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Aberdeen Grammar School Magazine IJrdyear No. 200 (New S,riu 7Jrdyear No. 1 91)

Vol. LXX

No. 2

The Magazine is published under the auspices of The Former Pupils' Club twice during the year, in December and June General

Editor

Rae C. Barton, "·"'·• LL. B., 20 Belmont Street, Aberdeen

Editor of the School Sect ion

Alexander Tait, M. A.

Editor of Obituaries Marriages

Charles Ritchie, ;48 J Jardgate, \berdeen.

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Advertisements

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Secretary of the F.P. Oub

Brian K. Crookshanks, T.o., M.A., LL.n.

2) Crown Street, Aberdeen.

The General Editor invites contributions from F.P.s for the next issue of the J\,faga~ineand reques ts that all cop y, both for him and for the otes Editor, be subm itted by 15 ovemb cr 1967. Readers arc asked 10 support the advertisers, without whose support publication of the i'\1agazint would not be possible

Printed for The Forme r Pupils' Club at

The University Press Aberdeen

CONTENTS Illusuation sSchool Rugby 1st XV School J loekcy 1st XI F.P. Rugby Oub 1st XV Joseph Robert Carry General Section Notes \bout Old l:loys .'.\farriages Comprehensive 1:ducation Book Review The Other Germany Harnessing the Dcnburn Obituaries Entertainments r--otiee School Section School Office-bearer, School and Random J:\otcs Scaff Change~ Bursary Compctmon I louse Notes The School Play Presenting the Prefoct, Music Notes Societies' ~otcs C.C.F. r--otes School Sporting .\ctivities Lower School ::Sotes Scout Notes

F.P. Club Section Club Office-B<--arcrs Presidential Profile .

Allan C. Frazer, \\ .s.

Centre New~ .\nnual General .'\leering Club Accounts Section '-:c'Us New Member s Oub Consuls Club Subscription

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An osltris/c • after a 1ia11re Jbro11gbo11t tb, Afogaz.ine indi,alts that lht F. P. is a mtmbtr of tbt F.P. Club. Th, ytors apptaring in bracktts afttr the name show tbtytars of alttndanct al lht Schoo/.

Dr. Donald Campbell (1908-17) retired recently from medic,tl practice in the Bournemouth area where he had been h, ing for many years. lle was a member of the original F.P. Cricket Section in 1917.

Dr. Torrance Pringle Crosgrovc (19p-54) who graduated in 1960 and thereafter worked at \\ oodend and the City hll~pitals has been resident doctor in Rainbo,,, \ ictoria, .\ustralia for the past three vears. I le recentlv won S20,0 00 in a ~ational Lotterv and celebrated in style by laying on free beer at Rainb 1w's two hotels and throwin g a party for his friends.

John R. Cowper (1910-17) recently resigned as Managing Director of Dund ee, Perth and London Shipp ing Company Ltd . He had given thirty-eight years sen ·ice to the Company .1nd played a prominent part in national shipping affairs. He was a graduate of St. Andrews University, a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Insurance Broke rs and a \fember of the Institute of Transport. During the last war he was on "loan" to the Ministry of War Transport for four years and was awarded the 0.B.F. for services in the planning of the '\ormandv landings. He succeeded his father as General \fanager of the Company in 1947 and was appointed Managing Director in 1963.

Alexander Ian Curr (1907-16) is still in medical practice in Poole where he has been for a number of vears.

John Martin Dalb y (1946-60) conducted his own \\ altz Overture at the first all-Scottish Concert to be given by the Scottish ·ational Orchestra for many years held in Edinburgh in Januar\'. 1 le studied at the Royal College of \lusic in London for three years and won a scholarship in music awarded by the ir James Caird Travelling Scholarships Trust in 1963. I le then studied in Italy for three years with this scholarship.

Jonathan Mahram Daub e • (1951-53), ,r ..\., Han-ard Lniversity, formerly a teacher at \'\ atford Grammar School and then at \fanchester Grammar School has been appointed assistant to the Superintendent, '\ewton Public Schools. ( e\\ ton is a city of almost 100,000 people in the Greater B oston area.)

R. W. M. Downie has been admit ted a Fellow of the Rorn l College of Surgeons of Ldinburgh. I le is a Surgical Registrnr at _\berdcen Royal Infirmary.

Georg e Henr y Dugan Sommerville· (1949-64) recently completed a course at the Royal i\lilitary Academy, Sandhurst and w~is commissioned into the Cavalry in June last year. He is now senmg in Germany with the Third Carabiniers (The Prince of \\"'ales Dragoon Guards) .

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At the annual meeting of the Society of \d\"lic:ttes in \herdcen the follow ing otlicials were appointed· Pr,.rrrf. ... Jam es Br) cc Ess lcmont • (191,-24), ,1.11.1.; Fretmrtr, Alc,andc r Gray · (1910-21); L ,r,m,•1:, James Ed\\ ard Both\\ ell ( 1911 2 ~). ,1.11.1 . ; •Orman J . J. Walk er,· whose death appears in the ( >lmuancs ,, ,1s .dso appointed Sc.:cretar} at that meeting.

Ian Stark Flett' (192~-,7), ,1. \., lus been Di rector of Education for I ife since Juh 1966. I le w.1s pre, iously Dcpuq Chief hlucat1on Otliccr, 1'..1ngsto n-on- J lull and l1.1d been in the education sen ice 111 .\berdeen, Sundcrhn<l, Preston :iml So thport. evill Fraser · ( 1942 1, ,1 ..\., LLU., has recently John George taken up an appo intment as an Assistant Secre tary (Academic) at \ berdeen L, mYersity. He was pre, iously on tlil L<lministr:nhc suff at St. \ ndrc,, s and I dinbu rgh l ni, ersitie~.

Donald Gavin Jamieson (1944-~z.), M.ll., <.tt.n., has ht:en appoin ted Consu ltan t '-.eurolog 1st to the Birmingham Rc_i.:10nal J lospita l Board.

J le gra du .ued at \be rdeen L nivcrsitr tn 1958 with commendat ion and was Senio r Regist rar in Medic ine ("-.:eurology) in D undee Royal In firmary and tutor in '.\ eurologv at the L nt\crs1ty of St. .\ ndrews, Queens College, Dundee. I hs ne,, appotn t ment carries "ith it duties at D udley Road I losp ita l, Midbnd Centre for '-\'euro-su rgen· and ~eurology, Smethwick, Birmingh.tm and I.ow \[idland !~ye I lospiul and other hospita ls in the region.

Douglas George Joss .. ( 19-n-H), has for some time been with a firm of \\ holesale electrica l distributors and subsidian- of Exide Batte ries.. \ fter two years in tht: I .dinburgh Branch, he w,ts promoted to Branc h :"l.1anager of Inverness and 1'.eit h bra nches. \fter a furth er t wo years he was promo ted to Sales Develo pment Manage r for Scotland , ope rating from a Regional oll1cc m Dundee. I !is brother, Garry Anthony Joss (1913-66) h;1s just started an Arts cou rse ar Aberdeen L m,·ersu,.

Gordon Miller M cAndre,, (1944-~ 1 , Scn10r Registrar in medicine at \berdeen Roql l nfirmaq, ,, as admit ted to membership of the Royal College of Phys1C1ans m London at a meeting of the College on 2 '\oyember 1966.

Air Vice-Mar shal L es lie Deane Mav o r (1923-33), \ ssistant Chief of \ ir Stall (Polic} & Planntng), ,us m \berdeen tn '-.0\ ember when he ,mended the King's College Remembrance D a, Scr\'lce and was Re,. ie,\ mg Otlicer at a parade of the Lmversity 0 .1.C. and the 1\ir Squa d ron. J le graduated at Aberdeen UniYersity, entered the R. \ .I·. College at Cranwell in 19;~ and <luring the\\ ar ,,as awarded the \1r l"orce Cross.

Thom as Ian Morrison · (1934-47), n. c., .\.R.r.c., well kncrn n in cricket and hockey circles 1s at pn:sent a Lecturer m Science at Jordanhi ll College of hlucation m Glasgow . I le is co-author of Chw,islry Taku Shape, a ne,, series of four secondary school text books designed to cover the much changed modern chemistry now being taught m seconda ry schools. The series is pro\'ing popular m cotland and

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beyond . .An enthusiastic Ter ritoria l \rmy Officer, he has now taken up the pos t in che new T. and \.C.R. lI Force as Major 2IC153(Jl ) Regiment Royal Corps of Transport (\') at D unfermline.

Andrew Gra eme Nicol (1939-F , ,r.n ., CH.B., a Lecture r in Pathology at .Aberdeen University, has been admitted a membe r of the College of Patho logists.

Derek Ogston (1937-47), a Lecturer in Medicine at Aberdeen University, has been awarded a Travelling Fellowship by the Medica l Research Counci l and is to spend a year at \X'estern ReserYe Lni, ·ersity, Cb eland, Ohio.

Malcolm Forbe s Renni e ( 195 2-65), a second-yea r pupi l at the Centra l Schoo l of Speech & D rama, Swiss Cottage Embassy Theat re, London has won a coveted John Ga lcgood Scholarship. I le joined t he Abe rdeen Children's Theatre at the age of nine years and from th ere went on to the Long Acre Players thence to London at the end of 1965.

John Lenno x Riddell · (1907-16), who was one of the founder members in 1917 the original F.P. Cricket Section, retired from business in 1965, the lubricating oil section of his business of John C. Riddell & Son being taken over by Allan James Pete rs (1920- 30), proprietor of the business of James Jamieson's (. \berdeen ) Ltd .

H erbert Ritchie• (190 5-16), who practised as a Doctor for about forty years in Long Lden, • ottingham, retired a year or two ago and is now living in the Isle of \\ ight.

Hami sh Ru therford " (1920-2.3) retired last summer from Stowe chool and is now living in \\ oherron, Buckinghamshire.

Alastair M eArthur orth"' (1937-50), o.sc., J>11.n., has been appointed to the Chair of Physical Chemistry at Strathclyde Universi ty, Glasgow from 1 September. At present a Lecturer i n the Department of Inorganic Physical and Industrial Chemistry at Liverpoo l University, he spent a year in the L.S.J\ . as a post-doctorate research fellow at the Cnh·emty of outhern California, thereafter being appointed to an I.CJ. Research I ellmnhip at Liverpool Uni,·ersit} in 195 8.

George Steve n (1936-42) has been appointed \ssistant \'icePresidenc and Director of :\1arkc:ting, \lontreal Trust Company. J le was recently elected the first Canadian Director of the Bank Marketing Association for the United States and is also a Director of the Pavilion of Economic Progress at Expo '67. \\ hilst at School he was a boarder at the Gram mar School house \\ here he became house captain. After seven years in the Royal Nayy as a Fleet Air Arm Pilot, he went to Canada in 1950 and joined the Montreal Trust Company a few years later.

Major General Jam es Noel Thom son ( 1896-1900), who went to India as a Gunner in 1927, was once Assistant Maste r Genera l of the Ordnance in Ind ia, has hccn an J\.D.C. to the King, and was heavily decorated for bravery in the lirst World W'ar, now lives at .Meerut, North of Dehli .

Dr. D avid Vcrcl (r9z.5-;z) \\as n:cently elected a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians in London.

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Rona ld A. William son"' (1928-36) has been appointed Personal \ssistant to the :'.\fanaging Director of Eightway Supermarkets, Bristol. Ultimately he intends to open his own supermarket in Scotland with Headquarters in Edinburgh. H.is widespread links are indicated by the fact that he resigned from no fewer than twenty-six bodies with which he was associated before leaving Aberdeen for Wales but he will cont inue as a Director of A. R. Gray Ltd., Mace Wholesalers, '\berdeen and as Chairman of A. B. Chambers, I merncss Ltd., Wholesale Grocers.

Marriages Allan (t947-19(,o).- \t 1--ing's College Chapel, \bcrc.lcen, on 3 ,\pril 1967, Du"lt.AN SnrARI R ,\uA.-., \l.n., cu.s., younger son of Mrs. J.. J. Allan and the late \fr. R. f. \llan, 56 Queen's Road, _\bcrdeen, to \alcric Pearl, \1.A.,only daughter of \tr. and l\tr~. D .. \llan, Grecn-,\crcs, 12 Green Dnve, Inverness.

Andrews 19.is 621. - \t the Registry Office, on 31 '\farch 1967, J~,1Ls GARDLS ,\r,;0R1.ws,only son of .\[r. and :Mrs. T. C. \ndrc\l.S, 2.9 Pamcddcn Terrace, \hcr<lecn, to .\fargarct Rose Moir, youngest daughter of Mr. and \ l r,;. \. Crockett, 72 Great Northern Road, ,\berdcen.

Anton (1936-46).-.\r the Cathedral of Sr. Francis X.\\ 1cr, Geraldmn, \\estcrn .\ustralia, on 24 Deccmlxr 1966, JOHN BrR,-ARl>.\sTo:s, son of the bte \lcxandcr Cider ,\mon and of .\irs. Catherine Levie, 36 Rubisb\\ Den South, ,\berdccn, to Maureen, widow of John Colliage, Rochdale .

Barro n (1951-54).-Ar Stoney"·ood Church, Bucksburn, on 28 December 1966, Roe1 RT GORDON BARR01',*younger son of Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Barron, 170 Hilton \venue, Aberdeen, to Morag Dorothy, only daughter of \ lr. and Mrs. \. C. H. MacRac, 63 Greenburn Road, Bucksburn.

Bruce (1944-46). \t Haddo House Chapel. ,\berdccnshirc, on 4 February 1967, Ros1.Rr Gr.oRGL DAVID BRUCE, only son of Col. George William Bruce• (1915• ) and of Mrs. Bruce, Bicld~ide House, Dicldside, \berdccnshire, to Julia .\lary, third cb.ughrer of Mrs. \X'ilson and the late .\lr. Quentin \'<'ilson, Mangatapu, Bulls, ~ew Zealand.

Bryce (1942-56). \t ~cw Haven, Conn., lJ.:,. ,\., on 13 , \pril 1967, GR \L\lh J'r,-;or AY BRH'I',* 11.~c., r11.o., s,,n of .\1r. and :\1r~. \\'. Bryce, 210 King's Gate, \hcrdccn, to Mary ,\nn, daughter of \ lr. and .\l r~. \. E. ,\ddclson, 77 Seventh \\ cnuc, 1\.c\\ York City.

Byers (1945-47). \t St. :\fary's Church, hies of :,c11ly, on 17 December 1966, WtLI.IAM S·11 WART BvrRs, cider son of the late \V, S. By,rs, l\lillumbcr, and :\frs.

L I. Byers, 48 \X'cstfidds, S1. Albans, I Icrts, to Jennifer Elinbcth, daughter of Mr. and \frs. A . J. Thomas, The Bank, Sr . .\fary's, Isles of Scilly.

Christie (1946-56). \r the Church of :,corland, lnvcrgo1don, on 27 March t967, G0IU)()N EnWARD RA1'KINE CuR1s11F,only son of Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell F. Ch1istic, O ld Colwyn, Denbighshire, m Sheena Macl..cod, cider d:rnghtc r if \frs.

Winifrnl MacKintosh, lnvergordon, and the late Mr. William l\lacKintosh.

Cruickshan k (1956-62).-At King's College Chape l, Aberdeen, on 29 March 1967, ,\usTAtR RONALD C1n;1CKSIIANK,*,1.A., only son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis J. Cruickshank, 84 Gray Street, Aberdeen, to ,\lexandra \1ary, M.A., eldest daughter of Mr. John '-.;oblc, c.A. and Mrs. ~oble, 18 Carnegie Crescent, ,\bcrdccn.

Gibson (1954-6o). \t ~orthfield Parish Church, Aberdeen, DONAT n MAT111r.sor,; Gw~oN, younger son of \fr. and Mrs. John M. Gihson. 4R I lilton Terrace, ,\herdeen, tn Joan .\tary, d<lcr <laughter of Mr. ,rnd \frs. Douglas C,,ok, 66 llrcbncr Terrace,

Aberdeen.

77 Gracie (1949-62).-At King's College 01apcl, ,\bcrdeen, on 5 November 1966, lAN GRACn.; elder son of Mr. and .Mrs. T. Gracie, 12 Ferniclea Crescent, Aberdeen, to Sandra, youngest daughter of J\lr. and l\,Irs. W. l3aird, 63 l.lracmar Place, Aberdeen.

Henders o n (1959-61).-At Mannofield Church, Aberdeen, on 25 .March 1967, Ross RussEl.L lh.NoLRSON, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Henderson, 172 Craigton Road, Aberdeen, to Anne Louise, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William L. Tough, 19 Gordon Road, Aberdeen.

Joss (1947-i4). \t Aberdeen Regisrry Office, on 15 October 1966, Doi:GLAS GEORGI Jms,* elder son of the late .Mr. 'w. L. Joss, ,\.berdeen, and Mrs. M. C. Thow, J:\ew Zealand, co Heather Eileen, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Inglis, Haliburton, Ontario, Canada.

Kelt y (1944-55).-At Court House, Nassau, Bahamas, on 4 February 1967, ROGER FYFE, twin son of the late John J. Kelty and Mrs. Kelty, 14 \\oodhill Place, Aberdeen, to Jean Catherine, twin daughter of the late Mr. Robert Drowning and Mrs. Browning, 14 Garland Place, Dundee.

Lamb (1958-61).-At King's College Chapel, 1\berdccn, on 17 March 1967, RAYMO:-.o JOHNSTON LA,rn,* only son of ,\fr. and Mrs. George P. Lamh, 14 Spcy Road, Aberdeen, to Aileen, elder <laughter of \lr. and \frs. John Grant, 11 Tay Street, Grangemourh.

Law (195 1-57).· -At the Registrar's Office, Aberdeen, on 2 No\'ember 1967, SIDNEY JAMES LAW, son of.Mr. and Mrs. James Law, 72 Salisbury Terrace, Aberdeen, to Margaret Mary, daughter of Mrs. Morrison and the late .\lr. James McGregor, Cairnford, Huntly.

M cKay (1950-57). At Cults East Church on 1 May 1967, RONALD Srr.wART McKAY, cider son of Mr. and l\irs. H. S. MacKar, 171 Springfield Road, Aberdeen, to Alison Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Geals, The Sheiling, .Manor Place, Cults.

MacPher son (1947-53).- At St. Andrew's Cathedral, Aberdeen, on zo May 1967,HARRYl\u.cP11ERSON,M.e., c11.e.,younger son of Mr. and Mes. H. \ lacJ>herson, 6 Sunnyside Terrace, Aberdeen, to Aileen, only daughter of the late Mc. John G. Porter and .\frs. Hilda Porter, 88 Forest A venue, Aberdeen.

Main (1954-Go).-At King's College Chapel, Aberdeen, on 17 December 1967, ALEXANDER NORMAN .\1A1N,* M.A., on ly son of the late Mr. Alexander Main and of .\frs . .\lain, 22 Covcnanters Drive, Aberdeen, to Alison Margarer, }Oungcr <laughter of Dr. and Mrs. R. P. Walker, 43 Codsall Road, Tettenhall, Staffs.

Pato n (1953-Go).-At King's College Chapd, Aberdeen, on 19 May 1967, TIIO'IAS Jo11N GRINDLEY PA'l'ON," M.n ., c11.e., younger son of Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Paton, 21 Harcourt Road, Aberdeen, to Kathleen Anne, second daughter of the late Mr. Sandy Davidson and of .\frs. E. F. Davidson, Banks, Fyvie.

Plowman (1949-60).-At Holburn West Church, Aberdeen, on 25 March 1967, M1c11A£L PLOWMAN,* cider son of .\fr. and l\Irs. Wm. Plowman, 2 Broomhill Avenue, Aberdeen, tn Carol Anne Meik le, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Dale, 57 Holburn Street, Aberdeen.

Skakle (1927-39).-At Bon-,\ccord St. Paul's Church, Aberdeen, 15 ,\pril 1957, Rev. GEORGE ScOTT SKAKLE,* M.A., son of the late Mr. and l\Irs. George Skakle of Cults, Aberdeen, to Kathleen, <laughter of the late Mr. George Dunan and Mrs. Mabel Dunan, r91 Lang Stracht, Aberdeen.

Smith (1946-59).-At King's College Chapel, Aberdeen, on 23 March 1967, JOHN S\IART SM1T11, son of Mrs. Vera Smith and the lace Mr. John \. R. Smith, "Parkvicw", \\'lest Cults, to Gillian Agnes, younger daughter of .Mr. George \.

C'lmpbell, and the late Mrs. G. C'lmpbell, 1 Greenhill Terrace, Dingwall.

Smith (1956-62).-At Aberdeen, on 30 December 1966, \lrc11.AEL s~m11, only son of Mrs. Lena Smith, 234 King Street, Aberdeen, to ,\ilecn Jean, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Dumo Low, 43 Bclgnve Terrace, Aberdeen.

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Comprehensiv e Education As most F.P.s \\ill be aware, Aberdeen Education Committee as presently constituted is committed to implement its decision to promote a one-tier system of comprehensn e education throughout the cit).

The system proposed pro\'ides for the setting up of no less than ten comprehensi,·e locality schools including the G mmnur and the Girls High. It is further proposed that these two schools will become coeducational in ten years' time.

