ADYERTISEK AND TIMES, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1935. Grammar School’s Progress


HEADMASTER REPORTS INCREASED ATTENDANCE AND VITALITY.


PROFESSOR R. P. DEWHURST RECALLS NOTABLE FIGURES OF THE PAST.


HiS DEFENCE OF EXAMINATIONS. Increases in the number of students, • U


xequiriug an addition to the staiF, and the prospect of extensions of Clitheroe Royal Grammar School were reported on at tlie annual distribution of prizes and certificates, lield on Wednesday afternoon, at the Parish Church School. This was the first time the ceremony luis been performed out- iido the school but the greater number of boys and the remarkable interest taken in the school’s affairs compelled a change, the school assembly hall being quite inadequate, 'j'lu! occasion liad other notable features, including the presence of Mr, R. Paget Dewhurst, Professor of Oriental Languages at Oxford University, an old boy of the school who won the lionoratus prize live years in succession. Mr. Dewhurst is one oV the Kciuairs most di'tingui'-hcil old boys and ho gave a splendid address in which ho recalled Ids years in Clitheroe, mentioning icHiie of the gentlemen he best remembers and jiaying tribute to the value lie roceivcKl from the school.


This was the first distribution of prizes


during the headmastorsliip of Mr. L. Jlai-ily, and he gave a comprehensive survey ot scliool activities and successes {hiring the past year. The proceedings were enlivened by items given by the school choir, letl by Jlr. 11. R. Shaw, Mus.Bac., and by piano­ forte solos, brilliantly executed by W. Rlczard and J. Whittle, both scholars at the school. Tlie chair was taken by C’ounty-Aldcrman


R. G. Assheton. D.L.. j .P . , Gliairman of the Governors, ulm had the snjiport on tho platform of the Mayor (Councillor ,1. H. Sattertiiwaite), and otlier Governors of the school.


TIUBUTE TO LATE MU. WEEKS. The Chairman said lie was glad to .seO


changes had takmi place. One that was very sad was the los-* of 3Ir. W. S. AVeoks, tiieir vice chairman. Mr. AVooks was a gentleman they all held in the higlic'st lespect .'ind he felt sure that of all the bodies am! institutions Afr. AVeeks was connectui with, tiieiv was none in whicli ho look more interest than the Clitheroe Royal Grammar School. Air. Assheton also ro- ferrc<l to tho lo^s tho town had sustained by the <leatli of Air. .1. W. Southworth, wiio was not a governor of tlio scliool. but who took great interest in it and left a legacy «if £2,0iyi for the Governors to ostahlish scholarsldps for tho benefit of tlie school. Tliat v.*;h not the fir>t legacy left by the Soutluvorth family to tlie school and tiiey were very much indebted to that family, not only for what they did for tlic town, but for the school as well.


Allot!:- r change wa> that they had a new


Jloadmist'-r, Afr. Hardy.—(Applause.)—Air. ilanly had not long been in Clitheroe hut lie iiad been with them long enongli to make lii'' mark and they could not help but ad­ mire ills wonderful energy, ability and courage. AVIien Air. Hardy came, they gave liim a ijearly welcome and now tiiey wished liim contimicHl succe-s. AVhen thev had lic-ard tlie Headma«‘tcr’a report, he thought they would 1)0 satisfied that the school was in a sound and healthy ooiidition. doing good work nmler tlie leadership of Afr. Hardy and Aliss Llewellyn. Air. Assheton al'O allnde»l to tlie presenco of Air. l)ew- iinr-l, r-iVrring to his position ns professor of Oriental languages at Oxford University and to the fact that lie won the lionoratus prize I've years in succession when lie was a student at the Grammar Scliool.


is printed at tile end of this account of the (jroceedings. Air. Dewhnrst addressed tlio audience, receiving a hearty greeting.


Following the Headmaster’s report, which


PlkOFESSOirS HKRT TO IITRRLESDALE. After referring to his pleasure at being


able to testify to his loyalty to the school, and to the remarkable progress being niadt, Air. Dewhnrst said: "Y ou hoys and girls, who liave the advantage of being educated in this school, are in my opinion very fortunate. Not onlv do yon enjoy educa­ tional facilities of a high standard, but you Jiavo tlie further advantage of living in a very beautiful and happily unspoilt neigh­ bourhood, which lias a very liealthy salu­ brious and stimulating climaL*. J spent tho whol«? of the first 18 years of my life entirely in Ijancashire and A’ orkshire, never leaving them even for a .single niglii. though strangely enough circmnstances liayo prtvented mo from .spending oven one night in Clitlieroe during Hie last ‘15 years.


such a hig attendance because it showed tliaf interest was being taken in the scliool not only by parents, but also liy the general public.


