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Editorial .. School Officials School Notes Awards Examination Results Valete/Salvete Our Contemporaries Chapel Notes The Library Society Notes Hunting Society School Films Saturday Society Sixth Form Lectures Sixth Form Conference " lolanthe".. House Music Competition Notes on the Term C.C.F. Notes Shooting Hockey Cross-Country Baton Race Fives Fencing O.S. Notes .. Births, Marriages, Deaths Returned Magazines O.S.A. Dinner Correspondence Oxford Hockey Festival ..
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Editorial E XAMINATIONS are formidable even to the best prepared, for the greatest fool may ask more than the wisest man can answer." When viewed from school, life seems to be dominated by examinations of one sort or another. No sooner is one hurdle crossed than greater obstacles loom ahead : Common Entrance, termly exams, G.C.E. at two levels, University entrance, etcetera ad infinitum. But one sometimes wonders whether examinations are any reflection of real knowledge and whether they limit the bounds of learning too severely, for two or more years of constant study may be tested in three hours by four questions. The more emphasis that is placed on exams, the more study is governed by exams rather than the exams by the study. The highly competitive nature of examinations to-day demands greater and earlier specialisation, thereby limiting the general education and making work more of a routine than a pleasure. Some Universities and colleges demand that all entrance candidates take the Scholarship papers, and the Government asks for a large increase in qualified scientists and technicians. The dangers of imposed specialisation are obvious, and if these pressures are increased the problems will become acute. Already there is much talk of illiterate scientists, and no one seems to mind whether the arts student has the slightest knowledge of science. A materialistic attitude develops towards work ; a distinction arises between work that is thought to be useful or useless, rather than work that is valuable or valueless. The Sciences seem to be, at least by the scientists in the "shows," as the superior subjects because there are immediate tangible results. Some arts subjects, especially Latin and Greek, are condemned as pointless in the modern world ; no consideration is given to the appreciation of aesthetic values or genuine satisfaction derived. Examinations are not primarily designed to discover aesthetic pleasure, and so they concentrate more on knowledge than appreciation. The " perfect " man of the Renaissance was the man versed in everything. To-day this is not possible, but he should have as wide an education as possible. At school the scientist is subjected, with the arts student, to several " civilising " influences, the General Studies periods, the special English periods and "Current Affairs." But these are not regarded in the same light as the specialised subjects, and there does not seem to be the same sense of purpose or pattern, nor are they brought into relationship with the other subjects. If a larger general curriculum could be introduced to counterbalance the specialised subjects, the bogey of examinations would be minimised, and knowledge and appreciation increased.
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TH EISUTTON IAN School Officials
Head of the School : K. R. Gilliam School Prefects : S. D. Biggs
A. J. Olsen J. E. Hamilton P. G. F. Norwood
T. G. McCarthy M. A. Elmitt T. E. Morgan
House Prefects : Westminster : St. Margaret's :
T. A. S. Butler M. G. Crutch D. Ll. Davies J. C. Hardy M. J. Hills A. H. Pasfield
S. G. Balchin M. J. E. Butcher J. B. Cairns M. J. R. Gammie R. H. Palmer
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Founder's :
J. C. Allwood S. A. Fancy D. J. F. Godden B. R. Pow B. A. Speck C. R. A. Welch
P. Ashley-Smith A. K. M. Bristow J. E. Harvey A. T. G. Smith
Sports Committee :
The Headmaster (President) E. A. Craven, Esq. (Chairman) K. R. Gilham (Hon. Secretary) The Revd. J.E.C. M. A. Elmitt Nicholl D. A. Simmons, Esq. P. S. W. MacIlwaine, Esq. Hockey :
M. A. Elmitt (Captain) B. R. Pennington (Hon. Secretary) Fives :
S. D. Biggs (Captain) Cross-Country :
K. R. Gilham (Captain) T. E. Morgan (Hon. Secretary) Shooting :
G. H. Wall (Captain) M. J. R. Gammie (Hon. Secretary) Fencing :
R. G. A. Craven (Captain)
Library Committee :
The Headmaster (President) L. N. Harvey, Esq. (Librarian) P. Ashley-Smith (Hon. Secretary) P. G. F. Norwood B. R. Pow M. A. Elmitt M. J. E. Butcher T. E. Morgan S. D. Biggs J. E. Harvey Suttonian Committee.
P. Ashley-Smith (Editor) B. R. Pow M. A. Elmitt T. G. McCarthy S. D. Biggs R. H. Palmer J. E. Hamilton School Notes K. R. Gilham has been appointed Head of the School. S. D. Biggs has been appointed Head of Lambe's. A. J. Olsen has been appointed Head of Founder's. A. J. Olsen, J. E. Hamilton, T. E. Morgan, P. G. F. Norwood have been appointed School Prefects. M. G. Crutch, M. J. Hills have been appointed House Prefects in Westminster. D. J. F. Godden, B. A. Speck have been appointed House Prefects in Lambe's. S. D. Biggs, J. E. Harvey and T. E. Morgan have been co-opted to the Library Committee. S. D. Biggs, J. E. Hamilton and R. H. Palmer have been co-opted to the Suttonian Committee. At a meeting of the Sports Committee on March 25, the following appointments were made :— R. C. G. Smith to be Captain of Tennis A. T. G. Smith to be Captain of Swimming. T. E. Morgan to be Captain of Athletics. Hockey Colours have been awarded to N. C. Davies, C. R. A. Welch, P. G. F. Norwood, A. H. Pasfield, J. C. Hardy,
THE SUTTONIAN R. G. Goalen, D. J. F. Godden, L. E. Parker. 2nd XI Colours have been awarded to T. G. McCarthy, M. R. J. Chase, J. S. B. Osborn, K. Wilmshurst, A. T. G. Smith, A. J. Olsen, J. C. Perry, J. E. Harvey, R. A. F. Seymour. Colts Colours have been awarded to W. R. Writer, S. M. Asfaw, P. Charlton, C. J. Green, G. H. Munday, A. J. Halsey, A. S. V. Smith, D. L. Manook, G. G. Fothergill. Under-15 Colours have been awarded to R. Solle, D. R. J. Hunt, J. H. Wheble, R. J. Nella, A. J. Finn-Kelcey. Fives Colours have been awarded to R. G. A. Craven, T. J. Archer. Cross-Country Colours have been awarded to T. E. Morgan, M. J. E. Butcher, S. A. S. Hill, R. C. G. Smith, I. Maddieson, C. T. Edbrooke. M. A. Elmitt, A. H. Pasfield, J. C. Hardy have been selected to represent the Kent 1st XI in the Charles Gibbie Inter-County School's Hockey Tournament to be played at Seaford College during the Easter holidays. We are very pleased to have had Mr. V. Iftikhar (Cambridge and Lahore) and Mr. M. L M. Morton (Oxon) as student masters during the last term. The committee of The Suttonian wishes to thank all those who have contributed to this term's edition.
Awards T. E. Morgan has been awarded an English-Speaking Union exchange Scholarship. He will leave for America next September.
G.C.E. Results The following were successful in obtaining one or more " 0 " Level passes :
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M. J. Aisher, T. J. Archer, S. M. Asfaw, R. M. Baker, R. J. M. Barrow, R. II. Bowdler, M. B. Browne, A. S. ByngMaddick, M. R. N. Archbold, E. G. Capon, C. N. H. Cawthorne, M. R. J. P. Chase, J. F. Clark, J. N. Collins, H. J. H. Croysdill, A. J. Davies, N. C. Davies, A. Djavadi, R. E. Dockerty, R. P. Doran, K. J. Downing, C. T. Edbrooke, T. A. S. Butler, R. G. Elliott-Smith, G. G, Fothergill, C. W. C. Frostick, A. J. Halsey, G. J. Heaney, M. D. Hollis, N. A. Higgins, D. G. Horner, W. A. Hubble, S. R. Hukins, D. R. J. Hunt. P. M. Jansen, R. H. D. Jeffryes, W. R. Writer, A. Johnston, D. M. Kershaw, R. W. Lattimer, D. J. E. Lion, D. H. Leiper, B. Macdonald, J. G. Macnaughtan, D. L. Manook, R. D. E. Mant, D. W. Martin, M. J. Meyrick, I. E. Morgan, D. H. Morris, G. H. Munday, D. C. Murray, A. C. Newman, H. Nixon, A. E. Noah, D. M. O'Brien, R. P. Oliver, W. R. Olsen, E. I. Overy, J. S. B. Osborn, L. E. Parker, F. A. I. Parkinson, J. C. Perry, R. A. Pyne, A. W. Richardson, J. H. Sandilands, R. C. Savage, R. A. F. Seymour, J. R. Shirreff, A. S. V. W. Smith, R. C. G. Smith, R. G. Sone, R. D. Spratt, C. N. D. Stevenson, W. M. Stobbs, M. I. Tetley-Jones, R. H. Thomas, I. J. Wyness, A. Tomassi, M. A. Walter, I. M. Walton, M. G. S. Weddell, M. L. Welch, J. H. Wheble, S. H. H. White, R. A. Woolf.
