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SPEECH DAY 1970 CONTENTS Speech Day was held on Friday, May 29th. It was a fine early summer's day. The sun shone, and the grounds were looking School News Literary Section their best, fresh and green. The distinguished visitor was Sir Derman Christopherson, O.B.E., F.R.S., Vice-Chancellor of Speech Day 1970 ... 3 The Tyranny of the Durham University. The Chairman of the Governors, the Dean Motor Car 27 Prizes 9 of Durham, took the chair and welcomed the very large number Staff News 9 The Better Part of of parents and friends who had come. He then asked the Head- School Facts 10 Valour 27 master to give his report for the year, which is here printed: Entrance Scholarships 'These Do I Love' ... 28 Mr. Dean, Mr. Vice-Chancellor, Mr. Mayor, Ladies and Gentle- 1970 10 The Man 29 men, Chapel Notes 11 The 'Scharnhorst' Last winter the Headmasters' Conference celebrated its Dramatic Society ... 12 Escapes 29 centenary. It was founded by Edward Thring, Headmaster of Staff Play 14 Uppingham, one of the powerful and reformist figures of educa- tion in mid-Victorian England. Some seventeen years earlier he Music 15 had been a candidate for the Headmastership of Durham, but Paris 1970 16 Games Section the Governors had preferred Holden, the then Headmaster of Clay-Pigeon Club ... 16 General Review ... 33 Uppingham. Thring applied for the vacancy thus created at Film Club 17 Uppingham, and was appointed there. It has therefore been, Boat Club 33 Social Service Society 17 I confess, a source of some small and quite unjustifiable satisfac- Cricket 37 Sixth Form Society and tion to me in this H.M.C. centenary year to reflect that the post Track and Field ... 41 St. Aildred Society ... 17 I now hold is one for which the great Thring was considered Cross-Country Running 44 Tristram Society ... 18 unworthy. A hundred years ago too the first Education Act was Swimming 47 passed, laying the foundation of elementary education for all, Debating Society ... 18 Basketball 48 on which successive Acts have built the present vast educational The Printing Club ... 19 Shooting 48 edifice; and it is highly gratifying and appropriate that we should Railway Society ... 19 Fencing 49 be honoured to-day with the presence of the Mayor and that C.C.F 20 he should this year be himself a Primary School Headmaster. Dates for 1971 22 A hundred years ago this School had already been 26 years Avete 23 on this more spacious site, having outgrown its confined build- Valete 24 O.D. News 52 ings on Palace Green, which had been its site for many hundred SCHOOL NEWS

years before. In 1870 the University was a young 38-year-old, copy; the full details you can read in the Dunelmian. The two and in its earliest years a predecessor of mine could combine remarkable points are that this has been an all-round achieve- the Headmastership of this School with the holding of the Pro- ment, not confined to one or two sports alone, and second, that fessorship of Mathematics in the University. That, of course, it has happened at a time when we have reorganised the system was before the telephone was invented; and I sometimes feel to give more choice to the boys and a bigger place for such it must have been before the invention of paper too. It would sports as swimming, basketball and shooting. The Cricket XI indeed give me great pleasure, Mr. Vice-Chancellor, if you finished last season unbeaten in School matches, winning seven found yourself able to reciprocate by combining your office with a and drawing two, thus beating the 1956 Xl's record of seven Headship of one of my Departments; but I am well aware how wins, one draw and one loss, and it is difficult to escape the the scale of things has changed. A Vice-Chancellor's task, conclusion that they were our most successful team ever. The indeed, must be one of the most exacting and exhausting a man Cricket Festival held here after the end of term proved an enor- can these days be called upon to perform; and to combine the mous success. Even the visitors, St. Bees, Giggleswick and task of ordering a large University with the additional task, as Woodhouse Grove, were kind enough to say so, in spite of our Chairman of their Committee, of keeping in order your fellow defeating all three of them. This year the Festival will be held at Vice-Chancellors must be as formidable an undertaking as to St. Bees. The Rugby XV, containing many of the previous year's pile Pelion on Ossa; only giants can do it. We are proud and young team, had their most successful season for six years, delighted that you have found time to come here this afternoon; winning twelve and only losing two of their matches in the long and if I am unlikely ever to be able to welcome you here as a Christmas term. The Captain, Miller, subsequently crowned Head of Department, we can always welcome you back among his career at the School by playing in the England Schools XV us, as we do to-day, as a former parent. against France and Scotland, something which not even Mike Since last year three new Governors have come to the Govern- Weston did. In the Easter term the Cross-Country runners won ing Body, the new Archdeacon of Durham, Canon Perry, Canon all their matches against individual schools, though at larger Hopkins and the Chairman of the Agricultural Division of I.C.I., meetings they were rather shy of the crowds and could not Mr. Pennock. I hope that all three will enjoy their association quite repeat their wins; and in the Senior House Run Spedding with the School, and I am sure the School will profit greatly from created a new record. Athletics last term were again hampered their wisdom. by poor weather. This year we did manage to hold Sports Day, Without for a while being fully conscious of what was happen- when one record was broken, the Junior Shot Put, by a clear ing, we gradually found ourselves during the year in the middle two feet; but the track was too slow for breaking records. But of one of those high seasons of sporting achievement which last summer's season ended with two boys representing Durham occur in schools from time to time. I shall not attempt to do County and one reaching the semi-finals of the All-England more than pick out the highlights, nor shall I indulge in knocking Schools Championships and our relay team was ranked second SCHOOL NEWS

in the country at youth level. This summer's season has started the results of A level last July, two boys won places at Cam- well. Our outstanding runner Spedding won the Schoolboy 1500 bridge Colleges to go straight up that October, one to read metres at the Crystal Palace at Easter—a really distinguished Medicine and one Geography; and in the Christmas term, one by achievement—and at the Durham County Senior Schools Cham- examination and one on his A level results, two more boys pionships recently we won four events, surpassing last year's gained places for this coming October, one for Law at Cambridge three. In swimming we have broken 127 records since last Speech and one for English at Oxford. But the outstanding achievement Day, though without a computer it is becoming difficult to keep was that of Ross, Head of School, who in one and the same term accurate count, boys have won over 50 Personal Survival awards, won an English-Speaking Union Scholarship to America (where 25 Life Saving awards, and one boy, Fisher, has gained the he now is) and an Exhibition to read Law at Christ's College, highest practical award obtainable of the Royal Life-Saving Cambridge. This was an impressive double to bring off. Society, the Distinction award. In rowing last year's first crew The number of University places gained was once again up equalled the School record for the long course, but such is the on the previous year's figure. A total of nineteen British Uni- rising standard of all clubs that we could not win any cups at versity places was gained by last year's leavers, together with Durham Regatta. However this season has started, you may say, one place at a London Teaching Hospital, making an effective satisfactorily. The first IV have won at all their Regattas to date, twenty. About two-thirds went to read Science subjects, of and in the triangular fixture against Lancaster and St. Peter's which Engineering and Medicine were the most common, and recently we won both the 1st Vllls and the Colts Vllls events. one third to read a wide variety of Arts subjects. This compares Such then is the record. Surely this run cannot continue much with 18 places the year before and an average of 15 a year in the longer. When it ends, I hope we shall not think the School has mid-sixties. In addition two leavers went to places at American suddenly gone to the dogs. What is important is that people Universities. It thus gives me great pleasure to be able to report should enjoy playing these sports for their own sake and improve that the rising trend noted last year has continued. on their own previous best. The staff, the boys and I all know You may be interested in a small (and admittedly not very that these things must never be got out of proportion. Success difficult) piece of research I recently carried out. I wanted to can do a lot for everyone's morale, but sporting success alone discover how many leavers each year during the last decade is not the only or the most important criterion of a good school. had gained 2 A level passes, this being the minimum, though Nor indeed is academic success. But the fact remains that O and not by any means sufficient, qualification for entry to Univer- A level passes are still of paramount importance in determining sities. I took the average for each three-year period; and this career prospects, and I am glad therefore to be able to balance is what I found—that the average number of leavers with 2 A this record in sport with an equally good academic record. level passes in the years 1962-64 was 20 and that this number For this has been a notable year for academic achievements. rose steadily until in the last three years 1967-1969 it has averaged Last year was, I think, good, but this year has been better. On 30—an increase in 5 years of no less than 50 per cent. SCHOOL NEWS

I would be misleading you, however, if you were to take away satisfactory, and Richard Robinson our leading trombonist the impression that your sons all now write clear English or by winning the cup in the Open Woodwind and Brass Section argue with impeccable logic. I must come clean; it is not true. at the Stockton Music Festival. In our own Chapel there have I think there is good reason behind some of the recent complaints been opportunities to hear many good concerts: Bede College from Industry to the Schools Council about the standard of Orchestra, University College Choral Society, Organ Recitals English and Mathematics they find in Sixth Formers and even and the London Trombone Quartet have all been heard there. in graduates applying for jobs. (Even so, judging by the letters It is only a pity that not more of your sons take these oppor- I frequently get from Industry, they seem to let an awful lot in.) tunities on offer so close at hand to hear live music. To pass in Use of English or English Language is certainly In the curriculum Spanish went on offer for the first time, in better than to fail, but is, from my own reading of the English the Lower Sixth. We hoped at least half a dozen might take the of many successful candidates, no guarantee of clarity or purity plunge. In fact 24 have. We also entered a team of Lower Sixth of expression. Still, to pass is better than to fail; in the Kingdom boys for the inter-school Business Game, organised by the of the blind the one-eyed man is King. Institute of Chartered Accountants to foster an interest in The year has also seen a wide variety of other activities and business management. We got through the first round, the only opportunities. In Dramatics, for the School Play last term we school from the North-East to do so, but our Board of Directors went modern ('One Way Pendulum' by N. F. Simpson), for the failed to make a big enough profit in the next round. In this, of Staff Play this term we went mad (as if that were anything new) course, they were only too accurately copying their elders in and in House Recits, last autumn we had the great pleasure of the real business world at present. seeing Langley House performing for the first time and more To continue what Juvenal, as I am sure you will all agree, than holding their own. We have also seen and heard two imagin- would have called this farrago, would have called this farrage, ative productions by the Durham University Theatre. In Music on offer this winter for the first time was Clay-Pigeon Shooting, we made our nearest approach yet to Opera by staging 'Acis for a limited number only on grounds of safety. A group of more and Galatea' in December in conjunction with Durham High senior boys again volunteered to undergo the rigours of Arduous School, to whose Headmistress I am most grateful. Our brass Training Camp in Glencoe at Easter, canoeing, mountaineering ensemble has supplied the music on several occasions in the and ski-ing with expert assistance. Two boys of the C.C.F. Cathedral while the organ there has been overhauled, including Naval Section, Lunn and Staveley, have just won Royal Naval the Founders and Benefactors Service and the Memorial Service Scholarships for entry in due course to Dartmouth, provided for the Earl of Scarbrough, and it has won much favourable that their G.C.E. exam, results are satisfactory this comment. Two of our senior boys have particularly distinguished summer. At Easter too Mr. Dunn and Mr. Welsh of the Modern themselves musically, John Bell by winning a Choral Scholarship Language Department took—yes and brought back—a party of to Durham University, provided that his A level grades are boys on a week's trip to Paris. Our new Careers Master, Mr. SCHOOL NEWS

Morton, was lucky enough to be able to get us included in the School so attractive—especially for Speech Day. They can be limited number of schools in which the Birkbeck Careers Aptitude assured that their work does not go unappreciated. And we Tests—devised by the Psychology Department of London Uni- should also remember with gratitude all the other staff, the versity—have been administered. All the Upper Fifth had the matrons, caterers, cleaners and others whose loyal work helps chance to take these tests and almost all did so. The value of to keep this school running smoothly. To the Domestic Bursar these tests in indicating abilities and interests is still not wholly and to my secretary I give especial thanks. proved, but I am anxious that we should take advantage of any Langley House opened in September as planned. Its numbers opportunities which present themselves in this important field have risen from under 30 to over 35 during the year, and a num- of Careers Guidance. ber of valuable pioneers have transferred from other Houses to So I could continue. It is only when I sit down to think over help its start. It has bravely entered for a number of competitions, the year systematically that even I realise just how much goes on. and this week it beat another House into bottom place in the The opportunities are great, and you will see that we are trying House Song competition and is to-day in the final of Yards all the time to improve them. It is also gratifying when so many Cricket, a promising first year. boys make such good use of them. The fact is that they are I come now to two matters of longer term significance for the extremely fortunate to be taught by a staff of such quality as this. School. The first is the renewal of the Appeal. As you know, the The standards are set by the staff, and their enthusiasm, willing- Governors decided last summer holidays to launch an Appeal ness and perseverance are things which deserve proper recog- as the only way of financing further capital development. I said nition, especially in such a successful year as this. We are also a year ago that as Headmaster 1 very much hoped that the impetus lucky at Durham in the considerable help we receive from friends of capital development which has done so much in the last eight in the vicinity. Two people in particular I should like to mention, years to modernise the School would somehow or other be able Commander Bickmore, a former member of the staff, now re- to be sustained; and on behalf of myself and the Governors, the tired but a man who looks (I hope this will not embarrass him) a staff and the boys, I want to thank most sincerely all those people a good ten if not twenty years younger than he is, who gives who have already given their support. This School has every valuable help in Rowing, Rugby and Dramatics; and Canon reason to be as proud of, and grateful to, its benefactors of this Ganderton, former Headmaster of the Chorister School, who present time as to its benefactors of times past. The total sub- gives regular help with Communion Services in Chapel on scribed is already £38,500 and is rising steadily at about £1,000 Sundays and who, incidentally, celebrating at Communion last a week. The first fruits of this renewed benefaction should soon Sunday marked the fiftieth anniversary of his ordination—in be in use. The Language Laboratory will be installed in the this the equal of the Pope. summer holidays, and at the same time the opportunity will be This is also the place to pay tribute to the work of the grounds- taken to transform the whole teaching environment of the Lan- men, gardeners and porters, who do so much to make th s guage Department. None of this would have been possible SCHOOL NEWS

