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SUMMERI9S6 VOL. VII. No. -4 CONTENTS page SCHOOL NOTES 161 FROM THE CLASSROOMS 165 SCHOOL CAPTAIN'S REPORT 167 LIST OF PREFECTS, 1955-56 168 SENIOR SOCIETY 168 SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY 170 THE CATHOLIC SOCIETY 170 MUSIC NOTES 172 DANCE COMMITTEE REPORT 173 THE LADIES' COMMITTEE 173 PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY 174 THE ROWING CLUB 174 THE BADMINTON CLUB 175 SCOUT NOTES 176 SWIMMING 177 ATHLETICS 177 GYM CLUB 178 FOOTBALL 178 BONN 181 'KIDNAPPED l' 182 AN APPRECIATION OF 'MR BYCULLA' AND OTHER NOVELS " 183 THE BARD AT BEDE'S 184 THE FELL ..... 186 THE VINTAGE 187 HARVESTING 187 CAR-GOES ..... 187 HIGHLIGHTS OF HITCH-HIKING 188 THE RULE OF THREE IN THE BALLROOM 188 EXAMS 189 RETIREMENT OF MR COOGAN 190 MRS ASHBY 190 ODE 191 CHOIR 192 NIGHT 192 SCHOOL PARTY IN BELGIUM 193 JOURNEY TO AUSTRALIA 194 EASTER IN POLAND 195 THE STARLIT SKY 196 SOME LIMERICKS 196 HOLIDAY SYMPOSIUM 197 ROUND THE WORLD WITH DRAKE 201 MATER ADMIRABILIS 202 UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES 202 SPEECH DAY 208 EXAMINATION SUCCESSES, 1954-55 209 OLD BOYS' NOTES ..... 213 OLD BOYS' J.OTTINGS 2;1:4 STAFF, 1955-56 220 Produced by Lower Sixth Arts THREE OF THE 18 TROPHIES FOR SPORTS ST BEDE'S MAGAZINE

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SCHOOL NOTES SEPTEMBER The commencement of the School Year, 6th September, with the arrival of 151 new boys found us with a roll of 812, a number that strained our capacity to the utmost. Every type of room was called into service as a classroom. Even the senior dining-room served other things than dinners. The friendly and familiar sight of Mrs Ashby, absent owing to illness, was missed in the office. In her place we welcomed Mrs Wright, who came to assist Miss Bottomley in the administration. An addition to the Staff was Mr Jones who joined the Technical wing: we also welcomed M. Carrasset who came to us as French assistant for the year. A shadow was cast over the early days by news of the death of Ernest Exley (IlIB), killed in a cycling accident. We offer our deepest sympathy to his family. R.I.P.

OCTOBER Great changes are taking place in the science department. For some time now there have been noises of demolition and reconstruction on the top floor. The Chemistry laboratory is being refitted and refurnished to accommodate larger numbers in the Science Sixth. Meanwhile, we gaze in awe at the skill of craftsmen and suffer the hammering that distracts our lessons. The Prefects' dances are running successfully. The symphony concerts are greatly appreciated, the Senior Society has had its . first debate, the Jazz Society is in session, football has begun with satisfactory victories. We are well in the swing. Congratulations to J. McManus, P. Burke, C. Rayner on gaining prizes in the Joseph Wright Centenary Essay Competition, organized by the Yorkshire Dialect Society. St Bede's is proud to have gained three out of five prizes awarded.

NOVEMBER After a welcome break at half-term (how soon it came upon us) we returned fresh and eager for the final gallop to Christmas. The reason for the few anxious faces among the Seniors was the G.C.E. supplementary examination, held late in the month. Subsequent results proved for many of them that their extra work had not been wasted. The November Fair run by the Ladies' Committee is reported elsewhere. Many of the boys helped in the preliminary arrange­ ments and many more thoroughly enjoyed the function on the I62 ST BEDE'S MAGAZINE

Saturday. The Children's Corner, run by the Prefects, was a howling success; the Hobbies Exhibition was a popular innovation; the Bottle Stall never had a dry moment; and the Book Department had an immense circulation. Mr Neville left us at the end of the month to take up a post in Ireland. During the two years he had been with us the School benefited greatly from his capable teaching in the Science department. He made many friends amongst staff and boys during his stay. We wish him every success in his new career. DECEMBER There is always a pleasant air about December. Perhaps we feel that, once the month starts, we are entering on the last lap of the first term. It may be we appreciate the pleasant break afforded to us on the 6th, with the celebrations for the feast of the Immaculate Conception, including High Mass, relaxation from work, and Staff v. ISt XI in the afternoon. The Staff having succeeded in importing new blood (or should it be bloods!) succeeded in losing by only 2-I. Then there are Speech Days. This year we had two-Junior School and Senior School at separate times. Finally, there are the closing days, free from examination worries, marked by happy anticipation of the coming Christmas and climaxed here at school by the Carol Service in the hall. The customary pattern was followed this year with changed readings: there were taken from the Old and New Testaments and St Augustine. We regret to announce the death of Mr McCabe, assistant caretaker, after a long and patiently endured illness. We offer our deep sympathy to his family and relatives. R.I.P.

JANUARY Without being severe the weather on our return was cold and wet-chiefly wet. The days, for Staff and boys, are made much longer by the lack of the break in the grounds and open air between morning and afternoon sessions. Dinner times have to be spent in the hall and classrooms-long periods when work is impossible and games are limited. The boys, under the charge of Prefects, are to be commended on their orderliness and restraint. We were glad to welcome our former scholars from Ushaw. They were rivals in a keen soccer match (I-I) and guests of the Headmaster to tea. We offered our Masses and prayers for Gerard Carroll (Vb), who died on the Igth. The School attended the Requiem Mass at St Joseph's. R.I.P. FEBRUARY Inclement skies prevented extended play on the feasts of the Purification and St Blaise, which were celebrated in traditional fashion in Chapel...... ---.. -~--.-~------_._------

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Examinations then wrapped the School up in serious and anxious looks. The tests cover every class, with reports to follow, but for the Seniors they are even more tense as they are full rehearsals for the coming G.C.E. examination in July. Entries can depend on the results, so they have a right to· be taken seriously. Congratulations to B. Jackson and M. Holmes who won prizes in the Essay Competition of the St Andrew's Society.

MARCH Early this month we had our General Inspection. A strong force of H.M. Inspectors, representing every course of study and all aspects of school routine and administration, kept everyone busy, tense, anxious and even stimulated for three days. Looking back we can realize how thoroughly and efficiently their task was performed. Little was missed. The main iIIlpression is of courtesy and tactful help. We are glad to say that the general report was a very good one. Later in the month we were happy to welcome three teams from St Bede's, Manchester, to football and tea. We hope this is the first of many visits. . We were honoured by the presence of His Lordship, the Bishop of Leeds to give us our Senior Retreat. The Middles' Retreat was taken by Fr George Dwyer, head of the Catholic Missionary Society. APRIL The Senior XI reached the final in the Inter-High Schools' Football Competition and, in a close and agreeable game at Valley Parade won the cup again by three goals to one. We thank Carlton for a pleasant and sporting match.· We regret to announce the death of Mrs Ashby (Miss Thompson) on the 22nd. As we wrote earlier in these notes she was absent through illness at the opening of school, but hopes of her recovery had been held. At the Requiem Mass at St Walburga's, on the 26th, in addition to boys and staff from the School, there were present many Old Boys, past masters (including Mgr Tindall, Fr Palframan, Fr Molony), representatives of the Governors and of the Education Committee. A personal tribute to a great worker appears elsewhere in this issue. R.I.P. MAY A visit to the Careers' Exhibition at St George's Hall was the chief event of note in this month. Each class in the school went in turn and all the boys appreciated the very numerous stalls and exhibitions covering almost every trade and profession. Whilst at St Bede's for the Retreat, the Bishop .of Leeds was presented with two pieces of craftwork executed by the Technical staff. He asked if this department could make him a silver chalice.

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At the end of May the chalice and paten, made in the Technical Department and gold-plated in the Science Department, were taken to the Bishop, who expressed admiration and gratitude for the finished work, which he praised as a beautifully designed and carefully executed piece of craftsmanship.

JUNE There was a time when June saw a crowded examination room with rows of scholars perspiring over their papers, taking occasional nourishment from a milk-bottle. Once, even, jugs of lemonade were provided by a kind-hearted staff. Two alterations are to be seen in the order of things this year. Flaming June is raw and chilly and rather damp. Real Test cricket weather. Secondly it is no longer an examination month (except for the Advanced people) owing to the late start of the General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level Examinations.

JULY At the close of this School Year, we lose Mr Jones, Mr Casey and Mr Coogan. To Mr Jones, who has been with us only one year, we wish every happiness and success in his new post. Mr Casey, who first came to St Bede's in 1942, has obtained a post as Senior Mathematics Master at Selby High School. He will be much missed, not only on the academic side, but also for his devoted labours with the Dancing Class where many members of Forms V and VI have learned that difficult and graceful art. The Photographic Society also will miss the guidance and example of their founder. To him the School Magazine has been indebted many years for all its photographs. We extend to him our sincere best wishes in his new post. Our third loss is a retirement. Mr J. Coogan has been thirty-seven years on the Staff of St Bede's. He first came at Drewton Street where he taught a variety of subjects, but he later specialized in English. The many hundreds whom he has taught will remember him as a cultured and enthusiastic teacher of our literature. In his younger days he also took a great interest in cricket, devoting much time and patience to very effective coaching. A subscription list has been opened to present a worthy token of appreciation of so many years of loyal service. A tribute from a colleague appears in this issue of the Magazine.

So we come to the end of another School Year and another commentary. To those who are leaving we again wish success and happiness: to those who must return we suggest a healthy holiday and a few new good resolutions. ST BEDE'S MAGAZINE

FROM THE CLASSROOMS UPPER SIXTH, having had their share of editorial work last year, look forward with a certain complacency to the pUblication of this issue of the Magazine. They know the labour involved, the arduous pursuit of copy, the lack of response, the final inevitable criticism. They promise not to criticize this present issue, realizing it cannot rise to the height of last year's effort. Apart from this, life has been smooth enough-work, football, work, badminton, work, wet dinner-time supervision, work, dance, work, work, work ... The Science section welcome their new laboratories and feel almost stimulated to work. They are pleased that the rest of the School has the privilege of enjoying the noxious vapours that sometimes issue from their fiery caves. Apart from an incipient beard and an heroic ladderman there is little of excitement to report. Congratulations are offered to F. Murphy (Edgar Allen Scholarship) and ]. Lipscomb (Open Exhibition to St Catherine's Society, Oxford). LOWER SIXTH ARTS complain at their light-hearted zest being described as 'facetious', but point out that they are capable of producing this copy of the Magazine. They live in hope that the inevitable fate of a Fuhrer or a Duce will overtake a certain overbearing member of the Form. LOWER SIXTH SCIENCE consider that the redesigning of the Science Laboratories is a thinly-veiled tribute to their abilities and genius, which can now be demonstrated to the world. This conflicts with the pique which they feel at being assigned a cubby-hole as a form room. In FORMS FIVE numbers vary exceedingly. FIVE A for example, have eleven survivors of the thirty-two original members, but these are seasoned campaigners to whom the G.C.E. exams are no new affair. FIVE ALPHA, 'the unwhipped cream of the School', optimistically cramming for exams, have still had representatives in School Football and Swimming. FIVE BETA join as a form in offering their sincere sympathy to the parents of Gerard Carrol, R.I.P. The Staff treat Beta with a certain degree of respect since one member of the form is adept at producing easily recognizable caricatures! FIVE TECHNICAL, having had their fate, if they should fail, closely analysed by one member of the Staff, are now an industrious group of future craftsmen. FIVE GENERAL, depleted in numbers to twenty-one, are becoming vaguely aware of approaching G.c.E. exams. Bull (Football 1st XI) and Walsh (Cross-Country) no doubt wish that these were exam subjects. FOUR ALPHA had Fleet Street distinctly worried when they decided to produce a newspaper. Lord Beaverbrook relaxed when their enthusiasm declined. FOUR BETA note with regret 166 ST BEDE'S MAGAZINE the attitude of one master to detention with his fateful expression: 'A9 at four o'clock'. Rumour has been heard concerning an underground movement directed against Pythagoras. FOUR TECHNICAL assure us that the departure of one boy to the South of England and another to Australia (presumably to shoot kangaroos and forget) is no reflection on their sweet dispositions. They allege they are not too good, and not too bad, but fail to bring any evidence to substantiate the latter claim. FOUR GENERAL being the only form in the School with two sections, one would expect unusual results, without being disappointed. One boy has gone to blow his own trumpet in the Dragoon Guards, while another is scouring Bradford's underworld with the important position of Crime Reporter for the Telegraph and Argus in view. THREE A claim the prize for organized goonery, and weird noises designed to demoralize the staff, besides quoting a deservedly lesser-known couplet of Homer: 'Form Three A look so very nice If you look quick, and don't look twice.' THREE B, more seriously, are proud of having organized a Form Trip to the Lakes down to the last details of times, costs, and transport; with this goes the formation of a Savings Movement to pay for it. All this without any aid from the Staff! THREE C are rather slow in leaving their beloved school, and complain that every evening at ten past four a smiling visitor relates in detail how he will deal with them should they not attain supersonic speeds in leaving the building. THREE D, like Three B, show an interest in Form Trips. Having almost succeeded in losing their Form Master in the Mersey Tunnel last year, they have high hopes for the future. Two A take pride in the variety of their activities, including athletics, choir, stamp-collecting-even work. Two B, with undue modesty, state that their only claim to notice is their generosity in charitable collections, and even this they attribute to the encouragement of their Form Mistress, whereas Two C, scorning false modesty, claim that their contributions deserve 'superlatives too majestic to mention' and furthermore, that no such football team as theirs has ever before graced the playing fields of Heaton. Two D have an interesting complex. They are strangely fascinated by Manningham Park Lake. One boy fell through the ice on two occasions. Another has been marooned on an island. ONE A, although not being able to boast feats of games­ manship, as a Form is deft at falling into wasps' nests on cross country runs. The Staff took some convincing that the snake which appeared in the Form was not poisonous. Up to press, however, all masters appear to be well and hearty. ONE B have little to report, save that some members find travelling in a van ST BEDE'S MAGAZINE much more pleasant than tailing with the rest on cross-country runs. ONE C occupy the room next to the office and as other Forms have in previous years discovered, this is a strong deterrent to hilarious conduct. ONE D. This Form have a somewhat warped sense of humour, the sight of one of their members entering the swimming bath (somewhat speedily and fully clothed) being the only news they think worthy to hand down to posterity.