.Since the last prize <lay, several


far from wishing to deprecate it, as it happened to my individunl tastes, and I think that J may say without boastfulness that I thrived on it. * Tliere was no play­ ground except a bare yard and no cricket or football grtiuml. The masters took no interest whatever in the games, and few, if any. of the assistant masters had an.v of tho fjualifications whicli would not ho insisted on in any modern educational in­ stitution.


I am glad to .see that games


and ])liy>ic.il training, too, of which we in the old da.vs had none whatever, take their proper place in the school now. I dis­ covered with great interest last year wlien the Lancashire cricket team came to Oxford that ('veil AVaslibronk, one of the most promi-ing batsmen in tlio countr.v, c-amc from Barrow, near Clitheroe, and that ho learned his cricket in tliis scliool.


TEACH I NO GRI:i :K at a SH 1LLIXG AX HOUR.


" 111 lho=e bygone days remuneration fur


masters, as well as school fees for the boys, was very low indeed. J remember doing


some private teaching Iiere in niy spare liuurs and 1 recollect that I only received a shilling an hour for teaching Greek. I was reminded of tliis a few years ago in ONlord, when the local unemployed refused to sweep the streets after a heavy snowfall because they were only oll’ercd Is. 3d. an hour and they stuck out that the boys and girls


as religious knowledge, history, geography anil ih'cncli. There was no equipment for teaching any form of science and no teacher competent to give even elementary instruc­ tion in chemi.stry or physics. Education was certainly cheap in those days, the fees being only £4 a year for buys under 12 and £G a year for boys over 12, but it was of what woukl now bo regarded as a very cramped and old-fasliioncd type.


I am


I think that both French and Gorman, if well taught, can be just as good mental discipline as ‘ student.


tlie classics for the avenm EXAAIIXEE AXD EXAAIIXEII. " 1 think that I may claim without


arrogance to liavo irome knowledge of examinations, both from the point of view of an examinee and an examiner. Jn my boyhood, youth and early manhood I ap­ peared in no less than 25 different public examinations, leaving out of aecouiit annual scliool examinations wliich may he regarded as domestic functions. Three times J ap­ peared in Cambridge Local examinations, i pa.ssed seven different examinations dur- iug my Oxford career, two competitive ex­ aminations in London for the Indian Civil Service and out in India I appeared 13 times in different examinations in Oriental Inng^iagos, travelling nearly’ 30,000 miles by train for the purpose. Since ! started lecturing in Oxford in 1919 J have con­ ducted between SO ami 90 difl'ercnt exam­ inations for Oxford. Cambridge, and London University, the L.C.E. and College of Preceptors in ten different languages. 1 think, tlierefore, that 1 am in a jio.sition to refute tho current gibe against examina­ tions tliat they only encourage cramming and• memory work. No examiner in any subject, who is worth his salt, can fail to set questions which will enable liim to dis­ tinguish tlie caiulidatos who liave a real knowledge of and command over their sub­ ject, from those who roly solely on cram­ ming and a retentive memory.


" As I have already said it has boen a


very great pleasure to mo to come again to Clitheroe and renew my ncipiaintanco witli my old school in its modern garb and environment. 1 congratulate tho CJovernors on their new Headmaster. Air. Hardy. It seems to mo that ho has got the zeal, initiative and energy which are hound to result in further jirogress of the school. I hope that liQ may achieve tlie success ho deserves in further expanding ami improv­ ing tho school. As for tho scholar-. I hope they will benefit by the excellent education available to them here, and tliat they will go out into the world of prac­ tical work and cxperieiicc. retaining happy memories of their old scliool and determined by their- conduct in after life to bring credit to tho ancient and beneficent in­ stitution to wliich they will owe so mucli.”


CUI/riV.VTE AlEAlOliY. In conclusion, Air. Dewhur»t said tliat for Is. 5d. i feel


have thein lot ca.st in very pleasant places, and when 1 see how interesting tlie modern- world is and what fascinating opportunities lie before them in tlie future, | am inclined to say with the Homan poet ‘ Oh mild praetcritos rcierat si Jupiter annos,’ but, ahi'! the past can not be recalled and our opportntiilic.s in life come .but once. Jn my boyhood life was iiiucIl loss complicated and amusements were fewer ami simpler. 1 (lid not .see electric light until 1 was 15. I was 36 wlien 1 first rode in a motor car, yd wiKii I first rode a motor cycle, -15 when 1 first saw a silent film, and 62 when J first crossed tho Cliannel in an aeroplane. The Xorlh of England was lield firmly then in the grip of a very rigid Sabbatarijudsm, tho intensity of wliich young people of tiio present day would find it very hard to realize. Jn my early boyliood tlierc were no Sunday papers, no golf or motoring citlicr on week-days or .Sundays, while lawn tennis was in its infancy and was never played on Sunday. There is no indication now that Hie ponduluni will ever swing bade in tiic oppo.-ite direction. It seems^ prob­ able. on the contrary, that jieople in the future will have more leisure, more freedom ami more amusements, ‘.ind I personally would not have it otherwise, wlien I remem­ ber tlio dreary monotony of the oUl-


fa'liionod Sunday. XOTABLE FIGURES.