without the help of this new generation of benefactois. The must set the pace, and this year they have set a fast one. faster support flows in, the sooner we shall be able to implement But I end on a note of caution. A good school will aim to set our further plans. Enough said. before the young and foster in them the highest standards and Secondly, we have decided to try admitting a limited number ideals. This is what society expects. Yet adult society does not of boys, a group of about 12 to 15, at age 11. The aim here is to always itself set a very admirable example, and makes the task make it easier for a boy to enter the Independent from the State of schools that much harder. A school does not exist in isolation system; and indeed the intention is to admit such boys only As parents we have a big part to play in the educative process, in from Primary Schools and not to allow transfer from Preparatory helping our sons and daughters grow to responsibility and Schools. Entry will be by examination in English and Mathematics; maturity. I hope you do your part. It is vitally important that as we can only take a limited number, it will be only fair to see School and Home work together with consistency of standards. that they form a homogeneous group. Entry at 13 will not become People seem more and more to get caught in the grip of fashion, more difficult. Whether or not sufficient candidates come for- in spite of the emancipation from its grip which wider education ward for entry at 11 remains to be seen. But in past years I received should bring. It is unfashionable at present to advocate the more enquiries than might be expected on this subject, and ideals of hard and honest work, of truth, of cleanliness, of respect many people were surprised and disappointed to learn that for people and property, of discipline as opposed to self-indul- entry at this age was not possible. If you happen to know of gence. anyone who might be interested, I should be grateful if you would Yet it is where these qualities are found that experience shows bring this scheme to his notice and ask him to get in touch with that the greatest success and happiness for all is achieved, and me. About half the places for this September have already been this seems to me to apply to any human community, whether taken, which is a promising start. it be a nation, a school or indeed a boarding house. These qualities are perhaps needed more than ever to-day, and I hope This then, is my report for the year. If I could rightly describe you will join with the School in doing your bit to foster them. Durham School last year as a lively and innovating place, I think the same can justifiably be said of it again this year. We have broken yet more records and reached yet higher standards over a wide field. Not all boys, of course, can break records or reach After presenting the prizes, Sir Derman Christopherson spoke the standards set by the most gifted. But that does not matter. on different kinds of pretence which were all too often found in What matters is this, that every boy—whatever his gifts or lack education; first, the pretence of doing little work while in fact of them—should try to surpass his own previous best. That is doing a great deal; and second, the pretence of doing a great for him a fine achievement, and something which no-one has deal of work while in fact doing very little. For both these pre- any right to disparage, however humble that achievement may be. tences examinations were an effective way of getting at the Of the most gifted, of course, much is required. It is they who truth. The third pretence, where fathers maintained that they SCHOOL NEWS

in their youth were free from the faults of their present-day sons' Nuttall Prize for Biology J. H. Kynaston was not so easy to pierce, but was, he believed, a pretence none- S. R. Musgrave, K.S. theless; and he thought that by and large young men to-day D. B. Sprague were much less given to hiding behind pretences of any sort Lowson Prize for Chemistry J. T. Jackson than were their fathers, and better so. R. G. Drummond Junior Recitation A. Hart, K.S. As last year, the marquee was big enough to seat everyone, Senior Recitation W. D. Surtees and boys sat with their parents. Poole House had tea in the Junior Music F. R. D. Fenning Gym, where parents had a chance to meet the new Housemaster, Senior Music R. M. Robinson Mr. Copeland and his wife; tea for the rest was in Big School. Headmaster's Prize for Good Progress The final of Yards Cricket was played between School House and in Lower Sixth A. B. Alton Langley; Langley House and the Sanatorium were open to A. C. Holroyd visitors; and there was an Art Exhibition and informal concert. P. A. V. Johnson R. Maher P. J. Robinson, K.S. PRIZES D. K. Westbury Headmaster's Prize for Head of School R. G. Drummond Hodgson Prize for English Verse A. N. Glover Gawan-Taylor Prize for English Essay C. D. Kitchin Gough Prize for English Verse J. S. Hobson Ker Prize for Modern History C. McCann STAFF NEWS Ker prize for Ancient History J. E. Baird At the end of this term Dr. Gibby will be leaving us after three Green Prize for Classics ... J. E. Baird valuable years as a part-time member of staff here supplementing Jackson Prize for Latin Prose J. H. Croasdell our Physics teaching. His cultured and knowledgeable person- Scott-Latimer Prize for French R. E. R. Slack ality will be a great loss to us. John Holden came to us two years Richardson-Bunbury Prize for French A. C. Holroyd ago to teach English temporarily while he made up his mind Morley-Wells Prize for Geography G. T. Buffey whether or not to try for a career at the Bar. He has now, un- Bishop Lee Prize for Divinity A. N. Glover fortunately for us, decided to go to Oxford to take a Teaching Metcalf Prize for Maths D. L. Barratt Diploma Course. We who have known him find it difficult to M. Sabourian imagine anyone with a more obvious natural gift for teaching, Henry Smith Prize for Physics J. T. Jackson and he should be able to teach them a lot at Oxford next year. D. L. Barratt He will be missed particularly for his contribution to Chapel SCHOOL NEWS

Services as a Lay Reader and for his help with Music, with Marlburian as it happens following another. We all wish them Dramatic Productions and with the Printing Club. His love of well as they take up these important posts. words and infectious enthusiam have been an inspiration to us Mr. D. J. Greenhough joined the staff in January to teach all. Chemistry and Physics. He is already a well established member Leaving after a stay here of twenty-three years will be our of the staff, and we look forward to welcoming in September Head Biologist, Harry Perkins, to return to his old School in his other men who give every promise of making the same quality native Essex. He has built up a department of which he can be of contribution to the School as have our leavers. justly proud, and pioneered much original work, and even devel- W.B.C. oped his own O level course. He was for many years Poole House Tutor and has supervised the School Store with un- SCHOOL FACTS obtrusive skill. His influence upon the intellectual life of the School Monitors School has been felt far beyond the Biology Department, and R, G. Drummond (Head of School and of Poole House) his gentleness and compassion have been a comfort and en- D. J. Bell (Head of Caffinites) couragement to more people than he might guess. R. E. R. Slack (Head of School House) Finally, but by no means least, we shall be losing Hugh Dillon, P. R. Walton (Head of Langley House) who this September becomes Headmaster of King's School J. H. Croasdell (S) Tynemouth. The debt which this School owes to him is enormous, T. N. M. Finlay (P) and cannot adequately be expressed. As Head of History, as J. T. Jackson (P) for many years Commander of the C.C.F. as Poole Housemaster N"mbers for the last nine years and Second Master for the last four, Boarders Dayboys his influence has been all pervasive, and not just within the School House 53 14 School. He and Dinah have many friends in the City and indeed Caffinites 52 11 this whole County who will be sad at their leaving, though luckily Poole House 57 13 they will not be going so far that we cannot expect to see them Langley House — 37 from time to time—but still less often than we would like. Our warmest congratulations go to him also on his appointment as a 162 75 Deputy Lieutenant of the County. He and Dinah take with them our best wishes for success and happiness at Tynemouth and thanks for all their loyal and devoted work for this School. ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS 1970 Mr. Marsden will be succeeding Mr. Dillon as Second Master The Lowe Scholarship and an Honorary King's Scholarship: and Mr. Copeland will become the new Poole House Master, one S. J. Lightley The Chorister School, Durham SCHOOL NEWS

A Sir John Priestman Scholarship and Honorary King's Mr. G. Whitehouse. Scholarship: Dr. J. Haywood Thomas, Reader in Divinity, Durham University. D. R. Bailes The Chorister School, Durham Rev. J. R. Marsden. Exhibition: Canon D. N. Goldie. G. Smith The Chorister School, Durham Rev. R. J. W. Bevan. There were three Christenings during the Easter holidays; CHAPEL NOTES Nicholas John Myers, John David Nicholas Gedye, Lucinda Howe. We send our best wishes to all three of them. There were the usual services in Chapel over Christmas. A large number of parents, friends and O.D.s attended the Carol Soon after the start of the Summer term members of the Upper service and the collection of £43 was sent to the Spastics Society and Lower Sixth attended a conference of the C.E.M. at the at Hawksworth Hall. We were glad to welcome many friends at Johnston School. The Rev. J. L. R. Crawley, Chaplain of New- the Christmas Eve Communion and also on Christmas Day. castle University, introduced the theme 'Divine Discontent'. The preachers during the Easter term included two with close This was followed by general group discussions, and questions connections with the School, the Rev. Michael Bates O.D., raised were answered by a panel of speakers. It was generally who is now Vicar of Newbottle, and Mr. Geoffrey Whitehouse, agreed that the Conference was interesting and instructive. Headmaster of Hexham Grammar School, who used to be senior On the panel was the Rev. J. W. Green, Minister of Durham Maths master at the School. We also welcomed the new Arch- Congregational Church. He has had many happy associations deacon of Durham, the Ven. M. Perry. with the School during his time in Durham, and we are sorry that this was his last official activity with us. He takes our best The Lenten addresses were given by the Rev. J. W. Rogerson, wishes with him in his new parish. Lecturer in Theology, University of Durham. His three talks were quite well attended, and we are grateful to him for finding the On May 3rd Chapel was the setting for a concert of Church time to come. On the last Sunday of term the Choir sang a selec- Music given by the Castle Chapel Choir, conducted by Mr. Chris tion of Anthems including Christopher le Fleming's 'I love all Mahon. Their main work was Haydn's Mass in D Minor—the beauteous things', and finishing with J. S. Bach's Cantata No. 4 Nelson Mass. That the pleasure which the performers said they (Christ lay in death's dark prison). I should like to take this had in singing in Chapel was matched by the satisfaction of opportunity of thanking them for their contribution to the Chapel those who heard them, could be realised by the spontaneous services, and with them members of the choir of Durham High applause which followed the final chords of a very accomplished School who joined in this last service. production. We hope that something of a similar nature will The preachers during the Easter term were: happen again. The Headmaster. The Confirmation service was held in Chapel on Thursday Rev. M. Bates, O.D. 4t.i June. Eighteen boys were confirmed by the Bishop of Durham SCHOOL NEWS

who had just come back from a visit to Canada. The Dean of Stan Honeyblock Peter Street Durham also took part in the service. Judge Simon Surtees There will be the usual services for the O.D. Week-end in Prosecuting Counsel David Bullock Chapel on Sunday July 12th. The Preacher will be Rev. J. R. S. Defending Counsel ... Jonathan Hobson Ritson, O.D. Usher Felix Fenning In conclusion I should like to thank Miss M. Lynn, who has Clerk ... Nicholas Sykes made and presented two flower baskets for use in Chapel, the Policeman Neil Campbell Chapel Wardens for their help during the year, and last but by Weighing Machines:— no means least Mr. Holden, who is leaving us at the end of this No. 1 ("Gormless") ... John Westbury term, for his very willing and cheerful assistance. No, 2 Richard Robinson The preachers during the Summer term have been: No. 3 Peter Robinson The Archdeacon of Durham. The Archdeacon of Cleveland. Br. Damian S.S.F. A. Clotworthy, a pimply Philistine. Rev. J. R. Marsden. U. Longhair, an aging amanuensis. Mr. J. L. 0. Holden. Clot. The whole thing was absurd. The Headmaster. Longh: Of course, my dear chap, it was the Absurd. You know J.R.M. what absurd means? It means unmelodious, out of tune, offending to the ear. DRAMATIC SOCIETY Clot: You mean like Kirby's weighing machines. I liked them I wonder how they worked. The School Play this year was N. F. Simpson's 'One Way Longh: Well ... no, not exactly. The lack of logical form was an Pendulum' and was produced by Mr. Stirk. intentional structure of irrationality. The cast was as follows: Clot: Structure? Ah, the witness box. Kirby Groomkirby Richard Hanlon Longh: . . . Look, a normal play has a good plot and subtle Robert Barnes Michael Charlton characterisation. Mrs. Groomkirby Andrew Holroyd Clot: Plot!!! They all did very well with a lousy play. They Sylvia Groomkirby Jeremy Thompson managed to knock up a beautifully weird set of characters. Aunt Mildred Keith Dobson Longh: ... It should have an avowed and explained theme, Myra Gantry David Milligan discussed, in the case of comedy, in witty, polished Mr. Groomkirby John Croasdell repartee. OLD DUNELMIAN - ADDRESSES UNKNOWN, JULY 1970 Amending List No. 1 - October 1970 Please note that since July we have obtained information on the following Old Dunelmians who should now he deleted from the list.

1899 1918 1926 Kirk, Samuel Clark, K.A. G-ledstone Poole, B.A. Higham, K.J. Richardson, G.G. Linley, J.S. 1901 Rowstroh, N. S. Newton, T.R. Dodd, R.V. Welsh, A. Shawyer, Andrew Jackson, G.O.A. 1903 1919 1927 Stewarts James Davison, Max Hunter, H.L. Walpole, Roll. Green, H.L.A. Potts, J.P.A. Hall, H.W.T. Robinson, G.W. 1901+ Sanderson, J.K.M. Smallwood, C.A. Gawan-Taylor, E, Stevenson, A.C. Smith, S.P. Wells, C.G.P. Welsh, Thomas Tate, J.A. Wilkinson, P.A. Widdas, C.G. 1905 Forbes, M.H.O. 1920 1928 Wotherspoon, A, Bentley, J.E. Gray, I.R. Deuchar, E.L. Rushford, J.P. 1907 Morgan, A.C. Spain, T.R. Barclay, C.L.T. Morgan, G.C. Pr oc t or, G.H. 1929 1908 Watson, A.S. Sturt, M.H. Hurst, R.H. Widdas, W.P. 1921 1909 Alderson-Smith,G.F. 1930 Joblin, B.E. Elliot, J.S. Blackiston, P.H. Lennox, G.G. Smith, A.E. 1910 Nicholson, G.M. Summers-Smith, R, Nisbet, S.C. Crofton, R.L. Rohson, W. 1931 1911 1922 Butterfield, P.E. Arnold, P.O. Carmichael, J.W. Dawe, Basil Mackinlay, C.I. 193k Dean, Matthew Richardson, E.A. Addison, B.W. Porster, J.R. Wallace, H.A.H. Welford, John Dennis, R.W. Holmes, R.J. Sowerby, J.G. Johnson, S.M. 1936 Thomas, B.I. 1923 Sadler, G.J. 1913 Elliott, T.E. Stobbs, J.E. Armstrong, N. Haymes, H.A.L. Bell, D.C. Horsley, R.B. 1937 Bodger, F. C. W i _Z Jc -i n a ozi. y T - x- . -L-' JuJ-J. V J Howden, I.A. Iiowden, R.H. 192i-i- 1938 Kirkup, P.L. Bailes, R.H, Johnson M.G.D. Maling, A.I. Berry, L.E. Waddington, S.G. Nicol, A.S. Black, Alfred Porster, J.P.B. 1939 191U Paxton, H.B. Hawkins, R.A. L.D. Sutcliffe, W.P. Mather, B.H. Smith, Thompson, A.E. 1915 Williams, Ivor 19^0 Collins, E.G. Wodeman, R.H. Appleton, C.C. Murray, A.B. Bouch, J.K. Wilson, W.N. 1925 Fawcett, R.B. Chapman, W.H.D. Hughes, E.D. 1917 ' Peele, H.D. Boddy, T.N. Stedman, A.C,A. 19U1 Martin, G.M. Stoddart, John Cadogan, Jack 1 3

