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Editorial ..
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School Officials
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School Notes
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Awards ..
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Valete/Salvete
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Our Contemporaries
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Chapel Notes
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The Library
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Lectures ..
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Society Notes
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Original Contributions
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Hunting Society ..
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C.C.F. Notes
Staff and Saturday Society Plays
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House Music Competition
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Ashford Dance ..
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Sixth Form Conference . .
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Hockey ..
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Cross-Country
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Baton Race
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Fives
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Fencing
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O.S. Notes
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Births, Marriages, Deaths Sister Parkes
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George Stenning
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O.S. Week-end .. Swiss Holiday, 1958
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Oxford and Cambridge Dinner ..
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Friends of Sutton Valence School
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Late News
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THE SUTTON IAN LENT TERM 1958
No. 5 of Volume XXIX
Editorial "
of all trades or master of one " ? Is it possible to-day to aim for both ? J ACK The emphasis in present-day education is moving further and further towards
specialisation. On reaching the Sixth Form, we study two, three, or in rare cases four subjects of our choice. At University, these are cut down to one or two. The intention, obviously, is for the student to know all there is to know about one particular field of study, and when this is achieved, broadly speaking, a man is presumed to be fully educated. Yet isn't it true that many people, supposedly educated, leave school with only a very limited range of knowledge ? How many Arts students, studying Languages, English, History or Geography, leave school and are not acquainted with even the basic principles of Science and the scientific way of thinking 2 How many do not know what a transformer is, or how a wireless set works—elementary practical Science, of which surely everyone nowadays should have some idea ? Such things are just not presented to the Arts student at all. On the Science side, much has been done by way of providing extra English, Art and Scripture, and a Current Affairs period for the whole Sixth Form. Wouldn't it be possible to have parallel courses in Elementary Science and Biology for Arts students ? A concession to this idea is made in the provision of " General Study" periods in the Lower Sixth, but unfortunately, far from considering these periods as an important part of their general education, many sixth-formers regard them as an intrusion into the time-table which must be endured once or twice a week. This attitude results, of course, from the fact that, if the sixth-former puts as much energy into his specialised syllabus as he should, he will find he has little enough leisure to devote to interests outside his work. He hesitates to pick up a long novel, because he knows that if he works instead of reading he will have less work to catch up on later. It is for this reason that he should welcome these extra periods and take full advantage of the few which are available ; voluntary out-of-school activities like Club and Society functions do not prove sufficient, because they are supported only by those who would be interested anyway. Perhaps we should remember, when we prepare for the " boredom " and " waste of time " of yet another general period, that it is of no profit to leave school crammed with facts, theories and forninlie, if at the same time we are to be narrow-minded or unpractical.
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Head of the School : F. D. de B. Hove11 School Prefects :
H. N. Macdonald N. F. Lemon P. M. Girard
N. L. Sarony A. C. B. Lister C. M. Quinton
House Prefects : St. Margaret's : Westminster :
W. R. Chamberlain G. D. Cottle M. A. Elmitt D. Diskul K. R. Gilham G. P. Hex P. J. Knight R. B. L. Hill R. H. Palmer T. G. McCarthy A. E. Ruffell P. R. Paris D. L. Snider R. T. Evans Lambe' s :
Founder' s :
S. D. Biggs E. G. Capon J. H. Goodsell D. M. Haynes B. P. Marsh
J. A. Harrison A. J. Parker P. L. Selfe
Sports Committee :
The Headmaster (President) E. A. Craven, Esq. (Chairman) F. D. de B. Hovell (Hon. Secretary) The Revd. M. A. Elmitt J. E. C. Nicholl P. L. Selfe P. S. W. H. N. Macdonald MacIlwaine, Esq. D. A. Simmons, Esq. Hockey :
P. L. Selfe (Captain) C. R. A. Welch (Hon. Sec.) Gross-Country :
K. R. Gilhain (Captain) Fives.
P. M. Girard (Captain) Shooting :
G. H. Wall (Captain) S. D. Biggs (Hon. Sec.)
Library Committee :
The Headmaster (President) L. N. Harvey (Librarian) W. H. T. Willcox (Hon. Sec.) P. G. F. Norwood B. P. Marsh P. M. Girard G. D. Cottle P. Ashley-Smith M. A. Elmitt Suttonian Committee : P. M. Girard (Editor)
H. N. Macdonald G. D. Cottle N. L. Sarony
B. P. Marsh F. I). de B. Hovell W. H. T. Willcox
School Notes
At a meeting of the Sports Committee on February 6, the following elections were made :— A. C. B. Lister to be Captain of Cricket. J. C. Hardy to be Hon. Secretary of Rugger. It was also decided that in future the Cross-country Steeplechases would reinain compulsory on divisions " B " and " C," but become voluntary on division "A." Hockey Colours have been awarded to : M. A. Elmitt, J. A. Harrison, A. C. B. Lister, A. J. Parker, N. L. Sarony, P. G. F. Norwood, J. C. Hardy, A. T. G. Smith, C. R. A. Welch, P. R. Paris. Second XI Colours have been awarded to : A. 0. S. Home, F. E. St. G. Halton, J. W. Power. Under-16 XI Colours have been awarded to : R. A. F. Seymour, B. R. Pennington, N. C. Davies, J. E. Harvey, B. D. H. Preston, P. Bradley, J. D. Hackett, A. K. M. Bristow, D. G. F. Godden. Cross-country Colours have been awarded to : F. D. de B. Hovell, M. J. E. Butcher, T. E. Morgan, T. B. A. Hill, S. A. S. Hill, C. C. Higgins.
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Awards The following awards are announced :— A. W. Jones : An Open Exhibition in Maths and Physics at King's College, Cambridge. G. R. A. Argles : The Moxham Exhibition at Exeter College, Oxford.
Valete R. A. J. Davies (H. and St. M.-1953).— 1957, Bossom Prize for Spoken English ; Dramatic Society 1956 and 1957; House Drill Squad ; Hon. Sec. Music Society ; School Choir ; G.C.E. " 0 " Level 1957; Cert. "A."
Salvete LOWER IVA.—J. B. Fyson (H.) ; N. A. Mackenzie (M.). LOWER IVB.-R. D. Alexander (M.) ; N. R Collins (M.) ; P. B. Meyrick (L.) ; G. T. J. Oliver (L.). FORM III.-D. R. B. Lister (F.). FORM II.-D. J. Molyneux (H.).
Our Contemporaries The Editor acknowledges with thanks the receipt of the following, and apologises for any inadvertent errors or omissions : The Fettesian, School Tie, Lawrentian, Gresham, Rossallian, Roffensian,
Mill Hill Magazine, Cantuarian, Elizabethan, Tonbridgian, Chronicle, Cranbrookian, Dovorian, Aldenhamian, Blundellian, Edward Alleyn Magazine.
Chapel Notes We have welcomed the following preachers this term : The Bishop of Maidstone ; Canon N. M. G. Sharp, Rural Dean of Ashford ; the Revds. J. M. Stanton, of Tonbridge School, and H. Montefiore, Dean of Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge. Unfortunately, snow prevented the Revd. Canon R. Perfect, Headmaster of St. Lawrence College, Ramsgate, from coming. Collections have been taken for the Sutton Valence Parish Church, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, and the Church Missionary Society. Lenten addresses have been given on Tuesday mornings at Prayers by the Revd. N. Cave, of the King Street Congregational Church, Maidstone. The Confirmation Service next term will take place on Friday, June 13, at 11.30 a.m., and will be conducted by the Bishop of Maidstone.
The Library The following books have been pur. chased from the Library Fund :— " A Guide to Musical Acoustics," by H. Lowery ; "Pride and Prejudice," by Jane Austen ; "Emma," by Jane Austen ; "The White Peacock," by D. H. Lawrence ; " War and Peace," by Leo Tolstoy ; "The Pocket Guide to Wild Flowers," by D. McClintock and F. S. R. Fitter ; " The Last Chronicle of Barset," by Anthony Trollope ; " Erewhon," by Samuel Butler ; " (Seven) Famous Plays," by Henrik Ibsen ; "The Woodlanders," by Thomas Hardy ; "The Old Man and the Sea," by Ernest Hemingway ; "Under Milk Wood," by Dylan Thomas ; "Mrs. Dalloway," by Virginia Woolf ; "The Portrait of a Lady," by
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Henry James ; "The Expedition of Humphrey Clinker," by Tobias Smollett ; " Barchester Towers," by Anthony Trollope ; "A Sentimental Journey through France and Italy," by Laurence Sterne ; "The Warden," by Anthony Trollope ; "The Egoist," by George Meredith ; "Howard's End," by E. M. Forster; "Joseph Andrews," by H. Fielding ; "The Small House at Allington," by Anthony Trollope ; "Eight Famous Plays," by August Strindberg ; "Louis XIV at Versailles, by Andre Maurois ; "Early One Morning," by Dylan Thomas ;
"Sons and Lovers," by D. H. Lawrence ; "The Rainbow," by D. H. Lawrence ; "Far from the Madding Crowd," by Thomas Hardy ; "The Mayor of Casterbridge," by Thomas Hardy ; " The Waves," by Virginia Woolf ; English Historical Documents," ed. by D. C. Douglas.
The Library Committee acknowledge with thanks the gift from G. Pember (0.5.) of "Branch Lines," by 0. S. Nock.
Lectures N Saturday, January 25, the School and the Saturday Society were honoured by the visit of Sir Mortimer Wheeler, the well-known archaeologist. His lecture, entitled " Digging up the Past," was delivered wittily and informally, and gave everyone an idea of what modern archologists are achieving. His talk was accompanied by slides and followed by several extremely difficult questions which, if he was unwilling to answer them, he deftly avoided. Sidney Harrison, the renowned pianist and television personality, gave a recital to the school and to the Saturday Society on Saturday, February 8. He produced a simple and comprehensive history of dance music during the past 400 years, and illustrated this with several performances on the piano. Unfortunately he was unable to respond to the " encore " which was called at the end of the evening's entertainment. On Saturday, March 22, James Blades, Esq., gave a talk to the School and Saturday Society on " Orchestral Percussion Instrunients." He illustrated it with demonstrations on a wide selection of instruments ranging from a xylophone to a bass-drum, in one instance playing no less than three instruments at the same time. It appeared that everyone found Mr. Blades most entertaining and the evening was an obvious success.
