The Suttonian 1966 by Sutton Valence School

THE

SUTTONIAN

1966

Number 3

Volume 31

THE SUTTONIAN

EDITOR : DEREK

STRANGE

COMMITTEE: D. I. N E L S O N

J. C . L O V E L O C K

T. B. P A I N

N. A. J E N N E R

A. M. L A M B E

R. J. M A L K I N

{Our cover is a plan of the School by E. J.

Fletcher)

CONTENTS PAGE

EDITORIAL

SCHOOL OFFICIALS

GOODBYES .

VALETE

SALVETE

T H E CHAPEL

MUSIC

THE LIBRARY

SOCIETIES

LECTURES .

FILMS .

SCHOOL P R O D U C T I O N S

LITERARY A N D GENERAL

C.C.F. A N D S H O O T I N G

SPORTS

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LETTERS T O T H E E D I T O R

O.S. N E W S

R U G G E R n X T U R E S 1966 .

A t the end of the Summer Term, 1965, when Osborne asked me i f I would like to become the next editor o f the magazine, I dubiously said " yes." He explained to me some of the functions that would be expected of me, but great was his understatement! The work and interest involved i n the preparation o f the magazine is far more enjoyable than I had imagined. I would not have missed the experience of this f o r anythingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;I must add that I would certainly not have been able to see it through without the encouraging help and support of the Committee. This " j o b " has brought me into contact with people throughout the School, both masters and boys (particularly the Committee) whom I would otherwise never have encountered. I t apparently requires a great deal, such as an opportunity like the one offered me in the editorship, to shake people out of the shell i n which many i n the School hide themselves. I t is almost as though the " system o f communication " between the individuals i n the different houses is breaking down. People will not go out o f their way, even i n a small society such as the School, to come into contact with new people. Each house seems to have become a separate unit, rather than a part of the unit o f the entire School. The reason f o r this separateness is as always to be found i n the attitude of the individual. Perhaps i t is apathy, as was suggested i n the editorial of last year's magazine, which gives rise to this tortoise-like trait i n the outlook o f so many Suttonians. I t may be a simple lack of the spirit of adventure, which leads to an ignorance of what is to be found " the other side." People i n their ignorance are not prepared to emerge even fractionally f r o m their shells to breathe a different air, or to strike out on their own: a symptom o f conservatism. This leads us back to the fact that the average person, throughout his school career, will never venture far outside the limits of the circle o f boys with whom he finds himself at the outset. The dayroom group moves up the School as a group. Similarly the boys i n the dayroom find themselves within the bounds o f the house. The house-spirit is all important, effort is to the good of the house, not the School. I n the classroom one may speak to members o f another house, but to what extent does one even vaguely get to know them ? The opportunities f o r gaining a wider experience o f people, even i n the context o f school-life, are large and yet are poorly used. I t is a narrow-minded boy who does not want to experience new people and things. The School's societies present good scope i n this respect, the Duke o f Edinburgh's A w a r d Scheme, the School orchestra, activities such as the School play and obviously also sport. This does not mean an immediate abandonment of one's own circle o f associates i n search o f new ones, but a more balanced diet o f the old and the new might possibly be more profitable.

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SCHOOL OFFICIALS STAFF Headmaster:

C . R . EVERS, M.A.

Second Master: P . S. W . M A C I L W A I N E , M.A. L. E. N. D. A. R. R. A. B. R. M. F.

N . HARVEY, M.A. A . C R A V E N , M . A . , F.G.S. J . B E N N A L A C K - H A R T , T.D., M.I.BIOL. A . SIMMONS, D . L . C . (HONS.) G . FOULKES, M . A . P . COUTTS, M . A . , F.R.G.S. E . HORN, M.A. R . DOUGLAS, M . A . D . W A R B U R T O N , B.SC. H . HANWORTH, M.A. H . FAIRBANK, M.A. R . B A L L , B.SC. M.

G . C . PENMAN, B.A. R . F . BATES, B.SC. G . E . BENBOW, B.A.

B . H . ViBERT, B.A. R . D . CHANCE, B.A. M . F . BEAMAN, M.A.

J. McCORMICK, B.A. R E V . D . I . GIBSON R . L . C R A D D O C K , B.SC.

T . H . HoosoN A . I . PHILLIPS, B.SC. P . L Y O N , G.R.S.M., A . R . M . C . M . I . TAYLOR

Head of School: A . W . DixoN School

Prefects:

C . J. H . BUZZARD K . L . STEWART

St.

House

Margaret's:

B . M . SIMPSON A . K . SKINNER F . M . CLYNICK P . D.

J. H . F . D A L Y N . C. WHITLOCK

Prefects: Westminster:

A . N . PEPLOE A . T . CLYNICK R . E . MACGREGOR WIGGINS

J . S. E . F E L T W E L L

I . M . GiLLIAT F . A . LAMBE A . M . LAMBE M.

Lambe's: P. S. G. R. A.

H . JESTY F . PEDGRIFT G. DEARING J. M . MACDONALD S. THOMAS

P. M. A. G. R.

J. P . SANFORD S. T . K I N G S T O N A . ST. J . O . SMALS M . C . SHAW BATTEN

Founder's:

G . MURRELLS V . WELLER G . FROGGATT L . MASON J. M A L K I N

A. M . M O R T I M E R C . J. K N I G H T D. M . BALL D . F . MOSS-GIBBONS D . A . LODER A. M . DUNBAR A . E . PRING

Cornwallis: J. N. S. C.

D . LEONARD F . DURBRIDGB K . MILLER M . MOLYNEUX

Sports

D. T. D. J.

(President) (Chairman) Secretary)

Esq.

C. J. H . BUZZARD J. H . F . D A L Y N . C. WHITLOCK

Library

Committee:

T H E HEADMASTER L . N . HARVEY, Esq. A. K . SKINNER (Hon. K . L . STEWART P. G. MURRELLS A . ST. J . O . SMALS

STRANGE PAIN NELSON HARRIS

Committee:

T H E HEADMASTER E . A . CRAVEN, Esq. A. W . D I X O N (Hon. P . S. W . M A C I L W A I N E , R . D . CHANCE, Esq. K . L . STEWART

E. B. I. R.

(President) (Librarian) Secretary) A . M . MORTIMER S. F . PEDGRIFT R . J . SYKES page five

During May we said goodbye to Captain Cooper, and at the end of the Christmas Term to M r . Marsh.

The School has suffered a great loss i n the retirement at the age o f sixty-six o f the Bursar, Captain N . T . P. Cooper, C.B.E., R . N . He came to the School i n 1954 as one o f those rare specimens, a Captain i n the Supply Branch of the Royal Navy, a post which suited him admirably for that o f School Bursar. The Headmaster said of him on Speech Day: " During his time he put our administration and records into ship-shape order: he launched our laundry, and though there was no champagne at the ceremony, she has sailed on successfully with only occasional visits to dry-dock; he steered us through the erection o f many fine new buildings, maintaining a confident though storm-tossed course between the Scylla o f architect and builders and the Charybdis of Headmaster and Governors; he piloted our Appeal through the rocks and shallows into the open sea where i t now rides at anchor awaiting another voyage." " The relationship between a headmaster and a bursar contains both dangers and advantages. The danger is that both are appointed by the Governors and are in that sense of equal status. The advantage is that o f free exchange of ideas between two equals. Whereas I never had any anxiety about the former, I found great pleasure and help i n the latter. I t is largely due, I feel sure, to the long talks and converse that we had on all the developments during his time that the new buildings have been a credit to the School, and he retires leaving a visible memorial to his work i n which we can all take pride. We wish him and Mrs. Cooper a long and happy retirement." We should all agree that the School owes much to Norman Cooper and we shall miss h i m . I f i t is true that good order is a necessary ingredient of happiness, it is clear that the bursar can contribute a great deal to the happiness of the School, and Norman Cooper has made this contribution to our happiness at Sutton Valence.

I t was with much regret that we said farewell to John Marsh on his moving to Clifton in January. We first met " Marshy " as a slim student prince with somewhat startling tastes in sartorial elegance. years both parties have mellowed; but where a plump peacock walks, there is Marshy to be found. He is a man o f great musical talent and this is probably his most endearing characteristic. this fact as the rest of us.

Over the

He is as surprised by

Together with this modesty goes a cheerfulness that never degenerates into chirpiness. He is a man of great determination and strong will, as certain members of a Fonts dorm found one night to their cost. His patience with tinklers on the piano was not just easy-going tolerance o f mistakes. He demanded as high a standard f r o m his pupils as f r o m himself, but was able to see that they and he could err. John was a great asset to the Staff and we wish h i m well and hope to hear more of him i n the future: we know that seeing more is inevitable.

We are sorry to lose Miss Robertson, Matron of St. Margaret's. We are sorry to lose Mrs. Hopewell, Matron o f Lambe's. A t the beginning of the year we welcomed Mr. A. I . Phillips who came to teach Mathematics f o r the year; and i n the Lent Term Mr. M . I . Taylor who came to teach Mathematics f o r two terms, and Mr. P . Lyon who takes over f r o m Mr. Marsh i n the Music department. We welcome Miss Stanleigh as Matron of Westminster. page

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A t the end o f the year we said goodbye to M r . Han worth who arrived at Sutton Valence i n 1954 to teach English and f o r most o f his twelve years has been head of the Enghsh Department and House Tutor i n St. Margaret's. To list all his services to the School would be tedious and unnecessary as they are well known to O.S. and present members o f the School. However, we cannot do better than repeat what was written of Charles Porter last year: " We shall manage without Bob, o f course, but not quite so well." R. E. H . writes: Adjectives are for describing: Energetic, athletic, dogmatic. There's three f o r a start. Games: anything requiring wrist and eye; cricket, hockey, fives, golf; the only man to chip consistently over 240 yards. Industrious, indiscreet, indistinct—well, that's how I see him after enjoying his hospitahty. Plenty o f whisky, plenty o f talk; ready to burn the midnight o i l ; discursive, critical, shunning the straight and narrow mind. Mean, moody, magnificent ? No, that was Jane Russell i n " The Outlaw." Inappropriate—her legs are straight. H a ha!, or rather H A H A ! (watch out chaps, Hanworth's laughing!). What about the outlaw, though? Hardly, but something o f a loner. A light, shining brightest under the bushel; a hstener to music, producer of plays, private painter, time-table manipulator. That's enough racking o f Roget. H o w do we end? Let's have a Guinness. say?—"Smooth, with a touch o f bitterness." M m m . Cheers! Goodbye Bob.

What does the commercial

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS Entrance Scholarships were awarded to the following: N . G . Harrison Sutton Valence School £150 p.a. R. A . Hayden Cumnor House £100 p.a. The Scholarship awarded to J. H . H . Bott i n 1965 has been increased to £150 p.a. The Clothworkers Company have awarded their Scholarship o f £150 p.a. to C. V . Hyde, while a new internal Scholarship awarded by the Governors for good

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work in the Lower Sixth Form has been won by S. P. Clarke. The Governor's Leaving Exhibitions i n 1965 were awarded t o : R. J. Lynden-Bell M . Couchman. The Clothworkers' awards were won by R. G. Spear and C. J. Woods.

M . C. SHAW (W.—1961).—" O " and " A " Levels, House Prefect, Cpl. in C.C.F., Astronomical Society, Geographical Society. Proposed career: Banking. B. M . SIMPSON (St. M.—1961).—" O " and " A " Levels, House Prefect, 1st X V Rugger (2nd X V Colours), 2nd X I Hockey, 1st V I Tennis, First A i d Preliminary Cert., Dramatic Society, Natural History Society, Social Service Secretary, Distinction Prize. Proposed career: Architecture. A. K . SKINNER (B. and St. M.—1959).—" O " and " A " Levels, House Prefect, 1st I V Fives (Colours), 2nd X I Cricket (Captain), Literary Society, Photographic Society, Library Committee (Hon. Secretary), School Choir, Madrigal Group, Male Voice Group, Choral Society, Modelling Society, Geographical Society, Kingdom Prize for Latin, Distinction Prize. Proposed career: Chartered Accountancy. A. ST. J. O. SMALS (F. and W.—1959).—" O " and " A " Levels, House Prefect, C.Q.M.S. in C.C.F., Senior Fencing Team, D . of E. Silver Award, Hunting Society, Literary Society, Play Reading Society, Astronomical Society, Art Club, Natural History Society, Bridge Club, Distinction Prizes. Goes to London University to read Law. D. E. STRANGE (C—1962).—" O " and " A " Levels, House Prefect, Swimming Teams, Hon. Secretary of Fives, Modelling Club, Natural History Society, Fencing Club, Choral Society, Art Club, Literary Society, Play Reading Society, Music Society, Hunting Society, Editor of SUTTONIAN, Distinction Prizes, R. L . Kay Prize for German. Hopes'to go to University. M . J. WELLER (L.—1961).—" O " and " A " Levels, School Prefect, Senior Athletics Team, 2nd XV Rugger, 3rd X I Hockey, Signals Classification, Geographical Society, History Society, Astronomical Society. Proposed career: Civil Engineering. K. J. A B R A H A M (B. and F.—1961).—" O " and " A " Levels, Under-16 Hockey (Colours), Under-15 Cricket, Under-16 Rugger, Junior Athletics, Photographic Society, Hunting Society, Distinction Prize. Proposed career: Commercial Law.

