The Dunelmian, July, 1945

THE DUNELMIAN, JULY, 1945.

VOL. 10. V FOURTH SERIES. NO. 17.

CONTENTS. A.T.C 443 O.D. War Service 455 Athletics 447 Preathers in Chapel 439 Avete 450 Rowing 447 Carpentry 445 School Library 444 Chess 445 School Notes 441 Cricket 445 Scout Notes 443 Editorial 435 Speeches 439 Farming 443 Sports, The 447 Fives 448 Swimming 449 Gymn 448 Tristram Society 444 In Memoriam 439 Valete 449 J.T.C. 442 V.E. Day 435 King's Scholarships 438 War Memorial Fund 438 Music 444 Young Farmers' Club .. 444 O.D. News 451 EDITORIAL. As usual, the hapless writer of the editorial finds that all his thunder has been stolen by other contributors, and that he is left to make bricks without straw. VE Day, the waterless Wear, 'Jack' Lawson and Dr. Bullock—all these are dealt with 'elsewhere in this issue." He will therefore confine himself to an expression of good wishes to all and sundry—to Mr. and Mrs. Bunbury and the three 'little B's.', to the boys who are leaving, to the rest of the School for pleasant holidays, and to his O.D. readers with the sincere hope that before long it may be possible to have an O.D. reunion on a big scale at the School.

V.E. DAY. We compressed all our excitement into one day, and added the second to our half-term holiday. After a short Thanksgiving Service in chapel the morning was spent in preparing the bonfire, and in seeing what the rest of Durham was doing—not very much, apparently, at that time in the morning. Volleys of 'blanks' from our gunnery experts reminded us of the occasion from time to time, and permission to smoke had been given, which provided same curious sights in various parts of the School precincts. In the afternoon we listened in Big School to Mr. Churchill and the allied commanders, and to the announcer describing the crowds basking in the sunshine outside Buckingham Palace. By that time it was raining heavily, so the projected gala on the Playgrounds was transferred to the Swimming Baths. A Sing-Song in Big School, and the King's speech on wireless led on to the bonfire on Top

435 Ground, round which we marched and sang with tireless energy and stentorian discord. Dormitory feasts to the small hours concluded a memorial day. The School's behaviour was admirable, and the Head of the School deserves much credit lor his organisation and leadership. H.K.L. The following address was given in Chapel by the Headmaster at the Thanksgiving Service on V.E. Sunday: — ' Not only with our lips, but in our lives.' I am going to concentrate, in what I have to say to you this evening, on one main point—I hope that this may help you to get into the right focus the tremendous events through which we are passing. What sort of a memory of V.E. Day are you going to have when you look back in a year's or five years' time? I think there's a danger of the picture which comes to your mind being rather blurred or trivial—flags, dormitory feasts and a bonfire ; so I want to try to give you something more definite to remember, if I can. There are many obvious things which I might speak about tonight—our national sense of thankfulness to God for this great deliverance from the shadow which has hung over us for so long ; let us make sure that we understand that in the right way—not that God has so used His power to direct the course of events that we were bound to win and Germany bound to lose, but that God has given to us and to our Allies the courage and endurance to achieve victory by our own wills and efforts ; I might speak to you of the self-sacrifice of the fallen, some of them, as you know, men who sat where you are sitting now—I have very much in mind to-night one of these, of conspicuously lovable and upright character, who was killed just four years ago, and the same kind of thoughts may be in the mind of many of us here ; I might pay tribute to the great leaders whom the hour matched with the danger —our King, President Roosevelt, Mr. Churchill and the leaders of our armed forces ; I might remind you of the war in the Far East, where our men are still facing danger and death—a war which must be carried through to victory no less relentlessly than the war in Europe if the world is to be given peace and happiness again. But all these things, vital as it is that we should remember them, have occupied the foremost place in all that you have heard and read this week, and one would have to be very thoughtless or stupid to forget them. I want to turn your thoughts, on this V.E. Sunday, to more domestic things—to what difference the War has made to the School, and to what difference the School can, and ought to, make to the world after the war— and when I say 'the School, I mean, of course, you yourselves. First, then, let us look back. And here we must begin by expres- sing our deep thankfulness that the School has come through the war as it has. So many of the things which at the beginning of the war one expected to happen have not happened—we have not had to evacuate, or been bombed, our difficulties with staff have been far less acute than in many schools, and our numbers have increased, and your lives here have remained remarkably normal in the big things that matter most. That last poin^is something to be really 436 thankful for—so many boys of your generation have had a broken education, or, through troubles quite beyond the control of their school or their parents, have had a school liie robbed of many of its opportunities and interests. 1 believe that Durham has been able to give to its war generation no less in all essentials than it gave to previous generations—and perhaps something more. And that brings me more directly to the question 'what difference has the war made to the lives of those who have been at school here since 1939 ?' Small things, perhaps, like travelling restrictions, sweet rationing, fewer athletic fixtures—the big things, as I have said, fortunately not altered—but has not something else been added? tlave we not felt, in our small society, the impact of the national sense of unity and purpose which has expressed itself in ways that are good—in more self-help, and, perhaps, also more self-denial, and in a truer sense of perspective than we sometimes had before the war, and a deeper realisation that school life is not an end in itself but a means to an end—a preparation for the larger life after school? There is always a danger that in the somewhat secluded life of a boarding school the small things may loom too large—the little rivalries and triumphs; and everyday routine, which are an important part of your training here, but which owe their import- ance, we must always try to remember, not to their own significance, but to what they can contribute towards making you upright men and good citizens when you leave. And that leads me to look forward. What are you going to do for the post-war world? My generation remembers, very vividly and perhaps rather bitterly, 1918 and after. There were high hopes when the first German War ended—'a war to end war'—'a world fit for heroes to live in'—international fellowship and prosperity and peace. Those hopes were not fulfilled—in our own country or in the world as a whole. Imperceptibly but terrilyingly we slipped back, as the years went on, into strife and suffering at home, and discord among the nations. An analysis of the causes of this would take me too long. There were mistakes on high ievels of statesmanship, a dreadfully large proportion of the younger generation—those who ought to have played a prominent part in our national life after the war— had fallen on the battlefields of France—that has been much less so, thank God, in this war, though some of the best have gone ; perhaps some of our ideals, as for instance in the League of Nations, were not firmly enough based on the realities of the world situation. But I am sure that so far as the schools were concerned, one thing contributed, in some degree, to the failure—and it is a thing Mfhich your generation should have no excuse for repeating. Thirty years ago Public Schools did not do very much to interest boys in national or international problems, and many public schoolboys did not adequately realise their obligations to the nation and the world in after life. Your generation should understand better than we did the political and social problems of your time—and I do not think there is any excuse for your not realising, too, that the better world for which we hope cannot be had for the wishing or the asking, but can only be achieved by as united an effort in time of peace as has carried us through in time of war. That is the challenge with which VE Day presents you. It is from among you that there must come both the leaders to plan and guide the new world, and also 437 the intelligent and energetic citizens of the rank and file to form the right kind of public opinion, without which no planning or leadership, however able and inspired, can possible succeed. Today we and Europe stand freed from fear—we have fought for freedom and won the fight for it. Can we rise to the opportunity and make that freedom safe for the world and for ourselves? Unless we show that we can use it, we shall lose it. Are you ready and determined, when you leave school, to give thought and time and trouble to political and social problems ; to live as 'good neighbours,' not caring only for your own interests but for those of others and pa ticularly those less fortunate than yourselves: to help forward, by your tolerance and broadmindedness, unity of classes in our own country, unity of Christians in the Church, and unity of nations in the world family ; and, above all, to show by self-control and steadi- ness of character that you are men who have learnt to use freedom, not as an opportunity for selfish indulgence, but as the essential foundation for fulness of life and unselfish achievement? Yes, that is the challenge of VE Day—for only so will you help to make our hopes of a better world come true, and be worthy of those who have died for us. One last point—I hope that the war has helped you to understand better, in two ways particularly, the big things in our Christian religion. The first is expressed in the words I have often quoted to you, 'the genius of Christianity lies in reverence for personality.' ! Reverence for personality, based on the infinite value of every human soul as a child of God, is the big thing in Jesus' outlook on life—and it is that, perhaps, more than anything else for which we have been fighting in this war, for the Nazi outlook denied the value of individual personality, and trampled on the freedom which is essential for its healthy growth. Secondly, that our religion must not be merely a comfort in trouble or a separate department of our lives, for use on Sundays only, but a spur to brave and adventurous living every day in the week—again in the spirit of Jesus, whose companionship with God was the mainspring of all that He did and said, and who faced the Cross, with His battle cry 'Thy will be done' on His lips, in the strength and courage that He won from God. Let me end with some words you know well: — ' Father, hear the prayer we offer; Not for ease that prayer shall be, But for strength that we may ever Live our lives courageously.' * WAR MEMORIAL FUND. £ s. a. Profit on 'To the School at War' ...... 14 6 6 Chapel collection on National Thanksgiving Sunday ... 7 4 4

