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To: Colin Moss, National Westminster Bank PLC, National House, 14 Moorgate, London EC2R 6BS. Please send me a booklet and application form. Name Address NatWest & Age I am taking/have passed 'A'levels Room to develop, scope to succeed. Contents PAGE PAGE School Appointments 3 Expeditions 28 School Notes 4 The Weather 35 The Staff; Senior Common Room 5 Combined Cadet Force 36 The Headmaster 8 Literary Section I-VIII Commemoration 9 House Notes 39 G.C.E. Examination Results . 12 Rugby . . 54 Careers 14 Hockey .. 61 Visit of Ardchonnel School; The Bulletin 15 Squash 63 Chapel; Jonathan Shanks 16 Swimming 64 Music 17 Shooting . . 66 Drama 19 Cross Country . 66 Chess . 24 Cricket 68 Debating Society 26 Tennis 73 Bridge Club 26 Athletics . . 73 Computing 26 The Boat Club 74 Gala Concert; Family Fun Day 27 Oxford Cup 77 Old Peterite Club 78

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School Appointments Head of School: J. E. B. Burdass. Vice-Head: S. P. Knocker. School Monitors: R. M. Baldwin, M. A. Bates, N. P. Drever-Smith, J. R. B. Langton, I. P. J. Leedham, I. S. Magson, C. P. Richards, Sandra S. Skellern, T. D. Summers, P. M. Toes.

Games Captains: Rugby Football J. E. B. Burdass Cricket G. Y. Taylor Hockey S. P. Knocker Girls' Hockey Sandra R. Skellern Boats N. P. Drever-Smith Girls' Boats Rachel Y. Iveson Netball Sandra R. Skellern Squash L. Harris Girls' Squash Judith A. Charman Shooting D. J. Copley Tennis S. J. Crabb Girls' Tennis Helen M. Carrier Swimming I. S. Magson Cross Country M. A. Bates Girls' Cross Country Anne L.Hudson Chess A. M. Bowler. School Notes the Memorial Hall, where a replica of the name plate was unveiled by Mr. D. T. Rumfitt (O.P.) and Mr. Paterson. Mr. D. G. Cummin has been Headmaster for this academic year. We congratulate the Commanding Officer of the School's C.C.F., We are very grateful to him for his careful management of the School Mr. R. J. Bulcock, on his promotion to the rank of Commander, during this interregnum and we hope he will enjoy many years of C.C.F., R.N.V.R., and the award of the Cadet Force Medal. renewed retirement in the future. The new Headmaster is Mr. R. N. Pittman, who was previously Headmaster of Queen Elizabeth's The School Porter, Mr. E. Wrigley retired in the Christmas Term Hospital in Bristol. He takes up his apointment here in September and we thank him and his wife, who helped in the School Shop, for 1985. many years of faithful service. We wish them both a happy future in their new home outside York. At the beginning of the Christmas Term two new masters joined the St. Olave's School repeated their triumph of last year with a Staff, Mr. S. Mason to teach Physics and, for one year, Mr. A. C. production by Mr. M. R. Hotton and Mr. J. V. Mitchell of'Orpheus Constable, to teach French. Mr. G. D. Craine took early retirement in the Underworld' a splendid romp through the nether regions of the on health grounds during the term. His work has been covered by Classics, spiced with some contemporary innovations, which even Mrs. S. Duncan and Mr. P. L. Harris, to both of whom we express Offenbach could not have improved on. our thanks. Scholarships at 13+ were awarded to S. R. Brown, E. E. Carling Mr. Craine was succeeded as Head of Science by Mr. D. H. and P. B. Nowell, at 16+ to Katherine J. Bennett, Lucy A. Gilbert, Hamilton and Mr. R. B. Daniel was appointed Senior Chemistry Joslyn A. Houlden, D. N. Conaghan, W. O. Kettlewell, M. Reid and Master. At the end of the Easter Term Mr. D. Kirby left the Rise and D. Shannon. We are sure they will all justify our confidence in them Mr. D. Hirst became the Housemaster. Miss J. C. Wagstaff was and give them our congratulations. married in August to Mr. S. R. Dench (O.P.). Mr. J. K. Round left to teach at King's College, Taunton, at the end of the Summer Term. The Top School Quiz Team, Daniel Shannon, Robert Peel, Paul Thompson and Gareth Kay of St. Olave's, won the York and District In the Oxford and Cambridge Colleges Entrance Examinations Competition, beating Pocklington School in the Final. places were offered to A. N. Clavell at New College, D. R. Marsh at St Anne's College, L. W. G. Nelson at the Queen's College, W. D. The Bulletin, an informal and internal news sheet, has survived for Rayson at Brasenose College and S. P. Stevens at Girton College. On more than a year and is now edited by Daniel Conaghan, who has set the results of the GCE Advanced Level Examinations places were a high standard in content and presentation without falling into the confirmed to M. W. J. Cramb and R. O. B. Gardner at Emmanuel temptation to pillory the establishment or to exaggerate the College, N. D. Hopton at Magdalene College, and A. F. M. Stone at ephemeral. St Catharine's College. On the 21st May a Gala Concert was given in aid of the Goodricke B. J. Steel has been awarded a RAF Scholarship. Appeal for Deaf Children and a cheque for £1,000 was later handed In September Mr. Mawell Deas (O.P.) produced two ITV Highway to Mr. Geoffrey Hope, an E.N.T. specialist at the York District programmes on York, featuring inter alios B. Pattison, who sang a solo Hospital. Sunday, the 9th June, was devoted to a Family Fun Day in the chapel of Bishopthorpe Palace with superb clarity of tone. which raised some £2,500 as part of a York Appeal for a Water Project Lectures to the Sixth Form have been given by Dr. M. J. Tooley in Ethiopia. We are grateful to Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Shuttleworth for and Brigadier C. D. H. Wilson, and a piano recital by Janusz Stechley. initiating both these ideas and to all who helped so willingly and On the 5th November a new British Rail 125 Power Car was named generously in so many different ways. St Peter's School by Wing Commander J. S. P. Phillips (O.P.) at York An innovation was a Prize Winners' event, on the 19th June, when Station in the presence of Mr. F. Paterson, the General Manager, pupils displayed their successful projects, essays, pictures and craft in senior B.R. Officials, Governors of the School, the Headmaster and the Drama Centre, while readings were given and instruments played some members of the Staff. The Railway Institute Band played before an audience in the Chapel. Handel's Music for the Royal Fireworks to accompany a splendid Mr. D. H. Hamilton has been appointed Housemaster of a new Day display of fireworks, including several spectacular tableaux, House, formed by dividing the Grove. Its name is Clifton House and generously arranged by British Rail. Afterwards a party was given in it starts in September 1985. 4 Mr. I. M. K. Lowe, B.A., York, English. The Staff Mr. S. Mason, B.Sc., Durham, Physics. Summer Term 1985 Mr. J. A. Owen-Barnett, B.A., Open University, P.E. & General Subjects. Mr. D. G. Cummin, J.P., M.A., Emmanuel College, Cambridge, Mr. D. M. Paterson, B.A., Durham, Geography. Headmaster. Mr. K. R. Pemberton, M.A., A.R.C.O., Exhibitioner of Corpus Mr. P. G. Croft, M.A., Scholar of Emmanuel College, Cambridge, Christi College, Cambridge, Director of Music. Second Master, Senior Classics Master, Editor of the Peterite. Mr. D. J. Raggett, B.Sc., Kent, Mathematics and Computer Studies. Reverend Mr. W. S. Griffith, B.A., North Wales, Chaplain. Mr. J. P. Rigby, M.A., Lincoln College, Oxford, General Subjects. Mr. B. Allen, B.Sc, Durham, Senior Biology Master and Housemaster Mr. W. Riley, Music. of the Grove. Mr. J. K. Round, B.A., Scholar of St Edmund Hall, Oxford, Mr. P. N. Barras, M.A., Exhibitioner of Worcester College, Oxford, Mathematics. Classics. Mr. G. M. Shuttleworth, M.A., Exhibitioner of King's College, Mrs. M. J. Biller, M.A., Somerville College, Oxford, Mathematics. Cambridge, Senior Mathematics Master. Mr. J. C. Brown, N.D.D., A.T.D., Liverpool, Art Master. Mr. P. J. Stephen, B.Ed., Durham, Biology. Mr. R. J. Bulcock, M.A., Senior English Master, Housemaster of the Mr. P. Taylor, M.A., Liverpool, Classics, Housemaster of School Manor and Commanding Officer of the C.C.F. House. Mr. A. C. Constable, M.A., Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge, Miss J. C. Wagstaff, Eastbourne College, Art, Warden of Alcuin Lodge. French. Mr. K. G. Coulthard, M.A., St Edmund Hall, Oxford, Senior Geography Master and Careers. Mr. S. A. Cranville, B.A., Durham, Senior Economics Master. Mr. R. B. Daniel, B.Sc., Edinburgh, M.Sc.,York, F.R.G.S., Senior Senior Common Room Chemistry Master and Housemaster of Dronfield. There has been more coming and going this year than has been the Mrs. J. Dawson, M.A., Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford, Mathematics. case for sometime. In September we welcomed Adrian Constable to Mr. M. Dawson, College of Ripon & St John, Design and Technology. spend a year teaching French full-time. During this year he has played Mr. R. G. Depledge, B.A., Scholar of Wadham College, Oxford, a full part in the life of the School as has Christopher Jefferies who, French and German. though a part-time History teacher, has seemed like a full-time Mr. R. C. G. Drysdale, M.A., St Andrews, Senior History Master and member of staff in that he has been so active in extra-curricular Housemaster of Temple. activities. We said goodbye to Gordon Graine halfway through the Mr. D. H. Hamilton, B.Sc., Nottingham, Senior Science Master. Christmas Term and further is said about him in another article. His Mr. D. Hirst, B.A., Leeds, Senior Modern Languages Master and place was taken for the rest of term by John Thompson. In January Housemaster of the Rise. we welcomed Sue Duncan and Philip Harris, formerly Senior Science Mr. R. H. Hubbard, B.Sc., Manchester, Physics, Housemaster of Master, to share the Chemistry work on a part-time basis. At the end Queen's. of the Summer Term we said goodbye to Adrian, Sue and Philip, Mr. D. J. Hughes, B.A., York, English. together with Wendy Kitchen, who had spent two years with us, and Mr. J. W. R. Hutt, M.Sc, Aston, Director of Physical Education. John Round, who had been here for four years. Wendy played a big Mr. D. Kirby, M.A., Emmanuel College, Cambridge, Senior German part in providing activities for Vlth Form girls, while John will be Master. missed particularly in chess and cross-country running. Miss W. C. Kitchen, B.A., York, Economics. One staff birth occurred during the School year and we congratulate Mr. I. H. Lancaster, B.Sc., Birmingham, Chemistry. David Raggett and his wife on the arrival of their son. During the Mr. J. R. Lee, B.A., Durham, Mathematics. Summer Jean Wagstaff is to be married to an Old Peterite. Though 5 she will be relinquishing her appointment as Warden of Alcuin Mr. G. D. Craine House, the girls' hostel, we are happy that she will be back with us next term as Mrs. Dench and continuing to contribute to the work of Gordon Craine joined the staff in 1956 to teach Chemistry and, the Art Department. from the beginning, he immersed himself in the life of the School. He As always, Staff involvement in School activities has been extremely was appointed Assistant Housemaster in the Manor; at that time 2, St. varied as a number of examples shows. In the Christmas Term a large Peter's Grove was still physically separate from the rest of the House number of the S.C.R. was involved in the very successful production and Mr. Craine was entirely responsible for it. As an enthusiastic of'Oh, What a Lovely War', which was produced by Dick Hubbard. ornithologist he encouraged those members of the School who shared This was a happy team affair with members of Staff on the stage, the same interests, taking countless parties bird watching and behind the scenes and forming the small, but tuneful, orchestra. introducing many boys to the skills of bird-ringing, especially at During the Summer Term a vigorous, and sometimes tuneful, group Moorlands, the sewage works at Naburn and at Tholthorpe. Mr performed two songs in the Gala Concert, while a smaller group Craine was a gifted games player, with particular interests in tennis revealed hitherto unrecognised acting talents. During the Fun Day and hockey. He kept up the latter game until he had to retire; many members of the S.C.R. were involved in a wide range of fund- recurrent tennis elbow curtailed the other. raising activities as a part of the very big effort arranged by the whole Mr Craine had no previous experience of Scouting before coming School. Towards the end of the Summer Term the S.C.R. met, with to the School. Soon after joining the Staff he saw where help was the Junior School Common Room and our wives, to thank David needed and for some 15 years he threw himself into the activities of Cummin for leading us so sympathetically for the last four terms; our the School Scout Group, concentrating particularly, as Scout leader, tribute took the form of a witty and poignant presentation from the pen of Ian Lowe, who also cajoled and bullied a number of colleagues on those aged from 13 to 16. His first major experience of Scouting until they produced something approaching his ideas. was at the summer camp in 1958 at Balnaguard, near Aberfeldy in the Tay Valley - a famous camp to which we had to call a doctor every Two members of the S.C.R., eager to improve themselves, sat 'O' day for a wide variety of reasons, none of them, fortunately long- levels, one in German and one in Religious Studies; furthermore, in lasting! Despite this experience Mr Craine was undeterred and, consideration for their colleagues, they invigilated one another. We wish them all success in their efforts. indeed, ran a series of successful and memorable camps, a number of them on a site in his home area, the Isle of Man. Though he was never In sport the Staff has once again been represented in a wide range of games, mainly against members of the School, namely. an officer in the C.C.F., for a number of years he assisted with Squash - we played two matches, and lost both - heavily! shooting, on occasion accompanying the School team to Bisley. Tennis - one match was drawn. In 1964 Mr Craine became Housemaster of School House where he 11-a-side football - one match, a draw, 3-3. had been a resident Assistant for a number of years. In 1978 he was 5-a-side football - five matches played, four won. appointed Head of Science and this additional responsibility decided Cricket - two matches were played, one against parents and one him to relinquish his Housemastership, to which he had devoted against leavers. Both were close encounters which were won by the himself wholeheartedly. Staff team. Unfortunately for the School and the Senior Common Room, Mr Rowing - a Staff four competed in the Commemoration Day rowing Craine was advised, on medical grounds, to retire from teaching and gala. he left with a characteristic lack of fuss at half-term in 1984. He has Golf- the Angel Cup was played for at Strensall for the third time. retired to the Isle of Man from where he is arranging a number of The match was tied and so the Staff retained the Cup. natural history visits to exotic parts of the world at times of the year In addition two mixed Staff and Boys 5-a-side football teams were which have been hitherto impossible because of the dates of School entered in the Bradford City Disaster Appeal tournament, which was terms. Our best wishes for his retirement are thus tinged with envy! staged at School. One of these sides won the competition which raised about £250 for the Fund. K.G.C. K.G.C. 6 Mr. J. K. Round John Round came to the School in 1981 with a first class degree in Mathematics gained at Oxford University. During his four years with us he became a very valuable and companionable member of the Common Room, and many a high table evening meal has been enhanced by John's latest brew. As a colleague in the Mathematics Department he was ever willing and helpful, and as a teacher he was equally interested in the less gifted as he was in the most able students. Outside the classroom he had wide interests. As an Assistant Housemaster in School House for his four years with us, the time and energy he devoted to the House were much appreciated. A University cross-country runner himself, he soon persuaded a group of boys, and some girls(!), of the joys of cross-country running, and now we have representative teams at all levels. In the Summer he was in charge of the individuals who made athletics their main activity. He generated great enthusiasm for Chess, especially amongst the Juniors, and the numbers attending the weekly sessions in room D increased steadily. The School team had its best season in the York Chess League for many years, and as the team will St. Peter's Grove, Clifton, York be virtually unchanged next year it should stand a good chance of promotion to Division I. Even during the holidays he was busy, and Telephone (0904) 23154 he organised several holidays on the canals and a ski trip for groups of boys. John was always active, he set himself very high standards, Quiet situation close to the City Centre both in his work and in his play, and he ran everything with a quiet efficiency, creating great keenness amongst the groups with whom he and historic attractions. Viking Centre, was working. etc. He leaves with our grateful thanks for all he has done, and we wish him well in his future at King's College, Taunton. G.M.S. Room facilities include Bath/Shower, Miss W. C. Kitchen Colour T.V.j Radio. After two years at the School, her first appointment, Wendy has decided to take the next step in her teaching career. A graduate of York University, she has played an active role both in and out of the Bar, Large Car Park classroom. Much of her time has been devoted to preparing candidates for examinations but she has also undertaken the teaching of History to the Third Form. However, adorned in leotard, she has helped to A la Carte and Table d'Hote menus keep the girls in shape with aerobics, only to replace this, at times, with tracksuit for netball and tennis. A resident in Alcuin in her first available. year, she has participated considerably in School life. We wish her every success at the Long Road Sixth Form College in Cambridge. S.A.C.

7 The Headmaster In January the Governors announced the appointment of Mr. R. N. Pittman as the Headmaster from September 1985. As a boy he was educated at Brentwood School, from where he went to Pembroke College, Oxford and read Modern History, graduating in 1959. Between school and university he was commissioned into the Royal Artillery where he served as Assistant Adjutant of a Regiment. After coming down from Oxford he taught for a year in Cheshire before returning to take a Diploma in Education. He was then appointed Head of History at Reed's School, Cobham where he served for four years, before joining the Staff of The King's School, Canterbury, in 1966, teaching history and government and serving as Librarian for four years and a Housemaster for eight years. In 1978 he was appointed the Headmaster of Queen Elizabeth's Hospital, Bristol, an ancient bluecoat foundation with some 450 boys, and he became a member of the Headmasters' Conference. He is married and has a son and a daughter. Mrs. Pittman was a Justice of the Peace on the Bristol bench and used to be the personal secretary to the Director General of the National Farmers' Union. We welcome Mr. and Mrs. Pittman and their family to the School.

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Stonegate, York Telephone: 24531 I would emphasise that as far as we are concerned every boy continues Commemora tion a full timetable up to the 'O' level stage. In general terms one can say as usual that in the 'O' levels those who worked hard for them were 12th & 13th July, 1985 rewarded and are well on their way with 'A' level courses.' Mr. Cummin then reviewed events in the School and in conclusion This year the Commemoration Service was held in the School said: Chapel and Prizegiving in the Sports Centre. 'At the end of a short tenure of responsibility for this School, I want A sermon was preached in the Chapel by Canon W. N. Richards, to thank the members of the School - the pupils - who have gone about O.P., Vicar of Great Malvern Priory. He chose as his text "I am Alpha their busy lives without being unduly affected by who comes and goes. and Omega, the first and the last", and developed this theme of an all After all, it is what you achieve here that gives the School its embracing God in the experiences of his own life. He highlighted continuing purpose and good name. But I thank too all my colleagues seven years spent in remote areas of East Africa, the breakdown of his in St. Peter's and St. Olave's who teach and, in addition, run the wide first marriage, and an incident on the west coast of Ireland when he range of activities in clubs and societies and sport that make education came close to drowning. the rounded process it must be. I thank those who maintain the At Prizegiving Mr. E. A. K. De-nison presided. In the course of his buildings and grounds, and here I would like to pay tribute to Mr. address the Headmaster spoke as follows: Jack Brunton, a parent and an Old Peterite, who is transforming the 'I should first mention with sadness the death last summer of Mr. front grounds of the School not only by his generosity but by his Frank Wiseman, who for many years was here as Classics Master and expert personal attention to long-term planning for them. I thank eventually Senior Classics Master, and who has left among other of his those who provide medical care and nursing, those who provide our written works a splendid recent history of St. Peter's School. Frank food and the services that we only too easily take for granted, and in Wiseman retired from the School many years ago but always retained thanking the administrators of these services I single out the Bursar his interest in it as an honorary member of the Old Peterite Club; he who is about to retire after eleven years, Colonel Paul Abbott. Nobody was usually to be found at the London Dinner of the Old Peterite Club can fully appreciate what the Bursar is expected to do unless they work and many of us happily kept in touch with him. closely with him: comment is immediate if something appears not to The academic results of last summer and later in the year were again have been done in the time or the way that was expected. The smooth very good. If you want percentages, 88% of those taking 'A' level running of the administrative machine is rarely a matter for praise. All gained passes, with a high proportion at A and B grades. Perhaps it Independent Schools depend for their survival not only on academic is more realistic to say that out of the 79 pupils who left the sixth form standards but on vigorous administration. Paul Abbott has, with a last summer, 44 have now got places in universities or places of further blend of calm and firmness and humour, played a major part in education, including 10 at Colleges of Oxford and Cambridge. One bringing this School through some very difficult years. I leave on general observation I would like to make here about Sixth Form work. record my thanks to Paul Abbott and good wishes for his retirement It does seem that some pupils regard Sixth Form work as a one-way later this year. Colonel Abbott is of course also the Clerk to the process; that being taught is like being spoon fed. The best results Governors, and I thank you, Mr. Dean, as Chairman, and all the from teaching are always gained by a two-way process, which means Governors for the time they give to over-seeing the fortunes of this the full and active involvement of the pupil as well as the teacher. In School. 'O' level, while percentages may again be interesting, if I say that there I said that the continuing purpose and good name of the School were 77% passes, this of necessity must be qualified by the fact that depends on the achievements of its pupils, and so I now turn to the we don't work to percentages; what we want is that everyone shall have source of supply, to you the parents, who not only put your confidence as broad an education as possible up to the 'O' level, and consequently in us by sending your children here, but who help us by the support we put everyone in for a very wide range of subjects knowing in some you give them. And yet you so often generously seek to give us the cases that they may well not pass but they will have gained from it and credit when they achieve what you have hoped for them and for which perhaps later they can gain the pass that they missed the first time. But you have laid the foundations. 9 Last year I made some broad references to Independent education a greedy, doctrinaire, insensitive government. The charges against the and the possible threat to it. I said abolition is easy and attracts Independent Schools would not be the crude ones laid against the publicity; now I should like to be more definite. And to the parents monasteries, such as wantonness and idleness, the charges against and to all those who see merit in Independent Schools I would end these schools will have to be those recognised by trendy thought today, with a few words about the future of these schools. First I would like such as elitism and divisiveness. Parents, teachers, Governors, pupils to read you an extract from a "Times" leader about five years ago, past and present, if you believe in the Independent School or if you referring to a prominent politician. I quote: "Hesitating to abolish the see the implications of a policy statement that would forbid you to use Independent Schools by legislation, which would be an affront to some of your money to pay for your children's advancement than now international conceptions of parents' rights, he proposes to drive them is the time to think seriously how to thwart what must be a threat to out of existence by mean-minded pressures to destroy parents' rights individual freedom. I believe it can be done: it will need not only to choose how their children shall be educated and to try, by their own dedicated protest but clear argument and subtle planning. There will efforts, to fulfil that choice". And it goes on: "The real aim of course have to be a united political effort, but with each school fighting its is to abolish the essential character of Independent education and to own battle according to its circumstances. It would be a task for ease all parents out of any real decisions, even to prevent them buying lawyers, for business men and financiers and for those in publicity and a few books". The politician referred to was then the Shadow Minister marketing, and what they need in common is a belief in what they do of Education but he is now the Leader of Her Majesty's Opposition, and trust in their own judgement. "Neglect no means" was advice so it's not surprising that in a recent pamphlet called "Labour's given by Oliver Cromwell in a crisis, and it could be the way to save Charter for Pupils and Parents" the Labour Party said, and I quote: Independent education'. "In a divided and class-ridden society the introduction of a full The Dean then presented the prizes. Afterwards he talked about the Comprehensive School system, together with the phasing out of fee- need for personal effort both during a child's years in school and paying in the private education sector, are the only ways of providing afterwards. He saw education as a continuous process throughout life equal opportunities for all". This statement begs a number of in a world that owes no one a living, that is hostile and competitive, questions: first, is it a divided society? And if so, what does it mean? and where the call is to try and try again until you find your genius. And what is really meant by equal opportunities? If the abolition of Independent Schools were to be attempted, its only parallel in our history would be the dissolution of the monasteries some 450 years Prize List ago. That was done by a greedy, doctrinaire, insensitive government NORMAN T. CROMBIE MEMORIAL PRIZE . . . James Burdass which sought to cover its motives by charges against the monasteries K. H. RHODES PRIZE Simon Knocker B.M.A. PRIZE FOR SCIENCE James Hall and by the sickeningly hypocritical claim that it was being done for, THE DEAN OF YORK'S PRIZE FOR LATIN . . . Shaun Hullis and I quote, "the increase, advancement and exaltation of true doctrine WHYTEHEAD MEMORIAL PRIZE FOR DIVINITY Nigel Durham and virtue", and with the specious directive that the wealth of the TOYNE EUROPEAN HISTORY PRIZE Simon Harrison monasteries should be "used and converted to better uses". Like the GEOGRAPHY PRIZES: Senior Aston Cockayne Labour Party's statement, this begged two questions: what was true Junior Mark Davies doctrine and what were the better uses? I offer a bit of advice to those L. C. LE TOCO PRIZE FOR ECONOMICS ... Lyndon Nelson who may be preparing their plans to abolish Independent Schools. Let SKRENTNY PRIZE Peter Shield them forget about "international conceptions of parents' rights" - let BRIAN HOLBECHE MEMORIAL PRIZE Simon Harrison JACK BRITTAIN MEMORIAL PRIZES FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL ESSAY: them be more direct. Let them simply follow the pattern for IVth Form Anthony Wilson abolishing the monasteries. The programme is simple: propaganda Illrd Form Stephen White against them, no matter how ill-informed; prejudiced inspection, then THE OLD PETERITE CLUB READING PRIZES: hasty legislation based on a dubious premise and including the Senior James Waite, Victoria Rigby, assurance that the resources of the schools will be converted to better Junior Paul Thompson uses. As with the monasteries it would of course have to be done by RICHARD ATKINSON MEMORIAL PRIZES FOR r-r U-J T- J J \T , DRAMA Tauhid Ijaz, Lyndon Nelson, [James Langton, Peter Shield 10 ARTHUR CRAVEN MEMORIAL PRIZES FOR SPOKEN FRENCH: Senior Gareth Gaunt Junior Justin Gaunt, Laurent Kssis FRENCH ESSAY Jonathan Croft GERMAN PRIZE Liese Stubbs DRONFIELD PRIZE FOR MATHEMATICS Matthew Hopcraft PRIZES FOR MATHEMATICS David Marsh PRIZE FOR MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE Adele Harrison, James Morris DAVIDSON PRIZE FOR CHEMISTRY Mark Carpenter, Andrew Clavell WILCOX PRIZE FOR PHYSICS David Marsh PRIZE FOR COMPUTER PROGRAMMING Paul Bagshaw FRANK PICK PRIZE FOR DESIGN Nicholas Muirhead, Nicola Taylor ART PRIZES: Senior Michael Bates Junior Gregory Winrow PRIZE FOR CRAFT, DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY Mark Pallister PADDY POWER PRIZE Philip Jinadu, Stephen Ryder THE ORANGE-BROMEHEAD PRIZE FOR STRING INSTRUMENT ACCOMPLISHMENT ... Robert Orange-Bromehead MUSIC PRIZES: Vlth Form Tharangini Sriharan, Katherine Potter Vth Form Jonathan Bowden IVth Form Matthew Doncaster Bird Form Gary Brown GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PRIZES. Vlth Form William Hide Vth Form Daniel Conaghan IVth Form Alistair Fernie Illrd Form Amit Basu Form Prizes (Daniel Conaghan, Vth Form comes • j William Kettlewell, yMark Reid, Daniel Shannon (Charles Dent, Nigel Durham, IVth Form ' j Alistair Fernie, Richard Tatterton, ijJouglas Tulley i (Paul Thompson, Ben Pattison, Illrd Form (Timothy Ferguson, Nicholas Dixon

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11 ( Neely, A. D. - S.M.P. Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, General Studies. A" Level Results, 1985 Nelson, L. W. G. — History, S.M.P. Mathematics, Economics, Political Studies, General Studies. Orange-Bromehead, R. W. — Chemistry, Physics, Biology, General Studies. Anderson, P. M. - M.E.I. Mathematics, Geography, Economics. Pairman, Elizabeth L. - French, English Literature, M.E.I. Mathematics, General Studies. Atkinson, G. D. - M.E.I. Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics. Patmore, R. Joanna - S.M.P. Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics. Baldry, S. H. - English Literature, History, Economics. Pearsall, D. W. - French, German, English Literature, General Studies. Baldwin, R. M. - M.E.I. Mathematics, Physics. Pickup, J. D. — Biology. Barker, I. J. - S.M.P. Mathematics, Physics, Economics, General Studies. Rayson, W. D. - English Literature, Music, Art, General Studies. Barlow, Penelope G. - M.E.I. Mathematics. Richards, C. P. — M.E.I. Mathematics, Geography, Economics. Bates, M. A. - English Literature, History, Art. Robards, M. D. - M.E.I. Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, General Studies. Briggs, D. S. - English Literature, History, Geography, General Studies. Robinson, A. C. - S.M.P. Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, General Studies. Brunton, J. G. - Art, Biology. Robinson, J. - M.E.I. Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, General Studies. Burdass, J. E. B. - S.M.P. Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, General Studies. Ryder, S. - English Literature, History, Economics, General Studies. Carpenter, M. R. - S.M.P. Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, General Studies Santorsola, A. — M.E.I. Mathematics, Economics. Charman, Judith A. - S.M.P. Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, General Studies. Savage, I. D. - M.E.I. Mathematics, General Studies. Chippindale, S. I. - English Literature, S.M.P. Mathematics, Economics, General Studies. Scott, M. P. - M.E.L Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, General Studies. Clarkson, Karen D. — M.E.I. Mathematics, Geography, Economics, General Studies. Seaton, J. M. A. - M.E.I. Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, General Studies. Clavell, A. N. - S.M.P. Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, General Studies. Sellers, J. W. - Geography. Cockayne, E. A. — English Literature, Art, S.M.P. Mathematics, Geography, General Studies. Shield, P. - English Literature, Political Studies, M.E.I. Mathematics, Economics, General Studies. Conaghan, J. - English Literature, History, General Studies. Sim, J. K. - S.M.P. Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, General Studies. Copley, D. J. - Geography. Skellern, Sandra R. - S.M.P. Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, General Studies. Crabb, S. J. - English Literature, Economics, General Studies. Smith, J. C. - Art. Crabtree, S. J. - Geography, Biology, Economics, General Studies. Stewart, J. M. - Art, Geography, Economics, General Studies. Creyke, N. C. — Geography, Biology, Economics, General Studies. Street, J. C. - S.M.P. Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, General Studies. Cromack, Louise J. - French, Geography, General Studies. Stubbs, A-Liese - French, German, S.M.P. Mathematics, General Studies. Curtis, Emma J. E. — M.E.I. Mathematics, Geography, Economics, General Studies. Summers, T. D. — S.M.P. Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, General Studies. Deeley, L. - M.E.I. Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics. Taylor, G. Y. — History, General Studies. Desai, J. K. - S.M.P. Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, General Studies. Taylor, Nicola J. - Art, S.M.P. Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, General Studies. Drever-Smith, N. P. - Chemistry, Physics, Economics, General Studies. Tindall, P. M. — Art, S.M.P. Mathematics, Physics, General Studies. Duncan, A. C. - German, S.M.P. Mathematics, Physics, General Studies. Toes, P. M. — S.M.P. Mathematics, Chemistry, General Studies. Galbraith, Sarah F. - French, German, History, General Studies. Waite, J. H. — English Literature, S.M.P. Mathematics, Chemistry, General Studies. Gaunt, P. M. - Art. Willmott, Alison J. - French, German, English Literature, General Studies. Gilman, C. E. - M.E.I. Mathematics, Economics, General Studies. Wilson, N. M. — M.E.I. Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, General Studies. Goodman, C. J. - English Literature, M.E.I. Mathematics, Economics, General Studies. Gordon, Penelope N. - French, English Literature, M.E.I. Mathematics, General Studies. Grant, G. - Latin, History, S.M.P. Mathematics, General Studies. Gray, D. G. M. — Art, Geography, Biology, General Studies. Hall, J. — S.M.P. Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, General Studies. Harrison, Adele M. - S.M.P. Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, General Studies. Harrison, S. P. - French, English Literature, History, General Studies. Hopton, B. P. - M.E.I. Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, General Studies. "O" Level Results, 1985 Howard, S. L. - M.E.I. Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics. Hudson, Anne L. - M.E.I. Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics. The following pupils have O-Level passes in the General Certificate Ijaz, T. - Latin, English Literature, M.E.I. Mathematics, General Studies. of Education examination with the number of subjects at grades A, B Iveson, Rachel Y. - M.E.I. Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, General Studies. or C shown in parentheses: Jinadu, P. 0. - English Literature, S.M.P. Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, General Studies. Allan, P. M. (7); Allen, J. H. (8); Al-Salehi, O. F. (7); Ashworth, G. R. (2); Austin, D. M. (5); Blissett, M. Knocker, S. P. - S.M.P. Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, General Studies. J. (12); Bowden, J. R. (11); Brown, A. D. A. (1); Burns, D. A. (12); Carr, R. J. (10); Chamieh, R. P. (2); Collinson, J. N. (9); Comley, J. F. (8); Conaghan, D. N. (12); Crane, D. (11); Curtis, M. J. (5); Dako, P. Lamb, Carolyn, J. J. — French, German, M.E.I. Mathematics, General Studies. (2); Davies, M. R. (11); Dent, E. J. (4); Desai, S. P. (9); Dixon, G. R. M. (10); Dobie, I. M. (10); Eastwood, Langton, J. R. B. — English Literature, M.E.I. Mathematics, General Studies. P. M. (3); Foster, M. H. (10); Fricker, J. A. (9); Gittins, R. C. (10); Goodman, C. J. (6); Green, J. P. (2); Lawrence, F. M. - English Literature, M.E.I. Mathematics, Economics, General Studies. Hall, D. G. (12); Hanson, A. M. (3); Harris, L. (7); Harryman, D. J. F. (3); Hart, G. A. (7); Healey, R. Leedham, I. P. J. - M.E.I. Mathematics, Chemistry. (1); Houston, R. W. D. (4); Howat, A. T. G. (13); Howat, B. S. (10); Hudson, R. L. (8); Hullis S. (12); Leonard, J. S. - M.E.I. Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology. Hyde, W. J. K. (5); Kettlewell, W. O. (13); Kinnell, J. D, (7); Klar, G. (13); Kssis, L. C. (6); Lee, J. S. Lincoln, J. D. - M.E.I. Mathematics, Physics, General Studies. (4); Leonard, P. E. B. (6); Lowes, B. W. (12); McDonald, I. (9); McLean-Steel, D. J. (11); Maloney, P. E. McGrath, A. J. - M.E.I. Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry. (9); Miller, A. J. (7); Ogden, J. P. (7); O'Sullivan, M. R. (12); Parkes, M. J. (12); Pawson, D. N. E. (5); Magson, I. S. — Geography. Peacock, W. J. R. (10); Plummer, M. L. (12); Prescott, A. G. (3); Price, K. S. (9); Reid, M. (12); Rhodes, Marsh, D. R. — English Literature, S.M.P. Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, General J. C. (6); Scholes, C. S. (6); Shannon, D. (12); Sim, I. S. (11); Simpson, D. Q. (6); Stewart, S. R. D. (4); Studies. Tanner-Smith, R. J. (9); Taylor, M. A. (8); Terry, W. H. (9); Tomlinson, P. (7); Walton, C. J. (5); Wareham, Moorey, E. G. - History, Art. P. F. (11); Warren, J. R. B. (4); Warrington, C. P. St. J. (4); Wharton, T. J. R. (6); Winn, G. D. (9); Winrow, Morris, L. B. J. — S.M.P. Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, General Studies. G. C. (3). 12 How to gfet a Commission mtheKegularAnny There are a number of different ways, his 25th birthday. Candidates must have Regular and Short Service Commissions been accepted, or already be at aUni versity, either direct through Sandhurst, or after Polytechnic or College of Technology and having graduated from University, Poly­ must pass the Regular CommissionsBoard. technic or Colleges of Technology. Successful candidates will be granted a Commission on probation and will be paid Army Scholarships. at least .£4,825 per year plus tuition fees. Up to 90 Scholarships are awarded After graduation you're granted a Regular annually to allow boys to remain at school, Commission for a minimum of five years. where facilities exist for Advanced level study to qualify for entry to Sandhurst or Undergraduate Bursary. for Undergraduate Cadetships.Candidates Candidates to whom an award is must be between 15 years and 5 months made will be granted a bursary amounting and Hi years and 5 months on the 1st to £900 per year to supplement any L.E.A. January for the Spring competition and on grant awarded. This will be effective while the 1st July for the Autumn competition. you study at a University, Polytechnic or Selection is by interview. Candidates will College of Technology. On completion of receive agrant of £750 p.a. Sandhurst training you will be granted a three-year Short Service Commission at a Welbeck College. salary of £9,()05plus a gratuity of £3,525 tax free if you leave after three years. Candidates for one of the technical corps are given two years' Vlth Form Graduate Entry. education and enter Sandhurst on success­ Graduates with Degrees in most ful completion. Candidates must be up to subjects can be granted a Regular or a GCE 'O' level standard at Grade C or above Short Service Commission. Graduates in Mathematics, Physics, English and at least normally under 25 years of age on two other subjects preferably including application appear before a Selection Chemistry. They must be between the Board and if successful are eligible for a ages of 16 years and 17 years 6 months Commission at full Regular Army rates of on the 1st January or the 1st September, pay - Antedate of Seniority is allowed. the dates of entry to the College. Parental contributions may be payable according Short Service Commissions. to means. Candidates must have at least five School Entry. GCE 'O' level (or equivalent) passes, to include English language. Age limits are Candidates between the ages of 173A 18 to 26 for most Arms on entry. A Short and 22, must have five GCE passes (or Service Commission is initially for three equivalent), to include English language, years and may be extended up to eight Mathematics and either a Science subject years. A gratuity of £3,525 tax free will be or a foreign language.Two of these passes paid if you leave after three years. should be at Advanced level (or equiva­ For full details of any of the above lent). Candidates who are not Army methods of entry consult your Scholars nor Welbexians must pass the Regular Commissions Board. School Careers staff or write to:- Brigadier D. W. Shuttleworth, OBE, Undergraduate Cadetships. Schools Liaison Officer, j(j» Cadetships are open to anyone who H.Q. North East District, ^SSl^ is over I/V2 and expects to graduate before Imphal Barracks, York. IES* Tel: 0942 59811 Ext. 2402 ^ course was very useful in that it confirmed my ideas about Careers engineering, and also showed me aspects of industry which would be This year the Careers staff has remained at three members, Ian interesting to work in, but I had not thought of before." Lancaster having been replaced by Miggy Biller. Undoubtedly the addition of a mathematician will be of great benefit and, next year, "Prior to the course my career intentions were to go to University to Miggy will be able to play a full part in the interpretation interview study a pure science, followed by further training to lead to a technical process, an important part of the I.S.C.O. package. In order to reduce career. The course has not changed these ideas, but has provided me further the clerical work involved in administering the I.S.C.O. with an insight into the work available in large organisations such as (Independent Schools Careers Organisation) scheme, the School has Shell." applied to become an all-in member. As a result we shall no longer "The talks at the College were generally very good, well-illustrated by have to enrol boys in their 4th Form year or boys and girls entering slides and films, interesting and informative .... The syndicate the Lower 6th. For the payment by the School of a fixed agreed fee all members of the School will be regarded as I.S.C.O. members. This exercises were interesting, giving some insight into the idea of group means that all members of the School may freely use the ISCOM and decision-making .... The attachment was to Thorn-EMI Lighting in DISCOVER computer programs; that all will be entered for the Leicester. Actually getting into a company and seeing people at work I.S.C.O. Study of Abilities and Interests in the 5th Form or in the was a complement to the talks at the College." Lower 6th Form for those entering at that stage; that all members of At the beginning of the Summer Term we held our third Careers the School will be able to use the interview service of I.S.C.O. until Forum, largely staffed by Old Peterites. A full list of those who gave their 23rd birthday merely by saying that they are or were members of their time so willingly is shown below. We are grateful to them and of this School; that members will receive the termly I.S.C.O. Bulletin it was pleasing to learn that they had enjoyed the experience; one of from the end of the term in which they take the Tests; and that them in a hoarse voice, after answering questions for two hours, members will be given priority over non-members when applying for places on I.S.C.O. arranged Career Experience Courses. remarked that he had not realised how tiring the life of a teacher could be! We expect to hold the next Forum on Saturday, April 26th, 1986 An encouraging increase of interest has been shown in Career and I would be pleased to hear from any other Old Peterites, including Experience Courses this year and nine members of the Lower 6th were ladies, who could join the band of advisers. successful in their applications for places on courses in the Easter holidays. At the time of writing two more have heard that they are to K.G.C. attend Summer courses and several others are awaiting replies. At the end of each course the student is asked to submit a short report to help in the planning of future courses. A few excerpts from these reports will serve to show how valuable they are: "The six hour programme consisted of (i) business case study, (ii) auditing, (iii) auditing in practice, (iv) accountancy in the smaller business, (v) visit to the departments, (vi) taxation, (vii) computers in accountancy .... As a result of this course I have learned all that I ever wanted to know of the career of an accountant." "I went on a five-day course, based at Trevelyan College, University of Durham. On the first evening we were given a talk by a professor on the subject of admissions to University and sponsorships. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday were spent at the companies and Friday morning at the Engineering Department of the University .... The K.G.C. M.J.B. R.G.D. 14 Careers Forum City walls and the history of York. Their week culminated in the apprehension of burglars in St Olave's House during their last night, followed by police activity the following morning which added zest Saturday 27th April 1985 and interest to the relatively dull chores of clearing up and packing. As mementoes of their visit the Ardchonnel party presented us with Career Fields Names one of the old school road signs (the torch symbol) which used to be ACCOUNTANCY J. E. H. Quickfall (O.P.) on their approach road, and this was accompanied by a scroll ACTUARY P. W. S. De Silva (O.P.) commemorating their visit. These are to be placed, with other ADVERTISING J. C W. Williams (O.P.) ARCHITECTURE AND COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING J. R. Dalkin (O.P.) memorabilia, in a new display cabinet outside the School library. APPLIED ARTS AND CRAFTS D. Reid They also gave us a copy of a lovely book about the Scottish Highlands AUCTIONEERING AND ESTATE AGENCY (RURAL) J. S. Atkinson (O.P.) for the library and we are very grateful to them for these gifts. BANKING J. Mills We were happy to be able to offer accommodation to Ardchonnel CATERING, HOTEL MANAGEMENT & RETAIL DISTRIBUTION C. R. Stead (O.P.) School and look forward to a subsequent visit from them. ENGINEERING IN INDUSTRY D. H. Moxon K.G.C. FARMING E. P. Alton (O.P.) GENERAL PRACTICE SURVEYING, INCORPORATING ESTA-J VE AGENCY J. C. Rounthwaite (O.P.) INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT/BREWING A. Powell (O.P.) JOURNALISM M. L. Warne (O.P.) LAW D. W. Grice (O.P.) MARKETING, SALES & PURCHASING MANAGEMENT A. M. Marsh (O.P.) MECHANICAL ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING MANUFACTURE W. R. Ibberson (O.P.) The Bulletin PHARMACEUTICALS A. Garbutt (O.P.) QUANTITY SURVEYING D. C. Fotheringham (O.P.) "Black and White and Read All Over?". SURVEYING C. J. Quickfall (O.P.) In the Easter Term 1985 The Bulletin was reborn after an absence TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING/LOCAL GOVERNMENT & of nearly a year. The Bulletin is a four page paper produced by CIVIL SERVICE C Clarke (O.P.) members of the School and professionally printed, which aims to U.C.C.A. R. J. H. Skerrett (O.P.) I.S.C.O. S. M. Maxwell-Scott reflect the news and views of the School in a lively and interesting (North-Eastern Secretary) way. School trip reports, opinions and creative writing are all included along with a dash of tongue-in-cheek humour and The Bulletin goes like fairly warm cakes. The Summer Term's issue contained among other things a film review, Sahara and Ski expedition reports, poetry, Visit of Ardchonnel School cartoons and even a heart-warming message from "Mrs Thatcher". Ardchonnel School is a small primary school set in a wonderful area Many people contributed and I am sure liked seeing their writing in on the south-east shore of Loch Awe in Argyll. The present print. All too often non-academic pursuits are forgotten in the hurly- Headmaster, Mr Donald Beckitt, is an Old Peterite who left this burly of studies and exams but they do show another side of School School in 1956. As one of a series of educational expeditions the entire life which is often rich in talent. The Bulletin is just a small part of Ardchonnel School visited York at the beginning of the Easter the other side of School life but support for it has been considerable holidays, spending a week in our Sanatorium. The whole School, at and hopefully it will be possible to produce one each term and anyone, the moment, consists of five pupils and they were accompanied by outside the School, who would like to receive the next issue of the Donald, his wife Anne and the local educational psychologist. paper, should telephone (0904) 29969 to reserve their copy. Donations They had an exciting and eventful week in York, meeting the Lord towards production costs will also be gratefully received. Mayor and introducing him to their own board game, based on the D.N.C. 15 with a wide variety of works well sung at Community Services. For Chapel the Advent Carol Service, Mr. Pemberton was unwell, and his son To be a Christian school it is not enough simply to imitate the Nigel (O.P.) took control. He helped in services in the first two terms, outward forms of the Church, we need both to show a real and here is an appropriate place to put our thanks to him on record. commitment to the service of our fellow men and to express our faith Thanks also go to Mrs. Nix and her band of helpers who have so in God in worship. The day-to-day services in Chapel are not totally lovingly arranged the flowers, to Mrs. Jean Pulleyn for looking after removed from the need of the School to care for others, and in the the Choir robes and linen, and to the boys who help with the vessels Christmas Term a single comment one morning led to several at the Tuesday Eucharist. hundred pounds being collected for the victims of drought in Worship is essentially the free activity of believing people, and the Ethiopia. Pupils brought cakes and biscuits, which, supplemented by Tuesday Eucharist has been faithfully attended; the numbers are not a supply from the School kitchen, became part of the staple diet of always large, but it is a precious time of calm in the middle of the rush many! It was in the Christmas Term also that the Houses produced and business of School life. We have continued with School Eucharists their own services in Chapel. By the end, people were tiring, lacking on greater Holy Days in which the pupils who do not wish to stay for in ideas, but the work put in was generally excellent, and unexpected the Ministry of the Sacrament leave after the prayers. The numbers people produced unexpected ideas. There were the occasional of communicants are generally large, around the 100, and I have disasters, but I am grateful to dozens, if not hundreds, for their time received many favourable comments. and professionalism. During the same term we were visited for a week The Chapel Committee have met several times, and I would like to by Mrs. Pat Le Mesurier, the local Children's Society organiser, who thank Steven Ryder for his efficiency as secretary. As the School stimulated the School, and won the hearts of many. We have had moves into a new era, my thanks go to the Headmaster for his constant others visiting us during the week: several members of different and generous support, and we look forward with hope to a future in groups in a challenging Christian Union week led by Philip Jinadu, which the Chapel can continue to challenge and, hopefully, inspire. and the Diocesan Youth Officer, the Revd Bob Giles. W.S.G. A group of boys went to the House of the Resurrection at Mirfield for the weekend in February to see how a modern monastery runs. It was a fascinating weekend in which the warmth of the welcome and Jonathan Shanks the amount of laughter stand out. Considering that this was the day Jonathan Shanks (T '79-'84) was killed in a motorcycle accident on on which York City were at home to Liverpool, I was surprised the 28th May 1985. We send our deepest sympathy to his parents anyone came; they did and were well rewarded. whom we came to know so well as tireless supporters of the Boat Club Community Services are to some a misnomer for our Sunday during Jonathan's time at the School. We remember Jonathan as a Evening Services attended by a large proportion of the School and lively and demanding extrovert with more than a hint of Yorkshire many parents. I am always the subject of criticism when one arises, individuality and determination. He himself played a prominent part for few pupils wish to be dragged out on a Sunday evening. in the Boat Club and continued to row at York and Northampton, Nevertheless there have been plenty of positive comments about the where he was employed by Cosworth Engineering in their Design and quality of preaching, and the list for the year is impressive: Fr. Development Department at the time of his death. One of the firm's Geoffrey Higginson from the University of York; the Revd Simon directors has described Jonathan as "a brilliant and innovative young Wright, Chaplain to the Archbishop; myself on Remembrance Day; engineer who had a great deal to offer the world". Indeed while he was the Revd John Cockerton, Vicar of Wheldrake; Canon Jim still at School in 1984 he won a Shell Award for outstanding technical Richardson, Vicar of Leeds; Bishop Richard Wimbush; the Revd achievement with a home made lOcc water cooled engine. Next year Barry Thorley, Vicar of St. Matthew's Brixton; Mr. David Blunt, Lay he would have gone to Leicester University. At his funeral York Chaplain to the Archbishop; and Canon Geoffrey Hunter. Crematorium was crowded and overflowing with flowers - so many For the first time the Epiphany Procession in the Minster was a that the School Chapel was decorated with the others at the kind voluntary service; about 120 pupils took part, and the Choir was request of his parents. We grieve for his untimely death. May he rest particularly strong. In fact the Choir has been a great asset this year, in peace. 16 Music The purchase of a Bliithner grand for use in the Examination Room has enabled a better distribution of reasonable pianos around the Music School, and the reconditioning of the Brinsmead grand has added to the attractiveness of the Chapel for concert purposes. A curious feature of this year's music has been caused by the shortage of clarinet players - a wind band cannot exist without a healthy number of good clarinets - so the band has been out of the public eye, training such material as was available, and encouraging smaller groups such as the 5th form 'Trad Band'. A group of good saxophone players combined with trumpets and trombones to give us the 'Big Band' sound, and Duncan Rayson's group have not only given live concerts, but also gone commercial with their 'Cuthbert Soulstream' tape. A generous gift from the parents of Duncan Rayson, David Marsh and Matthew Scott has allowed us to obtain a Paxman Horn, which will be a valued addition to our stock of instruments. The Choir had a good recruitment from 3rd form entrants, giving one of the best treble lines we have had for some years, and the temporary presence of an O.P. organ scholar for two terms enabled some pleasing sounds to be produced: without such assistance it is difficult to achieve the full potential of the music. When the legal definition of the Edward Long bequests is fully disentangled, considerable new awards will be available to musicians and hopefully this will encourage talent. Entries for Associated Board Examinations have been numerous and varied; it is good to see more reaching Grade 8 - now we have sixteen pupils holding this top grade, more than ever before.