The effect of this cou ld of course only be that the School as we know it, ,, ith its ancient traditions and its important place in the Scottish educauonal system, wou ld cease to exist, to be replaced by a localit) school, one of ten equally uninspued establishments, serving a narrow catchment area extending from the vicinity of Skene Street north-eastwards across the centre of the city. It is further suggested, and this may be of some small comfort, that not even the name "Grammar" would be ret,tined and that the reconstituted schoo l would have some such name as "Esslemo nt Avenue Comprehensive".

The present Secretary of State has indicated his approval of the Comm ittee's proposals subject tO certain reservations having regard to the probable ayailability of public funds and he suggests it may be necessary to consider making more gradual progress towards the intended .final pattern. To this end he suggests inter alia that, pending the extension of the Grammar School for use as an "all through" school, it might be feasible to use it temporarily for that purpose in association with the present Rosemount Secondary School. By adopting this and other suggestions mvohing adjustment of catchment areas and the temporary use of certain existing secondary schools it might be possible to spread beyond 1973 about one million pounds of the capital expenditure invo lved in the one-tier proposals.

The question of cost is an important factor in considering whether the Committee's one-tier plan will eventua lly be implemented. The capita l cost has already been estimated by official sources as five and one-ha lf million pounds as opposed to two and one-quarter million pounds for the alternati,·e two-tier system favoured hy many educationists as pro, iding the best transition from the present educationa l system in Aberdeen and more likely to preserve schools like the Gram mar and the J ligh in as near their present form as possible. It must be expected also that the yearly running costs of the one-t ier system will be correspondingly greater than those of the two-tier. \lready, following the recent local elections the opposition party in the To,\ n Counci l, who are now in a minority of on ly two, have made it dear that they consider the cost of the proposed one-tier scheme quite unacceptable and that the y favour the two-tier srstem. Their objections are not only based on financial grounds. Their spokesmen on the I :ducation Committee have recently attacked the proposed one-tier scheme as abandoning the fundamental principle of parental choice, as causing pupi ls and teachers alike to suffer academically, and as increasing rather than removing social barriers even to the extent of inAating the

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79 price of houses in some parts of the city. They called upon the Committee unsuccessfully to reconsider its proposals.

With the signs of approaching change in the political set-up both local and national, and much as one may deplore the dependency of important educational issues on political climate, it is not unreasonable to consider that the "all out" plan for a one-tier comprehensive system in Aberdeen is by no means afait acco111pli. One can foresee, too, many practical difficulties not the least of which will be the difficulty in obtaining sufficient honours graduate teachers to provide the necessary standard of teaching in the final years of the ten comprehensive schools envisaged.

So far as the F.P. Club is concerned the Execut ive feels it has a duty to do everything in its power to see that the School is maintained as far as possible in its present form, while making all due allowance for necessary change arising from enlightened educational progress.

It is felt that if comprehensive education is to be accepted as part of such progress the destruction of an honourable and ancient institution is surely not a necessary concomitant. To this end a sub-committee has been formed to keep a close watch on the situation so that the Executive may take whatever action may seem appropriate from time to time in the best interest of the School and to liaise also ,, ith the Executive of the Girls High School F.P. Club.

G.Jl.ll.

Book R eview T h e Maki ng of Classical E di nbur g h.

By J\. ]. YtwNcso:--. Edinburgh University Press.

63s. net.

This work of a former pupil of Aberdeen Grammar School is a splendid book, a book for all time. The occasion of its writing is the 200th anniversary of the idea and plan which issued in classical l~dinburgh as we now know it. In 1 n 2 was published a pamphlet Proposals for carrying 011 urlain Public lJVorks in the City of Edi11b11rgh. The city's royalty (within which ran the Town Council's jurisdiction to control trade) had been extended to include the ridge of The Lang Dykes (now roughly George Street) and the opportunity was sought to secure and deYelop it and so relieve the congestion and ruinous condition of The Old Town on the ridge from the Castle to 1lolyrood.

The Proposals were made in the time of Lord Provost Drummond.

Advertisement was made for plans and that ultimately accepted was the plan of James Craig. The principal reason for Craig's success, says the author, is the excellent use of the site. The next eighty years or so saw that plan in many stages and with many vicissitudes brought to fruition, and saw also an extraordinary 0ower ing of the cottish genius-in philosophy, literature and art, and not least in architecture -the expansion of Edinburgh by the bridging of the ravine to the north and south of the old city, the erection of the many fine buildings with which we are now familiar and the growth of Edinburgh north, south, east and west to become a city built upon several hills. Professor Youngson does full justice to an incomparable story. Here is history

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in its most significant form -a portion of the history of Scotbnd in its social dress, told from the grass roots to its full flowering. And it is beautifully told; the interest of the reader never flags; the dralllahs personae come to life; the photography of the illust ratio ns gives vivid reality to the text.

J. A. L.

The Oth er Germany It was quite unexpected; just another letter-however it told me I was being offered a week's holiday abroad at the expense of a shortwave radio statio n, a prize for an en try in a listeners' compet ition.

But the station was Radio Berlin International, the countrv Eas t Germany . .. . And so at the end of last yt"u I spent just over week in the "other" German state, the one "behind the \\ 'all".

From the outset I should explain that I have no party polit ical affiliations whatsoever. The conclusions I reached, then, are as far as possible free fro m preconceptions of any kind.

In the course of these seyen days I was able to see quite a number of things in the republic: the stu dios of R.B.I., the Dresden Art Galleries, a footb all and an ice-hockey match, the former ~azi concentra tion camp of Sachsenhausen (now a national memorial), a performance by the Berliner Ensemble , a dance in a young peop le's club , as well as an apparen tly inte rminable succession of restaurants, pubs (these are open to peop le of sixteen and over and don't close un til midnig ht), hotels, and so on. I was also welcomed into the homes of some R. B.I. staff members, and was able, as they put it, to experience a " real German Ch ristmas"(!) .

The standard of lfring is frankly quite high. I had the opportunity of freely exploring East Berlin, Leipzig, and Dresden; throughout the country peop le are really well dressed , the shops are fairly well stocked, and things are not so expensive as one might in1agine. It is true that certain art icles (T.V. sets, nylon and woollen goods, etc.) are very expensive, but, on the other hand, food is generally not highly pr iced, and books , records, rents, etc., are cheap.

But of course many outstanding problems face the country. There is a serious housing shortage, and the older flats are not att ractive; as yet priva te cars are not common; bureaucracy is a harmful failing; and there are some rather weird smaller shortcomings. Still, they are not afraid to face up to prob lems.

Most of all, howeve r, I was impressed by the people I met. I found the young people especially interesting, which is of course only natural in my case. In their outward appearance they are surpr isingly similar to us in Britain; at a dance in Berlin one would not need much imagination to feel quite at home. British pop-music is of course immensely popular, and many songs are performed in Lnglish.

Jn spite of the great handicap of not speakin g German, I was able to con\'erse extensively with a number of young people. It is indicative of the misunderstanding prevai ling in the modern world that 1 was to some extent surprised to discover how closely their hopes and fears

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corresponded to those of people at home. The desire for peace is obviously deeply and sincerely felt: how could things be otherwise among people who have rebuilt their country quite literally from the ashes of war? However, there are differences too: the almost universal anger aroused by the American actions in Vietnam, a solidarity based not only on passive sympathy but also on active aid, and certain basic differences in political outlook are obvious examples.

"All right -s o you ca11 call Wilson a fool, but that's not freedom! ... o matter what the speakers on Ilyde Park corner are allowed to say, they can't change anything in your country .... " It certainly cannot be said that \\'e were able to agree with one another about everything, but I must admit that people there seemed to speak their minds with an engaging frankness and honesty.

During the holiday I also saw the Berlin Wall. This is an unpleasant symbol of the division of the world today which would require an article in itself. The East Germans, too, wish that it could be pulled down, but, they argue, such a thing is not possible until the situation in Germany is normalised, until the existence at least of their republic is recognised.

Although I have certainly not exaggerated the standard of well-being in East Germany, I suppose that many people m.'ly be reading this with - let us say-a certain amount of scepticism. To such people I can only give one piece of advice: go and see the country for yourselves, but be ready to leave your preconceptions there before you return!

After I reached home and settled down, as I thought, to sleep for about a week, I could not help reflecting: although it is true that the republic is very far from perfect, that some attitudes and methods of approach there may be wrong, perhaps for most East Germans citizens life holds more hope, has a deeper, more definite meaning than for us, perhaps, in spite of everything, the country may prove to be truly worthy of the traditions of German humanism it claims to represent, worthy of the proud name by which it calls itself: the German Democratic Republic, the first peaceful state on German soil.

BRUCE YOUNG, Upper VI

Harnessing the Denburn Cryptic reference \\ as made in the last issue of the .\Jag11zi11c to some scheme or project that was being hatched in the Technical Department. In the last few weeks curiosity has been further whetted as it became clear that the project was concerned with the Denburn; more accurately it seemed to be in as well as near the Denburn. Boys were to be seen at that part of the burn just below the School where it cascades down in what may be described as a series of small waterfalls.

They brought varied pieces of hardware, some simple, some, to the lay-eye at least, rather complex; they measured and adjusted, brought ropes and pulleys and slung into position articles of machinery after a style that reminded us vaguely of those official films showing the Royal Marines in action. There appeared on the bank alongside, a

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well-found garden shed which was put together with remarkable speed and efficiency. It was all very mysterious .

In simple fact what we were seeing were two engineering projects undertaken with a specific educational purpose-to give Senior boys the opportunity to use the workshops in a more adult way than the normal metal·work course allows, and by investigating the application of the underlying theory do someth ing to bridge the gap between Schoo l and industry. There follow accounts of the two projects written up by the boys who mainly comprised the two teams working on them .

The D enbum Hydro- E lectric Project Our part of the project was to design and build a turbine, able to produce about two horse-power. Small scale experiments were carried out by first using a wooden wheel to try and gauge the torque. From this, it was decided that an 18-inch diameter wheel "·ould be suitable.

The second experiment was conducted with an aluminium wheel of 1 8-inch diameter and \\ ith a width of 3 inches. This \\ heel had four hlades set at right angles to each other, with a gap near the axle to allo\, the inward Aow of water to fall on a second set of four shorter blades, which would absorb the remaining energy from the water and turn the flow to fall awav from the wheel.

By now, we were beginning to learn something of turbine design, \\ ith inlet and outlet ang les to the blades. About this time, we learned of a "Baoki Turhine" -and in t his connection we would like to thank \fr. Latham the librarian of Gordon's Institute of Technology, who obtained for us an American publication with reference to this patticular type of turbine. This Banki Turbine, which is suitable for low heads of water, is little known in this country, and this seemed as good a reason as any, for our adopting it. The turbine is cylindrical in form with rectangular blades parallel to the axis and attached to circular end-plates. A slight curvature on the short width of the blades provides inlet and out let angles. Theoretica lly, if the \\'ater impinges on a blade at say four o'clock, then the inward flow of water will be directed by the outlet angle through the \\'heel to give a second impulse to a blade at seven o'clock. Perhaps this whole idea is not so far removed from our aluminium wheel. \Ve developed quite a :;nack in forming production lines to make the pins for holding the blades in place on the sidcplates, and also in the forming of the blades themselves. In the latter, brute strength prevailed for the bending of the eighteen 3 x 1 inch blades. These completed, the end-plates had to be divided accurately to hold the blades. Throughout this whole operation precision was necessarily the watch word.

Having finally assembled our turbine, we started our preparations at the Denburn. To increase the flow into the turbine, we utilised six lengths of hose pipe, each with a 3-inch diameter, ,, hich we found did not supp ly sufficient speed for our turbine.

After further thought, we constructed a sluice in the form of a metal chute which was successful in providing an effective flow of water at

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IT11musi1~f!.the Dmbum high speed, an<l which had also an exceptional driving force. l3ecause the speed of the generator was too slow to produce electricity, pulley systems were installed to overcome the lack of power. Our motto at this juncture was, " half a volt, half a volt, half a vo lt onwar<l . . ." .

We now produce from twelve to fifteen volts, and once the pulley systems work to capacity, the required voltage will be obtainell. The powe r will be used to heat and illuminate a shed at the side of the Denhurn.

D ..., rn McDoxALn, VrCTOR \'f. C11.oci;:r-011.o, A1ExANm'R J\. l\kCoxoc1nE, ,\LExA,01::K G. S,11111 Heat Pump Projec t One of the projects undertaken this year was the building of a heat pump. This is a <levice, used in central heating, whereby heat is removed from a constant supply, usually a river, and dissipated as heat in the building. For demonstration purposes, we decided to draw heat from the Denburn to heat a small garden shed.

The heat pump works on exactly the same principle as a refrigerator.

Freon is a substance, which, like ammonia, is a gas at normal pressure but, when compressed at steady temperature, is liquidised. In the heat pump there is a reservoir of liquid freon, which supplies a throttle valve with gas. By means of this valve, the pressure of the gas is vastly reduced, thus reducing the temperature to several degrees below zero. This cold gas passes through pipes immersed in the burn, and since the water is warmer than the freon, heat flows from the burn to the gas. When this gas returns to the plant it is fed into a compressor, which, by increasing the pressure, increases the temperature of the gas. Now the very hot gas is fed into a radiator where, hy means of a fan, it loses its heat to the surrounding room.

To help us build the plant we wrote to L. Sterne and Co. for advice. \X'e shou ld like to thank them not only for their assistance in the design, but also for their Yery kind offer of equipment which we grntefully accepted.

Exams being behind us, most of our time was taken up in forming the copper piping in the burn connecting the components. The success of the heat pwnp will depend on the power which our colleagues can obtain from their hydro-electric scheme.

Jom1 B. SMnn RonERT L. TRAIL J\..'sTHO:-!Y

J. ~fILLER

The con1bi11ed projects 110w a1i•ait ji11al aefj11stme11ts, b11t preli111i11ary nms show that what we hau aimed al can be achiet•ed. The u•aters of the Denb11m will have been hamurtd to prodl(ce tlectrical energy and Jhe11 the same mergy ,md to withdrau.1 heat fro111 the u.•ater- so111ethi11gfor nothi11,e,1 and the bl(rt1 still flows 011 through the dm.

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Obitu aries D onald Martin Ball (1910-14) died at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary on 16 November 1966, aged sixty-seven. During rhe First \\ orld \'\'ar he served in !'ranee\\ ith the 4th Batrnlion Gordon Highlanders, 51st Division. llc \\as wuundcd in 1918 and discharged in May 1919. Later he was a poMman (higher grade) with the G.P.O. Alexander Ca mpbell Brand s .. (192i-27), M.A., 1.1•. 0., died in \\.c>Odcnd llusp1tal earlier this year, aged fifty-six. , \fcer graduating at Aberdeen Uni\·ersiry he was apprenticed to another well-known city advocate, the fate John ,\ngus. Later he joined the firm of J. & G. Collie and l:x:came an assistant with them before the war. During \X orld \"X'ar I I he reached the rank of captain m the Royal \rtillery.

At the end of the war he returned co the same firm but entered into partnership in 1947 to form Clapperton and Brands. He was a keen salmon fisherman and was also interested in the work of the Friends of J..ingscac flospital. I lis son 1s '\orman Campbell Brands (1944-)6) and his panncr Ronald Lee Mackinnon• (1931 '4-1) is c:irrying on the business.

Alexa nder William Bru ce (1921-30) died at Brampton, Cumberland on 20 \pril 1967, aged fifty. He is survived by al\\ in brother Ldward Strachan Bruce (1921-30).

Gilb e rt Courage* (1910-21) died on 16 .\ lay 1966, aged sixty-two. I le emigrated to c~nada in 1929 where he was in the tobacco business until 1940 when he joined the Canadian .\rmy. He returned to Aberdeen in 1947 and set up business asa licensed grocer opposite the School in Esskmont .\venue. Pour other brothers also :mended the School. Arthur Courage* (1905-12), OaYid Courage (1903-11), Robert Gordon Courage· (1908-19) and William Hay Courage (1907-q).

Geo rge Amos Cooper (1918-25) died in Torquay in December 1966.

Andrew Forbes David son (190)•15) has died at Kmg f'.dward \ JI Hospital, .\1idhur,t, Sussex, aged sixty-seYen. lie passed through the Royal .\filttary College, Sandhurst, and served for almost thirty years with the Indian .\rmy, achieving the rank of 1.t.-Col. He also served \\ ith the nrm disbanded Probyns Jlnrse Regiment before retiring twenty years ago.

Peter D iae k * (1904-9), M.A., o.n., died in Edinburgh on 4 May 1967. llis first charge was at Grantown-on-Spey tn 1919 and thereafter he was a minister nt Forfar and Kilmarnock before going to Glasgow in 1937. Tic was School editor of the .\tagaz,i11tin 1908-9 and editor of Al11ta Maltr in 1912-13 whilst at .\berdecn University. He was appointed co the Colonial and Continental Committee tn 193), bcc.tmc \'ice-Convenor in 1943 and Convenor in 1946. He retired from the convenorship in 19l rand his later charges were Pollockshaws \\'est Church, Drumook P.uish Church, and he was minister at Park Church, Glasgow in 1957 when he recei,·cd the I lonnrary Degree of Doaor of Divinity at Aberdeen University.

H ar old Watt Duffu s• (1908-14), n.sc., died in a nursing home in \bcrdeen on 19 January 1967, aged sixty-six. A civil engineer and at one time Resident .\tanager with W'illiam Tawse, Contractor, he was one of five brothers who attended School.

Only one brother now survives - .\lan Alexander Duffus* (1900-11), \l,n., c11.u,, o.P.11., who is now retired and living in Surrey.

J ohn Grant E lmslie* (1904-13), M.u., C:H.B., died suddenly at Poresterhill on 3 January, 1967, aged seventy-one. He graduated at \berdcen University tn 1920 after havtng served as a surgeon probauoner in the Royal Navy aboard Q ships and torpedo lx)ats. He was in general praetice in the city for forty years, retiring in 196o.

During World \'<'ar II he served as a T .•\. officer with the llth Scottish General l lospital m the Middle East. He rose to the rank of \1ajor and was \fentioned in Dispatches. A keen sportsman, he captained the University .rugby and cricket teams and gained full blues in each sport. Ile was for many years a prominent member of the Royal Aberdeen Golf Club. His son is John \lcxander Grant Elmsl,e.

James F orga n Grant* (1889-99), o.e.F.., .i.n., c:11.n., died at Bexhill, Sussex on 24 December 1966, aged eighty-four. lie graduated in 1906 and served with the

Obit11ories R.A.M.C. from 1907. During the First \X'orld \X'ar he served on a hospital ship and in .Mesopotamia before going co Central Kurdistan \\ here he was Mentioned in Dispatches in 1918 and awarded the 0.B.E. (Military Division) in 1919.

Will ia m Geo rge Hur ry (1899-1900) died at Porcsterhill on 22 December 1966.

He was a partner in the firm of Hurry & J\tcPhcrson, Wholesale Grocers.

John Arthur Low (1898-91) died in Aberdeen on 14 December 1966, aged eighty. He farmed at Mains of Kincorth, ;\berdeen.

John Mortimer "' (1923-27) died in Woodend hospital on 24 March 1967, aged fifty-six. He was appointed local manager in Aberdeen of the National Employers' Murual General Insurance Association Limited after thirteen years service with the company. He became a Fellow of the Chartered lnsurance Institute in 1948 and was appointed President of the Insurance lnstirute of Aberdeen in 1954. A keen cricketer, he ga"e up active cricket in 1962 after many years service with Aberdeenshire Cricket Club, where he was Honorary Secretary for seventeen years. In his long connection with the game he not only played for Scotland on many occasions buc also held office as President of bmh the Scottish Counties Cricket Association and The "orthern District Cricket Association. He was a member of the Oub Executive Committee from 1956 and Vice-President until increasing ill-health forced him to relinquish the post last year.

Ronald John Reith (1921-26) died at Westminster Hospital, London, on 14 February 1967, aged fifty-nine. He graduated n.sc. in 1932 at Aberdeen Univcr~ity and was employed by the Department of .\griculture.

D oug la s Montg om eric Robin son (19s 5-61) died on 5 i\larch 1967 at .Monrovia, Liberia in an air-crash. He spent three years at the 5cott Sutherland School of Architecture before going to Nairobi two years ago as a film cameraman . H e had travelled throughout the world on assignments for the British l nformation Office and had cornered a new market in airobi by taking Americans on safari and filming them as the) hunted big game. lle had just returned from such a trip and '1\--as returning from Rome-where he had collected a new camera to cover the Liberian President's birthday celebrations when the crash occurred.

Robe rt Scarth ~ (1910-12) died m Orkney on 18 May r966. When the First World War broke out he was a Lance Corporal m the 4th Battalion Gordon HJghlanders (T.F.) and scr\'ed for a lime tn Flanders. In 1916 he succeeded ta the estate of Dinscarth, Finstown, Orkney, and in 1919 he was gazetted znd Lieutenant Gordon Highlanders. In the Second World \X'ar he was one of the first Home Guard officers appointed in the Orkney Islands. In 1943 he was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (0.8.E.) and was made Lord Lieutenant of Orkney in 1958.

Willi am Philip Selbic * (1901-6), \l,C., ,i.s.P.., \I.A., died at Bath on 7 April 1967.