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KING'S SCHOLARSHIPS. MARCH, 1945: — J. M. PORTEUS (Bow School, Durham). A. OYSTON (Chorister School, Durham). M. J. THISTLEWOOD (Mowden Hall School). Music EXHIBITION:—A. Oyston. 438 PREACHERS IN CHAPEL. EASTER TERM. Jan. 21.—The Headmaster. 28.—The Rev. F. A. Youngman. Feb. 4.—(Abbey) The Dean. 11.—Rev. H. A. Hopkins, Vicar of St. Nicholas', Durham. Feb. 18 and 25 \ • . . and March 11 - J The Headmaster, on Imagination. 4.—(Abbey) The Dean. 18 & 25.—Rev. F. A. Youngman, on 'The Atonement.' SUMMER TERM. May 6.—(Abbey) The Dean. 13.—The Headmaster. 20.—Canon Richardson. 27.—Rev. H. Y. Ganderton. June 3.—Rev. L. M. Schiff, Vicar of Spennymoor. 10.—(Abbey) Empire Youth Service. 24.—Rev. F. A. Youngman. July 1.—(Abbey) The Dean. 8.—Rev. D. W. Sillar, Vicar of St. Philip's, Newcastle upon Tyne. 15.—Rev. E. D. Clark, Vicar of St. Gabriel's, Newcastle upon Tyne. 22.—The Dean.

3n rtBemodam. MYLES CLAYTON RICHARDSON Born August 1928: died May 1945

Myles Richardson came to Poole House in September, 1942, from the Royal Grammar School, Newcastle-on-Tyne. He became seriously ill during the Christmas holidays, but after some weeks in hospital appeared to be on the way to recovery, and was able to return home. During the Easter holidays, however, he had a relapse and died soon after this term began. He was a boy of considerable intellectural promise—last July he obtained a School Certificate with one 'Very Good' and seven credits, and had made an excellent beginning as a Science specialist in the Lower Sixth ; and was keenly interested in animal life and gardening. He had a strong sense of duty, and a generous and willing disposition which made him many friends. His Housemaster's comment on his last report was 'Very public-spirited and helpful.' We offer our deep sympathy to his parents in their sorrow. H.K.L.

SPEECHES. Speech Day was held on July 3rd, when the Right Honourable J. J. Lawson, M.P. for Chester-le-Street in the late Parliament, presented the prizes. The weather was not very kind to us, but there was some cricket in the earlier part of the afternoon between

439 the School XI and Mr. H. C. Ferens' XI, and the attendance was considerably larger than in recent years. After welcoming Mr. Lawson, the Dean of Durham commented on some developments in Public School education since his own schooldays, sixty years ago. There was a greater width of interests in school life to-day, and the boys of this generation were, he thought, more critical and more alive to the flow of events outside school than his generation had been. Once again he expressed his regret that the Durham County Education Committee was prevented by its prejudices from allowing any of the boys under its control to avail themselves of the opportunities here, which the Chapter had offered them. The Headmaster began by welcoming the large number of parents present—it was the School's definite policy, he said, to make it possible for boys to keep in touch with home during term time, and he was glad that this would now be easier than it had been recently. He spoke of the part which O.D's. have played in the War—769 were now known to be on service, of whom 61 had lost their lives and 10 were missing. 63 awards had been won—1 D.S.O., 2 C.B.E., 11 O.B.E., 7 M.B.E., 10 M.C., 4 D.S.C., 12 D.F.C., 2 Bars to D.F.C., 2 A.F.C., 2 D.F.M., 1 V.D., 7 T.D., 1 War Cross of Greece and 1 Croix de Guerre. 21 O.D's had been mentioned in Despatches. The Headmaster then spoke of the School's past, present and future. It was a matter for great thankfulness that the School had come through the War so well, and the influence of the War years had expressed itself in school life in ways that were good— in more self-help, more self-denial and a truer sense of perspective. The School was absolutely full, with no definite vacancies until 1947, but chance vacancies occurred from time to time. The standard of work and games remained satisfactory, and out of school interests—a most important element in Public School education—were as flourishing as ever. With regard to the future, the Headmaster spoke of plans for building a central dining hall and kitchens as soon as possible, and also for completing the Chapel. He then appealed to parents to co-operate with the School in training boys to live as men who had learned to use freedom, not as an opportunity for selfish indulgence, but as the essential foundation for fulness of life and unselfish achievement. The Headmaster concluded by saying that the School would welcome, and co-operate with, whatever proposals the Government might make to carry out the Fleming Committee's Report ; and paid a cordial tribute to the parents for their generous response to the Chapter's recent suggestion of an increased payment to meet the rising costs of education. In his address to the boys Mr. Lawson spoke of his own experi- ences in the mining industry, and on Government Commissions in Italy, China and elsewhere ; and emphasised the duty of the rising generation to see that man should not be mastered by the machine, and that character, not cleverness, should be the dominant factor in government.

The prizewinners were as follows: — Gawan Taylor Prize for English Essay: G. D. Gilling-Smith.

440 Bishop Lee Prize for Divinity: 1, J. M. N. Ankers ; 2, T. A. Smithson, K.S., and P. G. Wickham. Ker Memorial Prize for Modern History: G. D. Gilling-Smith. Jackson Prize for Latin Prose: A. P. Ingham. Greek Prose: P. G. I. Green. Classical Sixth Form: A. P. Ingham. • Scott Latimer Prize for French: R. A. Forrest. Lowson Prize for Science: F. A. Rodwell. Science: E. A. Ffooks, K.S. Mathematics: T. A. Smithson, K.S. Headmaster's Prizes for good progress in the Sixth Form: J. Cox, M. de Redder, P. S. K. Renshaw, J. V. Sidgwick, P. G. Wickham, H. W. Young. Music: (Senior) 1, L. A. Officer ; 2, M. S. Richards. (Junior) S. Brooks and R. W. Smithson K.S. equal. Art: (Shell) 1, P. J. Gibbs ; 2, J. F. Sample. (Upper Remove) 1, G. A. Tiffin ; 2, J. Grainger. (Lower Remove) 1, T. N. Allison ; 2, S. Gill. English Recitations: (Senior) 1, E. D. Hughes; 2, G. D. Gilling-Smith ; 3, T. D. I. Drew. (Junior) 1, W. A. Ci Hindhaugh ; 2, D. L. Craven ; 3, J. M. Porteus and M. J, Thistlewood. French Recitations: (Sixth) R. A. Forrest. (Upper Fifth) A. S. Pratchek. (Lower Fifth) M. J. Thistlewood. (Shell and Removes) 1, D. L. Craven ; 2, J. E. Wynn. Temperley Cup: J. A. Robins. Graham Kerr Cup: P. T. Bainbridge. Fielding Cup: W. G. McKeag.

