Assisted places THE School Governors, after con­ tions resulted in a large number sultation with the headmaster of entries and I awarded 30 and staff, gave a cautious wel­ places at 11, 4 at 12 and 5 at 13; come to this new scheme, our 5 places at Sixth-form level designed to attract able boys (and were eagerly snapped up, one Sixth-form girls) into the school going to an internal candidate from back-grounds where fee­ atQEGS and two to boy-applicants and paying might present insurmount­ two to girl-applicants to the able problems. The difficulties of and financial considerations are It is a pity that a scheme Sixth-form_ In view of the interest the scheme (with the weight of strictly tied to a means test. which restores our birthright as in Sixth-form entry, mainly boys administration falling entirely (The old D.G. system could right­ the local Grammar School,should and girls in Lancashire compre­ upon the school) are outweighed ly be said to favour the middle­ have been accompanied by politi­ hensive schools without Sixth­ by its merits: unlike the former class, and - as I said on Radio cal controversy and that threat forms, the Governors decided to Direct Grant system, the criteria Blackburn in welcoming the to withdraw the scheme when the make certain other monies avail­ for selection is personal to the scheme, applicants need to come present Government shanges. Not­ able in bursaries to outside headmaster (and clearly here is an from ultra-large fami lies where withstanding this, much interest applicants, over and above the academic selection procedure) the father is in prison! l. before our main school examina- Government'sfive places.

The Headmaster Mr Philip Johnston, has been chosen as one of nine lay peopleto represent the Dioceseof Blackburn on the Church of England General Synod for five years. Last summer he travelled in the United States and Canada as winner of the Headmaster s Confer­ ence Page Scholarship_ His accountof the trip is on page 15. MAGISTER Page 2

Obituaries THE REFRIGERATION CENTRE (Blackburn) Ltd. Gordon Birtwistle Mr Gordon Birtwistle, a member of the Old Blackburnians' Association Committee and our Master of Ceremonies at the Association Annual dinner, died on October 23, 1980. He was a pupil at School from SCHOOL BUILDINGS 1947 to 1954, on leaving School he took his degree at Manchester CHERRY TREE, BLACKBURN University. Mr Birtwistle joined the pharmacy department at Man­ chester Royal I nfirmary and re­ mained there until 1961 when he joined the family pharmacy business. At School he was a keen sportsman and later became a Telephone and at playing member of the Old Blackburnian' football club. He Blaekburn 21637 Aeerington 33404 was a former President of the Castle Toastmasters Club, now the Speakers Club. Gordon Birtwistle was a sincere man with a lively sense of humour and will be greatly missed by his many friends. Our sincere sympathy and condolences to Mrs Distributors for Osborne, Gordon Birtwistle Birtwistle and her family. Craig-Nicol and Lee LESLIE Wilfred THORNBER MR LESLIE Thomber (1927-33) Cnmblehuhle died suddenly on February 2nd. 1981 , aged 64. Articled as a Mr Wilfred Crumblehulme of Over Surveyor and Valuer on leaving Hulton, Bolton, died on February school he retu rned, after service INVEST IN STYLE 16, 1981 aged 71 . He was a pupil with the Army in the Middle at School from 1922 to 1925. Mr East and Africa, to qualify and Crumblehulme wasa former Presi­ serve for over 25 years as Rati ng dent of Lancashire County Cric­ Valuation Officer in the Wigan ket Club and was also President District. of the Bolton Cricket League uUrlng that time he was an SUITS by and Westhoughton Cricket Club. active and prominent Rotarian Mr Cnimblehulme was a and took a keen interest in sport, • Boss generous benefactor to the Old particularly cricket, although in Blackburnians' Football Club. his fifties he gained a Du ke of Several awards, both team and Edinburgh award for swimming • Skopes individual, wereini tiated through one million lengths. his generosity. One individual Another Old Blackburnian, a award will in future be known lifelong friend Vic Whitsey. Bishop • Maenson as 'The Crumblehulme Award'. of Chester, took part in the He also had a great love of funeral service at Roby Mill music; he did pursue a singing Methodist Chapel. • Magee career which took him all over He leaves a widow, Bertie, a the world. son Robin, and a daughter Barrie. in pure wool, and Terylene blends FRANI( TYSON from Mr Frank Tvson who gave the Aerospace) there becoming Chief £79 toast to the guests at the 1980 Designer. Mr Tyson was one of a Old Boys Dinner died suddenly team who designed the Jetstream. in Januarythis year. He was a Fellow of the Royal He was a pupil at school from Aeronautical Society and in 1979 GRAYS 1924 to 1931, took his degree at was awarded the MBE for services Pembroke College, Cambridge. to the Aircraft Industry. Fol­ 1 Penny St. and After graduating he went into lowing his retirement several years the Aircraft Industry, for some ago he still acted as consultant Market Hall, years at Fairey's then at Handley engineer for British Aerospace. Blaekburn. Page where he stayed for over His other interests were sport, thirty years, becoming Chief particulartly cricket in his youn­ Tel. 53275 Stressman and eventually Deputy ger days, bowls,chess, music and Chief Designer. Soon after the books and he was also widely closure of Handley Page he went travelled. to Scottish Aviation (now British He leaves a wife and two sons. MAGISTER Page3

Former Headmaster N.S.TrevorBenson

Members of staff, both scales, and his shrewdness and past and present, former pu­ perception made possible the NIALE Sean Trevor miracles of annual budgeting pils of the School and many Benson A.F.C., M.A., against the sombre background of present-day parents will have Headmaster of Queen the rapidly-risingcosts of this per­ Elizabeth's Grammar iod. He carried Ollt, with astute been saddened by the news of School, Blackburn, 1948- business acumen , the many the death of former Head­ 56. deferred repairs and decorations master, Rev. N.S.T. Benson, of the war years, saw to the mod­ ification and extensions of the A.F .C., M .A., in November N. S. T. Benson teaching facilities In Hartley last year, only three days be­ was posted to Upavon in Wilt­ House, as well as the purchase shire, to help wi th the training fore he was due to retire. He of adjOining properties for the of instructors, and was promoted future extensions and needs of William was 68 years of age. He died Squadron-Leader in October, the School. He was responsible in Ashford, Kent, where he 1941. The following spring he be­ for the erection of the wing of came Deputy Chief Instructor at Armistead was preparing for his retire­ eight classrooms, now called the the new Empire Central Flying AFTER gammg a scolarship to 1953 block. All these activities ment move to nearby Wye. School, where the students were Christ's College, Cambridge in give some indication of the per­ all senior officers from all parts 1924, Bill Armistead (1905-1 0) sistent and indefatigable pursuit Mr. Benson was born in 191 1, of the world, and late in 1943 read Mathematics, was subse­ of an ideal of dignity and use­ quently declared a Wrangler and and educated at Wolverhampton he jOined the staff of the Director fulness for the School which Mr. went on to join the Staff of Grammar School. In the Sixth of Flying Training at the Air Min­ Benson followed. Thatideal Christ's Hospital School at Form he specialized in Classics, istry. In London, and later received further impetus by the Horsham in Sussex. He served this obtained a Higher Certificate back at Empire Central Flying launching of a Building Fund ancient foundation for forty years three years in succession, and won School, his work was largely becoming Head of Mathematics Appeal during his last year of the Classical, Reading and Scrip­ concerned with writing training­ in 1937 and Second Master in office, a measure that has been ture prizes. He played soccer and publications and preparing offi­ 1949. successfully followed by Head­ cricket with more enthusiasm cial memoranda. He was awarded He achieved a high rate of masters and Governors on several than skill, was Chairman of the the Air Force Cross in 1942. scholastic success and could count Debating Society and Editor of occasions since. distinguished academics, actuaries and engineers amongst his former the magazine, and became in his At the cessation of hostilities At Easter, 1956, Mr. Benson pupils. He was influential in the last year senior cadet in the Of­ in Europe, Mr. Benson returned was appointed Headmaster of Mathematical Association, lec­ ficers' Training Corps and Head to Giggleswick to continue his Giggleswick School, a post he tured for the Inspectorate and the of School. teaching career, until he was ap­ held until he became Headmaster Ministry of Education and col­ laborated in the writing of text­ pointed Headmaster at Queen of the Cathedral School in Salis­ In 1930 he won anopen clas­ books. sical scholarship to St . John's Elizabeth's at the beginning of bury in 1963. In 1968 he was or­ On retiring in 1967, 8ill and College, Oxford, and also County 1948. He arrived in Blackburn dained and in 1970 was preferred his wife Joan moved to Shal­ Major and school-leaving scholar­ shortly after the Governors had to the living of 8road Chalke, bourne in Wiltshire. ships. At University he read Hon­ taken the bold and courageous and Bowerchalke. From there he He is survived by his wife, our Moderations and Litterae decision of making the School served as priest-in-charge of three sons and five grandchildren. Humaniores, and took his degree an independently administered Ebbesbourne Wake, Fifield, in 1934. During those four unit. The difficulties ahead could 8avant, Alvediston and Berwick Percy Bolton but vaguely be perceived, but years he found time for a wide St. John. He was Rural Dean of MR PERCY Bolton died on janu­ variety of pursuits: he rowed for clearly the task of the new head­ Chal ke from 1974 to 1979. ary 6 aged 91. He was a pupil his college and became CaP­ master would be no sinecure: in­ at the School from 1900 to 1908. tain of Boats; he learned to fly deed the problems that Mr. Ben­ Great honour and credit must On leaving School he took the with the Air Squadron and joined son had to meet called for vision, be given in retrospect to Mr . Ben­ Natural Science Tripos at King'ss College, Cambridge. He spent a the Reserve of Air Force Offi­ courage and great enterprise. All son for the magnitude of the year teaching at Cheltenham cers; he acted with St. John's this, and much more, Mr . Bensan effort he made on behalf of College Mummers and he was a gave, and under his able admin­ College, was then appointed Head Queen Elizabeth's, on which he of Physics and Engineering at member of various clubs and istration the School proudly has left a lasting imprint. we re­ Oundle School. Later he became societies. carried the banner of independ­ member him for his special gifts Headmaster of Dean Close School ence with signal success. At the After a term at Shrewsbury his fine presence and dynamic and in 1938 was appointed very outset of his headmaster­ Headmaster of Watford Grammar School, Mr. Benson joined the personality, his purposefully ship, Mr. Benson had to cope School , a post he held until Staff at Giggleswick, where he affected unpredictability which with the vexed problems of super-, 1951 . taught Classics and English to a always commanded respect, his annuation rates caused by the He leaves a son and a daughter wide variety of forms. He ab­ fearless courage and refreshing in­ change-<>ver from the Government sorbed the elements of Rugby dependence of thought, and Scheme to the Independent football, played for a local especially for his great qualities Edward Collins Schools' Superannuation Scheme. club, and coached junior sets. He of friendship. MR EDWARD Callins. after a He showed impressive skill and long illness died in Hong Kong on was appointed a Housemaster, mastery in dealing with the fin­ February 10 aged 67. and commanded the Officers' To his wife, Helen, from ancial complexities associated whom the School received such a Mr Collins left School in 1931 Training Corps. and took Natural Sciences at with this move, and succeeded kind letter in mid-November last, Downing College, Cambridge. He At the outbreak of war he in negotiating for the Staff an and to the rest of the Rev. Ben­ was government chemist from acceptable and equitable solution, was given further training in son's family, we of the Old 1938 to 1947 in Mauritius, before the R.A.F. and then became a Further, he advised in the revision Blackburnian's Association going to Hong Kong, where he flying instructor. Soon after he and consolidation of the salary extend our deepest sympathy. retired in 1968. MAGIST ER Page 4

