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Editorial .. School Officials School Notes
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Valete Salvete
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Our Contemporaries
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Chapel Notes The Library .. Lectures
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Society Notes
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Films
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Musica da Camera Hunting Society .. .. C.C.F. Notes
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Awards
Shooting .. Agamemnon .. Carol Service Football Retrospect Football Reports .. Fives O.S. Notes .. Births, Marriages, Deaths .. O.S.A. Dinner
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O.S. Cricket Week
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O.S. Golfing Society .. 0.S. Conjurors
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Winter Sports Holiday ..
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Correspondence .. Stop Press ..
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THE SUTTON IAN CHRISTMAS TERM 1957
No. 4 of Volume XXIX
Editorial
TURNING the pages of this issue of The Suttonian,
we notice that one important
section is missing. Perhaps that is not quite true ! It has been poorly supported
for so many terms now that this is probably taken for granted. We refer to the section entitled " Original Contributions." There was a time when the magazine could boast articles of all kinds—poems, short stories, essays and satires—as well as an interesting account of the term's activities. Look back over the last few issues of The Suttonian.
There are the usual
lists of officials, reports of news and events, and O.S. news. Of course, that is the main purpose of a school magazine ; but is that enough ? Most readers will skip the parts which do not particularly interest them, but virtually everyone will look at the original contributions. Why ? Not only because they add to the general interest of the magazine as a whole, but also because they make very entertaining reading. During the last few terms, very few people have even attempted to produce an article. This criticism applies, not so much to those in the lower forms, whose turn will come, as to those in the Sixth Form, many of whom are quite capable of writing an article that will be read with interest. Is it that people will no longer take the trouble to write anything, or "haven't got time" ? Or is it that they are unaware of this opportunity to do something worth while ? Whatever the reason, let us have some for next term ! It might also be well to take the opportunity here of mentioning the Sports reports. As you will see they are shorter. In fact, the detailed reports of Club matches have disappeared altogether and the other reports have been shortened, in favour of a longer retrospect. Reading through a series of reports, do we not get the impression that they are all very much alike, and might well be condensed into results
one more comprehensive account ? As a move in this direction, only the
of Club matches will be given in future. We hope that most readers will support us in this view, and will approve of the change we have ventured to make.
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Head of the School : F. D. de B.
Hove11 School Prefects :
P. J. Brown N. L. Sarony A. C. B. Lister
H. N. Macdonald N. F. Lemon P. M. Girard A. W. Jones
House Prefects : St. Margaret's Westminster :
G. D. Cottle D. Diskul G. P. Hex R. B. L. Hill T. G. McCarthy P. R. Paris D. L. Snider
W. R. Chamberlain M. A. Elmitt K. R. Gilham P. J. Knight R. H. Palmer
Founder's
Lambe's
E. G. Capon J. H. Goodsell D. M. Haynes C. M. Quinton R. A. Selby
G. R. A. Argles J. A. Harrison A. J. Parker
Sports Committee :
The Headmaster (President) E. A. Craven, Esq. (Chairman) F. D. de B. Hovell (Secretary) The Revd. J. E. C. M. A. Elmitt P. L. Selfe Nicholl P. S. W. MacIlwaine, H. N. Macdonald Esq. D. A. Simmons, Esq. Rugby Football :
M. A. Elmitt (Captain) E. G. Capon (Hon. Sec.) Shooting :
G. H. Wall (Captain) S. D. Biggs (Hon. Sec.) Fives :
P. M. Girard (Captain)
Library Committee :
The Headmaster (President) L. N. Harvey, Esq. (Librarian) A. W. Jones (Hon. Sec.) W. H. T. Willcox P. M. Girard H. N. Macdonald B. P. Marsh G. D. Cottle P. G. F. Norwood Suttonian Committee : P. M. Girard (Editor)
G. R. A. Argles B. P. Marsh P. J. Brown
H. N. Macdonald G. D. Cottle A. W. Jones
School Notes F. D. de B. Hovell has been appointed Head of the School. H. N. Macdonald has been appointed Head of Westminster. N. L. Sarony has been appointed Head of St. Margaret's. N. F. Lemon has been appointed Head of Founder's. N. F. Lemon, A. C. B. Lister, P. M. Girard and A. W. Jones have been appointed School Prefects. K. R. Gilharn, P. J. Knight, M. A. Elmitt, R. H. Palmer and W. R. Chamberlain have been appointed House Prefects in St. Margaret's. G. D. Cottle, T. G. McCarthy, G. P. Hex, D. Diskul, R. B. L. Hill, P. K Paris and D. L. Snider have been appointed House Prefects in Westminster. J. H. Goodsell, D. M. Haynes and E. G. Capon have been appointed House Prefects in Lambe's. J. A. Harrison and A. J. Parker have been appointed House Prefects in Founder's. F. D. de B. Hovell, M. A. Elmitt, P. L. Selfe, and H. N. Macdonald are now on the Sports Committee. G. D. Cottle, P. G. F. Norwood and B. P. Marsh have been co-opted to the Library Committee.
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THE SUTTONIAN B. P. Marsh, A. W. Jones and G. D. Cottle have been co-opted to the Suttonian Committee. At a meeting of the Sports Committee in July, the following appointments were made :— M. A. Elmitt to be Captain of Rugger. E. G. Capon to be Hon. Secretary of Rugger. At a meeting of the Sports Committee on October 28, the following were elected :— P. L. Selfe to be Captain of Hockey, and C. R. A. Welch to be Hon. Secretary. D. L. Davies to be Hon. Secretary of Cricket. P. L. Selfe to be Captain of Tennis. K. R. Gilham to be Captain of Cross-Country. F. D. de B. Hove11 to be Captain of Athletics. P. M. Girard to be Captain of Fives. Football Colours have been awarded to : N. L. Sarony, E. G. Capon, A. R. Selby, W. R. Chamberlain, A. J. Parker, D. M. Masham, R. J. Pierce, A. W. Jones. Second XV Colours have been awarded to : P. G. F. Norwood, B. R. Bartlett, A. 0. S. Horne, D. L. Snider, C. C. Higgins, S. D. Biggs, P. J. Knight, F. D. de B. Hovell, R. B. L. Hill, H. N. Macdonald, J. A. Harrison, A. C. B. Lister, J. H. Goodsell. Colts Colours have been awarded to : J. C. Hardy, K. Wilmshurst, T. B. Tribe, R. M. Smith, J. E. Harvey, K. P. Tonge. Under-15 XV Colours have been awarded to : T. J. Archer, A. Djavadi, B. Macdonald, B. D. H. Preston, R. C. Goalen, K. J. Downing, N. B. S. Harris, D. J. F. Godden, E. I. Overy, R. C. G. Smith, S. H. H. White, P. Charlton, R. A. F. Seymour.
We welcome Wing-Comd. J. V. Yonge to the teaching staff. We congratulate Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Simpson on the birth of a son, Thomas. We welcome D. L. Snider, from the Western Reserve Academy, Ohio, who is to be with us for a year under the English Speaking Union exchange system. The Editor of The Suttonian wishes to thank all those who have contributed to this term's magazine.
Awards The following members of the School were awarded State Scholarships on the results of the G.C.E. last Summer :— P. J. Brown. A. W. Jones. A. J. Cruttenden (now 0.S.).
Valete P. J. BROWN (L.-1952).-1952, Governor's Scholarship ; 1953, Form Prize ; 1954, G.C.E. " 0" Level ; 1955, Cert " A," Signals Classification, Kitchener Prize (Mathematics) ; 1956, G.C.E. " A " Level, House Prefect, Angell Prize (Mathematics), School Prefect ; 1957, Head of House, 2nd XI Hockey, Captain of House Hockey, House Tennis, House Rugger, Suttonian Committee, Cpl. in C.C.F. (Instructor), 2nd XV, Chapel Committee, Distinction Prizes (2), Angell Prize, G.C.E. " S " Level, State Scholarship ; (goes to Clare College, Cambridge, to read Mathematics). A. W. JONES (B. and St. M.-1952).-1952. Entrance Scholarship ; 1953, Choral Society ; 1954, G.C.E. " 0 " Level, House Junior Athletics Team, Cert. " A " ; 1955, House XV, K.C.A.A.A. Youth Championships, Kitchener Prize (Mathematics) ; 1956, School Athletics Team, Distinction Prize, Kitchener Prize, G.C.E. "A " Level (Distinction), House Prefect, 2nd XV Colours ; 1957, Secretary of Library Committee, Sgt. in C.C.F., School Prefect, Football Colours, G.C.E. " S " Level, State Scholarship ; (goes to Corpus Christi, Cambridge, to read Mechanical Sciences).
