THE LIDUNIAN
The Magazine of KING EDWARD SCHOOL
FIFTH SERIES, Vol. 9 No. 1 6
EDITORIAL
When people whose view Is solely superficial look at a school, they see only buildings, lessons, curricula, examinations and results; but people who have a deeper understanding of humanity realise that it is the pupils and, in particular, the staff who create the ambience that is in reality the school. King Edward's has been particularly poignantly reminded of this apparent commonplace by the recent death of one of its most liked and respected masters. I should here like to add my own personal tribute to the late Mr. Shearman and say, on behalf of all the boys in the school, what a fine and human master he was. He combined discipline (one of the less popular tasks of a deputy-headmaster) with un derstanding, a degree of tolerance and that touch of humour which is so vital to the smooth and amiable running of a school. His contribution to the atmosphere of the school over many years was immeasurable, and it is this atmosphere that "The Lidunian", however imperfectly, tries to convey.
It is, perhaps, one of the duties of a school magazine to remind the boys that personal achievement and examination results,however important, are not the only purposes of education, and I hope that boys remember that they are also here to learn the virtues of co operation and corporate spirit. If only every pupil in the school dis plays the same fellow-feeling and dedication as did the late Mr. Shearman, it cannot fail to have beneficial effects on the school as a whole and the personality and achievements of every boy within it.
Haud iqitur penitus pereunt quaecumque videntur, Sic alid ex alio numquam
desistet oriri."
VARIA
The sudden death of Mr. Shearman on 25th April brought great sadness to the whole school, which he had served with distinction and ioyaitv for thirty-five years, the last fifteen as Deputy Head master and Housemaster of St. John's. An appreciation by Mr. Jarvie of Mr. Shearman's immeasurable contribution to the life of the School appears elsewhere in The Lidunian.
The end of the summer term sees the retirement of Mr. A.J.M. Jarvie, who came to the school with Mr. Shearman in 1939. His service as Head of the Junior School has been rich in devotion and character. We wish him well for the future with much affec tion.
Good wishes also go to Miss N. Entwistle, who has retired through ill health from her post as Headmaster's secretary. In that capacity she has given friendly and efficient service to the whole school. We are glad that her health Is improving and hope that, as she lives so near, she will often look in upon us.
Four members of staff leave this term to take up other ap pointments. Our thanks for their many services, both in and out of the classroom, together with our good wishes, are extended to them. Mr. P. V. Kite, Senior Physics master since 1967, has been appointed Deputy Headmaster of Spalding Grammar School. Mr. J. K. Gee, who joined the staff of K.E.S. at the same time as Mr. Kite, leaves to become Head of Physics at Nantwich and Acton Grammar School.
Mr. M. L. West, who came here in 1 971 and who has been Head of Spanish since the retirement of Mr. Cronshaw, takes up a similar appointment at Rossall School in September.
Mr. G.,M. Smith, who has taught Economics for the past year, will take up an appointment at Cambridge College of Art and Technology.
Finally, congratulations are given to the following boys who successfully obtained places in the winter Oxford and Cambridge Scholarship and Entrance Examinations.
P.N. Nicholson (Hertford College Oxford); S. J. Thomas (Keble College, Oxford); C.C. Brunt (Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge); A.M. Silverman (Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge): and G.V. Thomas (St. Catharine's College, Cambridge).
MR. F. J. SHEARMAN
Mr. F. J. Shearman was born in Hereford; from Hereford School he won an Open Scholarship in Classics to Brasenose CoHegf Oxford.
He joined King Edward's on September 1, 1939, as Head of the Classics Department. His firsty duty was to superintend the digg ing of Air Raid trenches on the site of the present Dining Hail. When he joined the Army in the following year, he was posted to the Royal Armoured Corps, being commissioned in the XXI I Irci. Hussars. He was promoted Captain/Adjutant of his Squadron and saw service right through France and Germany; in fact, so far ahead was his Squadron, that the notorious concentration camps were by-passed to cut the enemy's retreat; it was at this point that he was 'mentioned in despatches'.
Immediately after de-mobilisation,'Tanky' as he was fondly called by that generation, returned to K.E.S. He was in charge of the Bantams Rugby XV and regularly accompanied Mr. Poole on
Mr. F. J. Shearman, M.A. K.E.S. 1939 1974
V[th., form Historical/classical outings to the Roman Wall etc. On the retirement of Mr. Radford he became Deputy Headmaster and Housemaster of St. John's. It was while still serving the school in these capacities that he tragically died at the beginning of this term.
John, as he was affectionately known, after almost 35 years on the Staff will be remembered by countless boys, past and present, for his personal qualities of sympathetic understanding, of kindliness and particularly of wise counsel. There cannot be a colleague of his on the Staff who has not at some time derived help from his sound common-sense, his tact and the amount of time he would give to the well-being of the school. Latterly, though very unwell, he continued to attend every School function. The Old Lidunians appreciated his qualities by electing him last year as their President.
By his passing, this School has lost one of its most devoted and loyal servants, and to all those privileged to know him, the greatest of friends.
A.J.M.J.MR. A. J. M. JARVIE
Mr. Jarvie's greatest contribution to the life of K.E.S. has been his magnificent work as Head of the Junior School. Many a boy who went into Form la weeping mite has entered the Shells full of con fidence and ready to take on all comers, bearing with him an apt nickname probably given to him by A.J.M.J. on his first day. And many an old boy has told me how much he valued the splendid start given him by A.J.M.J.'s firm but kindly manner.
When Mr. Jarvie joined this school, way back in 1 939, the Junior Department was situated in the main building, and Form III were housed in what is now the Senior Chemistry Lab.
But of course his work has not been confined only to the Junior School. Some of the more ancient ones amongst us remember his dashing performances as leading tenor in the Gilbert & Sullivan Operas we used to put on.
Perhaps few boys will know that he used to referee the 1st XV matches, that he was a member of the Manchester Society of Referees and was on the County Panel. He was capable of handl ing giant rugby men as well as small boys.
More recently, since the illness and death of Mr. Shearman, we on the Staff have been deeply appreciative of the help he has given in the general running of the School.
His going will be a great loss. We wish him and Mrs. Jarvie a long and happy retirement.
It will take a good man to replace him, ^ r.g.k.h.
THE RIVALS'
This year's school play was 'The Rivals' by Sheridan, a comedy of five acts. Consistently well attended on each of the'three nights, the play was an undoubted success. That it was a success was due to the application of all those involved in the play — the ac tors, the stage-crew, and the director - Mr. Elliston. Their han diwork resulted in a most professional production — a factor which the parents appreciated perhaps more than the actual con tent of the play.
Once again, the high standard set by Mr. Elliston was met by the actors, and here we must thank Miss Charlton, the Headmistress of Queen Mary School for allowing her girls to take part in the play. The girls' involvement contributed greatly to the success of the play, particularly Helen Donoghue's portrayal of Mrs. Malaprop. Miss Donoghue seemed to have a superb understan ding of the character she was representing - a scheming social madam whose appearance matched her eloquence. She was delightfully served and deceived by the Cockney maid, Christine Plant, whose somewhat simpler dialogue contrasted brightly and
amusingly with that of Mrs. Malaplop. Jill Leyland played an ex cellent part as Lydia Languish; she too understood the part of the young girl suffering from formal courtship and subsequent lonely hours less than adequately filled by reading books. Lydia's 'heighho was really heart-felt and won the audience's sympathy Julia, played by Gill Holmes, also suffered before she found lasting love in the form of Faulkland, played by Richard Snoad.