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

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most of it! AFTE R 42 years in the Civil Service, Mr Ron Arm­ strong has retired. For the last three years Mr • • • Armstrong has been operations recycle manager of the Youth Oppor­ tunities Programme which has DURING this century. a very large nurober of boys (and a helped thousands of the region's smaller number of girls!) have passed through QEGS. However teenagers get into full-time jobs those leaving school in recent years have had to face a very or training. He has also been different sort of world to their fathers and grandfathers. responsible for the operation of the Special Temporary Employ­ ment Programme, which helps the We are only too well aware make sense to recycle as much long-term adult jobless. During of the situation with regard as possible, whenever possible. this period, Mr. Armstrong who to unemployment and infla­ This is already being attempted started his career in 1938 with the then Ministry of Labour at Black­ tion - but most people are to some extent, with the appear­ burn, has guided the rapid expn­ far less aware of the tremen­ ance of 'Bottle Ban ks', ti nand sion of the Youth Opportunities dous pressures under which paper collections etc, but we are Programme. the environment has been still a very long way from re­ Following wartime service in the RAF, Mr Armstrong returned placed this century. cycling being the norm. to become manager of the Bacup employment exchange from 1950 Our standard of living has It is probably in the area of to 1952. After a period in the reached a point where the ad­ energy consumption where the Manchester Regional Office he vance technology has made tele­ wastage is most acute. Almost became manager of Stretford employment exchange until 1966, every facet of life today involves visions, telephones, hi-fi, fridges, when he was promoted to be area freezers, and a whole range of the expenditure of some form of manager at Stockport, also cover­ other electrical gadgets common non-f"enewable energy . The ing Buxton, Wilmslow and Mac­ household appliances. The major­ advance of industry and spread of clesfield. He took charge of the regional ity of homes have some form of transport have meant that the planning unit In 1977 before central heating and many house­ traditional fossil finds of coal, oil taking over his post as regional holds have at least one car. But and gas will only last into the for­ operations manager of the Man­ what has been the cost of these seeable future - we MUST make power Services Commision's special programmes division. technological developments? In every effort to conserve the re­ short, man has radically altered maining supplies while viable interests to strive to reduce such the surface of the earth, robbing alternatives are phased in to pollution to a minimum - other­ Taunton post her of valuable mineral resources replace them. When we look at wise we are slowlY poisoning and energy reserves to the point the vast numbers of vehicles on the earth - and ourselves. where we should now be taking our roads every day, surely even for college stock and looking to the future - a limited cut-back here could save It seems to me that our the earth's resources are finite and a considerable amount of fuel? present way of life cannot be sus­ principal the need for widespread policies tained indefinitely - if we are to of conservation is paramount. Another area of tremendol,ls conserve our valuable resources Mr Keith M. Knott MA (1943- energy wastage comes from the and reverse the drastic effects 50) is now the Principal of The Richard Huish College at Ta unton In the Western Wo rld, our heating of poorly insulated build­ that man has had on our environ­ in Somerset. general style of living is extremely ings. The government has, during ment then we must all be pre­ Between 1970 and 1975 Mr wasteful. For example, most recent years, tried to encourage pared to adapt our life styles Knott was at Alnick in Northum­ goods on the market are elabor­ adequate insulation by the intro­ accordingly. Many see this as berland, having moved up from London. In 1975 he was appon­ ately packed - mostly as a duction of a grant system - but being retrogressive - far from fed headmaster of Huish Gram­ sales-aid for the manufacturers - this, relatively, has had little this, it may well be the only way mar School, before taking up his and a search through any house­ effect. that man as a species can survive. present position as principal of hold dustbin will reveal where this What is called for is a massive pro­ the Sixth Form College. packaging ends up - whether Coupled with our "advances" gramme of education, so that it be tin, glass, plastic or paper. this century has seen a wide­ people may understand what has Building certificate We have very much become a spread pollution of our environ­ been going on in the recent past Mr lan James Ibbo1Son (1957- · "throw-away" society . ment - both from the obvious and why things will have to alter 66) of Lammack Road, Black­ sources of vehicle fumes and if man is to look forward to any burn, was one of 103 candidates Many of the raw materials industrial waste and from the reasonable future. Action is who have been awarded Certifi­ from which this waste is produced large quantities of artificial ferti­ required at once, before man's cates of Distinction in the 1980 Chartered Institute of Building come from renewable sources - lizers now used in the world of effects on his environment professional qualifications nellertheless it would seem to agriculture. It is surely in our own become irreversible. examinations. MAGISTER Page 6

Yorkshire Flying visit branch holds ladies' to Ewood . SEEN recently (incognitol at Ewood Park, Blackburn, was ex­ evening patriate I II M.W. "Mick" Catlow A STRONG party from Black­ (1952-591, currently enjoying a burn, including the Headmaster spell of leave from Hong Kong. and Mrs Johnston and the Presi­ Mick is now a helicopter dent of the Old Blackburnians' pilot with the Hong Kong Govern­ Association and Mrs Sagar, ment having completed a 15 year attended the Ladies Evening at stint with the Royal Air Force. the Hotel St. George in Harro­ His tour of duty took him gate on Friday, May 1 st. Even from R.A.F. Odiham, to Hong though many had travelled long Kong via Borneo. distances to be there, nobody "It must be 10 years since I seemed to want to leave and the was at Ewood," stated Mick, party did not break up until "and it will probably be 10 more nearly midnight. yeras before I grace these hal­ Those who attended were: lovvedportals again." The Headmaster and Cynthia We gather that the volup­ Johnston; The President of the tuous attractions of Hong Kong's OBA Eric, and Muriel Sagar; golf courses command more regu· David and Barbara Ball; Eric and lar attendance from Mick. Jean Beaumont; Des and Rose­ mary Carr; Ken and Barbara Chadwick; Ken and Marjorie Ellis; Fred and Freda Gillibrand (Hon . Treasurer!; Charles and Marjory Harvey; Ron and Kath­ leen Hunter (Bursar QEGSI; Eric and Doreen Kay (Senior Science Master and Chairman of the OBA long-serving committee member Roger Smethurst (1955-621 OBAI; Bob and Noreen Mayo, married Patricia Proctor in August at Blackburn Register Office. After a David and Betty Riding; Guy blessing at St. Stephen's Church Blackburn, the couple left for a honey· and Tan Shuttleworth; Charles moon in the Lake District. Roger is works manager at Gaskell Broad· and Gloria Sloan. Peter and loom, Oswaldtwistle. He is a regular competitor in the annual golf Dorrie Rohson joined us later in the evening. competition. HARVVOOO BAR GARAGf GIHARVVOOO lel888590 o TRIBUTE TO 1981 13th October - London MAGISTER Branch, Pub Evening from MR. H.G. Field who was a col­ 6.30 p.m Old Chesterfield leegue of Tommy Shaw (they Shepherds Market. were 'n_ boys' together in 16th October - Cheshire September 19211 has written to and South Lancashire say how much he enjoys Magister. Branch Stag Evening, He describes it as a wonderful Bowden Hotel, Cheshire. record of Old Boys, their suc­ 30th October - Oxford cesses and exploits. "Somebody Branch Dinner, must do a tremendous lot of Eastgate Hotel, Oxford. hard work in assembling all the 10thNovember - OBA. data and they deserve congratu- AGM at the School lations ...... 27th November - London (Many thanks - Editorial Staffl. Branch,Buffet Evening at London Corinthian Yacht Club, Hammersmith. Are You 19th December- OBA getting Annual Dinner, Big School. 1982 married? 21st January - London being promoted? Branch, Pub Evening* 5th March-London Branch receiving a degree? AGM/Ladies Evening doing anything? 1stApril -Cheshire and South Lancashire Branch then we'd like to know Ladies Evening drop a line to Magister Bowden Hotel, Cheshire 30th April care of the School, Yorkshire Branch, pop in a photograph, Ladies Evening NlliHTINIiAlES 12th May colour or London Branch, black and white Pub Evening* *Venue to be decided . fOB BENAUlT I - we'll return it. -�------�� MAGISTER Page 7 Old boys are honoured

