MAGISTER JOURNAL OF THE OLD BLACKBURNIANS’ ASSOCIATION

BiSce JOrobti* No 1 AUGUST 1963 SCOTTISH BRANCH Top Post for Mr Taylor

Mr Milton Whalley MAY BE FORMED T a y lo r , who was a pupil at QEGS from 1919 to 1929, ^ NEW BRANCH o f the Old Blackburnians5 Association may shortly be formed has been appointed deputy in Scotland. regional director of the East­ ern Region of the National Association records show that at least 20 old boys are now living in Scotland, and Agricultural Advisory Ser­ the idea for, initially, an occasional get-together comes from Mr Paul N. Price, who vice. was at the school from 1948 to 1954. Mr Taylor took his BA degree in agriculture at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, in 1932, Mr Price, who lives at 18, and was a poultry farmer at Faskally Avenue, Bishopbriggs, Wilpshire, , until 1940. TO BE VICAR Glasgow (tel. Bishopbriggs 3936) NEW HEADSHIP He received his M A degree in asks : “ What is the best way to 1936. AT BLACKBURN try to organise an occasional FOR MR BENSON From 1934 to 1946 he was The Rev William David lunch or some function, then we M r N. S. T. B e n s o n , head­ technical advisor and director of R o b in s o n (32), senior curate of can have a Glasgow branch of master of Queen Elizabeth’s from 1948 to the experimental research farm Lancaster Priorv, is to be the the OBs ? ” 1956, has been appointed head­ for the Poultry Association of new vicar of St. James’s Church, Nine more OBs live in the master of the School, Great Britain, and in the early Blackburn. He will take up his Salisbury. He will take up his Glasgow area. They are Mr years of the Second World War new post in September. new post in September. R. M. Dobson (1934-1943), c/o taught biology at Royal Mr Robinson, who was at the Mr Benson, who is 51, is at Glasgow University ; Mr B. M. Grammar School. school from 1942 to 1949, is a present senior English master at Holden (1921-1932), Rector of Allhallows School, Rousden, near In 1946 Mr Taylor joined the former head boy chorister of Glasgow Academy ; Mr A. Lyme Regis. staff of the Ministry of Agricul­ . He is the Smith (1941-1944), 5 Park Terr­ The period of Mr Benson’s ture and Fisheries as a county only son of Mr and Mrs William ace, Glasgow, C3 ; Mr L. P. headship at Blackburn saw the poultry advisory officer in the Robinson, of Nazareth House start of the school’s long-term Bamford (1924-1932), c/o J. and National Agricultural Advisory Lodge, Blackburn. P. Coates Ltd., St. Vincent’s development programme, which is still in progress. Mr Benson Service. From 1949 to 1953 he He studied at University Street, Glasgow, C2 ; Mr T. left Blackburn in April, 1956, to was deputy agricultural attache College, Durham, from 1951 to Gibson (1918-1924), traffic super­ become headmaster of Giggle- at the British Embassy in Wash­ 1954, when he gained his BA intendent, c/o Post Office Tele­ swick school, and was succeeded ington, and on his return to degree. He received his M A phones, Glasgow ; Mr F. Weth- by the present headmaster, Mr erell (1931-1940), 45 Netherdale B. H. Kemball-Cook. Great Britain became chief poul­ degree last year. Avenue, Netherlee, Glasgow ; try advisory offficer for the West Mr Robinson was on the staff Mr Benson was educated Mr I. B. Smith (1946-1950), 63 at Wolverhampton Grammar Midland Province. of Lloyd’s Bank at Blackburn Linthaugh Road, Glasgow ; Mr School, and took his degree at He later served as agricultural and Preston for two years before R. B. Smith (1948-1954), 40 St. John’s College, Oxford, where and food attache to the British he decided to enter the ministry. Allander Road, Westerlon, near he held an open scholarship in Embassies at Copenhagen and He read theology at Cranmer Glasgow ; and Mr A. Battersby classics. The Hague, and rejoined the Hall, Durham. (1927-1934), 46 Vardar Avenue, He started his teaching career On ordination in 1958 he Clarkston, Glasgow. at Shrewsbury School in 1934. NAAS at Leeds, in the Yorkshire In 1935 he went to Giggleswick, became curate of Standish Parish and Region, in 1960. Branches already exist in Man­ where he taught English and He was awarded the MBE in Church, and moved to Lan­ chester, Liverpool, Oxford, Cam­ classics and was a housemaster. caster Priory three years later. 1954. bridge, Leeds, Durham and Mr Benson joined the RAF Illlllllllllllllll Mr Robinson served as a pilot . reserve in 1932, and served with officer in the RAF from 1949 the RAF throughout the Second Dr John Earle Varey has been to 1951. And another branch could be Word War. He was awarded appointed Professor of Spanish the Air Force Cross in 1942. Illlllllllllll formed in the South Wales area, at Westfield College, London Mr William Cliffe (1922-1928), where many old boys live. The In 1945 he returned to Giggle­ University. has been appointed chief clerk in school also has several students swick, where he remained until Dr Varey was at QEGS from he moved to Blackburn. He Blackburn Town Clerk’s depart­ at Bristol and South Wales resigned as headmaster of Giggle­ 1933 to 1941 and was head boy ment. universities. swick School in February, 1958. in his last year at school. 2 MAGISTER AUGUST 1963 A “HAPPY FAMILY”— School Cricketer Dies

MR C. SMITH RECALLS M r Raymond Carter, man­ aging director of R. Carter & Co. Ltd., fertiliser and flower dye manufacturers, of Welling­ 28 YEARS AT QEGS ton New M ill, Blackburn, died in Our Lady of Compassion r j N A DISM AL afternoon in November, 1927, I arrived at Queen Elizabeth’s Nursing Home. He was 53. Grammar School to attend an interview for the vacant classics mastership. Mr A. Mr Carter, who was at the Holden received me in his study and offered me the post—provided that (a) I liked school from 1923 to 1926, was vice-captain of school cricket in the school and the “ great happy family in the staff room ” and (b) during my tenure I 1925 and 1926. He lived in would refrain from any form of corporal punishment. Ravenswing Avenue, Blackburn. He was a past captain and past After reluctantly agreeing to Crehan, Blenkinsop, and many I know little of the school s president of Blackburn Subscrip­ these conditions, I was taken on others. present set-up, though from tion Bowling Green Club, and a tour of inspection. First we what I hear I expect to learn that We used to go to farm camp belonged to Blackburn Golf went up to the staff room to Disce Prodesse has been changed in the Fylde in the war years. Club. He was also active on enjoy the “ splendid” view across to Ardua Molimur— and I’ll leave The Duke of Norfolk once the committee of Blackburn the town. Alas ! little could be you to work that one out. visited the camp under the Property Owners’ Association. seen except scores of mill chim­ —CYRIL SMITH aegis of the Ministry of Agri­ He leaves a widow. neys belching forth clouds of culture and Fisheries. ■■M ill black smoke, which hung low ■Illil I recall with amusement the on the foggy horizon. Social Activities expression on his face when he The social committee of the Mr Paul Wilson Schofield, a From there we made our way to tasted the soup from a ladle into association has been busy this former secretary of the school the huts. From the first class­ which a wasp had just fallen. year with three highly successful gym club, has been awarded full I remember too the remark he room came the booming voice of events completed. colours by his college and a Mr Cumming, who was obvi­ made ! “ gold” by his university for judo. A three-way tennis tournament ously breaking condition (b) in I recall many boys’ names'— between Old Boys, Staff and Mr Schofield (22), whose no uncertain fashion. I smiled. Evans, Naisby, Adams, Crossley, School, took place at the end o f home is in Stanhill Lane, Mr Holden murmured : “ It is Armistead, Taylor, Whittick, June. , is a third-year the end of our final period,” and Southworth, Marsh, Gaskell, In March, over a hundred physics student at the University led me quickly away. Walsh, Birtwell, King, Proctor, people enjoyed an evening’s o f Wales, Bangor. He was at Ingham, Holden, Marsden, So it was that I came to spend dancing in Big School, and in QEGS from 1952 to 1960. Spink, Brogden, Bamford, Whe- 28 full and happy years with the May, a treasure hunt took He will begin a course at the well, and scores of others— a “ great, happy family.” The late motorists through the Ribble Carnegie College o f Physical splendid lot they were. K. A. P. Evans was head of Valley before returning for sup­ Education, Leeds, in October. school then. He and I, not And memories come back of per, again in Big School. We forgetting Whittick, used to act the annual evening at Mr and are deeply grateful to Mr Bllllllll as guides at Samlesbury at the Mrs J. W. Marsden’s, where Eastham for organising these Mr Frank J. Jones, chairman request of Mr. T. B. Lewis, the our hostess sang “ Cherry Ripe ” affairs and he will no doubt and managing director of Jones Old Hall’s greatest benefactor. and our host read us a fascin­ repeat them next year if Old Textilaties Ltd., Blackburn, trav­ Great interest in the hall was ating story. Boys’ show their willingness to elled 1,500 miles on a seven-day shown by the school governors, There was one occasion in give support. A by-product is business trip behind the Iron and one recalls visits from such as my first term when I foolishly quite a reasonable financial sur­ Curtain at the end of April. Sir William Forrest, James Kay, changed all Mr Northam’s Latin plus, which is helping to cover Mr Jones, who was at the William Hare, Ellis Nuttall, books— books which he knew by the cost of this first issue of school from 1918 to 1924, Henry Whittaker, Major Feilden, heart. He never complained, Magister. visited various parts of Bulgaria Colonel Robinson, J. H. Hartley, but he had his revenge one I lllilli to study methods used in the and of course the GOM , Mr Robinson Cup afternoon when Bryan Lamb (1943-1951), has country’s timber industry. been promoted Squadron Leader J. W. Marsden, who loved to he invited me to his home before Illilllil preside over“ this ancient school.” the game and mixed me a special in the Royal Air Force. He was Mr William Ellis Metcalfe cocktail. I went to the match, head boy of QEGS in 1950-51. Mention of names brings back (1948-1956), was married at memories of members of the but saw little of it, and kept well Squadron Leader Lamb is at Four Lane Ends Congregational staff—Turnbull, Sterrey, Elliott, out of the way of the headmaster present commanding officer of Church, Blackburn, to Miss and the governors. Riyan, a small airfield in South­ Earle, Brearley, Hale, Miller, Margaret Barker. Strain, Wilderspin, Mrs Tyler, I now teach classics at the ern Arabia, about 300 miles along Mr Metcalfe teaches chem­ Miss Cowell. Happy memories Bede Grammar School, Sunder­ the coast from Aden. istry at QEGS. His bride is a too of hours spent with Messrs land. I do a good deal of news­ Before taking up the year-long teacher at Roe Lee Park Primary Towle, Lewney, Kennedy, East­ paper work, lecture throughout appointment in February this School, Blackburn. wood, Clayden, Pullen, Oldwan, the county on local history, still year, he was a pilot with Trans­ Popham, Partington, Northam, collect stamps and coins, and port Command. He is a former Best man was Mr Peter Tyler, Mercer, Shaw, Bury, drive a new Victor de Luxe in chorister of Blackburn Cathedral Pearson, and Mr John Threlfall King, Proctor, Watson, Bennett, which I hope to come to see and is a general honours graduate and Mr Robert Killingbeck Braithwaite, Duerden, , you some day. of Leeds University. acted as groomsmen. AUGUST 1 9 63 MAGISTER 3 Keeping in Blackburn OXFORD DINNER MAGISTER M r Ronald Eyre, a former Doctor Dies is issued free to members of English master at the school and Touch Dr Henry Walmsley, an now a BBC TV producer, was the Old Blackburnians’ Asso­ ciation. Membership of the Old Blackburnian (1922-1933) chief guest at the annual dinner association is open to all old who had been a GP in Blackburn of the Oxford Old Blackburnians. since the end of the Second boys of Queen Elizabeth’s Growing About 20 members attended World War, died at his home in Grammar School, Blackburn the dinner, which was held in Buncer Lane at the end of April. and to masters past and Jesus College on May 10th. Membership He was 49. present. The party from Blackburn in­ Dr Walmsley qualified in President : Lord Justice cluded Mr B. H. Kemball- MAGISTER has been de­ medicine at Manchester Univers­ Cook (headmaster), Mr L. D. Ormerod ; chairman: Mr. G. ity, and was originally in partner­ N. Forbes ; vice-chairman : signed to meet the changing Collier (senior modern languages ship with the late Dr J. B. needs of the Old Blackburn­ master), Mr W. Hare (chairman Mr. E. C. Marsden ; secret­ Leigh and later with Dr G. P. ary : Mr. H. Burrows, 53 of the governors), Colonel G. N. ians’ Association. Walsh. Preston New Road, Black­ Robinson (clerk to the governors) Dr Walmsley started his burn ; treasurer : Mr. F. and Alderman R. H. G. Home, Thirty years ago, the associa­ career as a house surgeon at Bury, 67 Queen’s Road, who is also on the governing tion was centred on Blackburn, Bradford Royal Infirmary. At Blackburn. and its members could easily body. the start of the war, he volun­ Contributions and corres­ keep in touch. Mr Brian Wilson, branch teered for the Royal Army pondence are invited and president, of St Catherine’s But a change has taken place Medical Corps, and served in should be sent to the Editor, College, proposed “ The Queen, in the last ten years. It started Malaya and India. He rose to Magister, Queen Elizabeth’s Duke of Lancaster,” and Mr F. in the early 1950s. More boys the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel. Grammar School, Blackburn J. Seed, of Queen’s College, stayed on to the sixth form at Dr Walmsley leaves a widow Lancashire. and three sons. He attended proposed “ The School,” to school. More boys went on to Printed by Thomas Briggs St Francis’ Church, Feniscliffe, which Mr Kemball-Cook re­ university and college. And after plied. (Blackburn) Ltd., and pub­ graduation, most of them took where the funeral service was lished by the Old Blackburn­ jobs away from their home town. held. Cremation was at Preston. Mr Collier replied to “ The ians’ Association. Copyright Illllllllllllllll Staff,” proposed by Mr Ralph Blackburnians’ Association, The result is that, the associa­ Bamber (branch secretary), of 1963. tion’s membership is now more Death of St. Catherine’s College, and Mr ■ I l l widespread than ever before. Eyre responded to “ Our Guests” Distance makes it difficult and Brain Surgeon which was proposed by Mr W ins Badge sometimes impossible for old David E. Ambrose, of Merton Nurses and matrons formed a boys to maintain personal contact College. guard o f honour at the funeral with their friends from school— l l i l i l l for Swimming although the fact that more and service of Mr Norman Whalley Police- constable James Warner, more branches are springing up at St Mary’s Church, Swansea. 48 at London o f Blackburn Police, shows that old boys do want to Mr Whalley, who was educated has been awarded the Royal Life keep in touch. at Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School (1925-1931) and Man­ dinner Saving Society’s recognition The committee felt that some­ chester University, died at his badge. Five Old Blackburnians trav­ thing was needed to keep the home in Uplands, Swansea, after elled from Blackburn to attend PC Warner, who lives in association’s widely - separated a long illness. He was 49. the annual dinner of the London Pleckgate Road, Blackburn, has branches up to date with what After leaving university, he branch of the association. They been secretary of the society’s other old boys were doing. This held appointments at Manchester were the headmaster, Mr B. H. North Lancashire branch for the could not be done in the few Royal Infirmary and Biddulp Kemball-Cook, Mr H. King last three years. pages of the Old Blackburnian. Grange Children’s Orthopaedic (science master), Mr W. Hare When he was at the school This first issue of Magister is Hospital, and on the surgical (chairman of the governors), (1943-1948), he trained about 60 also being sent to several hundred staff at Calderstones Hospital, Mr G. N. Forbes (chairman of fellow-pupils for swimming ex­ old boys who are not members of before going to Newcastle-on- the Old Blackburnians’ Associ­ aminations. He ’ has been an the association in the hope that Tyne as a brain surgeon. ation), and Mr C. R. Davies. examiner for about nine years, they may wish to join. Those For the last 13 years, Mr and tests about 1,000 Blackburn Chairman for the evening was who do will continue to receive Whalley had been chief brain schoolchildren annually. the association’s president, Lord Magister. Any old boy who consultant at Morrison Hospital, Justice Ormerod, who proposed wishes to receive the Blackburn­ Swansea. Illllllllllllll the Loyal Toast. ian as well may do so by applying He was the only son of Mrs Mr Thomas E. Sharratt (25) to the treasurer. Winifred Whalley, of Falcon Lt.-Col. J. Whittaker (1905- has been appointed secretary of ■ ■ I l l Avenue, , and the late 1910) proposed “ Our Guests,” the East Lancashire branch of Mr Walter Whalley. He leaves and Mr Hare replied. Mr D. the National Union o f Journ­ Mr Glyn Harris (1934-1940), a widow, a son, and a daughter. W. Moulding (1946-1953) pro­ alists. has been appointed headmaster Illlllill posed “ The School and its Mr Sharratt, who was at the o f Cooper’s Lane Junior mixed Association,” and the head­ The Rev Leonard Cragg school from 1949 to 1956, read and Infants’ School, London. master replied. (1939-1946), vicar of St Luke’s modern languages at Christ Mr Harris has been broad­ Church, Brierfield, has been Forty members and eight Church, Oxford, and took his casting on the BBC Friday- appointed chaplain of Whitting- guests attended the dinner in BA degree in 1961. Since then, morning schools programme, ham Mental Hospital. He will the Tavistock Restaurant, Char­ he has been a reporter on the “ Music, Movement and Mime.” take up his new duties in August. ing Cross Road. Evening Telegraph at Blackburn. 4 MAGISTER AUGUST 1963

forest accompanied by the sound VOLUNTARY SERVICE IN NIGERIA of one hundred transistor radios blaring out an old, old African JO H N HAW ORTH (1952-1962) whose home is in Preston Old Road, Feniscliffe tune— “ Let’s twist again, like Blackburn, had a year to spare between leaving school and going to college this we did last sum m er...” autumn, so he took a job as a teacher with Voluntary Service Overseas. Thirty-six-year-old Mr Geo­ From Nigeria, he writes : ' ffrey Kay (1938-1942) has been “ Egbado High School, Igbogila, the way we do it in Nigeria,’ I appointed public relations officer Mr Crossley is is a new co-educational school in was constantly informed. Now for the Northumbrian District the Western Region of Nigeria, I find a compromise o f European of Northern Army Command, General Manager where the people are mainly and African techniques is the with headquarters at Kirkleav- Yoruba. best policy, though o f course this ington Hall, Yarm, Yorkshire. A former Blackburn man, “ I have a fair range of subjects is not as straightforward as it He is the only sen of Mr ar.d Mr Walter Crossley, Mrs Harry Kay, of The Cres­ to teach at school— a task which sounds. who has been for nearly three cent, Cherry Tree, Blackburn. is handicapped by the dearth of years an assistant general man­ “ Living in a Nigerian house­ suitable text-books and reading Mr Kay has been a journalist ager of the Westminster Bank hold can be fun— sometimes. matter. for 20 years. He has worked on Ltd., has been appointed a joint Everyone in this house has a the Blackburn Times, the former general manager. “ Perhaps one o f the unhappy transistor radio, or seems to News Chronicle and Daily Dis­ He is the only son of Mrs E. aspects o f school life is the have. But the people are a patch, and on the Lancashire inability o f some parents to pay L. Crossley, of Billinge View, pleasant assortment, even though Evening Post. fees. This often has serious Billinge End, Blackburn, and they are a trifle noisy, when they On National Service with the repercussions on the students the late Mr Robert Crossley. occasionally drop buckets down Welsh Guards, he served in the concerned. the stone stairs at three o’clock Mr Crossley (56), who was public relations department of in the morning. at the school from 1919 to 1924, “ During the rainy season, when the Rhine Army HQ. joined the Westminster Bank in mosquitos are rampant, classes “ During the Easter holidays, ini Blackburn in 1924. Later he fall sharply in number and it is I travelled as far north as Kano Mr Gordon Haymes (1947- served at Rhyl and Preston, in not uncommon to see a pupil by third-class train. It was 1955), who took his degree at the general manager’s depart­ slumped over a desk, totally quite a journey. Christ Church, Oxford, and is unable to work because of now a psychologist in London, ment at head office, and on the “ In Kano, I was nearly put malaria. was married at St James’s inspection staff. into prison. It happened one Church, Blackburn, to Miss He became manager of the “ Perhaps I have painted a evening when I strolled along to Mairi MacLeod, elder daughter Leicester chief office-—the bank’s rather depressing picture so far. the railway station to meet a o f Mr and Mrs Donald Mac­ largest provincial branch— in But there are very many things friend who was coming up from Leod, of Isle of Lewis, Outer from which one can get encour­ 1945, after reconstructing bank­ Ibadan. The front o f the station Hebrides. The bride is a teacher. ing services in Jersey following agement and enjoyment in school. was just one sea o f people— the German occupation. The readiness of even the young­ mainly Africans— taxis, animals, The Rev Arthur Whittaker He was made an assistant est of students to participate in the lot. (1941-1946), curate of Bispham debates, discussions, and the general manager of the bank in “ As the train pulled into the Parish Church, was married at like, compares very favourably October, 1960. He has also station there was a sudden surge Crosthwaite Church, near Ken­ with their counterparts in any served at the Warrington branch. towards the platform through the dal, to Miss Hazel Woodend, a English school. For many years Mr Crossley barrier. I followed. Suddenly a Bispham teacher. was secretary of the Old Blacks “ The enthusiasm shov/n at large hand grasped my arm and Best man was the Rev Frank football club at the time when the mention of a short school I was pulled aside by a railway Bovil, curate of Crosthwaite the northern section of the play was fantastic— so was the policeman. He demanded to see Church, and the Rev Philip H. Lancashire Amateur League was performance. The scene was my platform ticket, which I had Hacking, who is also an Old first started, and was also the supposed to represent market not got. Neither had a thousand Blackburnian, and who is now club’s first treasurer when it was day, with stalls of fruits, nuts and others, but I was unlucky. He vicar o f St Thomas’s Church, revived in 1924. He was also miscellaneous pots and pans here informed me that I was trespass­ Edinburgh, was usher. a member of Blackburn Golf and there. When the big night ing on railway property and that ■ ■ ill Club. came, the stage was bare— I was abusing Nigeria. Mr Brian William Croft (1947- except for orange peel and 1956), a prominent member of “ So I was taken along to banana skins. ilie Oiu Blacks football teani, Mr Geoffrey R. Coulthard police headquarters, where I was was married at St Stephen’s (1947-1954) was awarded a gold “ Away from the academic shown into an overcrowded cell Church, , Black­ medal for the oustanding student side of school, I am responsible and told that I would appear burn, to Miss Hazel Lear, of of the year in the textile depart­ for taking all boys for physical in court the next day for my Maple Street, Blackburn. ment of Blackburn Technical education, which is quite diffi­ offence. Mr Croft, who is the son of College. cult, in that the students are so “ I woke up pretty smartly, Mr and Mrs Norman W. Croft, Mr Coulthard, who lives in unused to any form of organisa­ and after a big palaver I managed of East Park Road, Blackburn, Knowsley Road, Wilpshire, tion in this sphere. Previously to see the superintendent, who is a technical scientific adviser Blackburn, works for William they were given a football to instantly released me with a with a firm in Scotland. His Birtwistle Allied Mills. He kick around, and that was that. caution, admitting it was a bride is a teacher. formerly worked for John Duck­ mistake anyone could have made. “ At first, by my introduction Mr Peter Hobkirk was best worth & Son (Blackburn) Ltd. Still— it was an experience ! of European methods and ideas man. Mr Ellis Metcalfe was The medal is awarded by into this African school, I Back safely in Igbogila agaim groomsman, and Mr William Blackburn and District Power probably created many difficul- darkness falls over the tropical Hamer and Mr Jeffrey Lear Loom Overlookers’ Association. ites for myself—‘ This is not forest, a humming, throbbing were ushers. TREASURE MAGISTER HUNT: JOURNAL OF THE OLD BLACKBURNIANS’ ASSOCIATION JUNE 25 7 pm from School B isrt JJrofcrsse No. 3 June, 1964 Price Is

G SM is honoured at jubilee service 100 OBs AT SCOUT GROUP REUNION 'T'HE SCOUT GROUP of Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School is 50 years old A this month. More than 100 former members of the group—including three founder members— attended an anniversary reunion in Big School. And the Group Scoutmaster, Mr Geoffrey H. Tate, received the Scouting Medal of Merit— awarded for distinguished service to Scouting— from Mr Harold,------Burrows, Deputy County Commissioner, at a jubilee service in example and its influence on the Big School on April 24 (below). School. At the reunion on April 25 were former scouts representing ------every year in the group’s history. Mr Tate, who is senior geo­ They had travelled from all parts graphy and careers master, gave Mr Kennedy of the country to attend. a summary of the group’s wide­ On other pages spread activities, and told guests The three founder members that 34 boys in the 80-strong MR KENNEDY present were Mr R. W. McArthur group held the first-class badge. Page 2— QEGS boy saves (1910-1916), of 8 Carr Hall Road, child from drowning, Obituary ; Barrowford, Nelson ; Mr R. F. Mr Tate read a message of RETIRES IN page 4— Weddings; page 5— Whalley (1910-1916), of 14 Park congratulation from the Chief Community service, Opinion, Avenue, Blackburn ; and Mr F. Scout, Sir Charles Maclean (see AUGUST Football ; page 6—Regional re­ H. Jacobson (1912-1916), of 18! page 2), and thanked the parents’ ports ; page 7— Tribute to Mr Heald Grove, Heald Green, committee for its support. Duerden ; page 9— 50 years of Cheadle, Cheshire (picture— : \KR HOWARD KENNEDY is Scouting at QEGS; pages 10, 11 page 8). Mr Tate told guests : “ Your to retire in August after 35 — Focus on Cambridge ; page 13 ^ I presence has given us inspiration years as senior mathematics mas­ — Subscriptions, Accounts; page Guests were welcomed by the £nd encouragement to go forward ter at Queen Elizabeth’s Gram­ 16— Sport. headmaster, Mr B H Kembal - ; imo the nexf phase of Scorning at mar School. He will have com­ Cook, who praised the group s| Queen Eliza{,eth>s.» pleted 43 years in the teaching profession. Many messages of congratula­ Mr Kennedy, who lives at 48 tion were received, including a Lammack Road, Blackburn, was telegram from Woodlands Scout born at Gateshead, County Dur­ Group, Blackburn. One old ham, and attended Gateshead scout, Mr Alan Hirst, telephoned (now Gates­ from Dundee to express his good head Grammar School). wishes. He gained a senior entrance exhibition to Armstrong College, Log books and photographs Newcastle (now Newcastle Uni­ from the group’s half-century of versity), and after a year won the activity were on display at the senior Pemberton scholarship, reunion, together with a new awarded to the best student in trophy presented by Mr Burrows, the second-year BSc studies. who was Lion patrol leader in His university career was in­ 1921. terrupted by the First World War. Mr Kennedy joined the The trophy, a circular walnut Army and served until January, wall plaque which shows a 1919. woodsman’s felling axe embed­ He returned to college and ded in a tree stump, was made at took his BSc degree in 1920 with Gilwell Park by a friend of Mr first-class honours— the only first Burrows, Mr E. G. (Ted) to be awarded in mathematics Gathercote. that year. It will be awarded to the best See page 8 patrol at summer camp each year.

Mr Burrows was accompanied Our pictures to the reunion by Mr Charles H. Mr Tate (left) is pictured as he receives the Medal of Merit Croasdale, of Salisbury, Wilt­ All pictures in this issue of from Mr Burrows. Watching the presentation are Mr J. A. shire, who travelled from his M agister are the property of home specially for the occasion. the Lancashire Evening Tele­ Hanson, District Commissioner (centre), and Mr J. C. graph and are reproduced by Jepson, County Commissioner (right). See page 8 kind permission of the Editor. 2 MAGISTER JUNE 1964 GRAHAM, 16, SAVES Chief Scout BOY FROM LODGE sends greetings CIXTE E N -YE A R -O LD Graham Farnhill, a pupil at ^ QEGS, rescued a five-year-old boy from drowning in CHARLES MACLEAN, an 18-feet-deep mill lodge in April. S®.the Chief Scout, sent this i message to the Scout Group of Graham, who lives in Castle Close, , was on his way I Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar home from School when he heard I School on its 50th anniversary : , two boys shouting that their “ I heard with pleasure that playmate was in the water. Doctor’s ‘no’ I the Scout Group of Queen Eliza- | beth’s Grammar School is cele- j brating the 50th anniversary of to US post its formation by holding special celebrations, including a reunion Dr Jim Margerison (1933- of its past and present members. 1940), part-time consultant in neurophysiology at Whittingham “ I am sure this will be a Hospital, London, resisted the happy and successful occasion, lure of the “ brain drain ” when and take this opportunity of Mr Sharratt he was offered a post in Wash­ sending to you all my warmest ington, USA. He turned the job congratulations for happy and down. vigorous Scouting in the School APPOINTED Dr Margerison (41) is an in the next half-century. authority on encephalography. “ You will, naturally, all know He has done much research and what your successes have been SUB-EDITOR Graham j is interested in the study of in the past ; I expect there may Mr Tom Sharratt (1949- epilepsy, about which he has even have been a few failures, but Racing to the rescue, Graham 1956) has been appointed a sub­ written and lectured. | yours is a wonderful record, of He is married, and has two crawled through a fence, sprinted | which you can be justifiably editor on the Lancashire Evening 20 yards, climbed over a barbed- Telegraph, Blackburn, after children. I proud. wire fence, and slid down a five- working as a reporter on the His two brothers, also old boys feet bank into the water. “ Now—go forth with the paper for two-and-a-half years. ; of QEGS, have also achieved eminence. One is deputy Town 1 strength of your Promise ever Mr Sharratt read Spanish and He grabbed the boy, Stephen before you and the traditions of French at Christ Church, Oxford, Clerk of Swindon, and the other Clark, and then hauled himself i holds a high position in business. the past as your inspiration, and and took his BA degree in the and Stephen up the smooth adventure, achievement, and summer of 1961. concrete bank by clinging on to happiness will be yours.” a pipe. A senior police officer said Obituary TREASURER later : “ It was a darned good job Graham did— an excellent HONOUR FOR piece of work.” W. BRADLEY IS OFF TO CANADA MR DUERDEN Mr Wilfred Bradley, of East Park Road, Blackburn, a former Mr C. H. Singleton (1934- Three stand The Royal School of Church headmaster of St John’s Junior 1939), Borough Treasurer of Music, whose president is the School, died in hospital in , has been appointed , is to January. He was 71. financial adviser to the Corpora­ for council confer its Fellowship Diploma Mr Bradley, who was at QEGS tion of Ottawa, Canada. upon Mr Thomas L. Duerden, former organist and master of the from 1907 to 1911, was head­ Mr Singleton worked in the Three old boys stood as candi­ master of St John’s for 23 years. choristers at Blackburn Cathedral Borough Treasurer’s depart­ dates in the Blackburn municipal and former director of music at He retired in 1957. ments at Blackburn and Preston elections on May 7. QEGS, for distinguished services In his early teaching career, before moving to Southend in They were Mr Gordon Henry to church music. he became widely respected for May, 1953, as chief accountant. (26), of Sunny Bower Close, Mr Duerden will be the first his work in connection with He has been at Fleetwood since Blackburn (Independent, St organist at a new cathedral ever schoolboys’ sport, especially I 1957. He has been the Corpora­ Stephen’s Ward) ; Mr Leonard to receive the rare distinction. soccer and swimming. tion’s housing manager, and has Marsden (40), of Grasmere Dr Francis Jackson, organist He went from QEGS to I also acted as entertainments Avenue, Blackburn (Conserva­ of Minster, is the only Chester Training College. manager for the Marine Hall. tive, St Silas’s Ward) ; and Mr other cathedral organist in the His first appointment was to Norman W. Barrett (40), of to hold the the staff of St John’s, where he Branch Road, Mellor Brook award. stayed from 1915 to 1931, when Two for Oxford (Conservative, St Francis’ Ward). Dr Gerald Knight, director of he took over the headship of a All three were defeated. the RSCM, who is a former special instruction centre in organist of Canterbury Cath­ Two boys at QEGS have been Another old boy, Mr Thomas Maudsley Street, Blackburn. edral, will also receive the awarded scholarships in natural E. Sharratt (26), of Kentmere He had been there only a short honour at a ceremony at Adding­ science to Oxford University. Drive, Cherry Tree, was nomin­ time when he accepted the post ton Palace, Croydon, in July. David John Ashton (18), of ated as an Independent candidate o f headmaster of St Stephen’s in Livesey Parish for Blackburn School, Blackburn, and in June, Montague Street, Blackburn, will go to Christ Church, and Geoff­ Rural District Council, but with­ 1934, he became head of St drew his nomination before the At congress John’s. rey Herbert Redman (17), of Mr Bradley was a keen worker Fecitt Brow, Blackburn, will go election. Sergeant Jim Warner (1943- for St John’s Church. He was to Magdalen College. 1948) was one of the four Black­ superintendent o f the Sunday burn borough policemen who School for 20 years until 1946. PASSED. — Dr Norman travelled to in May to HEAD.— Mr B. Lancaster Ramsbottom (1948-1958) has help as stewards at the fourth A funeral service at St John’s International Police Association Church was followed by inter­ (1936-1943) has been appointed passed his final examinations for Congress, attended by members ment at St Leonard’s Church, headmaster of the Wheelwright Bachelor of Medicine and Bach­ from 30 countries. Balderstone. School, Dewsbury. elor of Surgery. JUNE 1 964 MAGISTER 3

A NEW POST FOR DR PARKINSON

JAMES C. PARKINSON DR(1928-1935), great-grandson o f a man who founded a retail pharmacy in Blackburn in 1820, has been appointed deputy sec­ retary of the Pharmaceutical Society. He has been head of the School of Pharmacy at Brighton College o f Technology since 1954. Dr Parkinson qualified as a chemist and druggist at Notting­ ham University in 1942. He was commissioned in the Lancashire Fusiliers in 1943, and transferred to the Parchute Regi­ ment in 1944. He reached the rank of captain on the staff of the 6th Airborne Division before leaving the armed forces in 1946. After the war he continued his studies at and ob­ tained his Bachelor of Pharmacy degree in 1948. Until 1954 he was on the pharmaceutical lecturing staff of the London University School of Pharmacy, and became an assist­ ant examiner in forensic pharm­ acy. He obtained his PhD in 1954. He has served on many pro­ fessional committees and exam­ Mr Harry King, senior chemistry master and a member of the association’s committee, ining panels. welcomed guests on behalf of the headmaster when Manchester branch members visited the Dr Parkinson joined the Terri­ torial Army in 1949, and became School on April 17. Mr King (right) is pictured as he greets (left to right, front) Mr Bob a major on the headquarters staff Davenport, Manchester branch secretary ; Mr Ian Malloch, chairman ; and Mr Robert Ball, o f the 44th Independent Para­ treasurer. Looking on are some of the 27 old boys, masters, and senior pupils who attended* chute Brigade (TA). He received the Territorial Efficiency Decoration in 1961 and was awarded the MBE in ELECTED AN Graeme Stanton 1962. Dr Parkinson is secretary of Hurstpierpoint Parochial Church ASSOCIATE joins the Council. His wife is a former lecturer Mr James Miller, senior assist­ in the Department o f Pharma­ ant librarian at Blackburn Public Daily Express ceutics at the London University Libraries, has been elected an Associate of the Library Associ­ Mr Graeme Stanton (1949- School o f Pharmacy. 1955) is to take up an appoint­ ation. ment as a sub-editor with the Mr Miller (34), of Byways, Daily Express in Manchester at VICE-PRESIDENT. — Mr Hoghton, read botany and zo­ the end of June. Peter Mercer, son of Mr G. M. ology at Liverpool University Mr Stanton (25), o f 51 East Mercer,classics master at QEGS, and gained a BSc degree in 1953. Brian Park Road, Blackburn, entered has gained the gold award in the He contributed a chapter to journalism as a junior reporter on Duke of Edinburgh’s award the centenary history of Black­ the Northern Daily Telegraph— scheme and has been elected burn and is the author of “ A now the Lancashire Evening vice-president of the students’ ! census of nesting birds in a West TEACHING Telegraph—when he left School. union at Imperial College, Lon­ I Lancashire parish,” a work fre- He moved over to the sports don, where he is studying for I quently quoted by leading orni­ staff and specialised in sports his M Sc degree. thologists. IN reporting until he was called up mill He is the son of Mr George for National Service in the Army Miller, the Blackburn historian. in 1960. SECRETARY. — Mr Robert He was posted to the Far East Fraser (35), deputy secretary of MADRID and spent two years as a sergeant Powick Hospital, Worcester, journalist with Army Public since 1962, has been appointed Young teachers’ Relations in Malaya, Singapore, secretary of Todmorden hos­ Brian Neild (18), of Brantfell and Hong Kong. pitals. He was at QEGS from association Road, Blackburn, flew to Madrid He rejoined the Telegraph as 1940 to 1946. Mr Frank Shuttleworth (1948- on March 14 to spend some a sub-editor two years ago. months teaching English at a m m 1954), of Kentmere Drive, Mr Stanton is a member of language institute. EDUCATION. — Dr Derek Cherry Tree, has announced G olf Club— handi­ Sharpies (1946-1953) has been plans to form a young teachers’ cap : 3— and is well known He goes to Downing College, appointed assistant lecturer in association in Blackburn. throughout East Lancashire for Cambridge, on an open scholar­ education at Liverpool Univer­ He teaches at Park Road Junior his weekly golf column in the ship in the autumn. Telegraph Last Sports edition. sity. School, Blackburn. 4 M AGISTER JUNE 1964 WEDDING BELLS . . .

Mr John Duxbury Almond (1949-1956), of 457 Whalley New Road, Blackburn, was mar­ ried at St Leonard’s Church, Langho, to Miss June Mary Thistlethwaite, of 7 Sunnyside Avenue, Billington.

Mr Gordon Martin was best man. Mr John Roberts and Mr Richard Poynton acted as groomsmen, and the usher was Mr Albert Ashworth.

Mr Almond and his bride are pictured as they cut the cake at the reception.

Mr Roger Andrew Rozee (1950-1955), of Mr William Walton Irwin (1951-1957), of Kinnoull, Ribchester Road, Wilpshire, was 82 Pilmuir Road, Blackburn, was married at married at St James’s Church, Blackburn, on Furthergate Congregational Church, Blackburn, BANK HAN March 31 to Miss Jean Valerie Stott, of Shandon, to Miss Carol Wood, of 32 Worcester Road, Lammack Road, Blackburn. Blackburn. PROMOTED Ill mill Mr H. G. Fielding (1944-1949) Mr Clive Whittaker (1947-1957), of 738 Mr Peter Kedney (1950-1956), of May Street, has been appointed a senior Livesey Branch Road, , was married Blackburn, a medical student at the Royal assistant in the organisation and at All Saints’ Church, Blackburn, to Miss College of Surgeons, Dublin, was married at methods department of Barclays Margaret Venables, of 23 Mona Road, Blackburn. St Anthony’s Church, Beeston, Leeds, to Miss Bank head office in London. mill Jennifer E. Newton, of Beeston. The bride is Mr Eric Robert Holden (1952-1959), of 16 a doctor. Mr Fielding, who has been Malvern Avenue, Blackburn, was married at the m m with the bank since he left Church of the Saviour, Blackburn, to Miss Elaine School, was transferred to Lon­ Strack, of 89 Roe Lee Park, Blackburn. Mr Malcolm McKernan, now with the Foreign don to join the O and M depart­ mm Office, was married at Bramcote, Nottingham­ ment three years ago. His Mr John Lamb (1956-1961) was married on shire, to Miss June Harrison, of the staff of parents live at 30 London Road, March 28. University College Hospital, London. Blackburn.

The magazine has recently ANNUAL started to play a much greater OXFORD (S)TORY part in university life. DINNER Early this year, the price was by David Nicholson halved (to 6d) and the circula­ The association’s annual din­ tion doubled to 1,500. ner will be held on Saturday, '"THE exact date of the start of Charles Petrie, who are vice- The Cambridge Conservative December 19. presidents of the Oxford Carlton Oxford Tory is not known, j publication, New Radical, faces Mr Harry King told members Club. but before the war, when it was i problems similar to those which o f the committee on May 26 that Incidentally, there is no con­ published by the Oxford Univer­ troubled us a few years ago. Mr John Yerburgh had accepted sity Conservative Association, it nection between the fact that I an invitation to be chief guest. had eight issues each year. am an assistant editor of Oxford A merger is being planned The toast to the guests will be After the war the magazine Tory and the fact that David between the two magazines, and proposed by Sir Benjamin Orme- faded out, but it was revived in Ambrose is president o f the we hope the resultant publication rod, association president, and 1958 at the same time as the Carlton. will have articles of interest to the Mr Jack Thompson, a former Oxford Carlton Club. Oxford Tory plodded on in a I world outside the universities, head boy who now lives at The undergraduate mainly rather pedestrian way until Jona­ ! a much larger circulation, and Bolton, will propose “ The responsible for this was John than Aitken, nephew of Lord j will carry some punch in national School.” Walker-Smith, son o f a former Beaverbrook, gave it a blood j politics. cabinet minister. transfusion : in addition to LECTURER. — Mr R. W. He had the backing of the then articles by MPs and ministers, OXFORD TORY, summer Wallis (1944-1948) has been Lord Hinchinbrooke, and the there now appeared articles by issue out now, price by post : 9d appointed lecturer in accounting encouragement of Lord Kilmuir, undergraduates on the Oxford | in stamps from David Nicholson, at Manchester University. Sir Ian MacTaggart, and Sir political scene. I Christ Church, Oxford. JUNE 1 964 MAGISTER 5 -MAGISTER- Opinion LEARNING TO BE is issued free to members of the Old Blackburnians’ THE CURSE Association. Membership of the association is open OF OF SERVICE to all old boys of Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar by Raymond P. Harrison School, Blackburn, and to NOSTALGIA masters past and present. by Tom Sharratt I7A C H o f the six houses at Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar President: Sir Benjamin ^ School elects two o f its sixth-form members each Ormerod; chairman: Mr C E N T IM E N T A L IT Y , as sick- year to serve on the School’s Community Service G. N. Forbes; vice-chair- ^ ening as the scum-laden Committee. bilge-water in some rotting hulk’s man: Mr E. C. Marsden ; The committee, guided by the master in charge, decides what hold, swills messily round the secretary: Mr H. Burrows, can be done by the school to help good causes, and organises walls o f Big School each De­ 53 Preston New Road, projects. Blackburn; treasurer: Mr cember. The biggest event in this The committee also has in each form representatives who can F. Bury, 67 Queen’s Road, help in many ways by their Blackburn. association’s year, the annual However, the help given by dinner, becomes an embarrass­ closer contact with their forms. | Schemes to help charitable boys is by no means limited to Contributions and cor­ ment when members wallow in a contributing money once a week. ritualistic orgy of excessive nos­ organisations are financed by respondence are invited Individual boys who are artists and should be sent to the talgia for the petty triumphs and collections at the weekly house come and ask the committee Editor, MAGISTER, Queen honours of yesteryear. Forty assemblies. whether they can paint a poster Elizabeth’s Grammar years on— ad nauseam. It is natural that a group of with some message such as School, Blackburn, Lancs. “ Lend a Hand.” men with the common bond of Raymond Peter Harrison, Printed by Thomas shared schooldays should recall a 17-year-old sixth-former This is excellent for keeping Briggs (Blackburn) Ltd., them with pleasure, but it is at Queen Elizabeth’s community service before the and published by the Old neither inevitable nor desirable Grammar School, has boys, since between projects and Blackburnians’ Associa­ that such recollection should be been connected with the presentations it can easily be tion. Copyright Old the only purpose of an old boys’ School’s Community Ser­ forgotten. Blackburnians’ Associa­ association. vice Committee for over Milk-bottle tops are collected tion, 1964. One o f the aims of any orga­ a year, and was chairman for Guide Dogs for the Blind. nisation should be to benefit the until he gave up the posi­ The number so far collected community in which it exists. tion to study for his GCE totals 400,000, weighing nearly It should not exist simply for its ‘ A ’-level examinations. three hundredweights, and the LIVERPOOL own sake. He hopes to study modern number is rising steadily by The boys of Queen Elizabeth’s languages at university. about 10,000 a month. UNIVERSITY Grammar School are encouraged He lives at 38 Leicester Clothing has been collected to take part in active community Road, Blackburn. for Oxfam, and books and toys service, as is shown by the article for underpriviledged children, as POST FOR on this page. , well as books for Nigerian schools, Are these efforts to end at j The boys are encouraged to have also been gathered together. ALAN K IR K school-leaving age ? Could the give a small amount from their Recently we started collecting I scheme not be extended by the own pockets, but there is no used postage stamps, which can An old boy of Queen Eliza­ old boys ? compulsion to make them give— be used to raise money. beth’s Grammar School has been Let’s live in the here and now the whole principle is that dona­ Every Christmas, a concert is promoted to a senior lecturership and see what we can do to tions should be entirely volun­ given for old people at Mill Hill, in the sub-department o f nume­ benefit tomorrow, rather than tary. and carol singers visit old people’s rical analysis at Liverpool Uni­ pine for bygone days. There is no competition be­ homes in and around Blackburn. Disce prodesse. Learn to be tween the houses as to which can versity. Within the school we sell biro o f service. raise most. The only reason for He is Mr Alan Kirk, who still pens for Blackburn Orphanage Have we ? house collections is convenience. has many family connections in and—at Christmas— stickers and About £3 is raised by the Blackburn and whose wife, form­ tags for Spastics. In activities weekly collections, and within a i erly Miss Sheila Bolton, was a like this, the form representatives few months a reasonable sum can pupil at Blackburn High School are o f particular help. for Girls. Soccer notes be saved to present a cheque to an organisation or pay for a Volunteer parties of boys are Mr Kirk’s duties at Liverpool by Bill Lazenby j substantial gift. organised during the holidays to are in connection with an elec­ Recipient organisations are dig old people’s gardens, and tronic computer. this is followed up by planting The past seaon was not one of I chosen by the committee, and Mr Kirk graduated at Liver­ particular merit for the Old j the rest o f the school is informed flowers. We don’t just let the pool University in 1950 with a Blackburnians’ Football Club. | as soon as possible where their garden grow over with weeds first class honours B.Eng. degree Despite making a very good I contributions will be going. again. in civil engineering. start, the teams finished in the It is not just a question of Old-age pensioners are visited He served as an education league tables as follows : 1st X I : ' putting a penny in a box and regularly by the boys, and at officer in the RAF from 1951 to seventh; 2nd X I : sixth; 3rd X I : that is the last heard o f it— there Christmas small presents were 1954 and returned to the staff of third ; 4th X I: ninth. | is a definite goal in mind. bought for them from committee Liverpool University as a re­ Match records: PI 130, W 64, Cheques have been given to funds. search assistant in October, 1954. D 16, L 50, F 444, A 316 ; I Oxfam and Blackburn Orpha- The School Community Ser­ leading scorers : 1st X I : W. M. | nage. Gifts selected by the orga- vice scheme seeks in these ways His new appointment becomes ' nisations themselves as being of to provide a variety of projects operative on October 1. Snape 38 ; 2nd X I: W. E. Metcalfe 17 ; 3rd X I: M. W. particular use have included a which will appeal to boys of Catlow 29 ; 4th X I: E. Wilkin­ tape recorder to Blackburn Dis­ different talents, inclinations, and son 19. abled Persons’ Club, a work ages, and to open their eyes to Annual dance Coming events: July 3, 7.30 bench and tools to Blackburn the needs around them— particul­ pm at Lammack: annual general Peter Pan Club, and recently a arly the needs o f those who are More than 100 people attended meeting ; July 8, 6.30 pm at sun-ray lamp to Blackburn and handicapped in any way. the association’s annual dance in Lammack : car treasure hunt ; District Spastics Centre. The scheme has become so Big School on March 7. The July 17: summer dance at Locar­ At present we are collecting to well-known in and around Black­ dance, which raised about £13 no Ballroom, Blackburn ; Sep­ buy a tape recorder for the East burn now that we receive re­ for association funds, was organ­ tember 18: start-of-season dance Lancashire Deaf and Dumb quests for help, which we are ised by Mr Albert Eastham. at Locarno Ballroom. Society. j only too glad to give if we can. 6 MAGISTER JUNE 1964

Regional reports Bill Cunliffe has become a j LONDON pathologist at Manchester Royal j Infirmary, and also has certain ! teaching commitments. E. B. Norman writes:—Forty- Scottish branch starts three members attended the Mick Wade is being trans­ London branch’s annual dinner ferred to Bedford by his bank, at the Stag Hotel, Victoria, on and we wish him the best of luck February 15. in his new position. with Glasgow dinner From Blackburn came the Gordon Gilmore has given up headmaster, Mr B. H. Kemball- \ NEW branch of the Old Blackburnians’ Association the job of secretary and spends Cook ; Mr G. N. Forbes, associ­ has been formed in Scotland. his new-found freedom in a flat, ation chairman; Mr H. Burrows, surrounded by guitars. I should It is the association’s eighth association secretary; and Mr H. like to thank him for all the time King. regional branch, and has 12 OFFICERS he has given to the association. founder members. Apologies were received from Chairman: Leslie P. Bamford, Bob Ball has taken over as several members, including Sir The formation of the new \ Burns Hill, Helensburgh, Dun- treasurer. Benjamin Ormerod, president of branch was marked by an j barton. Secretary: Paul N. Price, 1 the association ; Mr W. Hare, inaugural dinner at St Enoch’s 18 Faskally Avenue, - OFFICERS chairman o f the governors ; Hotel, Glasgow, on April 11. briggs, Lanarkshire. Treasurer: Chairman: Ian D. Malloch, Mr C. R. Davies, vice-chairman Eight members attended. They Ray Smith, 147 Woodhill Road, of the governors ; Mr A. were Mr B. H. Kemball-Cook, I Bishopbriggs. Membership 5s. 25 London Road, Blackburn ; secretary: Bob Davenport, 11 Fryars ; and Mr G. Armistead. headmaster ; Mr Harry King ; Ribblesdale Avenue, Wilpshire, Mr H. Brogden, branch presi­ Mr Leslie Bamford (1924-1932), II Blackburn; treasurer: Robert H. dent, presided and proposed the who is chairman of the new Ball, 7 Gorse Road, Blackburn. Loyal Toast. branch ; Mr Basil Holden (1921- 1932) ; Mr Alf Battersby (1927- MANCHESTER After an excellent dinner, Mr 1934) ; Mr Roy Brunskill (1948- Ill Brogden led the way quickly 1952) ; Mr Ray Smith (1948- Mr John F. Dark (1930-1939), through the branch annual meet­ 1954), treasurer ; and Mr Paul thoracic surgeon to the Man­ ing before asking Mr J. Lee, a Price (1948-1954), secretary. chester Regional Hospital Board, OXFORD member of the branch committee, was chief guest at the annual to propose a toast to “ Our Mr Bamford proposed the dinner of the Manchester branch David Nicholson, Christ Visitors.” Loyal Toast and a toast to the in the Bavaria Suite at Belle Church, has been appointed School. Mr Kemball-Cook, Mr Lee extended a genuinely Vue on February 27. public speaking secretary of the sincere welcome to the members responding, expressed sincere Oxford University Conservative wishes for the new branch’s The party from Blackburn from Blackburn, and made spe­ included the headmaster, Mr B. Association. cial mention of Mr A.Montagnon, success. Mr King said grace. He has also been elected a H. Kemball-Cook; Mr G. Nor­ who left QEGS in 1924 after five 1 member of the exclusive Blue Apologies were received from man Forbes, association chair­ years as a mathematics master. Ribbon Club, and has been five members who were unable man; Mr Harold Burrows, asso- Mr Burrows replied. : appointed assistant editor of i to attend. j ciation secretary; Mr Fred Bury, I Oxford Tory, one of the univer- Mr Keith Knott, branch trea­ They were Mr William Hare, | association treasurer; Dr F. ; sity’s leading political magazines. surer, proposed “ The School and chairman of the governors ; i Tyler, second master; Mr H. David Ambrose, Merton Col- the Association.” Mr G. Norman Forbes, chairman King; Mr E. J. Kay; Mr G. H. I lege, is president of the Carlton I Replying, Mr Kemball-Cook o f the Old Blackburnians’ Asso­ Tate; Mr A. Eastham; Coun­ said that building continued at ciation; Mr Ron Dobson (1934- cillor Tom Taylor, chairman of 1 Club. The branch’s annual dinner the School and the appeal fund 1943) ; Mr Hugh Caithness Blackburn Education Committee; was held at Christ Church on was in a “ healthy condition.” (1903-1909) ; and the Rev Philip and Mr D. G. Hartley, Blackburn May 8. Full story, picture— He said the governors were Hacking (1942-1950). Chief Education Officer. page 15. most grateful for a gift of £15,000 The association’s new branch Mr I. D. Malloch, branch from Blackburn Town Council. has been formed as a result of OFFICERS chairman, presided and pro­ The new building in Duke’s efforts by Mr Price, 27-year-old | posed the Loyal Toast. President: Brian Wilson, St Brow was progressing well, as Scottish, Irish, and North of j Mr Kemball-Cook replied to Catherine’s College; secretary: was the Lammack playing fields representative for L. S. the toast of “ The School,” John Parkinson, St Peter’s Col­ ' scheme, which it was hoped Mayer (London) Ltd., leather i proposed by Mr G. Gilmore, lege; treasurer: David E. Am­ would be complete in about two goods manufacturers. j branch secretary, and Mr Dark brose, Merton College. years. One major project for Armed with a list of names i responded to “ The Guests,” I the future was a new assembly and addresses supplied by Mr ■ proposed by Dr T. S. Hindle. II hall at the School. Fred Bury, Mr Price started Others present were Mr R. H. Mr Kemball-Cook hoped that, inquiries. Davenport, Mr R. Ball, Mr G. 1 under any new system of educa­ Carter, Mr A. J. McLeod, Mr D. LIVERPOOL He received valuable help from tion which might be introduced Sharpies, Mr N. J. Cunliffe, Mr Smith. Between them, they Fourteen members of the i in Blackburn, the School would sent out 48 circulars inviting Mr M. Wade, and Mr G. B. ! be able to continue to play its Kay. ; association enjoyed a supper support for the proposed branch, evening at Liverpool University part to the full in a way in which and got 10 replies. Members of the Manchester Students’ Union on May 14. it was particularly geared to The first meeting, held at the branch were entertained to a Dr D. V. Roberts (1935-1940), do so. Kenilworth Hotel, Glasgow, was social evening by the School on lecturer in physiology, presided. On March 11, 35 branch attended by Mr Price, Mr Smith, ! April 27. Undergratuates present were members and their relatives and Mr Dobson, and Mr Brunskill. Twenty-seven old boys, Mr P. D. Simm, Mr P. H. Bland, friends went to the Theatre Apologies were received from masters, and senior pupils played Mr D. Walker, Mr A. F. Brad- Royal, Haymarket, to see Michael Mr Caithness, of Garmouth, games— snooker, darts, table burne, Mr A. Heyes, Mr D. Flanders and Donald Swann in Moray ; Mr P. N. Banks, of tennis, and bagatelle— in Big Lowe, Mr D. E. Entwistle, and “ At the Drop of Another Hat.” Bathgate ; Mr G. S. Ferguson, School before sitting down to a Mr I. Piper. o f Roslin, Midlothian ; and supper of meat rolls, pies, cakes, In the party from Blackburn Mr Hacking, of Edinburgh. i and tea. were Mr H. Burrows, association OFFICERS Among the guests, who were secretary ; Mr H. Kennedy, Mr Price says : “ There is Mr H. King, Mr A. Eastham, President: H. Brogden ; chair­ considerable interest in the welcomed by Mr King on man: F. A. Stonehouse; secre­ behalf of Mr Kemball-Cook, 1 and Mr F. S. Walmsley. branch, and I feel this was helped Mr Simm proposed “ Our tary: E. B. Norman, 3 Kemnal by the dinner, as all members were Mr Dark, Mr Malloch, Park, Three Gates Lane, Hasle- Mr Davenport, and Mr Ball. 1 Guests,” and Mr Kennedy present were enthusiastic, and I replied. i mere, ; treasurer: K. M. offered to help in any way (Picture—page 3). ; Knott, Oakside, Sudbury Hill, possible. Bob Davenport writes :— OFFICERS Harrow-on-the-Hill, Middlesex. “ M y thanks to everyone con­ John Marshall, who broke his Organising secretary : P. D. cerned for their support.” leg, is now fully recovered. I Simm. 1 See next page JUNE 1 9 64 MAGISTER 7

Mr T. L. Duerden, formerly School director of music, retired at Easter after 25 years as organist and choirmaster at Blackburn Cathedral. Ralph Robinson, an Old Blackburnian (1944-1951) and former chorister, contributes this appreciation to mark the . . . END OF AN ERA IN CATHEDRAL MUSIC T NEEDS someone as large as life to establish a cathedral standard of music I anywhere. The man who retired at Easter after doing this in Blackburn for the past 25 years is a bit larger than life. Mr Thomas L. Duerden, who was organist and master o f the choristers at Blackburn Cathedral, combines the dynamism of a Lancashire cotton baron (minus the muck and brass) with the authority o f a naval commander. Mr Duerden It is an experience to see him fessional singers. He has had to Not everyone took kindly to his innovations, though what come down King William Street command the loyalty of his choir Mr Duerden’s own view has opposition there was came from like a ship in full sail, bid a by sheer force of personality, been that only the best is good those members o f the congrega­ booming “ Good morning, offi­ together with understanding, enough for a cathedral. One tion who preferred a parish cer,” to the constable on point warmth,and a willingness to help, cannot remember him saying it in church tradition in music. duty at the cross-roads, and bear in many personal ways, those who so many words, for, like many Some thought the congrega- down on the Cathedral as though were associated with him. professionals,he prefers to get on he were going to ram it. He was invited to take over i tion should join more in the sing- with the job rather than talk at the Cathedral in 1939— a few ing. Other complained about his One remembers his energetic about it. Rather he has said it in conducting at Diocesan festivals, years after it was raised to use of Latin in certain anthems; to staunch Protestants this refusing to neglect what he and on one occasion the amaze- cathedral status from a parish thinks is the best, and in the ment on hundreds of faces as he church. He accepted and began amounted to a betrayal o f the Reformation, an act o f treachery. loving care he has taken in leapt into the air and almost a complete re-organisation of the preparing it for performance. broke his rostrum on landing. musical set-up. The battle-cry of both sets was : Mr Duerden is a rare exponent i Since then he has expanded “ Give us summat we know.” One afternoon in 1934, his of the “ grand manner ” — an \ the musical library enormously, Still others were delighted to wife’s cousin paid him a surprise invaluable asset when one con- I re-established the ancient Song be discovering new horizons in visit and asked him to listen to siders that almost all he has School, which had ceased to church music. To many out­ her voice. Somewhat puzzled, achieved at the Cathedral he has exist in the 16th century, and side Blackburn, and indeed, he agreed and he accompanied had to do on a shoestring. raised £12,000 to found bequests Lancashire, Blackburn was a her in “ O thou that tellest good There has never been enough for the musical education o f his place to be noted on the map tidings to Zion ” from the money to pay even semi-pro- choirboys. of church music. . He recognised a voice of richness and purity and prom­ ised to take her on as a pupil. With this, Kathleen Ferrier had Regional reports # from previous page started on her way to inter­ national recognition. For this reason, Durham is so that we could meet more Mr Duerden’s retirement CAMBRIDGE frequently, have lapsed. somewhat cut off from the Old Blackburnians’ Association. marked the end of an era in the I hope they will be resumed music of Blackburn Cathedral, R. E. Sowerby, St Catharine’s j next term. Durham has one of the largest but not the end of his career. College, writes :— The Cam­ Dave Bolton is now teaching in | student-inhabitant ratios in the He will continue as an exam­ bridge branch of the Old Black­ London. He recently bought the ! country and, partly as a conse- iner for several musical boards ! quence of this, the university burnians’ Association falls into j red M G that Norman Whalley and as an adjudicator at music two groups— those who are mem­ used to park at School. | finds itself responsible not only festivals. bers of Downing College, and | Mick Hayhurst travels up to I for its own social life but also to Most of all, he will continue those who are not. London quite often. ! a considerable extent for that of to visit choirs through out the Trevor Blackshaw is still up the younger section of the local country as the Special Com­ As most of the branch’s j here, and Peter Murphy is j population. missioner of the Royal School of members do in fact belong to | following up a very fine chess I have heard several inhabi­ Downing, and because it is : Church Music. He has already career at School by playing in tants confess to an attitude made more than 1,100 visits of convenient to hold our annual j Downing’s first team. I approaching dread towards an dinner there, it has proved desir­ this kind to choirs in churches, imminent vacation. able that branch officers should | colleges, and schools. OFFICERS be Downing members. R. J. Leaver adds his own con­ He will be missed at Blackburn Apart from earlier meetings in tribution to the lighter side of Cathedral. . . . and not only for President: D. M. Child, St social life as rhythm guitarist in the Michaelmas term and the Catharine’s College; secretary: musical reasons. Many a dull the Grey College Rock Group. dinner in Hilary term, some A. J. Pendlebury, 44 Perne Road, sermon has come to a premature members have met periodically On Saturday nights he almost end after the electric blower in Cambridge; treasurer: P. H. lifts the roof off the old Union over lunch. Gaskill. the organ has whirred into life The activities of individual j reading room. in the stillness. The collegiate system which members in Trinity term have One suspects that even tone- been clouded by the prospect of ! j we have at Durham functions smoothly and has the advantage, deaf parsons who have received examinations. Tripos fever is j a swift and chilling prompt from severe. DURHAM j as far as my own entirely residen­ tial college is concerned, of insu­ the organ in the sung part o f the But tennis, cricket, and even service will regret Mr Duerden’s J. C. Sparks writes :— The lating the unwary from below-par croquet have been taken up retirement. gaily, as well as more leisurely j small contingent of three old boys lodgings and preventing semi- at present at Durham— which is | isolation from fellow students. activities on the Cam. % Reprinted from the Lanca­ J. Harwood, Trinity College, no longer affiliated to Newcastle Grey College forms a self- shire Evening Telegraph by kind writes :— Our fortnightly pub i University— prohibits the else­ contained community of about permission of the Editor. lunches, started in Hilary term |where common get-together. ! 300 members. 8 MAGISTER JUNE 1964 SCOUTS' JUBILEE RAIN HITS Mr Kennedy 0 from page one OPEN DAY % from page one Mr Croasdale (60), was for­ Bolton, one of the younger members of the group. A/TANY pupils, parents, old merly provincial secretary in the boys, and friends saw a host Mr Kennedy remained at the Enugu province of Nigeria. Anniversary celebrations also college to take his Diploma in included a day’s outing to ! of indoor exhibitions and events He attended Queen Elizabeth’s I j at Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar the Theory and Practice of Wharfedale, in which 85 took Teaching. For this, he studied from 1915 to 1923, and later ! part. | School when the School’s annual took a BA degree at Gonville and I Open Day was held on June 2. under Professor Godfrey Thom­ Caius College, Cambridge, before Torrential rain washed out son, and helped him with the entering the Colonial Service. I events which were due to be held statistical analysis o f the famous OB’s unit wins “ Northumberland Test,” which Guests were given copies of a | out of doors. The model racing car club helped to establish the principle history of the group, specially | of intelligence tests. written by Mr G. M. Mercer, displayed a racing track in one top award of the form rooms, and in the Mr Kennedy received his classics master and senior scout , MSc degree in 1923. He taught A machine designed by an old ' geography room a big model of a leader, who has served the I at Washington Secondary School, group for 29 years. boy of Queen Elizabeth’s Gram- | Swiss mountain landscape, made ! by the boys, complete with an , from 1921 to The address at the jubilee i mar School won the top prize, 1926, and was senior mathe­ I the George Ashton trophy, in | electrically-driven cable car, service was given by the Rev W. matics master at Bishop Vesey’s ! the NALGO “ Accolade for dominated the scene and illust- David Robinson, Vicar of St Grammar School, Sutton Cold­ Enterprise ” competition. ! rated glacier formation and Al­ James’s Church, Blackburn, who j pine agriculture. field (Warwickshire), for three is also a former member of the Awards in the competition i Other projects included a years before moving to Queen group (1942-1949). were presented by the Duke of j study of freight traffic density Elizabeth’s in 1929. The congregation included Edinburgh in London on June 2. on Blackburn’s roads. He has been housemaster of Mr J. C. Jepson, County Com­ The top award went to a port- j In another room, Mr Roger Hawkins since about 1934. For missioner ; Mr J. A. Hanson, able hand-washing unit for mar­ Hargreaves, physics master, pre­ j most of his time at the school, he District Commissioner ; Mr ket traders, designed by Mr Eric I sided over a magnificent collec­ was responsible for the purchase Kemball-Cook ; and many pa­ Preston, chief inspector of weights | tion of model trains and compli­ and distribution of text-books. rents and friends. and measures and markets super­ cated railway track layouts. He gave up this position a year Mr Bernard Davies, Scout­ intendent at St Albans. Art exhibitions, senior boys’ ago. master, read the lesson, and Mr projects, photographic displays, Mr Kennedy estimates that Mr Preston joined Blackburn Robinson dedicated a flag which coin collections, and a host of he must have taught up to 2,000 | Corporation weights and mea- ! had been made and presented other items completed the pro­ boys. “ They haven’t changed sures department when he left by Mrs F. Singleton. gramme. much over the years,” he said. School, and moved to St Albans ! The Scout Law was read by J Welcoming visitors, the head­ “ I think boys are fundamentally in 1939. Hugh McLeod, senior scout master, Mr B. H. Kemball- the same now as when I came patrol leader, and the renewal of ! Judges in the competition were I Cook, said that the exhibitions here.” the promise was led by Mr Baroness Wootton, Sir Harry ! were designed to give a picture of ! Mr Kennedy has served on the Mercer. Mr Tate led prayers. Pilkington, and Sir John Wol- activities inside and outside the Blackburn Joint Four Committee Xhe accompanist was Robin fenden. classroom. and is a member of the teachers’ panel on the Blackburn Transfer Examination Sub-committee. In 1953-54, he was chairman o f a Blackburn advisory com­ mittee on the teaching of arith­ metic in primary and secondary schools, and he has twice been president of Blackburn Philoso­ phical and Scientific Society, in 1946-47 and 1957-58. He has served on the committee since the society was formed. Mr Kennedy’s son, John, was a pupil at Queen Elizabeth’s and took a degree in electrical en- | gineering at King’s College, London. He is now an electrical engineer at Whitehaven, Cum­ berland. Mr Kennedy enjoys gardening and travel, and has a large collec­ tion of classical records. He is particularly fond of Mozart. He used to play for the staff in the annual staff v old boys tennis tournament. Mr Kennedy will continue to live in Blackburn after his retirement. He will be succeeded as senior mathematics master by Mr Fred Bury, association treasurer, who was at QEGS from 1931 to 1939 and was head boy in his last year at School. Fifty years of Scouting at Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School are spanned as three founder members of the group meet two of the present troop leaders. Left to right : • An appreciation of Mr Mr [R. W. McArthur, of Barrowford ; Roger Hoyle (16), Kestrel Troop leader ; Mr F. Kennedy’s work at the School H. Jacobson, of Cheadle ; Andrew Lund (16), Eagle Troop leader ; and Mr R. F. Whalley, will appear in the next issue of Blackburn. of MAGISTER. JUNE 1 9 64 MAGISTER 9

June 13th, 1914, at a Others, far more than we have meeting held in Canter­ space to record individually, 50 YEARS OF had given notable and distin­ bury Street Barracks, the 10th guished service in the Army, Blackburn (Grammar School) Navy, and Air Force. Scout Group was born, when By September, 1946, in spite Captain Livingstone James SCOUTING AT of all the difficulties of the past proposed the formation of a few years, we had 27 Scouts organised in four patrols, two Scout troop to the boys of senior and two junior, working Blackburn Grammar School. QEGS as a single troop. On June 24th the School “ Bob-a-job ” started in 1949 Governors gave their approval. as a temporary expedient to help Troop officers were to be Captain BY G. M. MERCER to finance National HQ from Livingstone James and Lieute­ within the movement but, having nants Hornby and Jamieson. proved so successful, it has come This article is condensed from a history of Queen to stay. There were six patrols, Beaver, Elizabeth’s Grammar School Scout Group which Mr It has proved a valuable source Bull, Curlew, Kangaroo, Lion, Mercer wrote to mark the group’s golden jubilee. of income to the group as well, and Wolf. Parades were held as any excess over our obligation weekly on Saturday afternoons. to HQ is retained by the group, ] and this has meant an average of On July 4 the troop made its In 1919, Mr le Manquais left The next year, 1935, was a first public appearance at a review to take up a post at Bristol, and year of celebrations. It was the £50 per annum earned by the boys for their own group. held in Queen’s Park, and by the next seven years saw the Jubilee year of King George V, November we find the troop troop in constant search of a and the group took a large part in permanent leader. the construction and firing o f the For some years the problem already 40 strong, with a band of officer strength had been playing in a parade of 360 In 1926 George Braithwaite Jubilee Beacon on Pendle sum­ j causing concern. Blackburn Scouts at Wilmar became Scoutmaster, and from mit. Lodge. now on there is a period of It was also the 21st anniver­ The turning of the tide came steady progress, with a succes­ sary of the group, and celebra­ in 1951 when Mr G. H. Tate The band w^s the pride and sion o f devoted and experienced tions took the form of a jambo- I joined the staff and took out a joy of the troop for the next ten Scouters. rette held at the school on Satur­ ! warrant as Scoutmaster. Num- years, and played regularly in George gave five years of day, June 13. i bers were now large enough to the School assembly. After that, invaluable service, from 1926 In the summer o f 1936, the form a second junior troop this it disappears. to 1931, during the whole of Chief Scout, Lord Baden Powell year. which time he was loyally When all the original officers of Gilwell, paid a visit to Black­ At the end of 1955, Mr Mercer supported by Jim Schollick, burn for the County Rally, held invited Mr Tate to take over the were called up on the outbreak of first as troop leader and later at Troy. responsibilities of Group Scout­ war, Mr S. Gordon Smith took as ASM. over. master, which he readily agreed A Cub Pack was formed in Four King’s Scouts from the to do, and he has discharged 1928 and continued to flourish group formed part o f the guard There followed a period of these duties for the past nine until the war years. Mrs Collier of honour. They were : Jim very rapid growth, for by the years with notable success. summer of 1915, when the first kept them together until they Lightbown, Frank Duckworth, troop camp was held at Lytham finally disbanded under the stress Walter Maxwell,and Bill Grundy. One of his first aims was to for a week in September, there o f wartime conditions which was revive the Group Committee, makings meetings almost im­ In the summer o f 1938, for were already ten King’s Scouts the first time in the history of which had met only occasionally and ten holders of the all-round possible. They were never since 1946, and to invite the full revived. the group, 19 o f its members cord, a record never since visited the International Scout co-operation of the parents in equalled. In 1928 too, the Scouts, now Chalet at Kandersteg with Mr the group activities. over 40 strong, were split into Mercer and had a fortnight o f From 1916 to 1918 there is a two troops, senior and junior. Consequently we have to-day glorious weather. gap in the records, but it seems So, with two Scout troops and a very strong and vigorous clear that Mr Gordon Smith a Cub pack, we became tech­ In 1939 came the 25th anni­ Group Committee. must have gone, for the numbers nically a group for the first time, versary of the group. As we | dwindled, and we read in the log though it was not until 1932 had only just had a major By the end of 1956, the group for May 9, 1918, that “ after a that Mr Hale took out the first celebration in 1935, it was had no fewer than eight Queen’s long period o f inactivity, the Group Scoutmaster’s warrant. decided to celebrate on a more Scouts, and in May, Mr Mercer troop was re-organised by C. R. modest scale with a field day was awarded the Medal of Merit. le Manquais.” When, at the end of 1931, Mr Braithwaite left to take up a and feast at Waddington. Four Queen’s Scout badges Sixteen of the original troop senior post at the Perse School, , In July came the ever-memo- were gained in 1958, one in were still available and by June Cambridge, he was succeeded rable senior hike in Wester Ross 1960, and three more in 1961. numbers were up to 23. by Mr Cecil Hale straight from while the juniors camped at The event of 1961 was the visit Oxford, where he had been Bossington in . In 1918 we first find mention Senior Rover Mate of the I o f the Chief Scout, Sir Charles of Charles Croasdale and Harold In September came the war. I University Rover Crew. ! Maclean, to North-East Lanca­ Burrows. shire, when a rally was held at There he had had under his The group remained active Charles was PL of the Lions : in the spring. charge G. M. Mercer who, in throughout the war years. he went on to Cambridge and 1936, was to follow in his foot­ By the end of 1945 the war j The same evening he was then to a government post in steps as GSM. was virtually over and we were invited to meet representatives Nigeria where he has had a most able to count our losses. of the County in Big School. distinguished record. We met Cecil Hale was full o f en­ him again in 1933 at the Hungar­ thusiasm and ideas backed by a Among others, Peter Car­ The School group was well ian Jamboree, and in 1935 he wealth of Scouting experience, j michael, Jim Croft, Gordon represented at both functions camped with us in Borrowdale He was in charge o f the group Lamb, Ian MacPhee, Lancelot and we gave him a great send-off whilst on leave. until December, 1934, when he Pennell, Derek Ryden, had all ! which brought us a personal letter of thanks. Harold, also PL of the Lions, left to take up a post at Redcar. given their lives. has never left Blackburn nor ' The group has completed 50 Scouting since. To-day he holds active years o f Scouting, and we the Silver Wolf, Scouting’s high­ A WONDERFUL RECORD look back on them with pride. est award, and is Deputy County We now look forward to even Commissioner and GSM of the happier and more successful Woodlands Group, our oldest days of Scouting in the years and most formidable rivals. -CHIEF SCOUT ahead. 10 MAGISTER JUNE 1964

“ Well ? ” In brief Well, it’s all a question of... “ Oh, never mind. Go away.” DIRECTOR. — Thirty-four- LIGHT ON A This is Fred speaking. I’m year-old Mr Ernest Allen (1940- afraid with my provincial sense 1945), of 32 Vancouver Crescent, o f humour I was having my Blackburn, has been appointed friend on a bit. a director of Thomas Moss and But this is a question which Sons (Preston) Ltd., which he BIG DEAL should be analysed seriously. joined 11 years ago as a cloth by Peter Murphy Let us have one thing clear from analysis designer. the outset. The brilliant at Cambridge are brilliant. Ill 'T'H E place : Downing College, Cambridge. The time : The others divide into two HEAD.— Mr Roy Mayhall Friday evening. In the library, silence reigns. classes, the ex-grammar school (1940-1947), formerly deputy species and the ex-public school headmaster of St Thomas’s Around an unimaginatively designed table sit four young species. Junior School, Blackburn, has men, in shirt-sleeves and drooping ties, their one common O f the former, it cannot be in taken up a new appointment as feature a grim, determined expression born and bred general said that they are out­ headmaster of Heighington En­ dowed Church o f England Junior within the venerable walls o f stately Downing. standingly better than their con­ temporaries at other universities. Boys’ School, near Lincoln. Tobacco smoke drifts aimlessly towards the ceiling, dramatised only by the dim lighting, giving O f the latter, in all fairness it it a sickly hue o f jaundice-yellow. must be said that the percentage A veiled question about the food. of them who get in on the so- TO U R .— Dr Alec Hay (1910 I Unnoticed, a fly treads its lonely Well, not too bad at a pinch, I called “ closed scholarships ” is -1912), who recently retired as j path to its natural habitat, the daresay. We live. Neat, but very small. The percentage who chief inspector of schools, tra­ history section. not gaudy, as the old saying goes. get in irrespective of merit is velled round the Mediterranean One o f the young men looks Rooms are quite reasonable even smaller. last winter and spent some time up, breaking the atmosphere of too, though I must say I’m rather in Israel and Malta. frantic concentration. Most o f the public school He flicks the ash decisively glad I’m not one o f those poor species are better than most of from his cigarette. Beyond all blighters who have to live in digs. the grammar school section of the community. ORGANISING.—Mr James doubt, of concentration has been O f course, it can get a bit nasty Hay dock (1915-1925) is organis­ born decision... when the gas pressure falls on a Such favouritism as there is ing a car treasure hunt for the “ Four spades.” cold day ; still, what can you is probably uncontrollable. But Old Blackburnians’ Association South suppresses a smile of expect in the middle of the fen there is one thing that the country ? grammar school sixth-former can on June 25 ; competitors should satisfaction. East grits his teeth. assemble at QEGS at about His sphinx-like stare graces in Lots o f exercise too. That’s do. 7 pm. turn the score sheet and then what really keeps us going. He can enter for one o f the West. He awaits the two brief No-one minds the odd piece of Oxbridge examinations. A uni­ him nods, and with no display of furniture being carved up and versity cannot be expected to thrown around, just for a bit of accept someone o f whom the SECRETARY.—Mr Norman emotion turns slowly to South. fun. After all, students will be authorities have never heard. Cowburn (1931-1936) has been In a tone not loud, but deep, he students. appointed joint secretary of the drops the bombshell : In general, the grammar Leek and Moorlands Building “ Double.” What’s that you say, Fred ? schools are far too pessimistic in J encouraging their pupils to enter Society, which he joined in Let me introduce Fred, who Work ? H m m ..yes. You mean 1954 after working with the will be accompanying us on our lectures and supervisions and for Oxbridge examinations. Building Society. brief tour o f Cambridge life things. Naturally, only the same num­ which began so summarily in They take place in the morn­ bers will get places, but there is mill Downing College library a few ings ; very useful institution ; no doubt that they will be more moments ago. all in favour myself. A lot of fairly and comprehensively dis­ HONOURED.— Mr S. G. Fred is a bright enough chap nonsense talked about lectures tributed. Leigh-Morgan (48), of Clan-y- in his own way ; no better than at Cambridge. They’re really If one doesn’t get in, that’s the Don, Nefyn, Caernarvonshire, the average, I suppose, but quite good. time to have a jibe at those was awarded the OBE in the New certainly nobody’s fool. A friend of mine went to one gentlemen in the Downing Year’s Honours List for services He didn’t actually go to Cam­ the other day and he was College library, by way of as territorial controller of posts bridge himself, but of course he pleasantly surprised to find it was revenge. and telegraphs in the Northern could have made the grade easily worth going to. After all, no-one should be at Territory of Nigeria. if he’d only worked a bit harder. Bookshops too. They can get Cambridge who doubles four I Let’s ask him what he thought you anything you want, provided on a hand like that. of what he saw at Downing. you don’t mind waiting a while... REPRESENTATIVE. — The “ Is that all you people can What’s that, Fred ? Well, no, Rev Wilfrid T. F. Castle (1924- find to do with your time ? ” they couldn’t get you that, not 1927) has been appointed the A fair question, Fred. Is that with it being banned and such... Archbishop of Canterbury’s per­ all ? Well, n o. . . I mean, one well, yes, I suppose it is rather sonal representative to the Ecu­ 1 can’t spend one’s whole life poor in a way. In brief menical Patriarch of Constan­ ! playing bridge, can one ? Anyway, weren’t you asking tinople. ! Cambridge offers a wide about the students ? Ah, the PRESIDENT. — Mr John Bolton (1924-1930), of Wellfield Ill enough range of activities, after students. A mixed bag, to be all. We could visit the river sure— English, Welsh, Scots, and Road, Blackburn, head of the PRIZE. — Christopher D. and watch the boat club in Irish thrown together, enriching mathematics department at Morris (17), of Burlington Road, action— yes, Fred just like on the the word by their example and Blackburn Technical and Gram­ Blackburn, was awarded the telly— or we could take a trip to their relentless pursuit o f wisdom mar School, has taken office for Near Eastern Archeological Prize Long Road to watch the soccer. in all fields of human knowledge. the second time as president of o f Oxford University for an Then there’s the Union, and I “ But are they really so Blackburn Teachers’ Associa­ essay on “ The Flood : myth hear the is brilliant ? ” tion (NUT). or reality ? ” preaching at Great St Mary’s. Are they really so brilliant ? Quite a few people are off to a Hmm...well, of course it all party at Girton, and others are depends on whether one wishes SECRETARY. — Mr Harry INSPECTOR.—Mr Lawrence going on a “ support-home- to take an objective or subjective Turner (1947-1952), formerly Stanley Whalley (39), of Preston industries ” trip to the “ Foun­ view of the word brilliant... senior administrative assistant Old Road, Cherry Tree, who was tain.” Oh, yes, plenty to do “ Well ? ” in the group secretary’s office, at QEGS from 1935 to 1940, and besides play bridge. If one compares the methods Blackburn and District Hospital who joined the Clitheroe branch “ Well, I don’t see how you of selection with those of the Management Committee, has of the Midland Bank when he left can spend so much time doing average provincial university and i been appointed secretary of the School, has been appointed an all these things.” relates the results to statistics i Odstock branch of Salisbury inspector of the bank. Ah, I quite understand, Fred. fo r. . . I General Hospital. JUNE 1 964 MAGISTER 11

things besides ; met interesting people ; played golf for college ; punted for Cambridge against MR HYLAND LOOKING AT Oxford ; am secretary of a university club ; and have done IS NEW many other things which escape my memory. The main thing about Cam­ MANAGER CAMBRIDGE bridge is the almost complete freedom of action and opinion \ John Pendlebury, Downing College.— The scenery extended to all undergraduates ; this is what no-one should be of Cambridgeshire is beautiful despite the county’s glad to have missed. flatness. It is not the wild beauty of the North, but rather the trained beauty of farmland and country village. The city of Combridge reflects the sort of countryside around David M. Child, St Catha­ it, and yet is active, sophisticated ' rine’s College.— I am in my last completely in touch, and most “ win-the-girl ” game can be term at Cambridge, and can look important of all an ideal place played better elsewhere. back over three years and say that for study. I do like the way wine is drunk it is a time I am grateful to have But the streets, shops, pubs, at parties. It is a far cleaner had the opportunity of enjoying. and coffee bars are noisy— the drink than beer or other drinks, Although I look forward to the undergraduate must talk. and is invaluable for getting future, this is not because Cam­ Often I am irritated by what parties off to a quick start. bridge has been a disappoint­ undergraduates say. Argument ment. I do not think one could can undoubtedly be constructive, I have probably done most of ask for more beautiful or con­ yet so many voices ring loud and the things that a normal under­ venient surroundings in which graduate might do— attended hollow with cliche and artifice, to work. Mr Hyland to the total destruction of useful j conferences, faculty lectures, po- The quality of the lecturing and valuable discussion. litical meetings ; read plays, has varied from the excellent to Mr Graham Hyland, of Revidge Despite this, there can be no reviews, satirical magazines ; the abysmal, but has improved Road, Blackburn, has been ap­ doubt that the liberal exchange seen films, festivals, and other with time, so that the final pointed manager of Blackburn o f views among students is one impression is favourable. Employment Exchange. o f the best ways of learning how It is the same with supervisions Mr Hyland joined the staff of to think clearly and accurately. — some of the dons are extremely the exchange when he left Queen I cannot find fault with aca­ conscientious, and have thought Elizabeth’s Grammar School in demic activities in the university, A letter from out the problems they pose ; 1939. and I soon saw the efficiency others have a very lackadaisical He served in the Royal Air o f the well-oiled Cambridge attitude which fails to impress Force during the Second World machine. Mr Northam or to help. War, and afterwards obtained a Everything is carried out with The number o f films one BSc degree in economics as an minimum effort and delay. I Many old boys will remember ought to see are legion, but it is external student of London have never heard of any organis­ Mr Percy C. Northam, who used the theatre which has been the University. ational mistake within the univer­ to teach Latin at QEGS. highlight for me. He continued his service with sity, which says much for its Not only the professional per­ the Ministry of Labour in the efficiency, because any error Mr Northam now lives at formances but the excellent pro­ South of England, and later would always be an under­ Weathercots, Sidford, Sidmouth, ductions by university dramatic worked in Bolton, Preston, and graduate talking point. South Devon (tel. Sidmouth 583) societies will be long rememb­ Manchester before being ap­ It is a pity that such a triumph and we were pleased to receive a ered. pointed deputy manager at Black­ o f organisation could not find letter from him recently. My own college, St Catha­ burn in 1959— the postion he has wider application. rine’s, has an adequate musical held until now. Sports facilities within college He writes :— and scientific society, but apart He is married, and has three and university are second to none, “ I was very happy in Black­ from this chaos seems to reign. children. with professional instruction in burn for 26 years, but I should This is especially true of the most sports. not like to go back now. j debating society, where elo­ I like the way it is easy to find “ The School is so large and the quence rather than knowledge or people to play against no matter numbers so many that masters reasoning appear to be in vogue Rained off what standard you are. and boys would be little more — how could it be otherwise when Socially the university has a than names ! discussions centre on such topics The annual School v Old Boys lot to offer, but it is necessary to “ I went to the School in 1909, as “ Fairies.” cricket match was postponed look for enjoyment. No-one must But one can spend three years because o f heavy rain on Open expect to have social activities retired in 1935, and am now 89. I am quite fit, but my memory at St Catharine’s without worry­ Day (June 2), and will now take thrust upon him. ing about the decline of the place some evening later this Parties are the most common and sight are— as we would say in a school report— very weak. debating society. term. event and are at first exciting and The college takes under­ enjoyable, but I feel that the “ I have had to give up most of graduates from a wide variety of my reading and all letter-writing. schools, many of them from This is the first time I have put grammar schools and very few pen to paper for a very long time, ! from the major public schools. In brief Graham save the ‘enclosed please find’ ! The facilities are excellent. TROPHY.— Martyn Smith, a type. Everything from meals to baths pupil at QEGS, won three first conducts and washing machine is to hand, “ Very many old boys come j prizes at Blackburn Festival of making college life more enjoy­ and see me. Coggins and his j Music, and carried off the Mary able than digs. orchestra wife turned up not very long ago. i Greenwood trophy — the top Sixteen-year-old Graham Bond j “ He is now living in Windsor j award for piano solo competitors. conducted the School junior — I expect you remember him. M orchestra in a performance of I always get an annual greeting Malcolm Arnold’s “ Toy Sym- j from Mr Holden. Appointed head SUCCESS.—Mr L. Keith phony ” at a concert on June 1. If you are ever in this part of Wylde (1948-1950), o f Shear The concert, organised by the our island come and see Mr Kenneth Entwistle (1928- Brow, Blackburn, who teaches at School’s director of music, Mr | can have a chat about old times ; 1934), headmaster o f St Mat­ St Peter’s CE Boys’ Secondary Roy Rimmer, included works by over a convivial drink ! thew’s CE Junior and Infants’ School, Blackburn, has passed William Mathias and Benjamin School, Blackburn, has been Very sincerely yours, the licentiateship examination in Britten and madrigals, anthems, appointed headmaster o f Bolton- speech of the London College of and motets. P.C.N.” le-Sands . Music. 12 MAGISTER JUNE 1964

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Pictured watching a Punch and Judy show with children at the fete are Dr Pollard (left) and Dr Claxton. 'Christianity is vital and alive,* THIS IS WHAT YOU PAY

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"P\R HUGH M. POLLARD said— it would teach them that Full members : 7s 6d per annum, or £1 for 1926-1934), of Simonstone, Christianity was something vital three years, paid in advance principal o f the new Church of and alive. England Training College at Lan­ Junior members : 5s per annum (for the first three caster, was the opener o f a fete Among those at the fete were held in the grounds of Rowley the , Dr C. years after leaving School) Hall, Burnley, in May, to raise R. Claxton ; the Bishop of funds for a new Church of Eng­ l Burnley, the Right Rev G. E. Life members : £5 5s Od land secondary modern school Holderness ; and the Rural Full members are encouraged to pay by banker’s in Burnley. of Burnley, the Rev G. A. Dr Pollard told more than 800 I Williams. order. The order should give instructions to pay people who attended that the new 7s 6d on August 1 annually to Lloyds Bank Ltd., school would fill a gap in Church About £350 was raised towards Blackburn branch, to be credited to the Old Black- of England education in Burnley. j the cost of the new school, con- It would teach youngsters i struction of which is due to start burnians’ Association. The treasurer will send an much more than the three Rs, he i in 1968. order form if requested. JUNE 19 6 4 MAGISTER 13 YOUR SUBS: AN EXPLANATION A S more and more boys of by Fred Bury, Even this involves correspon­ Queen Elizabeth’s increase association treasurer. the extent of their education, so dence,and so a personal plea from the spread of old boys over the the treasurer to one and all— whole country continues. Further, the present rate is Many are students for much I there is nothing to beat a banker’s If, as is hoped, they remain only equivalent to a farthing a of this period, a difficult time j order, 7s 6d paid painlessly on members o f the Old Blackburn­ day, a small price to pay in financially, so the junior sub­ I August 1 each year ! ians’ Association, decisions will gratitude for a life’s foundation— scription rate of 5s per year for The accounts show how the have to be taken on their behalf not that an appeal to loyalty alone the first three years was retained. money goes to keep you, the at the annual general meeting, was considered adequate. Beyond the five year period, members, in touch with each and it seems opportune whilst Members are entitled to value members wishing to receive the other and to give a little help to giving a copy o f last year’s for their money, and it was felt B lackburnian can do so by the School through the Covenant. accounts to provide a background that many of the older ones, paying an annual subscription to some o f the important financial long out o f touch with the The object o f the association o f 7s 6d to the treasurer of the is not to make a profit, but we steps taken last December. School, would not be enthusi­ magazine. The profit shown is false. astic about the magazine at an wish to remain sound, to be The B lackburnian , bought for increased price. The life membership rate was ready if and when the School Is per copy, was being sub­ It was decided to introduce re-adopted. j needs us. sidised by the School magazine M agister and retain the 7s 6d M agister is not cheap to It is worth repeating that subscription. This would make committee, to the extent of over produce and distribute ; it has I M agister is not cheap to produce 3s per year for each member, it possible to give more news of to be faced, there are defaulters; j either in terms o f cash or en­ and this could not go on. old boys but at the sacrifice of the “ postages” gives an indication deavour, but it would cost very If a fair price was to be paid, much that is interesting to those of the number of reminders sent little extra of either to distribute there was no alternative to raising who have just left School. out : in short, a healthy financial I another thousand copies. the subscription rates. T o these newer recruits to the state will still depend upon A strong case could be made association what happens to those reliability of contract. If you know an old boy who for such action. The subscription who take their place in societies, does not receive M agister, please was 5s almost 40 years ago when house, and School XIs, etc., is With this in mind, a new show him your copy or encourage the association was founded : it important, so it was decided to subscription rate was introduced him to write for one— or let the is now 7s 6d, which is not send a magazine free of charge —£1, in advance, for three years treasurer have his name and exactly in pace with the devalua­ for the first five years after to be independent of any increase address and a copy will be sent tion of the pound. leaving School. during the period. for his approval. Will you help ?

OLD BLACKBURNIANS’ ASSOCIATION Statement of Accounts for the year ended July 31,1963

I ncome and E xpenditure A ccount

£ s. d. £ s. d. Magazines 140 3 0 Subscriptions, 1962-63 227 1 6 Postages 10 18 4 Released from Life Membership Fund 31 10 0 General 9 12 9 Interest on Investments : 4% Consols 50 0 0 School Covenant 21 0 0 Income Tax 19 7 6 Church Service 7 15 9 Bank Charges 0 15 6 30 12 6 Magister 31 3 3 Blackburn Savings Bank 0 2 6 Balance : Profit to accumulated fund 87 2 11 30 15 0 Profit from Annual Dinner 3 0 1 Profit from Social Activities 13 3 8 War Memorial Ground Rent 5 0 0 Income tax 1 18 9 3 1 3

£308 11 6 £308 11 6

Balance Sheet

£ s. d. £ s. d. Life Membership Fund : Lammack Ground at cost, less sales .. 1207 15 6 Balance at 1st September, 1962.. 1234 16 0 Investments— 4% Consols : Additions ...... 5 5 0 £300 at cost 210 12 0 £950 at par 950 0 0 1240 1 0 (Market value £886) — 1160 12 0 Deletions ...... 31 10 0 Cash at Bank : Lloyds Bank Ltd. .. 34 14 11 — 1208 11 0 District Bank Ltd. .. 0 18 5 War Memorial Fund 1207 15 6 B’burn Savings Bank 5 9 3 Accumulated Fund : — 41 2 7 Profit on 1962-63...... 87 2 11 Cash in hand 30 6 11 Loss at 1st September, 1962 .. 63 12 5 — 23 10 6

£2439 17 0 £2439 17 0

H o n o r a r y A u d ito r s’ R eport : We hereby certify that we have examined the accounts o f the Old Blackburnians’ Association as above setforth, together with the books and vouchers relating thereto. In our opinion they represent a true and correct picture of the transactions of the Association during the year ended July 31st, 1963. Signed : K e n n e t h H . M arsden , F.C.A. 30 November, 1963 W il l ia m H are, F.C.A. 14 MAGISTER JUNE 1964 OB completes 40 years at hospital VfR FRANK BLEASDALE, of Roney Street, Blackburn, completed 40 years’ service at Queen’s Park Hospital, Black­ burn, in May. He was a pupil at Queen Eliza­ beth’s Grammar School from 1916 to 1920. Mr Bleasdale, who will shortly retire from his position as chief laboratory technician, initiated the pathology department at the hospital and ran it virtually alone until 1946. Since then, the department has grown considerably. Mr Bleasdale, born in Black­ burn in 1903, is a member of a well-known musical family, sev­ eral members of which were instrumentalists in the old Black­ burn Public Brass Band, which was conducted by Mr Bleasdale’s father. Mr Bleasdale played the trom­ bone. At a dinner at the May House Hotel, Blackburn, on May 24, Mr Bleasdale was presented with a picnic hamper, a tea set, and a tea-maker by Dr C. K. Heffernan, consultant pathologist. Mr Bleasdale (left) is pictured receiving congratulations from Dr HefFernan as Mrs Bleasdale looks on.

Off on a trip to the Lake District A PARTY of sixth-formers from Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School spent two days on a geographical field expedition in the Lake District at Easter. The boys are pictured as they wait on Blackburn station— complete with anoraks, cameras, and rucksacks—for the train which took them on the first stage of their journey north. Philip will play for England The head boy of Queen Eliza­ beth’s Grammar School, Philip Almond (18), of Rockliffe Street, Blackburn, has been selected for the English under-18 chess team in the Glorney Cup competition between France, Holland, Ire­ land, Scotland, Wales, and Eng­ land. Philip won the Northern Counties Junior Championship with a score of five-and-a-half out of six. In October he is going up to Downing College, Cambridge. JUNE 1 964 MAGISTER 15 OUR MEN AT ST MARK’S . . .

THREE old boys who belong to the amateur dramatic society of St Mark’s Church, Witton, Blackburn, took part in the society’s production of “ Friends and Neighbours,” a two-act comedy, in April. They were Fred Barnes (1928-1934), standing, left ; Ian Batey (1947-1952) standing, right; and Eric Kay (1937-1942) seated, centre. Also pictured, left to right, are: Marion Oldham, Edith Blackledge, Pamela Barnes, Donald Walmsley, and Joan Batey. The Vicar of St Mark’s, the Rev F. W. Stephens (not pictured), is also an Old Blackburnian (1919-1929).

. . . AND AT THE HOUSE

C event een members of the association attended the Ox­ ford branch’s 29th annual dinner at Christ Church, Oxford, on May 8. Chief guest was Mr David C. Sutherland, who taught history at QEGS from 1957 to 1962 and is now head of the history depart­ ment at Burt Mill Comprehen­ sive School, Harlow, . Mr David J. Nicholson pro­ posed the Loyal Toast, and a toast to the School, to which the headmaster, Mr B. H. Kemball-Cook, replied. Mr Brian Wilson, branch president, proposed a toast to the staff, and Mr Fred Bury, mathematics master, replied. Mr Sutherland responded to a toast to the guests, proposed by Mr David E. Ambrose, branch treasurer. Later, the Rev Donald Ryd- ings, senior curate of the univer­ sity church of St Mary, and chaplain to Jesus College, called in to meet old friends.

Members who attended the Oxford dinner are pictured in Peckwater Quad of Christ Church. Left to right: Colonel G. N. Robinson, clerk to the governors ; Mr D. C. Sutherland ; SCHOLARSHIP. — Philip M r T. E. Sharratt (back) ; Mr W. Hare, chairman of the governors (front) ; Mr F. Bury ; Julian Wilde, of Bristol Gram­ Mr B. H. Kemball-Cook, headmaster ; Mr B. Keeley ; Air D. E. Ambrose ; Mr M. Beetham ; mar School and formerly of QEGS, has been awarded an Mr J. Parkinson ; Mr B. Wilson ; Mr D. J. Nicholson ; Dr G. Barratt ; Mr R. Bamber ; open scholarship in classics to Mr F. Seed ; Mr I. J. Duerden ; and Mr T. J. Blackwell. Queen’s College, Oxford. 16 MAGISTER JUNE 1964 QEGS SCOUTS’ OBs’ GOLF: HOW SPORTING IT ALL BEGAN TRIUMPHS For the sixth successive year, by Ken Forbes QEGS Scout Group won the annual Old Blackburnians’ golf competition was shield at the annual scout sports 'T'HE at Witton Park on May 9. A held at Wilpshire Golf Club, Blackburn, on June 3. They scored 46 points. Second In the 1930s Mr Henry Whittaker was chairman of the association, were Woodlands with 22, and and when I told him of my idea ------St Gabriel’s, with 18, came third. for an annual golf competition There were two new records. he immediately offered a cup for John is an Roderick Macdonald, of QEGS, the best net return. beat by five inches the record of This trophy was to be called all-rounder 5ft 2in he set up himself last the Judge Walmysley Cup in year in the under-18 high jump. memory of a former governor at sport In the discus, S. Duxbury, o f the School. also from QEGS, threw a dis­ The first competition was held Fifteen-year-old John Har­ tance of 102ft 2in, beating by in June, 1931, and among the wood, who plays football in 4ft 9in the previous record, Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar which had stood since 1959. winners in the early years were John J. Turnhill, C. J. Pickering, School’s first X I, is an all- Fifteen - year - old Roderick rounder at sport. E. S. Jepson, J. Hubberstey, and He also plays for leaped to the “ double” in the J. N. Prest. Although he likes football best School sports on May 6. —he was vice-captain of Black­ second X I, and was recently He won both the long jump In 1938 Mr Whittaker pre­ burn boys’ team last season and selected for the North Lancashire and the high jump open events. sented another cup for the best has played for Lancashire against Schools team to play against the gross return. This was to be Cheshire— he also enjoys cricket, South Lancashire team. In the high jump he cleared called the Sir Gilbert Gerrard golf, swimming, tennis, badmin­ He plays golf at Pleasington 5ft 7in, only one inch outside Cup, also in memory of a former ton, and athletics. and Rishton, and in athletics the record, and in the long jump governor. His talent at football has specialises in sprints and the he covered 18ft 3£in. The competition was held already been recognised and discus. annually until June 13, 1939. three clubs— Blackburn Rovers, Recently he won the 220-yard Because of the war, it was not Burnley, and Bolton—are an­ held again until June 5, 1946, title in the Six Grammar Schools Cricket captain xious to sign him on. meeting at Witton Park, Black­ but took place regularly every John, who lives in Blackburn burn. year after that until 1950. Road, Rishton, shines at cricket Mr Peter Hay dock (1944- There was no competition in too. After hitting 75 for the Ambition ? “ Well,” says John, 1949), formerly a batsman for the 1951 and 1952, but it was re­ School’s second X I, he was “ I would like to be a professional East Lancashire Cricket Club, is sumed in 1953 and has been held quickly promoted to the first footballer and play cricket for this season’s captain of Darwen every year since. team. Lancashire in the summer.” Cricket Club. Mr Whittaker also presented a prize— the Lord Morley Trophy __for a golf competition among Lancashire grammar schools which I originated in 1939. This splendid trophy is now kept at the School, waiting for someone to take over the secre­ O H , WHAT A LEAP! taryship of the competition. Any old boy who would like to volunteer for the job can get Fifteen-year-old Roderick Macdonald leaps in touch with me at Glen 18ft 3£in to take the long jump for Raleigh in Heather, 32 Montreal Road, the School sports. He had already won the senior Blackburn (tel.Blackburn 44940). The Old Blackburnians’ Golf high jump with 5ft 7in. Competition at Wilpshire was won by Bill Coupe. He won the Judge Walmysley Cup with the remarkable of 79-17-62. The highlight of his round was a hole in one at the short 11th. Mr Coupe is a member of Fishwick Hall Golf Club. Runner-up was J. Watt, a Wilpshire member, with a score of 80-14-66. Another Wilpshire player, T. A. Martin, won the Sir Gilbert Gerrard Cup for the best gross score with 72.

