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School News Literary Section W. B. Cook 3 The Early Morning Shift 25 Speech Day 3 The Escape from Prizes ...... 6 Lochleven ...... 25 Staff News 6 Football Vandalism ... 27 School Facts 8 T o u r is t s ...... 28 Entrance Scholarships 1972 ...... 8 Chapel Notes 8 Games Section Music ...... 10 Rowing ...... 30 Sixth Form Play ... 11 Cricket ...... 32 France ...... 12 Cross-Country ...... 35 Printing Club 12 Swim m ing ...... 38 Debating Society 13 Fives ...... 38 Social Service Society 13 Basketball ...... 39 Railway Society 13 S h o o tin g ...... 39 Rambling Club ... 13 Rugby ...... 40 Sixth Form Society 15 C.C.F...... 17 Avete ...... 22 Valete ...... 22 O.D. News 42 It’s after you start work at Barclays that you choose your career.

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W. B. COOK an integral part in the academic activities of the School and is a highly valued acquisition. Among improvements which continued Mr. W. B. Cook succeeded Mr. J. A. Brett as Headmaster in in other areas may be mentioned the rowing tank near the tuck- April 1967, and left the School to become Headmaster of Magdalen shop, and the new changing rooms in the Houses. College School, Oxford in April 1972. Five years is not a long time But apart from structural alterations Mr. Cook also exercised an in which to take over and guide along particular lines of policy important influence on the composition of the School. The Lower a society as complicated as a school. But during his tenure of Remove was re-introduced to enable boys of eleven to join and office Mr. Cook vigorously followed schemes of development continue through the School uninterruptedly. This scheme has affecting both the composition and the structure of Durham been running for two years and has been of great benefit to all School. He devoted his energies to the second appeal which was concerned. launched soon after his arrival, and during the next few years the These are no mean achievements in five years of office and they results of his efforts were given practical expression. will have a lasting effect. We are deeply grateful for all that Mr. The old sanatorium was enlarged and, as Langley House, now Cook has done for the School. Both he and Mrs. Cook will be serves a very useful purpose in providing the Dayboys with a base remembered with affection for their kindness and friendliness. from which they can and do play a full part in the life of the School. They, Deborah and Andrew, know that they take with them our This innovation was largely responsible for the closing of the very best wishes for their happiness and success in Oxford. Grove as a Junior House. Soon after this had been completed, Mr. Cook turned his attention to the area of the School House dormitories above the Sixth Form room. Radical alterations were made, and in a surprisingly short space of time a Modern Langu­ SPEECH DAY age department, complete with a Language Laboratory, was Speech Day was held on Saturday, May 27th, and followed the comfortably housed and very adequately equipped. Not only has same pattern as last year's, with the addition of a Parents’ this proved of great value to the teaching of modern languages, meeting. A special Chapel Service was held at 9.15 a.m.The final but it was in line with Mr. Cook’s policy of concentrating the of a three-a-side competition provided an hour's lively cricket, teaching departments of the School in close proximity to each and coffee was served in Big School from 10.15. Speeches began other. at 11, and after the ceremony parents took their sons home for Among the last of his schemes was the redesigning and re­ half-term. The guest speaker was His Honour Judge L. J. Verney. equipping of the School Library. The problems presented were The Chairman of the Governors, The Dean of Durham, took the not easy to solve. But the finished product, which he himself chair for his twenty-first Speech Day here. After welcoming was not present to see, puts beyond any doubt the success and parents and guests, he asked the Headmaster to give his report, skill with which those problems were faced. The library now plays which is here printed: 4

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Mr. Chairman, Mr. Mayor, Judge Verney, Ladies and Gentlemen: I must say something about the masters. The Second Master, First I should like to welcome you. I do this very warmly, though Mr. Marsden, in particular, has been an enormous help over the of course I do not know many of you personally and have only just past four exciting weeks, and I count myself most fortunate to come myself! I should like to welcome the Mayor and Mayoress have such men as colleagues, even though they are not all who have honoured us by coming. I should also particularly like life-savers like Mr. MacLeod. I thank them for the work that they to thank Judge Verney for coming a long distance despite a very do. Two masters, Mr. Greenhough and Mr. Houlihan, left at the busy life, to be our guest of honour and to present the prizes. same time as Mr. Cook. It is difficult for me to pay tribute to men Judge Verney is an old friend of mine: for many years we were I do not really know, but you will be able to read about their together concerned in the running of the Harrow Boys' Club in services to Durham School in The Dunelmian. North Kensington. Judge Verney was most active both in directing Two other masters are leaving us at the end of this term. the Club and also in helping with the day-to-day running of it. Mr. Quinn is going to Coventry where he will become Head of He represents for me an ideal of a man who is able, and who has Science in a large Comprehensive School. Mr. Quinn came to the energy, to succeed in a wide variety of different fields of Durham School in January 1962. He has always been a very loyal activity at the same time. A good judge is a great servant of his colleague and has devoted himself to the welfare of boys in many fellow men. But few are also tremendously active in the service different ways—particularly by the thorough and conscientious of young people, which Judge Verney is in a number of ways. work which he has done as Officer Commanding the Corps. This And no other judge, nor indeed any other man, has played as isn otapopular job, butMr. Quinn has done a tremendous amount many Squash Internationals for Wales as has Judge Verney—I to make the Durham School Corps a happy and successful one. may say, most recently in the last season. Yeaterday it was We wish him and Mrs. Quinn and their son Patrick, who is also announced that he is engaged to be married. We also heartily leaving us, great happiness and success in their new life in congratulate you and wish you very great happiness. Thank you Coventry. for coming, sir, we are honoured by your presence. Mr. Bland is also leaving us. He came here in September 1966. I have heard it said of Headmasters that they very soon develop It is difficult for a new Headmaster to realise that a man who is a fatal facility for continuous utterance. I intend at least to be as so much a local figure can have been here only six years. His work brief as I can during these ceremonies, because I want to talk to as Head of Geography has been one of the strengths of the School the parents at the end of the prize-giving and to give them a over this period. He and Mrs. Bland opened Langley House in chance of speaking to me. So I shall not be able to mention in September 1969—a difficult task, but their success is something detail the many achievements of the School during the last twelve which the boys of the House and their parents warmly appreciate. months. You will be able to read about them in The Dunelmian. It may well be, however, that it is for the great Rowing triumphs Parents at least who feel that I am failing in my duty by being so of the last few years that Mr. Bland will be best remembered here. brief will have the chance to tell me in half an hour or so’s time! No other school of our size in England is able to compete at the SCHOOL NEWS

top level. To produce a IV which reaches the final of the World how they Run' to the Quiz on Radio Durham; Lord MacLeod Youth Championships, representing Great Britain, and then two preaching, Mr. Mark Hughes and Dr. Josephine Butler talking; a years later to be producing another which is actually, at the same pantomime; parties visiting France and Germany, and one a stage of the year, doing faster times is a most remarkable achieve­ submarine; adventure training; and, I'm told, the weather even ment. I am sure that boys in the Boat Club will agree with me that allowed the Sports to be held this year! the educational value of Mr. Bland's work in the Rowing has been But of course, for me today, as I hope for all of us, is a time for and is enormous. Mr. Bland will become Headmaster of the looking forward. A good School must have modern up-to-date Licensed Victuallers School at Slough in September and we wish facilities and must be continually renewing these. Some of you him and Mrs. Bland great happiness and success there. have seen some of our new amenities today. The wonderful new Now for a quick sketch of the achievements of the last year Library, the Careers Information Room and the Language Lab­ which you are not going to hear about in detail. A healthy crop oratory—all due to the generosity of various people, many of you of ‘O' levels, ‘A ’ levels and University places, though only two at being among them. But we cannot stop there and we must go on Cambridge, one of these provisional on ‘A ’ level results. In this to make sure that Durham School always provides the first rate respect it is of interest to say that I hope that this year we shall for its many different activities. There will be more new buildings have between five and ten candidates for Oxbridge places. and I hope that soon we shall be able to tell you about them. Meanwhile, ponder this. It is not only buildings that make a A wide range of sporting achievements. The Rowing I have good school: high standards in all things—particularly, of course, already alluded to and the presence of the Premier Award of in the form room, so that every boy is aiming at and has a good Durham Regatta, the Grand Challenge Cup, here in the marquee chance of achieving the highest academic ambition of which he is a testimony to the fact that Rowing thrives. We hope the 1st IV is capable; the opportunity to develop his personality, his abilities will go on to even greater honours and we also congratulate the and interests so that he may fulfil himself in life; the love and other crews that have won cups. A young Cricket XI, beginning to service of a community which loves and cares for him, learning to prove itself, and which promises well for the next couple of years. try hard in all things becausethis is demanded of him and because A Swimming Team which, since our last Speech Day, has carried he sees his contemporaries doing the same; these are the things off the Old Stortfordian Swimming Club Trophy, competed for that Durham School has always stood for. We are determined to nationally by Colts Medley Teams. A Rugby season of mixed strive for these ideals with an ever renewed vigour and sense of fortunes but again promise for the future. In Athletics, two of the purpose. 1971 team have gone on to great heights: C. Spedding is currently in the Olympic Squad and P. C. Robinson has been involved in breaking a world record. After presenting the prizes Judge Verney made a very lively Other events have been extraordinarily varied. From the various and witty speech, the theme of which was the value of experience Concerts in Chapel to the Sixth Form’s performances of ‘See and the importance of choice. He said that the advice of older 6

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people has much to offer “ if only you have the patience to listen S. E. Robson Morley-Wells Prize for Geography, to it. And when you leave this school, you should have the I. Pinder \ share Metcalfe Prize for Mathematics capability and opportunities to make your own choice. It may not M. Sabourian * and the Additional Mathematics Prize. always be the right choice, but it is better to have made the wrong P. J. Robinson Henry Smith Prize for Physics. ones than none at all. Listening to the more experienced should M. W. Sharp Nuttall Prize for Biology. help you to make the right choices". N. S. Booth Additional Prizes for Physics, Chemistry When the guests who were not parents had left the marquee and Biology. the Headmaster held a short parents’ meeting. Parents asked J. H. Sm ith questions and made points to the Headmaster and a general C. H. Darling Headmaster’s Prize for Good Progress discussion of topics of common interest developed. H. T. Ham ilton in Lower Sixth. P. R. K rstulovic N. P. Sykes Senior Recits. A. C. R. Sandys-Wood Junior Recits. M. L. Dunn M usic Prizes. PRIZES N. F. Moore J. F. C. Lunn Headmaster's Prize to Head of School. W. Emmerson, K.S. Hodgson Prize for English. A. Hart, K.S. Gawan-Taylor Prize for English Essay, shares Gough Prize for English Verse, and Ker Prize for Modern History, STAFF NEW S J. S. Thompson shares Ker Prize for Modern History. F. R. D. Fenning Ker Prize for Ancient History. Two members of the Staff left at the end of the Easter term, P. J. Hickinbotham Bishop Lee Prize for Divinity, shares Mr. P. J. W. Houlihan and Mr. D. J. Greenhough, the former to Gough Prize for English Verse, Head­ become Head of the Biology department at Hull G.S., and the master’s Prize for Good Progress in latter to take up a senior appointment at Porirua College, W elling­ Lower Sixth. ton, New Zealand. V. J. von Leyden, K.S. Green Prize for Classics, Mr. Houlihan joined the Staff in the Christmas term 1967 and Jackson Prize for Latin Prose. during his five years at the School played a very active part in P. N. Stevenson Scott-Latimer Prize for French in Upper many spheres, particularly in coaching the under-fifteen rugby. Sixth. His hard work there paid rich dividends, and many members of J. J. Ayton, K.S. Richardson-Bunbury Prize for French in the First XV would readily acknowledge their debt to his firm Lower VI. patience and thorough training. The success of the School Zoo