Valete W. H. T. Wu.Lcox (B. and W.-1954).— Distinction Prizes 198; Ward Prize, Scripture ; Garside Prize, History ; Derrick Prize, Spoken English ; G.C.E. " 0 " Level and " A " Level ; Hon. Secretary of Library Committee ; Editor of Suttonian ; Chairman of Hunting Society ; Dramatic Society ; Choral Society ; School Orchestra ; School Prefect ; Cert. "A," Sgt. in C.C.F. ;1House Platoon Commander.
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P. G. F. NORWOOD (F.-1954).—Form Prize 1955-56; Distinction Prize 1957-58; Kingdon Prize, Latin ; G.C.E. " 0 " Level, and " A " Level ; School Prefect ; Library Committee ; Suttonian Committee ; Clerk of House in Hunting Society ; Choral Society ; Cert. "A," C.S.M. in C.C.F. ; 2nd XI Cricket Colours 1957; Hockey Colours 1958-59; Rugby Colours 1958. Goes to Emmanuel College, Cambridge, to read Theology. P. ASHLEY-SMITH (F.—I954).—Form Prize 1954; Distinction Prize 1957-58; Grizelle Prize, History ; Bloxham Prize, English ; G.C.E. " 0 " Level and " A " Level ; Hon. Secretary Library Committee ; Editor of Hon. Secretary in Hunting Suttonian ; Society ; House Prefect ; Cert. " A," Sgt. in C.C.F. ; House Athletics. Goes to St. Andrews University to read English. I. C. SIBLEY (F.-1953).—Bronze Cross R.L.S.S. ; Cert. "A," L/Cpl. in C.C.F. ; G.C.E. "0 " Level ; 2nd XV Rugger Colours ; 2nd XI Hockey ; House Athletics. L. E. PARKER (F.-1955).—G.C.E. " 0 " Level ; T.7nder-16 Rugger ; Under-15 Cricket ; Hockey Colours, 1959; Cert. "A," L/Cpl. in C.C.F. P. CHARLTON (F.-1954).—Under-16 Rugger XV ; 2nd XI Cricket ; Under-16 Hockey XI; Cert " A " ; G.C.E. " 0 " Level. R. BETTLE (F.-1954).
Salvete IVA.—C. A. H. Blake (L.), N. L. A. Cook (L.), R. N. M. Price (L.), J. R. Smethurst (L.), R. J. Waugh (H.). LOWER
LOWER IVB.—R. A. Cresswell (B.) (brother of P. J. Cresswell), P. C. Hodges (H.) (son of D. G. Hodges, 0.S.), B. R. MacIlwaine (L.), A. A. Walton (H.) (brother of I. M. Walton).
Our Contemporaries The committee of The Suttonian acknowledges the receipt of the following magazines and apologises for any inadvertent errors or omissions :— The Eaglet, Edward Alleyn Magazine, Fettesian, Roffensian, Lawrentian, Tonbridgian, Sennockian, Cranbrookian , Mill Hill Magazine, Cantuarian,
Chronicle, Blundellian, Dovorian, Lancing College Magazine, English Public Schools Association Journal (N. S. W. Aus.), Aldenhamian.
Chapel Notes We have welcomed the following preachers in Chapel this term : The Revd. Canon G. D. Leonard, and the Reverends J. T. C. B. Collins (St. Mark's, Gillingham), D. J. Pharoah (Headcorn), and M. Martin Harvey (St. Lawrence College, Ramsgate). The Holy Week addresses have been givea by the Revd. A. Good (assistant priest at All Saints, Maidstone, and Hon. Chaplain at the R.W.K. Depot). The Confirmation next term will take place in Chapel on Friday, June 12, at 11.30 a.m., before the Half Term holiday. It will be conducted by the Rt. Revd. the Bishop of Dover.
The Library The committee wish to thank the Headmaster for " Greeks " by M. Grant and D. Pottinger ; E. A. Craven, Esq., for "Lords 1787-1945," by Sir Pelham Warner ; G. Pember, 0.S., for" Southern Electric," by G. T. Moody ; W. H. T. Willcox, 0.S., for "The Hill of Devi," by E. M. Forster ; J. F. Gulland, 0.S., for " The Art of Cricket," by Sir Donald Bradman. The following books have been purchased :— " Histoire Illustree de la Litterature Francaise," by E. Abry, P. Crouzet and C. Audic ; "Nouveau Petit Larousse Illustre," by C. and P. Auge ; "Beethoven's Pianoforte Sonatas," by Edwin Fischer ; "The Gentle Art of Mathematics," by D. Pedoe ; "The Listener's History of Music," by Percy Scholes ; "The Memoirs of Field Marshal the Viscount' Montgomery " ; "The Oxford Companion to French Literature."
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Society Notes THE BEE SOCIETY
The bees have survived the winter well, although one hive died in the early spring, owing to shortage of stores caused by the very mild winter. However, it is hoped that the two remaining hives, with careful attention, will provide us with a good supply of honey. NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY A new experiment has met with great success in the society this term. We have held several meetings for the sole purpose of discussion. At various meetings Barrow, Allwood, Jeffryes, Megilley, Hills, S. A. S. Hill and Heugh have each led discussions on set topics. These topics on the whole have been of a controversial nature, ranging from "Problems of Terrestial Life" to " Pest Control" and " Parental Care." Other meetings featured films on teeth and fisheries. Next term, when the weather improves, we hope to spend more time out of doors in a practical study of natural history. S.V.S. CONJURING CLUB Besides our usual activities this term we have been rehearsing for a show which we are to give to the School on the evening of Easter Monday. For the first time we are going to have a film, " Houdini," and we hope that if it is a success we can have other films in the future. Another issue of our magazine, " Hey Presto," is being collected together and is due to be published at the end of April. This term we have been pleased to welcome an ex-member of the Magic Circle, Mr. Sidney Twinn, who is the new School violin teacher ; we also welcome two new members to the Club. THE SCIENCE SOCIETY The Science Society has continued to function this term despite some most disheartening attendances. The first meeting of the term was held on February 7, and consisted of a "contributions session," at which all those who attended spoke for ten minutes on a subject of their own choice. These subjects were varied, ranging from yacht design to automatic train control, and from colour television to the construction of the Kariba Dam. On February 15, T. 0. R. Shaw and J. G. Denning gave an illustrated talk on their recent visit to a coal mine, describing the machines and methods of extraction to be found below ground. A week later, two films on sub- and trans-sonic flight were shown. They were rather technical but most instructive. Later in the term, A. K. M. Bristow and R. W. Lattimer will give an illustrated lecture on "The London Omnibus."
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The membership of the Society has been increased by the addition of three junior members, each of whom shows great interest in his work. The first two of three photographic competitions this term have been a great success, the standard of the photographs submitted being very good. The Society wishes to thank members of the staff, who have been most kind in acting as judges in our competitions. THE GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY There were only two meetings this term because of the abundance of other activities and the influenza epidemic. On the first occasion, we were privileged in receiving a visit from J. Hall, Esq., who gave a lecture on "Gough Island," illustrated with a colour film and slides. At our next meeting a lecture, illustrated by colour slides, was given by the secretary, T. E. Morgan, on a recent tour of the Continent. These two meetings were both instructive and enjoyable. The Meteorological Section continues to develop under the guidance of D. C. Eagle, Esq. A Stevenson screen has been purchased, and this will increase substantially the accuracy of our recordings. The secretary wishes to thank the president for his enthusiastic support, and all those who have so kindly offered to give us lectures. LITERARY SOCIETY The Original Contributions meeting was held early on in the term. Contributions reached a surprisingly high standard with a few very good efforts, including some promising ones among those staying on next year. Other items in our regular meetings have been play readings and our usual quiz. It is hoped that a booklet containing poems, essays and short stories by members of the School, sponsored by the society, will be produced in the near future. CHRISTIAN UNION AND VOLUNTARY CHAPEL Meetings have been held regularly and we hope to continue to do so until the end of term. Our speakers have included the Revd. J. T. C. B. Collins, L. E. Bayes, Esc!. and Comdr. P. Melley, R.N., who have spoken on various subjects : "Ambition," " A Visit to America " and " How to be a Better Christian." Before the end of term we hope to have R. Tilsley Green, Esq., and J. E. Hamilton to speak to us. There have been several new readers at Voluntary Chapel this term, although there has been a sharp drop in attendance.