SCHOOL NOTES. EASTER TERM. Except for one short spell of severe frost and snow, the weather was mild. We are grateful to Loughborough College for again sending us a student for a fortnight's Athletics coaching. Canon Greenslade kindly gave three week-night addresses in Chapel during Lent. We had film shows by Major Bewicke from the Northern Command, and Commander Rogers from the Naval Centre, Darlington, and a lecture on the underground movement in Belgium by Lieut. Wendelen. Dr. Duff spoke to the Sixth Form on his YVest African tour, and the Rev. F. Wilson on missionary work in Korea. At the end of term the Choral Society and Orchestra performed one of Handel's Chandos Anthems, and other music, in Chapel. The Upper Fifth also gave an attractive performance of 'Twelfth Night,' which is their School Certificate play this year, to the rest of the School ; it had been originally intended to invite parents to this, but minor illness interfered a good deal with rehearsals, and it seemed wiser not to make it a public performance.

441 A Latin Recitation and Reading Competition, open to boys and girls in Durham and Northumberland, was held at King's College, Newcastle upon Tyne, in March, at which R. A. Forrest won the second prize, and J. U. Sidgwick was highly commended. We congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Spirit on the birth of a son, who was christened in Chapel on Easter Day. SUMMER TERM. New School Monitors since December are: — R. A. Forrest, A. G. McK Sinton, P. T. Bainbridge and K. A. Stone. The School Confirmation was held in the Cathedral on June 13th, when twenty-seven boys were confirmed by the Bishop of Durham. The Cross Country Race of the Durham County Association of Boys Clubs was held at the School on May 5th. 'Recits' took place on June 4th, and Miss Coey kindly adjudicated again. On June 4th Miss Chapman, whose nephew was in the Caffinites some years ago, spoke to the Sixth Form on missionary work in Burma. At the end of this term we say good-bye with much regret to Mr. J. R. Bunbury, who has been with us since 1940, and has been in charge of Modern Languages since Mr. Fisher left. We shall much miss his scholarship and exemplary thoroughness in the class-room, and also his manifold activities out of school. • He is only leaving us because Mrs. Bunbury's health has given cause for anxiety, and the doctor has advised a move to a warmer climate. We offer to both our best wishes for the future. Many O.D's. will learn with regret that Major E. G. A. Atkinson has resigned from the Staff, and taken up a post at Prince of Wales' College, Nairobi. Major Atkinson came to Durham in 1925, and taught here until 1940, when he joined the Army He was for some time House Tutor in Poole House, and Commanding Officer of the J.T.C. He will be remembered as a successful teacher of junior boys, and an enthusiastic cricketer. . Mr. J. M. Miller is also leaving. We offer him our thanks for all that he has done during his two years here, and our best wishes to him and to Mrs. Miller for the future. The Rev. L. J. Derrett will join the permanent Staff next term, from Ellesmere College. Mr. Derrett took his degree at St. John's College, Durham, in Classics and Theology, and will act as Chaplain here. We hope to welcome Capt. T. G. C. Woodford back next January, or even earlier. J.T.C. This year's Annual Inspection was by Colonel A. E. E. Chitty, D.S O. ; he was very pleased at the good work and bearing of the N.C.Os., and with the Contingent as a whole. Unfortunately his visit was so early in the year that we were unable to arrange a Field Day ; but we have had two during! the Summer Term. The first, thanks to the kindly co-operation of No. 4 I.T.C. and especially "E" Coy., was at Brancepeth, where "fire-power" became a more realistic term. The second, north of Wolsingham, was thirsty but useful, for we learnt that wireless is by no means certain, and that too great a distance between groups makes runners' work very awkward.

442 War Certificate "A" candidates have done well ; all (43, of whom 19 took part II) were successful. These notes cannot close without an expression of our gratitude to Major Le Fleming for his valuable work with the Contingent since his emergence irom "military" retirement, and of our regret that pressure of other duties deprives us of his assistance now. INTER-HOUSE MUSKETRY COMPETITION. Senior—School 311, Poole 284, Caffinite 279 (400 H.P.S.). Junior—Poole 81, Caffinite 55, School 48 (100 H.P.S.). F.H.S.

A.T.C. This term has seen a large increase in numbers, which is a definite improvement since we had been tending towards the ludicrous situation of one cadet being marched in column of route by four N.C.O's. The Flight now numbers nearly forty. Two field days have been held this term, for the first of which we returned to our old haunt, Sunderland, to visit a Naval Training Station. On the second we combined with the J.T.C. and accom- panied them on a field exercise at Wolsingham, wher$ we acted as a platoon of German paratroops ; ior this opportunity we are indebted to Captain Swainston and C.S.M. Robins. Our annual camp is this year to be held at Learning, Yorks, and we have high hopes of it being as successful as in previous years. J.C.

SCOUT NOTES. The number of the troop was limited to 42 so that more ambitious schemes could be undertaken in the Summer Term. Our T.L., H. W. Young, has joined the A.T.C. and M. A. Johnston has been appointed in his piace. The troop has won the Swimming Shield for the second year running, has come third in the Youth Organ- isations Swimming Gala, has improved its position in the Lonsdale Cup tests, and passed some 1st Class tests and won many badges. The Field Day was spent in patrol activities round Barnard Castle. A troop camp will be held for the first ten days of the holidays. M.A.J.

FARMING. Once again we are able to report favourably on the School's agricultural activities. A party of boys goes out each day to work on local farms. They usually set out feeling rather disgruntled, but spirits are high at the end of the day with the thought of two important lessons missed, and the prospect of a small gratuity. The Harvest Camp is to be held at Raby again this- summer, and 40 boys have volunteered to attend. The prospects are very good—especially as the camp is to be run by Mr. and Mrs. Green, who will provide plenty of strenuous work and plenty of good food. R.A.F.

443 YOUNG FARMERS' CLUB. Since last Christmas the club has done two things of note. We are now completely free of debt, and will begin next term on a profit-gaining basis ; once again our silos have rewarded the effort expended on them, for we won the County Silage Cup in the national competition. The silos have both been filled again this term. The pigs are to be sold at the end of term, while the allotment had an added impulse when Mr. Spirit joined the club in the gardening division We have had two special events, one in the Easter and the other during this term. The first was a film show on fruit farming, and the second an afternoon at Houghall on Wednesday, 27th of June. Mr. Green has again given invaluable time and assistance in all club activities. E.D.H. • MUSIC. The House Music Competition was won by Poole House with School House very close behind. The marks for the standards and individual events were Poole House 150, Caffinites 109, School House 102. For the House Programme School House scored 100. Caffinites 71 and Poole House 64 ; and for the Unison Song School House 80. Poole House 70 and Caffinites 50. Thus the final score was Poole House 284, School House 282, Caffinites 230—a very keenly con- tested competition. The finals were adjudicated by Dr. Ernest Bullock, for many years organist of Westminister Abbey, and now Professor of Music at Glasgow University, and Principal of the Royal Scottish Academy of Music. We felt much honoured to have such a distinguished musician with us, and greatly appreciated his expert advice and judgment. Next morning, after Chapel, Dr. Bullock gave us a brief but most impressive organ recital. He played the slow movement of an Organ Sonate by Hindemith and Bach's Prelude and Fugue in C minor. L.A.O.