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and the interest it aroused was due in no small measure to the Numbers initiative and general encouragement Mr. Houlihan gave. Not the Boarders Dayboys least of the happy memories he leaves behind is his versatile School House ...... 41 5 performances on the stage in the Staff plays, when he entered into CafTinites ...... 50 9 the spirit of the productions with an enthusiasm which was Poole House ...... 41 16 characteristic of all that he did. Langley H ouse ...... — 53 Mr. Greenhough brought a wide experience with him to the School from Nigeria, and it is to be regretted that the lure of a 132 83 post overseas took him away after only two years in Durham. But even in that short time his teaching of Physics and Chemistry was highly valued, and his quiet but very effective services in various technical fields were much appreciated, nor did his ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS, 1972 whimsical humour pass unobserved. To both of them and their families we send our very best wishes for their future. King's Scholarships J.R.M. D. W. Malcolm The Chorister School, Durham. P. T. Brook The Chorister School, Durham. The Godfrey Jones Scholarship and Honorary King's SCHOOL FACTS Scholarship L. R. Todd Durham School. School Monitors Exhibitions J. F. C. Lunn (Head of School and of School House). J. Bell Durham School. F. R. D. Fenning (Head of Poole House). (formerly The Chorister School, Durham) P. G. Street (Head of Caffinites). P. S. Bell Durham School. J. R. Staveley (S). W. Emmerson, K.S. (Head of Langley House). I. F. A kru k(S ). CHAPEL NOTES B. C. Pennock (P). P. A . G. Sliufko (P). As in previous years we were very pleased to welcome a large J. S. Thompson (C). number of O.D.s and friends to the Carol service at the end of the I. Pinder(C). Christmas term. The collection (£53) was sent to the Save the J. P. Stanley (L). Children Fund. There were the usual services over Christmas SCHOOL NEWS

itself, a midnight Communion and a morning service on Christmas A t the Sixth Form C.E.M. conference held at Wearside G.S. the Day. Philip Robinson played the organ on both occasions, and Rev. J. Gladwin of St. John's College, Durham spoke on the theme Mrs. Robinson was kind enough to sing as a solo the carol ‘Love “Why Christianity?” Several of the School attended. It was came down at Christmas’. unfortunate that his recent illness prevented the Bishop of During the Easter term we were fortunate not to be troubled Durham from taking the Confirmation service in Chapel on June unduly by power cuts, though we had to invite Sister Millicent to 3rd. W e hope that he has a speedy recovery. The Rt. Rev. W. L. M. preach to the School at a service on Sunday morning rather than Way very kindly acted for him. There were twelve candidates, and in the evening. The Lent talks were given by the Rev. R. W alter with the help of the School choir the service provided a fitting of St. John's, Durham. He took as his theme two well-known memory of the occasion for them. people, Bishop Bell of Chichester and Dag Hammarskjold. It It was a great pleasure to welcome back to Chapel Mr. and Mrs. was unfortunate that a sudden illness compelled him to cancel T. D. Stirk whose daughter Catherine Elizabeth was christened the first talk, and we are the more grateful to him for coming for on the afternoon of Confirmation day. Chapel was looking at its the other two. Passion Sunday was observed by a performance best for the ceremony. of Handel’s Sixth Chandos Anthem and Three Songs of Courage We have been glad to offer Chapel for performances by Choral by George Dyson. Mr. Newman conducted the Choral Society Societies of the University of Faure’s Requiem and Haydn’s Mass and Mr. J. D. Robinson, O.D., played the organ. in Time of War. Both were well attended. I should like to thank all Preachers during the term were: those who in any way have helped in Chapel, either as wardens, January 16th: R. W. Hall, Esq., Principal of the Bernard Gilpin or decorating the building, or in taking the services: in connection Society. with this last a special word is due to the School House Group 23rd: Rev. E. G. Casey, Vicar of St. Giles, Durham. who on two occasions have taken the services for a week. February 6th: Rev. J. C. Fenton, Principal of St. Chad’s College. The services during the O.D. Week-end will be Holy Com­ 13th: Rev. J. R. Marsden. m union at 8.15 a.m. and a m orning service at 10.30 when the 20th: Sister Millicent, St. Hild’s College, Durham. preacher will be Mr. J. A. Brett, O.D. 27th: J. A. Brett, Esq., O.D., Terrington Hall, York. Preachers during the Summer term were: March 12th: The Headmaster, W. B. Cook, Esq. April 30th: Canon L. A. Piper, Rector of Hurworth-on-Tees. During the Easter holidays the wedding took place in Chapel May 14th: Canon C. H. G. Hopkins, Residentiary Canon of of Mr. J. R. C. Bowman, O.D. and Miss S. Cowling. Gillian and Durham. Brian Greenhough were christened just before they left with their 21st: Rev. Simon Brooks, O.S.B., O.D., Housemaster parents for New Zealand. We send our best wishes to them all. at Ampleforth. In the first week of the Summer term John Howe, son of Mr. and June 4th: Rev. J. R. Marsden. Mrs. K. E. C. Howe, O.D., was christened. 11th: Brother Cuthbert, S.S.F., The Friary, Alnmouth. 10

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25th: Rev. R. J. W. Bevan, Vicar of St. Oswald’s’ enjoyed presenting a programme of music in Chapel on the last Durham. Sunday evening of term, when Handel's Sixth Chandos Anthem July 9th: The Headmaster, M. W. Vallance, Esq. and the Songs of Courage by George Dyson were sung. We had J.R.M. the valuable assistance of friends from the Cathedral choir (Messrs. Brian Crosby, William W rightand R. Lawson Henderson) and Mrs. Kay Henderson, who gave their services as soloists, MUSIC likewise John Robinson (O.D.) who accompanied in his usual immaculate style on the organ. Their help was much appreciated. Christmas Concert A reasonably well balanced and nicely tuned group of singers- forming this year's Choral Society, were heard to good effect in Summer Term performances of the Cantata “ News from Newtown" by Gordon A break with tradition is to be noted here. For a variety of reasons Jacob, and some part songs. Special mention must be given to the decision was taken to experiment with an alternative to the Peter Street who, as baritone soloist, gave a very pleasing usual House Music Competition by dispensing with the actual performance and to the highly competent piano duettists Philip competitive element and not having a visiting adjudicator. Instead, Robinson and Nigel Moore, who in turn were ably supported in an evening of music making was held for which the music captains their accompaniments by a precise percussion section provided were still largely responsible, and each House was required to by David Bailes, Keith Dickenson and David Josephs. The girls sing an own-choice song, with everybody taking part. A School from Durham High School, forming fifty per cent of the choir, string ensemble, with flutes, also performed a group of pieces at contributed some excellent tone and expressive singing in their this concert. In the event the evening was successful and enjoy­ most confident effort yet. We are grateful for their continued able. Much credit is due to the music captains for their work in support and look forward to resuming combined operations next organising a smoothly-running function. There were some good season. Solo items in the concert were provided by Peter solo items, some original ideas and some neat performances by Krstulovic and John Staveley (piano duet) Keith Dickenson and small groups (particularly in the “folk song” class, where original Nigel Moore (piano solos) and Peter Street and Mark Dunn work was in evidence). The House songs were adequately sung, (flute music) accompanied by Philip Robinson. Composers if not with quite the verve and eccentricity of recent years. It was represented included Telemann, Mozart, Debussy, Strauss and refreshing to have a variety of songs instead of everybody singing Arthur Benjamin. the same one, as heretofore, but it was generally acknowledged that, given freedom of choice, the choosing was not all that easy. Easter Term Whether or not the competition returns next year, we shall almost The Choral Society, constituted as for the Christmas concert, certainly aim to preserve this variety in the House song. And we 11

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have to decide how to award the Music Cup, which is held in and apparently delirious Miss Skillon alone in the house, was abeyance this year. followed by an incredible number of unlucky coincidences, which Two excellent choral and orchestral concerts have taken place led all of the characters to perplexity and several to despair. in Chapel this term. The first was given by the Hatfield College Toop's first guest—John Staveley as an evidently villainous, if choir and orchestra and included the Faure Requiem. The second rather incompetent escaped German prisoner of war—after was given by the University Music School Choir and orchestra, assuming his clothes and his name, left the Vicar in a half­ who performed the Haydn “ Mass in Time of War” and included dressed and concussed condition, which rather disquieted the organ music by Messiaen. These public concerts, to which boys Bishop of Lax—played with dignified eminence by Clive Lunn— are admitted free, have become an established part of the pro­ whose unexpected arrival had just been coped with by the ever­ gramme. We are fortunate to be able to have them in Chapel. present and all-seeing maid, Ida—played with verve by Ritchie A high standard of performance is practically guaranteed as the Salkeld. University nowadays contains many excellent musicians. With the return home of Mrs. Toop and Winton, both of whom P.A.N. were drunk, and the latter disguised in another of the Vicar's suits as the Reverend Humphrey, a neighbouring clergyman, every possible misunderstanding that could have arisen, began to do so. Numerous cases of mistaken identity, together with the Sixth Form Play benumbing effects of alcohol and shock, led through several The Sixth Form Players presented us at the end of the Easter lively, scenes to the introduction of the real Humphrey, with a term with a two-night performance of a Brian Rix farce, SEE HOW superbly naive and genteel portrayal by Jeremy Thompson. The THEY RUN, by Philip King. It was a rapidly moving war-time story newcomer understandably found himself entirely out of his depth, about the consequences of a visit paid upon the sprightly wife and rather bewildered to find several clergymen claiming to be of a somewhat traditional country vicar who was temporarily away, the Vicar, one of whom also claimed to be himself, and all of the Reverend Toop, by Clive Winton, a soldier and boy-friend of whom, together with the Vicar's wife, a Bishop and a middle-aged their play-acting days. The incongruity of this lively theatrical female inebriate, seemed to have gone berserk. After a fruitless couple, played by Stuart Lamb and Nicholas Sykes, with the and confusing interrogation by the newly-arrived Sergeant—to orthodoxy of the vicar, well portrayed by Simon Tilley, set the key whose amusingly limited comprehension full justice was done by for the play as a whole. It was complicated by the presence of a Felix Fenning—with Mrs. Toop at gunpoint, upholding the con­ middle-aged but full-blooded spinster, Miss Ski I Ion, played with vict's claim to be her husband, a riotous mellee culminated in the great vigour by Paul Dickson, and later by a series of unforesee­ establishing of the identities of the now numerous clergymen, able visits by several ill-assorted guests. genuine and otherwise. The Vicar's premature return home that night to find a drunk The confident handling of the very involved plot, with its farcical 12

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mix-ups of incongruously assorted personalities, and the enthusi­ against the English (this was effected by rousing choruses of astic spirit of the cast, ensured the audience’s clear compre­ llkley Moor). hension, while at the same time maintaining the effect of desperate We travelled to Paris by train on Saturday, April 8th and soon confusion, which contributed so much to its hilarity. adapted to the hustle and bustle. Our hotel was situated near the Special thanks are due to Mr. Welsh, whose expert direction Gare du Nord and was clean and comfortable. On Saturday made full use of the actors’ abilities and kept the speed and afternoon we visited Notre Dame. On Sunday morning we divided continuity at the brisk pace so essential to this kind of production. forces—some going to a swimming pool where the French were P.J.H. shown how to do it, while others explored the Latin quarter. We CAST went up the Eiffel Tower on Sunday afternoon and were suitably Ida ...... Ritchie Salkeld impressed by its height, but we were amazed at the height of a Miss Skillon Paul Dickson new block of flats on the South side of the city. On Monday we Rev. Lionel Toop Simon Tilley took in the Arc de Triomphe and the Louvre and in the afternoon Penelope Toop ... Stuart Lamb we managed to squeeze in some shopping. Monday evening was Clive Winton Nicholas Sykes spent in the historic setting of the Place de la Republique where The intruder John Staveley we took to the dodgems! This was most enjoyable although the The Bishop of Lax Clive Lunn two elders had cause to remember it with feeling next morning. Rev. A rth u r Humphrey Jeremy Thompson We left Paris on Tuesday morning and arrived back in Durham S e rg e a n t...... Felix Fenning in the early morning of Wednesday. We were very tired but all recovered quickly. I would like to thank my colleague Mr. Billen for all his help and support: his handling of affairs monetary was FRANCE—EASTER 1972 superb. D.W.W. This year the Easter trip was to France: the eight days were divided between Tours and Paris. After a long, tiring journey we arrived at our hotel in Tours on Tuesday, April 4th. The hotel was excellent and Pierre Pontillon and his staff were very friendly. PRINTING CLUB From this base we explored the Loire Valley, visiting the castles As usual, attendance during the Summer term has lessened of Amboise, Chenonceaux, Langeais, Azay-le-Rideau. We also because of the increase in outdoor activities. Nevertheless, some managed to fit in a visit to the wine cellars at Montlouis. Here one sizeable jobs have been done this term, notably the Summer of our number assisted in the bottling process and was duly Term Fixture Cards, which were a great saving to the School, rewarded with a bottle of “ demi-sec” . Our driver/guide, Marcien, record cards for the R.A.F. Section, tickets for an N.S.P.C.C. proved a great success although he had to be cured of bias Coffee Evening, and a wedding service sheet. 13