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R. A. SELBY (L.-1953).-1954, Choral Society ; 1955, Cert. " A " ; 1956, House Prefect, G.C.E. " " Level, House Hockey, House Athletics, House Cricket, House Swimming, House XV, Captain of 2nd XV, Cinema Society ; 1957, Cpl. in C.C.F., 2nd XI Hockey, Public Schools Seven-a-side Tournament, Football Colours. D. M. MAsirAm (L. and St. M.-1951).---1952, Junior Soccer ; 1955, Cert. " A " ; 1956, R.L.S.S. Bronze Cross and Bar to Medallion, G.C.E. " 0" Level, House Rugger ; 1957, Under-16 Hockey XI, K.C.Y.A.A. Champion-, ships, House Cricket XI, 1st XV, Football Colours. D. J. CHARLES (L. and F.-1952).-1955, Under-14 XV, Cert. " A" (part I) ; 1957, G.C.E. " 0 " Level. G. R. A. ARGLES (F.-1952).—Cert. "A," Cpl. in C.C.F., House Prefect, Garside Prize, G.C.E. " 0 " and " A " Levels, Suttonian Committee. A. N. ROWE (W.-1955).-1955, Under-15 XV, Dramatic Society ; 1956, Choral Society ; 1957, Cert. "A," G.C.E. " 0" Level, House Hockey. C. E. DOBSON (St. M.-1956). R. S. Peacock-Edwards (F.)
Salvete VI Arts.—P. Caliot (brother of J. L. Caliot, O.S. 1953), (W.). UPPER VI Science.—D. L. Snider (W.). LOWER VI Science.—M. J. E. Butcher (M.). FORM VA.-A. E. Noah (W.). UPPER IVA.-J. F. Clark (W.), M. R. N. Archbold (brother of C. D. Archbold) (W.), R. W. Baker (M.), M. B. Browne (L.), D. J. Lion (H.), I. E. Morgan (brother of T. E. Morgan) (W.), J. H. Wheble (B.). UPPER IVB.—A. Johnston (M.). LOWER IVA.-L. D. Acher (W.), D. M. Burgess (B.), P. J. Forknall (F.), R. T. Henry (L.), P. A. Hunt (M.), N. J. Lattimer (son of N. H. Lattimer, 0.S.), A. H. E. Lefort (M.), A. D. Marsh (M.), P. G. Matthews (F.). LOWER IVB.-P. J. Cresswell (M.), M. R. Davidson (M.), R. C. Duncan (son of L. W. Duncan, O.S. 1923) (W.), A. L. Langmead (M.), M. J. Pullen (M.). FORM III.—J. Ashley-Smith (brother of P. Ashley-Smith) (F.), R. C. Bristow (brother of A. K. M. Bristow) (F.), R. H. Carpenter (brother of J. A. Carpenter) (F.). UPPER
FORM II.—A. Barr (B.), R. G. Bartlett (brother of B. R. Bartlett) (F.), P. S. Bennett (B.), G. Brand (brother of R. D. Brand, 0.S. 1955) (F.), M. G. L. Bugge (F.), M. C. Head (F.), N. B. Houghton (B.), R. A. R. Jenner (B.), M. J. Lurcock (F.), S. E. Marsh (B.), J. L. Muscroft (B.), C. J. Yonge (F.).
Our Contemporaries The Editor acknowledges with thanks the receipt of the following, and apologises for any inadvertent errors or omissions :— The Lawrentian, The Fettesian, The Rossallian, The Roffensian, The School Tie, the Gresham, The Mill Hill Magazine, The Elizabethan, The Chronicle, The Aldenhamian, The Tonbridgian, The Cranbrookian, The St. Dunstan's College Chronicle, The Blundellian. Chapel Notes We have welcomed the following preachers in chapel this term : The Revds. R. Broxton, of Rugby School, R. S. G. Bradshaw, Vicar of Cranbrook, G. Snow, Headmaster of Ardingly College, and C. W. Donaldson, Vicar of Birchington ; J. C. Dancy, Esq., Headmaster of Lancing College. During the summer holidays the curtain behind the altar was re-dyed and now brings back a bright touch of colour. We have also had a very kind offer of an embroidered cloth for the Holy Table. The removal of the large book-rests in the front row of the choir stalls has opened up new vistas as well as offering encouragement to the trebles to raise their books whilst singing. The carpet on the stairs to the gallery means that latecomers need not cause a disturbance in future. A tablet to the late R. L. Kay, Esq., M.C., M.A. (0.S.), has been placed behind the pew he occupied in chapel.
THE SUTTONIAN The Library
The Committee wishes to thank R. E. B. Craven, Esq., 0.5., for "History of the English Speaking Peoples," Volume 3, by Sir Winston Churchill. We would also like to thank the widow of J. Davison (0.5.) for the return of some of his prize books. The following books have been purchased from the Library Fund :— " Introduction to Atomic Physics," by S. Tolansky ; "Higher Physics," by E. Nightingale ; "Inside the Atom," by Isaac Asimov ; "At Home among the Atoms," by James Kendall ; "An Illustrated History of Science," by F. Sherwood Taylor ; "Great Men of Science," by Philipp Leonard ; "Experimental Physics," by C. B. Daish and D. H. Fender ; "The Course of German History," by A. J. P. Taylor ; France
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1814-1940," by J. P. T. Bury ; "Contemporary Physics," by C. F. Von Weizsacker and J. Juilps ; "North Ice," by Commander C. J. W. Simpson ; "The English Public School," by Vivian Oglivie ; " Sir Robert Peel," by A. A. W. Ramsey ; "Gladstone and Liberalism," by J. L. Hammond and M. R. D. Foot ; "The Hapsburg Monarchy," by A. J. P. Taylor ; " Queen Victoria," by Roger Fulford ; " Cecil Rhodes," by Andre Maurois ; "Handel," by Percy M. Young ; "Schubert," by Arthur Hutching ; "Haydn," by Rosemary Hughes ; "Mozart," by Eric Blom ; " Brahms," by Peter Latham ; "The Aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars," by H. G. Schenk ; "History of Physics," by M. Von Laue ; "Europe since Napoleon," by D. Thomson ; "An Introduction to Palwontology," by A. M. Davies ; "Plant Viruses," by K. M. Smith ; "Collins' Pocket Guide to Wild Flowers," by D. McClintock and R. S. R. Fitter ; " Dictionary of Scientific Terms," by J. H. Kenneth ; "Food and the Principles of Dietetics," by R. Hutchison.
Lectures
October 18, W. R. Bateman, Esq., gave a lecture to the Sixth Form O NonFriday, the subject of the "Building Trade." He stressed the lack of knowledge about the trade in Public Schools, and distinguished between the social, practical, commercial and economic sides of the business. He gave statistics showing how few large firms there are, but illustrated the set-up of such companies and the prospects they offer. He did, however, point out that there is little chance of travelling abroad. On Saturday, November 23, Harold Abrahams, Esq., gave a lecture to the whole School on the subject of " The 1956 Olympics at Melbourne." An outstanding member of the Athletics world, he gave a very thorough account of the events, laying particular stress on the new photo-finish camera used for all running events. The information left few gaps for questions, which were nevertheless expertly answered. We look forward to one more lecture later on in the term by Lord Birdwood, on the subject of " Eastern Europe."
Society Notes THE CONJURING CLUB
At the end of the Summer Term, the club rules were revised, and after an objection to the Treasurer had been raised, the Hon. Secretary was elected in his place. The Speech Day Show was a great success and 30s. was raised for the R.S.P.C.A.
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This term, five of our members joined the O.S. Conjurors in their annual reunion. We dined and went to the Magic Circle " Festival of Magic" at the Scala Theatre. On November 2, Edwin Jenner, of the Magic Circle, judged a competition of home-made tricks and gave a very good talk. The Revd. W. J. Wright, also of the Magic Circle, will be visiting us later, and by the end of term we will have staged five shows. THE CHRISTIAN UNION We have had a successful term with high membership and exceptionally good talks. The number of meetings has been limited because of the new Exeat system, and 'flu diminished attendances early in the term. In a study of II Timothy 2 we learned to serve Our Lord better in many spheres of life especially following the example of St. Paul. We have welcomed several new members and speakers. Voluntary Chapel still flourishes though attendance is rather low. THE LITERARY SOCIETY There have been four meetings this term and there are two to come. The first meeting consisted of the reading of Arthur Miller's " A View from the Bridge," and an informal discussion on the play afterwards. The play is a very interesting insight into Modern American drama, and the meeting was a great success. Two smaller meetings were held at which the President produced a pleasing anthology of poetry and music on love. At the fourth, and most successful, meeting, members contributed their own choices to a hotch-potch of music and literature, which had a strangely powerful effect on everyone. Perhaps this is a good omen for the Original Contributions meeting later this term. THE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY The House Photographic Societies have been combined to form one School Society, for which a new and properly equipped darkroom has been made available in an unused basement of the Sanatorium. The Society is extremely grateful to the Vice-President for the generous loan of his own enlarging apparatus. There are thirty members, many of whom were new to the hobby at the beginning of term. However, all members have already overcome the complications of developing and printing. THE MUSIC SOCIETY We have been meeting fortnightly this term, and our programme has included Tchaikovsky's Sixth Symphony, some of the works of Sibelius, and shorter works by Falla, Dukas and Glinka. We have also heard "Three Botticelli Pictures" by Respighi and the Overture "Hansel and Gretel " by Humperdinck. Also a party went to a concert in Maidstone by the Goettingen Orchestra, and then later on to a recital by the Linden Singers. Both programmes were enjoyably varied. We are looking forward to a members' concert at the end of term. This opportunity must be taken to thank Mr. Lynas for his helpful advice and encouragement.