Chosen for Wales John Smalley (18), now at Atlantic College, South Wales, was selected to play for Wales against Scotland in a schools football international on May 16. OBs' GOLF MAGISTER JUNE 2 BLACKBURN JOURNAL OF THE OLD BLACKBURNIANS’ ASSOCIATION GOLF CLUB

Bistr No. 4 February, 1965 Price Is MR KEMBALL -COOK i • dies TO LEAVE after BLACKBURN crash JVIR Edward Munro Dishing- TyiR Brian Hartley Kemball-Cook, M.A., headmaster of ton, formerly senior Eng­ lish master at Queen Elizabeth’s ^ * Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School since 1956, has Grammar School, died in Black­ been appointed headmaster of Bedford Modern School, a burn Infirmary on January 16 direct grant grammar school, and will leave Blackburn | from injuries he had received in this summer. a car crash on the previous day. He was 47. Mr Kemball-Cook succeeded Mr N. S. Trevor Benson as Repton School for 20 years, with Mr Dishington, of 20 Lan­ headmaster of Queen Elizabeth’s the exception of the war years. caster Place, Blackburn, leaves a at the start of the summer term, Mr Kemball-Cook was a widow and three children. scholar of Shrewsbury School 1956. from 1926 to 1931. He was a He was on the staff of QEGS He had previously taught at prefect and won the Sidney gold for seven years until he left last medal for classics. term to become senior English From Shewsbury he went to master at the Derby School, Mr Harry Chippendale Bury. Balliol College, Oxford, where, (37) has been appointed NAS president as a scholar, he took a First in assistant chief commercial Mr Dishington was educated classical honour moderations and officer with the North- at the Royal High School, Edin­ in Greats. He gained his BA Western Electricity Board. burgh, where he became head degree in 1936, and his M A in Mr Chippendale, a pupil boy. 1947, after war service. at QEGS from 1933 to 1936, After graduating at Edinburgh In 1936 he was appointed now heads to board’s tech­ University, he taught at Dollar sixth-form classics master at nical sales and service de­ Academy from 1946 to 1948, and Repton. partment in the Lake Dist­ then entered the Civil Service, In 1940 he enlisted in the rict, where he lives. where he stayed until he joined Intelligence Corps. He was men­ the staff o f QEGS. tioned in dispatches and won the Croix de Guerre with Palm. During the Second World He was demobilised in 1946 President heads War, he served for six years in with the rank of lieutenant- the King’s Own Scottish Border colonel, and spent a year with Regiment, attaining the rank of the Ministry of Transport before casino probe major. returning to Repton in 1947 as Sir Benjamin Ormerod, presi­ Cremation took place at Pleas- senior classics master. dent of the Old Blackburnians’ ington on January 20 after a Mr Kemball-Cook has edited Association and a former Lord 1 funeral service at Blackburn m m Shakespeare’s “ Coriolanus” for Justice of Appeal, has been Cathedral. Mr Raymond Ormerod the Oxford University Press, named to head a committee of (1940-1946), head of the and was an examiner in Latin three who are to investigate the ! for the Oxford and Cambridge affairs of the Isle of Man Casino. ! physical education depart­ River Board ment at Bangor Street Se­ Board. The announcement was made He is a keen mountaineer, and condary Modern School, in Tynwald, the Manx Parlia­ Mr J. B. Leeming (1951-1958) Blackburn, was installed as was elected a member of the ment, on December 8. Sir j has been appointed to a post president of the Blackburn Alpine Club in 1947. Benjamin was at QEGS from j with the River Board, branch of the National Mr Kemball-Cook, who is 52, 1903 to 1907. Maidstone. Association of School­ is married, and has four children. masters on January 15. OB FOLLOWS OB Many thanks [yiR John Bolton, of Wellfield Mr Bolton is head of the ON OTHER PAGES ^ * Road, Blackburn, who at­ mathematics department of M agister wishes to thank the tended QEGS from 1924 to 1930, Blackburn Technical and Gram­ editor of the Lancashire Evening was succeeded by another mar School. Berlin— p.8 ; Egypt— p. 18 ; Telegraph for his kind permission Old Blackburnian when his term Mr Longton (34), who lives at to use Telegraph pictures. of office as president of Black­ 100 Queen’s Road, Blackburn, Istanbul— p.5 ; Zambia— p. 14 ; The editor of M agister also burn Teachers’ Association was a prefect at School and was The Telephone Men—p. 11; Tri­ wishes to thank his Lancashire (N U T) ended in February. captain of Grenville. bute to Mr Kennedy—p.9; Reg­ Evening Telegraph editorial col­ He was installed as presi­ ional reports— p.6 ; Obituary— leagues, whose advice, enthus­ The new president is Mr Gor­ dent when the teachers’ associa­ iasm, and encouragement helped don Longton (1942-1950), de­ tion held its seventh annual p.2; Weddings, engagements— greatly in the production o f this puty head of Mill Hill County dinner at Samlesbury Hall on p.4 ; Sport— p.20. magazine. Primary School. February 10. 2 MAGISTER FEBRUARY 1965

Obituary Arthur Holden

M R Arthur Holden, head- opened in November, 1958, were named after him. * * master of Queen Eliza­ Throughout his life Mr beth’s Grammar School from Holden took an active interest in THOMAS 1919 to 1947, died on Decem­ sports and athletics, his recrea­ ber 24. He was 83. tions including rowing, fives, tennis, and mountaineering. He Mr Holden, who was also an POM FRET was captain of QEGS cricket and old boy of the School, died at football teams, and at Cam­ the home of his younger son, bridge rowed in his college first Dr Roger Holden, at Much eight and played for the football KILNER Wenlock, Shropshire, where he team. had lived since leaving Black­ While at Sheffield University burn early in 1960. he was granted a commission in professor Thomas Pomfret Kilner, CBE, Emeritus Professor Mr Holden first entered QEGS the Officers’ Training Corps, and of Plastic Surgery in the University of Oxford, died at his in 1894 as winner of a Dodgson in 1917 took over its command. home in Davenant Road, Oxford, on July 2, 1964. He was 73. Scholarship, and became head In March, 1919, he was men­ Thomas Pomfret Kilner was born on September 17, 1890, the boy. tioned to the Secretary of State After a distinguished career at for War for valuable services son of the late Mr Thomas i Queens’ College, Cambridge, Kilner, who for 36 years was j given in connection with the war. lllllllllllllllllllllllilllllllllllilli entrance to which he gained on He was born at Guide, where headmaster of Furthergate an open mathematical scholar­ School and secretary and deacon Professor Kilner never members of his family had been ship and a Tattersall exhibition, farmers for generations, and of Furthergate Congregational lost a deep affection for his he was mathematics master at Church, Blackburn. old school, and was regu­ attended St James’s School, Friars School, Bangor, and a Guide, before going to QEGS. He was a pupil at Queen larly to be seen at the mathematics tutor, first at St Elizabeth’s Grammar School annual dinner of the Ox­ He attended Blackburn Cathed­ Mark’s Training College, Chel­ ral, where he was a sidesman, from 1903 to 1907 and went on ford branch of the Old sea, and then at Sheffield Uni­ to Manchester University Medi­ Blackburnians’ Associa­ and was active in many aspects of versity. Church life. He was a magis­ cal School, where he distin­ tion. He returned to He gained his M A degree at guished himself. He was Daunt- Blackburn to present trate in Blackburn for 15 years Cambridge, was a foundation until he retired at the age of 75. sey Scholar and Sidney Renshaw prizes on Speech Day, scholar of his college, and later Exhibitioner, and won medals in 1952. He left his micro­ Mr Holden recalled his school­ took the BSc degree of London days in a special article for anatomy and physiology before scope to the School, and University. M agister in February, 1964— graduating MB with distinction it has been placed in the Mr Holden saw the School in surgery and pathology in new laboratories. “ The Days of Long Ago.” raised to the dignity of a public Characteristically, he insisted on 1912. He took the London school, an honour that gave him degree the following year. remaining anonymous. Illllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll tremendous pleasure, and after His wife died in March, 1961. After qualification he was of Pensions, St Thomas’s, St his retirement he became a Their elder son, Mr Basil M. appointed Demonstrator of Ana­ Dunstan’s, the Lord Mayor governor. Some years ago the Holden, is Rector of Glasgow tomy, University of Manchester, Old Blackburnians’ Association Treloar Hospital at Alton and Academy. until 1914. In the Royal Army many other hospitals occupied presented Mr Holden with his £ Tributes to Mr Holden Medical Corps, he saw service the war years until 1944, when portrait in oils. It now hangs in are invited for publication in during the First World War with Lord Nuffield founded a Chair Big School. No. 64 CCS and at No. 4 general in Plastic Surgery in the Univer­ The School’s new laboratories, the next issue of MAGISTER. hospital, BEF. sity of Oxford. He then joined Major Gillies, Kilner was the obvious choice later Sir Harold Gillies, at Queen to fill this post, which he did H. O L D M A N A. F. SUDALL Mary’s Hospital for Face and with distinction until his retire­ Jaw Injuries at Sidcup, Kent, in ment in September, 1957. Mr Harold Oldman, Chief Mr Albert Frederick Sudall, a 1919 and played a major part in He was made a Fellow of St | Education Officer of York and a former branch superintendent o f developing reconstructive and John’s College and took an active former member of the staff of the Commerical Union group o f reparative surgery. part in college affairs. In 1952 Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar insurance companies, died at his It was due to the team work he was made honorary consultant School, died in November. He home, 94 Yew Tree Drive, of Gillies and Kilner that plastic in plastic surgery to the Army, I was 57. Blackburn, on November 30. surgery in this country has been and shortly after his retirement, ! Mr Oldman was a native of He was 63. in the forefront and set a stand­ member of the General Medical | Dronfield, Derbyshire. He went Mr Sudall was a pupil at ard followed throughout the Council of Great Britain. to Selwyn College, Cambridge, Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar world. He became a Fellow of He travelled widely and was a and joined the staff of QEGS, School from 1914 to 1920 and the Royal College of Surgeons fitting ambassador of this country teaching English and history, entered the insurance business in 1921. in his special branch of surgery. when he came down in 1928. when he left School. He worked In between the wars he held In 1951, he accepted Marshal He stayed in Blackburn for first in Liverpool and then for many consultant appointments Tito’s invitation to lecture and about three years, and it was many years was Blackburn sec­ at London hospitals, including give demonstrations in Yugo­ during this time that he met his retary of the Union Assurance St Thomas’s. He found time to slavia. future wife, Miss Norah Thomp­ Co. Ltd. and the Palatine Insur­ operate at other surgical centres He was twice president of the son, daughter of Mr T. R. ance Co. Ltd. before being and established the first plastic British Association of Plastic Thompson, the then Blackburn appointed superintendent of the surgery departments at Man­ Surgery, in 1948 and 1955, and Coroner. Manchester branch in 1953. He chester Royal Infirmary and at was made honorary member of He moved to Bede College, continued to work mainly in the Birmingham United Hospitals. many learned societies in other Durham, and lectured at the East Lancashire area. In 1935 he was Hunterian Pro­ countries. Czechoslovakia con­ university. Later, he entered the He was a past master of the fessor of the Royal College of ferred its highest medical honour j administrative side of education, Billinge Lodge of Freemasons, Surgeons. upon him in May, 1952, by 1 and was assistant director of and past Provincial Grand making him an honorary member In 1939 he was placed in education at during Deacon in the Province of East of the Czechoslovak Medical charge of the plastic surgery the war years. He was appointed Lancashire, and a founder mem­ Society “ for outstanding work division of the Ministry of Chief Education Officer of York ber and first secretary of the for the development of the Pensions and in the same year about the end of the war. Old Blackburnian Lodge. In medical sciences.” became consultant plastic sur­ He was chief guest at the Mark Masonry he was a member geon to St Dunstan’s. He was 0 Reprinted by permission association’s annual dinner in of the Billinge Mark Lodge and awarded the CBE in 1946 for from The Times of July 3,1964, 1961. He leaves a widow and a Past Provincial Grand Master. with additional details from other two children, a son and a his services to the Ministry. See page 14 His work with the Ministry daughter. FEBRUARY 1 965 MAGISTER 3 Quatercentenary: M r N. Jepson appointed ideas, please managing director rj'H E four hundredth anniversary o f the granting by Queen Elizabeth I of a charter to Queen Elizabeth’s NORMAN JEPSON, Grammar School will fall in 1967. MR formerly chairman and managing director of the Walpa- Already Mr G. F. Eastwood, mur Co. Ltd., of Darwen, has of the School staff, is writing a been appointed managing direc­ history of the School for publica­ APPOINTED tor of Crabtree Textile Accesso­ tion on the anniversary. But ries Ltd., of Colne, and of how will the Old Blackburnians’ Mr Peter Monk, assistant associate companies. Association mark the occasion ? COLLEGE Mr Jepson, o f Park Lee Road, Ideas must be put forward clerk to Rishton Urban District Council for the Blackburn, was at QEGS from now, to allow time for discussion 1918 to 1922. He is a governor and the formulation of plans. LECTURER previous 12 months, was appointed in September to of the School, a Blackburn bo­ It has already been suggested rough magistrate, and an ex­ that the association could build Mr Edward Graham Tyler become Clerk to the Coun­ cil on the retirement of president of Blackburn Chamber a swimming pool for the School. (1945-1952), a former head boy of Commerce. Here are five more ideas : of Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar Mr Geoffrey L. Brown, Clerk for the past 19 years. His many industrial appoint­ 0 A film of School life. School, has been appointed ments have included member­ lecturer in physical chemistry at Mr Monk (29) was at 0 An aerial photograph of QEGS from 1946 to 1951 and ship of the North-West Regional the School and the playing-fields Stoke-on-Trent College of Tech­ nology. started work as a junior Council of the Federation of at Lammack. British Industries, the Council of Mr Tyler was previously a accounts clerk with Rishton the Association of British Cham­ A Commemoration Ball. post-graduate research student at Council when he left school. bers of Commerce, and the 0 Portrait photographs of as Keele University, preparing for Export Publicity Council of the many headmasters and members his MSc degree. Board of Trade. of staff as possible. In 1963, he gained an honours Mr Jepson was also recently BA degree in chemistry and A guide to the School as Conservative appointed vice-chairman of the geology, and he was elected a | it now is. governors of Queen Elizabeth’s Any more suggestions ? Fellow of the Royal Geological j agent is Grammar School. Right ! Send them to the Society. During his national service, Editor, M agister, 49 Kentmere honoured Drive, Cherry Tree, Blackburn. Mr Tyler was commissioned in A selection will appear in the the South Lancashire Regiment, Boys aim for a next issue. and he later joined the ICI Mr James L. Wooding, who research laboratories at North- was a pupil at Queen Elizabeth’s wich. Grammar School from 1928 to ton of tops 1934 and is now secretary and agent for the Knutsford Division by R. McCarty Mr D. H. Lawson Conservative Association, has Boys of Queen Elizabeth’s been elected junior vice-chairman Grammar School have collected o f the National Society of Con­ 571,200 foil milk bottle tops— is chief servative and Unionist Agents. weighing 4761b— since their Mr Wooding started his poli­ collection started in Michaelmas accountant tical work in Blackburn in 1930 Term, 1962. as a member o f the Junior The tops are sold to raise Imperial League, and he assisted money for Guide Dogs for the Mr David H. Lawson (1946- in party and municipal elections 1953) has been appointed chief Blind. The target is 3,320,000 in Blackburn before the Second — one ton. accountant of the Evening Tele­ World War. graph Ltd., Blackburn. Serving with the Royal Artil­ Mr Lawson is married and lery during the war, he won the Cadetship lives at 8 Bank Lane, Intack, Military Medal in 1943 and Barry John Nutter (17), of Blackburn. Mr Ian Malloch (25), of reached the rank of captain. He Irene Place, Blackburn, has been London Road, Blackburn, On leaving School he joined was appointed Conservative awarded a cadetship at the spent an 11-day holiday the Inland Revenue as a tax agent for the Blackley Division Britannia Royal Naval College, officer. After two years’ national in Morocco last summer. o f Manchester in 1946 and at the Dartmouth. Mr Malloch, a research service in the Royal Artillery he same time acted as group agent He was at QEGS from 1955 returned to the Inland Revenue student at Manchester for other Manchester constitu­ to 1964 and was middle school University, was at QEGS for a short time before becoming encies. He moved to Knutsford swimming champion and swim­ from 1952 to 1959. an articled clerk with P. F. in 1956. ming captain for Frobisher. Pierce and Co.,chartered account­ ants, of Accrington. He joined the Evening Tele­ graph Ltd. in August, 1963, and qualified as a chartered account­ MAJOR KITE IN BBC QUIZ ant in January, 1964. M ajor Oliver Kite, of Nether- At School, Mr Lawson was | Practice,” which has been trans- 36th Division in Burma, benig avon, was in a forces team ! lated into Swedish and is sold in commissioned and twice men­ football captain of Howard and of three which took on the three was a house prefect. He played I all parts of the world. tioned in dispatches. finalists in the BBC’s “ Brain of He became a regular soldier football for the School, and Britain ” competition in July. Major Kite, who is 43, left until a couple o f years ago the School at 19 and joined the after the war and transferred to played for the Old Blackburn­ staff of a Blackburn bank. He the East Lancashire Regiment, Major Kite, who attended commanding a company in the ians’ FC. Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar later joined the 9th Battalion of the Home Guard. 2nd Battalion at Delhi, which He is a playing member of School from 1937 to 1940, is a was the last Army contingent to Cherry Tree Cricket Club in the keen angler and has written a In 1940 he joined the Royal leave India when independence Ribblesdale Junior League. book on “ Nymph Fishing in Engineers and served with the was granted in 1947. 4 MAGISTER FEBRUARY 1965 LONDON BRANCH SECRETARY MARRIES

A/I R EDWARD BACKHOUSE NORMAN, of 3 ^ Kemnal Park, Three Gates Lane, Haslemere, Surrey, and Miss Gwendolen Ruth Davies, of Alma House, Lees Road, Mapperley, Nottingham, were married at Hermon Welsh Presbyterian Chapel, Colwyn Bay, on September 22. Mr Norman, a pupil at Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School from 1923 to 1928, has been secretary of the Old Blackburn­ Blackburn, and Miss Mary Chris­ ians’ London branch since it was tine Sharratt Wilding, a teacher formed four years ago. He is at Blackburn Technical and manager for Boots the Chemists Grammar School, were married at Haslemere. at Four Lane Ends Congrega­ The bride, whose family home tional Church, Blackburn, in is at Rhos-on-Sea, near Colwyn August. Bay, also works for Boots, as the IIIIII company’s beauty specialist. Mr John D. Hughes (1948- iiiiii 1956) was married in August to Dr J. Roger Maltby (1948- Miss A. C. Ross. They are 1953), of Lammack Road, Black­ making their home in Whitley burn, married Miss Margaret J. Bay, Northumberland. Trueman, of Bishop Auckland, IIIIII at St Anne’s Church, Bishop Auckland, in September. Dr A former head boy of Queen Maltby was until recently senior Elizabeth’s Grammar School, Mr Colin Richard Douglas Priestland (1948-1959) and Squadron Leader R. B. Lamb house officer in surgery at New­ Miss Elizabeth Vines were married at St. Peter’s castle-upon-Tyne General Hos­ (1943-1951), was married in Church, Salesbury, Blackburn, in August. The bride pital, and is now to work as a August at Letchworth, Herts., to general practitioner in Chester­ Miss Patricia Beckwith, formerly is a teacher and the groom an engineer. field. His bride was a staff a nurse at Guy’s Hospital, Lon­ midwife at Bishop Auckalnd don. Squadron Leader and Mrs General Hospital. Lamb now live at 6 Elm Tree IIIIII Walk, RAF Abingdon, Berks. ENGAGEMENTS IIIIII Mr James Leeming (1951- MR MICHAEL JOHN Hill, Stafford, and Fraulein A former player for the Old 1958), of Moss Street, Blackburn, 11 THOMAS BOLTON, a Sibylle Zapp, of Ebertstrasse Blacks FC, Mr Keith V. Newton married Miss Barbara Horne, of member of the Old Blackburn­ 75, Kaiserlautern, West Ger­ (1946-1952), of Mellor Brow, Kemple View, Wiswell, at Pend­ ians’ Association and a playing many. leton Parish Church in August. Mellor, was married at St and committee member of the IIIIII IIIIII Francis’ Church, Feniscliffe, to Old Blacks FC for the past 10 The engagement was announ­ Mr James Calvin Sutcliffe Miss Rosemary H. Martin, of years, has announced his engage­ ced on December 28 of Mr (1951-1958), of 34 Mona Road, Preston Old Road, Feniscliffe, ment to Miss Patricia Gill, Graeme Stanton (25), of 51 East in September. Blackburn, married Miss Pauline women’s page editor of the I Park Road, Blackburn, and Miss Barnes, of 81 Orwell Road, IIIIII Blackburn Times. j Heather Miller (21), of the Bolton, at Hollin Bank Mission, Mr Bolton attended Queen Brown Cow Inn, Whitechapel Blackburn, on September 26. Elizabeth’s Grammar School I Road, Cleckheaton, Yorkshire. IIIIII from 1947 to 1952 and played IIIIII The Rev Donald Rydings football for Howard. Mr Gordon Parkinson (22), of (1944-1952) was married at the He is at present serving at i Stakesby, Buncer Lane, Black- University Church of St Mary the Jersey branch of Williams j burn, who was at QEGS from the Virgin, Oxford, where he is Deacon’s Bank, a post he took up 1951 to 1960, has become en- curate, to Miss Judith Ann 18 months ago. Before that, he | gaged to Miss Kathleen Bils- Prieto, of Oxford, on January 8. was at several Lancashire bran­ i borough (22), o f Hancock Street, They will live at 2c, Park Town, ches of the bank. | Blackburn. Oxford. IIIIII Mr Parkinson, who works for IIIIII The engagement was announ­ the North West Electricity Board, Mr Paul Schofield, an Old ced in August of Mr John graduated in electrical engineer­ Blackburnian who now teaches Stewart Bailey, son of Dr and ing from Liverpool University. at QEGS, and Miss Stella Mrs G. Bailey, of Park Gate, He is a member of Blackburn Butterworth were married at Preston New Road, Blackburn, I Golf Club. Augley Range Congregational and Miss Patricia Anne Burke, IIIIII Church, Blackburn, on Dec­ daughter of Mr and Mrs J. C. Mr Christopher L. Jenkins, an ember 24. Burke, of Manor House, Clayton- old boy of QEGS, announced on le-Dale. January 22 his engagement to IIIIII Mr Bailey, who attended Miss Mary Zuazua, of New York Mr Bernard Noel Francis QEGS from 1951 to 1954, is City. Eddleston (1953-1960), of Sales- assistant maintenance control Mr Jenkins is well-known as a bury, Blackburn, and Miss Mar­ Mr Eric Marsden, of Shear manager at the Waterfall Mill of | golfer in Blackburn. While at garet Elsie Hilton, of Bolton, Brow, Blackburn, and Miss William Birtwistle Allied Mills j Magdalen College, Oxford, he were married at St Peter’s Margaret Elizabeth Long- Ltd. played for his college and for the Church, Salesbury, on August 8. worth, of Snaefell Road, IIIIII university and was awarded his IIIIII Longshaw, Blackburn, were The engagement was announ­ blue in 1959. Mr John Eric Isherwood married at St James’s ced on December 24 of Mr John He joined ICI at Billingham, (1938-1944), a teacher at Witton Church, Blackburn, in Sep­ Harvey Bolton (1948-1956), of and has worked for ICI in New Park Secondary Modern School, tember. 16 Oak Avenue, Walton-on-the- York for the last two years. FEBRUARY 1965 MAGISTER 5 CROSSROADS OF TWO CONTINENTS

O E R E in Istanbul we live Sunday morning. This must be on the very tip of Con­ The Rev Wilfred Castle tells of life in unique. Indeed, the whole work tinental Europe within a is unique, though unspectacular. quarter of a mile o f one of the Istanbul, where Europe meets the Shopping and domestic life is busiest, most fascinating sea­ hard for May, my wife. Much of Orient. M r Castle was a pupil at the shopping is done in roughly ways in the world—the Bosp­ paved, narrow, crowded streets. orus, which divides Europe Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School She has to struggle along in from Asia and which is always Turkish, Greek, or French. We crowded with boats from 1924 to 1927- both have a smattering of these carrying passengers, cars, and essential tongues, nothing more. rail vehicles between the two Turkey itself ? Untidy, raw, firewood and timber stores. In centre, and ballroom. If you continents and also liners, summer very smart furniture is uncouth, with no grace or write to us, please don’t put graciousness, but living in it is a tankers, and cargo shipping manufactured in the open street I “ care of ” on the envelope ; we j just above our front gate. great experience. Great efforts to and from the Black Sea. are on the staff, and the full have been made for the country’s i address is : British Consulate Yes, we are in Europe— just Pleasant as our neighbours are, good. both Greek and Turkish, why General, Istanbul, Turkey. — and can get a train to Paris There is efficiency in unex­ without changing, and as for are we living just there ? I enjoy my work, for although pected things, inefficiency in planes, we are one o f the most Well, the cottage is next to the congregations are small they represent people from all over expected ones. It has many important stops on Pan Am Crimean Memorial Church, a wonders and delights. It de­ round-the-world flights 1 and 2. large and incongruous Gothic j the world, and my job also ' involves receiving and conduct­ serves a better deal than it gets. The house we live in is not the building put up by public sub­ ing round and introducing eccles- We like the food in the restau­ Consulate General, despite the scription a century ago to serve I iastical VIPs of many denomina- rants, the ferry boats, the smart address. We .live in a cottage, what was then a large surround­ | tions. electric trains, the mosques, the low built and in winter very ing community. palaces, the Princes Islands. damp, but charming inside. Its People have moved out to new For much of this work the situation is bad, down an incre­ areas, British businesses were [ Consulate General provides an For those who are interested dibly steep rough street paved with nationalised, and Ankara is now official car. in cats, we have one—not count­ angular boulders, like a river bed, the capital. And we only are left But not all our visitors are ing “ refugees” in the garden. which it actually becomes when in the chaplain’s house, well VIPs— all sorts of friendly folk Yarbey’s name means “ lieutenant it rains. Then the resulting away from our people, who find blow in to see us, in all walks of colonel” and is derived from the torrent does us one service : it it more convenient to use Saint life. And it’s amazing what a lot Turkish Army, in which he sweeps away the old shoes, dead Helena’s Chapel at the Consulate of near-beatniks driving round served as regimental mascot. cats, fish-heads and fruit rind. General. This latter place of the world in Land Rovers or old When it freezes it is a glissade worship is centrally situated in a Growing tired of taking the London taxis make a point of salute on a red cushion, he was o f solid ice. comer of a park-like garden and coming to our church services. there is another kind of park posted to the British Navy as Towering above us and above Ankara is no longer under Personal Cat to the Naval a labyrinth of small streets for which is more important— a car park ! Istanbul ; it now has its own Attache. Then he came to us. half a mile around, down almost chaplain. After all, it is further He is black and white— in body to the quay where liners come This old embassy chaplaincy from Istanbul than Glasgow and soul. alongside, are tall and once represents one of the most from London, and the journey dignified houses, built in a ancient overseas posts of the by rail took 12 hours by night We hope to be on leave in Genoese style, the former abodes , and for sleeper or day diesel over a France and England from mid- of Genoese and later the English 360 years at least there have hilly single line, in winter June to mid-August, 1965. May it be a happy year for us all ! merchant community, but now been chaplains in the post I now through desolate snow-bound all apartments. occupy. By virtue of a long Anatolia with the huge gleaming Some are still fairly clean, tradition, I am an officer in the engine playing a shrill signal on others are teeming slums, full of Foreign Service, though like its whistle to keep the wolves off families from the Asiatic villages other churches we are entirely the track. who come to Istanbul thinking “ supported by voluntary con­ tributions.” Northern Turkey has a north­ MAGISTER the streets are paved with gold— ern climate, though summers are which they are, when orange Still, it gives us the use of warm and pleasant. is issued free to members skins are in season !—and gipsies. such facilities as the diplomatic of the Old Blackburnians* bag and well it is so, as being I still have one church in Asia The lower storeys are small Association. Membership envoy of the Archbishop of to look after : the pretty little shops and workshops, especially of the association is open Canterbury to the Oecumenical All Saints’ Moda in a suburb of i Istanbul beyond the Bosporus. to all old boys of Queen Patriarch I often have a great Elizabeth’s Grammar deal of confidential work. It involves taking church services in two continents on any one School, Blackburn, and to First Prize The wonderful huge Floren- masters past and present. tine-style Consulate General is Alistair Conquer (13), of Col- the centre of much of our work— President: Sir Benjamin enso Road, Blackburn, a pupil post office, club, garage, advice Ormerod; chairman: Mr at QEGS, beat 50,000 entrants G. N. Forbes; vice-chair- from all parts of the country to PAUL W ILL man: Mr E. C. Marsden; win first prize in a road safety secretary: Mr H. Burrows, essay competition. 53 Preston New Road, IIIIII Associate of STUDY PPE Blackburn; treasurer: Mr F. Bury, 67 Queen’s Road, Awarded Paul Francis Snowdon (18), Blackburn. A 16-year-old QEGS boy, the institute of Revidge Road, Blackburn, Michael A. Rothwell, of 822 a pupil at QEGS, has been Contributions and cor­ Whalley New Road, was awarded Mr Edward G. Watson (1955- awarded an open scholarship in respondence are invited the Frances E. Walker Memorial 1961), o f Zion Road, Little modern studies at University and should be sent to Prize by the Associated Board of Harwood, Blackburn, has passed I College, Oxford. Paul, son of the Editor, MAGISTER, the Royal Schools of Music for the final examination of the George Snowdon, the Queen Elizabeth’s Gram­ the year ended July, 1964, in Chartered Insurance Institute, Bishop of Blackburn’s industrial mar School, Blackburn, examinations conducted in the and is now an associate o f the : chaplain, will study politics, Lancs. Blackburn area. institute. philosophy, and economics. 6 MAGISTER FEBRUARY 1965

Regional Reports VISIT JOHN FORBES F O R G IF T S London entertain Baby Linen and Juvenile Departments Girl’s and Boys’ School Outfits new arrivals Sports Goods and Sports Wear U 'IFTEEN members of the London branch of the Old * Blackburnians’ Association acted as hosts to eight Scout and Guide Equipment younger old boys who are now studying in London when the Leather Goods and Gifts annual autumn supper was held at the Royal Academy of Music, Marylebone Road. Toys - Books - Games The branch president, Mr H. Our other freshmen are Brian Junior Miss Styles Brogden, presided and introduc­ Neild and Peter Wilde at Down­ ed the branch to those students ing and David Bolton at Queens’ Riding Habits who were attending the supper — a whole mass of brain ! And as for the first time. a chess-player I am particularly M en’s W e a r Mr E. B. Norman, branch sec­ encouraged at having Phil Al­ retary, introduced each student mond to strengthen the college to the remainder of those present, team, ably assisted by Brian and he also read letters o f apology Neild. The Downing first chess from those who were unable to team now has three Old Blacks be present. out of five players ! Mr Brogden proposed the We would like to express our FOUR BEES Loyal Toast and a toast to “ The sorrow at hearing of Mr King’s School and the Association.” illness, and we extend to him our Later, members chatted and got sincere good wishes for a speedy to know the old boys who had recovery. MAKR recently arrived in London. Our scientific stalwarts are Tom Matthews, Trevor Black- The London branch’s annual shaw, and Carl Strack. Carl is dinner will be held at the Stag ATHLETIC HOUSE now a prominent member of the Hotel, Victoria, on Saturday, college badminton team. Northgate— Lord Street, Blackburn. April 10. As usual, this coincides Tom, now complete with an with a London visit of Blackburn Telephone 57501 oar gained last year in upholding Rovers. the honour of the college on the The branch regrets to report river, is having a rather quieter that one of its members, Mr Joe year. Barlow, of Windsor, died in Trevor continues to support hospital in November. The the college soccer club and to branch sent a floral tribute. study the piano. Mr J. S. Read represented the Robin Sowerby is enjoying life London branch at the associa- to the full at St Catharine’s. , tion’s annual dinner on Dec­ SEED AND ember 19. OFFICERS President : John Pendlebury ; OFFICERS secretary : Howard Gaskill ; President : H. Brogden ; senior treasurer : Dr F. Wild ; chairman : F. A. Stonehouse ; junior treasurer: Philip Almond; GABBUTT ltd secretary: E. B. Norman, 3 Kem- all of Downing College. nal Park, Three Gates Lane, Haslemere, Surrey ; treasurer : IIIIII K. M. Knott, Oakside, Sudbury Hill, Harrow-on-the-Hill, Midd- SCOTLAND j lesex. IIIIII Following the inaugural dinner in Glasgow last April, plans are CAMBRIDGE being made to hold a similar, but larger, re-union dinner in April Booksellers since 1907 Peter Murphy, Downing this year. The venue will be ’ College, writes :— The “ old decided later. guard ” — John Pendlebury, Jack The secretary, Mr Paul N. Harwood, and Mike Hayhurst— Price, would be delighted to hear are still exercising a firm but from old boys in Scotland and to ; kindly hand on the newer mem­ forward details of branch activit­ bers of the society. ies. We were all pleased to see Mr L. P. Bamford, chairman John get a well-deserved First in of the Scottish branch, attended I the exams. And talking o f Firsts, the association’s annual dinner 4 and 6 PRESTON NEW ROAD a certain P. H. Gaskill, who is in Big School on December 19. said to be a promising linguist, OFFICERS Telephone 58226 also acquitted himself reasonably well. Chairman: Leslie P. Bamford, We are particularly glad to Burns Hill, Helensburgh, Dun­ 40 and 42 DARWEN STREET have John. Smalley with us, at barton. Secretary: Paul N. Price, St Catharine’s, after his spell at 18 Faskally Avenue, Bishop- Telephone 59855 Atlantic College. He has already briggs, Lanarkshire. Treasurer : made his mark on the football Ray Smith, 147 Woodhill Road, BLACKBURN ; field, playing for his college’s Bishopbriggs. Membership 5s. I first team, with the promise of I even greater things ahead. See page 16 FEBRUARY 1 96 5 MAGISTER 7 BLACKBURN COULD LEAD COUNTRY’

Head comments on Blackburn education plans

T N his report at speech night, the headmaster, Mr B. H. Kemball-Cook, again drew attention to two points concerning the Blackburn proposals for the reorganisa­ tion of secondary education which, he said, were of I “ vital importance.” “ The age o f transfer from high school to grammar school should be 13 rather than 14,” he said. “ There was public criticism, and not only on our part, of the | decision to debar pupils who Sir Benjamin greets Mr remained in the high schools Yerburgh, watched by from taking school-leaving ex­ other guests at the dinner. 143 OBs and guests aminations. Opinion among Left to right : Mr Kem - teachers is now strongly in ball-Cook, Father Green, favour of lifting the ban.” M r Hare, Sir Benjamin, Mr Kemball-Cook added that Councillor Taylor, Mr at annual dinner national teachers’ bodies had Yerburgh, Mr Hartley. jointly called for continuity in a A TO TA L of 143 Old Blackburnians and their guests child’s education and for “ a * * attended the association’s annual dinner in Big School viable course of reasonable length on December 19. at each stage.” Supper for “ I believe myself that a The chief guest was Mr John Yerburgh. Other guests, transfer age of 13 will emerge school-leavers announced by Mr D. G. Lund, throughout the country as the school marshal, were the head­ The toast to “ The School ” right age, as it is now the age of —65 join master, Mr B. H. Kemball-Cook; was proposed by Mr Jack entry to the public schools. Mr William Hare, chairman of Thompson, a former head boy “ The Secretary of State for the governors; Father D. J. j who is now senior assistant | Education recently called on Sixty-five of the boys who left Green, headmaster of St Mary’s Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar I solicitor to Bury Corporation. direct grant schools and local College, Blackburn; Mr John School last summer joined the Mr Thompson expressed his ^ authorities to consider, possibly Phillip Boston, chairman of St by a widening of the range of Old Blackburnians’ Association Mary’s College Old Boys’ Associ­ surprise at the transformation when they attended a supper which had taken place during the entry into the direct grant schools, ation; Councillor Tom Taylor, whether a means could be found evening given by the association chairman of Blackburn Educa­ ; 10 years since he left School, and in Big School on September 17. ' said that the “ shabby air of to preserve some of the special tion Committee; and Mr D. G. merit which exists in the direct They were welcomed by the Hartley, Blackburn Chief Educa­ gentility ” which he recalled headmaster, Mr B. H. Kemball- from his schooldays had com­ grant system. tion Officer. “ Owing to the particular cir­ Cook, and the association’s chair­ pletely disappeared. man, Mr G. Norman Forbes. cumstances of Blackburn, we The President of the Old Referring to the Blackburn Mr Forbes told the boys that have a most favourable oppor­ Blackburnians’ Association, Sir j plan for the reorganisation of he had been in the association for tunity to work out a new and Benjamin Ormerod, presided and secondary education and the 40 years, and added : “ If you forward-looking role for the proposed the Loyal Toast. After place which Queen Elizabeth’s find it as I have found it, you will direct grant schools which will the In Memoriam, Sir Benjamin might take in it, Mr Kemball- have great fun being a member.” preserve this special merit, pro­ paid tribute to the memory of | Cook praised Councillor Taylor. Five members, Mr Jim Whit­ Professor Thomas Pomfret Kil- vided that there is reasonable taker, Mr Ken Forbes, Mr Albert “ If we get a satisfactory agree­ give-and-take. Blackburn could Eastham, Mr Fred Bury, and ment, it will be due to him,” said really give a lead to the country. M r Tom Sharratt, described the Mr Harold Burrows, secretary, Mr Kemball-Cook. “ If we do “ I do not see how this experi­ activities of the association’s i said that Mr Harry King, who not, it will certainly not be his ment can succeed, unless we can various sections. was recovering from an opera­ fault.” enter into it whole-heartedly, and Mr Forbes paid tribute to Mr tion, had missed the first dinner unless our governors can be satis­ Mr Kemball-Cook added : “ I fied that the staff of this school is and Mrs Kemball-Cook for the | since he left School. Mr Burrows think the issues will soon be enthusiastic interest and help was applauded when he suggest­ being asked to join in a new successfully resolved— and no- system in which they can have they gave to all the association’s ed that the association should one will be happer than I.” activities. j send its best wishes to Mr King. j confidence as being one which is The toast to “ Our Guests ” educationally sound and in the A very special guest at the was proposed by Sir Benjamin. true interest of Blackburn boys.” English Master i dinner was Mr Howard Ken- Responding, Mr Yerburgh con­ Prizes were presented by Mr | nedy,formerly senior mathematics gratulated the School on the Roger Fulford, the historian and Mr A. Metcalfe (1944-1951) master. Tributes !to Mr Ken- boys it had sent as ambassadors author. Later, a concert was has been appointed second Eng­ i nedy’s work at the School were I on Thwaites’s scholarships to the given by the School choirs, con­ lish master at Clitheroe Royal I paid by Sir Benjamin and Mr USA with the Experiment in ducted by Mr Roy E. Rimrner, Grammar School for Boys. I Kemball-Cook. International Living. the School’s director of music. 8 MAGISTER FEBRUARY 1965

V O U DRIVE for endless * miles of drumming, un­ surfaced concrete autobahn. That you have left West is betrayed by occasional glimpses of barbed wire, the top of a BERLIN: THE watch-tower seen for a moment above the pine forests. Only at the perimeter of the city are you made fully aware that you are 175 miles behind the Iron Curtain— a series of con­ DIVIDED CITY trols, searches, questions ; rows of huge placards extending the length of the control-area pro­ by A. Ashton claim the achievements of the German Democratic Replublic. and P. F. Haslam Then you are in Berlin. We were both surprised at the extents of water and open park­ Of course, a visitor to Berlin these people back— one of us Office vans that seemed to belong land in the city. Trees and goes to stand at the Wall. We had the scaring experience of in a museum of transport, driving gardens ran down almost all of were struck by the fact that the seeing an intelligent, well-dressed unobtrusively past elegant cafes the broad streets. many stories and descriptions of young man reduced almost to and cinemas, stores full of costly The claustrophobic tensions it do not exaggerate or paint a shivering tears of fright before but none too dependable articles. of a town of 3,500,000 are easily misleading picture at all. practically running away from The tourist would bring away avoided. The impression of Most memorable are the num­ over-curious questions— because, only books and gramophone spaciousness is just one of the erous wreath-laden memorials on as the waiter afterwards explain­ records. things that make a West Ber­ this side ; the sentimentality ed, our neighbour in the restaur­ At the same time, East Berlin liner’s daily life better than attached to the whole business ant had been a Party member, is blessed by probably the finest merely tolerable, removing to a tends to obscure hard political with the duty to report on what theatre in Europe outside M os­ large degree the tensions im­ his comrade said. cow. Unfortunately, the Brecht aginable if, say, London were a lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll The other of us was told of theatre had its summer recess closed city. A. Ashton and P. F. grim prison life by a boy still only while we were there ; one of us Capital has been pumped into Haslam were both at 16 or 17 who had been captured saw, in the Maxim - Gorki - West Berlin to make it in the j Queen Elizabeth’s Gram­ trying to escape. Theater, a performance of a 1960s a prosperous town— an mar School from 1954 to This section of Germany has Kleist play that he never expects economic liability to the West, | 1961. They visited Berlin not known complete freedom, in to see bettered. but, in the Cold War, a political last summer— Mr Ashton our sense of the word, since the Finally, one is left with a necessity. while a student at Mar­ 1930s ; only 17 per cent of East diverse collection of memories You see some of Europe’s burg University, Mr Has­ Germans are members of the good and bad, though mostly finest post-war architecture : the lam while engaged in Party, yet they control the popul­ good. Sipping the raspberry- giants of the Hansa quarter, the chemical research with ation through their refined system flavoured Weisse beer in the Congress - Hall, opera - houses, a pharmaceutical firm of informing, inherited almost glossy pavement-cafes of the concert-halls. Among many fine near Dortmund. directly from Gestapo techni­ Ku-damm, greatly enjoying Rus­ new chuches, that of Maria Illllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll ques. sian beer on the stately terrace Regina Martyrum, dedicated to However, when they can feel of the Opera House on the Unter victims of Nazi persecution, is fact just as do the propaganda- they are unobserved, particularly den Linden ; cigarettes tried especially impressive—not to screens blocking the view on the younger people want to talk and found to be among the mention the famous Gedachtnis- the other. seriously and frankly— though worst and costliest of Europe ; kirche combining into its newly- One’s mind retains the incon­ readily admitting to defects in suddenly coming upon double- built walls of blue glass the gruous sight of people making a their society, and genuinely sad decker buses so far from Eng­ broken war-ruin o f its old tower. living selling ice-cream and post­ about the Wall. It keeps them, land ; the lack o f overt propag­ This church is the focal point of cards at these spots— a typical also, from their relatives. But anda once inside East Berlin— the new centre o f West Berlin. instance of the West Berliner’s they are by no means as dis­ inscriptions on the statues in the Large, well-stocked stores and adaptation to the situation, so satisfied with life as Bonn’s vast expanses of the memorial to sparkling night-spots stretch different from the vain protest­ propagandists would have us the Red Army carry still the west down the golden mile of ings heard from Bonn. believe. words of Stalin—unexpected Am­ the Kurfurstendamm, a loud Crossing this border presents East Berlin is a city of odd erican films featuring on the shiny symbol of the more super­ no difficulties, as long as you do contradictions. Obviously Ul- cinema programmes o f East ficial of our Western values. not mislay the assorted forms and bricht’s shop-window, it has been Berlin. tickets to be carried through the rebuilt around the baroque of the But, most o f all, the sheer checkpoints. One of us found former city-centre at a rate atmosphere of the place, tangible the guards here eager to exchange comparable to that in West and alive, the charged vitality of Berlin. West Berlin strangely contrasting US trip a joke— clearly men hand-picked for their work. The citizens of We both found ourselves with East Berlin’s mood of calm Mr Albert Eastham, an Old East Berlin, too, seize with cour­ struck by the monolithic Russian­ melancholy, together making the Blackburnian (1946-1951) who tesy on an opportunity to make ness of the new architecture. One whole city so exciting for the now teaches at Queen Elizabeth’s contact— old men fishing the of us was impressed by broad visitor, a unique city, a city Grammar School, was one of the canal at one end of the Marx- streets and cold austerity in emphatically worth the journey. masters in charge of the Engels-Platz, people merely walk­ yellowing concrete, relieved by very sober street-gardens ; the Thwaites’s Scholarship boys who ing along the street. One of us Newsletter spent six weeks in the USA last was often stopped and asked for other noticed rather that these buildings are poorly constructed summer. Also in the party was cigarettes. An Old Blackburnians’ News­ John E. Dickson, of Queen And yet we were generally and already crumbling. letter posted to Mr John Taylor Elizabeth’s. conscious that something holds Everywhere is quiet— little in October, 1963, finally reached traffic, buses, and wooden Post him in Basutoland three months IIIIII later—having travelled via Kad- Scholarship una, Nigeria ; Sierra Leone ; Operation Rose bowl Jeffrey Aspley (17), of Brown- London, Cape Town, Swaziland, The then head boy, Philip hill Road, Blackburn, a sixth- Mr Tom Naisby (1921-1928), and Johannesburg. Almond, won the silver rose bowl former at QEGS, won an open senior announcer of the BBC Mr Taylor, who was at Queen in the final of Blackburn Parks | scholarship in natural sciences North Region, went into Black­ Elizabeth’s Grammar School Bowling Club’s president’s day | (biology) to Downing College, burn Infirmary for an operation from 1927 to 1934, can be competition in June. Cambridge. in July. | reached c/o Lloyds Bank, Oxford. FEBRUARY 1 965 MAGISTER 9 MR HOWARD KENNEDY: A Special Tribute

T N July last there took place A the retirement of one of our members who had graced and strengthened the teaching staff of this School for a period of 35 years. T o lose the service of such a man as Mr Kennedy is loss indeed ; not alone for his teach­ ing qualities— which were con­ siderable— but for his benign friendship and wise and exper­ ienced guidance in many diverse fields. After service elsewhere, Mr Kennedy was appointed senior mathematics master at QEGS in September, 1929, and in this capacity he was to serve the School for the rest of his teaching career. Under him the mathematics of the School was firmly con­ solidated and its successful deve­ lopment at all stages fully assured. Systematically and surely organ­ ised, his courses inevitably led to the rewarding successes that so many generations of boys en­ joyed. His subject was indeed one of the firm bastions of our academic strength, bringing high achieve­ ment, often in unexpected quar­ ters, by his own meticulously exact and exquisitely refined pre­ sentation as well as from the stimulus and inspiration he gave to his mathematical colleagues. Many hundreds o f boys passed through his classes, all of whom By will recall with delight and gratitude the calm, unhurried exposition, the neat precision of blackboard presentation, the in­ Dr F. Tyler, tent, questioning stance, the hypnotic oscillation of chalk stick in the metacarpal ridge, and the splendid inspiration that only Second Master the good teacher can commu­ nicate. Outside the classroom, Mr Kennedy applied the same pre­ cision and exactitude to the ordering and distribution of the No mere tally of appointments, School text-books, for which he however, can give the full was responsible for most of his measure of the man— of his i time with us. quiet strength, his calm assur- j Off to ance, his sympathetic and friend­ 21 YEARS AT His clear, logical mind greatly ly demeanour, of his “ spiky” | eased the task of codification of j searching humour. the reformed (1953) Sports Com­ He was always approachable, CLAYTON Bahrein mittee, of which he was the first unfailingly helpful, and through­ chairman, whilst he was involved out brought the highest levels j The vicar of All Saints’ ! as housemaster in the destinies of of professional bearing to all his j Mr Stanley J. Netrval, of Church, Clayton - le - Moors, Hawkins House in a highly responsibilities without demur j Leamington Road, Blackburn, successful period spanning about or dissension. Canon K. Hoghton, has com­ has been appointed senior experi- 30 years. We thank you, Howard, for j pleted 21 years in the parish. J mental officer with the Meteoro- Locally he served as member this spendid record of devoted j | logical Office. of the Joint Four Committee ; service. The quality and stamp j Canon Hoghton, who attended as president of the Blackburn of your work leave their indelible j Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar Mr Netrval, who was at QEGS Literary and Philosophical Soci­ imprints for our future guidance. j School from 1919 to 1926, is a j from 1935 to 1939, was formerly ety, of which he was a founder For all these things, our grati- | member of the Blackburn Dioce­ | an information officer at the member ; and as chairman of the tude ; meantime, to you and j san Board of Finance and vice- National Meteorological Library Blackburn Advisory Committee , Mrs Kennedy our combined | chairman of the governors of at Bracknell. His new appoint- on the Teaching of Arithmetic best wishes for a protracted and j St Christopher’s Church of Eng- I ment takes him to Bahrein, in the in Primary and Secondary serene retirement in the warm I land Secondary School, Acc- j Persian Gulf, for forecasting Schools. j heart of your adopted town. I rington. | duties with the RAF. 10 MAGISTER FEBRUARY 1965 l y j R Arthur Sandford took ^ up refereeing when he left Queen Elizabeth’s Gram­ mar School in 1959 “ as a Miscellany relief from cross-country run- mng, in which I was NEWS OF OLD BLACKS NEAR AND FAR interested at the time.” Since then, Mr Sandford, who lives at 219 Revidge Road, Black- i history at Poult on Training supported by the university and minibus to follow the steps of burn, has become more involved j College, near Blackpool. His new the Royal Geographical Society. St Paul in Asia Minor during the in refereeing than ever he could address is 34 Princes Way, Mr Connell lives at The Home­ summer. have envisaged. Fleetwood. stead, Pleasington. He was in a party of nine IIIIII IIIIII which travelled through Turkey, New Post At Kendal Mr T. Shepherson (1952- Mr D. Cronshaw (1944-1951) 1958) has taken up a post at has been appointed head of the Spring Bank Secondary Modern English department at Kendal School, Darwen. Boys’ Grammar School.

Mod. Langs. Secretary Mr Harry Eccles (1946-1954) Mr N. W. Barrett (1935-1940) has been appointed head of the has been appointed company modern languages department at secretary of Norbury Printers Balshaw’s Grammar School, Ley- Ltd., Manchester. land. Mr Eccles, who formerly MR SANDFORD taught at Wallasey Grammar For two years he has been School, Cheshire, is now living Lecturer j at 7 Lambert Road, Preston. secretary of the 65-member- Mr D. E. Bland (1952-1959) strong Blackburn Referees’ Asso­ IIIIII has been appointed lecturer in ciation, and at the time he took Bananas I social and economic history at this job he became a class one | Sheffield University. official. Mr David Connell, a former He referees in the Blackburn treasurer of the Geographical IIIIII MR BEAVIS Combination and is on the lines­ Society at QEGS, spent several In Germany men’s list for the Lancashire months studying the banana Syria, the Lebanon, and Jordan Combination. His job as secre­ industry in the Canary Islands Mr Alan Ashton spent several to Jerusalem. tary entails maintaining a close last summer. months in Germany last summer, liaison with the local leagues and studying at Marburg University. Timothy, who was at QEGS the county referees’ association. | He lives at 34 Winston Road, I from 1957 to 1961, is now study­ A recent development in which Blackburn. ing physics, chemistry, and math- the Blackburn association has I ematics at Blackburn Technical played a leading part is the College. formation of the quiz league in O ff to Paris IIIIII which East Lancashire referees’ Mr Frank Shuttleworth (1947- societies compete with each 1954) flew to Paris on January 3 Atlantic College other on the laws of the game. to start a 10-week course in Sixteen-year-old Andrew Hart, “ There has been a great French for British primary school of Alexandra Road, Blackburn, improvement in the instruction teachers at the Institut Britanni- was selected by Blackburn Edu­ o f referees too,” says Mr Sand­ que. cation Committee for a two-year ford. “ Apart from the LFA Mr Shuttleworth (28), of 35 residential course at Atlantic classes, they recently sponsored Kentmere Drive, Cherry Tree, College, South Wales. four instructors on a coaching teaches at Park Road County He is the fourth QEGS boy course at Crystal Palace. It all Primary School, Blackburn. He to attend the college, and is helps to improve our game.” is married, and has a two-year- j studying English and classics. old daughter. IIIIII IIIIII French Course To Leeds Elected Mr John Haworth (20), a Mr Harold E. Rurlander, of Mr Tom Sharratt (1949-1956), second-year student at Chester 26 Aveling Drive, Greaves Hall, j of 49 Kentmere Drive, Cherry Training College, started a five- Banks, near Southport, who left Tree, Blackburn, has been elec- and-a-half month course in School in 1962, has obtained a | ted to the executive committee of French at Tours University in place at Leeds University. i Blackburn and District Marriage October. Guidance Council. Mr Haworth, who lives at 332 Preston Old Road, Feniscliffe, Demonstrator Blackburn, was at QEGS from Graduate 1952 to 1962. Dr T. Hey worth (1948-1956) His 28-year-old brother, Mr has been appointed demonstrator Mr Philip Bond (1954-1961), David Haworth (1947-1955) in the Department of Anatomy I of Lindon Avenue, Blackburn, i has become a graduate of the teaches Spanish and French at MR CONNELL at Queen’s College, Dundee. Lord Wandsworth College, Long Royal Manchester College of Sutton, near Basingstoke. IIIIII j Music. Mr Connell (20) was at the IIIIII IIIIII School from 1955 to 1962 and is Expedition Lecturer now in his third year reading Eighteen-year-old Timothy Retiring geography at Leeds University. Mr R. H. Duckworth (1938- Beavis, son of the Rev David Mr Fred Bolton (1918-1921), 1945) has resigned his post as He went to the Canaries with Norman Beavis, vicar of St administrative officer of Black­ senior history master at Chipping a party of 12 students. The trip Barnabas’s Church, Blackburn, burn Infirmary, is to retire later Norton Grammar School, Ox­ was organised by the university went on a five-week, 8,000-mile this year. He has been at the fordshire, to become a lecturer in Overseas Expeditions Society and expedition across Europe by Infirmary for 39 years. FEBRUARY 1 9 65 MAGISTER 11 THE TELEPHONE MEN Old Blackburnians work on GPO communications

That was in 1943 ; he had Subscriber Trunk Dialling j advised subscribers to clear the After war service, he returned lines. to the GPO in 1946 and was a entered the School five years ^ was inaugurated in Black­ Mr Airey, who was at QEGS leading technical officer at the earlier. burn when the Mayor, Coun­ from 1956 to 1961, is 20 and Blackburn exchange until 1956, He spent two-and-a-half years cillor Frank Bramwell, made lives at 101 Hollins Lane, Acc­ when he was appointed to his in the Mediterranean, then re­ the first call by the new rington. present position. turned to home waters. He spent a couple of weeks in the USSR system on July 31, 1964. Thirty-one-year-old technical Mr Bamford is an active officer Mr Harry Dixon was member of Congre­ on a goodwill visit. Many old boys of Queen another member of the massive gational Church. He is married, He joined the GPO telephones Elizabeth’s Grammar School GPO team which engineered and has two sons, aged 19 and 15. as a wireman’s mate when he was work for the GPO telephones the Blackburn switch-over. Mr Andrew Raymond Mat­ demobbed in 1948. He spent and quite a number o f them had thews (34), of 149 Rosewood several years on maintenance as a Mr Dixon spent the night Avenue, Pleckgate, Blackburn, a hand in the preparations for j before the transfer at Blackburn fitter, and in 1956 moved to the the £1 j000,000 switch-over to returned to Blackburn only last Blackburn exchange as a technical exchange, helping to ensure that summer after two years in STD at Blackburn, Darwen, and everything was in order. He officer. He moved to the traffic Accrington. Nigeria, where he worked on division in March, 1961, became dashed home for a quick break­ long-term planning. The moment of the big Black­ fast early in the morning and a telecommunications traffic offi­ On February 1 he was pro­ cer, and was recently promoted burn switch-over found 28-year- moted senior telecommunica­ old Mr Eric Fairhurst waiting to IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIl superintendent. tions superintendent in the Lon­ "'During the months before the start post-transfer testing at the don telecommunications region. Accrington exchange. MAGISTER wishes to Blackburn STD switchover, he thank Mr G. A. Cresswell, Mr Matthews attended QEGS was kept busy changing the Mr Fairhurst was a pupil at Blackburn assistant head from 1942 to 1947. He joined Blackburn and Blakewater tele­ QEGS from 1947 to 1953. He postmaster, and Mr A. R. the GPO telephones straight phone numbers. swam for Raleigh and was a from School and was a youth in Matthews, telecommuni­ He is married, with two member of the Choral Society training for two years before cations traffic superinten­ children, and lives at 1 Ayr and the Dramatic Society. He being called up for National dent, for the generous help Road, Shads worth, Blackburn. used to play soccer for the Old they have given in tracing Service as a radio mechanic in One of Mr Hughes’s contem­ Blacks’ FC. the Old Blackburnians the Royal Signals. poraries at QEGS was Mr Walter Mr Fairhurst, of 40 Brownhill mentioned in this article. He served with a Gurkha regi- Road, Blackburn, is now assis­ j ment in Malaya for two years Riley, of 12 Old Bank Lane, Blackburn, who is now a tech­ tant to the exchange superin­ I during the emergency. Illlllllllllllllllllllllli nical officer at Blackburn. tendent at Blackburn. He returned to Blackburn in 1951 as a technical officer on Mr Riley was a sergeant in the He was a technical officer at returned to the exchange, where he remained on standby in case exchange maintenance. In 1954 Air Training Corps when Dr 23 and after taking the Civil he was promoted telecommuni­ Tyler was in charge. Service limited competition ex­ of emergency until 5 p.m. Then he went home to bed— “ And I cations traffic superintendent in After some time as a youth in amination in November, 1961, the Manchester telephone area, he was appointed a telecommun­ was ready for it,” he said. “ We training and a skilled workman had a busy couple of days.” and he moved back to Blackburn on the telephones, Mr Riley went ications traffic officer in Novem­ three years later. Mr Dixon, who lives at 39 into the Royal Signals for two ber, 1962, when he was 25. He Mr Matthews, who is married, St Peter’s Close, Salesbury, with years’ national service. After­ passed the qualifying examina­ was telecommunications traffic his wife and family, was at wards he returned to the GPO. tion for appointment as a tele­ superintendent in Blackburn un­ QEGS from 1945 to 1949. He communications traffic superin­ til he took up his new duties in Mr Riley was clerk of works joined the GPO telephones when tendent in May last year. London. at the new telephone exchange he left School at 16 and spent Mr David Dewhurst (30), a in Darwen for 18 months before Mr Charles J. Lovejoy had two years in training before he what was probably the most telecommunications traffic officer, the STD switch-over. Since was called up for national service then, he has been “ tidying up” hectic time of all on the day of the as a teleprinter mechanic in the was a pupil at QEGS from 1945 to 1950. At 16 he joined the at the exchange. He is married, switch - over — he was moving Royal Signals. house. Post Office and trained as an and has two children. He was promoted technical engineer, following a two-year Mr Lovejoy, a pupil at QEGS War service took Mr Charles officer in the GPO telephones in course in various sections. Stuart Butcher away from the from 1937 to 1942, started in the March, 1955, and early this year GPO telephones drawing office He joined the Royal Signals Blackburn telephone area, where became assistant executive en­ for national service, and returned when he left School, and from he had worked since leaving gineer in the Preston area. to GPO engineering as a tech­ 1946 to 1948 was a line mechanic QEGS when he was 16. Mr William Henry Bamford, nician. on national service with the Serving with the Royal Signals, an assistant executive engineer, Mr Dewhurst worked on ex­ Royal Signals in the Canal Zone he fought in North Africa and designed and operated a display change maintenance in Blackburn and Kenya. was among the first Allied troops panel on which the routing of the and Accrington from 1955 to In 1954, after seven years’ to land on the Anzio beaches in Mayor’s STD call was shown. 1960, and then spent two years January, 1944. evening study, he qualified as a Mr Bamford is 45 and lives on internal planning at Black­ graduate of the Institute of at 4 Moorfield Avenue, Rams- burn. He moved to the traffic Months of bitter fighting Electrical Engineers, and for the greave, Blackburn. He was at division and took up his present followed as the Allies drove the past five years he has taught QEGS from 1930 to 1935. job in 1963. German Army north up the boot electrical subjects at Blackburn Since the Blackburn change­ o f Italy, and Mr Butcher was He was a keen member of the Technical College. over, Mr Dewhurst has been with the forces which reached Dramatic Society at School. He working on new exchanges and the Tiber on June 7— the day He was recently appointed a did the sound effects for “ Jour­ STD at Burnley and Rossendale. after D-Day. leading draughtsman in the ney’s End ” and “ The Fourth Brighton telephone area, and Wall ” when Mr “ Dusty” Miller, He is married, with a two- Mr Butcher also served in now lives at 30 Chesham Close, handicrafts master, was pro­ year-old son, and lives at 4 The Palestine and Egypt, and was Worthing, Sussex. ducer, and has kept up his Crescent, Cherry Tree, Black­ in Syria when the war ended. The busiest time for technician interest in the amateur stage, burn. He returned to the GPO in Mr Stephen L. Airey came just having produced plays for the Mr Jim Hughes (38) went Blackburn on demob. In 1958 before the moment of transfer. Blackburn telephone area dra­ straight from QEGS to start He was in the team which matic society. four years in the Royal Navy. See page 16 12 MAGI STER FEBRUARY 1965 OLD BLACKBURNIANS’ ASSOCIATION

Statement of A ccounts for the year ended July 31, 1964

Income and Expenditure A ccount £ s. d. £ s. d. Bank Charges 6 11 0 Subscriptions, 1963-64 266 12 6 General 26 8 0 Released from Life Membership Fund 47 5 0 Postages 10 4 2 Interest on Investments : Magazines 75 7 4 4% Consols 50 0 0 Church Service 5 18 3 Income Tax 19 7 6 Magister 185 12 1 Leavers’ Supper 10 0 0 30 12 6 School Covenant 21 0 0 Blackburn Savings Bank 2 6 Loss on Dinner 10 18 6 30 15 Balance : Profit to Accumulated Fund 18 8 5 Profit from Social Activities 22 14 War Memorial Ground Rent 5 0 0 Income Tax 1 18 9 3 1 3

£370 7 9 £370 7 9

B alance Sheet £ s. " d £ Life Membership Fund Lammack Ground at cost, less sales 1207 Balance at 1.9.63 1208 11 0 Investments : 4% Consols— Additions 63 0 0 £300 at cost 210 12 0 1271 11 0 £950 at par 950 0 0 Deletions 47 5 0 (Market value £798) 1224 6 1160 12 0 War Memorial Fund 1207 15 Cash at Bank : Creditors (Magazine Committee) 63 4 Lloyds Bank Ltd. 1 5 10 Accumulated Fund : District Bank Ltd. 18 5 Profit at 1.9.63 .. .. 23 10 6 Blackburn Savings Bank 155 11 9 Profit on 1963-64 .. 18 8 5 157 16 0 41 18 11 Cash in hand 11 0 11

£2,537 4 5 £2,537 4 5

H o n o r a r y A u d it o r s’ R eport : We hereby certify that we have examined the accounts of the Old Blackburnians Association as above set forth together with the books and vouchers relating thereto. In our opinion they represent a true and correct record of the transactions of the Association during the year ended 31 July, 1964. (Signed) W il l ia m H are, F.C.A. 20 November, 1964. ______K e n n e t h H. M arsden, F.C.A.

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After the war, he was articled Old Blacks and their guests to Mr Gerald Hetherington, Town Clerk o f Clitheroe, and Old huts no longer take a break from dancing became a solicitor in 1948. at the Oxford and Cam ­ He was assistant prosecutor in bridge Old Blackburnians’ Liverpool in 1949 and in 1955 used for teaching Christmas dance held in served as prosecutor o f the Big School on December 29. British Transport Commission, Northern Region. Before taking rFHE top floor of the Duke’s Brow building came into use up his position with the British at the beginning o f the Michaelmas Term, 1964. The Transport Commission, he was MR KING HAS a lecturer at Huddersfield Tech­ new biology laboratories relieved the strain on existing nical College. laboratory accommodation ; and with eight new laboratories In 1961 he was appointed an in use, the School must be as well equipped for science AN OPERATION instructor in Russian on the teaching as any school in the country. faculty of Marietta College, Ohio. Mr Harry King (1923-1930), He has also served as assistant The opening of the new art de­ solicitor with Accrington and j senior chemistry master at the partment, which consists of two teams from Manchester Gram­ Huddersfield corporations, and 1 School and an active member of art rooms and a pottery bay, has mar School in matches which is a former chairman o f the enabled the top floor of Hartley were played on our new playing | the association’s committee, en- ! tered Blackburn Infirmary on junior section of Blackburn In­ House to be used exclusively now fields at Lammack. corporated Law Society. for sixth-form work. Lecture- November 16 for an operation to type armchairs have been in­ Three football pitches and a remove a stone in the kidney. cricket square have been con­ Certificate stalled in the old art room, which Mr King, of 15 East Park structed from the old “ spud” will now be developed as a sixth- | Avenue, Blackburn, spent three Mr S. G. Monk (1954-1961) areas, plus two acres to the south form common room. j weeks in hospital before return­ gained a certificate of education purchased by the governors in ing home. He is now well on the and has been appointed to a post The four classrooms in the 1959 from a local farmer to give way to full recovery. at Leigh Church o f England new building for second forms an area of some six acres. Secondary Modern School. and the playground on Duke’s Brow came into use on Novem­ In addition a piece o f ground ber 16. The Old Wood Wing situated between the Old Black­ will in future not be used for burnians’ pitch and Lammack teaching, but for the time being Road has been developed for SENIOR MASTER it will still be in use for junior football and will be used by the assembly and examinations. School and the Old Blackburn­ Mr Herbert Mayman, of 314 Grammar School — a mixed ians jointly. Melton Road, Sprotborough, school of 900 pupils — since The new building is in the Doncaster, has been appointed September, 1949. same style as the Holden Labora­ On September 5 the contrac­ senior master of the Percy Jack­ He studied at Selwyn College, tories, and the interior is disting­ tors returned to Lammack to son Grammar School, W ood­ uished by its attractive design start work on Stage II of the Cambridge, and the Northern lands, near Doncaster. He took School of Music, Manchester, and excellent lighting. development plan and in the up his new duties on September 1. following three weeks the turf and while at Cambridge gained THE PLAYING FIELDS and topsoil were removed in a university trial cap for coxing. preparation for levelling opera­ Mr Mayman was at Queen He coxed the Leander crew in Yet another milestone in the tions. Work has now stopped Elizabeth’s Grammar School the grand challenge cup race at history of the School was reached for the winter but it is expected from 1932 to 1940. He had been Henley in 1948, and was also on September 12, 1964, when the that the plan will be completed in charge of the music depart­ selected that year as reserve cox School entertained three football in the spring of 1965. ment at the Percy Jackson to the British Olympic eight. 14 MAGISTER FEBRUARY 1965 An Old Blacks’ branch ROY MARLOR in Central Africa ? JOHN WOODMANSEY ------IN ZAMBIA U A V IN G just received a copy | Malawi, and he may well be o f that splendid journal, asked to be president of the M ag ister, which brought many CAOBA. However, he is about CaSlj & Co memories to me here in darkest 600 miles away in Blantyre and Central Africa, I have finally may not be able to make the Complete Outfitters and Tailors decided to join the Old Black­ dinner. With all those toasts burnians’ Association. the Old Blacks dinners seem to After four years in Edinburgh have (according to M agister) and one at Cambridge, I came to we will be pretty high by the We firmly believe that we have CHESTER BARRIE Rhodesia as a member of the end o f the proceedings. Colonial Civil Service. It is I believe the School is being the finest selection of ready to DAKS very interesting and satisfies my transformed by new buildings. leaning towards the wide open ! One of my tasks o f late has been wear suits, jackets and trousers SUMRIE spaces. to build new schools in real We cordially invite you to call SIMON There is, surprisingly, an­ burnt brick for the Unga of the other Old Blackburnian, Peter Bangweulu Swamps. The old and inspect them and to discuss COOPS Wilson, in Fort Rosebery, also schools have been mud brick your clothing problems with ODERMARK in the same job as I am. (I am buildings— hardly the same as actually in Samfia on Lake the magnificent new buildings our experienced staff. SKOPES Bangweulu, and am moving into the School has. Fort Rosebery very soon). I send kind regards and good We may be able to form a wishes.—JOHN F. H. W OOD­ Central African Old Blackburn­ MANSEY, The Boma, P.O. Box ians’ Association. Mr Justice j 1, Fort Rosebery Luapula Prov­ BLACKBURN BURNLEY Southworth is Chief Justice in |ince, Zambia. 53 King W illiam St 55 St James St A LIST OF MEMBERS NELSON Have you ever thought of publishing a list of present addresses 26 Manchester Road of members ? I for one would be interested to be able to contact old boys who were at the School with me.— R. EASTW OOD, Ty Ceyd, Garth, Portmadoc, Caernarvonshire, North Wales. £ We have been thinking of this for some time, but as you will realise it’s quite a big job. The last list of members was published in T h e O l d B lackburnian in 1954-55, and our present records may be out of date in several instances. However, we’ll see what we can do.— E d . Hand it to Obituary—from page two Haydocks H. TOWNSEND A. C. H. STIFF The Rev Herbert Townsend, Mr Anthony Charles Hand formerly vicar of Langho, died Stiff, headmaster of Hippings in hospital at Davenham, near Vale Church of England Junior FOR FIRST-CLASS Nortiiwich, on Deptember 16. and Infants’ School, Oswald- He was 76. twistle, was killed in an accident LAUNDERING AND He was a pupil at QEGS from while on holiday in with 1903 to 1905 and studied at his wife and son in August. DRY-CLEANING Hatfield College, Durham, where He was 35. he took his BA degree in 1910. Mr Stiff, of St James’s Place, He was ordained deacon in 1911 Blackburn, was a pupil at QEGS and priest in 1912 at Manchester. from 1941 to 1946 and started He was curate of All Saints’, teaching as an assistant master Hamer, Rochdale, from 1911 to at Rhyddings School, Oswald- 1913 ; of Holy Trinity, Darwen, twistle, in 1951. HAYDOCK BROS LTD from 1913 to 1914 ; of St He went to Brockhall Hospital James’s, East Crompton, from as deputy head in 1955, and in 1914 to 1915 ; and of St Peter’s, January, 1957, he moved to , from 1915 to 1920, Bangor Street Secondary Modern Ramsgreave Laundry when he became vicar of Wright- School, Blackburn. ington. Later, he went to Audley In 1928 he became vicar of Secondary Modern School, Blackburn , and remained there Blackburn, as senior geography for 10 years until he was appoint­ master, and was appointed head at Hippings Vale School in Telephone Blackburn 48087 ed vicar of Langho with Old St Leonard’s, Whalley, in 1939. January, 1963. He remained at Langho until We also regret to record the he retired 23 years later. SHOP AND VAN SERVICE deaths of Mr Matthew D. R. He lived at Mellor for some Wilson (1950-1960), Mr Joe time after his retirement before Speight (1923-1928), Mr William entering a residence for retired B. Smith (1917-1922), and Mr clergymen at Northwich. Joe Barlow (1921-1926). FEBRUARY 1965 MAGISTER 15 ACADEMIC SUCCESSES Mr N. R. R. Bullough (1950- V/1R Kenneth Harry Heron Mr Jonathan Ross Howorth Mr Peter L. Wilson (1953- 1960), gained an honours BA 1 1 (1954-1961), of Blackburn j (1950-1958), of St Silas’s Road, 1961), of Road, Has- degree in politics at the Univer­ Road, Higher Wheelton, gained Blackburn, gained a Diploma in lingden, obtained a BA degree an honours BSc degree in math­ Technology. He studied at Brad­ I in special studies at the School of sity of Wales (Swansea). ematics at Bristol University. ford Institute of Technology j Geography, Leeds University. IIIIII He is taking up a post as a and trained with the United Him Mr A. S. Crehan (1953- Kingdom Atomic Energy Auth­ scientific officer at the Royal Mr Norman Ramsbottom 1960) graduated BA with first- Aircraft Establishment, Farn- ority, Edwards High Vaccuum j (1948-1958) gained his MB and class honours in English at borough. Ltd., and Mullard Research Newcastle University. Laboratories. BS degrees at London Univer­ IIIIII sity, and took up an appointment IIIIII Mr Alan J. Hirst (1947-1957) as houseman at Guy’s Hospital. Mr R. Goldstein (1954- of Malvern, Preston New Road, IIIIII 1961) gained an honours BA Blackburn, passed his final ex­ Mr I. W. Fawcett (1952- IIIIII 1958) gained a BA degree in degree in politics at the Univer­ aminations and qualified as a Mr David Smalley (1953- psychology at Downing College, sity of Wales (Swansea). doctor at St Andrew’s Univer­ 1961), of Furthergate, Blackburn, Cambridge. IIIIII sity, Queen’s College, Dundee. gained a BA honours degree in IIIIII IIIIII music, with subsidiary Spanish, Mr Adrian L. W. F. Eddles- Mr Duncan M. Wilson at Bristol University. ton, son of the Rev W. Eddleston, Mr Philip Jones (1951-1961), vicar of St Peter’s Church, (1951-1961), of Preston New Mr Lance Irvin (1954-1961), Road, Blackburn, gained an IIIIII Salesbury, near Blackburn, has and Mr Keith H. Hindle (1954- gained his Bachelor of Medicine honours BSc degree in mathem­ 1961) all gained BSc degrees in Mr B. Parkinson (1954- atics at King’s College, New­ 1961) graduated with honours in and Bachelor of Surgery degrees mechanical engineering at Leeds at Oxford University. castle. University. Mr Jones has been metallurgy at Sheffield Univer- IIIIII appointed to a post with T . I sity, and has joined the research Mr Eddleston, who was at Mr Christopher G. Nash Ryder and Sons, machine tool department of Joseph Lucas Ltd. QEGS from 1951 to 1958, (1954-1959), of Branksome, Wy- manufacturers, of Bolton. studied at St Peter’s College. collar Drive, Blackburn, gained IIIIII He received his BA degree in a BA degree in economics and Illlil Mr Ralph H. Bamber (1953- 1961 and his M A earlier this statistics at Leeds University Mr Ian D. Moorhouse (1953- 1961), of , gained a year. and took up a post in the com­ 1961), of Brantfell Road, Black­ BA honours degree at Oxford He is a licentiate of the Royal mercial department of the ICI burn, gained a BSc degree at University after reading English College of Physicians, and did Fibres Division, Harrogate. ) Bristol University and has ob­ at St Catherine’s College. clinical work at Guy’s Hospital, IIIIII tained a position with W. S. IIIIII London. Mr Harry Howard Baylie Aitkins and Sons, consultant IIIIII (1948-1955), of Grant Road, engineers, of Epsom. Mr Gerald B. Rimmer Blackburn, was awarded a Bach­ (1948-1954), of Haslingden Road, Mr David William Farren elor of Dental Surgery degree at IIIIII Guide, was awarded an M Sc (25), eldest son of Mr and Mrs Durham University (Newcastle). degree by the University of J. W. Farren, of Brownhill Drive, Mr Ivan M. Gillibrand Blackburn, has been awarded his IIIIII (1950-1960), of Queen’s Road, Wales. Mr David M. Child (1951- PhD at Manchestery University. Blackburn, graduated BSc in IIIIII He was at QEGS from 1950 to 1961), of Brantfell Road, Black­ biochemistry at Leeds Univer- Mr P. F. Haslam (1953- 1957 and has studied chemistry burn, gained an honours BA : sity, and has been appointed to a 1961) graduated with a BSc at Manchester for seven-and-a- degree at Cambridge University research assistantship in the I degree in chemistry at Edin­ half years. He took his BSc after reading geography at St I Astbury Department of Bio­ burgh University. degree in 1960 and his M Sc in Catharine’s College. He is now physics at the university. studying for a Diploma in Educa­ IIIIII 1962. He has now taken up a tion at Durham University. research post with a firm of IIIIII Mr Bernard N. F. Eddles- Mr P. Grills (1954-1961) distillers in Epsom. Mr P. H. Gaskill (1955- ton (1953-1960), of Salesbury, gained a certificate of education 1963) gained first-class honours gained a degree in aeronautical and took up a teaching post at in French and German in Part I engineering, with first-class hon­ j Pear Tree Junior School, Derby. Appointed to o f the Modern Languages Tripos ours, at Bristol University. IIIIII examinations at Cambridge Uni­ versity, and won a Downing IIIIII Mr J. M. H. Maidment computer team College prize. Mr John Pendlebury (1955- (1953-1961) was awarded a cer- 1961), of Buncer Lane, Black­ ! tificate of education and appoint­ at Bolton burn, passed the Part I tripos ed to Holy Trinity Church of AN APOLOGY examination at Cambridge Uni­ England School, Darwen. Mr Roy Blackshaw (28), of 26 Tower Road, Feniscliffe, Mr Peter N. Mercer (1947- versity with first-class honours in IIIIII mineralogy, chemistry, physcis, Blackburn, joined the computer 1958) has obtained the degree of Mr I. A. May (1954-1961) and mathematics. He has been team of Hawker Siddeley Dy­ MSc (London) and is now obtained a certificate of education elected a scholar of Downing namics at Lostock, Bolton, as a engaged on post-graduate re­ and is now teaching at St College and was awarded a systems analyst in July. search for his PhD at Battersea Christopher’s Church of Eng- Mr Blackshaw, who was at College of Technology, where he college prize. | land Secondary School, Acc- QEGS from 1945 to 1954, has been elected vice-president IIIIII j rington. of the Students’ Union. studied engineering at Selwyn Mr Francis G. Edwards IIIIII College, Cambridge, and took his Mr Chris Mercer (1957-1962) (1953-1960), of Scotland Road, Mr R. Paley (1955-1961) BA degree in 1957. He received was a student at Atlantic College Blackburn, gained a diploma in graduated LLB at the London his M A degree in February, 1961. from 1962 to 1963 and has gained technology in chemical engineer­ j School of Economics. the gold award in the Duke of ing at Loughborough College of He joined Ruston and Hornsby Ltd., diesel engine manufactur­ Edinburgh award scheme. He Technology. IIIIII spent four months in Germany ers, of Lincoln, and spent 18 last summer and has now entered IIIIII Mr J. S. Read (1954-1961), months on workshop training. St Peter’s College, Oxford, to After being awarded the de­ gained an hours BSc degree in He was engaged in work study read geography. grees of Bachelor of Medicine physics at London University for two years, worked on the data The editor regrets that these and Bachelor of Surgery at Glas­ and was awarded the Diploma of processing side of production news items were inaccurately gow University, Mr Christo­ Associateship of the Royal Col­ control for a further two years, reported in the last issue of pher Henry Land (1947-1957), lege of Science. He was also and spent a year as a systems M agister, and wishes to apol­ is to take up a post as house ! awarded a DSIR studentship to analyst on computers before ogise for any embarrassment surgeon at Stobhill Teaching I read geophysics for his MSc leaving the firm to take up his or inconvenience caused. Hospital, Glasgow. | degree. present position. 16 MAGISTER FEBRUARY 1965

Regional reports • from page six THE TELEPHONE MEN bar which he had hired for the | 0 from page 11 DURHAM summer season. He provided a free return trip and free board he went to the Manchester area He left School in 1934 and entered the family business. Michael Crossley writes : and lodgings. and spent three-and-a-half years on corrosion investigation. He Before joining the GPO tele­ Last October saw the entry of It was a trip full of interesting phones as a draughtsman in 1938, several Old Blacks into North- returned to Blackburn as an experiences, some pleasant, some he spent a year as a draughtsman Eastern colleges and universities. assistant executive engineer, to unpleasant, but all thoroughly in Blackburn Corporation Valua­ At the present time no branch work on external planning, and is enjoyable. The whole expedition tion Department. of the Old Blackburnians’ Asso­ took about 14 days and we arrived now busy at the Bolton exchange. He lives at 61 Revidge Road, He became a leading draughts­ ciation exists in that part of the home on Christmas Eve. An man in 1963 and assumed control country. With the rate of expan­ Blackburn, and is married, with unforgettable prelude to Christ­ of the section responsible for sion which universities and col­ two children. mas. preparing drawings for the trans­ leges hope to achieve— Durham iiiiii Mr George Robinson Slater fer scheme. University is expanding by 50 (44), of 89 Revidge Road, Black­ Mr Warkman lives at 67 per cent next year— it would seem LIVERPOOL burn, is an assistant executive Saunders Road, Blackburn. His highly probable that more and engineer. He worked on the son is a sea-going engineer with more old boys of QEGS will be Peter D. Simm, o f 205a planning of almost everything in the BP fleet, and his travelling to the North-East Burnley Road, Blackburn, writes: the new Blackburn exchange daughter is at school. each year. We are hoping to hold a hot-pot except the automatic telephone Mr James A. C. Thompson, a The majority of these old boys supper evening, as we did last equipment— his brief covered year. We hope this will be 40-year-old draughtsman, helped will no doubt wish to maintain lighting and power planning and to prepare plans for the new their connection with the school arranged about the end o f Feb­ the lifts and ventilation services. ruary, as the new Students’ Blackburn exchange and for the and at the moment no facilities He was at QEGS from 1932 to introduction of STD. exist for them to do this. I pro­ Union is opening in January. 1937. We hope to book a room there He attended QEGS from 1935 pose then that we set up a North- Mr Slater joined the GPO as to 1939 and was a member of the Eastern branch of the association for the evening. a youth in training when he was School Scouts. with its headquarters in Durham. IIIIII 16. He went into the Royal When he left School, he be­ Would anyone wishing to act as Signals in 1942 as a radio and came an apprentice draughtsman officers or to join such an organis­ MANCHESTER teleprinter mechanic and served with Foster, Yates, and Thom ation please get in touch with me for three years in India, Burma, Ltd., of Blackburn, before joining either at 8 St Michael’s Street, Bob Davenport writes:—No and Malaya under General Win­ the GPO in 1941. Blackburn, or 22 Allergate, Dur­ official functions have been held gate’s command. From 1942 to 1945 he was a ham. recently. August, 1946, saw him back signaller in the Royal Navy. He Durham is an old and tradi­ Five freshers have arrived from with the GPO as a technical spent most o f his time at Gibral­ tional university town, which is Blackburn ; they are : J. N. officer. He did installation work tar on contraband control ; later, really the main preoccupation of Edmondson (chemistry) ; R. G. on a lot of small exchanges until he returned to home waters and the town and its business. The Sowerby and G. R. Charnley 1957, when he was appointed served in minesweepers. university is based on the (medicine) ; R. Lang (colour assistant engineer on lighting and Mr Thompson is married and collegiate system and most of the chemistry) ; and R. F. Ronson power in telecommunications. has a five-month-old son. He colleges are grouped around the at Salford. His son, Mr Anthony Slater, lives at 7 Eldon Road, Blackburn. famous castle and cathedral, We wish them a most enjoy­ is also an old boy of QEGS, and able university career at Man­ recently passed Part I of the Law Mr Thomas James Leslie (35) which are the focal points of has worked in the drawing office Durham itself. chester. Society’s solicitors’ examinations. We should like to congratulate since he left QEGS, where he At the moment the comple­ P. Bond on being made a grad­ Mr John Marshall Bolton, was a pupil from 1940 to 1945. ment o f Old Blacks is not very uate of the Royal Manchester planning engineer, is a life He is married and lives at many but we hope to see many College of Music. member of the Old Blackburn­ 19 East Park Road, Blackburn. more arriving next October. The Manchester branch din­ ians’ Association. He attended Mr Peter C. Bassett (20) was University life offers many ner, to which all old boys are QEGS from 1931 to 1936. at QEGS from 1955 to 1960 interesting opportunities. This cordially invited, will be held at a He had been working on the and is now a a telephone tech­ I can best illustrate by talking date yet to be arranged in telephones for three years when nician in Blackburn. He lives at about one which I recently took February. war was declared in 1939, and 32 Feniscliffe Drive, FenisclifFe. he joined the Royal Signals as advantage of. A fellow-student OFFICERS In his spare time, he plays bass (from Hulme Grammar School an instrument mechanic. He was guitar with a Blackburn beat for the interest of footballers) Secretary : Robert H. Daven­ serving in Singapore when it was group, the Deities. The four invited me down to Spain— to port, 11 Ribblesdale Avenue, captured by the Japanese and lads got together last February Calella, on the coast just north of Wilpshire, Blackburn. Tele­ remained a prisoner of war until and have had engagements in all Barcelona— to help decorate a phone Blackburn 48287. August, 1945. parts of Lancashire. He returned to the GPO and became an assistant engineer on Mr Ian G. Curphy (28), o f planning in 1954. From 1961 10 St Alban’s Road, Rishton, was New post for Treasure hunt to 1963 he worked at the Bolton at QEGS from 1947 to 1952 and exchange, and for the Blackburn joined the GPO when he left raises £19 STD switch-over he took part School. He was appointed tech­ headmaster nical officer seven years ago, and More than 140 competitors in in the planning of external cables in the local subscribers’ works on the transmission side of j 34 cars took part in a treasure Mr Kenneth Entwistle (1928- network. the trunk network out of Black­ 1934), headmaster of St Mat­ i hunt organised by the Old Black­ Mr Bolton, married, with two burn. thew’s Church of England Junior burnians’ Association on June 25. children, lives at 108 Lynwood Mr Roy Whittaker (29), of School since 1950, has been ap­ They followed clues on a 20- Road, Blackburn. 15 Woodside Avenue, Rishton, pointed headmaster of Bolton-le- mile course set by Mr Jim Hay- was a pupil at QEGS from 1947 Sands Church o f England Junior dock through Pleasington, Fenis- The drawing office at Black­ to 1952, and now works on School. cowles, Hoghton, Samlesbury, burn has a strong contingent of maintenance at the old Black­ Before becoming head of St Clayton-le-Dale, Ribchester, and Old Blackburnians. Matthew’s, he had taught at Aud- Wilpshire before returning to | burn exchange. ley Secondary Modern School Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar | Leading draughtsman Mr Among other old boys of and Emmanual Church of Eng­ School for supper. Charles Warkman (47) attended QEGS who work on the GPO land Junior School, Blackburn. Winner was Mr Jim Whitta­ Accrington Grammar School be­ telephones are : Mr Christo­ He was a committee member ker, chairman of the Old Black- fore he entered QEGS in 1931. pher Woods (1929-1935), of 72 and past president of Blackburn 1 burnians’ Football Club. Prizes He took a keen interest in the Revidge Road, Blackburn ; Mr Head Teachers’ Association and I were presented by Mr G. Nor­ School Scouts, and he is now Roger Clough (1952-1957), of 83, a former treasurer of the Black­ man Forbes, association chair­ Assistant District Commissioner Manxman Road, Blackburn ; and burn branch o f the National man. The treasure hunt raised for Sea Scouts. He also holds the Mr Ian Osbaldeston (1951-1956), Association o f Schoolmasters. I £19 15s for association funds. Scouting Medal o f Merit. o f 32 Cranbome Drive, Church. FEBRUARY 1965 MAGISTER 17 BOYS GET A CHALLENGE Talks

rjMND an insect-eating *■ plant. Prove that you’ve not visited three 500-year-old churches. Get an official form about cattle suffering making from foot-and-mouth disease. D o all this and more in a single progress’ day, and visit three different counties as well— that’s what 13 sixth-formers at Queen Eliza­ "Megotiations between Black- beth’s Grammar School were burn Education Committee told to do. and the governors of.. Queen In an eight-hour initiative test Elizabeth’s Grammar School on last July, they had to visit two the place the School is to take in counties other than Lancashire, the town’s reorganised scheme o f buy three articles of strongly secondary education are still local manufacture, visit a town of continuing, but are not making more than 50,000 population— progress. not Blackburn— get a bus ticket Mr William Hare, chairman of from three different corporation the governors, said this when he bus services, and get postcards spoke at the School’s speech showing a public school, a castle, night and prizegiving in King and a reservoir, as well as find George’s Hall, Blackburn, on the form, the plant, and the December 18. churches. Mr Graeme Stanton was given a golf putter by his editorial colleagues at the Lancashire Evening Telegraph Mr Hare said : “ Twelve The boys were not allowed to when he left to join the Daily Express last summer. Mr months ago the plan for the re­ do any hitch-hiking during the Stanton (above, right) is pictured as he receives the putter organisation of secondary educa­ trip or to use their own or their from Mr George Hutcheon, the then editor of the Telegraph. tion in Blackburn was published, parents’ cars. approved, and sent to the And they were given strict Ministry of Education, all in a instructions not to trespass or few days. inconvenience the public in any “ We protested strongly be­ way. Old boys return for a cause the plan seemed to have The test was one of the biggest been settled in all its details events in last year’s sixth-form without any consultation with course at the School. careers convention this School. It took the boys far afield— to “ The plan gave notice of the Westmorland, Derbyshire, Che­ 'T ' HE importance of spending time in the sixth form and termination of the long-standing shire, and Yorkshire. partnership between this School 4 of cultivating wide interests outside academic studies and the town, and laid down “ But it was different from was emphasised by speakers at a careers convention at conditions for a new form of most initiative tests,” said Mr Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School on December 2. partnership.” Fred Bury, one of the masters who organised it. Mr Geoffrey H. Tate, careers I phasise the importance of outside Mr Hare pointed out : “ When “ We gave the boys their in­ master, told more than 180 par­ j activities to widen experience, a partnership is reconstituted, the structions a day before the test. ents and pupils who filled Big j These activities all contribute to conventional procedure is for the We wanted them to learn the School that employers today ! the development of character.” partners to consult together con­ value of planning— how to fit this were seeking the “ all-rounder ” cerning the new terms of partner­ Standards required for entry ship.” big programme into a single — not the boy who had achieved i into the professions has risen day.” academic success alone. during the past few years, said He went on : “ In January, The 13 boys were selected He said : “ This is to em- Mr Tate. “ Educationists wel­ we were invited to enter into from 60 volunteers to take part come this. Go as far as you can consultations concerning the plan, in a pilot scheme for a more with your formal education at which we assumed to mean that comprehensive programme this school and beyond. the local authority was prepared summer. to consider modifications to it GRAHAM “ But do not regard university after hearing what the governors “ We did not expect anyone as the inevitable or essential end to get anywhere near full marks, had to say. Consultations would of the academic process. Many be pointless otherwise. but were delighted to find that HONOURED boys have, after A-level GCE, some got pretty close,” said Mr gone into the professions without “ These consultations are not Geoffrey Tate, another of the yet over, and I am not yet at Graham Farnhill (16), a pupil any sense of frustration.” liberty to enter into details con­ organisers. at QEGS, was commended by Mr J. E. Sagar, a Blackburn cerning them. “ We asked ourselves whether Reedley magistrates on Septem­ accountant, spoke on his pro­ the test could be done at all, but ber 9 for rescuing a child from an fession, and Mr J. E. Thompson, “ I can, however, say that if obviously it could. No-one got 18-ft-deep mill lodge. a former head boy o f the School these consultations have lasted a into any kind of trouble— al­ Graham, of Castle Close, who is now senior assistant solici­ long time, it is not because there though we were waiting by the Colne, was presented with a tor to Bury Corporation, describ­ has been any lack of good will on phone all day just in case ! ” certificate from the Liverpool ed opportunities in local govern­ our side, or of readiness to make Shipwreck and Humane Society ment. The headmaster, Mr B. H. considerable sacrifices and to by the chairman of the bench, Kemball-Cook, presided and in­ contemplate fundamental changes Mr Simon Towneley, who told troduced the speakers. in our School, but I am bound to Sorry ! state that we are not making him : “ You have brought dis­ Later, parents and boys were Dr Derek Sharpies (1946-1953) tinction upon yourself and your progress, perhaps for reasons able to seek the advice of repre­ which are not strictly educational. has been appointed annual lec­ family.” sentatives of various professions. As reported in the last issue of turer in junior education, and “ If the local authority really not, as reported in the last issue M agister, Graham dived into The careers convention ended on the following evening, when does want our co-operation in of M ag ister, assistant lecturer in the lodge and rescued five-year- the scheme, agreement seems old Stephen Clark, of Derby representatives of local industry education, at Liverpool Univer­ perfectly possible.” sity Institute of Education. Street, Colne. and the armed services took part. 18 MAGISTER FEBRUARY 1965

Knighthood Waters of the Nile Opinion for Mr by David Ryley (1950-1960). I^G YPT since the revolution— and barracuda— all this still 'T'HERE is a child’s game called *-^and Cairo in particular— is a remembered as though it had * “ Millionaire” which is play­ land o f mixtures and contradic­ happened only last week. ed by moving figures around a H. Woolley tions, the old and the new living The holiday lasted three | board in accordance with in­ together, side by side, and yet months and then Nigel and Nico structions contained in cards iy|R Harold Woolley, president each one struggling to emerge returned to England for post­ drawn from a pack. The game 1 1 of the National Farmers’ j dominant. graduate work. Martin and I is won when one of the players Union, received a knighthood in ; The new, the way of life after stayed in Egypt, Martin as a succeeds in accumulating one the Queen’s Birthday Honours in the revolution, the industrialisa­ j musician and myself as a uni- j million imaginary pounds and June for his services to farming. thus becomes the “ Million­ tion, the organisation, the un­ j versity lecturer. Mr Woolley, who is 58, is a witting westernisation, all under We spent nine more months in aire.” One of the cards contains the following legend : “ What brother of Blackburn business­ the hand of Nasser, are all fight­ Egypt, a very happy nine months. men Mr W. E. Woolley and Mr ing for a civilisation that has been We grew to like many of the will the future bring ? Advance Ewart Woolley, and was a pupil dormant since the days of the people and to trust very few of 21 squares and see.” at Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar Pharoahs. them. Nineteen sixty-four was a tur­ School from 1919 to 1923. The old, the strict Islamic We learned to circumvent bulent year which saw new religion, the traditions of 2,000 bureaucracy and that in Egypt leaders appointed or elected on He went to Woodhouse Grove years, the laziness and unwilling­ money speaks louder than words. both sides of the Iron Curtain School, Yorkshire, after leaving ness to accept responsibility, the We got to know people who and which endured its fair share Queen Elizabeth’s, and then to inborn desire to get something mattered and learned to keep our of violence in the Near and Far the Lancashire County Council ' for nothing and the cunning to mouths shut to people who did East and the Congo. It is not agricultural college at Hutton, do so, all this has little place in near Preston, before starting not. insignificant that the year which the new Egypt, but it will cause commenced with such climatic farming on his own account. We found that the average the revolution much indigestion gentleness should hurl out in a Egyptian was rather like a child He now farms more than 500 for a long time to come. flurry of snow, hail, wind, and who has suddenly been given the acres on the Cheshire plain, and These observations come from rain. has a herd of 150 mainly pedigree a very interesting year spent in responsibility of adulthood and We in this country face the British Friesian attested cows. Egypt. It all started when four is rather bewildered by it— and He was one of the pioneers in wandering types left England in we learned to treat him that way. new year with a new Government grade A milk and in the attesta­ July, 1963, for a holiday in Egypt. We experienced wonderful and most people must be won­ tion o f dairy herds. These four were Martin Tol- hospitality everywhere and a new dering what the future will bring. The Labour Party promised us He was first elected president son, an Old Blackburnian, Nigel health given by endless sun. Ellis and Nico Athanassiates, But most of all, I think, we that if they were elected to power o f the NFU in 1960, having been they would give us a Socialist deputy president in three previ­ Manchester University graduates, learned that the world is a lot bigger than the packaged security alternative and this they seem ous years and on two occasions and myself. that we accept so easily here in determined to do despite the vice-president. It was a holiday that contained so many things that will never be England, and I hope we have smallness of the majority. He has played a leading part forgotten. The unbelievable profited by it. Already the social legislators in the union’s work, particularly Luxor temples and the tombs Egyptians say that once you have been at work and December as chairman of the Parliamentary of the Valley of Kings ; the have tasted the waters o f the 17 saw the promised Protection Committee and as an employers’ great dam at Aswan ; the typic­ Nile, you will return again some from Eviction Act receive the representative on the Agricul­ ally English climb up the Great day. I shall, but only as a Royal Assent. tural Wages Board. Pyramid at midday in August ; tourist— and a tourist who knows The purpose of the Act is to He was chairman of the Agri­ the underwater fights with sharks the ropes at that. afford interim protection to the cultural Apprentices’ Council tenant of the unscrupulous land­ from 1949 to 1960, and has lord by making it a criminal represented Cheshire on the Passed 40 attend offence, punishable by fine or Council of the Royal Agricul­ imprisonment, to evict a tenant Mr Michael Entract (23), of tural Society for many years. without a court order, and by Pleckgate Road, Blackburn, has He is also a member of the church giving to the judges a discre­ passed the final examination of tionary power to suspend an evic­ British team on the Canada- the Institute of Chartered tion order for a period of up to Committee of Accountants. the British Chambers of Com­ service 12 months. As a piece of interim IIIIII social legislation it seems fair merce, and has travelled exten­ The Old Blackburnians’ fourth and reasonable. sively in that capacity. i annual church service took place Mr and Mrs Woolley live at Judo tour on Sunday, 15 November, at St Whether one faces the future Hatton Heath, near Chester. Leeds University judo vice­ : James’s Church, Blackburn. with optimism or despair de­ They have four sons and two captain Ricky Rhoda (1950-1960) About 40 members and their pends entirely on one’s political daughters. of Preston New Road, Blackburn, families attended. outlook. One Conservative cynic toured Europe with the univer­ The vicar, the Rev W. David remarked on Christmas Day : sity judo team last summer. They Robinson (1942-1949), conduct­ “ Eat up—we shall be on rations visited Delft, Frankfurt, Munich, ed the service and preached. next year.” Venice, and both coasts of Italy. ; Mr N. Kingston was organist, On the other hand the Social­ Queen’s Scout j Lessons were read by Mr ist enthusiasts are convinced that IIIIII i William Hare, chairman of the with the present opportunities Eighteen-year-old Christopher 1 governors, and the headmaster, and leadership the golden age is Morris, a member of St George’s Associate Mr B. H. Kemball-Cook. The in sight. The Liberals are, as Presbyterian Church Scout collection of £7 2s was shared usual, as enigmatic as only they Mr Thomas G. Haselden, of between St James’s parochial can afford to be. Group, Blackburn, for the past Haston Lee Avenue, Blackburn, seven years, has been awarded church council and the School’s The year promises to be a a 25-year-old assistant technical Community Service Committee. his Queen’s Scout badge. examining officer to the Admir­ IIIIII turbulent one politically, with Christopher left Queen Eliza­ alty, has become an associate of great issues to be decided. Per­ beth’s Grammar School last the Textile Institute. Script editor haps turbulence is the right summer and went on a three- He was at QEGS from 1950 atmosphere for great decisions month archaeological dig at Win­ : to 1957 and gained his BSc Mr Wilfred Greatorex (42), and progress, and it is only a chester before going up to Dur­ degree in textile technology at an old boy of Queen Elizabeth’s myth that progress and prosper­ ham University, where he is Manchester University four years Grammar School, is now script ity go hand in hand with peace reading for honours in history ago. He has held his Admiralty editor of a television series, and calm— or should it be with archaeology. I post since December, 1961. “ Front Page Story.” complacency ? FEBRUARY 1965 MAGISTER 19 MANAGER OF NEW ° BNGHEKA0DMSG

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A N old boy of Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School, Mr Eric Beaumont, has been appointed production manager of a new transistor production section at Mullard Blackburn Works. Mr Beaumont is 38 and lives at 78 Parsonage Road, Blackburn. He attended the School from 1937 to 1942. He has been with Mullards since he left School and Malawi post for is now head of the valve- M r Justice production department. Mr Beaumont’s new appoint­ Southworth ment was announced on N o­ vember 13 when the company MR MARGERISON published details of its plans for Mr Justice Southworth (54) the important new development. was appointed Chief Justice of Mr Neil D. Margerison has Malawi (formerly Nyasaland) in 1 joined Messrs Blyth, Greene, July. He has been in Malawi Jourdain, and Co. Ltd., merchant since 1956, when he was appoint­ bankers, of London, as chairman Mr Michael Hamm, Pro­ ed Puisne Judge in Nyasaland fessor of Conducting at the and managing director of the after holding judicial appoint­ company’s Hong Kong subsidi­ Guildhall School of Music ments in Palestine, the Bahamas, and Drama, London, con­ ary, W. R. Loxley and Co. Ltd., and Tanganyika. ducted the BBC Scottish and associated Hong Kong com­ Orchestra at a concert in While in Palestine, he was panies. September. He was at severely injured in the terrorist Mr Margerison was a pupil at QEGS from 1944 to 1949. attack on the King David Hotel, QEGS from 1929 to 1935 and The concert was recorded, Jerusalem. studied art at Blackburn Tech­ and was broadcast in the Mr Justice Southworth, who nical College and later at Man­ Scottish Home Service on was at QEGS from 1921 to 1929, MR BEAUMONT chester University. December 28. achieved fame when heading the He joined the Army on the Southworth Commission, which At School, Mr Beaumont was outbreak of the Second World investigated an incident outside in Frobisher. Towards the end War and rose through the ranks a Blantyre hotel during Mr of the Second World War he to become a lieutenant-colonel. A new post Macmillan’s visit to Nyasaland joined the armed forces and Mr Margerison became a in 1960. served with REME, working on senior executive of Philips Elec­ He declared that he had found radar. trical Ltd. and later group general for chief no evidence that enough blood After studying at Blackburn manager and director of four had been spilled to fill a mustard Technical College, he became a subsidiary companies of Associ­ spoon, and not enough skin lost chartered electrical engineer and ated Television Ltd. to cover a postage stamp. was elected an Associate Mem- More recently he was manag­ inspector During the Second World War ^er Qf tjie institution of Electrical ing director of the European he was for a time Deputy Judge Engineers in 1956. He has been Division of the J. Wrather Cor­ {"''HIEF Inspector John Alex- Advocate-General at Headquar­ ander Goldsborough took up in his present post for eight poration (USA). He is also a ters Eastern Command, India. new duties as second-in-com­ years. director of Gallery Film Produc­ He left the forces in 1946 with tions Ltd. mand at Accrington County Police the honorary rank of colonel. Mr Beaumont is married and headquarters at the beginning of has a 10-year-old daughter. His His wife, Mrs Olive M. Margerison, was awarded the December. j hobbies are colour photography, j Mr Goldsborough, who is 37, [ car rallying, fell walking, and MBE for her wartime services lives at 261 Brownhill Drive, M r F. Maudsley I listening to good music. He is as a member of Sir Winston Blackburn. He was born in ! a member of Blackburn Round Churchill’s staff. Accrington, and attended Queen Table. Elizabeth’s Grammar School is chief from 1938 to 1945. chemist On leaving School he went to New College, Oxford, and read Senior assistant for an honours degree in history. Mr Frank Maudsley (26), of He gained his BA degree in 1948 5 Moleside Close, Accrington, Power Petroleum solicitor and his M A in 1952. has been appointed chief chemist with J. B. Broadley Ltd., plastic- appointment Mr Goldsborough joined the Mr Jack Thompson, a former Lancashire County Police Force coated fabric manufacturers, of . I head boy of Queen Elizabeth’s in 1950 and served as a constable Mr Harry Wilkinson, of 91 Grammar School, has been ap- Mr Maudsley, who was at at Aintree, Old Trafford, and : 1 Bourne Way, Hayes, Bromley, j pointed senior assistant solicitor to Seaforth. He went to the county QEGS from 1949 to 1955, joined Kent, has been appointed fuel oil the Cocker Chemical Co. Ltd., the Town Clerk of Bury. He was headquarters in 1956 and was j manager of the Power Petroleum at QEGS from 1947 to 1954. promoted sergeant in 1957. He ; of Oswaldtwistle, as a research Co. Ltd. transferred to Bury in 1960 and assistant when he left school. After service with the RAF in in 1962 he moved to Accrington He later taught science at Raw­ Mr Wilkinson was at QEGS Aden, Mr Thompson (28) went to Exeter College, Oxford, and for a short time. tenstall, and more recently worked from 1936 to 1941. After an in a technical capacity for engineering career of 14 years in took his degree. He was articled Mr Goldsborough was promo­ to the Town Clerk of Watford ted inspector in September, 1962, William Blythe and Co. Ltd., j the Royal Navy, he worked for a chemical manufacturers, of firm of combustion engineers and early in 1963 was appointed and returned to the county head­ an assistant solicitor to the Town quarters to take charge of one of Church, near Accrington. before joining the Power Petro­ Mr Maudsley, who is married, leum Co. in 1958. He has Clerk of Bolton. the two branches of organisation ! His wife is also an Oxford and method study, dealing studied externally and took a written a number of technical BSc degree of London Univer­ ! papers and articles on industrial graduate. They have a young mainly with establishment. He daughter. became chief inspector in 1963. sity in 1959. I oil-burning equipment. OLD BLACKS HAVE A GREAT RUN IN 2 CUP STRUGGLES

the first time. Despite atrocious 'T'HIS season is proving to be I ground conditions because of a * the best the Old Blacks heavy frost, the Old Blacks FC has had for some time, with stormed to a 3— 1 victory. all four teams doing very well. Records so far this season :— The First X I has had as good FIRST XI : P 21, W 11, D 6, a run in the FA Amateur Cup as L 4, For 49, Against 38. any old boys’ side ever had. They SECOND XI : P 15, W 9, won their division and got into D 3, L 3, For 36, Against 25. LOBAGS GOLF the last qualifying round among This team are leading their some of the exempted clubs. league. They beat the Old Salfordians THIRD XI : P 13, W 10, COMPETITION 2— 1 ; Chadderton FC 1—0 ; D 3, L 0, For 49, Against 22. Whalley Range 3— 2 ; and Chlo­ Also league leaders. ride Rees. 2— 1 after an away STARTS AGAIN EDDIE WALTON FOURTH XI : P 14, W 7, 1— 1 draw. D 2, L 5, For 34, Against 36. As a result of an appeal by But United gave due, of course, to the many cup- j Position, sixth. Mr Ken Forbes, Old Blacks’ golf the team an 8— 0 licking. This ties— but have so far been beaten secretary, in the last issue o f is no disgrace, as Skelmersdale only once. The defence is playing splend­ M a g i s t e r , the Lancashire Old are one of the leading clubs in Boys’ Amateur Golfing Society’s the First Division of the Lan­ idly, with centre-half and skipper GOT A PIANO? Eddie Walton and left-half Terry annual competition for the Lord cashire Combination. Morley Trophy (above), which In the Lancashire Amateur Barton outstanding. The Old Blacks FC are hoping lapsed some years ago, is to be Cup the Old Rivingtonians were Two new players, goal-keeper to build an extension to the Colin Duerden and left-winger pavilion at Lammack some time | resumed in May at Preston. easily beaten 5— 1. Then the Any old boys’ association in­ Old Blacks entertained Blackpool Dion Partington, both recent soon. When we do, we shall | school-leavers, have strengthened need a piano. Any offers ? terested in competing can get Rangers, who put on a very good more details from Mr A. L. display and handed out a 5— 1 the side this season. Write to Bill Lazenby, 80 Walter In the annual Boxing Day Street, Blackburn. Telephone : Knipe, Crossways, Bowring Park defeat. Road, Liverpool 14, who has In the league the side are a lot game, Stuart Holding captained home, Blackburn 52067 ; office, been appointed L o b a g s secretary # of games behind the leaders— the visiting Universities’ X I for Darwen 71444. EYES UP— OLD BLACKS MEET FOR CRICKET, TENNIS The Old Blackburnians beat the School by three wickets with four minutes to spare in the annual cricket match at Alex­ andra Meadows on June 26. The School made a sporting declaration at 144 for five (Grog­ an 51 and R. Holt 35 in his first game for the First XI). The Old Blacks scored at two runs a minute in beating the clock, McLeod hitting 58 and N. Brown 28 not out. Barton took three of their wickets for 28 and Hart two for 42. The Staff, the Old Blacks, and the School played in the annual three-way American tennis tour­ nament at Crosshill on the same evening. Roger Rozee and Ellis Met­ calfe won with 27 games, and Mrs Joan Edwardson and Robert Ball were runners-up with 23 games. Teams were— Staff : Mrs Edwardson, Albert Eastham, Ellis Metcalfe, Peter Standen ; Old Blacks : Roger Rozee, Rob­ ert Ball, Michael Rae, John Sutton ; School : David Walsh, David Haworth, Colin Berry, John Smith. A draw was made for partners The cricket captains, Richard Grogan (School) and each couple played every Joan Edwardson and Albert Eastham and Peter Haydock(OBs) toss up. other couple the best of 7 games. practise before the tennis match.

M a g i s t e r is edited and published by Thomas Edward Sharratt, 49 Kentmere Drive, Cherry Tree, Blackburn, and printed by Thomas Briggs (Blackburn) Ltd., Duke Street, Blackburn, for the Old Blackburnians’ Association. Copyright Old Blackburnians’ Association, 1965. MAGISTER JOURNAL OF THE OLD BLACKBURNIANS’ ASSOCIATION

Butt Probrisr No. 5 April, 1965 Price Is GOVERNORS NAME NEW HEAD Knighthood ]V jR DOUGLAS J. COULSON (47), headmaster of for Mr Collyer’s School, Horsham, Sussex, is to be the next headmaster o f Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School. Justice He will take up his new duties in September in succession to Mr Brian H. Kemball-Cook, who has been appointed headmaster Southworth of Bedford Modern School. 'T'HE Chief Justice of Malawi, M r Coulson’s appointment was Mr Frederick Southworth,who announced by the School Govern­ was a pupil at Queen Elizabeth’s ors on March 26th. Grammar School from 1921 to SIR HAROLD Mr Coulson was born at 1929, received a knighthood in Pocklington, Yorkshire, and was the New Year Honours List. Sir Frederick, who will be 55 educated at Pocklington School A letter from and St John’s College, Cam­ in May, went to Malawi— then bridge. Nyasaland— as an assistant judge Sir Harold in 1955. He is a keen rugby player and On leaving Queen Elizabeth’s, Derbyshire coach. He was captain o f his Sir Frederick went to Exeter school X V and represented the College, Oxford, and was later (")N page three appear a letter Yorkshire public schools at the called to the Bar. ^ and memoir from Sir Harold game. He became Deputy Judge Derbyshire, one of the most Advocate General in India during distinguished old boys of Queen He was also school shooting the Second World War, and in captain and won his school 1946 was Crown Counsel for Elizabeth’s Grammar School. MR COULSON Sir Harold, who will be 79 cricket colours. Palestine. on Christmas Day lives at He was appointed Crown In 1936 he was elected a Dol­ He joined the Royal Artillery Lindsey Lodge Farm, Hadleigh, Counsel for Tanganyika in 1947. man Exhibitioner at St John’s, in 1940, was commissioned in near Ipswich, Suffolk. In August, 1951, he became where he read English honours. 1941, and served with anti­ He entered QEGS in 1900 and Attorney General o f the Bahamas aircraft units in India and Burma was head boy from 1902 to 1905, He played for Cambridge at and in August, 1952, was ap­ from 1942 to 1946. when he won an open scholarship rugby, won his college colours, pointed Queen’s Counsel in the to Sidney Sussex College, Cam­ and was an active member o f the He was mentioned in des­ Bahamas. bridge. college and university music patches and rose to the rank of He was twice Acting Governor After a distinguished univer­ societies as a pianist and singer. acting lieutenant colonel. of the Bahamas, and was Acting sity career, Sir Harold taught in After graduating in 1939, Mr After the war Mr Coulson Chief Justice from July to London until he was called to the ! Coulson studied for a Diploma joined the staff o f Merchant October, 1954. Bar in 1911. He practised on the in Education at Cambridge Uni­ Taylors’ School and in 1952 he Sir Frederick was appointed Northern Circuit. versity Training College for became headmaster o f Sir an Assistant Judge in the High As a major, he commanded Schoolmasters. Thomas Adams’ Grammar Court o f Nyasaland in January, artillery in France during the School, Wem, Shropshire. 1955, and a year later became First World War and won the Puisne Judge. He was appointed to his Military Cross. Promotions Manager He was Acting Chief Justice present position nine years ago He was a prominent Liberal Mr Mark Pattison (1936-1942) from January to August, 1956, and is prominent in public life in Lancashire during the 1920s and was appointed to his present o f Alexandra Road, Blackburn, in the Horsham area. He is the and unsuccessfully contested the has been appointed promotions position in July last year. author o f two English textbooks. Clitheroe and Royton divisions. manager of the Lancashire Even­ Re-elected He was appointed King’s ing Post, Preston. His wife, Mrs Betty Coulson, Sir Harold Woolley (1919- Counsel in 1928, Commissioner is a trained nurse, and met her 1923) has been re-elected for his o f Assize in 1932, and Manx husband while serving with sixth successive year as president Judge of Appeal in 1933. Chairman Queen Alexandra’s Royal Army of the National Farmers’ Union. Sir Harold was knighted by Nursing Corps in Burma during Mr W. E. T. Walsh (1924- At Leyland King George V on October 8, 1930) has been elected chairman the war. Mr Eric Greenwood (1950- 1934, having been appointed o f the recently-formed Blackburn Chief Justice o f Bengal three 1957), of 24 Wythburn Avenue, Abbeyfield Society, which buys Cherry Tree, Blackburn, is now months earlier. houses for elderly people. teaching at Leyland Methodist He held this position for 12 ■Ill Our pictures years, and on his retirement in Junior School. 1946 established an orchard at In Zambia All pictures in this issue of Chairman his present home. M r David Ryley (1950-1960) M agister are the property of Mr Tom Sharratt (1949-1956) Sir Harold was chief guest at has taken up a research post in the Lancashire Evening Tele­ has been elected chairman o f the the association’s annual dinner metallurgy with the Selection graph and are reproduced by East Lancashire branch o f the in 1957. Trust Copper Co. in Zambia. kind permission o f the Editor. National Union o f Journalists. 2 MAGISTER APRIL 1965 MEMORIAL SERVICE SHINE IN THE RAIN WITH FOR MR HOLDEN LD boys o f Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School travelled O from many parts o f the country to attend the memorial service for Mr Arthur Holden at Blackburn Cathedral on February 20. Mr Holden, headmaster o f the School from 1919 to 1947, died on Christmas eve, aged 83. The congregation included his two sons, Mr Basil M. Holden, Rector of Glasgow Academy, and Dr Roger Holden, of Manor House, Much Wenlock, Shrop­ shire, together with old boys, past and present members of TAILORED IN staff, governors, friends, and prefects. EXCLUSIVE ‘CH ANSIL’ Mr Holden’s two favourite 'What gives this weather­ hymns, “ Be Thou my guardian proof the luxury look ? New and my guide ” and “ He who ‘Chansil’, the fabric that would valiant be,” which were looks and feels like silk; often sung at morning prayers and the impeccable in Big School during his head- M r G. Norman Forbes, Dhobi styling. With single mastership, were included in chairman of the Old Black- breasted button-through burnians’ Association, was front, two-way collar, inset the service. T h ; headmaster, Mr. B. H. presented with an inscribed front sleeves, raglan back Kemball-Cook, read the lesson, silver salver at a dinner at sleeves and vertical. welt and the service was conducted the White Bull Hotel, Black­ pockets. In Charcoal Black, burn, on February 16 to mark Birch Grey or Smoke Blue. by the o f Blackburn, the Very Rev. Norman Robinson. his 25 years as a director of 10 10 0 •£ . . . The address was given by Blackburn Rovers. Air an Old Blackburnian, the Rev Forbes, who was a pupil at 1 PENNY STREET Thomas L. Walsh, Vicar of QEGS from 1916 to 1922, BLACKBURN Staveley-in-Cartmel, Ulverston. is a former chairman of the GRAYS Rovers and is on the Football Association Council and the Rotary Chairman council of the Lancashire Football Association. to visit USA Mr George Armistead (1924- MR NORTHAM 1930), headmaster o f Longshaw Junior School, Blackburn, and founder president o f Blackburn West Rotary Club, has been Mr Percy C. Northam, who elected chairman of Rotary Dis­ taught Latin at Queen Elizabeth’s MULLARD BLACKBURN trict 119 and in May will Grammar School from 1909 to attend the Rotary International 1935, celebrated his 90th birth­ MULLARD LIMITED Assembly at Lake Placid, New day on March 23. York State. Mr Northam, who was form master of 3A for many years, Managing director lives at Weathercots, Sidford, who employ some 6,000 people in the Sidmouth, South Devon. development and production of radio Mr William Desmond Carr | (1939-1945), o f Grenville, St Hull master and television valves, electronic devices Mary’s Hill, Sunninghill, Ascot, Mr David M. Child (1951- Berks., has been appointed man­ 1961), o f 14 Brantfell Road, and fine wire, offer excellent opportunities aging director of AIC (Australia) Blackburn, has been appointed to young men interested in a career Pty. Ltd., of Sydney, a member a geography and history master i of the Inbucon Group of manage­ at Hull Grammar School, and in electronics. ment consultant companies. will take up his new duties in September. New Address Sub-editor Mr Christopher C. Davies Mr Graeme Stanton (1949- has moved from Blackburn and 1955) has been appointed a is now living at The Grange, sub-editor on the Daily Mail, Full details of current vacancies and conditions 48 Lightridge Road, Fixby, Manchester. Mr Stanton, who may be obtained from the Huddersfield (tel. Huddersfield is 25, lives at 51 East Park Road, 20955). Blackburn. PLANT PERSONNEL OFFICER, MULLARD BLACKBURN SCOUTER HONOURED Mr Harold Burrows (1913- Group Scoutmaster o f the Wood­ PHILIPS ROAD, 1922), one of East Lancashire’s lands Scout Group, Blackburn. BLACKBURN leading Scouters and secretary Mr Burrows became a Scout of the Old Blackburnians’ Associ­ in 1918, with the School troop, ation for more than 25 years, was and in 1922 he helped to form presented with a coloured photo­ the Parish Church troop, which graph o f himself in January to later became the Woodlands mark his 40 years’ service as troop. <&nttn Grammar Ikljool Blackburn

OLD BLACKBURNIANS’ ASSOCIATION

MEMBERSHIP LIST

April, 1965 President : Sir Benjamin Ormerod

C hairm an : G. N. Forbes

Vice-Chairman : E. C. Marsden

Secretary : H. Burrows

Treasurer : F. Bury

Committee : B. Birtwistle G. Birtwistle E. R. Blackshaw C. K. Collow P. L. S. Dixon A. Eastham J. D. Forbes W . K. Forbes T. Hindle F. J. Jones N. Jepson B. H. Kemball-Cook H. King W. Lazenby R. I. Maughan W . H. Proctor J. E. Sagar J. Sharpies T. E. Sharratt R. W. Wallis W . E. T. Walsh J. W arner

f Honours, decorations, and qualifications are omitted from this list for the sake of brevity. Corrections should be sent to the Treasurer, Old Blackburnians’ Association, Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School, West Park Road, Blackburn, Lancashire.