Richard Burton s stature was employed effectively in his portrayal of Sir Anthony Absolute - his blandly traditional attitudes conflic ting with his enamoured son's surreptitious plans to win Lydia. Capt. Jack Absolute was played by Larry Leeming and both he and Richard Burton added most perhaps to the dramatic quality of the play. Richard Burton was most powerful in his imposing role, whilst Leeming s addresses to the audience helped to build up the suspense. The rustic cowardice of Mr. Acres was admirably characterised by Dave Perkins; whilst Bill Jacobs; impeccable as Sir Lucius 0 Trigger, provided the contrast to Acres's limited valour - despite his inability to draw a sword cleanly!
Finally Philip Eve never put a foot wrong; and I would like to thank Pete Hill for the photographs.
A MUSICAL INTERLUDE
This year's Spring Concert was held in the Music Room on Wednesday 6th March at 7.30 p.m. A fairly large number of peo ple attended this most enjoyable and interesting event, which was performed by members of the School Choir and Orchestra.
The programme opened with the rousing 'R.A.F. March Past' by Walford Davies. Two young violinists, Michael Meaney and Graham Birkenhead, then performed also. An enchanting perfor mance of Chopin's 'Nocturne in E flat' was then given by Anthony Kirk. This was followed by a further violin solo by Anthony's young brother, John Kirk. Martin Emslie then sang three attractive Folk Songs, arranged by Benjamin Britten. There were then solos for Flute, by Jonathan Cartmell; Viola, by David Murdoch; and Saxaphone, by Howard Fairbrother.
After this, the Orchestra played three interesting and enjoyable pieces by Grieg. Next Mark Hall performed a violin solo, followed by three well known tunes played by the Wind Ensemble. Anthony Kirk now returned to the front, this time to play his violin in a per formance of a Gavotte by Rameau. This was followed by Elgan's well loved Cello piece, 'Dream Children', played by Peter Meredith.
The choir then performed three songs, under the title of "The Glee Clubl" The last of these, 'Of Mice and Men', was particularly amusing. Christopher Knowles clearly gave an excellent perfor mance of a Fantasy Piece by Schumann. The Orchestra's final number was an "Allegro Vivace' rendering of the popular 'Marche and Galop' from "Orpheus in the Underworld", by Jacques Offen bach. The programme closed with the National Anthem. Thanks are due to the Parents' Association for providing refreshments after the concert. Congratulations are due to Mr. Simpson, the Director of Music, and to all the performers, for a most enjoyable evening.
D.J.M.GOALS GALORE : PREFECTS TRIUMPH AGAIN
It was a lovely day. The sun beamed down on the lush turf. Huge crowds of people turned up in twos and threes. Little did they know of the spectacle that was about to be performed on that very field. Actually, the ground was of large proportions; the pitch was lined entirely with people jostling for viewing positions and encroaching onto the field gradually. This is one reason why the goal-scorers mentioned may slightly differ from the actual goalscorers; this is merely artist's licence, however, I can assure you.
But to the match itself, looking at my notes, (on the back of a card-packet, but that is immaterial) I see that almost immediately after the whistle being blown for kick-off, a certain master brings
down Ward. No names mentioned, but Mr. Plowes protests bitter ly against this decision. From the following free-kick, a clever move ends up with Openshaw heading, but Mr. Smith, the masters goalkeeper (as yet uninitiated), saves well. What came next can only be described. Anyone who remembers how 'Match of the Day used to be introduced with Peter Osgood scoring a goal by chesting it down, missing it, and still scoring, will know exactly how the first goal was scored. The scorer was Shorrock. 10 to the Prefects, I make it. Already the Prefects seem to be dominating the game, and only five minutes gone. A couple of minutes later, Billington doubles the Prefects' score in a flash. With the goalkeeper too far out of his goal, Shorrock, intent on a hat-trick, has an open goal. The ball is at his head. He gives it a gentle nudge. 3-0! No. It shies over from two yards out! He sinks to his knees in front of a crowd of jeering supporters behind the net. After the goal-kick, the ball, as if on elastic tied behind the Masters goal, bobs down to that same end, where Openshaw rips the net apart with the ball from four yards out. 3-0! No, he was offside. He mutters some comment to the referee, Bo'rtolozzo, who gives him as good as he gets.
But what is this? The Masters have the ball in the alien half I And Mr. Evans makes Perkins, the redundant goalkeeper work for a change: he has to go to fetch the ball from way behind the goal. However, as it had not passed through the posts on its way, a goal Is not awarded. Mr. Cole seemed to be the only master showing signs of promise, so far, and throughout the rest of the game this was borne out, with Mr. Evans and Mr. Smith (goalkeeper) also of note. But now, let us return to the action. The aforementioned goalkeeper can only pick it out weakly to Mr Gillibrand who proceeds to be tackled by Ward. The latter gains the upper'hand, and flicks it to Openshaw. Once more the ball taks a rap at the back of the net. Yes, it is 3-0 to the Prefects. At this point it is noted down on my piece of card-packet, Mr. Plowes vvas to be heard giving verbal encouragement and discouragement to his team and the Prefects' respectively.
It is only a matter of time before Shorrock scores the fourth goal, in a suspect offside position. Following this incident which makes the score 4-0 to the Prefects' believe it or not, there is what is technically known as a goalmouth melee, or to the unknowledgeable amongst us, there was a lot of kicking about in front of the goal but everyone made a mess of his shot However, in this case, the ball was knocked in, but was disallowed for some reason. From the free kick the ball quickly finds its home Or rather IS on Its way home, when Mr. Plowes waylays its possessor. Un fortunately, as he is in the penalty area at the time Openshaw gets a penalty for this. But does he take it himself? No' He hands to job over to Perkins, their goalkeeper. The latter runs up to the other end, after being woken up, takes aim, and shoots. It goes right in the corner. Only trouble is, it is the corner of the post it hits. After a scramble through, Mr. Smith picks the ball out right
into Openshaw's chest, from where it cannons into the goal. So he has justice after all.
After another onslaught, the ball Is booted right out of the ground, into the road by the Church. Rick Burton, passing in his car, makes it a 1-2-3 move by running over the ball. He leaves from his car, hurls the ball back over the hedge and continues on his way.
Now comes Ope,nshaw's third goal, or hat-trick (although a true hat-trick is three in a row). He streaks in on the right wing, shoots through a bunch of players from a very oblique angle, and there it is : 6-0. A few minutes later, the whistle goes for half-time. And it must be pointed out that the fact that Mr. Smith dropped his orange is only a rumour.
Questions are now circulating the ground, the most com mon being "Will the score be 12-0 at the end?" Others are wondering whether the masters will be given a chance, or whether they will make their own breaks and come back finally to win in a crushing 7-6 victory, cheered on by a crowd of exultant supporters. Myself, I thought that the final result would be 13-0 to the Prefects, but that is beside the point.
