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PAGE PAGE The Computer Room 2 The York Schools' Sixth Form History Society 21 School Appointments 3 Expeditions 21 School Notes 4 The Weather 1983-84 31 Commemoration 5 Combined Cadet Force 32 G.C.E. Examination Results 8 Literary Section i-x Careers 9 House Notes 35 Senior Common Room 10 Rugby 49 Appeal '82 11 Hockey . . 56 The Official Opening of the New Science, Computer, Design Squash 57 13 and Technology Building Swimming 58 14 Chapel Shooting . . 59 15 Music Cross Country 60 18 Drama Cricket 61 19 Chess Tennis 65 19 Young Farmers' Club 1983-84 Athletics . . 65 20 Computing The Boat Club 66 20 Bridge Club Oxford Cup 67 20 The War-Games Society . . Old Peterite Club 68

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THE PETERITE

1983 - 1984 No. 401

School Appointments Head of School: A. J. Stubbs (Christmas Term) - R. O. B. Gardner

School Monitors: M. J. Abbey, S. F. Bradbury, M. A. Chamieh, G. J. Connor, Rebecca J. Davidson, M. J. Dobie, P. H. B. Eddell, S. R. Gorman, K. G. T. Rollo, Rosemary A. Smith, A. F. M. Stone, J. G. White, Clare A. Wise, C. D. Wombell.

Games Captains: Rugby Football S. R. Gorman Cricket G. Y. Taylor Hockey G. G. B. Robinson Girls' Hockey Sarah A. Bosomworth Boats R. J. A. Strike Girls' Boats Rebecca J. Davidson Squash J. G. White Girls' Squash Helena L. W. Weaver Shooting M. A. Cass Tennis M. W. J. Cramb Girls' Tennis Claire L. Potter Swimming K. G. T. Rollo Cross Country M. A. Bates Girls' Cross Country Charlotte A. Hamilton School Notes Mention is made later of our own dramatic productions. Also on the The Headmaster, Mr. D. E. P. Hughes, resigned at the end of the 9th, 10th and 11th May St. Olave's School staged memorable Summer Term and, as he was given leave of absence for the term, performances of the musical 'Oliver' not unaided by some members of Mr. D. G. Cummin returned to look after the School at the start of St. Peter's, suitably disguised in whiskers and victoriana, notably Mr. the Summer Term. P. N. Barras as Fagin. Congratulations to the producers Mr. M. R. Mr. P. Walls left at the end of the Christmas Term and has gone Hotton and Mr. J. V. Mitchell, who also gave us a programme with to Bradford Grammar School; Mr. D. L. Morkill left at the end of the contemporary ads, now a rare collector's item. Summer Term, and has gone to Towwyn School, near his home in One Junior gained notoriety in the national press when he trapped Wales. Mr. C. E. Field, who retired in 1982, died on 22nd May after his fingers in an alarm clock and was released by the City Fire Brigade. many years of ill health, stoically and cheerfully borne. The funeral Our thanks to them. service was held in the Chapel two days later and many boys attended. Scholarships at 13+ were awarded to P. M. Birch, B. J. Goddard, We send our sympathy to Mrs. Joan Field. P. M. Thompson, S. C. T. White and C. S. Mindenhall, at 16+ to In the Oxford and Cambridge Colleges Entrance Examinations J. P. V. J. Atkinson, L. H. Benton, J. S. L. Croft, N. H. De Silva and D. Atkinson was elected to a Scholarship in Modern Languages at St. I. Pyle. We congratulate them and hope that they will do well. Edmund Hall, B. C. Kaner an Exhibition in Natural Sciences at On 20th August the School Bridge was demolished by a mobile Pembroke College, Cambridge, and places were offered to Carolyn M. crane trying to pass underneath it. By a miracle no one was hurt. The Barr at St. Hugh's College, S. R. Gorman at Emmanuel College, E. speed with which a temporary replacement was put up is a tribute to J. Smakman at Worcester College, J. C. Torlesse at Magdalene the Assistant Bursar. College, J. R. Turner at the Queen's College, and Sophia L. H. Williamson at St. John's College, Cambridge. In the Oxford and Cambridge Rugby Football Match at Twickenham on the 6th December the no. 8 forwards in both teams were Old Peterites, M. F. Gargan of St. Edmund Hall, and J. F. Ellison of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge. S. P. Harrison, S. P. Knocker and C. P. Richards were awarded Sixth Form Army Scholarships, R. I. D. Mavor a C.C.F. Flying Scholarship. P. H. Briggs has spent the year here from Westminster School U.S.A. with an English Speaking Union Scholarship, and Clare A. Wise was awarded a similar Scholarship to St. George's School, Newport, Rhode Island, U.S.A. where she spent the Easter and Summer Terms. Lectures to the Sixth Form were given by Mr. J. R. Anfield, O. P., Mr. R. Wooldridge, Mr. T. M. Higham, Mr. P. Lewis, and Mr. J. M. Jefferson. Dr. A. Scott organised a question and answer session with the help of two other doctors. We are grateful to them all. The Top School Quiz Team beat Huntington School and Archbishop Holgates Grammar School in the preliminary rounds of Mulberry Hall the competition organised by the York Junior Chamber and lost in a close semi-final to Pocklington School. The team was James Morris, Specialists in Fine English Bone China and Crystal William Hide, Daniel Shannon and Alistair Fernie. Stonegate York Telephone 0904 20736 4 Commemoration 13th & 14th July, 1984

At very short notice the Commemoration Service was transferred to of a new building for Design and Technology goes back some years, the School Chapel from the Minster, because of the tragic fire in the and indeed many of our friends had made donations to an Appeal for South Transept a few days before, and for convenience Prizegiving it, but this project was initiated by Mr. Peter Hughes and he was also was held in the Sports Centre, where the floor was due to be relaid, responsible for the launching of the Appeal at which the former rather than in the Theatre Royal. All this meant a lot of extra work Archbishop of York, Lord Blanch, presided, and Mr. Hughes has had especially to the ancillary staff and we are very grateful to them for the satisfaction of seeing the project completed through the great the fine spirit with which they carried it out so successfully. generosity of those who responded to the Appeal and who made the The Dean preached the Sermon in the Chapel and chose as his building possible. I would like here to pay tribute not only to the theme his experience of God in the events of the Minster fire. He architects and builders who have enhanced the appearance of the presided too at Prizegiving for the last time. In the course of his School, but also to the science staff who gave a great deal of their time address Mr. D. G. Cummin, the Acting Head Master, spoke as to advising not only on present needs but in trying to see how the follows: changing methods of science teaching would best be served for many 'The appalling event of this week, which has made it neccessary for years to come. However, it will be seen to have been of great value for us to transfer our Commemoration Service and Prizegiving to the the School to have had a scientist as Head Master, able to oversee a School itself, is, needless to say, one of the greatest sorrow to all of us, major science project, and as Mr. Hughes now moves on to guide an and we feel particularly for you, Mr. Dean, in the last week of your enormous science project at Westminster School we thank him for full-time service to the Minster that you should have to face this what he has done and wish him and his family success and prosperity. disaster; but may I say that we have all admired the prompt action of Happily his name is on the plaque commemorating the opening of the you and the Minster staff, and of course the great professional skill of new building. the Fire Service in making sure that in the course of time the Minster First, in academic work we can say that the examination results will once more be restored to its full splendour. I am glad to say that which have come since the last Speech Day are again outstanding. some of our boys have already been happy to help with the work of Without too much quoting of figures, it is certainly impressive that of clearing up, and we shall of course be planning our contribution in the 'A' level papers taken there were 89% passes, 20% of them being other ways to the work of restoration. at A grade. All our candidates take a General Studies paper which, You will understand, Mr. Dean, that having been back in the School apart from carrying a useful additional 'A' level, is an excellent aim for only one term and making a report on a whole year I must rely heavily sixth form courses designed to keep the pupils' education as broad as on information provided by colleagues, but I think it would be beyond possible. At 'O' level over all subjects there were 80% passes. About question that the biggest single achievement during the year has been 'O' level passes, I think the important thing again is to emphasise the the completion of the new building for Science, Design and number of pupils who got a really wide spread and it is worth Technology, which has been in use for most of the year and was reminding parents and pupils that giving up one or two 'O' levels in officially opened by the Archibishop of York on May 25th. The idea the hope of doing better in another one rarely has the desired result.'

5 Mr. Cummin then reviewed events in the School and in conclusion and education of young people. He pointed out in Disraeli's words said: that you cannot depend upon the independent, using the aphorism to 'We in the Independent Schools need to think carefully what it is urge that parents' encouragement of their children should not be we are offering to the children of parents who make heavy sacrifices conditional or limiting, but rather based upon mutual understanding. to provide the kind of education they are still free to choose, it reminds He suggested that this understanding be fostered by family me of some closing words of John Dronfield's last report in 1967 - conversations - and pointed out an additional, immediately practical, 'Parents will continue to support us so long as they believe in us,' - advantage of such conversations in the way that they train young and this is surely the key to that continuing support. We do not need people in interview techniques. to go into the reasons why parents choose the so-called Independent Dr. Harrison then spoke to the School, more particularly to those Sector; it is surely more valuable for all of us to think in terms of good leaving in the near future. His emphasis at first was upon the way that education for every child and to accept with tolerance the choice that some things required for success seem boring, referring particularly to people make. If we can get rid of the varying prejudices that have long the need for young people to cultivate their literacy, their numeracy bedevilled education in the country then we could look forward to a and any fluency they might possess in foreign languages. He happy diversity in the future, with freedom of choice remaining concluded by suggesting in contrast the value and excitement of fundamental to our philosophy. Abolition of anything is easy and flexibility in character and attitude; and by hoping that all who left St. attracts publicity: building is difficult and the builders are often Peter's would, by their display of these attributes, represent us well. forgotten. To abolish Independent Schools you first have to define a School, which is not as simple as it seems. If you seek to abolish paying for education you will have to define education, which is much Prize List more difficult because you might then have to abolish the buying of NORMAN CROMBIE MEMORIAL PRIZE R. O. B. Gardner books, or even the visit abroad that might improve a language skill, K. H. RHODES PRIZE A. J. Stubbs and so on. If, under it all, it means abolishing privilege, again the B.M.A. PRIZE FOR SCIENCE A. F. M. Stone THE DEAN OF YORK'S PRIZE FOR LATIN J. P. Atkinson question is 'What is privilege?' Surely the greatest privilege a child can STEPHENSON PRIZE FOR GREEK M. J. Foley have is that of loving parents and the security not of wealth but of PALESTINE AND JERUSALEM MISSIONARY ESSAY understanding. Abolish that and abolish society. PRIZE S. J. M. Jones WHYTEHEAD MEMORIAL PRIZES FOR DIVINITY M. R. Davies, M. J. Parkes Our society would best be upheld by Christian love - a difficult and TOYNE EUROPEAN HISTORY PRIZE Angela J. Hiley perhaps unpopular concept - but in the schools, and particularly in a GEOGRAPHY PRIZES: school closely associated with the Christian tradition, we should not Senior T. C. Gower evade the difficulty nor fear the unpopularity. Junior A. M. Bowler L. C. LE TOCQ PRIZE FOR ECONOMICS J. R. Turner Finally, Mr. Dean, I am sure I speak for all of us in thanking you SKRENTNY PRIZE N. D. Hopton for the time you have given to the School as our Chairman of BRIAN HOLBECHE MEMORIAL PRIZE R. O. B. Gardner Governors; on this your penultimate day as Dean of York you have JACK BRITTAIN MEMORIAL PRIZES FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL ESSAY: preached at our Commemoration Service and presided here; we could IVth Form D. J. McLean-Steel not ask more of a retiring Chairman and to you and Mrs. Jasper we Illrd Form S. P. Sacco THE OLD PETERITE CLUB READING PRIZES: offer our good wishes for many happy years.' Senior M. G. Wise After presenting the Prizes the Vice Chancellor of Keele University, Junior M. R. Davies Dr. David Harrison, offered congratulations to the School for all that RICHARD ATKINSON MEMORIAL PRIZES FOR (Rosemary A. Smith, A. J. Stubbs, was included in the Acting Head Master's report and especially to the DRAMA Prize Winners, whose excellence is important in the life of the School. [Clare A.' Wise, M. G. Wise ARTHUR CRAVEN MEMORIAL PRIZES FOR SPOKEN FRENCH: Addressing parents, Dr. Harrison reminded them of the school's Senior N. D. Hopton limitations and emphasised how important the family is in the growth Junior G. A. Gaunt

6 FRENCH ESSAY N. D. Hopton GERMAN PRIZE J. P. Atkinson Sporting Events and Exhibitions DRONFIELD PRIZE FOR MATHEMATICS J. E. B. Burdass, D. R. Marsh CRICKET Friday, 11.00 a.m. 1st XI v. Old Peterites. Saturday, PRIZE FOR MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE Sophia L. H. Williamson 1.00 p.m. DAVIDSON PRIZE FOR CHEMISTRY B. C. Kaner TENNIS WILCOX PRIZE FOR PHYSICS B. C. Kaner Friday, 1.45 p.m. Bootham Park. Various Finals. FRANK PICK PRIZE FOR DESIGN Nicola J. Taylor Saturday, 1.00 p.m. - 3.30 p.m. Bootham Park. ART PRIZES: Matches v. Old Peterites. Senior Deborah H. Kuiper ROWING Saturday, 2.00 p.m. Inter-House Finals. School v. Old Junior M. E. Torlesse Peterites and Parents in Fours, Pairs, Playboats. PRIZE FOR CRAFT, DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY C. Q. Massey, N. J. Muirhead PADDY POWER PRIZE Elizabeth J. Cockburn HISTORY Saturday, 2.00 p.m. - 3.00 p.m. Room G.l. THE ORANGE-BROMEHEAD PRIZE FOR STRING Exhibition of Project work. INSTRUMENT ACCOMPLISHMENT ... Beverley L. Davies GEOGRAPHY Saturday. Room C. Display of work. Music PRIZES: COMPUTING Thursday - Saturday. The Computer Room will be Vlth Form R. O. B. Gardner, W. D. Rayson IVth Form J. R. Bowden open. Illrd Form M. R. Doncaster MATHEMATICS Saturday. Room E. 'Puzzle Corner'. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PRIZES. PHYSICS Saturday, 2.00 p.m. - 3.30 p.m. Exhibitions. Maxwell Vlth Form L. B. J. Morris and Newton Laboratories. Vth Form W. T. Hide BIOLOGY Saturday, 2.00 p.m. - 3.30 p.m. Exhibitions. IVth Form D. Shannon A. M. Fernie Laboratories. Illrd Form ART Thursday - Saturday. The Studio. Exhibition of Art FORM PRIZES: A. Ajose-Adeogun, C. R. Hemsley, and Craft. Vth Form P. Jackson, P. D. Thorpe CRAFT Friday - Saturday. Exhibition. Design and W. O. Kettlewell, G. Klar, Technology Workshops. IVth Form M. Reid, D. Shannon A. T. Comley, J. A. Cooke, Illrd Form A. M. Fernie, R. M. Hall

THE WORK CUP WAS WON BY TEMPLE THOMAS C. GODFREY LTD. BOOKSELLERS Leavers Of the 86 leavers from last year's Sixth Form, 73 obtained places at a university or other degree-giving institution. They intend to read the following subjects: Invite you to come in Medicine 4 and browse Engineering Technology 11 Other Science Subjects 13 Law 7 Economics/Business Studies 13 Stonegate, York Other Social Sciences 10 Telephone: 24531 Languages 4 Other Arts 11 7 f Santorsola, N. — English Literature, Art, Economics, General Studies. A" Level Results, 1984 Shanks, J. W. — S.M.P. Maths, Chemistry, Physics, General Studies. Smirthwaite, Jane C. - M.E.I. Maths, Chemistry, Physics, General Studies. Abbey, M. J. - English Literature, History, Economics. Stevens, S. P. - S.M.P. Maths, Chemistry, Physics, General Studies. Armishaw, J. P. - M.E.I. Maths, General Studies. Stone, A. F. M. - S.M.P. Maths, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, General Studies. Atkinson, J. P. - Latin, French, German, S.M.P. Maths, General Studies. Strike, R. J. A. — S.M.P. Maths, Chemistry, Physics, General Studies. Binnington, J. P. - M.E.I. Maths, Chemistry, Physics, General Studies. Thompson, G. A. — Art, Economics. Bird, S. P. - Art. Turl, S. — Chemistry, Physics, Biology, General Studies. Bosomworth, Sarah A. - Chemistry, Physics, Biology, General Studies. Van Der Burg, D. I. - French, Political Studies, S.M.P. Maths, General Studies. Bowden, J. A. - English Literature. Venable, Elizabeth A. - English Literature, History, Economics, General Studies. Bradbury, S. F. - General Studies. Walker, H. G. — English Literature, History, General Studies. Butterworth, M. D. - M.I.E. Maths, Chemistry, Physics, General Studies. Weaver, Helena L. W. - M.E.I. Maths, Chemistry, Biology, General Studies. Campbell, A. P. - English Literature, History, Economics, General Studies. White, J. G. - M.E.I. Maths, Geography, Physics, General Studies. Carr, D. H. - English Literature, Geography, Economics, General Studies. Wicks, R. J. - S.M.P. Maths, Physics, Economics. Cass, M. A. - Chemistry, Physics, Biology, General Studies. Williamson, Sophia L. H. - M.E.I. Maths, Chemistry, Physics, General Studies. Chamieh, M. A. - English Literature, History, Economics, General Studies. Wilson, E. R. — English Literature, Economics, General Studies. Chapman, P. N. B. - Economics. Wise, M. G. - English Literature, S.M.P. Maths, General Studies. Clayton, Sarah E. - Chemistry, Physics, Biology, General Studies. Wombeil, C. D. - English Literature, M.E.I. Maths, Economics, General Studies. Cockburn, Elizabeth J. - French, English Literature, Economics, General Studies. Cockerill, P. H. - French, English Literature, Geography, General Studies. Cole, A. S. P. - History, S.M.P. Maths, Economics, General Studies. Connor, G. J. - M.E.I. Maths, Chemistry, Physics, General Studies. Cramb, M. W. J. - English Literature, S.M.P. Maths, Physics, General Studies. Davidson, Rebecca J. - M.E.I. Maths, Geography, Economics. Davies, Beverley L. - English Literature, History, Music. Dobie, M. J. - M.E.I. Maths, Chemistry, Economics, General Studies. DufTield, R. P. - M.E.I. Maths, Economics, General Studies. Eddell, P. H. B. - English Literature, Political Studies, Economics, General Studies. Foley, M. J. - Latin, Greek, M.E.I. Maths, General Studies. France, Katherine M. — M.E.I. Maths, Chemistry, Biology, General Studies. Frank, J. A. - S.M.P. Maths, Physics, Economics, General Studies. Galley, S. D. - English Literature, Art, Geography, General Studies. Gardner, R. O. B. - English Literature, S.M.P. Maths, Economics, General Studies. Gower, T. C. - Art, M.E.I. Maths, Geography, Economics. Gray, A. P. M. — S.M.P. Maths, Physics, Economics, General Studies. Hall, A. R. - S.M.P. Maths, Chemistry, Biology, General Studies. Hamilton, Charlotte A. - English Literature, History, Economics. Haslam, Melanie S. - French, S.M.P. Maths, Geography, General Studies. Heng, Y. Y. - M.E.I. Maths, Chemistry, Physics, General Studies. Hiley, Angela J. - French, English Literature, History, General Studies. "O" Level Results, 1984 Hopton, N. D. - French, English Literature, S.M.P. Maths, General Studies. The following pupils have gained O-Level passes in the General Houston, A. J. G. - History. Howie, F. W. H. — S.M.P. Maths, Physics, Economics, General Studies. Certificate of Education examination with the number of subjects at Hughes, R. W. — English Literature, History, Economics. Jaques, P. J. D. - French, German, S.M.P. Maths, General Studies. grades A, B or C shown in parentheses: Johnson, Pamela M. L. - M.E.I. Maths, Chemistry. Ajose-Adeogun, A. (11); Armitage, L. M. (1); Ashton, N. M. (11); Bagshaw, P. C. (10); Banks, A. D. (9); Kaner, B. C. — S.M.P. Maths, S.M.P.Fur. Maths, Chemistry, Physics, General Studies Birch, D. I. (11); Black, D. W. G. (7); Black, W. G. S. (2); Bond, C. H. (5); Bosomworth, C. R. (11); Bowler, Kashita, S. A. L. - General Studies. A. M. (11); Bramley, R. A. (9); Brewster, J. (7); Brierley, P. J. E. (10); Brotherton, P. J. (11); Brown, P. Kelly, P. J. - Latin, English Literature, S.M.P. Maths, Physics, General Studies. A. (8); Brownbridge, P. M. (7); Calderhead, D. A. (5); Carr, S. G. (6); Chantry, N. C P. (10); Chapman, Kinnear, A. M. - English Literature, General Studies. M. D. A. (4); Coatesworth, J. P. (11); Cockerill, S. R. M. (8); Connor, J. P. (2); Cook, C. S. (11); Coughlin, Knox, A. K. - M.E.I. Maths, Chemistry, Physics, General Studies. M. A. (8); Cowling, M. B. (10); Davidson, W. P. (8); Eaton, E. J. C. (9); Falkingham, R. (12); Farnsworth, Kuiper, Deborah H. — English Literature, History, Art, General Studies. W. G. (9); Forman, S. (4); Gaunt, G. A. (12); George, D. D. (9); Green, M. J. (3); Grewer, P. L. (7); Lee, Samantha - M.E.I. Maths, Chemistry, Biology. Hampshire, R. J. (6); Harkus, C. A. (9); Harris, L. (9); Harrison, M. J. (11); Helmsley, C. R. (10); Hide, Lyon, M. P. - M.E.I. Maths, Physics, Economics, General Studies. W. T. (10); Hopcraft, M. G. (10); Horner, R. M. (2); Illingworth, S. M. (7); Ironside, J. S. (10); Jackson, Nicholson, Cathryn F. - M.E.I. Maths, Chemistry, Biology, General Studies. P. (11); Jacobs, C. H. (8); James, S. P. (1); Jibson, M. R. (5); Jones, S. J. M. (10); Jordan, E. D. (10); Julius, Noyes, Amanda C. - French, English Literature, History, General Studies. J. A. (9); Kerr, S. B. (8); King, J. A. (7); Knox, R. O. B. (6); Lakin, T. (9); Lister, P. M. (4); Mclnnes, Oldfield, C. J. M. ~ English Literature, General Studies. A. U. (6); Marshall, A. J. (11); Marshall, J. R. (11); Massey, C. Q. (9); Metcalfe, J. W. (9); Mitchell, T. Oliver, J. J. - English Literature, History, Economics, General Studies. G. (11); Muirhead, N. J. (4); Nield, J. A. (11); Pallister, R. M. (3); Peace, C. N. (8); Prudhoe, R. N. Pawson, J. I. — English Literature, M.E.I. Maths, Economics. (10);Reed, B. B. (7); Rhodes, S. J. (8); Ritchie, F. J. (8); Robinson, L. J. (2); Robson, R. J. S. (11); Rutterford, Potter, Claire L. - M.E.I. Maths, Chemistry, Physics, General Studies. P. L. (3); Sampson, R. J. (10); Sarin, A. D. (5); Scholefield, N. H. (7); Scurr, J. R. (4); Semlyen, J. J. (10); Procter, J. G. - S.M.P. Maths, Chemistry, Biology, General Studies. Soloman, C. H. A. (1); Steel, E. J. (10); Taylor, D. K. (4); Thomas, M. R. (3); Thorpe, P. D. (11); Torlesse, Robinson, G. G. B. - Chemistry, Geography, Biology, General Studies. M. E. (10); Tweedy, A. D. (11); Ullyot, S. F. (7); Welburn, T. D. (10); White, D. M. D. (11); Whittaker, Rollo, K. G. T. - S.M.P. Maths, Physics, General Studies. M. V. G. (9); Winfield, M. W. (9); Young, H. R. (10).

8 Careers On the first Saturday of the Summer Term we again held a Careers Forum, organised on a similar pattern to last year's Forum and aimed This year we have made full use of the new computer programs at members of the Fifth Forms and Lower Sixth. Again it was a great provided through I.S.C.O. (the Independent Schools Careers success and also an extremely pleasant occasion. Members of the Organisation). Every member of the Fifth forms and all new members Forum (about 24) were mainly Old Peterites and between them they of the Lower Sixth used the ISCOM program to supplement the covered a wide range of careers and we are very grateful to them for results of the I.S.C.O. Tests and Questionnaires. ISCOM gives lists their support and enthusiasm. We will hold the next Forum on of suggested careers which seem to fit the candidate's Interests Profile Saturday, April 27th, 1985 and we hope to extend the range of careers and subject choice at A level and these were discussed during covered. We would welcome any further offers from Old Peterites individual interviews, while each candidate was able to follow up the and particularly from the growing number of lady Old Peterites. suggestions by studying each one through the DISCOVER program. This program is a data bank giving details about over 300 careers and it can be consulted by any member of the School with or without the guidance of ISCOM. This is possible because the School automatically enrols all pupils as members of I.S.C.O. Following this year's enrolment all new members of the Lower Sixth will use the Careers Forum I.S.C.O. Test and Questionnaire scheme during the first week of the Christmas Term, the Fifth forms using the scheme in November. ISCOM and DISCOVER are revised annually to incorporate Saturday 28th April 1984 suggestions from member schools and to include changes (e.g. of University entrance requirements) and to keep careers information up to date. The 1984 revised programs should be available during the Career Fields Names Christmas Term. AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS P. C. Knowlson (O.P.) ARCHITECTURE AND COMPUTER-AWED DRAFTING J. R. Dalkin (O.P.) One disappointing feature this year has been the small number of AUCTIONEERING AND ESTATE AGENCY (RURAL) J. S. Atkinson (O.P.) applications for places on Career Experience Courses run through BANKING D. R. C. Styles I.S.C.O. These courses are of two types: COMPUTING G. S. Yule (O.P.) ENGINEERING P. N. Withers (O.P.) 1. I.S.C.O. run courses, usually lasting several days and based on ENGINEERING IN INDUSTRY P. J. Metherwood (O.P.) a University or similar residence. Some of these are specific, e.g. in ESTATE AGENCY (URBAN) J. C. Rounthwaite (O.P.) hotel management, but most are of a wider coverage, dealing with FARMING E. P. Alton (O.P.) such concepts as management and technology. These courses charge INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT/BREWING A. Powell (O.P.) a fee and the current charges (usually subsidised) are to be seen in the JOURNALISM M. L. Warne (O.P.) course booklet. LAW D. W. Grice (O.P.) MARKETING, SALES AND PURCHASING MANAGEMENT A. M. Marsh (O.P.) 2. Industry/business/profession/university or polytechnic run courses. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING MANUFACTURE W. R. Ibberson (O.P.) These are of various lengths and quite often the sponsors provide MEDICINE AND HOSPITAL WORK Dr. J. M. Holt (O.P.) everything (including travel expenses), though once again the details SPECIAL LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION SERVICES A. Gowersall (O.P.) are given in the course booklet. There is a great variety of courses and, SURVEYING C. J. Quickfall (O.P.) THEATRE (ACTING , MANAGEMENT, OPERA) M. R. Wroe (O.P.) though some are specifically for mathematics and scientists, there are U.C.C.A R. J. H. Skerrett (O.P.) many places available for those studying other subjects. UNIVERSITY ENTRY (OXFORD) A. M. Bowie (O.P.) Both types of course are of particular value to those in the Lower VETERINARY MEDICINE G. D. Parkin (O.P.) Sixth and full details about the 1984-85 courses are now available in I.S.C.O. S. M. Maxwell-Scott the School. (North Eastern Secretary)

9 Senior Common Room Mr DEP Hughes Mr. D.E.P.Hughes has taken up an appointment at Westminster We returned in September 1983 to find that the two common rooms School, where he will use the experience and expertise, which he has had been switched round according to plans the S.C.R. had drawn up. shown here, to master mind an even more complex Science Building The larger room, the former sitting room, is now fitted out with 20 than the extention to our own laboratories. These and the new- excellent work desks and the lighting has been greatly improved, a workshop were built at a difficult time and future generations will be contribution, we hope, to our greater efficiency. The former work grateful not only to our generous benefactors but also to Mr. Hughes room has been converted to a very pleasant sitting room and our accommodation is now able to deal very much more effectively with for his encouragement and guidance in this project. Mr. Hughes rose the demands made on it by very nearly 40 members of the S.C.R. to the task with both qualities and led the planners admirably. We also remember with pleasure the changes that have taken place We were very pleased to welcome Miss Wendy Kitchen to the in Commemoration at the end of the Summer Term. The Service in S.C.R. at the beginning of the year; at the end we bid farewell to the Minster is a dignified prelude to the Presentation of Prizes and David Morkill who, in the last three years, has become a stalwart of Speeches in the Theatre Royal, which provides comfortable seats for the common room. We wish him and his family all the very best as most of the thousand people who come and a graceful setting for a they disappear into the comparative wilderness of West Wales. traditional occasion. The events and exhibitions in the afternoon, the Once again we held a very enjoyable staff Christmas party tea in the marquee, and the large number of visitors make a happy immediately after the end of term. To this we were very pleased to ending to the School year. During the last few years the results in welcome Denise who, a few days later, was to become Mrs Cranville public examinations too have often been better than ever before. and we were able to toast Stephen and Denise and to wish them all Although not personally involved, a Headmaster is always entitled to happiness in their life together. take at least some of the credit for a School's academic achievements. The more athletic (and younger?) members of the common room Mr. Hughes' reign has been brief but these are tangible facts in have been engaged in an impressive number of sporting activities which the School can rejoice. We wish him, his wife and family well during the year including squash, football (the round ball variety!), in the future. both indoor and outdoor, cricket, golf, tennis and rounders. In squash some 26 members of staff, both from the Senior and the Junior School common rooms, took part in the fixtures played. In cricket the Mr D L Morkill common room met their opposite numbers from Barnard Castle School and won! Results in other sports varied, though an excellent David Morkill came to St. Peter's School in September 1981, as spirit prevailed throughout. In addition a staff chess team was Physics Master and Housemaster of The Manor. He was previously successful against a school team (albeit from the Illrd forms!) while we at Eton College where as well as teaching Physics he was Contingent must not forget the stalwart contributions made by our colleague, the Commander of the C.C.F. However, on his arrival at St. Peter's, he Head of Physics, in a number of marathons. was soon to realise that there was little time for 'War Games', since he found his time and energy well occupied running the Manor in a Though he was a member of St. Olave's Common Room, we saw way which did justice to the legacy of a happy House, left to him by a great deal of Edmund Field and he was always a welcome visitor to Mr & Mrs Shuttleworth. David clearly enjoyed his time as our midst. Consequently we were very sorry to learn of his death housemaster and the best interests of the boys and girls in his charge during the Summer Term. Many of us have taken part in his Gilbert were always clearly uppermost in his thoughts. He ran the house with & Sullivan productions and we all admired the way he met the a compassion and understanding which those of us with less patience problems of failing health with humour and did not let them prevent could only stand back and admire. Whilst all housemasters enjoy the him from doing what he set out to complete. The common room has quiet times when the well-oiled machine runs smoothly, inevitable lost a good friend. crises and calamities test the very metal of which only housemasters K.G.C. are made and David passed these trials with flying colours. I'm sure

10 he will take with him happy memories of the Manor, and his leaving will be with some sadness that his reign was so short. David's teaching was calm and scholarly, and as he endeavoured to relate to the less able, at the other end of the spectrum he showed the responsibility of Oxbridge teaching, and contributed expertly to those areas of the subject in which his engineering background gave him a degree of confidence not always shared by the pure physicist. Outside the laboratory and away from the pressures of The Manor, David seemed most at ease exercising the dog or pacing across the golf course where his golfing attire was perhaps so appropriate that it caused fewer heads to turn than when seen around the school. Many boys benefited from his enthusiasm for the game which he so clearly Appeal '82 enjoyed. March 1st is not a date regarded as particularly significant by With a very impressive £380,000 raised the Appeal has now those of us born east of Offa's Dyke but the annual appearance of the virtually come to an end. Although quiet during the past year the freshly picked daffodil in David's lapel reminded us all that the patron Appeal Office as not been inactive. saint of Wales had a claim on this date. Sadly David and his family are leaving us and we all wish them well Last autumn two meetings were held for parents of pupils new to and hope they will find hapiness in their beloved Wales. D H H the School in September '83, which were successful both socially and financially. It may be pertinent here to express thanks to the members Mr P Walls of Staff and Appeal Committee members who have acted as hosts at Peter Walls came to St. Peter's in September 1979 after work in a the many Appeal meetings (16 in all) and helped to make them such maintained school and in banking. During his time here he imparted relaxed and enjoyable occasions. his enthusiasm for French language and literature, particularly During the winter of 83/84 the building was completed and then contemporary French poetry, to all who were under his charge. His began the far more tricky and complicated process of equipping it. equable temperament, selfless attitude and impish sense of humour Problems of such items as cricket-ball-proof glass, whiteboards and endeared him to colleagues and pupils alike. masterkeys - to name but a few - took on mammoth proportions but His energies were not confined to the classroom. Through his eventually all were resolved and in March the Science block came into interest and encouragement the chess club flourished and he was full-time use. responsible for the great success of the 5-a-side football competitions On 24 February this year the Governors, Vice Presidents of the which came to be one of the highlights of the sporting calendar. Appeal and Appeal Committee members were invited to a preview of The visit to the Loire Valley which Peter organised and led will long the new building and on 25 May it was officially opened by the be remembered by all those who took part, as will his highly successful Archbishop of York. production of the French play 'Le Roi Se Meurt'. To coincide with this latter event a special philatelic cancellation Just before leaving us he completed an abridged version of another was arranged. A commemorative envelope was designed by Nicola major French work, 'Becket' by Jean Anouilh. We hope to see him Taylor, who also designed the handstamp with which they were again when this is staged at some future date. franked. These were sold on the day of the Opening and proved very Despite his unstinting commitment to his work in school, Peter also popular. There are, however, a few unsold franked envelopes and found time to complete and submit his thesis on a modern French anyone interested in purchasing one should contact the Appeal Office poet, for which he gained the degree of M.Phil at Leeds University. (£1 each + 12V2p postage and packing). In January 1984 Peter Walls moved to a more senior position at Once again -'thank you very much' to all the generous donors to the Bradford Grammar School. We offer our best wishes to him and his Appeal, and to those few outstanding 'Promisers' - please, there are family and wish him every success in the future. D.H. still bills to pay! 11 Wm. BIRCH and SONS LIMITED

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12 The Official Opening of the New Science, Representatives of the Architects, Builders and the Board of Governors, past and present, attended, to celebrate the completion of Computer, Design and Technology Building on their work. Mr. Peter Hughes, as Headmaster responsible for the inspiration the 25th May by the Archbishop of York. behind the development, was invited to introduce the Archbishop. In his remarks, Mr. Hughes referred to historical conflicts between The Church and Science, particularly at the time of Charles Darwin's It was most appropriate that Dr. John Habgood should preside over 'Origin of Species', and he drew comfort from the thought that Dr. the opening of this long anticipated addition to the Science and Habgood's presence underlined the better relation between the two as Technology facilities of the School. Not only did Dr. Habgood greater understanding replaced mutual suspicion bordering on graduate as a scientist of distinction from King's College, Cambridge, hostility. but his presence signified the long links between the Church in York In his address, Dr. Habgood reassured the audience that the rift had and St. Peter's School. been much exaggerated and he commended science to the younger In the Memorial Hall, before an audience of distinguished guests, listeners whilst blending this with words of caution, lest scientists lose friends of the School and pupils, the Chairman of the Board of sight of their greater responsibilities to conscience and society. Governors welcomed the Archbishop. The City was represented by The teaching and the learning of science in schools should produce the Sheriff and his Lady, Councillor and Mrs. King, and the Member hopefulness without arrogance, curiosity without dominance, honesty of Parliament for York Mr. Conal Gregory and Mrs. Gregory. without cynicism and cautiousness without loss of passion or imagination. In this search man can come to find not only himself but also God. Mr. David Cummin thanked The Archbishop for his eloquent words and then invited the guests to proceed to the New Building for the opening ceremony. The School Chaplain led prayers of dedication following which the Chairman of the Building Committee, Sir Peter Shepherd, invited the Archbishop to-unveil the splendid plaque, carved and donated by York sculptor Mr. Dick Reid. Guests were then invited to inspect the facilities in the building led by members of the Staff. A Buffet Lunch brought the occasion to a close. It was a day in which the dreams of many years had come to fruition, with the opening of a splendid building affording considerable opportunities for future generations of Peterites. It is fitting to record our gratitude to all those who, whether through their hard work or generous donations, contributed to make this day possible.

