The Suttonian 1958 (Christmas Term)

THE

SUTTON IAN

CHRISTMAS TERM 1958

THE SUTTONIAN

CONTENTS

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School Officials School Notes

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Awards

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Examination Results

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Val ete/Salvete

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Editorial

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Chapel Notes

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The Library ..

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Society Notes

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Hunting Society

211

School Films

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Saturday Society

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Sixth Form Lectures

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Our Contemporaries

Sixth Form Conferences

214

The Caucasian Chalk Circle Carol Service

215 217

School Orchestra

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Notes on the Term

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Ashford Dance

220

Swiss Holiday

221

C.C.F. Notes

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Shooting

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Football

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Fencing

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0.S. Notes

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Births and Marriages

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Annual General Meeting and Dinner, 1958

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O.S. Conjurors

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O.S. Golf 0.S. Cricket ..

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O.S. Hockey

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Returned Magazines

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RUGBY FOOTBALL TEAM, 1958

THE SUTTON IAN CHRISTMAS TERM 1958

No. 7 of Volume XXIX

Editorial often been said that the best advice which can be given to an aspiring journalist I Tis has "know your market." In other words, he must be able to understand fully the needs and particular interests of the type of person for whom he is writing. Generally speaking, it is only by limiting himself to catering for one section of the community that he is able to sell his work. The editor of The Suttonian cannot afford to have such sentiments ; if he restricted himself to a special line of policy, giving priority to the section of the magazine which interested him most, whether it might be original contributions, sport or society notes, he would not only call down the wrath of many who thought otherwise, but would be failing in his task of presenting an accurate picture of the school's activities. Unlike magazines with a definite bias, technical interest or particular manner of approach, The Suttonian has to provide for those of many varying tastes and temperaments, but all possessing the one common interest in Sutton Valence.

Suggestions for improvements to the magazine are numerous and perhaps the main division of opinion lies between those of us who are still at school and those who have left. Naturally enough, the magazine is regarded as little more than a series of lists and chronological accounts by people for whom it is a mere repetition of events during the term. Yet what about those who would otherwise be ignorant of what goes on ? It is they who should rightly claim our first attention and the main aim of this issue has been to give as far as possible a balanced record of the School's activities and achievements.

As the Literary Society is holding its contributions' meeting later this term, we have been unable to include any original efforts in this issue. Moreover, many people feel that original contributions, though highly desirable, are somewhat out of place in a magazine whose main purpose should be to reflect what goes on in the School. However, to compensate for those who may be disappointed, it is hoped that a separate literary supplement may be issued annually, consisting entirely of poems, short stories and essays submitted by all sections of the School. The main purpose of such an experiment is not only an attempt to satisfy as many people as possible, but a more positive move in this direction might widen the choice of contributions and consequently raise the general standard.

It will also be noticed that a few minor changes have been made in the arrangement of this term's issue such as the inclusion of the G.C.E. examination results of last July and Notes on the Term, which is a lighter commentary on the more informal and unexpected events that take place. Yet we feel that the prime object of The Suttonian is to act as an informant and record rather than to entertain, and this is the main end the committee has attempted to achieve.

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School Officials Head of the School : E. G. Capon School Prefects : A. C. B. Lister K. R. Gilham T. G. McCarthy S. D. Biggs W. H. T. Willcox M. A. Elmitt House Prefects : Westminster : St. Margaret's : T. A. S. Butler S. G. Balchin D. L. Davies M. J. E. Butcher J. B. Cairns J. C. Hardy C. C. Higgins M. J. R. Gammie T. E. Morgan R. H. Palmer A. H. Pasfield Founder' s : Lambe's : P. Ashley-Smith J. C. Allwood S. A. Fancy A. K. M. Bristow J. E. Hamilton J. E. Harvey B. R. Pow P. G. F. Norwood M. L. Tetley-Jones A. J. Olsen A. T. G. Smith C. R. A. Welch Sports Committee : The Headmaster (President) E. A. Craven, Esq. (Chairman) E. G. Capon (Hon. Sec.) The Revd. J. E. C. M. A. Elmitt A. C. B. Lister Nicholl D. A. Simmons, Esq. P. S. W. MacIlwaine, Esq. Rugby Football : M. A. Elmitt (Captain) J. C. Hardy (Hon. Sec.) Shooting : G. H. Wall (Captain) M. J. R. Gammie (Hon. Sec.) Fives : S. D. Biggs (Captain) Library Committee : The Headmaster (President) L. N. Harvey, Esq. (Librarian) W. H. T. Willcox (Hon. Sec.) P. G. F. Norwood E. G. Capon B. R. Pow P. Ashley-Smith M. J. E. Butcher M. A. Elmitt

Suttonian Committee : W. H. T. Willcox (Editor) P. G. F. Norwood M. A. Elmitt P. Ashley-Smith T. G. McCarthy B. R. Pow E. G. Capon

School Notes E. G. Capon has been appointed Head of the School.

K. R. Gilham has been appointed Head of St. Margaret's.

T. G. McCarthy has been appointed Head of Westminster.

A. C. B. Lister has been appointed Head of Founder's.

M. A. Elmitt and W. H. T. Willcox have been appointed School Prefects.

S. G. Balchin, M. J. E. Butcher, J. B. Cairns and M. J. R. Gammie have been appointed House Prefects in St. Margaret's.

T. A. S. Butler, D. L. Davies, J. C. Hardy, C. C. Higgins, T. E. Morgan and A. H. Pasfield have been appointed House Prefects in Westminster.

J. C. Allwood, S. A. Fancy, J. E. Hamilton, B. R. Pow, M. L. Tetley-Jones and C. R. A. Welch have been appointed House Prefects in Lambe's.

P. Ashley-Smith, A. K. M. Bristow, J. E. Harvey, P. G. F. Norwood and A. T. G. Smith have been appointed House Prefects in Founder's.

E. G. Capon, B. R. Pow and M. J. E. Butcher have been co-opted to the Library Committee.

P. G. F. Norwood, P. Ashley-Smith, E. G. Capon, M. A. Elmitt, T. G. McCarthy and B. R. Pow have been co-opted to the Suttonian Committee.

M. J. R. Gammie has been appointed Hon. Secretary of Shooting.

Miniature Range Shooting colours have been awarded to : M. J. R. Gammie, J. C. Hardy, K. J. Clement and P. J. Coulson.

THE SUTTONIAN At a meeting of the Sports Committee on July 16, the following appointments were made :— M. A. Elmitt to be Captain of Hockey and B. R. Pennington to be Hon. Secretary.

S. D. Biggs to be Captain of Fives.

A. T. G. Smith to be Secretary of Swimming.

R. C. G. Smith to be Secretary of Tennis.

T. E. Morgan to be Secretary of Athletics and Cross-Country.

J. E. Harvey to be Secretary of Cricket.

Football Colours have been awarded to : E. G. Capon, A. C. B. Lister, J. C. Hardy, K. R. Gilham, A. Djavadi, K. J. Downing, K. Wilmshurst, J. E. Hamilton, S. D. Biggs, C. C. Higgins, P. G. F. Norwood, D. Pares, J. B. Cairns, B. R. Bartlett, C. R. A. Welch and R. C. Goalen.

2nd XV Colours have been awarded to : T. G. McCarthy, R. H. Palmer, T. A. S. Butler, M. J. E. Butcher, A. T. G. Smith, J. E. Harvey, T. E. Morgan and I. C. Sibley.

Under-16 XV Colours have been awarded to : T. J. Archer, B. Macdonald, B. D. H. Preston, R. C. Goalen, S. H. H. White, E. I. Overy, P. Charlton, D. W. Martin, R. C. G. Smith, N. C. Davies and P. R. Posgate.

Under-15 XV Colours have been awarded to : P. A. Hunt, M. B. Browne, P. J. Cresswell, R. D. E. Mant and R. S. Gibbons.

We welcome Mr. D. C. Eagle, D.L.C., to the teaching staff.

We congratulate Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Horn on the birth of a son, Nicholas John.

We also welcome J. E. Hamilton, from Mount Hermon school, Massachusetts, who is to be with us for a year under the English Speaking Union exchange system.

The Committee of The Suttonian wishes to thank all those who have contributed to this term's edition.

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Awards P. M. Girard was awarded a State Scholarship on the results of the G.C.E. Examinations last Summer.

G.C.E. Results The following were successful in " 8" Level : H. N. Macdonald, P. M. Girard and N. L. Sarony.

The following were successful in obtaining one or more " A " Level passes : J. L. K. Argles, P. Ashley-Smith, E. G. Capon, G. D. Cottle, M. A. Elmitt, P. J. Knight, R. Lynn, B. P. Marsh, P. G. F. Norwood, R. H. Palmer, J. W. Power, C. M. Quinton, N. L. Sarony, P. L. Selfe, C. Walter, W. H. T. Willcox, K. R. Gilham, S. D. Biggs, A. K. M. Bristow, T. A. S. Butler, R. M. Chantrill, D. L. Davies, F. E. St. G. Halton, J. A. Harrison, D. M. Haynes, R. B. L. Hill, S. A. S. Hill, F. D. de B. Hovell, R. W. Lattimer, N. F. Lemon, A. C. B. Lister, T. G. McCarthy, A. J. Olsen, P. R. Paris, A. E. Ruffell, T. 0. R. Shaw and D. L. Snider.

The following have achieved sixth form status through their " 0" Level passes : M. J. Aisher, T. J. Archer, D. G. Brewer, J. B. Cairns, K. J. Clement, D. J. Comfort, P. J. Coulson, R. G. A. Craven, R. C. B. Dixon, P. A. Iremonger, P. M. Jansen, R. M. Kojecky, I. Maddieson, A. E. Noah, B. R. Pennington, M. J. Scott, R. M. Smith, B. A. Speck, M. L. Tetley-Jones, A. Tomassi, P. A. J. Wooderson, M. R. N. Archbold, F. Atchison, R. M. Bowdler, A. M. T. Bunzl, J. A. Carpenter, P. Charlton, P. A. Clarke, N. B. S. Harris, A. J. Hughes, R. H. D. Jeffryes, 1. W. Jones, D. W. Martin, W. R. Olsen, R. C. G. Smith, G. H. Wall and M. A. Walter.

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Valete E. G. CAPON (L.-1952).—Form 3 prize ; G.C.E. " 0 " Level and " A " Level ; Choral Society ; Hon. Sec. Sports Committee ; Suttonian Committee ; Library Committee ; Head of House ; Head of School ; Cert. " A " ; C.S.M. in C.C.F. ; House Platoon Commander ; House Tennis ; House Athletics ; 2nd XI Cricket ; Colours (Capt.), 1957 ; 2nd XI Hockey, 1958; 2nd Fives IV; Capt. House Swimming team ; 1st XV Rugby Colours, 1957-58; Hon. Sec. Rugby, 1957; Capt. Public Schools Seven-a-side team.

A. C. B. LISTER (F.-1953).—L. IV Form prize ; G.C.E. " 0" Level and " A" Level ; School Prefect, 1957-58; Sports Committee ; Cert. " A " ; Sgt. in C.C.F. ; House Platoon Commander ; Golf VI, 1956-57; Capt. 1958; Hockey Colours, 1957-58; Kent Hockey trial, 1958 (Schools) ; Cricket Colours, 1956-57 ; Capt., 1958; Rugby Colours, 1958.

J. A. HARRISON (F.-1951).—G.C.E. " 0 " Level and " A" Level ; Choral Society ; Cert. " A " ; Blue Lanyard ; Sgt. in C.C.F. ; Hockey Colours, 1957-58; Kent Schools Hockey Trial, 1958; 1st XV Rugby, 1957; 1st XI Cricket, 1958; Junior Athletics, 1956 ; House Shooting, 1958.

