THE COTTON IAN NO. 112 AUTUMN 1964

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No. 112

CONTENTS

- No. 112 AUTUMN, 1964

EDITORIAL

THIS issue of THE COTTONIAN completes the record for the scholastic year 1963-4. From now on the Magazine will appear annually ; the next number-covering exactly the present scholastic year-should be published at the beginning of the Michaelmas Term, 1965.

In consultation with the Headmaster and the Manager we decided that this altera- tion was desirable as much for financial and administrative considerations as for reasons of neatness and logicality of presenta- tion. Recently, the 'Autumn' number, cover- ing the period from Easter Sunday to 12th October-a purely arbitrary terminus ad quem, has been appearing in December, while this year's 'Spring' number appeared late in June ; the new arrangement should make it possible for a Magazine covering one school year exactly to appear right a t the beginning of the following year. From the financial standpoint it appears that this will- for the time being, a t least-make the Magazine a viable commercial enterprise once more. Unfortunately, the difference will not be great enough to warrant a reduction in subscription rates.

The Manager reports that 192 subscribers paid for Vol. 52. The deficit on the volume itself was £74 7s. gd., but payment of arrears for previous numbers brings this down to £23 7s. 3d. Advance subscriptions of £40 2s. 3d. mean that there is a balance in hand, but the financial position, thanks in too great a measure to defaulters, is very discouraging.

The last number was sent out just before the postal strike. I t is possible that some copies did not reach their destination, and that subscriptions sent were not received. Receipts have been sent for all monies received. If anyone has not had his sub- scription acknowledged, the Manager will be pleased to know about it.

On the subject of receipts, in future, as a small measure of economy, they will be sent in acknowledgement of payment by cheque, only if the sender specifically asks for one.

* * * A wrist watch was found, last Whit-

Monday, near the swimming pool enclosure. No claimant has appeared. This is the last hope of finding the owner and if the watch is not claimed before the end of 1964, it will be given to the finder.

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OLD BOYS' NOTES

KEITH BEAR (1961) is writing regularly for Gaz~die, the Aberdeen University newspaper, his speciality being dramatic criticism.

* * * Michael Braid (1951), now in his second

year at University College, London, has succeeded in satisfying the examiners in Roman Law.

* * * Thomas Browne (1958) continues his

triumphal examination progress towards becoming a certified Accountant.

* * * Richard Eccles (1924), Chief Invdstigator

Officer in Customs and Excise, was awarded the O.B.E. in the Queen's Birthday Honours.

* * * Somewhat belated congratulations to Peter

Rochford (1957), who married Miss Anne Ricltard on 24th August 1963. In the same month, George Ryan (1955) was married to Miss Margaret Mary Mawdsley. After various hospital appointments since qualify- ing in 1961, George is now a G.P. At one stage he was working with Hugh Devlin (1951) a t Walton Hospital. Hugh has since left to take a surgical registrar's post in London.

* * * David Preston (1959) was working for the

National Assistance Board in London when last heard of, and hoping for a move, but says that it is like moving Top Field to Cauldon Lowe, and takes about as long.

* * * Bernard Thomas (1926) writes cheerfully

after another short spell in hospital. David Rimmer (1958) and Brian Beesley (1947) have also been in hospital, but are both fit and well again. David was delighted to be visited by Father William Ford (1930).

* * * Peter Standring (1953) was married in

June to Miss Diana Berry at the Church of

Our Most Holy Redeemer and St Thomas More, in Chelsea.

* * * Vincent Weston (1962) has been moved

by his firm to the Portsmouth branch and now lives in Hampshire, where the local fish are reported to be in a state of panic.

* * * David Mackay (1960) has passed his

exams as a State Registered Nurse, the first Old Boy, we think, to have attained this distinction.

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John Coleman (1962), Patrick Jordan (1962), James Derbyshire (1958), Keith Digby (1959), Anthony Smith (1960) and George Dunn (1960), are all reported to be either at, or waiting to enter, Teachers' Training Colleges. John very usefully sent information about other Old Boys-Patrick Long (1962), with ambitions towards accountancy, Richard Rawcliffe (1962) a t Battersea Technical College, and Neil Carpenter (1960) in the world of business with Forward and Trust.

* * * Jubilarians since the last Old Boys' notes

are as follows-Golden : Mgr Richard Iles (1907)~ Father William Driscoll (1903), since deceased, R.I.P., and Father Francis Lockett (1907) ; Silver : His Lordship Bishop -David- Cashman (1933)~ Mgr Louis Ashworth (1932)) Canon Augustine Emery (1933)) Fathers Ernest Cook (1932), John Hayes (1g32), Denis Hickling (1932)~ Albert Whyatt (1932)) Peter Cooney (1933), Wilfrid Davenport (1933)~ Thomas Duffy (1933)~ Ivor Kind (1933). Congratulations and ad multos annos.

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We were relieved to hear that Canon Joseph Dunne (1915) was making an excellent recovery from an operation which he had to undergo in September. Father Denis McEvilly (1925) is another who has been under the knife, and emerged successfully.

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The School's gratitude to, and affection for, the Harrison family a t the Star, Hayes Gate and Bank Top, was shown when, a t the Whitsuntide meeting of the Society, Mr Wilfrid Harrison accepted the offer of honorary membership, to one of the biggest acclamations in the Society's history. At the same time, we feel that many Old Boys will grieve to hear of the sudden death, in June, of Wilfrid's elder brother Jack, who, though perhaps not as well known to Cottonians as others of his family have been, nevertheless took a deep interest in the School and its welfare.

OBITUARY FATHER JOSEPH THOMAS O'DONNELL

(1932-38)

'PRAY for me, Father', say people very sick and old. 'Yes', says the priest, and he does, but they soon die as he knows they must, and perhaps they know so too. 'Pray for me', says the priest to the young and alive whose sins he forgives, lest he himself becomes a castaway, not because he thinks he will be dead before next time. Not unless he knows himself what Father O'Donnell knew. He died suddenly in his room last July on Saturday morning. No one came to hear Confessions : he could ask no more for the prayers he needed.

No prayers were ever necessary to bring him to Cotton. He loved the School, which means the people in it, and they him. The news of his death brought all the instant sadness and strange silence of a horrible car accident repeated as everyone heard it. Mle lost a friend-him to pray for now and his mother and brother and his new parish losing its first own father.

If our prayers were too quiet before it was not all our fault. We knew he was poorly but how could his heart be that weak and build house and church and plan a new school with the same cast-iron assurance and energy

that captained his cricket teams not so very long ago ? In his last year a t Cotton he was Captain of Cricket and Rugger and Milner House. Such schoolboy lustre can lose its sparkle in seminary or parish : it is no more than a reflection in the blue-eyed spectacles of superiors. Father O'Donnell never lost his and the real juclges of character in the school, the small boys who dissect their superiors with inhuman precision, knew that he really was shiny all through.

He was ordained for Shrewsbury Diocese and we cannot detail his priestly work from any personal experience. We only met most of his priest friends and his people at his funeral Mass. They all spoke of 'Joe' ; we always called him 'Tom' a t school, but 'good old Joe' or 'good old Tom', i t was the same resilient, kind, and holy priest who never did grow old enough to stop believing that the best way for camels to pass through the needle's eye is two abreast.