SCHOOL CAPTAIN'S REPORT Without doubt the most colourful event of the prefects' year was the repainting of the prefects' room, which was under­ taken during the February mid-term by a handful of enthusiastic, if inexperienced, amateur decorators. The walls now gleam under delicate scarlets, blues and a vivid shade of grey, while the floor is enhanced by an intricate pattern of splashes, trickles, smudges and foot prints in the same contrasting shades. The Headmaster, impressed by the excellent results, generously refurnished it with new armchairs, tables and a crucifix. The transformation was finally completed by the gifts of a picture from Mrs Lipscomb and a replica of the School coat-of-arms from the Captain for which we are very grateful. Although most of the Societies and committees affiliated to the prefects' body are publishing their own reports this year, several activities can still be mentioned without infringing upon them. Following last year's success, an outside caterer was once again engaged for the Christmas Party, while a profitable dance season will enable us to make our annual pilgrimage to Scafell and the Lakes on r8th July. These few relaxations, however, are but a moderate recompense for the many duties which have been carried out conscientiously and unobtrusively throughout the year, duties which have included everything from controlling exuberant bus queues to felling dangerous trees. By far the most onerous and difficult of all his duties are those which face the prefect during a wet dinner time, when he must attempt to restrain the energies of about seven hundred boys, imprisoned in their rooms by the weather, tolerantly but firmly. The unprecedented number of these dinner-times during the winter and early spring has tried the prefects' patience to the uttermost. Our overall efficiency has been complimented in several quarters. Besides the ordinary realm of duty, the prefect's other services cover a wide field. The Children's Corner at the November Fair raised over £r6 for the School Maintenance Fund, and preparations are now in hand for a similar effort at the July Garden Party. We organized and led a grim and determined c 168 ST BEDE'S MAGAZINE contingent of flag sellers for the Leeds Rescue Society, while several of the eligible Senior prefects decided to relieve the monotony of life by becoming blood donors. Our generosity has even extended to lavishing gifts, as yet unacknowledged, on our opposite numbers at St Michael's College. Having thus recorded the diversity of our activities, I should like to conclude by adding my own thanks to J olm Lipscomb, whose indefatigable energy and initiative as Vice-Captain have made him indispensable; to Mr Evans, who, as Liaison Officer between the staff and ourselves, has spared no effort to make our task easier, and finally to my fellow prefects for their loyal, constant, willing and cheerful support. MARTIN BROGAN (U. VI).

LIST OF PREFECTS, I955-56 Captain J. M. BROGAN Vice-Captain J. L. LIPSCOMB Recorder R A. HAMILTON T. Bentley, J. Boylan, D. Bottomley, R. Brown, P. Burke, T. Cogan, P. Corrigan, P. Child, E. Davey, F. Deery, P. England, B. Foody, S. Fitzpatrick, T. Green, A. Higgins, L. Hanlon, P. Hughes, T. Kelley, G. Lever, S. Langtry-Langton, D. Loughlin, A. Martin, P. McKee, M. Monaghan, J. Moore, A. Mungovin, F. Murphy, P. McKeone, J. McManus, T. O'Hara, ]. B. Peat, P. Tosney, E. van Issum, Z. Wojciechowski, A. Rawlinson.

SENIOR SOCIETY Chairman ]. L. Lipscomb Secretary M. T. Monaghan Committee J. Boylan, B. Foody, P. Tosney AUTUMN TERM Barely a week after term had started, new members were welcomed to their baptism in public speaking. Everyone had to talk for one minute on topics varying from 'Man's friend the Yak', to 'False Teeth'. The following meeting was a Forum with Messrs Cogan, Hughes, Mungovin and Vile who were to answer many questions in a fluent manner. Though rarely remaining to the point, they gave their views on U.N.O. and the RS.P.C.A. 'This House regrets the invention of the internal combustion engine', was the motion before the next meeting. Despite the protests of Messrs Higgins and Corrigan speaking for the motion, Messrs Peat and O'Hara against the motion won the day by 12 votes to 6 ST BEDE'S MAGAZINE r69 Half-term brought with it the traditional Record Round-up, Members relaxed and smoked whilst Mr Lipscomb switched from Borodin to Bach by way of Danny Kaye, Lethargy was shaken from them by the concluding record, Stan Kenton's 'Peanut Vendor', Mr Evans took the chair for the Forum which comprised Messrs Berentzen, Copley, Creedon and McCormick National Service, the Goon Show and the Middle East were among topics discussed, A very enjoyable evening was the opinion of all present, An 'Open Discussion' followed at which all were free to discuss any subject that occurred to them, The air soon became blue with accusations, confessions and criticisms, No one and nothing was spared the limelight and we retired at the end of the evening to lick our wounds, The motion, 'This House prefers the Bohemian life to the material comforts of modern civilization', Mr Martin opened impressively for the motion, Mr Hamilton following brought us down to earth by examining both Mr Martin himself and his speech in the 'cold light of reason', Mr Brogan was his usual self in seconding the motion, whilst Mr Davey pointed out that true Bohemianism was a myth, After unorthodox summaries a vote was taken and the motion carried by 16 votes to 5, At the following meeting, Mr Lipscomb introduced an innovation in the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting. This was followed by six brief talks by Messrs Tosney, Foody, Boylan, Monaghan and Moore, and concluding with Mr Murphy who excelled himself in a dissertation on 'Fog', Mr McKee gave a vote of thanks to the speakers, The term finished with records, smoking, music and jazz but the absence of the 'Peanut Vendor' was felt by many,

WINTER TERM 'Dustbins' and 'Grace Archer', were subjects which confronted the unwary speaker at 'One Minute Please!' At the conclusion of the meeting the Chairman, Mr Lipscomb, was trapped into speaking and owing to careless timekeeping was allowed to talk for a three and a half minute marathon, By 8 votes to 4, the motion, 'This House considers democracy to be a form of decadence', was carried, At this meeting, open hostilities were on the verge of breaking out, so keenly did the speakers feel their part, Though Messrs Fitzpatrick and Loughlin gave of their best, Messrs McKeone and Hanlon were clearly favourites and when the latter produced a speech which was unsurpassed both in length and incomprehensibility, the prolonged cheers which he received were a clear indication of the final decision of the assembly, Mr McCormick enthralled us with a talk on 'The Minotaur­ Fact or Legend', Many questions were excellently answered before Mr Boylan gave the vote of thanks, I7° S T BED E 's MAGAZINE We were pleased to welcome Fr Sweeney to our next meeting as guest speaker. He startled us by showing just how serious his topic was. He spoke for some time on 'The Leakage-some statistics', laying facts before us which we had never suspected. Mr Foody expressed our thanks to Fr Sweeney for sparing the time he had spent in the preparation and delivery of his speech. At the second 'Open Discussion' meeting we succeeded in being less personal and turned instead to the attack on the B.B.C., the Government and the Police Force who it seemed watched one of our members rather than caught murderers. The next week brought a Double Forum and the girls of St Joseph's College. A fuller report of the meeting is given elsewhere in the Magazine. The following week again saw us with visitors, this time, the School Inspectors. Four of them were present whilst Messrs Cogan, Vile, Higgins and Mungovin gave monologues on subjects dear to their hearts. Mr Foody thanked the speakers on behalf of the assembly. The Chief Inspector then thanked us for inviting him to be present and complimented us on the meeting. Honegger, Handel and Kenton provided entertainment for the following week amongst others. The evening was marred by the indisposition of Mr Brogan. So far in the Summer Term our interests have wandered into other fields. Three meetings have taken place. Two of these are reported in the Catholic Society Notes whilst the remaining one was an 'Open Discussion' meeting. As usual in the Summer Term, the fine weather and the examinations put a damper on the Society. In conclusion, we must thank the kitchen staff for our welcome refreshments, Mr Evans who has kept a helpful eye on the proceedings of the Society and finally all those who have spoken at and attended the meetings so faithfully. J.L.L. (UVI. Sc.).

SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY The School branch of the Society has continued its work throughout the year. It would like to thank in particular the Old Boys' Association for their donations; and the boys of the School for the collections at the Retreat, which amounted to £s I8s. Sd. THE CA THOLIC SOCIETY Official diplomatic relations with St Joseph's College have at last been put on a firm footing. For many, our social meetings with them have been restricted to the dancing lessons held at school and to Prefects' dances. - .. -~~ ---c--~~--~------

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However, a Society was formed in the early part of this year comprising the top forms from St Bede's and St Joseph's. Only three meetings have been held so far, though two more are planned to take place before the end of the year. The first meeting was not strictly part of the Society for it was this meeting that inspired the idea of the formation of this Society. The date chosen was appropriately enough 29th February and only the presence of Mr Evans as our 'chaperon' dispelled the trepidation felt by a few of us as evening approached. After surprising those in the School who were not in the know by their appearance at Benediction, the girls were taken to inspect the new decorations in the Prefects' room and to enjoy tea before the proceedings began. The whole meeting was devoted to a double forum. Mr Brogan acting as chairman in the temporary absence of Mr Lipscomb, who it was rumoured was having his hair cut, introduced the St Bede's group. These were Messrs Hamilton, McKee, Martin and Mungovin who were given a variety of questions by the 'College' which might have daunted less experienced quibblers. Our performances over, Miss Connor introduced a rather unwilling team of Miss McAuley, Miss Ellis, Miss Graydon and Miss Lee. Despite their initial shyness and lack of experience in this field, the panel put forward their opinions on topics varying from politics to school crocodiles. The meeting closed with a vote of thanks by Miss Thomson for our invitation. After a rapid passage of letters between Miss McAuley and Mr Lipscomb, which led to certain unfounded rumours amongst the Prefects, the invitation was returned. Twenty of us went down to St Joseph's where we were welcomed for the first assembly proper of the Catholic Society. For the first hour we were entertained by Miss Lee, Miss Thompson, Miss Toalster and Miss Cullen, with Messrs Murphy, Foody, Peat and Vile, under the chairmanship of Miss Graydon. Each of these had to speak in turn on an occupation drawn at random by Miss Graydon. After, when the audience were asked who had defended his (or her) occupation most deservingly, an overwhelming majority gave the decision to Mr Murphy, who it was judged was well suited to the post of 'brain washer', which had been assigned to him. Under the chairmanship of Mr Lipscomb, the constitution of the Society was discussed and a committee was elected comprising: Miss McAuley and Mr Lipscomb (ex-officio), Miss Graydon, Miss Moverly and Miss Lahy and Messrs Martin, Monaghan and Mungovin. The evening, rounded off most pleasantly by tea provided for us, was concluded by a vote of thanks from Mr Boylan. 172 ST BEDE'S MAGAZINE The latest meeting took place at St Bede's, on the Friday before Whitsuntide and the holiday spirit was clearly in the air. Tea being over, we adjourned to the Memorial Library where Mr Lipscomb called the meeting to order. A session of 'One Minute Please' passed swiftly for the listeners, who were enthralled by disclosures about 'mortuaries' and 'the Seychelles Islands'. From this frivolity, we swept into a discussion on the position of France. Miss Graydon made reference to a French novel which proved, if nothing else, that the reading of College girls could hardly be described as narrow, whilst Mr Murphy was plainly heard to scream something about 'niggers' before being subdued both from the chair and from the floor. When it came to a vote only two or three were not of the opinion that France was a decadent country. To add more variety still, Miss Cullen and Miss Feeney, aided by Messrs Moore and Cogan, answered questions briefly on subjects from Commander Crabbe to American influence on Britain. So a very satisfactory meeting closed leaving us the future to look to, both this year and we hope in many more years to come. J.L.L. (U. VISe.).

MUSIC NOTES For the first time for many years no boys are taking G.C.E. Music. This is not due to lack of interest but rather to the fact that the subject is difficult to fit into the Fifth Form time-table, especially if a boy wishes to take a Science course. Once again we enjoyed visits to the two Halle concerts arranged specially for Grammar Schools, also the three concerts given by the West Riding Chamber Orchestra. Many Sixth Form boys took season tickets for the Bradford Subscription Concerts. A large party went to see the Bradford Gilbert and Sullivan Society's production of Ruddigore, an opera very rarely seen nowadays. In November the Junior Choir gave the Lunch-hour Concert at St George's Hall and a long and varied programme was well received by a very large audience, in fact, the largest ever for a school choir. The press notices were very favourable indeed. The Choir also took part in a concert at Leeds Town Hall in April, to welcome the new Apostolic Delegate to Great Britain. A Senior Choir has now been formed but has not yet appeared in public. They have sung the Proper at High Mass and also Motets as Offertory pieces. They hope to make their public debut next Speech Day. J-W. ------~.~~------~----

ST BEDE'S MAGAZINE I73 DANCE COlVIMITTEE REPORT J. M. Brogan, J. L. Lipscomb (ex-officio). M. B. Foody, M. T. Monaghan, G. F. Lever, P. Burke, S. Langtry-Langton, Z. Wojciechowski. The fine weather and good attendance at the Hallowe'en Dance engendered hopes of success, both socially and financially. But the Christmas and Shrovetide Dances were attended more faithfully by the snow than by our patrons. Despite this we approached the St George's Dance without having suffered financial loss. The drizzle which came early on the day chosen for this was replaced in the evening by a steady downpour. There was a good attendance, however, and after an enjoyable evening, the income was found to be £58. This, when balanced against an expenditure of £3I, allowed us to put £27 to the credit of the Prefects' funds. As the Prefects' Trip nears, and despite the expenditure on the Prefects' room, we hope to cover the cost of this trip and to give, perhaps, a donation to charity. J.L.L. (U. VI) and G.F.L. (L. VI.)

THE LADIES' COMMITTEE This year has been overshadowed by the long illness of Mrs Ashby and by her death. All our members extend their sympathy to Mr Ashby in his bereavement. Our work this year has been highly successful. As a result of the November Fair, the Christmas Raffle and the May Ball we have been able to remit to the Treasurer to the Governing Body the magnificent sum of £500. This excellent achievement is only made possible by the loyal support of our many friends and helpers. Parents, Staff and Boys merit our gratitude for their generosity and loyalty. Our thanks are due, too, to the Parish Priests who advertise our events in their parishes; to those friends who help us to price our goods; to those who contribute money, prizes and merchandise; to those who spend so freely; to those who work so untiringly at stalls and in the kitchen; to those who distribute, check and sell the Raffle Tickets; to the School Prefects for their efficient and willing help during the year. This wonderful backing of loyalty, work and goodwill brings social success to our events and a measure of financial security to the Building and Maintenance Fund. Finally, we are pleased to welcome Miss Ball as our new Chairman and to wish her every success in her new office. H.C. 174 ST BEDE'S MAGAZINE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY TENTH YEAR After ten years is a good time in which to survey what has been done. In this period well over 200 boys have learned something of the joys (and disappointments) involved in picture making with a camera. Clear also that boys most scientifically minded are keen on what is called 'Pictorialism' while their arts companions are more interested in the science of photography. No masterpieces have been produced, but many have learned to make good enlargements and have begun to realize that the good negative leads to an exhibition print only after very great care and manipulation in the dark room. The library books have been well used. The standard of the best books is very high and much can be gained from them. Much better than the average periodical. Meetings have sometimes been poorly attended some members not. realizing the enormous extent of theory and practice in modern photography. Most boys have made good use of the very well equipped dark room (the number of gallons of hypo used must rival the gallons of milk which have come in near the dark room). The Society has been self-supporting for some years now. Breakages have been few and none serious. Some members cease to be interested because of the time and patience needed (and perhaps expense). Certainly others will remain actively interested for many years. ( Unposed pictures, especially of people, arouse great interest in many boys-the 'Press type' of picture. Mr Baxter will be able to give much advice on this work. He is to be the President of the Society next year. The writer hopes that the new President will have as much enjoyment in directing operations as he has had. E.V.C.

THE ROWING CLUB After a year's preliminary discussion, several enthusiasts appeared at the Bradford Amateur Rowing Club's boathouse, one Sunday in May. Enthusiasm waned little as the elementary principles of the sport were instilled into the minds and the wrists of our members. We were determined not to be discouraged by early mishaps though accidents were avoided despite our efforts rather than because of them. The first day on the river ended with one of our company taking a swim in the Aire searching for his sunglasses. These had earlier been sent to the bottom of the river by another of our crew, in a careless moment...... ,.