He was an honours graduate in ,\rts of both Aberdeen and Oxford Universities and was commissioned into the 8th East Surrey Regiment during World War I. He served "ich distinction in France, was wounded in 1918 and was awarded the M.C. In 1920 he joined the Education Corps and served with them until 1947, achieving the rank of Lt.-Col. Latterly he was commandant of "-.ing Geo rge's Royal Milita ry Academy in the Punjab and was club consul for India (Punjab) until his return LO this country in 1947. He was made an M.B.E. in 1938.

N orman John Jamie son Wa lker • (1893-1902), M.11.E., M.A., LL.D., died in 1\bcrdeen on 14 March 1967, aged cighty-r:wo. He gained the M. \. in 190s, the B.L. in 1908 and the LL.B. in 1910. For a time he worked in legal offices in the city before being appointed secretary, cashier, faccor and librarian to the Society of Advocates in 1934. He held the appointment ar the time of his death although latterly he had gi\'cn up the librarian duties. He was also an hon. sheriff substitute. A former secretary of the N.E. Arca Savings Committee his work in connection with savings was recognised in 1956 when he was made an M.13.E. He was also session clerk of Aberdeen's South Church. Mr. James Bryce Esslemont* (1913-24), M.B.E., B.L., speaking for the Society of Advocates paid this tribute: "It was with deep

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sorrow and regret that I learned of i.\lr. Walker's sudden death. In his capacity as secretary of the Society of ,\dvocates he was known to all the members of the legal profession. His kindly disposition and pav. ky humour endeared him to all who knew him and in his passing we feel we have lost a much esteemed colleague and friend."

William Telfer Walker (1919-24) died at Ilclensburgh on 7 ~ovember 1966, aged fifty-nine. During the war he scn·ed with the R.A.F. as a control officer in Britain, North Africa and Corsica and a~ a \'fing Cnmmandcr continued in the postwar years with the 36o2 Fighter Control Unit Royal Auxiliary Air Force with H.Q. in Glasgow, and was commanding officer when the unit was disbanded a few years ago. A banker by profession, he first joined the Union Bank and on amalgamation transferred to the Bank of Scotland where for many years he was Chairman l>f the Dank Staff Association. An active cider of St. Columba Church he gave valuable service for fifteen years as church 1rcasurcL For a number of years he was on the Comminee of the local Unionist ,\ssociation and the committee of the Second \X'ard. He was one of four brothers who attended School, Robert Jackson Walker (1916-21), Daniel Jackson Walker• (1918-22) and Horace Walker (1922-28). All four were at one time Patrol Leaders in the 9th Grammar Troup of Scouts.

Special E ntertainment s

otice

The attention of all members is drawn to the circu lar enclosed with this issue of the Magazi11e regarding the Annual Hall and Dinner. In view of the increasing costs of sending out this circular, it was decided two years ago by the Club Executive that adequate notice of these functions would be given if the circular were to be sent out with the June issue of the ,,Iagazfne every year.

You are therefore requested to preserve carefully the circular (which is the only intimation which will be given) until you decide to submit your application for tickets to PmLIP N. LoVE, Advoca te,~ 8 Dee Street, Aberdeen . In addition you should note these dates: Annual Dinne r in the School Hall on Thursday, 19 Octobe r 1967.

Annua l Ball in the Beach Ballroom on Wednesday, 27 December 1967.

011/y members of the F.P. C/11b v,qy app(yfor tickets.

School Section Schoo l Office-be arers Prefects Jom; H. DuGUID (SrnilJ1' Prefect) BRUCE A. K.ruL (Deputy Srnior Prifm) GORDON f. R . .A"DERSOS DOUGLASS. U\' TNSON BRIAN A. MURRAY RAYMOND A. B1NNl.iR RuARAmn D. MACKAY EWEN F. N. R.ENN1 1.; KllvTN C. CARTER DAVID M c DO NALD MrC HALL G. SHAND RAYMOND B. F. CLARK BRucE M. McLA C IILAN ALAN SrMPSON

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JoHN B. SMITH DAVID M. F. TAYLOR GEOFFRl!T WILKINSON GRAEME M. WILSON GRAHAM R. S. WILSOs

EDMUND MAY ANTHONY MtLT .l'R LEsLIE A. MORRI SON CoLTN R. MUNRO

House Captains Byron Jo11N B. SmTu Keith RAYM01'U B. F. Cl.ARK

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Dun A. M.ORRISO" Melvin

BRUCJ'

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Rugby Caplair,

BRU CE A. KnL

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ANTHONY J. M1LLLI\

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\LAN SIMPSON

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L ESLIE A. MORRISO N

H ockey Via-Captain

WILLIAM S. URQUHART

Swimming

c. SMITH

Via-Captain

GRAHAM GooD

Cricket BRUCE A. KEIL

Vitt-Captain

Athletics Captain

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MI C HAEL A. I NGLIS

T enni s Literary and Debati ng Society Pruidt11/ DAVID M. F. TAYLOR Stcrttary

R1c11ARO J . M. HAmLTON

l'rtridtnl Secretary

Jo1rN E. McINTOSH HuGH R. McLEOD

G. E. N'oRDROOK

Vice-Prmilrnt

DA\IU

Trtamrtr

M1c 11Ar.L FUTCIIER

D ramatic Socie ty Via-Pruidmt Trtaiurer

Jons H. D uGuro .ALtSTAIR D . ScoTLAND

Cade t Force

C.S.M.

Jorn-. H. D uGum

Edi tors of the Schoo l Sectio n M1CHA l!L FUTCHl!R DAVID M. F. TAYLOR

DONALD G. SIMPSON GRAHAM Y. TYRRELL

School and Random Note s The result of a poll held amongst the staff to determine the most popuhr object in the School last term: a small black spores-car with a Dent in the rear.

* * * The practice 6re-drill held this term inspired the happy thought that the School might actually catch fire. In the event of such a stroke of luck, what cherished objects would be rescued from the blaze? Black Jack, the one-eyed belt that stands up by itself; a bag of chickenfeed or a bunch of gipes; a bag of pandrops; a jar of drowned rubbers; and the staff room kettle . ... Big Deal! * \'i!ith the departure of sn many of the "1e:1chcr,-of-old" w c feel th.u it would he safe to say that some of the fizz, or at lease some of the froth, has gone out of the Grammar Schou!.

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This term th<: J.,,c1I Hi,tor~ Socil.ly h:1s fultillcd an ambitiou, pn,grammc .111d justly has r~-ason m be proud of that achic, cmcnt. It h 1s recorded the history nf the Spa Bar, the Blue I.amp, the '\cpcune, the lblmoral, the .\looring-,;, the .\farischal, and many other locals.

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The Tcchnic.11 Dcp.1r1111ent, in conjunction with Briti,h Railw:t}'> :tnJ the rain gods, has launched an attempt to harness the deluge of sc"agc which hurtles under the front I.twos. \ llickcring torch bulb spells success, but hopes for p<mcr cn<JUgh to electrify the fence around the Janny·~ g:irJcn have gone up in smoke. * Being n:1turnlly cunous about the gl1ttcr-lilled world of the movics, we asked sevcrnl of the staff what their favourite films were: \fr. Stewart said "Call l\lc Bwana"; the nflice-staff-"School for !'>c.~ndal"; Mr. Will "Room at the Top"; Mr. Corbett thought "Luck)' Jim", but he said he hated "The Fall of the House of 'Cshers' "; Mr. Ktng "Goldfinger"; the Gym staff "C~rry on Scrmming" and "Cury on Rq.;ardlcss"; :\.Ir. :\.kLeod decided "Those J\lagnificent \fen in their I'lying .\lachines".

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It is proposed to construct, with the co-operation of 1he Tcchnic.~I Department, toll-booths for both ends of the Sixth Year corridor for use at intervals. The money collected will be used to provide armchairs, ashtrays, a coffee-machine, and a onearmed bandit: failing that, a litter-bin.

I say, I say, l say, what is the connection betw·ccn the maths department and fixed odds? new cars( ?) * * ,\nd finally a word to the music staff ... it's not so much the organ we mind, it's more the chattering of the monkey and the clinking of coins in the tin cup.

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Staff Change s There 1s no unusual thing now quire a lot of coming and going to record, so it is all the more pk-asant to begin \\ ith a change that entailed no transfer from ourwirh the School, a SrafT change in which the only geograph1c.1I mo,·ement involved was the ekvation of the principal geography master. Mr. MeNay was appointed Deputy Rector nf the School IO succeed .\l r. J3rown on the lauer's wrnsl:uion to Grangemouth. It 1s a promotion that was as widdy welcomed as it is well deserved. Mr. Mw.,ay has alrcadr given some twenty years' scr\"icc 111 the Grammar Schon!; in that time hi, natural force seems n111 m have abated one jot, while the years, taking nothing from his Jicrtness of body and mind, have '.ldded the authority that comes of succ-cs~fulexperience. In classroom, corridor and games field his mcisn·e voice-"of ample power to chasten and subdue" -and his decisive energy have been continuously in evidence. One knew where and for what .Mr. McXay stood; one knew where one was with him, and nnc knows it sti ll, for he 1s all of a piece. It comes as no surprise, thcrcfnre, to find that he has already made h is rn.1rk un some of the modes and manners of the Schnol. :::,rnffand bovs will combine in this fnrmal act , .f congratul.iuon anti ,, ish him a long fun her ,t:1·y here.

Departures . . .

Perhaps the lisc of teachers who have left School since bst December or who will be lca"ing at this term's end is not as long as we feared it might be. There is consolation of a sort to be found in cumpararivcly small numbers; but the list contains the names of men who have given to their departments and t0 rhc School as a who le a quality of service or an attitude of mind that we would do well tn remark with grarimdc and to remember as things to he emulated. They are qualities nor readily measurable, obvious but diflicult co define: perhaps a caca1n panache, in word or in act inn; a conviction of the importance of value; out\\ ith the narro\\ code of Schou); a poise, even an aloofness that betokened an inner certain[)·; a quiet willingness to listen and to help. These epiphanies, some ob\'ious, some no1, "en: in our midst daily for quite a number of yc;trs. We do,, ell tn remember them gratefully.

Mr. David Ander son left in January to be principal teacher of Geography in Ohan ll 1gh School. M r. Dona ld Maca u l:,y following in Mr. M urphy's wake moved a liulc \\estward to the post of \lodern Languages :\faster in Summerh1ll Secondary School, a position that will become increasingly important and demanding, as Summerhill is one of the schools to be gi\cn full comprehensive status in the city's new educational plan. Mr. N o rma n Kin g will be going much further westwards in the summer time when he will cross the Atlantic to take up an appointment in \X mnipcg 111 the hl-art of Gnada. It is a far err from ,\berdcen and the affairs ro which \lr. King has given so unstimcdly of his time and services. Canada "ill profit again, as it has in the past, from the many-sided experience that Scotland provided, the versatility that Scotland has helped to nourish and the independence of mind that was once a conspicuous virtue of our ~orth-East corner; it will profit, indeed, from all the qualities that our c<Juncry so much needs, 1·ct so often turns away from, preferring 10 espouse that drab and vinegary goddess "Gnniness". W'hcn Norm.in King leaves a brightness will have fallen from the air. And Mr. Rona ld Hen so n has had to accept the compel! ing argument of ill-health and retire before he attuned what had been his heart's wish-the completion of a full forty years' teaching seine, the last of them in the Grammar School of his nmivc Aberd een.

David And e rso n joined the Primary Department of the School in January r955 and moved over to the Geography Department in the Secondary School in December 195 5. 1t was not long till his pleasant personality had made him one of our most popular members of Staff. He interested himself in all facets of School life and did sterling work as business manager of the Dramatic Society, and was closely associated

Aberdm, Grnn1111ar School Afagazine with the Hill Walking Club, the Photograph ic Society and latterly Lhe Film Society.

Ile was also a keen games man and did much good work in the School rugby and cricket sections. There is no doubt, though, that his main impact was through his subject, and his work in the Geography Department left no doubt that, soo ner or later, some lucky school would get him as a head of department. !\fany of his pupils went on to take H onours in (;(:ography at the University and remember, gratefully, the care and patience he showed in their preparation and the sympathy that he always had for the poorer pupil. He will be badly missed in the life of the Gramm.~r Sch,>01 but we wish him all that is good tn his new post as Principal Teacher of Geography in Ooon lligh School.

At Easter, Mr. D ona ld Macau lay left to take up an appointment as Principal Teacher of French in Summerhill Secondary School. He was v,.;th us for what is considered in these days of rapid staff turnover a very long time--<1lmost twelve years. During that time be had become recognised as a many-sided personality 111 the School. 1-snr only was he senior assistant in the French and German De(Y.lmnenc, but there were few aspects of the School's activities in which he did not "dabble" to a greater o r lesser degree. Some of the spheres of activit)' Ill which he will be sorely missed were, to name but a few, the staff choir, the swimming pool, the hockey pitch, the Regensburg link, the Jlill Walking Club. To all he did Mr. Macaulay brought a cheerful air of hustle. 13cing a native of Inverness be preserved in full measure that qualiry known as llighl:ind charm, and however busy he might be, managed to remain unfailingly cheerful in his relations with the pupils and his colleagues. With his long experience of reaching languages in the Grammar School, Mr. Macaulay will be a great asset to Summerhill in its progress towards full comprehensive status. Although he himself has gone, we rejoice rbat his connection with the School is not yet entirely broken as his two sons remain as pupils in the Primary Department .

When, after thirteen years service, N orman Klng leaves Grammar to take up an educational post in Winnipeg, the School will lose not only a talented teacher but a delightful personality.

Graduating from Aberdeen University in 1949 with an Honours Degree in Economics, Mr. King came to Grammar in 1954 to teach General Subjects but an increasing interest in History led him to rake an external degree from London University in that subject, and it is in the Hist ory Department that he ha~ worked since 1955. To the subject he has brought specialised knowledge in the economic field and an enthusiasm for politics; both of which 111terests have recently provc<l invaluable when Modern Studies was intro duced as a branch of the Histor y Depart• ment's work. Mr. King's political aspirations were, of course, not confined to the theoretical-he conducted two distinguished campaigns for the Liberal Party in the Aberdeen area. A large group of boys within the School who, for several weeks exhorted us to: "swing to King" bore ample testimony not only of .Mr. King's popularity but of the political enthusiasm he has engendered among the pupils liberal s and non-liberals alike.

The essence of Norman King's charm is that he treats both colleagues and pupils with equal courtesy and breadth of understanding. For more than a decade he has produced plays for the Dramatic Society and he, more than any othe r, has established that rapport between pupil and teacher for which the Society is justly noted. To direct a cast of more than fifty boys is a task which demands dedication, kindness, tolerance and imperturbability. 'orman King has all these qualities and many more.

Members of Staff will miss his informed conversation and jovial company; the pupils wi ll miss his eloquence and his unfailing sense of humour. \X"e wish the whole King family well in Canada.

Mr. Ron ald H enson. This last year has been a sad and bitter one for Mr. Hens on, for, as has been already said, ill-health has compelled on him the decision to retire before he had completed the full teaching course. It would be a hard

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decision for anyone, harder perhaps for Mr. Henson than for most, for he more than most teachers was dedicated to the practice of the classroom and to the advancement of his pupils; his life, removed from the daily communion with the life of the School, will seem, for some time at least, co be a reduced and lesser thing.

Mr. Henson retires as a Principal .Assistant after a t\velve-ycar period of service in the Grammar School. But this was not his first teaching experience in Abe rdeen .

Far from it. In 1933 he taught tempora rily for a term in this School; no teacher now serving here can boast of so early an acquaintance with it. Then after a shore divagacion to a boys' school in Weybridgc he returned in '9H to .Aberdeen to teach first and briefly in Rosemount School, and then till 1941 in Torry Intermediate School. Service with the R ..A.F. took him co Orkney, London and Egypt, and afrer the war he elected to live and teach in London, till in 1955 family reasons brought him back to Aberdeen. He at that juncture combined the pos ts of D eputy Head and Principal Engli sh Master in Broomfield School, Woolwich, the consummation of twelve years' varied work in different Lond on schools. Since that t ime until this last year Mr. Henson had devoted his best energies co the Grammar School, and patticularly to the English Department. Formal in his manner, precise in his scholarship, witty in speech, balanced in judgment he thought primaril>• of the welfare and success of his pupils. They were, in turn, required to be diligent in study, and orderly in writing and in speech; they acknowledged his justice and his dedication; and the~• came eventually to bless him for al I his labours. It was fitting that with this record (telescoped as it necessarily is) of devoted service to education in and beyond Aberdeen he should be given one of the two Principal Assistantships created for the School some two years ago.

Of course there is more than this, as a man is more than a teacher. Mr. Benson's words come with a particular auchoriry when conversation touches on the drama. ,\s well they may, for from his student days he h.15 been actively concerned in production and especially in acting, and he has, of course. seen, read and thought on many plays. Particularly on Shakespeare. The writer of this note can recall him in Flecker's "Hassan" in the very early thirties , and in 1962 in Shakespeare's "Henry VIII", where in the part o f Wolsey he took a long and last farewell tO all that greatness. The poise, the manner and the voice that we so well know arc natura l to Mr. Henson, yet they obviously owe much to his experience of the stage. Some people have found in his occasional aloofness examples of a too self-regarding dignity; 1t wou ld be nearer the truth co say that he was sheltering behind a device, a shield to ward off a too easily assuming "bonhomie". Mr. Henson is a wircy man and a scnsiti,c one, and sensitivity must sometimes find in wit a weapon th:11 is tempting to use, but while his wit was sharp and sometimes barbed, it was never poisoned.

Staff and boys will join in wishing him a fair measure of health so that he may enjoy the present and look back also on a stretch of years that has brought so much benefit to others and fulfilment to himself.

Some teachers have made the briefest stay in the School. Mrs. Cra m er resigned from che Modern Languages Department at E1ster; while Mr. Stewan of the same Department has accepted the offer of a teaching post in Canada tn which country, after spending some reaching time in Germany, he will add his own lustre after the ~ummer vacation. Mr. McKilli gan after a yc:1t in the B1ologv Department will be sailing in the other direction to .Australia, there tO teach or to undertake research as opportunity offers.

Mention should also be made here o f the departure in October last year of two valued masters, Mr. Smith of the Physics Department and Mr. Grant of Mathematics. The Commercial and Technical Colleges to which they went obviously exert a strong pull; they promise more advanced work, they pretend to a higher status and rhcy gi,c more mnney. What they g,iin, other~ in the prevailing cnnditions of scarcity muM lose. The blunt truth is that thuc arc not enough good teachers 10 go round.

./1berdee11 Gra1111J1ar School ~Magazine . and Arrivals Mr. Ja m es D . Gelly, ,r.A., nrv.r.o. was appointed to the headship of the Geography Department made ,·acinc when J\fr. l\lcrs:ay became the School's Deputy Rector. By birth and upbringing Mr. Gclly is an Edinburgh man, schooled in Edinburgh at Boroughmuir and an honours graduate in Gec,graphy of ics University; and till now he has taught exclusively in the Capital first in Broughton School and more reccntlv a~ principal Geography master in rorrester School. He comes to the Grammar School with a fine reputation; and already his modest demeanour and his quietly firm speech suggests that in ~lr. Gell) the School has gained a just and sensit i\'C teacher; a man knowledgeable and observant who is concerned for the proper advancement of his subject and his pupils, and who will marntarn the high standing of the department to which he falls heir. One may reasonably suggest that che appointment nf .l\lr. Gell) from Edinburgh to succeed Mr. l\1c'\;ay who, if not of Glasgow is not all that fat from it, makes for a nice geographical balance.

Mr. D. C. Murray , ,r ..~. joined the same dcpanmenc in February co succeed Mr. Dand ,\ndcrson. He is of more local origins, ,1 pupil of Mackie \cademy. ]merest in both earth and air, led him to study Geography, gain a flying scholarship,, hile at school, join the Lninrsiry \ir Squadron; and. after graduating with honours in Geography in 1964, co join the R. \.P. as pilot. Lar trouble, dcvclnpcd when flying jets at high alcirudes, invalided him from the Service. Seeding for teaching he qualified at ,\bcrcleen College of I .ducation and now after a hricf spell in Glcnrothes he comes to the Grammar ~chool. "-ot surprisingly .\lr . .Murray is rmcrested in acro-modellmg, and en this .1dds ski-ing; possihlv the C.C.F. and the Ski Club ha,·c him already in their sights.

Mr. David J. North cro ft, ,1.A . came to the ~chool in January as ..\ssistant :\faster in the f"nglish Department .. \!though his accrnt betrays southern origins he has lived most of his life among the distilleries of Speysidc and \\as a pupil of :\bcrlour H igh School, Banffshirc. In 196.1 he graduated with a First Class Honours degree in English at \hcrdccn l.ni\'cr,icy, \\3S .1 major prizeman of his year and winner of che ,·cry valuable Lucy Scholarship. He now ukcs up hrs first teaching appointment ,1ftcr t\\ o years of postgraduate research at Peterhouse, Cambridge. \lost of hrs spare trmc at the moment, is spent in an effort to comp lete his thesis on the modern novel, hut he dn.:s confoss to much enthusiasm if lictle ability for cricket, ccnnis and badmrncon.