Music Staff Mrs. Jose Honing has taken on the violin teaching and we hope this heralds a more permanent structure than the inevitable changes produced by temporary student teachers. We welcome her, and thank Miss Michelle Kelly for her work during the earlier part of the year, before returning to Cambridge. Miss Elizabeth Colclough has also moved to Cambridge, and at the moment a new appointment for cello teaching has not been made. Mr. Colin Wilson has taken a full time post at York Minster Song School and his flute teaching will be taken by Miss Gillian Guildford. Guitar players have been declining in number and Mr. Bob Smith has finished teaching guitar this term. We thank all these teachers who have visited the School. K.R.P.

17 The Waine Concert Thursday 15th November 1984 BENJAMIN GODDARD, THOMAS COCKAYNE, CHARLES MINDENHALL, Associated Board Examination Programme GARY BROWN, ADRIAN LIGHTLY, LOUISE CROMACK, HELEN BENTON, Andante and Rondo for two flutes and piano Doppler NICOLA STEPHENSON, MATTHEW DONCASTER, ALISTAIR FERNIE, PHILIP Results PHILIP JINADU, THARANGINI SRIHARAN, NCHP(OP) JINADU, JAMES BALDWIN, ROBERT ORANGE-BROMEHEAD, JONATHAN V. D. F. Bates 5 Piano Fantasia in D minor Mozart BOWDEN, RUSSELL GITTINS, WILLIAM LAMB, RICHARD KNOX, P. N. 7 Flute GARY BROWN B ARRAS. J. S. Berrington 4 Flute Long, long ago Round Orchestra: J. R. Bowden 8 Piano PETER JACKSON, JONATHAN BOWDEN Violins: PAUL THOMPSON, GARY BROWN, ANTHONY WILSON M. R. Davies 6 Cello Madrigal Gaubert Viola: HELEN BENTON M. R. Doncaster 6 Cello VINCENT BATES, KRP Cello: MATTHEW DONCASTER 8 Piano Foxtrot and Charleston Seiber Trumpet: W. RILEY A. M. Fernie 8 Piano JONATHAN BOWDEN, MATTHEW DONCASTER Organ: N. C. H. PEMBERTON J. A. Grewer 4 Trombone Morceau de Concours Faure Conductor: K. R. PEMBERTON P. 0. Jinadu 8 Piano ADRIAN LIGHTLY, KRP S. 0. Jinadu 5 Clarinet Elegie Faure 6th Form Concert Friday 8th February G. Klar 7 Clarinet ROBERT ORANGE-BROMEHEAD, IRENE STANLEY Programme 8 Piano Mazurka Gliere Tarantella F, Mendelssohn W. R. S. Lamb 5 Piano PAUL THOMPSON Ragtime Dance Scott Joplin A. N. Lightly 6 Piano Brass Trio Rayson Turkish Rondo W. A. Mozart 7 Flute Distinction DUNCAN RAYSON, MATTHEW SCOTT, DAVID MARSH BRASS QUINTET 8 Flute Andante in C Haydn Sonatina in G (last movement) J. Haydn J. A. Nield 7 Piano VINCENT BATES PETER JACKSON (Piano) K. Potter 5 Flute Merit Allegretto in C minor Beethoven Gavotte in G Loeillet J. A. Rich 4 Piano MARK DAVIES VANESSA ATKINSON, NICOLA STEPHENSON (Flute duet) N. E. Richman 3 Clarinet Hailstorm (Polka de Concert) Rimmer Bugler's Holiday Leroy Anderson T. Sriharan 8 Flute Distinction DAVID COPLEY, PNB DAVID COPLEY, DUNCAN RAYSON, W. R. (Trumpet) P. M. Thompson 6 Piano Les trois copaines - Die drei Kumpel - Tres amici Collins N. C. H. P. (Piano) P. F. Wareham 3 Clarinet Merit MATTHEW DONCASTER, JONATHAN BOWDEN, MARK DAVIES Slavonic Dance No. 8 in G minor A. Dvorak 4 Clarinet KATHERINE POTTER, K. R. P. (Piano duet) A. W. Wilson 1 Violin Distinction Concert in Chapel Friday 30th November Adagio Cantabile, from Sonata No. 6 for Violin G. F. Handel Programme P. JACKSON (Trombone) Chorale from 'Wachet auf Bach Le petit negre C. Debussy CHOIR, TRUMPET AND ORGAN G. GAUNT (Piano) CONCERTS Greater love hath no man Ireland Gladiolus Rag Scott Joplin CHOIR AND ORGAN Hiplips II L. Pearson 5th Form Concert Friday 19th October 1984 Chorale (Das neugeborne Kindelein) Encore Blues J. O'Neill Programme and Prelude in G minor Bach BRASS QUINTET The 5th Form Band ORGAN (RUSSELL GITTINS) DUNCAN RAYSON, W. R. (Trumpets) Love walked in Magnificat in D minor Walmisley MATTHEW SCOTT (French Horn) Mercy, mercy, mercy CHOIR AND ORGAN DAVID MARSH (Trombone) My sweet gypsy rose Eastern Dance Woodhouse N. C. H. P. (Tuba) GUENTHER KLAR, PAUL WAREHAM, GILES DIXON, German Dance Mozart JONATHAN BOWDEN, ROBERT HUDSON, MARK DAVIES, ORCHESTRA 4th Form Concert Friday 1st March 198S RUSSELL GITTINS. Galop (Le Bal - Jeux d'enfants) Berlioz Programme Piano solos PIANO DUET (THARANGINI SRIHARAN AND KRP) Woodland Scenes Op.82 No.l Schumann Allegretto in C minor Beet ho Prelude in F Bach MATTHEW DONCASTER (PIANO) MARK DAVIES ORGAN (ADRIAN LIGHTLY) Calm Waters Kinsey Sonata No.3 in G (2nd movement) Arne Oculi Omnium Wood ANTHONY WILSON (VIOLIN) RUSSELL GITTINS Sumer is icumen in John of Fonsete Allegro in G minor Handel Romance sans Paroles Faure CHOIR WILLIAM LAMB (ORGAN) GUENTHER KLAR Water Music - Pomposo Handel Farruca de Juerga Agew Sonata in C minor Op.10 No.l {last movement) Beethoven Allegro JUSTIN GAUNT (GUITAR) JONATHAN BOWDEN Hornpipe Rainbow Fantasy Op. 66 Chopin Le petit Negre Debussy ORCHESTRA ANTHONY WILSON (PIANO) MATTHEW HYDE Give us the wings of faith Bullock The Happy Farmer Op.68 Schumann The 5th Form Band O thou the central orb Wood JASON MELLOR (TUBA) Candy Man CHOIR AND ORGAN Nocturne in G minor Op.37 No.l Chopin Love is Blue Choir: ADAM ATKINSON, RICHARD TUCKER, MARCUS SILVERSIDES, JAMES ALISTAIR FERNIE (PIANO) Watermelon Man BERRINGTON, VINCENT BATES, SIMON JINADU, BEN PATTISON, ANDREW Something Welsh Traditional Chariots of Fire SMITH, PAUL THOMPSON, STEPHEN WHITE, OLIVER BURNETT-HALL, EVERYBODY 18 3rd Form Concert Friday 7th June Programme DRAMA Piece for Flute P. M. Thompson ADRIAN LIGHTLY, PAUL THOMPSON (Flute and Piano) Barcarolle Headington Savages GARY BROWN (Piano) DRAMATIS PERSONAE Hymn of Creation Beethoven JAMES GREWER (Trombone) Indian Chief Philip Jinadu Mazurka Op. 43 No. 4 Gliere Alan West James Langton CHARLES MINDENHALL (Piano) Mrs. West Anna Campbell Fantasy Piece Op. 73 No. 1 Schumann Carlos Peter Shield SIMON JINADU (Clarinet) Miles Crawshaw Robert Orange-Bromehead Pastorale Op. 13 No. 4 Vivaldi Investigator James Morris GARY BROWN (Violin) Pereira Richard Mavor Michelle McCartney General James Waite Smoke gets in your eyes NICHOLAS RICHMAN (Clarinet) BACKSTAGE: Cha-cha-cha Hengeild The cast with the help of Mr. John Brown, Mrs. Dick Hubbard, Mr. David SIMON JINADU (Piano) Hughes and Miss Jean Wagstaff Toccata and Fugue in D minor Bach PRODUCER: GARY BROWN (Organ) Mr. Ian Lowe Cheerful News Op. 139 No. 3 Grechaninov VINCENT BATES (Piano) Sonata (1st Movement) Poulenc The playwright's inspiration came from a report in the Sunday ADRIAN LIGHTLY (Flute) Polka (Schwanda the Bagpiper) Weinberger Times magazine describing the extermination of the Brazilian Indians. Prelude on Rhosymedre Vaughan Williams The authorities chose the Quarup, a kind of gathering of clans, as the Allegro in C Mozart most convenient occasion for their attacks. Against this background, ORCHESTRA: Violins: PAUL THOMPSON. GARY BROWN, ANTHONY WILSON, MRS. JOSE HONING. Hampton unfolds the action and exposes the brutality of 'civilized' Cello: MATTHEW DONCASTER. society and the futility of attempts to prevent or alleviate the situation. Percussion: JONATHAN JACOBS, MR. W. RILEY Conductor: MR. K. R. PEMBERTON. The staging of this play presents a great challenge to the producer: there are various strands, all closely interwoven. Ian Lowe's ideas were Prize Winners' Event very successful. His decision to make the narrator of Indian myths an 3rd Form Essay Prize: STEPHEN WHITE Indian rather than West was effective: Philip Jinadu retold the legends 3rd Form Music Prize: Barcarolle Headington GARY BROWN (Piano) with clarity and simplicity, without any hint of 'romantic bourgeois 4th Form Essay Prize: ANTHONY WILSON sentimentality'. The Wests' comfortable accommodation was 4th Form Music Prize: Song without Words (G minor) Mendelssohn positioned between the Investigator's office and the place of West's MATTHEW DONCASTER (Piano) captivity and made a good contrast. Junior Reading Prize: PAUL THOMPSON 5TH FORM MUSIC PRIZE: CARILLON Vi'erne James Langton's West portrayed the disillusionment of a diplomat JONATHAN BOWDEN (Organ) shackled to his dull routine and yet a liberal concern for the sufferings French Reading Prizes: GARETH GAUNT, JUSTIN GAUNT, of the Indians. His awareness of the extermination is intensified by his LAURENT KSSIS The Orange-Bromehead Plate for String Playing: inability to take any action and by the realisation that for those Romance sans paroles Davidoff involved in the struggle against Brazil's oppressive rulers there are ROBERT ORANGE-BROMEHEAD (Cello) Senior Reading prize: VICKY RIGBY other more important issues. 6th Form Music Prize: Intermezzo in B flat minor Brahms Peter Shield gave a compelling performance as Carlos. He showed KATHERINE POTTER (Piano) The Skrentny Prize: PETER SHIELD us, on the one hand, the aggressive propagandist, but as the captor- 6th Form Music Prize: Sonata (1st movement) Poulenc captive relationship developed, we saw him relax into the admission THARANGINI SRIHARAN (Flute) of an unsuccessful active service record, and the several humorous The second part of the Prize Winners' Event was in the Drama lines came across well (Til give you a slosh of my capitalist after­ Centre, where prize winning contributions in Art, Design and Technology, French Essay, Maths Projects were on display. shave'). For Carlos, the persecution of the Indians is a marginal 19 problem - 'just one of the things we'd have to put a stop to'; he sees West as a romantic whose sentimentality profoundly irritates him. Crawshaw was sympathetically played by Robert Orange- Bromehead. He shares West's concern about the Indians and, like West, can only follow event. His account of the 'Rescue Operation' was impressive - a convincing blend of narrative and emotion born of the realisation that the Indians are doomed to extinction. Mrs. West, played by Anna Campbell, presented a sharp contrast with the stance of the main characters. Her attitude towards the Indian problem ('Oh, come on, Miles, surely it's not that bad') was underlined by her solitary laughter at Crawshaw's 'extraordinary story'. The confessions of Pereira set our imagination to work: even with the omission of some of the horrific details, they made a full impact, and Richard Mavor's portrayal of the underpaid agent of the authorities was convincing. The Investigator (James Morris) and the General (James Waite) each gave strength to his part and credibility to the whole. Finally, time runs out. There is so solution, and there are no comforting thoughts to take away, unless we are among those 'thousands of people in every country who'd sleep more comfortably in their beds if they knew that kind of thing was going on'.

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20 Oh What a Lovely War The audience arrived under floodlights each night, in snow or dry. We were there received by Cadet Force Sentries; and, once inside, confronted with machine-guns topping sandbags. The effect of going into war was heightened through the dusk by a splendidly realistic panorama of sandbags over which we peered along a desolate, straight road: Hell-Fire Corner. Candles and wreaths of poppies in the alcove reminded us that this entrance and the balcony within commemmorate those who died in the Great War. Then the mood shifted, going into light beneath the balcony, out through camouflage netting, and into a bright, affluent hall: ragtime music and men in dinner suits or boaters set the scene for the early summer of 1914. And the Pierrot Show began. It stumbled at first, perhaps more than the script calls for. In early performances, voices did not carry: but as confidence grew, so did conviction. The Chorus renderings of "Row, Row, Row" never became particularly strong; but in its own way this song's vulnerability seemed ominous of what was to come in the war. In general, audiences were slow to warm up. That, however, may indicate a failing of the "musical entertainment": when you arrive, it is not easy to work out what sort of show to expect; while if you do not know what you expect, you cannot be certain how to react. waste bin: it was only a short scene of tiny detail, yet it was in its way Duncan Rayson as Master of Ceremonies conveyed a paradoxical typical of this production. The preparations ceased at a fluent, mixture of relaxed uncertainty, as if he knew what was going to happen assertive Declaration of War, in German but perfectly intelligible, by in the War Game, and despairingly thought it not worth worrying Roger Depledge. I have wondered since what that declaration might about. sound like in English. This is not a neutral play, even perhaps where The clumsy manoeverings on stage as the jingoes jostled for position it claims to be. It was none the less interesting to see the rulers' accurately mimicked the diplomatic activity (if we may call it that) of premonitory distress at the outbreak of war, which Mark Carpenter July and August 1914. Particular performers began to make and Julian Lee replayed a few scenes later in the grief of the soldiers' themselves evident: David Briggs developed the chinless Imperial letters home after the early engagements among the unspoiled accent in his claim that "The British Empire is the most magnificent woodlands of the Marne. Our pity was made the more poignant by examples of working democracy the world has ever seen", and put it other contrasts economically established, between the first spirited to good use later in a cameo portrayal of Sir John French which left attempts of the French to withstand German invasion and the us wondering how it was that we did not lose the war by Christmas. annihilation of their cavalry, and then between that annihilation and The explosion came at Sarajevo, startling in its very unexpectedness. the way it was mythologised in song. Anna Campbell's solo, "Belgium We were able to follow the generally unwilled slide into war, with Put the Kibosh on the Kaiser" hit exactly the right notes, shakily but garbled exchanges among varieties of Balkan Secret Policmen, half bravely refusing to admit to any knowledge that anything might have truths from indistinguishable militarists, honest but ineffectual gone wrong. attempts at restraint by sundry rulers, misreports and misplaced The most emphatic contrast of the play remined to be made, endeavours by amateurishly professional soldiers. I found myself most between the fighters and the non-combatants. Robert Baldwin touched by a brief parade of boys being issued with tin helmets, introduced us most emphatically to the men of Kitchener's Army: exchanged for their pierrots' caps which they slung carelessly into a these were boys we recognise, because, of course, we know Brian Steel, 21 Carl Cook, Christopher Bond, and Michael Bates in School, but also but it remained rather flat. Waterloo Station with neither noise nor because we know their like on the Roll Of Honour in Chapel, in the smoke puts heavy demands on an audience's imagination; whilst rather Book Of Remembrance in the ante-Chapel: O. M. Tennant, G. B. E. too many of the throw-away lines were thrown away from listeners Reynolds, E. P. Pattinson. Most effectively, Miggy Biller and a chorus rather than towards them. of girls sang those who stayed at home and encouraged the men to Even so, Jennie Ward's nurse gave a welcome dignity. Then the fight. scene blended smoothly into a tango between Sergeant Baldwin and One regrets how much of the performance was stage-bound. Alison Wilmott, in some of the last light moments of the war, before Generally speaking, its liveliest moments came from those who moved the final chance for peace. beyond the proscenium. George Davidson, Stephen Cole and James The Christmas Truce is a delicate scene to stage, with its uneasy Edgecombe never left us in doubt when things happened. Philip tension between pathos and humour, set against all the slaughters Barrass managed to combine detachment with potential for which we know were to follow it. The fine, bleak introduction from interference as a sort of threadbare newspaper magnate. Miggy Biller's James Wake's harmonica was countered by the soldiers' bickerings recruiting song demanded that some should respond from among the amongst themselves. Carl Cook's scratchings told of the audience - who might have died a scene or two later on the Somme. uncomfortable pursuit of lice as they sought refuge from the freezing The consequence of the British Commander-in-Chiefs dismissal of weather, rather than the prickly heat he had somehow contrived to his Chief of Staffs local knowledge beggar the imagination. How suggest during the dress rehearsal. The common soldiers' persistence many men died because he would not arrange for an interpreter lest with the "Ypres Gazette" in the face of sceptical discouragement les Francais discover some of French's secrets? At least, one thinks, in showed us the fortitude with which infantrymen must have endured a more recent conflict the Admirals sent for Southeby-Taylour and against all such conditions. Such a setting allowed us to forget its picked his brains for all he had learnt on lunatic yachting trips in the significance, as the soldiers did, until the German carolling. When we Falkland Sound. Nevertheless, no-one in this English audience failed try to imagine England before 1914, it would rarely occur to us to to respond to Sir John's sub-Berlitz efforts at Allied Communication. think of not knowing "Stille Nacht"; but so it was. Small events may The arrival of the first wounded in London presented a sad picture; have unexpected consequences. The men who heard it never forgot that piece, nor did their children. It is almost as much a song of the Great War as "Tipperary" or "Pack Up Your Troubles" - or Matthew Scott's "Christmas Day in the Workhouse". Simon Harrison's German accent might have been as heavy as his not very ballistic book: one understood how welcome his words would have been. The contrast between German solemnities and English crudities was pointed; but so was the essential, transcendent similarity between the two groups. These were the combatants. Men at home began to understand what they would be letting themselves in for. A volunteer "did his bit". Early forms of Conscription were introduced. The mood darkened, the humour grew bitter, and the vultures gathered elegantly around their pickings. Those who carried the weight of it all, "the quiet common ones that I despised", put up with being gassed, bombed, and harrassed by their officers. Robert Baldwin's matter of fact reluctance to hack away the leg which projected into his section of newly "consolidated" trench was a clear pointer to the reality of a war which had brought such horrors to the level of being unremarkable. By this time each night all those on stage were genuinely acting: the crump of shells in some 22 neighbouring fire-bay sent them to their knees in an instinctive lunge for shelter. I shall recall Keith Coulthard's well-meaning but nearly fatal concerns to show that he was concerned for his men and for keeping up their morale by making them stay tidy in the trenches. Much less concerned for the men in the trenches, and much more fatally interfering, were the General Staff, who seem to have been bothered to score points over each other rather than victories over the Germans. One would like to believe that each General thought himself the best soldier out of an unselfish desire to win - but we were shown more simply a desire for personal prestige. The ball-room scene catches their couplings and circlings to perfection. Sir John French's worries about Douglas Haig centre on his whisky inheritance from "Trade!" It is only a good deal later in the dance that French is prompted to remember how Haig "made a terrible mess of his field exercises" in Staff College - and by now it is clear that Haig has outwitted French in none-too-academic plotting of the moment. Who needs field exercises when "the line of trenches will stretch from Switzerland to the sea"? If there was a star role, it belonged to Tauhid Ijaz as he separated himself from the rest of the play in a splendid parody of Haig's sense Scenes inter-cut in an accelerating sequence: Haig's mission of mission. Haig's statement of ruthless intention was both beautifully intensified the production of atrocity stories from Elizabeth Ashton counterpointed and bitterly undercut by Keith Coulthard singing and Elizabeth Pairman, corpses, and perhaps even some atrocities, on "There's a long, long trail a-winding" distantly off-stage but very both sides. The detachment of the Staff from the reality of battle was clearly. The play demands a very rapid transition from the hopes well played as David Marsh and Tauhid Ijaz exchanged "messages" which preceded the opening day of the Battle of the Somme to the that bore relation neither to what the other was saying nor to events swift disillusionment when the troops are "Out in No Man's Land". around them. This faded into what it meant to the men at the Front: Haig adapts as quickly as does the play: "The loss of, say, another the cries of the wounded even further in front of them. As men fall 300,000 may lead to really great results". at Ypres, Haig frets with touching concern, that the King has fallen One of the best technical moments showed the meaning of some of from Haig's horse. The men begin to fade, making fictional those losses. A rag-time mixture of London, Liverpool, Glasgow and appointments for a fictional peace. Their only real appointment is Yorkshire Irishmen make their way to a lull in the bombardment and with death. are killed there, by what we have learned to call "friendly fire" - Richard Knox caught precisely the right tones of unction and though they have few doubts about "the bloody mad English" among hypocrisy in the words of the vicar at the service for Easter 1917. themselves. The swift lighting change from battle's heat to a cool Behind him, each member of the congregation, with the sole exception peace tugged the heart from humour into pity. of the nurse, was isolated in concern for self. For the soldiers it was Perhaps some of those at home were beginning to understand as excusable; and their singing, although irreverent, was prayer indeed. well; but by no means all. The jingoism of Daniel Pearsall, Roger For Haig, Tauhid Ijaz caught how unforgiveable it was. The Depledge, and Christopher Bond over-rode the almost-conviction of clergyman's ritual invocations of the Lord did not touch the reality of Jennie Ward's peace propaganda. Nor have we seen the last of a desire the offensive. Haig's claim to partnership with his deity - one fully for peace being confused with treachery. There was small consolation expects to see Tauhid in place of the Archangel Michael - felt in the brief, drunken singing of Michael Bates and Matthew Scott as blasphemous. The nurse's prayer was pathetic. "O Lord, I beg you, they, not the crowd, found a way of facing up to being sent back to do not let this dreadful war cause all the suffering that we have France. prepared for. I know you will answer my prayer". We know.

23 All those who saw "Oh What a Lovely War" carry with them one shared memory, of Helen Benton singing "Keep The Home Fires Societies Burning". The song put into proportion everything that happened: what men fought for, and how they were betrayed; how they fought, Chess and how they were abandoned to fight; how they were forgotten, and The Chess Club has realised the potential which started to show at how they were remembered. And still it went on. the end of last season, when the team managed to draw two matches The country's total devotion to the war was epitomised in the scene in the York League. The strength of the Club increased throughout where women discuss the casualty lists and their own occupations. the year; in the York League, heavy early season defeats by Acomb and Munitions, one expects. Not shrouds. Yet the casual remark from Nunthorpe were draws in the return matches, and the only reverse in Anna Campbell, "it gives me the creeps", really - and terribly - was the second half of the season was against the York University team a casual remark, the sort of thing one says about a spider in the room. which won the League. The final table showed the School fourth with Complete lack of progress was demonstrated in a scene which neatly 66 points from the eighteen matches, a dramatic improvement on last framed the play: French Troops are ordered splendidly against year's 14 points and finishing bottom. German armour. This time they refuse; and faced there with the In the League Cup, we were drawn against the Shepherds' first alternative of certain death by shooting, they choose - certain death by team, which went on to lose in the final, but a fine win by Omar Al- shooting. Salehi prevented a whitewash. In the Times National Knockout There were times when I doubted that Dick Hubbard could possibly Competition, with Stuart Mills missing through illness, the team succeed in bringing together so many different ideas into one managed to win on boardcount against Woldgate School, thanks to a production - especially a production subject to all of the Memorial brilliant win by Andrew Bowler, who launched a devasting king-side Hall's notorious limitations of stage. Nor do I think R.H.H. will be attack just as the game looked lost. In the second round, after Alistair insulted if I suggest that his success reveals more qualities as an Fernie's game had been adjudicated a draw, we were knocked out by entrepreneur than talents as a director. He has the knack of asking the Leeds Grammar School, again on board count. right people to do the right jobs and then inspiring them to get on. In the internal competitions, Grove won the Housematch final, I have spoken much of the acting: actors are visible, and they were beating the holders Dronfield 4-1. This match more than any other satisfactorily audible. I do not know enough about the music to praise showed the improved standard of chess in the School. Last year's it properly: will the musicians accept my apologies if I say that it winning team had been strengthened by the arrival of Derrick Yap, played behind the singers as I am sure the soldiers heard it down the but were beaten by a team of third and fourth formers. The ladder was long, straight roads of Flanders and Picardy, rising and falling with won by Andrew Bowler, with Anthony Burcham the runner-up and the wind or the energies of the troops. Or it was authentic Music Hall. Omar Al-Salehi third. The third form Swiss competition was won by Keith Pemberton, Nigel Pemberton and Bill Riley really do seem able Matthew Copley and the Chess league was shared between Andrew to come up with apt notes in the right times and places. Nor could Bowler and Mr. A. C. Constable. anything have succeeded without the backstage teams. For them too, The most encouraging aspect of the Chess Club has been the the best, flattery must be to say that I did not notice them until they sustained interest shown by the junior members, and, with Stuart were brought onstage for curtain calls. If the B.E.F. had found a team Mills, Alistair Fernie and Richard Quickfall automatic choices for the so good at bringing the right things to the right people in the right first team, it has not been easy to find opportunities for other players places at the right times, it would have been over by Christmas. Paddy to play School matches. However when games have been arranged, the Stephen and Lyndon Nelson may have lost some things, but who can 'B' under 15 and under 14 teams have been unbeaten all season, tell? There are many whom I have not singled out - so to speak. They showing the strength in depth of the Club. Next year we hope to have must know how much the whole effect was of teamwork and two teams in the new York Schools' Chess League, which will give togetherness: no-one contributes more to that than any-one else. players further opportunities to develop their game. It was, as the cast said later, "a Lovely War". It is over, leaving Valuable experience was gained at the York and District Chess behind it songs and memories. D.J.H. Tournament this year, which thirteen School players entered, the best 24 performances coming from Stuart Mills (2nd) and Paul Thompson Playing Records (4th) in the under 15 section, and from Andrew Bowler (3rd) and First Team Matches Av. Bd. Plyd Won Drawn Lost Derrick Yap (4th) in the under 18 section. John Hewitt also played A. Bowler 1.00 21 13 2 6 67 S. Mills 2.56 18 9 1 8 53 well to score three wins in the under 18 competition. 0. Al-Salehi 3.21 19 6 3 10 39 Tony Slinger, the highest graded York player last year, came to the A. Fernie 3.29 21 10 3 8 55 School at the end of June to give a simultaneous display against sixteen P. Shield 4.67 3 2 0 1 67 D. Yap 4.73 15 10 1 4 70 boys. All those involved played well, and the match, scheduled for R. Quickfall 5.35 20 12 1 7 63 three hours, took five and a half, before Tony recorded his expected A. Burcham 5.60 5 3 1 1 70 16-0 victory. Adrian Buck, Derrick Yap and Anthony Burcham Qualifications: 3 matches provided the games that looked most likely to cause an upset. Also played: A. Banks, A. Basu, J. Peacock, P. Thompson.