SALVETE J. A. Forbes, P. F. Hardy, P. D. Fitz-

gerald, A. P. Donovan, J. A. Gold, J. P. Barry, M. B. Feeny, P. H. Allen, M. Borg, P. 0. Byrne, P. M. Byrne, P. J. Campbell, P. W. Doohan, W. H. Farrington, M. J. Iceay, D. B. McLoughlin, B. P. O'Connor, E . B. Priestley, J. J. Twomey, D. A. Wilson, Wl. McEvoy, R. Scanlon, N. J. Saunders, D. G. O'Riordan, M. J. Poole, B. C. Wilde, M. P. Walsh, T. M. Kinsella, D. Jeffries, J. Jeffries, R. J. Halley.

VALETE BOWDON HOUSE

M. J. MCGHEE (1960-64).-Captain of Bowdon 1963-4. GCE 0-Level 1962, A-Level 1963 and 1964. School Religious Certificate 1962, Higher 1963. Cross-Country and Athletics Teams 1963 and 1964.

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I. J. TOD (1958-1963, December).-GCE CHALLONER HOUSE 0-Level 1961, A-Level 1963. School Religious K. S. MIDDLETON (1960-64) .-House Certificate 1961, Higher 1962 and 1963. Captain 1963-64. GCE 0-Level 1962, Captain of Rugby 1962 and 1963. Cricket A-Level 1964. School Religious Certificate XI 1962 and 1963. 1963. Rugby XV 1962-64. Colours 1963.

P. P. CASTILLE (1957-64.-GCE 0-Level Athletics Team 1963-64. Plays : Coriolanus, 1962, A-Level 1963 and 1964. School Religious Twelfth Night, AIacbeth, King Lear, Thiril Certificate 1962, Higher 1963. Cross-Country Time Lucky. Team 1964. , R. A. DUFFY (1g59-64).-Public Man

B. A. GLYNN (1957-64).-GCE 0-Level 1963-64. Prefect of St Thomas' 1962-63. 1962. School Religious Certificate 1962, GCE 0-Level 1962, A-Level 1964. Higher 1963. Athletics Team 1963. School Religious Certificate 1962, 1963.

F. SHIPMAN - (1957-64).-School Prefect Rugby XV 1961-64, Colours 1963, Vice- 1963-64. GCE 0-Level 1962 and 1963. -captain1963-64. Cricket XI 1962-64, Colours =

School Religious Certificate 1962. Athletics 1963, Vice-Captain 1963-64. Athletics Team and Cross-Country Teams 1962-64, Colours 1961-64, Colours 1963, Vice-Captain 1963-64. 1962. Rugby XV 1962-63, Colours 1963. Hockey XI 1962-64.

J. APPLETON (1959-64).GCE 0-Level 1962, D. DEVILLE (1957-64) .-GCE 0-Level . A-Level 1964. School Religious Certificate 1962, A-Level 1964. School Religious 1962, Higher 1963. Rugby XV 1963-64, Certificate 1963. House Colours. Rugby XV Colours. Cricket XI 1962-64. 1962-64. Colours 1963. Athletics Team

J. HAYWARD (1960-64).--GCE 0-Level 1962, 1962-64, Colours 1964. Plays : Julius Casar, A-Level 1964. School Religious Certificate Hamlet, Coriolanus, Twelfth Night, Adacbeth, 1962, Higher 1963. Cricket XI 1963 and 64. King Lear, Dry Rot, Third Time Lucky, Captain of Hockey 1964. Rugby XV 196244. The Fourth Wall, Your Brother George, A

P. KENNY (1959-64) .-GCE 0-Level and Ticklish Business. School Religious Certificate 1963. Cricket XI C. J. DAY (1957-64).-GCE 0-Level 1962, 1964. Rugby XV 1963-64. A-Level 1964. School Religious Certificate

M. NEALE (1959-64).-GCE 0-Level and 1962 and 1963. House Colours. Hockey XI School Religious Certificate 1963. 1964. Captain of Tennis 1964.

M. J. CUDAHY 11958-64) .-GCE 0-Level P. I~ILGARRIFF (1957-64).-GCE 0-Level .

and School Religious Certificate 1963. Rugby 1962, A-Level 1964. School Religious -

XV 1963. Certificate 1962 and 1963. House Colours. 1;. TRINHAM (1960-64).-GCE 0-Level P. O'REILLY (1957-64).-GCE 0-Level

1964. Athletics and Cross-Country Teams 1962, A-Level 1964. School Religious - 1963 and 1964. Certificate 1962 and 1963. House Colours

C. J. DOYLE (1959-64).-GCE 0-Level Cross-Country Team 1963-64. and School Religious Certificate 1963. A. STATHAM (1957-64) .-GCE 0-Level

P. E. GEOGHEGAN (1959-64).-GCE 0 - 1962. School Religious Certificate 1962. Level 1963 and 1964. School Religious Rugby XV 1963-64. Cross-Country Team Certificate 1963. Plays : Coriolanus, Tweljtlz 1963-64. House Colours. Night, Third Time Lucky, Macbeth, King Lear. M . FINNERAN (1958-64).-GCE 0-Level

P. P. DORNAN (1960-64). 1963. School Religious Certificate 1963. Cross- D. J. BYATT (1962-64). Country Team 1964. Athletics Team 1964. A. J. SHAW (1962-64). M. THORPE (1959-64).-School lieligious J. F. CURLEY (1963-64). Certificate 1964.

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B. MCGEOWN (1960-64). PUBLIC EXAMINATIONS J. TOOTH (1960-63 December). J . STEVENSON (1961-63 December). RESULTS

OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE SCHOOLS MILNER HOUSE EXAMINATION BOARD - JULY 1964

j. GUILFOYLE (1957-64).-GCE 0-Level 1962, A-Level 1964. School Religious Certi- ADVANCED LEVEL ficate 1962, Higher 1963.

V. ROUND ( I ~ ~ S - ~ ~ ) . - G C E 0-Level 1962, A-Level 1964. School Religious Certificate 1962, Higher 1963. Plays : The Happiest Days of Your Life, Hamlet, Tlzc Chiltern Hztndreds, Coriolautus, Twelfth Ariglzt, Mncbeth, M y Three A~zgels, Icing Leal.

N. J . TASICER (1959-64).--GCE 0-Levcl 1962. School Religious Certificate 1962. Rugby XV 1962-64, Colours 1963. Cricket XI 1961-64, Colours 1962, Captain 1964

J . BOUCHER (1957-63 December).-School 13eligious Certificate 1962. GCE 0-Level 1963. Rugby XV 1962-64.

B. HALL (1958-63 December).-GCE O- Level and School Religious Certificate 1963 Plays : Chiltern Htl7zdreds, Witlzozit the Prince, M y Three Angels.

M. FULLER (1g59-64).-GCE 0-Level and School Religious Certificate 1964. Athletics Team 1963964, Colours. I(. J. MARTIN (195S-64).-Prefect of St

P . Ihomas's 1963-64. GCE 0-Level 196:3, A-Level 1964. School Religious Certificate 1963. Rugby XV 1963-64. Cricltet XI 1964. Plays : The Chiltern Hzrndreds, A4acbetk, M y Three Angels, King Lear.