ST BEDE'S MAGAZINE 175 We have now fixed up one crew which is: J. L. Lipscomb Bow M. B. Foody 2 P. R. McKee 3 W. A. Martin Stroke P. J. Corrigan Cox Another crew, in the process of formation, will probably be composed of J. M. Brogan, E. van Issum, J. B. Peat and D. Loughlin. We are now looking forward to weekly training and we hope, by the end of the summer, to have attained some proficiency and to have thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. As usual, we suffer from that common problem, lack of money. Though we were made welcome by the Bradford Rowing Club, shortage of funds and scarcity of boats preclude our taking part in competition as a St Bede's crew, and should our rowing justify any Regatta entry, it would be as a Bradford Rowing Club crew. Though we lack trophies to display at the moment, we hope that soon the School may, if the money can be raised, boast its own boats. Future members of the Club may then perhaps win trophies, not only for Bradford Rowing Club but also for St Bede's. J.L.L. (U. VISe.).

THE BADMINTON CLUB President J. L. LIPSCOMB Joint Treasurers . P. R. McKEE, W. A. MARTIN The Club started the year with thirty-two members, eight of whom were from the staff. An initial subscription of five shillings enabled us to repair damages incurred during the summer break. Rackets were repaired, feathers bought and at last a new net was bought. A working party spent an evening in the gymnasium repainting the lines for the court. Preliminaries finished with, the fine weather which remained with us very nearly up to Christmas allowed us to spend many hours in play and practice. Two fixtures were obtained for the Club. Both were against St Ignatius' Club, Ossett. For the first game our team was J. Lipscomb and A. Martin, M. Monaghan and A. Rawlinson and E. Davey and T. Green. Our opponents were too good for us and we were overwhelmingly beaten. In the return game, members of the staff filled four of the six places in the team which was Messrs Copley and Thorpe, Messrs Elwood and McShee, and M. Monaghan and T. Green. Once again we provided little opposition and we failed to obtain the revenge for which we had

D ST BEDE'S MAGAZINE hoped. Despite these two defeats we were pleased that outside fixtures, the first for two years, had been obtained for the Club. The second term determined to balance out the fine weather before Christmas in bringing with it week after week of snow. Prefects, on duty elsewhere, had little time for badminton. With Easter past, and better weather once again with us we are hoping for a dry summer and many more games of badminton and, as usual, Mr Forster. Our thanks must go to Mr Dooley and Mr Whelan who have allowed us to use the gymnasium freely. Finally, we are looking forward to the annual fixture between the staff and the prefects which we hope will take place in the near future. Both teams will, however, be suffering under a handicap, the prefects by the loss of two of their team who have left school during the winter and the staff by the fact they have to carry extra weight. J.L.L. (U.vISc.).

SCOUT NOTES Summer camp in the wonderful grounds of Ampleforth College was a great success. Miles from civilization much pleasure was had in boating, swimming, cricket, hiking and eating. Our rigorous cyclists, who found it beyond them to mend a puncture, returned home on the lorry whilst the troop returned, like sardines, in a luxurious coach. School beginning, the meetings commenced as usual and Tom Ward gallantly founded a senior troop, changing their slightly Edwardian outfits for shorts and Scout shirts. Badge tests were taken and passed, and a neverending stream of First Class Journeyers set out in all weathers. Hikes took place on alternate week-ends to all parts of Yorkshire led by various expert map-readers. In September we were saddened by the death of our fellow scout, Ernest Exley, R.I.P. At Christmas Lambert emigrated to Australia. On New Year's night the Scout Dance, our only source or income, was held, saving us from the brink of destitution. Then as the days grew longer and lighter, again the scout room was cleared of its tents, ground sheets, dixies and other equipment as parties set out in all directions in search of Adventure-at Easter especially when a strenuous but very enjoyable walking holiday was held around Swaledale and a senior camp at Middleham. St George's Day arrived unusually fine and the parade showed a magnificent turn-out as our troop so proudly with sparkling bugles and drums led Bradford West. After the main parade we aroused everybody from Valley Parade to School from their Sunday afternoon nap, by marching-past blasting slightly unorthodox tunes in their ears. Reaching School for ------_.------~~------

S TB E DE' S MAGAZINE 177 Benediction and tea we were hosts to all Catholic troops and packs of Bradford. Amidst much enthusiasm badges were awarded every so often and in April, five First Classes were presented. To close the Scouting Year a very enjoyable camp was held at Lee Lane camp site under 'Vince' Muff. And with many other glamorous plans for the coming years and our Jubilee, we look forward hopefully to the future. P.F.K. (IVa).

SWIMMING As in former years many boys obtained Certificates, a large number of whom were fortunate enough to get a Pass which entitles the holder to a free swim at the City Baths for a year. Continued interest is shown in life-saving and though classes must perforce be limited all candidates were successful. It is to Mr Brame, so ably assisted by S. Fitzpatrick and P. Hughes, as instructors, that we owe so much of our success in this department. The following boys gained the Bronze Medallion: P. Stevens, K. Walford, E. McEvan, G. Jagger, G. Murray, L Hanlon, P. Child, D. McWeeney, G. Doherty, S. Fenelon, P. Kennedy, D. Creedon, E. Delaney, R. Quinlan, C. Gasney, P. Howden and R. Eggett. In the Inter-High School Gala, thanks to good work by the Seniors, St Bede's obtained second place. T.J.E.

ATHLETICS SCHOOL'S REPRESENTATIVES AT INTER-GRAMMAR SPORTS JUNIOR TEAM 75 Yards.-McKenzie, Rowley. 220 Yards.-Rowley, Judge. Long jump.-Spink, O'Kane. High jump.-Fisher, Spink. Shot.-McKenzie, Davingoff. Discus.-McKenzie, Davingoff. Relay.-Spink, Helliwell, McKenzie, Rowley. Points Gained Spink, 21~d Long jump. :2: O'Kane, 3rd Long jump. I Relay Team, 2nd. 4-

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MIDDLES' TEAM 100 Yards.-Palframan, Arber. 220 Yards.-Palframan, Arber. 880 Yards.-Neville, Ayrton. Long Jump.-Brennon, Bavarskis. High Jump.-Bavarskis, Palframan. Discus.-McEvan, Hudson. Shot.-McEvan, King. Relay.-Palframan, Arbre, Brennon, Holt. No points scored. SENIORS 100 Yards.-Bavarskis, Moore. 220 Yards.-Bavarskis, Bloomfield. 440 Yards.-Vile, Dixon. Mile.-Bentley, Walsh. High Jump.-Moore, Bavarskis. Long Jump.-Bloomfield, Clay. Discus.-McKeone, Woj ciechowski. Shot.-McKeone, Wojciechowski. Relay.-Bavarskis, Moore, Bloomfield, Monaghan. Points Gained McKeone, 1St Discus, 2nd Shot. 5 Wojciechowski, 3rd Discus. I

Total 6 GYM CLUB The Gym Club was pleased to welcome a large intake from Forms I this year. Meeting have been held during the year when we were taught 'to fly through the air with the greatest of ease'. The climax of our work was seen at our display during the Garden Party when (we blush to say it) we attracted great attention and applause. A.W. FOOTBALL SENIOR FIRST ELEVEN The football talent available for 1st XI duty this year was the best for a number of years. Six members remained from last year's team and formed a backbone for the team which was completed by the inclusion of members of last year's very successful Under 15 team. The team fulfilled its early promise by winning both League and Cup, the latter by defeating Carlton 3-1 at Valley Parade. Our successes in the friendly games were marred by the two .defeats that St Michael's inflicted on us. The staff match resulted ~'~~------.-

ST BEDE'S MAGAZINE 179 in a narrow victory for the School, although some members of the staff insisted that a draw would have been a fairer result. Another match, which we hope will develop into an annual affair, is that with our Manchester namesake. In the first fixture this year we drew with them at Manningham Mills. In representative football we were also very successful. Clay played regularly for the Yorkshire Schoolboys' team, while the School provided McGrath, Sheard, O'Hara, Bentley and Moore for the Bradford Grammar Schools' XI, which played Glasgow at Park A venue. O'Hara captained the Bradford team. The team was chosen from: Deery, Monaghan, McGrath, Sheard, O'Hara (Captain), Clay, Hill, Bentley, Metcalfe, Walker, Bull and Moore. T. O'HARA (U.vI Arts).

SENIOR SECOND ELEVEN This year's 2nd XI was made up almost entirely of boys from the Forms V. They had a very successful season, being beaten only by Huddersfield College and St Michael's. The match against Grange was drawn and every other game resulted in St Bede's victory. Many of our matches had, unfortunately, to be cancelled owing to the exceptionally severe weather after Christmas, but the team still kept up their excellent record. This year's XI was taken from: Corrigan, Ward, Wignall, Bowes, Lynch, Parkin, Leadbetter, Byrne, Woodward, Vile, Lightowler and Carrol. D. VILE (U. VI Arts).

UNDER 15 FIRST ELEVEN Although we did not repeat our double of last season, when we were League and Cup winners, we were reasonably satisfied by our performance. We finished third in the League, and reached the semi-final of the Cup! It is a young team and most of us hope to play together again next season. This should make us a combination which will be difficult to beat. Thanks must be given to Mr Whelan for the time he has spent in training and fitness, and for his vociferous support in the away games. The team scored 70 goals during the season and only 15 goals were scored against them. Team: Bavarskis, Gamble, Buddis, Cotton, Neville, Palframan, Arber, Wogan, Duffy, Connolly, Regan and Cooper. P. BUDDIS .. UNDER 13 'A' TEAM This year the Under 13 team has been fairly successful as we came fourth in the League with a match in hand, and also reached the quarter-finals of the Bradford City Supporters Cup. '!--

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Although we started the season as if we would beat everyone :in our stride, we were weakened by the .10ss of stable and experienced players at Christmas. But we believe that some of the members of our team will provide the talent for next year's Under 15. Team: Fisher; Fitzpatrick, Spence; Webb, Berry, Howley; Harris, Hellawell, Spink, Moran, Hagerty. Also: Brook, Henry, Callaghan and Todd. M. FITZPATRICK.

UNDER 13 RESERVE TEAM During this year we concentrated on building up a team which would be able to playas the 'A' team next year. But we played so well that Spink, Hellawell, Berry and Howley were already promoted, by Christmas, to the 'A' team. Our only defeats were at the hands of Grange, Carlton and Woodroyd, all away from home; while at home we remained undefeated. This season was not completely uneventful for often we had to play under very bad conditions, including one snowstorm at Osdal. The following appeared regularly: Robinson, McKenzie, Hebden, Brook, Lyons, Lawlor, (Ha), Lawlor (Ie), Harris, Kneafsey, Armstrong, Gilmartin, McEwan, Houlker and McAndrew. A. KNEAFSEY.

UNDER 15 'B' TEAM The season started with great promise: success came easily and a 12-0 victory over Great Horton and 10-0 against Lapage showed that we had a very strong side. Our old opponents, Grange, were the first to check us. A hard fought game at home in which the fortunes swung either way resulted in a 3-3 draw. We lost the return game 2-0 at Grange in foul weather on a pitch deep in mud. The rest of the season was badly affected by the weather. We saw snow turn to mud and mud to rain and rain to fog. Sometimes we managed to start the game; more often we could merely wait and hope. Of the 9 completed games we had won 7, lost I and drawn I, and had scored 46 goals against 10 conceded. We finished second in the League to Grange and had great hopes of overtaking them if the season had been completed. The side was captained at different times of the year by Thorne and Stevens of IVa and of the many who played in the side the most prominent were: Bavarskis, McDonagh, Reynolds, Kennedy, Gamble, Cooper, Moloney, Turner, Regan, Mulqueen, Wardle, Collins, Thristan. B.D. ST BEDE'S MAGAZINE 181

BONN 'Bonn-Bundeshamptstadt-centre of Western Germany, by the side of the beautiful river Rhine.' This guide-book description is, however, most misleading, for Bonn is a capital in no sense of the word, being merely a small town, the temporary seat of a temporary government, with a mass of red-tape which would put even the English Civil Service to shame. The inhabitants are mostly officials of some sort, who can afford to pay the inflated prices which the local shop-keepers demand for the necessities of life. For although such luxuries as watches and leather goods are really cheap by our standards, the everyday necessities, such as meat, fruit and bread are much more expensive. The University here is a magnificent building which used to be the palace of the local ruler. It is attended by about 8,000 students. Lectures commence at 7 a.m. and continue until 10 p.m. for the Germans in general, students as well as workers, seem to work just about twice as hard as anyone in England would dream of doing. Most of the town has been rebuilt since the war, and considering that over sixty per cent of the buildings here were completely destoyed by the end of the war, that is no mean achievement. In fact one German politician was heard to boast that in five years time there will be no housing problem in West Germany, to which I would merely add 'for the rich'. The new German Army is accepted here with little more than lukewarm enthusiasm~'a necessary evil' say some, while most people seem to agree that the police here with their jack-boots, pistols and on occasions sub-machine guns, look more like soldiers than the new German Army. One last word about the spirit of the Germans. They know that they lost the war; their armies were crushed but their spirit was not. In fact a student, whom I met here, when asked if the Germans feared the Russians, answered, 'Give us 500,000 good German soldiers and the best American equipment and the Russians will fear us'. The ';Vest need have no fear of Germany 'making a deal' with the Russians. They have suffered too much to forget easily. Moreover, in Western Germany, they have tasted the sweetness of a real democracy and, from what I have heard, appreciate it. Such, in a very few words, is my first impression of Bonn, a sort of international village with its own theatre-the Bundeshaus. J. LYNCH (Hull). 182 ST BEDE'S MAGAZINE

lKIDNAPPED l' (St Andrew's Society Competition-Prize Winner) Here is a story filled with intrigue, adventure and excitement. I t is a tale concerning the plot of a cunning laird and a hardened mariner, the hardships endured by eighteenth century seamen, and the thrilling exploits of two fugitives in politically-divided Scotland. What setting is there to excel Scotland for the narration of the story of David Balfour, who at an unusually tender age, is cast into the world to fend for himself ? Mercifully saved by the elements from a loathsome existence in the Carolinas, David proves to be a man of high principle, and retains this moral standard throughout the story. The character who receives most of the reader's attention is Alan Brech, rebel-cum-French Army officer, and hater of all things pertaining to the clan Campbell. Stevenson's skill in portraying this fellow is magnificent. The reader cannot fail to paint in his mind a picture of this mischievous, lovable rogue, who claims shamelessly that his swordsmanship is unequalled throughout the Highlands, and whose favourite expression is ' ... a gentleman such as me .. .' This egotism is often amusing. For instance, whoever would want to consider his hat when he was in mortal danger of drowning? Alan does. And who would notice with pride that a poster declaring him an outlaw also remarked upon his fine mien ? Again, Alan does ! A captivating revelation of outdoor life in the Highlands is given by Stevenson in his narration of David's travels with the Silver Button, and this is increased when the murder hunt by British soldiers drives the pair to a game of hide-and-seek with the dreaded Dragoons. Alan reveals an intimate knowledge of the Highlands, of paths unknown to all save the handful of spirited Scotsmen who had fought in the ill-fated rebellion six years previously. The author's skill induces English readers to hold no sympathy whatsoever with their countrymen, and to lose their hearts entirely to the two hunted comrades. A realistic touch is added, I think, by the failure of Cluny and David to become friendly towards each other. The usual trend in such cases is a staunch friendship, which tends to create a feeling of falsehood. The book closes in a most fitting and pleasing way. A sad ending appeals to most readers, perhaps because we all harbour self-pity somewhere inside us. Yet, to please perfectly, Stevenson is obliged to infuse some hint of joy into the ending, and his genius is exercised here in the most admirable way. Inevitably, after all the hazards they had faced together, ------~-~------,--~~~---~------

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the parting of Alan and David must be sad. For at the end of their wanderings, they look back at the past few weeks. They remember the roundhouse; Alan with a triumphant grin; David with an involuntary shudder. The end of the Covenant, the loss of Captain Hoseason and Mr Riach, both flash through the two minds together with memories of the rock, 'Cluny's Cage', the Heugh of Corrynakiegh-where is there a gate through which these two indomitable spirits cannot pass? Alan must return to France for he could never settle in one place for long, and David turns his back on the harbour and returns to Shaws; a man of means and experience now, for two-thirds of the Balfour estate is his, and he has the duties of a landlord to perform. 'So the beggar in the ballad had come home ... and he lay down that night and looked at the fire on the roof till dawn, planning the future.' M. HOLMES.

