Record bid for places THE demand for places at A new staff common room erected by Premier Construction service for QEGS goes on and on. A rec­ was opened at School in of , between the ord number of 311 boys applied January at the Head of the stairs Science block and Hartley Harry King to sit the entrance examination inside the South entrance re­ House to replace the classrooms in March and the role will placing two classrooms and the dispossessed by the new staff A MEMORIAL service for be 1,200 in September. There Second Master's room. room. It w ill also house a new Harry King (1923-30) was were 1,036 pupils when the A prefabricated building, laboratory for the Sixth Form. held at headmaster, Mr Johnston, took costing about £21,000 is to be on Wednesday, March 19. in January 1978, inclu­ It was conducted by ding 13 girls. There w ill be G.A. Williams with by 80 girls in the Sixth-form the School under the direction September complement. The of Mr Jack Longstaff. cost of fees in 1978 was £777 The Headmaster read the a year, but they were increased lesson and the of to £933 for the main school and Blackburn conducted prayers. £648 for Horncliffe. Harry King had a long association with Queen Eliza­ beth's — first as a pupil in the 1920's and later as chief assistant master. He retired three years ago. (See Magister 21). He was also a prominent church man being a lay reader at St Barnabas' Church, Black burn, and St. Mary's, Mellor, where a funeral service was held on Monday February 18. (Obituary — Page 3)

You have probably already noticed a Obituaries Pages 2, 3,4. difference in your Magister! — We have Successes Pages 23, 25, 27. coloured up in the School's red and blue School news Pages 12, 15, 16, 17. — the reason for the new look, which Weddings Page 24. extends to a completely different printing technique is explained on page 7. Branches Pages 12, 18,22. MAGISTER Page 2

TRAVEL AGENTS Obituaries TOURS BY AIR AND COACH AGENTS FOR LEADING Prof G. Manley TOUR COMPANIES PROFESSOR Gordon Manley, MA, DSc., died in hospital on Jan 29, aged 78. Prof Manley was at School from 1910 to 1918 and proceeded to Man­ chester University where he obtained his DSc degree in engineering. He then went to Cambridge, achieving a double first in the Geography Tripos at Caius College. J. & F. ASPDEN After an expedition to During the eleven years he Greenland under the auspices spent at Durham up to the out­ break of war, he established an (Blackburn) Ltd of the Meteorological Office, international reputation as a he became assistant lecturer climatologist based in part on his at Birmingham University in work on the university's mete­ Travel Services 1926. In 1928, he went to orological records dating back to 1847. Last summer he received an as the honorary doctorate from the firs t lecturer and head o f the university. geography department. From 1939 to 1948, Prof Manley was demonstrator and lecturer in geography at Cam­ 3 Park Road, 23 Railway Road, bridge and in 1943, won the Buchan Prize of the Royal Mete­ Blackburn, Lancs. , Lancs. orological Society, of which he was president in 1945-46. He was Telephone 52323 Telephone 71127 made a Fellow of the society in 1977. During the war, he served with the Meteorological Office and the University A ir Squadron. QEGS CHOICE FOR TRA VEL In 1948, he became the first Professor of Geography at Bed­ ford College, , and six years later, achieved another first when he was appointed to the chair of environmental sciences at Lan­ caster University. PROF. MANLEY PROCTER’S He is the author of many publications, and after his retire­ In addition to those already ment to Cambridge, he continued for mentioned, the following names to serve on a number of Govern­ of Old Boys who have died since ment scientific committees con­ the last issue of Magister, have cerned with meteorology. TELEVISION come to our notice: Eric H. Jones (1916-22), Norman Gordon Manley was devoted Peel (1926-35) in Canada, David to the school. He was president COLOUR...... BLACK & WHITE N. Hogg (1964-69 in Nigeria, of the Old Blackburnians' Associ­ John C. Ashton (1912-14), Edgar ation for several years in the late O. Hindle (1925-33), Ron H. 1960's and was a governor of the Croft (1932-37), Norman Foster School from 1963 until last year. RENT OR BUY (1919-27), William L. Burke He leaves a wife, Audrey, to (1913-14), David I. Jolley whom we extend our sincere (1950-57). condolences. YOUR LOCAL TIGER DEALER Stanley R. Cave MR Stanley R. Cave Deputy Headmaster, serving Choose from the best under another QEGS old boy, (1912-18) who lived in Hove, Mr Harry Brogden (1918-27), All with service that’s proved Sussex, died on Oct 17. He who was Headmaster at Brighton was Head Boy in 1917-18 and until his retirement. Captain o f and Cap­ In the late George Eastwood's tain of Football. of QEGS, Mr Cave records (pages 101-3) some interesting On leaving school, he went to anecdotes concerning life at the Sidney Sussex College, Cam­ school during his time. He leaves PROCTERS bridge, where he took an MA, in three children, two boys, both the Natural Science Tripos. He Oxford MA's and a daughter, was appointed science master at 14-16 AINSWORTH STREET, BLACKBURN Taunton School in 1921 and after an SRN. three years, joined the staff of In the words of his former Telephone 55336. Brighton, Hove and Sussex headmaster, "Stanley Cave lived Grammar School, where he stayed and died a devoted, self-sacrificing for 37 years, the last eight as Christian". MAGISTER Page 3 HARRY KING, BSc THE President of the Old THE Headmaster writes: Harry King's name is so Blackburnians' Association, synonymous with the history, tradition and heritage Eric Sagar, writes. of Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, that many The services of Harry King to have only a hazy idea of the day when Henry King the Old Blackburnians' Associat­ was not associated with the School. ion were so varied and extensive that it is doubtful whether any­ It therefore seems right for This was before my appoint­ one except Mrs King fully realised the present Headmaster, who ment here, but it seems not how much he did in his quiet, improper for a young headmaster friendly, efficient way. had the privilege of knowing to salute Harry's passing with a Harry for such a short time Old boys who have attended few words of thankfulness for his the annual dinner in recent years to set the facts down on life and to pay tribute to his long will be aware of the extent to paper and to briefly comment years of service in this school, in this town and in this diocese. which the success of this event upon them. was due to his efforts, involving Harry always said at Old Boys' dinners that there were three not only general supervision but Born on October 31, 1911, he loves in his life, his love for and also the engagement of cater­ was at St. Barnabas' Church of his belief in a living Lord Jesus, ers, the issue of tickets, the School, Blackburn from for his wife and home, his love organisation of the seating Harry King 1916 to 1923, before coming to for his school, to whom he had arrangements, correspondence the Senior School of Queen given so much — and possibly a with guests and speakers and the boys (and latterly old girls also) Elizabeth's where he spent seven fourth — his unstinting support firm but tactful settlement of of the School. years. He graduated with an for Blackburn Rovers. When he last-minute problems. His pop­ Harry was a member of the Honours Degree in Chemistry in had missed two matches at ularity was clearly shown on the committee of the Association for 1933 at the Victoria University of Ewood Park, it was clear he was many occasions at this function more than 34 years and served as , and after a year's not as well as he should be, and I when he was making his announ­ chairman in 1966/67. He also course in which he gained his can only end by saying how cements and calling upon old kept close contact with all our 's diploma, he held a series typical it was that Harry should boys of various age groups to branches regularly attending func­ of appointments in junior schools have known of my appointment "take wine with the president". tions of the London, Oxford, mainly in Blackburn from 1934 almost before anybody else on Yorkshire and the South Lanca­ to 1940, including two years at For many years, Harry was the the staff in October 1977, and shire and Cheshire branches, and St. Barnabas', his own school, main link between the School and indeed — through his friendship acting as liaison officer between St. Matthew's the Association and he lost no with a mutual colleague — should opportunity of recruiting school the branches, the School and the School and Cedar Street Council parent association. Last Septem­ School. He was then called to do have, in fact, had a meal in my leavers to membership. Since his country cottage in North York­ retirement as Senior Assistant ber, he and Mrs King also visited his National Service and Harry Canada at the invitation of the spent the war as a Scientific shire before I actually had been Master and Senior Science Master formally appointed here. in 1976, he was able to devote active Calgary branch of the Officer with I.C.I. General Chem­ even more time to keeping in Association. icals Operations Department at Harry served under four head­ touch with former pupils both in It is unlikely any one person their MS/CD factory at Western masters and his incalculable ser­ this country and abroad, and his will be able or willing to do as Point, Runcorn. He was allowed vice to the School is difficu lt to genuine interest in their activities much for the Association as did to terminate his employment with Harry King, but I'm sure he express in words, but any Head­ and achievements is evidenced by I.C.I. in December 1944 to master knows when he sees a born his correspondence files and would have been happy to know return to the school to help Mr that several members of the schoolmaster, and Harry was one records. Holden at a time when he was committee have volunteered to gravely short of younger male of those. Let me end my tribute He was also the chief source of share the work which he carried members of staff. to him by quoting one of those information to the editor of out so willingly and with such en­ four headmasters. "M r King is Magister, to whom he supplied thusiasm for so many years. From January 1945, he an exceptionally thorough and innumerable newspaper cuttings Truly it can be said of him worked successively as an assist­ competent teacher; his standards and articles, together with that he fully lived up to the ant master, as head of chemistry, of neatness, lucidity and accuracy personal notes and comments School motto — "Disce as Grenville House Master and are high and he is successful in concerning the careers of old Prodesse". ultimately as head of science. maintaining them in his classes. He is keen, enthusiastic and intimately interested in the pro­ I LEARNED the sad news of Harry's death Harry standing in Big School at the annual dinner gress and welfare of his pupils. the Saturday before Christmas, reading off with on Thursday Feb.14th — two days after dis­ Mr King's value is further en­ cussing w ith him articles fo r the magazine. relish the decades for old boys to drink wine with the president. hanced by the energetic readiness He had been, as usual, working hard on the with which he promotes the Association's behalf. Preparing copy for Magister I don't think that even Blackburn Rovers in their activities of his House on the and sorting out photographs of his trip to Canada, hey day gave him quite as much pleasure as raising made at the invitation of the branch. his own glass in his turn to show his pride in having games field and by the support attended and taught at QEGS. His report of the trip he made with Mrs. King, he gives to school societies, in­ appears on page 13 — it is sad to think that no more Behind the dinner of course, lay a great deal of cluding the Christian Union. He planning and hard work and Harry was always at the will the initials H.K. suffix a story in Magister. had been active in the organisat­ centre of it all. Many committee members were Much has been said about Harry, in this magazine ion of many school activities and and elsewhere. Members of the Association will have needed to take over his wide-ranging offices in the Association — not least in the preparation of as an Old Boy of the School, has their memories and their own anecdotes — stories Magister (see page 7). shown a devotion and loyalty as a about Harry are Legion, about as numerous as his Master which has evoked my own "tales". From the classroom to Ewood Park I w ill miss his help, his attention to detail, his stands, Harry could tell 'em. unfailing memory for his pupils' names and their warmest admiration, and I would He used to delight in telling his pupils how much addresses, his advice and tl\e personal touch which add, pride. He is an extremely better they were than their fathers and revelled in made the magazine so "newsy". valuable member of my staff the replies the following morning. My own particular Our sincere sympathy and condolences are whose personal influence is of the extended to Mrs. King and her family. c memory, shared I'm sure by many others, will be of best." MAGISTER Page 4 Obituaries cont ROBERT COLBERT Thomas Shaw

MR Thomas Shaw, former was Captain of School Cricket High class decorator Q Q member o f staff, died at his when a pupil and later played in staff matches. Among his many home in Shear Brow, Black­ interests were philately — he ran burn, on July 21, 1979, the School Stamp Club for many Decorating Contractor to aged 80. years — horology and astronomy. MR Shaw was a pupil at the Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School school from 1911 to 1916, took Former members of the his degree at London University, School Scientific Society will re­ and joined the staff in 1921 as call the many intersting lectures mathematics master, remaining at he gave to the society over the Full range of Exclusive Designs School until his retirement in years. He leaves a widow, Jennie, 1959. and a son Jeffrey, also an old boy He was a keen cricketer and who teaches in Doncaster. ALSO LARGE SELECTION OF HAND PRINTED WALLPAPERS J. D. Foster Mrs Tarver MRS de O'Byrn, formerly Mrs Tarver, died at her home in the MR J. D. Foster (1918-27) died Isle of Man, in November. All work personally supervised : : Estimates with pleasure. suddenly at his home in Sussex As Miss Christian, she first on Jan 24. Jimmy, Foster was an joined the staff of QEGS in 1921, outstanding sportsman. At School left in 1927 and returned as Mrs Residence: Sales and Showroom he was Senior Victor Ludorum, Tarver in 1940, remaining until a regular member of the School her retirement in 1958. 40 LONGSHAW LANE 182 SHEAR BROW First XI football team and vice­ After her marriage to Mr de captain of cricket. O'Byrn, she lived in Rishton for BLACKBURN BLACKBURN On leaving school, he took the a short period before moving to Natural Science Tripos at Queens' the Isle of Man. Old Boys of the Telephone 662800 College, Cambridge, graduating in school, particularly those who 1930, and later proceeded to Car­ passed through Horncliffe, will negie Physical Training College. remember her with affection and He joined the staff of Varn- gratitude. She leaves a husband, Grammar School for boys, Mr W. de O’Byrn, a brother Mr Brighton, in 1934, as games and E. Christian and a sister Miss PE master. He spent all his L. C. Christian. For Cycles and Accessories teaching career at Varndean and became deputy headmaster in Come To: 1956, a position he held until W. Robinson his retirement 10 years ago. Jimmy Foster had no enemies MR William ("B ill") Robinson and many, many friends. (1925-29) died suddenly on August 25, 1979. William Robin­ son was a prominent bowler and K D A I l vice-president of the league. He was taken ill during a bowling (Prop. Mick Walker) K.W. Lilley competition at his own club, the East Club, and died later in hospital. He had been a vice-president KENNETH W. Lilley (1970-73), of the league for some years and at 52 QUEEN STREET, of the Coach House, Wellington regularly donated the trophies for Street St. John's, Blackburn, died the annual youth tournament. He Telephone 886184 in Preston hospital in April, was also a keen supporter of following the crash of a light Blackburn Rovers and a life- plane near Woodplumpton, near member of the OBA. ★ Preston, in which he was a pas­ senger. It was only the second time he had been in the plane. MR John H. Haworth (1919-28), We cater for all requirements Kenneth, an electronics engin­ who died in September last, and eer, had been taking photographs. Mr Donald P. Crowther (1929-34) He died almost a fortnight after who died in January, were both ★ ★ ★ the crash without regaining con­ long-serving members and sciousness. wardens of Blackburn Cathedral. Specialists in Cycle Touring R. Eric Ainsworth ★ MR Richard Eric Ainsworth (1908-11) died on November 13, in hospital, aged 83. Mr Ainsworth, who lived in Leamington Road, Agents for KALKHOFF and FALCON Blackburn, was one of our oldest members and at the annual dinner in 1978 was the oldest OB present to rise and take wine with the President. You MUST compare our prices! A machinery merchant, he served with the Lifeguards during the first world war. MAGISTER Page 5

'Refugees landed in front of me'

PETER Hobkirk (1951-58), right, managing drated and penniless refugees landed. director of William Hobkirk and Son (Sewing Machines), had the reality of the Vietnamese " It made us feel very humble to see these boat people's plight brought into sharp focus poor people", said Peter. "They must have while attending an international sewing and been desperate to get away to risk their lives knitting machinery conference in Thailand in and spend eight days at sea in an open boat. April. He was relaxing on the hotel's private We bought them food before the police took beach when a boatload of starving, dehy­ them back to camp." WHO doctor jets

roundHaving obtained a postgraduate the world OR Alan Haworth, who went to Africa in 1957 as a project studying drink-related problems diploma in obstetrics and completed a missionary, is now Associate Professor at the in a number of countries. missionary studies in Birmingham, I University of Zambia and head of the sub-depart­ I still travel quite a lot though I have not was sent as a missionary by the Lon­ ment of psychiatry in the School of Medicine. completed another journey such as the one don Missionary Society to (then) He is leading a hectic life getting about the world reported in Magister 17 when I studied Northern Rhodesia ■ now Zambia of but has taken time to tell us about his work with medical education in Africa, North America course. the World Health Organisation. and Latin America in a 50,000 km trip. Dr Haworth, a life member of the Association, However, in the last two years I have I remained a missionary for only two who was at School from 1939-47, served his been on visits to Mexico, Washington (and years and in 1959 joined government service National Service in the RAP, then studied medi­ taking one of the only available seats in the and after having been involved in the cine at Cambridge and London. house in a Kennedy Centre concert, found investigation of a series of mysterious deaths myself sitting next to the Chief Justice and of people displaced by the building of the next-but-one to the Vice President of the Kariba dam, had charge of a large maternity United States), Geneva, Edinburgh and so department until taking up studies in When former on. I have just had to skip visits to Tours psychiatry. and Salzburg (simply no time) but suspect It was during this period that I was that I won't be able to escape a quick trip involved with some rather bizarre activities missionary said to Nigeria, for three days, with attendance (reported, I think in Magister), studying at a conference in Nairobi, Kenya en route. mercenary activities in (then) Congo and (excuse me Mr I was in Blackburn last year when the providing some medical aid during the weather was, fortunately, very good. fighting. Whether this last year or nostalgia added I continued to work for the Government Vice-President. .9 extra enchantment to the old town, I am of Zambia until 1974 when I joined the million dollars). In the meantime I have been not sure, but I certainly enjoyed the visit university. elected a Fellow of the Royal College of Psy­ (which included time to attend the Kath­ I retain very close links with govern­ chiatrists and have been appointed a member of leen Ferrier memorial concert in King ment work, as adviser on mental health the World Health Organisation Expert Advisory George's Hall). services for example (I have just edited a Panel on Mental Health. I really was most impressed by the shop­ document entitled, "Priorities In Mental I am deeply involved with a number of World ping precinct, even if I did wish the old Health Care in Zambia" in which we spell Health Organisation projects and I am Prin­ Market Hall clock tower might have been out plans involving the spending of several cipal Investigator in Zambia for example in preserved.

The Victoria Falls on the Zambesi, which forms a border of Zambia MAGISTER Page 6 £4,000 loan to School THE Old Blackburnians reported at the 51st AGM, at Lammack in November, that the Association's present loans to Association had 1,033 members — School total £4,000 following unfortunately a large number of a resolution at a meeting at subscriptions were still being paid school on January 8. at the old rates. As a result of last year's appeal A loan of £1,500 was prop­ in Magister however, 40 members osed on similar lines to the had brought their subscriptions £2,500 loan made a year before, up to date — about 180 still paid namely that it be an accretion to a £1 though and 39 paid 37p a the Governors' Bursary Fund and year ! The rate, which was agreed the interest to be used to provide two years ago is £2 a year or £25 a bursary or bursaries to be for life membership. known as the Old Blackburnians' Mr Gillibrand thanked Fred, Bursary or Bursaries. The treasurer, Fred Gillibrand, Continued on next page.

OLD BLACKBURNIANS' ASSOCIATION STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st JULY 1979 INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

1 97 8 1978 3 5 General Expenses 2 1 .2 0 5 6 6 Subscriptions 7 0 6 .2 1 71 Postages 1 4 .6 6 8 2 Released from Life Membership Fund 18 Blackburnian Magazines 2 0 .2 5 Income from Investments — 7 8 7 M a g iste r 9 6 8 .6 9 4% C onsols 5 0 .0 0 4 2 Corporation Tax 4 6 .5 2 8 'A% Barclays Bank Ltd. Loan 5 3 .6 2 7 Surplus to Accumulated Fund 3.41 3’/a% British Electricity 1 4 .0 0 1 1 7 .6 2 Less: Income Tax 3 8 .7 3 78 7 8 .8 9 79 Savings Bank Interest 8 2 .9 8 1 6 1 .8 7 5 War Memorial Ground Rent 5 .0 0 102 Profit on Annual Dinner 1 2 6 .6 3 41 Profit on Social Activities 5 .0 2 7 D o n a tio n s 7 0 .0 0 £ 9 6 0 £ 1 ,0 7 4 .7 3 £ 9 6 0 £ 1 ,0 7 4 .7 3

BALANCE SHEET Life Membership Fund: 1 ,2 0 8 Lammack Ground at Cost less Sales 1 ,2 0 7 .7 7 3,904 Balance at 1.8.78 4 .5 9 7 .0 3 Investments at Cost: 775 New Members 6 8 5 .0 0 £1,250 4% Consols (Market Value (£ 4 1 5 ) 1 ,1 6 0 .6 0 4 ,6 7 9 5 .2 8 2 .0 3 £650 8%% Barclays Bank Ltd. Un. Loan 1986/93 (Market 82 Deletions Value £478) 5 8 2 .5 9 £400 3'/a% British Electricity 4 ,5 9 7 5 ,2 8 2 .0 3 1976/79 (Market Value £389) 2 8 1 .7 5 1.208 War Memorial Ground Rent 1 ,2 0 7 .7 7 2 ,0 2 5 2 ,0 2 4 .9 4 Creditors: 2,000 Loan to Q.E.G.S. 2 ,5 0 0 .0 0 781 Printers 9 3 1 .0 0 Debtors: 42 Inland Revenue 4 5 .5 2 22 Advertisers 4 5 .0 0 9 7 6 .5 2 4 Subscription 5 .0 0 Accumulated Fund: Ground Rent 5 .0 0 Balance at 1.8.78 6 3 9 .0 7 5 5 .0 0 639 Surplus for the Year ____14J 1,191 Cash at Savings Bank 2 ,0 7 6 .6 0 2 5 9 Cash at Lloyds Bank 1 9 3 .2 0 55 8 Cash in Hand 5 1 .2 9 £ 7 ,2 6 7 £ 8 ,1 0 8 .8 0 £ 7 ,2 6 7 £ 8 ,1 0 8 .8 0

HONORARY AUDITORS' REPORT

We have examined the above Accounts, which are in accordance with the inform ation supplied to us and give a true correct record of the transactions for the year ended 31st July 1979 and of the state of affairs at that date. R. B. Holden FCA W. Hare FCA MAGISTER Page 7 New look-New team MAGISTER not only has a responded with old boys not only several quotations before starting charges. The cost of adverts has new look this summer — but all over the country but all over this magazine. risen slightly to reflect a more the world. reasonable price — but the scope a new editorial team too. The result is new printers and Mr Duckworth reminded the has risen too with the introduct­ a new look. The current edition is A sub-committee was elected committee he had only been able ion of colour. produced by the "photo-litho" at a specially-convened meeting of to continue editing the magazine QEGS teacher, Mike Holgate, method, which results notably in the OBA committee on March 3 three years ago because Harry finer reproduction of photographs is responsible for advertising and at School. The OBA members met King had offered to do so much and a greater flexibility in other is hoping next year to increase the following the death of Harry to help. Quite simply, said Mr illustrations. number of adverts. He can be con­ King. John Duckworth (1959-65), Duckworth, the logistics had tacted on Whalley 3215. the editor, gave a concise report become too much for one man. The final cost, which is not We have also received our first on his involvement with the mag­ The cost of the magazine had known exactly at the time of order for a full-page advert — in writing, will be about half the azine and told how he had relied risen to £931 for the latest issue colour to boot I The savings in to a very great extent on Harry former projected cost for this (No 23) and postage had pushed year. print costs and the higher advert­ King in the production and the the cost over £1,000. Because of One of the reasons for the ising rates have helped to keep associated paperwork. Harry cor­ this, Mr Duckworth asked for saving is increased advertising the price down — which helps the OBA, in one of its primary functions, to provide funds to help the School. The magazine moves into a new era with a new look and a new team: The headmaster, Mr Johnson: OBA treasurer, Fred Gillibrand (1945-56) and Peter Pearson (1948-56), a dentist with a practice in , have joined Mike and John — so good luck and thank you all. OBA members, fathers, uncles and sons, are asked as a matter of urgency to send any news of any old boys to School as soon as possible. Committee members are keep­ ing cuttings of their contempor­ aries, which cover 50 years I But we cannot hope to cover all the activities and that's where you BOB BOWLS come in. Let us have news of degrees, appointments, obituaries, 'EM OVER weddings, anything at all in fact. Lancashire County cricketer. Bob Send them to Magister, care of Ratcliffs, pictured right, has been School, West Park Road, Black­ coaching at QEGS. The nets are in burn — there is a special file the new gymnasium in Dukes Brow waiting to be filled I Please try to and therefore the boys can beat the include a photograph wherever weather — no wonder the Schools' possible — we'll let you have it cricketers are doing so well — see last back if you ask us — don't forgetl It is news which makes this maga­ zine. It is your magazine. Magazines for school leavers scrapped

Continued from previous page because it would have been tially in a long-term investment ston, it was agreed he should Bury, the previous treasurer and impractical. account at the Trustee Savings pursue the practicalities of his Second Master at QEGS, for his There was then general dis­ Bank. The actual amounts were proposal to add the cost of life help during this first year in cussion concerning the invest­ left to the discretion of the membership of the Association on office, and the auditors for their ments of the Association with treasurer. a pupil's final or penultimate assistance. particular reference to the life It was also agreed to dispense account for school fees with a Carl Marsden (1921-31) sug­ membership fund and whether or with the distribution of magazines request that the pupil become a gested at the AGM finding a not such should be income- to school leavers and also to dis­ member of the Association. He higher rate for funds and the com­ producing. Eventually, it was re­ pense with collecting payment of knew that this was done at other mittee decided to transfer cash solved that a further loan of £5 from the football club in schools and had proved success­ to a National Savings account £1,500 should be made to the respect of a former shilling levy ful. from the Trustee Savings Bank, School on the terms of the made on the members of the foo t­ It was agreed that as there was but at the meeting in January, existing loan and the balance of ball club in respect of its members usually little business to discuss Mr Gillibrand reported that, after the monies currently held in the being members of the Associ­ at the committee meeting heW in consultation with one or two Trustee Savings Bank would be ation. It was felt that this was no other members of the committee, invested partially in a National longer practical. he had not transferred the money Savings Bank account and par­ A t the suggestion of Mr John­ Continued on page 18 MAGISTER Page 8 150 tips for aspiring "I WAS on the staff of Queen Elizabeth's from 1948 to 1952 straight after war service and reading Modern Languages at Exeter College, O xford. me. Needless to say, I did not and the move to the Midlands. My career never quite get anything like 150 inter­ In 1975, after 7 years at reached the same heights of views! The girls had to leave Newton's, the reorganisation academic esteem again, but Northampton School for Girls plans were taking some kind first impressions are very when we moved to Somerset of shape, and I had by now important, and I shall always for my first Headship at moved to live in Rutland be grateful that my first Dulverton County Secondary (the smallest county in impressions of teaching were School in 1963. This was a England). obtained in a first-class school. rural jewel of about 150 The head of 'City Boys' I know that the best school I pupils, set on the fringe of school died unexpectedly, and have ever been in is Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Blackburn; I learned my trade with Leo Collier and Ken Watson, Horace Ingham, Geoff f I know the best Mercer and the rest of the MICHAEL F. Wood, MA, colleagues I remember with Headmaster of the City of affection. Form 3D and Leicester School, was Trevor Benson taught me a recently in contact with school I've been good deal too. The walk to Lammack kept me fit, though the Headmaster in res­ I never did take to that round ponse to a letter from ball game! I wonder if the Mr Johnston and his letter school still processes to the is reproduced here. in is QEGS 9 Cathedral in full academicals. Head and bible-bearer in the I applied for his school on the van? That used to stun the hoi , and motored into Exmoor, producing a fifth the smoke daily in the ancient form of a dozen or so, capable Rutland side of the city, the polloi I" City of Leicester School, Having taught mostly Austin 7, my first car." of 5 GCE O-levels apiece French at QEGS with some "A lateral move in 1957 before transferring to the where I am now finishing my time. I have had a couple Latin and Religious Know­ took me to Daventry grammar school in Minehead. ledge, Mr Wood moved to the Grammar School in Northants, My two daughters were now at of years in it as a grammar school for boys, and have Priory Boys' Grammar School, a country town mixed Fox’s School, Shrewsbury to do A-level grammar school of 350 pupils, Taunton, where both did O's steered it during the past four French and to look after the as Head of Modern Languages. and A's before going on to years of 'going comprehensive' Scouts and Combined Cadet Here my family grew up and I read (not surprisingly per­ with a mixed population and a Force. "Eileen and I produced was ADC for scouts while my haps?) Languages at Birming­ gradually nonselective tw o lovely daughters by wife was Guide Captain. We ham and King's London curriculum. It should have courtesy of Dr. Porteous and had successive trips to France respectively. Timothy by this been a fairly small school of Springfield Nursing Home, and the work with the Scouts time was showing marked 750 pupils, but has already Blackburn and a son Timothy produced ten Queen's Scouts musical talent but little taste reached 900, and will rise to in Shewsbury. After three the year I left." for anything else at Wellington 1,000 before falling back to years in Shropshire I moved to "By this time, I wanted to School (the Somerset one) and 900. Buildings are a headache, be­ Bolton County Grammar run my own school, and made he seemed to need special cause they have not been planned- School as Head of French, about 150 applications before tuition. So a further move for, and 'cuts' in staffing and an- where we lived in Belmont I found anything I liked as was indivated after five years, cillaries make life very trying. Village on the moors above much as the governors liked despite considerable local Now that retrenchment in the involvement and attachment teaching force is required, I feel to Somerset. The first justified in taking advantage of an grammar school headship to offer to grant early retirement, come my way was that 'Eton and I shall retire next year w ith­ Singapore broker out regrets. The disaster of my of the Midlands' (not my words, I hasten to say) in professional career (don't think it Leicester . . . Alderman hasn't been fun I) has caught up Newton's Boys' G.S., the with me . . I should have stayed in retires to Dorset Greencoat School, where I had sector. State IN the course of our cor­ war by the Japanese while a lieu­ seven years of relative fu l­ schools are not what they were, and they say that if you don't respondence with Old Boys in tenant in the Straits Settlement filment as a grammar school like the heat, you should get out connection with the School's Volunteer Force. He was sent to headmaster . . . my original of the kitchen. So I shall I" Bursary Appeal Fund, we build the Burma-Siam railway. dream. Leicester is a strange have had several interesting He was released in 1945 and place educationally, and was a letters from Old Boys with returned to Blackburn. Early in city authority during my time Solicitor is whom we had lost contact. 1946, he went back to Singapore at Newton's, clinging on to its Among them was one from to take up his work again with his grammar schools, all eight of county chief Eric A. Corless, who was at old firm . The following year, them, despite the pressures of CYRIL J. A. Hargreaves MA school from 1925-30. he joined Fraser and Co, stock, the Mason plan in the sur­ (1939-46) in a letter advising us Mr Corless, a chartered ac­ share and exchange brokers, rounding county (comprehen­ of his new address, tells us he is countant, served his articles with Singapore, and became a partner sive) and the divided loyalities Chief Executive to the Cleveland Charles Milford in Richmond in 1953. among the political parties County Council and Clerk to the Terrace, of which the late Frank Mr Corless, a Life Member over types of schools. During Lord Lieutenancy, offices he has Astley was a partner. Soon after of the Association, retired in this period, Timothy joined held since 1977. Mr Hargreaves qualifying in 1935, he went to 1962 and returned to England. the Sixth Form and achieved graduated BA, Honours English at Singapore with a firm of char­ Mr Corless and his wife live in an Open Organ Scholarship to Queen's College, Cambridge, in tered accountants there, and early Canford Cliffs, near Poole, the Royal Academy of Music, 1951 and became a solicitor in in 1942 he was taken prisoner of Dorset. justifying my early diagnosis 1956. He lives in Hartlepool. MAGISTER Page 9 Prof leads three-nation Himalayan expedition PROFESSOR Keith Miller, of Sheffield University, is currently leading a Royal Geographical Society expedition to the Himalayas, involving 50 scientists from three countries. Keith, who was at School from 1943-48, is professor of OLD BOYS mechanical engineering at Sheffield and has taken part in three previous expeditions to the Himalayas. He has also been involved ROUND with raising money for the Ex-head boy M ount Everest Foundation Appeal and for mountain enters naval holidays for under-privileged THE children. college This present project consists of five complementary geogragh- WORLD DAVID W. Kemp (1966-71) ical studies covering the whole of the Karakoram Range of Pakistan; has been commissioned midship­ the greatest extent of high man at Britannia Royal Naval mountains in the world. The College, Dartmouth. David, who expedition is an integral part of invested in a Royal Geographical ing to London University as is a former head boy of the the celebrations of 150 years Society committee and has lecturer in sciences of engineering School, entered the college in service to international involved three reconnaissance materials. 1977. geographical studies by the Royal trips to Pakistan and one to He was made a Fellow of the The two-year course com­ Geographical Society. China. Royal Geographical Society in prised a year of professional It is an international, inter­ Prof Miller, who is married 1969 and was appointed to a training and a year of academic disciplinary expedition involving with three daughters, served a lectureship in engineering mater­ study. In his final term, he was scientists from China, Pakistan five-year apprenticeship w ith Ley- ials at Cambridge. He was elected a divisional sub-lieutenant. land Motors before going to During his training, he spent and Britain, who are using a Fellow of Trinity College, advanced and recently-developed Imperial College, London, where Cambridge in 1971 and was some time on HMS Fearless, technological skills for examining he gained a BSc. appointed Professor of mechan­ which took him to the West and solving glaciological, geo- He served three years at a ical engineering at Sheffield Indies and America. He later morphological, seismological, Nigerian university before return­ University in 1977. joined HMS Bulwark, a com­ structural, geological and survey mando carrier ship, for further problems. training. The uniqueness and raison d’etre of the project are due to the collision of the Indian plate with the Asiatic plate which has Metallurgist caused the most chaotic state of high mountains, deep river gorges, intense earthquake activity and, P. J. Walker (1967-76), Gradu­ for most of the year, impenet­ ated B.Sc., Eng., Class 2, Div. 2, rable passes to remote areas. Hons. Mineral Technology, Imper­ The expedition covers an area ial College, London University. from Chitral in the west, below Appointed a metallurgist, Tara Tirich Mir (7,690m), through to Mines Ltd., Republic of Ireland. Gilgit, almost hidden in the mountain folds below Rakaposhi (7,788m) and Nanga Parbat * * * (8,126m), to Skardu on the Indus in the east, the staging point for attempts on the world's second Helsinki post highest mountain K2 (8611m). The project involves 50 scien­ tists: 6 Chinese, 14 Pakistanis K. C. Collins (1969-75), Gradu­ and 30 Britons, plus technicians ated B.A., Class 2, Hons. English, and an administrative/transport Magdalen College, Oxford Univer­ unit, working between June and sity. Appointed teacher of English September. in Helsinki. The planning of this venture is Couple are medical missionaries in Zaire PHILIP Fell (1965-72), his wife Church, Blackburn, where Philip's Barbara, and their two small boys, father, the Rev Stanley Fell was Simon and Matthew, flew to Zaire vicar before moving to Holy in December as medical mission­ Trinity, Hoghton, last year. Sadly, aries. Mr and Mrs Fell were Mr Fell died while Philip and his actively associated with Christ family were en route to Zaire. MAGISTER Page 10

Christopher Derick Lund, the elder son of the School's domestic manager, Mr Derick Lund, has been a doctor in Hong Kong for Doctor Ijelps two years. He left School in 1969 entering St Andrews University, and graduated in 1974. Following pre-registration posts in Scotland, he returned to Blackburn and commenced a vocational training poor \r) course for general practice with the aim of joining a practice in Blackburn. After eighteen months, first in obstetrics and gynaecology and later in accident floog Kong and emergency/orthopaedics, he was offered a post in Hong Kong and has never looked back. He landed in a temperature of more than 90 degrees to find himself the only European among more than 50,000 Chinese in one of the most densely populated areas of the world. He was in charge of a very busy health centre — as indicated by the following article, reprinted from "General Practi­ tioner" of last December. Twenty-nine-year-old Dr 'Yau Tong clinic was opened Christopher Lund is close in 1974 and we've got 26,000 mainly Chinese patients on our to completing what must books. Of these, 9,000 are school­ be one o f the most unusual children who are automatically periods of GP training ever to assigned to the clinic through the be sanctioned by the Royal school medical service, which .* 4 j the world. “ /AJ College of General Practi­ pays the clinic $30 (£3) per year tioners as suitable for mem­ per child,' explains Dr Lund. ■■■* __ ^ ■" , ^ = ||iiiiiiiim iir Of the rest, some make only bership application to the one appearance at the clinic college. for treatment of a specific com­ 100 patients every day who can 'It is the children who enable He is one of only tw o plaint, while others are keen to come to the clinic during office us to keep in touch with families English members of a pro­ join in one of the health pro­ opening hours. Officially, there and establish some kind of rela­ are no home visits but Dr Lund is tionship,' says Dr Lund. Other­ gramme set up by the United grammes of regular screening and check ups for the old and young prepared to go out if required wise it would appear an impos­ Christian Medical Service, to alike. during surgery hours. Last month sible situation for establishing any bring health care and edu­ Dr Lund and the two clinical there was a record patient atten­ kind of doctor/patient rapport. cation to one of the most and two community nursing dance at the clinic with an average For a registration fee of $75 densely populated areas in staff cope with between 60 and of 83 each day. (around £7.50) a year women can the w orld — Kwun Tong, east take their babies for monthly weighing, physical and psycho­ of Kowloon, Hong Kong. Dr Lund left Kwun Tong on January 1 and is now working for motor screening and vaccinations. The statistics are staggering. the largest and longest established group practice in Hong Kong, Dr Anderson and Partners. Under Dr Lund's direction in the last Most mothers continue attending Estates of high-rise buildings two years, the Health Centre improved markedly in facilities for the first year and then lapse. house more than 1,000 people and services and was in December 1979 chosen as one of only Adults may also register at the to the acre. Families of six live two centres in Hong Kong to be used in the near future by the clinic and pay on a consultation in single rooms measuring less University Medical School of Hong Kong to train general practi­ tioners. basis of $10 (£1) a time plus than 16 feet square. Dr Lund will be maintaining contact with the Centre and the drugs for one week at $3. Dr Lund works at the Yau Kwun Tong Community Health Project, of which the Centre is a Tong Estate clinic, one of four set part. The United Christian Hospital up to take medicine away from Currently, he is responsible for three clinics in different parts serves the whole area of Kwun of Hong Kong between which he commutes daily, caring for the Tong, where close to 700,000 the hospitals and into the closely staff and dependents of the famous "Star Ferry Company" and packed communities which of the Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club, where he conducts his people live. It has been open for mingle with the central area of consultations in Chinese. six years and has 580 beds which Kwun Tong, with its population Dr Lund hopes to send a "letter from Hong Kong" for a later are occupied between 95 and issue. of 650,000. 100 per cent of the time. MAGISTER Page 11

Yorkshire 37 at Oxford branch dinner THE 1979 annual dinner of during the year. Harry King Goudie, M.R. Bushere, W.J. Branch the Oxford Branch of the supported the Headmaster in his Routh, Miss Anne M. Chippen­ expression of thanks and brought dale, Miss Jennifer E. Sutcliffe. Association was held at the greetings from the Old Black­ Ladies Eastgate Hotel, High Street, burnians' Association and the From Blackburn: Mr P.F. on Friday, November 16. other branches of the Association. Johnston (Headmaster), E.C. Marsden (chairman of the govern­ Evening The event was organised by Those attending were: From ors), W. Hare (former chairman), John Routh, supported by John the university — D.J. Clark, C.J. Mr R. Hunter (School Bursar), Clark. After the loyal toast, Garratt, Philip J. Duckworth, E.J. Kay, F. Raby, J.S. Read TWELVE Old Boys and their proposed by Michael Kay, Mr Peter W. Duckworth, M.J. Kay, and H. King. ladies had a very pleasant Routh, who presided, welcomed C.W. Slinger, M.A. Ryan, A.J. Resident in the Oxford area: evening at the Cairn Hotel, the guests and proposed a taost Aspin, N.R. Holden, P.H. Banks, H.L. Schollick, C.P. Waring and Harrogate, the usual venue for to the School. A.I. Evans, M.J. Rutter, G.R. the Rev P. Mayhew (former the Yorkshire Branch's Ladies The Headmaster, in his reply, Foster, G.N. Walley, A.C. Jack­ member of staff), and from the Evening, on May 2. recounted the outstanding events son, G.T. Swift, T. Ahmad, London Branch, J.E. Tabor and J. Haworth. We were pleased to wel­ which had occurred at School T.J. Masterton, P.M. Bland, A.D. come the Headmaster and Mrs Johnston among a party from Blackburn who made the jo ur­ The Head­ ney over the . Barrel is master, Mr Not surprisingly, mention Philip John­ was made of Harry King and ston, replied the great loss we have all sus­ sunk at to a toast: tained. Members of the York­ The School' shire Branch contributed more proposed than £40 to the National Nell G w y n by W.J. Kidney Research Fund in Routh at memory of Harry. During the the Oxford evening, it was decided to send buffet Branch dinner. our best wishes to Margaret, A VERY successful infor­ together with a plant as a token of our affection. mal buffet evening was held The following were on Thursday November 29 at present: Des and Rosemary "Nell Gwyn's Pad", London Carr, Kenneth and Marjorie Corinthian Sailing Club. Ellis, Ken and Madeline A barrel of Young's best Forbes, Fred and Freda G illi­ brand, Philip and Cynthia bitter was bought by the com­ Johnston, Alex and Betty mittee and quickly emptied by McCarroll, Bob and Noreen those present — perhaps the Mayo, David and Elizabeth price of 35p a pint contri­ Riding, Peter and Dorrie Ron- son, Eric and Muriel Sagar, buted to this indulgence. Guy and Tanya Shuttleworth, The buffet consisted of Charles and Gloria Sloan. meat and potato pie, peas Next year’s Ladies Evening and pickles, followed by w ill be held on Friday, May 1. cheese, pickles and biscuits. G. M .S. Forty members and guests attended and members present were: Miss Joanna Barnes, Miss Clare Stevens and Messrs £bia/iy, M. Stirrup, P. Price, R. Ben­ son, S. Cocker, D. Vipond, E. Dates Race, S. Allen, M. Dewhurst, S. Hird, H. Abel, M. Richard­ AGM — Lammack, Nov 27 son, E. Norcross, P. Byrom, P. at 8 p.m. Isherwood, N. Dickinson, J. Dinner — Big School, Dec 20 at 7 p.m. Howells, C. Brandwood, S. Cheshire stag 'do' Dinner-dance — New Drop Matthews, P. Slater, P. Ather­ Inn, Ribchester, Sept 25 at 7p.m. ton, R. Whitby, J. Buckles, A. THE annual "stag" party arranged by the Cheshire and South Man­ Yorkshire Branch Ladies Stainton, J. Lavery, A. Sharp­ chester branch of the Old Blackburnian’s Association was held in the Evening — Cairn Hotel, ies and P. Winterbottom. executive suite at the Bowdon Hotel, Bowdon, Cheshire, on Friday, Harrogate, May 1, 1981. October 19. South Manchester Branch A night enjoyed by all. The loyal toast was proposed by the secretary of the branch, Harold men's evening: provisional Ramsbottom, who also welcomed the guests. date — Nov 21, 1981 at Bowden Hotel, Bowden, The Headmaster replied on behalf of the guests and gave news of Cheshire. the School, referring to the academic successes and the building alter­ Ladies Evening: Early May Thanks to all ations in the office area and the masters' Common Room. 1981, at same venue. It was most gratifying to see several younger members of the Associ­ OBA Ladies Evening, New MANY people have been involved ation present. Drop Inn, Ribchester, with contributions and product­ Those attending were the Headmaster, Mr Philip F. Johnston; Mr Friday Sept 26, at 8 p.m. ion of this magazine. The editor Ron Hunter, (School Bursar), and Messrs Brian Batey, Roger Bury, Yorkshire Branch Ladies would like to thank them all, Evening — Cairn Hotel, Fred Gillibrand (OBA treasurer), Philip Haworth, Eric Kay, Harry King, Harrogate, May 1, 1981. especially Mrs Judith Lord and the Herbert Marsden, lain Moore, Fred Raby, Harold Ramsbottom, Henry editorial committee mentioned Schollick, Peter Singleton, Roger Smethhurst, Ernest Taylor, Dr elsewhere. Gordon Gilmore, Dr Dennis Martin and Dr Herman Morris. MAGISTER Page 12

MICHAEL A. Rothwell (1959- 66), has been appointed head of the systems development group at the headquarters of British Pet­ roleum, London. Mr Rothwell went to Univer- sith College, Durham, in 1966 to read mathematics. He graduated with honours in 1969, and took up a post with BP (Chemicals), Epsom. He later joined the head­ quarters staff of the parent company, British Petroleum. He lives in Dulwich.

Jim is an Triple official of US success at cricket team CRICKETER, Jim Reid (1938 festival -42), who emigrated to California Queen Elizabeth's chamber music more than 20 years ago, has group carried o ff three major returned on several occasions on prizes, on a very successful first RAYMOND Jacobs (1920-26) various cricket tours, but last visit to Norwich Festival. has been elected chairman of the summer he was here as an official Anthony Murphy on flute, North West Tourist Board which with an international cricket Ian Dobson on oboe and Edward he helped found. team. Longstaff on piano won the first Mr Jacobs is a Lancashire He came as president of the prize, the Deneburn Trophy, in County Councillor and a member American Cricket Association the Chamber Group section. of Borough Council. with the United States party for Anthony also had two per­ He has lived in Blackpool since the ICC Trophy Competition, a sonal successes when he won the 1937 and was mayor of the resort preliminary to the World Cup Melos Trophy for the flute instru­ in 1972-73. In 1974, he was made Competition. MARK Jones (1969-79) who is, mental solo and the Hardman a Freeman of the City of London. Jim's eldest son John, who paradoxically, studying English at Trophy for the highest mark in He has a gifts and fancy goods was born in the USA, was a play­ the Swansea College of the the festival with 92 points. business. ing member of the party. University of Wales, turned the tables on the Celts recently when he won the class for composition Banker retires First secretary in the annual eisteddfod com­ £2,000 fair petition between the five Welsh W ILLIAM W. Prescott BOB Howard (1949-50), who colleges which make up the (1930-36) retired in July 1979 has been secretary of the Lanca­ THE School's Christmas fair University of Wales. after 42 years with the York­ shire Association of T rades Coun­ raised more than £2,000 for The class was titled: Song for shire Bank. He joined the bank in cils since 1977, has been school funds. piano and voice by any Blackburn on leaving school and appointed the first full-time sec­ Martin Dobson, the Burnley Glamorgan poet. He chose Dylan after holding several managerial retary of the Northern Regional footballer who attended Horn- Thomas's "L ie still sleep, be appointments, became the North Council of the Trades Union cliffe, opened the fair. calmed". West regional controller Congress, based in Newcastle. MAGISTER Page 13

ON August 21 last year, Harry King and his wife, he looked forward to every day after receiving the Margaret, set o ff for the "holiday of a lifetime” and invitation. an invitation to the Old Blackburnians Association Mrs King has graciously allowed us to print an branch dinner in Calgary. It was something Harry account of the trip to which Harry put the finishing talked about all spring and summer and something touches only the day before his sudden death.

Its Harry, isn't it? HARRY said a chap in KING IN the Rockies CANADA IT all began in February 1979 when we received ies, attending the castration of a What an honour and privi­ a letter from Dr Roy Ashcroft in Trochu, Alberta, in horse and helping with the lege it was to be there. Although artificial insemination of a cow; I have attended countless OB which he wrote: "I have been asked by the Old Boys and visited a large ranch where gatherings — informal meetings, here to ask whether you and Mrs King feel up to a two of the children kept their dinners, ladies' evenings — up and trip out to Canada...... We would each be able horses. down Britain, little did I ever to help out with accommodation. Some of the most interesting think I would be a guest at an Well, there was only one answer to that ! And so outings were to a Hutterite Breth­ Old Boys' dinner in Canada. A proud moment indeed I we began to make our plans — discuss dates first by ren Colony; a beaver dam; an in­ door rodeo show at Stettler, Those present were Dr Roger airmail, then by direct telephone, visit the travel about 60 miles north of Trochu, Maltby (1948-53), Dr Roy Ash­ agent and, inevitably our bank manager. Buffalo Canyon and the dinosaur croft (1945-52), Bob Darwent country around Drumheller. (1947-54), Dr Roger Pilkington Finally a period of about marked that "they would soon (1950-58), Dr Alan Lomax (1949- Among the many people we three weeks was agreed upon have his jacket, collar and tie 56), and H.K. Apologies were met were Mr and Mrs George of which about two weeks o ff". I was dressed to match the made for Dr Ian Oates (1948- Braham, neighbour of the Ash­ would be spent with the Old typical "summer" weather of 55), and John Morris (1960-67). Lancashire I Long before we croft's. Mr Braham is headmaster During the evening I was the Boys in Alberta and a week reached Trochu, he had achieved of the local school and a cousin of surprised recipient of a pair of with a relative in Vancouver his objective. the late Group Captain J. R. B. moccasins and a signed photo­ BC. We were able to arrange a It is impossible to record in (Bob) Braham an old boy of graph of the members of the Cal­ flight direct from Manchester detail all the wonderful experien­ QEGS (1935-38), who was one gary Branch taken at their ces we had on this memorable of the foremost night-fighter to Calgary and returning from previous dinner, together with holiday. During our stay in pilots of the second world war Vancouver, which was ideal two souvenir plates for my wife, Trochu, we enjoyed the splendid and whose obituary was recorded for our purpose. Margaret. After a magnificent hospitality of the Ashcroft in Magister 1974. The great day arrived when we meal (I had Alberta beef) several family, (Roy, Jean and the five left Manchester Airport at 11.30 On Sunday August 26 we photographs, and animated con­ children, Louise, Janice, Christ­ a.m. on Tuesday August 21, and, drove with Roy to the Maltby's versation about Blackburn, and, ine, Robert and Stephen). We after dropping o ff passengers at in Calgary and later that evening of course, the School, the OBA, visited a granary; were shown Edmonton, we touched down at the highlight (for me at any rate) and the contempory old boys, we round Roy's'Impressive vetinerary Calgary Airport at 1.50 p.m. of the trip took place. This was reluctantly broke up, Roger clinic; spent a day with Roy on (Calgary time) half an hour in the Old Boys' Dinner at the Lake Maltby taking us back to his his rounds over the rolling prair­ Bonavista Inn, Calgary. front of schedule. Turn to page 2 2 We were met by Dr Roger Maltby, organiser-in-chief of the r\ Calgary OBA branch, accom­ panied by his eldest son, Roy, Dr Ashcroft and Dr Man Lomax, who lived at Fort St. John BC but has now moved south to Creston, BC. After coffee, we set off for Trochu 90 miles north of Calgary in Roy Ashcroft's large and commodious car, accompanied by Alan Lomax who was staying overnight at the Ashcroft's, and where we were to stay for nearly a week. The weather was hot and sunny — it didn't rain during the whole of our stay in Canada — and presently Roy Ashcroft re­ Dinner 'profit' is £273

Officials and guests at the OBA dinner in December are, from the left, Mr Philip Dobson, chairman of the Old Clitheronians; Mr Ken Fish, president of the Old Marists; OBA Chairman, Supt Jim Warner (1943-48); OBA president Eric Sagar (1919-25), the guest speaker, the Rev Canon J. R. Smith, Rector and Dean of Bury; the Mayor of Blackburn, Mr Rendall Allen; the Headmaster, Mr P. F. Johnston; Lancashire Education Officer, Mr A. J. Collier; and chairman of the Governors, OBA committee member, Carl Marsden (1921-31). ______

THE highlight of the Old who had been at the school longer. One was Mr Ellis Met­ Blackburnians' year, the calfe (1948-56), head of the annual dinner in Big School, chemistry department who pro­ continues to grow in pop­ posed a toast to the guests. 30 MISS OUT They included head boy, Nick ularity — unfortunately the McKeown, the Mayor of Black­ accommodation does not, burn, Councillor Rendall Allen and this causes some embar­ and the County Education rassment last year. A bout 30 Officer, Mr A. J. Collier as well as people had to be put on a AS TICKETS SOLD Canon Smith, who told the diners: "Schools like yours and waiting list. mine have turned out the best It does underline the neces­ minds in the country. You've sity of sending off your appli­ received a great deal in the way of cation for tickets as soon as you IN A WEEK education and you have put much receive the notice if you are not Tornado warplane. Mr Millet, privileged school but it had given back into the life of your town.” to be disappointed. All the allo­ aged 48, is executive director of him 11 very good years and had QEGS was gaining a world­ cations last year were taken up flight operations at British Aero­ been a privilege to teach there. wide reputation as boys were within a week. space's Warton division (See back being sent to the school from There had been much shrill­ One unusual and delightful page). Beiruit to Oslo, said Mr Johnston. sideline to the dinner last time The headmaster said at the ness and hysteria directed at the Pupils included sons of "old was a profit — of £273.39. The dinner he didn't want QEGS to be school and others of its type over boys" who were living in the association does not set out to a private public school. "We do Transvaal, Tehran, Oslo and make a profit and the surplus not need assisted places, but we Beiruit, he told the 200 members last time was due mainly to the welcome them for what they will OBA committee members, John Read and Harold Bur­ and guests. difference in the cost of the meal mean to boys from poorer homes One retired crofter in Rhod­ charged by caterers who had to whose parents could not other­ rows have stepped on to the dinner committee to replace esia, who lived miles from any­ give back word and the charge by wise afford to send their sons and where had sent money towards a the firm which took over — 60p a daughters to the School." Harry King. Mr Burrows is a former organiser of the bursary for a boy at the school. head. "As a free grammar school, we Mr Johnston thanked the Old The football club manned the want to be open to everyone who dinner and his experience w ill be of great benefit. Blackburnian's Association for its bar as usual and donated £35, in is worthy of a place." donation towards a bursary. December, towards the bar fit­ "The success of the busary Harry King, organiser of the tings, making a total of £155 appeal means the school is moving the past few years. The school evening, asked members to return since the association bought its into an exciting sphere of its itself had no need to shout be­ the toast of the chairman for the own bar three years ago. history. We must light the path cause what it did, it did extreme­ evening, the OBA president, Mr Chief guest at the dinner was for others to tread." ly well. Eric Sagar, in the decades they the Rev Dean J. R. Smith, Rector Mr Johnston was replying to a He gave his credentials for had left school. and Dean of Bury and vice-chair­ toast to the school by former proposing the toast as being at the As usual, members faced the man of Bury Grammar School, head of English, Mr Peter Widers, school longer than many of the war memorial after the chairman's and the town's football club. now headmaster of a Preston members present and as parent of address, in memory of those who This year's chief guest will be school. a boy at the school — his son had died during the year. Toast­ top test pilot Mr Paul Millett, Mr Winders said it had often started in September. master was Gordon Birtwistle DSC, OBE, first person to fly the been denied that QEGS was a There were some Old Boys (1947-54). MAGISTER Page 15

THE Royal Naval schools' presentat­ ion team dropped in on Queen Eliza­ beth's in November as part of a general studies course. A Wessex 5, piloted by Lt Croyden landed in Corporation Park, opposite School and, hitching a lift from the RAF base at Woodvale were the Headmaster Mr Philip Johnston and Blackburn's Chief Executive, Clifford Singleton (1934-39) but they stopped short of absailing down from 200ft — they left that to Lt Beardon, RM.

* * * The Headmaster, of course, is no stranger to the air — he spent his nation­ al service in the RAF and came out as flying officer although his eyesight wasn't quite good enough to actually fly. He was Squadron Leader of the RA Volunteer Reserve in Lincoln and has several paintings of planes on his study wall.

Following the helicopter's arrival at School, sixth-form pupils attended an illustrated lecture on international affairs and the role of the navy. SCHOOL NEWS

Pupils win 16 of 23 Peel Awards OF the 23 Scholarships of £60 awarded by trustees of the Peel Foundation Scolarship Fund in 1979, sixteen were won by QEGS pupils. The awards are granted to students with outstanding QEGS Footballers have a record of ent and old boy, William Bancroft GCE Advanced Level results. The successful which Liverpool would be proud — 42 (1943-50). QEGS pupils were: Eli Heyworth Memorial games without defeat, the equivalent Mr Bancroft congratulated the team Scholarships - Peter Banks, Phillip Bland; of a full First Division season for the on winning 37 and drawing 5 of their Daniel Thwaites Memorial Scholarships — Anfield side. games. Graham Lewis, Timothy Masterton; J. E. Fielding The record is even more impressive Pictured are, from the left, back University Scholarship - Christopher Slinger; for the players have been replaced as row: Stephen Schofield, Alan Holden, John Lund Modern Language Scholarship — they have left School. Ian Westney, Nick McKeown, David James Fowler; Peel Scholarships - Alastair The lads and their parents cele­ Brunton, Mark Taylor (sub) and Brian Ballantyne, Nigel Brunskill, Anne Chippendale, brated the two-year record from Hardcastle. Jane Dobson, Andrew Evans, Simon Rayner, February 1978 with a dinner in Big Front row: Andy Green, Craig Stephen Searby, Michael Rutter, Michael Ryan, School on April 18 at which the guest Mann, Neil Murphy leapt), Martin Simon Swift. speaker was Blackburn Rovers' presid­ Haworth and Philip Orrell. MAGISTER Page 16 JACK MONK MOVES TO HORNCLIFFE

Jack Monk (1948-53) is to move from head of physical education at QEGS to teach in Horncliffe from September. "I believe masters should have the good grace to step down and let a younger man take over when they reach the stage when they can't keep up as they used to ," said Mr Monk. Not that Jack, whose out­ side interests include running a boarding kennels on Haslingden Old Road, Oswaldtwistle, has reached that position. He has simply taken the opportunity to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Jack Wade from the junior school. He will be taking on Mr Wade's role as history tutor and Jack Monk will teach maths and English as boys from their first tentative form master. As well as teaching splashes to the breadth and length geography in main school. Jack and all. has recently been teaching maths, One thing he will regret with Top award for Scouter so is no stranger to the academic the move is having to relinquish MR Stanley G. Cooke, who side. The most rewarding part of his role as manager of the public Jack’s new job will, he says, be has been a member of the School Schools side, a team in which staff since 1969, has been pre­ teaching . He obtains QEGS has played a large part in sented with a medal of merit for great satisfaction from guiding recent years. outstanding services to the Scout movement. Mr Cooke is leader of the School Scout Group. David Banks, of Preston Old Road, Blackburn, a member of QEGS scouts, received the Chief Scout Check if there's a Award in April. branch near you * ¥ ¥ Dr M. A. Cantrell joins the staff in September to teach biology and Stanley Cooke We should like to take this London Area Branch: replaces Michael Walker (1963- opportunity of reminding Old Mr Eric Race, 70). Dr Cantrell took his PhD in Jack Wade retires from Horncliffe Boys up and down the 9 Willowmead Square, fresh water ecology at the after teaching there nine years. country that we have active Marlow, Bucks. SL7 1HP University of Newcastle upon He was educated at Accrington branches in Yorkshire, South Tel. 06284 2757 Tyne and lectured in ecology at Grammar School and Didsbury Lancashire and Cheshire, the the University of Malawi from Training College, and had a London area and at Oxford 1975-79. series of appointments in local His thesis title was — 'The and Cambridge. They provide schools before moving to the For the university branches at development of benthic fauna a variety of activities and most Junior School in May 1971. Oxford and Cambridge please during filling of a new lake' and of them have a Ladies' contact Mr Eric Kay, c/o he has considerable published * * * Evening. work, particularly concerning en­ School, West Park, Blackburn, vironmental changes in response Stephen Counsell (1962-70), who is the liaison officer who gained a BA in languages They are all keen to widen to hydro-electric development in between the branches, all from University College, London, their membership and we Malawi. Old Boys, the parent associat­ He is former head of house has been appointed head of the invite those who are interested ion and the School. and captain of school rugby at department at Hutton Grammar to contact the appropriate St Peter's School, York, where he School. He had previously taught secretary whose name and ad­ is well known to Guy Shuttle- at the Latymer School, Edmon­ dress is given below. worth (1937-45). ton, and Sutton Manor High Old Boys w ill also be School, . interested to know that we Yorkshire Branch: ¥ * ¥ Mr Guy Shuttleworth, have an active group of mem­ * * ¥ 1 St. Peter's Grove, bers in Canada who meet The Headmaster, Mr Johnston, wrote a two-page article in the York. regularly in Calgary. For The Rev Brian Underwood, MA, has joined the staff at QEGS February edition of 'Lancashire Tel. York 0904 22450 further information. Old Boys Life' advising parents how to in Canada should contact: to be head of religious education. He was assistant chaplain of choose a school for their child. South Lancashire and Cheshire Trent College, Nottingham, a Branch: Dr. Roger Maltby, , and served his * * * Mr Harold Ramsbottom, Box 59 Site 2 553, title as Curate in Blackpool The road between QEGS science 157 Chester Road, Calgary, at Christ Church from 1959 to block and main school linking Hazel Grove, Cheshire. Alberta, 1961 before becoming travelling West Pari< Road and Dukes Brow, Tel. 099 67 3344. CANADA T3C 3N9. secretary of the Pathfinders from is to be closed. 1964-68 and serving as Chaplain Blackburn highways committee in France at Chantilly, Rouen saw it as a danger to pedestrians- and Le Havre. especially the pupils ! MAGISTER Page 17 ft'lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllttfij | Smile please ! I

19 win places David Mcdonald, aged 13, of Highfield Farm, Coppull, near , won £500 worth of books for the School library with an essay at Oxbridge in a competition to make people less fearful of an appointment with a dentist. David was presented with the prize and £100 for himself AS a result of last December's examinations five by Jimmy Savile OBE at the General Dental Open Awards were obtained and a further fourteen Council's Great Wimpole Street HQ in secured places. December. The Headmaster, Mr Johnston and David are pictured being congratulated by the The scholarships go to: Haynes, Exeter College, Oxford, Council president. Prof Frank Stenton. James H. Aldred, Demyship, Modern Languages. Daniel J. Magdalen College, Oxford,Math­ Lindley, Robinson College, Cam­ ematics. John C. Headley, Open bridge, Geology. Shireen Peer- Scholarship, University College, mohamed, Balliol College, TilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllT Oxford, Philosophy, Politics and Oxford, English. Martyn J. Sharp­ Economics. David J. Preston, ies, Exeter College, Oxford, Eng­ Open Scholarship, St. Edmund ineering. Chris J. Sutton, Wadham Chris moves on Boys'blaze rescue Hall, Oxford, Mathematics. College, Oxford, Mathematics. Mr Christopher Oversby, biology TWO QEGS boys bravely helped Stephen Searby, Lubbock Schol­ Simon T. Swift, Fitzwilliam Coll­ technician at School from May to rescue two toddlers from a arship, Balliol College, Oxford, ege, Cambridge, Veterinary 1974, left QEGS on Friday May 9 blaze at a house in Zion Road, Engineering. Steven J. Butter- Science. John C. Chamberlain, to take up a new position at Blackburn in April. worth, Exhibition, Girton Coll­ Magdalen College, Oxford, Med­ Blackburn and District Childrens David Skidmore, of Sunny ege, Cambridge, Veterinary icine. Michael D. Flannery, Oriel Homes as care officer, which Bower Road, and Brian Hindle, of Science. College, Oxford, Medicine. Alison involves supervising boys aged Lane South, both of Hartley, Lincoln College, Oxford, 16 to 18 in local authority care. Blackburn, were praised for their The places go to: Classics. Andrew C. Jennings, Mr Oversby is working towards an courage by a police spokesman Anthony J. Bate, Christ’s Coll­ Magdalen College, Oxford, Chem­ Open University Honours Degree and the children's father. ege, Cambridge, Veterinary istry, David T. Holden, Gonville in Psychology. He is also a St A fire began downstairs and Science. Mark S. Frankland, Mag­ & Caius College, Cambridge (con­ John Ambulance first aid severely damaged the ground dalene College, Cambridge, Law. ditional place). Law. R. D. Bliss, instructor, and has organised the floor of the house. The boys and Kevin A. Hayes, Merton College, Girton College, Cambridge, Duke of Edinburgh first aid two friends rescued the children Oxford, Chemistry. Robert J. Medicine. courses at QEGS for several years. from their beds upstairs. MAGISTER Page 18

THE Cheshire and South Manchester The Elizabethan branch Ladies Evening at the Bowdon Association (parent/ Hotel, Bowdon, Cheshire, is proving more teacher association), popular than ever. launched in Autumn Derrick is There were 38 members and their ladies at 1978 with a series the dinner on May 16. A full list appears below. of Wine and Cheese appointed e Mr Harold Ramsbottom proposed a toast to the Evenings to which School and the headmaster, Mr Johnston, replied. all parents were in­ St.John Those present were: Mr and Mrs B. Batey, vited, has been very Mr I. C. and Mrs J. Batey, Mr and Mrs W. Birt- active. Since its in­ is a well, Dr G. R. and Mrs C. Gilmore, Mr and Mrs chief H. S. Liversedge, Mr J. and Mrs M. Kenyon, auguration there has Dr R. and Mrs J. Ormerod, Mr E. and Mrs Taylor, been a nearly new growing Mr E. and Mrs. E. M. West, Dr T. S. and Mrs K. sale, a very success­ Hindle, Mr and Mrs F. Frank, Mr H and Mrs. ful Christmas Fair, B. J. Ramsbottom, Mr and Mrs P. Johnston, opened by Old Boy Mr and Mrs F. Gillibrand, Mr and Mrs J. E. Martin Dobson, of success Sagar, Mr and Mrs K. Forbes, Mr and Mrs R. Burnley FC; and a Hunter, Mr and Mrs. F. Raby, Mr and Mrs E. J. Kay, May Ball held in Apologies were received from: Mr F. Bam- Big School on down in ford, Mr M. T. J. Bolton, Mr H. A. Field, Mr R. May 9. D. Goldstein, Mr J. A. Mescki, Mr H. Mayhall, There will be a Mr D. M. Martin, Mr J. A. Redman, Mr J. C. cricket match and a Pearson, Mr. R. Pearson, Mr H. L. Schollick, barbecue/disco in Cheshire Mr R. W. Bury, Mr W. Holden, Mr A. Race, July. Mr E. Race (London Branch),

Mr D errick G. Lund, the School's Domestic Man­ ager, has been elected vice- chairman of Blackburn and District Community Health Council. Mr Lund, who is a Commander of St John, has recently been appointed East Lancashire Area Commissioner of the St John Ambulance Assoc­ iation.

George retires

GEORGE Potter (1928-33), assistant district education officer for Blackburn, retired at the end of last year after more than 46 years service in the Blackburn Education Offices. He joined the QEGS took a prominent part in Revidge Fold United Reformed Church Dramatic Society's play, "Honey accounts department on Pot" in spring. Jim Grogan, left, a teacher at School, played PC Saunders, Gary Hunt, (1947-54), centre, a committee member of the OBA, was Ben, and Eric Kay (1937-43), right, senior science master at QEGS leaving scholl, and except for and the OBA chairman was Toby. Just to complete the picture, Gary's daughter Suzanne is on the left war service, has been with the and OBA president Eric Sagans wife, Muriel, is between Gary and Eric. authority ever since. Change of rules at AGM Continued from page 7 successful dinner-dance at the given a short talk in May to request them to supply as much May, no such meeting should be Swan and Royal Hotel, Clitheroe, school-leavers, at the request of information and news as possible fixed. The secretary could always in October (see page 25 for the headmaster, and this had concerning the various activities call a committee meeting if any details about this year's dinner- resulted in several members being for inclusion in Magister. member of the committee con­ dance). The evening actually lost recruited. Those who attended Bill Proctor (1932-40) re­ sidered it necessary. It was agreed £17, although the object was not were warmly thanked. ported that the records of the that the annual meeting should to make money but to provide David Forbes, OBA secretary, School continued to be in good remain in November and it was a good night out, which it did. agreed at the January meeting, order with the help and guidance fixed for Thursday, the 27th at The chairman also thanked to take over Mr King's role in of the County Archivists Depart­ School. members of the OBA Committee collecting information from and ment. The School had recently Roger Smith (1954-59) was for addressing and filling envel­ liaising with the various branches. unearthed some plans of the orig­ thanked at the AGM in Novem­ opes — a great help to the He would write to the various inal School buildings in West Park ber by the chairman, Eric Kay Association. secretaries and inform them of Road dating back to the 1880's (1937-43), for organising the very A team of OBA members had the change and at the same time Continued on page 20 MAGISTER Page 19 GOLF Tourney switched after 'Blacks miss 'pots' washout By STEVE TART

THE season got o ff to a most THE annual OBA golf competi­ unfortunate start when for tion was severely affected by a PHIL WINS TWO AWARDS terrific thunderstorm on June 5 the first time in the history of at the Blackburn Club. the competition, the Old A notable feature of the Three members, David Forbes, Blacks Sevens had to be | club's affairs has been the secretary, Peter Hobkirk and com­ cancelled because o f the S success of the First XI cap­ mittee member, Ray Smith, set tain, Phil Sumner, in being off but only managed to com­ waterlogged state of both awarded both the club plete three holes before the club's and School's pitches. awards. Clubman of the heavens opened. The Blackburn 1| Year, for his contribution to course, with its clay, is well However, with many new faces at g the general running of the known for waterlogging and, fo l­ the club, hopes were high that all g club, and Player of the Year lowing torrential rain, was closed 5 for his playing ability and at 4.30 pm. teams would be strengthened and work on the ground. It is A new date was arranged and, competition for places awould be the first time these two although numbers of competitors keener than for several years awards have gone to the are never known until the end of leading hopefully to at least one same person. the day, it would seem the rain Congratulations Phil. and rearranged date helped to cut team carrying off a trophy at the the field from the average 30 end of the season. The new players to the 21 who took part players to the club this year sustaining a broken nose. In the and had to settle for second place. on June 19. were David Proos (who had Lancashire Amateur Cup, the club The third team had a dis- The competition was played eventually in high winds and previously been playing for Old was eventually beaten in the third asterous start to the season Peter D. Haydock won the Judge Smithilians), Ian Johnson, Colin round by Whalley Range 2-1 taking only one point from the Walmersley Cup with 90-20-70 on Wilson, Alan Ratcliffe, Guy in another exciting game. first seven games, but things im­ his home course. Runner-up was Anderson, Mick Fenton, Andy The club's most successful side proved considerably and they another Blackburn player, David Smith, with 87-16-71. Compton, Steve Woolley, John was the Second XI, this year finished in mid-table after knit­ The Sir Gilbert Gerrard Cup Ainsworth, and the only player captained by Dian Partington. ting themselves into a very good for the best gross score was won hanging up his boots was Derek They played open attractive foo t­ side indeed. After a promising again by Gary Readett with a Cox, who for many years has ball throughout the season scoring start, the fourth team faultered gross 79. been a stalwart of the club and we 87 goals in 30 games, but they somewhat later in the season and are glad to report that Derek has were, in the end, unable to slipped down the league finishing * ¥ ¥ maintained his links and can be overhaul Broughton Amateurs with only six victories. GOLFER, Eric Holden (1952-59), seen most Saturdays at Lammack. was the winner of the first national finals of the ERF Trail The First XI, under the Blazer Golf Classic played at the continued captaincy of Phil HOW THEY FINISHED Belfry, Birmingham. Eric is Sumner, had some excellent W managing director of W ilfrid PI. DLF A Pts. Holden Distributors, Blackburn. results throughout the season, 1st XI 30 13 6 11 46 46 32 He received his prize, a blue but proved inconsistent parti­ blazer, from Mr Peter Foden, cularly away from home, and 2nd XI 30 20 4 6 87 36 44 chairman and managing director consequently were never quite in 3rd XI 26 10 3 13 54 59 23 of ERF, which sponsored the tournament for distributors and the running for the league cham­ 4th XI 26 6 4 11 44 70 16 operators of their heavy trucks. pionship. They eventually fini­ shed fifth with 32 points from 30 games. The club only managed one fixture in the FA Vase, but it Medical chief retires proved to be quite a match. DR John K. Brown (1927-35), isation formed more than 20 Mr Boderke joined the Post They drew Wren Rovers at a Blackburn senior clinical medi­ years ago to help to integrate Office on leaving school and home in the preliminary round of cal officer, retired in July last foreign students into the com­ trained at . He worked the competition and after an year. Dr Brown qualified at munity. He is also chairman of as a technical officer at the old exhilarating game in which Brian Manchester University School of Blackburn Philatelic Society and Blackburn Exchange, Darwen Medicine. He became a principal Blackburn Naturalist Club, and is Street, and was later in charge Hardcastle was outstanding, the in the re-organised Health Service an authority on botanical plants. of exchanges at Wilpshire, Mellor Old Blacks finally went down 4-3 in 1948, and was a member of and Ribchester. to a goal in the very last minute the planning team that helped to ★ ★ ★ of extra time having fought build the Larkhill and Montague During the second world war, he saw active service in France on for nearly half an hour with Health Centres, in Blackburn. NORMAN B. Boderke He is a founder and vice- (1932-36) has retired as assistant and India. He has been in his only ten men when Phil Sumner president of the International executive engineer for the Black­ present post for 11 years prior had had to leave the field after Friendship Association, an organ­ burn telephone area. to his retirement MAGISTER Page 20 Hat-trick for first aiders More room for staff QEGS Scout first aiders have done it again ! The competition for the John Rowntree The first aiders led by School Domestic Shield took place at Red Cross headquarters, j manager, Mr Derrick Lund, have won the Blackburn, and consisted of a team test and at School John Rowntree First-Aid Shield for the third four individual tests. THE School had a new Staff year running. The injuries dealt with included burns to 3 Common Room opened in the hand, a fractured right leg and an un- § January. The victory meant they qualified for a conscious patient. The old Headmaster’s House, crack at a unique treble, the East Lancashire The QEGS team is pictured with the at the front of School, with its Shield, which they have held for the last two trophy. From left to right: Andrew Mcllroy, Victorian bedrooms, has now years. Unfortunately, two of the team were 14, David Berry, 13, David Ibbotson, 17, been submerged into oblivion ill Just before the competition and a weak­ Clive Maudsley, 13, Mr Derrick Lund, and with a light, airy room, proper ened team couldn't hold on to the trophy. Neil Ogden, 13. facilities for ladies as well as gentlemen, and some very com­ fortable chairs and living accom­ modation for what will shortly be an academic staff of 70.

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MR Alan Jackson, senior modern languages master at School, was the leader of the 20th Thwaites (Blackburn) Travel Scholarship taken last summer. The party of students, which included David Holden of QEGS, went to Czechoslovakia for a three-week educational tour. Vicar of Speech Day o b itu a rie s A former Governor of QEGS, Peter went to Salford University. Chatburn Mr Lawrence Edwards, who was guest Mayor of Blackburn in 1965- ★ ★ ★ 66, died in hospital earlier this The death occurred on March 3 of retires THIS year's Speech Day guest year, aged 72. Mr Ronald Lincoln Stead, of on December 17 in King Whinney Lane, Blackburn, a George's Hall will be Mr P.W. member of the Old Blackburnians Cunliffe CBE, MA, Chairman THE Rev Norman Maddock ★ ★ ★ Association, who attended of ICI Pharmaceuticals, Alder School in the 1920's. (1923-31) retired last summer ly Edge, Cheshire. Old Boys Peter John Smith (1968-76) died Mr Stead, for many years after 40 years in the ministry of are welcome to attend. Apply in a motorcycle accident on prior to his retirement, owned a the Church of England. He was to Association chairman, Eric April 10. His family formerly sweets and tobacconist shop/cafe Kay at School. Vicar of Chatburn. lived in , Blackburn, at Sudell Cross. He leaves a but moved to Bolton-le-Sands. widow, Mrs Grace Maud Stead. He was ordained in Blackburn Cathedral in 1939, and served his first curacy at St James' Church, Chorley, and was Vicar of Entwistle, Holy Trinity, Rush- olme and St Thomas', Blackpool, Display plan for school records becoming Vicar of Chatburn Continued from page 18 Hare and R.B. Holden; Commit­ The committee considered the which had revealed one or two in 1969. tee — Messrs J. Birtwistle, H. OBA's powers of investment interesting features and in parti­ Burrows, J.F. Duckworth, W.K. which resulted in the following He and his wife, Marjorie, now cular that the Headmaster's study Forbes, T. Hindle, E.G. Hunt, change of rules, passed at the live at the Parsonage, Priest has been in the same place since H. Isherwood, N. Jepson, H. January meeting: Hutton, Warton, near Carnforth. the School was originally built. It King, E.C. Marsden, I.D. Newton, Rule 6 (d), third line: delete was hoped eventually some of the Mr Maddock is an honorary K.V. Newton, P.T. Pearson, W.H. "such" and substitute "any” . School's record could be on Proctor, J.S. Read, T. Riley, Fifth line: delete "such" and "or assistant priest and takes services permanent display. R. Smethurst, R. Smith, R.B. in such trustee savings bank as it in the local churches. All the officers and committe Smith, W.E.T. Walsh and K. may determine" and substitute His father, the late Rev John were re-elected en bloc, namely, Weightman, Ex-officio — Mr P.F. "o r by way of loan to the gover­ Maddock, was the first Vicar of President — Eric Sagar; Chair­ Johnston (Headmaster), Mr S.H. ning body of Queen Elizabeth's Tart (Chairman of the Football Grammar School or by way of the Church of the Saviour, Black­ man — Jim Warner; Vice-chair­ man — Eric Kay; Secretary — Club). loan or gift to Queen Elizabeth's burn, and a well-known football David Forbes; Treasurer — Fred It was resolved that subscrip­ School Development Trust referee. Gillibrand; Auditors — Messrs W. tions remain the same. Fund". MAGISTER Page 21 QEGS master taught present head A NEW Master's Common Room has been in 1921 — the start of a purple period for the Tommy Shaw, who taught at QEGS 1921-59, opened at QEGS. It has been created from School, and one which now seems appropriate left only one survivor of the 1921-23 Com­ the third-form classrooms at the head of for former chemistry teacher Mr H. A. Field mon Room — myself. The late Harry King, the stairs running up from the south entrance to recall. Mr Field went on to Manchester only a few days before his own sudden death, hall. It w ill provide much more room and Grammar School, where he taught QEGS asked me if I would write for 'Magister' a few is already a hit with the staff — who now present headmaster, Mr Philip Johnston, recollections of the C.R. and, as far as an number 70. chemistry and lacrosse. Mr Field writes: octogenarian memory permits, I obviously This news contrasts sharply with the scene "The death last summer of the faithful must try ." WHAT is special about the 1921-23 C.R.? The 1914-1918 war left QEGS, in common with many schools, in a ragged state staffwise. For one thing, the headmaster, Mr G. A. Stocks, who wrote the School's Cantilena, had ended his 16-year reign. This ill wind actually blew good, for the zeal tor the school of his successor, Arthur Holden, did much over the next 28 years to put QEGS on the map. Lower down, things were less easy, and it needed 20 changes in a staff of average strength o f only 20, to produce, over the following three years, the relatively stable team which assembled in September 1921, and formed Common Room 1921-23. For the sake of those OBs antique enough to be still interested, I give the names of that team, figures in brackets being the years of service, P.C. Northam, (1909-1935), S. Stevenson, (1910-48), E. Towle, (1907-46), W.R. E lliott, (1919-47), A. Montagnon, (1919-24), W.E. Thomas, (1919-28), J.S. Wain, (1919-24), T. Turnbull, (1919-39), Rev J.T. Jenkins, (1920-32), J.R. Lewis, (1920-23), G.C. Lewney, (1920-58), Miss Ormay, (1920-23), C.E. Sterry, (1920-38), Rev J. Strain, (1920-33), H.A. Field, (1921-23), T.C. Partington, (1921-54), F. Shaw, (1921-27), T. Shaw, (1921-59), F. Whitehouse, (1921-27), B.C. Wildersoin. (1921 -45), Miss Dunbar, (1921-27), Miss Christian, (1921-58). See page 4. Even with only 19 men, (the There was the cheery G. C. successful out-of school activities, filled a vacuum in mid-school three ladies had a separate sanc­ Lewney, maths, who had per­ the sort which must have called soccer by starting and running a tum), the C.R. was crowded, and fected the thumb and finger flick for much devoted involvement on successful third-form league, and I we seemed to spend most of our of chalk pieces with which he the part of staff. In 1921-23, initiated cross-country running, time standing up. When only the scored bull's eyes on the in­ strange as it may seem, and good for which the country beyond fortunate few who had a free attentive. The smallest of us, though the staff was, there was Revidge and Billinge, with the period were present, I suppose B. C. Wilderspin, had the most practically nothing of this, and, help of judicious trespassing, was we sat, but I cannot definitely cutting tongue. He was geo­ with the exception of the breezy nearly ideal. recall doing so, nor what there grapher, and forms came to him Roger E lliott, who was linked A spin-off from the cross was to sit on. Despite its dingi­ rather than he to them. At period with the soccer, I can recall no country was a school steeple­ ness, however, the room was a changeover, the ingoing form, man then linked with anything chase in the spring, from Lam- friendly one, and I owe much for lined up silent and tense, would outside his teaching. mack to Lammack via the fields the kindness, hospitalities and whisper to the chastened-looking beyond Mellor. Such things need friendships that came my way. outgoers: 'What’e he like?', and, Soccer must have been good, lasting supervision, however, and (for this period produced the Cor­ If space permitted I could pen as often as not, the reply, also after 1923 this enterprise wilted picture every colleague, but space whispered, would be: "A w ful I". inthian W. T. Whewell), and and died. does not permit, and I must be So much, but not enough, in cricket, with help from the East How cheering then to read of selective and brief. praise of famous men. Lancs club next door, was certain­ the abundant and flourishing ly average. There was the burley chemist, present-day activities, and how The latest 'Blackburnian' Frank Whitehouse, (killed on many schools, one wonders, inc­ Turnbull, who, on pre-prayer records a most impressive list of assembly duty, could hold the ARP duty in Wallasey, 1941), lude caving in their repertoires I whole gathering in absolute sil­ ence and absolute stillness by, it seemed, eye-power alone. Percy Northam, always immaculate in light-grey suiting, was a caustic John arranges opera but paternal in-form master. He ranked cleanliness at least equal with godliness, and insisted that every boy should have soap and JOHN Longstaff (1971-78), son the chamber organ in last year's nailbrush in his desk. The kindly of Mr T. J. Longstaff, director performance of Bach's Mass in B but over-voluble Sterry, physics, of music at School, spent a large Minor by the John Bertalot was so verbose and circuitous that part of his time between leaving Singers in King George's Hall, he rarely managed to finalise his school at Christmas 1978 and Blackburn. answers to any questions. going to university last October, John, who is a Fellow of the The senior English master was commuting between Blackburn Royal College of Organists, has a Welshman, the fluent and lively and where he played a just completed his first year as W. E. Thomas, and A. Montag­ prominent part in a performance an at Girton non, senior maths, was possibly of a Monteverdi opera. College, Cambridge. He is one of the best all-round schoolmaster of He arranged the opera and the first 50 male undergraduates us all. The second master, E. played the harpsichord and at this, hitherto, all-women's Towle, was quiet and self-effacing, chamber organ. He also played college. but was respected by all for com­ plete dependability. MAGISTER Page 22 A real Come on now, what will yer have? Lancs welcome at London dinner

THE annual dinner and annual meeting of the Lon­ don branch was held on Friday March 7 at the Cafe Royal, Regent Street, Lon­ don. IliiiL I' m Fourty one people journeyed into central London, which gave them a typical Lancashire wel­ come — cold, wet and miserable. Joining us from sunny Blackburn were Mr and Mrs Philip Johnston, Mr Eric Ray and Mr Harold Russell Harty (1946-54) Burrows. Half way through the evening Mr David Ramm un­ returned to Blackburn in Once again may I appeal through the columns of Magister to expectedly arrived and was made February to tell Round all you Old Blackburnians who are still wayward in reviewing most welcome. Tablers of Blackburn their subscriptions to the present day levels. Following my article in the last edition may I express my Grace was said by Mr Scott Greys about his experien­ Allen, followed by a silent tribute thanks to those of you who took notice and acted. By your to Harry King. The meal com­ ces behind the scenes in action 40 or so more members now pay the current rates. prised hors d'hourves, Longe de radio and television. Our Unfortunately there are many more than this number still re­ Pore Rotie a I'Anglaise, Haricot picture shows him helping quiring to be uplifted. The process of appealing to individual members has begun and if no response is forthcoming communi­ Fins, Pommes Rissolee, Crepe de out back on the family's Fruits aux Mandarine Napoleans, cation through the School w ill easily and unnecessarily be lost. Cafe. market stall. Round Table As is reported elsewhere, in detail, the sudden loss of Harry Mr Scott Allen, the chairman, spokesman, Brian Snape King, his knowledge and connections over so many years is a big proposed the Loyal Toast. The said Russell was a natural blow to the committee but nevertheless all members are attempt­ ing to do that bit extra so that the 'quality' of the Association toast to the School and guests was choice fo r guest speaker at eloquently proposed, sometimes w ill continue in, we hope, every way. You as members through­ in Latin, by the life President, the charter dinner because out the world can do your part by continuing your contact London Branch, Mr Ray Vipond. so many of the members through the Association to individual members of the committee Mr Philip Johnston replied on are old boys and knew or through the School direct. pre<| Gillibrand behalf of the guests and gave us a Russ at School. OBA Treasurer resume of the school's year. Mr Eric Kay gave us the com­ ings and goings at the parent branch. HARRY KING'S CANADA TRIP (cont) After the speeches, came the AGM. The officers still had one home in Calgary where we were was printed in Magister in 1978. Our stay in Alberta was near­ year to run. Chairman: Mr Scott guests for the next ten days. While in a shop in Calgary, we ing its end and on Tuesday Sept­ Allen, treasurer: Mr Denis Roger had arranged to take a were very surprised to run into ember 4, we embarked on the Vipond, secretary: Mr Eric Race. week's holiday during our stay Walter H. Wilkinson, (1922-27), trans-Canada railway en-route for Three members have retired and he and his fam ily—Margaret a contempory, who was also on Vancouver. Roger Maltby, who from the committee and our and the three boys, (Roy, Martin holiday in Canada. was now back at work but con­ thanks go to Gordon Smith, and Sam)—like the Ashcroft's, On Friday August 31, Roger trived to get to the station, and Roger Duckworth and George gave us a wonderful time. took us up to Banff National his wife Margaret saw us off at Cummins. Messrs Sandy Hird, We spent a day in Heritage Park, the Rockies and Lake 4.15 p.m. on an overnight 20- John Buckles and Peter Slater Park, Calgary, where the history Louise, where we stayed the night hour journey which took us have been elected to fill the of the region is preserved; we had —the Maltby children had re­ through the Rocky Mountains vacancies. breakfast in the revolving rest­ started school after the summer and scenery indescribably impres­ Members present were Messrs aurant at the top of the Calgary holiday and so Margaret was sive, to Vancouver to spend our Ray Vipond, Gordon Smith, Tower (similar to the London unable to accompany us. This final week in Canada with rela­ Denis Vipond, Gordon Parkinson, Post Office Tower); spent one was a breath-taking experience, tives and where quite unexpected Scott Allen, Eric Norcross, Sandy evening with the Darwents (Bob, the mountains, the lakes, the we met people from home once Hird, Eric Race, Michael Stirrup, Meena and the three children rivers, the waterfalls left us with more — Mrs Yates, a former can­ Roger Byrom, Chris Brandwood, Natalie, Alison and Robert); indelible memories. teen supervisor at QEGS and her Godfrey Charnley, Andrew Dick, visited a family of Vietnamese We then spent two days, — husband — in a Vancouver park I Neil Dickinson, Nigel Kemp, 'Boat People', 12 of them spon­ Sunday and Monday, as guests of A truly memorable holiday Stewart Matthews, Paul McKin- sored by the Maltby's, and who, Dr Roger and Carol Pilkington at came to an end when we flew out tosh, Philip Parkinson, Mark until we arrived, had been staying their delightful home 15 mile from Vancouver at 9 p.m. on Richardson, Andrew Stainton, at the Maltby's since they arrived across Calgary from the Maltby's. Wednesday September 12, arriv­ Peter Slater and Wayne Winder. in Canada in the middle of July. Monday was a national holiday in ing at Liverpool (Manchester air­ For information regarding the We also visited and had lunch Canada so Roger and Carol were port was strikebound) non-stop Branches activities please contact with Mrs Dessa Macklin, widow of able to take us a most enjoyable at 1.35 p.m., our time, on Thurs­ Mr Eric Race, 9, Willowmead Hugh Macklin (1907-09), a drive among the foothills of day. Square, Marlow, Bucks, SL7 1HP. founder member of the Calgary the Rockies, together with a look Old Boys of Calgary — thank Tel. Marlow (06284) 2757. OBA branch and whose obituary round Calgary University Campus. you for everything. MAGISTER Page 23

I. Holden, BSc., (1965-72), Awarded Ph.D., Organic Chemis­ wms and thifujti try, Nottingham University. JOHN J. Howarth (1945-50) has been appointed principal of K.C. Collis (1969-75), Graduated Lloyds Bank Staff Training . . . r i n i r r B.A., Class 2, Hons. English, Mag- College, Kingswood, Surrey. Mr I M E W o 11\| D n l t r 9alen College, Oxford University. Howarth, who is a former captain Appointed teacher of English in of the Old Blackburnians' FC, Helsinki. joined the bank in Blackburn in 1950, and has since worked in R.G. Cooper (1969-76), Gradu­ R.B. Brookes (1966-75), Gradu­ Huddersfield and London. Prior ated B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. to his new appointment, he was ated B.A., Class 2, Hons. Math­ Agriculture, Reading University. ELIZABETH Wade, the first ematics, Magdalen College, assistant regional manager of the bank's South-east region. girl to attend Queen Eliza­ Oxford University. Appointed A.D. Cronshaw (1968-75), Gradu­ trainee accountant with Coopers beth's, was among 52 former ated B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. and Lybrand, London. pupils who gained degrees Microbiology, Dundee University. A.C. Jackson (1968-74), Gradu­ over the year. G.C. Brown (1967-74), Graduated ated B.A., Class 2, Hons. Chemis­ M.R. Cross (1968-75), Graduated try, Magdalen College, Oxford B.A., Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. Elizabeth went to QEGS B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. Accounting, Preston Polytechnic. University. from Witton Park and gained Agricultural Zoology, Newcastle Appointed trainee accountant. University. a BA degree in Geography County Hall, Preston. from Girton College, Cam­ John Leston (1969-71) has been P.S. Crozier L.R.A.M., (1972- elected national chairman of the bridge. J.C. Buckles (1969-76), Gradu­ Young Liberals. ated B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. 76), Graduated B. Mus., Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. Music and awarded John was agent for Frank J.D. Ainsworth (1968-78), Gradu­ Physiology, Bedford College, Beetham the Liberal Party can­ London University. the Glynne Jones Prize for ated B.Sc., Computing Science, Organ, University College, didate for Blackburn in the 1974 Sheffield City Polytechnic. Cardiff. General Election and spent 12 Appointed Analyst Programmer, P. Burton (1966-72), Graduated months as youth organiser for the British Leyland. B.A., Hons. Music, Liverpool J.S. Dick (1964-74), Graduated party after coming down from University. B.A., Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. Social Oxford. He is married and is now G.D. Ashfield (1969-76), Gradu­ Science, Manchester Polytechnic. working in London. ated B.A., Class 2, Hons. History M.R. Bury (1969-76), Graduated Appointed trainee manager, Sains- B.Sc., Hons. Chemistry, Leeds bury's Doncaster. and Sociology, Lancaster Univer­ N. Longman (1968-75), Gradu­ sity. University. Awarded Colours, Leeds Univer­ P. Dorricott (1969-74), Gradu ated B.A., Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. sity. Appointed to a post in pro­ ated B. Com., Hons. Business Business Studies, Liverpool Poly­ K.G. Bagot (1970-76), Graduated technic. LL.B. Class 2, Div. 1, Hons, duction management. Studies and Accountancy, Edin­ Law, Sheffield University. burgh University. A. Clarke (1968-75), Graduated M.l. Barcroft (1968-75), Gradu­ B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. P.W. Duckworth (1969-75). ated B. Tech., Civil and Struct­ Textile Technology, University of Graduated B.A., Class 2, Hons. ural Engineering, Bradford Manchester Institute of Science Mathematics, Magdalen College, University. Appointed graduate and Technology. Oxford University. engineer with Gleeson Civil Engin­ eering Ltd. M.V. Clegg (1969-75), Graduated O.M. Evans (1964-74), Graduated B.A., Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. LL.B., Class 3, Hons. Law, Brunei Dr. D.N. Bateman (1956-66), German and Russian, Reading University. University. Awarded M.D., Royal Postgradu­ P.A. Greenhalgh (1970-76), ate Medical Hospital, London. S.A. Cole (1966-76), Graduated Graduated B. Mus., Class 2, Div. Appointed Senior Registrar in 2, Hons. Music and awarded the Clinical Pharmacology and Medi­ B.A., Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. Drama, Manchester University. Mor Fydd Owen Music Prize, cine, Newcastle Area Health University College, Cardiff. Authority. Appointed deputy publicity dir­ ector, Royal Exchange , IVOR Bolton, FRCO, LRAM, Manchester. J. Hargreaves (1968-75), Gradu­ LLCM, (1969-76) graduated BA ated B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. Honours Music at Clare College, Building Management and Tech­ Cambridge. He also passed the nology, Salford University. (CHM) Choir-Training Diploma Appointed engineer. Sir Alfred examination at the Royal College McAlpine & Son Ltd. of Organists, London, and was E.J. Hawkes, B.A., (1968-74), appointed assistant conductor of Awarded post-graduate Certificate R.G. Lund, A.I.B. (1961-68), the Cambridge University Orches­ of Education, Magdalen College, Awarded diploma of Institute of tra for 1979-80. Now director of Oxford University. Appointed Bankers. music, St. Martins-in-the-Fields, assistant master in Mathematics, Lincoln. Gresham School, Holt. Andrew Ian Macintosh (1966- 73) has qualified as an Associate P.J. Brogden (1965-75), Awarded C.R. Haworth (1958-66), Appoin­ of the Institute of Chartered Higher National Diploma in ted assistant chemist, C.E.G.B., Accountants on passing Part II Chemistry and G.R.I.C., Preston Dungeness 'A ' Power Station. of the institute's professional Polytechnic. examination. Gerald Brooks (1942-49) is P. Haworth (1970-76), Graduated Mr Macintosh who is with a sixth form director of studies at B.Sc., Medical Science, St. And­ London firm of accountants is a The Wulfric School, Burton-on- rews University. graduate of the London School Trent. of Economics. Alan C. Dyson, BA (1962-72) B. Henderson (1972-75), Gradu- J.D. Brookes, M.A. (1966-73), has qualified as an Associate of ated B.A., Class 2, Div. 2, Hons, Qualified M.B., B.Chir., Downing the Institute of Chartered Business Studies, Preston Poly- D.N. Molyneux (1968-75), Gradu­ College, Cambridge University. Accountants. He works in technic. Appointed trainee ated B.Sc., Class 3, Hons. Appointed House Surgeon at London andformerly lived in manager, Shorrock's Develop- Agricultural and Environmental . Preston New Road, Blackburn, ments, Ltd., Blackburn. Science, Newcastle University., MAGISTER Page 24

Are you getting married ? Richard Graham Friend (1961- being promoted? 69), captain of in the Northern League, married assistant research officer, Mrs Lynn Margaret Sempers, at receiving a degree? Blackburn Register Office. Richard is a chartered civil engineer. Best man was Michael David Friend, captain of Darwen making a move? Second XI. A reception was held at the Hoghton Arms Hotel, Withnell, and the couple honeymooned in doing anything? Florida. ¥ * * then we'd like to know Michael W. Barton (1968-74) was married last October to Miss Gail Suzanne Bancroft at St Silas' Church, Blackburn. Miss drop a line to Magister Bancroft's father is an Old Boy and a Governor of the School. Mr Barton, an honours graduate of care of the School, , is a chartered accountant. The couple live in London. pop in a photograph, * * * Philip S. L. Isherwood (1974- 76) was married to Miss Susan Shaw in January at St Peter's colour or Church, Salesbury, Blackburn. M ick Walker (1963-70) married Miss Jean Chippendale, a Miss Shaw is the younger PE teacher, at Salesbury Church last summer. They honey­ daughter of Mrs Brenda Shaw and black and white mooned in Greece. Mick, who left Manchester Grammar the late Mr Denis Shaw, who was School to teach biology at QEGS, has taken over a cycle senior biology master and careers master at QEGS. The best man business in Great Harwood — take note all you bicycle enthus­ was Philip N. Haworth (1969- —we'll return it. iasts. The couple live in Bank Hey, Blackburn. 76). * * * * ¥ ¥ Dr Keith Charnley (1958-68), Captain Ian I. McMahon, B Sc, was married last September to (1966-73) was married last July Miss C. Brown, B Sc, at Bath. to Miss A.E. Baker at Fordham, THE REFRIGERATION CENTRE Suffolk. (Blackburn) Ltd.

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Eric John Tomlinson (1968-74), eldest son of Mr and Mrs J. Tomlin­ son, of Balmoral Road, Accrington, married Miss Jill Donovan of Altham, above, at St James Parish Church, Accrington, in February. Distributors for Osborne Eric's brother Michael was best man. A reception was held at the Spread Eagle Hotel, Barrow. The couple honeymooned in London and Craig-Nicoi and Lee live in Cardiff, where Eric is working on the development of carbonless copy paper for Wiggins Teape. Picture by J. G. , Darwen. MAGISTER Page 25 SUCCESSES WHALLEY IN SHORT GRAPHICS QEGS had more open awards JOHN Pittard, who graduated in 1978 at Oxford and Cam­ B. Tech in Industrial Technology bridge than Harrow, Bolton and Management at Bradford Limited University last year, is now the (Boys' Division) or Sedburgh! sole proprietor of John Prittard, —and an all time record of Industrial Cleaners. He was at 311 applicants for this year's QEGS from 1967-74. Printers of this issue lim ited number o f places to Main School. of Magister are C. Robinson (1970-76), Gradu­ ated B.Sc., First Class Hons. Specialist Educational P.J. Mitchell, M.A., M 5c., D.Phil. Pharmacology, Kings College, (1960-67), Appointed head of London University. Printers and would be Mathematics, Royal Grammar School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne. pleased to quote for RAYMOND Robinson (1937- 42) retired in May as President of G.W. Officer (1933-39) has been the National Association of your requirements appointed to the board of Dick Funeral Directors. He was elected Bearings, Britain's largest stockists last year at the annual conference and distributors of power and in Bournemouth. He was presid­ transmission equipment. He ent of the North Western Area joined the firm in 1951 and has Federation some years ago and been company secretary for the has been a member of the last 20 years. He served with the National Board of Examiners for RAF during the war. He is the last ten years. 26-30 Simmons Street married with two sons and lives at Feniscowles. Blackburn, Lancs. Swimmer D.J. Oldcorn (1970-76), Gradu­ ated B.A., Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. Latin, Bristol University. Appoin­ sets new Telephone (0254) 56267 ted Library Assistant, Manchester University Business School. record Nicholv Hodgson, a pupil at QEGS, while swimming Keith Orrel (1971-78) of Bank for England at Copenhagen Hey Lane South, Blackburn, has on Feb 2 in a triangular gained the Associate of the Royal match between Denmark, College of Organists. He is also an and England, won Associate and a Licentiate for the 200 m butterfly in a piano playing of the London NEW BRITISH JUNIOR SEED AND College of Music. RECORD TIME OF 2m. 8.7 secs, knocking 2.5 seconds off the previous record. R.M. Parkinson (1969-75), Gradu­ QEGS staff were so ated B.A., Class 3, Hons. Math­ delighted with Nick's suc­ ematics, St. John's College, cess, they presented a special GABBUTT ltd Oxford University. Appointed commemorative tribute to student accountant, Deloitte, him at the school's annual Harkins & Sells, London. swimming gala at Belper Street baths on Thursday Feb 14. B. Partington (1969-76), Gradu ated B.A., Class 2, Div. 1, Hons J. MICHAEL Rowe (1963-70) Geography, Liverpool University has been awarded his Ph D by Appointed distribution manage Liverpool Polytechnic for re­ Booksellers since 1907 ment trainee, Tankfreight Ltd search on cereal pest. Dr Rowe, who is a life member of the Association is currently research­ R. Partington (1970-77), Appoin­ ing at ABM Chemicals, Stockport, ted a junior executive with the on a liquid protein food for Littlewood organisation. cystic fibrosis. 4 and 6 PRESTON NEW ROAD BLACKBURN. Book now... Telephone 58226 A SECOND Ladies Evening has been arranged for the OBA fol­ lowing last year's successful night at the Swan and Royal Hotel, Clitheroe. As last time, OBA committee member, Roger Smith 40 and 42 DARWEN STREET has organised what looks like being another hit. This time the date has been brought forward to Friday, September 26, and the venue is the Newdrop Inn, Ribchester. Tickets are £7.50 and BLACKBURN. may be obtained from Roger by filling in the enclosed form. The meal is arranged for 8pm and there will be dancing until Telephone 59855 1am. 'For all your photographic requirements _

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R.J. Whitby (1967-75), Gradu­ I.J. Smith (1969-76), Graduated ated B.Sc., Class 3, Hons. Agri­ RYLEY & HAMPSON LIMITED B.A., Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. Geog­ cultural Marketing, Newcastle raphy, Nottingham University. University. 82 KING WILLIAM STREET, P. Winterbottom (1969-76), NORMAN Snape (1939-44) Graduated B.A., Class 2, Hons. BLACKBURN. has been appointed deputy reg­ Politics, Philosophy and Econ­ ional director of National West­ omics, Oriel College, Oxford minister Bank's North region. University. Appointed to a post He joined the bank in 1944 on with Benton and Bowles Ltd., Telephone 53935 leaving school, and since, his a London advertising agency. career has taken him to various parts of the country. He was R.D.R. Wright (1967-76), Gradu­ assistant area manager in the ated B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. Inner Merseyside and City of Chemistry, East Anglia Univer­ Men going places call at London areas before being mana­ sity. ROY MARLOR and choose ger of Cornhill and Prescott’s office in the City of London. T.J. Wright (1969-76), Graduated quality clothes with a diff­ Since 1977, he has been chief B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. erence. A difference that manager, planning and marketing, Engineering Production, Birming­ the particular man takes of the domestic banking division ham University. Appointed to a of NatWest. post with A.P.E. Allen, Bedford. to his heart.

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THE Association congratulates Committee from 1952-74. He was William E. Woolley (1912-15), National Liberal MP for Spen chairman of Cupal, Blackburn, Valley from 1940-45 and Parlia­ mentary Private Secretary to the ROY and his wife Marion, who cele­ brated their golden wedding Minister of Health. He was made Deputy Lieut­ anniversary last August. Mr p u r e n e w A J 0 0 € Woolley was a governor of School enant of Lancashire in 1976, and MARLOR from 1962-78, and is a former was awarded the CBE in the 1974 FOR HAN ABOUT TOWN AND COUNTRY chairman of Blackburn Borough New Year's Honours List. Magistrates. BLACKBURN-53 King William St. Tel. 59372. He served on Blackburn Our picture shows Mr and Mrs BURNLEY-30 The Mall. Tel. 23073. SKIPTON-Middle Row. Tel. 3977 District Hospital Management Woolley at the presentation. MAGISTER Page 28

No. 2 4 SUMMER MAGISTER 1 9 8 0 Magazine of the Old Blackburnians'Association

SJiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii mini immimi mm M hi linns. (HEAD WINS U.S. AWARD THE headmaster, Mr in London during the head of Boston Gram­ working of the voucher Johnston, has been firet world war. They mar School, Lincoln­ scheme in California, named this year's win­ enable academic staff shire for eight years, by which parents are ner of the prestigious from all spheres of edu­ and hopes to visit given educational vou­ Headmasters' Confer­ cation to travel in Boston, Massachusetts, chers to 'spend' on ence Page Scholarship North America, com­ where there are strong their childrens' private to the United States. paring schools and col­ historical links with his or state education, and leges, and enriching former medieval Gram­ also to examine the The Page Scholar­ contact between the mar School, and inde­ bussing problems in ships, funded by the two countries. pendent schools in New Louisiana in the Deep English-Speaking Union England. South. Mr Johnston perpetuate the memory Mr Johnston, who has will be away for about of Walter Hines Page, been headmaster for 2V4 He wishes to travel six weeks early next American Ambassador years, was formerly extensively, viewing the year. Tkiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimm? Former test pilot to be guest MR Paul Millett, OBE, DSC, executive director (flight oper­ ations) at British Aerospace, at dinner aircraft group, Warton division, helicopters to 'V ' bombers, and played an has accepted an invitation to be important part in the fiight test pro­ guest speaker at the annual grammes of the Anglo/French Jaguar. dinner in Big School on Dec 20. He was a project pilot at RAE Bedford on the Handley Page HP 115 slender delta Mr Paul M illett, 49, was educated research aircraft, the Bristol T188 stain­ at the Commonwealth Grammar less steel high-speed research aircraft, and School, Swindon. After leaving the Short SB5 high sweepback research school, he worked at the Royal aircraft. He took part in the initial deck-landing M ilita ry College o f Science, then in trials of the Wasp helicopter on HMS 1949, joined the Royal Navy and Nubian. He was awarded the Queen's underwent sea training and flying Commendation for valuable services in the instruction. air. During this period, he spent three weeks at USAF Flight Test Centre, He flew from aircraft carriers in the Edwards Air Force Base working and fly ­ Mediterranean and in 1952-53, was based ing with American test pilots, including in Korea. Neil Armstrong of moon-landing fame. After 175 operational sorties, Mr Mr M illett left the Royal Navy in 1965 M illett was awarded the DSC. as Lieutenant Commander and joined He amassed 6,500 flying hours in more Hawker Siddeley Aviation at Brough, than 100 different types of air craft, from Yorkshire to test-fly Buccaneer aircraft. He joined BAC Preston Division in 1968 as senior experimental test pilot. He was appointed chief test pilot of Preston Head boy will study in States Division in 1970. He piloted the first prototype of the The head boy at mendation of the Murfreesboro, North prominent Rotarian in Panavia Tornado on its maiden flight in Queen Elizabeth's has Archdeacon of Black­ Carolina for a year, the Blackburn Borough Germany and has since played a leading been awarded a scholar­ burn, the Venerable jointly sponsored by Club, and Nick, captain part in the flight development of this air­ ship for study in C.D. Carroll, Nicholas Chowan College, and of the School's craft, including making the first flight to America in the next McKeown, of Holly Flotarians of District triumphant first XI Mach 2. academic year, after he Tree Close, Darwen, has 771 in North Amer­ soccer team, hopes to He was awarded the OBE in 1976 and completes his A-levels been selected to study ica. continue his studies in was appointed to his present position In this summer. at Chowan College, Nick's father is a physical education. 1978. Upon the recom­ Mr M illett lives with his wife and two daughters in Barker Lane, Mellor. THE School Governors, after con­ tions resulted in a large number sultation with the headmaster of entries and I awarded 30 and staff, gave a cautious wel­ places at 11, 4 at 12 and 5 at 13; come to this new scheme, our 5 places at Sixth-form level designed to attract able boys (and were eagerly snapped up, one Sixth-form girls) into the school a t Q E G S going to an internal candidate from back-grounds where fee- and two to boy-applicants and paying might present insurmount­ two to girl-applicants to the able problems. The difficulties of and financial considerations are It is a pity that a scheme Sixth-form. In view of the interest the scheme (with the weight of strictly tied to a means test. which restores our birthright as in Sixth-form entry, mainly boys administration falling entirely (The old D.G. system could right­ the local Grammar School, should and girls in Lancashire compre­ upon the school) are outweighed ly be said to favour the middle- have been accompanied by politi­ hensive schools without Sixth- by its merits: unlike the former class, and — as I said on Radio cal controversy and that threat forms, the Governors decided to Direct Grant system, the criteria Blackburn in welcoming the to withdraw the scheme when the make certain other monies avail­ for selection is personal to the scheme, applicants need to come present Government shanges. Not­ able in bursaries to outside headmaster (and clearly here is an from ultra-large families where withstanding this, much interest applicants, over and above the academic selection procedure) the father is in prison!). before our main school examina­ Government's five places. MAGISTER Page 2

Obituaries THE REFRIGERATION CENTRE (Blackburn) Ltd. Gordon Birtwistle Mr Gordon Birtwistle, a member of the Old Blackburnians' Association Committee and our Master of Ceremonies at the Association Annual dinner, died on October 23, 1980. He was a pupil at School from SCHOOL BUILDINGS 1947 to 1954, on leaving School he took his degree at Manchester University. Mr Birtwistle joined CHERRY TREE, BLACKBURN the pharmacy department at Man­ chester Royal Infirmary and re­ mained there until 1961 when he joined the family pharmacy * business. A t School he was a keen sportsman and later became a Telephone and at playing member of the Old Blackburnian' football club. He Blackburn 21637 Accrington 33404 was a former President of the Castle Toastmasters Club, now the Speakers Club. Gordon Birtwistle was a sincere man with a lively sense of * humour and will be greatly missed by his many friends. Our sincere sympathy and condolences to Mrs Distributors for Osborne, Gordon Birtwistle Birtwistle and her family. Craig-Nicol and Lee LESLIE W ilfre d THORNBER MR LESLIE Thomber (1927-33) Crumblehulme died suddenly on February 2nd. 1981, aged 64. Articled as a Mr Wilfred Crumblehulme of Over Surveyor and Valuer on leaving Hulton, Bolton, died on February school he returned, after service INVEST IN STYLE 16, 1981 aged 71. He was a pupil with the Army in the Middle at School from 1922 to 1925. Mr East and Africa, to qualify and Crumblehulme was a former Presi­ serve for over 25 years as Rating dent of Lancashire County Cric­ Valuation Officer in the ket Club and was also President District. of the Bolton Cricket League During that time he was an SUITS by and Cricket Club. active and prominent Rotarian Mr Crumblehulme was a and took a keen interest in , generous benefactor to the Old particularly cricket, although in % B oss Blackburnians' Football Club. his fifties he gained a Duke of Several awards, both team and Edinburgh award for swimming 9 Sk opes individual, were initiated through one million lengths. his generosity. One individual Another Old Blackburnian, a award will in future be known lifelong friend Vic Whitsey, Bishop • M aenson as 'The Crumblehulme Award'. of Chester, took part in the He also had a great love of funeral service at Roby Mill music; he did pursue a singing Methodist Chapel. • M agee career which took him all over He leaves a widow, Bertie, a the world. son Robin, and a daughter Barrie. in pure wool, and Terylene blends FRANK TYSON from £79 Mr Frank Tyson who gave the Aerospace) there becoming Chief toast to the guests at the 1980 Designer. Mr Tyson was one of a Old Boys Dinner died suddenly team who designed the Jetstream. in January this year. He was a Fellow of the Royal He was a pupil at school from Aeronautical Society and in 1979 GRAYS 1924 to 1931, took his degree at was awarded the MBE for services Pembroke College, Cambridge. to the Aircraft Industry. Fol­ 1 Penny St. and After graduating he went into lowing his retirement several years the Aircraft Industry, for some ago he still acted as consultant Market Hall, years at Fairey's then at Handley engineer for British Aerospace. Blackburn. Page where he stayed for over His other interests were sport, thirty years, becoming Chief particulartly cricket in his youn­ Tel. 53275 Stressman and eventually Deputy ger days, bowls, chess, music and Chief Designer. Soon after the books and he was also widely closure of Handley Page he went travelled. to Scottish Aviation (now British He leaves a wife and two sons. MAGISTER Page 3 Former Headmaster N. S. Trevor Benson

Members of staff, both scales, and his shrewdness and past and present, former pu­ perception made possible the N IA LE Sean Trevor miracles of annual budgeting pils of the School and many Benson A.F.C., M.A., against the sombre background of present-day parents w ill have Headmaster of Queen the rapidly-rising costs of this per­ Elizabeth's Grammar iod. He carried out, with astute been saddened by the news of School, Blackburn, 1948- business acumen, the many the death of former Head­ deferred repairs and decorations master, Rev. N.S.T. Benson, of the war years, saw to the mod­ ification and extensions of the A.F.C., M.A., in November N. S. T. Benson teaching facilities In Hartley last year, only three days be­ was posted to Upavon in Wilt­ House, as well as the purchase shire, to help with the training fore he was due to retire. He of adjoining properties for the of instructors, and was promoted future extensions and needs of William was 68 years of age. He died Squadron-Leader in October, the School. He was responsible in Ashford, Kent, where he 1941. The following spring he be­ for the erection of the wing of came Deputy Chief Instructor at Armistead was preparing for his retire­ eight classrooms, now called the the new Empire Central Flying AFTER gaining a scolarship to ment move to nearby Wye. School, where the students were 1953 block. All these activities Christ's College, Cambridge in all senior officers from all parts give some indication of the per­ 1924, Bill Armistead (1905-10) Mr. Benson was born in 1911, of the world, and late in 1943 sistent and indefatigable pursuit read Mathematics, was subse­ and educated at Wolverhampton he joined the staff of the Director of an ideal of dignity and use­ quently declared a Wrangler and Grammar School. In the Sixth of Flying Training at the Air Min­ fulness for the School which Mr. went on to join the Staff of Christ's Hospital School at Form he specialized in Classics, istry. In London, and later Benson followed. That ideal obtained a Higher Certificate received further impetus by the Horsham in Sussex. He served this back at Empire Central Flying ancient foundation for forty years three years in succession, and won School, his work was largely launching of a Building Fund Appeal during his last year of becoming Head of Mathematics the Classical, Reading and Scrip­ concerned with writing training- in 1937 and Second Master in office, a measure that has been ture prizes. He played soccer and publications and preparing o ffi­ 1949. successfully followed by Head­ cricket with more enthusiasm cial memoranda. He was awarded He achieved a high rate of than skill, was Chairman of the the Air Force Cross in 1942. masters and Governors on several scholastic success and could count Debating Society and Editor of occasions since. distinguished academics, actuaries the magazine, and became in his and engineers amongst his former At the cessation of hostilities At Easter, 1956, Mr. Benson last year senior cadet in the Of­ pupils. He was influential in the in Europe, Mr. Benson returned was appointed Headmaster of Mathematical Association, lec­ ficers' Training Corps and Head to to continue his , a post he tured for the Inspectorate and the of School. teaching career, until he was ap­ held until he became Headmaster Ministry of Education and col­ In 1930 he won an open clas­ pointed Headmaster at Queen of the Cathedral School in Salis­ laborated in the writing of text­ books. Elizabeth's at the beginning of sical scholarship to St. John's bury in 1963. In 1968 he was or­ On retiring in 1967, Bill and College, Oxford, and also County 1948. He arrived in Blackburn dained and in 1970 was preferred his wife Joan moved to Shal- Major and school-leaving scholar­ shortly after the Governors had to the living of Broad Chalke, bourne in Wiltshire. ships. At University he read Hon­ taken the bold and courageous and Bowerchalke. From there he He is survived by his wife, our Moderations and Litterae decision of making the School served as priest-in-charge of three sons and five grandchildren. Humaniores. and took his degree an independently administered Ebbesbourne Wake, Fifield, in 1934. During those four unit. The difficulties ahead could Bavant, Alvediston and Berwick Percy Bolton years he found time for a wide but vaguely be perceived, but St. John. He was Rural Dean of MR PERCY Bolton died on Janu­ variety of pursuits: he rowed for clearly the task of the new head­ Chalke from 1974 to 1979. ary 6 aged 91. He was a pupil his college and became Cap­ master would be no sinecure: in­ at the School from 1900 to 1908. tain of Boats; he learned to fly deed the problems that Mr. Ben­ Great honour and credit must On leaving School he took the with the Air Squadron and joined son had to meet called for vision, be given in retrospect to Mr. Ben­ Natural Science Tripos at King'ss the Reserve of Air Force O ffi­ courage and great enterprise. All son for the magnitude of the College, Cambridge. He spent a year teaching at Cheltenham cers; he acted with St. John's this, and much more, Mr. Benson effort he made on behalf of College Mummers and he was a gave, and under his able admin­ College, was then appointed Head Queen Elizabeth's, on which he member of various clubs and istration the School proudly of Physics and Engineering at has left a lasting imprint, we re­ Oundle School. Later he became societies. carried the banner of independ­ member him for his special gifts Headmaster of Dean Close School ence with signal success. A t the After a term at Shrewsbury his fine presence and dynamic and in 1938 was appointed very outset of his headmaster- School, Mr. Benson joined the personality, his purposefully Headmaster of Watford Grammar ship, Mr. Benson had to cope Staff at Giggleswick, where he affected unpredictability which School, a post he held until with the vexed problems of super­ 1951. taught Classics and English to a always commanded respect, his annuation rates caused by the He leaves a son and a daughter wide variety of forms. He ab­ fearless courage and refreshing in­ change-over from the Government sorbed the elements of Rugby dependence of thought, and Scheme to the Independent football, played for a local especially for his great qualities Edward Collins Schools' Superannuation Scheme. club, and coached junior sets. He of friendship. MR EDWARD Collins, after a He showed impressive skill and was appointed a Housemaster, long illness died in Hong Kong on mastery in dealing with the fin ­ and commanded the Officers' To his wife, Helen, from February 10 aged 67. ancial complexities associated Mr Collins left School in 1931 Training Corps. whom the School received such a with this move, and succeeded kind letter in mid-November last, and took Natural Sciences at Downing College, Cambridge. He At the outbreak of war he in negotiating for the Staff an and to the rest of the Rev. Ben­ was given further training in acceptable and equitable solution. was government chemist from son's family, we of the Old 1938 to 1947 in Mauritius, before the R.A.F. and then became a Further, he advised in the revision Blackburnian's Association going to Hong Kong, where he flying instructor. Soon after he and consolidation of the salary extend our deepest sympathy. retired in 1968. M AGISTER Page 4

TRAVEL AGENTS Curtails for the TOURS BY AIR AND COACH AGENTS FOR LEADING TOUR COMPANIES Room! PROMPTED by jocular refer­ ences in the speeches at our 1980 dinner to the luxurious Masonic furnishings to be found in the re-furbished Garstang Room (now designated the Mathe­ lodge’s J. & F. ASPDEN matics Room), I paid a visit to that room and was indeed impressed by the handsome gift to (Blackburn) Ltd curtains covering the win­ dows and the matching wall­ paper. School Travel Services My enquiries as to the reason Trevor added that the Lodge for this somewhat unusual stan­ has, from time to time, taken the dard of comfort in a classroom opportunity to make small gifts elicited the information that the to the school. Thus, when the curtains had been provided, as new Assembly Hall was con­ structed, the Lodge bought the indeed had the old curtains which timber from which the stage 3 Park Road, 23 Railway Road, they had replaced, by the 'Old furniture was fashioned and, in Blackburnian Lodge'. My further 1975, the wrought iron gates at Blackburn, Lancs. Darwen, Lancs. enquiries as to the nature of this the main entrance in West Park organisation were referred to Road were purchased. Telephone 52323 Telephone 71127 Trevor Procter (1949-55) who, I am told, is the Lodge Secretary. More recently, the Lodge has welcomed the opportunity to Trevor tells me that, in 1963, sponsor a pupil who might other­ a group of members of the wise have had to leave because of QEGS CHOICE FOR TRA VEL Association came together to an unfortunate change in his form a Masonic Lodge for the family circumstances. To date benefit of those members of the some £1,250 has been contri­ Association who wished to join buted in the form of a bursary in its activities. The Lodge was to support this boy. permitted by the Headmaster and In these various ways it would the Governors to meet in the seem that the members of the school, instruction meetings being Lodge, all of them members of held in the Garstang Room. The the Association, are glad to com­ ROBERT COLBERT members therefore thought it plement the work of the Old appropriate that they sould bear Blackburnian Association in help­ the cost of curtaining the room. ing the school. J.D. Q i$. Q High class decorator Q Q Q

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AFTER 42 years in the most of it ! Civil Service, Mr Ron A rm ­ strong has retired. For the last three years Mr Armstrong has been operations recycle . . . manager of the Youth Oppor­ tunities Programme which has DURING this , a very large number of boys (and a helped thousands of the region's smaller number of girls!) have passed through QEGS. However teenagers get into full-time jobs those leaving school in recent years have had to face a very or training. He has also been different sort of world to their fathers and grandfathers. responsible for the operation of the Special Temporary Employ­ ment Programme, which helps the We are only too well aware make sense to recycle as much long-term adult jobless. During o f the situation w ith regard as possible, whenever possible. this period, Mr. Armstrong who to unemployment and infla­ This is already being attempted started his career in 1938 with the to some extent, with the appear­ then Ministry of Labour at Black­ tion — but most people are burn, has guided the rapid expn- far less aware o f the tremen­ ance of 'Bottle Banks', tin and MICHAEL Walker (1963-70) sion of the Youth Opportunities dous pressures under which paper collections etc, but we are Programme. is a biologist who is also an the environment has been still a very long way from re­ Following wartime service in environmentalist. He is a the RAF, Mr Armstrong returned placed this century. cycling being the norm. member of the "Green Party", to become manager of the Bacup the Ecology Party. He began employment exchange from 1950 Our standard of living has It is probably in the area of to 1952. After a period in the teaching at Manchester Gram­ reached a point where the ad­ energy consumption where the Manchester Regional Office he mar School after gaining a became manager of Stretford vance technology has made tele­ wastage is most acute. Almost B.Sc. in biology from Ox­ employment exchange until 1966, visions, telephones, hi-fi, fridges, every facet of life today involves ford. He taught biology at when he was promoted to be area freezers, and a whole range of the expenditure of some form of manager at Stockport, also cover­ QEGS before opening a cycle other electrical gadgets common non-renewable energy. The ing Buxton, Wilmslow and Mac­ shop in Great Harwood. He household appliances. The major­ advance of industry and spread of clesfield. has kindly consented to w rit­ He took charge of the regional ity of homes have some form of transport have meant that the ing this article specially for planning unit In 1977 before central heating and many house­ traditional fossil finds of coal, oil Magister. taking over his post as regional holds have at least one car. But and gas will only last into the for- operations manager of the Man­ what has been the cost of these seeable future — we MUST make power Services Commision's special programmes division. technological developments? In every effort to conserve the re­ short, man has radically altered maining supplies while viable interests to strive to reduce such the surface of the earth, robbing alternatives are phased in to pollution to a minimum — other­ Taunton post her of valuable mineral resources replace them. When we look at wise we are slowly poisoning and energy reserves to the point the vast numbers of vehicles on the earth — and ourselves. where we should now be taking our roads every day, surely even for college stock and looking to the future — a limited cut-back here could save It seems to me that our the earth's resources are finite and a considerable amount of fuel? present way of life cannot be sus­ principal the need for widespread policies tained indefinitely — if we are to of conservation is paramount. Another area of tremendous conserve our valuable resources Mr Keith M. Knott MA (1943- energy wastage comes from the and reverse the drastic effects 50) is now the Principal of The Richard Huish College at Taunton heating of poorly insulated build­ that man has had on our environ­ In the Western World, our in Somerset. general style of living is extremely ings. The government has, during ment then we must all be pre­ Between 1970 and 1975 Mr wasteful. For example, most recent years, tried to encourage pared to adapt our life styles Knott was at Alnick in Northum­ goods on the market are elabor­ adequate insulation by the intro­ accordingly. Many see this as berland, having moved up from duction of a grant system — but being retrogressive — far from London. In 1975 he was appon- ately packed — mostly as a ted headmaster of Huish Gram­ sales-aid for the manufacturers — this, relatively, has had little this, it may well be the only way mar School, before taking up his and a search through any house­ effect. that man as a species can survive. present position as principal of hold dustbin will reveal where this What is called for is a massive pro­ the Sixth Form College. packaging ends up — whether Coupled with our "advances" gramme of education, so that it be tin, glass, plastic or paper. this century has seen a wide­ people may understand what has Building certificate spread pollution of our environ­ been going on in the recent past We have very much become a Mr Ian James Ibbotson (1957- "throw-away" society. ment — both from the obvious and why things will have to alter 66) of Lammack Road, Black­ sources of vehicle fumes and if man is to look forward to any burn, was one of 103 candidates Many of the raw materials industrial waste and from the reasonable future. Action is who have been awarded Certifi­ cates of Distinction in the 1980 from which this waste is produced large quantities of artificial ferti­ required at once, before man's Chartered Institute of Building come from renewable sources — lizers now used in the world of effects on his environment professional qualifications nevertheless it would seem to agriculture. It is surely in our own become irreversible. examinations. MAGISTER Page 6

Yorkshire Flying visit branch to Ewood holds ladies' SEEN recently (incognito) at evening Ewood Park, Blackburn, was ex­ patriate (I) M.W. "M ick" Catlow A STRONG party from Black­ (1952-59), currently enjoying a burn, including the Headmaster spell of leave from Hong Kong. and Mrs Johnston and the Presi­ Mick is now a helicopter dent of the Old Blackburnians' pilot with the Hong Kong Govern­ Association and Mrs Sagar, ment having completed a 15 year attended the Ladies Evening at stint with the Royal Air Force. the Hotel St. George in Harro­ His tour of duty took him gate on Friday, May 1st. Even from R.A.F. Odiham, to Hong though many had travelled long Kong via Borneo. distances to be there, nobody " I t must be 10 years since I seemed to want to leave and the was at Ewood," stated Mick, party did not break up until "and it will probably be 10 more neariy midnight. yeras before I grace these hal­ Those who attended were: lowed portals again." The Headmaster and Cynthia We gather that the volup­ Johnston; The President of the tuous attractions of Hong Kong's OBA Eric, and Muriel Sagar; golf courses command more regu­ David and Barbara Ball; Eric and lar attendance from Mick. Jean Beaumont; Des and Rose­ mary Carr; Ken and Barbara Chadwick; Ken and Marjorie Ellis; Fred and Freda Gillibrand (Hon. Treasurer); Charles and Marjory Harvey; Ron and Kath­ leen Hunter (Bursar QEGS); Eric and Doreen Kay (Senior Science Master and Chairman of the OBA long-serving committee member Roger Smethurst (1955-62) OBA); Bob and Noreen Mayo, married Patricia Proctor in August at Blackburn Register Office. After a David and Betty Riding; Guy blessing at St. Stephen's Church Blackburn, the couple left for a honey­ and Tan Shuttleworth; Charles moon in the Lake District. Roger is works manager at Gaskell Broad- and Gloria Sloan. Peter and loom, Oswaldtwistle. He is a regular competitor in the annual golf Dorrie Ronson joined us later competition. in the evening. Zbia fiy. TRIBUTE TO Dates

1981 MAGISTER 13th October — London Branch, Pub Evening from MR. H.G. Field who was a col­ 6.30 p.m Old Chesterfield league of Tommy Shaw (they Shepherds Market. were 'new boys’ together in 16th October - Cheshire September 1921) has written to and South Lancashire say how much he enjoys Magister. Branch Stag Evening, He describes it as a wonderful Bowden Hotel, Cheshire. record of Old Boys, their suc­ 30th October — Oxford cesses and exploits. "Somebody Branch Dinner, must do a tremendous lot of Eastgate Hotel, Oxford. hard work in assembling all the 10th November — OBA. data and they deserve congratu­ AGM at the School lations ...... 27th November — London (Many thanks - Editorial Staff). Branch.Buffet Evening at London Corinthian Yacht Club, Hammersmith. Are You 19th December— OBA getting Annual Dinner, Big School. 1982 married? 21st January — London being promoted? Branch, Pub Evening* 5th March—London Branch receiving a degree? AGM/Ladies Evening doing anything? 1st A pril—Cheshire and South Lancashire Branch then we'd like to know Ladies Evening drop a line to Magister Bowden Hotel, Cheshire 30th April care o f the School, Yorkshire Branch, pop in a photograph, Ladies Evening 12th May colour or London Branch, black and white Pub Evening* * Venue to be decided. — we'll return it. MAGISTER Page 7 Old boys are honoured THREE old boys re­ ceived Orders of the British Empire in the Raymond hears Queen's New Year's Honours list. One of them, Raymond Jacobs wedding news MBE (1920-26), a Black­ pool County Councillor, recounts his experience at Palace at the Palace, right. IMAGINE my surprise when a letter from 10 Downing Street Mr Keith Robinson (1931-38). was awarded a CBE. More than dropped through my letter box, stating that my name had 40 years on, a former Captain process on grounds that the been submitted for inclusion in the 1981 Honours list — and a of School Cricket still occasion­ invention was of "great ingenuity few weeks later another one from Buckingham Palace con­ ally dons flannels as President and simplicity, with an extremely of the Castle Cricket Club in wide range of applications". In firming this, and inviting to attend the investiture. Winchester. As a matter of 1975 the company won the What to wear? Easy to r a the other a Van Dyck. Now I at interest Mr F. Bury, (second Queen's Award to Industry. At man, but not so easy fo r my last understand why old masters master and former O.B.A. Edinburgh University the follow­ wife and daughter who were are priceless. treasurer) was Vice-Captain at ing year Prince Charles presented allowed to be present at the that time. Dr Mercer with the Honorary Stewards briefed us on what ceremony. What colour? what BLACKBURN businessmas Dr Doctor of Technology degree. In we were expected to do and Brian Mercer (1939-44) was 1978, he was invited to Bucking­ hat? what dress? to match my then announced that Her Majesty awarded the Order of the British ham Palace to receive the Prince looking like a lord in my The Queen had a special message Empire. Philip Award for "plastics in Dr Mercer, president of Netlon hired morning suit and grey for us which she would be Ltd invented the Netlon process service ot man", presented for the topper. announcing in a few minutes Netlon process by the Plastics time. Imagine our excitement and in 1955 and Tensar process in On arrival at the Palace gates 1978. In 1974, he was awarded and Rubber Institute. Netlon is delight when it proved to be the a number of foreign tourists, not the Royal Society's Mullard now manufactured under licence betrothal of Prince Charles and in 23 countries. having seen this kind of outfit Medal for inventing the Netlon Lady Diana. What a wonder­ before, were most anxious to take ful surprise to share a little of photographs, and I felt 10 feet this exciting day with her. tall. TOM IS DEPUTY Entering the Palace I was We then had to appraoch the directed to ascend a most beauti­ State Ballroom in single file ful staircase with mounted Horse- about a metre apart, where the BOSS OF EDUCATION guard in full uniform on the land­ ceremony was to take place in the ing, and Swiss guards. A mix­ presence of the assembled guests. ture of pageantry and tradition. To the strains of " If I were a I was impressed with the manner rich man" from "Fidler on the in which the superb horses know roof" played by the Guards how to do the right thing at the band I approached the ballroom right time. to be directed by the official to I was shown to the A rt room enter and advance to the centre to await my investiture with other by 3 paces, turn left, 3 more recipients, and what marvellous paces forward to the edge of a pictures. Two I could not take my narrow table. eyes off—that I felt impelled to The excitement was terrific leave my seat and see them at and my heart beat faster as my close quarters—to find out they name was called, the signal to were an original Rembrandt and advance. I turned left. This brought me directly facing Her Majesty The Queen. Three paces forward. Her Majesty spoke to me TOM Sharratt (1949-56) was elected to Lancashire County Council and 1 was spellbound, recovering as Labour member for East on May 7. He polied 2,029 to have a small conversation with votes against Conservative opponent's 1,781, a majority of 248 on a her as she invested me with my 37 per cent poll. Mr Sharratt is pictured right. medal and shook my hand. Three County Councillor Sharratt is now vice-chairman of Lancashire paces backwards, turn right and education committee and represents Lancashire County Council on the Council of Salford University. He writes for the Guardian and the ceremony was complete. lives at Coupe Green, Hoghton. Never did I believe when I He successfully lead a campaign against the derelict sang "40 years on" in Queen power station cooling towers (pictured above) and now hopes to see them demolished after their sale by the CEGB for 25p each to Elizabeth Grammar School main Council. The Council will be eligible for a 100 per cent hall that this would happen to derelict land grant to pay for the demolition. Mr Sharratt is a keen me—particularly as I never hit the and active environmentalist. high spots academically or on the • County Councillor Raymond Jacobs (pictured at top of page), sports field. I hope many of you was re-elected at the same poll as Tom — but for the Conservatives will have wonderful experiences at Blackpool. similar to this. MAGISTER Page 8 Obituaries cont WHALLEY Very Rev. W. Kay Haydn Cundick GRAPHICS Mr Kay died at his New Forest Mr Haydn Cundick who was home aged 95. He was Provost of School Marshall in the Fifties died Limited Blackburn for 25 years from 1936 at his home in Rishton aged 73. to 1961. Whilst at Blackburn Mr Cundick was a former regi­ Cathedral he was largely res­ mental sergeant major in the Printers of this issue ponsible for initiating the building Ninth Lancashire Regiment. of the Transepts and the East of Magister are Wing. Mr Kay was a pupil at School and Reverend Specialist Educational later had a distinguished career in Printers and would be the Army before being ordained Albert Brawn in 1919. He rose to the rank of pleased to quote for Captain, was awarded the Military The Rev Albert Brown (1940— Cross and Bar in the field in 1918, 43) Vicar of St John's Church, your requirements and later the D.S.O. Worksop, and a former missionary in Africa, died in September, aged 54. The Rev Jack Whittacker (1939— Arthur 43) Rural Dean of the Vale of the White Horse, Oxfordshire, writes: Wilkinson Albert was a contemporary of mine at School. Mr Arthur Wilkinson died at his He attended Hatfield College, Higher Audlcy Street home on the 25th May aged 72. Durham, and gained a BA, then After studying at Manchester received theological training at Blackburn, Lancs. University he was appointed Lan­ Ridley Hall, Cambridge. guage and Sportsmaster at Another contemporary old Queen's Royal College Trinidad. Telephone (0254) 56267 boy, Peter Hall, the Rector It was whilst he was in Trinidad of Birmingham, was also present that he coached a number of cric­ keters who later became personal­ at the funeral. ities in the West Indies cricket After training, Mr Brown be­ team. Mr. Wilkinson held posts at gan his ministry as a curate in : Dean Close, Cheltenham, Wrekin Blackpool. He and his wife, Joan, College and Wellington and later then left for Africa and Ruanda/ TOP CLASS FABRICS became Headmaster of his own Burundi where Mr Brown taught boarding school in Essex. theology in Buye. He later be­ He returned to Blackburn where came principal of Stanley Smith IT IS OUR CONSTANT ENDEAVOUR he became an Elder at the former Theological College, Ruanda, and bishop's adviser. He returned to TO OFFER FABRICS OF QUALITY IN Chapel Street Congregational Church, a Chairman of Blackburn Britain and spent six years as vicar DESIGN AND TEXTURE. Liberal Association, Treasurer of of St John's before first becoming the R.S.P.C.A. Shelter at Altham, ill in February. * a Governor of St. Mary's College Our workroom is at your disposal for and a member of the Probus Club. MAKING-UP CURTAINS, PELMETS, BED-COVERINGS, LOOSE COVERS, ETC George

ALL TYPES OF RAILS AND BLINDS SUPPLIED AND FITTED Putter Mr George Potter died in June, h addition... aged 62, only five months after retiring, following 45 years service In addition to those already men­ in the education department, first tioned, the following names of RYLEY ft HAMPSON LIMITED with the Borough and then with Old Boys who have died sihce the Lancashire County Council fo l­ last issue of Magister have come lowing reorganisation in 1974. to our notice: 82 KING WILLIAM STREET, Mr Potter attended School from BLACKBURN. 1928 to 1933. He was a promin­ R. Cullier, A. R. Entwistle, H. ent member of the Crown Bowl­ Haworth, S. J. Hindle, R. B. Hol­ ing Section of the East Lancashire den, B. S. Jepson, H. Longworth, Telephone 53935 Club and a regular team player J. T. M. Mellilieu, F. O'Hare, with NALGO and NORWEB. F. E. Smith, A. B. Thomas, •••••••••••••••• He leaves a widow and three sons. E. Walker, D. G. Wilkinson. MAGISTER Page 9 Radio Foursome! RUSSELL Harty (1946-54) was 'caught' by television presenter just before Christmas to become the subject of a This is Your Life' epi­ sode. Russell had his 'revenge' by including Eamonn Andrews amongst the guests on his own chat show shortly afterwards. Earlier this year Russell was in Blackburn to compere his Radio 4 show 'Midweek', when the deputy head boy and girl from QEGS were invited guests. Russell had held a similar post during his time at school. When Russell was in Man­ chester making preparations for his new TV show he found that not all his school ties were hanging in the wardrobe. The director of his new programme turned out to be Alan Walsh, another old- boy. The coinci­ dence d idn 't end then however. Being interviewed about his chat show by BBC Radio Man­ chester presenters Simon Cole and Alan Yardley, he discovered that they too, were old Black­ burnians. PROFESSOR AWARDED MEDAL PROFESSOR Keith Miller, of and Sutton-in-Ashfield Group of joined the Executive the same JOHN Longstaff (1971-78) Sheffield University who led the Hospitals of the Nottingham Area year. Aged 50, Mr Greenhalgh played a Hammond Organ at Royal Geographical Society's ex­ Health Authority (Teaching). pedition to the Himalayas covered is married with two daughters Blackburn Music Society's per­ in the last edition of Magister, and a son. formance of Bach's St. Matthew has been awarded the Royal Passion at King George's Hall Founder's Medal of the Royal following the severe fire damage Geographical Society, for 1981, REVEREND Dr J. Astley, M.A., to the Hall's integral organ. for his fieldwork in the Kara­ Ph.D., has been appointed the GEOFFREY H. Riding B.Sc. John is the son of Mr J. koram, Iceland and Greenland. first director of the North of (1967-74) has been awarded a Longstaff, director of music at The Award was presented by England Institute for Christian Ph.D. in Chemistry from Bristol QEGS, and studies at Girton Professor Michael Wise at the Education. University. College, Cambridge. Annual General Meeting of the He is currently employed Society on 8 June. doing a Research Fellowship in the Davey Laboratory, Depart­ The project consisted of five Queen Elizabeth's Grammar ment of Chemistry, Pennsylvania MICHAEL Manley (1972-79) complementary geographical School old boy Mr J. A. Green- State University, U.S.A. composed the words and music studies covering the whole of the halgh, has been appointed General Karakoram Range of Pakistan. of the theme song of a 'New It was an international expedi­ Manager of the Halifax Build­ Day' assembly at Blackburn Cath­ tion involving scientists from ing Society. edral, attended by some 1,000 China, Pakistan and Britain using Now an assistant general GEOFF Peake (1943-48) is cur­ young people from the Diocese. advanced and recently developed manager, he joined the society rently secretary and treasurer Michael was also a member of skills for examining and solving in 1951 and served at Blackburn, to Blackburn and District Cancer the 'New Life' Group, comprised glaciological, geomorphological. Liverpool, Crewe and Leicester, Research Campaign. The cam­ of local young people, who per­ seismological, structural, geologi­ before being appointed manager paign has recently celebrated cal and survey problems. Keith, formed the song. He is study­ at Nottingham (Friar Lane) in its 21st anniversary with a record ing for a BA degree in theology who was at School from 1943- 1968. 48, is professor of mechanical annual amount raised of £37,000 at Durham University. engineering at Sheffield. He became head office to take its total fund raised Mortgage Controller in 1970 and over the 21 years to £37,000.