SCHOOL LIBRARY. Books added to the library this term include:—"Keats"—Sidney Colvin ; "Path to Reconstruction"—Mrs. C. E. B. Russell ; "Into Battle"—Rt. Hon. W. S. Churchill; "Death and Tomorrow"— P. de Polnay ; "Pillars of Security"—Sir W. Beveridge ; "The Russian Peasant and other studies"—Sir John Maynard. R.A.F. P.G.I.G.

TRISTRAM SOCIETY. Several lectures have been given, including a very instructive and interesting one, by Captain Sommerville, on "Navigating a ship." A number of members visited Sacriston Colliery. With the prospect of easier travel facilities we are hoping that it will be possible to arrange for more outings, and also outside lecturers. M. de R. 444 CARPENTRY. At present the society is assisting in the construction of the new landing for Junior River. Also some members have been engaged in taking the woodwork of the air-raid shelters to pieces. J.A.R. CHESS. The only school, activity during the course of the year was the Arnison Cup Competition held in the Easter Term. In this Caffinites again proved their superiority, beating School House 5.0 and Pooleites 4.1. We are grateful to Mr. Miller for presiding at the meetings. P.N.McL. CRICKET. LST XI. June 2nd—v. 123 O.C.T.U., R.A. (home). School—110 (McKeag 24). O.C.T.U.—80 for 7 (McKeag 3 for 20). Drawn. June 6th—v. ST. PETER'S, YORK (away). School—102 (Crawford 30, McLaren 27). St. Peter's—87 (Ingham 5 for 36, Paterson 3 for 23). Won by 15 runs. June 9th—V. DURHAM CITY (home). School—105 for 9 (Crawford 42, R. W. Smithson 19, Gibson 17). Durham City—102 for 9 dec. (McLaren 3 for 8). Won by 1 wicket. June 13th—-v. BARNARD CASTLE (home). School—72 (Crawford 26, McLaren 16). Barnard Castle—75 for 4 (Paterson 2 for 24). Lost by 6 wickets. June 20th—v. THE FALCON'S (home). School—116 (McKeag 39, R. W. Smithson 33). Falcons—119 for 5 (McKeag 2 for 15). Lost by 5 wickets. June 23rd—v. MEDICALS 2nd XI (away). School—111 for 7 (Godfrey 46, Crawford 30). Medicals—110 for 4 dec. Won by 3 wickets. June 27th—v. AMPLEFORTH (home). School—28. Ampleforth—29 for 0. Lost by 10 wickets. June 30th—v. H. C. FERENS' XI. (home). H. C. Ferens' XI—145 for 4 dec. Rain stopped play. July 7t{J—V. R.G.S., NEWCASTLE (home). School—121 for 3 dec. (Gibson 59 n.o., Godfrey 23). R.G.S.—74 for 4 (McLaren 2 for 11). Drawn. 445 July 14th—v. DARLINGTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL (away). School—57 for 2 (McKeag 26, R. W. Smithson 24). D.G.S.—55 (Paterson 5 for 25, McKeag 3 for 3). Won by 8 wickets. "A" XI. May 23rd—v. RICHMOND GRAMMAR SCHOOL 1st XI (away). School—109 (Gibson 31 n.o., Godfrey 24). Richmond—59 (Ingham 5 for 20, Paterson 4 for 17). Won by 50 runs. 2nd XI. May 19th—v. DARLINGTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL 2nd XI (home). School—87 for 5 (T. A. Smithson 27 n.o,). D.G.S.—78 (Wilkinson 6 for 21, Wykes 3 for 17). Won by 5 wickets. June 20th—MORPETH GRAMMAR SCHOOL 1st XI (away). f School—23 (Walton 11). Morpeth—120 for 6 (Jones 2 for 10). Lost by 4 wickets and 97 runs.

COLTS . May 30th—v. MORPETH GRAMMAR SCHOOL 'A' XI (home). School—59. Morpeth—131 (Scott 5 for 13). Lost by 72 runs. June 6th—v. ST. PETER'S, York U-16 (home). School—71 (Craven 25, Smithson R. W., 24). Peter's—75 (Scott 3 for 15). Lost by 4 runs. June 27th—v. AMPLEFORTH U-16 (away). School-'—116 for 7 (Craven 41, Brooks 24, Mitcheson 22). Ampleforth—180 for 7 (Jones 3 for 48). Drawn. LITTLE CLUBS. May 30th—v. TONSTALL (home). School—53 (Mitcalfe 15, Trotter 14). Tonstall—41 (Mitcalfe 7 for 7, Lister 3 for 14). Won by 12 runs. June 9th—v. CORCHESTER (away). School—41 (Lister 14). Corchester—64 (Mitcalfe 6 for 28, Lister 3 for 7). Lost by 23 runs.

THE ST. PETER'S MATCH. Our innings started disastrously, the first 4 wickets falling for only 9 runs. Then, aided by a useful 16 from Gibson, we reached 29 for 7, when Crawford and McLaren started to knock the ball about. Between them they put on 57 runs and enabled the score' to rise to 102. Fortunately, St. Peter's wickets fell just as cheaply, and though a 9th wicket stand of 42 gave us some anxiety, we dismissed them all for 87.

446 THE AMPLEFORTH MATCH. Ampleforth won the toss and put us in to bat on a fairly sound wicket. Their opening bowlers were swinging the ball considerably, and our batsmen failed to meet it squarely as the final score of 28 suggests. Ampleforth passed this total without loss of wickets. ROWING. There were two sets of races this term, the first at Leeds. The races and results are as follows: — Oundle 1st v. Durham 1st—Oundle 1st (by 2£ lengths). St. Peter's 1st v. Durham 1st—St. Peter's 1st (by 3 feet). Leeds 2nd v. Durham 2nd—Leeds 2nd (by 3 feet). Leeds 3rd v. Durham 2nd—Leeds 3rd (by lengths). The following are races and results at York: — Durham 1st v. St. Peter's 1st—Durham 1st (by lengths). Durham 2nd v. St. Peter's 2nd—St. Peter's 2nd (by 6 feet). We welcome back to the River this term our old coach Lieut. Commander Bickmore ; and we are sorry that he has been handicapped by the breaking of the Stakes, which has left us with no water to row in. At present we are making a separate landing for Junior River which it is hoped will soon be finished. After the races against St. Peter's the following colours were awarded—1st Crew to P. T. Bainbridge, E. D. Hughes, V. A. Shaw, C. V. Scott. Coxing Colours to:—J. F. Sample. Junior Crew to:—K. A. Stone, J. H. Robson, H. W. Young., 2nd Crew Coxing Colours to:—D. A. Walton. J.A.R. ATHLETICS. The House Runs were held on Saturday, March 3rdj, under excellent conditions, the ground being perfectly dry and the weather cool. Caffinites won the Senior Run, and School House the Junior. J. H. Jacob set up a new record of 18 mins. 21 sees, in the Senior Run, and A. S. P. Gurney won the Junior, creating a record of 13 mins. 59 sees. On Wednesday, March 17th, we ran against the Bede Collegiate School, Sunderland, and won by 72 points to 48. M. A. Johnston gained first place ; his time was 18 mins. 26 sees. THE SPORTS. SENIORS. 1 MILE—1st Smith. 2nd Paterson. 3rd French. 5 m. 13 sees. £ MILE—1st French. 2nd Paterson. 3rd Smith. 2 m. 20 sees. I MILE—1st Craven. 2nd French. 3rd Ingham. 57 l/5th sees. HURDLES—1st Sinton. 2nd McLaren and Nicholson. 20 sees. 100 YARDS—1st Craven. 2nd French. 3rd McLaren. 11 2/5ths sees. LONG JUMP—1st Crawford. 2nd Familtan and Gibbs. 17 ft. 6 ins. HIGH JUMP—1st Nicholson. 2nd Crawford. 3rd Sinton. 4 ft. 11J ins. Discus—1st Lodge. 2nd Ingham. 3rd McLaren. 96 ft. MIDDLES : 1 MILE—1st Johnston. 2nd Brown. 3rd Gurney. 5 m. 15 sees.