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THE MODELS SOCIETY
Activity this term has been somewhat restricted due to lack of space and money. A few solid models have been made and some flying models have been attempted. Many other models have been started and are generally proceeding satisfactorily ; perhaps by the end of term we will have a few Sputniks. It is hoped that there will be more flying and increased membership next term. THE SCIENCE SOCIETY The inaugural meeting was held this term and Mr. Warburton has kindly consented to preside over future meetings. It is unlikely that we can start a programme this term, but we hope next term to have films and lectures, and possibly visit places of scientific interest. Our founder members number twenty-six and we will always welcome further applicants. THE GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY
The Society activities this term have been very pleasing ; membership has remained high, and apart from the fact that we have made a start with the Meteorological readings, we have covered a great variety of topics in our talks. On Saturday, October 13, R. Lynn gave a talk on his home island, "Hong Kong." He illustrated his talk with the aid of some excellent coloured slides, giving us a true insight into Hong Kong's physical and human environment. On November 2, the School's American Exchange student, Don Snider, gave an interesting lecture on his home State of" Ohio." It certainly did not lack detail. Producing a long list of statistics, he assured us, among other things, that not only did the educational system of the "3 Rs" originate in Ohio, but also that the first death from baseball took place there. He is to be congratulated on what proved a very thorough and humorous talk. On November 16, Wing-Comd. J. V. Yonge gave a talk on "Cyprus." As well as giving us a description of the island, and something of its past history, he recounted some of his personal experiences during the recent political upheavals. The Society thanks him very much for his fascinating talk. Another meeting later on in the term has been arranged, at which a coloured film on the "Scottish Highlands" is to be shown.
Films The acoustics for the first film, " The Importance of Being Earnest," were not good, but after a certain amount of experiment and some advice by Mr. Hope-Bagenal, the acoustics for the remaining shows were improved. Projecting from behind the back wall of the Hall has improved considerably the quality of the picture, although it is sometimes a bit trying for the operators. Most of this term's films have been in colour, the most popular being "The Student Prince," "Doctor at Sea" and "The Red Balloon."
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Musica da Camera On October 26, we were entertained to an evening of Chamber Music, under the title " Musica da Camera." Although, being a Saturday Society feature, attendance was voluntary, the School was nevertheless well represented. The programme was as follows :— Artists : HAROLD CLARKE (flute) LORRAINE Du VAL (violin) CHARLES GREGORY (horn) HUBERT DAWKES (piano) . Trio for flute, violin and piano (from the Musical Offering) La Follia . . . Sonata for Horn and Pia no . . . . . . Bagatelle . . . . . Two Interlinked French Folk Melodies for flute, violin and piano
Bach Corelli Beethoven Joseph Suk Ethel Smyth
INTERVAL Fantasie for flute and piano . Trio for violin, horn and piano
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Gabriel Faure Brahms
Hunting Society President : The Headmaster. Vice-Presidents : The Revd. J. E. C. Nicholl. J. B. Simpson, Esq. Chairman : G. D. Cottle. Hon. Sec. : W. H. T. Willcox. Clerk of the House : B. P. Marsh. Committee Member : F. D. de B. Hovel!. Guardian of the Gavel : P. Ashley-Smith. HE loss of several of our more prominent members at the end of last term has left us with a dearth of speakers, from which we have hardly yet had time to recover. However, the number of people prepared to put forward their views, especially among the younger members of the School, has been very encouraging and promises well for the future. We opened the term's programme on October 15 with a " Boomerang Session," which, although not very well attended, provided an entertaining evening with a variety of subjects to speak on. On October 28 a debate was held : " This House considers that Patriotism is both Stupid and Immoral," proposed by F. D. de B. Hovell and B. P. Marsh, and opposed by S. G. Balchin and R. J. Pierce. There was an encouraging number of speakers for both sides, and the motion was narrowly defeated by 19 votes to 17. On November 12 a " Parachute Debate " was held, the candidates being a Writer, a Scientist and a Statesman, who were proposed by R. H. Hanworth, Esq., F. R. Ball, Esq., and J. B. Simpson, Esq., respectively, and seconded by D. L. Snider, T. G. McCarthy and G. R. A. Argles. Possibly the lack of individuality of the subjects
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led to some misunderstanding, and there was a tendency to take each of them from several widely varying points of view. However, the House was very evenly divided, , the Scientist gaining 12 votes to the Writer's 11 and the Statesman's 10.
C.C.F. Notes ()WING to a minor case of poliomyelitis within the School, our contingent was unable to proceed to camp on Salisbury Plain as was intended. This is the second year in succession that we have been unable to send a contingent to camp owing to illness and it is hoped that such a situation will not recur. Most of this term has been spent in preparations for Certificate " A." The re-surfacing of the Chapel Yard—completed too late for the General Inspection in the Summer—enabled the contingent to parade as normal and good use was made of the opportunity for drill instruction. Unfortunately, periods of instruction, already severely trimmed by the surrender of Tuesday afternoons to House Games, were further curtailed by the epidemic of Asian 'flu which swept the School in the first three weeks of the term. In view of these disadvantages, a large number of passes in Certificate " A" were not anticipated and the board which came down to test our Part II candidates proved stiffer than usual, so that only thirteen out of forty candidates managed to pass. At the time of writing the sixty or more candidates for Part I have yet to complete their test. The thirty-two recruits this term have been showing considerable promise. They, too, have not yet taken their test and good results are hoped from them. PROMOTIONS With effect from September 27 :— To be LICpls. : Cadets Bristow, Girard, Horne, Olsen, A. J. CERTIFICATE " A " RESULTS The following passed Part II :— Cadets Balchin, David, Davies, D. L., Hardy, Hill, S. A. S., Hill, T. B. A., Pares, Pasfield, Shaw, Smith, A. T. G., Tonge, Tribe, Wooderson.
FIELD DAY During the greater part of the morning of November 19, when the objective for " Y " force under Cpl. Harrison was to wipe out enemy positions situated in the area of Morry House, the conditions were considerably foggy, increasing the difficulties of the defence under Cpl. Biggs. The attack came mainly from the south and north with two feint attacks, the first under L/Cpl. Bristow approaching from the Council Houses of East Sutton and the second under L/Cpl. Horne ensuring a free passage along Chartaway Street. Led by Cpl. Power, a force of two sections approached from the south and reached the objective although much depleted. Cpl. Harrison's force by-passed the defences to the north and arrived at the position almost intact. Thus the objective was taken, but the defence was by no means wiped out. The main points noted were the fault of the defenders in bunching the defence and the lack of "fire and movement "in the attack where bren groups were either too close to the section or as in some cases completely separated ; the attack also was
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unco-ordinated and greater use could have been made of the wireless sets. After lunch there was a demonstration of the smoke-laying capabilities of the 2-inch mortar, seen effectively in the valley. The afternoon's activities consisted of an attack on the School armoury. The defences proved too widely spread and were capable of dealing with an attack only from the north and east. The main attack, however, came through Lambe's under L/Cpl. Chantrill and from sections under L/Cpls. McCarthy and Marsh, who approached from the west after taking a long route round from the north. Although two sections attacking from the north and a feint attack in Sillar's orchard were wiped out, the position was easily taken. The day proved valuable in revealing faults due mainly to inexperience. And it is hoped that it will also prove instrumental in correcting them.