After this interval, the rout continues where it left off. Leeming, after three or four minutes, and making more of an appearance, nearly rips the net from the stanchions from about five yards out, leaving the poor goalkeeper floundering. However, no discredit to him; even Gordon Banks in his heyday could not have stopped this shot. At this point the match seems to be levelling out, despite the scoreline. Mr. Richards dribbles some ten yards and blazes a sizzling left-foot shot that just misses the goal by a mere eight yards. Then Shorrock, eager for his hat-trick, shoots through a veritable ruck of players to make the score 8-01 Now Mr. Cole is the only master who even looks like scoring (although Mr. Plowes did have a chance later on) according to a general consensus between a friend and me.
Following another mix-up Openshaw blasts the ball, which bounces out again, and is helped in by the goalkeeper on the se cond attempt, 9-01 Seconds after the kick-off Howarth and friends thunder down the pitch in rugby formation. The aforemen tioned fires a shot that beats the goalkeeper hands down. Unfor tunately, it hits the post, but only to come out to Ward who neatly shoots it into the top left hand corner out of the goalkeeper's despairing reach. 10-0!
So many goals have been scored. Some are saying it is 15-0; some are wondering whether the Prefects will reach triple figures. This is such a change from previous years. Last year the Prefects won 4-3, and the year before that the Masters won 5-4. So what is going wrong? Straightaway comes the reply, in the shape of Mr. Cole. But he is saved excellently by Perkins, to maintain his clean sheet.
After a progresssion up the pitch, Howarth backed up by Ward, jinks past the goalkeeper and a defender to revenge his earlier shot against the post. 11-0!
Over on one touchline, Mr. Killick has outrun himself and is writhing with agony. This strange disease quickly spreads to Mr. Sullivan, who also lies down rubbing his leg. Someone nearby remarked that it was "chemy. master's disease". While this is happening the Prefects change their goalkeepers. Perkins, raring to go, swaps shirts with Shorrock. Minutes later, the latter dives bravely at Mr. Evans's feet to smother the ball and saves a possi ble goal. ^
However, it bounces out again, but Shorrock equal to all this, tends off two forwards while re-clinging on to the ball.
After this seeming comeback by the Masters, Leeming does 12 s with Openshaw, gives the latter a shot at goal. He scores from this With a straightforward power drive. The Masters' fate is truly sealed when Howarth, with a lovely in swinging shot, scores direct from a corner; a final insult.
^f^f^hes out; the Masters troop off despondently, AnH th fo"" a photograph of the winning team. And they had thirteen good reasons to smile!
D.C.LILLESHALL 1974
As usual, the Lilleshall trip, although it was possibly too short for maximum benefit to be gained, nevertheless was most enjoyable.
h if the excursion was to be streaked thp rni h I T ^ ® P'9y®''S managed to miss the coach. Indeed for this same player, Lilleshall "74 was to be ex tremely memorable,including as it did many strange happenings such as walking into wardrobes and other nocturnal niceties.
Since everything had to be crammed into a short space of time, strQe°d nn th^p'^f become an annual event, was □ua^hv of nip! iJpI ou'" stay. Without Shorrock, the quality of play lacked a certain je ne sais quoi' and problems of selection which was virtually decided by the dropping of a pin, certainly did not help competitive spirit. As it was, Durham's team was favoured to win as he had in his ranks, the terrible twosome ?hi?t 1"^ The other teams strove valiantly to halt the finT-t f-F passage to the final proved to be inevitable. In the final itself, despite heroic efforts by Woodhead who in Celtic green and white had carried his team, controlling each game a la Suddick, a lethal left foot finished the proceedings
The next morning, everyone participated keenly in the training uner the expert guidance of Mr. Wilson helped by Messrs. Booth, Tootill and Matthews of the older brigade and Mr. Jones and Mr!
Walls, who were present for the first time. I am sure that all the masters helped each player, and the jeunesse particularly revelled In the fitness training, Openshaw found himself in the strange position of having to help in the organisation through his capacity as captain, but he carried his responsibility in his own inimitable style.
The certain budding fast bowler who had been the star of the show, as it were, last year, was too occupied in learning the tricks of his trade to delight us with his own brand of entertainment. This year, however, his role was not assumed by one of our own party, but by the coach driver who was a character in every sense of the word. He told us of his numerous exploits and of his in timate knowledge of the Fylde whilst displaying his prowess at cards. He certainly did not need to 'brag' about the latter.
All in all, the trip was enjoyed immensely and everyone is un doubtedly looking forward to next year.
R.W.D.E.PARENTS BARBECUE AND DISCO
Despite the poor weather conditions, a large number of parents, and young people arrived for the barbecue and 'disco'. A con siderable amount of money was made at both events. The Parents' Association worked very hard to produce some in teresting stalls and delicious food. The Sixth-Form Common Room Committee with help from M.r Kite, Dr. Gabb, Mr. Rostron and Mr. Naylor were overwhelmed by the vast numbers of young people who were queueing up outside even after the doors had been closed. This just emphasises the lack of facilities for young people in Lytham St. Annes. The magnificent sum of £700 was raised as a result of the effort
R.J.S.RUGBY FOOTBALL
1st XV
The post-Christmas period saw the 1 st XV record good wins over Hutton and Heversham, but Merchant Taylors, Crosby, once again proved too strong. An abandoned game with Manchester G.S., a narrow win over Upholland and an easy victory over Preston Colts brought us to the final game of a disappointing season, when in preparation for next year, a young and inexperienced side took the field. The players - many of whom were members of this year's U.I 5 side - should not be discouraged by their heavy defeat at the hands of a strong St. Bede's XV.
The season's final record was : P22 W 1 1 D 1 L 1 0.
Special mention should be made of David Shorrock, who played with distinction for Lancashire Schools, scoring several tries.
2nd XV
The 2nd XV's playing record was a poor one:
P 1 7 D 1 W 1 L 1 5. However, the spirit and enthusiasm shown by the regular players is particularly worthy of praise and many of them will make the transition into the 1st XV with ease.
In the North of England Schools 7-a-side Competition held at Fylde in March, our progress was halted in the quarter-final round by Gala, who had beaten us in last year's final.
Many thanks must be given to Mr. A. Jones, who devoted much of his time to coaching the 1 st and 2nd XV's and whose energy and enthusiasm were not always matched by the players.
B.E.S.Under 14 Rugby
Played 17, Won 10, Drawn 1, Lost 6.
From pre-season training sessions right through both halves of the season members of the team retained their enthusiasm, their pride in the performance of the team, and in its record.
Voluntary training sessions, as well as compulsory, were always well attended come rain, come hall, come snow - the manner in which the team raised the tempo of its play in the last quarter of games was indicative of its fitness and fighting spirit.
The other twenty eight who played in one or more matches readily acknowledge the inspiring example set by Philip Tottman, the team captain. He, was the outstanding player in every match in which he played. He together with I. W. McMillan and D. G. Brodie, played for the Mid-Lancashire team against the Manchester Schools' XV. H.W.
Under 13 XV
In a season in which the team has won only three of its seventeen matches, it would be easy to criticise the players' shortcomings. In fact the lack of determination and low morale were the major reasons for the large number of defeats, and when those who played for the Under 13 XV come to realise that their individual skills blended into a team effort could considerably improve their general standard of rugby, they should have a more successful future. But it is also essential for each individual to tackle properly and to put maximum effort into his play throughout the match, even when things are going badly for his team. This was best il lustrated by the final match of the season, when in the 16-4 vic tory against Blackpool C.G.S. something like the team's true potential was revealed.
