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CHRISTMAS TERM 1956
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School Officials
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School Notes
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Valete
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Salvete
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Chapel Notes
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Library Notes
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Our Contemporaries
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C.C.F. Notes
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Shooting Notes
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Society Notes
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Scout Notes ..
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Hunting Society
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Lectures
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Carol Service
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Twelfth Night
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Editorial
Sixth Form Conference Ashford Dance
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Football Retrospect
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Football Results
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Swimming
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Golf Notes
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O.S. Notes
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Obituary
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Births, Marriages, Deaths
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O.S. Cricket Week ..
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O.S. Golf
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THE SUTTON IAN CHRISTMAS TERM 1956
No. 1 of Volume XXIX
Ed itori al
G Lambe's House, which was given an inch, this may well be said, for in the three
IVE a man an inch, and he'll take an ell," runs a somewhat worn cliche. Of
years since Lambe's was raised to its present status it has gone a long way indeed towards consolidating its position in the minds of its peers. Apart from the difficulty of overcoming the characteristic conservatism of the rest of the School, one of the chief problems confronting those at the helm in Lambe's Ms been the inevitable age gap between prefects and dayrooms. It was necessary to impart some few older boys from other houses, and the tendency was for them to leave en masse, with the rest of the house very young to carry on by itself. Even now this problem remains in some degree. Lambe's at the moment is young, and has only fifty-two members—just twelve short of the other two boarding houses. This deficiency lies not, as might be expected, at the bottom of the Junior Dayroom, but in the Senior Dayroom, where Lambe's has twelve boys, and the other houses approximately double that number. Age proportions will work themselves out as time goes by, however ; meanwhile, Lambe's House has shown itself an adversary to be reckoned with in many ways. Combined with Founder's this term they defeated both St. Margaret's and Westminster at rugger. No longer may the Rugger Cup be said to be the perquisite of Westminster and St. Margaret's. A new gauntlet, and one that cannot be disregarded, has been thrown down. Soon, when the structural alterations planned for Lambe's have been effected, there will be room for the twelve who are missing, and the house will stand on its own in all things. There are still some who remember Lambe's as it was, and it was said at the time of the change that not until all these had left would Lambe's be truly accepted —it seems, however, that the stolid conservatism of Sutton Valence has already been overcome, and it is to all those who have been members of Lambe's since 1953 that the credit for this progress must be ascribed. To the Head of the School, who has been Head of Lambe's since 1953, we offer our congratulations on a great achievement. To his successors, we wish the very best of good fortune. They have solid ground on which to build.
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School Officials Head of the School : P. N. Goddard School Prefects : P. J. T. Herbert P. Neate J. R. S. Bailey R. C. H. Sheridan P. J. Brown G. J. A. Hardy S. Jeffery House Prefects : St. Margaret's Westminster : J. J. Evershecl P. A. de Pinna A. J. Stoffel P. R. Faulks K. G. Lewis R. G. White J. Box A. J. Cruttenden R. A. R. Block R. H. H. White D. K. Case D. F. Fenton R. J. Barber Lambe's Founder's : F. D. de B. Hovel! G. R. A. Argles J. R. M. Jeffryes K. A. Crawford M. Bayat N. F. Lemon P. M. Martin A. C. B. Lister P. D. Jordan R. A. Selby J. R. Starkey Sports Committee : The Headmaster (President) N. P. Bentley, Esq. P. N. Goddard E. A. Craven, Esq. K. A. Crawford J. W. Thomson, Esq. D. F. Fenton Rev. J. E. C. Nicholl J. R. S. Bailey J. R. Starkey Rugby Football : P. N. Goddard (Captain) K. A. Crawford (Hon. Sec.) Shooting : P. J. T. Herbert (Captain) G. J. A. Hardy (Hon. Sec.) Fives : R. G. White (Captain) Library Committee : The Headmaster (President) L. N. Harvey, Esq. (Librarian) R. H. H. White (Hon. Sec.) P. A. de Pinna P. N. Goddard P. J. T. Herbert J. Box P. Neate P. R. Faulks
Suttonian Committee : P. J. T. Herbert (Editor) P. N. Goddard P. A. de Pinna P. Neate (Sub-Editor) R. H. H. White G. J. A. Hardy D. K. Case J. Box
School Notes P. J. T. Herbert has been appointed Head of St. Margaret's. P. Neate has been appointed Head of Westminster. S. Jeffery has been appointed Head of Founder's. P. Neate, J. R. S. Bailey, R. C. H. Sheridan, P. J. Brown, G. J. A. Hardy and S. Jeffery have been appointed School Prefects. A. J. Stoffel, K. G. Lewis, J. Box, R. A. R. Block and D. K. Case have been appointed House Prefects in St. Margaret's. P. A. de Pinna, P. R. Faulks, R. G. White, A. J. Cruttenden, R. H. H. White, D. F. Fenton and R. J. Barber have been appointed House Prefects in Westminster. F. D. de B. Hovell, J. R. M. Jeffryes, M. Bayat, P. M. Martin, R. A. Selby and J. R. Starkey have been appointed House Prefects in Lambe's. A. C. B. Lister and P. D. Jordan have been appointed House Prefects in Founder's. J. R. S. Bailey, D. F. Fenton and J. R. Starkey have been elected to the Sports Committee. P. A. de Pinna, J. Box and P. R. Faulks have been co-opted to the Library Committee. G. J. A. Hardy, P. A. de Pinna, J. Box and D. K. Case have been co-opted to The Suttonian Committee. We welcome F. R. Ball, B.Sc., and G. C. Penman, B.A., as assistant masters.
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THE SUTTONIAN At a meeting of the Sports Committee on Wednesday, July 25, the following officials were elected for the coming season :— A. J. Cruttenden to be Captain of Cross-Country for 1956. D. F. Fenton to be Captain of Cricket for 1956. M. A. Elmitt to be Hon. Sec. of Cricket for 1956. It was also decided that Hockey should become a major sport. At a meeting of the Sports Committee on Monday, November 19, the following officials were elected :— P. D. Jordan to be Captain of Hockey. A. J. Parker to be Hon. Secretary of Hockey. N. L. Sarony to be Captain of Swimming. ' J. J. Evershed to be Captain of Athletics. R. A. R. Block to be Hon. Secretary of Tennis. Football Colours have been awarded to : J. R. S. Bailey, W. R. V. Archer, J. J. E. Keeley, J. R. Starkey, C. H. P. Ashby, P. A. B. Birch, K. A. Crawford, P. D. Jordan, P. Neate, R. P. Hollingsworth, M. A. Elmitt, N. L. Sarony, P. R. Faulks, A. J. Stoffel. Second XV Colours have been awarded to : K. G. Lewis, A. C. B. Lister, R. W. Sunshine, W. R. Chamberlain, R. J. Barber, R. A. Selby, R. G. White, B. M. Wells, A. W. Jones, C. J. A. Hardy, C. R. Catt, 0. M. Holmes, J. A. Harrison, E. G. Capon, R. C. H. Sheridan, D. K. Case, H. N. Macdonald. Under-16 XV Colours have been awarded to : M. A. Elmitt, T. G. McCarthy, D. M. Masham, S. D. Biggs, A. T. G. Smith, J. C. Jones, J. H. Goodsell, R. J. Pierce, B. P. Marsh.
Under-15 XV Colours have been awarded to : J. C. Hardy, J. B. Cairns, A. K. M. Bristow, J. E. Harvey, C. R. A. Welch, C. M. Cruikshank, K. Wilmshurst, A. M. David, G. H. Wall. Miniature Range Shooting Colours have been awarded to : G. J. A. Hardy, R. C. H. Sheridan, J. R. S. Bailey, G. H. Wall and P. M. Martin. We welcome D. K. Case from the Gunnery School, Washington, Connecticut, who is to be with us for a year under the English Speaking Union exchange scheme. We congratulate M. H. Fairbank, Westminster House Tutor, on his engagement to Miss S. J. Beresford, and we wish them every happiness in the future. The Captain of Football wishes to thank all those who have assisted with the running of games this term. The Editor and Committee of The Suttonian wish to thank all those who have contributed to this term's magazine.
Valete P. N.