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prospects at the beginning of term looked bright, and we started shooting with high hopes for success in our two major competitions. This was due, firstly, to the fact that we lost only two valuable shots at the end of last term, G. J. A. Hardy and R. C. H. Sheridan, and, secondly, because we have new sights with lateral adjustment on our rifles. Our hopes rose as our weekly scores became higher, and many good individual scores were achieved. It was unfortunate that, being pressed for time, we had to shoot the Staniforth Cup on a very murky afternoon when the visibility was entirely unsuitable for shooting a competition. This accounted in part for our comparatively low score. This competition showed, however, how necessary it is not to lose heart half-way through a shoot. We were surprised to learn that we were placed as high as sixteenth out of 103 schools—our best in this competition. J. C. Hardy, who shot very well, reached the second stage of the individual competition with a score of 99. Once again when we shot the first stage of the Kent T.A., the light deteriorated after a bright start and our score was lower than usual. We optimistically claim a score of 577 out of a possible 600, but it is hard to be optimistic about the results. Despite these competition results, our Open Range prospects are good. Many more promising shots are appearing, notably R. B. L. Hill, who started shooting regularly this term without previous experience. He has been achieving high scores throughout the term and was unlucky not to have shot in the two competitions. The following were the scores made in the two open competitions this term :— STANIFORTH CHALLENGE CUP VIII
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99 95 93 98 770
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THE SUTTONIAN THE FIRST STAGE OF THE KENT T.A. AND A.F. MATCH . 96 G. H. Wall . VI . 96 S. D. Biggs 97 D. Diskul . 98 R. J. Pierce 97 J. C. Hardy 93 P. J. Knight 577 (claimed score)
We have shot the following postal matches this term :— For Against Versus . Aldenham Hurstpierpoint . The Leys . . Blundell's School . . Repton . . . King's College, Taunton • Framlingham College Sherborne . . Alleyn's School . . . Harrow . . King's College, Wimbledon . Victoria College, Jersey
784 784 786 786 783 783 787 786 787 779 786 787
750 771 787 781 774 758 779 763 754 765 768 776
Result Won Won Lost Won Won Won Won Won Won Won Won Won
We have still to shoot against Shrewsbury, Ardingly College, Elizabeth College Guernsey, Wantage School and Glasgow Academy.
Agamemnon THE CAST . . . . A Watchman Clytemnestra, Wife to Agamemnon . Chorus of Six Elders of Argos .
A. T. G. SMITH F. D. de B. HOVELL D. G. BREWER G. D. COTTLE G. P. HEX I. E. MORGAN C. M. QUINTON N. F. LEMON . S. D. BIGGS
A Herald . . . Agamemnon, King of Argos W. H. T. WIT,Lcox Cassandra, a Prophetess. . . M. B. HEUGH Aegisthus, Clytemnestra's Paramour, . Cousin to. . Agamemnon . . . . R. A. J. DAVIES Soldiers, Slaves, Attendants : F. ATcHisow, R. A. BARON, A. H. BRAY, P. CALIOT, A. DJAVADI, R. T. EVANS, C. J. GREEN, D. R. J. HUNT, R. H. W. JEFFRYES, I. W. JONES, T. E. MORGAN, M. A. PALMER, D. L. SNIDER, R. H. THOMAS, M. G. S. WEDDELL, C. R. A. WELCH. Prompter : A. J. Halsey. Stage Manager : T. 0. R. Shaw. Scenery designed and made by : D. A. Simmons, Esq., F. Atchison, R. A. Baron, B. R. Bartlett, D. J. Charles, J. G. Denning, B. R. Pow. Properties : D. J. Charles. Lighting : B. D. Warburton, Esq., D. M. Haynes, J. H. Goodsell, T. G. McCarthy. Music composed and conducted by : H. F. E. Lynas, Esq.
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Costumes and Wigs : L. & H. Nathan, Ltd. Dresses : Mrs. R. E. Horn, Miss M. Worswick, Mrs. B. D. Warburton, B. Pow. Make-up : F. R. Ball, Esq., R. H. Hanworth, Esq., N. L. Sarony. Orchestra : .J. H. Leiper, Esq. (1st Violin), R. R. Alexander, Esq. (2nd Violin), Mrs. S. Bridgman (Viola), Miss P. Nelson ('Cello), A. G. Foulkes, Esq. (Clarinet), T. G. McCarthy and S. H. H. White (Trumpets), N. L. Sarony and M. J. R. Gammie (Percussion), H. F. E. Lynas, Esq. (Harpsichord). Producer : J. B. SimPsoN, Esq.
Account of play (Agamemnon)
It seemed very ambitious that Mr. Simpson should choose Aeschylus' " Agamemnon " for the play this year. For, with its long stretches of reflections by the chorus and its classical fatalism, it is a singularly difficult play to produce. But after the performances, it was evident that he had not undertaken a task which was beyond his powers. The play's atmosphere was well introduced by the prologue spoken by Mr. Horn and enhanced by the music, which Mr. Lynas composed specially for the production. In fact, the efforts of orchestra, lighting experts and stage gang combined to achieve a production in which everybody played the part assigned to him with full understanding of how it fitted into the whole. The chorus, led by Cottle, had to undergo long periods of standing on the stage without speaking or moving. It was their function to hold the play together ; this was made all the harder as they had no individual characters to portray. They were simply Elders of Argos and, like most Greek choruses, were rather slow in both mind and body. But it was remarkable that the producer succeeded in dividing the lines between the six members of the chorus in such a way as to bring out an individual character in each. Special mention must be made of fourteen-year-old Morgan, whose voice was full and clear and whose actions on the stage were both flowing and natural. The only criticism of the chorus is that occasionally they did appear wooden and that sometimes sudden movements seemed jerky. To Smith fell the task of opening the play. His speech was clear but perhaps not coarse enough for a mere soldier. It was almost with a feeling of relief that we welcomed the entry of the Herald (Biggs) at the beginning of the second act. In every respect a typical soldier, he brought a spark of hope or, if not hope, at least of reality to the grim and forbidding palace of Atreus. The entry of Willcox, who played a wary but overbearing Agamemnon, was rightly the climax of the play. A mixture of pride and fear hid the underlying weariness of his soul. Although it was haughty and arrogant, Willcox's rendering of Agamemnon was not as aristocratic as it might have been. His sense of superiority was not strong enough, his contempt not biting enough. Similarly, Davies' rendering of Aegisthus was both convincing and impressive, but lacked that one characteristic— aristocratic superiority and contempt. Apart from some awkward movements, Heugh, as Cassandra, carried off the most difficult part in the play. For Cassandra was a girl, a prophetess, a princess and a slave ; yet throughout, Heugh held the attention of the audience. In contrast was
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Hove11, whose part as Clytemnestra was far less feminine and by no means gentle. His greatest asset was his supremely aristocratic and contemptuous air, while his greatest fault was his standing position which he seldom varied. Beneath his veneer of arrogance could be sensed a grotesque desire for revenge which rightly made his presence on the stage both suspicious and sinister. To conclude, it was surprising how few members of the School came away disappointed, although many thought this was not a good choice for a school play. As The Times critic pointed out : " This reservation apart, the performance was wonderfully successful." It was a good start on the new stage, and let us hope it bodes well for the future.
Carol Service The Carol Service this year must again be evaluated as a concert, since participation by the congregation was limited to prayers at the opening and close, and to the singing of three hymns. This seems a pity, since it gives the School, as a body, no service devoted exclusively to the ideas and feelings associated with Christmas. The singing of the choir was generally of a high standard, though there was occasionally uncertainty among the trebles, especially in " There's no rose of such vertu." Enunciation was good and the words of the carols could always be heard distinctly. There tends, however, to be a certain uniformity in the overall effect made by each of the carols ; this may be the reason why "A Carol of Welcome" and "The Three Kings," both of which required a soloist, stayed longest in the memory. Our thanks are due to Mr. Lynas and the choir for an enjoyable afternoon.
Football Retrospect 1957 will be looked back upon as a disappointing season. It began promisingly. There seemed plenty of material without anyone being outstanding. But the 'flu epidemic hit the School and the first two matches against club sides were disappointing; nothing seemed to go right. It was the same against Sevenoaks, and after a really depressing defeat by Cranbrook it looked as though we could never win a match. A considerably fitter team, however, turned out against Rochester and won deservedly. Then followed two good games : against Dover and the Cranbrook return match, after the team had reached a peak in the second half against H.M.S. Worcester. At full-back, Lister settled down to kick well and show a cool head. He tried rather too often to kick with his right foot although his left is the natural one. The potential scoring power of the backs came from Chamberlain on the wing, who always ran hard when given a chance, and the occasional breaks by Elmitt and Parker in the centre, both of whom improved as the season wore on. The halves were the weak link. Harrison was slow and Macdonald very uncertain.
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The forwards also gradually came into their own. Pierce proved to be a good hooker ; Sarony and Masham in the front row did well in the tight and occasionally in the loose. Jones and Goodsell were never happy in the line-out, but shoved well. Hovel! generally jumped too soon and was rather too slow across the field. Capon and Selby upheld a recent tradition for wing forward play, which involves the minimum amount of work in the scrum, but can be seen doing things in the open. Thoughtlessness often marred Selby's work, but both were keen and often deadly. As the Captain remarked after the Worcester match, it was a pity that it wasn't the beginning of the season, instead of nearly the end. Our opponents in the club matches at the beginning of the season forced us to start late, with the result that, in later matches, we caught the habit of not getting going early enough, and giving a moral advantage to the opposition. But once the side did get moving there was plenty of fine open play, and there were some really thrilling movements.