J. r'I;^i"^c;n^iK."~^;fi~an•a c — l y o u j . — " O" ana /\.— Levels, Under-14 Cricket, 1st X I Hockey, L/Cpl. in C.C.F., Preliminary First Aid Cert., Geographical Society, Car Club, Chess Society, Stage Gang. Goes to Canterbury College of Architecture. J. R. HARRIS (C—1962).—" O," " A " and " S " Levels, House Prefect, History Society, Literary Society, Chess Society, Photographic Society, Music Society, Winstanley Science Prize, Distinction Prize. Goes to London University to read Chemical Engineering. J. J. K R I V I N E (C—1962).—" O " and " A " Levels, Under-14 Cricket, 2nd X I Hockey, Signals Classification, Chess Team, Hunting Society. Hopes to go to Sussex University to read Law. J. P. PALMER (W.—1962).—" O " and " A " Levels, Junior Cross-country, Cpl. in C.C.F., History Society, Hunting Society, Literary Society, Bee Keeping Society, Bridge Club, Choir, Choral Society, Chess Club, D . of E. Silver Award. Hopes to go to the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst. M . C. M . PIPE (H. and W.—1959).—" O " and " A " Levels, Cpl. in C.C.F., Entomological Society, Bee Keeping Society, Natural History Society, Astronomical Society, Literary Society, Orchestra, School Choir, Male Voice Group, Choral Society, Music Prize. Goes to Brunei University to read Applied Biology. N . T . RICHARDS (F.—1959).—" O " and " A " Levels. 1st X I Cricket, 3rd X I Hockey, L/Cpl. in C.C.F., Natural History Society, Hunting Society, Arts Society, Chess Team, Bridge Club, Distinction Prizes. Goes to Bangor University to read Agriculture. N . P. J. APS (B. and C—1962).—" O " Levels, Junior Swimming Team, History Society, Geographical Society, Natural History Society, Bee Keeping Society, Madrigal Group, Male Voice Group, Jazz Groups. Proposed career: Timber. R. BARBER (St. M.—1963).—" O " Levels, Natural History Society, Photographic Society, Astronomical Society. Proposed career: Electrical Engineering. N . J. ELGOOD (H. and W.—1963).—" O " Levels, 2nd X V Rugger, Signals Classification, Chess Club. Goes to Bromley Technical College for further education. poge eleven

SALVETE C H M S T M A S TERM, 1965 ... S. K . Miller ma (C.) L o w ^ R V I SCIENCE B. Lai (W.) M . W. Mourad (M.) A . Woo (W.) FORM V B M . R. Wood (M.) FORM V C R. A . Gambrell (L.) H . F. Yip (M.) UPPER I V A J. H . H . Bott ma (W.) M . T. J. Butler mi (W.) R. S. W. Morley-Clarke (C.) C. M . de L . Rayner (M.) D . J. Samter ma (F.) D . L . Thompson (W.) G. C. D . Thorogood mi (C.) UPPER I V B R. C. Kingston mi (W.) R. M . Hope (C.) R. A . V. Watson mi (L.) UPPER I V C H . Parivash (W.) LOWER I V A C. D . Booer (M.) N . G. Harrison trts (B.) J. H . Hobson (M.) C. V. Hyde (L.) P. N . Mercer (F.) LOWER I V B P. L . Appelt (C.) S. P. Davie (F.) P. C. Dawson (L.) R. M . Gray (W.) M . J. Hickes (W.) R. H . Risdon (M.) G. S. Steeden (M.) J. E. B. Tompkins (L.) M . C. Watson ma (M.) R. J. Wilkins (W.) M . G. Yates ma (F.) LOWER I V C C. V . Alexander (W-) S. A . H . Bott mi (C.) G. M . Bretscher (M.) A . N . Dalton (L.) C. A . Hagger (M.) S. R. Hoskins (M.) K . M . M . Johnson mi (W.) R. W. Lake (W.)

C. V. Lawson (W.) I . R. Madle (L.) I . A . Menzies mi (B.) I . J. Peploe mi (M.) J. S. Richards mi (M.) A. A. Speer mi (C.) P. C. Waring (L.) J. J. Young (L.)

UPPER V I ARTS

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FORM I I I

T. D . Clynick trts (B.) C. J. JoUye mi (H.) C. D . Reynolds (F.) A. R. Rutherford (F.) S. R. Tudor (F.) T. Voelcker mi (F.)

FORM I I

K. D . J. Allen mi (B.) C. P. Coulson mi (F.) N . O. Cox mi (H.) S. A . Crampton (F.) K . J. Daniels (H.) S. W. Gibbons (B.) S. C. Godwin (H.) G. W. Gooch (F.) D . C. High (H.) A. Macreavey (F.) B. R. Matthews (F.) P. C. Morgan (F.) M . R. Norris mi (H.) R. A. Samter mi (H.) D . Sinclair mi (B.) E. R. Taylor trts (F.) P. S. Wooderson (H.) S. D . Yates mi (H.) C. R. J. Young trts (B.)

UPPER I V B LOWER I V A

LOWER I V B

LENT TERM, 1966 J. Jethwa (F.) R. W. Campion (M.) D . H . Cant mi (L.) M . Ward (W.) D . W. F. Collett (C.) M . L . Dale (L.) N . C. Turnbull (M.) J. N . C. Wahers (L.)

LOWER l Y c

...

N . P. Hindley (B.)

M . P. F . Penwill ( L . ) FORM I I I

LOWER I V B

P. Dyson (M.)

LOWER I V C

T. F. de la Haye (W.) I . R. T. Hutchings (C.) B. J. Button (L.) D . H . Tabor (W.)

FORM I I I

I . Coles (B.) S. Frere-Smith (F.) A. W. Ingham (H.) K. H . OUver (H.)

R. W. Pearson ( F . )

W. G. Stebbings (F.) SUMMER TERM,

LOWER I V A

...

1966

R. N . Bridger ( L . )

J. Ghahremani (C.)

THE CHAPEL I n a moment o f weakness, the Chaplain offered to undertake the task o f writing these notes. Contemplating a blank sheet o f paper, brought home to him a fuller realisation o f how difiBcult a task this is, unwelcome to boy and master alike, and liable (as past records show) to degenerate into a catalogue o f forgotten preachers and obscure Chapel collections. Most boys are on the one hand too apathetic, and on the other, too negative, to have anything worth saying about Chapel services; even when the opportunity affords itself. The point was well made by the Headmaster o f Cranbrook School who said i n his sermon i n Chapel, " Left to yourselves most o f you would d o nothing, and your attitude to Chapel stems, not f r o m conviction but f r o m apathy." Surprisingly enough, when the occasion demands i t , a large number o f boys will respond to a particular request or challenge. One such occasion was the Lenten Addresses given by the Rev. Richard Hovil, and held on consecutive nights during one week. These found a very high proportion of the School present at all four services, which was as demanding as i t was beneficial to those who made the effort to be present. Also on the credit side let i t be said, that although services are tolerated—just—most people j o i n wholeheartedly i n the singing, which is very good and has impressed more than one visitor. A great deal o f credit for this must go to M r . Foulkes with his training and leadership of the Choir, and to M r . Lyon at the organ. Again, on the musical side, the Carol Service maintained, a high standard of performance with a happy balance between new carols and old favourites. A number of " pop " hymns have also been introduced at

various times, some o f them coming f r o m the versatile pen o f the Director o f Music. These additions to certain o f the services caught on at once, and such musical items are now generally accepted as a welcome addition to the more formal hymns i n the Public Schools H y m n Book. Voluntary Chapel has been well attended, though with an understandable falling o f f during the Summer Term when hght evenings and other attractions took their inevitable toll. M r , Vibert has again done a great deal to make this service short, attractive and interesting as well as devotional. Last but not least, a large number o f boys expressed a desire to hear D r . Billy Graham during his mission at Earl's Court i n June. Unfortunately it was impossible to take all those who wanted to go, largely owing to the difiiculty of obtaining seats. However, about twenty were able to go i n small parties, most of whom afterwards expressed their appreciation for the opportunity of hearing this great preacher and evangelist. They were also able to discover f o r themselves that much o f the criticism of Dr. Graham i n the Press was totally unwarranted. We have welcomed the following preachers this year:— The Rev. B. D . Coote; the Rev. John Neal; the Rev. J. M . Stanton; the Rev. Peter Haynes; the Rev. J. L . Bickersteth; the Rev. F. Tattersall; the Rev. Noel Bone; the Rev. J. A . Wardle; A . Quintin-Carr, Esq.; the Rev. J. K . Spence; the Rev. Roger Gaunt; John Kendall-Carpenter, Esq.; Bishop Gordon Walsh, D . D . , O.S. D . I . G. page

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MUSIC Over the past year the standard of music i n the School has risen. One o f M r . Foulkes' most notable yet unnoticed achievements has been in the Chapel, f o r at last he has persuaded the congregation to sing psalms properly. This entailed not only making them sing i n speech rhythms, but also trying to coax the " double basses " i n the rear pews, to sing at the same speed as Choir and Organ. Simple, you might think. Evidently you do not appreciate the well-meant traditions o f these stalwarts !

We welcome M r . Lyon onto the Music staff after the departure o f M r . Marsh at the end o f the Christmas Term. During his short stay at Sutton Valence, M r . Marsh helped to make music f o r the enthusiast and the uncommitted pupil i n class as enjoyable as possible, and M r . Lyon, we feel sure, will continue to fulfil the same role.

The Inter-house Music Competition, to the relief o f many, was not held this year.

On Sunday, 8th December, the Schola Cantorum o f Oxford, an undergraduate choir, gave a choral concert in the School Hall under their accomplished conductor John Byrt.

The Madrigal Group, and the newly-formed Male Voice Group have been meeting regularly this year. They performed at one Sunday Club meeting and again at the concert at the end o f the Summer Term. The f o l l o w i n g t o o k the Associated Board practical music examinations, and the results are also listed below::— Grade V I I I Grade V I Grade I V Grade I I I Grade H I Grade I I I Grade II Grade II Grade II Grade II Grade II Grade II Grade I Grade I Grade I

Flute Clarinet Violin Clarinet Clarinet Piano Violin Piano Violin Piano Violin Piano Piano Piano Violin

Moss-Gibbons Prebble Molyneux ma Voelcker ma Belcher Lindars Crump Walden Ball trts Molyneux mi Thornhill McKenzie Froggatt mi Ball ma Weedon

Pass f* >»

Distin Merit Pass Merit if 99

»S )* Pass »»

9i >*

Theory exams were also taken by Forms I I and I I I . Out o f the twenty-eight boys who took Grade I only f o u r failed and one boy scored f u l l marks (99) while f o u r more scored above 90. Eight boys took Grade I I theory and all o f them passed w i t h two boys scoring over 90. W i t h the increase i n numbers o f woodwind players, two woodwind groups have been formed, a Junior and a Senior. A Lower F o u r t h percussion group has also been started and has practised regularly throughout the year. The Orchestra has improved rapidly after a somewhat shaky start, and now sports a f u l l woodwind section. The brass section has also been enlarged, now consisting o f t w o trumpets, trombone, and euphonium. The " strings " have continued their special practices, and the time spent reflects i n their greatly improved techniques. page

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D . F. M - G . SCHOLA C A N T O R U M OF OXFORD

They sang a varied selection of music f r o m the sixteenth century to the present day and showed their high standard o f technique and precision both i n dealing with the subtle, shifting tonalities o f Monteverdi's " Lasciate m i moire " and Gabrieh's dramatic " Timor et tremor." Coupled with this technical ability was a highly developed sense o f warmth and musicianship which was nowhere more apparent than i n the humorous French songs of Poulenc and i n the settings o f English f o l k songs by Vaughan Williams. The beautiful tenor solo i n the " Turtle Dove " and also the conductor's amusing arrangement of " Among the Leaves so Green, Oh," are here worthy of mention. Certain sections o f the programme, though adequately performed, did not attain the high standard set by the choir. We must thank the members of the choir f o r coming so far and f o r giving us such an excellent concert. J . E.

MARSH.

ANNUAL CONCERT The Annual Concert was held i n the School Hall on 20th July, and proved to be a very enjoyable final evening to the Summer Term. The orchestra held the stage until the interval, and demonstrated fully its scope and ability i n the four pieces played. " Rondo f r o m Abdelasar" by Purcell, arranged by Philip Gordon, was rather disappointing. There was little variety and a lack o f warmth and feeling. Then followed the "Concerto i n C f o r flute, oboe and strings " by Besozzi, i n which Pipe (oboe) and Moss-Gibbons (flute) established themselves as confident and assured players. The balance between the strings and soloists was excellent, but left to itself the orchestra was less

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Air Marshall Sir Maurice L. ^ K.B.E. (O.S.) inspecting the Corps of Drums.

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convincing than when joined by the soloists. The phrasing was particularly good i n the faster movements, but the sustained phrases seemed to suffer in the larghetto. By the time the orchestra reached Mozart's " Three Movements f r o m Divertimento i n B flat," they- were much more confident and polished. The attack was good, there was more depth, and some difficult passages in the andante grazioso were particularly well rendered. Poulenc's light-hearted Valse provided a delightful and amusing contrast to the previous work, and assured the orchestra o f a rousing ovation. After the interval the audience was treated to four tunes for recorders and percussion composed by M r . Foulkes. The recorder must be an extraordinarily difficult instrument to handle i n large quantities, but superb drilling enabled them to play very well together. A l l four tunes were delightfully different, and written to give ample opportunity to each o f the percussion performers to display his skill. The staff quartet of Messrs. Foulkes, H o r n , Chance and Lyon gave a highly original rendering o f the School Rules, chanted to the tune o f a popular song. While this was carried to some extent by M r . Foulkes' authoritative diction and clear tone, nevertheless the whole effect was of the highest order and received deserved applause and laughter. The Male Voice Group began with " Old Tom Wilson," and quickly gained the mood o f this drinking-song. As always, they excelled themselves i n clarity, expression and diction i n the four spirituals which followed. On the debit side, it was noticeable, particularly i n the last item, with its repeated refrain o f " J o y , Joy," that facial expressions did not match these sentiments. I t is surely important that the pleasure which all the performers enjoy on these occasions should be convincingly communicated to the audience. The two movements f r o m Mozart's " Fine Kleine Nachtmusik," arranged by M r . Foulkes, were extremely well handled by the Woodwind group, and reached almost professional standards on technical dexterity. The final group o f the evening was the Madrigal Singers. Though not lacking i n merit, their first three items were completely overshadowed by the last piece, " N a a m a n the Syrian," a cantata with words by M r . H o r n and music by M r . Foulkes. Here was an intelligent combination o f words and music, truly enhancing the bibHcal narrative. The subtle changes o f key and tempo and the sensitive and responsive singing of the group created a most impressive work. I t seemed a pity that such a remarkable composition should have been placed at the end o f an already lengthy programme. I t certainly deserves, and could easily sustain a hearing

on its own. I t would provide an extremely effective basis f o r any service of worship, and perhaps before long, we shall be privileged to hear i t again either i n Chapel or at Sunday Club. B.H.V.

D.I.G.