BATES, H. (29-38). BLACKWELL. T. J. (53-60), 14 Cochrane Street, Rydal School, A B Falkirk, Stirlingshire. Colwyn Bay, North Wales. ABBOT, J. (21-29), BAINBRIDGE. C. (37-43), BATEY, B. (40-44). BLAND, P. H. (57-63), The Hall, Caelon, 9 Links Road, 234 Torrisholme Road, 32 Birch Hall Avenue, Newport, Mon. Marple, Stockport, Cheshire. Lancaster. Darwen. ABBOTT, D. J. (56-63), BAILEY, D. P. (51-61), BATEY, I. C. (47-52), BLEASDALE, D. (37-41), 54 Brownhill Road, 42 York Crescent, " Rycroft,” I The Crescent, 125 Ramsgreave Drive, Blackburn. Blackburn. | Cherry Tree, Blackburn. Blackburn. A IN SW O R TH . H. (14-20), | BAKER, F. (31-36), BATTERS BY, A. (27-34), BLUNDELL, J. W . (27-32), 53 Stradbroke Grove, 72 Melville Grove, High Heaton, 46 Vardar Avenue, 9 East Park Avenue, Buckhursthill, Essex. Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 7. Clarkston, Glasgow. * Blackburn. A IN SW O R TH , R. E. (36-41), BALDW IN, J. S. (49-59), BAUER. P. P. (41-45). BOARDW ELL. G. M. (55-63). 95 Leamington Road, 2 Abbots Court, Abbots Close, Heros Textiles Ltd., Albion Mill, 63 Balmoral Road, Blackburn. Sale, Cheshire. Gt Harwood. Accrington.

ALKER, R. (21-25), BALL. D. A. (59-64), BAXENDALE, A. W. (56-61), BOLTON, D. J. (52-59), 111 Victoria Road, 213 Bolton Road, 62 Exeter Street, 8 Wellfield Road, Fulwood, Preston. Blackburn. Blackburn. Blackburn.

ALLEN, E. ( - ), BALL. R. H. (52-62), BAYLIE, H. (18-24), BOLTON, D. R. (57-64), 32 Vancouver Crescent, " Southwood,” 12 Assheton Road, 3 Grant Street, 7 Azalea Road, Blackburn. Blackburn. Blackburn. Blackburn. ALLISTE, A. (58-64), BALMER, D. (47-52), BAYLIE, H. H. (45-55), BOLTON, F. ( - ), 28 Alexandra Road, “ Corran,” Osbaldeston Lane, 3 Grant Street, 7 Azalea Road, Walton-le-dale, Preston. Osbaldeston, nr. Blackburn. Blackburn. Blackburn. ALLSUP, D. M. (55-63), BAMBER, R. H. (53-61), BEAUMONT, D. E. (50-58), BOLTON, F. R. (48-57), '* Norwood,” 9 Infirmary Road, St James’ Vicarage, 10 Moorfield Avenue, " Claremont,” Whalley New Road, Blackburn. Haslingden, Rossendale. Blackburn. Langho. ALLSUP, J. (24-29), BAMFORD, L. P. (25-30). BEAUMONT. E. (37-42), BOLTON. G. K. (57-64), 305 Preston Old Road, “ Burnshill,” Helensburgh, “ Dalegarth,” 78 Parsonage Road, 8 Wellfield Road, Blackburn. Scotland. Blackburn. Blackburn.... ALLSUP, R. (20-29), BAMFORD. W . H. (30-35), BEAUMONT. T. P. (47-54), BOLTON. J. (24-30). “ Norwood,” 9 Infirmary Road, 4 Moorfield Avenue, Ramsgreve, 149 Lammack Road, 8 Wellfield Road. Blackburn. Blackburn. Blackburn. Blackburn.

ALLSUP, R. D. (55-62), BANCROFT, D. H. (15-18), BE AVIS. T. R. S. (57-61), BOLTON, J. E. (55-60), 163 Shorrock Lane, “ Highfield,” Whalley Road, 24 Adelaide Terrace, “ Vermont,” 12 Shadsworth Road. Blackburn. Wilpshire. Blackburn. Blackburn. ALM O N D, G. C. (30-35), BANCROFT, W . H. (43-50). BEETHAM. M. J. (55-59), BOLTON. J. M. (31-36), 120 Conway Road, “ Bodhyfryd,” Beard wood Drive, 34 Willow Trees Drive, 108 Lynwood Road, Sale, Cheshire. Blackburn. Blackburn. Blackburn. ALM O N D , J. (38-43), BANNISTER, P. S. (52-59), BELL. D. W . (56-61), BOLTON. M. T. J. (47-52), 457 Whalley New Road, 88 Ram Gorse, 14 Somerset Avenue, 422 Audley Range, Blackburn. Harlow, Essex. Wilpshire. Blackburn. ALM O N D, P. (57-64), BANNISTER. M. (56-63), BENNETT. A. T. (51-58), BOLTON. P. (00-08), 101 Rockcliffe Street, 3 Cranborne Terrace, 'Strathmore/ 345 Livesey Branch Road “ Bradbourne,” Kimpton. Blackburn. Blackburn. Blackburn. Hitchin, Herts. AMBROSE, D. E. (51-62), BARKER, D. (55-60), BENTLEY. F. W . (32-39), BO ND. P. J. (54-61), “ Brunhill,” Thorpe Green, 25 Sandon Street, 102 Lammack Road, 4 Linden Avenue, Brinscall, Chorley. Blackburn. Blackburn. Blackburn. A NDERSO N . D. M. (57-64), BARKER, J. R. (56-63), BERRY, C. Y. (56-64), BRACKEN. J. S. (52-60). 79 Roe Lee Park, 88 St Clement Street, “ Ashmead,” 201 Croston Road, 99 Cromac Terrace, Whalley Road, Blackburn. Blackburn. Farington Moss, Leyland. Altham West, nr Accrington. APPLETON, D. (36-42), BARKER, K. L. (32-40), BIRTWELL, J. G. K. (51-56), BRADBURNE, A. F. (55-62), “ Pythorn Meadows,” Whalley Road, 9 Cranborne Terrace, “ Glen View,” Preston New Road, 8 Ravenswing Avenue, Wilpshire. Blackburn. Samlesbury. Blackburn. ARMISTEAD, B. ( - ), BARLOW , J. ( - ), BIRTWELL, M. E. (21-28). BRADLEY, H. (31-37), 4 Wythburn Avenue, 10 Bell View Close, “ Flax Moss,” Limefield Avenue, 12 Beresford Road, Feniscowles, Blackburn. Windsor, Berks. Whalley. Blackburn. ARMISTEAD, G. (24-30), BARLOW . S. L. (52-56), BIRTWELL, Rev S. (25-34), BRADLEY. H. (34-41), 238 Pleckgate Road, " Ash Meadows,” 90 Royal Avenue, Rector, St Gile's Church, 46 Hafod Park. Blackburn. Onchan, Douglas, I.O.M. Oxford. Mold, Flintshire. ARMISTEAD, W . (18-24), BARNES. F. (28-34), BIRTWELL, W . (31-36), BRADLEY. K. N. (50-58), Christ's Hospital, 22 St Mark's Place, " Granton,” 8 Warren Drive, Cemetry Lodge, Whalley New Road, Horsham, Sussex. Blackburn. Bridge Park, Newton-le-Willows, Lancs. Blackburn. ASHTON, D. J. (57-64), BARNES, F. (47-52), BIRTWISTLE. B. (48-57), BRADSHAW , G. (35-42), 115 Montague Street, 368 Walmersley Road, 60 Byrom Street, 37 Branston Avenue, Farnsfield, Blackburn. Bury, Lancs. Blackburn. nr Newark, Notts. ASHCROFT, R. A. (45-52), BARNES, R. G. (36-42), BIRTWISTLE, G. (47-54), I BRETHERTON, K. (35-40), 3928 Vincent Place, The Mount, Fernyhalgh Lane, Roe Lee Pharmacy, 84 Lammack Road, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Fulwood, Preston, Blackburn. Blackburn.

ASHTON, A. (54-61), BARRETT, N. W. (35-40), BISHOP, A. J. (55-60). BREWER, J. (50-61), 34 Winston Road, Whiteways, Branch Road, St Cyrus, Trout Rise, Loud water, 14 Westgate, Fulwood, Blackburn. Mellor Brook, nr Blackburn. Rickmansworth, Herts. Preston. ASKEW , F. L. (29-39), BARRON, Dr D. W. (46-53), BLACKSHAW , A. (46-51), BREWER, M. (50-57), 230 Revidge Road, 24 Wilworth Crescent, 7 Yew Tree Drive, 212 Fylde Road, Blackburn. Blackburn. Blackburn. Southport. ASTLEY, D. J. (55-62), BARTON. T. A. (47-54), I BLACKSHAW , E. R. (45-54), i BRIERLEY, S. E. R. ( - ), 26 Brownhill Road, " Trevene,” 68 Mitton Road, | 26 Tower Road, Feniscliffe, Barker House, Barker Lane, Blackburn. Whalley. i Blackburn. Mellor. ASTLEY, F. A. (20-26), BARTON, T. A. M. (54-61), BLACKSHAW , K. F. (43-49). BRIGGS, D. (20-26), 9 Vancouver Crescent, Fulwood Railway Hotel, 80 32 Mellor Lane, " Alameda,” 2 Manor Crescent. Blackburn. Road, Ribbleton, nr Preston. Mellor. Manor Road, Guildford, Surrey. ATHERTON, P. D. (43-51), BATE MAN. D. E. (57-64), BLACKSHAW , T. (52-62), BRIGGS, J. ( - ), " Galen,” Carham Road, 252 Pleckgate Road, I 26 Tower Road, Feniscliffe, 76 Highfield Road, Blackburn. Blackburn. Blackburn. Chelmsford, Essex.

(i) BRIGGS. N. D. (27-33), CH ARNLEY. K. (27-33), IC R A N K SH A W , P. J. (40-45), 24 The Crescent, Cherry Tree, 563 Devonshire Road, “ Silverdale,” Livesey Branch Road, Blackburn. c Blackpool. Blackburn. BRISCOE, A. E. (02-06), CAITHNESS. Dr H. P. (03-10). CHARNLEY. R. S. (46-53). CR AW FO RD -GR U N D Y, F. A. H. (57-64), 33 Preston New Road, Stewart Place, 28 Quernmore Road, “ Ardmore,” 6 Billinge Avenue, Blackburn. Garmouth, Morayshire. Caton, nr Lancaster. Blackburn.

BROGDEN, H. (18-27), CALDER, I. (52-59), CHILD. S. M. (53-64). CROASDALE, H. O. (34-38). The Schoolhouse, Dyke Road, 39 London Road, 14 Brantfell Road, 118 Greenside Avenue, Brighton & Hove 4, Sussex. Blackburn. Blackburn. Blackburn. BROOKS. G. W. (42-49), CALDERBANK, J. (23-29), CHIPPENDALE, N. G. (47-54), CROASDALE. Dr R. (41-45). Flat 9, 99 Masefield Crescent. 21 Bacon Lane, Kingsbury, 278 Oxford Gardens, 60 Onslow Gardens. Burton-upon-Trent, Staffs. London, N.W.9. Stafford. London, S. W.7. BROUGHTO N. G. P. (51-58), CALVERT. G. (55-62). CLARKE, R. M. J. (57-64), CROFT, B. W . (47-56), 35 Laburnum Park. Bradshaw, “Willow House.” Mellor Lane, 75 Livesey Branch Road, 36 George Street, Bolton. Mellor, nr Blackburn. Blackburn. Perth, Scotland. B RO W N. A. H. (31-37), CALVERT, H. L. (52-59), CLARKE. R. W . (34-40). C R O N SH A W , D. L. B. (40-43). 20 Westland Avenue, " Willow House,” Mellor Lane, “ Hillside,” White Road. 8 Braeside, Bolton. Mellor, nr Blackburn. Blackburn. Blackburn. BRO W N. C. (59-64), CALVERT. J. (28-32), CLAYTON. J. R. (51-58). CROOK, J. D. (52-59), 202 Pringle Street, 23 Woodlands Drive, 4 Park Walk, Newton. " Greenway,” 133 Lincoln Road, Blackburn. Whalley. Chester. Blackburn.

B RO W N. G. A. (55-63), CALVERT, Dr W. (26-33), CLAYTON, W . H. (30-38). CROSS, W . C. L. (20-24), “ Fairfield,” 329 Preston Old Road, ** Oaklands,” 54 Devonshire Road, 46 Willow Avenue, Idle. 4 Gorse Road, Feniscliffe, Blackburn. Devonport Park, Stockport. Bradford, 2, Yorks. Blackburn. BRO W N , H. (36-40), CARO LIN, A. (35-40), CLOUGH, J. W. ( - ), CROSSLEY, J. (32-38), 189 Lammack Road, 10 Dunster Road. Jackson’s Bank, Lower Farm, Tockington, Blackburn. Southport. Balderstone, nr Blackburn. Bristol. BR O W N . H. W . (32-37), CARPENTER. Dr A. (29-38), COAR. A. (26-31), ; CROSSLEY. M. (56-64), 94 Infirmary Street, 6 Woodlands Park, Girton, Fold House, Church Lane, 9 St Michael’s Street. Blackburn. Cambridge. . Blackburn. BRO W N, J. F. (57-63), CARR, W . D. (39-45), COE. G. D. ( - ), CROSSLEY. W. L. (19-24). 202 Pringle Street, " Grenville,” St Mary’s Hill, ** Pendle,” 6 Baggallay Street, “ Highfield,” Deepdene Park Road. Blackburn. Sunninghill, Ascot, Berks. Hereford. Dorking, Surrey. BR O W N . D r J. K. (27-35), CARTER. G. (51-58), CO GGINS. F. (26-31), CROW THER, D. P. ( - ), 2 Delph Lane, 11 Pine Street. 4 Woodlands Drive, Blackburn. Blackburn. Windsor.

B RO W N. R. B. (50-56), CATLO W . M. W. (52-59), COLBERT. H. (27-32). CROW THER, F. (36-41), “ Loughriss,” 226 Burnley Road, 357 Accrington Road, I Observatory Road, 52 Winston Road, . Blackburn. Blackburn. Blackburn.

B RO W N, R. D. (48-53), CATLO W , P. J. (49-56), COLLIER. L. D. ( - ). CRUMBLEHULME, W. D. (22-25), 252 Todmorden Road, " Windy Knowe,” Whitehall Road, I Braeside, 104 Derby Street, Burnley. Darwen. Blackburn. Bolton. BRUNSKILL, J. (52-56), CATO N, J. (19-27), COLLINGE, D. K. J. (51-59). CULSHAW , L. K. (53-61), “ Oulton,” Myerscough Road, 320 Preston Old Road, “ Highbury.” Ribchester Road, 106 Pleckgate Road, Mellor Brook, nr Blackburn. Blackburn. Clayton-le-Dale. Blackburn. BRUNSKILL, K. C. (42-51). CATTERALL, R. J. (56-64), COLLISON, E. (32-39), j CUMBERBACH, E. ( - ), 81 Bank Top, “ Grey Friars,” Ashton Lane, “ Higher Ravenswing,” 8 Norwood Avenue, Blackburn. Longridge, nr Preston. | Revidge Raod, Blackburn. Blackburn. BRUNSKILL. R. (48-53), CATTERNS, B. G. ( - ), CO LLO W , G. K. ( - ), CUNLIFFE, A. W. (34-39), “ Oulton,” Myerscough Road, '* Tidcombe Manor,” 3 St Silas’s Road. 3 Liverpool Road, Mellor Brook, nr Blackburn. nr Malborough, Wilts. Blackburn. , reston. BULLOCK, P. W . (29-34), CAU N CE, D. (56-63), CO NNELL. D. (55-62). CUTLER, F. S. (18-22), 6 Ravenswing Avenue, 3 Whiteley Avenue, | '* The Homestead,” Pleasington, “ Dutton,” 18 West Park Road, Blackburn. Blackburn. Blackburn. Blackburn. BULLOUGH. N. R. (50-60). CAVE. J. E. (36-41), CO O K, H. (21-29), 130 Highton Terrace, Redlam, “ Tirrill,” Suton, Town Hall, Blackburn. Wymondham, Norfolk. Pontypool, Mon. D BULLOUGH. R. S. (24-29). CAVE, S. R. (12-18), COOPER. J. (35-41), D A N SO N . J. Jnr. ( - ), 130 Highton Terrace, Redlam, 48 Marine Parade. 52 Gregories Road, 5 Woodlands Avenue, Cherry Tree, Blackburn. Brighton, I, Sussex. Beaconsfield, Bucks. Blackburn. BURKE. W. L. ( - ). CH A D BU R N , J. M. (22-30), CO TTON. A. (57-67), DARK. Dr J. F. (30-39), “ Hillside,” 34 Gib Lane, Tutor, C.l. of Taxes Training Centre, 9 Franklin Street, 27 Framingham Road, Brooklands, Blackburn. Somerset House, London, W.C.2. ( Blackburn. Sale, Cheshire. BURNELL. F. (41-43), C H A D W IC K . P. C. (43-51), COUNSELL, B. G. (26-31), DAVIES. C. C. (52-59). 15 Victoria Avenue, Cherry Tree. “ Braeside,” 64 Preston Old Road, 29 Lime Grove. Thornton, The Grange. 48 Lightridge Road, Blackburn. Cherry Tree, Blackburn. , Blackpool. Fixby, Huddersfield, Yorks. BURNS. J. (25-28), CH A D W IC K , P. D. (54-60), COUPE, D. (55-63), DAVIES, G. M. ( - ). 9 Grace Street, Clayton Hey Fold Farm, 12 , Blackburn. Clayton-le-dale, nr Blackburn. Rishton.

BURROW S, H. (13-22), C H A D W IC K . R. (56-62). C O W BU RN . K. C. (31-37), DAVIES, J. (47-52), “ Penarth,” West Park Road, 7 Malvern Avenue, 19 Kirkstone Avenue, 32 Chetwyn Avenue. Blackburn. Blackburn. Feniscowles, Blackburn. Bromley Cross, nr. Bolton. BURY, C. ( - ), CH A D W IC K . T. (15-19), I C O W BU RN . N. (31-36), DAVIES. J. D. (49-56), 30 Billinge Avenue, 100 Pimlico Road, 4 Stockwell Villas, Stockwell Street. Flat 11, 20 Calthorpe Road, Blackburn. Clitheroe. Leek, Staffs. Banbury, Oxon. BURY, F. (31-39), CHALLEN, Rev P. K. (12-15), | C O W BU RN , W. (58-63), DAVIES. R. I. (58-61), 67 Queen's Road, The Rectory, Beaford, 35 Sunnyhurst Lane. 2 Whinfield Place. Blackburn. Winkleigh, North Devon. Darwen. Blackburn. BURY. W . L. (38-46). CHALLEN. D r S. B. (35-40). COW ELL. J. H. (54-61), DAVIS, M. F. (53-58), Antley Villa. 5 Willow Close.Wade Court, 13 Wimberley Street, Lecturer, Shropshire Farm Institute, Accrington. Havant, Hants. Blackburn. Walford Manor, nr Shrewsbury. BUTTERFIELD. J. H. (37-45), CHARNLEY. C. P. (49-56). COW PE, H. (38-42), DEAN, E. (23-28), 66 Grafton Way, 94 Holmrock Road, Deepdale, 15 Wordsworth Avenue, 9 St James Place, London, W .I. Preston. Wigan. Blackburn.

BOW SKILL, K. (59-65). CHARNLEY, G. R. (55-64), CO X. D. M. (54-61), DEAN. R. M. (48-55), 37 Whinney Lane, Lammack, “ The Coppice,” 129 Cromwell Road, j 138 Lincoln Road, 172 Sheen Lane, East Sheen. Blackburn. Fulwood, Preston. Blackburn. London. S.W.I4. CHARNLEY, J. N. (50-58), CO X, S. J. (55-63), DEAN. R. N. (57-64). 3 Cowper Street, “ Mossbank,’’Whalley Road, 27 Haston Lee Avenue, Blackburn. Great Harwood. Blackburn.

(ii) DERBYSHIRE, Sir Harold (00-05), EASTW OO D, R. (24-30), | FELLOWS. J. M. (37-41), GIBSON, H. (40-47), Lindsay Lodge Farm, “ Ty Ceyd,” Garth, 55 Buncer Lane, " Tagomago,” Billinge End Road, Hadfield, nr Ipswich, Suffolk. Portmadoc, Caerns, North Wales Blackburn. Pleasington, Blackburn. D ICKIN SO N , J. (20-24), EATON, J. M. (48-49), ! FIELDING, H. G. (41-51), GIBSON, J. J. (55-62), 61 Ramsgreve Drive, 63 Whinney Lane, Bank Flat, 1290 High Road, 149 St James Road, Blackburn. Blackburn. Whetstone, London, N.20. Blackburn. D ICKIN SO N , T. E. (42-49), ECCLES, H. ( - ), FIELDING, R. E. (54-61), GIBSON. R. W . (57-63), I The Spinney, 7 Lambert Road, 217 Shorrock Lane, 59 Higher Eanam, Taunton, Somerset. Preston. Blackburn. Blackburn. D IXO N , H. ( - ), ECCLES. M. H. (56-61), I FINDLAY, A. (20-25), GIBSON. T. (18-24), 39 St Peters Close, 14 Bedford Street, Midland Bank, " Crimon,” 10 Denmark Road, Salesbury, nr Blackburn. Darwen. . Bromley, Kent. D IX O N . J. E. 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(51-57), “ Cricklewood.” 60 Preston Old Road, “ Stoneleigh,” I Brooklyn Road, FOX. R. G. E. (51-55), 44 Riversmead,” Tosley Drive, 38 Church Street, Cherry Tree, Blackburn. Wilpshire. Hutton, nr Preston. Ribchester, nr Preston. D U C K W O R T H . R. (58-63), ENTRACT. M. (49-58), GRAY, G. P. (57-64), 15 Brookland Terrace. 228 Pleckgate Road, FRANKLAND, W . (34-40), 44 Westfield,” 11 Brow, Little Harwood, Blackburn. Blackburn. " Kenwith,” St Winefride’s Road, Blackburn. Littlehampton, Sussex. D U C K W O R TH . R. H. (38-45), ENTWISTLE. B. (34-40). GREEN, D. (56-63), 34 Princes Way, " Alwyn,” 11 Gib Lane, FRYERS. A. L. (20-25). 213 Lammack Road, Fleetwood, Lancs. Blackburn. 115 Langham Road, Blackburn. Blackburn. DUERDEN, I. G. (51-58), ENTWISTLE, G. J. (53-60), GREEN. G. (48-53), 43 Chalfont Road, 4 Broadway, off Ramsgreave Drive, 39 Disraeli Street, Oxford. Blackburn. G Blackburn. DUERDEN, T. L. ( - ), ENTWISTLE, N. J. (16-22), GABBOTT, E. M. ( -44), GREEN. P. M. 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Preston. Balderstone.

EARNSHAW , P. W . (53-64), FAIRBROTHER, A. M. ( -18), GERRARD, A. J. (33-38), | G REEN W O O D , L. (16-19), 22 Assheton Road, 48 Lavenham Close, Manchester Road, “Moelwyn”, Ryburn Avenue, " Westbourne,” Meins Road, Blackburn. Bury. Blackburn. Blackburn.

EASTHAM, A. (46-57), FAWCETT, W . (21-25), GIBSON, H. (38-42), j GREGSON.'m . C. (57-64), 52 Addington Street, “ Kingscourt,” Prescot Road, I Cherry Tree Close, Croesyceiliog, 17 Kensington Road, Blackburn. . I Cwmbran, Newport, Mon. Chorley. HO D GSO N . K. (57-64). GRIMBALDESTON, W. (30-37). HART, A. P. (59-64). HAYDOCK, F. ( - ), 34 Leigh Close, 4 Montreal Road, 34 Windsor Avenue, Ashton, 48 Palmerston Way, Alverstoke, Preston. Gosport, Hants. Addlestone, Surrey. Blackburn. HO D SO N, R. (36-40). G RO G A N , R. (57-64). HART. F. E. (52-57). H AYDO CK. J. (16-25). 38 Priory Lane. “ Dunsley,” Pleckgate Road, 17 Street, I, 50 St James Road. Blackburn. Blackburn. Penwortham, Preston. Blackburn. HOLBECK. C. J. (52-57), G RU N D Y, S. (21-31). HARTLEY. F. (39-44). H AYDO CK. J. (57-64). 111 Neville Road, Shirley. 10 Accrington Road, 2 Dorchester Avenue, Honeymoon Bay, Victoria, Oswaldtwistle. British Columbia, Canada. Solihull. Warwickshire. Blackburn. HARTWELL, J. (52-59), H AYDO CK. 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(54-59), 41 Highwood Avenue, Solihull, “ The Dene,” Whalley Road, c/o 71 Gray’s Road, Canterbury Hotel, 76 Withers Street, Birmingham. Clitheroe. Slough, Bucks. Blackburn. HARDIN G , M. J. (51-60), H AW ORTH, B. J. (56-61), HENRY, G. D. (47-53), HOLDEN. J. ( - ), 2 Adelaide Terrace, 8 Wellington Road, N.E. Lancs. School for the Deaf, 31 Duke’s Brow, Blackburn. Blackburn. I Blackburn. Kendal Street, Blackburn. HARE, W . (20-29), HAWORTH. C. C. 45-52). HERON. K. H. (54-61), HOLDEN. D r N. T. (26-28). " Harbury,”Wyfordby Avenue, 3 Highfields, Tiding’s Hill, 412 Blackburn Road, 28 Waverley Road, Blackburn. Halstead. Essex. Higher Wheelton, Chorley. Enfield. HARGREAVES, A. B. (41-47), HAW ORTH, G. ( - ), HESKETH, J. (58-63), H OLDEN, R. (30-35), “ Croasdale,” Woodgate Road, 47 Meadow Street, 52 Brantfell Road. 9 Roe Lee Park, Blackburn. Blackburn. Blackburn. Blackburn. HARGREAVES, A. D. (57-64), HAW ORTH, D. J. (57-64), H ESM ON DHALGH, H. K. ( - ), HOLDEN. Dr R. A. (26-37), 8 Moorside Avenue, 2 Brindle Street, HiW Hill, 68 Northgate, Manor House, Much Wenlock, Blackburn. Blackburn. Blackburn. Shropshire. HARGREAVES, H. (25-37), | H AW ORTH, G. C. (36-41), HEYES, A. (55-62), HOLDEN, T. (19-24), 14 Langdon Drive, Kingsbury, Haileybury College, 28 Franklin Road, 83 Canterbury Street, London, N.W.9. Hartford. Blackburn. Blackburn. HARGREAVES. J. (47-52). - H AW ORTH, G. H. (38-44), H EYW ORTH, Dr T. (48-56), HOLDEN. D r W . S. (23-31), " The Grange,” Branch Road, 1 Crosby Close, Dept, of Physiology, Queen’s College, 11 Wellswood Park, Samlesbury, Blackburn. Upton, Wirral. Dundee. Torquay, Devon. HARGREAVES. J. A. (25-28), HAWORTH. J. ( - ), H IG G INSO N, D. (61-64), HOLDING, J. S. (54-62), " Ryecroft,” 38 Wilworth Crescent, " View Point,” Goldings Rise, " Coventina,” 3 Bryers Croft, “ Hillside,” Barker Lane, Blackburn. Loughton, Essex. Wilpshire. Mellor. HARGREAVES. J. E. (23-31). H AW O RTH , J. ( - ). HILTON. C. R. (59-64). HOLGATE, M. C. (53-64), 283 Preston New Road, 14 Billinge Avenue, 2 Vicarage Lane, 106 Yew Tree Drive, Blackburn. Wilpshire. Blackburn. Blackburn. HARGREAVES, N. (31-38), H AW ORTH. J. (55-62). HINDLE. G. M. (30-39). ' HOLGATE. N. (57-64). 47 Brecon Road, Handsworth, 332 Preston Old Road, 45 Montreal Road, 602 Whalley New Road, Birmingham, 20. Blackburn. Blackburn. Blackburn. HARGREAVES, P. (51-58). HAW ORTH. J. J. (45-50), HINDLE, J. ( - ), HOLLIDAY. M. (49-57). 507 Livesey Branch Road, 72 Whinney Lane, 9 Carham Road, Hougher Fall, Blackburn. Blackburn. Dutton, nr Longridge. Blackburn. HARKER, D. B. (56-63), H AW ORTH, L. (59-64), HINDLE, M. O. (39-48), ! HOLT. A. J. (23-26). 300 Hempstead Road, 70 Holly Street, 32 Copers Cope Road, I Hilary Close. Heaton Norris, Blackburn. Beckenham, Kent. Stockport, Cheshire. Watford, Herts. HARLING, K. (46-51). H AW ORTH. L. R. (42-48). HINDLE. T. (27-34), | HORNE. R. H. G. (14-22). 84 Bent Lanes, Davyhulme, 104 Langham Road, " Thistlemount,” off Duke’s Brow, 12 Dukes Brow, Urmston, Manchester. Blackburn. Blackburn. Blackburn.

HARPER, E. ( - ), HAW ORTH. M. R. (51-58). HINDLE, T. S. 27-37). H O U GH T O N , J. A. (55-62), 5 Ocean Grove,Warrnambool, 18 Cumberland Street, 71 Framingham Road, 3 Rothesay Road, Blackburn. Victoria, Australia. Blackburn. Sale, Cheshire. H O U LDSW ORTH. P. M. (45-49). HARRIS, Dr N. (28-36). H AW ORTH. N. R. 40-44). HINDLE. W . S. ( - ), Bingham House, 50 Revidge Road, 22 Shear Bank Road, I Toronto Road, Cardigan, South Wales. Blackburn. Blackburn. j Blackburn.

HARRIS, T. S. (24-39), H AW ORTH, R. ( -99), HIRD, S. S. (54-60), ' H O W A R D . H. (45-49). 121 The Avenue, " Tudor Lodge,” Petworth Road, 179 Halifax Road. 10 Railway Grove, West Wickham, Kent. Haselemere, Surrey. Brierfield, nr Nelson. Blackburn.

HARRISON. P. H. ( -35). H AW ORTH. R. ( - ). HIRST. A. ( - ). H OW ARTH, J. C. (55-64), 6 Brenda Close, 879 Lafontaine, Drummondville, " Malvern,” Yew Tree Drive, 134 Todmorden Road, Banbury. Quebec, Canada. Blackburn. Burnley. HARRISON, R. F. (50-58), H AW ORTH, W . (58-63), ; H O D G K IN SO N , I. (59-64). H O W SO N , B. (49-56), 26 Burnley Road, Ainsdale, 68 Victoria Place, t 9 Kay Street, 42 Ripon Street, Rawtenstall, Rossendale. Blackburn. Southport. Carlisle. I r HARRISON, R. G. (45-53), HAYDO C K, B. (49-54), H O D G SO N , G. J. (49-56), HOW E, W . (56-63), 74 Preston New Road, 54 Winston Road, “ Fernlea,” Whalley Road, 53 Roe Lee Park, Southport, Lancs. Blackburn. Wilpshire. Blackburn. (iv) HOYLE, J. (50-53), I JENKIN, N. A. N. (56-63), KILSHAW , A. (33-35), I LIGHTBO W N, J. (17-21), Shireburn House, 125 Lambeth Street, 17 Briarwood Crescent,Wibsey, 14 Woodthorpe Avenue, Hurst Green, near Blackburn. Blackburn. Bradford, 6. Woodthorpe, Nottingham.

HOYLE, J. K. (24-27), JENKINS, R. I. (42-48), KITE, Major O. W . A. (37-40), 1 LILL, W. H. (18-21), Linton Lodge, 155 Lammack Road, White Owl Cottage, Netheravon, 7 Old Market Place, Wetherby, Yorks. Blackburn. Salisbury, Wilts. Altrincham. HUBBERSTEY, J. (23-30), JENKINSON, P. E. (55-62), KING, H. B. (23-30), I LIVERSEDGE, H. S. ( - ), 59 East Park Road, 271 St James Road, “ Garth,” 15 East Park Avenue, Blackburn. Blackburn. Blackburn. LIVESEY, D r F. (18-25), HUGHES. J. (38-43), JEPSON, E. A. (33-39), KING. J. C. (56-63), I Ayr Road, 17 Park Lee Road, 28 Gib Lane, 189 Preston New Road, Blackburn. Blackburn. Blackburn. Blackburn. LIVESEY, J. B. (53-62), HUNT, E. G. (47-54), j JEPSON, E. S. (17-25), KING. T. B. (27-33), 14 Wear Crescent, Eaglescliffe. " Overwood,” Earnsdale Road, 28 Gib Lane, *' Wyngarth,” 12 Gib Lane, Stockton-on-Tees, co Durham. Darwen. Blackburn. Blackburn.

HYLAND, G. F. (33-39), JEPSON, J. R. ( -57), KIRKMAN, P. J. (53-62), LLOYD. D. L. (48-54), 321 Revidge Road, " Lovely Cottage,” " Acorn House,” Mitton Road, 11 Chapman Road, Fulwood, Preston. Blackburn. Osbaldeston, nr Blackburn. Whalley. JEPSON, N. (18-22), KLEMM, K. (52-60), LO M AX. A. J. (49-56), 17 Park Lee Road, 49 Pringle Street, 10 William Street, Blackburn. Blackburn. Blackburn. JENKINSON. P. E. (55-62), KNOTT, K. M. (43-50), 1 LO N G M A N . P. (57-64). 271 St James Road, " Oakside,” Sudbury Hill, 53 Woodlea Road, I Blackburn. Harrow-on-the-Hill, Middlesex. Blackburn. JOHNSON, D r C. M. P. (41-49), LO N GW O RT H , A. R. (51-58), IBBOTSON, J. (47-54), 54 Gough Way, 15 Ashchurch Drive, Wollaton, 19 Albany Road, Cambridge. L Nottingham. Blackburn. LAMB, J. W . (49-59), JOHNSON, M. B. (59-61), LO N GW O RT H . H. Y. (20-25). IBBOTSON. P. C. (44-53), 41 Bankside, 5 Hangleton Way, 121 Birley Street, Clayton-le-Woods, nr Chorley. 19 Albany Road, Blackburn. Hove 4, Sussex. Blackburn. LAMB, Sq-Ldr R. B. (43-51), JOHNSON, M. R. (55-62), LO N GW O RT H . J. P. (15-20). IBBOTSON, R. M. (53-62), 6 Elm Tree Walk, 6 Ash Drive, Poulton, 80 Victoria Street, R.A.F. Abingdon, Berks. 23 Walden Road. Blackburn. Blackpool. Blackburn. LAMBERT, H. S. C. (45-49), JOHNSON. N. (50-56), LORD. K. W . (54-60). ILLINGW O RTH, J. D. (53-60), 22 Grove Park Road, 29 Purbeck Drive, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset. “ Killiney,” Oldfield Avenue. Higher House Farm, Inglewhite Road, Brandleholme, Bury. Blackburn. Longridge, nr Preston. LAM ONBY, R. J. (58-63), JOLLEY, P. B. (41-48), LORD, P. J. (58-63), INSTONE, J. M. (50-58), 32 Oozebooth Terrace, " The Croft,” , “ Kyleakin,” Voss Park Estate, Blackburn. 611 Blackpool Road, Llantwit Major, Glamorgan. Waterfoot, Rossendale. Ashton, Preston. LANCASTER. J. C. (41-48). JONES. E. C. (22-27), 160 Shear Brow, LOVEJOY, C. J. (37-42), IRVIN, L. (54-63), 30 Chesham Close, “ Paddock House,” Blackburn. 87 Dukes Brow, Pleasington, nr Blackburn. Worthing, Sussex. Blackburn. LANG. R. (57-64). JONES, F. J. ( - ), LUNN, M. S. (56-62), 10 Higher Witton Road, 13 Cromwell Road, ISHERWOOD, C. J. ( - ), " Kentore,” Crosshill Road, Blackburn. " Durley,” Crosshill Road, Blackburn. Ribbleton, Preston. Blackburn. LANGSTAFF, R. W . (36-41), JONES. P. L. (51-61), LUPTON, J. H. (49-56), Flat I, Meathrop, 604 Whalley New Road, ISH ERW O O D. H. (16-23), “ Balgownie,”Wyfordby Avenue, Grange-over-Sands. " Throstle Nest,” Saccary Lane. Blackburn. Blackburn. Mellor. LAW . A. (27-33), JOSEPH. H. (32-38), 47 Deganwy Avenue, ISH ERW O O D. H. S. (08-12), 5 Feniscliffe Drive, Blackburn. “ Oakdale,” 16 Lowood Place, Cherry Tree, Blackburn. M Blackburn. LAW . J. (24-32). McCartney, r. (24-28), 15 Dunoon Drive, H.Q. Herefordshire Police, ISH ERW O O D. M. L. (39-42). Blackburn. Hadford Road, Hereford. “ Oakdale,” 16 Lowood Place. K Blackburn. ! KAY, E. J. (37-43), LAW SO N. D. H. (46-53). McCARROLL, R. A. ( - ), 7 Car ham Road, 8 Bank Lane, 241 Beverly Road, Kirkella, ISH ERW O O D. N. (16-20). Intack, Blackburn. Hull. E. Yorks. “ Temple Close,” Blackburn. Pleasington, nr Blackburn. j KAY, J. B. (49-60), LAW SO N. J. W . (53-58), McCARTY, R. (21-26), 6 Beech Grove, 387 Bolton Road, 6 Broadfold Avenue, ISH ERW O O D, R. (40-45). Blackburn. Little Harwood, Blackburn. 15 New Barn Lane, Darwen. Whyteleafe, Surrey. KAY. L. (55-63), LAZENBY, W. C. (38-42), MacDONALD, R. (61-64), 234 Ramsgreave Drive, 80 Walter Street, 8 Gorse Road, Blackburn. Blackburn. Blackburn. KEMP. F. (41-48). LEAR. J. (53-60). McLELLAN, J. (24-31), J “The Oaks” Preston Old Road, 33 Maple Street, Bastwell, 10 Adelaide Terrace, Feniscowles, Blackburn. Blackburn. Blackburn.

JACKSON, M. E. (60-62). KENN EDY, H. ( - ), | LEAVER, R. J. (53-62), McLEAN, J. D. (48-57), ** The Gables,” Blackburn Road, “ Dunelm,” 48 Lammack Road, 63 Alexandra Road, The Hermitage, Butley Lane, Darwen. Blackburn. Blackburn. Prestbury, Cheshire. JACKSON, R. (21-26), KENN EDY, J. R. (45-54), LEE, D. S. (54-63), McLEOD, J. (36-42), 10 First Avenue, 8 Abbots Way, 46 Whalley Banks, 42 Gresham Street, St John’s Wood, Church, nr Accrington. St Bees, Cumberland. Blackburn. Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. JACOBSON, F. H. ( -16), 1 KENNEFORD, A. S. (21-28), i LEE. J. ( -33), McLEOD. T. (28-37). 18 Heald Grove, Heald Green, Armament Research Station, R.O.F., “ Meadway,” Danes Close, 342 Skip Lane. Cheadle, Cheshire. Ruddington, nr Nottingham. Oxshott, Surrey. Walsall. Staffs. JACOBSON, R. N. ( -35), ; KENYO N, J. H. (52-60), LEE. M. (44-50). MacMEIKEN. W . (55-58), 46 Lancaster Place, “ Lea Bank,” Ryburn Avenue, 42 Brothers Street, Blackburn. Blackburn. Blackburn.

JAMES. N. G. (57-64), i KENYON. T. (37-47). I LEECH. T. (25-33), McVITY, R. W . (23-28), 156 Accrington Road, 91 Queens Road, 4a Pleckgate Road, “ Beechwood.” 84 Thornfield Avenue. Blackburn. Blackburn. Blackburn. Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancs. JARRETT, P. E. M. (51-60), KERR, D. A. (55-62), LEES. D. (59-64). MACKERETH. J. P. (35-40), 201 Shooters Hill, 36 Highgate Avenue, Fulwood, 16 Observatory Road, 68 Lynthorpe Road, London, S.E. 18. Preston. Blackburn. Blackburn. JEFFREY, R. (55-60), KEWLEY, I. D. (50-57), LEWNEY, G. (33-43), MAIDMENT, P. H. (51-57), 11 Greenbank Street, 5 Chapel Lane, “ Peri-Lyn,” 12 Cambridge Road, 109 Belgrave Road, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, Lancs. Hoghton, nr Preston. East Cowes, I.O.W. Darwen.

JENKIN, N. ( -30), KILNER, W. ( - ), LIGHTFOOT, D. S. (49-56), MALLEY. H. M. (47-54). 125 Lambeth Street, “ Dem Dyke,” 85 Chatburn Road, 94 Cop Lane, 33 Sherwood Road, Blackburn. Clitheroe. Penwortham, Preston. Lytham St. Annes. MALLICK, N. P. (45-53), . MELLOR, H. S. (18-25), 355 Livesey Branch Road, 58a Woodlands Road, Ansdell, Blackburn. . N P NAISBY, T. (21-28), MALLOCK, I. D. (52-59), MERCER, A. S. (48-53), I PARK, D. R. (52-58), 25 London Road, 405 Audley Range, Melbourne House, Higher Bartle, 134 St James Road, Blackburn. Blackburn. Blackburn. Preston. MALTBY, Dr J. R. (48-53), NASH, W . P. B. (54-61), PARKER, A. (37-42), MERCER, B. ( - ), “ Branksome,” Wycollar Drive, Chesterfield. “ Kenholbri,” Meins Road, " Delamere,” 8 Dingleway, Blackburn. Blackburn. Appleton, Cheshire. ! NEILD, J. (31-36), MANLEY, Prof G. (10-18), MERRILL. Dr A. R. (35-42), PARKER. A. J. (58-63). Walnut Gate, Bailrigg Lane, " West View,” 36 Pleckgate Road, “ Trent-Thorpe.” 40 Quebec Road, “ Barnfield,” Billinge End Road. Blackburn. Lancaster. Blackburn. Blackburn. NETRVAL, S. J. (35-39), MARGERISON, Dr J. H. (33-40), METCALFE, W . E. (48-56), PARKER. N. G. (39-44). 7 Falstaff Avenue, Earley, 24 Vancouver Crescent, 48 St Peter’s Road, 123 Buncer Lane, Reading, Berks. Burgess Hill, Surrey. Blackburn. Blackburn. N EW M A N , I. K. (46-55), MARGERISON, N. D. (29-35), MILLER, D. ( - ), PARKINSON, B. (54-61), 310 Pleckgate Road, 19 Staffa Crescent, P.O. Box 84, Jardine House, 96 The Chesils, Blackburn. Hong Kong. Styvechall, Coventry. Blackburn. N EW M A N . W . G. (47-58), MARLOR, B. R. (42-51), MILLER. H. D. (23-27), PARKINSON, D. J. (54-59), 21 Shear Brow, , 219 Whalley Old Road, 11 Further Ends Road, “ Braeside,” 14 Cavendish Way, Blackburn. Freckleton, nr Preston. Mickleover, Derby. Blackburn. N EW TO N , I. D. (46-55), MARLOR, C. R. (48-55), MINSHALL, A. C. (48-53), PARKINSON, G. S. (51-60), 95 Lammack Road, “ Stakesby,” 117 Buncer Lane, 26 Grasmere Avenue, 31 Atherton Road, Blackburn. Lammack, Blackburn. Leyland. Blackburn. N EW TO N , K. V. (46-52), MARLOR. G. A. (50-57), MITCHELL, G. (30-36), PARKINSON, G. W. (40-44), 117 Leopold Avenue, 9 Regent Bank, Gravel Lane, 34 Grange Road, “ Woodlands,” Handsworth Wood, Birmingham, 20. Belmont, co Durham. Whalley. Wilmslow, Cheshire. N EW TO N , W . G. (44-48), MARRIOTT, M. J. (56-61), MITCHELL, J. E. (30-37), ' PARKINSON, J. (55-62), “ Newhill,” 9 Neston Avenue, | 46 Hickory Street, 8 Laund Road, 572 Bolton Road, Cravens Brow, Sharpies, Bolton. , Accrington. Blackburn. Blackburn. NIC H O LSO N , D. J. (55-62), MARSDEN, A. (34-39), M O LYNEUX, H. B. (40-47), PARKINSON, D r J. C. (28-35), 15 Lancaster Place, “ Ravensmere,” Wickham Hill, 29 Fecitt Road, '* Brunnen,” 91 Lammack Road, Blackburn. Blackburn. Blackburn. Hassocks, Sussex. NICOLL, P. L. ( -23), MARSDEN. E. C. (21-31), M O NK, J. W . (48-53), PARKINSON. R. F. (56-63), Box No. I, 28 The Croft, “ Lancrigg,” Gorse Road, 21 Benson Street, Hartley, Southern Rhodesia. Blackburn. Blackburn. Blackburn. NIELD, B. W . (57-64), MARSDEN, J. R. (58-63), MO NK, P. (46-51), PARMLEY, C. (28-34), 26 Brantfell Road, “ Hillside,” Durham Avenue, “ Sunningdale,” 2 Gorse Road, 8 Cornwall Road, Blackburn. Blackburn. Rishton. Bromley, Kent. NIELD, J. H. ( - ), MARSDEN, K. H. (23-25), M O NK, R. A. (18-23), PARTINGTON, T. C. ( - ), 44 East Park Avenue, 9 Fecitt Road, “ Dunscar,” Woodgates Road, 15 Colenso Road, Blackburn. Blackburn. Blackburn. Blackburn. NIELD, M. (57-63), MARSDEN, P. H. ( - ), M O NK, S. T. (54-61), PARSONS, J. T. (57-64), 197 Shorrock Lane, 498 Whalley New Road, 8 Stone Edge Road, 327 Union Road, Blackburn. Barrowford, Nelson. Oswaldtwistle. Blackburn. N O R M A N , E. B. (23-28), MARSDEN. R. J. B. (19-28), MOORCROFT, J. E. (53-56), PARSONS. M. C. (55-60), 3 Kemnal Park, Three Gates Lane, 8 Woodlea Bank, Spencer House, Devonshire Place, 18 Countess Street, Haslemere, Surrey. Harrogate. Accrington. Waterfoot, Rossendale. NORRIS, R. F. (33-38), MARSHALL, J. C. (49-59), MOORE, A. (44-53), PEAK, D. W . (58-61), 22 Cadogen Gardens, 520 Brandlesholme Road, “ Meadowcroft,” Riley Green, “ Chesford,” 41 Ashbourne Drive, S. Woodford, London, E.I8. Hoghton, nr Preston. Hardwick Road, Pontefract, Yorks. Bury. NUTTER, B. J. (55-64), MARTIN, J. ( - ), M OORHOUSE, I. D. (53-61), PEAKE, G. A. (43-48), 15 Irene Place, 16 West Leigh Road, 30 Brantfell Road, 22 Brantfell Road, Blcakburn. Blackburn. Blackburn. Blackburn. MARTIN, J. ( - ), MO ORHO USE. P. R. (58-64), PEARSON, J. C. (56-63), “ Ingleborough,” Ash Tree Close, 22 Brantfell Road, I I Bowfell Road, Flixton, Southwell, Notts. Blackburn. Urmston, Manchester. MARTIN. T. A. (45-50). MOOTS, P. D. (55-62), PEARSON, P. T. (48-56), “ Ashville,” 18 Parsonage Road, 850 Burnley Road.Walmersely, 46 Feniscliffe Drive, Wilpshire. Bury. Blackburn. MATTHEW S. E. J. (58-62), MORRIS. F. J. (34-37), PEARSON, R. H. (58-63), 16 Montreal Road, “ Smethcote,” Holcombe Road, II Bowfell Road, Flixton, Blackburn. Greenmount, nr Bury. o Urmston, Manchester. MATTHEW S. T. H. (58-62), MORRIS, F. W . (31-36), OATES, C. (42-48), PENDLEBURY, A. J. (52-61), 16 Montreal Road, 15 Willow Green, Woolton, 315 Bolton Road, “ Briar Bank,” 20 Buncer Lane, Blackburn. Liverpool, 25. Blackburn. Blackburn. MAUDSLEY, D. V. (50-59), ; MORRIS, G. (55-63), OFFICER, G. W. ( - ), PERKINS. F. H. (15-20), “ The Hawthorns,” 41 Dukes Brow, 60 Hereford Road, ** Croglin,” 15 Preston Old Road, 5 Hesketh Crescent, Blackburn. Blackburn. Feniscowles, Blackburn. Swindon, Wilts. MAUDSLEY, P. S. C. (44-52), MORRIS. G. W . (49-53), O ’HARE, F. (35-42), PHILLIPS. J. B. (52-61), 56a King Street, 8 Rydal Grove, 15 St Andrew Street, “ The Willows,” 9 Gorse Road, Blackburn. Morecambe, W.E. Blackburn. Blackburn. MAUDSLEY, Rev R. (28-33), MORRIS. J. (59-65), O LD CO RN , R. (48-56), PHILLIPSON, A. (5-4-59), St James Vicarage, Winterton,Road, 28 Foxstones Crescent, I la Wilton Garden, 75 Exeter Street, Darwen. Blackburn. West Molesey, Surrey. Blackburn. M A U GH A N , R. I. (39-45), MORRIS. R. ( - ), OLSEN, P. C. (54-60), PHOENIX. O. F. (29-38), 28 East Park Avenue, 48 Wilson Street, “ Tenby Dale,” Old Pope Lane, 40 Melrose Avenue, Westland, Blackburn. Clitheroe. Whitestake, nr Preston. Newcastle, Staffs. MAXW ELL, W . (28-36), M O U LD ING , D. W . (45-53), ORMEROD, A. (04-09), PICKUP, I. (55-63), “ Cumbrae,” Balfor Avenue, “ Wyndcliff,” St Mary’s Lane, Pontwgan, Tyn-y-Groes, 59 Bury Road, Whitehead, co Antrim, N. Ireland. Louth, Lincs. Conway, N. Wales. , Ramsbottom. MAY, I. A. (54-61), MUDD, A. J. (51-57), O RM EROD, Sir Benjamin. (02-07), I PICKUP, I. (56-63), 7 Bury Road, " Tor Side,” 9 Old Square, Lincoln’s Inn, 490 Bolton Road, Ewood, Oswaldtwistle. Helmshore, Rossendale. London, W.C.2. Blackburn.

MAYO, H. S. (33-40), MURPHY, P. W . (59-63), ORMEROD, P. S. (55-62), | PICKUP, K. N. (56-64), 31 Station Road, 7 Shakeshaft Street, 33 Eldon Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire. Blackburn. Blackburn. MAYO. R. A. (38-44), ORMEROD, Dr T. E. (39-46), I PICKUP, E. I. (56-63), c/o Borough Engineers Dept. 52 Linden Avenue, 20 High Street. 414 Union Street, Accrington. Kettering, Northants. Rishton.

(vi) PILKINGTON, S. (36-42), I READ. J. S. (54-61). RYDEN. L. ( - ), SHARPLES. N. K. (51-56). 3 Gloucester Road, 34 Newington Avenue, Vicarage Lane, 16 Eldon Road, Rishton. Blackburn. Wilpshire. Blackburn. PILLING. J. C. (48-56), READETT. G. (55-60), RYDINGS, Rev D. (44-52), SHARPLES. P. W. (52-59), Flat C, 97 New Bond Street, 93 Buncer Lane, Jesus College, 29 Revell Park Road, Plympton, London, W .l. Blackburn. Oxford. Plymouth, Devon. PINDER, C. N. A. (53-62), REDMAN. G. H. (57-64), SHARPLES, R. J. ( - ), “ The Croft.” Whalley Road. 51 Fecitt Brow, P.O. Box 24817, Wilpshire. Blackburn. s Karen, Nairobi. PINSON, G. S. (52-62), REID. D. (55-62), ST LORANT, Dr S. J. (47-53), SHARRATT, T. E. (49-56), 39 Rutland Road, Hazel Grove, 65 Hancock Street, Stanford University, “ Yellowhills,” 49 Kentmere Drive, Stockport, Cheshire. Blackburn. Palo Alto, nr San Francisco, U.S.A. Cherry Tree, Blackburn.

POLLARD. D r H. M. (26-36), RICHARDS. J. N. (58-63), SAGAR, J. E. (19-25), SHARRATT, W . H. (48-53), “Woodside,” “ Greenways,” Beardwood Brow, “ Almar,” White Road, 5 Charnwood Avenue, Simonstone. Blackburn. Blackburn. Westore, Northampton. POMFRET, J. (33-40), RICHARDSON, J. (30-39), SAGAR. R. R. ( - ), SHAW , D. W . ( - ), 31 Pennine Drive, “ Longfield,” Billinge End, 96 Kentmere Drive, Cherry Tree, “ Hawthorns,” Lyndale Avenue, Cannock, Staffs. Blackburn. Blackburn. Wilpshire. POMFRET, W . G. (47-54), RICH ARD SO N, R. (29-38), SALMON, P. G. (45-52), SHAW . J. T. ( -50), 13 Duchess Street, “ Belvedere,” St John’s Gardens, 142 Radnormere Drive, 241 Shear Brow, Lower Darwen. Darwen. Cheadle, Cheshire. Blackburn. POOLE. T. C. (54-61), RIDEHALGH, F. (19-26), SAMES, A. R. ( - ), SHAW. N. ( - ). *' Sparth Manor,” Sparth Road, " Dry Leys,” Frilford, “ Newfield,” 16 Lowood Place, Yew Tree House, Beardwood, Clayton-le-Moors, Accrington. Abingdon, Berks. Blackburn. Blackburn. PRESCOTT. W. W. (30-36), RIDING, J. T. D. (44-51), SANDERSO N. W . (25-28), SHAW , N. R. (51-59), 47 Ellers Drive, Bessacarn, “ Glenfield,” 69 Marine Avenue, 10 Holly Terrace, Highgate West Hill, Yew Tree House, Beardwood, Doncaster. North Ferriby, Yorks. London, N. 5. Blackburn. PREST, J. ( - ), RILEY, J. L. (57-64), SANDFORD, A. (52-59), SHAW, T. ( - ), Upper Foxholes Farm, 28 Montreal Road, 219 Revidge Road, 241 Shear Brow, Bay Horse, nr Lancaster. Blackburn. Blackburn. Blackburn. PREST, J. N. (33-40), RILEY, M. (37-43), SANDFORD, D. W. (56-62), SHELDON, A. J. (49-58), “ Woodhenge,” Billinge End Road, “ Laneside,” Hollow Head Lane, 10 Strawberry Bank, 95 Preston Old Road, Blackburn. Wilpshire. Blackburn. Cherry Tree, Blackburn. PREST. R. S. (31-36), RILEY. W . ( - ), SAVORY. D. (57-64), SH O RRO CK. G. ( - ), “Nafans Grange”, Prestwood, 12 Old Bank Lane. 2 Police Houses, Stopes Brow, 7 Railway View, Gt. Missenden, Bucks. Blackburn. Lower Darwen, nr Darwen. Clitheroe. PRESTON, D. (56-62), ROBERTS. D. V. (35-40), SAY, G. A. (48-52), SH O RRO CK. G. (43-47), 56 St James Road, Dept, of Physiology, Ghyll House, Ben Lane, “ Elderwood,” Lane, South Blackburn. University of Liverpool. . Blackburn. PRICE. P. N. (48-53), ROBINSON. D. C. (52-59), SCALES. A. (17-24), SH O RRO CK. H. ( -37), 18 Faskally Avenue, 2 Observatory Road, 74 Peacock Lane, 9 White Road, Bishopbriggs, Lanarkshire. Blackburn. Brighton, Sussex. Blackburn. PRIESTLAND. C. R. D. (48-59). RO BINSON, J. ( -21), SCHOFIELD, P. W . (52-60), SHUTTLEW ORTH. C. A. (40-49), “ Woodside,” South Close Green, " Carlton Lea,” Billinge End, 303 Preston New Road, 17 Lancaster Place, Merstham, Surrey. Blackburn. Blackburn. Blackburn. PROCTOR. W . H. (32-40), ! RO BINSO N. J. H. (41-46), SCHOLES, H. H. ( - ), SHUTTLEW ORTH, F. (47-54), ** Small Acre,” Osbaldeston Lane, 6 Haigh Avenue, 97 Lammack Road, 35 Kentmere Drive, Osbaldeston, nr Blackburn. Southport. Blackburn. Blackburn.

PULLEN. J. W . (52-57), | ROBINSON. J. P. ( - ). SCHOLES. J. R. ( - ), SHUTTLEW ORTH, G. M. (37-45), 13 Treebys Avenue, Jacobs Well. ** Ravenswood,” 12 Buncer Lane, “ Hillside,” Saccary Lane, Ramsgreave, 60 Westminster Road, Guildford, Surrey. Blackburn. Blackburn. York. RO BINSON, L. K. (31-38), SCHOLES. P. A. (51-58). SIMM, G. (57-64), 133 Shrewsbury Road, 2 Observatory Road, I Cromer Place, R Birkenhead, Cheshire. Blackburn. Blackburn. RACE. E. (57-64). RO BINSON, P. J. (56-64), SCHOLLICK, Rev Father J. ( - ), SIMM. P. D. (56-63), 9 Shear Brow, 321 Preston Old Road, Wardley Hall, 205a Burnley Road, Blackburn. Feniscliffe, Blackburn. Worsley. Blackburn. RADLEY, N. (32-38), SCHOLLICK. H. L. (18-25). SIMPSON, J. S. (51-57), ROBINSON, R. (37-42), " Neidpath,” Church Road, 17 River Meads Avenue, 93 Heyes Lane, Malt House, Church Way, Twickenham, London. Blackburn. Iff ley, Oxford. Bolton. RAKESTRAW . A. K. (54-62). RO BINSON. W . ( - ), SCOTT, I. (58-63), SINGLETON. C. H. (34-39), 27 Burlington Street, 41 Greenhead Avenue, 125 Snowdon Avenue, 40 Billinge Avenue, Toronto 12, Ontario, Canada. Blackburn. Blackburn. Little Harwood, Blackburn. RALPHS, M. J. (46-54), ROBINSON. W. D. (42-47), SEED. T. R. (54-61), SINGLETON, J. S. (31-33), “ Gatesgarth,” Knowsley Road, 35 Glen Way, 32 Harcourt Road, Oadby, Leicestershire. Blackburn. Clayton-le-Dale.

RAMSBOTTOM, C. (56-61), ROGERS. D. M. (56-63), SEED. F. J. (55-62), SISSONS, J. D. (51-56), 6 Woodcroft Street, I Buccleuch Avenue, 12 Dudley Avenue, I Bombay Street, Rawtenstall, Rossendale. Clitheroe. Oswaldtwistle. Blackburn. RAMSBOTTOM. H. (29-33), ROSS, W . ( - ), SENIOR. H. S. (50-57), SLATER. A. R. (55-61), 157 Chester Road, Hazel Grove, 240 Revidge Road, “ Rostrevor,” Helmshore Road, 89 Revidge Road, Stockport. Blackburn. Haslingden. Blackburn. RAMSBOTTOM, M. W . (54-62), ROTHWELL. J. (32-38), SHARP. R. G. (46-49), SLATER. S. W . (57-64), 102 Queens Road, 822 Whalley New Road, 42 New Bank Road, 239 Walter Street, Blackburn. Blackburn. Blackburn. Blackburn. RAMSBOTTOM, J. H. ( - ), ROW E, A. J. (42-52), SHARPE. J. F. (31-37), SMALL. M. (56-62), " Howick,” Preston New Road, The Orchard, 33 Beverly Road, 15 Wellington Street (St Johns), Samlesbury. Bassingbourne, Cambs. Redcar, Yorks. Blackburn. RAMSBOTTOM, N. (48-58), ROW NTREE, H. R. ( - ), ! SHARPLES, D. (56-63), SMALLEY, D. (53-61), “ Pyethorn,” “ Beechwood,” East Park Road, 19 Monmouth Road, 174 Burnley Road, Wilpshire. Blackburn. Blackburn. Blackburn. RANSOM, E. M. H. (50-53), RURLANDER. H. E. (57-62), SHARPLES. J. ( - ), SMALLEY, J. R. (57-62), “ Hillcrest,” Newton Drive, 26 Aveling Drive, Greaves Hall, Smithies Bridge House, 28 Palmer Street, Accrington. Banks, nr Southport. Sawley, nr Clitheroe. Blackburn. RANSON, R. F. (57-64), RYCROFT, A. S. (57-64), SHARPLES, J. ( - ), SMETHURST, R. (55-62), " Fairways,” Hollow Head Lane, I Southern Avenue, “ Dordale,” Branch Road, 172 St James Road, Wilpshire. Burnley. Samlesbury. Blackburn. RAYNER. D. M. (59-64), RYDEN, J. (29-34), SHARPLES. J. O. (41-47), SMITH. A. R. D. ( - ), 26 Roman Road, ** Denehurst,” 15 Preston Old Road, 65 Preston New Road, Blackburn. Cherry Tree, Blackburn. Blackburn. (rii) s m it h , C. ( - ), STANCLIFFE, Major H. (37-44), TAYLOR. L. (41-47), •• Langroyd,” Crossbill Road, Education Branch, G.H.Q. Farelf G.P.O., I “ Nordene,” 106 Harwood Road, Blackburn. Singapore. Rishton.

SMITH, C. C. ( - ), STANLEY, E. G. ( - ), I TAYLOR, N. (42-48). VAREY, Prof J. E. (33-41), c/o Alexander Butterfield Ltd., Five-mile Cottage, 52a North Hill, j 321 Accrington Road, 38 Platts Lane, London, N.W.3. 45 Mount Street, London, W .l. Highgate, London, N.6. I Blackburn. SMITH, D. A. (46-52), STANSCLIFFE, I. W . (42-47), TAYLOR, T. ( -29), VENT. J. B. (36-44), Millstone Inn, 167 Buncer Lane, 4 Hampton Court Way, 89 Stoney Road, Mellor, nr Blackburn. Blackburn. Thames D tton, Surrey. Coventry.

SMITH, D. E. ( ), STANSFIELD, J. C. (49-55), TENNANT. W . (18-27), 14 Dudley Street, 63 Broomy Hill Road, Throckley, Private Bag I67H, w Colne. Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 5. Salisbury, South Rhodesia. SMITH, D. P. (57-62), STANTON, G. (49-55), TETLOW, H. (15-18), W AD E, G. (47-52), 13 Scott Avenue, 51 East Park Road, ** Two Trees,” 378 London Road, 119 Ramsgreave Drive, Simonstone, Burnley. Blackburn. Reading. Blackburn.

SMITH, D. R. (54-60), STARKS. D. E. (43-52), I THOMAS, E. (31-36), W ADE, M. (54-61), 4 Reedley Grove, 4 Crown Rise, “ Westmere,” 88 Preston Old Road, 8 Kinburn Road, Burnley. Llanfrechfa, Cwmbran, Mon. Cherry Tree, Blackburn. Manchester, 19. SMITH. G. H. (45-52), STEELE. I. D. (51-56), THOMPSON, A. (36-44), W A D D IN G T O N , P. J. (39-47), 2 Knighton Avenue, 3 Devon Road, “ Wenlock,” 13 The Gateway, 65 Trant Valley Road, Blackburn. Flixton, nr Manchester. Woodham, Woking. Lichfield, Staffs.

SMITH. H. (31-36), STEVENSON, D. L. (48-53), THOMPSON, E. ( - ), W ALKER, D. (57-63), " Westland.” 14 Peartree Road, 48 Caernarvon Road, 25 Westleigh Road, 93 Redlam, Witton, Clayton-le-Woods, nr Chorley. Blackburn. Blackburn. Blackburn.

SMITH, H. J. (53-58), STEVENSON, W. G. (35-39), THOMPSON, J. E. (47-56), WALLIS. R. W . (44-48). 19 Cross Ways, Petts Wood, •' Arley Close,’’Wyfordby Avenue, 20 Willow Bank Avenue, “ Valdemosa,” Chorley Road, Orpington, Kent. Blackburn. Bolton. Withnell, nr Chorley.

SMITH, M. (55-62), STOCKS, I. (55-60), THOMPSON, R. (56-63), WALMSLEY, F. (19-23), 2 Spring Mount, *' Mardon,” Church Lane, Drinkwater Farm, 4 Crosshill Road, . Mellor. Brinscall, nr Chorley. Blackburn. SMITH, R. (54-59), STONEHOUSE, F. A. (19-23), THOMPSON, S. (26-32), WALMSLEY, J. B. (07-14), New Hawkshaw Cottage, “ Downsway,” 21 Goldstone Crescent, 129 Lytham Road, 309 Preston New Road, Longsight Road, Clayton-le-Dale. Hove 4, Sussex. Blackburn. Blackburn.

SMITH, R. ( - ). L.„ o STOTT, A. L. (59-64), THOMPSON, T. R. (25-32), WALMSLEY, N. ( - ), " Langroyd,” Crossbill Road, 21 Towngate, 3 Gorse Road, 56 Cumberland Street, Blackburn. Leyland, nr Preston. Blackburn. Blackburn. SMITH, R. B. (48-54), STRACK, C. (56-63), THORNBER, H. H. (32-38), W ALNE, L. A. (32-39), 40 Alexander Road, Westerton, 76 Queen Park Road, 20 Tower Road, Cherry Tree, Town Hall, Bearsden, nr Glasgow. Blackburn. Blackburn. Darwen.

SMITH, S. J. (58-63), SUMNER, E. N. (50-57), THORNBER, J. N. (56-61), WALSH, A. (16-20), 14 Bank Hey Lane South, 12 Palmerston Street, 39 Pasturelands Drive, “ Shadycombe,” Westminster.Crescent, Blackburn. Padiham. Billington, nr Whalley. Cycoed, Cardiff, Glam. SMITH, W . H. (54-59), SUTTON, J. (55-63), THRELFALL, J. T. (52-55), WALSH, C. B. (32-36), 6 Preston Old Road, Witton, 52 Bower Street, 29 West Leigh Road, “ Meadows End,” Ribchester^Road, Blackburn. Blackburn. Blackburn. Clayton-le-Dale. SNAPE, W. (56-62), SW AN . J. (53-60), TIMPERLEY, D. J. (51-61), WALSH, Dr G. P. (32-38), 63 Heyes Lane, St John’s Vicarage, 91 King Street, 26 Gorse Road, Blackburn. Blackburn. Whalley. Blackburn. SNAPE. W . D. (35-42), SW INDLEHURST, P. (56-61), TO M LINSO N, B. A. (45-53), WALSH, H. G. (39-46), 86 Ramsgreave Drive, 82 Langdale Road, 108 Scotland Road, 10 Ardblair Road, Blairgowrie, Perthshire,'Scotland. Blackburn. Feniscowles, Blackburn. Blackburn. SNAPE, W. R. (56-64), SYKES, E. W . ( - ), TO M LINSO N, T. E. (39-46), WALSH, J. (24-29), 31 Whitby Drive, 126 Manchester Road, 10 Priest Avenue, 163 Buncer Lane, Blackburn. Denton, Manchester. Wokingham, Berks. Blackburn. SOADY, L. G. (26-36), TORRY, J. M. (56-64), WALSH, J. R. (54-59), Robert Pearce House, The College, Three Gables, Knowlesly Road, 703 Burnley Road East, Bishop’s Stortford. T Wilpshire. Lumb-in-Rossendale. SO UTH W ORTH, H. (18-24), TAGGART, J. T. ( -58), TOTTY, A. B. (34-41), W ALSH, S. (20-24), 17 Wilworth Crescent, c/o Mrs Webb, 208 East Park Road, 76 Morningside Drive, c/o S. & J. Walsh Ltd- Blackburn. Leicester. Edinburgh, 10. Great Harwood. SO UTH W ORTH, T. K. (48-54), TATE, E. W . (40-45), TOW ERS. F. (45-52), W ALSH, S. J. (24-28), 3E Lakeview House, 6255 Broadway, 133 Ramsgreave Drive, 26 Clochbar Avenue, 13 Marydene Drive, Inglemire Lane, Riverdale 71, New York, U.S.A. Blackburn. Milngavie, Dumbartonshire. Hull. W ALSH. Rev T. L. (23-31), SOWERBUTTS, J. S. ( - ), TATE, G. H. ( - ), TOW LE, E. ( - ), Robins Nest, Adelaide Terrace, The Vicarage, The School House, c/o Easton Hall, Easton-on-the-Hill, Staveley-in-Cartmel, Ulverston. Minster Lovell, Oxon. Blackburn. Stamford, Lincs. WALSH, W . E. T. (24-30), SOWERBUTTS. K. (54-62), TATLOW , I. M. (57-64), T O W N SEN D , G. M. (39-45), 46 Manxman Road, 50 Shear Brow, 18 Mollington Road, 42 Lycett Road, Blackburn. Blackburn. Blackburn. Dringhouses, York. W ALT O N , J. (57-60), SOW ERBY R. G. (58-64), TATTERSALL, A. G. ( -35), TURNER, H. (47-52), 9 The Avenue, 28 Cecilia Road, 38 New Wellington Street, 44 Harcourt Terrace, Blackburn. Lea, nr Preston. Blackburn. Salisbury, Wiltshire. W A R D , D. M. (52-58), SPARKS. E. J. (26-34), TATTERSALL, S. N. ( -I)* TURNER, J. (29-35), 770 Whalley New Road, 4 St Francis Road, 11 Park Walk, Fulwood, “ Cregneish,” Ashleigh Street, Preston. Blackburn. Feniscliffe, Blackburn. Darwen. W A RK M A N , C. (31-34), SPARKS, J. C. (53-62), TAYLOR, E. ( - ), I TYLER, F. S. (49-59), 770 Whalley New Road, '* Ashlands,” 8 Thorngrove Drive, 67 Saunders Road, 13 Wingate Road, Blackburn. Blackburn. Wilmslow, Cheshire. Eastham, Wirral, Cheshire. W ARNER, J. (41-48), SPENCER, H. A. ( - ), ! TAYLOR, G. (55-62), ! TYLER. J. K. (48-54), 756 Chesterfield Road, 26 Wilworth Crescent, 12 Pleckgate Road, Chemistry Dept., The University, Blackburn. Woodseats, Sheffield, 8. Blackburn. Glasgow, W.2. W ATSO N, E. G. (55-61), SPROSON, C. J. (59-64), TAYLOR, J. (27-34), TYSON, F. (24-31), " Norbrook,” Castle Road, I c/o Lloyd’s Bank, 56 Zion Road, Little Harwood, 31 Manor Park Gardens, Blackburn. Colne. I Oxford. Edgware, Middlesex. STAFFORD, J. A. 57-61), TAYLOR. J. N. (48-55), W ATSO N , J. G. (52-57), 237 Blackburn Road, Harold Hill Grammar School “ Lawnswood,” Walverden Road, Haslingden, Rossendale. Romford, Essex. Brierfield, nr Nelson.

STANDEN, J. B. ( - ), TAYLOR. K. V. ( - ), W ATSO N , N. E. ( - ), 54 New Chapel Street, *' The Anchorage,” Whalley Road, “ Rye Bank,” Beechwood Avenue, Blackburn. Wilpshire. Weybridge, Surrey.

(viii) W ATSON. P. S. (57-63), WHITE. M. H. (55-60), W ILKIN SO N , H. (36-40), W IN SO R . V. A. ( -32), “ Yellowstone,” 2 Buncer Lane, " Henley,” Branch Road, 91 Bourne Way, Hayes, 5 Kinross Road, Waterloo, Blackburn. Mellor. Bromley, Kent. Liverpool, 22.

W ATSO N, W. M. (53-58), WHITEHEAD. R. (40-44). W ILKIN SO N . J. E. (53-58), W INTERBOTTOM, D. G. (53-60), 50 Walverden Road, 23 West Leigh Road, 291 Holcombe Road, “ Moorfield,” Whalley Road, Brierfield, nr Nelson. Blackburn. Helmshore, Rossendale. Great Harwood, nr Blackburn. W ATSO N. W . N. (34-40), W HITTAKER. F. M. (37-43), W ILKIN SO N , J. M. (39-47), W INTERBOTTOM, P. (58-63), 16 Delph Avenue, 11 Somerset Avenue, 24 Lad broke Square, 548 Whalley New Road, Ed gerton, Bolton. Wilpshire. London, W. 11. Blackburn.

WATT, J. (39-46). WHITTAKER. Lt-Col J. (05-10). W ILKIN SO N , K. J. (53-60), W INTERBURN, D. (59-64), I Edmund Street, 16 Dulverton Road, New Eltham, 439 Livesey Branch Road, “ Hawthorns,” Lyndale Avenue, Blackburn. London, S.E.9. Feniscowles, Blackburn. Wilpshire. W AU G H , J. A. (56-61) W HITTAKER, Rev J. (39-43), W ILKIN SO N , R. M. (48-54), W O O D H O U SE, G. (47-52), 32 Whinney Lane, Hensingham Vicarage, " Pendle,” Honeylands, North Weston, 27 Heaning Avenue, Blackbu rn. Whitehaven, Cumb. Portishead, Bristol. Blackburn. WEALL, J. R. (50-55), W HITTAKER, J. (37-41), W ILKIN SO N , R. M. (57-63), W O O D M A N SEY, J. F. H. (49-57), 42 Billinge Avenue, 152 Livesey Branch Road, 192 London Road, Blackburn. The Boma, P.O. Box I, Fort Roseberg, Blackburn. Blackburn. Luapula Province, Zambia. WEBSTER. K. (58-63), W HITTAKER. J. A. (58-64), W ILKIN SO N , W . H. (22-27), W O O DS. A. (58-63), 44 Surrey Road, 235 Pringle Street, 54 Rockwood Avenue, 16 St Michael’s Street, Blackburn. Blackburn. Chorley. Blackburn.

WEST. E. (33-39), WHITTAKER, J. C. (49-57), WILLETTS, M. F. (48-55), W O O D S, D. (55-62), 51 Gledhow Lane, 89 Johnston Street, 15 Mayfair Crescent, 16 St Michael’s Street, Leeds, 8. Blackburn. Wilpshire. Blackburn. WEST, J. R. (55-62), WHITTAKER. W . (19-24), W ILSON, E. (14-21), WOOLLEY, W. E. ( - ), 5 Ayr Road, 56 Preston Old Road, 9 Dukes Brow, *' Billinge Crest,” Billinge End Road, Blackburn. Cherry Tree, Blackburn. Blackburn. Blackburn. W ESTWELL, J. P. ( -49), WHITTLE, I. (53-60), W ILSO N, G. (41-46), W O R SW ICK, A. (32-37), II Dunstone Lane, Elverton, 3 Argyll Road, 113 Lambeth Street, Refuge Building, Ainsworth Street, Plymstock, Plymouth. \ Wotton, Gloucester. Blackburn. Blackburn. WETHERELL, F. (31-37), W ID DUP, J. W. (27-35), W ILSON, J. (46-54), | W YLDE, L. K. (43-50), Newton Cottage, Newton^Road, “ The Nook,” Mavis Road, 461 Livesey Branch Road, 137 Shear Brow, Strathaven, Lanarkshire. Blackburn. Feniscowles, Blackburn. Blackburn.

WHALLEY, D. G. (55-63), W IGH TM AN, K. ( -54), W ILSO N, P. (48-57), 14 Park Avenue, 44 Revidge Road, " Strathwye,” Park Crescent, Blackburn. Blackburn. Blackburn. Y WHALLEY, E. I. (48-56), WILDE, P. (57-64), W ILSON. P. L. (53-61), YATES, D. J. (50-58), “ The Croft,” 307 Road 26 Montreal Road, “ Belvedere,” Helmshore Road, 245 Pall Mall, Fulwood, Preston. Blackburn. Haslingden, Rossendale. Chorley, Lancs. WHALLEY, L. (53-61), W ILKIN SO N , A. (21-26), W ILSO N, R. D. S. (45-53), YATES, H. (34-38), 60 Shear Brow, Chelmsford. 20 Selous Road, 2 Chatsworth Avenue, Blackburn. Blackburn. Culcheth, Warrington.

WHALLEY. L. S. ( - ), W ILKIN SO N , C. D. W . (48-59), W ILSON, R. H. ( - ), YATES, J. R. (19-20), 70 Preston Old Road. c o Physics Dept., Stanford University, “ Grendon,” 64 Brownhill Road, 3 Crosshill Road, Cherry Tree, Blackburn. Stanford, Cal., U.S.A. Blackburn. Blackburn.

W HALLEY, N. (52-62), WILKINSON, D. W. (50-59), WILSON, W. L. ( - ), YATES, R. (53-58), “ Sherbrooke,” Whinney Lane, I " Windyedge,” 12 Mellor Brow, Lloyds Bank Ltd., 62 Lancaster Street, Langho, Blackburn. Mellor. Chester. Blackburn.

W HALLEY, R. (32-40), W ILKIN SO N , E. (47-51), | W IN SOR, C. E. (21-28), '* Kylemore,” Beardwood Brow, 383 Blackburn Road, West End, i 42 Allendale Road, Walmsley, Blackburn. Oswaldtwistle. Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire.

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r Period at School to APRIL 1965 MAGISTER 3 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR VISIT JOHN FORBES F O R G IF T S

Baby Linen and Juvenile Departments Mr Allcroft The boy Girl’s and Boys’ School Outfits and the who walked Sports Goods and Sports Wear Scout and Guide Equipment German six miles Leather Goods and Gifts Emperor to school TyT AG ISTER o f February, Toys - Books - Gam es was immensely interested in T 1965, announced the death M a g i s t e r for February, 1965, o f the Rev Herbert Townsend, Junior Miss Styles and would like to congratulate formerly vicar o f Langho, at the you on its form, composition, age o f 76. Riding Habits and contents. M y mind at once went back It is good to read your chron­ to the year 1904, when he and I M en’s W e a r icle o f the doings and successes sat at opposite ends of one of of old boys— and there must be those long, massive, six-seat oak hundreds of others doing fine desks at the bottom end o f Big work unobtrusively. School. Reading M agister’s chronicle, I was working alone at math­ it was borne upon me that I must ematics for a Cambridge scholar­ I be one o f the very few Old ship. Townsend did nothing but FOUR BEES Blackburnians who were at the Latin and Greek to get him into School in the 19th century. Durham University, where he I was a “ new boy” in January, wanted to read theology for the 1900. I remember that soon Church. MAKE afterwards— probably still in Jan­ He entered the School older uary, 1900— some boy in my than most boys, and never in my form asked the headmaster, Mr ATHLETIC HOUSE time did anything but Latin and Allcroft, if we were now in the Greek with Mr Stocks. 20th century. Northgate— Lord Street, Blackburn. T o me the interesting thing Mr Allcroft answered shortly : about him was that he lived at Telephone 57501 “ No, the 20th century begins , from which on January 1, 1901, and you will he walked through the bleak have to wait till then for it, no heights o f and Guide matter what the German Em­ six miles to school each morning, peror says.” That settled it wet or fine j and after school for us. each afternoon back again six The German Emperor referred miles, wet or fine. to was the Kaiser Wilhelm II Wet or fine, there was no (who began the 1914-1919 War), concession to the weather— who had said that the 20th except once, which I well century began on January 1, remember. 1900. Early one winter afternoon, — HAROLD DERBYSHIRE, the sky clouded over and it STEADS Lindsey Lodge Farm, Hadleigh, went very dark. near Ipswich, Suffolk. Mr Stocks came in and said : “ Townsend, it looks like heavy CORRECTIONS snow ; later the roads may get The editor of M a g i s t e r wishes blocked with it. Start for home to apologise for the following at once ! ” English and Continental mistakes in the last issue : Townsend went at once— the Mr E. M. Dishington was ; only concession to the weather Chocolates and Candies formerly third in the English I ever knew him make. department at Queen Elizabeth’s —HAROLD DERBYSHIRE, Grammar School, and not senior March 1, 1965. Chocolate Liqueurs English master, as stated. Mr Jeffrey Astley’s surname F. A. H Y D E was mis-spelled as Aspley. Mr F. Austin Hyde, who taught languages at Queen Eliz­ S. TUNNICLIFFE abeth’s Grammar School from Mr Scott Tunnicliffe, a well- 1915 to 1921, has died at the LIGHT MEALS SERVED known Blackburn fruiterer, died age o f 74. on January 28, aged 57. He was Mr Hyde was the first house­ IN THE TEAROOM a pupil at Queen Elizabeth’s master o f Raleigh, and in 1919 Grammar School from 1919 started T h e B lackburnian . to 1922. From Queen Elizabeth’s, he Mr Tunnicliffe joined the went to Woodhouse Grove family business of A. Tunnicliffe School, Apperley Bridge, as Ltd. when he left Queen Eliz­ second master. He was later 2 PRESTON NEW ROAD abeth’s. He had stalls on the old headmaster o f Lumley’s Gram- Blackburn market before moving j mar School, Pickering, for 20 SUDELL CROSS. BLACKBURN into the new one, and also had a years. market-hall cafe until it was sold He was born in Driffield. He recently. was an authority on the Yorkshire He leaves a widow and two i dialect, and wrote plays and daughters. Cremation was at poems in dialect. He made Pleasington. j many broadcasts. OBs’ GOLF MAGISTER JUNE 9 JOURNAL OF THE OLD BLACKBURNIANS’ ASSOCIATION PLEASINGTON GOLF CLUB

B ifte $)rafcrMt No. 6 January, 1966 Price Is DEADLOCK! SO SCHOOL Governors’ IN THE .. . letter to MAKES ITS parents, OWN PLANS old boys TH IS letter went out to all IM PA SSE ! That’s the key word which sums up the parents and old boys, along with current situation between Queen Elizabeth’s and Blackburn the text of the full statement by Education Authority over the thorny comprehensive issue. the governors. It was signed by Mr. Hare and Mr. Coulson. At the time Magister goes to “ The foundation governors press the most recent develop­ are unanimous in wishing that AND NOW A ment was the announcement the School retains both its high from Whitehall that approval academic standards and the j has been promised for Black­ characteristic freedoms of a direct GOVERNOR burn’s revised scheme — leaving grant grammar school. the School out. “ The foundation governors, RESIGNS The education authority the headmaster and I feel most received a letter to this effect strongly, however, that such Mr George Gillibrand who from the Secretary o f State for standards and freedoms can only has been a governor o f the Education and Science, Mr be maintained if the School School for 12 years, representing I Anthony Crosland. retains its right to admit those Blackburn Education Committee It stated that the Blackburn boys who can profit most by the has resigned because he believes scheme was to be approved “ in type o f courses which it can offer, the town’s plan “ will do untold principle.” and at an age which will give them the greatest opportunity damage to die educational life of ( Coun. Tom Taylor, chairman | Blackburn. and the maximum time in which o f the education committee— and to develop their talents, academic M r Gillibrand, who is himself who is also a representative | and otherwise. an Old Boy, offered his resigna­ governor o f the school— stressed _ _ tion in a letter to Aid R. F. at the time that “no door is being (j f- IT A ll “ We furthermore believe that Mottershead, leader of the Con­ closed against Queen Eliza- | the education which the School can offer should be available to servative Party on the town | beth’s.” M r William Hare (top picture) all the ablest boys in Blackburn council. and Mr Douglas Coulson, who “ If the governors feel at and not merely restricted to those were responsible for the letter In the letter M r Gillibrand j anytime that they would like to boys who may be attending the on the right, which aptly presents said he was convinced that re-open discussions as to the two junior high schools at the Committee’s attitude was part they can play in secondary the School’s case against the Shadsworth and Lammack. “ governed by political consider­ education, we shall only be too Blackburn educational plan. ations rather than the true “ For these principal reasons, happy to listen to them, and if the foundation governors, the interests o f the children of possible co-operate with them.” Blackburn. headmaster and I have decided Sir Benjamin that we cannot agree to the He added : I feel quite sure The first announcement that negotiations between the School School’s association with the that once the public of Blackburn and the education committee had in hospital local authority’s scheme in its become fully aware of the implic­ present form.” ations o f the attitude o f the broken down came in November. Sir Benjamin Ormerod, past “ The system of fees remission education committee towards A letter from Col G. N. president o f the Association, has is such that, as long as the School Queen Elizabeth’s, they will Robinson, clerk to the governors, been recovering from an opera­ remains a direct grant school, no demand a reckoning from the was read out to the committee, tion he recently underwent at a parent of limited income need representative governors and I | stating that the governors were London hospital. fear that the fees, after remission, have no intention of being held not prepared to accept entry o f It was reported at the annual would be a barrier to his boy’s jointly responsible for a measure i boys at 14. dinner that Sir Benjamin was to which I have offered full making good progress in tiis education at Queen Elizabeth’s, opposition from the outset.” The letter asked for negotia­ recuperation. ' and a certain number o f free tions “ on their present basis ” | places to the School will still be • Darwen’s Conservative MP, | to be adjourned. | available for boys from primary Mr Charles Fletcher-Cooke has schools who are considered able also stepped into the controversy A statement was later issued, ON OTHER PAGES to profit from the courses which by saying he will personally signed by Mr William Hare, the School offers.” chairman o f the governors, Mr j resist any Whitehall attempts to I------put pressure on the School. Norman Jepson, vice-chairman, Page 2, obituary— page 3, Col G. N. Robinson, clerk, and annual general meeting—page 4, Many thanks He has promised to back this Mr Douglas Coulson, head- | weddings—page 5, annual dinner assurance by asking for a personal master. interview with Education Minist- — page 6, regional news— page 11 M agister wishes to thank the ter Mr Anthony Crosland, and, In Column four Magister academic successes— page 13, editor o f the Lancashire Evening if necessary, by putting questions ' reprints a letter which went out miscellany— page 15, Ormerod j Telegraph for his kind permission in the Commons. | to all parents at the same time. House— page 16, sport. to use Telegraph pictures. 2 MAGISTER JANUARY 1966

Obituary Mr. Kemball Cook WILLIAM says goodbye

DERRICK MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE of the Old Black­ burnians’ Association attended a farewell dinner in honour SNAPE of Mr. B. H. Kemball-Cook at the Spread Eagle Hotel, Sawley, A WELL-KNOWN member on June 29. of the Old Blackburnians Association, Mr. William Der­ During the evening, Mr. bers who are prepared to rick Snape died suddenly at Kemball-Cook was presented devote their lives to it,” he his home on November 14th. with a pewter tankard bearing said. the School’s “Magister” badge Twenty-one Old Black­ Mr. Snape, aged 41, of by chairman Mr. G. Norman burnians attended the dinner. Ramsgreave Road, was a lead­ Forbes, who presided at the ing actor with Blackburn dinner. Drama Club, which he helped to found in 1944. After proposing the loyal FAREWELL He had appeared in scores toast, Mr. Forbes paid tribute of amateur productions, in­ to Mr. Kemball-Cook for all cluding several with Accring­ the work he had done for the MESSAGE ton Arts Club. association. “No one has done more to help us in every way Mr. Snape’s first Drama he can to make our association TO TOWN Club play was in 1946 when a success,” he said. he had a part in “ The Little Mr. Kemball-Cook left Foxes” . His last appearance Mr. Forbes recalled that a Blackburn on August 22 to was in February 1964, as the MR SNAPE number of new branches had take up the post o f head­ doctor in “Blithe Spirit” . been formed during Mr. master of Bedford Modern Kemball-Cook’s headmaster- He had been cast to play School, a direct grant gram­ REV. F. MANNING ship, and that he had always mar school. Sir Lancelot Spratt in “ Doctor been very willing to accom­ in the House”, which the club The Rev. Frank Manning, pany officers to the inaugural In a message to “ The Black­ are staging in February. who was a pupil at Q.E.G.S. dinners. burn Times” Mr. Kemball- Mr. Snape, who was at from 1920 to 1924, died at the Cook wrote : “My wife and I School from 1935 to 1942, was home o f his sister-in-law in Mr. William Hare, chairman are grateful for the oppor­ the head o f Tom Snape Ltd., Pleckgate Road, Blackburn, in of the Governors, said there tunities given to us to share wholesale electrical dealers, of May. He was 56. was no doubt that the School in the cultural activities of Primrose Bank, Blackburn, a Mr. Manning had been a had made great progress the town, especially those of business founded by his father, Methodist minister for 33 during Mr. Kemball-Cook’s the Music Society, the Festival the late Mr. Tom Snape. years and had served as super­ headship. and the Arts Club, and we intendent minister of a Glas­ wish every success in the He thanked Mr. Kemball- He was a member of Black­ gow circuit for the past seven future to those who freely give Cook for his loyal support and burn Northern and Salesbury years. so much time and energy to for his “terrific enthusiasm” tennis clubs and of East Lanca­ He left a widow, a son these activities. for Old Blackburnians’ meet­ shire Cricket Club. Trevor, a surveyor at Notting­ ings, “We are very, very sorry “We also hope it will not be He left a widow and four ham and a daughter who lives long before Blackburn has a young children. in Fareham, Hants. to be losing you and Mrs. Kemball-Cook,” he said. civic theatre worthy of its citizens. Mr. Hare offered Mr. “During my nine years as Kemball-Cook good wishes for Atomic energy headmaster I have learned to the future, and Mr. Forbes appreciate the fine and attrac­ post for Mr. proposed his health. tive qualities of Lancashire Replying, Mr. Kemball- boys and the devotion and, in P. I. Harrison Cook spoke of the very happy many cases, self-sacrifice of nine years he had spent in parents. Mr. Peter Isherwood Har­ Blackburn and in association “We have made many rison has taken up a senior with the Old Blacks. He had friends in Lancashire and accountancy post with the enjoyed his visits to branch hope that we shall not lose United Kingdom Atomic dinners, which had been the touch with them now we are Energy Authority (weapons highlights of the year. moving to Bedford.” group) at Aldermaston, Berks. Mr. Harrison, who attended He thanked the association The loss to Blackburn Arts School between 1928 and for the practical support the Club caused by Mr. and Mrs. 1934, began his career as a School has received from it— Kemball-Cook’s departure was NOW MRCP general administrative assis­ especially for the annual referred to in the club’s cir­ tant in Darwen’s Borough covenant, which had enabled cular. Drama secretary Dr. William James Cunliffe Treasurer’s department the various amenities to be pro­ Michael Hindle wrote: “ Brian has gained membership of the year he left Queen Elizabeth’s. vided. and Marion Kemball-Cook Royal College of Physicians have been members almost After serving in several Everyone was appreciative, only three years after qualify­ parts o f the country he came from their arrival in the town. ing and at the age of 25. said Mr. Kemball-Cook, o f the back to East Lancashire in valuable work done by the "Their enthusiasm for all Dr. Cunliffe (1951-58) 1951 as chief accountant’s our activities and for music in gained his M.B., Ch.B., at old boys on the School staff. assistant with the N.W.G.B. at He paid special tribute to Mr. particular, has been o f tremen­ Manchester University with a Blackburn, a position he held dous benefit to the club, and B.Sc. in anatomy and has W. H. Proctor, Mr. H. King, for five years. and Mr. F. Bury for their com­ Marion has expended her own since been working at Man­ Mr. Harrison, who is 47, effervescent brand of enthu­ chester Royal Infirmary. pilation of the card index of has recently been works old boys and their other work. siasm on the club’s behalf as He is married to a former accountant at Scotland’s first actress, singer, instrumentalist nurse at the hospital and they nuclear power station at “ The strength o f a school is and music section secretary have a young son, David Neil. Chapel Cross. in the number of staff mem­ par excellence.” JANUARY 1 9 66 MAGISTER 3 TARGET HIT! MEMBERSHIP TOPS THE treasurer. Mr. Kenneth H. Marsden and Mr. William Hare were re-elected auditors. Mr. Forbes was warmly thanked on behalf of the MARK association by Mr. Keith Col- low for his many years’ service THE 37th ANNUAL general as chairman. meeting of the Old Blackburn­ Mr. R. Smethurst (1955- ians’ Association was held in 1962), Mr. D. S. Lee the Radcliffe Room at School (1954-1963), and Mr. E. on September 29th, 1965. G. Hunt (1947-1954) were Thirty-five members attended. elected to the committee, Mr. The chairman, Mr. G. Sharratt and Mr. Albert East- Norman Forbes, who presided, ham having retired. welcomed members, and the secretary, Mr. Harold Burrows, Members re-elected to the read the minutes of the pre­ committee were : Messrs. B. vious annual meeting. Birtwistle, G. Birtwistle, E. R. Blackshaw, K. Collow, J. D. The treasurer, Mr. Fred Forbes, W. K. Forbes, T. Bury, reported that the asso­ Hindle, N. Jepson, F. J. Jones, ciation now had more than W. Lazenby, R. I. Maughan, 1,000 members. This target W. H. Proctor, J. E. Sagar, J. figure, set by the president, Sharpies, J. Warner, W. E. T. Sir Benjamin Ormerod, at the Walsh, R. W. Wallis and Dr. annual dinner in December, P. L. S. Dixon. 1963, had been reached in June, 1965. The meeting approved sub­ Postages were a very heavy scriptions of 5/- a year for the item in the accounts, said Mr. first three years after leaving Bury. He hoped members School; 7/6 a year for full Money raised by the com ­ sented the gifts to Miss A. would apreciate why he might members; and £5/5/0 for life munity service committee at Townsend, of the Workshop not answer their letters imme­ members. Queen Elizabeth’s provided a for the Blind in November. diately; he tended to send re­ tape recorder and record Among those present were plies, especially receipts, as player for members of the Dr. J. Ardley, Blackburn enclosures with the next com­ Institute for the Blind, Mill medical officer of health (left), munication. A new ruling which means Hill, Blackburn. and Mr. D. J. Coulson (right), Mr. Bury wondered if the that the Association will elect Eighteen - year - old Frank headmaster of Queen Eliza­ association would like to re­ a chairman every year, was Woods, chairman of the com­ beth’s. invest the money it had passed by the meeting. mittee (second from left) pre- already invested. It was agreed As will be seen elsewhere that the committee would look in this issue, Mr G. N. Forbes into this matter. stood down and Mr H. C. Mr. Harry King reported Marsden was elected the new Journalist is that the association had held chairman under the ruling. various successful social events, and Mr. Kenneth On other pages are a appointed Forbes reported on the activi­ tribute to Mr Forbes and a ties of the golf section. The report on the election of Old Blackburnians’ golf com­ Mr Marsden. petition would next be held night editor at Pleasington on June 9th, Mr. Graeme Stanton, of East 1966. Park Road, Blackburn, has been appointed night editor of Mr. Tom Sharratt, former The next annual general “The Journal”, Newcastle-on- editor of MAGISTER, urged meeting will be held on Sep­ Tyne, and started his new job the meeting to find a new edi­ tember 21st, 1966. Committee at the beginning of August. tor as quickly as possible. meetings will be held on Octo­ MAGISTER had been well re­ ber 27th, 1965; January 26th, Mr. Stanton, who is 26, was ceived, he said, and it would 1966; and May 25th, 1966. a pupil at Queen Elizabeth’s be a pity if it were discontin­ from 1949 to 1955. On leaving Other points from the meet­ ued now. school he joined the “Northern ing : Mr. D. J. Ashton — The Daily Telegraph (now the Mr. Burrows told the meet­ Oxford and Cambridge Old ing that Sir Benjamin Ormerod "Lancashire Evening Tele­ Blackburnians’ annual dance graph” ) as a junior reporter. had written to say that he barely breaks even. Does the wished to retire from the association wish it to con­ During national service he presidency of the association. tinue ? was posted to the Far East At Mr. G. N. Forbes’ sug­ and spent two years as a ser­ Mr. George F. Eastwood, Mr. A. Worswick — Could geant journalist with Army gestion, the matter was re­ senior history master at ferred to the committee for the design of the Old Black­ publications in Malaya, Singa­ Q.E.G.S., has had a 44-page consideration. The association burnians’ tie be registered, so pore, and Hong Kong. He resolved to send its sincere that the tie and other items returned to the “ Telegraph” in guide to Samlesbury Hall thanks to Sir Benjamin for his | bearing the design — cufflinks Blackburn as a sub-editor at | published by the trustees. Mr. work for the association. scarves, cravats, car badges, the end of his military service. Eastwood is now working on a history of the School which Mr. E. C. Marsden was and so on—could be sold only In June, 1964, Mr. Stanton elected chairman in succession by the association and only to became a sub-editor on the ! will be published as part of to Mr. Forbes, and Mr. Harry | members of the association ? “Daily Express”, Manchester, the School’s quatercentenary King was elected vice-chair- Dr. Dixon — Would many and a few months later took in 1967. He has already been man. Mr. Burrows was re­ members support a formal Old up a similar position on the working on the book about elected secretary and Mr. Bury Blackburnians’ dance ? “Daily Mail”, Manchester. I two years. 4 MAGISTER JANUARY 1966 GERMAN BRIDE FOR FORMER SCHOOL PREFECT MR. J. HARVEY BOLTON (1948-56) married Fraulein Sibille Zapp, of Kaisers Lautern, in Germany, in August. Mr. Bolton, who now lives at Walton-on-the-Hill, Staf­ fordshire, works in the Mid­ Mr. Jeffrey Lear (1953-60), lands for the sales division of of Maple Street, Blackburn a shoe firm. was married at St. Stephen’s He met his bride when he Church in August to Miss spent a year teaching in Ger­ Doreen Waters, of Providence many. Fraulein Zapp, a Street. student at Saarbrucken * * * University at the time of the Mr. Brian Joseph Kay (1949- wedding, has spent several 60), of Beech Grove, Darwen, holidays in Blackburn and was married at Belgrave taught French at Witton Park Independent Meeting House in Secondary School for several July to Miss Fay Abbott, also weeks last spring. o f Darwen. Mr. Bolton, who was a School Prefect, is the only son Mr. Kay is an assistant lec­ o f Mr. and Mrs. H. Bolton, o f turer in pharmacy at Man­ Preston New Road. chester University. Best man was another old boy, Mr. Keith Klemm. Mr. David William Farren, * * * of Brownhill Drive, Blackburn, Mr. Neil Roderic Bullough married Miss Margaret (1950-60), of Hightown Ter­ Embley, o f Read, at St. Bar­ race, Witton, Blackburn, was tholomew’s Church, Gt. Har­ married at Swansea in July to wood, in August, Mr. Farren, Miss Jennifer Mary Crosbie, a research chemist, gained his o f Swansea. B.Sc. and Ph.D. at Manchester University. Mr. Bullough later took up * * * a post as an assistant lecturer at Alberta University in Mr. Norman Eccleston, of Canada. Markham Road, Blackburn, * * * secretary of Blackburn Mr. David Michael Cunliffe OLD BLACKS PLAYER Schools’ Athletic Association, (1950-59), of Walden Road, married Miss Margaret Blackburn, was married at St. Catherine Aspin, of Byron Gabriel’s Church, Blackburn, POPS THE QUESTION Terrace, Blackburn, at St. in August to Miss Joan Mary Mr. Peter W. Hobkirk, of Mark’s Church, in August. Wilding, of Aldwych Place. Ryburn Avenue, Blackburn, a Mr. Eccleston, who was at Mr. Cunliffe is an insurance playing member of Old Black­ Engagement School from 1950 to 1957, is surveyor in Manchester and a burnians Football Club, has a teacher at St. John’s Junior member of St. Gabriel’s choir, j become engaged to Miss Anne I Mr. Alan Blackshaw (1946- School. He has been a mem­ His bride was formerly cub- Tunnicliffe, of Broadway, i 51), o f Yew Tree Drive, ber of Blackburn Cathedral master at the church. Blackburn. They are pictured Blackburn, has become choir since he was at school. * * * above. engaged to Miss Julia Heather Mr. H. Craig (1950-55), Mr. Hobkirk, who is 25, I Forbes, only daughter of Mr. biology teacher at Nelson attended School from 1951 | and Mrs. Kenneth Forbes, of Mr. John Robert Clayton until 1958. He is the only son Montreal Road, Blackburn. (1951-58), of Pasture Gate, Grammar School, married Miss S. Barrow at St. John’s of Mr. Edgar S. Hobkirk, Mr. Forbes is secretary o f Burnley, married Miss Norma president of Blackburn Church, Stonefold, near Roch­ j the Old Blackburnians’ golf Mary Jones, of Cardiff, at All Chamber of Trade. Saints’ Church, Llandaff, Car­ dale, in August. | section and a member of the * * * He is a director o f the association’s committee. diff, in April. family business of W. M. Hob­ Dr. David Ward Holden kirk and Son, sewing machine Teaching (1945-54), of Southgate, Ful- factors, and is also studying Fl.-Lt. Peter Fallon (1948- wood, married Miss Brenda at a teacher training college. Mr. R. D. S. Wilson (1945- 53), of the Bowling Green Jane Duxbury, o f Mellor, at He is a member of Blackburn 53) has been appointed to the Hotel, Darwen, married Miss St. Leonard’s Church, Balder- Golf Club. staffs o f St. Hilda’s and St. Ann Faulkner Green at Sutton stone, in September. Dr. His fiancee, a telephone Peter’s C.E. Secondary Coldfield in April. Holden is a general prac­ traffic superintendent, is the Schools, Blackburn. He is They had an all expenses titioner in Preston. youngest daughter o f Mrs. teaching modern history at paid honeymoon in Rome — » » * Edith Tunnicliffe, a director of | both schools. thanks to a chance meeting on Mr. Roy Trick (1953-57), Alfred Tunnicliffe Ltd., * * * a Rome beach. Fl.-Lt. Fallon formerly of Lambeth Street, j fruiterers, and the late Mr. On wings is stationed at R.A.F. Upwood, Blackburn, married Miss | Scott Tunnicliffe. Flying Officer Michael Cat- near Ipswich. Veronica Walker, at St. Mary’s ♦ * * Conductor low (1952-59), of Accrington Church, Islington, Blackburn, | Mr. Roy Rimmer, music Road, has received his wings on October 8 — and almost Mr. Christopher L. Jenkins master at Q.E.G.S., conducted at R.A.F. Leeming, Yorks. immediately the couple set j (1943-53) was married in New the first public performance Michael, 24, joined the R.A.F. sail for British Honduras. York in May to Miss Mary of the town’s new orchestra, in 1964 after leaving Leeds Zuazua, a historian with a Mr. Trick, 26, has taken a j the Blackburn Sinfonia, in University. He has now been New York publishing firm. post as an accountant in | May. The orchestra gave their posted to the helicopter flying Belize, the capital of British j second concert at Blackburn school at Tern Hill, Shrop­ Honduras. Cathedral on December 19. shire. JANUARY 1 966 MAGISTER 5 Don’t force boys through mould PRESIDENT HITS OUT AT T H A T SYSTEM* SCHOOLBOYS were not intended to be forced into a mould to be produced on the basis of uniformity. Professor Gordon Manley, the new president, made this com­ ment at the Association’s annual dinner in Big School on Dec­ ember 18. Professor Manley, proposing the toast to the School, said : Guests and officials meet at the dinner. Left to right, Mr Marsden, Professor Manley, Mrs “ Let us hang on to the good examples set by our forefathers Castle, the Mayor o f Blackburn (Aid Lawrence Edwards) and M r Coulson. with their pride, independence she had received some “ verbal o f mind and tolerance o f opinion. side-shafts.” Yet despite this “ They respected a man’s she had enjoyed herself im­ New president right to choose what he thought mensely. was best in regard to education. “ Indeed I cannot tell you Boys are not to be forced into how refreshing it is to escape one mould to be produced on from the rather hot-house atmos­ takes office the basis of uniform citizenry. phere of the House o f Commons. I cannot feel that Lancashire “ I also detect, having a politi­ PROFESSOR Gordon Manley has accepted the invitation to could stand that.” cian’s mind, that you wanted to Commenting on what he des­ talk at me, and I cannot say that be the Association’s new president in succession to Sir Benjamin cribed as “ that system,” Prof I have been disappointed.” Ormerod. Mrs Castle, commenting on Manley went on : “ America is Sir Benjamin expressed his already breaking away from this the educational system said : wish to retire just before the “ The measure o f its success will TOWN CLERK idea o f putting people through annual meeting in September. a mould. be in the extent to which it creates in our young people an Professor Manley, who holds OF STOKE “ Russia still maintains a tradi- | the chair o f Environmental tion involving a formidable exam­ understanding o f this new world Mr. L. K. Robinson, LL.B., o f ours. Studies at Lancaster University, who attended the School from ination system. If we are to live made his first appearance as in this world we must resist it.” “ It really is not enough to 1931 to 1938, has been appoin­ educate our youngsters to be president at the Association’s ted Town Clerk of Stoke-on- Earlier Prof Manley questioned : good national citizens, but to be annual dinner on December 18. Trent. the right to stop “ a youngster world citizens as well. He attended Queen Elizabeth’s Mr. Robinson, who is 45, who has brains from matching “ What delights me is that from 1910 to 1918 and went on has been deputy Town Clerk them against his fellows.” every type o f school in the to Manchester University. Later of Birkenhead. He added : “ Are we also country is taking this challenge he went to Cambridge where he going to fail to give our children more and more seriously.” obtained his M A degree. the opportunity to live up to the ! She added : “ Britain now Professor Manley took part in advantages they have been given ? lives in a new type o f world and an expedition to Greenland in MAGISTER These grammar schools o f ours her young people must look out­ 1926. Two years later he became are among the greatest assets we ward and be equipped to meet head o f the geogiaphy school at is issued free to members possess.” any challenge that is offered. Durham University and from of the Old Blackburnians’ Replying, the headmaster, Mr “ In this stand, some o f our 1939 to 1948 was university Association. Membership Douglas Coulson said that every­ older, traditional schools will demonstrator and lecturer in of the association is open one knew o f the stand the School have to look to their laurels, for geography at Cambridge. to all old boys of Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar was taking against the education already many secondary and He then became professor of School, Blackburn, and to authority. Pressures were being comprehensive schools are rolling geography at Bedford College masters past and present. applied to make the school fully up their sleeves and taking part in the University o f London, a comprehensive by 1970. in world development.” post he held until his Lancaster President : Professor “ If this happens the School Mrs Castle concluded : “ I appointment in 1963. think the priority o f education Gordon Manley; chair­ will become a place where Professor Manley was presi­ equality is everything ; where in this country is to inject into man: Mr E. C. Marsden; dent o f the Royal Meteorological vice-chairman: Mr H. pupils are perfect. No one would our whole educational system a closer contact with the wider Society from 1945 to 1948, and King; secretary: Mr H. fail their ordinary or advanced from 1955 to 1960 served on the levels and 2,000 would be in the world. Burrows, 53 Preston New British National Committee for Road, Blackburn; treas­ first eleven simultaneously.” “ There may be many things that divide us. This is not the International Geophysical urer: Mr F. Bury, 67 After loud applause Mr Coul­ unusual in a democracy. But let Year. Queen’s Road, Blackburn. son went on : “ This is not, us unite on this : we must all He is regarded as one o f the however, a place where we should ; co-operate to build a new tradi­ foremost weather experts in the Contributions and cor­ discuss our problems, nor is it a tion in this country o f ours— to world, much o f his research respondence are invited meeting of the axegrinders union. serve in a world whose challenges having been carried out in and should be sent to “ We are meeting together to and problems grow greater every Lancashire, Westmorland and the Editor, MAGISTER, renew friendships and to make day.” Cumberland. Queen Elizabeth’s Gram­ new ones.” The toast to “ Our Guests ” He has been a frequent con­ mar School, Blackburn, Chief guest Mrs Barbara was proposed by the chairman tributor to The Guardian on Lancs. Castle, MP for Blackburn, said M r E. C. Marsden. climate and weather topics. MAGISTER JANUARY 1966

REGIONAL REPORTS FOR ALL YOUR- Goodbye to London PHOTOGRAPHIC REQUIREMENTS branch secretary MEMBERS OF THE LONDON BRANCH of the Old CINE Blackburnians’ Association said goodbye at their annual dinner in April to their secretary, Mr. Edward B. Norman, who was & moving from the London Area to the Midlands. Mr. Norman, who lived at Haslemere, Surrey, had been Holden, David Rogerson and STILL secretary of the branch since Howard Seymour are the four it was formed five years ?go. old boys responsible for the The branch president, Mr. early organising work. H. Brogden, presented him At the dinner, Mr. G. N. MAIN AGENTS FOR with two books as a token of Forbes took the chair, and thanks for his work for the after he had proposed the LEITZ - R OLLEI - ZEISS branch. loyal toast, Mr. David Allsup Mr. Norman is succeeded as proposed the health o f the NIKON ■ PENTAX ■ ETC - ETC secretary by Mr. D. H. R. guests. Brearley, whose father was The Yorkshire branch was music master at the school for then formed, with the follow ­ 8mm. & 16mm. Amateur & Profession Cine Equipment many years. ing officers : Mr. C. W. Har­ Among the 36 old boys of vey, chairman; Mr. G. M. the School who attended the Shuttleworth, secretary; Mr. dinner were several from C. Riley, treasurer, and Blackburn, including the Messrs. D. Holden, E. West, chairman of the Governors, and J. S. Mortimer, committee £6wirt (borse 8$ Son Mr. W. Hare, vice-chairman, members. PHOTOGRAPHIC & CINE SPECIALISTS Mr. N. Jepson, the head­ Those present at the dinner master, Mr. B. H. Kemball- included Mr. W. Hare, chair­ 19, CHURCH STREET, BLACKBURN Cook, chairman of the associa­ man o f the Governors, and tion, Mr. G. N. Forbes, Mr. Mr. Harry King. Telephone: 51682 H. King and Mr. G. Armistead. It is known that there are Mr. Tom Gibson, proposing many old boys living in the a toast to the visitors, paid Yorkshire area, and anybody tribute to the work Mr. wishing to join the branch is Kemball-Cook had done for asked to get in touch with the School, and Mr. Armistead the secretary at 60 West­ replied. minster Road, York (Tel. Mr. Brearley proposed “The 56228). School”, and Mr. Kemball- The annual subscription is GEOUGE CALX EMIT Cook responded. 4s. payable on January 1. The At the start of the branch’s Committee are proposing to annual meeting, which fol­ hold a hot-pot supper for lowed the dinner, members members, wives and guests, ^ High class decorator ^ stood in silent tribute to Mr. in York next May. They also Arthur Holden, headmaster foresee that, given sufficient from 1919 to 1947. support, the annual function Three members were elected might be held in York and to the committee -— Mr. R. Leeds in alternate years. Decorating Contractor to Isherwood, Mr. G. Hayhurst, and Mr. G. Price. Mr. C. R. D. Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School Priestland retired from the committee. LEEDS Re-elected were : president, Mr. Brogden; chairman, Mr. Leeds branch held its first F. A. Stonehouse; treasurer, dinner for four years at the Full range of Exclusive Designs Mr. K. M. Knott; liaison Metro pole Hotel on March 5. officer, Mr. King; auditor, Mr. More than 20 members and F. Coggins. I guests were present. Committee : Mr. D. J. Mr. J. L. Riley presided and ALSO LARGE SELECTION OF Astley, Mr. J. D. Foster, Mr. an excellent meal was enjoyed J. Haworth, Mr. C. Houghton, in congenial surroundings. HAND PRINTED WALLPAPERS Mr. J. Lee, Squadron Leader R. B. Lamb, Mr. P. N. Mercer, ( The Loyal Toast was ! proposed by Mr. Riley, and Mr. J. S. Read, and Dr. J. E. Varey. Mr. D. Connell proposed the i toast to the School, to which All work personally supervised :: Estimates with pleasure Mr. B. H. Kemball-Cook YORKSHIRE replied. Mr. D. Woods and Mr. J. Sales and Showroom: Residence: A Yorkshire branch of the Riley were elected president association has been formed and secretary for the 1965-66 MELLOR LANE, MELLOR 182 SHEAR BROW by a group of old boys study­ session. Members expressed •WILLOW HOUSE’ ing at St. John’s College, their best wishes to Mr. BLACKBURN BLACKBURN York. The branch got off to Kemball-Cook in his new post. an official start with a dinner Phone Mellor 391 held at York in June. See Page 12, Messrs. David Allsup, David JANUARY 1 966 MAGISTER 7

The following amendment to the Association Membership are corrections sent to the Treasurer since the publication of the full List in April, 1965, together with details of new members who have joined in this period. Those who left school last year are listed together at the end.

