THE PETERITE

Vol. LXI

FEBRUARY, 1970 No. 382

EDITORIAL John Bunyan's pilgrims were shown, in the Interpreter's House, "a

man that could look no way but downwards, with a muck-rake in his hand," and the man could not see the crown offered to him because he did not look up.

"Where there's muck there's money" is well-known to us, and there can have been few decades that have borne this out more fully than the decade of the sixties now passed. Obscene books, obscene films, obscene "plays" have certainly brought in the money for their unremem-bered authors, producers and actors. Memoirs of prostitutes and criminals have brought easy wealth; a drug offence has become almost essential publicity for some. Decent discretion is now labelled hypocrisy, and skeletons that used to be in cupboards are now expected to be proudly displayed. Writers of "plays" have turned a quick penny by shooting little arrows at long-accepted heroes; the writers' names are soon forgotten, but those at whom they have shot have had an awkward habit of standing secure, unsullied: Havelock, Nightingale, Churchill, Nelson.

Not to be out-done, some churchmen have jumped on the wagon. At first it was to help prove the literary merit of "Lady Chatterley's Lover". Then a new "humanism" became the vogue, and a clerical collar became the badge of the avant-garde, provided its wearer was disproving the divinity of Christ, or "rationalising" the faith by which he is presumed to live.

The man with the muck-rake certainly had his head well down. But as the decade wore on: as man's mastery of nature was steadily making him the slave of technology, and as the most agonising dilemma of the century was rending Vietnam and bewildering world opinion, man reached out for the stars. It seemed there was nothing he could not do with rocketry and computers. It seemed almost superfluous that the two great nations who were searching space should need to train a very special type of man; he needed qualities that were elusive because they were innate, and science could not provide them: high intelligence, physical excellence and courage.

As for the achievement in space—it was all done by science; or nearly all. When one of the special men was rounding the Moon, he read to the listening Earth words familiar in almost every part of it: "In the begin-ning God . . ." Some humanists found it naive or even arrogant to read

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CONTENTS

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Editorial 1 School Notes ... 2 Valete 3

Salve ... 4 Chapel Notes ... 4

Choir ... 5 Orchestra 5 Choral Society 6 School Play ... Four Short Plays About Old Age 9

Debating Society 10 Modern Languages Society 10 Russian Society 11 History Society 11 Senior Science Society 11 Junior Science Society 12 Theological Society ... 12 Music Society ... 13 Photographic Society 13 The Arts Society 13 Young Farmers' Club Notes 14 Motor Enthusiasts' Club ... 14 Gramophone Society ... 15 Ornithological Group, 1969 ... 15 Walking Group 16 Data Processing Group 16 Radio 5 16 I.C.A. Business Game 17 British Ship Adoption Society 18 House Notes ... 18 C.C.F. Notes ... 23

Scouts ... 25 The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme 26 Winter Sports Holiday 26 Peterites Abroad 27 Rugby, 1969 28 Shooting 33 Squash 34 Fencing 34 Options 36 The Oxford Cup, 1969-70 36 Cricket Fixtures, 1970 37 Old Peterite News ... 38 English Public Schools' Association of Victoria 43

the scriptures of western religions. Would it have been more acceptable if he had read: "He causeth the night to enter in upon the day, and the day to enter in upon the night, and He hath given laws to the Sun and to the Moon"? He would have been reading from the Koran.

Then at the high point of the decade, one of the excellent men was ready to walk on the Moon. No computers now; just hands and feet for motive power, and one of man's basic inventions, a ladder! Before going to the ladder, the man asked for radio silence, and it was not known until later why he asked for it. He had taken with him to the next planet Sacraments previously blessed by his minister on Earth, and he wished to make his Communion before he stepped out into history.

"What a piece of work is Man!" wrote one of us who achieved unequalled fame without giving offence, and Who made his money with-out a muck-rake.

SCHOOL NOTES Congratulations to the following on their successes in the recent

examinations for entrance to Oxford and Cambridge: — AWARDS

M. J. Black, Open Exhibition in Mathematics, Worcester College, Oxford; R. J. Brockbank, Open Exhibition in Engineering, St. John's College, Cambridge; T. M. Day, Paddy Organ Scholarship, St. John's College, Oxford.

PLACES

A. S. Bowie, Emmanuel College, Cambridge (Modern Languages); R. M. Cooper, Clare College, Cambridge (Natural Sciences); J. Fender, Brasenose College, Oxford (Mathematics); D. F. Harding, St. Peter's College, Oxford (English); J. R. Lund, Balliol College, Oxford (Classics); D. Pollard, Christ's College, Cambridge (Mathematics); J. R. Williamson, Emmanuel College, Cambridge (History); S. P. Withers, Trinity College, Cambridge (Engineering).

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A remarkable lecture on the "Great Abbai Expedition" was given by Captain J. R. Chapman, M.B.E., on September 18th.

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The Royal Navy Presentation Team arrived by helicopter on Sep-tember 23rd, and gave a most polished and concise presentation of the work of the modern Navy, and all were delighted with the display by the helicopter over the cricket field.

* * * Captain R. Baker gave a talk on the Merchant Navy on September

29th. * * *

On October 18th and 19th several Headmasters and representatives of preparatory schools attended a conference in the School.

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The week-end visit by Father Humphrey Whistler, of the Community of the Resurrection, from October 25th to 27th, gave many boys an opportunity to meet and talk to him either informally in Houses, or by private arrangement.

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The play, "Six Men of Dorset", by Miles Malleson, was presented on October 29th, 30th and 31st. A review of this performance is found later in this issue.

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On November 1st a Coffee Party was held for parents of IVth Form boys to meet the masters, and the half term holiday began after this, lasting until November 9th.

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John Lazarus, George Walker and Jenny Walker gave a scintillating concert on November 29th.

* * * On December 11th, four short plays were presented by masters and

boys. A review is found later.

On December 13th a concert was given by the School Choral Society in conjunction with Queen Anne's School.

* * * A group of Manor Senior Middles collected money for Shelter by

carol singing locally, and this would seem to be an activity that could be extended.

* * * The departure of the Rev. M. H. Burden, M.A., Chaplain of St.

Olave's, will be felt in St. Peter's where his forthright views, sometimes controversial, were appreciated. We wish him well in his new appoint-ment at Beverley, and thank him for his contribution to life in St. Peter's.

* * * Term ends on Monday, March 23rd, and the Summer term will be

from Friday, April 24th to Monday, July 13th. * * *

The next issue of The Peterite will be in October, 1970, and it is likely that there will in future be two editions in each year.

* * * The recent History of St. Peter's School, by F. J. Wiseman, with thirty-

seven illustrations, has been published at two guineas.

VALETE CHRISTMAS, 1969

DRONFIELD R. J. Brockbank, School Monitor, Head of House, Cambridge Exhibitioner; M. P. Dobson; R. S. A. Valentine.

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MANOR A. P. Andrews, House Monitor; R. M. Cooper, House Monitor; P. W. Dacey, School Monitor.

QUEEN'S P. R. Bailey, Rugger 1st XV Colours; M. J. Black, House Monitor, Oxford Exhibitioner; J. Fender, House Monitor; P. M. Wright, House Monitor.

RISE S. P. Withers.

SCHOOL HOUSE A. Gray, 1st XV Colours; J. R. Williamson, Head of School.

TEMPLE J. R. Blacker; J. R. Lund, School Monitor, Head of House; M. J. Winter-bottom.

SALVE JANUARY, 1970

GROVE R. Turton.

CHAPEL NOTES A memorial service for Mr. K. H. Rhodes was held on September

13th, when Mr. J. Dronfield gave a moving address to a packed chapel. Also a School Memorial Service was held, at which the Headmaster gave the address.

The Young Farmers again organised the Harvest Thanksgiving Service, F. T. Gooder leading the proceedings. The Chapel was 'alive with food gifts from boys, parents and masters for the old people of York.

To ease the timetables this term, the Senior School and Junior School alternated weekly between Chapel and Hall for morning services. In Hall, the weekly themes were, "Community or Chaos" and "The Christian Mission Today", by the Chaplain; •the Second and Eighth Commandments by Mr. Exham, R. Ashburn and M. Bailey; "The Individual" by the Headmaster and Mr. Oxley; Mr. Cummin also conducted a week of Services based on Bible readings with the theme of Man's relationship to God.

Visiting preachers this term were Mr. G. L. Willatt, Headmaster of Pocklington, and Father Humphrey Whistler, who visited the School from the Community of The Resurrection at Mirfield. He impressed many people by his deep, traditional faith.

Canon Cant preached at a Sixth Form service, and the following week, the Middle School service was centred on the hymns and poems of George Herbert. Voluntary choirs helped most ably at these two services.

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The Rise considered Cliff Richard's beliefs, and Queen's theme was "The

was also decided to hold similar special collections next term, mainly to special collection in December for the North African Flood Relief. It

tional form of carols and lessons. The Chapel Committee met twice this term, and decided to hold a

Sermon on the Mount".

give more aim and purpose to chapel collections.

The Carol Service, held on Sunday, December 14th, took the tradi-

The Rise and Queen's each presented a week of services in the Chapel.

D.P.

CHOIR In September, R. F. Hornby was appointed Choir Librarian, and new

members of the Choir were: J. J. Beadle, J. P. H. Harrison, H. N. Joslin, C. E. S. Monro (Trebles) and P. G. Wood (Bass) who descended from the Organ Loft having finished a long term as Organ Boy only to be re-elevated in the increased status of Organ Scholar. The position of Organ Scholar is now an official School appointment. G. A. R. Warnock is the new Organ Boy. The Choir has vacancies for good singers in all sections. An interesting feature of the term's work was a visit to Poppleton Church to give a recital of anthems in aid of the Church Fund. Some of the anthems were accompanied on a reed organ whose wheezes were difficult to control. The programme was: —

Cantate Domino (Pitoni); Thou visitest the earth (Greene); 0 taste and see (Vaughan Williams); Voluntary in E (Walond); The little road to Bethlehem (Head); Sanctus (Byrd); Were you there (Spiritual); Magnificat (Stanford); Air and Gavotte (Wesley); Non Nobis (Quilter).