ORCHESTRA VIOLINS: Mrs. N . F. Pine (leader), R. Evans, M . P. Riedl, H . M . D . Curling, I . P. Crump, C. R. Thomhill, R. S. Weedon, R. H . J. BaU. VIOLA

Mr. A . G. Foulkes

'CELLO

FLUTES OBOES CLARINETS BASSOONS TRUMPETS

J. D . Leonard

D . F . Moss-Gibbons, T. H . Scott-Wilson M . C. M . Pipe, A . R. Bowring A . Prebble, J. A. Voelcker, M . R. Belcher Mr. A . G. Foulkes, G. L . Thomas Mr. G. Holley, J. D . Dixon

TROMBONE

P. L . Appelt

EUPHONIUM

R . S. Jones

TIMPANI

I . J. H . M . Grimshaw

PERCUSSION^. M . J. Abum, R. E. Woolveridge, D . R. King MADRIGAL SINGERS MADRIGAL SINGERS: R . H . J. Ball.D. R. King, J. A. Voelcker, T. Voelcker, R. E. Woolveridge, K . W. G. Haselden, P. R . F . Hudson, D . J. M . Morrish, C. R. ThomhiU, Mr. R. D . Chance, A . C. S. Fry, A . K . Skinner, Mr. R . E. Horn, Mr. P. Lyon, D . F. Moss-Gibbons, A. S. Thomas, M . R . Belcher. PIANO

Mr. P. Lyon

DRUMS

N . P. J.

BASS

Aps

J. D . Leonard

M A L E VOICE GROUP: Mr. R. D . Chance, A . K . Skinner,

M . J. C . Phillips, A . C. S. Fry, G. L . Thomas, J. C. Lovelock, Mr. R . E. Horn, D . F. Moss-Gibbons, M . R . Belcher, Mr. P. Lyon, A.S. Thomas, M.C. M . Pipe. RECORDERS AND PERCUSSION: First Descants: W. J. Brown, R . I . Grant, D . R . King, T. H . Scott-Wilson, J. A . Voelcker, R . E. Woolveridge, P. A . F. Thomas. Second Descants: A . P. Scott, R . A . Scragg, D . A . Sheridan, A . J. Thome, J. R . Abbott, P. A . Bains, P. J. Higgins, G. D . Talbot, P. K . Vester, J. Merrbc, H . D . MiUer, R . S. Morris. TREBLES: Mr. R. E. Horn, R. Evans, N . R. Wills, P. Baker. M . J. S. Boyland, S. P. Davie A. N . Dalton BLOCK P. L . Appelt, R..M. Gray TRIANGLES S. R. Hoskins, D . C. Sillars CYMBALS C..R. Thomhill CfflMES DRUMS

WOODWIND FLUTE OBOE CLARINETS BASSOON

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THE LIBRARY I n the Library, we have continued to keep the noiseless tenor of our way. N o t many obvious changes have taken place i n the year: new books have appeared, some fresh magazines are i n new and well-made cases. Some time ago a re-arrangement o f the subject-cards of the Index took place, as a preliminary to a change i n the method o f classification. I t was decided to have the subjects i n a classified numerical order, which is more i n the spirit o f the Dewey numerical classification scheme.

But it was necessary to re-write all the subject-cards. This task called for an unselfish energumen: he appeared in A . K . Skinner, to whom the School owes the re-writing of the cards. The classified catalogue is now up to date. We thank the following for gifts to the Library:â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Stephen Harvey (O.S.) whose gift was i n memory of the late Sister Parkes, G. D . Tsergas (O.S.), D . E. Strange, B. E. Talbot, Esq., G. Pember (O.S.), and Alderman Sir Harold Gillett. L.N.H.

SOCIETIES SATURDAY S O C I E T Y Again this year the Saturday Society has provided various lectures, films and recitals. I n gerteral these have been appreciated, but not always, since it appears that the School w i l l not learn to be an appreciative audience of the musical fixtures, i n particular. The first Saturday Society was a lecture on 2nd October by M r . G . Spenceley. He was talking about " Jugal H i m a l , " the name o f a region i n the Himalayas on the border o f Tibet. M r . Spenceley had led a team to this area to t r y to conquer " The Big White Peak," but unfortunately the attempt had been unsuccessful owing to a fatal accident on a glacier. His lecture, both interesting and realistic, was marred by melodramatic touches, but the slides which accompanied i t gave some idea o f the panoramic beauty o f the mountains. Later i n October, M r . A l a n Stevens gave a lecture on " This Thing called Jazz." I t was without a doubt the most eagerly awaited Saturday Society performance f o r some time, but unfortunately the programme had to be cut slightly because o f the delayed journey which the band had had f r o m the N o r t h o f England. M r . Stevens gave a brief and witty history of the growth o f jazz, and each era was " illustrated " by the band, who played with amazing zest, considering how tired they must have been after the long journey. The performance was the most successful o f the t e r m enjoyed by both the artistes and boys. The last fixture f o r the Christmas Term was a lecture by M r . Guy Butler on " The Tokyo Olympics." A film f o r m e d the main part o f his lecture. This consisted firstly o f a short section i n colour showing the entrance o f the competing countries into the arena and the ignition o f the Olympic flame. The second half o f the film was i n black and white and was composed o f shots o f the major track events and also o f the most interesting events in the field. The most interesting action was filmed and screened i n slow-motion, and M r . Butler gave an amusing but precise commentary, since the film was silentâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;he is page

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obviously an expert i n both athletics and lecturing. The evening was enjoyed by both the more knowledgeable and more amateur members o f the audience. "Theatre Roundabout," the first Saturday Society of the Lent Term, was a survey of man and his neighbour. Sylvia Read and William Fry used examples f r o m literature to show how we behave towards our fellow creatures. Many topics were considered: the relationship of parent to child; the colour problem; the persecution o f martyrs and local gossip are but a few. Finally, the relationship o f man to God, hypocrisy and the placing o f religion before the basic needs of one's family were aff"orded by the works o f Betjeman and Ibsen. These led on to the moving story o f the nun, Maria Pilenko, who put herself i n the place o f a condemned woman at Ravensbruck Concentration Camp i n 1945. However, the programme was not the success i t could have been. The material needed cutting f o r a school audience, and even i f the selections had been f u l l y understood by the School, i t was generally agreed that the different sections o f the performance ought to have been marked by either an introduction or an explanation. Apart f r o m this, the acting and diction were good, and subject matter interesting and varied. M r . Robert Spencer's recital on 5th February with guitar and lute was obviously enjoyed greatly by the School. His mastery o f the intricate fingerwork required on instruments such as the lute, gave a pleasant backing t o his clear, i f not particularly strong, voice. M r . Spencer played and sang a selection o f songs ranging f r o m the Elizabethan folk-music up to that o f the present day. Between the songs, he gave a brief and interesting history o f his instruments and the tunes he was playing. He had brought with him some interesting, though no longer usable, instruments, and also one o f the first song-books to be printed. The last part o f the evening, i n which M r . Spencer played some modern folk-songs, provided the greatest enjoyment, and we would have liked to have seen more

of his skill on the Spanish guitar. The recital was unevenly balanced i n favour o f lute music, which did not succeed i n holding the attention o f the audience as well as did that of the Spanish guitar. When " Opera for A l l " produced " The Marriage o f Figaro " at the School on 26th March, the two basic elements o f opera, the visual and the aural, were unfortunately unevenly balanced. The latter element, the singing, was o f a very high standard. First was Mozart's music, a good choice for the School audience, and, secondly, the diction was clear, thus giving f u l l meaning to the words. But i t was sadly noticeable that the visual element o f the opera, or the acting, did not attain the standard o f the music. The scenery and costumes were good, considering the remarkable variety which the group offers. Although the opera is not intended as an emotional work, more feeling could have been put into the production. Instead the opera was presented as an unabashed riot without light or shade and i t was a pity that the music should have been marred by apparently false and clumsy movement. The efficiency o f those behind the scenes was most striking, and even after a long and tiring tour o f almost a hundred performances, the group were still friendly and helpful. Obviously enthusiasm is the key to success. The films shown by the Saturday Society this year were " Hellzapoppin " and " The Big Country." A t the beginning o f the year The Astronomical Society continued the solar observations started last year, but this soon stopped when bad weather and the lack o f sunspots hampered observations. Several members made an unsuccessful attempt to observe the " Ikeya S e k i " Comet i n February. More recently the course o f the partial eclipse o f the Sun was plotted and observations and photographs were shown on Speech Day at the Society's first exhibition. The Beekeeping Society continued its work amongst the hives this year, but again the harsh winter wrought havoc amongst the bees. I t assisted disease i n exterminating our four colonies and so the Society has remained virtually dormant until early summer. I n M a y we acquired an active colony and with this the Society and the bees should thrive i n 1967. The Car Club worked during the Christmas and Lent Terms on the Austin Pick-up, kindly provided by E. J. Fletcher, Chairman at that time. W o r k was limited by the weather as the Club has no permanent shelter. However, the work on the pick-up was completed ahead o f schedule and the van underwent the M.O.T. test i n the middle of the Lent Term. I t was

used during the remainder of the term f o r transport within the School grounds f o r several o f the Societies. W o r k i n the Summer Term was concentrated on an ex-G.P.O. side-valve Morris van. Repairs started well with the quick renovation o f the cylinder block, which had been badly cracked. The van was shown i n a semipainted state on Speech Day; heavy rain had foiled attempts to complete the painting. W o r k was continued later i n the term on the brake, steering and lighting systems. Once more The Chess Society entered the Kent Schools' Chess League. The Junior Team started well with a 4-1 w i n over Homewood but were defeated by Bethany and Cranbrook, thus not qualifying f o r the knock-out rounds. The Senior Team was also defeated by Cranbrook who were their only opponents i n the senior class, since Ashford Grammar School had withdrawn. The Senior Team did, however, manage to find its true f o r m against the Staffâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;they won by 5-0. Unfortunately i t proved impossible to arrange the annual friendly match against Senacre School i n the Lent Term and i n the absence o f any other matches interest i n the Society flagged. I t is to be hoped that more matches w i l l be arranged in the next year. The Christian Union was resuscitated at the beginning of the School year after some careful planning and consideration by the Committee as to its f o r m and nature. Speakers and " Fact and Faith " films were regularly arranged for the Christmas Term, although there were less i n the Lent Term, when the Lenten Addresses were in progress. I t has been decided after the year's experience that open meetings w i l l be fortnightly and interspersed with more private Bible Studies f o r the nucleus of the Union and its members who are keenly interested, A visit was made to St. Mark's Y o u t h Club, Gillingham, who later paid us a return visit. The Union hopes to continue to satisfy the demands it encounters, on a parallel with Voluntary Chapel, and to swell its ranks particularly amongst Sixth Formers f r o m whom junior boys can take a lead. The Conjuring Club has again had a successful year, though there appears to be a lack o f interest i n the art in the School at present. I t is hoped that this w i l l improve during the coming year. The Club made its annual visit to the Magic Circle Festival o f Magic at the Scala Theatre i n October, where they were joined by several O.S. conjurors. The show again reached its usual high standard. During the Spring Term the Club was glad to welcome M r . R. Richards, a M . M . C . , who spoke to the Club on the art of magic. The Club's annual magazine " Hey Presto " page

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was produced i n the Summer Term, this now having a large circiilation b o t h inside and outside the School. We gave several shows during the year, though there was disappointment at the cancellation o f the O.S. Social at which some o f the younger members would have gained valuable experience. A f t e r the success o f " L o r d A r t h u r Savile's Crime " i t was decided to f o r m The Dramatic Society on a permanent basis. W i t h this i n m i n d the play " Reunion " was produced at Sunday Club during the Lent Term. The a i m o f the Society is to give the boys a chance to act outside the limits o f the School play. The activities o f the Summer Term were geared to the Speech Day Exhibition, where a short poetical account o f the First W o r l d War, including poems o f Brooke, Owen and Sassoon, was recited. I t is hoped that i n years to come the Society will f u l f i l its original purpose and promise i n establishing itself as a necessary and fascinating part o f the " society-life " o f the School. The FUm Society's films over the past year were a l l well attended, and ran well apart f r o m the occasional breakdown o f the projectors. Feature films shown were the " Sea o f Sand," a war fiilm, the " Moonraker," a romance o f the Civil War, and " T o Catch a Thief," an A l f r e d Hitchcock thriller. T w o documentary films, the " Vanishing C o a s t " and " W i n d on the Heath " were shown on Speech Day, and these depicted Britain's coimtryside as i t is now, at the same time deaUng with the problems presented by urban and industrial congestion. The funds o f the Society are now standing higher, and so i t is hoped that some more recent films can be booked during the coming year. The Geographical Society reports a highly successful, year, the membership total reaching a peak not attained f o r some time. We were fortunate i n procuring some very notable outside speakers. The year began with an i n f o r m a l lecture by the President and M r . Benbow on their recent t r i p to Yorkshire. " The Libyan Desert" was described i n great detail by M r . G . S. Thomas, whose w o r k w i t h the U . N . i n Libya enabled h i m to study the desert. This lecture proved invaluable to the " A " and " O " Level candidates among us. Other visiting speakers during the year included M r . J. S. Lawes, whose subject " The Dutch Polders " was well illustrated by slides; M r . J. E. Allen who spoke on " O l d and New i n East A f r i c a " ; and M r . Donald Grant whose lecture on Canada proved to be both entertaining and instructive. Our last outside speaker was M r . C. B. Wheeler (O.S.),who described his journey by cargo vessel to Australia and New Zealand and his experiences there. page twenty

Perhaps the most encouraging aspect o f this year has been the willingness o f members to lecture on their own experiences at home and abroad. These included B. R. C. Swain, G. G. Dearing and J. C. Gummer. We hope that this trend will continue next year, and once again thank M r . Coutts for all his help and encouragement. The History Society had another very successful year, with the President's show always filled to capacity. The first outside speaker was M r . Otto Shaw, J.P., who gave an interesting and informative talk on " Courts and Sentences," which ranged i n topic f r o m the likelihood of evading the law to the powers and duties o f the J.P. and Magistrate. Count Nikolai Tolstoy, the other outside speaker, gave an extremely lucid ex tempore talk on the subject o f " K i n g Arthur and his place i n post-Roman Britain." The speaker gave the Society an excellent exercise i n historical detection whereby, using only the slender evidence of the time, an annotated accoiint o f a very controversial period o f history was provided. Others who read papers were D . I . Nelson on " The Assassination o f Charles X I I o f Sweden," A . St. J. O, Smals on " The Ridolfi P l o t " and G. O. Dearing on " The Battle o f Maidstone." The Hunting Society has had a good year i n many ways. The Sixth F o r m contingent was always strong and enthusiastic and a notable improvement was that more members were prepared to speak without coercion. The debating topics have ranged f r o m the light-hearted " Father Christmas " to " Britain's Status in the W o r l d . " This year we were hosts to four other schools i n the first round of the S.D.A. Competition and our representatives, J. P. Gladhill and A . M . Dunbar, passed through to the semi-final, where they were unfortunately defeated. This was a commendable effort. The Society arranged a debate with Maidstone Grammar School, which was a success. Next year promises some lively debating, too, owing to the number o f Lower Sixth members who will form the core o f the activities o f the Society. At the first o f the year's meetings of The Literary Society, a recording o f Robert Bolt's " Flowering Cherry " was playedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a portrait o f strained family life, the cause o f which was lying and indecision on the part of the father. Another recording, that o f Sophocles' " Antigone," was played at the other meeting; the only criticism o f this was that the radiophonic musical accompaniment to the speeches o f the Chorus marred the intended " catharsis." The annual inter-House quiz was won by Cornwallis, and the only other meetings were those in the President's show after the A r t Society's films. These films ranged i n subject f r o m films f o r discussion, such as " This Sporting L i f e , " " To K i l l a Mockingbird " and " Look Back i n Anger," to comedy

and high suspense i n " The Ladykillers" and " The Wages o f Fear," respectively. Once again the Society thanks the President for his help and hospitality throughout the year. The Music Society has this year continued to satisfy the needs of Saint Cecilia's adherents by presenting several programmes o f recorded music introduced by members. I n addition to these, a flute and piano recital was given by D . F. Moss-Gibbons and M r . P. Lyon, and some musical performances i n Maidstone were attended. Also, for the first time, a visiting speaker, M r . John White, came and gave an enlivening talk on Frederick Delius.