AN APPRECIATION OF ~MR BYCULLAt AND OTHER NOVELS By ERIC LINKLATER (St Andrew's Society Competition-Prize Winner) Here is an unusual tale told by a raconteur of the first order, in a manner which grips yet avoids the sensational. It is a story of havoc wrought on a few ordinary people by one extraordinary person, who brings major changes into a life bound up in petty intrigues and jealousies. Mr Linklater gives the plot to the reader in small portions, allowing each to be digested thoroughly before showing its consequences. It is difficult to realize what the author is trying to illustrate in Mr Byculla. The general theme, however, appears to be that evil is often defeated not by good, but by more eviL Clare Lessing is deceiving her husband, the doctor. The solution to this problem is provided by Mr Byculla, who decides to kill the doctor. Ronnie Killaloe is in need of money, Sir Simon, his father, refuses to allow him any, yet again the problem is solved by the scheming thug Byculla, who, by killing the knight, allows his money to pass to his son. One tends to wonder, however, what Mr Linklater's purpose was in depicting the unsuccessful attempt made by Byculla on Clare Lessing's life, for had this attempt succeeded the whole idea of the book would have been defeated. However, unusual plots are prevalent throughout the whole of Mr Linklater's works. He refuses to accept that anything is essentially good or evil, and questions even what is taken to be established fact. His novel Judas is an excellent example of this; in it he shows that although Judas' actions may have been objectively wrong, he performed them in good faith, believing them to be the only logical course to take in the situation he was faced with.

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The characterization in Mr Byculla is good and convincing, although the author is portraying types rather than real people. Doctor Lessing of the hard-working, harassed specialist one hears so much of to-day. His wife, the disappointed woman who could have married wealthier and more exciting men, and who is driven to find an outlet from her boredom. Her lover, the good-for­ nothing son of a distinguished father, penniless and willing to try any scheme to alleviate his financial burden. Sir Simon, his father, upright in morals, honest and doddering on the brink of old age, trying hard to make ends meet and to keep his son on the right side of the law. Mr Byculla, cool, calculating, biding his time until he can offer his victims to Kali, his Black Goddess. To find any major fault in Mr Linklater's novels, one must turn to Private Angelo. On looking back on this book the fault is quite obvious. There is not one clear, outstanding plot, but two, strung together somewhat loosely. The first is an excellent account of the war in Italy and its effects on the people of that country, and the second is an unusual love story. The only thing they hold in common is Private Angelo, and his presence in the historical part is of no consequence. Of course other readers may be struck in different ways by this novel, for it can be argued that the connection is unimportant; nevertheless it is weak. Mr Linklater's style is refreshingly different, and his use of words greatly enhances it, although the accusation that he is occasionally pedantic is not entirely without foundation. The themes on which he exercises this style, however, are often somewhat obscure. Few people would, for instance, choose for a plot the idea of an Indian thug of the nineteenth century causing havoc in twentieth century London. Even fewer would try to justify the action of Judas, whom the Christian world at large looks upon as the arch-traitor of all time. Mr Linklater has indeed a new outlook on life, and on our English ideas of morality to a great extent. B. JACKSON. THE BARD AT BEDE'S (COMPILED BY FORMS IVB AND IVGz) The New Boys 'They come like sacrifices in their trim.' Henry IV, Pt I. 'With hearts in their bellies no bigger than pins' heads.' Henry IV, Pt I. 'Glittering in golden coats, like images As full of spirit as the month of May.' Henry IV, Pt I.

The Bad Boys 'Go, get some water, And wash this filthy witness from your hand.' Macbeth. ST BEDE'S MAGAZINE 185 'And tell me now, thou naughty varlet, tell me, Where hast thou been this last month?' Henry IV, Pt I. 'His hours fill'd up with riots, banquets, sports, And never noted in him any study.' Henry V. School Dinners 'I had unloaded all the gibbets and pressed the dead bodies.' Henry IV. 'Come let me taste my horse I' Henry IV, Pt I. 'Peas and beans are as dank here as a dog.' Henry IV, Pt I. '0, this most dreadful preparation !' Henry V. 'He will suspect us still, and find a time, To punish this offence in other faults.' Henry IV, Pt I. The Non-Swimmer '0 pardon me, that I descend so low.' Henry IV, Pt I. The Gym Corridor 'Since we have locks to safeguard necessaries.' Henry V. T echnical Wing 'The brightest heaven of invention.' Henry V. Homew.ork 'Such poor, such bare, such lewd, such mean attempts.' Henry IV.

'But rather, drowsed and hung their eyelids down, Slept in his face.' Henry IV, Pt I. The Inspection 'Never came reformation in such a flood.' Henry V. Music 'I'll charm the air to give a sound While you perform your antics round.' Macbeth. R.I. Lesson There's no more faith in thee than in a stewed prune.' Henry IV. Homework 'I am afraid to think on what I've done, Look on it again, I dare not !' Macbeth. A Certain Master 'He held me last night at least nine hours.' Henry IV. Dancing Class 'Hand to hand, they did confound the best part of an hour.' Henry IV, Pt I. Wilmer Drive The advised head defends itself at home.' Henry V. The Choir There is but a shirt and half in the company.' Henry IV, Pt I. I86 ST BEDE'S MAGAZINE The Lates 'Bear welcome in your eye, your hand, your tongue: look like the innocent flower.' Macbeth. The 'Hairy Man' ? 'I saw young Harry with his beaver on.' Henry IV, Pt I. Term Report 'A vain, giddy, shallow, humorous youth.' Henry V, Four o'clock Bell 'Methought I heard a voice say sleep no more.' Macbeth. The Staff Room 'Worse than a smoky house.' Henry IV. The Staff Match 'A perilous gash, a very limb lopped off.' Henry IV, Pt I. The Staff 'A goodly portly man i'faith, and a corpulent.' Henry IV. 'Sheriff with a most monstrous watch.' Henry IV. 'Were all thy children kind and natural.' Henry V. 'The fire-eyed maid of smoky war.' Henry IV, 'A comfort of retirement lives in this.' Henry IV, Pt I.

THE FELL I must climb up that hill again, to the windy peak and sky, And all I want is a good heart, and strength to get me so high, And the wind's whistle, and the rain's lash and my red face glowing, And a darkening edge on the mountain peaks, and a curlew homing.

I must climb up that hill again, to the roar of the rushing streams, A loud roar a mad roar, where the waterfall brightly gleams, And all I want is a sunny day, and a cool breeze blowing And a green path and heather wastes, and the mountain brooks flowing.

I must climb up that hill again to the climbers' wonderland, To the wintry wind and summer breeze and the spring thaw at hand, To the way of the shepherd and of his sheep with the collie dog behind, Where the rabbit runs and the ling grows and trees are hard to find.

S. FENELON (IV Alpha). S T BE DE' S MAGAZINE THE VINTAGE The old car stands in the potting shed, For years it has been there, seemingly dead. Two cracked brass lamps, buckled and bent· Hardly a part that hasn't a dent. The paint is now faded, the springs are cracking, Though whilst in its day, nothing was lacking. It's covered with cobwebs, spiders galore, They hang from the windscreen and trail on the floor. It has stood there now since that fateful day, When it came down a hill and its brakes gave way. It stands in the shed, a shadow of pride- Envying the mshing black beauties outside. A. SMITH (IV Alpha). HARVESTING o Sun, thou demoniac God of Fire! Casting thy burning darts from azure skies ; O'er greenwood, hill and dale wander thine eyes On August's funeral pyre. Waist-high the corn stands, golden head inclined, Silence breaks not, save for a singing bird. E'en now the tractor's guttural roar unheard; Death's warrant yet unsign'd. Is that the executioner I hear? That bmsque Barrabas with the brilliant blade, Which strikes, spurning the stubble, short and frayed, And with that blow ends fear. S M (V B ) . AHONY eta. CAR-GOES (AFTER J. MASEFIELD) Double-decker Juggernaut surging up to Heaton Swinging up the mighty slopes from Foster Square, With a cargo of satchels, school-caps, blazers, Small fry, Prefects, and styles of hair. Stately civic limousines gliding to a Speech Day, Sweeping down to park on spacious gravel drives, With a cargo of chauffeurs, maces, gold chains, Lord Mayors, Councillors, and sweet kind wives. Noisy little two-stroke with a mud-caked exhaust Crackling through the puddles in the slimy street, With a cargo of oilskins, gum-boots, skid-lids, Tool-kits, grease rags, and icy feet. KA.D. (NYG 836). 188 ST BEDE'S MAGAZINE HIGHLIGHTS OF HITCH-HIKING Being stranded on one's birthday at the highest point in I one of Europe's highest passes, soaked to the skin, chilled to the marrow, and cursing each passing plutocrat in his metal monster ... Having to pass twenty-four hours and several hundred miles with only 2S. otd. Arriving at Zurich Youth Hostel; finding it full; defiantly refusing to leave; triumphantly sleeping on the floor .. . Receiving the day's first lift at 6.30 in the evening .. . Going to the cinema in Rheims with a fellow Englishman; returning to the Youth Hostel (which the warden had promised would be open) at 11.15 p.m. ; finding the fifteen feet high gate locked in the fifteen feet high wall. Climbing the gate, being transfixed in the glare of a searchlight; catching a torrent of French abuse from the warden's bedroom window; returning the abuse. Waking the whole dormitory by stumbling over sleepers' belongings. Collecting one's card in the morning; passing unnoticed ... Meeting an impecunious Jugoslav returning home from England who was contriving to live by returning milk bottles (which bring half a Swiss franc a time), often without the owner's foreknowledge ... St Moritz 108 KM. . . . Clandestinely changing pounds sterling in a dingy French cafe ... Leaving one's passport in a bank, one's moneybelt in a shower-room ... Spending England's 'best summer for years' in places having their 'worst summer for years'. B. JACKSON (L. VI).

THE RULE OF THREE IN THE BALLROOM Since dancing is 'a social necessity' , the following has been compiled as a handy guide to the Terpsichorean art, for all ages and classes of society. Dances fall conveniently into three categories. 1. The 'Olde Tyme' variety, intended for the upper class (and for those who like to imagine themselves in the upper class). 2. Those intended for the average person. 3. The 'low dive' variety which cater for our teen-age modernity. The first step is to ask a female to dance. The following approaches are recommended. Mr Upper Class. Pardon my intrusion, madame, but if ST BEDE'S MAGAZINE your dance card is not quite full, could you possibly afford me the pleasure of the next military gavotte. Mr Average. May I have this dance please? (This has become somewhat hackneyed of late). Mr Modern. He remains silent but signifies that he would like a dance by moving his head with a sideways motion and gazing with expressionless face at the girl in question. Dancing steps are too varied to be included here, but there are three distinctive styles. Mr Upper Class. Forward, left, side, chasse, reverse turn, etc., etc., etc. Mr Average. I-2-3, I-2-3, I-2-3, I-2-3, etc., etc. (This has a tendency to become somewhat boring and your partner may be tempted to snatch forty winks.) Mr Modern. Jerk, twist, swing, rock, bend, roll, etc., etc. (This becomes hard work rather the poetry of motion.) It is frequently desired to converse with one's partner and I suggest three basic topics. Mr Upper Class. Dashed if I can understand Eden's foreign policy. Mr Average. Do you come here often? (Can I have heard this before somewhere ?) Mr Modern. (He says nothing, the silence being broken only by his eternal chewing.) The dance finishes, you murmur something under your breath and make a tactical retreat. The whole thing, when faced with a little courage, is in fact so simple. P. O'BRIEN (Lower VI Arts). [This article has not been published as a White Paper.]

EXAMS Only two days to go, and the list is getting longer, And the need for work is growing, yet you haven't time to spare. Only two days to go, and the summer light grows stronger, !32t for you there's no enjoyment, no release for wondrous air. The sound of bat on ball spells sweet music in your ears, As on gazing through the window you see lads in nearby fields, But inside your little prison there's a ghost who holds your fears, And the name is Julius C

FIRST TEAM (Winners of Bradford Grammar Schools Senior CuP) Left to Right Back Row-P. Hill, M. Sheard, K. McGrath, C. Deery, MrDooley, P. Clay, T. Metcalfe Front Row-J. Moore, J. Walker, J. O'Hara (Captain), M. Monaghan, W. Bull SENIOR RESERVES Left to Right Back Row-Wignall, Lightowler, Bowes, Mr Hayes, Leadbeater, Carroll, Parkin Front Row-Ward, Corrigan, Vile (Captain), Byrne, Woodward UNDER I5 'A' Left to Right Back Row-Bavarskis, Thorne, Cooper, Mr 'Whelan, Duffy, Cotton, Connolly, vVogan Front Row-Palframan, Gamble, Buddis, (Captain), Neville, Arber UNDER 15 'B' Left to Righi Back Row-Moloney, Doran, Kennedy, McDonagh, Fr Doyle, Mulqueen, Thorne F1'ont Row-Regan, Turner, Stevens (Captain), Reynolds, Collins UNDER 13 'B' Left to Right Back Row-McEvan, Lawlor (Ie), McKenzie, MrCopley, McAndrew, Robinson, Lawlor:(zA) Front Row-Hebden, Houlker, Brook, Kneafsey, Gilmartin, Lyons, Armstrong

UNDER 13 (A) Left to Right Back Row-Spence, Berry, Fisher, Webb, Howley, Moran Frcnt Row-Harris, Spink, Mr McShee, Fitzpatrick (Captain), Hellawell, Hagerty ST BEDE'S MAGAZINE and she refused to debase them. Her generosity of time and service gained for her the Papal Medal, Bene Merenti-well deserved indeed. A happy married life was tragically cut short by illness and after months of suffering she went to her eternal reward. R.I.P. B.V.c. ODE The inspired soul, is it yet mine ? Or are these stirrings but childlike imagery, A concordant heart with others' woes, The joyful spirit in others' thoughts Of beauty, peace and wisdom. Would I had my infant sight In which perceived minutest parts Till, with older age, its edges Etched upon the mists of knowledge, And the fabled curse of progress. A gentle rain fell to-day, my child, Its raindrops glistened in the spring-new sun, It glanced the grass and forming bud; And gave to both life, and yet not coarse, Nor sombre, nor the prosaic jackanaping of modern skills But mysterious being and, softly, movement. The silver beeches turned to copper, The prostrate grass renewed its growth, Shimmering hills all veiled in purple, And sequined roofs across the vale. Yet, of all, most noble is the sky of hundred hues, Pink clouds pursued by purple, Yellow rays, and red and green betwixt A rich kaleidoscope, which in the dying hour, Those rays of light shine out. Then red-flickering stars, which so fast Away from the blue, in a deeper sky. In all dark hours the way is clear, In all men's hearts the Eternal rears; His is to them a jubilant return, Of ungrateful calling when they have failed. Yet, He does not forget these hungry minds And scant assent He may receive: His is bounty without of reason In time or space or charity. D. LOUGHLIN (Lower VI Sc.). CHOIR Half a bar, half a bar, Half a bar onward, Out of the mouths of Hell, Howled the whole hundred. Altos to right of them, Trebles to left of them, Basses in front of them, Bellowed and thundered. Screeched they with shout and yell, Not wise they sang, nor well, Drowning the classes' bell, While all the School wondered.