THREE old boys re­ ceived Orders of the British Empire in the Rayrnond hears Queen's New Year's Honours list. One of them, Raymond Jacobs \Nedding ne\NS MBE (1920-26), a Black­ pool County Councillor, recounts his experience aLPalace at the Palace, right. IMAGINE my surprise when a letter from 10 Downing Street Mr Keith Robinson (1931-381. dropped through my letter box, stating that my name had was awarded a CBE _ More than 40 years on, a former Captain process on grounds that the been submitted for inclusion in the 1981 Honours list 0- and a of School Cricket still occasion­ invention was of "great ingenuity few weeks later another one from Buckingham Palace con­ and simplicity, with an extremely ally dons flannels as President firming this, and inviting to attend the investiture. of the Castle Cricket Club in wide range of applications". In Winchester_ As a matter of 1975 the company won the What to wear? Easy for a the other a Van Dyck. Now I at interest Mr F. Bury, (second Queen's Award to Industry_ At man, but not so easy for my last understand why old masters master and former O_B_A_ Edinburgh University the follow­ wife and daughter who were are priceless. treasurer) was Vice-Captain at ing year Prince Charles presented allowed to be present at the that time. Or Mercer with the Honorary Stewards briefed us on what ceremony. What colour? what BLACKBURN businessmas Or Doctor of Technology degree_ In we were expected to do and (1939-44) Brian Mercer was 1978, he was invited to Bucking­ hat? what-dress? to match my then announced that Her Majesty awarded the Order of the British ham Palace to receive the Prince looking like a lord in my The Queen had a special message Empire_ Philip Award for "plastics in hired morning suit and grey for us which she would be Or Mercer, president of Netlon service of man", presented for the Ltd invented the Netlon process topper. announcing in a few minutes 1955 Netlon process by the Plastics time. Imagine our excitement and in and Tensar process in On arrival at the Palace gates 1978. In 1974, he was awarded and Rubber Institute. Netlon is delight when it proved to be the a number of foreign tourists, not the Royal Society's Mullard now manufactured under licence betrothal of Prince Charles and in 23 countries. having seen this kind of outfit Medal for inventing the Netlon Lady Diana. What a wonder­ before, were most anxious to take ful surprise to share a little of photographs, and I felt 10 feet this exciting day with her. tall. TOM IS DEPUTY Entering the Palace I was We then had to appraoch the directed to ascend a most beauti­ State Ballroom in single file ful staircase with mounted Horse­ about a metre apart, where the BOSS OF EDUCATION guard in full uniform on the land­ ceremony was to take place in the ing, and Swiss guards. A mix­ presence of the assembled guests. ture of pageantry and tradition. To the strains of "If I were a I was impressed with the manner rich man" from "Fidler on the in which the superb horses know roof" played by the Guards how to do the right thing at the band I approached the ballroom right time. to be directed by the official to I was shown to tne Art room enter and advance to the centre to await my investiture with other by 3 paces, turn left, 3 more recipients, and what marvellous paces forward to the edge of a pictures. Two I could not take my narrow table. eyes off-that I felt impelled to The excitement was terrific leave my seat and see them at and my heart beat faster as my close quarters-to find out they name was called, the signal to were an original Rembrandt and advance. I turned left. This brought me directly facing Her Majesty The Queen. Three paces forward, Her Majesty spoke to me TOM Sharratt (1949-56) was elected to Lancashire County Council and i was spellbound, recovering as Labour member for South Ribble East on May 7. He polled 2,029 to have a small conversation with votes against Conservative opponent's 1,781, a majority of 248 on a her as she invested me with my 37 per cent poll. Mr Sharratt is pictured right. medal and shook my hand. Three is County Councillor Sharratt now vice-chairman of Lancashire paces backwards, turn right and education committee and represents Lancashire County Council on the ceremony was complete. the Council of Salford University. He writes for the Guardian and lives at Coupe Green, Hoghton. Never did I believe when I He successfuny lead a campaign against the derelict Whitebirk sang "40 years on" in Queen power station cooling towers (pictured above, and now hopes tosee Elizabeth Grammar School main them demolished after their sale by the CEGB for 25p each to hall that this would happen to Hyndburn Council. The Council will be eligible for a 100 per cent derelict land grant to pay for the demolition. Mr Sharratt is a keen me-particularly as I never hit the and active environmentalist. high spots academically or on the • County Councillor Raymond Jacobs (pictured at top of page), sports field. I hope many of you was re-elected at the same poll as Tom - but for the Conservatives will have wonderful experiences at Blackpool. similar to this. MAGISTER Page 8

Obituaries cont WHALLEY very ReV.W.llay Haydn Cundick GRAPHICS Mr Kay died at his New Forest Mr Haydn Cundick who was home aged 95. He was Provost of School Marshall in the Fifties died Limited Blackburn for 25 years from 1936 at his home in Rishton aged 73. to 1961 . Whilst . at Blackburn Mr Cundick was a former regi­ Cathedral he was largely res­ mental sergeant major in the ponsible for initiating the building Ninth Lancashire Regiment. Printers ofthis issue of the Transepts and the East of Magister are Wing. Mr Kay was a pupil at School and Reverend SpecialistEducat ional later had a distinguished career in Printers and would be the Army before being ordained Alberl Brown in 1919. He ,rose to the rank of pleasedto quote for Captain, wasawarded the Military The Rev Albert Brown (1940- Cross and Bar in the field in 1918, 43) Vicar of St John's Church, your requirements and later the D.S.O. Worksop, and a former missionary in Africa, diedin September, aged 54. The Rev Jack Whittacker (1939- Arlhur 43) Rural Dean of the Vale of the White Horse, Oxfordshire, writes: Wilkinson Albert was a contemporary of mine at School. Mr Arthur Wilkinson died at his He attended Hatfield College, HigherAudley Street home on the 25th May aged 72. Durham, and gained a BA, then After studying at Manchester received theological training at Blackburn, Lancs. University he was appointed Lan­ Ridley Hall, Cambridge. guage and Sportsmaster at Another contemporary old Telephone (0254) 56267 Queen's Royal College Trinidad. boy, Peter Hall, the Rector It was whilst he was in Trinidad of Birmingham, was also present that he coached a numberof cric­ at the funeral. keters who later became personal­ ·················· ities in the West I ndies cricket After train:ng, Mr Brown be­ 1 team. Mr. Wilkinson held posts at gan his ministry as a curate in Dean Close, Cheltenham, Wrekin Blackpool. He and his wife, Joan, College and Wellington and later then left for Africa and Ruandal ! TOP ClASS fABRICS became Headmaster of his own Burundi where Mr Brown taught : boarding school in Essex. theology in Buye. He later be­ • • He returned to Blackburn where came principal of Stanley Smith • IT IS OUR CONSTANT ENDEAVOUR • he became an Elder at the former Theological College, Ruanda, and Chapel Street Congregational bishop's adviser. He returned to TO OFFER FABRICS OF QUALITY IN Church, a Chairman of Blackburn Britain and spent six years as vicar : DESIGN AND TEXTURE. : Liberal Association, Treasurer of of St John's before first becoming • • the R .S.P .CA. Shelter at Altham, ill in February. lf a Governor of St. Mary's College Our workroom is at your disposal for • • and a member of the Probus Club. • MAKING-UP CURTAINS, PELMETS, • • BED-COVERINGS, LOOSE COVERS, ETC • George • ALL TYPES OF RAILS AND BLINDS • • SUPPLIED AND FITT ED • Poller Mr George Potter died in June, In addition... • • aged 62, only five months after • • retiring, following 45 years service In addition to those already men­ in the education department, first tioned, the following names of RYLEY & HAMPSON LIMITED wi th the Borough and then with Old Boys who have died sitlce the Lancashire County Council fol­ last issue of Magister have come : : to our notice: lowing reorganisation in 1974. KING WILLlAM STREET, 82 Mr Potter attended School from : BLACKBURN. : 1928 to 1933. He was a promin­ R. Cullier, A. R. Entwistle, H. • • ent member of the Crown Bowl­ Haworth, S. J. Hindle, R. B. Hoi­ ing Section of the East Lancashire den, B. S. Jepson, H. Longworth, Telephone 53935 Club and a regular team player J. T. M. Mellilieu, F. O'Hare, F. E. Smith, A. B. Thomas, : with NALGO and NORWEB• ...... : He leaves a widow and three sons. E. Walker, D. G. Wilkinson. MAGISTER Page 9 Radio Foursome! RUSSELL Harty (1946-54) was 'caught' by television presenter Eamonn Andrews just before Christmas to become the subject of a 'This is Your Life' epi­ sode. Russell had his 'revenge' by includtng Eamonn Andrews amongst the guests on his own chat show shortly afterwards. Earlier this year Russell was in Blackburn to compere his Radio 4 show 'Midweek', when the deputy head boy and girl from QEGS were invited guests. Russell had held a similar post during his time at school. When Russell _ in Man­ chester making preparations for his new TV show he fou nd that not all his school ties were hanging in the wardrobe. The director of his new programme turnad out to be Alan Walsh, another oIef boy. The coinci­ dence didn't end then however. Being interviewad about his chat show by BBC Radio Man­ chester presenters Simon CoIe and Alan Yardley, he discovered that they too, were old Black­ burnians. PROFESSOR AWARDED MEDAL PROFESSOR Keith Miller, of and Sutton-in-Ashfield Group of joined the Executive the same JOHN Longstaff (1971-78) Sheffield University who led the Hospitals of the Nottingham Area year. Aged 50, Mr Greenhalgh played a Hammond Organ at Royal Geographical Society's ex­ Health Authority (Teaching). is married with two daughters Blackburn Music Society's per­ pedition to the Himalayas covered and a son. formance of Bach's St. Matthew in the last edition of Magister, * * R Passion at King Georgeis Hall has been awarded the oyal * * • Founder's Medal of the Royal following the severe fire damage Geographical Society, for 198 1 , REVEREND Or J. Astley, M.A., to the Hall's integral organ. for his fieldwork in the Kara­ Ph.D., has been appointed the GEOFFREY H. Riding B.Sc. John is the son of Mr J. koram, Iceland and Greenland. first director of the North of (1967-74) has been awarded a Longstaff, director of music at England Institute for Christian Ph .D. in Chemistry from Bristol QEGS, and studies at Girton The Award was presented by Professor Michael Wise at the Education. University . College, Cambridge. Annual General Meeting of the He is currently employed • • • Society on 8 June. doing a Research Fellowship in • the Davey Laboratory, Depart­ The project consisted of five Queen Elizabeth's Grammar ment of Chemistry, Pennsylvania MICHAEL Manley (1972-79) complementary geographical School old boy Mr J. A. Green­ State University, U.S.A. composed the words and music l studies covering the who e of the halgh, has been appointed General of the theme song of a 'New Karakoram Range of Pakistan. • • Manager of the Halifax Build­ Day' assembly at Blackburn Cath­ It was an international expedi­ tion involving scientists from ing Society . edral, attended by some 1,000 China, Pakistan and Britain using Now an assistant general GEOFF Peake (1943-48) is cur­ young people from the Diocese. advanced and recently developed manager, he joined the society rently secretary and treasurer Michael was also a member of skills for examining and solving in 1951 and served at Blackburn, to Blackburn and District Cancer the 'New Life' Group, comprised glaciological, geomorphological, Liverpool, Crewe and Leicester, Research Campaign. The cam­ of local young people, who per­ seismological, structural, geologi­ before being appointed manager paign has recently celebrated formed the song. He is study­ h cal and survey problems. Keit , at Nottingham (Friar Lane) in its 21 st anniversary with a record ing for a BA degree in theology who was at School from 1943- 1968. annual amount raised of £37,000 at Durham University. 48, is professor of mechanical engineering at Sheffield. He became head office to take its total fund raised Mortgage Controller in 1970 and over the 21 years to £37,000. • •