The emphasis during the Summer Term was on the construction of electronic equipment for the exhibition on Speech Day.

SUNDAY C L U B On Sunday, 13th March, in the evening, the School Dramatic Society presented its first play as a Sunday Club featureâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;without staff supervision. I t was a short work called " Reunion " and written by W . St. John Taylor.

I t is hoped that attendance o f the meetings w i l l improve in the future, since they are of general interest to everyone and have so far been received with little more than pure apathy.

The action is set i n the private dining-room o f a West End hotel where four men have just eaten a reunion dinner. They are survivors f r o m a platoon which had been isolated i n a farmhouse not far f r o m D u n k i r k during the last war. The time is ten years after their escapeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;ten years after their promise to live useful lives as a token o f thanksgiving i f they escaped f r o m the farmhouse.

The Natural History Society has hot flourished as much as was hoped i t might this year. There is a lack o f enthusiasm throughout the School, and particularly amongst the junior members who do not bother to attend the Society's meetings. Possibly a Junior Natural History Society would solve the problem.

What are they doing now? One o f them is a chain store managing director, another a successful pornographic playwright, another an avaricious and hypocritical parson and the fourth is a disgruntled " quitter " about to emigrate. N o t one of them has remembered or tried to live up to his vows.

A t the beginning of the year, three films were shown and field work took the f o r m o f a survey o f the bird-life in the area of the School. Speech Day exhibition activities were very limited because o f the " A " Level Zoology practical work which had to be prepared over half-term. However, a study o f the effects o f sunlight on plants was prepared by J. C. Gummer and P. A . Wills. A study on tropisms was conducted with the help o f the Lower Sixth.

Suddenly after dinner a newcomer enters. The others believe him to be the man who had made i t possible f o r them to escape f r o m the farm, and whom they thought to be dead. He recalls their vows and dramatically points out to them how they have failed. Slowly they reahse how they have been deceiving themselves and those who died to save them. Then the newcomer poignantly reveals his true identity. He is the dead man's brother. The curtain falls with the reminder that there is still time to make amends.

The Radio Society has this year been successfully revived after many years of inactivity. The new members have responded with enthusiasm which more than atoned for their lack o f experience.

The cast was excellently controlled i n the acting, and the audience was well impressed by the performance, which we hope will be the first o f many. Hingston played a colourful part as the managing director. A l l traces o f his German accent had disappeared! Thomas was ideally cast as the parson; his calmness and reassuring presence, his lean and hungry look recalled many i n Holy Orders. Dixon, making his debut at Sutton Valence, coped well with his part. Simpson, too, acted well. His performance as the " quitter " was very convincing. Particular congratulations must be offered to Lovelock, who held the stage f o r a great part o f the play. His was the most difficult role to f u l f i l ; he interpreted it inteUigently and by making wise use o f silence he relentlessly drove home his point, revealing to the others the folly of their ways.

We are grateful to J. B. Bury f o r his interesting talk on the " Tuned Radio Frequency " radio receiver, and to D . G. Anderson for an enlightening discourse on radio receivers in general.

Other Sunday Club presentations have included another session o f " A n y Questions," introduced by M r . Vibert at which the panel consisted o f some guests f r o m the district, all of whom gave individual points o f

The Photographic Society has had increased membership this year and is, as a result, one o f the School's largest societies. During the year the dark-room has been slightly altered and redecorated. More equipment has been acquired, notably a larger drier. One of the features o f the year has been a course of lectures illustrated by slides to demonstrate how to develop and printâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the aim of the Society being to ensure that every member can do both. The Speech Day exhibition was a great success and prospects f o r another prosperous year are good.

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view. Questions ranging f r o m the seriously controversial to the amusingly trivial and ridiculous were answered i n the appropriate manner by all o f the panel, and an entertaining evening resulted.

involved, especially M r . Foulkes, who provided continuity with a witty commentary on the various pieces of music. I t was largely thanks to his skill and enthusiasm that the concert was such a successful one.

Towards the end o f the Lent Term, the Madrigal Group performed at Sunday Club once again; also the newly estabhshed Male Voice Group. M r . L y o n played some pieces on the piano, and the Jazz Quintet rendered a most polished version o f " Take Five." The concert reflected the great amount o f eff'ort put i n by all those

The only film which the Sunday Club has shown this year has been " Never Take N o for an Answer "â&#x20AC;&#x201D;the touching story o f the unshakable faith of a little Italian orphan-boy. The film prompted thought and was excellently filmed and produced. B.H.V.

LECTURES I n this edition o f the magazine it has been decided to cut down on the space normally allotted to reports on films and lectures, partly because these reports are so frequently repetitive and consequently a mere waste o f time and elfort. Also the space could undoubtedly be more profitably used f o r Original Contributions, which are a significant indication o f the tone o f the outlook of the boys themselves, o f the O.S. or o f whoever contributes. D u r i n g the year the usual lectures for the Sixth F o r m and the lower part o f the School have nevertheless taken place. Topics have been varied, as can be seen, f r o m the list below, and the absence o f individual reports does not mean that the lectures have been less appreciated than i n the past.

28th October:

" Modern Israel " given by Professor Norman Bentwick.

29th October:

" T h e T i m e s " given by M r . John Hills.

12th November:

Col. A . M . Field f r o m The United Society o f Christian Literature.

nth February:

" M o d e r n A r t " given by M r . E l i Prins.

11th March:

M r . Edward Holloway f r o m Economic Research Council.

24th January:

" The O i l Industry " given by M r . S. Pickering.

Sixth Form Lectures:â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 30th September: The 17th Century R e v o l u t i o n " given by M r . Christopher H i l l to the Sixth F o r m History sets o f Kent Schools, at Maidstone Grammar School.

Junior Lectures :-

As with the Lecture Section i n the magazine, this year it has been decided to give just a list o f the films, instead of a f u l l account o f each one individually. Generally it is true to say that the quality o f films f o r the School has improved a great deal on last year's standard, and consequently many Saturday Societies have been most enjoyable. " Hellzapoppin," the first School film o f the year, is perhaps the notable exception to this, because the o l d film caused the projector to fail and break down time after time. Other than this films have been very successful.

4th March 12th March 28th March

SCHOOL F I L M S :

6th October: 16th December: U t h December: page

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" Hellzapoppin." "Charade." " Carve Her Name with Pride."

15th February: 17th June:

' The Sun Kings o f Peru " given by M r . John Sayer. Trustee Banking" M r . G. D . Wills.

given

" The Fast Lady." " The Big Country." " Seventh D a w n . "

A R T S SOCIETY F I L M S :

17th October: 7th November: 23rd January: 6th M a r c h : 8th M a y :

" This Sporting L i f e . " ' Wages of Fear." ' Look Back i n Anger." The Lady Killers." ' To K i l l a Mockingbird."

F I L M SOCIETY F I L M S :

24th October: 30th January: 20th M a r c h : SUNDAY

" Sea o f Sand." " The Moonraker." " To Catch a Thief."

CLUB:

14th November:

the

" Never Take N o f o r an Answer.'

SCHOOL PRODUCTIONS " LORD ARTHUR SAVILE'S CRIME " I t must be admitted that this play is not a masterpiece; the plot can scarcely be said to develop at all as it returns continually to the same point, and the dialogue sags dangerously at times. I t is no doubt unfair to compare it with Wilde proper, but it is hard not to do so when so many o f the principal characters—not to say their remarks—are famihar; being written at second hand i t lacks the polish and sparkle which one expects to find, and many o f the witticisms, while retaining a tang o f their origin, are muffled by being over-prepared or too heavily elaborated—one might describe i t as Wilde but woolly. However, to reverse judicial procedure and follow a long sentence by a brief verdict, i t is fair entertainment and, at its best moments, very funny. The most Wildean part in the play, and i n this case also the best played, is surely Lady JuHa, a splendid old battleaxe in the Lady Bracknell mould. Walkden here was very good indeed. He is lucky i n having good diction, a sense of style and a straight back which could easily have been trained, as no doubt was Lady Julia's, by being strapped to a board i n youth. These assets combined t o give him a stage presence which nobody else could quite equal. I n spite o f explosions, poisonings and downstairsfallings (as Winkelkopf might put it) the thing that really matters in this play even more than i n most is effective delivery of the lines. The artificial and very mannered style i n which Wilde's characters exchange their aphorisms demands careful and rhythmic speech, leisurely timing, and i t must not be over-played. 1 thought Lovelock erred a little in this latter point, occasionally trying too hard for his laughs instead of relying on the force o f suavity. I n general, however, he performed well in the title role—a very long one, incidentally—and clearly enjoyed himself a great deal, which is always a good point when trying to give enjoyment to others. I n his macabre plotting he was ably abetted by Thomas who brought a certain dignified gusto to the part o f Baines and showed himself quite capable of holding the stage when occasion demanded. Hingston's Winkelkopf was a sight to behold. Here certainly is a character which needs full-blooded playing, and Hingston extracted plenty o f f u n f r o m his preposterous antics. I know he took great trouble with his accent and the result justified the effort, for an accent is a dreadful millstone to carry unless it sounds natural.

Of the male characters there remain the Dean o f Paddington and M r . Podgers. I n the latter part, Grimshaw although perfectly adequate, was perhaps not evil enough; i n his first entrance, at least, all that could be sensed beneath the make-up were the transparently honest features o f the actor himself. Miles as the Dean of Paddington was suitably gruff and gouty. When acting on the stage i t is much easier f o r a boy to change his sex than his age, and I thought he managed this difficult feat quite well, though at times i t almost made my throat sore to listen to him. Now what o f the ladies, whom I have so ungallantly left to the end? Pedgrift made a sharp-featured and sprightly Lady Clem and most o f his lines came over clearly i n spite o f a typically English predilection f o r swallowing unwanted syllables. Grieve was a most auntlike aunt and Rayner a very fetching ingenue, especially in the tete-a-tete with L o r d Arthur i n A c t 2. These three with Lady Julia made a fine quartet as they sailed on and off the stage in their magnificent dresses. Which brings me to Nellie. Maidservants i n plays, like animals in films, are often shameless scene-stealers and Nellie certainly wasted no opportunities. Abbott in this part was delightful and his " Yes, M r . Baines! " remains i n my mind as one of the evening's pleasures. I n closing I must make a brief mention of the set, which once again revealed a wonderfully evocative collection of Victoriana and added greatly to the effect o f the play. M r . Vibert and his cast may rest assured that all their hard work has not been wasted, and I congratulate them on their success. R. E. H O R N .

CHARACTERS

A. S. Thomas J. C . Lovelock LORD ARTHUR SAVILE M . C . de L . Rayner SYBIL MERTON, his fiancee R. H . Miles THE DEAN OF PADDINGTON, his uncle D . C . Grieve L A D Y WINDERMERE, his aunt L A D Y CLEMENTINA BEAUCHAMP, his great aunt N . V . Pedgrift J. J. Walkden L A D Y JULIA MERTON, Sybil's mother Mr. PODGERS I . J. H . M . Grimshaw F.^R. Abbott NELLIE, the maid S. T. Hingston HERR WINKELKOPF, an anarchist BAINES, the Butler

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THE

GONDOLIERS

CAST

THE DUKE OF PLAZA-TORO, a Grandee of Spain

A l t h o u g h the plot o f " The Gondoliers," performed in late February by the School and Staff, could scarcely be termed fast-moving i n comparison with some o f Gilbert and Sullivan, this production succeeded i n injecting a maximum o f life, energy and humour into i t . The principals sang, danced and acted their parts with obvious enjoyment. Whenever he was on the stage, D o n Alhambra stole the limelight as a result o f his precise enunciation and the engaging nature o f his mannerisms. Giuseppe and Marco, who both sang with great verve, each provided a f o i l f o r the other, while their attractive counterparts Tessa and Gianetta were f u l l y capable o f coping w i t h any awkward situations. The range and power o f Gianetta's voice was truly remarkable. The Duke and Duchess o f Plaza-Toro proved an intriguing pair; the Duchess was more than a match f o r all her husband's attempted witticisms at her expense; the Duke's antics and dances were a source o f delicate amusement t o all. The Chorus and its leaders sang and danced energetically also, but too often the words did not penetrate into the auditorium through the orchestra, and the stage seemed uncomfortably crowded at times. Casting boys as girls presents numerous pitfalls, and although some of the " contadine " looked extremely attractive, their carriage and mannerisms would hardly have classed as " good " deportment. Casilda, the daughter o f the Duke and Duchess, was the only one not t o fall prey to this self-consciousness—she was the model o f coolness throughout. The overall impression o f colour and gaiety was aided by the costumes, make-up and scenery. The production gave an enjoyable evening's entertainment to the audiences who filled the H a l l on every night. J. MCCORMICK.

Mr. C. R. Evers A . C. S. Fry

Luiz, his attendant

D O N ALHAMBRA D E L BOLERO, The Grand Inquisitor

The Rev. D . I . Gibson THE DUCHESS OF PLAZA-TORO MARCO PALMIERI ) GIUSEPPE PALMIERI Venetian ANTONIO FRANCESCO

Mrs. R. E. Horn Mr. R. D . Chance

CASILDA (daughter of the Duchess) GIANETTA TESSA FIAMETTA

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Mr. R. E. Horn M . R. Belcher M. J. C. Phillips J. A. Voelcker Mrs. J. A. J. Austin Mrs. R. C. Swan R. H . J. Ball K. W. G. Haselden Mrs. R. H . G. Perks

Gondoliers

• Contadine

INEZ (the King's foster-mother)

GONDOLIERS, COURTIERS, ETC. : M r . G. E . Benbow, Mr. R. L .