ALDERSON, C. D. (49-56) D IX O N , Pit. Off. J. E. (57-64), HEYES, A. (55-62), N O R M AN . E. B. (23-28), “ Small Acre,” Winchester Road, 101 Blackburn Road, 516 Bolton Road, “ Alma House,” 33 Lees Road, Alresford, Hants. Clayton-le-Moors, Accrington. Blackburn. Mopperley, Nottingham. ARMISTEAD, B. (47-55), EASTHAM, A. (46-57), HIRST. Sg. Lt. A. J. (47-57). OFFICER, J. E. (31-36), 4, Wythburn Avenue, 18 Woodcote Road, “ Malvern,” 503 Preston New Road, 11 Clos-y-Bryn, Cherry Tree, Blackburn. Warwick. Blackburn. Rhiwbina, Cardiff, S. Wales. ASHTON, D. (58-63), ECCLES, H. (46-54), HOLDEN, E. R. (52-59), PAINTER, D. (36-43), 34 Winston Road, 7 Lambert Road, 25 Kirkstone Avenue, "Whipshaft,” 40 Earnsdale Road, Blackburn. Preston Feniscowles, Blackburn. Darwen. BAINBRIDGE, C. (37-43), ENTWISTLE, B. (34-40), HOLDEN, Dr. N. T. (26-28), PARKER, A. (37-42), “ Spring Villa,” Birch Vale, " West Bank,” 22 Gib Lane, 28 Waverley Road, 39 Acton Avenue, via Stockport, Cheshire. Blackburn. Enfield, Middlesex. Appleton, Cheshire. BAILEY. D. P. (51-61), FAIRLESS, J. R. (35-40), HOLDEN, R. B. (38-46), PARTINGTON. A. ( - ), P.O. Box 120, 11 Taunton Road, “ Annandale,” 6 Walden Road, 3 Windsor Close, Ndola, Zambia. Blackburn. Blackburn. Blackburn. BAMFORD, L. P. (25-30), FARREN, D. W . (50-57), HUGHES, J. (38-43), PHILLIPSON, A. (54-59). “ Burnshill”, Helensburgh, 282 Brownhill Drive, 1 Ayr Road, Shadsworth, 42 Cornelian Street, Dumbarton, Scotland. Blackburn. Blackburn. Blackburn. BATEY, B. (40-44), FIELD. J.P. (20-26), HUNT, E. G. (47-54), PICKUP, I. (55-63), 3 Banbury Road, Alkrington, 9 Bathhurst Street, 10 Pleckgate Road, 41 Gincroft Lane, Edenfiield, Middleton, Lancs. Blackburn. Blackburn. Ramsbottom, via. Bury. BATTERSBY, R. S (34-39), FIELDEN, R. E. (54-61), ISHERW O OD, R. (40-45), PILLING, R. S. (22-29), 8 Stuart Avenue, 217 Shorrock Lane, 28 Sergison Road, 5 Poplar Avenue, Morcambe-and-Heysham. Blackburn. Hayward’s Heath, Sussex. Warton, nr. Preston. BELL, Dr. C. J. (48-56), FLETCHER, A. (39-44), JACOBSON. F. H. (12-16). POLLARD, Dr. H. M. (26-36), R.R.No.l, P.O. Box 277A, 32 Wollaton Road. 18 Heald Grove, Heald Green, “ Woodside,” Pound Ridge, New York, U.S.A. Bradway, Sheffield. Cheadle, Cheshire. Simonstone, Padiham, nr. Burnley. BLACKSHAW , A. (46-51), FLINT. J. M. (39-46). JONES, F. J. (18-27), POM FRET, J. S. ( - ), “ Beverley,” 71 Yew Tree Drive, 62 Melville Gardens, “ Kentore,” Crosshill Road, 58 Greystock Avenue, Blackburn. Bishopbriggs, Glasgow, Scotland. Blackburn. Fulwood, Preston. BLACKSHAW , E. R. (45-54), FORBES, W . K. (16-25), : JOSEPH, H. (32-38), PRICE. P. N. (48-53), 15 Beech Close, ** Glen Heather,” 32 Montreal Road, 5 Feniscliffe Drive, 19 Courtlands Drive, Clayton-le-Dale, Blackburn. Blackburn. Feniscliffe, Blackburn. Watford, Herts. BLACKSHAW , T. (52-62), FRANKLAND, W . (34-40), KENNEDY, G. (23-29), PULLEN, J. W . (52-57), 15 Beech Close, Westbury House, Panorama Drive, 2 Cotton Tree Lane, 28 Wick Avenue, Wheathampstead, Clayton-le-Dale, Blackburn. llkley, Yorks. Colne. nr. St. Albans, Herts. BRADLEY, H. (31-37), FRIARS, A. L. (20-25), LEE. D. S. (54-63), RAMSBOTTOM, C. (56-61), 238 Revidge Road, 255 Revidge Road, 379 Revidge Road, 92 Rising Bridge Road, Blackburn. Blackburn. Blackburn. Haslingden, Rossendale. BR O W N , N. (45-51), GILLIBRAND, H. (57-64), LEIGH. J. (Junr.) (56-62). RIDEHALGH, Dr. F. (19-26), 126 Dukes Brow, 24 Highercroft Road, 335 Revidge Road. “ Dry Leys,” Frilford, Blackburn. Lower Darwen, Blackburn. Blackburn. Abingdon, Berks. BURNELL. F. (41-43), GORSE, A. E. (48-54), LIVERSEDGE. H. S. (39-43). RILEY, W . (38-43), “ Boothroyd,” 107 Preston Old Road, 19 Church Street, 23 Westmorland Road, 12 Old Bank Lane, Cherry Tree, Blackburn. Blackburn. Sale, Cheshire. Blackburn. CAVE, S. R. (12-18), GREEN, D. (56-63), LLOYD, D. L. (48-54), RILEY. C. (50-57), 3I2A, Dyke Road, 323 Revidge Road, 5 Moorhey Crescent, 36 Westlands Grove, Brighton 5, Sussex. Blackburn. Penwortham, Preston. Stockton Lane, York. CHIPPENDALE, H. (33-36), GREEN, G. (48-53), M A D D O CK , Rev. N. (23-31), RILEY, Dr. T. (42-49), 18 Nares Road, 30 Disraeli Street, St. Thomas’s Vicarage, pp Benhill,” 509 Preston New Road, Witton, Blackburn. Blackburn. 80 Devonshire;Road, Blackburn. Blackpool. CLAYTON, J. R. (51-58), GREEN, W . H. H. (53-61), RO BINSO N, R. (37-42), 25 Gatesheath Drive, Cicely Bridge'lnn, MALTBY, Dr. J. R. (48-53), 93 Heys Lane, Upton-by-Chester, Cheshire. 125 Higher Audley Street, 1812-4 St. S. W., Blackburn. Blackburn. Calgary, Alberta, Canada. CO LLO W , C. K. (38-44), RO BINSO N, Rev. W . D. (42-47), MARGERISON, Dr. J. H. (33-40), 3 St. Silas's Road, HARGREAVES, B. A. (41-47), St. James's Vicarage, Blackburn. 29 Longmeadow Road, Knowsley, 86 Alleyn Road, Dulwirth, Blackburn. London, S.E.2I. COMBERBACH, E. (38-43), Prescott, Lancs. ROSS, W. ( - ), MARGERISON, N. D. (29-35), 6 Pleck Farm Avenue, 8 Norwood Avenue, HARRIS, T. S. (34-39), Blackburn. A3 Villa Helvetia, Pleckgate, Blackburn. 121 The Avenue, 69 Repulse Bay Road, COUPE, D. (55-63) West Wickham, Kent. Hong Kong. RURLANDER, H. E. (57-62), 3 Willow Trees Drive, 34 Station Road, Blackburn. HART, F. E. (52-57), M ASON, C. W . P. (44-52), Banks, nr. Southport. 14 Thorngate Close, “ Crossfields,” Withnell, CRAGG, Rev. L. A. (39-46) Penwortham, Preston. Chorley. RUSHTON, D. N. (38-42), Chaplain, Whittingham Hospital, 17 Feniscliffe Drive, nr. Preston. H A R W O O D , N. ( - ), MAYO. H. S. (33-40). Feniscliffe, Blackburn. “ Hawkstone,” 217 Woodford Road, CRO O K , E. (49.54) Wineberg 3758, La Lucilia, Provincia de Buenos Aires, S. America. Bramhall, Cheshire. RYCROFT, A. S. (57-64), 135 St. Francis’ Road, “ Oak End,” Ridgwood Grove, Fenisdiffe, Blackburn. H AW O RTH , A. (39-46), MAUDSLEY, F. (49-55), Newstead Abbey, Linby, Notts. C R O N SH A W , D. ( - ) Chainama Hills Hospital, P.O. Box 43, '* Gordale,” 5 Moleside Close, RYLEY, D. B. ( - ), 25 Collin Road, Lusaka, Zambia. Accrington. 16 Mollington Road, Kendal, Westmorland. Blackburn. H AW O R TH , G. (16-19), MAYO, R. A. (38-44). CROW THER, D. P. (28-36) “ Croasdale,” Woodgate Road, 4 Laund Grove, SAGER, R. R. (43-48), 309 Revidge Road, Blackburn. Accrington. 96 Kentmere Drive, Blackburn. Cherry Tree, Blackburn. H AW O RTH , R. ( -99), M O NK. S. J. (54-61), DEAN. R. M. (48-55), " Tudor Lodge,” Petworth Road, 826 Whalley New Road, SHARP, R. G. (46-49), 46 Carlton Road, East Sheen, Haslemere, Surrey. Blackburn. “ Huntley Lawn,” London, S.W.I4. Samlesbury, nr. Preston. HAYDO CK, F. (25-29), MURPHY, P. W . (59-63), DERBYSHIRE, Sir Harold (00-05), 5 Montreal Road, SHARPLES, A. A. (30-35), Lindsay Lodge Farm, 40 Grasmere Road, Blackburn. Frodsham, Cheshire. “ Westerley,” Hollinshead Lane, Hadleigh, nr. Ipswich, Suffolk. Wilpshire, Blackburn. D IXO N , H. (45-49), HAYDO CK, J. (57-64), N EW M A N . W . G. (47-58), SHARPLES. J. O. (41-47), 39 St. Peters Close, 109 School Lane, 19 Barker Lane, “ West View,” Ryburn Avenue, Salesbury, nr. Blackburn. Guide, Blackburn. Mellor, nr. Blackburn. Blackburn. D IX O N , Dr. P. L. S. (47-54), HAYMES, G. (47-55), NEW T O N . K. V. (46-52). SHAW , D. W . ( - ), " Cauntley,” 18 Gorse Road, 97 Grangeside Avenue, 46 Rowallan Road, Four Oaks, 2 St. Lawrence Avenue, Blackburn. Hull, Yorkshire. Sutton Coldfield,Warks. Blackburn. 8 MAGISTER JANUARY 1966

SH O RRO CK, H. (34-37). WEALL. J. R. (50-55), DEW AR. J. M. (63-64). LAW . I. F. (58-65), " Clivian,” Billinge Close, 77 Kingsway, Rosemary,Lane, The Flat, Yorkshire Egg Products Ltd., 47 Deganwy Avenue, Blackb urn. Blackwater, Camberley, Surrey. Goodison Boulevard, Cantley, Blackburn. Doncaster, Yorks. SHUTTLEW ORTH, C. A. (40-49). WEALL. R. B. (52-63), LEECH, K. A. (54-65), c/o Martins Bank Ltd., 42 Billinge Avenue, DO RAN. E. C. (58-65), 4a Pleckgate Road, 22 Gray Street, Blackburn. 38 Arnside Crescent, Blackburn. Newcastle-upon-Tyne, I. Morecambe. WEST. J. R. (55-62), LOMAX, S. (58-65), SHUTTLEW ORTH. F. (47-54), 5 Ayr Road, Shadsworth, DOUGHTY, R. (58-65), Blackburn. 41A Scotland Road, 35 Kentmere Drive, 52 Coniston Road, Blackburn. Cherry Tree, Blackburn. WHITEHEAD. R. (40-44), Blackburn. SIMM, P. D. (56-63), 23 Westleigh Road. LUCAS, L. J. (58-65), Carr Cottage, Carr Lane, Blackburn. D U N N , D. (58-65), 7 Ewood, Balderstone. 18 Mill Lane. Blackburn. W IGH TM AN. K. (49-54). Blackburn. SINGLETON, J. N. S. (31-33), 44 Revidge Road, McCARTY, R. (58-65), “ Gatesgarth,” Knowsley Road, Blackburn. DUXBURY, S. R. (56-64), 47 Woodlea Road, Clayton-le-Dale, nr. Blackburn. ‘‘Byland”, Livingstone Road, Blackburn. I WILLIAMS. H. M. (52-56), Blackburn. SLOAN, C. M. (49-54), 223 Aylesbrook, M cGO W AN, W. P. G. (59-65), 16 Springfield Road, Roman Road, Hereford. EARNSHAW , R. N. (57-65), Immanuel Vicarage, Great Harwood, nr. Blackburn. 14 Vardon Road, W ILKIN SO N . A. (21-26). Feniscowles, nr. Blackburn. Sandon House School. Great Baddow. Witton, Blackburn. SMITH, D. P. (57-62), MARSHALL, D. R. C. (54-65), 17 Scott Avenue, Chelmsford, Essex. ED M U N D SO N , J. R. (58-65), Simonstone, Padiham, nr. Burnley. " Meadowcroft,” W ILKIN SO N , E. (47-51), 63 Higher Croft Road, Hoghton, nr. Preston. SNAPE. W. (56-62), 58 Hillcrest Road, Lower Darwen, nr. Blackburn. 63 Heys Lane, Blackburn. Langho, nr. Blackburn. MARTN, D. M. (58-65), ELLIOTT, M. 58-65), 99 Audley Range, SPARKS. E. J. (26-34), W ILKIN SO N , J. M. (39-47), 762 Whalley New Road, Blackburn. “ Holker House,” Knowsley Road, “ Frasers,” Britwell Road, Blackburn. Wilpshire, Blackburn. Burnham, Bucks. MOORCROFT, G. S. (59-64), FARNHILL, J. G. (59-65), 4 76 Road, SPARKS. J. C. (53-62), W O O D IN G , J. L. (28-34), 10 Castle Close, Blackburn. “ Holker House,” Knowsley Road, " Roydon,” 59 Northwich Road, Colne. Wilpshire, Blackburn. Knutsford, Cheshire. MARTN, D. M. (58-65), FELL, J. A. (62-65), STANCLIFFE, Major H. (37-44), YATES, R. (53-58), 99 Audley Range, School House, Mosley Street, Blackburn. 3 Wilton Park, 36 Grindleton Road, Blackburn. Beaconsfield, Bucks. Blackburn. FLETCHER. P. A. (60-65), MOORCROFT. G. S. (59-64), SPEDDING, R. (38-39), SCHOOL LEAVERS, 1965. 76 Whitebirk Road, “ Aysgarth,” 94 Whalley Road, 20 Cherry Street, Blackburn. Wilpshire, Blackburn. Blackburn. SUTTON. A. R. (26-33), ALLISTE, A. (55-64), FOSTER. J. A. (57-65), MORRIS, A. J. (56-65), 18 Walden Road, 28 Alexandra Road, 427 Revidge Road, 12 Woodlands Drive, Blackburn. Walton-le-Dale, Preston. Blackburn. Whalley. SW AN , T. (53-60), ALLSUP, J. C. (56-65), GLASSON, J. (57-65). N IX O N , G. G. )58-65), St. John’s Vicarage, Clarence Street, “ Norwood,” 9 Infirmary Road, 413 Whalley Old Road, 65 Langdale Road, Blackburn. Blackburn. Sunny Bower, Blackburn. Feniscowles, nr. Blackburn. TAGGART. J. R. ) -58), ASPIN, K. (58-65), 109 Shear Brow, HARDACRE, M. O. (57-65), PARKINSON, A. P. (57-65), c/o Mrs. Webb, 208 East Park Road, 64 Horden View, Leicester. Blackburn. 33 Princess Avenue, Feniscowles, nr. Blackburn. Carshalton^Beeches, TATLOW , I. M. (57-64), ASTLEY, J. (58-64), Surrey. 65 Buncer Lane, 26 Brownhill Road, HARRISON, R. (58-65), Blackburn. Blackburn. 38 Leicester Road, PARKINSON, S. G. (58-65), Blackburn. BARNES, E. (58-65), 567 Brunshaw Road, TAYLOR, L. (41-47), Burnley. “ Lyntone,” Preston Old Road, 76 Pritchard Street, H A R W O O D , J. R. (58-65), Cherry Tree, Blackburn. Blackburn. “ Ravensgarth,” 85 Blackburn Road, Rishton. PEMBERTON. A. (58-65), BARKER, W . (58-65), 25 Willow Trees Drive, TETLOW, H. (15-18), 449 Whalley Old Road, HATCH, M. S. (58-65). Blackburn. “ Two Trees,” 378 London Road, Blackburn. 3 Filey Crescent, Reading, Berks. BARKER, J. (58-64), Blackburn. PERRY. S. R. (61-64), 4 Gurth Avenue. Edenthorpe, THOMPSON, A. (36-44), 68 Infirmary Street, Blackburn. HAW ORTH, D. (55-65), Doncaster, Yorks. “ Wenlock,” 13 The Gateway, 297 Preston New Road, Woodham, Woking, Surrey. BARNES. T. (58-65). Blackburn. PICKUP, C. (58-64), THOMAS, M. H. (60-63), 21 Marsh Street, 5 Cumberland Street, c/o Ingram’s Hall, The Schools, Blackburn. HEAP, R. M. J. (58-65), Blackburn. Shrewsbury. " The Gables,” 18 East Park Road, BARTON, N. (58-65), Blackburn. SCHOFIELD, M. W . (60-65), THOMPSON, E. T. (21-29), 179 Wimgerley Street, Blackburn. HIGSON, W . S. (57-65), 12 Edmund Street, Ewood, 25 Westleigh Road, Blackburn. Blackburn. IIA Gib Lane, BENSON. T. J. (59-65), Blackburn. THOMPSON. J. E. (47-54), 32 York Crescent, SELLERS, J. B. (58-65), 53 High Meadows, Blackburn. HO D GSO N , E. (60-65), 7 Abingdon Drive, Bromley Cross, Bolton. Ashton, Preston. BOLTON, B. (58-65), 42 Progress Street. Little Harwood, Blackburn. THOMSPON, W. G. (58-63), 135 Rockcliffe Street, Blackburn. SHARPLES, I. (58-65), 47 Artillery Street, HOLMES, J. R. (58-65), *' Butler’s Arms,” Blackburn. BO ND. G. (59-65), 43 Warrington Street, Pleasington, nr. Blackburn. THORNBER, H. H- (32-38), 67 Worcester Road, Blackburn. 20 Tower Road, Feniscliffe, Blackburn. SMALLEY, D. I. R. (58-65), Blackburn. HORNSBY, R. M. (56-65), 15 Lower Lane, BOWSKILL, K. (59-65), 14 Lancaster Place, Longridge, nr. Preston. THORP, K. H. (49-55), 37 Whinney Lane, Blackburn. Blackburn. 154 Blackburn Road, SMITH, J. H. (58-65), Clayton-le-Moors, Accrington. IDE. P. L. (58-65). BOYES, G. (60-65), 27 East Park Avenue, 17 Scott Avenue, THRELFALL, J. M. (52-55), 48 Crompton Place, Blackburn. Simonstone, Padiham, nr. Burnley. 29 Westleigh Road, Blackburn. Blackburn. JONES, R. J. (58-64), SN O W D O N , P. F. (63-65), BRINDLE, R. E. (56-65), 4 Robinson Street, " Rodier,” Revidge Road, TORRY, J. M. (56-64), 71 Ramsgreave Drive, Blackburn. Blackburn. " Three Gables,” KnowsleyJRoad, Blackburn. Wilpshire, Blackburn. JOWETT, D. W . (58-65), STEVENS. P. E. (60-65). TOWERS. F. (45-62), BROW NE. P. J. (56-65), 1 Green Fern, 9 Whitby Drive, Highercroft, 26 Clochbar Avenue, Milngavie, 187 Preston New Road, West Bradford Road, Blackburn. Dumbartonshire, Scotland. Blackburn. Waddington, nr. Clitheroe. TAYLOR, G. R. (59-65), W ADE, M. (54-61), CAVE. T. G. (59-65). KIMM, R. (59-64), 17 Skye Crescent, 32 Neville Crescent, 20 Nares Road, 81 Shadsworth Road, Blackburn. Bromham, nr. Bedford, Beds. Witton, Blackburn. Intack, Blackburn. W ILKIN SO N , D. T. (58-65), W ALNE, L. A. (32-39), CLEGG, J. R. (58-65), LAMONBY, H. S. (60-65), 71 Langham Road, 10 Waverley Road. 55 Stanhill Village, 16 Cedar Street, Oswaldtwistle, nr. Accrington. Blackburn. Intack, Blackburn. Blackburn. W ALSH, J. ( - ), DAVIS. W . S. (57-65), LAMSTER, P. W . (58-65), WILLIAMS, T. (59-65), " Ravenswing,” Church Lane, 46 Winston Road, 2 Lower Wood Bank, 96 Haslingden Road, Mellor, nr. Blackburn. Blackburn. Darwen. Blackburn. JANUARY 1 966 MAGISTER 9

M A G IS T E R is distributed to all members of the Old Blackburnians’ Association and to a random selection of old boys of Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School who are not members. If you are not a member and have received this issue, please do not feel under any obligation, although we should be very pleased if it prompted you to join the association and make sure of receiving future issues. If you are a member and also receive an extra copy under our random selection scheme— it happens occasionally— please accept our apologies. A special plea to members and non-members alike : one of our greatest difficulties is maintaining a correct list of addresses, so if yours has changed or is about to change or, incidentally, if you know of someone else who might be interested in joining the association, please send details to the Secretary or the Treasurer.

OLD BLACKBURN IANS’ ASSOCIATION SUBSCRIPTION RATES :

LIFE MEMBERSHIP ...... £5 5s. Od.

JUNIOR MEMBERS ...... 5s. per annum (for the first three years after leaving School).

FULL MEMBERS ...... 7s. 6d. per annum or £1 for three years. It would be greatly appreciated if members would help to simplify the collection of subscriptions either by making payment by banker’s order— for which a form is provided— or by adopting the three-year subscription. Cheques or postal orders should be crossed, made payable to “ Old Blackburnians’ Association,” and sent to the Treasurer, Mr. F. Bury, 67 Queen’s Road, Blackburn.

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...... branch. Please pay now, on receipt of this order, the sum of £ s. d. and on August I annually hereafter until countermanded in writing by me to Lloyds Bank Ltd., Blackburn branch, the sum 'of seven shillings and sixpence, being the amount of my annual subscription to the Old Blackburnians’ Association.

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Period at School to 10 MAGISTER JANUARY 1966 OLD BLACKBURNIAN S’ ASSOCIATION Statement of A ccounts for the year ended July 31, 1965

I ncome and E xpenditure A ccount

£ s. d. £ s. d. Bank Charges ...... 2 7 0 Subscriptions, 1964/65 271 2 6 General 8 12 0 Released from Life Membership Fund 31 10 Postages 16 5 4 Interest on Investments :— Magazines 50 8 0 4% Consols 50 0 0 Church Service 6 2 0 Income Tax 19 7 6 Magister 189 7 6 Leavers’ Supper 9 10 0 30 12 6 School Covenant 21 0 0 Blackburn Savings Bank 3 5 0 Loss on Dinnei 15 8 6 33 17 Balance : Profit to Accumulated Fund .. 38 3 11 Profit from Social Activities 17 13 War Memorial Ground Rent 5 0 0 Income Tax 1 18 9 3 1 3

£357 4 3 £357 4 3

B alance Sheet £ s. d. £ s. d. £ d. Life Membership Fund Lammack Ground at cost, less sales 1207 15 6 Balance at 1.9.64 1224 6 Investments : 4% Consols— Additions 31 10 £300 at cost 210 12 £950 at par 950 0 (Market Value £679) 1255 16 0 1160 12 0 Deletions 31 10 0 1224 Cash at Bank : 1 1207 Lloyds Bank Ltd. War Memorial Fund District Bank Ltd. 18 Ci editors (Magazine Committee) 37 Blackburn Savings Bank 158 16 Accumulated Fund : 165 16 Profit at 1.9.64 . . 4118 11 Cash in hand 15 16 Profit on 64/65 .. 38 3 11 80 2 10

£2,550 0 4 £2,550 0 4

H o n o r a r y A u d it o r s’ R eport : We hereby certify that we have examined the accounts of the Old Blackbumians Association as above set forth together with the books and vouchers relating thereto. In our opinion they represent a true and correct record o f the transactions o f the Association during the year ended 31 July, 1965. (Signed) W il l ia m H are, F.C.A. 6 September, 1965. K e n n e t h H. M arsd en, F.C.A.

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AND ‘DRIVE-IN’ AT AT PLECKGATE Retail Shop and door display, ROAD, RAMSGREAVE 43, Penny Street, Blackburn, (new Market). JANUARY 1 966 MAGISTER 11 ACADEMIC SUCCESSES Mr. Brian W . Nield (1957- Mr. David M. Cunliffe Mr. James Houghton (1955- Mr. Arthur Raymond Long- 64), o f Brantfell Road, has (1950-59) has qualified to 62), son of Mr. and Mrs. F. worth (1951-58), son of Mrs. gained first class honours in become an Associate member Houghton, of Rothesay Road, Laura Longworth, o f Sandy French and Spanish at Down­ of the Chartered Insurance has obtained a B.Sc. degree in Lane, Lower Darwen, and the ing College, Cambridge. He Institute (Manchester centre). zoology at Liverpool Univer­ late Mr. A. Longworth, has spent the summer teaching He is a playing member of sity. He is staying on to take gained his Ph.D. at Notting­ English at a Madrid school. Old Blackburnians F.C. an honours degree in genetics. ham University. Mr. Long- Ill worth, who is 25, has already Ill ■ been awarded a B.Sc. at Man­ Mr. David J. Nicholson chester University. He has Mr. D. R. Bolton (1957-64), Mr. Harold Livesey (1945- (1955-62), son o f Mr. and Mrs. taken up a lecturing post at who is studying at Queen’s 53), son of Dr. Frank Livesey, J. F. Nicholson, of Lancaster Leicester College of Tech­ College, has been placed in of Preston New Road, has Place, has obtained a first class nology. Class II, Division I in French passed the final examination honours degree in history at and Spanish in the Cambridge for the Fellowship o f the Christ Church College, Oxford ■ University Tripos. Chartered Insurance Institute. He has also passed examina­ He is an underwriter at Lloyds. ill tions set by the Civil Service Mr. Roger Smethurst (1955- ■ Commissioners for the admin­ 62) has been awarded a dip­ In part one o f the Law istrative class o f the Home loma in carpet technology Tripos, Mr. P. W . Murphy Mr. Graham S. Pinson Civil Service. with distinction at Kidder­ (1959-63) was placed in Class (1952-62) has won a B.Sc. M minster College. He also II, Division II. He is at Down­ honours degree in mechanical passed part one examinations ing College, Cambridge. engineering (Class II) at King’s Mr. Ian K. Piper (1954-61), for the Associateship o f the Ill College, London. He has been son o f Mr. and Mrs. S. Piper, Textile Institute and was appointed to a graduate of Branch Road, Mellor awarded a first class full tech­ Mr. Roger Ian Davies (1958- apprenticeship with I.C.I. Brook, has gained a B.A. nology certificate in woollen 61), o f Whinfield Place, has Fibres (British Nylon Spin­ degree in French and German worsted raw material. gained an upper second class ners) at Pontypool. He is the at Liverpool University. He is honours degree in economics son of Mr. and Mrs. S. Pinson, now studying for the diploma Ill and geography at St. Andrew’s of Hazel Grove, Stockport. of education. University. He has since taken Ill m Mr. John Crook Marshall a post with Unilever. (1949-59), son of Mr. and Mrs. Mr. D. A. Lowe (1954-62) A. A. Marshall, of Meadow- Ill Mr. David Smalley (1953- and Mr. A. Heyes (1955-62), croft, Hoghton, has qualified 61), of Burnley Road, has been have been awarded B.Sc. Mr. Alan Ashton (1954-61), as a Doctor o f medicine, awarded a certificate of honours degrees in bio­ of Winston Road, was awarded ; gaining his M.B., Ch.B. at education at Exeter Univer­ chemistry at Liverpool Univer­ an M.A. with second class Manchester University. He sity. In September he took up sity. Mr. A. Bradburne has honours in German language graduated as a B.Sc. in a post as music master at also won a B.Sc. degree at and literature at St. Andrew’s anatomy in 1962, and has now Cockermouth Grammar Liverpool. University. School, Cumberland. been appointed house officer Ill ■ at Manchester Royal Infir­ Ill Mr. John Parkinson (1955- mary. Mr. C. W. Strack (1956-63) 62), aged 21, son o f Mrs. M. Ill was placed in Class I of the Two former class friends, Mr. Martin Robert Johnson, of Parkinson, of Hickory Street, Cambridge natural science has gained a B.A. degree with Tripos (part one). He has also Victoria Street, and Mr. Neville Fairclough (1955-62), second class honours in his­ been elected to a scholarship tory at St. Peter’s College, in natural science. of Beardwood Brow, have gained degrees in mechanical Oxford. Law prize Ill engineering at the same Ill university and have landed Mr. T. H. Matthews (1958- Mr. John W. L. Carter jobs with the same firm. 62) appeared in Class III of (1951-59), son of Dr. Eric and the Cambridge natural science Both 21, they studied at Mrs. Carter, o f Higher Grove winner Tripos. He is studying at Leeds and are now working I Hall, Lower Darwen, has Downing College. for an engineering firm in gained a Bachelor of Phar­ Mr. Arthur Sandford (1952- III Newcastle-upon-Tyne. macy degree with second class ! honours at London Univer- 59), an articled clerk in Mr. R. E. Sowerby (1958- Ill Preston Town Clerk’s office, 64), studying at St. Cather­ i sity. He is now working for J ine’s College, was placed in Mr. J. J. Gibson (1955-62), the formulation department has won the Atkinson Prize Class II, Division I of the 21, o f St. James Road, has of a Liverpool chemical firm. awarded by the Law Society as classical Tripos (part one). gained a degree in chemical Ill the best honours man in con­ engineering with second class n Mr. David Holden (1956- i veyancing. honours at Leeds University. I 63), Mr. David Allsup (1955- Mr. Richard Norman Totty The prize is awarded in the II 63) and Mr. David Rogerson (1952-61), of Revidge Road, Preston and Liverpool areas has gained his B.Sc. with (1956-63) have all passed two Mr. J. Harwood (1955-62), | parts o f their final examina- and to qualify students must second class honours in was placed in Class III o f the chemistry at Edinburgh | tions at St. John’s College, be under 27 and have obtained I mechanical sciences Tripos York. I at least two-thirds o f the pos­ University. (part one) at Cambridge in University. III sible marks. Mr. John R. West (1955-62), Ill Mr. E. Boyes (1954-61), has Mr. Sandford, of Revidge aged 20, o f Ayr Road, has graduated with second class Road, Blackburn, studied law gained a B.Sc. with upper Mr. David E. Ambrose honours in history (B.A.) at at University College, London, (1951-62), a former head boy, j the University College of second class honours in metal­ and was articled to the Preston lurgy at Birmingham Univer­ 1 has gained an honours degree Wales, Aberystwyth. He has sity. He is carrying on with in law at Oxford. He studied been appointed to a trainee Town Clerk, Mr. W . E. E. his studies at university at Merton College and lives at management course with the Lockley, in January, 1963. before leaving to enter Thorpe Green, Brindle, near British Electrical Traction industry. Chorley. Co. Ltd., London. He intends to remain in I local government. II III ■ 12 MAGISTER JANUARY 1966 Mr G. N. Forbes Mr E. C. APPOINTED Marsden DEPUTY A DEVOTED AND MANAGER

is our Mr. Colin Astley Shuttle- worth, 34, of 17 Lancaster LOYAL SERVANT Place, Blackburn, was appoin­ chairman ted deputy manager of the Newcastle city office branch By Mr Harry King of Martins Bank Ltd. on September 1. He was a pupil at the School from 1940 to AS W ILL BE SEEN elsewhere in this issue, it was 1949. agreed at the annual general meeting held on September 29, On leaving School, Mr. 1965, that in future the chairman of the association should hold Shuttleworth joined the Royal office for one year only. Air Force for his national service. In 1950 he went up to When this suggestion was King’s College, Cambridge, first discussed in committee where he read mathematics earlier in the year Mr G. Nor­ Association and English, and took his B.A. man Forbes fully supported the degree in 1953. idea and intimated his readiness to stand down and not to offer holds Mr. Shuttleworth joined himself for re-election. Mr E. C. Marsden was elected Martins Bank when he left as chairman of the Old Cambridge, starting as a Mr Forbes, who was at school | service Blackbumians Association at the graduate trainee at the from 1916-22, has been a com­ More than 70 old boys and annual meeting in September. Accrington branch, and later mittee member for many years j their guests attended the fifth He succeeds Mr G. N. Forbes working at various branches and was secretary of the social annual church service of the as the fifth chairman since 1925. in the Manchester area. committee in the early 1930’s. Old Blackburnians’ Associa­ Under a new luling the chairman He succeeded Mr Henry Whit­ tion at Leamington Road will now hold office for one year He has been one of the taker as chairman in 1950, when Baptist Church, Blackburn, on only. leading members of Black­ the latter became chairman of Sunday, September 26. The Mr Marsden, of Gorse Road, burn Arts Club, which he the governors. Since the re­ service was conducted by the Blackburn, attended school from joined in 1954, as an actor, constitution of the association in minister, the Rev. A T. Hub­ 1921 to 1931. He is a governor and has produced many plays, 1925 theie have been only four bard, who also preached. of the School and has also been revues, and musical shows. He an active member of the Old was committee secretary for chairmen— Mr J. Kenyon Hoyle The first lesson was read by Blackbumians for many years. four years. 1925-33, Mr W. Hare (father of Mr. E. C. Marsden (1921- the present chairman of gover­ He read mathematics at Trinity 1931), a governor of the He was presented with an nors) 1933-34, Mr H. Whittaker College, Cambridge, and gained School and the new chairman electric toaster by the presi­ 1934-50 and Mr Forbes 1950-65. an MA degree there. of the association, and the He is senior partner of Messrs dent, Mr. George Gillibrand, Throughout this period Mr second lesson by the head­ Marsden and Marsden, Solicitors who is also a member of the Forbes has given loyal and master, Mr. Douglas J. Coul- of Ainsworth Street, a position Old Blackburnians’ Associa­ devoted service to the association, son. formerly held by his late father tion, on behalf of club rarely missing a meeting and | Members of the School choir Mr J. W. Marsden. members on July 5. readily responding to the many sang the anthem, “ Save us O invitations to represent the assoc­ Lord” (Bairstow), under the iation at a multitude of functions. direction of Mr. Roy E. Regional reports from page 6. The university groups in par­ Rimmer, the School’s director ticular will recall his regular of music. MANCHESTER LIVERPOOL attendances at their dinners and j The collection, taken by Eighteen members of the Liverpool branch held a supper evenings. He has atten- j old boys who are connected Old Blacks’ Association successful supper evening on ded all the London branch with the Leamington Road i travelled by coach to attend May 13, which was attended dinners since their inception in Church, came to £9 7s., and J the annual dinner of the Man- by several members from 1960 and has done much to foster j this was shared between the and encourage the formation of j j Chester branch at the Palm Blackburn. church and the School’s Com­ | Court, Belle Vue. regional branches of the associa- | munity Service Committee. tion. He was also instrumental Several members of the Chairman Dr. Roberts in the inauguration of the The organist for the service School staff were in the party, proposed the Loyal Toast, and annual Old Boys church services. was Mr. H. A. Holme, and | including the former head, a toast to the School was Mr. F. Dewhurst played the | Mr. Kemball-Cook, Dr. F. proposed by Mr. Paul Bland. Mr Forbes is well-known in organ for the anthem. [ Tyler, second master, together Mr. B. H. Kemball-Cook football circles ; he has been a I with Mr. W. Hare, chairman replied. director of Blackburn Rovers | of the Governors, Mr. G. N. Football Club since 1940 and he Forbes and Mr. D. G. Hartley, A toast to the guests was is a member of the council of | NOW DEPUTY Chief Education Officer. proposed by Mr. Anthony the Football Association. He is [ Mr. Robert Ball, branch Bradburn, to which Mr. Denis also a member of the Central j HEADMASTER treasurer, presided in the W. Shaw replied. League Committee and of the ; absence of Mr. Ian Malloch, Lancashire F.A. council. He was Mr. Geoffrey M. Townsend, Attending from Blackburn i and proposed the Loyal Toast. were Dr. F. Tyler, Mr. H. King, appointed a governor of the ! M.A., has been appointed Mr. Robert Davenport, school in 1962. deputy headmaster of Elles­ Mr. Shaw, Mr. Eaton, Mr. branch secretary, proposed a Eastham, Mr. Walmsley and The Association places on mere Port Grammar School toast to the School and Mr. for Boys. Mr. D. G. Hartley, Chief record its sincere appreciation | Kemball-Cook replied. Mr. Education Officer. of the services Mr Forbes has | Mr. Townsend was at Queen ! Ball proposed “Our Guests", rendered in the past and mem- | Elizabeth’s from 1939 until and Mr. H. Kennedy, former Liverpool members present bers will be pleased to know 1945 and graduated at Down­ senior maths master who was included Messrs. I. K. Piper, that he continues to serve the ing College, Cambridge, with chief guest, responded. A. Heyes, D. Lowe, D. J. Association as a committee honours in the natural science A total of 26 members Abbott, P. D. Simm and D. member. and geography triposes. attended the dinner. Entwistle. JANUARY 1966 MAGISTER 13 Miscellany NEWS OF OLD BLACKS NEAR AND FAR emigrated to Canada nine £3,000 grant years ago and has since Mr. C. H. Panter (1944-52), married an American girl. Mr. assistant lecturer in physics at Ward was unharmed in the Blackburn College of Tech­ tornado. * * * nology, has been awarded a £3,000 grant by the Science Medal Research Council to purchase Mr. Bernard Davis, a mem­ equipment for research into ber of the School staff, is to thermal expansion of sodium receive the Scouts’ Medal of chloride and diamond-type Merit award for his work for structures. The research is the School’s Scout Group. being undertaken at the col­ ¥ * * lege by staff and students Professor now during the present academic Dr. Trevor Angus Villiers year. (1942-47) has been appointed * * * MR BAMBER professor of biology at the President University of Natal, South Africa. Mr. J. Owen Sharpies (1941- Mr. Ralph Henry Bamber, 47) is this year’s president of son of the Rev. F. Bamber, Professor Villiers, who is 34, attended Manchester Blackburn and District Junior vicar of St. James’, Hasling- Chamber of Commerce. den, has taken a post as a University and received an teacher in Laos under the honours degree in 1955. After Voluntary Services Overseas holding a short appointment Via Panama scheme. in Britain he went to S. Africa as a lecturer in 1956. He was Mr. David Rogers (1956-63), Ralph, who is 23, is teach­ awarded a doctor’s degree in of Buccleugh Avenue, ing English to students at 1959 by London University Clitheroe, spent his summer Dong Dok College— about five and held an I.C.I. senior holiday in Canada visiting his MR FIELDING miles from Vientiane. research fellowship at the sister Pauline, who has been In Sydney The area is apparently no University o f Wales. teaching there for six years. Mr. Lister A. Fielding (1952- * * * longer trouble:, by the recent David, who is 18, sailed by 59), of Preston Old Road, strifes, although more nor­ In Atoms cargo boat via Panama and Cherry Tree, spent his sum­ San Francisco. He is now thern parts o f the country are Mr. Tom Williams (1957- mer holiday working in a studying at Exeter University. still held by the Communists. 62), formerly a lab. steward Sydney, Australia, bank under Ralph, who was at School at the School, has been a scheme provided by the from 1953 to 1961, read appointed a scientific assis­ By Land Rover English Speaking Union. English at St. Catherine’s Col­ tant with the United King­ Mr. Fielding, who is 21, is Mr. Paul Schofield (1952- lege, Oxford, and completed dom Atomic Energy Authority a student at Manchester 60), maths and physical his teacher training at Bristol at Aldermaston. University and was one of a education master at Q.E.G.S., University just before leaving party of students who went to left Blackburn in July for for South East Asia. Australia under the scheme. Kenya where he and his wife * * * Ralph will be staying in are now teaching. Mr. and Research Laos for a year, though his Mrs. Schofield travelled to Mr. Peter C. Chadwick contract holds an option for a their destination just outside further 12 months’ service. (1943-51), of Braeside, Cherry Mombassa by Land Rover, Tree, has joined a university Along with more traditional covering 7,000 miles across tropical gear he took with him : research team investigating Europe and the Holy Land to religious education in Britain. a coffee grinder. “I believe Africa. Mr. Chadwick is senior they grow good coffee beans * * * in the area,” he said with a | scripture master at St. Peter’s grin. To California Secondary School and will be * * * j away from the school for nine Dr. Guy Marlor (1950-57), Soloist I months. The project is being son of Mrs. Roy Marlor, of | undertaken by London Uni­ Mr. David R. Backhouse Buncer Lane, and the late Mr. versity. (1943-51) sang baritone solo Marlor, has sailed with his Mr. Chadwick is secretary in Verdi’s “Aida” presented wife and two children to I of Blackburn Church Teachers’ by Blackburn Music Society in California to take up an Association, secretary of March. David, who is a associate professorship at Blackburn and Darwen language master at Stand MR SLATER Stanford University. Dr. Mar­ | Readers’ Board and a mem­ Grammar School, Whitefield, lor gained his Ph.D. at ber o f the Diocesan Readers’ Lancs, is son o f Mr. and Mrs. Manager Durham University. Board. He is lay reader at St. Roy Backhouse, who are * * * Mr. Harold Slater (1921-26), I Francis’s Church, Feniscliffe. committee members of the * * * of Enfield Road, Altham, has New deputy society. Deputy * * * been appointed manager of , the Haslingden branch of Mr. Kenneth Ormerod Mr. F. Staziker has been Unharmed Martins Bank. Walmsley, o f St. Mary’s Drive, [ appointed a deputy to Burn­ Mr. Frank Ward (1941-46) Mr. Slater joined the bank Langho, has been appointed ley’s Borough Surveyor. Mr. deputy manager at the Black­ is reported to be now living in 1926 and has worked in j Staziker was with Nelson Cor­ in Toledo, U.S.A., where in several branches in the Black­ burn branch of Martins Bank. poration before moving to April 48 people were killed burn area and also for a spell [ Mr. Walmsley, who is 41, was Burnley in 1946 as senior in a tornado which ravaged in London. He is a member j formerly accountant at the assistant in the architectural the American mid-west. Mr. of Accrington Arts Club and I Preston branch. He has been department. He later became Ward, who is 35, is a former Blackburn Diocesan Choral in banking for 25 years. He is chief assistant and has worked deputy librarian at Accring­ Society. He took over his new | a member of Wilpshire Golf on many of the town’s major Club. ton and was chief cataloguer duties in September. development schemes. at Blackburn library. He 14 MAGISTER JANUARY 1966

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! You can JUNGLE JUICE! When Captain Trevor I for two years. He joined the Haworth, now an Army dentist I Army in 1964. in the steaming jungles of ' His job now is to look after North Borneo, was asked what I the dental needs of British and he missed most from his home I Commonwealth troops who town, he quickly replied: “A , are on patrol against Indo- pint of Thwaites’s beer”. j nesian “Commando” attacks And that really started I in the jungle, something at the Blackburn And that’s exactly what brewery’s headquarters. j Trevor is doing in the picture For they decided right | above, away that there was only one _ . . . Only the best goes into thing to do— fly out a 36-pint C X ~ A A C I Q I S I G T PREMIER Buildings. barrel of best bitter for t Specially selected timbers, Trevor, an Old Boy who is A r llt n r I O I I 1 C fitting roofings, etc. are now serving with the 51st CUItUf JVIM3 combined with fine crafts­ Gurkha Brigade in Brunei. ^ ' tXrttXxi1 manship to make buildings With no more ado the " U U • • j of high quality. Design too, barrel was taken post haste to Mr. Thomas Edward Shar- is attractive and practical Manchester and, with "m ili- ratt, 27, o f Kentmere Drive, to blend with modern tary honours”, was carried Cherry Tree, Blackburn, homes and give maximum aboard a jet liner bound for , joined the “Daily Telegraph”, durability. PREMIER are an 11,000 mile trip to Borneo, i Manchester, in May as a sub- renowned for quality and The long, cool pint which editor. guarantee lasting Capt. Haworth, 27, had only ; Mr. Sharratt was a pupil at satisfaction— W HATEVER dreamed about was suddenly 1 Queen Elizabeth’s from 1949 Y O U BU Y . more than just a far-away i to 1956. He gained a B.A. vision. degree at Christ Church, Trevor, who was as School j Oxford, in modern languages, from 1947 to 1956, studied I He received his M.A. in June, dentistry at Manchester 1 On leaving Oxford, Mr. University and qualified in | Sharratt became a reporter on 1960. He spent a time as a I the “ Lancashire Evening Tele­ BRANCH ROAD, LOWER DARWEN, BLACKBURN. house surgeon at Manchester j graph,” Blackburn. He edited Dental Hospital and then was MAGISTER from January, Telephone 53525 Open 7 days a week for inspection. in private practice at Ewood 1963, *o May, 1965. JANUARY 1966 MAGISTER 15 ORMEROD HOUSE OPENED Proud day for Sir Benjamin BY DAVID BIRTILL ANOTHER chapter in the post-war improvements at the School was written in July when Sir Benjamin Ormerod opened the new wing which bears his name— Ormerod House. The building is designed to harmonise with the Holden Laboratories, which were com­ pleted seven years ago. There are additional science labs, and extra classrooms for the art and biology departments. Sir Benjamin, formerly a Lord Justice o f Appeal, came to School to perform the opening ceremony. He recalled the days when he first entered the school as a boy of 13 in 1903. “ The last thing I thought of then was that I was going to open a new building for the The official opening’ ceremony performed by Sir Benjamin Ormerod (extreme left). school and to name it after myself ! Sir Benjamin said the school the school and town, established Sir Benjamin walked round “ This is a proud day in my had, over the years, played an themselves firmly, and will con­ the building with the school life and, although it is something important role in the develop­ tinue to strengthen over the governors, teaching staff and I never anticipated, it is a day I ment of Blackburn’s professional, years. guests, including the Mayor of shall look back on with the business and civic life. “ The town is indebted to Blackburn, Councillor Lawrence those who have played an im­ greatest o f pleasure.” “ Traditions have grown with Edwards (now Alderman). portant part in its development The new wing was dedicated and I am sure they will continue by the Very Rev Norman to carry on their roles.” Robinson, provost of Blackburn, Sir Benjamin was presented Sir Benjamin was given the key THE REFRIGERATION CENTRE with an inscribed silver salver, to open the building by M r A. T. bearing the school crest, by Mr Ratcliffe, o f Walter Stirrup and William Hare, chairman of the Sons, Blackburn, the architects. (Blackburn) Ltd. governors.

(N. D. Briggs, E. H. Atherton) ‘Flying doctor’ MICHAEL GETS ANNOUNCE THEIR on visit GOLD MEDAL from Zambia FROM DUKE REMOVAL TO LARGER PREMISES BACK in Lancashire during Michael Knight, of Pringle August on a “flying” visit to Street, Blackburn, a pupil of his parents in Blackpool was the School, received the Duke SCHOOL BUILDINGS Old Boy Dr. Alan Haworth, of Edinburgh gold medal who is now a medical mission­ award from the Duke at CHERRY TREE, BLACKBURN ary in Zambia. Buckingham Palace in July. Dr. Haworth, who formerly Michael, who is 17, is the lived in Accrington Road, first boy from the School to Telephone And at I qualified as a doctor at Cam­ win the gold award. bridge. He attended school Blackburn 21637 Accrington 33404 between 1939 and 1946. He held appointments at Bury, Stockport and Accring­ How to be a ton Victoria Hospital before going to Zambia for the London Missionary Society in better driver 1957. Senior students at the Dr. Haworth, a psychiatrist, School have been getting Main Agents for LEC REFRIGERATION LTD. j flies thousands of miles a week expert instruction on how to in his job, which brings him become better car drivers. Authorised Dealers of ( into close touch with witch­ In charge o f the “ lessons” STERNE and KELVINATOR craft, sorcery and even magic have been members of the spells. Lancashire County Police Commercial and Domestic Equipment He was formerly associated force and the East Lancs, with Furthergate Congrega- group of the Institute of ) tional Church. Advanced Drivers. 16 MAGISTER, JANUARY, 1966 All the Sporting News YORK BRANCH Our thanks IS ARRANGING MIXED LUCK FOR A SOCIAL to Tom SOCCER TEAMS An informal evening has been Sharratt arranged by York Old Black­ This issue o f M ag ister is late ; THE four Old Blackbumians soccer teams are having mixed bumians for May 20, at the Half copy for it has been accumulating fortune in the Lancashire Amateur League. The first team Moon Hotel, Blake Street, York. since last April, when we lost our currently stands fourth in the top flight with more than half Ladies will be very welcome. their games won. editor M r Tom Sharratt, conse­ A main course, plus cheese and quently some items are dated and Skipper and left half Terry biscuits or sweet (or something others have had to be held over. Barton recently captained a ; similar) is being organised, but We who worked closely with League X I and in the same side MR H. KING there will be no formal seating. was left back Roger Horrex. Tom Sharratt cannot praise too The second team are joint The idea is to allow people to highly his enthusiasm, dedication league leaders in Division Two j GIVES UP circulate as freely as possible, the to high standards, and determin­ with only two defeats to date. approximate cost will be 12s, ation to make M agister inject The third and fourth teams are THE CHAIR excluding drinks. new life and growth into the third and eighth respectively in j It is hoped that Old Boys living Association. Out thanks to him, Division Four. in the Yorkshire area will join recorded here, will surely be on Playing record to date : this Branch, present subscription behalf o f all who read any o f FIRST XI : 4s. and support this function with issues 1 to 5. P15, W8, D2, L5, F31, A21, P18 their ladies. Finding a new editor has not SECOND XI : The Treasurer is M r C. Riley, been easy, for journalistic exper­ P16, W10, D4, L2, F56, A20 P24 36 Westlands Grove, York. The ience seemed essential. Months THIRD XI : Secretary is Mr G. M. Shuttle- slipped by until, fortunately, Mr P14, W9, D3, L2, F54, A16, P21 worth, 60 Westminster Road, Alex Stuttard, returning to a post FOURTH XI : York (56228). with the Lancashire Evening P14, W5, D2, L7, F39, A58, P12 Telegraph, offered to take over. Dates for your diary : The Once again we feel that we speak Old Blacks buffet dance will be for the entire Association in held at Samlesbury Hall on Sales manager expressing our gratitude to Alex March 4. The end-of-season for accepting this onerous task. Mr Harry King has resigned dance will be at the Locamo Mr. E. Walton (1943-50), H.K. W.H.P. F.B. from the chairmanship o f Black­ Ballroom on April 22. who is captain of the Old burn Schools Athletic Associa­ Blackburnians, has been tion Football Section after hold­ appointed United Kingdom ing the position for six years. Mr. C. L. Mercer (1957-62) Mr King, vice-chairman of the sales manager for Autolifts has been appointed social sec­ Our golfers and Engineering Company, Old Blackbumians Association, retary o f St. Peter’s Hall, Blackburn. said : “ I have given up mainly Oxford. are fourth to make room for a younger man. But I have been deeply moved by in contest the many kind things people The Lancashire Old Boys have said.” Amateur Golfing Society held its 1965 competition for tne John Morley Trophy at Preston in COL SMITH May. THOMAS BRIGGS Tnirteen Old Boys’ associa- | GETS O.B.E. tions took part and the winners (BLACKBURN) LTD. were Old Lerpoolians with a Col. Harold Smith, who is return o f 314. Lancashire County Army They were followed by Preston Cadet Commandant, has been GSOB with 319, Stoneyhurst awarded an O.B.E. Wanderers 320, and Old Blacks Col. Smith, who is 45, 321. attended the School from The best net prize was won by 1931 to 1936. He lives at Pear PRINTERS M . J. Harding, o f the Old Tree Road, Clayton-le-Woods, Blacks, with a score o f 88-16-72. and is manager of the Chor- ley branch of the Midland BOOKBINDERS Bank. He has played cricket for Mr. Forbes East Lancashire and football STATIONERS for the Old Blackburnians. Col. Smith served in the is first local Army throughout the war and has been in the Territorials president since 1952. CATALOGUES MAGAZINES BROCHURES POSTERS Mr Kenneth Forbes, of Mon­ ACCOUNT BOOKS LOOSE-LEAF SHEETS STATIONERY treal road, Blackburn, is this year’s president o f the Lanca­ Hereford area shire Amateur Football League. Mr Forbes was elected at the representative annual meeting held at the Pack Mr. Hugh M. Williams, 27, Horse Hotel, Bolton, on June 15. who attended the School This is the first time a Black­ from 1952 to 1956, is now burn man has held the presidency area representative for the DUKE STREET • NORTHGATE • BLACKBURN since the league was established Walpamur Company at Here­ in 1899. ford. He and his wife, Sheila, T E L. 55651 Mr Forbes is a member o f the 27, have moved into a new committee o f the Old Black­ house at 223 Aylesbrook, bumians Association. Roman Road, Hereford.

M a g i s t e r is edited and published by Alex Stuttard, 8 Banbury Avenue, Oswaldtwistle, and printed by Thomas Brings (Blackburn) Ltd., Duke Street, Blackburn, for the Old Blackbumians’ Association. Copyright Old Blackburnians’ Association, 1966. LADIES MAGISTER NIGHT JOURNAL OF THE OLD BLACKBURNIANS’ ASSOCIATION Dunkenhalgh Hotel October 7th No. 7 June, 1966 Price Is WE ARE TURNING FEES AWAY - HEADMASTER HEADMASTER Mr. Doug­ las Coulson has revealed that some potential fee-payers have 100 G U IN E A been turned down for the start of the new School year in September. P R IZ E F O R Mr. Coulson was outlining the current situation in the O L D B O Y negotiations with Blackburn Education Committee over AN Old Blackburnian, Mr. their comprehensive plan in Harry Wilkinson, of 91, an exclusive interview with Bourne Way, Hayes, Bromley, MAGISTER. Kent, has won the first prize The head declared : “In of a silver medal and 100 MR PREST fact we have found that we guineas in the open competi­ were over-subscribed with tion for the Alexander Duck- potential fee-payers. We have ham Memorial Award, orga­ IS NOW A had to say: ‘We are sorry but nised by the Institution of there are not enough places Plant Engineers. to go round,’ The award is made for the GOVERNOR "Under the circumstances technical paper which makes this was a very pleasant posi­ the greatest contribution to MR. JOSEPH N. PREST, tion to be in, for the decision the technology of plant engi­ joint managing director of of the Blackburn education neering. Kenyons Confectioners Ltd., authority not to take free and an Old Boy, has been places for boys was delayed The subject of Mr. Wilkin­ elected on to the board of until March and this did Who is this apparently son's successful paper was governors of Queen Eliza- not give enough real time to sitting on top of the "Composition and Combustion ! beth’s. let the public know what the of Fuel Oil” . The award was world ? For the presented at the institution’s Mr. Prest, who is 42, situation was”. attended School from 1933 to Mr. Coulson explained that annual conference at Harro­ answer see back page. gate in April. 41 and went on to Manchester negotiations were still “in University where he took a being” with the Blackburn Mr. Wilkinson, who was at degree in civil engineering. authority, even though the School from 1936 to 1941, is He worked as an engineer­ authority was going ahead now industrial sales manager ing assistant for Blackburn with its comprehensive plan for Shell-Mex and B.P. Ltd., in and Preston Corporation and in September and was not South London. He is also a for a firm of building con­ sending any boys to Queen Annual church member of the Institute of tractors before joining the Elizabeth’s. Mechanical Engineers. family business, Prests Ltd., Lancashire County Education service date His father is a director and I of Limefield Bakery, Black- Committee were, however, former chairman of Blackburn ] burn. still sending their usual quota The annual Old Boys’ Rovers, and Mr. Wilkinson of about 12 free-place pupils. church service will be held himself is a Rovers’ fan. After Prests joined the In addition the governors this year at St. John’s Church, Spillers group, Mr. Prest had decided to offer several Blackburn, at 3 p.m. on j stayed on for eight years, but free-place scholarships and October 16 th. I took up his present appoint- j ment about two years ago. these boys, 19 in all, had been The organisers are appeal­ ‘Table’ Secretary selected by examination in ing to old boys, their families He is president of Black­ May. and friends to attend this burn Chamber of Commerce Mr. Brian Armistead (1947- This left places for 89 fee- annual occasion when former and a former captain of Black­ 1955), of 4 Wythburn Avenue, paying pupils, to total the pupils can come together in burn Golf Club. usual intake of 120. Previously Cherry Tree, Blackburn, was worship. Mr. Prest, who is married the ratio between fee-payers elected secretary of Blackburn with a son and daughter, lives and scholarship boys was 50— Greys Round Table, No. 883, at Woodhenge, Billinge End 50. at the annual general meeting Road, Blackburn. Mr. Coulson emphasised ; on March 28. that the governors’ free • Aid. R. F. Mottershead, scholarships offer, which Nappy conscious! ’ leader of the Conservative would probably continue group on Blackburn Town unless agreement was reached If this issue of Magister is Many thanks Council, has been appointed a with the Blackburn authority, late reaching members, the representative governor of the meant that the school would ; editor feels he has all the School in succession to Mr. G. keep its direct grant status. j excuse he needs . . . His wife, MAGISTER wishes to thank Gillibrand who resigned. As The direct grant regulations Pat Stuttard gave birth to twin the editor of the Lancashire the title implies, Aid Motters­ lay down that 25 per cent of sons, Daniel and Simeon on Evening Telegraph for his kind head will represent Blackburn the yearly intake must be of March 15, and nappies have permission to use Telegraph Education Committee on the free-place pupils. been on his mind ever since I pictures. board of governors. 2 MAGISTER JUNE 1966 Obituary R[YouJkVil* canj T\m {s SEE the J DEATH OF MR ^ qualityin.. H J R. G. PYE

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Baby Linen and Juvenile Departments Girl’s and Boys’ School Outfits Sports Goods and Sports Wear Scout and Guide Equipment Brian moves Leather Goods and Gifts Toys - Books - Games to Salford Junior Miss Styles Mr. Brian Birtwistle (1948- 57) has been appointed an Riding Habits assistant solicitor with Salford Corporation. He held a similar M en ’s W e a r post in Blackburn Town Clerk’s department until recently. A deacon of Chapel Street Congregational Church, he is the son of Blackburn’s chief fire officer, Mr. Tom Birtwistle.

Coventry teacher Mr. Jeffrey B. Vent, who was a pupil at Q-E.G.S. from 1936 to 1944 is teaching at ATHLETIC HOUSE King Henry VIII School, Northgate— Lord Street, Blackburn Coventry, and is vice-chairman of the committee of the Old Telephone 57501 Coventrians' Association. JUNE 1 966 M A G I S T E R NEW FENISCOWLES Personnel SCHOOL HEAD post for MR. DEREK PAINTER, headmaster of Primary School, Turton, has been appointed headmaster of Old Boy Feniscowles County Primary School, near Blackburn, and will MR. BRIAN EDWARDS, take up his new post in September. 31, of 22 Arnside Crescent, Mr. Painter, 41, is married, Feniscowles, Blackburn, has with two young sons, and lives been appointed personnel at 40 Earnsdale Avenue, Dar- CHAPLAIN TO officer of British Belting and wen. He attended Queen Asbestos Co. Ltd., of Cleck- Elizabeth’s from 1936 to 1943. THE HIGH HE’S A TOP heaton, Yorks., and took up He was football captain o f his new post on April 4. Grenville and was awarded SHERIFF BANKER On leaving School Mr. full School colours for foot­ Edwards was articled to Mr. ball and cricket. For two years THE REV. T. L. WALSH, MR. John Edwin Ainsworth F. A. Astley, accountant, of in succession, in 1941 and who attended School from (1919-22), of 44 Blenheim Blackburn. Five years later he 1942, he was the winner of 1923 to 1931, has been appoin­ Terrace, St. John’s Wood, has was called up for national ser­ the tennis cup. ted chaplain to the new High been appointed assistant vice in the Royal Air Force. In February, 1943, Mr. Sheriff of Lancashire, Col. F. general manager of the Shortly after leaving the Painter joined the Royal W. Jones, of Lytham. National Provincial Bank’s R.A.F. he joined Star Paper Horse Artillery. He served in Mr. Walsh \vas vicar of head office in London. Mills Ltd., of Feniscowles, as England until 1944, when he Wrea Green for 15 years be­ Mr. Ainsworth, elder son of assistant to the company sec­ was posted to the Far East. fore going to his present bene­ the late Mrs. L. E. Ainsworth, retary, and in 1962 he was He transferred to a Royal fice, Staveley-in-Cartmell, Ul- of Blackburn, continues as appointed assistant personnel Artillery Field Regiment and verston, in 1959. head of the bank's advance manager, a post he held until served in India, Burma, Siam. He has been a regular department in London. taking up his new appointment Malaya, Java and Hong Kong. attender of the Old Blackburn­ He started his career with at Cleckheaton. He returned to England and ians' annual dinner, and for the National Provincial in Mr. Edwards is a graduate was demobilised in October, several years he captained the Blackburn in 1927, where he member of the Institute of 1947. Old Boys in their annual stayed for nine years. For most Personnel Management and After two years as a cricket match with the School. an associate member of the student at St. Mark and St. of the time since then he has been in the London area. British Institution of Training John Training College, Chel­ Officers. He is married and sea, Mr. Painter taught for This article is re­ has two young sons. His new four years at St. John’s Church printed by kind permis­ address is 10 Ashbourne of England Primary School, sion of Mr. J. T. Moly- Gardens, off Hightown Road, Darwen. Master leaving Cleckheaton. He studied for a year at neux, author of “Church Leeds University Institute of Notes” in the Lancashire Education and gained a dip­ Evening Telegraph. for Doncaster Daughter No. 2 loma in primary education Mr. Peter Beaumont, of 149, Mrs. Margaret Shuttleworth, in 1956. He was deputy head­ Lammack Road, a chemistry wife of Mr. Frank Shuttle- master of Duckworth Street Mr. Walsh is also remem­ master at the School, has been worth (1947-1954), of 35 Kent- County Primary School, Dar­ bered for the beautiful and appointed senior chemistry mere Drive, Cherry Tree, wen, for two years before impressive address he gave at Blackburn, gave birth to a being appointed headmaster the memorial service in the master at Thorne Grammar School, near Doncaster. He 6 1b. 12 oz. girl, Gillian Kay. of the Edgworth school in Cathedral to that great and be­ will take up his new post in at Our Lady of Compassion 1961. loved late headmaster, Mr. Nursing Home on 17th May. Mr. Painter, a life member Arthur Holden. September. Mr. and Mrs. Shuttleworth of the Old Blackburnians' As High Sheriff’s chaplain Mr. Beaumont, who was a Association, is on the council Mr. Walsh sits with him along­ pupil at School from 1947 to already have a four-year-old daughter, Kathryn Ann. of Darwen Golf Club and naa side the judge at the assizes in 1954, studied at Manchester represented Darwen at tennis the county, and also takes part University where he gained a and badminton. He is connec­ in the assize services. B.Sc. degree in chemistry. He ted with St. John’s Church Before the abolition of capi­ joined the staff of Queen Eliza­ MAGISTER and St. Cuthbert’s Church, tal punishment it was the duty beth's straight from university. Darwen. of the chaplain to say, He is married and has a son is issued free to members “Amen”, when the judge and a daughter. of the Old Blackburnians’ # Feniscowles County Pri­ passed sentence of death. Association. Membership mary School already has one of the association is open old boy of Queen Elizabeth’s to all old boys of Queen on its staff, Mr. Ben Glover, NOW QUANTITY Elizabeth’s Grammar 28, of 4 Rock Gardens, Now qualified School, Blackburn, and to Hoghton. Mr. Glover (1949- SURVEYOR masters past and present. 1956) has been teaching at Feniscowles since September, Mr. Frank E. Hart, who as solicitor President : Professor Gordon Manley; chair­ 1965. attended School from 1952 to Mr. Edward Michael man: Mr E. C. Marsdcn; 1957, is now a member of the Hitchen Ranson (1950-53) has quantity surveying division of vice-chairman: Mr H. been appointed Deputy Regis­ King; secretary: Mr H. the Lancashire County Coun­ trar of the Blackburn Diocese. Exam success cil's architects’ department at Burrows, 53 Preston New Preston. His father, Mr. Leslie Ran­ Road, Blackburn; treas­ Mr. David Barker (1955-60), son, is the Registrar. urer: Mr F. Bury, 67 Mr. Hart, of 14, Thorngate of Sandon Street, Blackburn, Queen’s Road, Blackburn. has passed the final examina­ Close, Penwortham, was suc­ Edward, 24, of Hillcrest, tion of the Institute of Char­ cessful in passing the final Newton Drive, Accrington, Contributions and cor­ tered Accountants. examination of the Royal Insti­ has passed his final law exami­ respondence are invited Mr. Barker, 21, son of Mrs. tution of Chartered Surveyors nations and is now a solicitor and should be sent to A. Barker, and the late Mr. H. in 1964 and was elected an employed in the family busi­ the Editor, MAGISTER, Barker, has been articled to associate member. ness at Accrington. Queen Elizabeth’s Gram­ Mr. W. Cavanagh, of Water- In 1965 he was elected an After leaving Queen Eliza­ mar School, Blackburn, worth, Rudd and Hare of associate of the Institute of beth’s he attended St. Peter’s Lancs. Blackburn. Quantity Surveyors. School, York. M A G IS T E R Is distributed to all members of the Old Blackburnians’ Association and to a random selection of old boys of Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School who are not members. If you are not a member and have received this issue, please do not feel under any obligation, although we should be very pleased if it prompted you to join the association and make sure of receiving future issues. If you are a member and also receive an extra copy under our random selection scheme— it happens occasionally— please accept our apologies. A special plea to members and non-members alike : one of our greatest difficulties is maintaining a correct list of addresses, so if yours has changed or is about to change or, incidentally, if you know of someone else who might be interested in joining the association, please send details to the Secretary or the Treasurer. OLD BLACKBURNIANS’ ASSOCIATION SUBSCRIPTION RATES : LIFE MEMBERSHIP ...... £5 5s. Od. 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DOUGLAS CHRYSTALL, Sales and Showroom: Residence: 25, WHITECROFT LANE. •WILLOW HOUSE’ 182 SHEAR BROW MELLOR, Nr. BLACKBURN. MELLOR LANE, MELLOR Telephone : Mellor 584 BLACKBURN BLACKBURN Phone Mellor 391 3 JUNE 1 966 MAGISTER Wedding bells HOSPITAL SISTER IS BRIDE FOR DR. C. H. LAND DR. CHRISTOPHER HENRY LAND, who attended Queen Elizabeth’s from 1947 to 1957, married Miss Roberta Mary Williamson, of Dundee, at St. John’s Church, Dundee, on February 8th. Dr. Land, who is now a gyn­ aecologist at Westmorland Mr. Peter Hobkirk, a play­ County Hospital, Kendal, is ing member of Old Black- the son of Mrs. B. Land, of burnians' Football Club, mar­ Wayside Cottage, Chapel Lane, ried Miss Anne TunniclifTe at Hoghton, and the late Mr. St. Gabriel’s Church, in March. T. H. Land. The bride was a nursing sis­ Mr. Hobkirk, who attended ter with Dundee and District school from 1951 to 1958, is Occupational Health Service. the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Dr. Land spent six years at Hobkirk, of Ryburn Avenue, Glasgow University, where he Blackburn. gained his Bachelor of Medi­ The groom's father is a for­ cine and Bachelor of Surgery mer president of Blackburn degrees. Chamber of Trade and is head He then spent six months at of the firm of W. M. Hobkirk Stobhill Teaching Hospital, and Son, sewing machine Glasgow, before taking a post factors. The groom is a direc­ as a house physician at Lan­ tor of the family business. caster Infirmary for a short The best man was another spell. He took up his present old boy, Mr. John Moorey, post quite recently. who was at Queen Elizabeth’s The couple, who spent their at the same time as Mr. Hob­ honeymoon in Scotland, be­ kirk. came engaged last November. Mr. George Roger Pilking- Mr. Pilkington, the only son The couple’s new home is at ton, formerly of Preston New of Mr. F. M. Pilkington and ★ ★ ★ 3, Beaver Close, Wilpshire. Road, Blackburn, was married the late Mrs. Pilkington, is in Calgary, Alberta, on Boxing studying for a Ph.D. degree at Mr. J. R. Walsh (1954-59), Day, to Miss Carol Lorretta the University of Alberta. He formerly of Burnley Road ★ ★ ★ Cooper, an art teacher in Cal­ is a graduate of Imperial Col­ East, Lumb-in-Rossendale, gary. lege, London. married Miss Marjorie Seal, also of Lumb-in-Rossendale, Mr. John David Davies, who Mr. Francis G. Edwards on March 26th. Their new attended Queen Elizabeth's (1953-60), of 132, Scotland Export man home is at Ardross, Lumb-in- from 1949 to 1956, was mar­ Road, Blackburn, was married Rossendale. ried at St. John’s Church, at Audley Range Congrega­ Banbury, on March 1st, to tion Church, in March, to Miss to marry Miss Mary Douglas, of Ban­ Marie Hebden, of Under Billinge Lane, Blackburn. bury. The bride is a sister at AN old boy of the School, Banbury Day Hospital. ★ * * Mr. Johan Marc Snijders has Mr. Davies, of Flat 11, 20 become engaged to Miss Mr. Alan Heyes (1955-62), Calthorpe Road, Banbury, is Jennifer Marjorie Baron, only general manager of Clows of Bolton Road, Blackburn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Noel married Miss Barbara Eliza­ (Banbury) Ltd., Garden Cen­ Baron of Moonraker’s Anne tres. For seven years after beth Sheila Lang at St. Port, Jersey, and formerly of Bartholomew’s Church last leaving School he worked for Darwen. Peter Heyes Ltd. (Seedsmen), November. Mr. Snijders is the younger The groom, a graduate of of Preston. He moved to Ban­ son of Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Liverpool University, now bury in 1963. Snijders, of Holland, and for­ works with Unilever Research merly of Billinge End, Black­ Ltd. burn. His father retired as plant director of Mullard NEW RESEARCH Simonstone Works in July 1964. L A B C H IE F From Queen Elizabeth’s Mr. Snijders went to Keele Univer­ Mr. Frederick Russell Bol­ Mr. Kenneth Durham has sity, obtaining a B.A. honours ton (1948-57) was married at been appointed head of the degree. He is now an export St. Leonard’s Church, Langho, Unilever Research Laboratory sales representative for Jersey in February, to Miss Patricia at Colworth, Beds. For the Overseas Trading Company. Forrest. past three years he has been Miss Baron was a model in Mr. Bolton is a pathological in charge of the laboratory at Manchester before she and her laboratory technician at Black­ Port Sunlight. parents left Darwen last July. Mr. John Haden Duckett burn Infirmary — his bride Mr. Durham, who is 40, Her father was a director of (1949-54), of Revidge Road, holds a similar post at Queen’s obtained an honours degree in Paragon Wallpapers Ltd., of Blackburn, and Miss Sheila Park Hospital. physics at Manchester Univer­ Darwen, until its takeover in Anne Dimbleby, of Yew Tree He is the eldest son of Mr. sity and joined Unilever in 1963 by Leyland Paints Ltd. Drive, after their wedding at and Mrs. W. H. A. Bolton, of 1950. Before he left Blackburn The couple met before leav­ Four Lane Ends Congrega­ Claremont, Whalley New 15 years ago he played for the ing East Lancashire, where tional Church on March 19th. Road, Langho. Old Blackburnians. they have many friends. 4 MAGISTER JUNE 1966 Regional news YORK SOCIAL A BIG SUCCESS j

THE BRANCH of the Old Blackburnians’ Association established at York last year, held an informal supper evening on May 20th at the Half Moon Hotel, in the city. The innovation of inviting the ladies proved an outstand- MANCHESTER ' ing success and the event pro- - ^ vided an opportunity of The annual dinner of the renewing old friendships in a Old Blackburnians’ Manches- convivial atmosphere. ter branch was held at Belle Those attending irom Black- Vue Manchester on Wednes- burn were the head, Mr. D. J. day April 27. Coulson, and Mrs. Coulson, The president, Mr. R. Ball, Old Blackburnians' chairman, in proposing the toast to the Mr. E. C. Marsden, treasurer, School welcomed Mr. D. J. "■""WESCOTEERS Mr. F. Bury, vice-chairman, Coulson to this his first Man- Mr. H. King, and Mrs. King, Chester dinner. The head- Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Eastwood master replied to this toast, - pressed and shaped lor ever - never need ironing and Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Shaw. Jhe chairman Mr j B Wash and see! And wash and see again! The shape you buy stays Mr. C. W. Harvey, chairman Kay, proposed the toast to that shape for ever. No sagging, no bagging, no rumpling, no crumpling. Wonderful new Wescoteers—the trousers that look of the branch, welcomed the the guests, to which Mr. H. after themselves! guests and the headmaster King as chief guest replied, New Wescoteers from about 63/-, with turn-ups or replied. jjje association extended 1 without, in a wide range of sizes, colours, fabrics Arrangements were made best wishes for a long and (50 ,, Fortrel polyester and 50% combed cotton; by Mr. Guy Shuttleworth, happy retirement to Mr. and fabulous 65% DACRON polyester and 35% combed senior mathematics master at Mrs. D. G. Hartley. Mr. cotton). Colours include bamboo, clay, almoste St. Peter's School, York, and Hartley had been a regular black, ice blue, covert, olivewood. a former head boy of Queen attender at the dinner, but Elizabeth’s. was unfortunately unable to Thirty-six attended and in- attend this year, I PENNY STREET eluded the following Old Boys jy,e School governors, GRAYS BLACKBURN and their wives: Mr. and Mrs. parent association and staff' C. W. Harvey, Mr. and Mrs. werg represented by Mr. W. , Alan Moore, Mr. and Mrs. J. Hare Mr g c. Marsden, Mr. j McHugh, Mr. and Mrs. Peter D j Coulson, Dr. F. Tyler Ronson, Mr. and Mrs. Eric and Messrs. H. King, E. J. West, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Mor- Kay ancj D \y. Shaw, timer, Mr. and Mrs. Jack SEED AND Threlfall, Mr. and Mrs. Colin I " addition to the Blackburn Riley, Mr. and Mrs. Guy the following Manches- Shuttleworth, Mr. and Mrs. ter members attended : Francis Bentley, Mr. Alan Kil- Messrs. G. C. Almond, M. GABBUTT ltd shaw, Mr. David Holden, Mr. Bannister, H. Brown, R. David Allsup, Mr. John Allsup, Davenport, A. Gill, G. R. Gil- Mr. J. T. D. Riding, Mr. more, D. Sharpies, R. Ball R. A. McCarroll. | (president), J. B. Kay (chair­ man) along with Doctors T. S. Hindle and R. Ormerod. CAMBRIDGE LEEDS The Cambridge branch held its 33rd annual dinner at the The Leeds branch held its ! University Arms on February annual dinner at the Great Booksellers since 1907 18. Northern Hotel on March 4. Among the 20 old boys and Twenty-five members and guests present were the chair­ guests attended including from man of the association, Mr. Blackburn, the vice-chairman E. C. Marsden, vice-chairman of the governors Mr. N. Jep- Mr. H. King, treasurer Mr. F. son, the headmaster Mr. D. J. i Bury, the headmaster Mr. D. J. Coulson, Mr. H. King, and Coulson, Mr. H. Kennedy, Dr. Mr. D. W. Shaw. F. Tyler, Mr. D. W. Shaw and 4 and 6 PRESTON NEW ROAD The president Mr. P. H. Mr. G. F. Eastwood. Gaskill, proposed the Loyal The president of the branch, Telephone 58226 toast. A toast to the School Mr. D. Woods took the chair was proposed by Mr. P. and after a most excellent Murphy, and Mr. Coulson meal proposed the Loyal ; 40 and 42 DARWEN STREET replied. toast. At the request of the Mr. J. A. Astley proposed president, Mr. D. Holden j Telephone 59855 Our Guests, and Mr. B. H. from St. John’s College, York, Kemball-Cook, our former announced the other speakers. BLACKBURN headmaster and chief guest of the evening, replied. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 JUNE 1 966 MAGISTER 5

NEWS of Old Boys comes to us from around the globe — and we have just heard of two ex-pupils who met again in the physics laboratory of a Two met among the test tubes university in California ! Dr. Guy Marlor (1950-57) recently took up an associate professorship at Stanford Uni­ Rhodesia curate In Bolivia versity on the West Coast of the United States. He sailed The Rev. Peter Hall, a for­ Mr. Stephen Cox (1955-63), around the world with his mer head boy, is back in East only son of Mr. and Mrs. wife and two children to start Lancashire for a few months Harold Cox, of Whalley Road, work in the university labora­ from Salisbury, Rhodesia, Gt. Harwood, is now teaching tories. where he is rector. in Bolivia. He had hardly settled in Mr. Hall is staying at Hunts­ He was accepted for the when he found that another man’s Cottage, Woodfold Park Voluntary Service Overseas’ old Queen Elizabeth’s pupil Mellor, with his wife and Scheme to teach English in was a student in the lab.— Mr. seven-year-old twins. He has Bolivia and at the end of 12 Christopher D. W. Wilkinson taken some of the services at months will return to Birming­ (1949-59). the village Parish Church ham University to read geog­ Mr. Wilkinson, son of Mrs. while living there. He returns raphy. Wilkinson and the late Mr. to Rhodesia later this summer. Charles N. Wilkinson, of East Stephen, 18, flew to La Paz Park Avenue, Blackburn, is at On leaving school Mr. Hall in November last, and then the university studying for a did his military service and travelled on to the town of Ph.D. degree in solid state then took his M.A. degree at ■ Oruro, where he is now a physics. St. John’s College, Cambridge. member of the staff of the Dr. Marlor gained his Ph.D. On ordination in 1955 he 1 Colegio Anglo-Americano. MR. DUERDEN became curate of a Birming­ at Durham University. He is Researcher the son of Mrs. Roy Marlor, of ham parish, where he remained Buncer Lane, Blackburn, and five years. Mr. Ian Duerden (1951-58) the late Mr. Marlor. His two He then went to Rhodesia has left England to take up a brothers, Mr. B. R. Marlor and as a curate of Avondale, Salis­ Like home ? research fellowship at the Uni­ Mr. Colin R. Marlor, are two bury, and was made rector in ; versity of Western Ontario in 1963. Mr. Roy Trick (1953-57) is London, Ontario. well-known members of the now working as a chartered Old Blackburnians’ Associa­ Mr. Hall says that the con­ accountant for a British firm Mr. Duerden (24), formerly tion. gregation of about 700 at Sun­ in Belize City, British Hon­ of Byrom Street, Blackburn, day services is mixed in colour duras. He took up his appoint­ studied at Leeds University and very harmonious. One of ment recently after his mar­ after leaving Queen Eliza­ the services was in English riage to a Blackburn girl, for­ beth’s. He obtained a B.Sc. in and the other in Ashona. merly Miss Veronica Walker. metallurgy, and then went on He left with his family in i to St. Edmund Hall, Oxford, January, travelling through Roy recently wrote a letter to become a Doctor of Philo­ Zambia and Kenya, and going about their trip out to Latin sophy. on to Madrid. There they America, which was part of their honeymoon. He won a Queen’s Scout stayed with another Old badge as a member of the Blackburnian, Mr. Kenneth He stated : "W e are having School troop. Law, who is head of the Lucas a marvellous time. Sunshine selling organisation, and son all day and every day, beauti­ of Mr. James Law and the late j ful sunsets, a view of the sea New address Mrs. Law, formerly of Shear | from our home, with colour­ Brow. ful, triangular sailed fishing Mr. Eric Crook (1949-1954) Mr. Hall has visited Brase- boats ...” Just like summer I recently changed his address nose College, Oxford, and his in East Lancashire. . . I and is now living at 13 St. old Birmingham parish while Francis’ Road, Feniscliffe, in England. He has also en­ Blackburn. Mr. Crook, 27, is joyed meeting many old an incorporated member of I the Institute of Chartered friends while in East Lanca- i shire. ' Accountants, and works for 18.000 miles T.R.S. Ltd., of Blackburn. MR. MOORHOUSE Back in England after sev­ He has been treasurer of Blackburn Arts Club for Sun-seeker eral years in Singapore is Major Harold Standiffe, who several years. In August, 1964, Civil engineer Mr. Ian Member of the was a pupil from 1937 to 1944. Mr. Crook married Miss Norrie Heaviside, of Withnell. Moorhouse (1953-61), of He spent about four years Brantfell Road, Blackburn, is House of Laity with the education branch at currently working in Ghana. G.H.Q., Farelf, Singapore, and He is on a 14-month tour of Mr. James Pomfret (1933- has returned to take a post- Now assistant duty in West Africa for his 40), now headmaster Cannock | graduate M.A. course at Lon­ firm. Gammon Engineers, of Grammar School, has been re­ don University— some 19 years Sports editor London, who have a branch in elected to the House of Laity after leaving King's, Cam­ Mr. Harold Stanley Liver- Ghana. of the Church Assembly as a bridge. He is working on harbour sedge, a pupil at Q.E.G.S. representative of the diocese and irrigation projects based Major Stancliffe, whose pre­ from 1939 to 1943, is now of Lichfield. at Komenda on the coast. sent address is 3, Wilton Park, i assistant northern sports Ian, 22, was formerly work­ Mr. Pomfret, who is 43, has Beaconsfield, Bucks, reports editor of "The People”, Man- ing in London, but decided to been at Cannock for ten years. that the last issue of Magister I Chester. Mr. Liversedge, who give up his job in the city to As a member of the Assembly | he received had quite a long is 38, lives at 23 Westmorland get away from . . . the English one of his principal interests is trip to reach him . . . about Road, Sale, Cheshire, with his weather. the ecumenical movement. 18.000 miles 1 I wife and their 12-year-old son . 6 MAGISTER JUNE 1966 John gets his ‘wings’ DR BELL IS NOW A YALE FELLOW

A FORMER head boy, Dr. Colin James Bell (1948-56), has been appointed a post-doctoral research fellow in the department of linguistics at Yale University. Dr. Bell. 28, the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. William Bell, of Somerset Avenue, Wilp- shire, won a State scholarship to Cambridge, where he studied mathematics. He took a doctor of philo­ sophy degree at Leeds Uni­ versity, then last year left for the United States. He now works as a research mathematician for IBM Com­ puters and for two days a PILOT Officer John Dixon, took him on a nine-week trip week he will attend Yale to of 101 Blackburn Road, Clay- to America to help strengthen carry out research into linguis­ Durham University and taught ton-le-Moors, was among British-American relations. tics and to lecture. French in Leeds for three years. several R.A.F. men who John is the son of Mr. and Dr. Bell, whose father is received their wings at Church Mrs. F. Dixon and formerly The couple, who have one managing director of Motor child, intend to return to Fenton camp near Tadcaster, lived in the Croft, East Park Bodies Ltd., Blackburn, atten­ Yorks., in January. Road. Blackburn. Britain in a few years. ded Roe Lee Junior School Their postal address is R.R. The presentation was made He recently wrote to Magis­ before going to Queen Eliza­ by Air Chief Marshall Sir ter and said in his letter : No. 1, P.O. Box 277A, Pound beth’s. His hobbies include Ridge, New York, U.S.A. Kenneth Cross. “ Although in the future I will climbing, ski-ing and motor­ John was a pupil at Queen most probably be travelling ing. Elizabeth’s from 1957 to 1964, far abroad, I intend to keep and started his flying training in touch with Q.E.G.S. through His wife, formerly Miss Metallurgy chief just over a year ago. He flew the Old Blackburnian’s Kathleen Whalley, of Whinney solo in the third week of his Association. Lane, Langho, was head girl at Mr. J. M. Instone (1950-59), course after 11 hours dual "I always look forward to Blackburn High School at the of 1, Wyre Avenue, Carr Hill, instruction in a Provost Mk reading MAGISTER, along same time Dr. Bell was head Kirkham, is now chief metal­ III jet. with the School magazine, to boy of Queen Elizabeth’s. lurgist with Howard and While at school he won a see how other old boys and She studied languages at Bullough Ltd., Accrington. Thwaites scholarship which the School itself are doing.” THE REFRIGERATION CENTRE

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Commercial and Domestic Equipment JUNE 1 966 MAGISTER 7 Ladies, this is your big night NEW SOCIAL Top finance VENTURE ON THE B.Sc. OCTOBER 1 post for IN THE THE Old Blackburnians’ Social Committee is attempt­ Old Boy ing to widen the scope of its TV 'SPY' activities by arranging a ladies’ Mr. Norman Wilson Barrett night to be held at the Dun- (1935-40), of Branch Road, kenhalgh Hotel, Clayton-le- Mellor Brook, has been GAME : Moors, on Friday, October 7. appointed financial director of Norbury Printers Ltd., colour FIRST it was Wilfred J i The intention is to provide printers and folding box Greatorex . . an old boy members with an additional makers, of Old Trafford, Man­ who edited the stories ] occasion on which to meet, chester. for those highly success­ and also to give them an Mr. Barrett has been with ful series, The Plane- opportunity to entertain their the company for two years. makers. Front Page Story, | wives and friends. Before that he was chief and The Power Game. accountant for Star Paper Mr. Tom Hindle, a member Now we can claim we j of the committee, says : Mills Ltd., Feniscowles. After attending School, he have another old boy be­ "This is not a fund-raising hind the “telly” scenes | exercise. The money realised gained a B.Comm. degree at London University. . . . Mr. James Ormerod, I from the sale of tickets will be who directed the equally used to provide those contri­ He is treasurer of Blackburn Conservative Association and successful spy episodes j buting with a really pleasant that flickered into our i evening’s entertainment”. has twice unsuccessfully con­ tested St. Francis ward, homes under the title. There will be dancing to a Blackburn, for the party. He The Rat Catchers. full band from 8 p.m. until 1 is married and has one Mr. Ormerod, 41, a.m. and a substantial buffet daughter. worked on The Rat supper will be served at 10 Catchers for several p.m. — all this for one months. It cost Rediffu­ guinea a head. In addition He's designing sion £100,000 to make there will be a fully staffed and starred Gerald Flood, and well stocked bar (from Philip Stone and Glyn A free-lance producer which draught beer will be bridges for Owen. Many of its scenes and director, Mr. Orme­ served). were made on location in rod has also been respon­ sible for the camera work Professor Gordon Manley, motorway Madrid. of several episodes of No president of the association, Working on the design of It was a fast-moving Hiding Place on the com­ and Mrs. Manley, have kindly bridges for the new Wirral to series which featured mercial channel. consented to receive members Manchester motorway (M56) punchy dialogue and Mr. Mr. Ormerod attended and their guests from 8 to is Mr. John R. Clayton (1951- Ormerod said of it: “ It the School until his 8-30 p.m. It is hoped that 58). was a cut above the ave­ parents moved to Preston. most people will arrive in time Mr. Clayton, who now lives rage spy programme. He gained a B.Sc. degree for the formal reception but, at 25, Gatesheath Drive, Some people may have at Leeds and worked in if this is not convenient, they Upton-by-Chester, is senior thought it a little compli­ Manchester for both will be just as welcome if engineering assistant to the cated, but I thought it was I.T.V. and B.B.C. before they turn up later. Cheshire County Surveyor and interesting and at times moving to London, where Tickets are already on sale Bridgemaster. amusing.” he is currently based. and can be obtained from Dr. After graduating at Man­ Peter Dixon, 18 Gorse Road, chester University he worked Blackburn, or from Mr. Tom for Glamorgan County Coun­ Hindle at the School. Please cil’s surveyor’s department un­ U.S. fellowship Engineering post enclose with your request for til 1954 when he took up his tickets a crossed cheque pay­ present post. for Mr. D. V. for graduate able to "Old Blackburnians’ In 1963 he was elected an A-M.I.Mun.E. and last year Mr. Martin R. Johnson, who Association, Ladies’ Night was a pupil from 1955 to 1962, Account". became an A.M.I.C.E., which Maudsley concluded his basic training ! is now a graduate apprentice Tickets can only be sold to Mr. David V. Maudsley, of with C. A. Parsons and Co. as a civil engineer. The Hawthorns, 41, Dukes members of the association, A year ago he married Miss (Turbine Manufacturers), of who may, of course, bring Brow, Blackburn, has been Newcastle. Norma M. Jones, of Landaff, awarded his Ph.D. in pharma­ along non-members as their Cardiff, who is now a catering guests. cology at London University Mr. Johnson, formerly of lecturer at Carlett Park Col­ School of Pharmacy. Victoria Street, Blackburn, To ensure that the enjoy­ lege of , graduated from Leeds Univer­ ment of the evening is not Wirral. Mr. Maudsley, who attended sity with a B.Sc. in mechanical spoiled by over-crowding, it school from 1950 to 1959, ob­ engineering. has been necessary strictly to With the R.A.F. tained his Bachelor of Phar­ limit the number of tickets macy degree in 1962 and then available, and this number Mr. D.C. Robinson (1952- became an assistant lecturer Company director will not be exceeded. It must 59) informs us that he is no in the department of pharma­ be a case of “first come, first longer resident at 2, Observa­ cology at London University. Mr. Laurence Taylor (1941- served”, so please apply early tory Road, Blackburn, and is He was recently appointed 47), of Lyntone, 390, Preston to avoid disappointment. in fact with the Royal Air to a research fellowship at the Old Road, Cherry Tree, Black- Mr. Hindle points out that Force at Marham, near King’s Worcester Foundation for | burn, has been appointed an this is a completely new ven­ Lynn— full address, 212, Fen Experimental Biology at Bos­ executive director, sales, of ture and the committee are Road, RAF Marham, Kings ton, Massachusetts, working Hardura Limited, of Black­ hoping that members will Lynn, Norfolk. He is married under the famous Dr. burn, Great Harwood and give their support. and has a young son, Sean. Kobayashi. Darwen. 8 MAGISTER JUNE 1966

All the sporting news Regional News cont. LONDON SOCCER TEAMS The School was at a critical turning point in its history, Mr. D. J. Coulson told more than 40 members of the Old KEEP AT TOP Blackburnians' Assoc. London branch at their annual dinner THE soccer section has completed another successful in London on March 12. season, winning the 2nd Division championship for the second Mr. Coulson was outlining season running, and finishing in the top five in the 1st and 3rd the latest moves in what he Divisions. called "the complex and diffi­ CONQUEROR cult question of reorganisation Add that the fourth team cluded the headmaster, Mr. in Blackburn’s educational had several good wins against OF THE system”. third teams and it can be seen Kennedy, Mr. King and Mr. Raby. Mr. W . Hare, chairman of that the high standards of the 99 PEAKS the governors, said that even past have been maintained. It is hoped that during next if the school did not reach Terry Barton, who suc­ season the long-talked about MR. Albert Eastham, an agreement with the town ceeded Eddie Walton as club extension will be ready. Club Old Blackburnian, and for­ authority in the near future, captain, set a fine example of nights are Monday and Wed­ merly English master at Queen this did not rule out the pos­ industry and fitness, and de­ nesday. We would be pleased Elizabeth’s, completed a fell- sibility of co-operation in the servedly was chosen as left- to see any Old Boys enjoying walking feat over the Whit­ long run. half for the League team, the much-improved facilities, suntide holiday. Other visitors from Black­ while Roger Horrocks, Derek whether they be members of He climbed three Lakeland burn were Mr. N. Jepson, vice- Balmer and Philip Dobson the soccer section or not. peaks to achieve the outstand- chairman of the governors, Mr. were selected for the section ! ing record of having climbed E. C. Marsden, chairman of side. all 99 mountains listed in the the Association, and Mr. H. standard books on Lakeland. King, vice-chairman and the Mr. Eastham, who attended London branch's liaison school from 1946 to 1957, was officer. a teacher at Queen Elizabeth’s They were welcomed by | until quite recently. He is Mr. F. Coggins. Mr. King by Harold Fish now assistant education officer and Mr. Marsden replied. to Warwick County Council. The toast to the School was Mr. Eastham was accom­ proposed by Mr. J. Haworth, panied on his fells walk by his a former master. Not the least noteworthy fiancee, Miss Judith Cresswell, At the branch's annual feature of the season has been who is also a keen mountain meeting two committee mem­ the promise shown by some [ walker and who has herself bers retired— Mr. D. J. Astley who have left school quite J climbed 50 of the peaks. who is moving north, and recently; Alan Pemberton has The three mountains were Mr. J. S. Read, who is going already made his mark in the Yewbarrow (2,058 ft.), Seatal- to Ontario, Canada, to work first team, while John Morris Terry Barton len (2,266 ft.) and Caw Fell as a geophysicist for a con­ and Alan Upton have not been (2,288 ft.) which were climbed sultant company. far behind. in a period of 48 hours. They were replaced by Mr. is club's And that was Mr Eastham R. M. Ibbotson and Mr. R. Last season’s cup runs were Vipond. pictured on page one on the not repeated, but league hon­ The rest of the officers were ours were always a possibility new captain summit of Yr Aryg, a peak re-elected en bloc : president, until a disappointing fade-out in Snowdonia. Mr. H. Brogden; chairman, towards the end. TERRY Barton is the new I Mr. F. A. Stonehouse; liaison The 2nd XI had a tremend­ i captain of the Old Blackburn- officer, Mr. King; treasurer, ous team-spirit, a vigorous j ians’ first eleven in succession 1 Mr. K. Knott; secretary, Mr. captain in Barry Ward and to Eddie Walton who has had Roger Sharp D. H. R. Brearley; and never really looked in danger to relinquish the job. auditor, Mr. F. Coggins. of not retaining their trophy. Terry, of Trevene, 68 Mit- The committee will com­ A now slower Colin Marlor ton Road, Whalley, was in the j wins golf cup prise Messrs. Coggins, J. D. showed that he still knows the first team when he was at | The Old Blackburnians’ Foster, J. Haworth, C. Hough­ way to goal with a phenomenal School, and also distinguished Association's annual golf com- : ton, J. Lee, R. B. Lamb, P. N. glut of goals in mid-season, himself as an athlete. petition was held at Pleasing- Mercer, G. Hayhurst, R. Isher- while Mick Sumner, too, found He played as an amateur for ton on June 9. wood, and P. Price and Dr. the net regularly. Blackburn Rovers youth and The Judge Walmysley cup J. E. Varey. Mr. H. Brogden was in the chair for the meet­ We congratulate Ken Forbes "A ” teams and later for for the best nett score was won ing. on his election as president of Accrington Stanley’s Reserve by R. G. Sharp (Pleasington) the L.A.L., an honour richly and " A ” sides. More recently with a return of 79-12-67. deserved. Bill Lazenby, Gor­ he was a regular member of Runner-up was E. Ibbotson don Hodgson, Peter Ibbotson, Clitheroe's side in the Lanca­ (Pleasington) with 76-5-71. Keith Sharpies and all the shire Combination. The Sir Gilbert Gerrard cup Torquay post committee continue to do He rejoined the Old Blacks for the best gross score was good work behind the scenes, ■ three seasons ago and became won by N. Richards (Black­ one of the link-men in a 4-2-4 burn and Pleasington) with a Mr. Charles Michael Sloan helped and encouraged by the I (1949-54) has been appointed unsung Ladies’ Committee. plan. He later reverted to left- return of 74. half when more orthodox The 1967 competition will ; as assistant engineer with Tor- Jim Whittaker found that methods were used. be held at Wilpshire on Thurs­ ; quay Corporation and took the export drive had more Terry has been one of the day, June 9, 1967. over his new duties in the national significance (sic) than most consistent performers In the L.O.B.A.G.S. (Lancs. resort on May 2. the chairmanship and reluc­ and was the obvious choice Old Boys’ Grammar Schools) A keen sportsman he has tantly handed over the reins when Eddie Walton retired. competition at Hillside, the played football and cricket for to ex-member of staff Harold He has been a regular mem­ Old Blackburnians’ team was the Old Blackburnians. He Fish. ber of the Northern section 8th with a return of 325. I was captain of Great Harwood The annual dinner was held team for two seasons and this Fifteen association competed. ; Cricket Club last summer and on Friday, June 17, at the j season was chosen for the full j Winners were Old Lidunians had also played with East White Bull Hotel. Guests in­ League team. with 302. Lancs and Nelson.

M a g is t e r ii edited and p u b lish e d by Alex Stuttard, 8 Banbury Avenue, Oiwaldtwistle, and printed by Thomai Brigfts (Blackburn) Ltd., Duke Street, Blackburn, for the Old Blackbumians' Association. Copyright Old Blackbumians' Association, 1966. Quater- MAGISTER Centenary

JOURNAL OF THE OLD BLACKBURNIANS’ ASSOCIATION May 24-27

Biscr ProbrHr No. 8 January, 1967 Price Is 400th YEAR Victim of a 1965 PLANS ARE crash Mr MICHAEL J. Sharpies, ANNOUNCED an old boy and modem languages master at the school, is still in hospital— 14 months after being PREPARATIONS for the school’s four-day quatercenten- injured in a crash on the fog­ ary celebrations from May 24 to May 27 have already reached an advanced stage. bound M6. But, according to colleagues And the big day for Old Blackbumians will be the final day, who have visited him recently at Saturday, when a mammoth re union is planned. Already it is Peerage for Warrington Royal Hospital, Mr anticipated that as many as 1,000 ex-pupils will be attending. Sharpies is in extremely good Mr Harry King, chairman o f the organising committee, re­ spirits. vealed these figures to M agister and added that he expected He spent the Christmas period every year from 1900 to the present day to be represented Sir Harold in the orthoepaedic ward of the by a former pupil. Southern Hospital, Bootle, where he underwent an operation for SIR Harold Woolley, former As already announced other bone grafts on his leg. projects to mark the occasion president of the National Farm­ He has now returned to ers’ Union, was created a life include the publishing of a Warrington and surgeons are peer in the New Year’s Honours 200 page history of the school, now confident of an early list. written by Mr George F. East­ recovery. wood, senior history master, and Mr Sharpies, whose home s a “ Who’s Who ” of old boys Lord Woolley, who is 60, attended Queen Elizabeth’s from in Tower Road, Feniscliffe, which will contain more than received his injuries in a dreadful 1,000 names. 1919 to 1923 and is a brother of Blackburn businessmen Mr W. pile-up on the M6 near Warring­ By the time this issue of E. Woolley and Mr Ewart ton on Bonfire Night, 1965. M agister reaches you the dead­ Woolley. He is well known as an amateur line for inclusion in “ Who’s actor and his presence as a Who ” will probably have been He later attended Lancashire leading member of Blackburn passed. But M r King em­ County Council Agricultural Arts Club has been sadly missed. phasised that because an old boy College at Hutton and began • Any old friends who wish was not in the publication it did his farming career at the age to write to Mr Sharpies should not preclude him from joining of 20. send them to Mr M. J. Sharpies his contemporaries at the re­ Walker Ward, Warrington Royal union. He now farms more than 500 Hospital. acres on the Cheshire plain and TIMOTHY Richard Seaton The celebrations proper will has a herd of 150 mainly pedigree Beavis (1957-61), elder son of begin on Wednesday, May 24, British Friesian cows. the Rev and Mrs D. N. Beavis, with a service of dedication and Next issue will of St Barnabas vicarage, thanksgiving in Blackburn Cath­ He was first elected president Blackburn, has announced edral, where the school was of the NFU in 1960, having been be in Autumn his engagement to Miss Beryl founded. deputy president in three pre­ The next issue of M agister Margaret Apperly, a teacher The preacher will be the vious years and on two occasions will probably be published late at a Birmingham secondary Venerable C. H. Lambert, Arch­ vice-president. Summer— early Autumn. The school. deacon Emeritus of Lancaster. reason for this gap is the inter­ He was created a CBE in 1958 The service will be attended by vention of the quatercentenary, The couple first met in and was knighted for his services governors, staff, pupils, old boys, which is taking up a lot of Birmingham about five years to agriculture in 1964. ago and hope to marry in friends of the school and civic members’ time. about 18 months. representatives. Lord and Lady Woolley live Old Blackbumians who have Timothy works in the hous­ In the afternoon the re­ at Hatton Heath, near Chester. contributed will, however, be ing department of Birming­ developed school playing fields They have four sons and two receiving a copy of the “ Who’s ham City Corporation. at Lammack will be officially daughters. Who ” in the meantime. reopened— and the occasion mar­ ked by a tree-planting ceremony, followed by the school athletic finals. Many thanks The next day the old boys play IT’S HOUSEWIVES’ CHOICE the school at cricket. Th'-re will M agister wishes to thank the MAGISTER has heard a remarkable story which illustrates just editor of the Lancashire Evening also be a mammoth physical education display, with 400 boys how popular the magazine has become. The wife of an Old Black Telegraph for his kind permission recognised Magister through the envelope when it arrived. She to use Telegraph pictures, and was so eager to read it that although it was addressed to her husband M r Tom Sharratt for his in­ she opened it, sat down on the lounge floor in the midst of her valuable assistance in the prepar­ housework and read it three times through from front to back ation of this issue. before hubby came home. Enough said ! 2 MAGISTER JANUARY 1967

tributed greatly towards the building at Cyncoed of a new church, opened 11 MR A. S. H. Obituary days after his death, where a memorial service was held on October 1.

M r Tattersall, who lived at 4 St Many tributes have been paid to BRADSHAW Francis Road, Feniscliffe, Blackburn, M r Walsh. M r A . H . Kellett, chairman M r Alexander Samuel Hamilton MR STANLEY was secretary and a director of the of the South-Western division, said : Bradshaw, a former headmaster of family business of A . A . Tattersall and “ His death is a great loss to the board. Bangor Street Secondary M odem Co. Ltd., of Mill Hill Abrasive Works, He was a man with a wide range of School, Blackburn, died on September NOEL Blackburn. He married in 1934, and experience who never lost the human 2, 1966. H e was 74. leaves a widow, three sons, the eldest touch.” of whom is married, and a married M r Glyn Williams, the South Wales M r Bradshaw, who lived at 18 West TATTERSALL Leigh Road, Blackburn, attended Queen daughter. miners’ leader, said : “ His death means a great loss to the industry. Elizabeth’ s Grammar School from M r Stanley Noel Tattersall> As union officials we had great regard 1906 to 1910. a former secretary of the Old for his ability. W e always found him a H e was born near Bangor Street and Blackbumians’ Football Club very fair man to deal with.” as a boy went to Whalley Range School, and of the northern section of the MR ALBERT the forerunner of Bangor Street School. Lancashire Amateur Football The Rev Brian Duckworth, minster o f Cyncoed Methodist Church, said : Later he went to the Public Higher League, died on July 25, 1966, Grade School and then to Queen seventeen days after his fifty- “ M r Walsh’s kindness and self- WALSH Elizabeth’s with a teacher’s bursary. ninth birthday. discipline were proverbial. He set high standards for others and himself. He He joined the staff at Bangor Street M r Tattersall was born in Blackburn. M r A L B E R T W A L S H , deputy was a friend to many ministers and his School in 1912, after two years* study After his family had moved to Ansdell chairman of the South-Western division counsel will be sadly missed.” at Bangor College, North Wales. He he attended a private school there and of the National Coal Board, was specialised in science at first and later went on in 1916 to Hutton Grammar drowned while swimming in St Brelade’s taught mathematics ; he also taught School. His family returned to Black­ Bay, Jersey, on September 13, 1966. at Blackburn Technical College in the burn in 1919 and he entered Queen He was 59. evenings. H e was appointed head­ Elizabeth’ s Grammar School, where he M r Walsh, who lived at Shadycombe, master in 1931, and he retired in 1952, remained until 1924. 20 Westminster Crescent, Cyncoed, In his youth he was an outstanding having completed 40 years as a teacher, Cardiff, leaves a widow, a son, and a MR JACK athlete and sportsman. He played in all at the same school. daughter. He was a pupil at Queen the School U nder-14 X I and at that M r Bradshaw was a talented pianist Elizabeth’s Grammar School from early age made appearances for the and had a great love of music. In 1920 1917 to 1921. MASON Second X I . H e became a regular he formed a school orchestra. He helped member of the Second X I and was soon He became an inspector of weights M r JA CK M A S O N , head of the the BBC with its “ Adventures in promoted to the first team. He was and measures in Blackburn. He later English department at Newport Gram­ Music ” series by reporting children’s known in those days and remembered transferred to Bath and then to the mar School, Essex, died suddenly on reactions and suggesting improvements. for many years afterwards as the best Staffordshire weights and measures December 26, 1965. H e was 50. He was a Past Master of the Ribbles- left-footer in any school football team. department. There he became assistant M r Mason entered the upper fifth dale Lodge of Freemasons and a Past He was prominent in the school county controller for Civil Defence, at Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School Provincial Grand Treasurer of the sports and was both junior and senior and he received the M BE in the New when his parents moved to Blackburn Provincial Grand Lodge of East Lanca­ Victor Ludorum. He was trained by Year honours of 1942. in 1932. H e was in Howard. shire. He leaves a widow and a married M r Percy Fish and was later a member H e took an honours degree in law son. During his last year at School he was of Salford Harriers. at London University and was called a prefect and was captin of a most He joined the Old Blackburnians* to the Bar at Gray’s Inn in 1946, a year successful First X I at football. He is Football Club as a playing member a after he had entered the coal industry remembered as a boy of cheerful dispos­ few years after leaving School. He was as commercial manager of Parkhouse ition and a very keen, tough half-back. team secretary in 1928 and played Collieries Ltd., of Stoke-on-Trent. regularly at left-back in the First X I. He was interested in the Elizabethan From 1947 to 1952 he was assistant He was also a regular member of the Debating Society. LT COL J. A. secretary of the West Midlands division Easter tour party which visited the In 1936 he went up to Merton of the National Coal Board, and he was Isle of Man each year. secretary of the North-Western division College, Oxford, where he read English When the northern section of the and was a pupil of Edmund Blunden. BROTHERS from 1952 until his appointment as Lancashire Amateur Football League director-general of industrial relations He graduated BA in 1939, but did not was formed M r W . K . Forbes invited L IE U T E N A N T -C O L O N E L John at the N C B ’s headquarters in London receive his M A degree until 1946, after M r Tattersall to be secretary, and he Arnold Brothers, a veteran of both in September, 1954. He became deputy the second world war. was elected to that position on July 5, world wars, died at his home, Kelsall, chairman of the South-Western division He served throughout the war as an 1929. He resigned on January 30, 1930. Beardwood Brow, Blackburn, on August in November, 1957, and was controller He was chosen for the Northern officer in the Royal Naval Volunteer 18, 1966. He was 68. in charge of the re-organisation of the Reserve and was awarded the Disting­ Section X I many times during the 1930s, Colonel Brothers was the son of Welsh coalfields. uished Service Cross for gallantry and continued as a playing member of M r M . Brothers, who for 25 years was during the Dunkirk evacuation in 1940. the Old Blacks until the outbreak of magistrates’ clerk at Blackburn. He After the war he taught for a short time war in 1939. He played golf as a attended Queen Elizabeth’ s Grammar in New Zealand and then in a primary member of Pleasington G olf Club from School from 1907 to 1911 and went school at Bishop’s Stortford. He joined 1938 to 1950, and enjoyed a hand of on to , which he left the staff of Newport Grammar School bridge with friends. During the second in July, 1914. world war he was a special constable in May, 1949, and became head of the English department in 1961. He was In the first world war he served in in Blackburn. the same battalion of the East Lanca­ M r Tattersall was Blackburn’s first also careers master. shire Regiment as his eldest brother, trained marriage guidance counsellor. He was a strong supporter of school Captain Max Brothers, who was killed H e offered himself for training in Nov­ games and for many years produced in action in France in 1917. ember, 1953, and counselled for Black­ the school play. He was assistant burn and District Marriage Guidance secretary of the Old Newportonians. In the summer of 1939 he joined the Council until February, 1960, when he His death is regarded as a great loss to Territorial Army and was a captain resigned because of pressure of business. Newport Grammar School, and he is when the second world war began. He was an active churchman. With very much missed there. H e was the second Territorial officer to his family he attended St Jude’s Church, M r Walsh was a keen Methodist all land in France after the outbreak of war, M r Mason, who lived at 10 Thorley Blackburn, where he was a sidesman, his life. He became a local preacher arriving with an advance party on Hill, Bishop’s Stortford, was also a member of the parochial church while still a young man in Blackburn September 20, 1939. and later took a leading part in the chairman of Bishop’s Stortford Royal council, and chairman of the parish He was a yarn buyer for William development of new churches at Naval Association and had been chair­ development committee. He had been Birtwistle Allied Mills Ltd. until his Wolverhampton and elsewhere. He man of the local branch of the National a trustee o f Daleside diocesan youth retirement eight years ago. For many preached regularly in the Cardiff area Union o f Teachers. H e leaves a widow hostel, Longsleddale, near Kendal, since years he was president of the Blackburn and was general superintendent of the and three daughters, one of whom is in it was established, and he was also a branch o f the Royal Artillery Associa­ Methodist Sunday school at Cyncoed. her final year at university, the other trained organiser in Christan Steward- tion. He leaves a widow and a daughter, His zeal, enterprise, and energy con­ two being still at school. »hip. JANUARY 1 967 M A G IS T E R 3 TOWN TO TAKE PLACES IN THE SIXTH FORM?