Colours were awarded to Eddie (captain), Adams (vice-captain), Cartmell and Atkinson.
Under 12 XV
Played 9; Won 3; Drawn 2; Lost 4
An obvious essential for the formation of a good team is the availability of good material and the "new boys" proved to be a useful blend of size and speed upon which to build. Certainly there was no lack of enthusiasm and team places in both the forwards and the backs were keenly contested. In view of the speed with which the new game has to be learned the Season's results were quite good and we apparently benefited from our mistakes. The most persistent fault was bad tackling and this was mainly responsible for our defeats.
The opening match against Kirkham gave us quite a test in view of the muddy conditions to which we are unaccustomed. Our firm pitches make us play a handling game and so we are really never at ease when the ball has to be taken on with the feet. However our forwards rose to the occasion and most spectators felt that we were unfortunate to only draw.
The forwards made good progress and played more like a"pack as the Season progressed but on many occasions valuable breaks came to nothing because of lack of support. Tackling was nearly always high with heads and jersey collars as the main targets. Low tackling is essential and once the opponents know that t his Is missing they naturally play with more confidence. Line-out work was often poor with a lot of knocking back to the scrum half who was then put under pressure picking the ball up against forwards breaking through. H.J. Fairbrother, J.R. Grey, and L. Townsend were the spearhead of attacking play with Fairbrother con spicuous for his non stop effort and good tackling. L.S. Paterson hooked well and gave good support as did P.J. Brodie, M.W. Pemberton, D.J.pemberton, S.J.Birtwistle and S.B. Hepworth. In fact we were fortunate that we could pick almost at random from our available forwards and not feel the pinch.
The backs, though on the small side physically, proved to be quite a useful speedy combination although they were rarely seen at their best. Many passes were dropped at vital moments probably due to over-excitement at the prospect of scoring. Apart from bad tackling another fault was allowing ther opposing backs time to get speed up before stopping them. Marking was poor too. All the faults are those of inexperience and can be eradicated with prac tice. B. Park had a good Season at scrum half providing a good service of the ball and varying his breaks nicely, while R. P. Biddolph showed some promise at stand-off. B. Andrew and S. Kitching ran hard at every opportunity and should do well in the future, along with S.S. Ahamed and R. W. Oseman. T. C. Richards, a late selection, showed good potential as a wing and soon had his name on the score sheet. Without doubt the tackier was C. J. Hornby, who saved the day on many occasions with his last ditch tackles. Given more practice in catching and kicking he should make a most effective full-back, a position which most teams find
most difficult to fill. P. A. Smith was also reliable on the wing, along with W. F. Roberts, while D. H. Lee played effectively in a variety of positions.
In conclusion I hope that the good progress will be maintained next Season and that every player will make the necessary effort to improve his play. Practice is the key to success for here we repair the faulty parts of our game. We have the players who can do the job; so let us get down to it when the time comes. I hope that members of the First Squad who have not yet played in the team will continue their efforts since, with the Increasing number of fixtures, they should get a game next Season.
BADMINTON 1974
After the encouraging start to the season, the results after Christmas were rather mixed. Two fixtures were cancelled against Bolton and Blackburn — and the edge seemed to leave the team^ s play after being beaten convincingly by Bolton In the Lan cashire Red Rose competition. This defeat came as a great disap pointment, the more so since we had come to regard Openshaw as unbeatable.
Although we handed out thrashings to Kirkham and Preston Catholic College, we received the same treatment from Balnes. mis defeat can be accounted for by the absence of three Impor tant players. The match was also notable for the auspicious debut in school badminton of Carne, who showed a great deal of promise. On the Under 16 front, players went from strength to strength.
Eiiiston, Woodhead, Clapham, and Lee all played for the Blackpool und district team. Eiiiston, in the absence of Woodhead, partnered a boy from Barnes to victory In the Blackpool doubles cham pionship over their rivals Clapham and Lee, while Lee and his partner beat Clapham and partner In the final of the mixed doubles in the same championships.
Although prospects for next season are bright, the team will have to play without the services of Openshaw. This player has carried the school s badminton on his shoulders for several seasons and he will be missed greatly.
Finally I must thank Mr. Smalley for his laudably conscientious and active role played during his first season In charge of badmin^n. I must also thank him for his many selfless journeys to Blackpool, taking Clapham, Lee, Woodhead, and myself to various competitions.
SPORTS DAY
Almost predictably, the weather did Its worst heavy overcast and intermittent rain producing far from ideal conditions for the annual Sports Day. Last year's system of competition within six, rather than four, age groupings was retained allowing fair competition between boys of the same age. Bearing in mind the poor weather conditions, the great enthusiasm of both competitions and spec tators was highly commendable.
As usual, the Victor Ludorum was fiercely contested, David Shorrock repeating his triumph of 1973.
The prizes were presented by Mrs. C. M. Mitchell, wife of the President of the Old Lidunians.
SPORTS DAY RESULTS
Under 13 Events
Long Jump : S. Rothwell (SJ); Triple Jump: R. W. Oseman (SJ); 100 metres: S. Rothwell (SJ) 200 metres: 8. Andrew (T); 800 metres: S.S. Ahamed (Ar.); Javelin: R.P. Biddolph (L); Weight: L. S. Paterson (L): Discus: L. Townsend (L): 4 x 100 metres Relay: St. John's: Champion : S. Rothwell (SJ).
Under 14 Events
Discus: T.J. Purvis (L): Javelin: J.W. Cartmell (L); Weight: J.S. Dyson (Ar); 100 metres A.H. Jackson (SJ); 200 metres: J.S. Dyson (Ar.); 800 metres: I.W. Crawford (Ar.); Long Jump: J.S. Dyson (Ar.); Triple Jump: A.H. Jackson (SJ); 4 x 100 metres Relay: Argonauts: Champion: J. S. Dyson (Ar.).
Under 1 5 Events
200 Metres: I.H. Batty (SJ); 800 metres: P.N. Tottman (SJ); Discus: T.W, Stacey (L); Javelin: M.R. Bortolozzo (T); Weight: P.N. Tottman (SJ): 100 metres: I.H. Batty (SJ): 400 metres; P.N. Tottman (SJ); Long Jump: J.P. Plews (Ad.); Triple Jump: N.J. Castleton (T); 4 x 100 metres Relay: Argonauts, Champion P.N. Tottman (SJ).
Under 16 Events
200 Metres: J.S. Griffiths (Ar.); 800 Metres: A. Goodier (L); Long Jump: N.K. Kirkpatrick (L); Triple Jump: C. Townsend (L); 100 metres: J.A, Griffiths (Ar.); 400 metres: N.R. Spencer (L); 1500 metres: T.M. Stephens (SJ); Discus: S.J. Conchie (L); Javelin: R.J. Paul (SJ); Weight S.C. Cook (Ar.); 4 x 100 metres relay: Argonauts; Champion, J.A. Griffiths, 15
Under 17 Events
200 metres: J.B. Mason (SJ); 800 metres: D.C. Surplus (SJ); Discus; P. A. Lyon (Ad.); Javelin: N. Kendall (Ar.); Weight: D.c! Surplus (SJ); 100 metres: NJ. Harrison (SJ); 400 metres: J.B. Mason (SJ); 1500 metres: D.C. Surplus; {SJ): Long Jump: J.B. Mason (SJ); Triple Jump: D.C. Surplus (SJ); 4 x 1 GO metres Relay: St. Johns Champion: D.C. Surplus (SJ).