Craddock, Mr. A. I . Phillips, R. G. Balchin, R. W. B. Clough, A. T. Clynick, H . M . D . Gurling, P. H . Vesty, S. E . le Grys, P. J. Lindens, M . J. McKenzie, R. C . Molyneux, M . R. Norris, C . R. Oswald-Jones, A. N . Peploe, T. D . Richardson, B. M . Simpson, A. K . Skinner, D . E . Strange, G. L . Thomas, P. A. F. Thomas. CONTADINE: C . D . Booer, M . T. J. Butler, R. C . Hingston, P. R. F. Hudson, D . R. King, S. D . Large, I . A. Menzies, D . J. M . Morrish, D . C . Sillars, C . R. Thornhill, T. Voelcker. Mr. C. R. Evers

PRODUCER: ORCHESTRA

VIOLINS: Mrs. N . F. Pine (leader), C. M . Molyneux, Mr. R. R. Alexander, Mr. W. Holtby, Mr. W. F. Pryce, M . P. Riedl, Mr. N . Jupp, R. Evans VIOLA Mr. C. Blackman CELLOS Mr. W. Brooks, J. D . Leonard BASS Mr. B. Gower Mr. D . Davies, Mr. G. Roberts HORNS D. F. Moss-Gibbons FLUTE Mr. J. Clinch, M . C. M . Pipe OBOES Mrs. J. Borer, A. Prebble CLARINETS TIMPANI AND PERCUSSION I . J. H . M . Grimshaw, I . M . Aburn Mr. P. Lyon PIANO Mr. Graham Foulkes CONDUCTOR

LITERARY AND GENERAL HIROSHIMA

A GOOD DAY'S WORK

The image o f our time Was shadowed i n Hiroshima: That place, sad t o most. Final f o r many. Became a scaflfolding o f fear Which is The foundation f o r our freedom.

The sun slowly rose probing into the hollows and casting its rays over the barren, parched ground which the miners in their free hours were trying to change into some sort o f productive area. The men started their work, hoeing part o f their fields or irrigating them under the austere gaze o f the blazing sun; the sun continued to rise and slowly the air became hotter, the ground was harder and their feet were on fire—and still the sun

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shone. They broke off f r o m their labours f o r a meagre meal of local bread, olives and home-made cheese under one o f the few sparsely clad trees. When they had finished eating they left their fields and the women trudged on with the gruelling work while the men caught the local bus which delivered them to their jobs. The majority of the local jobs were i n the mines. The stifling dust and the choking smell of cordite made the work almost unbearable down i n the heart of the mine. They rode up to the surface i n the lifts f o r their lunch-hour. The air seemed sweet and comparatively cool to the miners, compared with down there i n the mines. Only too soon they had to descend again into the bowels of the earth, a descent that was hell i n itself. They then had to endure three more hours of the unbearable heat, the dirty grey copper-dust, the sharp stench of the cordite and the incessant hammering o f the drills. When they surfaced at the end o f the day it seemed like heaven itself to these weary men. They proceeded to wash off all the dust and grime before hastening home to fit i n a few more hours o f work i n the fields. The day would come to a close with a quick visit to the coffee-shop f o r a talk with the other men and then home to bed, ready f o r another long day. N . A . JENNER.

S.V.S. SOCIETIES A n important function of School Societies is to check the paralysing attitudes o f apathy and boredom. They can do this by developing boys' interests and giving them opportunities o f responsibility, thereby helping them to expand their characters, while at the same time preparing the School's future leaders. Societies have, therefore, a major role in School fife—but how successful are they? Certainly, what might be called the Senior Societies— Hunting, History, Literary and Arts—are the best estabhshed and best run o f all, and have perhaps the most to offer, but others rely heavily on the support o f one master, while the largest group—those run by the boys alone—varies f r o m the permanent to those seemingly always on the verge o f extinction. On the whole, it is those Societies that are an extension of School work which are the most durable, and those catering for minority interests among the boys which are the most precarious. I t is surprising that what the boys form themselves, to follow up their own interests, should be the least successful, but this brings one back to that spirit o f apathy which grows until there is no will to support these activities. For the sickening thing is that i f anybody wants to drift, no barrier is put i n his way and he can waste his whole School career without reahsing i t . Thus societies are numbed, becoming just a means o f avoiding games and work, and everybody's time is wasted.

What, then, is the answer? The fault does not lie with any one party, least o f all with the Societies, who cannot act without support. Such projects as the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme have helped greatly, and quite possibly something could be done i n the way o f discussion groups and "teach-ins"; but these all still leave the basic problem unsolved. Perhaps the remedy lies i n more individual interest and encouragement f r o m masters to guide boys' use of their leisure time; but certainly the problem needs attention i f the School is to continue to grow and prosper. S. P.

CLARKE.

T H E SUN I S SINKING FAST The sun is sinking fast. The sparrows rise and circle into the core o f misty heat, the fire is not yet noticed, it is there, above and here below is this: England with wood-axle haywagons riding through three ducks hanging i n a store-front chapel window selling antique pub signs and oaken bars. Life settles i n on these things. Just as native feet black and rhythmically plodding with baskets on the heads swaying f r o m the shoulder elongate to comprehend the original soil and slow to cherish the greater distance, so does the English gardener slow to grasp and sip his hand a mug and grow gentle flowers f r o m the earthen sun. The wooden axle clacks slower on the cobblestones to scatter the sound of rain o f hewn clay— all these also circle inward and home again far past the leaden legal frames far into the worked stained glass they contain beyond even the brick and regulated ivy o f Eton and Harrow. The spiral heats the mist which fades all. The sparrow seeks the warm security dragging with him all the nostalgic, fresh-cut grass of humanity on into the misty core. Walk fast, people, f o r here is the last chance to return. Walk fast f o r the sensuous slap o f flesh on clay shall vanish with the patent slaughter o f leather and the wooden (click) axles shall f o l d under the chrome echoes o f mechanical combustion. Walk fast, slow down fast—• follow the sparrow into the womb pit before the rivers dry under the reality o f metered city water-shortage. page

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The one-way tickets are being interchanged; the progress to the past w i l l be, soon, only afterthoughts produced f r o m machine-made fibrous blankets for the alarm clock then w i l l be the only truth ishoving you, a child out onto the Christmas-pageant stage —quick—through the last wooden turnstile and the sun is sinking fast. STEVE M I L L E R .

O.S. O N V O L U N T A R Y S E R V I C E Since the end o f National Service, school authorities have been encouraging boys to volunteer f o r service overseas. I t has been suggested that this ideally fills the gap between school and university; but those who d i d the encouraging have been well aware that they did not know what such service would involve or how valuable it would be. Printed below are the reports o f two O.S., I . Maddieson and A . T . G . Smith, and although both were post-graduate volunteers, what they write helps to fill the gaps i n our knowledge and may be useful to present members o f the School i n deciding whether to f o l l o w i n their footsteps. I applied i n my last year at Oxford to be exiled overseas temporarily as a graduate volunteer with V.S.O. I was selected (two out o f three are rejected) and posted to Ghana, mostly w i t h people who had asked to go to South-East Asia. A five-day briefing course i n Manchester i n July excited idealistic anticipation but led to an anti-climax period t i l l September, occupied w i t h choosing the complete gentleman's tropical outfit and persuading my girl-friend that I wasn't going away merely as an excuse to ditch her. I trained i n the greenhouses o f the O x f o r d Botanical Gardens but, once i n Ghana, f o u n d that the heat and humidity soon became acceptable—though English rain has never looked more than a drizzle since I returned. M y j o b was to teach English and French at one o f the boys' secondary schools, Prempeh College at Kumasi, the capital o f Ashanti and centre o f the richest cocoa-growing region. Almost all young Ghanaians attend primary school which is free and compulsory, where they learn a highly idiosyncratic variety o f English, which i f i t is to function eflSciently as a medium f o r education must be improved. H a l f my pupils were also to be prepared f o r a G.C.E. exam, modelled exactly on the British one—which is fatuous enough i n England and completely irrelevant i n Africa. The school day began at 7.0 a.m. and finished at 1.45, leaving the rest o f the day f o r marking, lesson-planning and pottering around on a H o n d a 50, provided by V.S.O., between the rainstorms. Social life can be rather page

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restricted for men since women teachers are something of a rarity in Ghana, but enough were available to allow us to learn the " High Life "—Ghana's national dance. The dance is very free, but the music is based upon the rhythms o f traditional Ashanti drumming. The other fifty-one V.S.O.s in Ghana provided a ready network of friends and cheap lodgings throughout the country for week-ends and school holidays. Christmas was spent i n Narrango i n the far N o r t h i n the dry Savannah region where nearly twenty assorted V.S.O.s virtually took over a school and decorated it with snow on the windows (cotton-wool specially flown N o r t h f r o m Accra). Four chickens f r o m the local market provided our Christmas dinner. Narrango's chief tourist attraction, a tired crocodile i n a pool, also received his Christmas dinner: we came at the end o f his busiest day o f the year and he had great difficulty i n summoning up any aggression towards our entrance fee—a live chicken purchased f r o m the " keeper." I n return for all this f u n and experience which Ghana gave me I had to accept a lower standard o f living than I could have had as a graduate teacher on contract. I doubt i f I was o f any great benefit to those I taught. I would recommend the experience, as you live for less gain and perhaps make a greater success o f a less demanding j o b and so have less need to finish up feeling guilty and inadequate. I.

MADDIESON.

Sometimes I am asked why I did not come to East Africa to work on contract terms, instead o f as a volunteer, for in the former capacity I should have earned double the amount o f my present allowance. The answer simply is that but for the volunteer programme I should not have come at all. The fact that I am now working i n Tanzania is the result o f the posting of the Association for whom I offered to serve anywhere i n the world. Steps taken to become a volunteer began during my last year at Wye College while reading for a B.Sc. (Hort.). A n advertisement by the National Council o f Social Service was answered and they put me in contact with the United Nations Association. Two interviews were attended and after acceptance I was sent for two weeks of orientation at Oxford i n Tropical Agriculture, and to Putney f o r general preparation. On arrival i n Tanzania on 29th August, 1964, twenty volunteers were subjected to an idyllic five weeks studying Swahili and then generally further orientated in relation to Northern Tanzania. We were accommodated at the Government's Rest House and fed at a small local hotel by a Pole, and daily we would study Swahili and go on study-tours of sisal estates, coffee plantations, schools and factories. One volunteer was

a retired Australian lawyer who had become bored with his vacation i n Britain and so had signed up for something worthwhile to do for a year; another was a young man who had enrolled as a probation officer. We were as mixed a bunch of people as one could hope to find anywhere. These weeks sped, past all too quickly and we departed to various regions of the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;save myself and one other who remained at Tengeru to work at the Northern Research Centre. M y companion who brought his wife with him worked at the Machinery Testing Unit and I began work in the Horticultural Section. Horticultural research has involved experimentation with potato varieties, mangoes, citrus, spices, responsibility for the Research Centre's stores and transport, and establishment o f a garden of economic and decorative plants to make the place more attractive and amenable. Leisure activities have been local church membership, advising a local students' . Christian Fellowship on its problems, and playing rugby. A t the beginning o f September I shall return to England having by then completed two years voluntary service overseas. I t is possible that I shall return to Tanzania for a further two years, but on contract terms. A . T.

B E R L I N 1965 Insane insanity has just inspired my mind to poetize Berlin that divided city where I found refuge f r o m insane insanity. I strolled over the bridge with disused rails under and a cloudless sky's stars directed me eastward along the disused rails to barbed-wire and concrete. I revelled in blue-light of, the powder-box church with the distilled starlight mingled in the street-lamp glare " never the twain shall meet " rings sadly through my brain. The hundred metres zone the machine-gun posts cruel distorted minefields concrete slabs erected rusty spike-tangled wire gaunt deathly shadow threat.

SMITH.

I n the east desertion lifelessness everywhere except the Russian guards so-called " democracy " in this pre-war sector which reeks, which I abhor. D E R E K STRANGE.

T H E RETURN B Y TRAIN The impulsive travail o f the train forced h i m to register the beat in his mind. One-two, three, one-two, three. I t was a rhythm which soothed his weary m i n d ; soothed it, yet kept it alert, thinking, thinking, thinking; and his mind fused the random inklings o f clarity into a pattern, some sort of entity, as though he had simultaneously recalled all the warnings and words o f advice which he had received from his parents, his robust, love-warm mother and his dominant, sage father. He gathered together all the segments o f his knowledge, all his experience, and he recognised his lack o f f u l f i l ment. He comprehended all the maxims and truths which had been passed on to him, yet he never translated them into reality. He remembered what his father had said to him when he had found h i m reading a glossy magazine in the living-room before dinner on Sunday. " Phihp," he said, " there are milHons o f books in the world, good books, to be read, and you will never have time to read them all. A n d yet you sit here reading something which is of no worth." The extraordinary thing was that after uttering something, which seemed to Philip so wise, his father would shake o f f his paternal superiority and become suddenly diffident. " I thought we might go for a walk this afternoon. won't be too muddy on the Downs."