THE governors of Queen Elizabeth’s are to discuss with MR HARE MR COULSON Blackburn Education Committee the possibility that the authority will take up a number of places in the school at sixth- HEADMASTER ON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN form level. Mr William Hare, chairman of the governors, said at the school’s speech night in King There must be selection George’s Hall, on December 16 that if agreement was reached going to be quite different in for some time, but there are alsd on those lines both sides con­ M r DOUGLAS J. Coulson, many possibilities to be exploreo cerned with the negotiations headmaster, spoke of the draw­ terms of atmosphere, standards, and opportunity. of transfer at different ages—on could be entirely satisfied. backs of comprehensive educa­ record, achievement and choice tion at the School’s speechmght. The alternative to geographical “ This may or may not come by parents. to pass,” he said, “ but the "A comprehensive system of selection would be some kind of important fact is that we are education, however devised in selection on social grounds o g “ And at sixth form level, still trying to find a scheme practical terms, cannot avoid a genuinely comprehensive soci especially, I am convinced that selection of some kind,” he said. sp readu^h^choolSjbuyhiJ if the academically able minority acceptable to both sides.” would be completely impractical. He pointed out that the are to be given a fair chance to Blackburn Education Com­ only way of removing selection Mr Coulson pointed out that bring their talents and abilities mittee have stopped filling any altogether would be to build during a child’s school career to full fruition— and this is surely places in the first year at the one enormous secondary school many decisions about courses essential both on grounds of the school. for each town and send all were made. Unless everybody national interest and of true equality of opportunity— a selec­ Mr Hare appealed to parents children of secondary age to it. took identical courses, selection tive sector must be preserved in to give copies of the school must take place at some point. In a comprehensive system, the country’s educational pro­ prospectus to their friends. “ The the schools children went to vision.” depended on where they lived. does not remove the necessity for “ I feel sure it is time that academic selection ; it may He appealed to Blackburn people asked themselves whether “ Selection by accident of postpone it, it may transfer it Education Committee to “ re­ goods or services received en­ residence is not manifestly better from outside to inside the school, examine, with a critical eye, the tirely free have the intrinsic than selection by the attempt to but it cannot do away with it.” worth with which they are assess academic potential— espec­ practical implications of compre­ Mr Coulson suggested that credited at first sight,” he said. ially now that we know how close, hensive education against the generally speaking, the relation­ there were many ways of intro­ background of the hard facts I “ There is a strong case for ship is between soc al background ducing greater flexibility into a have sketched,” so that a formula thinking that a genuine appreci­ and academic achievement.” system still retaining an element could be worked out for the ation of the end product comes of selection. This geographical selection school to continue to play a out of the discipline imposed by leading role in future, in partner­ meant that comprehensive schools “ Selection without an exam­ sacrifice.” ship with the local authority. in different social areas were ination has been commonplace He outlined the fees remission scheme for direct grant schools which helps parents who have BUILDING Dinner and lower incomes. SOCIETY dance set “ I think that if parents have to pay some fee,” he said, “ then not only the parents, but also the CHIEF for April children will appreciate all the Mr Norman Cowburn (1931- more the advantages gained by 1936) has been appointed joint The Old Blackbumians’ an education at Queen Eliza general manager of the Leek and Association Social Committee beth’s.” Moorlands Building Society. have announced that they are Mr. Douglas Coulson, head­ On leaving school Mr Cow- to hold a dinner-dance to mark the quater-centenary celebra­ master, revealed that in the main bum joined the Burnley Building school this year they had more Society and served in the Navy tions. applicants than places. during the war. The event will be held at Back in civilian life he returned the Swan and Royal Hotel, In the junior school the to the Burnley in Manchester Clitheroe, on Friday, April 21— number of applicants for places and joined the Leek 10 years ago. Mr C. Parmley (1928-34) just a month before the 400th was such that they had admitted Mr Cowburn, 45, is married has been appointed North- year celebrations proper. an extra form to Homcliffe in and has three children. Their West regional manager for Dr P. L. S. Dixon, announcing September. home is at 4 Stockwell Villas, the Midland Bank. He took the news, said that numbers Stockwell Street, Leek, Staffs. up the post in July. He is were strictly limited because of based on Preston and his area the size of the accommodation, covers Cumberland, West­ and it had therefore been de­ morland and Lancashire, ex­ cided that tickets would be Foreign news cluding Manchester and available only for association Liverpool. M r Tom Sharratt (1949-1956) Deputy Head members and their wives. has been appointed a foreign Tickets are 35s. each and Mr Norman Eccleston (1950- Mr Parmley, an Accrington news sub-editor on The Guardian man, was previously general early application should be made in Manchester. He was previ­ 57) has been appointed deputy to Dr Dixon at 18, Gorse Road, headmaster of St Thomas’s CE manager’s assistant at the ously a sub-editor on the Daily bank’s London headquarters. Blackburn. Telegraph. School, Blackburn. A MAGISTER JANUARY 1967 Canon Hoghton marries widow

STEADS CANON Kenneth Hoghton Mr Keigh Geoffrey Oxtoby (1953- vicar of All Saints’ Church 1958) married Miss Dorothy Hylda Clayton-le-Moors, and Mrs Eva Smiley at St Stephen’s Church, Chadwick, of Bowden, Cheshire Blackburn. were married at All Saints Church on August 16. Canon English and Continental Hoghton, who attended Queen M r John Brook Phillips (1952-1961) Elizabeth’s from 1919 to 1926 and Miss Ann Heather Wilkinson were has been vicar of All Saints’ for married at Sacred Heart Roman Chocolates and Candies 23 years. Mrs Chadwick, Catholic Church, Blackburn, in July. widow with two daughters, is Chocolate Liqueurs a former teacher. M r Michael Charles Parsons (1955- 1960), works manager and a director of M r Christopher Chapman Davies Karrimoor Products Ltd., of Hasling- (1952-1959) married Miss Claudette den, married Miss Kathleen Mary Burnett Jamieson at St Andrew’ Hamilton at St Stephen’s Church, Church, Crieff, Perthshire, on August Haslingden. 27. They are living at Harrogate, where DELICIOUS COFFEE and ★ ★ ★ M r Davies is a physicist with the ICI LIGHT MEALS SERVED Fibres Division. M r Lister A . Fielding (1951-1954) and Miss Elizabeth Bartlett were married at on July 16. IN THE TEAROOM M r Lance Irvin (1954-1963) married M r Fielding has been appointed to a Miss Dorothy Joan Thompson at St post in Bolton Borough Treasurer’s Silas’s Church, Blackburn on August 18. department. They are living at 72 Kenmore Road; ★ ★ ★ Sale, Cheshire' M r Irvin is an engineer 2 PRESTON NEW ROAD, with Shell Chemicals U K Ltd. M r Andrew John Pendlebury (1952- Carrington, Cheshire. 1961) married Miss Juliet Anne SUDELL CROSS, BLACKBURN * ★ ★ Whitaker at St Peter’s Church, Sales- bury, on June 11. A prominent Q EG S actor, M r Ian Keith Piper (1954-1961) married Miss Mar.ene Smith at St Joseph’s Roman M r Ian Young (1955-1960) married Catholic Church, Darwen, on August 20. Miss Susan Walker at St Giles’ Church» Mr Piper is teaching at Highfield West Bridgford, Nottingham, on Oct­ Comprehensive School, Liverpool. ober 1st * * *

HIGH CLASS JOINERY WORK, M r John William Lister Carter (1951-1959) married Miss Elizabeth M r Eric Gill (1949-1956) married For Home, Office, Shop, or Works. Mary Sumner at St Leonar’ds Church. Miss Patricia Woods at Audley Range Balderstone. Congregational Church, Blackburn, on Speciality Front and Interior October 1. They are living at 50 D oo rs in Hardw oods. Somerset Road, Rishton. M r Timothy Swan (1953-1960) married Miss Angela Joan Dennis at St Andrew’s Church, Liverpool, on Mr Graeme Clifford Stanton (1949- September 24. He will shortly take up 1955), night editor of The Journal, a post with the Central Electricity Newcastle upon Tyne, married Miss Generating Board at Berkeley, Glou­ Sandra Heather Miller at White­ cestershire. chapel Parish Church, Cleckheaton, on October 5.

Two graduates of Liverpool Univers­ ity, M r James Anthony Houghton M r Peter Clifford Bassett (1955-1960) (1955-1962) and Miss Susan Elizabeth married Miss Joan Brassington at Bagley, were married at St Mark’s St Francis’ Church, Feniscliffe, Black­ FRANK D. DAWSON LTD., Church, Woodthorpe, , burn, on October 22. on August 20. Queens Works, Lambeth Street, M r David Nicholas Elliott Squires Blackburn. Tel. S92I5. Mr David Henry Fox (1953-1959) (1953-1958) and Miss Rosemary Ann and Miss Angela Mary Briggs were Hayes were married in London. married at St Mary’s Roman Catholic * * * Church, Langho, on August 6. M r Peter Brooke Clayton, an old ★ ★ ★ boy, of Selous Road, Blackburn, was Mr David Birtill (1953-1958), a married at St Patrick’s Roman Catholic Lancashire Everting Telegraph sub­ Church, London, to Miss Diane editor, married Miss Margaret Roscoe Veronica Maxwell. Both bride and at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic groom are teachers and are now living in Leeds. Retail Shop and Door Display, Church, Chorley, in August. ★ ★ ★ 43, Penny Street, Blackburn, Mr Jack Harwood (1955-1962), an M r Arnold Chadwick Eatough, a (new Market). engineer working in Kitwe, Zambia, director of William Eatough Ltd., married Miss Susan Dorothy Hecken, wholesale fruit merchants, married M iss a teacher, at Holy Trinity Church, Wendy Baybutt, of Tarleton, at Holy Broadstairs, on July 16. Trinity Church, Tarleton, in October. JANUARY 1 96 7 MAGISTER 5 A PAGE OF WEDDING PICTURES

Miss Julia Heather Forbes, daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Forbes, of Montreal Road, Blackburn, was married at Four Lane Ends Congregational Church in June to Mr Alan Blackshaw (1946-1951). The bride’s father is president of the Old Blackbumians Football Club and of the Lancashire Amateur Football League. The groom, a clerk with Martin’s Bank Ltd. is a member of the East Lancs. Club and Blackburn Golf Club. He is the eldest son of Mrs M. Blackshaw, of Glendale Drive, Mellor, and the late M r G. Blackshaw.

Mr Barry Russell Brown Mr. Gordon Stanley Park­ (1950-1956), head of the tech­ inson (1951-1960), a director nical department at Queen of Parkinson and Worden t jt wuucan iviclihie, only son of Mr and Mrs D. McGhie, Elizabeth’s, married Miss Ltd., of Blackburn, married of Newington Avenue, Blackburn, was married at Craige- Lily Pearson, a policewoman, Miss Kathleen Joan Bilsbor- buckler Church, Aberdeen in August to Miss Joan M. H. at Padiham Unitarian ough, at St Philip’s Church, Raeburn, SRN, of Woodburn Avenue, Aberdeen. Dr Church on July 23. Blackburn, on September 10. McGhie qualified at Aberdeen University last summer They are living at 117 Buncer and took up an appointment at Burnley General Hospital Lane, Blackburn. in September. 6 MAGISTER JANUARY [1967 ACADEMIC AWARDS RECENT academic awards N . A . N . Jenkins (56-63), B A hons, and qualifications gained by old medieval and modern history, Notting­ THE REFRIGERATION CENTRE boys of Queen Elizabeth’s Gram­ ham University. mar School include : TEACHING D . Abott (56-63), B.Sc, chemistry, (Blackburn) Ltd. Liverpool University. P. E. Jenkinson (52-65), BA, general J. Astley (58-64), first class in Part I, arts, French, German, and history, (N. D. Briggs, E. H. Atherton) natural sciences tripos, Downing College Sheffield University ; now teaching at Cambridge, and awarded a college prize. Blakey Moor High School, Blackburn. M . Bannister (56-63), BSc hons., tex­ R. J. Jones (55-65), first class in tile chemistry, Manchester University. Part I, natural sciences tripos, Downing D . Barker (55-60), passed final exam­ College, Cambridge. ination of the Institute of Chartered K. A. Leech (54-65), Part I, natural SCHOOL BUILDINGS Accountants. sciences tripos, Downing College, A . W . Billington (47-54), external Cambridge. degree in Russian, Leeds University. J. Leigh (56-62), external L l B, CHERRY TREE, BLACKBURN M r Billington already holds an Oxford London University. degree in politics, philosophy, and J. B. Livesey (53-62), BSc hons> economics. Class I, fuel sciences, Leeds University- Telephone And at T . Blackshaw (52-62), BA hons., A . Malone (54-61), M Sc, engineering Blackburn 21637 Accrington 33404 Class I, mechanical sciences, Downing geology, Imperial College, London. College, Cambridge ; elected exhibi­ T. H. Matthews (58-63), BA hons, tioner, awarded college prize j now natural sciences, Downing College, with Howard and Bullough Ltd., Cambridge. Accrington. D. McGhie (47-57), MB, ChB, F. R. Bolton (48-57), passed bacteri­ Aberdeen University. ology final examination of the Institute W . G . P. McGowan (55-56), diploma of Medical Laboratory Technology. of associateship in music of Trinity A . F. Bradburne (55-62), BSc hons., Main Agents for LEC REFRIGERATION LTD. College of Music. bacteriology, Liverpool University. G . Morris (55-63), BA, general arts, T . H. N . Brogden (51-58), BSc, Sheffield University. Authorised Dealers of medical engineering, Manchester P. W . Murphy (59-63), passed part I, University. STERNE and KELVINATOR law examination, Downing College, J. F. Brown (57-63), L lB hons, Cambridge. Manchester University. B. W . Neild (57-64), re-elected to Commercial and Domestic Equipment D . Caunce (56-63), BSc hons. mech­ modern languages scholarship, awarded anical engineering, Bristol University. college prize, Downing College, Cam­ bridge.

PHYSICS POLITICS FOR ALL YOUR- J. Coombs (49-57), PhD, Leeds University. A . J. Parker (58-63), BA hons, R. Davenport (55-61), MB, ChB, geography and international politics, PHOTOGRAPHIC REQUIREMENTS Manchester University. University College of Wales, Aberyst­ J. S. Dolby (54-63), BSc hons, wyth. Class I, physics, Imperial College of J. C. Pearson (56-63), B.Eng. hons, Science, London. mechanical engineering, Bristol Uni­ CINE C. Entract (52-62), B.Tech, industrial versity. chemistry, Loughborough. G . Pendlebury (53-63), B.Pharm. G . D . Entwistle (53-61), M B , ChB, hons, London University and Bradford & Liverpool University ; now at Broad Institute of Technology. Green Hospital, Liverpool. J. Pickup (55-63), BSc hons, physics, P. H . Gaskell (55-63), BA hons, Newcastle University. STILL modern and medieval languages tripos, A . Sandford (52-59), Atkinson prize Downing College, Cambridge : award­ of the Law Society for the best honours ed Tiarks scholarship. man in conveyancing. MAIN AGENTS FOR A . Gill (56-63), BSc hons, civil S. J. Smith (56-63), BSc hons, engineering, Manchester University. physics, Bristol University ; now with LEITZ - ROLLEI - ZEISS C. Gill, M Sc, microwave engineeringEnglish Electric, Stafford. London University ; now with SFD R. E. Sowerby (56-63), B A hons, NIKON - PENTAX - ETC - ETC Laboratories Network, New Jersey. classical tripos, St Catharine’s College, M . Harding (51-60), passed final Cambridge. examinations of the Law Society. C. W . Strack (56-63), BA hons, 8mm. & 16mm. Amateur & Professional Cine Equipment R. Harwood (55-62), BSc hons., physics, natural sciences tripos, Down­ chemistry, Leeds University. ing College, Cambridge. A . K . Hayhurst (56-63), BSc hons, R. Thompson (56-63), BSc hons, mathematics, Bristol University. mathematics, Newcastle University. J. A . Houghton (55-62), BSc hons, N . Whalley (52-62), BA hons, modern and medieval languages tripos, £6wirt (Borse Son zoology and genetics, Liverpool University. St John’s College, Cambridge. ([PHOTOGRAPHIC & CINE SPECIALISTS P. E. M. Jarrett (51-60), MB, T . Wilde (57-64), first class in part I, B.Chem. with distinction in thera­ natural sciences tripos, Downing ' |19, CHURCH STREET, BLACKBURN peutics, St Thomas’s Hospital, London, College, Cambridge ; elected to an and Cambridge University ; now house exhibition, awarded college prize. Telephone: 51682 physician at St Peter’s Hospital, D. Woods (55-62), BSc hons, fuel Chertsey, Surrey. science, Leeds University. r JANUARY 1 967 MAGISTER 7

About 160 members and guests of the Old Black- Mr Keith Harling now Headship for burnian’s Association attend­ ed a ladies night at the Dun- a chartered engineer Mr. Barton kenhalgh Hotel, Clayton-le- Moors, on October 7. Mr Keith Harling (1946-51), of Mr Ian Hugh Barton, of Bent Lanes, Davyhulme, Man­ It was an enormous success Albany Drive, Salesbury, has and financially “ broke even.” chester, has been elected to been appointed head of St associate membership of the Guests were welcomed by Peter’s CE Primary School, the president, Professor Gor­ Institution of Mechanical En­ Accrington. gineers and registered as a don Manley. chartered engineer. Mr Barton, who is 29, took Among special guests were Mr Harling was an engineering up his new post this month. Mr H. King, chairman of the apprentice with Leyland Motors He was previously deputy head association, and headmaster Ltd. before serving in the Royal of St Stephen’s CE School, Mr D. J. Coulson. Electrical and Mechanical En­ Blackburn. gineers for two years. It is almost certain that a similar event will be held this He then joined John Fenton year— although it is likely (Engineers) Ltd., Preston, as a the price may have to rise. design engineer working on M BE award chemical plant design for the Now deputy M r James McHugh (1919-23) United Kingdom Atomic Energy Mr Keith A. Hitchen (1949- Authority . In 1963 he was 57) has been appointed deputy was awarded an MBE in the appointed senior design engineer headmaster of St John’s CE Queen’s New Year honours list. Supper event with Geigy (UK) Ltd., Trafford Junior school, Blackburn. He is now head of the commerce Park, Manchester. department at York Central College of Further Education. a success In his present capacity as mechanical engineer he has been responsible for a number of New arrival London branch held its annual supper evening at the Royal projects connected with a multi- M rs June Valerie Sharratt, million pound expansion pro­ Academy of Music on October wife of Mr Tom Sharratt (1949- For your diary 20. gramme due for completion next 1956), gave birth at Queen’s year. Park Hospital, Blackburn, on London branch dinner is set Secretary Mr D. H. R. Early in the new year he took August 17, to a 7-lb. 4-oz. son, for April 29____ Cambridge.. Brearley writes : “ We had a up a new appointment as mech­ Antony Martin James. It is their dinner for February 17----- Old very good evening, though the anical engineer on the graduate first child. Mr and Mrs Sharratt Blacks golf, Wilpshire, June 8 attendance was rather small. engineering staff of Shell Chem­ live at 49 Kentmere Drive, ___ LOBAGS competition, Hill­ Everyone certainly seemed to icals (UK) Ltd., Carrington, Cherry Tree, Blackburn. side, May 24. enjoy it.” near Manchester. Branches amalgamate The York and Leeds Univers­ in October. Two functions will New address House physician ity Old Blackbumians branches be held each year— a dinner in J. L. Marshall, B.Sc, M.B, have decided to amalgamate and Leeds and a ladies evening in M r John Harvey Bolton is Ch.B (Manchester) has been will be renamed the Yorkshire York. now working for the overseas appointed a house physician at branch. The dinner has been fixed division of Clark’s Shoes, and Brompton Hospital for Diseases The decision was taken at a for November 3 this year and his new address is 19 Ferryman’s of the Chest, London. committee meeting held in York the ladies evening for May 5. Road, Glastonbury, Somerset. 8 MAGISTER JANUARY 1967

Golden jubilee for ALL N.C.C. MAKES OF CARAVANS SUPPLIED the Ormerods SITES ALL ACCESSORIES - PAINTING - REPAIRS SIR BENJAMIN ORMER- OD, past president of the Old HIRE PURCHASE - INSURANCE, Etc. Blackbumians Association, and Lady Ormerod, celebrated their WINTER STORAGE golden wedding in November with “ a quiet dinner party for the family.” A congratulatory telegram was sent from the Old Blackburnians Association. ALLAN CLARKE They were married 50 years ago in a Wesleyan church in Clitheroe. Sir Benjamin, now 76, attended (Caravans) LTD Queen Elizabeth’s from 1902 to (ALLAN CLARKE - JACK OATES) 1907 and went on to Manchester University. He was admitted a solicitor in 1913 and was called to the Bar in 1934 after serving THE BOAT YARD with the East Lancashire Regi­ ment during the first world war. WHITEBIRK . . BLACKBURN He became a judge of the county courts in the Yorkshire Circuit in 1944 and was knighted in 1948 on becoming a High Phones : Blackburn 54222 Court Judge. In 1957 he became a Privy Councillor and a Lord Justice SIR BENJAMIN M.O.T. LAND ROVER and TRANSPORTER SERVICE of Appeal, retiring in 1963. The Ormerods have a son Anywhere in the British Isles John, who is an advertising agent, MR GASKELL and two married daughters. IS NOW A HEADMASTER Mr Joseph Ronald Gaskell (1945-51), has been appointed head of St John’s Church of GEOllGE CALVEUT England Primary School, Great Harwood. Mr Gaskell has been deputy A /-fig/] class decorator ^ head of St Thomas’s Primary School, Blackburn, for the past two years, and before that was deputy head of Benjamin Har­ greaves Church of England Decorating Contractor to School, Accrington. Mr Gaskell, who is 33, trained Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School to be a teacher at Chester College and taught in Cheshire before Graham Bond (1959-65), taking the Accrington post. of 67 Worcester Road, Black­ burn, who is a student at Full range of Exclusive Designs the Royal College of Music, In geology played trombone in a brass ensemble which performed M r A. W. Malone (1954-61) before the Queen and Prince B.Sc, has been awarded an M.Sc ALSO LARGE SELECTIONS Philip at St Martin-in-the- degree in engineering and geolog Fields, London, last May. B.Sc, has been awarded an M.Sc degree in engineering and HAND PRINTED WALLPAPERS geology from Imperial College, London. Recovering now All work personally supervised :: Estimates with pleasure M r Tom Naisby (1921-1928), Nuclear job senior announcer of the BBC’s North Region, had a heart attack M - T. Swan B.Sc.(1953-60) has as he was on his way to work on now been awarded his Ph.D. Sales and Showroom Residence: He has been appointed to a August 2, 1966. He was taken •WILLOW HOUSE’ to Manchester Royal Infirmary. research post with the Central 182 SHEAR BROW After four weeks in hospital Mr Electricity Generating Board at MELLOR LANE, MELLOR Naisby returned to his home, Berkeley Nuclear Power Res­ BLACKBURN BLACKBURN 405 Audley Range, Blackburn, earch Laboratory, Gloucester. and is now making a good He is the son of Canon L. E. H. Phone Mellor 391 recovery. Swan, Rural . TANUARY 1 967 MAGISTER 11

At the dinner, back row (from the left) : Mr H. Burrows, M r H. King, M r J. Dawkins, Coun Tom Taylor, Mr J. Armstrong, M r N. Jepson (Vice-chairman of the Governors) and Mr D. J. Coulson. Front : Professor Gordon Manley, Mr W. Hare, and Dr F. Wild. Picture : The Blackburn Times.

New assembly hall plan ENGAGEMENTS M r Roger Sharp, the East Lancashire Cricket Club player, has become engaged to Miss Ann Valerie Swires, of Durham Road, - plea for funds soon Darwen. Mr Sharp, of Huntley Lawn, Samlesbury, is managing director QUEEN ELIZABETH’S will Mr Douglas Coulson, the would show how well the school of J. E. Lambert and Co., probably soon launch an appeal headmaster, replying to the has done and is doing for those chartered auctioneers and val­ for funds for a new assembly hall. toast, said the school could look boys in many walks of life.” uers, of Ainsworth Street, Black- forward to the future with Mr Coulson said that with the bum. This was disclosed by the confidence. playing fields now in first class chairman of the governors, Mr He attended Queen Elizabeth’s Mr Coulson said that in condition the Governors were from 1946 to 1949 and has William Hare at the annual considering a further major dinner of the Old Blackbumians’ regard to the future there were played for the Old Blackbum­ two yardsticks upon which mem­ building programme and he ians’ Football Club. He is a Association in Big School on urged the Associa tions members Saturday, December 17. More bers of the Association could member of Pleasington Golf form their own opinions. to subscribe generously when Club and St Mark’s Conserva­ than 220 members and guests the time came. attended— a record for this event. First there was the academic tive Club, Blackburn. yardstick. “ On these grounds The toast to the Queen pro­ Mr Hare, proposing the toast alone it is palpably obvious that posed by Professor Gordon ★ ★ ★ to the school, said : “ Before the school s achievements both Manley, president. very long we must have a new by boys at the school now and The guests were toasted by assembly hall.” He appealed to by many old boys at University Mr Fred Bury, the association’s Miss Ann Brierley, an actress old boys to support the fund and elsewhere are second to treasurer, and Dr Frank Wild the whose home is in Clitheroe, has when it was launched. none to any school for miles chief guest replied. Dr Wild is announced her engagement to around ! Mr Alastair McKinlay, of The No firm plans had been made an Old Boy, fellow of Downing College, and deputy registrary, Sands, Whalley. Mr McKinlay so far, but it was hoped to build This was not conceit or com­ Cambridge University. was a pupil at Queen Elizabeth’s a hall large enough to accom­ placency. The facts spoke for from 1952 to 1958. modate all the boys. themselves, he said. Other speakers included Mr The couple met in Birming­ Harold Burrows, the associa­ ham while Miss Brierley was The site would probably be on Secondly, said Mr Coulson, tion’s secretary, and Mr Harry touring with “ My Fair Lady ” the lower playground on Duke’s there was the yardstick of King, chairman. and Mr McKinlay was working general education. Education of Brow. as a contracts manager for James the whole man for the taking Other guests included Coun. Templeton and Co. Ltd. Miss Mr Hare expressed confidence over of a responsible position Tom Taylor, chairman of Black­ Brierley is a former member of in the school’s future and said : in the world. burn Education Committee, Mr “ I can see no storms on the John Dawkins, Chief Education the amateur operatic societies in horizon that would prevent it “ A glance at the notes of the Officer, Mr J. Armstrong, chair­ Clitheroe and Blackburn. She from reaching its 500th anni­ successes of the old boys set out man of St Mary’s College Old has appeared in the West End versary.” in the speech day programme Boys’ Association. and on television. 12 MAGISTER JANUARYi£1967 BOYS HELP TO KEEP 100 year DOWN COSTS link is recalled

OF MAGAZINE A CONNECTION more than 100 years old between BOYS of the school were helping to keep down the cost Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar of distributing MAGISTER, treasurer, Mr Fred Bury told School and St John’s Church, the annual meeting of the Old Blackbumians’ Association in Blackburn, was recalled when Hartley House on September 21. the sixth annual Old Blackbum­ But their work in addressing members had apologised for ians’ service was held at the about 1,100 envelopes was not non-attendance. church on October 16, 1966. exactly a labour of love, he added with a grin—more a kind of Mr Wilkinson, of the football The service was conducted by punishment. section, said that the chairman M r G. R. Hacking has been the vicar, Canon L. E. H. Swan, of the club wished it to be appointed general manager of who also preached. In his Mr Bury said that at any rate known that an extension of the Kendal branch of the Yorkshire address, Canon Swan said that it was helping to make the boys social facilities at Lammack were Bank. He was previously he had recently been reminded more aware of the existence of planned. manager of the Whitby branch. by Mr Thomas L. Duerden that the magazine as they passed there was a considerable period through the school. He apolog­ He wanted all members to A former pupil of St Thomas’s feel that this was their club. early in the nineteenth century ised for any lapses in the quality C.E. School, he entered the when strong links were forged of the addressing. Monday nights would be thrown service of the Yorkshire in 1941 open for all Old Blacks. between the School and the The cost of the magazine was at the Blackburn branch. He church. also being subsidised by an Officials elected were: Profes­ served in the Navy during the increase in the support of sor Gordon Manley, president ; second world war, returning to The School’s principal associ­ advertisers. The cost of postage Mr Harry King, chairman ; his old post afterwards. ation was with the Parish Church Mr J. E. Sagar, vice-chairman ; of Blackburn, but at that period was, however, going up all the In 1957 he moved to Notting­ time. Mr H. Burrows, secretary ; the Parish Church was being Mr F. Bury, treasurer. ham and in 1960 received his rebuilt. Queen Elizabeth’s then Turning to subscriptions Mr first managership at Elland. The following were elected used St John’s as they would Bury reported that these were He moved to Whitby three have used the Parish Church. slightly down on the previous to the committee : Messrs. years ago. year due to the full effect of the B. Birtwistle, G. Birtwistle, Mr. Hacking is a keen sports­ More than 140 people— old three-year subscription scheme, E. R. Blackshaw, B. Brown, boys and their families and man and a Class 1 football but he expected it would stay K. Collow, J. Donald Forbes, friends, members of staff, and at its present level. W. K. Forbes, T. Hindle, E. G. referee. He was chairman of Whitby and District Referees’ boys of the School— attended the Hunt, N. Jepson, F. J. Jones, service. The lessons were read The wealth of the association Association and is chairman of D. S. Lee, R. I. Maughan, W. H. by Mr William Hare (1920-1929), had increased by about £65 on Whitby and District Junior Proctor, J. Sharpies, R. Smeth- chairman of the governors, and the year. Football League. urst, J. Warner, R. W. Wallis, the headmaster, Mr Douglas J. E. Wilkinson and Doctors P. L. Secretary Mr Harold Burrows Coulson. reported that attendances at S. Dixon and T. Riley. committee meetings were very Later the following were co­ Conducted by Mr Roy E. heartening. On most occasion opted : Messrs. E. C. Marsden, Rimmer, the School’s director of W. E. T. Walsh and G. N. music, the School choir sang Forbes. the anthem “ O Sing Joyfu'ly ” Steel Curtain ? (.Adrian Batten), and the organ was played by Mr Geoffrey F. Quality chief Taylor (1943-1948). The collec­ MAGISTER Mr David Haworth (1957-64), tion of £11 13s. 6d. goes to the for Newport of Brindle Street, Mill Hill, School’s Community Service Blackburn, spent eight weeks Committee. is issued free to members during the summer — labouring of the Old Blackburnians’ company in a Czechoslovakian steelworks. Association. Membership M r Colin E. Salmon (1944- David, 20, who is studying Teaching of the association is open 50) has been appointed chief metallurgy at Imperial College, to all old boys of Queen quality inspector of Richard London, was taking part in an Elizabeth’s Grammar James Cotton, 18, of May Thomas and Baldwin Ltd., of “ international exchange of stud­ Street, Blackburn, is currently School, Blackburn, and to Newport. ents for technical experience ” masters past and present. teaching English in the Camer- Mr Salmon, 33, is the son of scheme. oons Republic, which used to be Mr and Mrs L. Salmon, of part of French Equatorial Africa. President: Professor Carham Road, Blackburn. He says he worked from Gordon Manley ; chair­ After leaving Queen Eliza­ 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. and was paid James is going to Cambridge man : M r H. King ; vice- beth’s he attended Corby College £30 a month. next October to read geography chairman : Mr J. E. Sagar; of Technology. He was later “ They offered me a job if I and, having a year free, applied secretary: Mr H. Burrows, elected a licenciate of the Insti­ wanted to go back. Everyone to the Voluntary Service Over­ 53 Preston New Road, tution of Metallurgists. was very friendly,” he said. seas movement. Blackburn; treasurer: Mr F. Bury, 67 Queen’s Road, Blackburn. WHEN OYEZ BECAME A WHISPER Contributions and cor­ Ian Calder (1952-59) took course at North Buckingham­ For two days he walked up respondence are invited on an unusual—and noisy— role shire College of Education, and and down the town in a special and should be sent to during the summer. He acted was all set to play a viking in gown, ringing a large bell the Editor, MAGISTER, as town crier for Bletchley, the pageant. which belonged to the last Queen Elizabeth’s Gram­ Buckinghamshire, during an his­ But for the fun of it he official town crier. mar School, Blackburn, torical pageant held in the town. decided to enter for the selection By weekend Ian was suffering Lancs. Ian, 25, of London Road, of a town crier— and was given from an overdose of L ost V oice ! Blackburn, is taking a teaching the job. JANUARY 1 967 MAGISTER 13

Mr. Hindle new JOHN FORBES Scapa chief for Men's wear SCAPA GROUP LTD., Blackburn, have announed the appointment of Mr John Robert Hindle as managing director of the group, and as general managing director of Scapa Dryers, Visit our man’s shop Ltd. Mr Hindle, 44, was educated at Queen Elizabeth’s and at for all your clothing requirements Oundle. He trained with Scapa for nine months on leaving school before O L D B O Y S joining the Forces. He was commissioned into the Royal Ties - Scarves - Cuff Links Tank Regiment and served in Italy as a captain. Mr Hindle returned to Scapa on demobilisation in 1946, and in 1955, was appointed produc­ tion director. He has been actively concerned in the formation and operation of the group’s subsidiaries in America and Canada, and has held a number of appointments at director level. Mr Hindle is a Blackburn magistrate and has a number of varied local interest, including ATHLETIC HOUSE Blackburn Industrial Safety Group and Blackburn Trustee Northgate— Lord Street, Blackburn. Savings Bank. Telephone 57501 He is married with three children and lives at The Hey, MR HINDLE Grindleton. In] Abergavenny New Town Clerk M r George Colin Clarke (1937-1943), of 45 Cross Street, of Stafford Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, THOMAS BRIGGS has been elected founder chair­ An Old Boy, Mr Derek man of Abergavenny Round Edward Almond, has been Table. Mr Clarke is married appointed Chief Officer and (BLACKBURN) LTD. and has five young children, Town Clerk of Stafford and took four girls and a boy. over his new duties on March 31. Mr Almond, aged 40, is the son of the late Mr E. G. Almond, Mr W. G. P. McGowan former manager of the Blackburn (1959-65), gained a diploma in branch of the Refuge Assurance the theory and composition of Company, who later became PRINTERS music of Trinity College, London general manager and a director. (A. Mus. T. C. L .). He is pre­ sent deputy organist of More- His mother is Mrs Ada J. BOOKBINDERS cambe Parish Church. Almond, of Whitecroft Lane, Mellor. Mr Almond served his articles STATIONERS Boys who left school in July with Mr C. S. Robinson, who were entertained to supper by was then Town Clerk, of Black­ the Old Blackbumians Associa­ burn, and took his Ll.B at tion on September 15 in Big Manchester University. School. It was the third of its kind to be held and once again He was assistant solicitor at CATALOGUES MAGAZINES BROCHURES POSTERS * was highly successful. Stoke and senior solicitor at Lincoln before being appointed ACCOUNT BOOKS LOOSE-LEAF SHEETS STATIONERY deputy Town Clerk at Stafford Mr E. J. Pickup (1956-63), in 1958. of 20 High Street, Rishton, has He is married and has two taken up a teaching post at children, a boy and a girl. St Thomas’s CE Primary School, Blackburn.

Mr Keith V. Newton (1946- DUKE STREET • NORTHGATE • BLACKBURN J. D. McLean (1948-57) who 52), of 2 Toronto Road, Black­ is now a Lecturer in Law at burn, has taken up an appoint­ T EL. 55651 Sheffield University was married ment as works manager with to Miss Pamela Locker on Precision Engineers (Blackburn) December 10th, 1966. Ltd. 14 MAGISTER JANUARY 1967 1900 when there were 57 pupils

I ENTERED the School in There was no Radcliffe into the park and set up our smoke stack from the open January, 1900, along with two Room— that was still to come. wickets on the grass where the end. Then he covered it with other boys, which brought the There was the gymnasium— a bandstand now is, and began coal from the tender and left numbers up to 57. The School fine building, and between the to play. The park keeper it. None of the ball or the buildings adjoined and were gym and the headmaster’s came on the scene, said we coal showed above the top behind the headmaster’s house, house there were cloak rooms were spoiling the grass, and of the smoke stack. Then the which fronted on to West Park with cast-iron wash basins ordered us off. boy, too, went home. Road. The headmaster and (cold water only) and those We argued with him : we Next morning the workmen two assistant masters lived in necessary sanitary con­ were not spoiling the grass, it arrived and tried to light the the house, through which veniences politely referred to was a public park, and boys fire of the steam roller. They there were two passages into as “offices”. — other boys — played there; failed. Though they tried time the School : one passage Between the gym and the why not us ? “ Go and play on after time the fire went out. downstairs led to a corridor was the your own ground” was his Sturgis, the School facto­ between two classrooms (one top playground” . Between reply. He got very irate and tum, passing on his way to the sixth-form room and the Big School and Dukes Brow threatened us with the by-laws work before breakfast, was other the second-form room) was an earthy area down a and penalties, etc. Reluctantly, told by the men of their dif­ into Big School. bank known as the “bottom bowing to authority, we ficulty, and jeered at them The other passage upstairs playground”. retreated, still arguing. One of because they could not light led past the assistant masters’ Between the School and the us mockingly asked : "Please a fire. When Sturgis went later study and bedrooms into the space where the Holden may we play marbles 7” That to get his breakfast, they physics room. There was and laboratories now stand was a was about the year 1901 or were still trying without I suppose still is a stone stair­ paved road leading from West 1902. success. case connecting the down­ Park Road to Dukes Brow Then of course there was After breakfast a few stairs passage with the upstairs known as “the Grammar West Park Road between the schoolboys watched the pro­ passage at a point just outside Back”. The main entrance to School and the park. About ceedings. The workmen got the physics room door. the School proper was from the year 1899 this road was hot and bothered. Sturgis the Grammar Back, through the scene of a practical joke came back after his breakfast The physics room at some and found the workmen hotter period years earlier had been and more bothered than ever. a dormitory for the boys who About 10-30 a.m. Sturgis went were boarders. So the dormi­ SIR HAROLD DERBYSHIRE and watched. After a few sar­ tory had been convenient of castic remarks he suggested supervision by the headmaster RECALLS HIS SCHOOLDAYS that the chimney might be and the assistant masters. blocked. At some time long before Sir Harold Derbyshire is London until he was called to The men looked into the 1900 the School had ceased to one of our most distinguished the Bar in 1911. He then top of the smoke stack and have boarders, and Mr. All­ old boys and celebrated his practised on the Northern found it apparently full of croft, the then headmaster, 80th birthday on Christmas circuit. coal. As they threw pieces of who had succeeded Mr. Ains­ Day at his home, Lindsey coal down the boys watching worth in 1894, turned the Lodge Farm, Hadleigh, near He was appointed King’s cheered. Eventually the men dormitory into combined Ipswich. Counsel in 1928, Commis­ got the coal out and found physics laboratory and class sioner of Assize in 1932 and something soft and swollen — He entered QEGS in 1900 Manx Judge of Appeal in 1933 it was the football. They care­ and was head boy from 1902 fully got it out and said : “It’s to 1905 when he won an open Sir Harold was knighted by King George V in 1934 shortly them Grammar School lads — scholarship to Sidney Sussex we’re keeping this ball”. Woe betide College, Cambridge. after being appointed Chief Justice of Bengal. He held Mr. Allcroft, a Cambridge After a distinguished uni­ this appointment for 12 years Good terms mathematician, had made a versity career he taught in until his retirement in 1946. great deal of the physics They tied the ball to the apparatus with his own hands back of the tender, got the and a very fine effort it was. fire lighted, and eventually Among other pieces of an iron gate and up steps to which I understand has be the entrance hall. come a School legend. I heard got up steam and began work apparatus he made was an some hours late. Sturgis “Atwood’s machine” attached the story as soon as I entered Such was the School and its the School in 1900, so darted to the back of the to a wall with which experi­ precincts when I was there tender and cut the ball loose ments in mechanics could be probably I heard the full and from 1900, when the numbers authentic account of it. and restored it to the boys. made. were 57, to when I left in 1905, Sturgis used to tell the story when the numbers were about During one of the holidays a Mr. Allcroft was a “master with glee. few boys went to the School, of method” and woe betide 90. and started playing football The boy who thrust the anyone who put away the Now for our neighbours. in the top playground. It was football down the smoke stack apparatus in the wrong place Across West Park Road was, late in the day. The ball was was Allen Neville, who many or damp or dirty after using of course, the park. In 1905 kicked into West Park Road years later became professor it. when I left School the band­ and a boy went to get it. He of chemistry at Reading stand had not been built. One University. Allen Neville once But to get back to the rest got it, but decided he was not year when Oxford local prepared to go back to the told me that the Grammar of the School buildings : at examinations were being held Back was at its best when the the west end of Big School School with it and had a in Big School a few of us, not bright idea. snow lay on it thick and hard; was a doorway leading to the being just then examinees, you could toboggan down it. chemistry department— first a were playing cricket in the A corporation steam roller A metal tea tray made a good lecture theatre with benches top playground. was standing in the road toboggan, but failing such he rising in tiers one behind the unattended; it was after 5-30 recommended a large Latin other, then a store room, and We were ordered off by the p.m. and the workmen had dictionary as very suitable. I finally a laboratory in which headmaster lest we should dis­ gone home. The boy climbed never tried either. 20 or so boys could do experi turb the examinees at their on to the steam roller and ments at one time. tasks. We thereupon moved thrust the football down the Cont. on next page JANUARY 1 967 MAGISTER 15 SIR HAROLD from previous page Over the wall from the top boys as nuisances, and we premier playground was, and still ist probably were nuisances. I the Alexandra Meadows. We hope we have been forgiven. were on fairly good terms with Now as regards proceedings OF BLACKBURN the East Lancashire Cricket inside the School. We Club, and the governors paid assembled in Big School at 9 so that we were made junior a.m. The headmaster read a members of the club and Lesson and we said the Lord’; could watch its matches with Prayer. Then the head boy FOR ALL TYPES OF out further payment. read the roll and we answered Also we were allowed net to our names : “Adsum” PREFABRICATED BUILDINGS practice (two nets) on Mon Roll call over, the headmaster days, Tuesdays, Wednesdays gave out any notices or lec and Fridays from 4 p.m. to tured us for any misbehaviour, WE CAN DESIGN, BUILD 5-30 p.m. We played six if there had been any. Any matches on the ground— five books or stationery to be [AND FURNISH YOUR NEW against other schools and one given out were given out and against the old boys in the we dispersed to our lessons PREMISES OR EXTENSIONS COMPLETE summer term. There were only four On the south side of the top masters, and that number in playground were Horncliffe eluded the headmaster. As and the other two houses. At regards the teaching, the the beginning of this century mathematics and physics and Horncliffe was the residence chemistry were good as far as For full details contact of Mr. Shutt, an elderly they went; the languages were gentleman who had retired not so good. In 1902 the PREMIER CONSTRUCTION CO. LTD. from business and laid out his Education Act of that year grounds as a walled garden was passed and when it came Branch Road, Lower Darwen, with flowers and soft fruit into operation Blackburn growing in it. Town Council was able to Blackburn make and did make a yearly grant of £500 to the School, Telephone No. Blackburn 53525-6-7 two more masters, the teach­ ing improved, and the num bers in the School began to increase. It should be remembered that at the beginning of this century education was not regarded as the important thing it is today. Most boys left the School at the age of Men going places call at 16. If you intended to go to ROY MARI,OR and choose university, you stayed on to 17 or 18. quality clothes with a diff­ There were no playing fields erence. A difference that until Mr. Henry Harrison gave them to the School some the particular man takes years later. We hired a foot­ to his heart. ball field each September until the following March. All the top names end up Sir Harold pictured when After each football match the he was Chief Justice of Bengal boys just scraped the mud off at ROY MARLOR-DAKS, their knees then dressed and Unfortunately for Mr. Shutt went home to a bath. SUMRIE - need we go on ! Up to the year 1902 or and his garden, footballs and You should make ROY cricket balls from the top 1903 the annual prize day and playground came regularly concert was held in Big MARLOR your shop - over into his garden and School. After the proceedings damaged his flowers and fruit had finished the boys went there’s no finer place >n bushes. Of course he com­ upstairs to the physics room the whole of the North. plained, and the governors and ate meat pies and drank put up along the south side ginger beer. And how good of the top playground a wire- they tasted 1 netting structure about 15 ft. I think most boys were high. Still the balls went over happy at the School ; I cer­ and of course boys went to tainly was. When King Edward retrieve them. Then Mr. Shutt VII was crowned in August, put up a notice board : 1902, the chairman of the “Trespassers will be prosecu­ governors, Mr. Robert Carr ROY ted”. Still balls went over and Radcliffe (later the donor of boys went to retrieve them. the Radcliffe Wing and Room) Nobody was ever prosecuted. entertained the boys to dinner p u r e n e w £ J D o € Looking back, we must feel in Big School — “roast beef MARLOR FOR HAN ABOUT TOWN AND COUNTRY sorry for Mr. Shutt. Mr. and plum pudding and ginger Shutt and Blackburn Corpora­ beer, like I had it as a boy", B LA C K B U R N - 53 King William St.. Tel. 59372 B U R N L E Y - St. James St., Tel. 23073 tion must have regarded the he said. N E L S O N - 26 Manchester Rd„ Tel. 62601 S K IP T O N - Middle Row, Tel. 3977 some 60 people before blowing THE SUGGESTION that a itself out in the Atlantic. branch of the Old Blackburnians’ Association should be formed in Lieutenant Hirst’s duties, in Central Africa is gaining support. addition to acting as ship’s The idea was first put forward medical officer, included a special by Mr. John Woodmansey, an visit to the island of Barbuda, old boy (1949-1957) now working where he took charge of the as a local government officer at medical clinics provided for the Fort Rosebery, Zambia. 13,000 inhaitants. Writing in the February, 1965, During a period of shore leave issue of MAGISTER, Mr Wood­ he was also loaned to the Baham­ mansey pointed out that, sur- ian Government, visiting numer­ risingly, there was another old ous outlying islands. Coy in Fort Rosebery, Mr Peter Lieutenant Hirst qualified as a Wilson (1948-1957). He went doctor at St Andrew’s Univers­ on : “ We may be able to form ity, Dundee, in June, 1964. a Central African Old Black- bumians’ Association.” * * * Enthusiastic support for Mr Woodmansey’s proposal comes from Mr Donald P. Bailey Ball game (1951-1961), who is also in Zambia. From Ndola, he writes: Teaching the children of “ I was pleased to read that a wealthy Americans to play soccer move is being made to open a — that was the task during last branch of the association in summer of John Smalley (1957- Central Africa. Working as I do 62), of 28 Palmer Street, Black­ for Barclays Bank DCO at burn. Ndola, I bumped into John John, now reading English Woodmansey at our weekly at Cambridge, applied for a post agency at Forst Rosebery (200 of soccer coach at a summer miles away by plane). camp in Connecticut. “ I don’t know who was more After the camp he spent about surprised, and we had a lengthy five weeks touring and went as chat about old times at School. far as California and Texas I have not yet met Peter Wilson before returning home. out here, but will certainly look John, who has been captain him up next time I go to Fort of his college team at Cambridge, Rosebery, as I was under the LT ALAN HIRST - see ship’s surgeon. may go back to California at the impression that he was in end of his university course. Salisbury. Africa, Zambia has the most worth (1921-1929) is Chief Ju. tice While at Queen Elizabeth’s he “ However, any move to form Old Blackbumians. of Malawi. was victor ludorum in the junior, a branch in Central Africa would Besides the old boys already Further east, in Kenya, Mr R. middle and senior schools. certainly have my full support, mentioned, there are Mr David J. Sharpies (1925-1931) lives at and despite the distances in­ Ryley (1950-1960), senior metall­ Karen, Nairobi, and Mr Paul volved I consider that it could urgist with RST research and Schofield (1952-1960) is teaching ★ ★ ★ be made quite a success provided development laboratories at Kal- at a school at Ribe, near Mom­ that meetings were held at ulushi ; Mr Jack Harwood basa. And in Ghana, Mr Ian regular intervals.” (1955-1962), a mechanical en­ Moorhouse (1953-1961) is work­ Too British gineer at Kitwe ; and Dr A. ing as an engineer at Komenda— Mr Bailey, whose address is but perhaps that’s a bit far to When he wrote to us in P.O. Box 120, Ndola, ends by Haworth (1939-1946), of Chain- September, John S. Read (1954- ama Hills Hospital, Lusaka. travel, even for a meeting of Old saying : “ I shall be pleased to Blackbumians ! 61), of 34 Newington Avenue, hear the comments of anyone Over the border in Rhodesia Blackburn, was working as a who might be interest in par­ are the Rev Peter Hall (1940- * * * field geophysicist , in New­ ticipating.” 1949), rector of Avondale, near foundland, Canada. Certainly there is no lack of Salisbury ; Mr P. L Nicholl He told us : “ I am spending potential members for a Central (1918-1923), of Hartley ; and Ship’s surgeon half my time carrying reels of African branch. A quick check Mr W. Tennant (1918-1927), of wire, stakes, etc. down badly cut shows that of all the countries in Salisbury. Sir Frederick South- Surgeon Lieutenant Alan J. lines (or no lines at all) in the Hirst (1947-57) spent a few thick bush and half the time weeks’ leave at home in Yew pouring over two green bones Tree Brow, Blackburn, in Octo­ with meters in a tent.” ber, before flying out to Singa­ pore to complete his three-year “ I have found the Canadians commission in the Royal Navy. very friendly and hospitable and Previously Lieutenant Hirst am enjoying getting used to their spent nine months in the West language— the idioms are very Indies on what is known as the different from ours.” “ Bahamas Patrol.” His ship Before going to Newfoundland acted as escort to the Queen and John spent a few weeks at Havre Prince Philip when they sailed St Pierre, Quebec. He is working in the Royal yacht, Britannia, for Seigel Associates Ltd., of from Barbados to British Guiana Downsview, Ontario. last year. But he says he will probably Then in June the frigate made move back to England as soon a hasty departure from Key as he finds a suitable opening. West, Florida, to escape the “ I think I am far too British hurricane Alma, which killed to stay away from home for long.” JANUARY 1 967 MAGISTER 17 FROM SWEDEN TO HONG KONG

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In 1965 John was awarded lighting of the Mersey Tunnel the diploma of membership of and the floodlights of Man­ Imperial College in applied chester City football ground. geophysics. A year later he gained his M.Sc in geophysics He was then promoted to the from London University, and records division and was instru­ was elected a graduate of the mental in helping on the way to Institute of Physics by the stardom such artistes as Marty Council of the Institute of Wilde, Shirley Bassey, Frankie Physics and the Physical Society. Vaughan and Harry Secombe. Mr Margerison then became general manager of ATV in Lon­ don, working with Val Parnell.

Later he went to Australia To Red China and while there came into contact with banking housts Visiting his home town of which led to an offer to become Blackburn during the summer chairman of a Hong-Kong com­ was Mr Neil D. Margerison (1929-35), of Hong Kong, and pany. whose parents live in Adelaide He accepted and today is Terrace. chairman of seven companies Mr Margerison, who began dealing in banking, shipping, insurance, footwear, textiles and his career on leaving school as a bank clerk in Preston, is now other activities. chairman and managing director Mr Margerison’s work brings of the Loxley group of com­ him in close contact with Red panies. China and he has made several trips there. After the war— during which MR & MRS MARGERISON see To Red China he obtained the rank of lieutenant -colonel— he joined Phillips Elec­ Mrs Margerison, who came with her husband to Blackburn, trical Co. Zemun, Jucoslavia as U.N. tech­ was personal assistant to General Lots of graft nical aid expert and at Harvard As head of the North-West Sir Leslie Hollis during the Andrew Child (1956-64), of University as research fellow in region he had a hand in the last war. Brant fell Road, Blackburn, spent biology. part of his summer holiday •k -k -k “ grafting ” in a Swedish rose nursery. In Africa He was one of four students from the Lancashire County Mr Paul Haslam (1953-61) is Institute of Agriculture at Hutton at present taking a diploma of who made the 6,000 mile round education course at Makerere trip to Sweden in a mini-van. University, Kampala, Uganda. They drove through France, He intends to teach in the Belgium, West Germany and country for a couple of years Denmark, went over the sound after completing his course. from Helsingor to Helsingbourg Paul obtained the combined in Sweden, then to the rose degrees of BSc and MA at nursery a few miles away. Edinburgh University before At the nursery they worked leaving for Africa. from 7 am to 5 pm “budding” His present address is North- hybrid and floribunda roses— cote Hall, PO Box 16007, there were about 700,000 of Kampala, Uganda. them. Andrew is now continuing his studies at West Riding Institute of Agriculture in Askam Bryan, York. * * * Back home Dr Arthur J. Rowe (1942-52) has recently been appointed lecturer in biochemistry in the University of Leicester, where he is to take charge of the Electron miscroscope laboratory in the new Adrian Department of Biology. Dr Rowe has recently returned to this country after holding posts at the Institute for the ANDREW CHILD see Lots of graft Application of Nuclear Energy, PAUL HASLAM 18 MAGISTER JANUARY 1967

SPORT Quater- Centenary NEW PAVILION LOUNGE — from page one

PLAN GIVEN GOAHEAD — one for each year of the school’s history.

In the evening a concert will THE most interesting news By Harold Fish forward to the combined support be held in Blackburn Cathedral. from the soccer section is that of our members and vie after a decade or so of ideas and presidents. On Friday, May 26, the school schemes the building of an a bar-lounge, with facilities for The club will be open norm­ will hold an Elizabethan fair extension to the pavilion is due dancing. Improvements will also ally on Monday and Wednesday with displays of drama, tencing to start in the spring. be made to the kitchen and evenings and Saturday after­ and madrigals against a back­ toilets. noons, while supper dances will ground of sideshows— pig roast­ The architect’s plans have Members and visitors will be be held at intervals. ing, a skittle alley, coconut shies been approved by the committee and similar stalls. warm and comfortable in the We hope that the facilities and trustees, and the main con­ centrally-heated lounge, which will be enjoyed by all Old tractors will start demolition o f! At the same time there will will overlook the playing fields. Blackbumians, whether members the old part of the building as? of the soccer section or not. be a film show of school activities soon as the season ends. This is an ambitious scheme The date of the official opening a display of historical documents The extension will consist of\ and obviously we must look will be announced later. — including the original Charter — photographs and competitions ranging from flower arranging for Old boys’ wives and ladies, Soccer teams hoping Publicity Chief to an art competition for boys. Finally, on Saturday, the off to the South school will be open in the after­ for ‘great things’ noon to old boys and it is hoped Mr Robert Battersby, formerly that many will take this oppor­ THE soccer season is now at Bill and Gordon have put in director of publicity at Blackburn tunity to revisit it. the half-way stage and the many hours of work for the club and for the last seven years promising start has been maint and we are grateful to them. Morecambe’s publicity and en­ ainted by the Old Blackbumians tertainments chief, has moved to teams. New players are always a similar post at Worthing. welcome, and anyone interested The first, second and third should contact John Duckett Mr Battersby, who was a pupil XIs are all well placed to win (Great Harwood 3506). at Queen Elizabeth’s from 1934 their respective championships to 1939, started work with and the fourth team lies ninth Blackburn Corporation as a in the Third Division. junior clerk with the gas depart­ Honour for ment. It is early to speak too con­ fidently, but we are hoping for During the war he served in great things when the trophies M r Hare the Royal Air Force for five years, are presented at the end of four of them overseas. His last the season. 18 months in the forces were Mr William Hare, chairman devoted to entertainment duties. Following the current trend of the governors of the School, the teams are playing in a 4-3-3 has been elected to the Council Mr Battersby returned to the MR KING formations. Despite an occa­ of the Institute of Chartered gas department, but was later sional lack of imagination and Accountants. transferred to the staff of the flexibility results prove the worth information bureau. He became Arrangements will be made for of modem thinking— even in Headmaster Mr Douglas Coul­ director of publicity in 1956 on conducted tours for those un­ the Lancs Amateur League. son writes : “ This is a particul­ the departure of Mr J. L. Crook. familiar with recent building arly high honour in which the developments and parties will be Terry Barton and Rodger School is very glad to be able to While in Blackburn, Mr Bat­ taken to Lammack playing fields. Horrocks have again been select­ share.” tersby was secretary of the Parochial Church Council at ed for the Northern section team. Some static displays will be John Morris, Alan Upton and Mr Hare served his articles in St Matthew’s Church. Blackburn and became a member on view and it may be possible Dave Kendall— three of the to show a film of school activities. younger players— have all merit­ of the Institute in 1937. He was Mr Battersby has been a keen made a partner in his present supporter of Blackburn Rovers. For people coming from a ed promotion to the first XI, distance it is hoped to provide while Bill Snape and Phil firm two years later. Aged 44, he is married and has a son and daughter. facilities to rest and relax at the Dobson are proving a handful He was chairman of the North school between afternoon and for most defences. Lancashire branch of the Man­ evening programmes. chester Society of Chartered The second team, all of whom Accountants in 1957-58 and have first team experience, have president in 1961-62. The main get-together will be only dropped two points to date. Now headmaster in the evening— and response has been so great that the Mr David Roy Matthews, of Windsor and Regency Halls, Keith Sharpies and John Mr Frank Whittaker (1937-43) Hillcrest Road, Langho, has Blackburn have been booked Duckett have taken over from formerly of Somerset Avenue, been appointed head of St for the occasion. Refreshments Bill Lazenby and Gordon Hodg­ Wilpshire, has informed us that James’s C. E. School, Lower will be served, a bar will be son respectively as secretary and his new address is Higher Warble Darwen. He was previously available, and full opportunity match secretary, and Peter Ibbot- Hey, Whinney Lane, Mellor, deputy head of Intack Junior given for meeting and talking son is the new treasurer. near Blackburn. School. with old friends.

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Bistr |)rotfMr No. 9 March, 1968 Price Is

THE DAY A DUCHESS

Wednesday, on my left sat Ian McIntosh, an eight year-old Horncliffe boy, March 13th chosen to present a posy of CALLED flowers to the Duchess, and a worried smile passed between us. 11.55 a.m . : THE Duchess of Kent had arrived 11 minutes experiments, before taking lunch In fact, as I sat listening to the What misgivings we both had earlier (1 minute ahead of in Big School. speeches I could not be sure if were quite unfounded, for the schedule) and now the School, I was to make an official pre­ my knees were knocking through Duchess, radiant in her tangerine assembled in the lower quad, was sentation of what was originally nervousness or because of the coloured outfit, was charming silent, listening to the addresses to be a porcelain plant pot holder, cold biting wind which tore at and genuinely interested in the o f welcome. Sitting in my but was changed later to a the gaily coloured awnings o f the replies we gave to her questions. appointed place, with the hand­ handbag. enclosures specially erected on When the time came for me to bag I was to present carefully Much organisation had inevit­ the area overlooking the lower lead three cheers from the School balanced on my lap, my mind ably taken place, o f which prefect quad. I felt quite relaxed. wandered back over the events deployment, under my control, that had led to this moment. 12.05 p.m . : The addresses formed only a very small part. Her planned visit followed All arrangements however, seem­ were over now, and as the It was one bitter January “ according to schedule,” except ed tactfully to ignore the possib­ Duchess saw the stone placed in morning, as I was warming my that she spent longer than ex­ ility of inclement weather, and it position, I was jolted back to the pected chatting amiably with the feet on a school radiator that the was with great relief, on my part, present and hurriedly began unofficial announcement o f “ a experimenters and stopped sev­ that the day dawned dry, if not repeating my prepared line for eral times to talk with members Royal visit sometime in March ” bright and clear. the presentation. In the chair reached me. Later came the o f the sixth form comprising a official confirmation by the Head­ guard o f honour. master, and over the weeks the ROBlN BOLTON, Head Boy, describes for story unfolded. Magister in his own words, the visit of the After a simple— but delicious The Duchess o f Kent was to — meal, the Duchess departed visit the School, to lay the Duchess of Kent earlier this month. Robin amid the applause o f guests and foundation stone for a new is the son of Mr F. Bolton, of Azalea Road, spectators and in heavy rain, and £100,000 building, and during as the prefects cleared away wet her visit was to tour the biology who was at school from 1918-21. Robin’s chairs, we all agreed that the and chemistry laboratories, where brother, David, (1956-64) is now at Cam­ Duchess was delightful— and selected sixth formers would be wasn’t it a good thing the rain t work on carefully chosen bridge. hadn’t started three hours earlier! 2 MAGISTER MARCH 1968 year 1962-63 as a visiting assist­ practice failed to satisfy him, ant professor in the College of and it was only six months before Pharmacy at the University of his death that he found his true Obituary Saskatchewan. vocation, in litigation, when he In 1964 he was appointed head took up his post in Hampshire. o f the Department of Pharmacy He made his mark at once and He was official scorer for and Physiology (later the School quickly earned the admiration GEORGE Accrington Cricket Club and was o f Pharmacy) at Portsmouth. and respect o f the courts in travelling as a passenger in a car He returned to Canada in 1965 which he worked at , AINSWORTH returning from a game at Bacup to lecture, and in the following Basingstoke, and Winchester. with members o f the team when year was instrumental in organ­ Within a few weeks o f taking up MR GEORGE AINS­ the vehicle left the road and ising at Portsmouth the first this work he started making W ORTH , managing director of crashed through some railings. agricultural and veterinary sum­ arrangements to pursue his Coca-Cola Eastern Bottlers Ltd., His wife, Denise, survived the mer school. studies to become a barrister. crash, though with serious in­ o f Norwich, died at his home in He was a former president, Mr Cross, who lived at Lyde Norwich on June 4, 1967, aged juries. The driver and the other Cotttage, Rotherwick, near Bas­ passengers were only slightly secretary, and organising secre­ 51. He had been ill for some tary o f the British Pharmaceutical ingstoke, leaves a widow and two time. hurt. Students’ Association, and was young children, a boy of five and Mr Ainsworth was born in Mr Boardwell lived at 69 associated with the formation of a girl of three. Blackburn and was a pupil at St James’s Road, Blackburn. the International Pharmaceutical Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar He attended Queen Elizabeth’s Students’ Federation. School from 1925 to 1932. As a Grammar School from 1955 to Dr Challen, who lived at 5 KENNETH boy he sang in the choir at St 1963 and was in Frobisher. Willow Close, Wade Court, John’s Church. He joined the staff o f Blackburn Corporation as soon as he left Havant, leaves a widow, formerly HOGHTON For 19 years he was a sales School and worked at first in Miss Jean Anderson, o f Black­ CANON Kenneth Hoghton, representative with Cephos Ltd., the public relations department. burn, and two children. vicar o f All Saints’ Church, and in 1952 he was awarded the Later he spent some time in the Clayton-le-Moors, died suddenly Pickup Gold Medal of the Incor­ entertainments department be­ at his home on June 30, 1967. porated Sales Managers’ Associa­ fore moving to the electoral He was 56. tion, having gained the highest registration office. He leaves a Canon Hoghton attended aggregate marks in the country a baby son. in the association’s examination. Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School from 1919 to 1926 and In 1953 he moved to Norwich was a chorister at Blackburn as sales manager of Caleys and Parish Church. He went up to Morgans, a mineral water com­ St Chad’s College, Durham, in pany associated with Morgans S T E P H E N B. 1929, gaining a BA degree in Brewery. From 1957 to 1959 he 1932, a diploma in theology in was sales manager for Morgans CHALLEN 1933, and an M A degree in 1935. Brewery Free Trade. In 1959 He was ordained by Dr P. M. the company became Coca-Cola Herbert, the then Bishop o f Eastern Bottlers Ltd. and Mr D R STEPHEN Benjamin Challen, head o f the School of Blackburn, in Blackburn Cath­ Ainsworth was appointed general edral, on December 17, 1933, and manager. Later he became man­ Pharmacy at Portsmouth College of Technology, died suddenly at was appointed curate o f St aging director. The company Stephen’s Church, Burnley, came under the control of his home in Havant, Hampshire, on May 21, 1967, at the age o f 42. PETER where he stayed for three years. Watney Mann Ltd. in 1961. From 1936 to 1940 he was curate Dr Challen came to Queen As a Freemason Mr Ainsworth of Colne Parish Church and Elizabeth’s Grammar School in had been a member of Temper­ CROSS from 1940 to 1943 curate-in- 1935 and left in 1940 to enter an ance Lodge o f Felicity, No. 3632, charge of Ribbleton. in Liverpool. He joined Francis apprenticeship with Timothy M R PETER CROSS, assist­ Whites and Taylors Ltd. in ant prosecuting solicitor to the In 1943 he became vicar of of Lorraine Lodge, No. 6906, in Clayton-le-Moors and he stayed Norwich in March, 1955, and was Blackburn. During his appren­ Hampshire Constabulary, died ticeship he won the herbarium in hospital at Oxford on Febru­ there for the rest o f his life. Master o f the Lodge in 1964-65. In 1952 the benefice was united He was also a member o f Nor­ bronze medal o f the Pharmaceut­ ary 27, 1967, after a road ical Society. accident. He was 28. with that o f Altham. He was wich Masonic Club. Rural Dean o f Accrington from He was a former treasurer of He graduated B.Pharm. from The accident happened early 1956 to 1961 and was appointed the Norfolk and Norwich Associ­ the School o f Pharmacy at in the morning as he was driving an honorary canon of Blackburn ation of Youth Clubs. He was a London University in 1947 and back to his home in Hampshire Cathedral in 1961. went into the Royal Air Force in after a weekened with his parents member of Eaton Golf Club, In a tribute at the funeral 1948 for his national service. He at their home in Preston. His Norwich and president o f Nor­ service the , qualified as a Fellow o f the car was in collision with an wich and District Five-a-Side the Right Rev G. E. Holderness, Pharmaceutical Society in 1949 articulated lorry on the Oxford Indoor Football League. said that the diocese, the rural and in the following year, on by-pass and caught fire. He was deanery and parish, and countless Mr Ainsworth, who lived at completion of his military service taken unconscious to hospital individuals were all conscious of 12 Le Strange Close, Norwich, he returned to the School of and died 17 hours later. a very real sense of loss. leaves a widow, formerly Miss Pharmacy in London as a Edna Tomlinson, of Blackburn, Mr Cross was the second son In Canon Hoghton’s passing lecturer in the Department of o f the Rev Richard Cross, and a son and daughter. He is Pharmacognosy. many o f them had lost a true also survived by his mother and a formerly vicar o f St Stephen’s friend, a faithful parish priest, brother and three sisters. Dr Challen stayed in London Church, Little Harwood, and and a lovable character. Canon for 14 years. In 1953 he gained Mrs Cross. He entered Queen Hoghton had been a modest, his BSc in botany at Birkbeck Elizabeth’s Grammar School in self-effacing, and kindly man College, London, and became a 1950 and left in 1953 when his with a delightful sense of Fellow o f the Linnean Society. father relinquished his bencfice humour. He had been an G R A H A M M. He was appointed a university in Blackburn and took a country indefatigable worker for church examiner in 1957, gained his living. He finished his schooling schools and the new church B O A R D W E L L PhD in 1958, and became a at Baines’ Grammar School, school in the parish was a living recognised teacher o f pharma­ Poulton-le-Fylde. monument to his energy, leader­ MR GRAHAM Milton Board- cognosy at the university in 1962. He served articles with Sander­ ship, and zeal. well, a clerical assistant in Black­ Having been awarded the son and Royle, o f Lancaster, and Canon Hoghton leaves a burn electoral registration de­ Pharmaceutical Society’s charter took his finals in 1961. After widow, formerly Mrs Eva Chad­ partment, was killed in a road travelling scholarship in 1962 he short periods as assistant solicitor wick, o f Bowdon, Cheshire, accident in Burnley Road East, went to North America on a at Burnley and Chester, he took whom he married in August, Waterfoot, Rossendale, on June programme o f teaching and partnerships first at Kendal and 1966. He is also survived by his 10, 1967. He was 20. research and spent the academic then at Ambleside. But general father and a sister. MARCH 1 9 6 8 MAGISTER 3 He was a regular member of He held all these posts until his and is remembered as a friendly R O B E R T R. the congregation at St Mary’s retirement. and popular boy. He was a Church, Southampton, where a In recent years he and his member o f the Scout group at memorial service was held on wife, Mrs Ann Whewell, who St Silas’ Church. Later he S A N D F O R D , November 17. In a tribute survives him, lived with their played for the Old Blackburnians’ Dr L. John Stroud, h:ad master AFC and was a member o f the MR ROBERT Richard son-in-law, Canon D. R. Michall, of King Edward VI School, said: at Evington Vicarage, Leicester. East Lancashire Cricket Club’s Sandford, senior tutor of the “ Old Edwardians who have first team. Science Sixth at King Edward VI long since left King Edward’s THE following is a m em ­ School, Southampton, died in On leaving school he joined constantly speak with gratitude orial notice of Canon Herbert the Walpamur Co. Ltd. He was hospital at Southampton on of the careful teaching and wise Whewell sent to Magister by November 9, 1967, aged 58. appointed Midlands represent­ guidance they received from him Sir Harold Derbyshire. ative in September, 1955, and He had been ill for several when they were boys at the HERBERT Whewell died on Bristol representative in Sept­ months. School.. His teaching was thor­ Mr Sandford was born at his July 9th, 1967, aged 79. He ember, 1962. In January, 1966, ough ; his standards were very he transferred to the decorative parents’ home in Cleaver Street, high. .M r Sandford was as skilful entered the School in September, 1900, as a Dodgson Scholar and sales force as a district sales Blackburn, on October 18, 1909, and patient with the younger and in 1905 won an open exhibition manager, and was promoted and attended Queen Elizabeth’s less able boys as he was in teach­ in mathematics to St John’s field sales manager of the retail Grammar School from 1920 to ing work at advanced level or for College, Cambridge, where from sales force in February, 1967. 1928. His schoolmates called him open scholarships at the univers­ 1906 to 1909 he read mathem­ ‘Sandy’ and the name stayed ities . . In everything that was con­ Mr Harrison, who lived at The atics and theology, graduating in with him all his life. His home cerned with the welfare of bis White House, Alexander Avenue, 1909 with an honours degree in was so conveniently central that boys, [he] devoted all his talents Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, mathematics. it became a general clearing and skills. . All of us can count leaves a widow and two young house, left luggage office, and ourselves fortunate to have known After teaching for two years daughters, who are now living meeting point for all his friends and enjoyed the friendship of he was ordained by the Bishop at 22 Mill Street, Warwick. from School. this m m .” of Manchester in 1911. His first He was a chorister at the Mr Sandford, who lived at curacy was at St John’s, Brough­ Parish Church throughout his Chilworth, Court Road, South­ ton, Manchester,in 1911. There­ JO H N P. boyhood and his voice held out ampton, leaves a widow, Mrs after he held other curacies, and long enough for him still to be Mary Sandford. later livings, in the Manchester a boy chorister when the church Diocese ; finally in 1935 he FIELD became Blackburn Cathedral. became rector of St Michael’s, His major outdoor interest was Ashton-under-Lyne, where he M R JOHN Pearson Field, an in cricket, and he played football HERBERT remained until he retired in 1950. accounts clerk with British Nor­ for Howard. He was exception­ throp Ltd., died in Queen’s Park ally gifted at indoor sports, He was appointed a Canon of Hospital, Blackburn, on Feb­ especially bridge and billiards, WHEWELL in 1939, ruary 15, 1967, aged 57. and later, at Cambridge, where and in 1950 became Canon M r Field entered Queen Eliz­ he read mathematics at Downing, CANON Herbert \V lie well, Emeritus. He is survivied by his abeth’s Grammar School in he came very close to a half-blue Canon Emeritus o f Manchester, widow whom older readers may 1920 and was in Grenville. He at billiards. died at Leicester on July 9, 1967, remember as Ann Munroe, a He took his degree in 1931 aged 79. senior girl at the Blackburn Girls’ went on in 1926 to Liverpool and in the following January Canon Whewell belonged to High School, and by two married University, where he read geo­ graphy, and after further studies joined the staff of the Banister that outstanding generation of daughters. in social science he entered the School, Southampton, where he Old Blackburnians who attended No notice of Herbert Whewell family outfitters’ business, Fields’ stayed for eight-and-a-half years. Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar could be complete without some the Drapers, in Blackburn. Al­ In September, 1940, he joined School about the turn of the account of his prowess on the the staff of King Edward VII century ; a considerable propor­ though now non-existant, it was football field. He was captain of an old-established firm and at School, Sheffield, and, as the tion of those boys achieved dis­ the School and captain o f football school magazine records, gave tinction in public life and several that time operated five branch for two years. At Cambridge he shops in various parts of the “ most valuable service in the rose to positions of high emin­ played for his college, was town. organisation of school and house ence. He was a pupil at the awarded his (University) ‘Seniors football and the teaching of School from 1900 to 1906 and and several times played for the During the Second World War mathematics.” went on as an exhibitioner to St University. He was unfortunate he served as a flight lieutenant At the beginning o f 1945 he John’s College, Cambridge, where not to be awarded- his -‘Blue’. in the Royal Air Force, mainly moved to Bournemouth School, he gained his B.A. degree (unior About the time he left Cambridge as station adjutant at several where his former colleagues on optime) in 1909 and his M.A. both Blackburn Rovers F.C. and establishments, and at the close the staff remember him yet for four years later. Bury F.C. wished to sign him as o f hostilities he joined the his skill on the cricket field— He was ordained at Man­ an amateur, but their wishes clerical staff of British Northrop particularly his ability to bowl chester, as deacon in 1910 and were never fulfilled. Ltd. priest in 1912, and he spent all a googly. Jack Field was a lively-mindedj his long ministry— it lasted for He had a good voice and on In 1950 Mr Sandford joined good-humoured boy and man, forty years— in or near that city. School Prize Days in the old the staff of King Edward VI with acute powers of observation. His first curacy was at St John’s, Town Hall Assembly Room his School, Southampton, and it was He had a facility for mimicry, Higher Broughton, where he recitations were quite a feature. to this school that he devoted the and took a special interest in his remained for three years until H.D. rest o f his life. He quickly working-class customers, from his appointment as curate-in- became a very valued mathem­ whom he built a fund of excellent charge o f Victoria Avenue Mis­ atics master, and played an stories. important part in school cricket sion Church, Blackley. He stayed and athletics. He was also a at the mission for two years and J O H N P E T E R He was a keen musician : he housemaster. was briefly at Holy Trinity, came of a musical family and had He last visited Blackburn in Prestolee. HARRISON ability as a pianist and flautist. August, 1967, and attended the It was in 1916 that he was His interests were literary and he opening o f the Old Blackburn- appointed to his first benefice as M R JOHN Peter Harrison, was quite a specialist in American ians’ AFC new clubroom at rector o f St Philips, Bradford field sales manager of the retail affairs. As a boy he was a keen Lammack, but he had not been Road. In 1920 he became vicar sales force of the Wall Paper and loyal member of the School; well enough to travel north for o f Birch-in-Hopwood and in Manufacturers Group, was killed as a man he was very well known the School’s quatercentenary 1925 vicar of Castleton Moor, when his car was in collision with and respected in Blackburn. celebrations in May. where he spent 10 years. a cement tanker at Feckenham, Mr Field, who lived at 9 He was a very quiet man, In 1935 he accepted the bene­ Worcestershire, on May 9, 1967. Bathurst Street, Blackburn, was active in support o f things but fice o f Ashton, and he remained He was 33. a widower. He leaves a married never one to push to the front rector there until he retired in M r Harrison, the son o f a daughter. 1950. In 1937 he became surro­ or to claim credit. His interests former Blackburn police inspec­ R.F. T.N. T.E.S. were wide and he saw to it that gate and rural dean o f Ashton, tor, attended Queen Elizabeth’s everything he touched was done and in 1939 he was appointed an Grammar School from 1943 to with care and thoroughness. honorary canon o f Manchester. 1949. He was a keen sportsman, Obituaries Cont. Page 5 4 MAGISTER MARCH 1968 WEDDING ALBUM STEADS

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Mr Peter A. Scholes (1951-58) with his bride, Miss Elizabeth Ann Pye, after their wedding at Clitheroe Parish Church in August. Mr Scholes is in partnership with a Blackburn firm of solicitors. Johan Marc Snijders (1955-1959) Peter Alan Cunliffe (1949-1958) and Jennifer Marjorie Baron, and Margaret H. S. Barnett, Trinity Parish Church, Jersey, Preston Parish Church, Aug­ GEORGE CALVERT in May. ust 5. Neville D. Fairclough (1959- Peter Wilde (1957-1965) and 1962) and Valerie Waters, St Rosemary Alison Brown, Four Peter’s Church, Harrogate, in Lane Ends Congregational High class decorator July. Church, Blackburn, August 26. A ^ Edward Roy Blackshaw (1945- Robert Harris Davenport (1955- 1954) and Eileen Jean Sharp, 1961) and Rosemary Trewella, St Paul’s Church, Longridge, Bowdon Parish Church, in September. Decorating Contractor to Cheshire, July 8. Allan Keith Hayhurst (1956- Michael Small (1956-1962) and 1963) and Gillian Margaret Susan Mary Wood, Blackburn , Doney, St Giles’ Church, Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School Register Office and Belthorn Ashtead, Surrey, in September. Congregational Chapel, Os- David Caunce (1956-1963) and waldtwistle, July 8. Geraldine Hindle, St James’s Maurice Gavan (1953-1956) and Church, Blackburn, Septem­ Maureen Elizabeth Magill, ber 2. Full range of Exclusive Designs Trinity Methodist Church, John Frederick Harold W ood- Sale, Cheshire, July 15. mansey(1949-1957)andPatricia Edgar Stuart Broughton (1947- Fergus Wedgwood, Lusaka ALSO LARGE SELECTION OF 1957) and Christine Marjory i Cathedral, Zambia, December Anne Grier, Auld Kirk of Ayr, 20. Ayrshire, in August. Howard Christopher Seymour HAND PRINTED WALLPAPERS Robert John Rowntree (1950- (1956-1962) and Margaret Christine Hargreaves, at Im­ 1957) and Judith Ann Wilson, j St George’s Presbyterian | manuel Church, Feniscowles. Church, Blackburn, August 3. on December 28, Keith Anthony Hitchen (1950- All work personally supervised :: Estimates with pleasure Alastair Ronald McKinley (1952- 1957) and Susan Ann Glover, 1958) and Ann Elizabeth St Mary’s Church, Goosnargh, Brierley, Clitheroe Congrega­ March 25. tional Church, March 18. Sales and Showroom: Residence: Roger Granville Sharp (1946- Ian J. Hirst (1947-1957) and 1949) and Ann Valerie Swires, •WILLOW HOUSE’ Julia Mclnerney, Royal Naval St Cuthbert’s Church, Darwen 182 SHEAR BROW MELLOR LANE, MELLOR Dockyard Church, Singapore, March 25. March 25. BLACKBURN BLACKBURN Kenneth Harry Heron (1954- Brian Aspden (1951-1956) and 1961) and Patricia Ann Milnes, Phone Mellor 391 Ann Melling, Holy Trinity Flowery Field Church, Hyde, Church, Blackburn, March 27. Cheshire, April 1. MARCH 1 968 MAGISTER 5 Obituary from page 3 Geoffrey Tate Brethren lodge of Freemasons. JO H N H. Mr Bolton, who lived at 422 Audley Range, Blackburn, leaves moves South BOLTON a widow, Mrs Helena Bolton, and a son, M r Michael T. J. Bolton, who is also an Old MR GEOFFREY H. Tate, a j MR JOHN Hawunu Bolton, Blackburnian (1947-1952) and a member of the School staff for | a representative with Joseph member o f the Old Black­ 15 years, left Blackburn in the | Rank Ltd., of Daisyfield Corn burnians’ AFC. Summer to take up a post at a [ Mill, Blackburn, and a vice- new comprehensive school at president o f the Old Blackburn­ Crawley, Sussex. ians’ Club, ALFRED died in hospital at Blackburn on Mr Tate was senior geography December 19, 1967, after a long master and careers master, and illness which he had borne with SCALES in the latter capacity helped courage and patience. He was 61. M R ALFRED Scales, a many Old Boys find their place Mr Bolton, who was a pupil at former head boy o f Queen in life. Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar Elizabeth’s Grammar School, School from 1918 to 1921, work­ died in hospital at Brighton on He was also a dedicated worker j ed for Joseph Rank Ltd. for 46 March 2, 1967, aged 61. Mr in the Scouting movement, being years. In his younger days he Scales was bom in Blackburn Scoutmaster o f the School group sang tenor with Blackburn Ama­ and attended Queen Elizabeth’s for some years and latterly assist- [ GEOFFREY TATE teur Dramatic and Musical Soci­ from 1917 to 1924. He was head ant district commissioner in ety and took leading parts in a boy in his last year at School. Blackburn. He was holder o f the M r Tate was also a licensed number o f the societys shows. He played football at inside-left Scouting Medal of Merit. lay reader and he was presented with a slide projector by parish­ He was also a member o f the for the First X I and was vice­ During his last few months at choir at the Church o f the captain in 1923-24. ioners o f St Silas’s Church as a the School he put in a tremend- ; mark o f gratitude in July. Saviour, Blackburn, for several He went on to Exeter College, ous amount o f work in the years. Oxford, with an exhibition in quatercentenary arrangements Though not an old boy himself During the Second World War history, and later took up a post and was a member o f the Old M r Tate was an enthusiastic he served for five years in the as a teacher at Chichester High Blackburnians’ Sub-committee, | supporter o f all Old Blackburnian Royal Air Force. He was form­ School for Boys. He retired from formed specially for the celebra- ' activities and he will be greatly erly a member o f the United the school in 1966. tions. missed by many members. ACADEMIC SUCCESSES DURING 1967-68 P. Almond (1957-1964) grad­ P. C. Chadwick (1943-1951) M . N. Hayes (1960-1964) grad­ R. F. Ranson (1957-1964) grad­ uated BA honours history and awarded the diploma o f religi­ uated BSc first-class honours uated BSc honours physiology philosophy of science,Downing ous education o f London chemical engineering, Leeds. and biochemistry, Salford. College, Cambridge; awarded University ; appointed head D. G. Higginson (1961-1964) a university half-blue for chess; o f the religious education and graduated BA honours history, G. H. Redman (1957-1964) appointed to a post with French departments at Up- Hull. graduated BA first-class hon­ National Cash Registers, Oxen- holland Secondary School. R. Lang (1957-1964) graduated ours natural sciences (physics), ford, Middlesex. D. Coupe (1956-1963) grad­ BSc honours chemistry, Man­ Magdalen College, Oxford. R. D. Allsupp (1955-1962) grad­ uated BA, Department o f Arts, chester. J. L. Riley (1957-1964) gradu­ uated BSc honours civil engin­ North-Western Polytechnic, P. J. Lord (1958-1963) passed the ated BSc honours electronic eering, Leeds. London. Law Society’s final examin­ and electrical engineering, D. M. Anderson (1957-1964 F.Crawford-Grundy (1957-1964) ation. Leeds ; awarded the George awarded honours diploma in graduated BSc. mechanical J. C. Marshall (1949-1959) Caton prize for the best project French at the Sorbonne. engineering, Edinburgh; app­ awarded MRCP. done by an honours student. ointed to a graduate appren­ P. H. McLeod (1957-1964) D. J. Ashton (1957-1964) grad­ M. Small (1956-1962) graduated uated BA natural sciences ticeship with the Ford Motor graduated BSc botany and 'zoology, Manchester. B.Tech. first-class honours (physics), Christ Church, Ox­ Co. Ltd. production technology, Brunei ford. M. Crossley (1956-1964) gradu­ C. L. Mercer (1957-62) gradua­ ted BA Honours, School of University; appointed to a J. Astley (1958-1965) awarded ated BA general arts, Durham. graduate traineeship with ICT. first class in Part IB o f the D. C. Cumberland (1952-1962) Geography, St Peter’s College, natural sciences tripos, Down­ Oxford. J. R. Smalley (1956-1962) gradu­ graduated M B, ChB, Edin­ ated BA honours English, ing College, Cambridge; awar­ burgh. P. W. Murphy (1959-1963) grad­ ded a college prize and the uated LLB Downing College, St Catharine’s College, Cam­ J. A. Dawson (1955-1966) award­ Hugh Hamshaw Thomas coll­ Cambridge; appointed assist­ bridge. ed a university scholarship by ege prize and the Frank Smart ant lecturer in law, Letchw’orth Leyland Motors Ltd., mech­ G. Smith (1953-1960) graduated university prize in botany. College of Technology. anical engineering, Leeds. BA honours, Manchester. G. K. Bolton (1957-1964) grad­ B. W. Neild (1957-1964) grad­ D. Fielding (1956-1962) grad­ uated BA first-class honours M . Stirrup (1960-1966) awarded uated BSc. (Eng.) honours the gold medal for acting o f mechanical engineering, Bris­ uated BSc honours agriculture, modem languages, Downing Newcaslte. College, Cambridge; elected the London Academy of Music tol; appointed to graduate and Dramatic Art. apprenticeship with Rolls- C. Gill (1937-1943) awarded M A to a Jebb studentship, Cam­ Royce Ltd.,^Shrewsbury. in microwaves, London. bridge. T . Swan (1953-1960) awarded PhD for research in physical G. Bond (1959-1965) awarded a G. R. Gilmore B. (1953-1960) Park (1949-1953) awarded chemistry, Leeds; appointed three-year exhibition for con­ awarded PhD for research in M A by examination in Spanish to a post with the Central ducting by the Royal College chemistry, Manchester. language and literature, Leeds. Electricity Generating Board, o f Music. P. G. Goldsmith (1946-1956) J. T. Parsons (1957-1964) grad­ Berkeley nuclear laboratories. P. Brandwood (1953-1959) pass­ graduated BA honours archi­ uated BSc engineering, Bristol; ed the final (Part V) examina­ tecture, Manchester, appointed to a graduate ap­ P. Wilde (1957-1964) graduated BA natural sciences (chem- tion o f the Institute o f Cost j Dr H. F. Grundy (1931-1937) prenticeship with British Rail. and Works Accountants. awarded M D , Cambridge. D. Pickup (1957-1964) graduated istty), Downing College, Cam­ bridge. J. F. Brown (1957-1963) passed A. D. Hargreaves (1957-1964) BA honours English, Leeds. the Law Society’s qualifying graduated BSc honours elec­ I. Pickup (1956-1963) graduated Dr. R. P. Wilding (1953-1952) examination with distinction tronic and electrical engineer­ BA first-class honours French, awarded the diploma o f the in conveyancing. ing, Sheffield. Leeds. Royal College o f Surgeons. 6 MAGISTER MARCH 1968

FOR ALL YOUR- REGIONAL NEWS PHOTOGRAPHIC REQUIREMENTS CAMBRIDGE OXFORD The Cambridge branch held The most successful and en­ their 34th annual dinner at the joyable Oxford branch annual Royal Cambridge Hotel on 17th dinner to be held in recent years CINE February, 1967. was attended by twenty members The President, Mr P. Wilde, and guests on Saturday, 18th proposed the Loyal Toast. Mr P. February, at the Eastgate Hotel. & Murphy proposed the toast to The president, Mr G. H. ‘The School’ and the Headmaster Redman, proposed the Loyal responded. ‘Our Guests’ was Toast and the toast to the School, STILL proposed by Mr H. R. Holt and to which the headmaster Mr D. Mr H. Kennedy, formerly Senior J. Coulson replied. The guests Mathematics Master at the were toasted by Mr D. M. Martin MAIN AGENTS FOR School, replied. and the chief guest, Mr A. East- We were pleased to have with ham, responded. An Old Black­ LEITZ - ROLLEI - ZEISS us a large number of guests. burnian and formerly an English A large party from Blackburn master at Queen Elizabeth’s, Mr NIKON - PENTAX - ETC - ETC included the Chairman of the Eastham is now lecturing at the School Governors, Mr Hare ; Oxford College of Technology. the Headmaster ; M r N. Jepson, The party from Blackburn 8mm. & 16mm. Amateur & Professional Cine Equipment M r E. C. Marsden and Alderman consisted of Mr W. Hare, chair­ Horne ; Mr H. King and Mr F. man of the governors, Mr N. Bury from the Staff ; and Mr Jepson, vice-chairman, Mr E. C. Kennedy. Senior members of Marsden and Alderman R. H. the university included Dr Wild, G. Home, governors, Mr D. J. Dr Grundy, Dr Johnson and Coulson, headmaster, Mr H. TE5win (Borse Sort Dr Barron. Also present were King, Mr F. Bury, and Mr H. PHOTOGRAPHIC & CINE SPECIALISTS Professor W. Fishwick, Mr M. Kennedy. WT. Taylor and Mr D. C. Suther­ The following members and land. guests also attended : Messrs 19, CHURCH STREET, BLACKBURN We are grateful to all these D. J. Ashton, M . J. Beetham, people for sharing the occasion E. Byrom, R. J. Gillam, D. M. Telephone: 51682 with us. Martin, D. J. Nicholson, G. H. P.W. Redman, P. F. Snowdon, C. P. Waring, Dr F. Ridehalgh and Dr A. J. Mudd. The branch looks forward to YORKSHIRE the arrival in October o f seven entrants to Oxford colleges from TWENTY-SIX old boys of Queen Elizabeth’s, and hopes Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar they will give it their fullest THE REFRIGERATION CENTRE School and their guests attended support. the annual dinner of the York­ G.R. shire branch of the Old Black­ (Blackburn) Ltd. burnians’ Association at Leeds University union on November 3, 1967. (N. D. Briggs, E.~H. Atherton) In the party from Blackburn MANCHESTER were Mr Harry King, chairman The annual dinner of the of the Old Blackburnians’ Associ­ Manchester branch of the Old ation ; Mr Eric Sagar, vice- Blackburnians Association was chairman ; Mr Harold Burrows, held in the Bavaria Suite of Belle SCHOOL BUILDINGS secretary ; Mr Fred Bury, treas­ Vue, Manchester, on Wednesday, urer; Mr Douglas J. Coulson, March 1st. CHERRY TREE, BLACKBURN headmaster; Mr Joseph N. Prest, It was a most successful a governor; Mr Ronald Hunter, evening, 25 persons being present School bursar; Mr Dennis W. under the somewhat nervous Shaw, a member of the staff; and chairmanship of the secretary, Telephone And at Mr Tom Sharratt. Mr Andrew D. Lund (2nd year The party from York included Medicine). The guests from Blackburn 21637 Accrington 33404 Mr James S. Mortimer, chair­ Blackburn included the Head­ man of the Yorkshire branch; Mr master, Mr H. King, Mr N. Guy Shuttleworth, secretary; Mr Jepson, M r G. N. Forbes, Mr E. Charles Harvey, Mr Peter Ron- C. Marsden, Mr J. E. Sagar, son, Mr Robert Mayor, Mr John Aid. Horne, Mr J. Dawkins and Allsup, Mr Colin Riley, and Mr several members of staff. Alan Kilshaw. After a delicious meal, the Mr Mortimer, who presided, treasurer, M r Derek Sharpies Main Agents for LEC REFRIGERATION LTD. proposed the loyal toast and the (final year Pharmacy) proposed toast to ‘The School’, to which an admirable toast to the School Authorised Dealers of Mr Coulson replied. to which the Headmaster replied. The dinner was organised The toast to the Guests was STERNE and KELVINATOR by Mr Stewart R. Duxbury, proposed by the Chairman and an old boy of Queen Elizabeth’s the Chief Guest. Mr E. J. Kay, Commercial and Domestic Equipment Grammar School, who is now on the staff of the Physics depart­ an undergraduate at Leeds ment of the school, replied. University. A.D.L. MARCH 1 968 MAGISTER 7

A happy group of guests who attended the Old Black­ burnians’ Association ladies Farewell to Leo Collier evening at the Dunkenhalgh Hotel, Clayton-le-Moors, in October. A delightful buffet supper contributed much to after 33 years the success of the evening.

M R LEO D. Collier, senior and went on in 1927 to St John’s modern languages master at College, Oxford, where he won a Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar travelling scholarship which took School for the past 20 years, him for a year to the University retired at the end o f the Michael­ o f Madrid. He received his BA mas term on December 15. He degree at Oxford in 1931 and Prof Manley has been a teacher for 36 years his M A in 1934. and has been on the staff of For four years he taught at senior modem languages master resigns Queen Elizabeth’s since 1935. Westcliff High School for Boys, in 1948 and in the same year was M r Collier is well known in Essex, before being appointed to appointed chief examiner in his ‘chair’ the Blackburn area for his work the staff o f Queen Elizabeth’s by Spanish and Portuguese for the on the amateur stage. He has the then headmaster, Mr Arthur Oxford Local Examination Board been actively concerned with the Holden, in December, 1934. He — a post which he still holds. PROFESSOR Gordon Man­ School dramatic society for over ley, an old boy of Queen Eliza­ took up his new post the follow­ He was joint organiser o f the 30 years, and from 1946 to 1959 beth’s Grammar School, Black­ ing May and at the same time summer sixth-form course at — with the exception o f one year burn, has resigned from the became housemaster o f Howard, > Queen Elizabeth’s from the — was sole producer o f the Chair o f Environmental Studies a position which he held until start o f the scheme in 1956 until school plays. 1961. at Lancaster University, through three years ago. In 1966 he was pressure o f other research work. Asked which o f the many It was in Westcliff that Mr appointed director o f studies in plays he has produced for the Collier met his wife : Mrs the arts sixth. Professor Manley, who is School he thinks was best, he Collier was at that time teaching He was responsible for the in­ president o f the Old Blackburn­ chooses three— “ Romeo and at Westcliff High School for troduction of the School Christ­ ians’ Association, has held the Juliet” (1956), “ Hamlet” (1957), Girls. They were married in ! mas card 21 years ago, and in chair at the University for more or “ St Joan” (1959). He and Blackburn in the summer o f 1935. j than four years during which his Mrs Collier are members of 1957 he created the School’s annual newsletter for old boys, main interest has been “ the Blackburn Arts Club and have In 1941 M r Collier was com- '■ which he edited for eight years. evolution o f external environ­ worked for the club as actors, missioned in Royal Air Force He has also organised School ment and its affects in north­ producers, and designers. One intelligence and posted to the dances and has taken many west England.” o f the hallmarks of any Collier Far East. Shortly after his arrival parties of boys to the Continent. production, whether for the in Java he was captured by the The professor is one o f the School or otherwise, has always Japanese. He made immediate Mr Collier is the author of supporters of the plan to build a been the magnificence o f the plans for escape and within a few two books : in 1957 he pub­ barrage over Morecambe Bay. costumes and sets. weeks did so with a fellow officer, | lished “ Everyday Spanish ” in but the two men found it im­ the “ Teach Yourself ” series, He admits that it will present Mrs Collier, who is a Black­ possible to leave the island and and in 1962 his “ Historietas,” a formidable engineering problems burn borough magistrate, has had to return to captivity. book o f Spanish tales, appeared but believes that against these also taught at Queen Elizabeth’s : Mr Collier spent the next three- from the University o f London are considerable gains— water she joined the staff in 1941 and and-a-half years as a prisoner- Press. supplies without having to tap taught at the School for 10 years. of-war. He is succeeded as senior the Lake District or flood good Mr Collier was bom near He returned to Britain in modem languages master by agricultural land, improved road Birmingham, the son o f an October, 1945, and resumed Mr Alan Jackson, who was communications, and a boost to architect. He attended King teaching at Queen Elizabeth’s formerly at Isleworth Grammar the industrial areas o f Barrow Edward’s School, Birmingham three months later. He became School, Middlesex. and West Cumberland. 8 MAGISTER MARCH 1968 Col. Robinson Jean Ayres Limited severs link 211 Shear Brow THE RETIREMENT of Col. G. N. Robinson from the position of clerk to the school governors last April severed a link between the family and Queen Elizabeth’s which spanned more than 100 Blackburn years. Col. Robinson, who served under four headmasters, took a major part in all discussions between the governors and the local education authority on the Ladies’ and Children’s Outfitters education o f Blackburn boys. During his clerkship many major schemes have been put into operation including the initiation o f the appeal fund, which enabled the Holden block Berkshire Nylons to be built, the reconstruction of the playing fields and the com­ pletion of Ormerod House. In a tribute the governors Ladybird Children’s Wear wrote : “ Col. Robinson has given kind and willing service at all times with a stamp of courtesy Choice Selection which one rarely finds these days Lieut-Commander Roy C. existing in public affairs. of Edmondson, of Wideopen, “ His wide experience of ad- | Newcastle upon Tyne, has Ladies’ Dresses Ect. ministrative matters relating to been promoted to the rank of the school has been a very valu­ commander in the Royal able help to the board of Naval Reserve. governors. M r Edmondson, 39, is the “ The Robinson family have only son of M r and Mrs J. been with us since January 25th, Edmondson, of Edgeware 1819, when a Mr Dixon Robin­ Road, Blackburn. son was elected a governor o f this He joined the Royal Naval school. He resigned on Decem­ Reserve in 1951 after three ber 20th, 1854, and in 1870 years in the Royal Navy and M r H. J. Robinson was elected has been the head of the a governor, which office he held Supply and Secretariat since until he died in 1913.” June, 1966. He is married “ On December 22nd, 1862, and has four children. a Mr A. I. Robinson was elected THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS WINE CLUB a governor and in January, 1870, he was also appointed secretary He’s an author The Club was formed to further the knowledge of and treasurer o f the school. He wines amongst intelligent and interested people by held office until 1903. Col. Rob­ as well regular newsheets, talks, tastings and trips to inson’s uncle Col T. C. Robinson vineyards. Also through their supplies, a large was appointed clerk to the gover­ Mr James Rothwell (1932-38), selection of recommended wines and spirits can be nors and treasurer o f the school headmaster o f St Thomas’s purchased at the lowest possible prices. and on his resignation on Dec­ Primary School, Blackburn, has ember 21st, 1946, Col G. N. written a book on the contro­ There is no membership fee or subscription, Robinson was appointed clerk tastings are free by invitation and all wines and versial question o f whether religi­ and treasurer.” ous instruction should be given spirits purchased by members are at the current Col Robinson, who is 72, in schools. wholesale price or below. Deliveries free anywhere agreed to continue to advise the in the United Kingdom. Mr Rothwell has been writing governors on legal matters relat­ as a hobby for some years and has Membership of the Club is restricted, but open to al' ing to the school. had articles published in national Masters of Public, Preparatory and Private Schools, On April 15th last year, the magazines and periodicals. Parents who currently have pupils at those Schools, colonel was chief guest at a lunch One o f his articles, about and all Old Boys, Governors and Friends of the in his honour in Big School. mathematics, was printed in a School. Tribute was paid to him by national magazine four years ago, Mr William Hare, chairman of and in June he was asked by the Send for current newsheet and lists to : the governors, who presented Central Office o f Information if him with a television set. About it could be re-printed for a THE SECRETARY, 40 governors, wives and friends magazine in Russian. PUBLIC SCHOOLS WINE CLUB attended. CELLAR 133 Bank post THE ARCHES . ADDINGTON STREET Mr Martin Starks (1946-55) of Revidge Road, Blackburn, was M r Brian Batey (1939-44) YORK ROAD LONDON S.E.1. elected general secretary of was appointed accountant o f the WATerloo 1353/4 Blackburn Festival o f Ballet, Midland Bank, Southport, in Music and Drama last August. April last year. MARCH 1 9 6 8 MAGISTER 11 MOMENTOUS YEAR FOR SCHOOL

IN HIS address at Speech maintaining our proud position Night, M r William Hare, chair­ ‘We believe in this system’ as one of the leading schools in man of the Governors of Queen the country. Elizabeth’s Grammar School, — chairman of governors “ This does not mean, of said : course, that we do not wish to “ We are approaching the end cause we know that every boy and pupils of Queen Elizabeth’s see the progress of the main­ of a momentous year. When I who enters our school will be Grammar School, which is one tained schools in this town received the issue of the ‘W ho’s capable of using it to his full of the secrets of our ultimate advance, but as they advance in W ho’ in May, 1967, I realised advantage. destiny. stature so we expect this school that it was a catalogue of achieve­ “ This is the sytem we believe “ In referring to the Quater- to hold its leading position in the ment by the old boys of this in. This school is a power-house centenary celebrations I would town, and as far as I am con­ school and it indicated that the to bring to fulfilment those like to thank the Headmaster and cerned there should be no ordinary pupils of Queen Eliza­ citizens capable of taking the all the members of his staff and conflict of interest, for the duty beth’s Grammar School not only fullest advantage of the education also all the domestic staff, who of all persons engaged in the were capable of attaining posi­ provided, and this method is the worked so hard to make this running of this school should be tions of responsibility and finan­ cheapest way for the nation of event such a success, even to ensure that this is so. cial security but by their training though we did not get the type training this type of material . “ We may have a tough battle to be o f service are also engaged o f weather we had hoped for. in various activities of inestim­ “ Many parents will have paid ahead to ensure that enough able value to society. a visit to the school during the “ I ask that everybody con­ money is always available to Quatercentenary celebrations or nected with the School— Gover­ enable us to provide the service “ Can there be any doubt, to the Cathedral for the service nors (co-optative and represent­ to the public which is expected therefore, that the best training and concert or to the playing ative), Headmaster, staff, parents, of us, but the indications are for any vocation must start with fields, and I am sure that they and boys—will share my enthus­ that people will be prepared to an academic emphasis and that will have experienced the bond iasm and realise that I expect make sacrifices to enable this it is nonsense to suggest that any which keeps together the staff them to be greatly in favour of school to keep its independence.” pupil, whatever his ultimate vocation, whether it be pro­ fessional or trade, is not more capable o f being trained for a particular task if he has had a Equal rights for all boys good grounding in academic subjects as a first essential ? THE HEADMASTER, Mr ment that their son is in a D don all their responsibilities for “ Many non-professional edu­ D. J. Coulson, said in his annual stream group, as though this the discipline of their children cationists, dazzled by the modern report that it was customary for were some kind of stigma. May as soon as it has ceased to be an pattern, may dispute this state­ headmasters to direct the spot­ I remind parents of two things. automatic right of command, and ment, but the complexities of light on the sixth form’s successes First that many of our C and D give up the struggle with the modern society demand that the during the previous year. stream boys reach the sixth form familiar words— “ Oh, do as you leaders of this nation should be “ There exists, however, the and leave us, for colleges and like, then.” The good parents— equipped with the highest train­ very real danger that a school universities, and professional and and how very fortunate we are in ing of the mind to enable them may seem to be setting up, as its business careers, as mature young our parents at Queen Elizabeth’s to cope with present-day prob­ sole criterion of merit, its acad­ men, after a fine record at — have to reckon, as we school­ lems, and the school which only emic performance at sixth form School. And secondly, that the masters have, with powerful concentrates on producing skilled level alone. But what of the end of education is a man, not a influences in society which fight tradesmen cannot supply the other boys in the School ? What certificate, and that we, at Queen against them. Elizabeth’s are concerned, and demands of this age o f computers is the picture like in the O-level “ The most powerful o f these concerned deeply, with the educ­ and technical experts. So we forms and in the forms below— is that witchcraft which has trans­ move on, undismayed by our ation o f the whole man. particularly, the boys in the C formed the pre-war adolescent critics, into the next decade with and D forms ? How do they “ And this is where the home, into the post-war teenager. The a programme o f expansion to fare ? Do they not, perhaps, tend and you and I as parents have a very word itself identifies and achieve. to be overlooked ? most vital part to play as well. confers a sort of status which has “ And my answer, as far as “ Plans are well in hand for the For one o f the major difficulties been remorselessly thrust at us Queen Elizabeth’s is concerned, proposed new assembly block and in education today, is, of course, through all the media o f mass is an emphatic “ N o.” It is, dining hall extension. I have the permissive background advertisement, for whom the popular, in these days, to decry been hoping that I might be able against which we all work. teenager now represents the con­ schools like ours on the grounds to announce that the half-way Society in general tends more and sumer group with the highest that they cater only for the able mark had been reached towards more to shuffle off its respon­ proportion of loose money to boys. Let me tell you, as plainly the Quatercentenary appeal tar­ sibilities on to the schools, and spend. as I can, that it is my policy as confidently expects its schools to get of £100,000 ; in fact, it has headmaster to see that all our “ And what can we all do to been reached and passed by teach and maintain more exacting boys are regarded as individuals, help them ? The answer is long another £10,000, it now stands moral standards than the adult each with his own differing talents and complex, but much of it is at £60,000. The response from world at large is willing to and abilities, each with his own implied in what I have already industry and parents has exceed­ impose upon itself. special contribution to make to said, and as much of that answer ed our expectations, for which we the corporate life o f the School, “ These expectations are in­ is to be found in the home as it is are truly thankful. The situation and each capable o f moving creasing as it becomes more in the School. You as Parents now is that I am hoping that the forward in his studies at this apparent that many homes in our and we as Schoolmasters must old boys will match this effort, pace of that. country today cannot provide continually look more and more and we shall be contacting them “ T o me, and to the staff, the wise and acceptable guidance for closely at our own standards, and during the next few weeks with C or D stream boy is just as im­ adolescents in their moral and strive together to provide an this end in view. portant as any other boy in the emotional difficulties. It may be atmosphere and background, at “ We are not fortunate to have School. He is a citizen with that many a home has lost the home and at School, in which public funds at our disposal. equal rights in our School com­ moral force it should have because our children through all their The money is coming from munity, and is in no way regarded the most obvious springs of formative years will feel the people who believe in our system as “ second class’ or inferior action within it rise from sources positive presence o f those endur­ and from people who know that merely because his pace and no deeper than what Wordsworth ing values, moral and spiritual, the money will not be wasted. abilities are different from those called “ getting and spending ” ; Christian and cultural, which We are not purchasing equip­ o f a boy in some other form. or perhaps because some parents, alone can ensure for them the ment for purchasing’s sake; we “ I talk to parents from time from tiredness or lethargy or better, fuller life which is our are buying the equipment be­ to time who express disappoint­ simple lack o f conviction, aban­ common aim and objective. 12 MAGISTER MARCH 1968 HAROLD BURROWS RESIGNS

AT AGM Ladies support

MR HAROLD BURROWS Mr Wade said that it was York supper retired after 32 years as secretary hoped to revive the Old Black­ o f the Old Blackbumians’ Associ­ bumians’ cricket team with evening ation at the association’s annual midweek matches and possibly general meeting, which was held Sunday games. Interested mem­ The Yorkshire branch o f the at the Old Blackburnians’ AFC’s bers, he said, should contact the Old Blackbumians Association new clubroom at Lammack on football club. held an informal supper evening November 30, 1967. Mr King reported that a record on May 5th, at the Half Moon Mr Harry King, the retiring number of new members had Hotel, York. chairman recalled that Mr joined the association at the Once again the ladies gave full Burrows joined the committee school-leavers’ supper, which support to the function, and one in October, 1934, and became had been a very successful lady in particular bravely repre­ secretary on September 15, 1935. occasion. The annual church sented her husband who had “ How grateful we are to you for service was only a qualified been taken ill. Illness and all you have done for this associ­ success. business commitments at the last ation during the last 32 years,” Mr King said that detailed moment prevented no less than he said. information had been received six old boys from attending, but from the Public Schools Club, in spite o f this a pleasant evening Mr W. E. T. Walsh also paid was enjoyed by all present. tribute to M r Burrows. “ For of 100 Piccadilly, London, W.I., 32 years he has really lived for membership o f which was open A strong contingent made the this association,” he said, “ and to members o f the association. long journey from Blackburn, we are grateful.” The matter was referred to the Committee : Mr G. Birtwis le, and included the Headmaster, committee, which, meeting on Mr B. Brown, Mr H. Burrows, Mr. D. J. Coulson, and Mrs. Mr Burrows is succeeded as January 31, decided that the Mr D. J. Coulson, Dr P. L. S. Coulson, Mr. R. H. G. Home, secretary by Mr David Forbes. information should be available Dixon, Mr G. N. Forbes, Mr J. Old Blackbumian’s Chairman, Mr King told the meeting that to any member who was in­ D. Forbes, Mr W. K. Forbes, Mr. H. King, and Mrs. King, although Mr Forbes was willing terested. M r T. Hindle, M r E. G. Hunt, Vice-chairman, Mr. J. E. Sagar, to do the job he could not, M r Tom Sharratt suggested M r N. Jepson, Mr F. J. Jones, and Mrs. Sagar, Treasurer, Mr. because of personal commitments that the association might very Mr E. C. Marsden, Mr R. I. F. Bury, and Mr. and Mrs. G. F. assume office for a year. It was properly present the School with Maughan, Mr K. V. Newton, Eastwood. agreed that in the meantime a flag of suitable design. The Mr W. H. Proctor, Dr T. Riley, M r King should act as secretary Mr C. W. Harvey, chairman of flag could be flown on occasions Mr T. E. Sharratt, Mr R. Smeth- the branch, welcomed the guests with other members o f the o f special importance or signific- urst, Mr J. A. Stuttard, Mr J. and wished the School every committee ready to help when I ance to the School, he said, such Warner, M r R. W. Wallis. success in its Quatercentenary needed. | as Open Day, Speech Day, the Celebrations. The Head-master Mr Fred Bury, treasurer, anniversary of the birth of replied. reported a distinct increase in Queen Elizabeth I (September 7) In addition to the Blackburn interest in the association. This J o f her accession (November 17), party the following were present: could be attributed, he thought, and so on. The proposal was M r Hedley Sharpies (1942- Mr & Mrs C. W. Harvey, Mr & to the School’s Quatercentenary referred to the committee. Mrs Jim Mortimer, Mr & Mrs and the celebrations held to mark 1950), a lecturer in education at Sheffield University, recently Alan Moore, M r & Mrs Peter the occasion. Membership now Robinson, Mrs Mayo, Mr John stood at 1,200. “ We have, in OFFICERS, 1967-68. compiled “ A bibliography of Spanish Teaching Materials,” Allsup and friend, Mr & Mrs effect, doubled our membership Guy Shuttleworth, Mr Peter in six years,” he said. President : Professor G. Man- which was published in January | ley ; Vice-Presidents : Mr P. as No. 34 in a series o f Reports Ronson. But affluence brought its Northam, Mr E. Towle ; Chair­ and Occasional Papers by the problems : M r Bury regretfully man : Mr J. E. Sagar ; Vice- Nuffield Foreign Languages informed members that the chairman : Mr W. E. T. Walsh; Teaching Materials Project, 5 Mr A. W. Cunliffe (1934-39), association was now subject to I Hon. Secretary : M r D. I. Lyddon Terrace, The University a former member of Brockhall corporation tax. The matter was Forbes ; Hon. Acting Secretary: Leeds, 2. Mr Sharpies has Hospital staff, has joined the swiftly referred to the associa­ Mr H. King ; Hon. Treasurer : worked at several British univer­ capital works department o f the tion’s financial wizards. | M r F. Bury ; Hon. Auditors : sities and in Spain and the Manchester Regional Hospital | Mr W. Hare, Mr K. H. Marsden. United States. Mr King, reporting on behalf Board. o f Dr Peter Dixon, chairman of the social committee, said that there had been three social events HEAD OF NEW LAMMACK SCHOOL and all had made a profit, at Birmingham. although the last had been poorly M r Peter Brian Jolley (1941-48) attended. became the first headmaster of Following the four years back Lammack High School, Black- Mr Alex Stuttard, editor of at his old school he moved to the M AG ISTER, asked for more bum, in January— but the school Duke of York Military School, news from the Old Blackbum­ itself will not open until the Dover, as housemaster, where he ians’ AFC. This was agreed. start o f the summer term. remained for five years. M r King thanked Mr Stuttard for the hard work he was putting Mr Jolley, who also taught for From 1962 until his new into the production o f Magister. a spell at Queen Elizabeth’s, is appointment he was director of spending the next few months M r George Wade, for the Studies at Atlantic College, football club, welcomed the looking into staffing and admin­ Glamorgan. association to the clubhouse and istrative matters. M r Jolley is married and has hoped that it would be the first o f many joint meetings. He After obtaining a B.Sc. degree three daughters. His hobbies reported on the progress o f the at Manchester University, Mr include mountaineering and football teams (see sports pages). Jolley took a teaching diploma music. MARCH 1968 MAGISTER 13 Ex-police chief receives OBE premier

MR ROBERT McCARTNEY (1924-28) former Chief Constable OF BLACKBURN o f Herefordshire, received an O.B.E. in the Queen’s New Year Honours list. Mr McCartney retired from the police service in December. FOR ALL TYPES OF He began his career with MAGISTER , serving is issued free to members PREFABRICATED BUILDINGS in every rank from cadet to super­ o f the Old Blackburnians’ intendent. He was stationed at Association. Membership Blackburn, Darwen, Preston, of the association is open WE CAN DESIGN, BUILD Fleetwood, Swinton, Denton and to all old boys of Queen Bolton. Elizabeth’s Grammar AND FURNISH YOUR NEW He figured in the investigation School, Blackburn, and to PREMISES OR EXTENSIONS COMPLETE o f a number of large scale fraud masters past and present. cases and several murder invest­ President : Professor igations, including the Queen’s Gordon Manley; chair­ Park Hospital case in 1948. man; Mr J. E. Sagar, In 1956 he was appointed vice-chairman: Mr W. E. Assistant Chief Constable of T. Walsh, secretary: Mr Monmouthshire, and Chief Con­ D. I. Forbes, acting sec­ For full details contact :- stable o f Herefordshire in 1958. retary: Mr H. King, ‘Garth,’ 5 East Park Ave., He has served on a number of Blackburn, treasm er: Mr PREMIER CONSTRUCTION CO. LTD. Home Office working parties and F. Bury, 67 Queen’s Road, committees, particularly those Blackburn. Branch Road, Lower Darwen, related to crime and police training. Contributions and cor­ Blackburn respondence are invited He was awarded the Queen’s and should be sent to Telephone No. Blackburn 53525-6-7 Police Medal for distinguished the Editor, MAGISTER, service in 1962. He now lives Queen Elizabeth’s Gram­ in Hampshire. mar School, Blackburn, Lancs.