P. HARWOOD (I~~S-G~).-GCE 0-Level and School Religious Certificate 1963.

R. FALLOWELL (1959-64).-GCE 0-Level

1964. N. MAXWELL (1960-63 December). P. D. SERVICE (1960-64). S. MCGOURTY (1960-64). A. D'ALTON (1962-64). J. W. SPROSTON (1961-64). A. SHERRATT (1963-64). N. MARRON (January- July 1964)'

(Grades are from A to E and 0 is a Pass al:

Ordinary Level)

J. A ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ o s . - E n g l i s h (E), History (0). R. F. B ~ u ~ ~ ~ . - - L a t i l l of Modern Studies

(A), English (E), History (C), General Paper (A).

C. J . DAY.-Latin of Modern Studies (C), English (B i) , History (A), General Paper (A).

D. J. DE V r ~ ~ ~ . - E r e n c h (O), English (0 ) , History (E), General Paper (B). R. A. GLYNN.--English (0). P. F. K11.~.4~~1r;r;.-Latin of Modern

Studies ( 0 ) , English (0 ) , History (0). M. J. McGHEE.--L~~~Iz of Modern Stud~es

(E), German (0), English (A i), General Paper (A).

K. J. M~RT~s.-English (C), History (E), General Paper (E). I(. S. M ~ ~ ~ ~ L E T o s . - ~ ~ r e n c h (O), English

(E) , History (D) , General Paper (E) . M. A. N ~ ~ ~ ~ . - F r e n c l l (0). I?. V. R l ~ ~ I z ~ . - - L a t i n of Modern Studies

(0) , English (0) , General Paper (E). V. F. ROUND.-Latin of Modern Studies

(D), English (C ii), History (E), General Paper (B).

G. J. S H E R I D A N . - L ; ~ ~ ~ ~ of Modern Studies

(0). B. H . S ~ ~ c ~ E ~ o s . - - L a t i n of Modern

Studies (C) , English (0) , History (E) , General Paper (E). N. J. TASKER.--French (0) . P. P. CASTILLE.-~M~~~S for Science (0 ) ,

Physics (B), Chemistry (A), Biology (B i ~ ) , General Paper (B).

R. A. D u ~ ~ y . - - P h y s i c s (O), Chemistry (0) , Biology (E) .

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J. J. GUILFOYLE.-M~~~S for Science (O), Physics (D), Chemistry (0).

P. J. LLOYD .-Biology '(0). P. W. MANGAN.--P~~S~CS (E), Chemistry

(0) , Biology (0). S. R. M I D D L E T O N . - B ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ (D), General

Mathematics (0). D. P. ~'REILLY.-Maths for Science

(E), Physics (D), General Paper (E). J. B. SCOTT.-Physics (O), Chemistry

(0) , Biology (E).

R. F. Brumby I<. S. Middleton P. P. Castille S. R. Middleton C. J. Day P. V. Ridley P. J. Lloyd G. J. Sheridan M. J. McGhee B. H. Singleton

C. J. DOYLE.-British Constitution, Economic Structure, General Maths.

B. T I N N E Y . - H ~ S ~ O ~ ~ . G. C. B L A K E M O R E . - E ~ ~ ~ ~ S ~ Language,

History, French, Chemistry. R. J. cA~~ER.--English Language, English

Literature, History, French, Additional Maths, Physics, Chemistry.

J. ~ ~ ~ o N R ~ . - - ~ n ~ l i s h Language, English Literature, History, General Classics, Ele- mentary Maths.

G. DO\YNES.-Physics, Chemistry. P. J. DRURY.-English Language, English

Literature, History, Latin, French. D. A. FINN.-English Language, English

Literature, History, Latin, French, Chemistry. D. P. FL~~~.--English Language, English

Literature, History, Geography. J. GILL.-P~YS~CS, Chemistry. J. C. K~~~~. - -His tory . P. J. I<ING.-English Language, English

1-iterature, History, Geography, General Classics.

R. W. LAW.-English Language, Geo-

graphy. F. LOWE.-English Language, English

Literature, History. R. M ~ c D o ~ ~ ~ ~ . - - E n g l i s h Language,

Geography, General Science. P. D. McGu~~~.--English Language,

Latin, French, Additional Maths, Physics, Chemistry.

P. A. N A U G H T O N . - E ~ ~ ~ ~ S ~ Language, English Literature, History, Latin, French, Elementary Maths.

K. W ~ ~ s ~ . - E n g l i s h Language, English Literatufk, History,Latin, French, GeFFan, Additional Maths, Physics, Chemistry.

J. R. ~ i ~ ~ ~ z ~ ~ ~ z ~ . - E n g l i ~ h Language, English Literature, General Classics, Ele- mentary Maths, Physics, Chemistry.

N. H. B R I G D E N . - - E ~ ~ ~ ~ s ~ Language, Ele- mentary Maths.

R. E. F A L L O W E L L . - E ~ ~ ~ ~ S ~ Language, English Literature.

M. A. F u ~ ~ ~ ~ . - - E n g l i s h Literature, Geo- graphy.

P. C. G ~ ~ ~ ~ . - - E n g l i s h Literature, Art. C. V. Gu~~~N.-English Literature,

History, Geography. M. H ~ c ~ ~ ~ . - - E n g l i s h Language, History,

Geography. F. J. T ~ I ~ ~ ~ ~ . - - E l e m e n t a r y Maths. S. T. TWOI~EY.-Geography.

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SCHOOL CHWONI[CILE - --

TRINITY TERM

April ~1st.-C.B. The majority were present at supper. The members of Little Dorm found themselves in newly-decorated quarters. So did Mr Owen.

April ~2nd.-The appointment of N. Tasker as Captain and R. Duffy as Vice- Captain of Cricket was announced at break- fast. The captain wielded his lash to good purpose after lunch though the practice was confined to Top Bounds.

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April ~3rd.-St George's Feast Day and the Four Hundredth Anniversary of the birth of William Shakespeare.

April 24th.-Mr Owen and three senior boys left a t an early hour for an athletics meeting in London. C. Day was robed with the mantle of Tennis Captain and told to work out the tennis sets as soon as possible.

April 2gtJz.-In the face of continual rain, Fr Kenriy resorted to extreme measures this afternoon. Apparently fifty boys played one game of soccer on the third's pitch.

April 26th.-Fr Owen, away on a Science course, needed two deputies a t today's church services. The sun shone brightly and athletes and cricketers turned out in force. Fr Manion, aided by yards of string, two 50 lb weights, a piece of chalk and Day, marked the tennis courts on Lower Bounds. The painters had difficulty in keeping up with his rapid progress. After supper Norman Wisdom On the Beach provided two hilarious hours of entertainment-thanks to the Bursar who sped to Alton to borrow a bulb for the cinematograph.

April 27th.-Mr Brennan and his piano broadcast this afternoon on all Home wave lengths.

May 1st.-May came in with April's showery weather. Compulsory night-study for the Sixth and Fifth Forms would also have entered if Benediction had not been late. This was because a cricket film on bowling was shown. Mr R. Lesley-Jones accompanied the film with a short talk.

May 2nd.-Top Bounds after supper presents its accustomed summer air of chaos. Hot rice, athletics, cricket and soccer all have their devotees. The mortality rate is still surprisingly low.

May 3rd.-Back of Beyond, a geographical film about Australia, was shown after tea. The uncertain state of the weather ensured an indoor rosary.

May 4th.-Fr Sankey made his debut at

the Rogation procession and earned us five whole minutes off the first class.

May 5th.-The 1st XI ground staff at last were able to begin their activities on the square. The Bursar sat on the roller for a good part of the day and practised rolling. Elsewhere a number of the staff put in some crafty practice for their biennial match with the Under 15. Even Mr Warner was observed to turn his arm.