Football Reports
School v. Cranbrook School
School v. Sevenoaks
Played at Cranbrook on Wednesday, November 6, and lost by 3 pts. to 16. The opening moments, when the School threatened the Cranbrook line continually, were promising, but instead of scoring three times, our only score was a blind side try by Chamberlain. Thereafter, things went from bad to worse ; missed tackles and faulty covering allowed Cranbrook to take the initiative, and this they never lost. Opposing forwards breaking through the line-out and the Cranbrook scrum-half slipping round the scrum, illustrated further weaknesses. The half-time score of 3-10 was increased to 3-16.
Played at home on November 2, and lost by 8 pts. to 24. This game was played under excellent conditions and, although it was very even up to half time, when Sevenoaks led by 11 pts. to 8, our visitors gradually gained the upper hand in the second half. This was due mainly to the effective combination of the Sevenoaks left wing pair ; the centre gave the ball to his wing in plenty of time and he took advantage of this by scoring three good tries. Although Sutton had several chances in both halves, as the scrums were very evenly matched, our half back play was not really incisive enough. This may have been partly due to slow heeling, but the pass from the scrum and the positioning of the stand-off half made things difficult for our centres and our wings had little room in which to move. They tried hard enough, but couldn't overcome this handicap. Consequently we were well beaten. Team : A. J. Parker ; W. R. Chamberlain, M. A. Elmitt, A. C. B. Lister, C. C. Higgins ; H. N. Macdonald, J. A. Harrison ; N. L. Sarony, P. G. F. Norwood, D. M. Masham ; A. 0. S. Horne, B. R. Bartlett ; R. A. Selby, F. D. de B. Hovell, E. G. Capon.
Team : A. C. B. Lister ; W. It. Chamberlain, M. A. Elmitt, A. J. Parker, R. B. L. Hill ; H. N. Macdonald, J. A. Harrison ; N. L. Sarony, P. G. F. Norwood, D. M. Masham, A. 0. S. Horne, R. H. Palmer, R. A. Selby, F. D. de B. Hovell, E. G. Capon.
School v. King's School, Rochester
Played at Rochester on Saturday, November 9, and won by 20 pts. to 9. This game should have been the turningpoint of the term. Rochester had not been beaten by the School for eight years, but they had already been beaten very
THE SUTTONIAN decisively by St. Lawrence. When the Rochester captain broke through some half-hearted tackling for the wing to score, the worst was feared. But at this point Elmitt came into his own. After failing to score when the line was wide open, he proceeded to kick two very good penalties. Two simple-looking tries by Rochester were answered by another penalty from Elmitt. The half-time score of 9-9 left the School supporters scarcely daring to hope. But a kick ahead by Parker led to another try by Elmitt, who then added another penalty. Macdonald broke away to score a good try which Elmitt converted. History had indeed been written, but the victory seemed rather hollow against such a weak Rochester side. Team : C. C. Higgins ; W. R. Chamberlain, M. A. Elmitt, A. J. Parker, R. B. L. Hill ; H. N. Macdonald, J. A. Harrison ; N. L. Sarony, P. G. F. Norwood, D. M. Masham, A. 0. S. Horne, A. W. Jones, R. A. Selby, F. D. de B. Hovel!, E. G. Capon.
School v. Dover College Played at home on Saturday, November 16, and lost by 3 pts. to 6. Dover came with a rather better record than in previous years and certainly seemed more confident than usual. Their forwards were taller, but their advantage in the line-outs was balanced by some good shoving in the School scrum. Metaphorically speaking, Elmitt had left his kicking boots at Rochester ; he missed two penalties, but partially atoned for it by a try. But again the School let up and the Dover wing scored after a break-through in the line-out. Mid-way through the second half, a Dover forward forced his way through some poor tackling to score. With Sutton pressing hard in the closing minutes it was sheer agony to see two penalties missed. Poor tactical sense
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frittered away more chances when two other penalties were kicked into touch instead of the kick and follow being exploited, and we were still 3 points down at the end. Team : A. C. B. Lister ; W. R. Chamberlain, M. A. Elmitt, A. J. Parker, R. B. L. Hill ; H. N. Macdonald, J. A. Harrison ; N. L. Sarony, R. J. Pierce, P. G. F. Norwood, J. H. Goodsell, A. W. Jones, F. D. de B. Hove!!, B. It. Bartlett, D. M. Masham.
School v. H.M.S. Worcester Played at home on Saturday, November 23, and won by 13 pts. to 3. The opening play showed glaring weaknesses on both sides, but the School forwards gradually realised that there was no reason why they shouldn't score and gave the backs plenty of chances. However, at half-time the score was still 0-0. In the second half the School woke up. Parker, who played really well, made an opening for Chamberlain to score, and then Macdonald, with his only break in the match, passed to Parker, who forced his way over. Finally, in reply to a Worcester penalty goal, Elmitt broke through for Chamberlain to make the rounding of his man look remarkably easy. It was a pity that the halves were the weak part of the otherwise much improved back division. Team : A. C. B. Lister ; W. R. Chamberlain, M. A. Elmitt, A. J. Parker, R. B. L. Hi!!; H. N. Macdonald, J. A. Harrison ; N. L. Sarony, R. J. Pierce, D. M. Masham, I. H. Goodsell, A. W. Jones, It. A. Selby, F. D. de B. Hovell, E. G. Capon.
School v. Cranbrook Played at home, on November 27, and drawn 6-6. With the recent improvement of the School side, this promised to be a firstrate match ; and so it turned out to be. The first ten minutes were all Cranbrook. A tall forward broke through our line-out
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to score wide out and then the Cranbrook edition of Eltringham dummied his way brilliantly through the whole side. Fortunately, neither try was converted. From this moment it was all Sutton until half-time. Somehow Cranbrook withstood some fierce pressure until Elmitt kicked a penalty, and then after a good kick ahead by Macdonald, there was a scramble which resulted in a try by Chamberlain. Although the half-time score was the final score, the second half was full of thrills. Time and again the School thrusts were held just short of the line. Chamberlain was knocked into the corner flag and in the gathering dusk anything might have happened, but the Cranbrook defence held out. Team : A. C. B. Lister ; W. R. Chamberlain, M. A. Elmitt, A. J. Parker, R. B. L. Hill ; H. N. Macdonald, J. A. Harrison ; N. L. Sarony, It. J. Pierce, 1). M. 111.asham ; J. It Goodsell, A. W. Jones ; R. A. Selby, F. I). de B. Hovel!, E. G. Capon.
School v. St. Lawrence College
Played at St. Lawrence on Saturday, November 30, and won by 10 pts. to 9. This match proved a fine ending to the season's School matches. It was fortunate indeed that Chamberlain was able to score both his tries (converted by Elmitt) before his injury. Thereafter the whole side is to be congratulated on keeping their opponents out, despite every trial and trick, with the fourteen men. Team : A. C. B. Lister ; W. R. Chamberlain, H. A. Elmitt, A. J. Parker, R. B. L. Hill; H. N. Macdonald, J. A. Harrison ; N. L. Sarony, It. J. Pierce, I). N. M.asham, J. H. Goodsell, A. W. Jones, I). L. Snider, F. D. de B. Hovel!, E. G. Capon.
School v. Old Suttonians
Played on December 14, and won 33-11. After some quick scoring by the O.S. in which 11 pts. were added in almost as
many minutes, an easy victory seemed probable. Hough scored a blind-side try, Playfair came into the line from fullback to take the man over, and Grundy followed up and touched down after a miskick. But the School fought back well against wind and slope, and in the second half proceeded to run riot. Tries by Higgins and Macdonald, well converted by Elmitt, made the half-time score 11-10. In the second half nothing could control the keen following-up and hard pushing of the forwards or the spirited attacks of the backs. Further tries were scored by Hill (two), Pa ,-ker (two) and Macdonald, four being converted by Elmitt. Team : A. C. B. Lister ; C. C. Higgins, M. A. Elmitt, A. J. Parker, R. B. L. Hill; H. N. Macdonald, J. A. Harrison ; N. L. Sarony, R. J. Pierce, D. M. Masham, A. 0. S. Horne, A. W. Jones, D. L. Snider, F. B. de B. Novell, E. G. Capon.
The results of the matches of other teams may be read elsewhere. As can be seen, the 2nd XV improved after a poor start. The Under-16 XV also improved but there was not very much talent. The Under-15 XV had a very good season, only one match was lost, and that by a very small margin. Several players are very promising, notably Djavadi and Downing of the forwards, and Archer, Macdonald, Pieston and Goalen of the outsides. The Under-14 XV had a mixed season.