447 J MILE—1st Johnston. 2nd Brown. 3rd Gurney. 2 m. 18 sees. I MILE—1st Pickering. 2nd Palframan. 3rd Gurney. 57 9/10ths sees, (record). HURDLES—1st Brooks. 2nd Pratchek. 3rd Wickham. 18 2/5th sees, (record). 100 YARDS—1st Brooks. 2nd Pickering. 3rd Palframam. 10 9/10th sees, (record). LONG JUMP—1st Brooks. 2nd Sharp. 3rd Pratchek. 17 ft. 8in. HIGH JUMP—1st Brooks. 2nd Kipping. 3rd Sharp. 5 ft. (record). JUNIORS : £ MILE—1st Addison. 2nd Cottam. 3rd Lister. 66 2/5th sees. HURDLES—1st Jackson. 2nd Cottam. 3rd Hughes. 20 l/5th sees. 100 YARDS—1st Addison. 2nd Jackson. 3rd Robinson. 12 L/5th sees. HIGH JUMP—1st Cottam. 2nd McCoull. 3rd Lister. 4 ft. 6 ins. LONG JUMP—1st Jackson. 2nd Cottam. 3rd Fletcher. 15 ft. 3 in. CHALLENGE CUP—D. G. French (12 points). SINTON CUP—Caffinites (171 points). MIDDLE CUP—Caffinites (98 points). BLAND MEDAL—Caffinites (445 points). After the Sports, School Athletic Colours were awarded to:—D. G. French, J. H. Jacob, M. A. Johnston, C. I. McN. Smith, T. C. Craven and A. T. Brown. R.A.F.

GYM. The Gym Competition was held at the end of the Easter Term and was again judged by Mr. Maule, of the Johnston School. We are very grateful for the excellent coaching and unfailing enthusiasm of Mr. Levesley. The result of the Gym Competition was: — JUNIOR : 1st Pooleites. 2nd Caffinites. 3rd Bungites. SENIOR : 1st Caffinites (467). 2nd Pooleites (449). 3rd Bungites (365). The Junior Medal was won by Dickinson (39) ; Brooks 2nd (34). The Senior Medal was won for the third time by Scott (43) ;. Jacob 2nd (29). C.V.S.

FIVES. In the two school matches, we beat Durham Colleges 104—96 ; and lost to our annual opponents, H. C. Ferens' IV, 58—29. In the first round of the Senior House Fives, Poole beat Bungites, 15—5, 15—5, 15—3, and then beat Caffinites 17—14, 4—15, 15—8, 15—10. The Junior House Fives was won by Bungites. The Senior singles was won by W. G. McKeag (Bungites), the middle by E. C. Craven (Caffinites) and the Junior by F. T. Nelson (Bungites). School Colours were awarded to J. M. Lewis, A. K. Paterson, W. G. McKeag, A. T. Crawford. Once again our thanks are due to Mr. Ferens for his keen and helpful interest. A.P.I. 448 SWIMMING. We have had one swimming match so far this term, against Barnard Castle^ and have another later against Ampleforth. We beat Barnard Castle by 41 to 35 points. We are continuing Swimming Standards this year so that every- one has a chance to help his House in the Swimming Sports. J.C. LIFE SAVING.

One exam, has been held this term and we kept up our record of no failures. 1st Class Instructor—Hofmann. Bronze Medallion—Dal ton, Hough, Charlewood, Caldwell, Holden, Millar, Holmes. We are arranging an exam, for the Award of Merit early next term.

VALETE.

SCHOOL HOUSE. December, 1944 : BRYSON, D. R.—MVI1 ; came 19413 ; Captain of Swimming 1944. CLIFFORD, D. R.—K.S. ; MVI1 ; came 19403 ; Mon. ; 3rd Crew (cox) 1942; Librarian; Jackson Prize 1944; Flt./Sgt. A.T.C.; Baker Exhibition, St. John's College, Cambridge. DREW, P. A.—MV1 ; came 1940s ; Mon. ; 1st XV 1943-4 (capt.) ; Athletic Colour 1944 ; Shooting Eight 1942-3-4 (capt.) ; C.S.M. J.T.C. GREEN, M. T.—Shell ; came 19413. KIRKUP, B. S.—MV2 ; came 19423. TAYLOR, R. W.—MV1 ; came 19421. WALTON, D. F.—MV1 ; came 19433. March, 1945: CARRICK, G. M.—Shell ; came 19431. JONES, B. T.—MVI1 ; came 19393 ; 4th Crew 1944 ; Shooting Eight 1942-3-4-5 (capt.) ; Laing Cup 1945 ; Sgt. J.T.C. WALKER, A. H. (D)—MVI2 ; came 19413 ; 1st XV 1944 ; Hurdles Cup 1944; Flt./Sgt. A.T.C.

CAFFINITES. December, 1944: APPLETON, C. C.—MVI2 ; came 19402 ; Sgt. J.T.C. REED, D. W. (D)—Sh. ; came 19423. WINTERBOTTOM, W. J. (D)—MVI2 ; came 19421 ; 1st XV 1944-45 ; L.Cpl. J.T.C. March, 1945: ROBSON, A. (D)—Sh. ; came 19422.

POOLE HOUSE. December, 1944: ABEL, A. N. S. (D)—Sh. ; came 19423. ALLEN, F. A. P.—CV1 ; came 19411 ; 2nd XV 1943 ; 5th Crew 1942 ; 3rd Crew 1943 ; 1st Crew 1944 ; Cpl. J.T.C. 449 U Lf

HAYHURST-FRANCE C.—VI1 ; came 19403 ; Sergt. J.T.C. March, 1945: FOWKE, H.M.—MVi ; came 19393 ; LST XV 1944-5 ; L/Cpl. J.T.C. HIRD, D. H.— MVi ; came 19412. LEWIS, J. M.—VI2 ; came 19393 ; 2nd XV 1943 ; lst XV 1944-45 ; Capt. Athletics ; 5th Crew 1944 ; Sergt. J.T.C. SCHELI.ENBERG, A. G.—MV2 ; came 19413.

AVETE.

SCHOOL HOUSE. January, 1945: HUNTER, D. S. ; son of A. F. Hunter, Esq., 2, Londonderry Rd., Seaham Harbour. JOHNSON, R. ; son of H. S. Johnson, Esq., South Farm, Kibbiesworth. MCCOULL, R. P. ; son of Surgeon-Capt. G. McCoull, "Tyne View," Prudhoe. MURRAY, D. C. ; son of Dr. W. C. Murray, "Ainsyde," Hetton Rd., Hough ton-le-Spring. NATHAN, M. A. ; son of C. Nathan, Esq., 86, Melrose Avenue, London N.W.2. PORTEUS, J. M. ; son of Rev. C. F. Porteus, Whorlton Vicarage, Barnard Castle. TWIDLE, R. S. H. ; son of Rev. A. E. Twidle, The Rectory, Thwing, Driffield, East Yorkshire. May, 1945: BROWN, R. I. ; son of J. V. Brown, Esq., "Blackbanks," Wolsingham. SWAINSTON, R. A. (D) ; son of J. Swainston, Esq., 11, Dryburn Road, Durham. WILKINSON, T. J. ; son of T. E. Wilkinson, Esq., 95, North Road, Darlington.