(D. B. and L.-1948).-1948, Junior Soccer, Choral Society ; 1953, Cert. "A" (credit), G.C.E. " 0" Level, House Prefect, Head of House, House Drill Squad, Cricket Colours, House Hugger; 1954, School Prefect, Football Colours, Library Committee, Chapel Committee ; 1955, Hon. Sec. of Cricket, Captain of House Cricket, G.C.E. " A " Level, Head of School, Troop Leader in School Scouts, Hon. Sec. of Sports Committee, Suttonian Committee, Captain of Rugger, Kent Public Schools XV ; 1956, Fives Colours, Captain of House Fives, Senior and House Athletics, Public Schools Seven-a-side Tournament, Captain of Cricket, Clerk of the House in Hunting Society, House Hockey, Headmaster's Prize, Treasurer of Music Society, R.S.M. in C.C.F., Captain of Young Amateurs of Kent XI. P. J. T. HERBERT (L. and St. M.-1946).-Junior Soccer, Under-14 Cricket, Patrol Leader, R.L.S.S. Intermediate Certificate, Choral Society, Cert. " A " ; 1953, G.C.E. " 0 " Level, GODDARD
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Open Range Shooting Colours, Miniature Range Shooting Colours, House Rugger, House Drill Squad ; 1955, Library Committee, Chapel Committee, Chairman of Hunting Society, G.C.E. " A " Level, House Prefect, School Prefect, Head of House, Captain of Shooting, Winner of Public School Pistol Competition ; 1956, R.S.M. in C.C.F., 2nd XV, Editor of Suttonian, Awarded Clothworkers' Leaving Exhibition. P. NEATE (L. and W.-1948).-1954, House Life-saving Team, G.C.E. " 0 " Level, Cert. "A," House Rugger, Dramatic Society, House Drill Squad ; 1955, House Athletics Team, Athletics Colours, R.L.S.S. Instructor's Certificate, Award of Merit, Suttonian Committee, Choral Society, 2nd XV Colours, House Prefect ; 1956, Captain of Athletics, K.C.A.A.A. Junior Championships, House Swimming Team, G.C.E. " A " Level, Football Colours, Sjt. in C.C.F., Library Committee, School Prefect, Head of House. J. R. S. BAILEY (B. and St. M.-1949).1951, Choral Society ; 1953, Cert. "A" House Drill Squad ; 1954, G.C.E. " 0 " Level, Jazz Band, Sjt. in C.C.F.. Corps of Drums; 1955, School Athletics Team, House Prefect, Football Colours ; 1956, Cross-country Colours, Open Range Shooting VIII, Miniature Range Shooting Colours, G.C.E. " A " Level, School Prefect, Captain of House Rugger, Sports Committee, House Athletics and Shooting. P. A. DE PINNA (W.-1953).--1953, Clothworkers' Exhibition, Junior Athletics Team, Under-14 XV, House Junior Athletics ; 1954, G.C.E. " 0 " Level, Dramatic Society ; 1955, Cert. "A," Signals Classification ; 1956, 2nd XI Hockey, House Hockey, G.C.E. " A " Level, School Golf Team, House Drill Squad, House Prefect, Sjt. in C.C.F., Library Committee, Suttonian Committee. P. R. FAULKS (H. and W.-1952).-1952, Head of Holdgates ; 1954, Choral Society, G.C.E. " 0" Level ; 1955, Cert. " A," Crosscountry Colours, School Athletics Team, House Rugger, 2nd XV Colours, K.C.A.A.A. Youths' Championships ; 1956, Kent County Crosscountry and Athletics Championships, Public Schools Athletics Championships (White City), House Prefect, Library Committee, G.C.E. " A " Level, House Drill Squad, Cpl. in C.C.F., School Golf Team, 1st XV. K. G. LEWIS (B. and St. M. -1952). --1952, Choral Society ; 1954, G.C.E. " 0" Level, Cert. "A ," Dramatic Society, House Swimming Team ; 1955, House Cricket and Rugger, 1st XV, 2nd XV Colours, House Drill Squad ;
1956, 1st XI, 2nd XI Cap, House Hockey, House Prefect, G.C.E. " A " Level, Sjt. in C.C.F. J. Box (B. and St. M.-1952).-Foundation Scholarship ; 1953, Choral Society ; 1954, Cert. "A," G.C.E. " 0" Level ; 1955, Dramatic Society ; 1956, 2nd XI Hockey, G.C.E. " A " and " S " Levels, Distinction and Bloxham (English) Prizes, House Prefect, 2nd XV, L/Cpl. in C.C.F. (instructor), Suttonian Committee, Library Committee. R. J. BARBER (H. and W.-1952).-1955, G.C.E. " 0 " Level, Cert. "A," House Drill Squad ; 1956, L/Cpl. in C.C.F. (instructor), House Rugger, 2nd XV Colours, House Prefect. P. M. MARTIN (L.-1952).-1954, House Shooting ; 1955, Open Range Cadet Pair ; 1956, Open and Miniature Range Shooting VIII's, Winner of 9th Man Cup at London and Middlesex Rifle Association Meeting, House Drill Squad, Captain of House Shooting, Cert. "A," L /Cpl. in C.C.F., 2nd XV Rugger, House Rugger and Hockey, G.C.E. " 0 " Level, Dramatic Society, House Prefect, Miniature Range Shooting Colours. P. A. B. BIRCH (B. and St. M.-l952).1952, Junior Swimming Team, 25 yd. Swimming Record ; 1953, Captain of Under-14 Rugger, Winner of Div. C Steeplechase, 50 yd. Swimming Record ; 1954, Swimming VIII, Colts Cricket XI, Junior Athletics Team ; 1955, Cadet Pair, Cert. "A," L /Cpl. in C.C.F. ; 1956, Football Colours, Swimming Colours, Athletics Colours, School Hurdles Record. R. G. C. BROWN (F. and L.-1954).--1954, Conjuring Club ; 1955, 1st Class Scout, Under-14 Swimming Team, Junior Soccer ; 1956, Under-14 Rugger Team. J. J. E. KEELEY (B. and W.-1951).-1951, Under-14 XV ; 1952, Junior Athletics Team, Under-15 XV, Under-16 Tennis Pair ; 1953, Tennis VI, Cert. "A," R.L.S.S. Bronze Medallion, Cpl. in C.C.F. ; 1954, Cross-country VIII, 1955, School Athletics, Cross-country Colours, G.C.E. " 0" Level ; 1956, Tennis Colours, Football Colours. A. J. STOFFEL (B. and St. M.----1952).1954 Cert. "A," G.C.E. " 0 " Level, Choral Society, House XV ; 1955, Signals Classification, Dramatic Society ; 1956, G.C.E. " A " Level, School Athletics team, K.C.A.A.A. Championships, House Fives Team, 2nd XI Cricket Colours, Football Colours, House Prefect, Sergeant in C.C.F., House Drill Squad, Signals Instructor.
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THE SUTTONIAN Salvete UPPER VI (Arts).—Case, D. K. (M), Sunshine, R. W. (W.). FIFTH A.—Smallman, M. A. M. (W.), Hackett, J. D. (L.). FIFTH C.—Fancy, S. A. (L.). UPPER IVA.—Bunzl, A. T. M. (M.), Clement ma, K. J. (W.), Doran, R. P. (B.), Edwards mi, L. C. (B.), Green, C. J. (M.), Harris, N. B. S. (W.), Higgins mi, N. A. (W.), Jeffryes mi, R. H. D. (L.), Jones trts., I. W. (M.). LOWER IVA.—Davies qrts., A. J. (L.), Halsey, A. J. (M.), Leiper, D. H. (L.), Morris, D. H. (M.), 1V1inTells, D. F. (L.), Newman, A. C. E. (M.), Overy, E. I. (W.), Smith qrts., A. S. V. (L.), White trts., S. H. H. (W.), Woolf, R. A. (M.), Wyness, I. J. (L.). LOWER IVB.—Asfaw, S. M. (M.), Davies trts., N. C. (M.), Djavadi, A. (M.), Goalen, R. C. (M.), MacDonald mi, B. (W.), Macnaughtan, J. G. (B.), Nixon, H. (M.), Oliver, R. P. (L.), Posgate, P. R. (F.), Preston, D. H. (M.), Raynes, R. S. (H.), Seymour, R. A. F. (L.). FORM III.—Greener, R. H. (F.), Harrison mi, N. P. (F.), Harrison trts., P. C. (F.), PeacockEdwards, R. S. (F.). Fonm II.—Bentley, V. E. (F.), Brice, J. N. (H.), Byng-Maddick mi, C. R. (F.), Chapman, P. J. A. (H.), Clarke mi, C. (B.), Clarke trts, R. (B.), Clement mi, F. A. B. (H.), Cooper ma, R. (F.), Cooper mi, G. G. (F.), Finn Kelcey. A. J. (H.), Fletcher, R. F. (F.), Greensted, P. B. (H.), Hole, D. V. (F.), Holt, J. (F.), Hukins mi, P. A. B. (F.), Jackson, J. H. (H.), 1Vlacklin, R. W. (B.), Martin trts., J. H. (H.), Shaughnessy, D. (F.), Storey, V. G. (B.).
Barnardo's Homes, the Earl Haig Fund, the National Fund for Spastics, and the Kent County Association for the Blind.
Library Notes The Committee thanks R. E. B. Craven, 0.S., for Vol. II of Sir Winston Churchill's "History of the English Speaking Peoples," P. A. de Pinna for Lord Beaverbrook's "Men and Power," and 0. L. Shaw, Esq., for L. C. Moyzisch's " Operation Cicero." The following books have been purchased from the Library Fund :— Selections from the Earl of Clarendon's
Chapel Notes
"History of the Great Rebellion" and "Life by Himself " ; "Modern France," by F. C. Roe ; "Man's Religions," by John B. Noss ; the Index to the Oxford Junior Encyclopwdia ; Cassell's German and English Dictionary ; "A Short History of Music," by Alfred Einstein ; "The New Outline of Modern Knowledge " ; "The Life of Vertebrates," by J. Z. Young ; "The Living Garden," by Sir Edward Salisbury ; "Matthew Arnold," by J. D. Jump ; "Good Behaviour," by Harold Nicolson ; "The Making of a Poem," by Stephen Spender ; "The Romatic Poets," by Graham Hough ; "A Browning Handbook," by W. C. de Vane ; "A Milton Handbook," by J. H Hanford ; "A Chaucer Handbook," by R. D. French ; "Gerard Manley Hopkins," by W. H. Gardner ; "The Romantic Imagination," by Sir Maurice Bowra ; Edwards' Notes on European History, Vol. II; "Shakespeare and Music," by Edward W. Naylor.
The new School Psalter and Prayer book was introduced this term. The numbers of the choir are greater than for some time past. We have welcomed as preachers this term : The Revd. Canon J. N. D, Kelly, Principal of St. Edmund Hall, Oxford, the Rt. Revd. the Lord Bishop of Stepney, the Revd. A. J. Druet, the Revd. A. C. Bridge, Curate of Hythe, and the Revd. P. J. Ashton, Rector of Sandringham. Collections have been taken for : Sutton Valence Parish Church, Dr.
The Cantuarian, The • Georgian, The Fettesian, The Rossalian, The School Tie, The Gresham, The Sennockian, The Tonbridgian, The Dovorian, The Lawrentian, The Cranbrookian, The Portcullis, The Blundellian, The Mill Hill Magazine. The Editor wishes to express his thanks for the receipt of the above. He apologises for any errors or omissions.
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wING to an untimely attack of German measles the contingent was unable to proceed to camp at Buckenham Tofts at the end of last term. In 1957, we are due to go to Salisbury Plain when it is hoped a record number will attend. Camp is the culminating point of the year's training, and it is a pity that so many cadets do not avail themselves of the opportunity to put into practice the lessons of Certificate " A." Again, preparations for the Cert. " A " Exam. have occupied most of this term ; results were good, only two candidates failing Pt. I, and six Pt. II. The recruits' passing-out test, for over sixty candidates, one of the largest intakes on record, was organised on the lines of a Cert. " A" Exam., and the Blue Lanyard has been awarded to Rct. Smith, R. M. Advance preparations are already being made for next summer's General Inspection, when, it is understood, we shall be visited by the Vice-Chief of the Imperial General Staff, Lieutenant-General W. P. Oliver, C.B., O.B.E. To this end the Corps of Drums is seeking new recruits. This term we are losing our two R.S.M.s--P. J. T. Herbert and P. N. Goddard. Herbert leaves us to go to Flying Training School at the beginning of his National Service, while Goddard will swell the ranks of the Royal Regiment of Artillery. To them and all other leavers we wish the best of luck. The following passed Certificate " A " :— PART I.
Cdts. : Archbold, C. D. N.; Balchin, S. G.; Bartlett, B. R.; Brewer, D. G.; Cairns, J. B.; Comfort, D. J.; Craven, R. G. A.; Cruikshank, C. M.; David, A. M.; Davies, D. L.; Davies, R. J.; Denning, J. G.; Edbrooke, C. T.; Elliott-Smith, R. G.; Gammie, M. J. R.; Godden, D. J. F.; Hardy, J. C.; Harvey, J. E.; Haugh, M. B.; Hill, S. A. S.; Hill, T. B. A.; Hills, M. J.; Mardell, R. E.; Megilley, B. W.; Osborne, J. S. B.; Pares, D.; Phillips, J. B.; Shaw, T. 0. R.; Smith, A. T. G.; Tetley-Jones, M. I.; Tonge, K. P.; Tribe, T. B.; Wall, G. H.; Watkinson, D. G.; Welch, C. R. A.; Williams, P. D.; Wooderson, P. A. J. PART II. Cdts. : Allen, J. E.; Allwood, J. C.; Ashby, C.; Ashley-Smith, P.; Argles, J. L. K.; Barker, A. J. G.; Clifton, A. M.; Dandy, G. W.; Diskul, D.; Elmitt, M. A.; Goodsell, J. H.; Gordon-Smith, M. J.; Haynes, D. M.; Jones, J. C.; Lemon, N. F.; Leverton, S. P.; Marsh, B. P.; Morgan, T. E.; McCarthy, T. G.; McLaren, M. I. B.; Palmer, R. H.; Ruffell, A. E.; Salzman, J. L. R.; Selfe, P. L.; Wallis, J. P.; Willcox, W. H. T.