* * * ALAN Baxendale (1956-61) is Ivor takes up Oxford baton hoping to set up an organisa­ tion in North East Lancash ire ANTHONY J. Whitaker L.R.C.P., IVOR Bolton (1969-76) has been appointad conductor of the for the new Social Democratic M.R.C.S., F.F.A. (R.C.S). highly-ratad choir, The Schola Cantorium of Oxford. Mr Bolton Party. Mr Baxendale has offered (1960-68) has been appointed won an organ scholarship to Clare College, Cambridge and was his services to the SDP as area Consultant Anaesthetist with there from 1976-80. Mr Bolton has been a conducting scholar organiser and is currently acting special responsibility for Intensive at the Royal College of Music, London and is now sub-organist as link man for them between Care Services, to the Mansfield at St. Martin's-in-the-Field. London and this area. MAGISTER Page 10 Golf Former head boy's new post THE OLD Blackburnians Golf TWO PASS.. OUT Competition took place at Wilp­ shire on Thursday 27th August, MR BRI AN Molyneux (1940-47), having been postponed from a former head boy and head of June. F 0 'BRITANNIA the wire division at Mullard's Entries: Blackburn 13 factory for five years has taken up - Wilpshire 9 a new post at the London base of Pleasington 1 the company's parent, Philips Industries. After spending some time with Winner of the Judge Walmes­ Philips in London, Mr Molyneux ley Cup (Best net) was I. R. is to be appointed to a senior post Warburton (Blackburn) 78-1 1 �7 elsewhere within the concern. He and runner up E. R. Holden joined the Blackburn factory as a (WiIDshire) 78-1 0�8. management trainee after gradu­ ating from Cambridge University. The Sir Gilbert Gerrard Cup (Best gross) was won by G. H. Readett (Blackburn) with a score of 75. Head gains DU degree The team for the Lancashire Old Boys' Association of Gram­ KEI TH Anthony Hitchen (1950- mar Schools Competition with­ 57), headmaster of Stedham drew because of the high cost of County Primary school near Mid­ green fees. hurst, Sussex has gained a B.A. degree in education from the DAVI D lan Bradshaw, above left, was among officers at a passing out Open University. It was con­ Final Hurdle parade at the Britannia College, Dartmouth last September. He joined ferred upon him at a ceremony the Navy in January 1980. He has visited the Mediterranean and ports in the Civic Hall, Southampton. JOHN L. Woodbine (1969-76) has in Northern Europe aboard HMS Intrepid. He was a member of the After attending teacher's training passed the final examinations for College rugby XV and the sailing team at Dartmouth. Having success­ college in Middlesex he became the Institute of Cost and Man­ fully completed his training he has now joined the Royal Naval Engin­ deputy head of St. John's C of E agement Accountants. John eering College, Manandon in Plymouth studying for a degree in School in Blackburn. He emi­ studied at the Royal Army Pay engineering. grated to Canada six years later, Corps College, Winchester. He In April this year, Peter Haworth, above right, was one of 272 spending two years there before works in the accounts depart­ cadets who passed out from the Royal Naval College. He joined the returning to teach in London ment at the Royal Ordnance Navy in 1979 as a general list seaman officer and has visited many and took up his present post Factory, Chorley. countries including Madeira, Gibraltar, Cyprus, Brunei and Hong Kong. seven years ago.

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TELEPHONE 51682 (2 lines) MAGISTER Page 11 Widow Double Blue Harry presents switches off books for Kevin after KEVIN Hayes (1973-79) took MICHAEL Crossley (1956-64) has the first steps towards winning been appointed assistant man­ to school a double Oxford Blue when he aging director of Scotsman Publi­ 43 years helped the Un iversity soccer side" cations Ltd. He first entered the AFTER 43 years service with to beat Cambridge 2'{) at Wem­ It was nice to have Mrs J. Com­ newspaper industry in Newcastle the Electricity Board, Harry bley in December. This summer as an advertising salesman after berbach in school recently to Bradley (1931-37) is hoping to he completed the double"'by being gaining a B.A. degree at Durham present to the School a copy of watch a bit of cricket and catch chosen to represent the Univer­ University . Before being appoin­ Shakespeare's complete works, up on his gardening. Cricket is sity at cricket. ted to h is present position he was presented to her late husband the passion in Harry's life, and it assistant managing director of in December 1823 as a result of II'? the match at We mbley, is not all that long ago he was Lancashire and Cheshire County a prize which was donated by the Kevin played as a sweeper in front playing the game with distinc­ Newspapers, Stockport. He is late E. Hamer, J.P. Mr Comber­ of the back four and his tack­ tion. He was opening bowler for bach left school in 1923 to ling and reading of the game married with two children. East Lancs. and for Blackburn become apprentice plumber. He played a big part in Oxford's Northern. During the war, when suffered ill-health over a great triumph. Kevin is on a four year with the East Lancashire Regi­ number of years, and after chemistry degree course at the MR J. M. Threlfall (1952-55) ment, he spearheaded the pace developing a heart condition, University . formerly Head of School of attack of the Kenya Kongonis. died recently. He was an all-round Engineering at Hull College of cricketer and was described as a PETER Houldsworth (194549) Higher Education is now Vice BRIAN Dowbiggin (1954-59) has 'most sincere and wonderful has been appointed manager of Principal at Reading College of been appointed assistant branch person'. the Garforth branch of Barclay's Technology . After obtaining his manager of the Trustee Savings The Headmaster was inter­ Bank. He joined Martin's Bank B.Sc (Eng) at Imperial College, Bank in Longridge. After joining ested to meet Mrs Comberbach in 1949 and after working at London, Mr Threlfall spent four the bank in 1966 at Blackburn he and to see a letter from Mr several branches in the Leeds years with the English Electric has held appointments at the Arthur Holden praising her hus­ district became assistant manager Company including two years as Leyland and Chorley branches. band's work, and also corres­ at Dewsbury in 1968. Since assistant to the works manager, Brian's hobbies include stamp pondence from Mr Arthur 1976 he has been manager of experimental aircraft . This was and coin collecting, model rail­ Montagon (Mathematics master). Barclay's Pudsey branch . followed by a Senior Lectureshjp ways and DIY. Brian is also a in Mechanical Engineering at the keen member of Cherry Tree John Dalton College of Tech­ Cricket and Tennis ClUb. Professorship nology, Manchester. Our thanks STUART Hirst (1970-76) last for biologist year gamed an honours degree in law at Dundee University . His AFTER lecturing at the Univer­ The Editorial Staff of. Magister THE REV Or Alan So_rbutts (1960-66) was interests as an undergraduate sity College, Galway , Ireland for would like to thank everyone initiated vicar of the last ten years, James Haugh­ St. James', Lower Darwen, by the included being treasurer of the who has contriliuted articles, ton has been awarded a profes­ Bishop of Blackburn, the Rt Rev union, president of the debating sorship. Following the Govern­ letters and general news, with­ Robert Martineau and inducted society and chairman of the uni­ ment award, he is now professor out which the production of by the Archdeacon of Blackburn, versity's Conservative Association. in micro-biology . James left this magazine would not be the Ven C.W.D. Carroll. He was He also formed and led a student QEGS in 1962 for Liverpool possible. associated with St. Luke's before brass band. University : where he gameo a being ordained as curate to B.Sc. and Ph .D. Canon 'Neil Pritchard at St. M. R. CROSS (1968-75) joined the Health and Safety Executive Peter's, Salesbury. After leaving ' QEGS he went to Sheffield and in Apri I last year as one of her on to Queen's College, Cambridge Majesty's Inspector of Factories where he took an ,M.A. degree and was assigned to the North­ in theology , followed by a theo­ East Area Office based in New­ logical course at Westcott House, castle-upon-Tyne. This year he Cambridge. attended a post-graduate diploma course at Aston University in Birmingham. THE Rev Frederick William OR JACK Flint who left QEGS Stephens, vicar of St. Mark's in 1946 has been appointed to the church, Witton, Blackburn for the post of Professor of Hispanic past 18 years has retired. After Studies at Hull University. After leaving QEGS (1919-29) he was leaving school, he attended Man­ ordained 46 years ago at Man­ chester University where he chester Cathedral and after brief gained a first class honours degree ministries in Horwich and Staly­ in modern languages. He then bridge was appointed Vicar of spent a year researching at the Christ Church, Dukinfield in University of Madrid before 1939. From 1948 to 1961 he was taking up a career in the textile Vicar of ·St. Mary's, Liskeard, industry. In 1964 he joined the Cornwall, followed by a year as University of Strathclyde where rector of Kingston Parish Church, he was a studen't in Spanish, Jamaica. Latin and American Studies.

GRAHAM G. Oickinson (1965- 72) in a letter advising us of his Bankers Success new address, tells us he is now a MICHAEL Stirrup (1960-66) formersecretary of the Old Blackburnians partner in the firm of solicitors COLlN Douglas Turton (1900-00) London branch, married Miss Jeannie Aspinall at St. Mary of Bethamy of Robin Thompson & Partners. has qualified as an Associate Church, Woking, last July. Michael was an actor with Manchester From January this year he has of the Institute of Bankers. Library Theatre befora joining the BBC as continuity announcer seven been the partner in charge of the Colin is with Lloyds Bank at years ago. His wife also works for the BBC. firm's Birmingham office. Pre�ton. Below: One of the diners and right:Toasting years at School.

OLD G I RLS attended the space. The decision to ban guests speeches. This year, a translation annual dinner in Big School inevitably left some members dis­ of the School song appeared in gruntled - especially as so e had the Speech Day programme and for the first time in the been regular attenders with their it is produced on page 19 association's 52 years - and guests for many years. Eric Race (1959-64) the they voted it a success. There were many more youn­ ebulliant chairman of the London branch, was to have proposed a There were fives ladies at the ger members than usual, inclu­ !oast to the School, but family meal, which had a slightly dif­ ding the girls, and the final list Illness forced him to step down ferent format than usual . They was 143 - 73 down on the only four days .before the dinner. included former pupils, Jennifer previous year. There were of Clifford Singleton, the Chief Sutcliffe, who is reading history course no diners in the anteroom Executive of Blackburn, agreed to at St. Anne's College, Oxford; which was much better, and ther� stand in at the last moment to Judith Cooke, currently at Seale was a little more room �hich make it a full house of speakers Hayne Agricultural College; and was much appreciated . Th4 meal associated with flying. Susan Kay, who is studying itself, at £7.50, was up t� stan­ Mr Singleton was a former marine biology and oceanography dard. T�e caterers �ere Sif Pson Fleet Air Arm pilot like the main at Bangor University. Confectioners of Chipping. speaker, Mr. Paul Millett execu­ Susan is the daughter of Eric There have been lady guests tive director (fli9'1t opera ions) at Kay, chairman of the OBA and in the past. Blackburn's former t British Aerospace, aircraft group. senior science master at School. MP, Mrs Barbara Castle was a Warton. The Headmaster spent his She saidshe had enjoyed her first guest speaker and Mrs Nen National Service in the RAF dinner and next year, would Bramley-Haworth , the Mayor of MsSusan coming out pilot officer and wa� invite more friends and former Blackburn, was a guest in the squadron leader of the RAVR Kay, one colleagues. Queen's Silver Jubilee Year but ' in Lincoln. The fourth speaker. of thefirst this was the first year girls were The two other ladies present Frank Tyson (1924-31) a tormer eligible to attend as former lady members of were Mrs Lesley Read, a teacher active member pupils. of the London the OBA to at School and wife of OBA branch, is an aircraft designer and The diners found other committee member and the worked on the Handley Page changes. They faced the war organiser of the dinner John HP 115 design. Mr Tyson pro­ memorial but this time they were Read, a science master at School; posed a toast to the guests. remembering Harry King among and Mrs Edna M. Arnold, a repre­ The toastmaster was Mr the members who had passed sentative member of the Derrick Lund, the School's away during the year. The list Governors. domestic bursar. included former OBA president John Read, in collaboration At a meeting of the OBA Prof Gordon Manley (see last with the late Harry King 11 committee at School in January, year's Magister) and committee months earlier, had arranged that Mr Read thanked the football member Gordon Birtwistle, who members only would be admitted club for their help manning the acted as toastmaster at the to the dinner. This restriction bar at the dinner and said no one dinners. (Seepa ge 21. followed the regretable refusal of had been refused a ticket. There 25 members' application for The Cantilena was sung before were 160 diners and there was a tickets in 1979 because of lack of a short brea k preceeded the surplus of £14.82.