CAFFINITES. January, 1945: HUGHES, J. R. P. (D) ; son of J. L. Hughes, Esq., Arndor, Farnley Hey Road, Durham. JOHNSTON, W. R. (D) ; son of W. Johnston, Esq., Stonford, Whitesmocks, Durham. WEBB, P. (D) ; son of J. Webb, Esq., 4, Hudson Street, Dean Bank, Ferryhill. May, 1945: BROWN, J. C. ; son of Dr. F. A. Brown, Manor House, Ferryhill.

POOLE HOUSE. January, 1945: HINDHAUGH, W. A. C. (D) ; son of W. G. Hindhaugh, Esq., Hillcrest, Etherley Lane, Bishop Auckland. May, 1945: ADDISON, P. (D) ; son of K. C. Addison, Esq., The Cottage, Neville's Cross, Durham. BLACK, B. A. ; son of B. Black Esq., 2, Osborne Court, Jesmond, Newcastle-ott-Tyne 2.

450 GREENWELL, A. J. (D) ; son of G. Greenwell, Esq., 33, Silver St., Durham. LOWE, D. (D) ; son of C. W. Lowe, Esq., Faweett House, Belmont, Durham. NEUBAUER, H. ; son of Dr. K.Neubauer, 15, Lilburn Gardens, South Gosforth, Newcastle-on-Tyne 3. THISTLEWOOD, M. J. ; son of Rev. S. S. Thistlewood, 77, Holywell Avenue, Whitley Bay.

O.D. NEWS. The Annual General Meeting of the O.D. Society was held at the School on the evening of Speech Day, June 30th. H. S. Harrison was elected President of the Society in succession to the late Canon R. H. J. Poole. Lt.-Col. T. C. Squance and G. M. Bell were elected members of the Committee. It was decided that a special meeting should be held in Newcastle, in January, to discuss the future activities of the Society. A notice will be sent out to members towards the end of the year. Col. John Turnbull has been appointed a Deputy-Lieutenant for Durham County. J. Blumer is Mayor of Darlington for the present year. Brigadier C. D. Marley has been appointed to serve on the Allied Control Commission for the control of coal in Germany. H. S. Harrison and H. C. Ferens have been re-elected, and C. F. Meikle elected for the first time, to membership of the House of Laity in the Church Assembly. The Rev. C. G. P. Wells has been appointed Rural Dean of Chichester. J. V. Cowgill, who was British Resident in Negri Sembilan at the outbreak of war, fell into enemy hands when Singapore was captured. News of him reached his brother last year and he was then apparently in good health and being well treated. G. Morpeth has been taken into partnership in the Newcastle firm of solicitors, Watson, Burton, Booth and Robinson. Dr. E. F. Dawson-Walker has been appointed temporary Medical Officer for Easington Rural District. G. H. P. Grenfell is a Freeman Vintner in the City of London. He was admitted to Livery in July, 1935. R. H. Charlton, manager of Dawdon Colliery, Seaham, received in February the congratulations of Lord Londonderry and Mr. Thomas Hornsby, the Regional Fuel Controller, on his pit's out- put, the target figure having been exceeded for two weeks in succession. BIRTHS. CAVELL.—On March 21st, 1945, to Mary (nee Watts), wife of A. Corry Cavell, a sister for Anne, Elizabeth and Jane. FAWCUS.—On May 31st, 1945, at Barelees, Cornhill-on-Tweed, to Hazel, wife of Capt. John Fawcus, a son. FERGUSON.—On January 26th, 1945, at Boston Hospital, Lincoln- shire, to Rosemary Joy, wife of Malcolm A. P. Ferguson, a son, Alastair Stuart. FERRY.—On June 11th, 1945, at Ascot Nursing Home, Linthorpe> 451 to Rena (nee Lamb), wife of Sub.-Lieut, E. K. Ferry, R.N.V.R., a sister for Peter. GILBERTSON.—On February 4th, 1945, at the Sunderland Infirmary, to Dorothy (nee Barkes), wife of Capt. G. Gilbertson, a brother for Peter. GRENFELL.—On January 24th, 1945, to Joyce (nee Collinge), wife of Gerald Grenfell, a son, Robert Martin Pasco. NICHOLSON.—On May 19th, 1945, to Annette, wife of F/O. F. Nicholson, a son, John. VNISBET.—On June 11th, 1945, at 3, The Fell Side, Newcastle-on- Tyne, to Sarah, wife of Sidney C. Nisbet, a daughter. SCURR.—On October 26th, 1944, at Ootacamund, India, to Eileen, wife of Lieut. Commander W. L. Scurr, R.I.N.V.R., a second son. SPENCER.—On November 25th, 1944, at Sevenoaks, Kent, to Diana (nee Watson), wife of W. H. Spencer, a daughter, Robin Elizabeth. SPRAGGON.—On January 21st, 1945, at Newcastle General Hospital, to Phyllis, wife of Mark M. Spraggon, a daughter. WILLIAMS.—On April 15th, 1945, to Gay (nee Gaze), wife of Major J. S. H. Williams, D.C.L.I., a brother for Ann—Peter John. DEATHS. HIND.—At Symondsbury, Dorset, on May 4th, 1945, the Rev. Henry Norman Hind, M.A., aged 83 (S.H. 1874-1880). HOLLAND SMITH.—At Lynton, N. Devon, in February, 1945, T. Holland Smith, aged 79. JACKSON.—At Corbridge, on January 25th, 1945, Dr. Daniel Noel Jackson, M.B.E., aged 73 (S.H. 1883-1888). OFFICER.—At Edinburgh, on April 28th, 1945, John Lidell Officer, O.B.E., W.S., aged 78 (S.H. 1878-1884).

OBITUARY. T. HOLLAND SMITH was music master at the School for 30 years. He also taught French and German. He studied music at Frankfurt Conservatoire under Humperdinck, the famous author of "Hansel and Gretel," and came to Durham in 1902. On his retirement in 1932 he went to live in Italy, but since the outbreak of war he had been living in North Devon—first at Barnstaple with his friend Cyril Scott, the well-known composer, and latterly at Lynmouth. His charming courtesy and unassuming friendliness endeared him to many generations of Dunelmians, and those who had the good fortune to be his pupils will recall with gratitude the help and encouragement he gave them.

DANIEL NOEL JACKSON died suddenly at Corbridge, on January 25th, while attending soldiers in their billet. He entered the School in 1883 and played on the lst XI and lst XV. In 1888 he proceeded to Durham University, where he became an M.B. and B.S. He represented the University and Northumber- land County at rugger and lawn tennis and also played hockey for Northumberland. He had been a medical practitioner in Corbridge since 1894. He had had a long association with Red Cross and First Aid work, 452 and in 1937 was appointed Medical Officer of Northumberland County Branch of the Red Cross Society. In the same year Life Membership of the B.R.C.S. was conferred upon him. He was also Medical Officer to Hallington Hall Red Cross Auxiliary Hospital and Secretary of the Corbridge detachment of the B.R.C.S. In 1919 he was awarded the M.B.E. for his work as Medical Officer to Dilston Red Cross Hospital during the last war. An official of the Northumberland Branch of the Red Cross Society writes of him—"His wonderful work was so unostentatious and his dislike of publicity was so great that much of his work and kindness was hardly realized by the public, but those who received it will never forget it. Perhaps the most spectacular work he did was in his garden. In this he was an expert and crowds of people derived pleasure from it. In spite of himself he was really famous for the wonderful show of colour which could be seen from the river. Dr. Jackson died, as he had lived, in active service to the suffering and he has left a rich heritage and splendid example to the Northumberland Branch of the Red Cross."