Dr F. Tyler Pro to cathedral M R PETER G. Heald (1948- Men going places call at steps down 53) was appointed to the newly- created post of public relations ROY MARLOR and choose DR FRANK TYLER, second officer to Blackburn Cathedral in quality clothes with a diff­ master of the School for 21 years, May. announced that he was “ stepping erence. A difference that down ” in November. The only other cathedral in the country to have a Pro is the particular man takes He is succeeded by Mr Fred Coventry. Bury, senior mathematics master, to his heart. an old boy of the School and Mr Heald, 30, has spent most treasurer o f the Old Black­ of his business life in advertising burnians’ Association. and publicity, chiefly with the All the top names end up paint division of Wall Paper Dr Tyler, a leading writer of Manufacturers Ltd. at Darwen. at ROY MARLOR-DAKS, physics text books, continues as SUMRIE - need we go on ! the senior Science master. He spent four years with the Walpamur Co. Ltd. in Man­ You should make ROY In a tribute the head, Mr D. J. chester, during which time he Coulson, said that Dr Tyler was elected an associate of the MARLOR your shop - held the post with distinction Institute of Marketing. and success. there’s no finer place in Mr Heald has been a member His term of office covered of the Cathedral choir since he the whole of the North. some of the most critical years was a boy soprano, is an official of the School’s development. of the Blackburn Cathedral Old His wide and energetic guidance Choristers’ Association and a was invaluable at all times. member of the Diocesan Choral Association. Chartered engineer ROY KEITH V. Newton (1946-52) Sales director has been elected a member of the Institution o f Production Eng­ Mr E. Allen (1939-45) of ineers (M.I.Prod.E.) and has sub­ PURE NEW m ot MARLOR FOR MAN ABOUT TOWN AN D COUNTRY Vancouver Crescent, Blackburn, sequently been registered with has been appointed group sales the Council o f Engineering In­ director of Woodrow-Universal stitutions as a Chartered En­ B LA C K B U R N -5 3 King W illiam St., Tel. 59372 B U R N L E Y - St. James St., Tel. 23073 Ltd. gineer (C.Eng.). NELSON -26 Manchester Rd„ Tel. 62601 SK IP T O N - Middle Row, Tel. 3977 14 MAGISTER MARCH 1968 As a university student at Leeds, studying applied mineral science for an honours degree, it was necessary for me to go abroad COLIN BERRY, of Croston Road, Farington Moss, and gain practical experience in Leyland, author of this article, attended Queen Eliz­ my field o f study during the abeth’s from 1956-64, when he gained entrance to Leeds summer vacation. University. He hopes to take up a career in mineral science. The following is a description of a working For two months I worked in holiday last summer which took him from a Canadian the smelter department o f a nickel mine to a beach at Miami, Florida. Canadian nickel mine. I slept in a bunk house on the factory settlement in a dusty, desolate plain where there was literally nothing to do except work, eat and sleep. Holiday that cost me Then, suddenly life changed for me. M y job over and with most o f the £35 a week I had been earning still in my pocket, I went on tour seeing firstly some hardly c nickel! of Canada’s famous cities — and Expo ‘67’. Then I went on to New York and America’ s eastern aces and Bessemer Converters Although the experience at the move everybody on— I found the seaboard. were used for this purpose. mines was not a particularly police very arrogant. pleasant one, it enabled me to The work was extremely ardu­ I spent about 2$ days in the And that wasn’t all. For my learn a lot about the organisation ous and it was work which I city, staying at the Y.M .C.A. three months’ vacation ended and management at this level in wasn’t used to. I had to work in I went up the Empire State with a two week holiday basking large industry. in sunshine with swimming and shifts— from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. building, took a trip round fishing in hot tropical seas the first week, from midnight to After leaving Falconbridge, I Manhattan Island and visited at America’s luxurious Miami 8 a.m. the next week and from boarded a Greyhound bus— part Central Park and Greenwich Beach, Florida. 4 p.m. to midnight the third of N. America’s inter-city trans­ Village. week, and I alternated on these port— and set off on a tour which It really was fabulous. M y shifts. took me to North Bay, Ottawa, I saw the ‘flower’ people and extensive travels cost me virtually I found the actual town very and Montreal. Only a short time hippies, but found them to be nothing on top o f my earnings bare and ordinary and all the was spent at North Bay— a small much the same as in England. at the nickel mine. countryside around barren and city on the northern tip o f a lake. They were just sort of mod and The opportunity came to me flat. There was absolutely no I had more time to see Ottawa a little eccentric. through my department at Leeds social life. and found it more like London, Alter New Yore, John and T University who assisted me to I had a small room in a bunk with traditional English cere­ headed straight down the East find a job at Falconbridge Nickel house. It was a case o f getting monies such as the changing of coast to Florida, passing through Mines, Ontario. I left on July 5, up, working, going back to sleep, the guard. negro areas which were pretty going by chartered aircraft with eating and starting again. There Then cam.: Montreal, big frightening. other students spending working were a lot o f Indians and French swinging city. I stayed there vacations in North America. Canadians, and immigrants who with my half-cousins who form­ At Miami, however the picture I arrived to find that the work seemed to have come from all erly lived in Leyland. changed. Summer there is the I was to do at the mines was not over Europe. The wages were off-season and we found prices I had plenty o f opportunity to at their lowest. exactly what I was hoping for. about £35 a week on average. talk among residents who were In the smelter department I was It wasn’t even worth going out predominantly French speaking, 38TA week’s accommodation at a doing general labouring jobs and for a walk on the settlement, but because o f Expo Montreal luxury hotel with private stretch assisting in the process o f smelt­ where there was only a general had become an international city o f beach, private swimming pool, ing the high grade nickel con­ store and post office. The nearest and no language was out of and a T.V. and private bathroom centrate the mines produced, and town was Sudbury about 12 place there. in our double room cost us only converting it into economic miles away. Buses however were £10 or £11 each. As our money sulphite matter. M y visits to Expo were particu­ infrequent and the fare was about larly memorable and I was greatly was getting low we spent the Blast furnaces, settling fum- 7 S return. impressed with the British pav­ second week at Miami in a motel ilion which attracted queues two where, for £1 a day we catered ' to three miles long and was one for ourselves, but otherwise o f the top favourites. The whole enjoyed the same luxuries. NEW BANK CHIEF of Expo was constructed on At Miami I relaxed after the man-made islands in the St. strenuous 11 weeks since I had M R E. NORM AN SNAPE Lawrence covering 1,000 acres. left England. The weather was (1939-44) has been appointed It had to be seen to be believed marvellous, the sea absolutely manager o f the National Provin­ After visiting Expo I made a boiling and deep blue. 10-hour journey to New York cial Bank’s Southport branch. accompanied by a student friend, Palm trees were everywhere. M r Snape joined the bank as John Mallon, with whom the One afternoon was spent fishing a junior clerk in 1944 after his remainder o f my stay was spent. in the gulf stream where we caught a 151b. barracuda, a long, I thought very little o f New careers master had persuaded slender fish with vicious looking York. We arrived on Labour him that it was a “ worthwhile teeth. Day about five o’clock in the career.” morning and found it very The temperature was always But Mr Snape’s ambition was desolate, dirty and smelly. Only in the 90’s during the day, and to be an architect and he still when one is away from England even at midnight the sea water can one appreciate the welfare feels himself to be “ a frustrated was 89 degrees. MR SNAPE state here. In New York there architect turned banker,” though were a lot o f hoboes, junkies and A memorable vacation over, he has never regretted his choice. Mr Snape was a controller in i tramps hanging around. I took a 48-hour non-stop bus Promotion took him to Bolton, the advance department before About the only place open at journey back to Montreal and after spending a final week-end Leicester, Sheffield and New­ his present appointment. I that time is the bus depot, so all the down-and-outs linger there with my relatives got the ’plane castle (Staffs) in addition to two His wife, Doreen, is an amateur back to England. j in the waiting rooms, telephone spells in the head office depart­ actress and he is interested in kiosks and toilets. About every ment dealing with advances. golf. They have two sons. hour the police come round and MARCH 1968 MAGISTER 15 Russell Harty THOMAS BRIGGS joins BBC (BLACKBURN) LTD.

MR RUSSELL HARTY (1946-54) joined the BBC as a producer last October and had his first programme broadcast on PRINTERS Radio Four a month later. The programme, entitled “ The World o f Books,” can BOOKBINDERS still be heard on Radio Four at 8.30 p.m. every Tuesday, and reviews recent publications. STATION IE RS Mr Harty is the son o f Mr and Mrs Fred Harty, o f Ribblesdale Place, Blackburn, the well known fruit and vegetable merchants. Mr Appleton After studying at Oxford he CATALOGUES MAGAZINES BROCHURES POSTERS became English master and ACCOUNT BOOKS LOOSE-LEAF SHEETS STATIONERY housemaster at Giggleswick Council Seat School. Victors Then followed a period at City University of New York as Tw o Old Boys gained seats on a lecturer in English. Blackburn Town Council at the municipal elections in May last In 1966 he returned to Eng­ year. land as a lecturer at Bishop DUKE STREET • NORTHGATE • BLACKBURN Lonsdale College of Education, They were Mr D. Appleton Derby. (1936-44), of Whalley Road, Wilpshire, head o f a Blackburn T E L. 55651 food manufacturing firm, and Mr Peter Isherwood, of Burnley Appreciative Road, chairman o f Blackburn Young Conservatives. Both words wrested seats from Labour. THE last issue of Magister Supper evening (sadly it is now a year since its publication) drew this comment More than 80 School leavers JOHN FORBES from a writer in The Blackburn attended the supper evening Times : organised by the Old Black- “ One o f the most readable burnian’s Association in School, magazines to reach my desk in on September 14. fo r M en’s wear the course o f the year is Magister, Among the guests were the the journal o f the Old Black­ headmaster (Mr Douglas Coul­ burnians’ Association. son), Mr W. E. Woolley (gover­ “ Always a mine o f informa­ nor), Mr W. K. Forbes, Mr K. Visit our man’s shop tion about activities at QEGS Newton, M r K. Bowskill and and of former pupils, Magister, Mr B. Haydock, o f the football for all your clothing requirements in its current issue, contains fuli club, Mr Fred Bury, and several details o f the celebrations which members o f staff. will mark the school’s quater- We understand Mr Bury, O L D B O Y S centenary.” treasurer o f the Association, did It’s nice to know we’re some good business in recruiting appreciated ! new members. Ties Scarves - Cuff Links

RECENT ARRIVALS Mrs Margaret Sutcliffe, wife and Mrs Batey, who live at of Mr John Sutcliffe (1949-1956), 1 The Crescent, Cherry Tree, gave birth at Queen’s Park Blackburn, already have a 2-year- Hospital, Blackburn, on Dec­ old son, Stephen James. FOUR BEES ember 4, 1967, to a 91b. 4oz. boy, Mark Andrew. Mr and Mrs Mrs Frances Slater, wife of Sutcliffe, who live at 10 The Mr Geoffrey Slater (1948-1953), Crescent, Cherry Tree, Black­ gave birth at Havercroft matern­ V j 4 A K E ^ burn, already have a 2£-year-old ity home, Bolton, on December son, Jonathan. 27, 1967, to an 8Jib. boy, Paul Mrs Joan Batey, wife o f Mr Antony. Mr and Mrs Slater, who ATHLETIC HOUSE Ian Batey (1947-1952), gave live at 5 Dewhurst Clough Road, Northgate— Lord Street, Blackburn. birth at Queen’s Park Hospital, Egerton, near Bolton, already Blackburn, on December 9,1967, have a 2£-year-old daughter, Telephone 57501 to a 71b. boy, Peter Stuart. Mr Sarah Frances. 16 MAGISTER MARCH 1968 HOME for three weeks at the end o f last year after seeing at i first hand much of the flood dev­ astation in Portugal was Mr George Hargreaves, elder son of Dr and Mrs A. Hargreaves, o f Ramsgreave Drive, Blackburn. weight o f camping gear on his M r Hargreaves, an old boy of A page that informs you what's head and carry a bedroll under Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar his arm. School and a State scholar who happening to Old Blackburnians Not the perfect way to return obtained his Master of Science from a Continental holiday—but degree (Agronomy), has repre­ throughout the world, from Portugal then these were peculiar cir­ sented the Heinz company for cumstances ! nearly twelve months near Lis­ to East Grinstead bon, where he has been advising on the growing o f tomatoes and He spent some time in South Dr Haworth, a medical miss­ other vegetables. America and Costa Rica in ionary in Zambia, was said to ON THE MOVE particular. have been the only British Mr Hargreaves was staying at doctor at Kigali, the Rwandan Vila Franca-de-Kira, about 15 Roger, a bachelor, first trained DR JOHN McLEOD (1936- capital, where wounded Katang- miles from the mouth o f the to enter hotel management, but 42), a much-travelled old boy, ese were taken after fighting in River Tegus. caught the film bug while doing has been on the move again— National Service. the Congo. this time from Queensland, He said : “ Heavy rain Australia, to Saskatchewan, He studied for a year at the He formerly lived in Accring­ had fallen all day and it was still Canada. London School of Film Tech­ ton Road, and worshipped at raining when I went to bed. the Furthergate Congregational About two o ’clock in the morning nique. Dr M cLeod was until recently Church. deputy director o f a remedial I was awakened by the noise of Frank, an actor since he left education centre at Queensland fire alarms and people shouting school, recently won himself a University. in the street outside.” small part with the Royal “ There was a knock at my bed­ Shakespeare Company at Strat­ His new post is as head o f the room door and they asked ford. department of special education and director o f the Institute of whether I was all right. Appar­ His interest in the stage goes Child Guidance and Develop­ ently mine was the only dry back to the time he took parts ment at Saskatchewan University bedroom in the hotel ; all the with the School society. others were letting in water. While in Australia— he moved He went on to study French I didn’t realise just how big the there in 1959— he specialised in and Philosophy at Keele, and disaster was. I just turned over the field o f children with learn­ and went to sleep again. ” acted in the University produc­ ing disabilities, a subject which tions. “ Next day I found that all the he has presented and published streets in the town were flooded, But his first ‘solid’ experience papers in France, Germany, shops and houses were partly was in rep. at Barrow-in-Fumess. Russia, Canada, the U.S. and under water and cars had been Since then he has worked in Australia. carried along by the flood water. theatres in Dundee, Blackpool He is married with five child­ Within an area o f about two (with Jimmy Clitheroe) and ren, and was Continental chair­ miles about 200 people had lost Birmingham. MUSICAL man for Australasia International their lives.” He has been married four Reading Association. M r Hargreaves said that al­ years— to an actress ! Mr Gerard N. Gillett above though his firm’s nurseries were has been appointed lecturer more or less empty at the time in music at Bordesley College of THEATRE POST they were swamped by the water, Education, Birmingham. covered in mud and valuable LECTURES He was previously music Mr David Ambrose, a former machinery damaged. master at Saltley Grammar Back in Britain last September head boy of the School, is He said it was doubtful School, Birmingham and Rag­ currently artistic director o f a whether these particular nurser­ was Dr Colin James Bell, a stone Secondary School, Slough. former head boy o f the School. £100,000 new theatre at East ies could be used for a long time, Mr Gillett was at one time Grinstead. though they had other places Dr Bell, 30, now works for the organist and choirmaster at At 23, M r Ambrose is probably which escaped the flood. I.B.M. Corporation’s research three Blackburn churches, St | centre in the United States and the youngest person in the “ They were the worst floods Michael’s, St Barnabas’s and country to hold such an appoint­ I have ever seen and I hope I came back to Britain on a Oxford Street Methodists. business tour. ment. don’t experience anything like He is the son o f M r and Mrs is again,” he said. During the month-long trip The theatre has been named G. H. W. Gillett, o f Azalea the Adeline Genee Theatre after he gave several lectures on com­ Road, Blackburn. puterisation in Edinburgh, Aber­ Dame Adeline Genee, founder deen, Leeds, London, Bristol president o f the Royal Academy and Southampton. o f Dancing, and a famous FILM BUG ballerina. Despite the rigorous time­ STRANDED table he did find time to visit Mr Ambrose who was at BROTHERS Roger and Frank School from 1951 to 1962, took Moorey, both Old Boys, are Blackburn, and was able to Michael Hardacre (1957-65) bring his wife, formerly Miss an honours degree in law at currently making names for o f Horden View, Feniscowles, Oxford. themselves in the world o f Kathleen Whalley, and two spending a holiday in Italy last films and theatre. children with him. summer, found himself virtually Roger is at present working The Bells live at Mahopac, a stranded in Naples when his in the cutting room o f a docu­ village about 60 miles from New scooter was stolen. mentary film company in London York. They returned there at It’s a long walk, you might say, making high quality films for j the beginning o f October. from Naples to Feniscowles, but Millers’ president sponsors such as the Arts Mike, a student at St John’s Council. College, York, made it— with a Mr Thomas Redman (1922-25) But he has only recently IN CONGO few thumbed lifts to help him was elected president o f the returned from America where he on his way. Liverpool and District Millers’ gained wide experience in the | m Dr Alan Haworth (1939-46) The only snag was that Association at the annual meeting art o f film making, travelling was reported to have been in­ Mike was rather overloaded with in Knutsford last June. Mr Red­ throughout the continent on volved in fighting in the Congo equipment for such a hike. He man is commercial manager for projects for the US government, j last November. had to balance one hundred­ Joseph Rank Ltd. on Merseyside. MARCH 1968 MAGISTER 17 ANNUAL DINNER HONOURS Sport continued TWO RETIRING OFFICERS here CRICKET A TOTAL of 181 Old Black- and had been awarded ii s highest well over half way to our target This summer the club are bumians and their guests attend­ decoration, the Silver Wolf. He o f £100,000.” Up to then taking on a new venture and ed the association’s annual dinner was also a Rotarian. parents o f boys at the School [ at Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar had given £28,000, a total of have formed a cricket team School on December 16, 1967. “ In all three organisations,” 30 firms in industry had given which will play friendly matches on mid-week evenings against The chief guest was Colonel G. said M r Sagar, “ Harold has fully £18,000, and well-wishers and well known local clubs. Nicholas Robinson, who retired lived up to the School motto : selected old boys had given last year after serving the School “ Learn to be of service ! ” £14,000. We are very grateful to the for 21 years as clerk to the School who are allowing us the governors. Mr Burrows thanked the Since M r Prest spoke, the use o f a wicket, although we will association most sincerely for its appeal has been extended to all use our own pavilion and club- During the evening M r Harold gift. He recalled that he had old boys. room. Any Old Boy keen to Burrows was presented with a entered the School at the age of play for the club is invited to set o f coffee tables as a mark of eight and had lived in its shadow The loyal toast was proposed contact Barry Haydock at the appreciation o f his 32 year’s all his life. Remarking that he club, or indeed any committee service as honorary secretary of by the president of the Old had worked as secretary o f the Blackburnians’ Association, Pro­ member. the Old Blackburnians’ Associ­ association under four head­ ation. fessor Gordon Manley, who pre­ masters, he said : “ The associ­ sided at the dinner. A toast to ; Making the presentation, Mr ation owes much to the School “ The School” was proposed by MEMBERSHIP J. Eric Sagar, chairman, said for its co-operation,” and added: M r W. E. T. Walsh, and the that he had been a member of “ It doesn’t seem 32 years since headmaster, M r Douglas J. The football club has an the committee throughout that I took over as secretary. I have Coulson, replied. “ Our Guests ” excellent clubroom at the Mem­ time and had known M r Burrows found it a rewarding job, and it was proposed by M r Henry L. orial Ground, Lammack, and would welcome any Old Boys even longer. The association had has been a great joy to run these Schollick, and Colonel Robinson of the School as members. grown from 400 to 1,200 and a dinners.” responded. lot o f work had been involved. Subscriptions vary according to The regular success o f the annual Mr Joseph N. Prest, chairman age but for the over 21’s is one of the School’s appeal committee The menu was : grapefruit ; pound only. The Club is thriving dinner was due entirely to Mr cream of mushroom soup ; Burrows’s efforts. reported that in the three months and expanding its activities con­ that the Quatercentenary appeal poached halibut with hollandaise stantly. If anyone would like Mr Sagar added that Mr had been open £60,000 had been sauce ; roast turkey, sausage, further details, the secretary Burrows had been an active raised. bread sauce, baked and creamed (Old Blackburnians A.F.C., member of the Scouting move­ potatoes, brussels sprouts, and t Memorial Ground, Lammack, ment for almost 50 years. He “ The campaign is going ex­ carrots ; bombe tutti frutti; Blackburn) will be pleased to held high office in the movement tremely well,” he said. “ We are cheese and biscuits; and coffee. answer your enquiries.

CLUB DINNER The club dinner was held at Minor Canon the White Bull Hotel in early Annual service June when the retiring chairman, Mr H. Fish, welcomed members and guests including Mr T. in Cathedral at Canterbury Naisby, Mr H. King, Mr F. Raby, Mr J. Cambell and L.A.L. representatives M r F. Jones and MORE than 80 people attend­ THE Rev John Shorrock Mr W. Dobson. ed the seventh annual Old Black­ (1939-46), Vicar of St Wilfrid’s A most enjoyable evening was burnians’ church service, which Church, Mereside, Blackpool, enjoyed by all and following the was held in Blackburn Cathedral was appointed a minor canon of meal, championship badges were on Sunday, September 24, 1967. and to the presented by the club president, staff o f the Cathedral Choir M r W. K. Forbes, to the success­ The congregation included the Darryl David (1957-67), who School last April. Mayor of Blackburn, Councillor ful second and third eleven teams. was a prominent member o f the Miss Florence Lewis, the Mayor­ Mr Shorrock gained a BA de­ School’s drama section, is now ess, Miss Gwenda Lewis, Mr gree at Trinity College, Dublin, a student at the Drama Centre, Harry King, chairman of the Old and his M A in philosophy. London. Blackburnians’ Association, and He trained for the Ministry at Annual golf old boys of Queen Elizabeth’s He began a three-year course Bishop’s College, Cheshunt, and Grammar School and their fam­ there last September. was ordained in 1956. match ilies and friends together with Apart from his work with the He was curate at St Nicholas’, governors, members o f the staff, The annual Old Blacks golf and pupils. School group, Darryl, o f Straw­ Fleetwood, from 1956-59 and berry Bank, Blackburn, was also senior curate of competition was held at Wilp- The service was conducted by a member o f Blackburn Amateur from 1959 to 1961 when he shire on Thursday, June 8, when the Provost o f Blackburn, the Dramatic and Music Society. moved to Blackpool. there was an entry of 36. Very Rev. Norman Robinson, a The Judge Walmsley Cup governor, who also preached. While in Blackpool he was a for the best nett score was won The lessons were read by two governor of St George’s Second­ by J. N. Richards (Blackburn) old boys, Mr Fred Bury, second ary School, director o f Blackpool with a return o f 68 (scr. 68).— master at Queen Elizabeth’s and Law president Samaritans, chairman o f the The runner-up was J. B. Camp­ treasurer o f the association, and Community Youth Service and bell (Blackburn) with 80-10-70. Mr Tom Sharratt. chaplain o f the Army Cadet Mr J. Donald Forbes (1922- Force. The Sir Gilbert Gerrard Cup The collection, which came to 31) of Mavis Road, was elected for the best gross score was won £12. 18s., was given to the president o f Blackburn Incor­ M r Shorrock, 37, is married by J. Walsh (Blackburn) with a Cathedral building fund. porated Law Association in May. with two young children. return o f 73. 18 MAGISTER MARCH 1968 ANNUAL MEETING SPORT At the A.G.M . of the club on 5th June, 1967, Mr Harold Fish resigned as chairman prior to his SEASON 1966-67 was one of move to the Midlands and Mr the most succesful in the history Keith V. Newton was elected of the Old Blacks soccer teams. chairman in succession with The Club narrowly missed ‘NEW LOOK’ LEAGUE Mr M. T. J. Bolton as vice- achieving the unprecedented feat chairman. Other officers appoin- o f carrying off all three division red were : N. K. Sharpies, hon. championship titles and the KICKS OFF IN secretary; P. C. Ibbotson, hon. Aggregate Trophy. treasurer; T. Duckett, hon. team The 1st X I, captained by secretary; B. Haydock, hon. press Terry Barton, were joint top in secretary ; and K. Bowskill, Division 1 only to fall to pieces GREAT STYLE assistant hon. secretary. in the play-off, losing 0— 6 to Members elected or re-elected Southport Amateurs. This was to the committee were : B. Ward, a most disappointing finish to a By Keith Newton D. Bramwell, R. D. Horrocks, season in which no less than five H. H. Baylie, G. Wade and T. players received representative Cave. M r W. K. Forbes was honours and one, Philip Dobson The 1st X I again entered the goals for 46, against 23, Points 24. re-elected president of the club. was selected for the full L.A.L. F.A. Amateur Cup but were The seconds made a slow start to John Ducket has recently re­ side. The final league record was: beaten 1— 2 in the preliminary the season and were knocked out signed as team secretary, due to 30 games played; won 21; drawn round by Chadderton F.C. In of the 2nd XI Knock-out Cup business committments and was 6 ; lost 3 ; goals for 89, against the Lancs. Amateur Cup they are Competition by Leigh Amateur co-opted to the committee. J. 32 ; 48 points. having more success and are at 2— 5 but have regained their Tattum was appointed hon. team The 2nd X I continued their the time of writing in the last form and haven’t been beaten secretary in his place. remarkable form of the previous eight with a home tie against since October 7, 1967. Moss Side Amateurs on Feb­ two seasons and became the only The third and fourth teams are ruary 17th. In each of the four second team in the Northern having a very interesting battle SOCIAL EVENTS rounds so far the Old Boys have Section ever , to win the division in the 3rd division and at present scored five goals, beating Styal championship for three consecu­ the fourths are in 6th place, two Since the opening of the F.C. 5— 1 in the prelim, round, tive seasons. Captained by points ahead of the thirds in extensions to the Lammack West Didsbury 5— 1 in round 1, Derek Bramwell they completed 9th position who have two games Clubhouse, a number of success­ one, Old Ashtonians 5— 0 in the the season without being beaten in hand. ful functions have been held for for a match record o f: Played 30; second and Odyssey 5— 1 in the members and their friends. There won 25; drawn 5, goals for 104, third. Captain Terry Barton The thirds started the season have been a number of dances against 29, Points 55. leads the goal scorers in these badly but now, under the leader­ including a fancy dress “ Hippy matches with five goals. ship of Barry W ood, have found Night” which brought out some After finishing runners-up in their true form and netted 6 goals very strange outfits. The Ladies the two previous seasons, the In their league fixtures the Old Blacks have been unable to in each of their last three games. Committee held a cocktail party 3rd team, captained by Barry So far they have played 16, in the latter part of 1967 and Ward, deservedly won the third maintain their cup form and at won 7, drawn 1, lost 8, goals for recently organised a sherry even­ division championship with a present are near the foot o f the 51, against 39, Points 15. ing at the School. record : Played 24, won 18, table with a threat o f relegation drawn 3, lost 3, goals for 97, hanging over them. Having The fourths, captained by The annual Boxing Day match goals against 33, Points 39. played 13 matches they have won Michael Bolton, made a remark­ against a Blackburn Combination 4, drawn 2, lost 7, scoring 23 able start to the season and are Select X I was a great success, for The 4th X I playing in the goals with 34 against, and with higher in the table than they have once being blessed with good same division as the thirds 10 points are next to the bottom been for many seasons. After weather conditions that also finished in the lower half of the o f the league. playing 18 matches, they have brought a good crowd of spec­ league due mainly to continual 17 points, winning 8, drawing 1, tators. The evening continued team changes, brought about by By contrast, the 2nd X I, now losing 9, goals for 54, against 69. with a dance in the club. injuries in the senior sides. Their captained by Barrie Haydock, are It is worthy o f note that one of playing record finished : Played at present heading Division 1 the fourth’s wins was a deserved 24, won 7, drawn 2, lost 15, Reserve with a record of played 4— 2 triumph over the 3rds. SPORT CONT. PAGE 17 goals for 52, against 99, Points 16. 15, won 11, drawn 2, lost 2,

SEASON 1967-68. The present season started with great interest due to the £5,000 extension opened re-organisation of the Lancashire Amateur League structure. The former three sections have been A weekend of activities to suit club extensions and invited the county. T o celebrate the club reformed into the North and all tastes celebrated the opening Mayor to ‘pull’ the first pint, opening and to give member South sections and with the of the club’s £5,000 extension in after which the guests enjoyed clubs of the L.A.L. a preview, addition of a number of new late August, 1967. a buffet supper. the Social Sub-committee organ­ clubs each section has two divi­ ised (with some apprehension, sions with promotion and relega­ On Thursday evening, 24th Friday evening was members’ they will agree ! ) a knock-out tion being introduced for the August, the club welcomed the night which took the form of the 7-a-side competition which com­ first time. Mayor of Blackburn, Councillor first dance held in the club. menced shortly after 1.0 p.m. The Old Blacks, resulting Miss Florence Lewis, local digna- Music was provided by ‘The and carried on till after 7.0 p.m. from last seasons final league tories and distinguished old Summers’ and the dance was position, are in Division 1 of the members of the club to the attended by 160 members and The eventual winners were North Section with the seconds official opening ceremony. friends. During the evening, the Old Boltonian’s ‘A ’ who beat in Division 1 Reserve. The club chairman presented his Southport Amateurs 3— 2 in an The chairman said the club 3rd and 4th teams are in a com­ predecessor, Mr Harold Fish, excellent finale to a most enjoy­ had worked for a long time to bined Northern Division 3. with an engraved tankard to able day that had the blessing of pay for the extension and it was commemorate his two year period perfect weather. The enthusi­ The Old Blacks will miss hoped that in the near future, astic support that the event playing some o f their old rivals more money would be available in the chair. received has decided the club to who find themselves in Division for further developement. 2, but now meet new clubs and The following afternon saw an make it an annual event and look better opposition in the new The president, Mr W. K. invasion of Lammack by 7-a-side forward to another successful league. I Forbes then officially opened the football teams from all over the day this coming August. MARCH 1 9 68 MAGISTER 9

M A G IS T E R is distributed to all members of the Old Blackburnians’ Association and to a random selection of old boys of Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School who are not members. If you are not a member and have received this issue, please do not feel under any obligation, although we should be very pleased if it prompted you to join the association and make sure of receiving future issues. (If you were once a member and consider rejoining, there is no question of you owing subscriptions for the intervening years, you simply start again this year.) If you are a member and also receive an extra copy under our random selection scheme— it happens occasionally— please accept our apologies. A special plea to members and non-members alike : one of our greatest difficulties is maintaining a correct list of addresses, so if yours has changed or is about to change or, incidentally, if you know of someone else who might be interested in joining the association, please send details to the Secretary or the Treasurer.

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Period at School to 10 MAGISTER MARCH 1968 OLD BLACKBURNIANS’ ASSOCIATION STATEMENTS OF ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st JULY, 1967

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

£ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. Bank Charges 2 2 0 Subscription, 1966/67 . . 270 lb 0 General . . 105 9 1 Released from Life Membership Fund . . 31 10 0 Postages . . 29 9 6 Interest on Investments— Magazines . . 18 0 0 4% Consols 50 0 0 Church Service 6 8 0 Income Tax 20 12 6 Magister . . 101 9 6 Leavers’ Supper . . 12 18 2 29 7 6 School Covencnt . . 21 0 0 Blackburn Savings Bank 4 1 0 Annual Dinner 1 18 6 33 8 6 Balance : Profit to Accumulated Fund . . 59 3 0 War Memorial Ground Rent 5 0 0 Profit from Social Activities . . . . 17 3 3

£357 17 9 £357 17 9

BALANCE SHEET £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. Life Membership Fund— Lammack Ground at cost, less sales ..1207 15 6 Balance at 1.9.66 . 1266 6 0 Additions 78 15 0 Investments— 4% Consols £300 at cost 210 12 0 1345 1 0 £950 at par 950 0 0 Deletions 31 10 0 — 1160 12 0 1313 11 0 (Market value £690). Cash at Bank— War Memorial Fund . . ..1207 15 6 Lloyds Bank Ltd. 147 2 2 Blackburn Savings Bank 166 lb 9 Accumulated Fund— — 313 18 11 Profit at 1.9.66 . . 102 18 3 Profit in 1966/67. . 59 3 0 Cash in Hand 1 1 4 162 1 3

£2,683 7 9 £2,683 7 9

Honorary Auditors Report : We hereby certify that we have examined the accounts o f the Old Blackbumians’ Association as above set forth together with the books and vouchers relating thereto. In our opinion they represent a true and correct record of the transactions of the Association during the year ended 31 July, 1967. (Signed) K e n n e t h H. Marsden, f.c.a. 20th November, 1967. W illiam Hare, f.c.a. SEED AND MAENSON

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Biste flrobfgse No. 10 November, 1968 Price Is Education DECIMAL CHANGE Forty join study group MAY BRING RISE Old Blacks to visit at leavers’ QEGS IN SUBSCRIPTIONS supper Subscriptions to the Old Blackburnians’ Association will Eight members of the Public almost certainly rise when Britain changes to decimal About forty boys who left Schools Commission will inspect Queen Elizabeth’s last summer Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar currency in 1971. In spite o f steadily rising costs, an joined the Old Blackburnians’ School and five other Blackburn increase has already been deferred for several years. Association when they attended schools this month. Subscriptions have remained the annual school-leavers’ supper The inspection, officially at School on Thursday, Sep­ described as a “ fact-finding at the present level for many years, and even now are only tember 19. mission,” will take place on They were welcomed by fractionally above the amount November 20, 21, and 22. The governors, members of the staff, delegation will also examine fixed when the association was founded. and members of the association. Westholme School, St Mary’s Mr W. E. T. Walsh, vice- College, and Notre Dame Gram­ In his reports to the annual chairman of the association, mar School, and members will general meetings during the past presided and introduced the visit two local authority second­ few years Mr Fred Bury, treas­ speakers. ary schools as well. urer, has made it clear that the M r Keith Newton, chairman The party will be led by Pro­ present subscriptions were no o f the Old Blackburnians’ Assoc­ fessor David V. Donnison, vice- longer realistic in a time of iation Football Club, described chairman of the Public Schools rapidly rising costs. He has also the activities o f the football club Commission, and it will also hinted that a rise in subscrip­ both sporting and social and include Councillor Tom Taylor, tions might be appropriate. Mr John R. Smalley (1956- emphasised that a warm welcome a leading advocate o f comprehen­ However, many Old Black­ 62) has joined the staff of awaited all who cared to make sive education in Blackburn, burnians pay their subscriptions Sherborne School. He went the journey to Lammack. who was chairman of Blackburn by banker’s order, and it is from Queen Elizabeth’s to M r Ken Forbes spoke about Education Committee until he likely to be a major operation to Atlantic College and won the Old Blackburnians’ annual lost the position shortly after the make alterations. Since changes a Trevelyan scholarship to golf competition, of which he is municipal elections this year. will in any case have to be made St Catharine’s College, originator and organiser, and The Public Schools Com­ in 1971, it is not thought worth Cambridge, where he took M r Harry King told the meeting mission recently produced a while to revise subscriptions his degree in English. He about the association’s annual report recommending the inte­ before that date. spent six months at the dinner, the annual church service, gration of the independent board­ University of Manitoba and the activities o f the branches ing schools with the State system One of the most expensive throughout the country. There items on the association’s balance before returning to Black­ of education. It was not univers­ burn, and from December was also a short address about sheet is M a g i s t e r . In spite of ally acclaimed. last year to September he M a g i s t e r , and M r Fred Bury, all efforts, it is impossible to treasurer, gave details of sub­ keep production costs down. taught at Everton High School, Blackburn. At scriptions. Many thanks Another major item is postage Queen Elizabeth’s Mr — and with the recent abolition Smalley was junior, middle Annual dinner All pictures in this issue of of the printed paper rate postage and senior victor ludorum. M a g i s t e r , except those on page is now likely to cost the associa­ He played football for The annual dinner o f the Old 13, are from the Lancashire tion more than ever before. Blackburn schoolboys and Blackburnians’ Association will Evening Telegraph and are used For this reason an attempt is ran with Blackburn Har­ be held at Queen Elizabeth’s by kind permission of the being made this month to collect riers. He was captain of Grammar School on Saturday, Editor, Mr Ian A. Jack. The as many communications as Wales schoolboys, and at December 21. The chief guest pictures on page 13 are from possible under one cover. Cambridge he was captain will be Sir Percy Lord, chief Lancashire Life and are used by Exactly how much the revised of his college football team. education officer o f Lancashire. kind permission of the Editor, subscriptions are likely to be is Mr Victor Zorian. for the present a matter of spec­ Many people have worked ulation. The committee will hard and given generous and discuss the question in detail KITE MEMORIAL PRIZE willing help in the production of and the matter will certainly A prize is to be established mes, explained that the intention this issue, and M a g i s t e r is come before an annual general at Southampton University in was to finance a special study grateful to all o f them. meeting of the association. In memory of Oliver Kite, an Old each year by a student in the the meantime comments will be Blackburnian who died in June. Department of Zoology at South­ Magnificent seven welcomed for publication in A fund to endow it has been ampton, with which Major Kite M a g is t e r . launched with an initial donation worked closely on his last tele­ Seven Old Blackburnians gain­ by Southern Independent Tele­ vision series. ed first-class honours degrees this vision, and it is hoped that public Cheques and postal orders year. They are: J. Astley, subscriptions will be sufficient to should be made payable to R. Doughty, N. L. Hanson, Church service enable the award to be made “ The Oliver Kite Memorial J. R. Holmes, D. Haworth, The Old Blackburnians’ each year in perpetuity. Prize,” and all donations should P. F. Snowden and R. P. Vlies. annual church service will be Major Kite, a world-famous be sent to : The Oliver Kite The headmaster, Mr D. J. held at Four Lane Ends Con­ angler and naturalist, appeared Memorial Prize, Southern In­ Coulson, said: “ This is a gregational Church, Blackburn, in many Southern programmes. dependent Television, South­ magnificent achievement.” at 3 p.m. on Sunday, December Mr Jack Hargreaves, Southern’s ampton, S09 4YQ. Details, page 12 22. assistant controller of program­ Obituary, page 2 2 MAGISTER NOVEMBER 1968 Obituary I .. WILLIAM OLIVER KITE ENTWISLE The Rev William Entwisle, Major Oliver Kite, soldier, languages and he hoped to go on author, angler, and naturalist, chaplain of Botley’s Park Hosp­ to Manchester University and -• 1 ital, Chertsey, Surrey, died in died while fishing the Polhamp- become a teacher, but the war ton stretch o f the River Test at St Peter’s Hospital, Chertsey, on intervened and he went into the March 23, 1968, aged 62. Overton, Hampshire, on June 15, Army. He served with the 1968. He was 47. Royal Engineers in Burma, Mal­ Mr Entwisle attended Queen He was a world-famous auth­ aya, Siam, Singapore, and India, Elizabeth’s Grammar School ority on fly fishing and became and was twice mentioned in from 1916 to 1919. He chose widely known through his tele­ despatches. accountancy as his profession and served articles in Blackburn, vision programmes on angling In the years after the war he and the countryside. He had but he later moved to London served in many parts o f the and was working as senior audit fished in five continents and 41 world and extended his know­ countries. As a boy he caught clerk for a firm there when he ledge of languages. He eventu­ felt the vocation of the ministry. his first trout on bread paste, ally spoke Welsh, French, Italian, % and during war service in Spanish, German, Swedish, Nor­ He was ordained deacon in Burma he fished in the Irawaddy wegian, Flemish, Urdu, Hind­ a severe heart attack. He re­ 1936 and priest in 1937 at with a bamboo pole, army button ustani, and a language of West covered during the following Blackburn. He served as curate thread, and a bent pin. Africa. He also had some months, but he did not return to at St Cuthbert’s Church,Darwen, He once landed some spectac­ acquaintance with Polish and England until 1957 and he did until 1938, when he became ular catches at midnight in Lap­ Russian. so in the knowledge that his curate of St Paul’s Church, Marton. He was vicar of St land, and on another occasion he In 1953 he returned to England active military career was over. Peter’s Church, South Shore, baffled viewers by fishing blind­ to lead the Commonwealth con­ He made his home on Salis­ Blackpool, from 1940 to 1948 fold with an unbaited hook. He tingent in the Coronation pro­ bury Plain and bought a cottage claimed that if an angler knew and of Ribbleton from 1948 to cession, and in the following by the river at Netheravon. For 1956, when he was appointed his river thoroughly fish could year he attended the Staff College the next eight years he was be caught like that—and he chaplain of Botley’s Park Hosp­ at Camberley, passing out with responsible for the writing of ital. landed six within an hour to honours. At about this time he infantry training manuals at the prove his point. transferred from the Royal Eng­ School of Infantry, Warminster, He had been appointed rural As a professional soldier he ineers to the East Lancashire but his writing was not confined dean of Chertsey by the Bishop led a remarkably full life, rich Regiment, since it was the regi­ to the art of war; his articles on of Guildford and was taken ill in adventure, and few men could ment of the area he regarded as fishing and the countryside began and admitted to hospital only match the variety of his activities home. In addition to his many to appear in several magazines, two days before the day chosen or the breadth of his experience. other talents he was an entomolo­ and in 1963 he published for his induction. He was for He will always be remembered gist, and the Army made good “ Nymph Fishing in Practice.” many years financial secretary o f the rural deanery, and was with admiration for his skill as a use of his knowledge for pur­ The book led to a television fisherman and affection for his poses of research. also chairman o f the Joint interview, the first of his many Council o f Emly and Chertsey warmth, kindness, and unfailing At the beginning of 1955 he television appearances. He made good humour. Deaneries’ Association for Social was posted to Bulford and for more than 230 appearances in Work and editor of Botley’s Park Oliver William Alfred Kite was the first time became familiar Southern Independent Televi­ Bulletin, a monthly magazine. born on November 27, 1920, in with the rivers and countryside sion programmes, including ‘Day the little Monmouthshire village o f Wiltshire, the county of his by Day’, the ‘Country Boy’ He was treasurer o f the o f Castleton. There he spent his forefathers. In 1956 he became series, which was shown nation­ Church of England Hospital childhood and youth, and he a member of the Officers’ Fishing ally, ‘Natural History of a Sum­ Chaplains’ Fellowship, on whose attended Bassaleg Grammar Association, o f which he was mer Holiday’, and his own series, executive he also served, and School until the summer of 1937, later to be chairman. ‘In Kite’s Country’, which ran was secretary o f the Fellowship’s when his family moved to Black­ to 115 editions. Guildford diocesan branch. In the summer of that same burn and he entered Queen His wife died in August, 1967. year he went to Maralinga, South In 1966 he won a special award Elizabeth’s, where he spent two at the National Festival o f Nature He is survived by a son, Mr years. Australia, as an observer at a Peter Entwisle, o f Twyford, nuclear test, and it was while he Films for his programme, ‘Sum­ Berkshire, and a daughter, Mrs He had a marvellous gift for was in Australia that he suffered mer in Kite’s Country’, which was filmed in the valley of the Marion Lack, who lives in River Wylye. Earlier this year'—- Freetown, Sierra Leone. with Ted Channell, his regular In Kite’s country cameraman—he completed his This poem was w ritte n "as a tribute to Major Kite by first colour film, ‘Oliver Kite’s one o f his colleagues in South Fawley’, which was about the GEORGE ern Television. wild life at the Esso refinery. A friendly smile, a slow hullo And all these things with us he shared He lectured at Salisbury Made cares recede, they could College of Further Education and WALMSLEY not be So gaily and so generously. gave talks and film shows to While such a welcome bade us With him we stood, with him many clubs and societies. His Mr George Walmsley, head­ go we shared fame spread abroad: he was a master of Wensley Fold Church member of the Flyfishers Club of England Junior School, Black­ And rest awhile, in Kite’s Within his realm, his Kite’s and he was elected to the Inter­ Country. Country. burn, died suddenly at his home national Fario Club in Paris in on December 12, 1967, aged 60. To watch with him through Increasing, ebbing, weeping tide succession to Hemingway. He sun and snow Mr Walmsley was a pupil at His river ran at last to sea. retired from the Army in 1965. Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar What time he told zohat he Did he not say, at riverside, Major Kite, who lived at School from 1919 to 1925. After could see White Owl Cottage, High Street, studying for three years at Bede Where’er I am, that’s Kite’s And, unassuming, tried to show Netheravon, leaves a widow, College, Durham, he taught in Country ? Manchester and later in Burnley What life is like in Kite’s Mrs Norah Kite, and a daughter, Country. So may we sometimes pause to Miss Louise Kite. He is also until April, 1931, when he dream survived by his mother, Mrs returned to Blackburn as a The butterfly on thistle top, Nora Old. teacher at the former Church of And, dreaming, know that The rising fish, the bumbling The funeral took place priv­ England Central School. He somewhere he bee, ately at Fittleton Church on had been headmaster of Wensley Fold School for 23 years. So many things to cry him Still takes delight in hedge and June 18, and a memorial service stop, stream, was held at All Saints Church, M r Walmsley, who lived at Netheravon, on July 7. It was 99 Lambeth Street, Blackburn, Held him in thrall, in Kite’s Eternal grown, in Kite’s attended by more than two leaves a widow and two married Country, Country. thousand people. children. NOVEMBER 1 9 6 8 MAGISTER 3 GEORGE WILLIAM CRUST

Mr William Crust, senior music, and shortly after his GILLIBRAND warden and lecturer in music at arrival also became a warden. Bretton Hall College of Educa­ After one term he accepted the tion, Wakefield, died in hospital Mr George Gillibrand, a post of senior warden, which he at Wakefield on December 27, former Mayor of Blackburn and combined with work in the music 1967, aged 36. a former governor of Queen school. His contribution to the musical life o f the college in­ Elizabeth’s Grammar School, He was a man who contributed died at his home in Blackburn cluded responsibility for music much to music in Blackburn, in the estate chapel. on May 25, 1968, aged 67. notably at St Matthew’s Church, Mr Gillibrand was Mayor in where he was appointed organist A sensitive musician, he com­ 1961-62 and as a Conservative and choirmaster at the age of 16. manded the respect and admir­ represented St Mark’s ward on He started a career in industry, ation of staff and students. His Blackburn Town Council from but his musical talents would not special interests lay in conduct­ 1947 to 1964. He took a keen be denied and he resumed his ing, composition, the organ, and interest in education and was formal education to become a teaching, and to these he brought teacher. In that profession he the enthusiasm and the quality of for nine years vice-chairman of conduct of municipal business Blackburn education committee. won the respect and affection of musicianship which character­ would be swift and to the point. all who knew him. ised all that he did. His gifts as He was a governor of Queen He was not the first o f his family Elizabeth’s from 1954 to 1966 a teacher enabled him to com­ to take part in the public life of William Crust was born in municate to others his own and was also a governor o f St Blackburn: his great-grandfather Mary’s College. He will be Blackburn on February 16, 1931. feeling for music, and the per­ was present at the inauguration He received his early education formances of the chapel choir particularly remembered as the ceremony o f the first Mayor of founder of Blackburn Common at St Matthew’s primary school were distinguished by the high Blackburn in 1851, and his and came to Queen Elizabeth’s standards which he set. Good Trust Fund. grandfather was an agent for in 1942. He was a pupil of Mr As senior warden, his influence George Gillibrand came of an Sir Harry Hornby. Thomas L. Duerden and a keen old Blackburn family: there was felt throughout the college, member of Blackburn Music and in a comparatively short have been Gillibrands in Rams- He established Blackburn Society. He left the School in greave and Blackburn for 600 Common Good Trust Fund in space of time he made a deep 1948 but maintained a close and lasting impression. He years, and he was proud to claim May, 1962, towards the end of connection and wrote the music that the College of Heralds could his mayoral year. During his combined a sympathetic and for the Dramatic Society’s pro­ understanding nature with a trace his family back to the mayoralty he had come across duction of “ The Comedy of thirteenth century. The arms of many cases of hardship that capacity for hard work, and Errors ” in 1950. In 1951, when devoted himself untiringly to Gillibrand hang in Samlesbury were not met by existing welfare he was only 20, he conducted a Hall and bear the date 1305. He sources, and the trust was set up the needs and problems of memorable performance of Han­ others, winning the confidence was proud to be an Englishman, with the object of providing a del’s “ Messiah.” and he always liked St George’s fund which could render immed­ of all with whom he came into Day to be commemorated in iate assistance to these cases. For five years he worked at contact. proper fashion. An appeal was launched to which British Northrop. He then went As a colleague he is missed for the Corporation and many firms He had been in business in to St John’s College, York, and the warmth and friendliness of and individuals have subscribed Blackburn for almost 50 years. qualified as a teacher, after which his personality, his pleasant over the years, and since the He set himself up as a vulcaniser he taught successively in Padi- manner, his sense of humour, trust’s foundation more than and tyre dealer when he was 20 ham and Leeds and was music his sincerity, his integrity, and 300 people and families have master at St Hilda’s Church of for the deep love of music which and became the owner of 36 received help. petrol filling stations in the North England Girls’ Secondary M od­ was so much a part o f him. ern School in Blackburn. At and Midlands. He lived away He was one of the original He married first, in 1957, Miss from Blackburn for over 10 years, this time he was organist at members o f Blackburn Arts several Blackburn churches, in­ Winifred Lynas, of Loughbor­ but returned in 1941 to found Club and was president from ough, who died in 1962, and Gillibrand’s (Rubber Manufac­ cluding St Thomas’s and St 1953 until his death. Probably John’s, and when Mr Duerden second, in August, 1967, Miss turers) Ltd., of Crossfield Mill, his most important contribution Susan Harrison, of Blackburn, Grimshaw Park. Here he devel­ retired as cathedral organist he to the club’s well-being was the acted as organist until Mr John who survives him. He is also oped his rubber manufacturing part he played in negotiating for survived by his parents. A business and sent products to all Bertalot was appointed to the the purchase of its present post. funeral service at St Stephen’s parts o f the world. premises in 1960-61. He had Church, Little Harwood, on His interest in local politics been a Fellow of the Royal He went to Bretton Hall in January 2 was followed by burial took concrete form with his Society of St George since 1949, September, 1965, as lecturer in at Pleasington. election to the council. When and was also a member o f the parliamentary electoral bound­ Friends of Samlesbury Hall and aries were altered in 1949 he of Blackburn Society of Anti­ became chairman of Blackburn quaries. FRANK CHALK West Constituency Conservative Association, but he lost the He took a close interest in After recovering well from a camouflage sergeant in the Royal office later when more boundary Blackburn Cathedral. In 1959 major chest operation in July Air Force before moving to changes moved three wards on he presented two 6Jtft-high stand­ last year, Mr Frank Chalk, of Cradley Heath, where he became the west side of Blackburn into ard lights to the Cathedral in 59 Lansdowne Road, Bolton, a Scoutmaster and also People’s the Darwen division. memory of his parents and in caught influenza and died on Warden. 1961 he gave a silver chalice. He was a man o f forthright December 18, 1967, aged 56. Following a spell in Bristol, These gifts joined a silver He was a pupil at Queen Eliza­ views and was never afraid to chalice presented to the parish he returned north to Bolton, speak his mind, but he possessed beth’s Grammar School from where he lived for the last 13 church by one of his ancestors, 1925 to 1928. a keen sense of humour and had Edward Gillibrand, in 1640. years. Golf was his game and a very kindly side to his disposi­ Born in Russia, Frank came to he was social secretary and a tion. Besides serving as vice- Mr Gillibrand, who lived at Queen Elizabeth’s on transfer member of the council at Dun- chairman o f the education com­ Arley Close, Wyfordby Avenue, from Chorley Grammar School. scar G olf Club. mittee, on which he is remem­ Blackburn, leaves a widow, Mrs He was a former chorister and a A breezy, red-haired extrovert, bered as an able and considerate Annie Constance Gillibrand, a member of the Scout troop at Frank Chalk set a fine example colleague, from 1951 to 1960, he daughter, Mrs Vera Stevenson, Blackburn Cathedral. o f cheerful good nature and was a member of the civic devel­ and three grandchildren. A kindliness too rarely seen these opment committee and played a funeral service at St Silas’s After starting work with Wal- days. He leaves a widow and major part in schemes for the Church on May 29 was followed pamur, Darwen, as a chemist, three sons. redevelopment o f the town by cremation at Pleasington. he did wartime service as a E.D. centre. He was noted for his firm control o f meetings at which he presided, and it was generally M a g i s t e r wishes to thank all those who so kindly contributed information for reckoned that with Councillor these obituaries. Their help is greatly appreciated. Gillibrand in the chair the 4 MAGISTER NOVEMBER 1968 ROBERT E. RONALD W. WHALLEY Mr Ronald W. Whalley, prob­ Blackburn, for whom he worked SHARPLES ably the last man in Blackburn until about 1940. entitled to wear the wings of the The great interest of his life, Royal Flying Corps, died sud­ apart from his family, was Mr Robert Everard Sharpies, denly at his home on April 8, aviation. He was a member of headmaster o f the Cathedral 1968, aged 71. the Royal Air Force Volunteer School of St Paul, Blackburn, He was the second son of Reserve and he always used to died in hospital at Blackburn on Mr and Mrs J. J. Whalley. His try to see the various flying August 24, 1968, aged 60. father was a cotton manufacturer circuses that toured the country Mr Sharpies was a pupil at and a well-known sportsman; between the wars. Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar his mother, daughter of a Man­ He was summoned to London School from September 1921 to chester cotton merchant, was also in 1938 but failed to pass a July 1922 and subsequently prominent in local sporting medical examination for flying attended Accrington Grammar circles. Their elder son, H. W. duties because of his First School. Whalley, attended Queen Eliza­ World War wounds, which still beth’s and was believed to be troubled him from time to time. He studied at St Mark and the youngest captain in the East When the Local Defence Volun­ St John’s Training College, Lancashire Regiment when he teers were formed he joined London, for two years and was killed at Gallipoli. immediately and was initially returned to Blackburn in the captain of ‘A ’ Company. He soon autumn of 1936 as a teacher at Ronald Worthington Whalley became adjutant, and when the Salesbury Church o f England was born on January 3, 1897, Home Guard was placed on a School. He taught at various and attended Queen Elizabeth’s from 1906 to 1909. He went on proper basis he became the Blackburn schools during the full-time adjutant, relinquishing next ten years until in September president of the Inter-Club to Holmwood School, Southport, his job with Loxhams to do so. 1946 he joined the staff of Four Photographic Alliance. and also attended Sedbergh Lane Ends School. There he He was also a former president School. As a sportsman he was He rejoined the Royal Air remained until the end of 1955, and life member of the Lanca­ keen on athletics and played Force in 1941 and spent the rest when he was appointed head­ shire and Cheshire Photographic rugby; he was one of the first of the war as a flight lieutenant master at St Paul’s. Union and had been one o f the members of Blackburn Rugby on flying control duties, firstly in Club. Bomber Command and later in Mr Sharpies won many dis­ senior judges on the union’s panel since 1953. He had also Early in the First World War Training Command. When he tinctions in photography, on was at Scampton he was associ­ which he was an acknowledged been associated with Blackburn he joined the Royal Marines Camera Club and was a former Artillery and was stationed at ated with some of the historic authority, and for 23 years he Lancaster bomber raids. lectured in the subject at Black­ president of Darwen Photo­ Portsmouth. Having transferred burn College of Technology and graphic Association. to the Royal Flying Corps and He received campaign medals Design. He founded the college He served as chairman of trained as a pilot, he was posted in both wars. He was very photographic society, and was its Blackburn Teachers’ Committee to No. 70 Squadron in France proud of his Royal Flying Corps president. for Visual Aids in Education and and flew Sopwith Camels. He wings— similar to Royal Air was a member of the committee was shot down in 1918, injuring Force wings, but with the letters He was an Associate of the set up to advise on the teaching both legs, and he eventually left RFC under the crown. Institute of Incorporated Photo­ of English in Blackburn schools. hospital in 1919. After the war he set up his graphers, an Associate of the He was closely associated with Since he was in the Royal own business as an agent, Royal Photographic Society, and Blackburn Cathedral, where he Flying Corps he automatically selling particularly to wholesale a Fellow o f the Royal Society of was a sidesman. became a founder member of the grocers and provision merchants Arts. He was the first Blackburn Royal Air Force when it was throughout North Lancashire. photographer to be appointed to As a young man he played formed by merging the Royal He never really retired but just the national judging panel o f the football for the Old Accring- Flying Corps and the Royal took things a little more quietly Photographic Alliance of Great tonians and was several times Naval Air Service in 1918. He as the years went by. Britain, and he was a past chosen in Lancashire Amateur League representative teams. held the rank of lieutenant. Mr Whalley, who lived at Mr Sharpies, who lived at Between the wars he spent 46 The Croft, Blackburn, leaves 26 Wellington Street St John’s, some time farming and some a widow, Mrs E. M. Whalley, Blackburn, leaves a widow, Mrs time in the family business of and a son, Mr John R. Whalley, HARRALL C. 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Mr Harrall Crossley Banister, formerly joint managing director GEORGE GRAHAM LEWNEY of Banister Bros., of Bee Mill, Mr Graham Lewney, who sity, where he read mathematics, He is remembered as a thor­ Ribchester, was killed when his taught at Queen Elizabeth’s physics, and chemistry and was a oughly reliable colleague, always car crashed into a ravine in the Grammar School for 38 years pupil of Rutherford. During the helpful and co-operative. Canary Islands on January 25, and was housemaster of Raleigh First World War he worked in Out of school he liked reading 1968. He was 62. for almost all that time, died in the shipyards at Barrow-in- and was a keen supporter of Blackburn Royal Infirmary on Furness, and he returned to Blackburn Rovers. He devoted Mr Banister, who lived at 9 October 12, 1968. He was 74. Manchester to complete his a lot of time to his allotment on West Beach, Lytham, had been studies and take his degree. He Revidge. He used to speak of his on holiday with his wife in the “ Jud,” as he was known to also gained his Diploma in Edu­ “ strawberry patch ” ; in fact, he Canary Islands since before his colleagues in the staff room cation. was quite a successful gardener Christmas. Mrs Banister was and to the many thousands of He came to Queen Elizabeth’s and grew vast quantities of other not with her husband when the boys he taught, belonged to that immediately afterwards, in Sept­ produce besides strawberries. He accident happened. dedicated generation of teachers ember, 1920, and was appointed retired from Queen Elizabeth’s who have made Queen Eliza­ housemaster of Raleigh in the in the summer of 1958, and he He was born in Blackburn beth’s the school it is today. and attended Queen Elizabeth’s following year. had an active and enjoyable ret­ He did not simply teach: he He retained all his life a deep irement. Grammar School from 1917 to advised, he exhorted, he encour­ 1922. During the Second World affection for the Lake District: Mr Lewney, who lived at aged. He was, like all good it was his home country and he 28 Albany Road, Blackburn, War he was a captain in the schoolmasters, a friend and com­ army and saw service in India. returned there often, walking or leaves a widow, Mrs Hilda May panion to the boys he taught. fishing. In his youth he had Lewney, and a son, Mr Gerald He was a keen angler and George Graham Lewney was done some wrestling in the Lewney, an Old Blackburnian golfer and had been a member of born at Dalton-in-Furness on Cumberland and Westmorland (1933-43) who is married, with Clitheroe Angling Club and November 10, 1893. He was style, and he won a silver watch two children, and teaches at Wilpshire G olf Club. He leaves educated at Ulverston Grammar at the sport when he was at Carisbrooke Grammar School, a widow, a son, and a daughter. School and Manchester Univer­ school. Newport, . NOVEMBER 19 68 MAGISTER g

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Mr Howarth Mr White Booksellers since 1907 Two promoted in Blackburn police Two old boys of Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School were promoted in Blackburn borough police force in May. They 4 and 6 PRESTON NEW At:., ROAD were Inspector Norman Richard Howarth, aged 39, who Telephone 58226 became detective chief inspector and took charge of the Criminal Investigation Department, and Sergeant Colin 40 and 42 DARWEN STREET Fulcher White, aged 41, who became inspector. Mr Howarth, who lives at Telephone 59855 11 Hillcrest Road, Feniscliffe, attended Queen Elizabeth’s from BLACKBURN 1940 to 1945. He spent his two years’ national service in the Royal Air Force police and joined Blackburn borough police force as a constable in 1950. He served on the beat until he moved to clerical duties in the CID in 1955 and later became aliens and firearms officer. He was promoted detective sergeant on operational and M r Woodend special branch duties in 1959 and moved to the patrol section in 1965 when he became inspec­ Now a chief tor, attending Bramshill Police College, Hampshire. Mr Howarth is married and inspector STEADS has a 20-year-old daughter, who Inspector Norman Brian is at college. Woodend, officer in charge of M r White has been juvenile administration at the headquar­ liaison officer and deputy press ters of the Reedley division of liaison officer since 1965. He the Lancashire Constabulary, attended Queen Elizabeth’s from was promoted chief inspector in Suppliers of toffees and candies 1938 to 1943 and joined the May and appointed chief clerk borough treasurer’s department in the Bury division. to more than three generations of Blackburn Corporation when Mr Woodend, who is 36, was he left School. He worked there, a pupil at Queen Elizabeth’s with a break o f two-and-a-half from 1943 to 1947, when he of Grammar School boysi years for service in the Royal joined the Lancashire Constab­ Navy, until 1951, when he ulary as a cadet. After complet­ joined Blackburn borough police ing his national service with the force. Royal Artillery, he rejoined the In 1961 he moved to the com­ Lancashire Constabulary in 1952 munications branch. Later he and served at Ashton-under- DELICIOUS COFFEE and transferred to the traffic section Lyne, Urmston, and Bury before and in 1963 he was promoted moving to Reedley in 1962. He LIGHT MEALS SERVED patrol sergeant. moved to Nelson two years later Mr White, who lives at and after attending Bramshill INiTHE TEAROOM : i; 75 Shear Brow, Blackburn, is Police College, Hampshire, was married and has five children promoted inspector in 1966 — three boys and two girls. before being transferred back to Reedley. inspector Warner M r Woodend, who is married 2 PRESTON NEW ROAD, and has three children, was a The last issue o f M a g i s t e r founder member of the Lanca­ SUDELL CROSS, BLACKBURN omitted to report that Sergeant shire Constabulary motor club James Warner (1943-48) had and was formerly its competition been promoted inspector in secretary. His new address is Blackburn borough police force. 36 Brookdene Road, Unsworth, Our apologies. Bury. NOVEMBER 1 9 6 8 MAGISTER 7 US librarian shows his wife the old home town

Mr Frank Ward, an old boy of Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School who has made his home in the United States, returned to Blackburn for a month’s holiday last summer and brought his wife with him on her first visit to Britain. It was Mr Ward’s third trip home to Blackburn since he emigrated. “ We’d heard so much about your economic situation that we pictured everyone running around in rags! ” he said. “ But this isn’t so at all— it’s like an affluent society.” Mary, his wife, added: “ It was like stepping into another world after what we’d heard.” Mr Ward attended Queen Elizabeth’s from 1941 to 1946 and worked as a cataloguer at Blackburn public library after leaving School. He had been Canon Harding deputy borough librarian at Accrington for a year when, in 1956, the “ spirit of adventure ” Back to QEGS seized him and he emigrated to Canada, taking a job at a library in Ontario. after 38 years A year later he moved to A welcome visitor to Queen Toledo, Ohio, where he now Elizabeth’s Grammar School last lives, and found work as a branch librarian at Toledo public library. May was Canon John Ambrose Harding, of Guernsey. He was In 1965 he started a course at the University of Toledo and grad­ a pupil at Queen Elizabeth’s uated last June with a BA hon­ from 1904 to 1906. ours degree in political science. Canon Harding had travelled During the last university sem­ North to preach at St John’s ester, from November to June, Church, Great Harwood, as the he worked as a reference librarian guest of the vicar, the Rev Edwin in the university library. Mr and Mrs Ward pictured in Blackburn during their Davey, and he took the oppor­ In September he entered the holiday la it summer. tunity to have a look round University of Michigan on a Blackburn and, in particular, his $3,000 scholarship to study for old School—which he had not his master’s degree in library Missing in the Studying the seen for 38 years. science. He hopes eventually He is a much-travelled man. to find a permanent job in a North Pacific problem of From Queen Elizabeth’s he went university library. to Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar Mr and Mrs Ward stayed with Mr Gordon Martin (1949-56) aircraft noise School, Faversham, and then to Mr Ward’s mother in Cherry has been missing since a three- Oxford. He served in India Street and spent a month looking ton trimaran, Pathfinder, cap­ Mr Kenneth Heron (1954-61) during the First World War. up old friends in Blackburn. sized in the North Pacific in is working at the Royal Aircraft He was ordained at Canterbury They also visited Scotland and May. He and three other men Establishment, Farnborough, on Cathedral in 1921 and returned London before returning home were sailing from Japan to a plan to make air travel more to India as a Government to Toledo. Canada. congenial. chaplain in 1926. During the past few months The vessel’s dinghy, which he has been spending much of He was in Burma during the Managing editor was equipped with an outboard his time inside a new noise Japanese invasion and managed of press group motor, has not been found, and analysis chamber in an effort to to escape. Afterwards he con­ it is hoped that M r Martin and find the perfect noise cushion for tinued his work as a garrison Mr Harold Stanley Liversedge his companions were able to passenger cabins in British air­ chaplain, this time in the Luck­ (1939-1943) has been appointed reach land. It is thought that craft. In August he flew to now diocese. managing editor of West Che­ they may have landed on some Libya on another stage of his He has also been in Jamaica, shire Newspapers, part of the isolated coast, possibly that of research. Tasmania, New Zealand, and weekly division of the Liverpool China. The idea is to have just Australia, and was finally rector Daily Post and Echo. enough engine hum to prevent o f a parish in Guernsey. He He joined the group as prod­ passengers overhearing the talk retired in 1965, and lives at uction editor last spring after 12 Housing manager of other people but with no need Plympton Cottage, Rohais, years as assistant northern sports to shout when the engines are Guernsey. editor of The People, Manchest­ at Hull running at peak power. er. Mr Heron went to Bristol He was previously with the Mr John Michael Shaw (1949- University after leaving Queen Lancashire Evening Telegraph, 57), chief administrative officer Elizabeth’s and is now working Brighton post Blackburn; the Manchester Even­ in Blackburn Corporation hous­ for his PhD. His wife, Patricia, M r P. N. Mercer (1947-58) ing News; the News Chronicle; ing department, has been ap­ who is also a graduate, is on has been appointed lecturer in and the Daily Express. He pointed resident housing man­ research work with Ferrantis at electronics at Brighton College lives at 23 Westmorland Road, ager with Kingston-upon-Hull Bracknell. They live at Woking­ of Technology. Sale, Cheshire. Corporation. ham. 8 MAGISTER NOVEMBER 1968

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Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School President : Professor Gordon Manley; chair­ man: Mr J. E. Sagar; vice-chairman: Mr W. E. T. Walsh; secretary: Mr Full range of Exclusive Designs D. I. Forbes; acting sec­ retary : Mr H. King, ‘Garth,’ 5 East Park Ave., Blackburn; treasurer: Mr ALSO LARGE SELECTION OF F. Bury, 67 Queen’s Road, Blackburn. HAND PRINTED WALLPAPERS Flying Officer Catlow Contributions and cor­ respondence are invited and should be sent to All work personally supervised :: Estimates with pleasure the Editor, MAGISTER, Helicopter 49 Kentmere Drive, Cherry Tree, Blackburn. Sales and Showroom: Residence: pilot ‘WILLOW HOUSE’ 182 SHEAR BROW Mullard post MELLOR LANE, MELLOR in Cyprus BLACKBURN BLACKBURN as personnel Phone Mellor 391 Royal Air Force helicopters are playing a vital role in support of the United Nations peace­ officer keeping force in Cyprus. One of the pilots is Flying Officer Mr Ronald George Harrison Michael W. Catlow, who attend­ (1945-53) has been appointed ed Queen Elizabeth’s from 1952 establishment personnel officer at to 1959 and joined the Royal Air the Mullard Simonstone works. Force in 1964. He was previously personnel Flying Officer Catlow joined officer at Mullard Magnetic No. 230 Squadron in 1966 and Components, Southport. has spent seven months in The change meant a big Borneo. When a detachment of increase in responsibility. The No. 230 Squadron took over Southport works employed about duties in Cyprus recently the 600, but the Simonstone factory pilots flew their four single- has over 2,000 employees. engined Whirlwind helicopters Mr Harrison was School vice­ more than 2,300 miles from RAF captain when he was at Queen THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS WINE CLUB Odiham, Hampshire, to RAF Elizabeth’s. He went on to Nicosia in four days with eight Leeds University and was com­ The Club was formed to further the knowledge of stops in France, Italy, and missioned during his national Greece. wines amongst intelligent and interested people by service. regular newsheets, talks, tastings and trips to He joined Mullard’s in 1959 vineyards. Also through their supplies, a large and has worked at the Blackburn selection of recommended wines and spirits can be OB is promoted factory. He was at one time purchased at the lowest possible prices. chairman of the Blackburn In­ There is no membership fee or subscription, Wing Commander dustrial Safety Group. He is tastings are free by invitation and all wines and married, and has a young Squadron Leader Stanley Pom- daughter. spirits purchased by members are at the current fret (1942-49) has been promoted wholesale price or below. Deliveries free anywhere Wing Commander. He joined in the United Kingdom. the Royal Air Force as a national serviceman in 1949 and was W ork starts on Membership of the Club is restricted, but open to all selected for pilot training. He new block Masters of Public, Preparatory and Private Schools, has served as a day and night Parents who currently have pupils at those Schools, fighter pilot and as a flying Construction o f the new block and all Old Boys, Governors and Friends of the instructor. at Queen Elizabeth’s started in School. He was a staff instructor at the the early autumn. Massive con­ crete supports have been sunk Central Flying School in 1956-57 in the lower playground off Send for current newsheet and lists to : and again from 1961 to 1963 as Duke’s Brow, and a vast quantity THE SECRETARY, Officer Commanding Advanced Examining Squadron. In 1964 of earth has been scooped away from the grassy slope which PUBLIC SCHOOLS WINE CLUB he attended the Royal Air runs down to it. CELLAR 133 Force Staff College and was afterwards posted to the Ministry The development fund is THE ARCHES ADDINGTON STREET o f Defence on the staff of the already close to the sum required YORK ROAD LONDON S.E.1. Air Member for Personnel. for the building prgramme. But Since January he has been on any old boys who have not yet WATerloo 1353/4 the staff of the Director-General made their contributions are of Organisation (RAF). urged to do so immediately. NOVEMBER 1968 MAGISTER 11 JOHN FORBES

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Mr George Wade (1947-1952) was the first recipient of Blackburn Junior Chamber of Commerce’s Member of the Year award. M r Wade (above left) is pictured receiving the trophy, a silver salver, from M r Peter Houldsworth, president, as Mr Tony Bullock, president-elect, looks on. FOUR BEES

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‘QEGS for girls’ ATHLETIC HOUSE Northgate— Lord Street, Blackburn. Plans to develop Westholme School, Blackburn, as an independent girls’ grammar school with full sixth-form Telephone 57501 facilities were announced in March. Sixth-form studies will begin in September next year, and the school will eventually cater for more than 500 pupils. The headmaster, Mr A. R. Rouse, said: “ We are aiming at a school similar to Queen Eliza­ Two families beth’s Grammar School, but for girls.” em igrate He added: “ We are the only recognised independent school to Australia for senior girls in this part of Lancashire. We are trying to Mr Stewart R. Duxbury and PROCTER’S satisfy a demand. It is a reaction his wife, Jean, emigrated to to the Government’s education Australia in August. They for policies.” intended to make their home in Sydney. The school is now owned by Westholme School Ltd., a com­ Mr Duxbury (1956-65), who TELEVISION gained an honours degree in pany with charitable status, and COLOUR BLACK & WHITE members of the board have been electrical engineering at Leeds nominated by parents. The University in June, was to take members are: Mr W. I. Woolley up a post in telecommunications (chairman), Canon C. W. D. with the Australian Post Office. Carroll, M rT . Crompton, Mr J. Mr Barrie Heald (1945-50) RENT OR BUY B. Haworth, Mrs H. Ingham, has emigrated to Australia with Mr E. Norcross, Mr J. N. Prest, his wife and four sons. He is and Mr J. Smith. working at the Australian satellite RADIO HI-FI GRAMS The development will cost tracking station at Carnarvon, in £92,500. At the time of the Western Australia. ALL ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES announcement £63,150 had al­ Mr Heald, an electronic en­ ready been raised. A £26,000 gineer, worked for Mullards at appeal may be launched next Blackburn after leaving School year to finance the second phase and spent three years as a wire­ of the project. less operator in the Royal Air Mr Woolley said that it was Force. For the last 13 years he Choose from the best intended to offer scholarships has worked for the BBC in for entry to the Upper School at Bristol and in Cheshire. the age of 11. Mr Prest said All with service that’s proved that in all probability the scholar­ ships would be extended as time New address went on. Mr Thomas L. Duerden, Westholme School was found­ organist emeritus of Blackburn PROCTER’S ed in 1923 by Miss E. H. Single­ Cathedral and formerly director ton as a preparatory school with of music at Queen Elizabeth’s, 86 VICTORIA STREET, BLACKBURN seven pupils. Mr and Mrs Rouse and Mrs Duerden have moved. took over as co-principals in Their new address is Long Acre, January, 1950, with 166 pupils, 48 Ribchester Road, Blackburn; Telephone 55336. and the school now has 323. tel. Blackburn 47101. 12 MAGISTER NOVEMBER 1968 De grees and things . . .

The following old boys of J. R. Edmundson (1957-64) graduated C. H. Land (1948-57) awarded Diploma Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar BSc hons. chemistry, Durham Univ­ of the Royal College of Obstetrics ersity. and Gynaecology. School have gained academic N. T. Edwards (1956-63) graduated BA I. F. Law (1958-65) awarded teacher’s or professional qualifications: hons. French, Manchester University; certificate, The College, Chester; joined Whinney Murray, chartered joined staff of St James’s Church of accountants, of Manchester. England Primary School, Blackburn. A. Alliste (1958-64) graduated BSc hons. D. I. Forbes (1954-63) passed Part 2 of J. B. Leeming (1951-58) awarded PhD metallurgy, Newcastle upon Tyne the Law Society’s qualifying exam­ for research in fishery biology, Liver­ University; appointed to graduate ination. pool University. traineeship with the Joseph Lucas J. F. Forbes (1951-61) graduated BSc P. Longman (1957-64) graduated BSc Group. hons. civil engineering, Swansea civil engineering, Glasgow University; R. D. Allsup (1955-62) awarded a University. joined staff of Hertfordshire County Science Research Council research J. A. Foster (1957-65) graduated BSc Council. studentship for distinguished work hons. colour chemistry, Leeds Univ­ D . M . Martin (1958-65) graduated BA in civil engineering, Leeds University. ersity; joined Viyella International hons. physics, St Catherine’s College, P. J. Astley (1955-62) gained PhD as process technician. Oxford. electrochemistry, Newcastle upon R. Maltby (1948-53) passed primary Tyne University; joined Imperial examination for Fellow of Faculty of Metals Ltd.,Birmingham, as research Anaesthetics of Royal College of chemist. Surgeons. J. Astley (1958-65) graduated BA C. L. Mercer (1947-62) graduated BA first-class hons. zoology, biology, and hons. geography, St Peter’s College, theology, Downing College, Cam­ Oxford. bridge; awarded a college prize. M. Neild (1957-63) graduated BTech Mr Robert M. Ibbotson K. Aspin (1958-65) awarded teacher’s applied physics, Brunei University. certificate, St Martin’s College, G. G. Nixon (1958-65) graduated BA (1953-62) has graduated Lancaster; accepted for Voluntary hons. French and German, Notting­ MB, BS at Guy’s Hospital, Service Overseas at Madras Christian ham University; joined accountancy London, and has been awar­ College School, India. staff of Legal and General Assurance J. Barker (1958-64) graduated BSc hons. Co. Ltd. ded an honours diploma in biology, Durham University; joined A. P. Parkinson (1957-65) graduated biochemistry. He has been Pfizer’s Ltd. BSc hons. physics, Leeds University; elected a Member of the N. Barton (1958-65) graduated BA joined operational research staff of hons. geography, Fitzwilliam College, Milk Marketing Board. Royal College of Surgeons Cambridge. S. G. Parkinson (1958-65) graduated and a Licentiate of the D . E. Bland (1952-59) awarded PhD, BSc. computer sciences, Manchester Royal College of Physicians Sheffield University. University; joined circuit technology A. Bleasdale (1954-59) passed final department, English Electric Com­ and has been appointed a examination o f the Royal Institution puters Ltd., Kidsgrove, Staffordshire. house physician at Guy’s of Chartered Surveyors. K. S. Pemberton (1958-65) graduated Hospital. B. Bolton (1958-65) graduated BSc BSc hons. chemical engineering, special hons. entomology, Imperial Leeds University; joined general College, London; awarded Associate- chemicals division of Laporte Indus­ and economics, University College ship of the Royal College of Science; tries Ltd. Oxford. elected Fellow of the Royal Entom­ I. Pickup (1956-63) awarded major M. Stirrup (1960-66) gained Poetry ological Society. state studentship for distinguished Society’s highest Shakespearean D. R. Bolton (1957-64) graduated BA work in the French department, award, with honours. hons. modern and medieval lang­ Leeds University. R. Thompson (1956-63) awarded MSc uages, Queens’ College, Cambridge. E. Race (1959-64) graduated BSc statistics, Newcastle upon Tyne G. Bond (1959-65) awarded Associate- dyeing, Leeds University; appointed University. ship o f the Royal College of Music. textile technologist with Stevensons P. R. Vlies (1955-60) graduated BA (Dyers) Ltd., Derby. first-class hons. natural sciences, A. J. Robinson (1956-64) graduated BSc Pembroke College, Cambridge; elect­ agriculture, Newcastle University. ed Scholar of Pembroke. Mr Peter Lamster (1958-65) I. D. Sagar (1955-61) graduated BA F. J. Ward (1941-46) graduated BA has graduated LLB hons. economics, Manchester University. hons. political science, Toledo Univ­ J. I. Sharp (1957-65) graduated BA ersity, Ohio. (London) at the Manchester hons. psychology, Hatfield College, P. S. Watson (1957-63) graduated College of Commerce. He Durham University; joined pro­ BArch. hons., Sheffield University. is now studying for the gramme operations, BBC. R. Whitehead (1940-44) elected P. D. Simm (1957-63) graduated BVSc, Associate of the Textile Institute. Law Society’s final exam­ Liverpool University; elected mem­ I. R. Wilkinson (1954-59) passed with ination. ber of the Royal College of Veterin­ distinction the final examination of ary Surgeons; joined British United the Chartered Institute of Loss Turkeys, Chester. Adjusters; awarded prize for most P. H. Gaskill (1955-63) elected to a meritorious paper in 1967 examin­ by-fellowship, Downing College, ations. Cambridge. I<. I. Wilkinson (1953-60) awarded PhD G. D. Hall (1953-59) graduated BD for research in elementary particle (London external); ordained to the physics, Oxford University. Methodist ministry. D. I. Wilkinson (1955-65) awarded N. L. Hanson (1958-65) graduated teacher’s certificate; joined staff of BEng first-class hons. civil engineer­ Ingram Secondary Boys’ School, ing, Liverpool University; appointed Croydon. Mr David Graham Whalley assistant engineer, Basildon Develop­ G. D. Wood (1956-63) graduated BSc (1955-83) has qualified as a ment Corporation. hons. mechanical engineering, Salford doctor at St Andrews Uni­ M. O. Hardacre (1957-65) awarded University. teacher’s certificate, St John’s College, versity, graduating MB, York; joined staff of Priory School, ChB. He has been appoint­ Dunstable. ed a houseman at Perth B. Harker (1956-62) graduated BVM S, Chief laboratory Glasgow Veterinary Medicine and Royal Infirmary. Surgery College; appointed house surgeon, Glasgow Veterinary College. technician D. Haworth (1955-65) graduated BSc first-class hons. computer science, Mr Alan J. Lord (1942-47) has I. Boswell (1956-61) graduated BSc Manchester University; joined Inter­ Mr Stuart Ormerod (1956- been appointed chief laboratory hons. mechanical engineering, City national Computers and Tabulators. University, London. W. S. Higson (1957-65) graduated BSc 62) has graduated MB, ChB technician for Preston and Chor- E. Collins (1958-65) graduated BSc hons. chemical engineering, Man­ at Glasgow University. He ley Hospital Management Com­ pharmacy, T echnical chester University Institute of Science is an acting surgeon lieut­ mittee. College. and Technology. E. C. Doran (1958-65) graduated BA M. C. Holgate (1956-64) graduated BA enant in the Royal Navy Mr Lord worked in Blackburn hons. economics, Lancaster Univ­ hons. modern languages, Durham and is spending six months group hospitals from the time ersity. University. each at hospitals in Glas­ R. Doughty (1958-65) graduated BA J. R. Holmes (1958-65) graduated BSc he left School. He was latterly first-class hons. German, Downing first-class hons. physics3 Imperial gow and Bristol before he chief technician at Queen’s Park College, Cambridge; awarded an College, London. begins five years’ naval Hospital. exhibition and college prize. P. L. Ide (1958-64) graduated LLB, service. D. Dunn (1958-65) awarded Dip.Ed. University College, London; to be (Music), Goldsmith’s College, Lon­ articled to the Tow n Clerk of don. Rochdale. S. W . Slater (1957-64) graduated BSc Southampton Chair S. R. Duxbury (1956-65) graduated B. James (1960-62) passed Part 2 of the (Tech.), University of Wales Institute BSc hons. electrical engineering, Institute of Chartered Accountants o f Science and Technology; appointed Dr D. W. Barron (1946-53) Leeds University. final examination. development chemist with Scapa has been elected to the Chair of M. H. Eccles (1956-61) graduated BSc R. J. Jones (1958-64) graduated BA Dryers Ltd. hons. mechanical engineering, Salford hons. theoretical physics, Downing P. F. Snowden (1963-65) graduated BA Computer Science at South­ University. College, Cambridge. first-class hons. philosophy, politics, ampton University. NOVEMBER 1968 MAGISTER 13 Old Blacks have cocktails at the House of Lords

Lord Woolley of Hatton gave a reception and cocktail party at the House of Lords in June for the London branch o f the Old Blackburnians’ Association. M ore than 70 old boys and their wives and guests attended. The party was held in the Cholmondeley Room of the The pictures on this page House of Lords and those present originally appeared in Lan­ cashire Life for August, were also able to enjoy their Lord Woolley greets Mr and Mrs Coulson. drinks on the Peers’ Terrace 1968. Copies can be ob­ overlooking the Thames. tained from the Circula­ E. B. Norman, and M r H. L-Mr D. H. R. Brearley, M r and Mrs J. tion Manager,Withy Grove, Schollick. Calderbank, M r and Mrs B. O. Corbett, The arrangements . for the Manchester 4. Present from Blackburn were Mr Mr and Mrs W. L. Crossley, Mr and William Hare, chairman of the gover­ Mrs J. D. Foster, Mr and Mrs H. evening were made by the Hargreaves, M r and Mrs R. Haworth, president of the London branch, nors, and Mrs. Hare; M r and Mrs taken on a conducted tour of the Coulson; M r Harry King, senior Mr G. Haymes, Mr and Mrs N. T. Mr H. Brogden, who is head­ House of Lords. chemistry master and acting secretary Holden, Mr and Mrs C. Houghton, Mr and Mrs R. Isherwood, Mr J. C. master o f Brighton, Hove, and It was a magnificent and of the association, and Mrs King; Mr Lancaster, Dr and Mrs A. J. Mudd, Sussex Grammar School. Eric Sagar, chairman, and Mrs Sagar; Sir Benjamin Ormerod, M r and Mrs M r memorable occasion for which and M r and Mrs Tom Sharratt. Brogden proposed a toast to the organisers deserve high P. N. Price, Dr and Mrs F. Ridehalgh, Queen Elizabeth’s, and the head­ praise. Blackburn High School Old Girls’ M r and Mrs G. Smith, M r T . I<. South- Association was represented by Mrs worth, M r E. Stancliffe, Major and Mrs master, Mr Douglas J. Coulson Mrs Barbara Castle, M P for Black­ A. C. Adcock and Mr Adcock and H. Stancliffe, M r F. A. Stonehouse, responded. burn, and M r Fred Blackburn, M P for Mrs J. Hudson and Mr Hudson. The M r and Mrs C. W. Strack, M r and Mrs Stalybridge and Hyde, were unable to be guests also included M r W. H. Butler, M. W. Taylor, Mr and Mrs T. Taylor, Guests were given a warm present. Apologies were also received secretary of the Lancastrian Association. M r and Mrs T . E. Tomlinson, M r F. welcome by Lord and Lady from Professor J. Varey, chairman of the Tyson, M r and M rs R. Vipond, M r and London branch; Mr K. M. Knott, Members of the London branch who Mrs F. M cl. Walker, M r and Mrs N. E. Woolley, tand Mr and Mrs , Brog- treasurer; and Mr F. Coggins, Mr J. attended were: Mr and Mrs H. Abel; Watson, Lt-Col. and Mrs J. Whitaker, den3 and before they left were Lee, Mr T. Gibson, Mr T. Holden, M r and Mrs L. P. Bamford, M r and Mrs and M r and Mrs H . Wilkinson.

Mr and Mrs Tomlinson (centre) with M r and Airs Isherwood. Mr Haworth (left), Dr Ridehalgh, and Mr Foster.

Above: Mr and Mr Hare. (left) with M r and Mrs Sagar. 14 MAGISTER NOVEMBER 1968 Mr Lund gives Lecturer is chief staff lessons guest at Oxford in first aid A 14-year-old boy became a Mr Michael J. Beetham, an old boy of Queen Elizabeth’s real-life patient for 19 o f the Grammar School who is now a lecturer in mathematics at masters at Queen Elizabeth’s. St Andrews University, was chief guest at the thirty-third They were attending the final session of a first-aid course run annual dinner of the Oxford branch of the Old Blackburn- by Mr Derek Lund, the School ians’ Association, which was held at St Catherine’s College, marshal, when the boy fell on Oxford, on Saturday, February 24, 1968. steps outside the School and broke his leg in two places. Among those in the Blackburn party were Mr William Hare, REGIONAL Mr Lund took two of the chairman of the governors; Mr masters to give first aid to the Norman Jepson, vice-chairman; REPORTS boy while the others watched Mr E. C. Marsden and Alderman from windows. Later, he said: R. H. G. Horne, governors; Mr Blackburnians who had gone on “ I demonstrated how to im­ Douglas J. Coulson, headmaster; to that ancient university. He M r C ollow mobilise a fractured leg in such Mr Fred Bury, second master, thought that such a gathering awkward circumstances. All the senior mathematics master, and might fill a college hall—whether masters naturally appreciated treasurer o f the association; Magdalen or Christ Church he KEITH COLLOW bow important it was to keep up Mr Eric Sagar, association chair­ could not be sure—and hoped a young patient’s spirits by re­ man; Mr Harry King, senior that it would not be long before assuring him that he was in good chemistry master and immediate such an event was arranged. GOES INTO hands and not in any great past chairman o f the association; danger. Our job was done by the The twenty-fifth annual dinner Mr Ronald Hunter, School bur­ time the ambulance arrived. It of the Cambridge branch of the INDUSTRY sar; and Lieutenant-Commander was a coincidence that just before Old Blackburnians’ Association Martin Fletcher, director of the the boy fell the masters were was held at the Royal Cambridge Mr Charles Keith Collow, School’s quatercentenary appeal learning how to give first aid campaign. Hotel, Cambridge, on the pre­ chief youth employment officer in for a broken leg.” vious evening, Friday, February Blackburn for the past eleven The guests also included Mr 23. In addition to the Blackburn years, has resigned to take up an All the masters passed the Brian H. Kemball-Cook, form­ party the guests included Pro­ appointment on the retail services course, and are now qualified to erly headmaster of Queen Eliza­ fessor Gordon Manley, president side of Shellmex-BP in Man­ teach first aid to boys between beth’s and now headmaster of of the Old Blackburnians’ Associ­ chester. 11 and 15. Bedford Modern School, and ation, and Mr Geoffrey H. Tate, M r Lund is honorary secretary Mr Albert Eastham, an old boy Mr Collow, who is 41, attended formerly senior geography master of the Blackburn centre o f the who formerly taught at Queen Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar at Queen Elizabeth’s and now St John Ambulance Association. Elizabeth’s and now lectures in deputy headmaster of the new School from 1939 to 1944. He Oxford. Church of England comprehen­ joined Blackburn youth employ­ The loyal toast was proposed sive school at Crawley, Sussex. ment bureau in 1948 as a trainee Senior post in by the chairman o f the Oxford officer and left in 1955 for a job The loyal toast was proposed as district youth employment branch, M r Ernest Byrom, who by the president of the Cam­ also proposed “ The School,” to officer at Thornaby-on-Tees, in the Oddfellows bridge branch, Mr Jeffrey Astley. the North Riding of Yorkshire. which Mr Coulson replied. The Mr Roger Holt proposed “ The toast to “ Our Guests ” was He returned to Blackburn as Mr Frank Shorrock (1906-09) School,” and Mr Coulson re­ head of the youth employment has been elected vice-president proposed by Mr Russell Gillam, plied. The toast to “ Our and Mr Beetham responded. bureau in 1957. of the Lancashire and Adjacent Guests ” was proposed by Mr Districts Group Conference of Mr Hare mentioned the pro­ Roger Hargreaves, and a response Mr Collow, who is married the Manchester Unity of the posal that a reunion should be was made by the chief guest, and has an 11-year-old daughter, Independent Order of Odd­ held at Oxford of all those Old Mr Tom Sharratt. is still living in Blackburn. He fellows. formerly served on the committee Mr Shorrock, who lives in of the Old Blackburnians’ Associ­ Granville Road, Blackburn, is ation. Two London officers retire the senior trustee of the Black­ The London branch of the Foster responded. burn District of Oddfellows and Old Blackburnians’ Association At the annual general meeting an active member of the Loyal held its annual meeting and which followed tribute was paid Commission Lodge. dinner on the evening of Friday, to the retiring secretary, Mr Music producer He is a former provincial March 15, 1968, at the Deer­ Denis H. R. Brearley, who is grand master and a member of stalker Restaurant, Baker Street, succeeded by Mr Paul Price. the order’s investigation com­ London. Mr F. H. Perkins Mr Frank Stonehouse retired for Radio Leeds mittee. He is also a member of presided and more than thirty from office as chairman owing to the East Lancashire Cricket members and guests attended, pressure o f business, and Pro­ Mr Ralph Robinson (1944-51) Club and Blackburn Golf Club. including from Blackburn Mr fessor John Varey was elected has been appointed music pro­ Norman Jepson, vice-chairman to succeed him. ducer for Radio Leeds, one of o f the governors; Mr Douglas Other appointments were: pre­ the new BBC local radio stations. Engineering post J. Coulson, headmaster; and sident: M r Harry Brogden; Mr Charles Michael Sloan Mr Harry King, senior chemistry treasurer: Mr Keith Knott; Mr Robinson, who is 35, had (1949-1954), assistant engineer master. auditor: Mr F. Coggins; liaison his first experience o f broad­ in the borough engineer’s depart­ Mr Coulson replied to a toast officer: Mr King; committee: casting at a local radio station in to “ The School,” proposed by Mr J.Haworth, Mr C. Houghton, the United States when as a ment at Torquay, has been appointed chief engineering Mr Harold Stancliffe, and Mr Mr R. Isherwood, Mr R. Vipond, Rotary scholar nominated by assistant in the borough engin­ King proposed a toast to “ The Mr Brearley, Mr H. Wilkinson, Blackburn Rotary Club he eer’s department at Thetford, Association,” to which Mr John and Mr D. Bateman. studied journalism at the Univer­ sity of Georgia in the 1950s. He Norfolk. Yorkshire branch supper evening took his degree in modern languages at Manchester Univer­ Council surveyor The Yorkshire branch of the Mr Jim Mortimer, branch sity. Old Blackburnians’ Association chairman, welcomed the guests, Mr Richard Readfern (1942- held an informal supper evening and the headmaster, Mr Douglas He spent two years working 45), deputy surveyor with Had- J. Coulson, replied. It was the on a newspaper in Cumberland leigh Urban District Council, at the Ainsty Hotel, York, on third event of its kind and was and later joined Reuters in Suffolk, has been appointed Friday, May 10. More than 30 voted a great success. The London. He joined the BBC as surveyor and public health in­ members and their wives and arrangements were made by a sub-editor in the overseas spector to Withnell Urban Dis­ guests attended. Mr Guy Shuttleworth. newsroom four years ago. trict Council. NOVEMBER 1968 MAGISTER 15 NEWS IN BRIEF Two appointed Assistant professor to senior in Canada Mr Ian Duerden (1952-58) is English posts an assistant professor in the Mr Rodney M. Dean (1948-55) Engineering School of the Uni­ has been appointed head of the versity of Western Ontario—the English department at Tiffin second largest in the province, Boys’ School, Kingston-upon- with 8,000 students— and teaches Thames. He took up his new metallurgy in a new and growing post in September. Mr Ainsworth Mr McLeod department. Mr Dean, who is married, with According to latest news he one child, read English at New was to marry Miss Pamela Yeo College, Oxford, and went on to at St Andrew’s Presbyterian the Department o f Education at Church, Ottawa, on June 15. He Old Blacks take top Cambridge. He taught English lives at Apt. 701, 1178 Adelaide at Tiffin Boys’ School for seven Street, London, Ontario. years before he was appointed a lecturer in English at Whitelands posts in banking Group secretary Training College, London, in 1967. Mr John Edwin Ainsworth (1919-22) has been appointed Mr Alan W. Cunliffe (1934-39) has been appointed group sec­ Mr D. L. Lloyd (1948-54) joint general manager o f the National Provincial Bank. retary to the Prestwich Hospital has been appointed head of the He was previously assistant general manager. Management Committee. English department at Kineton High School and is now living Mr Ainsworth joined the bank at 4 Westfield Crescent, Welles- at Blackburn in 1927. He moved at branches in East Lancashire Tory candidate bourne, Warwickshire. to Nottingham in 1939 and later before moving to Leicester in to the London head office 1960. In 1965 he was appointed Mr Ian MacGregor (1942-47) After leaving School, Mr Lloyd advance department. manager of the bank’s branch in has been chosen as prospective spent his two years’ national Printing Office Street, Doncaster. Conservative parliamentary can­ service with the Glider Pilot He became a bank inspector didate for Heywood and Royton. Regiment. He then took his BA in 1951 and chief controller of Mr Eric West (1933-39), who degree at St John’s College, the advance department in 1956. began a banking career in Black­ Durham, and gained his educa­ In 1965 he was promoted head burn when he left School, became Not standing tion certificate at Liverpool. of the department and later that manager of Lloyds Bank, Sund­ Until he took up his new post he year became assistant general erland, in May last year. Mr Fred Blackburn (1916-20), taught English at Wirral County manager of the bank. Mr Peter M. Houldsworth MP for Stalybridge and Hyde since 1950, has announced that Grammar School, Bebington. Mr Tom McLeod (1928-38), (1945-49) has been appointed assistant manager of the Dews­ he will not be contesting the manager since 1960 of the West constituency at the next general Bromwich branch of Martins bury branch of Martins Bank. Deputy head He was previously for five years election. Bank, has been appointed man­ Mr Eric Turner (1947-53), ager of the Blackburn branch. accountant at the Blackburn branch. Two elected until recently head of the modern Mr Jeffrey Rigby (1938-43) languages department at St has been appointed manager of M r J. J. Haworth (1946-50) Mr Brian Armistead (1947-55) Wilfrid’s CE Grammar School, the Rawtenstall branch of the has been appointed an assistant has been elected vice-chairman Blackburn, has taken up a new District Bank. He joined the manager o f Lloyds Bank at of Blackburn Greys Round Table appointment as deputy head of bank as a junior clerk at Hasling- Huddersfield. He was formerly and Mr Eric Greenwood (1950- Moorisde County Secondary den when he left School. a member of the bank’s inspection 57) secretary. School, Swinton. staff based in Birmingham. Mr Douglas Shorrock (1935- 40) has been appointed manager Mr Alan Blackshaw (1946- Solicitor promoted PE post of the Burnley branch of the 51), aged 32, o f Heather Brae, Westminster Bank. He joined St Lawrence Avenue, Blackburn, Mr Brian Birtwistle (1948-57) Mr Richard Grogan (1957-64), the bank in Blackburn when he has been appointed clerk-in- has been appointed senior assist­ of St James’s Road, Blackburn, left School and served in the charge at The Rock branch of ant solicitor to Salford Corpora­ has taken up a physical education Royal Navy from 1942 to 1946. Martins Bank in Bury. tion. teaching post in Birmingham. He worked in Blackburn, Man­ chester, and Bolton before being appointed sub-manager of the AUTOMATIC Ormskirk branch in 1963. Two years later he returned to Bolton INGOT CASTING & STACKING EQUIPMENT in a similar position. Mr Ronald M. Fairbairn (1930-32) has been appointed manager of the Knutsford branch of Barclays Bank. He was previously manager of the Lymm branch. Mr Eric Minton Gabbott (1938-43), assistant to the mana­ ger of the Piccadilly branch of Barclays Bank in Manchester, has been appointed manager of the Daubhill branch at Bolton. Mr Stanley Atkin Johnston (1937-41) has been appointed manager of the Ramsbottom branch o f Williams Deacon’s Bank. He was previously accountant at the Bolton branch. One of three Ingot Casting Machines supplied to Apex Smelting Co. U.S.A. each having an Mr John L. Waddington output of 30,000 lbs. per hour of aluminium ingots (1941-45) has been appointed manager o f the Nelson branch ALAN WORSWICK of the Yorkshire Bank. He (ENGINEERING) LTD. joined the bank in Blackburn BLACKBURN ENGLAND when he left School and worked 16 MAGISTER NOVEMBER 1968 Bride’s father writes hymn for wedding

Mr Sharpies A hymn sung at the wedding the lines spelt out the surnames of Miss Joan Sharpies and Mr o f the bride and bridegroom. Roger Bradshaw at Blackburn Mr Sharpies, a Blackburn Cathedral on September 6 was a solicitor, attended Queen Eliza­ very special hymn indeed. For it beth’s from 1915 to 1919. It took him two days to write the hymn, had been written for the occasion and the music was composed by by the bride’s father, Mr John the Cathedral organist, Mr John Sharpies, and the first letters of Bertalot. These are the words: Show now Thyself and to us bring H ere in this hallowed place An outflow of Thy love and light 'Reflected in Thy grace. Present we stand before Thy cross, 'Lifted on high above, Emblem of Thine own sacrifice, Symbolic of Thy love. 'Before Thee now our vows we make 'Remembering our frail wills; Anxious to gain Thy heavenly gifts Despite our earthly ills. So may we pledge heart, mind, and soul, Mr McCartney pictured at the Tower H allow ourselves in Thee; Assured of all Thy love and power, W e shall Thy kingdom see.