Dire the conductor's glare, Flashed his hands in the air, Sounding new keys, to bear Out the Old Hundredth; Swiftly he turned his back, Away from that howling pack, Someone had blundered! Tenors to right of him Tenors to left of him, Discords behind him, Bellowed and thundered. Oh the wild howls they wrought! Right to the end they fought: Some tune they sang, but not, Not 'The Old Hundredth'. P. CONNOR (Lower VISe.).

NIGHT A thick black robe slipped over the distant hills Crept softly round the trunks of crooked oaks, Bent low beneath the weight of many years, Took up their load and soothed their straining limbs.

The cowering giants, breathing sweet relief Forgot their ancient troubles, and the stars Peeped with silent mirth at sleepy owls Blinking in the blackness of the night. P. McKEONE (L'vI Arts). ST BEDE'S MAGAZINE 193 SCHOOL PARTY IN BELGIUM I have just disinterred (a) a ticket for the Grotte de Dinant, 'La Merveilleuse', dismissed by the boys as 'not a patch on Cheddar Gorge'; (b) a luxurious-sounding continental bill of fare from Middebourg-3 Biers, I Koffie, 4 Frit-we obviously had a lady in the party! (c) a Toegangsaaniraag for a Casino on which I find what appears to be the Daily Routine Order for the boys' last morning in Belgium-reveille, 6.15 a.m. The other day I asked several boys, separately, if they remembered any humorous incident of the trip; from everyone I got the same answer-'Yes, Sir 1 when you lost four boys on the underground l' Ship, boat, train, tram, bus, coach, ferry, taxi, car, lorry, between them they tried the lot under our several guidance and not one was lost. But all they remember is that lost four in the Underground. A sudden illness gave us a new slant on the Medicine Man in foreign parts-our doctor usually stayed for an hour in the bar after seeing his patient and surprised us at eleven o'clock one night by refusing another drink because 'he was operating at one a.m. l' He charmed us by the homely manner in which he gave his patient a blood transfusion in the hotel's bedroom. M. Albert, the hotel proprietor, startled us after the doctor's first ten p.m. visit by ringing up the chemist, reading out the doctor's prescription (written in the usual style), and telling the chemist that he would be round in ten minutes to pick it up 1 The boys will agree that travel on the Continent these days is quite simple for anyone with common sense. If the staff were a little brighter, showing the booking clerk how to fill up a party-ticket form in French (having previously been told in Anglo-French how to fill up one printed in Flemish) would be child's play. It is true that the staff showed a commendable lack of surprise at the Dutch frontier, when they were assured that to grant a visa was impossible, that to ring up The Hague would take hours but was possible, that a favourable reply from there was improbable. The Hague was rung, the reply was favourable, a visa for one day was O.K., and behold the guard produced a rubber stamp all ready to permit the impossible! The Belgians have developed the British pastime of digging up the road. They have driven a new railway line through the heart of Brussels from one former terminus to another, rebuilt both of the old stations and built a completely new one on the new line. The new game is to stand around to watch the faces of 'experienced' travellers when they come out of the stations to show their friends around. Each year for ten years new land­ marks have risen and old ones vanished. When I led our flock from the Gare du Ledi to find a tram to the Gare du Sud, I halted the front of the party whilst I looked around to find my bearings anew. A man came across the road to me and asked w n

194 ST BEDE'S MAGAZINE if I spoke French. As an 'experienced' traveller wishing to help a lost innocent, I asked could I help him? With a swift gesture he flashed his badge and said, 'I am of the police; these boys must be removed, they are in danger!' Fortunately for my modest pride the boys had not understood his foreign patter and the column advanced around several corners on to several trams without realizing that we had been 'moved on'. I can look back on a very enjoyable and well-behaved trip. I am still amazed at the apparent sang-froid of the average boy. Nothing short of a rough sea seems to upset him. A.O'N.

JOURNEY TO AUSTRALIA (FROM AN O.B. MERCHANT SEAMAN) The weather was rather cold when we put out from Tilbury. In the Channel, the sea was choppy, the Bay of Biscay likewise. But once in Gibraltar, the sun came out, and never went in again until the ship reached Sydney. From the northern side, the Rock of Gibraltar does not look impressive, but all the same it is a very striking scene. Naples was our next stop, and a very colourful one, too! High on the mountains were great villas of red and white stone, a very picturesque scene. From Naples, the R.M.S. Orcades, a 28,000 ton passenger and cargo liner, proceeded to Port Said, by way of the Suez Canal. Port Said is not very impressive, but it is modern, with large buildings and neon signs. A few rickshaws can be seen, but mostly cars and trams line the hot dry roads. . The Catholic Mission for Seamen is a wonderful place. Inside from the beautifully polished floors rise great marble pillars which support an elaborately decorated ceiling. Great tapestries and carpets adorn the marble walls, and the whole place looks like a great mosque, with domes and towers on the roof. Through the Red Sea, to Aden, was extremely hot, but we didn't have long to stay in Aden. We crossed the Arabian Sea to Colombo, which was also very hot, but thankfully we only stayed over-night. The next port of call was Fremantle. From there we went to Melbourne, which is a very big city, where we had a day off for sightseeing. The last port was Sydney with its noble bridge spanning the great harbour. We had eight days in Sydney, and every night there was shore leave. The homeward journey was much hotter; in Aden, the temperature was over 100°. Altogether, it was a very interesting voyage which anyone could look forward to. I certainly anticipate another run. D. GALI~AGHER. ST BEDE'S MAGAZINE 195 EASTER IN POLAND In Poland there were some old customs at Easter as at Christmas. On Good Friday people went round all the parishes looking at the grave of our Blessed Lord. The graves were made on Maundy ThUIsday and on Good Friday was the adoration. Adorers were: children, adults, scouts; even the army kept guard without batting an eyelid. On Holy SatUIday in every house was prepared the 'Easter Table'. In the middle stood the lamb made of sugar with a red flag, surrounded by gaily coloured eggs. There were also sausages (Polish), meat, great cakes, bread, cheese ... All was decorated with green. Priests went from house to house blessing these foodstuffs. Poorer people went to the church with baskets to have these things blessed there. On Easter Sunday the ringing of the bells called all the people to church to the Resurrection Service (at 5 a.m.). Then, the bells were rung and the soldiers fired a salute with rifles and cannons. After Mass, returning home, was said on the doorstep; 'Christ is Risen' and the housekeeper answered: 'Really and truly'. Then everybody sat down to a ceremonial breakfast. The shells were cracked, the eggs taken out, cut, and everybody took a piece, sharing it with his neighboUIs wishing each other well. On Monday, there is a lot of fun in Poland. When the girls in their Sunday frocks and coats are coming from chUIch the boys splash them with water. Or, if there are no girls in the family or anywhere near at hand, the first one to get up, wakes the others by sprinkling them with water, especially down necks. In the East, on Monday, there were egg-fights. Two people with coloured eggs knocked the eggs together and the person with the cracked egg gives it to the person with the uncracked egg. A fight might be carried out by placing an egg at the bottom of a slope and rolling an egg down the slope. If somebody had a good strong egg he could win anything up to ten or more eggs. To see if an egg was strong enough you cracked it against your teeth. The strongest egg was passed round from hand to hand and remarked about Easter after Easter. Polish eggs were beautifully decorated with pictures of horses one after another all round the egg, and birds, flowers and trees, etc. J. Z. BACK (Ia). 196 ST BEDE'S MAGAZINE THE STARLIT SKY The more you think, The more you wonder, The more your reason Splits asunder.

What mysteries lurk In yon night sky? Was God's idea to feast the eye? Or is there life In that vast space? If so, what kind Of plant and race?

'Tis very odd­ What man of Science Can explain God? I've thought of it And wondered why God created yon night sky. P. HALSTEAD (III).

SOME LIMERICKS There is a young lad in IIIb, A finer you never could see. At work or at play He never says nay. Can you guess who it is ? It's me. * * * * There's a student from Huddersfield Town Whose face wears a permanent frown. When asked for the cause He replied without pause: My studies are getting me down.

There's a studious boy in St Bede's Who comes from a place near Leeds. He dreams every night Till he's half dead with fright Of the horrific things that he reads.

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I. DEVON AND CORNWALL For the person who prefers a healthy, active holiday with good weather included, Devon and Cornwall are the ideal places. Cornwall is full of quaint villages like Mousehole, St Ives and Crantock. When I was at Crantock, near Newquay, last year I met a man who had lived in Cornwall all his life and considered anyone from outside Cornwall a foreigner. He had witnessed Atlantic rollers twenty feet high in the winter. The scenery is completely different from that in the north. It is impossible to see the fields from the lanes in Devon and Cornwall because farmers used to dump heaps of stones at the edges of their fields, because of the lack of wood for fences. Brambles and creepers have since grown in the rocks and the result is that you are completely hemmed in in the lanes. A great attraction on the West coasts of Devon and Cornwall is surf riding. It is possible to surf ride because the Atlantic rollers are not blocked by Ireland as they are farther up the coast. S. TURNER (IV Alpha). 2. THE WEST COUNTRY In the whole of England there is no scenery to equal the South-West, with its wonderful limestone caves and gorges in the Cotswolds, its narrow winding Devon lanes and the Cornish cliffs which look out onto the great Atlantic. After passing through the Cotswolds, on past the old city of Wells, turning North over bleak Exmoor, it is not long before you are well in the heart of the South Western Peninsula and climbing the famous Devon lanes with their high grassy banks and seemingly endless paths. In the heart of Cornwall, however, the scenery is entirely different. With its tin mines discovered by the Phoenicians and its china clay quarries, the countryside seems to be less productive. But the main attractions in Cornwall lie in holidays-with surf bathing in the warm Atlantic breakers, and touring around Penzance and Land's End. It is a grand sight to look over the waters to the Scilly Isles from the toe of England. Cornwall also has its attractions in its many fishing villages, of the Mousehole type, and its rocky cliffs. Paignton and Torquay are ideal holiday resorts in catering for all kinds of amusements and sports. No trip to the South­ West is complete without a visit to Devonport and Plymouth. Devonport as a Royal Naval base with its range of great warships, and Plymouth famous from Elizabethan times, with whole streets and towering shops rebuilt after being raised to the ground by air raids. Exeter is also a fine city. Although not as spick and span as Plymouth, it is still worthy of being the capital of Devon. N. JORDON (IV Alpha). 198 ST BEDE'S MAGAZINE 3. THE SOUTH-EAST COAST The South-East coast is in many ways one of great contrasts. If a person likes a quiet holiday on the coast with no amusement parks there are places like Winchelsea and Rye, both of which have pleasant, secluded beaches which are very good for swimming. On the other hand there are the noisy seaside towns, such as Broadstairs, which has far too many people for its size. Another great contrast is in the types of beach and swimming conditions. Such towns as Margate, Westgate and Broadstairs have sandy beaches and the sea is a long way out, even when the tide is in. The other type of beach is the pebbly variety. These beaches, as at Tanterton, Whitstable, Rye, Winchelsea and Hastings, are the best type for swimming when the tide comes in, as you do not have to go out more than four or five feet to be in deep water. The reason for this sudden drop is that when the tide comes in the waves wash the pebbles up in a huge bank with a steep gradient. J. A. TURNER (IV Alpha).

4. THE LAKES Awakening, I saw the silvery moon floating over the dark background of the sky. The birch trees and the lakes glistened in its rays and everything was still. The moon having disappeared behind a hill, my gaze travelled to the eastern horizon and saw a pink glow appearing there. The golden edge of the sun crept, fingers of light illuminated the firmament <\nd suddenly it was light. ! That was my first impression of the 'Lakes'. N ow tha~ it was light I saw the great hill on the other side of the valley and the jagged mountains to its right. Turning round I saw the picturesque old fashioned inn with its stout beams and charming outlook-and the beautiful lake behind it. At about nine o'clock most of the climbers and campers were up and about. Everybody was busy washing and preparing for breakfast. Cheery words were constantly being exchanged by everybody, whether they were strangers or not. All were happy. After breakfast, parties of climbers set out up the hill with ropes and tackle slung about their shoulders. Tourists gazed on the tiny specks crawling up the great slabs, from which most of the surrounding country can clearly be seen. As the day wore on the sun warmed the valley and a few people walked to the pine-fringed tarn to bath in its cool waters. Towards evening the climbers descended the mountain and advanced to the inn, like conquerors to a victory banquet. They sung their songs, the tourists returned home and I went to bed content. v. KNEAFSEY (IV Alpha). ~'----'-'----"'--

ST BEDE'S MAGAZINE 199 5. IRELAND On arrival in Dublin, the capital of Ireland's Republic, one is overcome by the kindness and generosity of its people, and greatly amazed at the wonderful sights that may be seen in and about this wonderful city. A typical example of such is the view which can be seen from the top of Nelson's Pillar in O'Connell Street. There are also many picturesque sea resorts on its outskirts. But it is in the countryside that the real beauty of Ireland is to be seen. Its tiny village churches and emerald green prairies are the envy of every artist's brush, unable to picture them in reality. One is also struck by the way in which the Irish people keep their Faith alive. Each day when the Angelus rings all work is stopped, and the Angelus is said. Every evening the family devoutly kneel and say the rosary so that a day in Ireland always ends with thoughts of God. P. STEVENS (IV Alpha). 6. ISLE OF MAN One's first impressions of the Isle of Man is of a raw and uninviting landscape, but after living on the island this impression is soon dispelled. The climate, contrary to this early impression, is much less severe than our Yorkshire climate. Proof of this is the luxuriant growth of plants in gardens and hedgerows and the sight of palm trees in some of the gardens. The Isle of Man, however, seems to lack facilities for pleasure sailing, for although one may watch the passenger boats docking, there are few small boats for hire. The island's main holiday resort is Douglas, with its long curving vista of hotels and amusement arcades, providing the outstanding feature of the 'front'. Towards Ramsay one passes the railway which runs to Snaefell, one of a block of mountains, the top of which are cloud covered. In their shade are picturesque little villages, typical of Manx rural life. J. THRISTAN (IV Alpha). 7. SCOTLAND After panting and puffing to the top of Ben Lomond, one is again breathless at the amazing beauty of the Loch, shimmering and sparkling in the sunlight. Small tourist steamers break the peaceful surface of the lake as they chug to and from Ballock Pier. The shore and hillsides are thronged with holiday-makers resting in the deep purple of the heather. Here at the water's edge is the cave which is reputed to have sheltered Rob Roy from the Redcoats. Leaving the beauty of Loch Lomond, take the train to Glasgow, where after a meal one can go either by bus or train , ' [rrr J'