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Society Notes CHRISTIAN UNION This term membership has been high and everyone has shown great enthusiasm for a new series of talks on Old Testament characters with reference to the eleventh chapter of Hebrews. We have welcomed four outside speakers whose subjects have ranged from our position as " fellow workers with God " to " holiday camps." Voluntary services continue to flourish on Thursday evenings. In the latter half of the term attendance has been unusually good because of the effect of Lent. LITERARY SOCIETY The Society has had a most successful term, duriÂťg the course of which the numbers have swelled to a maximum which, once reached, made it impossible to elect any more members. Now there is an appreciable number of members who are staying on next year and who will provide a firm core for the Society after the Summer Term.
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The highlight of our activities was the Original Contributions meeting, to which almost 80 per cent. of the members brought compositions of a high standard and a varied range. For some examples of what was produced readers should turn to the Original Contributions section in this magazine. If there are any Old Suttonians who were one-time members of the Society and who would be interested in meeting together one evening, in London, would they please contact the Hon. Secretary at the school. It is sincerely hoped that an " Old Suttonians' Literary Society" might come to fruition. THE SCIENCE SOCIETY Unfortunately, Saturday evening entertainments have restricted us to three meetings this term. On February 15, we had a showing of some films provided by the Esso Petroleum Company, dealing with lubrication, and the Fawley Oil Refinery. A week later, we saw some films about modernisation of the Railways, especially concerned with the diesel engine. Both meetings proved educational and entertaining. On March 8, we were pleased to welcome R. L. Chantrill, Esq., a director of B.T.H. He gave us a most interesting talk on exploitation for power, forestry and minerals in British Columbia. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the evening. Membership now stands at thirty-five. However, we would welcome newcomers. GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY The Saturday Society's extensive activities have forced us to curtail this term's programme. Nevertheless, our two talks provided both enjoyment and variety. P. R. Paris spoke to the Society on his native country, "Brazil," giving a comprehensive and enlightening account of the country's geographical and social importance. He stressed her economic potentiality, and the striking contrast in living standards throughout the country. For many of us it was a fascinating glimpse into a part of the world we know so little about. J. Ford, Esq., gave us a talk on "Norway," where he recently spent a holiday. He explained the difference in national atmosphere between the three Scandinavian countries, and made other comparisons. He recounted the impressions he gathered as he travelled through the country ; these ranged from H.E.P. Stations to American Tourists ! Possibly the most pleasing aspect of this term's activities has been the enthusiasm shown by many members in starting the various projects for our Speech Day Exhibition. The Society is very grateful to the President for his help and co-operation in getting started this valuable part of the year's programme. UPPER SCHOOL MODELLING SOCIETY The Society moved into new premises under the Sanatorium last term. The general trend in modelling has been towards control-line models. Mostly these have been scale models of World War II fighter aeroplanes. This term, diesel-powered boats have enjoyed a growing popularity, and many nautical experiments have been carried out on the swimming pool. Some free-flight models have been built and flown with increasing success. Naturally, the Society hopes to hold its annual exhibition on Speech Day.
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Owing to rehearsals and Exeats the Society has been unable to meet this Term so far. However, we hope to do so during the last two weeks, and to continue in full spate from the beginning of next term. THE CONJURING CLUB The highlight of this term has been a performance given to Ashford High School for Girls. Our activities this term have been directed, almost exclusively, to this project. This was our first attempt at a full-blooded two-hour show, and by all accounts it was quite a success. We have had two other shows, one at Marlborough House Preparatory School, and the other in the school itself. There is a possibility of yet two more before the end of term. An experiment was successfully carried out when we attempted a debate at one meeting ; consequently we are considering a further such debate. Our efforts henceforth will be channelled into preparation for Speech Day, when we hope to stage two shows instead of the customary one. This is facilitated by a new member, thus bringing our number up to seven. NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY This term has witnessed a revival of the N.H.S. Formerly, the society only functioned properly a few days before Speech Day, and this only to put on a show for the occasion. However, the American Exchange Student, D. Snider, has done a fair amount of Natural History study in the States, and his enthusiasm has helped to reinvigorate the Society. The winter months have prevented the Society from making practical studies, although we have done some practical observations of trees in the locality in order to compare any further developments in the Spring. We have had six meetings : two general, and two filmshows on wild-life. The other two took the form of lectures : one from the President and the other from Snider ; the topics were camouflage and American wild-life, respectively. The Society is grateful for both speeches which were interesting and entertaining. Next term we hope for an early start to what promises to be an interesting display for Speech Day.
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on a palm-beached coral island, a small, peaceful tribe of natives was about to elect a new chief. They carried out this vital ceremony very democratically, by voting between the candidates with shaven and unshaven twigs. When a new chief was made, a Vizier was chosen as his lieutenant, who was usually a close friend of his and always a very trusted and dignified man, NCE,
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In the late afternoon, beneath the waning sun, the tribe gathered together and a deep hush fell upon them whilst they waited for the medicine man to arrive, since he ruled over this meeting. The old chief, who was neither very fond nor sure of his important post, hoped ardently to be made Vizier if anyone was put in his place. For the old Vizier had died and, so it seemed to the chief, the place was open to him. But another man, a man called Herosh, had different plans, which he had nursed deep down in his heart. He was a man with very many friends, of whom many hoped to see him as Vizier. He himself wished to see his very able friend, Khaled, elected chief as he knew of Khaled's exceptional understanding and wisdom. And Khaled himself was greatly contented with this. When the medicine man had arrived, the old chief, as was the custom, ceremoniously asked for challengers to his authority. Khaled stood up, encouraged by Herosh, whose many friends had come to support Khaled, as this was the wish of Herosh. For though Khaled was the wiser, Herosh was the more popular, and was thus a man of strong influence. The tribe took sides, voting for Khaled with unshaven twigs, and for the old chief with shaven twigs. But Herosh had many friends and soon the old chief passed over his garland of office to Khaled. So Khaled thought : "I am chief, now I am happy and contented. I am now in authority, and I must think of others." And the old chief thought, a little bitterly : " Well, I am no longer chief, it is as I thought it would be. But it is plain, the new chief must have my wisdom to help him. I must not lose my dignity ; Khaled must not, cannot lose my aid. I must be made Vizier." And Herosh thought : "My work is done. I know Khaled, my dear friend, will be a good and wise chief. For my loving help he will make me Vizier. I shall help him in his duty, help him lead our people wisely ; I shall be dignified, and proud to be his friend." But once more the medicine man was on his feet, and was calling for men to stand if they wished to be considered as Vizier. The old chief rose to his feet and searched hopefully for support from Khaled, who was the friend of Herosh. And pity fired Khaled's heart and he thought : "It is I who have replaced the old chief ; I have cast him out. He will be sad if I do not let him be my Vizier. To fall from chief to nothing would cause him too much sorrow. And besides, I cannot lose his knowledge." Khaled's mind, filled with his own achievement, and steeped in pure compassion, had forgotten Herosh. He nodded to the chief, which meant on this sun-bleached island, that he would now support him in his efforts to be Vizier. Too late, too late it was when Herosh, still trusting his friend, rose to stand as Vizier. His hopes of thankfulness, reward and dignity had not yet disappeared. But the people had seen Khaled's nod and they knew they must support the wishes of their chief. Khaled's choice was the choice of the tribe, and, after the vote was taken, the old chief took his place beside the new. ,
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When Herosh saw this he was grieved. His smile was replaced by pain, his love for Khaled ebbed away like the waves upon the beach. Meanwhile Khaled was thinking : " I am chief now, what I did was right : 1 had to sacrifice something. Surely, Herosh will not care, he has many friends who will comfort him. If not, I can reward him with wealth. That will do." But Khaled was wrong ; Herosh did care. His heart choked him with disappointment ; he felt weakness . . . then resentment—an impelling wave of resentment. Suddenly the medicine man called for the ritual, and ceremonious singing and dancing of the evening celebrations which always followed important tribal events. Time passed . . . as dusk fell, and the red sun threw flames of colour across the heaving ocean, and as the lapping water on the silver sand, and the flowing heads of the palm trees slipped slowly into darkness, and as the noise of voices died into drunken sleep, so also died Herosh's love of peace. Stabbed now by the primitive fury of jealous resentment, he rose up in the night and swiftly and silently killed Khaled for his pity, and killed the old chief for his dignity. Each one had believed that his action was right ; and each one was right, for " right " does not exist. B. P. M. White Horses
THE sky is grey and the fading light Casts a few golden shafts on the yellow sand. Yet a restless, all-pervading sadness Hangs over the lonely strand. A turbid motion stirs the air— The days of idle peace are gone. I stand alone on the cliff-top heights And gaze at the sea in the setting sun. Fled are the laughter and colour and joy In the blissful heat and ease ; The bustle of salesmen selling their wares And the splash of the warm blue seas. The grass on the cliff-top sways in the wind, And the clouds race across the sky ; While again and again the waves break on the shore Uttering their mournful cry. Away out to sea I behold them As they leap from the crests of the waves, With heads aloft and foam far flung Behind them into the spray. Riding from out of the deep they come, Racing towards the shore To hang for a moment—flashing white— But only to fade and be seen no more.