Under 1 7 Events
200 metres: D.W. Shorrock (T); 800 metres: N.A. Leeming (L); Long Jump: P.W. Hill (Ar.); Triple Jump: D.W. Shorrock (T); 100 metres: D.W. Shorrock (T); 400 metres: N.G. Ramsden (T); 1500 metres I.M. Carrdus (Ar.); Discus: C.J. Walmsley (L): Javelin: D.W. Shorrock (T); Weight: T.J. Openshaw (T); 4 x 1 00 metres Relay: Templars; Victor Ludorum D.W. Shorrock (T).
SUMMER GAMES
Full reports on the 1974 Cricket and Tennis season will appear in the December edition of the Lidunian,
THE AVIATION CLUB
The club activities have declined during the summer term owing to the pressure of exams and the warm weather making atten dances at films rather low. We have shown some films this term, such Turning Blades', a short film about helicopters.
Just before the Easter holidays, on March 30th, the club ran a highly successful coach trip to Heathrow Airport and the RAF museum at Hendon. A number of interesting aircraft were seen at Heathrow, and the museum also proved to be most popular, even to those boys who had been before.
Finally I would like to thank Mr. Richards for his valuable help, and N. Chamberlain for acting as treasurer.
MJ.A.6th FORM DISCUSSION GROUP KES/QMS
Once more, many diverse topics have been covered in the past term,ranging from a discussion on "the National Health Service" to a debate on "Capitalism versus Communism". Thanks are ex tended to the several speakers who, putting aside their 'A-level work for an hour or so, voluntarily (in most cases) wrote out speeches for the forthcoming discussion or debate. Attendances are still well into the sixties: indeed at one discussion, on whether we should have a Royal Family or not, eighty-three people were present.
Of course, it is necessary to thank numerous members of staff for turning up, and, on occasions, keeping the theme moving: among these are Mr. Plowes, Mr. Naylor, Mr. Smith, Dr. Gudgeon, and Miss Jacques.
Finally, in the last couple of weeks of the Summer Term, it is hoped that the last discussions will be attended by as many post0-level candidates as possible, they being eligible sixth-formers by that time.
D.C.THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S AWARD SCHEME
Twenty five boys joined the scheme last year and have been work ing towards the attainment of the Bronze Award, which nine boys, J. D. Bland, D. H. Edge, R. P. Grocock, B. M. Hodge, C. Ingham, A. G. Inglis, C, J. Riley, C. Whittaker, and M. Winks, have ob tained, whilst A, W, Burnside, S. P, Flatley, and J. M. Wright, have reached the siler standard. Two boys now at University, R. J. Arnott and R. E. Taylor, recently received their certificates for the gold award from the Duke of Edinburgh at Buckingham Palace.
Messrs. Rostron, Kite and Gabb have given training in mapreading, camping, cooking, survival, and the many skills required to plan and safely carry out expeditions in mountainous areas. There has been a bronze expedition to Coniston, a silver to the North Yorkshire Moors, and a gold to Arran, Three boys did their silver expedition on cycles in The Pennines, the first in our authori ty to do so. A bronze practice expedition is arrange for this term to Coniston, and there will be twenty one participants, and a silver practice to Ullswater. During the summer holidays silver and gold expeditions will take place in North Wales.
Mr. Walters-has been holding physical training sessions for in door and outdoor athletics for boys to qualify for the physical ac tivity section of the scheme.
Boys have pursued a wide range of activities in the hobbies sec tion, including angling, art, astronomy, badminton, car-mechanics, electricity, golf, ice-skating, modelling, music, ornithology, pain ting, philately, sailing and tennis.
The service section of the award was designed to give training to boys which would enable them to give practical service to the community. Some boys have learned the skills of rock-climbing, potholing, searching, and dealing with accidents with the South Ribble Mountain Rescue team, while others have had the less ex citing but just as rewarding experiences of helping the old by shopping, gardening, and decorating for them. Yet others have attended a course with the Blackpool Police, learned seamanship with the crew of Lytham Life-boat, or worked for the "Essentials of First Aid" certificate with the St. John's Ambulance Association. E.V.P.
MOTOR CLUB
Last term saw the revival of the Motor Club, and, although there are ho films booked for this term owing to outside activities, we have a full programme for the Autumn and Winter terms.
If anybody has any slides of cars, would he please let either Mr. Smalley or myself (Ian Schofield LVY) know, and we may be able to have a slide show?
A scalextric track is on order and, thanks to the Parents' Associa tion, should be here soon. Once again we would appreciate any help in preparing the club room in the House.
If anybody is interested in going to a race meeting at either Longridge or Oulton Park, please let me know and then a trip in the minibus can be arranged.
I would like to thank Mr. Smalley for his many efforts and I hope that they are rewarded by an improvement in the attendances. Please remember that Motor Club is held in the Lecture Room every Thursday. Keep an eye on the noticeboard, and don't forget, membership is free.
I , R.o.
THE CHESS CLUB
The daily lunchtime meetings in Room 1 8 have again proved to be a regular attraction for a considerable number of boys. As last year,these meetings have continued into the Summer term. The club membership list increased steadily during the Autumn and Spring Terms to a final total of about fifty. Of these a pleasingly large number from the Shell and Fourth forms became evident, though from higher up the School attendance seemed at times to correlate with the crueller vagaries of the weather.
During the year, the club has had cause to be extremely grateful for the numerous additions to the chess section of the Hawkins Library and, particularly, for the receipt of money sufficient to purchase seven chess clocks. Let us hope that these acquisitions will subsequently lead to even higher playing standards at K.E.S.
The Autumn term Swiss tournament was won by P G Luff. At the time of writing, R. J. McMichael and M R Watts are competing, with success, in the 1974 Fylde Junior Chess Championship. The School chess team,thanks mainly to some excellent results in the latter half of the season, reached a position of respectabilityin the middle order of the Blackpool & Fylde Chess League. As is almost always the case, several matches which could so easily have been won slipped from our grasp by narrow margins. The regular matches have enabled certain boys to graduate as good club players and to develop their own choice of openings and styles of play. Also, a true team spirit became evident as the season progressed. The team has been well served by a small but
most loyal group of players. Because of the service which they have given, it is only right that I should make individual mention of;
C. P. M. Wills, the captain, who gained measurably in confidence and in playing ability over the season:
M. R. Watts, who took over, often with black, the alwaysunenviable task of playing on number one board and who truly held his own on many occasions;
P. G. Luff, who, playing on board four or five, demonstrated a high standard of consistent play in the course of accumulating fourteen wins and two draws from twenty-one matches;
R.'J. McMichael, who, in his first full season, showed considerable potential in gaining eleven wins and two draws from twenty-two matches;
A. F. Thompson, the only ever-present, who recovered form well after a shaky uncertain start.
At the conclusion of this report, my gratitude and thanks to several people for a full and enjoyable season must be recorded : to the Headmaster for allowing us the use of the School premises for the playing of our home matches, to C. P. M. Wills for all his work in connection with the daily affairs of the club, to Mr. S. Sargent for providing transport to away fixtures, to Mr. S. Bowers for co-operation with regard to access to the School, and to Mrs. Dawes for permitting evening tea-brewing in her kitchen retreat.