ALAN Baxendale (1956-61) is Ivor takes up Oxford baton hoping to set up an organisa­ tion in North East Lancashire ANTHONY J. Whitaker L.R.C.P., IVOR Bolton (1969-76) has been appointed conductor of the for the new Social Democratic M.R.C.S., F.F.A. (R.C.S). highly-rated choir. The Schola Cantorium of Oxford. Mr Bolton Party. Mr Baxendale has offered (1960-68) has been appointed won an organ scholarship to Clare College, Cambridge and was his services to the SDP as area Consultant Anaesthetist with there from 1976-80. Mr Bolton has been a conducting scholar organiser and is currently acting special responsibility for Intensive at the Royal College of Music, London and is now sub-organist as link man for them between Care Services, to the Mansfield at St. Martin's-in-the-Field. London and this area. MAGISTER Page 10 Golf Former head boy's new post THE OLD Blackburnians Golf TWO PASS OUT Competition took place at Wilp- shire on Thursday 27th August, MR BRIAN Molyneux (1940-47), having been postponed from FROM BRITANNIA a former head boy and head of June. the wire division at Mullard's Entries: Blackburn 13 factory for five years has taken up Wilpshire 9 a new post at the London base of Pleasington 1 the company's parent. Philips Industries. After spending some time with Winner of the Judge Walmes- Philips in London, Mr Molyneux ley Cup (Best net) was I. R. is to be appointed to a senior post Warburton (Blackburn) 78-11-67 elsewhere within the concern. He and runner up E. R. Holden joined the Blackburn factory as a (Wilpshire) 78-10-68. management trainee after gradu­ ating from Cambridge University. The Sir Gilbert Gerrard Cup (Best gross) was won by G. H. Readett (Blackburn) with a score Head gains of 75. OU degree The team for the Lancashire Old Boys' Association of Gram­ KEITH Anthony Hitchen (1950- mar Schools Competition with­ 57), headmaster of Stedham drew because of the high cost of County near Mid­ green fees. hurst, Sussex has gained a B.A. degree in education from the DAVID Ian Bradshaw, above left, was among officers at a passing out Open University. It was con­ parade at the Britannia College, Dartmouth last September. He joined ferred upon him at a ceremony Final Flurdle the Navy in January 1980. He has visited the Mediterranean and ports in the Civic Hall, Southampton. JOHN L. Woodbine (1969-76) has in Northern Europe aboard HMS Intrepid. He was a member of the After attending teacher's training passed the final examinations for College rugby XV and the sailing team at Dartmouth. Having success­ college in Middlesex he became the Institute of Cost and Man­ fully completed his training he has now joined the Royal Naval Engin­ deputy head of St. John's C of E agement Accountants. John eering College, Manandon in Plymouth studying for a degree in School in Blackburn. He emi­ studied at the Royal Army Pay engineering. grated to Canada six years later, Corps College, Winchester. He In April this year, Peter Haworth, above right, was one of 272 spending two years there before works in the accounts depart­ cadets who passed out from the Royal Naval College. He joined the returning to teach in London ment at the Royal Ordnance Navy in 1979 as a general list seaman officer and has visited many and took up his present post Factory, Chorley. countries including Madeira, Gibraltar, Cyprus, Brunei and Hong Kong. seven years ago. For all your photographic requirements FOE VALUE FOE SECURITY We have the widest selection of Our exclusive 5 year renowned brand leader products at guarantee gives you competitive prices Keep an eye on valuable extra security f our advertisement for "Pnoe Winner" offers K ffifii with no strings Your equipment f q Mi/ Potovalues central buying power provide* you. the V will be repaired absolutely free of charge enthusiast, with these special offers at low. low prices should It develop any defect caused by "faulty FOE SEEVICE workmanship" wtthln a full five years of purchase Remember Potovalue dealers are FOR CREDIT | Independently owned and. as ’ There's up to £500 credit avail such, their very livelihood dspends able Instantly wtth our exclu I upon giving you an absolute(y tofHjuallty. all stve fttssai* frttHsji las— t round ssrrlos Hell also make It easy for you to trade up revolving credit scheme (CUp the last to new equipment by offering a very generous part e u r o o a coupon for details) And of oourse all Potovalue exchange allowance And ws’re part of Buropafoto. the f o t o de&lers accept Access and Barclaycard, for your world's largest photo retail organisation convenience m /^tvalue

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TELEPHONE 51682 (2 lines) M AGISTER Page 11 widow- D oubie Blue Harry presents switches off books for Kevin after KEVIN Hayes (1973-79) took MICHAEL Crossley (1956-64) has the first steps towards winning been appointed assistant man­ to school a double Oxford Blue when he aging director of Scotsman Publi­ 43 years helped the University soccer side' cations Ltd. He first entered the AFTER 43 years service with It was nice to have Mrs J. Com- to beat Cambridge 2-0 at Wem­ newspaper industry in Newcastle the Electricity Board, Harry berbach in school recently to bley in December. This summer as an advertising salesman after Bradley (1931-37) is hoping to he completed the double'by being present to the School a copy of gaining a B.A. degree at Durham watch a bit of cricket and catcti Shakespeare's complete works, chosen to represent the Univer­ University. Before being appoin­ up on his gardening. Cricket is presented to her late husband sity at cricket. ted to his present position he was the passion in Harry's life, and it in December 1923 as a result of Irr the match at Wembley, assistant managing director of is not all that long ago he was a prize which was donated by the Kevin played as a sweeper in front Lancashire and Cheshire County playing the game with distinc­ late E. Hamer, J.P. Mr Comber- of the back four and his tack­ Newspapers, Stockport. He is tion. He was opening bowler for bach left school in 1923 to ling and reading of the game married with two children. East Lancs, and for Blackburn become apprentice plumber. He played a big part in Oxford's Northern. During the war, when suffered ill-health over a great triumph. Kevin is on a four year with the East Lancashire Regi­ number of years, and after chemistry degree course at the MR J. M. Threlfall (1952-55) ment, he spearheaded the pace developing a heart condition, University. formerly Head of School of attack of the Kenya Kongonis. died recently. He was an all-round Engineering at Hull College of cricketer and was described as a PETER Houldsworth (1945-49) Higher Education is now Vice BRIAN Dowbiggin (1954-59) has 'most sincere and wonderful has been appointed manager of Principal at Reading College of been appointed assistant branch person'. the Garforth branch of Barclay's Technology. After obtaining his manager of the Trustee Savings The Headmaster was inter­ Bank. He joined Martin's Bank B.Sc (Eng) at Imperial College, Bank in Longridge. After joining ested to meet Mrs Comberbach in 1949 and after working at London, Mr Threlfall spent four the bank in 1966 at Blackburn he and to see a letter from Mr several branches in the Leeds years with the English Electric has held appointments at the Arthur Holden praising her hus­ district became assistant manager Company including two years as Leyland and Chorley branches. band's work, and also corres­ at Dewsbury in 1968. Since assistant to the works manager, Brian's hobbies include stamp pondence from Mr Arthur 1976 he has been manager of experimental aircraft. This was and coin collecting, model rail­ Montagon (Mathematics master). Barclay's Pudsey branch. followed by a Senior Lectureship ways and DIY. Brian is also a in Mechanical Engineering at the keen member of Cherry Tree John Dalton College of Tech­ Cricket and Club. Professorship nology, Manchester. STUART Hirst (1970-76) last for biologist Our thanks year gained an honours degree in law at Dundee University. His AFTER lecturing at the Univer­ The Editorial Staff of Magister THE REV Dr Alan Sowerbutts (1960-66) was initiated vicar of interests as an undergraduate sity College, Galway, Ireland for would like to thank everyone the last ten years, James Haugh- St. James', , by the included being treasurer of the ton has been awarded a profes­ who has contributed articles, , the Rt Rev union, president of the debating sorship. Following the Govern­ letters and general news, w ith­ Robert Martineau and inducted society and chairman of the uni­ ment award, he is now professor out which the production of by the , versity's Conservative Association. in micro-biology. James left this magazine would not be the Ven C.W.D. Carroll. He was He also formed and led a student QEGS in 1962 for Liverpool possible. associated with St. Luke's before brass band. University,’ where he gained a being ordained as curate to B.Sc. and Ph.D. Canon Neil Pritchard at St. M. R. CROSS (1968-75) joined Peter's, Salesbury. After leaving the Health and Safety Executive QEGS he went to Sheffield and in April last year as one of her on to Queen's College, Cambridge Majesty's Inspector of Factories where he took an M.A. degree and was assigned to the North- in theology, followed by a theo­ East Area Office based in New­ logical course at Westcott House, castle-upon-Tyne. This year he Cambridge. attended a post-graduate diploma course at Aston University in Birmingham. THE Rev Frederick William Stephens, vicar of St. Mark's DR JACK Flint who left QEGS church, Witton, Blackburn for the in 1946 has been appointed to the past 18 years has retired. After post of Professor of Hispanic leaving QEGS (1919-29) he was Studies at Hull University. After ordained 46 years ago at Man­ leaving school, he attended Man­ chester Cathedral and after brief chester University where he ministries in and Staly- gained a first class honours degree bridge was appointed Vicar of in modern languages. He then Christ Church, Dukinfield in spent a year researching at the 1939. From 1948 to 1961 he was University of Madrid before Vicar of St. Mary's, Liskeard, taking up a career in the textile Cornwall, followed by a year as industry. In 1964 he joined the rector of Kingston Parish Church, University of Strathclyde where Jamaica. he was a student in Spanish, Latin and American Studies.

GRAHAM G. Dickinson (1965- 72) in a letter advising us of his Bankers Success new address, tells us he is now a MICHAEL Stirrup (1960-66) former secretary of the Old Blackburnians partner in the firm of solicitors COLIN Douglas Turton (1900-00) London branch, married Miss Jeannie Aspinall at St. Mary of Bsthamy of Robin Thompson 8c Partners. has qualified as an Associate Church, Woking, last July. Michael was an actor with Manchester From January this year he has of the Institute of Bankers. Library Theatre before joining the BBC as continuity announcer seven been the partner in charge of the Colin is with Lloyds Bank at years ago. His wife also works for the BBC. firm's Birmingham office. Preston. Below: One of the diners and right: Toasting years GIRLS AT DINNEF at School. FOR F IR ST T IM E OLD GIRLS attended the space. The decision to ban guests speeches. This year, a translation annual dinner in Big School inevitably left some members dis­ of the School song appeared in gruntled — especially as some had the Speech Day programme and for the first time in the been regular attenders with their it is produced on page 19 association's 52 years — and guests for many years. Eric Race (1959-64) the they voted it a success. There were many more youn­ ebulliant chairman of the London There were fives ladies at the ger members than usual, inclu­ branch, was to have proposed a meal, which had a slightly d if­ ding the girls, and the final list toast to the School, but family illness forced him to step down ferent format than usual. They was 143 — 73 down on the included former pupils, Jennifer previous year. There were of only four days before the dinner. Clifford Singleton, the Chief Sutcliffe, who is reading history course no diners in the anteroom, at St. Anne's College, Oxford; which was much better, and there Executive of Blackburn, agreed to Judith Cooke, currently at Seale was a little more room, 'Wiich stand in at the last moment to Hayne Agricultural College; and was much appreciated. Th

OBA 1 Committee ’ Member, lain Newton and Neil Hayes during the break

Mr Clifford Singleton, proposing a toast Above: One member obviously enjoying Above: Three of the ladies were also enjoying the dinner, from the left, Ms to the School, the evening. Jennifer Sutcliffe, Ms Judith Cooke and Mrs Lesley Read. MAGISTER Page 15 MAGISTER Page 14 Life membership goes Head visits New John Duckworth informed the Annual Meeting that the cost of the last edition of Magister was £840. Although he had stepped World Old Blacks down as editor he was still pre­ 2 9 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 22 beds pared to contribute to the pro­ up to £30 7 x 4 duction of Magister. A sub­ committee for Magister was elec­ Holgate, Roger Smith, Steve possible. Roger Smith agreed to THE rather unusual equation in the title demonstrates the ted, namely Peter Pearson, chair­ Monk and Eric Fairhurst. It was supply any useful golfing extent of my recent North American travels, as the Page man and convener; the Headmas­ again stressed that all members of information. Scholar of The English-Speaking Union to the U.S.A. and the ter, Roger Smethurst, John the committee should supply as recipient of much North American hospitality — a particu­ Duckworth, Fred Gillibrand, Mike much information and news as Continued on page 18 lar pleasure being that of meeting Old Blacks on three memor­ able occasions.

OLD BLACKBURNIANS'ASSOCIATION I visited 29 schools, three Uni­ tant and enabled me to extend INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st JULY, 1980 versities, 3 State Colleges and all my visit to Georgia and Canada, three American Service Colleges, at the beginning and end of my 'official' tour. 1979 1979 USMA at West Point, USNA at 706 Subscriptions 753.92 Minniapolis and the USAFA at My Page Scholarship (named clothing, packing suitcases and In San Francisco a month later whizzing through airport security. I had a leisurely lunch with Peter General Expenses ------— Released from Life Membership Fund 125.00 Colorado Springs. after Walter Hines Page — the 21 During this time. Prince Charles Murphy, who left in 1961 to read 15 Postages 90.24 Income from Investments: American ambassador to London All this covered more than at the end of the 1st World War) dutifully became engaged, the Law at Cambridge and is now Blackburnian Magazines ------4% Consols 50.00 20 14,000 miles in seven weeks on provided me with hospitality and President was nearly assassinated, with the celebrated law-firm of 8%% Barclays Bank Ltd. Loan 53.62 969 Magister 736.43 28 airline flights (with 7 dif­ accommodation in a variety of and Prime Minister Trudeau vir­ Bronson, Bronson & McKinnon 47 Corporation Tax 76.75 3V4% British Electricity 7.00 ferent companies) and the equa­ locations which I chose. New tually threatened U.D.I. — so my in their fabulous skyscraper _ H. King:- Memorial 15.00 15% Term Bond ------tion as solved meant sleeping in York (where I stayed with the training in history did not come offices in the Bank of America § Surplus to Accumulated Fund 525.27 22 beds. I wore out one pair of Reverend Dr John Andrew, amiss! pyramid which now dwarfs that 110.62 shoes, had to buy one extra Rector of St. Thomas' Episco­ fantastic city. Peter has only Less: Incom e Tax 3 2 .1 7 - suitcase, acquired enough school pal Church on Fifth Avenue), But my happiest memories recently joined the brain-drain prospectuses to fill a large book­ Boston-Massachusetts (where I centre on three Old Blacks but was anxious to hear news meetings. In my first three days of the School, despite his having 79 78.45 case and gained a veritable wealth visited the Boston Latin School, in America, I was the guest of to move house, do his (American) 150.05 228.50 of school experience which founded in 1634 by old boys of 83 Savings Bank Interest Scapa North America at their Bar finals, all at the same time. 5.00 should make me better at my job my last school, Boston Grammar 5 War Memorial Ground Rent and help QEGS as we sail into the School), Baltimore, Maryland/ Waycross, Georgia plant where I I was able to present him with a 127 Profit on Annual Dinner 273.27 complietely unknown waters of Washington, D.C./Mobile, Ala­ was most kindly entertained by new Old Blackburnian tie and I 5 Profit/(Loss) on Social Activities (17.00) Independence. bama/Colorado Springs, Colo­ Mr and Mrs Bill Westhead, (Bill was only sorry that a lengthy 70 Donations 40.00 rado/Salt Lake City (where I was being an Old Rossallian) who lunch hour was our sole time to­ - O.B.F.C. — Final Payment re Bar 35.00 Independence was certainly the guest of an old friend of a showed me their Waycross plant gether. the keynote of all educational current architect-parent) Los and introduced me to the four £ 1.443.69 establishments I visited, and the Angeles, California/San Francisco, Old Blacks Scapa folk there, as 1.075 £ 1.443.69 LQ2S My extra ten days in Canada funding of American and Cana­ California/ and Portland, Oregon. well as an introduction to my first rounded o ff a most memorable dian Schools, and the application live alligators, black beans, white­ "sabbatical" when, leaving my of, or rather non-application of, It was not unusual tor me to tailed deer and millionaires! The Page Scholarship behind, I flew BALANCE SHEET the Voucher system was what my visit three educational establish­ President of the company dined to stay with a former head- report to the School's Governors ments in one day, have break­ me out at The Green Frog — the 1,208 Lammack Ground at cost less sales 1,207.77 boy of Barnard Castle School Life Membership Fund was inevitably focused upon. But fast appointments, as well as beginning of the sad saga in which (where I was Senior History 5,282.03 4,597 Balance at 1st August, 1979 links with the Old Blacks and speak at dinner-parties, and I I gained altogether half-a-stone in master) who is now a most suc­ 685 New Members 650.00 Investments at Cost Blackburn were mightily impor­ became adept at quick-change weight! cessful actuary in Vancouver. 5,282 5,932.03 1,161 £1,250 4% Consols Then — after a computer error D ile tio n s 125.00 (Market Value £412) 1,160.60 which caused my sleeping-car to _ Written off to Accumulated Fund 3 2 3 5 3 448.53 £650 8%% Barclays Bank Ltd. Unsecured be already occupied when I 5,282 5,483.50 582 Loan 1986/93 (Market Value £458) 582.59 boarded the Trans-Continental express (by a beautiful brunette, 1,208 War Memorial Ground Rent 1,207.77 £400 3V4% British Electricity I hasten to add) I then went by 282 Stock 1976/79 ------train through the fabulous Trustee Savings Bank 15% term Bond Creditors Rockies to Calgary to meet the 931 Printers 700.00 - (Market Value £700) 700.00 2,443.19 three wise men of the Old Blacks _ Postages 143.53 2,500 Loan to Q.E.G.S. 4,000.00 in Canada, Doctors Alan Ash­ 46 Inland Revenue 77.00 920.53 croft, Alan Lomax and Roger Interest on Investment received Debtors Pilkington, whilst being hosted by _ in advance 17.50 45 Advertisers 155.00 the fourth, Roger Maltby and his 5 Subscriptions ------charming wife on the Maltby Ranch. Accumulated Fund 5 Ground Rent ------155.00 Balance at 1st August, 1979 642.48 2.077 Cash at Savings Bank 26 £ 5 639 Arriving late on Friday night, 3 Surplus for the year 525.27 193 Cash at Lloyds Bank 1,406.22 1,432.87 (after 24 hours on the train — _ Profit on realisation of Investment 118.25 51 Cash in Hand ----- doing the reverse trip of the late Amount written off Life Membership Harry King's) I was whisked - Fund 3 2 3 5 3 1,609.53 around Calgary, the Banff Nat­ ional Park and parts of Alberta £ 9,238.83 8 J 0 9 £ 9,238.83 in a glorious weekend of fellow­ 8.109 ship and good humour. With the HONORARY AUDITORS' REPORT Maltby family I was given a quick We have examined the above accounts, which are in accordance with the information supplied to us and give a overview of expanding Calgary • true and correct record of the transactions for the year ended 31st July, 1980 and of the state of affairs at that date. and the glorious Banff National W. Hare F.C.A. Park — as well as being tempted QEGS memorabilia: The head chats to Roy Ashcroft, right and Alan Lomax by a Phil’s Yum Yum Sundae in R. B. Holden F.C.A. (continued over page). MAGISTER Page 16 Headmaster's visit to United States

Continued from previous page transit system being built. Then Pancake House! In the evening, off to the airport to ride Con­ with a glorious sunset as back­ noisseur class to Ottawa, to be cloth to our discussions, Alan guest of their City Commissioner, Lomax and Roy Ashcroft and an Old Boy of Bury Grammar Roger entertained me to dinner at School. the Inn on the Lake and I re­ viewed the school's progress and My thanks for splendid hospi­ showed them memorabilia of the tality — Old Blacks — and a re­ school which I had brought with newal of my vision that a school, me. We were able to think of based on traditional values with a Harry King and send a card to real sense of academic purpose Margaret, his widow, to drink to and a vision for the future, will the continued success of the never be short of loyal Old Boys, school and to flame so many whose friendship this headmaster dishes at our table as to cause genuinely appreciated. other diners to move further away. 28 May 1981 P.F.J. On Sunday, after morning church and formidable Scrabble In July, Robert Andrew Paul Nigel Hudson Walmsley battles with the Maltbys (younger Norman of Isle of Man, Rams- (1964-73) MA, MB. ChB, married versions!), we were joined by the greave, married Ruth Alison Lee-Anne Mohr in Kentucky, ladies and by Dr and Mrs Roger Sharpies of Belmont Close, USA, in July 1980. Pilkington for another memorable HAUGHTY BUT Wyfordby Avenue. The couple now live in Lan­ meal when we spoke of QEGS, of The wedding took place on caster. Paul is to take up duties as Blackburn High School for Girls the day the groom heard he had demonstrator/lecturer in physi­ and education past, present and HICt.. . ! been successful in his Accoun­ ology and anatomy at the medical future. I hardly had time to seek tancy exams. school, Manchester University in my bed before I was up next • Headmaster enjoying Yum The couple, pictured above, September. morning to visit Calgary Tower, will reside in Wigan. the Hudson Bay Company's shop Yum dessert in Phil's Pancake and observe Calgary's new rapid House Banff. OBA committee member John John Charles Stuart Gascoigne Read and Christine Lesley Met­ the only son of Mr and Mrs calfe, both at QEGS Gascoigne, married Anne Carter, married in July 1980, at Black­ the only daughter of Mr and Mrs burn Registry Office. J.A. Carter, of Oak Road, Easing- John and Christine spent their ton, at St. Mary's Church, Easing- honeymoon touring National ton in August. Parks in the Western United States including the Grand Can­ yon and Yosemite, and visiting San Francisco. A honeymoon in Ischia fo l­ lowed the wedding of Martin B. Holt and Amelia Dunne at Andrew Goeffrey Walsh MA, St. Bartholomew's Church, Great LLB, (1962-71) elder son of Dr Harwood. and Mrs G.P. Walsh, of Gorse The bridegroom is the only Road, Blackburn, married Louise son of Mr Derek Holt, Head of Jane Connery, BA, only daughter Junior School, and Mrs Holt. of Mr and Mrs Gerald P. Connery The bride is the only daughter of Nuttall Lane, Ramsbottom, in of Mr and Mrs James Dunne of May at Chelsea. Meins Croft, Blackburn.

Paul Atwood (1970-74) married Vanea Pentney of Aylsham, Norfolk at Christ’s College Chapel, Cambridge on 28 June 1980. The couple are now living in London where Paul is with Cooper and Lybrand (Accountants) and Vanea is a "physio" at Guy's Hospital. MAGISTER Page 17

THE Annual Dinner and Annual General Meeting of the London Cheshire Branch of the O.B.A. was held on Friday 6th March 1981 at the It's a capital branch Cafe Royal, Regent Street, London. going The attendance of twenty eight was down on the previous strong year but seven had travelled life in London from Blackburn to keep the flag flying and they were: Mr and after Scott Allen, the re­ Andrew Shaw, Graham Foster, THE Old Boys' Cheshire and Carl Marsden (Chairman of Gover­ tiring chairman, was thanked for Stephen Singleton and Paul South Lancashire Branch Ladies nors), Mr and Mrs Eric Kay, Mr his hard work during the past Isherwood. Evening was held, as usual, in and Mrs John Read, Mr Jack three years, the following o ffi­ For information regarding the Cheshire Suite of the Bowdon Monk and Mr Harold Burrows. cers were elected: President: Mr Branch activities please contact Hotel on Friday May 15th. In After a somewhat exotic meal Ray Vipond; Chairman, Mr Eric Mr Eric Race, 9 Willowmead spite of there being a longer list of of Filet de Macquereau, Fumee Norcross; Secretary, Mr Eric Square, Marlow, Bucks SL7 1HP. apologies than usual, the dinner aux Groseilles, Escalope de^ Din- Race; Treasurer, Mr Denis Telephone Marlow (06284) 2757. was attended by 24 guests inc­ donneau Emanuelle, Panache Ber- Vipond. luding 5 from Blackburn. AN Annual Buffet was held once gere, Pommes Parisienne, Parfait A very pleasant evening was The Headmaster replied to a Glace au Marsala, PSche au enjoyed by all present although again in Nell Gwynn's House toast to the school, and related Cointreaux, Cafe, Scott Allen the numbers attending were less at Hammersmith on Thursday some of his experiences in Canada proposed the Loyal Toast and than in previous years and con­ 27th November, 1980 with the Eric Kay mentioned the current as retiring chairman also pro­ sideration will be given to a less kind permission of the London activities of the Old Black­ posed the Toast to the school and expensive venue and possibly a Corinthian Sailing Club. burnians' Association. guests. simpler meal. Other functions of Some 46 people turned up to Those present were: Mr and Mr Eric Kay replied on behalf the branch have been well atten­ enjoy an informal evening con­ Mrs B. Batey, Mr and Mrs I. C. of the school and guests, infor­ ded by both London residents sisting of talking, drinking and Batey, Mr and Mrs W. Birtwell, ming the ensemble that the and students from the various eating. Dr and Mrs T. S. Hindle, Mr and Headmaster was unable to attend London colleges and hospitals. The menu was: Soup, Meat Mrs H. S. Liversedge, Mr and Mrs as he was away shooting croco­ Present were: Mr and Mrs and Potato Pie, Cheese and E. Taylor, Mr and Mrs E. West, diles (with a camera I) somewhere Scott Allen, Mr and Mrs Ray Biscuits followed by coffee, for Mr and Mrs H. Ramsbottom, Mr in the U.S.A. Mr Kay gave a Vipond, Mr and Mrs Eric Nor­ the fantastic cost of £1.50. C. R. J. Bury, Mr I. C. Moore, Mr resume of school activities, exam­ cross, Mr and Mrs Michael Stir­ In a way it was a 40's re­ H. L. Schollick - and from Black ination successes, sporting achie­ rup, Clare Stevens, Sheila Tibbies, union, when a lot of old friends burn, Mr and Mrs P. F. Johnston. vements and Old Blackburnian Godfrey Charnley and guest, Neil caught up with 40 years gossip. Mr and Mrs E. J. Kay, Mrs K. Association news. Dickinson and guest, Denis Members present were: C. P. Hunter. The A.G.M. then followed Vipond, Eric Race, Denis Hull, Waring (39-43), T. E. Tomlin­ son (39-43), D. Vipond (39-46), A 'Mens Night' was held at the R. Croasdale (39-43), M. Wilkin­ Bowdon Hotel, Bowdon, Cheshire son (39-47), J. Whittaker (39- on Friday, November 21, 1980. 43), G. Smith (34-39), A. W. Harold Ramsbottom, secretary 44 at Oxford meal Shaw, P. H. Price, M. Richardson, of the branch and organiser of D. E. Hull, S. Hird, R. Vipond, the evening, proposed the loyal The 1980 Annual Dinner of the Oxford Branch of the Association toast and welcomed the guests was held at the East gate Hotel, High St. on Friday, Oct. 31st, 1980. G. Charnley, A. Eastham, S. R. The President of the local branch of John Routh organised the Singleton, M. W. Barton, A. on behalf of the nine branch event, ably supported by Mr John Clark. Stainton, M. Stirrup, E. Hor- members present. He also offered The loyal toast was proposed by John Clark and John Routh wel­ cross, E. Race, Clare Stevens, apologies for twenty eight branch comed the guests and proposed a toast to the late Harry King to whom M. Bradley, P. Isherwood, N. members who were unable to this meeting meant so much. The President then proposed a toast to Dickinson, G. Foster, P. Ather­ attend. the school, to which the Headmaster responded giving a brief resume of ton, C. Garrett, S. Allen. With The Headmaster replied on the current activities of the school. apologies from J. Lee. behalf of the seven guests and Mr Routh then called upon Mr EJ. Whittle, the school's Careers gave a report on the activities of Master to speak as chief guest. This he did with commendable humour and panache. Mr E J. Kay spoke briefly of the activities of the Parent AN informal evening was held at the school and Old Blackburnians Teacher Association and brought greetings from the other branches of the Old Chesterfield in Shepherd's Association during the past few the Association. Market on 15th October 1980. months. Those attending were, from the University, Miss Jennifer Sut­ During the evening Mr Geoff In spite of the reduced num­ cliffe, Miss Ann Chippindale, Miss Sharon Atherton, Miss Alison Hart­ Mercer (ex classics master) arrived bers the evening was voted a ley, D.J. Clark, M J. Kay, A J . Aspin, P.J. Duckworth, W.J. Routh, and some of the older members great success by all present. N.R. Holden, P.H. Banks, P.M. Bland, T.J. Masterton, A .I. Evans, B.G. Lea, M.A. Ryan, J.H. Aldred, A.C. Jackson, C.W. Slinger, S. enjoyed reminiscing of the "good Those attending were: Mr Searley, M.J. Sharpies, K.A. Hayes, A.C. Jennings, J.C. Chamberlain, old days". Philip F. Johnston (Headmaster), C.J. Sultan, D. Preston. Those attending were: Eric Mr R. Hunter (School Bursar), From Blackburn: Mr P.F. Johnston (Headmaster), Mr E.C. Marsden Rafce, Mark Richardson, Eric Nor­ Messrs W. N. Barton, B. Batey, (Chairman of Governors), Mr R. Hunter (School Bursar), Mr EJ. cross, Michael Stirrup, John J. Kenyon, H. S. Marsden, D. M. Whittle (Chief Guest), Mr W.E. Metcalfe, Mr SJ. Ingham, Mr EJ. Kay Marton, Dr H. Morris, E. Taylor, Resident in the Oxford Area: Mr C.P. Waring, Rev Jack Whittaker, Buckles, Scott Allen, Sandy Hird, Mr J. Lee, Mr E. Race, Mr C.G. Edmondson (from London), CJ. Ray Vipond. And newcomers: E. West, H. Ramsbottom, E. J. Garratt. Andrew Shaw, Derek Hull, Kay, J. E. Sagar, F. Gillibrand Late Visitors Were: Miss Rachael Baggaley, Miss Claire Stevens, Miss Stephen Blakey, Stephen Single­ (O.B.A. Treasurer), K. Forbes, Elizabeth Clarke, S.S. Raynor, R J. Haynes. ton and Mike Bradley. R. Smethurst. Check if there's a branch near you We should like to take this opportun­ Mr Harold Ramsbottom, all old boys, the Parent Association and ity of reminding Old Boys up and down the 157 Chester Road, Hazel Grove, the school. country that we have active branches in Stockport, Cheshire. Old Boys will be interested to know Yorkshire, South Lancashire and Cheshire, Telephone 0625 87 3344 that we have an active group of mem­ the London area and at Oxford and Cam­ London Area Branch: bers in Canada who meet regularly in Cal­ bridge. They provide a variety of activities Mr Eric Race, gary. For further information Old Boys and most of them have a Ladies Evening. 9 Willowmead Square, in Canada should contact: They are all keen to widen their mem­ Marlow. Bucks. SL7 1HP Dr Roger Maltby bership and we invite those who are inter­ Telephone 06284 2757 Box 59, Site 2553, Calgary, Alberta, ested to contact the appropriate secretary Oxford Branch: Canada T3C 3N9 whose name and address is given below. Mr Peter Banks, Yorkshire Branch: Christ Church College, Oxford. Should any Old Boy in an area not Mr Guy M. Shuttleworth, For the University branch at Cam­ covered by the above branches wish to 1 St. Peter's Grove, York, Y 03 6AS bridge please contact Mr Eric Kay, act as liaison for that area, please get in Telephone York 22450 c/o School, West Park Road, Blackburn touch with Mr Eric Kay at school or Editor South Lancashire and Cheshire Branch: who is liaison officer between the branches. of MAGISTER c/o school. MAGISTER Page 18 Membership All at sea . . . almost at 1,000 mark AGM cont. from page 14 the association was grateful. It The following officers were elec­ was obviously important that a ted: President: Mr J.E. Sagar was liaison between the association re-elected; Chairman: Mr E J. Kay and the School be maintained and was elected; Vice-Chairman: it was fortunate that there were Mr R. Smith was elected; Secre­ several members of staff on the tary: Mr D.l. Forbes was re-elec- committee. ted; Treasurer: Mr F. Gillibrand On the social scene, OBA vice- was elected; Auditors: Messrs W. chairman Roger Smith had arran­ Hare and R.B. Holden were re­ ged a dinner dance which was due elected. Committee: H. Burrows, to be held on September 26 but J. Duckworth, E. Fairhurst, W.K. due to lack of support, he had felt Forbes, T. Hindle, E.G. Hunt, H. it necessary to cancel. However, Isherwood, N. Jepson, E.C. Mars­ thanks were due to Roger'for his den, SJ. Monk, I.D. Newton, efforts. K.V. Newton, P.T. Pearson, W.H. Procter, J.S. Read, T. Riley, The secretary thanked the rest of R. Smethurst, R.B. Smith, W.E.T. the committee for their efforts on Walsh, J. Warner and K. Wight- behalf of the association during man. Ex Officio: Mr P.F. Johns­ the past year which had been a WHEN long distance singer Darryl ling the world for another five ton, Headmaster and Mr R.N. particularly more difficult one David returned home to Black­ years. It is hard work but it is an burn he had logged 250,000 exhilarating life at sea. Hornsby, Chairman of the Foot­ than usual. He also stressed to those members who would be ele­ miles at sea as a cabaret singer on Darryl met his partner ball Club. a cruise liner. The multilingual Gretchen G riffith, formed a duo cted to the committee for the fo l­ singing and dancing act is part of act "M ilk and Honey" and started lowing year, the hard work which the entertainment on the C.T.C. their ship-board life. would be needed in replacing the cruise ship "Mikhail Lermontov". As well as his cabaret act efforts of Harry King and John Darryl who sings under the Darryl helps to organise ship­ Duckworth. name of Danny Lester said that board entertainment. He sings and Mr E.C. Marsden informed the he is looking forward to travel­ speaks in five languages. meeting that the School Gover­ nors had considered recruitment of new OBA members and had ----- No Magister? ------agreed that the £30 caution mon­ ey held by the School on behalf Have you moved? of each pupil could be used as a THE OLD Blackburnians' Association has a member­ life membership fee to the associ­ ship in excess of 1,000 Old Boys. ation. It was therefore agreed that the life membership fee should be During the year each member still subscribing at Roger Smith - new vice-chairman adjusted to £30 from September the very old rate of 7/6d. (37p) was approached The Secretary reported with reg­ 1981 and thanks were recorded to individually and invited to subscribe at the current ret that Mr Duckworth had tend­ the Governors and the Headmas­ £2 subscription. ered his resignation as editor of ter for allowing this facility. At the present time, 42 lapsed annual members and 131 Magister which had very reluct­ The treasurer, Mr Fred Gillibrand, still subscribing £1 by Bankers Order are being independently antly been accepted by the com­ reported there were just less than invited to up-date their payments. When correcting a Bankers 1,000 members. Some were still Order amount please remember to cancel the old Bankers mittee. Everyone would know of Order. slow in updating their bankers or­ the tremendous amount of work Owing to the high costs of "Magister" and postal charges Mr Duckworth had put in over ders to £2 and 152 members still the Association will only continue to service a membership the past 10 or 11 years in produc­ owed subscriptions; 31 members paying at the current subscription rates. ing Magister and the committee were still paying at the old rate of As it is difficult to bring all members up-to-date with was well aware of the task in 37p. However these members subscription amounts it was decided that the Annual Sub­ front of it regarding production were not serviced by the associa­ scription of £2 would remain the same but Life Membership increased to £30. of future editions. In particular, it tion. It was agreed that no further action be taken with regard to the This year should see the implementation of the Head­ was pleasing to report that follow­ master's suggestion whereby the cost of life membership is association's investments other ing Mr Duckworth's decision to added to a pupil's final account for school fees. use a different printing process than allowing the treasurer to re­ In 1980, an exercise in verifying the Life Membership for the last edition, costs had invest the Term Bond in January. Fund was carried out; the result being that £323.53 was been substantially reduced. All The accounts were adopted and written off to the Accumulated Fund. It has been suggested members of the committee had the chairman recorded a vote of that this exercise be repeated about every 5 years. Except been requested to supply inform­ thanks to the treasurer for his re­ for this item the accounts are straightforward and appear to be entering a more simple, concise form than in the past. ation and newspaper cuttings for port and for preparing the accounts. Probably the most difficult task of a Treasurer is keeping material for the next edition of the membership roll correctly. While some mistakes are Magister through the Headmaster, John Read reported the cost of perhaps inevitable when this roll is 1,000 plus, every effort the School had kindly agreed to the 1980 Dinner had almost is made to keep these to a minimum. Your assistance in act as a clearing house for this doubled as a result of employing notifying ANY news for "Magister", Obituaries and Changes material and also other associa­ new caterers but it was hoped that of Address are always gratefully received and these can be tion business. In this respect, Mr this would result in a marked im­ sent directly to any Officers or via the School, West Park Road, Blackburn. Kay had taken on some of the provement. See reports on the din­ mantle of Harry King and for this ner on pages 12 and 13. MAGISTER Page 19

What about branches in Australia, Hong kong and USA?

ALLAN Dodd writes from bourne H ilton, quite near around the Far East. He can are widening their horizons Melbourne to say that Austra­ to the Melbourne Cricket be contacted at the Peninsula by moving to the United lian education is following ground, so what about you Hotel, Kowloon, Telephone States. They have both been the lead set by QEGS in Test Match fans. 3-673011 during office hours. offered positions with law having co-educational sixth Allan is now at 8 Crellin A nother "overseas posting" firms in San Francisco. San forms in Public Schools. In Grove, Camberwell, Vic although much nearer to Francisco is a beautiful city, fact, some have now started 3124, Australia. home has been reported to Peter writes, if you don't bringing in the girls at Prep. CHRIS. Lund has asked us to us, that o f the prom otion of mind the occasional earth­ School level. Dissatisfaction mention that now he is Mr John A. Redman who has quake, delightful in which to w ith the State system has led permanently resident in Hong been appointed manager of live and work. Peter can be to a boom in demand for Kong, he is in a position to the Douglas, Isle of Man contacted at the Law Offices Public School places despite of Bronson Bronson and act as a 'link-man' in setting branch of the National West­ annual fees fo r day boys of McKinnon, Bank of America up a Hong-Kong/Far East minster Bank. about £1600. branch of the Old Black- Center, 555 California Street, Allan is suggesting an 'old burnians. He believes there PETER Murphy informs us San Francisco, California boys' gathering at the Mel­ are several 'old boys' dotted that he and his wife Hilary 94104. (Tel: 415-391-4500).

CANTILENA SCHOOL SONG

QUAM Elissa refundavit, Blackburn School, by good Queen Banker is Bess Schola Blackburnensis, Refounded in its hour of stress. Saecla tria plus duravit. Three centuries and more has Non quod largius dotavit stayed; appointed Virgo Tudorensis. But not because of bounties paid Or blessings from the Tudor Maid. Frustra quaerimus annales, In vain for records shall we look manager Majorum Historiam, In our Elders' history book. FOR many people, working in the Nisi numerem legales The Charter, true, we mat extol And many a dusty parchment management world of banking Formas admodum ferales, scroll. means frequent changes of scene Vix vocaris gloriam. But Glory—these you'd hardly call and a recent man on the move is Mr Don Newton. He has been Laus si desit diluturna, If lasting praise should seem to employed in banking since leaving QEGS in 1949, starting work at ne queramur fraudem. fail. Let us not our loss bewail: a local branch of Barclays. Now Adsit virtus hodierna; Let Manliness be seen to-day. he has been appointed manager Haec manebit sempiterna; For this alone abides for aye: of the bank's branch at Whit­ Haec meretur laudem. 'Tis this that merits praise alway. worth Park, Manchester. He is no stranger to Manchester, having Virtus potius quam stemma, Nay, let us not hard fortune gained some of his early experi­ weep. Sortem ne ploremus, ence in the profession working This wish, this motto, let us keep: at several branches in the Man­ Haec voluntas, hoc sit therma; "To each his crown of Glory be," chester area. Suum cuique diadema That is the honour we long to see. Many people in Bolton will Decus id petemus. For 'Pluck is more than Pedigree.' also know Mr Newton from his Live on, then each member here. appointment as assistant manager at the Market Street branch in Vivat membrum quodlibet, In highest Honour soon appear. Summo sit honore: Our alma Mater let us sing 1967, an appointment which Mr Eric Sagar, our President, lasted only a year before his Matrem almam decactemus, All reverence and all honour bring. suffered a heart attack since our promotion to manager at: the Hanc colamus exornemus Marple branch. Long may she reign, tho' we are last edition, but we are pleased to Semper sit in flore. gone. report he is recovering satisfac­ Since 1974 he has been an VIVATI VIVAT! VIVAT! And evermore Live On! Live on! torily and we all wish him the inspector at Barclay's Preston best of health for the future. local head office. MAGISTER Page 20 'Blacks injuries GOLF THE annual OBA golf was rained off in June — for the second year running. It was re-arranged to be held at Wilpshire Golf dub in keep cup at bay August. (Seepage 10).

THE season got off to its custom­ promotion with a run of twelve (cartilage) who were out of the Ian D. Sagar (1955-61) son of ary start with the annual 7-a-side games without defeat, under the side for quite a while, but are now the President J.E. Sagar (1919-25) competition, and even though the captaincy of Tim Mercer. both fully recovered. was elected Captain of Blackburn The 2nd XI under the Cap­ Old Blacks fielded three sides The 1st XI have had an indif­ Golf Club on 24th November taincy of Nigel (Dud) Tolley (two being only to make up ferent season in the League and 1980. J. N. Prest (1932-40), have not been able to emulate numbers due to backwords), they Cup: being likely to finish in the Governor of the School and past their successes of the past two were unable to win the Trophy. bottom half of the table in the Captain and Council Member of seasons, this being mainly due to The 1st 7 were knocked out in League, and being knocked out Blackburn Golf Club was elected fielding an ever changing side due the semi-final. The eventual win­ of the F. A. Challenge Vase in Captain of Pleasington Golf Club to the injury problem. Moving to ners were Old Rivingtonians who the first round by Clitheroe, on 22nd January 1981. Both the 3rd XI they are having their have never before won the com­ and the Lancashire Amateur Cup attended Manchester University worst season for a number of petition. in the third round by Blackpool where they both gained their years, being in danger of rele­ Rangers. Maroons for Golf. The weather has once again gation. played a big part in this season's The Club has been hit by a Finally, on a brighter note, fixtures, with the Club having large number of injuries this three young players have had played only half its matches at season, one of which was to Dave quite a good season, Ian Johnson the end of the official season. It Hindle who has unfortunately and Guy Anderson both making has been rather an inconspicuous been told to give up the game. the 1st XI and in the latter stages season, where the major high­ Two more 1st XI players on the of the season Nick McKeown has light has been the performance of injury list were Phil Sumner made a place for himself in the team beaten the 4th XI, who are pressing for (foot injury) and Keith Taylor 1st XI goal. COMPLETED FIXTURES TO THURSDAY, 30th APRIL, 1981 in final

P WDL F A Pts THE Club entered 5 teams in the Blackburn and District League 1st X1 26 10 3 13 34 43 23 this season. The first team in Division One finished comfort­ 2nd X I 28 11 7 10 58 42 29 ably half way up a very strong division. Both the Second and 'A ' 3rd X1 24 8 4 12 42 49 20 teams competed in Division Two, with the Second team finishing 4th X1 25 14 5 6 80 51 33 half way up the table, but sadly the 'A ' team in the relegation zone. The 'B' team competed in Division Three, winning the League Championship, being un­ defeated in their 16 matches. The 'C' team won the 4th Divi­ sion title losing only two matches. In the knock-out cup the 'B' team had a fine run, reaching the final where they met the 1st Division champions Alec's Field. In a fiercely competitive match the 'B' team lost by a mere 3 points. Once again Steven Derbyshire, a Junior player with the Club, represented the Town Junior Team in all their matches in the Lancashire & Cheshire League. MAGISTER Page 21

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A. Ibbotson (1968-77) Graduated ^^oaJms and lkm [) B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. Civil Engineering, Newcastle-upon -Tyne University.

TJ. Gabbutt (1966-76) Gradu­ S.A. Kay (1970-77) Graduated NEWS IN BRIEF ated LL.B., Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. B.A., Class 2, Hons. Quantum Law, Manchester University. Chemistry, New College, Oxford.

CJ. Garratt (1969-77) Graduated H.H. Cook, B.A. (1967-74) B.A., Class 1, Hons. Physiological G. Kelleher (1969-76) Graduated M.E. Barton (1970-77) Gradu­ Awarded D. Phil in Chemical Sciences, Magdalen College, B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. ated B.A. Class 2, Div 1, Hons. Engineering at Bailiol College, Oxford. Social Psychology, London Ancient History and Archaeology, Oxford. Appointed Mechanical School of Economics. University. Engineer with B.P. Chemicals, London. A.E. Geldeard (1970-77) Gradu­ D.C. Kinlock (1970-77) Gradu ated B.A., Class 3, Hons. Accoun­ ated B.Sc., Class 3, Hons. Geo­ Flying Officer PJ. Bell (1968-75) tancy, Preston Polytechnic. chemistry, Cardiff. Awarded his wings at Finningley M.C. Cook (1968-75) Qualified by Air Vice Marshal B. Brownlow. M.B., Ch.B., Manchester Univer­ sity. Appointed Junior House Posted to Vulcan Training, R.A.F. D. Gibson (1970-77) Graduated Scampton. Officer, Burnley Victoria Hospital and Blackburn Royal Infirmary. B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. Microbiology, Swansea.

A.S.D. Birchall (1970-77) Gradu­ ated LL.B., Hons. Law, Shef­ M.C. Cooper (1970-76) Gradu­ ated B.A. Class 1, Hons. Mathe­ M.F. Gibson (1966-75) Qualified field University. matics, Magdalen College, Oxford. M.B., Ch.B., Manchester Univer­ Appointed Scientific Officer, sity. Appointed Houseman, Man­ Government Communications chester Royal Infirmary. S.A. Blakey (1967-77) Gradu- H.Q. Cheltenham. LL.B. Class 2, Div 2, Hons. Law, Bristol University. A.D. Goudie (1967-76) Gradu­ SJ. Counsell (1962-70) Appoin­ ated B.A., Class 2, Hons. Engi­ ted Head of German Department, neering Science, Exeter College, Hutton Grammar School, Preston. Oxford. Appointed Engineer with M.J. Brookes (1970-77) Gradu­ British Aerospace, Warton. Allison J. Lord (1976-78) Awar­ ated B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. ded the Jelf Medal in Medical Zoology-Applied Zoology, Bangor SJ. Davies (1970-76) Graduated Science, King's College, London. University. H.R. Graham (1970-77) Gradu­ B.A., Class 2, Hons. Engineering ated B.A., Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. Science, Keeble College, Oxford. Ancient History, Classical Civili­ Appointed to post with Racal CJ. Manson (1970-77) Graduated R. Byrom (1966-76) Graduated sation, Sheffield University. (Slough) Limited. B.A., Class 2, Div. 2, Religious B.Sc., Econ. Class 2, Hons. Studies, . Accounting and Finance, London School of Economics. Appointed SJ.K. Hall (1967-76) Graduated D.M. Dempsey (1969-76) Gradu­ Student Accountant with A. B.A., Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. R. March (1972-77) Graduated Anderson, London. ated B.Sc., Hons. Physiology, French, Leeds University. York University. LL.B., Class 3, Hons. Law, Liver­ pool Polytechnic.

Gillian P. Campbell (1976-78) D. Hardman B.A. (1966-68) Staff- Awarded Half-Blue for Squash, N J. Douglas (1970-77) Gradu­ Appointed Deputy Headmaster, McKinstry Gradu ated B.A., Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. s . (1 9 6 8 -7 5 ) St. Andrews University. King Edward VI School, Lich- ated B.D.S., Manchester Univer- Economics and Geography, New- field. Staffs. sity. castle-upon-Tyne University. D.J. Clark (1969-75) Graduated B.A. Class 2, Hons. Modern Lan­ JJ. Haworth (1945-50) Appoin- c .E . Melling (1970-77) Graduated guages, Exeter College, Oxford. A. Duxbury (1970-77) Graduated ted Pr.nc.pal, Lloyds Bank Staff B A Economics, Liverpool Uni- B.A., Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. Training College, Kingswood. vers.ty. French, Leeds University. Surrey. Appointed Graduate Trainee with A. Coar (1970-77) Graduated Boots Limited, Nottingham. B.Sc(Tech) Class 2, Div. 2. Hons. MJ. Haworth (1967-74) Gradu­ Chemical Engineering, Sheffield ated B.A., Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. AJ. Mitchell (1970-76) Gradu­ University. Appointed Process Modern Languages, Durham Uni­ ated B.A., Class 3, Hons. Business Engineer, John Brown Limited, G.R. Foster (1968-77) Graduated versity. Appointed Lecturer at the Studies, Preston Polytechnic. London. B.A., Class 2, Hons. Physiolo­ University of Limoges (France). gical Sciences, Wadham College, Oxford. S.W. Cocker (1970-77) Graduated P. Howarth (1970-76) Graduated P.V. Moore (1969-76) Gradu­ B.Sc., Class 3, Hons. Petroleum B.Sc., Medical Sciences, St. And­ ated B.A., Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. Engineering, Imperial College, S.B. Fowler (1970-77) graduated rews University. Ancient History and Classical Civ­ London. Appointed Process Engi­ B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. ilisation, Sheffield University. neer, Davy McKee Ltd., London. Biology, York University. Appointed Constable in the Che­ S. Hunter (1970-77) Graduated shire Police Constabulary. B.A., Class 2, Hons. Geography, D. Collison B.Sc. (1969-70) G.M. Gabbutt (1967-76) Gradu­ Queen's College, Oxford. Awarded Ph.D. in Inorganic and ated B.A., Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. Appointed Trainee Accountant D.G. Morgan (1970-77) Gradu­ Theoretical Chemistry at Man­ Medical Sciences, St. John's Col­ with Peat, Marwick, Mitchell ated LL.B., Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. chester University. lege, Cambridge. & Co., Preston. Law, Leeds University. MAGISTER Page 22 Step up for Jim MR JIM Danson (1935-40) has PROCTER’S been appointed to the post of Assistant Accountant General, Finance Department, Department f o r of Employment. He was formerly the manager of Employment Exchanges in Bacup, Bamber TELEVISION Bridge and Bolton before being 'exiled' to London in 1967. COLOUR...... BLACK & WHITE Before his present appointment he spent five years with the Man­ power Services Commission. Although he obtained a B.Sc. RENT OR BUY Economics degree, he claims that his exalted position and know­ ledge of high finance is due more to the efforts of 'Jud' Lewney YOUR LOCAL TIGER DEALER and 'Spike' Kennedy than any professional qualifications!

Choose from the best SCHOOL NEWS AS A result of last October's ERIC’S examinations, eight Open Awards All with service that’s proved to Oxbridge were obtained and a further fifteen secured places. The scholarships were awarded to: NEW Jane Horshall, Exhibition, Bal- liol College, Oxford, History. Giles E. Hundleby, Scholarship, St John's College, Oxford, Engin­ PROCTERS eering Science. Sally Millett, .LOOK. Scholarship, Exeter College, Ox­ 14-16 AINSWORTH STREET, BLACKBURN ford, Medicine. Jonathan Procter, Exhibition, Brasennose College, Oxford, Jurisprudence. Michael Telephone 55336. R._ Walker, Scholarship, Christ Church, Oxford, Mathematics. Alan Whiteley, Exhibition, Bal- liol College, O xford, Mathematics. Andrew J. Gosden, Scholarship, Magdalene College, Cambridge, Chemistry. Declan G. Murray, Scholarship, King's College, Cam­ bridge, Mathematics. The places go to: Michael W. Gibson, University College, Oxford, Jurisprudence. Michael T. Harrison, Regent's SEED AND Park College, Oxford, Philosophy and Theology. Andrew J. Holden, Jesus College, O xford, PPP. David Hurst, Christ Church, History/ Ancient History. Thomas L. Phillips, Magdalen College, Ox­ ltd ford, Medicine. Alan J. Shepherd, GABBUTT Merton College, Oxford, Chemi­ stry. Howard J. Smith, Oriel Col­ lege, English. Jennifer J. Tonge, St Edmund Hall, Oxford, Geog­ raphy. Charles E.S. Bullcock, Christ's College, Cambridge, Chemistry. Collette M. George, ERIC Veevers, 24 year old archi- New Hall, Cambridge, Medicine. techural assistant with Whitbreads Mark R. Headley, Corpus Christi at Liverpool had a vital cornea College, Cambridge, Engineering graft operation just before his Booksellers since 1907 Science. Culam A. Patel, Fitz- william College, Cambridge, birthday after waiting over twelve Medicine. Donald M.E. Redding,- months for a tissue match from a Trinity College, Cambridge, suitable donor. He underwent a English. Michael R.H. Wright, similar operation on his other eye Exeter College, Oxford, Classics. two years previously, and the Peel Foundation Awards. only hope of him having normal 4 and 6 PRESTON NEW ROAD A number of awards were gained sight was the further surgery. by Queen Elizabeth's Grammar The cornea graft followed the BLACKBURN. School Pupils. death of a Merseyside athlete J.H. Aldred, A.J. Bate, A.D. Peter Everett whose heart was Telephone 58226 Bell, R.D. Bliss, J.H. Bretherton, also used in a transplant opera­ S.J. Butterworth, J.C. Chamber- lain, M.D. Flannery, M.S. Frank- tion. Eric stated that it was a land, H.N. Halliday, Patricia A. shame there had to be a tragedy Hartley, R.J. Haynes, J.C. Head­ to make it possible for him to 40 and 42 DARWEN STREET ley, D.T. Holden, P.B. Hollins, have the operation but expressed D.E. Hull, L.W. Hundleby, I .P. his gratitude to the donor's BLACKBURN. Jones, D.T. Lindley, P.F. Maho­ parents for giving their consent. ney, D.J. Preston, B.N. Rostron, D.W. Starkie, I.J. Stockdale. Eric added that the hospitals Telephone 59855 Also in 1980 there were 1227 are very short of donors and JCE 'O ' level passes and 948 'A ' would urge people to consider evel passes. being donors. MAGISTER Page 23

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NEWS IN BRIEF PEDAIS P.R. PARKINSON (1969-75) M.G. TAYLOR (1969-74) Gradu­ (Prop. Mick Walker) Graduated B.A., Class 3, Hons. ated B.Sc., Urban Land Econ­ Mathematics, St. John's College, omics, Sheffield Polytechnic. Oxford. Appointed Student Accountant, Deloitte, Haskins and Sells, London. M.P. TAYLOR (1970-77) Gradu­ at 52 QUEEN STREET, GREAT HARWOOD ated B.A., Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. History, Bristol University. M. POLLARD (1970-77) Gradu­ Appointed Trainee Manager, Telephone 886184 ated B.A., Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. Midland Dairies, Birmingham. History, Leeds University. ★ P.D. RIGBY (1972-77) Gradu­ J.M. TOM LI NSON (1969-76) ated B.A., Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. Graduated B.A., Class 2, Div. 2, We cater for all requirements Accountancy, Preston Polytech­ Hons. Combined Studies, Man­ nic. chester University. ★ ★ ★ M.A. ROTHWELL BSc. (1959- PJ. WALKER (1967-76) Gradu­ 66) Appointed Head of the ated B.Sc., Eng., Class 2, Div. 2, Specialists in Cycle Touring Systems Development Group at Hons. Mineral Technology, Im­ the Headquarters of British Pet­ perial College, London University. roleum in London. Appointed a Metallurgist, Tara Mines Ltd., Republic of Ireland. ★ A. SEWELL (1970-77) Gradu­ ated B.A., Class 2, Div. 2, Hons, Agents for KALKHOFF and FALCON Ancient History and Classical P.N.H. WALMSLEY (1964-73) Civilisation, Sheffield University. Qualified M.B., Ch.B., Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham. Appointed Houseman, Lancaster You M U ST compare our prices! E.D. SHARPLES (1967-74) Royal Infirmary. Graduated B.Sc., Class 3, Hons. Mechanical Engineering, Salford University. J.P. WALSH (1969-76) Graduated B.A., Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. Arch­ Men going places call at G.C. SHAW (1970-75) Qualified aeology, Newcastle-upon-Tyne ROY MARLOR and choose University. M.B., Ch.B. Manchester Univers­ quality clothes with a diff­ ity. Appointed House Officer at erence. A difference that N.W.M.G.H. in Neurology. C.J. WALTON (1974-75) Quali­ fied M.B.Ch.B., Birmingham Uni­ the particular man takes S.R. SINGLETON (1968-78) versity. to his heart. Awarded Higher Diplorrla in Es­ tate Management, Leicester Poly­ G.R. WHITTAKER B.A. (1964- technic. 73) Awarded Masters Degree in Business Administration from West Georgia College, U.S.A. Ap­ A ll the to p names end up P.W. SLATER (1968-75) Gradu­ pointed trainee in the Treasury ated B.A., Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. Department of the Citibank of at ROY MARLOR. For Suits, Psychology and Philosophy, Bed­ New York, London branch. Jackets, Trousers, Shirts, ford College, London University. Knitwear, Etc.

B. SMITH (1969-76) Graduated D.G. WILKINSON (1969-77) B.Sc., Class 2, Environmental Graduated B.A., Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. Geography, Manchester Studies, Leicester University. University. You should make ROY T.P. SOUTHERN (1970-77) MARLOR your shop—there's Graduated B.A., Class 2, Div. 2, DJ. WORSLEY (1970-76) Gradu­ no finer place in the whole Hons. Accounting, Preston Poly­ ated B.A., Class 2, Div. 2, Econ­ technic. Appointed Trainee with omics, Manchester University. of the North. Robson Rhodes C.A., Manchester

J.G. STEVENSON (1970-77) S. WRIGHT (1970-76) Graduated Graduated B.A., Class 2, Hons. B A ., Class 2, Hons. Engineering Quantum Chemistry, Merton Science, St. Peter's College, Ox­ College, Oxford. ford. Appointed Trainee Engineer with B. I.C .C . Ltd. ROY G.T. SWIFT (1975-76) Graduated B.A., Class 3, Hons. Engineering Science, Balliol College, Oxford. S.P. WRIGLEY (1970-77) Gradu­ pure n e w 6 J 0 0 € Appointed Installations Engineer ated B.A., Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. MARLOR with Racal Communications Ltd., Ancient History, Newcastle-upon- FOR HAN ABOUT TOWN AND COUNTRY Bracknell, Berks. Tyne University. BLACKbUHN 53 Kina William St. Tel. 59372 BURNLEY 30 The Mall. Tnl. 23073 MAGISTER Page 24

No 25 Summer MAGISTER 1981 Magazine of the Old Blackburnians'Association

JUDGE TO BE GUEST

THE chief guest at the Old Lanark Grammar School and in 1956 and entered practice on Blackburnians Association George Watson’s College. He the Northern Circuit in the annual dinner in Big School gained Master of Arts degrees following year. He was a Recorder from Edinburgh and Oxford o f the Crown Court from 1972 in December is to be His Universities and a Bachelor of to 1978. Honour Judge Bell. Common Law degree from He contested Chorley and Judge Alistair Watson Bell has Oxford. He concluded National Westmorland constituencies for been a Circuit Judge since 1978. Service as a 2nd Lietenant in the the Labour Party in 1964 and The judge, who is 51, was born in RASC in 1955 and was called to 1966 elections respectively. Edinburgh and now lives near the Bar of the Middle Temple. Joseph N. Prest (1932-40) Preston. He was educated at He was a Harmsworth Scholar w ill propose a vote of thanks.

Unilever deputy chief to present prizes

The School Speech Day this Tom Sharratt year is in December at King George's Hall. Old Boys are welcome to attend and are asked to contact Association chairman, Mr Eric Kay at Father School for further details. The chief guest will be the vice-chairman of Unilever Ltd., and son Mr Kenneth Durham who attended Queen Elizabeth's from 1935 to 1941. He served lead the with the Royal Air Force in the second world war and was parties demobilised as Flight Lieu­ tenant in 1946. LIKE father — like son for Nigel He gained a B.Sc honours Bramley- Haworth (1955-66). degree in physics at Manches­ Nigel is a dentist with a practice ter University where he won a in Accrington. Nigel’s father, Hatfield Scholarship. George (1927-37) is personnel After a short spell with the manager with the Lancashire and Atomic Research Establish­ Cumbria Trustee Savings Bank — and leader of the Conservative ment, Harwell, he joined the group on Blackburn Borough Research Laboritory of Uni­ Council. Now Hyndburn Con­ lever at Port Sunlight in 1950. servative group has elected Nigel He was made a director in its leader. 1974. School's under 14 School's 1981-2 football team 1936-7 Netball team MAGISTER Page 2

Whether your cycling requirements are O b it u a r ie s racing, touring, commuting or just for the exercise, come to Courage cup MICK WALKER in memory CYCLES of Fergus The Christian analogy of a seed dying to give new life is one at with which we are all too familiar, and a trite repetition of its hope of Everlasting and Eternal life gives but scant comfort 52 Queen Street to those immediately bereaved. Vet our great sense of loss at GREAT HARWOOD Fergus Scott's death last year (aged but 14 and of a congenital Phone 886184 heart disease) has been tempered by the reaction of his form and his school in the intervening Also at months. All were reminded of the 18 Water Street reality of life beyond the grave, an existence not just earthly and SKIPTON of our situation as pilgrims on a perilous and sometimes shortened Phone 4386 path. But Fergus' memory will live on, in the form of a splendid trophy designed by Vijay Hajela and hand-crafted by Mr. Barry Nothing is too much trouble! Brown (Head of Handicraft) in silver and gilding metal. Suggested by his contemporaries and sup­ ported by the staff, this Fergus The trophy for courage Scott Trophy, to be known as the 4X Trophy for Courage, will be of whom move constantly about awarded — as the occasion arises, the premises at the end of each rather than as an annual award — period. Helen has now completed INVEST IN STYLE to those who have demonstrated her A-levels and is on her way to Fergus' grit in the face of physical University, but she will share the disability, of Fergus' courage in Fergus Scott Trophy. the face of growing impotence, of Moreover it has been Fergus' Fergus' faith in the future. parents' wish that all the money It happens that the first in his estate should pass to the SUITS by recipients of the Trophy will be school and in particular to endow joint-holders of this memorial to a Fergus Scott Memorial History Library, which is presently being 0 Boss Fergus whose first pacemaker implant in 1973 was replaced in established. 1975 and in 1979. Like Fergus' So Fergus' life here will not 0 Skopes O-level results (10 grade A's at be forgotten, nor our pain that he his first attempt in the 4X form) was never permitted to try for we expect similar results from that Oxbridge place which was # Maenson Timothy Perry, who joined us his goal, but his trophy and those from Malsis Preparatory School in to whom it has been awarded will April 1980. Increasing muscular continue to be with us. # Magee sclerosis meant increasing restric­ We salute a brave old Black­ tion of Tim's mobility and his burnian through this trophy and last term saw his use of a wheel­ two worthy successors to the in pure wool, and chair around the school and his Fergus Scott tradition. taking O-levels with increasing P.F.J. Terylene blends pain and discomfort. He leaves us this summer to continue his from £79 studies in Vancouver, British Didicere Prodesse Columbia, Canada, and we send him our good wishes for the We publish below a small future, in a setting a little easier list of those Old Blackburnians for the handicapped than our who have passed away during the GRAYS hilly site. Similarly, Helen Cruden year. We apologise for the brevity. who came into our Sixth Form We would be obliged for as much 1 Penny St. and from The Royal Grammar School information as possible about for Girls at Clitheroe in Septem­ former pupils who have died. Market Hall, ber 1980 has — despite her Mr Ronald Pearson; Mr Tom Blackburn. rheumatoid arthritis — battled Ratcliffe; Mr A. M. Fairbrother with courage and cheerfulness (1915-18) passed away 23.10.81, Tel. 53275 against her problems of move­ Mr James Holden (1905—1909) ment in the hurly-burly of a aged 91, of Dukes Brow, Black­ Sixth-form of 380 members, most burn, died June 11. MAGISTER Page 3 Emma is student of the year

Emma Taylor (1977-1979) won the Colgate Palmolive student of the year award for 1981 at the Abraham Moss College in Manchester. After gaining "A " levels in Chemistry and Biology, Emma attended a two year beauty course at the College where she successfully obtained her diploma as a beautician. Emma has now established a mobile beauty therapy service from her home in Great Harwood, which is already proving to be most successful. Picture by courtesy of "Lancashire Evening Telegraph".

IN A letter to the Headmaster, next edition (hope we can get it His younger son, Christopher, Jeff Vent (1936—44) writes that out on time!) emigrated to America and now he is now in his 33rd year at King lives in Idaho working for a firm Henry V III School Coventry. called Power Engineers who de­ sign National Grid transmission ANOTHER letter received in lines, substations for mines and He claims, with some justifica­ response to the football photo­ "Heaven knows what else". Mr tion, to have passed the stage of graph on page 20 of the last Mercer ends by saying he is settling down in the post! When lissue (further details see page 20) always glad to see any Old Boys not being harrassed by colleagues was from none other than former or members of staff and in fact for articles for the magazine (we classics master, G. A. Mercer, quite a few have called over the know the feeling) Jeff spends who entered School in May 1935 years. He can be found at Craig- most of his free time sorting out as the successor to one Percy lure, Laurieston Rd., Gatehouse the under 12 rugby team. In Northam, and as form-master of of Fleet, Kircudbrightshire. In a jocular vein he tells us that he 3A! post script he points out that was recently photographed in the H. G. FIELD (1921-23) has He writes that he can remem­ the version of Cantilena on page local paper in front of a newly- written to thank us for his copy ber every single one of them by 19 of the last issue was printed built road which was to be of Magister. Although most of the sight, but putting names to faces without any acknowledgement of named Jeff Vent Close — until people referred to are, by now, is a different matter. authorship. It is the work of the local planning department only names to him, he still gets C. A. Smith, Mr. Mercer's pre­ decided they didn't want roads a ‘bit of a kick' reading about Mr Mercer's sons also get a decessor as head of Classics. naming after people still alive. them. He pays tribute to Q.E.G.S. mention. Peter, the elder, is now a Quote: "He and I both produced As one small girl said: "In your by simply saying "What a stream senior lecturer at Brighton Poly­ 'versions': fortunately you've case, how could they tell the of useful people the school sends technic dealing mainly with elec­ found the better one — my own difference!!" out' and is looking forward to the tronics and microprocessing. has sunk without trace I" MAGISTER Page 4

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4 and 6 PRESTON NEW ROAD Royal Netlon DR Brian Mercer's (1939—44) Netlon Limited has been granted a BLACKBURN. Royal Warrant of Appointment to the Queen. This most recent award follows past achievements since 1973 when in that year the company Telephones 698226 received a Design Council Award followed by the Queens Award to & 59855 Industry in 1976. On a personal note Dr Mercer has been honoured by the Royal Society's Mullard Medal, a Doctor of Technology degree, the Prince Philip Award for "plastics in the service of man" and an OBE in 1981. MAGISTER Page 5 WILD SIDE OF ALBERT Old boy tells of globetrotting in

SHORTLY after I left Ethiopia, Emperor Haile Selassie was de­ posed: a year after being in The Gambia, there was a coup — there is no correlation between these being held during Ramadan. Most events, and there may be several Third World of our managers were Muslims non sequiturs in this "trip down and fasting seems to support memory lane", which I hope will Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs i.e. a student does not be interesting and entertaining. Albert Eastham (1946—51) M.A., B.A. (Admin) Dip. Ed., In my bachelor days, I had learn on an empty stomach. M.B.I.M. is a senior lecturer in Management at Oxford During the entire month that I wandered around India and Peru: Polytechnic. He taught English at Q.E.G.S. from 1960—65 now with a wife and three chil­ was there we had no electricity, and here tells of his "adventures" in Guyana, The Gambia owing to a mechanical failure at dren it's annual pilgrimages to and Swaziland during the past few years. Windermere and the relations. the power station. We British Life in Oxford is pleasant yet lecturers lived in a large semi­ pedestrian, and, having worked detached bungalow on the coast overseas, the itch to travel never dancing, concerts, talking and The following year, the British out at Fajara, some 12 miles seems to go away. Fortunately, drinking. A continual flow of Ministry of Overseas Development from the capital. Temperature several good offers have come my local speakers from the University were sponsoring a similar course around 85%F and 90% humidity, way in recent years for work of Guyana and various business in West Africa, in the smallest so we swam in the sea every day during our long summer vaca­ firms and banks complemented country in Africa, and in Britain's after work. Shopping was done in tions, and, in this article, I pro­ the U.K. visiting lecturing team, oldest African colony, The Gam­ the local stores and we made our pose to write about three of and we would like to think that bia. Except for a short Atlantic own meals, including bread when these overseas trips. in some small way we contributed coast which tourists now find there was a shortage. Evenings My first "expedition" was to to the personal development of very popular for winter sunshine, were spent by candle-light, eating, Guyana on the north-east coast of our clients. Whether they will be the country is enclosed within drinking and talking. In some South America. Early Spanish able to improve effective perfor­ Senegal. About 15 years ago the ways we resembled M.P.s in the explorers believed this "land of mance at work is another matter. Swedish package-tour firms made House of Commons i.e. sitting many waters" to be the kingdom People from this part of the a Viking invasion here, and the around and waiting for things to of El Dorado and that the streets world are relaxed, light-hearted fishermen of yesteryear are now happen. Occasionally we ventured of his cities were paved with personalities and we certainly porters and waiters in the new out for or scottish- gold. What they found was a enjoyed their company. The local hotels. Tourism brings costs as dancing, or a meal at the Atlantic land of mountains, waterfalls and rum is quite superb; the steel well as benefits, and needs to be Hotel where they had electricity swamps. band music unforgettable: nor carefully controlled. from their own generator. My job was to be the Director shall we forget the tarantula The President Sir Dawda Ja- Topographically The Gambia of a six week Management De­ spider that we discovered on the wara trained as a vet over here, is uninteresting, and the capital velopment Course for managers of outside of our mosquito net, or plays golf at the local club, and Banjul is not an attractive city: co-operatives in the various Carib­ the le barria snake which had genuinely believes in the rule of more like a John Wayne Western bean countries. There were about crept under the floorboards into law and democratic rights, to such town, but, at least, it's perfectly 20 people on the course, mostly our wardrobe. an extent that he has resisted safe to walk around in the eve­ men, average age around 30 In 1970 Guyana became the pressure to make The Gambia a nings. years, and the ability ranged first Co-operative Republic in the one-party state. Whilst in England My most recent overseas lec­ from a man from Surinam with a world, but, sadly, one has to for the wedding of Prince Charles turing tour has been to Swaziland Dutch Ph.D. to a girl from Trini­ report that the philosophy is not there was a small left-wing coup in South-East Africa. Formerly a dad with formal qualifications working. GNP declines every year, which was dispersed after a week British protectorate, this beautiful approaching GCE 'O' level. there is racial and religious by Senegalese troops (The Gam­ little country, the size of Wales, is Our location was a fairly new antagonism, choke and rob gangs bia has no army). Political science the home of the gentle Bantu co-operative college some 36 terrorise Georgetown, and Prime readers might like to consider the people. Economically and geo­ miles from Georgetown, the capi­ Minister Forbes Burnham, Q.C. idea that change is necessary for graphically the country is linked tal. Like mediaeval monasteries rules very autocratically. I cannot stability, and that in Nigeria and to South Africa, and many we were situated in the middle of recommend readers to visit Gu­ Ghana the written constitution South Africans cross the border at nowhere on the principle that yana, unless they wish to explore limits the president to two week-ends for gambling and other it would be conducive to study­ Sir Conan Doyle's "Lost W orld" terms, whereas in The Gambia, nefarious pleasures. ing. We lived in Davy Crockett territory in the Pakaraima moun­ the preseident has been in power Our residence was the com­ type wooden huts, ate chicken for tains, or to see the spectacular since 1965. fortable Holiday Inn in the lunch and chicken for dinner on waterfall at Kaietur, which has a The main ingredients to our spectacular Ezulwini Valley on most days, and being close to vertical drop of 741 feet. course were Accounting, Econo­ the Manzini—Mbabane mountain the Equator it was hot and Before coming home, I visited mics, Marketing and Management, road, and our customers were, humid. friends in Caracas where petrol and I had been invited to do the once again, mature middle-aged Since the course was residen­ was 8p a gallon and everyone Management inputs. Unlike the managers who needed to be tial, we got to know the students seems to have enormous cars: Guyana course, it was not resi­ stimulated and rejuvenated, and very well, and mixed with them you may prefer the tropical dential and suffered accordingly. to be given some new ideas for socially in the evenings for islands of Tobago and Trinidad. But it suffered even more by continued on Page 10. MAGISTER Page 6

MEMBERSHIP of the OBA is ship. A life membership would now likely to have passed the ensure an old boy is never lapsed 1,000 mark — The treasurer, or that his banker's order is never Fred Gillibrand, reported at the out of date. annual meeting in School last The treasurer presented the November that there were 990 accounts and, after one or two Membership members. queries had been answered, the He said he was still endeavour­ accounts were adopted with a ing to bring up to date those who vote of thanks to Mr Gillibrand. had not paid their subscriptions The treasurer in turn asked that or who were paying at the old his thanks be recorded to Roger hits the rate. In due course, where appro­ Smith for his help on financial priate, membership would be matters and also to the School terminated. and in particular Mrs Judith Lord There will no doubt be some whose efficient and generous help old boys who are wondering why was of great value. 1,000 mark they have not received this copy There then followed some of Magister . . . but great care has discussion over investing the bal­ been taken to ensure that mem­ ance of money held in current bers have had every possible chance to update their member­ continued on Page 18.

OLD BLACKBURN IANS' ASSOCIATION INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st JULY 1981

1 9 8 0 1 9 8 0

_ General expenses 1 0 .0 0 7 5 4 Subscriptions 8 4 9 .9 6 9 0 Postages 1 0 2 .8 5 125 Released from Life Membership Fund 7 1 .8 0 7 3 6 M a g iste r 9 4 1 .9 4 Income from investments — 77 Corporation tax 6 2 .2 0 4% consols 5 0 .0 0 15 H. King — memorial — 8V4% Barclays Bank Ltd — Loan 53.62 5 2 5 Surplus to accumulated fund 16.53 1 0 3 .6 2 Less: Income tax 3 1 .0 8

78 7 2 .5 4 1 5 0 Savings bank interest 1 1 9 .4 0

1 9 1 .9 4 5 War memorial ground rent 5 .0 0 2 7 3 Profit on annual dinner 1 4.8 2 (1 7 ) Loss on social activities — 40 Donations — 35 O.B.F.C. — final payment re Bar —

,4 4 3 £ 1 ,1 3 3 .5 2 £ 1 ,4 4 3 £ 1 ,1 3 3 .5 2

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31st JULY, 1981

1 9 8 0 1 9 8 0

Life Membership Fund 5 ,2 8 2 Balance at 1st August 1980 5 .4 8 3 .5 0 1 ,2 0 8 Lammack ground at cost less sales 1 ,2 0 7 .7 7 6 5 0 New members 9 2 5 .0 0 Investments at cost 5 ,9 3 2 6 .4 0 8 .5 0 1,161 £1,250 4% consols 125 D e le tio n s 7 1 .8 0 (market value £366) 1,160.60 3 2 3 W ritten off to accumulated fund 58 2 £650 8%% Barclays Bank Ltd Unsecured loan 1986/93 5 ,4 8 4 6 ,3 3 6 .7 0 (market value £393) 582.59 1 ,2 0 8 War memorial ground 1 ,2 0 7 .7 7 7 0 0 £1,000 1 3% Trustee Savings Bank Term Deposit C re d ito rs (market value £1,000) 1,000.00 7 0 0 P rin te rs 7 2 8 .0 0 77 Inland Revenue 1 3 9 .2 0 2 ,7 4 3 .1 9 1 4 4 Postages 1 6 0 .0 0 4 ,0 0 0 Loan to Q.E.G.S. 4 ,0 0 0 .0 0 1 ,0 2 7 .2 0 17 Interest on investment received in advance D e b to rs 155 Advertisers 1 3 5 .0 0 Accumulated Fund Ground rent 5 .0 0 6 4 3 Balance at 1st August 1980 1,609.53 52 5 Surplus for the year 16.53 1 4 0 .0 0 118 Profit on realisation of investment — 27 Cash at Savings Bank 2 0 9 .0 5 3 2 3 Amount written off Life Membership Fund — 1 ,4 0 6 Cash at Lloyds Bank 1 ,8 9 7 .7 2 1 ,6 2 6 .0 6

£ 1 0 ,1 9 7 .7 3 £ 9 ,2 3 9 £10,197.73 £9,239 HONORARY AUDITORS' REPORT We have examined the above accounts, which are in accordance with the information supplied to us and give a true and correct record of the transactions for the year ended 31st July 1981 and of the state of affairs at that date.

Blackburn, R. B. Holden W. Hare 26th August 1981 Chartered Accountants MAGISTER Page 7

London Provost is guest at Oxford meal THE Provost of Blackburn the visitors and amused the (Vice Ch. of Gov) Mr P. F. was the chief guest at the assembled gathering with his Johnston (Headmaster) Mr E. J. dinner lively humour and w itty remarks. Kay, Mr R. Hunter, Mr M. J. Kay, Annual Dinner of the Oxford Attending from the Univer Mr & Mrs B. Hardcastle, Mr D. I. branch of the Old Black- sity: P. H. Banks, M. A. Ryan,T Forbes, Mr F. Gillibrand, Mr R. goes burnians Association held on J. Masterton, A. I. Evans, A. I Smith, Mr H. Burrows. 30th October 1981 at the Ballantyne, G. Lewis, S. Searby Resident in the Oxford Area: Miss S. V. M illett, M. T. Harrison Mr J. Lee, Rev P. Mayhew, Eastgate Hotel. M. J. Rutter, Miss A. M. Chippen Mr H. L. Shollick, Mr J. Howarth, Swiss A total of fifty seven attended dale. Miss D. J. Horsfall, J. A Rev T. L. Walsh, Dr C. M. P. the dinner which included a Whiteley, P. M. Bland, J. H Johnson (from Cambridge) Mr E. healthy contingent who had tra­ Aldred, J. C. Chamberlain, B. G Race (from London) Mr C. P. velled from Blackburn. Lea, C. W. Slinger, M. R. Walker Waring, Mr B. W. Croft. THE Annual Ladies Evening After the loyal toast which M. Wright, H. J. Smith, C. Sutton Later Visitors: Miss J. Sutcliffe, Dinner and Annual General was proposed by T. J. Masterton, D. Hurst. Miss L. O'Reilly, Miss S. Atherton Meeting of the London the Branch President P. H. Banks From London, Bristol, Cambridge Miss A. Hartley, M. W. Gibson, proposed the toast to the school L. C. Cavannagh (L) P. D. Me A. Shepherd, M. Flannery. Branch o f the O.B.A. was to which the Headmaster, Mr Intoch, N. P. Kemp (L) P. J. held on Friday March 5, 1982. P. F. Johnston, replied in his Duckworth (B) D. Holden (C). The new venue for the evening customary eloquent manner. The From Blackburn: The Provost was the Swiss Cottage Hotel and a Provost of Blackburn who was the (Chief Guest) Mr E. C. Marsden meal of six courses, which was Chief Guest replied on behalf of (Ch. of Gov) Mr J. Singleton Cheshire excellent in every way, even had the gourmets among the assem­ bled company beaten by the time the coffee arrived. Never say Di! dinner The Chairman, Eric Norcross, proposed the toast to the school THE Old Blackburnians Che­ and combined it with a toast and Dion Partington playing shire and South Manchester welcome to the guests. The for Mullards in the Orphanage branch dinner was held at Headmaster, Mr P. F. Johnston, Cup competed in his fifth the Bowden Hotel, Bowden, replied in his customary racy fashion and was followed by final. He first played in the Cheshire on Friday 16th O.B.A. Chairman Eric Kay who com petition 20 years ago. October 1981. gave a short report on past and This win gave him his th ird The event lost its title of future activities of the associa­ trophy win. 'Mens Night' with the presence of tion. Now a veteran of 39, he Miss J. L. Geldard among the The formal speeches were eleven branch members present. followed by a very abbreviated is looking forward to playing Harold Ramsbottom, secretary AGM and the meeting adjourned again regularly next season of the branch and organiser of the so that old and some new friends for the Old Boys team. evening, proposed the loyal toast could spend time chatting. and in welcoming the guests on A total of 40 people attended behalf of the branch members the evening including wives and present, offered apologies for the guests of members present and thirteen unable to attend. everyone was happy with the new Barrel and buffet The Headmaster in reply gave venue. THE London branch of the O.B.A. held a buffet evening at the London a report on the activities at school The party from Blackburn Corinthians Sailing Club on Friday 27/11/1981. and Mr E. J. Kay talked about the comprised the Headmaster, Mr Some 47 people attended and after a buffet of soup, meat and various activities of the Old P. F. Johnston and Mrs Johnston, potato pies, bread and cheese, spent an excellent evening making new Blackburnian Association. Mr and Mrs E. J. Kay and Mr acquaintances and catching up on gossip while seeing off a barrel of Those attending were: Mr Harold Burrows. beer. P. F. Johnston (Headmaster) Branch members present were: Members present were: Paul Price, Ray Vipond, Denis Vipond, Mr R. Hunter (School Bursar) E. Norcross (Chairman) D. Vi- Stephen Singleton, Graham Foster, Sandy Hird, R. Croasdale, F. & E. Mr J. E. Sagar (O.B.A. President) pond (Treasurer) N. A. Dickinson Tomlinson, John Clark, Godfrey Charnley, Andrew Shaw, Paul Isher­ Mr E. J. Kay (O.B.A. Chairman) and P. D. Isherwood (Joint wood, Clifford Garrett, David Kemp, Arthur Byrom, Roger Byrom, Mr R. Smith (O.B.A. Vice Chair­ Secretaries) J. S. Allen, R. P. Clifford Waring, Neil Dickinson, Michael Stirrup, Gordon Smith, man) Mr F. Gillibrand (O.B.A. Byrom, G. J. Charnley, R. B. Andrew Whittaker and his brother from Blackburn, Eric Race, Eric Treasurer) Messrs N. Barton, Collinson, J. K. Grant, D. E. Hull, Norcross, Michael Wilkinson, Clare Stevens and two newcomers David B. Batey, T. S. Hindle, H. Morris, D. W. Kemp, E. Race, C. Riley, Holmes and Adrian Stainton, plus many guests. D. M. Martin, E. Taylor, P. G. A. Shaw, S. R. Singleton, G. Out thanks to Mary Vipond for her help during the serving of the Ratcliffe, H. Ramsbottom and Smith, R. Vipond, J. A. Whittaker meal. Miss J. L. Geldard. Check if there's a branch near you WE should like to take this opportunity of South Lancashire and Cheshire Branch: West Park Road, Blackburn, who is liaison reminding Old Boys up and down the Mr Harold Ramsbottom, officer between the branches, all old boys, country that we have active branches in 157 Chester Road, Hazel Grove, the Parent Association and the school. Yorkshire, South Lancashire and Cheshire, Stockport, Cheshire Old Boys will be interested to know that the London area and at Oxford and Cam­ Tel. 0625 87 3344 we have an active group of members in bridge. London Area Branch: Canada who meet regularly in Calgary. For They provide a variety of activities and Mr N. A. Dickenson and further information Old Boys in Canada most of them have a Ladies Evening. Mr P. D. Isherwood, should contact: They are all keen to widen their mem­ Mr Roger Maltby, bership and we invite those who are inter­ 37 Sedgwick Avenue, Hillingdon, Middlesex UB10 909 Box 59, Site 2553, ested to contact the appropriate secretary Tel. Uxbridge 52142 Calgary, Alberta, whose name and address is given below. Canada T3C 3N9 Oxford Branch: Should any Old Boy in an area not Yorkshire Branch: Mr M. T. Harrison, covered by the above branches wish to act Mr Guy M. Shuttleworth, Regents Park College, Oxford as liaison for that area, please get in touch 56 Clifton, York Y03 6SE For the University branch at Cambridge with Mr Eric Kay at school or Editor of Tel. York 51617 please contact Mr Eric Kay, c/o School, MAGISTER c/o school. MAGISTER Page 8

WHALLEY Organ scholars GRAPHICS make mark Limited at Cambridge Printers of this issue SO far as I am aware, only two believe, of his fellow under­ of Magister are Old Boys have ever achieved the graduates. I must admit that I distinction of becoming Organ was a bit nervous of how it would Specialist Educational Scholars at Cambridge, and both go, and I only hope that, tele- of these in recent years — Ivor pathically, I didn't transmit that Bolton (1969—1976) at Clare and feeling to the players, for in the Printers and would be John Longstaff (1971—1978) at first half dozen bars I was serious­ Girton, and it is pleasant to be ly worried. Fortunately, John and pleased to quote for able to record that both have his band soon got into their recently been making their mark stride and the performance steadi­ your requirements in the musical world. ly increased in confidence as it One of the smaller record progressed; the finale seemed over companies has recently issued a all too soon — always a tribute to disc of music played by Ivor on both composer and performers. the organ of his old College. He The concert — which also inclu­ has had the courage and sense ded attractive performances of not to go for the obvious, but to Jarnefelt's puckish Praeludum, devote his record to three major, and Haydn’s "fam ily party" — the though little known, masterpieces Sinfonia Concertante — was, Higher Audlcy Street of the twentieth century. Frank unfortunately, poorly attended, Martin's Passacaille is a clean-cut but the audience included the Blackburn, Lancs. piece of neo-classicism at its best, music critic of the Sunday Tele­ and once you have got used to graph, who wrote, the following his somewhat astringent harmo­ week, in an article devoted to Telephone (0254) 56267 nies, should not be too much of a Franz Schmidt, ". . . yet, thanks problem to anyone who knows to the evident grasp of its young Bach's C minor work in the same conductor, John Longstaff, and form. Schonberg's "Variations to the firm translucence of on a Recitative" is an extremely Schmidt's scoring, the message interesting work, not least be­ came across directly and delight­ cause even at this late stage fully: here is a symphony, which, (1941) he was prepared to admit relinquishing any of the warmth the validity of tonality. I must and fullness of late romanticism, TOP CLASS FABRICS confess that I find this work yet seems to recover something something of a hard nut to crack, of the spirit and formal clarity and though I welcome its tonal of a Schubertian or even classical basis, I still feel that the composer symphony." I can well believe IT IS OUR CONSTANT ENDEAVOUR is trying to prove something that in forty years time this work rather than to write music that he will be as popular as Bruckner's TO OFFER FABRICS OF QUALITY IN really feels. The major work on Fourth, and we all may be proud the disc is Nielson's Commotio, that it was a young Old Boy who first brought it into the open for DESIGN AND TEXTURE. and here Ivor shows what a splendid grasp of its overall form us. ¥ he has got. If there is one passage Many thanks to both of you, which I feel doesn't entirely Ivor and John, for enlarging my Our workroom is at your disposal for "come o ff", I am certain that this musical experience. is due to the limitations of the E.C.M. MAKING-UP CURTAINS, PELMETS, excellent but small Clare organ. To complete the whole, Ivor BED-COVERINGS, LOOSE COVERS, ETC has added a most valuable note for the record cover, which not ALL TYPES OF RAILS AND BLINDS only shows his clear insight into Degree in the works he has chosen, but is SUPPLIED AND FITTED also of great help to the listener. Wealden WS 195 is commended African Studies to all music-loving Old Boys. Franz Schmidt (1874—1939) JIM Roberts (1961—67), who is accepted in his native Austria as gained a BA degree in Philosophy one of the last of the great 19th from Sussex University, has been RYLEY & HAMPSON LIMITED century symphonists, but in this awarded an MA in African Studies country he is still almost as by the University of London unknown as, forty years ago, was School of Oriental and African 82 KING WILLIAM STREET, his tutor, Anton Bruckner, and it Studies. is astonishing that his delightful He is currently working as a BLACKBURN. Third Symphony has never been teacher of English and a books publicly performed in this coun­ editor in Zimbabwe. try until last November, and Jim is the son of the late Neville Wilson Roberts who, at Telephone 53935 perhaps even more so when that public performance was under the the time of his sudden death baton of John Longstaff, with an (1959) was headmaster of Audley orchestra consisting wholly, I Primary School. MAGISTER Page 9

MANY Old Boys may wonder how the school has changed over the years and to this end we invited the headmaster to respond to the question: Has QEGS changed? Vive la

I AM SOMETIMES asked this question and invariably reply difference... "Yes and No", a slightly enigmatic answer to a per­ fectly reasonable question. Like the Delphic oracle who at School always replied in such a way as to be right (and proved right by subsequent events!), I can argue that your old School is much changed and yet little changed. at the expense of a wealth of year (using the definition of round us and the Christian Yes, of course, you would see extra-curricular activities in the the Headmaster's election to the demand for forgiveness and un­ many changes if you were to drop fields of music, sport, art, soci­ Head Masters' Conference) but we derstanding, yet proud and con­ into School one day in the near eties and visits abroad. remain a local as well as a national cerned for the koinonia (fellow­ future. Extra classrooms, bigger I believe that many parents school. If our standards of aca­ ship) of a communal band of boys in the junior forms, about a still expect schools to be ordered demic entry have risen then it is academic and ancillary staff, with hundred girls in the Sixth bringing places, with structural organisa­ because of the demise of 13 out a willing group of able boys and the total of post 'O' level students tion and parameters of behaviour of the 14 local education autho­ girls all working towards a com­ to just under 400, fees at £1250 established and maintained. The rity's Grammar Schools in recent mon cause of 'Disce Prodesse'. per annum, rugby being enthu­ recent demise of the School's times, Burnley Grammar School I write this on the day when siastically followed in the park, Council has signalled — at least at having disappeared this year, not the sixth Bishop of Blackburn has whilst the dungeons contain video national level — an end to the even being allowed to keep its been enthroned, himself a pro­ tape-recorders and a television set trendy educational pattern of the name! Our buildings desperately duct of a similar school, the and the Second Master's room sixties and seventies, in which need specialist expansion, but we Royal Grammar School at Lan­ houses a genial wizard, Bury-like effort and money were poured seek to do this to satisfy educa­ caster. As I walked in academic over his pets and commodores. into some quasi-educational re­ tional demands not Public School dress in the blazing sunshine (These are computers for the sources which tended to weaken prestige. Our Assisted Place pupils down truncated King William uninitiated). rather than to strengthen pupils' come from a wide variety of Street with the Headmaster of No, an Old Black of years academic purpose and that at a backgrounds and increasingly re­ R.G.S., also so attired, he com­ ago would certainly recognize time when employers increasingly flect our bond with Blackburn, mented on the number of those in much of what we are about. My demand proven academic but the demand from a wider the watching crowd who greeted educational psychology still in­ achievements, as well as personal catchment area has strengthened me. In front of the Cathedral volves a bamboo twig, pupils qualities of the highest order. our financial basis, when we our School Marshal, a Comman­ still wear uniform and are re­ Of course there are changes revert to full Independence as we der in the St. John Ambulance quired to do homework. Univer­ and it would be idle to deny shall do before our next "Magis­ Brigade, waited whilst around me sity entrance is — for most — the these, but no great school can live ter". several clergy, Old Blackburnians, next stage of their lives, but an in the past and ignore the present. I look forward with interest to greeted me warmly. Inside the active careers section encourages Moreover schools tend to reflect seeing our recent school photo­ sparkling Cathedral the Provost — sixth-formers to seriously con­ society at large and had we clung graph (the first for eighteen years) one of our active Governors — sider their future employment tenaciously to past tradition we and I hope that the faces shown orchestrated a remarkable service, prospects, gowns still rustle on might have had little or no future. thereon will reflect Q.E.G.S. in whilst the Cathedral choir gave of platforms; academic standards are We shall celebrate our Golden 1982 as a humane tolerant place, its very best, numbering at least tenaciously maintained, but not Jubilee as a Public School next concerned about the world a- a dozen of our schoolboys, whilst several parents could be seen in the vast congregation. It was the same at the Civic Luncheon afterwards, when our Old Black Chief Executive welcomed us to lunch and the toast to the new Bishop was most elegantly pro­ posed by one of our several Old Black Councillors. It was but a microcosm of Old Blacks warmth towards the person who has presently the privilege of leading your School, but no doubt had I spared the time, I would have had a similar overview at the Rovers' match, even if they did lose 4—1 at Rotherham!! But why don't you come and find out for yourself if Q.E.G.S. has really changed? A t the five Old Boys' Dinners this year, I have tried to give a "state of the nation" address to our assembled Old Blacks: next year we add a sixth at Durham, and I hope to be able to see you there to elaborate on my theme "plus ca change, plus c'est la meme chose".

HAVE THINGS CHANGED! — judge for yourself with a picture of the 81/82 netball team. P. F. JOHNSTON MAGISTER Page 10

Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School presented £386 to Blackburn's Peter Pan Club at Christmas. The cash was raised by a sponsored walk and it was hoped that a new music centre would be acquired by the Club. The gift was a fitting gesture at the end of the International Year of the Disabled.

Michael Iddon was one of the top 64 from 24,000 entrants in a Lloyds Bank national com­ petition "China Clipper 81" which required entrants to answer questions on a subject of their choice with a com­ pulsory question on China. Michael received his £50 se­ cond prize from the bank's North West Regional Manager, Eric West (1933-39). Old Blacks * * # FAMILY Ex-chorister presentations Twenty-five years ago, Black­ DOUBLE is principal burn Town Council decided to David Jones, sports producer give £15,000 to the appeal by JOHN B. Williamson (72—79) has at Radio Lancashire, presented Queen Elizabeth's Grammar graduated at Nottingham Uni­ ANTHONY Robinson (1948— awards to Old Blacks members at School for a new science wing, versity — upper 2nd class Hons, in 1955) has been appointed prin­ the Lammack pavilion. Pictured its equipment, a new assembly Production Engineering with spe­ cipal of a new tertiary college at the presentation are, from the hall and improvements to the cial emphasis on Robotics. In which is being created at Peterlee, left: Ian Woods and Tim Chaloner playing fields. September he is to take up a County Durham. Since 1974 he (joint fourth team players of Rotary Scholarship at the College has been a departmental head in year) Andrew Kidson, chairman

# * * of Industrial Management of the Humanities at a large tertiary and clubman of year; David Georgia Institute of Technology, college in Exeter. Anthony, a Jones; Nick McKeown, first team U.S.A. former Blackburn Cathedral cho­ player of the year; Craig Hindle, One of the last functions to be David A. Williamson (70—77) rister read English at Exeter second team player of the year; attended by the retiring Bi­ has been awarded the H.N. College, Oxford graduating with a Richard Garratt, third team play­ shop of Blackburn, the Rt Rev Diploma in Electronic Engineer­ B.A. later becoming M.A. He has er of the year. Robert Martineau, was the ing at Preston Polytechnic. In held teaching posts at Belle Vue annual prizegiving of Queen September he is to embark on a Grammar School, Bradford and Elizabeth's Grammar School, 2-year course leading to an M.Sc. the Liverpool Collegiate School where he gave the address. in Digital Systems at the Cranfield before becoming a lecturer at Institute of Technology. Birmingham Polytechnic. Soccer team — Page 20 Albert in the Third World (cont)

continued from Page 5. any conflict in Southern Africa. order. The Swazis are a hospitable Christmas, and that in September Landlocked as it is by the friendly, gentle people, who, they have their famous Reed increasing efficiency and effec­ Republic of South Africa and despite the influences of western Dance or Umhlanga. A t this tiveness at work. How far they are Mozambique, this tiny kingdom is civilization have retained their festival, some 10,000 naked vir­ able to effect change is debatable, scenically superb, and one does colourful traditions and customs. gins dance before the old warrior especially in a culture which not find it difficult to imagine Illiteracy is around 70% and King, and it is said that he may respects seniority. the wealth of character that although outside the Tropics, select another wife. Unfortunate­ King Sobhuza II, the longest inspired Sir Rider Haggard to health is not good, mainly be­ ly, my plane left on the day of serving monarch in the world write his novels. The visitor is cause 80% of the people drink the festival (fixed by the moon) (since 1921), he has over 100 told that the father of Umslopo- dirty water. There are many and I only caught sight of the wives and around 500 children. gaas lived in the mountains here. respiratory and intestinal diseases. young girls walking from all Though frail and bent with his Swaziland is one of the few Nevertheless, one does not see the parts of the kingdom to Lo- 82 years, the King looks remark­ African countries to have an match-stick men of India ahd bamba. ably well; he is much loved by his almost entirely homogeneous po­ Ethiopia. Amongst the developing My wife accompanied me on a people, who worry what may pulation. Without the tribal divi­ countries of the world, Swaziland study tour of Thailand in 1979, happen when he dies. Meanwhile sions that have troubled other is a popular place in which to but maybe that will have to wait the King is using all his political states, the Swazis have developed work. for another article, because my skills to lead his traditional and their political institutions in a If you go for a holiday remem­ quota of words has been prosperous country away from climate of peace, stability and ber that it is their summer at our exhausted. MAGISTER Page 11

Lecturer Caroline retires Committee man is admitted after appointed associate of 34 years marketing ONE of the original members of Police No 2 the Chemical Engineering Depart­ ment at Blackburn College of Technology and Design, Mr Ha­ institute rold McCarty, has retired after 34 THE new second in command Caroline Muckle (1977-1979) years. Mr McCarty went straight of Colne Police Division is has been admitted as an Associate to the College from the Army in Superintendent Jim Warner of the Institute of Marketing. 1947. He was the only original Caroline gained " A " levels in member of the department left. (1 9 4 3 -48 ). Biology, Mathematics, Chemistry He was presented with a retire­ Jim commenced his new du­ and General Studies and went on ment cheque by the Principal ties in December after a period at to successfully complete her two Lecturer in the Mechanical and the police headquarters at Hutton years Associateship Course lead­ Production Engineering Depart­ specialising first in home defence ing to her admittance in 1981. ment. and then in "operations" — A t the time of her admittance to taking responsibility for contin­ the Institute Caroline was 20 Mr Arthur Dugdale (1932—39) gency planning for big police years old and thus gained the has retired as Headmaster of operations such as the Conser­ eminent distinction of being the Avondale Primary School, Dar- vative Party conference and guar­ youngest ever Associate entrant wen. Mr Dugdale has been in ding prisoners during the prison to the Institute. She hopes to teaching for 33 years. Previously officers' dispute. successfully complete her Fellow­ he had lectured at Lower Chapels Superintendent Warner joined ship Course and is presently School, Darwen, and also taught the police in 1952 and served applying her marketing expe­ at St. Bartholomews. with the Blackburn Borough rience within the family business. | 0 * force. He was promoted sergeant in 1963 and spent two years at Jim Warner \ the police training school at . children and lives in Blackburn. He became an inspector in He is a keen swimmer and until Historical 1967 and chief inspector at recently played water polo, he Blackburn in 1973. It was follow ­ also holds a certificate of merit ing his promotion to super­ for life-saving. note intendent, that the move to The Colne division covers Hutton took place. the Pendle and Ribble Valley Twenty five years ago Professor Bishop Whitsey Jim is married with two districts. Gordon Manley (1910—1918) was The Rt Rev Victor Whitsey quoted as saying that he had it on (1927—32) , good authority that courting retired at the end of last year. He nights were sending up the cost of left school to work in the Midland Cambridge Dinner date coal bills in the North of England. Bank until he joined the Army, A coal board official had told him Tony Bates writes to inform us that he has booked the Old served with the Royal Artillery, that fuel consumption was appre­ Combination Room at Christ's for Friday November 19th and rising to the rank of Lieutenant ciably affected by the custom of Colonel. From the Army he went that Mr Putt is looking forward to presiding over the Dinner again. lighting the sitting-room fire in to Oxford University. the middle of the week. Things Further details can be mailed to interested His first curacy was at Chorley were reputedly different in other members of the Association and Tony would very much like and he was vicar of Downham for parts of the country where the this year's Dinner to be heavily subscribed up to the O.C.R.'s three years before becoming Suf- custom was for courting couples seating capacity of 38. fragen Bishop at Hereford. to go to the cinema. School in general knowledge quiz

"Would anyone interested in forming We began badly, but once we held the lead, same way. However, the team's morale did part of a general knowledge quiz team we never surrendered it, and won 440—350. not sag, and after half an hour's hard grind please report to 5S form room at Mr Healey's first comment was: You should we won 600—360. have had at least 500." 1.30." Because of various changes in date of Having vaulted the first hurdle, we the semi-final, we only had one day clear Following this announcement in one looked forward to the second round with a after the Bury match before we travelled Friday assembly, about fifty boys and one certain amount of glee. These feelings to Lancaster to play the Royal Lancaster girl presented themselves to Mr Brian were diminished when we learnt that we Grammar School in the regional final. In Healey for a trial quiz, whose object was to were playing , who had the early stages of the match we held the select a team to take part in this year's beaten last year’s winners in the first round. lead, but about half-way through, the team Schools' Challenge General Knowledge This time we were playing on our home seemed to lose its grip, perhaps through a Quiz Competition. After spending four ground (the language laboratory) and combination of nearby orchestral man­ oeuvres and a question-master who suddenly dinner breaks in testing the candidates' despite our fears and inefficient electrical appeared to contract difficulty with his collections of worthless information, Mr systems, we achieved our easiest win of the Healey was able to pick a team of four competition 610—220. hearing. Suffice it to say that Lancaster won boys: Phillip Anderton, Mark Fallon, 830—560. It only remains for me to thank Oliver Longstaff and A vijit Chatterjee. The regional semi-final, it transpired, was Mr Healey for his constant willingness to to be a repeat of last year's contest, when find questions to test us, for his driving, and In previous years, the school team the school had been easily beaten by a above all for his encouragement, which was had failed to win the first round, so it was strong team from Bury Grammar School. At always a great help to us. We hope to be with some trepidation that we approached one point, when Bury were winning 130— back next year. the contest at Blackpool Collegiate School. 10, we felt that this meeting was going the Oliver Longstaff Judge Bell replies on behalf o f the guests. OLD BLACKS’ ICE SPECTACULAR

IT SEEMS a long time sation with the Queen, to School, the governors and From the left: now since last winter whom he was introduced at the staff for their commit­ OBA Commit­ the 75th anniveifcary o f the ment. tee member, when the snow whirled Keith Newton, around while we held the Historical Association at the The Toastmaster was, as John Read, Stationers' Hall, Jondon. usual, the School's Domestic annual dinner in Big Above right: 1 dinner organiser, Her Majesty told him: "Long Bursar, Mr Derrick Lund, and Roger School. Mr Lund, may your school remain who has been associated right .... ' Smith, OBA Particularly bad weather vice chairman. selective," — with which the with the OB dinner now for thanked by was predicted for the night of diners heartily concurred. 25 years, and was thanked by OBA chair­ Saturday December 19 but it Earlier the headmaster had man. the OBA president Mr Eric Right: The prevented few of the diners, told of a successful year Sagar, chairman fo r the eve­ headmaster who numbered just short of both academically and on the ning. during one of 150, from attending the 52nd sports field. Members faced the war his two speeches. dinner. Judge Alistair Watson Bell, memorial as the lights were Unfortunately one of a Northern Circuit judge since put down in the usual fashion Below: At the bar those unable to attend be­ 1978, replied on behalf of in respect as the names were in the old gym. cause of the weather was Mr the guests and told Old read out of Old Boys who Members enjoying a drink P. Ronson, who had been due Blackburnians to be of good had passed away during the before the meal. to propose a speech to the cheer — their school was in year. A minute's silence was guests. safe hands. observed in memory. The headmaster Mr Philip His Honour Judge Bell, A bar was open in the old Johnston however stood in at who lives near Preston, con­ gymnasium manfully staffed the last m inute and gave an tested Chorley and Westmor­ w ith their usual efficiency by admirable speech — his se­ land constituencies for the members of the Old Black- cond of the evening, follow­ Liberal Party in the 1964 burnians FC. ing his reply to a toast to and 1966 General Elections Members started on a the School, proposed by Mr respectively. His speech was very cold way home about George Hayhurst. nostalgic and he praised the m idnight. The head told o f a conver­

Below: At the break. Below right: George Below: Hayhurst proposes a toast to the School. Peter Hobkirk practising at the bar. Pictures Mick

Above: Ellis Metcalfe chatting to Above le ft: Chairman Jan old boys — and girls. of the OBA, Eric Kay chats at the break lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll MAGISTER Page 14 QUO VADIS? - CHIEF EXECUTIVE POINTS THE WAY TO THE TOP

IN THE BEGINNING THIS article was kindly written for Magister by Mr Clifford Singleton, Chief The opportunity is granted Executive of Blackburn. After leaving school in 1939 Clifford started work in the Borough Treasurer's Department of the Town Hall. Between 1942 and to few to start on the bottom 1946 he served as a Fleet Air Arm fighter pilot on HMS Victorious with the rung of the ladder of one's Pacific Fleet. He was mentioned in despatches and was involved in the sinking of the Tirpitz. On leaving the services he went to Manchester Uni­ chosen career either in the versity obtaining a B.A. degree in 1949. Continuing in Local Government he Public Service or, indeed, in became a Member of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accoun­ ting and served with Lancashire County Council, Southend, , any large scale organisation, where he was Borough Treasurer for six years, before moving to Canada as and to climb to the very top Financial Adviser in the Department of Municipal Affairs in Toronto for — it is granted to even fewer two years. He came back to the U.K. in 1966 taking up a post with Lanca­ shire County Council on special financial assignments. Returning to Black* to do so in the Local Govern­ burn in 1967 as deputy Borough Treasurer in 1971, and, in open compet­ ment Service in the town of ition, was appointed Chief Executive/Town Clerk in September 1973. A Blackburnian by birth and affection. one's birth, upbringing and, indeed, of affection. of the past, have already been election of all its members by the for all political groups. The vital However, the confidence de­ absorbed, and a commitment to residents at large — in fact, it and essential priorities frequently veloped by a sound education at the good of the community is is a body more democratic than meet with all party support, the "the Grammar School", gained inborn. Parliament itself, which includes most common argument being through a concern of dedicated Blackburn is somewhat of an the non-elected hereditary House not content but pace. In short. introverted community with a of Lords. school masters, and stimulated by Local Government is essentially compassion and understanding of Local Government in a town local choice, and hence the scale eager class mates, coupled with its own people, but with a con­ the size of Blackburn, with a and level of service must vary, the encouragement over the years cern for others in the region population of some 145,000 and even between neighbouring of talented colleagues to take whose problems, economic and an area of 38,000 acres, is by any towns. advantage of the exceptional social, are inextricably linked. standard big business, consuming opportunities presented, enabled It is interesting to reflect how considerable resources, including THE PRODUCT many Old Blackburnians are opi­ a manpower budget of some the progression from the bottom The evidence of one's eyes will nion formers in the town and are 2,300 persons with a wide range up to the top to become a reality. show that much has been leaders in every aspect of the of professional and practical achieved by the present genera­ town's life, are captains of in­ skills; with physical assets in land, tion, but the same evidence shows PROGRESS dustry, are developers of techno­ buildings, plant, machinery and that much remains to be done. It The traditional avenue of logical change, are senior people vehicles valued at well over one promotion for the entrant into in the banking and commercial has been said that you can recog­ hundred million pounds, and with nise an educated boy when you Local Government is firstly to world and lead in the important a financial turnover of some meet him — it is also true that gain admission to a relevant fields of education, of cultural £40 million per annum. you can recognise a compassion­ professional body and, secondly, and of spiritual development. A Such an operation requires through a widening of experience ate and well organised community gained by service with differing when you see one — I believe Blackburn fills that description. types of Councils in size, function ^ There must have been 200 ^ and in location, for example, How is this measured in the industrialised towns with special jargon of commerce and industry? in his class at school j Much of the Local Government urban problems, or with resort operation provides products w ith­ area Councils with changing and not insignificant number of Old considerable policy-forming skills out a shelf life, for example, seasonal population problems. Blackburnians have attained these of the elected members, to empty seats on a local 'bus The varying statutory framework positions not in their home town interpret the wishes, the aspira­ journey are gone forever, recrea­ within which Municipal Boroughs but on the wider national and, tions, and a compassionate caring tional facilities unused one day operate compared with that w ith­ indeed, international stage. of a dynamic population. It also cannot be recaptured, public in which the more rural County Operating in an introverted requires not inconsiderable man­ health regulation and enforce­ Councils function is an important society has many advantages — agement skill of the paid service ment need continual replacement. input which has to be recognised access into the many local net­ to plan and to implement e ffi­ Without the economic regu­ by the politician and the admin­ works of culture, social structure, ciently and effectively the policies lator of a profit and loss account, istrator as it embraces the areas of Local Government and economic adopted by the elected Council. activity is facilitated, thereby which is used to measure the public activity, regulation, en­ The Council, however, is not forcement and intervention. enabling the Council to maximise success of a commercial business. simply a provider of services. This Local Government organises its Including a short period of its influence and use its powers is where it differs from the public Government Service in Canada, effectively for the common good. affairs by defining its objectives, and nationalised boards which are sometimes extremely vaguely, like the writer has served five very Access is made easy — indeed, I essentially providers of specific different Local Authorities in understand my Personal Assistant "happiness of the residents", services. The fundamental differ­ underpinned by many sub­ England, in positions of increasing has been heard to remark to an ence is that the Local Authority responsibility, and now modestly enquirer, "There must have been objectives, e.g. promotion of is engaged in the process of industrial development, and then claims to know six ways of doing 200 in his class at school!" government, exemplified by a the job wrong. measuring the success or other­ wide choice of alternative courses wise of the activities by a system THE PUBLIC SERVICE of action. Alternatives is the name TARGET IN SIGHT of output measures. For example, Local Government is a special of the game. More housing and a correlation of the clean air In common with many school branch of the Public Service less public transport, or more programme with the fall in colleagues whose career aspira­ which, together with the House of public transport and less re­ notified bronchial complaints tions have been more than fu l­ Commons, is the only democra­ creational facilities, more recre­ may justify the relevance and filled, it is, indeed, a very great tically directly elected body in ational facilities and less environ­ the expenditure of that pro­ honour to be able to pursue one's the country. Whilst Local Govern­ mental improvements, and so on, gramme. career in the service of one's ment receives its powers from are alternatives to be decided Similarly, the costs of regula­ town. There are unique and real Parliament and can thereby be within the resources available. tory control on activities such as advantages in being local, for the considered to be a creature of The final choice of alternatives meat inspection, public health knowledge of the community, its Parliament, it nonetheless enjoys can be conditioned by political nuisances and planning enforce- hopes and aspirations, tempered an independence derived from the considerations, although there is a by the experience and traditions democratic process of direct large area of common ground continued on page 16 MAGISTER Page 15 RECORD RESULTS Jim ’s Charley’s Aunt FOR QEGS In his opening remarks at last year's Speech Day, the Head­ master welcomed the guest speaker Mr Kenneth Durham and congratulated him on having been named that week as chairman of Unilever. Mr Johnston expressed his concern at the cuts in the Govern­ ment's education programme but pointed out that it would be naive to think that the problems of the universities were not also ours. For the next few years, grades of results would need to be at the highest level to assure our pupils of tertiary education prospects. Our swollen sixth form is the logical outcome of a competitive society which emphasises aca­ demic qualities almost to the exclusion of all else. In a recent paper entitled "Education — the next decade" by Professor Cox of Manchester University, there was a call for a system of highly selective specialist schools in inner cities with rigorous academic selection. This, of course, has been the THE play "Charley's Aunt", given order of the day for many years by Revidge Fold Drama Group, at Q.E.G.S. and, as mentioned in has in its cast four old Black­ "The Times", the school is burnians: lain Moore (1965—74) rated very highly among those back row right; Roger Bury who have a national overview of (1966—751 back row left; Gary GT. HARWOOD Tel 886500 the changing role of independent Hunt (1947—54) and producer schools. Eric Kay (1937—43) who are not Mr Johnston paid tribute to pictured. the efforts of the staff for the fact Also in the cast are Jim that the year's results had set a Grogan, classics master at School new record — 93.4 per cent (front centre) and the sisters of pass rate at 'O' level with each two old boys, Gillian Swales boy gaining on average 8.67 (front left) (David Swales 1969— passes. At 'A ' level, the pass rate 74) and Katy Kinder (front was 89.2 per cent over half being right) (Christopher Kinder (1971- at Grade A or B. 74), Picture by courtesy of The headmaster emphasised Citizen Weekly Newspapers. however that the school as a whole was about many individuals with diverse talents — staff who coach and encourage, groundsmen Founder s Day guest and caretakers, parents who trans­ port and stamp on the sidelines Former Head Boy, Canon Peter and who give generously to our Hall (1942—49), Rector of Bir­ prize funds. mingham, was the visiting guest In conclusion, the Headmaster at the 1981 Founders Day Service stated one of his most outstand­ held at Blackburn Cathedral. The ing memories of the year which service was attended by a record concerned the Rev Bill Fancutt, number of present day pupils who who told him of the day he also mingled with parents and appeared before a selection com­ former pupils. mittee, having satisfied the School's academic requirements, for a sponsorship to attend qualify for the ministry. Queen Elizabeth's. There were 10 The headmaster expressed the applicants and he was not selected very real wish that we may be because his parents could not saved from the return to those afford a suit for the interview. days when inability of a parent This was in the early twenties, to pay stopped a boy, or girl, and his employer, a well known from coming to the ancient local man, took pity on him and foundation of Queen Elizabeth's paid for him to go to college and at Blackburn. MAGISTER Page 16

continued from page 14 ment can be avoided, but at a ‘PEAKE’ OF ACHIEVEMENT risk to the community where these problems are unresolved, GEOFF A. Peake (1945—48), leaving as the only safeguard secretary of the Blackburn and available to the community re­ District committee of the Cancer dress in the Courts, a not inexpen­ Research Campaign, is pictured sive exercise. right being presented with the Devonshire Shield by Lady Eliza­ THE FUTURE beth Cavendish, chairman of the Local Government has always Cancer Research Campaign at the been a challenging service, par­ 59th annual meeting in London. ticularly during the period of The Devonshire Shield was renewal and redevelopment and awarded to the Blackburn and the expansion of community District committee for its tremen­ services. It will continue to be dous fund raising efforts during equally challenging in the new en­ 1981. The shield is a new award vironment, demographic changes from the campaign and is named requiring a review of the role of after the Duke of Devonshire Local Government and of ques­ who, until his retirement last tioning priorities, particularly year, was chairman of the Cancer where resources are being restric­ Research Campaign for 25 years. ted as part of the public service Throughout his service the Duke contribution to the national fi­ exerted a great influence on the nancial problems. campaign and, in his honour, the Returning to Blackburn, al­ shield will be awarded annually to most like the prodigal son, it is Mr Peake is pictured receiving the shield from Lady Elizabeth one local committee in the Cavendish a privilege to serve the commu­ whose fund nity through Local Government raising efforts on behalf of the raised by a diversity of efforts, Axminster carpets and rugs and is as head of the town's paid service. campaign are judged to be excep­ including the extremely successful part of the Gaskell Broadloom Democratic control of the town's tionally praiseworthy. With more Blackburn House Boxes — small group of companies. Geoff's son affairs is a prize everyone must than 1,000 local committees boxes designed by the Blackburn Duncan, (1967—77) has obtained continue to safeguard. It has its working for the campaign com­ people for use in homes, a danc­ a Diploma in Rural Estate Man­ critics and it must strive for petition is extremely keen. The ing display, and the sale of Ken agement from the Royal Agri­ efficiency with compassion, with Devonshire Shield will be retained Dodd 'tickling sticks'. cultural College, Cirencester. Asa the permanent staff supporting by the Blackburn and District prerequisite for entry to the the elected representatives not branch until next summer. Since On a more personal/family college, Duncan spent a year only with sound advice and with a its formation in 1957 the com­ theme, Geoff, formerly works 'down on the farm' to obtain good performance, but with an mittee has raised £417,000 for director of Broadloom Carpets practical experience. He is pre­ initiative born of commitment. Cancer Research and during 1981 Ltd. has now been appointed sently working as a management C. H. Singleton the committee sent £35,825 to Managing Director. Broadloom assistant on the Mulgrave Estate Chief Executive headquarters. The money was are manufacturers of high quality in North Yorkshire. For all your photographic requirements ^ j^POR VALUE FOR SECURITY ft ■ We have the wide® selection of Our exclusive 5 year renowned brand leader products at guarantee gives you M comprtrtive pnoee Keep an eye on valuable extra security our advertisement for "Price Winner" otTers with no strings Your equipment P<*ovalue'e central buying power provides you. the JSBLl 1,1111)6 peP41r*<1 *b*oluta|y free of charge enthusiast. with these special offers at low. low prices iImiiIiHiIwiImmwshould it develop any lUtmr*defect wcaused in — it h»“fmfcrby "faulty ^ — i FOR SERVICE workmanship" within a full five years of purchase Remember Potovalue dealers are FOR CREDIT I independently owned and. as There’s up to £600 credit avail such, their very livelihood depends I upon giving you an absolutely tojxjuality. all able instantly with our exclu round senrtae He'll also make It easy foryou to trade up Sive Fvtocart Privilege Account to new equipment by offering a very generous part •evolving credit scheme (Clip the last exchange allowance And we're part of EuropaPott. the e u ro p a pa^e coupon for details) And of course all Fotcvaiue worid's largest photo retail organlsa&o” foto dealers accept Access and Barclaycard, for your

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1982 October 15 — Cheshire and South Lancashire Branch Dinner, Bowdon Hotel, Che­ shire. Ibiafiy, October 19 — London Branch Pub Evening, Red Lion, 14 Kingly Street (off Regent D a te s Street) (Oxford Circus tube) London. October 29 — Oxford Branch 1983 Dinner, venue to be arranged January 26 — London Branch November 19 — Cambridge Pub Evening, Red Lion, 14 Branch Dinner, the Old Kingly Street, London. Combination Room, Christ's March 4 — London Branch College, Cambridge. A.G.M. and Ladies Evening November 23 — O.B.A. Annual — venue to be announced. General Meeting in the Rad- April 28 — London Branch Pub cliffe Room, Q.E.G.S. Evening, Red Lion, 14 King­ 8.00 p.m. ly Street, London. November 26 — London Branch April 29 — Yorkshire Branch Buffet Evening (venue to be Ladies Evening, Hotel St. arranged). George, Harrogate. December 9 — Speech Day. May 19 — Cheshire and South Prizes presented by Prof Lancashire Branch Ladies H. R. Loyn, principal of Evening, Executive Suite, Westfield College, University Bowdon Hotel, Cheshire. of London. December 18 — O.B.A. Annual Further details from E. J. Dinner, Big School, Q.E.G.S. Kay at Queen Elizabeth's Gram­ 7.00 for 7.15 p.m. mar School, Blackburn. Branch managers NAVAL on the move SUCCESSES Mr David Sandford has been appointed manager of the Trustee SIMON Holden has won first Savings Bank's Clayton-le-Moors prize in his final Navy Depart­ branch. David joined the bank in ment examinations at HMS Fis- 1968 and qualified as an associate gard, the Royal Naval Artificers’ of the Institute of Bankers three Training Establishment, at Tor- years later. point Cornwall. He also won a Initially working at the Lord subject prize in naval knowledge Street West (Blackburn) branch examinations. Simon joined the he has also worked in the adminis­ Navy in May 1981 and during his tration, Clitheroe and Park Road, final term in HMS Fisgard was Chorley branches. rated petty officer apprentice of ROBERT COLBERT In 1977, David attended the his division, in recognition of his Euroschool to study the West powers of leadership. He is now German savings banking system. training as an air engineering He is treasurer of the Chorley artificer in HMS Daedalus, Lee- and District Arts Association. on-Solent, Hampshire. Q Q High class decorator Q Q Q David Bury, who joined the Trustee Savings Bank after serving Gulam's first in the RAF, has taken over as manager of the Bank Top branch GULAM Patel (1974-1981) is Decorating Contractor to in Blackburn. For the last 12 the first of Blackburn's immigrant years he has been in charge of community to gain a place at Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School the Oswaldtwistle TSB. Cambridge University. He will read medicine at Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge. Outstanding Research grant A-level results helped him to Full range of Exclusive Designs Dr David Maudsley PhD (1950— secure his place. His father, Mr 59) received a 260000 dollar Abdulla Patel, an Indian graduate, grant from the National Institutes is an inspector at ICI's Darwen for Health towards his research plant. He was formerly an exe­ ALSO LARGE SELECTION OF work into cancer which he is cutive member of Blackburn conducting in the USA. Dr Community Relations Council HAND PRINTED WALLPAPERS Maudsley is a senior scientist at and Indian Workers' Association. the Worcester Foundation for Experimental Biology in Massa­ chusetts. He is also ah associate OURTHANKS research professor in biochemistry THE Editorial Staff of Magister All work personally supervised : : Estimates with pleasure. at the University of Massachusetts would like to thank everyone Medical School in Worcester. who has contributed articles, letters and general news, without Residence: Called to bar which the production of this Sales and Showroom Steven A. Blakey (1967—77) magazine would not be possible. 40 LONGSHAW LANE was called to the Bar at Lincon's We are also indebted to the 182 SHEAR BROW Inn in November 1980. He has Lancashire Evening Telegraph, B LACKBURN since been accepted on the Citizen Newspapers and West BLACKBURN International Executive Trainee Lancashire Gazette for their kind Programme with Chase Manhattan permission to reproduce a number Telephone 662800 Bank of New York. of photographs. MAGISTER Page 18

* ¥ * m m i £1,750 invested * * * 19) ia * AGM continued from Page 6. comparatively easy one. ¥ In the absence of Andrew account and it was agreed to * ¥ Kidson, chairman of the Old invest £1,750 in some appropriate Blacks, Mr Forbes gave a brief * ¥ W i gilt edged security with a redemp­ report from his limited knowledge * tion date of ten years. to the effect that the football John Read reported that a * ¥ club had enjoyed a successful UNIT 1, THE CENTRE total of 160 had attended the start to the season. Generally * 1980 dinner and all had been the club was running smoothly + RAWTENSTALL accommodated in the big school. and satisfactorily including a very Tel: Ross 215386 The meal and the service had been active table tennis section. The * ¥ a big improvement on the pre­ Proprietor: R. Yates club had also been successful in * vious year and no complaints had being awarded the Mackereth Cup been received. Due to the in­ * * for administration for the 1980/ creased cost in the meal, the 81 season. * ¥ excess of income over expen­ It was generally agreed that * * diture was only £14.82 on a the latest edition of Magister was turnover of £1,125. Mr Read * ¥ its usual success and once again GREETINGS CARDS, STATIONERY, recorded his thanks to Mr Lund thanks were recorded to Peter * ¥ and to the School staff for all Pearson and his sub-committee * BOOKS, AGENTS FOR PARKER and ¥ their help in helping to make the and in particular the help from dinner a success. * SHEAFFER PENS. ¥ John Duckworth. Various matters There then followed some were aired and in particular a * ¥ quite lengthy discussion concern­ query on the numbers supplied * ¥ ing the restriction to members and a misunderstanding concern­ only and whether exceptions + ¥ ing the quotation so far as it could be made in appropriate involved the supplying of colour * PHONE FOR A QUOTATION FOR ¥ circumstances. The sub-commit­ pages but Mr Pearson advised the + YOUR LETTERHEADS, ¥ tee had considered these matters meeting he was well aware of and it was generally felt that + PERSONALISED GREETINGS CARDS, ¥ these problems and they would be while in certain cases exceptions watched carefully in the future. * CHRISTMAS CARDS AND WEDDING ¥ would be desirable, in practice it Once again the committee recor­ * ¥ might be difficult to implement at ded its thanks to Mrs Judith Lord STATIONERY the risk of creating precedents. It * whose help with Magister, par­ ¥ was agreed the matter should be ticularly typing, was a great given careful consideration and it assistance. It was reported that was referred to the next meeting Mrs Lord did receive appropriate of the committee. Notwithstand­ reward for her efforts. ing this it was proposed and The chairman, Eric Kay, re­ agreed that an invitation should ported that the usual meetings be given to Mr Michael Fitz- had been held at the branches herbert-Brockholes, the previous at South Lancashire and Cheshire, chairman of Lancashire Education Oxford, London and Yorkshire, Committee, who declined, with all being their usual success and thanks, because of a prior com­ all well represented by members mitment. (See back page). from Blackburn. He also reported The secretary, David Forbes, that Cambridge was reviving its reported that two committee activities and a dinner had been meetings had been held during the arranged for November 27. Unfor­ year in January and September. tunately this also clashed with the Scapa Group Following the sad death of Mr London meeting. Harry King early the previous It was resolved that subscrip­ year and the consequent reorgani­ tions remain at £2 a year or £30 sation within the committee, it for life membership. was pleasing to report that The 53rd annual meeting Scapa Group has expanded since 1927 - to become an matters had run very smoothly ended at 10 p.m. with thanks to international company with capabilities in North America, and thanks were due to those who Mr Kay from the 20 present. Europe, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, India and had undertaken the additional Apologies were received from work. the United Kingdom We are one of the world's largest Messrs S. J. Monk, B. Birtwistle, Thanks were also due to the I. D. Newton, H. Isherwood, paper machine clothing manufacturers. dinner sub-committee and in E. G. Hunt, W. E. Metcalfe and We make and supply specialised industrial textiles, and particular to John Read in his L. K. Wylde. first year in organising the annual are one of the world's leading suppliers of fabrics, plates dinner which had been its ususal The following were re-elected: and presses for wet and dry filtration. success. Although the restriction President — Mr J. E. Sagar; We are the world's largest suppliers of musical to members only had involved chairman — Mr E. J. Kay; vice disappointments to some it was instrument felts, we spin yarns, dye yarns, make artificial chairman — Mr R. Smith; secre­ felt that it was of benefit to the tary — Mr D. I. Forbes; treasurer sports playing surfaces, coloured decorative felt and members in general and in par­ — Mr F. Gillibrand; auditors — mesh fabrics for horticultural and agricultural uses ticular, for the first time, it had Messrs W. Hare and R . B. Holden. We also produce baling presses, waste disposal not been necessary to turn down any application by a member. Committee: H. Burrows, J. systems, and refuse collection vehicles The secretary reported that his Duckworth, E. Fairhurst, W. K. comments were shorter than usual Forbes, T. Hindle, E. G. Hunt, which was indicative of the H. Isherwood, N. Jepson, E. C. Scapa Group Limited efficient manner in which the Marsden, S. J. Monk, I. D. New­ committee and its various sub­ ton, K. V. Newton, P. T. Pearson, committees were working but W. H. Proctor, J. S. Read, T. Blackburn concluded by thanking all his Riley, R. Smethurst, R. B. Smith fellow officers and committee W. E. T. Walsh, J. Warner, K. members for making his job a Wightman. MAGISTER Page 19

ARMS BEND AFTER KNEES BEND Old Blacks members 'topping up' after toning ~ up in a training session 5 in their £12,000 re­ furbished Lammack pavilion. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinik: SIXOPEN AWARDSAS 16GAIN OXBRIDGE PLACES THE following members of the School have been elected to Open Awards: N. G. Gretton — An Exhi­ bition to read Mathe­ matics at St Edmund Hall, Oxford. J. F. Kedward — The Rolle- ston Scholarship to read Medicine at St John's College, Cambridge. M. J. Pardoe — An Exhibi­ tion to read Mathematics at Churchill College, Cambridge. M. Preston — A Scholarship to read Engineering Sci­ ence at Balliol College, Peter passes Oxford. Beth L. Standing — A Demyship (Scholarship) new test to read Medicine at Mag­ dalen College, Oxford. THE grandson pf the founder of S. J. Williams — A Scholar­ G. F. Singleton and Co., the ship to read Engineering Blackburn and Manchester indus­ Science at Exeter College trial auctioneers and surveyors, Oxford. Peter F. Singleton, is helping the In addition the following firm keep up with trends. have gained places: Peter has passed the newly- Susan J. Done - Medicine at Fitzwilliam College, Cam introduced plant and machinery bridge. Sarah P. Dowson option of the final examination of Modern Languages at Fitz the Royal Institution of Char­ william College, Cambridge tered Surveyors. This is the first Sarah J. Hargreaves - Chem year the R.I.C.S. have examined istry at Merton College plant and machinery and it Oxford. Judith Masheder reflects the desire to meet in­ English at Keble College THE wedding took place of Colin Sharpies (1965-72) to Sally-Anne creasing interest from industry Oxford. Sarah A. Neville Backhouse, at St. Wilfrid's Church, Ribchester on 10 June 1982. After Modern and Medieval Lan­ and commerce in professional a honeymoon in Switzerland the couple returned to their new home in guages at Trinity College, valuations of plant, machinery East Park Avenue. Cambridge. P. J. Romaine - and equipment. Colin is presently the manager of the Blackburn offices of a firm Geography at St. Edmund As well as attending QEGS, of Chartered Accountants where he has been "passing the time of day" Hall, Oxford. Helen L. Tay­ Peter is an old boy of Kingswood (and sometimes night) for the past ten years or so. Since December lor - Medicine at Exeter School, Bath, and a graduate of 1978 Colin has been the Hon. Treasurer of East Lancashire Club and in College. R. Taylor - French Manchester University. He has April this year became the Treasurer of Blackburn Greys Round Table and German at Exeter Col­ No. 883. been working for the firm lege, Oxford. R. H. Webster Sally-Anne, his wife, works for her father who is a solicitor in - Medicine at Clare College, founded by his grandfather for Blackburn. Cambridge. four years. Photograph: Paul Deaville. MAGISTER Page 20 Forty years on .. .the answer KEVIN CAPTAINS OXFORD KEVIN Hayes (1 9 7 3 -79 ) was elected Captain of O x­ ford University's Soccer team in the annual ballot held by team members. His year as Skipper will reach its climax when he leads the dark blues out to play Cambridge at Wembley in December. Kevin has already made two previous Wembley appearances in mid-field for Oxford, gaining his soccer blue in his first term when Oxford beat Cambridge in 1980 and was again on the winning side at Wembley in 1981. Kevin is one of the very few to win a double blue at Oxford as a first year student as he is also a member of the University's cri­ cket team. In addition to his university cricket he also plays for Lanca­ shire and East Lancashire in the Following the publication of a football photograph in our last edition, the stalwart youths of yesteryear Lancashire League. (it is a photograph of the 1936-37 under 14X1 reading left to right: His contract at Old Back Row: A. W. Cunliffe, J. E. Evans, H. Francis, H. Shorrock, D. Miller. Centre: G. Brown, N. Aspin, has two more years to run and H. Worden, H. G. Hindle, F. S. Taylor. Front: R. Heald, J. W. Shaw. although reading chemistry at Thank you to all those members mho wrote in with information regarding the photograph. Oxford he would like to be a full time county cricketer when he leaves university. GIRLS MAKE HISTORY

The School made history by entering a team of girls for the first time in the English Schools' divisional swimming championships at Crosby. The girls' team finished fourth in their section. History was made too when the School's junior medley 12—14 age group became divisional champions for the first time. This team also took se­ cond place in the national team championships, pipped only by Northolt School, London.