JOHN LIDELL OFFICER entered the School in 1878. He left in 1884 and went to Edinburgh University, where he rowed in the University Crew and represented the University at golf. He was admitted a member of the W.S. Society in 1891. For many years he was agent and clerk to the Convention of Royal Burghs and was well-known among municipal representatives in all parts of Scotland. A man of shrewd judgment and wide knowledge of local government matters, he took a large part in guiding the delibera- tions of this ancient assembly. He received the O.B.E. in 1935. He was a distinguished Freemason. Like his father before him, he was Master of the Lodge of Edinburgh (Mary's Chapel), No. 1 on the Roll of the Grand Lodge of Scotland. He had attained to the 32nd Degree. An Edinburgh O.D. writes—"He was a very keen O.D. To meet him in the streets of Edinburgh was to be transported at once into a Dunelmian atmosphere. His eagerness for the latest news of the School and of O.D's., and the obvious delight with which he produced his own recollections of Durham were evidence of his great love for the place and all who belonged to it."

MARRIAGES. BARNLEY-PEARSON.—On April 4th, 1945, at Evanston, Illinois, George Ridley, son of Richard W. and Mrs. Barnley, of Sunny Cross, Nunthorpe, to Helen, second daughter of George W. and Mrs. Pearson, of Evanston. BRETT-DAVEY.—On July 7th, 1945, at St. Lawrence's Church, Church Stretton, Harold Justice Brett, youngest son of the late Alfred Brett of Harrogate and Mrs. E. C. Kingdon of Sedlescombe, Sussex, to Elizabeth Anne Davey, youngest daughter of Mr£ and the late Mr. E. A. Davey of Capetown, S. Africa.

453 BUCKNALL-GRIEVES —On January 27th, 1945, at St. Mark's, North Audley Street, Lieut. Roger C. Bucknail, R.N., to Gillian Margery (W.R.N.S.), only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. M. Grieves, of Ilfracombe, Devon. CAPPON-HAY.—On June 6th, 1945, at Glenearn, Bridge of Earn, James Denis, son of the late Major and Mrs. T. M. Cappon, Dundee, to Beatrix Sheila Wilkie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James D. Hay, Glenearn, Bridge of Earn. COOTE-OLIVER.—On March 3rd, 1945, at Plymouth, Lieut. Com- mander (S) Dermot Chenevix Coote, R.N., of Newcastle, to Second Officer Dorothy Oliver, W.R.N.S., of Plymouth. GREENFIELD-ANDERSON.—On February 8th, 1945, at Brandon Parish Church, Major P. Greenfield, M.C., R.H.A., to Wren (T.) Margaret Anderson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Anderson, of Langley Bridge, Durham. KERRICH-WALKER-FULLER.—On January 24th, 1945, at All Saints' Church, Arezzo, Italy, Capt. H. Y. Kerrich-Walker, R.A., son of Mrs. Kerrich-Walker and the late Mr. W. B. Kerrich- Walker, J.P. (O.D.) of 59, Holywell Avenue, Monkseaton, to N/Officer Hazel Adeline Fuller, I.M.N.S., elder daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. H. B. M. Fuller of Abadan, Persia. PATTERSON-PHILLIPS.—On December 2nd, 1944, at Hexham Abbey, Capt. C. D. Patterson, R.N.F., elder son of Mr. and Mrs. William Patterson, Hexham, to Joan Phillips, W.R.N.S., daughter of Major P. P. and Mrs. Phillips, Hexham. SMITH-SAUNDERS.—In 1942, Capt. W. H. Smith, 9th Gurkha Rifles, to Phyllis Jane Saunders.

ENGAGEMENTS.

CAPT. B. J. S. PROUD, Green Howards, only son of Capt. and Mrs. Ben Proud, 15, Oaklands, Gosforth, and Marie, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Boston, of South Holme, Thirsk Road, Northallerton. MAJOR A. SHAWYER to Grace Katharine Powlett,youngest daughter of the late Archdeacon Godfrey Scott Smith and of Mrs. Smith, Garth House, Cartmel, Lanes. CAPTAIN D. C. B. SHORTER, 9th Gurkha Rifles, to Miss Audrey Elwood, of London. M. W. T. THORP, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. S. Thorp, of Waverley, The Oval, Benton, near Newcastle, to Carol, eldest daughter of Mr. G. H. Valentine, O.B.E., of Woodside, Caterham, Surrey, and of the late Mrs. G. H. Valentine. F. R. USHER to Ann, youngest daughter of the late Harry Tyrrell- Gray, F.R.C.S., M.C., and of Mrs. Tyrell-Gray, The Mount, Ripon.

454 O.D. WAR SERVICE.

JULY, 1945.

The following additions and corrections have been received since the last issue of " The Dunelmian." Information about O.D.'s in the Forces will be gratefully received by F. A. Youngman, The Caffinites, Durham. Aarvold, C. D. ... Lt. Col., R.A.T.A. Awarded O.B.E. Addison, D. W. L.A/C., R.A.F.V.R. Allen, J. O. P/O., R.A.F.V.R., S.E.A.C. Appleton, C. C. ... Officer Cadet, D.L.I. Armstrong, A. H. R.M. Armstrong, Rev. J., O.B.E. Chaplain, R.N. Armstrong, J. G. Intelligence Corps. Arnott, S„ C.B.E., D.S.O Major General, D.D.M.S. Atkinson, B. A. Sergt., Royal Corps of Signals Special Wireless, S.H.A.E.F., B.L.A. Bailey, J. M. S/Ldr., R.A.F.V.R. Baily, J. C. Capt., D.L.I. Bain, A. T. Major, East Lancashire Regt. KILLED IN ACTION. Bainbridge, W. G. Fit. Lt., R.A.F.V.R. Baker, R. j. S. Major, R.E., D.A.D.A.P.S., S.E.A.C. Balfour, P. D. ... Capt., R.A., B.L.A. Banister, M. J. ... Sub. Lt., Fleet Air Arm. ACCIDENTALLY KILLED ON ACTIVE SERVICE. (Cor- rection) . Barnley, G. R. Major, R.A. British Army Staff, Washington Bayston, W. Army, Primary Training. Black, A. Capt. Black, G. Capt. Blumer, E. N. F. Fit. Lt., R.A.F.V.R. (T.), A.T.C., Liaison Officer at R.C.A.F. Station. Brooks, C. L/Cpl., Intelligence Corps. Brown, A. F. R. Major, Burma Intelligence Corps. Brown, E. I. Capt., I.A. Transferred to I.C.S. Brown, K. R. Midshipman, R.N.V.R. Browne, M. A. Army. Brunton-Reed, K Lt. Col., General Staff. Burgess, R. Lt., R.C.S. Burrell, R. Sq. Ldr., R.A.F. Wounded. Awarded D.F.C. and Air Efficiency Award. Caldwell, D. Y. . Capt., D.L.I. Prisoner of War. Liberated. Caldwell, G. Y. . Ord./Seaman. Collin, T. C.S.M., C.M.P. In India. Coote, M. C. Major, R.E., K.G. V's Bengal S. and M. Gp„ I.E.