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Clot: I refuse to believe there was a theme and half the time Longh: Others become aware of what they are not yet. They they were talking rubbish. Look at that conversation fence themselves in with weighing machines and parking between Mrs. Groomkirby and that fat creature about meters. somebody having his skis on back to front and stopping Clot: But you can't have everybody living in a world of their half way down a cliff! own, hitting people on the head because they used to Longh: But you were being challenged. wear black nappies. Clot: (Loud snorts of derision). Longh: Or throwing people off trains? Gide's 'acte gratuit'. I Longh: This was not a logical discussion about irrationality, repeat, man's logic is a purposeless kaleidoscope. it was an actual presentation of absurdity, designed to Clot: Is that why Kirby used a bell like thingummy's dogs? leave you 'deroute'. Longh: Exactly. We make our own crash barriers. Did you Clot: Which it did!—whatever it means. notice how Kirby and Arthur were dashing blindly Longh: lonesco said: "If we feel that the physical aspects of about trying to make a logic? It is a matter of not being life deny us the full development of our spiritual potential a cabbage. Aunt Mildred was always on the move, then by all means let that be reflected in a play where spent her life travelling. the decor or properties slowly dominate the characters..." Clot: Dobson was funny, wasn't he? . . . But she was stuck! Clot: Oh yes, I saw that. Croasdell was quite . . . Longh: Precisely. And language, too. Do you remember the Longh: ". . . . If language is worn out, then let us show the total lack of contact between Arthur and the Judge? solidified forms of language as . . . ." Clot: Poor old Arthur. He was so upset when his legal logic Clot: All right, you do go on. I admit I liked the cross-examina- went sour. Nice piece of acting, that—and the Judge. tion. Very clever all that upside down stuff about coin- Longh: So we surround ourselves with things. And even things cidence. But it went on too long. You cannot enjoy get sick. that stuff for two hours. Clot: I expect Gormless was sick. Couldn't even learn to sing. Longh: Sartre said that the freedom to develop starts at birth. Well, what was the message, then? There must have Some do, some don't. There are no rules, no running been one. track, no referee. The weak ones evade freedom and Longh: No. "I am a writer, not a postman." lonesco, again. hide in whatever guide-lines they can find—the hum- People don't listen to messages. drum of household chores, perhaps. Clot: Kirby wasn't so silly, then. He only said two lines in the Clot: You mean like Holroyd always rushing about trying to whole play to people, that is. tidy up and having to get Milligan to help him (her) to Longh: The true non-hero. eat up the food? Marvellous, she—they were. Without Clot: I couldn't help laughing at him moving his weights Holroyd, the whole thing. . . about and nearly rupturing himself. 4

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Longh: Sisyphus. Joyce Harper Diana Holden Clot: I beg your pardon! The Reverend Edward Peck John Morton Longh: Sisyphus. He kept on pushing his futile rock up the hill Mrs. Peck Lillian Auld knowing it would roll down again. Edgar Sowter John Holden Clot: Why? ostrich? Mrs. Sowter Lilian Turnbull Longh: Perhaps. Perhaps just blind obstinacy. One day it might not. It is generally considered that school-days are the happiest days of your life. To try and add enjoyment and laughter to our Clot: Well, I suppose it had to be tried. By the way, why was school-days the staff presented the farce "The Happiest Days that fellow Charlton wandering about? of your Life" by John Dighton. The immense success of the Longh: Greek chorus. first Staff Play made this production one of the most eagerly Clot: Good heavens! awaited events of the year. It was certainly very well done. (After the shock, bouquets all round.) Farce is one of the most difficult theatrical mediums to produce (The producer is to be congratulated on organising the well. The timing must be excellent and with all the complicated curtain calls.) entrances and exits it is very easy for the action to become R.D. cramped, especially on a stage the size of the one in Big School. It therefore says much for Mrs. MacLeod's inventiveness and STAFF PLAY Mr. Lunam-Cowan's set that this production was so freely- moving and energetic. I noticed this particularly in the finales Encouraged by the warm reception given to their efforts last to Acts Two and Three, in which the action builds up to some- year, the staff decided to put on another play this year and gave what contrived, yet furiously funny, climaxes, and in which all us, under Sheila MacLeod's skilful direction, 'The Happiest members of the cast are on stage. I cherish especially the sight Days of Your Life' by John Dighton. of Mr. MacLeod and others running on in girls' gym slips. The Cast The acting, if not always easy to hear, was certainly very Dick Tassell ... Nick Willings entertaining. This was because the whole cast seemed to enjoy Rainbow ... Hugh Dillon themselves so much. Most of the cast, were of course, on home Rupert Billings ... Tim Stirk ground in their parts as schoolmasters, particularly Mr. Stirk Godfrey Pond ... Norman MacLeod and Mr. Willings, whose knowledge of what actually does go on Miss Evelyn Whitchurch ... Sheila MacLeod in the Masters' Common Room must have contributed greatly Miss Gossage ... David Welsh to their performances. Hopcroft Minor ... John Houlihan The highlights of the production were the performances of Barbara Cahoun ... Hilary Gregory Mr. MacLeod as Pond and Mrs. MacLeod as Miss Whitchurch, SCHOOL NEWS

both of which were very nicely observed, and Mr. Welsh as the there were four Houses competing, Langley bravely entering rather eccentric games mistress, Miss Gossage. I must also the arena and achieving some distinction in that they caused mention Mr. Dillon's delightful school porter, who could have another House to occupy last place in the Unison song. The come straight out of a Sean O'Casey play. It was also nice to see adjudicator on May 26th was Dr. Chalmers Burns, Head of the Mrs. Gregory back at school. Music Department at Newcastle. Entering into the spirit of the As a foot-note I ought to add that the idea to take the curtain- occasion Dr. Burns with ready wit and shrewd commentary, call as though grouped for a school photograph was certainly made the evening a most enjoyable one and awarded the Cup to an ingenious one. The whole evening was very enjoyable. I only Poole; Caffinites were second and School third. wish that more people could have seen the play. The modern House Music Captains School: J. R. Staveley theatre is sadly lacking in good, clean entertainment of the type Caffinites: R. A. Stewart which we were presented with in this production. Poole: R. M. Robinson S.C.V.S. Langley: G. M. Morrell

MUSIC An interesting recital in Big School in February, featured an unusual instrument. In fact, John Morton, who demonstrated A feature this year has been the increased use of Chapel for and played the Ondes Martenot (a French electronic instrument) public concerts (which have usually been free to the School) is the only person in the British Isles known to possess one. given under the auspices of local festivals, University Colleges Much music has been written for the Ondes, mainly by French and societies. There have been several organ recitals and two composers, and we heard a representative selection from its choral and orchestral programmes since Christmas. Unfortun- repertoire. An appreciative and intrigued audience invaded the ately very few boys have taken advantage of opportunities presen- platform at the end of the concert and Mr. Morton had difficulty ted by these events. Outstanding was the performance by Uni- in packing up and getting away. Mr. Newman accompanied, versity College choir, with orchestra, of Haydn's "Nelson" Mass. and also played some Debussy. This body of singers produced some thrilling sounds, which P.A.N. surprised and delighted a fair-sized audience. It is likely, a precedent having been set, that we shall have return visits from University and Bede Colleges. Chapel organ has been "discove- "Acis and Galatea" red" by many more organists and enthusiasts, largely owing On December 19th and 20th, Handel's masque "Acis and to the fact that the Cathedral organ, during the period of its Galatea" was performed in Big School. This was a joint produc- restoration, has not been available for recitals. tion given by the choral societies of Durham School and Durham Our own music making has followed the usual pattern of High School. As a first attempt at staged opera in the School, preoccupation mainly with the House Competition. This year it proved to be successful. SCHOOL NEWS

The soloists sang well and with conviction. Two deserve holidays: the visit was organised by Mr. Dunn. special mention: Elizabeth Garrood, in the difficult role of Galatea, Leaving Durham on the morning of Easter Monday and travell- sang with great feeling, and Robert Henderson gave an impressive ing via London and Folkestone, we finally arrived in Paris at performance as Polyphemus. The soloists were well supported 10.30 p.m. Accommodation was in an hotel near the Pantheon by the large chorus: their tone was generally good but their in the Latin Quarter; the hotel was comfortable and clean and attack faltered on occasions. It was a pity that there were so few the meals were good. boys in the chorus. The orchestra's playing was of a high stan- dard if rather relentless, and the continuo playing of Mr. Newman Under the expert guidance of Mr. Dunn we explored the City; was very discreet. within the space of six days we had seen nearly all there is to see. The production was rather static but this is a failing in the By the end of the week we were quite familiar with Paris. The work itself. The stage-groupings were well handled and the use intricacies of the Metro and the calculation of service charges of different levels was effective. The costumes were gay and soon became no problem. set against an impressive backcloth provided a colourful spec- Weather-wise we were unlucky: the winds were cold, there tacle. was rain and even snow. However, this did not lessen our enjoy- The producer, Margaret Marshall, and the director, David ment and the week went by all too quickly. Besides, who else Garrood, are to be congratulated on their efforts. It is to be hoped can have been on top of the Arc de Triomphe in a blizzard in that the success of this production will lead to further produc- April? tions in the future. To Mr. Dunn we say again many thanks, also to his wife Zoe, Cast for her part in making the visit so successful and enjoyable. Acis Richard Snow D.W.W. Galatea ... Elizabeth Garrood Damon Jonathan Lovell Polyphemus Robert Henderson CLAY-PIGEON CLUB A Shepherd John Bell Than ks to th e kindness of Mr.TonyJohnson of theSunderland Chorus of Nymphs and Shepherds—joint choral societies of and Durham Wildfowlers' Association, a dozen boys have been Durham School and Durham High School. able to shoot clays during the past two terms. D.W.W. Shooting takes place on two Sundays a month in the grounds of the Ramside Hall Hotel. Unfortunately, numbers have had to be PARIS 1970 restricted but those on the waiting-list will get their turn soon. A party of 25 boys spent a week in Paris during the Easter D.W.W. SCHOOL NEWS

FILM CLUB an illustrated talk on their subject which was followed by a very stimulating discussion in which some of our members expressed The following films have n selected by members for the their views very forcibly. 1970-71 season: "The Killers"; "The War Wagon"; On Jan. 30th it was a great pleasure to welcome one of our "The Magnificent Two"; "Carry on up the Khyber"; School House parents, Mr. H. C. Mclntyre, a Director of Swan "The Entertainer"; "The Commancheros"; Hunter, Shipbuilders Ltd., and to hear his fascinating account "The Helicopter Spies"; "Lady L"; of the building, launching and trials of the giant 287,000 ton S.S. "633 Squadron"; "Von Ryan's Express"; "Esso Northumbria", the largest tanker to be launched in the "How to Murder your Wife"; "King Rat"; United Kingdom. Our members particularly appreciated his "Zorba the Greek"; "The Knack". frank and clear exposition of the problems involved and the D.W.W. way in which they were overcome. The first of our members to address the Society in 1970 was SOCIAL SERVICE SOCIETY S. R. Musgrave (The Caffinites) who on Feb. 13th spoke effortless- ly for over an hour on the problems of "Pollution". After coffee The Society has been quite active this year, the Handicapped he dealt with a constant stream of questions and theories and having come to the School to see the Opera 'Acis and Galatea' was never once at a loss. We were all tremendously impressed and the School Play in the Easter term, and the Staff Play this with his grasp of the subject and with his ability to make it sound term. There was also an outing to Raby Castle and Grounds so significant and interesting. on the 14th June. An excellent picnic lunch and ideal weather On March 6th that distinguished Old Dunelmian, Peter Hunter- just made the day, which was enjoyed by all those who went. Blair (School House) the Anglo-Saxon Historian and Fellow of All the usual activities, not least the visiting, have run smoothly Emmanuel College, Cambridge, stayed at the School and our since the last report, and the Society has helped with several members were invited to attend his masterly lecture on the collections including Red Cross, Oxfam and Shelter. Venerable Bede, at the University. It is appropriate that one of We would like to extend our very sincere sympathy to Mrs. the foremost living authorities on Bede should be an old boy Castle in her recent bereavement. The death of Mr. Castle has of the most ancient school in the North of England. It was also deprived the Society of a real and valued friend. a great pleasure to meet Mrs. Hunter-Blair, herself a writer, D.A.W.R.M. broadcaster and novelist. Once again on March 7th we were happy to welcome a party SIXTH FORM SOCIETY AND ST. AILDRED SOCIETY of girls from the Sixth Form of St. Hilda's School, Whitby. The On Jan. 20th, 1970 Mr. Blackhall, Lecturer in Town and Country d?v's programme included a symposium, a tour of the Cathedral planning at Newcastle University and one of his students, gave ar.d an informal dance. SCHOOL NEWS

The Society combined with the School Dramatic Society TRISTRAM SOCIETY on March 17th to take a large party to the Theatre Royal, Newcas- The number of members decreased this term to about 40. tle, to see the Royal Shakespeare Company's production of There were fewer 6th form members in the society, probably Congreve's "Way of the World". because of the approaching examinations. John Maiden, O.D. (School House) gave an illustrated talk Films of wide interest were shown on Fridays, and attendance on May 9th to members of the Society on the Castle Museum, has been good. York. He is no stranger to the Society and his performance A visit to Paton and Baldwins, Darlington, was held and a was as stimulating as ever. visit to Consett Iron Company was arranged but was finally On June 4th two of our Committee members, R. G. Drummond cancelled, as it clashed with other School activities. (Poole House) and P. R. Walton (Langley House) gave a most We hope that 6th form membership will increase next year and interesting talk on "Life behind the Iron Curtain", which they we wish to thank Mr. Houlihan for his help. illustrated with slides they had taken in Russia, Poland, Bulgaria, P.A.V.J. Rumania and Czechoslovakia. It proved an ideal prelude to R.E.W. half-term and both speakers had some very shrewd observations to make on their experience of life in Eastern Europe. On June 11th, Nigel Stock, O D. (School House) gave a really DEBATING SOCIETY masterly talk on his experience while living in a Kibbutz near Since my last report there have been two debates, one internal Acra in Israel. He was also able to give us a very clear exposition and one external. The former was held at the end of the Christmas of the general state of affairs in Israel at the present time, and term in CafTinites House library, the motion being, "This house the very keen general discussion which followed was the best believes that Christmas is a meaningless Christian festival." proof of the interest which his talk had aroused. We were pleased to welcome two members of staff as main We have had flying visits from Father Edward, S.S.F. the Father speakers, Mr. T. D. Stirk, Proposer, and Rev. J. R. Marsden, Guardian of the Friary at Alnmouth and from Brother Damian, Opposer. They were seconded by B. L. Stevenson and S. C. V. S.S.F. and only wish they could have been longer. As usual the Surtees respectively. The speeches were both convincing and Friars have extended hospitality to several of our boys and one amusing. It was unfortunate, however, that there was only a spent his summer half-term with them. floor of 25. The motion was defeated by 8 votes. The Society is greatly in the debt of its President, D. J. Bell The second debate, again held in Caffinites library, was on and his committee, R. G. Drummond, A. K. Ross, K.S., A. B. the 15th March with the High School as our guests. The title Grant, K.S., T. N. M. Finlay, P. R. Walton, J. H. Croasdell, R. E. R. of the motion, a subject of long discussion, was settled as being: Slack, and J. T. Jackson. "This house believes that Sport and Politics should be kept N. MacL. apart on an international basis". The Proposer was S. C. V. SCHOOL NEWS