it is incviiaiile tuat on an occasion like this I should yield for a lew ininute.s to the temptation to cast my tliouglits back and make some brief reference to some of the chief figures wlio were prominent on speech days fifty years ago and niorc,” Air. Dewhnrst proceeded.


" I think first of


that verv handsome and aristocratic figure Lord Ribblesdalo, who distrilmted the prizes the first time I was Honoratus, then of Air. Jiimcs Garnett wlio so generously :iugmeiit()d the ortliuary scliool leaving exhibition in mv favour when I went to Oxford, then of Dr. Alusson. who lived to a great age and was always keenly interested in tho school; ami next of many of tho local clergy, such as Air. Tlioinns of St. Alary’.s. Air. Walbrnii of Pendleton, a very .scholarly man, who helped and eiicour.igcd me very much in inv classical studio-, and Mr. Prilohard of AVhallcy. Last ami far from kumt 1 r«- ineiubcr my old Inmdmasler. Air. Roden, si wonderful embodiment of dignity .and severity. blended with a very real but rarelv-displayc(t kindness. His nniisusil combination of mathematical skill and acumen with ta-to and style in literature have always remained an iu-piration and


incentive to me. I


attribute the fact that I have been able to stand a long residence in India and snbsc- fluent rosidenco in the comparatively ener­ vating wo-t and south of England to the healthy constitution built up ni childhood and bovliood in the bracing air of the beautifni Ribblosdale valley.


f o've to


Pemlle Hill n groat debt of gratitude for creatin" a love of mountain climbing winch has giv^u mo tlirongliout my life great pleasiiro, and to the wild flowers of the district a minor debt for a Iiobbv which never lo^es interest. Twice in


walked from the railway terminus to the Viiularl glacier. LCOO feet » ‘l«vo sea level a distance of 120 miles, and in the Riitish lull’s 1 have ascciuled the liighost point? of


‘


all four countries. .SOME 1! IXOIiLI'XTTOKS.


in Janiiar.v, 1870, as a small hoy of nine Air Dewhnrst went on.


“ I ioined the Clitheroe (Iraininar Scliool Ihc iiuaMiiiuiii


miiiihcr of hoys in the school dnriiiK inj time was onlv C3 and this included -0 hoarders from a distance. In five and a a f vears I reaehed the top of the scliool,


tint was niiich too vomiK to proceed to the rniv'w-it' o 1 staved on four years more,


aclin, ioVoiie year just before A r «'>d^ died as assistant master.


I ^^ent thi


tinit- to Alanchoster to compete Canihrid"c local ?„,t m.


, !;i;d Pa “ nlo;‘ d I j. I


an<l, “'offered S o l


Imt my pai^iits


; Mi>Hoden wished me to remain ho e an 1 1 1 . 1 .irt flctsiro to go away. Ihc con-


,|| „i . „ „(i inconvenient


the modern equipment mid co rse sDidie. tirocirmathem^Ucs^Jonstituted


KXAAirXATIOXS ARE XFX’IK^AI! Y. 1 am afraid that on an occasion of this


kind, besides intUcting on you too much in the nature of personal recollections and piu'sonal idiosyncrasies, I must say sonie- thing. but it'sliall bo very brief, witli re­ gard to education in general.


" Yon must forgive me, but 1 fear that of the present day


in giving advice to the boys he could give them no key to individual success in life. ‘ ‘ I do not want to beliave like some barber’s assistants who strongly recommend a hair restorer to customers as infallible wlien tiiey themselves are conspicuously bald,’ he added amidst laughter. " There are a few things on wliich 1 feel able to lay stress. First of all, tliere is the cultiva­ tion of the memory, which can be streng­ thened by practice; economy in the use of time, always regarding time as a jirecious commodity not to be wasted rather than an interval which has got to be filled. I do not want to dwell on any one of my own personal idiosyncrasies such as tiie avoid­ ance of smoking, or the regular mainten- anco of a detailed personal diary ami the keeping of a regular accurate personal account, although J can recommend the last-named as beiiig a great elieck on minor extravagances and wastage." Air. Dew- hurst concluded his remarks by again re­ minding tho boys of the deep debt of gratitude they owed to tho Clitheroe Grammar School ami urged them to bring credit to it when they entered the working


world. Thanks to Air. Dewliurst for his splendid


address were expressed on the proposition of Air. J. Harrison, another ok! scholar, who said ho left the Grammar School in 1S75. He had retained many happy recollections of liis boyhood days and it gave him great pleasure to propo-e a vote of thanks to another old scholar in Air.