OLD BLACKS 81/82 1st XI FOR a thesis on "The Measurement of the Diffusion Coefficients of Left to right, back row:- Hydrogen Atoms in Fast Flowing Gases", John Waddicor, (1968—75) I. Johnson, D. Coucill, has been awarded the degree of PhD from the University of Leeds. K. Taylor, A. McNamee, Following a period as a Post Doctoral Research Fellow in the Physical M. Haworth, G. Anderson. Chemistry Department, John has taken up a post teaching Chemistry Front row:- at Oakham School, Rutland. Whilst at University he has played soccer N. Tolley, T. Entwistle, for England Universities on 52 occasions, recently in Holland and the F. Riley, D. Hopkinson, U.S.A. For the past two years he has played for British Universities and P. Sumner, N. Beaumont. captained them on their latest tour of Belgium. MAGISTER Page 21

Captain wins OBA Driver back in harness cup on card ______Racing driver David Ward (1952—58) returned to play off Motor the track during 1981 in a Thwaites brewery Racing sponsored Chevron for formula Libre THE Old Blackburnians Associa­ racing. David had suffered both tion Annual Golf competition was mechanical and personal injury held at Blackburn Golf Club on problems during the previous Thursday 3rd June 1982. The season and had to undergo Judge Walmsley Cup was won by surgery to remove a Bill Kelly (Captain of Wilpshire) damaged disc. 86—18—68 on a card play off with Mike Sumner (Blackburn) 88- 20- 68 . Gary Readett (Blackburn) once again won the Sir Gilbert Gerard Cup with a 74 gross. Next year's competition will be held at Wilpshire Golf Club on Thursday 2nd June 1983.

Mr Kelly Picture by Blackburn Citizen Golf Mr W. J. (Bill) Kelly (1949-54) took over as Captain of Wilpshire Seconds pipped at post Golf Club at the Annual Meeting in December 1981. THE soccer season began with the past have found the pitches Mr Kelly was formerly Chair­ great promise, the 1st XI winning most inviting. man of House and Social Commit­ five and drawing one out of Progress has been made off tees and he has been a council their six opening matches. The the pitch too. In August 1981 member for three years. A fter 15 3rd XI started with a 9—1 victory. Footbal we were granted a 10 year Regis­ years at the game his handicap is The other teams, too, started tration and so have hopefully still on the high side but this well and all seemed set for a laid the ghost of our unfortunate does not deter his enthusiasm successful season. The initial loss of licence in 1979. Bar for golf. promise however was not sus­ the season with 12 goals. Our income has maintained a steady Mr Kelly, who has his own tained and after the now custom­ only other honour, albeit reflec­ increase and the Club is gaining company. Boiler Ancillary Ser­ ary mid-winter break due to ted glory, fell to Dion Partington much needed income from Private vices of Great Harwood, was in unplayable pitches, only the two who was a member of the Mullard Hiring. Drake House when at school senior teams were still in with a team that carried off the Orphan­ To safeguard this vital source and his sporting interests in those chance of honours. The 1st XI age Cup. of income and to encourage new days were football, cross country however faded badly and it was and existing members to make use running and athletics. left to the 2nds to maintain their Two days after the final of the Club we are soon to start challenge and finish runners-up whistle, contractors moved onto a major facelift of the Clubhouse. in the Division. the pitches and began major The work will include the build­ renovation- work which included ing of a new entrance on the front cultivating, harrowing, levelling, of the club, resiting and redesign Soccer call P W D L F APts fertilising and reseeding with of the bar, redecoration of the CRAIG Mann (1973-80) played 1st 30 12 6 12 43 48 30 coincidental bird feeding! Given lounge, dance room and kitchen, for the Universities Athletics 2nd 30 18 7 5 83 39 43 kind weather during the summer new carpets, lighting, furniture Union national soccer side against 3rd 22 9 3 10 66 51 21 both pitches will be in top class and the installation of fixed the RAF at Lilleshall when the 4th 20 5 6 9 35 53 16 condition at the start of 82—83 wall seating. The improvements side drew 1—1. Craig, currently season. are scheduled for completion by studying biology at Leicester The Club's leading scorer was August so I would like to take University played in mid-field for a new 'signing' from School, In addition to the pitch repairs this opportunity to invite any the UAU side. He is also regis­ Richard Garrett, who after a a fence has been constructed Old Boys and Girls to call in at tered with Blackburn Rovers as difficult initiation into senior round the perimeter of the Lammack and have a look round, a non-contract player and has football began to find the net ground to deter the motorcycling and perhaps even a drink or two. turned out for the 'A' team when with great regularity and ended and horseriding fraternity who in A.N.K. he has been home from University. MAGISTER Page 22

M. J. KAY (1968-77) Graduated B.A. Class 2, Hons. Engineering Science, Balliol College, Oxford. wms and things Appointed Trainee Engineer with NORWEB. A. S. FIELDING (1970-77) G. H. KIDNER (1968-78) Gra­ Graduated B.Tech. Class 2, Div. 2, duated LI.B. Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. Science and Society, Brad; Hons. Law, Leeds University. NEWS IN BRIEF ford University. S. H. LEA, B.A. (1967-74) C. J. FOSTER (1968-75) Gradu­ A. B. CAPSTICK (1969-76) Qualified M.B., B.S. at St. Tho­ ated B.Arch. Class 2, Div. 1, mas's Hospital, London. Awarded H.N.D. Applied Biology. Hons. Architecture, Liverpool A. J. P. MACDONALD (1971- T. AHMAD (1971-77) Gradu­ Graduated B.Sc. Hons. Biological University. Science. 78) Graduated B.A. Class 2, ated B.A. Class 2, Hons. Physio­ P. HARRINGTON (1961-68) R. J. CARTER (1967-74) Passed Div. 2, Hons. Law, Newcastle logical Sciences, St. Peter’s Col­ Graduated B.A. Accountancy, final examination of Institute of upon Tyne Polytechnic. lege, Oxford University. Huddersfield Polytechnic. Chartered Accountants. Appoin­ G. T. MAKINSON (1970-78) M. J. ALMOND (1971-78) Gra­ J. D. HARTLEY (1968-75) ted to post with Deloitte, Haskins Graduated B.A. Class 3, Hons. duated B.Sc. Class 1, Hons. Graduated B.Sc. Class 3, Hons. and Sells, Southampton. Politics, Hull University. Chemistry-Biochemistry, Reading Physiology and Biochemistry of T. MARSDEN (1970-77) Gradu­ University. Research in Inorganic N. M. CATLOW (1975-78) Gra­ Farm Animals, Reading Univer­ duated B.A. Class 2, Div. 1, ated B.A. Class 2, Hons. Engineer­ Chemistry at Magdalen College, sity. ing Science, St. Peter’s College, Oxford University. Hons. History, Royal Holloway P. M. HAWORTH (1972-79) College, London. Oxford. Britannia Royal Naval College, A. J. ASPEN (1971-78) Gradua­ C. R. MATTHEWS (1971-78) I. M. CAVILLE (1970-79) Awar­ Dartmouth. Appointed Divisional ted B.A. Class 2, Hons. Physio­ Graduated B.Sc. Class 2, Div. 2, logical Sciences, Magdalen College ded college full colours for Sub Lieutenant. swimming, U.M.I.S.T. Chemical Engineering, Newcastle Oxford University. S. J. HAWORTH (1972-78) M. A. CHURCHILL (1968-74) University. The Rev D. J. ASTLEY (1958— Graduated B.Sc. Class 3, Hons. M. J. MEADOWS (1970-77) 64) Appointed the first Director Awarded M.B., B.S., L.R.C.P., Pharmacy, Liverpool Polytechnic. M.R.C.S. at Guy's Hospital, Lon­ Graduated B.A. Class 2, Hons. of the North of England Institute Trainee with Boots Chemist, Mathematics, Balliol College, Ox­ for Christian Education. don. Appointed Houseman at Blackburn. Guy's Hospital. ford. Appointed Computer Pro­ M. D. ATHERTON (1969-76) J. M. HEATON (1970-77) Gra­ grammer with J. Lewis, London. J. B. COLE (1968-78) Graduated duated B.Sc. Class 2, Div. 1, Graduated B.A. Class 2, Div. 1, J. MOTHERSOLE (1971-77) Hons. German, Regent's Park B.A. Class 2, Div. 1, Economics, Hons. Chemistry. Liverpool University. Appointed Graduated B.A. Class 2, Div. 1, College, Oxford. W. HEYES (1971-78) Graduated English, Liverpool University. RACHEL C. BAGGALEY (1976 trainee chartered accountant Spi­ B.Sc. Architecture, University cer and Pegler, Manchester. College, London. G. MOULDING (1970-77) Gra­ —78) Graduated B.A. Class 2, duated B.Sc. Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. Physiological Sciences, La­ Hons. Quantity Surveying, Liver­ MICHAEL G. Sumner (1954— dy Margaret Hall, Oxford Univer­ pool Polytechnic. Appointed sity. Clinical Studies at St. Tho­ 1962) has gained a B.A. degree Quantity Surveyor at Ridge & in Social Sciences. On leaving mas's Hospital, London. Partners, Oxford. school, he spent four years at A. D. BALL (1971-78) Gradu­ A. J. MURPHY (1971-78) Gra­ ated B.A. Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. Blackburn Magistrates Office. He entered teaching via Chorley duated B.Sc. Class 1, Hons. Man­ Accountancy, Preston Polytech­ agement Sciences at U.M.I.S.T. Teacher Training College and nic. R. M. J. NEWBERRY (1968 -78 ) GILLIAN S. BELSHAM (1976— has worked at Pleckgate School, Graduated B.A. Class 2, Div. 2, 78) Graduated B.A. Class 2, Hons. Blackburn for the past 13 years, where he is presently head of Hons. Economics, Manchester Jurisprudence, St. Hugh's College, University. Oxford. fifth years. He played football for the P. J. BOLTON (1971-78) Gradu­ P. H. PRICE ((1970-78) Gradu­ ated B.A. Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. Old Blackburnians and is pre­ ated B.A. Hons. History, Lancas­ Geography, Newcastle upon Tyne sently a member of Blackburn ter University. Studying for Mas­ Polytechnic. Golf Club and Blackburn Phila­ ter's Degree at Birmingham Uni­ telic Society. versity. C. J. BRANDWOOD (1971-78) J. S. PROCTOR (1969-78) Gra­ Graduated B.A. Class 2, Div. 1, A. J. CROWTHER (1972-78) R. J. HIGHTON (1968-79) Gra­ duated B.A. Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. Medieval and Modern His­ Graduated B.Sc. Class 1, Hons. duated B.A. Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. Accounting and Finance, tory, University College, London. Basic Medical Sciences and Bio­ Hons. Chemistry, Trinity Hall, Lancaster University. Trainee Ac­ S. R. BREWER (1971-78) chemistry, Kings College, London Cambridge University. countant with Kneeshaw Moffat Commissioned Second Lieutenant P. A. CROZIER, B.Mus., L.R.A.M N. R. HOLDEN (1971-77) Gra­ & Co. Burnley. with Staffordshire Regiment. (1972-76) Awarded the 1981/82 duated B.A. Class 2, Hons. C. BRIGGS (1968-77) Awarded Music Scholarship, St. Martin's Engineering Science, St. Peter's P. A. RAMSDEN (1964-74) H.N.D. in Hotel and Catering College, Lancaster. College, Oxford University. Ac­ Graduated B.A. Class 2, Div. 1, Administration, Fylde College, P. M. DEWHURST (1968-78) countant with Thornton Baker. Hons. Business Studies, Preston Blackpool. Graduated B.A. Class 2, Div. 1, S. J. HOOK (1969-76) Gradu­ Polytechnic. D. BROCKLEHURST (1967- Hons. Economics, York Univer­ ated B.Sc. Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. P. J. RICHARDSON (1971-77) 76) Graduated B.Sc. Class 3, sity. Reading University. Graduated B.Sc. Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. Mathematics, Leeds Uni­ P. J. DUCKWORTH (1971-78) D. W. HUMPHREYS (1968-77) Horticulture, Bath University. versity. Graduated B.A. Class 2, Hons. Awarded Higher National Dip­ Post-graduate studentship East J. C. BUCKLES B.Sc. (1969- Physics, Magdalen College, Ox­ loma at the Mailing Research Station, Kent. 76) Appointed Scientific Officer ford. of Agriculture. C. M. RIDEHALGH (1970-77) at Cardiothoracic Institute, Lon­ P. W. DUCKWORTH, B.A. (1969 D. I. HUTCHINSON (1971-78) Graduated B.A. Class 2, Div. 2, don. —76) Awarded M.Sc. in Mathe­ Graduated B.Sc. Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. Business Studies, Preston R. W. BURY (1966-75) Quali­ matics, Aberdeen University. Hons. Physiology (Special Hons.) Polytechnic. fied M.B., Ch.B. at Manchester R. W. DUCKWORTH (1970-77) Sheffield University. C. ROBINSON B.Sc. (1970-76) University. Appointed House Phy­ Graduated B.Tech. Class 2, Div. 1, M. V. HOOPER (1971-78) Awar­ Awarded Edward Layton Re­ sician, Manchester Royal Infir­ Hons. Textile Technology, Brad­ ded H.N.D. with distinction in search Award and 1.0.1. Pharma­ mary. Civil Engineering, Bolton Institute ford University. cology Prize, Hammersmith Hos­ GILLIAN P. CAMPBELL (1976— of Technology. S. F. FEATHER (1971-78) Gra­ pital, London. 78) Graduated B.Sc. Medical duated B.Sc. Class 3, Hons. S. J. HODGSON (1971-77) Gra­ Sciences, St. Andrews University, Computing-Electronics, Durham duated B.Sc. Class 2, Div. 2, W. J. ROUTH (1969-79) Gradu­ proceeding to Manchester Univer­ University. Proceeding to P.G.C.E Hons. Managerial and Administra­ ated B.A. Class 2, Hons. Mathe­ sity for further studies. Leicester. tive Studies. matics, Magdalen College, Oxford.1 MAGISTER Page 23 (fT^O

Men going places call at ^^egJms and things ROY MARLOR and choose quality clothes with a diff­ NEWS IN BRIEF erence. A difference that the particular man takes S. J. WRENN (1969-76) Gra­ to his heart. duated B.Sc. Civil Engineering at Trent Polytechnic. M. ROWLAND (1969-78) Gra­ duated B.Sc. Class 2, Div. 2, I. R. WRIGHT (1971-77) Gradu­ Hons. Agriculture, Reading Uni­ ated B.A. Class 2, Hons. Geo­ versity. graphy, St. Edmund Hall, Oxford. A ll the to p names end up Trainee Manager with Blue Circle M. G. SCOVELL (1969-78) at ROY MARLOR. For Suits, Graduated B.Sc. Class 2, Div. 2, Industries. Hons. Management Sciences, Lan­ Following in Jackets, Trousers, Shirts, caster University. Appointed to father's footsteps Knitwear, Etc. Marley Building Supplies, Aber­ deen. Simon Hardman Lea (1967— R. D. J. SHARP (1966-76) 1974) son of Dr and Mrs M. Hard­ Graduated B.Ed. Worcester Col­ man Lea of Abbot Brow, Mellor, lege of . has passed his final MB BS exam­ ination at St. Thomas's Hospital, You should make ROY S. J. L. SHAW (1976-78) Gradu­ London. Following three years at MARLOR your shop—there's ated B.A. Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. Magdalen College, Oxford, where no finer place in the whole Accounting, Preston Polytechnic. he gained a BA degree in physio­ A. C. SHORROCK (1971-78) logical sciences, he has recently of the North. Graduated B.Sc. Mechanical En­ spent some time working in a gineering at Leeds University. hospital in Zimbabwe. CLARE L. STEVENS (1976-78) Graduated B.Sc. Class 2, Div. 1, Islands post Hons. Economics, Queen Mary for solicitor College, London. Appointed Stu­ dent Nurse at The London Peter C. Olsen (1954-1960) M.C.C.Ed., B.A., LL.B. (Hons) ROY Hospital. has recently been appointed an EMMA TAYLOR (1976-78) assistant solicitor with The Centre Won the Student of the Year Management Group, St. Helier, Award for Beauty Therapy, Abra­ MARLOR PURE n e w A 7 0 0 € Jersey. The Group is concerned ham Moss College, Manchester. with all aspects of International FOR HAN ABOUT TOWN AND COUNTRY D. W. TEBB (1968-77) Gradu­ Financial Planning and has sub­ BLACKBURN 53 King William St. Tel. 59372 ated B.Sc. Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. sidiary, associated and represen­ BURNLEY 30 The Mall. Tel. 23073 Electrical/Electronic Engineering, tative offices throughout the Loughborough University. world. S. TRANTER (1972-78) Gradu­ ated B.A. Class 2, Div. I, Hons. Studying law Philosophy and Religious Studies, J. S. Lindsey (1968—75) who Lancaster University. worked for Lancashire County THE S. WALLBANK (1970-78) Gra­ Council for three years after duated B.A. Class 2, Div. 2, leaving school, left to study for a Hons. Economics, Nottingham Law degree at Trent Polytechnic, REFRIGERATION University. Joining Allan (UK) Nottingham. Limited as Sales and Marketing He recently graduated BA, Trainee. Class 2, Div 2, Hons Law. He G. N. WALLEY (1971-77) Gra­ has been attending Chester Col­ CENTRE duated B.A. Class 2, Hons. lege of Law since September Mathematics, Christ Church, Ox­ 1981 where he will sit the Solici­ (Blackburn) Ltd. ford. tors Final Examination. P. J. WARREN (1971-78) Passed Engineer's BSc Intermediate Exam of Society of Value Auctioneers. lain Mark Caville (1972-1978) SCHOOL BUILDINGS R. WHALLEY, B.Sc. (1962-70) has been awarded a B.Sc. honours Appointed Service Marketing Ma­ degree in civil engineering at the CHERRY TREE, BLACKBURN nager, UK and overseas, with Institute British Leyland. of Science and Technology. He is continuing his studies P. H. WILLIAMS (1971-78) at UMIST for his M.Sc. and Ph.D. Graduated B.A. Class 3, Hons. degrees in civil engineering and in Medical Sciences with Music, his spare time he is the captain Trinity Hall, Cambridge. Proceed­ of Manchester University swim­ ing to Medical Studies. ming team. T. WOOD (1971-78) Graduated Telephone and at B.A. Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. Bio­ Musical career logical Sciences, Lancaster Uni­ PAUL Mahoney (1973-80) de­ Blackburn 21637 Accrington 33404 versity. cided to abandon his ‘A ’ level PHILIPPA M. WOODS (1976 — studies to become a professional 78) Graduated LI.B. Class 2, musician with emerging Man­ Div. 1, Hons. Law, Leeds Uni­ chester-based band The Passage. ★ ★ versity. Proceeding to Guildford Paul was studying for 'A ' levels Law School, London. in English, History and Ancient W.S.WOOLEY (1968-78) Awar­ History, but decided upon the ded H.N.D. in Computer Studies, sometimes precarious life in the Distributors for Osborne, Sunderland Polytechnic. Appoin­ tough business of popular music. ted Computer Programmer at The group already has two LP Craig-Nicol and Lee Manchester University. albums to its credit. MAGISTER Page 24

No. 26 Autumn MAGISTER 1982 Magazine of the Old Blackburnians'Association New bishop to be guest at dinner

THE chief guest at this placed as chairman following parents moved to Lancaster. He year's dinner on December 18 elections last year. He attended attended Lancaster Royal Gram­ the Oratory School and New mar School and Trinity College, in Big School w ill be the College, Oxford, and served as a Dublin, where he gained an MA Bishop of Blackburn, the major in the Scots Guards during and met his future wife, Mary. Right Rev David Stewart the war. He did not decide to offer himself for ordination until after Cross, who was enthroned on He was created a Deputy National Service in the RAF. Lieutenant of Lancashire in 1 975 May 8 by an old friend o f the He was Curate of Hexham and vice-Lord Lieutenant in 1977. OBA, the Provost of Black­ from 1954 to 1957. He was He was awarded the Papal honour then on the staff of the Cathedral burn the Very Rev Lawrence of Knight of St Gregory in The Bishop of Blackburn and Abbey Church of St Alban, Jackson, a School governor. 1978 for his work in the com­ at St Albans, Herts for six years The Rev L. Cragg (1939-46) munity, in particular for the sick including three as . He vicar of St. Cuthbert's, Lytham, and handicapped. He has been to was Curate of St Ambrose, will propose a toast to the School. Lourdes almost every year for the Chorlton-on-Medlock and assis­ Mr. Peter A. T. Ronson, who was past 25 years as a or Brancardier tant chaplain to Manchester Uni­ unable to attend last year's stretcher bearer. dinner because of the bad versity until 1967 when he weather, has again been invited to The Right Rev David Cross, became a BBC producer. propose the toast to the guests. who prefers to be known as Bishop Cross, aged 54, was Among the guests will be the Stewart, was formerly Suffragan assistant producer of religious former Lancashire Education in the broadcasting in the North of chairman. Councillor Michael . England until 1971 when he John Fitzherbert-Brockholes, JP, He was born at Hutton, near became religious broadcasting or­ DL, of Claughton Hall, near Preston and attended a Penwor- ganiser for the Manchester Net­ Garstang. The councillor was re­ tham junior school before his work Production Centre. He was appointed Bishop at Doncaster, in effect the assistant bishop in the Diocese of Sheffield, in 1976. He retained his links with radio as chairman of the Local Radio Council, BBC Radio Shef­ field from 1 980 to 1982. His hobbies are photography, making music and exchanging puns. He replaced the Right Rev Robert Martineau who retired as Councillor M. J. Bishop of Blackburn. Fitzherbert-Brockholes

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Three generations of Isherwoods: From the left, D.G. (40-46); P.S. 135-39) N. (16-20); M.L. (39-42); P.D. (66-75); P.S.L. (74-76). Dinner report and pictures on Why Bob's such centre pages a knockout - page 5 MAGISTER Page 2

O b itu a r ie s MICK WALKER FRANK STONEHOUSE CYCLES FRANK Stonehouse (1919-23) was a considerable benefactor died in January this year at home of the club. in Hove and our deep sympathy is extended to his wife and fam­ In football, he was present at virtually all the most impor­ are now at ily . tant matches from 1950-1970. Frank had a most successful He saw Manchester United beat professional career as a surveyor Benfica in Portugal in the Euro­ and estate agent, ending as a 18 Water Street, pean Cup and England win the senior member of the famous World Cup in 1966. London firm of Bernard Thorpe and Co. With them he was As an old boy of the School, Skipton, largely responsible for huge deve­ he was exceptionally loyal, he lopment programmes in Man­ kept in touch with countless chester and Blackburn. But it is as contemporaries helped by his a person and for his devotion to remarkable memory for people N. Yorkshire. football and cricket that Frank He was a founder member of the w ill be most happily remembered. O.B’s Football Club in 1923 and He played cricket for a Sussex for the London Old Boys Assoc­ village club until after the war. iation and by all his friends he For many years he was a member will be remembered for his phone: 4386 of the governing committee of kindness, his generosity of judg­ Sussex C ounty C ricket Club and ment and his enthusiasm. Whatever your cycling needs, we can fix you up — from kiddies trikes to tandems. FRED HARTLEY We have the most comprehensive MR FRED Hartley (1939-44) 1967 he moved to Stratford to range of accessories and clothing died in hospital on March 10 become assistant manager of the for miles around. 1983 aged 54 years, after a Henley Street branch. Have a day out in the Dales and short illness. He was a business In 1969 Mr Hartley joined man who began his career after Vianova Limited, now Peder­ come and see us ! leaving School in Blackburn, and shaab, as company secretary later who also became well-known in to become a director. the dog show world. Mr Hartley had a keen interest Mr Hartley was a director of in the German Weimaraner the Stratford-upon-Avon com­ hunting dog and was a member of pany of Pedershaab Limited. He the Weimaraner Club of Great began his career on the inspec­ Britain. He was successful at tion staff of Martin's Bank in shows countrywide as exhibitor, WHALLEY Manchester, transferred in 1955 breeder and judge. to their Colmore Row branch M r H artley leaves a w id o w and in Birmingham joining the foreign two daughters. GRAPHICS exchange department, later moving to become assistant mana­ Limited ger at the Shirley branch. In Didicere Prodesse In addition to those already mentioned, the following names KEITH WILDE of Old Boys who have died Printers of this issue MR KEITH Wilde (1943-50) since the last issue o f Magister died on April 30 1983. He had have come to our notice. We collapsed at the Dunkenhalgh apologise fo r the brevity. We of Magister are Hotel on the previous day, where should be obliged for as much he was attending a charity eve­ information as possible about Specialist Educational ning, raising money in support former pupils who had died. of the Blackburn Theatre Trust. C. H. Croasdale 1915-23. Dr. Printers and would be Mr Wilde, a bachelor, was well J. A. Longworth 1915-20. H. S. known in local amateur drama­ M ellor 1918-25. E. W. Sykes, tics. He was head of drama at R. Holden, F. E. Lupton 1899- pleased to quote for 1904, T. McLeod 1928-37, W. St Wilfrid's School and had your requirements taught there for 28 years. Whittaker 1919-24.

Any old links? Piano recital QUEEN Elizabeths was host in G O D FR E Y J. Charnley o f St. April to international pianist Thomas' Hospital, London, is Higher Audlcy Street Allan Schiller who gave a recital interested in buying any old arranged by the community Blackburnians' cufflinks, and an Blackburn, Lancs. services committee of Blackburn original QEGS Boater Ribbon in Rotary Club. Committee chair­ good condition. The latter to man George Wade (1947-52) was match a 1920's summer blazer Telephone (0254) 56267 later able to hand over the tha t he has acquired. If anyone evening proceeds to Blackburn is able to help please contact branch of the NSPCC. Mr Kay or Mrs Lord at QEGS. MAGISTER Page 3

IN 1967 the late G. F. Eastwood published his history of the School, and I have just been re­ Paul jumps freshing my memory of some of Chairman of the events with which he con­ cludes th a t w ork. This has to it.... brought home to me the extent of governors PAUL Isherwood of Hillingdon, the changes which have occurred Middlesex sprained his ankle on in the School — social, material, his first parachute jump with col­ educational — in the last 16 years, leagues fro m Sanderson Fabrics. and I think it is high time that steps down He enrolled on a two-day inten­ someone, with George Eastwood's sive training course at Peter­ gift for narrative style, brought the Local Education Authority, doubt if, ten years ago, he would borough Parachute Centre, Sibson the history up to date with a who though nobly supporting the have visualised that today we Aerodrome, near Peterborough. supplementary volume. School over the years had now should have nearly 100 girls in There were about 30 on the During the greater part of the become — after a surprisingly our sixth form. course including girls, who for period — and for six years pre­ brief period of consideration — But not only this decision £40, spent all Saturday and most viously — the School has pro­ convinced that the comprehensive brought problems to be faced of Sunday attending lectures and gressed under the chairmanship system was a universal educa­ courageously and firmly. The practical exercises in preparation of Bill Hare — only his wife is tional panacea, and it fell to Mr increasing demand for further for the actual jump. now permitted the more informal Hare to follow his father in put­ education has meant that there and affectionate nick-name by ting up a fight to preserve the has been an increasing demand New principal which he was universally known quality and ethos of the School. for sixth form places, and while while a boy here — and in June Long and difficult negotiations the School has increased by some THE new principal of Westfield of this year, much to the regret ensued, and that they finally 50% over the last couple of College in the University of of his colleagues, he decided to failed was in no way the respon­ decades, the increase at sixth London in January will be Profes­ retire from the Governing Body sibility of Mr Hare. With the fo rm level has been nearer 100%. sor J. E. Varey, MA, PhD, LittD and it may be appropriate to put withdrawal of the Direct Grant This in tu rn has created problems (Cantab) (1933-41). His vice­ on record some of the service he over a period of years the School of accommodation, buildings and principal is Professor Henry Lyon, has given to the School during his was facing something of a repiti- staffing in all of which Mr Hare MA, DLitt, FBA, FRHistS, FSA, term of office. It is hard to record tion of 1944. Once again, a Hare has given the calm and deter­ our Speech Day guest last Decem­ some of this in isolation from the had the courage to fight for what mined leadership it needed. ber. rest of the School's recent he knew was right, and once again It was a happy thought on history. It was in 1944 under the that courage was rewarded when the part of the Governors when in Bradley moves ! chairmanship, of his late father the School was included by the 1970 they decided to invite Mr that the School met the first Department of Education & (1961-67) has Hare to open the new Assembly challenge to its character and Science in the Assisted Places been appointed personnel and Hall, itself one of the products independence and the courageous Scheme. This will probably be the administation manager of Kellogs of his period of office, and we decision to retain our indepen­ main item for which Mr Hare's UK, Wrexham works, which deals have his name permanently re­ dence even if this meant financial chairmanship will be remembered, with the cereals firm's bran side. corded on the tablet in the difficulty was made. In 1956 the but by no means the only one. Peter started with Littlewoods entrance hall. But the whole School was rewarded by being An increasing pressure from as a management trainee in character and spirit of the School granted Direct Grant status, parents who had sons at the organisation and methods after in 1983 is the best tribute to the which meant that it could con­ School for similar opportunities leaving Durham with a BSc. He service w hich B ill Hare has tinue to serve boys of Black­ for their daughters became moved to Kellogs six years ago given to his old School. burn irrespective of parental apparent and once again it was on the O and M side in the com­ means. under Mr Hare's leadership that We wish him and D orothy puter section of the head office Ten years later the School was the difficulties which this entailed a long and happy retirement. in Manchester and later moved again under attack, this time from were surmounted — though I E.C.M. to Wrexham. Ron and Kath retire MR RONALD Hunter, who secretary within the Staveley work necessary for a new appeal staff committee presented Ron joined the staff in 1967 as group in Manchester and Sand- fund, conducted by the gover­ and Kath w ith tw o season tickets bursar to the School and bach, until he joined the staff of nors themselves this time, for the for Nottingham County Cricket QEGS as its first bursar in 1967. purpose of erecting the Sixth Club. One could detect in the secretary to the governors, He took over all the responsib­ Form Centre, the biology lab. words of reply anticipation of retired in February. ilities as clerk to the governors extensions and the new Horn- hours of pleasure in the sun on from Colonel Robinson. During cliffe extensions over the Under­ the benches of Trent Bridge for the years following his appoint­ His wife, Kathleen, who had c ro ft. both of them in the days of ment, every one found it so much worked in various capacities over retirement. Their new house and easier to solve a financial problem Ron and Kath obviously en­ the years, retired at the same garden at Southwell, together or gain an answer to a personal joyed their stay and involve­ time. We extend good wishes and with the nearness of family in query since the bursar was now ment at Queen Elizabeth's. The kind regards to Ron and Kath, as Nottingham will demand more of located on the school premises, varied work of a large indepen­ they have been affectionately their leisure time as they become and not, as in the Colonel's time, dent day school gave scope to known among all staff, as they as well loved and respected in in solicitors' offices in Preston their many talents and appealed. take up residence at their new their new surroundings as they New Road. I'm sure, more than the con­ home in Nottingham. have been with us over the past Mrs Hunter joined the staff a straints of industry. All who 16 years. Members of the Associ­ Ron came as bursar to the little later than her husband as came into contact with them, ation will wish to be associated School from the Staveley Com­ secretary to the campaign director both staff and boys — and later with the kindest regards we pany (the large industrial organi­ when the appeal was launched by girls — shared Kath’s affability accord Mr and Mrs Hunter in their sation), where he started as an Hooker Graigmyle and Co. in and welcomed Ron's sound retirement. accounts clerk in 1934. His mid-1967 to raise funds for the advice. Ron, a modest, kind and student training had been at building of the new assembly gentle person and ardent sports­ Their present address belies Chesterfield College. During the hall and gymnasium. She served in man, revelled in hearing details their nature and disposition: there war years (1939-46) he served this capacity until the appeal o f the sporting successes o f boys is nothing of the OAP about Ron with HM Forces, attaining the fund closed in 1969. At the same and staff, particularly those and Kath. They live at 7, Manor rank of Warrant Officer (Staff time, the school required a appertaining to the cricket field, Close, Southwell, Notts. NG25 Quartermaster) and serving part secretary to undertake registra­ and it was a real joy to witness OAP and would be glad to wel­ o f his tim e in the M iddle East. tion duties and school meals at their farewell meeting the come any members of the school On dem obilisation in 1946, he administration. Kath took over surprise and pleasure, when, in or association who may be joined the Staveley Organisation these tasks, becoming busily em­ addition to the gifts of the staff passing through the area. and qualified as a chartered ployed as well in all the detailed and school, the chairman of the W.H.P. M A G IS TE R Page 4

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THE School speech day and distribution o f prizes was held at YOUR LOCAL TIGER DEALER King George's Hall, Northgate on December 9 last year and, after welcoming the main guest, Professor H. R. Loyn, princi­ pal of Westfield College, University o f London, the headmaster pointed out the economic tightrope the school was forced Choose from the best to tread. Regrettably, shortage of space does not All with service that’s proved allow us to print the whole of the head­ master's speech but we have tried to include the main points. After referring to a long friendship with Prof. Loyn, the head said: "We meet in troubled times, particularly here in the North, with a biting reces­ sion and a constant need for the school to keep the PROCTERS fees low enough to enable parents who wish to consider this school as a viable alternative to other 14-16 AINSWORTH STREET, BLACKBURN schools in the neighbourhood, to continue to send their sons here, yet pitched at such a level as to enable the continued development of the school, Telephone 55336. both in facilities and in buildings. Mr Johnston While buildings are not every­ last December — especially as thing, I am most anxious to see they relocated us to Birmingham. continued development of this What gives me greater satisfaction school, particularly in the provi­ is the high regard in which the sion of purpose-built sixth-form school is locally held and the con­ accom m odation, if we are seen to tinuing competition to get in be keeping pace with equivalent here, w hich is more im po rtan t provision in the State sector, and than our 89.2 per cent successes the recent decision of the Lanca­ at O-level, with 1,319 passes SEED AND shire Local Education Authority overall, o r o u r A-level successes, to remove all sixth forms from which include a pass-rate of our eight local comprehensive 89.6 per cent, with 576 passes, schools (a decision which I much and with more than half the deplore) will accentuate the tre­ papers written by the sixth form mendous interest of parents in gaining either Grade A or Grade B GABBUTT ltd entry into our sixth form, for passes. M ind you, in this lies the their boys and for their girls. element of future destruction, for "Over and above all there is self-complacency is a most in­ the increased difficulty of gaining sidious and besetting sin. That is university entrance, with im­ w hy m y greatest w rath is reserved proved standards right across the for those in the school who board (and those most likely to occasionally fail to work or let be a casualty of such high hurdles us down by poor public be­ are not the bright or the bone haviour. I do not entirely despise Booksellers since 1907 idle, but the honest allrounder), educational psychology, but I still and the threat of political action fin d tha t bamboo has its uses. still continuing to hang over our "It would be very wrong of heads. That does not prevent our me to omit to mention the looking with sympathy on the outstanding successes o f the youngsters in this area, and not Assisted Places Scheme, w hich fo r just our own flock, struggling to the second year in succession, has enter life after school, finding brought able boys into this school nothing but unemployment at the 11+ stage, whose parents straddling the way like Apollyon. w ould not have otherwise been For while British University able to afford our fees. degree courses are awarded on "My Governing Body and I 4 and 6 PRESTON NEW ROAD proven academic merit, schools believe it to be manifestly right like this need to be highly com­ that the entrance doors of this BLACKBURN. petitive and careful perusal of school should be well and truly Telephones 698226 your Speech Day programme will open to all who will benefit demonstrate this. from education here. Such are & 59855 "Although it was very pleasant the financial restraints of the we did not need 'The Times' to scheme that only the poor, the name the school as one of the top unemployed, the one-parent fifteen schools in the country Continued on page 8. M A G IS TE R Page 5

ROBERT Stanley Battersby left He was made chief assistant in 1950, He gained the diploma of the Institute School in 1940 and, after a com­ becoming Director of Publicity and of Municipal Entertainment in 1957 and Public Relations in 1956. Two years later, is now a Fellow of the Institute. He was merce course at the Technical he was appointed Publicity and Enter­ invited to join the North West Advisory College, joined the RAF fo r five tainments Manager at Morecambe and Council on Broadcasting by the then years until the end o f the war. Heysham then Director of Entertainments chairman of the BBC, Sir Michael Swann. and Publicity at Worthing in 1966. He The council is one of eight watchdog He had started work as a junior clerk moved to a similar position at Blackpool bodies which help formulate BBC policy. with Blackburn Borough Council before in 1970, becoming secretary of the British war service and rejoined the council as a Association of Tourist Officers the follow ­ In 1980, Mr. Battersby's title at Black­ clerk in 1946. Two years later, he was ing year. He held the position for two pool was renamed Director of Tourism appointed assistant in the publicity and years and in 1976, he was elected presi­ and Attractions. Sadly Bob lost his wife public relations department. dent of the association. last year after a long illness.

ROBERT Stanley Battersby is "Bob" to his colleagues but "Mr Blackpool" to the thousands of people in the publicity and enter­ tainm ents business. He is Director of Tourism and Attractions for and responsible for "the biggest playground in the world". Everything about Blackpool is big — fro m the seven miles "o f golden sands" to "the biggest free show on earth", the Illumina­ tions. That epithet can also justifiably be applied to Bob Battersby. He is fu ll o f good humour and expansive in his praise for the resort, which he has been helping to keep ahead in seaside entertainm ents fo r 13 years . . and like any good publi­ city man, he is rarely out of the public eye — making sure Black­ pool is never out of your mind. Bob held an am bition to be Blackpool's publicity boss about the time he started in promotions with Blackburn Council just after the war. He achieved that ambition in 1970 but his associ­ ation with Blackpool began four years before while he was enter­ Picture courtesy o f West Lancashire Gazette tainm ents chief at Morecambe. He start of Bob and Blackpool's was invited in August 1966 by successful links with the Knock­ BBC producer Barney Colehan to out story. A couple of years ago, field a team against Blackpool in Publicity chief ends the resort was still offering some­ the first heat of the now defunct thing new after 16 years, the first "It's a Knockout" for BBC indoor all-water contest at the television. Derby Bath. Since that introduction, he has links with TV game When it was decided to end been in charge of 11 teams in the ow n story behind the success o f every week a British team failed "Jeu x sans F ro n tie rs " w hile it series. Y ou can imagine his the Blackpool team in 1971. to win — or even worse ended was still popular. Bob, Barney feelings then when the series Blackpool had hosted the up at the bottom of the list. Colehan and a BBC chief engineer ended last year. international finals of Jeux sans Anyway, I said I thought there Geoff Lomas were invited to Bob's mini marathon with Frontiers in 1967 and 1969, the was a very good chance of win­ Urbino for the wake. "Knockout" was recognised year before Bob moved to the ning. We got together a good "Apparently we were the only about this time last year when he resort, but no English team could strong team of lads and lasses three who had been there since was a VIP at the last international hold a match to the Continentals, from Blackpool — we have or had the start and the final farewell final at Urbino, Italy. He won't especially the well-drilled German a good lot of swimmers and was an emotional occasion, I can forget the series in a hu rry how ­ contingents. sportsmen and women and we te ll y o u ." ever — thanks to a host of sou­ "We were beginning to be­ drilled them for six weeks, "Everybody linked hands and venirs and mementoes at the town come a bit of a laughing stock, practising over and over the a ribbon was wound round the hall and his home. our true-blue amateur spirit was games they were going to play. To town square. At the end, every­ Most prized among them is the considered absolutely British but cut a long story short, we won the one was left with a keepsake Bob Battersby Award, marking slightly absurd by the Continen­ golden tro p h y in Essen, West when we cut the ribbon." his contribution to the series and tals who were taking the whole Germnay, after getting to the Last year, Blackpool intro­ hanging on the wall of his Clifton thing very seriously indeed, said final as the highest losers. We duced lasers to its Lights show, Street office. Bob. showed the way for other English this year, the Illuminations were K nocko ut has been a whole "The producer and pioneer of teams but it led to the rules of extended a week at the beginning. lot more than an assembly line of "Knockout", Barney Colehan the competition being radically There's always something to keep harmless and silly games. It has asked me if there was any chance altered. Never again were teams Bob going, always something to brought an understanding of of fielding a team to beat the allowed to practise because they fire his imagination and it is gamesmanship through the team others at their own game. I sup­ were never told beforehand what always to ensure the North West spirit of both competitors and pose British TV audiences were the games would be." tourist beacon is kept shining supporters, says Bob, w ho has his losing heart and switching over That however was only the ever brighter at Blackpool. MAGISTER Page 6 New £1000 loan to School THE 54th annual meeting of the years. Thanks were expressed to the Mr Gillibrand reported there were association was held at School on footballers and to dinner organiser John 1,039 paid-up members despite 50 Read for his sterling efforts and he now memberships having been terminated November 23 last year with Mr Eric appeared to be firmly and efficiently because of non-payment or inability Kay in the chair and 20 members entrenched in this position. Thanks to make contact. He gave a general ex­ present. were also due to Peter Pearson and his planation of the accounts and indicated team in producing another fine edition it would be necessary to renew invest­ The secretary Mr David Forbes o f Magister, not an easy task to say ments soon. Of 45 school-leavers, 38 reported that two meetings had been the least; and to the Treasurer Fred had taken out life membership by re­ held since the previous AGM, including Gillibrand, who had been almost 100 leasing caution money held by the school. one at the Lammack clubhouse, the per cent successful in the thorny problem first at the Old Black's Club for three of bringing subscriptions up to date. C ontinued on page 14.

OLD BLACK BURN IANS' ASSOCIATION INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st JULY, 1982

1 9 8 1 1 98 1

10 General Expenses 9 .5 0 850 Subscriptions 8 9 1 .6 3 1 0 3 P ostages 9 0 .0 3 7 2 Released from Life Membership Fund — — 9 4 2 M a g is te r 966.05 Income from investments — 6 2 Corporation Tax 74.27 4% Consols 50.00 16 Surplus to accumulated fund 160.64 8%% Barclays Bank Ltd — Loan 53.62 13’/a% Exchequer 132.55

2 3 6 .1 7 Less: Income Tax 7 0 .8 4

7 2 1 6 5 .3 3 119 Bank Interest 2 0 9 .5 9

3 7 4 .9 2 5 War Memorial Ground Rent 5 .0 0 1 5 Profit on annual dinner 2 8 .9 4

1 ,1 3 3 £ 1 ,3 0 0 .4 9 1 ,1 3 3 £ 1 ,3 0 0 .4 9

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31st JULY, 1982

1 9 8 1 1 98 1

Life Membership Fund 1,208 Lammack Ground at cost, less sales 1 .2 0 7 .7 7

5 ,4 8 4 Balance at 1st August, 1981 6 .3 3 6 .7 0 Investments at cost 9 2 5 New Members 5 0 0 .0 0 £1,250 4% Consols (Market 6 ,4 0 9 6 .8 3 6 .7 0 1,161 Value £406) 1,160.60 £650 8%% Barclays Bank Ltd ___ 7 2 D e le tio n s Unsecured Loan 1986/93 6 ,3 3 7 6 ,8 3 6 .7 0 582 (Market Value £458) 582.59 £1,000 13% Trustee Savings 1 ,2 0 8 War Memorial Ground 1 ,2 0 7 .7 7 1,000 Bank Term Deposit — — £1,963.73 Exchequer Stock C r e d ito rs - 1992 (Market Value £2,081) 1,750.00 3 ,4 9 3 .1 9 7 2 8 P rin te rs 9 8 0 .0 0 1 3 9 Inland Revenue 8 3 .9 5 4,000 Loan to QEGS 4 ,0 0 0 .0 0 1 6 0 P ostages 1 7 3 .0 0 1 ,2 3 6 .9 5

Accumulated Fund 1 3 5 Advertisers 2 4 5 .0 0 5 Ground Rent 1 ,6 0 9 Balance at 1st August 1981 1 ,6 2 6 .0 6 2 4 5 .0 0 17 Surplus for the year 1 6 0 .6 4 1 ,7 8 6 .7 0 2 0 9 Cash at Savings Bank 2 3 0 .0 7

1 ,8 9 8 Cash at Lloyds Bank 1 ,8 9 2 .0 9

1 0 ,1 9 8 £1 1,068.12 10.198 £1 1,068.12

HONORARY AUDITORS' REPORT We have examined the above accounts, which are in accordance with the information supplied to us and give a true and correct record of the transactions for the year ended 31st July, 1982 and the state of affairs at that date.

Blackburn W. Hare, R. B. Holden 8th September, 1982 Chartered Accountants MAGISTER Page 7

New venue CAMBRIDGE Cheshire night for London EVENING for ladies dinner THE annual dinner and THE Old Blackburnians Cheshire and South Manchester annual general meeting of the THE second annual dinner of branch dinner was held at the Bowden Hotel, Bowden, Che­ London branch of the OBA the Cambridge branch of the shire on Friday October 15. was held on Friday March 4. OBA was held in the Old Harold Ramsbottom, sec­ at the RAF Club, Piccadilly. Combination Room, Christ's Yorkshire retary of the branch, and Following the dinner, branch College on Friday November organiser of the evening, chairman Eric Norcross proposed 19., w ith Mr Gorley Putt, the Loyal Toast and after a short ladies evening proposed the loyal toast and break, Ray Vipond proposed the Fellow of the College, pre­ offered apologies from 18 toast to the School and guests. siding. THE H otel St Georges in H arro­ members unable to attend. Replying on behalf of the gate was the venue for the annual The Headmaster gave a report school, the Headmaster, Mr P. F. Guests attending the dinner ladies evening organised by the on school activities and Mr E. J. Johnston, commented on the ex­ were: From School: P. F. John­ Yorkshire Branch. Kay mentioned activities of the cellent choice of venue for the ston (Headmaster), E. C. Marsden, The event was very enjoyable Old Blackburnians Association. evening as being a member of F. Raby, E. J. Whittle. marred to some degree by the Those attending were: Mr P. the RAF Club, it enabled him to absence of so many regulars due From Cambridge: A. J. Bate, F. Johnston (Headmaster), Mr R. stay the night. He then gave a D. R. Bury and Miss R. Wey, to illness or business commit­ Hunter (School Bursar), Mr E. J. brief report on the current size ments. C. E. S. B ullock, Susan Done, Kay (OBA. Chairman), Mr R. of the school, the proposed Present were the Headmaster Sarah Dawson, Colette George, Smith (OBA. Vice-Chairman), Mr extension to the Holden Labora­ and Mrs Johnston, Mr and Mrs E. Squadron Leader and Mrs R. B. F. Gillibrand (OBA Treasurer), Mr tories and other school news. Sagar, M r and Mrs D. Ball, M r and Lamb, Mr and Mrs Heald, Sarah F. Raby (School S taff), Messrs. N. Mr E. C. Marsden, Chairman Mrs D. Carr, M r and Mrs E. J. Neville, Dr A. J. Pendlebury, Barton, T. S. H indle, H. S. Mars­ of the Governors, then replied Whittle. Mr and Mrs C. Sloan, S. T. Swift, R. H. Webster. den, D. M. M artin, H. M orris, J. C. on behalf of the guests and con­ M r and Mrs C. Harvey, Noreen Pearson, R. Pearson, E. T aylor, E. cluded his brie f message by From Oxford: J. A. Whitely. Mayo and Guy Shuttleworth. West, B. H. H adcroft, H. Rams­ recounting a number of amusing bo ttom . R A F stories when he was based The branch held their annual in North Africa. 1983 t a t y , ladies evening at the Bowden The formal toasts and November 18 — Cambridge Hotel on June 19. speeches were followed by a short branch dinner, the Old Harold Ramsbottom wel­ AGM which ended with a re­ Combination Room, Christ's D a te s comed the guests on behalf of sounding re ndition o f three verses College, Cambridge. March 2 — London branch the branch and gave apologies of the school song, Cantilena. November 25 — London branch AGM and ladies' evening - for 16 unable to attend. The The party from Blackburn buffet evening (informal) - venue to be arranged. Headmaster replied giving a brief comprised the Headmaster and to be arranged. report on school success and Mrs Johnston, Mr E. C. Marsden April 27 — Yorkshire branch November 29 — OBA annual current changes taking place. and Mr E. J. Whittle. ladies evening. Hotel St Mr Eric Kay reported on other Branch members present were general meeting in the Rad- George, Harrogate. cliffe Room, QEGS, 8.0 p.m. branch activities of the associ­ E. Norcross, J. S. A llen, R. May 2 — London branch pub ation. Vipond, D. Vipond, P. D. Isher- December 17 — Annual Dinner, evening, Red Lion, 14 Those attending were: Mr and wood, M. B. Stirrup, A. W. Shaw, Big School, 7.0 for 7.15 p.m. Kingley Street, London, Mrs P. F. Johnston, Dr F. E. C. R iley, S. S. H ird, H. Stan- from 6.30 p.m. Hesmondhalgh, Dr and Mrs T. S. cliffe, J. K. Grant, G. Smith, 1984 May 17 — Cheshire and South Hindle, Dr and Mrs H. Morris, G. T. Charnely, J. A. Whittaker, January 25 — London branch Lancashire branch ladies Mr and Mrs H. S. Liversedge, G. R. Foster, Sally Hall, Dorothy pub evening. Red Lion, evening. Executive Suite, Mr and Mrs E. Taylor, Mr and Mrs Marsden, Morag Stalker and Helen 14 Kingley Street, London. Bowden Hotel, Cheshire. E. West, M r and Mrs H. Rams­ W illiam s. February — North Eastern Further details from E. J. Kay, b o tto m , Mr B. H. H adcroft, Miss A total of 36 people attended branch dinner, date to be Queen Elizabeth's Grammar H. Nolan, Mr and Mrs J. E. Sagar, the evening including wives and fixed. School, Blackburn. Mr and Mrs E. J. Kay, Mr and Mrs guests of members together with J. Longstaff, Mr F. Raby. the contingent from Blackburn. Check if there's a branch near you WE should like to take this opportunity CAMBRIDGE: NORTH EAST: of reminding Old Boys up and down the Anthony J. Bate, Miss C. A . M ackrell, country that we have active branches Christ's College, St Mary's College, in Yorkshire, South Lancashire and Cambridge. Elvet Hill Road, Cheshire, and London area and at LONDON: Durham. Oxford and Cambridge. Paul Isherwood, Old Boys will be interested to know 47 Bedford Road, that we have an active group of members They provide a variety of activities West Ealing, and most of them have a Ladies Evening. in Canada who meet regularly in Calgary. London W13 OSP. For further information Old Boys in They are all keen to widen their CHESHIRE & SOUTH LANCASHIRE: Canada should contact: membership and we invite those who are Harold Ramsbottom, Mr Roger Maltby, interested to contact the appropriate 157 Chester Road, Box 59, Site 2553, secretary whose name and address is Hazel Grove, Calgary, given below: S tockport, Alberta, Canada, T3C 3N9. Cheshire. Tel: 0625 273 3344 YORKSHIRE: Should any Old Boy in an area not OXFORD: Charles Sloan, covered by the above branches wish to Michael T. Harrison, 22 Glamis Close, act as liaison for that area, please get in Regents Park College, G arforth, touch with Mr Eric Kay at school or O xford. Leeds LS25 2NQ. Tel: Leeds 861467 Editor of Magister c/o school. M A G IS TE R Page 8

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fam ily and the disadvantaged gain Suits for business very much from the scheme. School Moreover, the scheme has in its first year, brought a crop of and pleasure bright boys selected for our express stream in the usual end- crest hung of-year examinations and half of by MAGEE those in the School on this scheme are from the Blackburn and other area, thus ensuring our continued in London connection with the town of our leading makes birthright, and with that line of Old Boys who have faithfully in pure served this community for so clob many generations. THE Association has sub­ new wool "This school, through the A.P.S. scheme, continues to be scribed to the commissioning and terylene sociologically more comprehen­ of a plaque bearing the school sive than many Comprehensive crest which now adorns the schools but I fervently re-echo walls of the East India blends my chairman’s wishes concerning the removal of education from Devonshire Sports and Public from the po litica l scene. Schools Club, St James' "An illustration of just what Square, London. £75 could happen has already been The crest has taken its rig h t­ given to us by the refusal of the ful place among others of well Lancashire County Council to known public schools throughout at allow five pupils to take up places the country. awarded to them at sixth-form Membership of the East India level under the Assisted Places Devonshire Sports and Public Scheme and enough has already GRAYS Schools Club is open to all Old been said about this: I would, Blackburnians and is particularly 1 Penny Street however, on this occasion wish to good value to school leavers who salute my Governors' sagacity and and can join for a composite fee of humanity in allowing me a con­ £50 until they reach their 25th Market Hall siderable degree of independence birthday, with nomination in allowing our very limited Trust through their own headmaster. Blackburn funds to finance such pupils, For the rest of us "senior citi­ whose disadvantaged background zens", annual subscription levels phone 53275 would have otherwise precluded are £90, £120 and £198 plus their transference here. an entrance fee in age ranges o f "O f course, to wish to change under 30, under 35 and over 35, to our sixth-form is to exercise respectively. a value judgement on the merit The club offers a delightful of being at a school like this, old world atmosphere with deep compared to the reputations of leather chairs, roaring fires, good local schools and colleges, and if food and well patronised bars that transference is to continue all at reasonable prices. TOP CLASS FABRICS to be denied, it is a denial of that Indeed, where else in London freedom of choice which is some­ can you stay overnight for £17.50 thing very basic to this country's including full English breakfast, heritage. morning tea in bed, shoes cleaned IT IS OUR CONSTANT ENDEAVOUR "I remain heartened by the and the full facilities of a tradi­ sturdy response of parents to the tional and genuine club. TO OFFER FABRICS OF QUALITY IN dual challenge of raising fees and Interested parties for member in keeping their heads above ship are asked to contact the DESIGN AND TEXTURE. water in these difficult economic Headmaster c/o Queen Elizabeth's times and I pledge my bursarial Grammar School. * staff to confine those fee in­ Our workroom is at your disposal for creases to the absolutely neces­ sary. MAKING-UP CURTAINS, PELMETS, "As the local schools piece­ meal lose their sixth-forms over Steelman Eric BED-COVERINGS, LOOSE COVERS, ETC the next two or three years, we must thank our governing body for forsight in this area, and it is is on ALL TYPES OF RAILS AND BLINDS not too hard to imagine that which has taken place in other SUPPLIED AND FITTED Queen Elizabeth's Grammar the ball Schools might well have happened ERIC Jones (1959-64) has suc­ here. cessfully guided his specialist "What concerns me is the stainless steel stockist and d is tri­ threat to forbid by law the bution company to its currently payment of fees for independent buoyant position since its forma­ RYLEY ft HAMPSON LIMITED education, denying parents the tio n three years ago. right — a fundamental right as far Eric's venture is a far cry from as the Declaration of Human the days when he left school to 82 KING WILLIAM STREET, Rights is concerned and as far as jo in Blackburn Rovers as an the European Convention of apprentice professional. He spent BLACKBURN. Human Rights is concerned — two years at Ewood Park before that is the right of parents to deciding to leave the professional choose the kind of education to ranks of football and embark on a m arketing career in the steel Telephone 53935 be given to their children, and the right to pay for it if they so stockist industry. choose. Football's loss has proved to C ontinued on page 14. be the steel worlds gain. MAGISTER Page 9

Director Ian Sharp

(left) with his wife

and Producer

Euan Lloyd at the Premiere of the

film .

WHO DARES, WINS. . . MOST people w ill recognise when he was asked to direct the m otto of the S.A.S. and 'Minder' for Thames Television probably recall that a film of and such was his success w ith a single episode he was made an the same name was released offer by London Weekend to last year. direct The Professionals'. The dire ctor o f the film gave It was at this juncture that up a secure and well paid job four fate took a hand. The film pro­ years ago to go freelance and ducer Euan Lloyd had, like many spent almost a year out of work others, been watching the World but, true to the title of his film, Snooker Championship on tele­ Ian Sharp (1957-65) dared to do vision when it was interrupted by it and has now w on the acclaim live coverage of the SAS storming that goes with a successful film the Iranian Embassy in London. and is a very sought after director He made up his mind to make a able to pick and choose from the film about Britain's most secret offers now flooding in. but celebrated soldiers. The man After leaving QEGS Ian went he wanted for the lead was on to Durham University and 'Professionals' actor, Lewis after graduating joined BBC radio Collins, and to direct the film the and from there transferred to man who had made the best television. episode L lo yd had seen. It was here he got the film- He rang Ian and the young making bug and started by director's career hasn't looked Picture courtesy o f Lancashire Evening Telegraph. making five minute 'heap of the back since. week' films for 'That’s Life' OUR good wishes go to OBA about the vagaries of vacuum Hospital post treasurer Fred Gillibrand for a cleaners and recalcitrant refrigera­ speedy recovery from a recent tors. Being budgeted to £500 per PETER A. Fletcher (1960-65), a illness and to his wife Freda A busy lad film he found the pressure of graduate of the Royal Society w ho is not enjoying the best producing a film a week for two of Chemistry has recently taken of health. Also to committee­ ten-week series a tremendous but up a post of scientific officer in man Ken Forbes who is con- our Russell marvellous experience for what the chemical endocrinology valesing at home after hospital DID you catch up with Mr Harty was to come. department at St Bartholomew's treatment following a heart during his many sorties into the His success on 'T h a t’s Life ' Hospital, London. attack.______Northern region during the past led to the offer of directing the 12 m onths or so? He is reputed firs t series o f 'The Big T im e' - to have been seen at at least the another Esther Rantzen show. following, and no doubt more After this, her husband, Desmond besides: Wilcox picked Ian to make a film Gone fishing . . . Opening of Red Rose Radio - about American football coach independent local radio station W oody Hayes fo r the series MR JACK Morris (1935-40) has retired from teaching after based in Preston (September "The Americans". 34 years in the profession. He left Pleckgate School, Black­ 1982), Empire Theatre Trust He worked on the arts pro­ burn, as a senior master having previously been at Bangor (Blackburn) celebrity evening, gramme 'Arena' and 'Omnibus' Street Boys School and Lower Darwen Junior School. Dunkenhalgh Hotel (April 1983) and the first feature film he Mr Morris served in the Fleet Air Arm during the second and Salesbury (Blackburn) Elect­ directed was 'The Music Machine' world war on the aircraft carriers Searcher and Illustrious. ronics Fair. for which he got time off from As an extension of his interest in young people, Mr the BBC. Morris was a founder member of the Blackburn Duke of Fired with the enthusiasm of Edinburgh Award Scheme and has also been secretary and film making it was in September chairman of Blackburn Anglers' Association of which he is Albert's off again 1979 that Ian resigned from the still a committee member. BBC and set up as a freelance THE much travelled Albert director but it was not until Eastham (1946-51) has been on August 1980 he was offered any the road again. He has journeyed w ork. to Zimbabwe to advise the Mr Stuart Butcher's (1933-38) retirement as a telephone He and his wife, Glen, Ministry of Local Government engineer after 44 years service marked more than 100 years managed to make ends meet by and Town Planning. Albert is no of family service in the industry. His father contributed 40 stranger to the African continent living off Glen's BBC salary and his son, Michael, has 18 years under his belt so far. while he wrote letters, knocked where he has w orked as a con­ Mr Butcher's prime hobby is fly fishing to which he hopes sultant on previous occasions. on lots of doors and made many to devote more time during his retirement. phone calls. Consultancy w o rk has also taken The search for work ended him to South America and Indip. M A G IS TE R Page 10 M A G IS TE R Page 11

The headmaster, right, and the main speakers, from left, the Rev. L. A. Cragg, Peter Ronson and the Bishop. Bil1 Proctor, right, with Garth Edwards.

General view of members Committee may ask: of the bar. cut speeches Speeches at this year's dinner ever resulted in an excess income of dinner last year and proposed a toast may be shorter following criti­ £138.68. to the School. There had been some criticisms or cism o f the length of the formal As usual, the headmaster replied. the meal and in particular, the service proceedings at last year's meal. The head is a lay preacher and although a sub-committee was being A sub-committee led by dinner member of the Church of England formed to look into the matter organiser John Read was formed to General Synod. This gave the evening although there were contributing investigate complaints about the a reverential flavour as the proposer factors to take into account. length of speeches and grumbles of the toast to the guests was Rev Dinner organiser John Read pours for Mrs Read as Eric Kay looks on. Mr Read thanked all who had about food and service. L. A. Cragg, vicar of St Cuthbert's, helped towards organising the The full allocation of tickets for Lytham. The Bishop of Blackburn, evening and the committee recorded the annual dinner was taken up last the R ight Rev David , its thanks to John and his wife, replied. He said the School should year with five guests invited by the pictured top left, for their efforts. stand for something lest its scholars association. fell for everything. Everyone was accommodated in Ken Forbes felt ill health would Big School and, unlike the previous prevent him attending future dinners Toastmaster as usual was Mr year, the weather failed to keep any­ and therefore tended his resignation Derrick Lund and as chairman for the one from the 53rd dinner. from the dinner committee. He was evening, O BA President J. E. Sagar The lower price of tickets for thanked for his help over many years. took wine with diners in their younger members had not been very Business consultant Peter A. T. decades at school. Only one, Mr effective in attracting larger numbers, Ronson, who because of bad weather Harold S. Isherwood, rose in the the dinner organiser Mr John Read the previous year had been unable to 1903-12 era. He attended the School Revellers from left, Alan Gorse, Derek Lund, Paul Price, David Dunn and Fred Kemp. told a committee meeting in Feb­ fulfill his role in proposing a toast to from 1908-12 and is pictured with ruary. He said the dinner had how­ the guests, was able to make it to the his family, on the Front Page.

Keith Wightman and Roger Smith.

Four old girls, from the left Carolyn Walker, who works for the family steel stockholding firm in Black­ burn; Elisabeth Clarke, at Oxford Polytechnic; Caroline Simon, studying art at the Courtauld Institute, OBA treasurer Fred Gillibrand, centre, with son David and daughter More guests at the bar in the gym. London; and Wendy Gillibrand studying for her SRN at Manchester Royal Infirmary. Wendy. M AG ISTER Page 12 REUNION E00 INTREPID Branch news frnm Canada

IN MAY 1982, Trevor Haworth the evening and Alan Lomax, (1947-56) and Bob Killingbeck Roger Pilkington, Roy Ashcroft visited Canada for three weeks and Bob Darwent all travelled to having received an invitation from be there. A great night was had Alan Lomax who had volunteered by all reminiscing about events to organise their trips from and characters at school, aided by Calgary onwards. beverages o f a strong nature. The day after the dinner Trevor and Bob flew to Research fellowship Alan Lomax drove the intrepid Toronto and then took the train pair through the Rockies to his to Calgary arriving somewhat MARK Richardson (1974-75) has been home in Creston near the United weary after three nights travel awarded a research fellowship at Dundee States border and then across the and an eight hour delay due to a University after having a PhD degree States to Victoria finishing twelve landslide. They were met by conferred on him by London University. days later in Vancouver. Roger Maltby, who they had not He has been concerned with investi­ Trevor and Bob would like to seen fo r fifte e n years. gating the structure of the human thank the Canada Branch of chromosome. Roger and his wife Margaret O.B.A. for their great kindness Dr Richardson is the younger son of entertained them at their house and superb hospitality during Mr and Mrs John Richardson of Fair­ for two nights and on the last their stay. Their abiding memories ways, Osbaldeston, and formerly of night an Old Boys dinner took are that Blackburnians never lose Earnsdale Avenue, Darwen. He is place at a restaurant in down­ their native accent and school married to a dental surgeon at Dundee Picture: town Calgary. friends however seldom one sees University Hospital. Lancs. Evening Telegraph. Roger Maltby had organised them remain friends for life. C3DBQ

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AS previously reported in an earlier edition. County Councillor Tom Sharratt (1945*56) had lead a campaign against the derelict Whitebirk, Blackburn, power station cooling towers which he wished to see demolished for the general benefit of the local environment. The successful culmination of the campaign came in May when dawn explosions on two separate days brought the four 4,000-ton monsters folded virtually inside themselves. Despite the early WE don't get many, more's the times of the day, a gallery pity, what are you all doing about gathered on each occasion to it? Can we suggest a "Where are witness the historic event. ROBERT COLBERT you now" column or "Whatever Tom has also been involved happened to the likely lads in in a row regarding giant hog* the lower sixth of '49". weed and has called fo r it to be classed as an injurious weed under MR H. A. Field (1921-23) writes the 1959 Weeds Act. Jp. Q Q High class decorator Q Q Q to us once again acknowledging receipt of his annual copy. He Finance post for comments: "By now 'Magister' is, company secretary for me, a sort of lucky dip in Decorating Contractor to which I find here and there, mention of folk I remember. Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School I am afraid that the law of diminishing returns is beginning to operate but it was nice to spot just a passing reference to P. C. Full range of Exclusive Designs Northam, one of the veterans and characters of my time. As a matter of fact I am reminded of QEGS every day, for one of my ALSO LARGE SELECTION OF forms presented me with a hinged shaving mirror when I left HAND PRINTED WALLPAPERS and it is s till in daily use. It cele­ brates its diamond jubilee this y e a r!"

Picture: Lancs. Evening Telegraph All work personally supervised : : Estimates with pleasure. MR Michael Thompson (1945-49) Ex Tory secretary of Clitheroe, company secretary is new director of the Blackburn-based inter­ Residence: national Scapa G roup has also Sales and Showroom MR David Nicholson (1955-62) become finance director. Michael, 40 LONGSHAW LANE has been appointed dire ctor o f who also attended Sedburgh 182 SHEAR BROW Home Affairs for the Association School, joined Scapa Dryers in BLACKBURN of British Chambers of Com­ 1961 after training as a chartered BLACKBURN merce. He was assistant secretary accountant with the Blackburn Telephone 662800 of the Conservative Shadow Cabi­ firm of Waterworth, Rudd and net from 1975*79. Hare. M A G IS TE R Page 14-

* m m i + * ^ WEDDING BELLS * & * m i A Corsican honeymoon fol­ I r n m m m * Netlon chief lowed the wedding of works + study officer Nicholas Longman (1968-75) and careers officer * UNIT 1, THE CENTRE marries in Denise Anne Corner at St John's * RAWTENSTALL * Church, Liverpool, in October * Tel: Ross 215386 * 1982. Bermuda The bridegroom is the young­ * * est son of Mr and Mrs D. T. DR BRIAN Mercer (1939-44), ★ 40 MARKET STREET * Longman, of Brownlow Terrace, millionaire industrialist and inven­ DARWEN Pleasington. + tor of the now world famous * * • ★ Tel: Darwen 74234 * Netlon plastic mesh, surprised Alan Campbell Dyson BA, ♦ Proprietor: R. Yates * many of his staff by returning, from what they assumed was an ACA (1962-72) the only son of * ¥ ordinary business trip, with a new the late Mr T. W. Dyson and Mrs ★ * bride. S. M. Dyson, of Preston New Road, Blackburn, was married in * * While in Bermuda, he quietly July 1982 at Wimbledon to Dr + GREETINGS CARDS, STATIONERY, * married surgeon's daughter Vivien Anne Elizabeth Mason, daughter ★ BOOKS, AGENTS FOR PARKER and * Counsell, a Darwen health visitor of Mr and Mrs J. E. T. Mason, of who comes from the sub-tropical Coomtje Lane, London. * SHEAF PER PENS. * island group. * * * ♦ * Last Year's Page 3 girl, beauty The new Mrs Mercer, daughter * * therapist Emma Victoria Taylor of surgeon Mr Brian Counsel), (1977-79) was married to com­ + * came to England to study nursing pany director Mark Leigh * PHONE FOR A QUOTATION FOR * in 1976 and worked at Queen's Wolstencroft of Millstone Park Hospital, Park Lee Hospital Cottage, West Bradford at St * YOUR LETTERHEADS, * and Blackburn Royal Infirmary Bartholomew's Church, Great ♦ PERSONALISED GREETINGS CARDS, * before becoming a health visitor. Harwood last November. * CHRISTMAS CARDS AND WEDDING * ★ STATIONERY ★ Continued from Page 8 ♦ * "What governing bodies and heads of schools like this one seek is not the victory or defeat Our thanks of any one political party, we seek only to mobilise on this THE Editorial Staff of separate and fundam ental issue, Magister would like to an issue of liberty where we can thank everyone w ho has mobilise the opinion of the contributed articles, letters middle ground so recently demon­ and general news, without strated in public opinion polls which the production of about the continued existence of this magazine would not Independent education. be possible. We are also "To my staff and our suppor­ indebted to the Lancashire ting organisations, I give my Evening Telegraph and grateful thanks, and I include West Lancashire Gazette among them, the very real sup­ for their kind permission Sccapca Group port which we receive from the to reproduce a number of Old Blackburnians' Association photographs. pic and the Elizabethan Association.

AGM continued from was re-elected and Roger Smith Scapa Group has expanded since 1927 - to become an Page 6. was elected chairman with Keith international company with capabilities in North America, Wightman elected vice chairman. Mr Smith paid tribute to the work Mr Read reported that the Europe, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, India and of outgoing chairman Mr Kay 1981 dinner had realised a profit the United Kingdom. We are one of the world's largest w ho said he had thoroughly of £28.94 from a turnover of paper machine clothing manufacturers. £1,192. enjoyed his two years in office. We make and supply specialised industrial textiles, and The secretary, David Forbes Mr Bill Proctor unfortunately are one of the world's leading suppliers of fabrics, plates and treasurer Fred Gillibrand had to report that some of the and presses for wet and dry filtration were both re-elected unopposed. school's records, including photo­ The auditors Messrs Hare and We are the world's largest suppliers of musical graphs, had been mislaid during Holden were re-elected as was the, instrument felts, we spin yarns, dye yarns, make artificial building work. He expressed con­ committee en bloc with the cern that the history of the headmaster and Andrew Kidson, sports playing surfaces, coloured decorative felt and school should be updated and the chairman of the football club, association agreed to assist in mesh fabrics for horticultural and agricultural uses. elected ex-officio. We also produce baling presses, waste disposal whatever way it could. The headmaster reported the matter systems, and refuse collection vehicles. Subscriptions were resolved to to the school governors. remain the same at £2 a year and £30 for life membership. Mr Pearson reported that Scapa Group pic Magister costs had been kept Investment o f funds was down and, with increases in the agreed to be left to the treasurer advertising rates, economics were and it was also agreed a further ^ Blackburn becoming more acceptable. £1,000 loan be made to the J school with £25 donated to the The president M r J. E. Sagar school prize fund. M A G IS TE R Page 15

Charles Fourteen 'retires' to gain Zimbabwe No fear of success - AFTER accepting early Oxbridge retirement following more with an MSc at 61 places than 30 years in local govern­ ment, Mr Charles Frederick HYMAN Abel (1935-40) THE following pupils have Kemp (1941-45) has become has recently gained an Msc gained places at the universi­ a local government adviser in in Psychology from the ties of O xfor and Cambridge. Zimbabwe. University of London Steven R. Boardman - a major He started his career in the Institute of Education, his scholarship to read chemical motor taxation office at Black­ engineering at Corpus Christi burn and after a period as finan­ topic being the "Fear of College, Cambridge. Michael cial administrator at Mansfield Success" (yes, not failure)! Pilling - a major scholarship to Woodhouse, Nottinghamshire, He w rites to say he was read engineering science at St joined East Cumbria admini­ one of Arthur's boys and a John's College, Oxford. Penelope stration. form pupil of Jud Lewney. R. Jackson - an exhibition at The overseas appointment is Much water has passed Lincoln College, Oxford to read for three years in the country's under the bridge since then. English. Ian J. Sherlock - an open capital, Harare. He has travelled w idely inclu­ academic career has been too exhibition to read engineering ding the Far East (Japan), lurid to recount in detail science at Churchill College, On the up beat North America, Canada, USA, starting in 1940 at Liver­ Cambridge. Mexico, most of Western pool U niversity, later Leeds David J. A still - to read IVOR Bolton (1969-76), assistant Europe and Poland (two edu­ and London, ultimately gradu­ philosophy and theology at chorus master of Glyndebourne cational visits/exchanges), ating in Manchester with MEd Regent's Park College, Oxford. Festival Opera and chorus master numerous visits to North plus an as yet uncompleted F. Jane Broadbent - the only girl of Glyndebourne Touring Opera Africa and a two year resi­ Doctorate (his supervisor died out of eight admitted to read gained fu rth e r successes in dential period in the Negev overnight - can you blame mathematics at Christ Church, September last year by being desert in Israel. himl) and now his recent MSc. O xford. Neil H. Caulfield - to read appointed to the professional In 1982, he travelled to He has now returned at the chemistry at Merton College, staff of the Royal Academy of Egypt - Cairo, Alexandria and age o f 61 to pick up the Oxford. Roger B. Ellingham - to Music, London, and also Director El-Alamein. He claims his threads of his PhD. read mdicine at St John's College, of Music, St James' Church, Cambridge. Piccadilly. Mark S. Greenwood - to read medicine at Magdalen College, Oxford. Alison Hadwin - to read theology at Pembroke College, You can bank on 'em O xford. Michael J. Iddon - to read ROLAND Isherwood (1941- Mr W. Roland Slater (1936- Road, Chorley branches and is geography at St Edmund Hall, 45) has been appointed 40) has been appointed general currently treasurer of Chorley and Oxford. Michael, who was a successful candidate in the Lloyds general manager—Europe of manager of the Trustee Savings District Arts Association. Bank of Lancashire and Cumbria, Bank China Clipper Competition the Australian and New being formerly the general in July 1981, gained a six-month Zealand Bank based in manager of the finance division English-Speaking Union School­ London. of TSB Lancashire and Cumbria boy Exchange Scholarship to John Haworth (1945-50) America and spent two terms as a He was formerly the London at their head office in Preston. former principal of Lloyds Bank pupil at the Robert Louis city office manager of the bank He joined the staff of the Staff College at Tadworth, Stevenson School, Pebble Beach, before moving to Hong Kong in Blackburn Trustee Bank from school and returned there after Surrey, was appointed manager of California. 1978. Brian D. A. Lewis - to read * # # war sevice with the RAF. Before the Market Place, Reading Branch history at Balliol College, Oxford. becoming accountant then assis­ in January. T im o th y M. J. Sagar - to read Mr Roger Pearson (1958-63) tant general manager in Black­ . Before becoming principal of has become the director o f classics at Magdalene College, burn, he held managerial appoint­ the college, John was a member the Rossendale Enterprise Trust Cambridge. A. Elizabeth Whalley - ments at the Higher Eanam, of the bank inspection staff and on a two-year secondment from to read mathematics at New Hall, Blackburn, and Clitheroe Cambridge. the National Westminster Bank in branches. B olton. A Bachelor of Commerce, The aims of the Trust are University of London, Mr Slater to ease the unemployment situ- has long standing connections Political editor with Blackburn Cathedral. joios county RALF Robinson (1945-51) took up a new post in November last year as Information Officer to In July last year, Mr David North Yorkshire County Council Sandford (1956-62) was appoin­ based in Northallerton, after 19 ted manager of the Trustee years with the BBC. Savings Bank's Clayton-le-Moors After leaving school and branch. Picture: Lancs Evening Telegraph graduating from Manchester He joined the bank at Lord University, Ralph spent two years St West, Blackburn in 1968 and has held previous managerial with the Cumberland News in Picture: Lancs Evening Telegraph qualified as an associate of the appointments in Yorkshire, the Carlisle and two years with gtion in the Rossendale Valley Institute of Bankers three years C ity o f London and South East Reuter in Fleet Street before and by making the best use of later. regional head office. joining the BBC world service. every facility, every available In 1977, David attended the John was an active playing Prior to his present position, grant and the pooling of local Euroschool to study the West member and treasurer of the Old Mr Robinson served as news knowledge about 200 new jobs German savings banking system. Blackburnians for ten years, cap­ editor at BBC Radio Leeds and have been created as a direct He has also w orked in the ad m ini­ taining the First XI football more recently as political editor result of help from the Trust. stration, Clitheroe, and Park club for part of this time. of BBC Radio Sheffield. M AG ISTER Page 16 TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE WHEN I drove back into Black­ Director of a group of weekly burn after almost 20 years, AFTER holding a number of newspapers owned by the to take up my present appoint­ positions in regional news­ Thomson Organisation in Stock­ ment, the memories came flood­ papers. Mr Michael Crossley port, Wilmslow and Macclesfield. ing back. (1956-64) has returned to In the Summer of 1981, Memories - who remembers Blackburn to become assistant we moved North of the Border the putting competitions held managing director of the to Edinburgh, where I held a during breaks and lunch on the North Western Newspaper similar position with the Scots­ newly opened Hartley House put­ Company, publishers of the man and the Evening News. ting green? (It was possible to Lancashire Evening Telegraph. Then, there came the magic get a hole in one at the first if you call "Come back to the North went up the hill and came in from to go into newspapers (as you West Riviera" — back home to the right). Playing table tennis in would expect - having majored familiar surroundings - but would the prefects' room in Big School. in French and Spanish!!) and they be fam iliar? What about Saturday morning started work with the Thomson Driving down Preston New school and the determined walk Organisation newspapers in New­ Road to the Boulevard in Novem­ through the park over the 'Tank' castle - The Evening Chronicle, ber, to take up my present to Lammack ready to thrash Journal and Sunday Sun - as a appointment at the Lancashire Drake 6-0 (Hawkins for ever!). commercial graduate trainee. Evening Telegraph and Evening Yes in 1964, bidding a fond Thus, I became an advertising Star as Assistant Managing farwell to "Killer" Watson and specialist. During this period, I Director, I felt a growing re­ Leo Collier, I boarded a train married my wife, Ann, and alisation that I had come home. for Durham University to take produced two girls - who are now I saw the familiar uniform turning a B.A. in French, Spanish and 10 and 13 years old. up West Park Road and again the Politics, and it was to be 18 In 1980, we moved into memories came flooding back. Picture courtesy o f years before I returned. South Manchester when I was The pride when Fred Raby told me I was in the 1st XI. Lancashire E vening Telegraph Leaving Durham, I decided appointed Assistant Managing (I still treasure the copy of Magister which pen pictures me as a "good ball player who Joanna’s top award lacks weight" - I know I am heavy enough now!!). The Joanna Hayes won the pre­ as a social occasion, each wanting successful escapes fro m W itton stigious Saddle of Honour the most elegant and blooded yet Park on Sports Days! Working award in the Horse of the mannered animal. It was custom­ in the Flies at the Community Year show. Rider wins ary for young ladies to ride Theatre during the School Play. On her prize-winning side-saddle but nowadays the (I still know Midsummer Nights mount, Duke of Newcastle, majority of hacks are ridden Dream off by heart!). 17-year-old Joanna, of Long- saddle astride. Memories - my mind wanders worth Farm, Higher Rams- Animals of such perfection back over my QEGS life - 2B greave was one of the are rare and difficult, not only and "Pop” Lawler, down to 3C youngest riders at the show. of honour to find, but also to train to with "Judd" Lewney, back to the required standard. 4B with "Cluker" Fowls, into groom ing each pony fo r an We were extrem ely lucky 5B with Jack Sutherland, back In 1968 when I was three, I hour every day. to be able to purchase the lovely down to UVG with "Spud" won my first major compe­ We were all set fo r a fan­ small hack Duke of Newcastle Tate, up into L6 Arts with tition on a show pony. tastic last year. However, it (Charlie at hom e). Last season "Killer" Watson and finally, My father used to lead me was not to be. One of the ponies, was my best. We travelled thou­ into 6A and U6A with Leo round on a small bad-tempered Jacobee, who was much loved, sands of miles, winning on him Collier. grey show pony called Weston and a dear friend, had to be many championships at county Imagine my suprise and Woodbine. A show pony is the put down, when he broke his shows and qualifying three times delight that following my move elegant ballerina of the equine leg in an accident w ith a car. for both HOYS and RIHS. In the to Mel lor, I find I am living world suitable for a child to The whole family was heart­ finals of these shows at Wembley, next door to Dave Hindle. ride. broken and totally lacked en­ Charlie was third at both in the Imagine my pleasure when George In the following 12 years thusiasm but eventually we highly competitive small hack Pendlebury recognises me, despite I endured many cruel riding picked ourselves up and competed class then to to p it all, he w on m y loss o f hair and m y w eight lessons to achieve a fair amount at many great county shows, the Saddle of Honour at the addition, when he filled out o f success at local shows. travelling as far afield as London HOYS, beating all the profes­ my prescription at his Preston However, it was not until my and the Scottish border. Still sionals. The Saddle of Honour New Road Chemist. last tw o years in ju n io r classes however, we did not manage to is a saddle worth about £300 Then my first Speech Night (1980,1981) that the family q u a lify fo r W embley, several awarded to the ridden horse since 1963 with the staff list decided to attempt to compete times being pipped at the post produced in the best condition, looking like a Who's Who of against professional men and and midseason the pony went and turnout at the show. ex-school friends! women (who produce show lame and I was unable to compete Next year I am hoping for They say that nostalgia is horses and ponies to the highest for the rest of the year. greater successes but w hat the not w hat it used to be. Well, standard for their clients) to Out of the junior grade, fu tu re holds is yet to be seen. I have been doing a bit of un­ qualify for the championships I had to buy a new horse and Before I can begin next ashamed wallowing this past few of the equine year, the Horse having decided to compete in season's shows, I have to do months and I have enjoyed it. of the Year Show (HOYS) and hacks, we had a great search a great amount of work for We have just published the GCE the Royal International Horse on our hands to find a suitable my A-levels in biology, chemi­ results and QEGS seem to Show (RIHS), both held at little horse. stry and physics, because I am be doing better than ever, I am W embley. The hack class is a very aiming to study veterinary at glad to say. Two beautiful show ponies tra d itio n a l class. It relates to Liverpool. Failing this, I should Yes, it's good to be back were bought, and yet we were the production of a horse such like to be an animal physio­ to try to put a bit back into unable to achieve many wins as would have been ridden in therapist, specializing in horses. the to w n w hich has given me so in my first season. For my final Hyde Park and down Rotten Prior to coming to Queen much and to have renewed year, a great attempt was made, Row by the gentry of London Elizabeth's, I completed my O- some old acquaintances. involving being up at 6.00 am in by-gone days. You can picture levels at Notre Dame, Blackburn, I look forward to hearing to ride every morning, from wealthy young men and women in June 1980, and entered Queen from all you who know me - January to the beginning of of that age considering riding Elizabeth's in September 1980, Pete, N ick, Foss, S kill. What th e show season in A p ril and out on a Sunday afternoon for my A level course. are you doing now? MAGISTER Page 17

IN LAST year's Magister I outlined the work that was George planned for the clubhouse improvements and for the w ins the pitches. Old Blacks judge's The 'n e w lo o k' in te rio r was com pleted on schedule and was officially open in September by trophy Mr William Fox, chairman of Blackburn Rovers, the town's THE Old Blackburnians other football club! (see picture). Association annual golf com­ Increased support from members, avoid petition was held atW ilpshire opening six nights per week and Golf Club on Thursday June sustained income from private hire resulted in a 65 per cent 6. increase in bar turnover which Twenty three competitors amply justified the investment. from the Blackburn and Wilp- The work on the pitches also shire clubs participated and con­ proved very successful, despite the drop ditions were the best for a the very wet winter the First XI number of years. were the first team in the Lanca­ The Judge Walmsley Cup was shire Amateur league to complete creditable 4 th . The 3rds did even Entwistle and Brian Woodhead won by George Looms (Wilpshire) their fixtures. Certain problem better, ending the season runners- for winning the teams' Player of with a nett 67 on a card play off areas remained however on the up to Old Boltonians despite the Year awards. from Les Stone (Wilpshire) also 3rd team pitch but further continuous team changes through Finally I should like to extend with a nett 67. levelling and drainage work this senior calls or injury. The 4th XI an invitation to all Association The Sir Gilbert Gerrard Cup summer should overcome these with even worse selection members, especially former for the best gross was won by wet patches. problem s played a steady season players w ho m ight not have been Mel Lee (Blackburn) with a 76. On the field it was not a and finished in mid-table. One to Lammack recently, to call in The prizes were presented by particularly inspiring year but disturbing factor in the year was and see us. I can promise very Bill Kelly, Wilpshire Vice-Captain credit to the First XI who pulled the increase in disciplinary pleasant surroundings, excellent and winner of the Judge Walmsley out the stops at the end and offences recorded by Old Blacks beer and good company! Cup in 1982. avoided w hat at one stage had players — especially dissent. The Andrew Kidson, chairman. As the com petition has clashed seemed impending relegation. The result of encouraging free expres­ August 1983. with the spring holiday in recent 2nds failed in crucial matches and sion no doubt! years, the date for 1984 will be this cost them the chance of Congratulations to Craig • The Seven-a-Side competition, Thursday June 14, one week honours but they finished a very Hindle, Mark Taylor, Phil revived after a one year absense later, to see if more players can because of the pitch improve­ attend. ments was held on Sunday Anyone interested in playing August 21 and won by Old should contact Ray Smith, secre­ Kevin's hat trick Rossendalians who defeated the tary of Blackburn Golf Club — Old Blacks 2-1 after extra time. (Tel 53266) for further details. KEVIN Hayes (1973-79) made his third appearance at The event was held on a Sunday Wembley when he captained the Oxford soccer team in the for the first time and proved a annual match against Cambridge last December. great success. Eric 'T a ffy ' Jones, Oxford won the match 4-2 with Kevin scoring two goals former First XI goalkeeper and The captain of Blackburn Golf and this completed a hat trick of wins during the past three managing director of Stainless Club this year is Gary Readett years. Metric Stock Limited, Darwen, who took office in December Kevin, who is reading chemistry at Merton College, has sponsored the competition and 1982 and continues a long tradi­ won blues at Oxford for soccer and cricket and is hoping to provided the individual finalists tion of Old Blackburnians being make a career in county cricket. trophies and the Man-of-the Final captains of Blackburn and Wilp­ award. shire Golf Clubs. £10,000 refit at Lammack BLACKBURN Rovers chairman, Mr William Fox, was chief guest at the official opening of Old Blackburnians FC's clubhouse extensions at Lammack. The club, which runs four teams in the Lancashire Amateur League, has spent about £10,000 during the summer extending and renovating the already impressive facilities. Another £3,000 has been invested in improving the standard of the playing pitches, which have been redrained and reseeded. Mr Fox, an Old Blackburnian himself, declared the new facili­ ties officially open in front of an invited audience, which inclu­ ded all those people who had worked on the improvements. Old Blacks' chairman Andrew Kidson said: "We have about 180 members and we hope that by improving our facilities we will Picture shows Andrew Kidson presenting Mr William Fox with a memento of the evening at the official re­ not only retain our present opening. Watching, left to right, are Derek Griffiths, president of the LAL; Dave Hopkinson, club captain; members but attract new ones. George Looms, sales manager of Daniel Thwaites Ltd; and Ken Forbes, Old Blacks president. It is an investment in the future. 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R. KELLY (1968-79) Gradu­ ated B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. 'ogkm and things Mathematics and Computer Sci­ ence, Kent University. Appoin­ ted Trainee Computer Program­ mer with Leicestershire C.C. NEWS IN BRIEF N. P. KEMP (1972-78) Gradu­ M. DEWHURST (1971-78) Grad­ ated B.A., Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. D. R. BURY (1971-79) Gradu­ uated B.A., Class 2, D iv. 1, History, Kings College, London. ated B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. Hons. English Literature, Bed­ B. G. LEA (1972-78) Gradu­ Metallurgy, Leeds University. ford College, London University. ated B.A., Class 2, Hons. Modern Undertaking research at Pem­ P. J. DUCKWORTH (1970-79) History, St. John's College, Ox­ J. D. ANSON (1977-79) Gradu­ broke College, Cambridge. Graduated B.A., Class 3, Hons. ford. Proceeding to Guildford ated B.A., Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. C. CATLOW (1972-78) Gradu­ Modern History, Oriel College, College of Law. History, Leeds University. ated B.Sc., Engineering Science, Oxford. Appointed Management G. LEWIS (1972-78) Gradua­ D. ASPIN (1972-79) Graduated Grey College, Durham Univer­ Trainee with Lombard Eliza­ ted B.A ., Class 2, Hons. M ath­ B.Sc., with Commendation, Elec­ sity. Training as Chartered bethan Insurance (London). ematics, Magdalen College, Ox­ tronic Engineering, Bolton Insti­ Accountant with Binder Hamlyn, P. J. DUCKWORTH, B.A.I1971- ford. Appointed Trainee Accoun­ tute of Technology. Appointed Manchester. 78) Gained P.G.C.E. Bristol Uni­ tant with Price Waterhouse, engineer with Racal Automation I. M. CAVILLE (1973-79) Gradu­ versity. Appointed Assistant London. Ruislip. ated B.Sc. Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. Master, Merchant Taylors' School, A. J. (1968-78) Gra­ R. ATTWATER (1970-75) Awar­ Civil Engineering at U.M.I.S.T. Northwood, Middlesex. duated B.A ., Class 2, Div. 2, ded Higher National Diploma Studying for M.Sc. at U.M.I.S.T. A. I. EVANS (1972-78) Gradu­ Hons. Law, University College, in Electrical & Electronic Engine­ D. CHANG (1967-77) Qualified ated B.A ., Class 2, Hons. En­ Durham University. Proceeding ering, Preston Polytechnic. M.B., Ch.B., Manchester Medical gineering Science, Balliol College, to Law School at Guildford & A. I. BALLANTYNE (1972-78) School. Appointed House Sur­ Oxford. Appointed Graduate Articles in Manchester. gineer with Scott, Wilson, Kirk­ Graduated B.A., Class 2, Hons. geon, the Royal Hospital, Sal­ P. D. MACINTOSH (1968-78) patrick, Consulting Engineers. Engineering Science & Econo­ ford. Graduated B.Sc. (Econ.) Class 2, A . FLETC H ER Passed Part 2 mics, Exeter College, Oxford. MISS A. L. COCKER (1977-79) P. Div. 2, Hons., Geography, Lon­ of Graduateship of Royal Soci­ Appointed Banking Trainee with Graduated LI.B., Class 2, Div. 2, don School of Economics & ety of Chemistry at Preston the 1st National Bank, Chicago, Hons. Law, Leicester University. Political Science. Appointed Polytechnic. U.S.A. Proceedina to Law Colleqe. Trainee Manager with E. Slinger J. S. BANCROFT (1972-79) and Sons Limited. Graduated B.A., Class 2, Div. 1, PETER J. L. Searle (1966-73) M. A. MANLEY (1972-79) Hons. Archaeology/Geography, general subjects teacher at Heath- Graduated B.A., Class 2, Hons. Leeds University. field School, Rishworth, Yorks, Theology, Durham University. P. H. B A N K S (1972-79) Gradu­ and housemaster in the main T. J. MASTERTON (1972-78) ated B.A. Class 1, Hons. Mathe­ school since September 1978 was Graduated B.A., Class 2, Hons. matics, Christ Church, Oxford. appointed deputy head of Heath- Engineering Science, Balliol Col­ Appointed Trainee Accountant, field Preparatory School in lege, Oxford. Appointed Design Price Waterhouse, Manchester. September 1982. Engineer with Racal Research MISS J.F.M. BARNES (1977-79) Peter was awarded a B.A. Limited, Reading. Graduated B.A., Class 2, Div. degree by the Open University MISS K. M. McKIBBIN (1977-79) 2, Hons. Sociology, Bedford Col­ in December. Graduated B.Sc., Class 3, Hons. lege, London. Comm encing P it­ Chemistry, Liverpool University. M. FENTON (1970-79) Gradu­ man's Secretarial Course in Lon­ C. G. COOKE (1969-76) Awarded J. N. MOORE (1972-79) Gradu­ ated B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. don. H.N.D. in Mechanical Engineer­ ated B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. Social Sciences, Bradford Uni­ P. BARON (1970-77) Gradu­ ing, Preston Polytechnic. Appoin­ Chemistry, Durham University. versity. ated B.Ch.D. Dentistry, Leeds ted Pipe Line Engineer with Undertaking research at the Royal P. W. H A R D Y (1972-78) G radu­ University. Associate Dental Sur­ McAlpine Limited. Institution, London. ated B.Sc., in Agricultural Bio­ geon with Garnett & Garnett MISS J. COOKE (1976-78) Awar­ S. MOO RE (1971-78) Awarded chemistry, Newcastle-upon-Tyne of Oswaldtwistle. ded H.N.D. in Natural Re­ Higher National Diploma, Lanca­ University. P. N. BARON (1972-79) Gradu­ sources & Rural Econom y, Seale shire College of Agriculture. N. R. HEAP (1969-79) Gradu­ ated B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. Hayne Agricultural College, Dev­ H. B. MULLINEAUX (1940-47) ated B.A., Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. Microbiology, Surrey University. on. Appointed Plant Director, Mul- Economics, Sheffield University. B. C. BER N ASCO NI (1971-78) R. G. COOPER (1969-76) Gradu­ lard Magnetic Components, P. I. HEYWORTH (1969-76) Awarded Higher National Certi­ ated B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 1, Hons; S outhport. Awarded B.Sc., Urban Estate ficate in Business Studies, Black­ Agricultural Science, Reading J. M. ORMESHER (1977-79) Surveying, Trent Polytechnic, burn College of Technology. University. Awarded B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 2, Nottingham. S. A . B L A N K E Y B.A . (1967-77) K . C. COW BURN (1972-78) Hons. Chemistry, Durham Uni­ Graduated B.Tech. Class 2, Div. PROFESSOR J. A. HOUGHTON Called to the Bar at Lincoln's versity. Appointed Trainee (1955-62) Awarded the Conway Inn. Appointed an International 2, Hons. Aeronautical Engineer­ Accountant with Coopers & Medal by the Royal Academy Executive Trainee w ith Chase ing, Loughborough University; Lybrand, Manchester. Manhattan Bank of New York, P.G.C.E. at Worcester 1982-83. of Medicine of Ireland, for L. R. C. PARKER (1972-79) P. J. CRAVEN (1969-75) Quali­ his research on the chromosome U.S.A. Graduated B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 1, fied M.B.,Ch.B„ Sheffield Uni­ abnormality in man. P. M. BLAND (1972-78) Gradu­ Basic Medical Science & Soci­ versity. Appointed Junior Casu­ P. HOWORTH, B.S. (1970-76) ated B.A., Class 2, Hons. Phy­ ology, King's College, Strand. siological Sciences, Magdalen Coll­ alty Officer, Royal Hallamshire Qualified M.B., Ch.B., Man­ ege, O xfo rd. C linical Studies, Hospital, Sheffield. chester University. Appointed D. S. PICKUP (1969-78) Gradu­ Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford. P. R. CRONSHAW (1972-79) House Physician Tameside Gen­ ated B.A., Class 2, Hons. M od­ P. J. BREWER (1972-79) Gradu­ Graduated B.Sc., Class 1, Hons. eral Hospital. ern History, Wadham College, ated B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. Electrical & Electronic Engineer­ P. JEFFREY (1973-79) Gradu­ O xford. Agriculture, University College ing, Nottingham University. ated B.Sc., Electrical Engineering, S. S. R A Y N E R (1972-78) G radu­ o f N orth Wales, Bangor. Proc­ Appointed Graduate Trainee with Salford University. Appointed ated B.A., Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. eeding to the College of Law, Plessey Office Systems Limited, Test Engineer with Standard Tele­ Physiological Sciences, Wadham Chancery Lane, London, as Nottingham. phones and Cables, London. College, Oxford. Commencing Trainee Lawyer. M. DEACON (1971-78) Gradu­ I. H. JOHNSON (1972-79) Grad­ Clinical Medicine Guy's Hospital, P. W. BROOME (1972-79) Gradu­ ated B.A., Class 2, Div. 1, Busi­ uated B.A., Class 2, D iv. 1, London. ated B.A., Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. ness Studies, Newcastle P oly­ Hons. Philosophy, Liverpool Uni­ I. M. ROBERTS (1972-78) Modern History & Politics, Liver­ technic. Appointed Production versity. Trainee Accountant with Graduated B.Sc. Class 2, D iv 2, pool University. Joining Lanca­ Supervisor at Simpson's Malt, Wallwork, Nelson & Johnson Hons. Economics, University Col­ shire Constabulary. Berwick-upon-tweed. Limited, Preston. lege o f N orth Wales. MAGISTER Page 19

A. E. ROGERSON (1971-78) A. M. TAYLOR (1977-79) Gradu­ Men going places call at Awarded H.N.D. in Chemistry, ated B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. ROY MARLOR and choose Preston Polytechnic. Metallurgy & Minerals Science, quality clothes with a diff­ MISS S. ROSTRON (1977-79) Nottingham University. Graduated B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 2, S. TAYLOR (1971-78) Gradu­ erence. A difference that Hons. Physiology/Biochemistry, ated B.Sc., Clas 2, Div. 1, Hons. the particular man takes Reading University. Undertaking Chemical Engineering, Newcastle- voluntary work in India. upon-Tyne University. Appointed to his heart. M. RUTTER (1972-79) Gradu­ Trainee with Alpha-Laval Co. ated B.A., Class 2, Div. 1, Geo­ Limited, Brentford, Middlesex. logy, Oriel College, Oxford. Re­ P. A. THOMPSON (1972-79) search at Imperial College, Lon­ Graduated B.A ., Class 2, Div. 2, don. Hons. Industrial Economics, A ll the top names end up P. J. SCAMBLER (1968-76) Nottingham University. Manage­ at ROY MARLOR. For Suits, Qualified M.B., Ch.B., Manchester ment Trainee at T.N.T. (U.K) University. Appointed Houseman Lim ited. Jackets, Trousers, Shirts, in Surgery at Blackpool Victoria J. TITTERINGTON (1971-78) Knitwear, Etc. Hospital. Awarded the Liversedge Graduated M .A ., Class 2, Div. 2, Memorial Prize. Hons. German, Edinburgh Uni­ H. S. SENIOR, B.Sc.(1950-57) versity. Awarded Ph.D. at Manchester A. TURNER (1971-78) Gradu­ University. ated B.A., Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. You should make ROY I. D. M. SHEARER (1970-79) History with Archaeology, King Graduated B.Sc., Class 3, Hons. Alfred's College. MARLOR your shop—there's Marketing Management Sciences, M. S. TURNER (1970-78) Gradu­ no finer place in the whole Lancaster University. Appointed ated B.Sc., Metallurgy, Leeds of the North. M arketing Manager /Nelson Glass University. Lim ited. R. P. TU R N E R (1972-79) Gradu­ MISS C. J. SIMON (1977-79) ated B. Eng. Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. Graduated B.A., Class 2, Div. 1, Electronic Engineering, Liverpool Hons. History of Art, Manchester University. Appointed Project University. Proceeding to London Engineer with Ferranti Computer University, Courtauld Institute of Systems, Manchester. A rt to read fo r M .A . R. W. V E N A B LE S (1971-78) ROY P. F. SINGLETON, B.A. (1970- Graduated B. Tech. Class 2, 75) Passed final examination Div. 2, Hons. Transport Man­ (Plant and Machinery Option) of agement & Planning, Lough­ PURE NEW & 0 0 € the Royal Institution of Char­ borough University. MARLOR tered Surveyors. J. I. W A D D IC O R B.Sc. (1968- FOR MAN ABOUT TOWN AND COUNTRY S. R. SINGLETON (1968-78) 75) Awarded Ph.D. Chemistry at BLACKBURN 53 King William St. Tel. 59372 Graduated B.Sc Land Admini­ Leeds University. Appointed BURNLEY 30 The Mall. Tel. 23073 stration, N.E. London Polytech­ Assistant Chemistry Master at nic. Appointed Trainee Surveyor/ Oakham School, Rutland. Valuer with Bruton, Knowles DR. P. N. H. W A LM S LE Y , M .B., & Co. Gloucester. Ch.B. (1967-73) Passed F.R.C.S. C. R. S K E LT O N (1972-79) Part 1, Lexington General Hospi­ Graduated B.A., Class 2, Div. 2, tal, Kentucky, U.S.A. THE Hons. Accounting and Financial I. K. WILLIAMS (1969-79) Management, Sheffield Univer­ Graduated B.Sc., Class 1, Hons. sity. Appointed Trainee Accoun­ Ophthalmic Optics, University of REFRIGERATION tant with Reed International Manchester Institute of Science & Limited, London. Technology. Undergoing pre­ C. W. SLINGER (1969-78) registration training with Dolland Graduated B.A., Class 2, Hons. & Aitchison Limited, Blackburn. CENTRE Engineering Science, St. Peter's J. B. WILLIAMSON (1972-79) College, Oxford. Awarded an Graduated B.Sc., Class, Div. 1, (Blackburn) Ltd. S.E.R.C. Studentship to under­ Hons. Production Engineering, take postgraduate studies at Nottingham University. Awarded O xfo rd. a Rotary Club Scholarship for 1 G. SMITH, B.A. (1968-75) Quali­ year to study at the Business SCHOOL BUILDINGS fied as Chartered Accountant Studies Department, Georgia A.C.A. Employed by Coopers & State Technical Institution, CHERRY TREE, BLACKBURN Lybrand, London. Atlanta, U.S.A. R. SMITH (1967-77) Awarded W. A. WINDER (1971-78) Gradu­ B.A., Class 2, Am erican Studies, ated B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. Sussex U niversity. Geography, University College, N. STELLING (1971-78) Gradu­ London. ated B.Sc., Class 3, Hons. Opera­ N. A. WORSWICK (1968-75) tional Research with Computing, Graduated B.Sc., Class 3, Hons. Leeds University. Mechanical Engineering, Preston F. R. J. STUART (1970-77) Polytechnic. Telephone and at Graduated B.Sc., Class 2, Hons. Town Planning, City of Birming­ M. F. GIBSON M.B., Ch.B. (1966- Blackburn 21637 Accrington 33404 ham Polytechnic. Elected Presi­ 75) Passed Primary Examination dent of the Students' Union F.R.C.S. Appointed Surgical Regi­ 1982-83. strar - Sheffield Area Health A u th o rity . MISS J. E. SUTCLIFFE (1977- ★ ★ 79) Graduated B.A ., Class 2, M. PRESTON (1972-81) Awarded Hons. Modern History, St. Anne's '/4 Blue - Water Polo, Saturday College, Oxford. Appointed March 5 1983 - Oxford Uni­ Graduate Trainee with K-Shoes, versity. Distributors for Osborne, Kendal. M. J. PARDOE (1979-81) Awar­ J. E. TABOR (1968-74) Qualified ded 'A Blue - Triple Jump, Satur­ Craig-Nicol and Lec M.B., B.S. at Westminster Medical day May 14 1983 - Cambridge hool. University of London. University. M A G IS TE R Page 20

No. 27 Autumn MAGISTER 1983 Magazine of the Old Blackburnians'Association

Round the world and Judge will INDUSTRIAL relations expert Mr be chief Jack Lee will propose a toast to the guests at the annual dinner. back to School Mr Lee is well known to guest at soccer fans for his distinguished amateur footballing career which up an appointment with Shell in soccer however, keeping up his culminated in his appearance for International which was to take membership of the Corinthians dinner England against Germany at him all over the world, to more Club which celebrated its cen­ Wembley before the war. than 60 countries as head of the tenary last year. He has lived at worldwide industrial relations Oxshott, Surrey, since returning He was at School from 1925- department. from India, where incidentally he 33 where he was captain of the captained Calcutta in the first First XI, before gaining his Blue In 1972, he became a director HIS Honour Judge Brian division of the Indian Football at Oxford, playing three times of a private industrial relations Association. He now supports Duckworth is to be chief against Cambridge. He graduated consultantcy specialising in the in Spanish and French from St legal side, mainly concerned with Fulham though he still looks for guest at the association's Blackburn's result. Edmund Hall and became person­ tribunals. annual dinner in Big School nel manager with Rootes Motor on December 17. He has now retired and spends He will be very busy in Company. much of his time playing golf and December for besides the OBA He was recently appointed a Before that however in 1935 again travelling all over, umpiring dinner, it is the centenary of judge after being a Recorder on and 1936 he turned out for the top tennis. He turned to playing Oxford University Soccer Associ­ the Northern Circuit for 11 years. Corinthians, the successful tennis in 1950 when concussion ation and he retains very close He was a councillor with Black­ amateur side, but it was the fol­ made him give up his playing links with his Alma Mater. In burn Rural District Council for 14 low ing year he w ill always be soccer. He has been an um pire 1976-79, he was president of St years from 1960 and was chair­ pressed locally to talk about. He at Wimbledon for the past 15 Edmund Hall Association suc- man of the council from 1970-72. had been training with Blackburn years and chaired McEnroe's first ceding a former ambassador to He is married with three sons and Rovers and had turned out many match in this country. Iran. He is a regular attender to a daughter and attended Sedburgh tim es w ith the reserves. However, the OBA Oxford branch dinners School and Worcester College, Perhaps he w ill tell us the and indeed arranged the latest Oxford. He was called to the bar he was included in the first team young American's reply when Mr dinner for October 28 at St of Lincoln's Inn in 1958. when the Rovers were beaten by Lee foot-faulted him in his first Edmund Hall. He lives in Abbey Village, Accrington Stanley in the FA set . . . perhaps. His umpiring has Brinscall and is a member of Cup third round replay at Peel taken him to Dubai for the Arab He was president of the Insti­ Pleasington Golf Club. His hob­ Park. Championships and to Paris for tute of Personnel Management in bies, besides golf, include garden­ the French Open — his knowledge In 1944, Mr Lee was asked to 1969-70 and still travels as guest ing and motor sport. go to India as labour adviser to of languages being an immense all over the country to meetings the Indian Employers Associa­ help of course. of the Institute. He is married F IL M d ire ctor Ian Sharp is to tion, returning to England to take He still retains a keen interest with a son and daughter. propose a toast to the School. Ian, who was born in Clitheroe and attended QEGS from 1957 to 1965, directed the SAS movie, Gail's essay "W ho Dares W ins" (See page 9), which is currently doing well at the box office. He gained a BA in politics, wins a philosophy and Economics from Durham and joined the BBC researching for radio in 1968. He £250 prize later transferred to the tele­ vision side editing and directing before leaving in 1979 to pursue G AIL Perry (6E2) and the Head­ his career as freelance film master, Mr. P. J. Johnston, director. attended a presentation dinner at the Goldsmith's Hall, London, Fencing medal organised by the Ross McWhirter Memorial Foundation for prize­ DR Gordon R. Gilmore (1953-60) winners in th e ir M em orial Essay a member of the Warrington and Competition. District Fencing Club, won a silver medal in the North West The compulsory title in the section of the Amateur Fencing Junior section (under 19 years) Association Epee Championship. was "Do Schools Need Rules?" He was knocked out in the Gail won second prize and after semi-finals of the team event but the dinner. Lord Beloff presented took his medal in the individual her with a cheque for £250. ju n io r. lilte d t *4 ) Autumn 19 S No. 28 rice £1.20

Former f OB A treasurer ^ and School Second Master, Mr Fred Bury retired this term. L Full story— ^ Page 7.

INVENTOR, Dr Brian Mercer (1939-44) president of the Blackburn based Netlon Ltd has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society. It is the crowning achievement to a distinguished busi­ ness life. Dr Mercer is widely respected in industry for his invention of Tensar polymer grids in 1978, which led to a wave of new technology in the civil engineering field. 0 The story behind the award — Page 25.

