Administration

I. R. D. McGRATH: Captain of Rugger J. C. RICHARDSON: Captain of Cricket J. E. DICKINSON: Captain of Hockey P. T. SUMMERS: Captain of Boats J. C. RicHARDsoN: Captain of Squash L. M. CREER: Captain of Shooting C. A. WOOD: Captain of Fencing M. T. BENNETT: Captain of Tennis I. R. D. MCGRATH: Captain of Chess P. V. ZISSLER: Captain of Athletics K. MORRIS: Captain of Swimming Editor of "Peterite":

MR. C. P. M. DUNCAN

SCHOOL NOTES

Mr D K Exham's appearance was noted in the last Peterite as successor to Mr. Wells. In other spheres than mathematics he has been active; as Assistant Housemaster to School House, as chorister, debater and referee. He commenced full-time duties this term. * * *

Mr. R. T. Pullin joined the staff to take over where Mr. Austin left off. His enthusiasm to extend the scope of Russian in the School is remarked elsewhere and the motorists have taken him to heart. * * *

"Get thee to a nunnery"—Mary Mason left with us an oak stool in Chapel, as if we would forget her long years of service. It was her gift when she left to be with her mother and incidentally to continue teaching within the convent school Of her village (Downderry, Beach Road West, Portishead, Nr. Bristol). We shall much miss her warm personality. * * *

Two ladies grace the common room, Mrs. Heddle teaching French and Mrs. Vernon doing Spanish. Both have husbands at the University. * * *

In retirement "J.D." is far from retiring. His nearly full-time job is to do with the Covenant scheme for the Minster Appeal Fund. And incidentally his son Patrick is recently engaged. * * *

The School again welcomed a party of visitors from the Commonwealth in October, certainly beneficial for us and, we hope, entertaining for them. * * *

A talk on the Merchant Navy was given by Commodore D. R. P. Gun-Cuninghame, O.B.E., on 12th October. * * *

Increased freedom to use town leave was granted by the Headmaster in mid-term, along with the abolition of the brown jacket for all Sixth-formers. Next term the house monitor, stripped of his distinguishing jacket, gets a rebate in the form of a select number of weekends spent at home. 4

Probably all the Girls' schools in the district have in one way or another touched upon our activities in the course of term; as actresses in the School production, as participants in science talks, as carollers formal and informal —and, of course, as dancing partners. * * *

"Welcome Our Messias", a speech drama, written and produced by Mr. R. J. Anderson, deservedly got a great reception in York. * * *

A splendidly successful concert was given by the Music Society at the end of term. We hope for more. A report appears below. * * *

Of fifteen candidates for •Oxbridge this term, ten gained acceptance, four as Open Exhibitioners.

The final of House Rugger was deferred by frost. An eagerly-awaited (and prolifically well advertised) match with Loretto was similarly dispatched on break-up Monday. The Colts and 3rd XV have had good success. * * *

Chapel Services on weekday mornings have changed shape and introduced the topical readings which went down so well last Lent. * * *

A fine concert was given in Hall by the York Symphony Orchestra on 16th November, under the batons Of Francis Jackson and Frederic Waine. * * *

Dates of term are altering in line with the earlier start of G.C.E. examinations. The Summer Term runs from 23rd April to 15th July, and the School reopens on 10th September. * * *

The School looks forward to another Careers Convention in March. Mr. D. Hirst is now assisting Mr. K. G. Coulthard. * * *

Mr. P. G. Croft will be away this term for work on the Nuffield Classics Project. He has a scholarship at Emmanuel College, Cambridge. * * *

Assorted Squash players from the staff, arrayed in teams to suit the occasion, have in turn defeated Ampleforth masters, the Squashbucklers, and a team of 13 boys.

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Congratulations—P. R. H. Blackford, Yorkshire Schoolboys Rugger trial.

Our thanks again to the Herald Printers for machinery given to the School in January. It offers an exciting prospect; we shall comment later on its success.