A. E. RIIFFELL (B. and S.M.-1954).-1955 Clothworkers' Exhibition ; Form prize ; G.C.E. " 0" Level and " A " Level ; Hon. Sec. Christian Union ; House Prefect ; Cert. " A Blue Lanyard ; Cpl. in C.C.F. ; 2nd XV Rugby ; 2nd Cross-Country VIII. P. G. F. NORWOOD (F.-1954).—Form prize, 1955-56; Distinction Prize, 1957-58; Kingdom Prize, Latin, 1958; G.C.E. " 0" Level and " A " Level ; Library Committee ; Suttonian Committee ; Clerk of House in Hunting Soc. ; House Prefect ; Choral Soc., 1954-58 ; Cert. " A " ; C.S.M. in C.C.F. ; 2nd XI Cricket Colours, 1957; Hockey Colours, 1958; Rugby Colours, 1958.

M. L. TETLEY-JONES (L.-1956).—G.C.E. " 0" Level ; School Choir ; President Lambe's House Modelling Soc. ; House Prefect ; Cert. " A " ; House Rugby.

P. BRADLEY (L.-1955).—G.C.E. " 0 " Level ; School Choir ; Cert. " A," pt. 1 ; Under-16 Cricket ; House Cricket ; Under-16 Hockey.

R. G. ELLIOTT-SMITH (B. and St. M.-1955).— G.C.E. " 0 " Level ; Upper School Modelling Soc. (President) ; Cert. " A " ; L./Cpl. in C.C.F. ; 2nd XI Hockey: 2nd XV Rugby ;

House Shooting IV; Bisley, 1957-58; 2nd School Swimming team ; Kent County Athletics Championships, 1958.

P. D. WILLIAMS (F.-1952).—G.C.E. " 0" Level ; Cert. " A " ; Under-14 XV ; School and House Athletics teams.

C. C. HIGGINS (H. and W.-1954).—G.C.E. " 0 " Level ; House Prefect ; School Orchestra ; Cert. " A " ; L./Cpl. in C.C.F. ; Athletic team (Colours), 1957-58; Cross-Country team (Colours), 1957-58; 1st XV (Colours).

Salvete II.—Batcheller, R. G. (F.) ; BetteBennett, J. N. H. (H.) ; Bond, M. R. (F.) ; Butcher mi., J. D. (F.) ; Croysdill mi., G. J. H. (F.), brother of H. J. H. Croysdill ; Fleck, A. J. (F.) ; Groves, T. J. (F.), brother of M. P. Groves, O.S. 1958; Gulland, G. J. (F.), son of G. F. Gulland, 0.S. 1933; Harrison ma., P. H. (F.), brother of E. D. Harrison, 0.S. 1954, J. A. Harrison, 0.S. 1958, P. C. Harrison and N. H. Harrison ; Hewett, P. L. L. (H.) ; Hosmer, C. J. (H.) ; Jackson mi., P. It. (H.), brother of J. H. Jackson ; Medway, P. (B.) ; Pring, A. E. (F.) ; Pooley, S. R. (F.) ; Rigden, N. H. (F.) ; Slaughter, T. R. N. (H.) ; Spear, R. G. (F.) ; Wills, M. J. D. (F.).

FORM III.—Worsfold, C. E. (F.), brother of J. G. Worsfold, 0.S. 1952.

FORM L. IVE.—Cairns mi., L. M. (H.), brother of J. B. Cairns ; Johnson, D. J. A. (B.) ; Litchfield, P. A. (L.) ; Page, N. J. W. (B.) ; Rutter, J. P. (H.), brother of R. P. Rutter, O.S. 1955; Shaw, N. B. (F.) ; Yonge ma., M. U. (F.), brother of C. J. Yonge.

FORM L. IVA.—Dudbridge, J. S. (H.) ; Hoppe, M. D. (W.) ; Memmott, R. (B.) ; Vickerstaff, G. B. S. (W.) ; Wooderson mi., R. S. (L.), son of S. J. Wooderson, O.S. 1933.

FORM U. IVa.—Cornish, S. M. (L.) ; Floyd, W. L. (M.).

Foam U. IVA.—Flin, R. F. (M.) ; Francies (W.), son of J. S. N. Francies, 0.S.,1922 ; Latimer, P. H. V. (W.) ; Luget, D. J. (L.) ; McIver, G. W. (M.), brother of I. M. McIver, O.S. 1953; Marsh mi., R. E. (L.), brother of B. P. Marsh, O.S. 1958; Shepherd, M. M. (W.) ; Smallman mi.. R. L. (W.), brother of M. A. M. Smallman ; Smith sxts., J. J. (L.) ; Tidby, H. R. (W.).

FORM VA.—Frostick, C. W. C. (L.) ; Horner, D. G. (M.), brother of G. K. Horner, 0.S. 1957; Munday, G. H. (W.) ; Richardson mi., A. W. (L.) ; Stevenson, C. N. D. (L.).

FORM U. VI Arts.—Hamilton, J. E. (L.).

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Our Contemporaries The committee of The Suttonian acknowledges the receipt of the following magazines and apologises for any inadvertent errors or omissions :— The Gresham, Fettesian, Lawrentian, Tonbridgian, Dovorian, Cranbrookian, Chronicle. Aldenhamian, Sennockian, Mill Hill Magazine, St. Dunstan's College Chronicle, Cantuarian, Blundellian, Lancing College Magazine.

Chapel Notes The decoration of the Chapel has generally met with considerable approval and admiration. Some found the new colour scheme rather startling, but most are now prepared to admit that the whole effect is bright, cheering, and an aid to worship.

We have welcomed the following preachers this term : The Rt. Revd.

J. R. S. Taylor, lately Bishop of Sodor and Man, the Revd. Canon A. R. Vicary, Headmaster of King's School, Rochester, and the Revds. R. E. H. Bowdler and F. P. Tompson.

Collections have been taken for the Sutton Valence Parish Church, the Earl Haig Fund, the Church of England Children's Society and the Kent County Association for the Blind.

The Library The committee wishes to thank G. R. A. Argles, Esq., 0.S., for "Hitler, A Study in Tyranny," by Alan Bullock ; M. St. J. Candy, Esq., 0.S., for "Father Henry Willis," by Dr. W. L. Sumner ; T. E. Morgan for "Modern Athletics,"

by H. A. Meyer ; and W. H. Blaxland Esq., 0.S., for "The Golden Ram," by Thomas Girtin.

The following books have been purchased :— " The University Atlas " ; "Crossing of Antarctica," by Sir Vivian Fuchs and Sir Edmund Hillary; "The Background to Current Affairs," by Desmond Crowley ; "Medieval England, an Aerial Survey," by M. W. Beresford and J. K. S. St. Joseph ; "Kitchener—Portrait of an Imperialist,"

by Philip Magnus ; " Andalus Spain under the Moslems," by Edwyn Hole ; "The Rise of Modern Asia," by Ian Thompson.

Society Notes PHILATELIC SOCIETY

Although our numbers have decreased somewhat owing to other societies' more attractive programmes, we have been able to have four meetings this term.

We were privileged to have M. A. McLeod, Esq., from the Mid-Kent and Maidstone Philatelic Society to give us a lecture on" Eire and Hong Kong," which is his speciality.

His society has promised us more help and we hope to have more lectures in the near future which may help to stimulate enthusiasm.

NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY

The society has had few meetings this term. However, some of the members have made use of the Biology Laboratory and carried out their own experiments.

We have had two lectures : one given by Mr. Bennallack-Hart, and one by Dr. Langmead, on the Fame Islands, both providing very entertaining evenings.

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It is a pity that only a dozen people in the whole school appear to be interested in the one society that deals with a topic of such potential importance as science ; however, the society still continues to function, and we are having regular meetings this term.

On November 1, T. 0. R. Shaw and A. K. M. Bristow gave a talk on "Power for Transport," in which they dealt with the various methods for propelling vehicles by road, rail, sea and air.

A fortnight later we saw some films on " Atomic Energy," and the first, " Nuclear Fission," explained the principles of its release. " Calder Hall " gave us a detailed survey of the construction and operation of Britain's first full-scale atomic power station.

We look forward to a lecture illustrated by colour slides by R. W. Lattimer on "London's Underground," and later, a talk by J. G. Denning and T. 0. R. Shaw on "A Visit to a Coalmine."

CHRISTIAN UNION Several meetings have been held this term. Our speakers have included the Revd. F. P. Tompson, the Revd. R. E. H. Bowdler, R. D. English, Esq., 0.S., the Vicar of Sutton Valence and the Revd. 0. J. Searchfield. Their subjects covered various aspects of the Christian life.

Voluntary Chapel still continues to flourish, although attendance is rather low.

More people would always be welcome, both at the Christian Union meetings and at the voluntary service on Thursday evenings.

LAMBE'S MODELLING CLUB Owing to the large number of new boys, there have been many new members this term ; but though several models have been started not many have been finished.

There is a good possibility of a varied display for next Speech Day. GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY The term has been full of activity for the society, the accent being on lectures given by members themselves. At the preliminary meeting, membership was increased to thirty and no less than eight offered to give lectures.

So far we have had three : K. J. Clement on "Finland," A. J. Davies on a "European Tour," and A. E. Noah on "Burma," while we look forward to hearing J. E. Hamilton, who will talk on his native U.S.A. " Finland " and the "European Tour" lectures were both illustrated by excellent colour slides. The last meeting of term will consist of a film show.

The Meteorological Section of the society is being supervised by D. C. Eagle, Esq. With the building of a special enclosure behind Founder's House, readings have become fuller and more accurate. We are very grateful to Mr. Eagle for helping this branch of the society so much.

CONJURING CLUB The two shows and the exhibition which we put on last Speech Day were a great success and we managed to collect ÂŁ3 10s. for the R.N.L.I.

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This term, the club joined Old Suttonians Conjuring Association in London for a reunion dinner and a show at the Scala Theatre produced by the Magic Circle.

Three shows have been arranged for this term, and the Medway Magical Society has kindly offered us speakers and demonstrations whenever we want them.

PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY This term the membership of the Society has been increased to twenty. All new and old members are showing great improvement in their work. Fortnightly competitions are now being held which should raise the standard even higher.

The darkroom has now been fully equipped for enlarging purposes.

LITERARY SOCIETY Once more the society has increased its members to the maximum, even though many left at the end of last term. Unfortunately, lack of space makes it impossible to elect any more who might want to join.

Items in this term's programmes have included the regular play readings, a "Culture quiz," and the anthology programme produced by the members themselves.

This term, we have had an interesting and stimulating lecture by A. G. Foulkes, Esq., on "Modern Music."

Much to the relief of everyone, the Original Contributions meeting has been postponed till next term.

JAZZ SOCIETY The society has been re-formed this term around the nucleus of the "Westminster Sextet," and merely satisfies the growing demand for jazz and popular music by playing a variety of request records. Meetings have so far taken place on Sunday evenings and the Westminster Sextet "hope to provide some of the music themselves in the near future.

The Hunting Society President : The Headmaster.

Vice-Presidents : The Rev. J. E. Cl. Nicholl, J. B. Simpson, Esq. Chairman : W. H. T. Willcox.

Hon. Sec. : A. K. M. Bristow.

Clerk of the House : P. G. F. Norwood.

Committee Members : P. Ashley-Smith.

S. A. Fancy.

R. E. Mardell.

Guardian of the Gavel : D. C. Murray.

THE standard of speaking in the meetings we have had so far appears to be quite ' high, and we hope that it will be raised still higher in the debates later on during term. It is a pity that some senior members of the School appear to be uninterested in the varied aotivities and opportunities provided by the Society.