Overall it has been a tremendous year for the Club, both in terms All matches (where different) of results, with only one defeat since Christmas, and in terms of enjoyment for all concerned. The most unusual events included one A. Basu 4 2 0 2 50 M. Briggs 5 4 0 1 80 match being postponed by the weather and another having a weakened A. Burcham 10 6 1 3 65 team because of injury. At least one player in the team now knows not O. Burnett-Hall 4 4 0 0 100 M. Copley 4 3 0 1 75 to lean back on his chair, particularly when sitting in front of a heavy A. Fernie 24 11 4 9 54 radiator. As always thanks are due to Mr. W. S. Griffith for providing J. Hewitt 5 3 0 2 60 S. Mills 22 11 1 10 52 transport, to Mr. A. C. Constable for his help, to Andrew Bowler for B. Pattison 5 4 1 0 90 his captaincy and to all members of the Club for making it such a R. Quickfall 23 15 1 7 67 pleasurable one to run. P. Thompson 6 3 0 3 50 J.K.R. Qualification: 3 matches Also played: A. Buck, M. Forman, L. Kssis, P. Jackson, R. Parmenter, N. Richman, S. S

Chess Results

Sept 26th Acomb C.C. II Home Lost 1 -5 York League Oct 3rd Fulford School Away Won 5 -1 York League Oct 10th A.H.G.S Home Won 5 -1 York League Oct 18th York C.C. II Away Drew 3 -3 York League Nov 6th Woldgate School Away Won 3 -3 Times K.O. Comp. Nov 7th Acomb C.C. II Away Drew 3 -3 York League Nov 14th York Univ. Ill Home Lost Wi-Vh York League Nov 20th Shepherds II Away Won 4V2-IV2 York League Nov 28th Shepherds I Home Lost 1 -5'/2 League K.O. Cup Nov 30th Leeds G.S Home Lost 3 -3 Times K.O. Comp. Dec 5th Bootham School Home Won 6 -0 York League Dec 10th Nunthorpe School Away Lost lh-5lh York League Jan 23rd 'B' v Bootham 'B' Home Drew 3 -3 Jan 28th Fulford School Home Won 5'/2- V2 York League Jan 31st Archbishop H.G.S Away Won 6 -0 York League Feb 6th York C.C. I Home Won 3V2-2V2 York League Feb 11th U14 v Fulford U14 Away Won 4 -2 Feb 13th Acomb C.C. Ill Away Won 8 -4 York League Feb 21st Bootham School Away Won 5V2- V2 York League Feb 21st 'B' v Bootham 'B' Away Drew 3 -3 Mar 6th Shepherds II Home Won 4 -2 York League Mar 12th York Univ. Ill Away Lost 1 -5 York League Mar 7th U15 v Woldgate U15 Away Won 8 -4 Mar 20th Nunthorpe School Home Drew 3 -3 York League Jun 4th U15 v York C.C. juns Away Won 15 -5 The Debating Society Computing The Society was re-formed thanks to the enthusiasm of Mr. It is a real pleasure to report that at last we have had a full year of Cummin and has met regularly during the Christmas and Easter stability in the Computer Department. The Computer Room has been terms. Debates held on three Saturday evenings in both terms were proved to be an excellent facility which enables all, who wish to well attended and conducted with good humour, the speakers explore the possibilities that computers have to offer, to satisfy their provoking comments and questions from the floor which were usually curiosity to the full. At last we have had a computer language available pertinent. Subjects for debate ranged from the arts v. science which is teachable, logical and easily understood by the weakest of controversy, the house on this occasion arriving at the wrong students. Almost 100% reliability of equipment has meant that at no conclusion, to a balloon debate in which Sir Clive Sinclair, previously time has the room been unavailable. This has more than justified the unheard of, defeated the might of James Burdass et al. and Nelson expense of quality computers rather than the cheaper, inferior rivals Mandela; from a passionate debate on in vitro conception (sic), to an which many schools are forced to install. impassioned debate on the freedom of the youth of St. Peter's, in The only new arrival this year has been one of the new generation which the house divided, deciding that it wanted more. The Society of 16 bit computers, cheaper than the previous models but many times welcomes new members with the caveat, "rem tene, verba sequuntur". more powerful. This machine will enable the best of the programmers P.N.B. in the School to attempt projects that would previously have been impossible. Enthusiasm to use the computer facilities has been high this year, which is most encouraging. Those who have had computer lessons Bridge Club have on the whole maintained an interest through the term of their The Bridge Club has been in existence for four terms now and it has course and spent many hours in private study. There is, as there become a highlight in many people's week. A loyal band of Middle always will be, a group of interested people who seem to spend every Sixth have composed the core of the Club with a number of Lower spare moment in the Computer Room. This year this group is far Sixth expressing interest. Little interest has been shown in the Middle larger than previously and the projects attempted have been more School so far; hopefully this will be rectified next year. adventurous. I am pleased that this group has included pupils from A Bridge club is not without its difficulties. People come along with every year in the School, not just the Third Form, as has tended to the desire to play bridge, not to listen to teacher spouting, an obvious be the case in the past. fact, but the implication is that improvement, if any, is slow. Quite The future, as always, is uncertain. A new range of computers on often the two Staff who help are drawn into a game to make up the market, which are considerably more sophisticated but no more numbers, which means that other tables have no one to help and point expensive, means that while being far from obsolete, our present out mistakes. Often the same mistakes are made repeatedly, with the hardware will need replacing at some point if we are to continue to effect that a habit is formed which is difficult to break. offer the best. I am also keen to expand the facilities so that more This year, five pairs from the Middle Sixth entered the York classrooms have a computer of their own, computer software then Schools Pairs Competition. With only two terms' experience by then, becoming an everyday part of teaching in all subjects. This all requires they were all raw beginners and didn't expect to do that well. Our best money, and in the present financial climate we achieve less than we result was ninth out of twenty-six pairs, which was a very creditable would like. Computers are here to stay though, and the more performance indeed. experience the pupils can get at School, the better qualified they will Bridge is chiefly a game to be played and enjoyed, and this is be for the demands they will meet outside School. certainly what has been taking place this year. Many have found the D.J.R. Bridge Club to be an opportunity to relax in an otherwise intense week. I hope this will continue in years to come and that others will come to enjoy the pleasures of the prince among card games. D.J.R. 26 The Gala Concert A Gala Concert and Dinner was held on Tuesday, 21st May, in aid of the Goodricke Appeal to provide radio microphones for deaf children. The evening was a great success in every way with £1,000 being raised for the Appeal. Each year in St. Peter's contributed an item and together with St. Olave's Choir, St. Peter's Choir and the Staff contributions there was something for everyone to enjoy. We were especially pleased to receive a request later from the Deaf Society to print the readings, which the third formers had written about deafness and which they read at the Concert.

Programme 1 Piano and Gu itar Prelude Trad Jazz Copenhagen 2 Jazz Band: Little Brown Jug Band: High Society Splanky Song: Simon The Cellarer 3 Sketch: "a star uses vain quips" (anag.) Viola and (First and Third Movements) 4 Two Songs: Fool On The Hill Flute Sonata: Scarborough Fair Song: Take The Long Way Home 5 Readings: Deafness Sketch: The Last Supper 6 Piano Sonata: Pathetique (slow movement) Piano Trio: The Three Friends 7 Readings: Deafness Choir: (in celebration of the 300th 8 Choir: Morning Hymn anniversary of the births of Two For The Price Of One Bach, Handel & Scarlatti) Evening Prayer Old Mother Hubbard Tritsh Tratsch Polka Bourree for Bach 9 Two Songs: Carried Away 1685 New Dawn Fades 18 Sketch: The Father of the Bride 10 Choir: There Is Nothing Like A Dame 19 Three Songs: Hey Bulldog Anything You Can Do Sophie Strange Interval Music Midnight In Moscow One Love Stranger On The Shore To everyone who performed, to Tony Jackson and his staff who catered for us, to our helpers backstage and all the people who gave so generously, we say a big 'thank you' for a magnificent and memorable evening. G.M.S.

a well-sized garden, a very popular cake stall which was a credit to all The Family Fun Day the Mums who had baked for it, a raffle, a tombola, a badge stall and The third 'family fun day' took place on Sunday 9th June, when well a superb craft stall, to which parents and friends had contributed most over a thousand people came to the School to support the York generously. Ethiopia Appeal. Centred round a cricket match between the Girls XV In Room C you could watch the parents soundly thrashing our and the 1st XI, there were some twenty sideshows, ranging from 'guess winning General Knowledge team; on film, in the Drama Centre, you the weight of two Bearded Collies' and 'balloon shaving' both run by could see how the School worked seven years ago; you could play on St. Olave's, to 'a one-wheel bicycle', 'a greasy pole' and 'the whisky the computer; have a swim; take a ride in a Sinclair C5 car; or throw spin' run by St. Peter's and parents. Inside the Memorial Hall, if you buckets of water over some very hardy volunteer members of staff. could squeeze in, you found books by the hundred, games and toys, And if you were hungry, you could visit the barbeque stall or the pasta an interesting and colourful 'nearly new' stall, enough plants to stock cafe, both of which did a roaring trade all afternoon.

27 During the afternoon we were honoured and delighted to welcome the Civic Party, which included the Mayor, Councillor Mrs Marjorie EXPEDITIONS Bwye, the Mayoress Miss Brenda Milner and the Sherriff and the Snowdonia Sherriffs Lady, Councillor and Mrs Malcolm Bartram, who joined in "Very cold and wet" is probably the most appropriate description of the festivities with obvious pleasure. We were also very pleased to the weather in Snowdonia for this year's walking trip, although the have the support of the Police and the Fire Service. more experienced in the group assured the less hardened among us With the girls narrowly winning the cricket match, the scene that it was, "Not bad for Wales"! However it soon became apparent changed to 'Its a Knockout' on the 1st XV field, between four teams that once outside, walking, one remained cold and wet until returning of twelve. The challenges varied considerably and included a tug of to the hut, which offered some shelter, with the luxury of hot showers war, carrying water over a see-saw, and 'the wallpaper game'; there was (which the girls made full use of!) Despite the conditions, everyone an obstacle race in the swimming pool and finally another one on the was in good spirits which created a warm and happy atmosphere. 1st XV field, where the competitors swung on ropes and parallel bars, The first day a group of those who had already been to Snowdonia climbed through tyres, under nets and over an eight foot obstacle. The went up Bristly Ridge, walked both Glyders and came down Devil's Lord Mayor presented the trophies to the very wet but triumphant Kitchen, while the novices went up the Gribin and down Devil's winning team. Kitchen. The next day we all went up Snowdon via the Pyg track, The ladies had decorated the Chapel with beautiful sprays of flowers coming down on the Miner's Track. We learned afterwards that a girl - a real festival of flowers - and it was fitting that we should end our had been killed only a few hours later by falling from the same track day with a short service of thanksgiving. we had used. This was rather subduing and we all hoped our parents To raise over £2,500 in the afternoon was fantastic. I have purposely had not been reading the same newspaper. On the third day we split not mentioned any of my colleagues or the countless number of into two groups again, with one party doing a long and extremely parents who gave so generously both of their time and their gifts, but windy walk over the Carnedds, while the other group climbed the of the many members of the School who helped in so many different north ridge of Tryfan. ways, Stephen Jones was a tower of strength as he liaised between the All three days were, needless to say, very cold and wet, and we were Committee and the School. exposed to everything from thick fog to blinding blizzards, from gale The catering staff, the administrative staff, the maintenance staff force winds to rain and hail, with an occasional glimpse of the sun. and the ground staff all helped in their different ways to make the Lunch was invariably spent at the summit, where the weather was afternoon run very smoothly and so well. My wife and I wish to thank always worst, with the discovery of frozen Mars Bars in our packed everybody - it could not have been such a success without the lunches not helping much against the cold. The "night life" existed in support and encouragement of everybody; it was a real team effort! Capel Curig which boasted a couple of shops selling sheepskin coats and climbing equipment, and a cafe. Typically the sky was clear and blue on the day we had to leave, which we were all sorry to do. As well as being a challenging three days' walking, from which everyone gained something, the Snowdonia trip provides a marvellous opportunity to escape the hectic few days before Christmas, and to get away from the tinsel and carols. The trip was, as always, very successful, great fun and enjoyed by all. It continues to be popular, as shown by the enthusiasm of all that go, and the feeling by many that they would like to go again. Finally, a grateful thankyou must be said to Mr. Daniel, Mr. Owen- Barnett and Mr. Hughes for organising the trip, and for providing invaluable support. C.H. and E.A. 28 Sixth Form Ski-Trip - there was a bar, a disco, a film on one night, a trip to an ice rink on another, and the presence of a girls' school - what more could one ask? 'Chateau D'Oex', Switzerland Frazer Lawrence made it obvious from the very start what his We assembled at School at 6.00 a.m., bleary eyed and exhausted. intentions were, and poor Liz had to bear the brunt of his chatting However the thought of a week's buzzing down the slopes of up techniques for the whole of the journey, and most of the next day, Switzerland soon evaporated everyone's fatigue. The journey was until he started to get friendly with the girls' school. Steven Crabb was interminable, so I shall not dwell on it, but we arrived at Chateau one of the grooviest dancers at the disco, and this combined with his D'Oex at 11.00 p.m. to be greeted by a temperature of - 37C. A much newly acquired macho beard was undoubtedly the reason for his needed hot meal awaited us, and despite the extortionate drink prices success with the women. we all went happpily to bed. The next morning was a heat wave in On the penultimate night we had the unique experience of a cheese comparison, -15C. It was spent splitting everyone up into their fondu, which Philip Brierley particularly enjoyed and skiing down to respective classes, from the absolute beginners to the big shots in the the hotel by torch light, successfully completed by all, thanks to Paddy advanced gang. We returned to lunch, to find to our horror that one heroically skiing down holding two torches. of our party, Chris Bond, had incurred second degree frost bite. We And so as the week drew to a close we allprepared ourselves for the returned to the slopes with twice as many clothes on, with Ian Magson final night and the journey the following morning. On this final night taking particular care to wrap up warm around the midriff. we were all presented with various awards. Clive received the 'Most Improved Skier of the Week' award, which was most deserved, since And so the skiing continued, with the temperature gradually at the beginning he could hardly stand up. Perhaps the highlight of warming up all week. Many found the most difficult part of skiiing the disco that evening was Vicky Rigby's 'dress' which almost gave the to be negotiating the t-bars, with Paddy Stephen only managing to hotel manager a cardiac arrest. conquer the highest one after three days of knee straining failure. The next morning, at 4.00 a.m., Dennis Hirst had the popular job However, Stephen Cranville found particular difficulty in a certain of waking everyone up. We boarded the coach and at the airport, after jump that Messrs Knocker, Leedham and Pickup introduced to him. a passionate farewell by Steven Crabb in particular to the girls, we set The standard of the skiers ranged from the likes of Clive 'Blitz' off home to the tune which had graced us all week, that of 'American Richards and Ian 'Wipe-Out' Magson, who for the first day or so did Pie' by Don Maclean. little but crash into each other, to the stars, like Simon Knocker and Thanks must go to all the adults who accompanied us, and Jenny Ward, with most people inbetween a mixture of competence especially to Stephen Cranville for organising such an enjoyable trip. and crashes. Crash of the week went to 'Franz' Chinny Taylor who, C.E.G. racing down the slopes on the last day, executed one of his infamous parallel turns and took out a young German girl with the result that the two of them careered down the slope with legs entwined finally Cairngorms Revisited coming to a stop to discover that the girl had a bloody nose and a A proliferation of red 'Yetis', 'Deadman' garish coloured rope and broken pair of glasses. Jason Brewster proved himself to be 'madman the 'Yves Saint-Laurent' look from our intrepid leader, Mr Daniel, all of the week', taking every possible jump as fast and as recklessly as heralded another 'pleasant few days' in the most inaccessible place on possible. the Cairngorm Plateau - Loch Avon. Back packs that would make even On the party were nine adults whose duties ranged from ski Quasimodo think twice about climbing the altar steps let alone the bell coaching to upholding the moral principles of us less responsible tower were crammed into the back of the mini bus along with snow pupils. This they did admirably. Wendy Shepherd showed us all how shovels, crampons, ice axes and climbing helmets - so much for the to send diplomatically a rampant frenchman on his way and Mrs prospect of 'idling the time away, enjoying the view', as the 'sales Cranville was an inspiration to us all in the mornings and must be pitch' ran. thanked for organising a shopping expedition to Gstaad for the girls. Having cleaned the windscreen and secured a spare wheel to its new Off the slopes a good time was had by all. Indeed had it not been home on the roof rack, we departed early on Sunday morning. The so expensive to get a drink, the apres-ski would have been near perfect positioning of the co-driver's feet on the dashboard was not a conscious 29 for all our trouble. To add insult to injury the area owned no running water; so much time, effort and propane was needed to gather enough snow to melt it so that our very basic needs of food and drink could be satisfied. In fact, the night was by no means uncomfortable being windless - apart from the box tent, and dry-apart from the Instructor's tent. Even for Mr Hughes, having inflated something, there were few oesophagarial interruptions that needed a well-placed nose tweak. The next day began well, the air quite still, making the start an early one as the re-packing of tents and equiment was not a demented flurry of arms, legs and flapping fly sheets in the wind, more of a controlled chaos wondering how all this pile of food, billy cans, dry clothes and the tent, all fitted into the ruck-sack as well as one's sleeping bag as it all seemed to do so easily in the comfort of the warm living room, only a day or so ago. We re-started our climb. There is something about poor visibility that on the one hand is comforting -one does not see just how far up one has yet to climb - however, this soon turns to outright displeasure pre-judgement of what may have been to follow, merely that he had as having climbed for what seems like an age, one still sees the ground very short legs and that the seat belt was unadjustably set for two or in front going up and contrary to former thoughts, a glimpse of the three people - all on the same seat! The careful and unflustered driving top is now desperately needed. Then as we were reaching this soon sent all the contents of the bus to sleep. Deep nasal, porcine emotional crossroads the sun burst through, blue sky appeared and to noises burst forth from one of the older men in the party - despite our dismay in front and above us lay the busy life of the ski resort, being sat bolt upright (a wretched pre-cursor of interrupted nights to with all the slopes full and moving with many people who had taken follow) advertising how the ravages of the final weeks of term can so the easy way up, that morning, on ski tows and chair lifts, as we easily overcome one. struggled each and every step up the mountain side the hour or two The journey up was uneventful, apart from a call of nature to visit previous. certain annual ammonia-feeding protozoa in a little copse on a hill Having rested, revitalising ourselves for the show of strength that outside Coldstream, fortunately unguarded at the time. However, our was to follow, we marched off briskly across and up the ski runs to transport, as usual, became temperamental and it was quite a sight to the Tarmagon Restaurant just below the Cairngorm summit see the School mini bus being push started going back down a one in belligerently sticking to our line of attack up the mountain side despite six hill, in reverse! being buzzed and used as slalom poles by overactive hip flask swiggers We reached the car park at Coir-Na-Criste ski lift, just beyond showing off to others their obvious ability only to fall over in the ruts Aviemore, at about 5 o'clock, changed into winter habit, struggling of our tracks lower down. Perhaps the realisation that we were wearing our packs into position and set off towards the summit of Cairngorm. crampons put some skiers off, as the last few yards of our journey Strange looks from all the skiing 'in-set' in their pink and ochre all-in- across no-mans-land was thankfully uninterrupted. one lycra ski suits (and that was the men!) as they drove off to their Over the top of Cairngorm and down a steep snow filled gulley to 'apres-ski' in down town Aviemore only convinced us more the the bank of the frozen Loch Avon, the sun shone brilliantly so that foolhardiness of our task. with height, despite the effort, rather than add extra clothing, it We camped on a frozen, barely flat Col that obviously objected to normally being cooler, it was a case of taking some off, the weather our intrusion by refusing to allow tent pegs to enter its outer skin being that good. We reached our destination - the Shelter Stones - at without Herculean effort, bruising thumbs and bending precious pegs the end of loch Avon at about 3 o'clock in the afternoon, pitched tents 30 and in the very pleasant afternoon sun, relaxed recuperated and tested Middle School Ski Trip to Courcheval 1850; 1985 some of the surrounding gulleys and snow slopes. Twenty-four boys and three staff assembled outside School on The following day, still mercifully windless, though the sun had 28 March, preparing for a twenty-seven hour coach journey to the now gone, we set out to climb Ben Macdui. We left camp and started south east of France, followed by eight days of skiing. The journey up Castlegate Gulley to take us up on to the plateau. The previous went largely without delay, except for a one hour stop outside a pub day's sun made the first part of the ascent relatively easy, cutting steps while we waited for an instructor (so we were told). Immediately upon in the encrusted snow to plod on up. Then leaving the top of the scree arrival we were greeted with a meal and then it was straight on to pick slope we entered the bottom of the gulley itself. Here fresh snow and up skis, poles and ski boots. Unfortunately for James Wensley no spin-drift overnight had made the going less easy. There was little boots could be found to fit him; the largest in the resort were a pair relief from either side so straight up the middle we went. The higher of fourteens which he managed to wear for most of the holiday with we went, the steeper the gradient, this middle section presented no a great deal of discomfort from blisters. real problems. The top section of the gulley became progressively The next morning after a lie in until eight o'clock, we were driven harder with the need to cut steps with ice axes and it became obvious from the hotel at Brides-les-Bains to Courcheval 1850. Here as we that the snow-ice was turning into very hard water-ice. At the very top, were divided into three groups, we got the first taste of our instructors. the final twenty metres or so, very wisely we used a rope. Graham took the more experienced skiers, 'the A-team' (later to Once on the plateau, the usual excellent map work by R.B.D. and become the wild boys, to their peril) off during the morning. The D.J.H. got us to our proposed destination, Ben Macdui, then back beginners, known as the 'Wallabies', were appropriately named after down to base camp via Loch Etrachan, with exemplary precision. their Australian instructor Steve (nicknamed Bruce). The one week Spin-drift and very strong gusts of wind through the latter part of skiers had Bruce as well. the night and early morning left us in no doubt that it was time to Great fun was had by all; Bruce taught Sean Mason the rudiments move on. It was not possible to consider retracing our steps over of being in a ski stunt team, while Simon 'snowplough' Barlow showed Cairngorm so the long walk out over the Saddle at the other end of us all how to stay on skis and appear about to fall over at the same Loch Avon and down Strath Nethy to the Glenmore Lodge Mountain time. He was more adept at making other people fall however, as one slalom skier found, when, while skiing quite correctly, found to his Centre was necessary. As the long haul out developed, despite the kind horror, Simon traversing nice and slowly in front of him. He fell over, conditions - down hill with little wind - it was obvious that if we and was, needless to say, rather upset. We were spellbound every continued on this route another night under canvas was needed. evening, by the stories of how fast Ian Burdass had gone that day. In However, the clearer weather and a most obvious physical feature in the advanced group James 'Kamikaze' Martin went off down the easier the landscape gave us a precise position. Here we decided to climb up slopes quickly, to say the least, followed at a slightly slower pace by and over the remaining obstacles rather than go right round them at the rest, who were more stylish. All found that Graham fancied their base. We resolved to explore the area on top to find a suitable himself as a budding bomber pilot, by throwing bangers from the ski pitch. lift onto unsuspecting skiers below. The obvious ability of the party, their fitness and determination Amazingly there were no major injuries sustained during the week, quite surpassed me; for even after some four and a half hours of hard although Simon Desai managed to fly off a near vertical cliff, hotly slog through snow up to ones thighs on occasions and with very heavy pursued by an avalanche. It looked odds on to be fall of the week, but packs to boot, we soon scaled the Col in front and with a majority vote the best was yet to come. Paddy Stephen, while attempting to descend deciding not to camp out here, but walk on for another 90 minutes to the black 'Grand Couloir' run managed to fall over on his first turn the Bus to start for home. and bounce four hundred metres, leaving a trail of his 'action man' The trip was a most memorable one and many thanks are due to Mr equipment of skis, poles and hat strewn at various intervals down the Hughes and Mr Daniel in particular. mountainside. Immediately off the piste he went to the local Palitoy J.A.O.B. workshop for repairs. 31 The evening entertainment was very varied, including a successful As the holiday progressed, our chances of any rebate from our disco, a very enjoyable meal out with plenty eaten and drunk damage deposit decreased at an alarming rate. Items lost or damaged (especially by some people - enough said) and a not so successful were as varied as half a dozen glasses, a salt-pot (smashed by Midgley evening when we went to play a variation of ice-hockey, only to find testing the aerodynamic properties of a windlass), a mop handle that for insurance reasons we couldn't play. However Paddy Stephen (Alistair Fernie cleaning the underside of a low bridge from the roof made a brief appearance on the ice, clad in crash helmet and armed of our barge), a barge pole (Midgley again), a knife (Stephen Cole with broom, but could not prevent his team losing. Romance was not wondering if he could throw it across the canal) the toilet (Philip in abundance; the only visible signs were between James Martin and Holt's eggy-bread soldiers), a plastic mug, an unbreakable comb, a brick wall, but John Round soon put a stop to that. Midgley's gloves .... the list goes on. The return home was largely uneventful, but everyone would like Perhaps the best/worst mishap of the week belonged to, surprise, to thank Mr Stephen for letting us watch Dirt Riders. surprise, Midgley, who, whilst cleaning a rather vital rudder-pin, Throughout the holiday, the skiing facilities were excellent and ideal decided it would be better in the canal than in his hands. Despite an for all standards of skier, and the weather remained fine all week. arm-numbing search in the freezing waters of the Shropshire Union, Thanks must go to Graham, Steve and Chris, our instructors, without it was not found, but the boy-scouts were soon whittling away with whom the lessons wouldn't have been so different, and, especially to their Swiss army pen knives, and an adequate substitute was made. Mr Round, Mr Stephen and Mr Mason without whom none of it Mr 'call me Archibald' Lancaster gave steering lessons to every boy, would have been possible. M.E.B. & R.J.H.Q. but despite this most of the novices couldn't manage to crash as spectacularly as the master pranger and while most of us enjoyed a drink (we were told the beer was good) at the riverside pub, four cradle Canal Trip 1985 snatchers amongst the party went out for a night on the tiles, and chatted up some local toddlers. Correspondence is now ensuing (or Saturday 13 April saw nine boys, two staff and Christopher Midgley might when they learn to read and write). assemble outside School for the 1985 canal trip. After Mr Stephen had We would like to thank Mr Stephen for providing the four-wheeled got us to Middlewich, Cheshire, almost before we had left York, we transport, Mr Lancaster for giving us a good laugh, and Mr Round set our eyes on the illustrious vessel in which we were destined to sail: for organising everything so tolerantly throughout. the good ship Beech. Unfortunately it wasn't in such good condition, M.R.D. & A.M.F. as the expert helmsman who had hired it before us had suffered a terrible catalogue of misfortunes, including wrecking the rudder (canal Temporary 19t** level too low) and smashing the hatch (canal level too high). This obviously gave some people ideas later on in the week. Eventually we set off, five hours later than planned, and the unfit amongst us experienced a taste of the seven days ahead of us as we reached the first of a hundred locks. Lessons in boat mooring were given on Sunday after a sleepless first night. Up at 6.30 a.m. on Sunday morning, we were confronted by driving rain and crosswinds, and after making a few yards progress by lunch, it looked as if we might- just finish the four counties ring by Christmas. However, the weather soon improved, and with it our progress. The gastonomic delights produced by Head Chef Round and his understudies were of indescribable quality throughout the week, but when everybody ate Robert Peel's jelly except him, we wondered if he knew something we didn't. Mr Round found the cordon bleu Risotto especially tasty. 32 Sahara The next two days were spent travelling down Morocco, until we arrived in Marrakech, where we explored the ancient medina. Steven On the 23rd April, with keen souls and eager hearts, we set off from Carr proved to have a keen eye for picking out the bargains, especially School, destined for the Sahara Desert. With a desire for adventure we concerning his cardboard - I mean leather - bag. We were guided by were ready for anything. a couple of Moroccans who were quite amicable until they demanded The journey down to Plymouth was uneventful. Most people money off us at the end. We camped later that evening at the foot of attempted to sleep, but were not very successful. By half past six the the Atlas mountains, where once again, we were treated to a meal from next morning, we had arrived at the ferry port. Seventeen dishevelled Peterites climbed out of the bus and trundled off to the terminal Mr Bulcock's and Mr Tooms' repertoire. This time, I think it was building. Unfortunately no shops were open, but excitement soon rose Baconburger Bourguignon. when somebody produced a 'News of the World' from nowhere. Most of the next day was spent travelling through the Atlas Aboard the ferry, most people went to their cabins, where they mountains, stopping to buy Amethyst on the way. We camped on the immediately made themselves at home. During the crossing, Mark other side of the mountains, where after a little too much mineral Cowling managed to cram in some extra revision for his 'O' level in water, Mark Cowling treated us to his Clint Eastwood impressions. 'Space Invaders', whilst a successful SAS raid on the cinema was Then it was on to the Sahara Desert. engineered by a select few, who managed to come out with the most We spent a whole week sunbathing at the 'Source Bleu de Meski' incomprehensible English when hassled by a French usherette. an oasis in the middle of nowhere, and we camped nearby. The two Arriving in Santander twenty four hours later, we started the resident nurses, Sally and Philippa, were on constant standby in case journey through Spain, travelling day and night, but stopping of sunburn at the oasis, which proved to be a perfect surrounding - occasionally at the Spanish motorway cafes, which were no there was the sun and the pool and the pleasant sound of ZZ Top comparison to our famous British ones. being played over the loudspeakers at 1,000 watts. At the oasis, we Before boarding the ferry from Algeciras to Ceuta, we found the kept on getting exchange offers of camels for the girls, and the Arabs time to stock up on necessary mineral water supplies at a local looked genuinely pleased when we told them we'd give them the supermarket, and Bill Hide had so much time to spare, that he decided camels if they would take the girls away. to rob a bank in Estapona. Soon we were on the ferry, heading towards The same Arabs enjoyed a football game with us. Peter 'Jessie' Ceuta, a duty-free port on the tip of North Africa. We needed no Jackson had a hunch how to play them at their own game. persuasion to explore the shops, once there, and Francis Ritchie and Unfortunately we lost the game 3-0 which I blame on the poor vocal Steven Jones purchased some of the local brandy, a delicate little support we received. vintage which tasted like paint stripper, so I am told. One morning, during the week at the oasis, we decided to go looking After Ceuta, we arrived at Moroccan customs, where we were held for a sand dune, but unfortunately Mr Bulcock's driving was not as up in the usual manner. We arrived in Tangier later that night, where, good as it had been the night before, and we managed to lose the way tired and weary, we booked into an hotel. Those hungry enough in the desert. But with his skill of orientation, he redeemed himself, explored the town for a restaurant, but did not manage to find one and we found the giant sand dunes, where the two Harrys put on their open. However, we did sample a typical Moroccan meal in the end, own production of 'Beau Geste'. at 'Eric's Hamburger Stall'. Returning to the hotel, we discovered Back at the campside, the cooking on the whole was good, but if ever there was a disco, so the John Travoltas of us ventured into it, and Susan and Mandy offer to cook you Chilli con Carne, don't take them Simon managed to live up to his reputation of choosing the right type up on the offer, if you value your health. of girls. Time passed quickly, and soon we had to start the journey back. Next day we drove to Asilah, where we camped on the beach. A The journeying, however, was not continuous and we were allowed a party of us headed towards Asilah where we had our first experiences day in Gibraltar, where we sampled the local delicacy - Theakston's of haggling. You had to feel sorry for Peter Brotherton, for being so Old Peculiar and scampi fries. Paul Connor, Bill Hide, Michael guillible - a vendor's dream. Harrison and Simon Cockerilll managed to get into trouble with the 33 local police, for after hitching a lift down the 'rock' they influenced the Lower Sixth Geography Field Expedition driver into breaking the one way system. Arriving at the Hotel Dobar in Estapona, Simon was suddenly taken Two weeks until the end of term. As everyone else was winding sick (was it the Scampi Fries, I ask?) and Paul Grewer and Mark down after the exams the LVI Geography group set off on a stuffy Cowling generously offered to guard the minibus that night! Friday afternoon. Their destination? Malham Tarn Field Centre. The journey through Spain was tiring, but all tiredness was pushed We had known about the trip for quite a while and had heard aside when greeted with the insult of an Oxford United scarf from various descriptions of the Centre. So with dread and trepidation we another bus party. We felt we had to respond in the appropriate set off. The journey there was long, but fairly eventful. Twelve miles manner, but perhaps we did give them too much cheek! out of York we realised that we had forgotten all the equipment. Mr. Patterson, realising that if we returned to School he would probably The sea voyage back to Plymouth was shaky and I must mention not be able to persuade us to get back into the bus, decided to soldier that the only sailor among us, Mr Bulcock, felt sea sick. Going on. Then Andrew Mclnnes' bottle of orange squash leaked in his bag, through English customs we were searched and unfortunately the cute soaking its contents, Simon Illingworth's sleeping bag and dripping on little camel Robert Sampson was trying to smuggle in, was discovered to Mark Brownbridge. Not the best of starts for Andrew! On the and confiscated. Gone was our meal of camel and chips, so we just had whole though the journey was peaceful, and everyone remained to make do with fish and chips instead. wrapped up in their thoughts of the week that lay ahead. We arrived back at school, at around seven o'clock the next morning, Saturday 14th April, where we were greeted with a hearty English Our first sight of the area did not do much to boost our confidence. breakfast by Mrs Bulcock (mentioned in Egon Ronay's book by the As the minibus climbed ever upwards limestone seemed to be popping way). up everwhere. By the end of the week the mere mention of limestone sent a shiver down everyone's spine. All that remains is to thank Mr Bulcock and Mr Tooms for an excellent holiday, which we all recommend to any lower sixth, next After two hours we finally arrived at the Centre. After finding our year. places in which we were to sleep and spend most of our spare time in MJ.H. the week to come, we ventured down to the dining room. After having fish and chips for lunch we now found ourselves once again facing fish, but this time with new potatoes; well it was Friday I suppose! However the meal did cheer us up; if the food remained at this standard we stood a chance of living through the week; we were however to discover otherwise. After the meal we met Christine, or Chris as she liked to be known, who was to be our tutor for the week and on the whole a good one, even if her jokes were obviously regurgitated to every Geography group. We had now been joined by three Malaysian girls and, Chris informed us, a party of nine girls were arriving that night, their train having been delayed. The prospects were looking up! We had to make our own packed lunches. This was quite alright with us; but the people who made theirs after us were not so happy, as they invariably found that there was very little left after St. Peter's had been through. We spent all Saturday walking round the area making notes. We walked most of the day and we started working again at 8 p.m. Most were up until eleven o'clock copying up their rough notes. This day really filled the group with dread for the week before us and that night a huge cloud of depression hung over us. 34 The most enjoyable day was Wednesday when we went down and in mid-March; March was a cool month generally and spring Ingleborough Cave. This was a welcome break from the monotony of seemed to be slow in coming, especially as continuous cloud cover hid fieldwork even if it had been commercialised. The next cave however the sun for much of the time. was much different; wearing our waterproofs, wellies, helmets and The Summer Term began with similarly chilly and overcast carrying our torches we entered Great Douh Cave. This was a bit conditions and several ground frosts were measured in late April. On more like it; climbing up a waterfall and wading waist high we May 6th the ground minimum reached -6°C, but this followed a day followed the underground stream into the hillside. I can proudly of clear skies and sunny weather when the maximum temperature announce that none of the St. Peter's group was too scared to enter. soared to 16°C. However it did not last and the rest of May was However the wet and darkness did not appeal to a great many of our decidedly cool. Towards the end of the month the temperatures soared southern counterparts, who seemed more concerned about chipping and we all thought that summer had come. On May 27th the their nail varnish, or even, God forbid, breaking a nail completely. temperature reached 21°C and similar maximum temperatures were When Friday morning arrived there were mixed feelings about experienced in early June. Much of the month was cool, cloudy and returning home. Some wanted to stay as they had found more than a changeable and this pattern persisted to the end of term, though, as mere friend from down south. Others wanted to stay because of what has been the case over much of the year, the weather has hardly awaited them at home; others wanted to return for exactly the same prevented us completing our programme. Commemoration Saturday reason. However on the whole most people were glad at the arrival of dawned gloomily, with thick cloud, heavy rain and a very sticky, a brown and white minibus in the middle of this limestone world. humid atmosphere. However it cleared slowly to enable us to enjoy the R.N.P. festivities. K.G.C.

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The wettest FOREIGN AND COLONIAL PRODUCE months were (i) November with 3.4 millimetres of rain per day, the Established 35 Years wettest period coming at the beginning of the month when the 2nd DORIS WHITING, Anthony and Patricia Hugill wish to avail themselves of this unusually favourable opportunity to call attention to their Large Stock of First Class and 3rd shared nearly 40 millimetres, and (ii) May with 2.3 Goods. millimetres per day, though May 14th produced 30.5 millimetres, At this really superior Establishment will be found a large assortment of Chocolate, nearly half the total rainfall for the month. Cocoa, Teas, Coffees, Sugars, Spices, Rice, Macoroni, Vermicelli, Pearl Barley, Bermuda Arrowroot, Peas, Pistachio Nut Kernels, Gelatine. The School year started with quite high temperatures, the warmest Pickles and Sauces of all kinds, from the best Makers; autumn day being October 8th when the maximum reached 20°. The MUSTARDS VINEGARS; first ground frost was not experienced until November 4th and Crystallized, Dried, Bottled & Foreign & English Fruits; temperatures rose again after this, dropping below freezing point at 5 p[f»E}y©TS EtC, the ground again only during the last few nights of the term. There SUiES; was only one air frost, during the night of December 11th/12th. Soaps, Starch, Blue, Candle:., Salt, Oils & Kitchen Requisites; On our return in mid-January temperatures were generally rather A FINE SELECTION OF ENGLISH AND SPECIALLY IMPORTED CHEESES AND SALAMIS lower, though air frosts were few and the minimum ground Families supplied on the most reasonable terms; temperature fell to minus 6.5°C in late January; otherwise ground Careful attention given to our customers' valued orders which are delivered daily in the area. frosts were light. The coldest spells were experienced in mid-February 35 Combined Cadet Force HMS Caledonia Sixteen cadets went to "HMS Caledonia" in Scotland for our annual The C.C.F. was inspected on May 20th by Major-General Inge, three day visit in November. The Navy, as always, provided a busy G.O.C., N.E. District. This was at the general's own request, not only and varied programme. The wide range of activities included: to view, for the first time in his career, a Combined Cadet Force on constructing and then using a Jackstay over the pool, watching parade, but to see for himself the training of a Contingent which has Divisions (a full parade with inspection), shooting on the range, a visit recently produced five officers in his own regiment, the Green to the synchrolift and the dry dock and a guided tour of "HMS Howards. The general noted two girls on parade, the first occasion in Illustrious". the Contingent's history, and then went on to inspect some active The visit to "HMS Illustrious" was the highlight of the trip. We saw training. The cadets were impressed by a senior officer who was so round the ship including the command centre which looked like keen on tactics and fieldcraft that he would leap into the muddiest of something out of "Star Wars" as well as the bridge (you would not trenches to discuss a field of fire or sample a brew of tea. Both section believe how small the steering "wheel" was for this 28,000 ton ship) attack and ambush drill went according to plan, at Strensall, and and the missile launchers. We also had the good fortune to be shown involved blank ammunition and pyrotechnics. As the general noticed round the Sea Harriers and Sea King helicopters on board. for himself, it was pleasing to see senior cadets taking charge, with Despite the bad weather, we had an enjoyable visit to "HMS clear leadership. Equally impressive, back at School, were the R.A.F. Caledonia". I would like to thank the masters and all the personnel at Section at work in the Computer Room, and the R.N. Section sail- "HMS Caledonia" for making the trip possible and so interesting. boarding down the Ouse. J.R.S. General Inge viewed, therefore, a fair cross-section of the C.C.F's current activities, and he will have read reports on the success of the various camps and courses which the cadets attended during the Royal Navy Section previous year. The R.A.F. Section at R.A.F. Abingdon, and a The Section has enjoyed a different lease of life, if not a new one, combined Army and R.N. Section Cap at Sennybridge clearly enjoyed with the injection of things naval - an officer, two sailboards, a sailing experiences ranging from 24 hour exercises to absailing, from drill dinghy, a safety boat, with engine, and some indoor canoes. This has competition to flying. During the Summer, out of a contingent of one transformed the outlook for the Section giving the eighteen members hundred and twenty cadets, seventy-five will be attending courses with some 'active service' as well as the usual rounds of drill, rope and the R.A.F. at Boscombe Down, the Army at Wathgill, and with the compass work, ship recognition and buoyage etc. and, of course, the Royal Navy at H.M.S. Raleigh - and also at H.M.S. Caledonia's use of the Indoor Range. outward-bound School at Dall, Loch Rannoch. L/Cpl. Taylor is also During the Christmas Term a Field Day, unfortunately on land, joining the Royal Marines for one week's amphibious training at was held at Strensall Ranges and we are most grateful to Captain Poole. Our thanks are due not only to those C.C.F. officers who Howard, R.H.A., for looking after us there. arrange and administer these increasingly popular attachments, but The Easter and Summer Terms saw us 'getting wet' as often as we also to the Regular Services personnel, particularly the Cadet Training could in our own pool or, for some, at Linton, canoeing. For others Teams, who involve themselves so professionally in the activities. the river provided the stage for the wind sail boards and the safety boat work that goes with it, and on Dringhouses water with the dinghy. Finally, after eight years' service to the R.A.F. Section, Fit. Lt. During the Summer Term an excellent weekend at Dall Mill Drysdale is retiring from the Contingent. His presence, and his wry provided us with much more water-space to try out our skills, even if sense of humour, will be missed, and cadets who have benefitted from there was too little wind and too much sun! his drive and his administrative skill, will, I know, join me in thanking My special thanks go to P. O. Jones, without whose help the Section him for his service. Mr. Drysdale's successor in charge of the R.A.F. could not run and for the future, with new facilities available to us, Section will be Mr. Cranville, who will be commissioned soon. I forsee a much brighter outlook. R.J.B. J.A.O-B. 36 A