May 7th.-Ascension Day. The weather held for the choir outing though beforehand Fr Owen was a bit dubious about the pros- pects as he had forgotten to ask the Carmelite Sisters to pray for a good day. We know now whom to credit with his annual miracle. Frs Manion and Piercy took their craft for its official test-needless to say, it passed with flying colours. Messrs Lloyd and Singleton taught their betters that it is youth that counts when serious golf is in question. Fr Owen and his biretta made one of their rare appearances on the sanctuary for tonight's Benediction.

May 9th.-Frs Armishaw and Grady went to Leicester to attend the ordination of Fr John de Ville.

May 10th.-Fr Grady invaded his bath- room with some bright orange and blue paint. This was but the first stage in .his ambitious scheme of the redecoration of his suite.

May 11th.-Runs in the summer Term ? The Prefect's popularity soared ! Fr A. J. Emery was our guest for the night.

May 12th.-Mr Roberts caused a sensation by smiling during the school photograph, taken in record time after lunch. Frs Sankey and Stewart braved the elements and went swimming in the pool today. Apparently this spurt of activity was prompted by motives more mercenary than honourable.

May 13th.-Fr Sankey distinguished him- self again this morning by setting the Chemistry laboratory on fire.

May 14th.-The athletic teams went to Ratcliffe and did well.

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May 16tlc.-Glorious weather heralded the first cricket fixture-with the Old Boys. At supper Athletics Colours were awarded to D. de Ville, M. Fuller and G. Downes.

May 17th.-Whit Sunday. Fr John de Ville celebrated the Community Mass. His parents and brothers were present. The weather continued to be magnificent and the Old Boys, anxious to revert last year's result, took advantage of the sunshine and defeated the Present by 7 wickets. An excellent dinner with the Old Boys' cricket team was a suitable preparation for the

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starry night a i r ' s -~ t i~u la t ing tonics-- Afay 18th.-Whit Monday and the Annual

Meeting of the St \Vilfridls and Parkers' Society. The President, the Rev. Dr L. W. Jones, sang High Mass, assisted by Canon R. H. Nicholson and Fr C. Howell, S.J.

Later, Dr Jones presided at the annual meeting a t which great pleasure was caused by the election of lLIr Wilfrid Harrison as an Honorary Old Cottonian.

After an excellent lunch, Dr Jones, in a reminiscent mood, proposed the health of the Headmaster and School. Mgr Doran, thanking him, said he was glad to see that brevity was still the soul of yit ! After welcoming tlie guests, the Headmaster spolce of the sorrow caused by the deaths of Mr Chris Withers, Bishop Bright and lfgr .- . - ....- -

Bernaid Bell. He paia tribute to those who had helped to make the Bicentenary Cele- brations successful. The Bicentenary Fund

- which-an10unted-t0-~6;63Sgs:od:;hadbeen --

spent in a major clean-up of the chapel. He hoped to have the new benches installed soon. He was glad to announce that S t Thomas's was now paid for. It had taken thirty-two years but he was most grateful to the Cottonian Association and in par- ticular to the enthusiastic work of Mr Roberts. Unfortunately, he would need more help with the new block, soon to be built, whicli n-auld enable him to take the iiumbcr of pupils UP to 250, as well as providing

new science laboratories, more teaching and recreation space. He begged for the continued support of the Old Boys. Rfr L. 11'. Warner, recalling his long association with Dr Jones, paid tribute to his companionship on the staff with a number of well-chosen anecdotes. Dr Jones, thanking Mr Warner, was grateful that he had been let off so lightly.

May 19th.-Mr Roberts escorted a bus load to Grove Park. Frs Stewart, Kenny and Pargeter presided a t the Carniva.1 Sports. Four Sixth Formers went off on a marathon

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walk to the Manifold Valley and survived = - ~= ~ =-

to tell t hetale_-- May 20th.-The 'Monday morning' feeling

was very much to the fore as classes were resumed this morning. The 1st XI drew their match a t Macclesfield. N. Tasker scored 67 not out.

Ma31 23nE.-French cricket attracts all sorts these days.

May 25th.-Study from 2.30 until 4 o'clock enabled a large supporters' club to cheer tlie victorious 1st and Under 16 athletic teams in their evening match with Newcastle High School.

illay 26tl~.-Fr Gavin returned froin a trip to Germany organised by the Royal Air lTorce, seriously contemplating a change of occupation.

May ~7tlz.-A - - .~ -. grey . squirrel ~ - . -. - discovered - - - .- - .~ . - -

that the creeper on the tower wall was not sufficiently thick to protect him from F r Armishaw's deadly aim.

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and a tennis team went to Oscott after this morning's ceremonies. Only the lack of time prevented the 1st from clinching a victory. At home the Under 15 XI defeated St Philip's, with A. Tasker earning what is t o be hoped is but his first 'bacon and egg' with 54 not out.

May 30th.-Mount S t Mary's cancelled their fixture with the 1st X I because of measles. The athletes raced to Aldersley Stadium for tlie Staffordshire Championship Meeting.

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May 31st.-A free afternoon, a Sunday rarity, was granted because of prolonged rain. af ter tea the Newcastle String Orchestra gave a concert in the hall. The Parish held their Corpus Christi procession at 6.30 so there was no evening service for the boys. Fr Gavin and Mr Owen attended a series of talks a t Moseley on the new liuiby Laws.

Jzrne 3vd.-A welcome break in the I-eccnt cold, windy and wet weather allowed the 1st XI to defeat Burton G.S. by 7 wickets. The local Derby sweepstalie was won by I<. Walsh. The organisers retired to count their illicit gains.

Jzme 4th-At lunch were Mgr Foster and Dr Charles Hann, ex-principal of Lichfield Theological College and now a priest in the Diocese of Plymouth.

June 5th.-The Feast of the Sacred Heart and a holiday. Mr Hodgetts conducted an expedition to Harvington Hall and Moseley Old Hall, near \Yolverhampton. From all accounts an exceptionally enjoyable day was had by the priest-hole hunters-if not by their guides. The Sixth Form took tea privileges.

June 6th.- The Midland Schools' Championships a t Brierley Hill attracted six Cotton entrants. De Ville won the Long Jump and R. Duffy the Shot. F r Sankey, trying a new tactic, left a gas tap on in the Chemistry laboratory and then departed for the week-end.

Jzcne 7tJl.-iVIr Hickin's XI arrived for their annual cricket fixture but were pre- vented from playing because of adverse ground conditions. The church was filled to capacity for the evening service.

Jzuze 9th.-An unusual examination of conscience was held after lunch for the members of St M'ilfrid's. Cars departed to neighbouring towns looking for a vanishing curley. Fr Stewart later ran it to ground on . the stage. We heard with regret of the sudden death of Declan Murphy-O'Connor's father.

June 10th.-Mgr M. Kelleher, the new President of St Edmund's, Ware, was our guest a t lunch. The 1st X I gained another moral victory a t Adam's G.S.

June 11th.-Benediction-without char- coal.

June 13th.-The and X I gained an easy victory over a team from the Sacred Heart parish at Coventry.