Team (from) : S. P. Armitage, D. A. Ingham, P. G, Luff, R. J. McMichael, A. F. Thompson, M. R. Watts, P. D. Whitworth, C. P. M. Wills (captain), Mr. R. J. Leonard, Mr. D. R. Matthews, Mr. J. Sargent, Mr. N. Sargent, Mr. S. Sargent, Mr. R. J. Walsh.
Results of matches played since those reported in the January magazine : 1 973
1973
Nov. 15 vs Blackpool (home) lost 0-8
Nov. 19 vs Guardian Royal Exchange (away) lost 14--64- S. Sargent won; D. R. Matthews drew.
Nov. 29 (Friendly) vs The Land Registry (away) won 53 McMichael, Whitworth and Ingham won; Watts, D. R. Matthews, Luff and Thompson drew.
Dec. 6 vs Norcross (away) won Watts, Luff. S. Sargent and McMichael won; Wills drew.
Dec. 11 vs B.A.C,, Warton (away) lost 2^-5-^ Luff and McMichael won; Luff and McMichael won; S. Sargent drew.
Dec. 17 (Friendly) vs Queen Mary School (away) won 80 Watts, Wills, Luff, Thompson, McMichael, Whitworth, Ingham and Armitage won.
1974
Jan. 8 vs Bispham (away) won 6-12 R. J. Walsh. Watts, Wills, D. R. Matthews, Luff and McMichael won.
Jan. 17 vs Prebonds (home) lost 2-6 D. R. Matthews, Luff, McMichael and Thompson drew.
Jan. 24 vs Bispham (home) won 5^-2-^ Watts, D. R. Matthews, Luff, Luff, S. Sargent and Thompson won; Wills drew.
Jan. 31 vs Poulton-le-Fylde College of Education (away) lost 3-5 McMichael and Thompson won; D. R. Matthews and Ingham drew.
Feb. 7 vs Guardian Royal Exchange (home) lost 2^B-j Luff and Whitworth won; Wills drew.
Feb. 14 (Friendly) vs The Land Registry (home) drawn 33 Wills, Luff and N. Sargent won.
Feb. 21 vs St. Joseph's College, Blackpool (home) lost S-y4^ S. Sargent won; McMichael and Thompson won by default; J. Sargent drew.
Feb. 27 vs Blackpool won 5-3 Watts, J. Sargent, D. R. Matthews, Luff and S. Sargent won.
Mar. 13 vs Kirkham Grammar School (home) won 6i1-J Watts, D. R. Matthews, Luff, McMichael and Thompson won; S. Sargent won by default; Wills drew.
Mar. 19 vs St. Joseph's College, College, Blackpool (away) drawn 4-4 Luff, McMichael and Thompson won; S. Sargent won by default.
May 1 B & F League knock-out competition, 1st round proper vs Blackpool (home) lost 2-6 J. Sargent won; S. Sargent and McMichael drew.
Analysis of match results : Season 1973-74 Pl.nvfr
P. G. Luff
R. J. McMichael
Mr.
ANGLING SOCIETY
At the end of last year I took over as secretary from N. M. Calvert. Since then there have been a number of boat trips from Fleetwood and a series of matches, all of which have been quite successful.
The supposed highlight of the year was a sea fishing trip to Loch Long in Scotland. I say supposed because as far as fishing was concerned, it was a very disappointing day with only one decent fish being caught. This was caught by the Society's super-hero "Ivan" Bentley.
We have had three matches for the society's annual cham pionship and leading so far are:-
S. Bentley 11 pts.
N. Calvert 7 pts.
D. Marenghi 6 pts.
M. Schofield 6 pts.
Last year's championship was won by T. S. M. Cross with 30 points with D. Marenghi coming second with 21 points.
Finally I would just like to say a warm thank you to Mr. Killick and Mr. Richards, whose help has been greatly appreciated, and also to N. M. Calvert and A. Strickland whose advice and guidance have helped me considerably in my duties as secretary. T.S.M.C.
STAMP CLUB
The Stamp Club continued to meet during the Spring Term. There were the usual talks and quizzes as well as opportunities to buy and exchange stamps. The meetings were held in Room 5 on Fridays and all boys are eligible for membership.
J.A.B.HOUSE REPORTS
ADVENTURERS
Once more Adventurers have shown that a great percentage of the brain in this school belongs to our house. Not only did we win the work cup in both the Autumn and Spring terms but we also won the Conduct and 'In Memoriam' cups as well. I would at this point like to congratulate all those boys in the lower school who helped achieve this, and in particular Kirk, USA; Payne, U5Y; Inglis, L5 alpha; Kitching, LSA; Barker, R.A.; Pilkington, RA; Kay, RX; Plews, RY; Richards, Sh.2, who have all done consistently well for the House.
In sport, however, I do not seem to have inspired the house to any great feats but I must say I was very pleased with the Senior
Rugby team which against all the odds managed to win their sec tion. My thanks also to all the captains of the rugby teams who helped achieve 2nd place in this cup. Our senior badminton team was rather destroyed by the leaving of Simon Jones, who no doubt would have led us to greater things than we achieved. However, I feel I must bear some of the responsibility for our bad result in the junior section as I realise I did not arrange sufficient practice for them. However, my thanks go to all those boys who participated in this competition and I only hope my successor is more successful in this competition. Although we did not do par ticularly well in the Steeplechase, I believe it was tackled with enthusiasm and was particularly pleased by the response from most of the Sixth Form who were the largest team in their section, although not the best.
Sports day came and went for Adventurers and somehow, although the enthusiasm was there, we managed to come last in both the Relay and Athletics cups. But we did manage the only record breaker of the day in P. A. Lyon, who threw the discus in the U17 section. In fact all the athletes in this section must be congratulated, particularly G. Sargent, G. R. Windridae PRO Mowbray and P. A. Lyon. '
I feel that I must again mention Simon Jones who did such great things for the house as a prefect and the school as Head Boy. He was a member of the school tennis team from an early age and in his younger days used to play rugby for the school; so it was par ticularly pleasing to see the contented look on his face when he scored a try in the House Competition. All the best in the future and may we yet see you on television at Wimbledon.
It only remains for me to thank all the House for making my year as House Captain as enjoyable as it has been successful' to stress by indebtedness and thanks to Mr. Booth and Mr Tootill and to Nigel Dickson, who has always been willing to tielp me out in every way possible, and to wish my successor an even better year to come.
'Redde quoque quod suum est' u xa/ K.H.W.
ARGONAUTS
This year has been one of mixed success. In the work and the con duct cups the house has not, as yet, proved itself this year. We have occupied the bottom position in both the previous terms in both cups. This situation is, without doubt, an unfamiliar one for Argonauts, which I know can only be a temporary one.