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i Famine The dust track cut the desert like the scar from an operation. The route, as straight and flat as man's eye could make it, traversed a vast wilderness, providing the single vital link with civilization, across the horizon, cut off by the ocean of sand. From the air, a vague depression could be seen to the left of the road. This was once a flowing river: its once fertile banks, now barren. One would imagine that no creatures could survive in that arid plain. However, reptiles slithered and crustaceans scuttled across the scorching stones which covered the extensive wastes of that dry ocean. Although the flat, bare scenery was an orangey-brown and not a lush green, there was a sort of simple beauty in its desolation. Here, nature could never be conquered: here the landscape could never be desecrated by the follies of man. The desert's hostility was its own defence mechanism. Its results - famine. Across the desert from the white-washed cities, and crystalline blue oceans, there were settlements. These, like many of man's other attempts to live in the desert, had failed. Famine had struck! There was no water, no food, and no way of communicating those needs. A whole country in the middle of nowhere, cut off, alone. The people were so remote that there was no hope of help from outside: so the people had to fight their own fight against nature. However, perpetually weakened by lack of nourishment, they could not till the infertile soil or combat diseases, which were at large in the The alarm bell rings, and eyes rubbed, community. The natives, both young and old, male and female, had Hoping that it's all a dream, are opened, nothing to live on, and nothing to live for. They were beginning to Blink, lids glued together, and are shut. shrivel up, wither, and decay, like dying flowers, which have had no 'Time to get up!', a call comes from below, water or minerals. Piercing the cold air with its raucous cry. Nothing stirred among the mud, and baked clay huts. People had I drag myself, flesh creeping, from my bed, no strength to come out from their rude dwellings. The bodies of the And pull myself, unwillingly, to the bathroom, deceased littered the ground, providing a haven for hungry organisms. And wash, the soothing water probing my senses. Throughout the stifling air, the rank smell of putrid flesh was dominant. Everything was suspended in a state of death and decay. Cold breakfast, hurried down, is the order of the day, Hundreds of people had already died in that natural disaster, With stale, soggy cornflakes tainted by their age; hundreds more were doomed to perish. No help or assistance ever Rancid, from idly sitting in a damp cupboard. came from others. The rains never started, they never filled the A horn is piped, sounding as brazen as brass battered metal water jars on each doorstep, from which the last drops In the morning air; echoing mournfully, as if in sympathy. of water fit for consumption had evaporated. Ironically, it was a long The usual conversation - the weather, and enquiries time before anyone visited the place, and discovered the tragedy. About life's treats and shortcomings, receive curt answers. Man's vain creations had turned to dust and ashes in the heat of the That day itselfs to be repeated ad infinitum. burning sun, and had become part of the sands. A.W.W. (4J) A.W.W. (4J) ii Pour faire le portrait d'une guerre c'est mauvais signe signe que le tableau est mauvais Peindre d'abord un champ mais s'il pleure c'est bon signe avec deux tranchees vides signe que vous pouvez signer peindre ensuite alors vous arrachez tout doucement quelque chose de triste le coeur de l'homme quelque chose d'inquietant et vous ecrivez votre nom dans un coin du tableau. quelque chose de mortel N.R.WJ.(4D) quelque chose de tragique pour les hommes placer ensuite la toile contre le fil de fer barbele en Angleterre en Allemagne ou en Amerique se cacher derriere le fil de fer barbele sans rien dire sans bouger . . . Parfois l'homme arrive vite mais il peut aussi bien mettre de longues annees avant de se decider Ne pas se decourager attendre attendre s'il le faut pendant des annees la vitesse ou la lenteur de l'arrivee de Fhomme n'ayant aucun rapport avec la reussite du tableau Quand l'homme arrive s'il arrive observer le plus profond silence attendre que l'homme entre dans les tranchees et quand il est entre garder l'homme sur les tranchees en commencant la fusillade puis effacer un a un tous les fils de fer barbele en ayant soin de ne toucher aucun des morts Faire ensuite le portrait d'une bombe nucleaire en choisissant les plus effrayantes expressions pour l'homme peindre aussi le bruit des canons et l'odeur de sang la poussiere du nuage champignon et puis attendre que l'homme se decide a pleurer si l'homme ne pleure pas

ill Pour faire le portrait d'un pilote Peindre d'abord une voiture avec une portiere ouverte. peindre ensuite quelque chose de rapide quelque chose de nouveau quelque chose de cher quelque chose de puissant pour le pilote placer ensuite la toile sur une piste pour le departe se cacher derriere la voiture sans rien dire sans bouger . .. Parfois le pilote arrive vite Mais il peut aussi bien mettre de longues annees avant de se decider Ne pas se decourager attendre attendre s'il le faut pendant des annees la vitesse ou la lenteur de l'arrivee du pilote n'ayant aucun rapport avec la reussite du tableau Quand le pilote arrive s'il arrive observer le plus profond silence attendre que le pilote entre dans la voiture et quand il est entre tourner le contact et demarrer puis effacer un a un tous les marechaux en ayant soin de ne toucher aucun des voitures et le pilote Faire ensuite le portrait de la piste en choisissant la plus belle de pour le pilote ses scenes si le pilote ne gagne pas la course c'est mauvais signe signe que le tableau est mauvais mais s'il gagne c'est bon signe signe que vous pouvez signer alors vous arrachez tout doucement une antenne et vous ecrivez votre nom dans un coin du tableau. „»..-.,,.«.» P.J.M.H.(4D) People Who Come to Stay I really hate people who come to stay! They turn up on your doorstep and expect you to be hospitable. They are people whom you have never met before and are always friends of your parents. It's no fun having them round; they're always foreigners from a country that you've never heard of before, and you can never understand why they have to come to your house! Why can't they stay at home? Before they come to your house, your parents make you do really tedious jobs, like hoovering the carpet and wiping a minute piece of dirt off the kitchen floor! You have to carry boxes into the attic whilst your parents watch the repeat of last night's darts match. You get no attention from them because they're doing something 'more important'! Then comes the day that the people who come to stay finally arrive. You have to answer the door five minutes after they rang it because your mum needs to put on her make-up! After that moment in time, until they leave, you are ignored by your parents totally, except when At last it is here, you have to pour another cup of tea or wash up another cup or fetch it has made our day; the so-and-so. It's really boring, hard work! away with the Rugby, The next day, you go out in the car to go and see the places that for now it is May. you've seen thousands of times i.e. the place that every foreigner wants We've been waiting all year to see! Every time that you get there the people who come to stay for this glorious time always, always, always meet their friends and you are left waiting of sunshine and green grass outside for them to finish talking in a language that you don't and now it is here. understand. Also, whenever you travel in the car you get left in the boot with all the food hampers and the foreigners' children. Rejoice fellow brethren, That's another thing I hate: their children! They don't speak a word but do not fret; of English and ask you questions in their own language because they it's gone back to snow, still think that they're in their own country. The children break your but it won't be long yet toys and lose most other things. If you tell your dad he'll only say, "I'll buy you another one later." But does he? No! The children sleep in before we're back, on the wicket, your bedroom and in your own bed as well, whilst you sleep on a battling for runs, mattress that hasn't been used for 'ten years'. whilst teachers and coaches People who come to stay eat up all your food. You find yourself think up new puns hiding the ice-cream in the freezer because if the children see that to throw at the losers you've got some, they'll shout, scream and cry until they've eaten the over tea and iced buns! whole box! Then, of course, they're sick all over the new carpet! Your parents, who were all too happy to let them have the ice-cream, tell At last it is here, you off for letting them have it in the first place! the warm Summer Term That's why I hate people who come to stay! of cricket and rowing S.C.T.W. (3L) which we've been waiting for all year. M.R.D. (4J) v

The Easter break is over And Summer just begun; There's cricket to be played, And work that must be done.

Red leather smacks off willow As tennis ball hits gut, Blade swishes over water; Sport is great fun .... but

The month of June approaches, And brings impending gloom, Of sitting, bored, revising, In a stuffy, book-strewn room.

But Summer is a good time - No ties and rolled-up sleeves. Grass is green, and sky is blue, The trees new-clothed in leaves.

Days get hot, you sit and bask To try to get a tan - You must dispel that paleness, No time to swot and cram. My eyes opened. Sunlight streamed through The chink in the curtains. I looked through half-open eyes, The terms ticks by, exams approach, Like those of a baby bird, to see the dust settling And faces grow much glummer. In the sunbeam. Birds twittered on the branches, Forget your woes, enjoy yourself, Chirping a morning song, ruffling their plumage. For once again, it's summer! The purring motors of cars could be heard far in the distance,

A.M.F. (4J) Taking the owners on a daily routine to work. I raised myself from the duvet, yawning, And stretching my relaxed muscles in a wide arc I opened the curtains to reveal the hidden sun, Throwing its glory on the young buds and shoots, Filling the lazy air with a cosy warmth, Bringing a contented smile to my sleeping face. Then one thought shattered the image. Return to school. P.C.B. (4D) vii Old Fool Samson He laughed. To listen to his laughter was an experience in itself. The sound was a warm and honest blast that was reflected in his eyes, We sat in the shade of the thorny, leafless tree occasionally speaking, a pure sound that was terribly contagious. I found myself laughing enjoying the afternoon warmth and the cigarettes we were both with him, even though we were laughing at my own pompous, smoking, the old and the young man, the African and the Westerner. arrogant manner. We both smoked our cigarettes some more, as the old man looked at my books; Every afternoon for the last week I had come here, laid out my books "Ya -a-studying-a-witts?" and lit a cigarette. "Revision" I use to tell my parents even though I I replied that I didn't go to Witts (pronounced 'Vitts') but to school rarely looked at the books on the table. I vaguely remember seeing the in England and, no, I wasn't studying — I was just pretending to. I old man resting on a broom in the bar, but it wasn't until this asked him if he worked - it is the custom that every question he asked afternoon that I actually spoke to him. It wasn't any desire to talk to me I had to ask him back. He thought a while and, with a mischievous him that started the conversation. I had merely forgotten to bring any glint in his eyes and tone of voice, said; matches with me. "Ja tell em I do but ja just pretend." "Gumela Ra" We both smiled at our 'wit' then turned our attention back to our "Gumela" cigarettes. "Have you a light Ra?", indicating the cigarette. After a while he looked up; He pulled a box of matches from his pocket, emptied it on the table "Ja worked twenty-five years in Azania" then divided them into two equal piles and pushed one towards me; "Jo'burg?" he then tore the box in half so that I could have a striking pad. "Ja know her" He took the cigarette I offered him, lit mine and then his own, with "East London?" a match from his pile. After a few quick drags to remove the sulphur "Ja know her" taste of the match he took a deep drag which he held in, then slowly "Durban?" let the smoke out through his nose. "Ja know her" After a suitable pause I asked when he thought it would rain. He "Cape Town?" looked at me disdainfully; "Ja know her-Crossroads, Alexandra, Meadows, ja know her too." "Smoke. . . it is good." "How was it?" I was hoping to get into a discussion about the evils of South Africa I had broken the greeting ritual; now he had praised my cigarette - a favourite rant of mine. He paused, contempleted the tip of his we could continue. I again asked him when he thought, in his wisdom cigarette, then said softly; and experience, it would rain. "Ya jus don'n speak it, ya gotta live it, ya gotta feel it." The wisdom and experience were added as an apology; everybody At that he pinched the cigarette out between forefinger and thumb, likes to be praised and, as the additive was normally reserved for the picked up his pile of matches and his half of the striking pad and put indunna, I thought it would do. The effect, however, was completely them all carefully into his pocket; ruined by me forgetting the tswana word for experience and having to "Ja must go. Ya come back to see ja." use the English equivalent. I returned sometime later but I couldn't find him. I asked the He smiled - all was forgiven; woman behind the deserted bar where he was; "Ya tswana es good" "Ol'fool Samson?" The African has a marvellous way of saying things; what he really I nodded as the first word suited him-he never told me his name. meant was, 'your tswana is appalling, let us speak in English'. I smiled "Him gone." and weakly countered by praising his English which was bad but She disappeared into the stock room to hide her tears. much better than my tswana. P.S. vni Army Section

Despite the increasing size of the Section, the activities undertaken This year we were privileged to be inspected by Major-General P. during the year were well executed and keenly supported. These A. Inge of the Green Howards. At Strensall Common the Army laid qualities being the ingredients for success, the year had many on an ambush, a section attack under the more than capable command achievements. of Sgt. Lawrence and also constructed a base camp, all with much Possibly the highlight of the year was the March and Shoot expertise and skill. competition at Wathgill, Catterick, where we finished a well placed Also during the year Douglas Tulley received the award for best third, after being pipped at the post by Ampleforth and Welbeck cadet, the C.C.F. dinner was staged and continued to be a memorable Colleges. occasion and for the first time there was a Section photo. Another successful camp, this year at Sennybridge, Wales, provided a variety of military disciplines, condensed into a hard working week. Stephen Carr has been appointed the new head of the Section, with Tuesday afternoon parades, consisting of all types of training, also a string of dedicated N.C.Os under his command. We now look concentrated on the Regular Army, with lectures by the Royal Signals, forward to receiving this year's intake of new recruits and the Royal Ordnance Corps, R.E.M.E. and one by Major Stephenson strengthening of the Section. (O.P.) of the Royal Tank Regiment. Finally our thanks go to Captain Tooms for all his hard work, to Mr. The need for more N.C.Os continued as numbers increased and Stephen for his help and to the enthusiastic Mr. John Carley who has during the year Clive Richards was promoted to Company Sergeant- been on a short attachment to the Section. Ma j or, David Copley to Colour Sergeant and Frazer Lawrence and Simon Harrison to Sergeants. C.P.R. 37 R.A.F. Section The activities during the week were varied and, on the whole, interesting and we were kept occupied all week. At night there was After a successful Summer Camp at R.A.F. Abingdon, the Section sport arranged and after that if one had enough energy, the airmen's returned ready for the coming year. club was available for light refreshments. Activities there included an Two highly successful night exercises were organised at Strensall Orienteering Exercise, Gliding, Air Experience Flying, Range despite the ever-threatening weather. The Section returned to Shooting, Section visits to the Engine Servicing Bay, Queen's Flight, Strensall for the Field Day. This was organised in conjunction with Survival Equipment Bay and, finally, a 3V2 hour flight for fifteen very gliding at Rufforth. The Ouse Gliding Club at Rufforth has now taken lucky cadets in a Chinook helicopter. over from Sutton Bank as the Section's gliding centre for obvious reasons. Most of the activities were scored and the points went towards the camp competition, along with the football and basketball and initiative Air Experience Flying took a distinct turn for the better this year exercises. The inter-school competition was won by Sandbach, beating with R.A.F. Leeming, in the past well known for cancellations, us by just one point. Despite this disappointment, we did win the fulfilling almost all their bookings. much coveted drill competition much to our surprise. The year has been the best ever for examination results with many cadets obtaining credits or even distinctions. In the Christmas Term Most cadets got either a flight in a glider or a Chipmunk, and those P. Bryan (Credit), C. Dent (Distinction), J. Cooke, M. Doncaster who didn't were ensured a place on the the Chinook flight, which was (Credit), N. Durham (Credit), A. Fernie, J. Grainger, C. Hill, D. definitely the highlight of the camp. The helicopter was on a tactical James, J. James, I. Plowman, J. Mellor, J. Martin, W. Lamb, W. supply wing exercise from No. 7 Squadron, R.A.F. Odiham, home of Robinson, S. Sacco, R. Tatterton, R. Taylor (Credit) and A. Wilson the Battlefield Helicopters. We were due to be picked up at Benson passed Part 2. P: Grewer, J. Kinnell and B. Lowes (Credit) passed but Prince Edward was using the air-space, which was therefore Part 3. declared 'purple'; this means no other aircraft could enter it. The setback meant we had to travel fifty miles or so to Odiham in In the Easter Term D. Porter passed Part 2. J. Martin (Credit), D. Hampshire. When we did take off there was a strange feeling of James, J. James, M. Doncaster, C. Hill, A. Fernie (Distinction), N. apprehension, but after ten minutes or so, everybody was thoroughly Durham (Credit), W. Robinson, C. Dent (Credit), R. Taylor, J. enjoying the experience, despite the noise. When we arrived back at Mellor, P. Bryan (Credit), A. Wilson (Credit), J. Cooke and D. Porter Odiham after flying around the airfields of Southern England, passed Part 3. dropping fuel pods off here and there, we were all quite stunned by The first few weeks of the Summer Term were taken up with the whole experience. We had, however, all enjoyed the 'excursion'. preparations for the General Inspection which passed off very successfully with Major-General P. A. Inge congratulating the Section Inspite of the fact that everybody was shattered, we enjoyed the on an excellent turn-out. camp thoroughly. Thanks must go to the officers who put in an exceptional amount of work to make the week the great success that Our thanks as a Section go to Fit. Lt. Drysdale for organising such it was. an interesting and worthwhile programme. R.J.S.R. Thanks go to Mr. Drysdale for driving the mini-bus there and back and for organising the extra camo. P.F.W. Easter Camp at R.A.F. Benson This year a camp was arranged for the Easter holidays at R.A.F. Benson, home of the Queen's Flight Andover and Wessex, in Oxfordshire. Seven cadets from the section attended the camp. Royal School, Armagh, and Sandbach School, Cheshire, were also at the camp with us. Despite the fact that we were on a functional station, the atmosphere was surprisingly relaxed and informal and we were often left to use our common-sense rather than being under constant discipline.

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Christmas spirit throughout. Patrick Toes and Timothy Welburn received their At the start of this term Patrick Toes was appointed Head of House Second XV colours. - we wish him well for the rest of the year. We also welcomed back Omar Al-Salehi was awarded his Chess colours for his efforts on the chessboard. Liese Stubbs obtained a grade VI in piano, and James Simon Stevens as a member of the Upper Sixth. The House wishes Berrington a grade IV in flute. The House Chapel week was ardently him the best of luck as he hopefully makes his way to Cambridge. supported by the LVI and the Fourth Form, both elements Andrew Clavell has also taken the Oxford Entrance Examination. entertaining the School along with the Middle Sixth and the Third New additions to the House include an active and keen Third Form, Form. Thanks for this success must go to the hard work of the Chapel as well as several valuable and useful arrivals to the Lower Sixth. representatives, Andrew Neely and Derek Lincoln. We also thank During the term Lorna Hambly was chosen to represent the North Julian Lee, Tauhid Ijaz, Liese Stubbs and Nigel Wilson for their Yorkshire U18 Girls Hockey team, as well as receiving her School involvement in the successful musical 'O What a Lovely War!' Tauhid Hockey colours along with Carolyn Lamb and the School Hockey Ijaz also entertained the school musically in Chapel on several occasions. Captain, Sandra Skellern. during the Inter-House Rugby matches, The term ended with a memorable party given by Mr. and Mrs. the Head of House led a determined and valiant side on to the rugby Daniel for the House. Thanks go to Mrs. Daniel for all her hard work, pitch against a strong Manor team. Nigel Wilson converted a penalty not only in preparations for the party, but also for acting as Matron to make the score 3-8 to the Manor side, yet Dronfield showed great while she was ill. 39 Easter were also successful on the river. Andrew Neely, Stephen Atterwill The House returned this term to discover that both Simon Stevens and David Shield rowed a fast Head of the River Course to come second in the Novice Fours Section, while Jonathan King won his and Andrew Clavell had gained places to read Engineering, the former sculling event - a demonstration of his oarsmanship. at Cambridge and the latter at New College, Oxford. On the first day back many members of the House displayed their talents in the Lorna Hambly was also chosen for the final squad of the North of England U18 Girls' Hockey Team. We wish her every success next General Knowledge Test. William Hide distinguished himself by year. Patrick Toes was awarded his Hockey Colours. carrying off the Sixth Form and overall prize for his grasp of general The term has had many successes, emphasising that the House is knowledge. capable of showing great spirit. Omar Al-Salehi and Derrick Yap represented the school at Chess with the latter receiving his School Chess Colours for his efforts. The House Chess Team beat their Queen's opposition 5 - 0 in the first Summer round as well as School House in the second round with another The House has certainly been very active this term on the sports consistent 5-0 score. The battle for supremacy will continue next field, with both individuals and teams excelling themselves. Lorna term! Hambly won the Senior Girls 100 metres race at the North Yorkshire Moving from exertions of the mental variety to those of the body, District Tournament, and Michael Hilton was a member of the the Junior Rugby Team, captained by Matthew Spence, lost 38 - 0 to Freestyle Relay team which won in the Yorkshire Schools a superior Rise Team, despite their valiant and commendable efforts. Championships. He received his School Swimming Colours for his In the Inter-House Cross Country, the Junior Team pulled the House efforts. to an admirable third position with impressive runs by Malcolm Towards the end of the term in the Inter-House Athletics Bagley and William Moralee. Competition, Jonathan King won the Senior 3,000 metres and In the Senior event, Mark Brownbridge, Richard Young and Nigel Malcolm Bagley did likewise in the Intermediate 1,500 metres. Leman Wilson, who proved a determined captain of the Team, all ran with Harris won the Senior discus and javelin events, and John Peacock great spirit. won the Intermediate shot. The House was fourth overall. The House Football Team proved that team spirit was the order of The House has many sound rowers, both male and female, and this the day, struggling through several tempestuous, but extremely was proved when Tim Welburn's crew won at York Summer Regatta. entertaining matches without much success. The Junior Squash Team Steven Atterwill, David Shield and Andrew Neely missed a victory at won their first round match 3-0, only to lose 1-3 in the second round Leeds by half a canvass. Steven Atterwill was appointed Captain of to the Rise. The Senior Team came back with a vengeance, ploughing House rowing. Whereas the Junior crew, made up of our competent their way through matches against School and Manor, till they female rowers, did not make it through their rounds, the Senior crew reached a final showdown against the Rise, which resulted in a reached the final. In this final Andrew Neely, David Shield, Tauhid welcome 3-2 victory to Dronfield. Leman Harris captained a side Ijaz and Steven Atterwill beat the Manor crew to become winner of consisting of Andrew Clavell, Lorna Hambly, Matthew Spence and the Inter-House rowing. Adam Atkinson to a significant triumph. Leman Harris was reawarded Jonathan King made it through to the final of the Inter-House sculls his School Squash Colours as well. rowing competition, where he won the open sculls division, thereby Judith Charman was also appointed Captain of Girls' Tennis for reinforcing his growing reputation. next term. Sandra Skellern received her Netball Colours as well as Leman Harris captained a House tennis side comprising Mark winning her Butterfly event in the regional competitions for the York Brownbridge, Sandra Skellern, Judith Charman, Robert Sampson, Team, and she shall go on to represent North Yorkshire. She also Lorna Hambly and Daniel McLean-Steel. In the first round they beat replaced Michael Hilton, who returned home early, as Captain of the Rise 6-3, keeping up their good performance in the second round by House Swimming Team. In a final gala which featured many beating School House 5-4. In the final they defeated Temple 5-1. Dronfield names, the House came an admirable third position overall. Leman Harris was appointed Captain of School Tennis and Squash Stuart Bailey and Adam Atkinson swam impressively. The Rowers for next year, and was awarded his Colours for both sports. 40 Judith Charman, Sandra Skellern and Lorna Hambly were also Congratulations to Ian Magson who was appointed Captain of awarded their Tennis Colours. Swimming and to Steven Crabb on being appointed Captain of In the Junior Inter-House cricket the House team lost to a more Tennis. House Colours were awarded to Bradley Reed for rugby and experienced Rise side when they were all out for ninety. Matthew his contributions to many other sporting events in the past. Spence captained the Dronfield side, scoring forty of the runs himself. The term was ended on a good note with Iain Leedham being On the academic side, Derrick Yap was seen to be the last board to appointed a School monitor. fall when a chess expert took on sixteen School players. His game lasted for five and half hours. A House team comprising Omar Al- Salehi, Derrick Yap, Andrew Clavell and John Peacock, who were Easter captained by Andrew Banks, lost in the Final of the Inter-House Chess The Easter Term turned out to be a very successful one for the Competition. Grove, winning both the major sporting events of the term. Andrew Neely was awarded a much sought-after sponsorship by The first was the Inter House Cross Country, which showed British Aerospace, competing with other applicants on a national excellent team spirit that resulted in a fine victory The team consisted level. of the following: I. Magson (3), J. Semlyen (5), M. Blissett (6), S. Therefore the House had a very successful term both on the sporting Harrison (7), D. Pearsall (11), S. Carr (14), J. Street (15), and M. field and academically. We wish those who are leaving the House well Davies (18). Although the Juniors were not as successful, finishing in the future. 4th, Andrew Taylor did extremely well finishing 10th.

The Grove Christmas At the beginning of a new academic year we welcomed 14 boys and 5 girls into the Grove. Ian Magson was appointed Head of House, and we welcomed back Adam Stone who returned for Oxbridge exams, but was soon to leave us having been offered a place at Cambridge. Simon Harrison and Gregor Grant were also offered conditional places at Cambridge. The House at last was coming into its own on the sports field, with the Senior House Rugby competition dominating the term. This was the House's obvious aim, with the team consisting of six first XV players and under the inspiring captainship of Christopher Gilman. The team defeated Queen's and School House in reaching the Final where they met Rise. The Final was a very closely contested match with the lead changing many times. However, Rise managed to penetrate Grove's defence and score in the final seconds of the game. The final score was 12 points to 7. Congratulations go to Iain Leedham who was awarded the Morris- McGrath Trophy for the most improved rugby player in the School. The House continued its tradition of participation in the Band, Choir and Drama. Robert Orange-Bromehead, James Morris and Philip Jinadu appeared in "Savages" while many others appeared in the Musical "Oh What a Lovely War". The second victory was in the Swimming Sports, where this year Summer Grove had some extremely good Senior and Junior swimmers. There The term started well with the Chess team, captained by Alistair was some fine individual swimming from Ian Magson, Bradley Reed, Fernie, winning the House Chess Competition. The Senior Cricket Benedict Lowes, Crispin Hill, Justin Hill and Robert Sellers. The team lost in the first round to a strong Manor side, but played well team performances were outstanding: winning four events and second under the leadership of Christopher Gilman, an experienced 1st XI in one - plus a notable Senior team disqualification! player. The Junior Cricket XI also played well to reach the Final and The Junior Rugby team, aiming to go one better than the Seniors, then just managed to beat Rise with a winning four, hit by William were stopped in the final seconds of the 1st round by Rise. However Honing, off the last ball of the match. Jameson Tattersall was certainly the team played well even with the loss of two of their star players the match-winner, hitting 34 runs after an earlier batting collapse. through illness. The Junior Rowing crew also did well in the House rowing to reach On paper, Grove's 5-a-side Football Team looked a reasonable one the Final in the Junior Competition. Members of this crew were Eric headed by Daniel Pearsall. They played and fought well, managing to Dent, Mark Foster, Andrew Hall, Daniel Crane and coxed by Sally keep most of their players on the pitch for the full 20 minutes! Netherwood. The same crew competed in the Senior Competition but However, despite their valiant efforts, they just failed to reach the were beaten by the eventual winners. Semi-Finals. The final event of the term was the Athletics Sports in which the House performed very well, finishing second to Rise. There were good Three individual achievements should be noted this term, the first individual efforts from Bradley Reed, Benedict Lowes, Peter Allan, being that Peter Allan won the Individual Squash Cup, and the second Andrew Taylor, Miles Lockwood and Jameson Tattersall. that David Calderhead was in the British Senior Fencing Team. The past year has been one of the most successful for the Grove, but Thirdly, Daniel Pearsall was awarded the Burn Trophy, which is the large numbers have eventually led to the splitting of the House given to the most improved hockey player throughout the season. into two from the start of next term. So finally, thanks must to to Mr. This fine sporting term for The Grove was rounded off by the Allen and his assistants, Mr. Rigby and Mr. Owen-Barnett, for their presentation of House Colours to Daniel Pearsall, which was long work in the House, and best wishes to Mr. Hamilton and Clifton overdue, and to Peter Allan, a fine achievement for a Vth former. House in the future.

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Christmas The House Chapel week was undertaken with not quite the same The boys returned to the House to find a 'new look Manor'. Mr. enthusiasm as the Rugby, but Georgio Leung managed to wake Bulcock was at the helm with Mr. Mason second in command. The everyone up by reading ten verses of Matthew in Chinese and House itself had had a face lift with most of the rooms redecorated; Jonathan Brunton with his usual humour managed to make the best of a bad job when his microphone went off in the middle of his reading. the changing rooms had been fitted with lockable lockers and the Duncan Gray was in his element in organising the Sixth Form 'silly' Third and Fourth Form Common Rooms had had carols installed, evening, which took place on the last night of term to the amusement which were much needed. of all who went. The House welcomed ten new members to the Third Form, an The term was rounded off with the Manor Christmas dinner. Mr. Australian to the Fifth Form and three new members to the Lower Barras gave a long but very entertaining speech, which was followed Sixth, two of them girls. by Mr. Stephen and a few jokes! The first few days passed with few events of interest; the first This brought to a conclusion a very successful evening and term. challenge was the Senior House Rugby competition. This was entered with the usual House spirit. We drew Dronfield in the first round and Easter went onto the field with confidence under the captaincy of Simon The House participated enthusiastically as usual in a wide range of Knocker. The strength of the forwards, led by the experienced front sporting activities. The juniors commenced by putting up a splendid row of Kevin Sim, Duncan Gray and Guy Moorey, and the talent of effort in the Inter House Rugby Competition. They beat School John Comley all proved to be too great a force for the relatively House in the first round by fourteen points to nil, with Julian Rich inexperienced Dronfield side. But as many times before they put up scoring two tries and Nigel Jackson one. The team went on with a spirited effort which was reflected by the final score of 8-3. In the confidence to beat Temple, twelve points to nil. Paul Barnes, with his next round the team faced the Rise "machine" and although great elusive pace, scored two tries, and Richard Falkingham one. They enthusiasm was shown by the whole team, including the youngest faced the 'Palmer dominated'side from the Rise in the Final, and member Paul Barnes, the eventual winners of the whole competition despite a courageous effort, they went down twenty-six points to ten. had a convincing win. The team was well captained by Richard Falkingham, who had 43 excellent support from his back row colleagues, Tim Moodycliffe and a lightning throw by Duncan Gray at mid wicket, Rise were one Nigel Jackson. Julian Rich, Dominic Clavell and Jonathan Stubbs wicket down. After the fall of one more wicket Duncan Gray came into played well in the backs. the attack with a vengeance, dazzling Gregory Taylor with movement, A relatively young, and certainly an unrecognised five-a-side football and another wicket fell. However the Rise went on to win with seven side gave everybody a run for their money in the competition. They wickets to spare. were only beaten once in the League and eventually finished fourth It was up to the Juniors to redeem the Manor's pride, under the in the Competition. The team was captained well by Graham captaincy of Timothy Moodycliffe, who was supported well by Atkinson and good performances were made by the goal keeper Robert Jonathan Stubbs and some promising young talent from the Third Falkingham and John Comley. A 'guest' performance was made by Forms. The bowlers, Timothy Moodycliffe and Dominic Clavell, Duncan Gray. brought a collapse in School's substantial batting line-up. The Manor When it came to Cross Country, the 'squad' was hit by illness, but openers went in chasing a total of one hundred and sixteen and after undeterred, the captain, Matthew Hopcraft, ran well, finishing eighth. an impressive start by them, aided with a fast thirty from Jonathan The Senior House Squash Team ran into difficulties in the first Stubbs, a victory was within their grasp, but after the last ball the round when they faced the eventual winners and consequently lost five totals were equal, and School won on a technicality. matches to nil. The Juniors, however, under the experienced captain The House Rowing Crews were loaded with potential, but Jonathan Stubbs, made it to the Final. They beat Temple in the first unfortunately, after a slight misjudgement of currents (or was it cross round, but unluckily lost three matches to two in the Final, to Rise. wind?), Mark Baker, coxing the Junior Four, led the crew to be After a five year domination in the Swimming Sports the Manor fell stranded aground only metres from the start. The Seniors were, one or two places down the ladder despite good performances by however, more successful and the crew with the experience of Guy Ashley Comley in the two lengths butterfly and the Under Sixteen Moorey, Nigel Creyke, Simon Crabtree and Francis Ritchie were led freestyle team of Kevin Price, Paul Leonard, Roger Chamieh, and home in fine style by Mark Baker towards the Final. John Comley. The team was captained by Neil Ashton who swam well A fairly scratch side was put together for the House Tennis against tough and older opposition. Competition under the captaincy of Paul Leonard, who beat Grove Congratulations must go to Andrew Bowler on winning the School convincingly, after some great tennis from the second pair. Temple, Chess Ladder and Simon Knocker on being awarded the stick for services to hockey. the favourites, were the next challenge, and after a close game, the side lost five games to four. Athletics brought some interesting moments, Colours were awarded to Ashley Comley, Richard Falkingham, Julian Rich, Dominic Clavell, Jonathan Stubbs, Matthew Hopcraft but the Manor never looked in line for the points. Congratulations and Neil Ashton. must go to Julian Rich on winning the 400m a year young. The term's sport was concluded by the award of the following House Colours: for Senior Cricket, Jonathan Comley; Senior Rowing, Summer Guy Moorey and Nigel Creyke, and Senior Tennis, Paul Leonard and The Summer Term started for the Manor with the Senior House William Kettlewell. Junior House Colours were awarded for Cricket Cricket, where the unseeded Manor side faced the number three seed, to Jonathan Stubbs, Timothy Moodycliffe, and Dominic Clavell, and, the Grove. Grove put up a respectable total of one hundred and forty for Athletics, to Julian Rich. one; even the bowlers made full use of the exciting wicket. The total was soon reached with an excellent fast scoring innings by Jonathan Comley, who, unfortunately, fell short of his fifty, and an unbeaten innings by the captain, Simon Knocker, of seventy-four. The team went on to face the inevitable number one seed, the Rise. The batsmen soon fell one by one to the attacking pace of Gregory Taylor, and scraped a total of forty eight. So the bowlers faced a daunting task, but after a careless call by the School's opening bat and 44 Queen's

Christmas the Senior Competition and third in the Junior Competition. Special At the beginning of the term we welcomed eighteen new members congratulations go to Warwick Pemberton who came seventh in the to the House, bringing the total to 73. Junior Competition and to David Copley who came thirteenth in the The Inter-House Rugby Competition was soon upon us and as usual Senior Competition. a great deal of determination and team spirit was displayed during the On a lighter note the John Turner Memorial Hockey Match took match. However after losing a large number of 1st game players in place for the second year running. The match was won fairly and July we were slightly lacking in the finer skills of the game, with the squarely by the superb Middle Sixth Team after some excellent play result that we lost to the Grove in a closely fought match. Special by both teams. Thanks go to Mr. Stephen and Mr. Paterson for the mention should be made to those full-time Rugby players Paul quality and independence of their refereeing!. Anderson, David Copley, Steven Kerr and the Captain Anthony The final major sporting event was the Inter-House Swimming Santorsola who held the team together in the face of adversity. Gala, which after a closely fought fight against the Grove we lost by Queen's was well represented by its members in a number of School a narrow margin. Societies including the two major School play productions this term. Congratulations to all who took part. Special congratulations must go to Mr. Hubbard for his splendid production of "Oh What a Lovely War". The House Chapel Week this term was very successful and thanks Summer go to all who took part, especially James Waite who organised it all. As usual in the Summer Term O-Levels, A-Levels and a whole host of internal exams dominated the term and affected everyone in the House. However busy the Summer Term is academically, it is also the Easter most active sporting term. The weather this term has not been as good The Easter term has been a very active one in both academic and as other years but many School and Inter-House sporting fixtures have sporting pursuits. The Junior Rugby Team started the term showing taken place. great team spirit and promise although they were defeated by Temple. The first fixture was the Inter-House Cricket Competition. Great determination was also shown by the Juniors and Seniors alike Unfortunately Queen's had a definite lack of cricketing talent this year in the Inter-House Cross-Country competition. Queen's came sixth in with only a very small handful of School Team players in the House.