171 at annual dinner-report and pictures-pages 11, 14 and 15 MAGISTER Page 2

PROCTER’S O b it u a r ie s f o r Mrs Florence Fowler A WELL-known member of During the war years and for the teaching staff at QEGS, a short time afterwards, she TELEVISION taught at QEGS and subsequently Mrs Florence Fowler, after she was on the staff of the COLOUR ...... VIDEO having had a distinguished Friends’ School, Great Ayton, scholastic career, has died in Eston Grammar School, York­ hospital at Richmond, York­ shire, and finally at Richmond Girls' High School. shire. She was 77 and had RENT OR BUY been ill fo r some years. Her husband, Harry, was a Mrs Fowler, whose maiden lecturer at Teacher name was Ashton, attended Training College and his last YOUR LOCAL TIGER DEALER Blakey Moor Girls' School and headship was at a large new Blackburn High School, where she school in Richmond. Since retire­ gained a State scholarship. She ment, they had lived in Hurgill obtained a first-class BA degree Road, Richmond. There are two at Manchester University and was sons, John, a consultant physician the Prizeman of the year in the in Hampshire and David, a senior Choose from the best English school. Two years later, lecturer in mathematics at she gained her MA. Warwick University. All with service that’s proved The Rev Geoffrey Duckworth • IT is with regret that we learn from Mrs Duckworth of the death of her husband, Geoffrey in September 1983. PROCTERS After leaving school in 1930, Geoffrey entered Lincoln College, H. A. Spencer 14-16 AINSWORTH STREET, BLACKBURN Oxford, to read Modern Langu­ A LETTER from Mr John ages and obtained his degree in Spencer informed us of the death Telephone 55336. 1933. He then felt called to the of his father at the age of 77. Ministry and went to Mare- John recalls that although having field College for Theological spent nearly 50 years in York­ training and was ordained in 1938 shire, his father often told the into the Congregational Union of family of his formative years in England and Wales (now The Lancashire and the important role United Reformed Church). that Blackburn Grammar School THE played in training him and en­ In 1939, he was awarded a abling him to become a very B.Litt for a thesis on "The successful citizen and well-known Jesuits and The Council of pharmacist and optician in South REFRIGERATION Trent". It was a happy surprise in Yorkshire. 1979 to hear from Lincoln His jacket and badge are still College that his thesis had been kept by the family as they were CENTRE re-examined and he was sent an his proudest possessions. John M .Litt Certificate. From 1938 to was aware that his father still (Blackburn) Ltd. 1966, Geoffrey served churches in corresponded with many of his Shropshire, Sussex, Hampshire contemporaries and would like to and Wiltshire. During the war and pass on the sad news through the after, from 1943 to 1947, while columns of Magister. To John and SCHOOL BUILDINGS in Shropshire, he was an HCF, his family (25 Ashdell Road, firstly with the RAF at Redrel Sheffield, S10 2DA) we extend CHERRY TREE, BLACKBURN and then at Park Hall with the our sympathy. Army. One of the highlights of his career was in 1960, when, in December, he was greatly David Squires honoured, as a Free Church man, DAVID, whose father Mr Frank to preach the School Speech Day Squires was formerly Town Clerk Sermon in Blackburn Cathedral. of Blackburn, died suddenly in Mrs Duckworth recalls that they South Korea, aged 43. He was a had then been married for ten free-lance writer and had worked Telephone and at years and knew what a great joy in South Korea for the past it was for him. After an enforced three years being the director of Blackburn 21637 Accrington 33404 retirement due to a severe coron­ an advertising agency and assis­ ary (from which he made an ting with the editing of an English amazing recovery) he led an language magazine. Before moving extremely full life in the village to South Korea, he had worked ★ ★ of Mere, Warminster, preaching for several advertising agencies in often on Sundays and being this country. His father, Frank, very involved in ecumenical work only survived David for a few between the churches; he was months and died earlier this Distributors for Osborne, everything from meals on wheels to treasurer of the horticultural Craig-Nicol and Lee society; gardening and music We have to report also the being his main hobbies. To Mrs death of Mr Thomas Holden Jean Duckworth, we offer our (1919-24) who died in August, sincere condolences. 1983. MAGISTER Page 3

THOSE old boys who visited School during He attended QEGS from 1935-40 and in A t first he taught at Blakey Moor Boys' the past five years w ill, no doubt have the School Certificate year became more School, Blackburn, and when it was closed in noticed, apart from the new buildings, the enthusiastic about art largely through the 1957, moved to Shadsworth School from striking portrait of former headmaster, influence of a new art teacher. Miss Mary where he obtained an appointment at Black­ Douglas J. Coulson, which hangs in Big Carter, who was an excellent artist. Moving to burn School of Art. As Senior Tutor, he was School. The artist commissioned to paint the the Technical College, Garth took the involved with the establishing of a new portrait and who in fact presented it to the Drawing Certificate in 1942 then went in to DATEC Diploma Course in A rt and in 1983, School, was Garth S. Edwards. the Army. Service with the Rifle Brigade in with the transfer of the school to new He retired this year as senior tutor at Italy led to hospital, transfer to the Pay premises in St Paul's Street. Blackburn School of A rt and intends to Corps and eventually early demobilisation. devote more time to another skill which he In his retirement, he hopes to do more practises successfully, glass engraving. Below He resumed art studies at Liverpool Col­ engraving in addition to painting. He enjoys he tells us a little about the art. First a little lege in 1946 and obtained the A rt Teachers' gardening at his Whittle-le-Woods home and about Garth, (pictured below). Diploma in '49. caravanning. PORTRAIT OF THE ARTIST THE former vicar of St On small items of glass such as I like working on a large scale underneath the glass to enable a James' Church, Canon David goblets, vases etc., minute specks from a theme suggested by a fine-line engraving to be made of white are picked out by a client or by the nature of the Robinson, was responsible for and, as this is so delicate an image diamond point held in a pen­ building. I usually begin by doing it is hardly visible against the my involvement with glass like holder and the artist gradual­ several small, rough sketches from white background. A sheet of engraving as he asked me to ly builds up a picture on the which the best ideas are selected. black paper provides an appro­ decorate in some way the curved surface. This is pains­ These are developed, information priate tonal contrast and the taking work but the results are about the subject matter dis­ new glass panels in the porch design can then be developed rewarding and magical effects can covered by research and further fully to exploit areas of texture o f St James', which had been be achieved especially in the drawing and eventually a full- and tone. hands of experts like Lawrence scale drawing on white paper renovated. Mistakes cannot be rectified so Whistler. produced in pencil. This is placed Fortunately I was able to it is important to work slowly and borrow some engraving tools, an carefully. The use of hydro- electric motor and flexible drive flouric acid enables matt areas from Blackburn Stained Glass and to be obtained but this etching in the summer of 1971, designed process necessitates careful pro­ and engraved the figures of two tection of the rest of the glass. angel musicians on lancet win­ The frosted effect can contrast dows with a dove on the glass well with the engraved line and above. It was really a question of the use of stencils extends the "fools rush in " but in spite of all scope of this process. the defects, I believe that the work captures some spiritual In the past few years, I have vigour. been fortunate to receive com­ This led on to one or two missions for memorial windows at secular commissions at the invi­ St James' (these are in the St tation of local architects who Paul's chapel in honour of the asked if I would decorate two late Mr Jack Dent, former warden glass panels for the entrance of and old boy of QEGS), memorial the new school hall at QEGS: doors at Revidge Fold United Other work for a school in Reformed Church, Blackburn, Manchester presented quite a also for panels in the entrance hall headache as the completed glass at Westbury Gardens URC, panel which was about 6 ft by Blackburn. 5 ft, was damaged in transit and Two entrance doors for St I had to do the whole thing again. Paul's School, , incor­ The design included several child­ porate local heraldic images and ren in a playground. the glass was sent to Liverpool to Glass engraving involves the be toughened after the engraving removal of the surface of the glass had been done. Fragile decora­ to create an opaque quality which tions of this kind may need varies in its whiteness according additional protection with sheets to the depth of cutting. The of clear perspex being super­ diamond tipped tools which can imposed on the exterior of the be used are of different sizes and windows. shapes and permit fine or coarse Unquestionably, coloured, effects to be produced. I like the stained glass is supreme in elusive, unobtrusive qualities window decoration but there is a which the process offers and so place for engraved glass and the much depends on the illumina­ best examples, such as John tion of the glass and the type of Hutton's windows at Coventry background which should prefer­ Cathedral, illustrate its effective­ ably be dark. The memorial engravings at St. James Church, Blackburn. ness. MAGISTER Page 4

THE boy with the pink bow tie and the ice-cream suit playing the drums in "Maple Leaf Rag" at School Speech Day had * ¥ won the top scholarship at Oxford to Lady Margaret Hall ¥ * ¥ ¥ College. He had gained seven As at A-level in science and arts subjects. A synopsis of the headmaster's speech appears below: ¥ * * * ¥ * UNIT 1, THE CENTRE ¥ ★ RAWTENSTALL ¥ Caretaker an the * Tel: Ross 215386 ¥ * ¥ * 40 MARKET STREET ¥ * DARWEN ¥ interview panel + Tel: Darwen 74234 ¥ WE have just won a superb cup Arranged marriages are, in fact, * Proprietor: R. Yates ¥ as the Blackburn and District not very happy - I came here * ------¥ Schoolboys' Swimming Champ­ from a Voluntary Grammar School * ¥ ions. You will have seen in "The which was about to be destroyed Daily Telegraph", we were tipped by political action but anyway * ¥ to win the Public School Sixes; that's why I came here - or one * GREETINGS CARDS, STATIONERY, ¥ we also had another article of the reasons - and it is only * BOOKS, AGENTS FOR PARKER and ¥ praising us as the best Northern too clear that there are going to soccer school - the fact that we be fewer of the old grammar ¥ SHEAFFER PENS. ¥ did not win was, in fact, just schools, like the Royal Grammar * ¥ one of those things but we did School at Clitheroe, and there ¥ have one of our boys injured. are going to be some very ¥ We also have in the school some different schools in the immediate ¥ remarkable swimmers who have, future. We want to arrange our PHONE FOR A QUOTATION FOR ¥ in fact, recently achieved national own affairs and we don't want YOUR LETTERHEADS, recognition in the English Schools them arranged for us. A period ¥ Swimming Association champion­ of arranged marriages in PERSONALISED GREETINGS CARDS, ¥ ships at Brighton; those of you at education does not tend to lead ¥ CHRISTMAS CARDS AND WEDDING ¥ Speech Day will have seen a to very happy situations. I must remarkable jazz group who are an tell you one absolutely true story ¥ STATIONERY ¥ offspring of the Christian Union about one of my teachers,recently ★ ¥ and the music department, interviewed at a Lancashire playing such well-known things School for a mathematics job, as "Maple Leaf Rag" but I had to whose qualifications were very persuade them not to play "When high indeed. The interview panel the Saints come Marching in " as comprised six people: not the the Governors mounted the stage headmaster but his deputy, a - that remark was the property parent, a representative of the of the Provost of Blackburn and Parent/Teacher Association, an the boy with the pink bow tie adviser from another school, a and ice-cream suit on Wednesday, teacher from another school and who was playing so delightfully the head caretaker who had full on the drums, had only this voting powers. Is it any wonder morning got the top Scholarship that the numbers wishing to in Oxford to what used to be a leave state education seem, to me ladies' college at Oxford - Lady anyway, to be getting higher? Scapa Group Margaret Hall. He also has seven Between 1985 and 1995, A s at A-level, both in science and there will be a 30 per cent drop arts subjects but he was by no in the age group between 16 and p i c means an academic swot. 19 and I don't think that this The governing body of the school will be affected. School is about to be changed It is, of course, always Scapa Group has expanded since 1927 - to become an under the direction of the chair­ difficult for old boys of any international company with capabilities in North America, man of the governors but it is school - and I feel this about my the wish of the governors - and own - it is always difficult but Europe, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, India and certainly my wish - that we when a school takes on the the United Kingdom We are one of the world's largest should always maintain our warm characteristics of Peter Pan, the paper machine clothing manufacturers. links with the local authority. school is in very grave danger Oxford and Cambridge results of, in fact, not standing still We make and supply specialised industrial textiles, and are only just being published, but going backwards. If you see are one of the world's leading suppliers of fabrics, plates but the first three scholarships new buildings, if you see different and presses for wet and dry filtration to Oxford University are all faces, and incidentally we still Lancashire LEA sponsored boys have no computer building, no We are the world's largest suppliers of musical under the old Direct Grant library and no sixth-form centre, instrument felts, we spin yarns, dye yarns, make artificial system and in the 21st century if you see a school standing still, sports playing surfaces, coloured decorative felt and there are going to be sociologists then as Jimmy Haythornthwaite mesh fabrics for horticultural and agricultural uses who will turn back to 1976 and rather aptly puts it, we are in bitterly rue the day when the old grave danger. You will have heard We also produce baling presses, waste disposal Direct Grant system, which served the story about Mr Justice Avery systems, and refuse collection vehicles this country so very well, was who had just sentenced a removed . . . hardened old lag to 20 years The governing body has got to imprisonment, when the old have among its members those rogue said: "But my Lord, I Scapa Group pic who have the interest of this shan't be here that long!" Mr school at heart and no other Justice Avery turned to him and school - you can't serve more said, "Well do your best my ^ Blackburn than one master, as the New man". I hope that the school is Testament would remind us. always going to do its best. MAGISTER Page 5 48 YEARS AT SCHOOL

IN THE autumn of 1932, Old Blackburnians' Association. W illiam Holden Proctor, in As early as 1946, he was on the historical records committee and common with the rest of that those records are still in his year's eleven-plus intake to Bill Proctor retires keeping. A little later he became OBA committeeman and guardian of our records. Bill Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Editor of the "Old Blackburnian" School, Blackburn, made a Proctor retired after a lifetime teaching English at (that part of the school magazine West Park Road. He was presented w ith an ice pick which later became "Magister") first and almost certainly performing the task of linking apprehensive entrance into among other things on his retirement and in return, School, those in residence at the Big School. presented a silver trophy for inter-house netball. How universities and other Old Boys, It could never have entered things have changed since Bill first entered the until the aforesaid new indepen­ his thoughts that more than half dent publication appeared. a century later he would be School. FRED BURY looks back over the career of a Throughout his years on the staff, hearing, in that same hall, tributes deeply respected member of staff. he has given unstinting service by colleagues to a life-time's to the Old Blackburnians' service given to that same school. Committee, his friendly concilia­ His school-days were happy and real money!) by a majority of tory nature ever available to rewarding, as school-days should boys, the best results in the ensure harmony around the table. be, and he left, as a Harrison county. Accordingly, Mr Proctor, Boys entering Queen Eliza­ Scholar, to read English at the with one other, represented beth's must be expecting new Victoria University of Manchester Lancashire at a Garden Party dimensions in regard to their from 1940 to 1943. given by their majesties. King classroom teaching (and teachers) Even in residence at Man­ George VI and Queen Elizabeth at and in Mr Proctor, it is unlikely chester, in Dalton Hall, there had Buckingham Palace on June 6, that they were ever disappointed. been a portent of the service and 1947. This might have been the True, until such time as they commitment ahead, for he was culmination, but it was not the recognised that the qualifying and Student Librarian, and it is more end of the movement and the quantifying were more impres­ than likely that Mr Arthur savings group was to continue sionistic than strictly accurate, Holden, the then Headmaster of under Mr Proctor's leadership for they might have been a trifle Queen Elizabeth's, having shrewd­ some considerable time. Getting apprehensive about breathing ly noted these attributes in his those shillings however became heavily, but they would soon former pupil, bore it in mind harder and harder and the fol­ realise that the colourful language when he asked Mr Proctor to lowing tribute from a senior boy, was meant to enhance, to irradi­ return in January, 1944, as appearing in an earlier edition of ate, the enlargement intended to replacement for the recently the "Blackburnian" magazine, stimulate imagination . . . it was deceased Mr Fred English, rather pinpoints the essential nature of all bubbling friendliness . . . to be than take up a provisionally that leadership: "We thank Mr enjoyed. Throughout the years accepted appointment at Burnage. Proctor for his unfailing admini­ and across each year, he had the All parties concerned reaching stration and his way of making his so it was that come Open Days, ability to reach each boy as an agreement, the long appointment helpers enjoy a tedious job". Parent Evenings, the Quarter- individual and when the experi­ began. Enjoyment was also the key­ centenary, Prizegivings (that mag­ ment was introduced whereby Within a few years, the many note at Harvest Camp, even if nificently-set table!), Mr Proctor boys who would otherwise have and varied threads of Mr Proctor's back-breaking work had to be re­ would be in evidence, arranging, been denied entry to the sixths school-masterly activities were defined as such, but Mr Proctor's coaxing, smoothing . . or, on as unqualified, were allowed in, well woven into the general ready manipulation of language sports days, marshalling the he was one of the two trusted fabric of school life. By December was equal to any occasion, and results, hopefully with Raleigh with the delicate tutorial task 1945, he was on the magazine his own infectious friendly 1st . . . a man for all occasions, of bringing them into the A-Level committee, in the following year enthusiasm a sure persuasion. indeed. So also, when Dr Tyler fold from within, warding-off any he was rehearsing "Julius Caesar" When the camps ended, with the decided to hand over the escala­ wounding sense of inadequacy or as the school play. He had loss of their unique out-of-class- ting administration of the GCE failure. His teaching spanned the become Secretary to No 657 room rapport between staff and examinations, it was to Mr regimes of eight senior English Squadron ATC under F/O F. students, he substituted (along Proctor, who became Secretary masters with two interregna when Tyler and was to remain so until with Mr King) the Whit Hikes, for Examinations, a post held he held that office himself. He its disbandment in 1948, was which for years afforded memor­ into the early 1970s. was link-man and served each one joint-organiser of Harvest Camps able and pleasurable Malhamdale Meanwhile the School, loyally. It is beyond doubt that from 1944 until their abandon­ visits for the fourth-formers of aspiring to a better records- each would wish to pay tribute to ment in 1950, was Dr Tyler's those days. system, started the present his contribution to their August assistant on the School Involvement of new staff student-files and the necessary successes. Timetable, had started (with Mr relieved him in due time from photography required an Though Mr Proctor . . . Bill H. King) a school files system, association with the School Play organiser, no one could have Proctor, will be long remembered enthused into existence a Middle- and, after some dozen years, there doubted the choice and for years on many accounts, be it for any School Debating Society, had be­ was also help with debating but the whole school has been of the aforementioned, or for come the deputy House Master it is clear from the regular repor­ presented to the cameras, form by having at one time the only of Raleigh to Mr G. C. Lewney ting in the School magazine, form, with good-humoured effici­ driverless car in the county (un­ and had also become secretary of that for a long period, his had ency, by the indefatigable, swiftly less spotted, on closer scrutiny, the School savings group. been the one steady support circling Mr Proctor. The operation through the driving wheel), or for It was fitting that there was which had kept the Middle- was considerable but always well- giving to the Manchester Old early recognition of the dedi­ School branch alive. contained, the ensuing salesman­ Blackburnians a speech of 1 % cated energy which was the secret The glorious summer months ship impressive and, at the end, hours eloquence, or, in his of such involvement. The School spent round the Radcliffe Room there was a sure profit, made smoking hey-days, for the ability savings group's contribution to table, providing the necessary available over the years to many a in any morning-break to bring National Savings had been really sympathy and adroit observation school need. Eventually the entire visibility in the staff-room down quite phenomenal. During one for Dr Tyler's time-tabling records-system fell to his respon­ to three feet, or for unfailingly massive drive, £8,000 was col­ problems, were to last but a sibility and almost his final task starting House Assembly first and lected in a single day and in six decade, for the growing com­ before retirement was ensuring finishing last, there is one account years up to April, 1946, a total plexity of the school was de­ that those files were up-to-date. indubitably predominant...... of £23,000 was assembled, much manding an earlier solution. Dr Alongside these school adven­ Raleigh I of it by weekly savings of the Tyler however was not one to tures, Mr Proctor was running For 35 years (from 1958, order of 6d to 2s 6d (the old, waste such genial reliability and a parallel involvement with the Continued on Page 11 MAGISTER Page 6

THE 55th annual meeting of the The secretary, on behalf of the adjoining of the Association of Old Blackburnians Association committee, expressed his appreci­ representatives of old pupils society, the proposed preparation was held at the School on Tues­ ation to the two sub-committees and in particular their chairmen of an up-to-date history of the day, November 29, 1983 with John Read and Peter Pearson for School and the consideration of Roger Smith in the chair and 25 the excellent work in arranging information from the Indepen­ members present. the annual dinner and producing dent Schools Information Service. Secretary David Forbes re­ "Magister". The secretary thanked the ported: The committee had met The secretary reported that other officers and members of the twice during the past year on various matters had been dis­ committee who had assisted in February 1 at the football club cussed and were appropriately the Association's activities and in and on September 13 at the dealt with by the committeemen particular to the chairman Roger School. He thanked the football during the year, of which most Smith; the treasurer, Fred Gilli- club and the Headmaster for the members present were familiar brand, and also Eric Kay for use of these facilities. The com­ and included the provision of a maintaining and enhancing the mittee had conducted its normal School Shield for display in the liaison between the Association business largely centering around Public School's Club and forma­ the annua! dinner and "Magister". tion of a North East Branch, the Continued on Page 8

OLD BLACKBURNIANS' ASSOCIATION INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st JULY, 1983

1983 1982 INCOME Subscriptions 8 9 9 .7 9 Released from Life Membership 4 .2 0 Income From Investments 4% C onsols 50 .0 0 50 8% % Barclays Bank - loan 53 .2 6 54 13/a% Exchequer Stock 2 6 5 .1 0 132

3 6 8 .7 2 236 In co m e Tax 11 0 .6 0 71

2 5 8 .1 2 165 Bank Interest 134 .04 210

3 9 2 .1 6 3 7 5 War Memorial Ground Rent 5 .0 0 5 Profit on annual dinner 1 3 8 .6 8 29

1,4 3 9 .8 3 1,3 0 0

EXPENDITURE General Expenses 76.23 9 Postages 111.55 9 0 Magister 734.60 966 Corporation Tax 77.86 74 Subscription to ISIS Association 150.00 1 ,1 5 0 .2 4 1.1 3 9

Surplus Transferred to Accumulated Fund £ 2 8 9 .5 9

1983 1982 N E T A S SETS Lammack Ground at cost less sales 1.2 0 7 .7 7 1,208 Investments A t Cost £1,250 4% Consols 1,161 (Market Value £ 475) £650 8%% Barclays Bank PLC Unsecured Loan 1986/93 (Market Value £ 517) £1,963.73 13’/*% Exchequer S to c k 1992 1 ,7 5 0 .0 0 1,7 5 0 (Market Value £2,190) 3 ,4 9 3 .1 9 3 ,4 9 3 Loan to QEGS 5 ,0 0 0 .0 0 4 ,0 0 0 Debtors — Advertisers 2 4 5 .0 0 2 4 5 Cash at Savings Bank 251.81 2 3 0 Cash at Lloyds Bank 2 ,7 6 5 .2 3 1,8 9 2

1 2 ,9 6 3 .0 0 1 1 ,0 6 8 Creditors — Printers 9 8 5 .0 0 9 8 0 Inland Revenue 8 0 .4 4 84 Postage 1 3 1 .0 0 173

1,1 9 6 .4 4 1,237

£ 1 1 ,7 6 6 .5 6 £ 9,831 Represented By War Memorial Ground 1,2 0 7 .7 7 1,2 0 8 Life Membership Fund — Balance at 1st August 1982 6 ,8 3 6 .7 0 6 ,3 3 6 New Members 1 ,6 5 0 .0 0 5 0 0

8 ,4 8 6 .7 0 6 ,8 3 6 D e le tio n s 4 .2 0 8 ,4 8 2 .5 0 6 ,8 3 6 Accumulated Fund — Balance at 1st August 1982 1 ,7 8 6 .7 0 1,626 Surplus for the year 2 8 9 .5 9 161 2 ,0 7 6 .2 9

£ 1 1 ,7 6 6 .5 6 £ 9,831

HONORARY AUDITOR'S REPORT, YEAR ENDED JULY 31st, 1983. We have examined the accounts set out above, which are in accordance w ith the inform ation supplied to us, and give a true and correct record of the transactions for the year ended 31st July 1983 and of the state of affairs at that date.

Blackburn W. Hare, R. B. Holden, 12th September, 1983 Chartered Accountants. MAGISTER Page 7 SECOND MASTER RETIRES Mr Fred Bury's opening para­ complicated, workable time-table graph in his article on Mr W. as the pupil numbers increased and the combination of 6th Form H. Proctor's retirement MR FRED BURY subjects grew. He played a strong carries a strong autobiograph­ who had finished their 'O' and 'A ' hand in many changes which took ical flavour. levels followed in 1958. Along place: the re-naming of the 6th Like Mr Proctor, Mr Bury won an with Mr G. H. Tate, he helped Form, the Entrance Exam, eleven-plus scholarship to to run the Sixth Form Course, Parents' Evenings, 'O' and 'A ' Blackburn Grammar School, as developing Initiative Tests and level testing, the 6th Form the School was then familiarly the 5th Form Course. Centre, the abolition of known, in 1931. No doubt he, Treasurerships seemed to seek punishment schools (House too, had apprehensive feelings Mr Bury, perhaps because of his masters were to deal with about what the future had in skill with figures and his liking offenders), and the introduction store for him when he first for administration. He soon was of girls into the 6th Form, to entered Big School with its in charge of the weekly House name a few. stained glass windows and collections for the Building Fund. The range and depth of F.B.'s portraits of benefactors looking In 1956 he took control of the interests will surprise many past down on him. Nor could he have financial side of "The Blackburn­ and present pupils, for he does envisaged that in 1949 he would ian", which appeared three times not readily disclose personal return as a teacher and thirty-five a year and had to be,unlike today, details. Mention has already been years later hear, in that same Hall, self-supporting. A small profit made of his cricketing prowess; tributes to his devoted service was made by virtue of vigorous this he displayed when opening to the School. salesmanship. Five years later, he the bowling for the anual Staff As a boy, Mr Bury had a added the treasurership of the Old v The School match and for distinguished school career. He Blackburnians' Association to his Taxes in the local mid-week soon showed his academic best student in laboratory work tally. To remedy the shaky League. Tennis, badminton, potential by regularly and in the written examination. finances of the Association he youth-hostelling and walking had accumulating points for Drake in He enlisted in the RAF in saved postage by having pupils their day, as did membership of the competition for the Marsden November 1941, completing a deliver communications to Old a foreign film club, opera, reading Merit Cup. In 1936 he joined Radio/Signals Course at Cranwell Boys by hand, having previously and politics. He could well have the Magazine Committee, was in 1942. Once again he had the employed Saturday detention made a name for himself as a made a prefect, and received his honour of being placed top in boys to address the envelopes. Mr spotter of winners. After a visit first steps in administration - the course, but he elected to Bury came to the conclusion in to a Blackburn Rovers' Reserve School Sports' Secretary, join Signals rather than Radar. 1963 that, as a disseminator of match, he enthusiastically responsible for obtaining and He felt he was not cut out for an news to Old Boys "The Black­ forecast that a young winger, co-ordinating all sporting fixtures. electronics' wizard; he preferred burnian" was inefficient and Bryan Douglas, would be a The following year he became the broader challenge of wasteful. Consequently he future England star. On another School Vice-Captain and House management as a Station Signals persuaded the Committee to occasion he advised that a certain Captain of Drake. At the same Officer. The major part of his war introduce "Magister", with an Lester Piggott was worth time his prowess as a cricketer service was spent at No. 242 enthusiastic Tom Sharratt as following for those interested in rapidly emerged: he topped the Group HQ in Taranto, Italy, then Editor. turf accountancy. Second and First Eleven bowling in Venice, finally being demobbed F.B.'s infinite capacity for By his colleagues, Fred Bury averages. 1938-39 saw his from the post of station Signals undertaking positions of respon­ will be remembered for his elevation to the posts of School Officer in Aden. sibility led to his becoming a puckish humour, understanding, Cricket Captain and Head Boy. He returned to Cambridge to GCE examiner at 'O' and 'A ' keen intellect and articulate "The Blackburnian" of July, complete his studies, but soon levels, and to his succeeding speech. To his early students he 1939, contains the following realised that any ambition he Mr H. Ingham as Assistant was a stern disciplinarian, but comment: "Bury has proved him­ might previously have had of Masters' Association represent­ as his responsibility increased the self a very able Captain, not living the life of an academic ative in 1968. He soon rose to be severity mellowed without losing only distinguishing himself with had been thwarted by the war. Chairman of the N.E. Lancashire firmness. Any boy or girl with a the ball, but also by inspired Instead he turned with interest and then the larger Lancashire grumble or sent to him for spells of hurricane and a to teaching. It so happened that Branches, and served on the misbehaving was guaranteed a fair unique record of success with there was a Mathematics vacancy AMMA Council for ten years. hearing before judgement was the toss." To round off his at QEGS in 1949 which he No matter what commitments passed. In assemblies his talent schooldays, he won a coveted eagerly accepted. The position Mr Bury undertook outside the for "be most juste" was clearly State Scholarship as a result of enabled him to live at home, classroom, it will be his work discernible in the prayers he his excellent performance in the at a time when his mother was ill, inside that most former pupils composed in balanced prose Higher School Cerificate Exam­ and put an end to ten years of will remember. In his early years remimiscent of the Book of ination. living out of a case or kit-bag. he taught Mechanics to the 6th Common Prayer; and his rare Throughout his time in the In 1951, the School decided Form for two thirds of the week sermons or talks always had some Sixth Form, Mr Bury lived under to start its present Stock Room. alongside Mr H. Kennedy's Pure new ideas or thoughts which held the shadow of his father's death, Mr Bury undertook the job of Mathematics. For fifteen years his hearers' attention. which had occurred just before preparing and painting a rarely he reversed his role and taught Although not averse to he sat for the Matriculation used junk room next to the Staff Pure Maths to Night School change, he retains a deep sense Examinations; but encouraged by Room, unaware that it would in students. When he was given of tradition and debt to the past. his sister, then at Homerton, he years to come be a very pleasant Upper Fifth Modern as his form, His gratitude to his parents and took up residence at King's second-master's room for him. he soon realised that, instead of the School of his formative years College, Cambridge, in October, The supply of money for School being a lecturer to gifted 6th is readily acknowledged. From 1939, to read Mathematics. Two stationery was tight, but Mr Bury Form mathematicians, he had to time to time he used the prayer years in war-time Cambridge held was equally parsimonious. All learn how to bring the best out of of Sir Francis Drake, which he one big disappointment for him: unused pages in exercise books boys of limited ability, an aim he had heard his Headmaster, Mr he found it a struggle to buy were torn out, trimmed and re­ pursued when he became Head Arthur Holden, regularly offer foodl Consequently in June, circulated as the following year's of Mathematics in 1964 and when up: "Grant us to know that it 1941, he acted upon impulse exercise paper. His Do-It-Your­ he succeeded Dr Tyler as Second is not the beginning, but the and visited C. P. Snow, the self effort in the Stock Room Master in 1967. On assuming the continuing, of the work unto the novelist, who was recruiting for proved to be vabluable practice latter post, he relinquished his end, until it be thoroughly the RAF. Instead of spending for the annual end-of-year position as deputy to Mr East­ finished." Mr Bury can truly the long vacation at home, he schemes of the early 1950's, when wood in Drake House. feel that his long service to QEGS was back in Cambridge in July he led teams of sixth-formers on During his term as Second fully lived up to these words. on a pre-service Radio Course various repair and painting Master, Mr Bury demonstrated We wish him good health and at the Cavendish Laboratory, projects around the School. his administrative skill not least a happy retirement in Southsea. from which he emerged as the Further association with pupils in producing an ever more Fred Dewhurst MAGISTER Page 8

Continued from Page 6 divisions with the 4th XI fin i­ shing in mid table. More work had and its various branches and more been done on the pitches during importantly with the School. the summer and the pitches were The secretary also thanked the now in excellent condition. Ray School for its assistance and in Smith reported on the golf com­ particular to Mrs Judith Lord, petition. It had been agreed that whose help and efforts had once the second Thursday in June again been invaluable. was a better time to hold the competition. The treasurer presented the Mr Proctor and Mr Kay accounts and answered queries. reported that the duly completed He explained accounts were information sheets which had pretty much the same as the been included with the Magister previous year but that with the were now being returned and large influx of new life members some of them made very interes­ from the ranks of school leavers, ting reading indeed. Further con­ the Life Membership Fund would sideration was to be given as to show quite an increase in the just what would be done with next accounts. He reported that these with a view to bringing the 33 new life members had joined during the year ended July 31, Who's Who of 1967 up-to-date. 1983. Peter Pearson recorded his thanks to the sub-committee of He also said that he was still Eric Fairhurst, Roger Smethurst experiencing problems with the and John Duckworth and to all failure of some people to notify contributors for their efforts. He changes of address but neverthe­ emphasized the need for all less endeavoured to keep his members to supply as much infor­ records up-to-date as much as mation on themselves and all possible. The accounts were other Blackburnians as possible. adopted and there then followed The usual branch functions some discussion as to the Associ­ had been held, although the ation's investments. The treasurer numbers of the South Lancashire reported that at the time of the and Cheshire branch appeared to meeting, he would have approxi­ be dwindling. Mr Kay particu­ mately £2,500 available for larly mentioned that the London investing and it was resolved to branch did an excellent job in increase the loan to the School liaising with the School and re­ by £1,000 and that the invest­ cruiting new members and organi­ ment of the balance of £1,500 sing several functions during the should be considered further by year. the treasurer and the committee Officers elected were: Presi­ and that this should include dent; Mr J. E. Sagar re-elected; consideration of whether or not chairman; Mr R. Smith re-elected; the 4% consolidated stock should vice-chairman; Mr K. Wightman be sold. He reported that in re-elected; secretary; Mr I. D. addition to the school leavers who Forbes re-elected; treasurer; Mr F. E n te x p t id e computing service joined as life members, one other Gillibrand re-elected; auditors; person had applied to become a Messrs W. Hare and R. B. Holden life member, the difference being re-elected; committee; H. Bur­ COMPUTER PROGRAMS that he had been at school from rows, J. Duckworth, E. Fairhurst, the years 1914 to 1919 and was W. K. Forbes, T. Hindle, H. FOR CIVIL ENGINEERS aged 83. Isherwood, N. Jepson, E. J. Kay, John Read reported a full E. C. Marsden, S. J. Monk, I. D. house for the 1982 annual dinner Newton, K. V. Newton, P. T. and had had to refuse one member Pearson, W. H. Proctor, J, S. Read, only whose application had been T. Riley, R. Smethurst, R. D. - RAINFALL DATA received after the closing date. He Smith, W. E. T. Walsh, J. Warner, said the reduced price for recent Mrs L. Read. Ex-Officio; P. F, school leavers had not had any Johnston (Headmaster), A. N. FOUL AND SURFACE WATER SEWER dramatic effect. He reported a Kidson (Chairman of the Football - profit as shown in the accounts Club). DESIGN AND ANALYSIS of £138 and said this was unusual A suggestion was made that as it was not the Association's the date of the annual dinner intention that a profit should be should be moved to another time made on the dinner. Accordingly of the year and there followed - ROAD ALIGNMENTS, LEVELS AND the price of the tickets had been quite a lot of discussion on this reduced for the 1983 dinner. point and on the question of the SETTING-OUT Dinner generally, including the This also reflected a slightly reduced rate for school leavers inferior menu due to problems and the numbers attending and it with the caterers. Once again, he was resolved that all of these thanked the School and its staff - DESIGN BUREAU matters would be considered very and the Football Club for their carefully by the Dinner sub­ respective efforts in making the committee in due course. dinner its usual success. - SOFTWARE FOR APPLE, COMMODORE, The Association of representa­ Andrew Kidson reported that tives of Old Pupils’ Societies SHARP, SIRIUS & APRICOT COMPUTERS financially the Football Club con­ held its Annual General Meeting tinued to progress and had shown in London on November 15 and a 65% increase in bar-takings Paul Isherwood, one of the secre­ during its last financial year. taries of the London branch, had Unfortunately the same success attended on behalf of the Associ­ was not shown on the football ation and had sent a detailed 333 Garstang Road, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 4UP field as the 1st XI had only just report to the chairman. escaped relegation. However the The meeting closed at 9.45pm Telephone Preston (0772) 716050 2nd XI finished fourth and 3rd with a vote of thanks to the XI second in their respective chairman. MAGISTER Page 9

AMD NO lO , AS Vou All the world's a MAKf Ycuft UAy To -me U f 660AT.S, A M E D L E Y O f SOW65 stage for Daryl 5HOUS .. .

What are you going to do about the weather then . .. ? DARYL David (1957-67) married his singing and SINCE leaving QEGS, a dancing partner, Gretchen, London Drama School, and at Morfa Hall Register having completed several Office, Rhyl, North Wales, stints in Provincial Theatre, in March. appearances in the West End, He attended the Drama on Radio and TV, I have Centre London from 1967 watched my yearning for to 1970 and took up an legitamacy gradually decrease acting career until 1978 and disappear. appearing in "The King and I" in the West End and with By this I mean of course the various repertory companies. legitimate stage and not some TV appearances include thwarted ambition to legalise my programmes such as "Z birthright. For in "Showbiz", Cars", "", there is a gap between the and "Family at War". He "serious stage" and "variety" as went into cabaret in 1978 wide as the Suez Canal and, and tells us of his life at despite severe aching in my sea entertaining cruise stretching muscles, I have en­ passengers all round the deavoured to bridge that chasm, world. so much so that my career crossed entirely over on to the other side. In short, I became a fu ll­ time all-singing all-dancing cabaret doing our best to entertain the artist. people who had paid for these privileges and even with regard to the latter, cabaret was put on After a brief career as a solo, during the gales. I became half of a "Glamorous Boy/Girl Duo" (to quote our publicity blurb); the other half Trying to sing, dance or juggle through a hurricane-force being Gretchen, who has recently to and fro in his plate, even I on land, become my partner in marriage, wind to a greatly depleted audience consisting of glassy­ have been forced to valuate the thus giving the lie to those who culinary delights of several days' say that business and pleasure eyed, green and yellow hued The title of this article arose faces is really what the job is previous banquets into a rather out of the average holiday cannot mix. Indeed in all our tawdry green bag. time together as "Danny and about. This slightly "Hi-De-Hi" maker's total commitment to the Gretchen" I can only recall us attitude of "forced" entertain­ belief that if something has been ment resulted in my partner and But the essence of the job is to arguing over two things — merely get on and do it come hell paid for, it must as a matter of everything I said and everything I actually being tied to pillars in course take place. Let me explain: the middle of the dance floor to or very high water — what one has I did. to do is to entertain and put to After a whole week of traversing enable us to sing in a moderately the Atlantic — thus forcing our upright position. Whilst on the back of one's mind the heaving motion of the ship, passengers to bake under a But enough of rhapsodising another rough night, our dance burning sun, cool off with duty­ over marital bliss, let me get to routine was slightly modified to tossed about on the sea, tossed back and forth, back and forth free iced drinks and eat like the reason this article was written; accommodate our escape from princes at opportunities more firstly an obvious shortage of being chased around the floor by and back and forth . . . er, excuse me a minute. regular and more consistent than intelligent contributions and a a rogue magician's cabinet — the average three-day-old baby — tentative request for me to tell which had "loosed its moorings" they had rightly begun to believe you, the reader, of some of the There, that's better. Now owing to the movement of the where was I? Oh yes, recalling my that these hardships were coming happenings of the last four ship. The cabinet was a legacy golden days of cruising the to an end and the true business years which I have spent as an from the previous act who had world's oceans. of cruising was about to begin. entertainer and assistant enter­ peremptorily given up the ghost, tainments manager aboard several fled to the nearest loo and had A large percentage of our time This is, of course, island- luxury cruise liners. abandoned himself to the in­ on the ships included a great dulgence of a "technicolour hopping, the "if-it's-Wednesday-it- deal of public relations. This must-be-Barbados" syndrome. It This aspect of my career has yawn". required us to organise games and led me to experience, at no consists of being roused at six in sports, bingo in four languages, the morning, disembarking, personal financial cost to myself, This behaviour, as you may help with the port and immi­ boarding coaches whose concepts the midnight sun over the Fjords, gather, obviously implies that not gration formalities and meet our of air conditioning begin and ends a palm-encrusted Caribbean everyone who accepts a contract audience on a "one-to-one" basis; with a half-open window, being beach; a Moroccan market place; to work at sea is automatically a the latter sometimes being an driven for about two hours or carnival time in Rio and a "Force good sailor. Remember Nelson unpleasant experience for both half the length of the island — 10" storm in the Bay of Biscay. was constantly seasick and even I, parties concerned but nonetheless whichever comes quicker — then After or prior to all these sights, when aided by the vision of a highly encouraged by the faceless my colleagues and I had been colleague's cabbage soup swashing ones who paid our salaries back Continued on Page 22 MAGISTER Page 10 Pair honoured by Queen TWO old boys received awards in from Manchester University in the New Year's Honours list. 1944. The name of his brother, Blackburn's Chief Executive, N. G. Totty (1923-30) appears Clifford Singleton (1934-39) was on the War Memorial in Big awarded the Order of the British School. His nephew was also at Empire and his contemporary at School from 1950 to 1960. School, Alan B. Totty (1934-41), He left the Foreign Office in received the OBE. 1952 to join the Agricultural They didn't meet at the Research Council. investiture but Clifford recognised his school friend's name on the Clifford Singleton joined the list and advised Magister. Fol­ Borough Treasurer's department lowing some "detective" work, at Blackburn Town Hall straight which took our reporter from from school and served as a Buckingham Palace via No 10 Fleet Air Arm pilot on HMS Downing Street to Edinburgh, Victorious during the war. He was Alan, retired principal of the mentioned in despatches. After Animals Breeding Research the war, he gained a BA degree Organisation, Agricultural Re­ from Manchester University. He search Council, was finally returned to Blackburn in 1967 as tracked down to Gavinton, near deputy Borough Treasurer via Duns, Berwick. Lancashire County Council and Mr Singleton He entered the Foreign Office Canada. Mr Totty teaching decided my future tary, 262, Manchester Road, From Geoff Mercer career". He says: "It's nice to Burnley. Tel 23408. He says a newsletter and FORMER classics master, hear that H. A. Field is still around — another fine master. He leaflets can be sent but funds are Geoff Mercer writes from called me out from my seat for low and if any Old Boy would Gatehouse-of-Fleet, Kirkcud­ 'inking' my classmate. I was like to contribute to this worth­ brightshire, with memories of prepared for a good right-hand while work, it would be greatly Charlie Croasdale, whose slap to my face — forgot he was appreciated — you may telephone Martyn during business hours on passing was recorded in the left-handed and did a somer­ sault to roars of laughter from the Burnley 57721. previous issue o f Magister. rest of Upper 3A. Martyn's contemporaries may Mr Mercer writes: "The first My brother Vic (1924-32) was remember his interest in music. year I was at QEGS, 1935, the a fine left-hand bat and was He is no longer an instrumentalist summer camp for the scouts had school cricket captain and later but is a member of the Burnley been fixed for Borrowdale by played for East Lancs first team. Municipal Choir and the Pendle Jimmie Loadman and I was Schollick, Loadman, myself and a After 45 years in the Midlands, Opera Group — for which he is there. Charlie Croasdale had just young Californian whose name I I've not lost my Lancashire also publicity officer. driven back from Nigeria across don't recall. accent or some of the old dialect He signs off by thanking the the Sahara with a Nigerian who "Marjorie and I are to visit words and phrases. Association for "Magister", "I was, I gathered, his houseboy in look forward to its annual visit to Chris again in Idaho next year. He Support for parents Africa. It was a wonderful car came over for our Golden wed­ my house and, like Michael MARTYN Smith (1955-62) has with all sorts of gadgets for ding in the summer. We may hire Crossley in last year's issue, I too recently been appointed national crossing deserts and it proved a car to take in the Rockies and, enjoy wallowing in nostalgia". treasurer of the Compassionate invaluable in Borrowdale when we as Calgary is only 600 miles away, Friends (CF) — an organisation H ym a n A b e l were flooded out by raging we may see Roger Maltby. The which strives to give comfort and HYMAN Abel (1935-40) writes torrents, which no ordinary car last time I saw him was in camp at support to parents who have lost from London where he is cur­ could have crossed. Gatehouse — 1960, I think. a child. Martyn, who is branch rently writing up his Ph.D, "Years later, when long Bruce Clegg and Michael Bradford accountant with the National Psychology jointly at Birkbeck trousers took the place of shorts were helping with the camp that Westminster Bank in Burnley, and and University colleges. Hyman is in the scouts, Charlie rang me year. Regards to all who remem­ his wife Kathleen lost their progressively becoming recognised when on leave in England to say ber me." how disgusted he was with the daughter Helen, aged five, in a as a well-known academic in the idea — Harold Burrows also got F ro m C. E. W in so r road accident in 1974. They had world of psychology and has a call, as I'm sure he'll remember. MR C. E. Winsor, of 42, Allen­ a son, aged three, and say they recently prompted a review fea­ Charlie never wrote letters but it dale Road, Walmley, Sutton Cold­ have been fortunate in being able ture in the Psychology journal in was his endearing habit to phone field, West Midlands, who was at to build their family again and the context of reports on the the length and breadth of the School from 1921 to 1924, now have two sons (aged 12 and British Psychology Society's country to chat away for 20 writes with memories of Frank seven) and a daughter (six). annual conference in York. minutes or so about anything Stonehouse, whose passing was Nevertheless, they say, "we shall Hyman is a stalwart of this which upset him. He was always mentioned in Magister No 27. never be able to replace Helen". annual conference having missed very keen on scouting and was, in His father was parks sup- He says he is sure the grief of only three in the last 25 or so his own way, a real Colonel intendent and lived in the lodge losing a child has touched other years. Blimp — I liked him very much. in West Park Road, across the Old Blacks and tells how CF His longstanding involvement "A t the same camp, we had road from the Meadows, where he helped the couple and hopes it in the world of psychology has Jim Schollick, who was, at that played after school with Frank can help others similarly be­ brought him an MEd at Man­ time, training for the Roman Stonehouse and Jack Fielding. He reaved. Anyone who is interested chester and an MSc from the Catholic priesthood — in Spain, remembers masters such as P. C. in CF is asked to get in touch Institute of Education and he I think. I still have a photo Northam, F. Austin Hyde, ’ 'Jud" with Martyn or his wife Kathleen now ranks as a Counselling taken at the camp, of Croasdale, and "Tom m y" Turnbull, "whose who is Lancashire County Secre­ Psychologist. MAGISTER Page 11

ON the retirement of Mr Fred Bury, (See Page 7), to take his MSc degree at the University of London the following teachers will be vice-masters from in Nuclear Physics. From 1970-75 he was assistant the beginning of the academic year 1984: master. M ill Hill School, then at Wellington Col­ lege, Crowthorne, from 1975-76. Mr E. J. Whittle, who joined QEGS staff in From 1976, he was successively head of physics September, 1959: currently head of general studies then senior science master at Watford Grammar department. School, Herts. Mr J. G. Knowles was educated at St Bees Mr Knowles is the aurthor of "Elgar's Inter­ School, Cumbria. He read physics at the University preters on Record — an Elgar discography". He is of Manchester before completing his PGCE at treasurer of the Elgar Society and conducts the Worcester College, Oxford. He proceeded part-time church orchestra. Eric Whittle ADVICE TO DINERS THE demand for tickets for the annual dinner in Big School last December was so great that all the tickets were sold by the annual meeting of the association - despite squeezing in six extra places. Even so, 10 members who applied after the closing date had to be disappointed, dinner organiser, Mr John Read, told the OBA committee at a meeting in School on August 11. His advice, as usual, to members wishing to attend this year's dinner on December 15 was "book early". Despite a cut in the price of tickets last year, the dinner managed to make an excess of income over expenditure by £50. Five fewer former pupils took advantage of the £2 discount on the tickets which was taken up by 24 school leavers. Do you know these men ? Anyone for Shorter speeches had meant more time in the bar, said Mr WE HAVE had the following requests for information about Read, and that had led to the bar old boys: P. J. Waddington, of Two Willows, 51, Hall Croft running out of beer - the first Way, Erdington Road, Aldridge, Walsall, West Midlands, WS9 a Sheffield time in the dinner's 55-year 8UN would like to know the whereabouts of Bill Lazenby, history. who played for the Old Blacks in the early 1950s. There had been 134 members W. G. Brooks, of 203, Calais Road, Burton-on-Trent, Staffs, at the dinner, the 24 school branch ? and 10 guests - among the diners DE13 OUN would like the address of Stanley Pomfret. We would like to hear from anyone with information about Three old boys circa (1970-77) were many fathers, sons and who are hoping to gain enough daughters and this was marked by themselves or a friend — we all like to know what our contem­ support for a Sheffield branch of an additional toast proposed for poraries and former friends are doing now — Don't forget to the OBA are from left, Michael the first time - to families. write to School with details and a photo if possible — we'll Pollard a teacher at Aston Comp­ • Full report of dinner and return it if you want. rehensive, Hugh Graham, a sales pictures on pages 14 and 15. executive with Johnson Wax and Tony Coar, an accountant. Anyone interested in the branch Bill Proctor cont. from Page 5 was met. Nor have the members of Clayton Street Church. The of Raleigh been sole beneficiaries construction, the cadence, the idea, contact Michael on (0742) 661560 or Hugh on 28398. as Senior House Master of Raleigh of his leadership, for as House­ careful choice of content all master he regularly spoke to Main combined to urge us to become The picture was of course taken and in recent years as School’s in the old gym at the annual Senior Housemaster) he led by Assembly and never failed to better in every way, without dinner. example, with unflagging enthus­ command its interest and saying as much he was asking us iasm and devotion. He heard his attention. It was often an to aspire to the ideal, in keeping Captain's appraisal at the final occasion to surprise those who with his own hero, Sir Philip Pro-vice-chancellor did not know the breadth of his Sidney, the whole man, the ideal House Meeting: "optimistic, DAVID E. Bland (1952-59) has tolerant, good-natured and knowledge and interests or his of a bygone age. ebullient"; his successor's tribute: love of nature and the great open Few teachers will be remem­ recently completed a term of "we are all the richer for our spaces, though no surprise to bered with such universal affec­ office as Dean of Social Sciences involvement with him". In the those who could have seen his tion as Bill Proctor, whether at the University of Sheffield. early years, as the single assis­ obvious delight and enjoyment it be by colleagues or students. He will now become pro-vice- tant house tutor, the commit­ from the year he was President of None have contributed more, for chancellor. David graduated from he gave, wholeheartedly, every­ ment and support given were the Scientific Society or those University College, Durham in who had shared with him some thing he had. Only friends remain total and if, in more recent times 1964 and was appointed a re­ there are many house-tutors, Pennine trek; it would be an behind and they offer him and his house-numbers have doubled, occasion to remind those who did wife, Margaret, every good wish search fellow at the University activities escalated, and for the not know, of his earlier Methodist for many happy years of retire­ of Sheffield. Perhaps a candidate leader the challenge remained and lay-preaching in the halcyon days ment ahead. for the new branch . . . MAGISTER Page 12 Nice job - if you can get it

HARD-worked? - You've got to be in last year's Magister about Bob's work two years ago. " I t encouraged others to joking. . . however Bob Battersby's with Blackpool and the TV "It's a Knock­ look at their own standards and to improve planning to retire in March, so any out” game. them." Since arriving at the resort in 1970, Bob takers. . .? Applications for the job The Anglo-German Karneval Week in has seen many changes - the visitors expect August is the brightest thing to hit the town to Slush Fund, care o f Magister. higher standards - and they get them. Bob since the Illuminations, says Bob, who Our picture was taken when Bob (1935- reckons the most significant event during predicts Blackpool will live up to its motto 40) was hard at work in his capacity as his time in Blackpool was the opening of "Progress" well into the future. tourism director for Blackpool Corporation, the four-star Pembroke Hotel, North Shore, A £6 million super sandcastle leisure while compering the resort's bathing beauty development will soon be opened on the site contest this summer. of the old South Shore baths and the "The department's activities have mush­ motorway will be extended right into a car roomed over the past 14 years - at times, park on the site of the former Central we are chasing our own tails with a work­ Station. load which seems to grow daily," said Bob when he announced his intended retire­ The Americans will soon be encouraged ment. to visit the resort while Arabs with Talk about chasing tails . . . with a work­ connections at nearby British Aerospace, load like this to worry about, who's Warton, have already returned with their bothered how high the in-tray piles up. families on holiday to Blackpool. Closer to Before you girls write in accusing us lads home, the resort continues to capitalise on of sexism, we who are grey enough to its links with Southern Ireland. remember single-sex schools are merely "The success has been nothing short of wallowing in fantasy - and before those phenomenal and at least 18 tour operators lads who write in applying for Bob's job - now provide holiday packages," says Bob, you are merely wallowing in optimism - who, before he retires, will submit plans the job's already gone to his director for strengthening the resort's tourism designate - yes they were queuing up for it. department into the next century. Many of you will remember the article Continued on Page 17 MAGISTER Page 13

Ex - head boy is bishop THE Rev Canon A. P. Hall, MA (1940-49) has been appointed . He was head boy of School in 1948-49 and after National MICK WALKER Service in the RAF studied modern languages at Cambridge. Canon Hall began his ministry in 1955 as Curate of St Martin's in the Bullring, Birmingham, then spent ten years in Zimbabwe. He returned to Birmingham in 1970 where he has been Rector for the past CYCLES 14 years. He will succeed the Right Rev Michael Marshall, who is going to a Church appointment in the United States. Bishop Hall w ill take up his duties as area Bishop of South London on January 1. are now at Alec is 18 Water Street, mayor in Skipton, centenary N. Yorkshire. year phone: 4386 Whatever your cycling needs, we COUNCILLOR Alec McCarrol can fix you up — from kiddies (1935-40) has been installed trikes to tandems. Mayor of Harrogate in its cen­ tenary year. We have the most comprehensive range o f accessories and clothing Alec was brought up in Black­ burn by his grandparents after for miles around. his mother died at his birth and Have a day out in the Dales and THE Rev John E. Dennett his father in a tragic accident come and see us I (1948-51), above, has been 18 months later. inducted vicar of St Thomas He gained a commission in the Parish Church, Blackpool. Indian Army and fought in SE The Bishop of Lancaster, the Asia. Back in England, he became flight Rev Dennis Page, officiated a Conservative agent in Man­ at the institution and the Rev chester where he met his future Richard Impey, Rural Dean of wife, Elizabeth. Blackpool, lead the induction. Alec left England to fight the SEED AND After National Service in the Mau Mau rebels in Kenya as an Royal Air Force, Mr Dennett Assistant Superintendent of took an apprenticeship with Police for four years. Rolls-Royce at Barnoldswick. He He married in 1957 and lived left as a planning engineer, aged in Mombasa and Uganda before GABBUTT ltd about 30. to go to Tyndale Hall returning to England in 1962. Theological College. Bristol. He He became a regional public was appointed curate in Stoke-on- relations officer with an inter­ Trent, then at Bispham, Black­ national oil company and recently pool, and Cheltenham, before worked as an overseas recruit­ being appointed Vicar of Coppull ment consultant. Parish Church, Chorley in 1975. He moved in 1979 to become He and his wife have a rector of three small churches just daughter, Anne, 20, and a son Booksellers sioce 1907 outside Bideford, Devon, from John, 18, who has gained an where he was appointed to Army Scholarship to Sandhurst. Blackpool. Since his installation as Mayor, Mr Dennett, who is married he has met Stan Whalley, a con­ with two daughters, has family temporary in 5A. He has met connections in Clitheroe. others over the years in Africa and India and suggests that per­ haps consideration should be Degree for doctor given to changing the school Former head boy. Dr Robin motto to 'Disce Prodesse Ubique'. 4 and 6 PRESTON NEW ROAD P. Bolton (1961-68) has been awarded an MD degree by the BLACKBURN. University of Bristol. A graduate Pair on council of Cambridge and Oxford, Dr S. A. Hirst (1968-77) of Ryburn Telephones 698226 Bolton is a lecturer and honorary Avenue, Blackburn, and P. G. & 59855 senior registrar at the University Holmes (1974-77) of Earndale Department of Medicine, St Road, Darwen, were elected to James' Hospital, Leeds. Blackburn Town Council in May. MAGISTER Page 15 MAGISTER Page 14

BELOW: Norman Howarth (left) and Jack Lee. LEFT: Eric Kay and younger daughter Chris­ tine (head girl 1983-84).

BELOW: From left: John Read, Keith Wight- man, Ian Sharp, Roger Smith and Judge Brian Duckworth..

Janet and Gillian Poole with friends.

O l^ notable point of last year's dinner was years took wine with the chairman. The School "It cuts me to the quick to see the divide the number of fathers, sons and daughters song, "The Cantilena" was sung. between North and South reflected in Blackburn. We are lucky to have got what we present. We had an eminent top table with chief have for this school." He went on to call for a The realisation might add a few lines to guest. Judge Brian Duckworth, who sits at higher standard of education for all. some fathers' foreheads but it certainly helped Preston Crown Court. Jack Lee (1925-33) BELOW: Peter Worsick Dinner is to create a family atmosphere - more perhaps former personnel manager with Shell Inter­ The judge, in contrast, replied with a w itty (left) and James of a party flavour to the annual get-together. national, proposed a toast to the guests and speech. He concluded by saying the country Weisters It is also reassuring in some way to see the film director, Ian Sharp (1957-65) proposed a needed leaders. His advice was: Do not be continuity - and of course we record the fact toast to the School. The headmaster, Mr afraid to be good. Ian Sharp delighted members with the usual crop of pictures. Philip Johnston, as usual, replied. A synopsis with behind-the-scenes tales of the film world of the head's speech is on Page 4. in light vein. Dinner organiser, Mr John Read had advice Mr Lee described a growing divide between though for parties of members wishing to sit Toastmaster, as usual, was School domestic the North and the South. He lives, as he has for together this year: Book early and apply for bursar, Mr Derrick Lund. Chairman for the more than 20 years in Oxshott, Surrey, on the tickets together to make it easier to arrange evening was OB president, Mr J. E. Sagar. banks of the Thames and he told in a serious and therefore make sure. Last year, 20 late speech how dismayed he was on his return to Following the speeches, members retired applicants could not be fitted in. Blackburn. to the bar in the old gymnasium - staffed ably Mr Read read out decades and old boys He recalled J. B. Priestley's words: "These as every by members of the Old Blacks football and girls who had left during the appropriate decaying towns and worthless people" and said: club.

RIGHT: Fathers and sons (and daughter) from left: Gillibrands, Suttons, Howarths, Kemps, Warners, Rileys and Longstaffs.

From left: Graham Winterbottom, Keith Newton and Ian Grimshaw MAGISTER Page 16

It costs E2-E3 for an operation plus firewood to sterilise iostruments

THE Republic of Zaire is available if the water pump from the river works but it needs situated in West and Central boiling and filtering before drink­ Africa, straddling the Up the Congo in ing. Electricity is only available equator, and is the third for three hours every evening largest country in the (fuel supplies permitting - which they did not for half of my stay continent. there). The operating theatre has It has a coastline of only a dugout canoe its own mini generator for light. 40 km, which is the centre of The day begins at 6 a.m. when all imports and exports at Matadi. ALAN Crowther, in his final year as a medical student, it becomes light, signalled by the Since independance from mission drum (a hollowed out chose to spend tw o months as an elective among the Belgium in 1960 and the sub­ log), prayers at 6.15, followed by sequent civil war, Zaire has been dense jungle of Zaire. He went w ith the United Kingdom the national flag and anthem a socialist, democratic state, with Baptist Missionary Society to an extremely isolated ceremony at 6.30 (compulsory a single national party, headed mission hospital at Pimu in the heart of the Congo Basin. for all Zaireans throughout the by President Mobutu (rumoured He has kindly written this most interesting account of country) when political messages to be the third richest man in are chanted. The hospital work the world). It is still very much his journey and time there. commences at 6.45 until 12 noon, a police state, with the armed then the afternoon in the heat of forces very much in evidence about the plane. and pastor and several dozen the day is only two hours from throughout the country. I spent three days at Upoto, mudhuts for the nursing staff, 1.30 to 3.30 p.m. The currency is undergoing a mission station. Here my teachers, patients' relatives etc. It goes dark very rapidly enormous devaluation at present, mosquito netted bed was invaded It is so isolated it was the about 5.30 p.m. and the evenings and combined with a circula­ by a deadly poisoness green only mission station not are spent talking and reading, tion of very small notes, this mamba snake - fortunately the evacuated during the civil war in going to bed about 9 p.m. means that it takes a large suitcase natives killed it, before it killed the 1960's and I was the first One very important event for to carry the equivalent of £100. me! white medical student to visit in me was the of the village The population of Zaire is My journey continued with a five years. estimated to be 30 million, of chief's latest son which I crossing of the river in a dugout The village of Pimu is adjacent conducted. He named the child which 2 million live in the capital, canoe accompanied by two to the mission and consists of Kinshasa, about 120 miles from after me and presented me with natives. I was met on the far side about 50 mudhuts with about four spears to bring home - the the coast. by one of the missionaries from 500 people all descended from The Zairean airline would not customs at Brussels nearly had Pimu on a Yamaha 125 trail- two main families. a fit. pay the baggage handlers so the The staple diet consists of bike. The last leg of my trip My return journey started passengers had to load their own consisted of a five-hour ride kwanga, a root crop with the luggage. My previous encounters January 10 by Land Rover 50 with Zaireans had involved miles to the local plantation, endless wrangles and visits to the where an eight-seater missionary London Embassy to obtain a visa. The nurses do their rounds hv motorbike plane flew me back to Kinshasa. The Air Zaire DC10 left It was a great experience to fly in Brussels for a direct flight to along narrow jungle trails wading taste, consistency and nutritious a small plane over the jungle. I Kinshasa, arriving at N'djili air­ through rivers carrying the bike, value of Plasticene! There is also spent four days in Kinshasa, port at 6.30 a.m. The contrast to arrive at Pimu just after dark a little rice and makemba mainly souvenir shopping and was tremendous - a solid wall - seven days after leaving London. (cooking bananas). Protein is re-adjusting to “ civilised" life - of heat, the chaos of customs The mission at Pimu is run by mainly derived from fish, nuts, I suffered a tremendous culture with hundreds of swarming the Baptist Missionary Society caterpillars and some meat from shock coming out of the jungle people trying to carry your from the UK and is situated in the goats and monkeys. There are also back to thousands of people, luggage and bribe your way heart of the Congo basin a few eggs and milk. busy roads, electricity and through customs. Eventually I equatorial rain forest, amid dense Black magic and witchcraft is running water. found a taxi and arrived in jungle. The area is crossed by very rife among the jungle My Air Zaire flight to Europe Kinshasa at 7.30 a.m. My first several 'roads', which are basic­ peoples, and indigenous medicine was slightly held up, which gave memories of Africa involve ally trails as wide as a landrover, will often be preferred to a visit me time to bribe the customs dozens of people walking along kept open by natives walking to the hospital. (technically an art tax on the roadside carrying things on from village to village. At present At Pimu, the villagers pay for souvenirs) and submit to two their heads to market. the mission is paying native their treatment - about 50p for total body searches - one for The people are basically very workers to clear away an airstrip a consultation plus medicines, and smuggled Zairean currency, and friendly, often greeting in the to allow better communications, about £2 - £3 for an operation the other by security for bombs, street with a cheery hello. but so far it has taken several plus firewood to sterilise the since the arrivals lounge had been From Kinshasa, I travelled by years and the work is slow. instruments. destroyed two days previously by Air Zaire 36-seater piston engined Meanwhile all supplies arrive by There is a small TB ward a passenger on an incoming Fokker to Linsala, the regional river and road, taking several where patients are confined while Aeroflot flight. However Zaire capital of Equateur, in the north months from Kinshasa. receiving drug treatment for had the last laugh on me - we of Zaire. The plane flies very The BMS began work in several weeks. A new ward for should have landed in Paris, but irregularly, supposedly once a Zaire in 1878 and the hospital this purpose is currently being landed instead in Brussels - too week and I had to bribe my at Pimu was built in 1924. The built. Leprosy is now treated on a late to catch a connection to way through the airport at mission station itself consists of community basis, with nurses London! The hotel in Brussels 5.00 a.m. to obtain my already a school (primary and secondary), going out on motor bikes to the certainly gave me a funny look reserved seat. People were sitting hospital, church, eight cement- villages. when I turned up declaring I down the aisle, and chickens ran built homes for the missionaries Running water is generally hadn't had a bath in two months! My bed was iovaded by a deadly poisonoos greeo mamba snake MAGISTER Page 17 Who's the monster ? FORMER Magister Editor, John Duckworth (1959-65) a journalist who is currently bringing up to date George Eastwood's History of the School, is in danger of becoming schizophrenic. He is building up a portrait painting business under the name of John Frederick. One of his early commissions however was, to say the least, not the ordinary run of oil portraiture. He was asked to paint the monsters and villains in BBC Television's "D r Who". They appear on a mural 16 ft wide by 5 ft 6 in deep at the Ritz Cafe, Central Promenade, Blackpool, and act as a large advert for the Dr Who Exhibition next door. He also painted another mural slightly smaller. OBA committeeman, John, of 188 Bispham Road, Blackpool, is increasingly being asked to paint fine art signs as well as portraits in oils. A small exhibition of his portraits is being organised in Blackpool later this year. • John is pictured with the monsters. He says it is difficult to spot him I School wins shield Commissioned QUEEN Elizabeth's won the J. N. Prest (1932-40) Shield for the BOB RETIRES LIEUT Derek E. Hull (1972- best team gross in a recent East 79) of The Esplanade, Rishton, Lancashire Golf Association Continued from Page 12 No doubt about it - Blackpool was commissioned during the Sov­ tournament at Wilpshire Golf remains a successful resort and ereign's Parade at the Royal Club. The winning team of Tony One area will be in the field of there's no doubt there's a lot of Military Academy, Sandhurst, Syme and Rob Adams was pre­ conferences. The resort has a hard work behind any success. where the Duchess of Kent sented with the trophy by ELGA conference officer such is the Bob well deserves his retirement President Tom Martin (1945-50). represented the Queen. After importance this field of activity - good luck to him . . . and where leaving school, Derek gained an Sportsmen's dinner holds in the town. The number of better place to spend it than by honours degree in mechanical conferences has risen from 120 in the sea - at Blackpool. engineering at Imperial College, A sportmen's dinner was held by 1970 to 450 this year. the PE department at Queen London. Elizabeth's at the Moat House, Computerised bookings is one Peter wins Blackburn. Funds raised by the innovation during Bob’s "reign" Schools FA Coach event attended by 200 w ill ensure but one of the most dramatic PETER Hobkirk (1951-58) the School will soon have a new breakthroughs he has seen has FORMER Old Blacks captain and all weather cricket . The managing director of Hobkirk evening was organised by David been the rise in self-catering. It is (Sewing Machines) Ltd, won the head of School geography. Brain Edmondson and Brian Wood- no longer regarded as the cheap trade association's annual golf Hardcastle, has been appointed head of the school's PE depart­ alternative but is acknowledged competition of Leicester. He is a a coach to the English Public ment. for its flexibility for families. member of Blackburn Golf Club. . Schools Football Association. Check if there's a branch near you WE should like to take this opportunity CAMBRIDGE: YORKSHIRE: of reminding Old Boys up and down the Richard H. Webster, Charles M. Sloan, country that we have active branches Clare College, Cambridge. 26 Santa Monica Grove, in Yorkshire, South Lancashire and Idle, Bradford, Cheshire, and London area and at West Yorkshire, BD10 8QG Oxford and Cambridge. Tel: 0274-616680 (home) LONDON: 0274-617621 (Office) They provide a variety of activities Paul Isherwood, and most of them have a Ladies Evening. 47 Bedford Road, West Ealing, NORTH EAST: Miss Diane Foster, They are all keen to widen their London W13 0SP. 01-452 3344 Ext. 2127. College of St Hild & St Bede, membership and we invite those who are Durham City, Durham, DH1 1SZ. interested to contact the appropriate secretary whose name and address is Old Boys w ill be interested to know that given below. we have an active group of members in CHESHIRE & SOUTH LANCASHIRE: Canada who meet regularly in Galgary. Harold Ramsbottom, For further information Old Boys in OXFORD: 157 Chester Road, Hazel Grove, Canada should contact Dr J. Roger Miss Judith Masheder, Stockport, Cheshire. Maltby, Box 59, Site 2, SS3, Calgary, Keble College, Oxford. Tel: 0625-273-3344 Alberta, T3C 3N9, Canada. MAGISTER Page 18

GOLF

THE 1984 Old Blackburn- ian's Golf Competition was held at Blackburn Golf Club on Thursday, June 14 with 31 entries. The Judge Walmsley Cup for the best nett score was won by Jack Worsley of Wilpshire with a 77-12-65 followed closely by David Smith of Blackburn 82-16- 66. The Sir Gilbert Gerrard Cup for the best gross score was won once again by Gary Readett with a 73. The prizes were presented by Roger Masters, second left, is pictured receiving the Third Division the President of the East Lancashire Golf Association, Roger takes Championship trophy from Canon Smith at the Old Blacks annual dinner on June 1st. Looking on, left to right, are: Andy Green (First Tommy Martin, a member of the trophy XI player of the year). Norm Beaumont (second team), Phil Sumner, Wilpshire. Keith Gillibrand (third team), and Tim Chaloner (fourths). LEAGUE AND CUP DOUBLE sales do keep the brewery happy. AFTER a barren spell o f six Blackburn Bridge Club is now years, it is pleasing to report an established part of the club, success on the playing side meeting four nights a week, and this year. FOR THIRDS no doubt would welcome any While the firsts and seconds new players who were keen to gained respectable mid-table trick of honours, the fourths, Keith Gillibrand and Tim join. One innovation over the positions, after very disappointing inspired by Tim Chaloner, won Chaloner. For his outstanding past year to help finances has starts to the season it has been their supplementary Cup Final committee work, Keith was also been the formation of a '100' the third and fourth teams which beating Southport Amateurs 1-0, awarded the Clubman of the Year club and this has proved popular, have stolen the limelight. The bringing success at last to the likes Award. especially with the winners of thirds, captained by Roger of Forbes and Gregson! A Off the field, it has been a the monthly drawsl Masters, won the league title tremendous end to the season and busy year as always. The new- Finally, on behalf of every­ after a play-off with Ashton it is hoped an inspiration for look interior, completed nearly one at the club I would like to G.S.O.B. then completed the future years. two years ago, has proved to be extend a warm welcome to double by defeating Bolton At the annual club dinner in a worthwhile venture in terms of former players and Association C.G.S.O.B. 2-1 in the Cup Final. early June, we welcomed Canon comfort and increased private hire members to join us at Lammack Former players will no doubt Reg Smith, vice-chairman of Bury booking. However, while bar for a drink and a chat. Also I'm recall the last league success of F.C. as chief guest and speaker turnover has improved once again, sure any support on Saturday the thirds as long ago as 1966-67 and he presented the teams' there has been a great rise in staff afternoons would be greatly season. Player of the Year awards to wages. The latter of course can appreciated! To complete a notable hat- Andy Green, Norm Beaumont, only be expected and increased Phil Sumner (Chairman). “I Old BlacBlackburnians' third team. Back, left to right: Keith Gilli­ brand, Paul Rigby, Steve Woolley, Roger Masters, Roger Pickup, Peter Catlow; front, left to right: Geoff Mallock, Steve Sheph­ erd, Colin Crawford, Steve Walker, Pat McCarthy, Andy Compton. MAGISTER Page 19

BRIAN O. Corbett, (1943-47), BSc, CEng, FICE, MIStructE, MASCE, MSoclSIFrance) graduated at the University of Manchester in 1953 and joined Sir William Halcrow and Partners, serving in the airfield construction branch of the Royal A ir Force from 1955 to 1957. In 1959, he moved to Soil Mechanics Ltd, concentrating on the design and construction of heavy foundations, of which the most challenging were Ravenscraig Steelworks, the reactors at Oldbury Nuclear Power Station and the deep basement at Fawley Power Station. After joining Ove Arup in 1968, he had a key involvement in the design of basements and found­ ations at Kensington and Chelsea Town Hall, Centre Pompidou and the Barbican Centre. He led the route-planning team for the proposed M40 ex­ tension from Oxford to Banbury and was respon­ sible for the reconstruction of a Victorian quay wall at Ayr. He worked for a year in France in 1972-73 and has spent periods on jobs in the Middle East, North and West Africa and North America. Since joining Brighton Polytechnic in 1980, he has lectured in construction and geotechnics and researched the problems of contaminated land. Forty years on from entering school, he has generously agreed to share his wartime memories of School and has three letters from Arthur Holden from 1949-54, copies of which are available to anyone writing a biography.

MY first sight of Blackburn was "Forty years on, when afar and asunder, parted are those killed in the Bolton football on a dark night in October 1940, disaster at Burnden Park. Harry following the ginnell leading from who are singing today ..." was a skilled accordianist. Buncer Lane into Irving Place. School Certificate (1947) was It was a town of shawls, setts and 's diary for November 10, 1968, in which he taken in the Army surplus hut shuttles — very different from discusses his play "F o rty Years O n" (revived earlier this which was erected in 1921 merely Essex whence I had come. as a temporary measure. (George The relief from the Battle of summer at Chichester Festival Theatre) quotes "One always Eastwood). Britain was however very wel­ forgets the most important things, it's the things one can't In the summer of 1947, my come to a little boy who had remember that stay with you". This sets the scene for this father resumed his work with the spent the preceeding few months article. Port Authority in London and we in Anderson shelters close to the returned to Essex to live and I Royal Air Force fighter station completed my schooling at Brent­ at Hornchurch. The only bomb wood School — where one of the which fell in Blackburn (Ains­ Towle and George Eastwood), that these escapades were in any later pupils was the present worth Street) preceeded my Latin (Smith) and French way responsible for my being Blackburn MP, Jack Straw. From arrival. My father, who had spent (Collier). Before the last's return trained in demolition and other there I went to Manchester all his working life with the Port from the Far East, we had a explosives work during National University, graduating in Civil of London Authority, had been roundish lady whose name I Service. Engineering in 1953. have forgotten — she called me Denis Vipond, also a civil sent to Lancashire to open and My interest in playing cricket run a series of food warehouses, "Oliveer". Stuffy Stevenson kept engineer, was at Manchester at the us fit, "Dusty” Miller taught me diminished after being struck in of which the first was in a disused the eye when playing with same time, preceeding me by two how to use a chisel and Tommy years; we were both resident in weaving shed at Highfield Road Richard Sagar (it was not his Duerden encouraged my limited St Anselm Hall (of which Arthur Mill. fault). So I went to St Silas’ and in piano skills. Holden was a Governor repre­ 1943, passed the Scholarship to Many an hour was spent on senting the Blackburn Diocese). Schools inevitably bring rules I kept up a correspondence QEGS, The fees were three on discipline, do's and dont's and the station, logging the numbers guineas a term for boys entering with Arthur Holden after he even the most timid of us would of Barton Wright and Aspinall school between the ages of 10 and retired — in one letter I recall how find ways of breaking them. We locomotives and later products 12. In the Blackburnian for he had returned to the school used to take a short cut across from Horwich. I organised a December 1943, it was reported visit there from school in 1947 during 1949 to plug a gap in the , which teaching of applied mathematics that a card had been received became semi-legal with junior when the Black Fives were on from Mr Collier in Camp C, Java. in the Sixth Form. He was a re­ membership of the cricket club. the production line. Other visits "So far the Java camps have not markable man as whenever he Horncliffe was an obstacle to in 1946/47 were to the Mullard been inspected by the Red Cross, wrote, he was able to recall the reaching Dukes Brow and that Factory, ICI in Darwen (Perspex) nor are they allowed to receive achievements of past pupils in was another illegal route. and a colliery at Atherton. food parcels or supplies either detail, to commiserate with one's from home or from the Red We managed to tunnel through My best friend was Edwin own failures and to urge one on Cross” . the wall into the basement of Entwistle; together we produced towards future successes. He thus I remember an assembly in Big Atholl House, in which the an ABC of the corporation encouraged me through the d iffi­ School that autumn with the activities were related to bomb buses. (If anybody would like cult times at university and after. autocratic figure of Arthur disposal and have been recalled details of the fleet in 1947, I Apart from National Service in Holden on the platform (George by George Eastwood. We found should be pleased to send a copy). the Royal Air Force, my next 27 Eastwood described him as a weaponry of great variety. Edwin died from pneumonia in years were spent in industry, split "benevolent despot") and the late 1947 when he was in the between contracting and consul­ first rendering of the two school We were never caught. How­ sixth form and with him went my ting. I worked for a while with songs — "Forty Years On" and ever we had no intention of main Blackburn contact. He had Alastair Eddie before he set off "The Cantilena". helping the German war effort by shown his artistic talent early in to establish his consulting practice I shall always be grateful for disclosing what we had found. his school career. I note that he in the Antipodes. During the the grounding in mathematics I cannot remember who "w e" was second in the handwork expansion years of the sixties and (Johnny Povah and Kennedy), were. I was not responsible for section of the Eccles Handi­ early seventies, I was fortunate English (Proctor), chemistry hiding the 500 lb bomb which craft Prize when he was in the to be involved on the foundation ("Bud" Earle and Harry King), was uncovered in the grounds in Second Form. I lost another design and construction of steel- physics (Tyler), history (Teddy January, 1953. I do not think friend, Harry Bertwistle, who was Continued on Page 22 MAGISTER Page 20

THE annual dinner and annual meeting of ciation of the news from Blackburn and rejoiced the London Branch of the OBA was held on in the successes. Friday, March 2 at the Royal Horseguards The formal toasts and speeches were followed by the AGM at which Jim Grant became the new Hotel. chairman. Following the dinner, Eric Norcross proposed a toast to the Queen. Ray Vipond proposed a toast The guests from Blackburn included the Head­ to the School and guests. master and Mrs Johnston, Mr F. Bury, Mr E. J. The Headmaster, Mr P. F. Johnston, replied on Kay, Mr E. J. Whittle, Mr D. Ramm and Mr D. I. behalf of the School. He passed on good wishes Forbes. from the chairman of the Governors, Mr E. C. Branch members present were - Messrs J. S. Marsden, and also from the Blackburn OBs. The Allen, S. Blakey, D. I. Bradshaw, G. J. Charnley, Head then proceeded to give a report on the life N. A. Dickinson, N. Quxbury, J. K. Grant, D. of the School. Kemp, R. Norcross, E. Race, G. Smith, M. Stirrup, Mr Eric Norcross replied, expressing his appre­ D. Vipond, R. Vipond, G. Woodhouse. Oxford NORTH CAMBRIDGE Ladies' night out branch EAST DINNER in meets at THE third annual dinner of the Cambridge branch was held in the DINNER Old Combination Room, Christ's St Edmund College on November 18, 1983, Cheshire THE second annual dinner of the with Mr Gorley Putt, Fellow of North Eastern Branch of the Old the College, presiding. Sirs Hans THE Cheshire and South Lanca­ Blackburnians Association was Kornberg, FRS, Master of shire Branch held its annual Hall held on Friday February 17, Christ's, was the guest of the Ladies Evening at the Bowdon THE annual dinner of the 1984, in St John's College, School. Hotel on May 24. Oxford Old Blackburnians Durham, attended by 20 people, Association was held on including the Headmaster, Mr Harold Ramsbottom wel­ Friday, October 28, 1983 in P. F. Johnson, Mr E. J. Kay and Guests attending were, from comed the guests on behalf of St Edmund Hall, Oxford, Mr E. Metcalfe from School. Blackburn: The Headmaster and the branch. and a total of 31 people Mrs Johnston, E. C. Marsden, Mr attended. Following a very enjoyable and Mrs J. S. Singleton, Miss Those attending were: Mr and meal the Head gave a brief report Anne Singleton, R. Smith, E. J. Mrs B. Batey, Dr and Mrs G. R. The toasts to the Queen and of activities at School and the Whittle. Gilmore, Dr and Mrs T. S. Hindle, the School were proposed by branch secretary, Miss C. Mr and Mrs W. Holden, Mr and Mrs H. S. Liversedge, Dr and Mrs branch president Michael Harri­ Mackrell, read letters of apology From Cambridge: A. J. Bate, H. Morris, Mr and Mrs E. Taylor, son, and the Headmaster replied and good wishes from several S. R. Boardman, C.E.S. Bullock, on behalf of the School, bringing Old Boys in the area who were Susan Done, Sarah Dowson, R. B. Mr and Mrs H. Ramsbottom, Mr and Mrs P. Johnston, Mr and Mrs the assembled company up to unable to attend. Ellingham, J. F. Kedward, N. H. F. Raby, Mr and Mrs E. Sagar, date with news and events from Nwokonko, I. J. Sherlock, P. D. Mr and Mrs R. Smith, Mr and Mrs 'Alma Mater'. After the official proceedings, Simm, S. T. Swift, R. H. Webster, the more energetic visited a Elizabeth Whalley. E. J. Kay. This was the first dinner for disco while others took in the some years to be held in a college sights of Durham and the Univer­ The Cheshire and South Lan­ and although undergraduate sity. From Oxford: J. A. Whiteley. cashire Branch Dinner was held in attendance was disappointing, this the executive suite at the Bowdon was balanced by those Old Hotel on Friday, October 14, Blackburnians who had travelled 1983. long distances to be present. 1984 Harold Ramsbottom, secretary November 23 — Cambridge of the branch and organiser of Thanks must go to Mr Jack branch dinner, the Small the evening, proposed the loyal Lee (1925-33) for his invaluable Hall, Clare College, toast and offered apologies from help in arranging the venue; Cambridge. 13 members unable to attend. and also to the St Edmund Hall November 23 — London D ates Bursary for its assistance. branch buffet evening (in­ In the absence of the Head­ formal) The London Corin­ Those attending the dinner master, who was unable to attend, thian Sailing Club, Linden RAF Club, 138 Piccadily, Mr Eric Kay gave a resume of the were: House, Hammersmith. London W1. recent successes and activities of From the University, Misses: November 27 — OBA annual April 26 — Yorkshire branch the School and also the Old Boys Ann Chippendale, Jane Horsfall, general meeting in the Rad- Ladies Evening, at the Association. Judith Masheder. Messrs: K. cliffe Room, QEGS, 8 p.m. home of Mr and Mrs D. W. Hayes, M. Walker, A. Whitely, December 15 — OBA annual Carr, Scotton Orchards, A very pleasant evening, in­ M. Harrison, D. Hunt, H. Smith, dinner. Big School, QEGS, Lands Lane, Knaresborough. cluding an excellent meal was had N. Gretton, M. Preston, S. 7 p.m. for 7.15 p.m. April 30 — London branch by all. Williams, P. Romaine, R. Taylor, pub evening. Red Lion, D. Astill, M. Iddon, B. Lewis. 1985 14 Kingly Street, London, Those attending were Messrs January 30 — London branch from 6.30 p.m. N. Barton, B. Batey. Dr T. S. From Blackburn: Headmaster, pub evening. Red Lion, May 23 — Cheshire and South Hindle, H. S. Marsden, D. M. E. J. Kay, F. Raby, H. Burrows, 14 Kingly Street, London. Lancashire branch Ladies Martin, Dr H. Morris, Mr W. G. E. C. Marsden, J. S. Singleton. February 15 — North Eastern Evening. Executive Suite, Newton, Mr E. Taylor, Mr E. From Oxford and elsewhere: branch dinner. The Three Bowdon Hotel, Cheshire. West, Mr H. Ramsbottom. Further details from E. J. Kay Messrs. J. Lee, H. Schollick, C. Tuns Hotel, Durham. From School: Mr E. J. Kay, Esq., Queen Elizabeth's Waring, J. Haworth, A. Aspin, March 29 — London branch Mr E. Sagar, Mr F. Raby. C. Warren (Oxford Polytechnic) AGM and Ladies Evening, Grammar School, Blackburn. and Revs P. Mayhew and T. Apologies: Mr P. Johnston Walsh. (Headmaster). MAGISTER Page 21

California calling. .. Dr Guy A. Marlor (1948-1957) Suits for business writes from San Francisco Bay, OLD BOVS California, where he knows of just one other old boy - Eric Kay and pleasure (1937-1943). w Dr Marlor recalls his contact with Stanford University and by MAGEE Hewlett Packard, Varian and other, what he refers to as "semi and other conductor shops". He particul­ THE arly extends an offer of help to leading makes any present students who might feel that some benefit could in pure emanate from these contacts which Dr Marlor still keeps j | new wool active. Dr Marlor also extends a warm welcome to any old friends visiting the area. Quebec calling.. . and terylene Anyone wishing to get in Dr David G. Whalley (1955-1963) touch with Dr Marlor or who writes from Montreal West, blends wishes to follow up any of his Quebec, and simply but "contact lines" should write to generously offers hospitality to from the Editor, Magister at school. any OBs "passing through". Contact via the Editor, Magister, £75 Hong Kong calling.. . QEGS. DR Chris Lund (1961-68) writes at from Hong Kong requesting that a Over to Houston . . . note be included in this issue CHARLES S. Dewhurst (1964- suggesting the setting up of a 1974) joined the Houston office GRAYS Hong Kong branch of the Old of the public accounting firm of Blackburnians Association. We Seidman and Seidman last 1 Penny Street have mentioned this previously September from the Johannes­ and (Issue 25, page 19, Magister 1981) burg, South Africa, office of but do so again for the benefit Binder Dijker Otte and Co, Market Hall of any old boys in that part of Seidman's international affiliate. the world. Chris will be quite After school, Charles obtained a Blackburn happy to act as 'link-man' for the BA Hons in Economics from Far East and can be contacted Manchester University and phone 53275 during office hours on Kowloon qualified in 1980 as a chartered 3-673011 (but don't forget the accountant with the Institute of time difference!) Chartered Accountants while When our reporter spoke to working with BDO in Manchester. Chris recently, his father. Derrick, the domestic bursar at QEGS, was 2,000-mile trip enjoying a holiday in Hong Kong. SIMON Ellis (1975-1982) has Germany calling. .. completed a trip round America by Greyhound bus, travelling TOP CLASS MOOICS MARTIN Davies (1973-79) writes 2,000 miles in two months. from Germany to inquire whether He is now studying political there might be a good enough philosophy at the London School number of OBs in "mainland of Economics. IT IS OUR CONSTANT ENDEAVOUR Europe" to get together and form Russell Sheldrick (1977-1984) a European Branch, and would attended a Baptist Youth World TO OFFER FABRICS OF QUALITY IN like to be in touch with any Assembly for two weeks in potential members in France, Buenos Aires, Argentina, where DESIGN AND TEXTURE. Belgium, Luxemburg, Holland or he helped in local churches. Germany. Russell moved to Brazil for a ¥ Martin left QEGS to take up week and is now at Oxford to Our workroom is at your disposal for a four year sandwich BSc (Hons) read Theology. mechanical engineering course at MAKING-UP CURTAINS, PELMETS, Portsmouth Polytechnic. He Studying in America remarks that he was fortunate BED-COVERINGS, LOOSE COVERS, ETC enough to be able to complete TWO students who left school the two-year industrial training last year have spent a year ALL TYPES OF RAILS AND BLINDS requirement in a variety of firms studying in America. Gregory in West Germany. In 1981, he was Haddock (1976-1983) attended SUPPLIED AND FITTED awarded a scholarship by the Princeton University and, before Dentsche Akademischen Austan- returning home, spent a week on chdienst (DAAD) to study mech­ an Indian Reservation in South anical engineering at Siegen Uni­ Dakota followed by travel around versity, West Germany for a year. the country by Greyhound bus. Fluency in technical as well Tina Cook (1981-1983) spent RYLEY & HAMPSON LIMITED as day-to-day German was a her year at Cranbrook School, considerable advantage to Martin. Birmingham, Michigan. Again, Martin hopes to complete his Tina visited New York, New 82 KING WILLIAM STREET, course this summer and take up Orleans, Florida and into Canada one of the job offers he has to Toronto. BLACKBURN. received in West Germany and to Both students enjoyed their take up residence there. stay in America and now go to Anyone wishing or prepared Oxford, Tina to Exeter College Telephone 53935 to "start the ball rolling" with to read law and Gregory to Martin may obtain his address Balliol College to read modern from the Editor, Magister, QEGS. history and modern languages. MAGISTER Page 22

School at Sergeant war__ Engineer goes it alone Brian is LEN Fletcher (1949-56) has left Lancashire Development 40 years on Corporation, where he was father of Continued from Page 19 principal civil engineer, to form his own business works (including Ravenscraig), twins fossil-fired and nuclear power Fletcher Associates of BRIAN William Whewell stations, dock and harbour works Garstang Road, Fulwood, (1970-75) has become the and roads. In particular I was Preston, w ith an associated father of tw in sons Michael responsible for the design and practice, Enterprise Com­ supervision of construction of the and Robert. basements for the Barbican puting Services. Brian, of 87, Lydgate, Burn­ ley, is a village bobby. He joined Centre and Centre Pompidou. He graduated from Manchester By the end of the decade, the Lancashire Police Cadets from University in 1959 with a B Sc school and joined the full force jumping on and off aeroplanes Tech Civil Engineering and is a in the search of work in hot in August 1977. climates and oppressive police member of the Institution of Since then, he has been states was becoming a little Civil Engineers and of Institu­ stationed in the Burnley Divi­ frustrating and the chance in tions of Public Health Engineers sion, spending the last three 1980 to switch to teaching at and of Highways and Trans­ years as a rural beat officer in the village of Worsthorne, near Brighton Polytechnic came at an portation. opportune time. Here was the Len Fletcher Burnley. He worked first in the Town opening to hand on to the In 1979, he passed the ser­ younger generation the know­ Hall before leaving Blackburn the past four years. Their son is geants examination and in 1983, ledge accumulated over the years for marriage and a job at Skelm- just leaving the sixth form, having he attained the required standard and to commit to paper some ersdale New Town, followed by a been taught at times by Len's in the inspectors examination, both of which were taken at the case of construction jobs spell at Building Design Partner­ contemporaries and "by fellows which had gone well and those earliest opportunity in relation to ship, leading up to his recent who taught me — they were length of service required to do which had not gone quite so well. position at Central Lancashire never as old as we used to think, Marking can be kept simple by so. Development Corporation. were they?" Their daughter is using Dr Tyler's system of stan­ He married in 1980 and his dardised laboratory reports — it His wife Mavis is a musician studying for O levels at Queen wife Lucille gave birth to twins in has taken forty years to appreci­ and has taught at Horncliffe for Mary School, Lytham. November 1982. ate why we had to do it his way. As a relaxation from the preparation of teaching material, I started supporting Brighton and Hove Albion which gave a break from academic work. My mother keeps her contacts Let us in on the secret with Blackburn, in particular with Jessie Powell, widow of the late Borough Engineer, Frank. My Please advise changes of address to: sister, Sheila, was in the same class at St Silas' as Russell Harty. A few weeks ago, I sat down to lunch with a colleague, Peter Mercer, from the Electrical Engin­ Mrs J. Lord eering Department. We were dis­ cussing the Abbeystead disaster; his Blackburn accent became apparent. “ My father was Senior Magister Classics Master". (See letters, Page 10). Where was I forty years on? — at Ewood Park for the visit of Brighton and Hove Albion to the QEGS BLACKBURN BB2 6DF Rovers for a match which ended in a 2-2 draw. What a life on the ocean waves — Continued from Page 9. island were accustomed to diving and, realising I was the nearest It is episodes such as these that confirm the belief of travel- the bus is stopped and shaken for money — they little realised company representative, uttered but not stirred, "cruisers" are dis­ it meant diving into the tourists' the immortal words: "What are workers the world over that when embarked and encouraged to pockets. The passengers spend the you going to do about the people go on holiday, the only photograph a banana tree. They rest of the day lying in the sun, weather then?" I informed him thing they forget to pack is their are herded aboard the coach once eating, drinking and being enter­ that we had sent a telex to "head brains. This is not so harsh a more and driven to a beautiful tained while the ship sails on to office" and indicating heaven­ judgement as you may think for how else do you account for such secluded beach to spend half an another island where the next wards that, as the distance it had remarks as those of the lady who hour in paradise — a paradise they day the process will be repeated to travel was so great the reply on first seeing a school of flying could have enjoyed for a good exactly. would take some time to return. fish inquired: "How did they deal longer and a good deal But I digress, the title of the My brilliant, placating wit was train those budgies to fly so cheaper had they travelled on article refers to an irate "punter" greeted by a snort and muttered low"? or the passenger who ascer­ their own initiative. However, who, having paid for sunshine, imprecations. As he walked away, tained. "The ship must have they are finally driven back to entered the harbour of the the tropical rainstorm stopped — stopped as we don't seem to be the ship tired, happy and poor. beautiful island of Guadeloupe as is their wont — to be replaced moving". Can you find another For when they read in the bro­ during a torrential tropical rain­ by brilliant sunshine. So maybe explanation? chure that the natives of the storm. Outraged he turned to me the telex had arrived after all. Beverley Susan Kay (1978-80) elder daughter of Mr and Mrs E. J. Two move up Kay, of Wilpshire, married Mr Andrew Thomas, Haverfordwest, South Wales, at Revidge Fold United Reformed Church, in at carpets March. They own a china, jewellery and antiques business in Bridge company Street, Haverfordwest which they opened last November after Geoff A. Peake (1945-48) manag­ graduating from Bangor Univers- ing director of Broadloom Carpets sity. They were hoping to go on Limited, part of the Gaskell a delayed honeymoon at the end Broadloom group of companies, of the summer season. Receptions has now been appointed to the were held at Stonebridge Restaur­ main holding board of Gaskell ant, Ribchester and Wilpshire Broadloom PLC. Golf Club. Old Blackburnian Committee Susan was given away by her Member Roger Smethurst (1955- father Eric (1937-43) who is of 62), who works for the same course senior science master and a group of companies, has been former chairman of the OBA. appointed general manager of Chief bridesmaid was sister Gaskell Broadloom (Ireland) Christine, head girl (1983-84), Limited, which is a subsidiary of and groomsman was Michael the Gaskell Broadloom Group. Kay (1969-78). This is in addition to his current bridesmaids with Master Ben position as works manager of the • Susan and Andrew are Stirrup, page boy. The reception pictured right. Oswaldtwistle factory and will was at the Stirk House, Gisburn, involve regular trips to the factory # # * and the couple spent a honey­ in Dublin. Judith Eileen Cooke (1976-78) moon in Majorca. daughter of Mr and Mrs Stanley Cooke, of Northcliffe, Great 40 years on . . . Harwood, married Mr Richard Thomas of Salisbury, Wilts, at Dr H. Howard Cook (1967-74) John Whalley Tickle (1912-19) of St Bartholomew's Parish Church, a mechanical engineer with BP Hove, Sussex, has recently Great Harwood, in June. International based in London has entered his life membership of the • # * become engaged to Dr Linda K. Association. We are indeed Bell, a development chemist with Lieutenant Roger J, Whitby, only delighted to welcome him and at All Hallows Church, Mitton, ICI Petrochemical and Plastics wish him well. son of Mrs D. Painter and stepson Nr. Whalley. The bride is the only division at Wilton, Teeside. of Mr D. Painter, of Whitecroft daughter of Mr and Mrs T. L. His brother. Dr Martin C. Lane, Mellor married Miss Camilla Park, of Green Drive, Clitheroe, Cook (1968-75) at present work­ Philomena Lloyd, younger and the groom the younger son of ing on a GP training scheme in daughter of Judge Denis Lloyd, of Mr and Mrs A. D. Elgin, of Burnley has become engaged to Our thanks Brough, Derbyshire and the late Windsor Avenue, Clitheroe. Miss Miss Christine Driver, who is a Mrs M. Lloyd. THE editorial staff of Alison Brewer, Miss Debbie Jones Sister carrying out training at Magister would like to thank Roger is serving in submarines and Miss Louise Lonsdale were Booth Hall Hospital. and several of his colleagues everyone who has contri­ formed a guard of honour. buted articles, letters and A reception was held at the general views, without which bride's home and the couple, who the production of this maga­ met at Newcastle University spent zine would not be possible. their honeymoon in the Greek islands. * * * Fourth Blue Miss Sharon Ruth Atherton, a Kevin Hayes (1973-79) gained former pupil whose father teaches his fourth cricket Blue when he chemistry at QEGS, married Mr captained Oxford University Peter Michael Blair, a barrister, against Cambridge University at at Leamington Road Baptist Lord's earlier this year. Having Church, Blackburn. The bride, a been awarded his degree, he is teacher, is the only daughter of returning home to take up a two- Mr and Mrs J. N. Atherton, of year contract with Lancashire Revidge Road. County Cricket Club. She was attended by the Misses Joanna Mitchell and Jan Musical director Tulloch and Mrs Pippa Rossita. The groom is the youngest son IVOR Bolton (1969-76) was the of Mr and Mrs C. M. G. Blair, of musical director of the 1984 Alexandra Crescent, Bromley, London Piccadilly Festival in Kent. Best man was Mr Malcolm July. He is Director of Music for Evans, a university friend of the the St James's Players, a new group using period instruments to groom. The officiating clergymen recreate the music and atmos­ were the Rev Michael Cleaves and phere of the 17th century. family friends, the Rev James Wood and the Rev Michael Work on show Quicke. ROGER Meadows (1968-73) a Following a reception at Fox- final year architectual student at fields, Billington, the couple, who Hull University has had some of are to live in Bath, left for a his work on exhibition at the honeymoon. London Royal Academy of Art * * * Dr Roger Bury (1966-1975), only son of Mr and Mrs W. L. Bury, of following an international com­ Mr Peter Elgin (1974-80), a Clayton-Le-Dale, Blackburn, married Miss Heather Walsh, younger petition to provide a design for a graduate trainee manager, married daughter of Mr and Mrs W. I. J. Walsh, of Blackburn, in July. They are think-tank and reasearch centre Miss Christine Park, a bank clerk, living and working in Manchester. for Sinclair Research. MAGISTER Page 24

MARCH saw the announcement of plans by Queen Elizabeth's to build its own £600,000 swimming pool and sports hall on the school's Harrison playing fields, Lammack. Planning with the architects commenced in September 1983 on the scheme which is intended to provide a 25 metre, six- lane pool, a large sports hall and a multi-gym fitness room, with changing rooms, showers and other facilities. The proposed siting is on a low-level part of the playing fields to afford screening from the surrounding area. The plan has, however, evoked opposition during the plan­ ning application stages from local residents who are principally against the proposed site. Matters are still in abeyance at the time of going to press. SCHOOL NEWS Stephen wins essay award QUEEN Elizabeth sixth former Stephen Powell certainly has a way with words. His entry took the North West prize in the 1984 annual Observer Whitbread national essay competition, beating about 800 other entrants at regional level. His prize was a £200 cheque, certificate and a set of encyclopaedias for himself, and a £100 cheque for the school. The win puts Stephen in line for the national award along with seven other regional finalists Stephen is pictured with from left: Peter Watkins, managing director of Whitbread's, Blackburn; the Head­ where prizes include British Cale­ master Mr P. F. Johnston; Mr T. H. Chaloner, economics master; and, Geoffrey Cornwall of Encyclopaedia donian Airways breaks worth Britannica. £1,000, £600 and £400. BURSARY 20 gain Oxbridge places The following pupils have gained Languages at Balliol College, Scholarship to Greece, has now BOOST places at the universities of Oxford. David J. Hunter has been been awarded a Dicey Trust BURSARY assistance at Queen Oxford and Cambridge. awarded a place to read English Fellowship. Having held a post on Elizabeth's has been augmented at Oriel College, Oxford - a the teaching staff of the Junior Stephen J. Baines - to read regular member of the First XI Department at Giggleswick by financial assistance of £25,000 Veterinary Science at Christ's made available by the Wolfson soccer team and has also repre­ School (Catteral Hall) Gail has College, Cambridge. Tina G. Cook sented the English Public Schools been awarded a place to read Trust. Government assisted places -to read Jurisprudence (Law) at scheme and other bursaries had side at the ESFA Festival of Classics at St John's College, Exeter College, Oxford. Cameron Soccer in 1983. Cambridge from October 1984. provided financial help to 15 S. Doley - has gained an Open pupils last year and the Wolfson Instrument Award and will read Gordon L. Houghton - to read Anne C. Rowland - to read Trust donation will mean that History at The Queen's College, English at Magdalen College, Modern Languages and Medieval additional children will now bene­ Oxford. Oxford; another outstanding Languages at Trinity College, fit. sportsman, representing the Cambridge. Russell S. Sheldrick - Competition for sixth form John S. Das - to read Politics, School in the First XI soccer to read Theology at Regent's places is already keen, and the Philosophy and Psychology at team. Richard J. Hunt - a venture Park College in the University of demand for places is unlikely to Oriel College, Oxford. Andrew G. scout having recently acquired his Oxford. slacken with this increased schol­ Felce has been awarded an Open Queen’s Scout Award, is to read arship availability coupled with Scholarship to read Physics at his Mathematics at Magdalen College, Chiagozie Hilary-Nwokonko - local sixth-form reorganisation. father's college, Jesus College, Oxford. John A. Newman - to now at Fitwilliam College, Cam­ Oxford. Darren Dowds - to read read Geography at Hertford Col­ bridge reading Law. David I. Mathematics at Magdalen College, lege, Oxford. Neil Parker has been Whiteley - currently doing indus­ Oxford. Alexandra H. A. Dugdale awarded an Open Scholarship in trial training having been spon­ - to read Veterinary Science at English to Lady Margaret Hall, sored by the Ministry of Defence to read Engineering at St John's Golf success New Hall, at the University of in the . Neil was also the drummer for College, Oxford. Nicholas J. QUEEN Elizabeth's Grammar Cambridge. the school's light music group — Whittle - to read Oriental Lan­ School, represented by Tony Steven W. Hacking has been The Golden Aspidistras I guages at Selwyn College, Cam­ Syme and Rob Adams won the offered a place at Girton College, bridge. He has just spent six J. N. Prest Shield for the best Cambridge to read Engineering. Gail S. Perry - in addition to months in Hong Kong, under­ team gross, in the East Lancashire Gregory Haddock - to read winning the Ross McWhirter taking practical background work Golf Association tournament at Modern History and Modern second prize last year and also a for his future studies. Wilpshire Golf Club. MAGISTER Page 25

Men going places call at ROY M ARLOR and choose 25 years on — quality clothes with a diff­ erence. A difference that the particular man takes well nearly! to his heart. THE first official meeting of the London branch of the Old Black­ burnians' Association was held on June 22, 1960. Prior to that, there A ll the top names end up were ad hoc gatherings which happened to coincide, I am told, with the at ROY MARLOR. For Suits, fixtures of a certain well-known football team, obliged to travel south Jackets, Trousers, Shirts, of Watford I Knitwear, Etc. At our last committee meeting we decided to designate 1984- 85 as the 25th Anniversary of Dr Brian's the formation of the London Branch, notwithstanding possible You should make ROY objections from the historical MARLOR your shop—there's patent purists. Our aim is to get as many no finer place in the whole former members of the school as remedy possible to participate in con­ of the North. vivial evenings at "The Red Lion", the Autumn social gather­ THE Tensar grid process, invented ings and the annual dinner. by Netlon president. Dr Brian To our youngest members, the Mercer in 1978, has been used in term, "Old Boys' Association", extending the runway at Stanley must inevitably conjure up a ROY airport in the Falklands; in picture of staid, silent, old men in stabilising landslides in the San black leather armchairs but I can Francisco Bay area and in the assure you we are not - not staid, PURE N EW uxxtf. construction of oil drilling pads in not too old, mostly we cannot MARLOR FOR MAN ABOUT TOWN AND COUNTRY Northern Alberta, Canada. New afford the black leather arm­ motorways will be built in this chairs and, as to being silent, I BLACKBURN 53 King William St. Tei. 59372 country over weak soil using will challenge you to get a word BURNLEY 30 The Mall. Tel. 23073 Tensar grids — and of course in edgeways! If you are new­ soil reminds us that Netlon is comers to the South-East, perhaps well-known to the amateur and as students undergoing further professional gardener. education or in new jobs, your Dr Mercer's early innovation contribution would provide that led to the establishment of vital spark essential to the well­ WHALLEY Blackburn as the world centre being of any organisation. If you of the tufted carpet machinery have not quite settled in to life industry in the early Sixties. around our capital, we would be GRAPHICS The Royal Society awarded delighted to help you: it is part Dr Mercer its Mu Hard Medal in of our role. Limited 1974 for his contribution to To the better established science and technology. The members ("better established" — Prince Philip Gold Medal Award good euphemism that!) let me presented by the Plastics and say this, I know you are all very Printers of this issue Rubber Industry Institute for busy but without people we can plastics in the service of man, was do nothing. I would like to be of Magister are given to Dr Mercer in 1979 and able to say at the end of the he received the Order of the Anniversary Year that I met and Specialist Educational British Empire in January 1981. talked to everyone. Do please Dr Mercer has more than 700 come, otherwise I shall be denied Printers and would be patents in his name around the the pleasure. world and the latest accolade I have kept in touch with an pleased to quote for recognises him as one of the OB who has never been to any of country's leading inventors. our meetings. The other day, I your requirements persuaded him to make at least Six prizes for Simon one attendance this year. You must have similar acquaintances, IN January, Simon A. Clarkson so do you think you could do (1982-83) passed the Associate- the same? How wonderful it ship Examination of the Royal would be to see more faces — College of Organists, gaining the to expand, when all about us is in Limpus, Frederick Shinn and recession. I look forward to seeing Higher Audlcy Street Durrant prizes for highest marks you all. in the organ playing; the Sower- Sincerely, Blackburn, Lancs. butts and Durrant prizes for J. K. Grant (1950-57) highest marks in the paperwork Chairman, London OBA, Telephone (0254) 56267 section; and the Read Prize for Grove Cottage, Lower Road, the highest overall marks in the Brambledown, Sheerness, complete examination. Kent. MAGISTER Page 26

m m f and thirujs D. G. EVANS (1973-80) Gradu­ ated B.A., Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. Latin, Bristol University. NEWS IN BRIEF K. C. COWBURN (1972-78) Appointed Student Chartered Passed P.G.C.E. examination Accountant with Thornton, Worcester College of Further Harper & Relph, Preston. Education. Appointed Systems P. A. FLETCHER (1960-65) ANNE BILLINGTON (1978-80) Engineer with Marconi Space & Appointed Scientific Officer in H. ABEL, M.Ed (1934-40) Graduated B.A., Class 3, Hons. Defence Systems. the Chemical Endocrinology Awarded M.Sc. in Psychology, Modern European Studies, D. G. DAVENPORT (1978-80) Department, St Bartholomew's London University. Loughborough University. Graduated B.A., Class 2, Div 2, Hospital, London. T. AHMAD, B.A. (1971-77) Q. M. D. BIRCHALL (1973-80) Hons. Geography, Sheffield Uni­ D. E. FORRESTER (1972-79) Qualified M.B., B.Ch., Trinity Graduated B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 2, versity. Graduated B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 1, Hall, Cambridge. Appointed Hons. Geography, Sheffield Uni­ P. D. DAWSON (1972-80) Hons. Environmental Health, House Surgeon, Norfolk and versity. Graduated B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 2, Salford University. Appointed Norwich hospital. R. D. BLISS (1976-80) Gradu­ Hons. Engineering Geology & Environmental Health Officer, J. H. ALDRED (1973-79). ated B.A., Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. Geotechnics, Portsmouth Poly­ Burnley Borough Council. Graduated B.A., Class 2, Hons. Medical Sciences, Girton Col­ technic. J. E. FOWLER (1972-78) Mathematics, Magdalen College, lege, Cambridge. Proceeding to P. M. DAY (1972-79) Gradu­ Graduated B.A., Class 1, Hons. Oxford University. Appointed Clinical Studies at Adden- ated B.A., Class 2, Div. 1, Modern Languages, Exeter Col­ Trainee Actuary with Bacon and brookes Hospital, Cambridge. Hons. Archaeology, Southamp­ lege, Oxford. Distinctions in Woodrow, London. I. BOLTON (1969-76) Appoin­ ton University. colloquial French and German. D. R. ANDERSON (1972-79) ted to Professional Staff, Royal P. D. DEWHURST (1970-80) M. S. FRANKLAND (1972-79) Graduated B.Sc., Applied Chem­ Academy of Music, London. Graduated B.A., Class 2, Div.1, Graduated B.A., Class 2, Div. 1, istry, Sheffield City Polytech­ Appointed Director of Music, Combined Studies, specialised in Hons. History, Magdalene Col­ nic. Appointed Analytical St James' Church, Piccadilly, Ancient History, Newcastle lege, Cambridge. Chemist, London Scandinavian London. Upon Tyne University. Pro­ J. L. FYLES (1971-79) Gradu­ Metallurical Co. Ltd., Rother­ P. J. BROGDEN, B.Sc (1965- ceeding to Degree Course. ated B.Sc., Class 3, Manage­ ham. 75) Awarded Ph.D. for work M. I. DUGDALE (1973-80) ment Sciences (Marketing), Lan­ SHARON R. ATHERTON on the Chemistry of Chromemes Graduated B.A., Class 2, Div. 2, caster University. (1977-79) Graduated B.Ed. & Chromanonets at Preston Accounting & Financial Admin. G. M. GABBUTT. B.A. (1967- Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. English Polytechnic. Appointed Re­ University College of North 76) Awarded Bachelor of Vet and Music, Westminster College, search Chemist with Palmer Wales, Bangor. Appointed to Medicine, now a member of The Oxford. Appointed Junior Research Limited, Holywell. Ernst & Whinney, Chartered Royal College of Veterinary School Teacher, Tiverton C. of A. BUTLER, B.A. (1968-74) Accountants, Manchester. Surgeons. E. School, Bath. Ordained to the Ministry of the ELIZABETH S. GARMENT A. S. ATWOOD (1972-79) Church of England, July, 1983. (1978-80) Graduated B.A., Class Graduated B.Sc. Class 2, Div. K. L. BUTLER (1975-80) 2, Div. 2, English and Ameri­ 2, Hons. Power Engineering, Graduated B.A., Class 2, Div. 1, can Literature, University of Derby Lonsdale College of Hons. Economics & Social Kent. Higher Education. Awarded Studies, Manchester University. I. GATES (1974-80) Gradu­ Rotary Sponsorship to Georgia Appointed Management Trainee ated B.A., Class 2, Div. 2, Southern College, Georgia, with Mallinson-Denny (U.K.) Hons. Economics, Nottingham USA, to study Business Studies. Limited. University. Appointed to Sains- K. A. BARNES (1978-80) S. J. BUTTERWORTH (1973- bury's, Retail Management. Graduated B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 1, 80) Graduated B.A. Class 2, JOANNE L. GELDARD (1978- Medical Science (Anatomy), Div. 2, Hons. Natural Sciences 80) Awarded Certificate of Leicester University Medical (Pathology), Girton College, Occupational Therapy, Salford School. Cambridge. School of Occupational Ther­ M. BARTON (1973-80) Gradu­ M. G. BYROM (1973-80) apy. Appointed to Blackburn ated B.A., Class 2, Div. 2, Graduated B.A., Class 2, Div. 2, Royal Infirmary. Hons. Industrial Economics, Business Studies, Sheffield Uni­ DR M. F. GIBSON, M.B., Nottingham University. Appoin­ versity. Appointed Trainee Man­ Ch.B. (1966-75) Passed primary ted Buyer for 3M (UK) Brack- ager with Habitat, London. STEPHEN HUNTER (1970-77) examination FRCS. Appointed well, Berkshire. J. C. CHAMBERLAIN (1971- has passed the Professional Surgical Registrar, Sheffield A. J. BATE (1970-79) Gradu­ 80) Graduated B.A., Class 2, Examination II of the Insti­ Area Health Authority. ated B.A., Class 1, Hons. Medi­ Physiological Sciences, Magda­ tute of Chartered Accountants D. E. GILLIBRAND (1973-78) cal Sciences & Law, Christ's len College, Oxford. Proceeding in England and Wales. He wil Qualified in Medical Laboratory College, Cambridge. Following to Medical School John Rad- continue working for Peat, Sciences, AIMLS, registered as a 3 year postgraduate course cliffe Hospital, Oxford. Marwick, Mitchell & Co., Char­ Medical Laboratory Scientific in Clinical Veterinary Medicine E. CHARNLEY (1973-80) tered Accountants of Preston. Officer at Royal Preston Hos­ at Cambridge. Elected Bachelor Graduated B.A., Class 2, Div. 2, pital, Preston. Scholar of Christ's College, Hons. Politics, Hull University. N. I. DUXBURY (1973-80) M. L. GRAYHAM (1972-79) Cambridge. G. J. CHARNLEY (1971-78) Graduated B.A., Class 2, Div. 1, Graduated B.Sc., Class 3, Hons. N. A. BENNETT (1973-79) Awarded M.B., B.S., Medicine, Hons. Economics, Newcastle Biological Sciences, Lancaster Graduated B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 2, St Thomas' Hospital Medical Upon Tyne University. University. Hons. Building Economics & School, London. Awarded A. L. F. EDDLESTON, M.A., J. A. GREEN (1972-80) Gradu­ Measurement, Aston University. "Bhatia Medal & Prize in D.M., F.R.C.P. (1951-58) Ap­ ated B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 2, Appointed Quantity Surveyor Paediatrics" 1983. Appointed pointed Professor of Liver Im­ Hons. Computation, UMIST. with J. Laing Services Limited. House Surgeon in Orthopaedics munology, London University. Appointed Trainee Software N. S. BENNETT (1973-80) and Vascular Surgery, St B. EDDLESTON, B.Sc. (1953- Support Specialist, Digital Graduated B.A., Class 2, Div. 2, Thomas' Hospital and House 60) Appointed Programme Man­ Equipment Corporation, Birch- Hons. Geography, Sheffield Physician, Medway Hospital, ager with British Aerospace. wood Science Park, Warrington. University. Training to be Royal Kent. P. ELGIN (1974-80) Graduated H. N. HALLIDAY (1970-79) Marine Officer. ANN M. CHIPPINDALE (1977- B.A., Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. Graduated B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 1, JANE BICKFORD (1977-80) 79) Graduated B.A., Class 1, Law, Nottingham University. Hons, Engineering Science, St Graduated B.Sc., Class 3, Hons. Hons. Chemistry, New College, Appointed Graduate Trainee, John's College, Durham Uni­ Biology & Chemistry, Gold­ Oxford. Proceeding to Degree J. Lewis (Retail Management) versity. Appointed Trainee with smiths College, London Univ. Course at Oxford University. Newcastle. T.l. Domestic Appliances. MAGISTER Page 27

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A. E. PETTINGER (1970-77) P. J. L. SEARLE (1966-73) Continued Graduated B.A., Class 1, Hons. Graduated B.A., Open Univer­ General Studies, Birmingham sity. Appointed Deputy Head of R. KEIGHLEY (1972-79) University. Awarded Roger Heathfield Preparatory School, Graduated B.Ed., Class 3, Hons. Chance Prize in Philosophy. Rishworth, Yorks. Physical Education, College of Proceeding to Degree Course Essex University. M. SIM (1973-79) Graduated Ripon and York, St John's, B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 1, Joint York. Appointed Physical Edu­ D. PRESTON (1973-79) Gradu­ Hons. Mathematics and Physics, N. J. HANSON (1969-79) cation Teacher, Shropshire Edu­ ated B.A., Class 2, Mathematics, St Cuthbert's, Durham Univer­ Graduated B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 1, cation Authority, Madeley St Edmund Hall, Oxford. sity. Appointed Trainee Hons. Urban Land Economics, Court School & Community Appointed Trainee Chartered Accountant with Price, Water­ Sheffield Polytechnic. Appoin­ College. Accountant with Peat, Mar- house, Manchester. ted Graduate Valuer, Inland JANE H. KENNEDY (1978-80) wick, Mitchell & Co. Revenue, West Bromwich. Graduated B.Med.Sc., Class 2, A. SHARPLES (1972-78) Quali­ M. J. HAWORTH (1970-80) M. PRESTON (1972-81) Div. 1, Hons. Medicine, Not­ Awarded Half Blue, Water Polo, fied M.B., B.S., St Bartholo­ Graduated B.A., Class 2, Div. 2, tingham University. Oxford University. mew's Medical Hospital, Lon­ Hons. Accounting & Finance, don. Leeds Polytechnic. Appointed C. D. LINDLEY (1970-78) P. H. PRICE (1971-78) Gradu­ Trainee Accountant at Water- Graduated B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 2, ated M.Soc.Sci. Political Sci­ DEBORAH E. SHARPLES worth, Rudd & Hare, Char­ Hons. Physiology, Chelsea Col­ ence, Birmingham University. (1978-80) Graduated B.Sc., tered Accountants, Blackburn. lege, London. Proceeding to P.G.C.E. Birm­ Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. Man­ A. J. HOLDEN (1978-80) D. J. LINDLEY (1970-79) ingham University. agement Science at UMIST. Graduated B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 2, Graduated B.A., Class 2, Div. 2, P. G. RATCLIFFE (1973-80) M. J. SHARPLES (1977-79) Psychology, Lancaster Univer­ Hons. Earth Sciences, Robinson Graduated B.A., Class 3, Hons. Graduated B.A., Class 2, Hons. sity. College, Cambridge. D. T. HOLDEN (1978-80) Economics, Manchester Univer­ Engineering Science, Exeter Col­ J. H. T. LONHSTAFF, B.A., sity. Appointed Management lege, Oxford University. Ap­ Graduated B.A., Class 2, Hons. F.R.C.O. (1971-79) Awarded Law, Caius College, Cambridge. Trainee, G. Ratcliffe & Sons pointed Trainee Engineer with Mus.B., Girton College, Cam­ Ltd., Burnley. G.E.C. Turbine Generators R. J. HOLLINS (1970-78) bridge University. Limited, Rugby. M. RICHARDSON, B.Sc. (1974- Graduated B.D.S. Manchester S. M. LOWE (1974-80) Gradu­ University Dental Hospital. 75) Awarded Ph.D London FIONA SPENS (1976-78) ated B.Sc., Class 3, Hons. University. Awarded a Research Graduated M.B., B.S., New­ A. J. HOLT (1975-81) Awarded Biochemistry, Leeds University. National Engineering Scholar Fellowship at Dundee Univer­ castle University, Medical ship for 1982, at present study DR C. D. LUND, B.Sc., M.B., sity. School. Appointed House Sur­ ing at Collingwood College Ch.B., D.R.C.O.G. (1961-68) P. A. RIDING (1972-79) Gradu­ geon at Newcastle General Hos­ Durham University. Awarded M.R.C.G.P. An associ­ ated B.D.S. Dundee University. pital, February 1984. ated partner with Drs Ander­ M. B. HOLT (1966-73) Appoin D. W. STARKIE (1974-80) ted Works Director of Fen son and Partners, Hong Kong. N. J. RILEY, B.Sc. (1967-76) Awarded Ph.D., Bristol Uni­ Graduated B.Med.Sci. Class 2, niger & Blackburn Limited C. MANN (1973-80) Gradu­ versity. Appointed Consultant Div. 1, Hons. Medicine, Not­ Slipper Manufacturers, Black ated B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 1, Geologist at the Institute of tingham University. burn, as from October 1, 1983 Biological Sciences, Leicester Geological Sciences, Leeds. P. G. HOOPER (1973-80 University. Proceeding to Med. D. M. STUART (1972-79) Graduated B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 2 Course, Leicester University, V. ROBINSON (1967-73) Prize Graduated B.A., Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. Agric. Env., Newcastle October 1984. Research Fellowship for post­ Hons. Politics, Newcastle Uni­ upon-Tyne University. doctoral research in Geography, versity. Reading Law at Lon­ D. E. HULL (1972-79) Gradu BEVERLEY K. MORTON don. (1978-80) Graduated B A., Class Nuffield College, Oxford, 1980/ ated B.Sc., Class 3, Mechani 82. Appointed Lecturer in Geo­ cal Engineering Imperial Col 2, Urban Studies, Sheffield Uni­ A. SUMNER (1974-80) Gradu­ versity. graphy at University College, lege, London University. Pro Swansea, October, 1983. ated B.Sc., Class 3, Pure Maths ceeding to RMA Sandhurst. DIANA MOULDS (1978-80) and Astronomy, Sheffield Uni­ G. W. HUGHES (1973-80) Graduated B.A., Class 2, Div. 2, J. R. S. ROLL (1971-78) versity. Graduated LI.B. Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. English Literature, Bristol Graduated B.D.S., Dentistry, University. Appointed Trainee Welsh National School of Medi­ D. TAYLOR (1974-80) Gradu­ Law, Newcastle Upon Tyne ated B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 1, University. Proceeding to Journalist on Accrington Ob­ cine. server & Times, Lancashire. Hons. Microbiology, Leeds Uni­ Chester College of Law. versity. L. W. HUNDLEBY (1973-79) N. MURPHY (1973-80) Gradu­ DAVID COLLISON has been Graduated B.Sc., General ated B.Sc., Class 2, Div 1, awarded a Royal Society Fel­ S. W. THORNLEY (1973-80) Degree, Lancaster University. Hons. Chemistry with Materials lowship in Chemistry. This is Awarded M.Ch.S., Northern M. J. P. INKLEY (1973-83) Science, Liverpool University. one of only 20 Science awards, College of Chiropody. Appoin­ Awarded HND Business Studies N. MURRAY (1973-80) Gradu­ which cover the pure and ted Blackburn/Hyndburn & Rib- (Marketing) Blackburn College applied fields, throughout the ble Valley Health Authority. of Technology and Design. ated B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. Chemistry with Materials country. Initially the award is Appointed Trainee Manager for 5 years and the work will be J. E. VAREY (1933-41 (Appoin­ with HCF Trust. Science, Liverpool University. Appointed Trainee Production done at Manchester University ted Principal Westfield College, A. C. JACKSON, M.A. (1968 where David is currently en­ University of London. 74) Awarded D.Phil. in Chem­ Manager, Air Products Limited, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey. gaged in post-doctoral research istry at Magdalen College, Ox­ and teaching. D. J. WALKER (1971-76) ford University. Appointed Re­ S. H. G. NEVILLE (1973-80) Graduated B.Sc., Building Sur­ search Fellow in Department Graduated B.A., Class 2, Div.1, veying, Leicester Polytechnic. of Chemistry, Brandeis Univer­ Hons. Philosophy and Politics, S. SEARBY (1970-79) Gradu­ sity, Waltham, USA. Southampton University. ated B.A., Class 1, Hons. Engin­ B. W. WHEWELL (1970-75) B. SUSAN KAY (1978-80) eering Science, Balliol College, At present a Police Constable Graduated B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 1, M. J. PARDOE (1979-81) Oxford University. Appointed at Burnley, has become one of Hons. Marine Biology and Awarded Half Blue Athletics — Executive Engineer, British the youngest policemen any­ Oceanography, Bangor Univer­ Triple Jump, Cambridge Uni­ Telecom, Research Dept., Mart- where to pass the Inspector's sity. versity. lesham Heath, Ipswich. examination. MAGISTER Page 28

NO. 28 Autumn MAGISTER 1984 Magazine of the Old Blackburnians'Association MP is guest Sprightly knight ! AN MP is faced with a con­ siderable amount of work at annual and travelling. Sir Edward, in fact, travelled with an all-party delegation from the Commonwealth Parliamen­ tary Association to Lusaka in Zambia last year. An MP, dinner therfore, must keep fit. One way in which the sprightly THE legal slant on the annual Court of Singapore and the 72-year-old stays healthy is dinner continues this year with Supreme Court of India. He was by walking. He lists walking the distinguished QC, Sir Edward Master of the Bench of Gray's among his hobbies - whether Gardner, MP for South Fylde, Inn in 1968. over Chipping Fells near his as chief guest. His political public life began cottage in East Lancashire He follows Judge Brian in 1955 when he contested or to Westminster from his Duckworth, who showed a Erith and Crawford constitu­ Gray's Inn home 40 minutes packed Big School the humorous ency for the Conservative Party. from the House of Com­ side of the judiciary (See pages He was unsuccessful but four mons • besides, says Sir 11, 14 and 15 for dinner report) years later, entered Parliament as Edward, it cuts down on the last December. MP for Billercay in 1959. exhorbitant taxi fares in the Sir Edward, who lives with his Sir Edward subsequently led capital. wife Joan at Outlane House, an extremely busy life at West­ minister, working on many law Chipping, has been MP for South SIR EDWARD Fylde since 1970, although he committees. He was chairman of formerly taught at Mill Hill first entered Parliament as MP for the Society of Conservative Conservative majority in England School, London. He is married the Billericay Division of Essex Lawyers in 1975. at just above 26,000. The con­ with two children and "did the in 1959. Three years previously, he had stituency stretches from Chipping honours" by proposing a toast to been appointed Recorder of the to Lytham St Annes. the School at the 1971 dinner. Sir Edward, who is 72, had Crown Court. Proposing a toast to the guests Proposing this year's toast previously travelled the world in a He married Joan Elizabeth will be Yorkshire branch stalwart will be another schoolmaster, legal career which saw him Belcher in 1963 and returned to Guy Shuttleworth (1937-45). Jeffrey (J.B.) Vent (1936-44) a appointed PPS to the Attorney the North West as MP for South Guy is senior maths teacher at contemporary of Guy, and General from 1962-63. Fylde in 1970, with the largest St Peter's School, York, and senior house master at Coventry His roots however are much School. nearer home. He was educated at Coventry comprises two Hutton Grammar School then schools, Bablake and King Henry became a journalist with the V III, which Jeffrey joined in Lancashire Daily Post and the Right up the poll... 1949 — and as "a product of Leo Daily Mail before freelancing Collier's", teaches French and and work in broadcasting. ONE story Sir Edward tells concerns a Conservative rally he Spanish. He joined the Royal Naval had been addressing. As he was leaving the rally, he was He has run an Easter trip to Volunteer Reserve as an ordinary approached by a woman pollster who asked what party he Paris since 1953 and has been seaman on Mediterranean cruisers would be voting for. "I have never had much faith in opinion annually to the summer camp in in 1940 and rose to commander polls since then," he says. Guernsey. He is keen on rugger RNVR, serving as chief of naval However, on poll predictions, we have this story to tell . . and runs the school's junior sides. information, East Indies in 1945. Sir Edward is on record as saying before the 1974 General He is also a regular correspondent He returned to freelance Election: " If I were a betting man, I would bet confidently to "Magister" and told us in the broadcasting and journalism at on a Conservative victory. My only uncertainty is the size of past of a plan to name a newly- the end of the war before being the m ajority." You may remember that Sir Edward Heath's built road after him. The council called to the bar of Gray's Inn in Government was toppled and Lord Wilson, then plain Harold, scotched the idea by saying it 1947. formed a Government in one of the most closely-contested did not want roads naming after He was admitted to the polls of recent years . . . Good thing Sir Edward wasn't a people who were still alive, but Nigerian and British Guianan betting man . . . one smart girl put him on the spot Bars in 1962 and appeared in by asking him: how did they the courts of Goa, the High know the difference in your case? Autumn 1985 No. 29 Magister Price £1.00 Magazine of the Old Blackburnians' Association

THOUGHTS FROM THE STUDY WINDOW or . . .“WHEN IS A CENTENARY NOT A CENTENARY?” by PHILIP JOHNSTON ORIGINALLY charged by your editor to write an article about the centenary of our then new buildings on the West Park Road site, it is with some chagrin that I write that we are now a year out of date because it is pretty certain that the centenary of the West Park Road buildings should have been celebrated in 1985, despite the implication of the heading of Chapter Six of the school's history. 'The School on the Hill 1886 - 1919'.

Brian Lewis, now reading History at Balliol College, Oxford, and the author of a most useful little book called 'Life in a Cotton Town 1818 - 1848' — (£1.50 available from Seed & Gabbutts and other distributors) reminds me that the structure was finished and used in Michaelmas Term 1884. The old Blackbu rn Times for July 5th 1884 mentions 'the splendid structure which is now all but completed and which stands as a lasting monument to the munificence of the gentlemen and neighbourhood'. An advertise­ ment on August 2nd quotes 'work will be resumed in the new buildings on West Park Road on Monday, August 4th' and on August 9th the editor wrote — 'The New Grammar School: Without formality, possession has been taken of the fine new premises adjoining the park, erected by the governors of the Grammar School of Queen Elizabeth and the school will hence­ forth be carried on in the commodious rooms so provided'. If we have lost the opportunity of celebrating one centenary, surely we must now all be anxiously looking forward to the long:awaited, Artist's impression of the imposing new extension to the main school on West Park Road. much delayed new buildings, designed by Messrs. Bray and Singleton of Lytham St. Annes for both an extension on the main school site PRESIDENTIAL and also a different development at the Harrison Playing Fields at Lammack. Both schemes have been much hindered by complicated stories of KNIGHTHOOD planning decisions, shape of buildings, availa­ IN November 1984, the Annual bility of services, and, of course, above all the General Meeting of the OBA wherewithal to finance such buildings to match appointed Kenneth Durham into the munificence of our forebears and to provide Presidential Office. The 1985 New and prepare for future generations of boys and Years Honours List bestowed a girls. knighthood on our President and Exciting plans are now very much in the sight we extend our hearty congratu­ of the Governing Body and its building sub­ lations to Sir Kenneth on this committee, and a staff/governors/architects honour. consultative committee has burnt the midnight The once research scientist is oil in ensuring maximum building in keeping presently chairman of Unilever with the latest academic thought, for it is PLC, the British side of the Anglo- quite clear — on our constructed site — that after Dutch firm which is one of the this, no more building can actually be done largest companies in the world. within the curtilage of our present boundaries. Born in Blackburn in 1924, Sir The acquisition of Adelaide House (the former Kenneth was in the RAF during Christian Science Church) eighteen months ago World War 2 and subsequently and of the Dukes Cliffe Hotel nine months ago gained a first class honours degree has provided us with the extra space we so in physics from Manchester urgently needed, but — unfortunately — has not University. He joined Unilever at precluded a rash of temporary classrooms at Port Sunlight in 1950 as a research present disfiguring our car parks and upper yard. scientist and progressively moved In the latter place, even that most enduring of through the organisation to conveniences, the boys' toilets, have fallen become a member of the three- victim to the demolition gang, and it is a very man committee that controls interesting experience to look across to the Unilever world wide. school to a view which is now substantially Sir Kenneth is Vice-chairman of different to one obtainable in the last three- the Liverpool School of Tropical quarters of a century; would that our previous Medicine and a Trustee of the architects a century ago had not put the boilers Leverhulme Trust. Last year Man­ and chimney stack right in the centre of chester University conferred an honorary doctorate of Law degree (CONTINUED ON PAGE 9) to Sir Kenneth. MAGISTER— Page 2 AUTUMN, 1985

THE OBITUARIES It is with regret that we record the deaths during the past year of the following REFRIGERATION Old Blackburnians. We offer our deepest sympathy to their families. NORMAN JEPSON MANY old boys will be saddened to learn that Mr. Norman Jepson (1919-1922) died at the age of 78 in Our Lady of Compassion Hospital, Blackburn. Norman CENTRE Jepson was a man of numerous parts and will be missed in many circles, (Blackburn) Ltd. especially for his services to Queen Elizabeth's. We reproduce a tribute to him by William Hare. "Following the death of Norman Jepson, I think it is perhaps appropriate that I should write a few words of appreciation of his outstanding services, not only to Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, but also to the community of SCHOOL BUILDINGS Blackburn. It so happens that on the 6th June, 1956, I was appointed a Governor of CHERRY TREE, BLACKBURN Queen Elizbeth’s Grammar School and Mr. Jepson was appointed a Governor also on this date, and on the 26th April, 1961, I became Chairman of the Governors and on the 5th February, 1964, Mr. Jepson became Vice Chairman of the Govenors, an office which he held until the 9th February, 1977. During those years, I must say that no Chairman of the governing body could have wished for a better Vice Chairman. Norman fortunately was an early riser and I knew exactly where to find him in town at 8 o'clock on Wednesday and Friday mornings, so we often used to have informal discussions at my office between 8.30 and 9.00 a.m. if we had any Telephone and at difficulties to resolve. Blackburn 21637 Accrington 33404 In this respect he was a most unusual Governor, because I could almost rely on receiving a letter from him the morning after a Governors' meeting, setting out his suggestions for disposing of various difficulties which had arisen at the meeting on the previous day. Fortunately, his views and mine almost invariably co-incided on which procedures we should adopt for running the School, ★ ★ particularly in respect to becoming independent when direct grant status was lost and also later on in admitting girls to the 6th form. We were also fortunate during most of our joint period of office in having as Headmaster Douglas Distributors for Osborne, Coulson and Ronald Hunter as Bursar, and they in their turn were good to work with, and they also very much appreciated Norman Jepson's line of approach Craig-Nicol and Lee and his advice, as I am sure so did the present Headmaster, Philip Johnston. Norman had a good sense of humour which was rather satirical in style and on first meeting him a stranger might be a little bewildered by his direct method of observation upon people and life in general. He was, however, an excellent companion and had a most remarkable knowledge not only of the history of Blackburn but also the history of many of the people who lived in the Borough and also many people in all walks of life. He was for many years the Secretary of Walpamur Manufacturing Company in Darwen and he was also a Justice of the Peace for the Borough of Blackburn and a Commissioner of Income Tax. In addition to this, he was a member of one of the London Livery Companies and a Freeman of the City of London. But all in all, he was very devoted to his sister and brother with whom he lived and also devoted to the School of which he was an old boy. His com- petance was outstanding and he will be sadly missed by many." JAMES McLELLAN JAMES McLELLAN died earlier in the year, aged 72. After leaving Queen Elizabeth's he trained at Chester College and went to teach at St. Aidan's CE Primary School, Blackburn. He served with the Royal Corps of Signals during Scapa Group the war and was then appointed headmaster of St. Silas's CE Junior School, Blackburn, where he taught for more than 25 years. Mr. McLellan, of Preston New Road, Blackburn, was an active member of St. Silas's Church and a founder pic member of Blackburn Arts Club in 1947, and was president at the time of his death. He was a keen amateur film maker and also chairman of the trustees of Samlesbury Hall. He leaves his wife, Hilda, and daughters Elizabeth, Margaret Scapa Group has expanded since 1927 - to become an and Janet. His funeral took place at St. Silas's Church, followed by cremation international company with capabilities in North America, at Pleasington. Europe, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, India and DR. FRANK WILD the United Kingdom We are one of the world's largest DR. FRANK WILD (1927-35). After leaving Queen Elizabeth's he went to Down­ paper machine clothing manufacturers ing College, Cambridge, graduating in natural sciences. He was a Fellow and We make and supply specialised industrial textiles, and Tutor of Downing College from 1945 and a senior tutor from 1950-66, becoming a research chemist in the department of medicine. As Deputy are one of the world's leading suppliers of fabrics, plates Register in 1966 he introduced 'job evaluation' which was a contraversial move. and presses for wet and dry filtration Appointed secretary of the Local Examinations We are the world’s largest suppliers of musical Syndicate in 1972 he waged a losing battle against the amalgamation of the GCE O-Level and CSE examinations for the 10 years he held the post. instrument felts, we spin yarns, dye yarns, make artificial sports playing surfaces, coloured decorative felt and ROY HIGHAM mesh fabrics for horticultural and agricultural uses MR. ROY HIGHAM (1954-59) died suddenly at his home, Whinney Lane, We also produce baling presses, waste disposal Blackburn on 19th October, 1984. systems, and refuse collection vehicles WILLIAM ROSS MR. WILLIAM ROSS (1938-43) died in Blackburn Royal Infirmary on 17th April 1985. As a chartered auctioneer and estate agent he was well known in Black­ Scapa Group pic burn as a partner in the estate agents Mortimer, Gorse and Ross. Blackburn AUTUMN, 1985 MAGISTER— Page 3

ALBERT EASTHAM GOES TO ZIMBABWE AND PAKISTAN Albert Eastham,. M.A., M.Sc., who was in school 1946-51, and on the staff 1960-65, now lectures in Oxford. He writes here about two Easter "expeditions" to Zimbabwe and Pakistan.