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The Hunting Society President : The Headmaster. Vice-Presidents : The Revd. J. E. C. Nicholl, J. B. Simpson, Esq. Chairman : M. J. E. Butcher. Hon. Secretary : A. K. M. Bristow. Clerk of the House : P. Ashley-Smith. Committee Members : P. G. F. Norwood, K. R. Gilham, J. B. Cairns. Guardian of the Gavel : R. H. Palmer. This term has been notable for the fact that no " boomerang " session has been held, but instead, the term was started with a "Parachute Debate." The candidates for the Parachute were : Mr. Kruschev (supported by J. C. Hardy and T. G. McCarthy), Brigitte Bardot (supported by J. B. Cairns and G. H. Wall) and Matt Dillon (supported by J. E. Hamilton and C. R. A. Welch). It is interesting to record that Mr. Kruschev won the day, and Miss Bardot came last. Three weeks later we debated the motion that "This House deplores the 'popular press?" P. G. F. Norwood and I. Maddieson, for the proposition, deplored sensationalism and the attempts to create interest where interest does not exist. R. H. Palmer and S. G. Balchin, for the Opposition, said that the virtues of the popular press lay in the fact that it produced subjects that were interesting to its readers and that the news was easily and readily assimilated. However, the motion was carried. On March 5 the motion before the House was "This House hates Tradition." J. B. Simpson, Esq., pointed out that the nature of life is change, and tradition tends to prevent progress. M. H. Fairbank, Esq., our guest speaker for the Opposition, upheld the dictionary definition of tradition and stressed that tradition provided a rock on which to build up change and development. The cases for the Proposition and Opposition were seconded by P. Ashley-Smith and A. K. M. Bristow, respectively. It is intended to hold a Mock Trial on March 20, but that will be reported on in next term's issue. We are glad to be able to record that the standard of speaking this term has been high and attendances most encouraging. A. K. M. B.
School Films On Tuesday, March 10, the School saw "The Blue Peter," whose action centred on the training given at the" Outward Bound "course at Aberdovey. As the acoustics were a great deal better than in previous terms, the film was greatly enjoyed by members of the School, even if its coming after a most strenuous Field Day seemed a little ironic. We are looking forward to seeing "The Baby and the Battleship" at the end of term.
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The Saturday Society EMBERS have enjoyed a varied and interesting programme this term. Those of us who live in the locality are very grateful for the facilities offered by the School and for the vastly improved comfort and acoustics of the redesigned Hall. Roger Manvell gave a comprehensive survey of "The Art of the Film," which served to whet our appetites for some of the notable films of the past to be projected at future meetings. The Linden Singers came with a great reputation which was not belied by their performance. The singers, all musicians in their own right, form a small group with a most satisfying balance and tone. William Llewelyn chose a delightful programme ranging from Byrd to Lynas and including a number of Folk Songs. Frank Lynas's "Lull me, charming air "—as charming as it is brief—is dedicated to the Singers and was receiving its first performance. The light-hearted seventeenthcentury " Festino," in which some of the parts are written to represent instruments and animals proved to be very popular. The conductor's introductory remarks added greatly to our interest and enjoyment throughout. Captain Lovelock, D.F.C., successfully navigated a course through a formidable barrage of coughs to give us an insight into the work of an "Airliner Pilot." The slides provided an interesting glimpse into the baffling array of dials and levers in a modern aircraft. The speed of present-day air travel was brought home to us when we learnt that an incoming aircraft being " talked down " starts its straight " glide path" seven miles from the runway. As well as being an experienced pilot, Captain Lovelock is obviously an expert photographer. The range and quality of the colour slides were most impressive although a rather greater brilliance would have been welcome at the back of the Hall. James MacGillivray provided a splendid finale to the season's programme. His talk "From Syrinx to Saxophone" was unusual in form and was put over with a great deal of skill and humour. Little known facts about the history, development and techniques of wind instruments were interestingly presented and we were surprised to learn that primitive pipes were used at least ten thousand years ago. The audience fully appreciated the practical demonstration of a score of instruments and the youthful section of listeners in particular so enjoyed "Lucy Long" on the Bassoon that spontaneous applause broke into the middle. Altogether, the Saturday Society successfully maintained the high standard of presentation and performance which it has set for itself— long may it so continue ! _ _ N. F. P. Sixth Form Lectures HE first lecture this term was given by W. K. Newson, Esq., whose subject wa s T " The B.B.C." Although he pointed out openings for careers in the arts side of the B.B.C., Mr. Newson spoke almost entirely from the engineering and technical aspect. This was perhaps unfortunate, as the questions asked after his talk showed more interest in the former. But it was valuable in reminding us that many jobs are available in this very large concern. Professor W. J. Rose, of British-American Associates, gave a very comprehensive and absorbing talk on " Relations between East and West." He ranged over the
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subject as a whole, taking us back to what he considered to be the origins of Communism, bringing us up to the present day, and finally showing us Canada's political and geographical position in relation to the U.S.A. and the U.S.S.R. Professor Rose is undoubtedly among those most qualified to speak on the subject, having been concerned with it all his life. It was a pity that there was not enough time for him to branch off into the many tantalising side issues he mentioned. Altogether it was an extremely interesting and informative talk.
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RATHER restricted Sixth Form arrived at Ashford Church on Friday, March 13, for the opening service. The Rev. Canon E. A. Newman took his text from the account of St. Paul at Athens and of the altar to the unknown god. He spoke of the difficulty of communication and of the need for a Christian viewpoint in the modern press to help develop the "God-shaped blank" in men's minds. The main address was given by Mr. W. Deedes, M.P. for Ashford, on the subject of "The Press." Rather than embarking on a verbal tour of a newspaper office he gave a straightforward analysis of the faults and greatness of our Press. His wit and wisdom gave us a most interesting and stimulating insight into the ethics of the Press. Despite his statement that news was what a person did not want published, he ended optimistically, proud of a free press in a free nation. When personal opinions had been discussed during lunch, questions were submitted to a well qualified panel. This included the editors of three local newspapers, Mr. Pratt Boorman, Mrs. Clementson and Mr. Francies, Admiral Sir E. Parry, and the two speakers of the morning. There seemed to be a lack of controversial and invigorating questions, -and the panel appeared to be too much of one mind. In leaving we again felt that the conference had been too short to fulfil its true purpose. We would like to thank Miss Nightingale and the girls of Ashford School for their kind hospitality.
" lolanthe " W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan The Lord Chancellor • Mr. C. R. EVERS Earl of Mountararat • Mr. It. E. HORN Earl Tolloller . • Mr. A. G. FOULKES Private Willis . • MT. N. P. BENTLEY Strephon . . • Mr. C. D. GERTY Queen of the Fairies Mrs. H. Buss • Iolanthe Mrs. M. HORN Celia . D. J. MOLYNEUX Leila . R. J. MITHAM Fleta . J. S. DIIDBRIDGE Phyllis . Mrs. R. EVANS Chorus of Dukes, Marquises, Earls, Viscounts and Barons.—Mr. M. L . Morton, J. C. Allwood, M. J. R. Gammie, R. M. Kojecky, D. F. Murrells, H. Nixon, A. E. Noah, P. G. F. Norwood, W. R. Olsen, N. J. W. Page, A. H. Pasfield, B. R. Pow, M. J. Scott, M. A. M. Smallman, R. L. Smallman, N. P. Watkins, C. R. A. Welch. Lord Chancellor's Page.—B. R. Pennington.
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Chorus of Fairies.—J. Ashley-Smith, P. S. Bennett, J. N. H. Bette-Bennett, M. R. Bond, R. C. Bristow, F. A. B. Clement, N. B. Houghton, J. H. Jackson, D. J. Luget, A. J. Mair, J. H. M. Miller, J. C. Murrells, T. R. N. Slaughter, V. G. Storey, R. S. Wooderson. ORCI1ESTRA Violins . Mr. S. Twinn, Miss R. Ede, Mr. R. R. Alexander, M. J. Pullen. Viola . Mr. C. Blackman. Cello Miss A. Harper. . Bass Mr. B. W. Gower. Timpani Mr. F. Ray. Piano . Mrs. R. Lynas. Trombone J. E. Hamilton. Flutes . Mrs. R. Menzies, S. D. Biggs. Oboe . Mr. A. T. Grant. Clarinets Miss E. Hart, D. M. O'Brien. Horns . Mr. G. Holley, P. F. Rodriguez. Trumpets S. H. H. White, T. G. McCarthy. Conductor : Mr. H. F. E. Lynas. Stage Manager.—T. 0. R. Shaw, assisted by J. G. Denning. Sets designed, constructed and painted by T. 0. R. Shaw, J. G. Denning, D. J. Comfort, P. J. Blaxland, R. C. Duncan, R. A. Baron and N. B. Shaw under the direction of Mr. D. A. Simmons. Properties, B. R. Pennington and R. F. Fletcher. Lighting by A. K. M. Bristow, R. W. Lattimer, M. H. N. Archbold, N. B. S. Harris and D. W. Martin under the direction of Mr. B. D. Warburton. Costumes, B. J. Simmons and Co., Ltd. Make-up and Dressing, Mrs. C. R. Evers, Mrs. B. D. Warburton, Mrs. P. S. W. MacIlwaine, Mrs. R. C. Brown, Mrs. N. P. Bentley, Miss Worswick, Miss Finnis, Miss Drayson, Miss Warren, Mrs. H. Buss, Mr. A. B. Derrick, Mr. R. H. Hanworth, Mr. F. R. Ball. Prompter, P. J. Blaxland. Our thanks are due to Mr. Basil Yates for valuable help during the final rehearsals.
