The Junior School

The Final between School House and the Rise proved so close that the result was in doubt until the last set of the last game. The outstanding players of the match were, indeed, the School House first strings, Buckler and Middleton, who were unbeaten throughout and defeated Frost and A. C. Brown, the Rise first pair, in two sets. But the honours really went to the Rise third strings, Cookson and Price, who played well throughout and were set the task of beating Davison and Leigh, players of much more experience, and did so. They won the first set 6-1 but lost the second i-6. This meant that the destination of the cup depended on the next and last set, and it proved the most exciting game of all, producing tennis of a high standard. The Rise pulled it off by winning 6-4.

Final Score :— Rise, 5 games. School House, 4 games.

CHARACTERS.

Middleton and Buckler were slightly nervous early in the season about taking smashes but later on gained confidence and gave several excellent exhibitions of tennis.

Andrew and Bulmer were remarkable for their success in all the matches. Their steadiness was an asset which, combined with their careful placing of the ball, helped to make them a very formidable pair.

Frost and Brown were disappointing this season, mainly due to their lack of enterprise. If they had played more at the net instead of relying on steadiness at the back line, they would probably have had the success they undoubtedly deserved.

Hort, who, last season, was in the Rise first string, this year played for their second string owing to the fact that his erstwhile partner had left. Though erratic he played well throughout the season.

The surprise of the House Matches (as there always must be) was the remarkable partnership of Cookson and Price who were undoubtedly the pair responsible for the Rise victory against School House.

THE JUNIOR SCHOOL.

It is a little difficult properly to record the beginning of the term for St. Olave's. Everybody knows that the air-raid in York, three days before the term was due to begin, caused a postponement. The important and interesting thing for us was that the New Building 51

suffered no appreciable damage, and school arrangements were able to be carried on almost as usual.

The entry of new boys was again large—seventeen, and these quite filled up the lower forms in the School, making our total in attendance this term 131.

The prizes for the best Nature Study work during the Easter holidays were won by J. Nicholson in Form JI, D. Coverdale in Form JII, and by E. Cass in Form Jill. It was very difficult to judge the best amongst many keen and carefully prepared collections of spring wild flowers.

St. Olave's Athletic Sports were held on Whit Monday, May 25th. The afternoon was dull and windy and a heavy rainstorm came on just as the last race was finishing. However, the events were carried through very successfully under the capable organization of Mr. Walshaw and Mr. Nix, with efficient helpers in Mrs. Bainton, Mrs. Ballard and Miss Mason.

The prizegiving was held (owing to the rain) in the Junior School big room, and Mrs. Andrews, mother of the head day boy, very kindly presented the prizes. Mr. Ping thanked Mrs. Andrews and said how pleased he and the staff were to see such a large gathering of parents.

The various activities of the term : cricket, bathing, scouting, collecting salvage, and help with many odd items of work seemed to make the term "go" very quickly and examinations were upon us almost before we were ready.

It is most pleasing to record that five awards were gained by Olavites in the St. Peter's Scholarship examination, and we heartily congratulate D. Tate on gaining the top award, and P. Speight, W. Andrews, D. Endecott and J. Amos on their successes. We should also like to congratulate E. Denison and J. Blackburn, who only left us a year ago, on their success in the examination.

The Aero Club, which has a large number of keen members, held a Duration Contest towards the end of term, and we congratulate A. Cameron, who won the 1st prize with his model designed and made entirely by himself. D. Oliver won the 2nd prize with a very fine model.

Swimming Sports were held on Friday, July 24th, and the afternoon was very fine and bright for the occasion.

Miss Evelyn Featherstone very fortunately happened to be on a visit to the School and kindly presented the Savings Certificate stamps as prizes. The full list of winners in the events is given below. Certificates for passing the full School swimming test were given at the end of term to G. Baker, B. Lee, W. Banks, and N. Ward.

The Form Prize winners were announced by the Headmaster at our End-of-Term Assembly and were as follows :- Form JI - - J. C. Whitley. Form JII - - M. McGregor. Form MI - - - M. Kellett. Form JIV B - - - D. B. Wright. Form JIV A - - A. J. Cameron. Form J V B - - - A. R. Wood. Form J V A - - J. H. Amos.

VALETE (July, 1942)

BOARDERS— (To St. Peter's)—J. H. Amos, H. L. Dixon, J. M. L. Dook,

D. C. Drummond, L. D. Edinger, D. S. Endecott, P. N. H.

Moreton, P. Speight, D. H. Tate.

M. Fawcett, R. B. Hackett, J. D. North.

DAY BOYS— (To St. Peter's)—W. H. Andrews, W. R. Banks, P. C. Brindley,

J. L. Collinson, M. G. Darley, R. L. Davidge, J. D. Dench,

D. Hardisty, G. Harker, J. D. Hartley, D. A. Inglis, B. C.

Lascelles, J. R. G. Long, A. R. McColm, J. S. Macpherson, F. N.

Newdick,J. A. Shearston, P. J. Temple.

G. Arnott, P. Arnott, J. F. Cadell, F. G. Davis, P. M. Gowen, R. D. Passey, A. W. Rowntree.

DAY BOYS—

M. A. Bland

P. J. Blincoe

J. M. Bond

J. R. Bird

R. K. Brown

M. M. Capey

SALVETE (Man 1 942)

I. G. Cobham J. B. Crabtree M. J. Hollis P. D. James P. C. Knowlson S. L. Lang N. E. V. Marshall D. A. M. Paterson R. S. Scruton J. D. C. Wall R. A. Willsdon

ST. OLAVE'S CRICKET.