13 This year I brought in several visitors to lead the Chapel for a whole Candlemas when the Chapel was lit by candles only (occasionally week: Mrs Jean Mayland talked about the recent meeting of the World dribbling down a blazer) and the choir led with traditional music. It Council of Churches; Sister Maureen OHP reminded us of the virtues was a service of beauty and feeling. of poverty, chastity and obedience in a way which perplexed many, The Confirmation candidates are expected to attend worship in but which is a challenge to all; the Rev'd Glyn Webster talked about School or at their parish church. You only learn a game by playing it being a Hospital Chaplain; the Rev'd Jeremy Howat talked about and the Christian life needs as much practice as snooker or rugby. Argentina. Our own Mr. Ian Lowe talked about the importance of the Undoubtedly the high spot of the confirmation preparation was a Christian contribution to English culture. I think that having someone weekend at the Monastery of the Community of the Resurrection at in for a week gives them a chance to make a better relationship with Mirfield. It was different, and if you want to find out, go there the School and vice versa. House weeks varied from the mediocre to yourself, but I wonder whether we would put ourselves out for a group the excellent. The Rise's contribution was more than a singing festival of visitors as far as the monks there did; they were humour, charm and (even though we did sing the whole of 'Lift high the Cross'); they courtesy enfleshed, and their care was reflected in the excellent produced a series of parables, well acted and witty, and all with depth. behaviour of the candidates, who were Simon Barlow, Giles Dixon, Dronfield's contribution was likewise well done, and more varied, but Andrew Gibbs, Richard Hemsley, William Lamb, Jurgen Julius, some of the Houses simply failed to get the thing off the ground. As David Penty, Ian Plowman, Mark Plummer, Derek Porter, Douglas a result people are willing to think before criticising, and to be positive Tulley, Christopher Warrington, and Anthony Wilson. The in approach. Two Third Forms asked to do services, and made their Confirmation was celebrated by the new Archibishop in a service mark. I could go on. which was simple and powerful. I was delighted that it included the Sunday services have continued to be difficult. The celebrations of baptism of William Lamb, so the ancient way of Baptism, Confirma­ holy Communion have had very few attending them, and next year tion and First Communion found its way back into the life of the will be on Sunday evenings, when boarders are back and are not still School. lying in. The Community Services are the source of considerable In many ways, Chapel seems to plod on, changing little. It can be aggression aimed personally at me, which I don't mind taking except frustrating, embarrasing and unnerving, but this year has been the when I am not to blame. They can work. Remembrance Sunday year of the hymn. I have never heard singing like it; occasionally it certainly did. People could see the point of being there, and moments causes a raised eyebrow from a Housemaster, and Alcuin's words, like the beautifully played Last post and Reveille lift people above the 'Their singing should be disciplined, to please God rather than men' mundane. The Sermon was given by Major General Woods. Likewise need to be noted. Nevertheless if there is a good hymn to sing, most a school with so many farming people sees the point of Harvest people will leave Chapel happy. Thanksgiving: this year Fr. Barry Orford from the Community of the We abandoned the Methodist Chapel for the Memorial Hall on Resurrection in Mirfield preached after having spent a couple of days Thursdays in the Summer, and that brought mixed reactions. The at the School. There will be more of him later. Of all the Community problem is that Chapel is Chapel, and nowhere else is the same. I owe Services those in the Minster are the most truly 'Community' services; a great debt of thanks to those who have assisted in the giving out of for all attend, and many friends and parents. This year the Carol books in both places, generally willingly, but occasionally after a little Service was very traditional in form, but early in the afternoon, and persuasion. Thanks are due to so many: the Chapel Committee, the there is something about carol services which demand darkness, for many who led services, who read or suggested ideas, to Mrs Nix and the birth of the Word of God was into a world of darkness. In 1984 her flower ladies who quietly make the place look that little less we welcomed the Chancellor of York Minster, Dr. John Toy, to austere, to Mrs Pulleyn who looks after the linen for the altar and the preach on Education Sunday, the other main service being the choir robes, to the boys who prepare the Chapel on Tuesdays for that Epiphany Procession in the Minster. Mr. Cummin preached in the quiet time when the remnant of God's people meet at God's table to Summer Term, followed by a Governor, Dr. Harvey Dean. share in something which is of an inestimable value. Each term we have had evening celebrations of the Eucharist, twice W.S.G. followed by a buffet, and with healthy attendances. One was on 14 The Enthronement of the Archbishop Associated Board Examination Results On the 18th November 1983 the Archbishop of York was enthroned A. Ajose-Adeogun 4 Piano in the Minster in the presence of the Prime Minister and a J. A. Bowden 7 Violin J. R. Bowden 7 Trombone Merit distinguished congregation, which included the Headmaster. York N. M. Chippindale 5 Flute College for Girls and ourselves were invited to take the collection and M. R. Davies 7 Piano S. P. Desai 5 Trumpet the following members of the School assisted in this:- The Second G. R. M. Dixon 5 Trumpet Master, Mr R.H. Hubbard, James Bowden, Philip Briggs, Elizabeth R. C. Gittins 7 Piano B. P. Hopton 6 Trombone Cockburn, Paul Cockerill, Rebecca Davidson, Maurice Dobie, Philip N. D. Hopton 8 Trumpet Eddell, Stewart Galley, Andrew Hall, Angela Hiley, Philip Jinadu, P. Jackson 6 Trombone Benedict Kaner, Philip Kelly, Alistair McGrath, Cathryn Nicholson, P. O. Jinadu 7 Piano G. Klar 5 Clarinet Distinction James Procter, Stephen Ryder, Nicholas Santorsola, Adam Stone, 7 Piano Helena Weaver and the Head of School, Andrew Stubbs. Mr. Croft W. R. S. Lamb 4 Piano J. A. Nield 6 Piano also had the responsibility of marshalling the ecclesiastical dignitaries R. W. Orange-Bromehead 7 Cello Merit in the Chapter House and leading them in procession into the Choir, W. D. Rayson 7 Piano Merit a manoeuvre that proved not so easy as it sounds. The whole occasion 8 Piano M. L. Rickman 7 Singing was a splendid and moving pageant and act of worship. M. D. Robards 5 Trumpet Merit A. L. Stubbs 6 Piano Merit

5th Form Concert Tuesday 18th October Music I >grammt The use of the augmented choir for the Carol Service and Sonata in G HobXVI/6 Haydn DAVID BLACK Commemoration has continued, and the last minute transfer of the Valse Poetico No.6 Granados Commemoration Service from the Minster to the School Chapel gave JAMES NIELD Etude Gnesin the opportunity for it to sing for the first time on home ground. The AYO AJOSE-ADEOGUN School choir took part in a concert in Chapel and joined the Junior Arioso and Humoreske Op.9 Weissenborn PETER JACKSON School and Minster choirs for the Epiphany Procession. Two Song for Guy Elton John representatives of the choir sang with the Junior School choir when GARETH GAUNT

Evensong was sung in St. Olave's Church as part of the York Festival. The Waine Concert Tuesday 8th November The choir of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, directed by N. C. Programme H. Pemberton (OP) sang Evensong in York Minster on 15th February. Scherzo Gordon Jacob Nocturne Ray Premru The Brass group featured in BBC Songs of Praise from York DUNCAN RAYSON, W.R., MATTHEW SCOTT, DAVID MARSH Minster, and they have also played for a garden party at Whixley and Concerto for Horn (3rd mov) Franz Strauss BENEDICT KANER the Commemoration Service. A silver plate has been most generously Allemanda (Sonata XI) Corelli given by Mr. Orange-Bromehead to encourage string playing, and the JAMES BOWDEN, BEVERLEY DAVIES, ROBERT ORANGE-BROMEHEAD Sonata in D (2nd mov - Presto) Marcetlo first award was made this year. MARK DAVIES Duet No.3 (3rd mov) Otto Nicolai BENEDICT KANER, MATTHEW SCOTT Music Teaching Staff Sonata in G (1st mov) Beethoven JONATHAN BOWDEN Miss Frances Turner having finished her course at York University Berceuse Niso Ticciati MARK DAVIES, BEVERLEY DAVIES goes on to the Guildhall in London, and so we lose her violin teaching. Vincent McLean Mrs Elizabeth Mitchell has left to start her family, and Mr. Colin DUNCAN RAYSON Wilson has taken over the flute teaching. Berceuse (Jocelyn) Ben Godard DAVID COPLEY 15 Carnival of Venice Arban Sonata 10 for Strings and continuo Corelli The Luke Warm Club ROBERT GARDNER 1st mov. Adagio Tangerine The Prophet Bird (woodland Scenes, Op.82, No.7) Schumann 2nd mov. Allemanda Love walked in BEVERLEY DAVIES 3rd mov. Sarabanda PHILIP TINDALL, DUNCAN RAYSON. MATTHEW SCOTT Little Brown Jug Trad 4th mov. Corrente The Clash: Should I stay, or should I go. Gagliarda Kuhnau JAMES BOWDEN, BEVERLEY DAVIES, ROBERT ORANGE-BROMEHEAD NICK HOPTON, BARNAETY HOPTON, DUNCAN RAYSON. Base, Vile Blues Devinez Facilita: Theme and Variations Hartmann DAVID MARSH, JONATHAN BOWDEN, PETER JACKSON, DAVID COPLEY DUNCAN RAYSON 4th Form Concert Tuesday 28 February Andante in C Mozart The Shepherds' Farewell (L'Enfance du Christ) Berlioz Programme PHILIP JUNADU JONATHAN BINNINGTON, BEVERLEY DAVIES 1. Sonata in A Scarlatti Jetzt gehts los trad MARK DAVIES (Piano) Bier hier, Bier hier 2. Allegro vivace (Fantasistykker) (jade Lustig und zufrieden GUNTHER KLAR (Clarinet) Lauterbach 3. Sonata in D (3rd movement : Scherzando) Beetho- Trink mer noch a Tropfche RUSSELL GITTINS (Piano) JONATHAN BINNINGTON, BEVERLEY DAVIES, DAVID MARSH, 4. Arioso (Church Cantata) Bach DAVID COPLEY, ROBERT GARDNER. ROBERT HUDSON (Trombone) 5. Romance sans Paroles Faure GUNTHER KLAR (Piano) St. Cecilia Concert Tuesday 22nd November 6. Gavotte Boyce Programme PAUL WAREHAM (Clarinet) Choir (a) Men of Harlech trad. Welsh arr. Barnby 7. Sonata in C minor op.10 No.l (1st movement) Beethoven (b) Blow the wind southerly trad. English arr. Appleby JONATHAN BOWDEN (Piano) Brass Quartet (a) La Spiritata (Canzon per sonar a 4) G. Gabrieli 8. Song without Words Mendelssohn (b) Canzon Seconda G.Gabrieli MARK DAVIES (Cello) Organ (Jonathan Bowden) Chorale Prelude: O Jesu Christ, 9. Men of Harlech Welsh Thou fount of Grace Jandcek Silken Veil Olivadoti Choir (a) Greater love hath no man Ireland THE 'TUESDAY' BAND : N.M. CHIPPINDALE, G. KLAR, (b) Thou visitest the earth Greene P.F.WAREHAM, S.P. DESAI, G.R.M. DIXON, JJ.R. MARTIN, Brass Double Quartet Echo Fantasia Banchieri J.GARTON, R.L. HUDSON, W.J. ROBINSON, J.H. MELLOR, Organ (Russell Gittins) Siciliana Goltermann J.R. BOWDEN. Choir and Brass. Music for the funeral of Queen Mary (1695)Purcell Purcell died on the 21st November in that same year and this music 3rd Form Concert Friday 18th May was used again at his own funeral in Westminster Abbey. Programme (a) March Introduction and Romance (b) Anthem: Thou knowest, Lord, the secrets of our hearts Anon JUSTIN GAUNT (Guitar) (c) Canzona Sonata in C minor Op 10 No 1 1st movement Beethoven Strings (a) Fairest Jenny Folk Song arrangements MATTHEW DONCASTER (Piano) (b) The sheep under the snow by Gerrard Williams Serenade (Pizzicato) Bennett Organ (Duncan Rayson) Trio in G minor Rheinberger ANTHONY WILSON (Violin) Choir (a) Cockles and Mussels trad. Irish arr. Fowler Ballade (b) Will ye no come back again trad. Scottish arr. Fowler Burgmuller JULIAN RICH (Piano) (c) Laughing Chorus Root Trumpet Tune Purcell Brass Group: DUNCAN RAYSON, ROBERT GARDNER, GILES DIXON, JAMES MARTIN (Trumpet) and AL STAIR FERNIE (Piano DAVID COPLEY, DAVID MARSH, BARNABY HOPTON, Sonata in G Op 49 1st movement Beethoven JONATHAN BOWDEN, ROBERT HUDSON, MATTHEW SCOTT. WILLIAM LAMB (Piano) String Group: BEVERLEY DAVIES, JAMES BOWDEN, RICHARD QUICKFALL, Horn Concerto No.3 in E flat K447 Mozart Two Guitars Trad MATTHEW DONCASTER, MARK DAVIES, ROBERT ORANGE-BROMEHEAD. 1st mov. Allegro WILLIAM ROBINSON (Trombone) 2nd mov. Romanza: Larghetto Romance West 6th Form Concert Tuesday 31st January 3rd mov. Rondo: Allegro ANTHONY WILSON (Piano) Programme BEN KANER Song without Words Mendelssohn Eine Kleine Nachtmusik Mozart Tenor Trombone Rag lewsome MATTHEW DONCASTER (Cello) 1st mov. Allegro DAVID MARSH, DUNCAN RAYSON The Maple Leaf Rag Joplin 2nd mov. Theme and Variations Waltz and Slow Fox Seiber ALISTAIR FERNIE (Piano) 3rd mov. Minuet and Trio BEVERLEY DAVIES, PHILIP KELLY Greensleeves Trad. 4th mov. Allegro Song: You're a vulnerable woman Hopton Andantino Carulli DUNCAN RAYSON, ROBERT GARDNER, DAVID MARSH, MATTHEW SCOTT NICK HOPTON, DUNCAN RAYSON CHRISTOPHER MIDGLEY (Guitar) 1st movement of Piano Sonata in C sharp minor (Moonlight) The Ash Grove: Theme and Variations Round Theme and 4 Variations for Tuba Parkhurst Beethoven DAVID COPLEY JASON MELLOR (Tuba) LIESE STUBBS 16 RAF Officer

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17 Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are dead Waiting for Godot DRAMATIS PERSONAE Rosencrantz Gregory Wise Estragon Clare Wise Guildenstern Andrew Stubbs Vladimir Rosemary Smith The Player Nicholas Hopton Pozzo Philip Briggs Alfred Julian Lee Lucky Stuart Galley Tragedians James Morris, Mark Chamieh, James Oliver, Richard Mavor Boy David Harryman Hamlet Robert Orange-Bromehead Ophelia Rebecca Davidson Claudius Philip Kelly Gertrude Charlotte Hamilton BACKSTAGE: Polonius Graham Mackinlay Mr Brown, Mr Dawson, Mr Hubbard, Mr Hughes with . . . But, of course, that's not true. Jonathan Armishaw, Mark Foster, Andrew Gray, Graham Hart, Benjamin Howat, Andrew Kinnear, Anthony Knox, Christopher They are still alive and kicking their heels at St.Peter's, and I don't Oldfield, Martin Parkes, Edward Smakman, William Terry mean Andy or Greg in particular, or even Nick, who was a sort of reflection of the two. PRODUCER: I have seen this play several times, but only the intimacy of this Mr Ian Lowe production really brought home to me that it was me they were playing, and you, and that we were just filling in time, watching ourselves. It was a great, futile success, or a success of futility, as Ian meant It is difficult to judge a production when you have been to any it to be. extent 'in the know', beforehand. I was suspicious of the decision to Greg and Andy epitomised futility: Greg with his raised eyebrows, cast Clare Wise and Rosemary Smith as Estragon and Vladimir: it half hearted interest and superficial enthusiasm so easily diverted: might have been no more than a way of absorbing spare actresses in Andy with his thinly disguised boredom, and shallow inventiveness. a year when Ian Lowe really wanted to stage the (nearly) all-male First invent your own motivation, then cast yourself to play the part. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern... But the effect was fully justified. No, These two did that very well. we did not think of these people as Beckett's 'sexless tramps': rather, Hire a ribald band of 'Tragedians' - Julian, Mark and the rest were the play was lent a potential sensuality, a feeling of something like lewd indeed. Let the Player direct them with a sort of contempt - Nick fecundity which sharpened and made poignant our awareness of was, well, the Player, or The Player was Nick whichever way you look mortality. Here are two lives suspended just before meaning: and if at it, which shows he was well cast. the only meaning is more life, that's something - at least there might be someone around when Godot gets here. David Harryman made an Collect together two other groups: The Danish Royal Family, and important contribution to this feeling as the Boy at the end of each sundry hangers-on - Robert could have been Hamlet, or Yorick, or Act. He was enough in awe of Vladimir and Estragon for us to know perhaps even Robert: casting, again. them as second only to Godot in his world. Yet he was vital in their and secondly 'The Wider St.Peter's Family', whoever that may be; world: the child on the verge of inarticulacy delivering the only words some bemused and trying to understand; one playing a virtuoso on the in the whole play which claim for themselves the status of 'message'. lights; one imposing his directive will from the shadows; one smugly critical, ha, ha! Stuart Galley left us with unresolved paradoxes. He was Lucky of Which of these groups is the Audience, which the Show? course, having a purpose. He was not the one who had to 'find We abhor rhetorical questions, so I'll answer that. something to give himself the impression he existed'. He was Pozzo's Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are immortal. J.P.R. servant: but how unlucky, dragged and spun from balcony to stage to 18 unconsciousness. What a life - but at least a life comprehended: we Societies don't imagine he had to explore very far before finding out where he began and ended. I think it is right that we do not know what to make Chess of Lucky. The School team, under the captaincy of Anthony Knox, struggled Philip Briggs played as type for the characters, reminding us how this year in Division Two of the York and District League. The team everyone is divided who apparently shares a language. His detachment did improve against higher quality opposition, and managed to draw was, on many levels, a superb performance: the splendidly two of the last three matches. The ladder competition was won by authoritative producer who quite fails to master the ring. There are Andrew Bowler and the third form ladder was won by Alistair Fernie. marvellous jokes for the taking in this part - not the least of them being A Swiss competition was run in the summer term for third and fourth Pozzo's relationship with his Lucky mascot - and Philip made the best forms, in which several players showed promise for next year. The of them. competition was won by Alistair Fernie with Omar Al-Salehi runner- The players were much more than merely competent. During the up. The inter-house competition was won by Dronfield, who beat two performances they worked for and obtained a sympathy with their Queen's 4-1 in the final. audiences which became evident both in the laughter and in our York and District League sensitivity to the dark around them. Won Drawn Lost % By now, no-one should be left with the impression that this was a A. Bowler 2 0 12 14 bleak and meaningless production: it was not. I shall leave it by saying P. Cockerill 0 0 5 0 A. Fernie 1 1 4 25 how I hope everyone took away their own experience of it. For me it A. Knox 2 1 11 18 was the knowledge of how valuable it is when some people repeatedly A. Robinson 0 1 8 5 P. Shield 0 0 9 0 endure nothing, twice, very funnily. R. Quickfall 3 0 1 75 DJ.H. E. Wilson 5 3 5 50 Also played: D. Copley, M. Coughlin, S. James, M. Pallister, C. Soloman. J.K.R. Before Young Farmers Club 83-84 The club, re-established only this year, got off to a good start, the first visit being to Radio York where members were shown how a Radio Station operates. We have had several speakers to the club, who spoke on various subjects such as Milk Marketing, Farm Computers, Potato Crisp Production, Veterinary work, the work of A.D.A.S and the work of ICI. There have also been visits to the Sugar Beet Factory, Askham Bryan College, a local farm and also to the Royal Smithfield Show, which proved very popular. My thanks are given to Mr Coulthard for giving us his support, as well as to the rest of the committee namely Frank Howie - Chairman, James Burdass - Minute Secretary who produced very precise and entertaining minutes for each meeting, Jame Smirthwaite - Treasurer, Philip Eddell and Kevin Rollo. I have certainly enjoyed organising the meetings for everyone during the past year and only hope that the club will be as successful next year. S.A.B 19 Computing Bridge Club After two years of writing reports full of frustration regarding the Bridge, considered an important social asset, and the most enjoyable computing facilities at St. Peter's, it is good to be able to report more card game I know (except cheat!), is not a game which has been given favourably this year. The long awaited equipment has finally arrived much attention at St. Peter's over the last few years. I have often felt and, although still a little slow in operation, it is infinitely better than this to be a shame and finally decided to do something about it at the in the days when each computer needed 10 minutes of cassette time start of the Summer Term. The initial response was encouraging, two before it could be used. There are one or two other refinements on the dozen sixth-formers coming to the first session. Bridge, however, is way and these will enhance the system still further. not a game which can be learnt overnight. Before one can sit down and The other big change this year has been the move into the new really enjoy a rubber or three or four, there are many basic rules to science block from the difficult surroundings of room X. Twice the be learnt. Such a discipline is not always in character with the typical keyboards, demonstration monitors and a far more pleasant envir­ adolescent and enthusiasm for the Club quickly dwindled. I find it sad onment have combined to make computing a much more pleasant and that many would much rather sit around doing nothing in their attractive pastime. There are no longer cables lying all over the place, common-rooms than come along to a club such as this. By the end of making the new room much safer and also increasing the reliability of term there was usually only one and at most two tables of four players the computers. each Monday afternoon. Those who did turn up have enjoyed The impact of the new computer room was immediate. Interest in themselves however. I hope that next year they will return and bring computing multiplied several times over and on the whole the momentum others with them. There is also no reason why Bridge should be has been maintained. The main development for the future must now restricted to the Sixth Form. I hope that members of the Middle be to incorporate computing more into the curriculum and give it the School will start to take an interest as well. I look forward to the time emphasis it deserves and demands. when we can start up an inter-house and even inter-school One big change the new equipment has brought is that BASIC is competitions. now no longer the only available language. BASIC in its original form D.J.R. is rapidly on its way out, kept alive temporarily by manufacturers who still insist on providing it as the main language of their micros. Other languages such as LOGO, PASCAL and FORTH are much more The War-games Society suitable to the learner. We now have both a LOGO and a PASCAL The Society was formed in the Summer Term, and has the use of compiler available at the School. I would urge those with computers a room in the C.C.F. huts. There are, at present, about twenty at home to try to obtain a language such as PASCAL and learn with members but no more than eight are involved in games at any one it, not BASIC. There is a very strong school of thought that says that time. There are two war-games tables and plenty of space to store war- BASIC gets the new programmer into bad habits that are very difficult games armies. to break. It may well be that in the future, firms employing computer programmers will prefer someone with no experience to someone The Society welcomes players in all periods of history, but the most experienced only in BASIC. popular seems to be 'Fantasy'. The first game held, in fact, was a Fantasy siege. Other games have included the Zulu War and D.J.R. Napoleonic Wars. War-gaming is a hobby requiring patience, tactical skill and, above all, luck with the dice. I would like to thank Mr. Drysdale for suggesting the Society, and Mr. Bulcock for making the room available to us. S.H.

20 The York Schools' Sixth Form History Society Expeditions The YSSHS has had yet another successful year. The Society has Snowdonia over two hundred members and attendance at meetings has averaged about eighty. Unfortunately, the social side of the Society never got It takes either madness or a great devotion to walking (same thing underway. really) to drag yourself away from home during the week before Although most of the talks have been aimed at prospective 'A' level Christmas to tramp up and down mountains in rain, snow and hail. candidates with particular syllabuses in mind, there have also been This year thirty-three Peterites made this decision and went to some talks of a general historical nature. The following talks were Snowdonia. Despite the bad weather, the good spirits of the group given: Gladstone and Ireland by Dr. A. Warren of York University; more than compensated, and as always the trip was a great success. the French Revolution by Professor N. Hampston of York University; We did three days of walking and on the first morning one group Philip II by Professor G. Parker of St. Andrews University; Erasmus set off up the Devil's Kitchen to Y Cam and the other to the by Professor B. Dobson of York University; Examining 'A' level Carnedds. The following day we all headed for Snowdon. We split History by Mr T. Ridd, Chief Examiner in History for the JMB into two groups, one approaching from the South and the other from Examination Board and, lastly, Recent Interpretations of the English the West. After about ten minutes nearly everyone was soaked, and Reformation by Dr C. Cross of York University. things were looking bad. But the weather cleared up and the climb was The long term future of the Society is being debated because of the most enjoyable. re-organisation of York Schools and the creation of the Sixth Form On Wednesday we went up Tryfan. It was cold and blustery at the College in September 1985. One possibility is that the Society will be top (maybe not by Mr Daniel's standards) and we came down fairly absorbed by the York Historical Association. Whatever happens, it is quickly. most unlikely that it will continue to operate as it has done for the last We packed up on Thursday and left for York, and with Christmas four years. only two days away spirits were high. If you want really to appreciate R.C.G.D. your log fires and Christmas dinner then go to Snowdonia first - and you'll have a great time as well. Thanks very much to Messrs Daniel, Hughes, Owen-Barnet and Stephen for their organisation and for making the trip so enjoyable. R.G. Ski Trip/84 - Puy St. Vincent 9 pm - early arrivals midnight - the rabble disturb slumbering sleepers 3am - the wellslept board the coach, upsetting the rest, who crawl behind bleary eyed. Few took note of the journey so I shall not dwell on it; but for the layby where we encountered what we were assured was a bacon butty (to the doubtful looks of many). Then it was back on board, to catch what sleep we could, waking only to pass through terminals at Luton and Lyon. And just when we were beginning to come round, we were confronted with a groggy climb through the French Alps, with a coach driver reviving memories of 'The Italian Job'. Never-the-less we made it; staggering off the coach, soon to realise the true value of moon boots and thermal underwear. We were sorted into smart apartments, and it did not take long to make them feel (and look) like home.