K.R.P.

ORCHESTRA We welcome to the Orchestra this term A. R. 0. Heddle (trumpet),

J. J. Beadle (clarinet), S. D. Lloyd-Jones ('cello) and N. P. Moxon (timpani).

This term, we have taken on the new job of occompanying the hymns once or twice during each week of morning services in Hall.

On Monday evenings, we have tried a variety of pieces, none of great difficulty, but unfortunately only two of these could be fitted into the Concert. Other music we have played includes Jerusalem, parts of Handel's Water Music, an arrangement of a Mozart piano duet and Mendelssohn's Dance of the Clowns.

Our Orchestra is small at the moment, as a number of good players left last year, but the survivors can look forward to a more extensive Orchestra next year, when many good instrumentalists with orchestral experience from the Junior School will be joining us.

M.J.B. Any Old Peterite who has an orchestral instrument and would like to

play regularly with the Orchestra will be welcome at our rehearsals, 6.20 —7.20 on Mondays in Hall.

K.R.P.

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CHORAL SOCIETY This year our Choral Society joined with Queen Anne's Choral Society

to perform Part I of Handel's Messiah in Chapel at an end of term concert. Practices were held in the Memorial Hall at 4.0 p.m. on Thurs-days and, once the initial shyness had been overcome, we got down to some enthusiastic singing. At first there were not as many men (i.e. tenors and basses) as we would have wished for, but later, with the help of a few masters, a satisfactory balance was obtained. Next term Stan-ford's "Songs of the Fleet" will be sung and new members will be welcomed for what promises to be both interesting work and a very enjoyable get-together.

R.M.C.

SCHOOL PLAY SIX MEN OF DORSET

CAST George Loveless A: N. LAWRENCE Betsy Loveless, his wife G. A. R. WARNOCK Jinnie 1 P. A. Sam Neddy their children N. D. BRISCOE Little Georgie N. GRAY James Loveless R. J. CARSON Thomas Stanfield P. R. STANSFIELD John Stanfield M. H. DRUCQUER James Brine C. J. BROWN James Hammett "R. C. SPENCE Bob Dominy, a poacher A. G. B. PERKS Susan Morris S. D. JEFFREY Edward Legg, the informer . J. T. MORLEY The Squire M. G. V. STEPHENSON Dr. Warren J. FENDER Farmer Bryant R. ASHBURN Farmer Case J. D. HARRISON Farmer Duffet M. G. B. HEPWORTH William Cobb T. J. YOUNG Harry Brown M. W. BAINBRIDGE Mr. Frampton S. J. PARKER Mr. Wollaston R. H. H000soN Constable Brine F. T. GOODER Judge Baron Williams R. F. HORNBY Mr. Gambier G. HODGSON Mr. Butt R. T. S. YOUNG Clerk of the Court G. A. HUNT Mrs. Wetham B. C. MACARTNEY Robert Owen M. E. BAILEY Thomas Wakley, M.P. E. R. WALKER The Rev. Dr. Wade, D.D. R. ASHBURN Pocock P. H. RIVERS Master of the Convict Settlement J. R. WILLIAMSON The Overseer J. D. HARRISON

I. A. GILL Three Convicts R. D. MACLEOD

JJJ C. D. MCAINSH Other Convicts t S. ROBINSON

J G. A. REED Members of the Public R. A. Scow

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Producer: MR. P. M. NIXON

Stage Manager: S. W. St.J. Oliver

Set Designed by Mr. J. C. Brown, Mr. J. Gaastra and Mr. J. Maw

Set Constructed by S. W. St.J. Oliver, S. R. Bell and D. C. Smith Advised and Assisted by Mr. R. Hawkins

Set Painted by J. M. Pearson, D. C. Smith, S. R. Bell, P. Beddoes and A. G. Sherriff Lighting by G. S. Clarkson, D. C. Fatheringham and R. F. Hamby

Advised by Mr. R. H. Hubbard and P. Holmes Properties: Mr. P. G. Feek and C. G. Robertshaw

Make-up: Mrs. R. C. T. Hall, Mr. P. D. R. Gardiner, Mr. D. K. Exham, J. A. G.

Craven, J. Whittle, J. C. P. N. Lightowler and M. S. Bidgood

Costumes Arranged by Mrs. P. M. Nixon Wardrobe Master: F. T. Gooder Wardrobe Assistant: J. D. Willis

Dressers: Mrs. P. M. Nixon and Mrs. K. G. Coulthard Prompter: C. W. Kidd

Scene Shifters: T. H. Stead, G. E. Park, A. P. Pollard and N. C. Foley Curtain: R. J. Dunk

Publicity and Programme: Mr. R. T. Pullin and J. A. G. Craven

"SIX MEN OF DORSET" The action takes place in the early 1830's.

Acr I Scene 1. A room in George Loveless's cottage in Tolpuddle, Dorset. Scene 2. A few days later. The same room. Scene 3. A few days later. A room at Dr. Warren's Parsonage. Scene 4. Two years later. The room in George Loveless's cottage.

Acr II Scene 1. The cottage. Scene 2. The Parsonage.

10 minute Interval

Acr III Scene 1. The Court House, Dorchester.

Brief Interval Scene 2. The cottage. Scene 3. The campaign office in the Tottenham Court Road, London. Scene 4. A convict settlement in Van Diemen's Land.

The year is 1834. In the industrial North, children, little more than babies, labour from five in the morning until ten at night for 3/71d. a week. Their parents, fearful of losing their own jobs if the whole family does not present itself for work each morning, fretfully pummel the children into exhausted wakefulness, rush them through their no-break-fast, and half drag, half carry them to the factory, the mill, or the mine. Captains of industry make huge fortunes while those they employ live—and die—amid crushing poverty.

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In the country, conditions are scarcely better, and the law is barbaric. In Hamphire a farmhand is hanged for "stealing" an anonymous, scrawny, stray sheep to feed his starving family of seven. In London a boy of ten is executed for taking two coins whose combined value is fourpence—a piece of arithmetic he could not begin to cope with. In the Dorsetshire village of Tolpuddle, George Loveless, a farmworker, and his friends suffer the shameful symmetry of the seven day, seven shilling week. Today, less than 140 years later, let those who think that the Union's have become too strong and the law too weak ponder these obscenities.

"Six Men of Dorset" tells the story of the Tolpuddle martyrs, six farm labourers who were sentenced to transportation at Dorchester Assizes in 1834 for their part in forming an early trade union which was more akin to a mutual friendly society in times of need. Though origin-ally written for the stage, the play is best known as a radio drama: it certainly presents problems in the way of movement, grouping, and stage business, demanding a high degree of imagination and inventiveness on the part of the producer. It is scarcely surprising then, that in the production there were a few moments when one could have wished for more movement, when the action became rather static and the words a debate.

Wisely, Mr. Nixon had decided that in the relatively short time at his disposal—barely seven weeks—his priorities must be clear, firm delivery of lines and sensitive feeling for character. In both •these aims he succeeded admirably, and the result was a production greatly enjoyed by audience and cast alike.

Outstanding in a cast of over 40 was A. N. Lawrence as George Loveless. This was a remarkably assured performance, always com-manding and frequently very moving in its portrayal of integrity, quiet conviction, and inner strength. R. T. S. Young delivered a powerful and impassioned plea as Counsel for the Defence, and G. A. R. Warnock gave a sensitive performance in the difficult role of Betsy, Loveless's wife. There is much to be said in favour of a boy playing the female lead, but lines such as, "I couldn't live without you Betsy," delivered with the length of a massive looking "oak" refectory table separating the lovers are not likely to convince and might be better omitted!

Memorable cameos were presented by B. C. Macartney as the formid-ably self-important Mrs. Wetham, and by P. H. Rivers as a whining and defeated transportee.

Impressive sets ranged from the Lovelesses' simple cottage and the more sumptuous Parson's house, to the court of the Dorchester Assize and the convict settlement on Van Diemen's land. A hard-working and efficient stage crew coped manfully with no less than ten scene changes and the wardrobe department achieved some pleasing effects especially in the trial scene and in the colourful cravats of the London gentlemen.

Coincidentally, the play was performed during a week when the National Union of Agricultural Workers was pressing for a minimum wage of £16 and a 40-hour week. At a time when the National Average Wage for a manual worker is £24 a week, the farmworker receives a minimum of £12 for a 44-hour week. They were offered a minimum of £13 and a 43-hour week: perhaps things have not changed so much, after all.

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FOUR SHORT PLAYS ABOUT OLD AGE DECEMBER 11th/ 12th

THE PEDAGOGUE by JAMES SAUNDERS The Pedagogue DAVID EXHAM

SWAN SONG—by ANTON CHEKHOV Mr. Svetlovidov, an old actor TIMOTHY MORLEY Nikita, the prompter RICHARD HAMILTON-WILLIAMS

LAST TO GO—by HAROLD PINTER The Old Man PETER GARDINER Barman DAVID OXLEY

PURGATORY—by W. B. YEATS Old Man JULIAN LES Boy NEIL BOWEN Figures in the window t LESLEY CLARKSON

STEPHEN PARKER

Set for "Purgatory" designed by John Gaastra and executed by Trenholm Fisher

Costumes: Mrs. Coulthard Make-up: Mrs. Hall

Lighting: Garry Clarkson Sound: David Fotheringham

Props: David Schofield and Christopher Clark Production: Peter Gardiner

The four plays had a unifying theme which gave cohesion and interest to them. But they were very different in tempo and philosophy, ranging from the explosive and important rage of an elderly schoolmaster trotting out the half remembered salvage of an Oxford Greats' Course, the oriental resignation of a third rate Russian actor, the banal and pitiful comments of a newsvendor, to the majestic poetry of Yeats, seeking to reflect some Aeschylean splendour in the problem which he posed. All four were magnificently acted. The schoolmaster was easily recognisable, all too easily, I fear, by one of the same species, as a real person intent on the matter in hand within the four walls of his classroom, supremely oblivious of anything else. A good schoolmaster, and deliciously port-rayed. Chekhov's actor demonstrated every range of emotion from pathos to comedy without exaggeration and had a splendid foil in the prompter. The part was acted perhaps better than Svetlovidov himself could have done it. The Last to Go was the shortest of the four. I had wished it were longer; not a chance was missed; the characters lived and echoed many a similar scene I have witnessed under dripping railway arches in Bermondsey. The evening's drama was brought to a memorable climax by Yeats's Purgatory. The old man delivered his part with beautiful elocution. It was a pleasure to allow the music of his voice to lead the imagination to contemplate the eternal problems of evil and its conse-quences, and to gaze on the simple but dignified set which framed his words.