FIELD DAY The Alps were the scene of the operations which took place during the morning. Sgt. Sarony, who was i/c " X " force, had seized the area of high ground around Moray House, and had placed his defences by the time Sgt. Neate, with " Y " force, arrived on the scene. Sgt. Neate's admirably conceived three-point attack, coordinated as it was by intelligent and efficient use of the wireless, and synchronised to a zero hour of 11.30 a.m., was too much for the widely separated" X "force defences. After desultory fighting following the defeat of the north-eastern outpost by Cpl. Hovell, the position was taken. The afternoon saw a brave attempt by " X " force to take an exposed and heavily defended radar post on Bloody Mountain. The co-ordination of the attack
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broke down, and the force intended as a feint, led by Sgt. Sarony from the Beggar's Lane direction, was the only one to approach its objective, the main striking force arriving at the same time as the recruits—ten minuts after the cease-fire ! The main points which were emphasised by- the day's manceuvres were, firstly, the necessity in attack for a reasoned advance with fire and movement, rather than the rush over completely open ground which we saw on two occasions. Secondly, the danger of a too widely spread defence, in which communications are rendered difficult, if not impossible, and the danger of isolation is increased. The day ended with an effective demonstration by Capt. Nicholl, . of the smoke-laying capabilities of the 2-inch mortar.
Shooting Notes HE results of our matches this term have been less successful than usual, although our scores improved later in the term. Our score in the Staniforth competition was 762, and in the first half of the Kent T.A. Competition we claimed 582, two points less than the score with which we were first at this stage last year. In this competition a younger member of the team, Wall, must be congratulated on his possible. The results of these two competitions are not yet known. We thank Capt. Coutts for his enthusiastic help throughout the term. Other matches :—
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For Opponents 764 Aldenham 764 Hurstpierpoint Ardingly .. 764 Blundells .. 761 The Leys 761 761 Harrow .. .. 772 King's, Taunton .. King's College, Wimbledon 772 773 Felsted .. .. .. . STANIFORTH COMPETITION. P. J. T. Herbert .. .. .. G. J. A. Hardy R. C. H. Sheridan .. .. G. H. Wall .. R. J. Pierce .. P. M. Martin D. Diskul .. S. D. Biggs ..
TOTAL
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96 98 96 96 91 96 94 95
_ 762
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KENT T.A. (Teams of Six). P. J. T. Herbert .. G. J. A. Hardy .. R. C. H. Sheridan .. .. G. H. Wall . J. R. S. Bailey .. P. M. Martin
Against 759 777 755 777 775 758 730 770 777
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94 97 97 100 97 97 _ 582
Result Won Lost Won Lost Lost Won Won Won Lost
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THE SUTTONIAN Society Notes CINEMATOGRAPH SOCIETY
Society has seen an active term which has been greatly helped by the keenness of T HEthree new members, who are quickly becoming competent operators. The five films chosen were of varied interest : Malta Story, The Constant Husband and Doctor in the House were the most popular, the last two being in colour. The musical entertainment between reels seemed to cater for most tastes. We hope to repeat our usual performances on the last Saturday and Sunday of term in the Almshouses. Last term on both occasions over half the School attended. Next term we shall not have the use of the hall owing to the structural alterations, but we hope to show another good selection in the Almshouses. THE CONJURING CLUB The Society has held several routine meetings during the term, and the standard of conjuring has risen appreciably. The highlights of our activities were the watching of the David Nixon Show," It's Magic," on television. We would like to extend our thanks to Mr. Thomson for allowing us the use of his set. The Club performed at Richard Nicholl's birthday party on November 21, to the great delight of the young guests. We are pleased to announce that our new Conjuring Room is now completed, and already in use. We hope that with these new premises the Society can attract some new members. LITERARY SOCIETY The Society held its inaugural meeting early this term, and all credit for its conception and subsequent success must go to the President, Mr. Hanworth. Up to the time of going into print we have had four meetings, held fortnightly after Sunday evening chapel. The meetings, held in the President's show, were very well attended, and became more so when their value was more fully realised. We have read " Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles ; an anthology of music was played to us in order to stimulate our senses of appreciation and taste ; at the third meeting each member either read his favourite piece of poetry, or played a record of his favourite piece of music. At the fourth meeting the Hon. Sec. read a paper on the Romantic Poets. The second half of each meeting took the form of discussion among the members. LAMBE'S MODELS SOCIETY The Society has enjoyed an extremely active term, but we have been somewhat restricted owing to pecuniary difficulties. Although we are confined to constructing only solid and control line models, some members are continuing to build more ambitious constructions. Membership is still up to last term's high standard, but we have met with no response from this term's new boys. We urge any boys wavering to consider the advantages the Society affords.
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Our membership is exceptionally high this term, and much of our time this term has been spent in instructing new members in darkroom practice. The Upper School Section has been using the temporary darkroom in Westminster again this term, for the use of which we must thank Mr. Bentley. We are hoping to have a permanent darkroom next term. The Lambe's House Section has a new enlarger, and with so many keen new members, we have great hopes of an even more successful exhibition in the Summer. CHRISTIAN UNION We have met as usual throughout the term in the Chaplain's study in Holdgate House, with a regular attendance of about a dozen ; and we have welcomed several new members. Speakers have included the Chaplain, the Revd. Canon C. W.Norwood, the Revd. D. J. Searchfield, Mr. T. Dent and Mr. L. Bayes. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY We have unfortunately been able to do very little this term, partly owing to lack of time and partly to an almost complete absence of enthusiasm. Last term's society members seem to have been fair weather gardeners. The majority of the carrots were harvested and sold, but the second batch of lettuce ran to seed ; both the onions and the beetroot failed to develop into anything worth marketing, owing to a lack of moisture earlier in the year. On the brighter side, the shallots did very well. The floral section of the Society mentioned in last term's report kept many vases well supplied during the holidays. Ploughing has -not started as yet, and it seems unlikely to be done this year under the present petrol shortage. The Beekeeping Society has installed some hives in the orchard and we wish this new society every success. BEEKEEPING SOCIETY The Society was founded at the beginning of the term as a result of S. D. Biggs' initiative, and has been given adequate support by various members of the School. Three stocks of bees and numerous spare parts have been bought with funds generously lent by the School. The hives have been placed in the Horticultural Society's orchard and the Observatory has been taken over as a store. Members were later enrolled and a committee of Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer was formed. At the moment, winter feeding is in progress in an effort to build the colonies up to full strength for the coming summer. More veils and gloves have yet to be purchased to enable all members to take part in the manipulation of the hives, and there is much work to be done for the coming season. The Society would like to thank Mr. Simpson for his valuable knowledge and assistance in the running of the Society throughout the term.
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Scout Notes usual in September we have had a large intake of new recruits and our main A sactivity this term has been in seeing them through their tenderfoot tests. In this we have been largely successful, and we hope that everyone will have been invested before the end of the term. We have had several visits to King's Wood for peg-raiding and games of" Human L'Attaque " and routine test and badge work has kept everyone busy. The C.C.F. Field Day gave us the opportunity for an orgy of fire-lighting and cooking and it is good to be able to report that most of the Troop turned up for School on the next day ! Brown mi. has acted as Troop Leader of the Junior Troop this term and Kershaw, Pyne, Gibbons, Byng-Maddick ma., Caple, Clement mi., Nella and MacNaughton have been Patrol Leaders. We congratulate Brown, Byng-Maddick and Pyne on gaining their 1st Class Badges and Scout Cords. The Upper School Troop continues to flourish and has now reached maximum numbers of fifty. A large number of new members have coped quickly with their tenderfoot tests and some are now on towards 2nd Class. Saturday evening meetings have consisted of night-games, and one film Show, when Mr. W. W. Thomson (brother of Mr. J. W. Thomson) showed a colour film which he had made during the Equestrian Olympic Games at Stockholm. We had hoped to visit the Gang Show this year, but were unlucky in the draw for tickets. This will be Goddard's last term as Troop Leader and his constant support has been of very great value. Patrol Leaders this term have been Lewis, Crawford, Biggs, McCarthy, Capon and Shaw. SUMMER CAMP 1956 We returned again to Rockwood Meadow at Cranbrook for the annual camp, between July 31 and August 7. Our old field was unchanged, but the camp fire circle among the trees, and the steep bank of deep undergrowth—the scene of many battles by night and day—had been completely stripped and is now the site of a promising afforestation scheme. There were three junior Patrols in camp : Hawks (P. L. Smith iii), Seagulls (P. L. Smith ii) and Eagles (P. L. Brown ii) ; there was also one Upper School Scout Patrol to which were attached two German boys who were staying with Suttonians for part of the holidays. Considering the weather, which was most unpleasant, the standard of camping was commendably high—the Hawks maintaining a high standard all the time, being challenged latterly by the Seagulls. Between the showers, we carried out our usual programme of Patrol competitions and wide games by day and night, and a large number of tests and badges were completed. One of the large fir trees in the centre of the field was down and provided unlimited scope for felling and hand-axe practice.
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Early on in the camp, the small hike tents gave up the unequal struggle against the rain, and four of the younger members were housed in one of the outbuildings of Rockwood Cottage where Mr. and Mrs. Larking, who most nobly dealt with large quantities of wet clothes every day, could keep an eye on them. We were lucky to have a fine afternoon on the Sunday when parents came to visit us, but the elements had their revenge on Monday afternoon when we were overcome by two fierce hailstorms which completely flooded out the Eagles' tent and all its contents. Kind friends with cars came to the rescue and the Eagles and some of the other younger members were despatched home, leaving the remainder to cope with the final clear-up on the following morning. It was pleasant to have Mr. Byrde and Mr. Douglas with us again, while Goddard, freed unexpectedly from Corps Camp, and E. D. Harrison (0.S.), on short leave from Canterbury, were welcome visitors for several days during the week, and helped in many ways, including the construction of a Commando course, devised by Mr. Douglas. UPPER SCHOOL SCOUT CAMP 1956 Seven Upper School Scouts and the G.S.M. converged on the small village of Litton near Chewton Mendip by car and coach on the afternoon of September 17. We pitched camp in a field more or less in the middle of the village and at the bottom of a steep slope—not an ideal site, particularly if it rained hard—but it served us well for our stay of just inside a week. True to custom, we were out and about with visits to Cheddar and its caves ; we panted up Jacob's Ladder and walked above the Gorge until we found a small path which led us down so that we could complete the circuit of the Gorge on foot—then on to Wells and its wonderful cathedral, and finally to Wookey Hole and a remarkable guide, who was so like a caricature of a guide both in speech and action, that one could hardly believe it. Another day we explored Burrington Coombe, scrambled on the rocks by the "Rock of Ages,' climbed to the highest point nearby and then fought our way through breast-high bracken until we reached the path leading to Goatchurch Cavern, where we all advanced into the bowels of the earth, and Goddard, Biggs, McCarthy and Megilley, armed with a fading torch, were lowered down a steep incline and disappeared from sight. They reappeared later from the direction of the main entrance, grimy but jubilant, having found an alternative exit, and disappeared again for further exploration. We looked for further caves later on, but the G.S.M.'s rough plan was not explicit enough and we had to be content with our experiences in Goatchurch. On the Thursday, we visited Middle Wallop Air Station and were shown all round the many activities centred there—Radar—Helicopters—Air 0.P.'s—Parachute and other forms of packing, etc. We were particularly interested in the helicopters and were shown all round the two types—one unit was then fully equipped to move East— and we have wondered since if they were used in Egypt. On the final day, we visited Glastonbury Abbey and climbed the Tor, eventually eating our lunch on the summit despite a certain lack of mobility among the" bearers."