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It is hoped that the Club’s activities will be pursued with flat in Graham Court, Sacriston, and in spite of spending much increasing vigour next term. S. E. Robson is leaving after running time in hospital, it is good to know that she received the care and the Club very successfully over a long period, and much is owed attention which she so well deserved. We extend to her sister our to him for his skill and the high standards he has set. deepest sympathy. D.B. The visits of the Society have continued, although there is considerable pressure on time, and the library run is working smoothly. Our thanks are due to those who help so readily with transport. DEBATING SOCIETY Some of the physically handicapped were able to come to a Since the last report there have been no more debates and the performance of the Sixth Form play 'See How They Run’, and made only activity of the society has been to enter the “ Observer Mail no secret of their enjoyment. The Society plans to arrange Debating Competition". another outing later this term. The competition was held at the Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form Membership of the Society is completely voluntary and it is College, Darlington on Friday, 21st January. Queen Elizabeth’s hoped that its numbers and activities will increase next term. put in ateam which competed against the Royal Grammar School, J.R.M. Newcastle. The motion in our debate was “ This House believes in Patriotism". It was proposed by R. E. Hepple-Wilson and M. W. Sharp and opposed by a non-competing team from Queen Elizabeth’s. The team acquitted themselves honourably but, as RAILWAY SOCIETY last year, were no match for the more experienced Queen At short notice a visit was made to Philadelphia to see the Elizabeth’s. A4 "Sir Nigel Gresley” in steam. The three members of the party R.E.H-W. thoroughly enjoyed themselves. In the near future a visit to the Beamish Open Air Museum is to be organised when it is hoped more people will show interest. THE SOCIAL SERVICE SOCIETY J.B.S. It was with great regret that we heard last month of the death of Mrs. Margaret Miller. She was one of the old friends of the School, and many members of the Society will recall with real pleasure RAMBLING CLUB their visits to her. Though she never enjoyed good health, Mrs. Our regulars have navigated their way over a variety of terrains, Miller was always cheerful and never complained. Soon after the proving the inappropriateness of their name. At the end of the death of her husband she moved to a compact and comfortable Christmas term we managed the cliffs of the coastal section of A career as a CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT offers

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the Cleveland Way, hostelling at Whitby for the night. Since then best outside speakers, his father, N. S. Thompson, Esq. Also to our expeditions have included through Nidderdale and over Mr. Emmerson, father of another member of Committee, for Masham Moor and the trek through Hamsterley Forest over arranging such comfortable transport on all our theatre visits. Pikestone Brow into Teesdale. Perhaps the most exciting started N. MacL. high in the snows of Whernside, finishing across the fells in Wensleydale. At the end of term we had a two-day trek over the The Christmas and Easter terms were among the busiest that North York Moors from Whitestone Scar over Helmsley Moor to the Society has had and we were lucky to get many distinguished Bilsdale. By the end of the summer term we hope to have climbed speakers as well as a wide variety of subjects from the members Scafell Pike and reduced last year’s time for the 42 miles of the themselves. Lyke Wake Walk. The Society's Secretary for the Christmas term, P. J. Robinson W.H. (now O.D.) decided to share his enjoyment of George Orwell's novels with the rest of the Sixth Form, on the 19th November and gave an erudite and perspicacious paper on the subject with THE SIXTH FORM SOCIETY illustrations from Orwell’s works, read by J. S. Thompson. It is interesting to note that P. J. Robinson is a scientist. Christmas and Easter terms, 1971-72 The following week another member, I. F. Akruk, gave a paper Hon. Secretaries: P. J. Robinson and J. S. Thompson. on the Middle East with the help of Miss Felicity Chandler. This Committee: W. Emmerson, F. R. D. Fenning, J. F. C. Lunn, was illustrated with excellent slides and provoked stimulating J. R. Staveley, P. G. Street. conversation afterwards. Summer Term, 1972 On the 3rd December Professor W. B. Fisher of Durham Hon. Secretary: R, G. McWilliams. University gave a very enlightening talk on South Africa, accom­ Committee: W. Emmerson, C. H. Darling, P. B. Dennison, panied by some very unusual slides. P. R. Krstulovic, G. P. Rutter, R. K. Sinton, N. P. Sykes. The Society has been extremely well served by P. J. Robinson in Easter Term, 1972 the Christmas term and J. S. Thompson in the Easter term, The Easter term started on the right foot, or perhaps on the left filling the position of Hon. Secretary. They were both supported foot, when the Society was honoured with some of the valuable by a keen and helpful Committee. With the advent of ’A ’ level so time of Dr. Mark Hughes, O.D., M.P. for Durham. His talk gave imminent, it was decided that next year's Secretary and Com­ us an insight into the workings of Parliament and his views were mittee should take up office in May. a subject of debate for many weeks afterwards. We are grateful to our retiring Secretary, not only for addressing On January 28th the Secretary’s father, N. S. Thompson, Esq., the Society so well himself, but for providing us with one of our Managing Director of Cunard, talked to us about Industry and 16

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Shipping and converted some of the Naval Section with two Centre for the Study of Religion and Communism in which he colourful films abou' Merchant Shipping. talked about the condition of Christians living behind the Iron The following week saw the return of the now familiar face of Curtain, particularly in the USSR. John Malden, Esq., O.D., who gave a very interesting talk on I would like to extend the Society's special thanks to Mrs. Museums, Past and Present, which was illustrated with somefilm McNamarra for continually providing coffee at short notice and slides. to the Headmaster, Mr. Cook, who so kindly lent us his study On the 11th February the Secretary succeeded in giving a paper for many of our meetings. to the Society on the Great Siege of Malta, 1565, despite power J.S.T. cuts and one would like to think that the hiss of the Tilley lamps added to the medieval atmosphere. Summer Term, 1972 The only time we praised the power cuts was the following week Although the Society tends to lie fallow during the summer term when Dr. Josephine Butler related to us her personal experiences we were delighted and honoured when Dr. Josephine Butler as one of Churchill's special secret agents in Occupied France offered to return and give us an account of her adventures in during the Second World War, whilst the flickering glow of Normandy, priorto and during the ’D’-Day landings. The meeting countless candles created spine-chilling shadows on the walls. was held in the new Ralph le Fleming Library and once again our The last, but not least of the papers in the term was given by members and their guests, from the Staff and other forms in the a member, P. G. Street, on Argentina, his country of residence. school, were held spell-bound by her eloquence. Next day This fascinating talk was accompanied by slides, and our special Dr, Butler visited a number of forms in School and answered the thanks must go to his father who greatly enhanced the evening innumerable questions that boys of all age-groups fired at her. by sending over some bottles of Argentinian wine, which I hasten Later in May some members went to the Eighteenth Century to add were only drunk by the members with the greatest reluct­ Theatre at Richmond to see “ Jane Eyre” acted by the Yorkshire ance, as they couldn’t bear to see it go to waste! Company and a large party visited the Empire Theatre, Sunder­ During the term the Society also went to see two plays: land, to see the London production of “ Abelard and Heloise” , “Othello” at the People’s Theatre and “Rosencrantz and a brilliant play based on Helen Waddel’s famous historical novel Guildenstern are Dead” by Tom Stoppard, at the University ‘‘Peter Abelard” . This was much enjoyed Theatre. After the performance, thanks to the kindness of Mr. On Sunday, 11th June, Brother Cuthbert SSF from the Friary Stephen Dunne, Stage Manager of the Newcastle University of St. Francis, Alnmouth, preached in Chapel, after which he Theatre, we were shown the impressive lighting system and initiated a very stimulating and enjoyable discussion among our taken behind the scenes and into the dressina rooms. members, when we met in the Headmaster’s drawing-room in On March 6th members attended an address at Durham South Street, at the kind invitation of Mr. and Mrs. Vallance. University given by the Rev. Michael Bourdeaux, Director of the R.G.McW. 17

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C.C.F. May 21—22 in H.M.S. “ Caledonia” , Rosyth. Chief Petty Officer Gent and the C.A.C.T.O. team put themselves out to make our NAVAL SECTION visit a most enjoyable and profitable one and the highlights were a spell at sea in H.M. Fleet Tender “ Dornoch” ; excellent food Easter Term, 1972 throughout our stay and an evening meal in the Wardroom of The Section has benefitted greatly from the appointment of H.M.S. “ Cochrane” . Chief Petty Officer Roy Ingrey as the Naval Member’s C.P.O. in The following day, thanks to the good auspices of Command er charge of Naval training in the North East of England. His visits Pelley, six cadets were invited to see round H.M. Guided Missile to us in the last two terms have proved to be of great value. Destroyer “ London” in Newcastle and lunched with the officers We were sad to see Sub.-Lieutenant Greenhough sail, like in her W ardroom . Captain Cook, for the Antipodes, and are grateful to him for all the enthusiasm which he put into his work in the Section. Our parent ship, H.M.S. "Calliope” , has made it possible for On February 10th we enjoyed a fascinating talk from Commander cadets to experience the joys and rigours of life at sea in one of Kitcat, R.N. (Retd.) in which he told us of his adventures in com­ Her Majesty's Ships, H.M. Minesweeper “ Northumbria” ; from mand of H.M. Destroyers during the last war. April 28—30 L/Sea. Lindsay and A. B. Robson sailed to Granton On March 2nd the new R.N. Schools’ Liaison Officer, Com­ in the Firth of Forth; from May 26—29 L/Sea. A. Melbourne visited mander Pelley, R.N., visited the Section, gave a talk and showed Aberdeen and reached the Shetlands; from June 9—11 A. B. a film and answered any questions which cadets might ask Steele and O.S. Jewers cruised in the North Sea and tied up in regarding life in the Royal Navy. Later he saw several cadets who North Shields. are planning to enter the Navy and the Royal Marines. His stimu­ Attendance at Naval camps and courses in the holidays is lating talk and helpful advice were much appreciated. always voluntary and in a Section of thirty-three cadets it is good On March 9th eight cadets sat the Naval Proficiency Examina­ to see that twenty-three are to be involved in such activities in tion and seven passed. They were Able Seamen J. Brass, P. the Summer holidays—nine cadets to the R.N. Adventure training Garven, G. Sibbet, B. N. Cunningham , R. M cW illiam s, D. K. camp at Loch Ewe; seven cadets in H.M.S. "Bembridge” in a Lindsay and A. Sandys-Wood. They have since been rated cruise to the Channel Islands and France; four cadets serving Leading Seamen. in H.M. Destroyer "Rapid” ; two cadets in a sailing course in In the Easter holidays L/Sea. D. K. Lindsay and A. B. Appleby H.M.S. “ Lochinvar” , Port Edgar; and one cadetto a Flying course went on a Submarine course to H.M.S. “ Dolphin” at Portsmouth. at Culdrose, Cornwall. M.H. Summer Term, 1972 For our Field Day this term the Section spent the week-end of FIRST STEPS TO A CAREER AS A NAVAL OFFICER. W e are looking now for young men Technology on a full-time degree to become officers in the Royal Navy & course), we can pay you £1,200 a year the Royal Marines. You could be one as a naval officer to take the degree o f them. of your choice. If you can show us that you have Or, if your University agrees, you the personality and the ability to make can defer your place and spend a a naval officer, we can offer you a fine year in the Navy first - starting in career, an excellent salary, manage­ September. Or you can spend a ment responsibility and, above all, a shorter period with us, starting in job worth doing. January or May. Whichever period Here are some ways to enter: you choose, part of it will be at sea. UNDER 17: SCHOLARSHIPS. The award itself depends on your These are designed to help you stay convincing us that you’ll make a naval at school to pass the necessary 2 ‘A ’ officer — and, of course, on your levels (or equivalent) for a Full success in getting that University Career commission. Each is worth up place. This opportunity is open to all to a maximum of £385 p.a. You can sixth formers in their last year at school. enquire as early as 14. ROYAL MARINES. Similar opportunities exist here. 17-20'/>: NAVAL COLLEGE ENTRY. For details of these and other By the time you enter Dartmouth methods of officer entry - including you must have 5 ‘O’ level passes Short Career commissions - write to (including 2 ‘A ’ levels) or equivalent. the address below, giving age and And, if you wish, there’s a good chance present (or expected) qualifications:— that we’ll send you to university later R.N. & R.M . Careers Service, to read for a degree. Officer Entry Section 4b ■ UNIVERSITY CADETSHIP ENTRY. (251'ci), Old Admiralty E ^ F 1 % I If you are going up to University (or Building, Spring Gardens, oa to Polytechnic or College of London, S W iA 2BE. ROYAL NAVY 19