Then his heart would sink because he was fighting an inner battle, between his desire to go f o r a walk and his desire to spurn his father. Why the latter welled up i n him he never knew. I t was a heinous murder of instinct, a slaying o f the natural instinct, which in him was a second instinct, by his prime instinct, his diabolical inner spirit. And his mother would say to him, with the air o f a confidant, " Your father would rather spend five pounds than five pence." For a long while this remark mystified him and strained his intellect; then he perceived the sense of his father's respect of thrift and equal love o f quality. He attempted to emulate him, this sage, paternal figure who knew so much about life and who was always trying to educate him in the ways of the world. But where did it get him ? page

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The complaining quivering o f the carriage jolted his reverie towards the school, the seat o f learning to which he was returning. Here, the boys, so insensitive, teased his t h r i f t and scorned his attempts to make himself a lover o f books. They defeated him, agonising his soul, tearing his ideals to shreds. So he went out and sinned. Anything, as long as i t was a sin, and then he could prostrate his body, and with it his soul, before the deity, utterly penitent, robbed o f complacence and indifference. Time and time again he went through the process o f renaissance, each time finding himself even more prone to failure, and still he failed to understand the meaning o f the cyclical movement, the vicious circle. He recalled one o f the books he had indulged i n . I t concerned a woman called Lily, who was a painter. She sat on the edge o f a cliff by the sea, watching the constant crisp curl o f the waves issuing f r o m the icy-cruel sea, listening to the high-pitched squawks of the gulls, smelhng the pungent cleanness o f the breezes, and she pondered the eternal question: " What is the meaning o f l i f e ? " Imaginatively, he drew himself up, and calculated that he was the same as Lily, a human being seeking the meaning o f life. The train halted with a fractional j o l t . He blinked and grabbed the bag lying on the seat beside him. He climbed down onto the platform and then pensively made his way along to the barrier. His lips moved, cursing. W h y , he thought, why did the dream always finish there, when he was lost in the flux? Just as the final pieces o f the jigsaw were presenting themselves. He passed through the barrier and out o f the station. The sun passed behind a cloud and he noticed the drabness o f the town. Mentally, he reviled the " hooligans " who had stuck chewing-gum on the eyes o f the figures on the posters and he climbed up the hill, infused with a hatred o f the mediocrity o f mankind and himself. He climbed u p the hill towards the bus-stop, continuing on his lengthy journey, and the only satisfact i o n he could derive f r o m being back i n the old place was that the lamp-posts had been cleaned and painted green. S. T. H I N G S T O N .

T H E BATTLEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;BEDS I am a child b o r n I n the death and sweat O f blood and battle. The grain which begat me Spat f r o m a machine-gunOn the womb o f a cannon Or shivering torpedoes. page

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Brought into a world Where hate o f an enemy Suppressed all other fear Yet another explosion Expressing pent-up-ness Unleashing o f f r i g i d loneliness Into a battered twisted life. The fragments o f an atom Split over the gracious East I n a vile desperation â&#x20AC;&#x201D;these reunited in me Symbolic o f the beginning Of a new mankind Fed on hard-boiled complexes! The sensations of an era Of triggering and bullets Of valour and futility Consummated finally I n the body and mind I n an undiluted war-babe A screaming pessimist. D E R E K STRANGE.

EASTER SUNDAY Ten o'clock in the morning. Far up on the tower o f the old church an effigy of Christ looks down on the city. Underneath this statue nine golden words glitter i n the sunlight, appealing to the silent world: " Is it nothing to all ye who pass b y ? " The church bells ring out, sounding their wonderful message far and wide, summoning the citizens to j o i n i n thanking God for sacrificing His only Son that they might live. Inside the church the priest lights the candles on the altar. The slender flames illuminate the ancient building, throwing dancing shadows on the walls. The final preparations for the service completed, the ushers await the congregation; only the old arrive. Outside in the sunlight the streets are empty. The occasional car speeds past noisily on its way to the coast. Twelve youths roar through the city mounted on gleaming motor cycles. The prey of speed, they urge their machines onwards indifferent to all save the sense o f power they experience. They ride without care or caution, the machine is their only god and they are prepared to die for i t . And so the day passes, just as any other Sunday. The people content themselves at home, eating and sleeping. They are oblivious to the wonderful happenings of this anniversary, caring only for themselves and forgetting altogether the needs of others. When the sun goes down and the ring o f bells announces Evensong,

the families snuggle around their firesides and settle down to pass yet another evening i n front of their television sets. Outside, the beams o f eleven headlights pierce the void. The roar o f eleven engines breaks the silence as the host of motor cyclists returns to the city. One has died f o r his god. As they flash underneath the church the little figure of Christ looks down through the night at these people who have given their lives to their ghstening machines. His face contorted with the pain and sin of the whole world, he cries out angrily into the darkness which covers the earth: " Is it nothing to all ye who pass by? " J . C . LOVELOCK.

BACK WITH T H E BEACHES Have you ever run backwards i n bare feet over fields and fields o f kernelled wheat run back into the sun of ultimate blackness run where your feet are padded with pajama bottoms where Christmas trees contain enchantment where all good things happen with their very own separate portions of niceness where warm red blankets rise in fertile mounds above you where life runs slow, smooth, and tranquil Uke fine wine when i t trickles through oaken casks o f stone white pebbles rounded by the sensuously soothing surf the last effort produces a hollow i n the wet sand have you ever lain in that hollow just before the final wave crashes into itself way out i n the haunted breakers a slow, rolling crash comes seething up onto the beach swirls and conceals the hollow is drawn back and draws all back with it all life stretching with hushed violence into its own core the ocean, the sea and the hollow too has been drawn out replaced with the rock-ground sands flat and unblemished up unto the water's edge. STEVE M I L L E R .

WHY T H E ^*NEW" MATHEMATICS? I t is now nearly two years since the School embarked on the modern mathematics course known as The School Mathematics Project, so that it seems pertinent to

answer, or at any rate to give my own answer, to the above question, whilst making it clear that I am giving my own personal views. Two reasons, which since the interpretation can vary so widely are as liable to be quoted by the opponents as by the supporters o f such a course, are that such changes i n the Schools' curriculum are required by the universities, and that they are required by industry. Certainly university courses, not only i n mathematics but also i n subjects i n which mathematics is used, are largely concerned with ideas which find no place i n the " t r a d i t i o n a l " school course. Unfortunately the universities themselves are by no means agreed on whether they wish these ideas to be introduced at school level, since they suspect that i f these ideas are badly presented or not rigorously treated, those entering universities will be worse off than i f they had not met these ideas at school at all. The argument is therefore double-edged; but i t is in any case a bad one. Only a minority o f the school population proceeds to the universities, and o f this minority only a minority w i l l read mathematics, and any change i n the content o f school mathematics, or at least one which affects the whole course and not merely the sixth f o r m work, must be justifiable on wider grounds. The second o f the above reasons may seem to have this wider appeal. The objective o f fitting boys and girls f o r careers may appear an attractive and desirable one; some o f the topics in a modern mathematics course â&#x20AC;&#x201D;linear programming and statistics f o r exampleâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;have obvious relevance to industry and commerce. However, again the detractors can make good use o f this argument: schools should not run vocational courses. I t is a truism that still needs to be stated, that the object o f teaching mathematics is . . . to teach mathematics. The only proper criterion by which to judge a school course is its ability to achieve and promote this prime object. Since mathematics, and the ideas with which mathematicians are concerned, are continually changing and progressing, i t is essential that the teaching o f the subject shoiild change and progress also. The ways i n which mathematics makes progress are by generalisation, abstraction and unification; any improvements i n a school syllabus must be made under some or all o f these headings. I n my opinion the S . M . P . is successful on all three counts. I n arithmetic other scales than the denary, i n particular the binary, are used, and there is more emphasis on. general ideas than on mere numerical manipulation. The basic natures o f different kinds of algebra are studied: i n geometry such general properties o f a figure as symmetry and invariance become more important than the proving of trivial results. Algebra is no longer regarded as merely a process f o r obtaining a numerical result, but page

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as an abstract structure where the elements involved may be sets, matrices, points, etc. The different branches o f mathematics are unified by such means as the use o f set notation throughout the work, and the use o f co-ordinates and matrices i n geometry. N o doubt i n the light o f experience, modifications will be made to the course; but I am convinced that we are moving i n the right direction, and that not only are we teaching better mathematics (whether we are teaching mathematics better I would not be rash enough to say â&#x20AC;&#x201D;at least perhaps more enthusiastically!), but incidentally are keeping step with the " outside world " f r o m which mathematics has always, and must always, draw its inspiration. P.

MACILWAINE.

SOCIAL SERVICE A n impetus has been given to Social Service by the School's acquisition o f an ex-embulance. This has meant that we have been able to give help to old people i n Maidstone as well as i n Sutton Valence; and i n particular that our Decorating Squad has become mobile. The good standard o f their workmanship has been maintained and their " customers " seem to have been pleased with the results. I t has been encouraging to learn that our first " foreman decorator," J. F . Smith, has joined Task Force and is continuing the good work with that enterprising organisation. There remains the difficulty o f finding suitable work w i t h i n our limits o f time and distance. A n y suggestions w i l l be very welcomeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the available manpower is certainly not f u l l y involved at present.

A r t Department as a whole. I n Science, the School was committing itself to the Nuffield Syllabus. Timetable problems lay ahead but these would have to be overcome. After referring to the School's more successful run at games which had begun at the Oxford Hockey Festival, the Headmaster spoke o f the importance o f out-of-school activities. Music and acting were continuing to improve and he reminded parents that they were very welcome at Sutton Valence on many occasions other than Speech Day and especially at Chapel services. He had been glad to see so many present at Communion on Whit Sunday. The duplicated sheet gave information o f Old Boys, their universities, their varied occupations and those employed overseas. A l l were doing good service and this was evidence that the School was fulfiUing its function. The Headmaster felt it was a pity that non-profit making institutions whose work was so clearly valuable should be put in the same class as the makers of one-armed bandits and threatened with the pay-roll tax. The wind o f change had become a hurricane in which man's inventive skill had outrun his morals; i n a world o f speed with its emphasis on material prosperity, a " m o r a t o r i u m " would be no bad thing. Meanwhile, all at Sutton Valence must see that standards o f education in its widest sense did not suffer and that the School deserved to survive. After he had presented the prizes. Sir Harold Gillett spoke to the School o f tradition and he drew a comparison between the city which he knew so well, and schools like Sutton Valence. The good traditions were bravery, integrity, adventure, sympathy and religion. He advised the School not to lean back on tradition but to regard it as an incentive to greater achievement.

SPEECH DAY The School was glad to welcome to present the prizes Alderman Sir H a r o l d Gillett, L o r d Mayor o f London i n 1958 and 1959 and now Vice-Chairman o f the Board o f the United Westminster Schools. Parents had been issued w i t h a duplicated sheet concerning the more prosaic items o f the Headmaster's Progress Report, so i n his speech the Headmaster was able to introduce some broader topics. He began by paying tribute to the prizegiver, to Captain Cooper who retired f r o m the Bursar's office last M a y and to Professor Michael Howard who was soon to retire f r o m the Chairmanship o f the Sutton Valence Committee but was happily continuing as a Governor. I n speaking o f the curriculum, the Headmaster drew attention to the S.M.P. Maths which had come to stay and also to the success o f Technical Drawing and to the page

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PRIZEWINNERS Form I I I : N . G. Swaffer R. H . J. Ball

Form I I : S. A . Crampton H . Samter

Reading Prize: M . R. Norris. Lower I V :

Upper I V :

N . R. Wills J. A . Voelcker

J. H . H . Bott H . George

Distinction Prizes: J. A . Voelcker

Distinction Prizes: A . B. Gulland

Fourth F o r m Reading Prize: M . R. Belcher. Form V : D . C. Grieve

M . W. Miles S. A . B. Neville

â&#x20AC;˘ Form V Distinction Prizes: D . C. Grieve M . W. Miles S. A . B. Neville

C. P. A . Bennett R. W . B. Clough H . M . D . Gurhng

Form V I Distinction Prizes: D . M . Ball, I . M . Gilliat, A . K . Skinner, B. M . Simpson, A . N . Peploe, J. S. E. Feltwell, R. H . Miles, A . St. J. O. Smals, J. P. Gladhill, P. G. Murrells, N . T. Richards, S. P. Clarke (three prizes), J. C. Lovelock, P. J. Sheldon, A . M . Mortimer (two prizes), D . I . Nelson Derrick Prize (English Verse Speaking): Garside Prize (History):

J. J. Walkden P. J. Sheldon

Bossom Prize (Spoken English):

J. C. Lovelock

Bloxham Prize (English):

D . I . Nelson

Wheeler Prize (French):

M . C. Shaw

Winstanley Prize (Science):

J. R. Harris G. G. Dearing

Grizelle Prize (History): Ward Prize (Scripture)

C. M . Molyneux A . M . Lambe

A r t Prize:

G. L . Mason

R. L . Kay Prize (German):

D . E. Strange

Macdonald Prize (Current Affairs):

N . F. Durbridge

Biology Prize:

A . M . Mortimer

Music Prize: Wood Prize (Physics): Kitchener Prize (Mathematics): Angell Prize (Mathematics): Kingdon Prize (Latin): Headmaster's Prize for Head o f School:

M . C. M . Pipe J. D . Leonard A . E. Pring D . A . Loder D . A . Loder A . E. Pring

received a very good report f r o m the assessor on the party as a whole. Some younger boys f o u n d the M a r c h nights very cold on two training expeditions held i n the Lent Term; all returned safely though, blistered and tired perhaps, but undoubtedly wiser. I n these days o f " I ' m alright Jack," there is much to be learnt about co-operation on a well run camp site. I n due course no doubt, some o f our first aid knowledge will come in handy on a future expedition. This year seven have obtained their Basic Certificate, and our eight Gold Award candidates passed in the Higher First A i d examination held f o r the first time i n March. This term, the Summer Term, twenty boys are attending lectures for the Adult Certificate to be taken i n July. The impact o f the new fitness requirements has yet to be seen. A curious apathy exists at present over work in this section, and very few boys have come forward lately to attempt any o f the tests. I n contrast to this, however, can be reported the case o f one who showed great perseverance in trying to throw the cricket ball 150 feet; after many hours of hard work and when he was still 20 feet short o f his target, he f o u n d that he could qualify quite easily in the long j u m p instead. We all learnt a lesson f r o m him. Pursuits have been as varied as ever, and although we are still unable to satisfy everybody's taste, new possibilities are always being explored. I t is in this section, where so much depends on the initiative shown, that we have most o f our failures. For every pursuit demands a genuine effort, and it is only those who accept that fact, who can prove the success o f the scheme. Since 1965 D . M . Ball and P. R. James have qualified f o r the Gold Award. R. F . B .