Promoted teachers arc vcr} often required t•>assume their new dutic, in the middle of a teaching term or at some juncture in the scho lastic year when it is often difficult and sometimes imp<>ssihk to find permanent subsmmcs. The School has been fortunate chis last half-,ear, \\ hen faced "ith such situations, that ,r was mainlv able to draw on thc temporary sen rccs of men and women qualified by trainrng and cxperitncc to take over. i\hny dep .1rtmcnt, ha,c benefited from such services. ~Jr. James \\ ilsnn in .\lachcm.tt ics and :\Ir. Greig in Physics have helped in a very ,·ulncrable sector; in Lat in \ l r~. Holme, and l\lr. Gibson, the latter noc long rcmcd from that most hnnourahlc position. principal Cla~sics master of Rnhcrt Gordon's Collc~e; in French :\li<s Gersh and Mrs. Robertson ban: taken over the classes of \fr, Cramer :md \lr. \fac.rnlay; and \frs. Dent cap.1bly served 111 the Geography dcpanmcnc. \nd, to conclude mu,icall,, .\lr Inglis h:1s helped to nil the gap left by Mr. Fca's departure. The ~chuol \\ould wish to thanl.. them onc and all.

The Bursary Competition This year again the School can find great comfon in the award list of the Aberdeen Univer sity Bursary Competition. Richard Hamilton is first Bursar of the year, and from a publi shed list of sevent y-eight award s , se venteen pla ces were taken by Grammar School boy s . Again, as last year, it is pupils on the Mathematic s-Scien ce s ide of the Scho ol curriculum who ha, ·e gained the greater successes, in both number and placing. Thi s obvi ously is very signifiC!mt, though significant of precis ely w hat it w ould not be easy to define; but at leas t it may suggest that there is a great deal of mmhematical and scientifi c talent still to be drawn on in this part of the country.

The list of awanh gained reads thus:

Richard J.M . Hamilton l John B. Smith 7 Graeme K. Spiers 10 Edmund J. May cq. 16 Bruce Young 34 Colin R. Munro 37 John I. Reid 42 D avid J. Leverett cq. 47 John H. Duguid l I D avid R. Cormack eq. 52 Roberc L. Trai l eq. 56 David :\1. F. Taylor 58 Donald R. L~monc eq. 65 Graham R. 5. \\ilson cq. 67 Alan Simpson 71 \\1lliam R. Burnett eq. 77 Ian G. Duncan.

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Richard Il amilmn's success brings a particula r pleasure. In winning the p remier awa rd for himself and incidentally for the Schoo l, he is adding to a great tradition , fo r his father, Mr. Gilbert Hamilton, was, like Richard, a dux of the School and a First Bursar, as was also his uncle l\lr. W. i\. B. Hamilton. \'fc woulu heartily congratulate all the boys concerned.

House Notes Dun The following v. ere elected as officials for the Summer Term: Jlouse L'kt-Captain, Geoffrey Wilkinson; Crid:et Captoi11, Alan Prosser, Viu-Captai11, Joh n Thompson; 1tblttiu Captain, Leslie .\. Morrison, Vfrt Captain, Geoffrey Wilkinson. l n the imer-housc rugby compe t ition, the H ouse was beaten by a more experienced Keith team; the hockey Xl also failed co retain the Hockey Cup. Jn the first of this year's main sporting events, the School Sv. imming Gala, our swimmers arc tu be cong ratulated on their fine performance when, after a closely fough t contest, they emerged champions.

A strong H ouse team expects t0 hold off any challenge in the ,\thlctics Sports and 1f the enthusiasm of past years is retained, the House will not uisgrace itself in either of the cr icket competitions .

L liSLIE A . c'lioRRl>ON,

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Abmken Gra1J1111ar S,hool Magazine Keith

A successful H ouse rugby season was capped by winning both the fifteen and seven-a-side rugby championships. Although the standard of play lacked somewhat in finesse throughout the tournament, our strong senior XV remained undefeated.

The hockey team suffered from a lack of experienced players, but under the able captaincy of Tony Miller and aided by a few "utility" players we managed co finish second last.

Fine performances by our younger swimmers enabled Kenh 10 take second place in the gala, an achievement which augurs well for the future.

Our prospects of recording successes in the athletic field must lie with the Middle School since the other houses have an abundance of athletic talent in the Upper School.

I am assured by the cricket captain that we have every chance of success in this field, especially in the <evens'.

RAYMOND B. F. CLARK, II0111t Captain

M elvin T o dace, this has been one of our less inspiring years, having relinquished the swimming trophy in the Easte r term, a contest in which we expected to do much better. However, contrasted with our failure in the gala, we experienced relative success in rugby by finishing runners-up in the Malaya Cup. The same tale of woe is to be related as far as our hockey players are concerned, and despite finishing bottom, most of the games were hard fought and despite lack of skill and experience in the team, their performance was admirable.

The possibility of our gaining any major honours would seem to lie squarely on the shoulders of our athletes, although our cricketers may surpass all expectations and repeat their success of lase year.

BRUCE A. K£1L, Ho11s1 Captai11

Byron .\s wa~ expected, our hockey team won the inter-house trophy. Unfortunately, ou r hopes for the Senior Rugby cup were dashed by a narrow defeat by a srrong Keith team.

This year's summer activit ies show great promise. \X ith a strong cricket team we hope to succeed in all three competitions, \\·bile I am sure that our athletes will do their best for the house.

Jo11N B. SMI r11, House Caplai11

The School Play Since I first began to attend the Grammar School plays, I have been repeatedly impressed by the high standards of acting md production which have been attained by this amateur and youthful Society. When one considers the large, and often inexperienced casts, which arc invoh ed, the success of the. e productions seems all the more creditable. This year was no exception.

"Armstrong's Last Goodi1ight" by the Yorkshire playwrighr, John Arden, tested the Society to the full. 1t is a difficult play, a story of intrigue and treachery set in the Scotland of James V. One of the pr incipal difficulties in the acting was the portrayal of the subtle diplomacy of the brilliant Sir David Lind;a>•, and his skilful yet ircacherous handling of John Armstrong, the troublesome border laird. This was not made easier by the fact that the play is written in a "kind of Scottish dialect" which cleverly imitates the tone and sryle of Sir David Lindsay's own writing, particularly in his play "The Three Estaces". However, Bruce Gardiner, who had

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c, limited pre\'ious acting experience, pl.tye<l the pan of Sir David with intclligcnc scnsitiv 1ty and, above all, clarity. 1t was a notable p.:rfurmancc. .

The President of the Society, John Mclmosh, played the pan of John .\rmstrong part, lle had the physical presence and ebullient personality well suited for the an expressing the roguish humour of the character in a manner which brought apprecia tive response from the audience . arc Apart from the intrigue and subtle diplomacy presented in the play, there on the many momen ts of action and violence. The success of such scenes depended skill and ability of everyone in the cast, particularly on the younger members, y whose enthusiasm and energy helped to create a forceful realism, particularl hanged. and betrayed is .\rmstrong John where pby the of climn the successful at Other notable performances in the play included I Iugh McLeod as ,\lcxander and he .McGlass, Lindsay's secretary. His voice, though sofr, was clearly audible, was interpreted the characte r quietly but forcefully. Another performance which caught lie .

Ihangdist Protestant the as Hamilton, Richard of tkut was outstanding made the spirit and fervour of the early reformers excellently. Mention must also be of David .Malcolm, a younger member of the cast who promises to be a valuable refreshactor in futu re productions. As clerk 10 the Scot's Cnmmis.ionen. he gave a ce. pcrfom1an ing and lively the It would be wrong to conclude 1his criticism without a special tribute 10 played "ladies", William Bario\\, Craig Clunas, John Buchan and Keith Pirie, who their pans, if not al\\':lys convmcingly, at least with enthusiasm and courage. rc The stage set, though simple, was very practicable, and the spirit and atm,1sphe of the play were captured by the striking hackcloth of two armed warriors painted

by Michael Inglis. the As a whole the play was lively and never dull, and the teacher associated with success. its by rewarded amply felt have must nt manageme and production

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Presenting the Prefects J ohn H. Dug uid . John, who is known as "~o. 1" in accord.1ncc with his pmition, the air hrmgs to the Ho"tf, every ThuMay, a military bcctring "which he tosse• m whkh and catchc~" (Thank you the Goon,), and a comnund111g usl of bngu.1g.: clearly d1stingu1>hhim from his k s,as.

"Drcst in a little brief amhority." Shakes!)l:.ue Bruce A. Keil . . \n ardent sunworshipper, Bruce is ever in sc.irch of irs \\.lrmini; he rays, and in consequence keep, well in with the Geography Department, "ho, maintain~, hold the key to the matter. Is captain of 1,1 XV and even played occasionally bcrween injuries. Cardsharp and demon darts player.

"Bah ... ah ... ah l" B. \. K. ".\II kunds<>me men arc slightly sunburned." Spike Milligan after Paul Robeson th s Gord on F. R . Anderson. Gordon 1s a quiet-spoken, mild-m:mncred lad, but .1nd 1, XV 1sr the fin rugby Plnycd prefects. frllow his b} him against held not is after captain of the znd XI. .\ lects a member o f the opposites"• in the "Pharo," School. Rennie acrs as chaperon. "\X'e wedded men live in sorrow and care." Chaucer ed R aymo nd A. Binne r .. \nothcr Vth y~-ar prefect, Raymond has had a distinguish 1,1 himmuch very himself keeps generally, but, cards at loses career as a batsman, self. ".\mong them, but not of them." Byron his Kevin C. Cart er. Kevin is an athlete through and through, and even gives up another in lies however, fame, to claim one His courses. holidays to go on training field- he bc:it Gee at table-tenms !

"Those athletic brutes .... " Dryden

A /,erdem Gr11111111,1r Srhool •\lt1.f!.t1z/11e Raym ond B . F. Clark. Ra1 mond atkcrcJ .1 kinky pair ol ,pcct,1cles half-" ay through the term and became known ns "Windows". Played for 1st XV when he got up in time. I Lis the u-,c of a spritcl)' Imp "~ ich he dri,·c, with the clan nf his illustrious name akc.

"Blessed are the sleepy, for they shall soon drop off" N 1ctzschc M.ichacl Futchcr . Known as Phrcd bccmsc 011 one will bcltcvc I ucher. I .rMwhilc pn.:t, and blues gmtarist, unttl he is told to shur up. ,\ctually play chess seriously and clam,, to kno\\ some of th.: rules. 1'.dits. "\Vhich of you b~• faking thought can add one cub11 unto his stature?" :\lauhc,, vii. 27 "Life's too ,hort for chess." H.J. Uyron Alan Gilmour .. \ttained full-colours for his p,:rfmmanccs on the hockey fieldhe plays quite well too. 1las been seen unde r a pall of smoke at the back of I !is .Majcsn 's in Le, in~on 's company. Dispute rage a tn the source. " \t the game's end we shall sec who gains." George I Icrherc Dougla s G. Grant . "~fuggins" sings for the 1st XV and plays in the choir. lkspectaclcd and soft of voice.

"In the ink of our sweat we "ill find it yet The s ng th it s fit for men l" F L. Km•~.lcs Richard J. M. Hamilton . Richard 1s a mathematician and makes full use of his wide knowledge in drawing graphs of h" card lr s cs. Runs the .\berdccn Branch of the Young Libcrals. ,\mazes his fdln\\ prefcc1s by dm,.ning a bottle nf milk in one gulp-unfnrtuna1cly, ht: has not )Cl \\orkcd out how co retrieve the bottle.

"Sir, there is no crying for shed milk: 1hat which is past cannot be rccall'd." .\. Yarramon W. Robert Hut cheson . Rah is a •ccmingly pleasant bd and highly moral by n uure. I .mharra,-.cs (, s fcllo", by gyraung m .1ccompammcnt to imaginary pop "Let ta, he moral. I.et us contemplate cxiMcncc." Dickens D oug la S. Le, inson. Dc,ugl ,s bas a tas1c for goc,J jazz. Of1en 10 be <ccn in the undergrowth of J lazlchcad Golf Course looking for lost balls. " \bovc the pitch, out of tune, and off the hinges " Rabe la is Ruaraidh D. J. MacKay. Signs himself Rory because he cannot cope with the other spellmg. \ \trong silent type whn n.-ads profusely ... and Dostoicvcsky. The only fifth year prefect\\ ho rushc, off at 4 o'clock every night-destination unknown. \\"e can only gue , that he is impatient tn cc her.

"J wish only to read that hook it wnuld have been a disaster to omit."

Emerson David McDonald . This 1/011/-hcartedfellow is a keen swimmer, and has received a\\ ards n l.1fe-s:1, ng a an adunced level of proficiency. \\ e would like co dispel the run,our th.1t Olvc never goc• to classes-we w·ould like to, but ... "l can sw im like a duck." Shakespeare Bru ce M ..McLachlan . 'Tci.rb :\kl.ngalan" or even "\fcGonogall"-institutcd sk, outtngs " th the I l,gh School, but sp,:nt most of bis time play mg cards in the bus. """" he has the audacity to clutter up the ceremonial llowffie couch with multifarious items of skiing equipment, as their usual quarters are taken by stacks of unpaid hills. He carries on a long-standing feud wnh .\ndcrson over an affair of the heart.

"Small debts arc ike small shot; the) uc ratcling on every side, and can scarcely he escaped without a wound; great debts arc like cannon, of loud noise but little dang< " '-lm ,d Jnhr "

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Edmund J. M ay. Less senile than is perhaps suggested by the colour of his hair, J dmund is a keen partic ipant in hill-walks and ski-outings. Helps run the R. \J . section of the C.C.F. "~[} hair is gray, but not with }cars, 1'o r g rew it white Jn a sing le n ight \s men's have grown with sudden fears." Dyron Anth ony J . Miller. Tony 1s the skipper of the 1st Hockey X I and a keen phomgrapber. I le artenc.lsengineering classes m comp.my with Smith to impart his superior knowledge to his teachers.

"You arc s,, witty, profligate, anc.l thm At once we think 1hee :\11lwn, Death and Sin." Young Leslie A. M orrison. Renowned for athle tic activities, like bashing the floor with Rennie, Leslie 1s a tower of strength and vitality-o r at least so he says. Has been known to attend H all, though only on a F riday. Throws darts about eve rywhere and anvwhere and at kei l.

"I le is a <ccond Hercules." Themistocles • Colin R. Munr o. This year's resident cynic, Colin is a classical scholar of repute.

In fact, G. \I. \'<'ilson's Latin Highe r depends on his ability to teach the subject.

Plays cards and darts for money ... invariably wins.

"Why should we stnvc, with cynic frown To knoc k their fairy castles down?" Eliza Cook Brian A. Murray . The quietest sixth year member, l:lrian has the unfailing habit of nc,·er being arounc.1 whcr. he 1s wamec.l. E,cchangcs b1Uet:.-,fouxat \'\'ill c ,nccrnmg Photographic society maneu. Has a passion for buses! "llc is as quiet as a lamb." William Langlanc.l E ... en F. . Renni e. The brother <•fan old campaigner, Ewen dc,cl o1><;c.l the art of bouncing on h1, heac.l earlier in the term, but had to gi,·e this up a, it tended w affcc1 his memory. J\ccomp,rnies Anc.lerson to the " Pha ros" at 4 o'clock, but the clientcle c.lon'c like it I "His ambition is to sink, To reach a depth profounder still, and still Profounder, in the fathomless abyss Of fr,11)." Co"·pcr Michael G. Shand . ;\like runs 1he Bac.lminton Club as a cmcr for ,1) meecin~s \\ ith \ lbyn and St. \leg,,. Tends co go 10 all his classes though he skip, P.E. periods on "official" excuses. Claims 10 be the only blind full-back in Scoclanc.l.

"Better be blind than 10 sec ill." Herbert Alan Simpson . " \l oaner" propped up the 1st XV during the winter and cum plained mccssanrh '-ow he skipper, the 1st XI much to his disgust. People like co watch htm pla,· 1st--OfT-the-board chess. They hope to see him lo.cl "Can you make no use of you r c.liscontcnt?" Shakespeare John B. Smith . !'armer John from Tn<ch is unique. Ile likes Phy ic '?! Ile is hd1cved to be a paid lackey of " Pri,-atc Lye's" photographic staff after the appearance o f several mcrimi11at1r;;snaps, taken o f his fellow prefects skipp ing cla~>CS. " \ hc11er farmer ne'e r hrush' d dew from lawn." Byron David M. F. T aylor. David is Prc<1dent of the Literary and Debaun!l Society and a fiery oracor. I h story 1s his main passion, but rumours of less serious interests have c.logged his progress through the School. Mention of her has been known to rouse him to v iolence, but only on occasion. Edits.

"L1ttlc other than a red -tape talking machine \nd unhappy bag of Parliamentary eloquence." C.ulylc "The re is no true orator who is not a hero." I mcrson

Aberdee11 Gran1111ar School i\[agaz/ne Geoffrey Wilkinson . Geoff passed his driving rest in mid-term and two days lacer w11s w11lking again Luckily the car suffered only minor damage. Holidaying m Switzerland at present, much to the disgust of a certain maths master, no doubt. \thktically inclined.

"I look upon Switzerland as an inferior sort c,,f Scotland." I ady Holland Graeme M. Wilson. The names by which this small, freckled prefect is known .1rc very unkind-though accurate. I la, links with Albyn, so he m~intains, aod 1s often to be seen running out the main-gate at lunch-time, eyes a-glmer.

"There he goes on his toes, \>here he goes nobody kn1rns." Anon. "lam. out of the ladies' company, like a fish out of the water."

Thomas Shadwell Graham R. S. Wil son. A tall fellow, Graham nude attempts early in the term to launch a British Beach Boys Fan Club and ever since has been hounded by irate c,c-mcmbcrs demanding refund of their subscriptions after a premature liquidation.

His taste in pin-ups shows more discrimination than his nameake's. Driv es as dra~ter ... in his dreams.

"There was a man \X ho made a lx,3t To s.~11away \nd it sank." J. I'. Donlc.n)

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Much of the year"s music making so far has been connected ,, ith worship. The Fc<ti\'al of Nine Les•ons and Carols, held on 10 December in Beechgro,·e Church, attracted the usual large and appreciative congregation, and O\'Cr 100 boys rook part On Sunday morning, s .March, l\>o bus loads of boys <et off for Edinburgh.

Herrick Bunnq, the ori..inist of St. Gilct< Cathedral, had invited us to take part in a ser ies of recitals entitled '':\fusic in St. Giles" .. \ week earlier, a v1s11 hy Gordonstoun Schoo l had packed the cathedral, and we wondered if the absence of a cello-p laying Prince would mean that we would not have so larg-= an audience. In the event, there was a very large attendance, including a fair numb<:r of former pupils now residing in Edinburgh .,.-ho were delighted that 1heir old School wa• taking part in the <cries. The half-hour programme consisted of 1hree modern works, Martin Dalh\ 's "Lauda1e Dn nunum" .,.-hichhe wrote for us in 1<)6s, two "H~mnsin popular style"' hy John Gardner, and :!\falcolm \\""illiamson's "Procc~ion nf Palms". We have used two hymns from this last work at morning assembly recently in an attempt to bring more variety to the kind of music sung on these occasions. For the same reason, at one recent assembly the orchestra played for the singing of the hymn, in an arrangement we used during the scn-1cc which followed our recital in St. Giles.

Besides playing for the hymn<, the orchestra also played the opening and closing voluntaries, and the choir sang an anthem. The clergy of St. Gile, were very kind in their praise of our performances, and we were asked to repeat 1hc two Gardner hymns - surely a mnst unusual thing to happen during a church service, hut indicative of the genuine appreciation of our efforts. Several former pupils had travelled to Fdinburgh to take part either in choir or orchestra, and we were very pleased they could help us.

The Spring Term series of Friday lunch hour recitals trx1k pL1cc as usual. \~'e had visits from the Unhersity Chamber Music Club, who played for us a Borodm String Quartet, and al•o from the choir of \berdeen Academy under their conductor, Mr. James Reid. Perhaps the must unu,u .11 recital was one of music for double bass, given by our two Nat ional Youth Orchestra double bas~ players,

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Kenne1h Carnegie and Graham Robb. Mr. Tom Devine devised the programme, and not only officiated at the piano but also composed an attractive piece especially for the occasion. The prog rammes have at times had a rather "with-it" flavour, includ ing such intriguing titles as "Frolic in Be-Bop Major" and "Eine kleine Beatlemusik", but other more serious items included notable performances by Oiristopher Brown who gave a recital of cello music, and i\(ichacl Thomson who played Capel Bond's Bassoon Concerto with the string section of the school orchestra. \ [emion has been made of t\vo of our 1':ational Youth Orchestra members . We were also very pleased when Christophe r Brown and Alistair Robe r tson were awarded places in the orchestra. T o have four boys from the same school in the J\.'YO is good going , and all four deserve our warmest congratulations.

Our more recent efforts during rehearsals have been concerned with preparation for our forthcoming visit to Regensburg.

A party of over 120 will set out on 30 June for that city, and a full report of the visit will appear in the next issue of this Magaz.ine.

D.H.

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L i terary and Debating Society This year the ~oc1cty has not only managed to maintain its,~ ide '<"artetyof deba1es and high standard of speaking, but has also greatly increased its scope with three promising innovations.