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The afternoon was spent quietly looking for a Roman Camp at Charterhouse, which was very disappointing, and then going for a walk along a valley leading to Cheddar, with the delightful name of" Velvet Bottom." And then home, after an excellent holiday with many memories—visits from the incomprehensible youth of Litton, exotic smell from the camp-site—the beauty of Wells—also and, perhaps the most important, the cheerful, competent and high spirited activity of the campers themselves.
Hunting Society President : The Headmaster. Vice-President : The Rev. J. E. C. Nichol. Chairman : P. J. T. Herbert. Hon. Sec. : R. H. H. White. Clerk of the House : P. N. Goddard. Committee Member: N. L. Sarony. Guardian of the Gavel : N. F. Lemon. HE term started with a Boomerang Session, when the standard of speaking was Tvery high, with a few honourable exceptions. The next meeting was a debate that "This House considers Public Schools should be Public," proposed by J. B. Simpson, Esq., and W. H. T. Wilcox, opposed by P. S. W. MacIlwaine, Esq., and P. Neate. Despite the obvious strength of feeling of the proposition, the motion was defeated by 8 votes to 5, with 3 abstentions. Soon after the beginning of the Middle East crisis a meeting was held to consider the situation—over fifty members attended. The following led the discussion on various points : M. H. Fairbank, Esq., J. B. Simpson, Esq., G. J. A. Hardy, P. N. Goddard and R. H. H. White. One more meeting is scheduled to be held. P. J. T. Herbert, Chairman since Summer 1955, leaves this term, and we thank him for his tact, hard work, and suave handling of all difficulties.
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HE first Sixth Form talk of the term was given by R. W. Paine, Esq., head of the Canterbury Architecture School, on October 19. It was obvious that the speaker was well qualified to present his subject. Before showing a brief film strip, " Architecture as a Career" he described the preparation and abilities necessary to be considered for such a profession. Mr. Paine cleverly summed up his business's theme," To do something which other people don't." Architecture as a career deals with three main elements : the technical side, the business element, and most important of all—the artistic end, the point at which an architect must be an expert. On November 2, the Headmaster introduced J. S. McGavin, Esq., a Personnel Officer of the Reed Paper Group, who, having attended the Duke of Edinburgh's
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Industrial conference for three weeks at Oxford, delivered an informative talk on that subject. The speaker pointed out that the conference was a success mainly because it enabled members of various countries and industries, equally made up of management and union groups, to return to their respective positions with an increased knowledge of how to carry out their roles more efficiently. Mr. McGavin's real ability, however, was highlighted by his directness in answering questions. At a later period the audience agreed that, besides delivering one of the best talks of the term, he had set a standard for other lectures to come. Presenting the Greek side of how the present troubles occurred in Cyprus was the main theme of Admiral Selby's talk on November 6, before the Current Affairs group in the Almhouses. Since he was stationed in Athens shortly after the Coronation as an adviser to the Minister of Defence, he was able to give an eye-witness account of many activities in that area. He learned that the Greek mentality, governed mainly by the Church, is very changeable, as well as the fact that they want Cyprus very badly. In a question period, Admiral Selby mentioned further details on the subject. Before his sermon at evening chapel on November 25, the Revd. A. C. Bridge, Curate of Hythe, spoke informally in the Library about his views of Christian doctrine. His opinions were of especial interest because of his recent ordination—and the topic on which he spoke—" I was an atheist." His power of explaining ideas in practical, plain language backed by a sincere belief left many members of the School eager to pursue the subject. It is hoped that other religious discussions can be arranged when he returns in the future.
The Carol Service HOPE I may be forgiven stating the obvious fact that the only valid assessment of a Carol Service, as of any other, must be in terms of reverence and sincerity of worship. This means that the following remarks are largely irrelevant.
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We began once more with "0 come, 0 come, Emmanuel," which is a fine introductory hymn, and well in accord with the prophetic tone of the early lessons, before the Choir took over the main burden of the singing. In "The Holly and the . Ivy" Clement showed that we have once more a useful treble soloist after a gap of some years. He sang sweetly, though at times, forgivably, inclined to force the tone. The Choir as a whole, in this and other carols, sang with verve and a good attack. Their weakest points were the enunciation of words (I do not think one can really enjoy singing until one has acquired a relish for consonants) and a slight insensitivity to the gestures of the conductor. The carols included some old favourites (" King Jesus hath a Garden," " Lullay, my Liking" and "In Dulci Jubilo "), some of slighter acquaintance (" The Echo Carol," "The Infant King" and the round " Hodie Christus Natus est ") and four which we had not attempted before. These were " Up, Good Christian Folk," a short song on a theme of Christmas bells ; a noble Bach chorale, "To us is Born a Little Child," and two local products, "The Travellers," by Mr. Foulkes and Mr. Horn, and an old lullaby carol, "Sweet was the Song the Virgin Sang," set by Mr. Lynas.
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As in "The Holly and the Ivy" the virtues of the holly are extolled to the complete exclusion of the poor ivy, it is not unusual in these accounts to omit all reference to the readers, who have quite as important a job to do as the Choir. Though it would be impertinent here to mention names, I feel that the clear and dignified reading of the lessons added greatly to the effect of the Service. Let us hope that the story of Christmas which they so wonderfully relate may not be lost upon those of us who were privileged to attend.
Twelfth Night producer who does not plan his production so that there is no lingering A NY between scenes is likely to be sharply criticised" (Shakespeare Memorial Lectures). No critic, however, captious could have found fault with this production on the score of lingering between scenes. Indeed, so eager were the stage-hands that, adapting Hamlet's mother's words, it might have been said at times, "one scene doth tread upon another's heel, so fast they follow." "The staging deficiencies" referred to in a programme note may have been a blessing in disguise, for without elaborate scenery it was possible to approximate to a continuous production such as Shakespeare himself wrote for in "this two hours traffic of the stage." That there was a School play this year was, in itself, in the nature of a miracle, but the many obstacles in the way were overcome and the Headmaster himself came to the rescue as producer, agreeing to crowd into a very busy life yet one more activity. The production of" Twelfth Night " can hardly be called a return to Shakespeare, for since 1925 only one Shakespearean play has been performed by the School, but knowing the Headmaster's summer holiday Shakespearean proclivities no one was surprised to hear that " Twelfth Night" was the choice. The play determined, then came the casting, which can have been no easy matter—a Viola, a Maria and an Olivia to find for the women ; and for the men an Orsino, a Sebastian, a Sir Andrew, a Sir Toby, a Feste and a Malvolio. The producer must have heaved a sigh of relief when this task was accomplished, but with what misgivings we can never know, for, with a large and largely inexperienced company with but three or four of the previous year's actors available, he must at times have despaired, but by the end of the Saturday night's performance he must have felt "finis coronat opus." The Headmaster's modest disclaimer on the last night, whereby the main credit for the success of the production was given to the actors, must not be taken too seriously. His was the guiding hand, pruning exuberances, encouraging timidity and finding abilities that the actors little realised they possessed. We had, for example, Feste's singing and capering, Sir Toby's " half-Falstaff " admirable from first to last, Sir Andrew's sub-moronic simulation of the slowness of apprehension. Charles Lamb, writing of Malvolio, says : "His quality is at the best unlovely, but neither buffoon nor contemptible. His bearing is lofty, a little above his station, but not much above his deserts," for Malvolio was of that order and it was a relief to find that the Friday and Saturday night audiences helped to restore the garden scene to him
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as Malvolio's triumph. With successive performances Orsino's voice gained in warmth and modulation and lost a slight querulousness, so that, by the end, we could feel he was "a noble duke, in nature as in name." Sebastian, Maria, Viola and, particularly, Olivia, all beginners, gave promise of usefulness to subsequent productions. Diction in general was good—Malvolio and Olivia noticeably so, and where we lost words, even from Sir Toby and particularly from Maria, it was speed of utterance that was at fault. The verse passages gave some difficulty, and if Orsino could give " perfection" the suggestion of four syllables then Sebastian might have given in the line, " Oh, that record is lively in my soul," the stress on the second syllable of "record." " Nonpareil," " exquisite " and " bade " caused a little trouble. Gesture and movement, and that bugbear of the amateur, control of hands, were at their best in Sir Toby. Olivia showed on two rare occasions that she could use her hands expressively, but Maria had recourse too often to arms akimbo when arms akimbo expressed neither action nor emotion. Sir Andrew's movements were a joy to watch, particularly when they were under control. Just once or twice movement and gesture from at the moment subsidiary characters took the attention of the audience " when some necessary question of the play was then to be considered." As usual, the School play attracted to itself a band of enthusiastic helpers—for dressing, make-up, lighting, stage managing and scenery, and induced two members of the staff, Mr. Lynes and Mr. Foulkes, to write settings for songs. Actors, helpers and producer combined admirably to make this a con brio production of "Twelfth Night," one that was evidently very much what the audience willed. The programme lists some forty to fifty names and the programme must be their chronicle. THE CAST Characters in order of appearance :— . F. D. DE B. HOVRLL Orsino, Duke of Illyria Curio F Gentlemen attending on the Duke Valen tine 11=RTHY R. E. MARDELL • • • Viola . . R. A. J. DAVIES A Sea Captain . . Sir Toby Belch, Uncle to Olivia . N. L. SARONY D. G. WATKINSON Maria, Olivia's woman B. P. MARSH . . Sir Andrew Aguecheek G. D. COTTLE Feste, a Clown, servant to Olivia . M. B. HEUGH • • Olivia, a rich Countess C. R. CATT • • Malvolio, Steward to Olivia C. M. QUINTON Antonio, a Sea Captain, friend to Sebastian J. C. PERRY Sebastian, brother to Viola . W. H. T. Wu.Ecox Fabian, servant to Olivia . M. J. R. GAMMIE A Servant to Olivia . A. N. RowE First Officer . B. M. WELLS Second Officer . . . . M. J. M. WOODERSON A Priest . Lords, Ladies, Sailors, etc. : S. G. BALCHIN, R. M. CHANTRILL, M. J. R. GAMMIE, B. R. Pow, D. J. F. GODDEN, A. E. RUFFELL, C. R. A. WELCH.