There can be little doubt that the performances of " Iolanthe " at the School in March this year (produced despite continual absences caused by an influenza epidemic) gave a great deal of pleasure to a large number of people. Full marks must be accorded to the Headmaster as the Lord Chancellor and producer. He was not only the embodiment of the law but the embodiment of the part itself—a natural for it and certainly lighter on his feet than some of the fairies. Messrs. Horn, Foulkes and Gerty ably supported him. The first two were especially good in the second act in their quiet disputation concerning who should have Phyllis. Gerty has a fine voice and brought all he could to a part which is comparatively straight and, for its importance, not given much dramatic scope. Mrs. Horn as Iolanthe sang well and looked appropriately sad at her rather bewildering changes of fortune. The trios and quartets were all effective and gained their appropriate quota of encores at the final performance. Mr. Bentley gave an original slant to a slightly non-U guardsman, and received probably the greatest ovation of the evening when he grew his wings. The two guest-leads were Alm. Buss and Mrs. Evans, playing the Fairy Queen and Phyllis. Neither part is easy, but both filled their roles successfully, the queen in fact appearing as just that satirical contralto figure with a certain pathos which Gilbert and Sullivan seemed to love.
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Mrs. Evans sang with ease and charm, and seemed equally happy with any suitor—the perfect Victorian Arcadian dumb blonde, not easy to put over. And what of the chorus parts ? The peers certainly came in all sizes, and at earlier performances were somewhat uncertain not only of their political directions but their stage directions also. However, by Saturday evening, they had achieved the necessary dignity and decorum, and made the most of their effective Tan-tara entry and chorus. What can be said of the fairies ? The thought of 12-14-year-old schoolboys disporting themselves as a kind of corps-de-ballet is disconcerting. They looked a little ill at ease in their colourful dresses. The smile to fit the rose-bud cheeks was missing— could it be that one does not so lightly change one's sex at the behest of one's superiors ? From Football to Fairyland is a difficult step for young feet ; they played their role well and the authors of the opera might well have been pleasantly surprised. This is not an easy opera, even for professionals. Gilbert rises to the heights of his absurdities and the music is in part uneven. The construction of the first act is rather shapeless, and the second act is usually considered to be the better. It is said that Sullivan wrote Iolanthe against the clock and in considerable ill-health, and these facts may account for difficulties which no cast can overcome. All praise therefore to this company for coping so well. Special mention must be made of the orchestra, seemingly cramped for space, but admirably directed by the conductor, Mr. Lynas, who must have wished that he had a well in which to stand, instead of a stool on which to sit ! Full marks for the music of the evening ; the orchestra did a good job and received much applause. So did the lighting and the stage settings. Both were of a high order. When Gladstone saw the original production he wrote from Downing Street : "I must thankfully acknowledge the great pleasure which the entertainment gave me." Those concerned with the production and those who witnessed the three performances will echo those sentiments.
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SUPPOSE I was asked to report on the House Music Competition because I was supposedly (with the Adjudicator) likely to be the only unbiased person present, though I do share with Mr. le Fleming the hope that the cup will not become the perquisite of any one house : it is healthy for the music of the School that it should change hands frequently. And I'm glad it did this year. Clearly, a great deal of work had been put into the preparations by all houses, but the snatches of practice (often prolonged snatches) that reached outside ears had not led one to expect the enjoyable evening that we all had. For this our thanks are due to all who took part, including those who helped them with advice and arrangement of the music, and not least to Mr. le Fleming whose cheerful enthusiasm and wise advice were appreciated by all of us. There are a number of things that will stand out in my memory : the fact that the Jamaican tune was enjoyable enough to hear four performances without becoming a bore : the difference that the mildest piano accompaniment can make to a unison song : the clarity of nearly all the words of nearly all the singers : my fear that one of the trombonists at full stretch would knock over that spindly music-stand : Lambe's
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conductor's imperious gesture of disapproval when interrupted by premature applause : the sight of Smith mi. manceuvring the grand piano into position single-handed. Surely no solo performer should have been allowed to do this : and it was all the more to his credit that his performance after this and a nerve-racking wait was the best event of the evening, which even the ranks of Tuscany generously recognised. There were two things open to criticism : first, the drawing of curtains and the dimming of lights seem to me out of place on an occasion of this kind : second, the habit which a few boys have of whistling their approval or disapproval is out of place at any school function. The best thing about the evening was Mr. le Fleming's repeated assurance that the standard had risen greatly since the first competition last year, and for this our thanks and congratulations are due to all who are concerned with the School's music. C. R. E. PROGRAMMES SINGING: All Houses : Unison : " Ho-ree, Ho-ro " Part-song :
. . "Water come a me eye" . Founder's (Conductor P. G. F. Norwood) : " A-roving " . . " Like as the doleful dove" Westminster (Conductor A. E. Noah) : "Down by the Sally Gardens" .
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Gaelic Folk tune
Jamaican tune arr. by A. G. Foulkes Traditional Tellis .
arr. by Britten
arr. by A. G. Foulkes . . "Walk in Jerusalem" Lambe's (Conductor S. D. Biggs) : . Traditional . . . "Come, Lasses and Lads" . arr. by H. F. E. Lynas . . . "Drink to me only" St. Margaret's (Conductor S. G. Balehin) : . . . Traditional . . . " Gaudeamus igitur " arr. by A. G. Foulkes . . "The Drummer and the Cook" INSTRUMENTAL: Founder's : Beethoven " Moonlight " Sonata, 1st movement . R. M. Smith Schubert (arr. by A. 0. Foulkes) . . . . . German Dance . Clarinet : D. M. O'Brien. Horn : P. F. Rodriguez. Piano : R. A. Pyne NVestminster : Bach (arr. Gounod) . . . . . . . "Ave Maria" . . Trumpet : S. H. H. White. Piano : A. E. Noah. Mozart . Piano Sonata in A, 1st movement : A. E. Noah . Lambe's : . (arr. H. F. E. Lyruts) . . . . "Blow the Wind Southerly" . Flute : S. D. Biggs. 'Cello : R. M. Kojecky. Piano : M. B. Heugh. . . Adam Carse (arr. G. Holley) . . . . . " Serenade " . Trombones : J. E. Hamilton, C. R. A. Welch. Piano : M. B. Heugh. St. Margaret's : " Shenandoah " Trumpet : M. J. R. Gammie. Piano : S. G. Balchin. Beethoven • . . . . . . . . . March Piano Duet : S. G. Balchin and C. J. Chitty. RESULTS:-1st Founder's ; 2nd Westminster ; 3rd Lambe's ; 4th St. Margaret's.