The first Routine Meeting was held on October 6 and consisted of a" Boomerang" session, This provided a series of surprises, but augured well for the future,

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On November 3, 0. L. Shaw, Esq., a Governor of the School, gave a most enlightening talk entitled, "Secondary Education—Penny Plain, Twopence Coloured."

We are indebted to him for providing an evening which over sixty five -

people

enjoyed very much.

A fortnight later the motion, "This House considers that the Trades Unions have outlived their usefulness," was debated. P. G. F. Norwood, for the proposition, gave a most convincing speech, pointing out the many potential dangers of the present Trade Union system. W. H. T. Willcox, for the opposition, put forward the suggestion that the Trades Unions constituted the only way of keeping Communism out of the industrial life of Britain. D. G. Brewer, seconding for the proposition, and S. A. Fancy, for the opposition, ably backed the main speakers. The motion was carried by 16 votes to 5.

On November 24, we are to debate the morality of gambling, and in the last week of term we will consider whether "This House believes in Ghosts."

School Films

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F the three films being shown this term we have seen two of them so far ; the "Battle of the River Plate "and "Reach for the Sky." The former was received with mixed feelings partly because the sound was not very good. However, the latter was enjoyed by everyone and we are looking forward to seeing "Lucky Jim" at the end of term.

The Saturday Society HE Saturday Society's programme this term has been sufficiently varied to appeal

Tto the wide range of tastes inevitable within such a heterogeneous group.

A satisfactory compromise appears to have been found between " culture " and entertainment, and the pitfall of the mediocre and stereotyped has been avoided.

On October 11, Moiseiwitch gave a recital, which consisted of the Sonata Opus 21

by Beethoven, Preludes by Rachmaninov, and Ballades and Scherzi by Chopin.

Despite an approach that was rather too detached and unemotional, there were many beauties of tone and phrasing which revealed understanding and mastery of the music. This was undoubtedly the most popular of this term's concerts.

Inspector Robert Fabian's lecture on "Scotland Yard" on October 25 lacked a certain subtlety of approach, but his description of police methods in one particular crime was of interest. A little less irrelevancy and a playing down of the histrionic approach might have rendered the lecture more informative, if less diverting.

On November 8, two films were shown : "Time out of War" and the Bolshoi Ballet's "Romeo and Juliet." The first was a statement of the futility and chivalry of war, and its restrained approach made a deep and lasting impression. The second was marred by lack of clarity in the sound, but the atmosphere of both the crowd and individual sequences was clearly, and often excitingly, conveyed.

On November 22, Carmen Prietto (coloratura soprano) and Michael Jesset (guitar) presented a stimulating recital of songs, which ranged from the romanticism

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of Weber and Schubert to the Spanish folk-music of Granados ; the changing emotions of the songs amply compensated for the unavoidable limitations of the guitar used as accompaniment.

It is to be hoped that next term's programme will be equally varied and entertaining.

Sixth Form Lectures F the four Sixth Form lectures presented this term, two have been mainly informative and two were intended to provoke deeper thought ; and in both capacities, they have all proved successful. The first lecture, on the subject of education in East Germany, was given on Friday, October 3, by Dr. Georg Karmitsch, lecturer in English at the University of Berlin. Dr. Karmitsch led us to a thoughtful consideration of conditions under Communist rule, especially as they are seen in the education system. He gave, firstly, an outline of this system and then went on to consider various aspects of its application, and the abuses which arose from it. He spoke with great personal feeling, and although we might have felt that he emphasised one aspect too strongly, he made us realise that grievances were very real. The fact that great numbers of refugees sought a completely new life in Western Germany underlined the burden of these grievances. Dr. Karmitsch spoke with a certain fatherly wit, which was unusual, but was well appreciated and he concluded by reminding us of our own good fortune which we tend to forget only too easily.

On Friday, October 17, Lt.-Comdr. Davey came to speak on the function of the Navy, and the opportunities to be found in it. He began by saying briefly that there were any amount of different jobs available in the Navy, for both scientists and arts students. He then showed two films. The first was on the Mulberry Harbour at Arromanohes, which dealt with the important task that the Navy played on that occasion ; and the second described the training of new officers at the Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth. Both films were excellent, and stimulated a lively interest. Lt.-Comdr. Davey then went on to answer many questions, and showed us that, although the Navy was changing greatly, its function was still essential ; moreover a high standard had to be maintained. We learned at the end that the Navy is not open to everyone !

The lecture on Friday, November 7, on "Borstal and Prison Government" did much, like the first lecture, to lead us to a deeper consideration of the subject. It was given by Mr. R. M. ffinch, Governor of Maidstone Prison, who was certainly able to put across a great deal of his wide knowledge on the subject. He told us some factors of the crime problem, the principles of prison training, and the different types of training available. In mentioning the sort of work a man in the Prison Commission had to do, he stressed the necessity for men to consider the Prison service as their career. He passed round some photographs of Maidstone Prison and these were of great interest to those who were able to see them.

The last lecture took place on Tuesday, November 18: Col. R. V. Boyle spoke on the steel industry, and told us clearly what sort of men this industry wanted, how the selection of trainees was carried out and the courses which these men followed

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to gain their qualifications. He gave us certain points to consider in choosing a career and outlined the ways in which the steel industry answered these requirements.

His talk was interesting, and gave much useful information.

It is to be hoped that these lectures have fulfilled their task : that of giving us a more objective approach to current affairs.

Sixth Form Conference at Sutton Valence

TEN school coaches in quick succession drove into the Chapel Yard on the morning ' of October 23, and a rather self-conscious Sixth Form led the way into the Chapel for the opening service.

The subject of the Conference was " Parliament" ; and in this connection, the opening sermon preached by the Revd. A. C. Bridge dealt with the inter-relationship of religion and politics. He suggested that evil cannot be entirely suppressed by law ; ways will be found to get round it. He stressed that, although law controls us from outside, correction and reformation should come from within.

We were most fortunate in obtaining Mr. Mallalieu, Labour M.P. for Huddersfield, to give us the introductory talk on the workings of Parliament. He opened his talk by giving a vivid description of the House of Commons itself, together with some of its customs. He then went on to describe in detail the procedure of a Bill passing through Parliament before becoming an Act. Vivid and clear as his description of the workings of Parliament was, he seemed to concentrate too much on a graphic outline of its functions rather than its importance in the community it represents.

After this preliminary lecture we all dispersed to various discussion groups to submit questions to be asked during the afternoon. After lunch, we assembled once more in the Hall to hear these questions answered by a panel consisting of Mr. Mallalieu and Lady Davidson, Conservative M.P. for Hemel Hempstead, with the Revd. A. C. Bridge in the chair.

Questions were many and varied, ranging between patronage in politics and Party Whips to Black Rod and Trades Unions, as well as including several lighter questions.

The Conference broke up at about 4 o'clock, after an extremely interesting and informative day.

Sixth Form Conference at Maidstone

N Tuesday, December 9, the second Conference took place at the Star Hotel under the sponsorship of the South Eastern Society of Architects. The subject of the Conference was " Architecture " with the sub-heading of " Designing our Environment."

Mr. E. T. Ashley-Smith opened the meeting by giving a short introductory talk explaining that it was an experiment, and he introduced the speakers.

Mr. H. Morel gave us an illustrated talk on " Architecture, Past and Present," with particular reference to the outside appearance and structure of buildings through the ages, while Mr. E. P. Haines dealt with the interiors and interior decoration of the houses of to-day.

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The third speaker, Mr. J. H. Garnham Wright, dealt with a particular project of his, the formation of a "pedestrian precinct" in Maidstone, a badly needed solution to the congestion problem there, although it seems to have several drawbacks.

The "Devil's Part" was taken admirably by Mr. W. Moore, who was there deliberately to provoke argument and discussion.

After a break for coffee, the meeting then resumed into an all-too-short discussion period in groups under the leadership of qualified architects. The meeting then became general and questions were asked mainly about aspects arising from the previous talks, most of which were answered satisfactorily even if some thorny points were skilfully avoided !

It was a pity that insufficient time compelled the Conference to come to a premature close.

A most successful experiment.

"The Caucasian Chalk Circle"

By BERTOLT BRECHT „ . . . . . . . . .

D. G. Brewer L. C. Edwards, M. D. Lay, J. G. Macnaughtan, D. F. Murrells, B. J. Nella, R. H. Thomas, M. A. Walter, S. H. H. White Governor's Servants . . . . .

H. T. Basd,en-Smith, P. J. Blaxland, S. H. Brown, R. P. Doran Simon .

P. J. Coulson • Corporal . . R. E. Mardell Blockhead . .

D. C. Murray . . .

Rider . . . . . .

P. A. Iremonger Other Soldiers . . . S. D. Bakhin, G. G. Fothergill, D. R. J. Hunt, R. D. E. Mart Governor Georgi Abashwili . . . . . M. L. Tetley-Jones Governor's Wife, Natella Abashwili . . M. R. N. Archbold Adjutant . . . . . . J. B. Cairns Doctors . . . .

J. D. Hackett, R. A. F. Seymour Fat Prince, Arsen Kas Beki . I. E. Morgan Grusha .

J. P. H. Grafton Cook. .

A. L. Langmead Fat Woman A. D. Marsh . .

Maro . . . .R. H. Sculthorp Servant Women A. H. E. Lefort, M. J. Pullen Groom . . .

J. H. Sandilands Architects . .

J. F. Clark, D. F. Murrells Peasant Man . .

L. C. Edwards Peasant Woman. .

D. F. Murrells . , Peasant Husband . .

H. Nixon Merchants . .

M. R. J. Chase, J. H. Sandilands Merchant Woman . .

M. R. N. Archbokl La Vrenti, Grusha's Brother . D. C. Murray Aniko, his Wife . . . R. H. Thomas Farm Servant . . R. P. Doran Mother-in-Law . . . .

L. C. Edwards Wedding and Funeral Guests R. M ..

J. C. Chase, R. J. Mitham, M. J. Pullen, R. J. Nella, A. W. Richardson Story teller Beggars .

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. J. G. Macnaughtan .

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Monk .

F. A. B. Clement, C. C. Higgins, S. H. H. White . .

Musicians .

M. A. Walter Jussup, a dying peasant . A. Djavadi . . .

Azdak S. H. H. White Old Man, the Grand Duke . . P. A. Hunt Shauwa, a Village Policeman . M. B. Heugh Fat Prince's Nephew A. W. Richardson .

Invalid . . M. D. Lay Limping Man . . R. P. Doran .

Doctor D. F. Murrells . . .

Blackmailer .

E. J. 'Downing, J. G. Macnaughtan, E. I. Overy Farmers .

T. E. Morgan The Bandit, Irakli A. H. E. Lefort First Old Woman . I. E. Morgan First Lawyer .

B. Cairns . J. Second Lawyer .

R. J. Nella .

Second Old Woman M. R. J. Chase Old Man . .

Claire Simpson Michael, the Child F. A. B. Clement Singer . .

Music composed by Mr. A. G. Foulkes (except for Blockhead's song, a different version of which was given at each performance by D. C. Murray).

Orchestra : Mr. Foulkes, S. D. Biggs, F. A. B. Clement, C. C. Higgins, D. M. O'Brien, S. H. H. White.

Sets designed by : J. G. Denning and D. J. Comfort.

Stage arrangements : Supervised by Mr. D. A. Simmons.

Stage Manager : T. 0. R. Shaw.

Stage Assistants : F. Atchisson, R. A. Baron.

Properties : B. R. Penington, P. A. J. Wooderson, R. F. Fletcher.