The first is the Aberdeen Union of School Debating Societies, an organisation embracing the six Senior Secondary Debating Societies in Aberdeen. Formed on the initiative of our President, it has already shown its \>'Orth as a liaison between the Schools by organising a teach-in on education, and also a dance.

The second experiment is a revue, written and presented by members of the Society.

If ic proves che success char the Steering Committee hopes, n may well sec a pattern for similar presentati ons in the future.

The chird is a Debating Competition for Senim Secondary Schools, sponsored by Aberdeen Junior Chamber of Commerce . It will nol he held this year, however, since it was suggested too late in the term for preparations to be made.

Besides these three new items, the Society has had ,an active session of debares. le is also ho ped to hold one or two ta] ks and perhaps arrang e an outing for the summer .

R. J. 1[. HA~IILTON, St(rtlary

Dra m atic Societ y On 13, 14 and 15 ,'\larch 1967, the Society presented " Armstrong's Last Goodnight" by John Arden. The play was possibly a rather difficult one for any school society, but through the cffocts o f our three producers, Mr. King, Mr. Cramb and \fr. McAllan, the 6nal performances were not lacking in quality.

It was with regret chat the Society learned of the departure of Mr ..\iurphy and of the impending departure of Mr. King our Honorary President, \.fr. Murphy leaves us to take up the position of Principal English Master at Summe rhill Schoo l, and Mr. K ing, after a great many years with the Society, most of them as Honorary President, is leaving for Canada. More detailed reference will be found elsewhere in this Magqz.iM, but on behalf of the Dramatic Society, l would like to extend to both our thanks and best wishes.

During the Summer Term no activities are planned for the Society, hut a review of some kind will be produced by severa l senior members.

IluGII R. ' f ACLJ:.OD, Jurelary

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Aberdem Gra111n1ar School Afag11zit1e Aberdeen Schoo ls Scie ntific Society

O nce again the varied in te rests of the membe rs have been well catered for. After the init ial amusing lecture on palaeonto logy by \. K. Pringle, there was a very interesting talk on psychology by Professor Llizabeth Fraser, and that was followed by the film show m December. Other topics which have been dealt with this year are biochemis try and radio-telescopes, but the highlight of this year's programme was the lecture on explosives by Dr. Shaw.

The outing for this year will either be to the pulp mill at Fort William or 10 the Cleveland Twist Drill Company at Peterhead.

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The Scriptu re Union Although attendancc has fallen ofT slightly since la~t term, the numbers have remained fairly constant, and recentlv, another one or rwn have joined. Among,;t our speakers this term was Mr. Peter Lee, from the l :dinburgh branch of the Scripture Union, who did a Joe to b<lost our mora le.

We ha, e also had t\Hl filmstnps "1th tape recorded s,,und track, dealing with the work of the \lt ss1onary Av1a11on Fellowship. Boch the filmstrips were enjoye d by all, and we will cert.uni} include 1h1s feature again. \X'e hope that the Scriptu re Union wi ll continue to flourish.

Hill-W alkin g Club This year, as alw.1ys, the Hill Walking Club has had ave r}' full programme, and althoug h the outi ngs to Brim mon d H ill, Cloch nabcn and Dennachie 111 the Sp ring Term were not ambitious, they were u·el l attended and enjoyed by all "ho took part in them. In the Summer Term, on our annual trip to Loch .Morlich in :\fay, che younger members climbed Caimgorm, A'Choinneach and Bynach :\fore, uhile the senio rs also included !llheadhoin . But the real opportunity for those who wish to climb new hil ls w ill co me oo our long weekend trip to Cr ianlarich in J une. T he final outing fo r this year 1s the "all nighter" to the Glen Feshie-Gcldic region, where the seniors will have a chance to climb six ;\funros.

B1u.:cE \kL.~CHLM<, Surtlary

Motor Club The Cluh started off .cry \\ell this session with about thirt} memhcrs. During the term, however, '.lttcndances have decreased ,lightly, although we ha"e had a very full programme of meetings, including fi lm shows about once a month.

Cons table R,1c, of the Police T raffic Department, a member of \berdeen and District \l mor Club, and :\lr. Robert Gr'.lnt both gave ,cry interesting talks. Jn addition, we have done some work on the car, while, tn October. some of our memhcrs paid .1 visit to l ngliston J\111tnr Racing Circuit. Our thanks to Mr. \[elv11le. who, in the past years and indeed during pare of thi. session, has given the Motor Club valuable help in the mechanical field, but who h.1s now left \berdcen for Glasgo\\.

It looks as if the annual Treasure I lune will be very different this year, m:unly because of the numerous police restrictions which have recently come into opcrat1on, hut we hope to arrange something before June.

We would like to thank again 1 1r. Gallow ay, who has been very helpf ul and has contributed greatly to the Club's success. !AN G. D1·scA~, 'itcrtlary

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Local History Society We have had another interesting and enjoyab le ter m w ith talks of a varied nature.

Mr. Alan Small and Mr. J. C. Greig dealt with aspects of archaeology, the former speaking on "A Viking Farmstead m Unst", the other giving an account of the excavations ar Pcnnan. The largest attendance of the session heard Dr. W. Douglas Simpson give a fascinacingaccounc of"The Early Christian Monuments of Aberdeenshire". This term two members of Staff gave illustrated talks Mr. Bruce who spoke on Transport in Aberdeen, and Mr . ..\lcl..cod who brought up some aspects of the Roman occupation of Scotland. Mr. John .Mackintosh, a wcll-kno\\n authority, gave an enjo;-able talk on "Aberdeen: Yesterday and Today".

Throughout the term, members of the Society have once again been activcl}• engaged on different projects in local history.

Once again we arc greatly indebted to che members of the History Departmenr, especially \fr . .McCombie, for their help and advice in our activities. lAN

Photographic

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Society

This term, in add ition to our Thursday meetings, the Society split up into small groups, each led by a senior, and given a definite project to work on; sport being very popular. This scheme has proved most successful and many good prints have been obtained.

Our Thursday activities this term were split bet\\·een slide shows and practical sessions. Two very enjoyable meetings were held in con junction wah the Hill\X'alking Club, when slide shows by .\fr. Ilawkswonh and Mr. Stephen were given, showing their enthusiasm for combining hill walking and photography.

Just before the Easter Holidays, an outing was held, the transport being provided by private car. Since this cypc of activity proved so successful and enjoyable it is intended co have another later on, perhaps by bicycle, weather permitting. \'v"e very much regret the loss nf\lr. \n<lcrson, who gave us his support and help for many }·cars. \X'c wish him every success in his new post in Oban.

Jo11N B. Si.irr11, J>ntident

Senior Discussion Group An auempt has been made this term to have a more interesting and vaned series of discussions, and though the membership of the group has not shown any dramat ic rise, the attendance has at least remained fairly constant. Once again .Mr. Duncan is to be thanked for his effons on behalf of the group.

C.R.M.

Polle Song Society \\ 1th the formarion of chis new School Society, a different musical taste has been well catered for. Covering a wide range of I'olk Music since the beginning of the School year, we have been helped along our way by the attendance of severnl guests.

Perhaps the best meeting of the year was when we "c::re supe rbly entertained by Korman Kennedy, who came along just before leaving for a tour of America.

Another entertaining meeting took the form of a Staff Night when we enjoyed the "classy" performance classy? Although attendances were not always as high as we had hoped, I hope that in the future this Society will flourish. Our thanks to .Mr. May and to other members of Staff who have aided and encouraged this new society and its members in its first year.

DAv10 McDo~ALD

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C hess Club After a moderately successful run m the Sunday l 111Jt1 Schools' Tournament, we were halted by Hutchcson's Grammar School in rhc 3rd round, losing 3J•2i, However, a young and untested team did well and I hold high hopes for success next rear.

The top internal tournament was won by Bruce McLachlan, \'l year, after a play-off with Eric Cameron, V. Francis Harper won the 3rd year tournament an<l John Robb won that in the 1st year..-\ handicap competition is in progress and should reach an exciting climax, as many younger players still feature tn later rounds.

Once again much thanks to Mr. I. C. R. Galloway f.,r his advice and support.

J\hc11Ar1. F1nc111.R, Pruidmt

Railw ay Societ y The Society has continued to flourish in the p:ist term, a result, perhaps, of the more varied programme of meetings. Membership has increased to over twenty thi, year and it is hoped that this trend \\ ill continue.

More .Brmsh Transport films were shown during the scs~ion and these pro~cd very popular with all. Several slide shows were given, and in addition to our own members, we \\·ere pleased to welcome \fr. James \\'eight of the "Great \\'cstcrn Society" and Gm ham Duncan of Robert Gordon's Raih~ay Society as guest speakers. \\ork continued on the model rail"·ay, and attempts have been made to discover the best wiring system. lt is hoped to have the railway completed in the near future.

The committee during the past session was: Presidmt: G. Collie; Surtlary: R. J. Cranston; 'l'rta111rtr,.\. Holman. Again we have to thank Mr. Bruce for his great help during the term.

ROBERT J. CRANSTON, StrrtJary

Film Society At the last scheduled meeting of the season, a vote was taken from those present tn find the most popular film presented, the results \\ere as follo\\S'. 1st, "The Guns of Arnbia"; 4th, "Cull o<len"; of Kavawnc"; 2nd, "Genghis Khan"; 3rd, "Lawrence 0 5th, ".\fajor Dundee"; 6th, "Cat Ballou": 7th, ·n,c Little One,". ,\ vast sclcccion of films for next se,1son was suj,(gcste<l,and from them, a good variety of entert.1inment can be arranged for next year.

B. A. :\ft·RRAT, Sttrtlary

C.C.F. Note s 1'rom the point o f, iew of re,ults, this has been an outstanding year. •\II cmdidates in Proficiency Examinations p.1ssed very well, maintaining a high standard and reAccting the fine instruction received. Outdoor training h,1s been carried out successfully and has always had a ready rnponse. The numbers remain almost as last sc-ssion where it would have been gratifying to sec SC\"eral more volunteers appearing to fill up both sides, particubrly as the Army Section is well below estab lishment.

This will, in fact, be the first time in the history of the contingent that Cadets from both Secti, ,ns will have bc:en in Germany during the same seSSJon. Visits to R. M. A. Sandhurst have proved popul.1r with the four Army Cadets "ho u·ent there this year.

At this time the Annual Inspecti on is our rn.'lin concern and we are honoured in having as our Inspecting Officer Brigadier r-. II. Coutts, Chief of Staff, Scottish

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Command, while his Accompanying Officer will be Major R. Smut, Highland Brigade, who is an ex-Cadet of the School.

Lieut. J. Stewart has been with the Army Section for a brief period and we wish him well in his appointment in Canada. To all our friends in the T.A. Association, O.T.C. Turnhousc and elsewhere who have helped us in che past session, we record our deep and lasting gratitude .

R. MclEoo

Army Sec tion This session the following promotions took place: Sgt. Abrioux to C/Sgt., L/Cpls. Anderson, Dickson, McLeod, Shanks, Tait and Cdt. Milne to Cpl., and Cdcs. Christie, Innes, lconside, Kerr, Law, Merson and Robertson to L/Cpl. Seventeen cadets, the largest number for some time, sac the Proficiency Examination and all passed. Cdt. Innes gained che only credit pass.

Jn December, about twenty cadets attended a week-end camp at Ballater. Meer tuition on the Friday, they put their knowledge into practice the following day.

Earlie r in the year, the olde r cadets went to che Black Dog Range to lire .303 wich rifles and Brens. In terms of rounds fired, this was a most successful trip.

Ten cadets went to Grant own-on-Spey for a week of Arduous Training in the Easter H olidays. Due to the b:id weather, a few of the exercises were cancelled, much to the disappointment of all. The badminton equipment helped in part co make up for this.

Although there arc only a fe" cadecs in the 2nd year, the 3rd year section will make up the numbers in chis year's inspecuon on 15 June. The contingent wilJ have to improve its drill and turnout for this event.

Annua l camp this year will be held ac Mind en, Germany, from I to 9 July. The exercises, which will be organised by the regular unit, the 1 st Gordon's, should be very mceresting and give the cadets a new slant on Army life.

JOHN H. Ducum, C.S.M.

R.A.F. Section ParaJes this term have been up to standard, with all classes being weU attended, and in March this resulted in 100 per cent pass rate in the Proficiency and Advanced Proficiency Examinations.

Between ill .March and 6 April, four cadets, Sgt. Stephen and Cpls. Dick, Sim and Morrison, visited the R.A.F. in Germany, a visit thoroughly enjoyed by all four cadets. Also during the Easter Holidays, Cadets Taylor and Johnstone successfully obtained their "A" and "B" gliding licences at 662 Gliding School, Arbroath, thus bringing our qualified glider pilot strength to eight. This number, higher than any time before, will again prove useful when we put on our usual gliding display for the Annual Inspection.

As usual this term, all cadets will receive some training on the elementary g lider at Rubislaw, weather permitting. The enthusiasm shown by all cadets towards this aspect of their training undoubtedly accounts in no small measure for the number of qualified glider pilots in the section, and also for the fact that two cadets, Cpls.

Mathewson and Dick, have been accepted to train under the Flying Scholarship Scheme this summer.

Also this term, ic is planned to hold another all-night hill-walk, with teams from each section competing against one another and a civilian team. This year the walk will be through the "Lairig an Laoigh", and will take place at the end of May. The annual camp this year is to be held at R.A.F. Cottesmore, a station which is situated near Peterborough and operated under Bomber Command.

I would like to end by thank ing FI./Lt . McLeod for his leadersh ip and continu ed encouragement of rhe section. Although his duties ha ve grcatly increased since Mr.

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Sutherland lef1, he ah, J}S has tune to lis1cn to the problems of the youngest cadet and is always ready 10 help and guide us ,, henevcr p<>ssiblc.

ALISTAJII D . G. BARTON, Ft./Sgl .

Pip es and Drum s With more or less the same members as last }car, the band should maintain the usual high standard of pbying. Unfortunately, there will only be the usual 1woengagements in June- the School Sports and the C.C.F. Jnspccuon. "ext year, however, the band will need many new recruits as a large number of the Drumming Section leave at the end of this ses,;ion.

Our thanks go tn all who have helped in the instrucung of the band and i1s administration. h1-.. .\. PRASF.R,

J>ipe .\fa;or

School Sporting Activities Rugby A new season always bring:; its own difficulties; but this year the situation had an absurdity all its own. Only two of the first team hrought with them experience from last }Car's X\', and before the first game was played an injury to 1he captain rcducccl the number to one. This lack of experience was eviclent throughout 1heseason, though Kc il's return <lid make an improvement which, unforcuna 1cly, was not consistently maintained. It was also evident that our best pack 11·ould nor be big and heavy, and that rhc backs lacked penetration ..\lorcovcr the team, though able sometimes to retain p,,ssession for long spells, couldn't convert that ad\anrage into p,1ints, \\ hilc their opponents often scored with their only opportunities. Yee by the end of the season they had emerged as a side of considcrnble merit and, in spite nf their limitations, it would have been dillicult to drop anyone for not trying.

A high level nf fitness is one ",1>· of compensating for inadequacy in size and is essential for the fast covering resulung from rhe lack of po<,cssion. The} almost got there - physically. They worked hard, but with those little reserva11ons that prevent complete success. The full benefits of fitness arc never realised until the mental aspects of the tl'llining itself arc grasped. The P>)ChologicaJ adv.rntage in the game has to be appreciated. The \\'ill to dnve on from the start to establish such a supcriorit}' must be cultivated. The dearth of players who exposed themselves 10 rhis type of training was clisappointing. The sooner it is realised that there is,\ pool of players rather than just fifteen in a team (and this is true at all levels) and that 1he difference in selection or not is often fitness and attitude ro training, then the higher will be the standard of the teams and the games.

Although the consistency of pb} in both individual matches and from game to game left a lot to be desired, the 1st X \' improved greatly in the course nf 1hc season.

Their play was defensively inclined, not a bad thing; but they too often failed to use an effective defence as a springboard for counter attack. The spirit 11f the side gre\\ as the season pmgressed and for the most part they usually played as well as they could. Success in a school side must not be judged by results alone and if a side docs as well as it can within its own limitations li1tle else can be expected.

This piece may be concerned primarily wnh the 1st XV but it can be usefully taken as a blanker criticism of the various teams throughout the School; and 111 particular the remarks on the approach to the game and the training attendant to that approach.

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Who' s Who in the 1st XV B. A. Kei l. 6 ft. 1 in., 11 st. 11 lb. Caproin. ,\n unfortunate injury kept him off the field fnr the early part of the season, but on his rernrn, his ability io initiate ,111acks was one of the important factors in giving the team confidence. Jic also dropped a goal from \\ hich no one has reco,·cred !

L. A. Morri son. 5 ft. 8! in., 11 st. Yice-Cap1ain. ,\n up and dmvn ,ca,un. lie <lid not get a qu,11ity service and started co worry a bit an<l try coo hard. l-lis tackling nc, er lacked guts or po\, er, hut he often failed to hold on to his man. He was at hi, be,t \\·i1h the ball on the ground and in cover defence.

G. F . R . Ander son . 5 ft. 11~ in., 10 st. 13 lb. lie <loc, not always han: the confidence in himself to exploit h,s attacking flair, but this should come on now with his past cxp;:ricnce. Ile should do well next year.

R. B. F. Clark . 5 ft. 81 in., 12 sc. 6 lb. Although he was improving mw.1rds the end of the season, he ne,er made full use of his previous experience. \ har<l runner \\ 1th the ball, he often tended to go it alone instead of passing then backing up. \ useful cover defence man.

R. L. D av id son . 5 fc. 9 in., 10 st. 3! lb . .-\ steadily imprming player whose lack of c.1rl1cr match experience sometimes let him do,, n. If he builds on this this season he should do \\ell. ] . H. Duguid . 5 ft. 9 in., 10 st. 4! lb. A steady and reliable scrum half with a sound defence. His timmg of :ittacks is sometimes a bit "on" but he tries to cover for his mistakes.

D . G. Grant . 5 ft. 9 in., 11 st. , t lb. ,\ ,cry elfccttve defensive and co,er111g forward. His ability to ,how up ,1ftcr his first tackle in the movement w.1s often m,e<led. I le backed up\\ di in attack, but ah, ays seemed more at home defcndmg ;1 fault he must try to rcmcmdy.

R. D . J. Mackay. 5 ft. 9 111., 11 st. 12! lb .. \ c1uict, hard \\·or king, m1ining prop whn has ma<lc up for his lack of i.ilc by detc rmi11,ttion. I !is covering is Jirsc rate, but sometimes his handling kts h,m d0\1 n in atrnck.

J . E . Macintos h. 5 ft. 11 in., 11st. He has hccn the only re.ii lincout cxrx111ent, ouqumpmg an<l catching much railer opposition. Jle i, stronger in attack than dcfrncc, but will have to learn to do without his little rests.

S. G. Mann. 6 ft. ! m., 11 st. 111 lb . .-\n enthusiastic player with a decided !lair for attack, but his defensive role at number 8 was a bit of a problem for him.

E. P. Mathew son. 5 ft. 6 in., 9 st. 1! lb. He has an attacking "feel" and eye for the break. llis backing up is good, but the basic mechanics of scrum half play need polishing .

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E. F. N. Rennie. 5 ft. 1½ in., 11 st. 10 lb. A chaser and a worrier . He was creating attacking sitw1tions by hard following up, but he sometimes shows a lack of control in his handling.

M. G. Shand . 5 ft. 8 in., 9 st. S½ lb. Finds it difficult to overcome a bad start. On a good day his handling is magnificent, but if he drops the first one ....

A. Simpson . 6 ft., 11 st. 8 lb. In spite of playing out of his preferred position he has had a successful season. In a light -weight pack he has had to do a lot of the donkey work, yet he still manages to be around when wanted.

J. B. Smith . 6 ft., 11 st. 8 lb. Hard working both 111 tra111mg and on the field.

His hooking has not been his strong point although it has improved a lot . For a player in his position he has covered a great deal of ground quickly both in defence and attack.

F. McK. Stewan. 6 ft., 1½ in., 11 st. Lost matches and some confidence because of injuries. His passing and timing can be very good, but his kicking, whether at full back or centre needs improvement.

I . C. Urquhart. 5 ft. 9 in., 11 st. 6½ in .. \ hard working foru ard in both loose and tight . He has learned a lot this season and should emerge a good prop.

S" imming Notes The ,\Mual !:>eh,,ol Gab, held in January, ·was as usu,tl an UO(Jualilied succcs~, at which a capacit y audience saw Dun sweep th rough to a most convincing victory.

The Rector's Cup (Group 1 Championship) was shared by two boys, Ian Smith and Graham Good, with 9 points each. The other Group Champions were as follows: Group 2, Graeme Reid; Group 3, Ranald Fordyce; Group 4, Campbell Paterson; and Lowe r Schoo l, Dunc.·10 Murray. This year saw an unusually high standard of swimming, especially from the younger swimmers, many of whom swam faster than their Seniors. \!th ough there were many exciting individual events, Dun was never seriously challenged for the H ouse Championship. This is the first time Dun has won for seventeen years.