OBA Committee Member, lain Newton and Neil Hayes duringthe break.

Mr Clifford Singleton, proposing a toast Above: One member obviouslyenj oying Above: Threeof theladi es were also enjoying thedinner, from theleft Ms ..._ _-; ____ ------to theSchool. _...... _...... � �...... the evening•. Jennifer Sutcliffe, Ms Judith Cooke and Mrs Lesley R�ad. MAGISTER Page 14 MAGISTER Page 15 life membership goes Head visits New John Duckworth informed the Annual Meeting that the cost of the last edition of Magister was £840. Although he had stepped down as editor he was st ill pre­ Wo29 + 3 rl+ 3 + 3 = d22 beds Old Blacks pared to contribute to the pro­ 7x4 duction of Magister. A sub­ up to 630 committee for Magister was elec­ Holgate, Roger Smith, Steve possible. Roger Smith agreed to TH E rather unusual equation in the title demonstrates the ted, namely Peter Pearson, chair­ Monk and Eric Fairhurst. It was supply any useful golfing extent of my recent North American travels, as the Page man and convener; the Headmas­ again stressed that all members of information. Scholar of The English-Speaking Union to the U.S.A. and the ter, Roger Smethurst, John the committee should supply as recipie.nt of much North American hospitality - a particu­ much information and news as Continued on page 18 Duckworth , Fred Gillibrand, Mike lar pleasure being that of meeting Old Blacks on three memor­ able occasions. OLD BLACKBURNIANS' ASSOCIATION I visited 29 schools, three Uni­ tant and enabled me to extend INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31stJUL Y, 1980 versities, 3 State Co lleges and all my visit to Georgia and Canada, three American Service Colleges, at the beginning and end of my 'official' tour. 1979 1979 USMA at West Point, USNA at 706 Subscriptions 753.92 Minniapolis and the USAFA at My Page Scholarsh ip (named clothing, packing suitcases and In San Francisco a month later 21 General Expenses Released from Life Membership Fund 125.00 �olorado Springs. after Waiter Hines Page - the whizzing through airport security. I had a leisurely lunch with Peter 15 Postages 90.24 I ncome from Investments: American amb assador to London During this time, Prince Charles Murphy, who left in 1961to read All this covered more than dutifully became engaged, the 20 Blackburnian Magazines 4% Consols 50.00 at the end of the 1st World War) Law at Cambridge and is now 14,000 miles in seven weeks on President was nearly assassinated, with the celebrated law-firm of 969 Magister 736.43 81'% Barclays Bank Ltd. Loan 53.62 provided me with hospitality and 28 airline flights (with 7 dif­ accommodation in a variety of and Prime Minister Trudeau vir­ Bronson, Bronson & McKinnon 47 Corporation Tax 76.75 314%British Electricity 7.00 ferent companies) and the equa­ locations which I chose. New tually threatened U.D.I. - so my in their fabulous skyscraper H. King:- Memorial 15.00 15% Term Bond tion as solved meant sleeping in York (where I stayed with the training in history did not come offices in the Bank of America j Surplus to Accumulated Fund 525.27 22 beds. I wore out one pair of Reverend Dr John Andrew, amiss! pyramid which now dwarfs that 110.62 shoes, had to buy one extr a Rector of St. Thomas' Episco­ fantastic city. Peter has only Less : Income Tax 32.17 . suitcase, acquired enough school pal Church on Fifth Avenue), But my happiest memories recently joined the brain-drain prospectuses to fill a large boo k­ Boston-Massachusetts (where I centre on three Old Blacks but was anxious to hear news 79 78.45 case and gained a veritable wealth visited the Boston Latin School, meetings. In my first three days of the School, despite his having of school experience which in America, I was the guest of 83 Savings Bank Interest 150.05 228.50 founded in 1634 by old boys of to move house, do his (American) should make me better at my job my last school, Boston Grammar Scapa North America at their Bar finals, all at the same time. 5 War Memorial Ground Rent 5.00 and help OEGS as we sail into the School), Baltimore, Maryland/ Waycross, Georgia plant where I I was able to present him with a 127 Profit on Annual Dinner 273.27 completely unknown waters of Washington, D.C./Mobile, Ala­ was most kindly entertained by new Old Blackburnian tie and J Profit/( Loss) on Social Activities (17.00) 5 Independence. bama/Colorado Springs, Colo­ Mr and , Mrs Bill Westhead, (Bill was only sorry that a lengthy 70 Donations 40.00 rado/Salt Lake City (where I was being an Old Rossallian) who lunch hour was our sole time to­ O.B.F .C. - Final Payment re Bar 35.00 Independence was certainly the guest of an old friend of a showed me their Waycross plant gether. the keynote of all educational current architect1Jarent) Los and introduced me to the four establishments I visited, and the Old Blacks Scapa folk there, as 1.075 £ 1.443.69 1.075 £ 1,443.69 Angeles, California/San Francisco, My extra ten days in Canada funding of American and Cana­ well as an introduction to my first California/ and Portland, Oregon. rounded off a most memorable dian Schools, and the application live alligators, black beans, white­ "sabbatical" when, leaving my of, or rather non-application of, It was not unusual tor me to tailed deer and millionaires! The BALANCE SHEET Page Scholarship behind, I flew the Voucher system was what my visit three educational establish­ President of the company dined to stay with a former head· report to the School's Governors ments in one day, have break­ me out at The Green Frog - the Life Membership Fund 1,208 Lammack Ground at cost less sales 1 ;207.77 boy of Barnard Castle School was inevitably focused upon . But fast appointments, as well as beginning of the sad saga in which 1st 5,282.03 (where I was Senior History 4,597 Balance at August, 1979 links with the Old Blacks and speak at dinner1Jarties, and I I gained altogether half-a�tone in master) who is now a most suc­ 685 New Members 650.00 I nvestments at Cost Blackburn were mightily impor- became adept at quick-<:hange weight! cessful actuary in Vancouver. 5,282 5,932.03 1,161 £1 ,250 4% Consols Then - after a computer error D'lletions 125.00 (Market Value (41 2) 1,160.60 which caused my sleeping-<:ar to -- Written off to Accumulated Fund 323.53 448.53 £650 81'% Barclays Bank Ltd. Unsecured be already occupied when I 5,282 5,483.50 582 Loan 1986/93 (Market Value (458) 582.59 boarded the Trans-Continental 1,208 War Memorial Ground Rent 1 ;207 .77 £400314% British Electricity express (by a beautiful br.unette, 282 Stock 1976179 I hasten to add) I then went by Creditors Trustee Savings Bank 15% term Bond train through the fabulous Rockies to Calgary to meet the 931 Printers 700.00 (Market Value (700) 700.00 2,443 .1 9 three wise men of the Old Blacks Postages 143.53 2,500 Loan to O.E.G.S. 4,000.00 in Canada, Doctors Alan Ash­ 46 Inland Revenue 2LQQ 920.53 croft, Alan Lomax and Roger I nterest on I nvestment received Debtors Pilkington, whilst beinghosted by in edvance 17.50 45 Advertisers 155.00 the fourth, Roger Maltby and his 5 Subscriptions charming wife on the Maltby Accumulated Fund 5 Ground Rent 155.00 Ranch. 639 Balance at 1st August, 1979 642.48 2,077 Cash at Savings Bank 26.65 3 Surplus for the year 525.27 193 Cash at Lloyds Ban k 1,406.22 Arriving late on Friday night, (after 24 hours on the train - Profit on realisation of Investment 118.25 51 Cash in Hand 1,432B7 doing the reverse trip of the late Amountwritten off Life Membership Harry King's) I was whisked Fund 323.!j3 1,609.53 around Calgary, the Banff Nat· ional Park and parts of Alberta 8,109 £ 9�38.83 � £ 9,238.83 in a glorious weekend of fellow­ ship and good humour. With the HONORARY AUDITORS' REPORT Maltby family I was given a quick We have examined the above accounts, which are in accordance with the information supplied to us and give a overview of expanding Calgary. true and correct record of the transactions for the year ended 31st July, 1980 and of the state of affairs at that date. and the glorious Banff National W. Hare F.CA. Park - as well as being tempted R. B. Holden F.C.A. OEGS memorabilia: The head chats to Roy Ashcroft, right and Alan Lomax by a Ph il's Yum Yum Sundae in (continued over .,..,.) . MAGISTER Page 16

Headmaster's visit to United States

Continued from previous page transit system being built. Then Pancake Housel In the evening, off to the airport to ride Con­ with a glorious sunset as back­ noisseur class to Ottawa, to be cloth to our discussions, Alan guest of their City Commissioner, Lomax and Roy Ashcroft and an Old Boy of Bury Grammar Roger entertained me to dinner at School. the Inn on the Lake and I re­ viewed th·e school's progress and My thanks for splendid hospi­ showed them memorabilia of the tality - Old Blacks - and a re­ school which I had brought with newal of my vision that a school me. We were able to think of based on traditional values with Harry l

Paul Atwo� married Vanea Pentney of Aylsham, , (1970-74) Norfolk at Christs College Chapel, Cambridge on 28 June 1980. The couple are now living in London where Paul is with Cooper and Lybrand (Accountants) and 8llVan is a "physio" at Guy's Hospital. MAGISTER Page 17