Costumes : The Women's Institute, Messrs. L. & H. Nathan, East Sutton Park, R. M. Kojecky.

Lighting directed by : Mr. B. D. Warburton, A. K. M. Bristow, N. B. S. Harris, R. W. Lattimer, D. W. Martin, M. J. Scott.

Make up and dressing : Miss M. A. Wonwick, Mr. F. R. Ball, Mr. A. B. Derrick, Mr. R. H. Hanworth.

Prompter : I. Maddieson.

Dances arranged by : Mr. D. C. Eagle.

PRODUCER: Mr. J. B. Simpson.

I enjoyed it. To put on a school stage a play with over fifty characters is something of a tour de force for the producer, and first in any estimate of this production must come congratulations to Mr. Simpson for his skill in handling its many difficult scenes. Occasionally the ingenuity seemed to defeat its own ends—some of the projected scenes on the cyclorama confused rather than clarified the remarks of the Storyteller—but I was pleased with the tempo of the piece, which was vigorous and unforced.

The play itself is rather slighter than I expected. It is theatrical rather than dramatic, there is little development of character or tension and it has a story instead of a plot. Comedy is there, some meaty rustic characters, macabre incident, earthy suggestion, and at times tenderness and pathos, but I found the so-called tragic element spurious. The fact that much of human behaviour is selfish and cruel may be

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unpleasant but it is not in itself tragic, and at the climax of the play the clash of wills between Grusha and Azdak never approaches the stature of tragedy. In fact, we are nearer Aladdin than Agamemnon.

However, this does not detract from the entertainment value of the play. There are ample opportunities for forceful character studies, and enough of these were taken to prevent the action from lapsing into dullness. Here an old bogey rears its ugly head : words which were by no means always audible. I will not labour this point, especially as there were various places where the actors had to try to speak against background music or tramping feet, but it caused me one or two moments of bewilderment.

To single out individuals from the minor parts in a cast of this size is not easy, and perhaps not very fair, but I liked Langmead as the Cook, Macnaughten as the Monk, Chase and Nixon for the clearness of their few words, and Clark and Murrells as assorted architects. I. E. Morgan gave us two neat character studies, and Archbold made a suitably snobbish Governor's wife. Mardell and Murray combined in an amusing double act, and Murray's Lavrenti was good, too. To mention these names is in no way to slight the rest, and other people might well make out an entirely different list. Here also I must include Brewer, who told the story suavely and intelligibly from his little cell.

Of the more important roles Simon's is the least rewarding. Coulson played him with sincereity, but was perhaps too self-effacing. Azdak has far more opportunities and Djavadi set about the part with an enthusiasm which was bound to communicate itself to the audience. He used a wealth of expression and gesture to create his picture of wily and genial villainy. Grusha must be a difficult part for a boy to play, and Grafton handled it (and his" baby ") very well indeed. He brought out the affectionate side of Grusha's nature beautifully, and his asides to Michael were the best thing of the evening. On the other hand, his voice had not a great range of expression and tended to remain plaintive when it should have become indignant.

For the rest, I should say that all the participants, visible and invisible, showed admirable team spirit. The music was effective, though the singers were impossibly placed for making their words clear, the dancing competent, the stage management also.

What remains in the mind now that this rather controversial play is over ? A message ? There is none, unless it be that of Candide : " faut cultiver noire jardin."

The somewhat trite moral at the end ? That does not provide sufficient excuse for a play. Satire ? That cannot move us, as in this country we already hate the militarism and revolutioneering at which Brecht's shafts are aimed. No, it is as a story that we shall remember it ; a tale of good and evil, and a good evening's entertainment, which is all that matters anyway.

R.E.H.

Carols

(I N the last Sunday of term, Carols replaced the canticles in the morning service, which allowed the School to sing as well as to hear carols sung. In the afternoon the Chapel was full for the annual carol service, at which some old favourites were

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sung. New additions were : " The Virgin's Cradle Song," by Rubra ; " The fruitful seed of Jesse," by M. Praetorius ; " From Heaven above to Earth I come," by Luther ; "Thou must leave thy lowly dwelling," by Berlioz ; and a fifteenth-century German carol, " Shepherds loud their praises singing." In the evening the choir visited the Parish Church and joined the church choir in the usual combined carol service. The choir sang even better there, and won much praise for their contribution. There is no doubt that it is easier to sing when the organ is not so far away, but the unaccompanied singing was also more successful in the Church, where the acoustics seem to be more effective. Other visits included the usual carols at the East Kent Hospital and a service at Leeds Church, which were both much appreciated. Mr. Lynas and the singers can feel that their hard work was well rewarded.

A Madrigal Group under Mr. Foulkes and Mr. Horn also sang a rather different selection of carols in the village.

The School Orchestra "WOULD you please write an article about the Orchestra for our School Magazine, sir ? " This was addressed to me after one of our usual Tuesday evening orchestral practices, and as I was politely informed that the article would be required by the following day I retired to the Sanatorium like a boy, who having done something wrong, had been told to write lines by the following morning.

After trying unsuccessfully to "pass the baby" on to Mr. Lynas, I started by trying to remember what the orchestra sounded like last January. The best way to summarise this is to say that I have definitely heard the worst, and sincerely hope that the improved standard of playing since then will be maintained during the future.

Our latest effort has been to tackle a selection of the music from " Iolanthe."

The result of our first run-through was, to say the least, really remarkable in places.

Stravinski and other modern composers would no doubt have been highly delighted at the strange and weird harmonies which came forth, but I am sure that between now and next March, when the School are producing this opera, we shall be able to play Sullivan's music as he really intended it to sound.

I would like to say at this stage how pleased we are at having two new members in the Orchestra, Hamilton and Page, both of whom joined the School this term.

They are certainly a great asset.

What we really need are more string players. Surely there must be a few boys in the School who would welcome a challenge to their intelligence ?

G. H.

Notes on the Term HE addition of Valence House (opposite the Swan) to Lambe's House seems to be

Ta success. Few mishaps have occurred except for a most unfortunate fire which broke out in the drawing-room of Mr. and Mrs. Lynas. Strangely enough, it started in the fireplace, but somehow it set fire to a wooden beam just beneath the hearth ;

219 THE SUTTONIAN — — however, it was extinguished before much damage could be done. It was, in fact, out by the time the firemen appeared, at the double, two abreast, carrying an enormous hose, who theft proceeded to hack the fireplace to pieces.

An omen ? The house matrons of Westminster and Lambe's were left to" burn" in their respective house fire practices.

Those who take the Sunday Times will probably have noticed, and read, the considerable correspondence on the subject of fagging. During his first year in a . senior house a new boy will fag for any period up to two terms. Each prefect has a fag to himself while the "End Show" has one between them. The duties of a fag include washing up, clearing up, cleaning shoes, occasional cooking and running errands ; they are general jobs which do no harm whatsoever. In return for his work the fag may receive the odd cup of coffee or piece of toast while at the end of term he is given a token sum of money by his fag master as a mark of appreciation.

On the whole, fags at Sutton appear to enjoy or at least tolerate their tasks. Dangers can, of course, arise from fagging, especially when the fags are given a "free show" too frequently, and they tend to regard the show almost as their own, thus gaining privileges above boys who may be three or four years senior to them. One letter also suggested that fag and fag master may become too familiar ; here lies another danger, that of favouritism.

How do prefects feel about their fags ? One letter in the Sunday Times expressed the amusing point of view, namely, that fags are not the slightest bit scared of their fag masters but the fag masters scared of their fags ; a most useful position for the fag.

To sum up, it is fair to say that fagging is good training for a young boy at the bottom of the School as long as he realises and maintains his position and, most important, the prefect does likewise. Moreover, prefects must not always expect everything to be done for them, especially in the holidays. So let us leave fagging as it is and ignore the letter of" Poor Sufferer "who has not recovered from his fagging days in the distant past.

D. C. Eagle, Esq., has caused quite a disturbance in the School with his vigorous P.T. classes. When, as far too often, wet weather prevailed, School rugger teams trooped down to the almshouses for "circuit training." We would crawl back to our houses ! Mr. Eagle's selection of exercises catered for every working part of our body, indeed some were working for the first time. After several " circuits " we were casually told to do each exercise to exhaustion. However, there is no doubt that our teams have benefited from this excellent training and we are grateful to Mr. Eagle for "putting us through it."

A successor has been found for Kitty Wee, Mr. Blatchley-Hennah's cat, who lives in the Lambe's kitchens. Although Kitty Wee is in good health she is beginning to feel the worries of old age. Brigitte is a tabby kitten found by a member of Westminster at the beginning of term. As she was unclaimed, she took up residence in the Westminster shows. She is a familiar sight about the School and regularly attends Chapel.

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It has been noticeable in recent years that music is becoming more prominent in the lives of boys at Sutton Valence. Besides the continuous programme of "Pop records," coming from all dayrooms, there are regular practices for the School Orchestra, Madrigal Society, Chapel Choir, Corps of Drums, Jazz Club, " Iolanthe," and play musicians. Besides these musical functions, we will have the Music Competition in the Lent Term, and Choral Society in the Summer Term. It might be added that the Prefects' Concert owed many of its successes to clever musical arrangements.

Our exchange student, Jim Hamilton, is settling down into the routine of English school life. He has gained his rugger colours as a left wing in the 1st XV, and has joined many of the School societies, including the Hunting Society, in which he has taken a major part in a debate on whether gambling is immoral. This was appropriate as he is following his father into the Church when he leaves school. Brian Marsh, our exchange student who went over to Governor Dummers School, Massachusetts, is enjoying himself but finds the time-table very full and gets little time to himself.

On Friday, November 7, a mass X-ray unit visited Sutton Valence. Most of the School, including the teaching and domestic staff, attended. Happily the results seem to have been favourable, as no one was required for further examination.

The practice of School prefects taking breakfast and tea, which was introduced a year ago, has hitherto inexplicably escaped mention in The Suttonian. This innovation soon proved itself to be a success and it has certainly relieved masters of a most irksome and unwelcome fatigue.

We now see our masters blossoming forth with new cars. Time was when it was a sign of dignity to possess a "vintage " car, but those days are gone and one wonders whether the disease of " keeping up with the Joneses " has at last affected Sutton Valence. Fortunately, Exeat Sundays, with their spate of Bentleys and Jaguars, help us to maintain a proper perspective.

Ashford Dance THIS term's Ashford Dance was arranged for Monday, December 15, and despite ' rain thirty Suttonians went to Ashford in festive mood. They were welcomed by the Ashford girls in the gaily decorated hall, and after a short literary quiz the dancing began, Miss Miller, assisted by Mr. Eagle, kept the dancers moving and prevented most people from sitting out even the more exhausting dances. The visitors from abroad were introduced to the complexities of Scottish dances, and the variety of novelty dances provided amusement for everybody. Afterwards Rock 'n Roll offered a challenge of agility which few accepted, but less strenuous dances followed until Auld Lang Syne ended a most enjoyable evening.

Our sincere thanks are due to Miss Nightingale and all who made such an evening possible.

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Swiss Holiday

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PARTY of twenty-one, including three Old Suttonians (A. F. S. Cotton, A. A. G. Trimming and M. St. J. Candy), had an enjoyable and reasonably strenuous holiday in Switzerland at the end of August.

Our first week was spent at Beckenried on Lake Lucerne with the Hotel Mond as our headquarters. The weather was uniformly warm and sunny. Our walks and climbs included a pleasant stroll through woods and meadows high above the lake to Seelisberg and Ruth; Rigi Kuhn (by mountain railway) and the relentless drop down to Gersau ; Burgenstock and the famous Felsenweg (nur fiir gute Fussganger in its latter stages) ; and an expedition led by our host Freddie Amstad from the Klewenalp and over the tops behind the Buochserhorn. Boating and bathing filled the rare leisure moments and an occasional evening jaunt into Lucerne in Trimming's invaluable Volkswagen.