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For all their finery, fire and grace They can only be broken in spray To dwindle, and die, upon the shore And return once more into the deep. Again, and again, in ceaseless motion The waves being dashed on the strand Resound like the loud and final moan In the tragedy of man. Are not we too, in moments of glory, Like the horses leaping the waves ? Yet we forget that man, like them, Is doomed to sink to the grave. Driven by a vast, eternal force We neither see nor understand, Our lives are ever held by fate Who sweeps us with his merciless hand. And what if we achieve great things ? Spray cannot turn the Ocean's ebb And the waves will ever sweep us onward Whatever has been done or said. The sky is grey ; the sea is cold And the wind, salt savoured, stings my face. Yet raising my eyes far out to the distant ocean There comes upon my soul a sense of peace. The crowd that lately thronged the beach Has faded with the turning year, Yet it seems the very desolation Enriches the prospect here. Far deeper than the cheerful laughter With its gay light-hearted sound, The sorrowful voice below me rises Bearing its eternal message to mankind. W. H. T. W. A Visit to Cambridge for Examinations HE graceful tower, the peaceful meadow and quad, the bicycle draped with flowing gown—the 5 p.m. train has stopped at Cambridge. It's raining. "Well, sir, you take the 101 to Woolworth's, cross the market, turn left, left again, right, then ask." It's still raining, the case gradually assumes the nature of lead, and in the dim, yellowy light of the lonely street lamp showing up glimpses of unconcerned Gothic and dingy, small shops, the porter's lodge is eventually reached. Two obliging gentlemen wearing bowler hats, surrounded by documents, files and notices in the cheery light of their office, draw yet another card from a box and allot rooms, "Thank you, sir."
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An early night ? The bed's not too bad anyway, and the water's hot, even if the gas fire's gone wrong and you've been locked out of your room once. After a bit of frustrating revision you give up in despair and retreat (or as is sometimes said, retire). A dark, cold quarter to eight in the far lee early morning is leaning callously against the curtains. A shuffle and a sharp knock is followed by It's quarter to eight, sir." " Thank you." More shuffling and footsteps running up the stairs. " Mabel, 'ave you seen my broom ? " The first paper wasn't as bad as it might have been and there's time before lunch to go to the shops and have a look round. It would be as well to get a little something for the evening. " How about a tin of coffee to start the term, sir ? " " Well, no thanks, I'm only up for exams." Armed with a scarf and an air that you know where you're going, you wander towards the river. The Backs" are quiet at mid-day. There's a chilly breeze and the sky's grey. The river moves slowly, rippled only by the small ducks and dabchicks ; in the foreground, the wispy silver birches ; beyond, the walls and roofs of the colleges, old, some of red bricks with bronze tinge, some of yellowy-grey-white stone. But here comes " Cambridge" walking down the straight, neat path—a meditative stroll, wearing black corduroys, a copious mauve sweater, an old brown jacket, a scruffy gown and ginger hair, completely untouched for at least three months. It's late in the afternoon ; the wind's blowing cold now, and the street lights shining out in the dusk herald another night. Just off the high street there are some quiet little roads. The houses are huddled together, their mellowed brick walls giving a cosy, independent atmosphere in the evening peace. Bicycles are propped up here and there despite notices forbidding them. The lights are coming on, matching the last glow in the West. But back among the shops still reigns the bustle and clatter. What about some coffee ? Twice round the block and still there isn't a decent place, but this one will do. Out of the long, narrow, smoky dimness glow a few gaudy-coloured lights to the accompaniment of suitable music, and there are a few small groups of people talking ; after a while, with a burnt tongue you wander back again to the now familiar rooms. Following supper, and a gruesome interview, you settle down in a comfortable armchair in front of a fire with a book, enwrapped by the stimulating feeling of being your own master. Thoughts wander back over the last couple of days and conjure up visions of what might come in the future years. Thoughts of the countless numbers who have experienced such events before and have begun to look forward to a new life out of the familiarity of School. And thoughts that similar exams will probably have to be experienced again in the not too distant future. P. G. F. N. Time's Debtors T'S the tired old cleaning woman, With dust in the cracks of her face ; Her bloodless lips tight pinched, And dirt in her hair leaves its trace. She borrows tomorrow to pay for today.
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It's the lonely old man in his garret, Friendless and mustily pallid ; His yellowed existence of newspapers ; Stale bread and cold chips. These are Time's debtors. "Yet who will pay for tomorrow ? Tomorrow will never repay The debt of the poor pauper people, Who squeeze from tomorrow Time's debt for today." N. L. S. Untitled Short Story
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examined them, dropped a sixpence and then two pennies into the slot machine. There was a whirr and a ticket was ejected into his waiting hand. He walked to the escalators, glad to be going home after work, a little tired and not minding, perhaps not caring, for the jostling people around him. The moving stairs brought the people down like a big conveyor belt. Stepping off the escalator he looked at the lighted sign above. Theobald knew the way well, but like most people he followed the arrows and was brought to the trains. The train moved in, the doors moved open, the people herded in and the train moved off. Theobald found himself in a corner. He was tired and would have liked to sit down. Searching for something to think of, he thought of himself going home. His wife would lightly kiss him and ask what sort of a day he had. He would reply : "Not too bad " ; and she would ask him if he was tired and he would say : "Not really." "Would you like to sit down and rest before dinner, though ? " she would ask, and he would answer : "Yes." Then there would be dinner and after dinner his wife would ask : "Will you have your coffee black or white, dear ? " He would answer : "Black, Mary. You know I always have coffee black and without sugar.: It was Tuesday ; there would be stewed fish. An advertisement with screaming colours snatched his eye. "Drink Finis for Extra Warmth," it said. It was Summer not so long ago, Theobald thought. Funny how it always seems Summer not so long ago. That Summer when he left school he was a young man with many dreams. His collars were well starched and he drank wine in the bath reading French Novels. His father seeing him with nothing to do asked him to help in his office for a week while the clerk was on holiday. Theobald went and helped in his father's office for a week, for another week and never left it. That Summer was very sunny. There was Carol. He never knew her well and, knowing he could have known her better, he thought of her a great deal. He thought of her in his office and at night when he could not get to sleep. There was a young man standing in front of him. It's strange, Theobald thought, how one thinks of a person as either young, middle-aged or old. An old man is old and you hardly ever think that he was young once. People changed all the time, growing older and older. Many years ago Theobald was young. He was young for many years, then, one day when shaving, he found that he was not young any more ; he was suddenly old.
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Theobald read all the other advertisements. He turned round to read those on the other side. It was tight. He turned slowly not wanting to jostle the other passengers. And then he saw her. It couldn't be, he thought ; but it was. " Hello there . . . " he said. " Hello, Alf! " She was surprised. "How extraordinary," he continued, "I was just thinking of you." He was very happy to see her. " Oh, it's nice to see you," he said, like a boy. She just smiled and they did not speak for sonic time. Suddenly he felt shy. "How have you been, Carol ? " he asked in his office voice. "Very well, Alf. And you ? " "Quite well. Thanks." They were not speaking again. Then impulsively, putting her hand to his arm she said with a glad voice, " It is nice to see you again." Theobald felt strange, wanting to put his hand into hers, almost feeling its softness and yet not daring to touch it, as in that Summer, now not so very long ago. There was silence again ; shyly she looked away at anadvertisement and placed her hand by her side. Theobald looked away too. All the way he felt her hand (so near to his). Her hand was tawny like her hair and good to the touch. He sensed its softness, though he never touched it. I musn't let her go, Theobald thought. No. Not this time. What shall I say ? Tell her. Yes. Tell her. No . . . Ask her to have a drink. Yes. I'll ask her to have a drink with me . . . when I've read this through, he told himself. He finished reading the advertisement and began on another. The rails are making too much noise, Theobald told himself, I'll ask her when we come to the station. The train slowed down and moved into the brighter light of the station. The doors moved open. "Carol . . ." He began. "Good-bye, Alf. I must go now." Carol said, and before she had finished, she was already a face in the crowd. The doors closed and she was gone. I must go, Theobald muttered to himself, I must go. Funny, she said that then too. When he reached home, his wife lightly kissed him and asked what sort of a day he'd had. "Not bad." he said. " Are you tired, dear ? " " Not really." " Would you like to sit down and rest before dinner, though ? " "Yes, thank you, dear." Then he had dinner. It was stewed fish. After dinner his wife asked : " Will you have your coffee white or black, dear ? " He looked up and was silent for a long time, then said, "White please and with sugar." R. L.