455 Crofton, K. H. ... Lt., R.A. Prisoner of War in Italy. Escaped. Cunningham, A. D. Fit. Lt. (Pilot), R.A.F.V.R. Davis, R. W. ... Major, R.A.C. Deller, J. R. Capt., R.T.R. Dixon, W. M. 2nd Lt., Recce Regt., R.A.S.C. Dixon-Johnson, C. J. Major, R.C.S. Dodds, J. B. Major, R.E. Mentioned in Despatches. Durand, C. H. S. Major, K.E. VII's Cavalry, I.A. Ferguson, C. G. Major, 12th Frontier Force Regt., India Command. Wounded. Ferry, E. K. Sub. Lt., R.N.V.R. Forster, D. R. ... Lt., R.N. Awarded D.S.C. Forsyth, J. A. ... Officer Cadet. In India. Fowke, R. M. ... R.M. Frater, J. C. Lt. (A) R.N.V.R. KILLED ON ACTIVE SERVICE. French, T. O. ... R.N. Gilbertson, G. ... Capt., 4th/7th Dragoon Guards. Awarded Croix de Guerre. Glenton, E. C. ... Major, R.A., C.M.F. Mentioned in Despatches. Good, E. D., O.B.E. Brigadier, R.C.S. Gordon-RuSsell, G.D. Capt., I.A. Gray, D. M. Major, R. Scots Fusiliers. Awarded M.C. Greenwood, W. T. .Capt., D.L.I. Grenfell, G. H. P. Capt., W. Yorks. Regt., P.W.O. Awarded T.D. Grey, H. H. Staff Capt., A.A. Griffin, R. C. ... F./O., R.A.F. Awarded D.F.M. Hastings, K. N. Lt., R.E. Hawkins, R. A. O.C.T.U., Sandhurst. Hayhurst-France, C. R.M. Heron, M. Sub. Lt., R.N.V.R. Heselton, P. Pre-O.C.T.U. Hewitt, S. B. Major, R.A.C. Twice Mentioned in Despatches. Hilton, T. K. ... Lt., R.E. Hobbis, D. O., D.F.C. Sq. Ldr., R.A.F. Previously reported missing, now presumed KILLED IN ACTION. Horsley, L. M. ... Sergt., Royal Canadian Signals. Hudson, J. C. ... Lt., R.A.C. Hunter, B. Sergt., R.A.F., Bomber Command. Missing. Hunter, H. L. ... Lt. Col., Army Educational Corps. Awarded M.B.E. Hunter, J. S. Capt., R.A.M.C., S.E.A.C. Jackson, G. M. F. Officer Cadet. In India. Kelly, A.D. Major, R'.A.M.C., T.A. Awarded M.B.E. Kinch. T. P. Fit. Lt., R.A.F. Laing, P. E.. R.A.C. Lambert, D. C. ... Capt., Nigeria Regt., R.W.A.F.F. Lewis, J. M. R.M. Linton, D. E> Tpr., Inns of Court Regt., R.A.C.

456 Linton, J. E. Pte., R.A.M.C. Prisoner of War. Liberated. Linton, P. N. ... Tpr., 12th Royal Lancers, R.A.C. Lishman, S. H. ... Capt., R.A.M.C. Lister, J. L. Air Gunner, R.A.F. Lord, R. F. R.A.F. McCall, S.F. Capt. In India. McNay, B. R. F. Major, S.E.A.C. Mather, B. H. ... R.N., Intelligence. Mather, W. H. ... Lt. Col., D.L.I. Awarded T.D. and O.B.E. Morpeth, G. Lt. Col., R.A. Awarded O.B.E. Nicol, D. F. Cpl., Intelligence Corps, S.E.A.C. Officer, W. J. ... Col. R. A.M.C. Awarded O.B.E. Opie, J Lt., R.A. Palmer, M. O. ... Lt. Col., R.A., A.Q.M.G., S.E.A.C. Men- tioned in Despatches. Paulin, E. E. Capt., R.A., India Command. Paulin, L. Lt., R.N.V.R. Pitt, R. A. M.N. Pittam, M. Petty Officer, R.N.V.R. Plummer, G. A. Lt., D.L.I. Proctor, P. F/O., R.A.F., S.E.A.A.F. Rahmer, H. S. ... 2nd Lt., D.L.I. Ramsey, E. C. ... Sub. Lt., R.N.V.R. Raper, R. B. F/0., R.A.F.V.R. Richards, D. N. Midshipman, M.N. Richmond, L. F. Major, R.A.M.C. Awarded T.D. Richmond, R. L. Wing Cmdr., R.A.F. Awarded O.B.E. Roberts, R. A. ... Staff Capt., B.L.A. Roberts, W. L. ... Sergt., S.A.A.F., U.D.F. (Correction). Robinson, G. ,W. Major, R.T.R. (Correction). Saint, T. M. C. ... Invalided out of Army. Sample, W. R. B. Lt. Col., R.A., 7th Indian Field Regt., S.E.A.C. Scott, M. S. S. ... Lt., 8th D.L.I. Prisoner of War. Liberated. Scott, W. P. ... Sergt., R.A.F., S.E.A.A.F. Scurr, B. C. Lt. Cmdr., R.N.V.R. Scurr, W. L. Lt. Comdr., R.N.V.R. Shawyer, A. Major, 6th Rajputana Rifles. Shorter, D. C. B. Capt., 9th Gurkha Rifles. Shortt, C. R., M.B.E, Lt. Col., R.A. Mentioned in Despatches. , Smith, W. H. ... Capt., 9th Gurkha Rifles. Sowerby, J. G. ... Invalided out of Army. Spencer, G. D. ... Major, K.O.S.B., att'd King's African Rifles. Spencer, W. H. ... Invalided out of Navy. Stead, P. Y., D.F.C. Fit. Lt., R.A.F.V.R. Prisoner of War. Liberated. Stead, W. H. ... Sub. Lt. (E.), R.N. Stephenson, L. ... Fit. Lt., R.A.F.V.R. Awarded Bar to D.F.C. Stephenson, J. H. Invalided out of R.A.F.

457 Stephenson, M. W. Sergt. Pilot, R.A.F.V.R. Previously reported missing, now presumed KILLED IN ACTION. Syme, N. R. Capt., 12th Field Security Section of Military Intelligence, Italy. Symonds, G. C. C. Capt., A.D. Corps. Thomas, A. T. G., M.D Group Capt., R.A.F., Deputy Principal Medical Officer, Transport Command. Thomas, G. I. ... R.A.S.C. Thomas, LI. C. ... Major. Thompson, H. L. F. R.A.F.V.R., Air Sea Rescue Branch. ACCIDENTLY KILLED ON ACTIVE SERVICE. Thompson, J. R.N.V.R. Thorp, R. L. .Capt., R.A.S.C. Trail, J. H. Major, D.L.I. Awarded M.B.E. Turnbull, J. A. 2nd Lt., D.L.I. Turner, G. C. S. Sergt., Intelligence Corps. Prisoner of War Liberated. Usher, F. R. ... Lt., R. Norfolk Regt. Invalided out. Varah, W. O. ... Lt., att'd East Yorks Regt. Wounded. Awarded M.C. Walker, W. D. ... Lt. Col., G.H.Q., Home Forces. Awarded O.B.E. Watson, O. D. ... F/O., R.A.F.V.R. Watson, R.B. ... F/O., R.A.V.R. Weightman, W. A. Lt., 2nd D.L.I., S.E.A.C. Weir, G. D. Major, G.S.O. 2, British Army Staff, N. America. Granted indefinite leave. Williams, J. S. H. Major, Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry. Wounded at Anzio. Wood, G. B. Staff Captain.

In addition to those whose names appear in the above list, the following O.D.'s are known to have been liberated from Prisoner of War camps :—G. T. Bainbridge, K. A. Clark, W. H. Cooper, R. W. Dennis, W. M. W. Fowler, C. H. R. Gee, D. P. Hamilton, E. H. Kidd, R. F. Kirby, J. Lace, F. R. M. Martin, R. I. Pitt, B. J. S. Proud, G. R. Roddam, R. G. H. Stanton, C. W. Surtees, H. L. Swinburne, R. A. Taylor. Previously repatriated were V. Ferens, J. Fawcus, and S. T. Williamson.

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