A . K . Skinner A. W . Dixon A . W . Dixon

DUKE O F EDINBURGH'S AWARD SCHEME I t is now over three years since the scheme was introduced at Sutton Valence. That it was a success here f r o m the start was largely due to M r . Porter who led it with his usual enthusiasm and to whom all connected with i t are most grateful. By the time he left at the end of last Summer Term the future of the scheme here was assured, and i t is pleasing to report that the number taking part in i t has continued to grow steadily. Last July, expeditions were held in the Ingleborough area o f Yorkshire. The weather was appalling, but six qualified at the Gold stage and ten at the Silver, and we

CONFERENCES The Sixth Form Conference o f the Christmas Term took place at Faversham Grammar School. The theme of " Popular Culture " was discussed. The conference was divided into three main lectures: one dealing w i t h popular music, the next with popular art and the last with popular literature. M r . Charles Parker, a B.B.C. radio producer, spoke on music. He followed the history o f popular music and discussed its influence upon society, emphasising the recurrent reference to " l o v e " i n folk-music o f all eras. He stated that modern society is " emotionally illiterate." The second speaker, M r . Barry K i r k , spoke i n an amusing but somewhat irrelevant manner on art, and illustrated his talk with examples o f some o f the great masters and some o f his own work. page

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The last speaker, M r . N o r m a n Hidden, spoke on contemporary literature, w i t h special attention to the poetic element, and gave examples of some jazz and protest poetry. He raised the questions: " I s it eflFective? " and " Is i t still poetry? " Discussion took place at lunch-time and tea-time, and the whole theme o f the conference succeeded i n providing adequate " f o o d f o r thought." The second Sixth F o r m Conference of the School year was held at A s h f o r d Grammar School f o r Girls on the 18th February. The topic under discussion was " Tradition versus Innovation." The first lecture o f the day was given by M r . Philip Coggin, M . A . , who introduced the topic i n a general way by discussing the future o f man and the pressures that tradition and innovation exert upon him. Although he proved to be interesting, at times he failed to draw any memorable conclusion. The second lecture was given by Miss M . Glover, M . A . , who dealt with juvenile delinquency. I n a very interesting and amusing talk, Miss Glover told the conference about the history o f methods used i n the punishing and restraining o f juvenile delinquents. She ended with a description o f methods modernly used in this field. Lastly came Professor Marcus Dick to lecture on present-day university life. He treated his subject very f u l l y , especially the aspect o f tutorials and seminars, the latter o f which he favours strongly. Lunch was then served and the discussion groups met afterwards. I n the afternoon there was a Brains Trust where questions were put to the speakers of the morning

under the chairmanship o f M r . W . Moore, M . A . , assistant county education officer. This was amusing but not as lively as would have been enjoyed had the speakers not consistently agreed with one another. Although the day was both profitable and enjoyable, i t would probably have been more invigorating had one of the speakers taken a more radical line o f argument. N . F.

DURBRIDGE.

S C H O O L DANCE The Dance held at the School on the evening after the O.S. cricket match was something o f a disappointment, as not very many parents and very few O.S. turned up. Those who were there enjoyed i t , and it is proposed i n 1967 to hold the Dance on the corresponding date (8th July) and to sell double tickets i n advance. There will be a bar and supper as this year: the dance will start at 8.30 and continue until just before midnight and an endeavour w i l l be made to provide changing accommodation for those who find it difficult to change under their own arrangements. Parents come i n only small numbers because Speech Day is now held three weeks before; so there will be plenty of room f o r O.S. and their partners. Further details will be given i n the coming newsletters and a date fixed f o r the sale o f tickets. I f there are not enough sold by that date, the Dance is likely to be abandoned, as it is not economical to continue running it for the small number who came this year.

THE C.C.F. AND SHOOTING THE C.C.F. A year has elapsed since I took over command o f the Corps, and already I feel tremendously indebted to many people. The officers have done much to lighten my task, and their loyalty and hard work is appreciated. Lieut. D . I . Gibson joined us i n the Lent Term, and we wish h i m well i n the C.C.F. The N.C.O.s and Cadets have contributed considerably towards the success o f this year, but there are unfortunately a few whose sole a i m is to conclude their service w i t h the C.C.F. at the earliest opportunity. They are those who regularly reply " I get nothing out o f i t . " page

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This is possibly true, but the blame rests entirely on them. The course before the A.P.T. is not particularly inspiring, but the Cadet must learn to discipline himself to the basic training before going on to benefit f r o m being an N.C.O. Even then he must continue to give o f himself and o f his time and effort i n preparation and planning of lessons. I t is only when he continues to give, that he will slowly begin to receive. This philosophy is true in all spheres o f life and no less i n the C.C.F. Field Days took place at Mereworth and at Folkestone, while at Sutton Valence two successful A.P.T. examinations were held. The Annual Camp took place again at Easter, but suffered f r o m the proximity o f the camp to St. Martin's Plain, Folkestone. Those who went

reported well o f the Camp, and we anticipate a greater number attending next year. Cpl. Oswald-Jones and L/Cpl. Barralet attended the Eastern Command Leadership Course, and passed satisfactorily. General Inspection was held on 8th June when the Inspecting Officer was A i r Marshal Sir Maurice Heath, K.B.E. Sir Maurice is an O.S. and i t was a pleasure to welcome h i m back for the first time after forty-one years. The D r i l l Competition was won by Westminster and the Assault Course Competition by Cornwallis. B.H.V.

SHOOTING Captain: P. H . Jesty Hon.

Secretary:

A . N . Peploe

We began this year with five members o f last year's eight, who produced some promising scores at the beginning o f the season; however the scores at the " Staniforth " competition were not so satisfactory as might have been hoped. The first stage of the Kent T.A. produced a surprising result, since the B team obtained a higher score than the A team, and managed to come first equal with the Duke o f Y o r k R.M.S. i n the preliminary round. The House Match was altered this year to include a " snap " target as well as the usual N.S.R.A. " T i n H a t . " The cup was won by St. Margaret's with Lambe's second. To introduce some variation we began practising f o r Country Life at the end o f the Winter Term, but scores were generally inconsistent. The standard i n the competition was higher than last year, but we failed to shoot outstandingly owing to some poorer performances in the rapid. The snap and landscape were the best we have had for some years. A t the end o f the Spring Term we took part i n the second stage o f the Kent T . A . The B team reached an excellent score o f 586, and thus were ten points ahead o f the runners-up. This is the first time that we have won the competition after being runners-up f o r so many successive years. The Trophy was presented by the Earl o f Shannon on behalf o f the Men o f Kent and Kentish Men. Throughout the -22" season we have tried t o place more emphasis on postal matches to try and diminish "competition nerves."

The Open Range season had a bad start, as i t rained incessantly at Bisley i n the Easter holidays. However the lack o f practice did not apparently upset the team who won the Kent Schools meeting which was shot at Lydd this year. The Reserve Pair were also first, and M . R. Smith won the Individual Medal. The Cadet Pair were second. A t the Sussex Meeting the members o f the team all shot badly on the same day, with the exception of A . J. Welton who scored sixty-four. The Bisley meeting started o f f with some successful scores and C. R . Oswald-Jones and P. H . Jesty should have done well in the Gale and Polden Pistol Competition. M . R. Smith also won a prize i n the Wellington competition. On Ashburton Tuesday we had heavy rain all day; partly owing t o these adverse conditions, the scoring of the Vni was never consistent, and the final score was 437, a very disappointing result. The Ashburton Scorers Match was cancelled because of the heavy rain. We would all like to thank M a j o r R . P. Coutts and Captain J. A . L . Sergison f o r the work they have done to make shooting possible and successful this year. Coloiirs: M . R. Smith, C. R. Oswald-Jones, A . J. Welton, M . R. Riedl. A . N . P. RESULTS POSTAL MATCHES (Won: 42; Lost: 11). STANIFORTH CHALLENGE C U P

V I I I placed 22nd out of 147 teams with a total of 769. K E N T T.A.

IstVI 2nd V I

Ist Stage 2nd Stage 567 570 576 586

Total 1,137 1,162

Position 5th 1st

COUNTRY LIFE

V I I I placed 29th out of 160 teams with a total of 911. Group Rapid Snap Landscape 160 352 227 172 EASTERN COMMAND

VIII's score was 858 K E N T SCHOOLS MEETING

V I I I came Ist with 490, the Cadet Pair scored 117 and the Reserve Pair was 1st with 128. SUSSEX SCHOOLS MEETING

VIII's score was 457. Cadets Pair score was 114. The Reserve Pair's score was 120. INDIVIDUAL SHIELD and W A L L TROPHY: M . R . Smith (St. M . ) . MINIATURE RANGE SHIELD: M . P. Riedl. page

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SPORTS RUGGER Captain:

C. J. H . Buzzard

Hon. Secretary:

D . M . Ball

1st X V ( W o n : 2; D r a w n : 3; Lost: 5) F r o m all that has been written and said recently about modern rugby, one basic tactical essential has emerged above all othersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the need f o r effective or " quality " possession f r o m the loose rucks. This implies that at all times the attacking side must be advancing, that the advantage line must be crossed at all costs. Possession f r o m the set pieces is only the first phase o f a two-stage attack and only when the opponents' defence is i n disarray can threequarter movements be launched with any prospect o f scoring. One o f the major reasons f o r the inability o f this season's X V to impose its authority on any o f the season's games lay i n its failure to obtain " quality " possession f r o m the loose. Time after time the ball was hooked f r o m the set scrums and passed back f r o m the line-outs with the best intentions, but ground was more often lost than gained. I n addition to this, much was expected o f the previous year's Under 16's, but unfortunately they took far too long to accustom themselves to the hardness and pace o f 1st X V rugby. The first match against Tonbridge Club Colts i n no way helped us to assess the side's ability, for i n no other match d i d the backs experience such slack marking, and some spectacular tries were scored by the wings, Harrison and Clynick. However, the next two matches against a speedy and direct Cranbrook side and a faster, stronger L o n d o n Scottish X V served to indicate what had previously been suspected. The tackling i n particular was weak and the side was outplayed i n all aspects. The remaining fixtures were all closely fought but there were still too many weaknesses to bring about the much-needed School victory. Despite magnificent covering by Buzzard, Hurstpierpoint equalised i n the last minute, while Dover were allowed to w i n by a single point with the aid o f two tries resulting directly f r o m defensive errors i n the Sutton Valence side. As last year against Sevenoaks, the School distinguished themselves i n defeat with their best defensive work o f the term, but this improved display d i d little to encourage them f o r the next fixtureâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a hard-fought draw with K e n t College. Without Buzzard, the forwards fell away i n the last five minutes at St. Lawrence, whilst at Rochester, despite a f o r w a r d dominance throughout the second half, the team d i d everything but score. T o close the season, the Old Boys were defeated i n the last moments by a M a l k i n penalty, but numerous page

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opportimities, created by Buzzard and Molyneux in particular, were wasted through inefficient handling. Throughout so much disappointment. Buzzard stood out as an unflagging captain, whose enthusiasm and determination did not yield the results they deserved. O f the other forwards. Pain for his incisive tackling and Cooper for his prominence in the loose most caught the eye. Only on isolated occasions did the backs look dangerous, rarely taking advantage o f the improved running and passing o f the fly-half, Molyneux. Earlier i n the term, M r . D . Perry, the England captain, spent an afternoon with the first game, speaking about and demonstrating certain features o f forward play. We were most grateful to h i m for giving up his time to help us. The kicking competition f o r the Wickham Trophy was won this year by Malkin (Lambe's). R.

CHANCE.

1st Colours: C. J. H . Buzzard, D . M . Ball, M . P. Cooper, R. J. M . Macdonald, C. J. Knight, T. B. Pain, C. M . Molyneux. 2nd Colours: A . W. Dixon, G. B. L . Harrison, R. J. Malkin, N . I . Litchfield, A . T. Clynick, R. E. Macgregor, N . C. Whitlock, P. H . Harrison, P. P. Gould, J. C. Gummer. 2nd X V (Won: 4; D r a w n : 1; Lost: 4) Once again the 2nd X V , notable for much solid play amongst the forwards and some not very skilful running by the backs, enjoyed a moderately successful season. Contrary to last year the team was scarcely a settled one owing to several calls on players by the 1st X V and a number o f unfortunate injuriesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the one to Whitlock depriving the side o f not only a scrum-half but also o f the most lively forward, Grimshaw, who was forced to j o i n the backs. Most of the games, i f not tactically inspiring, proved exciting, with each one, apart f r o m that against the more experienced London Scottish X V , being i n the balance until the closing stages. Too much individual running and lack of cohesion amongst the forwards and backs were the main weaknesses o f the team, although the movement that led to the best try in the match against Kent College i n which no fewer than eight players handled the ball, proved an outstanding exception to this criticism. R.D.C. Colours: W. E. de C. Lucy, J. S. E. Feltwell, K . L . Stewart, P. Wicksteed, A . N . Peploe, P. D . Wiggins, S. T. Hingston, J. D . Leonard, B. M . Simpson, F. M . Clynick, J. T. H . M . Grimshaw.

Under 16 X V ( W o n : 2; Lost: 5) After disaster at Rochester early in the season, the team recovered well and showed a growing skill and determination. Despite the fitness of the team, the essential speed and experience was lacking in the backs. Balchin deserves congratulation on his fiery but controlled captaincy throughout the season. R.H.H.

I t was sad to see such potential as there undoubtedly was this year wasted through arrogance, selfishness and idleness. Colours were awarded to Morley-Clarke and Brown. M.F.B. RESULTS ISTXV

Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Dec.

Colours: R. G. Balchin, M . J. C. Phillips, P. G. Banks, S. E. Le Grys, H . George, V . B. Hopwood, R. W. Menzies, A . D . Cain, H . M . D . Gurling. Under-15's(Won:5;Lost:3) This was a most encouraging season as, after a poor beginning, the X V improved steadily throughout the term. A t the outset they were fifteen individuals, but in the last few matches they knew most o f the time what they were trying to do and all could be relied upon to tackle and fall on the ball. This soundness and understanding enabled us to wear down our opponents and our last four matches were convincing victories. Credit must go to R. W. Sillars who captained the side with determination and set the forwards a fine example both in attack and defence. Outside the scrum Hudson was elusive at stand-off half and Scragg in the centre tackled and ran well to score most of the tries. I t must be added though, that all the threequarters, and the f u l l back, scored at various times. A.R.D. Colours were awarded to R. W . Sillars, C. D . Scragg, P. R. F. Hudson, R. Baker, D . Winter and A . A . Caffey.