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ARMY SECTION Avalanche-one conditions ruled out the Chancellor’s Ridge. The only serious fall of the week was by Steele—into the latrine. Adventurous Training, 1972 This was Mr. Quinn’s last arduous trip and we thank him sincerely for all the effort he has put in.:o making this and all his The ‘Weeping Glen’ of Glencoe was our centre whence a full previous camps such a success. programme of climbing, canoeing and ski-ing was possible. W.H. Mr. Clayton is unsurpassable in the culinary arts but would have to admit that the first evening’s meal in the Glencoe Hotel was the last which was actually square. The writer now feels free to Signals Platoon reveal that his socks had, on occasion, something to do with the The new Army Proficiancy syllabus now includes Signals making of the tea. training as one of the alternative subjects. The result is that the The Skiers maintained a degree of jet-set sophistication and platoon, which now numbers 13, is larger than for some years, ‘savoir-faire’ which eluded the rest of us. Black Corries retained and boys can join the platoon much earlier than in the past. sufficient snow to give them ski-ing throughout, apart from the The platoon, organised by Sgt. J. E. Duggan-Keen and assisted occasion on which Mr. Curry braved icy roads and considerable by several former members, provided continuous coverage of the distances to transport them to Aviemore, the Las-Vegas of the North-Eastern Grammar Schools’ Cross-Country event in March. Cairngorms. Information on the progress of the race was broadcast to specta­ The canoeists were fortunate in having Tony Kaye, ex-Para- tors on the playground. We are grateful to Mr. MacLeod and chute Regiment, as their instructor. After ‘softening-up’ exercises Mr. Newman for their help on this occasion. in the rivers Etive and Coe and a trial run from Port Appin via N.G.E.G. Lismore to Shunna Sound they set out on their three-day expedi­ tion in the Atlantic to the Isle of Mull. Those who were awoken on some uninhabited island to face the day's chill by having their R.A.F. SECTION tent withdrawn must have taken comfort from their instructor's dry Yorkshire wit. We can report a very healthy set of examination results this year. The climbers rejoiced in having Geoff Brelsford, ably assisted So far we have passed out 24 cadets in Proficiency Part 1 and 20 by Tom Redfern, as their instructors. We did not make Ossian’s cadets have passed the written external exam, for Part 2. This is Cave as time ruled out the last pitch, but survived to 'contour' very encouraging and promises well for the Part 3 exam, in (at a height about which eyebrows were raised) to Dalness the December. next day. Devil’s Staircase we negotiated in a storm; Ben Nevis At Easter Cdt. Sgts. Howard and Wreay attended a week’s was superb. But the highlight of the week was the twin peaks of camp at R.A.F. Wildenrath in Germany. From the attached report Ben Alder, an experience of the elements never to be forgotten. there can be no doubt as to how much they enjoyed it. 5 O-levels acceptable subjects including English Language and Maths 3E A-levels A-levels on an RAF a valuable asset Scholarship worth up to £385 a year

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In May the Section grew by another 14 cadets and it is hoped appliances to extinguish an oil fire for ourselves. they will take an active part in the activities which will be offered We were due also to do some Air Experience flying, but on the to them. first flight up, one of the Pembroke’s doors flew off, causing a May 20—22 saw 22 members of the Section attending Weekend fair deal of damage, so that was cancelled. Camp at Patterdale in the Lake District. A full day's hike on the The highlight of the trip was still to come, though. That after­ Sunday was followed by an assault on Helvellyn ably led by noon we were to pay a visit to No. 4 Squadron, which is equipped Pit. Off. Hammond, whose sense of adventure seemed unciouded with operational Harriers. As we had already sat in on a Harrier by his lack of spectacles. The camp owed its success to his pilots' briefing, and had seen a magnificent display of the planes’ infectious good humour and we look forward to more of these capabilities, we were itching to have a look at the aircraft them­ adventure pursuits. Our thanks go to Warrant Officer Sliufko selves. We were not at all disappointed, as we spent a most and to Dickey for providing some sailing on Ullswater. edifying afternoon receiving a lecture from the Squadron's Wing Cdt. Corporal Quinn and Cadets Carter and Von Leyden are Commander, and finally were given a close look around the plane. attending a 10-day Continuous Gliding Course in August at We also enjoyed visiting the Airmen's Mess, the Naafi Stores, R.A.F. Ouston, and we hope they gain their ‘wings' without too the Cinema, Bowling Alley and various clubs, one with an many bad landings. excellent ‘disco’. We spent two days visiting local towns, Dussel- J.C. dorf, Bonn and Cologne, and also went on a trip into Holland to see the Phillips Science Museum. Easter Camp, 1972. R.A.F. Wildenrath When the camp came to an end, we were all rather sad to go, parting with so many good friends. It only remains for me to This year Easter Camp was at R.A.F. Wildenrath, which is thank, on behalf of Howard and myself, all the officers who made situated in the North West of Germany. It was with slight fore­ this camp possible, both at Durham and in Germany, and who boding that Sergeant Howard and I set off on this enterprise. gave us such an excellent insight into the R.A.F., and who, as a Our anxiety was, however, quite unjustified, as we found out result, taught us the C.C.F. is not just parades on Thursday from the minute we arrived. afternoons. I only hope more cadets will come to look on the The purpose of the camp was to show how an R.A.F. camp Corps, as we do now. outside this country operates. So that we could see this, we were shown all the features of the camp and its activities. We went D.P.W. shooting on its range, went on two exercises in its training areas in the Eiffel Hills (a great success), visited the station's Photo­ graphic Wing, Departures Area, Policemen and their incredibly PRE-CORPS efficient dogs, and spent a whole day as the guests of the R.A.F. First Aid classes continued in the Spring Term under Mrs. Regiment. We were allowed to have a go at using the fire fighting Norman's direction, everyone passing the exam, at the end of 22

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term. Those who had already passed the exam, pursued a variety TAYLOR, S. A.,—son of Dr. I. H. Taylor, "Fairlawn", Leeholme, of activities, ranging from a relay race up and down steep banks Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham. (C) DB. in Houghall Woods, to a ‘get to know Durham’ exercise, based W ALKER, B. R.,— son of R. H. Walker, Esq., P.O. Box 340, Awali, upon the location of a variety of buildings, streets and lanes in Bahrain, Persian Gulf. (P). the City. This term’s activities have included a ‘University Colleges’ Summer Term, 1972 exercise and a Single-Wicket Knock-Out Competition won by P. R. Westbury. On Field Day we walked from Catcleugh Reservoir BOA, M. F.,—son of Mrs. J. Walker, 24 Canterbury Road, Newton (A.68) to Kielder Forest Village. Although weather in the area Hall, Durham. (P) DB. was generally fine, we found ourselves in misty rain, above cloud HASSALL, R. D.,—son of D. Hassall, Esq., 10 Underhill Road, level, and navigating by compass! Cleadon Road, Sunderland. (P). A visit to Beamish Museum (North of England Open Air Mus­ eum) is scheduled for C.C.F. inspection day, June 23rd. B.E.B. VALETE Christmas Term, 1971 AVETE Freundlich, P. J.— V I2; came 19683; 2nd IV Cox 1970 (C olours). (S) Easter Term, 1972 Goodman, J. M. K.— U.R.; came 1971'. (L) ANDERSON, C. E. F.,— son of Dr. J. A . A nderson, Brackloon Hope, J. G.— V '; came 19693; Swim m ing 1970-71 (C olours); House, Dawdon, Seaham, County Durham. (C). 2nd XV 1971. (S) DRINKALL, R. C.,—son of Dr. J. N. Drinkall, 38 Town Moor Keating, G. J.— V ’ ; came 19683; C ross Country. (P) Avenue, Doncaster, Yorks. (S). Lee, A . G.— V '; came 19683; C olts XV. (P) JEWERS, G. W.,—son of W. C. Jewers, Esq., 25 Lindisfarne Road, Mair, R. T.—VI2; came 1968'; Fives 1970-71 (Colours); Swimming Newcastle upon Tyne. (P). 1971. (C) LIN D S A Y , I. P.,— son of R. L. Lindsay, Esq., 229 Kh Feresteh, Robinson, P. J., K. S.— V I'A ; came 19673; School Monitor. Kh Pahlavi, Shemiran, Tehran, Iran. (C). Lowson Prize, Nuttall Prize and Henry Smith Prize; 1st IV RAW, J. A.,—son of W. Raw, Esq., Uckerby Mill, Scorton, 1971-72 (C olours; Capt. Boats 19713); C ross-C ountry 1969-71 Richmond, Yorks. (S). (Colours). (P) TAYLOR, A. J.,—son of J. G. Taylor, Esq., “ Simonside", The W heatley, M. D.— V I2; came 19683; A th le tics (C olours). (P) Close, Shotley Bridge, Co. Durham. (S). W ilson, N. A .— V ’ ; came 19683; 2nd XV. (P) Lloyds Bank really does give a school leaver something extra. What is it?

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The Early Morning Shift THE ESCAPE FROM LOCHLEVEN

New morning's brilliance shows as pallor here; I came to the Castle of Lochleven, because my father had wished The flame of dawn is tarnished by the pools it. By a coincidence the so-called “ infamous" Queen Mary was Of stagnant gloom, accumulating thick there also, a prisoner by the wish of the mighty Scots Nobles, Above the choking throats of blackened stacks notably my Lord Moray, steward of Scotland. The autumn day And fiery jaws of hungry furnaces. was very cold when I arrived. My uncle, Sir William Douglas, Laird of the castle greeted me. We walked across the court-yard The wails of morning sirens penetrate the murk, towards the guest room. Then I saw the vision of beauty itself. To summon corteges of bicycles A very beautiful woman of about thirty years old was walking, And sullen streams of faceless men, proud and upright through the milling crowd of soldiers and Half-wakened, in a limbo world, servants. I noticed the firm chin and knew she was a Stuart. She From terraced cemeteries to sulphurous shrines of iron. glanced at Sir William and seeing he had a companion, she The grimy gates, reluctant, yield their ground; walked across towards us. Mary Stuart looked even more beautiful The solemn congregation filters in, than she had been described to me. She gave me a reassuring Relieving sleepless vigil keepers of the night, smile and my heart warmed to her immediately. To substitute dead faces of half-sleeping men “ An’ who's this bonnie lad?" she asked of my uncle. With void expressions of half-woken monotones. "He's ma nephew Willy who has come for a short stay". Although I was nigh on eighteen I blushed at the lady who was The dingy streets are inundated once again one of the most dangerous people in Scotland. At that moment With seas of caps and dirty overalls, I was not concerned about the dangerous parts of her character Returning from nocturnal sweat and toil, but her immense charm. I was struck with an impulse to obey her To homes and families, and sleep, to the last breath of my life. I was taken into the dining hall to Serene escape to freedom from their world. meet everybody. Unfortunately the Laird's wife was in bed as she was about to have a baby. There I met my other Uncle, The steel-mills’ tireless hammering beats on, George Douglas. My sister Flora, who had gone on to the castle Oblivious to the splendent brilliance, two days before I had left home, was already enjoying the company The rays of living gold, of the Laird’s daughter Janet. Just before supper when I was As in the clear azure the sun ascends, going into the big hall, my uncle, George Douglas, took me aside Unseen, unfelt, unknown. and spoke a few words to me in a whisper. P.J.H. “ Willy, I am trying to help our sovereign Queen escape. Will 26