Surtees seconded by Miss M. Carroll, and the Opposer Miss been bought. Rising costs make it very difficult to keep our J. Hughes, seconded by G. L. Morrell. The debate was a lively present equipment up to standard, so that purchase of new one with the floor taking an active part. It numbered more than print, though an urgent necessity, is virtually impossible. 60 and carried the motion by 20 votes. S.E.R This year we did not enter the Schools Debating Association competition. However, I hope enough interest will be shown This will be my last term as Master in Charge of the School for us to be able to enter again before long. This term we lose Printing Press. I have been fortunate in having a very loyal and all the committee except myself; the new committee has as yet hard-working group of boys to superintend. I should like to not been named. Our best wishes go to Mr. Holden, our Chairman, thank J. F. C. Lunn, N. S. Booth and S. E. Robson who have who is leaving this term. each served a term as Honorary Secretary of the Club, and J. M. D. A.W.R.M. Smith, P. A. Barratt and H. R. Gray, who have done a prepon- derance of the work undertaken during the last two terms. J.L.O.H. THE PRINTING CLUB The Summer Term has usually been an inactive one for the Printing Club. In spite of there having been problems to face, RAILWAY SOCIETY once again, such as all the long-standing Senior Members being in their G.C.E. "O" Level year, some printing has gone on. The During the Easter Term, no outdoor visits were arranged, but large press is in very poor condition, which has made everything the Society was given two illustrated talks. Dr. Gibby addressed more difficult. We had a kind offer from an Old Boy to overhaul us on "The Railways of the North East", which was most interest- and service the machine, but it unfortunately proved impracticable ing, containing a clear insight into the area's history with a to take it apart and to transport it, because of its considerable survey of the main architectural facets. Later in the term, Mr. weight. C. J. Woolstenholmes showed a variety of slides dealing with North East England at the end of steam traction. Our main Club printing in the Easter Term was the School Play programme. As a result of their work on this undertaking, This term there have been two visits. On May 27th members J. M. Smith, P. A. Barratt, and H. R. Gray were made Senior were shown around the control tower of one of the North's main Members. The special green paper for the programme arrived Marshalling Yards, Tees Yard, Thornaby. The locomotive depot only a couple of days before the first performance! was also visited, where two privately preserved steam engines This term, we produced a programme for the Staff Play. were seen. June 3rd saw a well-patronised visit to Gateshead With profits made in the Christmas Term, a small amount of Signal Box, another modern installation. type has been replaced, and some new Dorchester Script has T.P.M.W. 2

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C.C.F. Longstone, we visited the famous bird sanctuary on the Inner Fame. NAVAL SECTION Apart from all the practical experience, the Section has proved itself academically. Two Cadets, P.O. Staveley and L/S Lunn To date, this year has been a very interesting and useful one. have both gained scholarships to The Royal Naval College, The main event was the Annual Inspection on March 13th; the Dartmouth. A very great achievement after all the gruelling Navy showed a variety of activities, with a Jackstay rigged on the tests and interviews they had to pass and an achievement for Obstacle Course, and the Naval Dinghy rigged on Masters' which they must be warmly congratulated and which reflects Green, ready for sailing. We gained a favourable report on our great honour on the Section. activities. Four Cadets have passed the Advanced Proficiency exam We have, on loan from the Navy, a 16ft. Naval Dinghy to replace and three the Proficiency, to add to the strength of N.C.Os in the one damaged three years ago. We are looking for somewhere the Section. to sail it and have high hopes of using it on Derwent reservoir with the help of Cdr, Bickmore. This year we are happy to say that we have added to our Officer strength with Mr. Greenhough joining the Section. He has been During the Easter term, three Cadet N.C.O.s, Leading Seamen a very helpful force in shooting and swimming. Another person Saint, Campbell and Staveley visited H.M.S. Tartar, a tribal we would very much like to thank is C.P.O. Keefe, for his help class frigate, and had lunch and a very interesting talk with the with the Proficiency candidates. officers in the Wardroom,. The next day the Naval Section visited the ship. We were given a most informative tour of the The Section will be active during the holidays with 12 Cadets "Tartar" and were much impressed with the kindness and spending a week on a M.F.V. in the Clyde Estuary, from August friendliness with which we were made welcome. 12-18. J. K. Westbury To start the Summer term, three Cadets, Coxswain Westbury, P.O. Staveley, and A/B Gray spent the first week-end on board After a splendid career in the Naval Section, Cadet Under H.M.S. "Northumbria". The Friday night was spent steaming Officer J. H. Croasdell left the Section after the General Inspec- up to the Firth of Forth and they stayed in Granton over the tion and has been ably replaced by Cadet Coxswain J. K. West- Saturday night. They arrived back in the Tyne on Sunday evening, bury. We are very grateful to Croasdell and to L/Sea C. Scott proving themselves to be real sailors on the very stormy return and L/Sea N. H. Campbell for all their hard work and keenness journey. during their time with us. For Field Day this term the Section enjoyed a long and active This term we were very pleased to welcome a former member day on May 25th by going to visit and see round the Longstone of the Naval Section, Sub-Lieutenant Charles L. Jackson, R.N., Light, of Grace Darling fame, on the Fame Islands. The Section O.D., who talked to the cadets about his career at Dartmouth boarded fishing boats at Seahouses and after looking over the and his subsequent experience at sea, since he left the Royal 2

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Naval College. The standard of catering was exceptionally high, and the His talk was most interesting and informative and the cadets credit for this goes to the boys. A number of these Arduous were left with a clear idea of what the training of a Naval Officer devotees have attended two, and even three, camps, and now entails, and what opportunities exists for young officers during that they are leaving their cheerfulness and savoir-faire will be their first years at sea. Sub-Lieutenant Jackson is now serving much missed. I hope that a number of younger boys will start in H.M.S. "Rapid". a similar tradition of attendance. The old hands went year after N. MacL. year not through a sense of duty, but because they had such a good time, and it would be a pity if the younger generation did Adventure Training not find out what it is like; opportunities like this are too good to miss. In spite of the new name that the Ministry of Defence has We are all most grateful to Squadron Leader Quinn for the given to Arduous Training, this year's camp in Glencoe was considerable amount of work he did in organising the camp. arduous enough for even the most hardy devotee. This was the fourth year that the camp has been held in Glencoe, an ideal centre, as it offers such magnificent scenery, and such fine Week-end Camp climbing, ski-ing and canoeing. This was held on Feldom Range this year, and we had a fine The climbers tackled a variety of climbs, from a relatively weekend and a most enjoyable camp. I am very grateful to Cap- easy walk to the Hidden Valley—a high, concealed plateau on tain Gedye, who organised a number of very imaginative initiative which cattle were hidden at the time of the Glencoe massacre— exercises requiring navigational skill and the ability to use a to the difficult ascent to Ossian's Cave, which stands high wireless. above the glen. The main body of the Army and R.A.F. Sections joined the The canoeists went off on an ambitious three-day expedition campers on Field Day. The principal training was an interesting on which they covered 60 miles on a round trip from Oban. orienteering exercise laid on by 11 Cadet Training Team; I should Wilkinson is to be congratulated on passing his Sea Canoeist like to thank them for all their help on that occasion and on the Proficiency Exam. routine Thursday afternoons. Their professional help is much The skiers had three days' ski-ing at White Corries—only a appreciated. 20-minute ride from our camp in a three-tonner—and all felt P.J.N.C. that they had made some progress. We again had the help of first-rate civilian instructors, Peter Signals Platoon Brown, 'Lofty' Wright, Geoffrey Brelsford and Bill Patterson, C.S.M. J. T. Jackson has left the Corps this term after two all of whom were giving up a part of their annual holidays to help years in the signals platoon. He has set a high standard as us in this way; we are most grateful to them. storeman, operator, instructor and camper, and I am very grateful 2

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to him for all he has done. hired and with Mr. Quinn providing supplementary transport, Three enthusiasts set up a field station at Bollihope the first eleven boys and Bernacca, Streatfeild, Mr. Morton and Mr. weekend in May. They operated it for 24 hours in the annual Billen made the trip East. The amenities of the cottage prevented A.C.F. and C.C.F. 24-hour competition, with great success. The any need to 'rough it'; a comfortable headquarters and the ex- results have not yet been published, but we have high hopes. ploration of some of the surrounding countryside gave us a Three cadets have passed Classification and another four most enjoyable (if tiring!) weekend. will take this exam next month. We have two new 62 sets (and B.E.B. some lighter batteries) which are much used and very good. N.G.E.G. DATES FOR 1971 Pre-Corps Easter Term On Thursdays the Pre-Corps have continued, whenever begins Wednesday, January 13th (evening); possible, to utilise facilities left free by the C.C.F.; elementary following morning for Dayboys. canoeing training and use of the Rifle Range have been especi- Leave Weekends February 6/7th. Feb. 27/28th. ally appreciated. In addition, Bernacca and Streatfeild, being ends Wednesday, March 24th (teatime after members of the Lower Sixth without C.C.F. commitments, have Sports) planned and administered a variety of activities. First Aid classes and exams under the auspices of the British Red Cross Society Summer Term have continued for all new entrants. We are especially grateful begins Tuesday April 20th (evening); following to Mrs. Norman and her assistant Mrs. Turnbull for their con- morning for Dayboys. tinued patience and perseverance. The Spring exam brought a Half-term Friday, May 28th (evening)—Tuesday June fair measure of success, and an exam in the middle of this term 1 st (evening) brought a 100 p.c. pass rate. Leave Weekends May 8/9th, June 19/20th. On Field Day we walked from Catcleugh Reservoir, near Carter ends Thursday, July 8th (breakfast) Bar, travelling West over Fells at about 1700 ft. before descending Christmas Term to Keilder Forest Village. Unexpectedly hampered by Bank begins Tuesday, September 7th (evening); follow- Holiday Race traffic, we eventually returned to Durham at about ing morning for Dayboys. 7.30 p.m. Half-term Friday, October 29th—Wednesday Novem- During the weekend of the 30th and 31st of May a camp was ber 3rd. held, centred—the C.C.F. 1 ton truck being out of commission- Leave Weekends October 2nd/3rd, November 20th/21 st. in a Venture Scout cottage in the Cheviots. A mini-bus was ends Wednesday, December 15th (breakfast) 2

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Abbey Sundays Josephs, D. F.—son of Dr. J. Josephs, 10 Armstrong Avenue, East3r January 31st, March 7th. South Shields. (S) Summer ... May 2nd, June 13th. Lindsay, D. K.—son of R. L. Lindsay, Esq., 48 Ave. Shah, Tehran, Winter September 26th, December 5th. Iran. (C) Easter Day April 11th Robinson, M.—son of C. Robinson, Esq., Victoria Social Club, Speech Day Friday, May 28th Consett. (L) DB. Confirmation Saturday, June 5th Streatfeild, R. N.—son of Rev. R. C. Streatfeild, C/o The Rectory, G.C.E. 0 & A Levels start Monday, June 21st Houghton-le-Spring, Co. Durham. (P) O.D. Reunion July 10/11th Telfer, J. B.—son of Dr. I. M. Telfer, Walbottle Hall, Newcastle Founders & Benefactors Wednesday, October 27th upon Tyne, 5. (P). Carol Service Sunday, December 12th. Walker, S.— son of T. Walker, Esq., 42 Errington Road, Ponteland, Newcastle upon Tyne. (P) AVETE Wickham, D. N.—son of Mrs. J. Wickham, 10 Gordon Avenue, Easter Term 1970 Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, 3. (C) Bell, W. L.—son of J. Bell, Esq., Slingley Hill Farm, Seaton, Winfield, L. A.—son of J. A. Winfield, Esq., 7 Underhill Road, Nr. Seaham. (C) Cleadon Village, Co. Durham. Bernacca, M. G.—son of J. P. Bernacca, Esq., 12 Brierdene Crescent, Whitley Bay, Northumberland. (P) Chipchase, P. R.—son of Dr. K. R. Chipchase, Aubrey House, Summer Term 1970 255 Sunderland Road, South Shields. (C) Dixon, S. H.—son of W. M. Dixon, Esq., 48 Errington Road, Carver, C. N.—son of Dr. H. C. Carver, The Anchorage, South Ponteland, Newcastle upon Tyne. (C) Parade, Croft Spa, Nr. Darlington, Co. Durham. (C) Dunn, M. L.—son of R. Dunn, Esq., Sydney House, Crossgate Gray, P. G.—son of G. Gray, Esq., 4 St. Brandon's Grove, Brandon, Peth, Durham. (P) DB. Durham. (L) Ellis, R. J.—son of Mr. W. Ellis, Parkside, Durham Road, Sedge- Maxwell, H. L.—son of Dr. D. Maxwell, Yohden House, West field. (L) DB. View, Horden, Peterlee, Co. Durham. (S.H.) Harland, D. A.—son of Dr. R. E. Harland, Park House, Sherburn, Steele, D. S—son of J. Steele, Esq., 2 Pudsey Walk, Newton Durham. (L) DB. Aycliffe, Co. Durham. (P.H.) Hope, J. G—son of W. Hope, Esq., P.O. Box 9546, Nairobi, Thomson, B. D. A.—son of A. M. Thomson, Esq., 11 Foxton Way, Kenya, E.A. (SH). Heath Meadows, High Shincliffe, Co. Durham. Jones, D.—son of Dr. W. Jones, The Briary House, Shotley Whitaker, K. B.—son of R. B. Whitaker, 126 Oxbridge Lane, Bridge. (P) Stockton, Teesside. (S.H.) 24

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Christmas Term, 1969 Bailes, G. W.—V'; came 1967'; 2nd XV 1969 (Colours); Senior Colts IV 1959. (P) Grant, A. B., K.S.—VI'A; came 19653; School Monitor and Head of House; Jackson Prize for Latin Prose, Green Prize for Classics and Woodward Prize for Greek Prose; 1st XI 1968-69 (Colours); 1st XV 1968-69 (Half Colours); Fives and Basket- ball. (S) Hutchinson, R.—V'; came 19683. (P) Mayer, R. D.-VI2; came 19673. (C) Neat, C. M.—VI1 A; came 19653; Bunbury Prize for French, Scott- Latimer Prize for French, Jackson Prize for Latin Prose, Hodgson Prize for English and Gough Prize for English Verse.