THE Annual Dinner and Annual General Meeting of the London Branch of the O.B.A. was held on Cheshire Friday 6th March 1981 at the branch Cafe Royal, Regent Street, It's a capital London . • gOing The attendance of twenty eight was down on the previous strong year but seven had travelled from Blackburn to keep the life In London and after Scott Alien, the re­ Andrew Shaw, Graham Foster, flag flying and they were: Mr THE Old Boys' Cheshire and tiring chairman, was than ked for Stephen Singleton and Pa ul Carl Marsden (Chairman of Gover­ South Lancashire Branch Ladies his hard work during the past Isherwood. nors), Mr and Mrs Eric Kay, Mr Evening was held, as usual, in For information regarding and Mrs John Read, Mr Jack three years, the following offi­ the Cheshire Suite of the Bowdon Monk and Mr Harold Burrows. cers were elected : President: Mr Branch activities please contact Hotel on Friday May 15th. In After a somewhat exotic meal Ray Vipond; Chairman, Mr Eric Mr Eric Race, 9 Willowmead spite of there beinga longer list of of Filet de Macquereau, Fumee Norcross; Secretary, Mr Eric Square, Marlow, Bucks SL7 1 HP. apologies than usual, the dinner aux Groseilles, Escalope de Din­ Race; Treasurer, Mr Denis Telephone Marlow (06284) 2757. was attended by 24 guests inc­ donneau Emanuelle, Panache Ber­ Vipond. luding 5 from Blackburn. AN Annual Buffet was held once gere, Pommes Parisienne, Parfait A very pleasant evening was The Headmaster replied to a again in Nell Gwynn's House Glace au Marsala, P@che au enjoyed by all present although toast to the school, and related at Hammersmith on Thursday Cointreaux, Cafe, Scott Alien the numbers attending were less some of his experiences in Canada 27th November, 1980 with the proposed the Loyal Toast and than in previous years and con­ Eric Kay mentioned the current kind permission of the London as retiring chairman also pro­ sideration wi ll be given to a less activities of the Old Black­ Corinthian Sailing Club. posed the Toast to the school and expensive venue and possi bly a burnians' Association. Some 46 people turned up to guests. simpler meal. Other functions of Those present were: Mr and Mr Eric Kay replied on behalf the branch have been well atten­ enjoy an informal evening con­ Mrs B. Batey, Mr and Mrs I. C. of the school and guests, infor­ ded by both London residents sisting of talking, drinking and Batey, Mr and Mrs W. Birtwell, ming the ensemble that the and students from the various eating. Dr and Mrs T. S. Hindle, Mr and The menu was: Soup, Meat Headmaster was unable to attend London col leges and hospitals. Mrs H. S. Liversedge, Mr and Mrs and Potato Pie, Cheese and as he was away shooting croco­ Present were: Mr and Mrs E. Taylor, Mr and Mrs E. West, Biscuits followed by coffee, for diles (with a camera l) somewhere Scott · Alien, Mr and Mrs Ray Mr and Mrs H. Ramsbottom, Mr the fantastic cost of £1 .50. in the U.S.A. Mr Kay gave a Vipond, Mr and Mrs Eric Nor­ C. R. J. Bury, Mr I. C. Moore, Mr In a way it was a 40's re­ resume of school activities, exam­ cross, Mr and Mrs Michael 'Stir­ H. L. Schollick - and from Black union, when a lot of old friends ination successes, sporting achie­ rup, Clare Stevens, Sheila Tibbles, burn, Mr and Mrs P. F. Johnston. caught up with 40 years gossip. vements and Old Blackburnian Godfrey Charnley and guest, Neil Mr and Mrs E. J. Kay, Mrs K. Members present were: C. P. Association news. Dickinson and guest, Denis Hunter. Waring (3943), T. E. Tomlin­ The A.G.M. then followed Vipond, Eric Race, Denis Hull, son (3943), D. Vipond (3946), A 'Mens Night' was held at the R. Croasdale (3943), M. Wilkin­ Bowdon Hotel, Bowdon, Cheshire son (3947), J. Whittaker (39- on Friday, November 21 , 1980. 43), G. Smith (34-39), A. W. Harold Ramsbottom, secretary 44 at Oxford mea I of the branch and organiser of Shaw, P. H. Price, M. Richardson, D. E. Hull, S. Hird, R. Vipond, the evening, proposed the loyal The 1980 Annual Dinner of the Oxford Branch of the Associlltion G. Charnley, A. Eastham, S. R. toast and welcomed the guests was held at the. Eastgate Ho.tel, High St. on Friday, Oct.31st, 1980. Singleton, M. W. Barton, A. on behalf of the nine branch The President of the local branch of John Routh organised the members present. He also offered event, ably supported by Mr John Clark. Stainton, M. Stirrup, E. Hor­ The loyal toast was proposed by John Clark and John Routh wel­ cross, E. Race, Clare Stevens, apologies for twenty eight branch comed the guests and proposed a toastto the late Harry King to whom M. Bradley, P. Isherwood, N. members who were unable to this meeting meant so much. The President then proposed a toast to Dickinson, G. Foster, P. Ather­ attend. the school, to which the Headmaster responded giving a brief reMImil of ton, C. Garrett, S. Alien. With The Headmaster replied on the current activities of the school. apologies from J. Lee. behalf of the seven guests and Mr Routh then called upon Mr E.J. Whittle, the school's Careers gave a report on the activities of Master to speak as chief guest. This he did with commendable humour AN informal evening was held at the school and Old Blackburnians and panache. Mr E.J. Kay spoke briefly of the activities of the Parent Teacher Association and brought greetings from the other branches of the Old Chesterfield in Shepherd's Association during the past few the Association. Market on 15th October 1980. months. Those IIttendinll were, from the University, Miss Jennifer Sut­ During the evening Mr Geoff In spite of the reduced num­ cliffe Miss Ann Chlppindale, Miss Sharon Atherton, Miss A1ison Hart­ Mercer (ex classics master) arrived bers the evening was voted a ley b.J. Clark M.J. Kay, A.J. Aspin, P.J. Duckworth, W.J. Routh, !. and some of the older members great success by all present. N.tt.c.. Holden, I".H. Banks P.M. Bland, T.J. Masterton, A.I. Evans, , enjoyed reminiscing of the "good Those attending were: Mr B.G. Lea, M.A. Ryan, J.t1. . Aldred, A.C. Jackson, C.W. Slinger, S. SearleY M.J. Sharples, K.A. Hayes, A.C. Jennings, J.C. Chamberlain, old days". Philip F. Johnston (Headmaster), C.J. Suf tan, D. Preston. Those attending were : Eric Mr R. Hunter (School Bursar), From Blackburn: Mr P.F. Johnston (Headmaster) Mr E.C. Marsden Race, Mark Richardson, Eric Nor­ Messrs W. N. Barton, B. Batey, (Chairman of Governors), Mr R. Hunter (SchoOl Bursar), Mr E.J. cross, Michael Stirrup, John J. Kenyon, H. S. Marsden, D. M. Whittle (Chief Guest), Mr W.E. Metcalfe, Mr S.J. Ingham, Mr E.J.Kay Buckles, Scott Alien, Sandy Hird, Marton , Dr H. Morris, E. Taylor, Resident in the Oxford Area: Mr C.P. Waring, Rev Jack Whittaker, Ray Vipond. And newcomers: E. West, H. Ramsbottom, E. J. Mr J. Lee, Mr E. Race, Mr C.G. Edmondson (from London), C.J. Garratt. Andrew Shaw, Derek Hull, Kay , J. E. Sagar, F. Gillibrand Late Visitors Were: Miss Rachael Baggaley, Miss Claire Stevens, Miss Stephen Blakey, Stephen Single­ (O.B.A. Treasurer), K. Forbes, Elizabeth Clarke, S.s. Raynor, R.J. Haynes. ton and Mike Bradley. R. Smethurst. Check if there's a branch near you We should like to take this opportun" Mr Harold Ramsbottom, all old boys, the Parent Association and ity of reminding Old Boys up and down the 157 Chester Road, Hazel Grove, the school. country that we have active branches in Stockport, Cheshire. Old Boys will be interested to know Yorkshire, South Lancashire and Cheshire, Telephone 062587 3344 thllt we have an active group of mem­ the London area and at Oxford and Cam­ London Area Branch : bers in Canada who meet regularly in Cal­ bridge. They provide a variety of activities Mr Eric Race, .gary. For further information Old Boys and most of them have a Ladies Evening. 9 Willowmead Square, in Caneda should contact: They are all keen to widen their mem­ Marlow. Bucks. SL7 1 HP Dr Roger Maltby bership and we invite those who are inter­ Telephone 06284 2757 Box 59, Site 2553, Calgary, Alberta, ested to contact the appropriate secretary Oxford Branch: Canada T3C 3N9 whose name and address is given below. Mr Peter Banks, Yorkshire Branch : Christ Church College, Oxford. Should any Old Boy in an area not Mr Guy M. Shuftleworth, For the University branch at Cam­ covered by the above branches wish to 1 St. Peter's Grove, York, Y03 6AS bridge ple_ contact Mr Eric Kay, act as liaison for thllt area, pl..- get in Telephone York 22450 clo School, West Park Road, Blackburn touch with Mr Eric Key lit school or Editor South Lancashire and Cheshire Branch : who is liaison officer betweenthe branches, of MAGISTER clo school. MAGISTER Page 18 Membership at sea ... almost at All ! 1,000 mark AGM cont. from page14 the association was grateful. It The following officers were elec­ was obviously important that a ted : President : Mr J.E. Sagar was liaison between the association re-elected; Chairman : Mr E.J. Kay and the School be maintained and was elected ; Vice-Chairman: it was fortunate that there were Mr R. Smith was elected ; Secre­ several members of staff on the tary : Mr DJ. Forbes was re-elec­ committee. ted; Treasurer: Mr F. Gillibrand On the social scene, OBA vice­ was elected ; Auditors: Messrs W. chairman Roger Smith had arran­ Hare and R.B. Holden were re­ ged a dinner dance which was due elected. Committee : H. Burrows, to be held on September 26 but J. Duckworth, E. Fairhurst, W.K. due to lack of support, he had felt Forbes, T. Hindle, E.G. Hunt, H. it necessary to cancel. However, ' Isherwood, N. Jepson, E.C. Mars­ thanks were due to Roger for his den, S.J. Monk, 1.0. Newton, efforts. K.V. Newton, P.T. Pearson, W.H. The secretary than ked the rest of Procter, J.S. Read, T. Riley, R. Smethurst, R.B. Smith, W.E.T. the committee for their efforts on Walsh, J. Warner and K. Wig ht­ behalf of the association duri ng man. !Ox Officio: Mr P.F. Johns­ the past year which had been a WHEN long distance singer Darryl ling the world for another five David returned home to Black­ years. It is hard work but it is an ton, Headmaster and Mr R.N. particularly more difficult one burn he had logged 250,000 exhilarating life at sea. Hornsby, Chairman of the Foot­ than usual . He also stressed to m iles at sea as a cabaret singer on Oarryl met his partner ball Club. those members who would be ele­ a cruise liner. The multilingual Gretchen Griffith, formed a duo cted to the committeefor the fol­ singing and dancing act is part of act "Mil k and Honey" and started lowing year, the hard work which the entertainment on the C.T.C. their sh ip-board life. wou ld be needed in replacing the cruise ship "Mikhall Lermontov". As we ll as his cabaret act efforts of Harry Ki ng and John Darryl who sings under the Darryl helps to organise ship· Duckworth . name of Danny Lester said that board entertainment. He sings and he is looking forward to travel- speaks in five languages. Mr E.C. Marsden informed the meeting that the School Gover­ nors had considered recruitment of new OBA members and had No Magister? agreed that the £30 caution mon­ ey held by the School on behalf Have you moved? of each pupil could be used as a THE OLD Blackburnians' Association has a member­ life membership fee to the associ­ ship in excess of 1,000 Old Boys. ation . It was therefore agreed that During the year each member still subscribing at the life membership feeshould be the very old rate of 7/Gd . (37p) was approached -new adjusted to £30 from September individually and invited to subscribe at the current The Secretary reported with reg­ 1981 and than ks were recorded to ret that Mr Duckworth had tend­ the Governors and the Headmas­ £2 subscription. ered his resignation as editor of ter for allowing this facility. At the present time, 42 'lapsed annual members and 131 Magister which had very reluct­ The treasurer, Mr Fred Gillibrand, still subscribing £1 by Bankers Order are being independently invited to up.