Dewliurst. Air. J. Roothman, a Governor of the


School, expressed thanks to Air. As>lietou for presiding and referred to the great in­ terest Air. A^slieton took in the school. " Air. Assheton for many years has taken a great part in the administrative work of Lancashire, his duties ranging from High Sheriff of the County to Chairman of the Governors of this ancient Grammar School, and it is always a pleasure to sit nmler his chairmanship," Air. Rootliman addcnl.


Just before the proceedings ended, the


head boy hamled Air. Dowlmrsl a note, ^‘here was a brief pause ami then Air. Dewlinrst, with a twinkle in his eye, turned to Air. Hardy ami said he appealed on behalf of the hoys for a half-holiday to com- ineniorate the occasion. When Air. Hardy gave his consent, the boys almost raised the roof with their cheering.


HEADMASTER’S REROR'l’. It K.H*®


fashion now in many ([uarters to criticise ami abuse tlie examination system. 1 am not unaware that this system like all human institutions has its drawbacks and defects. If all teachers were ideal tcaelior.s and all pupils equally perfect in their zeal to acquire knowledge, it miglit be possible to dispense with examinations, but outside such an imaginary Utopia it is iiecessary, in order to ensure uniformity of standard in different schools and also‘ to enable a just nml fair cboico to be made among can- {lidatcs for employment In Government perviecs, to maintain the examination svstein. AIv own experience in India and ill Oxford jiist after the war has shown mo that if a svstom of appointments by selec­ tion be su’bstituted for competitive examin­ ation, tlie door j s at once opened to favouritism, nepotism, wire-pulling and in­ triguing nml that there is a great falling ofTin tlio quality of the candidates selected. To abolish examinations entirely is not a practical policy. It would in no way promote Hie general efficiency of education but conduce to a general slackness and deterioration.


I do not deplore the 1.^^- 1":::^ r : ? <Ve?oted''to’suci; aimmary-puHiects


changes which have taken place in tho curriculum. Greek T regard as an iiv tellectiial luxury wliieh should be reserved for those who’ have marked aptitude or affinitv witli it, tliough T personally feel glad tliat I came to the school long before both Cambridge before tho war and Oxford soon after tlie war. discarded Greek ns an essential qualification for matriculation I would not now advocate its restoration Latin T would always retain, both for its practical utility and its close connex'ion with tho modern Roman languages, but


ence of the' school, was prefaced warm tributes to two predecessors, Air. C. W. Stokes ami Air. C. Al. Henderson, and coii- tiiincd as follows: "Since 1931 Hie school lias made a stcadv advance in numbers, 1931-32, 20; 1932-33. G; and at the com- inencenicnt of tho school year 1931-35, the number of boys on the roll was 227, which was an increase of four in the nrevimi year, 1933-31. Tho number on the roll at the begiuiiing of the present year was 203. or an increase of 36 on last year, which is imleed a greater increase than in all the years from 1931 put togeth(.*r. This increase taken merely as mimbers, is very arresting, but taken as an indication of the liigh esteem in whicli the school is held, and of the conlidonce of such a number of parents that our school is the one which they prefer for their children, it is a com­ pliment which I deeply appreciate. Wc cannot expect sucli an increase every y e a r and of course during each year a certain number l,cavc wlien they obtain suitable employment. During the school year 1931-35, ending July, 1935, 31 l)oys loft and it will ho interesting to you to know that all tho boys who left during the year and also the four boys who liave left this term, are cither actually employed or are .suc­ cessfully embarked on training for a career. I have* I)egnn at scliool, in a small way, a careers tlepartment by which 1 may he able to assist in placing our boys and T hope employers in the district will communicate with *tnc when they have vacancies. AVc arb sometimes criticise<l on tho grounds that wc do not teach our boys how to con­ duct themselves jiropcrly when applying for a post. In answer to mir critics, many of them friends of the school, may 1 say that last week, one of our boys was engaged by an employer who told mo that he had boon most favourably impressed witli the hoy’s general beliavidnr and deportinciit during tho inU?rvicw preceding the appointment nml thonglit that tho boy would be success.