Our be.se for the second week was at Wilderswil (Hotel Baren) in the Bernese Oberland. Here the mountains are higher and as if to keep pace the mountains of food grew higher too. A gentle stroll up Saxetental resolved itself, thanks to some faulty map reading on the part of the Fiihrer, into a strenuous and frustrating climb up slippery slopes of grass. A day was spent at Marren and the Trummelbach Falls ; another day at Grindelwald with the ascent of the Faulhorn, and best of all, a glorious walk high above Wengen from the top of the Ma.nnlichen to Kleine Scheidegg and back via Wengenalp to Wengen, a day of hot sunshine and superb views of snowcapped mountains and glaciers. While others disported themselves at the Kursaal in Interlaken or toured the Giimsel and Furka Passes in the Volkswagen, a select and wealthy few went up the Jungfraujochbahn and had the satisfaction of ski-ing, howbeit inexpertly, in September sunshine. The last day was spent sailing down Thunnersee en route for Bern, where the flags were out and the whole city en fete to greet, not us, but the King and Queen of the Hellenes.

All being well, there will be a similar Swiss holiday next summer for boys at the School, old boys and friends. Any who are interested are asked to get in touch with N. P. Bentley at the School.

C.C.F. Notes

A CHANGE of policy this term has been the concentration of all training time ' into one afternoon. It is hoped that this will result in greater efficiency, as well as fewer clashes between C.C.F. and other activities.

For the Army Proficiency Certificate Examination, which has replaced the former Certificate "A," Part II, we were faced with the largest number of candidates ever—seventy. All concerned are to be congratulated on the result, as 66 per cent. were successful. The keen work of the N.C.O. instructors and of the candidates themselves, who improved greatly during the final month, contributed to this result.

We must also thank R.S.M. Watts and C.S.M. Wilde of the Depot, The Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment, for their enthusiastic help with drill and weapon training.

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This term also saw a change of location for the Field Day exercise. This took place at Acrise, near Folkestone ; and a pleasant bus ride, a fine, if cold, day, a change of country, and an excellent packed lunch, provided by Miss Warren and the kitchen staff, all contributed to an enjoyable day out.

PROMOTIONS In addition to those reported in last term's notes, the following promotions have been made :-To Sgt. : Cpls. Gilham and Olsen, A. J. Army Proficiency Certificate : successful candidates :— Cadets : Archer, Barron, Bowdler, Bunzl, Cairns, Carpenter, Charlton, Clement I, Collins, Davies, A. J., Denning, Dixon, Edbrooke, Fothergill, Green, C. J., Harris, Higgins, N. A., Hills, Hughes, Hukins, Hunt, D. J., Iremonger, Jones, Jeffryes, Kojecky, Lattimer, R. W., Macdonald, Martin, Meyrick, Murrells, Oliver, Olsen, W. R., Overy, Palmer, M. A., Perry, Scot, Smallman, M. A. M., Smith, R. M., Smith, R. C., Smith, A. S., Speck, Tetley-Jones, Walter, Williams.

Shooting

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HOOTING began later than usual this term because the reconditioning of the range had not been completed. The old wooden hut, which previously enclosed the firing point, has now been replaced by a brick building. A similar structure has been erected at the butts, which are now fitted with a target illumination system.

This permits the use of the range after dark, so consequently the number of shoots possible each week has been doubled.

In order to increase the importance of our weekly postal matches, the team for the week is now chosen in advance and each member has a definite competition shoot each week. Under the new system the results of our postal matches have been quite satisfactory, although we have been hampered slightly by inexperience in competition shooting. Many high individual scores have been attained, often by newcomers to miniature range shooting.

In the Staniforth Challenge Cup most of the team shot well ; however, the soores were somewhat below our capabilities. Nevertheless we were placed 25th out of the 110 schools competing. A higher average score was yielded in the first stage of the Kent T.A. match, and, although we are capable of a much higher team score, it is encouraging to note the excellent temperament of the team and the absence of "competition nerves."

Once again, our Open Range prospects are very good. We now have a large number of young shots, who have already had one season's open range experience and who will probably stay for at least two more seasons,

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The following are the scores made in the two open competitions this term :— THE STANIFORTH CHALLENGE CUP VIII .

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G. H. Wall M. J. R. Gammie .

J. C. Hardy S. D. Biggs .

P. J. Coulson .

R. M. Kojecky . .

C. J. Green K. J. Clement .

96 98 96 90 97 95 95 99

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THE FIRST STAGE OF THE KENT T.A. AND A.F. MATCH .

G. H. Wall .

98 M. J. R. Gammie 95 J. C. Hardy .

97 P. J. Coulson .

97 R. M. Kojecky .

96 J. Clement .

K. 98 581 (claimed score)

We have shot the following postal matches this term :— For Aldenham School .

Hurstpierpoint College Blundell's School .

Glenalmond .

Repton School . ' Uppingham School Glasgow Academy .

Elizabeth College .

Fettes College .

The Leys School .

Harrow School .

Beckenham Rifle Club Ardingly College .

Sherborn School .

Eton College .

765 765 765 765 778 778 778 762 762 782 775 775 775 775 775

Against 729 785 788 760 764 765 753 792 762 784 784 778 777 760 768

Result Won Lost Lost Won Won Won Won Lost Draw Lost Lost Lost Lost Won Won

The following were the Results of the Miniature range Inter-House Competition :— ism ST. MARGARET'S 2ND LAMBE'S G. H. Wall

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M. J. R. Gammie D. J. R. Hunt G. G. Fothergill

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98 95 98 99

S. 0. Biggs .

P. J. Coulson R. M. Kojecky D. W. Martin

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390 3nn WESTMINSTER J. C. Hardy . . .

N. B. S. Harris . .

T. G. McCarthy .

K. J. Clement .

Winner

98 96 95 94 383

97 96 97 98 388

4TH FOUNDER'S T. B. Tribe . .

H. J. Croysdill .

R. M. Smith . .

B. Solle . . .

of Individual Shield : G. G. Fothergill-99,

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Football Retrospect Played Won

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7 1 1 Under-15's ..

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7 As far as records show, this was the first season in the history of the School that the 1st XV had an unbeaten season against other schools (except during the war years when a restricted fixture list was necessary).

M. A. Elmit, in his second year as captain, is to be congratulated on producing a side which showed the value of team work. He had only two old colours to call on at the beginning of the season, but he moulded and led a side of which he has every reason to be proud.

Yet no good 1st XV could be produced without the grounding and team spirit taught in junior games and the fitness resulting from a united effort. Elmitt would be the first to admit that the policy of having, and being able to ensure, two masters in charge of each of the Under-14, Under-15 and Under-16 XV's has paid dividends ; and the circuit training led by Mr. Eagle has proved invaluable.

The pack led by A. Djavadi has proved adequate in the tight scrums and normally very mobile in the loose. The new laws have found two enterprising exponents in Djavadi and K. J. Downing, who were able to use the extra mobility demanded to the full. E. G. Capon rarely played a poor game, and with K. Wilmshurst and J. C. Hardy proved a tower of strength in the open and in the line-out.

D. Pares increased in confidence as the season went on. There were occasions when none of his passes looked like finding K. R. Gilham, but Gilham had an ability to take almost anything reachable, and also to get off the mark very rapidly.

This was the chief asset to a threequarter line which relied on the openings made

by Elmitt at outside centre and the speed of the two wings (J. E. Hamilton and C. C. Higgins), one or other of which proved a match winner on most occasions.

With Elmitt himself as a normally safe goal-kicker and K. Wilmshurst as an able deputy, most of the opportunities offered were accepted.

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Rugger, 1958 (Match Reports) 1st XV v. Sevenoaks School

Played at Sevenoaks on November 1, and won by the School by two goals and a penalty (13 pts.) to a try (3 pts.).

The slope and difficult afternoon sun made the toss a valuable one to win at Sevenoaks. Elmitt duly obliged and chose to play with the slope. He then made a useful break and was pulled

down ten yards out, but in going down sent a pass to Hamilton, who, cutting in, scored. Elmitt converted from an easy angle. That was the only score in the first half and a very inadequate one it seemed to the school supporters.

However, shortly after the interval, Hardy intercepted a pass, kicked ahead for Higgins to come up, rather unexpectedly, to score. Again Elmitt converted. This aroused Sevenoaks, who

THE SUTTONIAN made every effort .to get over and eventually their right wing succeeded in scoring far out. This made it 10-3.

However, from a scrum on the Sevenoaks line, the Sevenoak's threequarters were caught off-side and Elmitt was able to add a penalty goal. This was a satisfactory win against a good side.

Team : S. D. Biggs, C. C. Higgins, A. C. B. Lister, H. A. Elmitt, J. E. Hamilton, K. R. Gilham, D. Pares, J. B. Cairns, P. G. F. Norwood, K. J. Downing, J. C. Hardy, K. Wilmshurst, A. Djavadi, R. H. Palmer, E. G. Capon.

1st XV v. Cranbrook School Played on Upper on Wednesday, November 5, and won by the School by one goal, four tries and a penalty (20 pts.) to one penalty (3 pts.).

This was a good victory won despite a cartilage injury to Lister who remained out of the side for the rest of term.

Only a penalty in the closing minutes brought Cranbrook into the game which followed the now usual pattern of a succession of outside breaks by Elmitt, who finally passed inside to his wing threequarter. The School pack played well in the first half but let up in the second half with the result that only one try was scored in the second period.

Tries were scored by Elmitt (3), Pares and Capon.

Team : S. D. Biggs, C. C. Higgins, A. C. B. Lister, M. A. Elmitt, J. E. Hamilton, K. R. Gilham, D. Pares, J. B. Cairns, P. G. F. Norwood, K. J. Downing, J. C. Hardy, K. Wilmshurst, A. Djavadi, R. H. Palmer, E. G. Capon.

1st XV v. King's Rochester Played on Upper, on Saturday, November 8, and won by the School by three goals, two tries and a penalty (24 pts.) to a try and a penalty (6 pts.).

It was satisfactory to record the School's second win against King's in successive years, after a long period of defeats.

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Elmitt kicked a penalty ; this was followed by a fine try, after a movement started by Hamilton in which all the threequarters handled the ball. It was rounded off by Higgins for Elmitt to convert. A repetition of a move which left out the inside centre found Hamilton gathering the ball well to score. Hamilton repeated his effort and Elmitt converted both tries. The forwards now ca me into their own and some good loose play resulted in a try by Capon. After halftime Downing was penalised for lying on the ball. This was followed by some mauling and a Rochester forward scored.

However, the School came back with what was one of the best tries of the season, when both Gilham and Elmitt made half-breaks, the movement being rounded off by Higgins scoring in the corner.

Team : S. D. Biggs, C. C. Higgins, C. R. A. Welch,

Rt. A. Elmltt, J. E. Hamilton, K. It. Gilham, D. Pares,

J. B. Cairns, P. G. F. Norwood, K. J. Downing, J. C. Hardy, K. Wilmshurst, A. Djavadi, R. H. Palmer, E. G. Capon.

1st XV v. Dover College Played at Dover on Saturday, November 15, and won by the School by two goals (10 pts.) to a try (3 pts.).

Dover had beaten the School last year and had done well against King's, Canterbury, so the match was not going to prove an easy one. As it turned out, it was well fought out. Dover's strength lay in a pack which mostly held the School one, and in a pair of wing forwards who got up quickly on to Gilham and put him out of his stride completely.