Looking after the A post as a French teacher management leaves Tower of London consultant Billinge GS Mr Robert McCartney’s new job as a Deputy Governor Mr John Harvey Bolton (1948- M r Miles Emmett Birtwell o f the Tower o f London takes one o f his childhood interests 56) has been appointed a resident (1921-28), of Limefield Avenue, management consultant and part­ a big step further. For as a pupil at Queen Elizabeth’s Whalley, ended a 22-year teach­ ner with Urwick, Orr, and Part­ ing period in Blackburn last Mr McCartney was in Raleigh and the romance surrounding ners Ltd., of London. At present December when he resigned as Sir Walter has fascinated him all his life. he is on a six-month assignment head o f the French department in Zurich and on his return will Right through his 37 years’ at Billinge Grammar School. live in London. service with the police force, left School in 1928 he joined Mr Birtwell was head of much of it in Lancashire, he Blackburn Corporation as a He was formerly a liaison Grenville while a pupil at Queen delved into the life of the gallant junior local government officer. manager with Clark’s Overseas Elizabeth’s and was also a Elizabethan. And his new Shoes Ltd., of Street, Somerset, member o f the school first appointment brings with it resi­ In 1930, however, he joined which he joined after taking his eleven. the Lancashire Constabulary as a degree in modern languages at dence in St. Thomas’s Tower, After graduating at Man­ where, it is said, Sir Walter police cadet at the King Street University College, Oxford. headquarters. He became a con­ chester University he began his married Elizabeth Throgmorton, His wife, Sybille, who form­ teaching career in that city before one o f the ladies o f the court of stable two years later and served successively in Darwen, Eccles, erly studied at Saarbrucken moving to Accrington in 1935. Elizabeth I. University, has gained an extern­ Boothstown, near Leigh, and He saw active service during St Thomas’s Tower became al upper second-class honours Old Trafford. As a detective the war and was commissioned Mr McCartney’s official resid­ degree in French and German at constable he moved to More- in the special duties branch of ence on his appointment as one London University. She has cambe and then served at the the RAF. He served in Canada of two new Deputy Governors. given up an appointment at the county police headquarters at and America and was also He took up the post earlier this Hutton and at Fleetwood. He German Embassy to accompany her husband to Switzerland. involved in the Sicily landings. year, with responsibilities for the was promoted sergeant and ser­ day-to-day organisation of staff, ved in Preston, Trafford Park, When he returned to Black­ for the control of visitors— two and Swinton. burn he took up an appointment million last year— and for the Hooligans smash at Blackburn Technical High safety of the Tower. Promotion came quickly as he School. This new post came on his moved: sub-divisional inspector Charter Window retirement as Chief Constable of in Denton, chief inspector in The magnificent stained glass New headship for Herefordshire. He left the police headquarters traffic, detective of the Charter Window in Big with long-service and good con­ chief inspector in headquarters School was damaged by hooligans M r Crehan duct medals and the Queen’s CID, and then divisional super­ on the evening of Sunday, April intendent at Bolton. Mr Thomas Crehan, head­ Police Medal. He received the 14. Stones were thrown at the master of Belle Vue Boys’ Gram­ OBE in the New Year Honours In January, 1956, he was window and four o f the five mar School, Bradford, and form­ this year. appointed Assistant and Deputy panels were damaged. erly senior English master at Mr McCartney was born in Chief Constable o f Monmouth­ The broken sections were Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar Blackburn in 1912. He attended shire, and he became Chief Con­ removed and taken away for School, has been appointed head­ Bangor Street Junior School and stable of Herefordshire in July, repair by skilled craftsmen. master of Huddersfield New went on in 1924 to Queen Eliza­ 1958. He was director o f senior They have now been replaced, College. Mr Crehan taught at beth’s, where he won house staff course at Bramshill Police and the new glass is indistin­ Queen Elizabeth’s from 1952 colours for football. When he College, Hampshire, in 1964-65. guishable from the old. to 1959. NOVEMBER 1968 MAGISTER 17 Old Black M r and Mrs played Northam ‘Nana’s’ escape T V prince flooding Discerning Blackburn viewers By KEN FORBES who watched the recent BBC-2 television serial production of When I was on holiday at Zola’s “ Nana ” may have recog­ Sidmouth in July, I visited Mr nised a familiar face behind one and Mrs P. C. Northam, now bushy set o f whiskers: the Prince aged respectively 94 and 87, and was played by Frank Moorey found them both very well. (1948-56). Mr Northam taught at Queen Mr Moorey, eldest of the three Elizabeth’s from 1909 to 1935. talented sons of Mr and Mrs A. He and his wife now live in a Moorey, of Mellor, is making a private hotel. During the even­ name for himself in television ing and night o f the day I called and on the stage. He always on them the area was hit by wanted to be an actor, and took heavy flooding and their hotel leading parts with the Dramatic was surrounded by 10ft of water. Society when he was at Queen It poured in through the doors Elizabeth’s. He also acted with and windows o f the hotel and the university dramatic society everything on the ground floor when he was at Keele University, was damaged. where he read French and phil­ The next morning I called osophy. Later, he appeared on again. I am glad to report that the stage in Paris. Mr and Mrs Northam had both “ I gained my first solid exper­ been upstairs during the flooding ience at Barrow in ‘The Seven- M r Gordon D. Henry (1947-1953) was installed on July 8 and had not suffered. Year Itch’,” he said in an inter­ as president of Great Harwood and Rishton Rotary Club. Recently I received a letter view with the Blackburn Times. M r Henry (above left) is congratulated after his instal­ from Mr E. Towle, who was a “ I played opposite Gabrielle lation by a founder member of the club, M r G. Cutbush. master at Queen Elizabeth’s from Laye, who was to become my Looking on is M r Patrick Keogh, treasurer. 1907 to 1946. He says that Mr wife.” T. K. (Tommy) Stones called on Since then his experience has him when in the district and is ranged from classics such as the same hearty good fellow Hamlet at Barrow and Falkland Alex Stuttard joins that he always was. in “ The Rivals” at Dundee to He goes o n : “ A month ago farce with Jimmy Clitheroe at Father Raphael Stones (who Blackpool and comedy with the Daily Express used to be known as Jimmy at Naunton Wayne. He has also School) came and I was delighted appeared as linkman in educa­ M r Alex Stuttard (1951-1956) allied to the highest professional to see him. tional television programmes and was appointed a sub-editor on skills and produced a fresh, in radio plays from Birmingham. “ You may know that he came the features desk o f the ‘Daily lively, and highly readable mag­ Earlier this year he returned to over in the First World War from Express’ in Manchester in April. azine which has won acclaim Dundee after a varied season Canada with the Canadian Light He has relinquished the editor­ from all who have seen it. with Birmingham rep-5 and he Infantry and lost an eye; then ship of M a g i s t e r , which he has Not the least of his valuable had a successful audition with after the war he joined the held for two years. contributions to the Old Black­ the Royal Shakespeare Company. Buckfast Monastery, where he Mr Stuttard, who is 28, was burnians’ Association was his is now, but he comes out to see One interesting encounter took until he took up his new appoint­ professional guidance in the us occasionally.” place on Frank’s first appearance production of the Quatercenten- ment a sub-editor with the Mr Towle adds that his in Brendan Behan’s “ The Quare Lancashire Evening Telegraph in ary “ Who’s Who.” The massive Fellow.” He was directed in this work of collating all the inform­ daughter and he are both well, Blackburn. On leaving School he and he wishes to be remembered by Ronald Eyre, with whom he trained as a journalist at the ation received was greatly eased had worked in “ The Tempest ” by his effective supervision and to all Old Blackburnians o f his Blackburn Times and was award­ time. at Queen Elizabeth’s when Mr ed the proficiency certificate of control. Eyre was teaching English at the the National Council for the We congratulate him on his School. Training of Journalists. new appointment and wish him every success in the years ahead, On executive In 1962, after a short period together with health and happin­ Mr Barry Greenwood (1945- as a reporter with the Lancashire £100 award from ess for himself and his family. 52), is a member of Blackburn Evening Telegraph, he joined H.K., F.B., W.H.P. Liberal Association executive. Arts Council ABC Television in Manchester as assistant press officer. He re­ Mr Ronald Eyre, a member of turned to the Lancashire Evening Canon Whitsey now at Downham the Staff o f Queen Elizabeth’s in Telegraph in 1965 as a sub­ the 1950’s, was awarded a £100 editor. Canon Hubert Victor Whitsey in 1948, and took his theological royalty by the Arts Council of M r Stuttard, who is married has been appointed vicar of course at Westcott Hall, Cam­ Great Britain last November for and has three young children, is Downham and was instituted on bridge. He was ordained at his play “ A Crack in the Ice,” a former chairman of the East September 25. He was a pupil at Blackburn Cathedral in 1949. presented by Birmingham Rep­ Lancashire branch of the Nation­ Queen Elizabeth’s from 1928 His first post was as curate at ertory Theatre. al Union o f Journalists. He is to 1933. Chorley Parish Church. He now living at 30 The Hall Canon Whitsey joined the staff later became vicar of St Paul’s, Coppice, Egerton, near Bolton. o f the Midland Bank when he Farington, and subsequently of Producer and star left School. He was called up St Thomas’s, Halliwell, Bolton. with the Territorials at the From there he moved, in Mr Michael Sharpies (1947- SINCERE THANKS beginning of the Second World 1960, to St Aidan’s, Langley, 55) produced and took a leading We extend our sincere thanks War, and served in the Royal Middleton, as curate-in-charge, role in Eugene O’Neill’s “ Long to Alex Stuttard for his splendid Artillery, attaining the rank of having the task of building up a Day’s Journey into Night ” at work in producing four excellent lietuenant-colonel. new parish on a large overspill Blackburn Arts Club’s theatre in issues of M a g i s t e r . He brought He studied at St Edmund Hall, estate. In 1963 he was made a April. to the task immense enthusiasm Oxford, taking his M A degree canon of Manchester Cathedral. 18 MAGISTER NOVEMBER 1968 Memorable effort in 40 entries in Old Blacks’ Lancs Amateur Cup golf contest By KEN FORBES by BARRY HAYDOCK The annual Old Blackburn­ The Old Blackburnians’ record in the league and at one ians’ golf competition was held at Association Football Club will time they were the leaders but Blackburn G olf Club on Thurs­ remember the 1967-68 season several matches had to be post­ day, June 13, 1968. There was for their good displays in the poned during February and the an entry of 40. Lancashire Amateur Cup, when team lost its lead and at the end Mr C. R. Davies, a governor they reached the semi-final and of the season, with a big backlog of Queen Elizabeth’s, has The captain of the club, Mr J. were unluckily beaten in a replay. o f fixtures, the Old Blacks been elected chairman of B. Campbell, who is an old boy slipped down the table and Blackburn Rovers. He has (1936-1944), was one of the The Old Blacks had the re­ been vice-chairman for competitors and also kindly con­ markable record of scoring five finished in fifth position with a record of: four years, and has been a sented to present the prizes— goals in four of the five games director of the club since gold cuff links and the trophies. before the semi-final. In the p24 w13 d5 l 6 f62 a43 Pts31. January, 1953. Mr Davies is The Judge Walmysley Cup for preliminary round they beat president and a former In the third division, with both the best nett score was won by Styal 5— 1 at home, West Dids- chairman of the Lancashire the third and fourth teams in the E. R. Holden (Wilpshire) with a bury 5— 1 at home, Old Ashton- Cricket League and hon­ middle of the table without any return of 81-11-70. Mr Holden ians 5— 0 away, and Odyssey chance of being champions, a orary treasurer of the Lan­ 5— 1 at home in the first three won the same trophy in 1961. keen struggle took place to see cashire County CC. He The runner-up was A. Gorse rounds. played amateur football which team could finish in the (Wilpshire) with 84-13-71. The fourth round match highest position. The fourth and was captain of the East against Moss Side proved to be team finally beat the third team Lancashire CC during its The Sir Gilbert Gerrard Cup the Old Blacks’ toughest game by two positions and they showed successful period after the for the best gross score was won and they looked like being beaten some great team spirit and did last war. He played for the by J. Walsh (Blackburn) with 77. when they were losing 3— 1 late well in spite of numerous Lancashire second team M r Walsh has won this trophy in the second half, but in a changes each week. Their final and still holds the East previously. tremendous all-out effort the record was: Lancashire amateur bat­ The Old Blackburnians’ team Old Blacks equalised in the last ting record, with 938 runs p28 wlO d5 l1 3 f 76 aIOO Pts25 was fifth in the 1968 LOBAGS minute and in extra time they in the 1937 season. competition, played at Hillside, went on to win 4— 3. The third team finished in with a return of 311. The tenth position and they never On FA Council winners were King George V, The semi-final was postponed reached the form which they three times before the teams Mr G. Norman Forbes, an old Southport, with 296. Sixteen were capable of. Their final old boys’ associations competed. eventually met at the Walker record was: boy (1918-23) and governor of Institute ground at Bolton, and Queen Elizabeth’s, has been re­ again the Old Blacks had to P28 wlO d3 l1 5 f82 a75 Pts23 elected to the Council of the !n the spring fight hard to stay in the cup During the close season the Football Association, of which after Hathershaw old boys had Old Blacks played seven cricket he has been a member since The next issue of M a g i s t e r , taken the lead with a first-half matches on the School ground June, 1962. Mr Forbes is a if we can afford it, will appear penalty. The Old Blacks got the and although they only won two director and former chairman of in the spring. Write and let us equaliser they deserved in the of the games they proved to be Blackburn Rovers. know what you are doing. second half and put tremendous very enjoyable for all the players pressure on to get the winner, and they are keen to play better but the Hathershaw defence next season. made some remarkable and lucky On the social side the Old saves in the extra time which Blacks have had several functions had to be played. on Saturdays with record dances The match was replayed at and dances to beat groups which THOMAS BRIGGS Horwich on a dry ground and are well attended. On Fridays the wind made conditions very fancy-dress dances have been (BLACKBURN) LTD. difficult, but the Old Blacks held and on one evening the looked the better side until Drovers, a folk group, provided Hathershaw scored from a lucky good entertainment. The club is rebound following a corner and open on Monday, Wednesday, this gave them new heart and Friday, and Saturday nights they played better, but the Old every week. Blacks again fought to come back The Old Blacks made a good in the second half and the start to the new football season PRINTERS Hathershaw keeper had to make by winning the Old Blacks sevens some fine saves to keep his side competition, which was being BOOKBINDERS in front. held for the second time. It is hoped that this will be an annual The Old Blacks, under the event. The Old Blacks played leadership of Terry Barton, well throughout this competition, STATIONERS played well throughout these cup which was held at Lammack on matches, and it was pleasing to August 31. Sixteen teams from see the club—who have had a the Lancashire Amateur League lean spell in the cup for many competed. years—getting into the semi­ The pre-season training at final. Lammack has been very well CATALOGUES MAGAZINES BROCHURES POSTERS The Old Blacks never really attended during the summer and ACCOUNT BOOKS LOOSE-LEAF SHEETS STATIONERY showed their best form in the all the players are keen to start league matches and the new- the new season. From some of look league which was formed by the fine displays in practice joining the top half of the North­ matches the Old Blacks look like ern Section with the top half of they are going to have a good the Central Section provided season. some different teams and gener­ Terry Barton, last season’s ally tougher opposition. club captain, has now retired, DUKE STREET • NORTHGATE • BLACKBURN The first team finished ninth and Brian Hardcastle, who has in the table with a record of: organised all the training, has T E L. 55651 been appointed club captain for p24 w7 d5 l12 f44 a55 P tsl9 this season. He will be leading The second team had a better the first team.

M a g i s t e r is edited and published by Thomas Edward Sharratt, 4 9 Kentmere Drive, Cherry Tree, Blackburn, and printed by Thomas Briggs (Blackburn) Ltd., Duke Street, Blackburn, for the Old Blackburnians5 Association. Copyright Old Blackburnians’ Association, 1 9 6 8 . OBs’ GOLF MAGISTER JUNE 5 JOURNAL OF THE OLD BLACKBURNIANS’ ASSOCIATION BLACKBURN GOLF CLUB

f iis r r JDroferssr No. 11 April, 1969 Price Is 5p M r M e r c e r Old Blacks in is retiring London dine t h i s s u m m e r at the Tower Mr G. M. Mercer, senior classics master at Queen Eliza­ beth’s Grammar School, is retir­ The London Old Blackburnians’ annual dinner this year ing at the end of the summer was one o f the most memorable occasions in the association’s term. He has been teaching for history. It was held at the Tower o f London. 38 years and has been at Queen Mr W. E. T. Walsh was Elizabeth’s since 1935. The dinner— on March 1—was attended by 83 people, elected chairman of the Old Blackburnians’ Association Mr Mercer has made a notable and it was held at the Tower by courtesy of Mr Robert at the annual general meet­ contribution to Scouting at McCartney (1924-28), Dep- ing on November 27. Mr Queen Elizabeth’s; he has had a uty Governor. Walsh attended Queen Eliz­ life-long interest in Scouting and abeth’s Grammar School has held almost every possible To make it an even more from 1924 to 1930. He is a rank. He is now Assistant memorable evening, members solicitor, and is chairman County Commissioner for Inter­ and guests were able to witness of Blackburn Abbeyfield national Scouting in North-east the historic Ceremony of the Society. Lancashire. Keys. AGM report, page 10 He is a Manchester man and The London branch earned an old boy of Manchester Gram­ the admiration of all Old Black- mar School. He went on to St bumians when it held a cocktail Edmund Hall, Oxford, where he party at the House of Lords last read Classical Greats and grad­ summer. Now, with a dinner at uated BA in 1930. He then the Tower, the glittering magni­ A NEW LIST spent a year studying for his ficence of London’s social events Diploma in Education at Oxford is fast becoming legend. OF MEMBERS Department of Education. Mr Harry Brogden, president For four years he taught at of the London branch, presided The Old Blackbumians’ Asso­ Lord Williams’s School, Thame, at the dinner and proposed the ciation will publish a new mem­ and he came to Queen Eliza­ loyal toast. He thanked Mr bership list next year. It will beth’s in April, 1935. He was McCartney warmly for his kind­ appear as a supplement to appointed senior classics master M r J. K. Grant (1952-58), a ness and hospitality. M a g i s t e r in April, 1970. in 1957. development engineer with A toast to “ The School ” was The last membership list, the the Plessey Co. Ltd. at proposed by Sir Benjamin Orme- Turn to page 17 Swindon, has been appoint­ first for more than 10 years, was rod, and the headmaster, Mr published in April, 1965. It was ed a technical lecturer to Douglas J. Coulson, replied. the Royal Saudi-Arabian an immediate success. Air Force at Dhanan. He A toast to the London branch To make sure that your name Ladies’ evening will be away for two years. was proposed by Mr George F. appears in the new list you must Mr Grant served as a radar Eastwood, senior history master join the Old Blackbumians’ The Yorkshire branch of the fitter with the Royal Air at the School, and a response was Association now. Application Old Blackbumians’ Association Force in Germany and then forms and full details of sub­ will hold a ladies’ evening at lived in Holland for some Turn to page 13 scriptions appear on page 9. York on Friday, May 2. time after his marriage in 1960 until he joined the Plessey Co. Ltd. as an electronics engineer. He May dance at Samlesbury Hall has two small children. The Old Blackburnians’ a buffet supper and bar and thing more elaborate in the Association will hold a dance music will be provided by a lead­ autumn—September or October. Many thanks next month at Samlesbury Hall. ing local jazz band, the Derek That’s only an idea at the It will be the first old boys’ dance Morris Four. Dress will be moment, and it really depends M a g i s t e r wishes to thank the for over a year, and members of informal, and tickets are priced on whether or not the dance next Editor of the Lancashire Evening the social sub-committee are at a moderate 20s. each. month is a success.” Telegraph for his kind per­ hoping that its success will be a mission to use Telegraph pictures pointer to more ambitious social M r P. T. Pearson, chairman of Tickets for the dance can be in this issue. events in future. the social sub-committee, said: obtained from Mr Pearson, who Many people have given will­ “ We want everyone to have a lives at 46 Feniscliffe Drive, ing and generous help with this The dance will be held on really good time. It will be an Blackburn, tel. Blackburn 21614, issue, and M a g i s t e r is grateful to May 16—a Friday—from 8.0 entirely informal evening, but we or any member of the social all of them. p.m. to midnight. There will be are thinking of arranging some­ sub-committee. 2 MAGISTER APRIL 1969 Obituary COLIN SHUTTLEWORTH

been a member of Manchester Junior Chamber of Commerce. BASIL CATTERNS Mr Shuttleworth, who was unmarried, is survived by his Mr Basil G. Catterns, formerly 1895-96 and completed his educ­ parents, Mr and Mrs Walter Deputy Governor of the Bank of ation at Trent College. Shuttleworth, of Lancaster Place, England, died at his home at He began his career at Black­ Blackburn, and his brother, Mr Marlborough, Wiltshire, on Feb­ burn with the Manchester and Guy Shuttleworth, of York, who ruary 5, 1969, after a very short Liverpool Banking Company is also an Old Blackburnian (1937- illness. He was 82. (now the District Bank). Two 45). Cremation took place at He was Deputy Governor of years later, in 1908, he joined Pleasington on January 27. the Bank from 1936 to 1945, and the staff of the Bank of England. - Friends write: Possibly the during the war years he was much He became Chief Cashier in quality which made Colin such a praised for his skill in handling 1929, and in 1934 he retired from success in Blackburn Arts Club the Bank’s problems of foreign the staff of the Bank and was was his ability to fill people with exchange control. He had earlier elected to the Court of Directors. Mr Colin Astley Shuttleworth, enthusiasm and get them working spent five years as Chief Cashier After nine years as Deputy for him. of the Bank, and during that time deputy manager of the Newcastle Governor, he served a further city office of M artins Bank and The roles he played—apart his bold signature became fam­ two years (1946-48) as a director. from the job of general com­ iliar throughout the country on formerly a prominent member of After becoming Chief Cashier Blackburn Arts Club, died at his mittee secretary which he held the notes issued by the Bank. he was chief guest at the annual for four years—included Poli- parents’ home in Blackburn on xenes in “The Winter’s Tale” ; He also served as a director of dinner of the Old Blackburnians’ January 23, 1969. He was 38. the Bank. He was only the Association in December, 1936, Henry in “Henry IV”; Bottom second man to be made a director Mr Shuttleworth attended in “A Midsummer Night’s and he several times returned to Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar from among the Bank’s own staff, Blackburn to attend School Dream”; Von Helsing in and after he had been appointed speech days. School from 1940 to 1949. He “Dracula”; Stephano in “The Chief Cashier his promotion to a was in Howard and took part in Tempest” ; and Lear in “King He served in the First World many school plays. Lear”—a festival entry. He also subsequent directorship was un­ War with the RFA. He was one precedented in the annals of the On leaving School he joined played in “The Boy Friend”, of HM Lieutenants for the City “A Likely Tale”, and “Gaslight”. Bank for speed. of London from 1934 and was the Royal Air Force for his national service and in 1950 he Among his productions were: Basil Gage Cattems was bom High Sheriff for the County of “Private Lives , “The Jubilee”, on June 20, 1886, at Oswald- London in 1940. went up to King’s College, Cam­ bridge, where he read mathem­ and the club revues “7.30 Sharp” twistle, where his father was Mr Catterns, who lived at “Even Sharper”, both at the rector. He attended Queen Eliz­ atics and English. He took his Clements Meadow, Marlborough, BA degree in 1953 and his MA Community Theatre, and “Will abeth’s Grammar School in leaves a widow and a daughter. in 1957. You What ?” at Gibraltar Street. He appeared in—but did not He joined Martins Bank produce—the revue which was straight from Cambridge, start­ the first production at the STANLEY HOPE ing as a graduate trainee at the Gibraltar Street theatre—“Now Accrington branch, and he later Then, Mrs Holroyd!” Mr Stanley Hope, a senior Intelligence Corps. He served worked at various branches in the Although his transfer to New­ GPO radio communications en­ as a captain attached to MI5’s Manchester area. He became castle had already robbed the gineer in Manchester, died sud­ radar section. pro-manager of the Oldham club of his talent as a producer denly at his home in Stockport Street branch, Manchester, in and actor (except for one brief The nature of his work during 1960 and assistant manager of the on January 17, 1969. He was 54. the war was such that he never but delightful cameo in the He was born in Blackburn on Cheetham branch, Manchester, never-to-be-forgotten “The Way afterwards spoke of it. But on in 1963. He moved to Newcastle April 11, 1914, and attended St one occasion, during an air raid, of the World”) he had retained Barnabas’ Church of England an incendiary bomb fell close by. upon Tyne in 1965. his affection for and interest in primary school before he en­ At great personal risk he and a He joined Blackburn Arts all the club’s activities. Each tered Queen Elizabeth’s Gram­ fellow officer extinguished the Club in 1954 and took a leading season since he left he found the mar School, following his brother, bomb, and for this courageous part in its activities as an actor time to see at least one of our in 1925. action Mr Hope received a letter and producer in many plays, productions and to enliven more He was in Howard and was a of commendation from the then revues, and musical shows. He than one of our coffee mornings. good swimmer; he was not an Home Secretary, Mr Herbert was secretary of the committee We knew Colin possessed a outstanding pupil in the acad­ M orrison. for four years. In Newcastle he lively wit and a keen sense of was a member of the Forty-three humour. His illness has shown emic sense, but he showed an After the war Mr Hope re­ early aptitude for things mech­ Club, appearing in plays and him to be a man of depth and of joined the GPO and worked on producing a revue. He was a very great courage. He will be anical and electrical, and he was transatlantic cables at Brent, very keen on wireless. member of the East Lancashire remembered with great affection Middlesex. In 1950 he was trans­ Club for 25 years and had also by us all. It was natural, therefore, that ferred to M anchester as engineer when he left Queen Elizabeth’s in charge of radio interference in 1928 he went straight to the investigation and in 1968 he was Northern Counties Radio School transferred to Manchester North MRS J. W. MARSDEN, —and he gained the Postmaster- telephone area in charge of high- General’s certificate in radio­ frequency cable and radio com­ telegraphy and telephony when munication systems. - he was still only 16. He was a keen supporter of 1872 1968 Blackburn Rovers and travelled He joined Ferranti’s and work­ Mrs Marsden, whose death ent frailty and her poor sight ed at Bush House on Lancastria over to regularly to watch the games. In his youth was announced just after Christ­ have given an unworthy im­ radio; then he went to Standard mas, had a very long connection pression of a woman of great Telephones and Cables at Wool­ he did a lot of walking, especially in the Lake District. He attended with the School, as a parent of intellect, ability, and kindness. wich as a maintenance engineer. two boys, as wife to the chairman He joined the GPO in the mid- St Paul’s Church, Stockport. When Mr Marsden was chair­ of governors, and finally as parent man of governors it was their 1930s as a radio engineer and was Mr Hope lived at 5 Langdale of a governor. Her interest and greatly interested in the develop­ custom to invite members of staff Road, Heaton Chapel, Stockport. affection for it has been shown in and their wives to their home. ment of radar, which was then He leaves a widow and two her regular attendance at Speech in its early stages. Mrs Marsden made a practice of daughters, and is also survived Day, both to the service and calling upon the wives of new In 1939, two weeks before the by a sister and his brother, the prize-giving, at the School play, members of staff and thus in outbreak of war, he was called to Rev William Hope (1920-27), most regularly, and lately at Open London and commissioned in the vicar of , near Chorley. Day. For many years her appar- Turn to page 16 APRIL 1 969 MAGISTER 3 Mr W. L. Crossley becomes head of Westminster Bank

Mr Walter Livesey Crossley (1919-24) was appointed chief Mr Crewdson general manager o f the Westminster Bank in November. He joined the bank in Blackburn when he left School and later served at Rhyl and Preston, in the general manager’s POWER MAN department, and on the inspection staff. M r and Mrs Forbes After the Second World War RETIRES he helped to reconstruct the banking service in Jersey follow- NEW MAN IN Mr James Crewdson (1921-25) SECRETARY administrative officer at the Central Electricity Generating CHARGE OF Board’s Padiham power station, MARRIES retired in February after 43 years ADVERTISING in the electricity supply industry. Mr David Ian Forbes (1954- After leaving Queen Eliza­ Mr W. H. Proctor has retired beth’s Mr Crewdson studied at 63), secretary of the Old Black­ as advertising manager of bumians’ Association, married Blackburn Technical College and M a g i s t e r and is succeeded by joined the electricity supply in­ Miss Vivien Leigh at Leaming­ M r John Haworth. ton Road Baptist Church, Black­ dustry in 1926. After war service burn, on December 7. Bill Proctor has been on the in the Royal Air Force he was M a g i s t e r staff since it first appointed chief clerk in Black­ Mr Forbes, a solicitor, is the appeared, and before that he burn Corporation electricity de­ second son of Mr. J. Donald edited the Old Blackburnian. partment. Forbes (1922-31), vice-chairman He has been in charge of When the electricity industry Mr Crossley of the Old Blackburnians’ Associ­ M a g i s t e r advertising since it was nationalised he became a ation. His brother, Mr John F. was introduced in 1965, and it is principal assistant at Preston. Forbes (1951-61), was best man. ing the German occupation. He then became manager of the entirely due to his hard work that In 1959 he was appointed ad­ Other recent weddings : Leicester chief office. M a g i s t e r is now on the way to ministrative officer at Agecroft Peter Longman (1957-64) and financial success. We are grateful power station, and he moved to He was appointed assistant to him. Padiham the following year. He Elizabeth Frances Weir, St general manager of the bank in H.K. F.B. t .e .S. lives in Whinney Lane, Langho. Brendan’s Church, Rothesay, 1960, a joint general manager in in October. 1963, and deputy chief general Peter Dawson Simm (1957-63) manager in 1966. and Barbara Tattersall, St For many years he was secre­ Mary’s Church, Rawtenstall, tary of the Old Blackbumians’ in October. AFC and was its first treasurer David Barry Ryley (1950-60) and when it was revived in 1924. TOP CLASS FABRICS Penelope Calder Howes, Unit­ He is a Fellow of the Institute ed Church, Luanshya, Zam­ of Bankers and a member of the bia, in December. institute’s Council. He lives at David Woods (1955-62) and Dorking. Anita West, St Michael and All Angels’ Church, Blackburn. Headmaster of IT IS OUR CONSTANT ENDEAVOUR Mr Howarth now Leominster GS TO OFFER FA BRICS OF QUALITY IN Mr N. Smith (1924-32) was DESIGN AND TEXTURE. superintendent appointed headmaster of Leo­ Mr Norman R. Howarth minster Grammar School in (1940-46), who was promoted July, 1967. Our Workroom is at your disposal for detective chief inspector when He was formerly deputy he took command of Blackburn director of education for Here­ MAKING-UP CURTAINS, PELMETS, police CID last May, has been fordshire. promoted again. BED-COVERINGS, LOOSE COVERS, ETC. Mr Smith began his teaching When the new Lancashire career at Ormskirk Grammar Police Force came into being on School, followed by war service April 1 he became a super­ during which he rose to the rank intendent (grade 1) and is in of major in the Territorial Army. charge of the Blackburn sub­ division. After the war he was house­ master at Wycliffe College, Glou­ cester, and then held several RYLEY & HAMPSON LIMITED Golf contest administrative posts in Somerset and West Sussex before moving The 1969 Old Blackbumians’ to Hereford. 82 KING WILLIAM STREET, Golf Competition will take place at Blackburn Golf Club on the BLACKBURN. evening of Thursday, June 5. Head at Hull Further information from Mr Mr G. H. Haworth (1938-44) Telephone 53935. W. K. Forbes, 32 Montreal Road, has been appointed headmaster Blackburn; tel. Blackburn 56793. of Hull Grammar School. 4 MAGISTER APRIL 1969 H e a d m a s t e r JOHN FORBES a p p o i n t e d for Men’s wear s c h o o l

Visit our man’s shop i n s p e c t o r Mr James Rothwell (1932-38), for all your clothing requirements headmaster of St Thomas’s Church of England Primary School, Blackburn, has been appointed a district inspector of O L D B O Y S schools with Manchester Educa­ tion Committee. Ties - Scarves - Cuff Links After leaving School he worked in Blackburn public library. From 1940 to 1946 he was a navigator in the Royal Air Force M r Cragg and after the war joined the staff of Blackburn borough treasurer’s department. Later he went to Bamber VICAR OF Bridge Teacher Training College and in 1949 became an assistant teacher at St James’s Church of PADIHAM England Primary School, Black­ burn. Four years later he was The Rev. Leonard Cragg, appointed headmaster of Guide chaplain of Whittingham Hos­ pital, near Preston, has been appointed vicar of Padiham. He ATHLETIC HOUSE attended Queen Elizabeth’s from Northgate— Lord Street, Blackburn. 1939 to 1946 and has been at the hospital for five years. Telephone 57501 After studying at Trinity College, Dublin, Mr Cragg trained for the ministry at Cud- desdon Theological College and was ordained at Blackburn in 1955. He held curacies at Morecambe and Skerton and in Mr Rothwell 1960 became vicar of Brierfield, where he spent three years before THE REFRIGERATION CENTRE Church of England Junior School moving to Whittingham Hospital. and he moved to St Thomas’s in He is married, and has three children. (Blackburn) Ltd. 1957. He is secretary of Blackburn Church Schools’ Association and (N. D. Briggs, E. H. Atherton) is its representative on Blackburn Appointed vicar education committee. He is a member of Blackburn Diocesan at Knuzden Council for Education, chairman of the Blackburn branch of the The Rev William Fielding National Society for the Preven­ (1946-54) became Vicar of St SCHOOL BUILDINGS tion of Cruelty to Children, and Oswald’s Church, Knuzden, in a former president of Blackburn July, 1967. Head Teachers’ Association. CHERRY TREE, BLACKBURN Mr Fielding, 33, was previ­ He is the author of “ Nine ously curate at St John the O’clock on a W et Monday M orn­ Baptist, Broughton, and has a ing,” a book about worship in special interest in youth work. Telephone And at schools, and has broadcast on Blackburn 21637 Accrington 33404 educational topics. His son, Mr He gained a BA in social A. Rothwell, is also an Old studies at Durham University Blackburnian (1959-66). and trained for the ministry at Ridley Hall Theological College, Cambridge. ★ Mr Mortimer now in Isle of Wight Blackpool curacy Main Agents for LEC REFRIGERATION LTD. M r James S. M ortim er (1933- The Rev Michael P. Maudsley 35) has taken charge of the Ryde (1950-56) was ordained in June, Authorised Dealers of office of Sir Francis Pitts and 1967, and appointed to the Son, the largest firm of auction­ curacy of St Mark’s, Layton, STERNE and KELVINATOR eers and estate agents in the Isle Blackpool. of Wight. For the last seven Mr Maudsley spent four years Commercial and Domestic Equipment years he has been with a leading teaching at Chorlton Grammar Leeds firm, J. W. Watson and School, Manchester, before de­ Son. ciding to enter the ministry. APRIL 1 969 MAGISTER 5 BLACKBURN Cricketer is AGREES re-elected TO HAVE t o c l u b FEWER c a p t a i n c y Mr Charles Michael Sloan, GOVERNORS a former captain of Great Harwood Cricket Club, has been Blackburn town council has re-elected captain of Thetford accepted a request by Queen Town Cricket Club for the 1969 Elizabeth’s Grammar School to season. He first took the reduce its representation on the captaincy by invitation last spring governing body from just over shortly after moving to Thetford. half to one-third of the total Mr Sloan attended Queen number. The proposal is now Elizabeth’s from 1949 to 1954. being considered by the Depart­ On leaving School he joined ment of Education and Science^ Martins Bank Ltd. as a clerk and Under its comprehensive educ­ two years later went into the ation scheme the local authority Army as a surveyor bombardier no longer sends pupils to Queen in the Royal Artillery. He served Elizabeth’s, but many boys who at Colchester, Woolwich and won places before the 11-plus Warrington. examination was discontinued Two Old Blackburnians on the staff of Blackburn public When he left the Army in are still going through School. libraries, M r S. M. Child (1953-64) and Mr J. T. Heyes 1958 he decided to enter local The present composition of (1958-64), have gained associate membership of the Library government and became a junior the governing body is 11 mem­ Association. M r Child (left) is pictured receiving his engineer in the water engineer’s bers appointed by Blackburn certificate from Alderman W. A. Henshall, chairman of department at Bumley. In 1961 town council and 10 co-opted by the public libraries committee, as Mr Heyes looks on. he joined the staff of the borough resolution of the governors. engineer’s department at Nelson The suggestion that the local and in 1963 became an assistant authority’s representation should YEAR’S EIGHTH FIRST engineer at Great Harwood. In be adjusted was formally made to 1966 he moved south to become Mr D. M. Rogers (1956-63) E. J. Downham (1957-62) grad­ an assistant engineer in the the town council in December by uated BA hons. history, Dur­ the chairman of the governors, has gained a first-class honours borough engineer’s department degree in engineering science at ham University. at Torquay, and early last year Mr William Hare, who wrote to D. W. Jowett (1958-65) grad­ the chief executive officer-town Exeter University. He is the was appointed chief engineering clerk, Mr Brian Scholes, pointing eighth Old Blackburnian to gain uated BEng (electrical), Liver­ assistant in the borough engin­ a first in 1968. pool University; commissioned eer’s department at Thetford. out that representative governors electrical sub-lieutenant, Royal of direct-grant schools normally Mr Rogers spent two years at Thetford, with a population of Atlantic College before going to Navy. made up one-third of the gover­ A. J. Sheldon (1948-58) awarded 13,000, is the ancient capital of ning body. Exeter. He is now serving under East Anglia, and its charter articles to Price Waterhouse and MSc, engineering production, Birmingham University. dates from 1573. M r. Sloan Mr Hare suggested that it was Co., of London, and intends to writes : perhaps time to regularise the qualify as a chartered accountant. H. Stancliffe (1937-44) gained position at Queen Elizabeth’s and MA manpower studies, Lon­ “ The town is expanding very reduce the number of represent­ J. C. Allsup (1956-65) awarded don University. rapidly with overspill from the ative governors to the appropriate certificate of education, St M. Stirrup (1960-66) awarded Greater London area, which is level. John’s College, York ; joined adult gold medal of the Poetry giving my department plenty of staff of Allertonshire Boys’ interesting work. It is quite a Later, in an interview with the Society; gained Associate Dip­ County Modem School, loma of the London Academy challenge blending new develop­ Blackburn Times, Mr Hare Northallerton. ment in with the old historical pointed out that there was noth­ of Music and for Acting. C. Y. Berry (1956-64) graduated R. N. Totty (1952-61) awarded buildings of this area,and it does ing particularly remarkable about have its problems. I am at the request, and said: BSc hons. applied mineral PhD, Edinburgh University; science, Leeds University ; appointed to a post at Univers­ present designing a housing “ During the last few years joined Josiah Wedgwood and ity of British Columbia, Van­ estate, and when building com­ much of the work has fallen on Son Ltd., Barlaston. couver. mences the Ministry of Public the shoulders of the co-opted Building and Works will have a members. We feel it is time to representative on site hoping increase the number of co-opted that we unearth another Norman governors to spread the load of church ruin.” work more evenly.” Mr Sloan is married and has He went on: “ The present two children—Philip, aged 8, constitution dates back to the and Suzanne, aged 6. His new days when Queen Elizabeth’s was address is 29 St Martin’s Way, a rate-assisted school, but we feel Thetford, Norfolk. it is time that we were brought into line with other direct-grant schools.” Lecturing in law The town council does not intend to disturb sitting members Mr Peter Murphy (1958-63), in advance of normal retirement. Mr Joseph Brian Kay (1949- Mr Ivan Gillibrand (1950- of The Embers, Lache Lane, The leaders of the two main 60) has gained his PhD 60) has gained his PhD Chester, has been appointed political groups will agree on the degree in pharmacy at degree in molecular biology assistant lecturer in law at names of the local authority Manchester University. He at Leeds University. He is Letchworth College of Tech­ representatives who will in future is now working for Thomas now lecturing at St Barth­ nology’s department of business serve as governors. Kerfoot, of Bardsley Vale. olomew’s Hospital, London. I studies. 6 MAGISTER APRIL 1969 Tn the beginning a green land lay empty. Far to the north a rocky finger of land beckoned New Zealand— vainly into the vast Pacific. Washed by great seas, this shore ON THE knew only the language of sea­ birds. Elsewhere, civilisations had risen and fallen, Christ had gift of the sea come and gone from the earth, but here the land still waited for MOVE? the first human voice. By the Rev. W. T. HODGSON Wild winds and wilder water carried voyaging Polynesians to Mr Hodgson, a Blackburn man, was ordained in these lonely beaches. For many centuries it was still a land of Blackburn Cathedral in 1950 and spent three years great silences for the first Europ­ as curate of St John’s Church before taking charge eans. For the pioneer there was of a new parish at Blackpool. After serving as a wilderness to be won—they built roads, homesteads, and chaplain in the Royal Air Force he was for several above all their churches. As years vicar of a parish in Auckland, New Zealand. Fairburn says: “ These islands; He is now rector of Christchurch, Cambridgeshire, the remnant peaks of a lost con­ jewels of the world. They offer is no poverty. Education is free tinent, roof of an old world. . . . a sub-tropical climate, Swiss and they have higher pensions ribbed with rock, resisting the mountains, lush green bush, and than in Britain and a far superior sea’s corrosion for an age and an Italian lakes all rolled into one. social service scheme. New age to come.” Zealand was the first welfare Se n d u s In the bay of Auckland, look­ New Zealand comprises two main islands, as Captain Cook state to be planned by the great you r ing across to Mount Rangitotc— Walter Nash. “flame of fire ”—one can almost recognised in his chart of 1769- new visualise the creation of these 1770. On that now called the Food is cheap and clothing is islands, and as the great m ountain North Island he inscribed the about the same price as in a d d re ss was spewed up from the sea only name Aeheinomouwe, for so he Britain. Cars cost £100 more, 800 years ago one feels their represented the Maori pronunci­ but as new industries open up great mystery and enchantment. ation. This island lies approxim­ and they import more from Write to ately between latitudes 34N and Australia and Japan these will be I could go on and on, historic­ 42N, and though separated by cheaper. Even so, running a car Mr F. Bury, ally, geologically, recording the the narrow Cook Strait from the is a cheap business. Petrol costs exciting happenings in this beaut­ Queen Elizabeth's other it is in most respects— 3s. a gallon and insurance and iful country, but let us leave all topography, scenery, land use, tax come to £ 8 10s a year. Grammar School, that and come to the present day. density of population—an almost Houses are more expensive, Blackburn BB2 6DF. Look at your map. . . .those two completely different country. little islands you see the size of but this is because of the law Britain are what I would call the Within its own bounds it, which insists that every house too, presents striking contrasts. shall have its own garden. They Northland, the peninsula north are clean, airy, and modem. of Auckland city, comprises a Even so, a young couple with variety of soils of differing geo­ children can claim a state grant logical origin, all dominated by —that is, they capitalise the sub-tropical climatic conditions family allowance and get cash with warm humid summers, mild in lieu, or they can borrow for as winters, and a rainfall varying low as 3 per cent from the state. Hand it to Haydocks from 40in. to lOOin. T his was The Church is not established the country of the kauri forests, and works apart from the state b ut but now it is given over to dairy there seems to be a closer rela­ farming and in some places to FOR FIRST-CLASS LAUNDERING AND tionship than in Britain. The sub-tropical fruit farming. Church runs all the villages for DRY-CLEANING South of Auckland is the basin old people subsidised by state of the lower Waikato, originally grants—children's homes, wel­ clothed with fern and scrub on fare homes, etc. The state sees naturally poor pumice soils but the Church as an instrument with VAN AND SHOP SERVICE now converted by modern tech­ two thousand years’ experience nology into the premier dairy and claims that she is more effi­ district of New Zealand. cient, and from what I saw this Telephone Blackburn 48087 3 lines The North Island not only was so. has more people than the South New Zealanders are good to — 1,820,000 against 771,000—bu get on with and most generous, SHOPS— its northern half has more people but unfortunately over the years than its southern half and the Britain has got a very bad name. 38 Preston New Road South Island put together. In If you live there don’t keep harp­ both islands urban population ing on about Britain—they don’t 116 Darwen Street continues to grow fast. Some like it now. They feel their towns have had remarkable independence greatly. 46 New Bank Road growth in recent years, partly If you like quiet beaches (and owing to the development of new there are literally hundreds of 82 Copy Nook industries in or near them : them), rough mountainous coun­ Tauranga, Hamilton, and Rotorua try, outdoor holidays, swimming, 46 Whatley Banks are cases in point. and so on—go to New Zealand. New Zealand is a young, virile It is not overcrowded, as you can country. There is no colour bar see: two million people, com­ AND ‘DRIVE-IN’ AT AT PLECKGATE between Maori and European but pared with Britain’s over-popul­ like Australia they seem to adopt ated fifty millions. ROAD, RAMSGREAVE an “ all white ” immigration For the young and the young policy. There are a few Chinese. in heart, New Zealand is the T hese came over in the great gold place. For the scholar, labourer, rush of the last century. or whatever the man may be, There are no slums, and there there is a welcome. APRIL 1 9 69 MAGISTER 7

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Period at School...... to 10 MAGISTER APRIL 1969 The fortieth annual general manship during a very busy year. meeting of the Old Blackbum­ Mr Gordon Birtwistle and Mr ians’ Association was held at the R. I. Maughan resigned from the Old Blackburnians’ AFC’s club­ committee. house at Lammack on Wed­ AGM40 nesday, November 27, 1968. It was resolved that subscrip­ tions to the association should Twenty-six members were pres­ year had further limited ex­ Golf Club had increased green ent, and Mr. J. Eric Sagar, remain unchanged for the year penditure. fees by 200 per cent. The Old 1969-70. chairman, presided. Blackburnians had asked the Mr Bury then drew attention The meeting decided to make Mr David Forbes, secretary, to the declining value of the council of Wilpshire Golf Club presented the apologies of those to reconsider the matter, but a a contribution of £5 5s to the association’s investments and Oliver Kite Memorial Prize fund. members unable to attend, and various suggestions were con­ reduction in the new charges read the minutes of the previous sidered. The matter was referred had been refused. The increase annual general meeting. to the committee. at Blackburn Golf Club was OFFICERS, 1968-69 Presenting the balance sheet Mr Harry King, reporting President: Professor Gordon (see below), Mr Fred Bury, on behalf of the social sub­ Manley; vice-presidents: Mr P. treasurer, said that the high committee, said that members THE DINNER C. Northam, Mr. E. Towle; profit was somewhat fortuitious. were finding it difficult to meet. chairman: Mr W. E. T. Walsh; It had been a particularly favour- It was therefore suggested that will be held on Saturday, vice-chairman: Mr J. D. Forbes; the sub-committee should be December 20. The chief hon. secretary: Mr D. I. Forbes; reconstituted, as the existing guest will be Mr W. J. H. hon. treasurer: Mr F. Bury; t h F a g m members felt unable to give its Palfrey, Chief Constable of hon. auditors: Mr K. H. Mars­ affairs all the time they deserved. Lancashire. den, Mr W. Hare. will be held at the Old Mr Keith Newton, for the Committee: Mr B. Brown, Mr Blackburnians’ AFC’s club­ football club, said that the teams house at Lammack at 8 H. Burrows, Mr D. J. Coulson, were having more success during more favourable, so the Old D r P. L. S. Dixon, M r G. N. p.m. on Wednesday, Nov­ the current season, and the club Blacks’ golf competition would ember 26. Forbes, Mr W. K. Forbes, Mr T. was certainly scoring notable in future be held at Blackburn Hindle, Mr E. G. Hunt, Mr N. social successes with the help of each year. Jepson, Mr F. J. Jones, Mr H. able year—the earlier Quater- the ladies’ committee. Mr W. E. T. Walsh, vice- King, Mr. E. C. Marsden, M r K. centenary celebrations had lim­ Mr Ken Forbes reported on chairman, was elected chairman V. Newton, Mr P. T. Pearson, ited the publication of M a g i s t e r the association’s golfing activities. in succession to Mr Sagar, and Mr W. H. Proctor, Dr T. Riley, to one issue and the decision to The 1969 competition, he said, Mr Donald Forbes was elected Mr J. E. Sagar, Mr T. E. Sharr- publish the School magazine would again be held at Blackburn vice-chairman. Mr William Hare att, Mr R. Smethurst, Mr J. twice instead of three times a Golf Club because Wilpshire thanked Mr Sagar for his chair­ Warner, Mr R. W. Wallis.

OLD BLACKBURNIANS’ ASSOCIATION STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JULY 31, 1968 INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT £ s. d. (, s. d. £ s. d. Bank Charges 2 2 0 Subscriptions, 1967/68 . 265 8 6 General 43 2 3 Released from Life Membership Fund . 15 15 0 Postages 19 0 6 Interest on Investments— Magazines 16 68 4% Consuls . .50 0 0 Church Service 28 12 9 Tax .20 12 6 M agister 99 14 0 Leavers’ Supper 15 10 0 29 7 6 School Covenant 21 0 0 Blackburn Savings Bank . . 4 3 0 Corporation Tax 3 8 3 — 33 10 6 Balance : Profit to Accumulated Fund .. 92 6 10 War Memorial Ground Rent 5 0 0 Annual Dinner 1843 Profit from Social Activities 3 11 0

£341 9 3 £341 9 3

BALANCE SHEET £ S. d. £ s. d. I s. d. £ s. d. Life Membership Fund— Lammack G round at cost, less sales 1207 15 6 Balance at 1.9.67 1313 11 0 Additions 68 5 0 Investments— 4% Consols £300 at cost 210 12 0 1381 16 £950 at par 950 0 0 Deletions 15 15 -1160 12 0 -1366 1 (Market Value £650) War Memorial Fund 1207 19 Cash at Bank— Lloyds Bank Ltd. 114 5 4 Accumulated Fund— Blackburn Savings Bank 333 3 5 Profit at 1.9.67 162 1 3 — 447 8 9 Profit in 1967/8 92 6 10 254 8 1 Cash in Hand 12 8 4

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H onorary Auditors’ Report : We hereby certify that we have examined the accounts of the Old Blackbumians’ Association as above set out together with the books and vouchers relating thereto. In our opinion they represent a true and correct record of the transactions of the Association during the year ended 31 July, 1968. (Signed) William Hare, f.c.a. , 20 November, 1968. Kenneth H. M arsden, f.c.a. APRIL 1 969 MAGISTER 11 FULL SUPPORT FOR GOVERNORS Old boy's pledge at dinner An assurance that old boys of Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School extended full support to the governors in their efforts to retain the character of the School was given at the annual dinner of the Old Blackbumians’ Associ­ ation by Mr Harold Smith, an old boy who is now a leading Lancashire banker. Mr Smith (1931-36), manager of the Midland Bank at Chorley, was proposing a toast to “ The School.” Addressing the gover­ Pictured at the dinner are (left to right); Councillor A. Carus, chairman, Blackburn nors, he said : Education Committee; Canon C. W. D. Carroll, Blackburn diocesan director of religious “We have admired and app­ education, who was chief guest; Mr W. Hare, chairman of the governors; Mr W. E. T. Walsh, lauded your resolve over the last chairman, Old Blackburnians; Mr R. Preston, president, Old Accringtonians (front); M r S. two or three years and we assure O’Hare, chairman, St Mary’s College Old Boys; and M r D. J. Coulson, the headmaster. you of our support in your determination to retain the char­ the wide range of out-of-school are very proud of all of them.” he had been away from Black­ acter and traditions of this activities and by what perhaps I In sport the School had done burn for 12 years. School for the future.” can best describe as the purpose­ very well. “ The football XI He said: “ One of the things His words were greeted with ful flexibility of the varying last year had its best season that I have been very grateful loud applause. interests and activities that take since the war, and the six-a-side for over the last 12 years is that The dinner, which was held in place at the School.” team deservedly won the Public it has made me realise how very Big School on Saturday, Dec­ Mr Coulson said that academ­ Schools Competition last Dec­ well this School looks after its ember 21, 1968, was attended by ically it had been another very ember. We had hoped to repeat old boys. more than 150 old boys and their good year—“ our GCE results this performance last week, but “ I have only been able to pay guests. Grace was said by the matched the high-water mark as you may know the pitches fleeting visits to Blackburn, and Rev W. David Robinson (1942- that we reached last year both were waterlogged and the whole yet regularly over the years the 49), vicar of St James’s Church, at O and A levels ”—and present­ series had to be abandoned. Newsletter and that excellent Blackburn. ed three notable facts in support magazine, M a g i s t e r , have arriv­ The loyal toast was proposed “ For the first time, too, for of th is: some years the School did not ed on my doorstep with detailed by the president of the Old information about the progress Blackbumians’ Association, Pro­ 1. Of the 22 Peel Foundation lose a first XI cricket match, and we included victories over Stony- and the achievements and the fessor Gordon Manley, emeritus awards made to boys and girls aspirations of the School and a professor of environmental sci­ in Blackburn based solely on hurst and King Edward VII, Lytham, among our wins. multiplicity of information about ences at Lancaster University, their competitive performance the fortunes and the progress of who presided. at Advanced level in July, “ We are the best fencing all kinds of old boys from many Replying to the toast to the 1968, 11 went to boys of school in the North-West and walks of life. School, the headmaster, Mr Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar won the championship at Bury “ I think it is worth paying a Douglas J. Coulson, said that it School. last month. tribute to the service that this had been a very busy year since 2. Over 40 boys again went off “ Three of our junior gym­ School gives to its old boys. It is the last dinner. to university from the sixth nasts are to represent Great very easy to maintain a sense of “ The appeal had only just form at Queen Elizabeth’s in Britain in an international gym­ belonging and to feel that you been launched a year ago,” he 1968. nastic competition at Basle in are still part of the community said. “ Now we are well on our July, and in addition to all our 3. In the 1968 GCE Ordinary- with this kind of service provided way towards our revised target of games there are some 37 clubs for you.” £120,000, and as you can see the level examinations at Queen and societies in the School cater­ Elizabeth’s there were about A response was made by the steel outlines of our new block ing to the needs and interests of chief guest, Canon C. W. already dominate the Duke’s 560 passes from a total of some boys at various levels.” 700 subjects taken. D. Carroll, Blackburn diocesan Brow approach to the School. Mr Coulson emphasised: “ All director of religious education, “ Then in March the Duchess Mr Coulson added: “ Ten these excellences are the result of who said that since he moved to of Kent graced what I think will years ago there were 380 passes the work of a first-class staff.” Blackburn just over nine years always rank as a glittering, from 850 entries. You can draw M r Coulson paid tribute to the previously he had come to know historic, and memorable occasion your own conclusions about the governors in general and to the a great number of old boys of in the School’s calendar. general progress of the School chairman, Mr William Hare, in Queen Elizabeth’s. “ I have “ And then a month ago we in this respect.” particular. come to realise that in this town had a visit from members of M r Coulson had a special word “ I am glad to have an oppor­ they play a very important part,” the Public Schools Commission of praise for old boys at univer­ tunity such as this to place on he said. charged with inquiring into the sity. “ In these days of student record my appreciation and The toastmaster was M r Derek way in which a closer liaison unrest it really is a genuine gratitude to Mr Hare and Mr G. Lund. might be achieved between the pleasure to receive in June each Jepson and others for their The menu was : grapefruif; direct-grant schools and the year news of the successes of our wisdom, their very real friend- 1 cream of asparagus soup ; maintained schools. young Old Blackbumians at liness, and their abiding interest poached halibut with hollandaise “ I think I can tell you without university—this year we had in the affairs of Queen Eliza- i sauce; braised steak, fried French revealing any state secrets that some seven firsts and a long string beth’s,” he said. onions, baked and creamed pot­ our visitors were genuinely im­ of very good seconds. A toast to “ Our Guests ” was atoes, brussels sprouts, and pressed by the vigour of the “ They are, I think, a very proposed by Mr Peter B. Jolley carrots; bombe tutti frutti; School’s life and activities, by its great credit to themselves and (1941-48), the recently-appointed cheese and biscuits; and coffee. academic achievements, by the to their School, and I speak for headmaster of Pleckgate School, A collection for Biafran relief high quality of its staff, and by the School when I say that we Blackburn, who pointed out that through Oxfam raised £24. 12 MAGISTER APRIL 1969 MAENSON Former masters as chief guests Two former members of the The Cambridge dinner—the SUITS staff of Queen Elizabeth’s Gram­ twenty-sixth—was held at the mar School were chief guests at Royal Cambridge Hotel on Sat­ the Old Blackburnians’ dinners urday, M arch 8. YOU in Oxford and Cambridge this Mr Roger H. Moore, branch year. Mr Michael Scaife was chairman, presided and proposed in good taste chief guest at Oxford, and Mr the loyal toast. Mr Robin P. Harold R. Fish at Cambridge. Bolton, branch treasurer, pro­ anywhere Mr Scaife taught at Queen posed “ The School ” and Mr Elizabeth’s from 1962 to 1966. Coulson responded. Mr Fish anytime He is now senior history master replied to “ Our Guests,” which at Cheadle Hulme Grammar was proposed by Mr John R. School. C otton. prices Mr Fish taught at Queen Arrangements for the dinner from £23 Elizabeth’s from 1958 to 1965 were made by Mr Roger Har­ and is now a house master at greaves, branch secretary. The Dartmouth High School, West menu was: prawn cocktail; fried other makes Bromwich. fillet of lemon sole and sauce from 17 gns. The Oxford dinner-the thirty- tartare; roast leg of pork, with fourth-was held at Magdalen sage dressing,apple sauce, brussels College on Friday, March 7. sprouts, peas, and roast potatoes; charlotte a la russe; coffee. choose your Mr Ernest Byrom, branch new suit from chairman, presided and proposed Those present w ere: M r R. P. Bolton, the loyal toast. Mr Ian J. Mr F. Bury, Mr J. R. Cotton, Mr D. J. Ibbotson, branch treasurer, pro­ Coulson, Mr G. F. Eastwood, Mr H. R. GRAYS posed a toast to “The School” Fish, Dr H. F. Grundy, Mr R. Har­ and the headmaster, Mr Doug­ greaves, Mr H. R. Holt, Mr R. Hunter, I Penny St. and las J. Coulson, replied. M r John Mr N. Jepson, Mr H. King, Mr R. H. P. Cottam, branch secretary, Mare, Mr K. J. Miller, Dr F. Ridehalgh, New Market Hall, proposed a toast to “Our Guests” Mr T. E. Sharratt, Mr D. W. Shaw, and M r Scaife responded. Mr A. H. M. Stone, Mr M. W. Taylor, Blackburn. Mr W. E. T. Walsh, Mr P. Wood. The dinner was arranged by Mr Cottam. The menu was : creme portugaise; flan Alaska; roast saddle of lamb, with cauli­ 23 Old Blacks flower, peas, and roast and boiled potatoes; coffee ice, drenched in dine at Leeds liquid honey; creamed chicken GEORGE CALVERT and walnuts on toast; coffee; Twenty-three members of the Patrizierwein 1967, ChSteau Res- Old Blackburnians’ Association, pide 1959. including nine from Blackburn, attended the annual dinner of £ High class decorator A Those present were: M r J. F. Buckley, the Yorkshire branch at Leeds Mr F. Bury, Mr E. Byrom, Mr J. P. University union on Friday, Cottam, Mr D. J. Coulson, Mr A. November 8, 1968. Eastham, Mr D. Gartside, Mr H. Hargreaves, Mr N. T. Holden, Mr R. Mr Guy Shuttleworth, branch Hunter, Mr I. J. Ibbotson, Mr N. secretary, presided and proposed Decorating Contractor to Jepson, Mr H. King, Mr J. Lee, Mr D. the loyal toast. He also welcomed Martin, Mr P. J. Mitchell, Dr A. Mudd, the guests, and the headmaster, Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School Mr D. Nicholson, Mr G. Redman, M r Douglas J. Coulson, replied. Dr F. Ridehalgh, Mr M. Ridout, Mr M. The arrangements for the Scaife, Mr R. Sharp, M r T. E. Sharratt, dinner were made by M r James Mr P. F. Snowdon, Mr W. E. T. Walsh, S. Mortimer, branch chairman, Mr C. P. Waring, Mr D. Wharton, and Mr Stephen Colbert, of Full range of Exclusive Designs Mr J. Whitehead. Leeds University.

ALSO LARGE SELECTION OF Memorial CORRECTIONS HAND PRINTED WALLPAPERS M r C. L. Mercer attended trophy Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School from 1953 to 1962 and A trophy in memory of Dr not from 1947 to 1962, as Stephen B. Challen is being inadvertently stated in the last All work personally supervised :: Estimates with pleasure awarded at Portsmouth College issue of M a g is t e r . of Technology, where he was T he late M r Frank Chalk head of the School of Pharmacy. lived at 33 Arnold Road, Bromley Sales and Showroom: Residence: Dr Challen (1935-40) died in Cross, Bolton, and not at 59 May, 1967, aged 42. Lansdowne Road, Bolton, as ‘WILLOW HOUSE' 182 SHEAR BROW The trophy, a 200-year-old inadvertently stated in the last MELLOR LANE, MELLOR English bell-metal mortar, has issue o f M a g is t e r . BLACKBURN BLACKBURN been presented by his widow, The editor regrets these errors Mrs Jean Challen. An annual Phone Mellor 391 and wishes to apologise for any lecture is also being given in his inconvenience or embarrassment m em ory. which they may have caused. APRIL 1969 MAGISTER 13

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Dining at Tower of London FOR ALL^YOUR— From page 1 Mr and Mrs Eastwood, the Blackburn party included Mr made by Mr E. B. Norman, a William Hare, chairman of the PHOTOGRAPHIC REQUIREMENTS founder member and first sec­ governors, and Mr Norman retary of the London branch. Jepson, vice-chairman. At the annual general meeting London Old Blackburnians who of the branch, which followed the attended the dinner (most accompanied dinner, the office of president by their wives) were:— CINE was discontinued at the sugges­ tion of Mr Brogden, who there­ Mr H. Abel (1934-40), Mr J. Barker upon relinquished office. (1962-68), Mr D. H. R. Brearley (1917- & 23), Mr D. Briggs (1920-26), Mr H. Professor John Varey resigned Brogden (1918-27), Mr J. Calderbank as chairman and was succeeded (1923-29), Mr F. Coggins (1926-31), STILL by Mr R. Vipond. Mr Keith M r R. A. Cruse (staff, 1946-57), M r J. S. Knott resigned as treasurer and Dolby (1958-63), Mr S. M. Edwardson Mr H. Wilkinson was elected to succeed him. (1936-41), Mr H. G. Fielding (1944-49), Mr J. D. Foster (1918-27), Mr T. MAIN AGENTS FOR Mr Paul Price was re-elected Gibson (1918-24), M r J. Haworth (1921- secretary, Mr Harry King liaison 31), Mr N. T. Holden (1925-28), M r C. LEITZ - R0LLEI - ZEISS officer, and Mr F. Coggins Houghton (1920-25), Mr J. K. Hunt auditor. (1935-40), Mr K. M. Knott (1943-50), NIKON - PENTAX - ETC - ETC Mr C. Houghton resigned Mr R. McCartney (1924-28), Mr P. N. from the committee and was Mercer (1947-58), Mr G. T. Netreval succeeded by Mr Tom South- (1935-39), Mr H. Neville (1922-26), 8m m . & 16mm. Amateur & Professional Cine Equipment worth. The other members of Mr E. B. Norman (1923-28), Sir the committee were all re-elected. Benjamin Ormerod (1903-08), Mr F. H. Perkins (1915-21), Mr P. N. Price Earlier in the day members of the Blackburn party visited the (1948-54), Mr N. Radley (1932-38), Post Office Tower. There they Mr G. Smith (1934-39), Mr L. G. Soady (1926-36), Mr T. K. South- TEdwin (Borse 8? Son were met and entertained by Mr worth (1948-54), Mr G. Stancliffe Tom Gibson (1918-24), tele­ phone manager of Central Lon­ (1937-41), Major H. Stancliffe (1937-44), PHOTOGRAPHIC & CINE SPECIALISTS Mr F. A. Stonehouse (1919-23), Mr T. don, who personally took the Taylor (1922-30), Dr T. E. Tomlinson visitors on a conducted tour of 19, CHURCH STREET, BLACKBURN the entire building. (1939-46), Mr F. Tyson (1924-31), Mr R. Vipond (1929-36), Mr K. Wight- Telephone: 51682 In addition to Mr and Mrs man (1948-52), and Mr H. Wilkinson Coulson, Mr and Mrs King, and (1936-40). 14 MAGISTER APRIL 1969

My reason for going to the activities in M a g is t e r from tim e Congo dates back to June, 1965, to time. I hope you will not when I advised the Zambian mind if I put the record straight Government on rehabilitation of I saw the end in one regard for there is one the followers of Alice Lenshina, regularly recurring mistake—that leader of the Lumpa sect, who I am a medical missionary. had rebelled against the Govern­ In fact I left mission work ment the previous year. I man­ early in 1959, ten years ago, and aged to learn quite a lot about of the Congo since then I have been in Govern­ these people while I was studying ment service, first as a general them and was able to make some duties medical officer and then rather accurate predictions as to as a psychiatrist. For the last two what they would do, and so when years I have been in charge of a the Government once more mercenaries 500-bed hospital and I have also thought they might have a been responsible for developing rehabilitation problem they called the psychiatric service through­ me in. By ALAN HOWARTH out the whole of Zambia, besides Early in August, 1967, a group being an honorary lecturer in of mercenaries with about 1,000 the University of Zambia. Katangese gendarmes occupied I am expecting to be in Bukavu, a town on the shore of Bukavu, a town in the eastern Congo, leaped into the headlines England again about the middle Lake Kivu in the eastern Congo, of 1969, but it could be earlier. and after a few weeks it became of the world when a band of European mercenaries and Katangese gendarmes seized it and turned to face the I am growing used to a life with evident that they were trapped. a bit of travelling—not only in Arrangements were being pursuing forces of the Congolese National Army. An Old Zambia, where I fly quite a lot, made for the mercenaries to be Blackburnian, Dr Alan Howarth (1939-46), was in the town but beyond our borders. removed from Africa, and Zam­ during the siege and saw the fighting. This is his story. During the last three years bia agreed to accept the gend­ I have visited London twice, armes for resettlement. Since it paid a brief visit to New York seemed likely that they would for as much time as possible, not time on what I considered was and Washington, been twice to only making initial observations my main task—getting to know need to be rehabilitated I was the Sudan, and paid other visits but also treating the wounded. the Congolese soldiers. sent along to study them. to the Congo, Kenya, Uganda, These were housed in a large When I arrived with three During the next few days, in Nigeria and Senegal as well as college building the basement of Zambian friends—dealing with fact, I had to spend quite a lot of dropping in at many European which was being used as a radio diplomatic problems, etc.—we time commuting by helicopter capitals, including Stockholm, station by the mercenaries and found the siege still in progress over the storm-capped hills and Vienna, and Athens. But I must hence was a military target and and Bukavu still under attack by mountains of Rwanda—an exper­ admit that if I leave Africa for under regular rocket attack. the Congolese National Army. ience as interesting as actually too long I feel anxious to get After the evacuation I had to being in Bukavu, with wonderful back, and perhaps from the little We were able to enter Bukavu, continue my care of the wounded views, when the weather cleared, I have told you this will not seem and during the remainder of the in association with Red Cross of volcanoes and, for a change, a surprising. siege I found it best to stay there workers, but I spent most of my spot of crocodile hunting made A long way from QEGS ? easy. Not really, for there are lots of The situation was tragic and Lancastrians here in Zambia, and bizarre and yet tremendously I am never surprised to meet a encouraging. The majority of fellow Old Blackburnian. I only the gendarmes went back to the wish there were time for us to Congo and despite dismal prog­ get together, but perhaps—at nostications by the Red Cross least for myself—the fault is in they remain alive and well and having got too involved with so I have been corresponding with much of interest happening here. STEADS some of them even. Still, if there are other Old I thought that some of them Blackburnians at present in who had lived for too long Zambia who would like to get in using arms to get what they touch with me perhaps we could wanted might become bandits, arrange for a get-together in the and recently I have been con­ near future. Incidentally, I Suppliers of toffees and candies tacted by some of their former wonder how many Lancashire companions who have taken up folk here in Zambia recognise that “profession”—for help when the real origin of the Radio to more than three generations they were in trouble; there is Doctor’s accent ? This has been never a dull moment. And in another of my sidelines, a four- the meantime I have been acting and-a-half-minute talk six morn­ of Grammar School boys as the go-between for a group of ings a week for the last year. Zambian students and student- I cannot end without paying friends in Bukavu whom they are a small tribute to Mr Collier. trying to help, since they lost all I can still remember his first their belongings. lessons to us before he went off DELICIOUS COFFEE and Needless to say, I could go on to the war, and I am sure he for quite a while and still not stimulated then an interest in LIGHT MEALS SERVED finish this particular story, bu 11 languages which has come in hope that I have been able to very useful for me since coming give you some idea of a situation to Africa. I haven’t found such IN THE TEAROOM in which we not only tried to rid good use for the E uropean history Africa of a scourge, a group of taught by Mrs Collier, but I can mercenaries led by Colonel still remember her lessons very Schramme, but also tried and vividly too. succeeded in saving the lives 2 PRESTON NEW ROAD, of 1,000 gendarmes. Now lecturing SUDELL CROSS, BLACKBURN Dr Haworth adds : I noticed another reference to Zambia in M r K. J. Miller (1943-47) has a recent edition of the Blackburn been appointed to a lectureship Times and I was reminded of in engineering materials at Cam­ your own references to my bridge University. Mr and Mrs Grills are teaching in Zambian schools

Mr Peter Grills (1954-61) and his wife, Gillian, left Blackburn on December 28 to teach in Zambia. They were recruited by the Ministry of Overseas Development and will be staying in Zambia for at least three years. From Lusaka, Mr Grills writes : tion at secondary level. We came via Lagos, where we stayed with my wife’s parents, I start at 12.30 p.m. and finish who live in Nigeria, over the at 4.30 p.m. The school has its New Year. We were in Nigeria own outdoor swimming pool, for 10 days, and we flew from which we sometimes use at Lagos to Nairobi, where we had weekends. Teaching is much the a 36-hour stopover. same as in the U .K .—most text­ books are published in England. We arrived in Lusaka on Jan­ uary 9 and we were taken to a Burglaries are common out Government hostel, where we here. The third weekend we stayed for a fortnight. Every were in the bungalow we were teacher lives, for a time, in a suddenly awakened at 5 a.m. on hostel. Then we were allocated Sunday by some character throw­ a detached bungalow about five ing a huge rock through the minutes’ walk from my school. small bedroom window. Who­ ever it was made off with my We employ both a house ser­ wife’s dressmaker’s dummy and vant and a gardener. The house one of her dresses. Fortunately servant lives behind our bunga­ nothing else was taken. low in a small, one-roomed house The cost of living here is much with a shower and toilet. He higher than in the U.K., except Mr and Mrs Grills pictured in Blackburn before they left washes, cooks, cleans, and does for meat and for petrol, which is for Zambia. all household chores. only about 4s. 9d. per gallon. The pattern of life here is We are beginning to become quite different as school starts at adjusted to life out here. One 7.20 a.m., which means we must must learn to have a great deal of be up by 6.15 a.m. My wife patience and a sense of humour. works in the mornings from 7.20 We have already visited the to noon at Lusaka infants’ school, Kariba Dam, which is only 114 but I work in the afternoons at miles from here, and we hope to PROCTER’S Lotus primary school. visit Livingstone and the Victoria The pupils are mainly Asian. Falls during the Easter vacation. for It is large for a primary school, It is the rainy season at the with 23 classes, about 33 to a moment; we have an hour or class. Unfortunately there is two of rain most days, but the TELEVISION only accommodation for 18 rains should end soon. The COLOUR BLACK & WHITE classes in the morning, so five coldest months are June and classes must be held in the July; the hottest month, October, afternoon. is known locally as the “ suicide I take Grade 7; the children month ” ! The climate in are aged between 10 and 14 years. Lusaka is pleasant; the height RENT OR BUY The oldest children are still at keeps the temperature relatively junior school because they have cool even during the hottest failed the selection test and are time of the year. RADIO HI-FI GRAMS repeating the course. Eventually, Peter Grills, c/o Lotus primary if they fail the test, they are not school, P.O. Box 959, Lusaka, allowed to continue their educa­ Zambia. ALL ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES Ex-RAF man becomes licensee The new licensee of the any, including one to Berlin. Choose from the best Brunswick Hotel in Higher Aud- After demobilisation he worked ley Street, Blackburn, is Mr for the North-West Electricity All with service that’s proved William Alan Seed, who left the Board in Blackburn for a few Royal Air Force recently with years, then rejoined the Royal the rank of warrant officer after Air Force. serving in both war and peace. For the last seven years of his PROCTER’S Mr Seed attended Queen service he was attached to heli­ Elizabeth’s from 1933 to 1937. copters, serving abroad, includ­ He was a navigator in a bombing ing a spell in Singapore before 14-16 AINSWORTH STREET, BLACKBURN squadron during the Second returning to Britain and operat­ World War and completed 30 ing from Anglesey with an air-sea Telephone 55336. operations, mostly over Germ- rescue formation. 16 MAGISTER APRIL 1969

Obituary continued from page 2 FRANK BLEASDALE Park Hospital for 40 years, and during this time he was respons­ reminiscences included stories of ible for initiating the pathology Mrs Marsden her childhood in the 1870s and department. He ran the depart­ 1880s, a little about her life at ment virtually alone until 1946, 1935 became almost my first London University in the 1890s, after which it expanded consider­ visitor. In those days married and sadly uncomfortable mem­ ably. He retired in 1964. women were not allowed to take ories of teaching in a girls’ He belonged to a musical posts in schools, and she made it boarding school in the early family. At one time he played her business to temper our years of this century. the trombone and with his father possible loneliness with introduc­ When she was a girl her father and three brothers used to play tions and suggestions of new resigned his teaching post, after in Blackburn Public Brass Band. interests. Thus it was that I came a difference with his headmaster, Mr Bleasdale was secretary and to know her, and in time to know on a matter of principle. He had his father conductor. her as a most valued friend. a young family and took a grave Mr Frank Bleasdale, formerly After his retirement he took During these 33 years I have risk in so doing. He shortly chief laboratory technician at up painting and spent a lot of been aware of particular qualities afterwards became the first Non­ Queen’s Park Hospital, Black­ time at his easel. He produced —her kindness and thoughtful­ conformist to be made an HM burn, died at his home in Black­ dozens of paintings, and gave ness never diminished; and shar­ Inspector of Schools, and so vin­ burn on January 21, 1969, many away to friends. ing a date of birth with my dicated his firmness of purpose. aged 65. husband she always welcomed Mr Bleasdale, who lived at Mrs Marsden must have in­ He was born in Blackburn and 48 Roney Street, Blackburn, me on his birthday while he was herited his outlook, and her quiet attended Queen Elizabeth’s a prisoner of war. leaves a widow, Mrs Annie determination has been benevol­ Grammar School from 1916 to Bleasdale. Cremation took place H er conversation was always ently bestowed upon Queen 1920. He worked at Queen’s at Pleasington on January 24. a delight to me. She read widely Elizabeth’s Grammar School until a very few months ago. through many different channels. Her memory was excellent and her comments incisive. Her MARY S. H. COLLIER. T. C. STIRRUP Captain T. C. Stirrup, who was promoted captain and be­ held senior positions with several came adjutant of the 13th Batt­ companies during a career of alion. He won the Military Cross. C. M. BRADLEY more than 40 years in the textile industry, died on October 31, He was a director of Ashworth, Dr Clement Montague Brad­ moved to Wilpshire. 1968, after a short illness. He Hadwin Ltd., of Manchester, ley, one of the oldest practising was 72. before he joined Thomas Moss During the First World War Ltd., of Lostock Hall, near doctors in Lancashire, died at his he served on the staff of Whalley home at Wilpshire on November Captain Stirrup attended Preston. Later he became weav­ Hospital and was later attached Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar ing director of Amalgamated 11, 1968, aged 84. He had to Rugeley Camp, Staffordshire. visited several patients on his School from 1904 to 1912. He Cotton Mills Trust Ltd., and he In September, 1939, he was given then studied spinning and weav­ retired in 1960. normal rounds only the day command of the 126th Field before. ing at Blackburn Technical Coll­ Ambulance with the rank of ege, but his incipient career in He was a member of the Fylde Dr Bradley had a rich sense of lieutenant-colonel. textiles was interrupted by the district appeal committee for humour and at one time was First World War. Lancaster University, and was much in demand as an after- He was medical officer to secretary in the Fylde for the dinner speaker ; he had the rare Blackburn Rural District Coun­ He joined the Inns of Court School’s Quatercentenary appeal. ability to adapt his stories to any cil for over 20 years, police Officers’ Training Corps in 1915 occasion, and he was never afraid surgeon to the county police at and in the following year was Captain Stirrup, who lived at of telling a story against himself. Blackburn, and medical officer at gazetted second lieutenant in the 1 North Houses Lane, Lytham the Royal Ordnance Factory, York and Lancaster Regiment. St Annes, leaves a widow and He was a delightful conversa­ Lower Darwen. In 1936 he was He served in France, where he two sons. tionalist. His sentences were president of Blackburn Medical always beautifully constructed, Society. and he was once heard to say that whenever he wanted to In politics he was a Conserv­ MRS P. C. N0RTHAM polish up his English he read ative. From 1921 to 1927 he Thackeray. represented St Peter’s ward on Mrs Loma Northam, wife of moved to the West Country, Blackburn town council, and he He attended Queen Elizabeth’s Mr P. C. Northam, who taught where they both came from. was a member of the Central at Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar They had a house at Sidford for Grammar School from Novem­ Conservative Club. He was a ber, 1896, to July, 1900. He School from 1909 to 1935, died many years, devoting much time Freemason and a past master of on December 19, 1968, after a to the garden, and later moved studied medicine at Edinburgh, Victory Lodge No. 3932. and in 1915 he took over the short illness. She was 87. to a private hotel at Sidmouth. practice of his father, Dr David Dr Bradley, who lived at Mr and Mrs Northam had Mr Northam, who is 94, now Bradley, in King Street, Black­ Grosvenor Lodge, Wilpshire, been married for 59 years. After lives at Canterbury House, Sal- burn, where he lived until he leaves a widow and five sons. Mr Northam’s retirement they combe Road, Sidmouth, Devon.

We also regret to record the deaths of:

MISS ADA MARY COE, School secretary, 1919-42, on December 21. ALFRED THOMAS WHEWELL (1921-25) on January 20. THOMAS LUCAS DUERDEN, School director of music, 1938-62, on March 20. APRIL 1969 MAGISTER 17 NEWS IN BRIEF Round-the-world trip for banker Mr Roland Isherwood (1940- ber to begin an extensive tour 45), assistant comptroller at the of Australia and New Zealand. head office of the Australia and His tour also took him to New Zealand Bank in London, ANZ Bank offices in Suva and left Britain at the end of Decem­ New York as well as agent banks in Singapore, Bangkok, Honolulu and San Francisco. He ret­ urned home at the beginning of March.

Mr Eastham to study for MA at Kent Mr Albert Eastham (1946-51), a lecturer in the School of Man­ agement at Oxford College of Technology, will be seconded to the University of Kent at Canter­ bury from October on a one-year course to study for an MA degree in local government. He will return to Oxford at the end of the course. M r Barry Greenwood (1946-52) will stand as Lib­ eral candidate for St Mat­ thew’s ward in the Black­ Mr Collier has burn municipal elections next month. M r Green­ an operation wood, a newsagent, lives in Whalley Range, Blackburn, Mr L. D. Collier, formerly and is a member of Black­ senior modem languages master burn Liberal Party’s ex­ at Queen Elizabeth’s, had an ecutive committee. operation in January. He re­ turned home after several weeks in hospital, and is now well on the way to a full recovery. Treasurer of M r Albert A. Monk (1918-22), who has been a chemist in Blackburn for 47 years, retired recently for reasons of Mr J. R. Kennedy health. He attended St Silas’s primary school before rural council he came to Queen Elizabeth’s and later studied at Black­ Mr C. F. Kemp (1941-45) was elected Ml EE burn Technical College. He qualified as a pharmacist appointed treasurer to Dorking at Manchester University, and is also a qualified optician. and Horley Rural District Coun­ M r John R. Kennedy (1945- M r Monk, who is 62, lives at Brindle. cil in June, 1967. 54) has been elected a M ember of the Institution of Electrical Eng­ ineers and has been registered as Mr Mercer is retiring this summer a chartered engineer. From page 1 In the early 1940s, Mr Mercer Lecturer joins started harvest camps in the Mr Mercer became a Scout at Fylde as part of the war effort. research team Higher degree the age of 11. He was a member He was in the Royal Air Force of the Oxford University Rover Volunteer Reserve and entered Mr B. Park (1949-53) has Dr J. Gordon Paterson (1953- Crew and was Scoutmaster at the service with a direct com­ joined the research team of the 57), who graduated MB, ChB Thame and Queen Elizabeth’s. mission as a pilot officer. He Schools Council Foreign Lang­ from Edinburgh University in He became Group Scout­ trained for flying control airfield uage Teaching Project, which is 1965, has obtained a higher master at the School in 1936, in duties with Coastal Command based at York University. He degree in obstetrics—D.Obst. succession to Cecil Hale, with and rose to the rank of flight was formerly assistant lecturer in R.C.O.G. whom he had been at Oxford, lieutenant. charge of Spanish studies at and he held that position for In 1951 he started the School Bradford Technical College. Council post 20 years. Travel Club—which is still going He ran Scout camps every strong under Mr J. Monk—and Mr Jeffrey Frank Brown summer—and most Whitsun- took parties abroad every summer New commissioner (1957-63) has been appointed tides—and hikes every Easter for 10 years. assistant solicitor with the North from 1935 to 1963, apart from He is also a musician and—as Mr Roy W. Wallis (1944-48) Riding County Council. the years during the Second he modestly puts it—“helps out” has been appointed a com­ World War when he was serving in the School orchestra as a missioner on the Public Works in the armed forces. He resigned flautist. Loan Board. He lectures in Off to U.S.A. from the School Group in 1963. Mr and Mrs Mercer are going accounting and business finance This outstanding record of to live in Kirkcudbrightshire. in the Faculty of Economics at Mr Christopher L. Jenkins service to Scouting was recog­ Their address will be Craiglure, Manchester University and is a (1943-53) left Britain at the end nised by the award of the Medal Lauriston Road, Gatehouse-of- member of Withnell Urban of February to live in the United of M erit in 1956 and the Silver Fleet, and visitors will be more District Council. States. Acorn in 1967. than welcome at all times. 18 MAGISTER APRIL 1969

Of all the many kind tributes we received after publication of the last issue of M a g i s t e r none was more appreciated than that A very nice way of from M r Frank J. Jones (1918- 27), chairman and managing director of Jones Textilaties Ltd. Mr Jones told us that he joined the Old Blackbumians’ Associa­ saying thank you tion more than 40 years ago as a life member. Recently he had Eastwood’s history of the School —in manpower studies—is re­ aire and Rousseau. He was a felt that M a g i s t e r was giving has a place on my bookshelf—I ported on page 5. It puts him in colleague and adviser of Glad­ him more than his money’s wonder if it’s the only copy in select company: only four such stone and Joseph Chamberlain, worth. And in recognition of the the West Indies ? ” degrees have been awarded so far. a Cabinet Minister under the fact he made a contribution to As a matter of fact there is four Liberal Prime Ministers, the association’s funds. Thank and a leading architect of Liberal you, Mr Jones ! another copy in Jamaica itself. Chasing poachers It is owned by Mr H. Cook policies towards Ireland and India. Popular history (1921-29), who is deputy head­ From Winchester, Mr Arthur master at Cornwall College, Sandford (1952-59) writes: “ I This book is a study of “ an From Kingston, Jamaica, Mr Montego Bay. am working for the Hampshire intellectual in politics,” of the G. F. Stonehouse (1942-49) County Council now and under­ reasons which led him to embark writes: “ I was delighted to read take prosecutions for the river on a political career, and of the of the School’s Quatercentenary More co-operation impact on ideas developed in celebrations and hope they all mid-Victorian England of the went well. From recent photo­ Major Harold Stancliffe (1937- pressures and emergencies of graphs I can hardly recognise the 44), officer commanding the political practice in the later place and have resolved to visit Army’s programmed learning period. It is the first detailed the School on my next leave. wing, discovered recently that his analysis of Lord Morley’s career “ Please give my regards to opposite number in the Royal to use his own correspondence those members of the staff of my Air Force, Squadron Leader from numerous major collections. day who are still at School. In Peter Fallon, was also an old this regard Dr Tyler springs boy of Queen Elizabeth’s (1948- John Morley—Liberal Intellec­ immediately to mind—I can still 53). “ No doubt co-operation tual in Politics, by D. A. Hamer. recall in detail some of Doc’s between the Army and Air Force Clarendon Press, 65s. dramatic expositions ! ” will increase,” he comments. Mr Stonehouse adds: “ Mr Major Stancliffe’s latest degree Colleagues authority against salmon poachers Many Old Blacks will be —a heinous offence! Raymond interested to know that Monsieur Fisher (1951-56), who also works A. Bur, who taught at Queen SEED AND for the river authority, is one of Elizabeth’s from 1952 to 1955, the poacher catchers and was a is now on the staff of Carisbrooke witness in the last case I had.” Grammar School, Newport, Isle M r Sandford lives at Kalamunda, of Wight. GABBUTT ltd Downs Road, South Wonston, At that school he is a colleague Winchester. of M r Gerald Lewney, who was a pupil at Queen Elizabeth’s from Lord M or ley 1933 to 1943 and is the son of the late Mr G. G. Lewney, who One of the most distinguished taught at Queen Elizabeth’s from old boys in the 400 years of the 1920 to 1958. School’s history, Lord Morley, is the subject of a new study which was published in December. The author is D r D. A. Hamer, Expectant father Booksellers since 1907 a New Zealander who now Mr Malcolm F. Davis (1943- lectures in history at Lancaster 48), a lecturer in agriculture for University. Salop County Council education John Morley was bom at his committee, dropped us a line to father’s house in Heaton Street, say that he had moved from Blackburn, on Christmas Eve, Walford Manor, Baschurch, to 1838. He attended Queen Eliza­ Oakfield House, Baschurch. He beth’s—then the old grammar adds: “ Married now and, happy school by St Peter’s Church— to say, expectant father for next 4 and 6 PRESTON NEW ROAD and later went up to Lincoln Easter.” College, Oxford. He was called Telephone 58226 to the Bar at Lincoln’s Inn in 1873. As a writer and Member of In hospital 40 and 42 DARWEN STREET Parliament he occupied a prom­ Alderman R. H. G. Home inent place in the intellectual and (1914-22), who is a governor of Telephone 59855 political life of late Victorian and the School, was taken seriously early twentieth-century England. ill in January and has been in BLACKBURN He was the friend and disciple hospital since then. We hope he of John Stuart Mill, and the will soon be home, and we wish biographer of Cobden and Volt­ him a speedy return to full health. APRIL 1 969 MAGISTER 19

M r Coulson Mr Roberts Mr Singleton M r Beaumont JUSTICES OF THE PEACE Eleven new Blackburn magist­ boy of Pocklington School and studied at Chorley College of choirmaster at Wilpshire Meth­ rates who were appointed in took his degree at St John’s Education and has been teaching odist Church and is also a mem­ November included the head­ College, Cambridge. Before at St Wilfred’s Church of Eng­ ber of Wilpshire Golf Club, master of Queen Elizabeth’s moving to Blackburn he was land School, Blackburn, for Blackburn Forty-one Club and Grammar School, Mr Douglas J. headmaster of Collyer’s School, about 18 months. the District Club. Coulson, and three old boys— Horsham, Sussex. Mr Singleton (1931-33) is a Mr Beaumont (1937-42) is Mr James Roberts, Mr John Mr Roberts (1927-30) had a partner in G. F. Singleton and manager of the transistor division S. Singleton, and M r Eric confectioner’s shop in Little Co., chartered auctioneers and of Milliard Blackburn works. Beaumont. Harwood for 17 years, but gave estate agents, of Blackburn, and He serves as a trustee of Mr Coulson has been head­ it up to become a teacher. In is chairman of the North-West Wilpshire Methodist Church master of Queen Elizabeth’s since 1963, at the age of 47, he sat his Chambers of Commerce com­ and is also a member of Black­ September, 1965. He is an old GCE and gained five passes. He mittee. He is organist and burn Rotary Club. One Old Black follows Cadet force another as secretary commandant retires Colonel Harold Smith (1931- of Cham ber of Trade 36) has retired after four years as commandant of the East Lanc­ Mr R. Edgar Dixon (1914-21) is retiring this summer ashire Army Cadet Force. He after 32 years as secretary of Blackburn Chamber of Trade. served in the Army for six years He will be succeeded by Mr William M. Snape (1956-62). during the Second World War and has served for 16 years on Mr Dixon, who lives in Azalea the reserve. Road, Blackburn, succeeded his father as secretary, and has been He volunteered for the Army associated with the Chamber of as a sapper in 1939 and spent six Trade since 1925. months in France with the British Expeditionary Force until He was for many years secre­ the Dunkirk evacuation. Two tary of Blackburn and District years later he was commissioned Scouts’ Association, and in 1939 Mr Dixon in the RASC and served with the he was appointed secretary of the 52nd Mountain Division in Lancashire and Cheshire Feder­ North-west Europe. ation of Chambers of Trade. He was also secretary of Blackburn GEOGRAPHY During service with the Territ- and District Retail Grocers’ orial Army he commanded the 42nd Divisional Column RASC Mr Snape Association until his retirement in 1961 after 30 years’ service. POST FOR for four years. In 1965 he was awarded the OBE. He is continuing as secretary of Blackburn and District Master TEACHER He is manager of the Midland New post for Bakers’ Association and the East Bank at Chorley and lives at Lancashire branch of the Elec­ M r Peter John Walsh (1952- Clayton-le-Woods. At the associ­ headmaster trical Contractors’ Association. 59) has been appointed head of ation’s annual dinner last Dec­ the geography department at ember he proposed the toast to Mr Walter Bebbington (1940- Mr Snape intends to establish the School. 47), became headmaster of St Everton School, Blackburn. He business as an insurance broker previously taught at Ashton-on- Mary’s Primary School, Ely, in as well as being secretary of the Dinner report, page 11. September, 1967. Chamber of Trade. Ribble School, Preston. After leaving Queen Eliza­ He was formerly head of St After some time with the Ex-head boy has John’s CE Primary School, beth’s, Mr Walsh studied for a Commercial Union Assurance general arts degree at Durham Blackburn, for six years. Co. Ltd. he joined the Legal and University. From 1965 to 1966 Kenya Chair Mr Bebbington, who lived in General Assurance Society Ltd. in 1964 as an inspector. He has he taught at Shadsworth School, Dr Wilfrid Fishwick (1930-38), Walden Road, Blackburn, was Blackburn, and then spent a year worked in Blackburn since then. a former head boy of Queen a lay reader attached to St studying for his Diploma in Elizabeth’s, has been appointed Gabriel’s Church, chairman of He is a member of the Old Education at Newcastle Univer­ professor of electrical engineering Blackburn Deanery Youth Com­ Blackbumians’ AFC and plays sity before joining the staff of at the University College, Nair­ mittee and a member of the centre-forward in the first team. Ashton-on-Ribble School. He obi. He was previously professor Diocesan Board of Religious He lives in Wilworth Crescent, lives at 42 Langdale Road, of electrical engineering at the Education. Blackburn. Feniscowles, Blackburn. University of Wales, Swansea. 20 MAGISTER APRIL 1969 Good season so far— in spite of

The Old Blackbumians’ Asso­ ciation Football Club is having a good season. The first team are unlucky defeats at present leading the first divi­ sion of the Lancashire Amateur Hebden, P. T. Pearson, W. G. both playing in the second team. League with a record of : Newman; C. R. Marlor, A. Jack­ Another ex-member of the first P14 W10 D3 LI F39 A14 Pts 23 son, P. Dobson, D. L. Stevenson, team, Eddie MacGarry, has also D. Hardman. Although the loss made a comeback and he is now The team have been playing of these players has not had any keeping goal for the third team. very well after a poor start in great effect on the first team, the Mr Colin Marlor (1948-55), which they only obtained one T he Old Blacks have been a leading member of the other teams have suffered, and it doing well on the social side with point from their first two games. is hoped that some of these Old Blackburnians’ AFC, They then went on to win their several functions on Saturday broke his left leg while players will start playing again and Friday evenings. The club next eight league matches and next season. playing in a match against went to the top of the table. is also open every Monday, the Old Rivingtonians at In the last four games they have The second team who have Wednesday and Friday evening, Lammack on January 11. been held to a draw twice and finished well up the league in and all afternoon and evening on It was his first serious won the last two, but after that, past seasons, are at present in a Saturdays for club members. injury in 10 years of play­ because of the snow and frost, rather low position, at fifth On Boxing Day the Old Blacks ing for the Old Blacks, and no games were played for three entertained a select Blackburn has put him out of football weeks. Combination side in the annual for the rest of the season at Brian Hardcastle is leading the FOOTBALL REPORT match at Lammack but were well least. His leg was broken side this season and has organised beaten 5—1 on a bone-hard in two places just below the the weekly training sessions in by ground which did not suit their knee, and for several weeks, the School gym, which are well style of play. Also on Boxing with his leg in plaster, supported by the first team BARRIE HAYDOCK Day a second match was played M r Marlor was hobbling players. This is paying dividends, between the Over 30s and Under around on crutches. 25s. It resulted in a victory for because the Old Blacks are much Northern Cricket Club and the fitter than most of their oppon­ the 0ver-30s, who made their place, but they are eight points experience felt. weekly draw for this is being held ents and several games have been in the clubhouse for the first won in the later stages. They are behind the leaders.Their record is On New Year’s Day a return P16 W8 D2 L6 F41 A34 Pts 18. 10 weeks; during the second also producing some fine attack­ match was played between the 10 weeks it will be held at the ing football. The second-team are, how­ 0ver-30s and Under-25s and Northern’s clubhouse. This After last season’s good cup ever, still in the league’s Second the younger players got their 200 Club is being run to make run the Old Blacks were very XI Knock-Out competition and revenge with an easy victory after money for future extensions at disappointing in this season’s have reached the semi-final. The the 0ver-30s had tired late in Lammack; if anybody is interest­ competitions, being knocked out Old Blacks, after having a bye in the second half. ed in joining, please contact any of all three cups at the first the first round, beat Burnley The club has just started a member, who will be able to hurdle—although they were un­ GSOB 5—3 at home after extra joint 200 Club with Blackburn give them full details. lucky to be drawn away three time. At one stage in the first times and against good opposi­ half the Old Blacks were trailing tion. 3— 0 but they made a tremendous fight back to draw level at full In the FA Amateur Cup the time and grab victory in the Old Blacks had to visit East Chorlton, one of the top teams extra time. In the third round THOMAS BRIGGS in the Lancashire and Cheshire the Old Blacks had an easy 5—1 Amateur League, and were beat­ win against Bolton CGSOB, en 5—0. In the Lancashire also at Lammack. (BLACKBURN) LTD. Amateur Cup and in the newly- The third team are having a formed Lancashire Amateur Lea­ rather mixed season with some gue Knock-Out Competition the very big victories, but unfortun­ Old Blacks had byes in the first ately they have never been able rounds, but in the second rounds to produce their best form they were drawn against Man­ against the better teams and they chester YMCA in both competi­ are at present in third position PRINTERS tions and were beaten by the odd in the league table : goal on each occasion. P10 W7 D1 L2 F44 A22 Pts 15. BOOKBINDERS The first game was the A supplementary league has Knock-Out Cup for first teams been formed this season for and the Old Blacks were beaten third and fourth teams because STATIO N ERS 2—1, but the Manchester side the leagues are smaller now, and were worthy winners. In the the third team are well placed, Lancashire Amateur Cup the winning three of the four games Old Blacks were the better side played. But they have several throughout the game and with games to catch up on at the end some fine football twice equalised of the season and they will be CATALOGUES MAGAZINES BROCHURES POSTERS to bring the scores level at 2—2; hard pressed to win them all to ACCOUNT BOOKS LOOSE-LEAF SHEETS STATIONERY but in their efforts to take the win this competition. lead which they deserved, they The fourth team are at present allowed the Manchester side to in fourth position in their league snatch a very fortunate winner with the record of : in the dying seconds of the match. P10 W5 D1 L4 F32 A25 Pts 11. The Old Blacks have lost several first and second team In the supplementary league players this season through in­ the fourth team have played 6, DUKE STREET • N0RTHGATE • BLACKBURN jury or other commitments, and won 3, lost 2, drawn 1. these players would have formed Two ex-first team captains, T E L. 55651 a very formidable side in the Terry Barton and Eddie Walton, following line-up: K. V. Newton; have started playing again this W. Tuson, H. Bendix; G. J. season and at present they are

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Biter Prokrttr No. 12 November, 1969 Price Is 5p NEW GOVERNORS TO BE Why the School NAMED S00N needs your Alterations in the composition of the governing body of Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School have been approved by help now the Secretary of State for Education and Science. It is ex­ The new block at Queen Eliza­ pected that the names of several new governors will be an­ beth’s will be completed early nounced within the next few weeks. in the new year. It includes an The governing body previously assembly hall, music rooms, consisted o f 11 representatives and facilities for games. appointed by Blackburn town The Quatercentenary appeal, council and 10 co-opted by launched two years ago to resolution of the governors. meet the cost o f the extensive Last December the governors new development, met with suggested that the town council a generous response from staff, should reduce its representation parents, old boys, industry, to one-third o f the total number and friends o f the School, and — the usual proportion with uickly exceeded its target of direct-grant sctioMs— and the 2100,000. The fund now council agreed. * stands at £113,000. Mr Southworth Under the amendment, which Lut rising costs have pushed the was approved on September 2, total needed up to £120,000. the governing body now consists The School still needs £7,000 o f 21 persons, 7 being represent­ to pay its bill. You can help. Diplomatic atives appointed by Blackburn If you have not yet sent a gift town council and 14 being co­ to the appeal, this is the time. opted by resolution. We do not beg for your money. post in Representative governors are We do not demand. We simply each appointed for five years and invite you to share in the co-optative governors for eight continuing development of years. your School. With your help Pakistan now. Queen Elizabeth’s will Mr George F. Eastwood continue to help the boys o f Mr Thomas Keith Southworth retires at Christmas after Blackburn in the future as it (1948-54) has been appointed Many thanks spending his entire teach­ has helped so many in the past. entry certificate officer at the ing career, covering 41 We ask you to give. We ask you British High Commission in for pictures years, at Queen Elizabeth’s. to give generously. And most Lahore and left Britain for Paki­ All Old Blackburnians will M a gister wishes to thank the of all we ask you to give NOW. stan in September. He will be wish him and his wife there for three years. Editor o f the Lancashire Evening health and happiness in Telegraph for his kind permission their retirement. A special Mr Southworth, who is the son to use Telegraph pictures in this tribute was paid to Mr Mr Hare ill of Mr H. Southworth (1918-24), issue. We also thank the Editor Eastwood— and to Mr G. M. Mr William Hare, chairman joined the Diplomatic Service in o f the Blackburn Times for the Mercer, who retired last 1955 and spent his national ser­ of the governors o f Queen Eliza­ use o f a picture on page 2. summer— by the head­ beth’s Grammar School, was vice with the Royal Air Force in master, Mr Douglas J. Cyprus from 1956 to 1958. He Many people have given will­ taken seriously ill in September ing and generous help with this Coulson, at Speech Night and is now convalescing after an th:n returned to the Diplomatic in May. Service. issue, and M agister is grateful operation. We wish him a swift to all o f them. Report, page 14 and complete recovery. He was appointed to the United Kingdom Mission to the United Nations in New York in 1961 and served at the British Embassy in Baghdad from 1964 Old Black wrote ‘’ to 1966, after which he worked at the Foreign and Common­ The new United Artists film, for his television work, but he has as a junior reporter, and when the wealth Office in London, latterly “ The Battle of Britain,” has also written two books and in war came he volunteered for the as a supervisory executive. special interest for old boys o f recent years has devoted much of Royal Air Force. He served for He has been an active member Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar his time to film writing. five years almost to the day, in­ of the London branch of the Old School: an Old Blackburnian, He was a pupil at Queen Eliza­ cluding a year on the Continent Blackbumians’ Association and Wilfred Greatorex, was co-author beth’s from 1932 to 1937. He was elected to the committee in o f the script. worked for the Blackburn Times March. Mr Greatorex is well known and the Lancashire Evening Post Turn to page 20 2 MAGISTER NOVEMBER 1969 Obituary T. L. DUERDEN

Mr Thomas L. Duerden, organist emeritus o f Blackburn Cathedral and formerly for 25 R. H. G. HORNE years director o f music at Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School, Alderman R. H. G. Home, an died in Queen’s Park Hospital, old boy and governor o f Queen Blackburn, on March 20, 1969, Elizabeth’s Grammar School, a aged 71. By his death the world former Mayor o f Blackburn, a o f English church music lost a leading solicitor, and one o f the leading figure; Queen Elizabeth’s town’s most prominent citizens, lost a loyal friend; and Blackburn died in Blackburn Infirmary on lost one o f its most vivid and April 8, 1969, aged 64. He had popular personalities. been ill for several months. T L D , as he was universally Alderman Horne was a man known, was appointed director of devoted to public service. He music at Queen Elizabeth’s in had been a member of Blackburn 1938, in succession to Dr Herman town council for 38 years, with a Brearley; he had previously been particular interest in education, director of music at Hutton and he had served as a governor Grammar School. o f his old school since 1937. He was a man o f charm, tact, T o say that he taught music is courtesy, and invariable good not enough, though that he did humour. A keen member of the brilliantly; his achievement was Old Blackbumians’ Association, to teach even the dullest and most unmusical o f the boys gathered he rarely missed an opportunity He made Blackburn a place o f round his piano in Big School to attend dinners either in distinction in the world of church the sheer joy and exuberance to Blackburn or in London or Blackburn Times music. One o f his boy choristers, be found in song. Oxford and Cambridge. He was in 1945 with the rank o f flight Stan Roocroft, a pupil at Queen a vice-president o f St Mary’s lieutenant, and after returning He tolerated no faint voices; Elizabeth’s, sang at the Corona­ College Old Boys’ Association. to Blackburn became honorary with booming words and express­ tion in 1953 at the special request Ronald Henry Gregory Horne solicitor to the local branch of ive arms he commanded and o f Sir William M cKie, master of was the son o f the late Rev. W. the Royal Air Force Association. exhorted until every boy was music at Westminster Abbey. Home, vicar o f St James’s He was Mayor o f Blackburn in singing at the full power o f his Mr Duerden retired from the Church, Blackamoor. He attend­ 1949-50, while still a councillor; lungs. In Tom Duerden’s classes Cathedral at Easter, 1964, and the ed Queen Elizabeth’s from 1914 his election as alderman came in you didn’t think about the hard title o f organist emeritus was con­ to 1922 and then entered into 1951. In later years he served at bench you were sitting on, you ferred on him. But his work in articles with Sir John Taylor in various times as chairman o f the didn’t feel the icy draughts that the field o f church music con­ Blackburn. governors o f Blackburn College howled across the floor o f Big tinued; he travelled frequently o f Technology and Design; School in winter; you were swept about the country as an adjudi­ He qualified in February, up in the excitement and enthus­ 1928, passing the solicitor’s chairman o f the governors of cator at music festivals and Blackburn High School for Girls; iasm o f the song—and when it final examination with second- examiner to several musical and vice-chairman o f Blackburn was over, you were exhausted. class honours, and was awarded boards. Education Committee. He was the Judge Coventry prize for He had in 1947 been appointed also for several years a Blackburn He retired on Speech Day, the best candidate in the circuit. one o f three special commiss­ borough magistrate. 1962, and marked the occasion In the same year he tied for by conducting the School Choral ioners to the Royal School of the second speaking award of Alderman Horne was a partner Society in a special concert at Church Music, and he eventually the Manchester Law Debating in the Blackburn firm o f Horne, the Prizegiving in the evening. became the senior special com­ Society. He remained with Graham, and Co., and was The programme included grand missioner. He was made a John Taylor and Co. until 1929, deputy coroner for East Lanca­ opera, light opera, oratorio, and Fellow o f the Royal School of when he started in practice on shire. the Hallelujah chorus from Church Music in 1964. his own account. In his younger days he played Handel’s “ Messiah.” Mr Duerden, who lived at Alderman Horne first stood tennis. He was for some time a Thomas Lucas Duerden was Long Acre, 48 Ribchester Road, for election to Blackburn town member o f Blackburn and Dis­ appointed organist and choir­ Salesbury, Blackburn, leaves a council in 1930, when he fought trict Football Combination and master at St John’s Church, widow and two daughters. A St. Silas’s Ward—unsuccessfully chairman o f Lower Darwen Blackburn, when he was only 20. funeral service at Blackburn — as a candidate o f the Rate­ Football Club. He was a keen He became an acknowledged Cathedral on March 25 was payers’ Association. He later collector o f Georgian silver and expert in the training o f choir­ followed by cremation at Pleas- joined the Conservative Party built up over many years a fine boys, and he achieved many out­ ington. and in 1931 he won a seat in collection o f early nineteenth- standing successes with the choir St Andrew’s Ward from the century silhouettes. o f St John’s— most notably by Liberals with a large majority. Alderman Horne, who was winning the blue riband o f the unmarried and lived in Duke’s Royal National Eisteddfod of In May, 1937, he was chosen Brow, is survived by a sister. Wales three times out o f three to succeed the late Alderman MISS A. M. A funeral service at St Silas’s attempts. W. H. Grimshaw as a town Church on April 14 was followed council representative on the by burial at St James’s Church, One o f Mr Duerden’s pupils governing body o f Queen Eliza­ Blackamoor. was Kathleen Ferrier; he was COE beth’s, and he took his seat early her first vocal teacher. Her father in the following month. He had J. S T IR R U P and uncle were both members of Miss Ada Mary Coe, the first served as a governor continu­ his choir at St John’s and later registrar o f Queen Elizabeth’s ously since then, although for Alderman John Stirrup, a governor o f Queen Elizabeth’s, at the Cathedral. Grammar School, died in several years early in the 1940s hospital at Tolworth, Surrey, he was away on war service. died at his home in East Park He was appointed organist and Road, Blackburn, on July 19, mister o f the choristers at Black­ on December 21, 1968, nineteen He served in the Royal Air 1969, aged 77. burn Cathedral in 1939, also in days before her eighty-second birthday. Force, which he joined in 1941. succession to Dr Brearley. He He was posted to the Far East, F. BERESFORD made many innovations, includ­ Miss Coe was bom on January but his ship was torpedoed, and Mr Fred Beresford, a former ing the foundation o f a musical 9, 1887, the youngest daughter of he subsequently served in the caretaker at Queen Elizabeth’s, library and the revival o f the Western Desert, Palestine, and died in hospital at Blackburn on song school, whose existence he East Africa. He was demobilised March 18, 1969, aged 74. traced back to 1451. Turn to page 10 NOVEMBER 1 9 69 M A G IS T E R 3 Two Old Blacks are Advertising named in the man takes new post Birthday Honours in Preston Two Old Blackbumians figured in the Birthday Hon­ ours List in June. Mr Henry Lightbown Schollick (1918- Mr Martin B. Tolson (1953- 25) received the OBE and Mr Thomas Shorrock Harris 59) has been appointed to the (1934-39) received the MBE. advertising staff of the Lancashire Evening Post at Preston. His Mr Schollick, a former head Mr Hyland work involves selling planned boy o f Queen Elizabeth’s, is a advertising schemes to retailers A canon of director o f B. H. Blackwell Ltd., and industrial concerns, to one- the Oxford publishers and book­ man businesses and multi-mil- sellers, and was honoured for his MANPOWER lion-pound organisations. Newcastle services to export. After leaving Queen Eliza­ He read philosophy, politics, beth’s Mr Tolson worked in the and economics at Oriel College, ADVISER TO production department o f a Man­ Cathedral Oxford, where he was Neale chester advertising agency for exhibitioner, and took his BA three-and-a-half years and attain­ The Rev. Thomas William degree in 1928. He received INDUSTRY ed the position o f assistant pro­ Byrne, vicar o f Humshaugh, his M A in 1932. duction manager. He then be­ Hexham, Northumberland, was came buyer for a large furniture appointed an honorary canon of Mr Graham Frank Hyland manufacturing concern to gain Mr Schollick says: “ In 1927 (1933-39), manager of Blackburn Newcastle upon Tyne Cathedral the Peel Foundation granted me further experience. in June by the Bishop o f New­ Employment Exchange, has been the Henry Harrison travelling appointed a manpower adviser in “ Then,” he says, “ the oppor­ castle, the Right Rev. H. E. scholarship. This enabled me to tunity o f a lifetime came my way Ashdown. the Department of Employment’s acquire a knowledge o f German Manpower and Productivity Ser­ in 1963. David Ryley, another Mr Byrne attended Queen which has been invaluable to me, vice. He took up his new post in old boy o f Queen Elizabeth’s, was Elizabeth’s from 1918 to 1924 and I would like to acknowledge August, and is based at the organising an underwater fishing and was in Howard. my indebtedness.” regional office in Manchester. expedition to the Red Sea and the United Arab Republic with He went on to Manchester He is a director o f several Mr Hyland, who is 47, joined University, where he read history two other students o f Man­ other publishing and bookselling the staff o f Blackburn Employ­ chester University. and was Jones history scholar in companies and has been for ment Exchange when he left 1924. He graduated BA with 25 years chairman o f Book School. He served in the Royal “ They were or.'* member short honours in 1927 and gained his Tokens Ltd. He resigned this Air Force during the Second to make up the party o f four, and Diploma in Education a year position recently, but remains a World War and afterwards ob­ I was invited to go along. We later. He received his MA director. tained a BSc degree in economics left England in mid-July, 1963. degree in 1932. as an external student o f London In his spare time he is a keen University. “ The expedition was very He spent a year teaching at successful and finished in Octo­ Dame Allan’s School, New­ gardener, and he is a member of the Oxford branch of the Old He served with the Ministry of ber o f that year, and the two castle, before entering Wells Labour in the South of England other members returned to Man­ Theological College in 1929, and Blackbumians’ Association. He is married, with a son and and in Bolton, Preston, and chester to continue their studies. he was ordained deacon in 1930 Manchester before returning to and priest in 1931 at Newcastle daughter, and lives at 96 Church “ David stayed until May the Way, Iffley, Oxford. Blackburn as deputy manager of Cathedral. the Employment Exchange in following year, teaching at Cairo He was curate o f Jesmond 1959. He was promoted manager University, while I stayed until from 1930 to 1933 and curate-in- in 1964. August o f that year, playing charge o f St Oswald’s, Walker Civil servant music at the Nile Hilton and In his new job he joins a team Omar Khayyam Hotels.” Gate, Newcastle, from 1933 to Mr Harris was honoured for o f advisers who are responsible 1944, when he accepted the his work in the Civil Service. for North Lancashire, including On his return to England in living o f Humshaugh. He is an assistant director in the Blackburn, and he will eventually 1964 Mr Tolson joined the M r Byrne has been diocesan establishments division of Her be available for discussions with advertising staff of the Lancashire inspector of schools since 1938 Majesty’s Stationery Office at local firms. Evening Telegraph, Blackburn, and rural dean o f Bellingham Norwich. Mr Hyland is a member of where he worked for four-and-a- since 1956. He was editor o f the half years until he moved to the He entered the Civil Service Blackburn Society o f Antiquaries Newcastle Diocesan Year Book and was, until recently, a member Lancashire Evening Post in from 1952 to 1956. as a clerical officer in the Station­ March. ery Office at Chadderton, near of Blackburn West Rotary Club. Manchester, when he left Queen He is married, with three child­ He is married, with a son Elizabeth’s. He served at offices ren, and lives at 321 Revidge aged three, and lives at 13 Water Vicar moves in Belfast and London, and was Road, Blackburn. Street, Ribchester. transferred to Cardiff on pro­ to Chatburn motion to higher executive officer in 1950. The Rev. Norman Maddock Damages for Old Black’s death (1923-30), vicar of St Thomas’s He returned to London in 1955 Church, Blackpool, was ap­ and became senior executive Mrs Denise Margaret Board- Mrs Boardwell received £8,333 pointed vicar o f Chatburn in officer in 1960. He took up his well, widow o f M r Graham M il­ for her husband’s death and April. present position at Norwich ton Boardwell (1955-63), who £3,351 for her own injuries. It in 1968. was killed when a car in which was stated in court that £1,000 o f Mr Maddock is a graduate of he and his wife were passengers the award would go to M r and Durham University and has M r Harris is a keen cricketer crashed on June 10, 1967, was Mrs Boardwell’s son, who was served in parishes at Chorley, and is an accredited umpire. He awarded agreed damages o f only a few months old at the Marple, Tintwistle, and Man­ is married, with two daughters, £11,684, with costs, against the time o f the accident, and would chester. He had been at Black­ and lives at 28 Townsend Road, car driver at Manchester Assizes be invested for him until he pool since 1955. Norwich. in July. reached the age o f 21. 4 MAGISTER NOVEMBER 1969 Marriage—and then ON THE off to Canada