21 The opening morning was greeted with one or two pale faces, The week soon passed as the potential Conrad Bartleskis emerged, perched over bowls of chocolate and bread, dreaming of good old and everyone improved in leaps and bounds. 'bacon 'n' eggs'. Already signs of frenchroots were emerging from The return journey was better appreciated by the party. On the Monsieur 'Le Grandville', although Paddy stuck to sign language with plane back - despite justified rumours of a drunken pilot - we landed equal success. The time had come for us tender-footed beginners to intact at Luton where, united with the 'Les Arcs' trip, we headed tackle the slopes, whilst Steve 'Podborski' Ryder skied off with the home. glamour boys in the advanced gang. Thanks must go to Mr Stephen, who accompanied the party, and The first day proved to be a memorable/sore/embarassing one. After especially to Mr Cranville, without whose organisation and expertise having struggled on nursery slopes, with Stu Chippindale exploring the trip would not have been possible. new ground in ski acrobatics, we were then lured - all innocent and J.t.B.B. unsuspecting - into the terrors of the open slopes. Here that mean streak, which only sixth form economists previously knew of, Sixth Form Ski trip - Les Arcs, France - blossomed to its full in Steve Cranville, as he careered off down the January 1984. slope, drew forth his camera, then clicked away merrily as we Most of the group assembled in the Coffee Lounge on the night of attempted the descent with all the grace of awkward monkies. There 3 January and at 3.30am. the coach arrived for the first part of our was little compassion for fallers as some ventured into places where no journey to Luton airport where five other members were waiting to other skier dared go, to everyone's delight. It was not long before the join us. From Geneva a second coach took us through Annecy with talents of those unique individuals such as the ever observant its beautiful lake and we arrived in Les Arcs towards mid-afternoon. 'Snowplough Sellers' and the uncontainable 'Kamakazi Cockayne' After settling into our five apartments in 'Les Arandelieres', we shone forth. (Although wreckless could be applied to others as Nick collected skis, sticks, boots and lift-passes and spent the evening in Status-Smith will maintain). eager anticipation of what was to come during the week ahead. So it was; Steve Cranville ever eager to push on - only once meeting The complex lift system at Les Arcs offered a wide scope of piste his match on a suicide mission to the summit, when we were all on and snow conditions, although not excellent, were more than adequate edge - especially Phil Gaunt! It must be said that our likeable for all grades of skier. Despite some snowfalls during the week, ice and instructor - Stefan - although he was in fact crazy, did an excellent job. protruding stones on the lowest slopes were to create problems and What a glorious sight, as we rallied round his rousing calls of 'Allez, fun towards the end of the stay. allez!' to descend the piste in a straggling line with Paddy bringing up Times of ski classes were staggered for our group preventing free the rear checking on casualties, with Chris Gilman occasionally skiing as a party but everyone had the opportunity to ski down vanishing into the woods in a flurry of powdered snow. But some of through the forest to Arc 1600, to cross the ridges to Arc 2000 or to us preferred to make friends with individual trees. 'Ingerman Plan Peisey, another small resort nearby. Robinson' tried his hand at slalom. We explained to him afterwards After a first morning of trepidation and tumbles on the part of the that the idea was to avoid the poles. Aspiring World Champions could less experienced of us, the daily instruction enabled everyone to make watch - goggle-eyed - as the pros sped down seemingly unapproachable remarkable progress and have great fun. Simon Knocker and Mark slopes. Eight hours on the slopes took its toll each day but the party Chamieh, albeit experienced water-skiers, earned great praise from tried their hardest to create night entertainment with ingenious their instructor for their rapid acquisition of confidence and improvisation, making their presence felt off as well as on the slopes. technique, the former even 'edging' after only three days! Angela Hiley Mike Bates paid the price for his excursion into the art of early and Adam Stone consolidated their neat and cautious style throughout morning skiing, and Chris Gilman seemed very preoccupied with one the week whilst Andrew Gray and Richard Strike compensated for particular telephone kiosk. Despite the language barrier Aston their disappointment at finding the telecabin to the summit of the Cockayne made friends with one barman in no uncertain terms. Phil Aiguille Rouge closed by making a bold and speedy return descent to Gaunt made a great impact on the social scene, kindly offering his the Restaurant Altiport. Jane Smirthwaite and Julian Desai were noted services as an early morning alarm for his corridor. for their quiet, philosophical approach to the same after some initial 22 agony, and Sarah Bosomworth and Jonathan Armishaw remained The 6.30 a.m. departure from the resort was not effected with the enigmatically excited by the whole business. Liz Cockburn was greatest enthusiasm on the final morning. At Geneva our flight was credited with 'the spill of the week'. After an involuntary Schuss delayed whilst members of another party had their luggage searched approaching 50 m.p.h., on hearing 'en passant' D.H's discreet and for fire-crackers but even so Richard Strike failed to arrive too late by avuncular word of advice, she duly capsized and covered some fifty waiting secretly in the duty-free shop as he had carefully planned. metres on her back in a flurry of limbs and powder. Relieved smiles Thanks are due to Steven Granville for organising the trip. The all round! The certificates of proficiency presented on the last evening company and surveillance of Denis (Grandad) Hirst and David were all thoroughly deserved. (Blanket Game) Potter were easily tolerated; they both had a great time Evenings were often spent in the spacious and pleasant lounge of the too! Hotel Golf listening to the jazzband whose leader was delighted to J.S. et al. grant D.H.'s request for 'golden oldies of trad'. Skating was enjoyed at the nearby open-air rink and the discotheques 'Zagrims' and 'Le Fairway' proved popular for those seeking aerobic relaxation. Among highlights of the week were Phil Eddell's astounding aerobic performance on the Plan Vert drag-lift, demonstrating the inverted and reverse positions whilst suspended six feet from the ground, and our team's resounding victory in the 'Its a Knockout' competition organised by our hostesses at the 'Les Sapins' restaurant when Martin Jibson and Simon Forman were outstanding and David Potter's role Cross-Country Holiday in the Peak District as hospital nurse proved crucial to our win. Minor irritation resulting from uncomfortable boots, lost wallets, With Captain John at the helm of our rusted Carriage, and Messrs. toothache and the variable quality of instruction and food (packed Garton, Cockerill, Mclnnes and Burcham doing the peddling, the lunches, however, often consumed on sunlit balconies were excellent) elastic band broke at Buxton, six miles from our destination, Moorside did not prevent all members of the group from voting the holiday a Farm, and we ground to a halt. Luckily help was at hand in the form great success in every way. of an AA man, who seemed more adept at engine revving than car repair. However we arrived at our accommodation by 6. We were up early in the morning and decided to take the 'flat' run, three miles of undulating, windswept terrain. Later we arrived back breathless, symptoms of Christmas festivities, sans doute. As the daily runs got longer, we were bombarded with the worst weather the Peaks could supply; we braved all of this and even hill sprints were tackled wholeheartedly, as there were five of us, and only three hot showers at the top of the hill. The source of our energy must undoubtedly have been the mountains of mashed potato and peas pushed unashamedly before our noses each night. In the afternoons we became five 'culture vultures' seeking out the area's history; trips to Bakewell (home of the Bakewell tart), Wedgewood Potteries, and the lead mines and scenic walks ensured we were dead with exhaustion by night. It was an enjoyable holiday and I would recommend it to anybody with thermal underwear. Many thanks to John Round, without whom the holiday wouldn't have been such a success, and the car wouldn't have started. P.C. 23 Cairngorms We left Dronfield on Monday 26th March at 9.30, an hour later than planned due solely to a certain member of the party (this prompted Mr Daniel to invent a new measure of time - 'Strike time'). Having only stopped for fuel we eventually arrived in Aviemore, but not without noticing two things; first that the bus would not start by itself once stopped and second that along the road side we had seen electricity pylons completely bent in half, which had been caused by the high winds recently experienced in that area. We left the minibus in a car park and set off up the road with a perfect view of where we were to go - up into the Lairig Ghru. Having changed into walking clothes we set off with what seemed like half a ton on our backs. This didn't seem to bother Mr Daniel, however, as he changed into top gear and left the rest of the party behind. We plodded on through pine trees and woodland until just before dusk when we could see the snow Jine clearly. This was to be our first Come and sample tfie deRghts of Italian camp. For the newcomers to this 'holiday' we were soon to realise that Cooking in Tori's most exciting new camping on heather with a scattering of snow was sheer luxury. Most people experienced a slight difficulty in setting up their tent due restaurant primarily to what is known in the trade as 'lack of practice'. After a damp night we set off into the snow; there was a slight breeze during early morning which strengthened around lunch time, but at least it wasn't snowing! Around lunch time we reached the summit of Giovanni's Restaurant is open: the Lairig Gmru. This was to be our base camp. As we were in a narrow valley the prime factor was the wind. The afternoon was spent 12*00 to 2.00 digging shelters (or, in one case, battlements) in the snow to act as wind breaks. It was late afternoon by the time the tents were pitched 6-30 to 11.00 which just left enough time for a strole further along the Lairig Ghru. The third day made the whole trip worthwhile. We set off from (tost orders) camp with Mr Daniel leading. Half way up the side of this mountain (or what Mr Daniel called a hill) he very thoughtfully let Mr Hughes Perfect for a business lunch or night out lead, who then had the job of axing and kicking steps in the ice the rest of the way up onto the top of the ridge (he ought to be complimented on the good job that he made of it). Once on the ridge, the mist came down and the visibility became very poor indeed (proved by the fact that Mr Daniel then proceeded to lead us in a large Giovanni's Restaurant, 12 Goodramgate, York circle before finding his bearings again). By lunch time the weather Tel: York 23539 for reservations was no better, but as we set off again the mist thinned and by the time we reached the summit of Braeriach it was perfectly clear providing us with an outstanding view That night everybody was tired and had still not mastered the stoves which led to a rather eventful 24 evening as water which had taken over half an hour to boil was spilt Sahara left right and centre. It was time to leave the beautiful views that the Cairngorm The year's Sahara Trip, ably led by veteran 'desert rats' Mr Bulcock Mountains provided us with the next morning. Having packed up the and Mr Tooms, comprised Stewart Baldry, Penny Barlow, John tents and managed to fit everything into the rucksacks we set off for Brunton, Karen Clarkson, Steven Crabb, Adele Harrison, Simon Harrison, Simon Knocker, David Marsh, Richard Mavor, Guy the minibus, many of us relieved to have the hills behind us. We Moorey, Clive Richards, Matthew Scott, James Seaton, Kevin Sim arrived back in very good time and after spending three quarters of an and Alison Wilmott. Sixteen Peterites who would boldly go where bus hour in Aviemore we set off for York. After nearly an eight hour loads of Peterites had been before. Departure date of the three week journey we arrived in York glad to be home in one piece. holiday was the 25th March and when the bus pulled away smiles and Special thanks must go to Mr Barry Daniel and to Mr David handshakes were clearly visible amongst the supposedly emotional Hughes for organising a most enjoyable holiday. (The party would parents. also like to thank Richard Strike for enabling us to have a tow round Stockton at 9.45 at night.) The night journey down to Plymouth was uninspiring and sixteen M.J.D. 'zombies' slouched into the ferry terminal at eight o'clock the next morning. The ferry crossing to Santander was quite memorable in its own little way. 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• was seen of Messieurs Bulcock and Tooms - not even in the bar (so someone told me). Nevertheless Simon 'Pineapples' Knocker went in search of an elusive disco and ended up having to make do with a personal stereo. At the end of it more than half the party were quite undaunted at the prospect of Spanish culinary delights - it was that bad. Santander witnessed the loading of crates of Spanish wine, aptly called 'Vin Disgustino' a bubbly local vintage with a bouquet like an old sock. Then followed another long drive to a hotel halfway down Spain where Spanish hospitality was enjoyed to the full. Then it was on to Seville and Algeciras where Clive did his George Orwell impression and slept rough. At the crack of dawn we were on the ferry to Ceuta and the David Baileys of the trip captured breathtaking views of the sunrising behind the Rock of Gibralter. At Ceuta, a Spanish duty-free port and our first step on African soil, spirits rose and some even returned to the bus. It was then on to the border and our first taste of Moroccan efficiency. Once the guards had got bored of delaying us, and frustratingly refused proffered bribes it was on to the West Coast and Asilah for two days of recuperation. A journey into the town saw Matthew pioneering the chic Moroccan look and Steve the not so chic Moroccan personal hygiene. The next stage of the journey was to Marrakech via Rabat and Casablanca where Karen unexpectedly and quite out of character exclaimed 'play it again Sam', no one quite knows why. The evening saw us sleeping 'under the stars' just outside Marrakech and after stories of man-eating creepy-crawlies only fitful sleep was enjoyed by 25 many. Marrakech proved an unforgettable experience. The ancient Middle School Ski Trip To The Three Valleys square was full of life and the Arab love of animals was exhibited when men put scorpions on their heads and snakes appeared around our On seeing Guildford Cathedral for the third time, we wondered necks. The Mediua (ancient part of the city) was like a warren and whether France would ever be reached. Our navigation corrected, we hours of bartering for totally useless items was spent. Off we headed picked up a group of girls and the journey was suddenly seen in a very into the Atlas mountains and after a soaking from ground mist Alan different light. Peter Allan brushed up his charm, combed his hair and Tooms' startled cry heralded the supposed sighting of the very rare was soon talking to a 'Wisper'. Atlas Mountain Yeti. Only after an initial stampede was the Armed with skis, boots, sticks and lurid yellow bobble-hats, we significance of the date, April 1st, appreciated. descended upon Courchevel in a number of ways. Giles Dixon and Two days later, and after giving high speed chase to an Arab Gareth Ashworth demonstrated the orthodox method, whilst Fred sleeping bag thief, we arrived at the idyllic setting of 'Source Bleu de Hudson and the beginners were learning the not-so-orthodox way. Meski', a desert oasis complete with natural spring and pool. Five days With powder snow to soften the fall, Andrew Miller fell once too were spent there and the serious business of cultivating the sun tan often and found out how French hospitals operated very quickly. Ski was begun. The third day there saw ten of us heading for a genuine ballet lessons nearby never showed the technical expertise of David Saharan sand dune 70 kms to the south near Mezuga. At Meski the Hall as he disappeared into the woods, clinging tightly to his hat! members of the trip were adventurous to a fault in presenting 'Grease' Our instructors led the charge each day down the slopes. There was to a group of bewildered Arabs, eating and surviving John Bulcock's no doubt that Shaun, our instructor, gained the most looks as he bared cooking, demanding more than the going price in camels for the girls his Canadian legs for all to see. As for Mr Round, a few French lessons and taking on Meski under eleven soccer team. would be worthwhile so that he can read the notices on the ski lifts. The match was played on a blistering hot afternoon on the village The apres-ski gave much entertainment to most of us, although Fred dust bowl. Unfortunately, after an impressive run onto the pitch and Hudson provided much of this and gave up looking for a girlfriend equally spectacular team photo we were unlucky to lose 5-0. The team when his twenty-fifth request was turned down. Many members of the maintains that the reverse was due to the lack of vocal support from party came nearest to injury at the local ice rink where Daniel Crane the girls. The highlight of the performance was a very impressive and Mr Cranville refrained from venturing much farther than the tumble by Clive. Matthew managed to preserve his reputation and edge. keep his head high by never missing a foul. It was with great sadness In spite of unpredictable weather we were able to ski each of the that we left this paradise and began the long journey back. eight days. Our thanks go to Mr Cranville and Mr Round for taking We managed a day's shopping in Tangier, where numerous fezzes us on such an enjoyable trip. p R M D were bought, and also in Ceuta where more Sony Walkmans were purchased. From then on everyone, including Mr Tooms who developed a definite taste for Michael Jackson, sank into long periods of oblivion. Once back in Spain, after an English meal of chicken and Visit to Parliament 1984 chips, we resided in the Hotel Dobar for the night. A night on the town had the inhabitants quaking and expressed to the full Karen's We all managed to reach the Palace of Westminster, and spent the love of sightseeing. The crossing back to Plymouth was, thankfully, morning touring the building built in 1834 to the designs of Barry and calmer but still 'Pineapples' couldn't find his disco. Once back in York Pugin. We did not quite visit all the 1,160 rooms, or climb the 130 we experienced Mrs Bulcock's excellent hospitality in the form of a staircases, but besides the standard tourist route, we gave a Committee traditional English breakfast - how welcome it was at 6 o'clock in the Room the 'once over', and saw a few places behind the scenes. We morning. looked carefully at both chambers, and went through the Aye and No All that remains to be done is to thank John Bulcock and Alan Lobby corridors. Tooms for their patience, 'blind-eyes' and humour in situations which We returned after lunch for the Speaker's procession, and then took would have reduced lesser mortals to tears. § pj our places in the Strangers' Gallery. Questions were asked of the 26 Secretary of State for Wales, and also of a Minister Responsible for the Arts, Mr. William Waldegrave. After Questions, Mr. Tarn Dalyell asked the Speaker for an Emergency Debate on the imminent collapse of a firm in Northern Ireland, under Standing Order No. 10. This was 4.1 Sirro* Tlu_pftgg,c AKIGCJISIS of great interest, as Standing Order No. 10 is not well explained in the text books. Although the request was well argued by several M.P.s, it was turned down by the Speaker. Firt/fc SfcFi"CH SHOOING- &LAUAL INTERFER£VC6 We transferred to the House of Lords to hear part of the Second WITH TOriiu AM /KJ aiSace-rtcAD, >*o«r« ,*e*j*«i?F. Reading Debate on the Police and Criminal Evidence Bill, and the maiden speech of the Bishop of Lancaster. Our thanks go to Mr. Rigby for organising the trip, and to Mr. PE<*l y G^-fcsIT Conal Gregory, M.P. for York, who arranged the tickets for the Strangers' Gallery and the Pass for our tour of the buildings. L.W.G.N. In retrospect, it was a worthwhile and enjoyable day, even after a Transatlantic short-stay Peterite had learnt the hard way that in London the Underground is not the Subway; and we now all know that a train waits for no man, not even for a scion of the House of Manor. J.P.R. r»«4 OF nf^htw^S

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Giggleswick Coufi&e T&Y t>Ou.M L-ltJ eHAHfrfoFstoPriJue TO W. There are not many members of LVI Geography who openly admit process to enjoying hard work, and at Giggleswick hard work was certainly the order of the day. However, we all agree that our efforts were very worthwhile, providing us with: i-f\u2>. -Vy a) Invaluable experience. b) Plenty of priceless examples of geographical features to put in our exam essays. \ I In all we spent two packed weekends at the field centre. These lasted from mid Friday afternoon to the following Sunday evening. Hours were from breakfast at eight till ten p.m. at night, with an hour each free for lunch and dinner. Mr. Wilson, an ex Geography teacher who V runs the centre, turned out to be a man who doesn't like to waste time. OR/SWMAL CO"«S(- O<= «Ji/f« . No sooner had we arrived than we were bustled off in his (rather cramped) minivan for a detailed examination of the Limestone Pavement above Malham Cove. Mr. Wilson's teaching techniques were varied. Sometimes we would be frantically taking notes, whilst

27 o get a Commission heKegularArmy There are anumber of different ways, School Entry. three-year Short Service Commission at a salary of £8,314 plus a gratuity of £3,525 Regular and Short Service Commissions Candidates between the ages of 173/» tax free if you leave after three years. either direct through Sandhurst, or after and 22, must have five GCE passes (or having graduated from University, Poly­ equivalent), to include English language, technic or Colleges of Technology. Mathematics and either a Science subject Graduate Entry. Army Scholarships. or a foreign language.Two of these passes Graduates with Degrees in most should be at Advanced level (or equiva­ subjects can be granted a Regular or a Up to 90 Scholarships are awarded lent). Candidates who are not Army Short Service Commission. Graduates annually to allow boys to remain at school, Scholars nor Welbexians must pass the normally under 25 years of age on where facilities exist for Advanced level Regular Commissions Board. application appear before a Selection study to qualify for entry to Sandhurst or Board and if successful are eligible for a for Undergraduate Cadetships.Candidates Commission atfull Regular Army rates of must be between 15 years and 5 months Undergraduate Cadetships. pay - Antedate of Seniority is allowed. and 16" years and 5 months on the 1st Cadetships are open to anyone who January for the Spring competition and on is over 17V2 and expects to graduate before Short Service Commissions. his 25th birthday. Candidates must have the 1st July for the Autumn competition. Candidates must have at least five been accepted, or already be at aUniversity, Selection is by interview. Candidates will GCE 'O' level (or equivalent) passes, to Polytechnic or College of Technology and receive a grant of £750 p.a. include English language. Age limits are must pass the Regular Commissions Board. 18 to 26 for most Arms on entry. A Short Welbeck College. Successful candidates will be granted a Service Commission is initially for three Candidates for one of the technical Commission on probation and will be paid years and may be extended up to eight corps are given two years' Vlth Form at least £4,562 per year plus tuition fees. years. A gratuity of £3,525 taxfree will be education and enter Sandhurst on success­ After graduationyou're granted aRegular paid if you leave after three years. Commission for a minimum of five years. ful completion. Candidates must be up to Tor full details of any of the above GCE 'O' level standard at Grade C or above methods of entry consult your inMathematics,Physics,Englishandatleast Undergraduate Bursary. School Careers staff or write to:- two other subjects preferably including Candidates to whom an award is Chemistry. They must be between the made will be granted a bursary amounting ages of lfi years and 17 years 6" months to £900 per year to supplement any L.E.A. Army Careers Information Office on the 1st January or the 1st September, grant awarded. This will be effective while Micklegate, you study at a University, Polytechnic or the dates of entry to the College. Parental York. contributions may be payable according College of Technology. On completion of to means. Sandhurst training you will be granted a 28 on others we would be sitting wondering what to write on the all too familiar subject: 'What is going on here?'. The ultimate test was to have the imaginary cricket ball glanced in your direction, meaning you had to replace 'wheelbarrow' in a fiendish question such as 'We are now sitting in a glacial wheelbarrow'. Although Mr. Wilson's methods were 'novel', they certainly made us think. During the two weekends, we travelled extensively around the Three Peaks region studying various aspects of physical and human geography. We visited three limestone pavements, Malham, Crummackdale and Twistletondale, saw several examples of glacial interference with drainage, made quantitive surveys of river bedloads, till fabric, settlement patterns and slope profiles and studied other local features such as terracettes, sinks and solifluction lobes. Whilst at work we learned many valuable techniques: for example, the measurement of roundness index, imbrication angle and preferred orientation for stones, and the analysis of habitations and amenities in about ten different settlements. After a long day's work in the field, we came back, had supper, and then wrote up the day's results. Here we also learned new techniques - in particular, methods of displaying data and the use of our mathematical statistics in the analysis of data. We usually finished our laborious but rewarding work at about ten o'clock. Of course we did have a few breaks, the most enjoyable being that between ten and eleven in the evening. Mr. Wilson hardly had to point out that there was a pub, literally, within spitting distance of the field centre door. However, I am glad to say that nothing untoward happened. Even when at work we often found a smile on our faces, usually at the unending humour of certain members of the party. We were, as we kept reminding ourselves, incredibly lucky with the weather. The first weekend was dry and the second was positively hot. Despite being told never to underestimate the power of the midday sun, several of the party turned a painful shade of red, whilst others got their first tan of the year, much to their satisfaction. From an academic point of view the trip was successful, interesting, and above all, a great contribution to our 'A' levels, even if relations were at times 'strained'. I don't think Mr. Paterson has ever been more popular than when he came to take us home. This said, we are still much indebted to the School for arranging a trip which, surely, has the power to add a grade to our A level results. E.A.C. Iceland '84 Impressions of a Sybarite The expedition left at 6.30 a.m. on July 19th. A short stop at Gretna Green confirmed the accuracy of Dr. Johnson's observations and the For your comfort best sight we saw in Glasgow was the airport. Flying above the clouds at 35,000 feet in brilliant sunshine induced a remarkable serenity especially after a glass of wine. At Reykjavik we had our first taste of Icelandic prices when we saw fish and chips at £4. From Reykjavik we set off south east making for the country where the events of Njals saga took place. Near Hlidarendi, a magical place with a tragic and heroic past, we met a gang of Icelandic hippies in full bacchic cry. Further along the coast at Snaefelsfjall hardier members of the expedition climbed the mountain above the glacier which is part of the Vatnajokull. From here we journeyed into the lava desert in the middle of Iceland, a place 'where no-one comes or hath come since the making of the world'. It was awe-inspiring to see nothing but blackened lava for mile after mile. At Herdubreid we climbed into a volcano crater and like Miltonic rebel angels swam in the sulphurous lake; appropriately in Icelandic folklore the place was held to be an entrance to the underworld ruled over by Hel. Two days later we nearly arrived there sooner than expected when our bus' brakes failed and it started rolling backwards towards the cliff edge by the fjord at Akureyri; only the brilliant driving on Yrgi our Icelandic dragoman saved us. At Myvatn and Landmannalaugar the bathing habits of the 60 Bootham • York Y03 7BZ Icelanders raised more than a few eyebrows. The mighty rock wall at Thingvellir and the sight of the sun sinking behind the mountains as Tel: (0904) 21267/8 though into a fiery crucible remain etched on the memory. From here our way was back to Reykjavik past Snorris pool, Egil Skalagrimson's home at Borg, two great geysirs, and a place where murdered whales Only two minutes from are butchered by hireling wretches who had so little feeling of their York Minster. business that they laughed and drank amidst the stinking offal. After all our adventures Reykjavik was a disappointment, its boring Victorian styled Restaurant and Bar architecture contrasting violently with the epic scenery of the rest of Iceland. Most impressive of all were the mighty waterfalls, Dettifoss, Car Park Gullfoss and Godafoss - the waterfall of the Gods, so marvellous that the mere sight of these should be enough to produce an instant conversion, like that of Saul on the road to Damascus, to the worship Credit cards & cheques welcome of Odin and Thor. That the expedition succeeded so well was due entirely to Barry and Cindy Daniel and David Hughes who had all worked long hours planning in meticulous detail. p xr R 'LETS GO" Winter rates available.

30 The 1983-84 The school year began in mid-September with relatively low being -4.75°C! No January day in term recorded a maximum temperatures. On only 3 out of 20 days at school in September did the temperature in double figures. The rainfall for the part month was maximum temperature exceed 20 °C, though no early frosts were 74.7mm and some of course fell as snow. The highest precipitation experienced. The highest temperature (21 °C) was reached on was recorded on January 23rd (24.6mm) and most of this fell as snow. September 26th, while the lowest air temperature (4°C) was measured February was a dry, though cold month. Ground frosts were twice at about the same time, the ground minimum reaching 1.5°C recorded every night except two and even then (10th/11th and during the night of September 21st/22nd. The rainfall for the early 11th/12th) the ground temperature was less than 1° above freezing part of term was 35.3 millimetres, rain falling on 15 of the 20 days, point. Air frosts were also common and generally maximum the heaviest rain, 10.4mm falling on September 17th. temperatures remained in single figures. Rainfull for the month October was a drier month, though some rain fell on 26 days of the totalled only 28.3 millimetres and more than half the days of the month. The total rainfall was 28.55mm, the wettest day being the 15th month recorded no rain, often with clear skies. The wettest day was with 5.3mm. There was a good deal of cloud cover during the earlier the 1st with 9.2mm, about one third of the total for the month. part of the month, but high pressure brought clear skies later and the March continued cold; there were few nights without ground frosts first ground frost was measured on the night of the 20th/21st when the and the daytime maximum temperature reached double figures (Just! ground minimum reached -3°C, a slight air frost being recorded the - 10°C) on only one day. There was a good deal of cloudcover, though following night. The highest day temperature (21.5°C) was measured there were no heavy downpours of rain, the wettest day being the on October 3rd. penultimate one of the term with 11.8mm. November was a relatively mild month, ground frosts only being The summer term has been very dry. We were at school for the last measured on 5 nights towards the end of the month. The warmest day six days of April when there was no rain at all.Clear skies allowed the was the 1st with a maximum temperature of 16°C while the lowest air daytime temperatures to rise, reaching 21 °C on April 26th, and gave temperature (-3.5°C) was recorded during the night of November us chilly nights with maximum temperatures at or near freezing point. 21st/22nd. The rainfall for the month was well below average, the May was rather cooler, though still dry. We had a wetter spell towards total being only 31.57mm. The highest rainfall of 11.5mm was the end of the month and 12 millimetres of rain fell on May 27th, recorded on November 2nd and there was an unusually high number following a hotter spell when the temperature had risen into the 20s. (14) of days without rain. June's temperatures fluctuated, though they rose towards the middle December started with high pressures and low temperatures, of the month when we came under the influence of a very stable high especially at night with ground frosts (-6.5°C on the night of the pressure system. The hottest day was June 19th when the maximum 6th/7th) and a number of air frosts. After this cold dry spell, the temperature was 27.25°C in light westerly winds. Apart from a damp pressure began to fall rapidly on December 7th and this was spell at the beginning of the month June was a dry month and no rain accompanied by heavy rainfall on December 8th when 44.2mm fell was recorded during 18 days of the month. (more than in the whole of November!), followed by 11.9mm on the Pressures remained high during July and we again experienced high following day. The total rainfall for the 16 December days we were temperatures day and night. Again the maximum temperatures rose at school measured 170.55 millimetres! This should be contrasted into the uper 20s reaching the maximum of 27.5°C for the term on with an annual average rainfall for York of 650mm. July 7th, while the minimum temperatures fell to only 14°C at the We returned in mid-January to low temperatures and high same period. These high temperatures were accompanied by light, humidity. During the month we recorded a ground frost each night, mainly westerly winds and high humidity, though no appreciable rain the lowest ground temperature being -7.5°C on the night of the fell during that part of July in which we found ourselves at school; 19th/20th. Air frosts were also common and the lowest air minimum even Commemoration missed the rainfall that threatened the Country was -5°C (during the same night). On January 24th the temperature over the last weekend of term. remained below freezing point all day, the maximum temperature K.G.C. 31 Combined Cadet Force Royal Navy Section The Contingent's Biennial Inspection, by Captain A. E. Sturgeon, Despite the fact the section has been officerless during the past year R.N., Officer Commanding HMS Caledonia, took place on May it has continued to flourish. Activities have however been limited, 22nd. There were 152 cadets on parade, including 58 new recruits with simplicity being the keyword. This aproach, which is rarely seen from the third form. The Captain clearly enjoyed his visit, and in the C.C.F., has worked surprisingly well, and has produced a range afterwards wrote 'I thought the boys were very smart and well turned of activity which has seldom been seen in the section. out on parade, and I found it was a pleasure to meet and to talk with During the Christmas Term cadets took part in everything from them.' It is always encouraging when Peterites give such a worthy basic rope work and navigation to advanced canoeing. Special mention impression to a visitor of the stature of Captain Sturgeon, who is now in this field must go to O. S. Ashworth and O. S. Reid who have looking forward to hosting the RN Section at HMS Caledonia. The shown an unbelievable keenness to capsize in the cold R. Ouse. Also RN Section's affiliated ship, the Leander Class Frigate HMS on the river cadets were able to do some boat work on a few afternoons Charybdis, recently re-fitted and re-armed with Exocet missiles, took early on in the term. For this we must thank the Boat Club who very on board a selection of boys last November, a voyage which A. B. Reid kindly lent us their coaching boat. It is ironic that while having an describes in his own words. Far from being a recruiting organisation, outboard engine the section does not, as yet, have a boat to use with we believe that such contacts not only act as good public relations it. Also, during the Christmas Term, an enjoyable day was spent with exercises for the services - they also give our boys unique opportunities the R.A.F. at Linton-on-Ouse where we went for our annual Field for travel and adventure within a disciplined atmosphere. This Day. The highlight of the term must have been the unique summer twenty five RAF section cadets are attending an Annuai opportunity for five cadets: A. B. Knox, A. B. Scurr, O. S. Ashworth, Camp at RAF Abingdon, and twenty-eight Army and RN cadets are O. S. Reid, and L. S. Jones to go and spend a week aboard our parent training for one week at Sunnybridge, though the use of pyrotechnics frigate H.M.S. Charybdis, which included a visit to Guernsey, taking will clearly be restricted if the current dry spell continues. part in the 'weekly war' off Portland Bill and beating up the Channel On a recent Field Day, O. S. Jackson, shooting for the first time in a force nine gale. with a .303 rifle, dropped only 9 points out of a possible 90, and was The Easter Term saw the section down to only ten full time awarded his marksman's badge - a worthy achievement. members, some having left because of the pressure of 'O' levels. Finally, Mr. J. A. Owen-Barnett will become Officer-in-Charge of Despite this and more than our fair share of bad weather, a limited the RN Section, and we are grateful to him for seeing the Contingent training programme continued and was enhanced by a great deal of over this hurdle, and so allowing the Section to continue. He will be time spent shooting on the School's miniature range. Of special well supported, in particular, by P. O. Jones, who has, during the interest were two new pistols which the contingent acquired during interregnum, shown admirable qualities of forethought, organisation the term and which added to the variety of training. and leadership. R.J.B. Captain A. E. Sturgeon, R.N., Officer Commanding H.M.S. Caledonia, our parent land base, was the inspecting officer at this The Commanding Officer of H.M.S. Charybdis wrote in June to the year's General Inspection and the section, by all accounts, did itself Headmaster and, inter alia, recalled that 'Easter was spent in justice, fielding a total of twenty cadets. Gibraltar, and Charybdis then set off across the Mediterranean to Port It is a tribute to all who have been in the section throughout what Said. About 60 men were landed to visit Cairo and the Pyramids could have been a disastrous year that things have turned out so well. whilst we transitted the Canal. The party thoroughly enjoyed their The enthusiasm shown by all has been a great source of tour, and rejoined the ship at Port Suez. Charybdis then set off down encouragement. Special mention must go to the five 5th form cadets the Red Sea with the temperature getting hotter each day. It was who despite academic pressures have taken over and run the section tempting to stop the ship for a swim in the sea, but there were far too very efficiently. many sharks and barracuda for comfort. Instead we rigged a canvas S.J.M.J. swimming pool on the flight deck, which was very popular.' 32 W , I ' II >w'

s4 The Dawn Conies Up Like Thunder Change the Fates Dawn was at 5am in the amazing jungle, miles from a major town: Throw me a line to grasp your love, in the Mendi River Valley, up in the Highlands of New Guinea. Two Or else we slip and are lost in the intricacies of our silent passion. Hundred miles inland at an altitude where there could be frost in the Would it be a crime to fall once more; again into the trap? tropics the shifts were changing. The nocturnal creatures had been But we are different and the respect for 'us' holds you and me apart; hunting all night from a few hours after the tremendous sunset, which Distant by millions of cells but identical in mind and ideal. had been reflected all around the sky, in the lake and Coni grass. Now Ours is a chord about to break, they were creeping, crawling and flying to their nests, holes and hives. But you can weave a rope with your laugh There was a Papuan walking back from a hunting trip with an owl And draw me to your cracked heart. on his back. He was keeping to the path to avoid the snakes.He would Let's share the Parisienne Ideal: arrive at his village just in time to light a fire and put the potatoes in Allow me within your beret. the embers for breakfast before getting an hour's sleep. Dawn was Who knows how we shall believe approaching rapidly. The jungle was silent for an hour; it was as if the In one another in a simple year? animals were all trying to get asleep until dav/n. Then there was a cry. Let slip your love and change the Fates. Not a beautiful cry: an animal cry, a bird cry which is heard very N.D.H. rarely by Europeans. It was the cry of the Bird of Paradise. The small bird with its long colourful tail feathers has started the a.n.other dawn. The sun rises and showly takes over the sky. The crickets how many times have you cried absorb the faint sunlight and start chirping; not just a little screech but have you lied a mass of many thousands thundering away. and tried to conform-not to stand out? The other animals start to move. The birds try to compete with the you try so hard to join the clique noise. A green and red mass flies over-head squeaking. The village gets to be thought of as chic, going with the beating of the coundu or drum which is used as it was can't you see you're taking the weak way out? hundreds of years ago, to tell of deaths from one village to another. The women and children go down to the river to wash and the In these dregs of a world, you have to conform younger children run about yelling. or be shunned by one and all. An early lizard falls prey to a boy with a stone. all the pebbles on the beach are the same Many miles away a roar starts up, a roar of development that gets you'll be just another face with no name. nearer every day. It's the road; the Highway for which they have waited 19 years. but you don't have to conform, lose yourself, Now dawn had really taken over. The sky was blue. The Star become another rat in the race, Mountains were visible on the edge of the horizon or, for the natives, you still can peel the labels, strip the pretence the edge of their world. Starting with a bird-call dawn had roared on -look the world right in the face-and say. till all the creatures had started their daily life of hunting and foraging. Even the natives did not garden much but gathered the fruits of the 'this is the real me-do you like what you see jungle, herded their pigs and hunted. The Highland jungle had roared or was it better when I blended with the crowd? I won't run with the pack-Fm not looking back; into life and thundered into action again. I'm the real me at last, and I'm proud!' M.R.K.B. . IIIR M.G.W. ii Oxbridge The Hunt Piled paper on a cold desk. It was a damp day. It had rained most of the night and the air was Grey artificial light. humid. There was a cloudy sky; it could rain at any time. The day was Static drunken molecules not perfect for a fox hunt. However, everything had been planned; the Discharge in and beyond a wired mind. suits, the horses, the party afterwards. It had to be today. In one room Sheets are fact-flooded; of a large house, twenty men were jumping into high boots and bright Abstract moment's knowledge red tunics. They were laughing, joking and having a small drink; just Imparted to the faceless god. to warm them up for the hunt. To believe is to hope is to be judged. In a damp part of the forest, where every tree and bush was covered Agony evaporated fills the void of with water that was continually and rhythmically dripping onto the Climatic descent. soft earth, in a small hole, deep in the ground, there was a fox. The To condense years to hours fox was in a peaceful, contented and undisturbed sleep. At that time, Ambitions to reality; all was well. 'Stop writing, please.' Outside the house, servants had brought out the horses. Hastily, the No more ink to release people mounted. The dogs were released. Noisily and brutally they Means to relax, pushed towards the horses while barking and howling. Emptily. If they were lucky, they might be the one to catch the fox. The man at the front sounded his horn. A short, sharp, piercing La Raggazza Italiana sound rang through the forest. In my eye hangs a photograph The fox jumped. He knew what the sound was. Immediately fear Of a summer past rang through him. He scrambled out of his den and ran. He ran Which will never be lost. fiercely and panic stricken. Where could he go? In what place could he hide? He just ran. Midnight's essence is entwined in her snaking hair, The chase began. A terrifying group plunged through the forest, The river's skin glints trampling down the precious homes and shelters that nature had Concealing her turbulent depths. provided. The animals retreated and hid as 'the beasts went by. The beasts were exhilarant, the animals afraid. A Malboro pack lies crumpled by her bangled ankle In one corner of a small clearing lay a tired fox, stretched out on the Smoke escapes in parallel columns from her elevated features soft, fresh grass; all it wanted to do was sleep. 'We've almost caught An American singer decries what might have remained unsaid. the beast,' said one man, as the hunt accelerated. It was true, they were getting nearer and faster. There was panic through the forest. Beasts Potent emotion ran. Beasts feared. Bubbling within her eyes There was silence. A man returned to the eager party. In one hand Threatens to explode its unnatural restraints he held a knife, bloodstained in the other the beast, for ever sleeping. In a melee of raw poetry. The man was no longer so eager. The forest returned to normal, minus one fox. There was one man Yet already the spark has burnt out however, who was a beast no more. And my camera is calmly placed aside; S.S. The object of its worship, she rests, IIIL Soundlessly cool but gilded with divinity. N D £