Elmitt too was well covered. It was, however, due to a break by Elmitt that Hamilton was able to score after a fine run down the wing. The other try was a pushover one by the pack. Both of these Elmitt converted. Downing did well in the line out and Djavadi and Capon

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in the loose, but the tendency too often was for one person to do an individual turn each time rather than for all to work in a concerted bunch.

Team: S. D. Biggs, C. C. Higgins, C. R. A. Welch, M. A. Elmitt, J. E. Hamilton, K. R. Gilham, D. Pares, J. B. Cairns, P. G. F. Norwood, K. J. Downing, J. C. Hardy, K. Wilmshurst, A. Djavadi, B. It. Bartlett, E. G. Capon.

1st XV v. Hurstpierpoint College Played at Hurstpierpoint on Saturday, November 22, and drawn 3-3.

This was a memorable match. As a first fixture between these two schools it was of importance, but as a meeting between two sides which had deservedly claimed good records, it was to prove Homeric.

The day was overcast, with a strong wind blowing across the ground and driving away the fog. Elmitt chose to play with the slope and against this breeze. The opening moments made his decision of doubtful value when Goalen was unfortunate to be penalised for knocking forward, but the attack was held. Both sides gave the ball plenty of airing, Norwood more than once gaining possession against the loose head. Gilham seemed capable of catching anyhing within reach with almost prehensile fingers. He moved fast but all too often the centres were tackled in possession, and it was a break through by the Hurst centres which brought the only try. Fortunately for us, it was not converted. Soon afterwards Higgins was given a good opening by Ehnitt and ran clear to the full-back but was not fast nor clever enough to round him.

Then Pares, too, broke away but was unable to find support when he looked most dangerous. Ill return, a lovely scissors movement by the Hurst centres so nearly brought them a try. But half-time came with the score still 0-3.

From the start of the second half Sutton exerted the pressure. From a scrum very near the Hurst line, one of the Hurst centres was offside, and Elmitt (though obviously being nearly persuaded to try the short kick in the hope of gaining 5 pts.) decided to take the near certainty offered, and kicked the penalty goal. Thereafter and for the last 20 minutes both sides threw everything into the attack. Time and time again the Hurst threequarters seemed to have a certain try but some superb tackling by Higgins with valuable help from Goalen kept them out. A missed tackle of the Hurst fly-half seemed to offer a certain try and only superb covering prevented it. Finally, with barely 5 minutes to go, Elmitt seemed to be laid out with concussion. He was, however, able to continue and, in the dying minutes of the game, a rugged defence was almost turned into an attack.

The final whistle came as a relief to all—not least the players.

The School can look forward with pleasure to future returns of this fixture but can scarcely hope to provide such an exciting, hard-fought, yet finely played match.

Team : It. C. Goalen, C. C. Higgins, B. D. H. Preston, M. A. Elmitt, J. E. Hamilton, K. R. Gilham, D. Pares, J. B. Cairns, P. G. F. Norwood, K. J. Downing, F. C. Hardy, K. Wilmshurst, A. Djavadi, B. R. Bartlett, E. G. Capon.

1st XV v. Cranbrook School Played at Cranbrook on Wednesday, November 26, and won by the School by 1 goal and 2 tries (11 pts.) to a penalty goal (3 pts).

This match suffered because it came so soon after the exhausting efforts of the previous Saturday. In the first half everything went wrong. The forwards moving like men in a dream were slow, sluggish and sightless. The backs

THE surroNIAN demonstrated shadow tackling at its worst. In fact, it was the reaction after a great climax. So playing against the slope Cranbrook made the most of their chances and scored a penalty.

The start of the second half was a sorry repetition of the first, but suddenly the School came to life. First a fine run by Higgins brought an unconverted try, and then a stronger effort from the forwards led to a scramble in which Downing scored. And when this might not be sufficient, Higgins ran over for another try which Wilmshurst, with a magnificient kick from very near the touchline, converted.

Like a fine racehorse the team had managed to get out of an extremely tricky situation.

Team : R. C. Goalen, C. C. Higgins, C. It. A. Welch, M. A. Elmitt, J. E. Hamilton, K. It. Gilman, D. Pares, J. B. Cairns, P. Cl. F. Norwood, K. J. Downing, J. C. Hardy, K. Wilmshurst, A. Djavadi, B. It. Bartlett, E. G. Capon.

1st XV v. St. Lawrence College Saturday, November 29, played on Upper and won by the School by 1 goal and 3 tries (14 pts.) to a goal and a penalty goal (8 pts.).

At the beginning the College forwards were getting their heads down in the loose much better than the School forwards. The result was that the heel was slow. After ten minutes of play a pass was intercepted by the College centre who ran 40 yards to score near the posts. The try was converted. This reverse put the School on its mettle and after a series of storming raids by the School the visitors touched down and a drop out was awarded. Having tended to kick to the right, the kicker changed direction and Higgins, gathered the rolling ball well and ran round two men to score in the corner. Shortly afterwards a quick pick up by Pares set the backs

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off, Elmitt was tackled and passed inside to Downing, coming up in support, who in turn passed to Hamilton, who went over for a try far out. At the beginning of the second half a forward rush by the School ended in Cairns obtaining possession and forcing himself over for a try.

Wilmshurst converted. The School pack had now got the measure of their opponents, being quicker on to the ball and round in the loose. Higgins' speed on the wing again allowed him to run outside his man and score in the corner after a crisp passing movement. The last few moments resulted in the College reducing the arrears with a penalty goal.

Team : It. C. Goalen, C. C. Higgins, C. R. A. Welch, M. A. Elmitt, J. E. Hamilton, K. It. Gilham, D. Pares, J. B. Cairns, P. Cl. F. Norwood, K. J. Downing, J. C. Hardy, K. Wilmshurst, A. Djavadi, B. It. Bartlett, E. J. Capon.

1 st XV v. O.S. Played on B.M. on Saturday, December 13, and won by the School by a goal (5 pts.) to a penalty goal (3 pts.).

There was every excuse for a lower standard of play from this match. The rain actually held off, but the wind was cold and the conditions miserable. From the start the pitch was sodden and soon churned up into a glorified mudbath.

Playing down in the first half, the School was able to take advantage of one lusty kick ahead, when Higgins won the race for the touch down. How valuable the subsequent conversion by Elmitt proved to be ! A penalty against the School gave J. S. Andrews (0.S.) the opportunity to convert a very sticky ball from the 10-yard line. This was the end of the scoring but not the end of fierce battle between two hard-fighting packs, in which the voice of I. N. Wilcockson (0.S.) was prominent. Many were the occasions when the School

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was grateful for the kindly whistle of P. W. Grafton (0.S.). But the defence proved adequate in spite of all.

Team : R. C. Goalen, C. C. Higgins, C. R. A. Welch, M. A. Elmitt, J. E. Hamilton, K. R. Gilham, D. Pares, J. B. Cairns, P. G. F. Norwood, K. J. Downing, J. C. Hardy, K. Wilmshurst, M. J. E. Butcher, B. R. Bartlett, A. Djavadi.

1st XV Club Results Sat., Oct. 4 Sat., Oct. 18 Sat., Oct. 25

School v. Tonbridge Club Colts. Won 18-11.

School v. London Scottish. Won 14-11.

School v. Wasps. Lost 9-11.

2nd XV Results Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 5 Nov. 8 Nov. 15 Nov. 26 Nov. 29

v . London Scottish. Home. Lost 8-11. v . The Wasps. Home. Lost 0-19. v . Sevenoaks School. Away. Drawn 8-8. v . Cranbrook School. Home. Won 17-0. v . King's School, Rochester. Away. Won 27-0. v . Dover College. Home. Lost 6-11. v . Cranbrook School. Away. Won 6-5. v . St. Lawrence College. Home. Won 17-0.

Under-I6 XV Results Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Nov. 1 Nov. 8 Nov. 15 Nov. 29

v. Eastbourne. Away. Lost 0-30. v. King's School, Canterbury. Away. Won 13-6. v. Sevenoaks School. Home. Won 17-0. v. King's School, Rochester. Home. Won 60-0. v. Dover College. Away. Won 11-0. v. St. Lawrence College. Away. Won 12-5.

Under-I5 XV Results Oct. 11 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Nov. 1 Nov. 5 Nov. 8 Nov. 15 Nov. 26 Nov. 29

v. King's School, Canterbury. Away. Lost 0-45. v. Eastbourne. Home. Lost 3-9. v. King's School, Rochester. Away. Lost 19-25.

V. Sevenoaks School. Home. Lost 3-25. v. Cranbrook School. Away. Drawn 0-0. v. Tonbridge School. Home. Lost 6-11. v. Dover College. Home. Won 17-3. v. Cranbrook School. Home. Lost 8-13.

V. St. Lawrence College. Away. Lost 3-17.

Under-I4 XV Results Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Nov. 1 Nov. 5 Nov. 8 Nov. 26

V. Eastbourne College. Home. Won 19-6. v. King's School, Rochester. Home. Won 21-8. v. Sevenoaks School. Home. Lost 8-25. v. Cranbrook School. Away. Lost 0-21. v. King's School, Rochester. Away. Lost 0-12. v. Cranbrook School. Home. Lost 0-16.

House Matches Westminster v. St. Margaret's

Played on B.M. on Wednesday, November 19, and won by Westminster by a penalty goal and three tries (12) to

nil.

Having the stronger pack, Westminster pressed St. Margaret's from the start. In the first few minutes Aisher cut through and passed to Macdonald, who scored.

Here St. Margaret's came to life and Westminster were forced back to their twentyfive for some time. However, Archer made a good break for Downing to score.

Westminster were on top in the second half, Harris scoring the third try from a scrum. Shortly afterwards Hardy kicked a penalty.

The St. Margaret's forwards are to be congratulated on holding their own so well and likewise the Westminster backs.

It was encouraging to see the younger members on both sides taking such a large part in the game.

Teams : Westminster : C. C. Higgins, T. E. Morgan, T. J. Archer, M. J. Abhor, S. A. S. Hill ; B. Macdonald, T. A. S. Butler ; T. G. MacCarthy, S. H. H. White, M. G. Crutch, L E. Overy, N. B. S. Harris, A. H. Pasfleld, J. C. Hardy, K. J. Downing.

St. Margaret's : R. G. Goalen ; G. H. Wall, B. D. H. Preston, M. A. Elmitt, N. C Davies, K. R. Gilham ; D. Manook ; C. J. Green, H. Nixon, P. A. Hunt, M. J. E. Butcher, K. G. Eliot-Smith, A. J. Halsey, R. H.Palmer, A. Djavadi.

Founder's v. Lambe's

Played on B.M. on Wednesday, November 19, and won by Founder's with a goal (5) to a try (3).

Both teams scored early in the first half of the match and play was fairly even. Founder's forwards were heavier than Lambe's and were always pressing.

Lambe's outsides, including Capon, were equally potentially dangerous.

During the second half, Founder's were exerting pressure ; play was mostly inside Lambe's 25-yard line, but there was no score. A fair result.

Lambe's : S. D. Biggs, R. E. Mardell, M. J. Meyrick, J. E. Hamilton, J. R. Sherreff, C. R. A. Welch, D. W. Martin, J. G. Maenaughton, D. J. F. Godden, M. I. Tetley-Jones, B. A. Speck, P. J. Coulson, M. B. Browne, M. A. Palmer, E. 0. Capon (Capt.).

Founder's : A. J. Hughes, J. C. Perry, R. C. G. Smith, A. T. G. Smith, R. H. Smith, I. C. Sibley, D. Pares, T. O'Brien, B. R. Bartlett, K. Wilmshurst, A. K. M. Bristow, P. R. Posgate, P. Charlton, P. G. F. Norwood, J. E. Harvey.