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Notes on the Term the last term Mr. Eagle offered to teach Scottish dancing to the prefects. D URING The classes have taken place in the Almshouses, once a week. The main difficulty of having no girls present was partly overcome by using coloured shoulder bands. However, "there is nothin' like a dame," and we are hoping that next term dances with other schools will rectify this deficiency. All the same the evenings have been thoroughly enjoyed, although towards the end of each session some of the members recollected Mr. Eagle's energetic exercises of the previous term. To the large variety of sports at Sutton Valence yet another has been added. Tiddley-Winks has proved to be a great success in St. Margaret's during the last term, and it is thought that this energetic pastime will gradually appeal to the rest of the School. One has to be careful, when entering the shows of St. Margaret's, in case the body on the floor is taking a goal "flick," from the edge of the playing mat. Although no advice has been forwarded as a result of a request made to the Goons, there are many potential players, and competition for the championship is very keen. Perhaps it is due to the mild weather we have had throughout the last term, that wireless operators have been in the vicinity of the School on most half holidays. These individuals go around in pairs, one carrying a large receiver on his back, leaving the other to labour under a pair of earphones. Their enjoyment is a mixed blessing to others. The Lent term would not be the same without the annual chaos caused by 'flu. Although the outbreak this year was of the common variety, it upset the School routine for a good two weeks. Once the epidemic had started it did not take long to fill the Sanatorium. A State registered nurse was imported to help in the Sanatorium ; her presence was widely appreciated. Sick-bays in dormitories of Lambe's, Westminster and St. Margaret's kept the house matrons busy. After the epidemic had passed, a few of the worst cases seized the opportunity of going home for a few weeks' holiday to convalesce. The isolated results of House Matches do not give a general picture of inter-house sport. Of course, the Lambe's and Founder's combination broke up quite soon after Lambe's had been made a senior house. It is pleasant to record that Founder's have been more than holding their own in the last two years, and the writer is confident that Lambe's great days are not far distant. The old tradition of nearly killing oneself in House matches, and merely playing hard in School ones has tended to be less obvious in recent terms. This fact may be responsible for the outstanding success achieved in School matches during the last year. * * Many Old Boys will remember the preparations before the annual drill competition; very much the same atmosphere is experienced before the inter-house music
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competition. As the day draws nearer, practices for house choirs and orchestras become more and more frequent and no moment is left unused. Practices before lunch, practices after lunch, after games, between preps, ad infinitum. Boys wander around their houses whistling " familiar " melodies, until finally the day before the competition everyone knows the tunes whether he is a member of the choir or not. However, when the competition takes place it is very pleasant to hear the tunes sung by the combined group after hearing many different renderings during the previous weeks. Due to the agitation by J. E. Hamilton a pole vaulting box has been made for the jumping pit on the Upper. He is an experienced jumper, and was entering the Public School Boys' Championships during the Easter holidays. Although School athletics now take place in the summer term, some of the keener athletes have been training for the same championships. C.C.F. Notes N spite of the 'flu epidemic, much useful training has been done during the term and the results of the Army Proficiency Certificate Examination were the best that the contingent has obtained for some time. Thirty-three of the forty-two candidates were successful and the President of the Board commented favourably on the high standard of turnout. Even taking into account the mellowing effect on the members of the Board of Miss Warren's excellent lunch, this is a good result and reflects credit on all concerned. A new feature this term has been the running of a Civil Defence Course for fifteen cadets who had passed the A.P. certificate. This has proved a distinct success and we thank the instructors from the Maidstone Civil Defence for running it for us. Owing to the difficulty of staging a" battle "in the middle of the lambing season, Field Day this term took the form of a map-reading exercise, which gave plenty of scope for individual initiative. Once again we were fortunate with the weather and the majority completed the fourteen-mile course in good order, apart from a few sore feet. PROMOTIONS The following have been promoted since last term :— To C.S.M. : Sgts. Biggs, Morgan. To Sgt. : Cpls. Ashley-Smith, Elmitt, O'Brien. To Cpl. : L/Cpls. Allwood, Gammie, Hardy, Palmer, Welch, Wooderson. To L/Cpl. Cdts. Cairns, Smith, R. M., Kojecky. ARMY PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATE The following were successful :— Cadets : Atchison, Barrow, Blaxland, Browne, Byng-Maddick, A., Chase, Clarke, Comfort, Croysdill, Djavadi, Doran, Downing, Goalen, Grafton, Halsey, Harrison, Jansen, Morris, Newman, Nixon, Posgate, Pine, Rivers, Sandilands, Savage, Seymour, Shirreff, Spratt, Thomas, Walton, White, Wilmshurst, Edwards, H.
Shooting Notes
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which was shot last term. The team scored 580 out of a possible 600 and are so far 6 points ahead of St. Lawrence. As the School has not yet won this competition, it is
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hoped that the VI will achieve an even higher score in the second stage which is to be fired soon. Also to be fired very soon is the major match of the term, the Country Life Competition, for which the team has been practising all the term. The weekly postal matches (under Country Lzfe conditions) have been a definite improvement on last season and the scores all round have been higher. However, the team scores still show a great deal of room for improvement, indicating that at least one season's experience is essential for each member of the VIII. We have at last received 'some new rifles for the Open Range season next term. With these we look forward to a successful summer. The following are the results of our Country Life postal matches :— Result For Against Hurstpierpoint College 747 771 Repton School . 747 742 Ardingly College . . 747 731 King's School, Worcester . 747 738 Sherborne School . 747 714 Victoria College . 742 776 Harrow School . 770 742 Aldenham School . 742 758 Glasgow Academy . 751 748 Uppingham School . 751 738 Elizabeth College . . 751 780 King's School, Wimbledon . 751 747 Marlborough College . . 753 749 Berkhamsted School . 753 748 . Malvern College . . . . . 760 753 Result to date : Won 9; Lost 6; Drawn 0. THE COUNTRY LIFE SCHOOLS COMPETITION
Lost I? on Won Won Won IAO:: L Won Won L on Won Won Won Lost
VI II :— G. H. Wall . M. J. R. Gammie J. C. Hardy. P. J. Coulson K. J. Clement R. M. Kojecky C. J. Green . T. G. McCarthy
Group 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
Rapid 50 46 48 50 47 49 49 47
Snap 29 26 26 27 27 28 29 26 (Claimed score)
Total 99 92 94 97 94 97 98 93 — 764
THE SECOND STAGE OF THE KENT T.A. AND A.F. RIFLE MATCH VI :— G. H. Wall . . 96 M. J. R. Gammie . 95 J. C. Hardy. . 93 . P. J. Coulson 94 K. J. Clement . 94 G. G. Fothergill • 98 — (Claimed score) 570
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Hockey Retrospect RAINLESS February was surely a hockey player's dream conic true : unfortunately the grounds had been so saturated by previous heavy rain that they never became really firm. However, we can count ourselves lucky in that only the Dulwich match had to be cancelled. The XI was clearly not up to the standard of last year. The defence was less sound ; it was unfortunate that a promising half-back line had to be reorganised after Preston's injury. The forward line was less effective on the wings, nor was Parker as dangerous (in any sense) as his brother. However, we more than held our own with our school opponents (won 4, drew 1, lost 2), including a welcome new fixture with Tonbridge, and in club matches the experience to be gained should have been well worth the heavy-looking defeats. Speed of striking the ball and quick thinking are the two vital assets which good club sides possess, and which young players must acquire if they are to make progress in the game. This season marks the end of Elinitt's School hockey career. He has been the outstanding forward in every 1st XI that we have produced, and a tremendous asset to a School side struggling to make its name in a newly adopted sport ; without him we could not possibly have" arrived "as quickly as we may be said to have done. He is playing for the Kent Schools' 1st XI in the inter-county tournament (as are Pa.sfield and Hardy), and in the final England trial to select an English Schools' XI to play Ireland. We wish him luck in what could be a splendid climax to his achievements. The School is fortunate in having been invited to take part in the Public Schools' hockey festival at Oxford ; this is an excellent opportunity to meet schools from all parts of the country on and off the field, and to experience the rigours of life in an Oxford College ! Finally, congratulations to the Senior Colts on an unbeaten record, in spite of contributing their centre half Goalen to the 1st XI. There are some promising players among them.
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Hockey Reports 1st XI v. Dover College. Wed., Feb. II.
Team : A. H. Pasileld ; P. G. F. Norwood, J. E. Harvey ; B. D. H. Preston, J. C. Hardy, N. C. Davies ; A. T. G. Smith, C. R. A. Welch, L. E. Parker, 151. A. Elmitt, D. Pares.
Away. Won 6-1
This was hardly such a convincing victory as the score suggests, since Dover were somewhat depleted by 'flu, and— perhaps on this account—made little use of some generous chances offered by our defence. However, there was much that was encouraging. Pasfield seemed sound and confident in goal, the backs recovered from their early wildness, Elmitt showed himself as much a plague to the opposing defence as ever and Parker confirmed the impression that at least he can score goals. Scorers : Parker (2), Elmitt (3), Welch.
1st XI v. King's School, Rochester. Sat., Feb. 14. Home. Won 3-1. K.S.R. had the better of the game to
begin with, but slowed down near the circle. They scored first, after which Sutton woke up and, driven on by Elmitt, began to look more dangerous. Elmitt scored before half-time at the second attempt. The second half began with Sutton doing most of the attacking ; there was a lot of clumsy play but Sutton was the faster and heavier side and deserved to win, though neither of the two goals, both
THE SUTTO NIAN scored by Smith, was impressive. The rough surface of Upper made it difficult to play good hockey, although, as usual, Elmitt always looked dangerous when he had the ball. Both backs steadied after the usual wild start, Davies stopped the ball well but too many passes went astray. Pares made some dangerous runs and Welch was more active. Team : A. H. Pasfleld ; P. G. F. Norwood, J. E. Harvey ; B. D. H. Preston, J. C. Hardy, N. C. Davies ; A. T. G. Smith, C. It. A. Welch, L. C. Parker, M. A. Elmitt, D. Pares.
1st XI v. St. Lawrence 2nd Xl. Sat. Feb. 21. Home. Won 2-1 Sutton were somewhat disorganised due to 'flu, and St. Lawrence were probably unhappy away from their own billiard table and this match produced little good hockey. The goalless first half was very dull : Elmitt broke through on his own several times, but could not supply the finishing touch. St. Lawrence scored the first goal and this seemed to encourage both sides to play a livelier game. The Sutton forwards showed their ability to hit the ball past, over, and even against, the St. Lawrence goal, but eventually Elmitt equalised and after further pressure Godden scored what proved to be the winning goal, though the final whistle was agonisingly delayed by a protracted penalty bully against Sutton, which Norwood eventually won. Davies played outstandingly well. Team : A. H. Pasfleld ; P. G. F. Norwood, J. E. Harvey ; B. D. H. Preston, J. C. Hardy, N. C. Davies; A. T. G. Smith, A. J. Olsen, J. C. Perry, M. A. Elmitt, D. J. F. Godden.