Ross(P), A. K., K.S.—VI'A; came 19653; Head of School and Head of House; Bishop Lee Prize for Divinity and Gawan-Taylor Prize for English Essay; 2nd XV 1968; Athletics 1968. (C) Wilson, R. B.—V2; came 19683; Swimming 1968 (C) NORTHERN CATERIfeiCs BY FABRICARE COUNTY Drycleaners :: Launderers LIMITED Official Caterer J to Durham School provide a ccmprehersive service at May we quote you, without obigation, for 93, CLAYPATH, DURHAM your next Catering occasion be it Wedding 3b, OLD ELVET, DURHAM Reception, Dinner Party or other Special Function. 22, FRONT STREET, FRAMWELLGATE MOOR We take pride in giving individual and personal attention to every enquiry. - Our van calls at the school every week

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THE TYRANNY OF THE MOTOR CAR The incessant noise can disturb people's sleep and upset their general mental poise to a much greater extent than was originally The main dangers of the motor car—or of any other vehicle realised. powered by an internal combustion engine—are mostly less The greedy car has always needed somewhere to travel; obvious than one might imagine. In my opinion, the car is one it needs roads, and will need more roads of ever-increasing of the most harmful of modern inventions, because the true capacity. Now a road must obviously cover part of the country- nature of its dangers is hidden from the ordinary man's percep- side, and it is widely appreciated that the dangers of extensive tion. building can be severe. The road with its noise and fumes drives The car maims and kills a phenomenal number of people in away the fauna of the area, as well as occupying their habitat. any country in which it is widely used. As more and more cars So the balance of Nature suffers, as does Man in the long run, are produced, so more and more people will be killed or injured as he is a part of Nature. A road cuts a wide swathe through by them. farm and fen alike. And with the destruction of valuable farmland Another rather frightening hazard that is only being recog- food production must suffer, bringing us a little nearer to famine. nized as such is the pollution of the atmosphere by car exhausts Not much, perhaps, but it will add up and engine fumes. The invisible vapours and gases are, with That we should find indispensable this noisy, smelly, lethal the help of factory smoke, causing a dangerous smog which machine that is rapidly making this planet less habitable seems plays havoc with the human respiratory system, and leaves its to me to be a paradoxical and dangerous situation. victims open to diseases which would pass over healthy speci- C.D.K. (VI1) mens; bronchitis and pneumonia thrive in dirty atmospheres. The problem is aggravated by the fact that a car's engine burns petrol less efficiently in dirty air, because of the lack of oxygen. Without becoming too technical, it can be said that in a city THE BETTER PART OF VALOUR street choked with monoxide the poisonous elements in a vehicle's I knew the moment I looked at him that he was the dangerous exhaust can be increased by up to one third. Here is a lethal escaped prisoner. I recalled my previous day's occupation. It vicious circle. But it does not by any means conclude the vices had been Sunday and, as usual, I had gone with mother for my of the motorcar. weekly afternoon tea at Grandma's. How I hated those long, Noise is the next problem. To most of us the noise of traffic tedious afternoons', attempts at conversation. How I longed for is a slight annoyance which only becomes unbearable very a change from that dull weekend routine, and yet here I was, in requently. However, quite recently there has been a remarkable faced with all the excitement I could possibly hope for. What did rise in the number of slight nervous disorders in people living I want above everything else? To be in front of Grandma's Isot next to the new flyover in London. This is indubitably due to the coal fire drinking cups of lukewarm tea and hearing news of persistent din of heavy traffic passing over it, night and day. Great-aunt Matilda's tabby cat. 28

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As a child I had always played 'cops and robbers', and I had I want above everything else? To be in front of Grandma's hot often imagined what I would do if I was captured by 'Billy the coal fire drinking cups of lukewarm tea and hearing news of Kid' or any other childhood brigand. I had always been the brave, Great-aunt Matilda's tabby cat. he-man hero who turned in all the most wanted criminals to the to return to our state of silence. sheriff, and yet here I was, facing a fugitive from prison, and He was drowsy now and unable to drink the last mouthful what was I doing? I was cowering in the corner of my own sitting of whisky left in the bottle. He bundled me upstairs, barged me room, praying that my life should be spared. into my own wardrobe and locked me up. As he left the house he Seeing my cowardly disposition, he demanded some food, slammed the front door and that was the last I heard of him. which I was only too pleased to give him in case he should turn I was hammering on the wardrobe door for nearly an hour violent. After making him some beans on toast, which he eagerly before an anxious neighbour released me from my temporary consumed, we sat facing each other in silence. A scowl came cell. She was very excited as she stuttered that an escaped over his face as he said, 'Have you got any money?' I told him prisoner had been found unconscious on my front doorstep. that I only had three pounds, ten shillings, which was for my The police now had him in their custody. rent. At this his eyes lit up, he grabbed me by my throat, muttered Later an officer told me that the escaped prisoner had been some threat and demanded my rent money. I was livid, but there hit on the side of his head by a falling tile from my roof. Which was nothing I could do except give him what he wanted. reminds me: the man still hasn't been to repair the roof. 2 After snatching my money from me his eyes caught sight of a C.R.W. (VI ) decanter of whisky on the sideboard. He grasped it, sat down, raised it to his lips and started to drink the contents. With one gulp he had drunk a quarter of the decanter. He lowered it, 'THESE DO I LOVE' grunted and set about wiping his lips with his sack-cloth sleeve. He seemed more at ease now and slightly off his guard. If I had I love seeing the mallard drake sitting on the cold, snow- been James Bond or some similar person I would have pounced covered ice of the pond, its silver plumage well camouflaged on him, disarmed him, and handed him over to the police. But against the snow; only its green head gives away its position. The duck, standing nearby on one leg, is very conspicous in the because my name is Charles Brewer, I decided not to. snow. I love to see the beautiful, long-tailed pheasant standing Time seemed to drag by and by the time he was two thirds of on the ploughed furrow, his hens feeding about him. The hares the way through the decanter of whisky I decided to break the sit upright, their long ears erect and their limbs twitching in glassy silence. readiness to be off at the slightest noise. 'Where are you from?' I asked nervously. In Spring I love to watch the birds making their nests and 'Blackpool', he replied with a distinct Cockney accent. hatching their young. Again my favourite is the duck; its nest Seeing that I was getting nowhere I was virtually compelled 29

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is on the ground, and the ducklings are like little balls of fluff' And all around him the foul water as they drift after their mother. I like the spring sun shining down Emits a sickening stench. on the new leaves of the trees. In the evening you can hear the Only the sky from whence he came wood pigeons softly coo-ing to each other in the trees. The Is beautiful—and even that is hostile. first swallow is a welcome sight, and the calls of the cuckoos Now marooned and left to his fate; and curlews convince you that summer is near. He clasps the plastic crucifix The summer is the busy time of the year when hay is made And prays for the animals to eat in winter. The smell of the newly-cut To a presumed dead God- grass and the sight of all the butterflies fluttering about in the One believer in a Race of hot sun, cannot fail to make you happy. Atheists. In autumn the crisp brown leaves fall from the trees and are swept along by the winds. This is the time of year for the wild At least there is no one geese, flying high in the sky in V-formation, talking to one another To mock him as they speed on their way. Game, like ducks and pheasants, Now. have to become wary again as the3hooting season starts. Harvest J.S.H. (VI2) is gathered in and the golden grain has to be dried. It is time once more for the cattle to be brought inside, out of winter's THE SCHARNHORST' ESCAPES cold. The 'Scharnhorst' and the 'Gneisenau', an accompanying P.S.R. (V2) cruiser, 'Prinz Eugen', and other smaller ships had been block- aded in Brest for several weeks. At Dover Admiral Ramsey had prepared plans in case of a breakout. THE MAN Ramsey had been given 32 motor torpedo boats, and six Alone and brooding Swordfish torpedo planes with which to intercept the convoy. The Man sits. However, only a few days before the ships broke loose, 26 of Far away from home and company, these M.T.B.s were recalled, leaving only six boats to deal with Far away from comfort and civilization: the ships. He is alone in an unfriendly World- At 11.30 a.m. the ships were first sighted coming up the Chan- Even the rock that he sits on nel, and at that time the British gunners were practising firing. Is really too hot to touch, The radar screen gave the bearing and range of the ships to the While the atmosphere he breathes is Battery Commander, and only when this message came through Slowly killing him, did the South Foreland battery realise that this was no practice I 30

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For the first time in history the guns were fired by radar, as there was a serious danger from the flak ships and all the Swordfish was a thick mist on the sea, and the radar showed that the shells were hit repeatedly, their canvas torn and blowing about in the were falling short. When the guns had been re-laid the shells wind. Esmonde's plane took considerable punishment, but still were at the right distance, but were still missing. flew. As he got through the screen his plane was badly holed by Meanwhile, Lieutenant-Commander Pumphrey was getting a ship's cannon, but he held his course for the 'Prinz Eugen' his M.T.B.s under way. They approached the convoy and at unswervingly. Suddenly, there was a large bang, and his lower 12.19 his boat fired two shells. Both missed. The German E-Boats wings had disappeared. However, he was still flying. As he returned his fire, tearing holes in the hull. One of his engines released the torpedoes another shell hit the tail, and he fell to the failed but restarted. Pumphrey's only course now was to wait waves. A minute later the plane was ablaze on the water; its until the battleships were within range. torpedoes had missed. The E-Boats kept up a heavy barrage, and when the battle- Another pilot's plane headed towards the same cruiser, but ships were at 4,000 yards he fired his torpedoes. However, both at the last minute he could not release the torpedo and had to missed, as did the other boats' torpedoes. Suddenly, without climb to avoid a crash. His plane was riddled with holes, as were warning a German destroyer appeared out of the mist heading his legs and shoulder, but he managed to 'ditch' near the M.T.B.s. straight for the M.T.B.s, which made smoke and scattered Three planeswereblownupandthe others made forced landings. quickly. Pumphrey signalled to the other four boats to continue It was an incredibly brave fight: six old bi-planes, six M.T.B.s the attack, as he was out of action. and six Spitfires against two battleships, one heavy cruiser, six The attack on the German fleet by the Swordfish planes was as large destroyers, 34 E-Boats and countless flak ships and fighters. disastrous as that of the M.T.B.s Lieutenant-Commander Of the Swordfish crew only five of the 18 survived, and of them only two were unwounded. Esmonde contemplated in dismay the six ramshackle canvas- 1 covered biplanes that were all he had at his disposal for the J.E.D-K (V ) attack on the 'Scharnhorst'. He realised that to send these old planes out in daylight was to kill 18 men. He asked for five squad- rons of fighters to support his escapade. The six battered bi- planes took off and circled for about ten minutes, but no fighters appeared. As they headed out to sea, one squadron of Spitfires appeared, and soon the planes met the massed might of the Luftwaffe. As the Messerschmitts attacked and were repelled, it was Esmonde's plan to break through the screen of flak ships and E-Boats and fire their torpedoes at the three largest ships. There GAMES SECTION

GENERAL REVIEW letics, Cross-country and Rowing. For the second half of that term Athletics and Rowing take some priority. The Summer The Summer Term of 1969 proved to be one of excitement and Term now has three major sports: Cricket, Rowing and Swimming. of innovation. The 1st XI were unbeaten, "The Festival" was Boys must have two years' experience on Cricket/Rowing before introduced, the Rowing, Athletics and Swimming all had tremen- having the third choice. Athletics also is a major sport in the dous success. One wondered if this year would be an anti- term, but only for those over 16 who have real ability. climax. Altogether 1969-70 has been a highly successful and interesting Far from it; if 1969 was exciting, 1970 has been spectacular. In year with 177 boys out of 237 playing representative games for Rugby Football after a highly successful season before Christmas the school. One is always wary when standards reach a high M. D Miller played for England Schoolboys v. France and Scot- peak, wondering if they can ever be repeated and this is particu- land, distinguishing himself against France by scoring a try. larly so for senior boys who have played in successful sides. J. M. Croasdell captained the County Schoolboys XV on tour, I think there is every reason to be optimistic that the present as did S. Lamb in the Under 15 age group. The Cross-country high standards of games will be maintained. team had its most successful season ever, being undefeated N.J.W. in school matches, and with Spedding winning every school race including the N.E. Schools championship. BOAT CLUB In Swimming 127 records have been lowered (some more than once, naturally). The sport is now a major one in the Summer Alterations to the school games organisation have begun to Term, which has helped to raise the standard higher. take effect and change the structure of the boat club. The num- Athletics has seen a tremendous amount of success, the ber of boys taking up rowing remains much the same but the highlight being C. Spedding's 1500m. win in the L.A.C. Schools existence of alternative sports such as athletics and swimming Championships at Crystal Palace. in addition to the voluntary games system has decreased the But pride of place must go to the oarsmen. The 1st IV have size of senior river. On the other hand, it is now possible for completely dominated in the North of England and are unbeaten promising oarsmen to row seriously for two terms and, in some at the moment rowing as seniors. cases, all three. The extra winter rowing undoubtedly had much On the non-competitive side the structure of games within to do with the success of this year's 1st IV and gives hope that the school has been re-orientated. In the Christmas Term boys a likely future development will be that good oarsmen will reach not on School Rugby XVs take part in a House Tetrathlon Com- a higher standard than they might have done in the past, whilst petition, and in its first year this proved very popular. In the the less good will find the opportunity to represent the school Easter Term only the first two years play compulsory rugby, the at other sports. remainder choosing either one or two clubs, the options being This season has certainly been both successful and promising. Rugby (sevens), Fives, Shooting, Swimming, Basketball, Ath- The performance of the first IV has been remarkable. After some 34