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Prompter : R. M. Chantrill. Stage Staff supervised by : Mr. D. A. Simmons. Stage Manager : G. K. Horner. Scenery designed and made by : Mr. D. A. Simmons, G. K. Horner, T. D. R. Shaw, R. A. Baron, F. Atchison. Properties : B. R. Pow. Lighting : Mr. B. D. Warburton, D. M. Haynes, J. R. M. Jeffryes, J. H. Goodsell, P. M. Martin. Dresses : Mrs. C. R. Evers, Mrs. B. D. Warburton. Make-up : Mr. A. B. Derrick ; Mr. J. W. Thomson. Costumes and Wigs : L. & H. Nathan, Ltd. Music arranged by : Mr. H. F. E. Lynas. Producer : THE HEADMASTER With the kind assistance of Mr. R. H. Hanworth and Mr. H. F. E. Lynas.
Sixth Form Conference SUTTON VALENCE'S student body was somewhat depleted on November 1 when thirty-four members of the Sixth Form attended the all-day conference at Ashford Grammar School for Girls. Accompanied by the Revd. J. E. C. Nicholl, the group joined members of nine or ten other schools at a service held in the beautiful St. Mary the Virgin Church. The delegation then met at the School for a lecture and discussion concerning this term's topic : " France and her contribution to the world to-day." The speaker, M. Girard, limited his speech mainly to France's contribution to culture, education and the arts. He emphasised the "Golden Age of France" in the seventeenth century and the contributions made by Louis XIV. Also the Impressionists—and the revolutionary ideas of modern democracy which France has passed on to other countries. During a discussion period after the lecture, it was evident that most members were disappointed that in his talk M. Girard had not touched upon France's modern political events as well as her diplomatic views on the world situation. In spite of the afternoon panel's failure to produce anything of real merit, the Sutton Valence group, on departing, agreed that this term's Sixth Form Conference had been, if not intellectually stimulating, at least extremely enjoyable. Ashford Dance FTER copious private correspondence, we were pleased to hear that our efforts had not been in vain, and that we were after all to have an " away fixture " with Ashford School, to replace last term's cancellation. After being welcomed by our hostesses, we were led past windows full of eager faces straight on to the dance floor and into a Paul Jones. After the preliminary sorting out of partners and over an hour's most enjoyable dancing, punctuated with various elimination dances, we adjourned for refreshments. These attractively served dainties proved very popular ; some couples took advantage of this interval to make the traditional tour of the school. But dancing was eventually resumed, and an Eightsome Reel was executed with great spirit ; we welcomed the slow tempo of the ensuing
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waltz. When at last the time came for us to link arms in the singing of" Auld Lang Syne," we all felt that the evening had gone far too quickly, and it was with great reluctance that we took leave of our partners and boarded the coach for the journey home. Our sincere thanks are due to Miss Nightingale for making so enjoyable an evening possible, and to Miss Abbott, the Ashford Games mistress, for her competent and most successful M.C.'ing.
Football Retrospect 1st XV .. • 2nd XV .. 3rd XV .. Under-16 XV Under-15 XV Under-14 XV Junior Soccer
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Points Against 132 78 22 111 159 26 15
The Rugger this term has been characterised by the evenness of the results and the unevenness of our performance. After meeting defeat at the hands of a strong Tonbridge Club Colts side (with a refreshingly large number of 0.S.), the School beat the London Scottish and Sevenoaks. The defeat by King's Rochester was to be expected, but the manner of it (21 points against us in less than that number of minutes, and no score in the second half) was not. The two Cranbrook matches were won and lost by decisive margins. We lost narrowly to H.M.S. Worcester, but won equally narrowly against Dover. So matters were literally levelled when we drew with St. Lawrence. The unevenness has been due in part to the number of passengers we have carried in the forwards and the lack of penetration and inspiration outside. One always expects a certain number of injuries, but this year, with some away permanently, it was particularly unfortunate that Keeley was injured just as he was striking his best form. Lewis, Sunshine and Crawford were not really fit at the crucial time and Parker was unfortunate to get concussion. Six other members of the School suffered from this injury during the term. At full back, Elmitt had a very safe pair of hands, some remarkable kicks (too often left until the spectators were quite exasperated), a very fair tackle and a flair for opening up the game. This latter asset often became a liability because he was often caught out of position and left some awkward gaps in a defence which was never entirely sure of itself. On the wing, Ashby always ran hard, but he too often ran sideways to get round his man and ran into touch, and had some agonising moments when trying to handle a wet ball. Sunshine lost his original specd, but retained a powerful hand-off, and Chamberlain was fast but liable to make mistakes. He had, however, the distinction of scoring all the points for the 2nd XV against Cranbrook. In the centre, Keeley proved really promising at Sevenoaks, and at Cranbrook he produced the best solo effort of the term, but unfortunately his injury followed shortly afterwards. Crawford only found his best form rather late. Hollingsworth proved a neat player and a useful asset, but his straight running was too often too straight.
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At fly-half Jordan lost his place but regained it with justice in the second Cranbrook match. He never got out of his old habit of running across and his defence was suspect, but his kicking was always useful. Stoffel, at scrum-half, was desperately slow and had no ability in kicking, but he worked in well with Jordan and was always prepared to fight it out. Of the forwards, only two could be said to have never played a poor game. Starkey succeeded in getting the ball in the tight as often as necessary and then played a prominent part in front of the line-out and in the loose, where he was always right in the thick of it. The same could be said of Archer, who, despite his size and the resultant unwieldiness of the front row, always used his weight and sense of position intelligently. Neate and Bailey scrummaged well, though this cannot be said to have been Bailey's best year. The back row of the scrum was not up to the standard of recent years. Goddard, however, had his best ever season as a kicker and at least one match was decided by his boot. His organisation and efficiency off the field became a by-word and it will again be hard to find his like. The victory of Lambe's and Founder's in the final House match was the crowning effort of Lambe's first Head of School, who scored all his side's points. Of the other fifteens, the 2nd XV's results and performances were like those of the 1st XV, except that they beat St. Lawrence by 30 clear points. The under-16 XV and the under-15 XV did not have particularly good seasons, but it was good to see the under-14 XV play so well. They should make a very useful School side in years to come.
Rugger, 1956 (Match Reports) School v. Ton bridge Club Colts The season's first match was played on the Upper in delightful conditions for open play on October 6, although judging from the number (10) of Old Suttonians in the Tonbridge side, one might have been forgiven for thinking that the day was the third Saturday in December. In the event the Tonbridge Old Suttonians won by three goals (15 pts.) to a goal and two penalty goals (11 pts.), both T. J. Aisher for Tonbridge and Goddard for the School registering " possibles " with their boots. The game was fast and open and there was really very little between the two sides, but what difference there was for the most part favoured Tonbridge. The School was by far the better in the tight
scrums, where Starkey secured a plentiful supply of the ball, but the service from the scrum to the stand-off half was inaccurate and our great advantage in hooking was lost. Tonbridge had greater speed in the centre where Wiggins and Bartlett interchanged both passes and positions with skill and speed. On the wings Ashby held his own with whichever Tonbridge player was opposite him, while on the other wing Evershed scored our only try, but was not quite able always to hold his immediate opponent. However it was a most enjoyable game from all points of view and rather more encouraging (I hate prophecies !) than last seasons' earlier games. Team : M. A. Elmitt ; J. J. Evershed ; K. A. Crawford ; R. P. Hollingsworth ; C. H. P. A:Aiby ; P. D. Jordan ; D. F. Fenton ; N. L. Sarony ; J. R. Starkey ; NV. R. V. Archer ; J. R. S. Bailey ; 1'. Neate ; P. It. Faulks ; P. A. B. Birch ; P. N. Goddard.
THE SUTTONIAN School v. London Scottish ' B' XV Played on the Upper on October 20. The School won their second match of the season against our oldest club opponents—the game, apart from the war years, goes back to 1919, I think— by two goals and a penalty goal (13 pts.) to two tries (6 pts.), in an open and encouraging game. The conditions favoured open rugby and for the most part the game moved rapidly from one end of the field to the other. Although not getting an abnormal share of the ball, the School pack heeled enough to enable the scrum-half to improve on the service given in the earlier game, but the handling at stand-off half and centre was not as sure as it should have been. The School scored first when Goddard, following a scrum on our opponents' line, dribbled over the line and beat the full-back for the touchdown ; he converted the try himself, kicked a penalty goal and then converted a try by Starkey, who seemed to bob up from the ground at most opportune moments. As he starts most of his movements from the depths of the scrum, it is surprising—and greatly to his credit—that he is so often up with the ball in forward rushes. The School led by 8-3 at half-time and slightly increased this in the second half. The game was good to watch and everyone seemed to enjoy it—which is as it should be. Team : A. J. Parker ; C. H. P. Ashby ; R. P. Hollingsworth; J. J. E. Keeley ; R. W. Sunshine ; P. D. Jordan ; A. J. Stoffel ; N. L. Sarony ; J. R. Starkey ; W. R. V. Archer ; J. R. S. Bailey ; P. Neate ; P. R. Faulks ; P. A. B. Birch, P. N. Goddard.
School v. The Buffs Played on the Upper on October 24; the match was drawn 3-3, the School scoring a penalty goal to our opponents' try.
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It was very useful to have experience against a tough, young Army side from the Home Counties Brigade Depot, stationed at Canterbury. There were four Old Suttonians in their party, but only one, E. D. Harrison, actually played. The others—A. F. Pearcy, D. A. Frost and C. S. S. Furneauxcame as reserves. Both sides got an even share of the ball from both tight scrums and line-outs, but neither side was able to use the heeling to its greatest advantage. The School's score was a penalty by Goddard, and the Army replied with a try when School's defence failed to bring down the man with the ball. Of the forwards, both Archer and Starkey played very well, but the scrum as a whole did not get about quickly enough. Too many dropped passes spoiled three-quarter movements, but at full-back Elmitt's handling and kicking were of the highest class. The opposition possessed a very active scrum-half and E. D. Harrison shone among the forwards. Everyone agreed that it was a good experience for the School, and it is hoped that such matches will be continued in the future. Team : M. A. Elmitt ; C. 11. P. Ashby ; R. P. Hollingsworth ; J. J. E. Keeley ; R. W. Sunshine; P. D. Jordan ; A. J. Stoffel ; N. L. Barony; J. R. Starkey ; W. R. V. Archer ; 3. R. S. Bailey ; P. Neate ; P. R. Faulks ; P. A. B. Birch ; P. N. Goddard.