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HENCE is snow, that airy ice Gusting down from sea like clouds ? Hurriedly, unhurriedly Veiling all in silken shrouds. Now it drifts, then it's sailing : Harshly, gently piling down. Suredly, assuredly, Turning all to white from brown. Crytal trees with glistening buds ; Earth is white, earth is golden ; Beautiful, so beautiful, And mute in glory frozen. What was snow, that airy ice ? Having died it disappeared, Slushily and muddily : Overnight the ground was cleared. F. D. de B. H. An Extract
idea that the house fits perfectly into the typical English character is a belief T HEfostered by many horse-lovers throughout this country. What these people fail to realise is that it is not the horse but themselves that form something of this national character. These people, a class, a type, a clique, call them what you will, flourish today as never before ; and a quick peep into their way of living might secure us a devastating if not interesting example. Imagine a journey into the depths of beautiful, sunny Surrey. Surrounded on one side by the soft, green colours of the famous Surrey Hills, on the other by innumerable way-side cafes and garages, we approach one of the country's well known beauty-spots . . . Red(h)ill. If we go up the hill, turn left at the top, down a muddy lane, we see tied to a tree, by a piece of rusty wire and three hundred yards of hopstring, a small board, on which is printed in large but fading letters: "MRS. HAYNET'S RIDING SCHOOL. Hacks—Ponies. Nags and Children a speciality." Miss Gwendoline Haynet is a relic of the Spanish Riding School, and set up her " Haven on the Hill" just after the Siege of 1VIafeking Born in the country, she has lived here ever since ; and looking around her we can well see why. The stable looks something like a Canadian Priary farmstead, deserted after the Gold Rush, loose boards, cracked windows and doors hanging off their hinges. All around are fences leaning at every angle ; the yard is heavily overgrown and everywhere there are hens. Hens, hens and more hens. Over the stable doors appear the heads of eleven horses, still munching and slobbering after a nourishing breakfast of oats and water. Above each door there is a name plate, Cocoa : Booby, Lolly, Shandy, Blue-Bottle, etc., etc. Leaning against the stable door is a gentleman picking his teeth with a hoof pick. This is Elmer, a real gem of rural England. Aged about sixty, he is stable-man,
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gardener, refuse-collector, plum-picker and spud-peeler to Mrs. Haynet's Riding School, and no one knows more about horses than he does. He wears sole-less hobnailed boots, and a suit of excellent cut, stiff with the dirt of about forty-five years. His trousers, supported by braces attached by a horse-shoe nail, have been repaired so many times that the very colour of the darning material gives the garment a festive appearance, in contrast with his coat, which is an old horse blanket with straw sleeves. The fact that he speaks his own dialect worries no one, as it only consists of eight words, four of which we are all forced to use at times. While we have been looking around, various clients have been arriving for a morning ride on the downs. Miss Dupree, dressed as impeccably as ever, with velvet hanging jacket and jodhpurs fit to bust ; the Peckham sisters, fighting as usual, the youngest driving the other perilously near the water trough ; Major Buckley, who didn't charge with the Light Brigade ; and Peter Hardly, a thin, tall, emaciatedlooking lad just returned from school after his worst term to date. These five people of differing personalities are all attempting to mount at the same time, in an area not much larger than a full-size billiards table. Miss Dupree seems unable to mount, but when Elmer appears with the saddle, the difficulty is soon solved. The experienced Major Buckley is already mounted and has completed four circuits of the yard, at a slow canter, scattering ponies, dogs, ducks, chickens and Mrs. Haynet's washing line all before him. One of the Peckham sisters is coming up for the third time in the water trough, while the other prods ferociously with her riding crop in the hope of a final descent. Unfortunately, young Peter Hardly puts the wrong foot in the stirrup and, finding himself facing the wrong way in the saddle, swears in best public school manner at his horse for not having its head in the right place . . . . Soon, however, the commotion subsides, and when the ride has charged out of the drive the yard is left in a state reminiscent of Epsom Downs after Derby Day. Yet the only real casualty is a strangled hen. In one of Mrs. Haynet's fields nearby the Pony Club are holding one of their holiday rallies. What a delightful sight ! Sixteen screaming, pimply girls all trying to show what they can do and how badly they can do it. Jumping is in progress, and Mrs. Megaphone is officiating. This lady (if I may be so bold), clad in slacks and duffle coat, is one of those " hail fellow, well met " types who, in greeting, always gives you a slap on the back, and then refuses to pick you up. She is really putting the darlings through their paces . . . but Janet is so busy smelling Tessa'slatest perfume, " Saddle Soap Glory," that she falls off, rips her breeches and retires to the nearest hawthorn bush . . . from which she rapidly emerges. Such are the joyful hazards of the Pony Club. Meanwhile, a young man, cavalry twill twousers, cloth cap and a shooting stick, the terribly, terribly county type, has arrived, or, we might say, oozed on to the scene, and, approaching Elmer, he addresses him : " You, there ; do you know where 1 can find Mrs. Havilet's daughter .? " A short nod is the only reply, as Elmer never speaks to potential clients for fear of scaring them away.
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"Be a good chap and fetch her for me." " She's in the goat shed if you want her," comes Elmer's deliberate reply. But by this time the newcomer has been spotted ; everyone knows Johnny Burlen, handsome captain of the British Show-jumping Team, so all the Pony Club girls rush in a hysterical mob in his direction. " Oh ! Wizard, Withers, look who's here ! ! " bellows Anne, dragging her pony behind her ; but, carefully tripped by Tessa's riding crop, she pitches headlong into the manure barrow . . . . Within seconds a dozen kicking, biting girls are attempting to devour their hero, who, after seeking refuge in the goat shed, appears forlornly with a water bucket perched busby-style on his head. Mrs. Haynet, in the last throe of fury, separates the human mass with the aid of a hosepipe and four-pronged silage fork. Have you had enough ? I have. Let's quickly leave this harmonious scene in sunny Surrey and return to the peace, quietness and sanity of our own company. G. D. C.
H unting Society President : The Headmaster. Vice-Presidents : The Rev. J. E. C. Nicholl.
J. B. Simpson, Esq. Chairman : N. L. Sarony. Hon. Sec. : W. H. T. Willcox. Clerk of the House : B. P. Marsh. Committee Members : G. D. Cottle.
P. G. F. Norwood. Guardian of the Gavel : F. D. de B. Hovell.
HE Committee of the Society is often subjected to criticism concerning the choice • of topics for debate. In defence, it can only be said that it is the aim of the Committee to try to cater for as wide a field as possible, in order to suit the tastes and interests of as many people as it can. If it is considered that the general choice of debates fails to do this, it would be greatly appreciated if members could try and think of sensible subjects to be debated in the future. However, the attendance at meetings, and in particular the willingness to speak, has increased beyond al proportion and it is to be hoped that this encouraging support will continue and help to raise the general standard of debate. On February 10, the programme for the term was opened with a debate, " This House believes the colour bar to be inevitable," which was proposed by Mr. P. M. Girard and Mr. H. N. Macdonald and opposed by Mr. S. A. Fancy and Mr. G. P. Hex. The large proportion of speakers from the floor for both sides helped to produce a most interesting and stimulating debate, the motion being narrowly defeated with 17 votes to 18.
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A debate of a lighter nature was held on Monday, February 24, the subject being "This House would be Cavemen," which was proposed by Mr. B. P. Marsh and Mr. M. B. Heugh and opposed by Mr. N. L. Sarony and Mr. R. Lynn. If the character of the motion did not demand any great depth of thought, the meeting was well attended and thoroughly enjoyed by everyone, the proposition being defeated with 16 votes to 21. On the evening before Field Day, March 10, the motion, " This House would conscientiously object to all military activities," was debated. This was proposed by Mr. R. A. J. Davies and Mr. W. H. T. Willcox and opposed by Mr. F. D. de B. Hovell and Mr. P. Ashley-Smith. As few speakers were prepared to face reality, the debate developed into a battle of ideals, but was well furnished by sensible speeches from the floor. The motion was defeated with 9 votes to 12.
Shooting Notes T the beginning of this term we were pleased to learn that the school had been placed first in the first stage of the Kent T.A. match, which was shot last term. With a score of 577 out of a possible 600, we are so far two points ahead of our old enemy, St. Lawrence. The second stage will be fired very soon. As a result of the annual decrease in the number of schools competing for Class " B " of the Country Life Competition, we have this term entered for Class A " for the first time. We are now competing with some 130 of the better schools, whereas before, in Class "B," we shot against some forty schools only. In the Country Life Competition we scored 730 out of a possible 800, which was slightly disappointing. However, we have yet to shoot the Landscape Target on which we usually gain several points. There was an alteration in the scoring of the Grouping Target, which is now scored out of 20, instead of 10. The highest possible score for each member of the VIII is now 100. This term, and in the future, a great deal more importance is being attached to our Weekly Postal Matches. This is because in the whole of the Miniature Range Season there are only three major competitions on which colours are awarded. Now that Postal Matches also count towards the award of colours, a members of the VIII has a better chance to show his capabilities. The Territorial Army is shortly to take over the Shooting Range and substantially modernise it. They have proposed to spend a considerable sum on this and we hope sincerely that part of this sum will be spent on a lighting system for the Butts so that we will be able to shoot in the evenings. Such an advantage would increase greatly the now extremely limited time in which we are able to use the range. It is because of the dominating time factor that so few members of the school are able to shoot regularly. Our practice scores in Country Life this term have been good and the newcomers to Country Life conditions have been quick to adapt themselves and achieve high scores.
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We have a concentrated fixture list for the Open Range next term. We hope to shoot two shoulder-to-shoulder matches against Eastbourne and Westminster at Eastbourne, and St. Edmund's, Canterbury, and Dover at Conyer Tenham, this is apart from the big schools meetings. THE COUNTRY LIFE SCHOOLS COMPETITION VIII :— G. H. Wall S. D. Biggs R. J. Pierce .. J. C. Hardy .. P. J. Knight M. J. R. Gammie P. J. Coulson R. B. L. Hill
Group 20 20 20 20 20 20 10 20
Rapid 48 47 46 45 45 46 37 48
Snap 30 28 29 29 26 26 27 26
Total 98 95 95 94 91 92 74 94 — 730 (Claimed score)
The results of the Postal matches are as follows :— .. Framlingham College Sherborne School .. Glasgow Academy .. King's College, Taunton Victoria College .. Lancing College .. Tonbridge School .. Hurstpierpoint College Alleyn's School .. .. Whitgift School .. Aldenham School .. .. King's College School Result to date : Won
For Against 738 779 738 687 738 756 738 657 773 712 773 681 747 — 747 780 747 752 747 771 739 740 754 754 4; Lost 6; Drawn 1.
Result Lost Won Lost Won Won Won — Lost Lost Lost Lost Drawn
We have still to shoot against the following : The Leys School ; King's School Worcester ; Charterhouse ; Repton College ; St. Paul's School ; Shrewsbury College ; Elizabeth College ; Harrow ; Wantage School.
C.C.F. Notes /CPLS. Pierce and Morgan have been selected to attend the Eastern Command Leadership Course in the Easter Holidays. CERTIFICATE " A " RESULTS The following passed Part II :— Cadets Aisher, Archbold, Bartlett, Parker, Brewer, Coulson, Craven, Cruikshank, Davies, R. A. J., Elliot-Smith, Gammie, Godden, Groves, Harvey, Heugh, Higgins, Maddieson, Mardell, Megilley. The following passed Part I :— Cadets Asfaw, Barrow, Blaxland, Bray, Brown, Byng-Maddick, Croysdill, Doran, Djavadi, Downing, Grafton, Lay, Macnaughton, Pyne, Sandilands, Shirreff, Spratt, Thomas, Walton, White, Woolf, Writer, Wyness. Signals Classification Test : Passes : Cdt. Ruffell, L/Cpl. Bristow. A/I Test :— Passes : Sgt. Knight, Cpl. Goodsell, L/Cpl. Lemon, Cdt. Ruffell.