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to the town of Troon on the Ayrshire coast. It is along this coast that the most popular Scottish holiday resorts are to be found, namely Aye, Prestwick, Girvan and of course, Troon, the great shrine of golf. Here, directly opposite the Isle of Arran, the real Highland beauty is to be seen. The steep heathered slopes with the coarse grass and scrawny sheep provide a lasting impressions of a Scotch holiday. P. RAY (IV Alpha). 8. BELGIUM On the whole this country is much the same as England in food, climate and population. On a visit to Belgium, Bruges is a most convenient tourist centre from which to see the country. Once a flourishing port, this quaint old town is situated on a silted up river, which has caused great loss of trade. In the city itself there are many places of interest, one of which is the Chapel of the Holy Blood, where a relic of the true Blood of Christ is kept. Bruges is often referred to as the 'Venice of the North', because of the canals connecting it with nearby villages. The old city is within easy reach of Brussels the capital, only just over an hour's train journey away. Ghent too, is quite near, with its wonderful medieval castle. For fell-walking and scenery the Ardennes are ideal, with numerous picturesque villages and winding rivers, upon which one can enjoy many a pleasant day's sailing. Perhaps the most interesting facet of Belgium to the visitor is the cafe life. These cafes are spread along roadsides at frequent intervals often as many as six in a small street with tables almost to the road edge. One can see the familiar dart board and pin tables and some even had juke boxes. Here one can spend a few pleasant hours after an eventful day. G. DOHERTY (IV Alpha). 9. BLACKPOOL For the lover of busy sideshows, amusements and dancing, Blackpool is a noisy paradise. At the height of the hO'liday season this west coast resort provides many attractions of the cheap and not-so-cheap varieties in the way of amusement arcades, sideshows with blazing loudspeakers, fish and chips, rock and other features of the British seaside town. In the theatres some of the best variety artists in the country are to be seen, and very often the whole season is booked up before the shows open. The Pleasure Beach at the Southern end of the town is the Mecca of day-trippers, who fiock there to spend much time and money on the Big Dipper, the Fun House, the Grand National and Noah's Ark. In contrast to the summer season there are the Autumn Illuminations, when Blackpool is less crowded and many of the shows closed. It is then quite pleasant to walk the full length of the illuminated front, although at times a cold breeze blows from the choppy sea. T. SHAW (IV Alpha). ST BEDE'S MAGAZINE 20I

IO. BRUGES As a centre for holidays, Bruges is unrivalled. It has many attractions, and one of them is its canals and waterways-in fact-it is known as the Venice of Belgium. At night, and of course during the day, one can hire a boat, and have an hour or two on the canals. There are many historic buildings in Bruges, including the Cathedral (R.C), the Belfry, which is a very high one. Both of these are in the market square, in the middle of which there are two very prominent stone knights. On the other side of the square, are some cafes, where, unlike most cafes in England, alcoholic drinks can be bought as well as other drinks. A guide can be hired to show a party over the town, and he first goes round the market-place, and then to one or two other smaller squares, pointing out places of interest. Also, trips can be arranged by bus to the surrounding country. There is a microphone in the bus, and the driver acts as a guide, and makes the trip very interesting. Back in Bruges itself, there is a swimming bath quite close, and a good game-similar to billiards can be enjoyed in many of the cafes, or if it is raining one can spend an enjoyable evening in the cinema. P. HANNON (IV Alpha). ROUND THE WORLD WITH DRAKE The short poem, which we reprint below from the last issue of the Magazine, so captured the attention of some of our Seniors (with its utter freedom of rhythm, rhyme and sense) that they felt compelled to spread its influence to other languages. Drake's ship sailed out beneath the moon To plunder Spanish galleons, And take from them their riches, Gold and silver ingots and deubloons. Navis Draci sub luna navigavit, U t triremes Hispanas pradaretur, Et ex eis divitias earum raperet et aurum et lateres argenteos et denarios. Bateau de Drake est navige au-dessous de la lune Porn piller les galions espagnols Et leur prendre les richesses L'or, les lingots d'argent et les doublons. Drakes Schiff segelte im Mondschein hinaus Urn spanische Galionen zu phindern Und ihnen die Beute zu nehmn Gold und Silberbarren und Dublonen. Bajo la luna se hizo a la vela el buque de Drake, Para que saqueasa ex gale ones espafioles Y appropriase riqueza sua, Elora, los lingotes de plata y los doblones. 202 ST BEDE'S MAGAZINE MA TER ADMlRABILIS 'SHE WAS GOD'S MASTERPIECE' (BishoP Heenan in a Radio Broadcast) Thou fairest jewel of the Father's mind, Immaculate before thy days, He made thee flawless of our fallen kind To show His will in thee always. The virtues flow'ring full in thee, That blessedness all generations sing, Thy mercy and benignity, Are wrought in thee by our Eternal King Vi/hat graces through thy prayer we ever gain, The Father from His Heart to give doth deign.

UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES UNIVERSITY OF HULL The Old Guard of ex-Bedesmen at Hull was augmented this year by the addition of Jim Winkley, B.SC., who came to read for his Diploma in Education, Allan Tordoff and Kevin Canning hurled straight from school into the Geography and Law Departments respectively. All figure prominently in the various University activities, and Jim Lock especially has carried out his duties as Secretary of the Students' Union with that efficiency which those of us who have but recently left St Bede's have come to know and admire. Jim Lynch is spending the Summer Term in Germany before returning to sit his Finals next year. The two chemists, Peter Doran and John Rowbottom, now comfortably settled in the new lUxury hotel known as Ferens Hall, are preparing for Part I of their Finals, while Arthur Gamble sits his Finals this year and is looking forward to entering the Education Department next session. Our congratulations go out to Arthur on his recent election as President of the Catholic Society for the forthcoming year. Kevin Canning vvill sit on the committee with him in the capacity of Treasurer. The two Freshers have found that their hardest task has been trying to convince everyone else that they have been working hard. All of us join in sending best wishes to old friends wherever they may be and we offer a hearty welcome to any who may be thinking of spending three or four years in Hull, no longer the country's youngest University. K. CANNING. LONDON London University is a myth. The only manifestations of its presence are a tall, ugly white building in Bloomsbury called Senate House and a few examination papers circulated each year. ST BEDE'S MAGAZINE 203 The integral colleges are to all intents and purposes separate entities each numbering about two thousand students. It's huge­ too huge. The academic standard is high-too high. Its authorities are harsh and severe. Examinations have to be passed or it's a long way to Tipperary with the army. Student life or university life or 'them students', as it is known in pedestrian circles, is varied and very different from that of other universities. There is 'the Students' Union' ; of the three thousand at University College only about three hundred are actively engaged in this co-operation. They try to organize life on a grandiose Youth Club scale, with its various committees, sub-committees, referendums, interim reports, agendas. If anyone has an original idea which of course is not very often, a motion of amendment to the Standing Orders of the Constitution of the Students' Union of University College has first to be moved and sanctioned. One keen Fresher from St Bede's once got himself elected to Council but resigned, a wiser man, not long after. By far the greater proportion of students use College merely as the bank clerk uses the bank. The average student is there for his lectures, an odd hour in the library or perhaps even a coffee in the refectory. Otherwise he is neither seen nor heard of except above you in the examination list. Anyone coming down to London to study would be well advised to think first. Everyone knows the usual cliches about London. Its many attractions, the worthwhile presence of a vibrant cosmopolitan capital, the overwhelming feeling of ego as you stride down the Strand, duffie-coated, supercilious, umbrella lethally swinging over the pavement, the intellectual complacency of being a regular at the Continental films at the Cameo-Poly and the Everyman at Hampstead, the wonderful dilettante off-hand manner one talks about the things 'non University', the way the Rugger XV 'capture' the female lead at a World Premiere, the way one commands attention in a Lyons Corner House, as surrounded by a Household Guard of University scarfs and beards, you say in a loud imperious University voice, 'This spoon's dirty'. There are however, great disadvantages-expense, distance, the appalling lack of suitable accommodation for students, the inability to resist the temptations to take too much to heart 'All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy'. Yet it is all worthwhile. One can with a little discretion make the most of everything and enjoy sensibly the three years one spends reading for a degree. There certainly is no place better for Medicine; Jimmy Donovan and John Macarthur tell me there's no place better for Economics, if you like that sort of thing. Unfortunately, 'Mac' has spent the last term and a half in hospital again. We wish him a speedy recovery. 204 ST BEDE'S MAGAZINE To 'would be' Freshers next year I would add that at the end of this term a licensed bar is being opened at the Catholic Chaplaincy headquarters and also that Bedesmen are already known down here. You will be welcome. M. BREAR.

TRINITY COLLEGE OF MUSIC, LONDON Sir Henry Hadow once remarked: 'If you ask to what side of human nature education is directed, the answer would surely be to the whole of it, to every side of it ; and I venture to say with entire seriousness that I know of no single subject, no single topic in our educational scheme which appeals so widely as music does to every part of one's nature'. Music not only has an appeal to the emotions, but it is a language with a notation, a grammar, and a literature of its own ; while the design of a Beethoven symphony is just as complete and intelligible as that of a great play. Music also contains many analytical problems similar to those met with in science, while the study of acoustics provides a close link with physics. In the teaching of music we are not solely concerned with the training of singers or instrumentalists, but also with showing that music is as much a part of culture as literature or science, and therefore cannot afford to be neglected.

OXFORD In June, almost a third of Oxford's student population go into mourning in anticipation of the casualties to be inflicted on them in the Examination Schools, assuming sombre clothing, caps and gowns, and shadows under the eyes. A few of the women make a half-hearted attempt at elegance, a sprinkling of carnations sprout from buttonholes, but-post equitem sedet atra cura. They see the time wasted and the opportunities lost, individually insignificant, now accumulated in a thunderous, threatening cloud. From the preceding paragraph it should be apparent that for the Bedesmen at Oxford schools have more than a passing interest. At the time of writing, Michael Carter is taking his ease after a strenuous attempt to prove that seven terms of Greats have not been entirely wasted on him, and Michael Dudley Whelan is still heavily engaged, endeavouring to keep in his head the details of enough cases to satisfy and perhaps even entertain the examiners in Law. After schools they emerge, thankfully 'e statu pupillar'; blinking at the strong light of freedom from lectures, from essays from exams, but of freedom, too, to appease the wrath of fierce Sergeants or to sit behind a desk cherishing a duodenal ulcer, After years of persuading themselves that the future was too F""

ST BEDE'S MAGAZINE 2 0 5 far distant to worry about,the future is upon them and demands attention. But what of the future for Oxford? Will there be a fresh influx of Bedesmen to replace the departed? M. J. CARTER. CAMBRIDGE NOTES 'A fat, grouchy King who had six wives, pulled down a great many monasteries, and built a College. Since he wanted everyone to remember just how expensive his style of living was, he called the main quadrangle Great Court.' Thus the Trinity Magazine on the rise of the college. It is a simplified view of history, readable nonetheless, and the method might well be applied to events of more recent date. 'A youth who had exchanged the swift steed of the Saxons for the ambling pad of Pedagogy chanced one day upon another of like condition, save only that this latter still spurred his palfrey across the plains of Akademe. And much talk they had withal . . .' To be more precise, one day last October Kevin Delaney met Brian Cook and sought information. Cook, who is completing his second year at Downing and has just finished his Classical Tripos, knew the ropes, and knowledge was passed on to Delaney, up at Trinity to read for the Certificate in Education, They both report a good year, a view which awaits confirmation when pass lists are published. Meanwhile, they are hopeful, and if they have not drunk life to the lees, yet they have savoured its bouquet in this delightful place. Cook has associated himself with a group of esoteric sportsmen who call themselves Peripatetics. It is said that some time ago they challenged another University to an egg and spoon race. Delaney has been more inclined to adorn the Backs in a punt. Term is drawing to a close, however, and many must go out into the big wide world, whilst Cambridge rests during the Long Vacation, when, as an unidentified imitator of Gray put it, No wine, no supper-parties glad the sight; 0' er all the court a solemn stillness reigns: Save where some gambling Gyps o'er skittles fight, When Fortune robs them of their easy gains. Perhaps someone from St Bede's will·be here next term to shatter this pleasant dream of lethargy? We hope so, K. A DELANEY.

LEEDS UNIVERSITY The last sessional exams were successfully passed or otherwise evaded, and so there still remains a small, but select body of Bedesmen at Leeds. Only one new addition to this group appeared in October; but David Peel having spent a year at Sheffield could hardly be classified as 'Fresher'. He is continuing his course in thE: 206 ST BEDE'S MAGAZINE

Honours Biochemistry School, also finding time to maintain a very temperamental motor-bike and to create upheavals in Catholic Society politics. He is a Council member, and ardent supporter of the Union of Catholic students. Michael Fitzpatrick is now doing his clinical studies, and Paul Kennedy has forsaken the early morning diesel train for the more hectic life of Devonshire Hall. Those with a vested interest in the Textile Department are eagerly awaiting the opening of the new Man-made Fibres Building by the Duke of Edinburgh, still however, retaining their former war cry: 'There's no substitute for wool'. We do hope to see some more Freshers from St Bede's next term-even if they are not doing Textiles! P. J. KENNEDY. THE INNS OF COURT The Inns of Court are typically English institutions. 'Unchartered, unendowed, without remembered founders these groups of lawyers formed themselves and in the course of time evolved a scheme of legal education.' Yet in 1852 the medieval system of legal education which had continued through Tudor times into the seventeenth century had disappeared. As dining in Hall alone survived it was 'almost literally true that a man ate his way to the Bar'. Consequently a Council of Legal Education was formed with a view to guiding the education of students and to establishing uniform rules as to Admission to the chosen Inn and to Call to the Bar. A scheme of education has now been worked out on university lines and compulsory examinations established. At the present time as much as forty per cent of the anm).al student intake is composed of "foreign students. Therefore the Inns can claim to play some part in communicating British customs and ideals to many who will soon be playing a leading role in the 'new' countries of Asia and Africa and in helping to maintain those customs in the older nations of the Commonwealth. Two Bedesmen, P. Rock and A. M. Manchester, both of whom have been awarded scholarships by the Benchers of their Inn, are members of Gray's Inn. They would be happy to welcome other Bedesmen. ANTHONY M. MANCHESTER.