THE SUTTONIAN Founder's V. Westminster The final was played on B.M.I. on Wednesday, December 17, and won by Westminster with a goal and a txy (8) to one try (3).

The very wet conditions made the match a game for the forwards, although the scrum-half, Butler, played an excellent game in getting the ball out to Macdonald, who kicked extremely well.

Pares scored the Founders' try in the first few minutes, while the Westminster tries were the result of good team work by their forwards.

Founder's : R. M. Smith, A. T. G. Smith, R. C. G. Smith, L. E. Parkes, S. C. Perry, I. C. Sibley, D. Pares (Cpt.), A. J. Hughes, J. E. Harvey, P. Chalton, A. K. M. Bristow, P. R. Posgate, B. R. Bartlett, K. Wilmshurst, T. O'Brien.

Westminster : C. C. Higgins, M. J. Aisher, S. A. S. Hill, T. J. Archer, T. E. Morgan, B. Macdonald, T. A. S. Butler, K. J. Downing, B. H. H. White (Opt.), R. D. Spratt, I. E. Ovary, N. B. S. Harris, A. H. Pasfleld, J. 0. Hardy, 31 .G. Crutch.

Fencing Notes Fencing has continued to thrive in the School despite the departure of R. Lynn who after fencing for Hong Kong in the Empire Games is now studying English in London. Our activities have been hampered by rugger matches on Saturday afternoons, but Craven, Crutch and McCarthy have all taken up the sabre, "the weapon most suited to the British temperament,' and are thoroughly enjoying it. Archbold continues to show great promise among the juniors, and Cruickshank and Wooderson are valuable and keen new recruits. We would like to end by appealing to any 0.5. who fence to write to Mr. Craven, as we would like to arrange an O.S. match if possible.

O.S. Notes J. D. M. Bourne (1903) has written to tell us about his movements since before the war. He retired in 1939

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from the Colonial Service (Audit Office) after some thirty years' service in the Tropics, and settled in Berkhamsted.

The invasion scare in 1940 made him send his daughters to Canada, while he himself first joined the Home Guard and later rejoined the Colonial Service, working in the Windward Islands until 1945 when the family re-united. In 1952, he moved to his present home at Rokell Cotturstone, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham, being his own architect in some extensive conversion. He will be delighted to meet any contemporaries who happen to be in the district.

C. R. Hodgson, O.B.E. (1923), became Chairman of the Traffic Commissioners for the East Midland Traffic Commission on October 1. His new address is "Castle Gate House," Nottingham.

W. C. Barber (1926) has written a long and interesting letter. He is a consulting surgeon in Nairobi, Kenya, and is also Honorary Surgeon to the King George VI Hospital and the Aga Khan Hospital. On top of these duties he is also Consultant to the Army and R.A.F. in East Africa, and so his life is a very busy one. Recently he met Air ViceMarshal M. L. Heath, 0.5., who is Air Officer Commanding the East African Area. He also gives news of his brothers, A. D. and G. M., who both work for firms dealing with timber in Ghana.

R. S. C. Gundry (1928) is with the " sound " section of the B.B.C., and recently gave a talk on "Stereophonic Sound.

R. D. Bentley (1942) writes from Canada to tell us something of his movements since we last saw him on an 0.8. cricket week a few years ago.

Ralph served as Captain in the Life Guards in the staff in Korea and Japan

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(1952-1954), meeting incidentally P. J. L. Wicks (1942) and Major R. C. W. Thomas, (son of our late Bursar, M. C. W. Thomas).

He left the Army in 1954 and joined the British American Oil Company in Toronto. He has visited oilfields in the Persian Gulf, Venezuela and Canada and is now supervisor of Western Canada Products Supply. He has met R. J. Burns (1940) and P. D. Hearn (1946).

In August, 1955, he married Miss Georgia Riddell and his son, Ian Rutherford, was born in October, 1957.

P. V. L. Marchant (1942) has again won the Gallie Memorial Challenge Cup for .22 pistol shooting, scoring 273 points out of 300. He was also placed third in the " A " class championship.

M. J. Wilkin (1950) is now a "Floor Operator" in the London Wool Terminal Market. The title of his position is somewhat misleading as, in fact, it is a position of considerable responsibility.

Captain D. J. Prior, R.E.M.E. (1951), has returned from the Far East and is now instructing R.E.M.E. electricians at the Apprentices' School, Monmouth. He expects to be there till demobilised in November, 1959.

I. N. Wikockson (1951), in reporting the birth of his daughter, tells us that he has met T. G. Booer (1952), A. Travers (1951) and P. A. Long, who is with "kShell." He tells us he has met R. E. Tapping (1921) in business.

J. A. C. Allison (1945) settled in the U.S.A. in 1955 and his address is 51 Central Terrace, Apt. 10, Clifton Park Manor, Wilmington 2, Delaware, U.S.A. He is working for Duponts and was over here last year on holiday, and managed to pay a short visit to Mr. James.

F. R. Williamson (1950) has passed the Solicitors' Final Examination and is now

working with Underwood & Co., 9 Cavendish Square, London, W.1.

We have heard recently from J. Robbins (1950). He left Cambridge with a firstclass honours degree in Natural Science and a good second-class in the Chemical Engineering Tripos. He is now working for Courtauld's, Ltd. (Research Dept., Chemical Engineering Section). He spent his first few months at Courtaulds' collecting data from pilot plants—a few weeks gaining experience in a factory workshop—and then a few more weeks at Engineering H.Q. Then he went out to South Africa as assistant to the development manager of the S.A. Cellulose Corporation. He has now returned to England and is helping to design some plant which is giving him an opportunity for real creative work and he is thoroughly happy about it all.

V. C. Crundwell (1952) is now working for a firm of civil engineering consultants after obtaining his B.Sc. (Eng.) in civil engineering at University College, London, last June. For some time he has been on the committee of the Association of London Graduates and Students of the Association of Civil Engineers and was this year elected chairman.

R. M. Hancock (1953) has completed his apprenticeship with English Electric Co., in Stafford, and has obtained graduate membership of the Institution of Electrical Engineers. He has become an ardent member of the local Mountain Club and has had some good climbs in North Wales and the Lake District.

J. Bateman (1954) tells us that after leaving he went to Kingston Technical College where he passed the Ordinary National Examination in Mechanical Engineering. He then did eighteen months in industry (unspecified) and was

THE SUTTONIAN awarded the "Farm Mechanisation Scholarship" to the Essex Institute of Agriculture. He was captain of tennis there and also gained the Diploma of Agricultural Engineering. He now has a temporary job at London Airport.

He has met M. J. W. Duncan (1954), M. Allen (1948) and P. A. Grimwade (1956).

J. C. Swift (1955) tells us in a long letter that he is now on " M.V. British Oak," of the B.P. Tanker Fleet. He met W. E. Prockter (1924) in Western Australia where he lives about 2 miles from the B.P. berth. His journeys round the world include the Tyne to Baksein then to Venice, the Persian Gulf again and thence to Western Australia, back to Aden to clean tanks and then back to Swansea with motor spirit. His letter was posted in Galveston, Texas, so he is certainly "Seeing the world."

He is due to dry dock in December or January when he hopes to visit the school.

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Nairobi (Kenya) to gain experience in farming, but the life was not suitable as he did not seem to have enough work to do himself as his responsibilities were mainly supervisory. He returned to Durban and is now in the J. Walter Thomson Advertising Agency—of which he says—we quote : "it is the first and largest in the world "—unquote. He seems to be enjoying both his job and his life in S.A. but hopes to get back to the U.K. in a year or so.

J. P. Gleave (1956) is now at Manchester University. During a sightseeing tour of Paris earlier in the year, on the top of the Eiffel Tower he met John Haynes (1955).

R. A. J. Davies (1958) tells us that he has got into Webster-Douglas—with a very good recommendation "that he has talent beyond his years and should prove a credit to the profession in which he wishes to follow."

A. E. Ruffell (1958) is working with R. A. C. Dandy (1956) is an engineering the U.K. Atomic Energy Authority as a apprentice at de Havilland's, he has • student apprentice. He is studying at gained his Ordinary National Certificate Winfrith, near Weymouth. He has been and expects to be qualified in about two elected chairman of his hostel house years. committee and is playing rugger for Weymouth "A." P. J. Brown (1957) is at Clare College, Cambridge, reading mathematics and has been playing both Rugby and hockey Births for various college teams. He is a STOTT.—To Richard (Master 1929) member of the university sailing club and Margaret Stott on July 26, 1958, and has met M. F. Beaman (1953), late of Sidney Sussex, who has returned a son, Richard Andrew. after a year in Canada and is now reading WILCOCKSON.—On August 20, 1958, for a Diploma of Education. C. R. G. to Susan Madeleine (Dawborn), wife of Shaw (1955), now in his second year, is I. N. Wilcockson, a daughter, Jennifer on the same staircase in Clare as Brown.

Lindsay.

P. A. B. Birch (1956) writes from Durban (Natal), where he arrived last January visiting his sister. He flew to

GIBSON.—On October 3, 1958, to the wife of Norman Gibson (1949), a son, Simon Philip.

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Marriages MILLER.—H. P. Miller (1951) was married in July and is now living at 185 Malden Road, New Malden, Surrey.

HUGENS—BARTLETT. On October 31, 1958, at Lincoln, Massachusetts, Peter Hill Hugens (1953) to Marg Yerxa Cole Bartlett (present address, 0 Hairbucherstrasse, Harleshausen, Kessel, Germany).

1958 Annual General Meeting and Dinner The 70th Annual General Meeting was held at Sion College, Blackfriars, E.C.4, on Wednesday, April 30, 1958, at 6 p.m. A. F. S. Cotton, Chairman, presided.

The minutes of the 1957 Annual General Meeting were read, confirmed and signed.

The Hon. Treasurer presented the accounts as at December 31, 1957, which were adopted. Thanks were expressed to N. M. Hills for his services and his work in recovering income tax.

The Chairman announced that H. D. Haslewood (who was present) felt that he should retire from office as President, G. F. Sadler wished to resign as Hon. Auditor because of ill-health, and D. G. Scott as Joint Hon. Secretary. The Chairman paid tribute to the retiring officers and recalled the distinctions and services of Sir Mervyn Wheatley, who was proposed as President and briefly replied.

Officers for 1958 were unanimously elected as follows :— President, Sir Mervyn Wheatley ; Chairman of Dinner for Dinner, 1959, J. Moulton (1924) or F. Holdgate (1919) ; Chairman of Committee, A. F. S. Cotton ; Hon Secretary, M. H. B. Jones ; Hon. Dinner Secretary, I. F. Kay ; Hon. Treasurer, W. H. Blaxland ; Hon. Keeper of Records, P. A. Fairley ;

Hon. Auditor, J. P. Pugh ; Captain of Cricket and Football, E. A. Craven ; Captain of Swimming, N. P. Bentley ; Captain of Hockey, P. S. W. MaeIlwaine ; Captain of Fives, J. H. Gray ; Captain of Golf, A. Martin.

The Robert Kay Memorial Fund (a circular for which has been sent out) was reported by J. H. Gray to have raised 1107 so far.

The Chairman explained the alterations to the rules set out in the notice. D. G. Scott proposed, I. F. Kay seconded, and it was resolved nem. con. to amend Rules 10, 11 and 14 accordingly The meeting closed and the members adjourned to dinner, of which P. S. Morrish was Chairman. After dinner and the Loyal Toast, the Head Boy (F. D. de B. Hovell) proposed the health of the School with a pleasant combination of wit and resource. The Headmaster replied in his customary vein, with an interesting account of the progress and future of the School and introducing the Friends of S.V.S. A. M. James proposed the health of the Chairman of Dinner, who replied.