45 Needless to say our team was beaten quite easily by a strong Temple James Burdass was made Captain of Rugby and 1st XV colours were side. However Queen's made a valiant effort with Mark Grewer awarded to J. Burdass, R. Baldwin, J. Brewster, T. Lakin, A. scoring a well hit nineteen runs. McGrath and G. Taylor; also all four caps went to Risites, a Queen's had two outright sporting successes this term. The Junior remarkable achievement for J. Burdass, R. Baldwin, J. Brewster and Five-a-Side Football Team won the competition after some very good A. McGrath, who also received a Yorkshire trial, while Stephen Ryder play by both teams in an exciting final. Also David Copley led the was made captain of the 3rd XV, and Timothy Wharton was awarded Shooting Team to victory after some very consistent shooting by both his Colts colours. He is also to be congratulated on being selected to David and Mark Cowling. Congratulations to the whole Team. play for the U16 Yorkshire Hockey side. Queen's entry for the Senior Crew in the Inter-House Rowing Off the games field and onto the stage, where the School play, "Oh Competition consisted of half the First School Four, the Captain of What a Lovely War" was further enhanced with the memorable Girls' Rowing and the cox of the First Four - rather a mixture by performances of Sergeant R. Baldwin and Corporal M. Bates. anyone's standards. The end result was that we lost in the Semi-Final Just to prove to the School that The Rise had brain as well as brawn, to the competent Dronfield crew. the House Chapel week was a great success, with thoughtful and The Athletics Team was left devoid of many of its athletes as a result intellectual contributions from all years. of various academic trips and courses coinciding with the Sports Day The horrors of the Ethiopian crisis triggered N. Pawson, R. Healey in the last week of term. However the remainder of the team did very and J. Ogden into action, raising £65 for the cause, while several well and there were glimmers of hope when S. A. Walker won the members of the House featured in the School 'Silly Night' which was Junior 400 metres and Anthony Burcham came second in the also in aid of the hungry. Intermediate 3,000 metres. Congratulations also go to Steven Kerr The new members of the House, including six day boys, soon settled who came second in the Shot Putt. But in spite of all this effort the down, and with their help our priorities were attained. House colours Queen's team finished in last place. were awarded to J. Brewster, A. McGrath, F. Lawrence and S. Ryder. Many thanks to Mr Hubbard, Mr Paterson and Mr Hughes who with the help of the Monitors have striven to maintain good relations Easter within the House in the face of the usual problems associated with lack of security and space. All in all it has been a good year for Queen's The term's sporting events were slightly delayed by the weather. and our best wishes go to all those leaving the House this term. Once the season started it was evident that the Rise was again going to dominate the major School teams. In the House no fewer than nine represented the First XI Hockey Team. Colours were awarded to The Rise Robert Baldwin, Philip Gaunt, Gregory Taylor, James Burdass, Jason Brewster and Timothy Wharton; Alistair McGrath and Mark Pallister Christmas also played occasionally during the term. The 2nd XI was also well This term saw The Rise in the capable hands of three School represented with five regular players, Alistair McGrath being captain Monitors, James Burdass who also achieved the post of Head of and Andrew Robinson top goal scorer. The House was represented at School, Robert Baldwin Head of House, and Michael Bates. Under Colts level by James Ogden. their leadership a list of priorities was arranged, of which winning the In the Inter-House Cross-Country, the Seniors, with an injury-hit Senior House Rugby came top of the list. Despite being hit by injuries side did well to come second. Fine runs were recorded by James to some key players, the depth of talent and spirit was enough to Burdass who came first, Michael Bates (fourth) and Stephen Ryder ensure that the side beat Temple and Manor convincingly in the first (tenth). The Juniors had their first taste of success in a very narrow two rounds. In the final we came up against a strong Grove side, and victory. Notably spirited performances were put in by Buck (fourth), in one of the best finals for several years, the team needed total Copley (seventeenth) and Palmer (fifteenth). commitment and determination to beat them 12-7 in an extremely The Junior Rugby was not our strongest cup hope in the House, but hard fought game, the result of which lay in the balance until the the team played well in the first round to defeat Dronfield comfortably winning score in the last five minutes by Stewart Chippindale. 38 - 0. The second round tie, against the old rivals Grove, was marked 46 by a very high level of commitment, and the Rise team gained a narrow victory to assure themselves a well-deserved place in the final. The Manor side was the last obstacle, and one which the Rise managed comfortably to eliminate, 26 - 10. All those who played are to be highly commended. The Rise was well represented in the U15 School side; A. Palmer, I. Burdass, N. Chippindale and T. White were regular members of the For your comfort team and are to be congratulated on their performances for both School and House. The Swimming Standards Cup was returned to its right position this year through another fine performance by the junior part of the House. However, we did not fair as well in the Swimming Gala, coming fourth after some fine individual efforts from N. Pawson, M. Harris, T. Lakin, J. Brewster and the Senior Relay Team. The House was the favourite for the indoor Five-a-side Soccer Tournament but after reaching the knockout stage of the competition, without defeat, the team was unlucky to lose a key player in James Burdass, who had sustained a broken leg in an accidental fall in School. The Rise eventually lost to the winners Temple, but the House's second team won the play-off against Manor. The first team consisted of Brewster, Taylor, Black, Burdass, Ryder, White and Whittaker. The Seniors were again unlucky to lose 2 - 3 against a very strong Dronfield side in the Final of the Squash Competition. Again, the absence of Burdass, as School Team player along with Ryder, was a major setback. The juniors however managed to win their section, winning, not for the first time, against Manor. Representing the 60 Bootham • York Y03 7BZ House were White, Burdass, Adcock, Wilkinson and Renshaw. Tel: (0904) 21267/8 Junior House Colours were awarded to White, Burdass, Chippindale and Palmer. The term closed therefore with another series of sporting successes Only two minutes from to The Rise's credit but also saw the end of Mr D. Kirby's 'reign' as Housemaster. We thank him and his wife for all they have done for York Minster. the House over the last 12 years, and wish them every happiness in their new home. Victorian styled Restaurant and Bar Summer Car Park The extremely wet June hardly succeeded in dampening the House's spirits as we once more secured the Oxford Cup. As always, the term Credit cards & cheques welcome proved to be a busy one for all members of the House both on and off the games field. In the 1st XI the Rise had its usual large contingent in Gregory 'LETS GO" Winter rates available. Taylor (captain for the second season), James Burdass, Jason Brewster, David White, Guy Black and Mark Pallister, with both James and makeshift tennis team, deprived of a great source of potential among Jason being re-awarded Colours and the former his Cap. In the 2nd the cricketers, put up a great effort led by Stewart Chippindale, but XI - under the watchful eye of Mr Croft — Colours were gained by success was not to be ours. Frazer Lawrence, Stephen Ryder, David White, Guy Black and Mark And so to the Athletics Sports which provided a fitting climax to the Pallister. Guy Wilkinson, having briefly represented the 1st XI, went year and enabled those leaving to go out on a high note, with some on to be awarded his Colts Colours. With such strength in depth, a excellent performances. Copley (400m, 800m), Alistair Palmer team of such high pedigree was always going to be hard to beat in the (sprints and long jump), Warrington (long jump) and Wharton (javelin Inter-House cricket; and so it turned out. Having cruised through by and discus) did very well in the Juniors and Intermediates; Timothy eight wickets against Manor in a very enjoyable and well-spirited Wharton's javelin throw was all the more remarkable because he broke game, the team faced School House in the Final. Some fine batting by the record by a staggering 7 metres. It was left to the Seniors to clinch Taylor, White, Brewster and a late foray by Pallister produced a total it in fine fashion with victories for Michael Bates (1500m), James which, thanks to some very quick bowling by Gregory Taylor, ably Burdass (400m), Alistair McGrath (shot and high jump) and finally a supported by Pallister and Brewster, School House never threatened. superlative effort from the sprint relay team who, in equalling the The Junior cricket was a different story but could hardly have been School record, really left the opposition trailing! These performances closer. The team, led by Guy Wilkinson, played well with great spirit were well supported by other fine efforts enabling Bates to receive the to overcome first Dronfield, then School House. The Final against Athletics Shield on behalf of the House for the 5th successive year. Grove produced one of the best games for years in which, despite a At the end of the year, Senior House Colours were awarded to Mark gallant effort by the Rise, the strong Grove side narrowly triumphed. Harris, Timothy Lakin, David White and Junior Colours to Guy Although winning the initial league like the seniors beforehand, the Wilkinson. The House was very sorry to say goodbye to Mrs Linley, Junior 5-a-side Football team faltered at the final hurdle losing 2 - 3 matron to most of us, who has not only performed her duties so well to Queen's. over the years, but always been most interested in House activities. Rowing, not traditionally the House forte due to the domination of Another loss is that of Mr Carley who fitted in perfectly with the spirit cricket, did not bear fruit for a young Senior crew. However, the of the House and, as well as helping with rowing, was a keen supporter. Juniors, spurred on by the sterling efforts of the ever enthusiastic Mr It only remains for me to thank Mr and Mrs Hirst in their first term Carley, managed to win their title, thanks to several evening practice with a unique House and all those leaving who have been such a sessions, all the more Dooular since thev coincided with orep. A driving force in their time. 1 I HI •n &*>nr ii in n

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Christmas represented the School in the 'B' XV. The Under 14 'A XV featured The House welcomed eleven new Third Formers, among them five Trevor Bosomworth, Mark Camacho, Christopher Gummery, Charles Mindenhall and Richard Hutchinson; Matthew Forman and Day Boys, and four Lower Sixth girls. We hope Gretchen Heckel, an Stuart Mills played in the 'B' XV. E.S.U. scholar from America, will enjoy her stay with us. We also As usual, there was a strong representation in the girls' Hockey First welcomed Penelope Barlow from Grove and Barnaby Hopton from XI: Anna Campbell, Sarah Galbraith, Helen Carrier and Jennifer Temple. Timothy Summers was appointed Head of House; we Ward played, while Katy Hamilton was a member of the Second XI. appreciate the contribution he and the other members of the Middle Helen Carrier and Jennifer Ward played in the girls' Squash team. Sixth have made to the running of the House. Brian Steel played for the First V, and Nigel Muirhead was Under 15 The House participated in various activities this term, both sporting Squash captain. In Chess, Peter Shield and Stuart Mills were both and otherwise, being especially well represented on the rugby field. awarded School Chess colours. Our congratulations go to Julian Desai on being awarded First XV There was considerable involvement in both plays this term. colours. Simon Forman appeared for the First XV but played mainly Christopher Bond, Anna Campbell, Carl Cook, James Edgecombe, in the Second XV, until a broken leg ended his season; he captained Katy Hamilton, Brian Steel and Jennifer Ward all took part in the the House XV which was defeated by Grove in the second round of production of 'Oh What a Lovely War', and Paul Bagshaw, Martin the competition. Mark Armitage, Colin Bosomworth, Philip Brierley, Bellingham, Sarah Galbraith and Gretchen Heckel helped backstage. Barnaby Hopton and Peter Shield also played for the Second XV. Peter Shield gave an excellent performance as Carlos in 'Savages', Nigel Collinson captained the Senior Colts XV and was awarded while Anna Campbell played Mrs. West, Musically, Simon Desai and colours; Laurent Kssis and Clive Walton were also members of the Paul Wareham played in the School Band; Simon also had the team. Nigel Muirhead is to be congratulated on his captaincy of the distinction of being chosen to play in the Minster at the installation very successful Under 15 'A' XV and on winning a place in the York of the new Dean. Charles Mindenhall was a member of the School and Selby squad. Nicholas Patchett also played in the Under 15 'A' Choir. Our thanks go to Peter Shield for representing the House on XV; Christopher Midgley, Neil Normington and Stephen Proudley the Chapel Committee and for organising School House Chapel Week. 49 On a lighter note, several of the House were involved in the Sixth Peter Shield and Stuart Mills represented the School and the House Form 'Silly Night', which entertained us on the last evening of term, in Chess. Also in the House team which Peter captained, were Paul especially the Jazz Band - Christopher Bond, Lester Deeley and Wareham, Laurent Kssis and Barney Hopton. The team reached the Timothy Summers. The House said goodbye to two of its members final but were disappointed by an able Dronfield team. at the end of term, Mark Armitage and Helen Carrier: we wish them In the Inter-House Swimming Gala, the final sporting event of the both all the best for the future; we are especially grateful to Mark for term, the House finished fifth. Special mention goes to Christopher his donation of a House Cup. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor made great efforts Bond, the Captain and to the fifth form Medley Relay team, which to put everyone in a festive mood, and the punch at the House Party consisted of Jason Rhodes, Clive Walton, Mark Rycroft and Matthew went down well. Curtis, who were victorious in their event. Justin Gaunt (guitar) took part in a successful Fourth Form Concert and Gareth Gaunt, along with Katherine Potter, contributed to an Easter enjoyable Sixth Form Concert. Gareth was awarded the Senior French At the beginning of the term, the House welcomed Katherine Potter Reading prize and Laurent Kssis and Justin Gaunt shared the Junior as a new member of the Lower Sixth. Prize. As usual, the House participated in a wide range of sporting activities. Both Seniors and the Juniors fared well in the Inter-House Cross-Country with the Seniors finishing fourth and the Juniors Summer second, only half a point behind the winners, Rise. Special mention There was a wide range of sporting activities in which the House must go to the captain, Andrew Tweedy, who finished ninth in the was well represented this term. Simon Forman, Philip Brierley, Nigel Seniors and to Christopher Midgley, Nigel Muirhead and Stephen Muirhead, Colin Bosomworth and Richard Hutchinson played for the Proudley who finished first, second and fifth in the Juniors. First XL Simon was reawarded his Colours, and Philip and Nigel The Five-a-Side Football Competition was one of the more were awarded Colours. Paul Wareham, Nigel Collinson and entertaining features of the sporting programme. The House was Christopher Goodman played regularly for the Second XI, and represented by Philip Brierley, Colin Bosomworth, Clive Walton, consequently the House had a strong Senior XI, captained by Simon Nigel Muirhead and Lester Deeley, the Captain. The team played Forman, which unfortunately lost to a stronger Rise team in the Final. well and reached the Final where they narrowly lost to Temple. The The Junior XI also lost to Rise, in the Semi-Final of their Lillis Cup was awarded to Lester Deeley as the top goal scorer. competition, though the match was closely fought. The Junior House Rugby Team, captained by Nigel Muirhead, put Christopher Bond and Clive Walton represented the First VI up a spirited performance but were beaten in the first round by a Tennis Team, and were awarded Colours, and Mark Rycroft the strong Manor side. Second VI. Jennie Ward was awarded her Tennis Colours for her The Junior and Senior House Squash Teams competed performances in the Girls' First VI. In the Inter-House Competition enthusiastically under the captaincy of Brian Steel, with the Seniors the House team naturally lost to Dronfield. reaching the Semi-Finals. Nigel Muirhead captained the Junior Five-a-side Football team, On the river, Barney Hopton, Gareth Gaunt, Paul Bagshaw, who, although well supported, failed to fulfil their true potential. Laurent Kssis and Justin Gaunt all rowed in the Yorkshire Head of The House was well represented in the Rowing this term and the River Race. although it produced competitive crews was beaten in the Senior and In the School Hockey teams, the House was represented by Junior competitions by the Manor and the Rise respectively. Christopher Bond, James Stewart, Simon Forman, Timothy Summers In Athletics Brian Steel threw the discus in the Final of the North and Colin Bosomworth, who all played for the School 2nd XI; Simon Yorkshire Trials. Sports Day saw mixed fortunes for the House. Nigel and Colin were both rewarded for their efforts with Colours. In Girls' Muirhead won the 3,000 metres and Christopher Gummery won the Hockey, Jenny Ward also received her 1st XI colours. In the Under Junior 100 and 200 metres, setting a new School record for the latter. 16s Colts XI, Nigel Collinson, the Captain, Clive Walton and Simon Notable performances were also made by Barney Hopton, Peter Desai also received their colours. Shield, Andrew Tweedy, Brian Steel and Nigel Collinson. 50 The House took an active part in the York Ethiopia Week and other During the term Temple led the House Chapel weeks off to a flying fund-raising activities during this term. Special note must be given to start with an amusing, interesting and thought-provoking succession Neil Normington who raised over £100 by his somewhat miraculous of services. sponsored silence and Christopher Bond who completed a gruelling Musicians in the House performed creditably in the Concerts put marathon run on the penultimate day of term. on during the term. David Marsh, Matthew Scott, Duncan Rayson, Finally, the House must say goodbye and good luck to Mr John Peter Jackson, Gunther Klar, Gary Brown and Adrian Lightly are all Round, wishing him all the best in his new school in Taunton. to be commended. All that remains is to thank Mr and Mrs Taylor for all they have A House committee was formed and the members from each year had done throughout the year, and to say farewell to the leavers, wishing several meetings to discuss important matters concerning the House. them well in the future. The term was rounded off with a House party in the small dining room which was thoroughly enjoyed by all, especially the Fourth Temple Formers. Christinas At the beginning of term Mr. Drysdale became Temple's new Easter housemaster, Mr. Cranville and Mr. Brown assistant housemasters. The term started on an excellent note with David Marsh obtaining The House welcomed eleven Third Formers and six Lower Sixth a place at St. Anne's, Duncan Rayson at Brasenose and Lyndon Formers. Nelson at the Queen's College, Oxford. Clive Richards was appointed Head of House, while James Langton As usual the House participated enthusiastically in sporting became a School Monitor. The rest of the Middle Sixth Formers were activities. The Junior House Rugby team, captained by Nigel appointed as House Monitors. Durham, was particularly strong in the backs and had a comfortable We said farewell to Barnaby Hopton who joined School House and win over Queen's 36 - 10 in the first round. Jason Mellor and Jack later in the term to Francis Ritchie who joined Manor. Cooke scored seven tries between them. Despite high spirits and fierce Congratulations to Michael Cramb on obtaining a place at determination, the team's pack failed to cope with the Manor's Emmanuel College, Cambridge, and to Nicholas Green who won the forwards in the second round and went down 12-0. The enthusiasm York Municipal Under 16 Boys' Singles Tennis Tournament during of the team was shown by the additional friendly fixture against the summer holidays. Grove. The Senior House Rugby team, captained by Clive Richards, came up Cross-Country continued to be one of our strengths and although against the formidable opposition of Rise in the first round. Although the House finished fourth overall James Seaton ran an outstanding we lacked experience in many positions, the team spirit was high and race to finish second in the Senior run and Jamie Leather, under very the performance very creditable. Most notable players were James tough competition, finished third in the Junior race. Catherine Heslop Langton, Angus Duncan, Simon Cockerill and James Seaton. After an consistently ran successfully in girls' events and went on to represent entertaining match we were beaten by 20 points to 0. Simon Kay and the Girls' U18 North Yorkshire team. Clive Richards were regular members of the 1st XV and both received The first of the House's major sporting achievements of the year their colours. James Langton and Simon Cockerill played for the 2nd finally arrived in the Five-a-Side Football Competition. After just XV, Matthew Scott and James Seaton for the 3rd XV. Tom Howat, qualifying on a goal difference, the team led by the skilful expertise Guenther Klar, Peter Maloney and Conal Scholes played for the U16s, of Ian Barker beat Rise in the Semi-Finals and then went on to outplay Nigel Durham, Jason Mellor and William Robinson for the U15s. School House in the Final. A special mention must go to William Joanna Patmore played for the girls 1st XI Hockey team and Nicola Robinson who saved the day in goal several times when the defence Taylor captained the 2nd XI. was all but stranded. James Langton played a leading role in 'Savages' and David Marsh, The swimming team, not obviously born to water, struggled but Duncan Rayson, Matthew Scott, Lyndon Nelson, Alison Willmott Jonathan Coatesworth, Jack Cooke and John Grainger produced and Joanna Patmore took part in the play 'Oh What a Lovely War'. commendable performances. 51 Clive Richards represented the Hockey 1st XI and Joanna Patmore in the opening round, but went on to lose in the Final to Dronfield. kept goal for the Girls' 1st XL Mark Carpenter, the hot favourite, Our Athletic achievements augur well for the future. Jamie Leather became House Squash Champion and the House Chess team lost 3 - won both the Junior 800m and 1500m. However, Conal Scholes, who 2 to a formidable School House attack. cruised to Senior 100m, 200m and long jump victories, moves to During the term Daniel Shannon was awarded the Yorkshire School House next term. Captained by James Seaton, who clinched General Mathematics Challenge second prize and Nicola Taylor also the Senior 800m, the House finished in a very creditable third place. produced an excellent poster to win the Hans Christian Andersen Temple excelled in a wide range of sports this term, with the Junior poster prize for the Theatre Royal. 5-a-side Football team being beaten after a hard fought struggle in the The close of term brought the departure of Simon Kay, who is Semi-Final. The Shooting team finished second and the Oarsmen gallantly attempting to join our rivals, the Rise, and Alison Willmot continued to show considerable promise. who became a day boarder in Dronfield. We wish them all the best On the academic side, Temple regained the Work Cup for the sixth in their new houses. successive year and the House collected a host of prizes thanks to Lyndon Nelson, David Marsh, Adele Harrison, Mark Carpenter, Summer James Langton, William Hide, Mark Reid, Daniel Shannon, Nigel Academic and sporting activities dominated an industrious term. On Durham, Douglas Tulley and Gary Brown. the cricket front both Senior and Junior teams had convincing first A special mention should go to Duncan Rayson for his efforts to round wins over Queen's. In the Semi-Finals the Senior team (under raise money for Ethiopia, through several excellent Cuthbert the captaincy of James Langton), despite a determined performance, Soulstream band performances. fell to a strong School House side. In the Junior event Temple were The House is sorry to see the departure of James Goodman, Sholto beaten by Grove, but commendable performances from Jonathan Stewart, Conal Scholes and all the MVI and we wish them every Leatt, Mark Reid and William Robinson, who all later received their success in the future. Colours, provided a nail-biting finish. Lastly, I would like to thank Mr Drysdale for all his hard work and In Tennis, Angus Duncan and Nicholas Green, regular members of the support as well as Mr Brown, Mr Cranville and the House Monitors, First VI, along with their assisting McEnroes and Beckers beat Manor without whom the running of the House would have been impossible.

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The 1984 season was not unlike the curate's egg - good in parts. came in the last moments of the 90 minute game, which in itself was Despite only four old colours returning - two backs and two forwards a great test of the School's stamina as well as the rejuvenated Old Boys'. - great spirit and determination spurred the team on for some The following match against Headingley Colts saw the side grow in memorable victories but with these came some undistinguished confidence to obtain a well deserved victory. Gregory Taylor saw the defeats. side through to half-time 12-7 up, scoring all the points as the No. 8 For the first time in a few years the forwards all looked like forwards goal kicker, with two penalties and converting his own push-over try and certainly played like them! The backs fortunately suffered few after sterling work from Robert Baldwin and Timothy Welburn. Then injuries but never seemed quite to capitalise on the ground gained by in the second half, having conceded another penalty, an excellent try the hard work of the forwards and lacked real penetration. by the Captain James Burdass saw us through to victory. The ball The opening match against the Retiring Captain's XV was just the having been won in the maul by Jason Brewster on our own 22 meter sort of start we needed, with Patrick Burdass and David Bough giving line, the game was run open by Taylor through all the backs hands the opposition both the expertise and the commitment to ensure them to winger Bradley Reed who, beating his opposite number and a victory in a close and exciting game. The deciding push-over try drawing the full back, passed the ball inside for the winning try. 54 Against Hymers, against the run of territory perhaps, dogged Timothy Lakin secured his place for the rest of the season by playing defence in the second half by the centres Clive Richards and Simon with such effort and inevitably Brewster showed flashes of real rugby Knocker along with try saving tackling by the full-back Iain Leedham talent and flair that is the hallmark of remarkable skill that should go saw us through to an impressive win. In the first half, the only try of far in the representative melting-pot. This 23-6 score line was our the game ensuring victory was scored by Baldwin who with his typical heaviest defeat. ceaseless running followed up a well placed kick by Burdass to maul The following game against Denstone, at home, saw fine sound play the ball free from the opposition and score under the posts. being rewarded with typical forward tries for Grant and Lakin, The next match against Silcoates, away, is best forgotten. Having crashing over the line, well supported, from mauls and rucks, close in, done so well in the previous game despite a bit of pressure and quite and also another deceptive break by Burdass giving Richards the opportunity to score. The 19-15 win was as close as it suggests but the lion's share of territory we lost the game by the only score, which excellent set piece hooking by Simon Harrison and ceaseless running came in the second half - a break away, converted, try. Lethargy and by Ian Magson - despite a broken hand - ensured victory. an inability to raise our game away from home reared its ugly head We travelled away to Worksop for the next game and on a bitterly more than this once during the season. cold day ran in three tries thanks to dominant forwards with Stephen We travelled away again to Barnard Castle where, in very windy Kerr in the tight scrummage outplaying his opponent completely. The conditions, we won despite being made to play well. The forwards win set us up for a hard game against Pocklington, three days later; dominated, Alistair McGrath and Gregor Grant doing particularly our line-out play, led by Christopher Gilman, began to dominate but well. However the backs were very indecisive and at times looked as despite being 6-0 up at half time we were unable to overcome their if they did not want to score. A deceptive run by the fly-half Burdass pack's tight scrummage and went down 6-12 in the end. from some eight metres out saw us through to the first try drawing the One alarming aspect of our game began to develop just after half opposition back row and half-backs into a false sense of security by term and continued with a vengeance though to the next game against inviting them all to tackle him then accelerating slightly away, inside, Durham. That was our ability to give away stupid penalties for minor to score through the gap. This deceptive style provided us with some but obvious errors in and around the aspects of set-piece play and in timely breaks and even match winning tries later on in the season. getting off-side. Against Durham we threw away possibilities to score At Ashville the School performed well 'below par' yet again. Despite and take the lead on at least two occasions but with some 10 minutes seeming to be in real earnest their play lacked drive or penetration and to go at 16-7 down, allowed them to score two quick, unconverted, only after being 9-0 down with some 12 minutes to go did we step up tries by running with determination the full length of the field. a gear and race back to a 9-9 draw, which at least was better than Tackling in the backs was unfortunately less committed than in the past and, despite a cracking game, let ourselves down a little, 24-7. losing. After half-term we entertained Sevenoaks School, on tour from Our last home game against Giggleswick saw some classic tries by Richards on the end of a great forward rush, maul, and score, by Kent. Despite losing in a very close game 10-6, the memorable feature Gilman a set piece back peel from a line-out to crash over for an was in fact the weather. Driving rain settled in pools on the field. The excellent individual try and by the captain Burdass, who, served wind was very cold and very strong and yet in spite of these almost brilliantly by Brewster, outstripped all the cover, dashing hard and match-cancelling conditions, both sides stuck to their tasks and played straight down the middle of the field from a scrum to score under the some good 15 man rugby. posts. However some incidents during the game marred an excellent At Ampleforth we experienced the usual object lesson of how good win for the School and I was relieved and pleased at the School's the game is, at school boy level, when played at full pace and full ability to rise above it all and get on with the task in hand - to play commitment. We seemed too overawed by the occasion and trailed exciting committed rugby. 15-0 down at half-time. However, a re-girding of all things vital The last game of the season, away at Bradford, played in fog, was seemed to take place during the half-time break and a quite different a spirited performance after an unsettling start due to the bad weather School team started the second half, taking the game to the opposition which caused us to arrive very late. Having woken up at half-time 14-0 on losing out only 6-8 during that 40 minutes. As a Baptism of fire down we rallied, took the game to the opposition and lost only 18-6 55 at the final whistle, not a good way to end the season. But in a way The team: P. M. Anderson*, L. M. Armitage, C. R. Bosomworth, it rather summed it up - occasional lethargy, with not enough self- P. J. E. Brierley, S. I. Chippindale, S. R. M. Cockerill, D. J. Copley*, confidence and belief in their own ability sandwiched between R. Falkingham, D. G. M. Gray, B. P. Hopton, J. R. B. Langton*, glimpses of real flair, enthralling rugby and tremendous spirit. E. G. Moorey, D. W. Pearsall*, P. M. Toes*, T. D. Welburn*, The Morris-McGrath Trophy was awarded to Iain Leedham who D. M. D. White. seemed to have regained his ability as a good all round back, the * Awarded Colours. J.P.R. promise of which was shown in his U15 days. He was an excellent full­ back and well deserved the award. 'The Club9 Colour were awarded to: J. E. B. Burdass* (Capt.), R. M. Baldwin* (vice-Capt.), J. Brewster*, A. McGrath*, C. E. Gilman, G. Grant, S. As ever the members of the Club achieved their objective of having Knocker, S. Kerr, I. P. J. Leedham, C. Richards, B. Reed, J. Desai, an enjoyable term of rugby. However, this was despite a rather less S. Kay, T. Lakin, S. Harrison, G. Taylor. than pleasant and rather bruising opening defeat against Yarm School. *Awarded Cap. J.A.O.B. Fyling Hall proved to be a useful side with several gifted individuals, but after a convincing away defeat every member of the team gave of his best to hold them to a very creditable draw in the return. The Second XV successes included a hard earned victory over Barnard Castle and Playing for the Second XV is like joining the Foreign Legion; the convincing margins against Durham and Giggleswick. All were Colts' Field sometimes seems as remote as Africa. disappointed to lose the final match against a strong Bradford team. There were the distant expeditions: the triumphant siege at Silcoates The success that was gained was certainly due to enthusiasm and all with our siege-gun kicks and our battering ram of a pack who scored round team effort and a great deal of this was generated and the tries; and the storming of Barnard Castle where Simon Forman maintained by the fine example of the Captain, Steven Ryder. I must unfortunately got his "blighty-one" - indeed several brave comrades thank him for his efforts on and off the field. Several other members were early out of contention. There was the victory over Giggleswick, of the team were likewise "veterans" and certainly none played harder when two young guests from the Under 16 added glamour to our than Matthew Scott and James Seaton in the backs and Anthony midfield. Santorsola, Fraser Lawrence, Peter Shield and Duncan Gray in the Honour was won also in defeat, for never did we capitulate, notably forwards. Nicholas Pawson, two years younger, certainly improved at Pocklington where we might so easily have prevailed against skilful during the term to become a good fly half, and Miles Whittaker was opponents. perhaps the most improved player by the end of term. The team was The spirit at Worksop was unstoppable and memorable for Duncan sorry to lose one of its stalwarts, Jonathan Brunton, late in the term, Gray's maiden try and a hat-trick by our "savage" guest Peter Shield. with a broken leg. We had three brave Captains (not simultaneously): S. Ryder (Capt.), N. M. Ashton, M. A. Bates, A. M. Bowler, J. C. Patrick Toes - the cornerstone. Brunton, D. G. M. Gray, L. Harris, C. R. Hemsley, F. M. Lawrence, Paul Anderson - unorthodox and slick. P. E. B. Leonard, J. W. Metcalfe, D. N. E. Pawson, A. Santorsola, Daniel Pearsall - a scrum-half who might have graced many a First XV. M. D. Scott, J. M. A. Seaton, P. Shield, J. K. Sim, J. C. Smith, There were three other colours: James Langton, the pack leader, our M. V. G. Whittaker. B.A. Beau Geste, ever leading the charge, Tim Welburn, our hero at the last-ditch and David Copley, our formidable hero of the right wing, a veritable one-man cavalry charge. This season's recruits will be next season's veterans, and many gave notice of their potential, not least David White our last, safe line of defence and those hard-working forwards Robert Falkingham and Simon Cockerill. The last whistle has sounded, like the Last Post; and we disband, mes braves, we disband. 56 Senior Colts The team was selected from: J. N. Collinson* (Capt.), T. J. R. The Senior Colts can reflect on the season with considerable Wharton*, W. O. Kettlewell*, P. M. Allan*, J. F. Comley*, C. S. satisfaction having suffered only one defeat against another U16 side. Scholes*, I. S. Sim, B. W. Lowes, C. J. Walton, K. S. Price, G. D. Several players made notable improvements and will clearly make Winn, I. McDonald, J. H. Allen, W. J. R. Peacock, L. C. Kssis, their mark on Game 1 next season. The strength of the side was in the G. Klar, J. R. B. Warren, R. P. Chamieh, C. P. St. J. Warrington. back row and at halfback. William Kettlewell and Timothy Wharton * Awarded Colours. J.W.R.H. were outstanding flankers and well supported at No. 8 by Nigel Collinson the captain, who set a fine example as well as demonstrating Under 15 Colts a goal kicking ability well in advance of his years. At half back Unbeaten seasons are rare events and this season's success for the Jonathan Comley and Peter Allan played with increased confidence as Under 15s is made even more remarkable by the fact that several other the season progressed and provided Conal Scholes on the left wing the schools had the strongest sides they had had for a while. Some of the opportunity to show his undoubted attacking flair. All these players matches were alarmingly close: 8-8 against Ampleforth after being 8-0 were awarded their colours. down, 21-13 against Durham after being 13-0 down at half time. I am In the first half of the season, the overall performance of the side was still having nightmares about the last match of the season. We moderate, despite three victories against Yarm, Barnard Castle and travelled to Silcoates with four players unable to play, either injured Nunthorpe. Too often bad kicking or handling errors threw away or ill. These included the stand-off Ian Burdass who was injured in possession and certain defensive weaknesses were clearly visible at half the last five minutes of the practice the night before. His absence back. Apart from the back row, the contribution by some forwards meant that the moves which have been used to good effect all season outside the set pieces was insufficient to provide a plentiful supply of were not available and so our attacking edge was blunted. The three second phase ball. forwards missing included both second row which left me wondering In the second half of the season some of these weaknesses were whether we had sufficient strength in depth to contain one of the eliminated. The crucial turning point seemed to be after five minutes strongest sides on the circuit. It was a thrilling match, both sides into the game at Ampleforth. The home side scored twice under the having chances to score, but at 0-0 with a minute to go one of the posts in the first few minutes as if tackling had gone out of fashion. Silcoates backs broke away and seemed certain to score. Where Alistair Palmer came from I am still not sure, but his despairing tackle right From then on, greater commitment by the forwards and more effective on the goal line saved the day and the unbeaten record. There was no tackling by the backs brought the School back into the game. Although doubt who the hero was on the coach home that evening. the game was lost, the greater determination shown brought confidence into the side for the remainder of the season. With the The success has been due much more to all round team-work than introduction of Ian McDonald at hooker and the outstanding line out to individual performances. The props Jamie Wensley and Paul Barnes were sound in the tight and a force to be reckoned with when play of Gunther Klar, greater possession from set pieces was ensured. going forward with the ball in their hands. Tom White is a most The effectiveness of the forwards was also improved by the return of capable hooker, and his consistent line-out throwing was a big factor. Wharton into the back row from outside centre. With further wins Nick Hobson emerged at the start of the season as perhaps the most against Worksop and Pocklington, the latter being undoubtedly the improved player and together with Mike Donoghue the second row best performance of the term, the season's rugby was concluded with did sterling work. It was a joy to watch the 'Donaghue dummy' carve a well deserved draw at Durham against strong opposition. large holes in opposition defences, not bad for a second row forward. There was no doubt that the performance of the side and that of Perhaps the strongest asset to the team-work is the back row; Crispin several individuals improved markedly during the term. It was Hill is a fine No. 8 and superb line-out jumper who is going to frustrating that it took until the last few weeks of term for the side to improve even more in the next year or two. Not much got past Nigel demonstrate their capabilities, by which time their season was drawing Muirhead at blind side and he was responsible for much of the pack's to a close. It is hoped that they can start off next season where they effectiveness in attack. Warwick Pemberton ended up the season as left off this season! first choice open-side flanker having improved his all-round speed and 57 support play dramatically over the season. Together these three were All in all this has been a most enjoyable season for me. Not only is fit, fast and willing to put in a mammoth amount of work in a match. this group skilful and successful, more importantly they are willing It is mainly because of them that only one try was converted by the learners, hard workers and all in all a really pleasant bunch, a joy to opposition all season, their covering being so effective that almost all coach. Although they have done so well this season and their play has the tries we conceded were right out on the wings. improved in several key areas, nevertheless they still have a long way In the backs, Nigel Durham sometimes seemed an unlikely choice to go before they are playing at their very best. St. Peter's is going to as scrum-half, being rather diminutive of stature! A grittier player I have a formidable 1st team in two or three years' time. have never met however and he was well able to use his size to good Finally, my thanks to the captain Nigel Muirhead who did a fine advantage. There was never any doubt that he was number one choice job, to the whole team for making the season so successful and for the position. Ian Burdass at stand-off has a fine kick (when he is enjoyable and to a large number of loyal parents who turned up in all on song) and the best I have coached at setting up effective try-scoring conditions to support their sons, some even turning up to watch when moves from set pieces. Nick Chippindale was the most improved their sons were injured, which speaks volumes for the atmosphere on the touch-line. It was a fitting climax to a splendid season that the player of the season, his change of pace being a potential match parents should get together and treat themselves and the team to a winner. His tackling improved dramatically through the season and celebration meal, a most enjoyable evening. I have a feeling that they this was vital to the success of the side. Alistair Palmer at outside are going to be out of pocket several more times before this group centre is perhaps the most gifted player in the squad. As second leaves School, but I don't somehow think they will mind too much. highest try scorer and a most capable goal kicker, he ends up the top The following formed the main squad: P. R. Barnes, S. J. Branston, points scorer of the season. The two wingers saved several matches I. W. Burdass, N. M. Chippindale, M. D. Donoghue, N. P. Durham, with their strong tackling and both got their fair share of tries, Jason C. J. Hill, N. E. Hobson, J. H. Mellor, N. D. Muirhead, A. S. Mellor, top try scorer, and Matthew Spence scoring several from cross Palmer, W. G. N. Pemberton, W. J. Robinson, M. D. Spence, J. W. kicks from Ian Burdass, this move being responsible for the win Wensley, T. B. White. against Durham. It was always a problem to select the full-back, Also played: S. R. Barlow, R. Falkingham, M. R. Grewer, N. R. W. William Robinson having sound defence and a lovely kick, Simon Jackson, T. I. Moodycliffe, D. N. Normington, N. J. Patchett. Branston particularly good at supporting the backs in attack. D.J.R. 1 . f'1

58 Under 14 Colts Team members: G. H. Allen, J. S. Berrington, D. M. J. Clavell, T. E. J. Cooper, J. D. Hill, C. S. Mindenhall, A. P. Ruder, R. A. R. A combination of injuries, lack of strength in depth and fragility in Atkinson, J. S. Baldwin, M. J. Copley, R. Hutchinson, J. P. Sawkill, certain key positions proved too much of handicap ensuring that this P. A. White, T. R. Bosomworth, M. C. Camacho, D. M. Lings, R. was no more than a mediocre season. I. Sellers, J. A. Walther, K. D. Black, G. D. Gummery, J. R. Jupp, The early season fixtures saw a lack of co-ordination as positional and J. C. Tattersall. S.A.C. personnel changes were required and the opening match imposed an air of gloom on the season as two members of the pack occupied hospital beds for much of the afternoon, leaving more gaps to be filled. My thanks, however, to the Black, Sawkill and Tattersall families for their help on that day and their loyalty throughout the remainder of the season. The first success of the year came after resounding defeats by Hymers College and Silcoates School when a determined effort by all paved the way for victory against Barnard Castle. This was the start of a purple patch in which three of the season's five victories were achieved. Even though the Ashville centre scored four tries, the result only went against us in the dying seconds of a thrilling match. A magnificent display of tackling, especially by Peter White and Jamie Tattersall prevented a rout by Ampleforth. Sadly this was the only match in which the tackling ever reached the required standard. A solid forward display and astute tactical play by Richard Hutchinson helped us gain the upper hand at Drax, a performance repeated in the defeat of Worksop. The Christmas Term drew to a close with heavy defeats by an excellent Pocklington side and a tenacious Durham squad but the narrow victory at Giggleswick provided a welcome present. A combination of the weather and the 'flu bug wrecked the Easter term allowing little constructive work to be undertaken. Only a poor handling display prevented the final fixture from being an end of season trouncing of Drax. In general, the season was disappointing, the most worrying feature of all being the poor team spirit, perhaps caused by the fact that there was no one individual who was prepared to lead the team. Too many were concerned about apportioning blame rather than trying to rectify errors. Some individuals, however, never gave up; Mark Camacho has the makings of a first rate hooker and Richard Hutchinson made rapid progress throughout the season, particularly in his place kicking. Under 14 Colts 'B' Philip Sawkill and Jamie Tattersall tried hard but were frequently Although results were poor the boys always gave of their best and presented with a ball in retreat. The back row of Robert Sellers, Adam never allowed the difference in physique to deter them. Their attitude Atkinson and James Baldwin work effectively and show promise, the was good and I am sure that as they grow their results will improve. latter in particular, whose efforts during the season never waned. Team: R. Jupp, A. Packer, C. Deakin, G. Allen, M. Copley, M. Perhaps everyone will follow his example next year but it is clear Lockwood, S. Walker, N. Julius, R. Tucker, P. Birch, J. Berrington, that only a united effort will ensure any improvement in the team's S. Gaunt, D. Lings, A. Ruder, D. White, K. Black, A. Taylor, M. performances. Groom, M. Forman, N. Richman. PJ.S. 59 First XV Sept 19th Retiring Captain's XV Home Lost 6 10 Sept 22nd Headlingley Colts Home Won 16 10 Sept 29th Hymers College Home Won 9 6 Under 15 Colts Oct 6th Silcoates School Away Lost 0 6 Sept 29th Hymers College Home Won 40 4 Oct 13th Barnard Castle School Away Won 11 0 Oct 6th Silcoates School Home Won 17 4 Oct 17th Ashville College Away Drew 9 9 Oct 13th Barnard Castle School Home Won 20 8 Nov 3rd Sevenoaks School Home Lost 6 10 Oct 17th Ashville College Home Won 36 0 Nov 10th Ampleforth College Away Lost 6 23 Nov 10th Ampleforth College Away Drew 8 8 Nov 14th Denstone College Home Won 19 15 Nov 14th Drax School Away Won 44 4 Nov 17th Worksop College Away Won 16 6 Nov 17th Worksop College Home Won 42 0 Nov 24th Pocklington School Home Lost 6 12 Nov 24th Pocklington School Home Won 15 8 Dec 1st Durham School Home Lost 7 24 Dec 1st Durham School Home Won 21 13 Dec 8th Giggleswick School Home Won 21 13 Dec 8th Giggleswick School Away Won 21 8 Dec 12th Bradford Grammar School Away Lost 6 18 Feb 2nd Nunthorpe School Home Won 28 0 Feb 9th Hymers College Away Won 38 4 Feb 27th Ashville College Away Won 23 0 Mar 9th Silcoates School Away Drew 0 0 Second XV Sept 29th Hymer's College . .. : Home Lost Oct 6th Silcoates School Away Won 33 6 Oct 13th Barnard Castle School Away Won 16 0 Oct 17th Ashville College Home Won 18 0 Nov 3rd Woodhouse Grove School Home Lost 4 8 Under 14 Colts Nov 10th Ampleforth College Home Lost 4 31 Sept 29th Hymers College Away Lost 0 28 Nov 17th Worksop College .Away Won 32 0 Oct 6th Silcoates School Home Lost 6 40 Nov 24th Pocklington School Away Lost 13 20 Oct 13th Barnard Castle School Home Won 12 4 Dec 1st Durham School Home Lost 3 19 Oct 17th Ashville College Home Lost 11 20 Dec 8th Giggleswick School Home Won 18 3 Nov 10th Ampleforth College Home Lost 0 32 Dec 12th Bradford Grammar School Away Lost 9 22 Nov 14th Drax School Away Won 22 10 Nov 17th Worksop College Home Won 16 0 Nov 24th Pocklington School Away Lost 3 44 Dec 1st Durham School Away Lost 0 34 'The Club' Dec 8th Giggleswick School Away Won 13 10 Sept 29th Yarm School 1st XV Away Lost 3 34 Feb 2nd Nunthorpe School Home Lost 8 14 Oct 6th Fylinghall School 1st XV Away Lost 0 21 Feb 9th Hymers College Home Lost 0 39 Oct 13th Barnard Castle School Away Won 8 4 Feb 27th Ashville College Away Lost 4 26 Nov 10th Ampleforth College Home Lost 3 28 Mar 9th Drax School Home Won 32 12 Nov 14th Fylinghall School 1st XV Home Drew 9 9 Nov 17th Worksop College Away Lost 6 8 Dec 1st Durham School Home Won 17 7 Dec 8th Giggleswick School Away Won 20 7 Dec 12th Bradford GS Away Lost 6 24 Under 14 Colts