School v. Sevenoaks School Played at Sevenoaks on October 27, and won by the School by two goals, a penalty and a try (16 pts.) to a goal, a penalty goal and a try (11 pts.). This was the first time that the School 1st XV had played at Sevenoaks. The weather at first was fine ; the School lost the toss, but, playing against the
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slope, soon showed their superiority. Getting the ball cleanly from scrums and line-outs, Jordan was able to get the line moving quickly. Without any great deception he found gaps in the defence and soon Keeley raced in for a try under the posts, converted by Goddard. The latter also landed a first-rate penalty from far out. A penalty goal against the School brought the score to 8-3, but further penetration in the centre and strong running by Ashby on the wing resulted in two more tries, the second of which Goddard converted. It was a pity that this was spoilt a few minutes later by carelessness when a rather rash pass was not accepted and a rather bewildered defence saw a try being scored quite near the posts. Fortunately this was not converted. With the half-time score 16-6, it looked as though a pretty easy win was in store. But a very sudden shower made the ball extremely difficult to hold. Stoffel's passes now became uncertain and he attempted some unsuccessful kicks over his forwards' heads. The pressure, however, was kept up continuously with Sunshine always likely to be dangerous, but nothing came of it. Lewis, unfortunately, injured his leg, and though he went on playing, it left a gap in the centre, through which a sudden Sevenoaks' move forced a try, which was converted. Elmitt, whose brilliant handling and effective kicking had been such a feature of the previous game, had decided to become an extra centre threequarter and was too often out of position in defence. So the final score was disappointing after the really fine work that had been put in during the first half. Team : M. A. Elmitt ; C. H. P. Ashby ; K. G. Lewis ; J. J. E. Keeley: It. W. Sunshine ; P. D. Jordan ; A. J. Stoffel ; N. L. Sarony ; J. R. Starkey ; W. It. V. Archer ; J. R. S. Bailey ; P. Neate ; P. It. Faulks ; I'. A. B. Birch ; P. N. Goddard.
School v. King's School, Rochester Played on the Upper on October 31, and won by the visitors by three goals, a penalty goal and two tries (24 pts.) to a penalty goal (3 pts.). King's School defeated us again, and they were much the better side. Although Goddard put the School ahead with a penalty, our opponents soon showed their superiority and it was evident that we were going to have a busy and even uncomfortable afternoon. They were very much faster on to the ball and accelerated into their passes much better than the home side. Apart from the tight scrums, where things were about even, the King's forwards were always that bit better than we were and heeled very quickly from loose scrums and line-outs. Speed off the mark in the centre made many openings for the wings, and most of the King's tries were scored wide out. When we did get the ball, far too many passes went astray or were dropped. Altogether it was rather a depressing day, and our hopes of breaking King's School's series of wins must be postponed till 1957. Team : M. A. Elmitt ; C. H. P. Ashby ; J. J. E. Keeley ; It. P. Hollingsworth; It. W. Sunshine ; P. D. Jordan ; A. J. Stoffel ; N. L. Sarony ; J. It. Starkey ; W. It. V. Archer ; J. R. S. Bailey ; P. Neate ; P. It. Faitlks ; P. A. 13. Birch ; P. N. Goddard.
School v. Cran brook School Played at Cranbrook on November 7, and won by the home side by three goals and three tries (24 pts.) to two tries (6 pts.). This match was marred by two unfortunate accdients. Parker, at full-back, received concussion in the early stages, but though he played on for a while, he was taken off much the worse for wear. It was very bad luck for him as it was only his second game for the XV. Elmitt, playing at stand-off half, injured his jaw and had to play at full-back in a certain
THE SUlTONIAN amount of pain. But before this, Cranbrook had established a clear superiority. Sunshine went in to tackle the centre, allowing a pass to his unmarked wing, who scored. The Cranbrook standoff half found a gap in the centre twice and we had visions of David Eltringham.'s younger brother running rings round us. When another try was scored by a wing three-quarter, the score was 14-0. Only a try by Goddard, backing up a threequarter movement, which he was not able to convert, brought a hope at half-time. In the second half, with Keeley playing well at stand-off half, there was a stalemate for a while. Keeley produced one of the best solo efforts of the season in jinking his way over for an unconverted try. But gaps in defence led to two more converted tries and a final score of 24-6. It was an honour to have Mr. Peter West, of B.B.C. and T.V. fame, as referee and he showed us that his knowledge of the game is not confined to the commentator's box. Team : A. J. Parker ; C. K. P. Ashby ; R. P. Hollingsworth; J. J. E. Keeley; R. W. Sunshine ;
M. A. Elmitt ; A. J. Stoffel ; N. L. Sarony ; J. R. Starkey ; W. R. V. Archer ; J. R. S. Bailey ; P. Neste; P. It. Faulks ; P. A. B. Birch ; P. N. Goddard.
School v. Dover College Played at Dover on November 14, and won by the school by a goal (5 pts.) to a penalty goal (3 pts.). In the cold and rain which came to be associated with the Dover ground, there seemed to be little prospect of open play. The start was sluggish : Goddard hit the post with a penalty kick and the disappointment failed to rouse the forwards from their lethargy and unwillingness to tackle. Fortunately, Dover were unable to take advantage of this and dreamy diagonal running of all the three-quarters except Ashby, who ran keenly but too
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often along parallel lines to the try line ; his handling also was often at fault. A new fire was shown in the second half and from a break away Archer scored a try by pulling up just short of the dead ball line, Goddard adding the extra points. Dover replied with a penalty from in front of goal. These proved to be the only scores. Elmitt produced some astoundingly effective kicks when apparently surrounded ; of the forwards, Starkey played a stirring game, always managing to be at the right place at the right time. Team : H. A. Elmitt ; C. H. P. Ashby ; K. A. Crawford; R. P. Hollingsworth; R. W. Sunshine ; P. D. Jordan ; A. J. Stoffel ; N. L. Sarony ; J. R.. Starkey ; W. R. V. Archer ; J. II. S. Bailey ; P. Neate ; P. R. Faulks ; P. A. B. Birch ; P. N. Goddard.
School v. H.M.S. Worcester Played at Greenhithe on November 17 and won by the home side by two goals and three tries (19 pts.) to a goal, a try and two penalty goals (14 pts.). The usual gloom settled on the field in the shape of a mist, but the School opened quite strongly with Goddard obliging with a well judged penalty goal. But the weaknesses in the School covering were soon exposed when a wing forward intercepted in the centre of the field to score. Because we did not play to the whistle when a knock-on was expected another Worcester forward was allowed to break through for a converted try. Elmitt then came into the line and made the man over for Sunshine to score far out. This was followed by a quick pick-up by Hollingsworth which led to a try by Ashby and a conversion by Goddard. With the half-time score of 11 8 in our favour, and the possibility of the marauding wing-forwards becoming worn or found out, things looked hopeful. A missed tackle led to the first try and -
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then in the gathering gloom Elmitt misjudged a kick-ahead and found himself wrong-footed in quick succession. The two unconverted tries which resulted could not be redeemed and the final penalty goal by Goddard only made the scores closer without affecting the result.
School v. St. Lawrence College, Ramsgate
Played on the Upper on November 21 and won by the School by a goal, two penalty goals and three tries (20 pts.) to a dropped goal and a try (6 pts.). Out for revenge, or at any rate to avoid the ignominy of another defeat, the School produced some much better rugby. The opening failures to find touch caused some anxiety (the width of Upper was no more an excuse than the wind). Three misses at penalties did not help. The penetration of Crawford was an encouragement and resulted in a try by Ashby far out as the only score by half-time. Life was instilled with the oranges and Sarony scored after a loose maul. Then Jordan broke away for Starkey to score and Goddard to convert. A penalty goal by Goddard brought the score to 14-0. But Cranbrook hit back and, first, a well timed drop goal by a centre threequarter and then Ashby's tackling the wrong man made it 14-6. But then Elmitt came opportunely into the line and with a fine burst of speed passed to Ashby, who scored. Goddard then completed the near rout with a penalty, and the revenge was ours.
Played on the Upper on Saturday, December 1, the match being drawn, each side scoring three points. This match proved a great disappointment. The School had come to expect a home victory against St. Lawrence as a matter of course—and records seem to prove that this is the first time since the war that a home victory has not been recorded. But the result was even more unsatisfactory, because not a single member of the side produced his best form, and collectively there were so many failures to complete movements that one wondered if either side deserved to win. The game opened with attempts at goal by Goddard, but neither from 25 or halfway was he successful. Both Chamberlain and Ashby on the wings ran hard but straight into the arms of a full-back with admirable defensive positioning sense. In a scramble near the goal line Starkey was unfortunate not to score a try, but one of the rare St. Lawrence attacks ended with a good dropped goal shortly before half-time. The weaknesses of the School backs in finishing made one long for a flash of inspiration. This was so nearly, but not quite, proved, when Elmitt came in to fly-half on the blind side but tripped when going for the line. Archer broke away well on two occasions, Starkey proved ubiquitous as usual and Sarony was fortunate in his break-away by the linesman being unsighted by a bulky spectator. But it was left, as so often, to Goddard to rescue the fat from the fire with a penalty goal one minute from time.
Team : M. A. Elmitt ; C. H. P. Ashby ; K. A. Crawford ; R. P. Hollingsworth ; R. W. Sunshine ; P. D. Jordan ; A. J. Stoffel ; N. L. Sarony ; J. It. Starkey; W. It. V. Archer ; J. It. S. Bailey ; P. Neate ; P. R. Faulks ; P. A. B. Birch ; P. N. Goddard.
Team : M. A. Elmitt ; C. H. P. Ashby ; R. P. Hollingsworth ; K. A. Crawford ; W. It. Chamberlain ; P. D. Jordan ; A. J. Stolle' ; N. L. Sarony ; J. It. Starkey ; W. It. V. Archer ; P. Neate ; J. R. S. Bailey ; P. R. Faulks ; P. A. B. Birch ; P. N. Goddard.
Team : M. A. Elmitt ; C. H. P. Ashby; R. P. Hollingsworth ; K. A. Crawford ; It. W. Sunshine ; P. D. Jordan ; A. J. Stoffel ; N. L. Sarony ; J. It. Starkey ; W. It. V. Archer ; J. R. S. Bailey ; P. Neate ; P. It. Faulks ; P. A. B. Birch ; P. N. Goddard.
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Played on B.M.2, on Saturday, December 15, and won by the O.S. by six tries (18 pts.) to a penalty goal (3 pts.). The School played with a stiff breeze behind them in the first half and very quickly gained a footing in the 0.5. 25, and on one or two occasions nearly scored. The score was opened when Goddard, who had narrowly missed on two occasions, kicked a well judged penalty goal across the wind (this brought his total number of points for the season to 58). The O.S. then began to find gaps in the School defence and scored four tries before half-time. It was a pity that a School forward was in front of the ball when Goddard kicked a 40-yard penalty goal. The O.S. opened the second half and very soon scored another try. The School attacked now and again with forward rushes, but they were not nearly as fast as their more experienced opponents, who passed the ball about very rapidly. The tight scrums were about evenly matched, but the wing threequarters too often threw the ball in crooked so that clear catching in the line-out became very difficult. The 0.S. scored one more unconverted try to bring their total to 18 points for the afternoon. Ten minutes before the end, Hollingsworth went off with a shoulder injury, but the School managed to hold out further attacks. Team : M. A. Elmitt ; C. H. P. Ashby ; It. P. Hoffingsworth ; K. A. Crawford ; W. It. Chamberlain ; P. D. Jordan; A. J. Stoffel ; N. L. Barony; J. It. Starkey ; W. R. V. Archer ; P. Neate ; J. R. S. Bailey ; P. It. Foulke; P. A. B. Birch ; I'. N. Goddard.