What about branches Australia, Hong kong and USA?

ALLAN Dodd writes from bourne Hilton, quite near around the Far East. He can are widening their horizons Melbourne to say that Austra­ to the Melbourne Cricket be contacted at the Peninsula by moving to the United lian education is following ground, so what about you Hotel , Kowloon, Telephone States. They have both been the lead set by QEGS in Test Match fans. 3-67301 1 during office hours. offered positions with law having co-educational sixth firms in San Francisco. San Allan is now at 8 Crellin Another "overseas posting" forms in Public Schools. In Francisco is a beautiful city, Grove, Camberwell, Vic although much nearer to fact, some have now started Peter writes, if you don't 3124, Australia. home has been reported to bringing in the girls at Prep. mind the occasional earth­ CHRIS. Lund has asked us to us, that of the promotion of School level. Dissatisfaction quake, delightful in which to mention that now he is Mr John A. Redman who has with the State system has led live and work. Peter can be permanently resident in Hong been appointed manager of to a boom in demand for contacted at the Law Offices Kong, he is in a position to the Douglas, Isle of Man Public School places despite of Bronson Bronson and act as a 'link-man' in setting branch of the National West­ annual fees for day boys of McKinnon, Bank of America up a Hong-Kong/Far East minster Bank . . about £1600. branch of the Old Black­ Center, 555 California Street, San Francisco, California Allan is suggesting an 'old burnians. He believes there PETE R Murphy informs us boys' gathering at the Mel- are several 'old boys' dotted that he and his wife Hilary 94104. (Tel : 415-391-4500).

CANTlLENA SCHOOL SONG Blackburn School , by good Queen QUAM Elissa refundavit, Banker is Bess Schola Blackburnensis, Refounded in its hour of stress. Saecla tria plus duravit, Three centuries and more has Non quod largius dotavit stayed ; appointed But not because of bounties paid Virgo Tudorensis. Or blessings from the Tudor Maid.

Frustra quaerimus annales, I n vain for records shall we look manager Majorum Historiam, In our Elders' history boo k. The Charter, true, we mat extol FOR many people, working in the Nisi numerem legales And manya dusty parchment management world of ba nking Formas admodum ferales, scroll. means frequent changes of scene Vix vocaris gloriam. But Glory-these you'd hardlY call and a recent man on the move is Mr Don Newton. He has been Laus si desit diluturna, If lasting praise should seem to employed in banking since leaving QEGS in 1949, starting work at ne queramur fraudem. fail. Let us not our loss bewaiI: a local branch of Barclays. Now Adsit vi rtus hodierna; Let Manliness be seen to-day, he has been appointed manager Haecmanebit sempiterna; For this alone abides for aye : of the ban k's branch at Wh it­ worth Park, Manchester. He is no Haec meretur laudem. 'Tis this that merits praise alway. stranger to· Manchester, havi ng Nay, let us not hard fortune Virtus potius quam stemma, gained some of his early experi­ weep. ence in the profession working Sortem ne ploremus, This wish, this motto, let us keep: at several branches in the Man­ Haec voluntas, hoc sit therma; "To each his crown of Glory be," chester area. Suum cuique diadema That is the honour we long to see. Many people in Bolton will For 'Pluck is more than Pedigree : Decus id petemus. also know Mr Newton from his appointment as assistant manager Live on, then each member here, at the Market Street branch in Vivat membrum quodlibet, In highest Honour soon appear, 1967, an appointment which Summo sit honore: Our alma Mater let us sing Mr Eric Sagar, our President, lasted only a year before his All reverenceand all honour Matrem almam decactemus, suffered a heart attack since our promotion to manager at the bring. .., Hanc colamus exornemus last edition, but we are pleased to Marple branch. Long may she reign, tho' we are report he is recovering satisfac­ Since 1974 he has bee an Semper sit in flore. gone, torily and we all wish him the inspector at Barclay's Pre ton VIVATI VIVATI VIVATI And evermore Live On I Live onI best of health for the future. local head office. MAGISTER Page 20

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Blacks Injuries I GOLF THE annual OBA golf was rained off in June - for thesecond year running. It was re-arranged to be held at Wilpshire Golf club in keep cup at bay August. (Seepage 10). * * *

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

P W o l F A Pts THE Club entered 5 teams in the Blackburn and District League 1st X1 26 10 3 13 34 43 23 this season. The first team in Division One finished comfort­ 2nd X1 28 11 7 10 58 42 29 ably half way up a very strong division. Both the Second and 'A' 3rd X1 24 8 4 12 42 49 20 teams competed in Division Two, with the Second team finishing 4th X1 25 14 5 6 80 51 33 half way up the table, but sadly the 'A' team in the relegation zone. The 'B' team competed in Division Three, winning the League Championship, being un­ defeated in their 16 matches. The 'C' team won the 4th Divi­ sion title losing only twomatches. In the knock-

A. Ibbotson (1968-77) Graduated B.Sc.. Class 2. Div. 2. Hons. Civil Engineering. Newcastle-upon -Tyne University.

T.J. Gabbutt (1966-76) Gradu- S.A. Ka (1970-77) Graduated NEWS IN BRIEF ated LL.B.• Class Div. 2. Hons. y 2. B.A.. Class Hons. Quantum Law. Manchester University. 2. Chemistry. New College. Oxford.

C.J. Garratt (1969-77) Graduated H.H. Cook. B.A. (1967-74) B.A .• Class Hons. Physiological G. Kelleher (1969-76) Graduated Gradu­ 1. M.E. Barton (1970·77) Awarded D. Phil in Chemical Sciences. Magdalen College. B.Sc.. Class 2. Div. 1. Hons. ated B.A. Class Div Hons. 2. 1. Engineering at Balliol College. Oxford. Social Psychology. London Ancient History and Archaeology. Oxford. Appointed Mechanical School of Economics. Newcastle upon Tyne University. Engineer with B.P. Chemicals. London. A.E. Geldeard (1970-77) Gradu- D.C. Kinloc:k (1970-77) Gradu ated B.A .• Class 3. Hons. Accoun- ated B.Sc.• Class 3. Hons. Geo· Flying Officer P.J. Bell (1968-75) tancy. Preston Polytechnic. chemistryI Cardiff. Awarded his wings at Finningley M.C. Cook (1968-75) Qualified by Air Vice Marshal B. Brownlow. M.B .• Ch .B .• Manchester Univer­ Posted to Vulcan Training. R.A.F. sity. Appointed Junior House Graduated Scampton. Officer. Burnley Victoria Hospital D. Gibson (1 970-77) and Blackburn Royal Infirmary. B.Sc.. Class 2. Div. 2. Hons. Microbiology. Swansea.

AS.D. Birchall (1970-77) Gradu­ ated LL.B.. Hons. Law. Shef­ M.C. Cooper (1970-76) Gradu­ M.F. Gibson (1 966-75) Quaiified field University. ated B.A. Class 1. Hons. Mathe­ matics. Magdalen College. Oxford . M.B., Ch .B .• Manchester Univer­ Appointed Scientific Officer. sity. Appointed Houseman. Man­ Government Communications chester Royal Infirmary. S.A. Blakey (1967-77) Gradu­ H.Q. Cheltenham. LL.B. Class 2. Div 2. Hons. Law. Bristol University. A.D. Goudie (1967-76) Gradu­ S.J. Counsell (1962-70) Appoin­ ated B.A.. Class 2. Hons. Engi­ ted Head of German Department. neering Science. Exeter College. Hutton Grammar School. Preston. Oxford. Appointed Engineer with Gradu­ M.J. Brookes (1970-77) British Aerospace. Warton. Allison J. Lord (1976-78) Awar· ated B.Sc .• Class 2. Div. 2. Hons. ded the Jelf Medal in Medical ZoologY-Applied Zoology. Bangor Davies (1 970-76) Graduated Science. King's College. London. University . S.J. H.R. Graham (1970-77) Gradu­ B.A .• Class Hons. Engineering 2. ated B.A .• Class 2. Div. 2. Hons. Science. Keeble College. Oxford. Ancient History. Classical Civili· Appointed to post with Racal C.J. MalllOn (1 970-77) Graduated R. Byrom (1 966·76) Graduated sation. Sheffield University. (Slough ) Limited. B.A .• Class Div. -Religious B.Se.. Econ. Class Hons. 2. 2. 2. Studies. Lancaster University. Accounting and Finance. London School of Economics. Appointed Graduated Dempsey S.J.K. Hall (1967-76) D.M. (1969-76) Gradu- . Student Accountant with A. B.A • Class 2. Div. 2. Hons. . M ch (1 Graduated Anderson. London. ated B.Sc.. Hons. physiology. French. Leeds University. R ar 972-77) York University. LL.B .• Class 3. Hons. Law. Liver­ pool Polytechnic.

Gillian P. Campbell (1976-78) D. Hardrnen B.A. (1966�8) Staff- Awarded Half-Blue for Squash. N.J. Douglas (1970-77) Gradu­ Appointed Deputy Headmaster. McKinstry (1 Gradu ated B.A .• Class 2. Div. 1. Hons. S. 968-75) St. Andrews University. King Edward VI School. Lich- . • Economics and Geography. New­ ated B.D.S Manchester Univer- field. Staffs. sity. castle-upon-Tyne University.