House Matches Westminster v. Lambe's
Played on B.M. on Wednesday, November 13, and won by Westminster by a penalty goal and two tries (9 pts.) to nil. From the start Westminster gained a footing in the Lambe's half, from which position a score ought to have resulted.
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THE SUTTONIAN Lambe's made several break-throughs into the Westminster half but seldom looked like scoring. At half-time there was still no score and anything could happen. Just after the resumption, however, Westminster went ahead with a penalty drop-goal. Soon afterwards they scored a try after pressing hard for some time, and ten minutes later, in spite of some promising attacks by Lambe's, the final try was scored. Teams : Westminster : C. C. Higgins ; T. E. Morgan, H. N. Macdonald, R. B. L. Hill, D. Diskul ; J. C. Jones, T. J. Archer ; J. C. Hardy, P. It. Paris, K. J. Downing, R. Lynn, K. P. Tonge, T. G. McCarthy, G. P. Hex, D. L. Snider. Lambe's : S. D. Biggs; R. E. Mardell, P. J. Brown, C. M. Quinton, R. A. F. Seymour ; C. R. A. Welch, E. G. Capon ; A. M. David, P. J. Coulson, J. H. Goodsell, B. P. Marsh, F. D. de B. Hovel!, D. J. F. Godden, D. M. Haynes, M. A. Palmer.
St. Margaret's v. Founder's Played on B.M. on Wednesday, November 13, and won by St. Margaret's by a penalty goal and a try (6 pts.) to a goal (5 pts.). Although St. Margaret's were potentially the better side, too much kicking ahead by their backs and good tackling by Founder's, especially Parker, reduced the disparity between the two teams. Neither side had any real advantage in the scrum and the forward play was scrappy. St. Margaret's score came from a penalty, kicked by Elmitt, and a try, which was the result of a good forward rush. In the last minute, Parker broke through to score a try near the corner flag, which was well converted by Wilmshurst. Teams : St. Margaret's : R. C. Goalen ; W. R. Chamberlain, M. A. Elmitt, P. J. Knight, B. D. H. Preston ; K. R. Gilham, A. E. Ruffell ; N. L. Sarony, It. J. Pierce, A. Djavadi, A. W. Jones, R. IL Palmer, R. G. Elliot-Smith, J. W. Power, D. M. Masham.
Founder's : R. M. Smith ; I. C. Sibley, T. B. Tribe, A. J. Parker, F. E. St. G. Halton ; A. C. B. Lister, J. A. Harrison, A. T. G. Smith, P. G. F. Norwood, N. F. Lemon, A. 0. S. Horne, B. R. Bartlett, P. Charlton, K. Wilmshurst, C. Walter.
Westminster v. St. Margaret's Played on B.M.2 on Wednesday, November 20, and won by St. Margaret's by two goals and five tries (25 pts.) to one goal (5 pts.). Westminster started off well by scoring their only try immediately after the kick-off. Although at a difficult angle, it was converted with a good kick by Hardy. For a while it looked as if Westminster were holding the rather stronger opposition, but once St. Margaret's had scored their first two tries, making the score 6-5 they were on the attack most of the time. Thereafter, the St. Margaret's threequarters, in particular Elmitt and Chamberlain, proved too strong for Westminster, and the remaining five tries followed at regular intervals. Teams : Westminster : C. C. Higgins ; S. A. S. Hill, P. M. Girard, H. N. Macdonald, R. B. L. Hill ; B. Macdonald, T. J. Archer ; J. C. Hardy, P. R. Paris, K. J. Downing, R. Lynn, K. P. Tonge, T. G. McCarthy, 0. P. Hex, D. L. Snider. St. Margaret's : R. C. Goalen ; W. R. Chamberlain, M. A. Elmitt, P. J. Knight, B. D. H. Preston ; K. R. Gilham, A. E. Ruffell ; N. L. Sarony, R. J. Pierce, A. Djavadi, A. W. Jones, R. H. Palmer, It. G. Elliot-Smith, F. W. Power, D. M. Mashani.
Club Match Results Oct. 19 V. London Scottish B. Home. Lost 6-12. Oct. 26 V. Wasps. Home. Lost 3-26.
2nd XV Results Oct. 16 v. Dover College. Away. Lost 3-9. Oct. 19 v. London Scottish C. Home. Lost 3-35. Oct. 23 v. King's School, Canterbury. Away. Lost 3-13. Oct. 26 r. Wasps. Home. Lost 0-31. Nov. 2 v. Sevenoaks School. Home. Lost 13-16. Nov. 6 v. Cranbrook School. Away. Lost 10-13. Nov. 9 r. King's School, Rochester. Away. Won 26-0. Nov. 23 v. H.M.S. Worcester. Home. Won 17-8. Nov. 27 r. Cranbrook School. Home. Won 31-0. Nov. 30 v. St. Lawrence College. Away. Lost 3-35. Dec. 15 v. 0.S. Home. Lost 3-39.
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Oct. 17 v. King's School, Canterbury, Tinder-16 XV. Home. Lost 3-9. Oct. 23 v. Eastbourne College Under-16 XV. Home. Lost 0-27. Oct. 30 v. King's School, Rochester, Under-16 XV. Away. Won 11-9. Nov. 2 V. Sevenoaks School Under-16 XV. Away. Lost 0-44. Nov. 16 v. Dover College Under-16 XV. Home. Drawn 3-3. Nov. 30 v. St. Lawrence College Under-16 XV. Home. Lost 17-23.
Under-I5 XV Oct. 16 V. Dover College Under-15 XV. Away. Won 6-0. Oct. 19 V. Tonbridge School Under-15 XV. Away. Drawn 14-14. Oct. 23 V. Eastbourne College Under-15 XV. Away. Won 8-0. Oct. 26 V. King's School, Canterbury, Under-15 XV. Away. Won 8-0. Nov. 2 V. Sevenoaks School Under-15 XV. Away. Lost 3-6. Nov. 6 V. Cranbrook School Under-15 XV. Home. Won 43-0. Nov. 9 V. King's School Rochester Under-15 XV. Home. Won 54-0. Nov. 30 V. St. Lawrence College Under-15 XV. Home. Won 15-8. Dec. 11 V. Cranbrook School Under-15. Away. Won 8-3.
Under-I4 XV Oct. 23 V. Eastbourne College Under-14 XV. Away. Lost 3-19. Oct. 26 V. King's School, Canterbury, Under-14 XV. Away. Lost 0-9. Oct. 30 V. King's School, Rochester, Under-14 XV. Away. Won 8-6. Nov. 2 V. Sevenoaks School Under-14 XV. Away. Lost 9-21. Nov. 9 V. King's School, Rochester, Under-14 XV. Home. Lost 9-11.
Fives School v. 0.S., played on Sunday, December 15. Result : School lost by 15 pts. (119-131).
O.S. Notes The following cutting appeared in the Daily Telegraph on November 26 :— " This week Mr. Terence Cuneo (0.S. 1922), the Molesey artist, began work on another of the paintings of great occasions for which he has established a considerable reputation.
