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In the athletics we won the standards cup, thus adding some more silver to our dining roomshelf, but just failed in an exciting struggle with York to win the main competition .Mr . Seeley deserves most of the credit for promoting the friendly and respectful atmospherethat exists in the House, and we would like to take this opportunity to thank him and all the staff .I wish also to thank Mrs . Seeley for the enjoyable suppers she has given us during the year, andfinally my senior prefect, Michael Williamson, and all the House prefects for the smooth and happyrunning of Gloucester House throughout the year .Michael GreenwoodNORWICHAt the start of the year we welcomed Mr . Harradine, who replaced Mr . Pountain, now happilymarried .In all aspects the atmosphere in the House has been most pleasant . As a result of enthusiasticpractices, the vocalists and instrumentalists, besides adding a touch of professionalism to theprogramme, won the Mair Cup . I would like to express the thanks of the House to Kevin Hathwayfor directing the rehearsals .Perhaps the annual Christmas tour of the College by the House choir helped in our trainingfor the Mair Cup . During the tuneful evening (although at the staff village some unharmonicmodulations were added by the cows in the nearby field) a record collection of £3 .50 was made .The choir would like to thank Mr . Metters and Mr . Pountain for joining in, and Mr . and Mrs . Nobleand Mr . and Mrs . Anderson for providing ample refreshments .To conclude I would like to say that I can foresee Norwich being very prominent in futureyears .Douglas PostleSALISBURYAt the beginning and end of the year we had only two resident staff, but the arrival of Mr. Daviesafter Christmas was met with general approval . A sad farewell to Mr . Bowers was expressed afterEaster ; we wish him every success in the future and in his forthcoming marriage to Miss Hulme .Our success this year was found on the rugby fields, thanks mainly to the efforts of Shepherdand Ireland, so that the senior cups were gained and now are displayed with pride in our dining room .Elsewhere in sporting activities we had to be content with second place in the swimming, seniorbasketball and football league .While the physical talents shone the vocal chordspresented problems . Eventually three acceptable itemsWright and West for an unenviable task well done .struggled, and as usual the Mair Cupwere produced, and we are grateful toOn the social side the House would like to thank all our guests and those who have entertainedus throughout the year. These include Mr . and Mrs . Worley for several enjoyable evenings, and theresident staff for an unusual variation of a wine and cheese party, plus entertainment . I should likealso to thank Miss Dolan for her ceaseless efforts throughout the year .Not every account has a happy ending, and it is with deep regret that the House bids farewellto Mr . Worley . During his six-year term as housemaster his enthusiasm and understanding inHouse matters have been greatly appreciated .Finally I would like to wish all those leaving, and those remaining, every prosperity in the future .Keith Sullivan