D.J. Clark (1 969·75) Graduated H�w�rth Appoin- B.A. Class 2. Hons. Modern Lan­ J.J. (1945-50) C.E. Melling(1 970-77) Graduated guages. Exeter College. Oxford. A. Duxbury (1970-77) Graduated ted �"ncIPal. Lloyds �ank Staff B.A. Economics. Liverpool Uni- Train. ing College. Klngswood . B.A.. Class 2. Div. 2. Hons. versity . French , Leeds University. Surrey. Appointed Graduate Trainee witt: A. Coar (1970·77) Graduated B.Sc(Tech) Class Div. 2. Hons. Boots Limited. Nottingham. 2, M.J. Haworth (1967-74) Gradu- Chemical Engineering. Sheffield ated B.A .• Class 2. Div. 1. Hons. A.J. Mitchell (1970-76) Gradu­ University. Appointed Process Modern Languages. Durham Uni- ated B.A .• Class 3. Hons. Business Engineer. John Brown Limited. G.R. Foster (1968-77) Graduated versity. Appointed Lecturer at the Studies. Preston Polytechnic. London. B .A., Class 2, Hons. Physiolo· University of Limoges (France). gical Sciences. Wadham COllege. Oxford . P.V. oo e Gradu­ S.W. Cocker (1970-77) Graduated P. Howarth (1970-76) Graduated M r (1969-76) B.Sc.• Class 3. Hons. Petroleum­ ated B.A .• Class Div. 2. Hons. B.Sc.• Medical Sciences. St. And­ 2. Engineering, Imperial College. Ancient History and Classical Civ­ S.B. Fowler (1970-77) graduated rews University. . London. Appointed Process Engi­ B.Sc.. Class 2. Div. 1. Hons. ilisation . Sheffield University. neer, Davy McKee Ltd., London. Biology. York University . Appointed Constable in the Che­ shire Police Constabulary. S. Hunter (1 970-77) Graduated B.A .• Class 2. Hons. Geography. D. Collison B.Sc. (1969-70) G.M. Gabbutt (1967-76) Gradu­ Queen's College. Oxford. Awarded Ph .D. in Inorganic and ated B.A .• Class 2. Div. 2. Hons. Appointed Trainee Accountant D.G. Morgan (1970-77) Gradu­ Theoretical Chemistry at Man­ Medical Sciences. St. John's Col­ with Peat. Marwick. Mitchell ated LL.B .• Class 2. Div. 2. Hons. chester University . lege. Cambridge. & Co .• Preston. Law. Leeds Un ivarsity. MAGISTER Page 22 Step up for .lirn MR JIM Danson (1935-40) has been appointed to the post of PROCTER'S Assistant Accountant General, Finance Department, Department fo r of Employment. He was formerly the manager of Employment Exchanges in Bacup, Bamber TELEVISION Bridge and Bolton before being 'exiled' to London in 1967. COLOUR ...... BLACK & WHITE Before his present appointment he spent five years with the Man­ power Services Commission. Although he obtained a B.Sc. Economics degree, he claims that RENT OR BUY his exalted position and know­ ledge of high finance is due more to the efforts of 'Jud' Lewney YOUR LOCAL TIGER DEALER and 'Spike' Kennedy than any professional qualifications I SCHOOl NIWS Choose from the best AS A result of last October's examinations, eight Open Awards All with service that's proved to Oxbridge were obtained and a further fifteen secured places. The scholarships were awarded to: • Jane Horshall, Exhibition, Bal­ liol College, Oxford, History. Giles E. Hundleby, Scholarsh ip, St John's College, Oxford, Engin­ PROCTER'S eering Science. Sally Millett, Scholarship, Exeter College, Ox­ ford, Medicine. Jonathan Procter, 14-16 AINSWORTH STREET, BLACKBURN Exhibition, Brasennose College, Oxford, Jurisprudence. Michael Telephone 55336. R. _ Walker, Scholarship, Christ Church, Oxford, Mathematics. Alan Whiteley, Exhibition, Bal­ liol College, Oxford, Mathematics. Andrew J. Gosden, Scholarship, Magdalene College, Cambridge, Chemistry. Declan G. Mur ray, Scholarship, King's College, Cam­ bridge, Mathematics. The places go to: Michael W. Gibson, University College, Oxford, Jurisprudence. SEED AND Michael T. Harrison, Regent's Park College, Oxford, Philosophy and Theology. Andrew J. Holden, Jesus College, Oxford, PPP. David Hurst, Christ Church, History! Ancient History. Thomas L. Phillips, Magdalen College, Ox­ GABBUTT LlD ford, Medicine. Alan J. Shepherd, Merton Col lege, Oxford, Chemi­ stry. Howerd J. Smith, Oriel Col­ lege, English. Jennifer J. Tonge, St Edmund Hall, Oxford, Geog­ raphy. Charles E.S.. Bullcock, Christ's College, Cambridge, Chemistry. Collette M. George, ERIC VeavelS, 24 year old arch i­ New Hall, Cambridge, Medicine. techural assistant with Whitbreads Mark Ft Headley, Corpus Christi at Liverpool had a vital cornea College, Cambridge, Engineering Science. Culam A. Patel , Fitz­ graft operation just before his Booksellers since 1907 william College, Cambridge, birthday after waitingover twelve Medicine. Donald M.E. Redding .. months for a tissue match from a Trinity College, Cambridge, suitable donor. He underwent a Engl ish. Michael R.H. Wright, similar operation on his other eye Exeter College, Oxford, Classics. two years previously, and the Peel Foundation Awards. only hope of him having normal 4 and 6 PRESTON NEW ROAD A number of awards were gained sight was the further surgery. by Queen Elizabeth's Grammar The cornea graft followed the BLACKBURN . Schooi Pupils. death of a Merseyside athlete J.H. Aldred, A.J. Bate, A.D. Peter Everett whose heart was Telephone Bell, R.D. Bliss, J.H. Bretherton, also used in a transplant opera­ 58226 S.J. Butterworth, J.C. Chamber­ lain, M.D. Flannery, M.S. Frank­ tion. Eric stated that it was a land, H.N. Halliday, Patricia A. shame there had to be a tragedy Hartley, R.J. Haynes, J.C. Head­ to make it possible for him to 40 and 42 DARWEN ST REET ley, D.T. Holden, P.B. Hollins, have the operation but expressed D.E. Hull, L.W. HundlebY, I.P. his gratitude to the donor's BLACKBURN. Jones, D.T. Lindley, P.F. Maho­ parents for giving their consent. ney, D.J. Preston, B.N. Rostron, Eric added that the hospitals Telephone D.W. Starkle, I.J. Stockdale. 59855 Also In 1980 there were 1227 are very short of donors and iCE '0' level passes and 948 'A' would urge people to consider :evel passes. being donors. MAGISTER Page 23

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P.R. PARKI NSON (1969-75) M.G. TAYLOR (1969-74) Gradu- (Prop. Mick Walker) Graduated B.A., Class 3, Hons. 3ted B.Sc., Urban Land Econ­ Mathematics, St. John's College, omics,Sheffield Polytechnic. Oxford . Appointed Student Accountant, Deloitte, Haskins and Sells, London. M.P. TAYLOR (1970-77) Gradu­ at QU EEN STREET, GREAT HARWOOD ated B.A., Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. 52 History, Bristol University. M. POLLARD (1970-77) Gradu­ Appointed Trainee Manager, Telephone 886184 ated B.A., Class Div. Hons. 2, 1, Midland Dairies, Birmingham. History, Leeds University. * P.D. RIGBY (1972-77) Gradu­ J.M. TOMLINSON (1969-76) Graduated B.A., Class Div. ated B.A., Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. 2, 2, We cater for all requ irements Accountancy, Preston Polytech­ Hons. Combined Studies, Man­ nic. chester University. * * *

M.A. ROTHWE LL B.sc. (1959- P.J. WA LKER (1967-76) Gradu­ 66) Appointed Head of the ated B.5c., Eng., Class 2, Div. 2, Specialists in Cycle Touring Systems Development Group at Hons. Mineral Technology, Im­ the Headquarters of British Pet­ perial College, London University. roleum in London . Appointed a Metallurgist, Tara Mines Ltd., Republic of Ireland. * A. SEWELL (1970-77) Gradu­ ated B.A., Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. Agents for KA L KHOFF and FA LCON Ancient History and Classical P.N.H. WALMSLEY (1964-73) Civilisation, Sheffield University. Qualified M.B., Ch.B., Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham. Appointed Houseman, Lancaster You MUST compare our prices ! E.D. SHARPLES (1967-74) Royal Infirmary. Graduated B.Sc., Class 3, Hons. Mechanical Engineering, Salford University. J_P. WALSH (1969-76) Graduated B.A., Class 2, Div. 2, Hons. Arch­ Men going places call at aeology, Nevvcastle-upon-Tyne Qualified ROY MARLOR and choose G.C. SHAW (1970-75) University. M.B., Ch.B. Manchester Univers­ quality clothes with a diff­ ity. Appointed House Officer at N.W.M.G.H. in Neurology. erence. A difference that C.J. WALTON (1974-75) Quali­ fied M.B.Ch .B., Birmingham Uni­ the particular man takes S.R. SINGLETON (1968-78) versity. to his heart. Awarded Higher Diploma in Es­ tate Management, Leicester Poly­ G.R. WHITTA KER B.A. (1964- technic. 73) Awarded Masters Degree in • Business Administration from West Georgia College, U.S.A. Ap­ All the top names end up P.W. SLATER (1968-75) Gradu­ pointed trainee in the Treasury ated B.A., Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. Department of the Citibank of at ROY MARLOR. For Suits, Psychology and Philosophy, Bed­ New York, London branch. Jackets, Trousers, Shirts, ford College, London University. Knitwear, Etc. gg B. SMITH (1969-76) Graduated D.G. WI LKINSON (1 9-77) Graduated B.A., Class Div. B.Sc., Class 2, Environmental 2, 1, • Studies, Leicester University. Hons. Geography, Manchester University . You should make ROY T.P. SOUTHERN (1970-77) MARLOR your shop-there's Gradu­ Graduated B.A., Class 2, Div. 2, D.J. WORSLEY (1970-76) no finer place in the whole Hons. Accounting, Preston Poly­ ated B.A., Class 2, Div. 2, Econ­ technic. Appointed Trainee with omics, Manchester University. of the North. Robson Rhodes C.A., Manchester

J.G. STEVENSON (1970-77) S. WRIGHT (1970-76) Graduated Graduated B.A., Class 2, Hons. B.A., Class 2, Hons. Engineering Quantum Chemistry, Merton Science, St. Peter's College, Ox­ College,Oxford. ford . Appointed Trainee Engineer with B. I. C. C. Ltd. G.T. SWIFT (1975-76) Graduated

B.A., Class 3, Hons. Engineering ------Science, Balliol College, Oxford. S.P. WRIGLEY (1970-77) Gradu­ • PURE NEW Appointed Installations Engineer ated B.A., Class 2, Div. 1, Hons. � with Racal Communications Ltd ., Ancient History, Newcastle-upon­ FO�HAil ABOUT TOWN AND Bracknell, Berks. Tyne University. BLACK8UHN 53 Kino VVilllem St. Tel. 59372 BURNLEY 30 The Mall. Tal . 23073 MAG ISTER Page 24

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

JUDGE TO BE GUEST

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

Unilever deputy chief to present

• prizes

The School Speech Day this year is in December at King George's Hall. Old Boys are welcome to attend and are asked to contact Association chairman, Mr Eric Kay at Father School for further details. The chief guest will be the , vice-chairman of Unilever Ltd., and son Mr Kenneth Durham who attended Queen Elizabeth's from 1935 to 1941 . He served lead the . with the Royal Air Force in the second world war and was parties demobilised as Flight lieu­ tenant in 1946. LI KE father - like son for Nigel He gained a B.Sc honours Bramley- Haworth (1955�). degree in physics at Manches­ Nigel is a dentist with a practice ter University where he won a in Accrington. Nigel's father, Hatfield Scholarship. George (1927-37) is personnel After a short spell wi th the manager with the Lancashire and Atomic Research Establish­ Cumbria Trustee Savings I3ank - and leader of the Conservative ment, Harwell, he joined the group on Blackbum Borough Research Laboritory of Uni­ Council. Now Hyndburn Con­ lever at Port Sunlight in 1950. servative group has elected Nigel He was made a director in its leader. 1974.