At the moment of going to press, there has been little activity during the term, although the Primary team beat the ,\bcrdccn Select by a handsome margin in a match held at the School pond on 19 May. Three other matches have been arranged for June, the last month of term: on the 12th, the Primary and under 16 teams swim against Peterbcad, on the 14th, there is another match foi: the Primary swimme rs against Gordon's College, and the senior team will swim against Gordon's on a date still to be arranged.

The Life Saving side of our activities has progressed hy leaps and hounds, twenty-three boys ha,•ing passed their ,\ ward of \ fcrit, and se\'enty- threc their Uronzc Medallion. More emph.1sis is now being laid upon amticial respiration wuh the acquisition of a dummy, the purely swimming side being toned down, and treatment for heart failure, electric shock, etc., bcing taught as well.

In the colours au·ards at the end of the Autumn Term, two boy,,, Ian Smith and Graham Good, were re-awarded full colou~. However with the many good youngsters farther down the School, it is hoped that the numbcrs of awards wrll soon rival those of rugby and hockey.

Table-Tennis The introduction of table-tennis to the Badminton Club (and the Howff) and the formation of a Table-Tennis Tournament to pick a team for the inter-school contest was received with O\'erwhclming enthusiasm, especially amongst the younger hoys.

I t is regrettable th,lt a lack of facilities has rc,tricted schoo l table tennis.

Mt CllAl!L G. S1tAND, Suretary

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At the beginning of this season there seemed very little prospect of the 1st XL being c,en a moderate team. It is, therefore, all the more pleasing to be able to repon that this year's X I pron:d to bc among the best that the School hc1~ c, er produced. lt ,, as a team <lcvoi<lof nutstan<ling individual pl.iycrs and yet contri\'cd ro defeat Abbey, Fettes an<l Gordonstuun, scalps which have often eva<lc<l our very best teams. There is no doubt that the strength of che ream la>• in the defence whnse co,enng was superb. Of c,,ur-e the return of \'iccor Crnckford w.1s a tremendous assu to the tc:1m, :1nd his ouc,randmg play was justly rc\\arc.lcd in Scottish Caps against l,ngland, Ireland an<l \\ales . Tony .\1illcr's e:1p1aincy was of the quicth efficient type an<l he pru\'c<l to be a ,cry fine leader 111 the tradition of our illustrious captains of past years. Probably the most imprm·cd player since last y,:ar was .\lista1r Harton\\ ho rnrned in some sterling performances. ,\1.tn Gilmour continued to improve an<l was well deserving of his invitation to the tinal Scouish Trial~ in Ed inburgh. The forwa rd !me worked hard but <lid not al\\ ,1ys get the goals that their play deserved. This was pos~ibl> the only weakness in an eleven which sh1l\\cd trcmen<l<>usteam spirit and were a pleasure to coach. lam sure that players such a, Stephen, Prosser, \X'ilsnn and! leather\\ 1ck will go on to gr~-atcr things as they mm c into senior hockey.

Reg ular T eam . Crockfnrd, \[c"-.,1v, B.utnn, Gilmnur, i\ftllcr, Smith, IIeathcrwick, Prosser, \\ ilson, (.;ryuhart and Stephen.

Colour A wtud s. Cap: \ ictor Crockford. 1'111/ Colours: .\nth0n)' Miller, \listair Barton, \Ian (,dmour, James H eather\\ ick, 1\lan Prosser, Gordcm Smith, Graeme \X'tlson, \Vdli.1111 Urquhart. /{"/jColo"rJ: David Mc"-,1y, lan Stephen.

17 Sept. v. •\cadcm) (.\) 1·. ,\cademy F.P. 20 t·. C,rme \cademy ( \) .14 ,, 1•. Grammar F.P. 27 ,.

1 Oct. 11. Grammarians ,,. Ruthricston Ramblers (,\) 8 ,•. Morgan .\cademy ( \) 15 26 v. University'.\' ( \) 22 v. Robert Gordon's College v. _\cadcmy F.P. ' \' ( \) 29 " 12 ,ov. v. I ·ulmar \•\) v. Perth \cademv 19 ,, 26 ,, v. Gr,1mmar F. P:' \ • 17 Dec. ,,. Gr.unmar F.P. ',\' 21 J:in. v. Ruthrieston (.\) 28 ,. v. Gordonscoun ( \) 4 Feb. 1·. \ca<lcmy F.P.'s ' \' \) I'. University'\' ( \) l 5 ,, v. Gordonscoun JS H 4 .\far. 1·. \bbcy School v. Gordon's Cnllege 8 t•. \cademy 15 v. Fctccs 18 ,,. Aberdeen 21

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2n d XI. This side had a rather mediocre ~c:ison, from the results point of vie"·• but at times played some quite good hockey. Raymond Masson was a very keen and energetic captain who did his best to im,til some lire into a rather lack-lustre side.

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School Hochy The defence was slow and ponderous and Thomson in goal will need to improve his temperament ifhe hopes to advance next year ro 1st X l status . In the forward line young players such as Taylor, Smith, Abrioux and Thain arc showing p romise but will need m practise assiduously if they hope to make the grade.

Regular Team: Thomson, Levinson, Ritchie, Cameron, \ 1asson, Ilay, Skene , Taylor, Paterson, ~m,th, \brioux and Thain.

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Res ults 117on Lost 6 11

Drai,n 7

4th Year XI. This Xl got off to a very good starr to the season and produced some very promising hockey. Unfortunate ly, their team loyalty was found wanting when it was most needed. The playing of any game often involves cer tain sacrifices which some members of this side were not prepare d to make. I wonder if the players realise the time and effort which is voluntar ily g iven, on their behalf, by the master in charge of a par ticu lar side. Anyth ing that the players are asked to do is small by compa rison. The membe rs of this team who failed to play thei r part to the fu ll should be thorough ly ashamed of themse lves.

Most of the players had one outstand ing game during the season but those who regu larly shone were Merson, \lcD onald and Tease in defence; whi le in attack, Clark and Rennie often proved too skilful for the opposition and gave scor ing chances to the tireless inside pair of \ ngus and Taylor, and the opportunist Sangster.

Let's hope that next season all the players, in this side, will have matured sufficiently, in e\"ery way, to pl.1y their full part in schoo l hockey.

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Colts XI. l.,nfo rtunau .. ly, the season has been marred by adverse weather cond111ons which drastic:illy curtailed the prog ramme outline d for the Coles. H oweve r, this did nm dampen the immense enthusiasm which these young players have shown towards the game. Though the essential skills are still lacking at this stage, the team spirit and wholehearted effort that they put into the game augurs well for the future.

The team was captained br Gordon Robertson (half back) who along with \\'.'alker (goal), Small (forward) and Turner (forward) were probably the most promising players .

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\'v'e were very delighted at the honou r brought to the Schoo l by forme r p upil Fred Lawson who got his first cap for Scotland against England this season. Along with Denis Ilay (an r ,P. and a well-seasoned international) he has he lped Scotland 10 win the Internat ional Champio nship for the first rime in forty yc.·us. T hanks for the lrnlf-day, Fred I We cou ldn't finish these notes w ithout thank ing the many masters w ho, by thei r coaching and ump iring, make hockey possible in the Schoo l.

We are also indebted to D r. Sandy Innes for his work on Wednesday afternoons; it is much apprec iated.

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Badminton Two important changes have been made in the running of the Club this session: the introduction of Saturday morning meetings and the extension of membership to include IVth, Vth and Vlth years. The first of these changes has been tremendously popular, especially when the weather has cancelled rugby/hockey fixtures.

It is possib le that these meetings will expand in future to include other Senior Secondary Schools. This would allow a mixed doubles team co compete in local leagues.

Due to the limited time available after Christmas only three inter-school games were arrange d with St. Margaret's, A lbyn, and the H igh School. Both matches against the masters were lost to a very good team. Our close association with the Mas ters Badminton Club, and in particular Mr. J. Shand, has been of great he lp in this session's new ventures.

The School Sports The School Sports on 9 and 10 June were blessed with perfect weather. Friday was sull and coolish with long bands of blueish-grey cloud, but still warm enough for comfort; while Saturday, blue and brilliant, provided an immaculate backcloth to the first School sports meeting presided o,·cr by Mr. Falconer. Everything went easily. Two group records u·crc broken, both of them by Grant Smith of Form HI-the 440 yds on Priday and the 880 yds on Saturday; while Keith were clear House champions with 134! points.

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Resu lts t. Keith, 134! points 2. Dun, 113! points 3. Byron, 113 points 4. Melvin, 108 points

lndii:idualChampionship Group T

K. Carter (B) 14½ points E. Rennie (.M) 13 points cq. 3. G. Hutchcon (M) 8 points, L. Morri~on (D) 8 points Group 11 1. B. Boyd (K) 15 points 2. D. McIntosh (D) II points 3. A. Davidson (B) 7 points Croup 1II cq. t. P. Brothcrwood (K) 12 points, A. Stephen (M) 12 points 3. G. Smith (D) 10 points Croup 1 V 1. D. Walker (K) 10 points 2. M. Milne (K) 6 points 3. G. Anderson (D) 5 points Croup V 1. I. Wilson (B) 6 points 2. I. Buthlay (B) 5 points cq. 3. D. Baird (.M) 4½ points, C. Garden (K) 4! points 1.

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G. Smith (D) broke two records: 440 yds in j6.6 sees (previously 57 sees., N. Somerville 1931).

2. 880 yds. in 2 mins. 13.4 sec. (previously 2 mins. 18.5 sec. G. McIntosh 196o) 1.

Lower School Not es As 1 sit down to write Lower Schoo l 1'otes for the twenty-sixth time the realisation is clearly borne home upon me how difficult it is to be even vaguely original when relating a series of simple occurrences which do not vary greatly from year to year. The task is made doubly difficult because I am tom by the desire to sally forth into the garden and erect suitable barricades round my neat rows of cabbages, kail, sprouts and lettuce, planted only last Saturday, but which all have been subjected to the dastardly depredations of both rabbits and pigeons. But wisdom says I must not yield to this temptation but rather record some facts regarding life in Lower School.

Sporting activities during the second semester have gone wich their usual swing starting with the Swimming Gala in January, when Duncan Murray and Alistair Sim were the winner and runner-up of the Lower School Swimming Medals respect ively. With such an open spring, field was playable on most games afternoons and in addition to normal practice the following rugby and soccer matches were lost and won as indicated below: Soutr Rugby Poi11tt Poi11tt /•or Oppo11tntt A.~aiml l ·or Oppo11111t1 AJaintt 2 W'on o \X'on Cults Academy Blairmore 8 7 0 22 Lost R.G.C. 1 \von Culcs Academy Dundee High 6 3 Won 4 1st XV o \\on Cults Academy 29 Lost Dundcelligh 4 3 Primary V & V 1 20dXV Blairmore 3 Won 17 0 17 Lost R.G.C. This year the lntcr-Housc Soccer Cup was won by Dun House.

With D r. Steven, Mr. Paterson and Mr. McRoberts acting as an eagle-eyed group of selectors and coaches, the cricket season has got off to a good start and already results of matches arc as follows: Played U-~011 Lott 8 6 2 J. Ne1l.i\rmour is proving an able Gptain of the 1st XI besides being the princ ipa l run scorer, and Ian M. Carry (Carry 3) is now the proud possessor of a Sunday Pot/ cricket bat having taken seven wickets for four runs in the first match of the season.

June promises to be busy too, for matches have been arranged against Robert Gordon's College (2), a city Primary Select (2), Abcrlour and, piece de resistance, the Fathers of Lower School boys versus their sons. lt will be realised that with Sports Days but two ·v,eeks distant excitement is beginning to run high regarding athletics, and many a Papa will have been trapped into the purchase of running spikes for his son who fancies his chances on the track . So has it been for many a year and day.

With choirs well recruited and in good voice and orchestra and individual instrumentalists producing tuneful melodics, our February concert was enjoyed by a large audience of parents and friends. Some surprise and considerable amusement was caused by the antics of our French "girls" of Primary VII B dancing the CanCan with rather more vigou r than grace, a fine foil, however, to the strict formal ity of the Eightsome Reel executed by the eight boys from Primary VII A. Special mention I feel must be made of the fine contribution by Mr. Willox's hastily trained string ensemb le which accompanied the latter item with such melodious tempo.

It is worthy of note, too, that this same group won a further laurel crown at the Music Festival in May, coming 1st in their class. Both Senior and Junior Sections of our Lower School Choi r took part in the Assemblies of Primary School Choirs

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in the Cmnlray Hall in May, a meeting which is in no sense a competition bur rather a pleasant ~ocial occasion with .\fr. Dalby acting as host. Ar rhe Music Festini we were very proud ro sec the boys of Primary Ill B under Miss .Ma,·or's guidance emerge a victorious first in their class with 87 points ro their credit. \'\'ell done for our youngest pupils!

As in past years a considerable number of boys from three of our senior classes entered the British Trades Alphabet Project and An/Craft Competitton and last week I was notified that four of them had been awarded Very Highly Commended Certificates am! two others prizes for their work.

Our Barnardo Helpers League members, some of whom are in Middle and Upper School, have been no less generous this year co this worthwhile cause and have contributed the sum of £114 17s. 8d. tO the Homes. I trust that all members will continue to support the Homes by similar thoughtful contributions throughout their School careers.

This Summer Term our senior classes have had one major outing arranged for them, namely a sighHeeing tour of Edinburgh and its Zoo. This is scheduled to take place on 6 June and naturally enough all concerned arc anticipating rhis train journey and exploration of their capital city with enthusiasm. Thursday, 25 \fa} ,vill l'm sure be long remembered by our Primary \'I[ boys as the day \1.--e climbed .:\forven and feasted our eyes upon that glorious panoramic view· of the Howe of Cromar. This near Munro ( 2,862 feet) made all of us puff and blow to some rune but most at last had the satisfaction of reaching that far--off beckoning cairn. For good measure, coo, we visited the Earth House of Culsh which many had never seen before, viewed from far and near the crannog of Loch Kinnard :md as a grand fin.1lc to a happy day guzzled chips at .-\boyne I ..\11 pupils and staff who know him l'm sure w·ill have been pleased to note ~l r. \. P. Farquhar's appointment as Headmaster of the Primary Department of Cults \ca<lemy and we heartily congratulate this former pupil and sometime master of the Lower School on his promotion and wish him well in his new post of responsibility.

Six bursaries tenable during Sessions 1967-7t were awarded this year to Lower School boys by the Aberdeen I:ndowments Trust. The boys concerned were Steven J. Barnett, Douglas H. Kennedy, I .eslic W. Ross and ,\liscair J. Wesley of Primary \"II.\ and Ian Y Thom and Iain .\. Wilson of Primary \11 B, all of whom we know co be worthy of this honour. With their innate ability and that more important factor, the power co apply themselves to their wnrk, they will doubtless add further lustre to their names as they process through the Sch,>01 and we wish chem success in all their endeavours . .\t the end of this semester we shall be saying good·bye to Mis. Hutchison to whom I personally am most grateful for her competent teaching of Primary IV B over the past eight months, and to Mrs. \ngus, who, of course, has been a kenspeckle figure in Lower School since 1944. \trs. \ngus has a great affection for the School, its traditions, its pupils and staff, an affection which is not surprising with her record of service and when we consider that her son received his education within its walls. Far travelled and widely read she has given to all her pupils over the years a fine background knowledge in Art, Music and Literature, be.sides inculcating the basics of the Primary curriculum. With her many and varied interests and her lively outlook on life l'm certain that .Mrs. \ngus will ha,·e n very happy and reward ing retirement and we all wish her joy in this new and exciting era of her existence.

And now, just as we go to press, Miss Ethel M. Scewan has also decided 10 call it a day. The announcement, marking the end of a long teaching life, marks also che end of an epoch. It is, unfortunately, too Luc to write in this issue of the great contribution mnde over the years by Mi~~ Stewart 10 the life of the School; the December issue will gh·e recognition in words co th.11 outstanding service and will also record the other ways in \\ hich by that time tribute will have been paid.

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Scout Notes 1st Group A/G.S.L .

A/C.S.L. A •S.L. A R .S.L.

R. S. McKay, 24 Scafield Court F . .M. 'icho lson, 40 '\orfolk Road II. R. Millar, 16 Chanonry A. 11. \fac Leod, 4 j Dess wood Place

Cub P ack This term, we have seven new Cubs in the Pack, and our numbers arc now twenty-six. Ilowe,·er, we Mill have morn for ac lease ccn more boys. \'ve cong ratulate Derck Rurhie and Michael Shepherd on gaining their lir,t scars; 1\ Ian Craddock and Dallas Munro on gaining their Cyclist 13adges; and .\Ian Ilnrpcr and Bryan Anderson on gaining their Reader B,1dgc.

The highlight of the Spring Term was our visit to the hrc Station, and our thanks arc due to l\lr. \~'oods and his srnff for chis opportunity. During the Summer Term we will be spending every alternate Sarurday at Clintcrty, and on the weekend of 3 4th June, the Cubs will he having their annual camp ot Clinterty.

F. ~(. "-tCIIOI SOS' Scout Troop E.~ster Camp this year was a great success, largelv due to the efforts of John Heath \lthnugh the ,n.':lther was cold, it remained dry for most of the week, and the 1ntroduccion of mattresses into the old bunkhouse did much to increase warmth and comfort during the night.

Our plans for the present term include a visit to the School of "-:avigation, to find out more about the "Radium", and about navigation in the Glcdonian c~nal, for our summer trip. I also hope chat the Patrol Leaders will organise patrol camps, which arc particularly dcsirahlc this year, since se, era I boys won't have a chance to go co Summer C1mp.

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In the post-Christmas months, the Crew h,1s been busy adapting ic,clf to the new ideas of the Advance Party Report. Two very interesting mlks about chc Report were giYen by .\lr. R. Scott-Brown and \lr. J. \1iddlecon. ,\mong the acti,itics lase cerm were a visit co che Grampian T.V. Studios; recorded interviews of the public's views on Drug Addiction; a night wide game at Monymusk in which chc Crew used its initiative co overcome a series of hazards prepared by the Group Scoutcrs. The highlight of the rcrm was a rcc<>rdingsession in the form of a pirate radio scacion broadcast, which was played t<J che Troop at their Easter Camp.

The '-.cw Year trip was, as always, ,ery successful. The base this year was ~rch Youth Hostel, which made a pleasant change from Glen Doll. 1\fter summer we hope co put the ideas of che \dvancc Party into full use, and of course we arc all looking forward co the introduction of the new uniform, when we will all lose our "drafty knees"!

GORDON

J. MORR ISON

17th Group S.L. ;\1. L. WolkofT, 37 Lcggart Terrace, Tel. ~o. 24585.

C.M. Miss Joyce Park, 270 Union Grove . ,\t the beginn ing of this year the size of the Troop was greatly reduced, when the senior lads decided to leave, in order to form a "\'cncure", training unit. We were 113

/1/itrdee11 Cr11111111nr School J,.f,i_~nzi11c left with only four p.1tmls but under the enthusiastic leadership of P/L's Andre,, Cook, Ian Cowie, Robert Cook and Nick Jlblcy, \\'e look forward to rapid expansion.

In April the senior members of the group organised a very successful dance m the School Hall. This function raised over £70 towards group funds.

The Troop spent five most enjoyable days camping ar our cottage at .\fonymusk, o,;cr the E.'\Ster holidays. Perhaps the most memorable incident during this camp was our battle with the 1st Troop . .After much throwing of flour, sawdust and water, etc., the 17th were completely victorious, in spite of any false swries circulated by the 1st. [·.arly this yt.-ar Mr. Fordyce Paterson, our G.S.\I. tendered his resignation.

Dyce has been associated with the group from his days as a Cub, and bas carried on the task as G.S.!\I. for many years now. It was therefore with great regret that his resignation was accepted. The G.S.M.s task is about the most difficult one in any scout troop, it is also a very important job, nnd we should very much like rn hear from anyone who is willing to give us a hand in this way.

Summer Camp is co be held at Ddlifuiric, a few miles from Grantown, and we arc all looking forward to two weeks there.

These past few months have been especially exciting for all the Cubs. In ;\fay, after reaching the final of tbe 7-a-sidc football competition we spent a pleasant afternoon at Templar's Park during the Cub Day. ;\t present the Cubs ace showing great interest in the new tests and badges and in particular tbc uniform, all due to become available fairly soon. Recently 1 , Cubs have left the pack to join the Scouts and to them we wish happy scouting: at the same time we would welcome new recruits on a Tuesday night at the Scout Hut, Salisbury 1.'.lne.

9th Troop G.S.L. S.L. C.L.

S.L. acting.

Hunter Will, 137 South Anderson Drive, Tel. No. 35088.

Mrs. Sheila Marshall, 78 Forest Avenue.

Cub otes. The Cub Scout secuon reports yet annther successful season with a p:ick of thirty-five, quite a considerable waiting list started. There has been considerable activity in badge work with many badges passed including four Leaping \\'olvcs.

It has been a very interc,ting season which has included visits to the Fire Station an<l to Cub Day at Tcmplars Park and a picnic at Clinccny.

It is with regret that I report the departure of Isobel \X'ilson, one of the Assistant Cub Scout Leaders due to her recent marriage, and we all join together in wishing her all tbe best in her new· life in .\ustralia.

Scout Notes. The Scout section also reports a most successful season. During the winter months, the senior members of the Troop spent several week-ends skiing (or doing their best) at Glen Shee, the transport being provided by the Troop \linibus which has hcen of invaluable service.