On neighbouring pitches the 0.S. also triumphed, the 2nd XV winning 16-6 and the 3rd XV 22-0. It was nice to have three Old Suttonians as referees and it is hoped that this practice will continue in future years.
House Matches Westminster v. St. Margaret's
Played on B.M. on November 10, and won by St. Margaret's by two tries (6 pts.) to a goal (5 pts.). This match was played at a fast pace on a day which was dry and on ground which was in very good condition for open play. Westminster played up with the wind in the first half, and Archer put them ahead with a good try near the posts. Faulks added the extra points via the cross-bar (Westminster always like to be slightly different in their methods). Five points down at the interval, St. Margaret's, sadly lacking Elmitt, and also without Jones, were determined to use the wind to its greatest advantage, and Sheridan frequently employed the kick-ahead. At last reward came for their efforts, Birch going over in the corner for an unconverted try. With only five minutes to go, it looked as if Westminster might pull it off, but this hope was shattered when Sarony emerged from a loose maul and propelled himself over the line. The kick failed, but it didn't matter, as the whistle went very shortly afterwards. It is difficult to pick out individuals, but mention must be made of Archer and Birch in the forwards, while Hill's tackling was a joy to watch. There followed the usual house match festivities, much enjoyed by all. Teams : St. Margaret's : J. B. Cairns ; C. H. P. Ashby ; K. G. Lewis ; R. P. Hollingsworth ; W. R. Chamberlain ; R. C. H. Sheridan ; A. J. Stoffel ; J. It. S. Bailey (Capt.) ; C. R. Catt ; N. L. Barony; I). M. Masham ; B. M. Wells ; P. A. B. Birch ; D. K. Case ; 0. M. Holmes. Westminster: M. J. GordonSmith ; It. W. Sunshine ; J. J. E. Keeley ; P. H. Girard ; R. B. L. Hill ; H. N. Macdonald ; D. F. Fenton ; W. R. V. Archer ; J. C. Hardy ; R. J. Barber ; P. Neate ; G. J. A. Hardy ; P. It. Faulks (Capt.) ; G. P. Hex ; It. G. White.
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Lambe's and Founder's v. St. Margaret's
Played on B.M. on November 24, and won by Lambe's and Founder's by two penalty goals (6 pts.) to a try (3 pts.). Conditions were good, and on paper the sides appeared fairly evenly matched with St. Margaret's possibly possessing slightly greater strength. But in House Matches one does not dare forecast an easy win for either side. In the event, the game was a very even one, although the Combined Houses suffered a severe loss when Parker was carried off early in the first half with a head injury sustained when be tackled Ashby, in full flight down the left wing, saving what must have been a certain try. Early on, St. Margaret's had the better of things from the tight scrums, where Catt began to outhook Starkey, but after Capon had gone into the centre and Lister to full-back, the seven remaining forwards secured just as much of the ball as their opponents. But neither side made the most of their chances, and only one try resulted, scored by Ashby after a well placed cross-kick by Sheridan. This made things level after Goddard had kicked a good penalty goal against what wind there was. In the second half, the game continued evenly and fiercely, and the Combined Houses took the lead from another longrange penalty by Goddard. Ashby and Chamberlain seemed quite dangerous on the St. Margaret's wings, but they were nearly always tackled before they could get right away. • St. Margaret's hammered away in the last few minutes, and Elmitt missed by only a few feet with an attempted drop goal, but the fourteen-man defence held out magnificently despite numerous onslaughts. Mention must be made of Selby and Capon, who were towers of
strength. Marsh, comparatively inexperienced in this class of rugger, also played himself to a near stand-still. One felt that the winners might have been a little lucky, but if St. Margaret's couldn't defeat a depleted side, they certainly didn't deserve to draw. Teams : Lambe's and Founder's : A. J. Parker ; A. T. G. Smith ; K. A. Crawford; A. C. B. lister; W. H. A. Wade ; P. D. Jordan ; J. A. Harrison ; S. Jeffery : J. R. Starkey : P. M. Martin ; B. P. Marsh ; P. N. Goddard ; E. G. Capon ; F. D. de B. Hovel]; It. A. Selby. St. Margaret's : M. A. Elmitt ; C. H. P. Ashby ; R. P. Hollingsworth ; K. G. Lewis ; IV. It. Chamberlain ; R. C. H. Sheridan ; A. J. Stoffel ; J. It. S. Bailey (Capt.) ; C. It. Catt ; N. L. Sarony ; D. M. Masham ; B. H. Wells ; P. A. B. Birch ; D. K Case ; 0. M. Holmes.
Lannbe's and Founder's v. Westminster
Played on B.M.2, on Wednesday, December 12th, and won by Lambe's and Founder's by two penalty goals and a try (9 pts.) to nil. This match decided the competition for 1956 as the winners had already beaten St. Margaret's. On the day's play there was no doubt that they deserved their success. Westminster won the toss and decided to take the slight slope in the first half and play against quite a strong breeze. Even if this decision did not cost them the match, it made it very difficult for them to win it. The combined houses immediately gained a footing in Westminster's 25 and stayed there for most of the first half. On two or three occasions they were unlucky not to score tries. Their only scores were from two magnificent penalty kicks across the wind by Goddard. In the second half, Westminster pressed at the start but only rarely did they seem likely to score. The combined houses still looked the more dangerous and in one of their raids Goddard received an inside pass from Jordan some 20 yards from the goal line and stormed over it for a try.
THE SUTTONIAN This ended the scoring and although Westminster pressed from time to time they didn't look like saving the game, let alone win it.
Nov. 28 v. King's School, Rochester, Under-16 XV. Home. Won 16-9. Dec. 1 v. St. Lawrence College, Ramsgate, Under-16 XV. Away. Lost 0-31.
Teams : Lambe's and Founder's : E. G. Capon W. H. A. Wade ; A. T. G. Smith ; K. A. Crawford F. E. St. G. Halton ; D. Jordan ; J. A. Harrison P. M. Martin ; J. R. Starkey ; S. Jeffery ; B. P. Marsh F. D. de B. Hovel ; C. M. Quinton; P. N. Goddard It. A. Selby. Westminster : M. J. Gordon-Smith It. W. Sunshine ; P. M. Girard, lt. B. L. Hill ; D. Diskul H. N. Macdonald ; D. F. Fenton ; M. J. M. Wooderson P. It. Paris ; J. C. Hardy ; P. Neate ; R. J. Barber It. G. White ; W. It. V. Archer ; P. It. Faulks (Capt.).
Dec. 15 V. Old Suttonlans 3rd XV. Home. Lost 0-22.
2nd XV Results Oct. 6 v. Tonbridge Club Nomads XV. Home. Won 6-3. Oct. 17 v. Dover College 2nd XV. Home. Won 9-0. Oct. 20 v. London Scottish Extra " B " XV. Home. Lost 0-17. Oct. 27 v. Sevenoaks School 2nd XV. Away. Won 12-5. Oct. 31 v. King's School, Rochester, 2nd XV. Home. Lost 8-15. Nov. 3 v. King's School, Canterbury, 2nd XV. Home. Lost 0-13. Nov. 7 v. Cranbrook School 2nd XV. Away. Won 6-3. Nov. 17 v. H.M.S. Worcester 2nd XV. Away. Lost 0-3. Nov. 21 v. Cranbrook School 2nd XV. Home. Drawn 3-3. Dec. 1 v. St. Lawrence College, Ramsgate, 2nd XV. Home. Won 30-0. Dec. 15 v. Old Suttonians 2nd XV. Home. Lost 6-16. '
Under-I6 XV Oct. 10 v. Eastbourne College Under-16 XV. Away. Lost 0-37. Oct. 20 v. King's School, Canterbury, Under-16 XV. Away. Lost 5-15. Oct. 27 v. Sevenoaks School Under-16 XV. Home. Lost 5-6. Nov. 14 v. Dover College Under-16 XV. Away. Lost 0-13.
3rd XV Under-I5 XV Oct. 10 V. Eastbourne College Under-15 XV. Home. Lost 0-39. Oct. 13 v. Tonbridge School Under-15. Home. Lost 0-15. Oct. 17 v. Dover College Under-15 XV. Home. Won 12-0. Oct. 27 v. Sevenoaks School Under-15 XV. Home. Lost 5-25. Oct. 31 v. King's School, Rochester, Under-15 XV. Away. Lost 5-11. Nov. 3 v. King's School, Canterbury, Under-15 XV. Away. Lost 3-31. Nov. 7 V. Cranbrook School Under-15 XV. Home. Lost 9-16. Nov. 21 v. Cranbrook School Under-15 XV. Away. Won 12-6. Dec. 1 v. St. Lawrence College, Ramsgate, Under-15 XV. Away. Lost 11-16.
Under-I4 XV Oct. 10 v. Eastbourne College Under-14 XV. Home. Won 6-3. Oct. 27 v. Sevenoaks School Under-14 XV. Home. Won 25-6. Oct. 31 v. King's School, Rochester, Under-14 XV. Away. Won 19-3. Nov. 3 v. King's School, Canterbury, Under-14 XV. Away. Lost 0-6. Nov. 7 v. Cranbrook School Under-14 XV. Home. Won 29-5. Nov. 21 v. Cranbrook School Under-14 XV. Away. Won 27-0. Nov. 28 v. King's School, Rochester, Under-14 XV. Home. Won 24-3.
Junior Soccer XI Results Oct. 27 v. Merton Court. Away. Lost 0-8. Nov. 17 V. Merton Court. Home. Won 2-0. Nov. 24 V. Eylesden Court. Home. Lost 1-4. Nov. 28 V. Eylesden Court. Away. Lost 0-3.
Swimming Individual Results of Summer Term's finals 1 Open 440 x Freestyle Hills ma. Johnson Open 100 x Freestyle Open 50 x Freestyle .. Johnson Open 100 x Breaststroke Hills ma. Open 50 x Backstroke .. Johnson Open Diving .. Bailey mi. .. Power B. 250 x Freestyle .. Power B. 100 x Freestyle .. Power B. 50 x Freestyle B. 50 x Breaststroke .. Power • • Power B. 25 x Backstroke Junior Diving .. • • Chamberlain • • Smith ma. C. 50 x Freestyle C. 50 x Breaststroke • • Smith ma. • • Clarke C. 25 x Backstroke • • Solle D. 25 x Freestyle D. 25 x Breaststroke • • Smith mi. • • Brown mi. Backstroke I). 25
2 Sarony Frost Birch Sarony Birch White ins. Tonge Evans Quinton McLaren Evans Hill ma. Tonge Cairns Tonge Brown mi. Brown mi. Solid
3 Frost Sarony Frost Frost Hills ma. Birch McLaren Gordon-Smith Gordon-Smith Capon Gordon-Smith Tonge Tribe 13alchin Tribe Smith ma. Fothergill Fothergill Smith ml.