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you help me? I don't ken how I am going to manage it, but will to her room to pray. Whilst up there, she put a cloak over her you help me all the same?” gown. She then climbed out of the window and made her way I readily agreed. I was highly excited and couldn't get to sleep down a ladder previously placed there, into the courtyard. Mean­ that night. while, I had handed a cup of wine to my uncle in the grand hall, In the morning we made our first plan to escape. At night we as was the custom. While he was drinking i threw the napkin over went over the wall, and then bribed the boatman to row us across the large key to the gate of the castle. With my heart beating to the mainland where John Beaton’s men were waiting. It didn’t ninety to the minute I slowly drew the key from under the napkin. work. The boatman saw the white hands of the darkly-clad figure Then, bidding my uncle goodnight, I strode quickly away. and realised that this was no ordinary serving woman. Then he The Queen and I walked across to the main gate. I nervously spotted the face of the Queen and rowed back to the castle slotted the key into the lock. It turned with a grating. We made forbidding us to go across. He didn't tell the Laird, however. our way slowly to the boats. I picked the boat without the holes The next morning George had a violent quarrel with his brother in and we climbed in. Sir William, the Laird, because the Laird suspected, correctly, A group of women who were washing their laundry recognised that George had fallen in love with the Queen. The result was that the Queen and called to her. I realised that, if the guard learnt George was banished from the island and told to go to France to what was going on, the game would be up. I shouted angrily at improve his education. Now was our chance. I strolled non­ the women to hold their tongues. Surprised at this angry outburst chalantly down to the boats and bored holes in the bottoms of they shut up. I then started rowing across the loch. The Queen all but the fastest, which was the smallest and could only hold dropped into the bottom of the boat in case we should be fired on. two. I walked back to the castle. My uncle, Sir William, strode In the middle of the loch I hurled the key into the water. Now I over to me and demanded what I had been doing with the boats. started to row faster, as I had heard a commotion back on the I replied that I had been straightening tackle. My uncle accepted island. We were about thirty yards from the shore when I saw a this explanation. I wiped away a few spots of perspiration which face. I prepared to draw my sword. Then I realised it was one of had miraculously appeared on my brow. When I walked into the John Beaton’s men.W elandedandl drew the boat up the shingle. house I was greeted by the news that the Laird's wife had given There was uncle George with the horses. I suddenly recognised birth to a bonnie lad. one of them and laughed. They were uncle William’s best horses, George came back to the castle to say goodbye to his brother which had been stolen from his mainland stables. before leaving for France. His real reason was to tell me the final The Queen mounted and ordered me to accompany her. I plans and to see if everything was ready. It was. George returned climbed on to a horse. We left John Beaton and his followers to to the mainland and waited for night-time. guard our rear in case of pursuit. It never happened. We got When it came, the Queen managed to escape from the adoring clean away and headed down towards Lord Seaton's castle in attentions of my sister and my cousin on the excuse of going up East Lothian, because there we could get food and support for 27

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our army. We marched against the Scots nobles but were defeated Hooliganism on the terraces is a greater menace than is sup­ at Langside. Mary, my Queen, fled across the Solway Firth into posed, because there is a real danger of injury to innocent people. England. Fights occur between rival gangs of supporters who are deter­ C.E.F.A. mined to prove their team’s superiority by force. ‘Skinheads' heralded a new era of violence, owing to their use of lethal weapons. FOOTBALL VANDALISM Rival fans must be separated from each other, after being Football is probably the most competitive game played in Britain searched at the turnstiles for offensive weapons. Television today. Every Saturday nearly three-quarters of a million people cameras could be used to spot potential troublemakers. But make for football grounds up and down the country to watch strength lies in numbers, and there is no substitute for extra ninety minutes’ play. With these sort of attendances, and the policemen on duty at the ground. I feel that there should be a professionalism of the game, obviously feeling among players blacklist of known troublemakers, who should be banned from and spectators is bound to run high, and when this emotion gets attending matches. Persistent violence should be dealt with by out of control, unpleasant scenes occur. the threatened cancellation of forthcoming fixtures, or by heavy Violence on the actual field has become more common in the fines on the club concerned. As football is the staff of life to some last five years. The main reason is that the urge to win is much people, then the prospect of no game on a Saturday would be a stronger among professional players today. Many pressures useful deterrent to many hooligans. force the player to strive harder, and result in over-eagerness Finally we come to the problem of vandalism outside the ground during the match: the incentives of money, fame and the hero the wrecked trains and smashed buses. The damage is often worship of fans; and the fear of failure and the possibility of done under cover of darkness, which makes things difficult for relegation to a lower division, with a smaller salary and fewer the police. On-the-spot prevention is very hard, but sentences fringe benefits. The player only has the good of his team at heart, once offenders are caught could be far more severe. Sentences but material desires thrust him into going in even harder against at a borstal, in addition to a heavy fine, would be an effective the opposition. But violence of any sort, however motivated, is deterrent. Another useful measure would be to close public deplorable because the spectator suffers as well. The game is houses before a match, as much of the damage is done under the held up, and in some cases the match degenerates into a bitter influence of drink. fight, which does little to enhance the players' reputations. These, then, are some of the big problems facing football The power to stop this violence lies mainly in the hands of the today. By far the most serious is crowd violence before, during referee, who can control the game with firmness. Persistent and after a match. In most cases it is only an uncouth minority offenders can be brought before a disciplinary committee which who see football matches as an excuse to resort to senseless can fine, suspend from games and mete out other punishments. violence in the hope of proving their courage to fellow supporters. 28

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This deplorable attitude could be stopped if the minority were Our climate does not favour sea-side resorts, and tourists do threatened with long sentences as punishment for their barbaric not come here expecting to find them. What they do expect to behaviour. find is peaceful countryside where they can relax. The countryside B.C.P. is there, it is easily accessible, and we should make the most of it. Give the country to those who want it, and give a piece of old England to those who are more easily satisfied. J.S.T. TOURISTS Some people visit foreign countries purely to be able to say that they have been there. They spend their time buying useless souvenirs and looking at ‘places of interest’. I have very little time for such people; there seems very little purpose in their move­ ments and they do not make the most of their holidays. The other type of tourist is the person who is genuinely interested in seeing a new country, meeting new people and taking advantage of the facilities that are not available in his own country. These are THE COLLEGE BOOKSHOP the people who should be encouraged to visit our country. Of course one cannot discriminate against the first type. Tourists of both kinds must be encouraged, as they bring money into the country. But it does seem at the moment that too much S.P.C.K. Durham is being done to encourage the less desirable kind of tourist, and that too little is being done for the others. Many visitors enjoy being shown things from the comfort of air-conditioned luxury coaches, and already there are more than enough of these large tour operators. Textbooks : : Paperbacks : : Stationery The unfortunate thing is that the poorer tourists cannot afford to spend much time and money, especially in a country geared to a completely different sort of person. We do, of course, have youth hostels in this country, and I believe that much more could TEL. 2095 M O N .- FRI. 9 - 5.30 SAT. 9 - 12.30 be made of this association. The standard of comfort is quite adequate, but, owing to lack of money, there are too few hostels. Make the Special Grade wilh the Midland

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BOAT CLUB 1972 VII Is event at Tyne. One of the Junior Colts' crews has also proved to be very fast and has yet to be beaten by a crew of its own age This year the school has reaped the benefit of having had a group. The Colts have been the only group not to produce a very young 1st IV last year, who stayed together as a crew and winning combination. They have rowed well but met very powerful trained throughout the winter. Many miles were covered and much opposition. weight lifted in preparation for the summer and the effort has been It is with great regret that I shall be saying goodbye to Durham rewarded. A series of successes started with a victory in the fine School Boat Club at the end of the summer. Throughout my stay fours division of the Yorkshire Head of the River Race and has here I have been given tremendous support by parents, old boys, continued with the elite IV’s events at York Spring Regatta, Tyne colleagues and, most important, the boys themselves. I am very Regatta, Tyne-at-Home Regatta and, of course, The Grand glad that my successor, Mr. Hole, has been able to be with us Challenge Cup at Durham Regatta. this term and meet many of the school’s friends. I have no doubt The 1st IV has also taken part in the National Youth Training that he will be given every encouragement to widen the breaches Scheme, aimed at producing a well prepared equal for the World we have already made in the walls of southern dominance. Youth Championships. This has involved a very arduous week's F.A.D.B. training at Holme Pierrepont in April and another visit there to represent the North of England in the Regional Youth Champion­ Crews ships in May. This event was on the day after Durham Regatta but, even so, a rather tired crew managed to finish 2nd in the 1st IV J. S. Thompson (Bow), J. B. Sprague, P. J. Robinson, coxed IV’s event and two of them also achieved 2nd place in J. P. Stanley (Str.), C. W. Phillips (Cox). double sculling. It gave us considerable satisfaction to find that, 2nd IV R. G. McWilliams (Bow), H. R. Gray, P. A. Barratt, A. with an equally valuable contribution from King's School, Chester, Hart (Str.), J. D. Gray (Cox). the North of England had confounded the southern experts by Colts IV G. C. W oods (Bow), A . C. R. Sandys-W ood, B. N. finishing 2nd overall. It seems a little churlish to be dissatisfied Cunningham, J. F. Brass (Str.), S. J. Lightley (Cox). with this crew on the grounds that of all the schools in Britain 3rd IV F. Kazerooni (Bow), C. H. Darling, I. Pinder, G. P. Rutter they are at present ranked 2nd, especially as they are already (Str.), N. F. Moore (Cox). appreciably faster than their predecessors who did so well in Colts IV (B) J. D. Inman (Bow), G. Sibbet, P. R. Chipchase, Greece in 1970. Standards are rising fast but the whole crew is S. H. Dixon (Str.), J. D. M. M itchell (Cox). determined to put the ranking right atthe National Championships on July 22nd. J. Colts A A . Duncan (Bow), S. M. Bain, M. L. Reed, G. Smith Successes have not been confined to the 1st IV. The 2nd crew (Str.), T. R. McCann (Cox). has reached several finals and won the Lady Anne Lambton Plate J. Colts B P. D. Vincent-Jones (Bow), A. D. Dickinson, T. F. at Durham as well as assisting the 1 st IV to victory in the Schools Peacock, T. R. Armstrong (Str.), C. M. Fraser (Cox). GAMES SECTION