When you think of Zimbabwe you may think of Robert Mugabe, David Livingstone and the Victoria Falls. In many ways Zimbabwe is the best kept secret in Africa. Most of the tourists are from South Africa and Zambia, yet the PRESIDENT charm of this country lies in its simplicity, in its warm sunshine throughout the year, in its magnificent wide skies, in its friendly people, GENERAL and in a high standard of service and efficiency. If you are disenchanted with life in industrial East Lancashire, there are many interesting MOHAMMED professional opportunities in Harare and Bula­ wayo. For £30,000 you can buy a beautiful detached house with swimming pool and tennis ZIA UL-HAQ court, although there are certain difficulties in getting your money out of the country after­ wards. There is general agreement that the economy ROBERT MUGABE ALBERT EASTHAM Who declined to be photographed is quite sound, and that the worst is over for the whites. Politically the country is moving towards a one-party state, in line with other 1,700 metres wide, 100 metres high, and with I wouldn't like to be a woman in Pakistan, African countries. Robert Mugabe and Joshua 120,000,000 gallons of water per minute pouring because it's very much a man's world. Women Nkomo are trying to form a political alliance, over. The spray rises 450 metres. Pay £30 for a 15 are expected to do the housework, to bring up even though it is doubtful whether Zanu PF and minute "Flight of the ", over and around the children, and to hover in the background, Zapu can, after 20 years, reconcile their the falls: it's well worth it for spectacular aerial very much the servant of their husband. Of the differences. Watchful observers tend to believe photographs. 17 participants on our course they were all male, that the deeprooted divisions between the My biggest surprise was on day two, when which seems to imply a policy of discrimination country's 80% Shona tribe and the Ndebele will attending an Evangelical Anglican Church in a against the ladies. continue. very posh suburb of Harare. Upon entering the During April the temperature reached 104“F, ODA sent two accountants and myself to foyer of Avondale Parish Church, I looked at a and therefore the swimming pool was most analyse the financial problems in local govern­ large oil painting of the Rev. Peter Hall, now a welcome. It's a wonder that I didn't get webbed ment, with special reference to the training of Bishop of Southwark. Peter had been rector feet since I swam 23 miles in the club pool. My accountants. Upon independence in April, 1980 there for many years. When he was Head Boy at base was a delightful old institution, The a lot more professional people left Zimbabwe, Q.E.G.S. in 1949, he had fined me six pence for Punjab Club, which also offered a full-sized and there was a particular shortage of accoun­ climbing out of a 5 Science classroom window! snooker table. Harry, a Swedish pediatrician, tants in town and county hall. Add to this the The following April took me to Pakistan to do was also staying in the club, so we middle-aged newly formed councils, with a black majority, some management lectures for senior public gents played many games of snooker in the keen to over-spend, and you are beginning to sector officals. The UNDP were paying, so one evenings. appreciate some of the difficulties. flies out in style, and stays at the best club in At weekends we would visit the Badshati or After a night in Meikles at £40 for a bed, Lahore, a city of three million, and unques­ Imperial Mosque, said to be the largest in but where everybody meets everybody in tionably the cultural, artistic and architectural the world, since 100,000 attend on important Harare, we moved out into an excellent family centre of Pakistan. religious days. Its domes and delicate minarets hotel. The Bronte. This is excellent value for Pakistan is just over twice the size of Zim­ are a landmark for miles around. Nearby is the money, and I recommend you to stay here. For babwe, or as large as France and West Germany. old Fort built 400 years ago by the Emperor of us it was a short walk at 07.30 to the Govern­ At present the country is supporting several the day. ment Offices in the 23 storey Earl Grey Building. million Afghan refugees, and the autocratic Three treasures were omitted (a) the Kara Almost all the Permanent Secretaries are now President General Mohammad Zia Ul-Haq has to Koram Highway, which it took 20 years to build, black, and where Ian Smith had only promoted steer a careful diplomatic policy with his and at one time 15,000 Pakistani and and 10,000 the whites, the reverse is now true. Loyalty to formidable neighbours, especially the USSR and Chinese were working on the project. This two the political party also pays good dividends in China. When things get too hot for him, he is lane highway is 842 miles and reaches 15,072' on one's promotion prospects. expected to disappear to his bolt-hole in Texas. the Chinese border. Permits are necessary to Harare is at 1,500 metres, and in April it was A labourer earns £2 a day, a bus driver £4 a travel on this wonder of modern Pakistan, around 86°F, so not unpleasantly hot, and all the day, a desk clerk in the Hilton Hotel £5 a day, but a completed in 1979. offices were air-conditioned. We made dozens Permanent Secretary with the Civil Service, £16 a (b) the Khyber Pass which in 1586 was part of the of visits and interviews to all the professional day together with excellent fringe benefits such Grand Trunk Road from Kabul to Delhi. accounting bodies, to the University and the as a house, car, two or three servants, telephone, (c) Baltistan, the main climbing centre, where, Polytechnic, and to the City Treasury. Ian entertainment allowance and free travel within within a radius of 15 miles there are 10 of the Galletly, the Treasurer of Harare, used to have Pakistan. My students were aged about 40 years, world's 30 highest mountains. a direct line to Mugabe, such was his impor­ and were of the Senior Principal grade. A few of Like James Hilton in 'Lost Horizon’ one begins tance, and even today he is a very powerful them might make it to the top. to think of early retirement and a return trip to character, controlling a budget of £100m. They were very helpful and completely these scenically superb mountains. It's said that Zimbabwe is three times the size of England, trustworthy. Good Muslims that they were the locals eat dried apricots and live to be 1001 and it was necessary to visit several other towns. prevented them from drinking, in fact, during a Certainly the apricot tea is refreshing. We were given a six seater plane, pilot and two month in the country I drank more fruit juices Travelling does broaden the mind, and it's a senior mandarins, one white, one black, to and less alcohol than I've ever done before. Out­ real education. I just hope that more of my con­ accompany us on our whistle-stop tour around side of class, we played squash, badminton and temporaries at Q.E.G.S. will make the effort to the country. There does not appear to be any scrabble. They are expert racquet players in spite travel to the Old Boys' Dinner in December. See rust in Zimbabwe, and it is therefore a vintage of their excess weight. The pyjama type trousers you there. car museum at large. Beautiful saloons of the which they wear, the Shulware Khameez, hides 1950's drove us to the Regional Administrator, their growing waistline, and thus they don't TELEGRAM GREETINGS to the Town Clerk, to the Principal of the local notice the extra inches. They also grow upwards, Technical College. and at 8'3", Pakistan boasts the tallest man in the FROM HONG KONG My most unforgettable memory is Easter world. Chairman, Headmaster, week-end in the Zambezi River Lodge a few Like Zimbabwe, traffic is on the left, but here Distinguished guests and Old Boys miles from the Victoria Falls. This must be the one has the heterogeneity. One is forced to Greetings and warm seasonal wishes, with a toast to country's top tourist attraction. Not only is it battle with noisy scooters and motor-bikes, with the School from the Old Blackburnians in Hong Kong. unspoilt by T-shirt vendors and by commercialism, heavily loaded trucks, with cattle and pedes­ trians, and with two or three people on one NORMAN HAWORTH 1940-46 but it is still the paradise which David Living­ MICK CATLOW 1952-59 stone described when he became the first white bicycle. There is a tremendous sense of colour, CHRIS LUND 1961-68 man to view the Falls in 1855. Imagine a waterfall noise and smell. MAGISTER—Page 4 AUTUMN, 1985

LETTER FROM AMERICA Entexpriae computing service 'WARM trans-Atlantic links continue' says Head Master, who was delighted to tell 'Magister' that no less than three sixth-form leavers have enjoyed six months in America and Canada under the English-Speaking Union, North American COMPUTER PROGRAMS Schoolboy/girl exchange system. FOR CIVIL ENGINEERS The Ashville School, Asheville, North Carolina. 28806. 4th June, 1985.

Dear Sir, - RAINFALL DATA Having said that I would write, I'm sorry it has taken this long. School is now over, so at least I am able to look at the year as a whole. You will be pleased to hear that I managed to graduate without too much difficulty. Graduation was - FOUL AND SURFACE WATER SEWER on Saturday and I have remained at school a few further days before leaving on my travels. DESIGN AND ANALYSIS The subjects that I took were U.S. History, U.S. English, French and the philosophies of the Western Man, together with courses in speech and computer studies. While these subjects were not the most enjoyable for me, for the purpose of 'widening my horizons' they were certainly the best. Though - ROAD ALIGNMENTS, LEVELS AND the standard of work was easier, the amount of homework did not prevent me from doing other things. There are many highlights of my time here, which SETTING-OUT I'll be delighted to tell you about when I get home. However I'll mention just a few. We had a freak period of cold weather and snow in February when the - DESIGN BUREAU temperature fell to —22°F, 13°F below the previous lowest record. While there was snow on the ground still, a hike was announced for anyone who wanted to go. Being gullible I put my name forward. When I arrived at 7.00 a.m. the next morning I was surprised to find no other student wanting to go. My anxiety - SOFTWARE FOR APPLE, COMMODORE, increased measurably when being handed crampons and an ice axe. To shorten the story I was further alarmed when I was informed that this was a memorial SHARP, SIRIUS & APRICOT COMPUTERS hike for one of a previous group who had plunged to his death. We left at 7.00 a.m., returned at 11.00 p.m., climbing initially in 6 inches of snow increasing gradually to four feet of snow on the summit — 6,593 feet high Mt. Leconte. I would like to emphasise that it is not easy making your way along a trail deep in show when to one side of you there is a fall to certain death. Anyway 333 Garstang Road, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 4UP it was an experience! Once it was over it was something that leaves fantastic memories, but being fond of my life, if asked to repeat it in those conditions Telephone Preston (0772) 716050 I would definitely respond negatively. However I climbed it again six weeks ago when it was 90°F and stayed overnight on top with fellow students and that was most enjoyable. The next real highlight was the televised visit to the school of Alex Haley, who is almost a national hero over here. He was probably the most amazing man I have every met, and he was so humble. My parents came over at Spring Break for part of the time and we travelled down through South Carolina and Georgia to Florida. When you meet alligators in the wild you really realise that you have left Penwortham! Towards the end of February we began to play tennis outdoors. Our coach is a former world class player and he is also a superb coach. I played every afternoon from then until a few days ago. In all that time we were only stopped by rain once — that's somewhat different from England as well! The standard was incredibly high and I was only just good enough to play doubles. Our team strength was such that the team had a hundred per cent success rate in all the regular season matches. I personally never droped a net and we won the C.A.A. Conference tournament. After this I was not a member of the team for three matches due to a loss of form. This fortunately came back and I registered a few good results against higher ranked members of the team. I've certainly learnt a whole new way to play and train for the game of tennis in the last few months. This term I also went up to Princeton University for an ESU gathering and this trip was kindly paid for by the ESU. Other weekend trips have been into the mountains. Asheville is itself a tourist resort being only an tiour's drive from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most visited National Park in America. The surrounding area is very attractive. The school is set in 200 acres of grounds and the facilities are incredible. The weather is great for sunbathing! Yesterday was 96°F in the school, today 93°F. Normally it would be about 85°F. Sometimes it gets too hot in my room. There have been times when my room has been over 110°F. Now I can't work in that — so I just go outside and lie out! In many ways I’m sorry it is all over, I have made a lot of friends and it has been sad to see them all leave in these last few days. On Thursday I am taking the bus to Minneapolis to meet Helen Hoyle. We arranged to travel together at the Princeton gathering and it will be great to travel with someone I know. We have a 30-day Greyhound bus ticket and we are going to stay with ESU families and mainly alumni of the Asheville School. Our proposed route is to spend three nights in the following places: Denver, Colorado Springs, the Grand Canyon, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, and finally, after six free nights to cross the country. New York. I am very much looking forward to it. I hope we meet no major problems and in many ways I will be relieved when I finally get home, presumably exhausted. From the taste of my experiences over here you can probably realize that I have had an absolutely fantastic time. I look forward to telling you more about it. I hope everybody at school is well. Your sincerely, PETER COWBURN. AUTUMN, 1985 MAGISTER— Page 5 MASTER SPORTSMAN/MUSICIAN RETIRES Fred Dewhurst (1948-1985)

IN the spring of 1948, a young Oxford however, that I must extend my full admiration. graduate who had recently served a Fred was appointed to teach English but in the short term in the Royal Navy, came to post-war years of shortages, headmasters had to Queen Elizabeth's to complete his make full use of all abilities. Thus it was, as well as teaching music at all levels, Fred was required teaching practice. Before the term was to help out in the Classic Department where he finished, Fred Dewhurst had been taught Latin for several years. All form masters offered the post of assistant master in those days were required to instruct their own in the English Department to commence forms in Religious Education once a week. Fred's in the Autumn term of the same year. morning assemblies and form assemblies were gems of moral instruction, always based on Thus began a long and distinguished sound Christian principle which he himself has teaching career of 37 years during which rigorously followed all his life. Never quick to Fred Dewhurst has endeared himself to chastise, he yet forthrightly disparaged colleagues and pupils alike both as unacceptable behaviour or intent. A straight schoolmaster and friend. admonition from Fred was sufficient to In the intervening term before Fred took up his encourage a better ethic. During some years, appointment, I learned much about him, for being the sportsman he is, he was asked to help during a long Queen Elizabeth's versus Clitheroe pity that great scholar of seventeenth century in physical education by taking Gym classes. I Royal Grammar School cricket match at Low literature had to die prematurely on a Scottish dare say some members of the profession today Moor, I happened to mention to Mr. Laurence mountain. In 1947, Fred graduated Bachelor of would raise a questioning eyebrow if asked to do Hardy, that much-revered headmaster, actor and Arts in the Honours School of English Language the same. sportsman, who was umpiring with me at the and Literature and proceeded in 1951 (in In his English teaching, Fred Dewhurst has time, that a former pupil of his had been accordance with usual custom at Oxford and always been an inspiring example: a careful appointed at Blackburn. I was joyously and Cambridge), twenty-one terms after the researcher, his lessons never lacked accurate enthusiastically regaled with interesting commencement of his studentship, to the information; he demanded as he always did in details of Fred's career to that date: Fred degree of Master of Arts. In 1948 he received music lessons, precision and control in speech Dewhurst was born in 1924 in Blackburn. He his Diploma in Education from the department and writing; he was adamant about sound attended St. Gabriel's Primary School, Whalley in Oxford. Whilst making applications for syntax and correct pronunciation; he could New Road, under the headmastership of Mr. teaching posts during that year, Mr. N. S. T. never abide neologisms nor slang, and to this Harry Ridings (Rev. Donald's father.) In 1936 Benson, recently appointed headmaster at day will not admit a 'different to' or a 'different he began his career at the Queen Elizabeth's in succession to Mr. Arthur than' no more then he will accept 'contact' as a Royal Grammar School, Clitheroe. I learned that Holden, offered Fred the position of assistant verb, even though the Oxford Dictionary and during the whole of his seven years there, Fred master from September, 1948. For thirty-seven Webster reluctantly consider them permissible. was always interested in sport, becoming years the school has enjoyed and hugely bene- Fred maintained the classic tradition in all his ultimately a successful member of both the fitted from the services of Fred Dewhurst until literature lessons maintaining that Shakespeare first XI soccer and cricket teams. Indeed, the his retirement in July, 1985. and Milton, the metaphysicals and the Augustan Autumn Term edition of 'Blackburnian' for 1939 To catalogue all Fred's accomplishments age formed a better basis for literary apprecia­ recalls that the Clitheroe second soccer XI, during these long years would be patronising, tion than many modern authors. He always playing at Lammack, beat the School 9-6, but mention must be made of some of his thought it a pity that some of today's third and largely because of the efforts of the opposing achievements. He was an exemplary form fourth formers, well read though they may be in centre forward, an opportunist who scored 6 master for 35 of his 37 years at the school: modern novels and twentieth century verse, had goals! Fred was just 15 at the time and this is the generations of schoolboys have cause to be never enjoyed 'L'Allegro' or 'II Penseroso' or first of many references to him in the 'Black­ grateful for his unremitting care and attention been inspired by the verbal extravagance of burnian' over the next forty-odd years. to each one's individual needs. Very early in his Browning's 'Fra Lippo-Lippi' or puzzled by the At the end of his school career in 1943 Mr. teaching career, he was invited by Mr. Howard involved word movement of 'A Toccata at Dewhurst sat scholarship examinations for the Kennedy to become deputy Housemaster of Galuppi’s’. Fred has never been unwilling to ChristChurch group at Oxford and the Pembroke Hawkins. Before 1948 there had been but one share his knowledge and opinion as many of his group in Cambridge, but the Royal Navy claimed housemaster for each house in school. As well as former colleagues will vouch. A Wordsworthian him for military service instead. Unfortunately taking charge of house sports, Mr. Dewhurst reference, perhaps, or a forgotten biographical Fred had to be discharged on medical grounds in became involved in first XI School Soccer and detail, or even a critical appraisal, would be 1944. He was enabled to accept a place at Brase- was always at pains to obtain the best fixtures. It considerately given in response to a colleague's nose College, a fortunate event as it turned out was — and still is — his firm contention that ignorance. And one has only to scan the tables since Fred was able to develop his musical unless a team plays more skillful sides than of results over the years both at 'O' and 'A' level, career when he was awarded the Organ itself, it will not improve its own performance. to realise that eight Senior English Masters' at Scholarship which carried a small monetary Messrs. Ellis Metcalfe and J. W. Monk will testify Queen Elizabeth's under whom Fred has served entitlement. Together with his grant from the to the efficiency of Fred's Saturday morning — Messrs. Dr. Chapman, Allott, Crehan, Davies, Education Department (Fred had already tactical talks. Ellis will forgive me for quoting Stevenson, Winders, Weeks and Taylor — have decided to follow a teaching career), his one outstanding criticism I remember: "Ellis is all testified to the merits of his wisdom and student life became more amenable in those the best half-match player I know". The taunt understanding. spartan post-war years, particularly as he must have worked for we all appreciated Ellis' Fred's extra-mural interests, too, inpinged was able to share the amenities of Christ Church skill and devotion to the game in later years. Mr. upon the lives of pupils at school, forthe choir at as well as those of B.N.C. You are to remember Dewhurst continued his interest in and service to St. Gabriels Church of England, , that Oxford colleges in the difficult years after the school's footballers until the total re­ where he has been organist since 1950, the war were grouped in twos so far as all organisation of Physical Education and the following his father before him, has always facilities were concerned. Brasenose shared appointment of Mr. Fred Raby as Head of that had a proportional composition of boys from with Christ Church. Fred's sporting talent did not department who was deputed to take charge of Q.E.G.S. His insistence on musical order and go unnoticed at Oxford, either. He played for the all sporting activities. Not that Fred merely the disciplined control good singing demands Centaurs and represented the university in organised teams or gave advice, he was an is inevitably reflected in the attitudes of all soccer on several occasions. He played cricket active footballer and cricketer for the staff during participants. The tenets involved in training a for his college as well. During his academic many seasons and a tennis player and golfer of choir are naturally absorbed into other realms training in the English Schools, he was fortunate considerable distinction. Some staff and of life. In 1949 T. L. Duerden, Esq., organist to be taught in seminar and lecture by C. S. governors will remember the tennis tourna­ at Blackburn Cathedral asked Mr. Dewhurst to Lewis, J. R. R. Tolkein of Lord of the Rings fame, ments at Blackburn Northern. And always in become assistant organist at the Cathedral and Neville Coghill, the New Zealand farmer's son, the distance of time past I seem to remember from 1950-1980, Fred performed that office with who without any formal academic training Fred on the cricket field in that multi-coloured vigour and skill, especially after the installation became one of the leading authorities on striped cap — all reds, and blues, and yellows — of the new organ in the enlarged Cathedral. Chaucer, M. R. Ridley, Helen Gardner and Dr. which he swears followed him as a sporting There are many of us still relishing in our Leishman, the last two perhaps the best accoutrement from his schoolboy days at memories of the clarion calls in the descants and authorities on the metaphysicals in their day and Clitheroe, through his collegiate years to the the deep diapason notes at annual Founders' whose works are still prized in every sixth-form annual staff v. boys Annual Cricket matches at Day services. Mr. Dewhurst is a Blackburn English library. I never pass the Leishman Centre Lammack and his summer recreations when he in Glencoe without being reminded of anecdotes played for Salesbury Cricket Club. told by Fred of Dr. Leishman's tutorials. What a It is to Fred Dewhurst, the classroom teacher. (CONTINUED ON PAGE 15) MAGISTER— Page 6 AUTUMN, 1985 A.G.M.: TRIBUTE TO RETIRING PRESIDENT

OLD BLACKBURNIANS ASSOCIATION — BALANCE SHEET as at 31st JULY, 1984 THE 56th Annual General Meeting was held at the School on Tuesday the 27th November, 1984. 1984 £ £ £ Mr. R. Smith was in the chair and twenty-one NET ASSETS members were present. Apologies were received Lammack G round at cost less sa le s ...... 1,207.77 1,208 from Messrs. P. W. Sumner, R. Smethurst and H. Isherwood. INVESTMENTS AT COST £1,250 4% Consols (Market Value £448) ...... 1,160.60 1,161 £650 81A% Barclays Bank pic Unsecured Loan 1986/93 (Market Value £509).... 582.59 582 Secretary's Report £1,963.73 13’*% Exchequer Stock 1992 ...... — 1,750 Two committee meetings had been held at the £2,421.58 8 V * Treasury Stock 1987/90 (Market Value £2,055) ...... 2,230.62 Football Club and the School respectively and the £2,879.07 63k% Treasury Stock 1995 98 (Market Value £1,958) ...... 2,230.62 Secretary thanked the Club and School for their hospitality and in particular, thanked the Head­ 6,204.43 3,493 master and the staff for the generous assistance LOAN TO Q.E.G.S...... 6,000.00 5,000 given to the Association. Thanks were recorded to the Officers and Committee and in particular John DEBTORS: G round R e n t...... 5.00 Advertisers ...... 220.00 Read and the Dinner Sub Committee and Peter Pearson for "Magister", both of which had been 225.00 245 their usual successes. In thanking the Treasurer, Mr. Fred Gillibrand, the Secretary informed the meeting CASH AT SAVINGS BANK ...... 268.50 252 that the investments discussed at the previous CASH AT LLOYDS B A N K ...... 2,302.44 2,765 Annual General Meeting had been made and the Committee had also felt it desirable to have the 16,208.14 12,963 facility to invest in building societies and hence the CREDITORS: P rin te rs...... 950.00 proposed change of rules. The Secretary also Inland Revenue...... 69.54 80 thanked the Headmaster for keeping the Associa­ Postage ...... 140.00 131 tion informed of developments at School and in particular informed the meeting that the Associa­ tion had offered its support to the School in its 15,048.60 11,767 appeal against the refusal of planning permission for the swimming hall at Lammack. During the year resignations had been received from Mr. Norman REPRESENTED BY: Jepson, Mr. Herbert Isherwood from the Commit­ WAR MEMORIAL GROUND ...... 1,207.77 1,208 tee, and Doctor Tom Riley from the Committee and LIFE MEMBERSHIP FUND as a Trustee, the meeting recorded its thanks to Balance at 1st August, 1983 ...... 8,482.50 6,837 these people for their efforts on behalf of the Associ­ Plus New M e m b e rs ...... 2,846.02 1,650 ation over many years. The Secretary also informed the meeting that the President, Mr. Eric Sagar, had 11,328.52 8,487 indicated his wish to resign and that the Committee Less Deletions and Caution Refunds ...... 159.45 4 had reluctantly accepted this. Mr. Sagar was 8,483 thanked for his not inconsiderable efforts for the Association over many years and in particular his ACCUMULATED FUND six years as president. The Secretary was pleased to Balance at 1st August, 1983...... 2,076.29 1,786 inform the meeting that Mr. Sagar had indicated his Surplus for the year ...... 84.24 290 desire to remain on the Committee. Surplus on Sale of Investm ents ...... 511.23

2,671.76 2,076 Treasurer's Report The Treasurer explained that although the excess 15,048.60 of income over-expenditure was lower than last year he still felt the accounts were in a healthy position, and the balance sheets reflected the OLD BLACKBURNIANS' ASSOCIATION — INCOME 8i EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st JULY, 1984 increase of new life members particularly from recent school leavers.

INCOME The Annual Dinner Subscriptions ...... 873.28 900 John Read once again reported a maximum Released from Life Membership Fund ...... 9.45 4 attendance having had to refuse eleven people who INCOME FROM INVESTMENTS had submitted their applications for tickets after the 4% Consols ...... 50.00 50 closing date. However, the number of young 8 V / o Barclays Bank - L o a n ...... 53.63 54 members attending seemed to be fewer. He felt the 13^% Exchequer Stock ...... 132.55 265 Dinner and the arrangements had run more 63k% Treasury Stock 1995/98...... 97.16 smoothly than the previous year and was pleased to 8 ’/*% Treasury Stock 1987/90...... 99.89 report that he had received no complaints. The 433.23 369 timing of the meal and the length of the speeches Less Tax ...... 129.95 111 had enabled members more time in the bar so much so that it had run out of beer. The arrangements 303.28 258 for the 1984 Dinner were in hand and new caterers Bank In te re s t...... 131.25 134 had been appointed who he hoped would prove successful. 434.53 392 Although the Committee had hoped, in some WAR MEMORIAL GROUND RENT...... 5.00 5 way, at the Annual Dinner, to recognise the retire­ PROFIT ON ANNUAL DINNER ...... 49.48 139 ment of Fred Bury from the School staff, it seemed that it was unlikely that he would be attending the 1,440 Dinner. The Secretary had written to Mr. Bury recording the Association's best wishes and thanks EXPENDITURE General Expenses ...... 74.40 76 for his services to the Association and had also Postages ...... 131.90 111 expressed the hope that he would be able to attend M a g is te r...... 861.66 734 the dinner. Corporation Tax ...... 69.54 79 Subscription to ISIS A sso ciation...... , 150.00 150 Sport In the absence of the Football Club Chairman, the 1,287.50 1,150 Secretary gave a brief report to the effect that the SURPLUS TRANSFERRED TO ACCUMULATED FUND 84.24 290 previous season's results and activities had been reported in "Magister". Unfortunately non of the teams had made a very successful start to the Honorary Auditors' Report year ended 31st July, 1984 present season, although the Club had won the We examined the above accounts, which are in accordance with the information supplied to us, and give a true and correct record of the transactions for the year ended 31st July, 1984 and of the state of affairs at that date. annual seven-a-side competition. Socially the Blackburn, 5th September. 1984 W. HARE/R. B. HOLDEN, Chartered Accountants. Football Club continued to flourish. Ray Smith informed the meeting that the 1985 golf competition would be held on the 13th June at Wilpshire Golf Club. (CONTINUED ON PAGE 12) AUTUMN, 1985 MAGISTER— Page 7

LONDON A.G.M. CAMBRIDGE DINNER CHECK IF THERE’S AND DINNER THE fourth Annual Dinner of the revived A BRANCH NEAR YOU Cambridge Branch of the Old Blackburnians THE Annual Dinner and Annual General Meeting Association was held on Friday, 23rd November, WE should like to take this opportunity of of the London Branch of the O.B.A. was held on 1984 in the Small Hall, Clare College. The Dinner reminding Old Boys up and down the country Friday, 29th March, 1985 at the R.A.F. Club in was attended by 25 people, including the Head­ that we have active branches in Yorkshire, Piccadilly which has been a popular venue in the master, Mr. P. F. Johnston, and Mr. E. C. South Lancashire and Cheshire, and London past and proved to be so again. Marsden, Chairman of Governors. The guest of rea and at Oxford and Cambridge. The number of people attending totalled 27 the School was Dr. G. H. Wright M.A., M.D., a They provide a variety of activities and most including four popular and welcome guests Fellow of Clare College. of them have a Ladies' Evening. from Blackburn. It was a most enjoyable evening, and following They are all keen to widen their membership and we invite those who are interested to Mr. Kay reported the news from school which an excellent meal the Headmaster spoke on contact the appropriate secretary whose name was, as always, received with keen interest and behalf of the School and reviewed the year's and address is given below. the reply was given by the new Chairman of the activities. London Branch, Jim Grant. Mr. E. J. Kay, speaking for the Old Black­ BLACKBURN Paul Isherwood who has been Branch Sec­ burnians Association, emphasised the need to D. FORBES, retary for the past three years was warmly ensure that the branch continued to flourish and 46 Preston New Road, thanked for his sterling services and his Dr. Wright told humorous anecdotes about Blackburn. successor is Neil Dickinson. college life, and the history of Clare College. Telephone: 0254-54374. Members attending: Messrs. J. K. Grant, D. I. Miss S. Done proposed the vote of thanks. Bradshaw, M. Stirrup, S. Pomfret, H. Stancliffe, Guests attending were, from Blackburn: The LONDON M. I. Duxbury, R. Vipond, J. Lee, C. R. Hunt, Headmaster and Mrs. Johnston, F. Gillibrarid, N. DICKINSON, G. J. Charnley, P. Isherwood, N. A. Dickinson, E. J. Kay, E. C. Marsden, R. Smith and E. J. 187 Cannan Lane, J. S. Allen, D. Vipond and Dorothy M. Marsden. Whittle. Pinner, From Blackburn: Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Kay, Mr. J. From the University: S. J. Baines, A. J. Bate, Middlesex. Monk, Mr. H. Burrows. S. R. Boardman, Sarah Clarke, Susan Done, HA5 1HY. Alexandra H. A. Dugdale, S. W. Hacking, Telephone 01-734-8905. Katherine Jones, J. F. Kedward, I. J. Sherlock, R. H. Webster, N. J. Whittle. CAMBRIDGE From Cambridge and elsewhere: C. E. S. N.J. WHITTLE, Selwyn College, Bullock, Mr. and Mrs. P. G. Heald, Squadron- NEW VENUE FOR Cambridge. Leader R. B. Lamb, P. D. Simm. CB3 9DQ.

YORKSHIRE DINNER OXFORD Miss TINA COOK, IN past years the Yorkshire Branch Ladies Exeter College, Evening has been held at the Hotel St. Georges, DIARY OF EVENTS Oxford. Harrogate, but due to declining support, the Ladies Evening held on Friday, 26th April, 1985 1985 Sept. 17th—O.B.A. Committee Meeting, CHESHIRE & S. LANCASHIRE was in the beautiful home of Desmond and H. RAMSBOTTOM, Radcliffe Room, Q.E.G.S. 8 pm. Rosemary Carr in Knaresborough overlooking 157 Chester Road, the picturesque Nidd Valley. Oct. 11th—Cheshire and South Lancashire Hazel Grove, An excellent buffet meal was provided by Branch Dinner, Bowden Hotel, Cheshire. Stockport, professional caterers and the informal atmos­ Oct. 22nd—London Branch Pub Evening, Cheshire. phere created was much appreciated, being Red Lion, 14 Kingly Street (off Regent Telephone 0625-273-3344. highlighted by the Headmasters 'State of the Street),(Oxford Circus tube), London, from Nation’ report. 6.30 p.m. YORKSHIRE Following a sincere vote of thanks to the hosts C. M. SLOAN, Oct. 25th—Oxford Branch Dinner, The Hall, for their generosity, it has been confirmed that 26 Santa Monica Grove, Exeter College, Oxford, 7.30 p.m. for 8 p.m. the same venue will be available for the Ladies Idle, Evening on Friday, 25th April, 1986. Nov. 22nd—Cambridge Branch Dinner, Bradford, Those attending were: The Headmaster and the Borradaile Room, Selwyn College, W. Yorkshire. Mrs. Johnston, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Singleton, Mr. Cambridge. Telephone Home 0274-616680. Office 0274-617621. and Mrs. E. J. Whittle, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Sager, Nov. 26th—O.B.A. Annual General Meeting Mr. and Mrs. D. Carr, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Mayo, in the Radcliffe Room, Q.E.G.S., 8 p.m. DURHAM & N.E. BRANCH Mr. and Mrs. C. Harvey, Mr. and Mrs. B. Park, Mr. Nov. 29th—London Branch Buffet Evening I. TOMLINSON, and Mrs. C. Riley, Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Shuttle- (informal). The London Corinthian Sailing J. C. R. Treasurer, worth, Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Ball, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Club, Linden House, Hammersmith. University College, Sharratt, Mr. and Mrs. P. Rowson, Councillor and Dec. 21st—O.B.A. Annual Dinner, Big The Castle, Mrs. A. McCarroll, Mrs. Leighton and Mr. C. M. School, Q.E.G.S. 7 p.m. for 7.15 p.m. Durham. Sloan. Apologies were received from Mr. and Mrs. E. 1986 Old Boys will be interested to know that we have an active group of members in Canada J. Kay and Mr. and Mrs. F. Gillibrand. Jan. 21st—London Branch Pub Evening, who meet regularly in Calgary. For further Red Lion, 14 Kingly Street, London. information, Old Boys in Canada should contact Feb.—North Eastern Branch Dinner. Dr. J. Roger Maltby, Box 59, Site 2 SS3, Mar. 7th—London Branch A.G.M. and Ladies' Calgary, Alberta, T3C 3N9, Canada. Evening, R.A.F. Club, 138 Piccadilly, CHESHIRE DINNER Lcuwlen. W1. WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Apr. 25th—Yorkshire Branch Ladies’ Even­ THE Cheshire and South Lancashire Branch IN JULY, 1950, I left Queen Elizabeth's ing, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Carr, Dinner was held once again at the Bowden Hotel, Grammar School to goto college. While I was Scotton Orchards, Lands Lane, Knares­ there my parents moved to Northumberland Cheshire on Friday, 12th October, 1984. borough. Harold Ramsbottom, Secretary of the branch and I never returned to Blackburn. and organiser of the evening proposed the Apr. 29th—London Branch Pub Evening, This meant that I lost touch with the friends I made at school. Now I would like to trace loyal toast and tended apologies from nine Red Lion, 14 Kingly Street, London, from 6.30 p.m. three particular friends and find out how they members unable to attend. fared. The Headmaster gave a brief report on May 22nd—Cheshire and South Lancashire If any readers know the whereabouts of activities at school and recent successes. Branch Ladies' Evening, Executive Suite, John Scott Allan, James Lancaster, and Those attending were: Messrs. B. Batey, Bowdon Hotel, Cheshire. James Shaw I would be most grateful if they T. S. Hindle, D. M. Martin, H. Morris, J. C. could let me know. Pearson, E. Taylor, H. Ramsbottom. GORDON C. SHAW From School: Messrs. P. F. Johnston, E. J. Further details from E. J. Kay. Esq., Queen Plas Geler, Greenway Kay, R. Smith, F. Gillibrand. Elizabeth s Grammar School, Blackburn. ______Talywaun, Pontypool. MAGISTER— Page 8 AUTUMN, 1985

CARCASSONNE ’85 . . . MICK WALKER ______sans “Queggies”______THE follow ing article is written by Bill Standfield, ex. Q.E.G.S. teacher extraordinaire of French and P.E. Bill is now exiled in CYCLES France, in the town of Carcassonne, birth-place of his wife Janine, but has regular contact with friends, ex-colleagues and little "Queggies", except this year (Easter 1985) when because of lack of are now at numbers the trip didn't run. The Carcassonne trip was the brain­ child of Bill and has been running for 16 years. Bill misses Q.E.G.S. a lot and above all would love to hearfrom 18 Water Street, any colleagues and O.B.'s who may remember him. Please write to him at: Plaine Mayrevieille, 11000 Carcassonne, France. Paques 1985 — triste epoque, aussi bien pour I'Auberge de la Jeunesse, Skipton, habituee a recevoir professeurs et eleves bien eleves de QEGS, que le vendeur de glaces et le patron du cafe de la Cite, pour Mme DEVEZE notre fidele guide des remparts, pour Monsieur BIAU, enseignants et eleves du College de TREBES, et, bien evidemment, pour votre serviteur, ravi chaque N. Yorkshire. annee de revoir anciens collegues et petits "Queggies" dans ma ville et dans mon departement adoptifs depuis 1972. Pour les abonnes au "Blackburn" qui tiennent des archives, Ton peut phone: 4386 constater que le voyage annuel a dimarre en 1970 par le diplacement d'une equipe de gymnastique au village de RIEUX-MINERVOIS. Le No.10, Volume 15 de Septembre 1971 racante le "mariage" entre la gymnastique et I'etude de Whatever your cycling needs, we la langue frangaise — page 13 la photo de famille avec la moscotte, mon fils can fix you up — from kiddies Mark devant . . . cette annee a 21 ans, pret a entamer sa troisieme annee de trikes to tandems. formation d'instituteur; Ton apergoit aussi le chauffeur, John ROWNTREE, fidele lui-aussi chaque annee depuis, avec des autocars de plus en plus grands We have the most comprehensive (je n'ai rien dit sur las fiabilite — demander a Harry INGHAM!) range o f accessories and clothing Lorsque j'ai ete "exile" a Carcassonne. Messieurs JACKSON et HOLGATE for miles around. ont continue I'enterprise, aides et accompagnes par divers collegues, y comprises de charmantes dames (qui servaient comme mamans et infirmieres Have a day out in the Dales and pour les petits!) — dans le dernier No.4, Volume 16 le surnom de Monsieur come and see us I BENNET est reste pour I’eternite peut etre inscrit dans le sable. Au fil des annees la forme du sejour a ete modifee, amelioree: la connais- sance de notre belle region — plaines, plages, montagnes, gorges, grottes, chateaux cathares et la Cite de Carcassonne; I'approtonelissement de I'appren- tissage de la langue franpaise, contacts avec les indigenes — I'accent frangais du Midi correspondant admirablement avec I'accent de Lancashire (mais non pas le climat!). L'Auberge aussi a vu des changements: un batiment vetuste, avec une ancienne chapella (salle de ping-pong!) qui mena?ait de tomber sur nos tetes, transforme en auberge de luxe 5 etoites — salle de sejour, salle d'activit^s, grande salle a manger, chambres de 4 a 6 lits avec 2 lavabos (toilettes a proximite . . . detense de faire pi-pi dans les lavabos!) et de grands placards SEED AND (malgre lesquels les Queggies ne sont pas toujours les champions du range- ment) — tout cela en plein coeur de la Cite de Carcassonne. Je fais deja de la publicite pour CARCASSONNE ’86 — demander a voir la brochure sur I'Auberge et la region, que je mets a la disposition du "French Department", lors des journeees "portes-ouvertes", aux reunions parents- professeurs. GABBUTT ltd Outre les collegues je tiens particulierement a voir en '86 deux eleves: le "petit" HOLGATE; et le "petit" THISTLETHWAITE — tant pis si les frangais n'arrivent pas a prononcer son nom ... son pere c'est un vieux copain, un frere que je n'ai pas vu depuis 20 ans! Et pourquoi pas inviter (en payant!) des parents ou des collegues en retraite au voyage? Pour les lecteurs qui m'ont connu, anciens collegues, anciens eleves (65-72) on eleves qui sont venus a Carcassonne depuis 1972 je dis d'abord "Bonjour et Salut!" et ajoute quelques nouvelles — des bonnes et des mauvaises: Booksellers sioce 1907 — nous avons eu un deuxieme fils en 1981 ... son grand frere, a 17 ans, tirait la poussette derriere sa moto! — j'ai pris la nationality frangaise (mars 85) — double nationality, done; j'ai demande d'etre exempte de faire le service militaire! — malgre I'Europe et la CEE, la France ne reconnait toujours pas "mos" diplomes et titres d'enseignement (Cert. Ed.) — je suis encore Maitre Auxiliaire, autorise a enseigner I'EPS . . . non pas le latin, grec — ni meme I'anglais; aux deux elections europeennes je n'ai pas eu le droit de voter ni en G.B., ni en France. Connaissez-vous des deputes europeens? — je me suis toujours occupe de gymnastique et de montagne; membre de Club Alpin Frangais nous avons des sommets de 3,000m (9 a 10,000 pieds) 4 and 6 PRESTON NEW ROAD a proximite; membre de la Commission Nationale Scolaire de Gymnastique; entraineur benevole d'un club de gym. (ville) de 110 membres masculins. BLACKBURN. — mais, vieux et "use” j'ai quelques problemes de sante: discopathie lombaire qui me gene depuis 1978; double hernie discale cervicale, dont une Telephones 698226 operee (mars 85), I’autre "en attente" . . . incapable de continuer le metier & 59855 de prof. de gym! — des lois et decrets qui me donnent droit, en tant que prof. dans I'enseigne- ment prive sous contrat (state aided), a un reclassement professionnel aupres

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THOUGHTS FROM THE STUDY WINDOW or . . .“WHEN IS A CENTENARY NOT A CENTENARY?” APPOINTED DIRECTOR (CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE) JOHN THRELFALL (1952-55) was appointed Director, Colchester Institute from 1st January, 1985. After leaving school, John our proposed development!! However, a most with young lives, male and female, whom we obtained a B.Sc. (Eng.) at Imperial College, exciting scheme which will enable the school to ever try to launch out into an ever-more con­ London, before joining English Electric, have a proper quadrangle linked to the old front fused and confusing world. of the school and to the masters' common room, where he spent fou r years, two as assistant to I believe that many past pupils would not will provide so much better accommodation the works manager on experimental aircraft. actually sense much difference in the school He followed this by becoming senior lecturer than has been possible heretofore. Not that from their own day, other than the presence of anyone should assume that luxurious buildings in mechanical engineering atthe John Dalton girls, in itself something which gladdens the College of Technology, Manchester. of boarding school type are being provided at eye! Occasionally, the far off swish of bamboo, horrendous cost. Before taking up his appointment at the gentle bubbling of chemicals under Mr. We are for the very first time to provide the Colchester, John was Vice-principal at Metcalf's eagle eye, the odiferous smells from Reading College of Technology. school with a proper reception area to replace, the kitchen, chalk dust and gown inextricably what, after all, is the entrance to the former His new address is: Lyncombe, Church woven together, and the gentle murmur of Road, Layer-de-la-Haye, Colchester, Essex. headmaster's house: nor has any school of this teacher and taught on an Autumnal afternoon standing, in my experience anyway, ever lacked when a late summer has suddenly decided to for a library, which we are now providing, visit the old school. together with ancillary classrooms for specialist Still the queries come in, this one for a boy teaching in a wide range of Arts subjects, to enter in 1991, that one to ask if a turban equivalent to the splended Science facilities might be worn, the ever increasing—and already extant in the Holden laboratories. I very commendably so—usage of our splendid facili­ much hope that Old Blackburnians will at the ties by local organisations with charitable appropriate time, dig deeply into their capacious aims in mind, the measured step of begowned pockets to contribute to the appeal which will headmaster, the piping treble of angelic voices, have to be launched to provide for the swimming and the stentorian bellow of angered academic, pool, the sports hall and other much needed irritated beyond measure by a foolish boy . . . necessities! , Long may our corridors echo to the tread of Meanwhile, the school continues about its those whose parents wish them to learn, whose way with the usual excitements of distinctions staff are anxious to teach them, and whose gained by former pupils, new records estab­ governors and Old Blackburnians survive to lished, new faces in the Common Room, support the Head Master and his team in the computers lurking in the Bursar’s office, and never-ending task of bringing the skilled brain the usual paraphernalia associated with the joys, of an academic to the virgin field of willing, pleasures, and sometimes sorrows of dealing but untutored mind!! WALTER H. SHARRATT ROGER SMETHURST ( 1948/53) APPOINTED Group Administration Manager OLD Blackburnian Committee Member, with Extel pic in London. The Company has a MANAGER ON Roger Smethurst (1955-62) has been turnover of £150 million and employs about appointed to the board of Gaskell and 3,500 staff in printing-pubishing-sporting/ T H E M O V E Company (Bacup) Ltd., a subsidiary of the financial news—supply of microcomputer Gaskell-Broadloom Group of Companies. services and advertising/public relations. MR. PETER HOULDSWORTH (1945-49) has He has been with the group for the past Responsible to a Main Board Director, been appointed as the new manager of twenty-three years and becomes Works Barclay's branch in Crossgates, Leeds. Director of Rhoden Mill, Oswaldtwistle. Walter's role relates to the Group and covers all He joined Martins Bank, now merged with property matters. Head Office administration, Barclays in Blackburn in 1949, and has transport, office services, catering and been manager of the bank's branch in security. Garforth, near Leeds for four years. ON THE BOARD — AT 27 Married with a grown-up son and daughter, Whilst in Blackburn, Peter was Vice- MR. MICHAEL BARTON (1968-74) has been Mr. Sharratt is a Fellow of the British Institute president of the Blackburn Junior Chamber appointed to the board of Cheshire based of Management (currently Chairman of of Commerce, assistant treasurer of Black­ electronics company, Solidate of Sandbach, Northamptonshire Branch) and a member of burn Civic Society, and played football as financial director. He previously worked the Institute of Personnel Management. for the Old Boys 1 st XI. for the company's chartered accountants Previous appointments have included 12 Deloitte, Haskins and Sells. years with Avon Cosmetics, General Manage­ Michael is married and lives at Meins Road. ment and Consultancy.

BROTHERS MARRIED IN September 1985, Dr. H. Howard Cook (1967-74), elder son of Harry and Florence Cook of Wilpshire, married Dr. Linda K. Bell. The ceremony was held in Balliol College Chapel, followed by a reception in the College Hall. They met at Oxford, while Howard was an engineering student at Balliol College, while Linda (St. Ann's) studied Chemistry. Linda works for I.C.I. at Welwyn Garden City and Howard works for B.P. International in London. Their home is in Harpenden.

HOWARD'S younger brother Dr. Martin C. Cook (1968-75) married Miss Christine Driver, in March 1985. They met at Burnley General Hospital, where Christine was a midwifry sister. Their wedding took place at Sutton-in-Craven, followed by a reception at Stirk House Hotel. Martin recently joined a team of G.P.'s at Blackpool and Christine has taken a post at Blackpool Victoria Hospital. Barry Brown with friends.

The Very Reverend Laurence Jackson Geoff Greenhalgh, Michael Thompson and Arnold Sharpies, Guy Shuttleworth, OBA committeeman Eric Fairhurst. Peter Isherwood.

MEMORABLE EVENING FOR TWO STALWARTS OF THE ASSOCIATION FEWER younger members than usual attended the annual dinner in Big School despite the reduced price. Dinner organiser, John Read, put down the drop in numbers to an earlier date which meant, in many cases, university terms had not concluded. There were however 10 recent school leavers, half of whom were ladies, included in the total of From left to right: 145 who sat down to dinner. Ellis Metcalfe with son Chris, the Headmaster The reduction in overall numbers meant there was more space in Big School to move about, and Julia and Keith Newton. although the hall itself still seemed full. From left: There were five guests and one special guest of the Association at the dinner, but unfortunately, Mick Summer, John Forbes, David Forbes the then recently elected president of the OBA, Sir Kenneth Durham, chairman of Unilever, was called Peter Forbes and Richard Ranson. to a meeting abroad the day previously and had to miss the dinner. He sent apologies and expressed his intention to be at this year's meal. One charming feature of last year's dinner was the chance for two stalwarts of the Association to be with their children: School head of chemistry, Ellis Metcalfe with his son, Christopher, in his capacity as head boy; and committeeman Keith Newton with his daughter Julia, as head girl. They are pictured on this page. An overall excess of income over expenditure of £45.54 compared with the previous year's £49.48. The chief guest was the Member of Parliament for , Sir Edward Gardner, QC, with the Mayor of Blackburn, Councillor C. West, and the Assistant District Education Officer for Blackburn, Mr. P. Willis, the other guests. John Read reported general praise for the catering by The Larder, of Clitheroe, and the Old Blacks football committee provided their usual stout assistance with four men on bar duty from 6 a.m. In fact Phil Sumner, on behalf of the Old Blacks had donated three bottles of wine for top-table guests. The headmaster was rightly singled out for thanks by John Read for entertaining the guests as usual with pre-prandial hospitality. He had carried out this service for many years under particularly The Headmaster (left) with, from left: trying circumstances, reported John. The night was a particular triumph for the treasurer Fred Gillibrand: Two life subscriptions and 10 Councillor Clifford West; Sir Edward Gardner Keith Wightman, Mr. E. Carl Marsden, annual subscriptions were drawn—a total of £80. Jeffrey B. Vent, Guy Shuttleworth The Newtons from left to right Don, Julia, Keith and lain.

Dinner '83 speaker Jack Lee enjoying a joke From left: with friends in front of the war memorial. Derek M. Cox, Bill Proctor (in background), Peter W. Hobkirk and John D. S. Wishart. OBA Treasurer Fred Gillibrand (foreground) chatting at the bar.

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Deputy Lieutenant of CORRESPONDENCE Hampshire Retires SUCCESSES JOHN VERITY. AFTER nearly 45 years in local government, John has gained a Master of Education Dear Editor, Keith Robinson, Hampshire County Chief degree at Manchester University. John It may interest your readers to know that I Executive has retired. took his first degree, a BA in multicultural have recently been elected a Fellow of the Just before he retired he was made a education through the Open University. Textile Institue. Deputy Lieutenant of Hampshire, being He works in Bury, teaching English to Asian Having been employed in the textile and appointed as such by the Lord Lieutenant Children. clothing industries for most of my working of the County. life, I am now Chairman and Chief Executive of He will not be entirely idle in retirement as Woodrow Universal Ltd, Keighley, W. Yorks— he has become a self-employed Consultant BRIAN BIRTWISTLE the textile manufacturing divison of GUS PLC; (Management Consultant) on a part-time A new team to run Central Lancashire New Chairman of Polikoff-Universal Ltd., Treorchy, basis. This however should not interfere Town’s remaining multi-million pound Rhonda, S. Wales—one of the largest men's with his fishing and family commitments assets after the development corporation is and youth’s clothing manufacturing factories (five grandchildren and two on the way). wound up is being setup by the Government. in Europe and Chairman of Barratts of Stafford­ He will remain on the board of three Heading the new administration will be shire Ltd.—manufacturers of earthenware (in Southampton, Salisbury and Portsmouth) Brian Birtwistle, the development corpora­ pottery. The last two companies also being and retain various other interests. tion's chief legal and liaison officer. He subsidiaries of GUS PLC. has been appointed executive officer in I was at school from 1940-45 and remember charge from the still-undecided hand-over well Dr. Tyler and Mr. Kennedy (Spike)—to date by the Government-sponsored New whom I owe my facility with numbers! CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 Towns Commission. My son Simon M. Allen was also at school from 1977-1984 when he left to read for an ANJALI DURGE honours degree in Archaelogy at Durham Records Anjali Durge, 18, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Mr. Proctor confirmed that he continued to collect University—Van Lulbert College. such material as came to him, and also confirmed N. G. Durge, Goodshaw Avenue, Blackburn, ERNEST ALLEN. that the Governors had agreed to assist John has been awarded the London Academy Duckworth as much as possible with his proposed of Acting Bronze Medal. Dear Editor, updating of the School history. Our son Peter John L. Searle B.A. (1966-73) KEITH BOWSKILL was married on August 4th, 1985 at St. John’s Branch Activities Keith Bowskill has been promoted to Church, Flixton, Manchester, to Margaret Susan The usual branch activites had been held and inspector with the North Yorkshire police Green, B.Ed. They are both on the teaching attended by various representatives from the He started his police career with the staff of Rishworth School, West Yorkshire, Association and School. Lancashire force in 1969. In 1975 he moved where they have taught since 1978. Peter is to Scarborough and was promoted to Deputy Head of the Preparatory School, Election of Officers and Committee sergeant at Selby in 1978. Heathfield. Peter's best-man was also an old As the secretary had reported Mr. J. E. Sagar had boy of Q.E.G.S. William Haworth, B.A., a tendered his resignation and this was reluctantly student at the school at the same time. accepted by the meeting. The Chairman paid further Any Other Business M. and R. J. SEARLE. tribute to Mr. Sagar and thanked him for his support Mr. Eric Kay took up the point mentioned by John and work for the Association. He trusted that Mr. Read as to the small number of recent school Sagar had enjoyed his six years as President, and Dear Editor, leavers attending the Dinner and said that his Very many thanks for "Magister". It made Mr. Sagar replied that he most certainly had. daughter had given some indication that it was felt Following consideration by the Committee the me, this past weekend, almost feel that I was that the recent school leavers did not particularly living in Blackburn! name of Doctor Kenneth Durham had been pro­ enjoy a function such as the Annual Dinner. She felt posed, and the Headmaster had previously put the that if a Dinner and Disco could be organised for 1st, What a heap of enthusiastic work must go proposal to him. Doctor Durham indicated he would 2nd and 3rd year leavers, it would be well attended. into its compiling, and what a picture it gives be delighted to be considered for this position, and It was agreed that the Association should support of the stream of talent that pours from this there being no other proposals he was duly elected. such a venture and that if necesary assist financially. school. Good value indeed. The Headmaster reminded the meeting that Doctor Mr. Kay agreed to report back to his daughter and Naturally as one becomes more antique Durham was the Chairman of Unilever International would endeavour to obtain some facts and figures the numbers of those whom one remembers and a Director of British Aerospace and various for the Committee Meeting in January. and who are still alive dwindles yearly, but it national and international companies. He had Mr. John Duckworth suggested that the Associa­ was good to recognise the names (from 1921- recently been made an honorary Doctor of Law at tion might benefit by having a publicity officer and 23) of Croasdale, Schollick and Burrows, and Manchester University. the meeting unanimously agreed that he was just to realise that I have practically achieved Mr. Roger Smith having completed his two years the person for the job. He was duly given this as Chairman stood down and in doing so proposed immortality by smacking C. E. Winson's face position. with my left hand^Although you doubtless Mr. Keith Wightman to replace him. The Secretary, The Chairman of Governors confirmed that the on behalf of the Association, thanked Mr. Smith for deserved it Winson, I ao apologise! planning appeal was in the hands of the school All power to the Editorial elbow! his work as Chairman and in particular for the Solicitors and Architects and that they seemed assistance given to him. There being no other satisfied with the response they had received H. G. FIELD. nominations Mr. Keith Wightman was duly elected. from the Association in support of such appeal. Mr. Peter Pearson was elected Vice-chairman, Mr. The Treasurer reported that in the past the D. I. Forbes was re-elected as Secretary, and Mr. F. Association had made a donation to the School Gillibrand was re-elected as Treasurer. The auditors speech day prize fund and it was agreed that this THE EAST INDIA CLUB Messrs. W. Hare and R. B. Holden were also re­ should continue and indeed be increased to £50.00. elected. On the question of the investments it was sug­ FOLLOWING an initiative by the Association The following were duly elected to the commit­ gested that a further addition to the loan to the in 1983, the Queen Elizabeth's shield now tee: B. Brown, H. Burrows, H. Dabbs, J. Duckworth, School might be made. Mr. E. C. Marsden in his hangs in a prominent position amongst the E. Fairhurst, W. K. Forbes, T. Hindle, E. J. Kay, E. C. capacity as Chairman of the Governors readily other Public School badges on the main Marsden, S. J. Monk, I. D. Newton, K. V. Newton, confirmed that the School was most appreciative staircase of the East India Club. W. H. Proctor, Mrs. C. L. Read, J. S. Read, J. E. of the Association's generosity, but as a member of This is a West End Club of some standing Sagar, R. Smethurst, R. Smith, R. B. Smith, W. E. T. the Committee felt the Committee should not in any Walsh, J. Warner. with 4,500 members of all ages and from way become bound by tradition to increase the loan almost all walks of life. In a very attractive Ex officio: P. F. Johnston (Headmaster), P. W. each year and should only do so it it felt its financial Sumner (Chairman of Football Club). club house, situated right in the centre of position from year to year, supported such action London in St. James's Square. being taken. It was agreed that the Committee Change of Rules It is normally quite difficult to be would further consider investments including the nominated for membership but any Old It was resolved to change the rules of the Associa­ question of increasing the loan. The Headmaster tion to allow the Treasurer of the Association under indicated that included in the School's development Blackburnian, upon the personal recom­ the direction of the Committee to invest surplus proposals, were the provisions of rooms primarily mendation of the Headmaster, can join funds in trustee securities, building societies, or by for social activities and he felt that the Association under the J/7 scheme. This provides recent way of loan to the governing body of Queen might wish to consider financing the furnishings of leavers with the full membership of a top Elizabeth's Grammar School or by way of loan or one of such rooms and it to be known as the "Old London Club at a purely token subscription gift to Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School Develop­ Blackburnians' Lounge". It was agreed that this rate of £9 per year for seven years and no ment Trust Fund, or any combination thereof. matter should be given further consideration by seconder for membership is required. the Comittee. The Headmaster would be delighted to Subscriptions There being no further business the meeting support any application for membership of It was resolved that these should remain the same closed at 9-50 pm with a vote of thanks and the Club. at £2.00 per year or £30.00 for life membership. congratulations to the new Chairman. M AGISTER— Page 13 AUTUMN, 1985 INAUGURAL STUDENTS’ DINNER THE inaugural dinner of the Old Blackburnians' Students was held at the Moat House Hotel, Blackburn, on Saturday, April 13th, 1985, and was aimed at attracting students who have left school during the past five years and who are members of the Old Black­ burnians' Association. An invitation was also extended to current mem­ bers of the second year sixth form who would be leaving school in the summer. Formality was kept to a minimum and following an excellent four-course meal, a disco was held. Mr. E. J. Kay representing the Old Blackburnians' Association welcomed the students and the Head­ master thanked Christine Kay for her efforts in organising the evening. In all 82 people atten­ ded the function, including 35 members of the current sixth form. The evening was voted a great success and as continuity towards this becoming an annual event, next year's venue has already been arranged at the Trafalgar Hotel, Samlesbury, for Friday, 14th April, 1986. Your contacts and organi­ sers are Chris Metcalfe and Julia Newton.

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Stampede! Within what seemed only hours of leaving the dull, overcast sky of Man­ chester Airport, we were thrust into the hot, sunlit morning of the opening parade of the Calgary Stampede. Forthree and a half hours we beheld, from the steps of the Municipal Buildings, the unending lines of horses, flower-decked floats, fast-stepping bands, streams of lovingly maintained veteran cars, police corps displays, fire trucks, tribes of Indians, serried ranks of R.C.M.P., specially invited guests (Mohammed Ali in the longest American automobile you ever saw, Sir Edmund Hilary in a neat horse-drawn carriage), gaily-dressed clowns who paraded the main avenues of the town, distributing balloons, stickers, firecrackers and candies to delighted children, and all the past presidents of the Calgary Stampede finely mounted on carefully groomed bays and palominos. In spite of its modernity, huge skyscrapers and vast office blocks, Calgary remains a horse town. An amazing contrast, all the inter­ national business atmosphere of the city centre yet everybody wears a cowboy hat and loves to see a bronco broken. Every home­ stead in the surrounding countryside boasts its specialised or thoroughbred horses. W.H.P. mingling with the crowds at the Calgery Stampede. Indeed everything about Canada astounds you: the incredible distances along straight veterinary duties, visiting remote farms to ships formed so many years ago at school. highways, the high summer temperatures cure a prolapsed cow or on a nearer home­ Perhaps because they are so far away from (88°F - 92°F w hilst we were there), the lone­ stead tending a colt with a nasty barbed-wire Blackburn they make special efforts to keep liness of the prairie, the saw-toothed gash on the knee. We were quests of the O.B.'s, Western Canada, thriving. A good jaggedness of the mountains, jagged Hutterites, the religious community whose meal and informal conversation about the because the Rockies are a recent geological excellent farming methods are much school in particular and education in general creation, their upheaval from the earth being admired. Then back to the clinic in Trochu to was completed by joining the ladies in the a mere 50 m illion years ago, the gigantic size deal with the daily catalogue of domestic dance lounge until the early hours. I must say of the air-conditioned shopping malls, the animal upsets. To be asked to deputise in here, that though I had not seen the O.B.'s in multitudinous varieties of ice-cream, the the operation of spaying a cat was a bit of Canada for some 30 years, I found them quite excellence of the coffee (you cannot get a a surprise, I must admit, but all went well unchanged, as likeable and Lancastrian as I bad cup of coffee in Canada), the size of the and the cat returned home healthy and well knew them as schoolboys years ago. Their beefsteaks and the uninhibited friendliness the following day. In the afternoons, we Englishness persists and their humour, par­ of the people. played dangerously, rather like teenagers ticularly that of joke-a-minute Alan Lomax, We stayed with the Ashcrofts and Pilking- given an unexpected half-day from school. is much appreciated by English and tons in Calgary. We enjoyed the free We rode the white waters of the upper Canadians alike. breakfasts given by corporations and reaches of the Red Deer River; we paddled, After the hectic activities of the past businesses during Stampede Week (6,000 Indian canoe fashion, from Buffalo Leap to ten days, it was deemed we needed a more people attended ours!) and the remaining the Tolman Bridge, a distance of eight miles, leisurely pace. The Pilkingtons drove us down performances at the Stampede grounds. We in the utter silence of the 'Badlands', stopping to Banff, that lovely little town about the size talked to native Indians. I never before once only to scrutinize an early pioneer's o f Clitheroe, in the National Park. From a realised the significance of the Rain Dance, hut; we rode long miles from Drumheller, the comfortable mid-town hotel we had time to but having trodden the wide open spaces of site of much dinosaur excavation, down to admire the beauties of the Rockies. For five the tinder-dry prairie, I knew why the plea Rosedale, where the best examples of days we explored the town and its environs, of the song was specially directed towards 'hoodoos’ are to be found, massive stone- the Cave and Basin Hot Springs, the the formation of rain clouds. On that sultry pillared erosions that the Indians came to museums and the Indian trading post. We afternoon, one Indian Chief had abandoned fear as disgruntled giants, and we motored could contemplate the summits of Cascade his visitors to take siesta. The call came home in the evening sun, which had gashed Mountain and Rundle Mountain (so named from the leader of the dance: "If Chief Ed itself on the sharp teeth of the distant after the first methodist minister to reach Bad Eagle will get himself down to the Sun mountain tops and shed a blood-red glow Banff at the end of the last century) from our Lodge, we'll begin the rain dance". I always down the full length of the valley. On the hotel window. We sampled the best restau­ imagined the 'reservations' as small enclo­ Sunday we were treated to a champagne rants but could rarely complete the meal. sures for a few tepees, specially fenced and breakfast. Typical of Dr. Roger Pilkington to Those steaks on the rib and those 'doubles' — protected for the sole use of the natives. The add the final touch to our pleasure. steak and chicken, or trout and steak, or any one we passed on the outskirts of Calgary On Saturday, 11 July, the Annual Dinner of combination of two meat dishes — were too was 700m long and 200m broad! O.B.'s living in Alberta and British Columbia much for us. We travelled further afield, From Calgary we made our way round the was held at the hotel on Lake Bonavista in visiting Kicking Horse Pass, Lake Louise, and corner, as it were, to Trochu, a mere eighty Calgary. Doctors Roy Ashcroft, Alan Lomax, the Crowfoot Glacier. We traced the Bow miles to where Dr. Roy Ashcroft practises as Roger Maltby, Roger Pilkington and myself River to its source at Bow Lake, and climbed, veterinary surgeon. A little more leisurely were present. It seems incredible to all in by bus, the mountains on the eastern side of here at his new home on the prairie, though Britain that O.B.'s in Canada are willing to the Great Divide. The culmination of this we were fully occupied for the next few days. travel such vast distances to renew annually marvellous journey through the Rockies was We were privileged to accompany Roy on his their acquaintance and maintain the friend­ to go by snowcat vehicle to the highest point AUTUMN, 1985 MAGISTER— Page 15

on the Columbian Icefield, the largest glacier system in the whole of the north American Continent. We ate barbecue style in the forest, attended lectures in the open air on the geological structure of the Rocky Mountain range and the formation of the Bow River. We were bitten by mosquitoes and warned of the dangers of entering bear country. We saw mountain goats and elk, or 'moose' as they say, heard the lonely coyote whine in the distance and were told of the early pioneers' struggles in these remote mountains areas. We approved the efforts of nineteenth century conservationists, for without them the vast national parks of Banff and Jasper would not exist today. At the end of five days, the Ashcrofts arrived to set us on our journeyings again towards the Creston Valley in British Columbia. The swirling waters of Marble Canyon demanded a mid-morning break, then on through Sinclair Gorge to Radium Hot Springs, the half-way stage where we were to meet Alan Lomax who was to conduct us on the remainder of the journey. Farewells to the Ashcrofts had to be brisk and then on to Fort Steele, the national Heritage Park recreation of the original settlement, Cranbrook and Creston Valley. In a different time zone by now we began to understand the demand for powerful engines, arm-chair seating and air- conditioning in all vehicles. Crestan was as different again as the Rockies were from the prairie country. Rich and fertile fruit-growing farms, gentler slopes to the hills, softer sunsets. A hazier, lazier atmosphere. A joy, again to see the accom­ northwards to Nanaimo and Departure Bay grateful to all O.B.'s in Canada for inviting plishments of conservationists at the for the two-hour ferry crossing to the city us to share their homes and lifestyles. Our Wildlife Interpretation Centre and their of Vancouver. particular thanks are due to Doctors Ashcroft, efforts to preserve the original charac­ Vancouver is a lovely city, surrounded as it Pilkington and Lomax who arranged our teristics of the old Kootenay river formation. is by inlets and waterways. A freshness from hospitality. We followed what has now Or to visit the trout farms, to ride the longest the Pacific pervades the down-town streets become almost a tradition of inviting free vehicular ferry in the world across the and walkways. An ideal venue for Expo 86, members of staff to travel in Canada — the storm-harrassed Kootenay Lake, or to drive which we visited, for most of the multi­ late Harry King, Eric Whittle and the Head­ through Sum m it Pass, where even the national exhibits are already sited and master have preceded us. Anyone who conifers shrink with cold and perish. We the Expo dome complex functioning. By the intends to visit or undertake professional managed to reach the summit of Thompson end of July, 1985, some 200,000 visitors duties in Western Canada would be most Mountain in the Lomax Jeep (take note. had paid to view Expo 86 and the amazing warmly welcomed by Messrs. Ashcroft, Bob Killingbeck and Trevor Haworth) and Omnimax Theatre where a huge hemi­ Pilkington and Lomax. They will not mind if I I flew in Alan's plane down to Richmond, spherical screen surrounds the 500 seat quote their 'phone numbers: Doctor Roy A. Idaho, for Sunday breakfast. What a pity audience. Gigantic images, nine times larger Ashcroft, 0101 403 442 3048; Doctor G. Roger we had no American dollars when the bill than those shown on normal large cinema Pilkington, 0101 403 239 0370; Doctor Alan had to be paid! screens, engulf the audience with scenes Lomax, 0101 604 428 9371. Dial direct, but Three days later we were on our way down and sounds from all sides. No sojourn in remember the 8-hour time difference to the Lower Fraser Valley by Trans-Canadian Vancouver would be complete without a visit Alberta and the 9-hour difference to British Highway One to Vancouver Island and to an American football game in the newly Columbia. Once again, from Margaret and Victoria, the most typically English provincial constructed Place Stadium, with its 60,000 myself, sincere thanks for a great holiday, and capital in Canada. Twenty four hours to see armchair seats and its famous air-inflated let it not be long before we meet again, next the sights — Parliament Buildings, the fibreglass roof. The admission prices were time, perhaps, in Blackburn. Provincial Museum, the undersea gardens, as surprising as the architecture — $20 per W.H.P. the notable Butchart Gardens landscaped seat, $5 to park the car! in the first instance from a disused quarry We must finally state our indebtedness to and the famous hotels in Victoria. Next day our Canadian hosts. We shall be eternally

Cook, Headmaster, that Old Blackburnians TRIBUTE TO FRED DEWHURST began to receive an annual communication (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 51 about their affairs, sporting interests and profes­ sional successes. The newsletter was so Archdeconry Representative for the Royal welcomed that Tom Sharratt, professional School of Church Music and has often acted as OUR THANKS Housemaster at instrumental courses at St. journalist with 'The Guardian' at the time, was Elphin's, Darley Dale, and at other centres round inspired to launch a first edition of 'Magister' THE editorial staff of "M agister" which has been so appreciated by Old Blackbur­ about the diocese. Many O.B.'s think of Fred as would like to thank everyone who has an Old Blackburnian (as, of course, he is really, nians ever since. since the rules of the Association admit all Sportsman, musician, teacher and mentor, contributed articles, letters and members of staff as Old Blackburnians), rather Fred Dewhurst has exercised his multifarious general views, without which the than an Old Clitheronian, for he always plays the talents over long years with constant grace and production of this magazine would good humour. In their orchestra and classroom, accompaniment at annual O.B.'s dinners. Not not be possible. only the Association, but this magazine itself has the school will long remember his unsparing cause to be grateful to Fred Dewhurst, for it is lar­ service. We wish himself and his dear wife, gely his production of the school's annual O.B.'s Margaret, continued good health and a long and PLEASE KEEP THEM COMING. Newsletter under the auspices of Brian Kemball- happy retirement. W.H.P. MAGISTER—Page 16 AUTUMN, 1985 OLD BLACKBURNIANS’ A.F.C. REPORT 1985 THE season began as usual with the Old Blacks Sevens with 16 teams from the L.A.L. playing on one of the hottest days of 1984. Starting on a high note, the first team paced themselves well and came through to defeat Old Boltonians 4-3 in the final, winning the Tom m y W hewell Trophy for the fifth time. In the league, however, the 1st XI never recovered from some heavy early defeats which sapped confidence amongst some players far too easily. The defence was eventually shored up and more points gained but it was a continued struggle and relegation only escaped by one place. Club captain, Dave Ainsworth clearly has a difficult task to raise his side after a few disappointing seasons at 1st team level. The 2nds had an excellent start and after ten games were lying second and going strongly. The inevitable 1st team calls and loss of student players, forcing team changes, didn't help and a few defeats before Christmas proved to be crucial. However, Tony McNamee as captain managed to steady the boat and a final league position of fifth was quite respectable. As often happens the 3rd and 4th XI’s bore the brunt of selection problems and it was soon obvious that Roger Master's third team would not have the success of the previous season. The 4th XI proved to be the entertainers and produced some excellent performances under Pete Earnshaw's leadership. P. W. D. L. F. A. Pts. 1st 30 7 7 16 41 63 21 Wilf McGuinness, the ex-England international and former Manchester 2nd 28 14 5 9 64 38 33 United player and manager, presented the awards at the Old 3rd 26 12 4 10 59 60 28 Blackburnians A.F.C. 's Annual Dinner. 4th 26 14 2 10 88 69 30 McGuinness (2nd left) is pictured handing over the first team Player of On the club scene, one of the main highlights was the Annual the Year Award to 'Di' Partington. Dinner on June 7th. A larger than usual attendance enjoyed an Looking on are (left to right): Phil Sumner (Chairman), Keith Taylor entertaining evening with Wilf McGuinness proving a good (Clubman of the Year), Dave Forbes (Fourth Team), Craig Hindle choice as guest speaker. The teams' Player of the Year and (Second Team) and Steve Walker (Third Team).______Clubman awards were presented as usual, and Mick Heaps of the 4th team also picked up the new leading goalscorer award. A sum of £150 was raised at the dinner for the Bradford City Fire Disaster Appeal. Private hires have once again formed the major source of bar 20 YEARS ON . . . income but it is now clear that these will have to be reduced next year and more social activity generated within the club. New BRIAN KEMBALL-COOK members will of course be made most welcome in very com­ BRIAN KEMBALL COOK writes from London to bring us up to date on the last fortable surroundings and can receive details at the club or from 20 years. He left as Headmaster of Queen Elizabeth's in 1965 to become head of Pat McCarthy (Tel. 46132). Bedford Modern School. During his headmastership an entirely new school was The '100' Club has continued to flourish under the watchful planned and built. It was opened in 1974. In 1976 the school was honoured with a eye of Norman Beaumont, the Club's new Vice-Chairman and visit by the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh. In 1977 he retired, and he and his wife £1500 in prize money has been eagerly snapped up this year by Marian moved to East Grinstead, where they are now living at 23 Grosvenor Road. the lucky participants. Since moving to Sussex both Brian and Marian Kemball-Cook have been active Finally, on behalf of the Old Blacks, I would like to pay in part-time teaching. Brian has conducted classes in Classical Greek and in Greek tribute to Ken Forbes, our current President, who has been Civilisation, and taught Latin and Greek for several years in local independent connected with the Club for all of its 60 years — a tremendous schools. He is currently a tutor with the University of Sussex Centre for Continuing feat! The full list of his main achievements are: membership Education. Marian Kemball-Cook has taught music for several years in a local started 1925, Trustee elected 1929, Chairman 1929-48, Life preparatory school, but is now concentrating on private pupils. membership elected 1948, President 1963 to the present. Ken still shows a great deal of interest in all matters and we enjoy They both have a great interest in foreign travel, and in recent years his continued support. have visited the Greek mainland, Corfu, Rhodes and, Belgium, and have made Many thanks Ken. several visits to Italy. PHIL SUMNER, July, 1985 Brian and Marian are both founder members of the East Grinstead Literary Society. Marian has served as Chairman of the Society, and they have both read papers on various literary topics over the years. Brian has happy memories of PRESIDENT OF E.L.G.A. introducing boys from the school to climbing in Snowdonia and the Lakes, and he still climbs in North Wales with his sons. Combining his interests, he is shortly WINS JUDGE WALMSLEY CUP to read a paper to the Literary Society on 'The Literature of Mountaineering'. Brian Kemball-Cook recently completed a verse translation of Homer's THE Old Blackburnian's Golf Competition was held at Wilpshire Golf Club on Thursday, 13th June, 1985. Odyssey. It is a line-for-line translation into English hexameters (the same metre as the original) and is to be published next year. The prizes were presented by the Captain of Blackburn, David A. Smith (1946-51). Their four children are all in London and happily occupied. Jessica took an Winner of the Judge Walmsley Cup was T. A. (Tommy) Martin, Honours degree in English at Oxford, qualified as a librarian, and worked for five of Wilpshire (1945-51), President of the East Lancashire Golf years as a school librarian. She is now married, with two children, and does much Association with 74-6-68 followed by David I. Forbes (Wilpshire) writing for educational journals; she specialises in children's literature. David, after (1954-63), Secretary of the Old Blacks with a 91-22-69. The Sir taking degrees in Mathematics and Philosophy at Oxford and in Operational Gilbert Gerrard Cup winner was Robert Adams (Wilpshire) Research at Lancaster, has specialised in the problems of disaster relief; he (1978-83) with a gross score of 76. has visited India, Tanzania and Somalia to report on relief operations. Geoffrey Because of the relatively low entry a discussion ensued as to is a research biochemist working on problems connected with blood, while Oliver whether to change the date at Blackburn next year with no has been accepted for a degree course in International Relations. decision to date. Brian and Marian would be delighted to hear from any Old Blackburnians Enquiries are welcomed by the organiser, Ray Smith, telephone who were at the School during their time in Blackburn. number 0254 53266. AUTUMN, 1985 MAGISTER— Page 17

MESSRS. RHODES, DEWHURST AND COOKE RETIRE

AS Queen Elizabeth's, along with every secon­ dary school in the kingdom, reassesses its curriculum in order to meet the demands of new ideas and examination systems, anyone who knows about or operates in such curricula realises only too well that for a school to meet with any kind of success there is always another hidden, unscripted curriculum constantly being serviced and added to by a dedicated staff. Thus it was that in July 1985 whilst we ostensibly saw move into retirement a biologist, and English specialist and a geographer,, we in fact were deprived of the daily services of so very much more. Simultaneously losing three good teachers of vast experience is a heavy blow to any school, but losing Messrs. Rhodes, Dewhurst and Cooke, and their extra skills as well, is particularly hard upon Queen Elizabth's. In straight numerical terms of years spent at QEGS, Mr. Fred Dewhurst easily leads this trio. A tribute to Fred's outstanding service to the school can be found on page have showed just how very deep and wide has been the service which Fred, five. Don and Stan have given to QEGS. Let all three rest assured that they will Fred had had his feet under the QEGS table almost two decades when be as equally missed in the staff room as they will in the classrooms, Mr. Don Rhodes joined our Biology Department as a recruit to the teaching laboratories and those manifold places outside school in which they have profession in September, 1966. His previous experiences over twelve years readily provided help, learning, care and encouragement. They are as Chief Fisheries Officer in charge of the Uganda Fisheries Department welcome to call on us at any time during what we hope will be long, based at Entebbe on Lake Victoria had been so illustrious as to gain him the healthful and interesting retirements. M.B.E. with which he was invested at Buckingham Palace by the Queen. E.J.W. In talking to him, however, one always has the sneaking suspician that, much as he enjoyed his job, he looks upon the two occasions when he acted as a Game Warden for the Ugandan National Parks as particular highlights of his many years in Africa. But even before Africa, Don had been much travelled, mainly because CHANGED ADDRESS? of war service. From Aireborough Grammar School, Yeadon, he went up to St. John's College, Cambridge, where he seemed to spend as much time fire-watching, as studying for his degree in Natural Sciences. Please advise new address to: Immediately upon graduating, either with the Queen's Royal Regi­ Magister ment or the Royal Indian Army, he saw service as far apart as the North- West Frontier and Burma and was eventually demobilised from Kuala c/o Q.E.G.S. Lumpur in Malaya. West Park Road All of such experience, and particularly because some of it was in time Blackburn BB2 6DF of war, is precious to any schoolmaster, and it has shown in Don's service to QEGS. Many of us are going to remember his short homilies, particularly at sixth-form assemblies, which have regularly drawn upon those Men going places call at experiences in order to illustrate the point he wished to make. Equally many sixth-formers—especially those in the last ten years after he became ROY MARLOR and choose Head of Biology—have had cause to thank him for the orderly administra­ quality clothes with a d iff­ tive skills gained as an Army and Colonial Officer which arranged the erence. A difference that excellent Biology Field Trips, local visits to such delights as Salmesbury Sewerage Works and particularly that constantly updated little notebook the particular man takes which could tell you in a twinkle of time exactly which medical or dental to his heart. school wanted what, when and how. Indeed, not only the sixth-formers, but the Careers Master was also regularly grateful to have such expertise on hand. Equally his services to first, the Railway Society, and then the Senior Scientific Society will be sorely missed. Just like Mr. Rhodes our third retiree, Mr. Stanley Cooke, is also a All the top names end up Yorkshireman, but unlike the biologist, our geographer is not entirely disappearing from the everyday school scene, since he has offered to at ROY MARLOR. For Suits, continue his services to swimming, at least for the foreseeable future. With Jackets, Trousers, Shirts, Mr. Cooke, as with Mr. Dewhurst, his life apart from interruption for military war service—even his graduate training at Leeds came in two Knitwear, Etc. sections—has been one of constant service to education, from London to Stockton-on-Tees, then by way of Ashby-de-la-Zouche and Caistor to Blackburn, where he joined QEGS Geography Department in 1969. Here again however, the academic discipline is only part of the enrichment that Stanley has given to school. For many years as leader of You should make ROY the Scout Group he was the man who compiled the weekly training MARLOR your shop—there's sessions which found their proving in the camps both at home and abroad no finer place in the whole which he also arranged. Simultaneously he breathed new life into the whole of school swimming. I know of more than one Head of P.E. who has of the North. been more than grateful for Stanley's caring for this very important sport and skill. At the same time Stanley has been quietly very proud of being associated with those young swimmers who have progressed right up to Olympic level in that sport. Certainly there are many boys and young men who point to him as the provider of chances to practise and compete. Quite apart from Scouts and swimming, Stanley brought his skills as a lay reader in the Church of England to bear in the classroom as a teacher of ROY Religious Studies and as the master-in-charge of the first forms. Here his sympathy towards and understanding of the needs of new boys in the school have quietly but definitely borne lasting results for good over the years of his influence. MARLOR PURE NEW COOC& Thus it is that in terms of years — all told some 73 accumulated years in FOK KAN ABOUT TOWN AND COUNTRY the case of these three gentlemen — that I suppose one could glibly make an assessment of their service to QEGS. However, let me emphasise as I BLACKBURN 53 King William St. Tel. 59372 end what I stated at the beginning, that service in depth and width and BURNLEY 30 The Mall. Tel. 23073 much of it hidden is what makes a good school into a great one and I hope I MAGISTER— Page 18 AUTUMN, 1985

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A. W. GREENWOOD (1972-81) Graduated B.A., Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. Government, Manchester NEWS IN BRIEF University. Appointed Student Chartered P. B. CLAYTON (1956-63) Appointed Head of Accountant for Thornton Bauer, Man­ Thornhill Middle School, Leeds. chester. M. R. COLE G raduated B.A., Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. TERRIE M. HARGREAVES (1979-81) Awarded Politics, York University. Awarded Depart­ H.N.D. in Business Studies, Bristol Polytechnic. mental Prize. Appointed Publicity Officer. N. J. ASKEW (1978-80) G raduated B.Sc., Class 2, D. COLLINSON (1960-70) Awarded Royal M. T. HARRISON (1970-80) Graduated B.A., Div. 2, Hons. Land Management, Leicester Poly­ Society Reserrch Fellowship in Chemistry. Class 2, Hons. Philosophy and Theology, technic. Appointed to Investment/Auctions ANDREA COOK (1978-80) Graduated B.A., Class Regent's Park College, Oxford University. Department, Edward Erdman, Chartered Sur­ 2, Div. 2, Hons. English and History of Art, Leeds Proceeding to City University, London. veyors, London. University. K. A. HAYES (1973-79) Graduated B.A., Class 2, RACHEL BAGGALEY (1976-78) Qualified M B., M. J. COOK (1973-80) Graduated B.TEC., H.N.D., Hons. Chemistry, Merton College, Oxford. B.S. Medicine, St. Thomas' Hospital Medical Geographical Techniques, Luton College of KAREN A. HAYGARTH (1979-81) Graduated School. Appointed Houseman at St. Thomas' Higher Education. B.A., Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. Accounting and H ospital. J. A. COVILL (1974-81) Graduated B.Sc., Class 3, Financial Administration, University College C. M. BALDWIN (1973-80) Graduated B.A., Hons. Pure Chemistry, Newcastle-upon-Tyne of N. Wales, Bangor. Appointed Trainee Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. American Studies (History) University. Appointed Research and Develop­ Accountant with Price, Waterhouse, Man­ University of Kent. ment Chemist, Blackburn Chemicals. chester. SARAH BARNES (1977-79) Qualified M B., B.S. M. N. COWELL (1979-80) Graduated B.A., Class R. J. HAYNES (1973-79) Graduated B.A., Class 2, Newcastle-upon-Tyne University. Appointed 2, Div. 2, Hons. Modern Languages (German and Hons. Modern Languages (French and German) House Physician Darlington Memorial Hospital Spanish) Salford University. Appointed Export Exeter College, Oxford University. Appointed to Jan. 1985, then House Surgeon, West Sales and Marketing with BCL Skerko Films, Management Development Trainee, Lloyds Cumberland Infirmary, Whitehaven. Swindon, Wilts. Bank, London. SUSAN E. BEAUMONT (1980-82) Awarded the REV. L. A. CRAGG, M.A. (1939-46) Appointed J. C. HEADLEY (1973-79) Graduated B.A., Class Marks and Spencer Prize and an industrially Honorary Canon of Hesham. I, Hons. Philosophy, Politics and Economics, sponsored scholarship. A. CROOK (1971-81) Graduated B.Sc., Phar­ University College, Oxford. Appointed Business A. D. BELL (1973-80) Graduated M.A., Class 2, macy, Sunderland Polytechnic. Analyst at I.C.l. Slough. Div. 1, Hons. German and Linguistics, St. A. CROWTHER (1972-78) Qualified M.B., B.S. M. R. HEADLEY (1974-80) Graduated B.A., Class Andrews University. King's College Hospital Medical School, 2, Div. 1, Hons. Engineering, Corpus Christi, A. S. BLACKBURN (1974-81) Graduated B.Sc., London. Appointed House Surgeon at East­ C am bridge. Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. Management Sciences, bourne District General Hospital. D. W. HEBBLETHWAITE (1971-81) Graduated U.M.I.S.T. Manchester. Appointed Trainee A. K. DANIELS (1974-80) Graduated B.Sc., Class B.A., Class 3, Hons. Geography, Leeds 2, Div. 2, Biochemistry, Sheffield University. Chartered Accountant, Coopers and Lybrand, University. Appointed Marketing Trainee, Appointed Quality Assurance Tech. Officer Manchester. Kodak, Hemel Hempstead. R. P. BOLTON (1961-68) M.A., B.M., B.C.L., (Method Development), Farley Health Products R. HELM (1967-73) Qualified M B., Ch.B. Liver­ M.R.C.P. Awarded M.D. by Bristol University. At Limited, Kendal. pool University. Elected F.R.C.S. 1982. present Lecturing and Honorary Senior E. JANE DARLING (1979-81) Graduated B.Sc., Appointed Registrar in Orthopaedic Surgery, Registrar, University Dept, of Medicine, St. Medical Science, St. Andrews University. Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Proceeding to Manchester University for James' Hospital, Leeds. D. J. HEYWORTH (1978-80) Graduated B.A., R. BRACEWELL (1970-79) Graduated B.A., Clinical Studies. Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. Economics, Manchester Class 2, D iv. 1, Hons. T o w n and C ou n try S. DIX (1974-81) Qualified LL.B., Class 2, Div. 2, Polytechnic. Planning, University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Hons. Law, Leicester University. CLAIRE C. HIBBIT (1978-80) Awarded R.G.N. in Appointed Assistant Planning Officer, Knowsley JANE DOBSON (1977-79) Graduated B.D.S. Nursing, Manchester Royal Infirmary School of Manchester University. General Dental M.B.C. Nursing. Appointed Staff Nurse, Park Lee J. H. BRETHERTON (1973-80) Graduated B.Sc., Practitioner. Hospital, Blackburn. Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. Land Management (Agri­ E. DOWSON (1973-81) Graduated B.Sc., KAREN HIGHAM (1979-81) Gained Physio­ cultural Specialization), Reading University. General Agriculture, Nottingham University. therapy Diploma, School of Physiotherapy, Appointed Surveyor with Ministry of Agriculture JO DUCAT (1979-81) Graduated B.Sc., Class 2, Manchester Royal Infirmary. Appointed Fisheries and Foods, Lincoln. Div. 2, Hons. Agricultural Science, Nottingham Physiotherapist at Hope Hospital, Eccles, N. J. BRUNSKILL (1969-79) Qualified M B., University. Manchester. D. S. ECCLES (1972-79) G raduated B.Sc., Class 3, Ch.B., Leicester University Medical School. (1978-81) Graduated B.A., Class 2, Hons. Chemistry, Queen Mary College, London K. HOGAN Appointed House Physician in chest medicine Div. 1, Hons. Politics, Liverpool University. and cardiology, Groby Road Hospital, Leicester. University. (1979-81) Graduated A. J. HOLDEN (1971-80) Graduated B.A.,Class2, C. BULLOCK (1971-81) Graduated B.A., Class 2, CATHRYN FAIRWEATHER B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. Psychology, Hons. Experimental Psychology, Jesus College, Hons. Biochemistry, Christ's College, Cam­ O xford. bridge. Continuing as research assistant in Plymouth Polytechnic. A. FEATHER (1973-80) Graduated B.Sc., Class 2, M. B. HOLT (1966-73) Appointed Works Biochemistry, Cambridge. Director of Fenniger and Blackburn Limited, A. BUTLER (1968-74) Ordained Priest in Black­ Div. 1, Hons. Mechanical Engineering, Loughborough University. Appointed to a post Slipper Manufacturers, Blackburn, as from 1st burn Cathedral. Appointed to the Parish Church October, 1984. with Philips Limited, Halifax. of St. Luke, Skerton, Lancaster. (1979-81) Graduated B.A., M. W. HOOPER (1971-78) Graduated B.Sc., Class GILLIAN P. CAMPBELL (1976-78) (Mrs. Row­ COLETTE GEORGE Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. Medical Sciences, New 2, Div. 1, Hons. Civil Engineering, Bolton land). Qualified M.B., Ch.B. Manchester. Hall, Cambridge. Proceeding to Manchester Institute of Higher Education. Appointed Appointed House Physician at Newcastle Gen. graduate engineer with Simon-build Limited. University for Clinical Studies. Hospital, Aug. 1984. Appointed House Surgeon P. HOOPER (1973-80) Graduated B.Sc., Class 2, at Hexham Gen. Hospital, Feb. 1985. LINDA J. GIBSON (1978-80) Graduated B.A., Div. 2, Hons. Agriculture. Research at A. R. CARYSFORTH (1974-81) Graduated B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. Philosophy, Sussex N ew castle. Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. Social Psychology, University. D. JANE HORSFALL (1978-81) Graduated B.A., Loughborough University. E. S. GORTON (1968-75) Passed Final Class 1, Hons. Modern History, Balliol College, R. E. CHARNLEY (1973-80) Graduated B.A., Class Examination of the Institute of Chartered Oxford University. Proceeding to D.Phil. 3, Hons. History, Lancaster University. Accountants. Course, Oxford. Appointed Student Insurance Adviser, A. J. GOSDEN (1974-80) G raduated B.A., Class 2, G. E. HUNDLEBY (1974-80) Graduated B.A., Endsleigh Insurances, Liverpool. Div. 1, Hons. Natural Sciences, Magdalene, Class 2, Hons. Engineering Science, St. John's S. A. CLARKSON (1982-83) Ja nu a ry 1984 passed Cambridge. Appointed Computer Analyst and College, Oxford University. Appointed Develop­ the Associateship Examination of the Royal Programmer, British Telecom. ment Engineer at Ricardo Consulting Engineers. College of Organists, gaining the Limpus, M. R. GRAY (1971-81) Graduated B.Sc., Class 2, I. M. HUNTER Graduated B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 1, Frederick Shinn and Durrant Prizes for highest Div. 2, Accountancy-Data Processing, Leeds Hons Mathematics, University College Durham. marks in the organ playing; the Sowerbutts and University. Appointed Trainee Accountant Appointed trainee accountant with Spicer and Durrant Prizes for highest marks in the paper­ Robson, Rhodes, Leeds. Pegler, London. work section; and the Read Prize for the highest overall marks in the complete examination. AUTUMN, 1985 MAGISTER—Page 19

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J. A. WHITELEY (1973-80) Graduated B.A., Class 2, Hons. Mathematics, Balliol College, Oxford Continued University. Appointed Graduate Trainee with British Aerospace PLC. J. PROCTOR (1974-80) Graduated B.A., Class 2, M. H. WILLIAMS (1970-80) Graduated LL.B., Jurisprudence, Brasenose College, Oxford Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. Law, Manchester University. Studying for Solicitor's Final University. Exam, at Guildford College of Law. Proceeding P. H. WILLIAMS (1971-78) Qualified B.M., B.Ch., D. HURST (1973-80) Graduated B.A., Class 2, to Articles with Alexander, Tatham and Co., Oxford University Medical School. Appointed Hons. Ancient and Modern History, Christ Manchester. House Physician, Heatherwood Hospital, Ascot, Church, Oxford University. D. M. E. REDDING (1974-80) Graduated B.A., Berkshire. 0, A. JAKUBOVIC (1973-80) Graduated B.A., Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. English, Trinity College, JANE WILSON (1979-81) Graduated B.A., Class Class 1, Hons. Modern Languages, Leeds Cambridge. 2, Div. 2, Hons. Social Policy and Administration, University. Proceeding to Leeds School of FIONA REDMAN (1979-81) Graduated B.Sc., Leeds Polytechnic. Education for P.G.C.E. Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. Opthalmic Optics, R. N. WILSON (1974-81) Graduated B.A., Class 2, VALERIE H. LIVESEY (1978-80) Graduated B.Sc., University of Wales, Cardiff. Proceeding to 1st Div. 2, Hons. Economics/Geography, Leeds Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. Botany, Sheffield year pre-registration appointment at Liverpool. University. Appointed Management Trainee University. S. F. ROE (1972-78) Graduated B.A., Class 2, Div. with British Mail Order Corporation. R. G. LOOMS (1971-81) Graduated B.A., Class 2, 2, Hons. French/German. Commencing P.G.C.E. G. P. YOUNG (1970-80) Graduated B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. Organisational Analysis and Course Exeter University 1984. Div. 1, Hons. Geography, Birmingham Industrial Relations, University of Salford. D. J. ROYLE (1973-80) Graduated B.Sc., Mechan­ University. Appointed Trainee Journalist with ANDREA J. LORD (1979-81) Graduated B.Sc., ical Engineering — Electrical options. North the Birmingham Post and Mail Limited. Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. Marketing Management, Staffs Polytechnic. Appointed Design Lancaster University. Engineering Trainee with GEC High Voltage DR. C. D. LUND B.Sc., M B., Ch.B, D.R.C.O.G. Switchgear, Stafford. (1961-68) Awarded M.R.C.G.P. An associated A. SHAW (1972-79) Graduated B.Eng. Class 2, partner with Drs. Anderson and Partners, Div. 1, Hons. Mechanical Engineering, Imperial Oxford and Cambridge Hong Kong. College, London University. Appointed Produc­ D. G MARSDEN (1974-81) Graduated B.A., Class tion Engineer, Shell Oil International, The Successes 2, Div. 2, Hons. Geography, Grey College, Hague. Durham University. Appointed Sales/Marketing D. A. SMITH (1973-81) Graduated B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. Computing and Electronics, Grey The following members of the School have Trainee, Land Rovers Parts Equipment. been elected to Open Awards: CHRISTINA L. MAUDSLEY (1979-81) Graduated College, Durham University. Appointed Systems Analyst-Programmer, Sun Alliance B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. Food Science and Cameron S. DOLEY: Instrumental Scholar­ Nutrition, Oxford Polytechnic. Proceeding to Insurance, Horsham. W. Sussex. Ph.D. course at Bradford University. H. J. SMITH (1973-80) Graduated B.A., Class 2, ship: Queen's, Oxford. History. C. J. McMAHON (1969-79) Graduated B.A., ClassHons. English, Oriel College, Oxford University. Andrew G. FELCE: Open Scholarship: Jesus, 2, Div. 2, Hons Business Studies, Leicester Studying for Diploma in Law at London. Oxford. Physics. Polytechnic. A. D. STAINTON (1971-78) Graduated B.A., Class Neil PARKER: Open Scholarship: Lady Mar­ V. CLARE MILLER (1977-79) Graduated B.Ch.D. I, Hons. German, King’s College, London. garet Hall, Oxford. English. Leeds University. Appointed House Officer at Appointed Authorization Clerk, Visa Inter­ Leeds Dental Hospital. national. In addition the following have gained SALLY MILLETT (1979-81) Graduated B.A., Class C. J. SUTTON (1973-79) Graduated B.A., Class2, places: 2, Hons. Physiological Sciences, Exeter College, Hons. Mathematics, Wadham College, Oxford Oxford. Commencing Clinical Medical Studies University. Appointed Scientific Officer, Gov­ Stephen J. BAINES: Christ's, Cambridge. at St. Bartholomew Hospital Medical School, ernment Communications H.Q. Cheltenham. Veterinary Science. London. D. SWALES, B.A. (1969-74) Ordained Deacon in in June 1984 to serve his title Tina G. COOK: Exeter, Oxford. Law. SARAH L. MONK (1978-80) Graduated B.A., John S. DAS: P.P.P. Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. History, Lancaster in the Parish of St. Luke, Eccleshill, Bradford. Oriel, Oxford. B. Darren Bowds: University. B. S. TEMPLEMAN (1978-81) Graduated B.Sc., Magdalen, Oxford. S. MUKHERJEE (1974-81) Graduated B.A., Class Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. Civil Engineering, Mathematics. 2, Div. 2, Hons. History, Kent University. Nottingham University. Appointed Site Alexandra H. A. DUGDALE: New Hall, Cam­ D. G. MURRAY (1974-80) Graduated B.A., Class Engineer with Tarmac National Construction. bridge. Veterinary Science. 1, Hons. Mathematics, King's College, N. R. THOMAS (1973-79) Graduated B.A., Class Steven W. HACKING: Girton, Cambridge. Cambridge. 2, Div. 1, Hons. History and Economics, Essex Engineering. J. F. O'REILLY (1979-81) Graduated B.A., Class 2, University. Proceeding to P.G.C.E. course, R. Gregory HADDOCK: Balliol, Oxford. Div. 2, Joint Honours History of Politics, Birmingham University. Modern History/Modern Languages. Leicester University. N. A. TONG (1971-81) Awarded the Christopher F. Chiagozie HILARY-NWOKONKO: Fitz­ M. J. PARDOE (1979-81) Awarded Half-Blue Bushell V.G. Scholarship in Medicine at Liver­ william, Cambridge. Law. 200m. Churchill College, Cambridge and Silver pool University. Gordon L. HOUGHTON: Magdalen, Oxford. Medal in the British Universities Athletics C. VERLANDER (1978-80) Graduated B.Sc., English. Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. Chemistry with European Championships held at Loughborough. Richard J. HUNT: Mathe­ G. A. PATEL (1974-81) Graduated B.A., Class 2, Studies (French), Sussex University. Magdalen, Oxford. J. R. VINCENT (1979-81) Graduated B.Sc., Class matics. Hons. Medical Sciences, Fitzwilliam College, David J. HUNTER: English. Cambridge. Proceeding to Medical Course at 3, Hons, Maths and Management, Manchester Oriel, Oxford. Middlesex University College Hospital. University. John A. NEWMAN: Hertford, Oxford. Geo­ N. J. PENSWICK (1973-80) Graduated B.A., M. J. WALKER (1974-81) Graduated B.Sc., Class graphy. Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. Social Administration, 2, Div. 2, Hons. Applied Biology, Sunderland Gail S. PERRY: St. John's, Cambridge. Lancaster University. Polytechnic. Classics. T. L. PHILLIPS (1971-81) Graduated B.A., Class 2, M. R. WALKER (1974-80) Graduated B.A., Class Anne C. ROWLAND: Trinity, Cambridge. Hons. Physiological Sciences, Magdalen 2, Hons. Mathematics, Christ Church, Oxford Modern and Medieval Languages. College, Oxford. University. Russell S. SHELDRICK: Regent's Park, E. PIDGEON (1973-80) Graduated B.A., Class 2, D. A. WALSH (1974-81) Graduated LL.B., Class2, Oxford. Theology. Div. 1, Hons. Graphic Design, Liverpool Div. 2, Hons. Law, Nottingham University. J. R. WALSH: St. Catharine's, Cambridge. Polytechnic. Appointed Management Trainee Save and Philosophy. JANET POOLE (1978-80) Graduated B.A., Class Prosper Unit Trust, Romford, Essex. David I. WHITELEY: St. John's, Oxford. 2, Div. 2, Hons. French Studies, Nottingham J. G. WARNER (1974-81) Graduated B.Sc., Engineering. University. Medical Science, St. Andrews University. Proceeding to Manchester University Medical Nicholas J. WHITTLE: Selwyn, Cambridge. R. POWDRELL (1972-81) Graduated B.Sc., Class Oriental Studies. 2, Div. 2, Hons. Mathematics, Imperial College, School, Clinical Training. London University. Appointed Chartered P. J. WHITEHEAD (1972-81) Graduated B.Sc., Accountant with Kidsons. Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. Chemistry, U.M.I.S.T. AUTUMN, 1985 MAGISTER— Page 20 MOUNTAINEER TO BE GUEST Profile on AT THE ANNUAL DINNER KEITH J. MILLER KEITH MILLER'S interest in mountaineering a lectureship in science of engineering materials THIS year's speakers at the annual has taken him all over the world. dinner represent a real variety of back­ at the University of London. He is currently a director of possibly the He has led 15 expeditions to different grounds and interests, but they have world's best university fracture laboratory, parts of the world, many of them interna­ one thing in common—they do get examining failures in aircraft, aerospace and tional. He is a gold medallist of the Royal around. nuclear and generating plant. He has been Geographical Society and in 1980, led the Pakistan-Chinese-British Scientific Expedi­ The speakers. Professor Keith J. Miller, Dr. editor-in-chief of the international journal T. S. Hindle and Mr. Robert S. Battersby, coyer "Fatigue and Fracture of Engineering Materials tion to the world's highest mountains, the Karakoram—behind the Pakistani side of the a 20-year span at School from the "Roaring and Structures" for eight years. Twenties" to post-war, and in a combination Prof. Miller is managing director of a consul­ Himalayas. The venture was recorded in of work and leisure, they have visited many tative group concerned with the safe design "Magister". And of course much more parts of the world. and operation of industrial engineering plants. extensive was the subject of Professor Dr. Hindle, who will propose a toast to the It is Prof. Miller's hobby, mountaineering, Miller's own "Continents in Collision—the School, spent 30 years in general practice at which has taken him around the world and led story of the 150th Royal Geographical Sale before retiring at the beginning of 1981. He him to write several authoritative books on Society's Anniversary Expedition to the has been round the world twice with his wife. the subject—see separate article. Karakoram", an important record of the They have friends in Australia and New Zealand Prof. Miller has been a School governor for a scientific journey. and spent some time with Roger Maltby a long number of years. Keith has written several books in fact couple of years ago while visiting British The third speaker proposing the health of about mountaineering and numerous short Columbia for four months—Roger giving them the guests, will be well-known to readers of articles concerning the development of a tour of Calgary in his TR 7. "Magister", articles having appeared about new techniques for use in remote areas—for Dr. Hindle, at School from 1927-37, is a con­ him and his "life-with-the-stars" in the previous example, new radar systems to measure the temporary of Fred Bury and first attended the two editions of the magazine. Bob Battersby thickness of glacial ice and to find volcanos annual dinner in Big School the year he left. He left School in 1940 and after completing a under the ice in Iceland. has regularly returned over the years and was commerce course at the technical college, Keith’s trip to Iceland was also mentioned last at the dinner three years ago. He qualified joined the RAF for five years until the end in a past edition of "Magister". But what in medicine from Cambridge and Middlesex of the war. He resumed his job as a junior of the future? Well Keith, who is married with Hospital, London, in 1942, and, after war service clerk with Blackburn Borough Council and was three grown-up daughters, is currently co­ with the RAMC, he held various hospital posts appointed assistant in the Publicity and Public ordinating a return to the Karakoram in a for two years before moving to Sale. Relations department two years later. similar venture to the one described above— He has a married son, who is an accountant He became Director of Publicity and Public this time from the Chinese side. and a married daughter, who is an actuary. His Relations in 1956 before moving to Morecambe brother William (1922-31), a retired accoun­ and Heysham then to Worthing in 1966. Four tant and company director, lives in Solihull, years later, he moved to Blackpool as director “ IT’S A KNOCKOUT” Warwickshire. and became secretary of the British Association He lists walking as his main hobby, one of the of Tourist Officers the following year. WHEN Bob Battersby was entertainments reasons for retiring to the Lake District this He was invited to join the North West chief at Morecambe, he was invited by BBC year. He lives in Grange-cver-Sands. Advisory Council on Broadcasting by the then The chief guest is Professor Keith J. Miller chairman of the BBC, Sir Michael Swann. The producer, Barney Colehan (of "Old Time (1943-48), currently head of the largest council is one of eight "watchdog” bodies Music Hall" fame) to field a team against mechanical engineering department in a British which help formulate BBC policy. Blackpool in the first heat of the now defunct university, having moved to Sheffield in 1977. Bob has played host, in his capacity as "It's a Knockout" television game. He had previously been a lecturer in the Director of Tourism and Attractions, to many He followed it up by taking charge of engineering department at Cambridge celebrities—just think for instance of the stars 11 teams in the series— one a year. Bob has University and is a Fellow of Trinity College, who have switched on Blackpool Illuminations many souvenirs and momentoes of that Cambridge. over thepast15 yea rs. time but none more prized than the Bob He took up an apprenticeship at Leyland Bob retired earlier this year. His wife died Battersby Award—presented to him as Motors on leaving school followed by three in 1982 after a long illness. thanks for his contribution to the series, years at Imperial College, London, and three It is Bob’s connection with the BBC game which finished in 1982. years at English Electric with a further three "It's a Knockout" which took him travelling all No English team had been able to match years at a Nigerian University before taking up over Europe—see separate story. the well-drilled Continental sides in the four years from its inception in 1966 until Bob moved to Blackpool in 1970. English -----(CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 CARCASSONE ’85 TV audiences were losing heart and switch­ de I'Education Nationale (ou mise en retraiteanticipee!)... MAIS, parait-il je suisle premier en France d ing over every week as an English team vouloir en beneficier depuis la publication des textes. Pour les faire appliquer correctement, il faudra failed to win—or worse still, ended up last. "We were beginning to become a bit of a peut-etre aller en Tribunal Administratif ou en Counseil d'Etat! En tant que lecteur du "Blackburnian" (et grace aux collegues qui viennent a Carcassonne), je me laughing stock," said Bob. "Our true-blue tiens au courant des bonnes et des mauvaises nouvelles de QEGS: tres touche et attriste par la mort de spirit was considered absolutely British but slightly absurd by the Continentals, Dennis SHAW (my Housemaster) de "Docteur" TYLER de Monsieur COULSON de "Jack" Marchant... who were taking the whole thing very j'apprends les departs a la retraite — Harry INGHAM, Ken WATSON, Bill PROCTOR et, dernierement, seriously indeed. Fred BURY — et je me demands souvent s'ils vont bien ... j'aimerais avoir des nouvelles. Et puis tous He was asked by Barney Colehan, pioneer les anciens collgues et amis qui restent fideles au poste . . . cela fait 10 ans, par exemple, que Jim of the game, if he could find a team to win. GROGAN promet a m’ecrire; la caravane "RABY" nous a fait le plaisir de faire un arret devant chez "We got together a good set of lads and nous; j'ai pu entendre la voix (musicale) de Jack MONK au telephone il y a quelques annees; M. et Mme lasses from Blackpool and thoroughly WHITTAKER ont quitte les plages nudistes d’AGDE une paire de fois pour venir nous voir; "Arlette" drilled them for six weeks, practising over (Mme LINDLEY) nous a visite; j’ai vu qu'en '79 (No.18 Volume 15) Stan COOKE et Brian HARDCASTLE and over again the games they were to play. en short, Phil ROYLE, plus frileux en survetement, ont encore pas mal de cheveux sur la tete — par We paved the way for other British teams by contre. Barry BROWN (photo avec Fred BURY 1985) commence a en perdrel Et les autres . .. ? winning the golden trophy in Essen, West Allez les gars, des lettres, des nouvelles: je regarde la photo des profs, dans le No. 10 Volume 15 Germany, after getting to the final as highest 1971 (nous etons tous plus jeunes) — au moins la moitie sont encore la et capables d'ecrire — en losers. Never again however were teams anglais ou en frangais ... le boulet, les promotions et responsabilites, la famille (les petits que je faisais allowed to know the games beforehand. sauter sur le trampoline le samedi matin, les dames que je draguais aux repas des profs et aux "Sherry The rules were immediately changed so parties"), les celibataires qui ont du se marrier (et avoir beaucoup d'enfantsl), sans oublier les amis de sides could not practise." Horncliffe qui me "pretaient" les petits pour les cours d'EPS, le club de gym, les cours de frangais, le Bob, Barney and BBC engineer Geoff "Marechal" secretaires.. . Lomas were treated as VIPs at the last Pour ceux qui ont eu du mal & comprendre mon "franglais" — les eleves: travaillez davantage et international final in Urbino, Italy. They venez vous perfectionner a Carcassonne; les parents: reviser votre frangais de I'ecole ou faites traduire were the only ones to have stayed with the par vos enfants; les collegues: en cas de difficulty, JACKSON traduiva a 5 francs la page (pour payer sa show from its inception—and the memories "presque nouvelle" voiture). of those 11 years will always remain with Mes respects a Monsieur le Directeur, Monsieur JOHNSON, et mes meilleurs souvenirs a tous a QEGS. me, said Bob. W. C. STANSFIELD, B.A. Hons. Classics, Dip. Phys.Ed., Cert.Ed-----chomeur? Autumn 1986 No. 30 Magister Price £1.00 Magazine of the Old Blackburnians' Association

CHAIRMAN OF GOVERNORS LAYS FOUNDATION STONE OF NEW BLOCK IN GLORIOUS SUNSHINE AFTER the indifferent weather of the summer — vividly etched in the Head Master s memory, typing University references by electric light in the middle of the day on the supposed Bank Holiday Monday — September has proved warm and sunny, and the good weather held until the last for the slightly delayed Laying of the Foundation Stone by the Chairman of Governors, Mr. E. C. Marsden. Although not known to the school beforehand, the sub-contractors of the pre-cast concrete floors, Bisons, arrived as if on cue at 0715 hours, and by the time the assembled group had met just before mid-day, 40 ft. slabs of concrete were being cheerfully swung to and fro, as, at a small domestic ceremony, Mr. J. S. Singleton, J.P., F.R.I.C.S., Vice-Chairman of the School Governors and Chairman of the Building Sub-committee, warmly welcomed Mr. Marsden and Bishop Victor Whitsey to what Mr. Singleton described as ‘this most auspicious occasion'. In a few apposite words, Mr. Singleton pithily elaborated upon the paper work which the Chairman of the Governors directed concerning the new buildings, and he then invited the Chairman to lay the Foundation Stone. Mr. Charles Carefoot, representing the builders, presented the Chairman with the usual silver trowel, suitably inscribed, which was then used to lay the Foundation Stone in place, and in this latter task, Mr. Marsden was helped by Bruce Greenwood, age 13, of 3U, Nasim Labib, age 11, of 1S, and Benjamin Coupe, aged 10 of J3. ■ '/ Throughout the ceremony, from a brilliant blue sky the sun shone down upon the assembled throng, with shafts of light softly illuminating the artificial stone of the new building and casting warm glow over the proceedings. The words of the ceremony were punctuated by the creaking of the 200 ft. crane as it worked away, the whirr of the machinery of the jib and, in the far distance, the continued hum of the school at work in the middle of these exciting events. After Mr. Carefoot, for the builders, had welcomed the oppor­ tunity of thanking the school for the contract on behalf of themselves and the consultants, Bishop Whitsey sought God’s blessing upon the work in hand, upon the work of the Governing Body, the Staff and the School, and closed the ceremony with the Blessing. Invited guests included Peter Kennedy Head Boy, Rebecca Whalley (daughter of Old Black Ivor), Messrs. Singleton and Fraser (from the building’s architects, Bray/Singleton of Lytham St. Annes), Mr. D. Lomax from Donald Lomax, and Mr. T. Chadwick, representing the consultants, Mrs. Oakley and Mrs. Duckworth, representing The Elizabethan Association, Mr. Keith Wightman, Mr. David Forbes and Mr. Fred Gillibrand representing the Old Blackburnians' Association, and the two Vice-Masters, Mr. John Knowles and Mr. Eric Whittle, the Bursar and Mrs. Waring, and Mrs. Martindale, Chairman of the Common Room. The assembled throng then donned suitable head gear (th$ - L. to H.: Headmaster; Rebecca Whalley, Head girl; Peter Kennedy, Head boy; Benjamin Coupe, J3; Chairman of Governors; Bruce Greenwood, 3U. Head Master looked particularly fetching in his blue hard-helmei colour co-ordinated with his Oxford academic hood), and inspected the ground-floor of the new buildings whilst Bishop Victor went down Memory Lane on an extended tour of the School, (which you, the reader, can also do in later pages of this magazine). ! Then forty-four visitors adjourned to the Head Master's House for a lunch thoughtfully prepared by the school's kitchens where further examination of the school’s plans were undertaken. The assembled party did full justice to a good lunch, which prompted th(j Provost to remark that it was a pity we did not lay Foundation stoned more often! but it was reassuring to step out into the warm Octobeii sunshine and realise that nigh-on 1200 pupils were by now quietly working away, with their attendant 81 masters and mistresses, eagerly looking forward to the new buildings which some will remember as the main location of their studies, in just eighteen months time. Some will note with considerable irony the juxtaposition of £11/2 million pounds worth of building being officially begun in the very week when the Labour Party reasserted its threat to destroy the School forever, and to thank God for the traditions of the past and that hope for the future which had been the theme of the Bishop’s prayers . ..

Quam Elissa refundavit Semper sit in flore L. to Ft,; Peter Kennedy, Head boy; Benjamin Coupe, J3; Chairman of Governors, Schola Blackburnensis . .. VIVAT! VIVAT! VIVAT! Bruce Greenwood, 3U; Bishop Whitsey; Nasim Labib 1S. MAGISTER— Page 2 AUTUMN, 1986

OBITUARIES It is with regret that we record the deaths during the past year of the following THE Old Blackburnians. We offer our deepest sym pathy to their families. BERNARD DEAN WALMSLEY REFRIGERATION MR. BERNARD DEAN WALMSLEY of St. Annes, Great Langdale, Cumbria who died on July 2 last, left estate valued at £293,840 gross (£291,546 net). He left his home and the plot of land known as Colwyth Pasture to the National Trust, £1,000 to Fairhaven Congregational Church, Fairhaven, for the repair of the stained glass CENTRE windows, £500 each to the Imperial Cancer Research Fund and the Langdale- (Blackburn) Ltd. Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team, the full-size cartoon of the stained glass windows made by this wife and himself for Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Blackburn, to that school, the heraldic cartoons for the windows made by his wife and himself for Samlesbury Hall, near Blackburn, to the Samlesbury Hall Trust, and his bookcase and SCHOOL BUILDINGS brass coal box formerly belonging to John Ruskin to the Brantwood Trust, Coniston. CHERRY TREE, BLACKBURN ANDRE BUR ANDRE BUR died May 1986 at the age of 67. He taught French at Q.E.G.S. for about four years in the early fifties. At this period he lived in Duke's Brow where Ormerod House now stands. He retired about seven years ago and since then has lived in Robertsbridge, East Sussex. He is survived by a widow, two daughters and two sons, the youngest being about 28.

Telephone and at HERBERT ISHERWOOD M.A., Cantab., F.R.I.C.S. HERBERT ISHERWOOD M.A., Cantab., F.R.I.C.S. died in Blackburn on 25th Blackburn 21637 Accrington 33404 October, 1985 aged 81. Educated at Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Blackburn and Downing College, Cambridge. He was a keen athlete at school and a member of Downing College Boat Club, rowed in the Downing College Trial Eights in 1924. In 1926 he joined the Colonial Service as a probationer surveyor with the survey ★ ★ department in Lagos, Nigeria, where he rose to Assistant Director of Land Surveys in 1947 and four years later was appointed Director of Surveys in Accra, Gold Coast (later Ghana) where he remained until his retirement in 1954. Herbert became involved in Freemasonry in 1932 and was a founder member of Distributors for Osborne, the Old Blackburnian's Lodge. He was a sidesman at the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Mellor and was also a member of Mellor Parochial Church Council. Since retiring he Craig-Nicol and Lee had been an active committee member of Mellor Conservative Association and was a founder member of the Ribble Valley Conservative Association. He was a member of Blackburn Arts Club and Theatre Trust, and a valued member of Blackburn Society of Antiquaries being a collector of furniture, porcelain, rare books and maps. He leaves a widow, Kate, daughters Jean and Cathleen, five grandchildren and two great grandsons.

MRS. MARY C.SEYD MRS. MARY C. SEYD (nee Carter, formerly Watson) died in a Guildford Hospital on 5th October, 1985 aged 67. Miss Carter as she then was, taught art at Q.E.G.S. (1939-40).

LORD WOOLLEY LORD WOOLLEY the Blackburn-born former president of the National Farmers' Union has died, aged 81. He was a director of the family pharmaceutical firm, Cupal Ltd. of Blackburn and farmed at Hatton Heath near Chester. Educated at Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School, Blackburn he later went to the Scapa Group Lancashire School of Agriculture. As Mr. Harold Woolley, he started farming at the age of 20, and held many posts in the farming world including six years as NFU president in the 1960s. pic For services to agriculture, he was awarded the CBE, knighted, and then made a Lord in 1967. He retained links with his home town as a former chairman of the Old Blackburnians. Scapa Group has expanded since 1927 - to become an Lord Woolley, a widower, is survived by four sons and two daughters. He has many international company with capabilities in North America. relatives in the Blackburn area, including present health authority chairman, Ian Europe, South Africa. Australia, New Zealand, India and Woolley, who is his nephew. The funeral was at Waverton Church near Chester. the United Kingdom We are one ol the world's largest paper machine clothing manufacturers MR. GEORGE F. SINGLETON We make and supply specialised industrial textiles, and MR. GEORGE F. SINGLETON of Links Road, St. Annes on Sea, has died in Blackpool are one of the world's leading suppliers of fabrics, plates Victoria Hospital. He was 95. and presses for wet and dry filtration He was a leading Blackburn and Manchester business man and also a member of Blackburn Town Council for many years. We are the world's largest suppliers ol musical After having been a mill manager in Blackburn at the age of 23, Mr. Singleton instrument felts, we spin yarns, dye yarns, make artificial established the firm of G. F. Singleton and Company Auctioneers and Valuers in 1922 sports playing surfaces, coloured decorative felt and and although he retired 12 years ago, he retained a close interest in the textile industry mesh fabrics for horticultural and agricultural uses ^nd became consultant to the company. He had been president of Blackburn Chamber of Commerce and of Blackburn We also produce baling presses, waste disposal Liberal Association, and a governor of Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School. A stalwart systems, and refuse collection vehicles of Methodism in Blackburn, he assisted in the inauguration of Queen's Hall Methodist Mission of which for many years he was honorary treasurer and he remained keenly interested in the Wesley Hall which followed the original mission. For many years he took a great interest in the musical life of Blackburn and at St. Scapa Group pic Annes where until recently he was a familiar figure on the Royal Course. He leaves ^ Blackburn four daughters and a son, John who is now senior partner in the firm.

d AUTUMN, 1986 MAGISTER— Page 3 SUCCESS FOR RACY START FOR MODEL CONDUCTORS Ivor Bolton and John Longstaff have both been in the news this year. John was singled out for special praise at the second Leeds Conductor’s Competition sponsored by the Leeds Permanent Building Society. He was one of the youngest among the 80 entrants and the Chairman of the Jury spoke most enthusiastically about the promise shown by John who was awarded fourth place. John was at Q.E.G.S. from 1973-80 and is the eldest son of Jack Longstaff, Director of Music at the school until his retirement this year. After studying music at Cambridge, John has spent 18 months as a conductor in Kiel, West Germany. Ivor Bolton (1969-76) is Director of the Glyndebourne Chorus and Director of Music at St. James’s Piccadilly and of the Piccadilly Festival. After graduating from Clare College, Cambridge with MA and MusB degrees he continued his studies at the Royal College of Music where he was Conducting Scholar and gained major prizes in conducting and harpsichord solo A year at the National Opera Studio coincided with his appointment as conductor of Scholar Cantorum of Oxford. He is increasingly in demand as a conductor and has YVETTE LIVESEY, a former pupil of Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, has made a dream start conducted performances of Mozart's Don to her new modelling career—by winning the title of Miss Haydock Park. Yvette, 18, of Clitheroe Giovanni' and Stravinsky's The Rake's Road, Whalley, lifted the £250 first prize in her first week as a model, working for a Manchester- Progress' for Opera 80 and will conduct Mozart's based agency. She was chosen from six finalists and now hopes to receive other assignments as a ‘Cosi fan tutte' at Aldeburgh later this year. result of her victory.