He was commissioned by Lloyd's to record the historic scene when on Thursday the Queen Mother accompanied by Princess Margaret opened their new building in the City. A special platform was built for him against one of the marble pillars in the vast underwriting room, where 3,000 guests were accommodated. There he sat throughout the ceremony, making sketches and notes from which he will work on a canvas 7 feet long by 5 feet deep—a vast task which will entail thirty or more detailed portraits of the principals in the ceremony. This is Mr. Cuneo's third commission for Lloyd's—the last recorded the stonelaying of the new building by the Queen. Another royal occasion for which Mr. Cuneo was commissioned was the departure of the Queen and Prince Philip from Hull for their visit to Denmark. He has almost completed the 6-foot canvas and on Wednesday was granted sittings by the Queen and Prince Philip for their portraits in the picture, which is to be presented to the City of Hull." Air Vice-Marshal M. L. Heath, C.B., O.B.E. (1926), is Cmdr. British Forces in the Arabian peninsular—which includes land, sea, and air forces in the Persian Gulf and Arabia and the Air Forces in East Africa. He is the first holder of this new and important Command. C. D. Gerty (1955) has been commissioned in the Royal Navy and is at present serving in H.M.S. Ark Royal. He has just returned from a cruise in the Mediterranean stopping at Lisbon on the route home. There, his ship's team played several games of Rugger,
THE SUTTONIAN including one match v. University of Portugal in a temperature of 70° F. As they drank port after the match one assumes that the Ark Royal team is pretty well trained. Gerty is now back in Devonport but regrets that he will not be at the 0.5. v. School Match in December owing to exercises in the North Sea. T. G. Booer (1952) is now working as an Economist with Unilever, Ltd., London. A. J. Cruttenden (1957) is doing national service in the Royal Sussex Regt., and finds life in the army quite fun if you don't take it too seriously. He seems to have neglected running for rugger for the moment. C. H. Sloan (1944) has returned from the Rocket Range at Woomera and is now stationed in U.K. M. B. Toler (1952) is doing his national service in R.E.M.E. at Blandford, Dorset. R. C. H. Sheridan (1957) is in the R.A. at Oswestry. R. F. Budd (1952) has returned to Cambridge on an overseas civil service course, prior to going to Tanganyika, where, presumably, his Russian studies will stand him in good stead. R. T. Blake (1953) has told us that since he left School and went to another school in Cornwall be has played for Cornwall County Schoolboys. He is now working in Stoke-on-Trent. J. P. Wallis (1957) is now at a Flying School at Andover. He has a "private pilot's licence and is hoping eventually to obtain a " commercial " one. C. R. G. Shaw (1955), Clare, M. D. G. Grundy (1955), Queen's, A. H. W. Jones (1956), Sidney Sussex, and R. F. Budd (1952), St. John's, are among 0.5. at Cambridge. "
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J. M. Wilcockson (1955), P. N. Goddard (1956), W. E. Ellis (1956) and J. H. Booth (1956) are at Mons Officer Cadet School in various stages of being commissioned. A. J. Slee (1951) has left Welbeck College and is now at R.M.A. Sandhurst where he is studying military engineering. He hopes to get a place among the few R.E. officers who complete their training at Cambridge. Meanwhile he is playing rugger for the R.M.A. Second XV and appears to be enjoying life thoroughly despite " severe " discipline, nights in trenches, and membership of the R.M.A. Choir. R. A. Griffin (1955) is now living at 168 Croydon Road, Caterham., and is "on trial," or should it be " on test," before taking articles with a firm of Chartered Accountants. G. A. Calver (1937) writes from Arabia. He says that on one of his tours he met J. P. Tripp (1938), who is with H. B. M.'s Political Agent for the Trucial Coast and lives at Dubai. A. C. Wright (1951) is back in U.K. from the Seychelles. He is recovering from a serious accident in the island and it was thought best to let him recuperate in Britain. He hopes to visit the School this term. Incidentally, he should be pointed out as a model 0.5. correspondent, since he lets us know about once a year what he has been doing. Other O.S. please note. (E. A. C.) Canon A. R. Vidler (1917), who is Dean of King's College, Cambridge, appeared in "Meeting Point" on B.B.C. Television on Sunday, November 17. G. G. Gianetti (1920) is Dean and Registrar of the Imperial College of Tropical Agriculture in Trinidad—the only place in the Commonwealth which trains men for the Colonial Agricultural
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Service. There were graduates last year from eighteen different universities in the Commonwealth including Great Britain. He has seen the College grow from its start to last year's record number of students (106). His brother, U. R. (1920), is still teaching at Cranbrook, and we see him from time to time when our teams visit his school. M. Candy (1952) has graduated from the Imperial College of Science with second-class honours in Engineering. He is also an associate of the City and Guilds of London Institute. He is at present serving a two-year graduate apprenticeship with the Engineering Division of the B.B.C. He has also been elected to the Magic Circle—so presumably has his hands full. In his letter he gave news of a number of other O.S. he has met recently, among them :— P. Lines (1952), who has served his apprenticeship in heating and ventilating engineering, is due to enter the army in January. M. G. Earp (1951) is at the College of Estate Management, London University. J. B. Miles (1951) has served his apprenticeship with Vauxhall Motors and is now in R.E.M.E. at Blandford. P. C. Turner (1939) has a Commission in the Fleet Air Arm as an observer and photographic specialist. G. R. A. Harvey (1952) is out of the R.A.F. and is hoping to get a post in Uganda with the Crown Agents, where he can put into practice his farming theory learned at Seale-Hayne College. R. M. Biggs (1954) has been demobilised and has returned to banking. We thank Candy very much for this information. Perhaps it would serve as an example to other O.S.
J. C. Swift (1955) has now left H.M.S. Conwayand joined the Shell-Mex B.P. fleet as a cadet apprentice ; he is in the tanker British Pioneer, and his first journey was to America, and thence to various Mediterranean ports. We heard from Algiers. He appears to be quite comfortable and very enthusiastic in his new job. G. L. Jones (1948) has emigrated to British Columbia. He is in touch with D. J. Rowlandson (1948). M. J. Gordon-Smith (1957) is working as an apprentice with the heating and ventilating firm Comyn Ching & Co. (London), Ltd. F. W. P. Bentley (1950) has returned from British Borneo, and will be in England until the end of February, when he is due to take up an appointment with the Shell Company of Aden. D. J. Prior (1951) is now serving a three-year commission in R.E.M.E. and his address is 2nd Lieut. D. J. Prior, R.E.M.E., Officers' Mess, Hong Kong Signal Regiment, Murray Barracks, Hong Kong, B.A.P.O.I. Births JAMES.—To Joan, wife of R. A. James, M.C. (1933), in June, 1957, a second son, Andrew Paul—another grandson for T. M. James, Master and Headmaster 1913 to 1950. Deaths SANDERS.—On August 13, 1957, J. B. Sanders (1949). SMITH.---On May 24, 1957, S. M. Smith (1887), one of our oldest 0.5. CLARKE.—In the Summer, 1957, S. L. Clarke (1905). CHRISTOPHER. T. H. Christopher (1894).
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Marriages AISHER–REECE-JONES.—On September 12, 1957, at Limpsfield, Surrey, Trevor J. Aisher (1954) to Anne Rosina Judie Reece-Jones. GOODCHILD–HANCE.—On October 4, 1957, at Chelmsford, Winton J. Goodchild (1953) to Audrey Rosemary Hance. SHOVE–BOND.—On November 16, 1957, at Chislehurst, John Shove (1945) to Hilary Milnes Bond. TAYLOR–GORDON.—On July 6, 1957, at Wadhurst, Michael G. Taylor (1947) to Hazel Mary Gordon. WILCOCKSON–DAWBORN.--On July 27, 1957, at Crawley, Ian Wilcockson (1951) to Susan Dawborn.
O.S.A. Dinner The Sixty-ninth Annual General Meeting and Dinner were held at the City Livery Club, Blackfriars Embankment, E.C.4, on Monday, April 29, 1957. In opening the meeting, the Chairman referred to the sudden death of Robert Kay who had been the mainstay of the Association for so long, and under whose guiding hand the membership had grown to well over a thousand. Members stood in silence as a mark of sympathy. The Accounts for the year ended December 31, 1956, were received and adopted, and the retiring Officers were re-elected with the exception of the Treasurer and Dinner Secretary. These positions were filled by M. H. B. Jones (1945) and I. F. Kay (1941). M. J. Bartlett (1954) was elected to fill the vacancy on the Committee, and P. S. Morrish (1943) was elected Chairman of the Dinner for 1958. The Chairman of the Dinner was R. Lillico (1917), who for so many years
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has organised the Annual Dinner with outstanding success. R. D. Wickham (1918) effectively proposed the Chairman's health, and Lillico replied in a reminiscent and amusing speech. Before this, the Head of the School, R. C. H. Sheridan, had proposed the toast of the School, and the Headmaster, in replying, had given us an account of things past and present and a glimpse of things to come. The numbers attending were considerably greater than usual—presumably because of the changed venue. This change was an improvement in every respect except one—the bar was not open after dinner. The Committee confidently expects that this defect will be remedied next year—if necessary by a further change of venue. The following were present or accepted invitations to the Dinner :— R. Lillico (1917), Chairman of the Dinner, G. A. Thesiger, Chairman of the Governors, Sir George Jesse11 (Governor), Major A. S. Gurling (Clerk to the Governors), H. D. Haslewoocl (President), A. F. S. Cotton (Chairman), C. R. Evers (Headmaster), R. C. H. Sheridan (Head of School), D. K. Case, P. Andrews, J. S. Andrews, S. G. E. Allnutt, P. V. Apthorp, G. E. L. Baker, P. 0. Barnett, R. K. Barr, E. V. Beaton, C. A. Beavon, N. P. Bentley, C. C. Birch, W. H. Blaxland, P. M. R. Booer, T. G. Booer, S. P. Briggs, M. Brill, P. J. Brill, R. B. Brockhurst, B. W. Burrell, M. St. J. Candy, D. J. Capon, L. E. Carden, C. M. Carter, G. W. B. Cawthorne, E. W. E. Chapman, F. F. Clark, N. J. B. Cooper, I. G. Cottle, A. Craven, E. A. Craven, A. F. Crowhurst, J. C. Cotton, B. Champion, N. I. D'Albertanson, P. Davison, E. P. Day, R. L. Day, G. L. Densham, E. G. Dixon, J. F. Dixon, J. P. Downes, B. S. Downhard, M. A. Earp, R. .T. Edmonds, P. A. Fairley, B. J. Farmer, E. J. W. Farmer, K. Field, K. G. Filmer, R. N. Filmer, W. R. Filmer, J. H. Fitt, 0. R. F. Fulljames, R. E. G. Fulljames, C. N. FrereSmith, J. P. Gleave, P. Grafton, J. H. Gray, R. A. Griffin, B. E. Hale, G. T. Hardy, L. N. Harvey, G. H. Henry, E. A. F. Hewitt, J. K. Hewitt, A. W. Higgins, J. F. Higgins, N. M. Hills, P. J. Hills, C. R. Hodgson, G. R. Hodgson,
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M. A. Holford, D. E. Holland, F. H. Hunt, G. R. Hunt, H. R. Holness, P. J. T. Herbert, T. M. Jenkins, J. C. Johnson, K. D. Johnson, I. F. Kay, K. W. King, N. R. Lee, J. Lewis, R. A. Light, N. K. Lillie°, P. A. Long, A. J. Longden, B. C. Masson, D. J. Meyrick, H. P. Miller, P. S. Morrish, J. Morrish, A. Neatle, P. Neate, J. R. Newman, R. M. North, F. L. Nunn, A. J. Ormiston, J. S. Payn, C. Pember, D. J. Piper, R. 0. Porter, I. F. Poulton, C. S. Powell, J. W. Powell, I). S. Prentice, N. J. Procktor, J. B. Pugh, A. E. Perkins, R. T. Reeves, R. M. Richardson, A. M. E. Ripper, P. W. H. Roffey, R. L. Rowett, D. G. Scott, J. A. Sheridan, H. E. Solomon, R. Y. Stevens, E. P. Streatfield, P. J. Stubblefield, R. G. Stubblefield, D. J. Swift, J. C. Swift, J. W. Skinner, A. R. Tanner, R. E. Tapping, G. H. Taylor, 0. L. Thornhill, D. M. Traherne, A. A. G. Trimming, P. C. Turner, H. E. Ward, I. R. M. Wheatley, R. D. Wickham, C. P. P. Wiggins, I. N. Wileockson, J. H. Wilsher. E. S. Windwood, A. E. Wintle.