Yorkshire Head of the River 11th March J. Colts A entered Alderman's Cup; beat George Herriott's and 1st IV won Fine Division by a margin of 19 secs. Washington Comp. Beat another Washington Comp, crew 2nd IV won Clinker Division in the Schools’ Division. to win. Colts IV came 5th in the Schools' Division. J. Colts B in same event as A. Beaten in 1 st round by Tyne/Slaty- ford. York Spring Regatta 6th May 2nd Day 1st IV beat Hollingworth Lake ]- length. Next round beat York 1st IV entered Grand. Beat D.U.B.C. 1st round by 2 lengths. Beat City by a distance; beat Notts and Union by y length to win D.A.R.C. in Final by 2 lengths. Elite Fours. 2nd IV entered Lady Anne Lambton. Beat R.G.S. 1st round, 2nd IV lost 1st round to Nottingham High School, the winners D.A.R.C. in the Final. of the School IVs Division. 3rd IV entered Lady Herschell “A”. Beaten in 1st round by Colts IV lost 1st round to Liverpool University, the winners of St. Chad’s. the Novice IVs. Colts IV University Ch. Cup. Lost in 1st round to Blyth. Colts (B) Vaux. Lost in 1st round to St. Joseph’s. Wear Regatta 13th March J. Colts (A) Vaux. Lost in 1st round to Bradford G.S. 1st IV beat D.A.R.C. by 2 lengths 1st round. Lost in the Final to the University 1st IV by } length in the Elite Fours. May 21st 2nd IV beat St. Mungo's Academy 1st round. Beaten in 2nd round Inter-Regional Championships at Holme Pierrepoint. by York City in the Senior ‘C’ Fours. Colts IV beat St. Peter’s 1st round. Beat St. Mungo's in the 2nd. 1st IV represented the North in Coxed Fours and came second Beaten in Final by Slatyford School. to Hampton G.S., followed by Abingdon School, St. Paul’s and Bedford. Also J. P. Stanley and J. S. Thompson sculled Durham Regatta in the Double Sculls. We came second to Radley beating 1st Day Emmanuel and Derwent R.C. 1st IV entered City Plate. Beat D.A.R.C. in the Semi-final by a distance. Lost in the Final to the University 1st IV. Tyne at Home Regatta 10th June 2nd IV entered Corporation. Beat Bede then D.A.R.C. Lost in 1st IV beat D.A.R.C., Talkin Tarn, Newcastle University to win Final to another D.A.R.C. crew. by 2 lengths from N.U.B.C. Colts IV entered Mayor’s Plate. Beat St. Chad's by a disqualifica­ 1st V III (1st IV 2nd IV) beat D.A.R.C. and St. Peter’s to win tion and beaten in the next round. by a distance from D.A.R.C. 32

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2nd IV came second to D.A.R.C. vic-captain, Davis, as the chief wicket-taker: yet the bowling has Colts IV lost in 1st round to Hollingworth Lake. not been really penetrative. The fielding has been satisfactory J. Colts A won, beating George Herriott's. The B crew also in but on two occasions (both miserable, damp days) vital catches the same event lost in the 1st round to George Herriott's. went down. Novice Sculler: A. Pojhan lost in 1st round to University The side, then, is young but learning all the time. Although the College. players have found the going hard, the spirit has not flagged and Colt Sculler: J. D. Inman won event by beating two scullers credit for this must go to D. J. Newton. Enthusiasm coupled with from Hollingworth Lake. hard work will bring dividends and soon. Finally, I would like to extend my thanks to Tom Collin and Joe Tyne Regatta 11th June for all their efforts. They have worked very hard to improve the 1st IV won Junior A by beating D.A.R.C. by a distance. Won cricket facilities and their work is much appreciated. Elite Fours by beating D.A.R.C. and Talkin Tarn. 2nd IV came 3rd to D.U.B.C. and Tees R.C. Reports Ampleforth—home—May 10—Abandoned. The weather won this game. Only 6 overs were possible and, CRICKET after electing to bat, we made a useful start. School—17 for 0. 1st XI Barnard Castle—away— May 13— Drawn. The season to date has been plagued by bad weather. Cold, wet In almost Arctic conditions we made an excellent start. Davis days have been the rule. This has been very hard on a young side and Patel took the first 4 wickets for only 9 runs but then we put which is trying to establish itself. In cold figures the XI's record is down 2 vital catches and the opposition got off the hook. With not impressive: played 7 won 1 drawn 3 lost 3 abandoned 1. 90 minutes batting time left to us, we made a bad start losing our Yet behind the figures there has been much to give encourage­ first 3 wickets for 12 runs and eventually were content to play out ment. the game. With only 3 players remaining from 1971, we were asking a lot Barnard Castle— 106-8 dec. (Davis 5-14; Patel 3-26). of the newcomers, and to their credit they have made useful S chool— 49-5. contributions at some stage. What we are seeking is consistency. In most games the batting has been useful with Newton and St. Peter’s, York—away—May 17—Lost. Hopkinson as the main run-getters: only twice (when we collapsed At last the sun shone during a match. Put in to bat, we re­ badly against Fettes and then later against Sedbergh) has the covered from a poor start. From 23-3 we fought back to a dec­ side been bowled out. The bowling has been steady, with the laration total of 123-9. W alton and Sykes made very useful GAMES SECTION

contributions. St. Peter’s passed our total with 2 minutes to go School—134-1 dec. (Newton 76 n.o., Hopkinson 36 n.o.). and with 4 wickets down. Robinson proved the best of our bowlers Dame A lla n 's — 72-5. taking 3 wickets. School—123-9 dec. (W alton 27 n.o., Sykes 26). Newcastle Barristers—home—June 14—Won. St. Peter’s— 124-4 (Robinson 3-33). Another wet and cold day. The bowlers quickly broke through and, backed by good catching and fielding, they dismissed the opposition for 34. We got the runs with only 1 wicket down and Fettes College— home— May 20— Lost. were pleased to record our first and overdue victory. On a bright, sunny morning Fettes won the toss and elected to B arristers—34 (Robinson 4-10, S cott 3-9). bat on a good wicket. We made a useful start taking the first two S chool— 35-1. wickets for 20 runs. Then a vital catch was missed and Fettes built up a good position by lunch. After lunch the batsmen pushed Sedbergh—away—June 17—Lost. on hard and the fielders were given the run around. Our batting After the early dismissal of Newton, we recovered and seemed was disastrous and only a dogged stand by Patel and Howard to be coming out of a difficult period. Then the batting collapsed brought a little respectability to our total. in an alarming way and we were shot out for only 49. Lack of Fettes— 220-7 dec. (Davies 4-75). batting practice did not help. Sedbergh were made to fight for S chool—53. their win: the bowling was tight and the fielding keen. After la­ bours' batting they passed our total for one wicket down. Sir William Turner's— home— May 24— Drawn. S chool— 49. On a damp wicket we batted first and built up steadily to a Sedbergh—50-1. declaration of 134-7. Scott, Bolam, Patel and Hopkinson all batted well. Coatham lost 5 wickets for 78 but then a big stand brought them to within 2 runs of our total. Leading Averages at 19.6.72 School— 134-7 dec. (S cott 28, Bolam 27 n.o.). Batting Sir W illiam T urner’s—132-5 (Davies 5-62). innings n. out runs highest av. Dame Allan's—home—June 10— Drawn. D. J. Newton 8 3 139 76 27.80 On a miserable, wet afternoon we started carefully and then S. G. Hopkinson 7 2 106 36 21.20 set about the opposition bowling. After an opening stand of 52 Bowling between Newton and Fenning, we put on our remaining 82 runs overs mdns. runs wickets av. in just under an hour. We were unable to hold our catches when P. St. J. Davis 89 21 226 21 10.76 it mattered and were held to a draw. P. N. Robinson 75.2 18 181 9 20.11 34

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Awards Results: P. St. J. Davis— Colours. v. University College: University College 176-7 (Bolam 24-4). A. Scott—Half-Colours. 2nd XI—96 (Sykes 32, Dickson 18). P. N. Robinson— Half-C olours. v. Ampleforth: 2nd XI—47 (Dickson 14). S. G. Hopkinson— Half-C olours. A m pleforth 51-4. D.W.W. v. St. Peter's: St. Peter's 155-7 (Stone 22-3). 2nd XI—94-9 (Cunningham 26, Sinton 21 n.o., Stone 5 n.o.). v. Coatham: 2nd XI—77 (Staveley 32). 2nd XI Coatham — 72-7. So farthe season forthe 2nd XI has been rather like the weather— v. K ing’s Tynem outh; 2nd XI— 123-3 (Newton 75 n.o.). mixed, with occasional sunshine, plenty of drizzle and a cloud­ Coatham 30 (Stone 10-4, Patel 15-5). burst or two. Of the seven matches played the team has won one, v. Dame A lla n 's : 2nd XI— 109-8 (Sm ith 32 n.o.). drawn three and lost three. Runs have not been as plentiful as Dame Allan's—99-9 (Staveley 29-5). they might well have been, and this has put a big burden on the /. Sedbergh: Sedbergh 182-8 (Streatfeild 12-3). bowlers and the fielders. The fielding has been varied; some very 2nd XI— 31. good catches and stops linger in the memory, but so do some J.R.M. expensive misses. The bowling has tended to be short, and although this has brought an unexpected wicket or two thanks to Colts some keen and acrobatic support in the field, it has generally proved costly at the hands of a batsman who treated it on its Unfortunately the rain-god’s strangle-hold on Wednesday and merits. Running between the wickets has ranged from the ultra- Saturday afternoons has sadly curtailed the Colts’ programme; cautious to the suicidal, and too many batsmen have gone the subsequent lack of match-practice is reflected in the results, thoughtfully back to the pavilion short of runs on this account. but with only fifteen boys available, the performances have not But all in all it has been an enjoyable season, providing its usual been disappointing. crop of surprises, and the side is looking forward to some good The fielding, on cold, wet afternoons, has often left something matches in the remainder of the term. to be desired, yet Ord has maintained a high standard of wicket- The following have played for the 2nd XI: A. J. Cunningham, keeping and Sinton is always neat and accurate in the covers P. Dickson (Capt.), Edwards, Glover, P. R. S. Jones, Josephs, Staveley has worked hard to improve his batting technique and Lunn, Salkeld, R. E. Sinton, J. H. Smith, J. R. Staveley, Stone, deserved his promotion (from one end of the batting order to the Streatfield, von Leyden; also: Bolam, P. St. J. Davis, Howard, other!). Hough, the other opener, makes up for his lack of inches Newton, Patel, Sykes, A. Scott. by his determination in the field and at the crease; and both GAMES SECTION

Croft and Ord have shown their potential by sensible and con­ acter and have worked hard to improve their game, and even trolled performances. though they have had to wait until late in the season for a win, Of the bowlers, Carver has bowled well with little reward; they have always played with spirit. Deighton is developing into a useful off-spinner; and Staveley, Beating K. S. Tynemouth by 23 runs was a well deserved victory. given the right conditions, has the ability to demolish the oppo­ Even though the batting has been weak, there have been some sition; another bowler of their quality would have been useful, good individual performances. P. S. Bell, who captained the side but if the whole team continues to try as hard as they have done competently, scored a fine 48 against St. Peter’s, York. Useful recently, the remainder of the season will bring success. contributions with the bat also came from M. J. Maughan and C. E. F. A nderson. The bowling was stronger and creditable performances came Fixtures from the following boys: v. St. Cuthbert’s Society : MATCH DRAWN. C. J. F. W ood 5-21 v. Dame Allan's. St. C uthbert’s— 146-9 dec. (D eighton 4-39). 5-27 v. Sir William Turner’s. School—98-6. IM. A . Tow nson 4-43 v. St. Peter's, York. v. St. Peter’s School, York : LOST. 4-16 v. K. S. Tynem outh. School—43. S. A . Ellis 3-25 v. Ampleforth St. Peter’s— 47-5 (Carver 3-25). A . J. Edge 3-20 v. Sir William Turner’s M. J. Maughan 4-40 v. St. Peter's, York. v. Sir William Turner’s School LOST A, D. Bell 5-9 v. K. S. Tynem outh. Sir W illiam T urne r's— 138 (Staveley 5-10, Deighton 3-30). G.C. School—98 (Ord 26 n.o., Staveley 23, Hough 23). v. Sedbergh LOST CROSS-COUNTRY RUNNING Sedbergh— 150-3 dec. The school possessed no outstanding runners this year and the School—97 (Croft 29). J.D.E. team was based on four of last year’s eight. Fortunately there was sufficient voluntary enthusiasm among a dozen people to Little Clubs create competition for match places. The results, when examined in detail, show the success that has been attained by team run­ Playing Record. P. W. D. L. ning. The placings of the team have been consistently close 6 1 1 4 together and it is this that has permitted us to win matches The season started rather badly and we lost heavily to Ampleforth taking the middle order places. and Barnard Castle. However the side have shown a lot of char­ M.W.S. 36