1st XI v. Eastbourne College. Sat., Feb. 28. Away. Won 4-0 This match was played under ideal conditions on Eastbourne's cricket ground in really warm sunshine. Sutton set a fast pace in the first half and kept play
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largely in the Eastbourne twenty-five, sporadic Eastbourne attacks usually being spoilt by off-side. Parker opened the scoring with a very good shot. Elmitt added a second with a good flick, and a third with a fine shot from a short corner. In the second half both sides seemed to suffer from heat exhaustion, and play slowed down considerably. Smith touched in a back pass from Elmitt to complete the scoring. The defence was generally sound, though Hardy was taking turf too frequently, while the forward line showed the usual tendency to function on the left only. Team : A. H. Pastield ; P. G. F. Norwood, J. E. Harvey ; B. D. H. Preston, J. C. Hardy, N. C. Davies ; A. T. G. Smith, J. C. Perry, L. E. Parker, M. A. Elmitt, D. J. F. Godden.
1st XI v. Tonbridge School. Sat., March 7. Away. Draw 1-1 It is difficult to single out individuals in this match : the ground was heavy and slippery after a lot of rain, and the players found it hard to control both the ball and their own movements. However, it was a good match, evenly fought, and if Tonbridge had rather more of the play, Sutton had more shooting opportunities. The School played with the slope in the first half and Elmitt scored, "in off" the goalkeeper, after twenty minutes. The Tonbridge goal was scored three minutes from full time, following a short corner. Both sides all but scored on several occasions. The team was more together than in recent matches. Pasfield kicked powerfully, and the backs, especially Harvey, were safer than they had been. Goalen lay too far back, but intercepted and flicked well. Elmitt as usual always looked dangerous, and Welch did a vast amount of work. Team : A. H. Pasfleld ; P. G. F. Norwood, J. E. Harvey ; J. C. Hardy, R. C. °oaten, N. C. Davies ; R. A. F. Seymour, C. It. A. Welch, L. E. Parker, M. A. Elmitt, D. J. F. Godden.
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1st XI v. St. Edmund's. Sat., March 14. Away. Lost 0-1
Sutton should have won this match in the first quarter of an hour when attack after attack was made on the St. Edmund's circle, but the Sutton forwards did not make the most of their chances. The nearest we came to scoring was when Elmitt, having beaten the goalkeeper, delayed his shot too long and allowed the St. Edmund's back time to stop the ball on the line. After the first quarter of an hour we looked less like scoring, but remained generally on top until St. Edmund's scored their goal, a soft shot which surprised Pasfield, half-way through the second half. After that St. Edmund's looked the better team, their captain and back held Elmitt well and was a good organiser of their defence. The Sutton forwards may not have been used to so fast a ground, but they looked tired and unco-ordinated. Hardy played more surely at right half, and Harvey was much safer in his interceptions and hitting. Team : A. H. Pasfield ; P. G. F. Norwood, J. E. Harvey ; J. C. Hardy, R. C. Goalen, N. C. Davies; A. T. G. Smith, C. R. A. Welch, L. E. Parker, M. A. Elmitt, 1). J. F. Godden.
1st XI v. Cranbrook School Wed., March 25. Home. Lost 6-7
The School is not often likely to score six goals in a school match and lose : but the glut of goals rightly suggests that Sutton's was the weaker of two vulnerable defences, and that our forward line, though containing Elmitt as an outstanding individual, was not the equal of Cranbrook's in combined skill. In the first half the game was completely onesided : Cranbrook fairly swarmed round the Sutton goal, while the home defence floundered and panicked : halves neglected their wings to pack the circle and only
caused worse confusion ; 1-5 down was the gloomy situation at half-time, the solitary Sutton goal having come from a fine run by Elmitt, whose shot, however, should have been stopped. Perhaps Cranbrook unconsciously relapsed at the start of the second half : at any rate Elmitt and Parker scored, and suddenly it seemed as if all was not lost. Cranbrook scored again, Elmitt added two more, and at 6-5 anything might happen—one could not call this good hockey, but it was exciting stuff ! Some incredible misses by Cranbrook helped to keep it so, and eventually each side added one more goal. Sutton did well to get back into the picture after such a calamitous first half, but there was no doubt that the better side won. Team : A. H. Pasfield ; P. 0. F. Norwood, J. E. Harvey : J. C. Hardy, R. C. Goalen, N. C. Davies ; R. A. F. Seymour, C. It. A. Welch, L. E. Parker, M. A. Elmitt, 1). J. F. Godden.
1st XI v. Old Suttonians. Sat., March 21, Won 4-1
This was chiefly a struggle between the School attack and the O.S. defence, the latter being very sound, with Johnson toying with the opposing forwards in his inimitable style. The score was 1-1 at half-time ; Godden scored for the School and A. J. Parker, who worked very hard to get his forward line on the move, for the O.S. Incessant pressure brought three more goals for the School in the second half. OS. : Johnson ; Kay ((apt.), SOK: ; Eltringhain, Harrison, J. A., Power ; Crawford, Brown, Parker, A. J.,
de Pinna, Asfaw (sub.).
1st XI Club Results v. Wye ('()Ilege. 1)ra w 4-4. r. Maidstone WC. Lost 2-7.
v. Kent A" XI. Lost 3-7. v. Russets H.C. Lost 2-6.
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v. Reeds School I. Won 5-1. v. Dover College. Won 4-2. v. King's, Rochester. Drawn 1-1. v. St. Lawrence III. Lost 0-8. v. Royal West Kent Regt. Lost 1-3. v. Eastbourne College. Lost 4-5. v. Tonbridge. Drawn 1-1. v. St. Edmund's. Won 8-2. v. Royal West Kent Regt. Lost 0-3. v. Old Suttonians. Won 5-1. v. Cranbrook. Lost 0-3.
v. Reeds School. Drawn 2-2. v. Dover College. Won 4-3. v. St. Lawrence. Lost 0-8. v. Eastbourne College. Won 4-1. v. St. Edmund's. Won 3-2. v. Cranbrook. Won 3-1.
Under-I 4 v. King's, Rochester. Lost 1-4. v. Hill Place. Won 15-0. v. Eastbourne College. Lost 0-3. v. St. Edmund's. Lost 2-3.
Under-I 6 v. Dover College. Won 6-0. v. King's, Rochester. Drawn 2-2. v. St. Lawrence. Drawn 1-1. v. Eastbourne College. Won 8-0. v. Tonbridge. Won 2-0. v. St. Edmund's. Won 12-0. v. Cranbrook. Drawn 2-2.
House Matches First Round : St. Margaret's beat Westminster 4-1. Founder's beat Lanibe's 2-1. Final : St. Margaret's beat Founder's 4-1.
Cross-Country Retrospect
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HE 1959 season has been a most satisfactory one. Despite the 'flu epidemic we did not lose a match with another school, and although Gilham never represented the School, some very consistent running was shown. It was a great credit to the teamwork of the side that even when Butcher was not running, the packing was sufficient to earn a victory. After beating a very weak Maidstone Harriers team, the School found the Blackheath Harriers much too good. However, Butcher ran very well indeed to win over the Eastbourne course, with Smith, Hill and Edbrooke giving him adequate support. The new fixture of a triangular with King's, Canterbury, and Lancing provided the highlight of the season. With Butcher winning again and Smith and Maddieson giving strong assistance, we were able to be the first school ever to beat King's, Canterbury, over their own course. The match at Coulsdon with South London Harriers gave some other members of the team useful experience, though the Harriers were a very strong side. With no Butcher available, the Dover match promised to be a close thing, but in the outcome fine packing won the day. It was a pity the Sevenoak's, St. Dunstan's triangular match had to be cancelled at the height of the 'flu epidemic ; but with a-full team out the School beat Emanuel quite decisively and provided the first six runners home. The Juniors unfortunately did not have many matches and were even more severely hit by the 'flu. But some promising runners in Walton, Hollis, Jeffryes, Kojecky, Scott, Morgan mi, Raynes and Frostick improved considerably during the season and should provide a useful nucleus for the future.