It was a splendid evening's entertainment, and I for one was glad not to have missed it, 'flu or no 'flu.

Q.H.D.

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DEBATING SOCIETY The Society was disbanded at the end of the Easter term when the

standard of debating was lowered to such a level that it was impossible to carry on. But fortunately a new society has arisen and debating in the School is now firmly back on its feet. Under the able guidance of Mr. D. K. Exham an emergency committee was set up which re-con-stituted the Society. This committee was replaced by a permanent six-man committee which was elected at the end of the third meeting of term.

The most striking and successful change that has been made is the break-away from the formal type of debate. Of the four meetings this term, three were discussions and only one was a formal debate. Better attendances and improved debating showed this to be a wise move. The discussions that have been held have been about the schools system, politics and theology. The standard of debating was high; personal grouses were not aired excessively and the topic of discussion frequently changed. We only hope this improvement continues in the future. The last meeting of the term was a formal debate. Messrs. M. G. B. Hep-worth and R. J. Hamilton-Williams proposed that "This house would like to see an end to Britain's special relationship with the U.S.A." The proposers were successfully opposed by Messrs. J. Fender and S. Robin-son, the motion being defeated by 24 votes to 7 with 9 abstentions.

Outside the School we have had three very enjoyable and profitable discussions with Queen Anne's, the topics varying from religion to leisure and the cost of the Apollo moon project. We hope to arrange more external debates next term as they certainly add more colour to our debating activities.

Finally I should like to thank R. J. Brockbank, who has been President of the Society this term but is unfortunately leaving after only one term in office. He has run affairs extremely efficiently over such a crucial period and we are grateful to him for this. We all hope he continues to uphold his debating prowess at Cambridge. D. H. A. Broom will take over the presidency next term in his place.

J.C.W.W.

MODERN LANGUAGES SOCIETY There were three meetings this term organised by the newly-formed

committee. The film "Mille Miglia" was shown, this attracting many Motor Enthusiasts as well as linguists. A trip to a lecture on Camus was organised, and this was attended by members of the Middle and Upper VIth, who benefited much by listening to this lecture, which was in French. After half-term Mr. Depledge gave a most informative talk on "Germany since the rise of Hitler", answering many difficult questions from a large and enthusiastic audience. A meeting with the Mount was postponed until the Easter Term, and the Society finished its activities with the French Reading Competition, which was poorly supported, there being few entrants for the Lower School prize, and none for the Senior. The Society wishes to thank Mr. Hirst for his invaluable help in arrang-ing the meetings.

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RUSSIAN SOCIETY Membership this term was low compared with previous terms but the

two meetings that were held were well supported by members. The first meeting was held jointly with the History Society and York University History Society, on Friday, November 21st at the University. Professor Hugh Seton-Watson of London University gave a lecture on Eastern Europe in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. He dealt mainly with Eastern European and Slavonic peoples and included something of the growth and development of their languages. He also dealt with Nationalism and its consequences on the intellectual thought of the times.

The second meeting was an informal one on the Russian trip, when many slides were shown of various aspects of the trip. The slides were mainly of the regions visited, Berlin, Moscow, Samarkand, Bukhara, Leningrad, Helsinki and Copenhagen. They were enlarged upon by individual members of the trip and they described their own feelings, as well as their impressions of the people, their habits and their history.

M.G.V.S.

HISTORY SOCIETY There were three meetings of the Society during the term. The first

was a combined open meeting with the Junior School, when the film "Culloden" was shown. This was a B.B.C. documentary film about the Jacobite Rebellion in Scotland in 1745-6. The second meeting was an outing to Rievaulx Abbey and Helmsley Castle. This was enjoyed by all who went.

At the final meeting of the term, Mr. Ruffhead of St. John's College, York, spoke on "Society In Early Victorian England", an interesting and wide ranging lecture backed up by much personal research into the social habits of our not too distant ancestors. We are grateful to him.

A.C.W.C.

SENIOR SCIENCE SOCIETY The combined societies of St. Peter's and Queen Margaret's held four

meetings during the Christmas term. At the first meeting, Dr. Garrett of York University spoke on the

"Moral Problems in Science". He discussed the "pros and cons" of such problems as Nuclear Fission and Enforced Birth Control. This proved to be a very lively and interesting meeting.

The second meeting was on "Micro electronics", and Mr. Naylor from Bradford University gave a talk and demonstration on the subject. Un-fortunately the non-scientist members found the talk to be too advanced and hence did not enjoy the meeting.

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On the other hand the third meeting was greatly enjoyed by all, and this was shown in the number of questions put to Dr. Taylor from the Leeds School of Medicine, who had talked on "Transplants". The fourth meeting was held at Queen Margaret's School, Escrick, and three talks were given by members of the Society. One on the "Honey Bee" by Diana Hunter and Lorraine Phillip, one on "The Elements in Nature" by Graham Yule and one on "Radio Astronomy" by Nigel Clayburn; all three reflected the large amount of work Put into them.

Unfortunately no visit was held this term, but we hope to organise one in the Easter term and one in the Summer term.

G.S.Y.

JUNIOR SCIENCE SOCIETY The Society had its usual quota of meetings during the term, all well

attended. Unfortunately, two of the speakers who had offered to talk to the Society were unable to come due to unforeseen circumstances, but we were fortunate in being able to put on alternative programmes of scientific films Among the more interesting ones were: —

"Himalayan Tapestry" which showed the various ways in which Indian families fashioned woodpulp and metalware into saleable articles, and

"The Living Pattern" which dealt with the wild life of the British Isles and how man's growth has influenced it.

It is hoped that the two speakers who were unable to give their talks will be able to visit us during the coming term.

THEOLOGICAL SOCIETY We held three meetings this term, starting on October 24th with a

talk by Father Humphrey Whistler, from the Community of the Resur-rection at Mirfield on "The Meaning of the Resurrection", followed by some interesting questions.

Then on November 19th, Mr. Burden gave us a lively talk, illustrated with slides, on the School Minitrek Expedition, overland to Turkey and Greece, "In the Steps of S. Paul".

Finally, on December 3rd, C. P. G. Booth, J. Fender, S. Foster, R. J. Hamilton-Williams, D. Pollard, E. R. Walker and P. G. Wood, each spoke briefly on "What I Believe, and Why", then the Society discussed their beliefs. This was a very successful evening, and although there was not a large attendance at any of the meetings, we found that they were just as enjoyable and interesting with only a moderate number of interested members present.

M.J.B.

J.S.C.

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MUSIC SOCIETY The first meeting was held on Saturday, October 4th and took the

form of a lecture given by Mr. Pemberton about the organ. Several pipes were exhibited, and P. G. Wood gave brief demonstrations on the organ to illustrate the stops Mr. Pemberton was talking about. Mr. Pemberton ended the talk by playing Toccata and Fugue in D Minor by J. S. Bach.

The second meeting held on Saturday, November 29th took the form of a concert in the Memorial Hall. It was given by John Lazarus, George Walker and Jenny Walker. The programme consisted of Mozart's Sonata in F Major for Piano Duet, played by Mr. Lazarus and Mr. Walker. Mr. Lazarus then played Liszt's Petrarch Sonnet No. 104 from Years of Pilgrimage. Mr. Walker then accompanied Jenny Walker in a performance of Schumann's Three Fantasy Pieces for clarinet and piano. After an interval the concert carried on with Ravel's Mother Goose Suite for piano duet, and Poulenc's Sonata for clarinet and piano. It was good to see such a large audience for this enjoyable concert.

P.O.W.

PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY The Society had an encouraging Christmas term. With a large mem-

bership, several meetings were held, including a film meeting, a slide show, and two lecture-demonstrations on flash photography and develop-ing films. It is hoped to continue successfully through the year an interesting and varied programme of meetings, and also to make more use of dark-room facilities. With good support the Society has a hopeful future.

J.D.H.

THE ARTS SOCIETY This Society was formed at the beginning of term with T. Fisher

appointed President, J. C. Goodrick, Secretary, and C. J. Les, Treasurer. The first meeting of the term was a talk by Dr. Newton from York

University about the stained glass in York Minster's East Window, about its history, about the men who painted the glass, both in its innovation and restoration; and with illustrations he told us about the exceptional detail of this medieval decoration.

The second meeting was a trip to York Art Gallery to see four films, Richard Hamilton, Jasper Johns and Lichenstein in London, which made a very good cross-section of the contemporary art around us in this day and age. I say four films, for there was also a very amusing four minute comic strip about a critic giving his views on Pop Art in a very down to earth manner.

I was very glad of the response for membership to the Society and hope to provide meetings just as successful next term.

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YOUNG FARMERS' CLUB NOTES The Club first met together on a Monday at the beginning of term

to decide upon a new committee for the coming year. The following were elected: F. T. Gooder, Chairman; D. P. Rounthwaite, Club Secretary; A. H. W. Cooper, Vice-Chairman and Minutes Secretary; P. R. Gooder, Treasurer; Atkinson and Thornton as committee members.

Our first meeting was addressed by Mr. C. Foster of Buttercrumbe who gave a short introduction and then a film, lasting an hour, which he had made himself, on the subject of "potatoes throughout the year". He gave a running commentary and answered many questions.