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steady preparation in the Easter Term they came second in the International IV Tyne Head of the River. They returned to school a week early Langley Beginners A for pre-term training and have since rowed through 10 events Poole Junior Colts B at regattas without losing a race, winning in the process most of Oddments IV the premier trophies of the North East. Even so, it was perhaps School Beginners an even greater achievement to travel 300 miles to Pangbourne Caffinites Beginners to win the Hedsor Cup for the first event ever held at the National Langley Beginners B Schools Regatta for coxed IVs in fine boats. Poole Beginners The 2nd IV, despite having little tangible evidence of success, The sunny weather has brought out the pleasure boats in have improved enormously over the term. They joined the 1st large numbers and our thanks are due to Messrs. Gedye, Holden IV to make a confident VIII which dominated the triangular and MacLeod not only for coaching but also for squeezing races fixture at Lancaster and rowed very solidly to win the Junior through the throng. IVs at the first Wear Regatta. At Durham Regatta they were narrowly beaten by the winners of the Corporation Plate and in Cdr. Bickmore has again managed to combine the duties of the final of the Lowe Bowl against Durham University they rowed boatman, chauffeur and coach with his usual success. The the first long course tie for 50 years before losing by a canvas present Colts are a great credit to him but it must not be for- in the re-row. gotten that the foundations of the 1st IV were also laid by him The Colts VIII has also been very fast this year and had no in the Colts VIII of two years ago. trouble in the triangular fixture or at Durham Regatta. Unfortun- F.A.D.B. ately they had trouble with their boat at Lancaster Colts Regatta 1st IV and were unable to do themselves justice. Ladder races have been instituted for the remaining crews, York Spring Regatta won John Saville Challenge Trophy for mainly on a house basis. These have brought to light some Junior-Senior IVs. promising young oarsmen, notably the Poole and School Junior 1st Round 2nd Round Final Colts IVs and the Langley Beginners IV. v. Leeds U.B.C. v. Northwich R.C. Nottingham and w. easily w. by1L and Union R.C. The present ladder order is:- w. by threeqtrs. L. 3rd IV Poole Junior Colts A Blyth Regatta won Allen Challenge Cup for Senior IVs. School Junior Colts A Final Colts IV v. Bradford A.R.C. Caffinites Junior Colts w. by 3L. The Boat Club's First Four Left to right: Stroke, D. B. Sprague; No. 3, J. L. Spencer; cox, R. K. Sinton; No. 2 and Boat Club Captain, T. N. M. Finlay; bow.D. L. Barrait. 36

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Chester-le-Street Regatta won John J. Noble Cup for Senior 3rd Eastbourne 2nd Eastbourne 2nd Radley IVs. 3rd Monmouth 3rd Eton Semi-Final Final Eliminator B 4th Eastbourne v. Durham A.R.C. v. Durham Univ. B.C. 1st Eton w. easily w. by 3L. 2nd Monmouth Berwick Regatta won Ladies Plate for Senior IVs. Durham Regatta won Wharton Challenge Cup. 3 Boat Final Semi-Final Final v. Tyne A.R.C. and Stirling v. Durham University v. Bede College w. by 3L. won easily won easily Won Grand Challenge Cup Wear Regatta won Coronation Cup for Senior IVs. v. Tyne A.R.C. v. York A.R.C. 1st Round 2nd Round Final won by 2 L. won by 3L. v. York A.R.C. v. Tyne A.R.C. v. Bradford A.R.C. w. by 2L. w. by 1L w. by 3L. Triangular Fixture v. St. Peter's York and R.G.S. Lancaster at Lancaster Tyne A.R.C. Regatta won Joseph Cowen Challenge Cup for 1st VIII v. St. Peter's w. by 2L. Senior IVs. v. R.G.S. Lancaster w. by 3L. 3 Boat Final 3rd IV v. Lancaster w. by Half L. v. Tyne A.R.C. and York A.R.C. v. St. Peter's L. by 3L. w. by 3L. 4th IV v. St. Peter's w. by 2/3L. (Poole Junior Colts) v. Lancaster L. by 2L. Tyne Regatta won John Palmer Challenge Cup 4 Boat Final Colts VIII v. Lancaster w. by 4L. v. St. Peter's w. by distance v. Tyne A.R.C., Durham Univ. B.C., York A.R.C. won Margaret Clegg Cup for 1st Vllls. and Colts VIII Cup. w. from York by 1 '25 L. The Colts VIII also won the Arthur Clark Cup at Durham Regatta. National Schools Regatta, Pangbourne won Hedsor Cup 2nd IV for Fine IVs. Entered at York Spring, Blyth, Chester-le-Street, Wear and Durham Regattas, winning the Junior IVs at Wear. Eliminator A. 1st Durham by 1L Repechage Final 1st Round 2nd Round 3rd Round 2nd Radley 1st Radley 1 st Durham Half L. v. Berwick A.R.C. 'A' v. Berwick A.R.C. 'B' v. Tees A.R.C. 37

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Final most useful with the ball, though they have not had much chance v. Leeds U.B.C. to have a long bowl. Everyone has done well in the field. Few G. Graydon entered Novice Sculls at York before winning catches have been dropped and the ground fielding and throwing at Blyth and then Junior Sculls at Chester-le-Street and Wear. has been first class. Croasdell, as usual, has been magnificent 3rd IV behind the stumps. The major cause of the team's failure to do Entered Novice IVs at Chester-le-Street, Cadet IVs at Wear, as well as was expected has of course been the inability of the and Novice IVs at Durham. batsmen to score runs. Responsibility for runs rested heavily— At Lancaster Colts Regatta Poole Junior Colts IV won the perhaps too heavily—on the shoulders of Simpson and Croasdell. They have had one or two good knocks, but have not made the Junior Colts Event. big scores we needed. Newton, Watson and Armstrong are Crews: new to the side and have showed promise, but with Mather 1 stlV—D. L. Barratt, T. N. M. Finlay, J. L. Spencer, D. B. Sprague have really failed to provide any solidity to the middle order. It R. K. Sinton. has been left to Hay to give the innings a respectable look on 2nd IV—R. E. R. Slack, G. Graydon/G. L. Morrell, C. Scott, several occasions. However, the side has the ability to do well E. R. Davies, P. J. Freundlich. yet with five school games still to play. 3rd IV—M. R. Denton, P. F. Brown, J. R. Dickinson, R. E. Wallis, S. G. I'Anson. Colts VIII—I. Pinder, P. A. G. Sliufko, B. C. Pennock, D. K. Results: Bullock, P. J. Robinson, J. B. Sprague, J. S. Thompson, J. P. April 29th v. Bede College—Lost by 7 wickets. Stanley, A. J. Melbourne. School 114 for 8 dec. (R. I. Simpson 65) Bede 115 for 3 wkts. CRICKET May 6th v. Van Mildert College—Lost by 37 runs. 1st XI Van Mildert 145 for 8 dec. This has been frankly a desperately disappointing season. School 108 (C. J. Mather 32, J. H. Croasdell 30) With eight of last year's unbeaten XI returning, hopes were high May 9th v Darlington, Away—Won by 6 runs. for another successful year. But in every game so far the batting We found runs hard to get on a freezing day. Only Croasdell has not scored enough runs to give our bowlers a chance. batted with freedom. The Darlington innings looked all over at Tragically, the bowling and fielding have been excellent and in 13/6 but they rallied well. Watson and Hay bowled with great this facet of the game we have fought hard. Watson and Hay fire. have bowled with great hostility and caused trouble in all matches. School 86 (J. H. Croasdell 51) Pinkney is the leading wicket-taker with his off-spin using flight Darlington 80 (D. R. L. Watson 4/28, K. D. R. Hay 4/24) and variation of pace to great effect. Buffey and Dobson are May 13th v. Ampleforth, Home—Lost by 1 wickef. Cricket 1st XI (Standing) D. R. L. Watson, K. W. Dobson, T. P. M. Watson, T. W. Pinkney, G. T. Buffey, D. J. Newton, S. R. Musgrave, C. J. Mather, Mr. T. D. Stirk (Sitting) K. D. R. Hay, J. H. Croasdell (captain) R. I. Simpson 39

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In a closely fought match bowlers were generally on top. Team—J. H. Croasdell (Capt.) K. D. R. Hay (Vice-Capt.) T. W. Pinkney was outstanding and with a little more luck we could Pinkney, R. I. Simpson, D. R. L. Watson, C. J. Mather, G. T. have won. Buffey, K. W. Dobson, D. J. Newton, T. P. M. Watson, G. K. K. School 113 (J. H. Croasdell 41, K. D. R. Hay 27, R. I. Simpson 22) Armstrong, S. R. Musgrave. Ampleforth 114 for 9 (T. W. Pinkney 5/32, D. R. L. Watson 2/17) T.D.S May 16th v. Barnard Castle, Away—Lost by 4 wickets. In a rain-spoilt game we lost wickets steadily. Barnard Castle 2nd XI played with great aggression to knock off the runs. The first match of the season against St. Cuthbert's hardly School 98 (J. H. Croasdell 30, K. D. R. Hay 24) gave promise of better things to come. The weather was cloudy; Barnard Castle 100 for 6 (T. W. Pinkney 4/36) it was cold, and St. Cuthbert's declared at 139/8 (Glover 42/4) May 20th v. St. Peter's Away—Lost by 4 wickets. In all too short a time the 2nd Xl's score was 16/6, but some Our batting failed disastrously against the bowling of Jones. stubborn cricket by the tail enders pushed the final total to 69 St. Peter's were in trouble against our attack but we did not have (Jones Not out 21). A week's practice produced a remarkable enough runs to play with. change. Batting first against Darlington the team went for the School 58 (R. I. Simpson 22) runs, and thanks in the main to a splendid century by Westbury St. Peter's 59 for 6 (D. R. L. Watson 3/17, T. W. Pinkney 2/13) (113 in 78 minutes) ably supported by Thompson and Marwick, May 30th v. Fettes, Home—Lost by 32 runs. Glover was able to declare at 168/8. Darlington replied with 77 This was a match we should have won after bowling Fettes and the wickets were evenly distributed between the six bowlers out on a good wicket. But we collapsed from 57 for 2 to 72 all out. used. The lesson of five Run Outs in the match was not lost. Fettes 102 (K. D. R. Hay 6/40, T. W. Pinkney 3/29) The visit to Ampleforth was most enjoyable. Sun replaced the School 70 (T. P. M. Watson 24) sea-fret, and playing forthefirst time on the square the team had June 10th v. Durham Pilgrims—Lost by 27 runs. everything to go for. After a promising start (10/2) fortunes chan- Pilgrims 152 for 7 dec. (T. W. Pinkney 6/39) ged and by tea Ampleforth declared at 154/8 (Glover 34/4). The School 125 (J. H. Croasdell 43, G. K. K. Armstrong 31) total of 76 in reply was a disappointing contrast with the previous June 13th v. Sedbergh, Away—Lost by 9 wickets. performance and largely due to an impatience to get runs. After Again our batting failed on a good wicket. We bowled and this match a pattern seemed to establish itself. Against Barnard fielded very well as Sedbergh struggled to get the runs, but Castle, St. Peter's and King's Tynemouth the team batted first Smythe batted very sensibly and we could not gain a break- and runs came steadily but slowly enough to give Glover the through. responsibility of batting on after tea and then declaring. 108/6 School 118 (K. D. R. Hay 34, J. H. Croasdell 26) (Thompson 48 not out) against Barnard Castle seemed safe Sedbergh 119 for 1 wicket. enough, but after a slow start the runs came quickly and Barnard 40

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Castle passed the total with the loss of only one wicket. There Gentlemen of Yards, achieved a 100 per cent record for the was the same problem against St. Peter's. Tea was taken with season by winning their only match v. B.G.S. the score at 73/6, but thanks to some aggressive batting by Harle Mr. Dunn and Kitchin kindly agreed to stand as umpires and (55 not out) and Salkeld (31 not out) the total of 136/6 proved impartially applied the same set of laws to both sides. The sufficient for a draw, though the match could easily have gone School team batted first and in spite of keen fielding by the either way. (St. Peter's 127/7). Against King's Tynemouth another opposition scored 92 all out. Notable efforts came from Holroyd draw was a fair result. School 121/7—(Marwick 31), King's Tyne- (19 n.o.) and Alton, who hit a gigantic 6 over the sight screen mouth 95/5 (Glover 35/4). (which was playing for the 1st XI game at the time) and from The match against Sir William Turner's did not fall into this Jones, of the Bernard Gilpin Society, who took 4 for 27. pattern. They batted first and declared after tea at 110/8 (Glover Fierce bowling and remarkable fielding caused the Bernard 24/4, Harle 21/3). With the score at 43/6 after thirty-five minutes Gilpin Society to be shot out for 51. Only a stout 27 by Jones the chance of a favourable decision seemed remote, but Howard prevented their defeat from becoming a rout. S. R. H. Brown (27) and Bannister (36 not out) gradually pulled the situation took 6 wickets for 16 runs and R. M. Robinson 3 for 17. round and although two wickets fell at 107, a very decisive four The team look forward to equally successful seasons. saw Coatham's total overtaken. By way of light relief the last match to date was against J. R. Marsden's Eleven. N. Brown (72 Retired) and Hopkinson (34 Little Clubs XI not out) were mainly responsible for the total of 142/6. In reply This has been an encouraging first half of term for the Clubs the 2nd XI made 112 after reaching 61/3. M. F. Ward's leg spin team. The wins against Darlington and Barnard Castle were (20/3) and some Irish guile from Mr. Dillon (30/3) contributed to well-earned. In the Coatham match we had the better of the the quick dismissal of the rest (Baird 21, Westbury 23). draw and only time robbed us of victory: against Tynemouth Colours have been awarded to Salkeld, J. G. Thompson and we should have been in command but were eventually struggling Westbury. to earn a draw. In the other two games we were simply outplayed The following have represented the School: by stronger sides. A. N. Glover (Captain), Bannister, Thompson, Baird, Marwick, The team's strength lies mainly in the bowling and fielding: Harle, Westbury, Fenning, Salkeld, Staveley, P. R. S. Jones, the batting has also had its purple patches, particularly when T. V. Howard, Holey and Mearns. we have been chasing a total. Of the batsmen, Hopkinson, J.R.M. Carver and Walton have batted consistently: of the bowlers Robinson, M., Robinson, P. N., and Carver have bowled with 3rd XI regular success. Howard has kept wicket tidily as well as hitting The Third Eleven, known perhaps more familiarly as the the season's top score. 41