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v. Maidstone Harriers. Home. S.V. 13 pts. M.H. 27 pts. Won. v. Blackheath Harriers. ionic. S.V. 95 pts. B.H. 44 pts. Lost. v. Eastbourne College. Away. S.V. 33 pts. E.C. 47 pts. Won. v. King's, Canterbury, and Lancing College. Away. S.V. 21 pts. K.C. 26 pts. L.C. 31 pts. Won. v. South London Harriers, Kent Athletic Club and Surrey Beagles. Away. 1st S.L.H. 10 pts. 2nd S.V. 38 pts. 3rd. K. A. G. 42 pts. 4th S.B. 46 pts. v. Dover College. Away. S.V. 36 pts. D.C. 44 pts. Won. v. Emanuel School. Home. S.V. 21 pts. E.S. 66 pts. Won. Junior VIII v. Emanuel. Home. S.V. 49 pts. E.S. 30 pts. Lost.
Steeplechases As a new venture, all four divisions were run on the same day ; a few of the slower runners on" A "had to rush to get into Hall in time for tea, but the idea was a good one in that we were able to announce the final result on the same evening. The going was good, and Butcher took advantage of this in winning " A " in a personal best time of 29 mins. 57 secs. The next group of runners finished over a minute later—R. C. G. Smith beating Morgan for second place by 2 seconds, with a further 2 seconds separating Morgan and fourth man Maddieson. Result67 pts. 1st Founder's 2nd Westminster .. 73 pts. 3rd Lambe's 81 pts. 4th St. Margaret's .. 97 pts. Division " B " was won by Walton (St. M.) with Kojecky (Lambe's) a close second, but the packing of Morgan,
Munday, Macdonald and Baynes in taking the next four places secured the division for Westminster. Result1st Westminster .. 42 pts. 2nd Lambe's 58 pts. 81 pts. 3rd St. Margaret's .. 4th Founder's .. 219 pts. Litchfield was first home on Division "C," beating Lattimer by 55 seconds. Mackenzie and Alexander were third and fourth respectively. Result1st St. Margaret's 37 pts. 2nd Lambe's 45 pts. 107 pts. 3rd Westminster 207 pts. 4th Founder's Division " D " was won by Carpenter mi. in 12 mins. 48 secs., with Johnson second and Groves third. Bennetts won the Junior Shield with Holdgates second and Founder's third. Competition for the Nation Cup-
1st Westminster .. .. 2nd Lambe's .. 3rd Founder's 4th St. Margaret's ..
18 pts. 16 pts. 15 pts. 14 pts.
Baton Race In very wet conditions Westminster ran well to win in the time of 50 mins. 36 secs., with Lambe's second, St. Margaret's third, and Founder's fourth. There was never any doubt which house would win, for soon after the start Westminster built up a commanding lead which they held without being seriously challenged. St. Margaret's and Lambe's had a tussle for second place, but gradually Lanibe's pulled away to finish well ahead of St. Margaret's. The baton was given away by Jonathan Nicholl.
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Fives Retrospect THE Fives Team efforts this term have unfortunately not met with the success they ' deserved. Close games were enjoyed with Eastbourne College, the Clove Club and the Bank of England, but otherwise the opposition has proved too strong for us. This is naturally depressing, but S. D. Biggs has given every encouragement to the team throughout the term and has proved himself an able and efficient captain. R. G. Craven, T. J. Archer and R. M. Smith are all staying on for at least one more year and with the present Under-16's also fighting for places, prospects for the immediate future are brighter. The Juniors, though keen, have been smitten with sickness and their chances have been limited to the one match. It is to be hoped that more juniors, especially those in the non-team hockey games, will devote more time to fives, since competition to win places in the match teams, together with constant practice against better opposition, is the only way to breed success. Finally, we should like to thank Mrs. Barnard for providing teas in the Tuck Shop at all hours a the day with her usual aplomb and efficiency.
Fives Results 1st IV v. Whitgift School. 104 pts. to 164 pts. Lost. Under-16 IV v. Whitgift School. 134 pts. to 154 pts. Lost. Under-15 IV v. Whitgift School. 102 pts. to 163 pts. Lost. 1st IV v. Jesters Club. 117 pts. to 172 pts. Lost. 1st IV v. Old Dunstonians. 114 pts. to 146 pts. Lost. 1st IV v. Clove Club. 149 pts. to 154 pts. Lost. 2nd IV v. Clove Club. 65 pts. to 176 pts. Lost. 1st IV v. Rugby Fives Association. 87 pts. to 174 pts. Lost. 1st IV v. Eastbourne College. 145 pts. to 151 pts. Lost. Under-16 pair v. Eastbourne College. Won. 1st IV v. Forest School. 181 pts. to 61 pts. Won. Under-16 IV v. Forest School. 178 pts. to 70 pts. Won. 1st IV v. Bank of England Club. 70 pts. to 98 pts. Lost. 1st IV v. St. Paul's School. 91 pts. to 177 pts. Lost.
Under-16 IV v. St. Paul's School. 94 pts. to 179 pts. Lost. 1st IV v. St. Dwastan's College. 127 pts. to 164 pts. Lost. Under-16 IV v. St. Dunstan's College. 74 pts. to 148 pts. HOUSE MATCHES First Bound : St. Margaret's beat Lambe's by 122 pts. to 63 pts. Westminster beat Founder's by 114 pts. to 50 pts. Final: St. Margaret's beat Westminster.
Fencing Fencing has continued this term with enthusiasm. A team was sent to the Kent School Championship, but, because of other activities, a full team could not be sent and the foils were eliminated early on. However, a full team fenced against Sevenoaks and was very successful, Crutch and Craven winning the sabre without losing a bout. They both showed, however, that they were suffering from lack of practice.
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The School did equally well in the foil, winning by 10 victories to 6. Two new fencers participated and were very successful, winning half their bouts each. The School team remains unbeaten again this season. Professor Russell has coached the team each week and they have benefited considerably from his experience. They should do well in the Public Schools Championship.
O.S. Notes J. S. Payn (1956) was called up for National Service in the Royal Artillery in October, 1958, and did his preliminary training at Rhyl. He has passed his unit selection board and when we heard from him was awaiting a call to a W.O.S.B. M. J. Redman (1956) has just been demobilised and is taking up work with the Cape Asbestos Co. G. B. Bateman (1956) has gained his commission and has been gazetted to the Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment, which has pleased him very much. He was posted to Cyprus in September. He has taken part in at least two operations— Dovetail and Box Office—and prefers action to sitting about in Nicosia. He expects to move with his battalion to Berlin in the near future. B. S. Berting (1940) was on leave from British Columbia in January and visited the School while over here. He was able to give us a good idea of his work with the British Columbia Power Commission. C. J. Rayner (1954) tells us that he is shortly off to join a Royal Corps of Signals unit in Benghazi. He expects to be out there for about two years. P. A. Grimwade (1956) tells us that for a year after leaving School he was articled to a firm of estate agents in London and attended the College of Estate Manage-
ment. He joined the Royal Navy in January, 1958, for his National Service and played hockey and rugger for his ship. He is now serving in the Mediterranean in H.M.S. Meon and has visited most countries bordering that sea. He hopes to return to the U.K. next autumn. P. Neate (1956) is now Intelligence Officer and Assistant Adjutant to the First Battalion of the Ghana Regiment of Infantry. In spite of internal security scares he manages to enjoy himself very much in what must be an interesting job. His address in Ghana is Lt. P. Neate, Ranchi Barracks, Takoradi, Ghana, and he would like to meet other O.S. in that country. P. L. Vinson (1955) was released from the R.A.F. in September, 1957. He is working in the actuarial department of the Legal and General Insurance Co. He is studying hard for Part I of his examination for membership of the Institute of Actuaries. G. P. Hex (1958) is training for overseas service with the Ottoman Bank. We have heard from R. H. H. Forster (1943)—now a major in Royal Engineers —that he is stationed at Kneller Hall in H.Q. Eastern Command. He occasionally sees J. H. Gardner (1918) and when stationed in Cyprus he lived next door to P. A. Beacon (1945). M. Bayat (1957) has left his native Iran and is now studying at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona, U.S.A., reading political science. He has about twenty-five Persian friends with him and from what he writes he is enjoying life greatly and seeing a lot of the country in the meantime. He writes of trips to Mexico, Colorado, San Francisco and so on. At present preparations are going forward for a New Year party (March 21)
THE SUTTONIAN given to 200 friends by the twenty-five Persians and a representative from S.V.S. was invited. Unfortunately Mustapha didn't include a return air ticket —a pity, we feel : but a kindly thought. J. L. R. Salzman (1957) went to Rhodesia last year and started his National Service in the Royal Rhodesian Regiment last October. In the recent trouble in Nyasaland he was in the first Dakota that flew out to Chileha Airport, Blantyre, and was in the midst of the trouble all the time. We have heard that he has been promoted, but do not have details at time of going to press. He mentioned how grateful he was for the training he received in the School C.C.F. D. J. Longford (1947) took his medical degrees at Queen's University, Belfast, and subsequently held appointments at