A HALF CENTURY! COMMITTEEMAN Harold CHRISTOPHER CATLOW Burrows (1913-22) has notched up half a century B.Sc., A.C.A. (1972-78) with the Rotary Club of Blackburn. And the unique CHRISTOPHER has been appointed to a post achievement was honoured with Arthur Anderson & Co. in Perth, Western with a special presentation Australia, and is engaged to marry an Australian dinner and a Rotary girl (Helga) who is studying for Ph.D. at an International fifty year Australian University. membership award. His sister Gillian Catlow (1981-83) is now a Mr. Burrows is pictured very successful International Model who spends receiving his award from her time globe trotting. John Brown, President of the Rotary Club of Blackburn watched by, from left, Jeremy Stirrup, Keith Gledhill and Keith Isherwood. FELLOWSHIP AT HARVARD DIAMOND JUBILEE FOR TWO PROFESSIONALS BRIAN LEWIS of Balliol College, Oxford has SIXTY gone and ! That's the boast of two been offered a Frank Knox Memorial Fellowship Blackburn professionals who are celebrating their diamond jubilee careers. at Harvard. Placed on a short list back in Solicitor John Sharpies and chartered February, amongst the reserves, he thought his accountant Eric Sagar, (a past President of the Old chances to be minimal, since there were about Blackburnians' Association), both completed 60 180 applicants from all over the Country and in years with their respective firms. every discipline. With only four Fellowships on Mr. Sharpies 83, first qualified as a solicitor in offer therefore, there is a degree of prestige 1925 and has enjoyed all aspects of the job ever since. attached to this award. "You never lose interest—there's always some­ thing new to learn," he says. He does admit, however, that he will probably bow MR. ERIC SAGAR out of the family partnership before he reaches 90, m r . JOHN SHARPLES and leave it to son James and the other partners. There’s one problem however—Mr. Sharpies lives above the office in Preston New Road with his wife Winifred, so retiral may never be quite complete. COMMONWEALTH “When you’re always at the end of an intercom," he says, “you can never fully escape!" He says the secret to his stamina is moderate outdoor exercise, either gardening or walking. GAMES TRIUMPH Meanwhile, 77 year-old Eric Sagar is still going strong after 60 years with chartered accountants Porter, Matthews and Marsden, East Park Road, Blackburn. A TREMENDOUS success was achieved by He qualified in 1931 and became a partner in the firm in 1939, now acting as a consultant. swimmer Nick Hodgson (1974-83) at the XIII His son Ian is also a partner and Eric’s wife, Muriel, said the firm was part of his life, and he was not Commonwealth Games held in Edinburgh during planning to give up for some time yet. July. Nick produced a personal best time in the Mr. Sagar’s main hobby is golf and he is a member of Blackburn Golf Club. 200 metres Butterfuly to win the bronze medal. MAGISTER— Page 4 AUTUMN. 1986 LETTER FROM AMERICA

Fountain Valley School SEED AND Colorado Springs Colorado 80911 Thursday, 20th February

Dear Mr. Bancroft, ltd Greetings from America!! I hope you are well, and that you are managing to GABBUTT keep the maths department running with its usual degree of controlled mayhem. The school has about 200 pupils and about 30 teachers. School starts at 7.55 in the morning, and finishes at 3.15. The day is divided into 9 periods of 45 minutes each, with 5 minutes between each period. There is no “break” or “lunchtime” , but everyone has period 3 free, and has period 6 or 7 free for lunch. On Monday period 3 is given over to the all school meeting, the only official school assembly of the week. There are no hymns, talks or prayers, just notices and sports results. On Monday evenings, there is the all school dinner, the only Booksellers sioce 1907 other time during the week when the whole school meets. It is a formal dinner, with smart dress required and waiters for each table, selected from the freshman, sophomore and junior (1 st, 2nd and 3rd) years. I, being a senior, (4th year), am spared this task. It seems strange to me that the only two occasions when the whole school meets happen wthin 8 hours of each other, but no-one here thinks it odd at all. The school library is extremely well stocked and run, infinitely better than our library is. A good library is invaluable for doing work, and it's a great pity we don’t have one at QEGS. The food here is excellent. There is a wider selection and there’s more of it. 4 and 6 PRESTON NEW ROAD Even so, you can soon start to miss the traditional QEGS delicacies of sausage, mash and beans, with apple crumble and custard for pudding. In fact, Americans BLACKBURN. don't have custard at all, and they can't make rice pudding to save their lives. Telephones 698226 Even a really delicious spaghetti meal can't make up for this. Students study up to six major and two minor subjects at a time. English is & 59855 compulsory throughout their time here, and other subjects are required to be studied for other lengths of time. Some courses take a whole year to complete, whilst others last only a term. There are a much wider range of courses available than at QEGS, especially in the senior year where teachers can teach their favourite subject, without worrying about it fitting into any external syllabus. This is because pupils are not working towards final, externally set exams but are being continually assessed and graded on every piece of work they do. This means that for the seniors applying to university, the grades at the end of this term are the last ones their colleges will see before making decisions, and so next term is not important for them. This contrasts sharply with the British system, where the last term for the TRAVEL AGENTS 2nd year Sixth is the most important. TOURS BY AIR AND COACH I am studying Physics, English, History and Photography as majors, and Jazz Band and Vocal Group as minors. I am not studying maths as I am already well AGENTS FOR LEADING beyond the highest level course offered. I am enjoying all the courses, and TOUR COMPANIES particularly enjoy having such a wide variety. With all due respect, just studying maths and physics all the time could get pretty boring. This said, I find some of the courses drag a little as we have fewer lessons per week. The school works on a two day time table instead of the five day one used in British schools. Thus instead of a Monday, Tuesday etc. timetable, we have A- days and B-days. These simply alternate throughout the week. This is very easy to use, although the first question you usually hear in the morning is ‘‘What day is it, you know, like, er A or B.?’’ The whole atmosphere at the school is a great deal less formal than at QEGS. Both pupils and teachers wear jeans and open neck shirts to class, and you are J. & F. ASPDEN not required to call teachers “sir” . I find that this is typical of the whole idea of which the school is based. Like QEGS, the school aims to give its student a good academic and physical education, but unlike QEGS and many other (Blackburn) Ltd independant schools in Britain, it does not stress manners, respect, appearance or, for want of a better word, chivalry. The school aims to prepare the students for university and life after that, but not to turn them into “ladies” and "gentlemen” , Travel Services which is what I always believed to be part of the QEGS philosophy. Because pupils can change their courses so often, they don't have forms and WWV form tutors, but rather are split up into advisor groups with between 5 and 10 pupils in each group. It is the job of their advisor to see that they are well, and to heip them if they have any problems. Each advisor group meets each Thursday period 3, and advisors sometimes take their group on trips or out to lunch. 3 Park Road, 23 Railway Road, The school is at 6,000 ft and the weather has been wonderful, very warm and Blackburn, Lancs. Darwen, Lancs. hardly any snow. I'm going to spend a week skiing with Mr. Hogarth, a British Latin teacher as part of Interim Week, when all normal school activities are Telephone 52323 Telephone 71127 suspended and various trips are undertaken. I hope everything runs OK at school, although it would have been flattering to discover it fell down after I left. I extend my best wishes to yourself, the Headmaster and family all the staff at the school, especially those who had the QEGS CHOICE FOR TRA VEL misfortune to teach me whilst I was there. I'm enjoying myself, but also looking forward to getting home. Yours sincerely, TOBY SCOTT. AUTUMN, 1986 MAGISTER— Page 5 ERIC KAY RETIRES

‘ERIC! . . . ERIC!’ — these words, spoken in unforgetable Saturday mornings on a wind stentorian tones and with Churchillian authority, swept, rain lashed Lammack, when even the were frequently to be heard ringing round the old most ardent non-scientist would have found it laboratories and reverberating through the preferable to remin at home, curled up in an easy corridors of the Radcliffe wing and were the chair, reading an unexpurgated version of source of much speculation amongst my fellow ‘Computer Orientated Mathematical Physics'. sixth formers at the time. However, I had to wait Under his enthusiastic leadership, it is fair to say several years — until my return to Q.E.G.S. as a that the House enjoyed a considerable degree of member of the teaching staff— before I was able success and, win or lose, retained the spirit of to appreciate fully the significance of these “friendly Frobisher”. opening ejaculations. They were, indeed, synonymous with a request for help — a call from Eric Kay's affinity for the school is also evident the then Senior Science Master, Dr. Tyler, for a in his long standing connection with the Old second opinion on either a departmental matter Blackburnians' Association. He has been a or an administrative problem relating to the ostentation and with an efficiency that rendered committee member for some twenty years and whole school. Eric Kay was the man who the ratio of work output to work input almost his election as Chairman for 1980-82 was provided this counsel, and throughout his 100%. Never dictatorial nor one to bear a justifiable recognition for his many years of teaching career his wisdom and advice have grudge, he was always approachable and held in service. During his period of office he been sought by a variety of organisations and the highest regard by all members of his persuasively encouraged all leavers to become individuals within the school community. department. Unquestionably it was the school members of the Association and travelled the which benefited primarily from his expertise as a length and breadth of the country in visiting the Eric was a pupil at school from 1937-43, but Physics teacher, but Eric also found time to serve various O.B.'s branches. It should be a source of describes that'particular period of his life as as a visiting lecturer to Blackburn Technical satisfaction to all concerned with the continued ‘undistinguished’ — although he did acquire College from 1951-63 and as a J.M.B. ‘A’ level well-being of the Association to know that Eric is early administrative experience as the prefect’s Examiner since 1963. to maintain his link as the liaison officer between dance organiser! At the age of 17 he entered these branches and the school. Queen's College, Cambridge, to read Natural Although the teaching of Physics was his Sciences, but soon found that life there was not raison d’etre and an obvious priority, his Away from the academic environment Eric’s all a ‘bed of roses’. A letter written at the time involvement in so many facets of school life extra curricular activities have been — and still from Cambridge to the editor of ‘The made his overall contribution of inestimable are — many and varied but, in keeping with the Blackburnian' states that ‘Kay is reported to value. Furthermore, his enthusiasm and energy school motto, invariably involve his talents being spend two afternoons per week crawling through (both potential and kinetic) for any activity in used for the benefit of the community at large. He pungent ditches under the lofty, eagle eye of the which he was involved appeared boundless and is an elder and choir member at Revidge Fold S.T.C. sergeant'. After graduation Eric spent two was a source of encouragement to others. U.R.C. and a leading light in the Church's years as a research physicist with the Dunlop During his time at Q.E.G.S. Eric was Dramatic Society, membership of which has Rubber Company, Birmingham, before moving instrumental in the organisation of School enabled his interest in the stage to find further to a similar position with Lansil Textiles Limited, Dinners and a National Savings Group, held the expression as a producer of several plays and Lancaster. Research however, did not provide position of inaugural secretary to both the Staff musicals. Not content with remaining behind the the challenge he was seeking, and after and Housemasters’ Committees, edited the scenes, however, his Thespian tendencies have obtaining a Diploma of Education at Manchester School Year Book (a forerunner of the present projected him across the footlights, where he has University he joined the staff at his Alma Mater in Calendar) and was Vice-President of the portrayed a variety of roles ranging from a 1949. Scientific Society. Less sedentary and more 'bemused butler' to a ‘vacillating vicar’ — thus physical involvement was displayed in both his ignoring Sir Laurence Olivier’s maxim that Eric is perhaps a little reluctant to admit that he role as Master in charge of the Second XI cricket 'acting is the not thing for a grown man'. was initially appointed to teach Chemistry along team and as a member of the choir. Along with with Physics and Mathematics — hence he had the late Dr. Tyler — but minus a computer — he To say that Eric will be missed from Q.E.G.S. is some experience of real teaching before, like the was, for several years, responsible for the an understatement, for he leaves a gap that will good physicist he is, taking the path of least planing and construction of the School be very difficult to fill. Dedicated schoolmaster he resistance and concentrating on what many Timetable. This particular exercise, however, certainly was, but above all he was a Christian regard as the fundamental science. In 1960 he must have been a ‘labour of love’, for it was Gentleman who respected the individual was awarded the A.Inst.P. in recognition of his imperative that preliminary work on each irrespective of his rank or possessions. He was research in Physics, was promoted to Head of succeeding year’s arrangements should begin also one of a number of recently retired staff, Department in 1970 and from 1976 was both a on Valentine’s Day. As stage lighting adviser to whose collective contributions over the years Senior Teacher and Head of the Science the Dramatic Society, his contribution to the have been a major factor in establishing the Department. His appointment to the latter post success of many memorable productions has excellent reputation the school now holds both was both well merited and appropriate, for Eric deservedly won much praise. The spectacular locally and nationally. Those of us who remain was very much involved in the conception and and varied effects created by his ingenious use should not only be conscious of this fact but also design of our splendid Holden Laboratories. The of floods, spots, dimmers and gels, invariably exceedingly grateful. fact that the first floor is the domain of the provided the audience with an experience that Physicists whilst the Chemists are condensed was both illuminating and enlightening. Never Proud of his own status as an Old below has been a point of discussion on a variety consciously seeking the limelight himself, he Blackburnian, Eric has had the further of occasions. Eric’s explanation for this is quite graciously performed, nevertheless, the duties of satisfaction of seeing his three children — simple — as some of their work involves an unofficial P R O. on occasions such as the Michael, Susan and Christine — not only receive consideration of matters extraterrestrial and Carol Service and Speech Day when 'town an integral part of their education at Q.E.G.S. but cosmological, it is not unreasonable for officially met gown'. attain considerable academic distinction in the Physicists to be sited closer to heaven! process. His richly deserved retirement will give Justifiably proud of the buildings he still is, but it is If Eric’s first love was the Physics Department, him the chance to reflect not only on their past to the personnel who have operated in them that then this affection for Frobisher came a very achievements but also on their future progress. he has shown the greatest allegiance, and close second. He was a House Master from 1950 Additionally, there will be the opportunity to whose efforts and achievements over the years until his retirement and between 1970-76 was pursue his interests in golf, gardening and he was always willing to enunciate. Clear and proud to hold the position of Senior House photography, as well as time to complete those concise when expressing his views, there was Master. In this capacity he led by example, never ‘little’ decorating jobs lined up for him by his never any doubt as to where he stood on a shirking the extra demands made on his time and charming wife Doreen. To them both go our best particular issue and he could be singularly always present to give advice and wishes and the hope that they will enjoy good dismissive of anyone who ventured to be mildly encouragement whenever the House was health and every happiness for many years to critical of his beloved Science department. involved in any sporting activities. Not come. Administrative duties were performed without surprisingly, therefore, he has spent many W.E.M. MAGISTER— Page 6 AUTUMN, 1986 A.G.M. REPORT AND BALANCE SHEET

OLD BLACKBURNIANS ASSOCIATION—BALANCE SHEET as at 31st JULY, 1985 M inutes of the 57th Annual General Meeting held at the School on the 26th November 1985 at 8.00 pm. 1985 £ £ NET ASSETS Present Lammack Ground at cost less sales . 1.207.77 1,208 Mr. Keith Wightman and sixteen others.

INVESTMENTS AT COST £1,250 4% Consols (Market value £489) ...... A p o lo g ie s £650 81/4% Barclays Bank PLC Unsecured Loan Stock 1986/93 Messrs. E. Fairhurst, B. Birtwistle, W. K. Forbes, B. R. (Market value £55 6)...... 582 59 582 Brown. E. C. Marsden, I. D. Newton, W. H. Procter and £2,421.58 8 1/4% Treasury Stock 1987/90 (Market value £2,224) 2.230.62 2.230 Professor Varey. £2,879.07 63/4% Treasury Stock 1995/98 (Market value £2,228) .... 2.230 62 2.231

6.204 43 6,204 The Minutes of the 1984 Annual General Meeting were read and approved. LOAN TO Q.E.G.S. 6,000.00 6,000

DEBTORS: Advertisers 220 Secretary’s Report Ground Rent . 5 The Secretary's Report is annexed to these minutes.

A cco u n ts CASH AT SAVINGS BANK ...... 285.30 269 The Treasurer produced and gave a brief report on the accounts for the year ended 31st July 1985 which CASH AT LLOYDS BANK ...... 600 46 2,302 unfortunately showed a loss of some £2,398.00. This was wholly accounted for by the unusual cost of the CASH AT NATIONAL PROVINCIAL BUILDING SOCIETY 1,750.00 previous edition of Magister and Who's Who previously 2,571 referred to in the Minutes. He reported that an account had been opened at the National and Provincial Building 16,227.96 16,208 Society and the sum of £1750.00 invested. It was CREDITORS: Printers 925.00 950 resolved that the accounts be adopted and the meeting Inland Revenue 33.53 70 recorded a sincere vote of thanks to the Treasurer Fred Postage ...... 165.00 140 Gillibrand and also a vote of thanks to the Auditors.

1984 Annual Dinner 15,104.43 Mr. Read referred to the report he had given to the Committee in January 1985 and reminded the meeting that 145 had attended the Dinner and no applicants for REPRESENTED BY: tickets had to be refused. The new caterers had proved WAR MEMORIAL GROUND to be very satisfactory and he had received no complaints. He thanked the Football Club for bar LIFE MEMBERSHIP FUND arrangements, the Head Master for his hospitality prior Balance at 1st August. 1984 11.169.07 8,483 New members...... 2.460 00 2,846 to the Dinner and the School and its staff for all their assistance. 13.629.07 11,329 5.25 160 M agister 13.623.82 The Meeting recorded a vote of thanks to Roger Smith and rest of the Sub-Committee who had taken on ACCUMULATEDFUND the onus of producing the last edition of Magister and Balance at 1 st August. 1984 2.671 76 2,076 Roger Smith in turn paid tribute to Garry Readett and his (Deficit) surplus for the year (2,398.92) 84 Surplus on sale of investments 511 printing firm for their considerable help. Magister had taken on a slightly new format and it was agreed that it 2,671 was an excellent edition. The meeting was also pleased to note that the cost had been kept down to £775.00. 15,104.43 Due to a technical hitch in the majority of the copies of Magister not being available on the evening arranged for envelope filling, John Read and his wife Lesley had OLD BLACKBURNIANS ASSOCIATION—INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JULY. 1985 undertaken this task almost entirely unaided. The 1985 1984 meeting recorded its sincerely thanks for this. INCOME Subscriptions ...... 905.32 873 Branch Activities Released from Life Membership Fund 5.25 10 Mr. Kay reported on the usual activities although he INCOME FROM INVESTMENTS said that the Cheshire/South Manchester branch did not 4% Consols ...... 50.00 50 seem to be as flourishing as it had in previous years. 8 1/4% Barclays Loan Stock ...... 53.63 54 Various representatives from Blackburn had attended 131/2% Exchequer S to ck...... 132 the Branch Activities but it was felt that more would 63/4% Treasury Stock 1995/98 194.32 97 8 1/4% Treasury Stock 1987/90 ...... 199 78 100 always be welcome. It was mentioned that Mr. Kay would be retiring shortly but the meeting felt very 497.73 433 strongly that he should if possible and if willing 149.29 130 endeavour to maintain the close liaison between the 348 44 303 School and the Association which he did at the present Bank Interest 111.67 131 time and in particular the liaison between the 460.11 Association and the various branches. Mr. Kay touched on the question of costs and it was agreed that all proper CORPORATION TAX 10.23 expenses should be paid and that he should certainly WAR MEMORIAL GROUND RENT 5.00 5 not be out of pocket. It was agreed to refer this aspect to the next committee meeting. SURPLUS ON ANNUAL DINNER 45.54 50

1.431.45 1.372 Secretary's Report The Association has conducted its usual activities EXPENDITURE during the preceding twelve months and it is my General Expenses ...... 108.25 74 pleasant duty to report on those and to record the Postages ...... 149.44 132 Magister (incl. Who's Who) ...... 3.419 13 862 Association's thanks and appreciation to those who Corporation Tax ...... 70 have worked for and assisted with the Association. Subscription to I.S.I.S. Association 150.00 150 Deficit on Easter D isco ...... 3.55 As usual our thanks are recorded to the School, the 3.830.37 1.288 Headmaster and staff for the use of the School's facilities for both meetings of the Association and, of course, the Annual Dinner. Unfortunately the Governors (DEFICIT) SURPLUS TRANSFERED TO ACCUMULATED FUND £(2.398.92) in their wisdom decided to demolish the bar because, apparently, it was found to be rather redundant for the remaining 364 days of the year. Nevertheless the School has allowed the bar to be re-sited for the forthcoming dinner. Our thanks also to the Football Club for use of the Pavillion for one of the Association s committee meetings and also for its essential work in running the bar at the Annual Dinner. I am sure it will AUTUMN, 1986 MAGISTER— Page 7 continue to provide just as efficient service in the new surroundings. REPORT ON 1985 ANNUAL DINNER OF Once again thanks are due to our Treasurer Fred Gillibrand who has efficiently conducted the financial affairs of the Association and also looked after THE OLD BLACKBURNIANS’ ASSOCIATION membership and subscriptions which, in view of some members failure to bring their standing orders up to ONCE again the evening was a successful one. Big School was nearly full with only 7 spare places date, is not a particularly easy task. not taken up out of a total of 165. The Association is fortunate that applications for tickets do regularly come so very close to the seating capacity of the hall. The Chief Guest was Professor Keith Miller, Members will have seen the recent edition of Magister in its changed format which is consequent upon a Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Sheffield University, a Governor of the School change in the M agister Sub-Com m ittee and a change in and an Old Blackburnian. After the Dinner he spoke of the difficulty of recruiting suitable British the printer. At the Committee meeting in January the students into University Engineering Departments. Bob Battersby — Mr. Blackpool — provided a Sub-Committee Chairman Peter Pearson tendered his very entertaining speech in proposing the toast to the guests. Besides Professor Miller these resignation which was reluctantly accepted but with grateful thanks to Peter for his work in producing included Mrs. Pat Case (Chairman of Lancashire County Council), Mr. Stephen Jones (Chief Magister over the recent years. At the same meeting the Executive Officer of Blackburn Borough Council), Sam Westhead (head boy) and Geeta Magister Sub-Committee was elected and the mantle of Gurumurthy (head girl). Mr. Michael Fitzherbert-Brockholes was welcomed as a special guest of the responsibility for co-ordinating the production of Association. Dr. T. S. Hindle proposed the toast to the school and the Head Master replied. Magister appears to have fallen upon Roger Smith; I The number of young members attending showed some increase from last year 17 out of a total think, perhaps, without him really realising it until it was too late. Our grateful thanks are due to Roger and all of 147. However, the greatest satisfaction came from the fact that nearly half of the members others who have helped in producing what, I think, is an present had left school since 1970. Ten of the members were ladies and 20 members had come excellent edition of Magister. Our thanks also must be from places well beyond the local boundaries, including 9 from London. It was especially pleasant to recorded to Garry Readett whose firm has been see Sir Kenneth Durham, president of the Association, take the chair at the Dinner. responsible for the printing. Garry is an Old Boy of the The administrative arrangements proceeded smoothly despite the change in location for the School and has been very actively involved in the preparation and production of Magister. bar. The inclement weather and the shortage of drinking time had depleting effects on their custom but it is to be hoped that the arrangement of using the Assembly Hall will only be a temporary one At the last Annual General Meeting Mr. Eric Sagar whilst the school acquires new buildings. The thanks of the Association are due to all those who tendered his resignation as President of the Association helped in any way to make a successful evening. and following discussions your Committee approached With the numbers attending the Dinner remaining so stable from year to year, the accounts are Mr. Kenneth Durham, (as he then was) to accept the Associations' Presidency which he gladly accepted. similarly able to show a consistent pattern. The excess of income over expenditure was £45.59 Shortly after this in the New Years honours list Mr. which is within a few pounds of what it was last year. It would be difficult to budget for a closer Durham received a Knighthood though this was balance on a turnover of about £1500 without increasing the probability of making a loss to an perhaps not entirely due to his election as the unacceptable level. Associations President. J.S.R.

My thanks also to John and Lesley Read for their work in organising the Dinner which was, once again, its usual success and John Read's more detailed report will follow.

Last year saw the innovation of a disco dance for the younger m em bers of the Association ie. those who had left school within the preceding three years. The second one has been organised for April 1986 and it is hoped that these functions would help to encourage and stimulate an interest in the Association within its younger members.

Election of Officers and Committee President — Sir Keith Durham was re-elected. Chairman — K. W ightm an was re-elected. Vice Chairm an — P. T. Pearson was re-elected. Secretary — D. I. Forbes was re-elected. Treasurer — F. Gillibrand was re-elected. Honorary A uditors— Messrs. W. Hard & R. B. Holden were re-elected.

C om m ittee The Committee was re-elected on block as follows: B. Brown, H. Burrows, H. Dabbs, J. Duckworth, E. Fairhurst, W. K. Forbes, T. Hindle, E. J. Kay, E. C. Marsden, S. J. Monk, I. D. Newton, K. V. Newton, W. H. Proctor, Mrs. C. L. Read, J. S. Read, J. E. Sagar, R. Smethurst, R. Smith, R. B. Smith, W. E. T. W alsh, J. Warner. L . to FI.: Bob Battersby, Dr. T. S. Hindle, Prof. K. Miller, Mr. K. Whiteman, Mr. S. Jones, Mr. M. Fitzherbert-Brockholes, Headmaster, Mrs. P. Case, Sir Kenneth Durham, Sam Westhead.

Subscriptions It was resolved that subscriptions should remain at £2.00 per annum or £30.00 for life membership.

M eetings The following meetings were arranged Committee — 4th February at the Football Club STUDENTS’ DINNER 16th Septem ber at the School AGM — 25th November THE second dinner of the Old Blackburnians' students was held at the Trafalgar Hotel, on Friday, 4th Annual Dinner — 20th December April, 1986. It was again most successful in attracting those students who had left school during the past 5 years. The excellent 3 course meal and disco provided a lively, yet relaxed atmosphere, for Any Other Business what proved to be a most enjoyable reunion. As last year, some 80 students and staff were present, There still seemed to be some uncertainty on the part including 25 members of the current sixth-form. of John Duckworth in relation to his proposed up dating In the absence of the Headmaster and Chairman, the best wishes of the Old Blackburnians’ of the School history. The Headmaster agreed to contact him to establish and inform him of the Association were conveyed to the gathering by Mr. Kay. Coincidentally, all those present were able Governors wishes in this respect. to offer Eric their best wishes for his forthcoming retirement, and thank him for the initiative he had shown in setting up a students’ section within the Association. The Headmaster reported that an Old Boy Professor A further Dinner and Disco is planned for next Easter and further details of this event will be David McLean had been appointed Chairman of the forwarded to members at a later date. Finally, if anyone has any bright ideas for events/activities House of Laity. aimed particularly at the younger age group, please don’t hesitate to contact Chris Metcalfe (Tel. There being no further business the meeting closed at Blackburn 65882) or any member of the committee. 9.45 pm with a vote of thanks to the Chairman. MAGISTER— Page 8 AUTUMN, 1986

BISHOP of WOOLWICH LIEUTENANT ANDREW MILLS the Rt. Rev. Peter Hall, M.A.

The Bishop of Woolwich, the Rt. Rev. Peter Hall, M.A., has become cur second old Blackburnian Bishop, following Victor Whitsey in that august position. Formerly Rector of St. Martin's in the Bullring, Bishop Peter Hall, who was at school in the late 40 s, graduated from St. John’s College, Cambridge in 1953 before proceeding to Theological Studies at Ridley Hall. He was Curate of St. Martin's in the Bullring from 1955-60; he served THE photograph shows Sub Lieutenant Andrew Mills gaining his overseas, completing his overseas service as Canon of St. Mary's & All Bachelor of Engineering degree, conferred upon him in the Great Hall of Saints' Cathedral in Salisbury, Rhodesia from 1968-70, before taking up his HMS Thunderer, Royal Naval Engineering College at Manadon, Nr. Plymouth, by Admiral of the Fleet, Sir John Fieldhouse, Chief of the Birmingham post, and is a member of the General Synod of the Church of Defence Staff. Andrew came to Queen Elizabeth's in 1974 from England from 1980, where he associates with both the Provost and the Broughton C.E. Primary School and after gaining eleven O-level passes, Head Master. of which seven were at Grade A, he gained four A-level passes before An alternative title to this article could have been “Bishop Confesses to entering the Royal Navy. He numbers cricket, tennis, soccer and Punch-up with Headmaster in Dukes Brow", which refers to the present badminton amongst his interests, and is now a fully-fledged Royal Naval Headmaster of Pleckgate School, Mr. Keith Walmsley, who was involved in Engineering Officer. a fight with Peter as schoolboys on Dukes Brow, and it was interesting that in the course of his sermon, Bishop Peter referred to his delight at being back in The Wardroom, Blackburn, his debt to his old school, and in particular the challenge HMS Fife, exercised in his youthful mind both in academic and spiritual terms, and how BFPO Ships, London he still thinks of the North of England as being the genesis of ail things good. 9th September, 1986

Dear Mr. Johnston, Thank you for your kind letter, congratulating me on the award of my AN INDIAN ADVENTURE FOR JIM degree. It was a very proud day when I graduated, especially since my parents and sister had travelled down to participate in the celebrations. GEOGRAPHY teacher Jim Dewes has been globetrotting himself during' My college days are now over. I am now continuing my training on past monthes—thanks to cricket. board our largest remaining destroyer, HMS FIFE. At Christmas I shall be For Jim, a member of the staff at Queen Elizabeth’s GS, Blackburn, sitting my fleet board — an oral examination testing a general completed a three-week tour of India in the company of a number of top understanding of the organisation and routines of the Royal Navy. class players. I then return to RNEC, but on the post-graduate course which is much Organised by Christians In Sport, the tour comprised 11 matches, more intensive than the degree. Following that course I shall be appointed to HMS COLLINGWOOD, in Portsmouth, where hopefully I shall finish including three against India. One of these was against a full-strength training around this time next year. Having finished, I shall then go back to national side. sea as a Weapons Engineering Section Officer. A Cambridge Blue and son of former Engand player John Dewes, Jim You enquired in your letter whether I was a member of the Old who has signed for Cherry Tree since joining the staff at QEGS this year, Blackburnians. I joined when I left school and regularly receive the was in distinguished company. Magister. I have often tried to attend a Dinner, but they have so far clashed with my Naval commitments! Following my fleet board, I expect to have a couple of weeks leave, so I shall make every effort to come into school before this term finishes. ARCHDEACON TAKES OVER Please pass my regards to all on the staff and tell them I often reflect on the good times I had in Blackburn. A NEW archdeacon and his wife will figure in a double "take-over" when Yours aye, they move back to Blackburn in the New Year. Andrew Mills, Sub-Lieutenant, Royal Navy Canon David Robinson, a former pupil of QEGS 1942-49, will succeed Archdeacon Desmond Carroll at Blackburn Cathedral, and his wife, Carol, will take over as diocesan president of the Mothers' Union from Archdeacon Carroll’s wife, Doreen. MICHAEL D. FLANNERY Canon Robinson was vicar of St. James's Church, Blackburn, from A FORMER Blackburn man has qualified as a doctor at Oxford. 1963-73, and since then has been diocesan stewardship adviser, and Mr. Michael D. Flannery, 24, a former pupil of Queen Elizabeth's priest-in-charge at Shireshead, near Lancaster. from 1973-80, passed his final examinations in medicine at Oriel College, In his new appointment, he will also take over from Archdeacon Carroll, and is to take up a post at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford. as vicar of Balderstone. AUTUMN. 1986 MAGISTER— Page 9

PROFESSOR JOHN McLEOD HORRORS OF THE SOMME A Saskatoon-based team working on computer-guided educational diagnosis has received a $195,000 NOT FORGOTTEN grant over three years from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. This is in addition to a $37,000 feasibility grant awarded earlier. VISITORS to headmaster Philip Johnston's study may find the hand grenade on his desk a The team, centred at the University of Saskatchewan, is developing an “expert System" for using little unnerving. microcomputers to help teachers diagnose and remedy learning disabilities. However, the grenade is not a deterrent to unruly pupils but a sombre reminder of the Professor John McLeod, of the Institute of Child Guidance and Development and the College of horrors of war. Education, is the team leader. Professors Gladene Robertson, of the College of Education, and The grenade — now of course made safe — Marlene Jones, of Waterloo University, are the other team members, supported by three research still contains the bullets designed to rip into the assistants. The Saskatoon team is closely linked with a research group at Waterloo, of which Professor enemy during trench warfare. Jones is a member. The Waterloo researchers have received a $450,000 grant from the Natural It was given to Mr. Johnston as a memento of Sciences and Engineering Research Council to develop an advanced authoring language, THEORIST. his visit to the scene of World War One's This language is particularly appropriate for use with diagnostic expert systems. bloodiest battle. Professor McLeod said the latest grant will support the researchers in developing and refining a Mr. Johnston joined the official party invited to Belgium to commemorate the 70th anniversary diagnostic expert system which incorporates the knowledge and skills of experienced educational diagnosticians. The rules for the system will be generated by the researchers in consultation with of the Battle of the Somme. practising Saskatchewan diagnosticians, and fine tuned through reactions from educators across Mr. Johnston said he would never forget the Canada. moving experience of joining the politicians, clergymen and old soldiers in remembering the When the system is operating, teachers will still test students for learning problems. They will also Somme. continue to receive reports from parents and other teachers. He said: “The first morning of the battle was re-enacted on July 1. The sun was shining and “With the computer, however, more expert background data will be readily accessible than the only sound was birdsong. Then a soldier previously, and the information will be analyzed more quickly, more accurately and more stepped up from the trenches and the peace was comprehensively than would otherwise be possible." shattered. Seeing the trenches and sensing the atmosphere of the place was something I shall The researach grant is the largest individual grant ever awarded by the Social Sciences and always remember." Humanities Research Council of Canada. Mr Johnston said that the sight of graves at the Lochnigar cemetery brought home to him the Dr. McLeod attended Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Blackburn, from 1936 to 1942. His numbers who died. More than 200 QEGS old postgraduate studies in Education and Psychology were undertaken at St. Andrews University, boys were killed in the trenches. Scotland, where he was awarded the University Medal in Education (1950). He was elected Fellow of “Our school, like many others, suffered a the British Psychological Society in 1968. tremendous loss. Boys went straight from the classroom to join up and were lost in the Dr. McLeod was formerly Deputy Director of the Remedial Education Centre (later the Schonell carnage." Educational Research Centre) at the University of Queensland, from 1959 to 1968. He graduated Ph.D. in Psychology at the University of Queensland in 1965. Mr. Johnston attended the main memorial service at Thietpval and later joined in Dr. McLeod has been a member of the International Advisory Board of the Orton Society for over celebrations. twenty years, a member of the editorial advisory boards of the Journal of Learning Disabilities and He said: “There were veterans from all over Journal of Reading, Writing and Learning Disabilities International, a foundation Fellow of the the world and it was good to see that British, International Academy for Research into Learning Disabilities, member of the Fulbright Society (having French and Germans came together." been a Fulbright Scholar in 1965) and a member of the International Council of Psychologists. “There were some tears but there was also a quiet sense of thanks among those who had survived. The celebrations went on into the night and the atmosphere was tremendous. I was even kissed on both cheeks by a French colonel.” QEGS pupils will not be allowed to forget the significance of the war. Mr. Johnston added: KENYON’S “This anniversary will probably be the last of its kind. Soon there will be no more veterans. But we DECORATORS must not forget."

OLD BLACKBURNIANS’ Quality Decorating GOLF since 1850 THE 1986 competition was held at Blackburn Golf Club in June. Winner of the Judge Walmsley Cup was Eric Holden (1952-58) with 84.12.72 with runner-up Mick Sumner (1954-62) 88.16.72. The Sir Gilbert Gerrard Cup winner was Tom 24 WILLOW TREES DRIVE Martin (1945-51) with a gross score of 84. Prizes were presented by Blackburn vice-captain David BLACKBURN Smith (1946-51). As in the years of the recent past the number of competitors was disappointing Telephone: 51405 and consideration is being given to a significant change of date. Interested members observa­ tions are always welcome by the organiser, Ray Smith on 0254 53266. MAGISTER— Page 10 AUTUMN, 1986 DOWN MEMORY LANE — TO “C” BLOCK

1. ORIGINAL BUILDINGS First buildings occupied in 1888 after the school moved from Freckleton Street. The headmaster's house (corner) faced West Park Road with adjoining classrooms and dining hall. Other staff quarters were located above.

2. BIG SCHOOL’ Main assembly hall of the original buildings with magnificent stained glass Charter Window. Current use is primarily as a pupils dining hall with the Old Blackburnians Association enjoying its facilities each Christmas for the staging of its Annual Dinner. AUTUMN, 1986 MAGISTER— Page 11

3. RADCUFFE WING Completed and opened in 1907 by generous gift of Mr. R. C. Radciiffe the then Chairman of Governors, this science wing contained two laboratories and a lecture room. Its large south facing window was designed in accordance with the wishes of Mr. Radciiffe.

4. SITE OF OLD’HUTS 1921 saw the introduction of a surplus Army Hut in the Upper Quad as ‘temporary’ class accommodation, now replaced by more conventional buildings used as Art and Metalwork centres.

6. NEW’ HUTS At the town's expense the ‘New’ Wood Wing was erected in 1935 incorporating additional classrooms, a biology room and a new woodwork room. This structure was again introduced as a temporary facility - and is still in regular, active use!

5. HORNCLIFFE Junior School was located in the original Horncliffe building, purchased by the Governors in 1925.

7. LAMMACK SPORTSFIELD 12 acres of land were purchased at Lammack in 1919. A small wooden hut served as changing room, dressing room, groundsman's storeroom and general bathroom until the new pavillion was opened in 1941.

8. HARTLEY HOUSE As ‘Atholl House' it had been the residence of Sir William Thom and was purchased in 1946 by subscription of private individuals. During the second World War the property was commandeered by the Army for occupation by a bomb disposal unit. A 5001b bomb was unearthed in the grounds several years later. MAGISTER— Page 12 AUTUMN, 1986

9. LA WN BANK AND CLIFFE MOUNT Lawn Bank has provided the Headmaster's residence since its acquisition in the mid 50’s, having previously been the residence of the Chief Constable of Blackburn (any connection ?!). Cliffe Mount has been in school ownership far longer and, after a variety of uses, now affords a combination of Domestic Bursars accommodation and girls sixth form centre.

10. HORSBURGH BLOCK Opened in 1953 by the then Minister of Education, Miss Florence Horsburgh, this two storey building provided four classrooms per floor, and, at the time, offered much needed additional pupil accommodation. The block is now linked with the Holden Laboratories.

11. HOLDEN LABORATORIES The resources of the school building fund were considerably swelled by a grant from the Industrial Fund for the Advancement of Scientific Education in Schools to provide this magnificent science block project. Opened in 1958 the buildings bear the name of Mr. Arthur Holden, revered Headmaster (1919-47) and Governor of Queen Elizabeths.

12. ORMEROD HOUSE Four classrooms, Biology laboratories and main Artroom/Pottery Bay were amongst the facilities provided by the opening of Ormerod House in 1964 to house the lower main school. AUTUMN, 1986 MAGISTER— Page 13

13. NEW HALL Major assembly facilities which had diminished with Big School performing more of a dining hall role were restored by the opening in 1968 of this building, located on the site of the ‘bottom quad'. The Hall boasts modern equipment and is complemented by a new gymnasium at lower floor level afforded by the natural gradient of the site. Some 70 years had passed since the ‘old’gym was added to the original school building structure.

14. HORNCLIFFE EXTENSION The demands of an ever enlarging Junior School saw an extension to Horncliffe built and opened in 1973.

15. DUKES CLIFFE The purchase of Dukes Cliffe Hotel in 1985 provided not only facilities for English and Music but also a full set of Gideon Bibles as part of the fixtures and fittings! Re-roofing was a priority, necessitating a full scale scaffolding operation.

16. ORIGINAL GYMNASIUM AND ADDED CLASSROOMS These buildings are no more - as outlined on page 1 - although the original dock and weather vane are to be incorporated within the new library and classroom block presently under construction on the site. Remember those wall-bars?! MAGISTER— Page 14 AUTUMN, 1986

CHECK IF THERE’S A LONDON DINNER CHESHIRE DINNER AND A.G.M. THE Cheshire and South Manchester Branch BRANCH NEAR YOU Dinner was held at the usual venue of the WE should like to take this opportunity of THE Annual Dinner and Annual General Meeting Bowden Hotel, Cheshire on Friday, 11th reminding Old Boys up and down the country that of the London Branch of the Old Blackburnians October, 1985. we have active branches in Yorkshire, South Association was held on Friday, 7th March, 1986 Harold Ramsbottom, Secretary of the branch Lancashire and Cheshire, London area and at at the R.A.F. Club in Piccadilly which has proved welcomed the guests and tendered apologies Oxford and Cambridge. a popular venue over the past few years. from nine members unable to attend. They provide a variety of activities and most of The business of the Annual General Meeting The Headmaster in his reply gave a report on them have a Ladies' Evening. was efficiently dispensed with and there followed the current activities at school and the progress They are all keen to widen their membership a most adequate five course meal. Thirteen of the building programme. and we invite those who are interested to contact branch members attended the evening together Those attending were: Messrs. B. Batey, Dr. T. the appropriate secretary whose name and with the Headmaster and O.B.A. Chairman Mr. S. Hindle, H. S. Marsden, D. M. Martin, Dr. H. address is given below. Keith Wightman. Morris, J. A. Redman, E. Taylor, H. Ramsbottom Mr. M. Stirrup proposed the toast to the School From school: Messrs. P. F. Johnston, E. J. BLACKBURN and guests and in his reply the Headmaster gave Kay, F. Gillibrand, R. Smith, D. FORBES, 46 Preston New Road, a full report on current activities at School. Blackburn. Members present: Messrs. A. J. Holt, N. Telephone: 0254-54374. Duxbury, G. Smith, R. Vipond, M. J. Coulthurst, J. Lee, S. Pomfret, P. Isherwood, D. Marsden, M. LADIES’ EVENING LONDON Stirrup, N. Dickinson, D. Vipond, D. Bradshaw. N. DICKINSON, From Blackburn: The Headmaster and Mr. K. IN CHESHIRE 187 Cannan Lane, Wightman. Pinner, THE Cheshire and South Manchester Branch Middlesex. held their annual Ladies' Evening at the Bowden HA5 1HY. Hotel on Thursday, 22nd May 1986. Telephone: 01-734-8905. Branch Secretary welcomed the guests on behalf of the members present and tendered CAMBRIDGE OXFORD DINNER apologies from those unable to attend. Miss A. H. A. DUGDALE and In the absence of the Headmaster, Mr. E. J. Miss A. J. BATTERSBY, THE Annual Dinner of the Oxford branch of the Kay gave a brief resume of the recent activities of New Hall, Old Blackburnians Association was held in the the various branches of the Association and Cambridge. delightful main hall at Exeter College on Friday, mentioned the changes taking place at school 25th October, 1985 after a welcoming reception with the current building programme. OXFORD in the Morris Room by the President, Miss Tina A very pleasant evening was enjoyed by all Miss HELEN HOYLE, Cook. attending and it was decided to change the St. Edmund Hall, Following an excellent meal the Headmaster Autumn meeting of the branch to a Ladies' Oxford. reported on recent events at school and thanked Evening for the future in view of the small CHESHIRE & S. LANCASHIRE Tina Cook for her excellent organisation of the numbers attending. H. RAMSBOTTOM, evening. The ensemble retired to the Morris Harold Ramsbottom was thanked for his 157 Chester Road, Room for general conversation and Mr. Clifford organisation of the event and for many previous Hazel Grove, Waring proposed the toast to the school. years as branch secretary. Stockport, Guests attending were: Mr. E. C. Marsden Those attending were: Mr. & Mrs. B. Batey, Dr. Cheshire. (Chairman of Governors), Mr. & Mrs. P. F. & Mrs. T. S. Hindle, Mr. & Mrs. W. Holden, Mr. & Telephone: 0625-273-3344. Johnston, Mr. B. H. Kemball-Cook (former Mrs. H. S. Liversedge, Mr. & Mrs. E. West, Mr. & Headmaster), Mr. & Mrs. W. Hare (ex. Chairman Mrs. J. Redman, Mr. & Mrs. J. C. Pearson, Mr. & YORKSHIRE of Governors), Mr. J. Lee, Mr. C. Waring, Mr. E. J. Mrs. H. Ramsbottom, Mr. & Mrs. F. Raby, Mr. & C. M. SLOAN, Kay, Mr. S. Dexter (E.S.U. student from U.S.A.). Mrs. E. J. Kay. 26 Santa Monica Grove, Students: Miss H. Hoyle (President elect), Idle, Miss A. Cook, Miss J. Horsfall, Miss A. Wilson, Bradford, Miss L. Hargreaves, Miss T. Cook, Miss J. W. Yorkshire. Whiteley and Messrs. B. Lewis, D. Astall, J. CAMBRIDGE DINNER Telephone: Home 0274-616680. Newman, G. Haddock, K. Whiteley, D. Dowds, J. Office 0924-384141. THE Annual Dinner of the Cambridge branch of Das, D. Hunter, D. Barnes. the Old Blackburnians Association was held on DURHAM &N.E. BRANCH Friday, 22nd November, 1985 in the Borrodaile V. HAJELA, Room, Selwyn College. 16 Spring Bank Road, A pleasant evening was spent by all who Jesmond Vale, attended the event which was held in new Newcastle-upon-Tyne. PLEA FROM THE surroundings. NE2 1TD. Mr. E. C. Marsden, Chairman of Governors, NORTH EASTERN BRANCH took with him menus from the Oxford and Old Boys will be interested to know that we Cambridge dinners of fifty years previous which have an active group of members in Canada who THE branch which is based jointly upon Durham meet regularly in Calgary. For further had all been signed by those attending. It was a and Newcastle Universities did not hold a formal information, Old Boys in Canada should contact fitting end to the evening to maintain such a Dr. J. Roger Maltby, Box 59, Site 2 SS3, Calgary, gathering during the year but its members are tradition by each guest signing a copy of the Alberta, T3C 3N9, Canada. determined to revive the annual meeting of Old menu. Blackburnians from those areas during 1986-87. With this in mind they request that any Old Blackburnian not resident at either University but CHANGED ADDRESS? living in the area to contact the Secretary, Vijay OUR THANKS Hajela, if they would like to attend the Ladies' Please advise new address to: Evening which is to be held at the Royal Station THE editorial staff of “Magister” would like to Hotel, Newcastle-upon-Tyne on Friday, 20th thank everyone who has contributed articles, Magister February, 1987. letters and general views, without which the c/o Q.E.G.S. Vijay s current address is listed with that of the production of this magazine would not be West Park Road other branch Secretaries. possible. Please would all Old Blackburnians in the area PLEASE KEEP THEM COMING. Blackburn BB2 6DF make every effort to attend this function. AUTUMN, 1986 MAGISTER— Page 15

DIARY OF EVENTS PROFESSOR 1986 DAVID McCLEAN, M.A., D.C.L. Sept. 16th—O.B.A. Committee Meeting, Radciiffe Room, Q.E.G.S. PROFESSOR David McClean M.A., D.C.L. (1948-57) has been elected 8.00 p.m. Chairman of the House of Laity of the General Synod of the Church of Oct. 2nd—Cheshire and South Lancashire Branch Ladies Evening, England. This appointment is the highest to which a layman in the Bowden Hotel, Cheshire. Church of England can be elected. Oct. 21st— London Branch Pub Evening, Pontefract Castle, Wigmore The Headmaster, Mr. P. F. Johnston, is also a member of the Street, (off Oxford Street). House of Laity and both he and Professor McClean took part in the Oct. 31st—Oxford Branch Dinner, The Old Dining Hall, St. Edmund House's Centenary celebrations in February at which the Prince and Hall, Oxford. Princess of Wales were present. Nov. 21st—Cambridge Branch Dinner, New Hall, Cambridge. David has been Professor of Law at Sheffield University since 1973 Nov. 25th—O.B.A. Annual General Meeting in the Radciiffe Room, specialising in International and Air Law. He also does work for the Q.E.G.S. 8.00 p.m. Commonwealth Secretariat which sends him globe trotting from time to Nov. 28th— London Branch Buffet Evening (informal). Venue later. time. Another ex Blackburnian and colleague of Professor McClean at Dec. 20th—O.B.A. Annual Dinner, Big School, Q.E.G.S. 7.00 for Sheffield is Dr. D. E. Bland B.A., M.Litt., Ph.D. (1952-59) formerly Dean 7.15 p.m. of Social Science at the University and now Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Warden of Sorby Hall. He is also a Member of the Economic History 1987 Society, Fellow of the Society of Company and Commercial Jan. 21st—London Branch Pub Evening, Pontefract Castle, Wigmore Accountants and Treasurer of the Anglican Chaplaincy. Street, (off Oxford Street, London). Feb. 20th— North Eastern Branch Dinner, Royal Station Hotel, Newcastle-upon-Tyne. MEMORIES Mar. 13th— London Branch A.G.M. and Ladies' Evening. April—Young Old Blackburnians' Annual Dinner and Disco (to be 25 Brereton Court, Cheadle Hulme Ches. SK8 6RZ arranged). May 6th— London Branch Pub Evening, Pontefract Castle, Wigmore This morning I received my copy of “ Magister" and this brought back Street, (off Oxford Street, London). many memories of the School. It is now over 75 years since I became a pupil there. I began in form 3A and my form master was the legendary P. C. May 15th—Yorkshire Branch Ladies' Evening, at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Northman—whose Latin teachings have remained with me till now. I left D. W. Carr, Scotton Orchards, Lands Lane, Knaresborough. school in 1916 while G. A. Stocks was still Headmaster. May 21st—Cheshire and South Lancashire Branch Ladies' Evening, Apart from a visit when on leave from the Navy early in 1918,1 have only Executive Suite, Bowdon Hotel, Cheshire been back once when the Scout Troop celebrated its 50th Anniversary. I was one of the founder members — a Patrol Leader. Now I read Magister but I don't even know the "Obituaries". I wonder if Further details from E. J. Kay Esq., anybody remembers me or my two brothers Edmund and Ronald who c/o Queen Elizabeth s Grammar School, Blackburn. followed me much later. When I left School there were only about 130 boys in all and in the Sixth Form I was one of five I would like to attend the dinner but at 86 I cannot travel as I could once. Best wishes and continued success for "Magister". Yours sincerely, F. H. JACOBSON Suits for business and pleasure TOP CLASS FABRICS by M AGEE and other IT IS OUR CONSTANT ENDEAVOUR leading makes TO OFFER FABRICS OF QUALITY IN in pure DESIGN AND TEXTURE. new wool ¥ Our workroom is at your disposal for and terylene MAKING-UP CURTAINS, PELMETS, blends BED-COVERINGS, LOOSE COVERS, ETC from ALL TYPES OF RAILS AND BLINDS £75 SUPPLIED AND FITTED at GRAYS RYLEY ft HAMPSONLIMITED $ 1 Penny Street and 82 KING WILLIAM STREET, Z Market Hall BLACKBURN. Q Blackburn

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••••••••••••••••• MAGISTER— Page 16 AUTUMN, 1986 OLD BLACKBURNIANS’ A.F.C. REPORT 1986 AFTER winning their cup competition two years ago and finishing well placed last year, the fourth team have gone one better this time and ended the season as champions of Division ‘B’ North. This is an excellent achievement and full credit to captain Pete Earnshaw and all the players who contributed to this success. Eagerly awaiting them now are the thirds in 'A' Division with the prospect of two very keen league encounters at Lammack in September and December. No doubt there will be one or two side bets on the outcomes of these games where pride will be very much at stake. The 1st XI started the season quite confidently, gaining some good victories over difficult opposition, but then gradually slipped away and once again ended disappointingly in the lower half of the Premier Division. However, two more victories were gained than the previous season from four fewer league fixtures. The 2nds under Tony McNamee s leadership maintained a good league position throughout the season but never quite looked likely to steal the show and eventually finished fifth, ten points adrift of champions, Broughton Amateurs. New captain Steve Woolley with the 3rds found victories difficult to come by and they struggled throughout the season for no apparent reason, very often losing out by the odd goal. Some spirited performances in April, however, saw them climb comfortably into mid-table respectability. Rick Grogan, now back with the Blacks after quite a few years with Great Harwood as player and manager, ended up as top goal scorer, the majority of his goals scored with the top two teams — not bad for a 40 year old! The sevens competition held in mid-August, 1985, was won this time by Southport Amateurs beating Old Rivs in the final. The host club were defeated in the semis by Southport and in spite of a reduced entry, an enjoyable day’s football was had by all. As I write, preparations are well in hand for the 1986 competition. A record attendance at the Club Dinner on June 6th welcomed guest speaker Arnie Martin, President of Bootle C.C. and saw the usual teams’ Player of the Year and Clubman Awards. A special presentation went to Brian Hardcastle who is leaving to take a teaching post in London after 19 years playing service with the Old Blacks, half of them as Club Captain. Our best wishes go to both Brian and Myra and no doubt he will be visiting us in the future with news of his playing exploits down there. At present, the pitches are in excellent condition with a minimum of work having been carried out during the summer and regular cutting by Vince has helped enormously. Money and time spent on both pitches over the past few years has paid dividends and Frank Masters has also spent many hours patiently replacing divots and generally looking after them. Old Blackburnians Association Football Club 4th XI In general, money has been spent prudently over Back L. to R.: Keith Gillibrand, Ian Battersby, Craig Hindle, Brian Woodhead, the past couple of years, not a bad thing in view of the Roger Masters, Andy Kidson, Mick Godwin. fact that the complete re-roofing for the Clubhouse is Front L. to R.: Dave Botur, Andy Crawford, Pete Earnshaw, now a necessity before water eventually cascades Jim Whitehead, Colin Crawford. through. Plans are also in hand for a possible separate members' room to provide better all round facilities and both projects will mean big money as they say. As usual, we are looking to the brewery for a further loan at favourable interest rates and negotiations are going on at present. No doubt news of these plans will be in’hext year's Magister. Finally, looking ahead, the new season is just over a month away and training twice a week is now well established with friendly matches also arranged. A new sponsorship deal is going ahead thanks to Pete Worsick of C. Worsick, Crane Hire and we look forward to using two new sets of shirts being provided. Peter was a playing member up until a couple of years ago. Hopefully 1986/87 will bring further success on the field and no doubt the clash on 13th September will be an interesting afternoon for those concerned. PHIL SUMNER, July, 1986

Club Dinner L. to R.: Phil Entwistle (2nd Team Player of the Year), Steve Woolley (3rd Team), Ian Eastwood (IstTeam ), Phil Sumner (Chairman), Arnie Marlin (President, Bootle C.C.), Pete Earnshaw (4th XI Captain), Mick Fenton (4th Team), Norman Beaumont (Clubman of the Year), Colin Crawford (4th Team). AUTUMN, 1986 MAGISTER— Page 17 MR. T. J. LONGSTAFF

IN September 1966, Mr. Longstaff succeeded Mr. R. Rimmer as Head of posture of seriousness. At a Speech Night not many years ago, his feigned Music. He had already had considerable teaching experience, having ignorance of jazz, as he introduced the musical items by boys who had begun his career after service in the R.A.F. during the last war. He spent two formed a jazz group, brought the biggest applause of the evening. years as a student teacher at Leeds Parish Church School before going to Unfortunately, this was not to last. Following an occasion on which he an Emergency Training College in Harrogate. While at the former he uttered some pointed remarks on the Borough Council's treatment of the studied for and gained the A.R.C.O., L.R.A.M., and L.T.C.L. diplomas. organ in King George's Hall — a subject on which he has strong views— he These successes were instrumental in his being appointed Music Master at found himself muzzled from above, since when his voice has not been Roundhay Grammar School, Leeds in 1950. In addition, he held the posts publicly heard. of Organist to the Leeds Philharmonic Society and Sub-Organist at Leeds Parish Church, where the music is of cathedral standard. In 1952, he All too often pupils have a one-sided view of their teachers. They are became a Fellow of the Royal College of Organists by examination. not privileged to see their mentors in other situations. Soon after Mr. Longstaff had taken up his post as organist at Preston Parish Church, one Although a native of Leeds, he decided to enlarge his experience by of his choirmen was heard to remark with a hint of affection: "We've got a moving to Bury in 1955, where he was Organist and Choirmaster of Bury right Jekyll and Hyde of a choirmaster now. Put a baton in his hand and he Parish Church and taught in the C. of E. Central School. The Head of Music can be a very devil; give him a pint glass in the pub after the practice and at Stand Grammar School became vacant in 1958. Mr. Longstaff was he's the friendliest of fellows”. It may surprise many people to know successful in his application and spent nine happy years there, building up something of Mr. Longstaff's other side. the choir and performing large scale choral works of the kind we have been accustomed to at Q.E.G.S. over the past twenty years. He loves companionship and delights in entertaining his friends at his home, where he and his wife are the most genial of hosts. His home-made 1967 was the Quarter-centenary of our School and part of the beer and wine are a speciality. Reading has always been a favourite celebrations was a musical concert in the Cathedral. For this occasion Mr. recreation of his, but latterly, television has provided him with the late-night Rimmer had commissioned Michael Rose to write a choral work, but he left horror film, snooker and until recently, the World Cup. Proof-reading “The for another appointment before any preparation of “Winter Music” was Blackburnian” is another interest. Like Antony Hopkins, the conductor, possible. Mr. Longstaff, undaunted, set about teaching the notes of this racing car enthusiast and broadcaster on music, he has a penchant for work and Britten's “St. Nicholas". The ensuing performances were very getting from A to B as fast as possible. Travelling with T.J.L. from School to well received. the Cathedral for a rehearsal is a hold-tight experience; to dash to Cambriddge in three hours to hear his son, John, conduct “” must One other initial task he gave himself was to increase the numbers of have been hair raising. the choir from a small group of competent singers to the present membership of two hundred and fifty. This was achieved by inviting a Music may occupy most of his time and thought, but it comes second to succession of First Year trebles to join the choir; when this failed, con­ his family. Without the whole-hearted support of his wife and sons, John, scription was employed. Many of these stayed on as altos, tenors and Edward and Oliver, he acknowledges he could not have had so much basses of their own volition, despite the demands on their lunch-time pleasure and success in music-making. Past and present pupils, members breaks for rehearsals and the discipline required by Mr. Longstaff if of staff and parents are indebted to Mr. Longstaff for his contribution to the worthwhile performances were to follow. He also involved as many musical life of the School. May he and Betty have a long and happy members of staff as possible, irrespective of their vocal abilities; retirement. approximately twenty-five ladies and gentlemen have joined the boys and F. DEWHURST girls in recent concerts and carol services. In the latter, the inclusion of some of Mr. Longstaff's own compositions and arrangements alongside popular hymns and carols contributed to a dignified rendering in words and Men going places call at music of the Christmas story. ROY M ARLOR and choose The School orchestra similarly received his untiring attention. Pupils, quality clothes with a diff­ taught mainly by peripatetic teachers, were encouraged to learn erence. A difference that instruments in School in order to maintain a steady flow of players for the the particular man takes orchestra. Evidence of the success of this has been provided annually at the Musical Evenings in the spring or early summer. In the orchestra and to his heart. the choir Mr. Longstaff sought to give pupils and staff the opportunity to perform the works of great composers and to foster the love of good music. He can claim to have done this. Outside the School he has found many chances for music-making. A ll the top names end up Reference has already been made to his work as a church organist in at ROY MARLOR. For Suits, Leeds and Bury. To these should be added positions at Stockport, Bowden, Jackets, Trousers, Shirts, Preston and Blackburn, where he is currently at St. James’s Church. Knitwear, Etc. Directing courses for the Royal School of Church Music, giving organ recitals, and conducting various choral and orchestral groups have made demands on his time; but wherever music is involved his energy seems inexhaustible. You should make ROY As a change from teaching music, Mr. Longstaff relished a few periods per week of English or Mathemataics with his Second Form music MARLOR your shop—there's specialists. He even had the salutary experience of taking a Fifith form of no finer place in the whole very limited ability for ‘O’ Level Maths. Being a non-specialist, he openly of the North. admits that he was at one with them mentally and understood their bewilderment at mathematical abstractions.

Whatever the subject, he demanded that this pupils always give of their best. This could not be achieved if they had a casual attitude towards either their personal appearance or their studies. Neatness of presentation was imperative at all times. How many boys recall not having the right look ROY on their faces; being prodded into action in moments of inertia; chastised for untidy neck-wear or unpolished shoes? It was not a case of "Do as I say, not as I do.” Like Chaucer's Poor Parson, he practised what he preached. MARLOR PURE NEW coooZ Perhaps it was at choir practices that Mr. 'Longstaff's apposite FOR HAN ABOUT TOWN AND COUNTRY vocabulary and dry wit were heard to their best advantage. His verbal BLACKBURN 53 King William St. Tel. 59372 rebukes could be withering to the individual, but he did not harbour BURNLEY 30 The Mall. Tel. 23073 grudges. At other times he could be very humorous while maintaining a MAGISTER—Page 18 AUTUMN, 1986

C. J. SUTTON (1973-79) Graduated B A . Class 2, Hons Wadham College. Oxford Appointed Scientific Officer. G C H Q , Cheltenham 1. S. SIMPSON (1975-82) Graduated B A . Economics, Lancaster University rtwi A. J. SPOUSE (1980-82) For past 18 months employed by as a Constable at Burnley Division BETH STANDING (1980-82) Graduated B.A. W kpM and things Class 2, Div 1, Medicine, Magdalen College, Oxford Proceeding to John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford lttA, P. THOMPSON (1975-82) Graduated B S C , * fry.. Class 2. Div 2, Hons Electrical and Electronic Engineering, U.M.I S T 1985 R. J. O. MILLER (1975-82) Graduated B.Sc.. H. TAYLOR (1980-82) Graduated B A . Class 2, Class 2. Div 1. Hons Geography, Liverpool Div 1, Physicological Sciences, Exeter College. University Oxford Proceeding to St Bartholomews H. V MAPLEY (1975-82) Graduated B A , Class Hospital. London WENDY J. GILLIBRAND (1979-81) Qualified 3. Hons Ancient History and Archaeology. R. H. WEBSTER (1975-81) Graduated B.A. Registered General Nurse Manchester Royal Nottingham University Class 2. Div 1. Hons Medical Sciences. Clare Infirmary Appointed Staff Nurse specialising in A. D. MARSDEN (1975-82) Graduated B A , College, Cambridge Proceeding to Kings College E N T Class 2. Div 2, Hons Geography, Newcastle Hospital Medical School, London M. A. HIGGINSON (1974 81) Gradualed B A upon-Tyne University Appointed Trainee MARGARET ANN WILSON (1980-82) Gradu­ A J. ASPIN, B.A. (19/1 78) Qualified B M Class 2. Div 2. Hons Geography, Leeds Univer Accountant Stoy, Hayward, Manchester ated B.A . Class 2, Div 2, Hons English. Leeds B Ch , Magdalen College. Oxford Appointed sity Reading lor M A at Leeds University T. J. MclLWAINE (1975-81) Graduated B Sc , University Proceeding to P G.C.E course at House; Surgeon, Churchill Hospital. Oxford VANITA HAJELA (1977 80) Graduated B D S Class 2. Div 2, Hons Chemistry with Biochemistry, Leeds J. G. ASPIN (19/S 8?) Gr.KluHlf.-d B S c . Class 2. Liverpool University. Dental School Sallord University Appointed Junior Medical Lab. D. M. WALKER (1975-82) Graduated B A . Class Div 1, Hons /rx)lrxjy. I iverpool University Pro R. P HORTON. M.A. (1962-70) Elected Vice Scientilic Officer 2, Div 2. Hons Politics, Hull University corxlmg to P C C L course at I iverpool President ol the First National Bank ol Chicago JUDY MASHEDER (1980-82) Graduated B A C. D. WARREN (1975-82) Graduated BSc.. R P ANDERTON (197? 82) Graduated M B B. H. HADCROFT (1974 81) Gradualed B A , Class 2, Hons English, Keble College. Oxford Estate Management, Oxlord Polytechnic Class3, Hons I aw. Newcastle University Joining Class 2. Div 2. Hons Accounting and Law. Appointed Bain and Co.. working in Boston, Appointed to post with Healy/Baker Chartered Ihe I ancashire Police Force Manchester University Massachusetts Surveyors. London C. M BALDWIN ( 19/D HO)Graduated B A . Class D W. HARGREAVES (1973-82) Gradualed B A DOROTHY M MARSDEN (1980-82) Graduated C. J. WARBURTON (1975-82) Graduated B A . 2, Uiv ?. Hons American Studies. University ol Class 2. Div 2, Hons Modern History. University B.Sc. Class 2, Div 2, Medical Sciences with Class 2, Div 2, Hons Operational Research and Kent Appointed I abnc Sales Rop New York College, Durham Appointed Graduate Trainee Physiology. King s College. University ol London Management, Hull University DR. BOLTON (195/64) Appointed County with British Library Lending Division. Boston Spa Proceeding to Clinical Medical Studies King's S. J. WILLIAMS (1975-81) Graduated B A.. Class Adviser in Modern I anguages lor Buckingham - T. P. HENRY(1975-81)Gradualed B Sc .Class2. College Hospital 2, Div 1. Engineering Science, Exeter College, sImo Div I.H ons Mechanical Engineering. Lancaster A. J. NEWMAN (1975-82) Graduated B S c . Oxlord Appointed Graduate Engineering D. S. BANKS (19/!* 8?) Graduated B Sc . Class University Class 2. Div 1. Hons Valuation and Estate Trainee, Rolls-Royce, Bristol 1. Mechanical L nginccnng. I eeds University R. C. HAWORTH (1973-81) Gradualed BS c Management, Bristol Polytechnic Appointed P. D. WALKER (1970-80) Graduated B D S Ap|x>inted ( nqirioennq Trainer; with Cobble Class 2. Div 1. Hons Building. University ol Graduate Surveyor. Bernard Thorpe & Partners. University ol Newcastle-upon-Tyne lilacktxirn I Id Sallord Appointed Assistant Building Engineer Manchester A. WARREN (1973-80) Graduated B A . Class 2, C. P. BARON (19/i* 8?) Graduated B Sc . Class with Taylor Woodrow Ltd M. J. ORMEROD (1974-81) Graduated M Eng . Div 1. Hons Graphic Design. Preston Poly­ ?. I)iv 2. Hons Pharmacy. Manchester Univer A. J. HOLT (1975-81) Graduated B.Sc . Class Class 2. Div 1, Hons Mechanical Engineering, technic Appointed Graphic Designer at David sity Appointed to Bool's Chemists, Blackprx>l 2. Div 1, Hons Engineering Science. Colling- Nottingham University Appointed Trainee Davies Associates, London A. A. R. BIRKETT (1980 8?) Graduate*! B Sc . wood College. University ol Durham Appointed Graduate Engineer with Ford Motor Co.. Basildon J. YATES (1975-82) Graduated B.Sc.. ARCS. Class 2. Div 2. Hons Civil Engineering, Royal Engineer wilh British Aerospace. Warton A. ORMEROD (1975-82) Graduated B.Sc.. Class Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. Biochemistry, Imperial Mililary College ol ScHjnco Al present Army 1. HERBERT(1975 81) Graduated B Sc Class 2. 3. Hons Civil Engineering. Nottingham Univer­ College. London University. Ollicer in Corps ol Hoyal I ngmeers Div 2. Hons Banking and Finance, Lough­ sity Appointed Graduate Trainee Engineer. KATHERINE T. BUCKLEY (1980-8?) Graduated borough University Appointed Securities Clerk Wimpey Group Services Ltd. B Sc . Class 2. Div 2. Hons Geography, I eicostor with Midland Bank, Manchester M. PARDOE (1979-80) Graduated B A , Class 1. University PrrxMMxIing to B A /M A course, S. J. HOAD (1975-82) Graduated B A . Class 2. Hons (Wrangler) Mathematics. Churchill College. Mancheslei Div 2. Hons Archaeology/Geography, Leeds Cambridge Proceeding to Postgrad Dip In P K BROADHURST (19/S 8?) Graduated University Mathematical Statistics. Cambridge B Sc , Class ?. Div t. Hons Ztxilogy. Leeds N. HOWARD (1975-81) Graduated B.Sc.. Class M. G. PEARSON (1975-82) Graduated B A , University 2. Div 1, Hons Engineering Science. Durham Class 2, Div 2. Hons Politics, St. John s College, GILLIAN BLAKEY (19/8 80) Passed Bar Finals University Appointed Engineer with Ferranti Ltd Durham University Working in Washington U S A lor Ihe Summer CHARLOTTE L. HINDLE (1980 82) Graduated A. PETTINGER. B.A. (1970-77) Graduated M A . SCHOLARSHIPS AND OXFORD P. J. COCKER (19/S 8?) Graduated B A . Class B A , Class 2. Div 2. Hons Drama and Theatre University ol Essex Proceeding to studies lor ?. Div ?. Hons Geography. Leeds University Arts. Birmingham University Ph D AND CAMBRIDGE SUCCESSES Appointed to Marketing Division. Pilkingtons I. R. HAMPSON (1976 83) Appointed Lancaster N. PETTINGER (1974-81) Graduated M A . The lollowing members ol the School have Glass. Si Helens University Track Field Athletics Captain Set Class 2, Div 1. Hons Sociology. Edinburgh been elected to Open Awards J. R. COWBURN (19/S 82) Gradualed B Sc . University 400 m Hurdles record University Appointed Management Trainee. Michael J HAMPSON Open Exhibition — Jesus, Class ?. Div 1. Hons T ransport Management and D. J. IBBOTSON (197181) Graduated B A . Scottish Health Service Oxford. P.P P Planning, I oughborough Universily Appointed Class 2. Div 1, Hons Business Studies. M. PRESTON (1972-81) Graduated B A , Class 2. E. Janet WHITELEY Jubilee Scholarship — Production Services Graduate with British Steel Lanchester Polylechmc Appomled Associate Hons Engineering Science. Balliol College. St. Hugh's, Oxford Mathematics Corporation, Stockbndge Area Manager. Whitbread Inns. Salford Oxford At present Commissioned Ollicer, (Pilot) M. C. COTTAM (19/S -8?) Graduated B A Class MICHELLE INGHAM (1980 82) Graduated B Sc with R A F In addition the following have gained places ?. Div 1. Hons Politics. Sussex University Food Science, Leeds University S. M. PATEFIELD (1975-82) Graduated L.L.B.. Alison J BATTERSBY New Hall. Cambridge A|>pointcd Trainee Business Systems Analyst. A. c. JACKSON (1968 74) Appointed Senior Class 2. Div 2. Hons Law. Newcastle-upon-Tyne Medicine I ucas Electrical. Burnley Research Scientist with Minnesota Research Ltd . University Proceeding to Chester College of Law Neil E. J DEWHURST: Merlon, Oxford. Mathe­ A. CROOK (19/4 81) Gradualod BSc. Harlow. Essex M. G. PICKUP (1975-82) Gained B Tec HND, matics. Pharmacy. Sunderland Polytechnic Appointed 1. JONES (1970-80) Qualilied M B. Ch B . Business Studies. Huddersfield Polytechnic Dipanker DEY St. Peter's, Oxford. Biochemistry. Pro-Registration Pharmacist. Boots Chemist Liverpool University Appointed House Oflicer, Appointed Trainee Manager Kwik Save E. Marcus GREEN: Merlon, Oxford. History P I C . T rowhr idge Royal Liverpool Hospital G. ROBINSON. B.Sc. (1952-59) Appointed Helen E HOYLE St. Edmund Hall. Oxford D. H. J. DUCKWORTH (1964-72) Gamed S. M. JAKEMAN (1975-81) Graduated B Sc Export Manager ol the South Alncan Motor Geography Associate Membership ol Ihe Institute ot Cost and Hons Pass Level. Chemistry, The University ol Corporation Carla L JONES Trinity. Cambridge English Management Accountants Leeds D. C. ROE (1980-82) Graduated B.A , Class 2. Benjamin P. KERSHAW Oriel. Oxford Modern J. DOBSON (1973 80) Graduated B D S . J. KEDWARD (1975-81) Gradualed B A , Class Div 1. Hons Economics. Leeds University History University ol Manchester Dental Hospital Gained 2. Div 1, Hons Pathology, St John s College. Appointed Assistant Production Manager. John A LORD: Balliol, Oxford. Engineering. the British Dental Association Prize Joined a Cambridge Proceeding to Clinical Training at Colmans ol Norwich (1986) Denial Practice in Stockport, Cheshire Addenbrookes Hospital. Cambridge V. J. RILEY (1975-82) Graduated B.Sc.. Class 2. Sarah K MAHONEY Trinity, Cambridge. French/ SUSAN DONE (1980 82) Gradualed B A Class JANE H. KENNEDY (1978 80) Qualitied B M , Div 2. Hons Computational Science, Hull Univer­ Japanese 2. Hons Medical Sciences, Fitzwilliam College B S , Nottingham University Appointed to Pre- sity Appointed Graduate Trainee I.C.L.. M Shahzad A MALIK Queen s, Oxford. Medicine. Cambridge Proceeding to Clinical Studies at Registration Post al University Hospital, Notting­ Middlesex Graeme D MILLAR: Magdalene. Cambndge. Addenbrookes Hospital. Cambridge ham and City Hospital. Nottingham C. W. RYAN (1974-81) Graduated B.Sc.. Class 2. Engineering M. DOWNES (1975-8?) Graduated B A . Class 2 S. J. LEIGH (1972-82) Graduated L L B , Class 2. Div 2. Hons Chemistry. University ol St Andrew M ORMSBY Hertford. Oxford. English Div 2. Hons Politics, University College ol Div 2. Hons . Leicester University Proceeding to Andrews Appointed to Research Department. Literature/Language Chester Law School International Paints (Courtaulds P.L.C.). Catherine SLATER Newnham, Cambridge. J WD DICKINSON (1975 81) Gradualed L L B . A. S. LEITCH (1973-80) Gradualed B.Sc.. Class P. J. ROMAINE (1974-81) Awarded Rugby Medicine Class 2. Div 2. Hons Law. Bristol University 3. Hons Electronic and Electrical Engineering. League Blue St Edmund Hall. Oxford. Graduated Proceeding to Inns ol Courts School ol Law Manchester University Appointed Research B A . Class 2. Hons Geography. St Edmund Hall, P. DAVIS (1975 82) Gradualed B.Sc . Class 2. Scientist. Philips Research Laboratories. Redhill. Oxford Appointed Trainee Accountant. Arthur STUDENTS AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS Div 1. Hons Mathematics, Bristol University Surrey Anderson & Co . (Manchester) Proceeding to research lor Ph.D . at Bristol P. SHUTTER (1979-81) Graduated G.R.S M THE lollowing Queen Elizabeth's students have A. LEWIS (19/5-81) Gradualed LLB. Class 2, received scholarships from the Peel Foundation ALEXANDRA H. A. DUGDALE (1982 84) Div 2. Hons Law. Manchesler University (Hons) and awarded L R A M (Music), Royal Scholarship Fund: Awarded a Scholarship Irom the Wallord Fund, Appointed Solicitor with Rowlands ol Manchester Academy of Music. London New Hall. Cambridge in recognition ol First P. F. MAHONEY (1973-80) Qualified M B , B S , I. J. STOCKDALE (1973-79) Graduated B Eng . Eli Heyworth Memorial Scholarships: Anirudda Class Hons in Part 1A ol Ihe Medical Sciences Newcastle Upon Tyne University Appointed Class 2, Div 1, Hons Chemical Engineering, Datta, Graeme Millar J. E. Fielding University Imperial College. London Employed in Technical examination House Surgeon at Bishop Auckland General Scholarships Alison Battersby. Oliver Longstaffe P. EGGLESTON (1971 79) Graduated B A . Hospital Section. B N F , Risley Class 1. Hons Sociology. Bristol University R. G. SAGAR (1972-81) Graduated B A Urban Daniel Thwaites University Scholarships: Julia N. S. MELLOR (1974-81) Gradualed B Sc . Newton. Peel Scholarships: Avigit Chatterjee. J. FEATHER (1975-82) Graduated B.Sc . Class B Eng , Class 2. Div 1. Hons Chemical Engineer­ Studies C N A.A , Sheftield Polytechnic 2. Div 2, Hons Maths/Computer Science. York R. N. E. SMITH (1976-82) Graduated B.Sc.. Class Martin Dayman. Dipanker Dey. Edward Green. ing. Newcastle Upon Tyne University Appointed Timothy Jacklin, Carla Jones. Matthew Jones. University Appointed Soltware Engineer with Chemical Engineer, British Nuclear Fuels Ltd . 2. Div 1. Hons Chemical Pathology. Leeds David Leitch, John Lord. Sarah Mahoney. David Smith Industries. Cheltenham Sellafield University M. F. GIBSON. M B.. Ch.B. (1969-75) Passed ELIZABETH C. McGRAIL (1980-82) Gradualed D. SMITH ( 1975-82) Graduated B A . Class 2. Div Prest, Mark Stott, Peter Sutcliffe, Timothy Wilson. final examination. Royal College ol Surgeons. L L B . Class 2. Div 2. Hons Law. Leeds Univer­ 1, Hons Politics, Hull University The Peel Foundation was set up in 1898 to Edinburgh sity T. T. SCOTT (1975-82) Graduated B A . Class 2. provide grants for Blackburn schoolchildren going H. N. GREENWOOD (1974-81) Graduated B.Sc.. Div 1. Hons Architecture. Sheffield University CATHERINE A. MACKRELL (1980-82) Gradu to university and the trustees now make awards Class 3. Hons. Chemical Engineering. Salford Proceeding to 4th Year Practice Student ated BSC. Class 3. Hons Physics. St Marys based on the best A-level results. University Appointed Technical Sales Rep , College. Durham University Appointed Graduate Architect B D.P Hysol Grafic Ltd . Coventry Engineer to Standard Telephones and Cables R. ANNE SINGLETON (1979-81) Graduated N. GRAHAM (1972-82) Graduated B.Sc.. Class 2. P L C . Basildon. Essex B Sc . Mathematics, Newcastle-upon-Tyne Poly­ Div 2. Hons Microbiology. Queen Elizabeth S. H McQUAID (1976-82) Graduated BSc. technic College. London University Class 2. Div 1. Hons Chemistry. Manchester D. J. SAUL (1970-76) Awarded Ph.D., in N. G. GRETTON (1975-81) Graduated B A . University Proceeding to lurther study lor M Sc . Genetics, University of Sheffield Awarded Post Class 2. Hons. Mathematics St Edmund Hall. at Manchester Doctoral Fellowship at University of Aukland. New Oxford. Appointed Trainee Accountant. Arthur Zealand Young. London AUTUMN, 1986 MAGISTER—Page 19

a n d th iiu jS T. K. SOUTH WORTH (1948-54) Appointed Her Majesty's Vice consul to the British Consulate- General Lille. France. I. J. SHERLOCK (1976-82) Graduated B.A., 1986 Class 1. Hons. Electrical Scienror Tripos, Churchill College. Cambridge S. T. SWIFT, B.A. (1976-79) Qualified F achelor of E. LONGSTAFF (1976-83) Graduated B A . Veterinary Medicine. Fitzwilliam College. Class 2. Div 1. Hons English and Music. Royal Cambridge Hollaway. London University R. N. CUNLIFFE (1975-83) Graduated B.Sc . JACQUELINE A. SPENCER (1981-83) J. H. LEES (1977-83) Graduated B.Sc.. (Eng) Class 3, Hons Electrical and Electronic Graduated B.A.. Class 2, Div. 2. Hons. Class 2. Div 2. Computer Systems and Elec­ Engineering. Manchester University. Proceeding Geography, Leicester University. M. J. ALMOND. B.Sc.. D.Phil. (1972-78) tronics. King s College. London. Proceeding to to Consultant Engineer in the Power Station KYRA SLATER (1981-83) Graduated B.Sc., Appointed to Lectureship in Inorganic Chemistry. Computer Solutions Limited. Surrey proiects division of G.E.C. Turbine Generators Class 2, Div. 2. Hons. Mathematics. Nottingham A. LORD (1971-81) Graduated B.Sc.. Class 2. Reading University. Limited. Manchester University. P. D. ANDERTON (1974-83) Graduated B.Sc.. Div 2. Mining Geology. University of London. HELEN CRUDEN (1980-82) Graduated B A . T. M. J. SAGAR (1976-63) Graduated B A.. Class 2. Div. 1, Hons. Computer Science. JANE LORD (1980-82) Graduated B.A , Class 2. Class 2. Div 2. Hons Major French Studies with Class 3. Hons. Classics, Magdalene College. Liverpool University. Proceeding to post graduate Div. 1. Hons Modern Languages. Leicester Minor English. Lancaster University Cambridge Proceeding to P.G.CT Cambridge. research at Liverpool. University. M. COLE (1972-81) Graduated B A.. Class 2. Div. M. J. STOCK (1975-82) Graduate^ B.A . Class 2. M. ASHBY (1976-83) Graduated L.L.B.. Class 2. SEEMA MARROTT (1979-81) Qualified M B 1. Hons Politics. University of York 1984 M.A Div 1. Hons. Social Policy pnd Administration. Div. 2. Hons. Law. Proceeding to Chester Law Ch.B . Manchester University Politics 1985 Took 12 month sabbatical as full Hull University College. A. J. MASON (1976-83) Graduated B.Sc.. time Deputy President of Students Union Now S. E. SUMNER (1977-83) Gained Professional D. J. ASTILL (1976-83) Graduated B.A.. Class 2. A.R.G.S.. Class 2. Div 1. Physics. Imperial been elected Part-time Executive Committee Diploma. Environmental Health, Trent Poly­ Div. 2. Philosophy and Theology. Regent's Park College of Science Proceeding to Graduate Member. technic Appointed Environmental Health Officer College. Oxford. Proceeding to Law College. Trainee B B.C. Engineering Centre. Surrey S. P. DANIELS (1976-83) Qualified M B . Ch B by London Borough of Barnet D. BRADLEY (1972-82) Graduated B A . Class 2. A. B. MATTHIAS (1976-83) Graduated L.L.B . Leeds University JACQUELINE A. SPENCER (1981-83) Div. 1. Hons. Business Studies. Manchester Law. Leicester Polytechnic Proceeding to R. B. ELLINGHAM (1981-83) Graduated B A . Graduated B.A . Class 2. Div. 2. Geography. Polytechnic. Proceeding to Personnel Officer at Chester Law College Class 2. Div 2. Hons Pharmacology Proceeding Leicester University. The Engine Systems Division of Lucas Aerospace M. W. MELLODEY (1974-82) Awarded H.N.D. to Clinical Studies at Addenbrooke s Hospital. R. T. SMITH (1976-83) Qualified M B . Ch.B.. Ltd. Birmingham. Agriculture. Lancashire College of Agriculture Cambridge Leeds University GEMMA M. BESWICK (1979-82) Awarded D. MENARRY (1976-83) Graduated B Sc Class S. C. ELLIS (1975-82) Graduated B.Sc.. (Econ) T. A. SHEARER (1974-82) Graduated B.Sc.. H.N.D. with distinction in Agriculture. Lancashire 2. Div 1. Hons. Biological Sciences. Edinburgh Class 2 Div. 1, Hons. International Relations. Class 2. Div 2. Hons . Food Marketing Sciences. College of Agriculture and Horticulture. Appointed University. Proceeding to Trainee Chartered London School of Economics. Proceeding to Law Sheffield City Polytechnic Agricultural Technical Advisor and Livestock Accountant Diploma. London University. 1. R. SPENCER (1975-83) Graduated B.Sc.. Specialist. A. MILLS (1974-81) Graduated B Eng Class 2. J. A. ELLISON (1978-81) Graduated B Ch D . Class 3. Hons Economics, University of Salford. N. BLAND (1974-81) Graduated B.Sc.. Class 2. Div. 2. Hons. Naval Engineering. Royal Naval Leeds University. Appointed as an associate in Proceeding to Trainee Accountant with Alliott Div. 2. Hons. Mathematics. University College. Engineering College. Plymouth Appointed General Dental Practitioners. Burnley Crossley and Davis. Preston London. Proceeding to Manchester Polytechnic Weapons Engineering Officer to the Fleet H. T. FARRELL (1976-83) Graduated B.Sc.. D. TEBB, M.Sc.. D.I.S. (1968-77) Awarded Ph.D.. for C.N.A.A. in Hotel and Catering Management. A. T. NEWTON Graduated B.Sc.. Class 2. Hons Class 2. Div. 1. Hons. Electronic and Computer in power electronics. Loughborough University. D. BURY, B.Sc. (1972-79) Awarded Ph.D.. in St Andrews University Engineering, Nottingham University Appointed to Appointed to post with Mullard Limited. Stockport Metallurgy. Leeds University. Appointed to a post K. ORRELL. B.A. (1971-78) Appointed Director of post with Plessey Defence Systems A. P. TAYLOR (1975-83) Graduated B.Sc.. Class with A. E. Rugley. Music. Adams Grammar School. Newport. K. FARQUHAR (1976-83) Graduated B.Eng . 2. Div. 2. Hons. Materials Science. Manchester D. E. BLAND. B.A., M.Litt.. Ph.D. (1952-59) Shropshire Class 2, Div. 2. Hons. Mechanical Engineering. University Appointed Assistant Technologist. Appointed Pro Vice Chancellor and Warden of J. ORR (1974-81) Graduated B A . Class 2. Div 2. Nottingham University. Cyanamid Fothergill. Wrexham Sorby Hall. History. Hull University Proceeding to KATHRYN T. FISHWICK (1979-81) Qualified N. A. TONG (1971-81) Qualified M B.. Ch.B.. D. R. BOLTON, M.A. (1957-64) Appointed Shipbroker Liverpool University Appointed House Officer, County Adviser in Modern Languages to M B . Ch.B.. Liverpool University KAREN PARKINSON (1979-81) Qualified ALLISON GREENALL (1981-83) Graduated Ormskirk District General Hospital Buckinghamshire. M.B.B.S St. Georges Hospital. London B.Pharm., Class 2. Div. 2, Hons. University of B. TAYLOR (1981 -83) Graduated B.Sc.. Class 2. ANNE BILLINGTON (1978-80) Appointed University Appointed House officer. Gillingham London. Proceeding to Guys Hospital, London Div 2. Hons Zoology. Manchester University. manager British Shoe Corporation concession. Hospital ELIZABETH M. GIBSON (1978-81) Graduated Proceeding to Durham University for P.G.C.E. Co-operative Society. Brighouse. Yorkshire. 1. D. PROCTER (1976-82) Graduated B.Sc.. B.Ch.D., Leeds University Appointed General 1. TOMLINSON (1975-83) Graduated B A , Class S. R. BOARDMAN (1976-82) Graduated B A.. Class 2. Div 2. Hons. Engineering Science. Dental Surgeon in Clayton-le-Moors 2. Div 2. Hons Economics. University College. Class 1. Hons. Natural Sciences (Chemistry). Hatfield College. Durham University Appointed SALLY HALL (1979-81) Graduated B A . Class 2. Durham Appointed Computer Consultant with Corpus Christi College. Cambridge. Proceeding trainee chartered accountant Grant Thornton Div. 2, French. Kings College. London Pro­ Hockyus Group Limited to research for Ph.D. International. Manchester ceeding to P.G.C.E at Institute of Education. J. TAYSUM (1976-83) Graduated B.Sc.. Class 2. D. JANE BRIDGETT (1981-83) Graduated B A.. M. PROCTER (1976-83) Graduated B.Sc.. Class London. Div 2. Hons Transport and Planning. Aston Class 2. Div. 1 Hons. Geography with Economics. 2. Div. 2, Hons. Psychology. Hatfield College. CHRISTINE HEYWORTH (1981-83) Graduated University. Birmingham Appointed trainee accountant with Deloitte Durham University B.A., Class 3. Hons. Economics and Accounting. R. TAYLOR (1974-81) Graduated B A . Class 1. Haskins and Sells, London. M. PARDOE, B.A. (1979-82) Awarded Post­ Leeds University. Proceeding to marketing with Hons Modern Languages. Exeter College. A. J. BATE, B.A. (1970-79) Qualified Bachelor of graduate diploma with distinction, and John Ushers Brewery, Trowbridge Oxford At present doing P.G.C.E. Start teacher Veterinary Medicine, Christ's College. Wishart Prize in Mathematical Statistics. Churchill G. J. F. HUMPHREYS (1974-83) Graduated B A . training in September at York Cambridge. Proceeding to vocational course at College. Cambridge Appointed to post with Class 2, Div. 2. Hons. British Government and 1. A. TRICKETT (1976-83) Graduated B Eng the Inns of Court School of Law, London. Watson and Sons, Consultant Actuaries. Public Policy. Newcastle Polytechnic Proceeding Class 2. Div 1, Engineering Science. Liverpool S. J. BUTTERWORTH, B.A. (1970-79) Qualified Ryegate. Surrey to Trainee Manager with W J. Foster Limited. University Proceeding to Graduate Trainee in Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine. Girton College. G. PEARSON (1973-82) Graduated B A . Class 2. Preston. Technical Efficiency and Organisation Depart­ Cambridge. Div. 2 Agricultural Studies. Newcastle University I. HAMPSON (1976-83) Graduated B Sc , Class ment. Mullards, Burnley M. P. BARRETT (1981-83) Graduated B.Sc., M. PILLING (1976-82) Graduated B A , Class 3 2. Div. 2. Hons. Environmental Science. Lancaster J. D. TURNER (1976-83) Graduated L.L B , Class Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. Geography. Leeds Hons. Engineering Science. St John's College. University. Awarded a Special Award of Merit by 2. Div 2, Law. Nottingham University. Proceeding University. Proceeding to postgraduate research. Oxford. Proceeding to trainee accountant with the University Athletic Union Proceeding to to Law College, London JANE BROADBENT (1980-82) Graduated B A , Arthur Andersens, London Linacre College. Oxford for P G C.E in Physics PETER JOHN WALSH (1952-59) Drake DEBORAH PATTISON (1981-83) Graduated Class 2. Div. 1, Hons. Mathematics. Christ ANNETTE L. HOULDSWORTH (1981-83) Awarded Master of Education. Newcastle Church, Oxford. Proceeding to Consultant B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 2. Chemistry/Pharmacology. Graduated L.L.B. Class 2. Div 2. Hons. Law University, December 11th 1985 At present Head Actuary Training with Bacon and Woodrow. Sheffield University Proceeding to Chester College of Law of History Department. Pennywell School. London. M. PEARSON (1975-82) Graduated Class 2. Div REBA HAJELA (1981 -83) Graduated B A Class Sunderland Teacher Governor of the same 2, Hons Politics. St. John's College. University of A. M. BROTHERTON (1982-83) Graduated 2. Div. 2. Hons. French/German Hull University School Durham Proceeding to Trainee Accountant with L.L.B.. Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. Law. Newcastle Appointed to Medical Marketing Division Smith D. I. WHITELEY (1977-83) Awarded a Polytechnic. Proceeding to Chester Law College, Messrs. Smith and Williamson, London and Nephew. Scholarship in Engineering. St John's College, then articles with Farleys Solicitors. Blackburn. B. N. ROSTRON (1973-80) Graduated B.Sc.. ALLISON HADWIN (1981-83) Graduated B A Oxford K. A. BARNES Qualified M B , Ch B . Leicester Class 2. Div 2. Hons. Environmental Science. Class 2. Div. 2. Hons Theology. Pembroke J. WHITTAKER (1938-42) Appointed Honorary University. Bradford University. College. Oxford. Proceeding to Church Commis­ Chaplain of Helen House. Oxford — the first I. D. BEST (1976-83) Gained Business Studies C. J. RAWSON (1975-82) Graduated B.A . Class sioners childrens hospice in the world Certificate. Blackburn Technical College. 2, Div. 2, Hons. Politics, Reading University. J. W. HIBBITT (1973-83) Graduated B A . Class HELEN L. WILLIAMS (1980-82) Graduated Appointed Insurance Broker with Joseph Watson Appointed to Management Development 2. Div. 2, Hons. Geography. King's College. B.Sc.. (Eng) Class 2, Div 2. Hons Nuclear and Son (Ins) Limited. Blackburn. Scheme, of Lloyds Bank P L C London University Proceeding to Accountancy Engineering, Queen Mary College. London D. BUNKER (1975-81) Graduated B A., Class 1. N. J. ROBBINS (1978-82) Graduated B.Sc.. with Peat. Marwick. Mitchell Appointed Instructor W R N.S. Hons. Sociology/Psychology, Leeds University Class 2. Div. 2, Hons Industrial Studies. Sheffield ELAINE IBBOTSON (1981-83) Appointed F. WRIGLEY Graduated B A , Class 2. Div 2. S. J. BUTTERWORTH (1973-80) Qualified M B City Polytechnic Assistant Manageress Weir and Son, Jewellers. Hons. Law. Kent University Veterinary Medicine. Girton College. Cambridge S. M. ROBINSON (1971 -81) Qualified M B . B S . Burnley. M. J. WHALLEY (1976-83) Graduated B Ed , University. St. Barts Med College, London J. C. S. JEPSON (1976-83) Graduated B.A , Class 2. Div 2. Hons Biological Studies. St. R. M. CRAVEN (1970-75) Qualified M B.. Ch.B N. A. ROWLAND (1974-81) Awarded HND. Class 2. Div. 2. Hons. Accounting and Financial Martin's College. Lancaster Appointed Salesbury Sheffield University Medical School. Appointed Agriculture. Harper Adarns Agriculture College Management. Sheffield University C of E Primary School. Blackburn. House Physician. Doncaster Royal Infirmary Now farming in Canterbury A. JAMESON (1978-83) Graduated B A . ALISON D. WALSH (1981-83) Graduated L.L B , C. CATLOW, B.Sc. (1972-79) Qualified A C A A. W. ROBINSON (1977-82) Graduated B D S Geography. Lancaster University Class 2. Div. 1, Law, Leeds Polytechnic Pro­ Appointed to post with Arthur Anderson and University of Edinburgh, School of Dental Surgery N. G. KOVE (1981-83) Graduated L.L B Class 2. ceeding to Chester Law College Company, Perth. Western Australia Joined Dental Practice in Blackburn Div. 2. Hons Lancaster University P. WILLIAMS (1973-82) Graduated B.Sc.. Class SUSAN CHEUNG (1981-83) Graduated B.Sc.. MICHELLE A. RAKOWSKI (1981-83) Graduated VALERIE LIVESEY (1978-80) Awarded M Sc 2, Div. 2. Hons. Computer Science, University Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. Electronics. Salford in Agricultural Botony. University College of B.Sc.. Class 2, Div 1. Chemistry, King's College. College, London Appointment with Q.M.C University. Wales. Continuing with research for Ph D. at London. Proceeding to P.G.C.E. at Leeds Interactive Systems Limited. M. P. COX (1976-83) Graduated B.A.. Class 2. Aberystwyth University ANNE B. WILSON (1981-83) Graduated BA , Div. 1. Hons. Business Studies. Sheffield A. J. SHEPHERD (1974-80) Graduated B A , B. D. A. LEWIS (1976-82) Awarded a Scholarship Class 2, Div. 2. Hons Creative Arts (Music Major), University. in History at Balliol College. Oxford, and a Frank Class 2, Hons Chemistry. Merton College, Newcastle Polytechnic. Proceeding to Welsh SH ABNAM S. CHAUDHRY (1982-83) Graduated Knox Memorial Fellowship at Harvard. U S A Oxford Appointed Organic Chemist with Lancaster College of Music and Drama, Cardiff B.Sc.. Class 2. Div. 2. Hons Pharmacy Synthesis Limited D. H. WEST (1973-82) Graduated B.Sc . Class 2. Proceeding to Boots Chemist. Div. 2. Biology, University of York. MAGISTER— Page 20 AUTUMN, 1986 1986 DINNER PREVIEW THIS year's Old Blackburnians' Dinner at school Chris graduated from St. Andrew's University He was appointed to his present post when the on December 20th will be a special occasion for a in 1971, and also from Dundee in 1974, following Commission became established in Central man who has been at every meal for almost 30 pre-registration posts in Scotland, he returned to Lancashire, taking over the corporation's assets years. Blackburn and commenced a vocational training on January 1st. He is, of course, Mr. Derick Lund, School course for general practice with the aim of joining He lives with his wife Anne, to whom he has Marshall and domestic bursar, who has been a practice in Blackburn. been married 17 years, in Buncer Lane, toastmaster at almost all those 30 dinners. After 18 months, first in obstetrics and Blackburn, and the couple have three children. He will be dining not working however at this gynaecology and later in accident and year's meal when his biggest thrill will be seeing emergency orthopaedics, he was offered a post Replying to Brian's toast will be County his son Christopher propose a toast to the in Hong Kong, — and has never looked back. Education Officer for North Yorkshire, Mr. Fred school. Chris went to work at the Yau Tong estate Evans, who took over the reins in Northallerton in clinic at Kwum Tong, east of Kowloon in 1978, in August. Mr. Evans has had a distinguished one of the world's most densely populated areas career since leaving Chadderton Grammar as one of two English members of a programme School for St. Peter's College Oxford, where he set up by the United Christian Medical Service. It read French. He took a Diploma in Education at was probably one of the most unusual periods of Oxford after gaining his degree and taught in GP training to be sanctioned by the Royal various parts of the country between 1964-67, College of General Practitioners as suitable for when he was promoted to head of department. membership application to the college. He was made professional assistant in After six years in Hong Kong, he now conducts Gloucester in 1970 and appointed assistant consultations in Chinese. director (secondary) for education by Lyndsey His brother Robert, who was at school from County Council. On local government 1961-68 and is now accountant for Barclays reorganisation, he was made assistant Bank at Lancaster University, will also be education officer (development) for Lincolnshire. attending the three functions. In 1974, he moved to Buckinghamshire as senior assistant education officer for One man who has seen all the Old Blacks development, then as second deputy chief Chris Lund, who was a school from 1961 -68, is speech-making before is Brian Birtwistle, who education officer for Cambridge in 1978. an associate partner with Dr. Anderson and will this year be proposing a toast to the guests. Three years later, he was appointed director of partners in Hong Kong. Chris moved to the Brian, executive officer in Central Lancashire for educational services for Kirklees in Huddersfield. colony in 1977 and Mr. Lund and his wife Phyllis the Commission for New Towns, proposed the He is president of his alma mater, St. Peter's have visited Chris several times in the same toast 15 years ago— but he assures us the Society and his hobbies include music, vintage intervening years. speech will not be the same! transport and photography. He has been seen on Chris will arrive in Blackburn early in Brian was at school from 1948-57 and read law the seafront at Blackpool pursuing one of his December to attend Speech Night, the dinner at Leeds before becoming articled to the then hobbies . . . no, not snapping the Tower but and his father's retirement party and farewell Town Clerk of Blackburn, Mr. Frank Squires. driving a tram! dance at school on December 18th. He will return Brian later became assistant solicitor at He lives, with his wife Lesley, in Northallerton, to Hong Kong on January 2nd. More about Blackburn then moved to Salford, Stretford and where he moved from Rastrick in summer. They Derick's retirement and his years at school in our Trafford before becoming chief legal officer for have two sets of twin boys, aged 12 and 16. next edition. Central Lancashire Development Corporation. MARK GORTON SOLICITOR IS NEW PRESIDENT SOLICITOR, Mr. Stuart Shorthouse, a pupil of Queen Elizabeth's from 1966-73, has taken over as president of Blackburn Lions in their 25th year. He received his chain of office from Mr. Peter Singleton, at a special presentation in the Foxfields Restaurant, Billington, in front of 130 guests. Mr. Shorthouse is a former president and district president of the Leos, the junior section of the Lions.

AS a presenter on ‘Granada Reports', Mark WENDY J. GILLIBRAND Gorton is a familiar face on your television WENDY J. GILLIBRAND, a pupil between 1979-81 has been accepted for a Care of the Aged Course at screen. Queens, Nottingham, after qualifying as a Registered General Nurse at Manchester Royal Infirmary. On leaving QEGS, Mark went to Durham University, where he gained his English degree. He left Blackburn 31/2 years ago, about the MEDICAL FIRST FOR LASER PIONEER same time as he joined Granada, and now lives just outside Birkenhead, though his A FORMER East Lancashireman has pioneered a world-wide parents, George a retired policeman, and breakthrough in treating heart disease. Marjorie a retired teacher, still live in Dr. David Cumberland has successfully used a laser to bum Adelaide Terrace, Blackburn. through a blocked coronary artery in a 39-year-old patient. His technique, pioneered at Sheffield's Northern General Hospital, avoids the need for expensive and often-traumatic PETER J. WALSH open-heart surgery. PETER JOHN WALSH was awarded Master of The technique is a major step forward on its less successful Education, Newcastle University, December forerunner—inflating a minute balloon in the artery to squeeze 11th, 1985. and split fatty deposits. At present he is head of the History Depart­ And it will spell hope for many patients anxiously awaiting ment at Pennywell School, Sunderland. He is by-pass surgery to remove the threat of heart attack. also teacher governor of the same school. Dr. Cumberland was at Queen Elizabeth's from 1952-62 and He attended Queen Elizabeth's Grammar his parents live in Billinge End Road, Blackburn. School between 1952-59 and was in Drake house. Autumn 1987 No. 31 Magister Price £1.00

RECENT announcement from the Home Office, dated 7th October, 1987 — “ Her Majesty The Queen has been graciously pleased to approve the recommendation that permission to name the new building at Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Blackburn, 'Queen s Wing' should be granted".

As we go to press final hectic preparation of the new building, designed by Messrs. Bray/Singleton of Lytham St. Annes, and built by William Carefoot & Sons of Longridge, is taking place as the school eagerly awaits the first visit of Her Majesty The Queen to East Lancashire on an official visit for nineteen years

It was announced from Buckingham Palace in the middle of August that Her Majesty The Queen, accompanied by His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh, after a visit to Burnley, would be travelling by Royal car to West Park Road on Thursday, November 12th, and Her Majesty The Queen, accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh, will tour the new building, name it after herself, and meet members of the school's academic and ancillary staff, parents, governors and friends. Details of the full programme are in the final throes of preparation, but are expected to follow these lines:

The first to arrive will be His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh accompanied by the Vice Lord Lieutenant, Deputy Chief Constable and their wives. Just before 1100 hours. Her Majesty The Queen, attended by the Duchess of Grafton, the Lady Farnham and Mr Robert Fellowes will arrive, accompanied by the Lord Lieutenant, Mr. Simon Towneley and Mrs. Towneley, the Clerk to the Lieutenancy, Mr. Brian Hill, Deputy Lieutenant, and Mrs. Hill, and the Chief Constable of Lancashire, Mr. R. B. Johnson and Mrs. Johnson.

On the steps of West Park Road, inside the new entrance by the bell tower, the Mayor of Blackburn, Councillor Mrs. S. Liddle, will greet Her Majesty, present the Mayoress, Mrs. Stephen Jones, Chief Executive, Mrs. Jones, Mr. Jack Straw, Member of Parliament for Blackburn. By the bell tower, the Lord Lieutenant will present the Rt Revd Stuart Cross and Mrs. Cross, the Rt. Hon. the Earl of Derby and the Countess of Derby, and the Chairman of Governors.

The Chairman of Governors, in turn will introduce his wife, his Vice-Chairman of Governors, Mr. Goodall, and the Head Master, and in the new buildings, the Head Master will greet Her Majesty, present his two Vice-Masters, Mr. John Knowles and Mr Eric Whittle.

Her Majesty, escorted by the Head Master and Joanne Iddon, the Head Girt, (who will have presented Her Majesty with a small posy) will tour the new buildings His Royal Highness will be escorted by the Head Boy and by the Chairman of Governors and other distinguished guests.

Her Majesty will see normal lessons in session (as far as any session can be normal when the Queen is present), and will visit the new language laboratory on the first floor, before going to the dias in the sixth-form study on the second floor for the opening of the new wing.

There, after dedication and consecration of the buildings by the Bishop of Blackburn, Her Majesty will unveil a commemorative plaque before moving to the exhibition area and the library.

Other presentations of senior staff will follow, and Her Majesty will sign the visitors' book and commemorative photographs.

At about 1220 hours. Her Majesty and His Royal Highness will then descend through the remodelled Garstang Room and the annexe to Big School before posing for pictures in front of the Charter Window, where Her Majesty will also meet the Provost of Blackburn, Mr. Marsden, Mr Prest, Mr West, the Bursar and Mrs Waring

The original School Charter will be on display, and Her Majesty and His Royal Highness will then move through a line of school scouts to the Assembly Hall, where she will informally meet school governors, members of the Common Room, Old Blackburmans and friends of the School. Andrew Booth, Head Boy. will make a presentation of a Coat of Arms, hand-crafted in silver by Mr Barry Brown, Head of Craft/Design/Technology, and also Chairman of the Common Room, to Her Majesty. Forty two and a half minutes after arriving Her Majesty and His Royal Highness will depart by car to Blackburn Railway Station (CONTINUED OVERLEAF) MAGISTER— Page 2 AUTUMN, 1987

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Many parts of the school have been extensively refurbished under this THE rebuilding programme, and Old Blackburnians will hardly recognise the Head Master s study, now relocated in the former school office, the new Bursary (whose chief feature, apart from very pleasant working conditions for increased bursarial staff) includes a cleverly hidden trap door, through which non-paying, REFRIGERATION unsuspecting parents can be ejected into the cellars below!, remodelled staff accommodation, new studies for the Vice- Masters, new room for the Head Boy and Head Girl and the prefectorial body, together with a refurbished, relit and CENTRE redecorated Big School. (Blackburn) Ltd. Exciting plans are afoot to hang chandeliers in Big School to show off the school's splendid portraits to full advantage, and the Old Blackburnians' Association has already generously promised the money for these chandeliers, SCHOOL BUILDINGS together with the superb new doors, which will make access to and from the new bar (a tea-bar during term time, and alcoholic bar during the holidays) on the CHERRY TREE, BLACKBURN night of the Old Blackburnians’ Annual Dinner.

Mr. Fred Bury, so long associated with the Old Blackburnians' Association, former pupil, Head Boy, Assistant Master, Head of Mathematics, and finally Second Master, is going to open the refurbished Science Wing on the same day, following the departure of Her Majesty The Queen. It is fitting that Her Majesty will depart from the ginnel, linking the old buildings and the new, where the school scouts will have formed a guard of honour, and the school choir will have Telephone and at sung the school song. After luncheon, distinguished guests and representatives Blackburn 21637 Accrington 33404 of the school's various organisations will watch Mr. Fred Bury unveil a plaque linking the Holden Laboratories to the Florence Horsburgh Wing, and also an entirely new wing, cleverly constructed by Costaine's of Manchester, alongside the existing Florence Horsburgh Wing. These new refurbished laboratories ★ ★ provide a mathematics suite of rooms, a computer room (appropriately relocated in the former boys' urinals), a completely new entrance, and very much remodelled Physics, Chemistry and general laboratories. All this in tune with the Distributors for Osborne, new demands of GCSE and the demands of the 1990s. Every room is equipped with white boards, sophisticated electronic devices and every sort of scientific Craig-Nicol and Lee apparatus to encourage pupils in a scientific approach to life. The total cost of these buildings so far to date has been £1.37m. for Block C, and £400,000 for the laboratories.

In addition to all this, a corridor of green has been established round the Queen's Wing, with the school entrance relocated to the bell tower, from which strikes the school clock, now firmly back in position, and swings the weather vane. Flowers and climbing plants have greatly enhanced the whole front approach to the school, but perhaps most significantly of all, and more important than sophisticated fire and burglar alarm systems, has been the washing of the old building with acidic rain, which has completely transformed the black grimey building of yesteryear into a mellow, yellow building which tones in beautifully with the new building.

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SCHOOL THROWS OPEN ITS DOORS TO ALL OLD BLACKBURNIANS

COME and see where the Queen set foot! Relive your experiences in your old school, see how things have changed! Watch demonstrations, join in the music, meet the staff, talk to the pupils, live with the vibrant Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School of 1988. Tuesday, 19th April - Sunday, 24th April, 1988: The Head Master and staff give a very warm welcome to all Old Blacks to attend various Open Days at school during an Elizabethan Celebration. Tuesday, 19th April Evening: Open production off ‘Noye s Fludde'. A new production by Mr. Geoffrey Lavery, with a cast of hundreds and exotic scenery in the School Hall. Wednesday, 20th April Evening: Second production of ‘Noye s Fludde'. Thursday, 21st April - (The Queen's Birthday): Special lunch for Heads of local secondary and primary schools. Afternoon: For educational guests. Evening: Third production of ‘Noye's Fludde'. Friday, 22nd April Afternoon: Open Afternoon for all parents and the general public. Evening: Final performance of ‘Noye's Fludde'. Saturday, 23rd April Morning: Second Open Day session for parents and public between 1000 and 1300 hours. Lunch for academic staff and wives and husbands at the invitation of the Chairman of Governors. Afternoon: 1400 -1700 hours. Third Open Day session for parents and public. Evening: Elizabethan celebrity concert under the auspices of the Old Blackburnians' Association, Elizabethan Association and the School: The Palm Court Orchestra will give a performance of ‘Going Down the Ritz'. Tables for two couples each, that is a table for four at only £14, to include one bottle of wine and cheese per table. While away the evening in a nostalgic welter of waltzing, jitterbugging and the Charleston. Bring your friends, book your table now! Further detail and tickets later. All this in the Assembly Hall with an Elizabethan theme, with special prizes for the most outrageous costume on the night. Book the date! Book your friends! Book your boa! Sunday, 24th April 1030 hrs: Special Service at the Cathedral within the Family Eucharist, the Celebrant The Very Revd. the Provost of Blackburn (School Governor). Special Preacher the Rt. Revd. & Rt. Hon. G. D. Lennard P.C., M.A., D.D., Lord . Join the Governors, the Staff, Parents and Friends in an act of thanksgiving for the continued tradition of your old school. MAGISTER— Page 4 AUTUMN, 1987 CHANGE OF GOVERNORS

DISTINGUISHED Old Blackburnian takes over Mr. W. Hare stepped down from the hot seat; Society of Land Agents and Surveyors, former the helm from his equally distinguished upon Mr. Marsden fell much of the administration Chairman of the Manchester Branch of the predecessor. of the re-writing of the school's instrument of R.I.C.S., former President of the Blackburn government, the prolonged and often tortuous Incorporated Chamber of Industry & Commerce, Mr. E. C. Marsden, who was a boy at school seeking of planning permission for various and father of four children, three of whom are all from 1921 to 1931, before reading Mathematics extensions, and long and wearisome hours Old Blackburnians. Church organist, Rotarian, at Trinity College, Cambridge, and qualifying as involved in the lengthy meetings with our member of Pleasington Golf Club, it is a very a solicitor in 1937. Articled to his father in the firm architects concerning the plans for extending the great privilege that such a distinguished known as Marsden and Marsden, he flew in the school buildings to satisfy the urgent businessman should be prepared to give of his Royal Air Force during the Second World War requirements of overcrowding, out-moded time to the continuing fortunes of his old school, and became a Governor of Queen Elizabeth's laboratories and unsatisfactory classrooms. It and the very greatest thanks are due to Messrs. Grammar School in the early '50s, succeeding was only right and proper that he should have Marsden and Singleton for their work down the his father who had been Chairman of the had the privilege of laying the foundation stone of years in furthering the traditions of your old Governors until his death in 1936. the building which Her Majesty The Queen is school. going to open on November 12th, and only fitting that he, together with Mr. Hare and the new Chairman of the Governors, Mr. John Singleton, will conclude those ceremonies by planting trees to commemorate this auspicious occasion.

Mr. John Singleton's appointment as Chairman of Governors was adopted unanimously by the governing body in February of 1987, his new Vice Chairman being Mr. Bill Goodall of Scapa, and Mr. Singleton immediately stepped into a miasma of meetings, building site sessions and conferences concerned with the massive building programme. Mr. Singleton was a boy at school (1932-34) before going as a boarder to Kingswood School, Bath, the Methodist Boarding School, he himself being well-known in Blackburn Methodist circles. A Justice of the Peace for the Borough of Blackburn, a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, a Fellow of the Incorporated Society of Valuers and Auctioneers, a Fellow of the Royal Society, Mr. Founder Vice Chairman of the Blackburn John Singleton is senior partner of G. F. Round Table, Trustee of the Samlesbury Hall Singleton & Co., Chartered Surveyors and Trust and other charitable foundations, Mr. Industrial Property & Plant Valuers, and Marsden served his school most faith-fully and Auctioneers, of Manchester, Leeds, Blackburn became Chairman of Governors in 1979 when and . Former President of the Manchester

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ANY NEWS OLD BLACKBURNIANS’ A.F.C. REPORT, 1987

THE Editorial Committee of Magister would A new cup competition organised by the L.A.L. at The main social event for players proved once greatly appreciate any news or articles from the end of the season for over 35's proved to be again to be the Club Dinner on 5th June where any Old Blackburnian for publication. just the thing for the Blacks team with plenty of the 'Player of the Year’ and ‘Clubman' awards 'talent' on show. After successfully coming were presented. This year our chief guest and It is only by YOU sending information in that through the earlier rounds our club staged the speaker was Judge H. Andrew, Q.C., and he did we can publish to let others know. four team final at Lammack, in May, and after an excellent job keeping us entertained. beating Bolton Wyresdale with a penalty and Our club facilities have as usual been a Middleton 3-0, the Blacks drew with Hesketh to popular venue for private functions of all kinds win overall. An excellent evening was completed and these do provide us with a large part of bar OLD BLACKBURNIANS’ with the presentation of medals and supper for all income. However, it would be fair to say that own ASSOCIATION concerned. own members could do more to support club Not to be outdone, the 4th XI had already functions at various times of the year and this is a GOLF COMPETITION, 1987 gained the Frank Aubert trophy as a result of continuing problem. The ‘100’ Club now under finishing as the highest B' team in the ‘A’ Geoff Malloch's care has provided a valuable THIS was held at Wilpshire Golf Club on Division, having completed another very source of income and is now well established. Thursday, 27th August, 1987, in beautiful satisfactory season with Alan Upton in charge. The installation of a Jackpot machine has also weather, resulting in Eric Holden, of the home The 1 st XI, with some new faces, showed early been a worthwhile venture in terms of the income club, recording the lowest ever score in the promise at the start of the season but as it provides. Judge Walmesley Cup 72-11-61 followed by happened all too frequently in recent years, fell Last year I mentioned that the re-roofing of the Alan Gorse of Wilpshire with 80-15-65. This away badly after Christmas, only just escaping Clubhouse was a necessity and I am pleased to was Eric's second win in succession. The Sir relegation from the Premier Division. A leaky report that this went ahead successfully in Gilbert Gerrard Cup for the best gross was defence didn’t help matters. Cup competitions October 1986 with a further loan from Thwaites won by Tom Martin of Wilpshire again for the gave some light relief, particularly the League brewery helping matters. However, plans for a second time in succession with 79. This was Cup where they reached the semi-final and they separate members' room were shelved as it was also Tom's fifth success. only just lost out in a penalty shoot-out with Old felt not to be worthwhile in view of the costs Gregorians. involved. It is intended that next year’s competition The 2nd XI managed one place better this On the membership side, numbers have will be held at Blackburn G. C. on Thursday, year, fourth, and might easily have made up the remained fairly constant with Pat McCarthy 7th July. seven points on the eventual champions, working hard as membership secretary. New Belvedere, if silly points hadn't been dropped at social members with the club’s interests at heart Those interested in playing or requiring any various stages. Keith Taylor takes over the are always welcome and it would be nice to see further information please contact Ray Smith captaincy from Tony McNamee this season, more of our previous full and social members on Blackburn 661122 (Work) or 53266 Tony acting as club captain. Steve Woolley's 3rd from time to time. (Home). team completed a good round of performances Finally, our steward for many years, Joe for the lower teams by also finishing fourth in the Derbyshire, has now left the club after excellent league and they were never far away from the service since the mid '70s. I am also pleased to leaders all season. say that a new part-time steward, Warren Smith, THIRD STUDENTS For the record, the two 3rd v 4th team clashes was appointed in mid-August and hopefully he in the league were evenly shared with one victory will be with us for a good number of years. DINNER each and both games were well contested with Phil Sumner, August 1987 honour very much at stake. THE third annual dinner of the Old Blackburnians Ten teams contested the Old Blacks Sevens in FINAL TABLE students was held at the Trafalgar Hotel on August, 1986, with Southport Amateurs P W D L F A Pts Friday, 3rd April, 1987. successfully retaining the trophy. Unfortunately, 1st 26 7 5 14 42 73 19 As in previous years members of the second this year's competition in August had to be 2nd 26 13 6 7 50 39 32 year sixth form were invited and the Association cancelled as the summer rains left the pitches was represented by Mr. P. T. Pearson 3rd 26 15 6 5 55 36 36 quite wet and actually flooded them the day (Chairman), and Mr. E. J. Kay and Mr. J. S. Read. 4th 26 before. 7 7 12 38 46 21 Those present enjoyed a fine meal, disco and the opportunity to reunite with friends and members of staff. The evening was intentionally informal with speeches being kept to the absolute minimum. OLD BLACKBURNIANS’ OVER 35’s TEAM The dinner has steadily grown in popularity since its inception and the increased numbers attending this year demonstrated the support available for an organised reunion of this kind. Any Old Blackburnian who has left school during the past five years and has not yet attended the Students Dinner is strongly advised not to miss what is likely to be the social event of 1988. This is to be organised by Rebecca Whalley (Tel. Broughton 8652435) and further details will be circulated in due course. If anyone has any ideas for other events or activities aimed primarily at the younger age group of the Association please contact Chris Metcalfe (Tel. Blackburn 65882).

OUR THANKS THE editorial staff of "Magister" would like to thank everyone who has contributed articles, letters and general views, without which the production of this magazine would not be possible.

PLEASE KEEP THEM COMING. BACK L. to R.; Keith Taylor, Dai Partington, Tony McNamee. Brian Mawman, Roger Masters, Peter Earnshaw, Rick Grogan FRONT L to R.; Peter Halloren, Alan Upton, Brian Woodhead, Dave Hopkinson, Brian Jenkins, Phil Sumner MAGISTER— Page 6 AUTUMN, 1987 CHECK IF THERE’S A THE NORTH EASTERN BRANCH DINNER BRANCH NEAR YOU THE dinner was held in the Royal Station Hotel, Newcastle-upon-Tyne on Friday, February 20th, 1987, WE should like to take this opportunity of and was attended by 32 people. After a lapse of one year, the branch was revived with great success due reminding Old Boys up and down the country that to the untiring efforts of Vijay Hajela, in his third year medical course at Newcastle. The guests we have active branches in Yorkshire, South foregathered in the Empire Bar and then moved to a delightful adjoining room for an excellent meal. Vijay Lancashire and Cheshire, London area and at Hajela welcomed the guests and proposed a toast to the school to which the Head Master replied, and Oxford and Cambridge. then Mr. Eric Beaumont (1937-42) who had recently retired from the Mullard Organisation was invited to They provide a variety of activities and most of speak. them have a Ladies' Evening. It was good to see both Durham and Newcastle Universities well represented. Guests attending the They are all keen to widen their membership function were: Mr. E. C. Marsden, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Singleton, Mr. and Mrs. E. Beaumont, Mr. and Mrs. I. and we invite those who are interested to contact Moorhouse, Mr. and Mrs. D. Woods, Mr. and Mrs. K. V. Newton, Mr. D. Ratcliffe, Mr. P. T. Pearson, Mr. the appropriate secretary whose name and and Mrs. P. F. Johnston, Mr. and Mrs. F. Raby, Mr. E. N. Kay, Mr. P. Cowburn, Mr. H. Culshaw, Mr. N. address is given below. Diggle, Miss B. Dixon, Mr. J. Eatough, Mr. R. Grimshaw, Miss V. Johnston, Mr. A. Johnston, Mr. O. BLACKBURN Longstaff, Miss T. Newton, Miss S. Newton, Mr. S. Patefield, Mr. C. Strahan, Mr. V. Hajela. D. Forbes, 46 Preston New Road, Blackburn. Tel: 0254 54374 LONDON BRANCH EVENTS, 1986/87 LONDON PUB EVENINGS N. Dickinson, Three Pub Evenings have been held which attracted attendances from 10 to 19. For the forthcoming 187 Cannan Lane, Pub Evenings there will be a return to the popular venue of the Red Lion, Kingly Street, W.1., which has Pinner, been refurbished. Middlesex. HA51HY. BUFFET EVENINGS Tel: 01-734 8905 An inaugural summer buffet evening was held in July at the only Thwaites pub in London, the George CAMBRIDGE IV Islington, and proved a great success with a total of 37 people attending the event. Such was the Miss V. E. Feely and popularity of the evening that a winter buffet of hot pies and peas was held in November which proved Mr. R. B. Taylor, equally successful. Trinity College, Cambridge. A.G.M. and DINNER OXFORD As a finale to the events for 1986 the A.G.M. was held in the Directors Lounge at Tottenham Hotspur Mr. I. Scholfield, Merton College and Football Club and the attendance of 38 was the best for a number of years. Myra Hardcastle, now resident Mr. G. Slinger, Balliol College, in London, was welcomed as a new member. Oxford. Guests from Blackburn were the Head Master, Mr. E. J. Kay, Mr. and Mrs. J. Monk, Mr. and Mrs. E. Metcalfe. CHESHIRE and SOUTH LANCASHIRE H. Ramsbottom, 157 Chester Road, Hazel Grove, Stockport, CHESHIRE DINNER Cheshire. Tel: 0625 873 3344 THE Cheshire and South Manchester Branch of the Old Blackburnians Association held their annual YORKSHIRE dinner on Thursday 2nd October 1986 in the Marlborough Suite at the Bowden Hotel, Cheshire. C. M. Sloan, Harold Ramsbottom, Secretary of the Branch, proposed the Loyal Toast, welcomed the guests and 26 Santa Monica Grove, tendered apologies from ten branch members who were unable to attend. Idle, The Head Master in his reply gave a resume of the current school activities and the progress of the Bradford, building programme. W. Yorkshire. Eric Kay gave a brief report on the activities and forthcoming events of the other branches of the Tel: Home 0274 616680 Association. Office 0302 876000 Those attending were: Dr. and Mrs. T. S. Hindle, Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Liversedge, Mr. H. S. Marsden, Mr. D. M. Martin, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Redman, Mr. and Mrs. H. Ramsbottom. From school: Mr. and Mrs. P. DURHAM and N.E. BRANCH F. Johnston, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Kay, Mr. and Mrs. F. Raby. Miss J. L. Newton, Even though lady guests were invited to the dinner, numbers were down again and perhaps only one 30 Sidney Grove, meeting will be held in the 1987-88 session but this will be decided at the Ladies’ Evening in May. Fenham, Newcastle. NE4 5PD. YOUNG O.B.'s DINNER/DISCO CAMBRIDGE DINNER Miss R. J. M. Whalley, Durton House, THE annual dinner of the Cambridge branch of the Old Blackburnians Association was held on Friday, Broughton, 21st November, 1986 in the New Hall, Cambridge. Preston. Guests were welcomed in the Fellows Lounge by Miss Alison Battersby and Miss Alexandra PR3 5LE. Dugdale who were joint presidents of the branch and had organised the event very efficiently. Tel: 92 862435 The excellent meal was held in the comfortable Fellows Dining Hall and after Alison had formally welcomed the guests and the loyal Toast had been drunk, Alexandra proposed a toast to the school to Old Boys will be interested to know that we have an active group of members in Canada who which the Head Master replied. The remainder of the evening was spent in the Fellows Lounge where everyone enjoyed an informal meet regularly in Calgary. get together and Eric Kay briefly talked about activities at the other branches of the Association and For further information, Old Boys in Canada should contact Dr. J. Roger Maltby, Box 59, forthcoming events. Present were: Miss A. Battersby, Miss A. H. A. Dugdale, Mr. S. R. Boardman, MissV. Feely, Mr. G. D. Site 2 SS3, Calgary, Alberta, T3C 3N9, Canada. Millar, Mr. J. F. D. Smith, Mr. R. B. Taylor, Miss E. M. Whalley, Mr. T. Sagar. CHANGED ADDRESS? From Cambridge Area and guests: Dr. R. Lynden-Bell, Mr. C. Dooley, Miss M. Oli, Mr. D. Battersby, Dr. and Mrs. C. M. P. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. P. G. Heald, Squadron Leader B. Lamb, Miss E. M. McKay, Please advice new address to: Mr. M. G. Pearson, Mr. P. Joshi, Mr. R. P. Anderton, Mr. P. D. Anderton, Mr. P. Fugar, Mr. I. J. Sherlock. From Blackburn: Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Johnston, Mr. E. C. Marsden, Mr. E. J. Whittle, Mr. F. Raby, Mr. E. Magister J. Kay. c/oQ.E.G.S. West Park Road Blackburn BB2 6DF AUTUMN, 1987 MAGISTER— Page 7 HONG KONG SOCIAL EVENING

DIARY A SMALL gathering of Old Blackburnians together with Dr. and Mrs. David Jolliffe (Ex Billinge Grammar School) met for cocktails at the Tower Club, Kowloon in December 1986. OF EVENTS Pictured below left to right are Mr. and Mrs. Brian Hood, Norman Haworth, Dr. and Mrs. David Jolliffe, Robert Wong, Dr. Chris Lund. 1987 15th Sept O.B.A. Committee Meeting, Radcliffe Room. Q.E.G.S. 8.00 p.m. 20th Oct. London Branch Pub Evening, Red Lion, 14 Kingly Street, (off Regent Street—Oxford Circus Tube) from 6.30 p.m. 23rd Oct. Cheshire and South Lanca­ shire Branch Ladies Evening, Marlborough Suite, Bowden Hotel, Cheshire. 30th Oct. Oxford Branch Dinner, St. Edmund Hall, Oxford. 20th Nov. Cambridge Branch Dinner, Old Kitchens, Trinity College, Cambridge. 20th Nov. London Branch Buffet Evening (informal). Venue later. 24th Nov. O.B.A. Annual General Meeting in the Radcliffe Room, Q.E.G.S. at 8.00 p.m.

19th Dec. O.B.A. Annual Dinner, big school, Q.E.G.S. 7.00 for 7.15p.m. 1988 FIRST BRANCH DINNER IN HONG KONG 20th Jan. London Branch Pub Evening, Red Lion, 14 Kingley Street THE first dinner of the Hong Kong branch of the Old Blackburnians Association was held in (off Regent Street— Oxford the Officers Mess at Stonecutters Island on Friday 19th June 1987. The evening was Circus T ube) from 6.30 p.m. organised by Cmdr. Allan Hirst and was attended by Dr. Chris Lund and Messrs. Norman Haworth, Brian Hood and Derrick Lund. 19th Feb. North Eastern Branch Pictured below left to right are Norman Haworth, Brian Hood, Derrick Lund, Dr. Chris Dinner, Royal Station Hotel, Lund, Cmdr. Allan Hirst. Newcastle. 11th Mar. London Branch A.G.M. and Ladies' Evening. Venue later.

Apr. Young Old Blackburnians’ Annual Dinner and Disco (to be arranged) 4th May London Branch Pub Evening, Red Lion, 14 Kingley Street (off Regent Street— Oxford Circus Tube) from 6.30 p.m.

29th Apr. Yorkshire Branch Ladies Evening, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Carr, Scotton Orchards, Lands Lane, Knaresborough.

20th May Cheshire and South Lanca­ shire Branch Ladies’ Evening, Marlborough Suite, Bowdon Hotel, Cheshire.

Further details from:- E. J. Kay, Esq., Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School, Blackburn. BB2 6DF REPORT OF ANNUAL DINNER,

The New ton Mafia . . . “Drop of good stuff, dad” brothers (L. to R.) DECEMBER 1986 Robert Lund passes the bottle to father Derick Don, lain and Keith Once again I am pleased to report that the Annual Dinner of 1986 seemed to me to be a very successful occasion. There were not quite so many diners as last year but Big School was comfortably full for the occasion. Of the 137 members attending who paid for their tickets, 23 were in the young' category, a significant increase on last year's figure. There was some disappointment in that we were unable to attract many Association guests. Only the Head Boy, Peter Kennedy and the Head Girl, Rebecca Whalley joined chief guest Mr. F. F. Evans as guests of the Association. It may be of interest to record that a precedent was established at the dinner. Mrs. Wendy J. Walton became the first married former girl pupil at the school to attend the dinner. The meal (of pheasant) was excellent — piping hot, full in quantity, quality and speed of service. Mrs. Susan Fillery was very eager to please and I am sure you will agree that she did an excellent job. The dinner committee decided to opt for a rather higher priced menu this year and I am sure that their decision has been amply vindicated. The accounts show aturplus of £30.15. The same caterers have already been appointed for next year's dinner. / The highlight of the evening came during th« Chairman's remarks. The President, Sir Kenneth Durham, on behalf of the Association, presented IT^rick Lund with a gavel in appreciation of all his work

President Sir Kenneth Durham — for the Association during the last 30 years. Derick has decided to retire as toastmaster to the Annual Dr. Chris Lund proposes the Chairman for the evening Dinner at the same time as his retirement from school as Domestic Manager. Amusingly Derick had also Toast to the School decided to present the Association with an inscribed gavel for use by his successor. This exchange of gavels caused much mirth in the company. In addition Mr. Lund used the occasion to present the school with a portrait of himself in his Commander of the Order of St. John robes. Mr Marsden, the chairman of governors, received the gift on behalf of the school. Also attending the dinner was recently retired Eric Kay who continues his valued work with the Association in co-ordinating all branch activity and communication. After the meal, the speeches ran true to form. Dr. Christopher Lund proposed the toast to the school and the Head Master replied. Christopher's reminiscences of his life at home in the school were appreciated by the company. Brian Birtwistle proposed the toast to the guests, and the chief guest, Mr. F. F. Evans replied. Mr. Evans is the County Education Officer for North Yorkshire County Council and L. to R. commented on the current educational scene. Has Provost of Blackburn, Very OBA Chairman As the meal had finished quite early there was ample opportunity for members to talk to old friends Peter Pearson with Reverend Laurence daughter Susan after the formal proceedings to round off an excellent evening. Jackson (right) found and Chris an d Ellis It remains for me to thank all those many people who helped in so many ways to make the event so a new striker' for Metcalfe successful. In particular our thanks are due to the Governors and Head Master of the school for their Blackburn Rovers willing assistance in the use of their facilities. Also I would like to mention the willing help given by the new Chairman Bill Fox School Sergeant, Mr. Bamber, in trying to ensure that all preparations went smoothly. We will miss Derick Lund but his successor is quite eager to step into the breach. — J R.