The Club again this year assisted in the School Harvest Thanksgiving Service, on October 5th. We were joined by Mr. B. Thomas, Chairman of The Advisory Committee, who read one of the lessons. Six members and the Club Leader actively participated, the Service being written beforehand by members. I would like to thank the parents and farmers who, in one form or another, provided produce with which •to decorate the Chapel.

On October 23rd, Mr. Wilson, a member of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, came to give a talk on "Farm Safety". He brought along the latest ROSPA film on "Tractor Safety", and answered many questions, giving us a most interesting meeting.

During one evening, November 13th, the Club went on a visit to Askham Bryan College of Agriculture where Mr. Thomas showed us round first the pig department, then the machinery shops and finally the beef and dairy units.

At 5-45 p.m. on November 20th, the Advisory Committee met again to advise us on speakers for the Easter Term. We all enjoyed a fruitful meeting, and a very good meal afterwards.

Finally, on December 7th, the Club went on a combined farm visit, first to Marwood Bros' Farm at North Grimston, Malton, where we were shown cattle fed mainly on barley in their various stages. We also looked at some bullocks they were preparing for showing in which they have been very successful. The second part of the visit was to Mr. Gooder's turkey units near Malton. Here we saw intensive turkey rearing and fattening units, and also by chance potatoes being loaded into a bulk lorry container. Afterwards Mrs. Gooder gave us an excellent after-noon tea for which we thank her most warmly, and we left at about 5-00 p.m.

The Club has had a good term with regular attendances of over thirty, and looks forward to as good a one during the Easter.

F.T.G.

MOTOR ENTHUSIASTS CLUB The loss of its founder and supreme organiser, plus a run of bad luck,

has rather thrown the Club off balance this term. Tony Fall, the rally driver, who was to come on November 25th,

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Sports Saloon at the Motor Show, which meant Robert Masseys could not bring one along, and there were no drivers available to take members to the B.A.R.C. meeting at Croft on October 19th.

This means that we have had to content ourselves with just two film meetings this term. On September 18th, "The French Grand Prix", and "A Tribute to Stirling Moss", and on December 4th "The European Grand Prix" and a film about the period between two big races as seen through the eyes of racing drivers.

Next term we hope to have a more varied programme including a trip to the British Leyland Factory.

GRAMOPHONE SOCIETY G. A. R. Warnock was appointed Secretary and started work on a

task which no Secretary has ever completed-that of bringing the card index up to date. The Society exists for the study of music through the records of its library, and the experiment of a regular weekly recital has been tried. On Mondays after lunch, boys have volunteered to introduce a record of their own choice from the library; attendances so far have been small, but it is a most pleasant way of relaxing after lunch and an opportunity to hear a wide range of music. Records have been intro-duced by P. G. Wood, A. R. 0. Heddle, J. A. G. Craven, G. A. R. Warnock, and the series will certainly continue.

K.R.P.

ORNITHOLOGICAL GROUP, 1969 A record total of over 5,000 birds has been ringed this year. The

majority of these have been at the usual site near Skelton, but a new site near Naburn was very productive in the Summer term. Several species have been ringed for the first time. These are Swift, Yellow Wagtail, Dipper, Arctic Tern, Wood Warbler and Collared Dove.

RINGING TOTALS LIST Greenfinch (1,639), Starling •680), Chaffinch (468), Blackbird (458), Red-

wing (285), Swift (275), Brambling (227), Swallow (151), House Sparrow (113), House Martin (106), Linnet (77), Song Thrush •68), Willow Warbler (63), Dunnock (63), Robin (50), Wren (35), Blue Tit (34), Tree Sparrow (34), Bull-finch (33), Yellow Wagtail (28), Sand Martin (25), Pied Wagtail (22), Great Tit (19), Long Tailed Tit (15), Dunlin (14), Goldcrest (11), Yellow Hammer (9), Whitethroat (9), Sedge Warbler (8), Reed Bunting (7), Grey Wagtail (7), Stonechat (6), Willow Tit (5), Chiffchaff (5), Redpoll (5), Tree Creeper (4), Mute Swan (4), Coal Tit (4), Fieldfare (3), Oyster Catcher (2), Jay (2), Dipper (2), Spotted Flycatcher (2), Meadow Pipit (2), Kestrel (1), Common Sandpiper (1), Blackheaded Gull (1), Arctic Tern (1), Wood Pigeon (1), Collared Dove (1), Jackdaw (1), Magpie (1), Mistle Thrush (1), Wheatear (1), Blackcap (1), Lesser Whitethroat (1), Wood Warbler (1), Goldfinch (1). 5,093 birds of 58 species.

G.D.C.

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WALKING GROUP The favourable weather this past term has allowed us to prepare and

undertake some ambitious and often rather strenuous walks. Our group consisted of fifteen enthusiastic walkers organised by Nigel

Clayburn and led by Mr. Duncan and Mr. Wise with the occasional spur from M. Allix. We attempted a great variety of walks ranging from the ups and downs of the North Yorkshire Moors (although not all of us managed to conquer the ups!) and the rediscovering of the lost railway lines of Yorkshire, to a coastal hike from North Landing to South Land-ing at Flamborough.

Although conditions for walking in the Easter term may prove a little more difficult we still hope to provide a good programme.

P.G.W.

DATA PROCESSING GROUP The members of the Group continued their activities during the

Christmas term in two ways. The first was by completing many successful programmes ranging

from the solution of simple additions to solving quadratic equations. Most of the programmes were done by Lower Sixth boys as part of their General Studies Course and some by Middle Sixth boys as part of a Maths. project.

The second was by attending several lectures, at York University, in a series on "Computers and Civilisation". Most of the lectures were very interesting and on a non-mathematical basis; so it was not surprising that some Arts students attended the lectures as well as computer scientists. The lectures had titles such as "Language, Literature and Computers" and "Will Computers Outwit Us?", and taught us how useful computers can be; and as a footnote I might add that the School's end of term marks are compiled by computer. G.S.Y.

RADIO 5 Radio 5's first broadcast was on Monday, 8th December—a historic

day in the School's history, as it marks the beginning of a new era in School entertainment. But Radio 5 did not come about overnight; in fact it all started three years ago.

Working on an idea at the University, Mr. Anderson set up a small V.H.F. transmitter in the Junior School, and broadcast to York. Un-fortunately the venture was not a success owing to the transmitter's small range and the large amount of wandering at the transmitting frequency: so the station closed down.

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It soon reopened though, using a revolutionary medium: the Junior School's radio relay system, operated by Granada. The system was very successful, so during the 1969 Christmas term, a new studio was opened and lines put out to the whole School on the West side of the main road.

Finally, the fateful Monday arrived and at 4.00 p.m. Grove, School, Queen's, Temple, Rise, San and all the Junior School switched on to hear an interview with Jimmy Savile, which had been recorded by Mr. Ander-son at Leeds Infirmary.

But what about the future? We plan to broadcast only seven hours a week at present, but during the Easter term we hope to increase this time considerably.

The programmes that fill up this time are produced by both the Junior and Senior Schools and they cover a wide range of tastes (includ-ing music, documentaries, news, and interviews) and are of an extremely high standard.

By the time the next Peterite is published, Radio 5 should be a well established feature of School life—almost entirely run by the boys them-selves.

G.S.Y.

I.C.A. BUSINESS GAME Money came to the School this term in the shape of £20m. worth of

I.C.A. computerised capital. As one of the 243 "companies" taking part in a National Business Game we were floated with assets of £16m. and the Board was asked to make as much profit as possible in competition with our two rival companies—schools at Stowe and Swanage.

Allocating suitable sums of money to advertising, plant-investment, production, research and development etc., we sought to out-manoeuvre our competitors in four markets (each company having a home market, the fourth being common). The board of directors, divided into various departments, studied in detail the requirements and implications of their own section of the company. These were discussed by the directors at frequent board-meetings, when the advice of certain members of the maths. department was considered (and often rejected!).

Profits, at first, were only average, and there was little to choose be-tween the three companies. When the result came, after the third play, we found ourselves with a mere £200,000 lead, and this was being reduced. An all-out attack on our nearest competitor was decided, and from that point our profits soared. Two plays later, the game finished with our total profit (after tax) at £2,750,000, giving us a lead of nearly Elm.

We look forward to similar success in the Easter term, as a win in the next round will leave us in the last twenty-seven schools. The final will be held in London towards the end of term.

BOARD P. R. Haigh-Lumby (Managing Director), M. G. V. Stephenson, C. A.

Myers, S. Foster, M. J. S. Muncer, T. J. Young, I. A. Gill, G. S. Yule, R. Ashburn, J. C. W. Williams, R. A. Exell, N. W. S. Blitz.

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BRITISH SHIP ADOPTION SOCIETY Our link with S.S. "Devon" has been renewed this term, thanks to the

enthusiasm of Capt. J. Reid and his many helpers on the ship: our mail has been the result of a real team effort.

Voyage 48 started, in ballast, at Newport on August 2nd, and the northern route was taken to Montreal, using Belle Isle Strait. Cargo was loaded at Montreal, New York, Newport News and Savannah—a total of 2,700 tons—for New Zealand. The ship left Savannah on August 29th and went via the Windward Passage and Panama Canal to Auckland, where she arrived on September 21st.

The "Devon" stayed on the New Zealand coast until October 24th, discharging cargo and loading 3,570 tons for Western Europe, mainly wool, but with a few other items such as pallets of hides, sacks of malt, bales of opossum skins, sacks of peas, bags of casein, sacks of seeds and casks of pelts.

When the ship arrived at Dunkirk on December 2nd she had steamed 27,015 miles. The cargo was discharged there and at Antwerp, Riga, Hamburg and Bremen, and the voyage was due to end at Falmouth on December 23rd, just in time for the crew to be home for Christmas.

L.C.LeT.

HOUSE NOTES DRONFIELD HOUSE

Although rather smaller than usual because of reduced numbers in the Senior part of the House, we have made a good start to the School year in all House activities, especially in the Junior part of the House.

We welcomed ten new Juniors, together with Beall (a Senior-Middle) and Asfour and Taylor (both Seniors), and they have all settled in very well.