TRAINING FOR CAREERS. The increase in numbers has necossitntod


an addition to the staff and this term w^? ivelcome Air. R. T. Kay. of St. Jolm’s College, Oxford, who is in charge of tho


Air. Ifardy's lint report as Headmaster, loaliiig with the 3SDlli year of the cxi-st-


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mathematics department. iTho biology department, commenced in 1932, has now t^iken its full place in the school cun ioulum and tho subject is taught by Air. Pearson from the IV. form upwards. In the VJ. form wc have boys studying for Oxford an’d Cambridge careers, training^ colleges, tech­ nological scliolarshijis, chemical industries, journalism, transport services and the Imrch, and amongst boys who liave left .school since Christmas, 1931, are students in medieino, dentistry, architecture and chemistry, whilst others have entered tlic civil service, farming and the usual com­ mercial posts.


EXAAHXATIOX RESULTS.


Higlier School Certificate .(jxnniinations. The percentage success for the whole of the examination taken by 517 schools was 70 per cent. Our success in tlie School Cer­ tificate examination was 76 per cent., com­ pared witli 72 per cent, fur all the -172 schools. Although the School Certificate material was not so good as some previous years, tlie results you will agree are satis­ factory. AVe luivo a very large number of prospective entries for next sunimor’5


" AVo had 100 per cent, success^ in the


examination ami J hope that parents will co-operate with us in our efforts to see that this most important .voar in the lives of their sons, should end with the success which wc all liopo will crown tho hard and intensive study tlic boys have put in to this year of preparation.


AIATRICULATJOX CHANGE.


the disappearance of tlic Alatriculation Certificate as it stands to-day, will dis­ appear the necessity for pupils to repOat a years’ work done,’ sometimes twice, even thrice in order to turn a first School Cer­ tificate into a Alatriculation C'ertilicat*'.


A’ itli


School Certificate, 1 will draw your atten- siou to the proposal of tho Northern Univer­ sities Joint Hoard that after 193S tho School Certificate examination shall no longer be used for tlie award of a Alatriculation Cer­ tificate. The obtaining of a matriculatioii certificate signifies the fitness of tlio pupil to enter a university. Actually not mure than one In four who inatricnlate ever pro­ ceed to a university. The proposal urges liiat matriculation should be kept for what it was always intended—fitness to, enter a university nml the scliool certificate should remain what it was intended to he— n suit­ able tost of the ordinary work of a secondary school at tho fifth form stage. Owing to tlie fact that a matriculation certificate lias been the work of a higher standard of attainment, naturally schools thoniselves, employers and parents have regarded matricnlation as the main object. A


" Whilst I am on the subject of the


best bowling average, which was won by E. A. Rattersby. Mr. Ilarri>on thought Jei).‘-on’s average so good apparently that ho has promised to give another bat next summer. The A’ icar (Rev. AV. S. Helm) has presented two prizes for Scripture knowledge and wo are very grateful indeed to him lor his kind iuterest shown in this manner.


ACTTYE SOCTETIE.S. " Coming back to school again, we have i|


felicity*. A liourisliing Ciiess .Society plays matches with other schools. A branch of the League of Nations is very active under tho guidance of an energetic schoolboy secretary; whilst the scTiool magnJino, edited by a boy and supervised by Aliss AVatts, is publisliod every term, A table tennis club has enthusiastic members. The Scout Troop has been invigorated by the enthusiasm of Air. Kay ami tho troop is no\y very healthy. It has again won the Swimming Trophy. The Cubs, inspired by Ali.ss Race, continue to flourlsli."


After recording that two packed houses


at a scliool concert enabled tho school to provide two badly needed things—a well- built stage ami some attractive stage cur­ tains, Air. Hardy went on to refer to the innovation of a parents’ conference, and after recording .several other items of dome.stic interest, mentioned that on Juno 2ltli the anmial Commemoration Day Ser­ vice was revived after a lapse of many years.


bodying as it does an immensely important feature of an ancient and honourable school such as ours," he said. " This is the link­ ing of present and past—the association of the present boys with Hiq old hoys, wliom wo are always delighted to remember, ami of whom, especially mentioning our Presn (lent to-day, we are so proud."


the Old Roy.s’ As^^ociation has a larger mem- bership than over, adding: " \Vc arc grate­ ful to tlio association for the Honoratus Prize presented yearly and won this year by D. AVignall, head of the school 1934-35, now at IMinburgh University, and for their generous help given to poor I)oys who find it diflieiilt to provide for their education properly,"


more tlian 100 boys paid a visit to j^oiulon, enjoying a crowded day.