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The fielding has been of a high standard and some .ine catches Sports Day—March 25 have been taken. Juniors Middles Seniors The team worked well and with enthusiasm: the credit for 100m. this goes to Walton who has captained the side well. R. W. Harland 13.5 P. G. Street 12.6 M. R. W. Taylor 12.1 Leading averages at June 17th ?00m. Batting R. W. Harland 28.5 G. A. Armstrong 26.8 M. R. W. Taylor 25.5 Hopkinson 6 inns. 3 n.o. 91 runs Av. 30.3 400m. Howard 5 1 54 13.5 M. Wheatley 65.0 G. A. Armstrong 59.0 M. J. Charlton 56.5 Walton 5 1 53 13.25 Carver 5 1 46 11.5 500m. J. A. Lowrie 2.17.4 C. Spedding 2m15.0 Bowling S. Ridley 2.31.5 Robinson, M. 16 wickets for 52 Av. 3.25 1500m. Carver 10 wickets for 118 Av. 11.8 J. A. Lowrie 5.10.3 (1 mile) Robinson, P. N. 12 wickets for 153 Av. 12.75 C. Spedding 4m42.0 Hurdles D.W.W. M. Jordon 12.0 P. G. Street 18.9 C. J. Mather 19.1 Long Jump TRACK AND FIELD R. W. Harland 4.62m. P. Krstulovic 4.95m D. R. L. Watson 5.46 Captain: C. Spedding High Jump After last Summer's magnificent season we looked forward eagerly to this season on both domestic and external fronts. S.Walker 1.4m J. P. Stanley 1.4m M. R. W. Taylor 1.56 The Easter Term produced the usual appalling weather, which Shot disrupted any real practice, apart from some basic indoor work, S. Walker 10.96 m. Rec R. A. Scott 9.64m. J. H. Croasdell 10.92 reduced the standards competition to a farcical three-day affair, bur finally relented to allow Sports Day to take place on a sunny 4x100m. afternoon. Poole 54.3 Scott 53.7 Poole 48.7m. The Easter holidays saw an outstanding performance from Although the weather was good, the track was absolutely Spedding, and then the Summer has provided some magnificent sodden, which accounts for some very slow times. Outstanding results from the specialists maintaining the high standards set performances were Taylor's treble in the Senior Group, likewise last year. Harland's in the Juniors and Walker's shot putt in the same age group. 42

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Trophies :- Burbidge Cup for Seniors: Poole Johnston Cup for Middles: School. Sinton Cup for Juniors: Poole. Sen. 100 m. Cup: M. R. W. Taylor (J Ferens O.D. 1876) Sen. Mile Cup: C. Spedding (G. C. Kerr O.D. 1903) Sen. Hurdles Cup: C. J. Mather (M. & A. C. Rickinson O.D. 1920) Sen. 440 yds. Cup M. J. Charlton (Col. & Mrs. J. Rowlandson 1932) Relay Cup Poole (Godfrey Jones O.D. 1926) Victor Ludorum: C. Spedding M. R. W. Taylor Middle Group Medal: P. G. Street G. A. Armstrong Junior Group Medal: R. W. Harland.

Easter Holidays For the third year running Spedding ventured south to the L.A.C. Schools Challenge meeting which takes place at Crystal Palace. This is normally regarded as an early season pointer to the All-England Schools and is full of excitement and high class competition. With Spedding went Calder, both attempting the 1500m. The competitition is a two-day affair with heats on the Friday, followed by finals on the Saturday. In the Junior 1500 m Calder recorded 4m 23.0 to come fifth in his heat, which was a personal best by some 8 seconds, a tremendous per- formance considering the lack of preparation. In the Senior 1500m. Spedding ran superbly to win his heat in a time of 4m 4.43. C. Spedding L.A.C. Schools 1500 m. Champion 1970 Time 4m. 00.8 sees. 43

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The Final promised to be a great race with four runners around 4 x 100m 2nd Durham 46.5 New House Rec. the 4m. 5 sec. mark. So it turned out until 10m. before the bell (Charlton, Bernacca, Taylor, Saint—all Poole) when Spedding broke from the leaders and proceeded to demol- 100m—1st D. Barany 11.7 p.b. ish all challenges with a fantastic last lap to win in a time of 200m—1st Street 24.5 p.b. 4m. 0.3 seconds. This is the first time any member of the School 400m—1st G. Armstrong 58.9. has won a title at this meeting, and his time was not only a per- 800m—1st P. C. Robinson 2.16.2. sonal best but a new School record by some 8 seconds. This 1500m—1st A. Lowrie 4.44.5 was just reward for three years' hard training. 4 x 100m—1st Durham (Street, Conway, Barany, Armstrong)

The next major competition was the County Grammar Schools Summer Term championships at the Johnston School. This year we had The first major competition was the triangular match between tremendous all-round strength, particularly in the middle dis- R.G.S., Pocklington and ourselves. Unfortunately, we are no tance. The following were boys who were placed in Finals (37 longer able to enter a full team as Rowing, Cricket, and Swim- Schools competing). ming have priority, but our small group of athletes had a tremen- dous day. Old Boys may know we have never won this competition; Inter. Javelin M. Bernacca 3rd 141 ft. 7 ins. School Rec. in fact rarely have we won any events. This year out of 12 track J nr. 800m. S. Ridley 8th 2m 20.5 p.b. events we won 11. Outstanding performers were Taylor and Inter. 800m. P. C. Robinson 3rd 2m 14.4 Spedding who won every individual track event in the Senior Snr. 800m. C. Spedding 2nd 1m 59.7 p.b. School Rec. competition. However, the Junior Team, lacking any real star, Snr. 100m. M. Charlton 3rd 11.8 provided the most sensational performance of the afternoon 13 yrs 400m. M. Dunn 1st 63.2 by gaining maximum points in the match against Pocklington Inter. 400m. P. Street 5th 58.4 alone. Snr. 200 M. Taylor 1st 22.9 Inter. 1500 R. Calder 1st 4.25.4 RESULTS—Seniors Snr. 1500 C. Spedding 1st 4. 8.6 100m.—1st M. R. W. Taylor 11-1 p.b. Sch. Rec. 2nd M. J. Charlton The Loughborough Schools Invitation Relay came at the end 11.4 p.b. of May. There last year we came second to Uppingham in 44.5, 200m—1st M. R. W. Taylor 22.5 equals Sch. Rec. a school record and a very fine performance. This year with a 400m.—1st M. R. W. Taylor 55.1. much-changed team we had few hopes, as we had not bettered 800m—1st C. Spedding 2m 0.9 p.b. Sch. Rec. 46.2 and Uppingham had the same team as last year. The results 1500m—1st C. Spedding 4.17.7 speak for themselves: 44

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Heat 3 Final For the above relay the area picked the School Team en bloc. 1st Durham 45.0 1st Uppingham 44.5 At the time of going to press we are awaiting to hear who has 2nd Northampton G.S. 45.0 2nd Durham 44.7 been chosen to represent the County, and are preparing for 3rd Uppingham 46.3 3rd Northampton 44.9 the Northumberland and Durham Youth Junior Championships. 4th Goffs G.S. 46.5 4th Henry VIII (Cov.) 45.7 May I take this opportunity of thanking Spedding, the Captain, 5th W. Bridgford 45.9 for his leadership, particularly in encouraging younger athletes; 6th Nottingham H.S. 45.9 I hope the season for him and the others finishes on a high note Team—M. J. Charlton, M. G Bernacca, M. R. W. Taylor, M. D. of success. Miller. N.J.W. The Area trials for Juniors and Intermediates came next and once again we showed our depth of talent (17 schools competing) CROSS-COUNTRY RUNNING Intermediates: 100m 1st D. Barany The first team this year lived up to expectations that it would 200m. 4th G. Conway be a really good one. In a series of very close-run matches, wins 400m. 1st P. G. Street were recorded over Hexham G.S., Coatham, Barnard Castle, 500m. 1st P.C. Robinson Ampleforth, Newcastle R.G.S. and Dame Allan's. In the North 1500m. 1st J. A. Lowrie Eastern Grammar Schools' meeting the school came equal third 4 x 1000m. 2nd Durham School. in an unusually close finish. (Barany, Conway, Street, Robinson) In his +hird year as captain, D. J. Bell had first to fight for a Finally came the County Sports and we had 12 boys represent- place on the team, but later filled one of the key counting places ing the Area at Houghton-le-Spring on June 13th, with the follow- in all but one of the matches. Younger runners have come for- ing success. ward to run faster, but not so consistently, and everyone but Inter. 100m Final 6th D. Barany C. Spedding and R. A. Calder has finished behind him on at least one occasion. 800m. Final 4th P. C. Robinson 2m 9 p.b. 1500m. Final 7th J. A. Lowrie Spedding had an outstanding season, finishing first in ail Sen. 100m. Final 2nd M. J. Charlton school matches and in two big school meetings as well. Running 200m. Final 1st M. R. W. Taylor for his club, Gateshead, he has been one of the North-East's 1500m. 2nd C. Spedding outstanding runners. He ran in the National Championship, 5000m. Final 2nd R. A. Calder. finishing 26th and in the Inter-Counties Championship, finishing 4 x 100 m.2nd (Charlton, Bernacca, Taylor, Miller) 13th. 45

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A pleasing feature has been the steady improvement of Calder, Feb. 25th Quadrangular match at Dame Allan's. whose personal success at Dame Allan's did more than any- 1st Durham 52 pts., 2nd Dame Allan's 52, 3rd New- thing to save the unbeaten record in Spedding's absence, but castle U niv. 82, 4th King's School, Tynemouth. for those who have followed the team's progress closely the Durham won by virtue of having the faster sixth most striking lesson has been the importance of teamwork and counter. pack running in the middle order. This was never more obvious 1st Calder, 4th Robinson, P. C., 8th Barratt, D. L., than in the triangular match with Barnard Castle and Ampleforth 12th Dobson. when, in a blanket finish our fourth, fifth and sixth counters Mar 4th North-Eastern Grammar Schools' Meeting at South finished in ninth, eleventh and twelfth positions to ensure a Shields (15 schools). win by a single point. A great moment in an encouraging season. 1st Barnard Castle 126 pts., 2nd Coatham 135, 3rd N.G.E.G. equal Hexham and Durham 145 each. 1st Spedding, 11th Calder, 17th Robinson, P. C., Results 27th Barratt, D.L. Dec. 5th St. John's College, York, Invitation race for Schools. Mar 11th Cathedral Relay (26teamsfrom collegesand schools) (14 teams) 1st team (Calder, Bell, Spedding, Robinson, P. C.) 1st Leed G.S., 2nd Holme Valley G.S., 6th Durham. 8th. Individuals: 1st Spedding, 27th Calder, 31st Robin- son P. C., 36th Bell. 2nd team (Jackson, Watson, Campbell, Jones) 15th. Jan. 28th Hexham G.S. (Away) Won 39-40. 1st Spedding. 4th Calder, 6th Ridley, 8th Bell. 2nd team match Feb. 4th Ampleforth 84 pts., Barnard Castle 45, Durham 44 Feb. 4th Barnard Castle (Home) Lost 36-44. (Home) Won. 1st Barratt, D. L., 3rd Jones, 7th Campbell, 8th 1st Spedding, 4th Calder, 7th Robinson, P. C., 9th Watson. Bell. Teams: 1st VIII; D. J. Bell (Capt), C. Spedding (Hon. Sec.) Feb. 11th Sir William Turner's School, Coatham (Home) D. L. Barratt, R. A. Calder, P. C. Robinson (Full Won 38-40. Colours), J. T. Jackson (Half Colour), P. R. S. 1st Spedding, 3rd Calder, 5th Robinson, P.C., 6th Jones and P. J. Robinson. Robinson, P. J. T. P. M. Watson, K. W. Dobson, J. A. Lowrie and Feb. 14th Newcastle R.G.S. (Home) 35-44. S. M. Ridley also ran for the first team, and N. H. 1st Spedding, 3rd Calder, 4th Robinson, P. C., Campbell, A. B. Alton, P. A. Barratt, C. A. Smith 8th Jackson. and N. A. Townson for the second team. 46

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House Runs These were held on 21st February. Although conditions were wet underfoot, Spedding succeeded in breaking the course record of J. Hay, which has stood since 1948. Seniors Middles Juniors 1st Spedding (S) Robinson, P. C. (P) Bell, W. L. (C) 16m 11s (rec) 18m 15s (rec) 14m 46s ?nd Calder (S) Lowrie (S) Barratt, P. A. (S) 3rd Barrat, D. L. (S) Jones(P) Keating (P) 4th Bell & Dobson (C) Pearson (S) Tilley (C) 5th Scott, A. (C) Dickson (S) 6th Campbell (P) Linton (P) Inman & Wood A.R.(P) School 14 pts School 25 pts Poole 25 pts Caffinites 30 pts Caffiinites 32 pts Caffinites 35 pts Poole 38 pts Pooledid notfinish School 36 pts Langley 38 pts The Middles' race, held this year for the second time, will now become a regular fixture. There is no trophy for this event, and we wonder if any of our readers would like to present one. N.G.E.G.