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PROMOTIONS With effect from December, 1957 :— To C.S.M. : C.Q.M.S. Hove11, F. D. de B. To Sit.: Cpl. Cottle, G. D. To Cpl. : L/Cpls. Parker, A. J., Jones, J. C., Willcox, W. H. T., Macdonald, H. N. To L/Cpl. : Cadets Hex, G. P., Lemon, N. F., Pow, B. R., Morgan, '1'. E., Butler, T. A. S., O'Brien, T., Robertson, I. J., Chamberlain, W.R., Pierce, R. J. With effect from January, 1958 :— To L/Cpl. : Cadets Butcher, M. J. E., Walters, C. With effect from May 2, 1958 :— To R.S.M. : C.S.M. Sarony. To C.Q.M.S. : Sgts. Capon, Norwood. To Sgt. : Cpls. Biggs, Harrison, Lister, Parker, Willcox, Haynes, Halton, Goodsell. To Cpl. : L/Cpls. Chantrill, Gilham, Elmitt, Pierce, Morgan, Chamberlain, Horne, Marsh, Bristow, Olsen. To L/Cpl. Cdts. Allwood, Ashley-Smith, Argles, Diskul, Palmer, Ruffell, Balchin, David, Davies, D. L., Hardy, Hill, S., Hill, T., Pares, Shaw, Smith, A. T. G., Tonge, Wooderson, Pasfield, Tribe, Wall.
FIELD DAY As the weather was not of the kindest this term, the original scheme was changed ; the plan evolved as a substitute was in the nature of a forced march round the countryside to certain fixed points, where were to be found "machine-gun nests," though one of these was rather too mobile for the liking of the attackers. Both the speed and skill of the sections varied considerably, while there were numbers of "limping wounded " as a result of some of the quicker movements. The Exercise, however, achieved its main aims in making the blood travel faster in frozen veins, and in allowing eight senior N.C.O.'s to show their skill in handling what were mainly untrained troops over three different types of country. Staff and Saturday Society Plays " HARLEQUINADE " By TERENCE RATTIGAN Arthur Gosport . –. Edna Selby
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-BREAK TIME" An entirely original operetta in one act. Music by A. G. FOULKES. Words by R. E. HORN. Presented by the Authors with the help of N. L. SARONY.
-TRIAL BY JURY" By W. S. GILBERT and ARTHUR SULLIVAN. C. R. EVERS The Learned Judge . • Miss MONCKTON The Plaintiff . . • A. G. FOULKES . The Defendant . R. E. HORN Counsel for the Plaintiff . • N. P. BENTLEY . . Usher F. R. BALL Foreman of the Jury . P. MAYOR Associate . .• . Miss MAITLAND . . . First Bridesmaid Members of the Jury.—R. Beadle, G. M. Day, A. R. Douglas, NI. R. Ewens, J. G. Ford, C. W. Norwood, P. W. Palmer, J. W. Skinner, W. Spice, F. A. Sweeney, J. V. Yonge. Barrister.—B. D. Warburton. Members of the Public.—Miss Apps, Mrs. Ball, Mrs. Brown, Miss Cage, Mrs. Crawford, Mrs. Evers, Mrs. Harvey, Mrs. Kay, Miss Long, Mrs. Nicholl, Mrs. Palmer, Mrs. Perks, Miss Warren. Bridesmaids.—Miss Day, Miss Harvey, Miss Hedges, Mrs. Mayor, Miss Pine. Scenery for " Harlequinade " by Stage Scenery, Ltd., and for "Trial by Jury" by D. A. Simmons assisted by T. 0. R. Shaw, F. Atchison, R. A. Baron, J. G. Denning, D. G. Brewer. Accompaniments kindly played by Miss Ida Wilson Parish and Mr. Frank Ray. Conductor.—H. F. E. Lynas. Costumes for" Harlequinade " supplied by Pendley Centre, for" Trial by Jury" by B. J. Simmons, Ltd., and East Sutton Park. Duel in " Harlequinade " arranged by R. Lynn. Bouquets in "Trial by Jury" kindly supplied by Harrison & Sons and made by Mrs. P. S. W. MacIlwaine. Lighting by B. D. Warburton assisted by D. M. Haynes, J. H. Goodsell, T. G. McCarthy and R. W. Lattimer. Wardrobe Mistress, Mrs. NI. H. Fairbank. Make-up by R. H. Hanworth and M. H. Fairbank. Booking arrangements by G. C. Penman.
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Rattigan's most difficult final curtain would have polished this gem. But there remain some very pleasant memories : the initial attack ; the entrance, get-up and make-up of Muriel (Mrs. J. B. Simpson) and that of her husband Tom (Mr. J. B. Simpson) ; her exit from the balcony helped by a friendly familiar smack " a posteriori " ; Tom's own final exit, " It's the lawr, old cock : it's the lawr " ; the doubtful short-lived triumph of the first halberdier (Mr. J. E. C. Nicholl) ; the efficient, the dedicated, the tearful Miss Fishlock (Mrs. Ashley-Smith). The second item, " Break Time," was according to the programme note "an entirely original operetta in one act. Words by R. E. Horn. Music by A. G. Foulkes. Presented by the authors with the help of N. L. Sarony." This delicious trifle, witty and tuneful, formed a pleasant interlude between the two main items. It was not difficult for the authors to act schoolmasters and they had certainly chosen their accomplice well. Mr. Horn's clear enunciation should have been a model to the entire company. With the last item, " Trial by Jury," we were on familiar ground. It seemed to have no terrors for chorus or conductor, principals or producer, nor for the two pianists Miss Ida Wilson Parish and Mr. Frank Ray, who contributed so much to the success of the production. The set was devised and executed by Mr. I). A. Simmons and a faithful band of stage hands. The use of the fore-stage as an entry to the Court was well contrived. The production was very well dressed, the bridesmaids in particular. How the familiar tunes and words came back. Under the experienced and accomplished eye and ear of producer (the Headmaster) and conductor (Mr. H. F. E. Lynas), we had a robust men's chorus, a women's chorus somewhat easier on the eye than the ear, and principals, a consequential bustling Usher (Mr. N. P. Bentley), a capering amorous learned Judge (the Headmaster), the reluctant Defendant (Mr. A. G. Foulkes), a Counsel for the Defendant (Mr. R. E. Horn), a Plaintiff (Miss Moncktonguest artist) calculated to tip the scales of Justice in her favour by her musical and dramatic gifts and her personableness, all of whom realised that they were to be to be seen and heard. " Let joy be unconfined " seemed to be the guiding principle of this production ; but actors must beware, for when joy is unconfined the limits of stage " business " are ill-defined and may be easily overstepped. This notice cannot do justice to the some seventy odd people named in the programme, nor to the innumerable band of helpers, on and off stage, that a School play attracts. Perhaps both groups will take comfort in the remark of one member of the audience who said as he left : " I never believed Sutton Valence had so much talent." House Music Competition
R. C. K. he Fleming, who was Music master in 1955, adjudicated in this first House Music Competition and also very generously presented a handsome Cup to this year's winners—Lambe's. Mr. le Fleming's standard was high—as it should be— and at the end he gave some valuable hints on performance and choice of item. The competition produced some surprising results and augured well for the future.
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Ashford Dance N Friday, March 7, the Ashford Dance was an away fixture, and a party of thirty, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Harvey, set off through a sprinkling of snow for what was to be one of the pleasantest of Ashford School Dances. The gym was nautically decorated with naval and merchant symbols ; the Headmistress was a thoughtful hostess, Miss Miller a persuasive M.C., and the girls . . . just themselves. Hovell's speech of thanks was both delicate and humorous—a perfect evening.
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Hockey Retrospect SUMMARY of 1st XI matches reads as follows : All matches : played 12, won 9, lost 3 ; goals scored, 53 against 27. School matches : played 7, won 6, lost 1 ; goals scored, 26 against 13. In this our second full season of hockey, we won all the school matches in the original fixture list, the only defeat being in an extra fixture arranged with Dulwich. The record reflects credit on the captain, Selfe, and the enthusiasm and determination of the team. We were fortunate in being able to keep the team almost unchanged throughout the season, and they settled down to play some fast and enjoyable hockey. Two of the best performances were against St. Edmund's, when for a time good opposition was made to look ineffective, and against the Russets, when five goals were scored against a defence which had rashly been proclaimed" almost impregnable."
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Hockey Reports 1st XI v. Dover College. Feb. 12. Home. Won 2-1 The School attacked incessantly at the start, but could not quite turn their advantage into goals. After Dover's first goal, the School continued to press, the wings getting plenty of work, and Lister was very close to scoring, with several good shots. Just before halftime Elmitt scored our first goal. The score remained level in the second half, until, ten minutes from the end, Lister scored the winning goal. Selfe was, as usual, extremely sound in defence and Sarony was saving and clearing well. An encouraging performance.
Team : Sarony ; Selfe, Norwood ; Paris, Hardy Harrison ; Lister, Elmitt, Parker, Welch, Smith.
1st XI v. King's School, Rochester. Feb. 19. Away. Won 3-2 In the first half Sutton, though not playing badly, were just that fraction slower on the ball ; and although Lister scored after a corner, the School found themselves 2-1 down at half-time. But after the interval the situation was reversed, and with good service from the backs and halves, especially Harrison, Elmitt and Parker both scored and made sure of our victory. Quicker shooting in the circle would surely bring many more goals. Team : Sarony ; Sells, Norwood ; Paris, Hardy, Harrison ; Lister, Ehnitt, Parker, welch, Smith,
THE SUTTONIAN 1st XI v. St. Lawrence II. Feb. 22. Away. Won 3-2 Although St. Lawrence were more at home on their fast pitch, Sutton Valence were the first to score, through Elmitt. St. Lawrence equalised and Elmitt then scored again, with a flick after a well controlled run from half-way. St. Lawrence again levelled the score, when the School's defence seemed to falter. Welch scored the winning goal, but the last fifteen minutes saw several anxious moments when the School were thrust back on the defence. Selfe and Harrison were steady in defence, but both backs and halves lacked any real plan, and seemed content with hitting the ball aimlessly up the field. Team : Sarony ; Selfe, Norwood ; Paris, Hardy, Harrison ; Lister, Elmitt, Parker, Welch, Smith.