TH E J U m LEF. CELiaiR A'J' 1UNS. " Turning to internal domestic matters


which are always so interesting a feature of a school’s corporate life, I am sorely tempted to give more than a passing resume. I came to Clitheroe at a time when our thougiits were turning towards King George Fifth’s silver jubilee ami this was an opportunity for service to Clitheroe town and school wliicli 1 deliglitcdly seized. AVe all know what Clitheroe did during that memorable week in Alay, only a few short months ago, and 1 am proud to place ou record that this old school, as by its traditions it should, took a very prominent part in the local jnhilec celebrations. Up­ wards of a JUO boys took part in the pag:caiit—" Clitheroq through the Ages." whilst in almost every episode acted I noticed old boys playing parts. One Immlrcd boys took part in a gymnastic display arranged by Air. Reddows ami it is good to look back on those very happy but hectic days.


THE SRORTING SIDE. “ The athletic site of the school is^ one in


which I am keenly interested. We liavc had during tho past year, three repre­ sentative school teams regularly playing against other puhooE. Iho football re­ sults fur 1931-35 season ending last 1‘^aster, were satisfactory considering we play the best soccer schools in East Lanca^lllre. This year we have increased tlie number of niutehes nml altlioiigli the results luivo shown fewer wins than usual the team has been liard to beat. 1 have watched tho team in every foothall nuiteli, home and away, since 1 became headmaster, and 1 would like to tell the parents that tho boys always play a sporting game, whilst i can quite honestly sav that compared with tho grounds of all tlie otlier schools our own ground is not only quite the best playing area, but it is also the best kejit ground ot ajiy school 1 have visited. Wo are con­ stantly complimented by visiting seliools on our hospitality ami as long as 1 am here, 1 shall endeavour to keep up tliis repututiun.


" The cricket eleven played 6, won -1, and


lost 2. Regarding the King of Games, 1 record with pleasure our continued amic­ able co-ordination witli the Clitheroe Cricket Club. I liave received kind eonsidoratiou from tho club for which I am grateful ami it is with no little pride that 1 nolo in the playing ranks of this sporting amateur side, a very large proportion of old boys of tiii.s scliool.


sport in the Easter term ami a boxing com­ petition was lield. In eonnoxiou with the cricket, football and boxing i will pay tribute to the very keen and helpful organ­ ising work done by Air. Gilleard. AA'e liave formed a very .successful swimming club and during the Easter and Buinnier terms parties of fiity hoys liave regularly visited Hie .swimming hatlis at Rlaekburn. Fifty-six boys can swim four lengths ami over, whilst no fewer than thirteen have passed the Royal Life Saving Society’s examination ami no less a miiiibor than nine of these, have obtained tlieir bronze medallions. The swimming club having been in existence for two terms only, we are particularly proud of these boys ami I thank Air. Coles, who himself obtained an instructor’s cer­ tificate, first class, for his painstaking work in tliis very important school activity.


TIio tliree J louses, Castle, Park and


AA'addow, compete as kccjiily as over, and tho Henderson Sports Shield has been won by AA’nddow Hou.se—captain R. P. Jepson, irouscinastor Air. Calow. Each house now runs three football teams so that every hoy lias always a chance of doing sometliiiig for his House. Tennis was regularly played on tho school hard courts ami a Rmrnnmciib was (trganfcsed and carried through by Air. Rarncs. This was won hy R. P. Jepson.


GIFTS TO SCHOOL. " In connexion with athletics, I have boon


pleased to pro.sont to the school cups for the cross-country run and for Honso cricket ami Air. A’cevoVs has presented a cup for House football. To any friends of tho .school who wish to present cups for com­ petition amongst tlio boys. I shall be de- lightcd to send a very eloquent letter of thanks. During the year, wo have liad several kind gifts. Rev. Afark Harrison, an old boy who is now A’ icar of Ramsay, gave a bat for the best batting average. This was won by R. P. tfepson. Air. Fred Hargraves, The Alleys, gave a bat for the


" Roxiiig was revived as a major school


Air. Hardy recalled that on July 12th, " The interior


equipmeut of tlie school is constantly being improved and tho library has been com­ pletely renovated." the report proceeded. " Roys oil leaving school are asked to pre­ sent a book to tiio library a.id a number have done so. It is inevitable tliat a .school report sliould record the fact tliat stalwarts of the sclicool have loft to take up work in the wider world outside. 1 wish tiio'-c who have left success in their new careers and I sliouUi be cliurlisli if I did not ni(*n- tion R. P. Jop^ou. wJiose school record includes: Alcmbor of tho School Football XI. for four season', captain 1934-35: mem­ ber of tho School Cricket XT. for four seasons, captain 1935; winner of the Harri­ son cricket prize: school tennis champion 19.35: Victor Ludoriim. 19.35; matriculated with higli honours, 1931: passed the Collogo of Preceptors’ Latin Exeniination, 1935; passed the Subsidiary Latin H.S.C.. 19.35; School Prefect, 1934-35: uoiy slndying medicine at Manchester University.