Jzrne 15th.-Dom Aldhelm Dean, o.s.B., was our guest for the day. After lunch many of the boys were subjected to a T.J3. skin test. M. Flatley gave a repeat per- formance of his 'finger-stuck-in-desk' routinc. Mr Owen again took the stage as principal extricator and Mr Hodgetts supplied the applause. The Prefect made sure he had an appreciative audience before he arrived a t the notice board in dramatic fashion : a combination of stone stairs and slippery shoes ! Still his landing was well- nigh perfect.

June 16th -A holiday (transferred from St George). Some of the Big Six took their all-day 'tea' privilege. The Prefect was glad of an opportunity to run off some heats for the sports.

June 17th.-The 1st and Under 15 XIS lost a t home, the 2nd and Under 14 XIS lost away, to Newcastle High School

Jzrne 20th.-R. Duffy's enthusiasm recog- nised no bounds when he practised putting the shot this afternoon-fortunately the onlookers managed to get out of the way and the railings were not too badly bent. A. Sherratt was called upor1 to act the little Dutch boy this evening during Silent Hour- he checked a burst in the pipe until someone took pity on him and turned off the water suppl~'

June ~1st.-The 1st XI'S match with M'olverhampton C.C. was cancelled because of bad weather. After lunch James Mason and ICirk Douglas in Twenty Tlzousand Leagues Under the Sea provided excellent entertainment. Some energetic tintinnabula-

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tion caused two large cracks to appear in the bell.

June ~2nd.-The Advanced Practical Physics paper heralded the return of Public Examinations. The 880 Yards heats were run this afternoon-some of the elders appeared not to enjoy themselves. A. Barbet successfully finished off his assault upon the bell. As a result, the ship's bell, donated some years ago by Mr de Ville, has been attached to the wall near the top of the cloisters. Everyone appears satisfied- except possibly the staff, whose television set cannot possibly hope to compete with the noise, and the bellringer who has to trip upstairs to get the Top Dorm bell everytime a warning bell is required.

June 24th.-Speech Day and a holiday. The usual cleaning-up operations took place in the morning. The Guest of Honour, Lord Stafford, joined the staff for lunch. The Headmaster, having led the staff into the hall promptly at 3 o'clock, asked Fr Gavin to give the Report of Studies, Fr Gavin began by mentioning the success of I. J. Tod, accepted by Fitzwilliam House, Cambridge; C. J. Wilmot, studying at University College, London; and C. J. Williams, accepted for Trinity College, Dublin. One third of the Sixth Form last year passed in at least two A-Level papers- this was a good average for independent schools throughout the country. The O- Level results - were - good-the average number of subjects per boy was five. Fr Gavin admitted to a study of statistics. Since 1951, fifty-two boys have entered the universities ; between 1951 and 1959, twenty-seven Old Boys were ordained. Seventy-nine boys have passed at A-Level in two or more subjects since 1951 ; 355 boys have gained a total of 1,831 0-Level subjects, an average of over five per boy. He welcomed the addition of Fr Sankey to the Science depart- ment and spoke of a General Science course next year for boys in IVA studying Greek.

Because a pass in the Use of English examina- tion would soon be a necessary qualification for entrance into a university, next year the Science Sixth would have at least two English classes per week. The Higher Religious Certificate results for 1963 were good but it has been decided to abandon . that syllabus for a new one prepared by Fr L. Hanlon, Principal of Christ's College, Liverpool. Fr Gavin expressed his gratitude to Mr and Mrs West for presenting a History prize in memory of their son, Richard, and to Mr John Byatt for presenting two- Elocution prizes.

Mgr Doran began his speech by welcoming all the guests, especially Lord Stafford, the most prominent Catholic member of the county. He thanked Fr Gavin for his report, which, together with the examination results, showed an enthusiasm on the part of the staff and a large number of boys. He de- fended the present generation which, he said, was frequently criticised without cause. Having spoken of the life of the School as typified by the games, choir, Workers' Union, societies and the play, Mgr Dora11 said he was happy about the future. He hoped that the new benches in church would soon be installed and that there would be a fairly immediate start to a new building of some size which would enable him to, accommodate 250 students. Mgr Doran spoke of the loss the college had suffered in the sudden death of Bishop Bright and then thanked all for their efforts i n thep successful running of the School.

Prizes were then distributed by the Right Hon. Lord Stafford. Afterwards, Lord Stafford expressed his gratitude a t being invited to Cotton, the oldest Catholic school in England. He spoke with approval of the educational system here which trains church students and lay boys together, in- dicating the good effects such a system would have for the future of the diocese. He told his audience that the laity are in the front

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line in the Church today and urged the lay- boys to learn now how to accept their future responsibilities. He pointed out that priests will have to learn to trust the laity more and to make use of their professional services especially in matters of finance. Lord Stafford gave some practical advice to the boys and their parents, then asked for and was granted the customary holiday.

Tea was served on the lawn in brilliant sunshine, then all moved to the sports field for the first part of the House Sports Competition.

PRIZE LIST

SIXTH FORM English . . . . M. J. MCGHEE History ..... . . . . V. ROUND Latin ..... . . . C. J. DAY French . . . K. S. MIDDLETON German . . .

Mathematics . Physics . .

Chemistry . . .

Biology . . . . Doctrine

FIFTH FORM A Form Prize ..... K. M. WALSH English . . ..... P. J. DRURY

. . . History . . . D. A. FINK Latin . . . ... D. A. FINN French . . P. D. MCGUIRE German . . .. P. D. MCGUIRE Physics .... . . . K. M. WALSH

. . . Chemistry . . . I<. M. WALSH Mathematics . . . R. J. CARTER Doctrine . . . . K. M. WALSH

~'IFTH ~ ;ORM B Form Prize .... N. H. BRIGDEN English . . . ..... M. A. FULLER

History ..... ..... N. H. BRIGDEN Geography ..... ..... C. GUINAN General Classics . . . P. J. KING French ..... ..... M. J. HICKEY General Science ..... R. MACDONALD Mathematics ..... N. H. BRIGDEN

..... Doctrine ..... C. GUINAN

FOURTH FORM A Form Prize ..... F. J. HAYES English ..... ..... S. CONVEY History .... ..... A. J. ALLEN Greek . . ..... F. J. HAYES Latin ..... ..... F. J. HAYES French ..... ..... L. K. SHELDON German .... . . . . L. K. SHELDON Physics ..... ..... P. J. WATSON Chemistry ..... ..... J .T .DuFFY Mathematics ..... J. T. DUFFY

. . . Doctrine ..... P. F. GAFFNEY

Form Prize English History Geography Latin French ..... .... J. LONG General Science . . . C. W. WARREN Mathematics ..... A. F. MULHERN

..... . . . . . ' Doctrine P. P. DORNAN

THIRD FORM A lTorm Prize ..... B. YATES

..... English .... J. M. WALSH

. . . . History .... B. YATES Latin ..... ..... G. P. MURRAY

..... French ..... G. P. MURRAY . . . German ..... P. GIBBONS

..... Greek ..... G. P. MURRAY Physics & Chemistry ..... B. YATES

..... Mathematics N. WILLIAMS Doctrine ..... .... B. YATES

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. . . . Form Prize C. S. GRANT English ... . . . W. G. BURKE History . . . . . . . W. G. BURKE Geography .. . . . P. J. MERCER Latin . . . . . . . W. G. BURKE

.... French . . . . P. J. BYRNE General Science . . . . A. P. JAMES

Mathematics ..... M. J .Hossox .... Doctrine ..... P. J. MERCER,

Form Prize English ...