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For the second year in succession the captain of the team has The big event of the term was the North-Eastern Grammar been dogged by injury. Sharp’s enthusiastic example and hard Schools' race, which was run at Durham School for the first time training have been excellent, but after two good runs in January since 1956. In 1956 the School team won, but despite everyone's he was never able to produce his best form. I am grateful to him best efforts we were not able to persuade history to repeat itself. for all his efforts, and the encouragement he has given to a num­ Once again the team ran well together and all six ‘counters' ber of promising juniors. finished between 30th and 49th place, but the team total of 244 Some new ideas were tried this season to add variety to the points was not good enough to put us among the leading teams. fixture list. An Under 15 team and an Under 17 team competed A great many people were involved in the organisation and I am in the Durham Central Area Championships at Wearside, Trotter most grateful to all caterers, markers, signallers, timekeepers, and Maughan gaining selection to represent the area in the judges, recorders and stewards who helped make the event a County Championships, with 2nd and 5th places in the lower success, and not least Charles Spedding, who helped plan the age-group. course, and ran in the Invitation Match held a week before the The “ Seven Bridges Race” was run on a Sunday morning, and race as a ‘rehearsal’ for the team. runners from the University competed against runners from the The team has usually been chosen from: M. W. Sharp (Capt.), school (and staff I), in pairs. The idea was to visit all seven of the P. R. S. Jones (Full C olou rs); P. A. Barratt, A. Hart, C. R. Proud- bridges over the river from Shincliff to Milburngate in any order, foot, G. P. Trotter(Half Colours); M. J. Maughan (Colts’ Colours); and get back to school as quickly as possible. The event went off P. Dickson and J. F. C. Lunn. I. G. K. Sample, A. C. R. Sandys- well, and although teams from the University took the major Wood and R. G. A. Scott each ran in one match. places, two pairs from the school had the satisfaction of beating N.G.E.G. Charles Spedding, O.D. and his partner, whose route took in some interesting but time-consuming meanders! Results In the County Championships at Middlesbrough the best Jan. 19: 9 Sharp Durham 74 W on performance by a Durham runner was that of P. A. Barratt who Dame A lla n ’s 10 Jones Coatham 79 gained 16th place in the senior event and was nominated as and Coatham 12 Trotter Dame Allan's 150 reserve for the County team. (at Dame Allan’s) A match for an Under 15 team against Barnard Castle School Jan. 26: 1 Sharp Durham 22 Won was run in March over the ‘Junior Short' course, and although Q.E. Grammar 2 Barratt Hexham 58 the match was lost the individual winner, Trotter, set up a new School, Hexham (A) Hart record for the course for an Under 15 event. His time of 13m. 43s. Feb. 2: 10 Barratt Ampleforth 36 Lost beat R. G. A. Scott’s record established 25 days earlier in the 1st VIII Barnard 14 Jones Barnard Castle 48 House Runs. Castle and 15 Hart Durham 95 GAMES SECTION

Ampleforth (at J. S. Thompson finished first in the Senior event. Thompson’ Barnard Castle) who had done very little Cross-Country training, is an extremely 2nd VIII 12 Scott RGA Ampleforth 37 Lost fit member of the First Crew, and he took the lead in the first 14 Sandys-Wood Barnard Castle 42 half mile “just for the fun of it” ! Thereafter he never lost it, and he 18 Maughan Durham 107 finished 11 seconds ahead of P. A. Barratt, with four other mem­ Feb. 9: 4 Barratt Coatham 39 Lost bers of the Cross-Country team in hot pursuit. The Senior event Coatham (H) 5 T rotter Durham 40 was an exciting competition which Poole House won by a single 6 Sharp point. F e b .16: 2 Jones Durham 38 W on The results of the Middle and Junior races were less surprising, Quadrangular 5 T rotter R.G.S. 63 and R. G. A. Scott did well to break the Under 15 record for the match (at 6 Barratt Kings Tynemouth 103 “ Junior Short" course in such moderate conditions. Newcastle R.G.S.) Dame Allan's 113 The Lower Remove Race was won by C. W . K. Peakin (L) and Feb. 23: 6 Barratt Inv. VIII 27 Lost the Upper Remove Race by P. S. Bell (L). Invitation VIII 7 Trotter Durham 51 (H) 8 Hart Results March 1: 30 T rotter St. Joseph's 95 8th Seniors M iddles Juniors N.E. Schools 34 Jones St. Mary's 137 (12 teams) 1. Thom pson, J. S. Trotter (C) Scott, R. G. A (S) (H) 39 P roudfoot South Shields 174 (C) 18m. 19s. 18m. 28s. 14m. 29s. Durham 244 2 Barratt (S) Proudfoot (L) Bain (L) March 8: 1st team (Trotter, Jones, Proudfoot, 3. Sharp (P) Maughan(C) Townson (C) Cathedral Relay Barratt) 16th 4. Jones, P. R. S. (P) Ratcliffe (S) Gray, J. D. (S) 2nd team (Maughan, Dickson, 5. Hart, A. (S) Carver) (C) Duell (P) Kazerooni, Sample) 26th 6. Lunn (S) T illey ) 3 Sample, J. S. (P) March 15: 1 T rotter Barnard Castle 34 Lost Tearn Placings Under 15 3 Maughan Durham 50 1. Poole 22 pts Caffinites 15 pts. School 23 pts. Barnard Castle 7 Scott RGA 2. School 23 Langley 26 Poole 34 (H) 3. Caffinites 35 School 481 Langley 38 -r.4. wU,,M'cLangley j 78 Poole 54£ Caffinites 44 House Runs It was good to have present an old friend in Mr. F. H. Swainston, The House Runs, held on February 19th in dull, misty conditions, who came to present the cups and medals. produced some good performances, and one big surprise, when N.G.E.G. 3 i

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SWIMMING FIVES This has been another very good year for the club. Our standards After two good victories in the Christmas Term we looked forward continue to rise, our reputation continues to spread. to a successful Easter Term, in spite of losing R. T. Mair. The Results (to date) first pair consisted o fj. F. C. Lunn and M. Sabourian;the second 1st v. Durham University Won pair of G. D.Wawn and J. H. Smith. The pairs were very much on v. Ealing G.S. Lost a par and relatively steady. v. Giggleswick Won The firstmatch, a win by 120—48 against a competent Hatfield W on Bath Cup 20/42 v. Worksop College College side was encouraging. v. R.G.S. Lost O tter Cup 10/42 v. Sedbergh Won In the second match we managed to beat the Northumbria Club v. St. Peter’s Lost Northern Public for the first time in many years by 104—74. Although they did not v. Pocklington W on Schools Medley 4th put out their strongest side, it was nevertheless a pleasing result. U.16 v. Sir Wm. Turner's W on F/s 8th Our first defeat was against Durham University’s strongest side v. Ealing G.S. W on by 99—87. This was a very close match in which we were only v. S. Shields G.T.S. W on one point down at the change-over, and were unable to hold our v. Worksop College W on own in the second half. v. St. Peter's Lost Northern Public Although the speed of the courst at Giggleswick is very differ­ v. Giggleswick Won Schools Medley 6th ent from our own, our play was not affected and we won by 111 — v. St. Peter’s (Relays) Won F/s 9th 83. We were fortunate to emerge unscathed for the home fixture U.15 v. Woodham Comp. W on the following day against Merchiston Castle. We hit them very v. S. Shields G.T.S. W on hard at the start and although they recovered in the second half v. R.G.S. W on we won by 108—77. v. Sedbergh W on We went to Sedbergh with high hopes for our last fixture. v. Giggleswick W on However, they turned out to be a fine side and defeated us v. Pocklington Lost convincingly by 120—52. U.14 v. Woodham Comp. W on v. Ealing G.S. Lost During the Easter holidays Lunn and Sabourian entered the v. S. Shields G.T.S. W on Public Schools’ Championship held at Whitgift School. After v. Giggleswick Lost beating Abingdon School in the first round, they fell easy victims v. St. Peter's W on to Bedford Modern School in the second. Nevertheless it proved U.13 v. Woodham Comp. Lost N.J.W. a worthwhile experience. GAMES SECTION

At the end of the Easter Term J. H. Smith and G. D. Wawn were SHOOTING awarded their colours. Since the last report we have started a Junior team whose first Results competition produced a convincing win. This promises well for Hatfield College (H) 23 Jan. W on the future when we will support both a Junior and Senior team. Northumbria Club (H) 20 Feb. W on This term sees both the Captain, P. K. Botcherby, and the Durham University (H) 1 Mar. Lost Secretary, N. S. Booth, leaving school and the Rifle Club wish Giggleswick School (A) 4 Mar. W on to extend best wishes for the future to them. They have both Merchiston Castle School (H) 5 Mar. W on scored consistently this year and their hard work and enthusiasm Sedbergh Schdol (H) 11 Mar. Lost will be remembered. J.F.C.L. The appointment of F. Kazerooni as the new Captain of Shoot­ ing and D. R. Bailes as the new Secretary has proved to be very popular. They have both been regular members of the Senior BASKETBALL team with consistently high personal scores which resulted in them both gaining their full colours in May 1972. The club held regular meetings during the Christmas and Easter terms, though there was only one match before Christmas. Results The following played regularly: Nov. 27 Pre-Services Shoot 2nd place K. Hashemi, M. Heydari, P. T urnbull, M. Sabourian, N. P. for against Sykes, A. Pojhan. Feb. 7 v. Bede College 560 536 A lso : W in F. R. D. Fenning, R. N. S treatfeild and M. W . Sharp. Mar. 5 Country Life Competition Result Unknown Mar. 15 v. N.A.L.G.O. 542 549 Results Lost v. Johnston G.T.S. 62—19 W on June 9 Junior Team v. 234 Sqdn. A.T.C. v. R.G.S. 15— 22 Lost 419 370 v. A. J. Dawson 26—46 Lost W in v. Hartlepool G.S. 30— 24 W on v. Hartlepool (Jun.) 27— 17 W on We hope to renew all of the above fixtures as they proved very v. South Shields 28—29 Lost enjoyable competitions. In particular, we look forward to the v. Johnston G.T.S. 36—21 W on return match against N.A.L.G.O., as the last match provided a very tense finish. 4C

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Next year's Senior team will be young but should soon gain Congratulations to R. S. Tilley on his selection to play for the match experience. We are planning some new fixtures which, Durham Schools against the Yorkshire Schools at the Friarage, together with our new team, should make next year an exciting Hartlepool. one. N.J.W. J.C.

Little Clubs' Rugby RUGBY Record: Played 9 Won 5 Lost 4 For 128 Against 106

1st XV The Clubs’ XV completed a very satisfactory season ending up with a record which even outshone that of the previous year. Since the last edition of the magazine three more games were After losing 3 of the first 4 matches, the side won 4 of the remain­ played and the improvement of the side continued to show. ing 5. For the first time at this level the R.G.S. were beaten— Giggleswick were beaten decisively on the Playground with the twice, in fact. backs giving their best performance to date. Lamb, the captain, The side made a great improvement: by the end of the season showed his talent and confidence in taking on and beating his it had become well-knit with a strong pack supported by sound opposite number at will, whilst the improved running ability of backs. The team owed a lotto its captain, Trotter, who by setting Sykes on the wing brought its just reward. R.G.S., a very powerful himself high standards got the best out of his players. The team side this year, were held 21—3, all the points coming in the first is also indebted to Commander Bickmore for his efforts on the half, and the season was concluded with a fine game against the coaching side. O.D. XV, where the side played mature rugby and at last ‘came D.W.W. of age’. Next year at least eleven of this XV return, and it is not outrageous to think that there will be many reversals of this year’s results. v. Giggleswick 16—3 Won v. R.G.S. 3—21 Lost v. O.D. XV 14—26 Lost In the Easter term the school reached the final of the Plate at the Keswick Sevens, and again went to Rosslyn Park where Perse School, Cambridge, were beaten, but subsequent losses to Wellington and Eltham eliminated us from the competition. Brian & Barbara- their first year at National Westminster ,