The House rugger was ably run by J. D. Willis, and although the Senior team lost to Temple in the first round, the Junior team, captained by P. Gooder, did very well, losing to a stronger Queen's team in the final. As usual the House gave their teams good vocal support.

The Library continues to grow and was well used this term under the supervision of D. H. A. Broom, an excellent librarian.

In a meeting of the House Council it was decided to ask for curtains to be put in the Hall, making an additional room by separating it from the corridor. By the time these notes are published this will have been done and the room will be used communally for reading newspapers, thus avoiding duplication and keeping the newspaper bill within the means of the House Embellishment Fund, and possibly for watching television.

On the last Saturday of term, most of those who were not in bed with 'flu sang carols in the hall under the guidance of T. Fisher with Fisher and Dodd playing the guitar and Armitt playing his accordion. There were a few guests from School House, and we were all very kindly provided with refreshments by Mrs. Coulthard.

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This term Mr. Hubbard remained Assistant Housemaster but com-muted from Beverley, and his rooms in the House were taken by M. J. Allix—the new French Assistant in the School. Mr. Riley also helped in the House on some evenings.

R. J. Brockbank, R. S. A. Valentine and M. P. Dobson are leaving and we thank them for all they have done for the House, wishing them the best for the future. F. T. Gooder succeeds Brockbank as Head of House, the other Monitors being T. Fisher, C. J. Pickles, C. J. Watson and J. D. Willis.

R.J.B.

THE GROVE The Grove started the year with P. R. Haigh-Lumby as Head of

House; D. Pollard, Vice Head; and S. W. St.J. Oliver, J. M. Pearson, A. P. Pollard and K. Washington as House Monitors. The number of boys in the House has somewhat decreased because of some boys leaving after '0' Levels, and only nine juniors entering the House.

At the top of the House we welcomed Stephen Reed, an American, and we also welcome Stephen Parker and John Wyatt who have come to do '0' Levels.

Although the Grove did not win the Senior or Junior Rugger, both teams put up a fine show. The Senior team (captained by Oliver) beat Manor, then went on to be narrowly beaten in the semi-final 'by Temple. The Junior Team only just lost to Dronfield, their captain, Hamshaw being prevented from playing by a broken wrist, and Kerruish led the team on the field. As a result of enthusiastic play and leadership Oliver received his House Colours.

In the other inter-House competition this term, namely the Chess, we were unlucky and were beaten in the first round by The Rise. The House team was led by David Pollard.

The House was very well represented both on the acting and technical sides of the School play, which will be invaluable for future House pro-ductions.

David Pollard is leaving at the end of term, to go to Christ's College, Cambridge. We congratulate him on gaining his place there and also on his Rolls Royce Bursary, which he takes up with the firm in January. We wish him every success, and thank him for all he has done for the House. Both he and P. R. Haigh-Lumby were awarded House Colours at the end of term.

Finally, we may look forward with confidence to the next two terms, knowing we have an enthusiastic and high spirited House!

P.R.H-L.

MANOR The House has been active during the Christmas term, and although

we lost the rugger we have been well represented in the sports field. The Senior House Rugger team lost in the first round against a strong

Grove team, after a spirited battle. The Junior House Rugger team,

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captained by M. H. Drucquer were very unlucky to lose against Queen's in the first round, and as a result it was impossible to single out any individual player because the whole team played with fire and a good spirit. The Senior House League team, captained by A. P. R. Dean, beat Temple but lost to Dronfield in a close match.

We are well represented in Fencing, with J. C. W. Williams being elected Captain of School Fencing for the year and R. H. Hodgson sup-porting him enthusiastically, the former gaining a fencing Gold Profi-ciency and coming second in the Newcastle Experimental Rules Foil Competition.

Swimming was undertaken this term by the majority of the lower half of the House, with a view to taking the Bronze Medallion and we thank A. P. Andrews, the Captain of Swimming, and J. A. G. Craven, for coaching them.

Other activities undertaken by members of the House have been beagling by certain Seniors and Senior Middles, carol singing for Shelter by a group of Senior Middles, and Squash, with P. Holmes as Captain of the School V and S. R. H. Astley representing the School at times; J. C. P. N. Lightowler and A. F. Harben also gained places in the School Colts VII, R. T. Tasker holding 8th place.

We will be suffering three losses at the end of term with R. M. Cooper leaving us for a place at Clare College, Cambridge, P. W. Davey who is waiting for exam. results, and A. P. Andrews. We thank them for all they have done for the House and we wish them all the best for the future.

P.H.

QUEEN'S At the start of the term, M. G. B. Hepworth (Head of House), M. J.

Black, S. R. Bowen, J. Fender, D. J. M. Judson, M. C. Pearson and P. M. Wright were appointed Monitors. We welcomed 16 new boys, who swelled our numbers to 62.

The House has had a very successful term in all that it has under-taken. The outstanding feature has been an undefeated season on the rugby field. The Senior and Junior teams excelled themselves by win-ning the two competitions, and the League team was also unbeaten. The Senior team, led by J. D. Lovell, defeated School House 16-3 in the semi-finals. The Final against Temple was played in bad conditions, but we managed to score two good tries and won 8-0, The Junior team won the Cup for the third year in succession. After narrowly defeating the Manor and the Rise, we ran in five tries to beat Dronfield 15-6 in the Final. On the School rugger scene, M. C. Pearson (Captain), P. R. Bailey, P. S. K. Crossley and J. D. Lovell are to be congratulated on their 1st XV Colours. We were also well represented in the other School teams.

Once again, Queen's took responsibility for a week's services in Chapel; they were organised by M. J. Black and G. Hodgson, assisted by A. J. Maycock, R. A. Scott and E. R. Walker. There were also several excellent performances from members of the House in the School's dramatic and musical productions during the term.

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At the end of term, House Colours were awarded to M. J. Jones and J. D. Lovell, and Junior House Colours to A. Corser, A. J. Maycock, C. T. Bough, S. J. Warren and P. A. Winstanley.

Finally, it is with regret that we say goodbye to our leavers—M. J. Black whom we congratulate on winning an exhibition at Worcester College, Oxford, J. Fender, who is also to be congratulated on gaining a place at Brasenose College, Oxford, P. R. Bailey and P. M. Wright. We thank them for all that they have done for the House and wish them well in the future.

M.G.B.H.

THE RISE This term on the sports field we have not done as well as we had

hoped, especially in Rugger. The Senior team, captained by C. D. Mc-Ainsh was weak in the pack and too light for the School House pack. The Captain was carried off the field just before half-time but the team played well in spite of this. Nevertheless the final score was 22-3 to School House.

The Junior team, however, excelled themselves. In the first round they beat Temple very comfortably 38-3. In the second round a strong Queen's team beat them 6-3; however, this was considered a good result as we had had some bad luck.

As usual, the House had two members in the first XV. C. D. Mc-Ainsh had his Colours awarded to him for the second year running and R. D. MacLeod was awarded his.

A. W. H. Cooper, S. M. Hodges, T. M. Bloom and P. A. Short were all awarded their Junior House Colours for a good all round effort.

I. A. Gill organised a well supported table-tennis competition to inspire the game within the House. He won the singles competition; A. M. Shepherd and E. J. M. Walmsley won the doubles competition. As a result of this there was a House match against Queen's which we lost. However, interest has been sparked off in this field and it is pleasing to see Risites developing in their usual individual ways.

M. Turnbull co-organised a highly successful School Blues Concert, helped by a few other Risites both on stage and behind the scenes. Some members of the House are engaged in running Radio S which is now thriving.

Apart from the above, the House has, at least a strong interest in all societies, if not a controlling one, and in many School activities including Boating, Shooting, C.C.F., Games Committee, Russian Society, Business Game, Senior Inter-Schools Society and the Data Processing group.

In the Inter-House Chess Competition we are in the Final, being played off next term. We beat Grove in the first round 3-0 and Temple 3-2 in the second round.

Earlier in the term we organised the weekday services in Chapel and readings were taken from Cliff Richard's book, "The Way I See It".

The Rise Society met this term to meet Father Whistler of the Society of The Resurrection; he talked mainly about life in his Society. He came

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to the School at the invitation of two enterprising Risites who met him on a train near London.

In all, this term has been a fairly full and active one for the House. M .G.V.S.

SCHOOL HOUSE Although this long term has failed to bring any silverware to the

House shelf, it has been by no means an unsuccessful term. In the Senior House Rugger, we looked like having a strong team to

defend the much coveted cup. After convincingly beating the Rise, we were drawn against the favourites, Queen's, and unfortunately, after hold-ing the eventual winners 3-3 at half-time, we succumbed to their strength losing 16-3 at full time.

The Junior Rugger team were also unfortunate, after having a bye to the semi-finals, in losing 15-0 to Dronfield.

The House was well represented in School teams; J. T. Morley, A. Gray and J. C. Goodrick being awarded their 1st XV Colours and A. N. Lawrence his 2nd XV Colours; we were also very strongly represented in the 3rd XV, with five members playing.

J. R. Woodcock is to be congratulated on the award of both his York City Fencing Colours and his School Fencing Colours.

During the term the House acquired a TV set for which we are grate-ful to Mr. Craine. It is now resident in study six and is being well used.

Towards the end of term we welcomed a new Assistant Housemaster in Mr. Hamilton who does not replace, but joins Mr. Exham who now rules us from afar.

Finally we congratulate J. R. Williamson in gaining a place at Emmanuel College, Cambridge and say "goodbye" to him and A. Gray; we thank them for their services to the House and wish them all success in the future.

J.C.G.

TEMPLE The monitors were J. R. Lund, A. S. Bowie, P. J. Elliott, G. V. Fisher

and D. P. Rounthwaite. Later in the term, Study 2 was augmented by the appointment of P. A. Lockwood. Mr. Allen succeeded Mr. Kirby as Assistant Housemaster; we hope he enjoys his stay with us. We also welcomed 16 Juniors.