History . . .

..... Geography Latin . . . .

French .....

German .....

Mathematics Doctrine ....

ERIC PARTRIDGE ENGLISH ESSAY PRIZE I. B. H. SINGLETON ; 2. (Equal) R. A. DUFFY,

M. J. MCGHEE, B. A. GLYNN

CRONIN LATIN PRIZE D. A. ~ T I N N , I;. J. HAYES

IIVIPROVEBIENT PRIZES (Presented by ,J. Lenton, Esq., K.s.G., J.P.)

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HISTORY ESSAY PRIZE (Presented by Rev. J. Rowland)

J. M. \$'.~LSH

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CHRISTIAN CITIZENSHIP PRIZES (Piesented by the late Rev. F. stanbridge)

C. E. GREWCOCK. M. M. RICHARDSON

SECOND FORM B O'DOIYD DRAMA PRIZE

Form Prize P. J. WOOD 17. ~ X O U N D English P. J. WOOD History D. W. SULLIVAN NEILSON VIOLIX MEMORIAL PRIZP: Geography P. B. COYNE M J. A'~CCORMICI< Latin B. CLANCY . --

French J. CARROLL .JOHN BYATT E L O C U ~ I O N PRIZE Mathematics P. J. WOOD Ii. F. WOOKEY, J . T. QUIRKE D~ct r ine - B. CLANCY -

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Form Prize ..... M. J. ROGERS English . . .... M. HILLS History . . . . . T. C. S~IITH Geography . . . . . . M. J. ROGERS Latin R. A. BROWNE ITrench .... R. A. BROWNE Mathematics ... M. J. ROGERS Doctrine ..... .... R. A. BROWNE

Jufze 25th.-Community Mass was said by Fr Paul Devaney, an Old Boy, recently ordained in Lisbon.

June 26th.-Professor Broolte paid his annual visit to examine orally in French and German.

June 27th.-Once more the 1st XI came near to defeating thcir opponents-this time a t liatcliffc.

June 28tlz.-The first leg of the Housc cricket championship resulted in the defeat

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of a strong Challoner team by Milner. As usual the experts failed and the surprises came off.

June 29th.-SS. Peter and Pfiul. High Mass was at 9.30, then classes for the remainder of the day. Frs illanion and Owen celebrated the zrst anniversary of their ordination to the priesthood. A team from Crosby Hall, having amassed a grand total of 29 runs, then dismissed the Under 13 X I for a mere 21. Solemn Benediction a t 9, then Night Study.

Jz~lze 30th.-A holiday, transferred from yesterday, to enable some of the staff to go to Birmingham to attend the Silver Jubilee celebrations of seven priests of thc archdiocese. At home the Prefect held thc mile and discus heats. After lunch Bowdon scored 98 runs in the final of the Housc cricket. In spite of j 2 runs scored by N. Tasker, Milner failed by 20 runs to win the match. This was one of the best House cricket matches for some time. A smooth looking Triumph Herald, gun metal in colour, arrived today.

July 1st.-The Staffordshire Gentlemen, came for lunch and cricket. A sterling 47 not out by Rlr Owen and 41 not out by K. Tasker gave the School an easy victory by 6 wickets. F r Dennison took the Aeronautics' Club on a flying spree which ended somc- what summarily when the wings fell off.

July 4th.-An Oscotian XI were defeated by 8 wickets. Four junior athletes went to the Midland championships a t Perry Barr.

July 5th.-The sun disappeared for the match with Mr Danson's XI which the visitors won easily.

July Gt1z.-The Staff's match with the Under 15 X I took place on the lower field in perfect weather conditions. Contrary to tradition the Staff were put in to bat first. In spite of very fine bowling by Moran, thcy managed to run up a total of gG for g wickets. 17r Dennison demonstrated the same skill he showed two years ago and withstood the

onslaught whilst the professionals fell by the wayside. The later batting was dour and determined enlivened by a smart 14 not out from Fr Owen in a mere six balls. The Under 15's innings was marked by some strange bowling, illustrating accurately the. principle that it is the bad ball that gets wickets. So A. Tasker was caught brilliantly on the boundary by Mr Owen off a short ball on the leg side from Fr Pargeter. F r Anwyl took a fine catch from Fr Egan's underhand grub that ran up Barry's bat. Having bowled three wides, F r Stewart gradually got nearer and nearer the stumps, eventually bowling Dornan. lTr Ryall, in his usual rOle of wicket-keeper, took a magnificent left-handed catch to dismiss Scott. Mr Hodgett's highland fling so startled Allen that he forgot to stop the ball hitting his \viclic'cs. Only D. McGough looked a true professional. However, in spite of shrewd advice from F r Gavin the collapse of the batting was complete ; the side was dis- missed for a mere 55 without any need for 'the fattest bowler Cotton has ever produced' to bowl a ball. Mr Roberts umpired wittily and well.

July 9th.-Community Mass was offered for hlrs C. Danson, lately dead. 17r Icenny and Mr Owen represented the School at the funeral.

July 11th.-School end-of-term cxamina- tions began after break. The House Sports were continued after lunch. Whilst M. Fuller was establishing a new High Jump record for Upper School, on Top Bounds, 13. Duffy was doing the same with tho Discus on the cricket field.

July 12th.-The 1st X I had a convincing win over the Greenflies in the last cricket match of the term. A team from Form 1 went to Alton for a match with St John's.

July 13tlz.-Beautiful \veatl~er greeted the third part of the. House Sports. The high- lights of the afternoon were undoubtedly two extremely exciting relay races, both

I4 THE COTTONIAN 1 won by Challoner with only inches to spare. Moran took the Middle School High Jump record to 5 ft 3 ins.

July 14th.-A large number of the Staff attended the Silver Jubilee celebrations of a former colleague, Fr Peter Cooney. The final events of the Sports were held after lunch. Bowdon won the contest with 2294 points. Challoner scored 2124 and Milner 187. After supper Fr Stonier addressed all the church students.

July 15th.-Lower School swimming sports after lunch gave Milner a lead. Elsewhere 12. Duffy was winning the Upper School tennis tournament. An inconvenient plague upset the equilibrium of many boys.

July 16th.-School examinations were rounded off before lunch. The afternoon was spent in packing and clearing up the place. The House tennis competition, played before and after tea, was won by Challoner. The Big Six were entertained to their traditional dinner by the Headmaster and Prefect. Other people left their celebrations till much later on.

July 17th.-The plague was still on the rampage today. The morning was filled in for some by a Public Examination-as was the early afternoon ! Reading of the Marks took place a t 3.30, and was followed immediately by Benediction. The exodus followed in quick time.

July 18th.-Early Mass was greeted with unusual manifestations - - of joy. The silence was supreme by lunch time.

CRICKET 1964 Played 11. Won 4. Lost 3. Drawn 4.

The XI enjoyed only a modestly successful season. I t is true that of the four drawn matches three were decidedly in their favour, but it is also true that the team as a whole did not deserve to win them.

The reason for the mediocre results was the inconsistent and in fact poor batting. Only N. Tasker batted well throughout the season, scoring almost as many runs as the next best three batsmen made between them. His innings of 67 not out against King's School, Macclesfield, was one of rare quality ; it reminded me of Jim Quinn's innings against Ratcliffe in 1957, Gill had three good innings but his lazy and careless approach to his innings limited the enjoy- ment of a hateful despatch of the bad ball

which-he show~d against_Adam_'s Grammar School. Appleton and Hayward also useful innings but they were not so good as they had promised last season. In the four innings which he played A. Tasker had the hall-mark of good batsmanship ; he seemed to have all the time in the world to play his shots. I hope this promise of many runs is realised in the next few seasons at least.