Our latest acquisition is a go-cart, which we have permission to use in Templars Park, and most of the seniors interested in this acti,•ity have already had a shot of it.

Summer camp this year will be for a fortnight on the shores of Lxh \chilty in lnverncsshire, and we all hope for better weather tban we got last year.

As far as trophies are concerned this year, we were lucky enough to win the Prus and ]011rnalRoad Safety Competition competition between all youth movements and schools in the city. \X'e also finished third in the Group competition arranged

by Dec District, losing first place only through a "technical knockout" .

Regrettably we are losing the help of one of our Scoutecs, Tony Burns, who is going to London in Jui}. However, in this case, it is only "Au rcvoir" as we hope he will be back\\ ith us a&r.iin next summer.

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F.P . Club RuRb ~ 1st ' " , 1966-6 7 II\< i. Rei\\ · C. R11chic (I tr ta,,. J. \I. ktfr~ I :--. \kfsl'llzi.: , D . \\. ::Smith, D . \I trr, G . c; \lil nc. R. \ , Cr.ti!{, G. G . I lu1clm>n. '.:-EHi II' I'. \I . c~,ll,cr, \I , C. 1':1111,:, D. G l"m'1,.:, I'."· I ,,,c ( aplain). G.\\.

I riser, \\. \ . \\ 1bon, I. \ . BJnks, r .......T: R. \ . \kt),,n3I.J , (. Cri ,.

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Former Pupils' Club Section (Cl ub Founded

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Honorar y President : JOHN VASS SKINNER, M . A., B. LITT., DIP. ED. (Rector since 1959)

Hono rary Vic e-p resid ents : HENRY JACKSON BtrrCHART (1890-99),

o.s.o., O.B.E., T.D., B.L., LI..D., 0.L .

DoUCLAS PATERSON CocHRAN (1900-15).

ALl!.XANDl!R

M.A., LL.B.

GP.AT (1910-22),

THB IlON. LoRo JOHNSTON (1913-26).

JA&IES GRAY KYD (1891-98),

C.B.E., P.P.A., P.R.S.E.

JOHN ADAM LILLIE (1893-1903), ERIC LINKLATER (1913-16),

M.A., LL.B., Q.C.

C.B.E., M.A., LL.D., T.D.

!AN GowANLOCK ;\fcPHERSON

(1910-17).

The Righ t Hon. Lord MesTON (1901-02) .

GWRCE GORDON NICOL (1894-1903),

D . s.o., &l.l.C.I ., M.CONS.1'.

JOHN LENNOX RIDDELL (1907-16).

Sir

JA&f.£S

JACKSON

ROBERTSON,

O.B.E.,

LL.D.,

M.A.,

B.D.,

P.R.S.E.,

P.E. t .s.

(Rector 1942-59) .

UCJL A. G . SAVIDGE (1913-24),

M.B.E., M.A.

\VILLIAlJ DOUGLAS S1MPSON(1901-13), Sir Jom-1 WrLLIA~I TAYLOR

Sir \'(/1LLIAM

(1900-u),

C.B.E., M.A., LI..D., D.LITT., r.s.A.(S COT.), P.S.A. K..B.E., C.J.I.C.

ROBERT TENNANT (1904-10),

C.I.E., M.A., I .L.O.

Sir JOHN MACKAY THOMSON, C.D., M.A., P.R.S.I!.. (Rector, Sir LANDSBOROUGII

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THOMSON (1899-1908),

RonsRT BERTRAM \'qILLIAMSON hOWARO j ,Htl

(1900-18),

1920-21).

C. D., O.D.E . , M.A., D.sc., r.R.s.e., o.s.o., M.A., LL.B •

\\oon ( 190 8-21), M. A .

President: joSLPll RoDLR ,. CARRY ( 1918 - 30), \I.II.I , ., l ".I).

Vice- President of Club a nd Chairm an of Executiv e GORDON llARVFY HCNDJ:RSON (1921-34),

\I . A., LL.U.

Secretary and T reasurer : BRIAN

K. CROOKSHANKS

( 1934-46),

T.O., M.A., LL.O.

25 Crown Street, Aberdeen.

General Edito r of Magazine : RAE C. BARTON (1942-55), 20 Belmont

~I.A., LL.B.

Street, Aberdeen.

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Secre1aries of Cen1re s : Central Afri ca-G1 ORGI M. GROAT (1927-40), 2 Cornwall Lodge, Umptali Road, Beams Station, Salisbu ry.

Dunde e-RonERT S. RILLEY (1946-55), c /o Bank of Scotland, Blackford, Pcnhshire.

Edinburgh - D AVID .\. BRITTAIN (1943-49), M.A., LL.u., 2 Circus Gardens, Edinburgh.

Glasgow -JOHN G. M. BIRSS (1926-38), ~1.c., \!,A., A.C.W.A., 99 Essex Drive, Scotstoun, Glasgow W.14.

London-P . G. M. MACPHl!B (1930-41), Ranger, 34 Dukes Wood Drive, Gerrards Cross, Bucks.

Malaysia -BRIA'-! S. GRAY (1943-49), B.Sc., P.O. Box 207, Banting, Sclangor.

Yorkshire -ARmUR J .. \DA}IS (1919-30), "Guyscliffe", Pudsey, Yorks.

Ireland -ANDRLW

M. M. STEVEN (1936-50)

M.A.,

Clara Drive Calverley,

u ..11., 22 Adelaide

Park,

Belfast 9.

Secretaries of Sections : Cri cket -ALLxA.,DIR \[. D,wm,oN (1937-45), B.L., 18 Golden Square, .\berdeen.

Golf-GEORGE A. C. \'<'ALKFR (1917-23), 164 Market Street, Aberdeen.

Hockey - F. K. S. LAWSON (1948-62), 114 Hamilton Place, Aberd een.

Rugby -CHARr.F.S RITc 111ll ( 1945-5 1) 348 Hard gate, Aberdeen .

Executive Committee : The Vice-President of the Club , Chairman. vice-Chairman Jo11N MAXWHL M1LNL (1934-46), M.A. The Secretary and Treasurer, and General Editor of Magazine, ,x of}frii1 The Rector of the School, ex of!i,io.

HECTOR 1\1. •\IRD (1946-61).

JOHN W. CRADOCK (1940-46).

A. J .M. EDWARDS (1908-21).

W1LLI~1 M. Ev.T.N (1932-44) DONALD,\. FOWLIE (194-4-57).

DouGLAS Fowu.E (1950-64).

RAYMO:-CD \. HARDIE (1939-65).

DOUGLAS R. liAllP l!R (1944-58). \VILT.IA\! \X'. PORTER (1915-23).

JOHN B. RL,NU' (1947-53).

Dr. llA."IALD F. F. STEVE.N (1933-43).

A. FROST TAYLOR (1929-35).

MLL\ 111.r F. \\ AT~os (1942-56).

ERIC D. WATT (1937-50).

Stt lion Represenlalivu Crkktl- lAN D. F. THOMSON (1944-48).

Golf-GEORGI! Ar.l!XANDER CRAIG WALKER (1917-23).

Ho,J:.ty-A. CRo~tAR (1944-50). ~t,,-CIIARl.l'S RITCHll!(1945- 5t ) , Sta/f- RoecRT McNAT \.ui111111inJ- H. A. B. llARPLR (1950-57).

Hon. Auditors : Messrs. BoweR and SMITH, c. A.

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Chaucer said: When that Aprille with his shoures sote The droghte of Marche hath perced to the rote .

The Editor said : Then comme the snows of May and very soone The Magazine comes out in June so will you please write something to put opposite the photograph of the new President.

Statistics first: Joseph Robert Carry was born on ;r August 1912 and at School from 1918 to 1930. He is happily married with a charming wife, one daughter and three sons. One son is a member of the Club, the other two are still at the School. We make no claim on the female branch of the family (although this may not be the case when writing of future Presidents! ).

At School Joe began his keen interest in the Boy Scout movement, having been Cubmaster of the 17th Pack for some tin1e and Scoutmaster of the same Troop for several years. He continued his interest in the movement serving on the City of Aberdeen Boy Scout Executive Committee . His interest in youth is shown also in the fact that he is a member of the Welfare Committee of the Air Training Corps, 102 Dyce Squadron .

On leaving School he studied for a year at the London School of Optics, obtaining in 1931 the Degree of p.s.M.c. (which fellowship, incidentally, carries with it the Freedom of the City of London).

I le returned th.'lt year to Aberdeen and joined his father in the family business of Jewellers and Watchmakers, George Jamieson & Son, of which the late Baillie W. \YI. Carry had been sole proprietor since 1907.

In 1933 he entered into partnership with his father when the firm name was changed to Jamieson & Carry. Since 1939 he has been sole proprietor of the firm. In 1963 he acquired the old established business of John Knowles & Sons, Ballater, which is now under the capable management of his wife Diana . Ile was Aberdeen's representative to the National Association of Goldsmiths for many years.

A pre-war Territorial, our President was commissioned in 1937 in the Royal Signals. Whilst serving with the I lighland Division he was a prisoner-of-war from June 1940 unti l May 1945. Fortunately his natura l cheerfulness and imperturbability helped him to survive this with no noticeable effect on his genera l outlook to life.

He has always shown a remarkable degree of service to his fellowmen and the community. The multiplicity of his activities is evidence of this.

From 1947 to 1950 he served a term as a Town Councillor representing Rosemount Ward. He has been a member of Aberdeen Rotary Club since 1936; a member of Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce for many years and is their representative on the Local Committee of the Territorial and Auxiliary Forces Association and Chairman of the Recruiting Committee fo r the new Volunteer Force. He is a Trustee and II7

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1htrdee11 Cra111111,1r fr/Joo! \lag,r:;_iur

member of the Committee of Management of AberJeen Sa, ings llank: a Pase l\Iaster of Lodge of Aberdeen -o. 1 Ter. J le tinds time also to serve as a member of the Cit} Valuation Appeals Commmee, the Committee of Aberdeen and County Associat ion for Teaching the Blind in their Jlomes and as a member of the Congregationa l Board of Craigiebuckler Church (although self-confesseJly tone-deaf, he is, I believe, a mem ber of their O rgan Committee!). I le bas been a member of the D eeside Golf Club since his Schoo l days and is an enthusiastic, if unsuccessfu l, member of the Club Golf Section. I le plays more to reduce, than collect, a pot.

Since 1946 he has taken a very keen and active interest in Club affairs, having served severa l years on the Lxecutive Commi ttee. He was Chairman of I xecutive for the two years 195 5-57 and it was dur ing his Chairmanship that the most successful Grammanan l ·air was organised in June 1956 as a result of which the present School .\mcnities Fund was estab lished. Jlis quiet and effective leadership during that time was largely responsible for the smooth working of the arrangements \\'hich were the combined effort of parents, st.tff, boys and former pupi ls.

Genetica lly speaking, I suppose it wou ld be impossible to cross Pete r Pan \\ ith Chaucer's verray parfit gentil knight hut if it were I feel sure that the end product in human form would be uncommonly like our President . \X'e wish him a happy term of office and members of the Club outwith the city will he glad to welcome him at their functions.

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Allan Cameron Frazer, W.S. (1925-30) Allan f razer has been Honorary Secretary and Treasurer of the Edinburgh Centre of the r .P. Club for the whole of the past thirty years. That is then, not quite from the inception of the Club Centre in 1932 but from Yery shortly after that time. \\hat he does not know about the affairs of the Ldinburgh Centre is known to no mortal man and his going from that office will be sorely missed_ It would not be su rprising if a free association of ideas starting with the idea of "the Rdi nburgh Centre" automatica lly produced t he response" 1\llan Frazer" i n the minds of most Edinburgh F. P.s- so closely identified with the Club Centre has he become . I Ie has stewa rded the Centre from the early days when its survival had to be carefully guarded to its present maturity as an institution.

Jle has no,\ resigned that office but has, most fittingly, been acclaimed Vice-President of the Edinburgh Centre of the Club for the ensuing period of two years. l lis great experience is not, of course, lost to us and his approachability and geniality give comfort to the present reporter who would otherwise be much daunted in accepting succession in that office. A handsome gold watch was presented to him by the Edinburgh r.P.s as a commemorath·e token of their appreciation for all that he has done over the last thirty years.

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It is quite clear to tho~e who know Allan that his resignation is by no means the prelude to any diminution in his activities. He has rather created the impression that his time will be c\·en more at the service of his many talents. For a long time now he has fulfilled his early promise of being enviably gifted in the field of literature and literary pursuits. As a student at Aberdeen University he wrote the script for the Charities Show of his time, and tod,1y ·we occasionally come across, sometimes in the Law Periodicals and sometimes elsewhere, evidence that a bird, generally considered by popular reputation to be one of ill-omen, has again published Yerses distinguished for their quiet humour, felicity of expression and topicality . For Allan has chosen as his nom-de-p lume the name of a large black bird of prey .

A humourous if not courageous choice of soubriquet when we remember that Allan practises as a lawyer in Edinburgh.

As Secretary of the \Valter Scott Club in Edinburgh he combines, again, the two often separate actiYitics of law and literature and shows th,it .in _\berdonian can get to the top even of an institution so characteristic of Edinburgh, renowned for its exclusiveness, as a Club which exists in the main to dine once a year to celebrate the memory of one of her greatest citizens.

Allan Frazer is the Dutch Consul in Edinburgh. The entertainment of visiting Dutch dignacories and Dutch sailors is surely a formidable undertaking at which all but the most robust of hosts would quail.

1 lis most recent honour has been his appointment by Malcolm Muggeridge, the present Lord Rector of Edinburgh l.,niversicy as Lord Rector's Assessor. f [is experience in both law and literature will here again serve him well and we know that this is a task much to his O\\ n liking. \X e wish him well in all his many ventures.

Centre N ews E din burgh The ,\nnual Dinner was eaten in the C1rlmn !Imel on 17 february 1967, when twenty-seven member~ of the Centre entertained twenty of their guests including official guests.

The principal guest was .\fr. R. B. Bruce Lockhart, Headmaster of Loretto School.

Ile was accompanied at the top table by Professor Edward .J. Wood, President of the Parent Club and the Rector. Dr. Albert Christie represented the Glasgow Centre and Dr. \VI. \. (Apland represented Gordonians and were official guests at the top table also. :',1r. \'\'. Ferrier I\farnr, President of the Edinburgh Centre of the Club "'as in the chair. \lr. Ferrier I\favor proposed the coast of'The Queen' and l\lr. R. B. Bruce Lockhart proposed the toast 'The School and The Club'. Both the Rector and Professor Wood replied to the ioast of 'The School and Club'. Mr. Ferrier J\!avor proposed the mast of'Thc Guests' and this was replied to hy the Reverend Dr. Lewis Cameron.

The final toast of 'The Chairman ' was proposed by Allan C. Frazer. :',[r. 1\llan C. rrazcr who has been Honorary Secretary and Treasurer of the Centre for almost e:,.actly thirty years intimated that he would not be seeking rcelcction . .Members of the Centre will miss him in this capacity bur forrunarely they had a precognition of his intention and were thus able to commemorate his lengthy devotion to their affairs with the presentation of a fine gold watch.

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The members appointed ,\ fr. James Craig, w.~., as President c,f the Club Centre for the ensuing two years and it was with particular s,uisf.,ction that they ap()Ointcd ,\1r, Allan C. Frazer Vice- President for the same period . .'.\!embersof the Committee appointed were Mr. Peter :Miller, w.s., Mr. F. C. D. Black, Mr. R. G. C. Smith, Mr. Michael Bruce , _\dvocate and Mr. W. Ferrier l\favor. To fill the vacancy of H onorary Secretary Mr. D. Brittain 11.-as appointed in place of Mr. ,\llan C. Frazer.

An appreciation of Mr. Frazer appears elsewhere in this issue and we make no apology for publishing below that part of his above-mentioned Toast which relates to his presentation: our only apology is to the Centre Presidrnt, of whom .\Jr. Fra,er spoke "'mmly, for omitting the remainder hut perhaps he will appreciate that lack of space left us nn nlternntivc.

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:\fR. CHAJRWA"rf ANO GENTU Nl'" . ..•••

Tonil{ht ba, bet·n, and is for u1P, such an c"perie01 fl'! a, a nua if hr:" n~f')· lu,·kr m.1y hopt· tn ha, .. onc·e in a lifetime. You, Sir, h.t,e !'ipokcu in warm and kindlr wonh, iu "hkh rour romplimc-nh ha,·e 1.>eenl:tced with wit and rour fl.ittrry salted with eh.at en1lea1 U.,; mahr,e which i-s the ha Um.ark of affection in the inten:han.,;es l,,:t"ccn old friends.

Hut whtn th~e grnial ret1enion5 are c-rowm·d and rmhc lli bed by a gift of 1u1 h genero ... itv a, vou ha\.·e ju"t b.mded to mr. on bt·half of the m,·rnll(·rsof tbb Ch1b then i11dced I l~1n to wonder ho" J can ade,1uately r~poml ore,pwss my prarle and thanks for bt-1ng hon,lured in cha., way. I can only ,ay, v.ith great humihtr, th~t \\·hen thii \liatth ceases to remi1111 me of some thirty years of g, ni.1l fri<'ndihips and golden ccin\h ialit)", lune-, which 1t records, "Kill Jor me ba\f!COtnC to it-. Im~ rt,~.

I can look bac.k on m.1ny mem1>rable tvemng~--somf" iudccd 10 mrrnorablc 1h.,t I ha,~ gn•at diftlcult)' in remembering tht111 at all. J 1>upp.;'>Sethf" mil(,torn':1 down the yt.! 1ri ar~ thr comings a111l goings c,f Pr~idents. Looking ac the ha.rJ... of the Toast Lbt I ,wt remiml,·11 that I took OYt'r a, Secretary from my old and di·ar fiicnd tlu· l.1tc Sh("riff Liml11,ay l>uncau duriui,:- the long reign of Lord Mackay. Lord ~lackay wa" a kindly 111.m whc,-..e c1uditinn ancl prolixitr incrra ..ed with the pa!sage of the years. His lamentf'd pa~~ing rrd11r1:clat a single blow the bulk ut the Annual Rf"ports of St,s...ion Cases by, at a moderate e::.umatP, some .:!O Jl('r ( f'Ut. In 1917 the constitution of thf'! Ch1b m:ut~ no provisfon for the retirem~nt of the Pr,~...1<1cnt and $omr ot the more anxious m~11\bers of the Cciuu1Littec began to su ped that Hh Lortl,;h ip wouM thortly aequire a prC:$etiptivc right to tb, ... Ula1r-.1 pro-.,pe<·tttnderr(l m,,re probable b)' the fact that although he was in his righUf"s be was d1«:anctrtm;::h- robust.

In th ese ct.rewnst.iil.D~, egged ou l i.u1..1g111u by Mr. J. c: h:tcM who, as Red-,trar General, had a 1 Ik>~~tli~ t~~~\~~:~~;i~t:\t~~~~~~~~r:!:~re«'t:j r~Y: fi~e.: :¥1i~~CJ~; two yt<ars and I got my,elf put up to pl"Opo5e the Chainn:in·s health . ?\'e:tt ye.,r lie resigned. I oftc-n wondered why. But I ultimately came to the conclu'-ion that the ar<idt'ntaJ 1cnpropriety of a renurk [ nude ma,~ have haJ 50mcth ing to do 1'"ith u.

Jn his yvu11~f"rday~ a, '-'tll iis bc..mg a Triple 1:int at Cambr1,lgc be was ulso a kf'en m.1untainttr nntl climbr-r. During varat1 ons, he con<111uerl numerous Alps auJ in tl"rm Un1e kt-pt h11.1,;.elfin tn111 by 1111la¼_!ully sca1:IB~ the stCC"plcs and 1,1m1.1clf'.Sof the Univcn1ty, rnarkml( bt-t ,.1ri,111 conqut,t~ hy planting an ohJCCt on the top. Jt wa, thu , I ol,~erved, that he la1,l th,• fm1111l.Uionof Wh:\t woh ;.1!terwJHb at tlle Scottish B,1r to he a prosrwr11u-, Chamber prarti,P. Thr C:ornrnittee rested me for a vt'ar or twn ,1fter that.

But l rtuwmbtr in 1Q$J h..a,ing · the ho111111r ot propv ...in,i.:- a Toau to une wh,, is n 01\' tlic "Cnfor and mu, b beloved rnem~r r,f tlte lent re upon \\ hi1m we were all ha ppr and I r,111,l to ob«-ne that his old Cnivenity of Abeu.h.'CJJ bad l:Onfcrrrcl the<lcatree of I>octor of Laws.. A-1 l recall it [ prea<·httl on that occasion a brief senru,n on a blogr:11 hita.1 theme based on the twent)'·'-'ighth n·r-e nf tht• sixth chapter of St. Mattbe¥i-'Conilder the I.it:ie• an,i I remember the dc-h:;ht with which I dbcove-rt'd in a work of reftrc.nC't that the fint l.llhe sprang from the tcan of~ dl$tr. , ct~l Hve as abe fitd from thf' Garden of Edt n.