Jack Longstaffe with sons L. to R. lain Newton, Neil Hayes, (L. to R.) John, Oliver and Edward Keith Newton, Don Newton, in company with Mrs. Lesley Read Peter Pearson (OBA Chairman)

' * * i ! J . ;' H;•»> mHi V. L. to R. David Matthews, Garth Brian Birtwistle, Headmaster, Edwards, Edgar Bird, Bill Procter Chris Lund, Fred Evans, Rebecca (Regular revellers) Whalley (H ead Girl) and 1 Peter Kennedy (Head Boy) ClA

above: L. to R. OB A President Sir Kenneth Durham presents gavel to Derick Lund below: OB A Branch Co-ordinator Eric Kay (left) OB A Dinner Organiser John Read MAGISTER— Page 10 AUTUMN, 1987

PAST PUPILS We meet monthly for luncheon, have “family" days, Exploration and Production, I went to Fontainebleu to CORRESPONDENCE theatre nights, and other outings. We would welcome undertake the MBA programme of INSEAD. This was a new members. marvellous experience and I would recommend this We are seeking your assistance to help us make international business school to any Old Black. After Dear Mr. Johnston, contact with Old Boys from your school who are living in, graduating (Dean's list) I was fortunate in fulfilling my Just a short note to thank you and your staff for the or who are moving to Victoria. We would be grateful if ambition of securing a general managership. I am very warm welcome I received recently when I visited you would make known the existence of the Association working for ICI, managing their software and literature the old school with my brother. in your Old Boys Magazine or by person contact. plant in Reading. We employ 140 people and are It was fascinating to see how the "gap" between Enquiries should be made by post to: growing at a breathtaking pace — I am enjoying myself myself and the teachers had closed com pletely; it Just P.O. Box 34, enormously and there are tremendous opportunities seemed an instant since I left 16 years ago as a fairly Collins Street, here. quiet schoolboy and how I was returning there with a MELBOURNE Vic. 3000 Yours faithfully, son of my own at secondary school: Time is definitely Australia. PHILIP LINGARD, passing much too quickly! Your sincerely, B.Sc.(Econ), M.B.A., Another bonus to the visit was clearing up all the (Dr.) T. O. PENMAN AC . A. 1967-74 “odd" ideas I still harboured about the teachers — they President of the British Dear Mr. Proctor, really are normal like me! Public Schools Association Having just received my copy of the Autumn 1986 Anyway, on a more serious note, as I am now of Victoria. Magister, I decided it was high time that I put pen to permanently resident in Anglesey and rarely visit the Dear Mr. Johnston, paper and provided you with an update on my (and Blackburn area I can see no advantage from joining the You very kindly agreed to be my job referee when I other's) progress since leaving Q.E.G.S. “Old Boys" association either from my point of view or asked you at the Old Blackburnian's Dinners in First, belated congratulations on your retirement from yours. However, I do intend to visit again hopefully with Cambridge in 1985 and 1986, and as I have now Q.E.G.S. (in 1984/1985, I believe?). I am sure you are my family and if I can be of any use as a contact in the accepted the offer of a job with Peat Marwick McLintock, enjoying a period of richly deserved peace and quiet, Nuclear Power industry then please do contact me. the Accountants in London, I am writing to fill you in on and undertaking other academic pursuits and hobbies. Finally, anyone visiting the Anglesey area and what I have been doing in the four and a half years since As you may remember I joined Barclays Bank in needing “semi locals" knowledge or a cup of tea then do I left Queen Elizabeth's (although it doesn't seem that 1980, and after 4Vfe years of Branch experience in please call on us. long). Lancashire, I was asked by the Bank to take up duties in Yours sincerely, On the academic front, I gained seconds in Part IA, IB, London for a two year attachment. D. G. SINNETT and II of the Mathematics Tripos in my first three years at This was certainly a golden opportunity, and in May CONVERTED New Hall, and I am now preparing for the examinations 1985, after five years' hard study I obtained the of Part III of the Mathematics Tripos, having Graduated Associateship of Chartered Institute of Bankers Sir, last year. Part III is an optional extra year after Part II, qualification. In September 1948 I became a pupil at Mill Hill leading to the Certificate of Advanced Mathematics. I am also studying for the Financial Studies Diploma School. One of the junior masters there was G. M. My two main 'extra-curricular' interests at University at present, but hope to be able to set this aside in early Shuttleworth who had played both football and cricket have been German and ballroom dancing. I started 1988 and take a Master's Degree in business for Cambridge; but not rugby. learning to ballroom dance shortly before I went up to Administration at perhaps Henley Management School In those days all rugby place kicks were taken with a Cambridge, and I joined the Cambridge Dancers Club in or W olfson College. direct approach, the slanting ball being hit with the point my first year. In my third year I became a m ember of the On the personal front, I was married in February 1985 of the toe. Committee, and at the end of last year I was elected to to a delightful Lancastrian girl named Julie. At practice one day Shuttleworth set the ball up verti­ Junior Treasurer for 1986-87. Cambridge Dancers Club I am delighted to see how well some of my cally and approached it from a 45-degree angle, hitting it is one of the largest Clubs in Cambridge, with an annual contemporaries of 4/5G have done. I note from the with the side of the foot as one might take a corner at membership of over a thousand and turnover of around Autumn 1986 Magister that Paul Cocker, Michael soccer. This occassioned great hilarity among us boys, £13,000. Downer, Stewart Hoad, Michael Pearson and Connie until he began regularly kicking goals from inside his I have also been a member of the Industrial Society, Baron all obtained good-class degrees. own half. and visited Dagenham and the Stock Exchange with I still keep in touch with Peter Whalley. After a short This demonstration was, I believe, witnessed by two them as well as attending several presentations by spell at Reading University reading Politics, he decided future England players, John Williams and Jim Roberts, various firms; and enjoyed going to concerts and the to leave and is now serving with the Intelligence Corps in who may have had a hand in spreading the idea. Now theatre, as well as the Old Blackburnian's Dinner! Northern Ireland. He is due to be posted to the British that "round-the-comer” kicking is more or less universal Yours sincerely, Army of the Rhine shortly, and is now engaged as well! in rugby, I wonder if any of your readers knows of any A. ELIZABETH WHALLEY I hope to attend this years Old Boys' Dinner and look earlier invention of it. (Miss) forward to seeing you then. In the meantime, please If not — and if Guy Shuttleworth truly invented it — Dear Sir, accept my very best wishes to yourself and your wife this may be the only instance of a major innovation in a I am afraid that I seem to have lost touch with and I would be delighted to hear from you by letter. sport by a man who never played the gam e seriously at Q.E.G.S. and the Old Blacks — I didn't receive a copy of Your sincerely, all. Magister last year. MICHAEL VALLANCE Yours, After nine months in 1985 as Senior Project 4G/5G 1978-1980 DAVID BUTLER. Accountant on the Gannet development with Shell London SW13

The above article was sent in by Mr. G. Lewney who was at Q.E.G.S from 1933 to 1943. Guy Shuttleworth was also a pupil from about 1936-1945.

Dear Sir, The visit to my offices recently of another Old Boy from Q.E.G.S, Albert Eastham, has prompted me, after an absurdly long absence of time, to write to inform you of my w hereabouts as an Old Boy of the School. KENYON’S From my position as Director of Administration and Legal Services with the Blackburn Council, from which I resigned in July 1980,1 emigrated that August to Perth, Western Australia. I took a position initially as Director Of Finance and DECORATORS Administration with the international engineering company of Kaisers, based on California, and was responsible for overseeing the construction of a $1.5 Billion project Alumina Refinery. In June 19821 was appointed as Deputy Secretary for Local Government for the State of Western Australia, which position I still hold. In January 1983 I remarried, this time to an Australian Quality Decorating girl, and we now have a three year old daughter, Misha. My personal address in “Coralynn", 2 Turton Street, since 1850 Guildford, 6055, Western Australia, with an Ex- Directory telephone number of (09) 378 1010. I should be grateful if you would ensure (subject to your editorial amendations) that such of the above relevant information be made available through your magazine so that those who may wish to know of my present circumstances are suitably informed. 24 WILLOW TREES DRIVE Yours faithfully, MICHAEL J. HARDING BLACKBURN Dear Sir, The British Public Schools Association of Victoria Telephone: 51405 provides a means by which Old Boys from Head­ masters' Conference Schools now living in Melbourne and Victoria can get together and maintain links with their past. AUTUMN, 1987 MAGISTER— Page 11 QUEEN ELIZABETH’S, BLACKBURN Volvo’s guests as Northern Winners of A. B. Volvo National Road Safety Competition

'MUST win this competition', I nonchalantly music, incredibly lavish power-tools (the cars are scholars and staff had been chauffered in commented to Mr. Barry Brown, head of C.D.T. swung through 90° to avoid fatigue and turned stretched black Volvo limousines), a hasty and OBA committeeman: ‘No sweat', he replied, over for ease of assembly); a pre-occupation shopping trip and a bagful of Volvo souvenirs to which I added that when we did, I was to with quality and safety and a highly articulate and (including a solid glass model of a 760 ...). become an honorary member of his department. English-speaking workforce. Then to the computer application safety division (through a Modesty forbids my mentioning some of the So it was with no little embarrassment that I series of security barriers of ingenious design), more unusual moments of this trip: inveigled found myself winging — courtesy of S.A.S. — to then advertising with some remarkable films into a horror-train after yet another Volvo Gothenburg with our four boys who had carried before a sumptuous lunch in the V.I.P. restaurant banquet, which, turning upside down, caused off the 12 -15 years (North) 16-18 years (North) before touring the exhibition of Volvo's 60 years me to grab an extremely attractive Volvo competition together with my two colleagues — of car production from the 1926 Jacob to the escort (and the company photographer faith­ as the guests of Volvo Cars for four days, when I latest Bertone-model. The boys later told me how fully photographed my anxiety), the boys' should have been reading and signing 1,200 much they enjoyed seeing my face growing continued amazement at such unlikely school reports!! longer and longer as Svante Mannervik, Volvo's fare as reindeer steak, caviar, smoked eel Vice President (whose daughter, coincidentally, and fish balls, the real glimpse we had of The junior group had produced two ideas, was simultaneously undergoing lessons back at one of the world's great industrial firms at firstly an aerofoil to displace water from tyres to school) demonstrated how the Corporation close quarters, with its concentration on obviate aquaplaning, secondly an audible alarm spent £2m. crashing new cars in one year in their designed-safety. system automatically triggered if your vehicle praiseworthy search for safety without sacrificing came too close to its nearest neighbour. The speed, handling or safety. A jet-lagged but enlightened group senior group also devised a form of dead man s thoughtfully flew into Manchester’s International handle automatically halting the vehicle if the We spent both our free evenings in the Airport 72 hours later — with a new industrial driver suffered a heart attack. All these plans Liseberg Amusement Park (a cross between vision firmly implanted in our minds, with grateful were drawn, measured and modelled, and Disneyworld and Alton Towers) before spending thanks to A. B. Volvo. submitted amongst 3,000 others: startlingly the rest of the time glimpsing life in Sweden, similar crashes on the M6 attributable to just particularly the Gothenburg archipelago, which Now, Mr. Brown: this competition to design a such problems lent urgency to such devices we toured extensively in a chartered pleasure teapot for the Tea Council with a week in being commercially available, and an boat all the next day: a superb farewell dinner Thailand... enthusiastic and energetic C.D.T. team which featured an incredible five-helping encouraged and promoted the boys’ interest to Smorgasbord dinner (to which the party of four P. F. JOHNSTON the point where we found ourselves with £500 of prize money in our coffers and ourselves P.S. Head Master rejects Barry Brown’s call for lunching with the Minister of Transport and enjoying the hospitality of a splendid luncheon at Reindeer Steak on school’s menu Volvo Concessionaires at Marlow.

But the trip to Sweden was the highlight of these events — something else in every sense and the first (and the last?) time when I have spent four days without paying a sou (a kroner) for anything: even when my film ran out, our accompanying photographer seized the camera and inserted a new film, courtesy of A. B. Volvo!

Perhaps well-travelled businessmen are more accustomed to these jaunts than we are for nothing was too much for our hosts. Flights to London (after an amusing but unfortunate incident when I negligently drove over my colleague's luggage), meals on the house, couriers to get us safely to our flights, a whistle- stop tour around Gustavus Adolphus city, a four- star hotel. Immediately we were launched into lavish hospitality: dinner in a restaurant, where the food arrived by small, radio-controlled boats over a miniature lake, our first introduction to the world of shark, crab, stuffed bream and smoked salmon. Then to superb bedrooms, though the staff thoughtlessly removed the miniatures of spirits from the minibars — with beer at £2 a bottle and the cheapest wine at £16!!

The next morning was the highlight of the trip when we toured the Torslinda plant where 10,000 men, women and robots annually assemble 166,000 cars and 45,000 bodies. Completely contrary to our imagined views of car-factories here were few moronic assembly- lines but rather a highly relaxed atmosphere The photograph shows three of the successful Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School team where teams each produce individual cars, free and Mr. Barry Brown and Mr. Derek Parsons pose beside a new Volvo outside the to relax, playing snooker or table tennis, soft Head Master's house (note his polished old machine!). MAGISTER— Page 12 AUTUMN, 1987 OBITUARIES OVERSEAS NEWS It is with regret that we record the deaths during the past year of the MR. ALBERT EASTHAM following Old Blackburnians. We offer our deepest sympathy to their AN ex-Blackburn man, now living in Oxford, sets off on a two-month trip to Australia families. this month. Albert Eastham who lived in Blackburn for 30 years, and was an old boy of Queen KEITH HOLDEN (1946-51) Elizabeth's Grammar School, where he taught for five years will be going to Australia Long serving player and administrator for Blackburn & DistrictTableTennis as visiting Fellow at the Canberra College of Advanced Education, and he will be League, Keith Holden died on August 20th, 1986 at the age of 51 years. giving some lectures on administration. Over the past 25 years Keith served the League from player to Chairman Mr. Eastham will be staying with Mr. Alan Griffith, who has been foreign affairs Adviser to (he last five Australian Prime Ministers. and was still representing the Town Team in 1985. Mr. Eastham's mother still lives in Douglas Place, Blackburn, and his brother, in Billington. JOHN GABBUTT (1930-38) Former partner in the Blackburn firm of booksellers Seed and Gabbutt's, CEA-WHITWORTH AWARD 1986 — Dr. JOHN McLEOD (Student at Q..EG.S. died on 18th May, 1987. He leaves a widow and two sons Tim and Martin from 1936 to 1942) who are both Old Boys. Dr. John McLeod, the Director of the Institute of Child Guidance and Development, DAVID KING (c-1976) University of Saskatchewan, has for the past 25 years been concerned in one way or another with the study of learning disability and much of his work and activity has been The funeral took place in October 1986 of Police Constable David King who devoted to enhancing the reliability and validity of education assessment, both from a was killed in a car accident whilst on leave at his parents home in theoretical and an applied perspective. Blackburn. An officer with the Metropolitan Police, P.C. King had two years He was born in northern England and graduated from the University of Manchester previously proved a hero when he saved the life of a small girl injured in a in physics and mathematics, receiving his teacher's diploma. He did graduate work in car accident. education and psychology at St. Andrew's University in Scotland and later obtained a Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Queensland in Australia. FRED DAVIES (1930-37) In the 1960 Dr. McLeod became interested in information theory, which led to the Fred died in June 1986, aged 65 years. development of reading tests (in English, French, German, Czech and Polish) that assessed reading achievement level. From this basis were developed the first ROBERT NORRIS published tests of reading comprehension based on the Cloze technique, tests which Robert who was born in Blackburn and educated at Queen Elizabeth's have been widely used for years in Australia and the United Kingdom. In 1969, Dr. McLeod established a new program at the University of Saskatchewan Grammar School has died in Norwich, aged 65 years. During World War for preparing teachers of exceptional children, which became the prototype for the Two Bob Norris helped to develop an early airborne radar for RAF Coastal SEECC Report (Standards for Educators of Exceptional Children in Canada). The Command and frequently volunteered for flying duties to keep the primitive preparation of graduates from this program was compatible with the concept of the equipment working. "full-service school" and, in the 1970s, a major research project funded by IBM was carried out to evaluate the delivery of special services in rural areas using this model. ROSS WILSON (c 1965-1975) In recent years Dr. McLeod has published widely on the concept of educational Ross who was a doctor in general practice was killed in a car crash on underachievement and how it should — and should not— be identified. More recently Thursday, 14 May, 1987. he has been developing a procedure for identifying gifted students based on Renzulli's definition of giftedness, a procedure recently field-tested in Ontario with promising H. BROGDEN (1918-27) results. Dr. McLeod's current major research has to do with the development of a computer- Many Old Blackburians remember Mr. Brogden with affection and he was assisted “advisory system". The goal of the project, which is being funded for three one of our earliest soccer players to get a blue at either Oxford or years by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, with Cambridge and we all mourn his passing. He was the founder member of assistance from IBM, is to improve the quality of psycho-educational diagnosis by London O.B.A., Headmaster of Brighton Hove and Sussex Grammar augmenting the skills of the diagnostician with consultative advice based on School from 1948 to 1970. Justice of the Peace from 1957 to 1979. Trustee knowledge and expertise that can be stored in and made available from a computer. of the Trustee Savings Bank (South East). He leaves a widow. In 1983, Dr. McLeod received the Mona Tobias award, an Australian national award, for his contribution to special education, particularly for research into the problems of learning disabled children. This year Dr. McLeod is the recipient of the CEA-Whitworth Award in recognition of his truly noteworthy contributions to educational research in Canada. Suits for business and pleasure I TOP CLASS FABRICS • by MAGEE and other IT IS OUR CONSTANT ENDEAVOUR leading makes TO OFFER FABRICS OF QUALITY IN DESIGN AND TEXTURE. in pure ¥ new wool Our workroom is at your disposal for

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Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Lund with their invitation to a Garden Party at Buckingham Palace

CHRISTMAS, 1986 saw the retirement from Q.E.G.S. of Mr. Derick Lund after 30 years' service as School Marshall and Domestic RECOLLECTIONS Manager. Three decades of duty at the school where he served under three Headmasters and I ENJOYED my 30 years at every Old Boys' Dinner, the challenge of making it a success and where in a job which also saw him dispensing working with great people was a pleasure. friendly advice, in addition to first aid treatment. Over 30,000 'patients' have passed through his The most stressful time on the organisation of an Old Blackburnian Dinner and the happiest hands in the school medical room. time. First on the night in question, it was a bitter night, below freezing, snow outside, the heat was on In July of that year Derick and his wife Phyllis full and 212 Old Boys and guests were assembled in Big School and the Ante-room. The meal had were invited to attend a Buckingham Palace just started, when to my horror the radiators were cold. I left quietly and quickly down into the main Garden Party in recognition of their services to cellar to find a mechanical fault on the boiler which ran the heating in Big School. My one chance of St. John Ambulance. saving the situation was to ring Jack Miles, a good and true man, the chief engineer for Mercers, Mr. Lund became Chairman of the National Northgate. Yes, he was in, but going out to dinner, all dressed and ready, in dinner suit, in half an Hospital Service Reserve, Blackburn hours' time. I explained my problem in full. Being a dedicated man he came to school to find the fault. Association, in 1977 and has been a lay It was a clutch lining gone, no chance of getting a replacement, the dinner would be a disaster, so instructor since 1962. After taking further training Jack asked if I had a hosepipe of the rubber type, yes I had, so he cut and shaped with a pen-knife a in London he became a First Aid at Work clutch lining out of this and just inside the half hour it was back on. What a wonderful moment. I instructor in 1982. thanked Jack profusely and on returning in time for coffee I could feel the heat returning to Big He was appointed Assistant County Director School. Saved again, my biood pressure returned to normal and no Old Boys knew it had happened. for East Lancashire in 1977, and in 1980 took on Just one of the things that makes life interesting and gives us all a bit of a shock at times. the joint appointment of Assistant County Director and Area Commissioner. He was The most wonderful thing during the time I was your Toastmaster; as you know, every father promoted to the Order of Commander of St. John dreams of his sons doing well in the outside world, and both our boys, having attended Queen in 1978. Elizabeth's Grammar School, what a thrill on my last evening after 30 years to sit on the top table, one son on each side of me. Christopher, a doctor from Hong Kong, and Robert, Assistant Bank Mr. Lund has been a member of the Blackburn, Manager, on my right. Chris had come specially from Hong Kong to give the Toast to the School. The Hyndburn & Ribble Valley Community Health proud moment I shall never forget was when I called on him to speak (The Toast to the School), Council for many years. Since its beginning, and during this time, he served as Vice-Chairman for giving his qualifications. I was very happy, and finally being able to say at the end 'my son'. two years and Chairman for two years. It was a wonderful night, all the gifts I received from the Old Boys, and it was a great send off on Mrs. Lund was a Nursing Sister at the Royal retirement after so many years of looking after the Old Boys' Dinner. And as a reward you have been Infirmary and retired in 1984. In 1980 she was kind enough to ask me to attend in future with my sons each year. What more reward could anyone appointed Area Superintendent with St. John ask. May I say a big ‘thank you' to all the wonderful people I have been privileged to meet and enjoy and is now Deputy Area Commissioner to her their fellowship throughout my service to the Old Blackburnians' Association. husband. In 1980 she was promoted to Serving Sister of I have already had a letter from your secretary inviting us to come again in December and I was St. John. With her husband she was Assistant speaking with my son today, he rang just after lunch, it is about 7 hours different, about 9 o'clock in Secretary of Blackburn Association. Hong Kong, I was delighted to know that he could again be with you all and he will be travelling Mr. and Mrs. Lund look after fourteen divisions specially to be with the school on Speech Night and with yourselves at the dinner. in the Pennine Area, from Bacup to Darwen — all We look forward to seeing you, thank you again for so many, many years of happiness and dedicated people, working for the Order of St. fellowship. John. They look forward with confidence to expanding the teaching of First Aid in schools DERICK LUND during our Centenary Year (1987). MAGISTER— Page 14 AUTUMN, 1987 A.G.M. REPORT AND BALANCE SHEET

OLD BLACKBURNIANS ASSOCIATION—BALANCE SHEET as at 31st JULY, 1986 REPORT OF 1986 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 1986 The Annual General Meeting of the Association was e e £ held in the Radcliffe Room at School on 25th November, NETASSETS Lammack Ground at cost less sales...... 1,207.77 1,208 1986 at 8.00 p.m. Mr. Keith Wightman took the Chair which was attended by 21 members. INVESTMENTS AT COST The Secretary reported that the usual Committee £1,250 4% Consols (Market value £5 3 9 )...... 1,160.60 Meetings had been held during the year and thanked £650 8.25% Barclays Bank PLC Unsecured Loan 1986/93 the School for its hospitality in allowing the School to be (Market value £614)...... 582.59 582 £2,421.58 8.25% Treasury Stock 1987/90 (Market value £2,361) ...... 2,230.62 2.230 used for these Meetings, and of course, for the Annual £2,879.07 6.75% Treasury Stock 1995/98 (Market value £2,393) ...... 2,230.62 2.231 General Meeting. The Secretary recorded his thanks on behalf of the Association to all the Officers and 6,204.43 Committee and in particular to John and Lesley Read for LOAN TO Q.E.G.S...... 6,000.00 6,000 their work in organising the Annual Dinner, Roger Smith and his Sub-Committee for producing Magister, the DEBTORS: Advertisers ...... 150 00 180 Treasurer, Fred Gillibrand, for keeping the CASH AT SAVINGS BANK ...... 307.74 285 Association's accounts in order, and Eric Kay for maintaining the liaison between the Association, its CASH AT LLOYDS BANK P.L.C...... 1,347.25 601 Branches and the School, despite the fact that he had retired as a member of staff. The Secretary reminded CASH AT NATIONAL PROVINCIAL BUILDING SOCIETY ...... 4,802 74 1,750 the Meeting that the Association had decided to present 6,457.73 2,636 an inscribed gavel to Mr. Derick Lund in recognition of his services to the Association over many years. 20,019.93 16,228 The Accounts were presented to the Meeting and CREDITORS: P rin ters...... 825.00 925 adopted and a vote of thanks to the Treasurer and to the Inland Revenue ...... 66.20 34 Auditors was recorded. Mention was also made at this Postage ...... 220.00 165 stage of the invaluable assistance given by Mrs. Judy Scott, a member of the School’s administrative staff, 1,111.20 who helped to collate a lot of information for Magister 18,908.73 15,104 and assisted with keeping the Association's m embership records up to date. Reports were presented to the meeting by John Read REPRESENTED BY: on the 1985 Dinner and the arrangements for the forthcoming 1986 Dinner and also by Mr. Roger Smith WAR MEMORIAL GRO UND...... 1,207.77 1,208 on the recent edition of Magister. The Meeting was LIFE MEMBERSHIP FUND unanimous in its thanks to these members for their Balance at 1st August. 1985 ...... 13,623.82 11,169 efforts and complimented the Magister Sub-Committee Plus New Members ...... 3,505.00 2,460 on the production of an excellent edition, particularly the 17,128.82 13,629 feature entitled "Down Memory Lane". Less: Deletions ...... 2.10 5 As the Secretary had previously mentioned, Mr. Kay has maintained liaison with the Association's various 13,624 Branches and also managed to attend most of the ACCUMULATEDFUND functions. He reminded the Meeting of the now Balance at 1 st August, 1985 ...... 272.84 2,671 established Young Leavers Dance which was held in Surplus for the y e a r...... 301.40 (2,399) April and which was proving to be a great success. A vote of thanks was recorded to Mr. Kay for his efforts. The Secretary reported that it had been agreed to extend the Football Club’s Lease for a further period of twenty-one years from 1 November, 1990 and the paperwork was well in hand for this. Mr. Ray Smith reported on the 1986 Golf Competition OLD BLACKBURNIANS ASSOCIATION—INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st JULY, 1986 which once again, he regretted to say, was rather poorly 1986 1985 attended. He indicated that he was considering INCOME changing the timing of the event to later in the year in the Subscriptions ...... 867.80 905 hope that this would produce better numbers. A vote of Released from Life Membership Fund 2.10 5 thanks was recorded to Mr. Smith for organising the INCOME FROM INVESTMENTS Competition. 4% Consols ...... 50.00 50 The Meeting then dealt with the appointment of 8.25% Barclays Bank — Loan . 53.63 54 Officers and Committee and the following were elected: 6.75% Treasury Stock 1995/98 194.32 194 President: Sir Kenneth Durham 8.25% Treasury Stock 1987/90 199.78 200 Chairman: P. T. Pearson, who assumed the Chair 497 73 498 Vice Chairman: D. I. Forbes Less: Tax 147.06 149 Secretary: D. I. Forbes 350.67 349 Treasurer: F. Gillibrand Bank Interest...... 2244 111 Hon. Auditors: W. Hare and R. B. Holden Building Society Interest 215.24 Committee: B. Brown, H. Burrows, H. Dabbs, J. 588 35 460 Duckworth, E. Fairhurst, W. K. Forbes, T. Hindle, E. J. Kay, E. C. Marsden, WAR MEMORIAL GROUND RENT 5.00 5 S. J. Monk, I. D. Newton, K. V. Newton, W. H. Proctor, Mrs. C. L. Read, J. S. BUILDING SOCIETY COMMISSION 17.50 Read, J. E. Sagar, R. Smethurst, R. PROFIT ON ANNUAL DINNER 26.55 Smith, R. B. Smith, W. E. T. Walsh, J. Warner. 1,507.30 Ex-Officio: P. F. Johnston, P. W. Sumner EXPENDITURE Due to the fact that the maximum number of 108 General Expenses ...... 81 00 Committee members had been reached, Mr. Keith Postages...... 105 56 150 Magister ...... 832.52 3.419 Wightman was co-opted on to the Committee at the Corporation Tax ...... 32.67 (10) following Committee Meeting. Particular thanks were Subscription to I.S.I.S. Association 150.00 150 recorded to Mr. Wightman for his work as Chairman Deficit on Easter D isco ...... 4 15 3 during the past two years. 1,205.90 On the question of subscriptions it was decided these should remain the same at £2 per year or £30 for life membership. (2,399) (DEFICIT)/SURPLUS TRANSFERRED TO ACCUMULATED FUND It was resolved that the following Meetings would be held in the forthcoming year, namely Committee Meetings on 3 February and 15 September and the Annual General Meeting on 24 November, all in 1987. HONORARY AUDITORS REPORT YEAR ENDED 31st JULY, 1986 As the num ber of the Association's trustees was now down to two, namely Mr. E. C. Marsden and Mr. K. V. We have examined the accounts set out above, which are in accordance with the information supplied to us, and give a true and correct record of the transactions for the year ended 31 st July, 1986 and of the state of affairs at that date. Newton, it was resolved that Mr. F. Gillibrand and Mr. R. Smith should be appointed additional trustees. W. HARE The Meeting closed at 9.30 p.m. with a vote of thanks Blackburn, R. B. HOLDEN to the Chairman. 25th September, 1986 Chartered Accountants AUTUMN, 1987 MAGISTER— Page 15

J. G. RUSHTON (1973-84) Gained Higher National Diploma in Business Studies, Huddersfield Polytechnic. K. ALEXANDRA SAINT (1981-83) Graduated B.A., Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. Drama, Bristol University. Currently Actress/script writer with Theatre in Education Company in Bristol. D. G. SC AMBLER (1968-78) Graduated B.A.. Class 1, Hons. European Studies. University of East Anglia. Gained the prize for Scandanavian wJwM and filing) Languages. P. J. SCAMBLER (1968-78) Awarded M.D., research in Cysticfibrosis at St. Mary's, Paddington. A. D. M. LABIB (1976-83) Graduated B.Sc., P. W. SLATER, M.A. (1968-75) Awarded M.Phil. 1987 Biophysics, Leeds University. Proceeding to study in Management Studies, Oxford University. Philosophy and Theology at the Missionair Appointed to the Management Development Unit College. Roosendaal, The Netherlands. of Royal Insurance U.K. Limited, Liverpool. DEBORAH LITTLER (1981-83) Graduated B.A., W. R. SLINGER (1977-84) Graduated B.A., Class JANE E. CONNOLLY (1981-83) Qualified Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. Classical Studies, 2, Div. 1, Hons. Architecture. Sheffield University. Graduate Diploma in Physiotherapy. Manchester University College of Wales. Proceeding to R I B.A. course at Sheffield. Royal School of Physiotherapy. Appointed S. R. MARR (1977-86) Graduated B.Sc., Class 3, ANGELA SMITH (1981-83) Qualified B.Pharm.. Physiotherapist at Hope Hospital. Salford, Hons. Combined Science. North Staffordshire Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. Pharmacy, London School Manchester Polytechnic. of Pharmacy. Proceeding to pre-registration M. CUBBON (1977-83) Graduated B.Sc., Class 2, ALISON METCALFE (1982-83) Graduated B A . training at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Sick SUSHILA ADHYA (1979-81) Qualified M B , B.S., Div. 1, Hons. Human Genetics, University Class 2, Div. 1. Sociology and Social Children, London. London Hospital Medical College Appointed pre­ College, London. Proceeding to clinical studies at Anthropology, Hull University. Appointed Trainee A. N. STEINER (1978-84) Graduated B.A., Class registration House Officer, Accrington/Blackburn U.C.L Hospital. Manager. Courtaulds Textiles. 2, Div. 1, Hons. Accounting and Finance, Infirmary. C. JANE DARLING (1979-81) Qualified M B.. A. B. MATTHIAS (1976-83) Graduated L.L.B., Lancaster University. Appointed Trainee F. R. ALI (1976-84) Graduated B.Sc . Class 2, Ch.B.. Manchester University. Appointed Junior Class 2. Div. 2. Hons. Law. Leicester Polytechnic Accountant with Peat Marwick McLintock, Div. 1, Hons. Applied and Human Biology, Aston House Officer, Blackpool Victoria Hospital C. S. MAUDSLEY (1975-84) Graduated B.Sc.. Preston. University. Appointed Trainee Accountant with transferring to Preston Royal Infirmary. Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. Chemistry, Manchester ARSHI SULAIMAN (1982-84) Graduated B.Sc.. Leigh Carr, London J. DARLING (1974-81) Qualified M B., Ch.B., University Appointed Trainee Accountant with Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. Pharmacology. London S. M. ALLEN (1977-84) Graduated B.Sc.. Class Manchester University. Appointed House Booth Ainsworth, Cheadle. University. Proceeding to clinical course. 2. Div 1, Hons. Archaeology. Durham University Surgeon, Blackpool Victoria Hospital, transferring PHILLIPA C. MEADLEY (1980-82) Graduated P. D. TATTERSALL (1975-83) Qualified Sub P. ANDERTON (1974-83) Graduated B.Sc., to Blackburn Royal Infirmary. B.Ed., Chester College. Lieutenant, R.N., B.R.N.C., Dartmouth. Appointed Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. Computing Science, A. DATTA (1974-84) Graduated B.Sc., Class 2, MARGARET MILLER (1982-84) Graduated to R. N. Submarine Service. Liverpool University. Div. 2, Hons. Mathematics and Business Studies. B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. Biology, York A. J. TAYLOR (1975-82) Graduated B.Sc. in GILLIAN M. ANSON (1982-84) Graduated B.A.. A. LESLEY DAWSON (1980-82) Graduated University. Proceeding to P.G.C.E. course. Valuation and Estate Management, Bristol Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. Graphic Design, Newcastle- B.Pharm.. Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. Pharmacy, A. MONK (1977-84) Graduated B.A., Class 2, Div. Polytechnic. upon-Tyne Polytechnic. Bradford University. 2. Hons. Economics, Leeds University. D. TAYLOR, B.Sc. (1974-80) Awarded Ph.D. KATHYRN E. C. ASHWORTH (1982-84) C. DOLEY (1977-83) Graduated B.A., ClassA. 1, J. P. MacDONALD (1971-78) B.A. changed to Microbiology, Leeds University. Graduated B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. Applied Hons. Modern History, Queen's College, Oxford. L.L.B. Awarded Home Office Sponsorship for 1. THOMPSON (1975-84) Graduated B.A., Class and Human Biology. Aston University. Proceeding Awarded British Academy State Scholarship for social work Lancaster University. Awarded 2, Div. 2, Hons. Argricultual Biochemistry and to Queen's College, Glasgow to study dietetics. three years. Proceeding to D.Phil. research at C.Q.S.W. (Certificate of Qualification for Social Nutrition, Newcastle-upon-Tyne University. R. ASKEW (1978-83) Graduated B A.. Class 2, Queen's. Work), Lancaster University. Appointed Probation Appointed Trainee Accountant with Ernst and Div. 1, Hons. Geography, King's College, London B. D. DOWDS (1977-83) Graduated B.A.. Class 2, Officer at Innes London. Whinney, London. University. Div. 1. Hons. Mathematics. Magdalen College. D. A. A. MacDONALD (1976-82) GraduatedG. S. TINDALL (1977-84) Graduated L.L.B., P. H. ASPDEN (1976-83) Graduated B.Sc., Class Oxford. Appointed Trainee Accountant with Grant B.Sc., Class 1, Hons. Banking and Finance, Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. Law, Sheffield University. 2, Div. 2, Hons. Land Management Leicester Thornton. London. Loughborough. Appointed to Midland Bank Area Proceeding to Chester Law College. Polytechnic. A. DUCKWORTH (1974-83) Graduated B.Sc., Office, Preston. M. B. TITLEY (1976-83) Graduated B A., Class 2, Dr. A. J. ASPIN, M.A., B.M., Bch. (1971-78) Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. Land Management. D. G. MacLEAN (1975-82) Graduated B.A., Class Div. 2, Hons. Social Sciences. Trent Polytechnic. Appointed Senior House Officer, St. Thomas' Reading University. Appointed Land Agent with 2, Div. 2, Hons. Scandinavian Languages, Hull ANDREA TOWNSON (1982-84) Qualified Hospital, London. Smith and Hodgkinson, Chorley. University. M.C.S.P., S.R., Grad,. Dip., Phys., Physiotherapy, STEPHANIE J. BAILEY (1982-84) Graduated ALEXANDRA H. A. DUGDALE (1982-84) A. R. MclLROY (1973-83) Graduated B.A., Class Withington Hospital School of Physiotherapy. B.Sc.. Class 2, Div. 2, Geography. Kingston Graduated B.A., Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. Medical 2, Div. 2, Hons. History of Art and Visual Design, M. VALLANCE (1978-80) Awarded A C I B Polytechnic. Proceeding to Post-graduate course Sciences, New Hall, Cambridge. Proceeding to North Staffs Polytechnic. Presently Corporate Finance Analyst with as Tax Inspector Accountant. Veterinary Medicine course at Cambridge. 1. S. McNULTY (1976-83) Graduated B.Eng., Barclays Bank, London. S. J. BAINES (1977-84) Graduated B.A.. Class 2. A. W. P. DUGDALE (1976-83) Graduated M.Eng. Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. Mechanical Engineering. JANE E. VINCENT (1982-84) Graduated B.Sc., Div. 1, Hons. Veterinary Medicine, Christs in Mechanical Engineering, Liverpool University. Nottingham University. Appointed Senior Class 2, Div. 1. Hons. Genetics and Cell Biology. College. Cambridge. Proceeding to Veterinary ADRIENNE EASTWOOD (1983-84) Awarded Engineer with Austin Rover, Birmingham. Manchester University. Proceeding to research at School. Cambridge. B.Tec. H.N.D., Hotel Catering and Management. R. NOBLE (1974-81) Graduated B.Eng., Class 2, Birmingham University. Also awarded full 1. BANKS (1975-81) Qualified M B.. B.S.. Brighton Polytechnic. Appointed Management Div. 2, Hons. Aeronautical Engineering, Bristol University marroons (colours) for rifle shooting. University College, London. Appointed House Trainee Savoy Group Hotels. University. G. K. WALKER (1978-84) Graduated B.A., Class Physician, Southend Hospital, Essex. M. A. ENGLISH (1979-86) Graduated B.A., Class C. F. H. NWOKONKO (1981-83) Graduated B.A..2, Div. 1, Hons. History, Lancaster University. A. J. BATE, M.A. (1970-79) Qualified Bar Final 2, Div. 2, Hons. Geography, Grey College, Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. Law, Fitzwilliam College, J. N. M. WALKER (1972-82) Graduated B.Sc., Exam Class 2, Div. 1, Inns of Court School of Law. Durham University Appointed Trainee Chartered Cambridge. Appointed Marketing Trainee, U.A.C. Class 2, Div. 1. Hons. Computing. Bradford Called to the Bar at Lincoln’s Inn. Accountant with Peat Marwick McLintock, International. University. N. P. BARRETT (1982-84) Graduated B A . Class London N. PARKER (1976-83) Graduated B.A., Class 1, A. S. WALSH (1977-83) Graduated B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. Mathematics. Nottingham A. G. FELCE (1977-83) Graduated B.A., Class 1. Hons. English. Lady Margaret Hall. Oxford. 2, Div. 2, Hons. Mathematics. St. Andrews University. Appointed Computer Programmer with Hons. Physics, Jesus College, Oxford. Proceeding to a one year M.A.. course at Berkeley University. Appointed Trainee Merchant Banker. British Railways. Proceeding to 4 year Ph.D. course at Princeton University, California. Nat. West Limited. London. A. J. G. BELL (1978-84) Graduated B.Sc.. Class University. U.S.A. on a University Fellowship. J. R. L. PARSONS (1976-83) Graduated B.A., D. WARBRICK (1975-83) Graduated B.A.. Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. Psychology. Bristol University. G. R. S. GELDARD (1977-84) Graduated B.A., Class 2. Div. 1, Hons. American Studies (History), 3, Hons. Sociology. Durham University. Proceeding to Clinical Studies. Soc Sci. Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. Geography. University of Kent. Canterbury. Proceeding to Proceeding to P.G.C.E. course at Durham. D. J. BERRY (1974-84) Graduated B.A., Class 2, Leicester University. M.A., at University of S. Carolina. J. G. WARNER (1974-81) Qualified M.B.(Hons.) Div. 1, Hons. Accounting and Finance. A. GIBBONS (1976-83) Graduated B.A.. Class 2. S. POWELL (1977-84) Graduated B.A., Class 3, Ch.B., Manchester University. Appointed House Manchester Polytechnic. Appointed Management Div. 1. Hons. Combined Studies. St. Paul and St. Hons. Nottingham University. Appointed to post Surgeon, Hope Hospital, Salford. Accountant with Rolls Royce P.L.C. Mary College, Cheltenham. on Stock Exchange. DIANE R. WEBSTER (1980-82) Graduated ALISON BIRTLE (1983-84) Graduated B.Sc., M. GISBOURNE (1974-84) Graduated B.A.. M. PROCTER (1976-83) Graduated B.Sc., Class B.Sc.. Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. Food Sciences, Class 2. Div. 1. Hons. Physiology, King's College. Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. Geography, Leeds 2, Div. 2, Hons. Psychology, Durham University. Leeds University. Appointed Postal Executive London. Proceeding to Charing Cross Medical University. Proceeding to St. George's Church, D. A. QUAYLE (1976-83) Graduated B.Sc., Class with G.P.O. Leeds. 1. Hons. Transport Management and Planning. M. WEST (1977-84) Graduated B.Eng. Class 2. G. BOLTON (1982-84) Graduated B.A., Class 2, R. LOUISE HARGREAVES (1982-84) Graduated Loughborough University Div. 2, Hons. Electronic Engineenng, Sheffield Div. 2. Hons. Economics, Nottingham University. B.A., Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. Mathematics. GILLIAM RELPH (1981-83) Graduated B.Ed., University. Appointed Trainee Accountant with A. Young, Worcester College, Oxford. Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. Chemistry. The College of A. WHALLEY (1977-84) Graduated B.A. Class 3, Manchester. M. HAWTHORNE (1979-83) Graduated B.Sc., Ripon and York St. John. Proceeding to Special Hons. Economics and German, Bangor C. J. BOOTH (1972-82) Graduated B.Sc.. Class Class 2, Div. 2. Hons. Town and Regional Education. University. 2, Div. 1, Hons. Business Administration, Kingston Planning, Dundee University. Appointed Planning N. D. RELPH (1971-81) Graduated B.Sc.. A. ELIZABETH WHALLEY (1982-84) Graduated Polytechnic. Assistant to Hampshire County Council. Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Newcastle- B.A., Class 2, Hons. Mathematics, New Hall SHELAGH BROWNLOW (1980-83) Graduated JOANNA HAYES (1981-83) Graduated L.L.B. upon-Tyne Polytechnic. Appointed to post with College, Cambridge. B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. Pharmacology and Class 2, Div. 1, Law. University College. London. British Aerospace. Warton. G. N. WHALLEY (1975-82) Graduated B.Sc., Toxicology, London University. Appointed Proceeding to Law College at Lancaster Gate A. N. RHODES (1977-82) Graduated B.A., Class Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. Mechanical Engineering, Trainee Accountant with Cape and Dalgleish, C. HAYMES (1973-83) Graduated B.Sc. Food 2. Div. 2. Hons. Economics and Politics. Hatfield Polytechnic. Appointed Project Engineer London Science. South Bank Polytechnic. London. Manchester University. Proceeding to P.G.C.E. with Presspart Manufactunng Limited, Blackburn. C. BURNS (1975-82) Awarded H.N.D. in General Appointed Management Trainee with a Food course at Exeter University. M. WHALLEY (1977-83) Graduated B.A., Class Agriculture at the Lancashire College of Manufacturing Company. J. J. RIDING (1977-84) Graduated B A.. Class 2, 2, Div. 2, Hons. Modern Studies, North Staffs Agriculture. C. J. HINDLE Awarded H.N.D Mineral Surveying, Div. 2, Hons. Accountancy and Finance. Leeds Polytechnic. P. E. CATTON (1983-87) Graduated B.A.. Class Doncaster Institute of Higher Education. Polytechnic. Appointed Trainee Accountant with D. I. WHITELEY( 1973-83) Graduated B.A , Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. American History and Politics. G. S. HOBSON (1977-84) Graduated B.A., Class Wallwork, Nelson and Johnson, of Preston 1, Hons. Engineering Science, St. John's College, University of East Anglia. 2, Div. 2. Hons. Geography, Durham University. A. J. ROBINSON (1975-82) Graduated B.Sc.. Oxford. Appointed Computer Programmer with ELAINE A. CHEETHAM (1981-83) Graduated Appointed Trainee Accountant with Ernst and Chemistry with German, Kingston Polytechnic Logica Space and Defence Systems Limited, B.A., Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. French and German. Whinney, London. Appointed translator/medical writer Hoechst A.G., Cobham, Surrey. Leeds University. Teaches English in Tokyo. R. HUNT (1976-83) Graduated B A .. Class 2, Div. Frankfurt, W. Germany. J. D. WHITTAKER (1976-82) Qualified M B.. P. CHESTER (1974-81) Qualified M B.. B.S 2, Mathematics. Magdalen College. Oxford. Rev. Canon W. D. ROBINSON Appointed ChB., Manchester Medical School. Appointed Newcastle-upon-Tyne University. Appointed ALISON J. HUNTER (1980-82) Graduated B.D.S Archdeacon of Blackburn Diocese. House Officer, Bolton General Hospital. House Surgeon, Freeman Hospital. Newcastle- Dentistry. Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Appointed to D. S. ROE (1975-82) Graduated B.Sc.. Class 2. S. M. WILKIN (1979-84) Graduated B.A., Class 2, upon-Tyne. General Practice in Rhyll. Div. 1, Hons. Mathematical Statistics, Exeter Div. 2., Hons. Social Policy and Administration, 1. B. CHICKEN (1982-84) Graduated L.L.B.. Class D. J. HUNTER (1977-83) Graduated B.A., Class University. Appointed Trainee Accountant Leeds University. Appointed Graduate Trainee 2, Div. 2, Hons Law, Bristol University. 2, Div. 2, Hons. English, Oriel College, Oxford. Ashworth Moulos & Co., Burnley. Manager Lloyds Bank, Halifax. S. CLARKSON, F.R.C.O. (1981-83) Graduated G. KEMBALL-COOK, B.Sc. (1963-65) Awarded M. ROSTRON (1982-84) Graduated B.Sc., Class S. J. WORSWICK (1977-84) Graduated B.A.. B. Mus., Class 2, Div. 1. Edinburgh University Ph.D. in Biochemistry while employed as 2, Div. 2, Hons. Electronic Engineering. University Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. Accounting and Finance. Appointed Assistant Director of Music, Rossall Biochemist with the National Institute for of York. Appointed Assistant Engineer Racla School, Fleetwood. Manchester Polytechnic Appointed Trainee Biological Standards and Control. Leicester Limited. Accountant with Moor and Smalley. Preston. MAGISTER— Page 16 AUTUMN, 1987 1987 ANNUAL DINNER

THE dinner sub-committee has this year While in Scotland, he was involved with setting in Wilmslow, Cheshire with his wife Alice, after restricted speeches to three at this December's up a Scottish branch attending two or three whom their house is named. They married in annual bash in Big School. Tickets, as usual, are meetings before moving. He got in touch with the 1951 and have one daughter. expected to go very quickly and members are late Ray vipond and joined the London branch. Peter, who was created a Commander in the advised to apply as soon as possible to avoid He later became secretary and chairman. This Order of the British Empire in 1980, was at school disappointment. year’s dinner will be his eleventh. during the war and before entering Trinity Hall, The committee was concerned that Like the main guest, Peter Cunliffe, Paul has Cambridge, where he gained a Scholarship and proceedings were becoming too drawn out at the travelled the world as part of his job as a left in 1948 with a first-class honours degree. He dinner, so the traditional toast to the guests has consultant in marketing, specialising in frying oils joined ICI pharmaceuticals division in 1950; by been dropped. For several years, there has not and fats, and also has a trading company in 1968, he was services director. Two years later, been room for members’ individual guests and plastics. he was promoted overseas director and made the toast has therefore, for the most part, Paul was a Tory councillor for Watford from deputy chairman in 1971. become extraneous. Either the president or the 1974-81, being opposition spokesman for He was made chairman of the division in 1976, at Head Master will mention, and thank the top- highways and works. In 1982, he was Alderly Park, Macclesfield, Cheshire, and table guests for their attendance. commissioned a Justice of the Peace for remained as chairman until his retirement in Hertfordshire and is involved with the juvenile 1983. PAUL PRICE panel. Peter is no stranger to Blackburn— in fact he was The proposer of the toast to the school needs In 1971, he was elected a Freeman of the City chief guest of the school five years ago when he no introduction to committee members on the of London in the Worshipful company of Horners, presented prizes at the open day. dinners circuit. Paul Price has been a stalwart of which also encompasses the rubber and plastics He has been actively involved in the the London branch for many years. industry. international side of the pharmaceutical industry. He was at school from 1948-53, a member of Paul and Jean retain links with Blackburn, He was president of the Association of British Howard House. He went into National Service having relatives in the area, and return quite Pharmaceutical Industries in 1982-83 and a with the Royal Army Service Corps fire brigade, often. Paul took an opportunity earlier this year to member of the International Federation of during which time he won a bronze medal at the have a look round the new wing at Queen Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Associations Bisley Rifle meeting of 1955 and represented the Elizabeth's — and was suitably impressed. “A from 1979, being vice-president from 1982-1984 Army in cross country running a year later. He beautiful building and a bit different from when I and president in 1984. He was elected to the married in 1960, the girl he had known since was at school. . . ” he said. executive committee of the European Federation schooldays when Jean Hargreaves attended the of Pharmaceutical Industries Associations in High School. They moved to Scotland for five PETER WHALLEY CUNLIFFE, OBE 1982. years then returned over the border and moved This year’s chief guest at the annual dinner in He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society to Watford, where Paul took up a post as sales the Big School is the former chairman of ICI’s of Arts in 1981 and lists his recreations as manager. pharmaceuticals division, Peter Whalley reading and walking — presumably when he's Paul and Jean, a teacher for 28 years, have a Cunliffe. not dashing about the globe! daughter, 24, and two sons, age 20 and 22. They Peter, who has been a member of the Old live in Bovingdon, a village just outside Watford. Blackburnians' Association for many years, lives SUCCESSES AND APPOINTMENTS

EAST LANCS. SCANNER APPEAL promoted to operations manager for Whitbread The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Heap, A sponsored spell organised by Queen Elizabeth's Bowland Inns. of Mellor Lane, Mellor, and the bridegroom, of Burling­ Grammar School student Rachel Duncan raised a David, aged 33, will be responsible for the ton road, Fulham, is the son of Mrs. E. Baxter and the remarkable £5,282 for the appeal. management of 12 Dutton restaurants and the 18 late Mr. J. Corbett. Brewers Fayre Pubs in the north. A reception was held at Queen Elizabeth's Grammar HEADING FOR STATES He has been in the licensing trade for several years School, and the couple spent their honeymoon in A chance of a lifetime awaits two soccer-mad pupils of and prior to joining Whitbread four years ago, was an Switzerland. Queen Elizabeth s Grammar School. area manager for Thwaites Brewery. For 18 year olds David Gregson and Simon SIMONSON — COMBERBACH Temperley have been awarded a football scholarship to MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP THE wedding of Dr. D. M. Comberbach (1967-74) to the United States, and will spend four years in New Indra Hughes who lives in Painter Wood, Billington, Dr. C. Simonson took place on December 19th, 1986 at York. will be reading law at Oxford after he leaves Queen the Timothy Eaton Memorial Church, Toronto, Canada. Nigel McNamara, who also won a scholarship is Elizabeth's Grammar School. Since obtaining his Doctorate from Manchester heading towards South Carolina. University Dr. Comerbach has worked atM.I.T. Boston, ROB WHALLEY U.S.A., The Technical University of Nova Scotia, The CONSERVATIVE M.P. Mr. Rob Whalley has been appointed general University of Waterloo, Ontario and ALLELIX in David Nicholson, aged 43, who was at Queen manager of marketing for Swindon-based PHH Ltd. He Toronto, where he met his wife Catherine. Elizabeth's, read history at Christ Church, Oxford, joins them from the Rover Group were he was After a short honeymoon in Winnipeg, the couple are before joining the Conservative Research Department advertising manager, having originally joined the group both taking up positions with Smith-Kline in Brussels in the early 1970's. in 1973. where Dr. Comberbach will be Manager of Microbiology Married to Frances, with one son, he was elected Mr. Whalley was responsible for the launch of the Fermentation. Conservative M.P. for Taunton at the last election. Rover 800. LAVIN — RIDING GREGORY HADDOCK HEAD GIRL ON 23rd May, 1987, Dr. Geoffrey H. Riding (1967-74), Gregory Haddock, Balliol College, Oxford. (History/ Geeta Gurumurthy, head girl 1985-86, is safely into elder son of Henry and Olive Riding of York Crescent, French), has gone to Dakar to work with the former Liverpool University, reading philosophy and Blackburn married Dr. Karen D. Lavin. British Consul, teaching English. psychology. The cerem ony took place in Grace Episcopal Church, Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A. MATHS POST SIMON A. CLARKSON Geoffrey gained a Ph.D. in chemistry from Bristol A Blackburn maths teacher has been appointed head Mr. Simon A. Clarkson has been appointed Assistant University in 1981 and was invited to join the faculty of of mathematics at Monmouth School, Gwent. Director of Music at , Fleetwood. Pennsylvania State University where he is a Mr. Paul Sanders was the assistant mathematics Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Chemistry. master at Queen Elizabeth Grammar School from 1979. DIANE FOSTER His wife Karen, was a Postgraduate student in his Diane Foster has gained a second class honours group and received a Ph.D. in 1985. She is now a FOLLOWING FATHER'S FOOTSTEPS degree in Psychology at Durham University. Whilst at research chemist for General Electric Co. The son of a Blackburn doctor and a retired head Durham she was introduced to rowing, eventually being The honeymoon was spent in San Francisco. mistress, has just become a Fellow of the Royal College chosen to represent Great Britain in Hamburg. of Surgeons. POOLMAN — HARRISON Twenty-nine year old Simon Hardman Lea, a former Michael Harrison who read theology at Regent's Park Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School pupil, will soon WEDDINGS College, Oxford, studying to be a Barrister at the take up a position as Registrar in Ophthalmology at a Temple, married a fellow undergraduate, The Reverend Nottingham hospital. HEAP-CORBETT Rachel Poolman at Harrow Baptist Church, Harrow on TRAVEL agent Miss Rachel Heap and trainee the Hill, where she is the Minister in charge — June, PROMOTION accountant Mr. Barry Corbett were married at Blackburn 1986. David Wilkinson, of Lammack, Blackburn, has been Cathedral. Autumn 1988 No. 32 Magister Price £1.00 Magazine of the Old Blackburnians' Association

ROYAL VISIT Early in September 19881 received from a friend a copy of a Quarterly Review issued by a firm of building materials suppliers; the front cover was a colour picture of our new entrance and the arrival there last November of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, being greeted by me as Chairman of Governors, the Head Master and others. This, yet another beneficial bonus for our great school, brought back into vivid focus one of the most exhilarating, if not the best, days of my life, the day of the Royal visit to Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School for the official opening of the Queen's Wing. It was appropriate that on this picture I should be recorded introducing the Head Master, for it was entirely due to his great perspicacity, enthusiasm and enterprise that Her Majesty graciously accepted the opportunity of performing the official opening ceremony for the new Queen's Wing. What a great day too for the school and also for the local community and for Blackburn, and not least for me; I never in my wildest dreams imagined that one day I would be given the privilege of being presented both to the Queen and her husband, but this happened and, moreover, I then had the most exciting duty of presenting Her Majesty to my wife, Audrey, to the Vice Chairman and his wife — Bill and Audrey Goodall — and to Philip F. Johnston himself. Months and months ago, Philip had been quietly researching and developing the possibility of such a Royal visit — the number and type of people involved are almost legion; he had travelled to London and back to other locations; he had interviewed and been interviewed, both at school and elsewhere, countless people, including Lord Lieutenant, Vice Lord Lieutenant, High Sherriff, County Councillors, Local Authority officials, Security men, Policemen, Members of Parliament, Town Clerks and Chief Executives of Boroughs and organisations, to mention but a few. Visiting dignitaries and high ranking officials were seen to be in the neighbourhood of West Park Road on frequent occasions, and ultimately we received the top secret news that there was a “distinct possibility” of a Royal Visit. Imagine our immense joy when we finally heard, also confidentially, that not only Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II would be coming to the school but also Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. In the event, after making the initial presentation, I was then allocated the very pleasant responsibility, along with Andrew Booth (the then Head of School) to escort Prince Philip, whilst the Queen was being escorted by the Head Master and Joanne Iddon (the then Head Girl). We had a very interesting and quite exciting tour of the £2.5 million buildings, including thirteen specialist classrooms, the Bell Tower Entrance, the School Sargeant and First Aid offices, the superb Language Laboratory, Library and Sixth Form Study Centre, most of which are on the site of the Old Gymnasium. We paused in the Sixth Form Centre for Her Majesty to unveil the ceremonial plaque, sign a photograph and our visitors book, and then proceeded, via a refurbished Big School, now superbly lit by the chandeliers given by the Old Blackburnians’ Association, to the Assembly Hall for a final walk-about. Prince Philip has the most pleasant and yet most searching ability to question and cross-examine, and he requires a speedy yet sensible answer, so it was an illuminating experience for me to listen in on his conversations, which ranged in quick succession from 7 to 19 year old boys, sixth form girls, parents, teachers, grandparents, suppliers of goods to the school, administrative staff, etc., etc. Although the Royal visitors were only in school for just over an hour, the beneficial effect is timeless, and hopefully, nay certainly, will inspire our pupils for at least another 400 years, for such visits come rarely. What an honour to be visited; what a privilege to be the host; what a start to my chairmanship of the governing body. But what a debt we all owe to P.F.J. for his initiative and persuasive personality. In the afternoon of 12 November, after joining my two predecessors in a three-tree planting ceremony outside the Assembly Hall, we all gathered in the Science block for yet another important function, i.e. the unveiling of the plaque marking the re­ opening of the vastly improved teaching facilities there; this was performed by former Second Master, Fred Bury. The local newspaper summed it all up by recording that "yet another royal chapter had been added to the long distinguished history of Blackburn's Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School”. J.S.S. MAGISTER— Page 2 AUTUMN, 1988

Anecdotes of the Royal Visit

Headmaster in an inspired moment had the three Chairman of Governors THE whom he has served plant trees to commemorate the Royal visit. In red a red wood, in blue a mountain ash, and in silver another ash tree. Regrettably out of the three trees well planted by Mr Hare, by Mr Marsden and by Mr REFRIGERATION Singleton only one has survived the ravages of the first summer of their life. The Headmaster believes this to be an act of God rather than any particular CENTRE Chairmans inability to plant a tree. (Blackburn) Ltd. Mr. Barry Brown and his craft design and technology department designed a triangular silver vase finished in very high polish and with the schools coat of arms as it used to appear on the junior school boys caps in Horncliffe made SCHOOL BUILDINGS into a superb rose vase presented to the Queen. The Headmaster privately wondered whether the Queen would graciously CHERRY TREE, BLACKBURN hand this back, but a highlight in the proceedings was as the Queen’s equerry popped it into a leather bag and over bounded the Duke of Edinburgh to enquire "what's that” he stated “how charming” and the rose vase disappeared, presumably to Windsor Castle!

The remodelled Headmaster’s study now shows a picture of Thomas 2nd Earl of Derby, founder of the free Grammar School in Blackburn in 1514 and Telephone and at alongside this master portrait a picture of Elizabeth the 1 st Queen of England and Elizabeth the 2nd Queen of England. Blackburn 21637 Accrington 33404 Postscript to the Royal Visit

In Headmaster's study now proudly hangs a letter from Buckingham ★ ★ Palace of 13th November 1987 from Robert Fellowes reading as follows:

Dear Mr Johnston, Distributors for Osborne, The Queen commanded me to write to you to thank you and through you Craig-Nicol and Lee the staff and pupils of Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School for a most enjoyable visit yesterday. Her Majesty said how much she appreciated the courtesy of the boys and girls and was much impressed by their confidence and readiness to talk freely to her. The Queen sends her compliments on the design of the new wing, her thanks for your welcome, for your kindness as her escort, and for the charming silver rose vase and her very best wishes to your historic school for the future. The future is clearly in good hands judging from your head boy and head girl who looked after the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh so well.

Yours sincerely Robert Fellowes Secretary to the Queen

Scapa Group WEDDINGS pic

Scapa Group has expanded since 1927 - to become an ROE - HACKETT international company with capabilities in North America. Helen C. Roe (1982-84) married Europe, South Africa, Australia. New Zealand, India and Simon Hackett (1978-84) on 26th the United Kingdom We are one of the world's largest July 1988 at St. Bartholomew’s Parish Church, Colne. One of paper machine clothing manufacturers Helen’s attendants was Catherine We make and supply specialised industrial textiles, and Harrison (1982-84). are one of the world's leading suppliers of fabrics, plates Helen now teaches at High Lane and presses for wet and dry filtration Primary School in Stockport, and We are the world's largest suppliers of musical Simon is in management with a instrument felts, we spin yarns, dye yarns, make artificial transport firm. They now live in sports playing surfaces, coloured decorative felt and Manchester. mesh fabrics for horticultural and agricultural uses We also produce baling presses, waste disposal systems, and refuse collection vehicles SHERMAN - DUCKWORTH Scapa Group pic Philip Duckworth (1971-78), who read Physics at Magdalen College, Oxford married Carol Sherman at St. Mark’s Church, Bilton, Rugby. ^ Blackburn Carol and Philip met at Newcastle-Under-Lyme School where they both teach. AUTUMN, 1988 MAGISTER— Page 3 Exciting New Sports Provision Planned both at Lammack and on Main School Site — Appeal Fund Launched Lord Derby, School’s Visitor, has kindly consented to be the president of SPORTS COMPLEX a new V/2 million appeal, his vice president being Sir Kenneth Durham The school has a long-felt need for a covered sports complex at distinguished Old Blackburnian and President of the OBA, both of whom Lammack so that coaching and training can be available in all weathers. A spoke at a launch on 10 September 1988. Appeal funds are for a full size start has also been made on improving the sports ground. The 1 st XI pitch twenty five metre, six lane pool hopefully to be built on the upper quadrangle has been correctly drained, and it is proposed to extend this to the remainder on the West Park Road site together with a splendid sports hall at the of the playing area, resulting in more pitches and fewer postponed fixtures. Lammack playing fields. Early indications are that parents, Old Blackburnians and well-wishers have already promised in excess of NEW SWIMMING POOL £100,000 after a series of meetings primarily held for current parents now At present the school's provision for competitive swimming is hindered taking place weekly throughout this term. Each of the evenings so far held by the need for inconvenient journeys to swimming pools in Belper Street, has been concluded with a buffet supper and explanations as to how Westholme School and Darwen. A pool within the main school complex, covenanted donations may effect savings for the donees and benefit even which would be of immense benefit for the whole school, will be built to county more generously their old school. educational standards and could be made available to Old Blackburnians On Tuesday November 15th by courtesy of Mr Eric Kinder, current and other friends of the school. Governor and Chief Executive of Smith and Nephew there will be a London launch in which Old Blackburnians resident in that area will be most welcome SPECIALIST ART CENTRE to hear the school's plans unfolded by the Chairman of the Governors Mr The Governors wish to respond to new developments in education by John Singleton, by the Headmaster and by appeal director Mr John Lake of providing specialist rooms for instruction in print design, theatre studies, the Craigmyle Association. creative art and many other subjects in which greatly increased career The Chairman of the Governors has indicated the nature of the need opportunities have recently become available. pointing out that the School Governors have found £3.4 million in the last eight years td undertake an extensive and ambitious development The 1988 plan will require a substantial measure of outside help. The programme including the purchase of nearby property for Music and English Governors therefore decided to ask all friends of the school to contribute to departments, modernisation and extension of the Holden Laboratories, these new developments through an Appeal, with an initial target of conversion of the Florence Horsburgh Wing into specialist laboratories, and £500,000. new suites for Mathematics and Computer Studies. To crown this programme, in November 1987 Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II opened the An appeal has three main advantages: Queen's Wing. This splendid new building provides 13 specialist teaching —all can contribute according to their means, their loyalty to the school and rooms, a language laboratory, a superb library, a new reception area and their enthusiasm for the objectives modernised administrative offices which are now fully operational and so — we can approach individuals, businesses and Trusts over a wide area, so much part of the school as to make it unthinkable as to how we managed lessening the burden on current parents without such a worthwhile facility in the past. — contributions can be made by Deed of Covenant, a method which has The Headmaster also explains how, previously, the direct grant position important tax advantages for the school and, in many cases, for donors. affected the school by precluding the use of fees to build any form of capital works — a requirement not laid on the school by the current assisted places To reach the initial target wholehearted support will be needed from programme. former parents, Old Blackburnians and other well-wishers as well as from The Governors are determined that facilities for indoor and outdoor current parents. sports and the creative arts shall keep pace, and their 1988 plans are Architects sketch of Sports Complex described below. These plans include the building of the sports hall at Lammack in advance of the recent EEC ruling that new buildings will attract VAT from the 1 st April 1989 and the Chairman of the Governors has forcibly indicated that whatever else happens the school will try to get this building up in time to avoid the imposition of yet further punitive taxation and it is also hoped that a start may be made on the swimming pool site. Further urgency has been lent to this requirement for sports provision by the increased numbers in the school now reaching 1200 pupils and the poignant position in which Nick Hodgson, formerly of the school and University of Calgary, has been swimming in the Seoul Olympic Games; it must be most unusual for a school without a swimming pool to produce an Olympic swimmer.

“STOP PRESS” appeal has now reached £200,000!! PUPILS GO TOP OF THE CLASS! Target is £500,000 Four pupils from Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School, have come “top-of-the-form” in a Royal Society of Chemistry contest. all can contribute, any form of donation can be enhanced by covenanting (forms The boys, fifth-year Gavin Thwistlethwaite, fourth-year Ian McGhie plus Andrew Parker and John enclosed) Armstrong both from the third-year, won this inaugural competition at UMIST college, Manchester. They were assisted by fourth-year Gavin Aiken who played a part in the final. London area interests are being served Mr. Ellis Metcalfe (1948-56), head of chemistry at the school, said: “There was a lot of good sides in by the 15.11.88 launch at Smith & the competition and we had a little bit of luck with the questions, but I think we possibly coped with the Nephew headquarters, Temple House, pressure better than the rest.” Embankment with a buffet reception CIBA-Geigy sponsored the event — to be competed for annually — which started before last courtesy of Eric Kinder Christmas.

maximum VAT advantage can be gained Diagrams: by the earliest possible commencement The finals of the quiz-type competition — which also included some crosswords and floor diagrams of building works — QEGS beat opposition from Stockport, Oldham, Manchester, Macclesfield, Bolton, Cheadle Hulme, , Alderley Edge, Bury and St. Helens. all enquiries will be gladly met at the school/appeal office at QEGS Granada TV's Mr. Jack Smith, producer of Chemistry in Action, was the question master and a Manchester Polytechnic student designed the trophy which the boys will hold for a year. MAGISTER— Page 4 AUTUMN, 1988 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Manchester by the Manager of the County Fire Pitcher, G. C., Power, K. G., Ranson, Robinson, THE OLD BLACKBURNIANS’ Office — then a wholly owned Subsidiary of J., Stansfeld, W. B., Summers, R. A., Taylor, L., ASSOCIATION Alliance Assurance Co. Ltd. Happily I liked what I Ward, F. J., Waters, V., Weill Coined circa 1944 saw, and remained ten years with the County — Austrian (?) refugee) Thank you so much for your kind letter dated Fire Office in Manchester, until 1960, at which 7th June, since which time I have become a Life time mergers became fashionable, and we were I think this is fairly accurate. A small group, Member of the Association. Though now living in absorbed fully into the wider world of the which doubtless explains our accommodation in Shropshire, I still get back to Lancashire fairly Alliance. Three years later, a new Sun Alliance the two classrooms overlooking West Park Road frequently, and would dearly love to visit the Branch was opened in Preston, and I transferred in 1942-44. School to see what has happened over the last there in 1963 as Accident Superintendent. Three 38 years. years later, came the merger with the London I still have very vivid memories of my time at Assurance, and a move to larger premises in School. I commenced in Horncliffe at the age of 8 Preston resulted. in September 1939 — a start which was delayed In 1976, I was asked to go to Shrewsbury, due to the fact that air raid precautions had not where I was later appointed Underwriting John R. Clayton (1951-58) been completed. My first two years were spent in Manager, and, subsequently, Branch Manager. My longstanding resolution to write to you has Transition under the redoubtable Nellie Roberts, Life here is extremely pleasant and, outside been prompted into action by the Autumn 1987 whose learning methods stood me in such good working hours, I am kept very busy being on the edition arriving by a circuitous route while the last stead that I went upstairs to 2C in 1941, with Mrs. Committee for the prestigious Shropshire one never did arrive. M. S. H. Collier as Form Master. The class was a Horticultural Society, who run the Shrewsbury I moved to Dover in 1985 as Director of large one of 33, and how important I felt going Flower Show. I have many connections with the Planning and Technical Services with the District upstairs, compared with the “youngsters” still in Church, being a member of Lichfield Diocesan Council. The District, which is about 15 miles Transition, which was on the ground floor. Trust, responsible for all properties in the north to south and 10 miles east to west, Regrettably, I did little or no work in that year, Diocese; the Lichfield Diocesan Panel of Lay includes, Dover, Deal, Sandwich and a large although I did pass the old 11+ and became Assessors (responsible for every Parish chunk of the Garden of England Kent what was known as a Scholarship Boy. No Church's Quota, or Share), as well as being countryside as well as the whole Kent coalfield. matter, I progressed to 3D, which Form, at that Treasurer to the Deanery Synod, a Church For years, Dover has coasted along on the time, was one of the two small classrooms at the Organist and Hon. Organist to the local Chapter top of the staircase, adjacent to the Head of the Guild of Servants of the Sanctuary. This is back of the cross-channel ferry industry, but as I arrived, Mrs. Thatcher decided there should be a Master's Study— a staircase which, incidentally, in addition to being a member of several Church was only to be used when returning from Morning Committees in Shrewsbury. I also work for the “fixed link" to France, so I dropped into the hot Assembly. I can still recite quite easily the Form R.N.L.I. — of which I am a Governor — strange, seat. Currently, besides monitoring the tunnel List in alphabetical order, since that class kept is it not that that Charity should prosper so far workings, we are working very hard to change together through 4D (the classroom next to 3D), from the sea. This is an interest shared by my L.V.S. (the Geography Room, making us a wife, Sybil, who likewise involves herself in many the employment base from mainly ferry dependent to tourism and business. somewhat peripatetic bunch) and then U.V.S. charitable works, as well as Church activities. upstairs in the Radcliffe Wing, next to the (Incidentally, her brother Jim Cunliffe — who Dover, as a district, has the potential for both, with fantastic historical attractions, wonderful Prefects' Room. lives in Whalley — is also an Old Boy, as is his I am fairly certain that the Form Masters were: son, William, now an F.R.C.S. in Newcastle). coast and countryside, as well as a proximity to the new tunnel portal. My greatest challenge is to Mr. A. D. Easton in 3D Together we indulge regularly in cruising Miss M. P. Graham in 4D holidays to faraway places, having visited 36 persuade the locals to accept change. Of course, the Herald of Free Enterprise Dr. E. J. Popham in L.V.S. countries and a similar number of islands and disaster, the worst winter in living memory and Mr. D. S. Miller in U.V.S. states that do not really qualify for that status. the recent hurricane have all helped to keep the The Form List, as I remember it, follows. By and large, we enjoy life to the full, and I have pressure this year on my Department. I took my Notwithstanding the extra year in the D much to be thankful for in my formative years at appointment through management consultants, stream, I completed my School Certificate at the Q.E.G.S., all of which have left a lasting age of 15 and went on to VIB Modern, which was, impression upon me. I am proud to be an “Old and had little idea of the wide range of responsibilities that were hidden in the in those days, always situated opposite the Boy” , and cannot really understand why I generalised terms of engineering, planning, Office, and I believe that the Form Master was neglected the Association for so long. architecture, recreation and works. As a trained Mr. L. D. Collier. The next year I was in VIA I suppose I could reminisce for some time Bridge Engineer, coastal defences and Modern, which was then Jocated downstairs in about life at School during the Second World dangerous structures are not too bad, but I ask the newly acquired Hartley House, and I think War, when Speech Days were held in Big School you — pail closet emptying. that the Form Master was the then Senior and only senior boys could be accommodated. I relax by membership of Rotary and the English Master, Mr. Allott. Nevertheless, I remember well the walk/ I remained in that form — which moved procession to the Cathedral for the Morning occasional day trip to France. My French, classified as “pathetic” by Mr. Ingham in 4B has upstairs in Hartley House — until my last day at Service — why in my recollections can I never been more recently described by my medical School, May 6th 1950. remember it having rained on that day? I clearly Apart from staying at Q.E.G.S. for 11 years, 2 remember, as we entered the Cathedral, that the student daughter:- further curiosities emerge — first, during that Organist— T. L. Duerden — was improvising on “When we first went to France I thought your time, I was in Forms designated A, B, C & D, the music of the School Song. Ah well, memories French was wonderful” . “When I got older I Lower and Upper and Science and Modern, as — memories. realised it was wonderful how you made yourself well as Transition. Clearly, I did not know in which Anyway, my best wishes to the School and, in understood” . “ Now I realise the French people direction I wanted to go. Secondly, I was never particular, to anyone who might remember me all are wonderful understanding you". My only response is; thanks to Dr. Tyler, I can required to use the wooden huts as a form room, those years ago. I suppose it won't be all that something which very few escaped in those long before I can be talking of 40 years back, quote Hookes Law in Latin! As for many O.B.’s, I am sure Magister brings days. rather than 40 years on. With that sobering As I say, I had no ideas on what I wanted to do thought, I will close. two things — happy memories and news of lost friends in life, and failed the medical examination when Yours sincerely, — and a realisation of the truth in the Speech Day Conscription came around. That fate was shared Keith G. Power at the same time by two notable Old Boys, both final song: “ Forty years on, growing older and older, shorter prominent members of the Football and Cricket In wind as in memory long, twenty and thirty------XI's, namely P. H. Hacking and D. H. Dunn. Billington, W. K., Codd, P. A., Dewhurst, E. O., However, my father, being friendly with the local Dewhurst, H., Eglington (left circa 1943), ” ------stop! That is as far as I have got so far. Yours sincerely, Manager of the Sun Insurance Office, told him Hapgood (joined L.V.S. in 1944), Hargreaves, The O.B. in Dover one day of his wayward son's inability to W. B., Henry, L., Heyes, F., Hodgson, J., John R. Clayton determine his future, and, between them, it was Houghton, E., Jefferson, R., Law (joined L.V.S. 23 November 1987 arranged that I should be interviewed in 1945), Lowe, R. A., Maloney, E., Newsham, A., AUTUMN, 1988 MAGISTER— Page 5

OLD BLACKBURNIANS’ OBITUARIES GOLF COMPETITION The 57th competition was held at Blackburn THE RIGHT REVEREND H. VICTOR WHITSEY (1928-33) Golt Club on 7th July, 1988. The former Bishop of Chester died on Christmas Day 1987, aged 71. After attending Queen Elizabeth’s, Hubert Victor Whitsey went on to the Blackburn Technical College after which he The winner of the Judge Walmesley Cup was spent six years with the Midland Bank. Andrew Norman (75-10-65) with Harold Coupe During the war he rose from the ranks to liutentant-colonel with the Royal Artillery. After the war (86-19-67) second. David Lee won the Sir Gilbert he read philosophy, politics and economics at St. Edmund Hall, Oxford then went to Wescott Gerrard Cup with a gross score of 73. House, Cambridge as a theological student before ordination at Blackburn in 1949 He was Only 13 competitors turned out this year which appointed vicar of Langley near Middleton in 1960 and became an honorary canon of Manchester was very disappointing. All golfers should made in 1963. However a breakdown in health caused him to move to the rural parish of Downham in an effort to compete next year at Wilpshire. 1968 for a three year period of recuperation. He was appointed Bishop of Chester in 1974 and Ray Smith, who has organised the competition retired in 1981. He is survived by his widow Jean and by two sons and a daughter. for several years, has handed the duty to Andrew Norman (Chorley 68633) for 1989. Our thanks go to Ray for his efforts. RAYMOND ETHERINGTON (1939-43) Raymond, who took early retirement at the age of 58, died at his home on Yew Tree Drive in JOHN BERGUS March 1988. After leaving school Raymond worked for the North Western Electricity Board in Blackburn and Preston. As from September 1 st my new address will be: The Boarding House, Dallam School, Heversham, Milnthorpe, Cumbria LA7 7EH. BRIAN ROGER MARLOR (c 1945-51) I was recently appointed Head of Economics/ Brian Roger Marlor died suddenly on August 9 at his home in Tasmania. He emigrated in the Head of Boarding at Dallam School which came mid sixties and worked as a sports co-ordinator. He was associated with Roy Marlor Ltd., Gents into being 4 or 5 years ago when Heversham Outfitters in Blackburn. Grammar School and Milnthorpe Secondary He leaves a wife, Vera sons Stephen, Paul and Christopher and brothers Colin, Roy and Guy School were merged together by the County. Marlor. The funeral was held in Tasmania. We leave here in August after seven happy years, but at heart I am still basically Lancastrian and I look forward to returning ‘home1. My FREDERICK RUSSELL HARTY (1946-54) parents still live near Carnforth and Blackburn Russell, well known for his broadcasting and journalism died in a Leeds Hospital on 8 June will only be a 40 minute drive down the M6. 1988. I am a little out of touch with QEGS news, After leaving Oxford in 1957 he was appointed Master at Giggleswick School followed by a these days, but I recently bought some paintings period from ’64 to '66 as lecturer in English Literature at the City University of New York. On return off Brian Healey and Steve Monk and his family to the UK he became a radio producer (67-69) and then producer of Aquarius from 1969-71. There have been over to stay with us this week. Steve then followed a period with London Weekend Television until 1980 moving to BBC TV from 1980 to tells me that 14 new teachers are joining QEGS 1988. He appealed to a large cross section of people as is reflected in the number of tributes to him staff next term! in the visitors book of St. Alkelda's Church, Giggleswick where the funeral service and burial took John Bergus, (Staff 1974-1981) place.

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PURE NEW COOC& MARLOR FOR HAN ABOUT TOWN AND COUNTRY BLACKBURN 53 King William St. Tel. 59372 BURNLEY 30 The Mall. Tel. 23073 MAGISTER— Page 6 AUTUMN, 1988 CHECK IF THERE’S A OXFORD DINNER BRANCH NEAR YOU The Oxford branch of the Old Blackburnians Association held their dinner on Friday 30th October 1987 WE should like to take this opportunity ot in the Old Dining Hall of St. Edmund Hall, and the guests who were welcomed by the joint presidents Giles reminding Old Boys up and down the country that Slinger and Ian Schofield enjoyed a meal which was excellently served and of high quality. we have active branches in Yorkshire, South The Headmaster thanked the joint presidents for their organisation and gave a brief resume of the Lancashire and Cheshire, London area and at School’s activities after which there was ample time for informal talking. Oxford and Cambridge. Present from Oxford were: Helen Hoyle, Giles Slinger, Ian Schofield, Alison Cartwright, Michael They provide a variety of activities and most of Hodgson, Susan Taylor, Michelle Waterworth, Paul Das, James Rumfitt, Indra Hughes, Nigel Hitchman, them have a Ladies’ Evening. Albert Eastham, Clifford Waring, Jack Lee, Rev. Peter Mayhew. They are all keen to widen their membership From Blackburn: Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Johnson, Andrew Johnston, Mr. and Mrs. F. Roby, Mr. J. S. Read, and we invite those who are interested to contact Mr. E. J. Kay, Mr. J. B. Vent and his guest. the appropriate secretary whose name and address is given below. O.B.’S SECRETARIES 1988-89 CHESHIRE DINNER

BLACKBURN: The Cheshire and South Manchester Branch of the Old Blackburnians Association held their annual D. Forbes, dinner on Friday 23rd October 1987 at the Bowden Hotel, Cheshire. 46 Preston New Road, The branch is enjoying renewed interest and attendances at the meetings have increased during the Blackburn. last year. Telephone: 0254 54374 Mr. Harold Ramsbottom, Secretary/President of the branch, welcomed the guests and commented that the 33 people attending was the largest turnout for some years. LONDON: The Headmaster, in his reply, gave details of the arrangements for the forthcoming visit of the Queen to J. A. Whittaker, the school. Rylands Lodge, Those attending: Mr. and Mrs. B. Batey, Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Liversedge, Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Martin, Mr. Bulstrode Way, and Mrs. J. C. Pearson, Dr. and Mrs. H. Morris, Mr. and Mrs. E. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. E. West, Mrs. and Gerrards Cross, Mrs. G. M. Walton, Mr. and Mrs. H. Ramsbottom. Bucks. From Blackburn: Mr. P. F. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. F. Roby, Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. P. T. SL97RB Pearson, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Metcalfe, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Kay, Mr. and Mrs. F. Gillibrand, Mr. and Mrs. K. Telephone: 0753 88 7578 V. Newton.

CAMBRIDGE D. Walmsley and S. Gate, Magdalene College, NORTH EASTERN BRANCH DINNER Cambridge. February 19th, 1988 OXFORD J. Rumfitt, Christ Church College and For the second year the Annual Dinner was held in the awe inspiring surroundings of the Balmoral P.Das, Oriel College, Room, The Royal Station Hotel, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. As last year, the dinner was well attended, in Oxford. particular by those students now at Universities in the North-East. It is hoped that for future dinners, those Old Blackburnians now living in the area will be encouraged by the success of these evenings and also be CHESHIRE AND LANCASHIRE eager to attend. H. Ramsbottom, The guests gathered in the Windsor Room for pre-dinner drinks, a new idea which proved to be well 157 Chester Road, received by those present. Julia Newton welcomed the 35 guests and invited acting Headmaster, Mr. E. J. Whittle to give an amusing insight into the new developments at present occuring at Queen Elizabeths. Hazel Grove, Stockport, It is hoped that now this branch dinner has become established it will prove to be a regular event — and it was proposed at the dinner that the N.E. branch dinner should be held once again at The Royal Station Cheshire. Telephone: 0625 87 3344. Hotel, Newcastle on February 17th, 1989. It is hoped that this evening proves as much of as success. The guests attending the function were: Mr. E. Whittle, Mrs. P. F. Johnson, Mr. E. Kay, Mr. J. S. Read, YORKSHIRE Mr. and Mrs. F. Raby, Mr. P. Cowburn, Mr. V. Hajela, Mr. R. Grimshaw, Miss K. Ashworth, Mr. and Mrs. K. C. M. Sloan, V. Newton, Miss S. D. Newton, Miss L. Warburton, Miss H. Dempsey, Dr. and Mrs. P. Mitchell, Mr. and 42 Howden Avenue, Mrs. E. Beaumont, Mr. S. M. Patefield, Mr. and Mrs. J. Mothersole, Mr. N. Johnson, Mr. B. Castling and guest, Mr. and Mrs. Wood, Dr. P. Mahoney, Miss B. Dixon, Miss V. Johnston, Mr. A. Johnston, Miss J. L. Skellow, Newton. Nr. Donaster, DN6 8LJ. Telephone: 0302 722973. CAMBRIDGE DINNER DURHAM AND N.E. BRANCH Miss J. L. Newton, November 20th, 1987 199 Dilston Road, Fenham, The annual dinner of the Cambridge Branch was this year held in the Old Kitchens, Trinity College. Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. Trinity was, in fact, the most appropriate venue as Mr. E. C. Marsden, retiring chairman of governors, was NE4. himself an undergraduate here before the war and had not been back since 1934. So it was, I suppose, a fitting tribute that the dinner was attended by a record 49 people, which was double the number that was anticipated. Old Boys will be interested to know that we Vanessa Feely and Russell Taylor, who had organised the event, welcomed everybody to the the have an active group of members in Canada who dinner at Trinity, whose good food and high catering standards were appreciated by everyone. After the meet regularly in Calgary. meal Vanessa proposed a toast to the Queen, Russell tried to make a funny speech and the Headmaster For further information, Old Boys in Canada reported on recent events at the school. Mr. E. J. Kay then spoke as representative of the O.B.A. about should contact Dr. J. Roger Maltby, Box 59, forthcoming events, thereby bringing the dinner to a close. Site 2 SS3, Calgary, Alberta, T3C 3N9, Canada. Those present were: Mr. Peter Anderton, Mr. Philip Anderton, Mr. D. N. F. Attride, Miss A. J. Battersby, Mr. D. Battersby, Mr. CHANGED ADDRESS? S. R. Boardman, Miss I. J. Bush, Miss S. A. Davies, Miss R. Dearden, Miss H. Dempsey, Miss A. H. A. Dugdale, Mr. M. P. Eddleston, Miss V. E. Feely, Miss A. Frost, Mr. S. R. Gate, Mrs. C. Heald, Mr. P. G. Please advice new address to: Heald, Mrs. C. Johnston, Mr. P. F. Johnston, Miss C. L. Jones, Mr. M. A. L. Jones, Mr. P. Joshi, Mr. E. J. M agister Kay, Sq. Ldr. R. B. Lamb, Miss S. K. Mahoney, Mr. E. C. Marsden, Miss M. Maxwell, Mr. L. G. Medlock, c/o Q.E.G.S. Miss J. M. Myat, Mr. M. Pearson, Mr. P. T. Pearson, Mrs. E. M. Raby, Mr. F. Raby, Dr.R. Robson, Miss A. West Park Road Rutherford, Mrs. E. Sagar, Mr. T. Sagar, Mr. I. J. Sherlock, Mr. P. D. Simm, Mrs. A. Singleton, Mr. J. S. Singleton, Mr. J. D. F. Smith, Mr. R. B. Taylor, Mr. D. Walker, Mr. D. Walmsley, Mr. E. J. Whittle, Mrs. J. Blackburn BB2 6DF Whittle, Nr. N. J. Whittle, Miss M. Wragg, Miss Ann Singleton. AUTUMN, 1988 MAGISTER— Page 7

OLD BLACKBURNIANS’ OLD BLACKBURNIANS’ AFC BRANCH MEETINGS REPORT 1988 1988 - 1989 After a number of disappointing seasons, it is awards went to Neil Clayton, Pete Halloren, Phil The following dates have recently been fixed: sad to report that the 1 st XI finally succumbed to Dixon and Alan Upton, with Roger Masters 1988 relegation from the Premier Division of the winning the ‘Clubman of the Year’ award. Lancs. Amateur League. One more point was 11 Nov. Oxford Branch Dinner, Work to the tune of £1200 was completed on The McKenna Room, needed to save them but it was not to be and the two pitches in May, by a local contractor, in together with Lymm O.B., the bottom club, the Christ Church, Oxford. order to keep them up to trim. This mainly Old Blacks started the new season in the First 18 Nov. Cambridge Branch Dinner, involved draining work, mole-ploughing, re­ Division. Hopefully performances can be Magdalene College, Cambridge. seeding and the spreading of 80 tons of Nov. London Branch Buffet Evening improved with manager, Steve Gray and new Southport sand. The small pitch, in particular, Club Captain, Craig Hindle at the helm. It will (informal). Venue later. has been the problem one having developed 22 Nov. O.B.A. Annual General Meeting in need a great effort and some inspired very spongy areas over the last few years and performances if promotion can be achieved at the Radcliffe Room, Q.E.G.S. at finding a complete cure may involve more work in 8.00 p.m. the first attempt and we wish them well. the future. The 2nd and 3rd XI on the other hand had good 17 Dec. O.B.A. Annual Dinner, Big School, A new change in training methods started last Q.E.G.S. 7.00 for 7.15 p.m. seasons and again it was a case of what might season with the use of the Witton Park Astroturf have been. A final position of 3rd from the 2nd XI pitch on a fortnightly basis. This proved a popular 1989 was very respectable, although a further eight venture with attendances being quite healthy. 18 Jan. London Branch Pub Evening, Red points would have been needed for the The other weeks were spent in the school gym Lion, 14 Kingly Street (off Regent championship. Keith Taylor has done very well and we are grateful for the continued use of such Street— Oxford Circus Tube) from again in his second year in charge. excellent facilities. 6.30 p.m. The Thirds had the best chance of all for The new season is now well under way and in 17 Feb. North Eastern Branch Dinner, ultimate success, leading the table for most of spite of the usual player shortages at this time of Royal Station Hotel, Newcastle. the season and finally leaving the door open for year, the results have been encouraging. The 1 st 10 Mar. London Branch A.G.M. and Ladies Burnley Belvedere 'A' to creep in and steal the XI showing only one defeat in their first seven Evening. Venue later. championship. Even so, a good season for Steve games and the 2nd XI also unbeaten in three. Let 8 Apr. Young Old Blackburnians' Annual Woolley's team and new captain, Pete Halloren, us hope that results go as well for the remainder Dinner and Disco (to be arranged). now takes over. of the season, particularly at 1st team level. 22 Sept. Yorkshire Branch Ladies Evening, at With Alan Upton looking after the 4th XI once Our new steward, Warren Smith, appointed the home of Mr. & Mrs. D. W. Carr, again, the season started promisingly in the last August, has settled into the club life very well Scotton Orchards, Lands Lane, same division, but a series of defeats near the and is doing an excellent job for us. He has Knaresborough. end left them hanging precariously one point turned out for the fourths this season and is a adrift from the drop to the ‘B’ division. The 4th XI, welcome addition to the playing side. Further details from:- of course, always suffer though last minute team As mentioned before, the club is used on a E.J.Kay, Esq., changes during the latter part of each week, and regular basis for private parties and if any old boy Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School, last season proved to be no less frustrating for or girl would like to use the Club's facilities for a Blackburn. BB2 6DF. Alan than in previous seasons. Roger Masters as 21st Party, Wedding Party, etc., please do not team sec. also did an excellent job finding hesitate to contact either Warren or myself at the players to fill in the gaps. club or home (tel. 52153 or 40055). We would be HONG KONG BRANCH Once again, after preparing for the Annual 7-a- pleased to accommodate you if at all possible. side competition in August, the atrocious I wish to inform you that the Hong Kong Old Finally, we would also like to hear from any weather forced cancellation for the second Blackburnians Association — Hong Kong players who now live in the area and would like to successive year, not a happy state of affairs. Branch has been formed with myself as the play for the Old Blackburnians A.F.C., and enjoy coordinator. Hopefully we can successfully run this our excellent facilities. Please contact Roger competition for L.A.L. sides next year, and re­ The members are as written below: Masters (team sec. on 40805). establish it on the calendar before it becomes a Phil Sumner, September 1988 Dr. Christopher D. Adamson-Lund (1961-69) distant memory. The Sevens has now been Drs. Anderson & Partners, 601A Ocean Centre, running off and on for approximately 20 years. FINAL TABLE Kowloon, Hong Kong At this years' Club Dinner and Presentation 3-7213778 (D) 3-7236116 (0) 3-686030 (H) Michael C. Gregson Evening we welcomed Dave Edmundson, Head P. W. D. L. F. A. Pts. Flat 7B, Block 1, Eden Gardens, Shatin, New of P.E. and Radio Lancashire Sports Presenter, 1st 26 7 4 15 39 56 18 (rel.) Territories, Hong Kong as our guest speaker. This was a new venture for 2nd 26 13 8 5 59 37 34 (3rd) SMDR. (Dr.) Alan Hirst (1947-57) (Julia) Dave and his contribution undoubtedly helped 3rd 26 15 5 6 63 35 35 (2nd) HMS Tamar, Hong Kong. 5-28933760 the evening’s overall success. Individual team 4th 26 7 4 15 43 55 18 (12th) Brian Hood (1963-70) (Esther-Margaret) 1D, Beverley Court, 2C Shui Fai Terrace, Hong Kong. 5-8911543 (H) 5-652291 (D) Norman Howarth (1940-46) Margery Flat B16, High Cliff, 42 Stubbs Road, Hong Kong 5-266211 (0) 5-251011 (0) 5-749530 (H) Robert Cheong Kee Wong (1971-78) Robinson Road, Hong Kong 5-8336793 (0) 5-494988 (H) BIRMINGHAM (BRANCH?) In the period prior to Christmas I greatly enjoyed reading 'Magister'. The articles and reports brought back some very pleasant memories of my 7 years at Q.E.G.S. However, one thought did occur to me as I was reading the magazine — there is no O.B. branch in the West Midlands. I do not know if there is any particular reason for this, but as Birmingham is reputed (by Brummies) to be the 2nd city of England (a fact hotly disputed by Mancunians!), I have no doubt that there must be many Old Boys (and Girls) working and living in this area. If this is so, would it perhaps be possible to arrange some sort of social gathering in Birmingham. Ian S. McNulty, 20 Hart Road, CLUB DINNER — JUNE 1988 Erdington, Birmingham. B24 9ES Tel: 021 350 9375 L. to R. Peter Hargreaves (Guest), Phil Dixon (3rd Team), Phil Sumner (Chairman), Peter Halloren (2nd Team), Dave Edmundson (Guest Speaker), Neil Clayton (1st Team). Left: Retiring chairman Left to Right: of governors, A. Aspden, E. C. Marsden and Fiona Hacking, Right: Incoming Nigel Dawson, chairman of governors, N. King and J. S. Singleton S. Lancaster. enjoy a pre-meal drink.

Left to Right: MissC. E. N. Sumner, Retiring head girl Indra Hughes, and boy, Joanne Iddon Michelle Waterworth, and Andrew Booth. Peter Kennedy, James Rumfitt.

Toastmaster Dr. Chris Lund presents (1st occasion) the Hong Kong William Stanley Association Book to Bamber, MBE the President. Here s mud in your eye! Regular Revellers Kathryn Ashworth, Bill Proctor and Richard Grimshaw and Garth Edwards. Myra Hardcastle. REPORT OF ANNUAL DINNER, DECEMBER, 1987 Last year’s dinner was held on December 19 in Big School. Pressure of applications for tickets was such that, at a late stage the Dinner Sub-committee allowed the ante-room to be used for dining. In the event, all who made written application were able to be accommodated. The total number of diners was 184. Of these, 176 were members who had paid for their ticket. The number of “young" Left to Right: Miss R. A. Singleton, members who had left school in the last five years was 38 and there were 27 ladies present. Paul Price, John Singleton, J. S. Singleton, P, F Singleton, and The chief guest was Mr P. W. Cunliffe, an old boy and former chairman of the Pharmaceutical OBA President: S. R. Singleton. Division of Imperial Chemical Industries. Other guests were current head boy Andrew Booth, head girl Sir Kenneth Durham Joanne Iddon and special guest Derick Lund, the school's former domestic burser. P. W. Cunliffe, OBE, The meal was not inspiring, the best feature being the leek soup. A few members commented Headmaster. adversely on the main course and sweet. The caterer herself was not happy with the beef and recomended a return to the roast pheasant we enjoyed so much last year. The service was smart and efficient, the meal being concluded well in advance of the specified time. The speeches were kept short and, with the absence of a specific toast to the guests, there was much time after the formal proceedings for members to meet old friends. Before the formal proceedings were concluded, Dr Christopher Lund presented a book toout Hong Kong to the Association as a token of the greetings he brought with him from the Hong Kong branch of the Association. The arrangements in the new building seemed!to work quite well, though the space behind the bar turned out to be too cramped. The accounts showeda rather large surplus of £96.60 but it was suggested at an OBA committee meeting in September, that some of this money could be used to replace the glassware on the Illingworth Plate as the vases were broken. It was also decided to buy several corkscrews to speed up opening wine bottles before the meal. The Association thanked the Headmaster and Governors for their generous help in supporting the Eric Holden and son dinner and made a special mention of the contribution of School Sergeant Mr Stanley Bamber and his The Gillibrand- with staff to the successful evening. Mr Bamber made his first appearance as Toastmaster and carried out Stevensons decipher Alan Gorse and son. the seating plan. these duties most effectively. The committee thanked John Read for organising the dinner and for his full report on the proceedings. Members will see a big difference in Big School this year. Mr Bamber and his staff have scraped, polished and generally renovated the wooden floor to make the whole effect lighter. The committee decided in September to stick with last year's caterers and pheasant will once again be the main course this year. The committee decided to ask the newly co-opted members Ronald Barham, Peter Singleton, Philip Thompson and Andrew Norman to assist in organising the Young Leavers “ Do" around Easter. MAGISTER— Page 10 AUTUMN, 1988 OLD BOYS SPEND MEDICAL ELECTIVE PERIODS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD EIGHT WEEKS IN drinks with our food, such as the tasty ‘Limca — countryside, and the peculiar and amusing sights zero bacteria drink’, or the not-so-tasty ‘Thumbs which were everywhere to see. India is a SOUTH INDIA up'. Coffee in Vellore was delicious. It was made fascinating country, and I look forward to the day from boiled milk and very sweet. There were when I can return. As part of my medical training, I had the coffee stalls all over the town, including a very Richard H. Webster opportunity to travel abroad to study medicine in handy one right outside the hospital gate. King's College Hospital a foreign country and chose to go to India which I had the opportunity to travel around the south Denmark Hill, London proved to be an unforgettable experience. of India by train and bus. The trains were very (1975-81) I left Heathrow on 13th November, and after a good, and there was never a dull moment during journey of 5,600 miles by air, train and bus, I the journey, with people coming round all the KAINANTU, arrived at my destination, Vellore, tired, sweaty time selling tea, coffee, bananas, coconuts, PAPUA NEW GUINEA and very dusty. This was the cool, dry season in chocolate, cigarettes, snacks and even people to southern India and the temperature was about clean your shoes! The bus journeys, by contrast When deciding where to spend my elective, I 32°C during the day and 20°C at night. were hair-raising. The buses were usually looked for a country as different as possible from Vellore is a small, very poor town, of 200,000 packed: ladies on one side, men on the other and England — somewhere to gain plenty of medical people. It is surprising that such a town was about 50 people standing. The conductors had to experience, and with a new environment and chosen as the site of one of the best hospitals in fight to get down the aisle to collect fares, and culture to explore. I eventually settled on Papua the whole of India — the Christian Medical sometimes it was a struggle to get off, made New Guinea, and was not disappointed. College Hospital — and as good as any London more difficult by the Indians’ impatience to get I was based at Kainantu Hospital in the teaching hospital. on! The driving also left something to be desired. Eastern Highlands Province, under the It is a very large hospital with 1,300 in-patients, Buses overtook everything else on the road, and supervision of the Canadian Medical and fully equipped with even its own C.T. when they approached a slow vehicle, they just Superintendent, Dr. Carl Hudson. Leeds Medical scanner. Ninety per cent of its income comes blew their horn and pulled out without checking to School has had connections with Kainantu for from patients' fees and most patients have to pay see if there was an oncoming vehicle. Several several years, and Ed Stark, a fellow Leeds a proportion of the cost of their treatment, times I had to close my eyes and brace myself for student was there at the same time as myself. although exceptions are sometimes made. a crash, but miraculously, I was safe. On every Apart from Dr. Hudson, there is only one other The wards are large, 40-bed airy rooms, with bus journey, however, I noticed a bus or truck doctor at Kainantu and much of the work is done metal grilles at the windows to prevent the that had gone off the road, into a ditch, or over a by the Health Extension Officers (HEO's) who monkeys getting in! Patients are usually with bridge! are nationals with a basic training in medicine their relatives, who can be seen lying around the On my travels, I visited Bangalore, India's and considerable experience of the more hospital corridors or underneath the beds! most cosmopolitan city, Mysore and Ooty; the common diseases. Despite this, the wards are well-organised. latter being a hill station where I was allowed to From the start we were given a good deal of By contrast, the out-patients department is ride on the footplate of a 100-year-old steam responsibility — far more than we had previously much busier. Usually two or more consultations train! Then I also went to Goa, with its idyllic been used to, which required some initial occur simultaneously in a tiny room, into which all beaches, and to the state of Kerala on the south­ adjustment on our part. However, after a couple the waiting patients can see, and they regularly east coast, where I took a boat trip down some of days we were able to see all the new patients interrupt to ask how long they have to wait for coconut-fringed inland waterways. admitted to the acute wards and begin their turn! Well over 200 patients are seen by a I left India from Bombay in January. I had had a appropriate treatment with surprising team of 8 doctors in a session, and, unlike some very useful time in the hospital in Vellore, and confidence. Suddenly having to deal alone with hospitals I know in England, it seems that the made some great friends there. I enjoyed my adults and children, often on the verge of death case notes and results of tests are never lost, travels in the south, through the beautiful from a variety of neglected illnesses, does despite the large numbers involved. The doctors were very knowledgeable and, as English was the hospital language, they were able to teach me a lot of medicine. Patients came to the hospital from all over India, and spoke a variety of Indian languages. Most of the doctors were able to communicate in two or three of them. I learned a few phrases of Tamil, so I could ask patients to 'Stick out your tongue', and ‘Take KENYON’S a deep breath’! Examination of women was difficult because they liked to keep their clothes on! I was struck by the stoicism of the patients when they were in pain. DECORATORS Vellore is three hours west of Madras by bus. It is a very dusty little town, full of tiny shops. The streets are crammed with people, bicycles, cycle-rickshaws, auto-rickshaws (three-wheel motorised taxis), buses, cars and lorries — all of them weaving in and out to avoid the bullock Quality Decorating carts, cows and goats — and repeatedly blowing their horns at each other. I found the food in the hospital was since 1850 unpalatable. It was standard Indian vegetarian food, comprising a huge mound of rice with several small helpings of various spicy, vegetarian dishes, all to be eaten with the fingers. Fortunately, just across the road from the 24 WILLOW TREES DRIVE hospital, was a hotel with a rooftop restaurant, where the food was much better. A filling dinner BLACKBURN would cost about 50p. With practice, I was able to eat the very hottest of dishes and hardly perspire! Telephone: 51405 Water outside the hospital in Vellore was unsafe, and, in fact, there was a cholera epidemic while I was staying there, so we had to take bottled AUTUMN, 1988 MAGISTER— Page 11

wonders for book-bound clinical knowledge and time studying general paediatrics at the skills. Bustamante Hospital for Children in Kingston, ATTAINMENTS Communication was initially something of a Jamaica. It turned out to be a revelation into Third problem, but the rudiments of Pidgin English are World medicine. and SUCCESSES easily learned, and proved to be great Jamaica, to the outsider, is a vacational entertainment, both for myself and for the other paradise with delightful beaches, beautiful JENNIFER ROBB recently qualified as a dentist patients on the ward who listened attentively to sunsets and warm tropical nights. Although it is a with degrees of Bachelor of Science and every interview and helped (or hindered!) most beautiful country, in reality, poverty, crime Bachelor of Dental Surgery at the William Turner whenever they could. and violence are rife. Dental School, University of Manchester, As a student at the 120 bed hospital, I had the The Bustamente Hospital receives cases from recently met the Head Master at 1.30 in the opportunity to become involved in several the capital as well as others referred from all over morning on Preston station, en-route to branches of clinical medicine — obstetrics and the island. It is a 206 bed hospital but often has Inverness by sleeper, where her family are now gynaecology, paediatrics, general medicine and 250 patients which frequently means that they located. minor surgery. have to double up in cots and beds. Patient However, I chose to spend most of my time on turnover is very rapid — two or three days, with MITCH PRESTON has won RAF training prizes the acute wards, including the ‘intensive care patients often discharged to convalesce at home for the best performance in ground school, best unit' where all the new admissions (adults and at a much earlier stage than in the United in instrument flying and the best overall student children) are housed. The commonest conditons Kingdom. on his course. we encountered were malaria, typhoid, Perhaps the most striking feature I noticed on Mitch, of Wilpshire, who recently finished basic meningitis, lobar pneumonia, measles and my first day was the lack, in fact there was a training on Provost jets at RAF Linton-on-Ouse, trauma — often knife and spear wounds resulting complete absence, of toys, which is so different will now go on to RAF Valley in Anglesey to start from the frequent tribal disputes. Although many from paediatric wards in England. It is well known advanced training on Hawks. of these may be unfamiliar in England, they soon that the lack of stimuli to children delays the become easily recognisable, and we were able heading process. Also, many of the children DAVID GREGSON (1980-87) has been to do the necessary diagnostic tests ourselves, lacked what is known ‘in the trade’ as TLC admitted to ‘Soccer Hall of Fame’ at Oneonta, such as lumbar punctures and blood slides. (tender loving care). New York. The medical highlight of my elective was a Casualty was always a hive of activity in that it David, who comes from Oswaldtwistle, gained health patrol, which Dr. Hudson arranged for us was extremely busy and unfortunately was eleven O-levels and four A-levels before being with a nearby mission station. Ed and myself understaffed with both doctors and nurse. This awarded a soccer scholarship to Hartwick accompanied a nurse and two carriers into the meant that patients would often have to wait in College in Oneonta after leaving Queen spectacular mountains, visiting several remote sweltering heat up to eight hours before being Elizabeths. villages reachable only on foot and consequently seen by a doctor. There was also an oral Selected to play for the County U.19 rarely seen by whites. We lived and ate with the rehydration unit in the casualty department Lancashire Schools Football Association as villagers, whose friendliness and curiosity were which treated children with gastroenteritis. early as September 1986, having already been memorable, and held health and immunisation Death is always a difficult subject to talk about. reserve for the Northern Public Schools XI, he clinics each day. The patrol lasted a week and In England the death rate amongst children is also played as a member of the Public Schools was hard work at times, with long treks and low, if they do die it is most commonly from Sixes team which beat Bolton School in the final several near disasters, including a collapsing accidents or various forms of cancer. However, in December 1986. makeshift bridge, and being separated during a as became apparent on my second day in the At the beginning of his sophimore year, he has rainy night in the middle of the bush. However, hospital, it is a different story in Jamaica. A five been selected as the College soccer captain and the whole thing was an incredible experience, month old boy was admitted with gastroenteritis will retain this status for his remaining three years and afforded a real insight into rural life in Papua in a severely dehydrated state. The fundamental there. New Guinea. management of a dehydrated child is to get fluids His parents and younger brother (also in Dr. Hudson encouraged us to see as much of into the child via a drip. Therefore, I left this boy school) will fly out in October to a special parents’ this beautiful and exciting country as possible, realising that he was very ill but not really weekend. which we took full advantage of. We climbed expecting him to die. The next morning when I PNG s highest mountain (Mt. Wilhelm) at 15,000 enquired I was told he was dead. This shows that RONALD BARHAM (1957-63) recently was ft, saw the spectacular and colourful Highlands diarrhoea is a dangerous disease and if not awarded the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Show, and visited the coast where we were able treated early enough can be fatal. the Faculty of Engineering of the University of to snorkel on amazing coral reefs and enjoy There were two other aspects of the hospital Aston in Birmingham, for a degree in Applied some well-earned sun and sand. that were sad to see. The intensive care unit was Urban Micro Economics. At the end of our elective, we spent a short time extremely modern and well-equipped. However, Dr. Barham, a former Estates Assistant with in Rabaul, a town surrounded by volcanoes it shows how money in the Third World can so the County Borough of Blackburn twenty years (some of which are active) on an island off the easily be wasted because there are not enough ago, was then Senior Estates and Valuation coast. well trained nurses to run the unit efficiently. Also Officer for the Chief Valuer's Department in the I would have no hesitation in recommending in quite a number of wards there were two or County Borough of Bolton, has been a consultant Kainantu as an elective destination to anybody three mentally handicapped children who had for the last thirteen years and is a Fellow of the keen to gain clinical experience in beautiful been abandoned. They were permanent Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, a Fellow surroundings, the countryside around is unspoilt, residents of the hospital, often tucked out of sight of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, a Fellow and the climate pleasant at its altitude of 5,300 ft, in side rooms, because there are no homes in of the Rating and Valuation Association, and a with no troublesome mosquitos. Increasingly, Kingston to look after these handicapped Fellow of the Construction Surveyors Institute, security is becoming a problem with occasional children. as well as being a professional engineer. violent crimes, and highway robberies from Apart from providing an insight into medicine in He had three sons in school (two at present), gangs of so-called ‘rascals’. However, we didn't the Third World, by living with Jamaican students the eldest of whom, Paul, has just gained five encounter any trouble in this respect and the I was able to learn about another culture. This Grade As at A-level and is going to be reading people were never anything but friendly and culture, most famous to the outside world for Computing Science at Churchill College in the hospitable towards us. reggae music and the Rastafarian movement, University of Cambridge from the autumn of Raymond T. Smith with their characteristic dreadlocks, is far 1989. Leeds: March 1988 removed from that found in Britain and other developed countries. Jamaica has enormous RICHARD HULYER joins Mortimer Gorse and potential for prosperity by developing its natural Ross, assisting with residential sales, TEN WEEKS IN resources and tourism but unfortunately it is commercial and industrial sales and lettings, KINGSTON, JAMAICA slowly destroying itself because of the excessive after three years at the Inland Revenue Office in use of ‘ganja’ (marijuana) which is readily Blackburn. After leaving Queen Elizabeths he August - October 1987 available and appears to offer to the younger gained a Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in members of the population a solution to their Business Studies at Sheffield City Polytechnic. I am a final year medical student at the immediate problems. Sadly it provides no such He is currently studying for the final examinations University of Leeds. As part of the course there is thing. of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors. a ten-week elective period. This is eagerly Nicholas Smith anticipated by the students as it is up to the Ramsbottom, Bury. individual student to decide how to use this time in some medically-related speciality. I spent my MAGISTER— Page 12 AUTUMN, 1988 LADIES BEFORE THE MAST Nothing, not even the advice and warnings of there was no wind and we had to motor out into ‘manning the yards' coming into Copenhagen my predecessors on the Sail Training the North Sea. It was here, after three days at harbour. This is where all but a skeleton crew of 5 Association schooners, could possible have sea, we hit real sailing weather — and real take up positions on the upper yard, lower yard prepared me for my time on the Malcolm Miller— seasickness weather. Due to the rather easy and riggings in a symetrical pattern. In centuries a beautiful three masted top-sail schooner. The start, most of us had become rather lax about gone by it was a gesture of peace by the S.T.A. is a charitable organisation, the aim of taking sea-sickness tablets, and were now incoming ship, to show that no-one was manning which is not to teach people to sail, but to teach cursing ourselves, and the ships American nurse the guns. In modern times it is a quite amazing them about themselves, their capabilities and who hung on to her supply of tablets grimly, spectacle for those on the quayside and a their weaknesses.This is not done gently, but maintaining that seasickness was ‘all breath-taking experience of a life-time for those with a bump and a thump! psychological'. It certainly didn't feel like it was in poised precariously on the rigging for twenty Life on the schooners is by no means a pale the mind! We arrived in Amsterdam, and minutes with thick wire cable cutting into their imitation of the working ships of yesteryear — extended shore leave of over 36 hours was feet and knees aching with trying to stay stood although thanks to technology, they are now granted to enable the crew to recover and start straight! blessed with flushing toilets, and an engine for eating properly again. After being issued So, with more than one glance back at the use in emergencies. The thirty-nine (all female) instructions on where NOT to go in Amsterdam, graceful ship, and more than a few tears shed, trainees were split into three ‘watches' — Fore, we all set off to find the no-go areas! Amsterdam we boarded a coach followed by a train for Main and Mizzen, of thirteen trainees each. You certainly lived up to and surpassed its reputation Esbjerg — rather mundane means of transport ate, slept and worked with the girls from your as the sleaze capital of Europe — quite an eye after the ship of which we had all become so watch — led by a watch leader — a girl who had opener to say the least. All good things must proud. An overnight ferry to Newcastle finished sailing experience, probably on the schooners, come to an end though, and we had to get back to our journey and we spent the last night with the and a watch officer, usually an adult with good the routine of hard work and little sleep to sail on people with whom we had become so close— an technical sailing experience. Out of each twelve to Kiel in West Germany. We arrived for the end unavoidable outcome of the hard life at sea. hours, each watch gets four hours sleep (by no of ‘Kiel Week' — a boating festival. Our ship was Despite the amazing experience of sailing on means always consecutive), the rest being spent lucky enough to be moored in the middle of a such a ship as Malcolm Miller', it was the people eating, cleaning the ship (a heart-warming huge fireworks display in the harbour. who made the trip what it was for me. Ranging in occasion called Happy Hour') or on ‘standby- Next stop was Trevamunde, a small German age from 16 to 22, they came from widely varying watch' in case the watch on deck requires extra holiday town on the East/West border. A visit to backgrounds — six Swedes, a German living in hands setting and stowing sails whilst sailing. the border was made doubly interesting as it lay Canada, an American, people from public After three days, I realised that the permanent right in the middle of a nudist beach. This state of schools, detention centres, and those who had feeling of tiredness was here to stay, and personal freedom was in sharp contrast with the saved up every penny of the hundreds of pounds resigned myself to it. The only way to combat it is empty beach patrolled by armed soldiers on the a trip of the Malcolm Miller' costs. I doubt any to keep smiling (not always easy) and be Eastern side of the railings. We were by now in one of my fellow trainees went home not thinking determined to make the best of your time on the the Baltic Sea, and the weather was glorious. as I did — that is was an unforgettable ship. Our last stretch of sailing was to our final port-of- experience from which they learnt a lot about After two days of easy sailing in the Solent, call, Copenhagen. By now most of us were themselves and others. mostly for the benefit of a BBC TV Crew from getting to grips with the technicalities of sailing Leeds who wanted to film in reasonably calm and thoroughly enjoying it, but disembarkation CARA SULLIVAN waters, we set out into the Channel. was growing near. 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at GRAYS RYLEY ft HAMPSON LIMITED 1 Penny Street 82 KING WILLIAM STREET, and BLACKBURN. Market Hall Blackburn Telephone 53935 phone 53275 AUTUMN, 1988 MAGISTER— Page 13 A.G.M. REPORT AND BALANCE SHEET MINUTES of the OLD BLACKBURNIANS ASSOCIATION—BALANCE SHEET as at 31st JULY, 1987 59th Annual General Meeting 1987 £ £ £ held at the School on NET ASSETS Lammack Ground at cost less sales...... 1 ,207.77 1,208 24 November 1987 at 8.00 p.m. INVESTMENTS AT COST PRESENT £1,250 4% Consols (Market value £5 3 1 )...... 1,160.60 1,161 Messrs P. T. Pearson (in the Chair) and 20 members. £650 8.25% Barclays Bank pic Unsecured Loan 1986/93 (Market value £597)...... 582.59 582 £2,421.58 8.25% Treasury Stock 1987/90 (Market value £2,371) ...... 2,230.62 2.230 APOLOGIES £2,879.07 6.75% Treasury Stock 1995/98 (Market value £2,373) ...... 2,230.62 2.231 Messrs W. K. Forbes and R. Barham. 6,204.43 1. MINUTES of the 1986 Annual General Meeting LOAN TO Q.E.G.S...... 6,000 00 6,000 were read and approved.

DEBTORS: Advertisers ...... — 150 2. SECRETARY'S REPORT CASH: The Secretary reported that as usual the Committee Savings B a n k ...... 327.82 308 had met on two occasions since the last Annual General Lloyds Bank p ic ...... 1,615.55 1,347 Meeting, in February and in September. Once again National Provincial Building S o ciety...... 8,828.72 4,803 thanks were due to the Headmaster and to the School 10,772.09 for allowing the Committee the use of its facilities for these meetings. It was perhaps also appropriate to 24.184.29 thank the Headmaster for keeping the Committee appraised of the progress of the building work and CREDITORS: Printers ...... 825 showing members round from time to time and also on Inland Revenue . 66 behalf of the Committee members and other members Postage...... 220 of the Association invited in that capacity for his invitation to the opening ceremony two weeks 1,111 previously. As most members present already knew, 24,171.31 the Committee had resolved that a donation of £5,000 should be made to the School for the purchase or provision of specific items in relation to the building work REPRESENTED BY: and it had eventually been decided that this money should be used for provision of the new chandeliers in WAR MEMORIAL GROUND ...... 1.207.77 1,208 Big School which had, in fact, cost a little more than LIFE MEMBERSHIP FUND £5,000. Once again the Association's principal activities Balance at 1 st August, 1986 ...... 17,126.72 13,624 had been the Annual Dinner and the production of Plus New M em bers...... 4,230.00 3,505 Magister and the Association s thanks to John Read 21,356.72 17,129 and Roger Smith and their respective sub-committees Less: Deletions ...... 14.70 2 was recorded for ensuring that these activities were the success that they undoubtedly were. Also thanks were due to the Treasurer, Fred Gillibrand, for keeping the ACCUMULATEDFUND Association's finances in efficient order and also Balance at 1st August. 1986 ...... 574.24 273 keeping up to date with memberships and subscriptions Surplus for the y e a r...... 1 ,047.28 301 and to Mr. Eric Kay for maintaining the important liaison 574 between the Association and its various branches. The Secretary also thanked those other officers and members on the Committee who had assisted in making his Job a relatively easy one.