Both speakers were at times indifferently audible, but succeeded in their task, which done, the members were at liberty to visit the bar and seek out old friends.

A circular has recently been sent to all Old Suttonians who have omitted to join the O.S.A. and it is hoped that as many as possible will join, notwithstanding that the subscription is now 10s. 6d. per annum or 17 10s. for life—both those now leaving and those who some time past left the School.

Those attending the Meeting and Dinner were :— M. Howard, E. H. Hillersdon and G. A. Thesiger (Governors), A. S. Gurling (Clerk to the Governors), C. R. Evers (Headmaster), F. D. de B. Hovel (Head Boy), and D. L. S. Snider (U.S. student).

THE SUTTONIAN Also present were :— A. G. E. Allnutt, E. V. Beaton, T. G. Boder, C. C. Birch, J. Bassett, M. H. Barclay Jones, W H. Blaxland, P. M. R. Booer, G. E. L. Baker, A. L. M. Back, N. P. Bentley, S. P. Briggs, R. F. Bloor, M. J. Bartlett, R. K. Barr, W. B. Carter, A. F. S. Cotton, F. F. Clark, B. P. L. Carslaw, G. R. Chapman, P. F. Claxton, I. G. Cottle, D. S. Chenery, C. R. Cat, K. W. Coles, G. W. B. Cawthorne, E. A. Craven, J. F. Dixon, R. L. Day, J. P. Downes, B. W. Devonshire, D. C. Dodd, M. J. Davies, J. Devonshire, W. V. B. Drew, P. Davison, G. L. Densham, M. G. Earp, E. J. Evans, R. Fulljames, K. Filmer, 0. R. Fulljames, K. Field, J. Furniss, C. Frere-Smith, R. Filmer, R. A. Griffin, J. P. Cleave, E. Holland, L. N. Harvey, H. D. Haslewood, R. Hearn, A. G. P. Hobbs, G. T. Hardy, G. R. Hunt, F. H. Hunt, N. M. Hills, J. F. Higgins, D. G. Hodges, A. M. James, K. D. Johnson, D. P. Jeffery, P. N. Janes, W. B. Kernsley, I. F. Kay, J. P. Lack, P. A. Long, R. Lillico, N. Lee, B. C. Masson, P. S. McIlwaine, D. P. Marvin, P. S. Morrish, P. Miller, D. J. Meyrick, P. Marchant, J. M. Morrish, P. A. L. Millard, P. Martin, R. M. North, A. K. Niner, A. Neate, F. Nunn, R. G. Newbury, A. J. Ormiston, G. Pember, R. 0. Porter, P. A. de Pinna, D. J. Piper, R. Prentice, A. W. Prior, J. L. Pye, R. F. Pye, B. S. Padgett, I. F. Poulton, T. Robinson, R. T. Reeves, R. L. Rowett, D. K. Robertson, R. M. Richardson, M. Ripper, F. A. P. Selby, R. A. Selby, E. P. Streatfield, J. H. Scott-Wilson, C. H. Sloan, C. R. G. Shaw, D. G. Scott, J. W. Skinner, A. T. Stimpson, J. A. Sheridan, A. R. Tanner, P. C. Turner, A. Trimming, A. Travers, G. L. Thornhill, D. Traherne, M. Wheatley, J. M. Wragge, H. J. Watkins, J. G. Wall, J. A. White, E. S. Windwood, I. N. Wilcockson, J. M. Wilcockson, R. D. Wickham, C. P. P. Wiggins, H. E. Ward and J. T. Waters.

• Old Suttonian Conjurors The Annual Reunion was held in London on Saturday, October 25 last.

We dined at the Chicken Inn, Leicester Square, and then repaired to the Scala Theatre to attend the final performance of the one week Magic Circle Festival for 1958.

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Our seats were not all together, but we enjoyed the show, featuring international artistes. Closing the Bill was Channing Pollock, the Immaculate Magician from the U.S.A. Also taking part were Jay Marshall, the American Star from Commercial T.V., from Cananda the Amazing Randi, "The Man no Gaol can Hold," and Peter Pit, Holland's Newest Sorcerer. The Magical Claudine appeared with old Stephens the Butler. Benson Dulay, Britain's Wonder Magician, and Company, were present this year—they were unable to appear last year owing to indisposition—and Robert O'Connor, the Joker and his Fifty-two Assistants. Lao Tang and Assistants appeared in Oriental Diversions, and Harry Corbett introduced the Celebrated Sooty.

Those present were Michael Holford (1954), Marsden Biggs (1954), John Dungay (1955), and Michael Candy (1952).

Charles Slater (1955), and lady, were also at the Theatre. From the School Conjuring Club, a coach had brought Messrs. Allwood, Maddieson, Jeffryes, Scott, Murrells, Kojecky, Oliver, Seymour and Palmer.

O.S. Golf O.S. v. O.K.S. One of the few really fine days of the year rewarded those who took part in this match, which had about the closest finish of those so far played. In the singles, Simmons, playing top, was unlucky enough to lose his ball on the last hole. Aisher also lost on the last, while Reynolds lost after gaining an early lead of two holes.

Martin won his match comfortably and both the Normans played very well to win their singles. A very enjoyable lunch at the Tudor House preceded the

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afternoon's foursomes. The results are as follows :— SINGLES 0.2. Team

0.K.S. Team

G. P. Simmons .

R. Aisher . .

B. A. Reynolds.

• R. J. Martin • T. Booer .

• R. Newbury • N. Norman • B. Norman

0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1

Total .

3

N. V. Bacon G. A. Young G. Arnold P. H. Arnold F. R. Hamp J. Corben .

H. L. Pearse H. C. Honey

• • • • • • •

Total .

FOURSOMES 1 Young and Arnold Simmons and Aisher (3 & 1) Reynolds and 1 Corben and Hamp Norman (N.) (3 & 2) 0 Arnold and Pearse 111artin and Norman (B.) (6 & 5) 0 Bacon and Honey Booer and (3 & 1) Newbury Total 7 Total 5

1 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 — 5 0 0 1 1

Our first week-end meeting since 1949 was held at Littlestone on September 20-21. The following were present at various times :— L. Mason Apps, A. R. Martin, R. J. Martin, P. Morrish, B. Reynolds, T. Booer, J. Grafton, P. Grafton, N. Epps, A. Trimming, A. James, A. R. Douglas, P. de Pinna, J. Starkey, J. R. Tyley, B. Norman and J. Gulland.

Unfortunately few members were able to manage the Saturday, but eight of us had a round with a friendly sweepstake in the afternoon, which was won by B. Reynolds. We stayed at the Dormy House and the evening was spent in beer and shove-ha'penny at The Ship, Dymchurch.

On Sunday, the more serious golf began, and the morning Stableford Competition for the Captain's Prize was won by R. J. Martin with 33 points.

This prize was a cigarette case presented

by Alan Martin—nothing like keeping it in the family.

In the afternoon, a foursome competition against Bogey resulted in a win for J. Grafton and P. de Pinna, with a somewhat modest score of 3 down. It is reported that one pair were 18 down.

In all a most successful week-end with delightful weather and a good and uncrowded course. We should like to have seen another dozen members there.

The Spring Meeting is provisionally arranged for May 24, at Ashford, Kent.

O.S. Cricket 1958 Apart from choosing one of the wettest periods within living memory, the O.S. Cricket Week was as enjoyable as ever.

We even went as far as the very last day before we lost a match. Before that we had beaten the School (75 to 63) in July, while in the week itself we defeated O.M.T. (0.S. 226, Hearn 123; O.M.T. 154, Craven 5 for 75), Marden (Marden 213 for 4 declared ; O.S. 217, Hearn 63, Gray 42, Parker 35 not out), Ashford (0.S. 105 ; Ashford 86, Elmitt 6 for 21, Harvey 4 for 55), and the Suttons (0.S. 142, Hearn 62; The Suttons 91, Craven 8 for 36). In our drawn games we had scored 111 for 1 v. Cranbrook Lynxes when rain put an end to the proceedings as far as cricket was concerned, and at Tunbridge Wells we had scored 67 for 2 against 208 for 9 when play was again ended by rain.

In our solitary loss against Dragons, 0.S. were out for 95 and then took five opposition wickets for 38 and a close finish seemed likely. However, there our success ended and Dragons scored their remaining runs without much trouble and with no further loss.

Despite the weather it was quite a good week and we all enjoyed ourselves greatly. It was nice to have the help

THE SUTTONIAN of several members of this year's First XI on occasions and they certainly helped a great deal. We all appreciated Andrew Parker's effort v. Marden when he revived a dying game by hitting Tony Tipples, 0.S., for 16 in one over and then amused himself by running short singles to his Uncle, Peter Day, also 0.5., to the delight of all including Uncle Peter. Andrew finally finished the game by hitting the last ball of the last over for 4 when a mere two would have won the game.

Elmitt, Lister and Harvey of the youngsters were a great help, while among the more antiquated ones Robin Hearn made runs practically every time he batted—an excellent captain's example, we think.

Next year the Week will be from August 9 to August 16, 1959 (both inclusive).

We would like to take this opportunity of thanking the Headmaster, the catering staff and all those whose hard work behind the scene S contributed to a most enjoyable week.

The Match v. the School will be on July 4, and any 0.5. wishing to take part—in any capacity from cricketer to cook—is asked to write to E. A. Craven at the School in good time.

0.S. Hockey Please note that the matches against the School are on Saturday March 21, and not as stated in the last issue of The Suttonian. I shall be glad to hear from any 0.5. who would like to play.

A match has been arranged with Cranbrook Lynxes Hockey Club, to be played at Sutton Valence on Sunday, March 22.

P. S. W. M.

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O.S. Annual Dinner The Annual Dinner was held in the School Hall after a hard-fought game of Rugger played in extremely difficult conditions. This year's reunion was an especially memorable occasion because the School 1st XV were invited in recognition of their achievements this season. Short speeches were made by P. W. Grafton, L. W. Duncan and M. H. B. Jones.

It was pleasant to see so many Old Suttonians, but a pity that several had not given warning that they would come, as the extra numbers caused a lot of hard work for the kitchen staff.

O.S. Fives The practice established last year of playing only one four against the School was continued this term. Much heat and energy were generated, and the O.S. proved too wily and occasionally too wild for the School teams. Next year it might be possible to raise two School teams if sufficient 0.5. are interested in playing.

The scores were :—

Singles : Biggs v. Girard, 15-12.

Craven v. Beaman, 15-16.

Archer v. Jones, 13-15.

Welch v. Evans, 7-15.

Doubles : Biggs and Welch v. Jones and Beaman, 9-15 and 7-15.

Biggs and Welch v. Girard and Evans, 15-16 and 11-15.

Craven and Archer v. Girard and Evans, 9-15 and 12-15.

Craven and Archer v. Jones and Beaman, 10-15 and 7-15.

School lost by 49 points (130-179).

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Returned Magazines Summer 1958 C. M. Champion.

P. J. Brill.

P. A. Waters.

E. A. F. Hewett.

K. Stevens.

R. Leycester.

A. J. Slee.

Anyone able to give addresses of the 0.5. mentioned above—please do so.

lolanthe ' As mentioned earlier in these pages, the School is to put on this popular Gilbert and Sullivan opera next term. The dates will be Wednesday, March 11, Friday, March 13, and Saturday, March 14, at 7.30 p.m. on each evening. This is to be a combined operation by masters and boys with one 0.S. and a few kind friends to assist.

If any 0.S. would like tickets they should write by the middle of February to the Headmaster's Secretary, enclosing 5s. for each ticket. We hope the evening will be a good money's worth.