iii Last Resort yet pliable. I sprinkled the white powder onto the paper, rolling the It was another typical sun-baked, dry day. No.284 was scorched by whole object until I was satisfied with my attempt. Yes, it was fine. the brilliance of the glaring sun. Outside the kitchen window a finch, I licked the edge and completed the bonding of the cover. 'Now what', fluttering madly, tapping rhythmically on the pane; the sound emitted I shouted, 'no bloody lighter, that's great.' I had to get the lighter, lock by the bird's frantic actions was that of a distant thunder. the house and smoke only when inside the safety of our large garden shed. Downstairs was the lighter, I found it, then quickly ran to the It was seven-fifteen in the morning; Claire and Paul were already back door, opening and closing it silently. Down to the shed I went, dressed, their banging and screaming already begun. Mike had left cool and calm, not wishing to show any signs of frustration in case of earlier; the eagerness with which he was taking this new job was a spying neighbour. beyond me, still I can't argue, he's the bread-winner and the cash has to be earned somehow. I was tired, so inactive at this early time in the Inside at last, into the dark, gloomy space beyond and finally to my morning. Laboriously I opened the cigarette packet and obtained a regular perch besides the window. I took out the cigarette, in my smooth, long Rothman. I flicked the lighter, instantly producing a pocket I scrabbled for the lighter and caught it. Click, click and the blue yellow flame upon which I lit up. I was disturbed by the already flame leaped up like a jack in a box; the warmth comforting and ascending smoke fumes, the blue haze that they created. reassuring. I inhaled deep, stopping to savour the unexplainable pleasures I attained. Again and again I puffed; my eyes twirling, my I gave the children something for breakfast; crispy, burnt, toasted head spinning, the nerves temporarily dead as the drug stunned my bread, about ten rice crispies each and then shoved them off to school senses. I shivered, uncontrollably my right ear twitched in a spasm. with their rucksacks slung carelessly around Paul's arm. At last; I was high, oh it was great, so good to feel this way at last. I lay back they've gone. I'm free again. I was totally exhausted. Yet still, I had relaxed, studying the situation, the room filled with that familiar blue to muster strength to face the washing, drying, cleaning, dusting and haze, ascending slowly, twisting and curling on its everlasting path ironing. I knew what I had to do. upwards towards the ceiling. T F C (TVU I crept over to the bay window, carefully peering through the shutters, studying the foreground, checking that no one was near and that Mrs Fairfeather hadn't already awakened. All clear. Next it was Youth - An Answer upstairs that I had to venture. Firstly I straightened the lounge, Socrates 470-399 B.C. correcting everything misplaced; it was like putting a jigsaw together, 'Our youth loves luxury, has bad manners, disregards authority and piece by piece. After washing the grease stained pots the need was greater; it was clawing at me forever, pulling me towards it as if it was has no respect whatsoever for age; our today's children are tyrants; trying to contact me in some supernatural way. It was too great; I they do not get up when an elderly man enters the room - they talk stopped, everything. Instantaneously I bolted upstairs, scratching at back to their parents - they are just very bad.' the bannister, frantically gazing ahead. I reached my room and aimed Hesiod c.720 B.C. straight for the make-up bag, whereupon I emptied all the contents 'I have no longer any hope for the future of our country if today's onto the carpet. I knelt, searching and delving into the mountain of youth should ever become the leaders of tomorrow, because this youth disregarded make-ups, tampons and other necessities. 'At last!', I cried is unbearable, reckless - just terrible.' out, 'I've found you.' An Egyptian Priest c.2000 B.C. I stood up, perplexed, realizing the implications of the objects I now 'Our world has reached a critical stage; children no longer listen to held, if I was to be caught holding them. A hundred grammes of their parents; the end of the world cannot be far away.' cannabis. It was eerie, holding it outright, my arm stretched fully to Discovered in a clay pot dating c.3000 B.C. its extent. The transparent polybag was small yet what it contained 'This youth is rotten from the very bottom of their hearts; the young was the key to my revitalisation of the energy I needed to sustain my people are malicious and lazy. They will never be as youth happened everyday requirements in keeping the family running. 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••m •WWIIIIiHIIfU thro'you A New Location for St. Peter's School? thoughts, hope quick to die in the wind, are all I have left, It has been said that the various buildings of York connected with dreams of the unreal haunt the timeless illusion of images, the School have included stables and a bawdy house: now, it seems, sick, sick to the soul, of the lie called reality, to death we do part, we might well have to include a sauna bath! live your illusion build your image, but one day, death's endless day, In a copy of'The York Courant' for Tuesday, June 3rd. 1735, now you will fall, but I won't laugh, no, I'll cry, too late realisation dawns, in St. Olave's History Department, the following advertisement sunsets so pychedelic built thro' mushrooms symbolize the lie, appears. our lie of a strength too great to see, nature, hope fades, mellowness divine 'This is to give Notice, That the Free-Grammar- Phaedrus I see you in my insanity, enlightenment brainstorm, School being remov'd from the Bagnio, and settled open the huxlian valve, mind thro' nature not the transient high, eternal, in a large commodious Room in St. Andrewgate but you, you are blinked, social blindness, education? no! Church; all Persons may have their Children too late I see the almost true lie of knowledge, perpetuation, admitted, and carefully taught Latin, Greek, and social continuity of what is not society. O proudon live now, Hebrew, according to the Westminster, or Lilly's see the illusion, see straight thro'it, but O'what you've missed my friend. Grammar, at reasonable Rates, by . . . P.S. Z. Blake.' . . . and how does it feel when you have known transient mistaken Zachariah Blake was Headmaster from 1726 to 1757. Angelo Raine happiness in the blood-pressurised, colder days of the nineteen- in his 'History of St. Peter's School' states on page 103, 'About the year eighties, when 'always' has no meaning and black backward-looking 1730, St. Peter's removed from its quarters in the Bedern to the negativity seeps insidiously through your shell of fossilized emotions? disused Church of St. Andrew's in St. Andrewgate.' How when nothing is the prize and everything the pursuit, can you If we assume that the Bagnio mentioned in Zachariah Blake's care enough to continue through the folded (acrylic) sheets of advertisement is the same Bagnio built in 1691 behind Coney Street, disappointment and layers of confident modern anti-feeling? When Raine's chronology will have to be amended. The Bagnio, purpose hope is the everything and the only thing between you and a large built for Turkish Baths, survived for many years, and there is a bottle of friendly-smiling, peaceful-painful pills? The fields bloom photograph of it in the booklet 'Printing in York', published by Wm. with their paracetamol-valium anti-flowers, but when youth and Sessions Ltd. It will be interesting to see if future research can caring are all you have left, you pack them in your (acrylic) shoulder- discover whether or not the school did in fact move from the Bedern slung bag and get on with watching and waiting in the vain, but to the Bagnio before it took up residence in 'the commodious room' amusing, tear-stained hope that one day everything will be all right, in St. Andrewgate. and the sun will set on your film for the last time with an air of J.V.M. contented, undisturbed, happy completeness. Secure in the knowledge that every way you turn will see two walls meeting in a unforgiving corner: this is existence and you have a choice-stay in your box and live your grey anti-life until the plastic sun goes home to his padded cell; or CELEBRATE YOUR LIFE and move and dance and laugh and cry and try to remember when people could talk to each other. ... so how does it feel in the blankness of another year with no prospects except more unsteady certainties and the feeling that, however hard you try to be of value, there is nothing ahead but more blank faces with polyester emotions and newsprint thoughts? it hurts in much the same way as the twentieth century hurts God. J.H.W. The dialogue In a small wood clearing two men stop to take breath, and recover. The two men are warriors from another age, feeling from a battle; their armies have lost. Nearly every man fighting with them was slain. They are lost without horses. Tagon: I....I think we lost them, Kanak....Kanak: Yes...Y....Yes I think we may have the luck of the gods today. (Horses hoofs can be heard, pounding at baked earth, near to the spot where the two men stand. Tagon: Kanak, horses! Kanak: Prepare yourself Tagon. I feel our enemies close at hand. They hound us like wolves, continually biting at our heels. And we without horses cannot lose them. Strange sounds are heard coming from within the tall grass which surround them. The two men draw their swords. One sticks his in the ground and takes up his bow. Kanak: I....I am afraid Tagon, I cannot feel my heart beat, I feel alone, and I cannot see a friendly face, other than yours. I have a strange sense of death approaching me. I Tagon: Shut up!...be calm, we will live to see our grandsons yet my friend. Take a hold of yourself. Are you a mighty warrior or are you a shrivelling piece of horse dung?! ) Kanak: I I Tagon: Just because we cannot see our enemies does not mean we cannot fight them! Kanak: Dear Kahn, give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our Tagon: And stop praying, you never asked for his help before, so you can't ask for it now. Look, let us stand back to back, therefore, our enemies cannot approach us without letting themselves be seen by us. Kanak: Yes....Yes, that is a good idea. The two figures stand back to back. Tagon takes up his sword leaving his bow on the floor. There is a long silence. The two stand back to back breathing heavily. Then a rushing sound is heard coming from the tall grass. The two men jerk their hands in that direction, just as an arrow coming in the opposite direction pierces, first Kanak's neck, then Tagon's. The two men fall apart and slump one on another in a pool of blood, dead. Horses hoofs are heard pounding at baked earth in the distance. J.S.L. IVD salt, were bigger and more intense than ever. He journied to places Under the Carpet read to him in books and to places unknown, in the future. He saw The little boy got down from the large dining table and moved destruction and death. He began to whimper and moan as his short swiftly across the room towards the door. He had started eating legs began to kick and struggle against the air which had become downstairs with his mother and father, rather than upstairs in the oppressive and stifling to him. He saw his parents and sisters with nursery with nanny, because his mother had said he was too old for time and death, and wept and wept. nursery life now. His head was angled towards the ground as he His frenzy died down, not because his emotion was dwindling, but walked, and when he reached the door, he cast a glance over his because all his energy had gone, gone into the carpet. His arms shoulder at his parents and their expressions and promptly exitted. He stopped, fingers as raw as meat. His legs fell down: he lay like a ran across the parquet flooring which covered the hall and up the crumpled heap on the patterns of the carpet. His head stopped stairs, his head still down, looking at the stairs passing under his swirling and the percussive colours of the spinning room became still brown sandals as if in thought. He reached the nursery door, hesitated and pale again. outside for a second, and then lifted his head and strode boldly in, He got up and remounted his rocking horse, fixing his eyes looking at his two sisters who were just finishing their lunch. downwards again, perhaps in contemplation. Nanny returned with the 'The girls and I are going out for a walk in a minute - do you want girls. to come?' nanny said after a minute of regarding him carefully. He 'You're not too old for a nursery tea now are you?' The little boy shook his head and again began to look downwards in contemplation. wondered about the tunnel. Nanny had soon gone out with his sisters and he went and sat down DJ. McS. on the rocking horse which he used to play on when he still lived in IVD the nursery. He sat, his huge blue eyes focussing on the eastern patterns on the large woven carpet which covered the room except for about a foot around the edges. He followed the spirals and the mystical birds in their flight around the dimples of the weaving until they reached the edge where a fringe merged into the black painted floor boards. He had discovered that the carpet held secrets which it would only divulge to him and to him only. The carpet was magic: it would take him away to places unknown and bring him back safely. It would show him things which he wanted to see and excite him more than he had ever felt before. He got off the horse and went to the end of the room. He got down on his knees and lowered his head. He lifted up part of the carpet by a fringe and gazed into the blackness. It was a tunnel which led to everywhere, he felt, but he had never dared venture into it. The smell and taste of the ancient dust was the aroma of adventure and mystery to him. He dropped the carpet suddenly and stood up and • V < went into the middle of it, where he sat down, cross-legged. His huge blue eyes now had an intensity in them. He let his hands swirl all around him in a gyre, into which he dived, deep and long. He was in

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Vlll Poeme O fleur de la lune. Demain tu vas mourir Si vite demodee comme la soiree nue Qui t'a engendree. Ta voile de sourires Se sera figee dans une telle pesanteur Que mon ame si gaie et meme sans couleurs Va secher et crever: un monde de douleur La clarte vive de cette nuit seduisante Que grisaient les flammes d'une joie inconnue Oii sonnaient des larmes d'une voix incertaine Va-t-elle me tromper ma connaissance meme? Done vais-je demander a mon ame sans cesse Ou faut il que j'aille pour trouver sagesse?

The Falkland's Spirit The seasons revolve; November again. A festive time, the Guy is burned, But not for us all: a different event Casts shadow over many lives.

A blood-splatted time, to history gone, But still the sadness deely bites. The loved ones who died 'pro patria' then Are now remembered in the cold.

In silence they stand the Cenotaph round. Their last respects are duly paid. But really the sole memorial is A mound of earth on Flanders' field.

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I CCF R.N. Trip to H.M.S. Charybdis <2 llth-14th November 1983. We boarded the train to Weymouth at 2.00 pm (1400 as we soon learned), hoping to arrive there at about 10 pm (sorry, 2200!) Due to a late connection we didn't board the ship until well after midnight. The next day we were on Action Stations (up at 0615!) where we soon learnt that it can't have been easy in the Falklands as jets started zooming past. We were taking part in an exercise with some other frigates off Portland. It was decidedly hectic with the ship altering course to keep in a mineswept channel and the helicopter taking off and numerous orders being relayed over the tannoy. In the afternoon we relaxed (?) with an exhaustive tour of the ship. We saw all the upper deck and went onto the flight deck. We were a very tired four who dropped into our camp-beds that night (LS Jones, AB Knox, OS Ashworth & OS Reid) in the Excocet Power Room, of all places, while AB Scurr relaxed in the relative comfort of a mess. The next day we were shown round the interior of the ship, which St. Peter's Grove, Clifton, York has a company of about 250, seeing the sonar and radar and all the Telephone (0904) 23154 other compartments vital to the frigate's well-being. By this time we were well on our way to Guernsey where we were going to spend the weekend. After another afternoon of hurried touring we arrived Quiet situation close to the City Centre outside Guernsey Harbour where we witnessed the laying of the and historic attractions, Viking Centre, anchor. Over Friday and Saturday we took turns at having leave into town etc. while the other group were on duty, ie. meeting the Liberty Boat and doing any other job that was necessary. On Sunday morning we attended the Remembrance Day Parade in Room facilities include Bath/Shower, St.Peter-Port followed by a coach trip in the afternoon which was very Colour T.V., Radio. interesting and enjoyable. On Monday we set sail for the Atlantic where we were to witness the firing of a Sea Wolf missile and take part in trials with a Nuclear Bar, Large Car Park Sub. The missile firing was a total disaster: it was attempting to hit a 4.5 in. shell: it missed and crashed into the sea (it cost £100,000). The trials were more successful testing underwater telephones. On Monday and Tuesday, inter alia, we were shown round the A la Carte and Table d'Hote menus helicopter, helped in the engine rooms and in the Galleys. available. After all this excitement we sailed into Plymouth at 1400 on Wednesday after a very enjoyable week at sea. Many thanks are due to Sub/Lt. Buckham for looking after us on board so well. w p

33 Army Section R.A.F. Section ^Hy Despite the shortage of N.C.O.s the activities undertaken during the year were both enthusiastically suported and well-executed. During The Army Section has had a very enjoyable, successful and the Christmas Term the eighteen new cadets finished their basic interesting year, which has encompassed a wide variety of activities. training in Drill and Orienteering, and moved on to the more arduous The annual camp in Summer '83 was held at Wathgill, Catterick, Part II. Much of the first term must be spent in the classroom doing where twenty three cadets undertook training consisting of shooting, Proficiency work, but it was broken up by an evening's gliding at night exercises, drill, section attacks, assault course training, a march Sutton Bank and a Night Exercise organised by J/Cpls. Banks and and shoot, and one very long, unforgettable guard duty. Robson. Air Experience Flying was again badly hit due both to poor The start of the School year brought the promotion of David weather and lack of aircraft. Wombell, to Sergeant-Major, to lead the Army section, and also the In the Easter Term, Cdt. S. Hullis won the annual Aircraft C.C.F. Under his firm and able command, the section came third in Recognition Test with the best score for many years. The Field Day a March and Shoot competition, near Catterick, which was dominated was spent at R.A.F. Linton-on-Ouse, where we were given an insight by torrential rain: for once a ride in the School mini-bus brought into the training of a modern fighter pilot. To accelerate promotion amazing comfort and pleasure. Also during the Christmas term we of the most promising cadets all those who intended to remain in the went to Strensall for a survival training field day. The agenda included Section worked for the Part III Proficiency Examination in the Easter building bashers, constructing maps from pieces of silk, and cooking Term. All but seven boys opted to stay. rabbits, which most cadets took an immediate liking to. The highlight of the Summer Term was the purchase by the Section Another N.C.O.'s cadre course, run by Sgt. Ackroyd (9th Cadet of a radio-controlled model aeroplane, and the demonstration of its Training Team), proved several cadets capable of instructing the capabilities in thick fog. It is hoped that all cadets will become younger members of the C.C.F. proficient in simple manoeuvres. Nine cadets attended a canoeing During the year cadets were taught the art of shooting, fieldcraft, course for six weeks. The rest prepared for the General Inspection at weapon training and various military disciplines. Canoeing was always which the section was complimented by the Inspecting Officer for popular unless you had the misfortune to capsize in the extremely cold being the smartest on parade. Cadets spent the rest of the morning River Ouse. Sport played a more important part in this year's Tuesday building rafts to cross the Ouse. During the remaining weeks of the afternoon activities and invariably the Army Section reigned high term, two afternoons were spent gliding at Rufforth with the Ouse above the R.N. and R.A.F. Sections. Gliding Club. These always prove to be among the most popular 2nd Lt. P. J. Stephen joined the Section this year and his constantly activities run by the Section. In the term thirty Third Formers wanted keen approach has brought much enjoyment and success. Several of to join the Section. Unfortunately there were only fifteen vacancies the senior cadets left the section and the likes of David Wombell, under the present arrangements. The Summer Camp was held at Michael Cass and David Carr will all be greatly missed. R.A.F. Abingdon and twenty-four cadets attended what turned out to This year we were privileged to be inspected by Capt. A. E. be a busy, yet enjoyable week. At the end of the year, Cpl. R. Robson Sturgeon, R.N. The Section's standard of turnout was very high and took over from F/Sgt Stone as Senior N.C.O. in charge of the the members made a section attack, under the enthusiastic command Section.The following cadets passed Part II: M. Davies, D. Simpson, of Cpl Harrison. Several other demonstrations including shooting and G. Winn, P. Maloney, P. Grewer, P, Wareham, S. Sim, C Scholes, patroling. Cadet Stephen Carr was awarded the prize for the best turn B. Lowes, J. Kinnell, S. Hullis (distinction) and A. Brown. The out. During this inspection Clive Richards was promoted to Sgt. to following cadets passed Part III: R. Robson, E. Jordan, M. Cowling, become Head of the Section and the C.C.F. S. Hullis, A. Banks, A. Brown, M. Plummer (distinction), P. Maloney To end the year we are going to Sennybridge, Wales for the summer and P. Wareham. A F M S camp. Finally our thanks go again to Capt. Tooms who organised a Lastly our thanks go to Adam Stone for all his hard work and thoroughly enjoyable year. C P R dedication. T> ^ ^ T\ 34 House Notes

At the start of the year we were pleased to see improvements in the On a different note the House was pleased to see Mark Rickman House which gave the Fifth form new and comfortable bedsits. The reaching the semi-finals of several sections of an International Dancing House also welcomed back Andrew Stubbs (as Head of School) into competition. the Upper Sixth. The House was also well represented on the stage with both Andrew On the rugby field the senior side was unlucky to lose in the first Stubbs and Julian Lee taking part in Rosencrantz and Guildenstern round in a tough match to Rise - the eventual winners. The team led are Dead. by Shaun Turl went down 16-4 in a close game. More important than The end of term was rounded off by another enjoyable party with the actual result however was the spirit the side exhibited; despite a Paul Dako winning the fancy dress competition. Our thanks go to Mr lack of team players the determination and effort that the side and Mrs Daniel for all the effort involved in the organisation of the displayed was a credit to the House. At this, and all events the House evening. took part in, the support was abundant which provided a boost for the Easter players. Shaun Turl and Giles Robinson were both awarded their 1st From the start of the term the House was well represented in the XV colours while Simon Bradbury and Tim Welburn were awarded School's Hockey Teams. Giles Robinson captained the first team and their 2nd XV and Colts colours respectively. was also selected for a final trial for the county under 19 hockey team. The House was also well represented on the female side with Shaun Turl was awarded his first XI colours and both he and Giles Cathryn Nicholson being awarded her Hockey colours and Helena received hockey caps. Sandra Skellern was appointed Girls' Hockey Weaver being appointed Captain of the School's Girls' Squash Team. Captain for next season. Both the Senior and Junior Squash Teams were unlucky to go out The Senior Squash Team, captained by Leman Harris, who was also in the first round of their respective knockout competitions. made captain of School Squash for next season and awarded his 35 colours, was beaten 2-3 in the first round by School House. The The Grove Junior Team, led by Paul Dako, was beaten by Manor 0-5. The 5-a- side Soccer Team had some success, but they were stopped by Rise Christmas after winning two matches and drawing one. The House had The term started with a complement of 89 boys and girls, the largest reasonable fortune in the swimming pool, gaining fourth place in the number ever. Adam Stone was appointed Head of House and we Sports and fifth in the Standards. There were fine performances by the welcomed Rosemary Smith and Edward Smakman back for the Harris brothers in the backstroke events. Simon Bradbury captained Oxbridge Examinations. Edward is to be congratulated on gaining a place at Worcester College Oxford, whilst Benedict Kaner, taking the the Team. 4th-term exam, was awarded an Exhibition in Natural Sciences at In the Cross-Country the Senior Team led by David Shield were Pembroke College Cambridge. shown up by the juniors, the former coming bottom while the juniors The House fielded a strong Senior Rugby Team with several L.VI took third place with Paul Dako and Julian Lee achieving both representing the school at 2nd and 3rd XV level. The side was beaten thirteenth and fourteenth places respectively. by Rise, the eventual winners, after a very close match. Christopher The juniors didn't do so well in the Rugby, beaten in the first match Gilman was awarded his House Colours for captaining the team, as by Grove, although it was a close thing for John Peacock and his team. well as for cricket and football. The House Squash Team under James Bowden won through to the Summer second round, to be held next term. James was awarded his Colours The term started well when the Chess Team Omar Al Salehi, for Squash and for services to the House. Andrew Clavell, John Peacock, Mark Rickman and Andrew Banks The House tradition of participation in the band, choir and drama won the Inter-House Chess Competition. This victory shows how continued. Philip Kelly, Graham Mackinlay, James Morris and game experience can beat potentially more skilled opposition. Robert Orange-Bromehead appeared in 'Rosencrantz and In the Inter-House Cricket the Senior Team lost its first-round Guildenstern are dead' whilst Rosemary Smith undertook the major match against School House, despite a Captain's innings of 51 from role of Vladimir in 'Waiting for Godot'. Giles Robinson and 33 from Patrick Toes. The Junior XI played with The two Chapel Services organised by the House were enjoyable determination and greater skill than the 'experts' would have predicted and our thanks go to David Calderhead, Ian Savage and Christopher against a winning Grove team. Despite the Tennis team losing 3-5 Bond for playing so vivaciously during one such Service. against School House the individuals concerned had good personal The Fourth form common room and Sixth form studies were seasons: Judith Charman and the House Captain Helena Weaver were redecorated over several weeks. This was their first fresh coat of paint awarded Tennis Colours and with Sandra Skellern also gained Squash for 15 years and the great improvement was instantly visible and Colours; Mark Brownbridge went on to win the Doubles. visibly appreciated. Shortly before the Athletics Sports Simon Branston gained his Easter Grade 4 A.A.A award. In the Competition there were three At the beginning of term Rebecca Davidson was appointed a School outstanding performances among a good number of brave and spirited Monitor and Mr.J. P. Rigby joined the House as Assistant House­ efforts for individuals and relay teams to get 'into the places': Simon master. Mr. R. C. G. Drysdale retired as Assistant following his Bradbury, Timothy Welburn and Paul Dako were first in the Senior appointment as Housemaster of Temple from September 1984. We Javelin, Intermediate 400 metres and Intermediate 1500 metres respectively. thank him for the help and encouragement which he has given. Grove performed well in the General Knowledge Competition, with The final afternoon saw a huge degree of success for the rowers. Alistair Fernie and James Morris winning prizes. The Senior Cross Cathryn Nicholson won the Women's Sculls; the Senior IV (Simon Country Team ran very well to gain second place with Simon Stevens (Captain), Andrew Neely, David Shield, Stephen Atterwill Harrison finishing third. The Juniors did even better winning the and Nigel Wilson) won, as did the Junior IV (Stephen Jones, Jonathan Cup, with Michael Blissett gaining first place and Mark Davies third. King, Liese Stubbs, Timothy Welburn and Eugene Jordan). James Procter was awarded his House Colours. 36 The major success of the term was the victory by the Junior Rugby Michael Donoghue, who despite being only a Junior went on to play XV over Manor in the Final, Peter Allan ably leading the team and for the 1st XI. The Junior Cricket XI had high hopes of at least being especially well supported by the fine performance of Michael reaching the Final but it was not to be as they fell at the second round. Donoghue. Graham Winn the captain, Michael Donoghue, Crispin Hill and The Swimming team captained by David Carr finished second in James Wensley all played well. the Sports by only one point. There were creditable performances by The 5-a-side Junior Soccer team played with great enthusiasm and Ian .Magson, Ben Lowes, Bradley Reed and Michael Donoghue. just missed 3rd position in the Competition. David Carr was awarded his House Colours along with Peter Jacques. In the Inter-House Athletics Competition the House performed very The Squash team was beaten in the Final by the Rise. James Bowden well, finishing 3rd overall. There were some very good individual' captained the team and Peter Allan played well. Finally, David efforts, with Michael Blissett, Crispin Hill, James Wensley and Ian Calderhead is to be congratulated for fencing in the Great Britain Magson gaining 1st places, and many others gaining valuable points. Team. The Tennis team of James Bowden the Captain, Peter Allan, Stephen Crabb, and Gregor Grant reached the Inter-House Final but performed below their best losing to School House. Summer During the term House Colours were awarded to Stephen Crabb, The term started with the announcement that Mr. J. Owen-Barnett Gregor Grant, Simon Harrison and Iain Leedham. was to become an Assistant Housemaster. The Head of House Adam Stone and the Monitors are to be thanked The House Senior Cricket XI had a fine first round win but lost for their help in the House during the year and many members of the disappointingly in the following round. There were good House would probably like to thank those who gave the Housemaster performances by Peter Jacques the captain, Christopher Oilman and a special end of term present.

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Mark Chamieh, James Frank and Kevin Rollo all won their 1st XV Christmas colours. Also Andrew Gray and Simon Knocker showed themselves to The beginning of the new academic year saw the House drastically be influential players in the 2nd XV and Duncan Gray and Guy reduced in numbers, with only 49 people. We gained nine new third Moorey provided the basis for a very tough 3rd XV front row. Robert formers, but to the dismay of the Lower Sixth boys there were no new Falkingham, Andrew Bowler, James Metcalfe, Jonathon Comley, girls. William Kettlewell, Roger Chamieh, Kevin Price, Ian McDonald, In the Inter-House Senior Rugby Competition, with such a young Scott Sim, Paul Leonard, Paul Barnes, Richard Falkingham, Nigel side, many coming from the fourth and fifth forms, we put up a Jackson, Jonathan Stubbs and Timothy Moodycliffe all played for creditable performance against Temple, losing 4-7 after extra time. In School teams. the end we felt hard done by to lose with so many harsh decisions Elizabeth Cockburn turned her attentions away from the Lower going against us, but this was overshadowed by the brilliant Sixth to produce, direct and take the leading role in a splendid performances of the two youngest members of the side, William performance of 'G s ' with the help of Duncan Gray, Jeremy Kettlewell and Jonathan Comley. Manor also played Dronfield in a Pickup, Simon Knocker, Simon Crabtree, Guy Moorey, Jonathan high spirited friendly, winning 18-4. James Frank displayed many Brunton and Mark Chamieh, who also played in the school dazzling moves at fly-half with his direct running. Just after half-time production of 'Rosencrantz Guildenstern are dead' in his own Kevin Rollo, acting Captain, was led off the field in a dazed state, after inimitable way. someone thought his head was the ball. This allowed Mark Chamieh, The Christmas party this year took the form of a splendid dinner, the proper Captain, to come on as substitute and toughen up the pack which was enjoyed by all thanks to Mr. Jackson and his staff. • with the help of Guy Moorey and Andrew Gray. Senior House Colours were awarded to Mark Chamieh, James Frank and Andrew Gray. 38 Easter Summer The Easter Term at the Manor turned out to be very eventful for The Summer Term started off on a shaky note with most of the most of us and even more so for some. At the beginning of term, to Senior House Cricket being barred from playing for a variety of his own and others' amazement, Mark Chamieh was made a School reasons including the 'Captain' Simon Cole. But we had a fine Monitor. replacement in Simon Knocker who led the House team by example The high point of the term undoubtedly was the winning of the and he is also to be congratulated on gaining his 1st XI Colours. Even Swimming Standards and the Swimming Cup. The Swimming Cup though the House team lost to Temple no one expected them to play was a good team performance with most of the points coming from the so well, which was a very creditable performance as the great majority team races. In the individual events Jonathan Comley did out­ of the team was made up of junior middles. The Junior House team standingly well even though hampered by a badly sprained ankle. played very well up to the Final but lost to School House. Mark Chamieh, the grandad of the team, swam with his usual style Richard Strike and Elizabeth Cockburn both gained their House to come second in the butterfly and he was ably backed up by James Colours and Elizabeth collected the 'Paddy Power Prize' for services Frank and Kevin Rollo who both swam well in their finals. In addition to the School. Kevin Rollo was awarded his Swimming Colours. Neal Ashton, Jonathan Stubbs and Ashley Comley are all to be On Athletics Day, the Manor showed itself to be a pretty lethargic commended for their swims. House with only a few worth while performances especially from The Inter House Cross Country Running also showed the Jonathan Comley, the Junior Middle Relay team and of course the underlying house spirit; overall the House did not disgrace itself even Senior Relay team who put up a creditable performance especially though both senior and junior teams were depleted by illness (or considering Simon Knocker collided with a static Jonathan Brunton, idleness?). The best performances were Kevin Price's 2nd place and but with the help of Graham Atkinson and Kevin Rollo this was William KettlewelPs 12th in the juniors with Matthew Hopcraft 11th, rectified by the finishing line. A big thank you goes to James Frank Kevin Rollo 17th and Peter Thorpe 24th in the seniors. for the time and effort he put into the Athletics team. In the Junior House Rugby Competition the House did well to The Summer Term was on the whole a quiet one by the Manor's reach the final before losing to Grove; what they lacked in numbers standards but a very happy one, which I think can be attributed to the was more than made up for in guts. Injuries forced Robert Hudson cheerful way in which Mr. Morkill ran the House. He will be missed to be played in the pack; this turned out to be an inspired move as he and I wish him every success in his new post. K G T R had an outstanding game for a non-rugby player. The team was well led by Jonathan Comley and special note should be made of the performances of Ian McDonald and Scott Sim who proved themselves tough nuts for Grove to crack. This term will also be remembered as the term in which Manor began to resemble a zoo; with Jonathan Brunton's delightful, if elusive, finches and the truncated stay of Henry Walker's tarantula. This term will also be remembered for the high spirits of certain members of the lower sixth and fifth forms, which resulted, unhappily, but not surprisingly, in their coming a cropper. The House also played host to a war time practice bomb brought back by a souvenir hunter. Its harmless nature was not known until after the visit of the army bomb disposal team and for the two days that the device was lodged in his garden DLM was noticeably touchy. But in spite of these alarms and excursions the term proved generally to be a happy and successful one.

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Christmas Easter Queen's welcomed twenty-three new members, and Clare Wise, The Easter Term began with the Q.C.C.C. (Queen's Cross Country Bradley Say and John Turner all returned to do Oxbridge. Club) making a valiant effort in the Inter-House Cross Country. Congratulations must go to John Turner for gaining a place at the Unfortunately a stiff opposition and a gruelling course proved too Queen's College, Oxford, to read Philosophy, Politics and Economics. much for them, despite the rallying by their captain David Copley The Inter-House Rugby Competition started soon after the who came in first for Queen's. At higher level, however, Karen beginning of term. Queen's team displayed a great deal of spirit and Clarkson and Penelope Gordon ran in the North Yorkshire Cross determination. We beat School House and Grove, and then lost to Country Championships. Temple in a closely fought match, to come third overall in the The Queen's Junior Rugby Team hindered by their size and competition. physical stature failed to make any impression in the competition. The team committment from the 'non-specialists' was particularly Hockey dominated the games front during the rest of the term. pleasing, and Maurice Dobie and Nicholas Drever-Smith deserve a Queen's were well represented here, as Karen Clarkson and Penelope mention. Paul Chapman and Frank Howie both played extremely Gordon were in the Girls' 1st XI while Robert Gardner and Paul hard. Chapman both played for the 1st XI sometime during the season. Members of Queen's contributed well to School groups and societies Later on in the term a unique event in sport took place - the John including various bands. Gregory and Clare Wise, Stuart Galley and Turner Memorial Hockey Match. This was a hockey match between Richard Mavor were all involved in the School's play productions. the Middle 6 and Lower 6; fortunately the Middle 6 saved their pride Queen's Chapel week lasted about seven minutes and showed that by winning 3 goals to 1, Gregory Wise and Paul Anderson being the quality and not quantity is much appreciated. scorers. The participants of the hockey match would like to thank Mr Maurice Dobie, Greg Wise and Robert Gardner were awarded John Turner for presenting the 'Egg Cup' to the captain of the House Colours at the end of the term. winning team, Robert Gardner.