the City Hospital, Belfast. After being House Officer Pediatrics at the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children he returned to the City Hospital as House Officer Obstetrics. A year ago he went to the United States and took his medical degree of M.B. at the University of Virginia. His present post is at the Central State Hospital, Petersburg, Virginia. His brother U. D. Longford (1947) also took degrees at Belfast and was House Surgeon at the Meath Hospital, Dublin, for a time. He held posts in Northern Ireland, Greenwich and Devizes. At present he is doing a final year in the R.A.F. Medical Service at Singapore before joining his father, to whom we are indebted for this information, in practice at Rainham, Kent. H. W. Saunders (1956) is doing his National Service with the Royal Scots and is at present at the depot assisting in training new entries. He has met K. G. Lewis (1956) and A. J. Perkins (1955), who are both stationed near Edinburgh. He has played rugger and run over cross-
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country for his depot. In the last sport his team won the Minor Units Cup in Scottish Command. J. P. Day (1956) writes a long and amusing letter giving what he calls "The Views on the Army of a Reluctant National Service Bandsman." He attributes his failure at W.O.S.B. to the fact that the Colonel and he held divergent opinions on the greatest living musician. His choice was Louis (Satchmo) Armstrong, but he didn't tell us the colonel's choice. He went to Cyprus in the Nevassa and the officer in charge of his draft was Lt. David Evers (son of our headmaster). They docked at Limasol in April, 1958, and he says that the peaceful look of Cyprus belied the actual conditions there. Being a farmer, he is critical of the Cypriot methods of agriculture. J. P. was put into the band consisting mainly of regulars, due to Mr. Brunsden's instruction on the cornet. He tells us that Giles Bateman (mentioned above) is in the same regiment—the Queen's Own Royal West Kent—but their paths cross only when the band plays at the officers' mess guest nights about once a month. We are sorry not to have been able to publish the letter in full but space forbids. M. St. J. Candy (1952) has written to us again giving news of ex-members of the Conjuring Club. G. R. A. Harvey (1952) is now working as a field officer (Agriculture) in the Colonial Service in Tanganyika. Among other adventures he has achieved his ambition of reaching the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. C. E. Slater (1955) is at Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge, reading mechanical sciences after two years in the Royal Corps of Signals. He had an act in the Pentacle Club (Cambridge's equivalent to the Magic Circle) which was a solo performance of ten minutes—which for a
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" Fresher " was a good show. J. P. Ward (1952) is at Toronto University. M. A. Holford (1954) has passed his A.C.I.I. examinations. J. A. Dungay (1955) is articled as an accountant. A. D. C. Turner (1948) is in the Fleet Air Arm and seems to be hard worked. He has met an old Cranbrookian named Seymour, brother of" conjuror " Seymour now in Lambe's House here. Candy has looked up R. S. C. Gundry (1928), who is also in the B.B.C. and is S.S.E.S.(S), which, being interpreted, is Senior Sound Engineer Studios (Sound). Gundry has met H. C. Franklin (David) (Master 1930-1935) and Dr. S. L. L. Russell (Master 1927-1935) while on his recording duties. J. B. Miles (1951) completed his apprenticeship at Vauxhall Motors, Luton, before joining R.E.M.E. for National Service. He was an instructor on vehicles at Blandford when last Candy had news of him. B. S. Padgett (1950) and A. J. P. Hobbs (1951) are in partnership as insurance brokers in London. M. A. Patton (1952) is still in the Research Department of the Mond Nickel Co., in Birmingham, with occasional excursions into production. His special study is the structure of nickel-based alloys in castings and ingots, and Candy forecasts that he will be a real expert in this in a year or two. We thank Candy for all this information. Perhaps it will be an inspiration to other O.S. who let us know so little of themselves and yet expect long " O.S. Notes" in the magazine.
Births EAST.—On July 21, 1958, to June, wife of A. J. Hinton-East (1940), a son. LONGFORD.—On December 17, 1958, in Singapore, to Yvonne, wife of Dr. U. D. Longford (1947), a second son, Ulic William Dalzell, a brother for Patrick Desmond Herbert.
Marriages HILL-WATT.—In February, 1959, at Dartford, Dr. Derrick Oscar Hill (1951) to Dr. Joyce Mary Watt of Wilmington, Dartford, Kent. LONGFORD - NICOD.—In 1956, Dr. Ulic Longford (1947) to Yvonne, daughter of the late Rene Nicod of St. Brieuc.
Deaths CHEESMAN.—On February 20, 1959, after a short illness, F. P. Cheesman (1901). Mr. Cheesman had been a staunch supporter of the School and was a frequent visitor to all Old Suttonian functions. He was often to be seen at Cricket Week and a regular bather in the School swimming bath. He was a Governor of the School for a number of years, retiring about six years ago.
Returned Magazines Magazines addressed to the following were returned " Address unknown," "Gone away," etc. :— G. Monekton 0. F. Winser M. F. Freed D. E. Glenister B. C. Masson R. H. Knight H. M. Aspinall
P. J. L. Wickes 0. G. Jones J. A. Pay A. Kennedy 0. J. Pye
Magazines are not being sent to their last known addresses in future, but if any recipient of The Suttonian can help by giving an address or getting any of the above to send their most recent address to the Hon. Secretary, 0.S.A., c/o Sutton Valence School, this action will be much appreciated. We have no addresses for the following 0.5. as well as those mentioned above.
THE SUTTON IAN Similarly any information as to their whereabouts will be much appreciated :— J. W. D. Bayram (1956) D. E. Carden (1941) R. Benaim (1956) F. W. L. Carslaw (1930) S. W. G. Burton (1933) C. H. Champion (1953) J. G. Chapman (1938) E. A. F. Hewett (1935) W. H. Culling (1930) R. Leycester (1931) J. C. Fisher (1903) G. A. Walker (1940) J. F. Newell (1948) R. H. F. Wylie (1943) G. N. Frere-Smith (1939) P. A. Worters (1935)
Annual Meeting and Dinner The Annual Meeting and Dinner of the Old Suttonians Association will take place at the City Livery Club, E.C.4, on Friday, May 1. The committee hopes that as many as possible will attend. The evening should be of interest, with speeches from a most distinguished Old Suttonian and from another who is the reigning Master of the Clothworkers Company.
Correspondence Sutton Valence School. February, 1959. The Editor, The Suttonian. Sir,—In the last two issues of The Suttonian there have been letters of complaint about the quantity of news of Old Suttonians which has appeared in the magazine. This surely is the fault of O.S. themselves. If they do not send the information, how can it be published ? The magazine is supposed to be a record of fact rather than fiction and, whereas one could make up some delightful anecdotes of the doings of 0.5. based on one's knowledge of many of them as boys at school or fellow Old Su.ttonians, the law of libel might make this a most expensive way of filling the columns of the School magazine. Any Old Suttonian news sent either to me, or to the Hon. Secretary, or to the Hon. Treasurer of the 0.S.A., has, to the
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best of our knowledge, been published or summarised in O.S. Notes, and you yourself, sir, have given much help in this matter by passing letters from O.S. on to me. The remedy for lack of news, therefore, is, in my opinion, in the hands and pens of 0.S. themselves. Thank you, sir. E. A. CRAVEN. "Avalon," 6, Dearne Close, Stanmore, Middlesex.
The Editor, The Suttonian. Dear Sir,—On January 31, 1949, some recordings were made in the Chapel. Two discs, one " 12-inch " and one "10-inch," at 78 r.p.m., were subsequently available for purchase. I have a copy of the " 12-inch" disc, but unfortunately it has been damaged. I wish to inquire whether anyone has a copy of this or the " 10-inch " disc with which they would be prepared to part, and for what prioe. The 12-inch " disc bears" Past Three o'Clock " on JK46 side. "Unto Us is Born a Son " and" On Christmas Night" are on the other side, JK 47. I do not know offhand the numbers of the " 10inch " disc—they might be JK 48/9— but one side bears "Remember, 0 Thou Man." These records were produced through Messrs. John King, of Brighton, but as master recordings are never retained by them for more than three years, they were unable to assist me in this inquiry. Around Christmas, 1952, some further recordings were made, and if anyone has any spare copies of these I should be grateful to receive the same. (This was after I had left School.) Yours faithfully, M. ST. J. CANDY.
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Late News Oxford Hockey Festival The four days spent in Oxford by the 1st XI after the end of term were a great experience and thoroughly enjoyable. We were the guests of Trinity College and were treated royally. The Festival was splendidly organised and we appreciated the hours of work put into this by Mr. Martin-Harvey and others of St. Lawrence College. The 1st XI undoubtedly played better hockey at Oxford than they had during
the term, and this can be seen from the results. v. Wrekin v. Rugby v. Liverpool v. Dauntsey's v. Wellington
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In addition, Messrs. Macliwaine, Douglas and Pennington (when he was not playing for the 1st XI) helped to maintain the unbeaten records of various Puffins, Swallows and Swifts XI's.