1st XI v. Eastbourne College. Mar. I. Home. Won 10-2 Lister scored the School's first goal, with the best shot of the match, and Parker having regained his old form scored another good goal. Despite a sudden return by Eastbourne, and their first goal, we were soon attacking again ; Parker (4) and Elmitt (5) scoring at intervals. Elmitt's control and stick work, on such a rough pitch, were excellent. Team : Sarony ; Selfe, Norwood ; Paris, Hardy, Harrison ; Lister, Elmitt, Parker, Welch, Smith.
1st XI v. Dulwich College. Mar. 8. Home. Lost 2-1 Fortunately the snow that had fallen in the morning cleared, but left the pitch greasy. Dulwich soon showed themselves possessed of at least two dangerous forwards, but in the first half Sutton Valence applied constant pressure, and but for poor shooting must have scored several times. After ten minutes of the
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second half Dulwich scored ; but from a bully off, Lister got away down the wing, and from his perfect centre Elmitt equalised with a fine, first-time shot. Both sides were now really roused, but Dulwich had the last word, with an excellent shot from a short corner. An exciting game, with Selfe and Norwood doing much valuable work in defence. Team : Sarony ; Selfe, Norwood ; Paris, Power, Harrison ; Lister, Elinitt, Parker, Welch, Smith.
Kent Schools Trial. Mar. 12. At Chatham Selfe, Elmitt, Parker, Harrison and Lister played in this Trial on the Nore Command Ground. Elmitt and Parker, playing together, fairly revelled in the chance of showing what they could do on a billiard table," and between them scored ten goals. The others also played well, and it would have been no surprise to find any or all of them selected for the two county teams to play in the Seaford Festival. As it was, Ehnitt and Parker were chosen for the " A." team and Selfe for the "B " team. During the Festival, trials will be held to select an England Schoolboys XI to play Ireland. XI v. St. Edmund's. Mar. 15. Home. Won 3-2 We expected this to be a close and exciting match and so it proved. In the first quarter of an hour Sutton played really well and St. Edmund's looked a slow and harassed side. As a result of our continual pressure, Elnaitt and Welch both scored ; but this could hardly last, and soon after half-time their centre forward scored a brilliant goal. Although by now Sutton Valence were feeling the strain, Parker managed to score our third goal. St. Edmund's counter-attacked 1st
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desperately but could only score once more ; and Sutton Valence, somehow surviving a seemingly endless series of corners, emerged winner of an excellent game.
March 12: v. Hockey Association. Home Won 5-2. March 19 : v. Russets. Home. Won 5-4.
Team : Horne ; Selfe, Norwood ; Paris, Hardy, Harrison ; Lister, Elmitt, Parker, Welch, Smith.
February 19 : v. King's School, Rochester. Home. Won 1-0. February 22; v. St. Lawrence, Ramsgate. 3rd XI. Home. Lost 7-1. March 5 : v. Eastbourne. Away. Drew 1-1. March 22: v. O.S. Home. Lost 1-0. March 26: v. Cranbrook. Away. Lost 7-1
1st XI v. Old Suttonians. Mar. 22 Home. Won 12-1
The O.S. side looked quite presentable on paper, but in fact most of them found a year's abstinence from hockey too great a handicap. Jordan and Kay played very well, showing the advantage of keeping one's eye in. Elmitt (6), Parker (5) and Welch scored for the School and Wade for the 0.5. School Team : Sarony ; Selfe, Norwood ; Paris, Hardy, Harrison ; Lister, Elmitt, Parker, Welch, Smith. 0.8. Team : Johnson ; Kay, Cordon-Smith ; Block, Jordan, Longden ; Crawford, Sheridan, Radford, Evershed, Wade.
1st XI v. Cranbrook. Mar. 26. Away. Won 4-2
Sutton Valence set the pace at the outset, and it seemed reasonable that they should gain a lead of two goals, Welch and Elmitt both scoring. Before half-time Cranbrook scored from a corner. In the second half Sutton Valence looked a rather tired team : the halves were giving their wings too much scope, though Hardy was having more success in the centre. The Cranbrook finishing was weak and Elmitt and Parker always looked dangerous. In fact, Parker scored twice and Cranbrook could only add one more goal.
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Under-I6 XI February 12: v. Dover. Home. Drew 4-4. February 19 : v. King's School, Rochester. Away. Won 3-1. February 22: v. St. Lawrence, Ramsgate. Away. Lost 2-1. March 1 : v. Eastbourne. Home. Won 2-1. March 15: v. St. Edmunds, Canterbury. Home. Won 2-1. March 26: v. Cranbrook. Home. Lost 3-2.
Under-I5 XI February 22: v. St. Lawrence, Ramsgate. Home. Lost 1-0. March 5: v. Eastbourne. Home. Won 2-0. March 15: v. St. Edmunds, Canterbury. Away. Won 3-0. March 26: v. Cranbrook. Home. Won 1-0.
Under-I4 XI February 19: v. King's School, Rochester. Home. Lost 5-1. February 22: v. St. Lawrence, Ramsgate. Home. Lost 15-1. March 5: v. Eastbourne. Away. Lost 7-1. March 15: v. St. Edmunds, Canterbury. Away. Lost 7-0
Team : Sarony ; Selfe, Norwood ; Paris, Hardy Harrison ; Lister, Elmitt, Parker, Welch, Smith.
House Matches 1st XI Club Results v. Wye College. Away. February 5: Lost 4-3. v. Maidstone H.C. Home. March 5: Lost 3-2.
First Round : Westminster bt. St. Margaret's 4-0. Founder's bt. Lambe's 7-0. Final : Founder's drew 2-2 with Westminster.
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Cross-Country Retrospect HE early matches against Maidstone and Blackheath Harriers proved to be most useful in sorting out the school talent, and in showing the very useful adjunct of M. J. Butcher to the School. Apart from that, they were rather sorry defeats against reasonably strong opposition. But in the School matches Sutton Valence achieved one of the best results for many years, being beaten by only one school, and beating all the other four. In the Inter-Schools Race at Hayes, there was a chance of our improving on last year's performance and, without providing anyone in the first nineteen places, we managed to move up from 9th out of 21 schools last year, to 8th out of 25 schools this year. The course provides very little opportunity for overtaking at any stage, and the more robust runners usually have it all their own way. It is hoped to increase the fixture list next year, now that there are no other distractions during the Easter Term. The Juniors had another very promising season. Although only two fixtures could be provided for them, they won both of them decisively. M. J. Butcher was the first School runner home in every race he ran, except one ; K. R. Gilham and F. D. de B. Hovell consistently followed him home ; T. E. Morgan proved more erratic, but produced a very fine effort against Dover, as Hovell did against Eastbourne. T. B. A. Hill improved considerably, and C. C. Higgins and S. A. S. Hill alternately had good days. There was little to choose between the first four Juniors. C. T. Edbrooke and R. C. G. Smith were so closely followed by M. J. Aisher and M. J. Scott that the prospects for the future look particularly bright. R. H. D. Jeffryes, J. B. Phillips and R. S. Raynes proved useful backing
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Results v. Maidstone Harriers. At home on Sat. Feb. 1. Lost by 57 pts. to 54. Positions : 2 Butcher, 5 Gilham, 8 Higgins, 9 Hill, S., 10 Morgan, 11 Hill, T., 12 Tribe, 13 Hill, R., 14 Balchin, 16 Chantrill, 17 Chamberlain, 20 Palmer, 21 Ruffell. v. Blackheath Harriers. At home on Sat. Feb. 8. Lost by 91 pts. to 48. Positions : 4 Butcher, 5 Gilham, 10 Hovel!, 11 Morgan, 13 Hill, T., 15 Higgins, 16 Chantrill, 17 Hill, R., 18 Hill, S., 19 Balchin, 20 Chamberlain, 21 Haynes, 23 Ruffell, 24 Palmer. v. St. Dunstan's and Sevenoaks. At St. Dunstans on Wed. Feb. 12. SENIORS St. Dunstan's 32, Sutton Valence 49, Sevenoaks 99. JUNIORS : Sutton Valence 46, St. Dunstans 64, Sevenoaks 68.
Positions : Seniors : 4 Butcher, 5 Gilham, 7 Hovel!, 9 Morgan, 11 Hill, T., 13 Higgins, 15 Hill, S., 24 Chantrill. Juniors : 3 Smith, 5 Edbrooke, 6 Aisher, 7 Scott, 11 Jeffryes, 14 Phillips, 15 Groves, 20 Baynes. v. Dover College. At home on Wed. Feb. 19. Won by 29 pts. to 51. Positions : 1 Morgan, 2 Hovel!, 4 Higgins, 6 Hill, T., 7 Hill, S., 9 Balchin, 11 Phillips, 16 Gilham. v. Eastbourne College. At home on Wed. March 5. Won by 33 points to 45. Positions : 1 Hoven, 2 Butcher, 4 Gilham, 7 Hill, T., 8 Hill, S., 11 Morgan, 13 Higgins, 16 Chantrill. Inter-Schools Race at Hayes. Sat. March 8. Positions : 20 Butcher, 23 Hovell, 31 Gilham, 62 Morgan, 89 Hill, T., 90 Hill, S. The School was placed 8th out of 25 schools competing.
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v. Emanuel. At Richmond on Wed. March 12. SENIORS : Won by 36 points to 46. JUNIORS : Won by 31 points to 47. Positions : Seniors : 2 Butcher, 3 Hovel!, 4 Gilham, 8 Hill, T., 9 Morgan, 10 Higgins, 12 Balchin. Juniors : 2 Edbrooke, 3 Scott, 4 Aisher, 5 Smith, 8 Jeffryes, 9 Baynes, 13 Phillips, 14 Morgan mi.