40 On paper Queen's 5-a-side Footall Team looked reasonable enough, The Rise although they seemed to lack inspiration during the games and Christmas unfortunately all their efforts were not rewarded by results. At the beginning of the term we welcomed eight new boys into the The final event of the term was the Swimming Gala. Though we had a strong Senior and Junior team the Intermediates lacked any house. We also welcomed back Shaun Gorman who returned for reputable swimmers. James Hall, James Waite, Karen Clarkson and Oxbridge exams and was appointed Captain of Rugby. their captain Philip Tindall all swam very well for the Senior Team Special mention must go to Jason Brewster who was unlucky as did Angus Brown and Joseph Fricker for the Junior Team. enough to have broken his wrist after having deservedly established himself as 1st XV scrum-half. Congratulations must go to the five Summer members of the House to receive their 1st XV colours, Shaun The Summer Term is always the most serious as it is dominated by Gorman, Gary Connor, Robert Baldwin, James Burdass and Jason external and internal exams. Yet the members of the Queen's Senior Brewster. As a result of his rise from 3rd XV to 1st XV, Gary Connor Cricket Team certainly forgot all their worries during their solitary was awarded the Morris-McGrath Trophy for the most improved game against the Grove. Having been put into bat, the first ball saw player. the dismissal of our first batsman as there was a slight disagreement In the Inter-House Rugby competition the House team showed grit between the first two batsmen about when to run and when not. It was and determination to beat Dronfield and Grove and reach the final not long before the next batsman fell and the collapse of the Queen's where we met a strongly fancied Temple team. A very even match batting was only momentarily halted by a valiant 13 runs by Paul resulted in a 6-6 draw. We deservedly won the replay by 6 pts. to Nil. Chapman. Queen's finished with a grand total of 27. Unfortunately The fact that neither side scored a try proves just how tight the the Grove's batting did not collapse in quite the same way and with matches were. House colours were awarded to Gary Connor, James the loss of only one wicket they easily scored the required runs. The Burdass and Gregory Taylor, not only for their success in the rugby Junior Team also failed to reach the second round though it must be but for their contributions to the House throughout the term. noted that they scored approximately 2V2 times the number of runs Congratulations to Gregory Taylor on being appointed Captain of which the Senior Team did. The Junior Team was captained by Ian Cricket, to James White on being appointed Captain of Squash, to Dobie. A special mention must go to Mark Grewer and Warwick Michael Bates on being made Captain of Cross-Country and to Pemberton who turned in above average performances. Michael Cass on being made Captain of Shooting. Billy Hughes and Queen's chess team experienced a rather unexpected defeat in the Gary Connor were the House representatives on the Chapel Final by Dronfield. For the rowers this was the busiest term. Queen's Committee and helped to make Rise Chapel Week a success; special was well represented in the School teams by Frank Howie, Nicholas mention to Frazer Lawrence and Robert Baldwin who made an Drever-Smith and Anthony Santorsola. Frank was awarded his School unforgettable appearance as dancers. Rowing colours. Finally we would like to thank Shaun Gorman for his help around My thanks go to Mr. Hubbard and Mr. Patterson who as always the House. We congratulate him on being awarded a place at found the year full of 'eventful' moments. Emmanuel College, Cambridge, and wish him every success in the future The Athletics Sports were the last main sporting event this year as - Easter usual. Though Queen's as a house did not excel in this competition, The term began well with the news that James White was to become there were some truly professional performances. Robert Gardner a school monitor. The House was well represented in the 1st XI bettered Carl Lewis; not only did he leave everybody standing in the Hockey Team with no fewer than eight members of the house playing 100m, and outjump all the other competitors in the Long Jump but at various times throughout the season. Six people were awarded their he also flew round the 200m as if it was a 50m dash. Finally on a colours:-Jonathan Pawson, Billy Hughes, Gary Connor, Robert momentous note the Queen's Senior Relay Team consisting of Paul Baldwin, Phillip Gaunt and Tim Wharton. Special mention must go Chapman, Gregory Wise, Maurice Dobie and Robert Gardner to both Tim and Billy, Tim for being awarded his colours whilst still equalled the School record with a time of 48.7s. M.J.D. only in the IVth form, a splendid achievement. Congratulations to 41 Billy for being awarded 'THE STICK'. The house was also very well Summer represented in the 2nd XI and Colts XI. The House team met a School House side in the Final of the Senior The Senior House Cross Country saw an excellent team effort House Cricket Competition. The majority of the Rise XI were 1st or which resulted in a close but well-deserved victory. Michael Bates 2nd XI players with the notable exception of Guy Wilkinson a (2nd) ran extremely well and was supported by fine performances from talented under 14 Colts player who gave a spirited performance. It was James Burdass (4th), Paul Cockerill (5th) and Gary Connor (8th). no real surprise when we regained the trophy largely due to a fine Although the Juniors were not as successful Tim Wharton (8th), batting performance by James Burdass and some good accurate Nick Pawson (15th) and James Ogden (18th) did extremely well. bowling. The Junior House team were beaten in the first round by The Junior House rugby side had a convincing win over Queen's Temple. Gregory Taylor (Captain), James Burdass, Jonathan Pawson before being beaten by a stronger, more experienced Manor side, in and Jason Brewster were awarded their 1st XI colours whilst Gary a match which will be long remembered for the courage and tenacity Connor (Capt), Billy Hughes, Frazer Lawrence, and Guy Black were of the side who were narrowly beaten 15-11 and were down to seven awarded their 2nd XI colours. players at one stage. For the fourth consecutive year the House won the Athletics Shield The 1st V squash team was represented by James White (Capt) and with excellent wins by James Burdass in the 400m, Paul Cockerill in Gregory Taylor who were both awarded their colours. These two, plus both 800m and 1500m, and Alistair McGrath in the high jump and Gary Connor, James Burdass and Frazer Lawrence made up a strong the shot put. The competitive spirit of all those who took part is surely House team which triumphed 4-1 over Grove in the Final. The the main reason for the healthy victory margin. Juniors were beaten by a strong School House V in the Junior Squash James White represented the 1st VI Tennis Team and was awarded Competition. Congratulations go to James White on winning the his colours. He and Stuart Chippindale, a 2nd VI player were the individual Squash Cup. nucleus of a House Tennis team which narrowly lost to Grove in the The inter-house 5-a-side Football cup was again retained by the Inter-House Tennis Competition. The Rise won the House Shooting Rise, due to excellent unselfish teamwork which led to a 100% record Cup and Michael Cass won the School competition for best individual throughout the tournament. shot. The House finished a disappointing sixth in the swimming gala, but As a result of their contributions to the House, Senior House colours there were some fine individual performances, notably from Jason were awarded to James White, Paul Cockerill, Robert Baldwin and Brewster and Tim Lakin. Well done everybody who competed. Michael Bates. Timothy Wharton was awarded his Junior colours. G.J.C.

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Christmas At the beginning of term the House welcomed nine new Third Jane Smirthwaite and Charlotte Hamilton, received 1st XI colours; Formers, seven Lower Sixth Formers - two boys and five girls - and Claire Potter also played in the 1st XL Sarah Galbraith and Helen two new members of the Middle Sixth, James Oliver from Taunton Carrier played in the 2nd XI. Special mention must be made of Angela School and Philip Briggs, who is here on an E.S.U. Scholarship from Hiley, who played lacrosse for Harrogate Penguins and North America. Philip Eddell was appointed Head of House. Yorkshire, and Jane Smirthwaite, who played hockey for York and During the summer some alterations had been made in the House: District. the previous Fifth Year dormitory became a bed-sit for the Lower In the Inter-House squash competition, there was some success Sixth, leaving two new bed-sits for the Fifth Year. under the captaincy of Brian Steel, who also represented the School In the Senior Inter-House rugby, the House was captained by Simon along with Angela Hiley, Claire Potter, Helen Carrier, Clive Walton Forman but lost to Queen's in the first round, despite much and Nigel Muirhead. enthusiastic support. The House was well represented in School On the river Philip Eddell and Stephen Bird rowed and coxed teams: James Oliver and Peter Shield played in the 2nd XV, and respectively for the School in the York Small Boats Head. In chess, Julian Desai, Lester Deeley and Simon Forman represented the 3rd Edward Wilson and Peter Shield regularly played for the School. XV; Philip Brierley and Mark Armitage played for the Under 16 Several members of the House took part in the School Plays. Philip Colts; Clive Walton and Nicholas Patchett captained the Under 15 Briggs played 'Pozzo' in 'Waiting for Godot', while Charlotte and Under 14 'B' XV respectively; Nigel Muirhead played in the Hamilton and James Oliver took parts in 'Rosencrantz and Under 14 'A' XV, and there were two other Third Years in the squad. Guildenstern are Dead'. Angela Hiley, Charlotte Hamilton and Helen Philip Briggs ran in the 1st VIII Cross Country team, and William Carrier took main parts in the Sixth Form production of 'Gr—e'; Terry and Alexander Smith ran in the junior team. several other members of the House helped with the backing, and The girls in the House played an active part in School activities. Timothy Summers played in the group. William Terry devoted many Sarah Bosomworth was captain of girls' hockey; she, together with hours to stage lighting. 43 Philip Briggs and Peter Shield were chiefly responsible for the included Edward Wilson, Clive Walton, Nicholas Muirhead and appearance of the first ever Students Newspaper in the School - 'The Nigel Muirhead. The Junior squash team (captained by Clive Walton) Bulletin'. Stephen Bird was in charge of advertising, and the paper got won the Junior competition beating Manor in the final. Claire Potter, off to a promising start. Helen Carrier and Angela Hiley also represented the school at squash. The House is grateful to Peter Shield and Claire Potter for leading Nicholas Hopton played well for the 1st XI Hockey team and had the House Chapel Week, to Edward Wilson for supervising House a successful term. sessions in the sports hall and to Sarah Bosomworth for taking the Philip Eddell, Stephen Bird, Jane Smirthwaite and Peter Shield swimming each Friday evening. represented the school in rowing and rowed for the School in the 1984 Several members of the House were involved in music this term. Yorkshire Head of the River. Angela Hiley and Sarah Bosomworth played in the Wind Band; 'The Bulletin' continued to be a popular paper throughout the Gareth Gaunt and Ayo Ajose-Adeogun represented the House in the school, edited by Philipp Briggs and Peter Shield. There were many Fifth Year concert. Mention must also go to Simon Desai for his contributions provided by members of the House and of the School. excellent playing at the Rememberance Service and his other Edward Wilson and Peter Shield represented the School and the contributions in rather different fields! House in chess. Also in the House team were Laurent Kssis and Philip Eddell, Philip Briggs and Angela Hiley acted as stewards at Andrew Campbell, the team did well and reached the semi-finals. the Enthronement of the Archbishop of York, and at the end of term Some members of the House were involved in a chapel service Philip Briggs also read in the Minster at the Carol Service. which was arranged by Claire Potter. Paul Wareham (clarinet) and Finally, special thanks must go to Mr. and Mrs. Taylor for a most Simon Desai (trumpet) took part in the successful fourth form concert. enjoyable House Party. Thanks go to Mr Taylor and Mr Round for another enjoyable term. Easter At the beginning of term the House welcomed Nicholas Hopton as Summer a Day Boarder. This term sport played a prominent part in House activities. The As usual the House participated enthusiastically in sporting Senior House cricket team was captained by Simon Forman. Their activities - both Seniors and Juniors fared well in the inter-House fine performance won them a place in the Final against The Rise. The Cross Country. The Seniors were captained by Philip Briggs, the Junior House team, captained by Nigel Collinson, beat The Manor in Juniors came a close second to Grove. the Final of the competition. Simon Forman, Nigel Muirhead and Charlotte Hamilton captained the Girls' Cross Country School Philip Brierley played for the First XI, and Colin Bosomworth played Team, also including Anne Hudson. They both qualified for York and for the Second XI. Nigel Collinson and Paul Wareham were also District events and Anne Hudson went on to run in the English regular members of the Senior Colts XI. School Championships. The House had a lot of talent on the tennis side. Claire Potter was The five-a-side football proved to be a very popular event this term. captain of girls' tennis, succeeded by Helen Carrier. The girls had a Edward Wilson captained the team consisting of Nicholas Hopton successful School team and Helen Carrier, Claire Potter, Angela Hiley (top goal scorer), Lester Deeley, Simon Forman and Philip Brierley. and Sarah Galbraith were rewarded for their efforts with tennis The team reached the final and narrowly lost to the Rise. colours. Mark Rycroft and Christopher Bond played for the School The Junior House Rugby team performed well but unfortunately Under 16 tennis team and Matthew Curtis for the Under 15 team. were knocked out by Grove in the semi-finals of the competition. The House tennis team, captained by Edward Wilson, played Stephen Bird captained the House swimming and Philip Brierley, exceptionally well, beating Grove in the Final. Matthew Curtis, Clive Walton and Brian Steel reached the finals of Sports Day featured fine individual performances: Stephen their events. Proudley won the 400 metres, and Christopher Midgley the 1500 Junior and Senior inter-House squash competitions also featured metres and Nicholas Patchett the High Jump. Nigel Collinson won this term. Brian Steel captained the senior squash team which the intermediate discus and Christopher Bond set a new School High-

44 Jump record. The team was captained by Julian Desai. proved invaluable. Richard Hampshire, Simon Cockerill and Richard Congratulations go to Anne Hudson who was appointed the girls' Horner were awarded their House colours. cross country captain for next year and who this term ran in the North Jonathan Abbey, David Wombell and Nicholas Hopton were Yorkshire Athletics Championships. Philip Eddell, House captain of regular members of the 1st XV all of whom received their colours. Boats and Stephen Bird were prominent members of the Boat Club. Sarah Clayton represented the York and District Schools hockey Congratulations must be given to Angela Hiley on winning the team, was also a member of the girls 1st XI and was awarded her Toyne European History Prize and to Nicholas Hopton and Gareth colours. Gaunt who won Arthur Craven Memorial Prizes for spoken French. At the end of the term we said goodbye to an active member of the Ayo Ajose-Adedgun also received a Vth Form prize, and Nicholas House, Nicholas Hopton, who became a day boarder in School House, Muirhead was awarded a prize for Craft, Design and Technology. where we wish him all the best. Finally, the House said farewell to the leavers from the Middle Vlth and to Martin Jibson and Maxine Rickman who left at the end of the Lower Vlth year. S.F.G. Easter Temple At the beginning of the Term we congratulated David Wombell on being appointed a School Monitor. Christmas The House was well represented in an active sporting term which At the beginning of the new academic year we welcomed sixteen began with the Junior House Rugby event. Despite having a Third Formers and seven Lower Sixth Formers into the House. determined junior team, captained by Conal Scholes, we were Phillipa Perry, John Torlesse and Michael Haslam returned to sit unfortunately defeated in the first round against a stronger School Oxbridge Entrance exams and we also welcomed a new member, House side. However, there were some excellent individual Carolyn Barr, into the Upper Sixth. performances showing great promise for the future. Congratulations to Carolyn on obtaining a place at St.Hugh's Jeremy Atkinson was once again a regular member of the 1st XI College, Oxford, and to John on a place at Magdelene College, Hockey Team and was reawarded his colours. Cambridge; we wish them all the best in the future. Jeremy Atkinson In the Cross Country the House captain, due to illness and lack of is especially to be congratulated on winning an open Scholarship to St. fitness, was unable to repeat his performance of last year. James Seaton Edmund's Hall, Oxford, an excellent achievement. however, made up for this, running an outstanding race, and for the In 'A' levels last summer, four members of Temple shared no fewer second year running Temple provided the individual winner. than eighteen grade As - a record, and Temple yet again retained the Congratulations to James. David Wombell also ran well, coming fifth. Work Cup. The House gained third place overall. Jonathan Abbey was appointed Head of House and David Wombell, James Seaton, Jonathan Abbey and David Wombell once again Michael Cramb and Sarah Clayton were appointed House Monitors. represented the School Cross Country Team. The Senior House Rugby team under the inspiring captainship of In the Inter House Swimming Gala, Temple Juniors showed great David Wombell reached the final of the Inter-House Rugby strength with notable performances from Jack Cooke and Jason Competition, the first time for some years. After a hard fought battle Mellor. Unfortunately the remainder of the House was not as strong with Manor, the team had an easier passage against Queen's to the and we could only manage fifth place, despite a creditable final.Despite excellent team spirit and determination we narrowly lost performance from the Juniors. to Rise 6 points to 0, having already forced a replay. The forwards The Five-a-Side Soccer Competition was one of the more played with commendable skill and strength, particularly David entertaining features of the term; here Michael Lyon proved to be a Wombell, Richard Hampshire and Simon Cockerill. In the backs real contender for the England No 1 shirt, who along with the rest of there was some staunch defending and the kicking of Jeremy Atkinson the team thoroughly enjoyed the competition. 45 Summer indeed. Unfortunately the House Team did not gain much success. The earlier part of the term was dominated by Cricket in which the The final event of the year, the Athletics competition, saw Temple prospects for Temple in the Senior Competition looked very good. produce an extremely good team performance in which the House However, having defeated Manor in the first round, we were finished second. There were some very good individual performances from Conal Scholes in the Junior 100m, David Wombell in the Senior surprisingly defeated by School House in the Semi-Final. The Captain Javelin and Jack Cooke in the junior 200m. Jeremy Atkinson made some outstanding individual performances and there were also valuable contributions from Clive Richards and Ian Once again Temple excelled in the academic side of School life, Barker. retaining the Work Cup for the fifth successive year and the House Temple was well represented in the 1st XI by Jeremy Atkinson and was well represented on Speech day with Jeremy Atkinson, Sophia Williamson, David Marsh and Mark Plummer all receiving prizes. Iain Barker who both received their Colours. We also congratulate Jeremy not only in scoring two centuries during the season but also Finally it remains for me to thank the House for all their hard effort on being selected to play for the Yorkshire Schools Cricket Team. both in class and on the field and to give our very best wishes to all the leavers especially the MVI. Also special thanks must go to Mr. Clive Richards and James Langton were regular members of the 2nd Bulcock to whom we said goodbye at the end of term as he takes up XI. his new appointment as Housemaster of the Manor. We thank him for In Tennis Michael Cramb captained the School Team and received all his hard work and effort and wish him every success and happiness his colours. Nicholas Green, a junior, also represented the School 1st in the future. VI which was an extremely commendable achievement. He also won the Singles Competition and his future in this field looks very strong M.J.A.

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48 First XV had of 1st XV rugby before they travelled to Denstone and it certainly The 1983 season can only be regarded as disappointing. In many showed. By half time, the home side had scored six tries, five by their respects it was similar to 1979; they both followed very good seasons backs, to give them a 28 pts lead. The sheer pace of the opposition's after which very few old colours remained. In both 1979 and last backs was too much for the School who were always struggling to season none of the forwards had had 1st XV experience and in show any kind of cohesive attack. By the second half, with the addition to their inexperience, there was also a lack of physical forwards holding their own the backs were able to cope better and only presence. conceded two further tries but the end result was still a resounding Under such difficult circumstances, David Wombell demonstrated defeat. a remarkable ability to hook the ball going backwards! This coupled The next match against Silcoates at home was lost narrowly by with the fine line out play of Christopher Gilman provided some set 15 pts to 12 pts. With wind advantage in the first half, the School put piece ball; however the lack of forward strength and expertise in the visitors under pressure and as a result Gorman put his side ahead rucking rarely allowed the School to dominate second phase play. with three well taken penalty goals. Silcoates responded with a penalty Despite these limitations, Mark Chamieh at loose head prop was and a converted try after a fine three quarter movement to level the always able to hold his own whilst Frank Howie and Robert Baldwin, scores by half time. In the second half a more resolute defence kept who often had to play out of position, were tireless workers in the out the visitors' talented backs but eventually they scored a try wide loose. out which was converted. Despite a further penalty by Gorman and The biggest problem area was undoubtedly the back row which at a spirited fight back by the School in the closing minutes, Silcoates' times was conspicuous by its lack of presence around the field when line remained uncrossed. it mattered. How tragic it was that the School lost an outstandingly One of the few victories of the season was recorded in the following talented flanker (to another school) who would have made the world week against Barnard Castle. The School started well and when of difference to the side's performance. Gorman linked over after a few minutes, a high scoring game was The backs were rarely a settled unit; various combinations were anticipated. The inexperience of the School however, plus poor tried and discarded. It was not until the introduction of James Burdass weather conditions produced a scrappy first half with numerous at fly half and Gary Connor at outside centre midway through the handling errors by both sides. After the resumption, Barnard Castle season, both of whom had made their way from 3rd XV rugby at the forced the School to defend more frequently and with their own start of term, that a workmanlike unit was formed. Since the backs possession often squandered, the only further addition to the score was were not given much ball going forward and lacked genuine pace in a penalty goal. certain positions, effective penetration against good opposition rarely Against Ashville, the School performed well 'below par'. Although developed. Despite this, Jason Brewster at scrum half clearly only seven points down at half time, the School's defence in the second demonstrated an outstanding talent seemingly overlooked by the half left a lot to be desired despite the outstanding performances of Yorkshire U16 selectors, whilst Robert Gardner at inside centre Wombell and Gardner. Too many backs 'missed their man' and the tackled superbly,ran strongly and always gave of his utmost. It was School's back row failed to nullify the superior attacking ability of the fitting that his endeavour should have been rewarded by scoring the opposition's half backs. final try of the season in Oporto. The final match before half term resulted again in a heavy defeat at In the first match of the season, the Retiring Captain's XV looked Hymers. The vastly superior physical presence of the opposition's on paper to be a good test for the School but a combination of forwards was clearly and at times over eagerly demonstrated, and with disorganisation and a noticeable lack of fitness in certain quarters little possession from the forwards the backs were forced to defend for allowed the School to win with comparative ease by 14 pts to nil. the majority of the game. Since the Headingley Colts game had to be cancelled this The first match after half term against Ampleforth highlighted some unfortunately was the only match experience the majority of players of the season's recurring problems. Although the School lost by 41 pts 49 to nil, for long spells of the game they were able to hold their own but After the resumption, the visitors' forwards came more into the inexperience was often demonstrated by an incorrect decision or a game, which allowed their backs more opportunities to run, resulting poorly executed kick which led to a loss of possession. Two tries were in two further tries. In the last quarter of the game, further pressure scored immediately from poor drop outs, an area which caused by the School produced a try wide out which was unconverted to leave concern throughout the season. On the credit side, there was no lack the School one point adrift. of effort, and despite the score, the team played better than in their During the Easter holidays the School completed a successful rugby previous two games. tour to Portugal winning all their three matches. With Durham having agreed to play another School the following In the first match, the School fielded a predominantly U16/U17 side week, new ground was broken with a visit to Sir William Turner's against almost the full Portuguese National U16 side. The home side Sixth Form College at Redcar. Against moderate opposition the was physically bigger in the forwards with speed in the backs and in School made hard work of winning a game they should have had sewn the first quarter of the game the pace was fast and furious with the up by half time, and although it was encouraging to see the backs score School generally on the defensive. all four tries, the fifteen points conceded showed again deficiences in After conceding an early converted try, the School gradually defence especially by the back row. regained their composure and by harrying their less experienced In the game against Worksop, the introduction of Connor into the opponents were able to free them into making mistakes, which outside centre position allowed Gorman to play full back. With the resulted in a try for Brewster. School's forwards dominating the scrums, the backs ran with greater In the second half, the School went further ahead with a fine purpose and showed more attacking flair but were still unable to gain threequarter movement which put Connor in for a try wide out which extra penetration against a good cover defence. It was left to Connor he converted. The Portuguese replied with a penalty before Brewster with three penalty goals and a converted try to add sufficient points extended the lead with a dropped goal and an individual try to crown to ensure victory. a fine team performance and make victory secure at 17 pts to 9 pts. Against Pocklington, the School's forwards were generally out­ The second match, two days later against Coimbra Under 20s was played both in set pieces and open play. Although Pocklington only expected to be the hardest game. The School fielded a more scored one try in the first half, the result was put beyond doubt with experienced XV and yet despite their superior team play were only three further tries early in the second half. able to take a 6 pts to nil lead by half time due to some over anxious The match at Giggleswick will be remembered for the dubious play by the School and persistent offside play by the home side. distinction of being one of the most unpleasant games witnessed at After the resumption, two tries from 5 metre scrums by scrum half schoolboy level for a long while. The game contained little rugby and Brewster and No.8 Hopton, plus two individual tries by Gorman and it is to be hoped that next season their visit to York will produce a Brewster extended the School's lead to twenty points; however several game worthy of the fine traditions of sportsmanship we have been promising threequarter movements failed to materialise into tries due used to in the past seasons. to poor handling. The following week, the School travelled to Woodhouse Grove and In the last quarter of the game, Coimbra's forwards raised their played an undistinguished game. Although only one try was scored game and deservedly reduced their deficit with two tries after powerful against the School in the first half, the home side was generally on top. running by their forwards, one of which was converted. After a period In the second half, three further tries were conceded, assisted again by of scrappy play Abbey on the wing concluded the scoring with a try poor defence. in the corner to give the School victory by 24 pts to 10 pts. The final match of the term at home to Bradford was probably the For the final match of the tour against Oporto Under 20s, the School best performance of the season. Playing into a strong wind, the made several team changes, to ensure everyone played in two games. School's forwards dominated all aspects of play with Magson, making With some players out of position plus the waterlogged nature of the his debut at flanker, prominent in defence. Although an early try was ground, more reminiscent of the riverside fields in January, continuity conceded, the School were able to take a half time lead by 9 pts - of team play was rarely exhibited. 6 pts when Connor converted three long range penalty goals. 50 Second XV The Second XV scored 34 tries, conceding 24, and built up 172 points for, and 116 against, in 12 school matches, in which they won 6 and lost 6. In the match against Silcoates we struggled through the first half with no score as the opposition seemed to play with more determination. In the second half, as we grew in confidence, the pack kept us going forward and scored two tries for their efforts to ensure victory. In the next match against Barnard Castle the backs - except in one of the six tries - ran with attractive determination to help us to After a scrappy start the School appeared to be gaining control of a convincing win. Against Ashville, Jonathan Pawson, at scrum half, the game and by half time had taken a nine points lead with a ran in a hat-trick of tries helped by the whole team switching play converted try by Frank and a penalty by Gorman, however in the from side to side then committing all the opposition's forwards into second half this early promise was not realised as Oporto's forwards the rucks and mauls. Suprisingly all our 32 points were scored in the started to monopolise the set piece possession and showed greater second half as we were slow to search out a pattern of play to physical presence at the breakdowns. The home side's enterprising compromise the opposition's weaknesses.However in the next match wings were prevented from scoring by sound deffensive play by the against Hymers College we were a few players short due to injuries School in which Reed was prominent, their only score being a and only the place kicking of Gary Connor kept us in contact with the dropped goal. The final score of the tour was deservedly a try by opposition. The forwards led by Andrew Gray produced a determined Gardner after a kick ahead by Gorman to give the School victory by effort in the last quarter of the game but the backs seemed unable to 13 pts to 3 pts. match them and just could not score. Determined tackling by all the Whilst the tour provided useful experience for several promising backs, accurate kicking by Gary Connor and fine play and leadership younger players who are likely to make their mark at 1st XV level next of the forwards by Andrew Gray ensured an excellent performance season and a fitting climax to rugby at St. Peter's for the older players, against Ampleforth although it was our heaviest defeat. Any chance the most lasting memories are likely to be the warm friendship and that the opposition created, having stretched our defence to its limits generous hospitality shown by all our Portuguese hosts. and ran our forwards all over the field, produced a score. As is so often the case, Ampleforth's fine play brings out the best in our own players Colours were awarded to: S. R. Gorman *(Capt.) R. O. B. who continued to press forward throughout, and in so doing spent as Gardner*, C. D. Wombwell*, M. J. Abbey, J. Brewster, F. W. H. much time attacking the opposition's half as they did defending their Howie, M. A. Chamieh, C. E. Gilman, J. A. Frank, N. D. Hopton, own. R. M. Baldwin, G. G. B. Robinson, K. G. T. Rollo, J. E. B. Burdass, C. J. Connor and S. Turl. Against Sir William Turner's, Redcar, exciting running rugby and * awarded cap. unselfish play throughout ensured victory despite a most committed opposition who made us work hard for each piece of possession in the Morris - McGrath Trophy forwards, but whose backs allowed ours to gain in confidence as the game went on through their lack of tackling. This was followed by a This was awarded to Gary Connor who came to St. Peter's in the similar win against Worksop College and again the confident running Sixth Form. With little previous experience of rugby, but undoubted of the backs produced many surging runs and two good tries for the talent at soccer, he never progressed beyond the 3rd XV in his first inside centre and captain, Shaun Turl. However credit must go also year. At the start of last season he made rapid progress from the 3rds to the forwards who provided the backs with ample possession. through the 2nds to secure a well deserved 1st XV place at outside Perhaps the most pleasing win of the season came next against centre by mid term. Pocklington; for, despite being four - nil down at half time, we rallied

51 in the second half with the forwards playing above themselves, driven on by the mature play of Jonathan Pawson at scrum half, who scored our first try. Then the unceasing running of the back row ensured a great territorial advantage giving Ian Magson the winning score from a five metre scrum. Throughout the game the line-out jumping of Barney Hopton and especially of Gregor Grant was quite faultless, with the backs playing their part in not allowing the opposition the room to run back at us. Dixon's If only we could have reproduced this form in the following games against Giggleswick, Woodhouse Grove, and Bradford Grammar, where we seemed to have lost our confident sense of adventure in the for backs who were provided with ample possession - the 'lion's share' in fact, during the Giggleswick game - from our forwards, but were just not able to obtain that winning score, as all the losses were within 'Dresswear' single figure margins. The indifferent first XV ensured much swapping of players and Dinner Suits from £79 positions and, along with the usual crop of injuries to exacerbate the already unsettled position, we could have achieved a very good season. However luck was never on our side, despite valiant and unselfish play by all those who took part. Shirts, Bows, Cummerbunds, Scarves, A. Gray*, S. Bradbury*, P. Chapman*, J. Pawson*, J. Atkinson*, Wing Collars, Studs, etc. J. Oliver*, M. Wise, C. Richards, I. Leedham, D. Pearsall, P. Toes, S. Harrison, S. Kerr, I. Magson, M. Chapman, S. Knocker, J. Langton, G. Taylor, B. Hopton, G. Grant, P. Anderson. *Colours J.A.O.-B. 'The Club9 Personal Service for all enquiries As always the club played for enjoyment and, win or lose, their attitude, although strongly competitive, was always that 'it was the at game that mattered'. The results were mixed, some sound wins and some defeats by sides who had a lot of talent. All matches were however strongly contested in an excellent spirit. 4 Coney Street, York The season finished in similar fashion with a most convivial dinner. My congratulations and thanks go to Christopher Oldfield, who was a most able captain. (22919) J.P. Atkinson, S.I. Chippindale, J.K. Desai, M.G. Wise, G.D. Atkinson, I.P.J. Leedham, S. Forman, J.K. Sim, D.G.M. Gray, P. Shield, A. Santorsola, M.A. Cass, M.A. Bates, C.J.M. Oldfield, F.M. Lawrence, L. Deeley, E.G. Moorey, S. Ryder, M.D.A. Chapman, D.W. Pearsall, P.M. Anderson, G.J. Connor, G.G.B. Robinson, B.J. Say, R. Falkingham, J.M.A. Seaton. R.H.H.

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House Building, Alterations and Repairs Senior Colts The Senior Colts started the season without two members of the previous Under 15 Colts, but their replacements David White and Andrew Bowler proved to be very sound members of the team. There were two early wins against Barnard Castle and Ashville College, but there followed a run of narrow defeats to produce a rather disappointing record. However all members of the team always gave of their best, following the example of Captain Timothy Lakin. There HAWTHORNE GROVE was some good hooking and fine loose play from Timothy Welburn and another strong member of the pack was Robert Falkingham. HEWORTH YORK David White worked bravely at scrum half but yet again the team was never able to find the ideal fly-half. Bradley Reed's tackling at centre was ferocious and a significant factor in the team's defence, and he was Telephone: ably supported by Andrew Sarin. There is certainly talent among many members of the team and this 22372 and 20017 should be developed as they move into the senior teams. Team: L. M. Armitage, A. M. Bowler, P. J. E. Brierley, S. R. M. Cockerill, R. Falkingham, W. G. Farnsworth, R. J. Hampshire, L. Harris, S. M. Illingworth, T. Lakin (Captain), J. W. Metcalfe, B. B. Reed, A. D. Sarin, T. D. Welburn, D. M. D. White, M. W. Winfield. B.A. 53 Under 15 Colts Under 14 Colts Every year there seems to be the same problem in U15 squads, In retrospect, it is difficult to understand why this team was defeated namely a wealth of back row forwards but quite the reverse when it during the season. A solid pack, sound half-backs and some elusive comes to centres. This year was no exception, in fact it was worse than runners always gave us the ability to secure victory. However, there usual. A great deal of time was spent trying to find a set of backs were times when there was a lack of coordination between the capable of competing with oppositions that seemed to be stronger this indvidual units and hence the team was not as effective as it could have year. As usual, it was a case of converting forwards into backs and the been. Certainly they must continue to concentrate on teamwork if they most successful experiment was Gunther Klar. Unfortunately his are to remain such a successful side. Too often individuals became absence from the forwards resulted in them being unable to gain isolated and attacks petered out. However one must not be too critical sufficient quality ball to justify the move. of a side which scored many tries and only lost three matches. Other than this problem, I must start by saying that this was a very The season began successfully with an enthralling encounter against enjoyable group to coach. On the whole they were both keen and Silcoates, the result of which was in doubt until the end. It was in this willing. They were certainly rewarded with some good performances match that Pemberton, Spence and Hill showed that they were a through the season and they showed considerable improvement. At quality combination and were to remain intact throughout the season the start, the tackling was frightful and the forwards had much to learn in the back row. Barnard Castle were defeated comfortably but about 100% commitment. By the end of the season, although not Ampleforth slipped into top gear from the outset and outplayed us in perfect, it was a very different side that won all but one of its matches all departments, demonstrating especially the advantages of quick, in the Easter term. ruck ball. Good handling and support play took us to two resounding As usual, several players stand out in one's memory: William victories over Worksop and Hymers. Poor defensive play gave Kettlewell and Timothy Wharton, outstanding back row forwards. Pocklington the edge but the match of the season was surely the Scott Sim, a reliable full-back who never even played in the A's last narrow victory over Woodhouse Grove. Throughout the term year and John Comley, who could develop into an outstanding Durham, Mellor and Muirhead played with spirit and determination footballer, but must really learn to take charge at the base of the and this was clearly demonstrated in the final match. scrum. Poor weather restricted practice sessions after Christmas and much The highlights of the season were marvellous wins against Ample- of the polish had worn off by the time the rest of the matches were forth and Giggleswick, and fixtures at both A and B team level against played. Silcoates took their revenge, but only just, after having been a Canadian touring team at the end of the season, for which we were given a twenty points lead. joined by a few U16s and U14s and the games were followed by a most There were many notable individual performances but greater enjoyable dinner. teamwork will be required next season. Palmer proved a fine kicker Unfortunately, there were too many injuries to allow 15 players and Donoghue improved both as a player and as a captain throughout really to settle down and get to know each other's game, but certainly the year. My thanks to him for all his efforts but also to all the players this season proved to be reasonably successful and I am sure that this and their parents, who made this a most enjoyable season. squad will develop into an extremely capable group of rugby players. The core players were: P. M. Allan, J. H. Allen, J. N. Collinson, Regular team members included: N. P. Durham, C. J. Hill, W. I. J. F. Comley, W. O. Kettlewell, G. Klar, L. C. Kssis, B. W. Lowes, Robinson, I. J. Burdass, M. R. Grewer, J. H. Mellor, N. D. D. N. E. Pawson, W. J. R. Peacock, K. S. Price, C. S. Scholes, I. S. Muirhead, W. G. N. Pemberton, T. B. White, S. R. Barlow, N. M. Simm, J. R. B. Warren, T. J. R. Wharton, G. D. Winn. Chippindale, M. D. Donoghue, A. S. Palmer, N. J. Patchett, M. D. Also played: R. P. Chamieh, N. A. Hudson, I.M cDonald, P. E. Spence, J. W. Wensley, P. R. Barnes. Maloney. S.A.C. D.J.R.