The out cricket in general was good. King's School and Mr Danson's XI made high scores but not at a disheartening speed. The opening bowlers, Duffy and Scott, were economical but not always dangerous. Duffy was fast, sometimes very fast, but a t the beginning of the season on soft wickets he had little success. When the wickets were firmer he was dangerous, against Oscott he had a hat-trick in the first over and-.pro- duced his best figures, but his best bowling was in the next match against Mr Danson's team, when he took four of the five wickets

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to fall. Scott was only medium pace ; on a soft wicket he made the ball move in, but he was too wayward sometimes for the movement off the wicket to cause the bats- man much trouble. N. Tasker could bowl either off or leg-breaks ; his best performance was against Burton Grammar School when he bowled leg-breaks. The only other regular bowler was Gill ; usually he was accurate and had several good spells. In the field the XI was safe and looked well drilled, while Naughton as wicket-keeper was very good.

CRICKET XI, 1964

A. Tasker, G. C. Blakemore, I<.. J. Martin, P. C. Icenny, J. B. Scott, J. K. Gill, T Annlotnn R A nnffv N T. Tasker. T, A. P. Naughton

ATHLETICS TEAM, 1964

F. J. Trinham, K. S. Middleton, M. Finneran, K. J. Godwin, B. J. Tinney, B. Hickey, M. A. Fuller, R4. J. McGhee, F. J. Shipman, 13. A. Duffy, D. J. de Ville, G. Downes

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N. Tasker was a very good captain. He SCHOOL v . RATCLIFFE. Played at Ratcliffe, had the best batting and bowling averages 27th June. Drawn. for the season, but more important was the School 125 for 9 dec. (Hayward 32, thoughtful way in which he handled the Coates 4 for 50, Fennings-Mills 3 for 45). bowling and field changes. Ratcliffe 76 for 8 (Kilner 30, McClean 32,

Duffy 4 for 16).

PRESENT v. PAST. Played at Cotton, 16th May. Lost by 7 wickets.

School 1st innings 92 (Whelan 6 for 33). 2nd innings 66 (Whelan 5 for 25, Blake- more 3 for 16). Past 1st innings 79 (Gill 3 for 18, N. Tasker 4 for 16). 2nd innings 81 for 3 (Whitehouse 44 not out).

SCHOOL v . KING'S SCHOOL, MACCLESFIELD. Played at Cotton, 20th May. Drawn.

King's School 162 for 3 dec. (Fairhurst 47. Thomas 36 not out). School 129 for 6 (Appleton 30, N. Tasker 67 not out, Kirk 3 for 20).

SCHOOL v . OSCOTT. Played at Oscott, 28th May. Drawn.

School 97 for g dec. (N. Tasker 43 not out, Bourne 5 for 33). Oscott 45 for 7 (Scott 3 for 6).

SCHOOL v. GENTLEMEN OF STAFFORDSHIRE. Played at Cotton, 1st July. Won by 6 wickets.

Gentlemen of Staffordshire 139 (G. Moore 36, Scott 4 for 50). School 140 for 4 (N. Tasker 41 not out, A. Tasker 26, Mr T. Owen 47 not out).

SCHOOL v. OSCOTT. Played at Cotton, 4th July. Won- by 8 wickets.

Oscott 73 (McGough 21, Duffy 6 for 21,

N. Tasker 3 for 22). School 77 for 2 (N. Tasker 39 not out, Gill 25 not out).

SCHOOL v. MR DANSON'S XI. Played at Cotton, 5th July. Lost by IOI runs.

Mr Danson's XI 181 for 5 dec. (J. Parsons 45, J. Warburton 34 not out, P. Burrell 47 not out, Duffy 4 for 53). School 80 (Hayward 28, Capes 3 for 12,

Heggie 3 for 13.

SCHOOL v. BURTON G.S. Played at Burton, SCHOOL v. GREENFLIES. Played at Cotton, 3rd June. Won by 7 wickets. 12th July. Won by 5 wickets.

Burton G.S. 55 (P. Knighton 20, Duffy Greenflies 53 (Scott 5 for 28, N. Tasker 4 for 20, N. Tasker 5 for 16). 3 for 10). School 57 for 3 (N. Tasker 23, Gill 28 not School 54 for 4. out).

FIRST ELEVEN A\JERAGES SCHOOL V. ADAM'S G.S. Played at Newport,

BATTING 10th June. Drawn. Not Hzgkest

Adam's IIO for 8 dec. (Roberts 30, N. Innings Out Score Total Aveu.

Tasker 3 for 35, Gill 4 for 26). N. Tasker 12 4 67: 312 3 9 . 0 J . Gill 12 2 30* 130 1 0 . 0

School 107 for 4 (N. Tasker 48, Gill 30 J. Appleton 12 o 30 127 1 0 . 6 not out). J . Hayward 8 o 32 83 10 .4

* Not Out SCHOOL v. NEWCASTLE H.S. Played at

13ow~rn-G Cotton, 17th June. Lost by 4 wickets. O. n.1. R. W . A V ~ Y .

School 61 (Appleton 20, Clare 7 for 26). N. Taskcr 91 19 127 25 8 . 7

Newcastle H.S. 62 for 6 (Ikin 26 not out, ;.gzz I55 46 317 27 n . 7 117 37 249 I 9 13 . '

Scott 3 for 18). J. Gill 39 13 127 9 1 4 . 1

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The standard of athletics remains high. 7 . L hough this year Field events were generally better than the Middle Distances.

The results of matches show the excellent performances in putting the weight and throwing the discus by Duffy and Downes, in the High Jump by I~ullcr, Godwin Brigden and Moran, and by de Ville in the Long Jump. Also there were very good performances on the track by Shipman in

many hours with the weight and discus so that it was not unexpected that there were new records in these events ; Fuller at last achieved the heights hoped for from him. For his high standard in so many events de Ville deserved to be Victor Ludorum.

The impression I have of Middle School is that there is talent but not enough hard work to make the most of it. Moran trained hard and produced some very fine per- formances in the High Jump, his best set a new Middle School record. Conry showed

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Ville in 440 Yards. Unfortunately, these performances also emphasise the mediocre sprinting.

In thc Junior and Youth Sections of both the Midland and Staffordshire A.A.A. Championships the School was well repre- sented. Duffy won the Junior Weight in both these Championships and de Ville won the Junior Long Jump in the Midlands ; Shipman was third in the Staffordshire Junior 1,500 Netres Steeplechase. In the Youth Section of the Staffordshire Champion- ships Downes was second in both Weight and Discus : Law reached the final of the

Lower School had some closely contested events, and since the winners' performances \trere good it was an encouraging sign for the futurc. Browne was Victor Ludorum and together with Caswell, Carroll and Law is to be congratulated.

Duffy was Captain of Athletics. His example and gentle persuasion were most rewarded in matches.