60 Hockey The delayed start of the season caused by the weather never seemed to be caught up. Initially our only hockey was matches, and having played them, the weather closed in and prevented any outdoor practices from taking place. The flu which was with us for much of the term meant that any stability in teams or in styles of play was difficult to achieve. The First Eleven captained by Simon Knocker slowly developed a pattern of play, and towards the end of the season were showing some considerable talent as individuals and also as a team. Many players who are leaving will, if they continue to play, bring to their clubs a lot of skill, developed by hard work and experience. Congratulations are due to Tim Wharton, who was selected to play for the Yorkshire Under Sixteen Eleven. The Second Eleven, captained by Gregor Grant, brought their usual enthusiasm, skill and dash to the game and seemed to enjoy the matches greatly. As usual the Colts Eleven gained experience rapidly as the term progressed. They have every reason to be pleased with their results, particularly at the end of the season. My thanks to everyone in the Club and to my colleagues for making it an enjoyable season. The following represented the First Eleven, S. P. Knocker*, P. M. Toes*, R. M. Baldwin*, I. S. Magson*, D. W. Pearsall*, P. M. Results Gaunt*, J. E. B. Burdass*, R. M. Pallister, W. G. S. Black*, I. P. J. Leedham, G. Y. Taylor*, J. Brewster*, T. J. R. Wharton*, C. P. First Eleven Second Eleven Bootham School Won 5-1 Bootham School Won 3-2 Richards*, A. J. McGrath. Hall Cross Comprehensive Hall Cross Comprehensive The stick was awarded to S. P. Knocker. School Lost 2-0 School Won 3-1 Ashville College Won 3-0 Bootham School Drawn 2-2 The Burn Trophy was awarded to D. W. Pearsall. Scarborough College Lost 0-7 Scarborough College Lost 1-0 Pandas H.C Lost 2-3 Pandas H.C. Lost 3-1 The following represented the Second Eleven, S. R. M. Cockerill*, Trent College Lost 5-0 Scarborough Sixth Form A. J. McGrath*, G. Grant*, C. H. Bond, P. M. Anderson, S. Worksop College Lost 1-0 College Lost 1-4 Leeds G.S. Won 3-1 Worksop College Lost 1-3 Forman*, S. Ryder, C. R. Bosomworth*, A. C. Robinson*, T. D. Nunthorpe School Won 1-0 Leeds G.S. Won 3-1 Welburn, F. M. Lawrence, R. M. Pallister*, J. M. Stewart, J. W. Styx H.C. Lost 4-0 Barnard Castle School Lost 2-3 Sellers, I. P. J. Leedham*, T. D. Summers, C. P. Richards, D. M. Easingwold School Won 3-0 Retiring Captain's XI Won 1-0 D. White. Wellensyans H.C. Won 3-2 President's XI Lost 3-1 Pocklington School Drawn 0-0 The following represented the Colts Eleven, G. D. Winn*, S. R. D. Northallerton G.S. (Indoor) Won 1 Stewart*, C. S. Scholes*, P. E. B. Leonard*, B. W. Lowes, J. P. Lost 1 Scarborough College Won 2-1 Ogden, J. N. Collinson* (Captain), W. O. Kettlewell*, S. P. Desai*, Bootham School Lost 0-3 C. J. Walton*, G. R. Ashworth, J. S. Lee, D. J. F. Harryman, O. F. Leeds G.S. Won 4-0 Barnard Castle School Won 1-0 Al-Salehi, J. C. Rhodes, K. S. Price. Pocklington School Won 2-1 * Colours R.H.H. 61 Girl's Hockey Despite sub-zero temperatures, pouring rain and a gloomy forecast by Mr Paterson, the team's first games at the Under 18 Rally produced a remarkable result - we were joint winners with Sherburn School! The blend of experienced Middle School players and talented, new Lower Sixth girls under the determined captaincy of Sandra Skellern has proved an almost unbeatable combination this season. In many of the more difficult games such as the ones against Scarborough College and the College of Ripon and York, St. John, the team's performance improved noticeably and as a result some excellent hockey was played. The high scoring rate reflected the team's total commitment and in particular the skill of Lorna Hambly whose personal contribution was well into double figures. It was pleasing to see an enthusiastic 2nd XI containing some previously unrecognised Middle Sixth hockey players ably assisted by many from the new Lower Sixth. The team's approach was wholehearted as the game against Joseph Rowntree School revealed. The game in question was played in a thunderstorm, sub-zero temperatures and initially delayed by four horses running wild over the pitch chased by an irate woman in jodhpurs. Such drama failed to dampen the spirit of the 2nd XI and many of the survivors should grace the 1st XI next season!. Success in the first round of the Mercian Indoor Tournament meant that the squad went to represent North Yorkshire in the North of England Finals in Blackpool during the Easter holidays. The opposition from Merseyside and Lancashire proved to be significantly better prepared and experienced. Nevertheless those who played gave of their best and,I hope, enjoyed it. Congratulations to Karen Clarkson and Lorna Hambly who were chosen for the York and District Under 18 Team. Lorna Hambly was also selected to play for the North of England Under 18 Team and toured with them in Holland during the Easter holidays. I hope that those who played this season have shared in the enjoyment which hard work, success and the game of hockey provide. My thanks go to Mrs. Shepherd for her assistance and to Sandra Skellern who led the side by example. The following represented the 1st XI: S. Skellern* (Captain), K. Clarkson*, R. Iveson, C. Lamb*, P. Gordon*, H. Carrier, L. Hambly*, N. Stephenson, J. Patmore*, J. Ward*, V. Rigby, Lorna Hambly E. Bennett. 62 The following represented the 2nd XI: N. Taylor (Captain), S. when compared to 1983-4, but later in the season showed much of his Galbraith, V. Atkinson, H. Benton, P. Barlow, J. Chapman, A. previous speed and determination and completely dominated many Campbell, K. Hamilton, L. Stubbs, C. Heslop, S. Netherwood, S. opponents. Andrew Clavell and Stephen Ryder, although both in the Hopkinson, A. Hudson, C. Campbell. Middle VI, had their first season of 1st V squash, and both improved The following represented the Indoor Team: S. Skellern (Captain), steadily, Andrew playing a more thoughtful and accurate game, and J. Patmore, C. Lamb, J. Ward, K. Clarkson, V. Rigby, L. Hambly, Stephen able to raise the pace and put pressure on all but very good P. Gordon, R. Iveson, S. Galbraith. opponents. Both David Simpson, the regular number 5 (but he played ^Colours D.M.P. at all positions up to number 2 because of injuries and illness) and James Burdass, an ever-ready reserve, played really well during the Results second term. David won seven of his last eight matches, as he gained experience and confidence, and James won seven of the nine matches First Eleven Second Eleven in which he played during the season. Under IS Rally Joseph Rowntree School Lost 0-2 Mill Mount School Won 1-0 Ashville College Won 2-1 The fourth form group was coached by Mrs Shepherd during the Joseph Rowntree School Won 2-0 Queen Anne Grammar Christmas Term, and by Mr Hamilton during the Easter Term. All Queen Anne Grammar School Won 3-0 School Drawn 0-0 Queen Margaret's School Lost 4-3 the players showed a great deal of enthusiasm and commitment, and In the Final Played 4: Won 2: Drawn 0: Lost 2. Sherburn School Drawn 0-0 often great steadiness and common sense in the excitement of their matches. The results obtained were excellent, and all the boys who Retiring Captain's XI Won 4-0 Indoor Hockey Great Ayton School Won 11-0 Queen Anne Grammar played for the U15 should be aiming to play enough to compete for Mill Mount School Lost 0-4 School Won 6-1 1st V places next year. The Under 14 group, coached by Mr Stephen York Women's Junior XI Lost 0-1 Joseph Rowntree School Won 5-1 Pocklington School Won 3-0 Joseph Rowntree School Won 5-2 and then Mrs Shepherd, also showed much enthusiasm and although Rowntree Ladies Drawn 2-2 Mercian Indoor Competition: 1st round unsuccessful in their two matches can all be pleased by the progress Scarborough College Won 3-2 Hustler School Won 5-3 The Mount School Won 6-0 Northallerton Grammar made in their standard of play. Huntington School Won 6-0 School Won 4-2 In the House Match Final Dronfield beat Rise in an exciting College of Ripon and St. Thirsk School Won 2-1 John 2nd XI Won 4-1 North of England Final: contest, to win the trophy for the first time. Both teams had reached Selby Tertiary College Lost 0-3 Notre Dame School Drawn 2-2 the Final comfortably, and produced some excellent squash, all the Scarborough Sixth Form Whitecliffe Mount School Lost 6-2 College Won 2-1 St. Julie's High School Lost 8-2 players doing justice to their ability. The Rise Junior Team, after York Women's Junior XI Drawn 0-0 Queen Mary School Lost 8-0 struggling a little in the first round, beat Manor in another nail-biting Queen Anne Grammar Played 10: Won 6: Drawn 1: Lost 3 School Won 2-0 Matches were cancelled against: Queen Anne Final. Fulford School Won 4-1 Grammar School, York College, Fulford Played 19: Won 12: Drawn 4: Lost 3 School, Lady Lumley's School, Fyling Hall The Individual Final was between the two top seeds. Rather against Goals for 50: Goalsagainst 15 School and Joseph Rowntree School. the odds Leman Harris took a deserved 2 games to 1 lead against Peter Allan, the top seed, but Peter was able to control the pace of the game later, and by careful placement began to induce errors. Peter won a Squash very sporting match 3-2. Captain: Leman Harris. 1st V: P. M. Allan, L. Harris, A. N. Clavell, S. Ryder, D. Q. Only two matches were won in the first term, but in the Easter Simpson, J. E. B. Burdass Term, despite the ravages of 'flu, we had seven good wins and some Also played: N. J. Muirhead, M. R. Carpenter, B. J. Steel, G. Y. satisfying individual performances. Peter Allan continues to improve, Taylor. although he often found himself short of pace and stamina when Played 18: Won 9: Drawn 1: Lost 8. playing against very fast opponents at first string. He played excellent Under 15: N. D. Muirhead, J. D. Stubbs, D. M. J. Clavell, M. R. shots when given the chance, and the experience gained should stand Grewer, T. B. White, N. E. Wilkinson. him in good stead next year. Leman Harris, starting the season Also played: R. A. R. Atkinson, J. N. Renshaw. tentatively because of a niggling injury, had only moderate results Played 11: Won 10: Lost 1. J.R.L. 63 Swimming This year began back in October, finishing off the previous year's good fortune as the School was represented at the National English Schools Team Finals held in Darlington. Kevin Rollo, last year's captain, Ian Magson, James Hall and Philip Tindall swam the Senior H. WATSON & SON Freestyle Relay and came ninth overall in the country - a great achievement for those individuals and the School itself. (YORK) LIMITED The Easter term saw fine individual performances from Ian Magson, Sandra Skellern, Karen Clarkson and Angus Brown who along with Philip Tindall, James Hall, Sarah Hopkinson and Sally Campbell produced splendid team performances to win both the boys BUILDERS and CONTRACTORS and girls senior age group awards at the local Secondary Schools Gala. The under fifteen team also contributed well to ensure the boys' relay trophy remained with us. The initial quartet, along with Jack Cooke of the under fifteen team, went on to represent York in the District Gala and the first mentioned pair, having won there, went on to the Regional Gala. House Building, Alterations and The Summer term started off with the usual keen contest between Bootham, Bolton and Barnard Castle. However, apart from the Senior Repairs Freestyle Relay team and Lisham Harris for the under sixteens, no other first places were recorded by us - a bad omen for the season to start with. In the John Parry Relays our only finalists were the Senior Freestyle team who came a close third. In our match against Pocklington despite winning five of the twelve individual events our Relay squads could not do enough to secure a win. However, as the results show, a draw at both Senior and under sixteen levels showed just how close a contest the Gala proved to be. HAWTHORNE GROVE The following week saw us travel to Ampleforth to compete against them and Bootham, but with only five individual wins from Ian HEWORTH - YORK Magson, Joseph Fricker and Ben Lowes and with Ampleforth winning all the Relays, the result, coming second, was inevitable. However we went to London for the Public Schools Relays with the Telephone: Senior Freestyle Team of Magson, Hall, Tindall and Fricker, where we managed to come eighth out of some seventy schools, beating all 22372 and 20017 the other Northern Schools who entered and just missed the Final by only a second or so, in a time that, as a School, we have only beaten twice before - once when we won the event outright and once when we came third. Against Leeds, despite the under sixteen team fighting back to win both its relays, we suffered our heaviest defeat. Not downhearted we travelled away again for the first match after half term to Worksop, INTER-HOUSE SWIMMING GALA where with an excellent Senior team result we were able to win overall Under Fourteen Age Group quite comfortably. Individual Medley R. I. Sellers (Grove) 77.2 sees. Then came the Division's Team Championships. Here, the Senior 50yds Back Stroke J. D. Hill (Grove) 37.9 sees, 50yds Breast Stroke S. A. Bailey (Dronfield) 40.9 sees. team of Magson, Tindall, Hall, Hilton and Brown came third in the 50yds Butterfly R. I. Sellers (Grove) 35.1 sees, Medley Relay but first - Yorkshire Champions - in the Freestyle Event 50yds Freestyle R. A. R. Atkinson - a fine performance by all the swimmers involved. We finished with (Dronfield) 30.9 sees. Medley Relay Grove 63.8 sees. a time just outside the qualifying time for the National Finals but still Freestyle Relay Grove 57.6 sees, may have done well enough to qualify once more for the October Championships - we keep our fingers crossed and wish the swimmers Under Fifteen Age Group good luck. Individual Medley J. A. Cooke (Temple) 73.8 sees. 50yds Back Stroke J. A. Cooke (Temple) 32.9 sees. In our final match against Durham, despite a much more close and 50yds Breast Stroke J. D. Grainger (Temple) 34.8 sees. exciting match than the scores tell us, we went down, overall, yet with 50yds Butterfly A. T. Comley (Manor) 31.8 sees. the Junior team of Robert Sellers, Justin Hill, James Berrington, 50yds Freestyle J. A. Cooke (Temple) 27.0 sees. Medley Relay Temple 59.6 sees. Stewart Bailey, Christopher Gummery and Miles Lockwood Freestyle Relay Grove 52.9 sees. producing their best performances of the season and their first, well- deserved success. Under Sixteen Age Group There may be one or two more losses than wins in the results table, Individual Medley J. A. Fricker (Queen's) 70.7 sees. however, the attitude and efforts of all the swimmers are to be 50yds Back Stroke B. W. Lowes (Grove) 32.4 sees. 50yds Breast Stroke D. N. E. Pawson (Rise) 33.9 sees. commended, as they always swam to the very best of their ability and 50yds Butterfly J. A. Fricker (Queen's) 30.7 sees. represented the School well. 50yds Freestyle J. A. Fricker (Queen's) 26.5 sees. Medley Relay School 58.4 sees. In the report last year I wrote of the exploits and exceptional talents Freestyle Relay Manor 49.9 sees. of the captain, Kevin Rollo. This year I feel it would also be remiss of me if I did not extend similar heart-felt thanks on behalf of the Senior Age Group School to Ian Magson, this year's captain. His contribution has also Individual Medley I. S. Magson (Grove) 62.0 sees. been immeasurable and along with James Hall and Philip Tindall, 50yds Back Stroke J. Brewster (Rise) 32.1 sees. 100yds Back Stroke I. S. Magson (Grove) 69.2 sees. their performances particularly in team relay events will be 50yds Breast Stroke L. Harris (Dronfield) 36.4 sees. remembered, as records, for many years to come. 100yds Breast Stroke J. H. Wake (Queen's) 77.4 sees. 50yds Butterfly P. M. Tindall (Queen's) 28.2 sees. School colours were awarded to Ian Magson (Grove), Angus Brown, 50yds Freestyle P. M. Tindall (Queen's) 25.2 sees. Philip Tindall, James Hall and Joseph Fricker (all Queen's), Sandra 100yds Freestyle I. S. Magson (Grove) 55.9 sees. Medley Relay Rise 58.2 sees. Skellern and Michael Hilton (Dronfield). J.A.O.B. Freestyle Relay Grove 47.7 sees.

Inter-House Gala Results: Results 1. Grove 101 pts. 5. School 46 pts. J i S Total 2. Queens 70 pts. 6. Manor 44 pts, Bootham School 63-68L 67-56W 71-69W 201-193W 3. Dronfield 66 pts 7. Temple 41 pts. Bolton School 63-69L 67-91L 71-68W 201-228L 4. Rise 58 pts. Barnard Castle School 63-93L 67-84L 71-84L 201-261L Pocklington School 27-49L 38-38D 38-38D 103-125L Inter-House Standards Cup: Ampleforth College 27-57L 41-58L 41-57L 109-172L Bootham School 27-44L 41-29W 41-30W 109-103 W 1. Rise 7.08 pts. (average per boy 2. Grove 6.84 pts. Worksop College 21-35L 53-36W 65-24W 139-95W 3. Manor 6.80 pts. out of 12 pis.) 4. Temple 6.76 pts. Durham School 57-52W 50-59L 42-67L 149-178L 5. Dronfield 6.67 pts. 6. Queens 6.16 pts. Leeds G.S. 29-58L 41-46L 37-48L 107-152L 7. School 6.08 pts. 65 Shooting Cross Country The annual Inter-House Shooting Cup was reclaimed by Queen's at The School teams had a good season. The First Team was built the end of the Summer Term, 1984. Also at the end of the Summer round the established runners, Michael Bates completing his fourth Term three members of the School Shooting Team left, David Carr, year in the First Team, Steven Carr, Simon Harrison, Matthew Michael Cass (Capt.) and David Wombell; we wish them all the best Hopcraft, James Seaton and James Semlyen. Unfortunately this team for the future. was never fielded and altogether nineteen boys represented the First David Copley took over as Captain of Shooting for 1984-85 and was Team. pleased to welcome Steven Carr, Richard Carr and Mark Cowling into At the York Trials, all eight of the team finished in the top twelve the 'A' team (or more aptly named the 'C team). and qualified to run in the North Yorkshire Championships. James The Christmas Term was spent preparing for the Skill-at-Arms Seaton won the York Individual title, with Michael Bates third, and meeting at Strensall, where we were able to sight-in the .303 Lee- last year's winner, Ian Magson, fourth. The team title was won for the Enfields on the 30m range. fourth year running. A narrow defeat by Durham was followed by a The competition began well with Douglas Tulley (the reserve) convincing win against Silcoates, compensation for the two point scooping up a handsome cash prize on the 'Pool Bull'. The team then defeat in November. Our first race against Hymers College was won went on to a closely fought fight with Ampleforth and Welbeck by Michael Bates with James Seaton and two opposition runners all College, coming very close to the prizes, but alas had to settle for third finishing within three seconds of him. A weak team went to place, which is no disgrace, for nine other schools took part. Ampleforth two days after the InterHouse Run and were no match for The .22 range at School was in regular use with both rifles and two a strong Ampleforth Second Team. Illness and injury saw four new Smith and Wesson pistols. It also allowed new members to learn runners make their First Team debuts at the Invitation Meeting, about weapon handling and safety, whilst the shooting team could including three fourth formers, who ran well to finish eighth of the learn about the finer aspects of shooting. eleven teams. The final First Team race of the season was at The beginning of the Summer Term was taken up preparing for the Woodhouse Grove and only five runners were able to travel. With four 7.62mm target rifle competition which is in its second year. Despite to score, the team beat Woodhouse Grove, but were narrowly beaten being limited to only one day per week due to the full time option by a Hipperholme team which included the National champion. being abolished, Captain Tooms still managed to get a 30m range to The Girls' Team retained the York and District title again, with sight the rifles. Catherine Heslop 5th, Helen Benton 6th, Anne Hudson 7th, Victoria At the competition Steven Carr won the 'Pool Bull'. After the first Rigby 8th, Elizabeth Ashton 11th and Penny Barlow 12th. Four of the shoot at 200m we stormed into the lead but at the 300m shoot, team went on to the North Yorkshire Championships, with Catherine Ampleforth were breathing down our necks. However, the 500m Heslop finishing seventh and qualifying for the team to run in the shoot saw some excellent shooting which enabled us to become English Schools' Championships at Norwich, where she finished 'Champion Team for the Cadet Target Rifle Competition 1985'. 287th. This meant that we not only collected a huge team cup but personal The Under Fifteen Team had mixed results including convincing pewter tankards as well. David Copley also won the second best wins against Silcoates and Woodhouse Grove, where they finished individual shot and Richard Carr won the third best individual shot, 2,3,4,5,6. Malcolm Bagley, Anthony Burcham, Philip Holt, which out of forty four people is very good. As a result of such good Christopher Midgley and Stephen Proudley were the main runners for shooting Steven Carr, Richard Carr and Mark Cowling were awarded the team, which was strengthened by some of the under fourteen colours and David Copley was re-awarded his colours. runners and Nigel Muirhead when available. Undoubtedly our On behalf of the Team a very big thank-you goes to Captain Tooms strongest team is at the under fourteen level. Five of the team ran for for all his hard work and help both behind the scenes and in the field; the under fifteens, and the team was unbeaten. The York Trials, with for without his support and work we would not have taken the 24 of the 30 eligible schools competing, were won emphatically, James trophies home. Leather (6) and Adrian Buck (10) qualifying for the York and District D.C. Team. 66 At Durham, with six to score, the team had the first six finishers, and 26th January v Durham School (Away) 9th March Ampleforth College Invitation 1st VIII Durham School 35 pts. 1st Ampleforth College 52 pts. at Woodhouse Grove, with four to count, and Adrian Buck missing St. Peter's School 44 pts. 2nd Welbeck College 92 pts. with a knee injury, the team had the first five finishers. James U15 Durham School 27 pts. 3rd Worksop College 94 pts. St. Peter's School 59 pts. 4th Ampleforth College 2nd 166 pts. Berrington, Richard Hutchinson and Andrew Taylor ran well U14 St. Peter's School 21 pts. 5th Barnard Castle School 224 pts. throughout the season, and this year group should produce excellent Durham School 61 pts. 6th Durham School 226 pts. results in the future. The following have represented the School this 7th Welbeck College 2nd 266 pts. 6th February v Silcoates School (Home 8th St. Peter's School 308 pts. season: 1st VIII St. Peter's School 28 pts. 9th Ashville College 315 pts. U14: M. C. Camacho, M. J. Copley, M. B. Quaker, S. A. Walker. Silcoates School 58 pts. 10th Hymers College 322 pts. U15 St. Peter's School 27 pts. 11th Pocklington School 410 pts. U15 & U14: J. S. Berrington, A. N. Buck, R. Hutchinson, T. J. Silcoates School 56 pts. Leather, A. J. Taylor. 10th March Rowntrees Relay at York 9th February v Hymers College (Home St. Peter's School 'A' 6th U15: C. H. Adcock, D. J. James, W. S. Moralee, N. D. Muirhead, 1st VIII St. Peter's School 30 pts. St. Peter's School 'B' 7th S. M. Proudley. Hymers College 48 pts. 13th March v Hipperholme School and U16 & U15: J. A. Cooke, P. J. M. Holt. 20th February v Ampleforth College (Away) Woodhouse Grove School at Woodhouse Grove U16: D. M. Austin, M. R. Davies, M. L. Plummer. Ampleforth College 2nd VIII 23 pts. 1st VI Hipperholme School 18 pts. St. Peter's School 1st VIII 63 pts. St. Peter's School 24 pts. 1st, U16 & U15: M. R. K. Bagley, C. Midgley. U15 Ampleforth College 26 pts. Woodhouse Grove School 41 pts. 1st & U16: M. J. Blissett. St. Peter's School 53 pts. U15 VI St. Peter's School 14 pts. 1st: N. G. Andrews, M. A. Bates, C. H. Bond, D. A. Calderhead, Woodhouse Grove School 26 pts. U14 VI St. Peter's School 10 pts. S. G. Carr, S. P. Harrison, M. G. Hopcraft, I. S. Magson, A. U. Woodhouse Grove School 31 pts. Mclnnes, S. Ryder, J. M. A. Seaton, J. J. Semlyen, J. C. Street, A. D. Tweedy, H. R. Young. J.K.R. A Results INTER-HOUSE CROSSMA COUNTRY i Seniors House Team Results 2nd October Milk in Action Cross-Country Cup 3rd Snaith School 230 pts. 1. J E B Burdass (Rise) 1. Grove 46 pts. at Harrogate 4th Selby H.S. 270 pts. 2. J M A Seaton (Temple) 2. Rise 94 pts. 1st Batley High School 17 pts. 5th St Peter's School 279 pts. 3. I S Magson (Grove) 3. Temple 120 pts. 2nd John Smeaton High School 54 pts. 6th Brayton School 320 pts. 4. M A Bates (Rise) 4. School 131 pts. 3rd Joseph Rowntree School 69 pts. 7th Nunthorpe School 323 pts. 5. J J Semlyen (Grove) 5. Queen's 171 pts. 4th St. Peter's School 73 pts. 8th Barlby School 344 pts. 6. M J Blissett (Grove) 6. Manor 222 pts. 5lh Leeds G.S. 73 pts. 9th Beckfield School 521 pts. 6th Rossett H.S. 78 pts. 7. S P Harrison (Grove) 7. Dronfield 227 pts. U14 7th Nab Wood G.S. 101 pts. 8. M G Hopcraft (Manor) 1st St. Peter's School 129 pts. 8th Rishworth School 151 pts. 9. A D Tweedy (School) 2nd Tadcaster School 182 pts. 10. S. Ryder (Rise) 10 November York University Relays 3rd Joseph Rowntree School 236 pts. 1 4th Selby H.S. 272 pts. St Peter's 'A 40th (6th school team) Juniors House Team Results 5th Brayton School 295 pts. St Peter's 'B' 48th (9th school team) 1. C Midgley (School) 1. Rise 45.0 pts. 6th Acomb School 303 pts. 2. N D Muirhead (School) 2. School 45.5 pts. 14 November v Silcoates School (away) 7th Nunthorpe School 311 pts. 3. T J Leather (Temple) 3. Dronfield 49.8 pts. 1st VIII Silcoates School ' 38 pts. 8th Carlton School 362 pts. 4. A N Buck (Rise) 4. Grove 62.8 pts. St. Peter's School 40 pts. 9th Beckfield School 368 pts. 5. S M Proudley (School) 5. Temple 73.5 pts. U15 Silcoates School 37 pts. 10th Barlby School 374 pts. 6. Manor 77.1 pts. St. Peter's School 41 pts. 6. P J M Holt (Temple) 7. W G N Pemberton (Queen's) 7. Queen's 79.5 pts. 24th January York and District Trials (Girls) at 8. J H Mellor (Temple) 2 3 January York and District Trials at Tadcaster Sherburn 9. M R K. Bagley (Dronfield) Open Open 1st St. Peter's School 33 pts. 10. A J Taylor (Grove) 1st St Peter's School 49 pts. 2nd Nunthorpe School 70 pts. 2nd Mill Mount School 58 pts. These are averages, which are worked out by taking the 1/16 1st Tadcaster School 61 pts. accumulated score and dividing it by the number of runners 2nd Bar G.S. 213 pts. per House. 67 The 1985 season was very disappointing. Out of seventeen matches, On the whole, the bowling was steady, but it lacked aggression and only three were won, six were lost and the remainder were drawn, penetration. Taylor had plenty of pace, but was erratic and did not although four were abandoned. It is not easy to sum up clearly why take the wickets which one might have expected. Forman took a long a potentially strong squad fared so badly. I have never seen a St. time to get fit and it was only late in the season that he threatened to Peter's XI play with such lack of life and purpose. Certainly the take wickets. After a niggling back injury Muirhead improved depressing weather contributed to the lethargy, but it did not excuse considerably in the last four weeks of the season and responded well it. Towards the end of term, the early departure from School of the to the opportunity of using the new ball. Ian Barker had some good captain Gregory Taylor was a severe blow, which removed the team's days, bui. unfortunately he did not bowl as well as in the previous strike bowler and most experienced batsman. season. In general he bowled too slowly and could not settle into a On paper the batting was strong, but only two players showed any steady rhythm. Brewster had some success and spun the ball consistency. James Burdass with 623 runs was easily the heaviest considerably, but he bowled too many loose deliveries and was rather scorer and was only twice dismissed early in the innings. He has expensive. Guy Black showed great promise in practice, but did not developed into a good player, particularly on firm pitches, and his bowl quite as well in matches. If he perseveres, he could become a fine quiet sensible attitude was important to the team. Nigel Muirhead had bowler; he has a good action and a lot of ability. a very good first season in the 1st XI. For an Under 15 Colt, he played The winner of the Fielding Cup was Jason Brewster. Throughout with a refreshingly aggressive style and no little courage and was the the term he fielded outstandingly, always putting the batsmen under second highest run scorer. Last year's other opener, Patrick Toes, had pressure and chasing the ball with speed and determination. a disappointing term and eventually lost his place. He was unlucky to Unfortunately, hard as they tried, none of the other fielders had the suffer a dislocated thumb in the second match, but his lack of mobility athleticism to be better than average, although Muirhead's catching severely restricted his stroke play. His place was taken by Under 14 was never found wanting. Colt, Richard Hutchinson, who had scored a prolific number of runs The Senior Inter-House Competition was won, as expected, by the in the Junior team. He showed great promise and played very well in Rise, who comfortably beat School House in the Final. The Junior his first two matches, but found life difficult on some poor pitches late Competition produced some outstanding cricket with some very close in the season. He has a good technique and his time will come. David finishes. In the Final, a four off the last ball of the match enabled the White came into the team towards the end of term, full of confidence Grove to defeat the Rise. after some big scores in the 2nd XI and he played, some promising After an interval of three years, the School took part in a festival innings, particularly a match-winning 55 not out against Trent during the week after the end of term. Cranleigh was the host School College. Taylor had a poor season. It was depressing to watch a fine and we are very grateful to them for entertaining us so well. The player throw his wicket away match after match and the team deserved master in charge of cricket, Mr. Christopher Lush, deserves particular a better example. Philip Brierley did not always inspire confidence, thanks for all his work and organisation. The off the field but he is not short of guts and determination and he played some arrangements were excellent, but we were disappointed by the valuable innings. His 47 against Rossall was a fine performance in the standard of the pitches and the umpiring. most testing of situations. Christopher Gilman, after a fiercely hit 51 At the end of the season Mr. Croft indicated that he felt that he against Sedbergh, had a disappointing season. He tried hard and was should stop looking after the 2nd XI. I would like to register my clearly upset by his lack of success, but ail too often a wild shot cost thanks to him, and to the Social Committee, who have presented the him his wicket. Simon Forman and Jason Brewster also lacked School with a splendid bowling machine. This is a great asset, which judgement, but they have the ability to score a lot of runs and hit the will benefit batsmen throughout St. Peter's and St. Olave's. ball with great power. D.K.

68 1st XI 2nd XI Selected from:- Selected from:- §*G. Y. Taylor (Capt.) 1982-83-84-85 *C. P. Richards (Capt.) C. J. Goodman §*S. Forman (Vice-Capt.) 1983-84-85 *P. M. Toes W. O. Kettlewell §*J. E. B. Burdass 1984-85 *W. G. S. Black K. S. Price *I. J. Barker 1984-85 *M. J. Blissett T. J. R. Wharton *J. Brewster 1984-85 *C. R. Bosomworth G. D. Winn J. E. Brierley 1985 *J. R. B. Langton E. Oilman 1984-85 *F. M. Lawrence P. Knocker 1984-85 *R. M. Pallister D. Muirhead 1985 *S. Ryder M. D. White 1985 *P. F. Wareham G. S. Black J. N. Collinson R. Hutchinson J. F. Comley § - Ca * - Colours

1st XI Averages -«.««*»

Batting Bowling No. of Not highest Aver- Aver- Innings Out Runs Score age Overs Maidens Runs Wkkeis age J. E. B. Burdass 19 2 623 97 36.65 G. Y. Taylor 111 26 332 16 20.75 D. M. D. White 5 1 112 55*28.00 Hi Hi • 9 4 B I. J. Barker 140.5 39 441 21 21.00 ^^k •* P. J. E. Brierley 16 6 250 47 25.00 • * • N. D. Muirhead 18 1 364 64 21.41 N. D. Muirhead 158.5 26 545 21 25.95 G. Y. Taylor 10 0 199 45 19.90 J. Brewster 112.4 17 526 18 29.22 P. M. Toes 6 1 66 17 13.20 S. Forman 160 21 483 13 37.16 C. E. Gilman 16 0 210 51 13.10 W. G. S. Black 72 15 248 6 41.33 J. Brewster 14 2 154 51* 12.83 S. Forman 14 5 90 22* 10.00 Also bowled: P. J. E. Brierley 1.4-0-22-1; J- E. B R. Hutchinson 9 0 68 24 7.55 Burdass 1-0-2-0; M. D. Donaghue 45-9-142-2; P. R. S. P. Knocker 10 3 52 13 7.43 H. Gair 4-0-31-1; C. E. Gilman 2-0-13-0; R I. J. Barker 8 1 12 10 1.71 Hutchinson 4-1-16-0; J. R. B. Langton 22-0-104-0: W. G. S. Black 6 2 4 2 1.00 R. M. Pallister 24-5-79-0; N. G. Wilkinson 3-1-8-0. Also batted: C. R. Bosomworth 9*,6,2; M. D. Donaghue 2,4,0,0,7*; J. R. B. Langton 6,0*,0*,14; R. M. Pallister 14; N. G. Wilkinson 9,0,7,14. Denotes 'not our'

Summary of Results Dale Opponents Ground Result School Opponents April 28th Yorkshire Gentlemen C.C Home Abandoned 5-0 - May 4th Bradford G.S Away Lost 134 137-5 May 8th M.C.C Home Drawn 129-9 216-3dec V* . ...

May 11th Sedbergh School Home Won 185-5 183-8dec * •' May 18th Worksop College Home Abandoned - 83-2 May 22nd Wesley College, W. Australia . .Home Won 202-7dec 147 May 29th The Forty Club Home Drawn 149-6 184-6dec June 1st Giggleswick School Away Drawn 178 117-4 June 5th York C.C Home Drawn 119-7 199-2dec June 15th Ampleforth College Home Drawn 116-7 199-8dec June 22nd Durham School Away Drawn 154-5 182-4dec June 29th Pocklington School Away Lost 125 198 July 6th Barnard Castle School Away Lost 68 185-6dec ( July 8th Trent College Home Won 159-4 158 July 10th Saints C.C Home Drawn 121-6 191-2dec July 12th _.. _, 193-5dec 183-3dec TI Lost i 1 t *ru Old Petentes Home 152 197-6dec ..... _~* July 13th Lost 88 94-1 July 16th Bryanston School . . Cranleigh July 17th Merchant Taylor's School, Lost 91 94-2 _J'J .... mtk Northwood Cranleigh Drawn 97-9 163 ^JlBfllBE July 18th Rossall School Cranleigh 69 ST. PETER'S v YORKSHIRE GENTLEMEN C.C. ST. PETER'S v DURHAM SCHOOL Played at home on Saturday 27th April Played away on Saturday 22nd June Result: Match abandoned Result: Drawn St. Peter's 5 - 0 Durham School 182 - 4 dec. (R. Stewart 70) St. Peter's 154 - 5 (J. Brewster 51 not out, N. D. Muirhead 38) ST. PETER'S v BRADFORD G. S Played away on Saturday 4th May ST. PETER'S v POCKLINGTON SCHOOL Result: Lost Played away on Saturday 29th June St. Peter's 134 (J. E. B. Burdass 58, M. Joy 5 - 49, I. McClay 4 - 26) Result: Lost Bradford G.S. 137 - 5 (A. Gillgrass 42, G. Bentley 30, I. J. Barker 4 • 45) Pocklington School 198 (S. Clarke 52, M. Taylor 46, I. J. Barker 5 - 34) St. Peter's 125 (J. Nuttall 3 - 39, P. Balderson 3 - 38, C. Talago 3 - 1) ST. PETER'S v M.C.C. Played at home on Wednesday 8th May Result: Drawn ST. PETER'S v BARNARD CASTLE SCHOOL M.C.C. 216 - 3 dec. (P. Baines 120, P. H. Parfitt 81) Played away on Saturday 6th July St. Peter's 126 - 9 (C. E. Gilman 36, R. P. Hodson 4 - 25, D. Jay 4 - 46) Result: Lost Barnard Castle School 185 - 6 dec. (R. Whittaker 62, J. Ashman 55, W. G. S. Black 3 - 32) St. Peter's 68 (N. Foster 4 - 22, R. Erving 3 - 27) ST. PETER'S v SEDBERGH SCHOOL Played at home on Saturday 11th May Result: Won ST. PETER'S v TRENT COLLEGE Sedbergh 183 - 8 dec. (A. Wheatley 52, E. Stevenson 45, M. Mewburn 38, G. Y. Taylor 4 • 28, Played at home on Monday 8th July I. J. Barker 4 - 36) Result: Won St. Peter's 185 - 5 (C. E. Gilman 51, N. D. Muirhead 41, J. E. B. Burdass 36) Trent College 158 (J. Lee 34, N. D. Muirhead 4 - 62, J. Brewster 4-12) St. Peter's 159 - 4 (D. M. D. White 55 not out, J. E. B. Burdass 39) ST. PETER'S v WORKSOP COLLEGE Played at home on Saturday 18th May ST. PETER'S v SAINTS C.C Result: Abandoned Played at home on Wednesday 10th July Worksop 83 - 2 (D. Storer 43 not out) Result: Drawn Saints C.C. 191 - 2 dec. (D. Brearley 76 n-t out, J. Leathley 70) ST. PETER'S v WESLEY COLLEGE, W. AUSTRALIA St. Peter's 121 - 6 (N. D. Muirhead 31, J. E. B. Burdass 30, P. J. E. Brierley 31 not out, Played at home on Wednesday 22nd May S. Lawrence 3 - 29) Result: Won St. Peter's 202 - 7 dec. (J. E. B. Burdass 86 not out, G. Y. Taylor 45, G. Annear 4 - 46) Wesley College 147 (P. McKenzie 64, M. Anderson 41, J. Brewster 3 - 17, N. D. Muirhead 3 - 26) ST. PETER'S v OLD PETERITES Played at home on Friday 12th and Saturday 13th July Result: Lost ST. PETER'S v THE FORTY CLUB Old Peterites 183 - 3 dec. (S. Gorman 108 not out, D. Potter 35) Played at home on Wednesday 29th May and 197 - 6 dec. (J. Rounthwaite 88, J. Richardson 48, E. M. H. Ranson 31, N. D. Muirhead 3 - 83) Result: Drawn St. Peter's 193 - 5 dec. (J. E. B. Burdass 97, D. M. D. White 30) Forty Club 184 - 6 dec. (L. B. Barker 60, E. J. Martin 40) and 152 (J. E. B. Burdass 60, M. Johnston 5 - 51) St. Peter's 149 - 6 (G. Y. Taylor 41, J. E. B. Burdass 37, F. Taylor 3 - 29, A. Pettinger 3 • 62)

ST. PETER'S v GIGGLESWICK SCHOOL ST. PETER'S v BRYANSTON SCHOOL Played away on Saturday 1st June Played at Cranleigh on Tuesday 16th July Result: Drawn Result: Lost St. Peter's 178 (N. D. Muirhead 64, A. T. Fowler 3 - 43) St. Peter's 88 (J. E. B. Burdass 49, S. Ecclestone 7 - 18) Giggleswick 117 - 4 (M. Haward 37, I. J. Barker 3 • 30) Bryanston 94 - 1 (G. Ecclestone 52 not out, A. Davison 35 not out)

ST. PETER'S v YORK C.C. ST. PETER'S v MERCHANT TAYLOR'S SCHOOL, NORTHWOOD Played at home on Wednesday 5th June Played at Cranleigh on Wednesday 17th July Result: Drawn Result: Lost York C.C. 199 - 2 dec. (S. Taylor 73, A. Backhouse 63, M. Willink 52 not out) St. Peter's 91 (G. Cornelius 5 - 10) St. Peter's 119-7 (G. Y. Taylor 32) Merchant Taylor's 94 - 2 (G. Cornelius 44 not out, M. Stewart 35)