54 Results

Senior Coits First XV For Ag;ains t Result Wed Sept 21st Retiring Captains XV Home Won 14 0 Barnard Castle Schoo)1l 7 0 Win Wed Sept 28th Dehstone College Away Lost 0 42 Ashville College . . 24 7 Win Sat Oct 1st Silcoates School Home Lost 12 15 Hymers College . . 7 Sat Oct 8th Barnard Castle School Home Won 7 0 Ampleforth College 0 22 Defeat Wed Oct 12th Ashville College Home Lost 3 30 Worksop College . 6 19 Defeat Wed Oct 19th Hymers College Away Lost 3 29 Pocklington School 12 Sat Nov 5th Ampleforth College Home Lost 0 41 Saltscar School . . . 6 16 Defeat Sat Nov 12th Sir William Turner's School. .Away Won 16 15 Sat Nov 19th Worksop College Home Won 15 7 Sat Nov 26th Pocklington School Away Lost 0 22 Sat Dec 3rd Giggleswick School Away Lost 3 16 Under 15XV Sat Dec 10th Woodhouse Grove School.. . .Away Lost 3 28 Sat Oct 1st Silcoates School Away Won 7 6 Wed Dec 14th Bradford Grammar School.. .Home Lost 13 14 Sat Oct 8th Barnard Castle School Away Lost 3 8 Wed Oct 12th Ashville College Away Lost 0 6 Wed Oct 19th Hymers College Away Drew 8 8 Portuguese Tour Sat Nov 5th Ampleforth College Home Won 27 0 Inter-House Rugby Mon Mar 26th Lisbon U16s Won 17 6 Sat Nov 19th Worksop College Away Drew 6 6 Senior Competition Junior Comp Sat Nov 26th Pocklington School Away Lost 4 29 Wed Mar 28th Coimbra U20s Won 24 10 1st Round: 1st Round: Sat Dec 3rd Giggleswick School Home Won 22 0 Fri Mar 30th Oporto U20s Won 13 3 Queen's 14 School House Sat Dec 10th Woodhouse Grove School . . .Home Lost 3 30 School House 0 Temple Sat Feb 4th Nunthorpe School Home Won 34 0 Temple 7 Grove Sat Feb 11th Hymers College Home Lost 0 18 Manor 4 after extra time Dronfield Won 42 4 Sat Mar 3rd Silcoates School Home Rise 16 Rise Wed Mar 7th Ashville College Home Won 11 8 Dronfield 4 Queen's Second XV Tues Mar 20th Brentwood School Home Won 8 4 Nunthorpe Grammar School 0-16 L Semi finals: Semi Finals: Silcoates School 14-0 W Queen's 3 School House Barnard Castle School 26-4 W Temple 12 Grove Ashville College 32-4 W Rise 10 Rise Hymers College 9-14 L Grove 0 Manor Ampleforth College 0-24 L Sir William Turner's School 34-4 W Final: Final: Worksop College 36-12 W Rise 6 Grove Pocklington School 10-4 W Temple 6 Manor Giggleswick School 4-10 L Woodhouse Grove School 4-12 L Replay: Bradford Grammar School 3-11 L Rise Temple

Under 14XV Oct 1st Silcoates School Away Won 32 12 Oct 8th Barnard Castle Away Won 36 0 'The Club' Oct 19th Hymers College Home Won 46 4 Sat Oct 1st Fyling Hall School 1st XV. . .Away Won 9 6 Nov 5th Ampleforth College Away Lost 4 30 Sat Oct 8th Barnard Castle School Home Won 18 0 Nov 19th Worksop College Away Won 58 O Sat Nov 5th Ampleforth College Away Lost 54 3 Nov 26th Pocklington School Home Lost 6 29 Wed Nov 9th Fyling Hall School 1st XV. .Home Won 26 10 Dec 3rd Giggleswick School Home Won 28 10 Sat Nov 19th Worksop College Home Won 15 14 Dec 10th Woodhouse Grove School . . .Home Won 21 14 Sat Nov 26th Pocklington School Away Lost 38 19 Feb 4th Nunthorpe G.S Home Won 34 10 Sat Dec 3rd Giggleswick School Home Won 20 11 Feb 11th Hymers College Away Won 12 8 Sat Dec 10th Woodhouse Grove Away Won 26 0 Mar 3rd Silcoates School Home Lost 22 24 Wed Dec 14th Bradford G.S Home cancelled Mar 7th Ashville College Home Won 36 0 Colts Eleven Hockey Pocklington School Won 4-3 Worksop College Lost 10-1 Northallerton School Drawn 0-0 Bootham School Lost 2-0 A late start to the season, caused by bad weather, left everyone with (Indoor) Won 3-0 Pocklington School Won 3-0 the feeling that we always just failed to catch up. It was early February Scarborough College Lost 2-1 Barnard Castle School Won 5-0 before any matches were played, but having started, all remaining fixtures took place. The First Eleven under the captaincy of Giles The following represented the First Eleven, G. G. Robinson* Robinson always played with energy and enthusiasm but found it (Captain), S. Turl*, R. M. Baldwin*, P. M. Gaunt*, S. P. Knocker*, difficult to link with each other and to play as a team. On the occasions G. J. Connor*, T. J. R. Wharton*, R. O. B. Gardner*, J. P. that they did, they looked very talented and effective. Individuals Atkinson*, J. I. Pawson*, R. W. Hughes*, J. E. B. Burdass, S. F. showed that they have potential and I hope that those returning will Bradbury, N. D. Hopton, G. Y. Taylor, P. N. B. Chapman. have benefited from their experience, and those leaving will continue Caps were awarded to Giles Robinson and Shaun Turl. their hockey with clubs, colleges and universities. Many I am sure will The Burn Trophy was awarded to Shaun Turl. do well when they do. The Stick was awarded to Billy Hughes. The Second Eleven was a combination of youth and experience and The following represented the Second Eleven, P. M. Toes*, G. the blend was most successful, the team scoring thirty-five goals in Grant, C. E. Gilman, G. Y. Taylor*, S. F. Bradbury*, J. E. B. their matches. The standard of the team was very good and it would Burdass*, N. D. Hopton*, P. N. B. Chapman*, I. P. J. Leedham, J. not have disgraced us as a first eleven this season. A. Bowden, C. P. Richards, A. J. McGrath, S. Forman, F. M. The Colts Eleven captained by Jason Brewster had a most enjoyable Lawrence, M. P. Lyon, I. S. Magson. season and as the season progressed, so did they, as their results indicate. Both as individuals and as a team they showed a lot of talent The following represented the Colts Eleven, J. Brewster* (Captain), and I hope that they had the enjoyment from the game which is so S. R. M. Cockerill*, T. D. Welburn, P. J. E. Brierley, J. S. Ironside, important. C. H. Bond, R. M. Pallister*, P. J. Brotherton, R. J. Hampshire, C. The rest of the club had a full season of hockey once the weather R. Bosomworth, W. G. S. Black*, R. A. Bramley, C. A. Harkus, M. improved and the term culminated in an internal competition A. Coughlin, P. D. Thorpe, A. U. Mclnnes, involving everyone in the club. *Colours R.H.H. My thanks go to all my colleagues for their help and support during the season, and to Giles Robinson and the other captains for all their efforts. Girls9 Hockey 1983-84 Results This season has been one of mixed fortunes. The team, captained by Sarah Bosomworth was well balanced with three of the new Lower Sixth girls fitting in well. Matches were keenly contested and a high First Eleven Second Eleven level of skill and determination was shown especially against the Ashville College Won 4-0 Bootham School Won 11-0 College of Ripon and York St. John. York University Lost 4-0 Scarborough College Drawn 4-4 Scarborough College Drawn 2-2 Pandas H C Lost 5-2 The team managed to reach the third round of the Under 18 Pandas H C Drawn 1-1 Scarborough VI College Lost 3-1 National Championships and only lost to Sherburn High School after Worksop College Lost 2-0 Worksop College Lost 3-2 Leeds G S Won 4-1 Leeds G S Won 11-0 extra time and penalty flicks! Nunthorpe School Won 4-0 Barnard Castle School Won 2-0 There were also a few indoor matches and in the Mercian Styx H C Lost 5-0 Easinwold School Won 3-1 Wellensyans H C Lost 2-0 Tournament the team beat Joseph Rowntree only to meet up with Retiring Captains XI Lost 3-2 Sherburn High again who beat us by their higher level of skill and Presidents XI Lost 6-1 accuracy.

56 The season ended with a very enjoyable match against the Colts XI. James White improved greatly during the season and put up Congratulations should be given to Sarah Clayton and Jane creditable performances against a variety of very good opponents. He Smirthwaite who represented York and District Under 18 Team on always lacked a little in agility, but improved his speed and strength several occasions. I would also like to thank Mr. Paterson and Mrs. and allied these to his long reach and touch to become a difficult Shepherd for their help and encouragement throughout the season. player to beat. He deservedly won the individual championship. James Colours were awarded to: Sarah Bosomworth, Sarah Clayton, Bowden had a mixed season at No.2, often playing many good rallies Elizabeth Cockburn, Catherine Nicholson and Jane Smirthwaite. without winning many points, but always able to contest matches even The following represented the 1st XI: S. A. Bosomworth (Captain), against the best of his opponents. After Christmas Gregory Taylor K. D. Clarkson, S. E. Clayton, E. J. Cockburn, K. M. France, P. N. took over the No.3 position, and although he lost some matches Gordon, C. A. Hamilton, C. J. J. Lamb, C. F. Nicholson, C. L. disappointingly he showed tremendous determination when winning Potter, S. R. Skellern, J. C. Smirthwaite, H. L. W. Weaver. vital ties in our matches against Durham School (when he was one game down) and Pocklington School (when he was behind 2-0) Results enabling the team to win both matches 3-2. More practice and freedom from injury would improve his consistency and confidence. 1st XI Indoor Hockey The team was completed by Leman Harris and Peter Allan. In their Vork College Lost 0 1 Queen Anne Grammar School Won 3 contrasting styles they both improved vastly over the season, Peter Queen Anne Grammar School Lost 0 3 Fulford School Won 8 showing more delicacy of touch, and Leman displaying excellent Retiring Captain's XI Draw 1 1 Bar Convent Won 1 Lady Lumley's School Won 1 0 The Mount School Draw 1 retrieving and very powerful hitting. After Christmas they both won Queen Anne Grammar School Lost 0 2 Queen Anne Grammar School Draw 4 all seven of their School matches. Gary Connor (twice), James York College Played 5 Won 3 Drawn 2 Lost 0 For 17 Against 8 Burdass, Brian Steel and Stephen Ryder (one match each) were (Ul8 Championship 2nd Round) Won 2 1 Huntington School Won 2 0 2nd XI Hockey competent reserves when called upon. The Mount School Won 2 1 Huntington School Won 2 0 York Women's Junior XI Lost 0 1 Three Junior Middles - David Simpson, Kevin Price and Clive Bar Convent Draw 1 1 Fyling Hall Won 5 0 The Friends School Won 5 1 Walton - all showed that with dedication and practice next year they College of Ripon and St. John 2nd XI Lost 0 1 Scarborough College Lost 0 1 Games were cancelled against Pocklington School could be competing for places on the First Team. The U.14 Squad Fulford School Lost 0 1 and The Mount School. contained an even greater number of promising players, and they Sherburn School (U18 Championship 3rd Round) Lost 0 0* should all be aiming for the Senior Team in a year or two, playing as (*The match was decided on penalty flicks: 3-1) much as possible against players better than themselves. Games were cancelled against: Mount School, Pocklington School and Joseph Rowntree School. One disappointment was the lack of challenge and movement on the Played 14 Won 5 Drawn 1 Lost 8 For 13 Against 11 S A R Squash Ladders. Teams are selected from the ladders. They are, literally, the way to the top, and should be used as such by aspiring Squash Players. U.15 Team: P. M. Allan, D. Q. Simpson, K. S. Price, C. J. Walton, J. D. Stubbs, N. J. Muirhead (Also played: P. Dako, M. R. Grewer) Squash U.14 Team: N. J. Muirhead, J. D. Stubbs, M. R. Grewer, T. B. Captain: J. G. White White, M. D. Spence (Also played: W. J. Robinson, N. G. Wilkinson) Colours: J. G. White, S. R. Gorman, J. A. Bowden, G. Y. Taylor, P. M. Allan, Leman Harris. House Matches The season began with almost all the places on the First Team to The Senior Competition was won by the Rise, who beat the Grove be filled. Only Shaun Gorman of the previous year's successful team 4-1 in the Final. remained, and only for the Christmas Term. He performed very In the Junior Competition School House beat the Manor 3-2. competitively at number 3, and won six of his seven matches. J.R.L.

57 are crossed in the hope that we will have our chance to compete Swimming confirmed. The Easter Term saw fine individual performances by K. Rollo, I. Just after half term we took on Worksop at home. The senior team Magson, S. Skellern, and K. Clarkson who along with P. Tindall, J. scored maximum points. The afore mentioned squad plus K. Hall, M. Hilton, B. Reed, H. Charier and J. Chairman produced Clarkson, M. Hilton and S. Skellern produced faultless performances. splendid team performances to win both the boys and girls senior age However the juniors, J. Cooke, A. Comley, G. Klar, J. Mellor, J. group awards at the local Secondary Schools Gala. The under fifteen Grainger and J. Turnbull almost managed to copy their elders by team also contributed well to ensure the boys relay trophy found its falling only lVipts. short of maximum and the under sixteen team of way back into our display cabinet. The initial quartet having won their B. Reed, J. Fricker, N. Pawson, J. Coatsworth and A. Brown only individual races went on to represent York in the District Gala and all, dropped five points themselves. A nailbiting finish to the next match less an injured Magson, won there and so went on to the Regional involved all of the above team members plus L. Harris and N. Ashton Gala. saw the under fourteen and senior groups win again but we lost the The Summer Term started off with an exciting match against match by only three points. In our last match at home against Durham Bootham, Bolton and Barnard Castle when despite trailing badly after a depleted team trailed by some six points after the individual races the individual races, the relay squads pulled us back to second place but were unable to win enough relays to carry us through. overall - a fine performance. In the John Parry Relays at Leeds, the My thanks to all who officiated at home galas. A season of mixed Colts squad of J. Fricker, B. Lowes, A. Brown and J. Cooke missed results does hardly enough justice to portray all the very hard efforts both finals by only a second, winning one of their heats easily so that put in by all the swimmers and the excellent spirit shown by all. they were unable to be pushed into a better time and in the other heat It would be quite remiss of me if I did not extend my heart-felt lost out by a distance to the competition winners. However, in the thanks on behalf of the Club and the School to Kevin Rollo. His senior age group races a similar fate befell the medley team, missing contribution has been immeasurable - suffice to say that he has at some the final by 6/100s of a second but the freestyle team of J. Hall, P. stage held every record from U.13 through 14, 15 and 16 - all the Tindall, I. Magson, and the captain K. Rollo won the 'blue ribbon' strokes - and the only senior records he has not been able to call his event overall. own are those performances that were created by past internationals In the next match against Pocklington, despite great efforts by the of some kind or another. His exploits will be remembered for many juniors and the usual fine swimming of the seniors in winning their years to come and some of his records will last for a very long time; groups, we lost the match as we did not seem to have energy left to it will take someone of similar exceptional ability to replace his name win the lion's share of the relays. The following week we encounted in the records book. something of a dilemma in that a very late change in the date of our School colours were awarded to James Hall (Queen's),Philip Tindall County Teams Championships presented a clash with the Public (Queen's), Ian Magson (Grove) and Kevin Rollo (Manor). Schools Relays in London. Our winning time at the J.P. Relays pointed towards us having the chance of doing well at the County Gala and, as two years ago, possibly go forward to the National Teams Results Championships. It was a gamble; our performances would probably J I s Total Bootham School 70-61W 59-72L 79-53W 208-186W have carried us into the finals of the Public Schools but the possibility Bolton School 70-67W 59-63L 79-75W 208-205W of the National Schools Finals was too good a chance to miss. The Barnard Castle School 70-95L 59-83L 79-85L 208-263L gamble paid off. The senior squad of J. Waite, J. Hall, P. Tindall, I. Pocklington School 39-37W 27-49L 42-34W 108-120L Worksop College 50'/2-25'/2W 47-29W 52-24W 149'/2-79'/zW Magson, K. Rollo came second in the medley and were winners of the Leeds G. S. 45-42W 27-60L 57-30W 129-132L freestyle in times that were inside initial qualifying times for the Durham School 42-34W 28-48L 37-39L 107-121L National Finals so that while this report is being published our fingers J.A.O-B.

58 INTER-HOUSE SWIMMING GALA Shooting

Under Fourteen Age Group At the end of 1983 Summer Term the Inter House Shooting Cup was won by the Rise. Individual Medley J Cooke (Temple) 76.9 sees. 50yds Back Stroke J Cooke (Temple) 35.6 sees. M. A. Cass was reappointed Captain of Shooting for the season 50yds Breast Stroke J Mellor (Temple) 37.8 sees. 1983-84. 50yds Butterfly A Comley (Manor) 34.1 sees, 50yds Freestyle J Cooke (Temple) 29.4 sees. Throughout the Christmas and Easter Terms full use was made, as Medley Relay Temple 65.0 sees. usual, of the • 22 range to introduce younger members of the CCF to Freestyle Relay Grove 56.9 sees. shooting and ensure weapon handling and safety were properly Under Fifteen Age Group learned by all the shooters, Captain Tooms encouraging enthusiasm and confidence in his usual vociferous way. Individual Medley A Brown (Queen's) 80.3 sees. 50yds Back Stroke B Lowes (Grove) 33.1 sees. The beginning of the Summer Term was taken up with preparation 50yds Breast Stroke L Harris (Dronfield) 35.7 sees. for the newly instituted 7 • 62mm target rifle competition, for which 50yds Butterfly J Comley (Manor) 34.9 sees. teams from all over N.E. England were invited to enter. Two 30m 50yds Freestyle A Brown (Queen's) 28.4 sees. Medley Relay Manor 62.4 sees: ranges were used for practice and sighting the weapons and though a Freestyle Relay Manor 53.2 sees: bit more practice would have been useful, we entered two teams with

Under Sixteen Age Group reasonable confidence. On the day the pool bull proved promising, with a handful of boys Individual Medley J Coatsworth (Temple) 75.3 sees. 50yds Back Stroke J Brewster (Rise) 32.2 sees. gaining a small share in the prize monies. 50yds Breast Stroke L Harris (Dronfield) 35.1 sees. The following three practices went well after a shaky start, mainly 50yds Butterlfy J Coatsworth (Temple) 32.7 sees. due to the very gusty conditions, and hopes of prizes increased when 50yds Freestyle B Reed (Grove) 26.9 sees. Medley Relay Rise 60.2 sees. we discovered the 'A' team was second behind Ampleforth after the Freestyle Relay Rise 51.8 sees. 200m and 300m shoots. However Welbeck 'A' shot very well on the 500m discipline and we were pushed into third place. But we were far Senior Age Group from disgraced and indeed proved even more conclusively that St. Individual Medley K Rollo (Manor) 60.4 sees. Peter's was again a shooting team to be reckoned with. 50yds Back Stroke I Magson (Grove) 31.3 sees. 100yds Back Stroke K Rollo (Manor) 66.6 sees. Notably high scores were achieved by M. A. Cass and C. D. 50yds Breast Stroke J Waite (Queen's) 35.3 sees. Wombell, both getting over 80. 100yds Breast Stroke I Magson (Grove) 72.7 sees. 50yds Butterfly P Tindall (Queen';0 28.0 sees. The 'B' team also finished far from bottom and showed some very 50yds Freestyle ] Hall (Queen's) 26.7 sees. good potential shots for the future. 100yds Freestyle I Magson (Grove) 53.1 sees. Medley Relay Queens 54.5 sees. Full colours were awarded to D. J. Copley, D. H. Carr and C. D. Freestyle Relay Manor 47.8 sees. Wombell and reawarded to M. A. Cass, and Half Colours were awarded to R. J. Carr, S. G. Carr, M. B. Cowling and P. L. Grewer. House Team Places Once again, I must thank Capt. Tooms for his help and work 1. Manor 93 pts. 5. Rise 50 pts. throughout the year and I wish him success with the C.C.F and 2. Grove 86 pts. 6. Temple 43 pts. 3. Queen's 76 pts. 7. School 27 pts. especially shooting in the future. 4. Dronfield 53 pts. M.A.C

Inter-House Swimming Standards

1. Manor 7.764 pts. (average per boy 5. Dronfield6.496 pts. 2. Grove 7.252 pts. out of 12 pis.) 6. Temple 6.408 pts. 3. School 7.166 pts. 7. Queen's 5.619 pts. 4. Rise 7.128 pts.

59 Results

16th November v Silcoates School at home 3rd March v. Barnard Castle School at home Senior: St. Peter's 31 pts. Senior: Barnard Castle 39 pts. Silcoates 47 pts. St. Peter's 40 pts. U15: Silcoates 25 pts. U15: Barnard Castle 22 pts. St. Peter's 57 pts. St. Peter's 63 pts. U14: Barnard Castle 26 pts. 31st January - York and District Schools' St. Peter's 52 pts. Championships at Sherburn Senior girls - first 25 pts. 7th March - North East Schools' Cross-Country Championships at Tynemouth 31st January - York and District Schools' R.G.S. Newcastle 55 pts. Cross Country Championships at Tadcaster Burnside H.S. 102 pts. Senior: First 3 teams Durham School 166 pts. The School First Eight had a good season with Michael Bates, Paul U17: Fifth 13 teams Barnard Castle School 203 pts. Cockerill, Simon Harrison, Ian Magson and James Seaton each U15: Third 19 teams St. Joseph's School 210 pts. Dame Allan's School 222 pts. recording individual wins, and running in the North Yorkshire 8th February v. Silcoates School at Silcoates St Peter's School 233 pts. Championships. These five were well supported in the team by Steven Senior: St. Peter's 25 pts. Duchess School, Alnwick 247 pts. Silcoates 53 pts. Bedlington H.S. 265 pts. Carr, Matthew Hopcraft and James Semlyen. The Junior Team fared U15: St. Peter's 38 pts. St. Cuthbert's School 342 pts. less well but Michael Blissett, Mark Davies and Mark Plummer in the Silcoates 45 pts. Ponteland School 365 pts. King's School Tynemouth 426 pts. Under Fifteens and Anthony Burcham, James Garton, Philip Holt, 18th February v. Ampleforth College at home Christopher Midgley and Simon Winfield in the Under Fourteens Senior: St. Peter's 35V2 pts. 10th March - Ampleforth College Invitation showed themselves to be potentially better runners. The Girls' Team Ampleforth 2nd VIII 42 pts. Ampleforth College 57 pts. Welbeck College 68 pts. won the York and District Trials with Anne Hudson first and Sandra 22nd February - School • Staff race Worksop College 95 pts. Skellern second; most of the team were invited to run in the Yorkshire School 65'A pts. St. Peter's School 146 pts. Staff IO6V2 pts. Ampleforth College 2nd VIII162 pts. Championships, after which Sandra and Anne were selected for the Welbeck College 2nd VIII 216 pts. National Championships, where Anne finished 167th. In the Boys' Barnard Castle School 254 pts. National Championships Machael Bates was 315th and Paul Cockerill 276th. The standard of running in the School has now reached quite a high level, with several boys running half marathons and entering races individually as well as running for the School. For the girls the major problem remains the difficulty of finding suitable competition. Michael Bates has been re-appointed Boys' Captain for 1984/5 and Anne Hudson will take over from Charlotte Hamilton as Girls' Captain. 1st VIII: J. Abbey, C. Bond, P. Briggs, D. Calderhead, G. INTER-HOUSE CROSS COUNTRY Mackinlay, J. Procter, J. Street, D. Wombell. Seniors House Team Results Juniors House Team Results U16: A. Mclnnes, P. Thorpe, A. Tweedy, R. Young. 1. J Seaton (Temple) 1 Rise 54 pts 1. M Blissett (Grove) 1. Grove 281 pts 2. M Bates (Rise) 2 Grove 83 pts 2. K Price (Manor) 2. School 433 pts U15: D. Austin, P. Dako, G. Dixon, L. Kssis, J. Lee, S. Smith, W. 3. S Harrison (Grove) 3 Manor 118 pts 3. M Davies (Grove) 3. Dronfield 487 pts Terry, C. Walton. 4. J Burdass (Rise) 4 Temple 128 pts 4. C Midgley (School) 4. Rise 622 pts U14: C. Adcock, M. Bagley, R. Hutchinson, S. Proudley. 5. P Cockerill (Rise) 5 Queen's 134 pts 5. B Lowes (Grove) 5. Queen's 626 pts 6. D Wombell (Temple) 6 School 148 pts 6. W Terry (School) 6. Manor 676 pts Girls VIII: S. Bosomworth, P. Barlow, K. Clarkson, P. Gordon, C. 7. J Abbey (Temple) 7 Dronfield 243 pts 7. J Garton (Queen's) 7. Temple 711 pts Nicholson. 8. G Conner (Rise) 8. T Wharton (Rise) 9. D Calderhead (Grove) 9. M Plummer (Temple) J.K.R. 10. P Briggs (School) 10. J Collinson (School)

60 The 1984 season will be remembered for a number of outstanding The team's bowling was less successful. The main problem was the individual performances, but too many draws prevented it from being uncertainty of Taylor. When he was fully fit and the rhythm was a really good team year. Nevertheless the 1st XI did well and, with right, he bowled with pace and penetration, but he suffered from a no- luck, could have done even better. In every home school match, the ball disease, and in the second half of the season, a foot injury. This opposition won the toss and put St. Peter's in to bat on excellent weakened the attack considerably. Atkinson bowled quickly and often batting pitches. On every occasion the School scored over 200 and without luck, but he did bowl too many loose deliveries. Forman declared and the outcome was four draws and one defeat. In the three improved a lot and bowled consistently well. Unfortunately he had away matches we won the toss, bowled the opposition out, won two relatively little reward for his hard work. Barker deservedly took most of the matches and but for rain a close finish was likely in the third. wickets and made very pleasing progress. As he gained confidence, he The team had limited experience, but was well led by Gregory Taylor flighted the ball well and caused problems for most batsmen. Brewster and a number of players made encouraging progress. In all, twenty did not bowl many overs, but he is a big spinner of the ball and if he players represented the 1st XI and sixteen of them have at least one practises hard to gain a steady line and length, he could be extremely more season at school, which augurs well for the future. Towards the effective. end of the season three U14 Colts played in the team and all showed The fielding was inconsistent, but at its best it was very good, with considerable ability. Robinson and Brewster impressing in the cover area. Pawson kept The batting was strong and had depth and the team was only bowled well in most matches, but like most of the team he had his off-days. out once - in the O.P. match. The two openers, James Burdass and In general, the team did an adequate job stopping and catching the Patrick Toes did a good job and both played some impressive innings. ball, but there was rarely a feeling that the batsmen were being put After a hesitant start James Burdass improved enormously and had a under pressure. The Fielding Cup was awarded to Robinson, who was memorable day against Durham, when his score of 167 not out was always conspicuous because of his enthusiasm and speed. the highest by a Peterite against another school. Patrick Toes The Senior House Cup was again won by the Rise, who defeated displayed a sound temperament and plenty of courage, and although School House in the Final. A mature 74 not out by James Burdass held he had a disappointing patch mid-season his overall contribution was the Rise innings together and steady bowling made run scoring very useful. Jeremy Atkinson played a number of fine innings showing difficult, although Nigel Muirhead played very well for School House, application as well as ability. His century against the M.C.C. was a who gained just reward in the Junior Competition, when, in the Final, tremendous attacking innings, his 130 not out against Pocklington was they defeated the favourites, the Manor, by 9 wickets. controlled and mature. Gregory Taylor regularly showed what a good Finally, congratulations to Gregory Taylor, who was selected to play player he can be, but all too often he got out to an undisciplined shot for the Surrey under 19 XI and to Jeremy Atkinson who again played when a big score seemed certain. Certainly his 88 against M.C.C. in for the Yorkshire Senior Schools XI. D K a partnership with Jeremy Atkinson which produced 180 runs in only 1st XI 2nd XI 86 minutes was an outstanding achievement. At No.5 Giles Robinson §*G. Y. Taylor (Capt.) 1982-83-84 *G. J. Connor (Capt had a rather disappointing season. He practised hard and was rarely §*J. P. Atkinson, 1983-4 *W. G. S. Black dismissed early, but he was unable to build a big innings. Christopher *I. J. Barker 1984 *P. J. E. Brierley *J. Brewster 1984 *R. W. Hughes Gilman had a promising season, making a number of useful scores. He *J. E. B. Burdass 1984 *P. J. D. Jacques hits the ball very hard and is beginning to appreciate the need for *S. Forman 1983-4 *J. R. B. Langton patience. Jason Brewster and Simon Forman also have considerable *C. E. Gilman 1984 *F. M. Lawrence *S. P. Knocker 1984 *C. P. Richards ability, but at present lack the concentration to play long innings. *J. I. Pawson 1984 *D. M. D. White Simon Knocker came into the team mid-season and applied himself *G. G. B. Robinson 1983-4 C. R. Bosomworth admirably. Jonathan Pawson and Ian Barker had few opportunities, *P. M. Toes 1984 R. M. Pallister but both showed themselves to be capable players. § - Cap * - Colours

61 ST. PETER'S v M.C.C. 1st XI Averages Played at home on Wednesday 9th May Result: Won by 7 wickets M.C.C. 209 -2 dec. (J. B. Bolus 60, P. Baines 52) Batting Bowling St. Peter's 214 - 3 (J. P. Atkinson 103 not out, G. Y. Taylor 88) No. of Not Highest Aver- Aver- Innings Out Runs Score age Overs Maidens Runs Wickets ST. PETER'S v SEDBERGH SCHOOL J. P. Atkinson 16 565 130* 40.36 J. Brewster 55.2 6 235 10 23.50 Played away on Saturday 12th May G. Y. Taylor 15 510 88 39.23 I. J. Barker 169 33 635 27 23.52 Result: Won by 5 wickets C. E. Gilman 11 232 57 29.00 G. Y. Taylor 108.2 23 315 13 24.23 Sedbergh 158 (R. Coulthard 50, I. J. Barker 7 - 43) J. E. B. Burdass 16 430 167* 28.66 S. Forman 161.1 41 675 20 33.75 St. Peter's 159-5 (J. P. Atkinson 47, G.Y. Taylor 31) J. Brewster 9 100 36* 20.00 G. G. B. Robinson 40 6 147 4 36.75 P. M. Toes 16 291 75 18.19 J. P. Atkinson 18 380 6 63.33 ST. PETER'S v WORKSOP COLLEGE G. G. B. Robinson 10 153 26* 17.00 Played away on Saturday 19th May Also bowled: M. D. Donaghue 20-2-111-2; C. E. Gilman S. Forman 11 99 24* 16.50 Result: Won by 3 wickets 4-0-37-2; R. W. Hughes 2-0-27-0, J. R. B. Langton 8-1-47-2; S. P. Knocker 7 45 13 15.00 Worksop 157 (M. Wilson 40 not out, G. Y. Taylor 5 - 26, S. Forman 3 - 37) F. M. Lawrence 13-2-39-1; N. D. Muirhead 27-2-139-0; R. St. Peter's 159-7 (J. E. B. Burdass 38, R. Hughes 3 - 28) Also batted: I. J. Barker,0*,l*,4*; P. J. E. Brierley M. Pallister 1-0-6-0; P. M. Toes 6-1-29-3 22,0,5,33; J. R. B. Langton 7,0; N. D. Muirhead 14, 32, 9; J. I. Pawson 2*,3*,0*,0; D. M. D. White 0; N. G. Wilkinson ST. PETER'S v THE FORTY CLUB 9*,0,3«. Played at home on Wednesday 30th May Result: Drawn * - Denotes 'not out' Forty Club 176-6 dec. (W. Oates 39, G. G. B. Robinson 3 - 34) St. Peter's 121 - 6 (J. Brewster 36 not out)

ST PETER'S v GIGGLESWICK SCHOOL Summary of Results Played at home on Saturday 2nd June Date Opponents Ground Result School Opponents Result: Drawn April 28th Yorkshire Gentlemen C.C Home Drawn 118-7 181-8dec St. Peter's 218 - 8 dec. (J. E. B. Burdass 46, J. P. Atkinson 45, G. Y. Taylor 32, A. J. Fowler 3 - 42) May 5th Bradford G.S Home Drawn 237-6dec 210-6 Giggleswick 132 - 7 (J. Hopkinson 39) May 9th M.C.C Home Won 214-3 209-2dec May 12th Sedbergh School Away Won 159-5 158 ST. PETER'S v YORK C.C. May 16th Craven Gentlemen C.C Home Drawn 173-5 251-4dec Played at home on Wednesday 6th June May 19th Worksop College Away Won 159-7 157 Result: Drawn May 30th The Forty Club Home Drawn 121-6 176-6dec York C.C. 203 - 2 dec. (K. Hollindrake 122, S. P. Burdass 58 not out) June 2nd Giggleswick School Home Drawn 218-8dec 132-7 St. Peter's 63 - 8 (I. Jerrum 3 - 13, A. Backhouse 3 - 14) June 6th York C.C Home Drawn 63-8 203-2dec June 16th Ampleforth College Away Drawn 107-6 170 ST. PETER'S v AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE J^une 23rd Durham School Home Drawn 259-2dec 176-3 Played away on Saturday 16th June June 30th Pocklington School Home Lost 225-9dec 229-4 Result: Drawn July 7th Barnard Castle School Home Drawn 232-7dec 222-7 Ampleforth College 170 (J. Perry 58, J. Brewster 6 - 57, S. Forman 3 - 33) July 11th Saints C.C Home Drawn 140-4 235-3dec St. Peter's 107 - 6 (G. Y. Taylor 33) 158 153-5dec J U y Lost r ! 11^ Old Peterites Home 184-8dec 190-6 ST. PETER'S v DURHAM SCHOOL July 14th Played at home on Saturday 23rd June Result: Drawn St. Peter's 259 - 2 dec. (J. E. B. Burdass 167 not out, G. Y. Taylor 41 not out, J. P. Atkinson 39) Durham School 176 - 3 (J. N. Whitfield 98 not out)