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London O.D. Dinner The 1973 London Dinner will be held on Friday, 16th March and any enquiries should be addressed to: The London Old Dunelmian Dinner was held at Simpsons-in-the- Strand this year on Friday, 11th February. The Chair was taken by R. M. P. Grenfell, G. S. Hamilton and the dinner was attended by the Headmaster 1 Camden Row, and Mr. David Bland, Housemaster of Langley House. Lower Camden, Chislehurst, Kent. O.D.s present were as follows: Telephone No.: 01 467 5440 Canon G. R. Berriman D. L. Craven W. L. Crick C. C. G. Deer G. Verden-Anderson J. E. H. Dykes Yorkshire Branch O.D. Dinner Rev. L. Dykes Rev. G. Mackenzie Dr. D. E. Oakley Dr. T. N. A lliso n The following number of O.D.s attended the Dinner at The Three R. P. M. Bell H. Cecil Ferens Horse Shoes Hotel, Boroughbridge, on Wednesday, 15th March: A. Barraclough D. R. Cole W. B. Cook (Headm aster) D. J. Dickson R. M. H. A lder I. Cole J. K. Bailey J. T. Potter I. R. Fox Dr. B. A. Black D. A. Bickmore C. N. Hobson P. Hay Rev. 0 . C. Dickenson J. A. Brett N. G. Forster Dr. W. G. Oakley Lt.-Col. R. F. Kirby H. C. Ferens D. H. Hird G. S. Hamilton T. L. Outhwaite G. M. Fordy R. E. Dickson D. W. Limon T. H. D. Green D .J o h n s o n E. D. Good A . S. Oakley H. Brett P. H. Kaye G. R. L. Lister S. G. Hall C. Ellison R. J. Malden R. F. Petter S. Dunn A. MacDonald G. C. Reay Rev. S. Brooks Dr. R. H. Scott T. J. Farbridge R. Sample R. G. Wicks M. S. Purvis D. P. Sinnott W. B. M. Scott F. D. Proctor J. M. S. Purvis D. E. Bucknall W. J. Winterbottom E. S. W hitehouse G. H. P. Grenfell D. Baty D. G. C. S light R. M. P. Grenfell Next Meeting: Please reserve in your diary the date: Wednesday, 11th October, 1972 for the next meeting. Reminders will be sent about 10 days beforehand. O.D. NEWS

Easter Buffet Dance Langley House, and to Mr. R. H. Hopps, the father of R. H. Hopps, The second Easter Buffet Dance was held in Big School on O.D., who has had much to do with the maintainance of the Friday, 21st April. Again, it was a thoroughly enjoyable evening, playing fields over a long period of time. enhanced by the introduction by John Brett of Mr. Vallance, the new Headmaster, and his wife, to whom the Society’s best Missing Addresses wishes are extended. Our thanks are once again due to Robert Thomson and his We have lost touch with the following O.D.s and would be glad energetic committee, and to Stan Walkner, for their efficient to learn their present whereabouts: organisation of this occasion. Rev. B. E. Joblin DB 1909 H. B. Chicken P 1947 T. R. D. Gee 2MH 1914 G. H. G riffiths C 1947 The Public Schools’ Club Col. M. S. Purvis S 1916 B. C. Cotton S 1948 The Public Schools’ Club (1919) Ltd. has merged with the East G. T. Brown L 1918 T. W alton P 1948 India and Sports Club Ltd. The Club premises are at 16 St. Dr. A . G. Lloyd S 1918 D. P. Elphick S 1953 James’s Square, London, S.W.1. R. Fletcher S 1919 J. P. Hunt S 1953 P. Fletcher S 1919 D. S. A ld er C 1958 The English Public Schools’ Association R. Graham S 1921 J. R. Maxfield S 1958 J. R. Marshall P 1923 R. F. Humphrey C 1959 The Secretary of the English Public Schools’ Association in R. G. Heppell C 1923 C. D. Neville-Taylor S 1963 Australia writes from Box 34, Collins Street P.O., Melbourne Dr. A. J. E. Barlow C 1926 P. H. C artw right S 1965 3184, Victoria, to inform us that 51 Public Schools were repre­ J. D. Pollard s 1927 D. J. Cox 1965 sented at their first annual dinner last year. A similar attendance c Lt.-Col. P. Rogers L 1930 E. I. Rose s 1965 this year has encouraged the formation of branches in Western G. Grice c 1934 G. M. Brown 1966 Australia and Queensland. They have yet to welcome an O.D. c G. J. Sadler p 1936 G. Graydon 1966 and are anxious to do so. c J. D. Rayner s 1939 M. Noble s 1966 K. H. Hofmann p 1942 The School Grounds A number of O.D.s have recently given invaluable practical assistance in the maintainance and improvement of the School General News grounds. The School is greatly indebted to them, particularly to D. AYLW ARD (1955/60) serving with the R.A.F. is on an exchange Gordon Pearson who has provided much-needed soil, Colin tour with the U.S.A.F. flying the Phantom F4/E in Florida as an Coxon who graded the soil for the newly-levelled area beside instructor pilot. 44

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J. H. A . COULSON (1920/24) and his wife have been travelling J. G. HOPE (19707/1) has won Gold Medals in the 100m back- in Bali, Bangkok and Katmandu. Their latest detective story, crawl and the 50m back-crawl in the Kenya National Champion­ "No Time to Kill” (by John and Emily Bonett) will be published ships, and is now training for the All-Africa Games. this year in England and the U.S.A. A private reunion took place D. E. NELSON (1961/66) has obtained a B.Sc. degree in Chemical in Fremantle with T. F. de Pledge (1919/22) who is very much Technology with the Commendation of the C.N.A.A. alive (contrary to previous reports), and whose son is now running the Cattle Station in N.W. Australia. They also stayed W. G. O AKLEY (1918/23) is Honorary C onsulting Physician at with G. G. Bolton (1925/29) who has recently com pleted a Red King’s College Hospital, London and Emeritus Lecturer in Medi­ Cross assignment in Africa. cine at King’s College Hospital Medical School. B. A. CONGREVE (1959/65) has been awarded a B.Eng.(Hons.) T. F. A . LEVETT-PRINSEP (1922/25) is a professional painter degree at Liverpool University and is now a Production Manager and is living in Denmark. with Mars Ltd. in Slough. D. C. PARR (1951/57) who passed his Final Examinations for T. S. C. DOTCHIN (1954/58) after spending six years teaching Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of England and science at King Edward VI G.S., Morpeth and two years at the Edinburgh is working as Surgical Registrar in Nottingham. Hancock Museum in Newcastle upon Tyne as Schools' Liaison S. W . P A L F R A M A N (1965/70) is com m encing this year a four Officer for Northumberland is now serving at the Guards Depot year B.A.(Hons.) Course in Business Studies at N.E. London at Pirbright with the Royal Army Educational Corps. Polytechnic. A. T. D O U G LAS (1945/51) is now Manager Northern India for N. A . PEARCE (1961/67) is working fo r a London Property B.O.A.C. With his wife and two sons he expects to be there for Company after obtaining a Diploma in Estates and General up to four years. Surveying from Sheffield Polytechnic. A. B. G R AN T (1965/69) in his firs t year at St. Joh n's College, G. M. PURVIS (1955/60) after fou r years research in the Depart­ Cambridge, has played on the College XV and passed his Law ment of Animal Health of the Royal School of Veterinary Studies, Qualifying exam. near Edinburgh, has obtained a Ph.D. (Edinburgh) in Veterinary L. HANSO N (1924/27) is Mayor of Brighouse, Yorks., having been Medicine, and is now in Reading as Assistant Veterinary Investi­ a member of the Council since 1959, and an Alderman since 1969. gation Officer at the Ministry of Health. D. J. H A Y W A R D (1961/66) has obtained a B.Sc.(Hons.) degree E. J. R. ROBINSON (1956/59) after obtaining a B.A.(Hons.) degree in Civil Engineering. in Engineering Science at Oxford, where he played Rugger and N. P. HERBERT (1950/54) is Manager of a fifty m illion dollar T ru st rowed for Corpus Christi College, spent a year studying fluid Fund to assist Indians throughout Canada. mechanics and aeronautics at the Imperial College of Science in O.D. NEWS

London. During the last eight years he has been employed as a Geophysical Engineer by Schlumberger S.P.E., an international company specialising in Geophysics, and has worked in five countries in South America, as well as in Paris and in Trinidad and Tobago. Ivan Corbett Ltd. J. C. SP AR R O W (1960/65) has obtained a Ph.D. degree from the University of Sussex and is now doing research work at the fformerly Paperbacks) University of Virginia, U.S.A. A. G. THOM PSON (1966/71) is reading S ociology at the University of Bath. We regret the error previously reporting that he was studying Catering at the non-existent Bath Polytechnic.

N. G. TURNBULL(1963/67) has obtained a Second Class Honours Degree at Birmingham University. 89 EL VET BRIDGE

C. A. H. Watts was awarded the James Mackenzie Prize for 1971. This prize is awarded every five years for the best piece of original research in General Practice, by the Royal College of DURHAM General Practitioners.

P. WELCH (1961/67) is working as sub-editor with W est Cheshire Newspapers Ltd.

J. C. W O O D (1959/64) after a year at sea is now Branch Pharma­ cist with Vestric Ltd. A new name reflects our R. D. YA R R O W (1959/64) after row ing fo r Cam bridge, London and Great Britain, has qualified from University College Hospital expanding business. Medical School with the degree of M.B., B.Chir., Cantab. 46

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Births Deaths AYLWARD—on April 6th, 1972 to Anne and Douglas Aylward BALFOUR—P. D. Balfour (1921/22) died suddenly on November (1955/60) tw in boys, Douglas and Nicholas. 30th, 1971 aged 65.

PURVIS— in October, 1971 to G. M. Purvis (1955/60) and Mrs. C R O S LA N D — T. L. Crosland (1924/26) died suddenly on October Purvis, a son. 9th, 1971 aged 62. ROBSON—on November 14th, 1971 to Susan and Nigel Robson HORSLEY— L. M. Horsley (1918/22) died suddenly on February (1956/62) a daughter. 13th, 1972 aged 67.

STIRK—on April 14th, 1972 to Alison and Tim Stirk (1955/60) a LONGDEN—The Rev. Prebendary A rth u r Longden (1893/95) died daughter, Catherine Elizabeth. on December 19th, 1971 aged 93. WELCH—on April 5th, 1972 to Deirdre and Philip Welch (1961/67) S W A B E Y — L. J. P. Swabey (1923/26) died in 1968 aged 60. a son, Felix. TU LLY — Charles T ully (1917/1919) died on O ctober 17th, 1971 aged 69.

Marriages DOTCHIN—Timothy Stuart Carey Dotchin (1954/58) to Miss Veronica Jean Carter of Morpeth, on August 12th, 1971.

HARRISON— Nicholas Harrison (1959/64) to M iss Susan Orford at Ryde, Isle of Wight, on April 8th, 1972.

W ELCH— Philip W elch (1961/67) to M iss Deirdre C ollette Pope at Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral on May 16th, 1970. W O O D — John C hristopher (1959/64) to Miss M. Spicer, on January 15th, 1972. 47

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Lionel McLearon Horsley Lionel Horsley who died suddenly in Guernsey C.l. on 13th February, 1972 at the age of 67 was at the School (Langley House) from 1918 to 1922. He followed his late brother, Norman, who left in 1917. Horsley came of a family very long established in New­ castle and on Tyneside. His forbears were foundrymen on the Tyne but in the depression which so badly affected the North East he emigrated, in 1925, to Canada and had the unexpected experi­ ence of being shipwrecked on the N.E. coast of Scotland. Un­ deterred he set off on a second and less eventful journey. All his working life was spent in Montreal with the Canada Cement Company where he attained a senior executive position before retiring in 1969. He never married: it was his view that being comfortably circumstanced and having no family responsibilities of his own he should assume some charitable obligations, and to this end, some years after the end of the war (in which he served in the Canadian Forces) he closely associated himself with the organisation which, under the auspices of United Nations, took care of abandoned children in need of care. He became financially responsible for the entire welfare, including education, of four abandoned children, three Belgian and one French, who are now grown up and fully established in circum­ stances which would have been very different without Horsley’s practical charity. Few people who knew him knew anything of his charitable interests. He was kindly and unassuming and the esteem in which he was held was evidenced by the wide cross section of the community who attended his funeral in Guernsey where he had been settled for only something over a year. H.D. Soft d rinks and Stronger drinks CATERING BY

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