In spite of the shortcomings in the work and the conduct, Argonauts has, yet again, proved its worth in the sporting field. During the Autumn Term we came 3rd overall in the Rugby cup and 2nd equal in the Steeplechase cup. During the Spring term Argonauts for the second successive year won the House Bad minton competition - Well done'
Our Sports Day performance this year is to be highly commended. The two previous years' performances, when we came last on both occasions, had been long forgotten. Our final position was 2nd. I would like to thank all those who took part, offer con gratulations to the winners, and better luck next time to the ones who were less fortunate. Argonauts has without doubt many out standing sportsmen, including two individual championship winners, J. A. Griffiths for his 2nd successive year and J. S. Dyson who, indeed, set an extremely high standard of sport in their respective years.
I hope that this term will see victory for the House in the shooting, tennis and cricket cups.
It is my sad duty to say farewell to the House and I would like to start by thanking everyone for making it a very happy and en joyable year. My thanks go especially to Mr. Walters and Mr. Smalley for their infinite enthusiasm for the House and to my House prefects, SpotCarrdus and Ian Howarth, who have helped me in my task as House captain.
By the time that this report is printed the '0' and 'A' level ex aminations will have finished and many boys in the House, in cluding myself, will be apprehensively waiting for the results. I wish them all the very best of luck.
My good wishes go to next year's House captain and I hope that you will do everything possible to make his year as happy as mine.
'Ludite integre; nolite cessare'
LANCASTRIANS
As this is my last term as House Captain, I feel it only fitting to begin by thanking my House master, Mr. Carah, and the House tutor, Mr. Gee, not only for giving me the privilege of my position as a personal experience, but also for their invaluable help over the past year.
To say the year has been faultless would not be entirely truthful, as Lancastrians have maintained a steady position in the middle of the House Competitions throughout. At last, though, the House has received what it really needs, an influx of talented boys both academically and physically. This stretches from the Shells to the LVs and should provide the basis for Lancastrian success in the near future.
This term has seen the Athletics Cup completed for on Sports Day, in which many boys in the house excelled themselves. Unfor tunately, owing to the absence of almost the entire UV's team, we could only come third! The House Cricket cup Is next on the agen da, a cup which I feel could be won providing we can achieve a full turn out,
I would like to finish by wishing the House, and each boy in it, all the best for the future, and offer my special thanks to the two House Prefects, C. Billington and M. Yeadon, for their enthusiasm and help over the past year.
,'Vel primus cum vel primis"
ST. JOHN'S
N.A.L
My first task is to congratulate Michael Taras on his appointment as Head boy, following the departure of Simon Jones. It is because of his promotion that I have the pleasure of writing this report.
The Spring term could not be put down as a great success for the House. Yet again, the House was dragged down in both the Work and Conduct cups by a minority of boys who spoilt the work and efforts of the majority. However, despite the failure of the Sixth form team we were successful in winning the Rugby cup.
Unfortunately, the Summer Term started on a sad note, with the death of Mr. Shearman.He had been St. John's House master for many years, and was liked and respected by everyone at the school. His death is a great loss to us all.
So far during this term we have not had any committees, and therefore we do not know how we are doing in the Work and Con duct cups. However, the House achieved unparalleled success on Sports day. Not only did we win the Athletics Cup, but we also won the Relay Cup as an added bonus. I must congratulate everyone who represented the House in what was a fine team performance, but I feel I must make a special mention of Oseman (Shell 2), Tottman (Remove A), and Surplus (U.5X) who were all champions of their respective years.
Finally, I must congratulate Steve Holmes on being appointed a House Prefect: I must also thank Mr. Evans for his continued sup port in all matters.
"Pro Domo"
TEMPLARS
D.T.P.
Since my last report the House has again continued to improve in the work and Conduct Cups, but on the Sports Field has had rather indifferent results.
In the Rugby sevens cup we were a disappointing 4th with only the Seniorteam showing anyfight,coming 2nd.
In the Badminton Cup we came 3rd. The senior team of Openshaw, Shorrock, Elliston and Clapham won all their games in
a rather convincing fashion. The junior team, I am afraid, lost al! their games, this being due to an incomplete team on two occasions.
The best performance on the Sports field was in the Steeplechase Cup, which we won owing to excellent performances in the Senior, and Junior Sections where we were outright winners, and in the Shells, where we came 1st. Outstanding performances in the Senior section were those of Smart, Shorrock and Chappell who came 1st. 2nd and 3rd respectively. In the Shell section Andrew ran commendably.
On Sports Day we came 4th in the Athletics Cup, which was rather disappointing as we have won this cup 4 times out of the last 6 years. The senior section were the only ones to show any effort by winning their group quite comfortably. In the Relay Cup we also came 4th with the senior team again winning their race. S. C. Bartley was runner-up in the individual championship of the under 1 6 events, as was M . R. Bortolozzo in the under 1 5 events. D, W. Shorrock was in tremendous form on Sports Day and won the Victor Ludorum for the 2nd year running.
In the Spring Term's work cup we were 3rd, which is rather disappointing considering after the 1 st committee we were in the lead. Coles (4A), Castleton {Rem X), Bland, Pardoe (L5X) and Cobb (Sh 2), once again worked hard.
In the Conduct Cup, where we came 3rd, it was the same individuals who managed to lose the cup for us on their own.
In the Tennis and Cricket Cups this term we should do very well, as we have some very talented cricketers.
Finally I must thank Mr. Lewthwaite and Mr. Matthews for their unfailing support and encouragement to the House, and also I. S. Chappell and D. W. Shorrock for their valuable assistance. My year as House Captain has been a very enjoyable one and I wish Templars every success for the future.
'Quo non audebis, eo non habebis'
'A TRAGIC ODE TO BRITISH RAIL'
Charles Charleston Charlemagne St. Charles Was wont to utter fearful snarls, When by ticket collectors, he was pressed, To note how British Rail had progressed. For him no Transatlantic flights, Ford motor-cars, electric lights, No nothing less than British Rail, Convinced as he was, all else would fail
To get him down to London Town, For nothing more, than a few pounds.
Strikes and delays failed to floor
The spirit of the warrior,
Charles, in top hat and 'Jaeger' drawers, Clung like a limpet to his cause
Believing in a kind of trance.
He would arrive in time, perchance
For a long awaited interview.
From whence a job would spring, he knew. But British Rail had different views. And staged a strike, which hit the news.
This proved too much for Charles's mind, He missed his date, which was unkind.
Let it suffice that in disdain
Some 'porters' threw him in a drain. And plodding home, all soaked inside
He caught pneumonia - and died; His will was read. His father learned Charles wished his body to be burned, And in a lightly touching scene
Cremated him at Camberwick Green.
OH, MY HORNBY AND MY BARLOW...
A follower of cricket (at least THIS follower of cricket) notices two things above all - he feels the pervading spirit of the game, a mysterious coalescence of all the cricket he has seen, heard about or read about; and he remembers events. The first emotion is in describable, only Sir Neville Cardus has approached the miracle of conveying it in words, and I feel that even his magnificent prose communicates solely to cricket lovers (note the word "prose", for more execrable poetry has been written about cricket than any other sport - there being only one "great" cricket poem "At Lords" by Francis Thompson (needless to say, he, like Sir Neville, was a Lancastrian). The latter part of a cricket lover's make-up is more communicable, and it is the events, and in particular one event, that I remember best that I shall now relate.