ST. PETER'S v AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE ST. PETER'S v ROSSALL SCHOOL Played at home on Saturday 15th June Played at Cranleigh on Thursday 18th July Result: Drawn Result: Drawn Ampleforth College 199 - 8 dec. (J. Kennedy 61 not out, R. O'Kelly 43, G. Y. Taylor 3 - 62, Rossall School 163 (A. Bowman 39 not out, S. Chalmers 37, N. D. Muirhead 6 - 56, S. Forman 3 - 49) S. Forman 3 - 46). St. Peter's 116-7 (G. Cummings 3 - 41) St. Peter's 97 - 9 (P. Brierley 47, A. Smith 5 - 56, J. Bailey 4 - 33)

70 Second XI The side were well led by Nigel Durham whose fielding at times was The team had a very successful season, losing only one match outstanding. The principal run makers were Guy Wilkinson, Mark against another school's 2nd XI, Sedbergh, early in the term, when the Reid and William Robinson, whilst the most successful bowler was Michael Donoghue who on six occasions took four or more wickets. game was played away on a cold sunny day on a very green wicket, the unusual pace of which proved too much for our inexperienced Since the higher order batsmen were generally in good form, the later batsmen were rarely required. In over half the matches only the batsmen. Once the weather improved and some practice was possible first five batsmen went out into the middle and consequently several the team gained confidence and fine wins were recorded especially batsmens' potential was unfulfilled, even the number eleven, as I was against our friends and neighbours, Pocklington, who sportingly often informed! declared after two hours and twenty minutes play at the seemingly Apart from Michael Donoghue, good bowling performances were impregnable total of 196 for 3, leaving us 125 minutes plus, and to achieved by Crispin Hill who had very little luck, Peter Gair, whose their dismay seeing their total passed for the loss of seven wickets and leg spin during the first half of term troubled many batsmen and Mark some three overs to spare, an exciting end to a splendid day's play, Reid whose off spin came in very useful in the last few games. with David White scoring 79 and Frazer Lawrence with Stephen The depth of talent in the Colts was clearly evidenced by the Ryder taking the score from 155 for 7 to 198 and victory without strength of the 'B' XI who won all their four games. Two of their further loss. The bowling was certainly stronger than the batting and victories were against other schools' 'A' sides, the only close game being the pace of the seamers was not equalled by any other school which against Pocklington again. Many of these players may feel aggrieved we played, often causing admiration from opponents. The side was at not being selected regularly for the 'A' side because several of them ably led without fuss but with knowledge and determination by Clive in most years would be good enough to represent the School. I have Richards and he received a lot of practical help from James Langton. no doubt though that most will finish on Game 1 and some will play An enjoyable season. for the 1st XI if they maintain their enthusiasm for the game. P.G.C. The following were regular members of the team:- N. Durham*, Results M. Reid*, G. Wilkinson*, M. Donoghue*, P. Gair, J. Wensley, Dale Opponents Ground Result School Opponents C. Hill, J. Hewitt, J. Renshaw, J. Stubbs, M. Spence. May 4th Bradford G.S Home Drawn 144 58 for 5 May 8th An XI v Army Apprentice College . . Home Won 194 for 5 dec. 51 * awarded colours. May 11th Sedbergh School Away Lost 71 121 for 6 dec. May 18th Worksop College Home Rain stopped play The following were regular members of the 'B' team:- J. Leatt, May 22nd An XI v Yarm School 1st XI Home Lost 85 87 for 1 I. Burdass, D. Normington, N. Patchett, N. Hobson, A. Palmer, May 29th An XI v Bishop Burton College Away Lost 53 108 June 1st Giggleswick School Home Drawn 142 88 for 9 T. Gilman, T. Moodycliffe, M. Butler, T. White, R. Falkingham. June 5th Bootham School 1st XI Away Drawn 137 for 8 dec. 102 for 4 J.W.R.H. June 15th Ampleforth College Away Won 98 for 5 96 June 22nd Durham School Home Won 195 for 9 dec. 49 June 29th Pocklington School Home Won 198 for 7 196 for 3 dec. July 6th Barnard Castle School Home Won 69 for 5 68 Results St. Peter's 108 • Bradford 65 - Won 'B' XI St. Peter's 150 for 3 dec. - St. Peter's 182 for 5 dec. • Yarm School 106-Won Senior Colts XI Sedbergh School 83 for 5 - Drawn St. Peter's 184 - Bootham School 140 • Won Worksop College 67 - St. Peter's 69 for 3 - Won Pocklington School 106 - St. Peter's 107 for 9 - Won By any measure, 1985 has been an outstanding season. Not only has Manchester Schools' C.A. 149 for 9 dec. - St. Peter's 202 • Barnard Castle School 87 - Won the side been unbeaten, but they managed to win eight of their ten St. Peter's 153 for 6 - Won St. Peter's 211 for 5 dec. - matches by convincing margins. Of the two drawn games, Sedbergh Giggleswick School 95 - Won were heavily indebted to their captain, who served a half century, in Ampleforth College 54 • St. Peter's 55 for 3 - Won Durham School 106 - St. Peter's 108 for 3 • Won avoiding defeat and against Pocklington, the strongest opposition on Pocklington School 132 - St. Peter's 76 for 9 - Drawn the circuit, the School avoided defeat by a whisker thanks to some Barnard Castle School 101 - St. Peter's 102 for 3 - Won solid batting by the lower order. Hymers College 75 - St. Peter's 77 for 4 - Won 71 Junior Colts XI The following all represented the U14 'B' XI during the season: It has been a thoroughly enjoyable season for me as coach; this has T. R. Bosomworth (Capt.), A. N. Lightly, S. W. Mills, C. S. Mindenhall, been due to the attitude of the boys who have worked hard at all A. P. Ruder, J. S. Baldwin, V. D. F. Bates, K. J. Deakin, B. Pattison, aspects of the game and have been rewarded with a good season. J. P. Sawkill, R. J. Tucker, M. Forman, S. R. Gaunt, I. J. Sanderson, A. G. G. Smith, N. W. Julius, J. R. Jupp. Apart from the two games that were both lost on the last ball of the final 20 overs, the team won all their other matches. This exemplified S.A.C. their positive approach throughout the season. Results Two boys need an individual mention, none more so than Richard Ampleforth College 106 - St. Peter's 107-3. Won by 7 wickets St. Peter's 112-6 dec. - Worksop College 70. Won by 42 runs Hutchinson, who while he was with us, batted with great authority. St. Peter's 57 - Ampleforth College 61-8. Lost by 2 wickets His performance against Sedbergh (115 n.o.) will long be remembered Pocklington School 118 - St. Peter's 119-4. Won by 6 wickets by those of us who saw it. Dominic Clavellhas had a fine all round Hymers College 60 - St. Peter's 61-0. Won by 10 wickets season not only with bat and ball but also in the field. My thanks must also go to the three boys who captained the side, R. Hutchinson, M. Camacho, D. Clavell. They all handled the side well and were of considerable help. The regular, loyal, parents who turned up to support, despite the weather, have my thanks and those of the boys. The following represented the 'A' XI: R. Hutchinson, D. Clavell, M. Camacho, T. Cooper, A. Basu, N. Davies, A. Smith, P. Sawkill, G. Broadway, K. Black, J. Tattersall, A. Atkinson, R. Jupp, T. Bosomworth, C. Deakin. PJ.S.

Results Opponents Ground Result School Opponents Bradford G.S Away Won 101 for 8 99 Sedbergh School Home Won 188 for 2 182 for 5 dec Worksop College Away Won 130 for 5 dec. 63 Bootham School Away Won 100 for 5 dec. 19 Giggleswick School Away Won 227 for 1 dec. 65 Manchester Schools Home Lost 91 121 for 9 dec Ampleforth College Home Won 111 for 4 110 PJ.S. Durham School Home Lost 99 167 for 7 dec Pocklington School Home Won 125 for 5 124 Barnard Castle School Away Won 84 35 Hymers College Away Won 73 for 8 72 Inter-House Cricket Competition Senior Junior 'B' XI First Round First Round Temple beat Queen's Rise beat Dronfield A most enjoyable season! Although only five matches were planned, School House beat Dronfield School House beat Manor the weather failed to intervene in any of them, with only one result Manor beat Grove Temple beat Queen's going against us. Apart from the batting display at Ampleforth the Semi-Finals Semi-Finals performances of the team were most encouraging and some Temple 133 (N. Muirhead 6 - 43) Rise 159 for 6 School House 174 for 6 (Hutchinson 72 not out) School House 137 (R. Hutchinson 38) individuals proved themselves to be able replacements for the 'A' Manor 42 (M. Pallister 4 - 12, G. Taylor 4 - 33) Temple 75 (W. Robinson 54 not out, team. Throughout practices, considerable efforts were made to Rise 43 for 2 M. Donoghue 5 - 35 J. Hewitt 4 - 23) Grove 90 (M. Donoghue 34, J. Leatt 4 - 28) improve individual and team skills, which were put to good effect in Final matches. My thanks to Trevor Bosomworth for the responsible Rise 193 for 4 (G. Taylor 54, J. Brewster 53 not out) Final School House 87 (M. Pallister 4 - 27) Rise 103 (C. Hill 3 - 17) manner in which he handled the side. Grove 107 for 7 (G. Wilkinson 6 - 52) 72 For the first time a team was entered in the York and District Team Tennis Tennis League. Each match consisted of four singles sets and two Competition for team places was very fierce, eight boys having had doubles sets. During the season all the School 1st VI played, and also previous 1st or 2nd VI experience, and six others with some chance Mark Brownbridge and Jason Ironside. The team was unbeaten, and of gaining a place in the 1st VI. In the event those chosen for the first won the League Trophy by one point. two matches played so well that the team was unchanged for the whole Many of the Second Team players would have been good enough season. Nine of the ten inter-school matches were won, some to play for the 1st VI in most years. Their helpfulness and cooperation convincingly, and some by the narrowest of margins. The nerves of in running the tennis, stretched as we are between two, and coaches and parents watching were certainly frayed in the later stages occasionally three venues, has been particularly welcome to all the of the matches against Bootham and Pocklington, both of whom had staff involved in running tennis. They won two of the three matches easily beaten us in 1984. This year both matches depended on played. Much interest and keenness has also been shown by the U16 Christopher Bond and Clive Walton, the third pair, winning the last and U15 groups, although the three matches arranged were lost. set against the opponents' second pair. The other ties in the matches 2nd VI: S. I. Chippindale (Capt.), P. M. Brownbridge, G. Grant, finished over thirty minutes before they eventually overcame their I. P. J. Leedham, M. R. Carpenter, L. W. G. Nelson, P. M. Allan, opponents to win the matches by the narrowest of margins. When a M. A. Rycroft. crisis loomed they played their best tennis, and any opposing pair winning against them really worked for the points. U16/15: P. M. Allan, M. A. Rycroft, S. R. D. Stewart, D. J. McLean-Steel, M. J. Curtis, M. J. K. Hyde, T. R. Bletcher, Apart from a strangely out of touch performance against Bootham A. T. Comley, W. Honing, Richard Falkingham, A. W. L. Burcham, Angus Duncan and Nicholas Green, playing together for the second J. O. Turnbull. season, raised their game to the level of all their opponents, and won two sets out of every three played. The retrieving and safe angled House Matches Under 16 Singles volleying of Angus complemented Nicholas' accurate passing shots Dronfield beat Temple 5-1 in the Final. N. Green beat C. J. Walton 7-5 and cross-court drives. Stephen Crabb and Leman Harris had played occasionally for the 1st VI in 1984, but lacked the consistency to Doubles Under 15 Singles J. E. B. Burdass & C. E. Gilman beat A. T. Comley beat T. R. Bletcher 6-2 command a regular place. This season they took on the responsibility N. D. Muirhead & M. A. Rycroft. of being the nominated first pair, and did very well indeed, winning J.R.L. Mixed Doubles 70% of the sets they played. They gained in steadiness without losing Judith Charman & C. E. Gilman beat any decisiveness, and each was able to encourage the other if things Fiona Lockwood & S. J. Crabb. were not going well. All the team members played an important part in an exciting and successful season. Angus and Stephen leave having contributed Inter-House Athletics Competition significantly to tennis in the School. Seniors Intermediates Juniors 1st Team: S. J. Crabb (Captain), Leman Harris, A. C. Duncan, 100m C. Scholes (T) 11.8 A, Palmer (R) 12.5 C. Gummery fS) 12.6 N. Green, C. H. Bond, C. J. Walton. 200m C. Scholes (T) 24.8 A. Palmer (R) 25.3 C. Gummery (S) 25.4** 400m J. Burdass (R) 53.8 J. Rich (M) 57.5 S. Walker (Q) 60.5 800m J. Seaton (T) 2 min 21.2 B. Lowes (G) 2 min 16.1 J. Leather (T) 2 min 17.6 Results 1500m M. Bates (R) 4 min 41.0 M. Baglty (D) 4 min 52.0 J. Leather (T) 4 min 53.6 3000m J. King (D) 10m 7.0 N. Muirhead (S) 10 min 364I May 1st Roundhay School (H) June 1st Giggleswick School (H) High Jump A. McGrath (R) 1.72m R. Hall (Q) 1.60m J. Tattersall (G) 1.45m Won 9 -0 Won 9 -0 Long Jump C. Scholes (T) 5.50m C. Warrington (R) 5.00m J. Tattersall (G) 5.23m** May 5th Bradford G.S. (A) June 8th Worksop College (A) K, Deakin (T) 25.70m Won T/2-V/2 Lost 4 -5 Discus L. Harris (D) 35.00m T. Wharton (R) 29.90m May 8th Bootham School (A) June 15th Ampleforth College (A) Javelin L. Harris (D) 42.30m T. Wharton (R) 48.90m** M. Lockwood (G) 34.30m Won 5 -4 Won 6V2-21/2 Shot Putt A. McGrath (R) 11.80m J. Peacock (D) 10.65m J. Baldwin (R) 9.90m May 11th Pocklington School (H) July 6th Barnard Castle School (A) 4x100m Rise 47.8** Grove 51.6 Grove 53.1 Won 5 -4 Won 7 -2 May 22nd Scarborough College (A) ** New School Record Won 6 -3

73 Then, not long before our steps were going to be really needed, the Athletics Water Authority took them away. Re-inforcing the riverbank required At the York Trials, held at York University, on Tuesday 21 May, new steel piles capped with concrete, and that meant our wooden steps Lorna Hambly won the senior girls 100 metres, Tim Wharton won the had to be unslung for a few weeks. We kept rowing from our own boat- intermediate boys javelin, and Conal Scholes won the intermediate steps for a while with the co-operation of the contractors; but boys 200 metres. These three, together with Vanessa Atkinson, Helen eventually had to portage our boats to the steps at Archbishop Benton, Catherine Heslop, Fiona Lockwood, Andrew Mclnnes, Holgate's boat-house. We used the small old trailer until vandals threw Bradley Reed, Julian Rich, Brian Steel and Tim Welburn were it in the river. Then we had to carry everything. There were many selected for the York team to compete in the North Yorkshire days when I was grateful for the willingness of Peterites to be helpful Championships, held in the Clairville Stadium, Middlesbro, on without any guaranteed return for themselves. People turned up to Sunday 9 June. carry blades, seats and even boats on afternoons when they knew there Lorna Hambly, Tim Wharton and Conal Scholes won their events, was no chance of a row for themselves; and then stayed around till and together with Fiona Lockwood, who was second in the Senior rowing had finished so that they could help to carry everything back. girls javelin, went on to represent North Yorkshire. Running the Boat Club may be very hard work at times, but it is rewarded by responses of that kind. Fortunately the contractors finished just enough of their work just in time for the major event of The Boat Club the Spring. The season has been busy, successful, and promising. Yorkshire Head of the River Race We began our usual preparations in the Christmas Term by trying 16th March to bring gear back into condition for the rigours of the rowing season. We entered nine boats. Our Senior 'C Four started 35th in the order This will have to be a major area of consideration in the near future: and finished 37th, 4th (19 minutes 55 seconds) in their division - a can a School Boat Club survive without at least some regular attention result which angered them sufficiently for the York Spring Regatta at being given to the equipment by specialist craftsmen? I think at the the start of the Summer. The Novice Four (Barney Hopton, David moment that the answer is 'no' - especially when the Club is under­ Shield, Andrew Neely, Stephen Atterwill, coxed by Richard staffed in any case. Nevetheless much good work was done by Mr M. Hutchinson) started 55th in the order, and finished 42nd (20.22.5), Dawson with the help of senior boys, and we have (just) survived to 2nd in their division - a powerful row that left them less than 30 seconds behind the winners. The Double Scullers, Gareth Gaunt and the last regatta. Nigel Creyke, finished 2nd in their division, in a time (23.21.06) faster We tried to reduce some of the problems to sensible proportions by than that of many Fours. cutting the number of rowers in the Club, but in order to remain It is pleasing to note that the smooth running of this Processional competitive we have to bring in new members at beginners' levels. We Race depends heavily on help from St. Peter's: we boat from our stage started the season with six Fours, and two Scullers of some previous perhaps a third of all the crews taking part. Our assistance mattered experience; and we introduced two more Girls Fours, along with three more this year than it usually does, when a Hull crew was involved Fours of fourth-form beginners on a Rowing option one afternoon in a series of mid-stream collisions that threw them into the water. each week. They were warmed and showered by third formers who took over For experienced staff-time in 1985, the Boat Club owes a lot to Mr most effectively on land once the crisis had passed in the water. J. Carley, appointed to the School in January 1985 to coach Rowing. We began a heavy term of training by rowing over longer sessions and York Spring Regatta bigger mileages than has been the habit for some recent seasons. We 4th May added two Scullers and one Pair to our complement. Otherwise, apart We entered ten crews in six divisions of racing. The Novice Four from a mild case of frostbite among the fingers of those fourth formers had hoped to do well but met very strong Bradford A.R.C. novices in on a Monday, time passed without incident for the first half of term. the second round. They lost by two lengths. The Bradford crew went 74 on to win the division by beating everyone else easily, which at least We entered two crews at Novice level, our Middle Sixth second produced optimism about our crew's chances for the rest of the season. four, and a Lower Sixth first four that was just beginning to establish The Junior Four were little more than a scratch crew at this stage, itself as a unit. They reached a semi-final each, but lost there. They having just acquired some hockey players: they lost to a York City had beaten crews from York City, Leeds University, Salford crew by "a distance". University and Manchester University: very creditable performances. The Junior Under Sixteen Fours began suffering some of the The Junior Under Sixteen Fours lost again to more experienced problems which dogged them all season: there were no other entries, crews from Schools which start rowing much earlier than we do. so they met each other in a Final that was practically determined by The Middle Sixth Women's Novice Four of Liese Stubbs, Rachel the allocation of boats on the toss of a coin. This is perhaps inevitable Iveson, Anne Hudson, and Emma Curtis, coxed by Justin Gaunt, won for junior crews in a sport so hard pressed for equipment, but it is their first race against a York City four, and experienced the pleasure demoralising for the boys concerned: and it makes it very hard to of being able to watch the other crew cross the finishing line. The coach them when winning or losing races becomes so arbitrarily Lower Sixth Women's Novice Four were heavily defeated, inevitably independent of their skill or effort. in their first competitive race, but came down the course very well The Women's Novice Fours were well beaten, as so often, by indeed in view of how little rowing they had done at all at this stage. stronger crews of college or university girls: this will keep happening until there are more Junior or School women rowers - but at least our Agecroft Regatta (Manchester) crews gain race experience that stands them in good stead if and when 15th June they themselves are wanting to row for colleges. Examinations began to bite into the time available for Senior crews The Novice Scullers found the going hard, but persisted: they were to row - which gave the Junior ones chance to shine. to improve a lot during the summer. We are very grateful, as often in Our Novice Four, on form, are better than any other crew entered the past, to Mr. R. Burcham for so much of his time and skill in as Novices at Agecroft. But one boarding member of it had, during the coaching our scullers. exam period, gone home to work. When the other three telephoned The afternoon brought our first major success of the season when him just before our coach was about to leave York, he was still in bed Matthew Scott, Guy Moorey, Antony Santorsola, Nicholas Drever- in Thirsk. Although Guy Moorey substituted, they inevitably lost: Smith, coxed by Matthew Torlesse, beat a Newark Four (the only you cannot put a crew together like that. This was a pity, but it was Newark crew to be beaten at York that day), then defeated a strong also an unforgiveable betrayal of two years' crewing in which they had York City crew, and took the Stan Harrison Memorial Trophy for all worked together for what they would almost certainly have won on Senior 'C Fours - only the second time in the Trophy's twenty-five this day. They were to have other chances, but none so good. year history that it has been won by a school crew: the first time we Gareth Gaunt and Nigel Creyke raced well against strong and have ever won it. You may imagine the effect on the Club's morale. experienced opposition from Bradford A.R.C. Again our Lower Sixth Thanks are due to the Club's youngsters for manning the stakeboats girls, Sally Netherwood, Catherine Campbell, Philipa Mutter, and at the start of the race course - a job they did well both here and at Emma Bennett, coxed by Andrew Gibbs, rowed to defeat with dignity York Summer. in Women's Novice Fours. Both of the Junior Under Sixteen Fours raced well at Agecroft, the more so in that they were competing in the Bradford Spring Regatta Junior Eighteen Division. Laurent Ksiss, Mark Taylor, Mark 18th May Plummer and David Burns, coxed by Matthew Doncaster, enjoyed the This was one of those days on which you have to work to convince experience of their first-ever competitive win: we hope it gives them yourself that winning isn't everything. We had thirteen entries, and confidence for next season, because they do have the potential to be most of them did very well but no-one brought back a trophy. The good oarsmen. This Junior Eighteen Division was won by Simon Senior 'C Four disappointed themselves and us by losing a first round Cockerill, Timothy Welburn, William Davidson and Timothy Lakin race which they should have won quite easily, had they only raced as in a Junior crew coxed by Richard Knox. They were racing in Diane well as on a previous Saturday. for the first time and rowing her well.

75 Our scullers were well beaten; but as in every other regatta this The Senior 'C Fours' event also was complicated by some poor season, they kept rowing strongly; and they have learnt from their regatta administration. Our crew won their first round against City of experiences. Sheffield in fine style, and should have raced a York City crew at about 3.30 p.m. However, some members of the York crew were also York Summer Regatta racing at about the same time in an Eight, and we agreed to a 22nd June postponement of our encounter. This turned into a long delay after We took the usual opportunity of entering almost all our rowers for which our First Four won without real difficulty. But it was already this regatta, trying to enter nineteen different crews! Unfortunately later than the time scheduled for the Semi-Final, against Leeds there was a mix-up in which our Senior 'C Eight was mislaid and, University. To make things more difficult, our Junior crew now rather worse, there were no other competitors at Women's Junior needed the same boat, Diane, for the Final of their race. Leeds had Level so the Lower Sixth girls were very disappointed not to be been waiting at the start for a long time and were unhappy at our non­ rowing on home waters. appearance. They eventually went away and scratched, because some I hope Simon Crabtree and Tauhid Ijaz will not be too embarrassed of the crew had evening engagements elsewhere. This was a most by my mentioning the way they brought home the trophy for the unsatisfactory way to reach the Final; and it was in an unhelpful frame Senior 'C Pairs event: no opponents arrived, and they rowed-over the of mind that the Firsts eventually went out to meet another Grey Final. Nonetheless, they rather deserved this souvenir of four years College crew. The race was excellent; so it was no disgrace at all to rowing at School. Despite never getting much attention and despite lose. Indeed, it is rather pleasant to note that the Stroke oarsman of the scarcity of Pairs events at regattas, they have patiently improved this winning College crew was Philip Wye, who learnt his rowing at their own standard by plodding up and down river in all sorts of Junior Fifteen and Junior Sixteen at St. Peter's about six years ago. conditions. The Women's Novice Four badly misjudged their finish against a Grey College (Durham) crew, and narrowly lost a race they The Junior crew handsomely beat the same York City Four to seemed to have won: all the worse that the same Grey College crew whom they lost at York Spring Regatta: sweet revenge in a Final. won the Division. The three Fourth Form (that is, Junior Fifteen) crews entered at Leeds Spring Regatta Junior Sixteen had, as always, the rough end of our equipment; so we 29th June were the more pleased at how well they did. After a disastrous start, Although no-one carried home any silver, this was a good finish to Jason Mellor, Richard Tatterton, Derek Porter and James Martin, a good season. It is, however, sad that some crews could not really be coxed by Andrew Gibbs, recovered quite well, and although they given a chance of doing themselves justice because of the general end- never got back within sight of their opponents, were rowing strongly of-season run-down of our equipment. at the finish. Charles Adcock, Tony Jackson, Mark Tozer and James Sadly, the Senior 'C Four went out straight away, though there is Edgecombe, coxed by Christopher Midgley, lost to our Fifth Formers. some justice in the fact that they were beaten by the same Leeds crew Martin Bellingham, James Laverack, Peter Firth, Richard Hall and who had been forced by circumstances to scratch from the Semi-Final Mark Baker beat a Bootham School crew and became the first Fourth in York the previous week. Form rowers that I can recall winning a round in their first regatta at The two Lower Sixth crews entered at Junior were also quickly this level. I am most optimistic about next year's Junior Sixteen crews: defeated by strong Fours from Durham and St. Leonards. this group has enthusiasm and also includes some very good stroke Both Women's Fours entered at Novice level were beaten by York oarsmen already. As for those who really are Junior Sixteen this year, City crews. The Middle Sixth girls have been unlucky in their Eric Dent, David Hall, Daniel Crane, Mark Foster and Jonathan opponents, but I hope they have enjoyed their Rowing: we have Bowden defeated their peers in a close-fought encounter and went on enjoyed their participation. The Lower Sixth girls have set themselves to the Final against The Becket School. The timings of races had up to succeed in 1986 by training hard and gaining a lot of experience begun to go wrong, and our crew were unrested when the Final was this summer: well done. rowed; but there is little doubt that Becket, placed in last year's The Junior Under Sixteen Fours lost to Durham School and National Championships at this level, would have won anyway. Bradford Grammar School. I hope the Club can do more for these 76 boys in their Sixth Form than we have managed this year: they have Caps are awarded to: Nicholas Drever-Smith, Nigel Creyke. been the Cinderellas of a good season, and their efforts deserve better. Colours are awarded to: Matthew Scott, Guy Moorey, Antony The Novice Four strained our nerves at both ends of the day. The Santorsola, Matthew Torlesse, Barney Hopton, Andrew Neely, same crewman who missed Agecroft was still absent from Roundhay Stephen Atterwill, Richard Hutchinson. even when his boat was being called to the start. Once may be The Ladies Plate: Rachel Iveson Open Sculls: Jonathan King carelessness, but ... he will never succeed in team activity - sporting Senior House Four: Dronfield Sculling Challenge: Nigel Creyke or otherwise - until he sorts himself out: I cannot imagine people Junior House Four: The Rise D.J.H. elsewhere being as patient with him as the rest of this crew have been. But arrive he did; and they beat Leeds University Novice 2nd IV. Then they defeated Tees R.C. and City of Sheffield to reach the Final. They lost the Final in such style that Leeds University Novice 1st IV called for "Three cheers, St. Peter's" twice! - a rare event. We are grateful to the University of Leeds Boat Club for lending us a boat to race in the Senior 'C Eights' division. We put together the Middle Sixth and Lower Sixth First Fours, and expected them to be beaten to the sound of laughter. In the first round, they knocked out a composite York City/Leeds University crew who actually won Senior 'C Eights at York a week before. The race was close and fierce. In the second round they faced Tyne, and were ahead by "a canvas" with 20 metres to go, when the gate broke on bow's rigger: he finished the race with his blade held above his head. It was a dead heat. They lost the re-row by a length and a half. Splendid. I was most pleased by the Junior Sculling of Jon King and Nigel Creyke. They reached a semi-final each, having defeated a number of Durham School scullers. Nigel reached his first Sculls Final; and although he lost he did so with credit; Nigel has been around the Boat Club for five years, doing some very important coxing for almost all that time, and mending or improving huge quantities of gear. I Oxford Cup personally am very grateful for everything he has done for the Club, Points School and we will all miss his presence on our bit of the River. He deserves Awarded! Dronfield Grove Manor Queen's Rise House Temple Senior Rugby 20 20 every success in his Rowing in the future. Junior Rugby 10 10 Senior Cricket 20 20 Thanks are owed to Mr M. Dawson, whose craftsmanship keeps the Junior Cricket 10 10 Club afloat literally; and to his wife, Mrs J. Dawson, who does the Senior Rowing 20 20 Junior Rowing 10 10 same for our finances. Athletics Sports 15 15 I am grateful to Nicholas Drever-Smith for his help as Captain of Cross Country Junior Long Run Boats this season, and all he has done in the Club for the past four Swimming Sports years. I wish him well. I am pleased that William Davidson has Swimming Standards accepted the same appointment for 1985-86. Tennis Shooting 15 You will see from the report how much the Club owes to Mr Squash Jonathan Carley: thank you. Totals 195 45 100 77 Old Peterite Club Officers and General Committee 1985/86

President: District Hon. Secretaries: J. T. Harding, Esq., 13 the Riding, Kenton, London: K. M. RatclifT, Esq., 'Dormers', 8 Upper Ashlyns Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE3 4LQ Berkhamstead, Herts HP4 3BN. West Riding: C. J. Watson, Esq., 39 Sedbergh Park, Ilkley, W. Yorkshire LS29 8SZ. Past Presidents: North West: Dr. G. E. L. Graham, J.P., ' Croft End', 297 Wigan Lane, J. A. Hanson, Esq., 'Montclair', 11 Newton Drive, Accrington, Wigan, Greater Manchester WN1 2QY Lancashire BB5 2JT. North East: D. L. Brown, Esq., 'Ashcroft', Ashcroft Road, Darlington, T. J. Lewis, Esq., O.B.E., Sway Wood Paddock, Mead End Lane, Sway, Co. Durham DL3 8PD Nr. Lymington, Hants. S04 OEE. East Riding: P. S. Atkinson, Esq., 'Greystones', Garton, Driffield, C. W. Thompson, Esq., 2 Brinkburn Vale Road, Totley, N. Humberside. Sheffield S17 4AQ. York: S. M. Burn, Esq., 'Valhalla', 7 Tadcaster Road, Copmanthorpe, P. S. Atkinson, Esq., 'Greystones', Garton, Driffield, North Humberside. York Y02 3UL F. N. Newdick, Esq., Ball Cottage, Brandsby, York Y06 4RQ. K. M. RatclifF, Esq., 'Dormers', 8 Upper Ashlyns Road, Berkhamstead, Herts HP4 3BN. Committee R. F. Harding, Esq., Filmer Cottage, Bulmer, York Y06 7BN. D. P. Atkinson, Esq., 'Greystones', Garton, Driffield, N. Humberside. D. T. Rumfitt, Esq., J.P., St. Olave's, 30A Westfields, Richmond, V. M. Black, Esq., 12 Usher Park Road, Haxby, York Y03 8RY. North Yorkshire DL10 4DD. S. M. Burn, Esq., 'Valhalla', 7 Tadcaster Road, Copmanthorpe, York. P. M. Darley, Esq., 39 Park Way, Knaresborough, N. Yorkshire HG5 9DW. Vice-Presidents R. M. Deas, Esq., 41 Beechwood Terrace, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, The Headmaster, St. Peter's School, York Y03 6AB. SR2 7LY. K. G. Chilman Esq., 71 Meadowfields Drive, Huntington Road, J. A. Denison, Esq., Manor Court, Skelton, York Y03 6XX. York Y03 9HW. C. Frank, Esq., Stoneridge, Deepdale, Knox Lane, Scarborough, D. G. Cummin, Esq., J.P., M.A., 14 St. Olave's Road, York Y03 7AL. N. Yorkshire. Brigadier C. C. Fairweather, C.B., C.B.E., T.D., J.P., D.L., Dr. G. E. L. Graham, J.P., ' Croft End', 297 Wigan Lane, Wigan. 'The White Lodge', Hutton Rudby, Yarm, Cleveland TS15 OHY. D. W. Grice, Esq., 29 Penyghent Avenue, Burnholme, York Y03 OQN. The Rt. Rev. M. H. Harland, D.D., 'White Chimneys', Rookwood Road, F. B. S. Harnby, Esq., 12 Deva Terrace, Chester, CH3 5AJ. West Wittering, Nr. Chichester, West Sussex. M. G. B. Hepworth, Esq., 1 Peckitt Street, York YOl 1SG. Sir John Rodgers, Bt., D.L., 72 Berkeley House, Hay Hill, London, W.l. L. C. Le Tocq, Esq., 12 St. Peter's Grove, Clifton, York. E. M. H. Ranson, Esq., The Old Bakery, Grindleton, Nr. Clitheroe, Hon. Secretary: Lanes. BB7 4QT. R. D. Harding, Esq., 5 Cricket Close, Newton Solney, J. C. M. Rayson, Esq., 14 St. Peter's Grove, York. Burton-on-Trent, Staffs DEI5 ORZ. J. C. Rounthwaite, Esq., Drake Cottage, Scagglesthorpe, Malton, N. Yorks. P. M. Shepherd, Esq., Gill House, Tollerton, York Y06 2EA. D. N. Simmons, Esq., 113 The Oval, Brookfield, Middlesbrough, Hon. Treasurer: Cleveland TS5 8HR. J. E. Moore, Esq., 'Mylncroft', Mylnhurst Road, Sheffield Sll 9HU E. G. Thompson, Esq., ' West Winds', 4 Moor Lane, Haxby, York. 78 The Old Peterite Club 94th Annual General Meeting was held at the Commemoration 1986 School on Saturday, 13th July and was attended by 29 members. The Commemoration Days next year will be Friday 11th July and The Hon. Treasurer presented the audited accounts for the year Saturday 12th July. ended 31st December 1984, which showed the accumulated fund for the running expenses of £6,842. Seventy five members joined the Centenary Year 1986 Club on leaving the School. The Club hopes that many old boys and girls will be present at Commemoration '86 and/or the reception at School on the Saturday, D. P. Atkinson, R. M. Deas, C. Frank, D. W. Grice, J. C. M. 27th September to celebrate the first hundred years of the Old Peterite Rayson and J. C. Rounthwaite were re-elected to serve on the Club. Committee for a further term of three years and in place of I. U. Besides these two functions at the school, the regional dinners will Warrington, who was now working abroad, V. M. Black was elected. also be celebrating the Club's Centenary. If you are a regular The President thanked the district Hon. Secretaries for their work supporter of these dinners, do please contact "lost" Old Peterites and and the following regional dinners were announced for the centenary make it a memorable year in the history of the Club. year of the Club:- The strengths of our past and the long association of the Club with London: Friday 8th November, 1985 at the Great Western Royal the School are of immense value in coping with the instability of our Hotel, Paddington W2. < times. The future is filled with many opportunities as well as difficulties and, as members, we can give support to the School - this West Riding: Friday 7th March, 1986 (Provisional) (Venue to be can be demonstrated practically by helping in the Careers Forum or decided). by supporting regional dinners particularly with the arrival of the new North East: Friday 25th April, 1986 at the Hardwick Hall Hotel, Headmaster. Sedgefield Co. Durham. (Please contact David Brown on Conversely the School has derived much strength from the O.P. Darlington 67791 (Office) or 65543 (Home)) Club over the past one hundred years. Many projects, for example the East Riding: Friday 30th May, 1986 at the Bell Hotel, Driffield. Memorial Hall, were built from the generosity of Old Peterites. York: The Annual Dinner, Saturday 12th July, 1986, which will Today as we approach 1986 we can make a resolution to face the celebrate the Centenary of the Founding of The Old difficulties of an uncertain future with unity and determination. Peterite Club. York: Old Peterite Club reception for members and special guests on Notes Saturday, 27th September, 1986 to Celebrate the 100th Old Peterite Club members are invited to submit to the Hon. Birthday of the Club which was founded in the School on 25th Secretary (address above) any item which they would like to be September, 1886. considered by the Committee before their next meeting on Saturday, Venue: The School. This will be a mixed function with finger 16th November, 1985. buffet, cocktails and bar. The O.P. XI beat the School 1st XI in an exciting finish on the Further centenary items were outlined by the President, one of second to last ball of the day, and Iain Leedham (Grove 1980-85) won which will be a special centenary souvenir brochure being drawn up the O.P. Golf Burnett Trophy at Strensall on the Sunday after by the Hon. Secretary. Though the President's sub committee is still Commemoration. Twenty-seven members took part and we are considering other ideas, it is hoped that the special brochure, to grateful once again to Robert Harding for organising another include all 1986 details, will be ready by the end of the current year enjoyable O.P. Competition at York Golf Club. and reach as many Old Peterites as possible, either in December 1985 On matters of'The Peterite' circulation, changes of address, or any or January 1986. other information, please contact Mrs D. Roberts at the Bursar's It was with very great pleasure that the meeting elected Mr D. G. Office, St. Peter's School, York Y03 6AB (Telephone York 52079). Cummin, the retiring Headmaster, as a Vice-President and Mr G. D. The Editor of 'The Peterite' is always pleased to receive letters from the Craine to honorary life membership of the Club. universities and any other contributions before the 1st July each year. 79 The O.P. formal and informal wide striped ties can be obtained Burnett Trophy from Moss Bros, 12 Blake Street, York YOl 2QG (Tel: (0904) 58777) A more than full complement of 27 players competed this year for and no longer from the School Shop. They are not available through the Burnett Trophy, the O.P. Golfing Society's Annual Competition, the Hon. Secretary. played at York G.C. on Sunday, 14th July. With playing conditions The Hon. Secretary would like to thank O.P.s for their decidedly damp for a while, the Stableford system produced its correspondence during the year and would welcome any news items customary very commendable spread of scores and a most enjoyable for next May's Newsletter. afternoon was had by all. Anyone present at the Commemoration Service in Chapel on The age range of competitors was considerable, so too were the Saturday, 13th July, could not fail to notice the beautiful flower handicaps — anything from the highly respectable 6 to the obligatory decorations. The Club has every reason to be very grateful to Mrs S. maximum of 24. Whereas last year was decidedly the year of the M. Nix and her helpers. veterans, this year was marked by the success of the youngest To add to his collection of archives the Hon Secretary will be very contestant, no more that 24 hours an Old Peterite. With several ex- grateful for any items of 'Petrana'. He has a considerable amount of Trophy winners in the field, young Iain Leedham (7 handicap) material already but nothing should be considered too new or too old, stormed home to win the Burnett Trophy with the very creditable too trivial or too commonplace! score of 38 points, thus defeating ex-champion Paul Middlebrook by Many years ago Mr Coulthard, the Careers Master, staged a series 2 points. At the other end of the scale the President of the O.P. Club, of careers conventions and in April 1983 the first Careers Forum was himself a contestant, presented the "Golfer of the Year"(?) award to organised to help Vth and Vlth formers with careers advice, mostly Cameron Gough (19 points). staffed by Old Peterites. These are proving very worthwhile and Mr After the ready response of all involved this year, next year, the Coulthard would particularly welcome offers from lady members of centenary of the Club, promises to be an event of wider proportions, the O.P. Club. hopefully. The 4th Careers Forum will be held at the School on Saturday, 26th R. F. Harding, Secretary O.P. Golf April, 1986 (10.30 - 12.30) and Old Peterites who are able to help for the first time, and therefore may not be on his mailing list are asked to get in touch with him at St. Peter's or on (0904) 21162. The Old Peterite Club Annual Dinner Connected with Careers is the proposed O.P. business directory, to The Dinner was held on 13th July, 1985 in the School Dining Hall be compiled by E. M. H. Ranson (Rise '55-'60), particulars of which by kind permission of the Headmaster. can be found on a separate sheet. With a good response it is hoped to The toast of 'The School' was proposed by J. A. Sutton and the publish the directory by Commemoration next year to coincide with Headmaster responded. The toast of 'The Old Peterite Club' was the Club's Centenary. proposed by Dr O. C. Wetherell and the President replied. To Mr and Mrs Kenneth Chilman, who celebrated their diamond The Club is again indebted to Mr T. R. Jackson and the School wedding anniversary on the 26th August, 1985, we send catering staff for the excellent meal provided and a very enjoyable congratulations and very best wishes from the Old Peterite Club. evening was spent by the 182 people who attended. R.D.H. Those present were:- The President The Bursar Baldwin, R. Brown, N. E. R. (J. T. Harding) (Col. J. P. F. Abbott) Barlow, J. A. Brunton, J. Tie, Ladies Brooch and Club Book The Headmaster The Head of School Biller, Mrs M. J. Burdass, J. V. (D. G. Cummin) (J. E. B. Burdass) Bowden, J. Burdon, A. M. The O.P. Club tie is available from the Hon. Secretary (address above) price The Hon. Secretary Abbey, J. Brierley, J. N. D. Burn, G. R. £2.50; also the Ladies Brooch at £2.75 and the Club Book at £2.75, a (R. D. Harding) Angel, J. Briggs, S. M. Burn, S. M. reference list of people and events in the long history of the School (please The Hon. Treasurer Atkinson, J. D. Brindley, R. A. Carley, J. (J. E. Moore) Atkinson, P. S. Brockbank, C. T. Carpenter, M. R include ordinary second class postage stamp or 34p stamps for the latter, 1mm. Past President Atterwill, S. Brown, D. Cass, M. A. with the cheque made payable to the OLD PETERITE CLUB.). (D. T. Rumfitt) Bainbridge, M. W. Brown, J. C. Chamieh, M. 80 Chilman, K. G. Hill, C. C. Lister, R. W. Sir Peter Shepherd The reunion guests were joined for tea by the Old Peterite Clarkson, Karen Hirst, D. Lockwood, P. A. Shepherd, P. M. Cole, H. P. Hitchenor, A. D. Magson, N. J. Shepherd, P. W. Committee and several of them stayed for an evening social arranged Cotton, S. A. Hjort, A. F. H. Maitland-Warne, M. L. Shuttleworth, G. M. by Mark Burn, the York Honorary Secretary of the O.P. Club. Coulthard, K. G. Houghton, J. C. Marsh, A. M. Slee, K. C. Cowan, R. S. Hopper, K. A. Marshall, C. C. Smith, B. D.G.C. Crabb, S. Howie, F. Marshall, H. C. Smith, J. Crabb, S. J. Hubbard, R. H. Martin, R. A. Smith, R. Old Peterites attending:- Crabtree, S. J. Hudson, W. M. Megginson, S. Smith, W. Alton, E. P. (M 1961-65) McBryde, W. H. (S.H. 1959-61) Darley, P. M. Hughes, D. J. Moorey, E. G. Spencer, P. S. Atkinson, C. M. (M 1967-72) Pickersgill, R. (S.H. 1961-66) Hunter, D. Stabler, D. Davidson, Miss R. J. Morris, P. A. Brown, J. F. (G 1961-66) Pigg, R. I. (R. 1964-69) Dawson, M. Huntley, W. G. Nendick, S. Stewart, A. D. L. Carlile, J. (M 1964-69) Poynor, M. J. (R. 1956-61) Dawson, J. R. Ijaz, M. Netherwood, P. J. Stewart, J. Coles, J. R. (S.H 1955-63) Rivers, P. H. (S.H. 1967-72) Dench, S. R. Jacques, D. Newdick, F. N. Stone, J. W. Darley, P. M. 1960-66) Shepherd, P. M. (R. 1961-66) James, C. R. H. Stringer, M. (Q Denison, E. A. K. Nicholas, T. Donnelly, M. (G.D 1961-66) Shubrook, D. C. (G. 1956-62) James, G. Summers, Mrs Denison, J. A. Nicholson, Cathryn Dronfield, M. W. 1959-64) Sproulle, A. T. W. (S.H./D. 1960-65) Morris, L. B. J. Sutton, J. A. (R Drury, P. J. Parkin, F. N. Emsley, D. J. (Q.G 1960-67) Stevens, R. (S.H. 1960-65) Jibson, M. R. Thomlinson, N. E. Eddell, P. H. B. Parkin, G. D. Gildener, G. (T 1956-62) Tonkinson, R. B. (S.H. 1960-63) Frank, C. Johnston, P. Patterson, D. M. Thompson, C. W. Grice, D. W. (S.H 1967-72) Watson, B. J. (T. 1960-65) Jordon, S. H. Thompson, E. G. Frank, J. A. Pemberton, K. R. Harding, J. T. (S.H 1933-38) Watson, I. 1960-66) Kaner, B. C. Wallace, S. M. (Q. Gee, M. Penty, J. R. (President of th O.P. Club) Wilks, C. E. 1957-67) Kelly, P. J. Ward, T. B. (Q- Grant, G. Pickersgill, R. Harding, R. D. 1960-66) Wood, H. (M. 1958-66) Kent, M. Watson, B. J. (R Gray, D. G. M. Pickup, J. D. Hepworth, M. G. B. 1965-71) Wood, R. 1960-66) Knapton, Dr J. J. Webster, R. H. (Q (Q. Hall, M. S. Potter, D. N. Hodges, A. J. E. (S.H 1962-67) Woodruff, M. (T. 1953-61) Knocker, R. Wetherell, O. C. Hamilton, D. Ranson, E. M. H. Holgate, G. M. (T./S.H 1957-63) Knocker, S. P. Wescott-Weaver, Helena Harding, R. Raylor, J. M. Hudson, D. (S.H 1960-65) Johnson, P. 1952-57) Harding, R. F. Knowles, G. Rayson, J. C. M. Willetts, M. (Q- Jobling, G. M. (G./D 1961-66) Marsden, P. (D. 1960-66) Harnby, F. B. S. Langton, J. Richards, C. Williamson, Sophia Jowett, A. C. (G 1958-63) Thirlwell, J. (R. 1961-66) Harris, P. L. Lawrence, F. M. Richardson, J. C. Wilson, A. M. Lockhart, D. S. 1962-67) Shepherd, P. (R. 1958-63) Harrison, S. Leedham, I. Robinson, j. Woolley, C. J. (Q Haslam, Melanie Leefe, P. A. Roden, Rev J. M. Wood, R. Hepworth, M. G. B. Leonard, P. L. Rounthwaite, J. Wroe, S. J. S. Hick, J. K. Le Tocq, L. C. Ryder, S. Others attending:- Houston, A. J. G. Lincoln, J. D. Sherry, D. Mrs S. Dronfield M r P. L. Harris The Revd. N. H. Kemp-Welch Mr & Mrs R. F. larding M r & Mrs A. T. Howat For the benefit of New Members, next year it is necessary to realise that the Annual Dinner lasts for at least 3 hours duration.