Old Suttonian Cricket Week, 1957 As far as success goes, 1957 could be rated as a poor season. However, it was good fun despite our lack of success. Rain on the Sunday, August 11, meant that the only visit to the cricket ground was in order to eat our lunch, although some of us enjoyed our annual fives game with the O.M.T. Our first two games, v. Marden and Cranbrook Lynxes, were both lost, and against Bluemantles, on the Wednesday, the only use for the pavilion was as a restaurant. We recovered slightly on Thursday against the Queen's Own, when Hearn made a good 100 for us and we were able to declare. However, damp and drizzle set in about tea-time and the game was finally abandoned. Against Ashford we gained our only victory of the season. Hanworth (50), Hearn and Craven made some runs, while the latter and Fenton spun out
Ashford for less than 100. The match against the Village was lost by 35 runs, due mainly to a fine bowling effort by P. Jordan, who, after playing for us all week, transferred to the other side and enjoyed himself to the tune of 7 wickets for 34 runs. In our last game, against Dragons, our visitors avenged two previous defeats —we won't dwell upon the actual margin of victory. Although not entirely a successful year, twenty-three different players each got some cricket, and we had our usual fun on and off the field ; it is difficult to recall a noisier week. We had our adventures too—or could have had, if we'd dared to ride more than once in a maroon-coloured Hillman. We say "Thank you" once again to George Stenning, Mrs. Genn and all others who help us at this time, and also to the Headmaster and the School for putting the place at our disposal for another week. For the information of anyone interested in coming again, or starting the habit, next year's week will be from Sunday, August 10, to Sunday, August 17, 1958. Please write to E. A. Craven at the School in good time if you want to join us.
O.S. Golfing Society The Autumn Meeting was held at Knole Park Golf Club on Sunday, October 27. Present at the Meeting were Messrs. Douglas, Epps, P. Grafton, Gulland, A. M. James, A. Martin, R. Martin, P. Morrish, Penman, Reynolds, Sheridan and Trimming. There was only a morning Stableford Competition this year and this was won by Alan Trimming with a score of 31i,
THE SUTTONIAN runners up being Bob Martin and Graham Penman with 31. The day was fine and sunny and the course delightful. After lunch, the Society held its first business meeting at which Leslie Mastm Apps was elected President for the ensuing three years. Alan Martin was elected Captain for 1957-58. Various other matters concerning the future of the Society were dealt with. It was unanimously agreed that all members should pay an annual subscription of half a guinea. Boys on leaving school will be eligible for a reduced payment of 5s. It was felt that, with the prospects of a team being entered in the Halford Hewitt Cup, funds should be raised without delay. The Spring Meeting will be held at Bearsted on Sunday, May 12, 1958, when there will be the usual Stableford Round in the morning for the Morrish Cup and a four-ball Bogey Competition for the President's Mashie. Again this year we hope to be joined by members of the School in the afternoon. Members' wives are always welcome at any of these meetings and further details of this meeting and other Society matches are obtainable from Peter Morrish, Little Portobello, Brenchley.
Old Suttonian Conjurors The reunion this year was held during the week of the Magic Circle's Annual Festival of Magic (tenth year) at the Scala Theatre, London. This was earlier than usual—our last reunion being in February of this year—and on October 19 we attended the evening performance, for which there was, it is understood, a full house. The bill included famous
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international artistes, among whom were Helaug, from France, and Milbourne Christopher, star of American Colour Television. This was preceded by dinner at the Chicken Inn, Leicester Square—except for R. M. Biggs (1951) and lady. Others attending were A. D. C. Turner (1948), J. A. Dungay (1955) and M. St. J. Candy (1952). M. A. Holford (1954) was unfortunately indisposed. J. B. Miles (1951) was a non-magical guest. We were very pleased that the Revd. J. E. C. Nicholl, the President, and five of the members of the School Conjuring Club, Messrs. Allwood, Kojecky, Maddieson, Murrells and Scott, were present on the occasion.
Winter Sports Holiday I am organising the London University Ski Club's winter sports party to Obergurgl in Austria this year. The dates are from March 30 to April 13, and the place where the party will be staying, Obergurgl, is regarded as one of the finest ski-ing resorts in Austria. It would be good to have some Old Suttonians and friends, or even those at the School, on the party. All those interested should contact me as soon as possible, as numbers are naturally limited, for further details. (Membership of London University is not necessary ; the only qualification to join the party is the wish to have a first-class time !) Enquiries should be sent to :— J. Andrews, " Mountfort," Shire Lane, Chorley Wood, Herts.
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Correspondence O.S. Golfing Society, Hon. Sec. : P. S. Morrisb, Little Portobello, Brenchley, Kent. November 12, 1957. The Editor, The Suttonian.
Dear Sir, The Golfing Society was started just over ten years ago with the object of entering a team in the Halford Hewitt Cup at the earliest opportunity. When we started we had five members, and to-day we have a membership of between thirty-five and forty Old Boys who attend our meetings when able to do so. The object of the Society is still as it was ten years ago, but we feel that there are still many Old Boys who play golf who have not been to one of these meetings, and it is to these people that we appeal for support. We will only achieve entry standard when we have sufficient good players to ensure that our team would put up a worthwhile performance against other schools. The Committee realises how difficult it is for many members to attend meetings owing to travelling distances, and is willing to hold meetings anywhere where a reasonable attendance is certain. It has been suggested that we should hold a week-end meeting at, say, Sandwich, during which a selected team would also be playing a match against another school. We would like to know whether this would have any support, and I would, therefore, ask you if you
play golf to let me have your views on this and any other matters relevant to the future well-being of the Society. Yours faithfully, P. S. MORRISH.
Stop Press Old Suttonians' Dinner, 1958
Arrangements have been made for the 1958 Dinner to be held on Wednesday, April 30, at the City Livery Club, Blackfriars Embankment, London, E.C.4. Application for an extension of licensing hours will be applied for this year, and it is hoped that as many members as possible will book this date. School Holiday Parties, 1958 LAKES.—There will be a party going
to the Lake District for a walking and climbing holiday during the Easter Holidays. Provisional dates : April 16-23. SWITZERLAND.—There will probably be a Swiss Holiday Party (17 days) during the Summer Holidays, staying one week at Beckenried on Lake Lucerne, and one week at Wilderswil near Interlaken in the Bernese Oberland. Provisional dates : August 26—September 11. Membership of these parties is open to all who would welcome informal holidays of this kind : members of the School, Old Boys, relations and friends. So that provisional reservations can be made, will any who are interested please communicate with N. P. Bentley at the School.