Lockwood was a member of the First XV and gained his Colours. Bowie captained, and Bainbridge, Hall and Robinson played for the Second XV, while the Third XV, with the best playing record in the School, contained a large Temple contingent—Lund, Fisher G. V., Rounthwaite and Young. Mitchell, Heddle, Hornby, Shepherd and Adam also played for School sides.

The highlight of the term was the progress of the Senior Rugby team, inspiringly led by Bowie. Our winning margin of 20 6 against an

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inexperienced Dronfield side was rather flattering and we entered the Semi-Final against Grove as underdogs. But a great team effort in the second-half against the wind resulted in the only try of the game by Robinson, well converted by Lockwood.

Although considered "no-hopers" in the Final by our opponents, it was fate, not Queen's, which proved our downfall. Weakened by the un-fortunate absence of Robinson and conceding an early try, Temple rallied and pressed the Queen's line for long periods without just deserts. Fate again intervened as Bainbridge and Bowie collided and the gallant 131 were only finally subdued by an individual break by Coverdale. Mention must be made of Mitchell, playing his first game at full-back, where he made hardly a mistake.

The Junior team was outclassed and went down 38-3 to a superior Rise side. The Chess team, captained by Bainbridge, also lost to Rise, 3-2.

Congratulations to Bowie on his place at Emmanuel College, Cam-bridge, and to Lund on his place at Balliol College, Oxford.

The House Play next term is Wesker's "Chips with Everything"; we look forward to it, and to your support.

J.R.L.

C.C.F. NOTES During the past year, the Army Board has been reviewing its policy

in relation to the CCF; and although its findings concern Army Sections in particular, they will certainly affect the general Ministry of Defence policy and therefore Royal Navy and Royal Air Force Sections.

The most likely changes will be in Proficiency Training, and already experimental syllabuses are being tried with the object of encouraging more imaginative and more interesting training. The style of uniform is also under review, and changes may be expected in Army Sections.

In a wider field, it may be that membership of the CCF could come to be regarded as a positive part of training for those who seek entry to the regular services, and could thus reduce the actual training time re-quired for former CCF cadets. Such a change, which has only been put forward as a proposal, would obviously affect only a few cadets, since only a small proportion enter the regular services; but the importance of the idea is that it gives some indication of the value that could be attached to the CCF by the Services.

Meanwhile, after a term during which the weather gradually restricted activity, we look forward to outside work in the better weather, with our newly acquired rubber boats with outboard motors coming into use on the river.

Future dates to note: Arduous Training, April 10th to 17th. Army Camp, July 13th to 21st. It is expected that everyone should attend at least one of these activities as part of his Proficiency qualification.

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R.N. SECTION

At the beginning of the Christmas term, fifteen boys asked to join the Section bringing the total strength up to 44 cadets.

The new entry, Nelson Division, worked through an interesting train-ing programme, with L/Seaman Irving taking charge. Twelve boys in this Division have volunteered to visit our parent establishment, H.M.S. Caledonia at Rosyth next Easter. New uniform for all the cadets in this Division should be here for January.

Collingwood and Rodney Divisions continued to work for Proficiency and Advanced Proficiency respectively. Most of the instruction was given by Coxswain Littlefield, C.P.O. Keefe and Lt. Maw. Visiting instructors from H.M.S. Caledonia for drill, pilotage and fire-fighting have been arranged for next term. AB's Young and Gray were promoted L/Seamen.

Our contacts with H.M.S. Caledonia have become much stronger through the efforts of our liaison officer, Engineer Lt. J. Prior, who paid us a visit early in the term. We are grateful to him for supplying our needs whenever possible and also to the Gunnery Officer, Lt. G. Chew, who is responsible for our Advanced Proficiency Examinations.

It was very encouraging to see so many members of the Section applying for Annual Camps next year. Royal Naval establishments to be visited will include:—

Clyde M.F.V. H.M.S. Caledonia. H.M. Boom Defence Depot, Lock Ewe. H.M.S. Dryad—Navigation. H.M.S. Excellent—Small Arms. R.N.A.S. Lee on Solent.

Lt. Maw attended the Conference for Naval Sections, CCF, held at H.M.S. Dryad in November. Most of the agenda discussed we are doing already. One suggestion made was for a new type of "rig" for parade days and for travelling to camp, consisting of : —beret, No. 8 shirt, sea-man's jersey, No. 2 trousers, gaiters, boots (shoes for travelling), negative belts. This was not received with great enthusiasm at the Conference or in our own Section. Most people felt that for all the hard work required to keep the "square rig" smart, this was the uniform which really identified them with the Navy and it should be retained.

J.E.M.

ARMY SECTION Both the Proficiency and Recruit sections were split into small groups

under an N.C.O. for instruction which was carried out during the term. Lt. Bulcock arranged a very successful night exercise with the usual

noises and pyrotechnics that one associates with his CCF activities and the cadets had a very interesting evening.

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R.A.F. SECTION The Senior N.C.Os. for the term were Sgt. Henderson, i/c with Sgt.

Harrison 2 i/c and Cpls. Barnes, Blackburn, Dean, Harris and Rennie. Twenty-eight recruits were provisionally added to the strength.

Cpl. Hodgson who left the Section at the beginning of the term is to be congratulated on obtaining a Gliding Certificate B during the Sum-mer holidays.

On Wednesday afternoons many Senior cadets have been able to obtain as much as 60 minutes Chipmunk flying with F/O Riley at R.A.F. Church Fenton. Recruits who definitely join next term will have an opportunity for this activity.

Cpls. Blackburn and Harris have been building a model hovercraft, and every recruit has constructed a small model aircraft.

P.L.H.

SCOUTS SCOUT GROUP

The Group as a whole has been rather smaller this term, but this has been no disadvantage because it has resulted in a keener spirit. The reduction in the number of Venture Scouts, a large number of whom left School at the end of the Summer term, meant that we no longer tried to run a Venture Scout Unit and we will wait until numbers build up again before doing so. The few Venture Scouts have worked hard and have given regular canoe training to a number of older Scouts in the School swimming baths. This term the Group became the proud possessor of a personnel carrier (an ex-A.F.S. tender), and some scouts, under the benign guidance of P. J. Elliott, have worked on improving it. Next term we hope to construct a canoe roof rack so that we can take parties of Scouts and canoes out simultaneously to make use of more adventurous

aters. K.G.C.

SCOUT TROOP The numbers decreased this term and some 28 members are left in

our patrols. We have tried this term to give an aim to training and 's, I believe, we have done. Progress has been made in the Advanced

Scout Standard and Chief Scout's Award and this has provided everyone with a purpose. A number of troop activities have been undertaken, om canoeing to vehicle maintenance and from a chariot race to an door competition. The end of term Christmas Camp Fire was enjoyed

everyone and made a pleasant conclusion to the term. Progress has been made this term and we are looking forward to the maintenance of this through 1970.

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THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S AWARD SCHEME

During this term we felt for the first time the full effects of the major revisions in the Scheme which took effect from March, 1969. The physical activity programme has been most changed, and about 30 boys following this course at Silver level took tests in the new way. This demands sustained attendance at training sessions (a minimum of six hours) as well as performance in events. It is altogether more demanding than the old scheme, but therefore more rewarding and we are grateful for the help of Mr. Clark and Mr. Hirst (amongst others) in training and testing.

Although four boys completed the "Gold" expedition in fine style in the heat wave at the beginning of the holiday, we have felt for some time that the earlier stages of the scheme are in some ways very demanding upon boys who usually have begun the scheme at 13 instead of 14, the intended commencing age. We have therefore instituted a preliminary year of our own in the School for first year boys, after which they can go on to the Bronze level if they wish. We hope that this extra year will give an opportunity for more communal training in camp-craft and provide an overall view of the scheme in all its four parts, so that by the end of their second year in the School all "Duke's" boys may complete the Bronze award.

Twenty-five new entrants have started the preliminary year this Autumn and have already met a wide range of activities. Mr. Power took us behind the scenes at York City F.C.; Mr. Duncan with T. Fisher and Bavister fascinated us with a canoeing demonstration. The Warden of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park talked about his work there (a meeting at the York Y.H.A.) and Mr. Hamilton spoke about walking equipment—these amongst other meetings this term. Furthermore, every new entrant can now light a primus stove.

Courses continue as in the past for the Silver level, although only Police Training began before Christmas.

During the term both N. J. Williams and J. C. W. Williams completed the Silver Award—our congratulations to them.

P.M.N.

WINTER SPORTS HOLIDAY VILLARS, SWITZERLAND—JANUARY, 1970

The 2nd January found 29 boys and girls from St. Peter's, St. Olave's, York College, The Mount and Mill Mount accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Hirst and Mr. Maw, awaiting the London train at York station. The one remaining member of the party, who had taken the train at Edinburgh, welcomed us aboard and then, en route!

Tube across London, boat from Folkestone to Calais, train to Basle (breakfast here) and then Bex, rack-railway to Villars—these were the stages in our 28-hour long journey which proved tiring to some but was never dull.

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After lunch at the Hotel Montesano skiing equipment was obtained at Datwyler Sport where the proprietor's son was a 1968 Olympic skiing medallist. On the very first afternoon of our arrival novices were gingerly venturing forth on the slopes in perfect weather conditions and more experienced members of the group sought to regain last year's flexibility and skill.

On the Monday the party was divided according to experience into groups of about 7 or 8 for lessons given by instructors of the Ecole Suisse de Ski. The beginners remained on nursery slopes close to Villars whilst the rest took the rack-railway to the mountain station at the Col de Bretaye (1,850 m.). From here "teleskis" transport skiers to the summit of the Chaux Ronde (2,027 m.) and the Chamossaire (2,200 m.). The panorama of alpine peaks was most impressive with giants such as the Dents du Midi, the Diablerets and, over 40 miles to the south, Mont Blanc, standing out clearly against the blue sky.

Unfortunately the weather became changeable and during the week we had heavy snow falls followed by two more crisp, clear days. Towards the end of our stay the Fohn wind softened the snow which turned to ice on the last day owing to a rapid drop in temperature. However, skiing was possible every day and all members of the party benefited from the experience of skiing under different conditions.