THE WHITE FATHERS, COUNTY CAVAN There are three Bedesmen studying Philosophy here in Cavan: Philip Leedal and John Henze both in second year, and Anthony Whelan in his first year. Our activities range from football, mountaineering and potholing to boating, cycling and bird-watching. Swimming also is a very important item on our agenda, and a dip every morning before breakfast is now one of the joys (?) of life. ------~~~~~~~~~-,~~-~~------

ST BEDE'S MAGAZINE 207 Phil Leedal is intent every free day on visiting some Celtic Cross, miles from anywhere, or else dimbing some far-off mountain, even more inaccessible. John Henze takes an active share in Legion of Mary work, which is at the present time, building a grotto to our Lady by the river that flows through our grounds. The house was opened last September and is situated on what is reputed to be one of the most beautiful lakes of the region, Loch Macnean, which also constitutes the border between Eire and Northern Ireland. Although we have only been here such a short time, we can all testify to the kindness and hospitality of the Irish people, and we ourselves extend a hearty welcome to any Bedesman who may join us in the future. A. WHELAN. USHAW We are pleased to report that the number of St Bede's Old Boys at Ushaw is steadily increasing. Soon after the return from the Christmas vacation, we had a long-awaited period of skating, due to the willing work of all the members of the College. At the time of writing these notes the 'Cat' season is wen under way. In this we are unique, for Ushaw is the only place in England where this game is played. P. Monaghan was last year elected to the honourable position of Philosophers' Vice-Censor, a position similar to that of Vice-Captain, carrying with it considerable responsibility for the sports equipment. Five Old Boys will be taking parts in a play which will be presented by Philosophers to the whole College, before the end of the term. The following Bedesmen have received their Diaconate, and will be ordained this year: D. O'Connor at St Cuthbert's on 14th July, M. Gallon and A. Wilkinson at St Mary's on I5th July, and G. Bradley on I7th July at St Walburga's, Shipley. G. Hanlon, B. Ineson, A. Pearson, and K. Meeds have received their Subdiaconate, and have one more year to their ordination. B. Barry, A. Davies, H. McNamara, and M. Mulqueen are in Minor Orders. Four new Bedesmen were welcomed last September. K. Thornton went into Philosophy, there to join T. Tolan, P. Ward, T. Boyle, K. Hanlon, J. Kelly, and P. Monaghan, who came in previous years. J. Smith is the sole St Bede's representative in Big Lads, A. Boylan and D. Jackson being Little Lads. We extend a welcome to any students from St Bede's who may be joining us in September. K. THORNTON. 208 ST BEDE'S MAGAZINE

ROME LETTER After spending last summer in England Basil Loftus (1945-52) is now finishing First Year Theology at the Venerable English College; he is, alas, the only Bedesman now in Rome. The Roman winter, usually so mild, came into the news this year. The first snow since 1946 fell on the Purification and then continued intermittently for more than a month. Enthusiasm for the traditional 'Prima Nix' semi-public-holiday soon diminished. Each fresh fall of snow sent back by at least a year the estimate of when there had last been such a severe winter. By the end of the snow we had worked back to 1929, and the enthusiasm of the historians was second only to that of the photographers. During the past winter there has been some concern for the Holy Father's health, but the fears were unfounded as the Pope showed on his eightieth birthday. He presided at a Solemn High Mass in St Peter's, and then came to his window to acknowledge the cheers of the tens of thousands of people in St Peter's Square. The familiar figure of the Pope with outstretched arms, giving his blessing to Rome and the world, was seen perhaps for the first time through a curtain of whirling snowflakes. Fr Langan has just left Rome after a short holiday, and he sends his best wishes to all at school. BASIL LOFTUS. SPEECH DAY At the Middles' Speech Day the prizes were distributed by Mrs L. F. Wild, and the School Choir sang selections from Schubert and Mozart, followed by three beautiful motets from the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. His Lordship the Bishop of Leeds was present for the Senior function. The choir agaiIl sang seven selections and the address was given by John F. Power, Esq., M.B.E., K.C.S.G., J.P. His witty and apposite speech was much appreciated by a large audience of parents and boys. He also distributed the prizes. The Lord Mayor of Bradford (Alderman J. Ruth), gave sound advice on the benefits of education. On the platform were representatives of the Governors and of the Education Committee. On both occasions J. E. Brennan, Esq., K.S.G., Chairman of the Governors, presided.

HEADMASTER'S REPORT The Headmaster began remarking that the problems of a school changed very slowly-we always had the lazy boy, the unconcerned parent, the early leavers. The School had a reason­ ably successful year, reaching a good standard academically and in outside activities. ST BEDE'S MAGAZINE 209 There was little possibility of relief from overcrowding for some time to come. Such relief could be received if the Ministry of Education allowed the building of a grammar school at Bradley for Huddersfield, Halifax, Dewsbury and the Heavy Woollen areas. A pleasing feature of the year was the increasing co-operation between parents and the School. The meetings for parents provided an opportunity for discussing the progress and welfare of their sons. The School was also willing and anxious to give advice on careers, a subject on which there was a considerable amount of literature and information. Too many parents did not realize the value of the Form VI Course. Qualifications were daily more and more necessary for any boy who wished to advance. In addition, this part of a boy's course was a period when he was learning the value of responsibility and the proper use of authority. He was receiving guidance on many problems, particularly religious ones, and so was helped to pass through the difficult period of adolescence with the minimum amount of trouble to all concerned. The Headmaster concluded by saying that the whole staff of the School worked together as a team which was at the service of boys and parents. If he might suggest a motto it would be : 'We take an interest in your son. Do you ?'

EXAMINATION SUCCESSES, 1954-55 UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS LOCAL AUTHORITY AWARDS HULL UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP Kevin Canning. BRADFORD SCHOLARSHIP (CLASS I) Paul McKee. WEST RIDING COUNTY UNIVERSITY BURSARY David Jowett.

NORTHERN UNIVERSITIES GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION ADVANCED LEVEL J. M. Brogan, K. Canning, P. Coulter, B. Harney, D. Jowett, B. King, ]. Moore, P. Moverley, R. Taylor, A. Whelan, E. Davey, R. Hamilton, ]. Lipscomb, P. McKee, F. Murphy, A. Tordoff.

ORDINARY LEVEL P. Boyle, A. Callaghan, P. Child, P. Connor, P. Dawson, F, Deery, P. Doherty, J. Duckworth, P. Finn, S. Fitzpatrick, """"Ii"'" - !

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T. Green, A. Heptonstall, P. Hughes, D. Jackson, T. Kelley, S. Langtry-Langton, A. Larvin, D. Loughlin, J. McHugh, P. McKeone, J. McManus, P. O'Brien, D. O'Hara, C. Rayner, J. Reynolds, P. Rooke, J. Shannon, M. Sheehan, B. Stocks, J. Windle, Z. Wojciechowski, M. Woodward, E. Ainley, F. Bedford, D. Bottomley, A. Boylan, R. Brown, A. Carroll, T. Dolly, M. Dooley, J. Elkin, B. Heaton, P. Hill, J. Hughes, B. Jackson, A. Kennedy, D. Kingham, P. Lanfranchi, B. McAndrew, M. Murtagh, J. O'Sullivan, A. Saroop, M. Shirley, M. Teale, M. Thomas, B. Twohig, M. Vaughan, P. Belk, D. Briggs, P. Calvert, P. Dalby, lVI. Holmes, B. Kelly, P. Lennon, T. Rowley, D. Cossavella, C. Durkin, P. Gallagher, C. Mulready, E. Parker, J. Partis, A. Wildman, M. Brear, J. Bentley, A. Higgins, D. Vile, J. Boylan, T. Cogan, M. Monaghan, J. Mungovin, P. Burke, P. England, J. Heaps, K. Holling, G. Lever, H. Robson, P. Walsh, J. White, B. Wilkinson, A. Freschini, D. Gleeson, J. Gray, L. Hanlon, P. J. Walsh

FORM PRIZES First in First in Form Religious Knowledge L.VI ARTS Brendan Foody Joseph Smith L. VI SCIENCE Michael Monaghan James Mungovin L.VI TRANS. Barrie Wilkinson Philip Walsh V ALPHA Denis Loughlin Zygmunt Wojciechowski VB Richard Brown Brian Jackson VT Philip Lennon Terence Rowley VG Jack Partis Dario Cossavella IV ALPHA Donald Hamilton Christopher Hogg Dennis O'Hara IVB Vincent McHale John Storey IVT Geoffrey Parkin J ames McGowan IVG Michael Lamer Malcolm Cusack lIlA J ames Kinder Noel Jorden IIIB Thomas Trayner David Marley lIIc Kevin Lyons Raymond Rowan IIID Zbigniew Sinicki Michael Melody lIIE Peter Conwell John Dalton IlA David Prentice Malcolm Thornton lIB David Creedon David Clark Michael King lIc John Hall John Elders IID Yurek Miller Anthony Cannar Ill. Bernard Howley Michael Routledge IB J erzy Zeromski Anthony Moore Brendan Morgan Ie Brendan McLaren Paul White ID David Bowles Michael Cody ST BEDE'S MAGAZINE 2II

CATHOLIC SOCIAL GUILD EXAMINATIONS MORAL PHILOSOPHY Distinction Martin Brogan, Brian Harney. 1st Class Ian Fraser. David Jowett, Kevin Thornton, Edmund Davey. 2nd Class Peter Coulter, Brendan King, William A. Martin, John Moore, Anthony Whelan, Robert Hamilton, John Lipscomb, Francis Murphy, Ernst Van Issum. 3rd Class Paul McKee, Anthony Rawlinson.

SOCIAL ETHICS 1st Class Anthony Higgins. 2nd Class John Bentley, Terence O'Hara. yd Class Peter Corrigan, Michael Foody, James Mungovin, John Peat, Joseph Smith, David Vile.

RELIGIOUS CERTIFICATES HIGHER RELIGIOUS CERTIFICATES Credit David Jowett, John Moore, Francis Murphy, Brendan Foody, Anthony Higgins, Joseph Smith, Michael Monaghan, Ernst Van Issum, Anthony Vollans. Pass Martin Brogan, Ian Fraser, Anthony Martin, Kevin Thornton, Anthony Whelan, Edmund Davey, John Lipscomb, Paul, McKee, Anthony Rawlinson, Terence O'Hara, Terence Bentley, Peter Corrigan, Peter Tosney, Joseph Boylan, Timothy Cogan, Terence Morrell, James Mungovin, John Peat, Patrick Burke, Herbert Robson, Kevin Stenson, Philip Walsh, Robert Hamilton.

SCHOOL RELIGIOUS CERTIFICATES Distinction Michael Vaughan Credit Peter Connor, Peter Dawson, Francis Deery, Peter Doherty, Paul Hughes, Thomas Kelley, Denis Loughlin, Philip O'Brien, Christopher Rayner, Peter Rooke, Michael Sheehan, Barry Stocks, John Windle, Zygmunt Wojciechowski, Anthony Boylan, Richard Brown, Terence Dolly, Stephen Dossett, Leo Hanlon, Bernard Heaton, Joseph Hughes, David Kingham, Peter Lanfranchi, Michael Murtagh, Michael Teale, Michael Thomas, Brian Twohig, Philip Lennon, Terence Rowley, Edward Parker. 212 ST BEDE'S MAGAZINE

Pass Philip Boyle, Andrew Callaghan, Peter Child, Paul Finn, Stephen Fitzpatrick, Terence Green, George A. Heptonstall, David Jackson, Stephen Langtry-Langton, Anthony Larvin, James McHugh, Peter McKeown, John McManus, Daniel O'Hara, James Reynolds, John Shannon, Michael Woodward, Edward Ainley, David Bottomley, George Bedford, Anthony Carroll, Michael Cruise, John Elkin, Anthony Freschini, Dennis Gleeson, John Gray, Paul Hill, Brian Jackson, Anthony Kennedy, William Langron, Brian McAndrew, Michael Shirley, Peter Belk, Peter Calvert, Joseph Cannar, Terence Casey, Peter Dalby, Dennis Bird, Dario Cossavella, Peter Fox, Paul Gallagher, Anthony Harrison, Christopher Mulready, Anthony O'Brien, Jack Partis, Anthony Wildman.

PRIZES FOR SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS PRIZES FOR OPEN AWARDS (Presented by the Headmaster) Kevin Canning, Paul McKee, David Jowett.

PRIZES FOR THE BEST RESULTS IN FORM SIX (Presented by the Chairman of the Governors) ARTS: Brendan A. King SCIENCE: Paul McKee TRANSITIONAL SIXTH: Barrie Wilkinson

PRIZES FOR THE BEST RESULTS IN FORMS FIVE V ALPHA AND VA (Presented by the Catenian Association) V ALPHA: Denis P. Loughlin V BETA: Richard N. Brown

V TECHNICAL AND V GENERAL (Presented by the Staff) V TECHNICAL: Philip Lennon V GENERAL: Jack Partis