ST. PETER'S v YORKSHIRE GENTLEMEN C.C. ST. PETER'S v POCKLINGTON SCHOOL Played at home on Saturday 28th April Played at home on Saturday 30th June Result: Drawn Result: Lost by 6 wickets Yorkshire Gentlemen C.C. 181 - 8 dec. (M. Aris 75 not out, G. Y. Taylor 3 - 36). St. Peter's 225 - 9 dec. (J. P. Atkinson 130 not out, A. Pettinger 6- 83) St. Peter's 118-7 (C. E. Gilman 57, H. C. Wrigley 3 - 45) Pocklington School 229 - 4 (R. M. Picknett 91 not out, R. T. Nuttall 67)

ST. PETER'S v BRADFORD G. S ST. PETER'S v BARNARD CASTLE SCHOOL Played at home on Saturday 5th May Played at home on Saturday 7th July Result: Drawn Result: Drawn St. Peter's 237 - 6 dec. (P. M. Toes 75, G. Y. Taylor 75) St. Peter's 232 - 7 dec. (J. P. Atkinson 74, C. E. Gilman 34) Bradford G.S. 210 - 6 (R. N. Nichols 51 not out, A. M. Broadbent 49, I. J. Barker 3 - 33) Barnard Castle School 222 - 7 (J. Ashman 58, A. Wilkie 45, S. Forman 3 - 89)

62 ST. PETER'S v SAINTS C.C Played at home on Wednesday 11th July Senior Colts Result: Drawn Saints C.C. 235 - 3 dec. (T. Copley 70, P. Fordham 65, G. Weir 52, I. J. Barker 3 - 63) The Senior Colts can be reasonably proud of their record this St. Peter's 140 - 4 (P. M. Toes 43, G. Y. Taylor 42 not out). season, with several good victories to their credit and only two defeats

ST. PETERS v OLD PETERITES recorded. After an uncertain start, batsmen generally revelled on good Played at home on Friday and Saturday 13th and 14th July batting wickets on the Wightman Field with the captain William Result: Lost by 4 wickets Kettlewell, Jonathan Comley, Kevin Price and Mark Reid being St Peter's 158 (G. Y. Taylor 50, N. D. Muirhead 32, E. M. H. Ranson 3 • 23) and 184 • 8 dec. (J. E. B. Burdass 44, G. Y. Taylor 34, P. J. E. Brierley 33, E. M. H. Ranson 3 • 27, M. W. Johnston 3 - 50) regular run makers. Old Peterites 153-5 dec. (S. P. Burdass 55, J. J. Clark 46) and 190 - 6 (J. J. Clark 56, E. M. H. Ranson When the early batsmen did fail, there was usually a swash buckling 40 not out, A. M. Precious 36, P. M. Toes 3 - 29). performance from one of the middle order, which, apart from the Ampleforth match, produced a respectable total. Second XI With sound fielding and good wicket keeping from Graham Winn This was one of the best seasons in seventeen years - not in results the side looked more than competent. The main limiting factor but in weather. The opening game against Bradford was usually however was the lack of pace by the opening bowlers which was partly umpired away in gum boots and overcoat, this year in shirt sleeves, rectified by the promotion of Michael Donoghue and Nigel Muirhead and played on a moist wicket with a slow outfield, while this year 338 from the U.14 Colts. runs were scored in just over four hours play and 76 overs were The most pleasing feature of the season from my viewpoint was the bowled on a firm wicket which played evenly all the match, cricket at continued enthusiasm of those who were not able to obtain places in its English best. The team was rather too happy-go-lucky until two the 'A' side. Their endeavours were rewarded with two very losses in a row showed the need for concentration and determination, workmanlike performances against Pocklington at 'B' team level and without any loss of enjoyment but, on the contrary, with greater I have no doubt that several of these players will continue to enjoy pleasure in better personal performances and in the cohesion which their cricket long after some of their more gifted peers have opted out this gives to a team. Several players had disappointing seasons but of the game. never lost their enthusiasm for the game. There were however two J.W.R.H. memorable performances, F. M. Lawrence's 10 for 21 against The team was selected from:- W. O. Kettlewell*(Capt), J. F. Worksop, and R. W. Hughes' 106 not out against Durham, both Comley*, K. S. Price*, G. D. Winn, R. P. Chamieh, M. J. Blissett, records in the Second XI. G. J. Connor captained the team with a C. J. Walton, M. R. O'Sullivan, I. S. Sim, P. F. Wareham, M. Reid, good grace. D. Shannon, T. J. R. Wharton, J. N. Collinson, P. E. B. Leonard, C. P.G.C. S. Scholes, P. E. Maloney, R. Healey, M. D. Donoghue, N. J. Muirhead. * awarded colours. Summary of Results Results Date Opponents Ground Result School Opponents May 5th Bradford G.S Away Drawn 153 for 6 185 for 5 dec. St. Peter's 141 - Bradford G.S. 142 for 3 ' 'B' XI May 9th An XI v Army Apprentice College . . .Away Drawn 84 for 9 137 for 5 dec. St. Peter's 120 for 9 dec. - Sedbergh School 117 for 4 St. Peter's 187 for 5 - Silcoates School 'A' 131 for 6 May 12th Selby H.S. 1st XI Home Won 145 84 St. Peter's 211 for 3 dec. - Worksop College 105 for 8 Pocklington School 'B' 41 - St. Peter's 'B' 44 for 3 May 16th An XI v Bishop Burton College Away Drawn 143 55 for 8 Manchester Schools' C.A. Ill - St. Peter's 116 for 3 Pocklington School 'B' 72 - St. Peter's 'B' 74 for 1 May 19th Worksop College Away Lost 43 70 St. Peter's 194 for 6 dec. - Giggleswick School 106 for 7 June 2nd Giggleswick School Away Lost 104 122 for 9 dec. St. Peter's 140 - Bootham School 48 June 9th Bootham School 1st XI Home Drawn 163 for 8 dec. 97 for 3 St. Peter's 88 - Ampleforth College 89 for 7 June 16th Ampleforth College Home Drawn 166 119 for 6 St. Peter's 149 for 8 dec. - Durham School 130 for 4 June 23rd Durham School Away Won 201 for 8 dec. 66 Pocklington School 94 - St. Peter's 95 for 7 June 30th Pocklington School Away Drawn 81 for 5 141 for 7 dec. Hymers College 111 - St. Peter's 113 for 5 July 4th An XI v Yarm School Home Drawn 131 119 for 5 July 7th Barnard Castle School Away Drawn 170 for 3 dec. 109 for 8

63 Junior Colts XI 'B'XI Although lacking in some of the more technical aspects of the game, In all 17 players represented the U14 Colts this year. Three of these, every member of the team was always prepared to give one hundred Muirhead, Donoghue and Wilkinson also played for the 1st XI, and per cent effort in order to make the most of his ability, but never forgot with Robinson were picked for the U15 Colts. that cricket, like all other sports, is a game to be enjoyed. As a result, During the season, in all but the Pocklington game, high standards the team won every match and, at the same time, every effort was of fielding, bowling and batting were maintained. Highlights included made to ensure that each team member participated positively with Guy Wilkinson's 101 n.o. v Giggleswick, William Robinson's and either bat or ball. Guy Wilkinson's 172 for the first wicket against Barnard Castle, Nicholas Hobson and Nicholas Patchett made major contributions Matthew Spence's 7 for 13 in the same game, and finally Jonathan in the match against Silcoates, whilst a good all round fielding display Renshaw's 77 v Hymers College which set up a thrilling victory on secured the Worksop game. Pocklington struggled against the fine the last ball of the match. bowling of Alistair Palmer and Timothy Moodycliffe, but it was not I was pleased with the way all the boys responded to coaching and before an excellent batting display by Mark Butler and Jonathan net practice, and with the way they learnt by their mistakes on the Stubbs that victory was sealed. Hymers College provided token field. All those who played during the season contributed fully to the resistance enabling the side to win comfortably. side and the squad were a pleasure to coach. I would like to thank the Most important though was the steady improvement made by all three Captains, Muirhead, Durham and Normington, for the way they members of the squad, especially Nicholas Patchett, Christopher Hill, handled their sides this season, and the many parents who came to Thomas White, all of whom became 'A' team regulars during the offer their support. Both Mr. Cranville and I wish them all success season, and Timothy Moodycliffe and Jonathan Stubbs. I hope they next year. PJ.S. all continue to improve their personal performances and enjoy their The following represented the U14 'A' XI cricket. I thank them all for their efforts this term and an enjoyable

N. J. Muirhead N. P. Durham T. I. Moodycliffe cricket season. M. D. Donoghue J. M. Leatt N. J. Patchett Results N. G. Wilkinson M. D. Spence T. B. White Silcoates 93 - 7 dec. - St. Peter's 94 - 7 Pocklington 66 - St. Peter's 67 - 5 W. J. Robinson I. W. Burdass J. Hewitt Worksop 41 - St. Peter's 42 - 2 Hymers 56 - St. Peter's 57-5 SAP J. N. Renshaw J. W. Wensley N. E. Hobson D. N. Normington C. J. Hill Inter-House Cricket Competition Results Senior Junior St. Peter's 187 for 9 dec. Bradford Grammar School 84 for 9. First Round First Round Manor 108 for 9 (S. Knocker 23, C. Richards 5 - 35) Dronfield 85 for 9 (M. Donoghue 4 - 25, J. Hill 3-13) St. Peter's 74 for 1. - Worksop College 73. Temple 109 for 3 (I. Barker 55 n.o.) Grove 86 for 3 (M. Donoghue 34) Dronfield 121 for 5 (P. Toes 33, A. Clavell 22 n.o.) Queen's 71 (N. Muirhead 6 - 11, N. Collinson 3-41) St. Peter's 202 for 2 dec. - Giggleswick School 86 for 7. School House 127 for 1 (S. Forman 70 n.o.) School House 72 for 1 (N. Muirhead 36 n.o., N St. Peter's (A XI) 94 for 5 - Bootham School 91. Queen's 28 (C. Oilman 5 - 8, P. Jacques 3-5) ' Collinson 30 n.o.) Grove 29 for 1 Temple 123 for 9 (A. Palmer 4 - 8) Rise 103 (J. Renshaw 22, G. Wilkinson 20, St. Peter's 128 - Manchester Schools 158 for 6 dec. Semi-Finals D. Shannon 3 - 31, W. Robinson 3 - 32) School House 86 (S. Forman 37, J. Atkinson 8 - 24) St. Peter's 99 - Ampleforth College 100 for 6. Temple 42 (s. Forman 5 - 12, P. Brierley 5 - 19) Semi-Finals Grove 62 (N. Muirhead 6 - 29, N. Collinson 3 - 32) St. Peter's 35 for 4. • Durham School 31. Grove 63 (C. Gilman 31, G. Taylor 4 -17, School House 63 for 3 F. Lawrence 5 - 48) Temple 95 for 9 (W. Ashworth 22, R. Chamieh 3-21) Rise 64 for 4 (G. Taylor 31) St. Peter's 66 - Pocklington School 67 for 2. Manor 97 for 2 (W. Kettlewell 57 n.o., S. Sim 23) Final Final St. Peter's 203 for 4 dec. - Barnard Castle School 38. Rise 137 for 9 (J. Burdass 74 n.o., S. Forman 5 - 42) Manor 68 (N- Muirhead 6 - 38, N. Collinson 4 - 30) School House 78 (N. Muirhead 32, Sch°o1 House 71 for ' (p- Wareham 27, St. Peter's 163 for 9 - Hymers College 160 for 5 dec. F. Lawrence 4 - 30, J. Brewster 3-5) N- Patchett 25 n.o.) 64 year have not represented the School, is very necessary if we are to run Tennis the game well. This year has been notable for the help of players in Captain: M. W. J. Cramb putting up and taking down nets at Bootham Park, in taking messages Colours: M. W. J. Cramb, J. G. White, A. C. Duncan, N. Green, to and from courts, in ensuring that fewer balls than ever were lost and J. A. Bowden, P. M. Lister. in general that it has been a pleasure for the staff involved. Particular The selection of the team was made difficult this season by the thanks are due to Michael Cramb, but all can be pleased with their presence of eight players who showed that they all could be very contributions. effective team members if an understanding with a partner could be J.R.L. worked out. The first half of the term was one of experiment, and only one of the first four matches was won, our win over Bradford G.S. reversing last year's defeat. Although Stephen Crabb and Leman Inter-House Athletics Competition Harris both played in most of the early matches, they were the unlucky ones to be left out, and no doubt their turn will come next Juniors Seniors 100m J. Mellor (T) 12.4 sees. year. 200m A. Palmer (R) 26.2 sees. 100m R. Gardner (Q) 11.5 sees. Michael Cramb and James White then settled into a very effective 100m S. Proudley (S) 62.1 sees. 200m R. Gardner (Q) 23.7 sees. 800m J. Cooke (T) 2 min 26.0 sec. 400m J. Burdass (R) 53.5 sees. and imaginative first pair, and gained maximum points from three 1500m C. Midgley (S) 5 min 7.7 sec. 800m P. Cockerill (R) 2 min 11.1 sec. matches in a row, against Scarborough, Giggleswick and Ashville. It High Jump N. Patchett (S) lm .48 cms. 1500m P. Cockerill (R) 4 min 35.6 sec. Long Jump A. Palmer (R) 5m .13 cms. 3000m I. Magson (G) 9 min 56.9 sec. was a surprise when, after a long break from matches during 'A' level Discus J. Wensley (G) 28m .90 cms. High Jump A. McGrath (R) lm .66 cms. examinations they obtained only half their possible points against Javlin C. Hill (G) 35m .36 cms.** Long Jump R. Gardner (Q) 5m .96 cms. Barnard Castle, enabling their opponents to achieve a draw in the Shot Put M. Donoghue (G) 10m .31 cms. Discus R. Baldwin (R) 30m .30 cms. Relay Temple 53.5 sees. Javelin S. Bradbury (D) 40m .79 cms. match. Nicholas Green and Angus Duncan were always most Shot Put A. McGrath (R) 1 lm .20 cms. competitive as our second pair, and gained the full 3 points or 2V2 out Relay Queen's 47.8 sec.** Intermediates of 3 in all the matches in which they played together. While not as 100m C. Scholes (T) 12.4 sees. dominating as Cramb and White could be when at their best, they 200m C. Scholes (T) 25.3 sees. Inter House Shield nevertheless kept up constant pressure on their opponents, making up 400m T. Welburn (D) 56.9 sees. 1. Rise 99 pts. 5 . Dronfield 46 pts. for some lack of power of shot by sensible interception and placing. 800m J. Comley (M) 2 min 24.0 sec. 2. Temple 72% pts. 6 . Queen's 45 pts. 1500m P. Dako (D) 5 min 3.0 sec. 3. Grove 62 pts. 7 . Manor 43V2 pts. James Bowden and Philip Lister were either very good or 3000m M. Blissett (G) 11 min 11.9 sec. 4. School 53 pts. High Jump C. Bond (S) lm .66 cms.** disappointingly erratic, often in the same match. On several occasions Long Jump C. Scholes (T) 5m .18 cms. however they fought back well from a set down, or from well behind Discus J. Collinson (S) 26m .50 cms. in a set, to turn the tables on their opponents, and they contributed Javelin T. Wharton (R) 41m .30 cms. Shot Put T. Lakin (R) 10m .13 cms. well to the matches won. Altogether four matches were won, one Relay Manor 51.4 sees. drawn, three lost and one abandoned after a rainstorm, a satisfactory season after a poor start. Six other matches were played at 2nd Team, Under 16 or Under 15 At the York and District Trials Tim Wharton won the Intermediate level, and the following younger boys represented the School at least Javelin Competition, and Ian Magson won the Senior 3,000 metres. once: P. M. Allan, G. R. Ashworth, C. H. Bond, P. M. Brownbridge, James Seaton was runner up in the Senior 1,500 metres, as was Robert M. R. Carpenter, S. I. Chippindale, M. J. Curtis, G. Grant, J. S. Baldwin in the Senior Discus. Ironside, P. E. B. Leonard, D. J. McLean-Steel, J. D. Pickup^ M. A. In the North Yorkshire Championships held at Middlesborough Rycroft, S. R. D. Stewart, S. F. Ullyott. We expect them all to be Tim Wharton was second in the Intermediate Javelin, Anne Hudson competing for places on teams next year. was third in the Senior 1,500 metres and Penny Barlow won the Finally, it must be noted that the co-operation of all those involved Senior 100 metres. J.K.R. in playing tennis regularly, both team members and those who this 65 As last year, the Club's most important contribution to the Head of The Boat Club the River was on the bank. 30 crews from the region were allocated The rowing year began in mid-November with the York Small Boats boating space at our steps, and in the event about 45 chose to go afloat Head, rowed upstream from Fulford to the centre of York in two here rather than in the centre of York: all were upstream on time - and divisions. We entered a coxless pair, a double scull, a single scull, and afterwards our non-competing third, fourth and fifth formers got all three coxed fours. The club also provided umpires and safety cover. the crews off the water in a very short space of time. Their helpfulness All the boats rowed reasonably well, given that the major commitment was much praised. We are glad to have helped in what seems to be of most people is to other sports during the Christmas Term. a permanent solution to the difficult problems of organising a Indeed, the most important work of the Autumn is the restoration processional race such as this. of boats to good condition after the strain of the over-use they receive At York Spring Regatta we entered 7 boats and met with some during the Spring and Summer. We were particularly indebted in success; the Senior C Four lost their final, as did the Senior C Coxless 1984 to Richard Strike (this year's Captain of Boats) and to Nigel pair. The Junior Four (Matthew Scott, Guy Moorey, Antony Creyke for the enormous amount of work they did in the closed Santorsola, Nicholas Drever-Smith and Matthew Torlesse) won their season. It is, incidentally, to be hoped that the new workshop will division - but perhaps unsatisfactorily, through the disqualification of make at least some of the maintenance work easier in future: the boat their opponents. We also assisted with the running of this regatta by house has never been a particularly attractive (or warm) place in the manning the stake-boat start for the first time. dark of winter. Bradford Spring provided good competition but no victories. The During the winter, the School was host to a number of A.R.A. Junior Under 16 Fours rowed promisingly. The Novice Four (Simon coaching weekends for the Yorkshire and Humberside region; and in Stevens, Andrew Neely, David Shield, Stephen Atterwill and Stephen particular we are playing an important part in the development of the Bird) rowed well, but were knocked out in the end by heavier organisation of youth Rowing in the region. One of these weekends opponents. Some scratch Senior C Pairs had fun, and surprised brought two National Coaches. Mr. K. Wootton and Mr. D. everyone by their progress beyond the first rounds. But we continue Parnham, to the Ouse with video filming gear: it was most instructive to lament the absence of Junior 18 divisions at Bradford, an absence and valuable for the crew to see their own mistakes, and then to go which meant this year as many others our best crews were forced to out on the river again in the afternoon to correct them. It also, enter a status much higher than their own, in which they had no hope incidentally, taught many of the coaches to look at their own crews' of success. rowing more analytically. It is perhaps worth noting that Mr. In late May and early June we had a 'home and away' match for the Parnham passed his own rowing coaching qualifications at a course Malcolm Richardson Trophy against Durham School. We got the organised at St. Peter's 18 months ago, so that we have very strong pairings wrong in the away round, and lost heavily; but crews were connections with 2 of the present 3 full time National Rowing more even in York, where we won by 4 races to 2. Matches like this Coaches. provide valuable experience for crews which might otherwise get very We were not lucky with the Spring. For whatever reason, the river little racing during a season. Given the increasing difficulty of finding seems to rise more often these days, and though the floods do not last suitable opponents at conventional regattas, it seems likely that as long as they used to, they are faster flowing, and more frequently matches against other schools on this basis will become an increasing prevent our outings. feature of our programme. Nevertheless, we proved able to enter six boats for the Yorkshire Richard Strike won the Junior Sculls division at Agecroft Regatta in Head of the River Race, over 5,100 metres downstream to Lendal early June. Bridge. Our two fastest crews came 17th and 18th in the Fours We put 13 boats into the York Festival Regatta. Perhaps we should Division, with the juniors coming 2nd in the Junior Fours. One of the have counted them beforehand, because we didn't win anything. The most impressive performances of the day was Richard Strike's part in Senior C Pairs were outclassed: there is a great need for pairs events the double scull which finished the course in 20 minutes 9 seconds, at some Junior levels to give our crews experience. The fourth form beating 44 fours in what should have been a slower boat. fours had, as usual, to row at junior under 16, but they did well, and 66 we may look for success from them next year. The strongest, fifth Oxford Cup form Under 16 Four lost the final of that division. Disappointingly, there was no event for our lower sixth girls, so their promising start Points School Awarded Dronfield Grove Manor Queen's Rise House Temple in the sport did not get the boost that it deserved in competition. The Senior Rugby 20 20 Junior Four lost their final against a very experienced and strong Junior Rugby 10 10 Senior Cricket 20 20 Durham A.R.C. crew. Junior Cricket 10 10 Commemoration rowing was again very successful, with strong Senior Rowing 20 Junior Rowing 10 representation from recent Old Peterites, not-so-strong (but willing) Athletics Sports 15 15 representation from staff, and some fine House Rowing finals. The Athletics Standards No competition Cross Country 10 10 Senior House Fours competition was won by Dronfield, and the Junior Long Run 10 10 Women's House Fours by School House. Again we would encourage Swimming Sports 15 15 people to join us at next year's Commemoration - and bring your Swimming Standards 10 10 Tennis 15 15 rowing kit. Shooting 15 Many of the Club's problems are not going away. In particular, the Squash 15 5 Fencing lack of an experienced rower among the coaching staff is affecting the No competition quality of achievement at the top of the Club; and it is becoming still more difficult to find fixtures which do more than allow our crews to row along a river some distance behind heavier/bigger/stronger opponents. There have, however, been many good things in the year, not least DEPOT FOR THE CELEBRATED WENSLEYDALE CHEESE & BUTTER the amount of help we have received. Mr. and Mrs Strike have towed WHITING'S the trailer to away regattas. Dr. Shanks has lent skill and enthusiasm 69 BOOTHAM, YORK on the riverbank Saturday after Saturday: we really do appreciate his (Guide to Good Food Shops Recommended) presence. Mr. Burcham has been a marvellous help to our senior WINE MERCHANT FAMILY GROCER scullers, especially Richard Strike. Mrs. L. Robertson has coached our IMPORTER OF middle sixth girls throughout the year and they all deserved more success for their efforts than they have actually been able to find. We FOREIGN AND COLONIAL PRODUCE also owe thanks to Mr. Jackson and his staff for the splendid buffet Established 34 Years DORIS WHITING, Anthony and Patricia Hugill wish to avail themselves of this lunch at the York Festival Regatta. We would like to thank the MVI unusually favourable opportunity to call attention to their Large Stock of First Class leavers for their part in the Club during the last few years. Goods. At this really superior Establishment will be found a large assortment of Chocolate, Perhaps the best of the year was saved for the last. Richard Strike Cocoa, Teas, Coffees, Sugars, Spices, Rice, Macoroni, Vermicelli, Pearl Barley, entered Junior Sculls at the National Championships at Nottingham. Bermuda Arrowroot, Peas, Pistachio Nut Kernels, Gelatine. 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67 Old Peterite Club Officers and General Co Timittee 1984/85 President: District Hon. Secretaries: J. T. Harding, Esq., 13 the Riding, Kenton, London: K. M. RatclifF, Esq., 'Dormers', 8 Upper Ashlyns Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE3 4LQ. Berkhamstead, Herts HP4 3BN. West Riding: C. J. Watson, Esq., 39 Sedbergh Park, Ilkley, W. Yorkshire LS29 8SZ. Past Presidents: North West: Dr. G. E. L. Graham, J.P., 'Croft End', 297 Wigan Lane, J. A. Hanson, Esq., 'Montclair', 11 Newton Drive, Accrington, Wigan, Greater Manchester WN1 2QY. Lancashire BB5 2JT. North East: D. L. Brown, Esq., 'Ashcroft', Ashcroft Road, Darlington, T. J. Lewis, Esq., O.B.E., Sway Wood Paddock, Mead End Lane, Sway, Co. Durham DL3 8PD. Nr. Lymington, Hants. S04 OEE. East Riding: P. S. Atkinson, Esq., 'Greystones', Garton, Driffield, C. W. Thompson, Esq., 2 Brinkburn Vale Road, Totley, N. Humberside. Sheffield S17 4AQ. York: S. M. Burn, Esq., 'Valhalla', 7 Tadcaster Road, Copmanthorpe, P. S. Atkinson, Esq., 'Greystones', Garton, Driffield, North Humberside. York Y02 3UL, F. N. Newdick, Esq., Ball Cottage, Brandsby, York Y06 4RQ. Committee K. M. Ratcliff, Esq., 'Dormers', 8 Upper Ashlyns Road, D. P. Atkinson, Esq., 'Greystones', Garton, Driffield, N. Humberside. Berkhamstead, Herts HP4 3BN. S. M. Burn, Esq., 'Valhalla', 7 Tadcaster Road, Copmanthorpe, R. F. Harding, Esq., Filmer Cottage, Bulmer, York Y06 7BN. York Y02 3UL. D. T. Rumfitt, Esq., J.P., St. Olave's, 30A Westfields, Richmond, P. M. Darley, Esq., 39 Park Way, Knaresborough, N. Yorkshire North Yorkshire DL10 4DD. HG5 9DW. R. M. Deas, Esq., 41 Beechwood Terrace, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, SR2 7LY. Vice-Presidents J. A. Denison, Esq., Manor Court, Skelton, York Y03 6XX. The Headmaster, St. Peter's School, York Y03 6AB. C. Frank, Esq., Stoneridge, Deepdale, Knox Lane, Scarborough, K. G. Chilman Esq., 71 Meadowfields Drive, Huntington Road, N. Yorkshire. York Y03 9HW. Dr. G. E. L. Graham, J.P., ' Croft End', 297 Wigan Lane, Wigan, Brigadier C. C. Fairweather, C.B., C.B.E., T.D., J.P., D.L., Greater Manchester WN1 2QY. 'The White Lodge', Hutton Rudby, Yarm, Cleveland TS15 OHY. D. W. Grice, Esq., 29 Penyghent Avenue, Burnholme, York Y03 OQN. The Rt. Rev. M. H. Harland, D.D., 'White Chimneys', Rookwood Road, F. B. S. Harnby,' Esq., 12 Deva Terrace, Chester, CH3 5AJ. West Wittering, Nr. Chichester, West Sussex. M. G. B. Hepworth, Esq., 1 Peckitt Street, York YOl 1SG. Sir John Rodgers, Bt., D.L., 72 Berkeley House, Hay Hill, London, W.l. L. C. Le Tocq, Esq., 12 St. Peter's Grove, Clifton, York. E. M. H. Ranson, Esq., 17 Carleton Avenue, Simonstone, Nr. Burnley Lanes. J. C. M. Rayson, Esq., 14 St. Peter's Grove, York and Hon. Secretary: St. Olave's School, York Y03 6AB. R. D. Harding, Esq., 5 Cricket Close, Newton Solney, J. C. Rounthwaite, Esq., Drake Cottage, Scagglesthorpe, Malton, N. Yorks. Burton-on-Trent, Staffs DEI5 ORZ. P. M. Shepherd, Esq., Gill House, Tollerton, York Y06 2EA. D. N. Simmons, Esq., 113 The Oval, Brookfield, Middlesbrough, Cleveland TS5 8HR. Hon. Treasurer: E. G. Thompson, Esq., 'West Winds', 4 Moor Lane, Haxby, York. J. E. Moore, Esq., 'Mylncroft', Mlynhurst Road, Sheffield Sll 9HU. I. U. Warrington, Esq., The Old Vicarage, Pocklington, York Y04 2QQ. 68 The Old Peterite Club 93rd Annual General Meeting was held at the about 100 people. And at a later time there will be another short School on Saturday, 14th July and was attended by 38 members. ceremony in the School to dedicate the two duplicate plaques, one of J. T. Harding was elected President of the Club in succession to which will go to the National Railway Museum in York. D. T. Rumfitt. The Hon. Treasurer presented the audited accounts for the year Commemoration 1985 ended 31st December 1983, which showed the accumulated fund for The Commemoration Days next year will be Friday 12th July and the running expenses of £5,628. Seventy three new members joined Saturday 13th July. the Club on leaving the School. The President paid tribute to D. T. O.P. Reunion - Saturday 11th May 1985 Rumfitt in his two years of office who, before he left the chair, paid a similar tribute to Mr. D. G. Cummin in returning to St. Peter's as As already announced in the News Sheet prior to Commemoration last interim Headmaster after four years in retirement. July, a Reunion is being held at the School on Saturday 11th May, for all those who entered St. Peter's in the years 1960-67 inclusive. Invita­ The new President also thanked the Hon. Secretary, the Hon. Trea­ tions and further details will be sent out in March, but please contact surer and the District Dinner Secretaries for their work during the year. the School nearer the time if you are eligible and do not receive an P. M. Darley, M. G. B. Hepworth, D. N. Simmons, and E. invitation. Thompson were re-elected to serve on the Committee for a further Notes term of three years and S. M. Burn and P. M. Shepherd were elected 1. Old Peterite Club members are invited to submit to the Hon. to fill vacancies thereafter. Secretary (Address above) any item which they would like to be Reports were received from District Hon. Secretaries and very considered by the Committee before their next meeting on Saturday successful dinners had been run in London, Driffield and at the new 24th November 1984. venue of Sedgefield in Co. Durham. A resignation was received from 2. The O.P. XI beat the First XI in the last over of the two day G. N. Burn as York Area Secretary and S. M. Burn was elected to fill match achieved as a result of a sporting declaration by the School this position. K. M. Ratcliff (London), P. S. Atkinson (E. Riding), and Captain, Gregory Taylor. Andrew Robson (Temple 1955-61) won the D. L. Brown (North East) were particularly thanked for organising O.P. Golf Burnett Trophy at Strensall on the Sunday after most enjoyable dinners. Commemoration. Twenty-four members took part and we are grateful The following regional Dinners were announced as follows:- once again to Robert Harding for organising another enjoyable O.P. London: Friday 9th November, 1984 at the Great Western Royal competition at York Golf Club. Hotel, Paddington. 3. Congratulations to James Burdass of The Rise who scored 167 West Riding: Friday 8th March, 1985 (Provisional) in Ilkley, West against Durham School, at home, on Saturday 23rd June, so beating Yorkshire. (Please contact Christopher Watson at 39 Sedbergh the 52 year old record set by N. W. D. Yardley for the previous Park, Ilkley.) highest score in an inter-school match - 160, also against Durham North East: Friday 26th April, 1985 at the Hardwick Hall Hotel, School, on June 11th, 1932. Sedgefield Co. Durham. (Please contact David Brown on 4. On matters of'The Peterite' circulation, changes of address, or any Darlington 67791 or Darlington 65543 (Home)) other information please contact Mrs. D. Roberts at The Bursar's East Riding: Friday 31st May, 1985 at the Bell Hotel, Driffield. Office, St. Peter's School, York Y03 6AB. York: Friday 29th March, 1985 (Provisional) a mixed informal 5. The Editor of'The Peterite' is always pleased to receive letters function with buffet at a new venue in Skelton. from the Universities. Further news was given by the Acting Headmaster about the 6. The O.P. formal and informal (wide striped) ties can be obtained Naming Ceremony of a British Rail 125 Engine which will bear the from Moss Bros, 12 Blake Street, York YOl 2QG (Tel: (0904) - School's name. The two plates, bought jointly by the School and the 58777) and no longer from the School Shop. They are not available O.P. Club will be officially unveiled on the B.R. Engine on Monday through the Hon. Secretary, and are priced £2.95 and £2.50 5th November, 1984 on a siding of York Station at 5.30 - 6 pm before respectively.

69 7. It was good to see T. S. Pick once again at Commemoration. His Burnett Trophy association with St. Peter's began 76 years ago and he had travelled from Peterborough for the occasion. The conclusion of Commemoration Weekend was once again 8. The Hon. Secretary would like to thank O.Ps for their marked by the O.P. Golfing Society staging its annual contest for the correspondence during the year, some of which could not be included Burnett Trophy at York Golf Club (Strensall) on a glorious Sunday in last May's Newsletter but perhaps appears elsewhere in these pages. afternoon. 9. It is also appropriate to record here the Club's thanks to the School The course was found to be in superb condition and a full Cricket Club Social Committee for organising yet another most complement (happy to relate) of 24 O.P. golfers conducted their successful Strawberry and Wine evening which 350 attended devious ways round these seemingly very innocuous 18 holes. following the first day's play of the O.P. match. Many O.Ps, staff, With handicaps ranging from 5 to an obligatory 21, the Stableford parents and friends of the School have attended these occasions over competition produced its usual spread of divergent scores. Three the past few years and the Club has every reason to be grateful to the players, Tony Brindley (1940-45), Bill Graham (1943-48) and Paul organisers for this event and for the Christmas Dance. Middlebrook (1950-53), each with 35 points were finally spared a play­ off by the eventual winner, Andrew Robson (1953-61) with 36 points. Wanted If this list of leading contestants would appear to be some what long in the tooth we happily note that the youngest generation was well To add to his collection of archives the Hon. Secretary of the O.P. represented by Ian Hindhaugh (1975-80), Charles Allan (1979-83) and Club will be very grateful for any items of 'Petrana'. He has a James Angel (1979-83). considerable amount of material already but nothing should be The newly elected President of the Old Peterite Club, himself a considered too new or too old, too trivial or too commonplace! contestant, not only presented the Burnett Trophy to Andrew R. D. Harding (Hon Secretary). Robson, but also just managed to muster sufficient points to avoid Tie, Ladies Brooch and Club Book being the recipient of this year's novelty prize for the least number of The O.P. Club tie is available from the Hon. Secretary, R. D. points. This doubtful distinction was avidly won by Gordon Gildener Harding, 5 Cricket Close, Newton Solney, Burton-on-Trent, (1954-62) with an undisclosed score. Staffordshire, DE15 ORZ. Price £2.50; also the Ladies Brooch at Good ale and food ended proceedings. £2.75 and the Club Book at £2.75, a reference list of people and events R. F. Harding, Secretary O.P. Golf. in the long history of the School (Please include ordinary second class postage stamp or 33p stamps for the latter, with the cheque made payable to the Old Peterite Club.). Old Peterite Lodge No. 6412 The Old Peterite Club Annual Dinner The Annual Installation Ceremony of the Old Peterite Lodge was The Old Peterite Club Annual Dinner was held on Saturday 14th held at The Masonic Hall, Duncombe Place, York at 4 p.m. on July 1984 in the School Dining Hall by kind permission. Wednesday, 20th June, 1984. Bro. Roger Atkinson was installed as The toast of 'The School' was proposed by E. A. K. Denison and Worshipful Master by W.Bro. G. D. B. Knowles. At the Festive the Acting-Headmaster, D. G. Cummin, replied. The toast of 'The Board following the Installation, the Toast to St. Peter's School was Old Peterite Club' was proposed by Brigadier C. C. Fairweather and proposed by Bro. R. W. Oliver and the response was given by Bro. the President replied, paying a special tribute to David Cummin on G. R. Burn. Old Boys, Masters and Governors of the School qualify his return to the School. for membership of the Lodge and anyone wishing to know further The Club is again indebted to Mr. T. R. Jackson and the School details should contact B. J. Watson at 1 Scawton Avenue, Huntington, catering staff for the excellent meal provided and a very enjoyable York. evening was spent by the 180 people who attended.