Old Peterite Reunion The Old Peterite Club East Riding Dinner On Saturday, 11th May, about 45 Old Peterites who were at the The 26th East Riding Dinner was held at the Bell Hotel, Driffield, School some time in the years 1960 to 1967 came to a reunion. They on Friday, 31st May, 1985. The toast of'The School' was proposed were joined for lunch by the President of the Old Peterite Club, John by John Burdass to which the Headmaster replied. He then proposed Harding, and several masters past and present. The wives of the the toast of 'The Old Peterite Club' to which the President, John Boarding Housemasters of the period came too, and it was a particular Harding, replied, referring in particular to the Club's Centenary in pleasure to us to welcome Mrs Sheila Dronfield. 1986. After a leisurely lunch our guests were shown the recent A special tribute and toast was paid to Kenneth Chilman (S.H. developments in the School and were no doubt reassured at the end 1911-16) and it was with much pleasure that we heard of his of the day by the 1st XFs victory against Sedbergh, the Tennis Teams' forthcoming diamond wedding anniversary on the 26th August. He against Pocklington and the winning of the Inter-Schools' Shooting replied with characteristic humour, recalling his earlier days at Competition at Strensall by the C.C.F. It was by a pleasant chance Sledmere in 1908. that the successful C.C.F. team were met on their return to the School The Club is one again very grateful to Peter Atkinson, the Dinner by four of the Old Peterites who had been in the C.C.F. team at Bisley Secretary, and to Colin Frank, the Chairman, who welcomed the when the School won the Marling. Headmaster and his colleagues in particular, as well as Teddy 81 Denison, Vice Chairman of the Governors. Sixty-one members The London Old Peterite Dinner - 1984 enjoyed an excellent evening and next year's dinner will be held at the The London Old Peterite Dinner was held at The Great Western same venue on Friday, 30th May, 1986. Those present were:- Royal Hotel, Paddington, on Friday 9th November. J. Abbey J. Frank D. P. Johnston P. W. Shepherd Although the numbers were slightly down compared with other C. M. Atkinson F. T. Gooder D. Kirby G. M. Shuttleworth years, due mainly to your organiser's lack of time to persuade D. P. Atkinson P. R. Gooder J. S. Megginson A. G. Smith prospective diners to attend, the quality was maintained. My thanks, J. S. Atkinson J. T. Harding P. R. B. Megginson G. D. Smith P. S. Atkinson R. D. Harding F. N. Newdick W. Smith in particular, go to the hardy dozen or so who travel south each year R. N. Bowes R. F. Harding J. M. Newdick C. W. Thompson in order to support the Dinner. D. Browne F. Hardy P. Newdick A. Thornton J. U. Burdass R. Hardy A. T. Nicholas J. S. R. Tindall We were delighted to welcome and entertain the President, John R. Burdass J. Hey R. W. Peacock G. Tomlinson Harding and the Headmaster, David Cummin. As is the usual K. G. Chilman R. Hopkinson D. N. Potter N. E. Tomlinson D. G. Cummin N. Hopton ). C. M. Rayson T. H. Vickers practice, John Harding proposed the Toast to the School in a witty yet J. Dawson F. Howie K. G. T. Rollo D. A. Ward formative speech, and David Cummin responded. The Headmaster C. C. Dee M. R. Hornby M. Shepherd T. B. Ward E. A. K. Denison D. Hirst N. Shepherd P. H. Whitaker reported upon the progress of the School and in particular he made R. W. Ellis M. Jobling P. M. Shepherd R. Wood reference to the new Science Computer Design and Technology C. Frank building and how very useful these increased facilities are going to be for the future of the School. Next year the Dinner will be held at the same venue on 8th The Old Peterite Club North East Dinner November. Anyone who wishes to attend but does not receive the The Dinner was held at the Hardwick Hall Hotel, Sedgefield, Co. details of the Dinner, for whatever reason, may contact me on 04427 Durham, on Friday, 26th April, 1985, at which 25 attended. The - 73123. hotel served an excellent meal and the President, John Harding, K. M. Ratcliff, London Dinner Secretary proposed the health of 'The School' coupled with the name of the Headmaster. Those present were: David Cummin responded with a report of some of the recent Christopher Beaumont (S.H. 1949-59) Richard Harding (R. 1960-66) Victor Black (T. 1935-42) Robert Harding (Master 1938-74) successes of the School. Those attending favoured a dinner at the same David Bretherton (G. 1935-76) Steven Hill (M. 1955-59) hotel next year; so those wishing their name to be added to the mailing Tony Brindley (M. 1940-45) Francis Hillyard (R. 1936-41) Nigel Brindley (R. 1970-75) Ian Hunter (T. 1951-61) list for the 100th Birthday year of the O.P. Club should please notify Alan Brown (R. 1935-42) David Lavender (G. 1950-60) David Brown at the following address - "Ashcroft", Ashcroft Road, John Croft (M. 1967-72) John Lavender (Master 1949-56) Darlington, Co. Durham DL3 8PD. David Cummin Headmaster Christopher Marsay (R. 1956-61) Andrew Dickie (S.H. 1958- 64) Christopher Monro (R. 1969-74) John Dixon (S.H. 1932-36) Niall Monro (1971-76) Those present were:- Allan Dodds (Master 1950-64) Andrew Powell (D. 1964-69) D. G. Cummin R. F. Harding W. E. Potts John Dook (M. 1937-46) Colin Quickfall (G. 1947-57) J. T. Harding J. B. Hart J. C. M. Rayson David Emsley (G. 1961-67) Michael Ranson (R. 1953-60) D. T. Rumfitt C. I. Hodgson R. W. Readman Claude Fairweather (M. 1919-23) Keith Ratcliff (M. 1944-50) R. D. Harding D. C. Holmes J. S. M. Thomas Hugh Fawcett (R. 1958-62) David Raynor (G. 1953-59) D. L. Brown W. G. Huntley A. R. Turner Philip Fawcett (R. 1956-61) John Rayson (R. 1942-47) H. G. Brown R. L. Jobling J. H. Twizzell Robin Field (G. 1952-58) David Rumfitt (T. 1930-39) J. F. Brown D. Kirby R. M. Walker Douglas Fleming (Q. 1957-67) Tony Short (R. 1936-41) Brigadier C. C. Fairweather R. Pickersgill D. G. M. Young Archie Garbutt (S.H. 1951-59) Fred Slegg (T. 1944-49) W. Graham Paul Gittins (T. 1972-J7) Christopher Smith (M. 1962-67) Alan Gomersall (G. 1953-58) Ronald Stead (T. 1932-38) Earlam Graham (S.H. 1932-37) Robert Stratton (S.H.&M. 1935-43) Nicholas Graham (S.H. 1971-7J5) David Tate (R. 1941-47) James Hanson (S.H. 1918-21) Christopher Watson (R. 1971-76) John Harding - President (S.H. 1933-38) Richard Webber (S.H. 1938-42)

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They claimed twenty- one successive bumps but this was easily passed by Rachael Osborne At the beginning of the academic year most of the Cambridge O.P.s (T. '81-'83) on the dodgems at Jesus May ball. found themselves in Emmanuel for the usual November 5th As for the other Emmanuel O.P.s, "Dave" Davenport (M. 78-'83) gathering. Once this quaint tradition had been observed we looked is busy conserving the Cambridgeshire countryside and Doug forward to a year of unprecedented achievement. "Footlights" Williamson (Q. '76-'81) takes a show to the ADC Theatre First mention must go to Rise old boys, John Ellison and Shaun in October. Last year William Sellers obtained a first in medicine and Gorman, who won full Blues. John achieved a second Rugby Blue and this year he obtained a steady girlfriend; we await next year with played a major role in our glorious victory over Oxford at interest. Twickenham. Shaun swiftly revealed his talents on and off the cricket Finally it only remains to mention Ted Portlock (R. '51-'56) who has field, and fortunately the selectors were more impressed with his coached successive Emmanuel First Lent boats. This year he was bowling than Graham Gooch was, hitting him for thirty off his first chiefly responsible for the fine display of cups at the Boat Club dinner. over. Louise Liddle (G. '78-80') is now studying medicine and captains the University Equestrian team. Meanwhile another old girl, Claire News of Old Peterites Lockey (S. '79-'81) said goodbye to international pursuits, finishing Anderson, S. ('11-'21), Major, wrote a cheerful letter to the her course in English and European studies. The social scene will not Headmaster, inspite of six major operations and being blind in be the same without Claire but she leaves a worthy successor in Jackie one eye. Chao (D. '80-'82) who still has another year of reading Economics in Atkinson, P. S. (M'28-'32), is this year's President of the Yorkshire that hearty bastion, St. John's. Agricultural Society. Tim Heap (Q. '76-'81), cutting a dash through Trinity (though still Baker, I. H. (SH'41-'45), Major General, as a Colonel Commandant, not cutting his hair), continues his maths studies for another year Royal Tank Regiment, hosted the Queen in B.A.O.R., when the although he will no longer share his College with Andrew Whipp (Q. Junior Regiment drove past in tanks and received new standards '77-'82), who graduated in Engineering this year. We congratulate from Her Majesty. Andrew on being the first O.P. to break into the ranks of the Pitt Club Biddle, R. W. (R'76-'77), an E.S.U. Scholar from the U.S.A., and the Union Society, where he is known as the "Official Trinity graduated in 1982 from Harvard and is currently preparing for Social Climber". a M.D. in August 1985. He has also married and now lives in Over in Corpus new boy Peter Drury (T. '78-'83) tells us that he fell Philadelphia. in love with algebra and also fell in the Cam — he did not, however, Brown, R. D. E. (G'75-'80), has graduated in computer science from specify of which particular achievement he was more proud. Deb Pal Imperial College, London, and is now working for a subsidiary (D. '76-'81) continues his medical studies in Charing Cross Hospital of Aer Lingus. after a summer spent in the Gaza Strip. Claydon, J. B. ( -'54), remarried in 1976 and because a stockbroker five years later in Vancouver, where things are going well for Next door in Pembroke girls have arrived so Tim Kaner (G. '77-'82) him. no longer has to dress up to entertain the lads. In recognition of his Coverdale, S. P. (Q'67-'72), is now the Secretary and Manager of the efforts, however, they recently elected him J.C.R. President. Andrew Northamptonshire County Cricket Club. Stewart (T. '80-'82) is making equally spectacular progress in Christ's, Craven, J. A. G. (M'67-'72), has been promoted Lieutenant having been elected Welfare officer and also secretary of the Boat Commander, R.N., and is serving on board H.M.S. Hermione, Club. John Torlesse (T. '78-'83) breaking new ground in Magdalene, a Leander class frigate, as the Supply Officer. is also known to be a bit of a "boatie" but he is yet to be seen wearing Creasy, B. (M'71-'76), is working for the Agricultural Research the College uniform of green cords and hunky pullover. Council and sings with the London Choral Society. Unfortunately the same cannot be said of Anthony Dixon (Q. Dodman, P. A. (T'77-'82), has been captain of Liverpool University '76-'81) who besides gaining a modern Pentathlon half-blue, organised Cricket Club's 1st XI this season. 84 Fawthrop, D. J. (G'73-'78), is researching into neurotoxicology at Park, G. E. (D'67-'72), graduated in Medicine from Newcastle Christ's College, Cambridge, where he was awarded a three year University in 1977 and for the last four years has been in general Welcome Trust Veterinary Research Scholarship. practice at Stokesley. Gorman, S. R. (R'78-'83), reading Medicine at Emmanuel College, Ramsden, J. N. (G'48-'51), was appointed Technical Director, has reguarly played for the University Cricket XI and was G.E.C., Paxman Diesels, Colchester, in May 1984. invited to represent Cambridge against Oxford at Lords. He is Rayner, D., has been appointed Deputy General Manager, B.R. now Secretary of the University Cricket Club. Eastern Region, in York. Harding, R. D. (R'60-'66), won the inaugural "Over 35" County Reynolds, A. G. (M'38-'44) is now the Managing Director of Squash Championship in Derby. Baumann Hinde, a subsidiary of Lonrho PLC, and was Hewitt, J. R. M. (G'74-'80), is working at G.C.H.Q., Cheltenham. appointed a Director of the Liverpool Cotton Association in Hirst, C. J. (T'71-'76), has resigned his commission in the Royal Tank December 1984. Reynolds, G. E. K. (T'32-'42), retired in August 1985 as Headmaster Regiment and taken up an appointment as a programmer/ of Dauntsey's School. He is a Governor of Dean Close and St. systems analyst with a computer company in Camberley. He was Peter's Schools and remains on the bench in Devizes. selected to represent Great Britain in the World Orienteering Robinson, E. (T'46-'52), is now Headmaster of Oaklands School, Championships held at Victoria, Australia. York. Holt, J. M. (SH'48-'53), is a consultant at the Radcliffe, and a Fellow Shubrook, D. C. (G'56-'62), is a senior lecturer in Educational of Linacre College, Oxford. Technology at Leicester Polytechnic. Hopton, N. D. (T&SH'79-'84), has been busking, playing, learning Simmons, D. N., accompanied an official party from China on a Italian and teaching English in Florence before going up to visit to industrial sites in the North of England. Cambridge. Slade, R. J. (Q&G'59-'63), is a partner in a firm of maritime solicitors Howat, J. N. T. (SH'48-'54), has written "South American Packets", with offices in London and the Far East. an account of postal communications in the nineteenth century. Smart, T. E. H. (M'55-'61), is a director of William Grant & Sons, King, R. V. (Q'50-'55), is Assistant Director, Counter Automation Scotch Whisky Distillers, and travels frequently to Africa and with the Post Office at Armours House, St. Martin's Le Grand, the Middle and Far East for the Company. London. Smith, B. (Q'72-'77), completes this year a Diploma in Architecture Knapton, J. J. F. (G'49-'57), lives in Oregon, U.S.A., and has at P.C.L. His design for the Italian City of Este was a winning remarried. He now has four teenagers who are driving him crazy. entry in the Biennale of Venice this year. Lacy, J. C. (Q'54-'62), was recently appointed Senior Physiotherapist Stancer, W. W. (D'77-'82), launched the Young Enterprise Federation specialising in Family Therapy at the National Children's to promote enterprise as a way of life to young people and invites Home, Family Care Centre, Leeds. his contemporaries to contact him at the University of Stirling Langstaff, R. G. (T'38-'41), is a professional photographer and actor, to find out how to become entrepeneurs. using the stage name Rex Graham. Stewart, A. D. L. (T'80-'82), is Secretary of Boats at Christ's College, Lightowler, J. (M), has become a partner in Davenport and Co., a Cambridge; he has completed two years reading Engineering. local estate agent and is running the office in Boston Spa. Strike, R. J. A. (M'79-'84), has spent most of the last year working in a Garden Centre in the U.S.A. before going to Durham McDermid, N. G. L. R. (SH'37-'44), was appointed Archdeacon of University. Richmond in 1983. Sutton, J. A. (T'50-'54), has joined the Board of Boosey and Hawkes Moxon, N. P. (Q'69-'74), has attended a course at the Central Flying as Managing Director (U.K.) and Marketing and Sales Director. School and from there goes as an Instructor to Liverpool Wilson, J. M. (Q'70-'75), was runner-up in the B.B.C. Radio "Brain University Air Squadron. of Sport" Competition, 1984. Naylor, M. (Q'68-'73), is a B.B.C. local radio presenter and producer Yule, G. S. (R'66-'70), has been appointed Marketing Manager, with Radio Shropshire at Shrewsbury. International Computers Ltd. 85 Appeal '82. The Appeal Secretary apologises to Mr J. A. Douthwaite Obituary for omitting his name from the Final Report. F. J. Wiseman Frank, as he was affectionately known to all his friends and colleagues, Births or Wissy to the younger brigade, died aged 79 at Fleet in Hampshire on the 13th August 1984. Eggleshaw, R. C, on 27th November 1984 to Richard and A native of the Ribblesdale area of North Yorkshire, Frank was Dominique a daughter, Marie Delphine. educated at Giggleswick School, whence he won an Exhibition in Huntley, W. G., on 28th January 1984 to Gregson and Gill a son, Jonathon. Classics to Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge, and started his Slee, K. C, in June 1985 to Kenneth and Linda a daughter, Helen teaching career at Wolverhampton Grammar School. In 1944 he Louise, delivered by the father himself. joined the Staff at St. Peter's and taught classics throughout the Williams, J. C. W., on 25th Octover 1984 to John and Wendy a School. Enrolment in "Dig for Victory" became one of his first daughter, Sarah Millicent. assignments and with his customary good humour and enthusiasm he was always prepared to help out, laying no claim to experience or skills in his self-effacing way. Soon after the incendiary raid which burned down much of the front of the Rise, Frank followed Leslie Burgess as Engagement Housemaster and with his wife plus cat took up residence in very White, T. G., to Miss Anna-Maria Antoniou from Limassol, Cyprus, cramped conditions. In 1948 he made way for his successor D. K. in May 1985. Crews and moved into his own home where it was easier for him to take care of his ailing wife. His devotion and sympathy to Joan never failed and left a lasting impression on us all. Marriages In 1959 he succeeded Leslie Burgess as Senior Classics Master. Bronk, R. A. C., to Miss Vyvian Forbes on 22nd June 1985. Frank's teaching technique, dependent mainly upon a selection of Brown, C. A. F., to Miss Ruth Wood on 25th May, 1985. coloured chalks in a tatty tobacco tin, remained much of a mystery, Davidson, M. J. F., to Dr Susan Foster. but he evidently inspired his aspiring classicists. A firm disciplinarian, Dell, K. L., to Miss Jayne Tait on 8th June 1985. but one who commanded respect at all times, he was greatly interested Goodwin, S. J., to Miss Nicola Jesper (O.P.) in August 1984. in the City of York and very successfully introduced at Sixth Form Hirst, C. J., to Dr C. I. Littlejohn on 20th April 1985. level a "Local History" Option which opened a new field of interest Morris, P. A., to Mrs S. D. O. Wilson on 26th January 1985. for many boys. Outside the classroom his main interest was in cricket, being himself no mean exponent of the art of bowling, and during most of his time Deaths at St. Peter's he successfully coached the 2nd XI, being a trusted Crombie, I., in September 1984. mentor of the game, a decisive umpire and shrewd tactician. Crowther, F. B., on 6th June 1985. After 21 years on the Staff in 1965 he retired to Fleet, from where Denby, C. P., on 19th March 1985. he was more easily able to make his trips to the Continent, and enjoy Gray, D. St. G. W., on 23rd January 1985. his weekly games of golf. Having previously written "Roman Spain" Houghton, J. C., on 9th July 1985. in 1955, happily he now agreed to write a history of St. Peter's from Kazerooni, S. H., on 4th January 1980. the time it first moved to its present site at Clifton in 1844. Milner, G. H. Above all a humble man with a keen sense of humour and sharp wit. Ruddock, P. H. O., on 12th September 1983. A most loyal person, seldom heard to criticise anyone. Shannon, R. R.F.H. 86 Old Peterite Club Hyde, M. J. K., Fisherman's Cottage, Front Street, Naburn, York YOl 4RR. Ijaz, T., 8 Dorland Court, 106 West Hill, Putney, London SW15. Members Joining July 1985 Knocker, S. P., 106 Kings Road, Windsor, Berkshire SI4 2AP. Atterwill, S., 5 Bradenhurst Close, Harestone Hill, Caterham, Surrey CR3 GDS. Lawrence, F. M., Lawrence House, Ropergate, Pontefract, West Yorkshire. Barker, I. J., 20 Bankside Close, Upper Poppleton, York Y02 6LH. Leedham, I. P. J., 22 Top Lane, Copmanthorpe, York Y02 3UJ. Barlow, Penelope G., Lead Hall, Saxton, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire LS24 9QL. Leonard, J. S., Holly Lodge, Claxton, York Y06 7SD. Bates, M. A., Southway House, Main Road, Brigsley, Grimsby, South Humberside Lincoln, J. D., 8 Brisbane Grove, Hartburn, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland DN37 ORF. TS18 5BN. Black, W. G. S., 8 Sandringham Close, Cottingham, Hull, North Humberside. Magson, I. S., 149 Greenshaw Drive, Haxby, York Y03 8DG. Briggs, D. S., Born Cottage, 62 The Village, Strensall, York Y03 5XA. Marsh, D. R., 13 Lime Avenue, Stockton Lane, York Y03 0BT. Brunton, J. G., Ayrshire Lodge, Brass Castle Lane, Nunthorpe, Middlesbrough Mavor, R. I. D., Barlaston House, Alne, York Y06 2HR. TS8 9EB Moorey, E. G., Hignett House, Tholthorpe, York. Burdass, J. E. B., Dotterill Park, Kilham, Driffield, North Humberside. Morris, L. B. J., 7 Holly Tree Garth, Stockton-on-the-Forest, York Y03 9UW. Carpenter, M. R., Moatfield House, Watson Garth, Appleton Roebuck, York Muirhead, N. J., "Willowgarth", Beeford, Driffield, North Humberside Y025 8AY. Y05 7EE. McGrath, A. J., "Mallows", Dogmersfield, Basingstoke, Hants. RG27 8SS. Chippindale, S. I., Kingsley Poultry Farm, Kingsley Road, Starbeck, Harrogate Neely, A. D., 24 Forestside Drive, Banchory, Kincardinshire, Scotland AB2 3ZG. HG1 4RF. Nelson, L. W. G., Linden Lodge Hotel, Nunthorpe Avenue, Scarcroft Road, York Clavell, A. N., Harleywood Vicarage, Church Road, Todmorden, Lanes. OL74 8HP. Y02 1PF. Copley, D. J., Grimston Hill House, Grimston, York YOl 5LE. Orange-Bromehead, R. W., 26 Wenlock Drive, Escrick, York Y04 6JB. Crabb, S. J., Russett House, The Green, Upper Poppleton, York Y02 6DR. Pairman, Elizabeth L., "Heronwood", Church Lane, Wighill, Tadcaster, Crabtree, S. J., 10 Lee Fair Gardens, Yaddlethorpe, Scunthorpe, South Humberside North Yorkshire LS24 8BG. DN17 2RG. Patmore, Robbin J., The Moorings, 8 Water Row, Cawood, Selby, North Yorkshire Creyke, N. C, Camp House Farm, Nosterfield, Bedale, North Yorkshire DL8 2QZ. Y08 0SW. Curtis, Elizabeth J. E., Field House Farm, Foston-on-the-Wolds, Driffield, Pawson, D. N. E., 23 Aire Road, Wetherby, North Yorkshire. North Humberside. Pearsall, D. W., 4 Clifton Dale, York Y03 6LJ. Deeley, L., 19 Larkin Avenue, Cherry Willingham, Lincoln LN3 4AZ. Pickup, J. D., "Holly Lodge", 7 Ashdown Road, Epsom, Surrey KT17 3PL. Desai, J., "Hackthorn", Millhouse Lane, Winterton, South Humberside DN15 9QP. Rayson, W. D., 14 St. Peter's Grove, Clifton, York Y03 6AQ. Duncan, A. C, 3 Clifton Dale, Clifton, York Y03 6LJ. Richards, C. P., The Green, Stillington, York Y06 1JX. Galbraith, Sarah F., Michaelmas House, 31 Peter Avenue, Oxted, Surrey RH8 9LG. Robards, M. D., High Beck, Stockton Lane, York Y03 9U8. Gaunt, P. M., 51 Ashlea Hook, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG27 9RG. Robinson, A. C, 25 Beechwood Road, Beaconsfield, Bucks. Gilman, C. E., Cherry Tree Cottage, High Street, Clifford, Nr. Wetherby, Robinson, J., Beverley House, 10 The Avenue, Clifton, York Y03 6BW. West Yorkshire. Ryder, S., 5 Brigsley Road, Waltham, Grimsby, South Humberside. Goodman, C. J., 7 Moorlands Road, Skelton, York Y03 6XZ. Scott, M. P., 140 Clifton, York Y03 6BH. Goodman, C. J., Twin Gables, Page Lane, Wombleton, York Y06 5SE. Seaton, J. M. A., 18 Westlands Grove, Stockton Lane, York Y03 0EF. Grant, G., 8 Whin Close, Dringhouses, York Y02 2LB. Sellers, J. W., Asphodel Cottage, Allerthorpe, York Y04 2RW. Gray, D. G. M., Orchard House, Delves Ridge, Menwith Hill Road, Darley, Shield, D., Village Farm, Gt. Thirkleby, Thirsk, North Yorkshire Y07 2AT. Nr. Harrogate, North Yorkshire. Sim, J. K., 6 Manor Close, Camblesforth, Selby, North Yorkshire. Hanson, A. M., "The Warren", 6 Wayside Crescent, Scarcroft, Leeds LS14 3BD. Skellern, S. R., 13 Holme Road, Bingham, Notts. NG13 8DZ. Harrison, Adele M., 11 Temple Garth, Copmanthorpe, York Y02 3TF. Smith, J. C, 21 Shipton Road, Clifton, York Y03 6RE. Harrison, S. P., 96a Tadcaster Road, Dringhouses, York Y02 2LT. Street, J. C, "Broadoaks", Flaxton, York Y06 7RG. Healey, R., Hotham House, Hotham, York Y04 3UD. Stubbs, Anna L., 33 The Ryde, Hatfield, Herts. AL9 5DG. Heckel, Gretchen L., 8 Laurel Avenue, Toms River, New Jersey, U.S.A. 08753. Summers, T. D., 2 Mill Mount Court, York. Hilton, M. G. B., Shepherd's Cottage, North Charlton Farm, Chathill, Taylor, Nicola J., The Gardens, Brockfield, Warthill, York Y03 9XJ. Northumberland NE67 5HP. Toes, P. M., 48 Hobmoor Drive, York Y02 4JT. Hopton, B. P., 11 Church Lane, Nether Poppleton, York Y02 6LB. Wilmott, Alison J., "West Lea", 76 Middlecave Road, Malton, North Yorkshire Howard, S. L., 20 Manor Drive South, Acomb, York Y02 5SA. YOl7 0NQ Hudson, Anne L., Manor House, Patrick Brompton, Bedale, North Yorkshire Wilson, N. M., 7 Beech View, North Duffield, Selby, North Yorkshire. 87 Change of Address Jones, A. G. G., 2 Burtree Avenue, Skelton, York Y03 6YT. Jones, T. R. W., April Cottage, Bulmer, York Y06 7BW. Anderson, T. D. F., 11 Eustace Road, London SW6 1JB. Jowett, A. C, 14 Woodhall Park Drive, Claverley, Leeds LS28 7EY. Bell, C. R. W., The Manor, St. Peter's Grove, York Y03 6AQ. Kell, P. A., 49 Hillcrest Avenue, Nether Poppleton, York Y02 6LD. Bell, K. M., The Manor, St. Peter's Grove, York Y03 6AQ. Kirby, F. A. L., 116 St. David's Road, Otley, West Yorkshire LS21 2RQ. S Berry, M. W., 8 Wellesley House, Wellington College, Crowthorne, Berks. Kirkus, I., 9 Chapel Terrace, Porthlevan, Helston, Conrwall. Black, V. M., 12 Usher Park Road, Haxby, York Y03 8RY. Blackford, H. N., Willowcroft House, 67 Main Street, Woodnewton, Northants, Knox, A. K., Chapel House, Moor Monkton, York. Langstaff, R. G., Rose Cottage, 51 Alexandra Road, Thames Dutton, Surrey, KT7 OQS. PE8 5EB. MacLeod, I. M., 19 Station Road, Bearsden, Glasgow G61 4AW. Bough, D. F., 9 Hall Park, Heslington, York YOl 5DT. McKay, J. M., 2 Brookside, Lot 982 - DD289, Ko Tong Village, Sai Kung Bower, R., "The Heathers", Old Barnfields, Newtown, Powys SY16 2LA. Country Park, N.T. Hong Kong. •Brown, R. D. E., 37 Chapter Chambers, Chapter Street, London SW1P 4NR. Moffatt, K. A., 21 Longdean Park, Chester-le-Street, Co. Durham. Brown, K., West Moor House, Felton, Nr. Morpeth, Northumberland NE65 9QE Naylor, A. L., 12A Torrington Avenue, North Finchley, London N12 NLG. Brown, N. E. R., 7 Buckingham Street, Bishophill, York YOl 1DW. O'Donnell, J. G. H., 200 NE 19th Court, M105, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.A. Bruce, R. G., "Bardistane", 3 Ossian Road, Glasgow G43 2JJ. Park, G. E., Ingleby House, Gt. Broughton, Middlesbrough TS9 7EG. Burn, S. M., 19 Elm Park Way, Stockton Lane, York. Paveley, D. J., 1 Birch Avenue, R.A.F. Finningley, Doncaster, DN9 3LT. Carter, R. M., 2 Reynolds Close, Kettering, Northants. Potter, D. N., 58 Middlethorpe Drive, Dringhouses, York Y02 2NA. Claydon, J. B., 1004 - 1816 Haro Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Pritchard, G. F., 23 Sixth Avenue, Corner - 3rd Street, Lower Houghton, V6G 2Y7. Johannesburg 2196 South Africa. Coverdale, S. P., Northamptonshire C.C.C., County Ground, Northampton. Ramsden, J. N., Long Acre, Cherryground, Hintlesham, Suffolk IP8 3NW. Creasy, B., 43B Malvern Road, London NW6 5PU. Ranson, E. M. H., The Old Bakery, Grindleton, Nr. Clitheroe, Lanes. BB7 4QT. Critchely, Frances R., 38 Park Street, The Mount, York Y02 2BQ. Rayson, J. C. M. & I. C. M., 14 St. Peter's Grove, York Y03 6AQ. Critchely, P. A., 38 Park Street, The Mount, York Y02 2BQ. Reynolds, G. E. K., Denewood House, The Fairway, Devizes, Wilts. SN10 5DX. Crowe, P., Keeper's Cottage, Myton on Swale, York Y06 2RD. Rigg, H. W. T., Paddock End, K^mpton, Andover, Hants. SP11 8PG. Dalkin, J. R., 6 Greenfield Crescent, Edgbaston, Birmingham. Rounthwaite, D. P., 7 Willow Hayes, Ashton, Chester CH3 8BT. Dell, K. L., 4 Duncan Close, Lytham St. Annes, Lanes. FY8 2RZ. Ruddock, G. F., 34 Green End, Gamlingay, Sandy, Beds. SG19 3LF. •Dixon, J. B., 86 Valiant House, Vicarage Crescent, London SW11 3LX. Schofield, R. N. J., 2 Far Reef Close, Horsforth, Leeds. Eggleshaw, J. R., 1 Palam Marg, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi, India. Sedman, E. C, 169 Watling Street, Park Street, St. Albans AL2 2NZ. Exell, R. A., 129 Tullibardine Road, Sheffield Sll 7GN. Shuttleworth, G. M., N. D. & Sally, 22 Greencliffe Drive, Clifton, York Y03 6NA. Fairclough, J. G., 56 Orford Street, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 3PE. Slade, R. J., 89 Rodenhurst Road, London SW4 8AF. Figge, A. J., "Hideaway", 10 Northfield Close, South Cave, Brough, Smallman, A. B., 31 Vermont Close, Bassett, Southampton, Hants. SOI 7LT. North Humberside HU15 2EW. Stancer, P. S., Holly Cottage, Leek Wootton, Warwick, Warwickshire. Foster, S. Revd., The Vicarage, 47 Garraways, Coffee Hall, Milton Keynes, Bucks Stemmler, P. A., 5514 Green Springs Drive, Houston, Texas, U.S.A. Goodwill, R. H., 14 Rectory Road, Barnes, London SW13 ODT. Stewart, A. D. L., 26 East Mount Road, York Y02 2BD. Green, D. G., 1 Beesley Drive, Chichester Park, Cleethorpes, South Humberside Sutton, Jane E. & J. A., The Old Posting House, Welford Road, Chapel Brampton, DN35 OJX. Northamptonshire NN6 8AF. Grove-Stephenson, J. C, 57 Gilesgate, Durham. Taylor, P. G., 5 Thames Avenue, High Halstow, Nr. Rochester, Kent ME3 8TE. Harding, D. F., Flat 2, 118 Muswell Hill Road, London N10 3JD. Thompson, C. W., Moorfield Farm, Fulwood Lane, Ringinglow, Sheffield 10 Heap, C. J. A., Top Flat, Westhaugh, Carleton Road, Pontefract WF8 3RF. Tomlinson, T. G., 37 West End Road, Cottingham, E. Yorkshire HU16 5PW. Hewitt, J. R. M., 133 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham, Glos. GL52 6AU. Top Lop Bong, Flat 45, 6th Floor Imperial Court, 79 Waterloo Road, Kowloon, Hopper, K. A., Pilton Cottage, Harts Lane, Pinhoe, Exeter. Hong Kong. Hirst, Capt. C. J. RTR., 45 St. Cetherine's Road, Winchester, Hants. S023 8PS. Turnbull, D. A., 24 Old Malt Way, Horsell, Woking, Surrey. Hudson, R. V., Rickyard, Langford Budville, Wellington, Somerset TA21 ORU. Turner, P. H. N., 62 Beech Avenue, Bishopthorpe, York Y02 1R5. White, T. G., 86 Pursewardens Close, Ealing, London W13 9PW. Hudson, T. F., "The Glebe", 6 Longmead Drive, Fiskerton, Southwell, Notts. Wilks, C. E., 4 Dale Croft, Ilkley, West Yorkshire LS29 9NS. NG25 OUP. Williams, S. N., "Lowood", Martongate, Bridlington Y016 5YE. Huntley, W. G. Jnr., 12 Barras Drive, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear. Wood, R. A., Les Oies Grasses, La Fronde, St. Genes - La Tourette, 63580 Hyde, J. C. K., Fisherman's Cottage, Front Street, Naburn, York YOl 4RR. Le Vernet-la-Varenne, France. Jarvis, K. J., 16 Heatherlee Court, Sutherland Avenue, Kinlochleven, Argyll Wright, A. J., 17 Mayfair Road, Laverstock, Salisbury, Wilts. PA40 4RB. Yule, G. 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