CATHOLIC SOCIAL GUILD EXAMINATIONS (Presented by the Knights of St Columba) MORAL PHILOSOPHY: Martin Brogan, Brian Harney SOCIAL ETHICS: Anthony Higgins ST BEDE'S MAGAZINE 2I3 OLD BOYS' NOTES There are no startling developments to be noted in the past year's activities, as is to be expected in a Society of such long standing, but we are able to report a very successful run of events, both financially and socially; whilst it is safe to say that cordial relations with the School itself have never been at a higher level. From the membership point of view, additions to the numbers of fully-paid associates could have been greater, but a steady increase has been maintained. Dealing with events in their chronological order, we must first report the outstanding success of the I955 Garden Party. The area around the main approach to the School might well have been planned for such an occasion, so convenient was the siting and so pleasant the surroundings of well-kept lawns, colourful flower-beds and shady trees. The day, too, was ideal. In fact our only complaint was that our patrons enjoyed the free sunshine so much that money-spending took a back seat. However, the undoubted pleasure of all more than compensated for this. Our Christmas Ball of 1955 gave us probably the largest profit yet made. The President and Committee, however, ask all Old Boys and would-be patrons of the Christmas Ball to help to make this a real St Bede's Old Boys' function. We on our part are determined that henceforth our attention shall be focused on making these Dances social successes rather than profit-making concerns. Plans are being made to restrict numbers and devise a scheme whereby undesirable clients shall be unable to obtain tickets. Like the Garden Party, the Annual Dinner took place in new surroundings-the Victoria Hotel-a change of venue which was most rewarding. Nearly IOO attended and we welcomed as chief guests Fr Duggan of St Bede's, Manchester, Mr Jack Power and Mgr Tindall. In addition we were honoured by the presence of representa­ tives from the St Vincent de Paul Society, the Catenians and St Michael's College. The School Captain and Vice-Captain were also our guests. At the Annual General Meeting the following Officers were elected: President B. McShee V ice-President V.Haw Secretary ]. Smith Subscription Secretary R. Crolla, 558 Heaton Rd, Bradford Treasurer B. V. Crowley Committee (new members) C. Connor J. Flanagan K. Moore K. Brennan It will be observed that the address of the Subscription Secretary, who spends his nights receipt-book in hand, is given 2I4 ST BEDE'S MAGAZINE above for the guidance of those wishing to renew membership or finalize their payment of life membership. (All payments made since I947 count towards the £I required.) It is to him, too, that application is to be made for Old Boys' blazer badges. The Retreat, held, as usual, on Palm Sunday, in conjunction with the other men's Catholic Societies of Bradford was a little better attended, but we are obliged to add our perennial comment that many more Old Boys could and should come. Our other two Dances were on Easter Monday (fairly crowded) and on Whit Monday (sparsely attended). One notes with regret the decline of numbers of Old Boy dancers in their twenties and thirties. We revived this year what we hope will become an annual fixture: the Football Match between the Old Boys and the School, followed by a supper for boys leaving school this year. Perhaps it is an obvious device to appeal to boys' appetites, but it is hoped it will be an effective one to cause them to consider the desirability of joining the Association. The fortunes of our football team seem to be rising, as they finished the season in a respectable position half way up the Division II table, and had a good run in the Cup, beating a top Division I team before being knocked out. The season has been noteworthy for the very commendable efforts of officers and team members towards raising funds; whilst their future policy is to try to run a second team in the coming season. Young or not-so-young Old Boys are very warmly urged to join, and can contact the Secretary, Mr P. Walker, either through school Qr, preferably, at his home address: Locomotive Hotel, Wakefi~ld Road, Bradford, 4. The team runs an insurance scheme wh~ch has already repaid generously to one injured player, and i~a very wise and safe protection. B.McS. Official blazer badges are available from the Subscriptions Secretary at School. They are I2/6 and 49/- (for a very superior effort in cloth of gold etc.). Ties of the O.B.A. are 7/6. OLD BOYSt JOTTINGS The London Old Boys' Dinner, normally held in February, was this year deferred until after Easter. On nth April the London Old Boys had Mgr Tindall and Father Molony as their chief guests. Father Molony's constitution evidently can still 'take it'. Travelling to London on the Wednesday, he attended the dinner, and caught the 10.45 p.m. from King's Cross to say his Mass in Birstall on the Thursday morning. A new face at the dinner was Fr Francis McNicholas, whom many older Old Boys will remember. He celebrated his Silver Jubilee about a year ago, and is Parish Priest of Mansfield where he has recently bought the local Methodist Chapel to supplement the accommodation of his growing parish. ST BEDE'S MAGAZINE 215 The organizers were also delighted to welcome Gerry Dennison. The evening proceeded on its now traditional lines­ memories were exchanged, Sam Briggs told stories some of which some of those present had heard before from him, and time passed all too quickly. The Seventh Annual Dinner had come and gone. The organizing Secretary is J. L. Hughes, 44 Ferndale Avenue, Chertsey, Surrey (Tel. Chertsey 2362), who will welcome any enquiry from those Old Boys who live in the London Area and are not in touch with the Group. ALBERT WILSON (1943-50) has been appointed Assistant Lecturer in Geology at Bedford College, London University. BOB JOWETT has been awarded one of the Bradford Speke Scholarships, and will go to Spain shortly. JAMES MCPHEE visited us early in the School Year. He is in the Royal Artillery Parachute Regiment. KEVIN SMALL, training to be an Electrical Artificer in the Royal Navy, is stationed at Plymouth. We were sorry to hear of the death of ANTHONY DUFFY (1946-51). R.I.P. He was killed last summer in a motor cycling accident in Glasgow whilst serving in the Army. JOHN DUNNE was a welcome visitor at school while on four months leave from Nigeria, where he holds a commercial appointment. COLIN NAREY (I947-52 ), Lance-Sergeant with the 1st Battalion, Coldstream Guards, is at Krefeld, Western Germany. He has been awarded the Babbington Bequest Gold Watch for winning the 1955 Regimental Shooting Competition. Another Old Boy marksman is COLIN O'BRIEN. With the B.D.A. now, after his Fleet Air Arm days, he is a well-known winner of Rifle Shooting Competitions, and was married last summer. MICHAEL HELLAWELL, who plays for Queens Park Rangers, called at School. In the summer he is an all-rounder for Keighley Cricket Club. GERALD HARE, who has played for Bradford, Bowling Old Lane and Queensbury in the Bradford League, was played for his fast bowling in the Yorkshire v. Durham match, He was brought in following Michael Cowan's injury-a rare case of a St Bede's Old Boy following after a St Michael's Old Boy, and took three wickets-quite a promising start in County Cricket. BRIAN HOLDSWORTH is music specialist at the new Cardinal Griffin Modern School in London-when not making music he may be seen burning up the miles to and from the North on the Great North Road on a motor cycle. KEVIN NEWMAN is teaching classics at Downside. CLAVER TOALSTER is teaching in Oldham. PETER OUGHTIBRIDGE is P.T. teaching at Finchley Grammar School. We regret to report the sudden death of KEVIN MURPHY, R.I.P. at the age of 21 in Dublin. DAVID GREY and TERENCE MORELL are working at the Atomic Research Establishment at Harwell and DAVID SHEEHAN, before being called to the R.A.F. recently, was at a similar station near Reading. Our best wishes 216 ST BEDE'S MAGAZINE

for a speedy recovery go to MICHAEL BRADLEY and MICHAEL McHALE who are at Grassington Sanatorium. DONALD CLARK is a Driving Instructor with the A.B.C. School of Motoring. It is said that during the Yorkshire v. Middlesex match at Lords in June, one could meet one brother of LOUIS GILLIN, PHIL KELLY, LEO BYRNE or JOHN HUGHES in the famous Tavern during the intervals, or for that matter in between the intervals. FRANCIS BIMSON, now living with his family in Brussels, has become engaged to be married. While in Canada, representing St Bede's on the Rhodes Tour, MICHAEL BREAR sent a letter describing the magnificent reception the group of British Grammar Schools had in Quebec and Ontario. PETER LANGTRY­ LANGTON was successful last summer in his Intermediate R.LB.A. Examination at the Leeds School of Architecture. JOHN HOWLEY (1945-50) visited us early in the year. He was about to be demobilized from the American Air Force. Even at St Bede's he remained an American citizen before his return to the States. ANTHONY KEOGH is at the Bishop Ward School, Dagenham, specializing in Religious Education. ERIC WALSH, an Old Boy, and member of St Bede's Staff for many years, now lives in retirement at Exmouth. He is not too far away from MR FORRESTER, who has found time in his vigorous retirement to take a smallholding in N. Devon, not many miles from Ilminster where his son DR BILL FORRESTER has a practice. PETER DENNING is at a Junior Seminary in N. Wales. ' BARRY FITZPATRICK, who left our Junior School to join the White Fathers, is at their college in Scotland. i TONY CERVI, who plays the organ at St Mary's, is no m~an pianist either. He appeared in the Final of a Carroll L~vis Discovery Competition. ! We wish a speedy recovery to Old Boy invalids, JIM O'HARA and PAUL DENNISON, who have recently, as we go to press, been in hospital. MICHAEL ELLIS, recently demobilized from the Army Signals in Germany, has taken an appointment in the B.D.A. Laboratories where BERNARD MANOGUE already is. DAVID GALLAGHER who left school only last year is an Apprentice Steward in the Merchant Navy, and has already been to Australia. GERALD McDERMOTT is a Novice with the Servite Order, training for the priesthood at Newbury, near Oxford. JIM HALLORAN is teaching in Leeds and also taking W.E.A. Classes. STEPHEN ApPLEBY is a P.T. specialist in Wigan. BRIAN SAUNDERS is now a reporter with the B.B.C. JACK BARRY is P.T. Supervisor for the County of Middlesex.. DENIS PALFRAMAN and his family have returned to Hong Kong. JOSEPH MEYER has left Hong Kong to take up a post in London. During part of his long stay in Hong Kong, he was a prisoner in Japanese hands. TERENCE MCWEENEY is on the staff of a paper in Dublin. JOSEPH McDONOUGH has taken a post in India. FR GERARD ST BEDE'S MAGAZINE 217 MOVERLEY is Bishop's Secretary, and Old Boy members of the Cathedral Chapter include VICAR GENERAL RT REV. MGR JOHN DINN, VERY REV. CANON EUSTACE MALONE, VERY REv. CANON KEVIN HENEGAN and VERY REv. CANON MICHAEL THORP. VERY REV. LEO FLYNN is Honorary Canon of the Basilica of Lourdes. RIGHT REV. MGR JAMES SULLIVAN is President of the English College, Lisbon, where JOHN MORAN is now studying for the priesthood. REV. EDWARD WARD is now Parish Priest of the beautiful new church of Our Lady at Acomb, York, designed by JACK LANGTRy-LANGTON. FATHER WARD was, of course, for many years an Army Chaplain. FATHER GEOFFREY SWEENEY of the White Fathers is home from Uganda on a well-deserved but rare holiday from the mission field. FATHER BRIAN COOGAN is still working on the Foreign Missions in Borneo. Congratulations to DENIS MCCARTHY who has had the major share in the success of the new Rolls Royce Conway engine. DAVID PEPPER is now a Fellow of Trinity College. Our felicitations to Old Boy priests who have recently celebrated their Silver Jubilees, FATHERS J. PALFRAMAN and F. SCANt-AN. . Newly ordained priests to whom we send the special good wishes of all their friends in the Association and at St Bede's are: REV. DERMOT O'CONNOR at St Cuthbert's on 14th July, REVS MICHAEL GALLON and ANTHONY WILKINSON at St Mary's on 15th July, and REV. TERENCE GEORGE BRADLEY at St Walburga's on 17th July. PETER MCWEENY is now at Kampala in Uganda. BOB HUDSON is teaching at St Edward's College, Valetta, where he and his family have a flat. They have entertained there PHILIP ROCK, Royal Navy, who is Captain's Secretary on H.M.S. Falcon, stationed at Malta. He will be out on Mediterranean exercises by this time. ANTHONY WHELAN left school last year to join the White Fathers in Ireland. Congratulations to LAWRENCE DURKIN and FRANK LEVERY who are both doing well in the Bradford Police Force, and best wishes to the former on his recent marriage at St Patrick's. DENIS SULLIVAN is with I.C.I., is married now and lives at Cleveleys. BERNARD GALLAGHER has been seeing the world since his University days. With friends he has taken a small theatre at Lyme Regis, and is enthusiastic about their theatrical venture. KEVIN DELANEY, after his Durham degree, has finished his Diploma course at Cambridge. JOHN MORAN and JOHN O'CONNELL represent St Bede's among the students studying for the priesthood at the English College in Lisbon. JOHN LE GROVE is with the B.B.C. as Studio Manager at Lime Grove. BARRY SULLIVAN is attached to the Foreign Office, working in Cheltenham. MICHAEL GEOGHEGAN is studying Chinese at London University, having been seconded from the RA.F. FATHER DESMOND SULLIVAN is still in the Cameroons, at his Foreign Mission Station. Congratulations to W. H. MERRITT, head of the dyeing and bleaching department of an important 218 STEEDE'S MAGAZINE rug and blanket manufacturers, on the Insignia Award of the City and Guilds of London Institute, for his 22,000 word Thesis, 'The Bleaching of Textiles'. His the first such award gained in the Heavy Woollen District. He is a Manager of St Joseph's School, Batley Carr, and is on the Committee of the Dewsbury Textile Society. Apart from those already mentioned, we hear that PAT McEvoY, J. FISHER and J. PARKIN are making a career in the Police Force. We'll have a Chief Constable yet! BRENDAN COPE, in the Insurance business now, was a first-class athlete at School, holding the Junior and Middles' High Jump records at inter­ Grammar School level. He has since taken up Northern Union Football and has appeared in the Bradford Northern team. GEORGE WALKER will sail in mid-August for Canada. He is to take a teaching post in British Columbia. He and his family take our best wishes for their new life. RORY GEOGHEGAN, studying for the priesthood with the Jesuits, is at present at London University, taking a course in the Bantu language. A postscript to an earlier note about the London Old Boys' Dinner must add a few more names to those mentioned there. FATHER J. MCCARTHY was there with SAM BRIGGS who seems to be the permanent,jovial President, and MICHAEL WHITE, a foundation member, who, with JACK HUGHES has made indefatigable efforts to make the dinner a successful annual event. Also there were Gilbert Henegan, Alfred Padfield, Joseph Meyer, Jack Meyer, Basil and Alfred Sweeney, Conrad Miller, Kenneth Dunn, Tom Cook, B. Higgins, Donald Bailey, Bill Smith, Herbert Regan, Bill Gott, Jack Aikman, M. Dinn, Maurice McEvoy, Maurice Lee, Louis Gillin, Jack Barry, Joe McDonough and Phil Kelly. Two of our Old Boys, studying for the priesthood with the Redemptorists, are KEVIN CALLAGHAN and FRANCIS ALLINSON -we should like to hear from them. We have had no news lately of MAJOR ARMITAGE who was in the Arab Legion of Saudi Arabia. GEORGE NESDEN, whose brother Bernard, was also at St Bede's, lives in Coventry. He has a son training for the priesthood at Cotton College, and another son at Ullathorne Grammar School. He writes, asking for an Old Boys' Association Blazer Badge. JOHN HALLORAN (192I-29) asks for a couple of Association ties to be sent to him in Nairobi where he is a Chartered Municipal Engineer and Town Planning Consultant. He has been in Kenya for some years now with his family, and visited us at school two or three years ago. He is obviously very pleased to have another Old Boy near at hand in JOHN BARRY who is teaching in one of the local Secondary Schools. He is enthusiastic about Kenya, and any Old Boy in East Africa visiting Nairobi would be sure of a warm welcome. KEVIN BARRY has just obtained a post in Kenya as an Education Officer. TONY ELLISON is Works Manager at the Adeps Lame Company (now, you Latin scholars!). ST BEDE'S MAGAZINE 219 BRIAN BEDFORD who left St Bede's four or five years ago is one of the youngest professional Hamlets of our time. Playing small parts at the Bradford Civic Theatre,he won a scholarship to the RA.D.A. where he took three awards and is now on a year's contract at the Playhouse, Liverpool. His playing of Hamlet has been widely and favourably commented on in the national press .. ALDERMAN HARRY WHITE, MR LAWRENCE KEARNS and MR JAMES BRANIGAN are three Old Boys most closely associated with the open-air portrayal of The Life of Christ to be produced at Odsal Stadium in late September. Alderman White is the Chairman of the Bradford Charity Players, Mr Branigan is responsible for Adaptation and Sequence, and Mr Kearns is producing. Many Old Boys are in the miming and speaking casts. A great feature will be the lighting and all profits will go to the Cheshire V.c. Homes. GERALD DIGNAM has almost completed his National Service in the RA.F., stationed at Bimbrook, where has he been a Medical Orderly. Some Old Boys acted as monks in the B.B.c.. Television Story of Fountains Abbey in June. CHARLES VILE is on The Daily Mail circulation staff for the Potteries area. His twin babies are now in their third year. PADDY HODGKISS is co-partner of a farm in Lincolnshire. Our best wishes and hopes for a speedy recovery go to JOHN McARTHUR who is in hospital again. LAWRENCE GEOGHEGAN is producing the Brochure for the Life of Christ production at Odsal in September. MICHAEL MAHONEY called in to see us in late June. He will be out of the Navy before September, having lately been in Minelayers on NATO exercises. He reports that BERNARD CARROLL, also in the Navy, .has sailed from Devonport in the destroyer H.M.S. Battleaxe, that 'GINGER' FRAILL is an Engineer Mechanic as also is JOSEPH KILMARTIN, and that MAGNUS STEVEN was Australia bound in the cruiser Newcastle. Congratulations to PHILIP OWEN who has gained First Class Honours in Chemical Engineering at Birmingham. He has been awarded a Gas Council Scholarship for Research for three years. PHILIP NAILON after his London B.sc. went into the Army where he has a Commission in the Royal Army Education Corps. Old Boy marriages are chancy affairs in this respect­ that we know of a few and are ignorant of many. We send the Association's best wishes, even· if belated in some cases, to Bernard Bailey who was married atSt Anne's by Monsignor Tindall to Miss . Margaret Mary Dyson, to Michael Hoskins, married at St Walbutga's, Shipley, to Margaret Johnson, daughter of an O.B., Edward Johnson. Bernard Rafferty married Margaret Surfleet at Our Lady of Lourdes, Hessle on 2nd June. 220 ST BEDE'SMAGAZINE STAFF, 1955-56 Headmaster The Rev. M. V. SWEENEY, M.A., M.ED. Second Master J. J. BRANIGAN, M.A., F.R.G.S. In Chmge of Forms VI and V.' J. C. EVANS, B.A. IV and III .' T. WALSH, M.A. II and I .' H. 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