OAliH.4M v. I tATCLIFFE 71. COTTOh

:it Ratcliifc, 14th BIay (964

440 Yards. These were good achievements. 1 0 0 ~'nrds.-l, McKinlay, 23.0 (R) ; 2, Briggs, 23.3 (R) ; 2, Pce!c, 23.3 (0) ; 4, deVille. 24.2 ((1,) ;

Duffy and Dowries were invited to 5 , Morris ( 0 ) ; 6, Goclwin (C).

xepresg~t Staffordsl~ire in a triangular Cou_nty 220 Yards--I;-McIClnlay-, 10 4 (R) ; 2, --Peek,

match a t Leicester, Duffp was second in the T O -5 ( 0 ) . 3, Hr~ggs, 10 j (11) , 4, hilclrlleton Jun~or Weight and Downes was second in (C) , 5, RIorrls ( 0 ) , 6, Godwln (C)

both Weight and Discus for Youth. - 440 Yavds - I , McKinlay, 53 I ( R ) , L, L'cek, The -under I 6 team -hasp the natural - j4.3 ( 0 ) ; 3, Clarlcsoil ( 0 ) : 4,-deV11l.e (6) ,

j, lieynolds (R) , 6, 3IcGhee (C) talent to become, with hard work, a very good Senior team in the next two years. "0 Yards--1, Shipman, 2 mins 8.6 secs (C) ;

2, Day, 2 mins 9.5 secs (11) ; 3, Whyte, 2 ~ n i n s There are a number of very talented athletes ; 10.5 secs ( R ) ; 4, Starkey, 2 mins 10.7 secs (0) ; Rlakemore won both the 440 Yards races 5 , Spencer ( 0 ) ; 6, Finneran (C).

quite impressively ; Rrigden and Moran were :+[il8,-,, shipman, mins 49.3 sets (c) ; 2, uaY, first and second in the High Jump in both 4 mins 54 secs ( R ) ; 3, Cybulski (R) ; 4 , ktcclcotl

(0) ; 5, Hickey (C) ; 6 , hlitchcll ( 0 ) . matches, and Law, Calnan, Drurv and Mulhern each won his event. 11'elay.-I, Ratcliffe ; 2 . Cotton ; 3, Oakham.

In this year's Upper School Sports three CVC~~;L~.--I , Downes, 46 f t 4 ins (C) ; 2, 13uHy, new School records were set. Duffy and 44 i t 2-4 ins (C) : 3, \vatson, 42 f t 14 ins ( 0 ) ;

4. Pillar, 40 f t 49 ins (0) ; 5, Jolliffc, 39 f t Downes had heaved and groaned through 0 ins (R) ; 6, Curtis, 37 f t 9 ins (R).

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JUNIOR 880 Y a r d s STAFFORDSHIRE A.A.A. CHAMPIONSHIPS I. F. Shipman 2 mins 8.9 secs

1,500 Metres Steeplechase.-3rd, Shipman, 4 mins 2. D. de Ville 42 secs. 3. M. Finneran

High Jut~zp.--~th, Fuller, 5 f t 5 ins ; Gth, Goclwin, 5 f t 4 ins.

Weight.-1st. Duffy, 43 f t g q i n s ; 4th, Goclwin, 38 f t 8 ins.

STAFFORDSHIRE A.A.A. YOUTH

CHAMPIONSHIPS

Dzscz~s -znd, Downes, 156 f t

weight.-Ynd, n a m e s , q g f t 6 ins.

Mile I. F. Shipman 2. M. McGhee 3. M. Finneran

Weiglzt I. G. Downes 2. R. Duffy 3. P. KenTy

4 mins 59 secs

46' I I 4" (record)

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I. R. Duffy 131' 9y (yecord) At Leicester University, 13th June 1964 2. G. Downes

JUNIOR SECTIOK 3. I?. Shipman Weig1zt.-znd, Duffy.

YOUTH SECTIOX Weight.-nnd, Dounes.

Discus.-~nd, Downes.

Long J u m p I. D. de Ville 20' 6" 2. M. Fuller 3. J. Godwin

MIDLAND A.A.A. JUNIOR CHAhfPIONSHIPS High Jump

Weight.-s st, Duffy, 43 f t 7 ins. I. M. Fuller

L o ~ g Jump.--1st) de Ville, 20 it 2) ins

SCHOOL SPORTS RESULTS

2. J. Godwin 3. B. Glynn and R. Duffy

5' S" (record)

House Relay I. ~hal loner

UPPER SCHOOL 2. Bowdon IOO Y a r d s 3. Milner

I. DI de Ville 11 secs - - -

2. M. Fuller Form Relay 3. K. Middleton I. Sixth Form

220 Y a r d s I. D. de Ville 24.8 secs 2. K. Middleton

Victor Ludorum D. de Ville

3. M. Fuller MIDDLE SCHOOL

440 Y a r d s IOO Y a r d s I. D. de Ville 54.4 secs I. J. Sproston 11.9 secs 2. M. McGhee 2. P. Moriarty 3. R. Law 3. S. Calnan

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220 Yards I. M. Moran 2. S.Calnan 3. P. Moriarty

440 Yards I. S. Calnan 2. J. Conry 3. J. Duffy

8So Yards I. J. Conry 2. S. Calnan 3. J. Long

Weight I. E. Moriarty 2. A. Mulhern 3. D. Fly~in

Discus I. D. Flynn 2. A. Mulhern 3. C. Guinan

Long Jump I. J. Conry 2. J. Ward 3. P. Moriarty

High J u m p I. M. Moran 2. J.Long 3. C. Applin

House Relay (Under I j)

I. Challoner 2. Milner 3. Bowdon

Victor Ludorum J. Conry

LOWER SCHOOL 26.6 secs

IOO Yards I . R. Browne 12 secs 2. G. Grant 3. J. Caswell

59.1 secs 220 Yards

I. J. Carroll 28.7 secs 2. J. Caswell 3. J. Walsh

2 mins 19.5 secs 660 Yards

I. J. Carroll I min 52 secs 2. R. Browne 3. G. Grant

Weight I. R. Law 31' 59" 2. J. Walsh 3. J. Caswell

Discus I. R. Law 92' 6" 2. G. Barry 3. J. Kilgallon

Lottg J u m p I. M. McCormick 14' 103" 2. R. Coyne 3. J. Caswell

j' 3" (record) High J u m p

I. J. Walsh 2. R. Browne 3. M. McCormick

Victor Ludorum R. Browne

House Shield I. Bowdon 229; points 2. Challoner 2124 ,, 3. Milner 187 ,,

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NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE Conducted by the Sisters of Mercy

nded 1898 Tel. Oakamoor 397

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The school has a healthy situation in picturesque surroundings.

Boys are accepted from the age of five and pursue the full preparatory school rse leading t o the Common Entrance examination t o Public Schools.

The school has i t s own Chapel affording the opportunity of a ful l liturgical training.

There i s a modern gymnasium, open-air swimming pool, and playing fields venient t o the school.

The school is recognised by the Ministry of Education.

Apply t o the Headmistress o r t o The Headmaster, Cotton College.

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Founded in 1932, it now has over 500 members. Subscriptions (minimum lo/- a year) were originally devoted to the payment of the interest o n the debt

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incurred when St Thomas's Junior School was built. By the end of 1963 the Association had contributed over S89700 for this purpose and the debt was cleared. Other more recent worthy causes will now benefit.

There is an annual gathering of members at the School. This is held in the Easter Term.

The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass i s offered annually for deceased members.

The Secretary is F. G. ROBERTS, COTTON COLLEGE, NORTH STAFFS, to whom all corres- pondence should be addressed.

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