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SWIMMING In School matches there have been some exciting performan- Captain: C. M. Saint. Vice-Capt: M. Rickleton. ces from the 1st team squad. In the Easter term out of 6 Back If last year was 'an excellent year' for School swimming with Crawl races J. V. Scott won 5. In the Summer term he has yet 27 School records going, then this year well it is difficult to beat Hepple-Wilson, showing that we have comparative to find words appropriate. Altogether 127 records have tumbled strength in depth on this stroke. Lamb, although still under 15 in the past twelve months (some more than once, naturally). has become the No. 1 Breast Stroker and has broken U.16, The main reason is the opportunity for boys to swim full-time U.15 and Middles Records in both Breast Stroke and Individual from Christmas onwards. Medley. Krstulovic has brought down the U.15 and U.16 Free- On the domestic scene Poole House retained the Standards style records, he also chopped the Senior Butterfly record, Shield, the final totals being: until Dickey eventually broke it again. Holmes has improved on Butterfly, Back Crawl and Front Crawl, although he has lost Poole 446 his 440 yds Freestyle record to newcomer J. G. Hope, who has School 425 brought the time down from 6m. 21 s. to 5m. 58s. Caffinites 234 We again entered the Northern Public Schools Relays, held Langley 87 this time at Bootham School, York. Last year was our first time This year a 440 yds. was introduced and although not too and we did reasonably well, although not reaching any finals. popular with the less good swimmers provided greater challenge This time our Colts Freestyle team swam magnificently to take in endurance and technique. 3rd place in the final, behind Bradford G.S. and Barnard Castle, The Bradley Relays Trophy was once again retained by School two of the top schools in the North and amongst the best in House, although with the new scoring system the points were the country. The Colts Medley team just failed to reach the much closer. It was interesting to see Langley gain their first final, although they won their heat by a length. 'athletic' win. As we go to press there are still some matches; there are Area trials being held in the school pool and, of course, our Juniors Middles Seniors Annual Gala and Distance Finals. Altogether it has been a fine 1st Langley 1st School 1st School year for swimming, with the standard rising higher all the time. 2nd CafTinites 2nd Poole 2nd Poole 3rd Poole 3rd Caffinites 3rd CafTinites Results: 4th School 1st U.15 Points School 11 v Leeds G.S. 31-45L v Giggleswick 40-30W Poole 8 v Sir William Turners 76-29 W v R.G.S. 45-27 W Langley 6 v Giggleswick 52-33 W v St. Peter's 31-38 L Caffinites 4 v R.G.S. 33 - 40 L v Ampleforth 37-25 W 48

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v St. Peter's 37 - 46 L the custom, but with only Rugby to compete against it will spring v Ampleforth 45-28 W U.14 to life next Christmas Term. v St. Bees 60-27 W v Barnard Castle 26-61 L J.H. v Sedbergh 45-52 L v Bow 14-10 W U. 16 v South Shields W SHOOTING v Barnard Castle 28-59 L In the Easter term we entered two teams of five in a P.S.R.A. v Leeds G.S. 44-32 W Handicap League. This provided regular shooting under match Northern Public Schools Freestyle 3rd conditions. The encouraging thing about our performances Medley 512 was that the standard improved steadily as the competition N.J.W. progressed. In the 'A' team R. P. A. Newton and A. N. Glover shot consistently well: in the 'B' team McWilliams and J. B. BASKETBALL CLUB Sprague achieved a high level of scoring. With the introduction of the new games system the basketball During the Easter term, shooting was included in the Clubs club was kept very busy throughout the Easter Term. The new system on a half-time basis. This was a success. Over 30 boys games system has given the club much more depth and it has had regular shooting and the standard kept on improving. The enabled us to field a senior and a junior team. Thanks to the Shooting team entered the "Country Life" competition and coaching of Mr. Willings and to the enthusiam of the senior were placed 19th. members of the club the standard of our game has risen a great This term House matches have taken pride of place. For the deal. first time Langley House have entered teams. Although the record of the team does not appear to be very successful, with defeats by A. J. Dawson's School, South Results: Senior House Competition Shields G.T.S., and victory over Durham Johnston G.S. it 1 School—366 should be noticed that we have raised the level of our fixture 2 Poole—355 list so that we are taking on better schools and comparing 3 CafTinites—297 favourably with them. The junior side had the misfortune to have 4 Langley—276 to go to Coatham expecting to play their under sixteen team and Individual Championship: C. J. Mather. finding that Coatham had fielded their full first team against Finally, I would like to thank Mr. Smith for all his efforts on them. However, they carried themselves very well indeed. The the coaching side, and the captain of Shooting, D. B. Sprague, second team played only the one game and beat the Neville's for his work throughout the year. Cross Ladies team. The club has lain dormant this term, as is D.W.W. 49

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FENCING The Fencing Club has continued to run smoothly this year, with a small but keen group of followers. The whole of last year's senior team and all but two of the junior team having left, we could only raise one school team of four fencers, drawn from M. Fisher, A. R. Wood, H. R. Gray, J. S. Thompson, and G. P. Rutter. We fought two matches, both in the Easter term: 21 Jan. v Yarm Grammar School at home, we won 9-7. 11 Mar. v. Ryhope Grammar School, away, we lost 6 - 10. Also in the Easter term the House Matches were fought, with the following results: 1 Poole won 14 fights. 2 CafTinites won 7 fights. 3 School House won 6 fights. Most of these fights were presided over by P. H. N. Hall (O.D.) who coached us during the Christmas and Easter terms; our thanks go to him for his very regular and valuable help. Thanks also to Mr. Dillon who has run the Club since it started in 1963. Under his supervision the Club has seen increasing success in its matches, and we are greatly indebted to him. M.F. 52

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London Dinner T. D. Stirk (1955/60) N. J. Willings (Asst. Master) The London Dinner of the O.D. Society was held at Simpson's- D. A. Bickmore in-the-Strand on February 13th and the following O.D.s were present: R. M. Scott, G. S. Hamilton, R. P. M. Bell, Dr. G. M. Next Meeting: At the Crown Hotel, Boroughbridge on> Bell, The Headmaster, N. G. E. Gedye, D. R. Cole, J. S. Elliott, Wednesday, 14th October 1970. Please make a note in your D. S. Oakley, 0. C. Dickenson, D. W. Limon, D. W. M. Henderson, Diary. All O.D.s welcome whether residing in Yorkshire or not. J. E. H. Dykes, C. C. G. Deer, J. A. Craven, W. G. Oakley, W. L. Secretary: C. N. Hobson, 3, Hengate, Beverley, HU17 8BL. Crick, D. L. Craven, Dr. D. Oakley, M. A. Nathan, G. Nathan, D. Baty, C. V. Anderson, Rev. G. MacKenzie, M. H. Grey, M. S. Newcastle Luncheon Purvis, G. H. P. Grenfell, R. M. Grenfell, T. Jack, A. D. Heskett A Newcastle Luncheon was held at the Royal Station Hotel P. S. Hay, D. P. Sinnott, T. L. Outhwaite, J. A. Brett, T. H. D. on February 2nd and the following were present: O. B. Aarvold, Green, W. I. Appleby, T. G. Smailes, E. S. Whitehouse, R. G. D. A. Bickmore, J. L. Brown, H. L. Carey, I. Curry, R. V. Case- Saunders, R. G. Laws, R. A. Black, J. S. Palframan, W. C. Crick. bourne, W. H. Cowper, H. H. Davidson, J. R. Deller, C. R. Deane, E. S. Whitehouse is going to America and R. M. Grenfell is J. A. Dotchin, D. W. J. Errington, V. Ferens, H. Kirton, W. H. taking over as London Secretary. The next Dinner will be on Maddison, R. S. Pratt, R. G. Palmer, W. H. Rawlings, M. Rowe, March 19th, the eve of the Calcutta Cup Match, at Simpson's- T. M. Sadler, A. G. M. Sinton, H. L. Swinburn, G. T. Slater, in-the-Strand. T. D. Stirk, J. H. Trail, E. Watts Moses, G. Whitehead, and the Headmaster and two pupils.

Yorkshire O.D. Dinner O.D. Society General Meeting Under the Chairmanship of J. A. Brett, Dinner was enjoyed The Annual General Meeting of the Society, held as usual by the under mentioned O.D .s at the Crown Hotel, Borough- during the reunion weekend at school in July, took place in the bridge on Wednesday, 15th April:- new Art Room adjacent to the Library. The President, H. C. J. K. Bailey (1957/61) Rev. S. Brooks (1943/48) Ferens took the chair. It is believed that O.D.s who were unable D. E. Bucknall (1949/55) A. G. Carmichael (1918/22) to be present would be interested in what took place and we W. B. Cook (Head Master) J. A. Dotchin (1917/21) therefore print a summary of the main proceedings. H. C. Ferens (1911/17) B. S. Fletcher (1954/60) The meeting began with a short silence in memory of the late G. M. Fordy (1947/52) J. C. Heslop (1914/15) M. R. le Fleming, the Society's Vice-President. C. N. Hobson (1938/42) S. M. O. Howe (1937/38) After the minutes were read and more formal matters dealt M. A. Hudson (1957/62) G. C. Reay (1943/47) with, the Society's financial position was dealt with. Much of R. Sample (1942/47) W. B. M. Scott (1918/20) the Society's income (largely from subscriptions) goes towards O.D. NEWS

the cost of publishing the 'Dunelmian', and in view of rising teaching at St. Bartholomew's Church of England School, costs it was agreed to raise the subscription from £3-7-6 to Bimley, Coventry. £5-12-6, commencing September 1969. R. S. Boumphrey (1960/65) after graduating from Durham in T. M. Sadler was appointed Hon. Auditor on the retirement of 1968 with an honours degree in Economics and Sociology, has T. C. Squance. The policy of advertising in the 'Dunelmian', spent a year working in London for the Electricity Council and payment for the recently published new School Register, and is now studying for an M.A. in Economics at Simon Fraser how best to sell the maximum number of copies were also dis- University, Vancouver. cussed. T. D. Stirk said how successful the idea of inserting W. L. Brass (1962/64) began work with the Foreign Office in an O.D. information form in the 'Dunelmian' was proving to be. January. It is always a problem to obtain as much O.D. information as S. F. Lishman (1961/64) is one of five young people who own we would like. Information about addresses, and particularly and mine a fluorspar mine between Eastgate and Westgate in the new postal codes, is welcome and vital to the well-being of Weardale. the Society. N. C. Hackett (1964/67) is in his first year at the Heriot-Watt The continued success of the O.D. Masonic Lodge and its College, Edinburgh, studying for a degree in Town and Country dinner on 11 July were mentioned. Planning. The dinner the previous evening had been extremely success- K. R. Brown (1938/41) is now Vice-President of English Electric- ful but there was concern because attendances were lower than AEI Canada Limited, and President of AEI Turbine Generators in previous years. It was agreed to advertise the speaker and the Inc., New York City. preacher earlier, and to make arrangements for the dinner to D. E. Callender (1947/52) qualified in 1959 as a veterinary sur- continue informally, after the caterers had departed, in a suitable geon and is in practice in Gloucester. room provided with refreshments. T. F. de Pledge (1918/21) who lives at Mandora Station, Port The building of Squash Courts was discussed as there was Headland, Western Australia 6721, is usually in Perth from money in hand (regrettably insufficient) for this purpose. It was September to April, after running his sheep farm up country. agreed to defer discussion on this point until after the Governors He would like to hear from O.D.s who are passing through. His reached a decision on whether to renew the Development Fund telephone number is in the Perth directory. Appeal. (The renewed Appeal is now well advanced and the C. J. Ellison (1934/39) received a Royal Warrant in January provision of Squash Courts is included in its objects.) and is now picture restorer to Her Majesty the Queen. E. C. Good (1956/60) rowed bow in the Army four at Henley General News last year. He has resigned from the Green Howards and is now J. A. C. Bell (1937/42) has been licensed by the Bishop of serving as a Captain with the Abu Dhabi Defence Force in the Coventry as a public preacher within his diocese. Rev. Bell is Persian Gulf. 54

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B. S. Hammond (1950/55) is working as sales manager for admitted to the Institute of Chartered Accountants in 1969. He Patons and Baldwins Ltd. in London. He is captain of Ruislip has joined the I.C.I. Dyestuffs Division as Development Acc- Rugby Club and D. B. Owen (1947/52) is his 4th XV captain. ountant at the Nylon Works, Billingham. D. J. Hayward (1961/66) is in his third year at the City University, D. I. Wheatley (1961/66) has finished his B.Sc. Economics London, taking a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering. He is stroke of the degree at Bristol and hopes to go to either Manchester Business 1st VIII and vice-captain of boats. School or the Nottingham University Institute of Education. T. C. Ledgard (1929/35) is now the Vicar of the Priory Church, He writes of: Cartmel, Lancashire. He was visited by L. G. H. Dykes (1920/24) P. S. Fletcher (1959/65) who is reading for a postgraduate who was a predecessor of his at Cartmel. diploma in Land Administration at Bristol, having graduated H. V. Lund (1917/20) tells us that the Durham County Associa- from Newcastle. tion of Boys' Clubs has had the continued services for over 25 G. I. Holmes (1961/66) who is studying for professional exams years of O.D.s E. Watts Moses, T. C. Squance and himself. in surveying. The Executive Management Committee of the Hartlepool Boys I. N. Grant (1961/66) who finishes his LI.B. exam this year and Welfare Club has four O.D.s as members with long service: has been elected first sabbatical president of the Bristol Poly- H. Lamb, H. V. Lund, P. Openshaw, and T. J. Williams. Dr. R. G. technic Students Union for 1970/71. Russell acts as medical officer to the County Boys Club. A. Thompson (1907/13) Senior Partner in the solicitors firm J. K. Pennock (1953/57) after leaving the Zambia Police in of Dees and Thompson Griffith and Co. has retired from the 1965 with the rank of inspector, joined Proctor and Gamble Ltd. firm with which he has been associated since 1913. He was in their Industrial Sales Division, and is now their area manager Under Sheriff of Northumberland in 1937/8, 1944/5, 1960/1, and for the west of England. 1961/2. G. A. R. Round (1960/64) has obtained a Second Class honours J. M. Walker (1953/55) is a chartered accountant working for degree in Chemical Engineering at Leeds University. Price Waterhouse. He is married and his wife is expecting their G. Scott (1922/25) has won the Jenkinson Trophy for literary first child. activities in the motoring world in 1969. J. C. Wood (1959/64) after obtaining a B.Sc. in Pharmacy at J. C. Snaith (1958/63) has received a Ph.D. from Bristol Uni- the Sunderland School of Pharmacy, did a year's postgraduate versity in Physical Chemistry and is now living in Hannover training at Wrexham Park Hospital, Slough. He is an M.P.S. where he is doing two years of post-doctoral research at the and is now working as a ship's dispenser on the P. & O. liner Technical University. He saw R. K. Urwin (1956/61) in Bristol S.S. 'Chusan'. where he was singing with the Welsh National Opera. Urwin J. N. L. Woodley (1937/40) is now Deputy Director (Mechanical (known now as Erwin) is the principal tenor of the company. Engineering) of the Mining Research and Development Establish- J. M. Sylph (1961/64) passed his final examinations and was ment of the N.C.B. 55

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Marriages Elphick—M. C. Elphick (1956/61) to Miss Anne Margarethe Dahl, at Hammersmith, London, on December 23rd, 1969. Lamb—M. H. Lamb (1957/62) to Miss Linda S. Shaw in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on August 9th, 1969. Purvis—G. M. Purvis (1955/60) to Miss Ann Caroline Paley of 27, The Links, Whitley Bay, on March 30th, 1970. Aarvold—P. G. Aarvold (1957/62) to Miss Joan Evelyn Jobson of the Crossway, Kenton, Newcastle, in St. Andrew's Church, Kenton, on March 14th, 1970. Snaith—J. C. Snaith (1958/63) to Miss Antoinette Elisabeth Louise Straker, at All Saints Church, Stock, Essex, on July 26th, 1969. Stephenson—D. R. Stephe.ison (1959/64) to Miss Julie M. Martin at St. Nicholas Parish Church, Great Yarmouth, on June 14th, 1969.

Deaths Adamson—C. Adamson (1910/15) died on Feb. 7th 1970 aged 74. Turnbull—Col. J. Turnbull (1903/06) T.D., D.L. died on Jan. 28th, 1970, aged 80. P. R. Bennett (1906/14) died in May 1969 aged 73. Dawson-Walker—R. H. Dawson-Walker (1916/22) died on Dec- ember 10th, 1969, aged 66.