I wa'I 11t•,·f'ragain, until this even ing, kt 1 to propo ...,- the Ch,iir11i:ui•s h~alth .

t1c;1~!l:~~h1h'~,~

London Tbe .-\nnu.-il Dinner was held in Browns IIotcl, J,ondon, \V. 1., on Friday, 2 December 1966. In the chair was the Centre President, George W. Dowcs (1915-28) and the principa l guests were Professor Edward \'fo od, the Club President, and ilrian k. Crookshanks, the Club Secrc1ary. Other gueMs included Dr. Archibald Clow from the London Gordornans and .'.\fr. Lawson Reed, who represented Kelvinside Academy.

The following member,; of the I.ondnn G!ntre attended'. II. G. Edwards, D. S. Stew-art,T. Cummings, G. Anderson, \. G. f'sslemont, Sir J. Crombie, G. Simpson, J. \VI. Benzie, R. D. Bruce, T. Robertson, C. Savidge, Professor Davidson, L. D. Robertson, A. Emslie,\\. Grah,1m, \\.I .. Simpson, L. R. Gauld, J. L. Thompson, G. A. Sharp, J. Wilson, I.. D . .\fa,or, J. l\l. .\fcDonald, K :\Jackie, P. l\lacPhce, D. \VI. C. Smith, J. G. C. Brown, T.. Johnston, N. K. Ruhson, J. G. Watkin-Jones, l. M. Duguid, R. Falconer, \\. Yule, I. l\f. Yeat~, J. R. C.1tto.

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Northern Ireland

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W. S. Benton continues as President :ind A. ·M. M. Steven as Secretary of the Centre which continues to meet over the luncheon table every few momhs although two of the regulars have recently been absent, one because of ill ness, the othe r because of travel abroad. Two newcomers, however help to keep the numbers up to strength. ~\.ny 1°.P. visiting L,lster either on business or holiday will be made most welcome by the Centre members and might care to communicate with the Secretary beforehand so that a proper introduction to Irish coffee can be arranged.

Annual General Meeting The Sixty-fifth ,\nnual General Meeting of the Club was held in the Gtlcdonian Hotel, Aberdeen, on Tuesday 21st !\larch, 1967. There were thirty -two members present.

Executi ve Report The Rq,on h} the Exccuuve Committee of the Cluh for the year to 31 December 1966 was submitted by the Chairman of the ,1ecting, ;11r. \\'illiam L. Connon, the Vice-President of the Club, and the following are cxcrncts from the Report.

Mem bership The follm, 1ng is an analysis of the membership uf the Oub as at 28 February 1967, with comparable figures at 28 February 1966.

28, 2/66 28/ 2/67

Life Membmhip Partially Fully Ordinary Paid Paid 1,2n l ,I I 5 1,273 1,121

+6

-

1

-f 40

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Scaff

8 8

H 34

Total 2 ,390 2,436

8

...!.. t

+46

Loss es by D eath D uring the yc,1r the deaths uf forty-seven P.P.s, of whom twenty-three were members of the Club, were recorded in the ,,1agaz.i11r.These included the last of the five sons of the late Samuel Pope, Art and Writing Master in the School from 18671912; Alexander Findlay who was the last sun•i, ·ing founder member of the Club; and Robert McDougall, of Canada, who in recent y<-ars had been a most generous benefaccor of the Club and pf its Rugby Section.

Socia l The Annual Dinner of th1,; Club \\a, hdd in the Sch, d Hall on Thursday, 20 October 1966 and was aucndcd by 8 Junior members and 184 Senior members of the Club and their guest~, t!lge1hcr with a number of official guests. The President, Professor Edward J. Wood, was in the Chair and the principa l toast was proposed

by Dr. hn D. \laclntnsh, Headmaste r of Fettes College, Edinburgh. The Annua l Ball was held in the &-ach Ballroom on 28 Decembe r 1966 and w2s attended by 615 members and guests. The surplus on the two functions amounted to £92.

Sch ool The usual medals \\ ere prl·sentcd at the \nnual Pr in •, giving and the customary grant was made by the Club to the School Sports Prize fund. The School is now in

Aberdem Gra111mar School lvfagazine

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GENERAL RECE I PTS AND PAYM E NTS A CCOU NT

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the Acco<JDts correct.

of the Accouata.

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& SMITH. C.A. Ho,.,,,.,y

Aud1/o,1.

Aberdeen Gr,1111mt1r School ,'1.1,r,azi11r

12.4

full possession of all 11s accommodation, .u,d ~talf .rnd pupil, alike arc h.,ppy with the improved facilities. Since the Annual General Meeting in 1966 there have been a number of developments in the Educition Committee\ plans for Comprehensive Education in the city. The policy which they have no\\· ad<lpted isrhat of introducing a full comprehensive system on a one-tier b:i,is. (The scheme is as reported in the December 1966 issue of the .\fag,izine,and is not rcpc:1tcd here.) The Executive has the matter under review, and a sub-committee has been formed to enquire into the issues invo lved and to consult with the other bodies interested in opposing the proposals with a ,iew to taking such positive action as may best serve our purpose.

General Bu sines s The \ccounts for the year, duly audited and certified, were submitted and appro,·cd. (T hey arc reproduced elsewhere in this issue.)

Reports on the year's activities were submitted on behalf of the ,·arious Athletic Sections and it was noted that all arc continuing to llouri,h.

The appomtment of , •Ilice-bearers then took place and 1hc Chairman thanked Professor 1•.dward J. \\ond, 1he retiring President, f11r hi, interest in the Club's activities, and for the excdlcncc of the manner in "hich h,· presided at the Parent Club Dinner. I le had also :mended the Centre Dinners at London, Edinburgh and Yorkshire. at each of which his warm and frit·ndlr nL'lnner endeared him tn all.

Section News Rugby Since the last issue of the Mogaz.inP, lhe section has had a continue d run of mixed fort unes. The unfo rtunate spate of inju ries prcviouslr referred to continued throughou t and it\\ .1s ,1 tribute to the reserve strenK(h th.11 ,.,me i-:ood win, were prtKluccd against s1rong opposilion.

The ru:11nl of the four (,ftecns was a• follows: l'o1i1ts ]St\'.\

2nd X\' Jrd XY 41h X\'

l'laytd

11?011

[ ,ll,f

H 26 14 6

20

].~

l l

8 6

8

Dra»11 }

/·or

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}8:>

H7 178 94 49

JS(, 186 216

T he weather di<l not curtail the season to 1he same extent as usual and the number of fixtures played by the 1st and 2nd X \"s lus never been surpassed.

Eigh t full colours and fi\'c half colouf'i \\ .:re awarded by the selection conunittce.

Full Colours : D. G. Fowlie, G.\\ '. Fraser, J. \ ( _lcffrc\",P. l's. 1.o,·c, F. N. :\lcJ...:cn,ic C. Ritchie, D. Smuh and \\. \. Wit, ,n, H alf Colours: P. .\f. Collier, (,. (,.

Hutchcon, R.. \. McD,mald, D. Marr and c; (, \ ltlnc.

C. Ritchie ,vas chosen to pby in the :\nrth, \I 1dlands ,,. \ ustmlia match and 111 the Inter-district game with Glasgow.

For next season, a fixture has been arranged "1th Royal I ligh Sch0<,I in Fdinburgh and it is hoped that a fixture will be .umnged with a Dublin Club foe the week-end of the Ireland-Scotland International in Dublin.

Fina lly the Section would like to congra1ul.1tc the f,adics Committee on their fine wor k in catering at Rubislaw on Saturdays and for their further donations to the Clubh ouse Development Pund. In the two years since their formation they have handed O\"er more than [,zoo cowards this cause.

Section N1JN

12 5

Fixtures in the South at the start of season 1967-68: 16 Sept. lleriots F.P. Goldenac re A llan Glen's F.P. lfahopbriggs 7 Oct .

14 Oct. Ediubu rgh Accics Racbum Place 4 1':ov.

Perth Accies Perth 1r Nov. Jordanhill School F.P. Kilmardinny 2. Dec. Watsonians Myresidc (AM) 2~ Dec. Glasgow Accics 'cw Anniesland

H ockey

•

This scastin has proved to be one of transition in the fortunes of the Section. \\:'ith the departure of se,eral experienced players to the Grammarian Xf, the Section did not maintain its run of recent successes- in p~rticular the second and third elevens suffered most as regards changes of personnel and it will obviously be ~omc time before they regain their greatness of former years.

The 1st XI had a very successful season and, although they failed to reta in the Scottish Cup, they regained the David Wood Memorial Trophy by winning the ~orth League and were unbeaten in all matches against local clubs.

Two six-a-sic.leteams \\-"Cre entered for the Highland District six-a-side tourney a new venture for the Scction-<1nd the folio\\ ing si,c caprured the Barclay Trophy with as fine a display as I have seen in six-a-side hockey: W. Dick, P. Walker, J. Drummond, A. Hampton, F. Lawson, J, Leiper. \!though the traditional Girvan Fc.~tivalwas postponed this year, a less ambaious tournament was run ar Ayr which proved to he one of rhe features of the season.

All members of the Section who participated were: most impressed by the excellent organisation and reception gi,·en by Ayr Hockey Cluh to the ,·isiting teams and left their own impression by winuing three of the four games played during the two days which was all the more significant since the same eleven participate d in all games . We certainly hope to be invited back next season and this Tou r coup led w ith the one to Dublin shou ld make 1967-68 well worth waiting for.

Several members will be leaving the Section next season and we thank them all for thei r services to the Section-in particular '\ lastair Pyall who took a keen interest in all aspects of the Club and Donald Ross who has done such an efficient job both on the field as a hockey player and off the field as Treasurer for the past few seasons. [n mcmioning F.P.s, we must also thank Ian :\fi<ldleton for his invaluable services to the Club as umpire and our new Treasurer . Thanks are also due co the Management Committee Team for theirfirstclassorganis.uion throughout the season, in particular the informal dinner dance held in the ~farcliffe Hotel where members of the Scottish Cup winning sides of 1964 and 1966 and finalists in 196~ were presented with ties and medallions in recognition of a feat which I feel may stand for several years to come. At the same time, the Section piid tribute tO I ric \'(/'att, who announced his retirement from International Hockey and whose achievement in gaining fifty-one caps for his country will undoubtedly never be bettered.

Presentations were made to Eric and his wife who played such a large part in his success story.

The following Colours were awarded for Season 1966-67: 1st XI Colours : Club Colours:

J. D rummond, D. Ross.

J. Stewart.

Thanks arc due to J\[r. Falconer and ',{r . Matthew for their co-operation and support throughout the season and to Mr. :\IcNay whose keen interest in the fortunes of the Section and great enthusiasm and drive have never failed to produce such fme recruits for the Section.

Aberdem Gra111111,1r Srhool ,'1agazi11e \s always the Section is keen to welcome new members and training will begin at Rubislaw at the end of August.

PERSONAL

IIONOURS

Pride of place here must go to Fred 1,awson who gained his first cap for Scotland during the season. Indeed Fred played in all three internaLionals against the home counmes and proved co be an outscan<ling member of the side which captured the International Championship for the first time in fifty odd >·cars. \X'c arc all sure that this is just the beginning of a long international career and that Fred will gee many more C1ps in the future.

John Drummond, Joe Leiper, Frie Watt and Fred played for Piers and i\.onh while Walter Dick, Douglas Campbell, Keith Campbell, Les Forbes and \lcx Hampton played for 1'.orth. ,\t under-23 level, Fred Lawson, Douglas Campbell and , \Ian Pirie played in local trials with a vie\\ to selecting next season's ceam. ,\t the .\.G.l\l. held in April the following officials \\ere appointed for next season: I S! Xl Caplam, J. Drummond I ·,er Caplai11, ,\, "-· C1mpbell 2nd XI Captain, D. Parkinson l ,rr-Captam, 1\. Pirie 3rd XI Captai11, ,\, Milne I ',re-Caplai11, I\.. Mackie Surrlary and Match Secretary,,\, Esslemont 1'rea111rer, I. Middleton ,\. HA\lPTO~

Swimmin g The Swimming Section has had another ,ausfactory year of progress. More m:w members have joined the Club.

The accent this year has been on the encouragement of che family co swim.

Cvery Tuesday, bct\\·cen 6.30 and 7.30 p.m., members arc cn11tlcd to take their families to the pool. This encourag<:s the youngsters 10 swim, where chc ".ltcr is warm and the parents arc able co keep an eye on them. •n,c committee feel that this is an excellent experiment, and they hope that more and more F.P.s will avail themselves of this opportunity.

The Section is always on the look -out for new members, and the commitlcc will be happy to welcome any on Tuesdays bcrneen 6.30 and 9 p.m. \'{'c arc sorry that the Club cannot meet during the Sch<~ll holid,1ys as the pool has to be closed at these times.

Do come along hy yourselves or with ynur families, and he in the S\\ 1m. \\ c shall be delighted to welcome you.

Go lf Once again the Golf Section has got undLr \\'1)' for a year \\hich I hope \\ill be full of surpri,,;s. It is our 21st ann iver,ary and 1c has lx·cn proposed that a special celebration will he incorporated with our \nnual Dinner to be held in the ~onhern Hotel on 24 '-<nember 1967.

•\s is the usual custom, our outing, will be ar Ballater on the first Sunday of the months of June, \ugust, Scptcmlx:r .md October. The July outing, which will be a special outing, \\Ill take place at Frascrhurgh, after which there will be a dinner at the Alexandra 1Intel.

Our first out ing, on 7 :\fay, was held ac Uallatcr under very good weather conditions with a record number of forcy-four F. P.s and guests actending.

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Section Ntws

12.7

The winners o f the two sections were:

1 landicap: - 11 1. Chapman, D. II. 75 9 66 z. ,\llan, C. C. 79 10 69 3. Dempster , D. G. 74- 3 =- 71

Handic:ip 12 and ove r ;\filler, \V/.

88 c8 2, Davids on, A. M. 86 16 9c- 20 3. J\lcl.e.in, 11.

I.

70 70 71

There were three lighting for the 3rd place and \lr. Dempster \\on with the best inward half. \ special pri,c, donated by l\lr. \. Logan, was won by \ lr .. \. Grav.

Gr.oRGE \ . c. \vAt KIR, .\ecrtla,y

(15

ew Members of the Club ovember 1966-15 May 1967) Life Members

Du,r--, John ( 19.1<, .18), "Rosemoor", Grnvc Road, Jiin<lhcad, Surrey.

GAUD, .\lalcolm William Robertson (1947-61), 90 Fomllainhall Road, \bcrdccn.

GRuG, David Smi1h (19.t3-49), L ."-.1.C., P.O. Bo,c 588, 53 :\fanna, Lagos, 'ige ria.

LoBBAK, James C'n:orgc (19H•60), flat zo, Gilcom,tuun I.and, K ,JJ Street, Aberdeen. l\IACKtF., Robcn l\orric (c941-54), M.B., c11.o., 15 Craigiebucklcr fcrracc, .\bcrdeen. \ l ~CRAF., Duncan Leck (1948-52), 8 Braemar Terra ce:, ,orth Po,.,1, llc>ng 1'.ong. ::-·.11TH, Ronald Jan Lewis (1947-60), s.~c., 2 \\'cstercr,n Place, Cults, .\berdccn. w·AGREL, \l arun James (1943-49), n.s<:. (L'<G.), \l ,bno-\·u Ol mcn,, 10, Italy.

Ordinary M embe rs

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CARRY, Slichacl Robert (1953-66), Rubisbw Park, Rub1sla\~ Park Ro.td, ,\bcrdccn .

Crnusnl' , Gordon Angus ( 1960-66), 54 Ferryhill Road, \bcrdccn.

C11R1ST11., Gordon Badger (1961 65), 142 Roywood Dri\·c, Don ;\!ills, Ontario, Canada.

Cooi., John llcrn·dcn (1953-63), 18 Allan Street, ,\bcrdecn.

DAnES, .\Ian (195 5-62), 54 I hmmcrsmirh Rnad, \lx:rdccn.

D1CKIL, John D oug las (1961-66), 136 Roscmoum Place, .\bcrdccn.

F1NDLAY, Leonard John Reid (19S4-60), do Kings Park , 1--.ingswcll,, \bcrdcen .

GRAY, Russell (1952-65), "Dunallan", 5 Rosehill Terrace, ~\berdcen.

GRIEVE, 1'.cnnerh Jan (1964-66), 123 Hilcon \venue, \bcrdccn.

GlTXN, John Barnetson (1953-66), 8 ~caficld Road, \bcrdecn. b.GLIS, John Reid (1957-66), 16 Pincwood Road, ,\herdccn.

Lr.AsK, James , \ldo (196o-66), 32 I karhcryfold Drive, ,\bcrdecn .

MORRISON, Gordon James (1960-66), Summerfie ld Cott ,1ge, F.day Ro.id, \bcrdccn.

PrTF.RS, Gordon Grieve (1960-66), 7 Dccsidc Terrace, \berdccn .

RE1D, Robert Charles Birnie (1933-37), C.A., Thornhill, Cults, Aberdeen.

ROBERTSON, Brian James (1960-66), 76 Great \'fcstcrn Road, \bcr<lccn.

Scarr,\\ 1ll1am Chambers (1964-66), 29A St. Nicholas Street, \bcrdccn.

TAYLOR, Cailean l\fac.\rchur Macfarlane (19p-59), 50 Ccdarwood \venue, :--..ewton Mearns, Renfrewshire.

TAYLOR, Graeme Charles Sruart (1953-66), 7 Ashley Park ~orch, ,\her deen.

TEMPLETON, Richard (1950-55), 32 Kelvin Dri ve, Il.i ystnn, Kirkint1llocb. \VALK£R, Peter \mh ony (c946-59), M.n., CH.B ., 250 Rosem ount Place, Aberdeen.

Yt:LE, Denis Koble (1960-66), 36 Summerfield Terrace, Aberdeen.

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Club Consuls Members of the Club arc asked to note the following amendments to the list of Club Consuls published on page 68 of the December 1966 issue of the Magaz.w.

CAN~\DA Va ncou ver : The correct address of the Consul, George Barclay Rickart (1923-30) should rcad-"Thc Vancouver Insurance Agents' Association, 325 H owe Street, Vancouver, 1, B.C." It is hoped that no one has been inconvenienced by the error in Mr. Rickart's address as previously published and which was some 800 miles from where he actually is.

SOUTH AMERICA Braz il : The address of the Club Consul, James Irvine .Melville (t917-2 1) ~hould read "The Royal Bank of Canada, P.O. Box 8065, Rua 15 de ~ovcmbro, 240, Sao Paulo, Brazil."

Club Subscription .Members of the Club are reminded that as from I January last the Ordinary Subscription rate has been increased. The Ordinary Subscription is £1 per annum, and the Junior Subscription is 10s. The Junior rate applies up to and including the year in which the member attains the age of 21.

The Life Membership Subscription remains at £t 5.

Members arc also reminded that tbe subscription is payable at 1 January in each year. Notices are included in the Magaz_ine of Ordinary members whose subscriptions are unpaid at the time each issue is despatched, but no other reminder is given in order to keep the Club's administrative expenses to a minimum.

BANKER'S

OllDEll

A number of enquiries have been received about payment of subscriptions by Banker's Order. The number of members presently doing so is small, but the Executive has decided to afford members an opportunity of adopting this method.

A form of Banker's Order is enclosed with this issue of the ;Magaz.ineto all Ordinary members, and those wishing to avail thcmscl"cs of this method of payment are asked !Cl complete the fo rm and return it to the Secretary and Treasurer. Receipts will be given for these subscriptions in the usual way, but members are asked to note that there will inevitably be delay as the Treasurer cannot deal with these except on receipt of the periodical Bank Statement.

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The House for Cutlery The superb selection, eminently suitable for the home, for gifting or presentat ion reflects the latest In British and Contine ntal designs.

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For SEA, RIVER or LOCH get yourself a

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Shoes correctly fitted by

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Official Vauxhall Agents

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The Aberdeen Glass & China Co. Ltd. Suppliers and

to the Trade of Ta ble, Kitchen

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Skilled anglers agree-

The SHARPE ' SPECIALIST' -is a rod

with a real difference The Shal'l)<:"Specialist" range or rly Rod , combine a11 1hat' s best in the latcs1 material, and fitting~, plu, the proved advantaae, of Split Bamboo, 10 produce the most up.to-date ny Rods on the market. Thc "Spcc ialisl" is the rod ror the knowl edgeable fisherman who can appre ci ate the real dllfcrcncc he find , in this new rod.

Come co our Showroom and handle thc!lc new rod 1-ge11hc proper ''feel" of 1hcm.

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Tel. 23731

Grain and Potato Mer chant

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The Social centre of the city For each and every occasion " The Caley " ojfers all the facilities and services expected of a fi rst class hotel

THE CALEDONIAN HOTEL UNION TERRACE

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Phone 28-470 IIVINCHfS

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Fra11k/i11.

We agree . .. . . . and would add that the best mtere:.t on your savings is obtained through an account m the Aberdeen Saving· Bank.

If you do not alrcad> have a Savings Account, start now-either through the School Bank or through an account wllh your local branch of the

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Tel. 23950 'Gallow1e1 •

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For all classes of Insurance ACCIDENT • ENGINEERING • FIRE HOUSEHOLD LIFE • LIVESTOCK MARINE • MOTOR • PENS[ONS You will be on good terms with The Northern Head Offices

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