70 Those present were: The President Frank, C. Noyes, Amanda The Old Peterite Club East Riding Dinner (J. T. Harding) Frank, J. A. Newdick, F. N. The Acting-Headmaster Galley, C. Nicholson, Sara E. The 25th East Riding Dinner was held at the Bull Hotel, Driffield, (D. G. Cummin) Gibson, A. Oliver R. W. The Hon.Secretary Gibson, C. Pemberton, D. N. C on Friday 25th May, 1984. The toast of'The School' was proposed (R. D. Harding) Gildener, G. Pemberton, K. R. by the Chairman, Colin Frank, to which the Acting Headmaster and The Hon. Treasurer Graham, G. E. L. Pemberton, N. the President replied. Fifty seven members were present and the Club (J. E. Moore) Graham, N. R. E. Penty, J. R. Imm. Past President Gray, A. Pickersgill, R. is again very grateful to Peter Atkinson for organising another (D. T. Rumfitt) Hall, M. G. Poner, Claire excellent evening. The 26th Dinner will be held at the same venue The Bursar Hamilton, D. H. Potter, D. N. (Col. J. P. F. Abbott) Hanson, J. A. Precious, A. M. next year on Friday, 31st May, 1985. The Head of School Harding, J. R. B. Procter, G. W. Those present were: (R. O. B. Gardner) Harding, R. F. Prowde, J. Armstrong, R. Frank, C. Potter, D. N. Abbey, J. Harnby, F. B. S. Quirke, D. M. A. Atkinson, D. P. Gooder, P. Rowbottom, A. Angel, J. Harris, P. L. Ranson, E. M. H. Atkinson, J. S. Harding, R. F. Rayson, J. C. M. Atkinson, J. D. Hart, D. B. Ratcliff, K. M. Atkinson, P. S. Harding, R. D. Rounthwaite, J. C. Bainbridge, M. Haslam, Melanie Raylor, J. M. Atkinson, C. M. Hopkinson, R. C. Barlow, Crystal J. Hepworth, M. G. B. Rayson, J. C. M. Rumfm, D. T. Barrett, J. L. Hindhaugh, I. D. Robinson, G. B. Burdass, C. M. C. Hornby, M. R. Shepherd, N. Hepworth, M. G. A. Barron, D. Hindhaugh, Sara Robson, A. M. Burdass, J. U. Shepherd, M. Barron, A. J. Hitchener, A. D. Roden, J. M. Burdass, R. Hopkinson, J. N. 0. Shepherd, P. W. Barton, N. R. Hjort, A. Rollo, K. G. T. Burdass, P. Johnston, D. P. Shuttleworth G. M. Biller, M. J. Houghton, C. C. Sir Peter Shepherd Burdass, C. Kirby, D. Stansfield, R. Bilton, G. Longthorpe, S. Smith, G. Bird, O. J. Houston, A. Shepherd, P. M. Burdass, T. Megginson, P. R. B. Smith, T. Blitz, N. Howie, J. Shepherd, P. W. Bowden, J. Hubbard, R. H. Sherry, D. Chadwick, I. Megginson, J. S. Thompson, C. W. Bowler, K. D. Hudson, W. M. Simmons, D. N. Cummin, D. G. Megginson, S. Tindall, J. S. R. Brindley, R. A. Hughes, D. J. Slee, K. Dawson, J. R. Megginson, A. Tasker, R. Brockbank, C. T. Hunter, C. D. Smith, Rosemary A. Dee, C. C. Newdick, F. N. Ward, D. Brown, N. E. R. Huntley, W. G. Smith, W. Dee, R. Newdick, J. Ward, T. B. Nettleton, G. Burdass, J. V. Hyde, J. Stark, S. R. F. Dibb, R. Wood, R. Burdass, S. P. Jacques, D. Stevens, S. De Mulder, A. J. Penty, A. D. Warrington, I. U. Burdon, A. M. Jesper, D. G. S. Stewart, A. D. L. Burn, G. N. Jobling, G. M. Stringer, Helen Burn, G. R. Johnston, D. P. Stringer, R. M. The Old Peterite Club North East Dinner Burn, S. M. Johnston, M. W. Strike, R. J. A. The Dinner was held at the new venue of the Hardwick Hall Hotel, Carlile, J. W. Jones, A. Strike, W. J. B. Chamieh, M. A. Jones, R. Stone, A. F. M. Sedgefield, Co. Durham, on Friday, 27th April, 1984, at which 25 Kaner, B. Chapman, P. Thomas, D. Kell, P. A. attended. We were delighted to have David Cummin, the Acting Chilman, K. G. Thompson, C. W. Kelly, P. J. Clark, D. T. J. F. Thompson, E. G. Headmaster, with us for the occasion, as well as John Rayson and Kent, M. J. Cockburn, Elizabeth J. Tomlinson, N. E. Kelsey, R. J. David Kirby from the School. The toast of the 'The School' was Cotton, S. A. Turner, E. H. N. Knowles, G. Coulthard, K. G. Turner, J. R. proposed by the President, David Rumfitt, who also paid special Knox, R. W. O. B. Cowan, R. S. Venable, Elizabeth Kuiper, Deborah H. thanks to Mr. Cummin. He then replied. The Club is grateful to Darley, P. M. Village, A. G. Ledger, W. Walker, C. M. S. David Brown for organising an excellent evening and a first class meal. Davenport, D. M. Lee, J. Davidson, Rebecca Wallace, S. M. The provisional date for 1985 is Friday, 26th April. Dawson, J. R. Lee, Samantha Ward, T. B. Those present were:- the Acting Headmaster (Mr. David Cummin), Dawson, M. Le Tocq, L. C. Warne, M. L. M. Dell, K. G. Lister, R. W. Wass, D. the President (D. T. Rumfitt), the Hon. Secretary (R. D. Harding), Dench, S. R. Magson, N. J. Watson, B. J. the Immediate Past President (R. F. Harding), D. L. Brown, J. F. Denison E. A. K. Marshall, C. C. Webster, R. H. White, J. Denison J. A. Marshall, H. Brown, R. Cockroft, R. M. Deas, W. Graham, J. T. Harding, J. Hart, White, J. G. Depledge, R. G. Martin, R. A. D. C. Holmes, W. G. Huntley, G. M. Jobling, D. Kirby, W. E. Potts, Williamson, Dobie, E. C. McDonald, D. R. Pickersgill, J. C. M. Rayson, P. M. Shepherd, D. N. Simmons^ A. Drury, C. J. Mitchell, G. F. B. Sophia L. H. Drury, P. J. Morris, P. A. Wood, R. J. Turner, J. Twizell, T. H. Vickers, R. M. Walker, D. G. M. Young. Fairweather, Brig. C. C. Nendick, B. M. Woolgrove, F. G. Figge, A. Nendick, S. R. 71 Six members aparently preferred to attend incogniti. Earlam Graham (S.H. 1932-37) Piers Shepherd (R. 1957-66) The London Old Peterite Club Dinner - 1983 Michael Graham (T. 1938-49) Tony Short (R. 1936-41) The O.P. London Dinner was held at the Great Western Royal Hotel, Donald Gray (G. 1924-29) James Spencer (S.H. 1959-64) James Hanson (S.H. 1918-21) David Stabler (G. 1945-54) Paddington, on 4th November, 1983. Richard Harding (R. 1960-66) Robert Stratton (S.H/M. 1938-43) We welcomed some 66 O.P.s this year. Our President, David Robert Harding (Staff 1938-74) Robin Sykes (R. 1942-47) James Harrison (Q. 1969-74) David Tate (R. 1941-47) Rumfitt, now an old hand, entertained us royally in proposing the John Hayes (G. 1957-62) Christopher Watson (R. 1971-76) toast to theSchool and the Head Master, Peter Hughes replied. We are Kevin Hick (G. 1948-58) Richard Webber (S.H. 1938-42) Michael Holt (S.H. 1948-53) Richard West (S.H. 1958-63) grateful to them for travelling south of Watford. Raymond Hopwood (Q. 1958-63) Kenneth Wilson (R. 1942-47) We also welcomed the Vice Chairman of Governors, Teddy Denison, and a Vice President of the O.P. Club, Sir John Rodgers. We were also privileged to have no less than five Past Presidents of the Club, headed by Jimmy Hanson who was in office in 1961. All this A few memories of St. Peter's 1915-21. with the Master in Charge of the Junior School, John Rayson, four Anyone nowadays reading 'The Peterite' cannot fail to be impressed fathers and sons, the High Sheriff of Cornwall, Gerald Pawle, three by the fact that St. Peter's is a much better school now than it was internationalists, five Blues, the Honorary Secretary of the Club, when I was there, but this of course could be said of most schools. coupled with those not mentioned, demonstrates the quality and However I do not intend to write a study of the different approach quantity of O.P.s at the London Dinner. It might be only the second nowadays to schools and education as this would not fall within the oldest dinner to that at York, but we are endeavouring to do better. scope of'memories'. I will stick to a few generalities concentrating on Once again, our thanks go to Michael Mellows, the Manager (it was one main point, namely that my school days coincided with the good to see his predecessor, Tony Short, in good form) for looking 1914-18 war and the immediate post war years when things had not after us so well. The bar after the dinner was not quite the success we yet returned to normal. Although we did not consciously appreciate had hoped; so we will revert to the previous arrangements next time. it at the time our whole school life was virtually dominated by the war. The 1984 Dinner will be held on 9th November, same venue. Anyone Those who have not lived through that period have difficulty in who does not receive an invitation, but would like to come, please realising the effect that the carnage in the trenches and the consequent contact Keith Ratcliffe on Berkhamstead 73123. shortage of manpower had on our daily lives. If I remember rightly The following O.P.s attended: boys were being called up for military service at the age of 17 and David Adamson (S.H. 1953-63) Peter Hughes (H.M. 1980-84) middle aged men up to the age of 50, and there were no reserved John Addey (M. 1946-48) Michael Jobling (D. 1958-66) Peter Andrew (T. 1934-39) Stephen Kirby (D. 1968-73) occupations. The carnage in the trenches was known to one and all but Simon Atkinson (T. 1969-74) Christopher Kitching (T. 1959-63) talked about as little as possible for reasons of 'morale'. However by Christopher Beaumont (S.H. 1953-59) Christopher Leake (D. 1959-69) the time we were approaching the age of 17 we began to have an David Bretherton (G. 1972-75) Clive Lewis (R. 1949-55) Nigel Brindley (R. 1970-75) Tom Lewis (R. 1923-26) unpleasant, but unexpressed, feeling that our chances of being Tony Brindley (M. 1940-45) Tony Miller (S.H. 1974-79) physically intact or even alive in two or three years time were little Alan Brown (R. 1938-42) Christopher Monro (R. 1969-74) Barry Creasy (M. 1971-76) Frank Newdick (T. 1942-48) better than about 50%. We therefore during those years unconsciously John Cossins (Q. 1953-64) Paul Newdick (T. 1968-76) adoped the attitude of living for the day and of thinking as little about Percival Daintry (R. 1923-26) Gerald Pawle (S.H. 1927-31) Teddy Denison (T. 1936-46) Andrew Powell (D. 1964-69) the future as possible. None of this was particularly conducive to John Denison (T. 1933-42) Bruce Powell (R. 1947-51) concentration on academic studies or the observance of the strict Steven Denley-Hill (M. 1955-59) Colin Quickfall (G. 1947-57) discipline normally demanded in schools in those days. Allan Dodds (Staff 1950-64) Michael Ranson (R. 1953-60) John Dook (M. 1937-46) Keith Ratcliff (M. 1944-50) One result of the impact of the war on school life was the importance Robin Field (G. 1949-58) David Raynor (G. 1953-59) Timothy French (S.H. 1941-45) John Rayson (R. 1942-47) that became attached to the Officers Training Corps (OTC), an Archie Garbutt (S.H. 1954-59) Andrew Robson (T. 1953-61) importance which was enhanced by the fact that if you obtained, Howard Gatiss (Q. 1971-76) John Rodgers (Day Boy 1919-25) William Gibson (M. 1952-57) David Rumfitt (T. 1930-39) whilst in the OTC, what was known as a Certificate 'A' you were Alan Gomersall (G. 1953-59) Ted Sedman (T. 1951-56) automatically entitled on being called up to go straight into an officers' 72 training unit instead of into the ranks. The OTC absorbed practically in 1919 who, after the end of his last term played several games for all our time which did not have to be devoted to the classroom or to the first Yorkshire team to be formed after the war, and H. G. Coats, compulsory games. Our training in and attitude to the OTC was captain in 1922, who played for the Rest against the Lord's schools influenced by the fact that York was the Headquarters of Northern and later, I think, captained Leicestershire. Command and we were surrounded by regular army units. In spite of Owing to all spare time being taken up by the OTC there was little this we were sometimes called on to perform duties which would time for other activities and organised facilities for hobbies did not normally have been carried out by regular troops. I remember that on exist. In particular, the arts, both musical and visual, were completely one occasion we were called on to provide a guard of honour for the neglected partly because the Headmaster held definitely anti-aesthetic Prime Minister of new Zealand who was visiting York in order to views. Singing of the 'hearty' variety was tolerated but any boy who receive the freedom of the city and how proud we were when someone showed any interest in painting was considered to be well on the road overheard a very professional looking elderly officer ask 'Who are to Sodom and Gomorra. However in my last term a combined arts and these boys providing the guard? Smart as regulars, by Jove'. As a music master was appointed who, a year or so later, started a very matter of fact we were very good. small school orchestra, half of whose members were outsiders, and this The shortage of manpower obviously greatly increased the difficulty gradually grew over the years to its present importance. When I now of finding suitable teaching staff and those of the normal staff who had read the Peterite and see the number and diversity of interests now been called up had to be replaced by temporary staff who were often encouraged and the standards achieved, I cannot help thinking how 'drop-outs' or ancient dug-outs, frequently clergymen, who knew little incredulous we would have been in my day had we been told that such about teaching and were totally incapable of keeping any sort of order. standards could be attempted, let alone achieved. Regular games suffered from the lack of coaches and virtually all H. G. Crawshaw, 40, Avenida Saboia, 2765 Monte Estoril, Portugal. coaching below the level of the first teams had to be carried out by the senior boys. Games were also less varied than they are now. There was a squash court but it was not much used and a tennis court which was News of Old Peterites more or less the private preserve of the Headmaster and only a few Anelay, C. (M'72-'77), spent a month in Japan, studying their boys were occasionally invited to play on it. There was no swimming construction techniques, with the aid of a scholarship sponsored bath and (voluntary) swimming had to be exercised in a local public by the Cartwright Group and organised by the National bath. Rowing, like hockey, was confined to the Easter Term, its main Federation of Building Trades Employers. purpose being the House races at the end of the term. Our equipment Barrell, A. D. M. (T'72-'79) has been awarded the Degree of B.A. with consisted of an ancient 'tub' for the training of beginners and two First Class Honours in Ancient and Modern History at Oxford clinker built fours with fixed seats. The Boat House was always about University. to fall down and funds were never available to renew it. I think it was Bryce, A. B. (T&Q '47-55'), welcomes O.P. visitors in Thurso, built in my father's time. No regattas were held anywhere in the Caithness, Scotland. country during the war and the first time we entered a crew for one Burn, G. (T'69-'74), is currently President of York Junior Chamber was the first York regatta to be held after the war; our four included and was joined by his younger brother, Mark (T'73-'78), in the the coach, recently demobilised, and we had to borrow a boat from family firm of solicitors, run by their father, Raymond, a York City Boat Club; after that rowing developed as a summer sport. governor of the School. We were better at cricket than at any other team game, this being Burr, J. (G'78-'83), has been awarded a RAF cadetship at Cranwell. largely due to the fact that the Headmaster, who did the coaching, was Deas, M. (G&S.H. '31-'36), was responsible for Tyne Tees television himself a first class cricketer and we had as a 'pro' a famous character cover of the Billy Graham campaign in the North East and called Fred Roberts who was still a slow left arm bowler of county produces the Harry Secombe 'Highway' programmes from that standard. In spite of a field so small that cover point was standing near area. the boundary (and no other field available for junior games) we turned Dodds, A. (Master '50-'64), is the Lay Chaplain to the Bishop of out a number of good cricketers, in particular T. J. Wright, captain Southwark. 73 Portakabin

irtakabin: factory-made buildings and building systems designed to A full colour brochure - 'Solutions' - details some of the fascinating and ovide fast, comfortable and cost-effective answers to a wide variety of exciting stories behind the use of Portakabin accommodation - in the UK icommodation problems. From 'self-contained' portable units to steel and overseas. For your copy write to: ame warehouses and permanent two storey buildings. Marketing Department irtakabin is Europe's foremost manufacturer of instant accommodation, Portakabin Limited ith tens of thousands of buildings supplied for a multitude of uses around Huntington e world. Plus subsidiary companies in France, Germany and Holland. And York Y03 9PT worldwide network of agents and distributors. ® Portakabin is a registered trade mark which identifies buildings manufactured by Portakabin Limited nstant accommodation in action Ellison, J. (R'74-79), and Gargan, M. (Q.72-77), made Rugby history Howard, W. M. (R.'54-'59), is now Head of Middle School at Lomond in December when they played on opposite sides in the same School, Helensburgh, Scotland. No.8 position at Twickenham in the Oxford v Cambridge match. Kazerooni, S. K. (R'29-'35), wrote from Tehran and sent a generous The 'Times' Rugby correspondent reported that the Cambridge cheque, in memory of C. F. Featherstone, for the new Science line out was, 'despite the considerable efforts of Gargan, better wing. organised with Ellison moving up and down the line in the first Kent, M. J. (G'49-'54), is President of the National Association of half. Cambridge won 20-9. Martin Gargan was selected to play Steel Stockholders. for the Barbarians v Leicester after Christmas, only the fourth Knocker, R. K. (T.& M.'77-'82) passed out from Sandhurst R.M.A. in O.P. to do so since 1893. He has recently returned from medical December 1983 and was commissioned in the Royal Welch studies in Australia. Fusiliers. Fairweather, C. C, Brigadier (M'19-'22), was prompted by the Oxley, M. J. (G.'56-'65), has been awarded the Degree of M.Sc. in fourtieth anniversary of the invasion of France on 6th June to Management Studies by Sheffield City Polytechnic. remind us of the courage of another O.P., the late Major Ian S. Parkin, G. D. (M.'53-'59), is President Clerk in 1985 of the British McKay (T'33-'38), who was awarded the Military Cross later in Small Animals Veterinary Association. that operation for his bravery in making a reconnaissance from Powell, B. (R.'47-'51), has joined the Information Department of the his tank on foot into enemy positions. Foreign and Commonwealth Office. He had been Deputy Franklin, J. F. (R'52-'57), is currently Managing Director of Eurabia Consul General in Chicago, U.S.A., for four years. Engineering & Construction Co. in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, and Prendergast, J. B. (G.'43-'49), now J. P. Barry, has established a will welcome O.P.s who care to telephone him (03.857.2257). considerable reputation for himself as a composer, arranger and Fricker, Susan K. (Q.'81-'82), has been elected President of the conductor of film scores, including 'The Lion in Winter', 'Love Students' Union at Keele University, where she is reading Law Among the Ruins', '007' and 'A Dolls House'. and Economics. Reynolds, M. A. (M.76-'81), was awarded the Degree of B.Eng. at Gray, Brigit K. (T'77-79), has been awarded the Degree of B.V.Sc. at Liverpool University. Liverpool University and is now working for a year at the Royal Richardson, J. C. (G.'63-'68), reached the Quarter Finals in the Veterinary College, London, as a House Surgeon. Inaugural British Doubles Squash Championship at South Hare, J. N. W. (T'74-79), has been awarded the Degree of B.Sc. in Maiston S.R.C. in February 1984. Building Engineering at Bath University, where he played in the Short, A. A. (R.'36-'41), was appointed M.B.E. in the Queen's 1st XV and was awarded the title 'Clubman of the Year' in 1983. Birthday Honours List June 1983. Heavens, A. F. (T'72-77), visited us to have a look around the new Thomas, D. A. J. (Q.72-77), was awarded the Degree of B.Sc. at Science wing when he was in York recently for his daughter's Reading University in 1983 and is now the Meteorological christening. We congratulate him on his first born, on the award Officer at the Control Tower in Abu Dhabi Airport, U.A.E. He of a Ph.D. Degree at Cambridge University, and on his finds time off duty for Hockey and Wind Surfing. appointment as a Demonstrator in Astronomy at Edinburgh Townsend, P. R. F. (M.'68-73), was awarded the Degree of Ph.D. at University. Cambridge University for a thesis on the cost of office building. Hill, J. E. C. (R'25-'31), lately Master of Balliol College, Oxford, Toulmim, W. (S.H. '29-'34), with his wife Margaret, paid a visit to the published further thoughts on Milton, with a new book from School on the 18th April, the first for twenty three years, and Faber, 'The Experience of Defeat', which was given a major enjoyed touring both old and new buildings. He has now retired review in the 'Times'. and moved from Montreal to British Columbia. He kindly left Hodges, A. J. E. (S.H. '62-'67), was elected a Conservative member of a donation used to buy books for the School Library. Guildford Borough Council and appointed Chairman of a Committee on Housing and Environmental Health. 75 Births Old Peterite Club Eggleshaw, R. C, on 11th September 1983 to Richard and Members joining July 1984 Dominique a daughter, Abigail Nadine Susan. Abbey, M. J., Hall Farm, Long Marston, York Y05 8PQ. Harding, R. D., on 17th May 1984 to Richard and Jan a daughter, Atkinson, J. P., Quarry Garth, Broughton, Malton, North Yorkshire Y017 OQG. Nicola Jane. Binnington, J. P., 'Greystones', 357 Hull Road, York YOl 3LE. Bird, S. P., 59 Honnibal Street, Rynfidd, Benoni 1500, Transvaal, R.S.A. Bosomworth, Sarah A., Marderby Hall, Felixkirk, Thirsk, North Yorkshire Y07 2DR. Bowden, J. A., 2 Clifton, York Y03 6AE. Engagements Bradbury, S. F., Broom House, Husthwaite, York Y06 3SX. Prescott, Andrew R. to Miss Dorothy Hunter. Briggs, P. H., 60 Riverside Drive, Apt. 6-G, New York 10024, U.S.A. Butterworth, M. D., 9 Station Road, Upper Poppleton, York Y02 6PX. Campbell, A. P., 1 Saxty Way, Thirsk, North Yorkshire Y07 1SG. Carr, D. H., 117 The Village, Haxby, York Y03 8JH. Cass, M. A., 24 Mill Lane, Wigginton, York Y03 8PX. Marriages Chamieh, M. A., 50.D. Cornwall Gardens, London S.W.7. Foster, S., on 2nd April 1983 the Revd. Steven Foster to Miss Yvonne Clayton, Sarah E., Flint Mill Grange, Thorp Arch, Wetherby, West Yorkshire. White. Cockburn, Elizabeth, J., 9 Parsifal House, 521 Finchley Road, Hampstead, London NW3. Cockerill, P. H., 32 Church Lane, Kirkella, Hull, North Humberside. Cole, A. S. P., 'Meadowfields', Northallerton, North Yorkshire DL6 3QW. Connor, G. J., 173 North Road, Wallsend, Tyne & Wear NE28 8RQ. Deaths Cramb, M. W. J., 45 Allerton Drive, Nether Poppleton, York Y02 6NL. Birks, C. F., on 6th August 1983. Davidson, Rebecca J., 13 St.Peter's Grove, York Y03 6AQ. Field, C. E., on 22nd May, 1984. Davies, Beverley L., 159 York Road, Haxby, York Y03 8HB. Dobie, M. J., 109 Main Street, Askham Bryan, York Y02 3QS. Middlebrook, W. R., November 1983. Duffield, R. P., 22a Main Street, Fulford, York YOl 4PH. Reed, E. M. November 1983. Eddell, P. H. B., Holyrood House, Heck, Goole, North Yorkshire DN14 0BQ. Seed, M. H., September 1983. France, Katherine M., High House, Gill Bank Road, Ilkley, West Yorkshire. Shaw, H. P. G., in July 1984. Frank, J. A., 'Stoneridge,' Knox Lane, Deepdale, Scarborough, North Yorkshire. Weatherill, F. F., on 14th June 1984. Galley, S. D., Prospect House, Gate Helmsley, York Y04 1JS Wiseman, F. J., on 13th August 1984. Gardner, R. O. B., The Orchard, 34 Tadcaster Road, Dringhouses, York Y02 2LR. Gower, T. C, 138 Heslington Lane, York YOl 4ND. Winchurch, Jonathan C. (Manor 1976-81), died on 7th December Gray, A. P. M., Orchard House, Delves Ridge, Darley, Nr. Harrogate, North Yorks. 1983 in an accident on the coast at St. Andrew's, where he was a Green, M. J., Haxby Lodge, Haxby, York Y03 8LH. student at the University. At the funeral Mr. & Mrs. G. M. Hall, A. R., Manor House, Strensall, York Y03 5X. Shuttleworth represented the School and flowers were sent from the Hamilton, Charlotte, A., Wath Hall, Low Marishes, Malton, North Yorkshire Common Room. We extend our deepest sympathy to Jonathan's YOl7 0RJ. parents and family on their tragic bereavement. Hampshire, R. J., Hawthorn House, 2 Church Street, Riccall, York Y04 6PN. Maclldowie, Stewart (S.H.'21-'24), died on 1st December 1983 aged Heng, A. Y. Y., 36 Park Avenue, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG2 9BG. Haslam, M. P. G., Chapel Garth, Crayke, York Y06 4TE. 72, only eight days after returning from a tour of Japan and Pakistan Hiley, Angela J., Manor House, Oulston, Easingwold, York. where he had lectured on umpiring Hockey, a game to which he had Hopton, N. D., The Old Vicarage, 11 Church Lane, Nether Poppleton, York devoted much of his life here and in South Africa, as player, umpire Y02 6LB. and organiser at international level. He retired as Bursar of Houston, A. J. G., 'Fair View', Sutton on Forest, York Y06 1HB. Cheltenham Ladies College in 1980. Howie, F. W. H., Kelfield Lodge, Kelfield, York Y04 6RW. Hughes, R. W., 1 Dovecote Drive, Ledston, Castleford, West Yorkshire WF10 2BA. 76 Jacques, P. J. D., 5 St. Andrew's Court, Spen Lane, York YOl 2BD. Brindley, R. A., 'Linden Cottage', Harrington Road, Brighton, Sussex. Jibson, M. R., The Mile Farm, The Mile, Pocklington, York Y04 2HG Brown, C. A. F., 3 Potlitt Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire S75 1DJ. Johnson, P. M. L., 'Glenside', 11 Quarry Heads Lane, Durham City DH1 3DY. Burn, G. N., 37 Nursery Road, Upper Poppleton, York. Jordan, E. D., 15 Rosewood Drive, Mount Pleasant, Waterford, Eire Burn, P. H. C, The Sycamores, Albaston, Gunnislake, Cornwall PL18 9AL. Kaner, B. C, 77 Stockton Lane, York Y03 OJA. Burton, D. J. G. B., 24 Regency Court, Withdean Rise, Brighton, Sussex BN1 6YG. Kelly, P. J., 'Hallgarth', 11 Strensall Road, Huntington, York Y03 9RF. Carlile, J. W., 'Middlemarch', 2 Old Barn Court, Bircher, Leominster, Herefordshire Knox, A. K., 1/2 The Avenue, Clifton, York Y03 6AS. Cole, H. P., 14 Keirs Crescent, Patna, Ayrshire KA6 7NY. Kuiper, Deborah H., Carrock House,Hesket Newmarket, Wigton, Cumbria, Craven, J. A. G., Lt. R. N., 19 Marden Avenue, Donnington, Chichester, Sussex. CA7 8JT. Dickie, A. V. A., 75 Hale Drive, Mill Hill, London NW7 3EL. Lee, Samantha, 25 Clockwood Gardens, Yarm, Cleveland. Dodsworth, G. H., Well Hall, Well, Bedale, North Yorkshire DL8 2PX. Lyon, P. M., 'The Hollies', Acaster Malbis, York Y02 1UJ Dronfield, P. J., 'Thorpe Acre', The Thorpe, Hemingford Grey, Cambridgeshire. Nicholson, Cathryn F., The Old Vicarage, Northorpe, Nr. Gainsborough, Lines. Drury, C. J., 56 Shipton Road, York Y03 6RQ. DN21 4AR. Fawcett, T. P. N., The Old Vicarage, 54 High Street, Foxton, Cambridge CB2 6RP. Noyes, Amanda C, The Vicarage, Church Lane, Boroughbridge, York Y05 9BA. Foster, S., Rev.,The Vicarage, 47 Garraways, Coffee Hall, Milton Keynes, Potter, Claire L., Little Rushwood, Sutton Howgrave, Bedale, North Yorks Bedfordshire MK6 5DD. DL8 2NS. Gibson, R. J. Dr., 84 Circular Road, St. John's, Newfoundland. AIC 225. Proctor, J. G., Moor Park, Skelton Lane, Wigginton, York Y03 8RF. Gittins, P. T., 48 Lansdowne Road, Croydon, Surrey CRO 2BD. Rickman, M. S., B Vista Headland, 11 Headland Road, Hong Kong. Greenwood, P. T., 'Tall Trees', Owlwood Lane, Dunnington, York YOl 5PH. Rollo, K. G. T., 10 Bankside Close, Upper Poppleton, York Y02 6LH. Greetham, G. C, Chapelhead Farm, Crossroads, Keith, Banffshire AB5 3LQ. Rutterford, P. L., 7 Adel Park Gardens, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS16 8BN. Hall, P. L., 20 Bahram Road, West Bessacarr, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Santorsola, N., 29 Huntington Road, York Y03 7RL. DN4 7BG. Smirthwaite, Jane C, Topcliffe Parks, Topcliffe, Thirsk, North Yorkshire Y07 3SD. Harrison, J. D., 32 Turney Road, London SE21. Stevens, S. P., 2 Riverside Drive, Sprotborough, Doncaster, South Yorks DN5 7LE. Hirst, C. J. Captain, R.T.R., 45 St. Catherine's Road, Winchester, Hampshire Stone, A. F. M., The Manor House, Tollerton, York Y05 2EQ. S023 8PS. Turl, S., 3 Westfield Lane, Swanland, Hull, North Humberside HUH 3PG. Hitchenor, A. D., 4 Ings Road, Cadeby, Nr. Doncaster, South Yorkshire DN5 7SS. Venable, Elizabeth, A., c/o B.E.M.R.S., B.F.P.O.53. Holden, R. J., 10 Nelson Road, Wouldham, Rochester, Kent. Walker, H. G., 'Dale View', The Hills, Bradwell, Nr. Sheffield. Jacques, C. A. J., 5 St. Andrew's Court, Spen Lane, York YOl 2BD. Weaver, Helena L. W., 56 Castlewood Close, Clevedon, Bristol, Avon BS21 7HS. Jowett, A. C, 14 Heath Gardens, Manor Heath, Halifax, West Yorkshire HX3 OBD. White, J. G., 5 South Parade, Blossom Street, York Y02 2BA. Kaiser, R. A., Holly Tree Cottage, The Vale, Skelton, York. Wicks, R. J., Barnby Farm, Bossall, York Y06 7NS. Kaye, A. H., 3 Pear Tree Lane, Dunnington, York YOl 5QQ. Williamson, Sophia L. H., The Old House, Main Street, Fulford, York McGrath, A. P., 'Mallows', Dogmersfield, Basingstoke, Hants RG27 8SS. Wilson, E. R., 9 The Meadows, Westwoodside, Doncaster, South Yorks DN9 2HA. McGrath, J. A., 'Mallows', Dogmersfield, Basingstoke, Hants RG27 8SS. Wise, M. G., 4 The Green, Skelton, York Y03 6XU. Mainds, R. C. S., 55 Peel Close, Heslington, York YOl 5EN. Wombell, C. D., Bell Hall, Escrick, York Y04 6HL. Monro, N. P., Ill Shenley Road, Camberwell, London SE5 8NF. Motum, J. H., Home Farm House, Station Road, Shapwick, Bridgwater, Somerset. Parker, M. I., 127a Whittington Lane, Broughton, Preston, Lancashire. Change of Address Paveley, D. J., 24 Westwood, Bawtry, Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Ackroyd, C. R., 30 York Close, Higham Ferrers, Northants NN9 8JA. Pearson, J. S. D., 3 Belle Grove Place, Spital Tongues, Newcastle upon Tyne Aggarwal, R. K., 16 First Avenue, Hendon, London NW4 2RJ. NE2 4LH. Ainley, J. G., South Newington House, South Newington, Nr. Banbury, Precious, A. M., The Worsley Arms Hotel, Hovingham, North Yorkshire. Oxfordshire. Relton, R. A., 1 Rockville Grove, Manse Road, Linlithgow, West Lothian Andrew, P. A., 30 Millcroft, Westdene, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 5HB. EH49 6BZ. Atkinson, S. A., Flat 3, 139 Castlenav, Barnes, London S.W.13. Roberts, C. V., 2 Stockeld Lodge Farm Cottages, Wetherby, West Yorkshire Barker, T.,Sycamore Cottage, 27 Manor Road, Pitsford, Northampton. LS22 4AH. Barmsh, W. 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