Steeplechases A new system was tried this year, by which " standards" were abolished and Division" A "was voluntary. Conditions were excellent after a spell of dry weather and times were a great improvement on last year. There were 48 starters on " A." Hovell immediately took the lead, with Parker and a bunch of Westminster runners close behind. By the Alps, Hovell and Parker had pulled away from the rest of the field. At the finish, Hovell was the first to appear round the White Gate, but Parker overtook him in the last 15 yards to win by a few feet with a time of 30 minutes 24 seconds. Morgan was third, closely followed by Hill, T., Hill, S., and Higgins. Counting the first six runners of each House, the result was : 1st, Westminster ; 2nd, St. Margaret's ; 3rd, Lambe's ; 4th, Founder's. Division " B " was won by R. C. G. Smith with a time of 20 minutes 36 seconds. There was keen competition for second
and third places with Aisher, Scott and Edbrooke finishing in that order with only six seconds separating them. House results. 1 Founder's, 2 Lambe's, 3 Westminster, 4 St. Margaret's. Division " C " was won by R. H. D. Jeffryes, who was followed by Smith (4) and Raynes. House results : 1 Westminster, 2 Lambe's, 3 St. Margaret's, 4 Founder's. Division " D " was won by N. B. Houghton with R. Solle second and V. E. Bentley third. Inter House results :— Nation Cup. 1 Westminster, 2 Lambe's, 3 St. Margarets, 4 Founder's. It is perhap's fair to add that St. Margaret's were handicapped by having both Gilham (division "A ") and Butcher (division " B ") off games. Junior Houses : 1 Holdgate's, 2 Bennett's, 3 Founder's.
Baton Race 1. Westminster. 49 m. 51.3 s. 2. St. Margaret's. 3. Lambe's. 4. Founder's. From the start Westminster went straight into the lead and, never seriously challenged, went on to win for the third consecutive year. Interest was centred on competition for second place, held at first by Founder's, then by St. Margaret's until Lambe's overtook them in the Weald. Lambe's then held on to their slender lead until they finally dropped behind St. Margaret's again only 150 yards from the finish. The baton was presented to Westminster by Miss Joanna Foulkes.
Fives Retrospect main feature of the Fives season this year has been the fact that, no matter T HE the odds against, no one has given up trying. The pairs of P. M. Girard and S. D. Biggs, and of G. D. Cottle and R. T. Evans, have provided marked contrasts in their style, but each pair soon struck up an understanding and played well together. The principal weakness has been a lack of courtcraft, while many points have been needlessly thrown away through carelessness.
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The Colts Four have shown definite promise, especially R. G. A. Craven, who thinks what he is going to do next instead of trying to win the rally with every shot. P. M. Girard has proved a most successful captain, both in and out of the court, his efficiency being particularly noticeable in arranging teas, etc., for the visiting teams In this connection, we would like to thank Miss Warren and Mrs. Barnard for their co-operation in giving the teams meals at inconvenient times. An experiment is to be made with coke braziers to reduce the sweating in the courts, which has been most trying this year, but if anyone has an alternative solution, apart from the over-expensive one of increasing the ventilation in the roof, this would be gratefully accepted.
Fives Results School 1st and U-16 IV v. Whitgift School, played at Whitgift on Wednesday, January 29. Result : 1st IV lost by 105 pts. (75-180). U-16 IV lost by 41 pts. (123-164). School 2nd and U-15 IV v. Whitgift School, played in the School Courts on Saturday, February 22. Result : 2nd IV lost by 76 pts. (96-172). U-15 IV won by 78 pts. (180-102). School 1st and U-16 IV v. St. Dunstan's College, played at St. Dunstan's on Wednesday, February 12. Result : 1st IV lost by 73 pts. (109-182). U-16 IV won by 19 pts. (162-143). School 1st and 2nd IV v. Old Dunstonians, played in the School Courts on Satuday, February 15. Result : 1st IV lost by 71 pts (48-119). 2nd IV lost by 73 pts. (44-117). School 1st and U-16 IV v. Forest School, played in the School Courts on Wednesday, February 19. Result : 1st IV won by 45 pts. (161-116). U-16 IV won by 164 pts. (180-16). School 1st IV v. The Jesters, played in the School Courts on Saturday, March 1. Result : 1st IV lost by 28 pts. (128-156). School 1st and U-16 IV v. Eastbourne College, played in the School Courts on
Wednesday, March 5. Result : 1st IV won by 48 pts. (167-119). U-16 IV won by 116 pts. (170-60). School 1st IV v. Old Strandians, played in the School Courts on Saturday, March 8. Result : 1st IV won by 38 pts. (143-105). School 1st and U-16 IV v. St. Paul's School, played in the School Courts on Saturday, March 15. Result : 1st IV lost by 73 pts. (98-171). U-16 IV lost by 74 pts. (99-173). School 2nd and U-15 IV v. St. Paul's School, played at St. Paul's on March 15. Result : 2nd IV lost by 127 pts. (53-180). U-15 IV lost by 77 pts. (92-169). School 1st IV v. 0.S., played on March 23. Result : School won by 70 pts. (160-90). The Senior Individual Competition was won by P. M. Girard, the Junior by T. J. Archer. HOUSE MATCHES First Bound. Westminster bt. St. Margaret's by 98 pts. (181-83). Lambe's bt. Founder's by 152 pts. (180-28). Final : Westminster bt. Lambe's by 61 pts. (167-106).
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Fencing began last Winter Term. The Almshouses were used as a Salle d'Arines, and Prof. Russell of the British Academy of Fencing gave regular periods of instruction with the foil to a class of about thirty on Saturday afternoons. Since then, rapid strides have been made, but there is still an evident lack of elan and polish. The " conversation with the blade " often becomes an argument and finally degenerates into a brawl. Craven, Crutch, Walton, McCarthy, Sandilands and Archbold (nn.) all show spirit and promise. The first, in particular, has developed a fairly wide repertoire, but is as yet unable to execute all the subtleties devised by his supple mind. A team consisting of Seniors Lynn, Craven, McCarthy and Crutch, and Under-16 Walton and Sandilands was entered or the Kent Schoolboys' Foils Championships. As a final showing the result was most promising. All the Seniors qualified for the quarter-finals and Craven and Walton did very well to reach the semi-finals. Both failed to reach the next round by only one position. Due to the large number of Under16 entries, Walton's task was particularly difficult. The School, represented by R. Lynn, won the final pool with five victories to King's School, Canterbury's four. Sutton Valence Sword Club has now been officially affiliated to the A.F.A. A team has been entered for the Public School Championships and it is hoped that matches with other schools will he possible next term.
O.S. Notes MISSING ADDRESSES
term magazines addressed to the following 0.S. were returned. If anyone can help by giving a new address for any of them, it would be greatly appreciated :— J. F. R. Bongard (1942) R. L. Bongard (1933) R. H. F. Wylie (1943) C. G. Hodgson (1927) J. D. Lincoln (1949) H. R. Roe (1902) J. F. Pangman (1956) M. H. Butcher (1929) W. H. Culling (1930) R. Benaim (1956) G. A. Walker (1940) P. 0. Barrett (1931) G. M. Barber (1933) A. D. Barber (1930) P. R. Turk (1944) F. Glynn Baker (1900) D. E. Carden (1941) M. J. Redman (1956) J. W. D. Bayram (1956) G. P. Jacob (1945) J. F. Newell (1948) R. H. H. Fonter (1943) J. R. Strickland (1937) Christmas
Maj.-Gen. J. L. Moulton (1924), D.S.O., 0.B.E., Royal Marines, has been appointed Chief of Combined Operations and is now working at the Admiralty, London. H. S. Brown (1921) is Chairman of the local bench of magistrates at Deal. J. L. Lynch (1954) is in his second year at the Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester and has been playing Rugby at centre three-quarter for his college team, and is Hon. Secretary of Athletics. He has met Peter Day (1955) at agricultural college.
THE SUTTONIAN H. J. W. Taylor (1926) was at a course on sugar growing at Harvard University, U.S.A., last year and has now returned to Hawaii. On his journey home he stopped at Acapulco, Mexico, where he landed three sailfish of about one hundred pounds each ; he comments that they did not fight as well as the mid-Pacific ones in Hawaii. He has recently changed his job and is now manager of the Waialen Agricultural Co., Waialen, Oahu, Territory of Hawaii. His new company ships about 63,000 tons of sugar annually. He has recently been the host of the wife of an O.S. en route from the United Kingdom to the Antipodes and would like to meet more connections from the School. R. B. Aisher (1953) has been doing well in golf at Cambridge. In a trial early this term, he overwhelmed his opponent by 9 and 8 in a 36-hole competition. The Daily Telegraph commented on his height, which was only equalled by the length of his driving. M. A. Maberly (1955) has joined the Shell Petroleum Company on demobilisation. Lt.-Cmdr. T. A. Q. Griffiths, R.N. (1940), returned to the United Kingdom in January after a spell in the Mediterranean and is now in the West Indies till April. D. W. Grinstead (1932) has moved to take up a new business (Pharmaceutical Chemist) at Whitstable. J. L. Pyne (1941) has left Sussex and is now farming in Suffolk and would be glad to meet any O.S. passing his way. His address is Colston Hall, Badingham, Woodbridge. C. R. Catt (1957) is now at Mons Officer Cadet School and has met J. H. M. Booth (1955) and W. E. Ellis
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(1956). While at Oswestry he met R. C. H. Sheridan (1957) and G. J. A. Hardy (1957). P. A. Bennett (1936) is in his family motor business at Southampton. He is married, with a son, whom he hopes to send to Sutton Valence, and two daughters. He spent seven years in the army of which four were with the New Foundland Regiment of field artillery. It was nice to hear from him again after so many years. C. N. Armstrong (1952) has served his apprenticeship as a Diesel engineer with Ruston and Hornsby in Lincoln. During this time, he obtained a Higher Certificate in mechanical engineering. He is now in Canada as a design engineer with Ingersoll-Rand. F. P. B. Derrick (1938) captained the " Coast " XI in their match against the M.C.C. Touring Team to Kenya, at Mombasa, in early January. He made the top score, 29, in the first innings and took 2 wickets. Some advantage in being captain, we think. R. A. Q. Lay (1925). After a long time we have heard from Dr. Lay. His present address is 3313 Roblin Boulevard, 'Varsity View, Manitoba, Canada. C. Boys (1955) is serving in Gibraltar while doing his national service. A. M. Patton (1950) has completed both his national service and his university career. He obtained class II div. 1 in part II of the Natural Sciences Tripos and is now researching in metallurgy for the Mond Nickel Co. in Birmingham. C. E. Slater (1954) is commissioned in the Royal Corps of Signals and has
signed on for three years. He is looking forward to going to Cambridge when his military service is over.
