St. Olave's

It has long been a tradition to mention somewhere in these notes that our numbers have coyly advanced to an all-time record, and this time it will be recorded at the very start that we have 238 boys on the register. It is to be regretted, however, that on no occasion this term were all of them present, though we got very near to it on 7th November, when only two miserable specimens failed to turn up. In the third week of term, moreover, the influenza epidemic hit us so hard that very nearly half of the School was knocked out, and forms had to be combined. A fresh time-table was made each day, which added to the excitement, but it is interesting to note that the supply of staff exceeded demand during these perilous days. On one glorious day J4C was wiped out, but it takes more than influenza to keep us down, and the term went on as usual. The only alterations to the calendar of events were (a) that the harvest thanksgiving had to be cancelled, since those most qualified to place vegetable marrows in their proper order were more profitably engaged in looking after the sick, (b) that we had to cancel two 1st XV fixtures, but we should probably have lost the matches, and (c) that examinations did not materialise at the end of term, as it was felt by some that more would be gained by carrying on normal work to the bitter end.

It is also usual to mention some major change in the landscape, and we are able to report two new form rooms tacked on to the end of J l's room. This is a very great improvement, although the slight addition to the population in this area has produced its problems. As term ended, the start of excavations in the old playground showed that more improvements were on the way, and the fact that a powerful mechanical shovel started in on the St. Olave's drive before the master in charge was able to finish his reports may possibly account for some of his more jaundiced remarks.

The weather has, on the whole, been kind to us, but towards the end of term the fields were not fit for games. Our rugby XV started with a good win against a weakened St. Martin's team, and played well against Drax. The last two fixtures, however, against Ampleforth and Pocklington, were not terribly successful, and poor tackling made us look very much worse than we really were. Our Middles took rather a battering from Gilling Castle, and it looks as if we are not strong enough to cope with them.

There have been no inter-House competitions on the games field, but the struggle for the Work Shield is well under way. This year, it looks as if the day boys will triumph, for Ainsty, with Elmet just behind them, have opened up rather a large gap. The method of scoring has been altered in a few small particulars, but this should not have produced such a swing.

On two occasions the Archaeological Society has met, both times in the day boys' dining room. It is very convenient having a good 56

black-out in this room, for previously we have had to go over to the lecture hall in the science block. On 15th November Mr. Cooper gave a talk on the development of the English castle, and on 5th December Mr. Wiseman lectured on Roman Spain. The attendance at these lectures was very satisfactory, and it is felt that twenty or thirty keen members is the best number. A second flourishing society devotes itself to music, and A. W. Perry and Biddle are to be congratulated on their efforts. Membership is limited to the Senior forms, but younger enthusiasts are able not only to listen outside the room but also to engage in some of the movements which the more popular music appears to demand if it is to be properly savoured.

Quick mention must be made of other events. In October the whole School listened to a lecture given by Captain Lawson Smith. The subject was deep sea diving, and our lecturer was dressed for the part by a gang of Olavites. We were most interested by Captain Lawson Smith's graphic account of many aspects of diving. On All Saints' Day we had our usual whole holiday, a very welcome break this term for everyone. On All Saints' Day we had a special service. The annual P.T. Display took place early in December, and SergeantMajor Power is to be congratulated on achieving such good results in so short a time.

Shortly before the end of term those of us who knew Canon Patteson were very shocked to hear of his sudden death. Only a handful of boys who had been taught by him remains in the School, but there are still many boarders who remember with pleasure his visits to the Houses. These boys were able to go to the memorial service in Chapel, and we all of us extend our deepest sympathy to Mrs. Patteson.

Our Carol Service was a fitting climax to the end of term, and all who were able to go were very impressed by it. It is indeed unfortunate that so many parents and friends who would like to attend cannot even be invited, but the system of selection ensures that the parents of every boy are given at least one opportunity in the course of their son's career at St. Olave's.

SALVETE (Christmas Term, 1957)

AINSTY P. Abel (JiiA), A. D. Bailey (JivA), I. M. Crombie (JiiiA), P. S. Disney (Ji),

D. Dove (JivA), M. R. Farrally (JiiiA), A. N. Ferrar (JivA), W. D.

Fleming (Ji), R. I. S. Gow i(JiiA), G. F. Hardman (JiiA), G. Hattee (JivA),

N. S. Lilley (JiiA), D. S. Lockhart (Ji), R. M. Mackenzie (Ji), P. J. Nix (Ji), M. H. Sessions (Ji), P. J. Summers (Ji), C. Watson (Ji), G.

Watson (JivA).

ALC U IN J. E. Clark (JiiiB—L), C. W. Clegg (JiiA—L(DB)), J. S. W. Cook (Ji—L),

S. Croft-Baker I(JiiiB), J. A. Eatough (JivB—DB), J. F. Gagg (JiiA—L),

C. J. Hoare .(JivA), P. R. J. Hoskinson (JiiiB—L), C. S. Martinson (Ji—L), M. G. Pace (Ji—L(DB)), J. K. Park (Ji—L(DB)), P. J. Schofield (JiiB—L), M. G. H. Smith (Ji—L), M. N. Webster (JiiiA—L).

ELMET R. 0. Barton (JivA), M. S. J. Best (Ji), H. N. Blackford (JivA), C. J. M.

Duckworth (JivB), D. J. Fisher (JivA), D. R. Godfrey (JivB), N. J.

Hancock (JiiiA), J. D. Martin (JiiiB), R. W. Miers (JiiB), S. N. Monks (Ji), C. C. Russell (Ji), R. Scaife (JivA), P. M. Shepherd (JiiB), S. C.

Sugar (Ji), P. M. Thomson (Ji), C. E. Wilks (Ji)) J. L. Wood (JivA),

P. L. R. Younger (JiiA).

WENTWORTH E. P. Alton (JiiB), D. R. Ballinger (Ji—DB), R. B. Blackburn (JivC), N. R. S.

Burnett (JiiB), Q. Gray (JiiA—DB), A. Kemp-Welch (Ji), A. C. Milnes (JivB), N. D. C. Morley (Ji), A. J. Moss (Ji), G. P. Neil (JiiB), D. C. Ord (JiiA), C. J. Swiers (JiiB), N. E. Tomlinson (JiiB).

JUNIOR SCHOOL GAMES

This term has followed the usual pattern except that we have played no House matches owing to the state of the fields when our School fixtures were completed.

The start of the season was upset by the 'flu epidemic.

We won our first match versus St. Martin's School, Nawton, but lost to Drax, Ampleforth, and Pocklington.

Our Middles, against Gilling Castle, lost both their matches.

We congratulate K. W. Headlam and R. B. Daniel, the Captain and Vice-Captain respectively, on winning their School colours:::..

The following represented the School in matches :—Cloughton, Bowling, Carr, Eggleshaw, Richman, McKay (twice), Shaw, Richardson (twice), Daniel, Headlam, Gow, Magson, Sutcliffe, Jowett, and Routledge. Bruce,

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