XKAV RUJLDIXG SCHEAIE?


pleased to hear that the days of the huts are definitely numbered.


.'ccret tiiat a deputation from the County Council visited the school some weeks ago in order to discuss witli us the erection of new buildings and the increasing of present acconimotiatiou.


" AVhat of the future? A’uu will be it is now no


L a d ie s ! The Sargeson- Mullineaux CORSET will give you that slim appear­ ance so essential these days


Comfort need not be sacrificed for smartness if you visit us : years of experience in Corset fitting will determine exactly what is the right kind for you.


Open Daily, we shall be happy to see you here. Private fitting room and expert corsetiere always in attendance


'J’lie report printed in the


newspaper stated: ‘ 3’ lie deputation came to the conclncsion that a strong case has been made out for additions to the premises.'


AA’o aro therefore on the threshold of very important events in the history of the school. Jn tho near future we hope to have a propt'i* sports pa\ilioii at High Aloor to he used hy both scliooD.


stand still ami these developments I devoutly hope will ho for good.


" An institution such as ours cannot 'Jhi^


crowded audience is a proof to me tiiat Clitheroe Royal Grammar School is recog­ nised as a live institution, i certainly am hopeful that this .'chool will continue to ho one of wliich the Clitheroe ilistrict shall not only be cognisant but honestly proud. In the" organisation of the scliool I have bOcn lielpi.d, because wc have a staif wliicli is coniented ami which works as a team. 1 wish publiciv to thank all the staff for their help niid loyalty to me during iny first year in this responsible position. I have been given invaluable assistance by Air. Ireland who i^ now' working a^ senior ina>tu* for liis tliinl headmaster and hy Air. Atkinson who is alfoctionately remem- berede by generations of old boys. I can­ not forget the help whicli Alis.s Llewellyn, the headmistress of tho Girls’ School, has given me. She has been courteous ami Kind from tlic start ami 1 am very grateful to III r. Recause of the School’s ancient and important association with the town and its organisations, I wish also to thank the Alayor for his kind iier.sonal welcome ami his* continued practical iutere.-t in tho


school.


ho a lia|ipy and successful one for the .school ami all connected with the school in any way. 1 assure you my constant aim is for that consummation so devoutly to be wished."


" In tho hope that tho coming year will . ... ICXAAII NATION SUCCESSES.


Universities (all candidates passed): I . Diicrdon, J. R. AVliitclioad, D. AVignall, R.


Higlicr School Certificate of the Northern


P. Jepson (Latin), School Certificate of tho Northern Uiuvor-


sitios with Alatriculation; R. E. Copeland, H. AV. Domain, Al. E. Exloy, J. E. Kipling, N. A'. Pindor, A. J. Smithies, C. P. Cham­


berlain. School Certificate of the Northern Umver- ^ .


.sitics: AAL H. Raskcrville, J, Cowking, 3. Dean, G. T. Jury, F. R. Lawson, A. H. Alitcholl, G. Robinson, J. Robinson.


PRIZE LIST.


Honoratus Prize (presented by Old Clit- hcronians’ Association), D. A


A’ ignall.


Boden Prize for Alatliomatic-s: Senior, F, Duorden; Junior, Al. E. Exley.


Headmaster’s Prizes for public. spirited service to the school: F. Duorden, J. K. Rowker. N. Parkinson. H. Domnin.


, . ,


Form A’ l . (Prizes for success in tho Higher School Certificate cxaniMiation): F. Duorden, J. B. AVhitchcad, T). AVignall,


Junior, A. Pollard. ^


B. P. Jepson. (Continued at foot'of next column.A


, " A


Peter Hnmpson Ditchficld Prize for History and Literature: Senior, E. A. Battorsby; Junior, shared equally, A. J. Smithies and G. T, Jury.


Bov. AV. S. Holm’s Prize for Scripture Knowlcilgc: Senior, J. K. Rowker j


= PHONE 6 7 7 4 .


The social season has begun. Do you feel that you are making the most of your personality ? The service we oft'er can materially help you.