Mishaps were few—a cut eye, a cut leg, a slightly wrenched knee—and skiing progress good for all concerned.

Our evenings were usually spent in the hotel where there was music and dancing, table-tennis, billiards and, for those who needed it, quiet relaxation in the comfortable lounge. The other attractions of Villars were sampled by some members, and ice-skating, bowling and curling proved popular.

The staff of the Hotel Montesano (we lost track of all the different nationalities, but can remember Greek, Spanish, Norwegian and Scottish) welcomed the party warmly and took considerable pains to make our stay a happy one. Dinner on Tuesday evening ended with birthday celebrations for one Peterite when the chef (an Englishman!) provided a special dessert complete with firework display. On our last evening we were regaled with the Swiss speciality of "fondue". The party presented gifts to the proprietor and his wife and also to Mr. and Mrs. Hirst and Mr. Maw in the form of a hand-carved cuckoo clock and an enormous box of liqueur chocolates.

All too soon there was the little, red train pulling up outside the hotel. The arrangement of reservations and timing of connections had once more been a masterpiece of co-operation between Mr. Maw and the Swiss Railways. Our 10 day holiday had been marked by the cheerful-ness and responsible attitude of the group which enabled everyone to enjoy the stay. Many of us are already looking forward to Villars, 1971.

J.A.G .C.

PETERITES ABROAD `Minitrek' Expedition to Turkey and Greece, Summer, 1969.

Living in close proximity in a group of twelve for a month was a humbling experience, producing some friction, a little discussion, and a lot of humour. The long haul to Istanbul was a grind, except for Salz-

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burg, Austria, an oasis of medieval castles, streets, beer and people, where Mr. Exham was able to give us a guided tour. Anglo-Germanic relations were not improved by the German border guards, and we were delayed seven hours at the Bulgarian-Turkish border by holiday traffic, which produced xenophobia from the most unexpected source.

We spent three days in Istanbul, amongst the Topkapi palace, Blue Mosque, San Sofia, and the miles of weird labyrinths of bazaars. The Turkish spoke on sight to us, but were really after our money.

Then to Asia, down the Western coast of Turkey, through Bursa, Ephesus, Pergamum, Troy and other places, past camel trains and mad bus drivers and interminable lira-sapping souvenir stalls. Up through Istanbul again and along the Greek coast to Kavalla, and a visit to the island Thasos, which proved for some to be the most beautiful part of all Greece.

Modern Athens was poor and dusty and hot, but the Acropolis and the surrounding old city, the Plaka, was a jewel in its centre. There was some argument as to how long to stay at Athens, but our "Minitrek" driver, David Bouchier, was finally persuaded to leave for England. Back we came through unbelievable Delphi, the maize fields of Yugoslavia, the thickly wooded slopes of Germany, and group singing on the boat, to arrive in York at 3.00 a.m., a day early.

Preconceived ideas of abroad were drastically amended by the trip. The food was hot, the people normal, and the ancient ruins incredible. Occasionally we cooked supper ourselves in camp, but when we could afford it, restaurants were frequented. Breakfasts and lunches consisted of a jam and sardine sandwich and orange drink. The trip was a vivid experience, and cured some of vehicle insomnia.

D.P.

RUGBY, 1969 The bad weather from the end of November contrasted with the

excellent playing conditions in the first half of the term. The 2nd XV showed determination when playing teams of comparable

calibre. The 3rd XV had some good results; notably the draw with Barnard Castle after being 3-9 down.

The Colts teams' season was badly curtailed by the weather, which provided poor preparation for next year, but some individuals showed promise.

Queen's won both Senior and Junior House competitions, but the House League programme hardly got off the ground.

At the end of the term there was a light-hearted "sevens" tournament, played in fog, between scratch teams of O.P.'s, Masters and Boys, won by the most organised seven drawn from the Senior Colts.

J.P.R.

THE FIRST XV As had been expected, the 1st XV had a below average season. How-

ever, up to half-term they played their hearts out, and with a little luck the record would have been respectable. They had the better of the

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drawn games against Bradford and Denstone, and were a shade unlucky to lose, in the closing minutes, a spectacular and hard match to the touring Colston's side.

The pack lacked weight and power, and from half-term met some packs which had plenty of both. As a result, the backs were starved of good ball and distinguished themselves mainly in defence. Unfortun-ately the forward cover was not adequate to the test.

In the pack Goodrick and Willis always went hard; Pollard was a sound scrum-half and Holmes an effective fly-half particularly in defence; Pearson's early promise was not fully realised because of a succession of nagging injuries; at full-back Oliver always had much to do, and usually did it well.

The Old Peterite match was unusual in that it was played on a Wed-nesday instead of the usual Saturday. Consequently the O.P.'s were able to raise a very powerful side which was too good for the School. A knotty and experienced front row plus an unerring service from scrum-half ensured early possession to heavy and hard-running backs, and the O.P.s won 41-9.

v. BRADFORD G.S. St. Peter's adapted better to the conditions with tactical kicking.

Pearson followed up fast to touch down a high kick by Holmes who controlled the play effectively from fly-half. Later Pollard went over from a ruck after a footrush by Lovell had taken play to the Bradford line.

Bradford replied with two penalty goals, but only poor goal kicking robbed St. Peter's of a deserved win. Oliver at full back was outstand-ing, while the St. Peter's light forwards showed determination in nearly matching the heavier Bradford pack whose close support play was a feature of the game.

v. ASHVILLE COLLEGE The Ashville backs handled better and ran with more determination

than St. Peter's, scoring four tries, mostly from St. Peter's mistakes. The St. Peter's pack had the edge in tight and loose, hooker Good-

rick winning much good ball. Oliver was again prominent at full back, while at fly half Holmes

capped a sound display with an incisive break to score. Other St. Peter's players to catch the eye were Bailey at centre, Pollard

scrum half, and Willis, Gray and Lockwood in the pack.

v. DENSTONE The ground was extremely wet, but Denstone provided a new non-slip

type of ball, so play was open. The first half was eventful but scoreless; the Denstone No. 8 knocked

on over the line after a shaking tackle by Lockwood, while MacLeod and Bailey went close for St. Peter's.

In the second half, Pearson was quickly up to gather a sliced penalty to score, while Holmes accelerated through the defence for a try which Oliver converted.

Outstanding St. Peter's forwards were Goodrick, Willis, Gray and Carson.

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v. GIGGLESWICK SCHOOL A drizzle fell throughout the match, and St. Peter's adapted better

to the conditions. P. Holmes at fly-half harried the Giggleswick full back with high and

angled kicks, and once came within six inches of scoring. He received an excellent service from Pollard.

The St. Peter's try came from good loose possession, and a break by Pearson, who drew the cover before passing to Lockwood, well up on the inside, to score; Oliver kicked the goal, and gave his usual sound display at full back.

Goodrick, Gray and Raley caught the eye in a St. Peter's pack which really worked hard to overcome their heavier opponents' eight.

v. COLSTON'S SCHOOL Colston's School, Bristol, on a mid-term tour, pulled ahead in the

closing minutes to beat St. Peter's by 13 points to 11. They scored three tries from pressure close to the line and converted two.

For St. Peter's, Holmes scored with a determined burst after a heel against the head; Lockwood converted. Holmes also landed a drop-goal from 35 yards, and Oliver kicked a penalty goal.

v. LEEDS G.S. During a close first half Leeds scored one penalty. In the second half the heavier Leeds pack took charge, slowing up

St. Peter's heel. Leeds scored one try by putting a forward into the line, and one from a two-man line-out and a long throw-in. They also kicked a further penalty.

Oliver was again outstanding at full back for St. Peter's.

v. AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE After an even first half, the Ampleforth pack began to dominate.

Clever running gained three tries for Ampleforth, two by Lucy and one by Bowie, while there was also a pushover. All four were converted and there was also a penalty goal.

For St. Peter's, Morley scored from a sidestepping run after a well-timed pass by Pollard. Lockwood converted and kicked a penalty. Both fly-halves were outstanding, Holmes for St. Peter's and Reichwald for Ampleforth.

v. DURHAM SCHOOL The St. Peter's backs spent an afternoon of defence in which Bailey

and Oliver were prominent. This would have contained the score, which was only 6-0 at half-

time, had not Holmes and Pearson been reduced to hobbling passengers for the second half.

The Durham pack was quite magnificent in the loose, gaining clean possession with applied power play.

J.P.R.

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SCHOOL RUGBY TEAMS

1st XV—S. W. St.J. Oliver; R. D. MacLeod, P. R. Bailey, M. C. Pearson* (Capt.), J. T. Morley; P. Holmes* (Vice-Capt.), D. Pollard; P. S. K. Crossley, J. C. Goodrick, A. Gray, J. D. Willis, C. D. McAinsh, R. J. Carson, P. A. Lockwood, J. D. Lovell. *—Caps.

2nd XV—M. J. Jones*; A. Rennie*, R. F. Atkinson, J. M. Collinson, S. R. H. Astley; I. Robinson*, P. L. Hall*; P. R. Haigh-Lumby*, N. Barnes*, J. D. Harrison, A. N. Lawrence*, I. D. Raley, J. M. Pearson*, A. S. Bowie* (Capt.), M. W. Bainbridge*. *—Colours.

3rd XV—Selected from: K. Washington; H. W. Houseman, M. G. V. Stephen-son, J. J. Les, K. D. Bowler, C. J. Watson; T. P. Littlefield (Vice-Capt.), T. J. Young; D. P. Rounthwaite, T. Fisher (Capt.), J. A. L. Whittaker, P. J. McMillan, G. V. Fisher, J. R. B. Harding, S. R. Shackleton, R. Ashburn, J. R. Lund.

Under 16 Colts XV—A. H. W. Cooper*; G. A. Hunt, M. H. Drucquer*, A. Corser, M. K. Green; S. P. Coverdale*, R. T. S. Young* (Capt.); R. E. Taylor, R. W. Little, J. A. Mitchell, A. D. Penty* (Vice-Capt.), P. R. Gooder, A. G. Sherriff*, R. C. Parker*, D. P. Atkinson. *—Colours.