I remember two classic declarations of intent by Clive Lloyd: one whilst sitting at Lords during the 1972 Gillette Cup Final, when he despatched the last two balls before tea to square leg for six and the pavilion rails for four, only to go on and win the match with a magnificent 126; and the other at the greatest of all cricketing oc casions - the Old Trafford "Roses" match. There, on the sun soak ed Saturday, a young off-spinner called Clifford came on to bowl his first over in county cricket, only to have his first ball deposited half-way up the stand between the Warwick Road end sightscreen and the scoreboard, and the second thumped against the aforesaid sightscreen for four, as Clive Lloyd proceeded to 181. This poor boy was, {on Granada T.V.} the last man out of the 3rd ball of the last over of the rain-soaked Tuesday, thus losing his side the match (a sight unfortunately missed by the son of our il lustrious Yorkshire editor, whom the tension had driven under the seat of his father's carl !). Other occasions such as Bond's catch in 1971 to dismiss Asif in the Gillette final also stick in the mind, as does less exciting occasions. One such afternoon is burned in my brain (if the rather cliched metaphor is not too active for the bat ting) when Yorkshire, reduced to a losing position with four or five wickets down on the last day, were saved by Close and Boycott, who made approximately 80 in FOUR
AND A HALF HOURSI
However, one match above all sticks in my memory -Lancashire versus Gloucestershire at Old Trafford on July 28th 1971, in the Gillette Cup semi-final. That long and rather dry title is about as effective as the mere details of the score-card at evoking the true excitement of that momentous match. There was a threat of rain in the air from the start, and rain duly interrupted the Gloucester innings of 229 for six, enlivened by a fine 65 by Mike Proctor, in one of the patches of sun which from time to time graced the proceedings. Almost two hours were lost to rain by the time Lan cashire began their Innings, the early phase of which was characterised by a 50 of infuriating slowness by Barry Wood. Lan cashire hearts grew steadily heavier as Proctor played the demonking. throwing minor tantrums to entertain a crowd which con sistently barracked the apparently palsied Wood. Big, black "Hubert" Lloyd raised our hopes with a quick 30, but then left. Our spirits were lifted by the departure of the snail-like Wood, but dashed as the light grew dimmer and two more wickets fell.
As evening drew on, in the classic manner, Jack Bond played patiently, as "Flat" Jack Simmons opened his ample shoulders. The crowd on the other side of the pitch disappeared into darkness, and we all assumed that Bond would appeal against the light - he did not. instead for the benefit of the 30,000 crowd, a few of whom had left, he ignored the umpires' advice and batted on. As a gesture of goodwill, Gloucester Captain Brown, kept slow bowler Mortimore on, and as it grew darker still and Simmons was dismissed, I allowed my Aunt to -prevail upon me to leave as defeat seemed inevitable with 25 runs to get and only five
overs of pitch darkness to go. As we reached the gate our sad reverie was broken by a vast roar of applause and, firmly ordering my aunt to stay where she was, I rushed back to find that Hughes had hit a four off Mortimore - but more was to come.- two twosa six - another four - and off the last ball of the 56th over another six to bring the scores level. I was filled with a feeling of euphoria and elation that beggars description, and which can only be il lustrated by the B.B.C. film of the event and a very hairy supporter in his twenties jumping deliriously up and down, as despite the pace and histrionics of Proctor "Sir" Jack Bond hit the winning single with three overs and one ball to go in almost pitch dark. One thing is certain - I shall never leave a cricket ground before the close again.
W.E.R.J.THE TORREJMT
A child plays impervious to hate the sun shines down the ball is bright red and friends are wide smiles but under the sun the cellophane cover melts and
a child toils sensitive to hate doesn't fit in and why all the pain opinions clash the pyrrhic victory hurts and driven away
a woman toils no time for hate the battered baby bawls tears and broken tea-tea-cups the discerning judge refuses custody and
a woman wheels round surrounded by hate sustained by amphetamines her vanity decays realization dawning in a white antiseptic world leaves an old woman to reflect: what a waste of Love.
REST WELL
That flag flew for you today, my friend. It flew, then fluttered and rested.
You rested, my friend; I pray to God you rest in peace.
Rest satisfied, my friend, You lived a good life.
Rest;
A well earned sleep, from Restless nights of full strength "plains"
And Aeneid nine.
We know she broke your heart
Rest with your love, my friend, rest well.
Tanky was a good name, Tanky was a good name, my friend.
Forging forward.
Guns ablaze with character.
Fighting depression and illness with a Quip of wit to make the youngest laugh.
Your body died today, my friend; But your soul, and life lingers on.
Rest well, my friend.
Rest well.
SCHOOL RECORD
Head of School ; M. Taras
Vice-Head of School : P. W. Hill
C.J.W.
House Captains ; T. J. Openshaw, D. J. Perkins; N. A. Leeming; P. W. Hill and N. R, Dickinson.
School Prefects : C. L. Billington; I. M. Carrdus; M. Taras; S. W. Holmes; N. R. Dickson; P. W. Hill; P. I , Howarth; N. A. Leeming; T. J. Openshaw; D. J. Perkins; D. W. Shorrock; K. H. Wood; M. P. Yeadon; and I. S. Chappell.
Captain of Cricket ; T. J. Openshaw.
Secretary of Cricket : P. Jolliffe.
Captain of Tennis : D. V. Barnett.
Sub-Editors of the Lidunian : W. E. R. Jacobs; M. S. Locke; R. W. D. Elliston; P. Jolliffe; R. J. Snoad; and D. Clapham.
Sub-Librarians : P. B. Richardson; P. Berry; and A. M. Weinbren.
0-Level passes in November examination, 1972
1 Pass : J. M. Atkin; J. Begg; N. M. Calvert; J. Chambers; R. A. Matson; and R. E. Pearson.
HOUSE RESULTS
December 1973
Work Cup
1 Adventurers
2 Templars
3 Lancastrians
4 St. John's
5 Argonauts
Conduct Cup
1 Adventurers
2 St. John's
3 Lancastrians
4 Argonauts
5 Templars
Rugby
1 St. John's
2 Adventurers
3 Argonauts
4 Lancastrians
4 Templars
In Memoriam
1 Adventurers
2 St. John's
3 Templars
4 Lancastrians
5 Argonauts
JUNIOR SCHOOL
Autumn 1973 Work
1 Rodney-267
2 Hood-234
3 Drake-190
4 Nelson - 1 51
Games
1 Rodney - 6 pts.
2
3 Drake - 1
1 Rodney -(0)
1 Drake-{0)
3 Hood-(-3)
4
Parents' Trophy
1 Rodney - 3
2 Drake - 7
3 Hood-8
4 Nelson - 10
Spring 1974
Work Cup
In Memoriam
1 Adventurers 1 Adventurers
2 Templars 2 Templars
3 Lancastrians 3 Lancastrians
4 Argonauts 4 Argonauts
5 St. John's 5 St. John's
Conduct Cup
1 Adventurers
2 Lancastrians
3 Templars
4 St. John's
5 Argonauts
Steeplechase Cup
1 Templars
2 Argonauts
2 Adventurers
4 St. John's
5 Lancastrians
Badminton Cup
1 Argonauts
2 Lancastrians
2 Templars
4 St. John's
5 Adventurers
Spring 1974
1
Steeplechase
4
1
2
1