SREOAGSN & MLINAX UL EU


13 E A N A M BLA CKBURN


Kindly make your appoiniment. hes^ Tlie Headmaster noted witli pleasure that " The revival was justified, em­


several active societies. The Debating Society holds two meetings a term at which there is an averag(j attendance of about 50. The Scientific Society holds very enthusi- a.stic meetings at which Icctures'are given by boys who exhibit, manipulate ami ex­ plain wonderful apparatus with aAvesomo


GRE AT Expiration of LEASE S A L E


Our Modern Collection of Stylish


COATS and COSTUMES must be cleared at BA R G A IN PRIC E S.


There is no denying that even at the ordinary prices all Goods are excellent value.


Take advantage of the


SPECIALLY REDUCED PRICES and purchase now.


See Windows.


NICOLLS KING STREET CLITHEROE


(THREE)


WHY PAY FANCY PRICES ?


Take advantage of the Stupendous Bargains we are now offering in ELECTRIC and GAS GLOBES. We have just purchased a )Vholesale Merchant’s Stock and are able to pass on the benefits of our deal to you. 4/9 Vitreosil Heatproof Globes


for 21- ; 3/- Gas Globes for 8d. THOMPSON OXBURGH, MOOR LANE.


Form upper A’ (Prizes for success in the School C’ertificato examination) : A\'. H. Bnskerviilc. B. E. Copeland, J. Cowking, T. Dean, H. AV, Domain, ^l. 15. J5xley, G. T. Jury, J. K. Kiping, F. R. Law'on, A. H. Mitchell, N. V. Binder, G. Robin­ son, J. Robinson, A .J. Smithies, C. B. Chamberlin.


Forms Lower A


Form lA*.: 1. J. Armstrong; 2, J. C. AA'ood; 3, H. Hodgson,


Forms Upper III. A and B: I. A. Bollard; 2, D. Booth; 3, A. Sudall. Additional prizes: J. E. B. A


,


Forms Lower 111., A and B: 1, J. AA. Field­ ing; 2, E. B. Scott; 3, AV. E., Dugdale. Additional prizes; J. B. AA'addington, E. F. Norris.


Garnett.


A’ ilkiiison, J. B. M. _ .


.


Form I I . : 1, D. Norris; 2, II. Bradley. Form I . : 1, G. Burnett; 2, D. Bnostlcy.


ATHLETICS AAV ARDS.


" Henderson" Sports Shield: AA'addow House, House Captain: R. B. Jepson. “ Hardy” Cricket Cup: A nml Bark (tied).


“ A


’’ccvers" Football Cap: AAndtlow House Football Captain: B. B. Jepson.


Scliool Cricket Colours (already awarded): 1C. A. Bnttor.sby, B. G. Knowles, N. S. A


F. NuttnU, J. B. Binder.


Tho followinp; boys have obtained tlie Royal Life Saving Society’ s Bronze Medallion and Intcnncciiate Certificate: E. A.


A’ntson.


overland air journey of less than 300 miles may bo too slow to attract the public.— ■ Colonel F. C. Shclmerdino.


I f surface travel is speeded tip, then an


A’hip " Study Cup: Castle House. House Captain: 15*. A. Battorsby.


A’addow, Castle , ‘


School Football Colours (already awarded)-: E. A, Battorsby, E, Crabtree, G. Hargreaves,


■ A


J. Crossleyj 3 ,-F. L. Rigby. Additional prizes: Sl H. jMcBhorson, F. Saddler, L. Smithies.


’^. A and B: 1, H. Hills; 2. Battorsby, G. A T e l . 107. A’ . Battorsby, D. C.


Bradley. T. Dean, A. Eastwood, F. Holt, J. R.*;Metcalf, J. Robinson, S. Rose. Internicdiato Certificates: A. J. Riley,


3*he following boys have obtained the Royal Life Saving Society’s Elementary Cer­ tificate: G. Robinson, F. Saddler, J. L. Smithies.


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A’ ictor Ludorum (already awarded): B. B. Jepson.


Cross County Cup (already awarded): B. B. Ainsworth.


OLD BOYS’ SUCCESSES.


A’ . Atkinson: Brize for Modern Languages, St. John’s College, Cambridge.


A. Bullock: 1st Brize at Final liScamination i nSeiiior Commercial Course, U.L.C.l.


T. F. Langshaw; Board of Education Teachers’ Certificate.


AA*. S, Sheldon: Civil SeiTice Examination, Customs, and Excise.


G. H. Bnlcock: " Ash’ ’ Brize in Dental Surgery, Liverpool University.


J. Crowtiier: Civil Service Examination, Inland Uovonuo.


J. T, Scott: B.A.. 2nd CHnss Honours in Geograi>hy, Leeds University.


PERSONAL SERVICE LEAGUE. Thanks are extended to the following for


parcels received: Mrs. Sliortt; Mr. Jones: ^Irs. J. Hitchon.


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