Under 15 Colts XV—S. P. G. Muirhead; I. S. Jamieson, S. J. Warren, M. S. Bidgood, T. M. Bloom; A. M. Buckman, W. F. Elsy; C. T. Bough; S. G. D. Kirby, C. D. Pallant, K. H. Sargeant, P. A. Winstanley (Vice-Capt.), D. C. P. Storie, A. T. Vickers, R. N. Kerruish (Capt.). Reserves: A. R. Hornby, P. A. Ramsden and P. M. Shepherd.

Under 14 Colts XV—Selected from: P. A. Scott; P. N. Adam, I. W. Stephen-son, C. F. Baggs, J. C. Cresswell, R. A. Pinder; K. D. J. McCarter, N. Gray; T. J. Ward, M. S. Bruce, R. R. R. Claybum, D. J. R. Eddell, A. R. D. Heddle, M. W. Berry, A. G. B. Perks (Capt.), R. A. Elwen, R. D. Millikin.

SUMMARY OF RESULTS 1st XV Result F. A.

Sat. 27th Sept. Harrogate R.U.F.C. Colts ... Home Lost 5 11 Wed. 1st Oct. Headingley Wanderers XV ... Home Lost 12 30 Sat. 4th Oct. Headingley R.U.F.C. Colts... Home Lost 3 6 Sat. 11th Oct. Bradford G.S. Away Drawn 6 6 Wed. 15th Oct. Ashville College ••• Home Lost 11 19 Sat. 18th Oct. Denstone College ... ••• Away Drawn 8 8 Sat. 25th Oct. Giggleswick School ... ••. Away Won 5 0 Mon. 27th Oct. Colston's School, Bristol ••• Home Lost 11 13 Sat. 1st Nov. Leeds G.S. •.• Home Lost 0 12 Wed. 12th Nov. York R.U.F.C. ••• Home Lost 3 39 Sat. 15th Nov. Ampleforth College ••• Home Lost 8 23 Sat. 22nd Nov. Durham School ... ••• Away Lost 0 26 Sat. 29th Nov. Worksop College ... •.• Home Cancelled Sat. 6th Dec. Pocklington School ... ••• Home Cancelled Wed. 10th Dec. Old Peterites ••• Home Lost 9 41

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2nd XV

Sat. 4th Oct. York R.U.F.C. Colts ... Home Won 28 0

Wed, 8th Oct. Woodhouse Grove School ... Away Won 17 8

Sat. 11th Oct. Bradford G.S. Away Lost 3 5

Wed. 15th Oct. Ashville College ... Home Won 11 0

Sat. 18th Oct. Durham School ... Home Drawn 3 3

Sat. 25th Odt. Giggleswick School ... Home Won 19 11

Sat. 1st Nov. Leeds G.S. Home Lost 3 19

Wed. 12th Nov. St. John's College 'A' Away Lost 0 54

Sat. 15th Nov. Ampleforth College Away Lost 6 9

Sat. 29th Nov. Worksop College ... Home Cancelled

Sat. 6th Dec. Pocklington School ... Home Cancelled

Wed. 10th Dec. Scarborough College 1st XV Away Lost 10 26

3rd XV

Wed. 8th Oct. Woodhouse Grove School ... Away Won 11 3

Sat. 11th Oct. Barnard Castle School Away Drawn 9 9

Sat. 18th Oct. Durham School ... Home Won 6 3

Sat. 25th Oct. Giggleswick School ... Away Lost 3 6

Sat. 15th Nov. Ampleforth College Away Won 3 0

Sat. 29th Nov. Worksop College ... Home Cancelled

Wed. 10th Dec. Scarboro' College 2nd XV ... Away Won 5 3

Under 16 Colts XV

Wed. 1st Oct. Archbishop Holgate's G.S.... Away Lost 0 19

Sat. 11th Oct. Barnard Castle School ••• Home Won 14 0 Wed. 29th Oct. Ashville College ... ••. Home Drawn 6 6

Wed. 12th Nov. Ampleforth College ••• Home Lost 5 14

Wed. 26th Nov. Durham School ... • •• Away Cancelled

Sat. 29th Nov. Worksop College ... ••• Away Cancelled

Sat. 6th Dec. Pocklington School ... •.• Home Cancelled

Under 15 Colts XV

Sat. 4th Oct. Archbishop Holgate's G.S.... Home Won 22 8

Sat. 11th Oct. Barnard Castle School Away Lost 5 15

Sat. 18th Oct. Scarborough College ••• Home Won 14 8

Sat. 25th Oct. Giggleswick School ••• Home Won 9 8

Wed. 29th Oct. Ashville College ... ••• Home Won 12 6

Wed. 12th Nov. Ampleforth College ••• Home Lost 5 17

Wed. 26th Nov. Durham School ... ••• Away Cancelled

Sat. 29th Nov. Worksop College ... ••• Away Cancelled

Sat. 6th Dec. Pocklington School ••• Away Cancelled

Under 14 Colts XV

Sat. 4th Oct. Archbishop Holgate's G.S.... Home Won 9 3

Sat. 11th Oct. Barnard Castle School Home Won 41 0

Wed. 12th Nov. Scarborough College Away Won 14 11

Sat. 29th Nov. Worksop College ... Away Cancelled

Sat. 6th Dec. Pocklington School Away Cancelled

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SENIOR HOUSE MATCHES

School House beat Rise, 22-3. Grove beat Manor, 14-3. Temple beat Dronfield, 20-6.

Queen's beat School House, 16-3. Temple beat Grove, 5-0.

Queen's beat Temple, 8-0.

JUNIOR HOUSE MATCHES

Queen's beat Manor, 8-6. Rise beat Temple, 38-3. Dronfield beat Grove, 8-3.

Queen's beat Rise, 6-3. Dronfield beat School House, 14-0

Queen's beat Dronfield, 15-6.

The following played for the Old Peterite XV v the School on Wed-nesday, December 10th.: —

E. D. W. Fulbrook (Rise 1956-60); J. R. Wood (Queen's 1962-67); B. D. Shearsmith (S. House 1954-59); J. A. Eatough (Rise 1960-65); J. A. S. Berm (Queen's 1962-67); J. A. Bygate (Queen's 1953-59); P. V. Zissler (Grove 1963-68); R. S. Johnson (Dronfield 1963-68); P. R. H. Blackford (Manor 1962-68); R. R. Baldwin (Capt.) (Rise 1953-58); M. T. Bennett (Grove 1963-68); M. B. Wilson (Manor 1952-57); A. Holmes (Manor 1964-69); P. F. A. Shearsmith (S. House 1960-65); K. J. Sargeant (S. House 1964-69).

SHOOTING Shooting this term started in the usual fashion, but was somewhat

altered later by the introduction of "Options". Though on the whole these were advantageous and gave more opportunities for established shooters to practise, they left little time for the first-year boys who con-sequently did not have as much as they wished.

We shot the P.S.S.R.A. leagues again this term, but with little success, the "A" and "C" teams losing all five rounds, and the "B" team two. The divisions are based on averages which have to be estimated before the Summer holidays—ours were too optimistic by about one point per man, and this was the result. The Spring League divisions will be based on sounder evidence.

Individual performances have in some cases fluctuated wildly, in others have been remarkably stable; some individuals have improved greatly, but an equal number have found their average declining, and there is no general improvement. This is a somewhat worrying feature which has so far eluded diagnosis.

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The one brighter shot in the term was in the "Staniforth" shoot, wh the VIII maintained the usual St. Peter's standard with a position of I out of 133 entries.

The following averaged 95 or over in the term's matches: — T. N. E. Bowen 97.1, D. F. Harding 96.5, J. A. L. Whittaker 96.5, M. E.

Bailey 95.6, R. H. Goodwill 95.6. L.C.LeT.

SQUASH For various reasons this has been a disappointing term. One had

expected an increase in enthusiasm following the opening of the new York Club and the arrival on the staff of such a good player as Mr. Nuttall. In fact, the courts have not been used fully, several potential team players have not played enough to make worthwhile progress, and there are also a number of promising players, who, after receiving a con-siderable amount of coaching, have now opted out and have made an early and regrettable retirement from the game.

The 1st V has been P. L. Hall, I. Robinson, D. C. P. Storie, P. Holmes and J. W. Gillgrass, with S. R. H. Astley and D. M. Dempsey at 6th and 7th String. There have been a few good performances by indi-viduals, but the actual match results have been affected by injuries; not once were we able to put out the full 1st V for a match. Hall, Robinson and Storie played very creditably in the Bath Club Schools' Tournament; they defeated Ardingly and Bradfield 3-0, before losing narrowly (2-1) to Dulwich College in the Quarter-Finals. In the Junior Evans Cup (Under 16), Storie reached the third round.

RESULTS 1st VI V. Abbeydale S.R.C., Sheffield. (Away). Lost 1-5. 1st V v. Scarborough S.R.C. (Away). Lost 2-3. School v. Staff. Won 10-6. `A' V v. Ampleforth College. (Home). Won 5-0. 1st VII v. York S.R.C. (Away). Lost 3-4. 1st VII v. Squashbucklers. (Home). Won 6-1. 1st V v. Durham University. (Home). Lost 1-4. Colts VII v. York S.R.C. (Home). Lost 2-5. 1st V v. Old Peterites. Lost 1-4.

D.K.

FENCING The School Fencing Club has again had a very busy and successful

term. The fencing has been dominated by competitions but we have managed to fight a number of matches. We beat a strong Y.F.A. team, which included two former School captains, 5-4. We also beat York University, York Central College and Bootham School. Our only defeat of the season was against Pocklington which we lost mainly due to the inexperience of our younger fencers at the beginning of term.

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The first competition we entered was on October 18th. This was the Newcastle experimental rules electric foil competition which six of the School fencers entered. Only M. J. S. Muncer and J. C. W. Williams survived the first round and went on to reac