Mr Ian D. Malloch (1952-59) near Preston, “ where I was MOVE? has emigrated to Canada. From privileged,” he says, “ to work Queen Elizabeth's he went to alongside such QEGS stalwarts as Manchester University, where he Bob (R.P.S.) Wilson and Norman gained a B Sc degree in mathe­ Hartley.” matics and an M Sc after carrying out research in the fluid mechanics Mr Malloch married Miss Mr Harding department. Anne Harrison, a State Registered Nurse, of Billington, at St Mary’s He later worked as an aero­ Church, Langho, on May 24 and nautical engineer in the aerody­ five days later he and his bride PROMOTED namics department of the British flew to Canada. From Downsview, Aircraft Corporation at Warton, Toronto, he writes: SENIOR I am an engineer in the engin­ engineer can expect to get about eering department of De Havil- 75 per cent o f the amount he land Aircraft o f Canada Ltd., could earn in the United States. ASSISTANT doing basic aerodynamics. The Also, the cost of living is defin­ aircraft we are designing is the S e n d u s itely higher in Canada than in the Mr Michael John Harding you r DHC-7, a four-engined turbo­ US, mainly because so many (1951-60) was promoted senior prop transporter, the seventh goods (fruit in particular) are assistant town clerk o f Blackburn new De Havilland “ short-take-off- imported from other countries in May. He was previously a d d re ss and-land ” aircraft, following the (mainly the US). However, assistant town clerk. Chipmunk, Beaver, Otter, Buf­ many articles are the same price falo, Caribou, and Twin Otter. as, or less than, the English price Mr Harding is a graduate o f (direct conversion). Bristol University. In 1964 he Write to This is quite a change from the was articled to the then town Mr F. Bury, military aircraft designed at BAC. Apartment rent is £10 to £15 clerk o f Blackburn, Mr Frank Very little research is sponsored Squires, who is now the borough Queen Elizabeth's per week and the weekly grocery outside universities in Canada— bill is about £10, living at a good solicitor, and was appointed Grammar School, practical people seem to be the standard. This leaves plenty assistant solicitor in January, Blackburn, BB2 6DF. order o f the day. spare for saving and other outlets. 1967. He became assistant town clerk in 1968 in a reorganisation In terms o f salary, a qualified Anne works as a nurse at the of town hall management struc­ Humber Memorial Hospital in ture. Toronto, not far from Downs­ He is a member of the East view. Conditions at the hospital Lancashire Cricket Club and are very good indeed, much Blackburn Area Road Safety better than in the equivalent Association. He is married, and English hospital. lives at 27 Queensway, Black­ burn. PROCTER'S People emigrating to Canada need have no fears about huge for medical bills. Each firm usually has its own scheme, covering President of the prescription and drug charges TELEVISION and all doctor’s fees, medical plasterers expenses, and hospital charges COLOUR BLACK & WHITE (about £20 a day). Mr Jack Whalley (1919-24) was elected president o f the These schemes are usually National Federation o f Plastering joined after one month’s service, Contractors at their annual meet­ RENT OR BUY and temporary cover is easily ing in London in December, arranged very cheaply. All this 1967. costs me about £1 a week— De Havilland contribute the rest. Mr Whalley, of Sherbrook, RADIO HI-FI GRAMS Whinney Lane, Langho, is head All the expenses I have men­ of J. Whalley and Son, Limbrick. ALL ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES tioned cost me only my weekly Mr Whalley’s father held the contribution. I am also well same office just 51 years pre­ covered when I am off work sick. viously. M y family is covered under my insurance for all the above expenses also. Not a bad scheme! Choose from the best It means that nobody is per­ Chemical firm mitted to abuse the system easily, as one can under the National director All with service that’s proved Health Service. Mr Harry Ainsworth (1932-38) If any old boys o f Queen has been appointed a director of Elizabeth’s are in the Toronto the Alliance Dye and Chemical area perhaps they would contact Co. Ltd., of Bolton. PROCTER’S me— who knows, we may be able to form an Old Blackbumians’ He was technical manager of 14-16 AINSWORTH STREET, BLACKBURN branch in Canada. the Elton Cop Dyeing Co. Ltd., of Bury, before he joined Alliance Ian D. Malloch, 103 Kennard as a technical representative in Telephone 55336. Avenue, Downsview, Ontario. 1961. He lives at Ainsworth, near T el.: 633-5364 (area code 416). Bolton. NOVEMBER 1 969 M A G IS T E R 5 Executive Retiring head is Dr Wade is local succeeded by named director another Old Black MOH for of bank Lancashire Mr Richard Blackburn, head­ football. master for 16 years of St Aidan’s Mr Gordon W. Parkinson was He is a former president of Dr Charles Henry Townsend appointed an executive local Church o f England Primary Blackburn Schools Athletic Wade, deputy medical officer of director o f the new Preston School, Mill Hill, Blackburn, Association and a past chairman health to Lancashire County district o f Barclays Bank on retired at the end o f the summer and secretary o f its football Council, has been promoted July 1. With two others he term. His wife, who had taught section. He has also been medical officer of health and will shares the responsibility o f ad­ at the same school for 14 years, president o f Blackburn Head take up his new post on Dec­ ministering all the branches of also gave up teaching. Teachers’ Association and o f the ember 8. Barclays Bank and Martins Bank Mr Blackburn was born in Blackburn branch o f the National in the new district, which covers Dr Wade attended Queen Blackburn and attended the old Association o f Schoolmasters. Elizabeth’s Grammar School parts o f north and east Lanca­ Church o f England Central from 1919 to 1925 and went on shire, Westmorland, Cumberland He is a member o f the execu­ School. He was a pupil at Queen to Manchester University, where and a small number o f branches tive committee o f Blackburn Elizabeth’s from 1925 to 1926 he graduated BSc (first class) in the West Riding o f Yorkshire. Church Schools Association and and went on to St Mark and St is treasurer o f St Aidan’s Church. in 1928. Mr Parkinson attended Queen John’s Teacher Training College, Mr and Mrs Blackburn have one In 1927 he was awarded the Elizabeth’s from 1940 to 1944. Chelsea. married daughter and live at He joined Martins Bank when he Dauntsey medical junior scholar­ He taught in Liverpool before 16 Carham Road, Blackburn. ship and the Tom Jones exhibi­ left the Royal Air Force and becoming assistant master at St worked at several branches in Mr Blackburn is succeeded as tion, and was appointed pro­ Paul’s School, Blackburn, in headmaster at St Aidan’s School sector in anatomy at the medical east Lancashire before moving 1931, and he remained at St to the Manchester district office by another Old Blackburnian, school. He won the university Paul’s until he joined the Royal medals for pharmacology, opera­ inspection department in 1954. Mr Norman Eccleston (1950-57), Air Force during the Second previously deputy headmaster of tive surgery, and obstetrics and During his service in Man­ World War. He served in St Thomas’s Church of England gynaecology. He gained his chester he became secretary to Britain and Madagascar. Primary School, Blackburn. Diploma in Public Health in 1934 the district general manager and After the war he was appointed and graduated M D in 1936. was later appointed an advance Mr Eccleston trained at St headmaster o f St James’s School, Paul’s, Cheltenham, and began He was appointed house physi­ controller before returning to Guide, and he stayed there for branch banking in 1963 as his teaching career at St John’s cian at Manchester Royal Infirm­ seven years before he moved to ary and subsequently worked in assistant manager o f the Market Church of England Primary St Aidan’s in 1953. Manchester city hospitals and Place branch at Huddersfield. School, Blackburn, in 1960. He Mr Blackburn has been a life­ was secretary o f Blackburn bccame deputy medical super­ Two years later he moved to long sportsman. He was secre­ Schools Sport Association from intendent o f Baguley Sanatorium, the Midland district office at tary of the Old Blackbumians’ 1964 to 1967 and at present Manchester. Birmingham, where he was ap­ AFC for four years in the 1930s serves on the Schools Cricket He became deputy county pointed superintendent o f bran­ and he spent part o f his war Association committee. medical officer of health in 1963 ches and subsequently assistant service as a physical training after serving as divisional medical district manager. He has been a member of instructor. Blackburn Cathedral choir since officer of health for country Mr Parkinson, who is 40, is He is a life member o f the he was a boy and has been areas near Bury. married and has a son and two Lancashire Schools Football secretary of Blackburn Cathedral daughters. He intends to live He is specially interested in Association, an honour he was Old Choristers’ Association since the development of the health on the Fylde coast. awarded in 1959 to mark more it was refounded in 1966. He is education service and the welfare than a quarter o f a century of married and lives at 149 Rams- of the blind. He serves on the service to Blackburn schoolboy greave Drive, Blackburn. medical advisory committee of the North Regional Association MANAGER for the Blind, which has its headquarters in Leeds, and on the northern branch o f the OF BRANCH Headmaster retires— National Library for the Blind, with headquarters in Manchester. AT EANAM He is also a member o f the mental 44 years a teacher health committee o f Liverpool Mr Kenneth Ormerod Walm- Regional Hospital Board. sley (1933-39) was appointed M r Frank Myerscough, head­ St Mary’s Secondary Modem Dr Wade lives at Hunter’s manager o f the Eanam branch of master o f St Anne’s Junior School— later to become St Moon, Greenmount, near Bury. Martins Bank in Blackburn in School, Blackburn, retired last Augustine’s— where he taught His wife is a chartered physio­ May. He was previously deputy summer after 44 years as a geography for nine years. He therapist. Their elder daughter manager o f the Blackburn teacher. returned to St Anne’s in 1957 is medical officer to the London branch. as headmaster. M r Myerscough was a pupil Clinic, and their younger daugh­ M r Walmsley joined Martins at St Anne’s as a child. He Mr Myerscough is a past ter has a doctorate in philosophy Bank at Bolton in 1941. He attended Queen Elizabeth’s from president and former secretary and is a research biochemist on served in the Royal Navy for 1919 to 1923 and went on to o f the Blackburn branch o f the the staff o f University College, three years during the Second Sheffield City Training College. National Association o f School­ London. World War, and afterwards masters. returned to the bank. He has His first teaching post was in He has been a keen sportsman, worked at a number o f branches Halifax in 1925. Later he moved and holds a coaching certificate in the Manchester area and has to Manchester, where he taught o f the Lawn Tennis Association. Greys’ officers also held an appointment at science at St Gregory’s Central He has also played football in the Mr Brian Armistead (1947-55) Preston. School, and in 1928 he returned Lancashire Amateur League. to Blackburn, teaching at St was elected chairman o f Black­ He is married, with one child, Anne’s. Mr Myerscough, who lives at burn Greys Round Table in and lives at 63 St Mary’s Drive, 131 Buncer Lane, Blackburn, is April. Mr Eric Greenwood Langho. His chief interest out­ He stayed at the school for married, with two daughters and (1950-57) was re-elected secre­ side his work is golf. 20 years before moving to a son. tary. 6 MAGISTER NOVEMBER 1969 r I 'HE whole idea o f an air race -*• was first announced in April, 1968, in the Daily Mail and soon afterwards the concept o f the We flew in the Transatlantic Transatlantic Air Race was devel­ oped and publicised and sponsors and we soon hit calmer weather sought. and in fact faced a headwind for Air a while. Consequently we lost in At that time I was stationed one hour all the good work o f the at RAF Wittering flying Victor first two. Mk II (Blue Steel) aircraft in No. 100 Squadron and by an odd At this stage we were all des­ coincidence was involved in some Race pondent and not over-confident initial research and tentative o f our chances o f a good time. planning on the race. Little did Nevertheless, we continued to I guess then that some ten By JOHN DIXON look for better winds by altering months later I would be com­ track and varying our height. peting in that same race. Eventually these changes in Flying Officer Dixon (1957-64) altitude proved worth while, as However, in October, 1968, took part in the air race along with several fellow-aircrew, we picked up more favourable organised by the Daily Mail winds in the last hour, and once I was posted down the road some last May to mark the fiftieth 25 miles to No. 543 Squadron at again we thought that we were anniversary of the first non­ in with a chance. RAF Wyton when No. 100 stop transatlantic flight by Squadron was disbanded. Alcock and Brown in 1919. We made a rapid descent and a Their crossing took 16 J hours direct visual approach to the in a Vickers Vimy; his 5i in British Aircraft Corporation air­ Plans shaped a Victor jet bomber. field at Wisley and landed after flying for 5hr. 25min. Our com­ At Wyton planning for the air petitor made a hasty exit as we race was well under way. Pre­ sorties to Goose Bay, Canada, Along with a second crew and came to a halt with a helicopter liminary routes had been drawn were modified to simulate the reserve Victor aircraft, we were hovering nearby. He quickly up for the Atlantic crossing; fuel Air Race conditions. detached to Floyd Bennett Field cleared Customs and was away trials and high-speed flight trials I was fortunate to be selected Navy Air Station, New York, on by the chopper en route to the had been combined with normal to fly as co-pilot with Flight Friday, May 2, to prepare for the Post Office Tower. squadron training flights; admin­ race eastbound. istration and organisation at both Lieutenant John Marrian and his Meanwhile, we taxied into our the Post Office Tower in London crew from New York to London. At altitudes o f around 40,000 parking dispersal area and closed The competitor who would do and the Empire State Building in feet over the Atlantic the winds down the engines, which were by the running up and down the New York were already taking are predominantly westerlies with now sucking hard at limited fuel shape. buildings was Flight Lieutenant an average speed of 35 knots. reserves remaining in the tanks. Derek Aldous, and he was to be Consequently for the westbound The four crews for the race— transported across the Atlantic aircraft it was desirable to have a two for each direction— were by aircrew in a Victor II S.R. light wind, and vice-versa for the Welcome pints selected and their normal training aircraft o f No. 543 Squadron. eastbound trip. For the first part o f the week After climbing out and facing the winds were very calm, and so the barrage o f press reporters, cameras, and BBC and ITV both the Victor II S.R. aircraft flew from London to New York people, we made our way to a trayful of pints waiting nearby. to make the best use o f the light It was indeed welcome refresh­ headwinds. Indeed, the second ment ! o f the two aircraft made a very fast crossing and claimed an un­ We were then told that we had official—as yet !— world record beaten the Harrier by 30 seconds, STEADS for the flight. which was the signal for the commencement of the victory We eventually left New York celebrations. on Sunday, May 11, the last day o f the race, after the other Victor Despite this magnificent feat had departed on the Thursday by all concerned, our competitor before. did not receive the prize for the A favourite supplier of toffees and fastest subsonic eastbound trip. It was later revealed to us that any one sponsor could claim only candies to more than three Quick getaway one prize. Since the RAF claimed the prize for the Harrier’s west­ generations of Grammar School boys Our competitor, Flight Lieut­ bound trip, the prize for the enant Aldous, clocked out o f the eastbound trip could not be Empire State Building at 8.45 awarded to any RAF-sponsored a.m. At the same time we were competitor. all sitting in our aircraft at the This was perhaps the only end o f the runway, ready for a disappointing aspect o f the whole DELICIOUS COFFEE and quick getaway. race for us and perhaps the reason Some ten minutes later Flight for the lack o f publicity given to Lieutenant Aldous arrived by the Victor element in the New LIGHT MEALS SERVED helicopter and very quickly York-London category. IN THE TEAROOM climbed aboard. The door was Nevertheless, everyone was closed and we roared off down very pleased with our fastest the runway, strapped to some subsonic crossing in either direc­ 80,0001b o f thrust, at about tion. The Daily Mail presented 200mph before getting airborne. the squadron with a commem­ 2 PRESTON NEW ROAD, We climbed away at maximum orative plaque, and the Com- speed and soon found a good mander-in-Chief, Strike Com­ tailwind from a prevailing jet- mand, presented our crew with SUDELL CROSS, BLACKBURN stream, which helped us to gain a silver rose bowl. nine minutes on our planned flight time in the first two hours. The man at the Post Office However, this did not last long Tower— page 17 NOVEMBER 1 9 69 MAGISTER 7 PROMOTION— AND PRESENTATION TO THE QUEEN

It was a memorable summer in the Royal Air Force career of Stephen Holding. Within the space of a few short weeks he was presented to the Queen; promoted squadron leader; and appointed leader of the Skylarks, the Royal Air Force’s “mini” formation aerobatic team. Squadron Leader Holding, who was a pupil at Queen Eliza­ beth’s from 1945 to 1953, is a staff instructor at the Royal Air Force Central Flying School at Little Rissington, Gloucester­ shire. After leaving School he went to Leeds University and gradu­ ated with a BSc degree in agricul­ ture in 1956. He was com­ missioned in the Royal Air Force in 1958 and has been at Little Rissington since Sept­ ember last year. He teaches qualified pilots to act as instruc­ tors for trainee fliers. He was presented to the Queen when Her Majesty visited Little Rissington on June 26 to present A quick briefing for Flying Officer Catlow before he the Queen’s Colour to the takes off on a mission in his Whirlwind helicopter. Central Flying School. His appointment to lead the Skylarks was made a few weeks earlier. The Skylarks are a team o f four pilots— all from No. 3 Squadron—who take to the air in Chipmunk training aircraft. Giving air displays in Britain and Europe, they fly in pairs, D. B. HOLLEN & CO. performing opposing but co­ Principal— D. B. HOLLEN Associate— D. PICKUP, A.S.V.A. ordinated aerobatics. Squadron Leader Holding, Auctioneers, Valuers, Land and Estate Agents whose latest promotion came in July, is married and has two sons.

HELICOPTERS IN HONGKONG

Flying Officer Michael Catlow (1952-59) is serving with No. 28 Squadron o f the Far East Air Force. He is based in Hongkong and flies Whirlwind helicopters. The squadron’s primary task is to provide tactical support for British land forces in Hongkong, but helicopters also operate in various other roles such as 47 PRESTON NEW ROAD supporting the police in “ law and order” duties, helping the fire BLACKBURN BB2 6AE service with outlying outbreaks o f fire, training police and other TEL. 53211 (2 lines) civil aid organisations to fly, and in aero-medical evacuation. No. 28 Squadron was reformed District Agents for Dewsbury and West Riding with Whirlwinds only last year. Flying Officer Catlow previously Building Societies Squadron Leader served with No. 230 Squadron Holding in Cyprus. 8 MAGISTER NOVEMBER 1969 Mr Eastham (right) was a pupil at Queen Elizabeth’s from 1946 to 1951 and a member of the staff from I960 to 1965. He travelled extensively through South America last summer on a nine-week visit organised by the Experiment in International Living. His party, consisting of three men and seven women from Britain, Switzerland, Sweden, and Italy, stayed with families in Peru and Colombia. They travelled by air to New York, by bus to Miami, and by air again to the capital of Peru, Lima. Lands of the high sierras p E R U is the third largest country in South America By ALBERT EASTHAM and is truly a land o f amazing contrasts, with desert, mountain, and jungle. Thus: “ Come at 9 a.m. for a passengers are given oxygen in picnic in the mountains ” — and a polythene bag. The Incas called Lima the we left at 12.30. “ City o f Kings,” and for two From Huancayo to Lima we weeks we lived with middle-class Consequently we decided to rode on the highest railway in families in this thriving metro­ tour southern Peru and we had a the world—at 15,880ft, it rises polis o f two million. Yes, there most rewarding 14-day trip 92ft higher than Mont Blanc. is an emerging middle class, during which we covered 2,000 Indian women in brilliantly although the economic structure miles, taking in such places as coloured costumes sell food and is still a few very wealthy and Arequipa, Puno, and Cuzco. garments at every tiny station. millions o f starving Indians in For me there were three partic­ We stayed with upper-middle- the rural areas. The literacy rate Travel is extremely cheap. ularly memorable things on this class families and enjoyed all the is 60 per cent, and 25 per cent of We paid just over £3 each for a expedition— the Uru Indians, luxuries o f private swimming all children have no school to 640-mile taxi ride through the Cuzco, and Machu-Picchu. go to. desert, and 200 miles by train pools and servants. The climate cost us £1. Similarly, hotels The Uru Indians live on float­ is tropical, though temperature Unfortunately, we suffered cost us 10s a night and bananas ing islands o f reeds and rushes in depends on altitude: thus it under typical Peruvian disorgan­ and oranges were Id each. Lake Titicaca. They eat salmon was extremely hot and humid isation, and most o f our families and the totora plant—and they in Cali and like an English agreed to accept us— for a few Our visit was during their die at 30, if they’re lucky. autumn in Bogota. days, they thought— on the winter, so it was fairly cold morning o f our arrival. It seems when the sun went in, especially Cuzco, the old Inca capital, is Icetex, a Government agency for higher education, organised that time is unimportant and all at 14,000ft. The trains are famous for its imperial ruins, our programme, and after the social invitations start three or powered by British steam engines the fortress o f Sacsahuaman, chaos o f Peru we were delighted four hours after the time stated. and at high altitudes needy Spanish mansions, and old churches. by the careful planning and extensive arrangements — bus Machu-Picchu, 75 miles north tours to Indian markets (there of Cuzco, is reckoned to be the are 400 Indian tribes), to Popayan eighth wonder of the world. with its classic Spanish architec­ Discovered in 1911 by the ture, visits to schools and American explorer, Hiram Bing­ factories, and lots o f parties with ham, this lost city o f the Andes gay Colombian music. is a masterpiece o f Inca con­ struction, and its superb location Again, the social problems are on top o f a 10,000ft mountain a high birth rate, fast urban adds tremendously to its charm. growth, bad housing, malnutri­ tion, and inadequate medical Peruvians eat lots o f rice and services. Although education is cliic momma tough meat and drink pisco, a free and compulsory only half brandy, which is almost pure the population can read or write. MATERNITY FASHIONS alcohol, and Inca Kola. They are football-mad— when Peru For over a year now Peru has beat Argentina 2-1, it caused had a military dictatorship ; more excitement in Lima than Colombia is proud o f its two- the American moon landing. party system. President Carlos Lleras Restrepo is concentrating The city o f Iquitos boasts on agrarian reform, for one the most beautiful women in worker in four is involved in the world. It is situated in the coffee. jungles o f the Amazon, com­ pletely cut off from the rest o f The national drink in Colom­ the world except by air and bia is a fiery aguardiente made river. One o f the students in from distilled cane juice. It is our party spent a week living extremely potent. Food is with a tribe near Iquitos and varied and balanced, with lots after four days living on bananas o f milk, fruit, and vegetables. he was forced into eating boiled Again, football is the main monkey. sport : people go to mass on Colombia, the gateway to Saturday night so that they can watch the football on Sunday. 12 NEW BANK ROAD, South America, is sometimes called the “ Emerald o f the Stealing is a problem in many BLACKBURN. Caribbean ” or the “ Land of parts o f South America, and in coffee and orchids.” In many Cali all our families had iron (Preston New Road bus to Granville Road) ways it is a synthesis o f South bars up at the windows and American characteristics and ferocious guard dogs, and my TEL. 52884. attractions and its 20 million household employed a night people appear to enjoy a far watchman armed with a rifle. richer life than the Peruvians, Apparently the police are not although the per capita income interested if you kill a man on is not all that much higher. your own premises. NOVEMBER 1 969 MAGISTER 9 M A G IS T E R is distributed to all members of the Old Blackburnians’ Association and to a random selection of old boys of Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School who are not members. If you are not a member and have received this issue, please do not feel under any obligation, although we should be very pleased if it prompted you to join the association and make sure of receiving future issues. 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Obituary continued from page 2 T. C. STIRRUP

Mr Thomas Cyril Stirrup, who and was awarded the Military Miss Coe held senior positions with several Cross. TRAGEDIES companies during a career of the Rev. Gordon Coe, the first more than 40 years in the textile He was a director of Ashworth, vicar o f St Matthew’s Church, industry, died on November 1, Hadwen Ltd., of Manchester, Blackburn. She became registrar 1968, after a short illness. He before he joined Thomas Moss in 1919 and held the post for IN SPAIN was 72. Ltd., o f Lostock Hall, near 23 years, until 1942, when she Preston. Later he became weav­ We extend our deepest ing director o f Amalgamated left to join Porter, Matthews, M r Stirrup attended Queen sympathy to Mr Barry R. Cotton Mills Trust Ltd., and and Marsden, the Blackburn Elizabeth’s Grammar School accountants. Brown (1950-56), master in he retired in 1960. from 1904 to 1912. He then charge of technical subjects On her retirement Miss Coe studied spinning and weaving at Queen Elizabeth’s, whose He was chairman o f the Fylde moved to Surbiton, and it was at Blackburn Technical College, wife was killed in a road district appeal committee for at her home there that she but his career in textiles was accident in Spain on July Lancaster University, and was suffered a seizure about six interrupted by the First World 28. Mr Brown himself was chairman in the Fylde for the months before her death. Up to War. School’s Quatercentenary appeal. that time she had been living a taken to hospital with shock. full and active life— as always, Mr Stirrup, who lived at 1 He joined the Inns o f Court North Houses Lane, Lytham St spent largely in the service of Mr and Mrs Brown, who Officers’ Training Corps in 1915 others, for she was, throughout had been married for three Annes, leaves a widow and two and in the following year was sons. her life, a tireless voluntary years, had just begun a gazetted second lieutenant in the worker. touring holiday when the York and Lancaster Regiment. [M a gister regrets that this During the First World War accident happened. Their He served in France, where he obituary contained certain in­ she was a VAD at Ellerslie car was in collision with a was promoted captain, became accuracies when it appeared in the Hospital, Blackburn, and she lorry near San Sebastian. adjutant o f the 13th Battalion, last issue]. worked in the clerical section at Mrs Brown was a pop­ the Second Western General ular member of the Lan­ Hospital, Manchester, from 1915 cashire Constabulary at We also regret to record the deaths of: to 1919. During the Second Burnley, where she worked World War she spent five years as juvenile liaison officer. as a warden. Thomas Kay Stones (1901-09) We extend our deepest on November 15, 1968. She was keenly interested in sympathy, too, to Mr Stan­ Blackburn YW CA: she was ley Cronshaw (1921-31), of James Barlow Sherwood (1936-38) treasurer for four years, and she Lytham St Annes, who also on June 13, 1969, aged 38. also served in the canteen section. lost his wife in a motoring Alan Sauvain (1918-26) accident while on holiday Miss Coe’s years as registrar on September 24, 1969, aged 62. were not her only link with in Spain last summer. Queen Elizabeth’s— her father Their car hit a tree. was for many years a governor, Mr Cronshaw was in­ and her brother, Mr Douglas jured and spent several Coe, o f Hereford, is an Old weeks in hospital. He hopes Blackburnian (1894-97). to return to his teaching The Grammar School and its post at King Edward VII staff and boys were always near to School, Lytham, very GEOilGE CALVERT her heart, and form lists o f many shortly. years ago were found among her private papers after her death. High class decorator She kept detailed records of ALFRED T. boys as they came to the School and progressed through it; and, though when they left she might conscientiously have struck them WHEWELL Decorating Contractor to off her list, she continued to add details o f their careers as they Mr Alfred Thomas Whewell Queen Elizabeth’s'Grammar School went on into adult life. died on January 20, 1969, aged 59. He was born in Darwen on It would surprise many December 4, 1909, but spent his hundreds o f Old Blackbumians childhood and early youth in to learn that Miss Coe had a Mill Hill, Blackburn. record o f their doings taken from Full range of Exclusive Designs the columns o f the press. As she He attended Queen Elizabeth’s knew every boy in the School, so Grammar School from 1921 to she never forgot them when they 1925, and went to London when he left School to begin technical ALSO LARGE SELECTION OF left, and there was something almost uncanny in the way she training in telecommunications. could spot old boys o f Queen In August, 1927, he joined HAND PRINTED ^WALLPAPERS Elizabeth’s and place them in what is now Cable and Wireless their year. Ltd. and he spent his entire career with the company. He With her unrivalled knowledge was sent overseas and served as a o f the School and its pupils past All work personally supervised :; Estimates with pleasure telecommunications engineer in and present she gave valuable Bermuda, Jamaica, Trinidad, and willing help to the officers of Barbados, St. Kitts, Greece, and the Association. At social func­ Nigeria. He retired in December, Sales and Showroom: tions between the wars she was Residence: 1965, having completed 38 years’ always at hand, helping in a •WILLOW HOUSE’ service with the company. 182 SHEAR BROW hundred different ways. The Old MELLOR LANE, MELLOR Blackbumians’ Association owed After his retirement he lived BLACKBURN her a very deep debt o f gratitude at 4 Imber Drive, Highcliffe, BLACKBURN for all that she did for it, as well Christchurch, Hampshire. He Phone Mellor 2391 as for her work at the School. leaves a widow.

f NOVEMBER 1 969 MAGISTER 11 Blackpool’s new publicity director

M r Robert Stanley Battersby (1933-39), director o f entertain­ ments and publicity at Worthing, has been appointed director o f attractions and publicity at Black­ pool and will take up his new post in December. Mr Battersby was at one time director o f publicity and public relations at Blackburn and was later publicity and entertain­ ments manager for Morecambe and Heysham. He started work with Black­ burn Corporation as a junior clerk in the gas department when he left School. During the Second World War he served in the Royal Air Force for five-and- a-half years— four o f them over­ seas in North Africa, Italy, and Austria— and his last 18 months in the forces were devoted to full-time entertainment duties. He returned to Blackburn Corporation gas department in 1946, but was shortly afterwards transferred to the staff o f the information bureau and sub­ sequently became chief assistant in that department. He was appointed director of publicity Bury presents a first aid certificate to Carl Reuter. Looking on are other boys and public relations in 1956. Queen Elizabeth’s who qualified in the essentials of first aid in May. He moved to Morecambe and Heysham in 1959, and was appointed to his present post at Worthing in 1966. Mr Lund gives the boys expert Mr Battersby is a member o f the executive committees o f the Boys o f Queen Elizabeth’s Institute o f Municipal Enter­ Grammar School are receiving tainment and o f the Association expert training in first aid. Their o f Resort Publicity Officers, and training in first aid is the present chairman o f the instructor is Mr Derick Lund, the School’s domestic bursar and Sussex Resorts Publicity Associ­ At Queen Elizabeth’s Mr ation. school marshal, who is secretary sented with their certificates by Lund has taught Senior Scouts o f the St John Ambulance Mr Fred Bury, second master, While in Blackburn he was adult first aid at intervals since teaching section in Blackburn. in May. secretary o f the parochial church 1956. In 1963 he taught the Mr Lund says: “ The whole council at St Matthew’s Church M r Lund, whose father joined “ kiss o f life” method of artificial meaning o f this work is in the and a keen supporter o f Black­ the St John Ambulance Brigade resuscitation to about 800 boys. burn Rovers. One o f his chief as long ago as 1913, has been in School motto: ‘Learn to be of In the latter part o f 1967, service’.” interests was taking part in the the uniformed branch o f the 19 masters volunteered to give up broadcasts from Ewood Park to Mr Lund’s wife is a sister at Brigade for 10 years and has part o f their lunch break so that the local hospitals. served in the Hospital Service Blackburn Royal Infirmary and Mr Lund could teach them first He is married, with a son and Reserve for a similar period. aid. All completed the course an examiner in home nursing at a daughter, and lives at 12 With- He was team leader o f Blackburn and were presented with their all levels. Their elder son, Royal Infirmary nursing com­ Christopher, is reading medicine dean Avenue, Goring-by-Sea, certificates in the following Feb­ Worthing. petitions in Lancashire and ruary by the then Mayor of at St Andrews University, and Yorkshire in 1966 and 1967. Blackburn, Councillor Miss Flor­ their younger son, Robert, is with Martins Bank. Both are He transferred to the teaching ence Lewis. One o f the masters, Mr John F. Mead, won the members o f the Old Black­ Now on council section o f the St John Ambulance burnians’ Association. Association, now merged with the Initial First Aid Shield for the Brigade, and became honorary best first aider of that year— and Mr Barry Greenwood (1946- secretary in January, 1967, res­ he had had no previous training. 52) was elected to Blackburn town council in the municipal ponsible for organising classes Earlier this year, with the help Trutex man elections last May when he won throughout Blackburn and dis­ of Mr Fred Raby, who acted as M r David Graham Winter- trict. During the last two-and- St Matthew’s ward for the class secretary and organiser, bottom (1953-60) is now a Liberals. Polling 1,145 votes, a-half years he has organised 100 M r Lund taught a class o f 14- representative for Trutex Ltd., he had a majority o f 538 in a classes, leading to the award of year-old boys the essentials of o f Clitheroe, in the Birmingham 1,500 first aid certificates. straight fight with a Labour first aid. The boys were pre­ area. candidate. 12 MAGISTER NOVEMBER 1969

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Mr Milton Whalley Taylor was appointed director o f the CINE Eastern region of the National Agricultural Advisory Service in January. He was previously & director o f the West Midland region. Mr Taylor attended Queen STILL Elizabeth’s Grammar School from 1919 to 1929 and went on to Emmanuel College, Cam­ MAIN AGENTS FOR bridge, where he read agriculture and gained his BA degree in LEITZ - ROLLEI ZEISS 1932. He received his M A in - 1936. NIKON - PENT AX - ETC - ETC After leaving Cambridge he spent a year as a student on a poultry farm and was then for Mr Taylor 8mm. & 16mm. Amateur & Professional Cine Equipment eight years a poultry farmer on his own account at Wilpshire. From 1940 to 1942 he was senior (agriculture and food) at the biology master at Clitheroe Royal British Embassy in Copenhagen Grammar School and he then and agricultural attache and first became technical adviser and secretary at the British Embassy ~E6win •• • _ ; -vi ' * •. r in 1961. The branch has chosen Nov­ ember 7 as the date o f this ra year’s annual dinner in Leeds, In Australia and next year’s York supper M r Peter B. Cooper (1950-55) evening will, it is hoped, be emigrated to Australia in May held on May 8. with his wife and two children. He formerly taught mechanical engineering at Accrington College Deputy coroner of Further Education and is now working as an engineer in Mr J. Owen Sharpies (1941- Adelaide after a short time teach­ 47) has been appointed deputy ing at a technical college. coroner for East Lancashire. NOVEMBER 1 969 MAGISTER 13 Degrees and things . . .

The following old boys of J. Glasson (1957-65) graduated BSc J. Leigh (1956-62) passed part 2 examin­ Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar civil engineering, Bolton Institute of ation of the Law Society and qualified School have gained academic or Technology. as a solicitor; entered into permanent Royal Naval Reserve as acting sub­ D . J. Halstead (1957-65) graduated BSc professional qualifications : lieutenant (special branch). hons. chemical engineering, Man­ I. Affiick (1959-66) graduated BA gen­ chester University; now studying R. McCarty (1958-65) graduated BSc eral economic studies, Newcastle upon for M Sc. mathematics, London University Tyne University; serving articles with (external) at Rugby College o f Engin­ R. P. Harrison (1958-64) passed out of Thornton, Baker, and Co., chartered eering and Technology; now teach­ Mons Officer Cadet School as one of accountants, o f Newcastle upon Tyne. ing at Cowes, Isle o f Wight. three best cadets o f his intake; com ­ T . J. Benson (1959-65) graduated BSc missioned into Royal Artillery. G. McGowan (1959-65) graduated BA (Eng.) hons. electrical engineering, hons. French, Lancaster University. Bristol University; appointed grad­ uate trainee, North Western Electri­ J. R. Maltby (1948-53) elected Fellow of city Board. Faculty o f Anaethetists o f Royal College of Surgeons. I. Berry (1959-66) graduated BSc special hons. mathematics, Bristol Univers­ P. Matthewman (1958-66) graduated ity; joined Mullard Blackburn. BSc chemistry, University of Man­ chester Institute o f Science and R. P. Bolton (1961-68) gained first-class Technology; appointed to a post at hons. medical tripos part 1, Downing forensic science laboratory, Preston. College, Cambridge. R. H. Moore (1962-65) graduated BA E. Byrom (1959-66) graduated BA hons. hons. geography, Fitzwilliam College, physics, Magdalen College, Oxford; Cambridge; appointed assistant to now doing graduate study at North- group transport controller, British Western University, Evanston, Steel Corporation, Port Talbot. Illinois. % P. W. Murphy (1959-63) elected to W. S. Davis (1957-65) graduated BSc Winston Churchill Pupillage Award hons. chemistry, Salford University. by Masters of Bench of Middle J. M. Dewar (1963-64) graduated BA Temple. first-class hons. engineering science, S. G. Naisby (1959-66) graduated BA Magdalen College, Oxford; appointed (Econ.) hons. economics and geo­ to a graduate apprenticeship with graphy, Sheffield University; joined Rolls-Royce, Derby. Lewis’s Ltd. graduate management Mr John M. Torry (1956-64) P. W. Eamshaw (1953-64) graduated trainee scheme at Leeds. has graduated MB, ChB at BEd in English, Keele University, at Mr Graham Bond (1959-65) J. L. Oak (1959-66) graduated BA hons. St Andrews University. He Cheshire College of Education, has been elected, by exam­ philosophy, geography, and econ­ Alsager; now teaching at Shadsworth hopes to spend 12 months ination, a graduate of the omics, Sheffield University. School, Blackburn. Royal School of Music, and as a house physician at a R. J. Owen (1957-63) graduated BSc has won three prizes at the local hospital before speci­ hons. electrical engineering, Salford alising in obstetrics and school— the Sir Adrian University; now technical staff trainee Boult award of £75; the £25 with North Western Electricity gynaecology. opera prize; and the £3 5s Board, Blackburn. F. Southworth (1954-59) graduated BA prize for the most distin­ hons. law, Manchester College of guished student of the year. Commerce. He is now taking a post­ R. G. Sowerby (1958-64) graduated graduate course in con­ MB, ChB, Manchester University; ducting at the London appointed house physician, Crumpsall Opera Centre. Hospital, Manchester. I. J. Thompson (1958-65) graduated M . S. Hatch (1958-65) graduated BSc BA hons. Spanish, Durham Univers­ life sciences, Liverpool University. ity; appointed graduate trainee in T. Hcyworth (1948-56) elected Fellow marketing, Ford M otor Co. Ltd., of the Royal College of Surgeons; Brentwood, Essex. now senior registrar in ear, nose, and F. J. Ward (1941-46) graduated M A throat surgery, Royal Berkshire hons. library science, University of Hospital, Reading. Michigan, Ann Arbor; appointed A. N. Holden (1958-65) graduated LLB chief processing librarian and in­ hons., King's College, London. structor in library administration, Mr David Rothwell (1960- Toledo University, Ohio. P. J. G. Holme (1958-66) graduated 67) has been awarded the A. G. Watson (1960-66) graduated BSc BSc physics, Nottingham University. associate performer’s dip­ hons. chemistry, Liverpool Univers­ loma of the Trinity College N. Howarth (1956-66) graduated BSc ity; now doing research at Man­ of Music, London. He is first-class hons. physics, Sussex Mr James Houghton (1955- chester University for PhD. reading mathematics at University; appointed research officer 62) has gained his PhD at J. R. G. Weisters (1956-66) graduated with Central Electricty Generating Durham University. Liverpool University. He BA hons. economics, Nottingham Board, Berkeley nuclear laboratory, University. Gloucestershire. is a geneticist, and has been C. G. Edmundson (1962-69) awarded awarded a Royal Society J. R. Westwell (1959-65) graduated associateship diploma o f Royal College P. Howe (1953-65) graduated BSc hons. Fellowship to work in the BEng. hons. engineering, Liverpool civil engineering, Salford University. o f Organists. biochemistry department University. P. Fairhurst (1959-66) graduated BA D . M . Jones (1958-65) graduated LLB of University College, M . H. White (1955-60) graduated BSc hons. English, Leeds University; hons., Manchester University. Galway. (general) engineering, Newcastle upon awarded university colours for foot­ P. T . Kelsall (1952-57) graduated from Tyne University; now with Jaguar ball; now studying for Dip. Ed. at British College o f Naturopathy and A. J. Pendlebury (1952-62) gained PhD, Motors, Coventry. Avery Hill College of Education, Osteopathy, London, with diploma in control engineering, Cambridge; now M . J. W’ortbington (1960-66) graduated London. naturopathy, diploma in osteopathy, with Kodak Ltd. BSc hons. mathematics, Leeds University; now actuarial student E. P. Fazackerley (1944-49) elected by and membership o f British Naturo­ M . A. Rothwell (1959-66) graduated with a London insurance company. examination an Associate o f the pathic and Osteopathic Association. BSc hons. mathematics, Durham Institute o f Bankers. D. Kendall (1956-62) elected by examin­ University; now in research and I. J. Fearnhead (1959-66) graduated ation a Fellow o f the Institute of development department of BP When sending in your BSc textiles, Leeds University; now Legal Executives. Chemicals, Epsom. name for this feature with Scapa Group. M . G. Knight (1959-66) graduated BA A. Rushton (1959-65) graduated BSc please mention your R. J. Gillam (1958-65) graduated BA first-class hons. geography, Durham hons. chemical engineering, Univers­ years at School and give hons. French and German, Wadham University; now with Price, Water­ ity of Manchester Institute of Science precise details of your College, Oxford; now management house, and Co., chartered accountants, and Technology; now studying for qualification trainee with Courtaulds Ltd. o f London. M Sc. 14 MAGISTER NOVEMBER 1969 PERIOD OF IMPRESSIVE RESULTS

CPEECH Day and Open Day and eleven boys have gained the Ford Motor Company, the changes this year in the pattern were held on May 20. In the places at these two universities. Electricity Council, the Ministry o f our sixth-form studies. From morning the boys o f the School “ In the autumn o f 1968, 40 o f Technology, and Automotive September, it will be possible walked in procession with the Products. boys went on to university from for boys entering the sixth form staff to Blackburn Cathedral for to choose courses, fully staffed the annual commemoration ser­ the sixth form; ten more went to “ I would also like to report colleges o f education and other with pleasure the fact that, o f the and planned to suit their special vice, at which the preacher was aptitudes and individual require­ the Rev. Rex Maudsley (1928-32) colleges offering degree courses, 22 Peel Foundation scholarships and some 35 to a variety of awarded competitively to boys ments, and leading to entry for vicar o f St. James’s Church, the Advanced-level examination Darwen. careers in industry and the and girls in secondary schools professions. in Blackburn last year, and based in two or even one subject In the afternoon the School instead o f the more usual three. “ Our overall GCE results in on performance in the July was open to parents, old boys, Advanced-level papers, eleven “ This extension of our sixth- and friends, with many displays 1968 were again well above the national averages, and, at both were gained by boys at Queen form course structure is designed showing all aspects o f the Elizabeth’s. specially to meet the needs of School’s life and activities, and Advanced and Ordinary level, well up to the high standard those boys who may not wish to in the evening the Prizegiving “ The two proper deductions to go to university, but who have in was held at King George’s Hall. o f the previous very good year, be drawn from these achieve­ the rate o f passes out o f the total mind a career in one o f the pro­ The chief guest was Mr H. ments are that the boys, at all fessions, or industry, or in number o f subjects taken being Brogden (1918-27), headmaster levels, work hard and purpose­ colleges o f further education. of Brighton, Hove, and Sussex 69 per cent at Ordinary level and fully ; and secondly, that they Grammar School. 78 per cent at Advanced level. are well taught. “ Much has taken place in the many other areas o f the School’s In his address M r Douglas J. “ May I also single out for “ But there is more to it than life during the past 18 months. Coulson, the headmaster, said : special mention one o f our sixth- this ; for the important factor Ji^t after our last Speech Night formers, A. J. Child, who has that really makes for this high in 1967, the School won the “ It is 18 months since we met been awarded one o f the much- quality of education, year by year, together and the record o f the Public Schools Six-a-side foot­ prized and highly-competitive is the successful relationship ball competition in London. As School’s academic results makes, English Speaking Union scholar­ between teacher and taught; the a matter o f interest we still hold I think, impressive reading by ships which entitles him to a continuing sense o f a shared and this cup, though it is perhaps any standards. four-year course o f study at purposeful endeavour, mental only fair to say that atrocious Trinity College, Hartford, in the “ Since our last Speech Night and intellectual, aesthetic and weather prevented the competi­ United States. seven boys have gained open spiritual, in an environment tion being held in December, awards at Oxford and Cambridge “ In addition, five other mem­ which is friendly yet challenging, 1968. in a wide range o f subjects, in­ bers o f the sixth form have been active yet relaxed, stable yet alive to change. “ Our cricket, too, is steadily cluding music, history, mathe­ offered firm or provisional in­ improving, and last season the matics, engineering, and science, dustrial awards with Rolls-Royce, “ Indeed, we are making first X I lost none o f its School

M r Coulson leads staff and boys as they walk in procession to Blackburn Cathedral. NOVEMBER 1 9 69 MAGISTER 15 AND ACHIEVEMENTS FOR SCHOOL

matches and counted wins against “ I am happy to tell you this, this occasion, to pay a public calls not only for wisdom, vision, Stonyhurst and King Edward for you would want to join me, tribute to Mr Eastwood, for this and judgment o f a high order, V II, Lytham, among its victories. I know, in thanking most sin­ will be his last Speech Night as a but also for a great measure of “ The School Fencing Club cerely all the members o f the working member o f the staff. dedication and service. staff for all that they do— and do has again had an outstanding “ He will have been at Queen “ I can only say that we are so very well and in so many year. In the North-West Schools Elizabeth’s for 41 years, and more than fortunate to have such fencing tournament at Bury in different ways—for your sons has devoted the whole o f his men on our governing body in and for the School. November, A. Byrom won the long and distinguished career to these critical times— and that senior event and the gold medal; “ Two men I would like to this School, for which I know he we are indeed grateful, Sir, to M . J. Walker was second and won mention in particular tonight. has so great an affection. you and your colleagues. the silver medal; and I. M cLeod The first is M r G. M . Mercer, “ While I am speaking o f the “ It seems almost presumptu­ won the junior event and gold our senior classics master. He governors, I am sorry to have to medal. ous to try to evaluate a lifetime’s record the death o f two o f their came to Queen Elizabeth’s in service, such as his, in so short a “ I wish I had the time to talk 1935 and is to retire at the end of number since last Speech Night. space, but I am sure that he to you at length about the 40 this term after 34 years of notable Alderman Home was an old boy knows in what great esteem we— different clubs and societies that service to the School. o f the School, and though he was cater for an enormous range of and generations o f old boys— better known in the wider spheres “ He has been a schoolmaster boys’ interests at all age levels in hold him, not only as a gifted o f the town’s public life and of real distinction, wisely guiding the School. Perhaps, however, I teacher o f history, but also as affairs, he was a respected mem­ the work o f countless boys and may be allowed to remind you of housemaster o f Drake, as the ber o f our governing body whose fully involved in the wider cor­ the Music Society’s splendid author o f our lively Quater- interest in the School we shall porate life o f the School. He has Haydn and Bach performances in centenary history o f the School, sadly miss. made a notable contribution to the Cathedral last May, and to and, like most Yorkshiremen, “ Mr Gillibrand also died Scouting both in the School and recall the equally fine production as a dry, amusing, and friendly during the past year. Though he outside in North-East Lan­ o f “ A Man for All Seasons ” at colleague and . had retired from the governing cashire. the time o f the February blizzard “ We shall still have him with body in 1966, he was always a last term. “ In the many tasks he has us next term, but when he leaves good friend and vigorous cham­ “ Perhaps, too, I may report undertaken, whether it be his at Christmas, he will take with pion o f Queen Elizabeth’s. that the Chess Club has produced starting of the School Travel him our very real gratitude for “ I spoke earlier in this report a player o f international congress Club; his valuable help with the all that he has done and our o f the critical times in which we standard, and that the Junior School music; or more recently warmest o f good wishes, both for in School now live and work. Gym Club has three younger his association with the organisa­ Mrs Eastwood and himself, for This theme needs no elaboration boys representing Great Britain tion of the Sixth-Form Centre, a long and happy retirement here from me, for you are all familiar at an international gymnastic one has always been aware of his in Blackburn.” (Loud applause). with such nation-wide events as tournament in Switzerland in modest dignity, calm thorough­ “ There remains an equally the great debate about the future July. ness, and friendly approach- important debt to acknowledge o f the public and direct-grant ability. schools; the growing reaction in “ Without doubt, however, the this evening, and that is the some quarters against the whole­ most memorable occasion in the “ T o him and to Mrs Mercer, expression o f our appreciation School’s year— indeed, possibly who also taught at the School, o f the work o f the governors in sale implementation o f the com­ in the School’s long history— was we all here tonight offer our very general and o f M r Hare, our prehensive system and all that the visit o f Her Royal Highness sincere thanks and our very best chairman, in particular. this would imply; the unrest and wishes for a long and happy violence that have erupted in the Duchess o f Kent to lay the “ I assure them and you, ladies retirement in their new home in some o f our universities in the foundation stone o f our new and gentlemen, that my thanks buildings on March 13, an event Scotland.” (Loud applause). past 18 months; the slow erosion are no mere formal Speech o f moral standards and principles widely publicised and greatly “ The second colleague I wish Night exercise. For, in these enjoyed by all. in society at large. to speak of is Mr G. F. Eastwood, days, the task o f governing a “ These are but four o f the “ The stone will be incorpor­ who will be leaving us in Dec­ school and o f guiding both its ated in the foyer of the assembly ember. I very much want, on immediate and its future course Turn over hall block now being built— and it is to you parents, old boys, and friends, to local industry and many others that I offer, on the School’s behalf and my own, our CALL FOR CO-OPERATION most grateful thanks for the generous and ready response IN his address Mr William stay for many years, and to a cent. This one-third represent­ that was made to the appeal for Hare, chairman o f the govern­ certain degree they sacrifice funds to finance this project. ative governors is the proportion ors, renewed his call for Black­ personal ambition to remain a which generally appertains in the “ Our target, when we started, burn education authority to co­ member o f a successful team, majority o f direct-grant schools was £100,000. The total was operate with Queen Elizabeth’s. and this in the long run is the in the country. quickly reached, and the sum He said : only way to run a successful “ The LEA readily agreed that raised now stands at £114,000. “ It might not at this stage be venture, whether it be academic, As a result o f rising costs, how­ it was equitable that this change inappropriate if I asked the local business, or professional, and ever, we really need £120,000, should be made. education authority to stop pre­ this is a factor which cannot be and I should dearly like to feel varicating and come to a decision swept aside by detractors o f the “ I would like to thank all the that we can gather in the balance in respect of our offer to provide direct-grant school. representative governors, who of £6,000 before the new block free-place education at sixth- up to the present have served the is officially opened early in 1970. “ You, by your experience, school with a desire for its future form level for a defined number know the answers and appreciate well-being. From now onwards “ T o bring this part o f my o f the citizens o f this borough. that a school is only as good as the excess number o f represent­ report to a close, I would like to the staff and the governors allow “ There does not seem to be ative governors are not going to refer to the visit o f members of it to be. the Public Schools Commission any educational reason why this be asked to retire until such time to Queen Elizabeth’s at the end of co-operation should not long be “ At this point I would like to as they would normally have last November. For not only withheld, since the public could comment on the reorganisation finished their term o f office.” did the Commissioners say how then participate in our contribu­ o f the governing body. tion to education, which is based Mr Hare emphasised the need impressed they were by the “ When the LEA decided it for discipline in schools, saying: variety and depth and quality of on a freedom o f choice in the was no longer going to send us “ M r Angus Maude, writing in the education the School offers, curriculum and manner o f learn­ any free-place boys we made ing, and also based on the great­ the pamphlet ‘Fight for Educa­ but praised in particular the representations to reduce the est stability o f staff. tion’, says: ‘The most serious energy, the interest, and the high proportion o f representative gov­ excellence o f the teaching staff. “ Some members o f the staff ernors to one-third from 50 per Turn over 16 MAGISTER NOVEMBER 1969 HEADMASTER: WHERE WE STAND From page 15 to level all schools up to the experiment, as we are doing the ultimate objective offered to standards o f the best schools, today, because our independence the young is so often the worship great issues that cast long and the egalitarian, impatient for has enabled us to do so. ominous shadows across all our of the golden calf o f material quick results and instant success, “ But can it be anything less success, set up in a desert of schools, and many of you must only succeeds— no matter how than reckless folly to contemplate brutality, violence, and indiffer­ ask yourselves and each other, noble his motives may be— in the complete replacement o f a ence to right and wrong and the from time to time, perhaps even levelling all schools down to a less form o f education that has needs o f others. apprehensively: Where does efficient, grey mediocrity. proved its worth and its adapt­ “ But I am convinced that our Queen Elizabeth’s stand amid all ability for so many generations this turmoil and uncertainty? “ And so he next has to young people, more than ever pretend that quality in academic by an experiment that is still before perhaps in our history, “ I should like to end my education does not matter; that largely proceeding by faith and need every help from both home report by explaining to you two hard endeavour and intellectual hope, trial and error ? and school to cultivate their beliefs which I hold and which striving are bad because they “ The second belief that I hold powers o f self-discipline. I regard as fundamental if the breed competitiveness. is the need for discipline in the “ For it is self-discipline that School is to maintain in the school community itself. Let me keeps a young man to the task of future the standards that it now “ This further leads him to be clearly understood here. By developing his talents to their achieves and has achieved in advocate the abolition o f all ‘discipline’ I do not mean the selective processes and, indeed, limit: it is self-discipline that the past. harsh, rigid, regimental enforce­ examinations and tests o f any will teach him tolerance and fair- ment of inflexible and arbitrary “ Firstly I place the preserva­ kind and their replacement by mindedness, and to resist the rules. tion of our academic standards teaching which is devoid of the temptation to cheat, to be dis­ in general. This can only be done hard core o f disciplined learning, “ By ‘discipline’ I mean the honest, to lie his way out of by the retention o f our independ­ and which, as a senior inspector firm establishment o f a number of difficulties, to do the petty, ence; by the continuation o f a of schools recently said o f the clear-cut guiding principles, or underhand action. system of selective admission so teaching of mathematics, ‘flutters code of conduct, understood by “ Self-discipline will give him that we admit those boys who about on the surface o f the every member of the school com­ those virtues— let us not be can best benefit by the courses subject’. munity, changed and modified frightened o f the word ‘virtues’ ; and type o f education that we from time to time, but not weak­ it only means ‘manly qualities’— “ Can we afford, as a nation, to offer; and by the firm repudiation ened, by changing circumstances, which he will need more than jeopardise our very existence in of that current, ill-considered within whose protective frame­ ever before when he goes into an age which cries out for more theory that all education should work every boy can strive to the world. be totally egalitarian and all and better-trained specialists and acquire the greatest benefit that “ And I see it as the duty and schools comprehensive. leaders in all fields, by throwing the school can offer—namely self- overboard a system and principle responsibility o f myself and the “ It is this doctrine o f educa­ discipline and self-knowledge. staff to do all that we can to o f education that has been so “ The guiding principles I tional egalitarianism— a doctrine demonstrably successful in the ensure that the boys in our care that is political, I fear, rather than refer to are honesty, truthfulness, past ? I believe not. learn this most difficult but most educational— that is the really hard work, courtesy, a spirit of valuable o f lessons and to dangerous threat to quality in “ Let us have experiment and service to others, and a sense of provide the sort o f firmly dis­ education; because, since it is change by all means. Indeed, duty, fairness, and justice. ciplined community where it can a difficult and lengthy process to schools such as Queen Elizabeth’s “ How quaint and Victorian be learned and practised most nurture academic excellence and have always been the first to these qualities sound today, when effectively.” MR HARE SEEKS CO-OPERATION From page 15 their magnificent efforts and “ In the first place he is an old else to do with us, but that was response, which has enabled us to boy o f the School, and in the not Brogden’s way; his way was danger facing Britain is the threat exceed the original target of second place he is a distinguished to collect all the old Blackbum- to the quality of education at all £ 100,000.” old boy. ians together, put them into the levels’, and I feel that a further “ He left the Grammar School picture immediately, and intro­ threat is the modem tendency to Earlier, M r Hare said: “ It is in 1927, went up to Exeter duce them to all his friends and discount the value o f educational now 18 months since we last had College, Oxford, and before he get them concerned in all the discipline. a Speech Day, and one o f the reasons for this is that we wish had been there two years he had university activities and usually “ There is no divine right for to move it to summertime. acquired a blue for soccer, which weld them into one happy family, a person to be educated if he is was only the second blue the and what he started then con­ unwilling to submit to the necess­ “ This is an experiment, but School had had in its history, and tinues to this day. ary authority to enable the learn­ we must not lose sight o f tradi­ he also acquired something else, tion and o f the fact that in the “ When he left Oxford he ing to be disseminated, and it is which was the ability to take a taught first at Wolverhampton for this reason that your gov­ past we have had an occasion in great interest in any future Black­ the centre o f the town which Grammar School and then was ernors fully support any measures burnian who was fortunate headmaster at Brewood School, taken by the headmaster to provides a public platform for us enough to come up to Oxford. to express our motives and ideals. near Wolverhampton. He finally ensure that authority prevails at “ I had the privilege of going moved over to take the headship the School.” “ However, there is a case for up when he was in his third year, o f the Brighton and Hove school, He continued: “ You will hear ascertaining whether in future— and he could well have deigned at which he has been so in the headmaster’s report more when our new hall is completed— just to say hello and have little successful.” about our progress, which we are it will be acceptable to hold proud of, and we are also proud Speech Day at Queen Elizabeth’s o f being able to support a royal to identify the occasion with the Education Committee accepts occasion which initiated the School, combined with Open building of our new hall, the Day. money for which has been so “ We have not yet come to a —after 18 months generously donated by the people final decision about this matter, who have taken advantage, are to but we shall ring the changes At a meeting on May 28, months earlier, in January, 1968. take advantage, and will take until we find the best formula.” Blackburn Education Committee During the past six months advantage o f the system we decided in principle to accept the talks have taken place between uphold. Welcoming Mr Brogden, Mr offer of sixth-form places at the governors and the local Hare said that he had connec­ Queen Elizabeth’s for boys from authority, and agreement has “ I wish to thank all donors tions with Queen Elizabeth’s local authority schools. The offer been reached. The matter is now and all people who have in any which made his presence most had been made by the governors to be discussed with the Depart-J way helped to run our appeal for appropriate. o f Queen Elizabeth’s almost 18 ment o f Education and Science NOVEMBER 1 969 MAGISTER 17 Tom Gibson, MBE— the man at the Post Office Tower Mr Tom Gibson, telephone manager of Central London, retired on May 8 after 42 years’ service with the Post Office. He was a pupil at Queen Elizabeth’s from 1918 to 1924, and later played football for the Old Blackburnians. Mr Gibson lived in Lincoln Street, Blackburn, as a boy and attended Audley Range School A SECOND before entering Queen Eliza­ beth’s. He joined the Post Office as an apprentice telephone en­ YEAR AS gineer in Blackburn when he was 18. In 1935 he left Black- bum to take up an administra­ PRESIDENT tive post in Ireland. Mr W. Gerald Brooks (1942- During the Second World War 49) has been re-elected president he served in Combined Opera­ o f the Burton-on-Trent Natural tions, attaining the rank o f major, History and Archaeological Soci­ and after the war he served in the ety. It is his second year o f office. Territorial Army for a further For several years he has been 12 years. In 1953 he was awarded joint honorary secretary o f the the MBE for his Territorial society and will revert to that Army activities. office at the end o f his term as Mr Gibson was demobilised president. at the end o f 1945 and returned Mr Gibson shows his wife, May, and daughter, Rosemary, M r Brooks teaches Spanish to the Post Office. In May, 1946, the model tower which he received at the reception. and French at Dovecliff Gram­ he took up a post in Glasgow. mar School, Burton-on-Trent— a mixed school o f about 540 In April, 1954, he moved to pupils. He is also careers master the Post Office headquarters in and is responsible for the organ­ London on organisation and isation and welfare o f the school methods work. He was a mem­ prefects. ber o f the small working party which designed the premium After leaving Queen Eliza­ savings bond scheme in 1956, beth’s he gained his BA degree and two years later he led the in modem languages and Dip­ team that designed the Giro THE REFRIGERATION CENTRE loma in Education at King’s system. He also worked on College, Newcastle upon Tyne, computer systems for National and later taught in Darwen. Savings. He is a member o f the National (Blackburn) Ltd. Trust, the Tramway Museum In 1962 he was appointed Society, o f Crich, and runs the deputy telephone manager for (N. D. Briggs, E. H. Atherton) school group o f the Wildlife West London and was promoted Youth Service, the Wildlife telephone manager for the area Rangers. He serves on the two years later. He became parochial church council and is a telephone manager for Central sidesman at St Chad’s Church, London in August, 1966. Burton-on-T rent. At a reception held at the Post SCHOOL BUILDINGS M r Brooks is married, with one Office Tower to mark his retire­ daughter, and lives at 203 Calais ment M r Gibson was presented CHERRY TREE, BLACKBURN Road, Burton-on-Trent. His with a scale model o f the tower wife, formerly Miss Pat Law, is made in their spare time by local an old girl o f Blackburn High telephone engineers. School and teaches at a local Telephone And at infants’ school. One o f his last jobs before retiring was the organisation of Blackburn 21637 Accrington 33404 communications and control fac­ ilities at the Post Office Tower Moral Welfare for the Daily Mail Transatlantic secretary Air Race. At the reception a telegram was received from the Mr L. D. Collier, formerly Daily Mail thanking him for his senior modern languages master help. at Queen Elizabeth’s, was elected secretary o f Blackburn, Accring­ Mr Gibson’s hobbies include Main Agents for LEC REFRIGERATION LTD. ton, and Darwen Moral Welfare bowls and golf. He has repre­ Association in April. sented Buckinghamshire at bowls Authorised Dealers of on several occasions and qualified He succeeded Mr W. E. T. for the England championships Walsh (1924-30), chairman o f the STERNE and KELVINATOR in 1967. Old Blackburnians’ Association, who relinquished the post of Mr and Mrs Gibson live at Commercial and Domestic Equipment secretary after more than 20 7 Glebe Avenue, Ickenham, years in office. Middlesex. 18 MAGISTER NOVEMBER 1969 Sir Frederick TOP CLASS FABRICS retires

IT IS OUR CONSTANT ENDEAVOUR from the Bench TO OFFER FABRICS OF QUALITY IN A long and distinguished legal entering the building when career came to an end in June terrorist bombs exploded and DESIGN AND TEXTURE. with the retirement o f Sir Fred­ was trapped in the debris. erick Southworth after almost He was in a critical condition five years as Chief Justice of for several days, and his recovery Malawi. Our Workroom is at your disposal for took several months. With his Sir Frederick, who is 59, wife and daughter he left Pales­ MAKING-UP CURTAINS, PELMETS, has lived abroad for the last tine in February, 1947, and the thirty years and has held senior family went to Switzerland for BED-COVERINGS, LOOSE COVERS, ETC. appointments in various parts of Sir Frederick to complete his the Commonwealth. convalescence. He attended Queen Elizabeth’s Later in 1947 Sir Frederick from 1921 to 1929 and won the was appointed Crown Counsel Lewis Prize and Headmaster’s for Tanganyika, and there he Cup in his last year at School. remained until August, 1951, He went on to Exeter College, when he became Attorney- Oxford, where he took his General o f the Bahamas. A year RYLEY & HAMPSON LIMITED degrees as Bachelor of Arts and later he was appointed Queen’s Bachelor o f Civil Laws. As a Counsel in the Bahamas. He was 82 KING WILLIAM STREET, member o f Gray’s Inn he took twice Acting Governor o f the a second class in the Trinity Bahamas and was Acting Chief term Bar examinations in 1935 Justice from July to October, BLACKBURN. and was called to the Bar on 1954. January 27, 1936. Telephone 53935. He returned to Africa at the Shortly after the outbreak of beginning o f 1955 as an Assistant war in 1939 he volunteered for Judge in the High Court of the Army and was commissioned Nyasaland and a year later in the South Lancashire Regi­ became Puisne Judge. He was ment. He later joined the Acting Chief Justice from Jan­ Lancashire Fusiliers. uary to August, 1956, and was In 1942, as a captain, he was appointed Chief Justice of posted to India and served in Malawi, as the country had then the Department o f the Judge become, in July, 1964. He Advocate-General at Head­ received a knighthood in the Hand it to Haydocks quarters Eastern Command. New Year Honours o f 1965, and He became Assistant Judge at various times during the last Advocate-General in January, few years he has been Acting 1945, after being promoted Governor-General o f Malawi. FOR FIRST-CLASS LAUNDERING AND lieutenant-colonel, and in Octo­ Sir Frederick was head o f the ber o f the same year he was Southworth Commission, which promoted colonel and appointed DRY-CLEANING investigated an incident outside Deputy Judge Advocate-General. a Blantyre hotel during a visit He was demobilised in March, by Mr Macmillan, then Prime VAN AND SHOP SERVICE 1946, and in the following month Minister, in 1960. His verdict was appointed Crown Counsel became famous: he declared that for Palestine. Barely three he had found no evidence that Telephone Blackburn 48087 3 lines months later, on July 22, 1946, enough blood had been spilled he was seriously injured in the to fill a mustard spoon, and not terrorist attack on the King enough skin lost to cover a David Hotel, Jerusalem. He was SHOPS— postage stamp. 38 Preston New Road 116 Darwen Street Back home to Second in chess 46 New Bank Road give a talk tournament 82 Copy Nook Mr Jack Lee (1925-33), em­ Keith Maudsley, a 17-year-old ployee relations adviser to Shell pupil at Queen Elizabeth’s, who 46 Whalley Banks International Petroleum and pre­ is northern junior open chess sident o f the Institute o f Per­ champion, was runner-up in the sonnel Management, returned to main ‘A ’ tournament at the AND ‘DRIVE-IN’ AT PLECKGATE Blackburn on February 5 to give a talk. Hastings International Chess Congress, in January. ROAD, RAMSGREAVE He spoke on “ People and Industry— the Need for Change” He scored 6} points out o f a at a meeting o f the Church and possible 9 and finished 1 pt. Industry Luncheon Club at behind the winner. He won Samlesbury Hall. six games, drew one, and lost two.

i NOVEMBER 1 969 MAGISTER 19 Gas board MAGISTER personnel CLAYTON STREET is issued free to members of the Old Blackburnians’ Association. Membership manager GARAGE LIMITED of the association is open to all old boys of Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar retiring CLAYTON STREET, ’BLACKBURN BB2 2EA School, Blackburn, and to masters past and present. Mr William Bernard Harrison, personnel manager o f the North President : Professor Western Gas Board, is retiring Gordon Manley; chair­ at the end o f the year after a man: Mr W. E. T. Walsh; lifetime career in the gas industry vice-chairman: Mr J. D. following his father and grand­ SERVICING SPARES BODY REPAIRS Forbes; secretary: Mr D. I. father. Forbes, 6 Stanley Gate, Mr Harrison was a pupil at Mellor, near Blackburn; Queen Elizabeth’s from 1918 to COMPLETE OVERHAULS treasurer: Mr F. Bury, 67 1923. On leaving School he Queen’s Road, Blackburn. joined a firm o f engineers at Elland, Yorkshire, which was Contributions and cor­ mainly concerned with plant for respondence are invited gas production. 24-HOUR BREAKDOWN SERVICE and should be sent to He entered the gas industry the Editor, MAGISTER, proper in 1929, returning to 49 Kentmere Drive, Cherry Lancashire as technical assistant Tree, Blackburn. and later deputy engineer and manager o f Colne municipal gas works. He then held various appointments in Lancashire and DAY PHONE 58539 NIGHT PHONE 22384 Yorkshire until in May, 1949, when the gas industry was CHAMBER OF nationalised, he was engineer and manager o f Middleton Corpora­ Director: S. H. Joseph tion gas department; on national­ COMMERCE isation he was appointed general manager o f the North Western Gas Board’s Bury and Rossendale PRESIDENT Group. In 1954 considerable mergers Mr Alan Worswick (1932-37) o f groups took place and he was was elected president o f Black­ appointed general manager o f the burn and District Chamber of Central Lancashire Group. In Commerce in April in succession 1959 further integration took to Mr John S. Singleton (1931- place and the Central Lancashire Men going places call at 33), a Blackburn auctioneer and Group absorbed the former East ROY MARLOR and choose estate agent. Lancashire Group, which in­ M r Worswick is founder chair­ cluded the whole o f the Black­ quality clothes with a diff­ man and managing director of burn area. erence. A difference that Alan Worswick (Engineering) He continued as general man­ Ltd., o f Blackburn. ager of the Central Lancashire the particular man takes After leaving Queen Eliza­ Group until January, 1966, when beth’s he served an apprentice­ in a complete reorganisation he to his heart. ship in a local engineering works was appointed personnel man­ and became chief designer. He ager o f the North Western Gas All the top names end up was then chief engineer o f a Board, responsible for the crea­ Yorkshire firm and general man­ tion o f a personnel department at ROY MARLOR-DAKS, ager o f an engineering firm in covering the whole o f the board’s SUMRIE - need we go on ! South Wales before he returned area and dealing with training, to Blackburn in 1960 to form his education, industrial relations, You should make ROY own company, which now exports and selection and appointment of their range o f automatic casting personnel. MARLOR your shop - and stacking equipment through­ M r Harrison is married and there’s no finer place in out the world. lives at 1 Lyndhurst Gardens, the whole of the North. Mr Worswick is a chartered Manchester Old Road, Middle­ engineer and a member o f the ton, Manchester. He has two Institution o f Mechanical En­ children: his daughter, Anne, is a gineers. He is married and lives housewife, and his son, James, at “ Wyverne,” Mavis Road, works in the textile industry. Blackburn, Both his sons are now pupils at Queen Elizabeth’s. Consolation prize ROY M r Peter Atkinson (1962-68), Re-elected a trainee manager at the Co­ Mr W. E. Woolley, an old operative petrol station in Preston boy (1912-15) and governor of New Road, Blackburn, won a PURE N E W & 0 0 € Queen Elizabeth’s, was re-elected consolation prize in the Shell MARLOR FOR MAN ABOUT TOWN AND COUNTRY president o f Blackburn and Oil “ Head over Heels ” com­ District Council of Social Service petition in July last year. He BLACKBURN-53 King William St.,Tel. 59372 BURNLEY- I HoweWalk, Tel. 23073 in May. received a food mixer. SKIPTON - Middle Row, Tol. 3977 20 MAGISTER NOVEMBER 1969

ALL N.C.C. MAKES OF CARAVANS ‘Battle of Britain ’ writer SUPPLIED From page 1 Great Britain awards for his work on “ The Plane Makers ” during which he travelled all the (1964) and as “ best writer o f a way from Arromanches to Berlin. British series ” (1966) for epi­ SITES - ALL ACCESSORIES - PAINTING - REPAIRS sodes o f “ The Power Game.” After the war he worked first He still finds politics and big HIRE PURCHASE - INSURANCE, Etc. as a reporter and then as a feature business one o f the most fruitful writer on provincial and national arenas for drama. His last televi­ WINTER STORAGE newspapers. From 1953 to 1959 sion play, “ The Curtis Affair,” he worked for John Bull, first as was set almost enitirely in a features editor and later as assist­ committee room o f the House of ant editor, and contributed to Commons. magazines in the United States and Canada. He also wrote M r Greatorex works increas­ ALLAN CLARKE two books—“ Diamond Fever ” ingly in the country near Maid­ (1957) and, with Major-General enhead, but for 15 years has Robert E. Urquhart, “ Arnhem ” lived and worked in Harley (1958). Street. He travels often and (Caravans) LTD sometimes extensively for back­ In 1959 Mr Greatorex became ground— and in earlier days for (ALLAN CLARKE - JACK OATES) a full-time film and television documentary— material. writer. His first television play In particular he longs to repeat was “The Blonde Informer,” THE BOAT YARD about the Danish Resistance, and a round-the-world trip he made in this was followed by two major 1963. Next time he would spend drama documentaries for the a lot longer in Thailand, and WHITEBIRK . . BLACKBURN BBC— “ After the Crash ” and would “ find a reliable way of getting Blackburn Rovers’ results BBI 3HS. “ The Net,” the second of which led to a series under the same quickly.” On occasion he has title. been known to ask the nearest British Embassy for a result— Phones: Blackburn 54222 He first contributed to Inde- “ not always to the delight of endent television in the “ Pro- officials whose spiritual home is ation Officer ” series, and then Twickenham.” M.O.T. LAND ROVER and TRANSPORTER SERVICE he edited “ The Plane Makers,” He says he is still oddly proud “ Front Page Story,” and “ The to be the product o f a Northern Anywhere in the British Isles Power Game,” also contributing grammar school, and he resents as a writer. the reformers’ attacks on the He wrote his first full-length grammar schools. He feels feature film in 1967— “ Nobody slightly uncomfortable now to be Runs For Ever.” He spent last living in the area o f Eton rural year working on “ The Battle of district council. Britain,” and at present he is M r Greatorex is married to a writing “ Youth is Wasted on the Blackburn girl, formerly Beryl CARAVAN HOLIDAYS Young ” and an original screen­ Thornley— whom he first met play, “ The Space Colonel.” when he was a schoolboy in CHALET HOLIDAYS with all Mains Services He won the Writers’ Guild of Blackburn.

LOCH RYAN, STRANRAER, SCOTLAND OLD BLACKS IN BRIEF

Mr John Lonsdale (1940-45), Canon Hoghton (1919-26) died deputy chief buyer for Salford on June 30, 1967, aged 56. and Pendlebury hospitals, has Situated on Loch side — been awarded the diploma o f the The Rev. Frederick William Institute of Purchasing and Bakewell, who taught at Queen Restaurant, Licensed Bar, Boating, Fishing, Supply for a treatise on pur­ Elizabeth’s from 1941 to 1951, chasing in the public sector. was appointed headmaster o f the Golfing. Mr Lonsdale formerly worked George Fox Quaker School, for Blackburn, Preston, Chorley, Lancaster, in May. and South Manchester hospitals. He is married, with three child­ Mr J. E. Hargreaves (1923-31) Write for Brochure — Box 129 ren, and lives in Sale. has been elected president of Blackburn and District Incorpor­ ated Law Association. Mr Brian Holden (1945-50) has been appointed senior science master at Pleckgate School, Mr David Robert Bolton Blackburn. (1957-64) is now teaching mod­ LOCH RYAN ern languages at Manor Park Grammar School, Nuneaton. Mr D. W. Moulding (1945-53) CARAVAN CENTRE has been appointed head of the Mr Geoff Robinson (1952-59), modem languages department at who emigrated to South Africa Rutland High School, Oakham. in 1965, is now living at 13 WIG BAY, STRANRAER. Marchant Way, Taybank, Port A tablet was dedicated at Elizabeth. Telephone: Kirkcolm 233. All Saints’ Chutch, Clayton-le- Moors, in April in memory of About 140 people attended the Canon Kenneth Hoghton, who Old Blackbumians’ dance at was vicar there for 25 years. Samlesbury Hall on May 16.

i NOVEMBER 1 969 MAGISTER 21 NOW CHIEF Invitation from the TWO PLAYS SUB-EDITOR London branch BY FORMER OF NEW By PAUL PRICE HEAD BOY Are you going to London? Blackbumians who wish to PAPER If so, be sure to contact us, the attend. ON TV London branch o f the Old During the last twelve months Blackbumians’ Association. We Mr George Woodhouse (1947- we have visited the House of Two plays by M r David shall be only too pleased to help Lords, dined at the Tower of 52) has been appointed chief sub­ you in any way possible. Ambrose (1951-62), a former editor o f the Evening Mail, a new London, and held a number of head boy o f Queen Elizabeth’s, newspaper for the Slough area Too often, old boys, when they other interesting and exciting have been presented on television which appeared in May. He was leave School, just forget the links meetings. since our last issue. His first previously deputy chief sub­ with their old school, and we in Remember that in London television play, “ Public Face,” editor o f the Lancashire Evening London aim to keep these strong. there are many people from was screened on May 19, and the Telegraph, Blackburn, and the We don’t spend lots of time School and outside our School second, “ The Innocent Cere- Evening Star, Burnley. talking about what School was who are able to help you in money,” on June 21. The new newspaper was orig­ like when we were there, but we your careers, and most of them Mr Ambrose formerly lived inally launched by Westminster do like to have an enjoyable are very willing to do this at Thorpe Green, Brindle. He evening occasionally— only about Press in competition with the because o f your connection with now lives in London and is a three times a year, when people Thomson Organisation’s Evening Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar freelance playright and script­ o f all kinds, professions, trades, Record, and when Thomson and School. writer. and the Services, gather together Westminster merged interests The London branch is now for an informal evening o f cheer the title Evening Mail was re­ some 240 strong and the active and chat. tained. membership is about 120, and Back to Canada Now, for our annual general all the time we require new Mr Woodhouse was in Haw­ Dr J. R. Maltby (1948-53) meetings, we are proposing to people to come and join us so kins. When he left School he returned to Canada, where he include Blackburn High School that we may have an even joined the Blackburn Times as a had previously spent two years, old girls and the wives o f Old stronger branch in London and reporter. Later he worked for in June. He is at present working the South-East. weekly newspapers at Stratford- in the Department o f Internal upon-Avon and Stockport, and As vie go to press the London Medicine at the Colonel Belcher he then joined the Lancashire branch is planning to hold a Hospital, Calgary, and will spend Evening Post at Preston. He re­ Sportsman supper evening in the West End. all next year in the Department turned to Blackburn as a sub­ We hope to have a report for our o f Anaesthetics at the Royal editor on the Lancashire Evening next issue.— Ed. Victoria Hospital, Montreal. Telegraph in 1962. leaves He is a keen motorist. He is a member o f the Institute o f Ad­ vanced Motorists and Blackburn committee Area Road Safety Association. He is married, with three child­ Mr Fred Mason (1931-36), ren, and lives at 56 Prince headmaster o f Audley County Andrew Way, Ascot, Berkshire. Primary School, Blackburn, re­ SEED AND tired from the committee of Blackburn Harriers in July. He is a former chairman o f the Night executive club and is also a former presi­ dent o f Blackburn Schools’ GABBUTT ltd on ‘ Express ’ Sports Association. Mr Alex Stuttard (1951-56) Mr Mason has been connected was promoted night executive of with athletics all his life. In the the Daily Express in Manchester army during the Second World in June and is responsible for the War he took part in sprints, production o f the newspaper’s hurdles, and high jump in inter­ Irish editions. company athletics matches. M r Stuttard has worked for In 1950 he moved to Clitheroe the Lancashire Evening Telegraph and became the first secretary o f and ABC Television, and is a the new Clitheroe Athletics Club. former editor o f M a gister. He By 1953, when he moved back to Booksellers since 1907 livesjat Egerton, near Bolton. Blackburn, the club was about 20 strong. Blackburn Harriers, however, Assistant editor needed a secretary, and Mr M r Harold Stanley Liversedge Mason was elected to the post. (1939-43) has been appointed Six years later, in 1960, he assistant editor (sport) o f the became chairman and remained in that office until 1966. Liverpool Echo. He was previ­ 4 and 6 PRESTON NEW ROAD ously managing editor o f West A qualified starter and track Cheshire Newspapers. judge, he has missed very few Telephone 58226 Witton Park meetings since the opening o f the track in 1958, and he has officiated at Lancashire 40 and 42 DARWEN STREET Steel research Schools, Lancashire, and North­ ern Counties championships. Telephone 59855 Mr David J. Haworth (1957- He is married, with two 64) is now a scientific officer with daughters, and lives at 22 Wood­ BLACKBURN the British Iron and Steel lands Avenue, Cherry Tree, Research Association in Sheffield. Blackburn. 22 MAGISTER NOVEMBER 1969

A welcome visitor to Blackburn last summer was Mr Harold Cook (1921-29), deputy head­ master o f Cornwall College for Boys at Montego Bay, Jamaica. He had come home for a holiday Back home from Jamaica to visit his sister in Blackburn. M r Cook has been in Jamaica for nine years; before that he taught in Cardiff. And it may for good next year not be long before he and his wife return to Britain for good. 34 years on the staff o f Queen with my wife and two small on August 1 last year. He was “ We will probably be coming Elizabeth’s. children in a very pleasant part awarded the Silver Bugle at back to England next year,” Mr In less tangible form Mr and of . Sandhurst as the outstanding Cook told the Blackburn Times, Mrs Mercer also took with them “ At present my energies are athlete o f the year. “ but as we already have a house into retirement the sincere good expended in controlling a large His brother, Ian (1961-66), is in Cardiff, we won’t be coming wishes o f the thousands o f Old sewage disposal scheme— a de­ also doing well. According to back to Blackburn to live. Blackbumians who remember partment o f civil engineering in latest information he is doing a “ M y wife is getting very them, with affection, as friends. which I now specialise. four-year honours course in homesick now, and the hot “ Although my visits to Black­ psychology at Brunei University, weather, with temperatures rarely Sewage specialist burn are a little infrequent and Uxbridge. below the nineties, can be rather I don’t see many of the old faces, depressing after a while. I, too, M r Sandy Bennett, o f Alling- please extend my best wishes to want to come home because, ton, Lincolnshire, sends us a the association and particularly Back numbers after all, I’ll have been away for letter which is most welcome for to those members o f staff whom The editor of M a gister has ten years then, and I am anxious its kind words about M a gister: I remember with some affection.” a few spare copies o f several to finish my teaching career in “ I must say I look forward to back numbers—No. 4 (February, this country.” receiving my copy, because in Student again 1965); No. 6 (January, 1966); each issue there seems to be No. 7 (June, 1966); and No. 8 something about one or other of After working for three years (January, 1967). Anyone who Farewell to friends the chaps I remember at School. with C. A. Parsons and Co., would like to have any o f these o f Newcastle upon Tyne, Mr should send a large stamped Mr Geoffrey M. Mercer, “ After several years o f roam­ addressed envelope and he will senior classics master, was pre­ ing the country with various firms Martin R. Johnson (1956-62) finds himself a student again. have them by return of post. sented with a record player from on various civil engineering pro­ He has been sponsored by the the School when he retired at the jects from hydro-electric schemes end o f the summer term after to bridges, I have now settled company to take a one-year postgraduate course in industrial Teaching English engineering, leading to an MSc. Mr Harold E. Rurlander He took his first degree in (1957-62) writes from Leeds to mechanical engineering at Leeds say that he will shortly be taking University. up a post in an English language school at Folkestone. He has MAENSON One fund . . spent a year doing a postgraduate . diploma in teaching English as A fund launched by Southern a second language. Independent Television in memory o f Major Oliver Kite SUITS (1937-39), who died on June 15, Air picture 1968, aged 47, has raised nearly As soon as the new block is £900. finished it will be time for an YOU It is intended that the fund aerial photograph o f Queen should be used to endow an Elizabeth’s. This is something in good taste annual prize o f £50 for the most the Old Blackbumians’ Associa­ outstanding second-year honours tion could very well arrange— undergraduate in the Depart­ and pay for. The association had anywhere ment o f Zoology at Southampton better start saving up now. anytime University. and another In Samaritans prices . . . Mr Peter G. Heald (1948-53) A fund in memory of Mr was chairman o f a steering com­ from £23 Robert Everard Sharpies (1921- mittee which set up the Samari­ 22), who died on August 24, tans o f North-east Lancashire 1968, aged 60, was opened during in October. other makes the summer by the Blackburn from 17 gns. College of Technology and De­ sign Photographic Society, of Dates, please which he was founder and choose your president. It is intended to When you write to us, please mention the years when you new suit from provide the society with a trophy in memory of M r Sharpies. attended Queen Elizabeth’s. It helps us—and other M agister readers— to identify you. GRAYS With the paras Mr Roderick Macdonald I Penny St. and (1961-64), who entered the Royal Familg effort New Market Hall, Military Academy, Sandhurst, Mr Darryl David (1957-67), in 1966, was commissioned into who is studying at the Drama Blackburn. the 9th Independent Parachute Centre, London, produced his Squadron o f the Royal Engineers first play for Blackburn Drama

r NOVEMBER 1 969 M A G I STER

AN EXPERT ON UNDERSEA WARFARE

CUB-Lieutenant Barry J. Nutter ^ (1955-64), formerly swimming captain of Frobisher, is now a torpedo anti-submarine specialist in the Royal Navy. Here he is pictured adjusting his diving equipment on board HMS Verulam. He joined the Royal Navy as a cadet when he left School and entered the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth. He served as a midshipman in H M S Lion and H M S Plover and was promoted sub-lieutenant in 1966. He is now responsible for diving, boats, and correspondence in HMS Verulam. He has recently been assisting the Admiralty underwater weapons establishment scientific staff in trials by diving with experimental apparatus, and he has passed the Civil Service linguist examination in French. He hopes to take an advanced diving course. He has many sports and hobbies, including shooting, fencing, and water sports; camping, flying, and fell walking; art, music, model- making, cooking, and wine-making. He also plays badminton.

Club in October. The play was the new Lancashire police force Brian Whittaker Nield (1957-64) and Alan Ashton (1954-61) and Susan Ann “ This was a Woman,” by Joan came into being last April. Irene Ocana Calzon, San Juan Bosco’s Johnston, Pleasington Priory, on Morgan, and the leading role Church, Madrid, on June 2. August 16. Mr Jameson joined the Black­ Andrew William Malone (1954-61) and was taken by his mother, Mrs burn police force in October, Brian Birtwistle (1948-57) and Ann Norma David. Duxbury, Chapel Street Congrega­ Kathleen Anne Twomey, St Alban’s 1952, and was in uniform until tional Church, Blackburn, on June 7. Church, Blackburn, on August 22. 1960, when he joined the CID. Gordon K. Bolton (1957-64) and Iris D. He was promoted sergeant in Keith Stuart Pemberton (1958-65) and Hampson, St Mark’s Church, Black­ Jacqueline Hodgson, St Michael and July, 1966. burn, on August 22. Song trophies All Angels’ Church, Blackburn, on Alan Cotton (1957-64) and Sheila Mr Oswald Evans, formerly June 7. Evelyn Thomas, St Philip’s Church, groundsman at Lammack, won John Wilkinson (1960-64) and Sandra Blackburn, on August 30. four song trophies at Morecambe Weddings Schofield, St Aidan’s Church, Black­ John Brian Livesey (1952-61) and Jean burn, on July 10. Margaret Kidd, St Mark’s Church, Festival in May. John Haworth (1952-62) and Janet Peter Stuart Ormerod (1956-62) and Dolphinholme, in September. Heyes, Lowton Road Methodist Hazel Ainsworth, Immanuel Church, Denis M . Martin (1958-65) and Church, Lowton, near Warrington, Feniscowles, on July 18. Janet Whittle, St Thomas’s Church, on May 24. Moving up Steven John Nelson (1958-65) and Ipswich, in September. Ian D. Malloch (1952-59) and Anne Detective Sergeant Peter Elaine Margaret Gellvear, Christ John Crook Marshall (1949-59) and Harrison, St Mary’s Church, Langho, Church, Blackburn, on July 19. Marilyn Parry, St Lawrence’s Church, Jameson (1947-52), o f Blackburn on May 24. Barton, on September 20. borough police force, was pro­ David Robert Bolton (1957-64) and John Christopher Pearson (1956-62) Pamela Rosemary Booth, Zion John Barry Kershaw (1962-66) and moted a detective inspector in and Helen Nuttall, Holy Trinity Chapel, Montague Street, Blackburn, Margaret Hope, St Leonard’s Church, the Burnley crime squad when Church, Hoghton, on May 28. on August 14. Balderstone, on October 4. 24 MAGISTER NOVEMBER 1969 Mrs Hilda Fish, Sir Ernest’s sister, writes: As I am almost Sir Ernest Marsden (1901-06), one of the most distin­ RUN MAY BE 12 years younger than Ernest guished old boys of Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School, I haven’t many recollections of celebrated his 80th birthday on February 19 this year. his life at home. Our cousin, Jim To mark the occasion, a volume of tributes was published in ANNUAL King, who is also nearing 80, played brick and stick, etc., with New Zealand, where he lives. This took the form of recollec­ Ernest until he left Rishton tions by many people who had known him throughout his CONTEST School to go to the Grammar long career as a nuclear physicist, and we reprint here by School at Blackburn. permission the recollections of Sir Ernest’s early days in By PETER MITCHELL and His recollections are rather Rishton, where he was born; in Blackburn, where he attended GORDON BLACKWELL vague, but he said that Ernest was not a favourite with the boys Queen Elizabeth’s; and in Manchester, where he worked On Saturday, March 29, a at school because Mr Marshall, with Rutherford. novel event took place at Lam- the headmaster, used to show mack. Several members o f the Ernest’s work as a shining present QEGS cross-country example o f what should be done. team and several former mem­ I remember Ernest and his bers, now old boys, met together three brothers keeping all kinds for a friendly match. The bright boy o f pets at the rear o f the house, Two sides o f mixed ages ran hens, pigeons, white mice, frogs, against each other on the usual etc. Mother used to be exasper­ five-mile Mellor course. The ated at the disappearance of her result was very even, there being cooking mugs. from Rishton only one point in it, making Mother had a hardware shop competition quite high. From a (cooking utensils, nails, etc.) and side o f Ilkley moors. When the recollections o f that time, to me, spectator’s point of view, how­ Ernest helped whenever possible. farmers, etc., awoke the next a misfortune, for being his ever, it would have been a little Later he fixed a bell under the morning they found it painted brother. disappointing, since there was a red, white, and blue. shop floor near the door so that I would be seven years old, big spread in the first three Dad could hear any footstep in Ernest as a boy had a darkened places. attending the same school that the shop. Dad was very proud cellar at 6 William Holt Street, Ernest had attended in Rishton, The teams were : o f that. It must have been very Blackburn. It was supposed to our home town, same head­ difficult with four high-spirited be for photography, but it was master, and was being taught by OLD BLACKS : David boys, to clothe and feed them. used for experiments o f all kinds. a former teacher o f his, when, at Wharton, Anthony Bird, Steve Ernest’s cousin, Esther Holden, We expected an explosion any the end o f some test, this teacher Salvin, Peter Mitchell. rem;mbers him at Aunty’s at time. came peering over my shoulders QUEEN ELIZABETH’S : Blackpool, going there in his Mr Sydney Marsden, one of at my slate (as was then used), Stephen Holmes, Gordon Black- summer holidays from school, Sir Ernest’s brothers, writes : took hold o f it, and strode off with well, David Hogg, Stuart Rat- washing up, cleaning knives, and Ernest is eight years my senior it to the headmaster for his cliffe, Robert Blackwell. peeling potatoes for spending and I think I would be 16 years perusal. money. old when he left for New Zea­ All concerned thought it an A few years later whilst attend­ event worth repeating, and we He also tried to mend clocks, land. but somehow when the clocks ing Blackburn Public Higher hope that this will be the first Eight years’ difference at this Grade School, where Ernest had o f many such races. All being had been assembled again there early age, together with the fact were parts left over. Needless to also been a pupil, the very same well, there will be another next that he had been at university experience occurred. year at about the same time, say, the clocks did not work. for about five years, narrows when all old boys who have I wonder if Ernest remembers down my daily contact with him I then realised that my work represented the School in the the time when he and his con­ to my being 11 years old. I do, was again being compared with past few years will be invited. federates painted a pub on the however, have one or two vivid that o f my big brother. This realisation stunned me, with the effect that my work was never again placed for comparison and I was really glad o f it. A second incident standing out in my memory is an occasion during 1913, when Ernest had just set up his first home at Manchester. I was his guest for a weekend. On the Sunday morning, whilst tending some experiments, he took hold of a flask containing some liquid, poured a small amount of the contents into the palm of my hand which went immediately numbed and pain­ ful. This lasted for about 30 seconds and then quickly re­ turned to normal. He then poured a little more of this liquid on to a piece of soft rubber, which just snapped in two parts when lightly touched with a hammer. I can see his grin o f satisfac­ tion now at having pranked his little brother. Since then, mem­ ory has often played its little The thirty-fourth annual dinner of the Oxford branch of the Old Blackburnians’ Association tricks with me, thinking that if was held at Magdalen College, Oxford, on Friday, March 7. Pictured at the dinner are may hand had been tapped with (left to right): Mr I. J. Ibbotson, Mr Michael Scaife (chief guest), Mr John Cottam, Mr the hammer I would have been Harry King, and M r Norman Jepson. in queer street. NOVEMBER 1 9 69 MAGISTER 25 Old Blacks' first team triumphs

^ Since our last report, the name o f the Old Blackbumians’ AFC has once again been placed in the record books o f the Northern in league championship Section o f the Lancashire Ama­ teur League. again running a 200 club for the The first X I, under the cap­ By KEITH NEWTON benefit o f club funds. taincy o f Brian Hardcastle, al­ Weekly subscriptions of 5s though suffering early exits from ated from the League Cup, and England Amateur X I, and we are over 20 weeks contribute to the their various Cup competitions, the FA Amateur in their second extremely grateful to Mr prizes of £5 for each of 18 weeks, concentrated their efforts on the match, to a stronger North Crumblehulme for his generous with £150, £50, and ten of £2 league competition and in an Withington team from the Lan­ gift. prizes on the tenth and twentieth exciting finish to the season won cashire and Cheshire League. weeks. the last match and the cham­ Southport Amateurs’ name pionship from our old rivals, The other teams are hardly now joins the two previous Any old boy interested in join­ Old Boltonians. into their league programmes winners, Old Boltonians (1967) ing is asked to contact any com­ but we look forward to another and Old Blackburnians (1968), mittee member, or write to Mr A match record o f: successful season. on the trophy. M. C. Benson, Old Blackburn­ p 2 4 , w19 d 3 , l 2 , f 7 5 , a 2 3 , Pts.41 ians’ AFC, Memorial Ground, Any Old Blackburnian wishing The competition was again gave us a two-point lead over Lammack Road, Blackburn. “ Bolts” , who were 10 points to play for the club is asked to organised by Roger Horrocks, write to the secretary, at the club. ably assisted on the day by clear of Nelson in third place. AGM, 1968-69 This was an outstanding achieve­ Ernie Wilkinson, in the zone ment and all the players who system whereby each team plays The annual general meeting contributed are to be congrat­ OLD BLACKS’ SEVENS the others in their zone, the of the club was held in the ulated on their effort. Fifteen teams competed on resultant top two teams from clubhouse on July 2, 1969. The each zone entering a knock-out chairman welcomed members The second X I finished half­ Saturday, August 30, in the third competition to the final. This and reported on the year’s foot­ way in the league, having a successive Seven-a-side competi­ tion organised by the club. After system, used for the first time ball successes and social events. record of: this year, avoided the “ sudden The financial accounts, which P 24, w 13, d2, l9 , f 6 1 , a 4 4 , Pts.28. being finalists and semi-finalists death” aspect of a straight KO showed a health credit, mainly As an alternative the seconds did in previous years, Southport system and created added interest from the bar function, were make headway in the league cup Amateurs proved worthy winners for players and spectators alike. approved by the meeting. and reached the final only to be of this now well established event in the Northern Section’s clubs’ During the meeting, amend­ beaten in this match by— yes, 200 CLUB Old Boltonians. year. ments were approved in the club In association with Blackburn rules, among which was an The third and fourth XIs, This year the winners were Northern Cricket and Tennis increase in the elected com­ although suffering throughout presented with a silver cup called Club, the Old Blacks’ FC are mittee. In the resultant election the season from team changes, the “ Tommy Whewel Trophy,” nevertheless managed to finish which has been donated to the in the top half o f their respective club by Mr W. D. Crumble- divisions and but for a huge hulme (1922-25), an enthusiastic backlog o f fixtures, sometimes supporter o f the club and a requiring two or more matches school footballer o f some distinc­ per week, the thirds could have tion, as reference to the Quater- JOHN FORBES been in the honours as well. centenary “ W ho’s Who” will show. SEASON 1969-70 Tommy Whewel was probably The start o f the season sees the most famous Old Black foot­ for Men's wear the firsts already with a 100 per baller who achieved success not cent league record. At the time only locally but nationally and of writing they have been elimin­ internationally as captain o f the Visit our man’s shop OLD BLACKBURNIANS’ ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL CLUB for all your clothing requirements

APPLICATION FOR ORDINARY/SOCIAL* MEMBERSHIP O L D B O Y S Full name ...... (Mr, Mrs, Miss) Ties Scarves - Cuff Links Private address

Occupation______Ordinary members— years at school...... Age (if under 21)...... I desire to become an Ordinary/Social member of the Old Black­ FOUR BEES bumians’ Association Football Club and if elected agree to be bound by the rules o f the club at all times. Signed...... :...... Date...... MAKE Proposed —...... Seconded...... ATHLETIC HOUSE Northgate— Lord Street, Blackburn. N.B.— The proposer and seconder must be Ordinary members of the club. Telephone 57501 * Delete as appropriate. 2 6 MAGISTER NOVEMBER 1969 OLD BLACKS v SCHOOL, 1969

OLD BLACKS: standing: D. Forbes, P. Roscoe, P. Hargreaves, S. Greg- son, J. Isherwood, A. Jackson; seated: M. Child, G. Shepherd, P. D. Haydock, W. Cosgrove, N. Brown.

SCHOOL: left to right, standing: C. Vines, P. Battrick, R. Hethering- ton, J. Halsall, N. Chambers, J. Whitehead; seated: P. Benson, P. Gorton, A. J. Child, T. W. Edward- son, K. Holden. the following members were all the retiring members we Old Blackbumians won the toss Shepherd...... 4..3.. 5..1 elected: K. V. Newton (chair­ record our thanks, and in this and the School batted first. Isherwood ...... 6. .2.. 9..2 man), H. H. Baylie (vice-chair­ context mention Barrie Haydock, Child ...... 3..1..10..0 man), T. Cave (secretary), I. D. who relinquished his appoint­ SCHOOL H aydock...... 2 .. 1 .. 8 .. 1 Newton (treasurer), K. Bowskill ment as press officer. Barrie has Roscoe ...... 1..0.. 4..1 (assistant secretary), N. K. been a committee-man for many J. Halsall b Brown...... 7 Sharpies (press officer), R. Horn­ years, latterly looking after our A. Child c Haydock b Jackson 8 OLD BOYS sby (football team secretary), P. Benson c and b Jackson.. 7 press reports, and we greatly D. Forbes c Edwardson J. D. Forbes (honorary solicitor), P. Battrick c and b Brown. . . . 2 appreciate his tireless work for b Battrick .... 2 D. L. Stevenson (honorary audi­ T. Edwardson c Brown the club. W. Cosgrove run out...... 64 tor). Mr W. K. Forbes was b Shepherd. . . . 0 M . Child c Hetherington unanimously re-elected president CRICKET C. Vines b Haydock...... 20 b Battrick .... 6 o f the club. R. Hetherington c Hargreaves The Old Blacks’ cricket team b Isherwood .. 0 P. Roscoe not out...... 27 The following members were continued to develop this new K. Holden c Gregson G. Gregson lbw Whitehead.. 5 elected to the committee for two summer venture with matches b Isherwood .. 0 P. Haydock not out...... 9 years: D. I. Forbes, B. Hard- against local clubs. Matches N. Chambers b Roscoe...... 6 Extras...... 2 castle, A. Pemberton, P. T. were held mid-week and some P. Gorton run out...... 9 Pearson, D. Cox, S. Tart. The successes recorded although we J. Whitehead not out...... 0 Total___ 117 following were elected for one are suffering from a shortage of Extras...... 6 year: A. Upton, G. J. Hebden, players and would welcome any P. Watson, R. Smith, R. Ranson, newcomers. BOWLING ANALYSIS Total...... 65 Battrick ...... 9..1..30..2 D. Hindle. The highlight o f the season Edwardson...... 5..1..17..0 Members will note several was, o f course, the annual Old BOWLING ANALYSIS Child ...... 2. .0. .12. .0 changes in the club officials and Blackburnians v School match B row n ...... 7. .3 .. 11. .2 G o r t o n ...... 5..0..35..0 new faces on the committee. To at Alexandra Meadows. The Jackson ...... 5 ..0 ..1 8 ..2 W hitehead...... 4..0..19..1 NOVEMBER 1 969 MAGISTER 27 26 entries in annual golf competition

By KEN FORBES

The annual Old Blackbum­ ians’ Association golf competition was held at Blackburn G olf Club on the evening o f Thursday, June 5. There were 26 entries, from the following clubs: Blackburn 12, Wilpshire 10, Whalley 1, Rossendale 1, Rishton 1, Pye- combe 1. There were, surpris­ ingly, no entries from Pleas- ington. The vice-captain o f Blackburn G olf Club, Mr J. B. Campbell, presented the prizes, which consisted o f travel alarm clocks and the trophies. The Judge Walmysley Cup for the best nett score was won by G. H. Readett (1955-60), of Blackburn, with 77-6-71. The runner-up was H. Shorrock (1934-37), o f Blackburn, with 82-10-72. The Sir Gilbert Gerrard Cup The annual dinner of the Old Blackburnians’ Association Football Club was held at the for the best gross score was won clubhouse on Wednesday, May 14. Mr F. Jones (right), president of the Lancashire Amateur by J. Walsh (1935-40), o f Black- League, is pictured admiring the trophy for the annual Seven-a-side competition promoted bum, with 79. by the O ld Blackburnians’ AFC together with (left to right) M r Keith Newton, club chair­ man; Mr Ken Forbes, president; and Mr David Forbes, social secretary. The 1970 Old Blackburnians’ Association golf competition will be played at Blackburn G olf Club Since the last issue of second anniversary dance, which on the evening o f June 4. The CLUB DINNER M a gister in April the club’s as last year was well received by competition will be held there social programme has continued the members and preceded the by kind permission o f the council The Club dinner was held on to flourish with a variety of Old Blacks’ Sevens on the o f Blackburn G olf Club, who May 14 in the clubhouse, when events including dances to both following day. have generously requested their about 45 members and guests pop groups and records, the members to give the Old Black­ attended. All jazz enthusiasts must make former being more suited to the bumians’ competition right of younger element. However, this a note in their diaries for Friday, way. After an excellent meal, the November 14, when another jazz club chairman welcomed the does not mean we would not welcome older old boys to any evening will be held at the club. The competition is confined guests, who included represent­ The band’s identity is not yet to old boys and past and present atives from the School, the function we hold. All will be more than welcome, with their known but you are assured o f an masters o f Queen Elizabeth’s Lancashire Amateur League, and entertaining evening. Grammar School. the Northern Section, and for the guests. first time the press. The chair­ On November 29 we are hold­ Players may start at the first, No events were held during ing a fancy dress dance with a ninth, or fifteenth tees. Competi­ man also introduced Mr W. D. June since all our efforts were Crumblehulme, who has kindly difference. The resultant melee tors are to play off their lowest being concentrated on our biggest donated the Seven-a-side trophy, should prove very amusing. handicap, with a limit o f 20. do to date. This was a barbecue Details from the club. On Dec­ The entrance fee (including green and thanked him for his gener­ and dance on Friday, July 4, ous support o f the club. On ember 19 we shall be at the fee) is 10s per person. which took place in a marquee behalf o f the guests Mr Fred Golden Palms. on the football pitch, and enter­ In the 1969 LOBAGS com­ Bury, second master o f the tainment was provided, again by On Sunday, December 7, the petition, which was played at school and treasurer o f the a pop group, ably supported by Ladies’ Committee o f the club Hillside, Southport, the Old association, replied. an excellent jazz band. The will hold another o f their highly Blackbumians’ team came fifth Following their success o f last evening was a great social successful cocktail parties. All with a return o f 321. Twenty season, Brian Hardcastle, on success and we hope to repeat it old boys are invited to the club, teams from 14 associations com­ behalf of the first team, presented next year. where many familiar faces will peted, and the winners were the Roland Orrel, the team’s trainer, no doubt be seen and an enjoy­ Old Boltonians, with 297. A fortnight later a dance was with a pint tankard in recognition able time is assured. held at the newly-opened Golden In future years the competition o f his services. After the meal, Palms (formerly the Locarno). Over the Christmas period we will be held on the third Wed­ entertainment was provided in For those o f you who have not are holding two festive dances— nesday in May. Anyone who the form o f a comedian inter­ been, it is well worth a visit at one on Boxing night, following wishes to be considered for the mingled with liquid refresh­ our next dance there on Friday, the annual Boxing Day football Old Blackbumians’ team should ments and later some amateur December 19. match, and the second on New notify me at my home: Glen pop singers. Needless to say, Year’s Eve, extending through Heather, 32 Montreal Road, most enjoyable evening. On August 29 we held our the magic hour to 2 a.m. Blackburn; tel. Blackburn 56793. 28 MAGISTER NOVEMBER 1969 TRAINING OFFICER Vice-consul Headmaster FOR AMERICAN in New York of school at COSMETICS FIRM trade office Accrington Mr Bryan Houldsworth (1941- Mr Roy Mayhall (1940-47) 46) has been appointed a vice- became headmaster o f Benjamin Mr Walter Hopgood Sharratt is training officer with Avon consul in the British trade Hargreaves Primary School, Acc­ Cosmetics, Northampton. He spent seven years as a development office in New York rington, in April. He had pre­ schoolmaster, but is now fully settled into industrial life. and will take up his new post viously for five years been head of Heighington Endowed Boys’ Mr Sharratt, who is 32, this month. He has spent the attended Queen Elizabeth’s from last 10 years in Africa. School, near Lincoln. 1948 to 1954. When he left Mr Houldsworth worked as After leaving Queen Eliza­ School he joined the Royal Air a tax officer for a short period beth’s Mr Mayhall attended Force for his national service and after leaving School and then, Loughbrough Training College. after training in radar work in 1947, joined the Board of He started teaching in Scun­ served in Cyprus during the Trade. He spent five years as thorpe and later taught at a EOKA terrorist campaign. commercial officer at the British school in Adlington. High Commission in northern “ Unfortunately I did become He first returned to Blackburn Nigeria and for the past five involved in several shooting in 1956 and taught at St Luke’s years has been with the diploma­ incidents,” he says, “ but I found and St Thomas’s primary schools tic service in Kampala, Uganda. the island a beautiful place and before being appointed head­ would like to go back, now the He is married, with three master at Heighington in 1964. troubles are over.” children, and is the brother of He lives at 822 Whalley New Mr Sharratt completed his Mr Peter Houldsworth (1945-49) Road, Blackburn. service as an NCO, but he was assistant manager of Martins subsequently commissioned in Bank, Dewsbury. the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve and now holds the rank Unopposed o f flying officer. He says : Mr John F. Forbes (1951-61) “ M y work in the RAFVR The president has been elected unopposed consists o f youth activities with M r Gordon J. Birtwistle (1947- as president for 1969-70 o f the Air Training Corps, which is 54) is this year’s president of the Athletic Union at Swansea moving away from military activ­ Blackburn Castle Toastmasters’ University, where he is doing ities but still retains strong links Club. research in civil engineering. with the RAF. We often visit a Mr Sharratt nearby RAF base where the Harrier aircraft is based—the one that won the Transatlantic Air Race recently.” When he left the RAF in Mr Palfrey is 1957 he went to Loughborough THOMAS BRIGGS College on a three-year technical chief guest teachers’ training course organ­ ised by Nottingham University (BLACKBURN) LTD. The annual dinner o f the Old and was awarded a diploma in Blackburnians’ Association will technical education, together with be held at Queen Elizabeth’s two teaching certificates. He then Grammar School on Saturday, entered teaching and eventually December 20. The chief guest became head of the engineering will be Mr W. J. H. Palfrey, department at Moulton Second­ chief constable of Lancashire. ary School, Northampton. PRINTERS The ninth annual Old Black­ He joined Avon Cosmetics in burnians’ service win he held in 1968. The company, which is of BOOKBINDERS Big School at 3 p.m. on Sunday, American origin, has been in November 30. Britain for 10 years. Employing about 1,700 people, it is the STATIONERS largest cosmetics company in the country and has branches all over Leavers’ supper the world. More than 60 people attended Last year Mr Sharratt gained the annual school-leavers’ supper a training officer’s certificate CATALOGUES MAGAZINES BROCHURES POSTERS in Big School on September 18. awarded by Leicester Polytech­ Mr W. E. T. Walsh, chairman nic and he is at present studying ACCOUNT BOOKS LOOSE-LEAF SHEETS STATIONERY of the Old Blackburnians’ Associ­ for a diploma in management ation, presided. studies. He is a member o f the Institute o f Personnel Management and belongs to the London branch of IBM manager the Old Blackburnians’ Associa­ tion. Dr Colin James Bell (1948-56), DUKE STREET • N0RTHGATE • BLACKBURN a former head boy of Queen Mr Sharratt, who is married Elizabeth’s, is now manager of and has two children— Richard, TEL. 55651 IBM United Kingdom Ltd’s aged 6, and Judith, aged 4— lives scientific centre at Greenford, at 5 Chamwood Avenue, Wes- Middlesex. tone, Northampton.

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