Time 7m. 7s. 69.4s. 29.1s. 84.4s.
16-1s, It. 46 pts. 17-2s. 18.8s. E.
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Golf Notes We are glad to report that we are now being instructed under the Golf Foundation Scheme. This term 40 boys have been receiving regular coaching on Thursday afternoons from Mr. L. Job, professional at Wrotham Heath Golf Club. The coaching has been limited to swinging, and practice with plastic balls. But it is hoped that Mr. Job will be able to come over here twice a week in the summer, and that boys will be able to play with him at Bearsted or Leeds.
O.S. Notes H. D. Haslewood (1887) has resigned from the Board of Governors after eighteen years service. Canon A. R. Vidler (1918) has been elected Fellow and Dean of King's College, Cambridge. A. C. Clift (1921) is at Ringway Golf Club, Hale Barns, Altrincham, Cheshire. W.-Cdr. D. P. Marvin, D.F.C. (1928), was appointed O.B.E. in 1955. J. W. Devonshire (1930) has been awarded the V.R.D. after completing fifteen years in the R.N.V.R. Major B. N. G. Bleackley (1932) is at H.Q., British Forces, Aden. R. W. Stott (Master 1926-33) has resigned his position of Housemaster of Cotton House, Rugby, owing to ill-health. J. M. Davis, M.Chir., F.R.C.S., is still Resident Assistant Surgeon at Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, where he has been since 1950. Earlier in the year he returned from the U.S.A., where he had been doing surgical research at Harvard, studying radio-active isotopes and their application to the management of metabolic problems in surgical patients.
P. V. L. Marchant (1938) won both the N.S.R.A. open championship and the British 50 metres free pistol championship at the National Small-bore Rifle Association's .22 pistol meeting at Bisley in August. M. H. Botting, B.Sc., London (1940), was ordained on Trinity Sunday at St. Paul's Cathedral. He is Curate at St. Paul's Church, Onslow Square, London. D. J. H. Longford (1947) has qualified as a doctor at Belfast University. D. J. Rowlandson (1948) is in Vancouver working for Harrison & Crossfield, Ltd. A. R. Beadle (1949) is doing a oneyear post-graduate course at Trinity College, Cambridge. C. T. Keeley (1950) supervises the Native Stores in part of the Central Province of Nyasaland for the London and Blantyre Co. Ltd. This entails visiting the stores and checking the supplies, cash and display and generally keeping an eye on each store-keeper. In the summer, he met K. M. Bell (1948), now working for the British Central Africa Co. at Cholo, near Blantyre. B. S. Padgett (1950) has obtained his A.C. I . I. S. C. Harvey (1951) is a Radio Officer in the Merchant Navy. A. C. Wright (1951) is still in the Seychelles. Address : c/o Cable and Wireless, Ltd., Box 4, Mahe. He expects to be back on leave in September, 1957. Despite only one mail a month and bad roads, he finds life there very pleasant and interesting. He gets rugger, cricket, tennis and other games, but sailing is his chief sport. There is, too, underwater fishing to be had. J. P. Ward (1952) is at Toronto University. Address : Wycliffe College, Toronto, Canada.
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R. C. Britton (1954) and M. A. Maberly (1955) are commissioned in the Royal West Kent Regiment. The former is training with the Parachute. Regiment ; the latter was recently in Port Said. E. E. Bailey is teaching at Welbeck College, Worksop. He tells us that A. G. Slee (1954), now in his last term there, has been playing for the College XV and is quite a power in the land. R.- E. B. Craven (1955) has been playing rugger for the Royal Marines, Chatham, and for Surrey County Under-21's. B. G. Keeble (1955) has been playing tennis for Cambridge. He has been elected one of the Secretaries for Rugby and Secretary for Tennis at Caius, and represented the College at Rugby Fives last season. C. R. G. Shaw (1955) is in Korea, where in June he was in charge of the Brigade launch at Erichon Harbour. Life there is not unpleasant. He sees a lot of the U.S. Army. On the way he passed through Hiroshima, where now little evidence remains of the total destruction of eleven years ago. J. S. Andrews (1956) is at the College of Estate Management, London University, and has played rugger for the College. J. P. Day (1956) is at Cirencester Agricultural College. C. D. Gerty (1955) is in the Navy, at present engaged in his N.S. Commission course. He had been playing rugger regularly for the Devonport Services XV. R. A. Griffin (1955) is doing National Service in the Army. He has recently changed his home address to" Appledore,' Mill Lane, Guestling, Hastings, Sussex. C. H. Sloan (1945) is still fully occupied at Woomera. His home address has recently been changed to : 63 Woodsgate Park, Bexhill, Sussex. —
M. J. Bartlett (1954), reading Agriculture at St. John's, Cambridge, has been playing rugger for the College 1st XV. A. H. W. Jones (1955) is commissioned in the R.H.A., and is. spending his National Service in Germany, near Munster. His address abroad is : 1 R.H.A., B.A.O.R. 12. J. M. Wilcockson (1955) is with the Royal Artillery in Hong Kong. W. E. Ellis (1956) has recently been called up. He is doing his initial training with the Royal Artillery at Oswestry. P. Collenette (1940) came on leave in the Spring and spent the Summer in the Monashee Mountains of British Columbia on a regional survey with the Canadian Geological Survey ; he returns to North Borneo at the end of the year. F. C. Carter (1948) is in England for a few months' leave. His address is : 10 Priory Road, West Rous, Dorset.
Oxford and Cambridge O.S. Dinner The Dinner for 1956-57 will be held in Lincoln College, Oxford, on Saturday, February 2, at 7.45 p.m. Invitations have been sent out to all Oxford and Cambridge 0.5. whose names we have, but if there is anybody whom we have inadvertently omitted to invite, who wishes to come, will he please write to R. M. Beechey, Exeter College, Oxford.
O.S. Dinner, 1957 Will members please note that the Annual Dinner will be held at the City Livery Club, Blackfriars Embankment, E.C.4, on Monday, April 29, 1957. It is hoped that all members will do their best to support this year's chairman, Bob Lillie°, who for so many years has been one of the stalwarts of the O.S.A.
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Obituary W. G. Collett (1888), whose death was announced in the last issue of the SUTTONIAN, was Head of the School and prominent in rugger, cricket and other games. He later became a Housemaster at Wellington College. R. E. Hardy (1948) had set out to climb the Jungfrau with a friend in August. It is presumed that they reached the top, but that owing to the terrible blizzard that struck them, they lost their way coming down. Their bodies have not been recovered. After leaving school, Hardy went to Trinity College, Cambridge, and was awarded a Half-Blue for cross-country running. He then went to Grassland Research Station, Hurley, Maidenhead, where he specialised in grasses. Major-General F. M. Wilson, C.B., C.M.G. (1887), joined the Royal Lancaster Regiment in 1890 and served with the Ashanti Expedition in 1895-96. Transferring to the Army Service Corps he became Commandant of the A.S.C. Training Establishment in 1913, and in 1917 a deputy director of supplies. In 1919 he was director of Supplies and Transport in the Rhine Army and from 1920 to 1925 director of Supplies and Transport in India. His elder brother, Rev. J. C. Wilson, was a master at Sutton in the '80s and '90s.
Births AISHER.—On August 20, 1956, at Dharma Court, Oxted, to Bobbie and Owen Aisher (1939), a son (a brother for Carol and David). MORRISH.—On October 19, 1956, at the Highland Nursing Home, Tunbridge
Wells, to June (née Monckton), wife of Peter Morrish (1943), a son, Lancelot Peter.
Marriages FREED-SLOMAN.—On October 6, 1956, at St. Mary's Church, West Mailing, M. F. Freed (1951) to Audrey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. Sloman of West Malling. RATCLIFF–BELOHLAWEK.—In September, 1956, in Vienna, A. R. N. Ratcliff (1942) to Helga Belohlawek.
Deaths HARDY.—On August 14 or 15, 1956, in Switzerland, R. E. Hardy (1948), lost on the Jungfrau. MEADE.—On November 23, 1956, at Fordingbridge Cottage Hospital, Dr. C. G. Meade, M.C. (1892), in his eighty-second year. RALPH.—On August 5, 1956, in Nairobi, L. L. Ralph (1902), late Uganda Police. WILSON.—On August 18, 1956, MajorGeneral F. M. Wilson, C.B., C.M.G. (1887), aged 87.
O.S. Cricket Week, 1956 This year the week was held between August 12 and 19, and Headquarters were as usual at the Sanatorium. For the first time for some years, play was possible on every day, and 4 matches were won, 2 lost, and 2 drawn. On the first Sunday, we entertained the 0.M.T., but they beat us very easily
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for the first wicket by J. M. Wragge (51) and P. N. Goddard (69). After we had declared at 169-3, the Three Suttons mustered 128-4 by the close. The last game of the week was against the Dragons and another good win was recorded by the 0.8. After the visitors had declared at 154-9, the O.S. went all out for the runs and J. M. Wragge (77 not out) and R. E. B. Craven (62) put on 142 for the first wicket. The runs were scored without further loss. It was a very enjoyable week and it was good to see so many Old Suttonians turn up to watch and to play. Our thanks are due to all of them for making it such a pleasant holiday.
O.S. Golfing Society The Autumn Meeting was held this year at Knole Park Golf Club, Sevenoaks. Present at the meeting were Messrs. N. Bentley, J. Bassett, T. Booer, R. Cockerill, E. Craven, N. Epps, P. Grafton, J. Gulland, J. Lack, A. Martin, R. Martin, P. Morrish, N. Norman, A. Perkins, J. Thomson and A. Trimming. The outstanding feature of the day was the dogged play of Jim Thomson, who, despite experiments to improve his. game—what a thought !—not only succeeded in winning his own cup, but also won the afternoon four ball Bogey competition with N. Norman over 16 holes, the last being played with the assistance of pathfinders and radar ! The delightful course, although pretty stiff for many of us, provided a good background for an enjoyable day. Bob Cockerill tied with J. W. T. for honours in the morning, but the last nine holes decided against him. The return to Greenwich Mean Time on rather a dull day made completion
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of the course impossible for several fours, but the Thomson—Norman score left the decision in no doubt with Epps and Cockerill the runners up. The 1957 Spring meeting of the Society will be held in May at Bearsted in the morning and Leeds Castle in the afternoon. Another match against the O.K.S. is to be arranged for the Spring. 0.5. interested in either of these fixtures, please communicate with Peter Morrish, Little Portobello, Brenchley, Kent.
Finally, the Society would like to congratulate the School on winning the Mitchell lanes Trophy. We hope that boys on leaving will support this Society, and help us to make a good showing in the Halford Hewitt meetings.
CORRIGENDUM The Editor apologises for a mistake in the last edition. The names of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Home's son should read DAVID ANDREW.