3. ACCOUNTS OLD BLACKBURNIANS ASSOCIATION—INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 ST JULY, 1987 The Treasurer presented the accounts and made 1987 1986 certain comments thereon, in particular the fact that INCOME Inland Revenue had waived its entitlement to payment Subscriptions ...... 830.53 868 of Corporation Tax previously provided for in the Released from Life Membership Fund ...... 14.70 2 accounts and also mentioned that the current accounts INCOME FROM INVESTMENTS did not include the cost of Magister. This was because 4% Consols ...... 50.00 50 since the date of publication had been changed from 8.25% Barclays Bank — Loan ...... 53.62 54 summer to November, ie, after the immediately 6.75% Treasury Stock 1995/98 ...... 194.32 194 8.25% Treasury Stock 1987/90 ...... 199.78 200 preceding financial year, the Treasurer had estimated the cost of Magister and had found it increasingly 497.72 498 difficult to estimate this accurately. It was decided that Bank Interest...... 20.08 22 the actual cost of Magister should not be inserted in the Building Society Interest...... 460.25 304 accounts until the year in which it was actually incurred, Gross Investment Incom e...... 824 ie, the following year and obviusly the cost of the 1987 edition of Magster would appear in the accounts for the Less: Corporation Tax ...... year ended 31 July 1988. The accounts were adopted 700.95 with a vote of thanks to the Treasurer and to the Auditors. WAR MEMORIAL GROUND RENT ...... 5.00 5 4. ANNUAL DINNER — Covered separately. BUILDING SOCIETY COMMISSION ...... 17

(DEFICIT)/SURPLUS ON ANNUAL DINNER ...... (11-25) 27 5. MAGISTER Mr Smith reported on what was regretfully a slightly 1,539.93 1.499 smaller edition of Magister which was quite simply due EXPENDITURE to the lack of information and copy forthcoming. He General Expenses ...... 56.00 81 emphasised again the need to be supplied with material Postages...... 107.97 106 and hoped that next year a twenty page edition would be Magister ...... 39.41 832 possible. Once again he thanked his sub-committee Corporation Tax (overprovision in previous ye a r)...... (58.47) 25 Subscription to I.S.I.S. Association ...... 150.00 150 and the printer, Garry Readett, for their invaluable Deficit on Easter D isco ...... 11.00 4 assistance. The meeting recorded a vote of thanks to Branch Expenses...... 186.74 Mr. Smith for what was, despite its size, nevertheless a very satisfactory and enjoyable publication. 492.65 6. BRANCH ACTIVITIES SURPLUS TRANSFERED TO ACCUMULATED FUND £301 Mr. Kay reported on the recent branch activities and reported that generally speaking interest in the branches was increasing. In fact the recent Cambridge Dinner had been attended by some 50 people. Details for the Young Leavers Dance, scheduled for Easter, had not yet been finalised but he would keep members informed. MAGISTER— Page 14 AUTUMN, 1988

7. ATHLETICS There was no report from the Football Club but Mr. Ray Smith reported on the Golf Compeititon which again had been very poorly attended due to one or two HEADMASTER EXTENDS RECRUITING reasons beyond his control, and once again he was proposing to change the date, this time to July, in the DRIVE ACROSS THE ATLANTIC! hope of achieving a better attendance. Mr. Smith was thanked for his efforts in organising this event. Headmaster Mr Philip Johnston was given sabaticle leave by his Governors to spend the 1988 8. RECORDS spring term at the Gertrude Cole Fellow at Rollins College, Winter Park, Orlando, Florida. Mr. Proctor mentioned that despite the storage The headmaster was there to observe the working of a 1200 strong liberal Arts College awarding arrangements for some of the School's records having been disrupted during the building work, he had now got BA Degrees, to discover their methods, to take part in seminars, to attend meetings, and generally all that he could find together and they were stored in to involve himself in the life of a great American institution whilst basking in the balmy palm tree one place, namely in the former science library and he atmosphere of glorious fun loving, sun soaking Florida. was also collating and collecting contemporary records Commenting on his expeirences the Headmaster nearly swooned on to his typewriter whilst relating to the recent developments. John Read reported that there were also some records and in describing some of his more extraordinary experiences. He omitted to say that the temperature was particular copies of the Blackburnian stored in Dukes never less than 85°f and that towards the end of his stay the open air swimming pool alongside Lake Cliffe. It was suggested and agreed by the meeting that Virginia (and surrounded by 15 other small lakes) had to be water cooled lest the swimers found it all the documents should be collected together and uncomfortably hot! He spoke rapturously of his enjoying water-skiing, running, fitness training, probably the best place for them to be stored would be in the new School Library under the control of the recently hours spent in the library in a private research department following Microfische documents, appointed School Librarian. The Headmaster reminded catching up on American education, and above all being a member of a living university (he also the meeting that the main historical records of the seemed to have some difficulty in explaining his somewhat fuller figure which he put down to the School, not the least of which was the School Charter, size of steaks, the quantity of orange juice consumed, and in particular to his terrible weakness for were under the care and control of the County Archivist and stored in proper conditions at County Hall. “Keylime pie". Highlights of Mr Johnston's trip included the visiting of a series of schools throughout Florida, (in 9. ELECTION OF OFFICERS 12 days he visited 15 private schools) particularly talking to their fund-raisers and their President: Sir Kenneth Durham was re-elected Chairman: P. T. Pearson was re-elected headmasters about the problems of maintaining capital expenditure and also thriving academic Vice-Chairman: D. I. Forbes was re-elected standards. Film after film was shot by him of the sort of standards that a good North American Secretary: D. I. Forbes was re-elected independant school has, both in terms of plant and in terms of outreach to the general public. He Treasurer: F. Gillibrand was re-elected Honorary Auditors: Messrs. W. Hare and R. B. Holden was also privileged to attend the National Association of Secretary school principals at the Anaheim were re-elected. conference centre at Los Angeles in California jetting across America like others jump on Darwen bound buses! He was also able to preach in Rollins College Chapel, attend workshop sessions both 10. ELECTION OF COMMITTEE The following members were elected to the with students and with staff, act as the private assistant to the College Principal President Committee:- B. Brown, H. Burrows, J. Duckworth, E. Thaddeus Seymour and attend a whole series of lectures, public recitals, and concerts. Fairhurst, W. K. Forbes, T. Hindle, E. J. Kay, E. C. Mr Johnston admitted that he found the heat somewhat trying, but said that unlike most Northern Marsden, I. D. Newton, K. V. Newton, W. H. Proctor, J. Englishmen who throw open the windows and let in the sun, the typical Floridan pulls down the S. Read, J. E. Sagar, R. Smethurst, R. Smith, R. B. Smith, W. E. T. Walsh, J. Warner, K. Wightman. blinds, switches up the air conditioning and has much recourse to the various forms of cold non­ Ex-officio — P. F. Johnston, Headmaster, and P. W. alcoholic drink available on every hand. He says that he regularly attended staff meetings which Sumner, Football Club Chairman. were punctuated by the grinding of ice, the hissing of coke (diet coke, cherry coke, traditional coke, new coke, caffeine free coke, calorie free coke etc), and ate so much salad and steak that he has 11. SUBSCRIPTIONS It was resolved that the subscription should remain subsequently gone off both. Interestingly enough he was also able to meet up with several Old the same for the ensuing year, namely £2 per year or Blackburnians, and was able to fly to visit Robert Groves, an Old Blackburnian enjoying an English- £30 for life membership. speaking Union scholarship (now studying law at the University of Durham) who was at St Georges 12. MEETINGS School, Providence, Rhode Island. There Mr Johnston became much interested in ice-hockey and The following meetings were arranged, all to be held was also able to inspect their library and swimming pool. On another weekend he flew north to at the School :- Connecticut, deep snow, to Loomis Chaffee near Windsor where he visited with Peter Kennedy Committee— 9 February 1988 and 13 September 1988 former headboy and Old Blackburnian (now reads law at Oxford on an English-speaking Union 1 November 1988 (Magister meeting) Annual General Meeting — 22 November 1988 scholarship). There was a delightful weekend in heavy snow seeing how a traditional American Annual Dinner — 17 December 1988 boarding school in the New England States provides for its pupils and marvelling at their fabulous facilities in every way. Mr Johnston was also able to stay no less than 3 times as the guest of Mr and 13. ANY OTHER BUSINESS Mrs Lang Moffatt (former member of Queen Elizabeths and of upper Canada college in Toronto) The Headmaster read the letter of thanks received from the Queen's Secretary relating to the recent former chairman of the board of Kodak, North America, whose family are well remembered in opening ceremony and reminded the meeting that a Blackburn. He enjoyed their hospitality as well as experiencing —10°f of temperature in both their video of the events of that day had been made and was Canadian cottage and their Toronto home. available for purchase at a cost of £15. It was agreed After leaving the blazing heat of Florida, Mr Johnston flew back to Canada where his wife joined that the video should be shown probably in the Garstang Room on an informal basis prior to the Annual Dinner him courtesy of Ward Air (Manchester-Toronto) and after a brief stay with the Lang Moffatts they whilst members were gathering. were able to call on Old Blackburnians right across Canada. Hedge-hopping by Air Canada and The Headmaster also reminded the meeting of the Ward Air he visited Milah Oh our former English-speaking Union scholar at St Johns-Ravenscourt School's celebrations in April and particularly the Open Day on Saturday 23 April, and the concert in the evening school in Winipeg, Manatoba where after a 3 day stay with their headmaster he spoke of the bitter of that day in which he wanted to involve Old cold with icebergs grinding down the river as they kept well inside. Nevertheless this did not stop the Blackburnians as much as parents and others headmaster recruiting Marno Olafson to the school, and Marno is now in Blackburn for this current interested and it was agreed that Mr. Barry Brown year playing as first eleven goalkeeper and building on his experiences as a Canadian ice-hockey should liaise on behalf of the Association with the committee organising that event. schoolboy national and football national level player. Mr and Mrs Johnston then jetted on to meet It was resolved that the Association's donation to the the Evitts and their parents now resident in Regina, Saskatchewan and experience their warm Prize Fund should be increased from £50 to £75 and the welcome to Old Blackburnians. After an all too brief sorte into the Canadian prairies visiting the Secretary was authorised to make payment of the prairies (that is the huge grain elevators) they then flew to Victoria Island where accordingly. they called upon the headmaster of Glenlion-Norfolk school where a Queen Elizabeths English- There being no further business the meeting closed at speaking Union scholar from Darwen was a pupil for the year. After some exciting moments in 9.30 pm with a vote of thanks to the Chairman. Victoria, the headmaster and his wife journeyed by ferry to the beautiful city of Vancouver to stay with a former old boy of his from Barnard Castle school days. They then joined the Canadian, the via Canadian express which thunders through the rockies to arrive and to be hosted by Margaret and Roger Maltby at their lovely home on the outskirts of Calgary. There they saw the reminence of the BILL STANSFIELD recent Olympics, treated themselves to some Olympic clothing and visited the Rockies with their Bill left his P.E. teaching post at School in 1970 and most generous hosts before enjoying a dinner with the Old Blackburnians Calgary branch an event moved to France. He has there recently spent quite which Philip will not forget (nor will the guests some of whom got snowed in that night in heavy 12 a spell in hospital and is presently making a slow inches of snow!). Next morning back to Toronto and home breathless 10,000 miles of travel behind recovery. He has unfortunately, become unemployed. them. Says Philip at the end of all this, “nothing elevates me more than the thrill of visiting Old Bill would earnestly welcome any contact from Old Boys and contemporaries and can be contacted at:- Blackburnians all over North America constantly hearing of their debt to their old school and their Plaine Mayrevieille, 11000 Carcassonne, France interest in its present plans” , and he himself says how much he enjoys reciprocal correspondence and visitations from North America: long may it continue. AUTUMN, 1988 MAGISTER—Page 15

J. PILKINGTON (1976-83) Graduated B.Eng. Electrical/Electronic Engineering. Trent Polytechnic. Appointed Engineer with Flour Milling and Baking Research Association. Chorleywood, Herts. T. C. RAYNER (1975-83) Graduated B.D.S. Sheffield University. Appointed General Dental Practitioner in Maltby, S. Yorkshire. M. W. RIDING (1977-84) Graduated B.Sc.. Class mJirns and thinm 2. Div. 2. Hons.. Environmental Sciences. Salford University. Appointed Environmental Health Officr. Ribble Valley. B.C. HELEN R. RICHARDSON (1983-85) Graduated NICOLA HOCKEN (1982-84) Graduated M.A., B.Sc.. Class 2. Div. 1. Hons., Zoology. Nottingham 1988 Class 2. Div. 2. Hons. French/Business Studies. University. Edinburgh University. Appointed Trainee Clark's P. J. RICHARDSON, B.Sc. (1971-77) Awarded Shoes PLC, Street. Somerset. Ph.D., Wye College. London University. C. DOLDERSON (1982-84) Graduated B.Sc.. STEPHANIE HOUGHTON (1982-84) Graduated ANNE ROWLAND (1983-83) Graduated B A . Class 2. Div. 2. Hons. Quantity Surveying, Trent B.Pharm., Class 2. Div. 1. Pharmacy, Bradford Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. Law, Trinity College Polytechnic. Proceeding to Henry Riley & Son, University. Appointed Relief Pharmacy Manager, Cambridge. Proceeding to Law College 1989. Bolton. Allen's Chemist's, Sheffield. M. J. RUSHTON (1976-83) Graduated B.Sc., N. D. DOWDS (1977-85) Graduated B.Sc.. Class ANNETTE L. HOULDSWORTH. LI.B. (1981-83) Class 2, Div. 1, Hons., Pure Maths & Applied 2. Div. 1, Hons Chemistry, Queen Mary College, Passed Final Exam of Law Society. Serving Language Studies, U.M.I.S.T. JANET ADDERLEY (1982-84) Graduated B.Sc.. University of London Appointed Trainee Articles with Whittaker Phillips. Blackburn. SHARON RUSHTON (1983-85) Graduated Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. Biological Sciences, Production Management Trainee with Dorma. J. HULL (1978-85) Graduated B.Sc.. Class 2. Div. B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 1, Hons.. Combined Science, Leicester University. Appointed English teacher at HILARY DUNCAN (1980-84) Graduated LI B., 2, Hons. Electronic Engineering. Reading North Staffordshire Polytechnic. a Junior High School in Japan. Class 2, Div. 2. Hons. Law, Newcastle-upon-Tyne University. JULIA SANDERS (1983-85) Graduated B.Sc.. 1. L. ANDERTON (1978-84) Graduated B.Sc., University. Proceeding to Chester College of Law. 1. J. IBBOTSON (1971-80) Qualified M B.. Ch.B.. Class 3, Agricultural Zoology, University of Leeds Class 3. Hons. Math/Physics, Leeds University. ANNA EAGLES (1983-85) Graduated B.A., Class University of Leicester Medical School. KATY SHUTTLEWORTH (1983-85) Graduated Appointed Trainee Accountant with Binder 2. Div. 2, Hons. Geography, Hull University. JOANNE L. INGHAM (1981-83) Graduated B.A.. B.Sc.. Chemistry. Leeds University. Hamlyn, Manchester. Proceeding to study as Commercial Airline Pilot. Liverpool Institute of Higher Education. J. SMITH (1978-85) Graduated B.A. Class 2, Div. G. J. BAILEY (1975-82) Graduated B.Sc.. S. C. EASTWOOD (1977-84) Graduated B Sc., T. E. JACKLIN (1979-85) Graduated B.Sc.. Class 1, Hons., Law, Christ's College Cambridge. Materials Technology, Lanchester Polytechnic. (Eng) Class 2, Div. 1. Hons. Computing Science. 2. Div. 2, Hons.. Zoology. Nottingham University. Proceeding to Chester Law School. Appointed Financial Consultant F.P.S. Ltd.. Imperial College. London. Appointed Software Appointed Trainee Accountant. ISOBEL J. SMITH (1982-84) Awarded B.T.E.C. Birmingham. Engineer. Development Technologies b.v. A. W. S. JANES (1977-84) Graduated B.A . Class National Diploma in Business Studies. S. A. BALDWIN (1973-82) Graduated B.Eng., Heerlen, Holland 2, Div. 2, Hons., History & Philosophy. University Lincolnshire College of Agriculture. Quarrying. Leeds University. Appointed Surfacing N. EAVES (1973-82) Graduated B.Sc., Estate R. I. E. SMITH, B.Sc. (1976-82) Qualified M B . Supervisor for Wimpey Hobbs in London. Management, Central London Polytechnic. CARLA L. JONES (1981-83) Graduated B.A.. Ch.B., Leeds University. Appointed Houseman in A. BANNISTER (1978-85) .Graduated B.Eng.. S. R. EAVES (1975-85) Graduated B.A., Class 2. Class 2. Div. 2. Hons., English, Trinity College, Surgery at Leeds General Infirmary. Class 1. Metallurgy. University of Sheffield. Div. 1. Hons. Geography, University College. Cambridge. R. T. SMITH (1976-83) Qualified M B., Ch.B., Appointed Trainee Engineer. British Steel Corp.. London. Appointed Sales Marketeer. Mobil Oil ELIZABETH A. JONES (1981-83) Graduated University of Leeds. Rotherham. Company. B.Sc.. Class 2. Div. 1 . Hons., Applied Biological M. D. STOTT (1976-85) Graduated B.A., Class 2, ALISON BATTERSBY (1982-85) Graduated T. ECCLES (1977-84) Graduated B.Sc., Class 2. Sciences. Bristol Polytechnic. Div. 1, Hons. Economics and Management B.A., Class 2. Div. 1, Hons. Medical Sciences. Div. 1. Hons. Quantity Sun/eying, Kingston S. M. JONES (1979-84) Graduated B.Eng.. Studies. Leeds University. Appointed Trainee New Hall Cambridge. Proceeding to Polytechnic. Mechanical Engineering. Preston Polytechnic. Chartered Accountant Peat Marwick McLintock, Addenbrookes Hospital Cambridge for clincial. M. FREEMAN (1974-84) Graduated M.A.. Class Appointed Trainee Insurance Assessor Preston. D. A. BELL (1977-84) Graduated B A .. Class 2. 2, Div. 2. Hons. Mod. History with International T. P. KELLY (1975-82) Graduated B.Sc.. Class 2, C. S. STRAHAN (1978-85) Graduated B.A., Class Div. 1, Hons. English Lang./Literature, University Relations. St. Andrews University. Div. 1, Hon , Psychology, University of Leeds 2, Div. 1, Hons., History, Durham University. of Leeds. A. J. FOX (1976-85) Graduated B.Sc.. Class 2. D. N. LEITCH (1980-85) Graduated B.Sc., Class Appointed Graduate Trainee with National M. W. BORMAN (1978-85) Graduated B.Sc.. Div. 2. Hons. Biotechnology, University of Leeds. 1. Hons., Physiology, Manchester University. Westminster Bank. Class 2. Div. 1. Hons. Management Science, M. D. GEORGE (1978-85) Awarded H.N.D. Proceeding to study for M B., Ch.B. P. J. C. SUTCLIFFE (1979-85) Graduated B. U.M.I.S.T. Accounting/Finance, Leeds Polytechnic. JANET P. LEWIS (1980-83) Graduated B.Sc.. Pharm., Class 2, Div. 1, Hons., Pharmacy, S. R. BOWKER (1978-85) Graduated B.A., Class Appointed Trainee Accountant at Ashworth Class 2. Div. 1, Hons. Nursing. Leeds Polytechnic. Nottingham University. Appointed to post with 2. Div. 1, Hons. Economics. Leicester University. Moulds & Co., Burnley Appointed Staff Nurse. Chapel Allerton Hospital. Boots Ltd.. Blackburn. Appointed Publishing Manager of Record D. J. GOODFELLOW (1976-85) Graduated MARK TAYLFORTH (1977-84) Graduated B.Sc., Company, Leeds. B.Eng., Class 3. Hons. Electrical Engineering. 0 . R. LONGSTAFF (1977-85) Graduated B.A.. Estate Management, Newcastle-upon-Tyne J. M. BRETHERTON (1973-82) Graduated B.A., Sheffield University. Class 2. Div. 1, Hons.. Combined Arts. Durham Polytechnic. Appointed Surveyor with Dacre, Son Class 2. Div. 2, Hons. Property Valuation and R. D. GRIMSHAW (1976-84) Graduated B.Sc.. University. Proceeding to Newcastle-upon-Tyne & Hartley at llkley. Management, City. Class 2, Div. 1. Hons. Agricultural Zoology. Polytechnic to study Law. MARK D. TAYLOR (1977-83) Graduated B.A.. DAWN E. BROOKS (1980-82) Graduated B.D.S. Newcastle-upon-Tyne University. Appointed to J. A. LORD (1979-85) Gained 1st Class Hons, in Class 2, Div. 1, Hons., German and French University of Wales. permanent commission as Pilot R.A.R., Cranwell. Mods, and awarded an Exhibition at Balliol Combined Studies, King's College. London. D. S. BROWN Qualified B.Ch.D. University of S. J. HACKETT (1978-84) Graduated B A.. Class College. Oxford. 1. A. THOMPSON (1977-83) Graduated M.Eng., 2, Div. 1. Hons. French/German, Hull University. R. M. LORD (1975-85) Graduated B.Sc., Class 2, A.C.G.I., Class 2, Div. 1, Chemical Engineering. 1. C. BRUNT (1978-85) Graduated B.Sc., Class 2, Appointed Trainee Manager, British Road Div. 2, Hons.. Environmental Studies/Geography, Imperial College. London. Appointed Div. 1, Hons. Genetics and Cell Biology. Services (Northern). Manchester Polytechnic Technologist with Shell International Petroleum Manchester University. Proceeding to study as S. W. HACKING (1978-84) Graduated B.A.. Class D. A. A. MACDONALD (1976-82) Elected an Co. Ltd. Chester. Solicitor. 2. Div. 1. Hons. Engineering, Girton College. Associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers. VANESSA K. THURSTON (1984-85) Graduated MICHELA BURNS (1982-84) Graduated B.Sc.. Cambridge. Proceeding to Imperial College, DOROTHY M. MARSDEN, B.Sc. (1980-82) B.A., Class 2. Div. 2. Hons.. English. Cambridge Class 2. Div. 1, Hons. Biochemistry. York London to read for M.Sc. in Hydrology. Awarded M.B.B.S.. King's College, University of College of Arts & Technology. University. A. R. HAILWOOD (1978-85) Graduated B.A. London. Gained Highest Prize in Anaesthetics. M. B. TITLEY (1977-84) Graduated B.A., Class 2, N. J. CARTER (1978-85) Graduated B.Sc.. Class Class 2, Div. 2. Hons. History, Sheffield Appointed House Surgeon at University Hospital Div. 2, Hons. Social Sciences, Trent Polytechnic. 2, Div. 1. Hons. Biology, York University. University. Reading for M.A. in Leisure of South Manchester. Nottingham. Proceeding to research. Management at Sheffield. C. S. MAUDSLEY (1977-84) Graduated B.Sc., J. TOWNSON (1981-85) Graduated B.Sc.. Class M. P. J. CASEY (1976-85) Gradduated B.A., E. A. HAMER (1977-84) Graduated LI B., Class 2, Class 2, Div. 1, Hons., Chemistry, Manchester 2, Div. 2, Hons.. Agriculture. Nottingham Class 2, Div. 1. Hons. History/Politics. Hull Div. 2, Hons. Law. Manchester Polytechnic. University. University. Proceeding to teach Agriculture & University. Proceeding to study for M.A. Returning for Law Society Finals. Proceeding to ANDREA MAYBURY (1980-83) Graduated Horses in Perth. Australia, at New Norcia College. J. A. CHADDOCK (1979-85) Graduated B.Sc.. Woodcock & Son. Haslingden for articles. B.Sc.. Class 3, Hons.. Applied Chemistry, GILL TURNER (1983-85) Graduated B.Sc.. Class 1. Hons. Molecular Biology & Biochemistry. SARAH HAMILTON (1980-82) Graduated B.A.. University of Salford Biology/Rural Science. Proceeding to Post­ Grey College. Durham University. Proceeding to Class 2, Div. 1 , Hons. French, University College. NICOLA MEADLEY (1982-84) Graduated B.Sc., graduate Diploma in Environmental Science at study for Ph.D., at Warwick University. London. Appointed Graduate Trainee with Class 2, Div. 1, Hons.. Psychology, Brunei Lancaster University. J. D. CHADWICK (1973-83) Graduated B.A., Sumitomo Finance International. University S. J. TURNER (1978-85) Graduated B.Sc., Class Class 3, Hons. Architecture. Manchester M. J. HAMPSON (1978-84) Graduated B A.. J. E. MURTAGH (1978-85) Graduated B.Sc.. 2, Div. 2. Hons.. Business Studies, University of Polytechnic. Proceeding to diploma course. Class 2. Div. 1, Hons. Psychology. Philosophy Class 2. Div. 1, Hons., Geography. King's College. Bradford. A. CHATTERJEE (1979-85) Graduated B.Sc.. and Physiology, Jesus College. Oxford. London University. Proceeding to study for M.Sc., N. R. WALMSLEY (1977-85) Graduate U.B.. Class 1, Hons. Mathematics, Nottingham Proceeding to Ordination Training. Cranfield Institute of Technology. Class 2, Div. 2, Hons.. Law, Birmingham University. Proceeding to research studies at NICOLA M. HAND (1982-83) Graduated B.A.. A. M. ORMSBY (1978-84) Graduated B.A.. Class University. Proceeding to Chester College of Law. Edinburgh University. Class 2, Div. 1. Hons. Russian/German. Bristol 2. Div. 1, Hons., English Language and Literature, E. D. WATERHOUSE (1978-85) Graduated K. CHEETHAM. B.A. (1943-49) Awarded M.A . in University. Appointed Trainee Chartered Hertford College, Oxford. Appointed to teaching B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 1, Hons., Microbiology, Bristol Systems Management, Lancaster University. Accountant Arthur Andersen & Co., Bristol. assistantship. University of Western Ontario. University. Proceeding to R.M.A. Sandhurst. I. H. CHIPPENDALE (1960-67) Awarded M.B.A., S. HARTLEY (1978-84) Graduated B A.. Class 2. Canada. Proceeding to M.A. JULIE L. WHITTLE (1983-85) Graduated B.Ed., Bradford University. Appointed Managing Director Div. 1. Hons. History, University of Leeds. J. C. M. ORR (1974-81) Graduated B Sc . Class 2. Humanities, Birmingham Polytechnic. Proceeding Halifax Insurance Co., Halifax. P. D. HAWORTH (1978-85) Graduated B.Sc.. Div. 1, Hons., Engineering. Durham University. to Primary School Teacher Arden Hill, A. D. CHISHTI (1980-82) Qualified B.M.Sc., M B . Class 2. Div. 2, Hons. Chemistry and Chemical Proceeding to short Service Commision in the Warwickshire. Ch.B.. Dundee University. Appointed House Technology. Bradford University Proceeding to Army Air Corps N. J. WHITTLE (1977-83) Graduated B.A., Class Officer at Bolton General Hospital Bristol to study for M.Sc. N. D. PALEY (1975-83) Graduated B.D.S., 2, Div. 2, Hons.. Japanese. Selwyn College S. A. CLARKSON (1981-83) Graduated B.Mus., P. J. HAWORTH (1973-83) Graduated B.A., Dundee University. Appointed associate in Cambridge. Appointed Graduate Trainee with F.R.C.O., Class 2. Div. 1 , Hons. Music Edinburgh Class 2. Div. 1, Hons. English Leicester practice at Aberdeen Midland Montagu Investment Bank, London. University. Appointed Assistant Director of Music University. EMMA K. PARKES (1983-85) Graduated B.A. DEBORAH WILD (1983-85) Graduated B.Sc.. Rossall School. Fleetwood A. M. HAWTHORNE (1979-85) Graduated B.Sc.. Class 2. Div. 1. Hons. Architectural Studies, Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. Economics, Bath University. S. P. DANIELS (1976-83) Qualified M B.. Ch.B.. Class 2. Div. 1, Hons. Microbiology & Virology. Newcastle University. Proceeding to study for Appointed Management Trainee, N.H.S. Bath. Leeds University. Appointed House Surgeon Universtiy of Warwick B.Arch. A. J. WILCOCK (1979-85) Graduated B.Sc.. Leeds General Infirmary. M. G. HEANAN (1977-85) Graduated B A . Class 1. PARTINGTON (1977-84) Graduated B.Sc . Computer Science. University of Hull. JULIE DAWSON (1982-84) Graduated B.A., 2. Div. 2. Hons. Accounting and Finance. Class 3. Physics. The HELEN J. WILLIS (1983-85) Graduated B A., Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. Geography/Physical Liverpool Polytechnic. Appointed Assistant M. A. PEARSON (1978-84) Graduated B A.. Class 2. Div. 2, Hons.. Music Education. Kingston Education, Warwick University. Appointed to Accountant British Aerospace. Brough. Class 2, Div. 1 , Hons.. Geography & Management Polytechnic. Proceeding to P.G.C.E. teaching post Bromsgrove School. K. S. HIGGINSON (1978-85) Awarded H.N.D. Studies, University of Leeds. T. H. C. WILSON (1975-85) Graduated B.A., Worcestershire Business and Finance. Blackburn College. SUSAN M. PEARSON (1982-84) Graduated Class 3. English, Leeds University. M. DAYMAN (1983-84) Graduated B.Sc.. Pass. Proceeding to family business in Darwen LI.B.. Class 2. Div 1. English & French Law, King's J. J. WINTERBOTTOM (J. J. Hadleigh) (1978-85) Mathematics. Bristol University. M. A. HIGGINSON (1974-81) Awarded M A . College, London Awarded "maitrise” from the Graduated B.A., Philosophy, University of Ulster. R. DEWHURST (1979-85) Graduated B.Eng., Leeds University. Appointed Systems Analyst Sorbonne. Paris. Proceeding to Lancaster Gate ALISON H. WRIGHT (1983-85) Graduated B.Sc . Class 2, Div. 1, Hons Electrical/Electronic with Coates Viyella College of Law Class 2. Div. 1 . Hons . Natural Sciences, Durham Engineering. Nottingham University. Appointed RACHEL F. HINDLE (1983-84) Graduated LI.B . GAIL PERRY (1981-83) Graduated B.A , Class 2. University. Appointed Trainee with British Gas in Electronic Engineer British Aerospace, Warton Class 2. Div. 1. Law, Trent Polytechnic. Div. 1. Hons.. St. John s College. Cambridge. Leeds. MAGISTER— Page 16 AUTUMN, 1988 1988 ANNUAL DINNER

Charlotte Hindle will be the OBA's fourth Charlotte, who attended Billinge School and of State at the Department of the Environment woman guest in 59 years and only the second to before that, St. Silas’s junior school, Blackburn, since 1987 but first achieved prominence when speak at an annual dinner when she proposes a is the daughter of Preston solicitor, Mr. Michael dubbed by the Press: “ Minister of Small toast to the school in Big School in December. Hindle and Mrs. Madge Hindle, who has been Businesses” while Under Secretary with the She follows former Transport Minister and well-known in amateur dramatic circles for many Department of Trade and Industry from 1983-85. Blackburn MP, Mrs. Barbara Castle, who spoke years before becoming a professional actress. Mr Trippier’s political life evolved through the at the 1965 dinner. Mrs. Castle went on to She played the part of Renee Roberts, the wife of council system: he was elected to Rochdale become a member of the European Parliament "Coronation Street’s” corner shopkeeper Alt Council in 1969 and served for nine years, and has since retired. Roberts in the Granada TV serial, before being including two as leader of the Tory group. The OBA's chief guest this year is another MP, “killed off” because she wanted to concentrate Mr. David Trippier, member for Rossendale and on other parts. Darwen. She was a lifelong friend of old boy Russell The second woman to grace the top table was Harty, (1946-54) the chat show host who died so Mrs. Nen Bramley-Haworth, who attended the tragically this year after bravely fighting hepititis. 1977 dinner as Mayor of Blackburn. Mrs. Mrs. Hindle retains a link with Russell in a new Bramley-Haworth, wife of George (1928-37) and series about a country solicitor. mother of Nigel (1958-67), did not speak She will return to the small screen in although son Nigel proposed a toast to the “Capstick's Law”, currently being filmed by School on that occasion. Eddie Shah’s new Messenger TV company at Mrs. Pat Case, former leader of Lancashire Russell’s 16th century cottage at Giggleswick, County Council, was the third woman to be North Yorkshire. invited to an OBA dinner. Charlotte’s younger sister Frances, who was Charlotte, a television presenter, attended at school from 1982-84, has just completed law School from 1980-82 before studying drama and studies at Trent Polytechnic and is currently theatre at Birmingham University. She became a studying for the Bar. receptionist in London, working for agencies Charlotte's uncle, Maurice Hindle, her father’s from September 1985 until the following March, brother, was at School from 1941 to 1948 and is when she auditioned in London with 300 others now head of Oral Surgery at Sheffield University for presenter with the Saturday morning and a Colonel in the Territorial Army. He married barrister Ruth Worthington 13 childrens show, “Get Fresh”. When it came time for Charlotte’s father’s years ago and the couple have two sons. He was secondary education however, QEGS educated at Bury Grammar School and was Headmaster Arthur Holden told Michael's promoted Command Officer of the Royal parents that they lived on the “wrong side of the Marines Reserve in 1968. It comes as no town boundary" at Cherry Tree. Michael went to surprise therefore that he is a member of the Lancaster Grammar School and Fitzwilliam Army and Navy Club. College, Cambridge. Mr Trippier, who is 42, was elected a member Michael's best man when he married Madge of the Stock Exchange in 1968. It didn’t take long was Colin Shuttleworth, Guy Shuttleworth’s for the Parliamentary powers-that-be to brother, who died in 1969. recognise his potential. He was appointed to the Guy, who was at School from 1937-45, has a All Party Parliamentary Footwear Committee been a prominent member of the OBA for many shortly after election in 1979 and served on it for years, chairman of the Yorkshire branch and four years. proposer of a toast to the School in 1971. He During that time, he also served on the returned to School some years later to toast “the Conservative Parliamentary Defence guests” . Committee for two years, at the end of which, he Charlotte will interrupt rehearsals for the had published “ Defending the Peace” . It was at Pantomime "Robinson Crusoe” to propose the this time, he was appointed Parliamentary toast to the School. She will be appearing in the Private Secretary to the Minister of Health for panto wth “The Price is Right” presenter Leslie about 12 months. He then moved to the DTI, Crowther at Bath. followed by a couple of years at the Department The guest speaker at this year’s dinner is Mr of Employment until last year. David Austin Trippier, who has been an MP for He was made a JP at Rochdale in 1975 and nine years, representing Rossendale from 1979 was national vice-chairman of the Association of She was successful and has been travelling until 1983, when the boundaries changed and Conservative Clubs from 1980 - 84. When he is the country working with several TV companies the constituency acquired Darwen in its title. not busy doing all that — he likes to relax with his on the show for the past three years. He has been Parliamentary Under Secretary hobby, gardening.

Professor Ray Billington Cheers as the lads of 2B VISITOR Prof. Ray Billington left school in 1945, to FROM THE transfer to Birmingham studying in the Modern roll back the years EMERALD ISLE Languages area. He read Theology and Philo­ The years rolled away when old boys from sophy at the University of Birmingham before Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School Form 2B Professor James Houghton (1955-1962) successfully taking further degrees at the staged a reunion at the Halfway House, Universities of Bonne, London and Bristol. Samlesbury. who is Professor of Microbiology at University Expelled from the Methodist Ministry It was sparked off by a picture of the form’s College, Galway, Eire; M.A., Ph.D. University following the South Bank Theology cup-winning football team, pictured in 1937 and of Liverpool, recently visited the school and controversy of the '60s, he has occupied a featured three months ago in our Leaver’s toured the new buildings. series of distinguished academic posts and, Lancashire. A few of the team members were In renewing his contact with Queen since 1972, has been Professor of Philosophy among the 14 who attended. Elizabeth's Professor Houghton joined the Old at Bristol Polytechnic. Organiser Mr. Denis Bleasdale said “We had Blackburnians’ Association and bids a warm Professor Billington’s home address is 5, a good time talking over the old days and finding welcome to any Old Blackburnian to visit him in The Park, Frenchay, Bristol, where he would out what we had all been doing since then”. that lovely part of Galway where he has been be delighted to see any Old Blackburnians in “One man travelled from Worthing and for the last quarter of a century. that area, and is always anxious to introduce another from a village near Southampton. We’re Professor Houghton is Master of Fox students to the richness of courses at Bristol hoping to organise another reunion because we Polytechnic, particularly the Humanities Hounds of the North Galway Hunt; is married contacted more people who were unable to get to a geneticist and has three children. course, where he is about to become to this event”. Admissions Tutor. ____ Autumn 1989 No. 33 Magister Price £1.00 Journal of the Old Blackburnians’ Association

Q.E.G.S. in thrilling Diamond Day for O.B.A. - Page 9 History of Hartley Cricket Final - Page 23 House - See Page 11 Dinner Report and GOLF CRISIS-Page 18 Pictures - Pages 16 & 17 Branch News - Page 19 IN THE SWIM! Lord Derby lays foundation stone for School pool

THE pace of building work goes on relentlessly at School where a superb six-lane, 25-metre swimming pool is taking shape in the top quad, where the old huts used to be. The Earl of Derby, accompanied by the Countess, laid the foundation stone on May 19 this year and the pool is expected to be ready by next autumn. The old huts and the wall to Alexandra Meadows were knocked down to build the pool. Unfortunately, a plan to build on the Meadows was vetoed by the cricket club members. Chairman of the Governors of QEGS, Mr. John S. Singleton, quipped at the stone-laying ceremony that the pool might be named the Derby Baths! SPORTS HALL OPENED The work does allow for the moment however views never seen previously at QEGS — across the cricket pitch up to the Meadows AFTER seven years of legal fight to get tennis courts. It also completes the new look to planning permission to build a sports hall at Jack Lee ends the top quad, facing as it does the the Harrison Playing Fields, Lammack, and new wing, opened by the Queen and Prince Philip in autumn 1987. considerable local publicity, QEGS opened The new block comprises 13 its new sports hall on Saturday, September 7-year fight specialist classrooms; bell tower 16th. Jack captained QEGS at soccer in 1933 before he entrance, offices, language Costing £400,000, raised by Old Boys and laboratory, library and sixth-form was awarded three Blues at Oxford for soccer, and centre where the old gymnasium well-wishers who contributed to the QEGS 1988 represented Oxford against Cambridge in 1934,1935 formerly stood. Appeal, the sports hall is part of a three-fold plan and 1936. An amateur player with the Corinthian • The picture above shows Lord to update the sporting facilities of the School Casuals from 1935-37, he played centre-forward for Derby and the Countess with, pupils. from left, Mr. Bill Goodall, Deputy an England Amateur XI against Germany at Wembley Chairman of Governors; a repre­ A further plan to enhance and extend playing fields in 1938, was an amateur player with Blackburn sentative of the builders; the alongside the new sports hall is scheduled for the Rovers from 1935-37, and played for Rovers in their Provost of Blackburn, Mr. early 1990s and a £700,000 swimming pool is half shock defeat by Accrington Stanley in the latter's last Singleton and the Headmaster. erected on the main school site. match in the F.A. Cup third round. Picture courtesy of Graham Slack. JACK LEE (1925-33) formally opened the new hall. Report & Pictures on Pages 6 & 7. 01D BUCKS BOUNCE BACK WITH T ttlt SS MAGISTER — Page 2 AUTUMN. 1989

THE O bituaries WILLIAM EDWARD WOOLLEY C.B.E., J.P., D.L. (1912-15) REFRIGERATION WILLIAM EDWARD WOOLLEY died on May 11,1989, aged 88. After leaving QEGS Mr. Woolley attended Woodhouse Grove CENTRE School, Yorkshire and Edinburgh University, qualifying as a chemist and druggist before entering the family firm, Cupal. (Blackburn) Ltd. He had a long history of service to the town as a councillor, magistrate and a member of the WILLIAM LESLIE WILSON hospital management committee (1907-10) for many years. WILLIAM LESLIE WILSON died He was also a Liberal M.P. for SCHOOL BUILDINGS on 26 September, 1988. Born in Spen Valley, elected in 1940 and 1893 he must have been one of the was, for a time, Parliamentary CHERRY TREE, BLACKBURN oldest 'old boys'. He was an Private Secretary to the Health outstanding sportsman. In 1909 he Minister. Defeated in the Labour was Lancashire boys swimming landslide election of 1945, Mr. champion and played for QEGS Woolley became a member of the first eleven at cricket and football. Blackburn and District Hospital He served in the Royal Artillery as Management Committee, a Captain in the First World War becoming Chairman in 1953. He Telephone: Blackburn 201637 and was gassed in France in 1917. held the post until 1974 when it He became a manager for Lloyds became part of the Lancashire Bank at St. Annes on Sea, Preston Area Health Authority. He served and retired from Chester branch. on the H.M.C. for 23 years and was He was a member of Cheshire also a member of the Manchester County Cricket Club and M.C.C. Regional Hospital management International Senior Golf board. Main Distributors for LEC & OSBORNE Champion 1964. Other appointments included being head Civil Defence Warden Dealers in SADIA, DERBY & WILLIAMS for Blackburn in 1952 and President of the Blackburn Chamber of Commerce for a time. Dr. STUART A. KAY (1969-1975) REGRETTABLY, Stuart Kay lost his battle in the fight against leukemia and died in October 1988 Coaches For AH Occasions WILLIAM FAWCETT at the age of 30. After leaving (1919-1925) QEGS, he went to New College, BILL FAWCETT died on 30th Oxford gaining a BA degree in October, 1988 aged 80. After Natural Sciences. He continued leaving school, he joined Williams his studies at Oxford for a total of Deacon's Bank in Blackburn and seven years, leaving with a played football for the Old doctorate. Blackburnians' until 1937. He He worked for a firm of scientific volunteered for the Royal Navy in consultants in Milton Keynes and 1941, seeing active service in the lived in the town with his wife A S P D E N S Sandra, who he had only recently corvette H.M.S. Dianthus on the North Atlantic convoys, and on married. H.M.S. Illustrious in the Far East. In 1958 he was promoted manager of Williams Deacon’s COACHES Bank, Burscough Bridge and WILLIAM GREEN retired in 1968 to Arnside, where (1917-1923) he spent twenty happy years. WILLIAM GREEN died in July He leaves his wife, Agnes, and 1988 aged 79 during a visit to his children, Janet and Ian. Pleasington Golf Club. A keen Lancaster Street, Blackburn sportsman, he played cricket for East Lancashire and football for the Old Blackburnians. He was the Telephone: Blackburn 52020 Managing Director of two ROBERT LUND Oswaldtwistle companies, Sterling WE regret to record the sudden Foods, which he founded and of and untimely death of Robert Lund Fred Miller Ltd. He was described (1958-68). Robert was the second as a larger than life character who son of former School Domestic was admired and well known for QEGS CHOICE FOR TRA VEL Bursar Derrick Lund and was a his kindness. On his death, many bank accountant, in Lancaster. men wrote to the executors to say Our sympathies go to his wife and how honest he was in business. family. His word was his bond. AUTUMN, 1989 MAGISTER - Page 3 OLD BLAOKS WIN FIRST DIVISION

RELEGATED to Division 1 at the end of the previous season, the 1st XI answered their critics in the best possible way, ending up as Champions of that Division for 1988-89, a magnificent performance from all those concerned. Eleven are After a couple of early season setbacks, notably against Walshaw SC, new manager Steve Gray soon found a settled side basing his team on a solid defence and workmanlike midfield. The team developed a winning habit and as confidence grew, a long unbeaten run stretched well into in Premier April ensuring that the championship would be coming to Lammack. The title was indeed captured as early as mid- March enabling the team to relax a little towards the end of a hard season. Having regained their Premier Division status, we now hope tliat the players can soon find their feet in the after a season higher grade and a year of consolidation will be the first aim. Anything else will be a bonus. Success on a second front came in August this year with the Old Blacks Sevens Competition. 10 teams from the L.A.L. competed for the Tommy Whewell Trophy and after a tiring afternoon's work and six matches, the Blacks thrashed Thornleigh 4-0 in the final to win the trophy for a sixth time. It was an enjoyable afternoon as always and we are pleased that this traditional curtain raiser to the new season is now back and running. While the 1 st team was enjoying long overdue success, the 2nd XI found victories in their league The Old Blacks thirds and fourths pictured before their league game in April. difficult to accumulate and overall, had a very disappointing league Commercial Manager, and his Club. Steve is managing director of season. However, the 2nd XI Cup By PHIL SUMNER experiences of the game were well Neil Hardy (Trailers) Ltd., a Competition found some light relief received. Individual team awards pleasant change from the usual Manchester company. This for them and the players won their went to Pete O'Brien, Graham trek to a hotel in Manchester. An amounted to four new strips which way through to the Cup Final Eaton, Frank Riley and Pete excellent turnout as expected from are now in use and these have against Southport Amateurs, Earnshaw with leading goalscorer obviously been well received. Let played at Fulwood. Unfortunately, the Blacks saw the magnificent 1 st Division trophy presented to Craig award being won by Andy Bullock. us hope they bring us success on two quick goals from Southport Clubman of the Year was Pat the field for the new campaign. caught the Old Blacks cold and Hindle together with the team medals. Celebrations were of McCarthy, membership secretary. Unfortunately, our excellent while fighting back strongly in the We were delighted to be offered steward for the past two years has second half pulling one back, the course further continued at our own Club Dinner on Friday, June new sponsorship for the present had to vacate his position and is equalizer proved to be just out of season from Steve Walker, an Old rejoining the licensing trade full reach. In spite of this disappoint­ 2nd. A full house welcomed guest Boy and current player with the time. Warren is still hoping to ment, Keith Taylor as captain speaker Ken Beamish, Rovers continue playing for us if time is could feel reasonably pleased that available. New steward, Andy a trophy was to be played for at the FINAL TABLE Bullock, also a current player, was end of the season. appointed in August and we wish Once again, the third team PWDL F. A. Pts. him well. under Peter Hallorens captaincy 1st 30 21 5 4 65 30 47 1st had a very respectable year 2nd 26 4 10 12 33 53 18 11th The Old Blacks would like to although they were never really in 3rd 26 12 5 9 50 47 49 5th see more Old Boys going along contention for the title, won convin­ 4th 26 9 4 13 53 56 22 9th to the club and using the playing cingly by unbeaten Belvedere A'. and social facilities. Alan Upton's 4th XI, still in the DIVISION ONE The number of Old Boys same Division as the thirds, got off P WDLF AP joining the Old Blacks from to a reasonable start and managed Old Blacks ...... 30 21 5 4 65 30 47 School and further education to pick up enough points through­ Lymm O B ...... 30 19 4 7 63 37 42 has dwindled significantly and out the season in what is a difficult M iddleton...... 30 17 8 5 68 46 42 this trend does need to be league for them to compete. As Old Smithillians...... 30 14 5 11 54 44 33 reversed. usual, finding settled sides was the Clifton Casuals 30 13 7 10 50 42 33 Roger Masters (Team sec. main problem for the two lower Old Sladians ...... 30 14 3 13 58 51 31 40805) would be delighted to teams. Bolton Wyresdale 30 12 6 12 53 49 30 hear from any interested players This year's Annual L.A.L. Dinner Chaddertonians 30 13 4 13 62 68 30 and a warm welcome would be was held at the Dunkenhalgh, a Preston G.S.A...... 30 9 9 12 65 68 27 assured. MAG1STER — Page 4 AUTUMN, 1989 O.B.A. man is Old Blackburnians’ Association N.W. chairman

Dr. RONALD BARHAM (1957-63), a chartered surveyor, of Windermere CHANGE OF ADDRESS? Drive, Darwen, has recently been elected chairman of the North West branch of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. Dr. Barham has been a member of the Institute since 1969 and has been involved in the arbitration of construction and property related If you have changed your address, please complete disputes. He is a Fellow of the this form and return to the Head Master at School. Institute and a member of its general council. The appointment is for three years. The N.W. branch covers from North Wales to the Scottish border. N A M E :...... Membership is a mere 450, drawn from senior members of many other professions. Fellowship of YEARS AT SCHOOL:...... the Institute is by examination, although Associate membership is available to members of other HOME ADDRESS: ...... :...... professions with an interest in Arbitration. Only Fellows of the Institute are admitted to the Arbitration Panels from which appointments — to sit as arbitrator to hear cases — are made. Dr. Barham is married, has four Dr. BARHAM sons, and has lived in Darwen for the past 20 years. As a result of his POST CODE: Arbitration activities, he was recently granted honorary membership of the London World ANNUAL DINNER OF THE Trade Centre Association and was HONG KONG BRANCH made a Freeman of the City of The second Annual Dinner of London about five years ago. He is the Old Blackburnian s Associa­ also a member of the Worshipful tion, Hong Kong branch, was held Innovators Company of Arbitrators. on Friday, 9th December, at Dr. Barham also holds a prestigious dining club, The in high technology appointments to the North West Tower Club. Six of the seven Area Health Authority Property members, including some of their industrial materials Advisory Panel and is a member of wives attended. Their names are as follows: Christopher D. the local Valuation Court. He also Adamson-Lund (1961-1969), provides several local charitable ENGINEERED FABRICS AND TECHNICAL Harry Duckworth (1937-1944), CONSUMABLES FOR INDUSTRY organisations with informal Brian Hood (1963-1970), Norman professional advice on their Howarth (1940-1946), A. W. property holdings and is a member Forming fabrics, press fabrics, dryer fabrics and roll covers Malone (1954-1961), Robert Chun of the OBA committee. Kee Wong (1971-1978). for the world's pulp, paper and board industries.

Filter media for industrial filtration. Specialised technical industrial textiles. Oxbridge successes Stainless steel and non-ferrous wire and wirecloth for Oxford: Suleman ALI: Jesus University College. Biochemistry; industrial and engineering applications. College. Biochemistry; Ian D. Jonathan R. WOODWARD: ASPINALL: Jesus College. Merton College. Chemistry; Filters for offshore oil drilling. Modern Languages; Simon A. Harsha N. YOGASUNDRAM: Roll coverings in rubber and polyurethane. CRANSWICK: St. John's College. Wadham College. Mathematics; Exp/Psy.; Andrew J. FORBES: Andrew BOOTH: Oriel College. Technical adhesive tapes and cable insulation materials. Balliol College. Modern History; English; S. Krishnan Andrew W. GRIMBALDESTON: GURUMURTHY: Hertford Computer printer tapes and parachute fabrics. St. Peter's College. Geography; College. P.P.E.. Michael P. HAYTON: St. Anne's Cambridge: Rachelle M. Expanded polystyrene packaging and mouldings. College. Law; Paul F. HENRY: BUTLER: Queens' College Vet. Science; David S. CHATTERJEE: EUROPE, NORTH AMERICA AND WORLD WIDE. New College. Chemistry; Craig W. JENKINSON: St. Peter's College. Trinity College. Mathematics; An international company at home in the North West Modem Languages; Jo-Ann M. Steven EVANS: Trinity College. LANCASTER: Somerville College. Mathematics; E. Sarah GOLD: Medicine; Adrian J. LOWERY: New Hall College. Modern Lincoln College. P.P.E.; Stephen Languages; Gavin J. F. MILNER: Jesus College. THISTLETH WAITE: St. John's Chemistry; Michael B. PICKUP: College. Mathematics; Howard M. SCAPA Lincoln College. Chemistry; Oscar YATES: Downing College. Scapa Group pic, Blackburn, Lancashire BB2 6AH N. SIENNICKLSr. Hugh's College. Engineering. 1990. Chemistry; Katherine J. TAYLOR: AUTUMN, 1989 MAGISTER — Page 5 Learning what to eat and what eats you,i d s p in m m m

NINETY venturers and staff flew out of Heathrow on April 1 last year to join an advance party and several overseas venturers in Panama — Expedition 14B had started. .. WITH RALCIGH The first two weeks were spent at Fort Sherman, an American lagoona. Unfortunately, only our Army Base in the Canal Zone. ABOUT NEIL ROWLAND project and the coral survey came These two weeks were set aside NEIL ROWLAND (1974-81) graduated H.N.D. in Agriculture, to fruition, due to factors beyond for us to get acclimatised to the Harper Adams Agricultural College, and is now in the field of our control. temperatures, train at the U.S. Agriculture. The sediment project was Jungle Training School, and sort Living then in Fulwood, his father working in the Building successful, with some useful out our projects for the next three Design Partnership in Preston, Neil was in the Junior School of information being collected to be months. The training involved King Edward VII at Lytham before QEGS, leaving in 1981. written up by the scientist in building rafts, a rope bridge, charge. This project only lasted absailing, assault courses and two weeks and again it was all lectures on what you can eat in the radio procedure. Unfortunately, ing but after obtaining permission jungle and what eats you! during this time I was taken ill and from the local police, we set off and change and back to base camp. After these two weeks we had to be returned by boat to base managed to get within 3km. of the I spent my last two weeks at loaded all our equipment onto an camp to recover, and await the top before making a very cold base camp working on the community projects and a group of already fully loaded coastal return of the rest of the party before camp. The next morning we set off four of us who were left, managed freighter and sailed west to the setting out on our main patrol to reach the summit in time for the to finish the house for Fernando, North-West corner of Panama; the across the country, via Panama's sunrise and were rewarded with the local with muscular dystrophy. Bocas del Toro region, and our highest mountain; Vulcan Caru some spectacular views. base camp at Cusapin. (3474 m). Slowly the different projects It was then back to Bouquette Here we unloaded onto local We were taken by boat to the were all run down and everyone and down to the Pacific coast. This canoes and some of our boats mouth of the Rio Changrinola, the returned to base camp for the final last stretch was done mainly by already at base camp. The next river we were to follow to the clean-up and loading. The ship road due to the limited time left. few days were spent sorting out mountain ridge that runs down the arrived in the Bay of Cusapin late in The southern side of the country the camp site, moving all the centre of the country. This, the the evening and not in the best of lies in the rainshadow of the equipment up the hill from the northern side of the country, is sea conditions. But loading had to mountains and is very dry and arid. beach, cutting steps into the hill covered by thick jungle for the go on, so, by the light of torches, Once we had reached the coast and putting up extra tents for most part, but, thankfully, the paths and the ships floodlights, all the stores. were quite good. we traversed the isthmus by bus to stores were loaded and the ship Whilst at Fort Sherman we had Initial progress was slow and at catch the boat back to base camp, sailed, leaving the main party to fly all chosen our three projects and one point we were discussing and get on with the next project. out the next day. by day two at base camp, the first “escape routes" if we didn’t reach My next project was to study the We flew from Bocas del Toro of these were getting under way. the half way stage to the resupply sediment dynamics of the Rio back to Colon, and then went by Some of the venturers set about before half our food was gone. The Cricamola. This was not as boring coach back to the U.S. Army Base restoring the village water supply, pace then picked up and we as it sounds! We were looking at to have a few days rest and and started building a house for a managed to find local guides, the way the delta of the river had local muscular dystrophy sufferer. debriefing. The container was taking the quickest, if not the built up over the years and how it Others set off for the turtle survey easiest, routes. loaded and a final party thrown, had changed since the last beaches whilst two groups of 18 We made it over the mountain and then it was return by coach to mapping. We also studied where venturers and staff prepared for ridge and down to the town of Panama City and then back, via the sediment was being deposited the first two patrols across the Bouquette in 12 days, and from Amsterdam, to London, and a in the lagoona. isthmus. there planned our assault on rather chilly England. This was originally meant to be I was part of patrol 2. We spent Vulcan Baru. On talking to the We came back with some great part of a series of scientific projects the first four days in the jungles locals we discovered that there memories of our time out there. looking at the effect of the around base camp, learning about was a radio station on top of the Some of the venturers had rainforest being destroyed on the the rest of the party and some of mountain and a road all the way to changed beyond all recognition in rivers and marine life of the the finer points of camp craft and the top. This was a bit disappoint­ comparison to how they were when they embarked. They had obviously gained a great deal from President on NHS policy the experience. Me? — I had a great time and SIR KENNETH DURHAM, have seen and done things I could pictured right, President of the Old Blackburnians Association is one board never have done without Operation Raleigh. My outlook on of four leading industrialists joining of the Government's reforms of the new NHS policy board, which the NHS, aims to make civil life has changed a bit, I take things will decide strategy for the second servants and politicians less at a slower pace, and am more largest spender of public money. involved in day to day relaxed. In many ways, being one The others are Sir Roy Griffiths, management. of the older venturers, I probably deputy chairman of Sainsbury’s, Health Secretary, Kenneth gained less out of the trip in terms Sir Graham Day, chairman of the Clarke said the NHS would never of character building but feel I have Rover Group and of Cadbury be a business but it did need to be gained in other ways. Schweppes and British Steel more businesslike in the way it My thanks go to all those people chief, Sir Robert Schoby. spent £26 billion each year if it was All four will give their sen/ices going to deliver up-to-date, and companies who sponsored free. The 13 member board, part friendly and effective treatment. me and allowed me to take up this challenge. MAGISTER — Page 6 AUTUMN, 1989 A PEN PORTRAIT OF JACK LEE

JACK LEE (1925-1933) was Captain of Drake soccer 1932/33 and captained QEGS soccer team in the same season. He was captain of soccer for St. Edmund Hall, Oxford in 1935/36 and was awarded a Soccer Blue in 1934/35/36, having represented Oxford v Cambridge on three occasions at Highbury. He graduated B.A. (Hons. School Modern Languages) in 1936 with his M.A. four years later. He was an amateur player with Corinthian Football Club in 1935/ 36/37 and played centre forward SPORTS HALL ON VIEW for England Amateur XI v Germany at Wembley in 1937/38. He was an amateur with Blackburn Rovers in 1935/37 and his last match was the famous victory for Accrington Stanley over Rovers in the F A. Cup third-round replay. He played for Calcutta in the First Division of the Indian F.A. from 1944/1950 and was a tennis umpire at Wimbledon from 1971 until 1987. After graduating Jack Lee worked in the slums of Deptford in 1937 as labour and welfare supervisor before spending much of the war in India, advising upon management and the whole world of labour relations to the Indian Jute Mills Association. Involved in setting up a Personnel Management Diploma course at Calcutta University, he was also instrumental in founding the Indian Institute of Personnel Management. In 1950, whilst still in India, he was invited to join Shell International Petroleum where he subsequently became Director of Employee Relations until his recent retirement. Now a Companion of the Institute of Personnel Management, he is currently on the Council of the Overseas Employees Federation and on its Management Committee, and makes his home in Oxshott, Surrey. A recent profile on him read: “Part of his success may be attributed to his North Country toughness and determination combined with an apparently endless supply of energy and an ability to adapt himself to any surroundings. His motto and personal blueprint for success has always been to work hard and play hard. Labour relations, like soccer, demands toughness and skill — if Britain is to win any goals in this field, it needs more men like Jack Lee in the management team.” AUTUMN, 1989 MAGISTER — Page 7 OPENING TIME AT LAMMACK

IN the presence of a large and distinguished company with much media interest apparent, the new Sports Hall was formally dedicated by the Very Reverend Lawrence Jackson, Provost of Blackburn and long-serving School Governor, and opened by Mr. Jack Lee, former Captain of Drake and Captain of the school soccer team from 1932-33. Mr. Lee, in a felicitous speech, applauded the Governors' wisdom in providing such marvellous facilities on a ground hallowed in the memory of Old Blackburnians and, in a brief but happy ceremony, the sports hall was brought into full use. In resulting matches against Manchester Grammar School, great victories were scored and afterwards visiting dignitaries, including many of the Governing Body, Mr. Lee himself, wellwishers of the school, and the Head Master of Manchester Grammar School, together with the Headmaster of Stockport Grammar School, Mr. Jack Lee unveils a plaque commemorating the opening of the adjourned to the Head's residence hall with the Headmaster, left, and Mr. John Singleton, Chairman of for lunch. Governors, right. £ 4 0 0 , 0 0 0 h a l l

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s p o r t s ...... ^ THE sports hall is, in technical terms, a 1.5 court size, which enables the school to divide the hall into four separate areas for varying activities. The hall is equipped for the playing of indoor hockey, , five-a-side football, tennis and netball. The floor surface is such that specialist cricket coaching can be undertaken without the need for indoor cricket mats. Carefully blending into the landscape, the hall was built in record time by Eric Wright Construction of Bamber Bridge. The possibilities of further enhancing the school s reputation for sport are clearly magnified. The cricket team was runner-up in the Barclays Bank U.17 Final this summer (see Page 23) and has an outstanding soccer record already Mr. Singleton is handed the keys to the hall by a representative of the builders. this season. MAGISTER — Page 8 AUTUMN, 1989 Suits for business Zoologist ends and pleasure up a real

by MAGEE high flyer! and other RICHARD GRIMSHAW (1976-84) writes: leading makes It seems a long five years since I Eventually I decided to make a in pure was picking up my A-level results career of flying and applied for a from the Big Hall and wondering University Cadetship, sponsorship new w ool where I was going to progress in whilst at University which gave me the big world which seemed to be an acting commission and and terylene awaiting me with not so open arms. guaranteed entry on graduation However, Newcastle University via a four day selection round at blends eventually offered me a place to Biggin Hill and inevitably in from read Agricultural Zoology, and in November 1988 to the gates of October 1984 I packed up, left RAF College Cranwell and 18 £90.00 home and ventured to the North weeks of Initial Officer Training. East, certainly with no idea of Looking back it seems difficult to at departing four years later into the describe this period which Royal Air Force as a student pilot. consisted of long days, massive It all started with an article in the meals and plenty of exercise. University Prospectus on the Throughout this, the art of GRAYS University Air Squadron (UAS) leadership, diplomacy, oral 1 Penny Street which offered free flying training communication and decorum were paid for by the RAF, partial officer carefully nurtured and culminated and status for two years and an in a rather emotional graduation excellent social life. parade in March this year and a Market Hall A medical, an interview and one commission as Flying Officer RAF. Blackburn term later everything proved to be And so the day to which I had as per the advert. January 1985 longed for had arrived with the start phone 53275 saw me flying in a Bulldog of flying training. I moved to the propellor driven aircraft operating other side of the road at RAF from RAF Leeming enjoying “the Cranwell, took off my blue uniform only way” to view Herriot country and got into the green bag flying properly. suit. I don't think I have stopped As you can probably imagine, it grinning since. The training so far did not take me long to be bitten by has been exciting but the rewards the flying bug and it was this which are tremendous especially with my TOP CLASS FABRICS kept me at University when I failed first solo flight in a jet aircraft. I've an exam at the end of the first year. still a long way to go but I'm doing a The UAS's give students of both job which I love and leaves a silly sexes the opportunity to learn to fly grin on my face at the end of the IT IS OUR CONSTANT ENDEAVOUR and for most the chance to fly in day, so if you see a Jet Provost TO OFFER FABRICS OF QUALITY IN other RAF aircraft such as the overhead, I'm sorry if it may be a Hawk, the Mount of the Red little noisy but I m only doing my job DESIGN AND TEXTURE. Arrows, and front-line aircraft like after all! the Jaguar, Harrier or Hercules. Our w orkroom is at your disposal for MAKING-UP CURTAINS, PELMETS, BED-COVERINGS, LOOSE COVERS, ETC L o n d o n b r a n c h ALL TYPES OF RAILS AND BLINDS SUPPLIED AND FITTED a n n u a l d i n n e r

The annual dinner of the London suitably responded. branch of the Old Blackburnians Members present were: J. S. Association was held at the Royal Allen, E. Race, P. D. Isherwood, P. Society of Medicine, Wimpole Joshi, D. G. McClean, D. Vipond, RYLEY & HAMPSON LIMITED Street on Friday, 10th March, M. B. Stirrup, J. Lee, M. 1989. Twelve members plus eight Hardcastle, G. Smith, J. A. guests were in attendance with the Whittaker, H. Abel. 82 KING WILLIAM STREET Headmaster and Mrs. Johnston During the year the London and Mr. D. I. Forbes travelling from branch also held three pub BLACKBURN Blackburn. evenings together with a "Winter Following the loyal toast, Mr. M. Warmer" buffet in November at Stirrup proposed the toast to the The East India, Devonshire, Telephone 53935 school and guests and the Sports and Public Schools Club. Headmaster, Mr. P. F. Johnston, AUTUMN, 1989 MAGISTER — Page 9 MANY of our recent Old Blackburnians and most of I regularly use my membership of the Public this year's leavers will find themselves either directly Schools Club for all sorts of purposes, by especially or indirectly in the London area at various stages of for cheap overnight accommodation in London in a "Join the their professional careers, and I have been asked by most splendid setting, very central in St. James's the Chairman of the East India Devonshire Sports and Square, with some of the best food to be found club," Public Schools Club to remind all young Old Blacks of anywhere in London, together with the associated the most advantageous rates which can be obtained clubs in other parts of the world, and Mr Steele-Bodger for what is perhaps slightly unhappily called the J.7 reminds me, therefore, to bring this to your attention, says the Scheme, whereby young men, within six months of which I most happily do, and you might well wish to join leaving QEGS, may be admitted to membership on a the 4,571 recent leavers from schools like this. I have Head one lump sum payment of £100 for seven years, which forms in school which I would be more than happy to A is remarkably cheap for any major London Club. supply, and give my support to any interested party. DIAMOND DAY FOR O.B.A

THE Diamond Jubilee of the 60th A.G.M. held in current year's accounts. Association — so far as annual Life membership continued to general meetings is concerned — Radcliffe Room increase, there having been 191 was held on November 22,1988 in new life members during the the Radcliffe Room at School. financial year. The accounts were Actually, the 60th annual duly adopted. general meeting was held on that Mr. John Read reminded date. This is somewhat misleading members of the forthcoming because general meetings of the dinner and reminded those Association have not been held present that the main guest would every year since its formation due be David Trippier MP. A report of to one reason or another, not the the Dinner appears on pages 16 least of which was the two and 17. intervening World Wars. In fact, a Mr. Roger Smith presented his general meeting of the Association report on Magister and regretted held on May 20,1925, is described that the edition was slightly smaller in the relevant minute book as the than previous years but first general meeting. This in itself complained that this was simply is somewhat misleading as there due to lack of material forthcoming. are minutes of previous general Once again, he requested the meetings — the first of which committee members and Mr. John Read — Mr. Fred Gillibrand — appears to have been held on members of the Association and reported a successful dinner re-elected Treasurer August 2, 1905, when the those connected with the School Blackburn Grammar School Old earlier in the year several promoting and maintaining the generally to let the editor and Boys’ Society was formed. committee members had connection between the Magister sub-committee have as It is perhaps time someone put contributed to the School's Open Association and its various much information relating to Old pen to paper regarding the history Day by manning an Association branches throughout the country Boys and School activities as of the Association and, time willing, stall at which general information and in other parts of the world such possible. I hope to do this and to produce on the Association and its activities as Canada and Hong Kong. The more material supplied the something for the inclusion in the was available and also several Thanks were also recorded to bigger and, hopefully, better next edition of Magister. Better still, Association ties and the like were the Association's treasurer, Mr. Magister would be. Roger Smith I will endeavour to delegate this on sale. Fred Gillibrand, who presented the reminded the meeting of the task a pen other than mine. As always, the Secretary paid accounts, and to the Auditors, assistance rendered by the printer, The meeting in November last thanks to the chairman and the Messrs. W. Hare and R. B. Holden. Garry Readett, who gave the year was chaired by Mr. Peter other officers and members of the A copy of the accounts is Association the benefit of his Pearson and attended by 16 other committee and, in particular, John reproduced here from which it will advice and assistance in the laying members with apologies from Read and the dinner sub­ be seen there was a minimal out and production of Magister. eight members. After the minutes committee and Roger Smith and excess of expenditure over income In his absence, a report was of the 1987 annual meeting were the Magister sub-committee for for the financial year ended July read from Mr. Kay concerning the read and approved, the secretary their efforts in what were really the 31, 1988. Mr. Gillibrand explained various branch activities which had presented his report and once Association's two main efforts of that this was almost entirely due to been held, all of which had been again thanked the Headmaster the year. the fact that the cost of Magister and the School for allowing the He also thanked Mr. Eric Kay for had been brought forward into the CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Association to hold its meetings in the Radcliffe Room and also for the School's assistance to the Association generally, particularly DATES FOR YOUR DIARY the use of the computer and other 11 Nov: Oxford Branch 15 Dec: O.B.A. Annual Dinner, 2 May: London Branch Pub technical facilities. Not the least of Dinner, The Champneys Room, Big School, Q.E.G.S. 7.15 for Evening. Red Lion, Kingley these was the addressing of Oriel College, Oxford. 7.45 p.m. Street. envelopes for distribution of 22 Nov: O.B.A. Annual 15 Jan, 1990: London Branch 11 May: Cheshire and South Magister. General Meeting in the Radcliffe Pub Evening, Red Lion, 14 Lancashire Branch Ladies Something approaching 2,000 Room, Q.E.G.S. at 8.00 p.m. Kingley St. (off Regent St., Oxford Evening, Marlborough Suite, copies of Magister are now sent 24 Nov: London Branch Circus Tube) from 6.30 p.m. Bowdon Hotel, Cheshire. out each year and the School's Winter Warmer Buffet Evening 23 Feb: North Eastern Branch addressing facilities are obviously (informal). Red Lion, 14 Kingley Dinner, Royal Station Hotel, Further details from: invaluable. The Secretary made Street, (off Regent St.) Details Newcastle upon Tyne. E. J. KAY, Esq., particular mention of Mrs. Judith later. 9 Mar: London Branch A.G.M. Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Scott who, as always, proved of 25 Nov: Cambridge Branch & Ladies Evening. Royal Society School, Blackburn, great assistance to the Dinner, Christ's College, of Medicine, Wimpole Street. BB2 6DF. Association. Cambridge. Details later. The meeting was informed that MAGISTER — Page 10 AUTUMN, 1989 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 OLD BLACKBURNIANS ASSOCIATION—BALANCE SHEET as at 31st JULY, 1988 1988 1987 well attended by members of those E E E E branches and various guests from NET ASSETS Lammack Ground at cost less sa le s...... 1,207.77 1,208 Blackburn. Unfortunately he was still having difficulty in recruiting INVESTMENTS AT COST £1,250 4% Consols (Market value E535)...... 1.160.60 1,161 someone to help with the £650 8.25% Barclays Bank pic Unsecured Loan 1986/93 organisation of the Young (Market value £59 5)...... 582.59 582 £2,421.58 8.25% Treasury Stock 1987/90 (Market value £2,367) ...... 2,230.62 2,230 Members Dance, normally held in £2,879.07 6.75% Treasury Stock 1995/98 (Market value £2,408) ...... 2,230.62 2,231 April, but was continuing to work 6,204.43 6,204 on this. On the athletic side, it was LOAN TO Q.E.G.S...... 7,000.00 6,000 reported that the football clubs first CASH: XI had a good start to the season Savings B a n k ...... 345.69 328 Lloyds Bank p ic ...... 1,013.67 1,615 following its relegation at the end of National Provincial Building S o ciety...... 9,124.55 8,829 the previous season. A report from 10,483.91 10,772 the football club appears elsewhere in this edition. 24.896.11 24,184 On the question of historical CREDITORS: records, John Read reported that Inland Revenue...... 6.54 13 following completion of the 24,889.57 24,171 building work at School, he was pleased to say that certain other REPRESENTED BY: records had been found and, in particular, a large number of old WAR MEMORIAL G RO UND...... 1,207.77 photographs. LIFE MEMBERSHIP FUND Balance at 1 st August. 1987 ...... 21,342.02 17,127 It had been agreed that these Plus New M em bers...... 5,730.00 4,230 should be restored and re-framed 27,072.02 21,357 and that the Association should Less: Deletions ...... 9.45 15 contribute one half of this expense. 27,062.57 The Headmaster agreed that these photographs would be put ACCUMULATEDFUND Balance at 1 st August, 1987 ...... 1,621.52 574 on display at the forthcoming Surplus/(Deficit) for the year ...... (2.29) 1,047 annual dinner. 1,619.23 1,621 The meeting then dealt with the election of officers and committee. Donations to School for new building (5000.00) Sir Kenneth Durham was re­ (3,380.77) elected President and Mr. David £24.889.57 Forbes as Chairman. Mr. Peter Pearson, having completed two years as chairman, retired from office and was thanked for his OLD BLACKBURNIANS ASSOCIATION—INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st JULY. 1988 efforts and work on behalf of the Association during this period. In 1988 1987 INCOME particular, he was thanked for his Subscriptions ...... 838.81 830 efforts in attending all the various Released from Life Membership Fund ...... 9.45 15 branch activities at one time or INCOME FROM INVESTMENTS another, an achievement which 4% Consols ...... 50.00 50 8.25% Barclays Bank — Loan ...... 53.62 54 Mr. Forbes indicated he hoped to 6.75% Treasury Stock 1995/98 ...... 194.32 194 repeat. 8.25% Treasury Stock 1987/90 ...... 199.78 200 Mr. John Duckworth was elected 497.74 498 Bank Interest...... 17.87 20 vice-chairman, Mr. David Forbes, Building Society Interest...... 400.59 460 secretary, Mr. Fred Gillibrand, treasurer and Messers. W. Hare Gross Investment Incom e...... 916.20 978 and R. B. Holden as auditors. The Less: Corporation T a x ...... 241.22 277 committee elected was: Messers 674.98 701 Barry Brown, Harold Burrows, Eric Fairhurst, Kenneth Forbes, Tom WAR MEMORIAL GROUND RENT ...... 5.00 5 Hindle, Eric Kay, Carl Marsden, SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) ON ANNUAL D IN N ER ...... 96.60 (11) Keith Newton, Peter Pearson, Bill 1,624.84 1.540 Proctor, John Read, Eric Sagar, EXPENDITURE Roger Smethurst, Roger Smith, General Expenses ...... 201.55 56 Ray Smith, Bill Walsh, Jim Warner Postages...... 101.81 108 Magister ...... 1,002.55 39 and Keith Wightman. The Corporation Tax (overprovision in previous ye a r)...... (12.98) (58) Headmaster, Mr. Philip Johnston, Donation to I.S.I.S. Association...... 150.00 150 Deficit on Easter D isco ...... 6.85 11 and the Football Club chairman, Branch Expenses...... 177.35 187 Philip Sumner, being members of 1,627.13 the committee ex-officio. It was also resolved to co-opt on to the (DEFICIT)/SURPLUS TRANSFERRED TO ACCUMULATED FUND (2.29) committee Messrs. Ronald Barham, Paul Geldard, Andrew Norman, Steven Singleton and Philip Thompson. It was agreed that the current subscription for the Association, namely £2 a year or £30 for life membership, should continue for HONORARY AUDITORS REPORT YEAR ENDED 31st JULY, 1988 the ensuing year. Following any We have examined the accounts set out on pages 1 and 2, which are in accordance with the information supplied to us. and give a true other business, the meeting closed and correct record of the transactions for the year ended 31 st July, 1988 and the state of affairs at that date. at 10 p.m.

W. HARE DAVID I. FORBES, Blackburn. R. B. HOLDEN Chairman and Secretary 12th October, 1988 Chartered Accountants AUTUMN, 1989 MAGISTER — Page 11

ea merchant's home bought for £2,500

HARTLEY HOUSE has featured prominently in the school life for many ANDREW JAMES FORBES (1979-1989) is one of our most recent Old Boys having left school at the former pupils in its varied guises as history, end of last summer term. He is the son of our language centre, sixth-form block, art wing chairman David Forbes and has been kind enough to under Jack Marchant’s jurisdiction and for research and write a brief history on Hartley House. classics with Mr. Richard “ Dick” Mercer. Our Chairman is also secretary to Hartley House Its association with the School began on Trustees and the history is something he had been Wednesday, November 27, 1946 when Mr. meaning to do for some time. The long summer Edwin Leach Hartley, Mr. Arthur Holden, Mr holiday enjoyed by Andrew seemed an ideal Allan Walmsley and Mr. Henry Whittaker opportunity for David to “ pass the buck”. It has also attended a meeting in Blackburn, at which the been good experience for Andrew who has just following resolution was passed: started his first term at Balliol college, Oxford, where “That the use of Hartley House be offered to he is reading History. the Governors of Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Andrew enjoys rugby, currently playing for Preston School, Blackburn, for any purpose in Grasshoppers Colts XV and also plays in a local pop connection with the School they think fit, free of band, both of which interests he hopes to maintain at rent, on payment of ground rent, rates, taxes, Oxford. His father says that during the next summer insurance, and the cost of repairs, alterations vacation, he hopes to persuade Andrew to write a and decorations, and all other expenses in similar article on the history of our Association. connection with the said premises." Thus was initiated the link between Queen Elizabeth’s and Hartley House, a link which continues to benefit the School as A HISTORY OF HARTLEY HOUSE much today as it did over 40 years ago. was owned by successive obviously came after a great deal and Henry Whittaker, who made The buildings and land held in generations of the Thom family, of preparatory work, judging by the no charge for their services. Mr. trust and leased to the School at a who were successful iron business that was dealt with and Whittaker also took on the role of nominal rent, are regarded as vital founders. A deed dated January the number of resolutions made. secretary to the Trustees, although in helping to accommodate an ever 12, 1901 refers to the property as Arthur Holden instigated much of he later decided that, since he was expanding community of pupils “Atholl House", and this name was this early activity: the minutes of himself a Trustee, someone else and teachers. kept until 1946. When the the first meeting record that he had should act as secretary. Mr. R. J. November 1946 saw the first purchase was made by the had the rooms on the first floor of Phillips was appointed and held recorded meeting of the Trustees. Trustees, the asking price of Hartley House converted into a this position from 1949 until his The gentlemen who attended that £2,500 was provided by Arthur flat, and that he suggested that the resignation in 1965. In that year, meeting, along with Mr. William Holden and his wife as to £500, School might wish to rent this out to Donald Forbes took over, serving Hare Senior (who had been William Hare (the Chairman of the a member of the teaching staff. It is for seven years until his death in involved with the purchase of the Governors) £500, and the also recorded that he had already November 1972, whereupon he property during the previous remaining £1,500 being provided made provision for a gardener to was suceeded as secretary by his month but was unable to attend by Edwin Leach Hartley. It was in be hired to take care of the grounds son, David Forbes, who holds this that particular meeting) were the recognition of this contribution that surrounding Hartley House. This position presently. five original Trustees. The building the Trustees decided to rename sort of personal involvement In 1953, Hartley House was itself, however, dates back to the newly acquired building seemed to have been typical of the leased to the Governors of the 1872, when it was constructed by “ Hartley House". early years of the Trust. School, initially for seven years, Joseph Murray, a tea merchant. That first recorded meeting of All legal work was carried out by the annual rent being fixed at £123. From 1878 up until its purchase the Trustees, at which Mr. Hartley Allan Walmsley (soon to become Thus, at a time when the country by the Trustees in 1946, the house was appointed chairman, His Honour Judge Walmsley, KC) CONTINUED ON PAGE 22 MAGISTER — Page 12 AUTUMN, 1989 APPEAL BURSTS £72m MARK In at the deep end for new School pool

IT is hard to believe now, but when I first proposed the Mr. Joe Prest, idea of a specific appeal for the Sports Hall/Swimming Chairman of the Pool projects, the reaction from some of my colleagues Appeal ranged from indifference to surprise; however, they and Committee, and others were persuaded and it was decided to consult the Headmaster professional fund raisers for advice. with a model of They confirmed my conviction that there would be the completed people, other than parents of current pupils, ready, able swimming pool. and willing to support and contribute to such projects, and thankfully this conviction, reinforced by the decision to engage Craigmyle to organise the appeal, has been proved correct in that I am able to confirm that the initial target of £500,000 has been exceeded. This fact has also confirmed my feeling that £500,000 was too low, even for an initial target, and we are now finding that it is difficult to reactivate interest for the considerable increase upon that initial target which we still need. One other fact I find hard to believe is that there are still ninety people who "promised" to contribute and, in spite of reminders, have not honoured their undertaking. However, the superb multi­ purpose sports hall is now Work begins on demolishing the wooden huts to make way for the pool. completed. Eric Wright Construction Ltd. have produced, who built the Queen's Wing. The time and talents, yes, and their readers who haven't yet chipped on time, a magnificent building of site in West Park Road is well money, to ensure the success of in, may I appeal for you to do so which I am sure you all will be very worth a quick visit — a view of a the Appeal so far, and thus the NOW before the Appeal closes. I proud. The building was opened large swimming pool in mid­ provision of much needed feel sure that you would like to on Saturday, September 16 at 9.30 construction is a rarity, as also is additional facilities to keep the have a part in this exciting project; am by one illustrious Old the open view across the school in the First Division. full details and appropriate forms Blackburnian sportsman, Jack Meadows (but not for long). In particular, through this of subscription/covenanting can Lee, MACIPM. This situation leads me to medium, I wish to thank all Old be obtained from the Appeal The excellent six-lane 25-metre express the sincere appreciation Blackburnians for their support in Office, telephone number 0254 swimming pool is also well under of my fellow Governors, and my every way. I'm glad that so many 682441. There is still time (just) for way, in the capable hands of own personal gratitude to so many have been desirous of supporting you to make your Walter Carefoot and Sons Ltd, well-wishers who have given their their old school, and to those of my acknowledgement in a tangible financial manner of the great thanks due to the school for providing you with the basic knowledge which has enabled you to become successful in your chosen careers. Contributions have been made by many sources, notably Current and Former Parents, Governors, Staff, Trusts and Companies. My reason for requiring more is that, so far, we have been able to make only a token commitment to the third object of the Appeal— the Craft, Design and Technology Centre; it is an essential requirement for this to be quickly developed so that future pupils will be better equipped to contribute to the technological challenge of the world in which they will be living. I close by thanking Eric West, our Appeal Chairman and his The site of the pool with the new wing, left, and Horncliffe, right. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE AUTUMN, 1989 MAGISTER — Page 13 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 team, Eric Kay, our Appeal Support Group Chairman and his hard-working colleagues, Craigmyle and their Consultant, John Lake whose persistence and persuasion have concentrated the efforts of so many to generate so much so quickly: also to Sir Kenneth Durham, as Vice President, and to Lord Derby, our School Visitor, who not only helped greatly in his capacity as President of the Appeal, but also so graciously, accompanied by the _POCH!N. Countess, laid the foundation stone of the swimming pool building (which I dared to suggest might be now referred to as the Derby Baths'!) on 19th May last: above all to the Headmaster, Philip Johnston, whose pen and Volvo are nearly exhausted with campaigning. J. S. SINGLETON, Chairman of Governors

• Above: The cement mixers move in with the new wing in the background, the bell tower left, at the front of the School.

• Left: The Headmaster addresses the School at the laying of the foundation stone by Lord Derby, centre.

• Below Left: A rare view across Alexandra Meadows with Corporation Park on the right.

• Another view of the pool foundations with the cricket club ’ scorebox on the left. MAGISTER — Page 14 AUTUMN, 1989 WHO SLEPT IN OUR LIBRARY?

We include a report of the Headmaster's speech to Old Headmaster’s Blackburnians at the annual dinner in Big School last year. Speech at After welcoming back all the Old Blackburnians he particularly OBA Dinner made mention of the Mayor, Councillor Toole, and the chief successful interview, at Oriel guests, Charlotte Hindle, Old College, Oxford. Blackburnian, and the Hindle After a joke about the usual hot family, together with David air from the headmaster, he made Trippier, MP for Rossendale-and- reference to school trips, to as Queen Elizabeth's. He also Darwen. exciting plays and to meaningful quoted advertisements from a The Head made reference to productions, particularly well-known girls' school in DOCTORS David Trippier’s reputation as a mentioning “Accrington Pals", “A Scotland which ran like this, “Are good constituency MP whose star Woman in Mind", “Pirates of you aware that Mary Queen of was clearly in the ascendent. He Penzance" and “ Noye s Fludde” , Scots slept in our library? She was TIE THE said David was most welcome, in which Vice Master Eric Whittle the first but not the last beauty of despite the fact that he had had the had, appropriately enough, played immense personal charm and misfortune to be an old boy of Bury the part of God. physical attraction to do so. Today KNOT Grammar School and the Head The Head also made reference we claim many more of almost Dr. Andrew James Aspin cheekily suggested he send his to the fact that under Regulation 7, equal distinction. This is (1971-1978) was married to Dr. sons to the Sixth Form. The Head paragraph 67A, Family Benefits, unashamedly exclusive, Carole Elaine Pilkington on 8th welcomed the young people from he was now entitled, or rather his expensive, amusingly worldly, October, 1988 at Hapton recent generations of his widow, Mrs. Johnston, was now feminine, fun and, frankly, Methodist Church. The bride of headmastership, not least Andrew entitled to a widow's pension, to be successful. Parents broach our Manchester Road, Hapton is a Booth who had flown home, not shared with any polygamous brochure.” entirely for the Old Blackburnian marriage that he might have The Head said he hadn't quite former pupil of Accrington High Dinner, from his English-speaking undertaken. The Head wondered thought of advertising the school School. Best man was Andrew's Union Scholarship at Moses aloud how anyone had the time for like that. He did, however, go on to friend of QEGS and Oxford, Dr. Brown School, Providence Island, such unusual occurrences in a say that we were still being true to Phillip Bland, a G.P. in Longridge. but also to gain a place, after a school as busy and as demanding our school motto Disce Prodesse, After a reception at the Spread and pointed out that 18 pupils had Eagle, Sawley, the couple left for a gained places at Oxford and honeymoon in Tuscany. Andrew is subsequently it was with great a Registrar in Nottingham and his delight that the editors of Magister wife, an anaesthetist, has taken up heard that Andrew Forbes, son of a post in Leicester. The couple our new Chairman, had indeed now live at Grantham. gained a place at Balliol College, The couple are pictured above KENYON’S after their wedding. Oxford, and done significantly well. The Head quoted the Moslem ★ ★★★★★ boy who had been rather taken aback to receive a telemessage DECORATORS overnight which read: “Place here, letter follows. Jesus.” which had a somewhat different connotation to that envisaged by the originator of the letter from Jesus College, Oxford. The Headmaster said how grateful he was to the staff for their Quality Decorating continuing commitment to the JANE & JONATHAN DARLING school, and went on to thank The Jane Darling married Ulster man since 1850 Old Blackburnians who paid £600 Gordon Jamieson last November. towards the replacement of They are living in Preston where pictures of the school, particularly Jane is part way through a three photographs of prefects, staff, year GP training scheme. Gordon pupils and games teams of the works for British Aerospace in the 1930s. He went on to talk about computing division. Mark Saurin, British Men’s Her brother Jonathan is working Croquet Champion manager, at Booth Hall Childrens’ Hospital, referee and coach; of Ruth Hart, North Manchester, doing a year 24 WILLOW TREES DRIVE recent Old Girl, who had been rotation as a Senior House Officer. made a Postmaster at Merton He intends to continue to BLACKBURN College; David Askew, who had specialise in paediatrics, which will become a very successful male probably involve moving further model in “ Next” magazine; Marno afield in the near future. He writes Telephone: 51405 Olafson, the 1st XI goalkeeper, to say he’ll be sorry to leave who the Headmaster had poached Manchester as he feels settled from St. John’s Ravenscourt there, partly due to involvement in School, Winnipeg, Canada. a Church in Northenden. AUTUMN, 1989 MAGISTER — Page 15 AS any regular reader of Magister will know, many English medical students manage to fit a lengthy period abroad into their studies; as an essential part of their medical HI-TECH HOSPITAL training, carefully disguised with the name “medical elective"! Those of us at the Medical School of the University of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne are obliged JUST LIKE A HOTEL to spend 13 weeks doing something vaguely medical. I decided to use that time to experience Canada. On July 4 last year, I flew out of Manchester Airport, the first leg of The number of ex-patriots in my big adventure had at last A Medical Eastern Canada was astonishing begun. It was at that time that it and all of them went out of their dawned on me, I was on my way, way to entertain me, welcoming alone, to a country many miles me into their homes, desperate to away from my family and friends, elective hear news of back home'. One of where I knew nobody and had these was Lang Moffat, an Old Boy absolutely no idea what I had let living in Toronto, so it seemed myself in for. appropriate to hold an impromptu Seventeen hours, two planes, in Canada Eastern Canada Branch dinner — one kind inhabitant of Toronto, and JULIA NEWTON, who was at School from 1983 (well there were four Old Blacks the secretary of the local Rotary until 1985, writes about her experiences in there anyway!) at his club in down­ Club later, I arrived at my town Toronto, this proved to be a destination; Saint John, New Canada on a medical elective. wonderful evening, and a real eye- Brunswick (never abbreviated, opener. never apostrophe s). It was pitch When I look back now, I really individual bathrooms and I had sole charge of these black, and a real pea-souper fog cannot believe what I have done; I decorated in lively oranges and chronically-ill patients and was enveloped everything, I was there. enjoyed my time with my Canadian yellows, which emphasised the responsible for their day-to-day After a long sleep, I set out friends so much, I went to the fact that perhaps this was not a needs. For my entire elective spending my first day exploring. movies, drove in a Cadillac, saw a hospital but a hotel, where all the period, I was known as Doctor The hospital was amazing, an baseball game, ate vast quantities clients just happened to be sick. Newton and the buzz that gives awe-inspiring four-towered castle of french fries, big macs, waffles situated on a hill, in such a way that As a medical student, I proved a you as an insignificant medical and had maple syrup on it overlooked the city it served. The novelty around the hospital, even student is beyond belief — it everything. Regional hospital is only four years disregarding my peculiar accent, makes you believe that perhaps The differences between the old, a 760-bed facility which caters everyone was eager to take me the day that you can use the name cold, aloof English and the warm, for a city about the size of under their wing, and show me without fear of being sued for open friendly Canadians is extra­ Blackburn. It was modern and their department, their floor, their fraud, is not too far away, after all!! frighteningly efficient. The lobby particular area of interest, but the I was very lucky during my time ordinary, and I feel very privileged was more like an airport than a thing I will be eternally grateful to in Saint John, I met some to have been allowed to hospital, and the catering facilities those staffmen for, will be the wonderful people, not just experience Canada with ranged from a luxury cafeteria to a responsibility which I was given. colleagues and patients but Canadians as my guides and 24-hour McDonalds! At first I accepted responsibility friends. Everyone of course, friends, and am sure that I have I was assigned a room in the tentatively but after a while, I initially looked on me as a novelty, come back to England not only as bowels of the building — Duty realised that I was regarded as “Gee what a swell accent" was the a passionate ambassador for the Room Number 1. my home for the capable and expected to be usual greeting but I didn’t mind, beautiful, unspoilt country, but also next three months, a closet 10ft by mature enough to scream for help when it was usually followed by as a changed person — all the 5ft, without a window! I had when I felt I was getting out of my "hey let me buy you a beer". I better for the experience. decided to visit Canada in the hope depth. didn't like to shatter their dreams I have met people who I will of learning as much medicine as I was put in the position of by telling them that my Lancashire consider as close friends for many was humanly possible in such a clinical clerk for a 10-bed accent was not exactly the years, and thank them for short period, (finals loom rheumatological diseases unit. Queen's English! accepting me as their friend and ominously on the horizon!) and allowing me to share a fantastic that I certainly did. On my first Dr. PAUL N. H. WALMSLEY, M.A., M.D., A.S.A (1967-73). Canadian summer — the only morning of work I was startled to Assistant Professor of Anaesthisiology, University of problem now is I'm back in the real learn that I had to spend my first 3 Kentucky, U.S.A. presented ‘‘an abstract” (Research Paper) at world and am once again an hours not saving lives! but training the American Society of Anaesthisiologists in October 1989 in embryo medical student. on the hospital's computer. New Orleans, U.S.A. also appointed Researcher to the Everything imaginable was put on American Cancer Society, 1989. that computer, if it was not on the VDU, it was not worth knowing, it appeared that all the best American' technology was a neccessity and not a privilege as is so often seen in the N.H.S. After DR RACHEL ON EVEREST TREK my training and the post-course test, I was given my first glance of RACHEL BAGGALEY (1976-78) completed GP Mount Everest as the Medical Officer attached to training at Kings College Hospital and last the first ever marathon race run in that area. the real hospital. November began work at the School of General She took a months attachment in Nepal with a I was refreshed to find none of Practice run by St. Thomas’ and Guys Hospitals. group called Drive for Youth as Medical Officer the dark dingy corridors so Her responsibilities include a half-time general with a group of eight long-term unemployed youths characteristic of English hospitals, practice in Lambeth district, research into drug engaged in several projects in Nepal. but bright, spacious areas for the dependancy and teaching pre-clinical medical Her brother Paul is in the third year of work for a patients — not labelled 'wards', students. PhD on D H Lawrence attached to Kings College, but floors’. Patients were in single Last November, she went to base camp on London. or double rooms, all carpeted, with MAGISTER — Page 16 AUTUMN, 1989

Altogether now . . . John Longstaff, left, with a song — and a pint! Below: Former School Domestic Bursar, Derrick Lund, a regular at every dinner, with the present School Sarjeant, Mr. W. S. Bamber, M.B.E.

DINNER DATE THE Annual Dinner of the Association was held on Saturday, December 17th last year in Big School when 144 people sat down to the meal. Of these, 112 were older members and governors of the school, 22 were young members and six were guests of the Association. The members attending showed a substantial decrease from last year but no clear reason was apparent. The chief guest was David A. Trippier, MP for Rossendale with Darwen constituency. He gave an entertaining speech at the end of the proceedings. It was a pleasure once again to entertain the Mayor of Blackburn as a guest of the Association. On this occasion the office was held by Councillor Gordon P. Toole. The Head Boy, Mark Saurin and head girl Belinda Cass also attended as guests of the Association and expressed their pleasure at the The President, Sir Kenneth Durham, top left, and the Chairman of Governors, Mr. John Singleton with occasion. guests Mr. David Trippier, MP, and Miss Charlotte Hindle. For the first time, a lady member of the Association proposed the toast to the School. Miss Charlotte Hindle carried out this task with considerable feeling and much to the delight of the company. The Headmaster responded and gave an encouraging report of the current activity within the school. In his remarks, the chairman of the dinner, OBA President, Sir Kenneth Durham, commented sadly on the fact that the obituary list was so long this year. The meal was again excellent with ample quantity of all foods served piping hot. The turnout of the catering staff was especially smart. Thanks to the personal effort of the Headmaster, the refurbished photographs of former school teams and the whole school were placed in the ante-room for members to view after the meal. There was considerable interest and the Association thanked the Headmaster for his work in this Left: Andrew Bates and his father with, right, Jeremy Sharpies and his father. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE AUTUMN, 1989 MAGISTER — Page 17

Head Boy, Mark Saurin and Head Girl, Belinda Cass. Sarah Redman, Sam Westhead and Tanya Magell.

• Above Left: David Forbes and his brother, John, Danny King, Phil Sumner and his brother, Mike.

• Above: Mrs. J. Read with Mr. Fred Raby.

• Left: Keeping warm by the fireside are, from left: Andrea Newton, Beverly Dixon, Sharon Newton and Rebecca Dearden.

connection. The Association once again is grateful to the Headmaster and governors for allowing such free use of the school premises for the dinner. Despite the difficulties in engaging outside caterers, just before Christmas, I am sure the dinner would lose much of its appeal if it were to be held outside school. Finally thanks are due to Mr. Fred Dewhurst and Mr. David McGladdery who once again so readily agreed to help on the evening by providing piano accompaniment and by taking photographs. The accounts for the dinner are presented elsewhere and show a small excess of income over expenditure of £14.31 JOHN S. READ From the left: John Wishart, Fred Crawford-Grundy, Bill Critchley and Richard Ranson. MAGISTER — Page 18 AUTUMN, 1989 OLD BLACKBURNIANS’ ASSOCIATION ANNUAL GOLF COMPETITION Concern

As many members will know, this competition has been held annually since the 1930’s. Unfortunately, in at low recent years, the numbers taking part in the competition have become very low. We wish to try to revive interest and to compile a list of members of the Association who are regular golfers or who might otherwise be interested in taking part in the competition. With the help of this list, it would then be the organisers’ intention to notify turnout interested members a few weeks before each competition, inviting entries. The more people entering the competition, the more enjoyable and interesting it would be and if numbers sufficed, there is no reason why it cannot be made into more of a social event with, possibly, a meal being held in the evening. Due to very at aolf favourable green fees negotiated with Blackburn and Wilpshire Golf Clubs, we are able to keep the entrace fee to a relatively nominal amount. If you are interested, will you please complete the details below and return this form to: ANDREW NORMAN, FAIRFIELD, 80 SOUTHPORT ROAD, CHORLEY, LANCS. WINNER of this years' O.B. Golf Competition was one of our younger members, David Oakely Name ...... Years at School (19 to 19 ) (1977/86) with a score of 77-11 -65. He received the Judge Walmsley Cup. The runner up was John Address ...... Ditchfield (1943/47) with a score of 84-19-65. The best gross score for the Sir Gilbert Gerrard Cup was won by one of our co-opted Committee Members and organiser I am a member a t ...... Golf Club. of the Golf Competition, Andrew Norman with a gross score of 74 beating Tom Martin with a similar My current handicap i s ...... gross score after a card play-off. Once again everybody I am interested in taking part in future Golf Competitions and think/do not think an organised meal afterwards for expressed concern at the very poor all competitors would be a good idea. attendance and those present had a short discussion as to ways of improving the situation. It was agreed that a list of members should be compiled who are regular golfers, or who might otherwise be OLD BLACKBURNIANS’ ASSOCIATION interested in taking part in the Competition. To achieve this list will all those interested please ANNUAL DINNER 1988 complete the form and return it as soon as possible. STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT: D. I. FORBES 1987 Income £ £ 116 tickets @ £14 and In brief... 20 tickets @ ...... 1844.00 2174.00 LEE RIMMER RAF Cadetship at Cranwell for Pilot Training, then Expenditure sponsorship through University; Ticket printing by the School Printing Society ...... 13.25 12.00 committed to RAF for sixteen years. Menu printing by the School Printing Society ...... 30.00 35.00 MATTHEW SIDDAL Shell UK Gratuities Caretakers ...... 20.00 20.00 sponsorship (worth £1,000 per F. Howard ...... 10.00 10.00 year) — Chemical Engineering at Birmingham. Flowers (Margaret Colbert Flowers Ltd.) ...... 26.00 25.00 S. A. SMITH Geography & Sports Sound Services (Smithson and Webster) ...... 45.00 40.00 Science 1990 at Loughborough 145 meals @ £11.50 (The Moorcock In n )...... 1667.50 1932.00 University. Film (cost, processing, printing)...... 11.49 — JANE THOMPSON Golf Post and telephone...... 6.45 3.40 Scholarship at St. Andrew's. KIRK TAYLOR (A P S. pupil) has opened own dance school in 1829.69 2077.40 Whalley New Road. Excess of income over expenditure...... 14.31 96.60 HOWARD YATES Ministry of Defence Sponsorship — Downing College, Cambridge in 1990. AAAB 1/3. BILL HIBBITT (1973-83) Awarded Lord King Trophy. Top of the class British Aerospace course at Prestwick. Now on a course sponsored by British Airways, OUR THANKS ANY NEWS shortly to fly the TriStar. SIMON J. LIGHTBOWN (1983- THE editorial staff of “ Magister” would like to 1988) Bank Clerk at the Clitheroe THE Editorial Committee of “Magister” Branch of the Yorkshire Bank. thank everyone who has contributed articles, would greatly appreciate any news or articles JANE THOMPSON (1987-89) Has letters and general views, without which the been awarded a Sports from any Old Blackburnian for publication. Scholarship at the University of St. production of this magazine would not be Andrew's where she will read possible. Mathematics/Economics. It is only by YOU sending information in that Mr. WILLIAM FOX Chairman of PLEASE KEEP THEM COMING. we can publish to let others know. Blackburn Rovers, has been made President of the Football League. AUTUMN, 1989 MAGISTER — Page 19 O.B.A. BRANCH NEWS

NORTH-EAST DINNER

THE Annual Dinner of the North- Old Boys will be interested to know East branch was held, for the third AROUND that we have an active group of year, at the Royal Station Hotel, members in Canada who meet Newcastle Upon Tyne. regularly in Calgary. After a week full of disasters, For futher information, Old Boys in culminating in the ceiling Canada should contact: Dr. J. Roger collapsing in the room in which the guest, Mr. & Mrs. D. I. Forbes, Mr. & Maltby, Box 59, Site 2 SS3, Calgary, dinner was originally planned, the Mrs. Barry Brown, Mr. & Mrs. Fred North-East branch dinner was held Alberta, T3C 3N9, Canada. Raby, Mrs. Myra Hardcastle, Mr. J. Lee, in the awe-inspiring surroundings Also in Hong Kong: Dr. C. Adamson- Mr. & Mrs. C. P. Waring, Mr. R. H. T. of the hotel's ballroom. At first the Lund, 501 Prince’s Building, Hong Ellicott, Mr. Hugh Rice (Tutor for Admissions, Christ Church), Mr. D. A. spaciousness was thought to be a Kong, G.P.O. Box 452. zzmma Gill, The Rev. & Mrs. C. Miller. disadvantage, however it proved Apologies were received from: Mr. & to be extremely successful, and it Mrs. R. Taylor, Mr. E. J. Kay, Mr. is hoped to book “the Collingwood CAMBRIDGE DINNER OXFORD DINNER Schollick, Mr. A. Eastham, Mr. J. Lord; Room” in future years. Mr. E. C. Marsden. The dinner was attended by 45 THE annual dinner of the THE Oxford branch of the Old Cambridge branch of the Old people, a record by previous Blackburnians Association was Blackburnians' Association held standards and it was particularly held on Friday, 18th November, their annual dinner in the McKenna good to see students from both 1988 at Magdalene College. The Room at Christ Church on Friday, CHESHIRE DINNER Newcastle and Durham evening began with sherry in the 11th November, 1988. Universities. Now that the evening college parlour followed by The joint presidents James THE Cheshire and South is established as a successful dinner in Ramsey hall. The Rumfitt (Christ Church) and Paul Manchester branch of the Old dinner was well attended with annual event, it is rewarding to Das (Oriel College) welcomed the Blackburnians Association held recognize many familiar faces the original thirty five being guests who were presented with a joined by one latecomer. their annual dinner this year on from year to year. well served meal of high quality. Stephen Gate welcomed all Friday, 13th October, 1989 at the It is sincerely hoped that this those present and introduced The Headmaster gave a short Bowden Hotel. extremely enjoyable event goes the Headmaster for his annual address updating those present on Following the large from strength to strength. speech. Mr. E. J. Kay then kindly the school's activities and attendance at the 1987 dinner The guests attending the 1989 North- said a few words on behalf of the achievements in the previous year. the numbers had diminished East branch dinner were: Dr. & Mrs. P. O.B.A. The proceedings The sad passing of Mrs. considerably and there were J. Mitchell, Mr. & Mrs. K. V. Newton, Mr. continued with more informal Martindale, known by many only 14 people present. L. P. Bamford, Dr. P. Mahoney and socialising bringing the dinner present as a friend as well as a guest, Mr. S. West, Mr. R. Hartley and to a close. Mr. Harold Robinson master, was marked by a minutes guest, Mr. P. Cowburn, Mr. P. Duxbury, T hose prese n t w ere: S. R. proposed the loyal toast after Miss R. Headridge, Miss S. Kundu, Mr Boardman, Mr. & Mrs. J. S. Singleton, silence at the end of the meal. welcoming the guests and in his P. Southwarth, Miss J. Newton, Mr. & Rebecca Dearden, Alex Dugdale, Those present were: Mr. Giles reply the Headmaster gave a Mrs. D. Wood, Mr. & Mrs. R. Smith, Mr. Derek Attride, Dominic McCormick, Slinger, Mr. Andrew Starkie, Miss brief resume of the schools K. W ightman, Miss S. D. Newton, Miss Jeremy Smith, Alison Battersby. Michelle Waterworth, Miss Susan Vanessa Feely, Alison Davies, Lee activities. M. Edmiston, Miss K. Braithwaite, Mr. Taylor, Mr. Indra Hughes, Mr. Paul Das, Medlock, Helen Dempsey, Mr. E. J. Those attending were: Mr. & Mrs. R. Turner, Mr. N Johnson, Miss C. Mr. Roger Bush, Mr. Jam es Rumfitt, Mr. W h ittle . Sq.Ldr. R. B. Lam b. Mr. & H. S. L iversedge, Mr. & M rs. W. G. Peter Kennedy, Mr. Charles Brayne, Lewis, Miss J. Boonan, Mr. & Mrs. F. M rs. F. G illib ra n d , Mr. & M rs. P. F. N ew ton, Mr. & M rs. D. M. M artin, Mr. & Raby, Mr. & Mrs. S. Monk, Mr. & Mrs. P. Johnston, Mr. M. I. Olufsen, Carolyn Mr. Mike Hodgson, Miss Alison Mrs. P. Batey, Mr. & Mrs. S. Redman. F. Johnston, Mr. J. S. Read, Miss L. R oberts, Mr. & M rs. F. Raby, O liver Cartwright, Mr. Nigel Hitchman, Mr. From Blackburn: Mr. & Mrs. F. Raby, W arburton, Mr. N. Holt. Miss H. Canning, Jeremy Gould, Simon Andrew Johnston, Mr. & Mrs. P. F. Mead, Simon Hartley, Stephen Gate, Mr. & M rs. K. V. N ew ton, Mr. & Mrs. E. Dawson, Miss B. Dixon, Mr. S. Johnston, Mr. & Mrs. J. S. Singleton, J. David Walmsley, Mr. E. J. Kay, Mr. J. Kay, Mr. & Mrs. David I. Forbes, Mr. Patefield, Mr. I. Bannister, Miss T. Mr. & Mrs. P. T. Pearson, Mr. & Mrs F. Blackshaw, Johnathan Thornber, Dr. & M rs. K. V. Newton. W oods and Mr. A. Fisher. W. J. R. M itch ell, M rs. M. H ardcastle Gillibrand, Mr. Robert Graham, Mr. Jeff JULIA NEWTON (1983-85) and Simon Taylor. Vent and guest, Miss Katy Fletcher and

CHESHIRE Check if there’s a branch LADIES EVENING THE Cheshire and South WE should like to take OXFORD: I. Hughes Vlanchester Branch of the Old this opportunity of near you Oriel College, Oxford. 3lackburnians Association held heir Ladies Evening at the reminding Old Boys up and CHESHIRE & S.E. LANCS. Bowden Hotel on Friday, 12th down the country that we O.B.'S SECRETARIES 1989-90 H. Ramsbottom have active branches in May, 1989. BLACKBURN: D. I. Forbes 157 Chester Road, The evening was better Yorkshire, South Hazel Grove, Stockport, Lancashire and Cheshire, Dean Cottage, attended than the dinner the Dean Lane, Great Cheshire. previous October and Harold London area, North East Tel: 0625 87 3344 Harwood, Blackburn. Ramsbottom cordially welcomed and at Oxford and the members and their guests. The Cambridge. Tel: 0254 887291 (Home) YORKSHIRE: C. M. Sloan 0254 54374 (Bus.) 42 Howden Avenue, Headmaster in his reply informed They provide a variety of those present of the current activities and most of them Skellow, Nr. Donaster, LONDON: J. A. Whittaker DN6 8LJ. activities at school. have a Ladies' Evening. Those attending: Mr. & Mrs. N. 26 Longbridge Road, Tel: 0302 722973. They are all keen to Thatcham, Newbury, Barton, Dr. & Mrs. T. S. Hindle, Mr. & Mrs. W. Holden, Mr. & Mrs. H. S. widen their membership Berks. RG13 4YG DURHAM & N.E. BRANCH: and we invite those who are Miss J. L. Newton Liversedge, Mr. & Mrs. D. N. Martin, Mr. & Mrs. J. Redman, Mr. M. Small, Mr. & interested to contact the CAMBRIDGE: Rebecca 199 Dilston Road, Mrs. B. Batey, Mr. & Mrs. H. appropriate secretary Dearden & Susan Davies, Fenham, Ramsbottom, Mr. & Mrs. N. Langson. whose name and address is Christ’s College, Newcastle-Upon-T yne, From Blackburn: Mr. & Mrs. P. F. given in this article. Cambridge. NE4 4ED. Johnston, Mr. & Mrs. J. Singleton, Mr. & Mrs. F. Gillibrand, Mr. & Mrs. F. Raby

------and Mr. & Mrs. E. J. Kay. MAGISTER — Page 20 AUTUMN, 1989

College, University of London. A. FITTON (1979-84) Qualified M B., Ch.B., with distinction in Surgery, London Hospital Medical College. Appointed Junior House Officer with Surgical unit of The London Hospital. W M and thim/A ROSALIND GRAY (1983-85) Graduated B.Eng., Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Bristol University. Appointed Design Engineer for Graduated B.A., Class 2, Div. 2, Graduated B.V.M. and S. Marconi Defence Systems, Hons. Economics, Nottingham Veterinary Science, Edinburgh Middlesex. University. Appointed to post with University. D. A. HADDOCK (1979-86) Unilever 1990. 1. M. DEMPSEY (1977-86) Graduated B.A., Class 2, Div. 2, J. D. BRIDGE (1979-86) Graduated B.A., Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. Politics, Newcastle upon Graduated LL.B., Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. Economic, York University. Tyne University. Appointed C. M. ADDISON (1979-86) Hons. Law, Manchester Appointed Trainee Accountant Graduate Trainee with Wincanton Graduated B.Soc.Sc., Class 2, University. Proceeding to Chester with Price Waterhouse. Distribution Services Ltd. Div. 1, Hons. Banking and Law College. BEVERLY JOAN DIXON (1983- JUDITH HAMILTON (1984-86) Finance, Birmingham University. N. BROWN (1982-84) Qualified 86) Graduated B.Sc., Class 2, Div. Graduated B.A., Class 2, Div. 1, Proceeding to appointment with M B., Ch.B., Aberdeen University 2, Hons. Agriculture, Newcastle Hons. Ancient History and British Aerospace. Medical School. Appointed House upon Tyne University. Appointed Archaeology, St. Davids University S. R. ANDREW (1978-85) Surgeon Raigmore Hospital, Management Trainee with Marks College, Wales. Graduated LL.B., Class 2, Div. 1, Inverness. and Spencer P.L.C. KATE M. HARGREAVES (1984- Hons. Law, King's College, H. BUCKLEY (1978-85) C. DONE (1976-86) Graduated 86) Graduated B.Sc., Ordinary. London. University of St. Andrews. I. S. ANDERSON (1978-85) CATHERINE E. HARRISON Graduated B.A., Class 2, Div. 1, THE PEEL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND (1982-84) Graduated B.A., Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. English, Edinburgh Hons. Geography, Selwyn College The Trustees of the Peel Thompson Scholarship: University. Appointed to Business Cambridge. Foundation Scholarship Fund David Andrew Hindle. Management with Sun Alliance. J. S. ASHCROFT (1975-82) have awarded the following R. J. HART (1978-84) Qualified Qualified B.M., B.S., Nottingham scholarships to Q.E.G.S. pupils PEEL SCHOLARSHIPS: M B., B.S., St. Thomas's Hospital, University, Medical School. for 1989: London. Appointed Senior House Officer, Eli Heyworth Scholarship: Andrew Gareth Barham, D. A. HASTON (1974-84) Gained Mansfield General Hospital. Suleman Ali: Daniel Thwaites Christopher Michael Brown, Diploma, Class 2, Div. 1, Rural HELEN ASHTON (1984-86) Scholarship: Patrick Darren Zuber Mohammed Bux, Estate Management, Royal Graduated B.A., Class 2, Div. 1, Emilianus; John Mercer Graham Eatough, Richard Agricultural College, Cirencester. Hons. Geography, Leeds Scholarship: David Saumitya Craig Hartley, Michael Brennan Appointed Land Management University. Proceeding to Post Chatterjee; John and Hannah Pickup. Graduate Diploma in Personnel Advisor with Ministry of Management at Manchester Agriculture, Agricultural Polytechnic. Graduated B.Sc., Class 3, Hons. B.A., Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. Development Advisory Service. A. ASPDEN (1980-86) Graduated Biochemistry, Leeds University. Physiological Sciences, Queen's FIONA L. M. HAWORTH (1984- B.A., Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. A. L. BURNS (1978-86) College, Oxford. 86) Graduated B.A., Class 1, Hons. Economics, Leicester Polytechnic. Graduated B.Sc., Ordinary. A. J. DUCKWORTH, B.Sc. (1974- Physiological Sciences/Medicine, J. S. BACKHOUSE (1981-86) Astronomy and Electronics, 83) Elected Associate of the Somerville College, Oxford. Graduated LL.B., Class 2, Div. 1, University of St. Andrews. Institute of Chartered Surveyors. Proceeding to Clinical Studies at Hons. Law, Staffordshire T. M. CHAN (1984-86) Graduated N. DUCKWORTH (1977-86) John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford. Polytechnic. Proceeding to B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. Graduated B.A., Class 2, Div. 1, A. V. HAYNES (1977-86) Chester Law College. Computation, U.M.I.S.T. Hons. Land Economy, St. Graduated B.A., Class 2, Div. 2, H. BAMBER (1975-85) Graduated G. J. CHARNLEY, M.B., B.S. Catharine's College, Cambridge. Hons. Politics, York University. B.Eng., Class III, Hons. (1971-78) Elected Fellow of the Appointed Chartered Surveyor, SUZANNE J. HEALD (1979-82) Mechanical Engineering, Leeds Royal College of Surgeons of Mason Owen and Partners, Qualified M B., Ch.B., Aberdeen University. Appointed to post with England and the Royal College of Liverpool. University Medical School. Trans-Marche-Link on Channel Surgeons of Edinburgh. P. C. DUXBURY (1979-86) LISA J. HIGHAM (1983-85) Tunnel. A. CHATTERJEE (1975-84) Graduated B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 1, Graduated B.A., Class 2, Div. 2, P. A. BARNES (1980-86) Qualified M B., Ch.B., Edinburgh Hons. Microbiology, University of Hons. Economics, York University. Graduated B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 2, University Medical School. Newcastle upon Tyne. Proceeding Appointed Trainee Chartered Hons. Biochemistry, Leeds Appointed House Officer, to the Chester College of Law. Accountant with Price University. Appointed Crosshouse Hospital, Kilmarnock. E. J. EATOUGH (1979-86) Waterhouse, Manchester. Management Trainee with Waste A. D. CHISHTI (1975-82) Qualified Graduated B.A., Class 2, Div. 2, A. G. HOCKEN (1979-86) Management Ltd. M B., Ch.B., Dundee University. Hons. Law, St. Chad's College Graduated B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 1, D. BARON (1979-86) Graduated D. COLLINS (1979-86) Graduated Durham University. Proceeding to Hons. Psychology, Reading B.A., Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. B.A., Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. Chester Law College. University. Librarianship, Leeds Polytechnic. Humanities, Huddersfield H. J. FAIRHURST (1975-84) M. HODGSON (1976-86) Appointed Curator, British Library Polytechnic. Qualified M B., Ch.B., Edinburgh Graduated B.A., Class 2, Div. 1, Bibliographic Services, London. ELIZABETH K. COWELL (1984- University, Medical School. Hons. Engineering Science & JANE BARRETT (1984-86) 86) Graduated B.A., Class 2, Div. Appointed House Officer at Economics, St. John's College, Graduated B.A., Class 2, Div. 1, 1, Hons. Accountancy, Newcastle Darlington Memorial Hospital. Oxford. Appointed Junior Hons. South East Asian Studies, upon Tyne Polytechnic. Appointed H. N. FARRELL (1978-86) Corporate Finance Executive with Hull University. as Trainee Chartered Accountant. Graduated B.A., Class 2, Div. 2, Deloitte Corporate Finance. RACHEL LOUISE BILLINGTON S. A. J. CROOK (1977-86) Hons. Philosophy, University of C. ROGER HUNT (1976-82) (1983-85) Graduated B.Sc., Graduated B.A., Class 2, Div. 2, Sheffield. Qualified M B., B.S., St. Thomas' Applied Chemistry, Leicester Hons. Accountancy, Hull VANESSA E. FEELY (1984-86) Hospital Medical School, London. Polytechnic. Appointed Research University. Graduated B A., Class 2, Hons. Appointed House Physician at Scientist with Kodak Ltd., G. DARBYSHIRE (1978-86) Mathematics, Trinity College, Burton-on-Trent General Hospital. •Research Division, Harrow. Graduated B.A., Class 2, Div. 1, Cambridge. Appointed Trainee A. IBBOTSON (1976-86) A. I. BOYLAND (1978-84) Hons. Archaeology, Cardiff Chartered Accountant with Spicer Graduated B.A., Class 2, Div. 1, Graduated B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 2, University. Proceeding to Post and Oppenheim, Cambridge, Hons. International History and Hons. Management Science, Graduate Research (Iron Age FIONA L. FELLOWS (1985-86) Politics, Leeds University. University of York. Ironwork) at Cardiff. Graduated B.A., Class 2, Div. 1, M. A. L. JONES (1979-85) G. R. W. BOYDEN (1979-85) W. J. DAVIES (1978-84) Hons. English, Queen Mary Graduated B.A., Class 2, Div. 2, AUTUMN, 1989 MAGISTER — Page 21

F. REID (1979-86) Graduated LL.B., Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. Law, Leicester University. Proceeding to Chester Law College. DEBRA RIDEHALGH (1984-86) Graduated B.A., Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. English Literature, Westfield, London University. Appointed Advertising Trainee with Yellowhammer P.L.C., London. LOUISE ROSTRON (1983-85) Graduated B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 1, ALISON LYTHGOE (1984-86) 88) Graduated B.Sc., Class 2, Div. Hons. Nursing, Bristol Polytechnic. Graduated B.A., Class 3, Hons. 1, Hons. Biochemistry, Dundee D. J. RYDEN (1964-74) Geography, Durham University. University. Graduated B.Eng., Class 1, Hons. Participating in an Operation ANDREA H. NEWTON (1983-85) Engineering (Design and Raleigh Expedition to Zimbabwe. Graduated B.A., Class 2, Div. 2, Appropriate Technology), S. M. LYTHGOE (1979-85) Hons. French, Hull University. Pro­ University of Warwick. ceeding to P.G.C.E. studies at Hull. Hons. Natural Sciences, Christ's Graduated B.Eng., Class 2, Div. 2, SARAH SAYNER (1983-85) N. P. NIXON (1976-86) Graduated College, Cambridge. Hons. Civil Engineering, Bolton Graduated B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 2, CHRISTINE J. KAY (1982-84) Institute of Higher Education. B.A., Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. Hons. Environmental Studies, Graduated B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 1, Appointed Trainee Engineer with Agricultural Zoology, Leeds Newcastle Polytechnic. Hons. Geology and Geography, R. M. Douglas Construction, University. ALEXANDRA H. SHAND (1984- Keele University. Proceeding to Birmingham. MAEVE O’REILLY (1983-85) 86) Graduated B.Sc., Speech read for Ph.D., in Geology at TANYA MAGELL (1984-86) Graduated LL.B., Class 2, Div. 2, Pathology and Therapy, Edinburgh University. Graduated LL.B., Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. Law, University of Reading. Manchester Polytechnic. M. B. KENNERLEY (1983-85) Hons. Law, Southbank Poly­ Proceeding to Chester Law M. W. SHAW (1979-86) Graduated B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 1, technic. Proceeding to Chester College. Graduated B.Eng, Class 2, Div. 1, KIRSTIE OWEN (1984-86) Hons. Maritime Studies, Liverpool Law College. Hons. Civil Engineering, Polytechnic. Appointed Trainee T. S. MAY (1985-86) Graduated Graduated B.A., Class 2, Div. 1, Loughborough University of Manager with Associated British B.Eng., Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. Hons. Humanities (History & Technology. Proceeding to Ports, Newport, South Wales. Electronic Engineering, Bristol Literature), Hatfield Polytechnic. Accountancy with Ernest and GWEN KENNY (1984-86) University. Appointed Electrical N. D. PALEY (1975-83) Whinney. KATY SHUTTLEWORTH (1983- Graduated B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 2, Engineer, B. P. Engineering. Graduated B.D.S., Dundee 85) Graduated B.Sc., Class 3, Hons. Pure and Applied J. A. MALIK (1983-85) Graduated University. Hons. Chemical Sciences, Mathematics, Exeter University. B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. N. PARKINSON (1975-85) University of Leeds. Appointed Trainee Actuary with Opthalmic Optics, U.M.I.S.T. Graduated B.A., Class 2, Div. 2, Bacon and Woodrow. K. N. KING (1979-86) Graduated B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. Land Management, Reading University. JOHN IS BANK’S AREA DIRECTOR Appointed Trainee Chartered Surveyor with Grimley J. R. Eve, JOHN HAWORTH (1946-50) has been appointed Lloyds Bank area London. director for Berkshire, covering 16 branches in Berkshire and South A. K. KOMOSA (1972-79) Oxfordshire. Graduated B.Ed., Class 2, Div. 2, He will be one of 90 area directors round the country, controlling groups Hons. Science and Mathematics, of branches, and with increased planning, budget control, promotional Leeds University. Proceeding to and marketing responsibilities across the range of bank services. teaching post at Cleckheaton John said “This is a further major development in improving our Middle School, Bradford. services and bringing decision-making closer to the customer. Effectively K. P. M. LABIB (1978-85) Graduated B.A., Class 2, Div. 1, it means we are moving the bank’s head office out to the locality and Hons. Natural Sciences, greatly shortening our lines of communication." Peterhouse College, Cambridge. John, 55, has been with Lloyds Bank since 1950. He was previously Proceeding to read for D.Phil. at chief manager for Reading. Oxford (1990). As well as overall control of the area's 16 branches, he will be S. M. LANCASTER (1979-86) responsible for services to corporate business customers through Lloyds Graduated B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 1, Bank Commercial Service and to smaller businesses through the bank's Hons. Land Management, newly created small business centre. Reading University. Proceeding to Healey and Baker, London. Chartered Surveyors. Appointed Trainee Optician with Hons. Business Studies, Teeside G. SIBBALD (1979-86) P. LEYLAND (1984-86) Dolland and Aitchison, Blackburn. Polytechnic. Appointed Market Graduated B.A., Class 2, Div. 2, Graduated B.Eng., Class 2, Div. 2, D. B. McEWAN (1976-86) Analyst with British Airways, Hons. Accounting & Finance, Hons. Electronic Engineering and Graduated B.A., Class 3, Hons. Heathrow. Liverpool Polytechnic. Appointed Mathematics, Nottingham Economics, Leeds University. I. PARTINGTON (1977-84) Trainee Chartered Accountant University. Appointed Software SUSAN J. McGREGOR (1984-86) Graduated B.A., Class 3, Hons. with Dolby, Holt and Co., Engineer with I.C.L. Stoke. Graduated B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 1, Physics, Birmingham University. Liverpool. S. LEWIS (1978-85) Awarded Hons. Politics & Law, South West Appointed Trainee Programmer RATHI SIVAYOHAM (1983-85) H.N.D. Landscape and Horticul­ Polytechnic. with J. Hemming & Co., Graduated B.Sc., Class 3, Hons. tural Technology, Askham Bryan J. C. MEREDITH (1976-86) Birmingham. Biochemistry, Sussex University. College of Horticulture. Appointed Graduated B.A., Politics, FERHANA PATEL (1983-85) I. J. SLATER (1979-85) Landscape Foreman, Kieron Portsmouth Polytechnic. Graduated LL.B., Class 2, Div. 1, Graduated LL.B., Class 2, Div. 1, Beattie Landscapes, Andover. C. E. METCALFE (1976-85) Hons. Law, Manchester Hons. Law, Bristol University. JOHN A. LORD (1976-85) Graduated B.A., Class 2, Div. 1, Polytechnic. Proceeding to G. SLINGER (1977-86) Graduated B.A., Double 1st Class, Hons. Operational Research and Chester Law College. Graduated B.A., Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. Engineering Science, Balliol Management Systems. Elected M. PEET (1978-85) Graduated Hons. Philosophy, Politics and College, Oxford. Proceeding to President of Hull University B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. Economics, Balliol College, read for a Ph.D., at Sheffield Athletic Union 1989-90. Mathematics and Computing, Bath Oxford. University researching for the CLAUDIA LOUISE MILLER University. Appointed Business JONATHAN M. SMITH (1977-85) Antennas, Propagation and Digital (1983-85) Graduated B.Sc., Class Analyst/Programmer with I.C.I. Graduated B.Sc., D.I.S., Class 2, Image Processing Group. 2, Div. 2, Hons. Physiotherapy, Paint. Div. 2, Hons. Management P. J. LORD (1978-85) Graduated London Hospital School of GAIL PERRY (1981-83) Sciences, University of B.A., Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. Physiotherapy. Appointed Junior Graduated B.A., Class 1, Hons. Loughborough. Appointed Buyer Econometrics and Social Physiotherapist at Furness Classics St. John's College, with Austin Rover, Birmingham. Statistics, Manchester University. General Hospital, Barrow-in- Cambridge. Appointed Trainee D. A. STAMP (1984-86) Appointed Actuarial Trainee, Furness. Tax Consultant, Deloitte, Haskins Graduated B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 1, Noble Lownes. SHARON A. M. MORLESE (1983- and Sells. CONTINUED ON PAGE 23 MAGISTER — Page 22 AUTUMN, 1989 Rachel A HISTORY OF HARTLEY HOUSE strikes CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 provided to the School by the enough money to secure an was still suffering from the effects Trustees allowed the Governors to annual income and thus put them in of post-war austerity, Queen carry out building work which a position to offer the School Elizabeth's was provided with would not otherwise have been financial assistance as and when it gold substantial room for expansion. possible; but the Trustees also was needed. Arthur Holden, who What is more the School had at its eased the financial pressures on served as Chairman of the Trus­ disposal a building of undoubted the School by agreeing to a tees from 1954 up to his retirement architectural quality — something nominal consideration in each in 1960, thus had a great deal for with additional classroom case. In fact, the total which to thank E. L. Hartley, and accommodation had not really consideration for all the land sold, from this time onwards the Hartley been noted for in previous years, which covered more than 2,600 House Trust was established as one as any ex-occupant of the "huts” in square yards, amounted to a mere of the School's major benefactors. the Upper Quad would no doubt £304, and the agreement that the The invaluable assistance confirm. It should also be noted School should pay the ground rent provided by the Trustees during that the agreement was made in of £29.11s.0d on the land — a that crucial period in the School's the wake of Butler's 1944 charge which had remained development may still be appre­ Education Act, at a time of great unchanged since its creation in ciated today: the Horsburgh Block educational upheaval. By leasing 1872! now forms the heart of the impres­ the land and building to the School Even in the light of their sive new maths block, the recent Governors, and thus retaining willingness to help QEGS, the extensions harmonising well with ownership of it, the Trustees could Trustees were still mindful of their the older building; the Holden give the School the benefit of extra position of responsibility as a Laboratories, now more than 30 pupil accommodation space while charitable body. Thus in 1953 and years old, still constitute the great RACHEL DUNCAN (1986-88) being sure of keeping the property again in 1958, covenants were part of the School's science received her Gold Award from the made which bound the purchasers under private control should the teaching facilities; and Hartley Duke of Edinburgh at St. James's School itself come under state of the land to maintain upon that House itself, still leased by the control at any time in the future. land classrooms and which School, at a rent of £123 (just as it Palace in June. During the 1950s, in addition to prevented the land from being was way back in 1953) provides a Rachel was at Westholme leasing Hartley House, the used for anything other than worthy home for the Art Department School from 1981-86, Trustees also assisted the educational purposes. (upstairs) and the Economics and subsequently moving to Queen School's programme of expansion Edwin Leach Hartley, whose Politics Department (downstairs). Elizabeth's. She says of her and modernisation by allowing the generosity had enabled the The building has, of course, experiences at QEGS that the Governors to purchase two large purchase of Hartley House to go served many functions in the past work was more challenging here ahead, and under whose plots of land forming part of the having been used for history, because there is great grounds of Hartley House. In 1953, chairmanship the Trust has classics, sixth form art and also as an area of 1,610 square yards was become firmly established, sadly the School's main library. competition. She much preferred sold, allowing the School to begin did not live to see the completion of Although the story of the past the method of teaching, enjoying construction of the “ 1953 the new science block, for he died work of the Hartley House Trust is two years here and entering into a Building", which was soon to in June 1954. His dedication to the worthy of our attention, the story is lot of activities. become the Horsburgh Block. In aims and ideals of the Trust was not an historical curiosity, but rather She was in the chorus of South 1958, another sale of land allowed such that he bequeathed £6,000 to an on-going saga. The present Pacific', played badminton to a high for the construction of a badly the Trust, which after payment of Chairman of the Trustees, William level, & raised £5,282 for the East estate duty left a net sum of £2,100 needed science facility, to be Hare Junior, became a Trustee in Lancs Scanner Appeal. A senior called the Holden Laboratories. at the Trustees' disposal. This September 1956, and took over the prefect in Drake House, she enjoyed Obviously, the extra space allowed the Trustees to invest chairmanship in 1964 following the death of Judge Walmsley, who had swimming and other sports. held the office for the previous three Gaining three Bs in Biology, years. He and his fellow Trustees, Chemistry and Mathematics at A- Carl Marsden, John Whittaker, Bill level, Rachel elected to go to Goodall, John Singleton and the Southampton University Medical Provost, The Very Reverend School. She is pictured with the Lawrence Jackson, have continued Derrick Lund Cup for Medical the work of offering financial Roy M a rIo r Endeavour, presented to her by assistance to the School for the extension, modernisation, the Lund family in commemoration (m e n s w e a r ) maintenance and refurbishment of of our former School Marshal s all the buildings on the Hartley long service to the school. House site. Rachel says of her present Careful investment over the experiences at Southampton that 53 King William Street years now means that the Trustees she is very busy every minute of the have at their disposal an annual day and, despite the fact that she BLACKBURN income, which ensures that the majority of requests made by the has only completed two terms there, Telephone: 59372 School (represented at meetings of in her second term she assisted at the Trustees by the Headmaster the deliveries of two babies, has and the Bursar, Mr. Waring), can be spent a day touring Southampton In new surroundings at:- answered favourably. with a G.P., and has been to some Thus, over the past 40 years, the horrific post mortems. Very 32 St James Street work of the Hartley House Trustees committed to Medicine, Rachel lives has helped to shape the develop­ in the Glen Eyre Hall of Residence BURNLEY ment of Queen Elizabeth's. The magnificent buildings serve as a where she has made many friends. Telephone: 23073 fitting tribute to Trustees past and She has played squash for the Hall, present: those who, over 40 years and hopes to do some sailing this ago, through their foresight and summer. Still very early to decide 47 Lune Street generosity, acquired Hartley House about her speciality, Rachel is and initially formed the Trust itself; moving towards the idea of PRESTON and, equally those who have since pathology. administered the Trust's property Rachel attended the Old Telephone: 50767 and funds so as to bring the greatest possible benefit to the Blackburnians' Dinner last School. December and is keen to set up an 24 Abbey Street QEGS already owes an obvious OB dinner in Southampton, debt of gratitude to the Hartley welcoming young men and ladies ACCRINGTON House Trust — it will surely have from the land of tripe and clogs to yet more for which to thank it in the delightful waters of the Solent. Telephone: 31742 future years. She thoroughly recommends ANDREW J. FORBES (1979-89) Southampton. AUTUMN, 1989 MAGISTER — Page 23

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 21 Hons. Electronic, Computer Systems Engineering, Lough­ borough University. C. J. STANCLIFFE (1978-85) Graduated B.Eng., Civil Engineer­ SCHOOL IN TOP ing, Teeside Polytechnic. Appointed Graduate Engineer, A. Monk Building & Civil Engineering Ltd. A. D. STATION (1977-84) Graduated B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 2, CRICKET THRILLER Hons. Applied Biology, Liverpool Polytechnic. Appointed Medical Scientific Officer, Edgware General Hospital. C. R. STURTIVANT (1980-85) Graduated B.A., Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. Computer Science, Girton QEGS lose College, Cambridge. J. R. STYPINSKI (1978-85) Final in last Graduated B.A., Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. History and Politics (EQ), University of York. 2 balls S. M. U. SULAIMAN (1981-86) Graduated B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 1, QUEEN ELIZABETH GS came so Hons. Chemical Pathology, Leeds close to glory in the Barclays University. Proceeding to Clinical Banks national under-17s schools Studies at University of Leeds. cricket championship final, before R. A. SYME (1978-85) Graduated being beaten by Millfield on the B.A., Hons. Economics, University penultimate ball of a thrilling final. of Stirling. It was one of the best schools ANN M. TAYLOR (1983-85) finals seen as QEGS made 194 for Graduated B.Eng., Class 1, Hons. Mechanical Engineering, Imperial four in their 45 overs, only to see College, London. Millfield, who included seven boys R. THOMPSON (1956-63) on cricket scholarships, pip them Awarded B.Sc., and elected a at 195 for eight. winning single from the next to last On the above photograph, Fellow of the Royal Society of Andrew Holroyd was the batting Mr. Geoffrey Milligan, Director Edinburgh. Head of the Production hero for QEGS, after retiring hurt ball. In a subsequent letter from the of the South East Regional Genetics Department at the when he was five with a damaged Edinburgh Research Station of the Chairman of the Barclays Bank Office of Barclays Bank and finger. He returned after the fall of Chairman of the Barclays Bank Institute of Animal Physiology and the fourth wicket and made an Sports Club, Mr. Geoffrey Milligan Genetics Research. commented . . . "Although your Sports Club, is seen presenting unbeaten 58 on the Barclays Bank Mr. David Tracy, his sub­ A. H. TURNER (1975-85) team will naturally be disappointed ground at Norbury, South London. manager, with Mr. Tracy's Old Graduated B.A., Class 2, Div. 1, at losing the match by such a Holroyd shared an unbroken Blackburnian tie, courtesy of Hons. Management Systems, Hull stand of 99 with Jeff Hacking, who narrow margin, they have every Grays Outfitters. In the same University. Appointed Trainee hit 43 not out and later claimed right to be proud of their photograph, the Head Master, Sales Manager with Ross Young three . performance throughout the wearing his Barclays Bank Division of United Biscuits. MICHAEL J. WALMSLEY, B.Ed. Gareth Cordingley (39) and season. You have some fine Cricket Club tie, courtesy of (1969-1976) Appointed Deputy David Catlow (23) also made young cricketers who will Barclays Bank, and his half-blue undoubtedly go on to make their blazer, courtesy of Oxford Headteacher at Holy Trinity C. of significant contributions. E. Primary School, Tarleton, Victory looked certain as mark in senior cricket.” University Lacrosse Club, is seen congratulating Mr. Tracy Lancs., from January 1st, 1990. Millfield were contained to 137 for At the close of the ceremony on on his support for his old G. D. WARD (1980-86) Graduated seven with just eight overs to go. A one of the hottest days in London LL.B., Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. Law, for 40 years, the Headmaster school. Mr. Tracy’s connection flurry of 23 runs from the 41 st and with the school was thus Staffordshire Polytechnic. Pro­ presented Mr. Geoffrey Milligan 42nd overs turned the tide. revived at a cost of Life ceeding to Chester Law College. From the last over Millfield with the School's badge to thank Membership of the Old J. B. WARD (1976-84) Qualified needed two runs and, after a run Barclays for their excellent Blackburnians’ Association on M.B., Ch.B., University of Edinburgh out scare, they snatched the hospitality and warm welcome. this happy occasion. Medical School. Appointed House Officer in General Medicine at Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh. M. WELCH, M.B., Ch.B. (1972- 79) Awarded F.R.C.S. at Edinburgh. Appointed Senior House Officer, Withington Hospital, Manchester. N. WILKS (1980-86) Graduated B.A., Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. Geography, Leeds University. Proceeding to read for M.Sc. M. R. WHARTON (1977-85) Graduated B.Sc., Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. Geology, Imperial College, London University. Proceeding to read for Ph.D., at Durham University. D. J. WILKIN (1980-86) Graduated B.Eng., Class 1, Hons. Electronic Engineering and Mathematics, Nottingham University. Won British Telecom Prize for outstanding work throughout the course. RUTH E. WILKINSON (1982-84) Graduated B.Sc., Class 1, Hons. Mr. Milligan was presented with a crest of the School after making the presentations to both teams — Chemistry, University of Wales he is pictured above with the plaque and the Blackburn contingent. College of Cardiff. MAGISTER — Page 24 AUTUMN, 1989

DAVID IAN FORBES (1954-63) gained his LIB (Hons).” one of 16 partners in Forbes and was elected chairman of the OBA “My elder brother John (1951- Partners Solicitors of Blackburn, at the annual meeting in November 61) after A-levels and a spell in the Accrington, Clitheroe and Preston. last year. David came to Horncliffe Merchant Navy, spent several “Almost from leaving school, I in 1953 under the eagle eye and years at Swansea University and became a playing member of the considerate tuition of Mrs. Tarver. obtained his PhD. My younger Old Blackburnians AFC until my “After an initial spurt of academic brother Peter (1959-68) body rebelled some 21 years later. brilliance (1 term) I settled down to proceeded from School to Leeds Irrespective of the footballing a more mediocre standard which School of Architecture and now ability, it seems only I knew I had, I continued throughout my time at works in Manchester as a was content to remain in the 4th XI school,” he says modestly. “ I must Community Architect.” with the occasional game for the confess that QEGS achieved more After obtaining sufficient O-level 3rds and one guest appearance in with the rest of my family. My father passes, I became an Articled Clerk goal for the 2nd XI. John Donald (1922-31) obtained in my fathers solicitors firm and Towards the end of his career, his School Certificate (as I think it qualified as a solicitor in 1968. I he received a winners medal in the was called then) and went on to have continued to practice in LAL 3rd and 4th Division Knock- DAVID FORBES Manchester University where he Blackburn ever since and am now Out Cup and shortly after, was voted 4th XI Player of the Year at the age of 40. He was a committee member of the football club for most of his playing years and was secretary for 10 years. NEW BISHOP In 1967, David was at law college, the Old Blackburnian Association's secretary for 37 years, Harold Burrows, announced his wish to retire. This was reluctantly accepted by the committee and the task of TO SPEAK AT appointing a new one taken up. OUR guest speaker at the annual David’s father was on the dinner in Big School on Friday, committee and, without prior December 15th is the new Bishop consultation with David, put forward his son’s name. “This of Blackburn, the Right Rev. Alan rather surprised me (and possibly Chesters. DINNER others!) as I was not even a Former QEGS teacher Brian member of the committee at that Hardcastle returns to School to School, West Yorkshire and St. Veterans team which plays in time,” says David. “ However I was propose a toast appropriately Chad's College, University of national competitions. duly elected. Our good friend and Many will know that Brian, who is — to the School. Durham, where he gained a member, Harry King, stood in as degree in modern history. 47, attended Holme Valley The Bishop was appointed in acting secretary for a year until I He later took a degree in Grammar School, Honley, near January to succeed the Right Rev. finished my exams.” theology at St. Catherine’s, Oxford Huddersfield, before gaining a D. Stewart Cross on his retirement. “ I have remained as secretary and was appointed curate of St. Class 1 in geography at St. Bishop Chesters was formerly ever since and must say, from not Anne's, Wandsworth from 1962 to Edmund Hall, Oxford. He took a and has really having any strong thoughts 1966. He was appointed chaplain Diploma in Education and taught been a member of the Standing of joining the committee to being and head of religious education at geography at Collyer's School, thrown in at the deep end, I do not Committee of the Church of Tiffin School, Kingston-Upon- Horsham, before moving to in any way regret it. I have enjoyed England General Synod for four Thames and left in 1972 to become QEGS. serving the Association in this way years. He is also a member of its Director of Education and Rector Brian will also be remembered Board of Education and chairman of Brancepeth in the Diocese of for his soccer skills and junior team and despite the fact it has not been of the School s Committee. Durham. coaching before moving on to able to include me in its list of star The Bishop was ordained in In 1975, he was appointed looking after the 1st XI. In the 16 pupils.” 1962 and has a long involvement honorary canon of Durham years in charge, he saw them win “ I have gained immense in parochial ministry as well as Cathedral and was appointed the Public School Sixes Cup three pleasure from being able to experience as a school chaplain in Archdeacon of Halifax in 1985. times, the Plate Competition twice maintain links with the school and Surrey and diocesan director of He has been a church and the Lancashire under 19s fellow Old Boys and hope I can education in Durham. commissioner since 1982 and a championship in 1982. He was continue to serve the Association Speaking before the recent member of the Board of Governors also in charge of squash at School in one form or another for many concensus in the Church of since 1984. from 1982 until 1986. years to come." England for the ordination of Brian Hardcastle came to QEGS women priests, the bishop, aged as head of geography in 1967 and 52, said he did not believe the was appointed Senior Master theological case for such a change (deputy head) of Forest School, Olympic swimmer to wed had been made conclusively nor near Snaresbrook, London, in did he see sufficient consensus in September 1986. CONGRATULATIONS to Nick The summer of 1986 they spent the church, let alone Christendom, He has been getting around Hodgson (1977-84), our Olympic apart which was a strain for both of for such a step to be taken. since he moved — field trips in this swimmer, on his engagement to them. Having decided to get He felt however that exploration country as well as visits to India, Jillian Hayden, a Canadian lass! married, they became engaged on must continue. He did not think the Nepal and Egypt with the school. Nick and Jillian met in Canada Christmas Day. They are now church would split if it happened. Next year, they plan to go to South where Nick was studying scraping the pennies together for " The Bishop is married with a son America. psychology at the University of the big day! Jill is living at Nick's David, 13. His wife Jennie recently Brian will be remembered for his Calgary and training hard in the parent’s home in Darwen. She is retired as head teacher of a squash playing, which is pool. For perhaps about two years currently on a working visa which Dewsbury County Primary School. continuing with success. He Jill was “just another girl on the runs out in May so they're The Bishop's hobbies are reached the final of the Essex over team” and it wasn’t until late 1985 frantically trying to sort something railways, walking and reading. He 45s squash last year and is a that they began to spend more out so she can stay for longer. was educated at Elland Grammar regular member of the Essex time together. Our best wishes to them both.