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P. Martin (1956) is now an apprentice with de Havilland Aircraft Co., and has been playing Rugby Football for his company's team. During his work he often meets N. Harrison (1956) and R. A. C. Dandy (1956). P. Thorpe (1936) has written from Bulawayo. Since leaving school he has had a varied and interesting life in Africa. He has been in Tanganyika (Groundnuts) ; Kenya, which he liked ; but even in 1948-49 there were rumours of Mau-Mau terrorists. In 1957, he went to Basutoland, working in Maseru, but living in the Orange Free State. He found his English name a handicap in South Africa so he has moved to Rhodesia, which he says is no welfare state, so if you don't work you go hungry ! Any 0.S. near Bulawayo will receive a warm welcome from him and his family, which includes ice cold beer. Address : 3 Raleigh Road, Malindela, Bulawayo. Tel. 3025. Richard Barber (1956) is doing his national service in 1st Battalion of the Middlesex Regt. (D.C.0.) which is at present serving in Cyprus. He says that life out there is not too bad as long as one makes the best of it. His address is : 23421534 Pte. Barber, B Company, 1st En. Middlesex Regt., D.C.O., B.F.P.O. 53, Cyprus. P. Neate (1956) has been commissioned into the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment, and seconded for an 18-month tour of the Ghana Army. Address : Officers Mess, 1st En. The Ghana Regiment of Inf., Ranchi Barracks, Takoradi, Ghana.
P. Lines (1952) finished his apprenticeship to Beham and Sons Ltd., London, in January. He has qualified at the National College for Heating, Ventilating,
Refrigeration and Fan Engineering for the Diploma in Heating and Ventilating. P. J. T. Herbert (1956) has been granted a national service commission in the R.A.F. and is now attached to the R.C.A.F. at Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, where he is flying Harvards. He hopes to return in June and later to go up to Exeter College, Oxford, to read P.P.E. J. A. Sheridan (1923) has just left the United Kingdom on a business trip to Australia and New Zealand. He went armed with a list of O.S. in those parts and we hope that he will see some of them and give them news of S.V. and at the same time return with information about them for us at home. This is not O.S. news, but Mrs. Edward Craven has been on a holiday to New Zealand, and en route she was entertained by H. J. W. Taylor (1927) in Honolulu, finally being sent on her way garlanded by a "Lei." In Auckland she quite accidentally met Denis Peach (1939), who recognised an S.V. crest on a piece of notepaper and introduced himself. He gave news of C. F. B. Paul, who left before the war and is now manager of an Auckland tobacco firm. Commander P. T. Lawman, R.N. (1933), is now with the Signals Division at the Admiralty. M. R. Naylor (1951) graduated from the London School of Economics and Political Science in July, 1957, with a B.Sc. (Econ.) degree. He is now an instructor in accounting in the College of Business Administration at the University. of New Mexico at Albuquerque—the capital of America's Atomic Energy Empire. He is also studying for the Master of Business Administration degree. He tells us that he is impressed
THE SUTTONIAN by the rapid development of the area, and that he has made several interesting trips across the border and enjoys living among and teaching the natives of the country. N. Pearless (1949) has passed the Law Society's Final Examination in June, 1956, and was placed in the Second Class of the Honours list. He was also awarded the Worthing Law Society Prize for 1956. M. J. Bartlett (1954) played wing three-quarter for St. John's College, Cambridge, in their winning match against Emmanuel in the Rugby " Cuppers " final. F. W. P. Bentley (1950) has left Borneo and is now in Aden, where he is Industrial Relations Officer to the Shell Company. His address is P.O. Box 1236, and he will be glad to see any 0.S. birds of passage. Many Old Suttonians will remember Henry Higgens—the village builder and undertaker—who died on January 20, after a long illness, at the age of 85. We tender our sympathy to his sons and daughter. Finally some notes about Cambridge activities :— A. H. W. Jones, Sidney Sussex, Vet. Science, has been busy working ! Therefore, no time for sport. M. D. Grundy, Queens', Law, has been swimming regularly for the Varsity. Represented 2nd Table Tennis team v. Oxford. C. R. G. Shaw, Clare, English, has joined the University Referees' Association. B. G. Keeble, Caius, has been playing rugger for Caius and is on a tour to Newcastle.
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R. B. Aisher, Caius, has played golf regularly for the Varsity and has gained his Stymie. B. P. Davis, Magdalene, English, has been playing in the Cambridge 2nd orchestra.
Births HAGGIS.—On January 23, 1958, at the Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, to Shelmerdine (nee Muntz), wife of Geoffrey Haggis (1942), a daughter.
Marriages SMITH–LEYLAND.—At Kidbrooke, Clive Francis Smith (1951) to Stella Jane Leyland. PEARLESS–LAMBE. — At Ferring Parish Church on May 4, 1957, Norman Pearless (1949) to Prudence Lamb. BENTLEY-BERRY.—On January 11, 1958, at Bridekirk, Cumberland, F. William P. Bentley (1950) to Adele Patricia Berry.
Deaths THORNHILL.—Frederick Thornhill (1898) on April 26, 1957.
Sister M. V. Parkes It is with deep regret that we record the death on March 1, 1958, of Sister Parkes. She came to the School in 1940 and was with us fifteen years, eventually retiring in 1955. The impressions and estimations of early youth are often tempered by age and experience and this was particularly noticeable in a Suttonian's attitude to Sister Parkes. To the young she was a martinet and a dragon, enforcing a strict discipline in the San. and swift
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to pounce on the malingerer and would-be dodger of games. But in her treatment and care of those who really needed help she was wise, competent and sympathetic, earning the gratitude of countless boys and parents. As boys advanced in years and discernment they began to find in her a kind and lovable friend. No Old Suttonian week-end was complete without a visit to Sister late on Saturday night and she patiently kept the coffee hot long after closing time. She maintained a steady correspondence with many, particularly during the war years, and 0.S. on leave visiting the School could always count on a bed in the San. For many years it was her special privilege to preside over the teas on the cricket field and she took a lively interest in all the various activities of SVS. She will long be remembered by many Old Suttonians and holds a warm place in the hearts of those who knew and worked with her.
George Stenning Many 0.5. will be sorry to hear of the retirement of George Stenning, Lambe's porter since 1921. He has not been really fit for some years and the doctors have finally forbidden him to carry on. He will be missed a great deal, not only in Lambe's—and we shall always be asking for his advice here, as he knows Lambe's better than anyone—but also on the Upper for help at cricket matches. We wish him and Mrs. Stenning a happy retirement.
O.S. Week-end, Christmas, 1957 This was, as usual, a great success despite the severe (Irubbing administered to the 0.5. XV which played against the School. In the evening, ninety-six 0.5. are recorded as having dined in Hall.
We do thank the Headmaster and through him all those who helped to make the week-end the success it was : in particular all those who waited on us at supper.
Swiss Holiday, 1958 There are still a few vacancies for the Swiss Holiday (August 26 to September 11). We shall stay one week at the Hotel Mond, at Beckenried, on Lake Lucerne, and one week at the Hotel Baren at Wilderswil, near Interlaken in the Bernese Oberland. Membership of the party is open to members of the School, old boys, relations and friends. Will any who would like to join the party please get in touch at once with N. P. Bentley at the School
Oxford and Cambridge Dinner The Oxford and Cambridge 0.S. Dinner will be held at Cambridge on April 26, 1958. Anyone interested, who has not received notice of it, should write to R. F. Budd, St. John's College, Cambridge. Friends of Sutton Valence School There has not yet been a wide response to the suggestion made in a brochure sent out to parents and members of the O.S.A. for the formation of a permanent fund to help the School's finances. Perhaps this was -natural, as there was no appeal for a special object, merely the formation of a permanent organisation for giving help bv those who wished to do so : it is hoped that contributions will mount over the years. Meantime the Committee is not contemplating, any expenditure but will wait to see what else conies in. So please send your contribution soon if von want to make
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Late News O.S. Activities, Summer 1958 Matches v. School : Sat. July 5. Cricket Week : Aug. 10-17, inclusive. Tennis : Match v. School : Sun. July 6. Swimming : Match v. School : Sat. July 5.
Cricket :
If any 0.5. wishes to take part in these fixtures and does not receive an invitation, will he please write as early as possible to E. A. Craven at the School.
O.S. News P. N. Goddard (1956) has now been commissioned in the Royal Artillery. Address : 22 LAA Regt. R.A., Pembroke Dock, S. Wales. P. J. T. Herbert (1956) will have as his address until June : P/O P. J. T. Herbert, R.A.F., Officers' Mess, R.C.A.F. Stn., Gimli, Manitoba, Canada. I. F. Kay (1941), F.C.I.I. has joined American International Underwriters (London) Limited and has been appointed Home Superintendent. R. A. Q. Lay (1925), whose address has already been given in this issue, tells us that he has now been in Canada for seven years and that he does not regret having gone there. His brother G. Q. Lay (1926) was recently appointed Professor of Architecture at the University of the Orange Free State in Bloemfontein, the first to occupy this post.