In every way this has been an entertaining and successful season. To do justice to the adventures of the team in these short notes is impossible. But it is pleasant to recall one or two of the high-lights ; that dramatic match, for instance, when Red House, declaring at 98, left us an hour to get the runs, and Dixon, Speight, and Dook set about bowlers who had dismissed our entire eleven for 9 in a previous match, to such good effect that the hundred went up with a quarter of an hour to spare ; or Hutchinson's plucky innings of 29 against Bootham, in some ways the finest performance of the season.

Dook won a cricket bat, kindly presented by Mr. Ping, for a hard-hitting century against Terrington, and Speight (5t) and Darley (a hat trick) were given cricket balls.

Dook has captained the side ably and set a fine example in fielding, apart from his batting and bowling. Speight's batting has been the best in the side ; Dixon showed promise of becoming really good ; Macpherson, Oliver and Andrews all had their moments. Darley's bowling has been a great help to the side.

The following played in the first eleven during the term :— Dook (capt.), Andrews (vice-capt.), Speight, Darley, Dixon, Oliver, Macpherson, Hutchinson, Drummond, Dobson, McColm, Moreton, and Hardisty.

MATCHES.

St. Olave's, 9 and 47 (for 2) St. Olave's .. 33 St. Olave's 109 (for 3) St. Olave's, 183 (for 5 dec.)

St. Olave's • • 8 4 Red House .. 8t Lost Terrington Hall .. 15 Won Red House, 98 (for 8 dec.) Won Terrington Hall, 31 and 58 (for 3) Won Bootham Junior School 94 Lost

ST. OLAVE'S SPORTS.

Conditions could hardly have been worse on Whit Monday when we held our Annual Sports, but in spite of teeming rain and a high wind we managed to get through most of the events, only abandoning

two of the high jumps until a more favourable day. Mrs. Andrews kindly presented the prizes. Results were as follows :- ioo Yards (open) 8o Yards (under 12) .. 6o Yards (under 'op High Jump (open) .. Long Jump (under 12). 6o Yards (under 91-) . 220 Yards (open) High Jump (under 12) . Long Jump (under iol) Relay Race .. High Jump (under Ioi) Long Jump (open) .. Steeplechase (open) .. Cricket Ball (open) .. Cricket Ball (under 12). 1, Hardisty ; 2, Andrews. i, Graham ; 2, Brindley, R. i, Cass ; 2, Smith. i, Long ; 2, Hutchinson. 1, Graham ; 2, Ryder. i, Jackson, P.; 2, Coverdale. 1, Hardisty ; 2, Lambert. 1, Graham ; 2, Cameron, A. i, Cass ; 2, Jackson, P. i, Day Boys ; 2, Day Boarders ; 3, Boarders. i, Cass ; 2, Smith. i, Andrews ; 2, Oliver. I, Drummond ; 2, Lambert ; 3, Hutchinson Hutchinson ; 2, Lambert ; 3, Oliver. I, Pavis ; 2, Cameron ; 2, Jenkins, A.

ST. OLAVE'S SWIMMING SPORTS. Results. 2 lengths open (breast stroke) . i, J. Cadell ; 2, L. Edinger and P. Gowen. length open .. i, G. Dench ; 2, G. Baker. length (back stroke). . I, J. Cadell ; 2, P. Gowen. Open Plunge .. 1, R. Atkinson ; 2, J. Cadell. Open Dive .. . • i, G. Dench ; 2, D. Oliver. Junior Dive .. i, G. Baker ; 2, P. Jackson. length (under 12) .. i, G. Baker ; 2, J. Gibson. length (beginners). .. i, J. Brough ; 2, E. Thompson. i breadth (beginners) i, R. Brown ; 2, J. Harrison.

ST. OLAVE'S SCOUTS.

We are glad to welcome _Mr. Nix to the troop this term.

Owing to the holiu,, s we were unable to play more than a small part in the Rally held in York, out our Troop sold nearly 70o tickets, and as a result we were awarded the prize for the largest sale in the town.

Several "wide" games were held during the term and thoroughly enjoyed.

There was an outing into the country under Mr. Nix for First Class Map Reading. This was enjoyed very mush by all, especially Speight's cooking efforts.

About 20 Second Class Badges have been won this term. In addition, Atkinson, Dobson, Dodgson, Graham, Lambert, and Speight have won the Athlete's Badge ; Baker, Atkinson, Dench, and Dodgson (Swimmer's Badge) and Dench (Artist's Badge).

The Patrol Competition finished as follows : t, Wood-Pigeons (t04) ; 2, Curlews (97) ; 3, Peewits (90) ; 4, Hawks (88) ; 5, Owls (86). E. D. EDINGER. P. A. SPEIGHT.

ST. OLAVE'S CUBS.

Cub activities this term opened with rehearsals for the Scout Rally to welcome the Chief Scout's deputy, General Sir John Shea, to York. This took place on May 16th at the North Riding Sports Ground. Three of our Second Star Cubs, Harrison, J., Harrison, R., and Hopkins were in the Guard of Honour. Afterwards we all took part in a demonstration of Cub games, ending with a really magnificent Grand Howl.

With great regret we had to say farewell to Harrison, J. Harrison, R., Hopkins, and Baker this term, who have gone up to the Scouts, and to whom we wish the best of luck. Cameron, Gibson, Thompson and Hannon became the new Sixers, with Goode, Amos, Mortimer and Brindley as Seconds. Five new Cubs, Bealing, Flint, Watson, Stanley, and Quirke joined us and have been duly initiated.

Cub work and games have continued as usual, and Amos and Gibson are to be congratulated on winning their First Stars. The Six Competition was won this year by the Green Six ; the Red came second, Blue third and Yellow fourth. We wound up the term with a grand Trail through the lanes round Clifton after three "cattlethieves," all of whom managed to evade capture.