2 9 16 23 6 13 17 20 27 11

Tonbridge Club Colts Cranbrook School London Scottish Hurstpierpoint College Dover College Sevenoaks School Kent College St. Lawrence College King's School, Rochester Old Suttonians

Won Lost Lost Drawn Lost Lost Drawn Lost Drawn Won

14-6 3-40 0-37 17-17 13-14 8-15 6-6 5-14 5-5 18-16

Lost Lost Won Lost Lost Won Won. Won

11-12 11-32 15-14 3-11 3-14 13-10 6-3 8-0

Cranbrook School London Scottish Hurstpierpoint College Dover College Sevenoaks School Kent College St. Lawrence College King's School, Rochester " A " X V V. Eastbourne College Old Suttonians

Lost 6-8 Drawn 16-16

20 6 13 17 20 24 4

V. V. V. V. V. V. V.

King's School, Rochester Dover College Sevenoaks School Kent College St. Lawrence College Skinners' School Eastbourne College

Lost Lost Lost Won Won Lost Lost

3-69 3-10 11-29 11-0 17-6 0-14 5-12

9 4 6 13 17 20 27 4

V. V. V. V. V. V. V. V.

Cranbrook School Cranbrook School Dover College Sevenoaks School Kent College St. Lawrence College King's School, Rochester Eastbourne College

Lost Lost Won Lost Won Won Won Won

0-9 0-24 10-3 11-12 13-0 26-0 18-6 14-0

9 20 4 13 17 20 24 27 4

V. V. V. V. V. V. V. V. V.

Cranbrook School King's School, Rochester Cranbrook School Sevenoaks School Kent College St. Lawrence College Skinner's School King's School, Rochester Eastbourne College

Lost Won Lost Lost Won Won Lost Won Lost

13-17 39-3 3-34 13-22 8-5 35-0 3-14 35-3 0-14

V. V. V. V. V. V. V. V. V. V.

Oct. Oct. Oct. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Dec.

9 16 23 6 13 17 20 27 4

Dec. 11

V. V. V. V. V. V. V. V. V.

UNDER-16

Oct. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Dec. UNDER-15

Under-14's ( W o n : 4; Lost: 5) As this year's was the most successful Under 14 team for several seasons, it may seem unjust to criticise their performance. However, it must be recorded that they owed much o f their success to individuals, working as such and being allowed to get away with it by weak opposition. When they came up against a team working as a team they didn't look at all convincing. The backs were undoubtedly the stronger half of the side this year but unfortunately they squandered many of their chances in attack, and i t was quite maddening to watch tliem time after time making the same elementary mistakes and being apparently neither willing nor able to learn f r o m them. Individually several o f the forwards got through a lot of hard work each match but too many were content to hang back and follow the play at a distance, with the result that they never really played as a pack.

Oct. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Dec. UNDER-14

Oct. Oct. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Dec.

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SEVEN-A-SIDE RUGBY I n preparation f o r the Rosslyn Park Competition " Sevens " were played or practised on most Tuesdays and Sundays during the Spring Term. Varying numbers and personahties appeared but gradually the basis o f a side was formed and as there were usually fourteen or fifteen players available i t was decided to aim at producing two sides. O n 13th M a r c h these two sides played a series o f games against some scratch O.S. sides brought down to the School by Richard M a n t . The 1st Seven surprised the O.S. and beat them easily i n one game and drew in the second, fitness being a telling factor. The 2nd Seven was beaten but played with determination and reasonable imagination.

f r o m very good to dismal. There was a chameleon-like quality about their hockey; faced with a fast and skilful side such as the H . A . or The Rogues they played fast and skilful hockey themselves, though o f course without any real hopes of a favourable result. When opposed by a clumsy and incompetent team their play was liable to take on the same qualities. The defence was clearly unsound i n the earlier matches, but with the introduction o f PhilUps and Cant f r o m the Senior Colts this was improved, though Whitlock was still its prop and stay.

The t w o teams were entered f o r the South Eastern Schools Sevens at Warlingham R.F.C. on 25th March. The 2nd team beat Ifield G.S. easily and Haberdasher's Askes 5-3 and then were knocked out o f the running by the eventual winners o f the 2nd team tournament Chiswick G.S. They played an orthodox game, with hard running by the backs and good tackling by the forwards; the presence o f Ball ensured a plentiful and constant possession i n the line-out.

In School matches the two best performances were against Kent College and Cheltenham. The former, a new fixture, was played on their excellent pitch, which in spite o f recent rain provided a fast and true surface, to which we responded well, Malkin scoring three goals. The Cheltenham match was played in Bushey Park by the kindness o f Teddington H.C. on the morning o f the University match, both teams going on to Hurlingham in the afternoon. I n the first half Dixon scored well f r o m a long corner; otherwise play was very even. Early in the second half Malkin's nose was broken by a flying stick-head, and the remaining ten men were left to defend our slender lead against the determined Cheltenham attacks; it was greatly to their credit that they managed to do so.

The 1st Seven was defeated i n the first round by a strong Gravesend G.S. side, but then went on to reach the semi-final o f the Plate Competition f o r first round losers. They beat Warlingham G.S. and Haberdasher's Askes (Elstree) 2nd easily, they defeated Worthing H.S. 2nd 10-8 and then, rather exhausted, lost to Reed's School, Cobham, i n the semi-final.

Malkin's injury kept him out of the team until the end o f the term, and the forward line felt the loss o f his constructive play. Buzzard rose meteorically f r o m the 3rd X I to deputise, and to show the virtues o f determination and persistence sometimes lacking in more natiirally gifted players.

A t Rosslyn Park some last-minute team changes disrupted the side and our 10-0 defeat by Ipswich was hardly surprising; though we came back hard i n the second half, the t w o converted tries i n the first half were t o o much o f a barrier.

The turn-out o f the O.S. f o r the matches against the School was sadly deficient i n quantity, but the quality was good enough to beat the 1st X I in a close and enjoyable game. On the following day the O.S. scored a good 2-1 win against Cranbrook Lynxes at Cranbrook, with the help o f a fine display by Phillips in goal.

Teams: Warlingham 1st team—Wicksteed, Macdonald, R. G . Balchin, Pain, Lowe, George, Blizzard (captain). 2nd team—Ball (captain), Gurling, Banks, Francis, C. D . Palmer, S. F . Pedgrift, McKenzie. Rosslyn Park—Wicksteed, Pain, Macdonald, Palmer, C. M . Molyneux, Lowe, George. J. M c C .

HOCKEY Captain:

N . C. Whitlock

Hon. Secretary:

R. J. M a l k i n

1st X I ( W o n : 2; L o s t : 9; D r a w n : 1) This has been a difficult season to summarise as far as the f o r m o f the 1st X I is concerned—it has varied page

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It was a pleasure to welcome St. Columba's College f r o m Dublin for the first match o f their short tour in Kent. They played fast aggressive hockey in true Irish style. Whitlock and M a l k i n were selected f o r the Kent A and B teams respectively in the Gebbie tournament at Seaford College. P.S.W.M. Colours: R. J. M a l k i n , M . J. C. Phillips, P. R. James, G . B. L . Harrison, W . E. de C. Lucy, A . W . Dixon, S. E. le Grys. Also played: I . J. H . M . Grimshaw, E. J. Fletcher, N . A . Jenner, C. M . Molyneux, J. M . Cant, C. J. H . Buzzard.

THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS' HOCKEY FESTIVAL, OXFORD A party o f thirteen players and three masters was accommodated i n Hertford College for our third festival, f r o m Tuesday, 29th March until the following Friday. The first match, against Liverpool College on Tuesday afternoon was reminiscent o f other occasions. Sutton Valence was quite clearly the better side, and spent nearly all the first half i n the Liverpool twenty-five, but their only tangible reward was a goal dribbled i n by Malkin, and Liverpool had too many chances to equalise for comfort i n the second half. The second day was a busy one, with matches against Clifton and Gresham's. The morning match against Chfton was on a fast pitch at Radley. Buzzard scored our first goal f r o m an " impossible " angle, and i n quick succession Malkin, Dixon and Whitlock scored with fine individual efforts. The defence was sound enough to hold o f f spasmodic Clifton attacks, and there was no scoring i n the second half.

leadership certainly had much to do with the team spirit and good fellowship which were a feature o f this most successful o f our three visits to Oxford. P. S. W . M . RESULTS V. Liverpool College V. Clifton V. Gresham's V. Welbeck V. Trent

Won Won Won Drawn Drawn

1-0 4-0 1-0 1-1 1-1

2nd X I ( W o n : 3; D r a w n : 1; Lost: 6) Most of the matches were closely fought and some quite good hockey was played on occasions. But the main fault was slowness i n both thinking and moving, and i n addition the forwards wasted too many scoring chances by being off-side or by committing " sticks." Pain captained the side f r o m centre-half and was indefatigable in the example he set and i n his encouragement to the others. A . R. D . 3rd X I ( W o n : l ; L o s t : 1)

We expected a hard struggle against Gresham's i n the afternoon, and so it proved, played on the BalUol College ground. Sutton Valence went off at a tremendous pace, and, the halves giving close support, the forwards besieged the Gresham's goal; but somehow the vital score would not come. I n the second half Gresham's came more into the game, and we were wondering i f Sutton had lost their chance when Molyneux scored a good goal f r o m the wing, and the defence, with Phillips outstanding and Whitlock as always working heroically, just managed to withstand a series o f Gresham's attacks. This was a fine performance by the whole team. The next morning was a free one, and M r . Craven kindly arranged for many of the party to visit Blenheim, while others took the chance of sightseeing i n Oxford. I n the afternoon we played a Welbeck side which contained two O.S., Montgomery and Heaney. Perhaps fittingly the game was drawn, Montgomery scoring a good goal as the first one against us so far.

I t was a pity that the " V a g r a n t s " could only play two matches, as we enjoyed our hockey during the season. M . H . F. Senior Colts (Under-16) ( W o n : 2; Lost: 3; D r a w n : 2) Despite losing two o f the side to the 1st X I , the Senior Colts had an enjoyable and reasonably successful season. Miles captained intelligently while George got through a great amount o f work and was the chief goal-scorer. Everyone showed marked improvement as the season progressed: the team is to be congratulated f o r not giving up when the " stars " departed. R. H . H . Colours: R. H . Miles, K . J. Abraham, H . George, D . S. Reed, J. W . Gunyon. Junior Colts (Under-15) (Won: 2; Lost: 4)

Our final game on Friday morning was against Trent, who had an unbeaten season behind them. They were a good side, and with Malkin a limping passenger we were hard pressed. Trent scored the first goal, and Dixon equahsed f r o m a good centre by Jenner. Both defences were good, and proof against further scoring attempts. Phillips was kicking splendidly, and Lucy's tackling was very sound.

Our hopes for a good season were not fulfilled as we lacked the penetration required i n the forward line. Scragg, our centre forward, was probably the fastest we saw i n the entire season, but without skill i n stick-work and without well-timed through passes his success was limited. The half-backs and backs—notably Palmer and Miles mi.—looked like players o f some promise, and Neville's captaincy was competent.

Thus we completed our programme with an unbeaten record—a remarkable achievement after the ups and downs o f the term. Whitlock's tactful and tireless

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Under-14 X I ( W o n : 2; L o s t : 5)

UNDER-15 X I

This was a somewhat disappointing season for, after a promising opening to the term when Winchester House were soundly defeated, the Under-14s never really improved as a team. The basic weakness lay i n the inability o f the three inside forwards to move quickly into the open spaces and capitalise on the opportunities created f o r them by the half-backs. Cant, JoUye and Harrison (Capt.), the latter's clean striking o f the ball being a j o y to watch. A p a r t f r o m a lifeless team performance against Kent College, the defence became more controlled as the season progressedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Jollye i n goal. Hooker and Sillars playing noticeably better against Holmewood House, while Sheridan and Woolveridge's improved hitting on the wings showed promise f o r the future. Colours were awarded t o : N . G . Harrison, C. J. Jollye and D . H . Cant. R.D.C.

Feb. Feb. Feb. Mar. Mar. Mar.

5 19 26 3 5 9

V. King's School, Rochester V. St. Lawrence College V. Eastbourne College V. Kent College V. Tonbridge School V. Dover College

Lost Lost Lost Lost Won Won

1-2 1-2 1-4 1-3 2-1 2-0

V. Winchester House V. King's School, Rochestei V. Friar's School V. Kent College V. Friar's School V. St. Edmund's School V. Holmewood House

Won Lost Won Lost Lost Lost Lost

4-2 0-2 2-1 0-5 2-5 1-2 1-5

UNDER-14 X I

Feb. Feb. Feb. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar.

2 5 19 3 9 12 19

Winners of House Match Final: Lambe's. Senior League: Lambe's. Junioi League: Lambe's.

CROSS COUNTRY Captain: J. H . F . Daly

RESULTS

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Jan. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar.

29 5 16 19 23 2 5 9 12 19 22 23 28

V. V. V. V. V. V. V. V. V. V. V. V. V.

Dulwich College King's School, Rochester Kent College Cheltenham College Maidstone H.C. Hockey Association Tonbridge School Dover College St. Edmund's School Old Suttonians Eastbourne College The Rogues St. Columba's College

Lost Lost Won Won Lost Lost Drawn Lost Lost Lost Lost Lost Lost

1-7 0-4 5-3 1-0 1-4 2-8 2-2 0-1 1-4 2-3 2-4 1-5 2-3

19 5 16 19 26 5 9 12 19 23

V. V. V. V. V. V. V. V. V. V.

Sutton Valence H.C. King's School, Rochester Kent College Awbridge Danes School Eastbourne College Tonbridge School Dover College St. Edmund's School Old Suttonians Awbridge Danes School

Lost Lost Drawn Won Won Lost Lost Lost Won Lost

2-3 0-1 1-1 3-1 1-0 1-2 1-3 0-3 3-2 2-6

5 12

King's School, Rochester V. St. Edmund's School

Lost Won

1-2 1-0

Won Lost Lost Lost Won Drawn Drawn

2-1 0-4 0-2 1-2 3-2 2-2 2-2

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V. V. V. V. V. V. V.

Dulwich College King's School, Rochester Kent College St. Lawrence College Tonbridge School Dover College St. Edmund's School

Secretary:

A . J. Barralet

The team, though not quite up to last year's high standard, had a successful season nevertheless with clear wins over Dover College and Emanuel School. Decks, Barralet and Batten were the mainstays of the team, running well and steadily in all the matches. Five f r o m the School V I I I ran f o r the Maidstone Schools' Team, and the result was that Maidstone won the Kent Schools' Championship. The varying types o f course over which the School ran ranged f r o m the dykes at Lancing where we lost, to the flat of the Forest School course, where we won. This variation made the season both enjoyable and interesting. This year's team was a young one and with the exception o f Daly will all be here f o r the 1967 season when the School has prospects o f an outstanding season. The Junior Team with strong runners such as Harvey who also ran for the Seniors, and Jones, had a good season culminating i n their winning (for the first time) the Maidstone Schools' Race Shield. Colours: A . J. Barralet, J. M . Decks, J. M . Batten, R. N . Harvey. Junior Colours: R. S. Jones, A . R. Bowring, W. J. Brown, R. H . J. Ball. RESULTS

V. Blackheath Harriers, at home, on 29th Januaryâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Sutton Valence 84 pts. Blackheath Harriers 24 pts. Sutton Valence lost to Blackheath Harriers by 60 pts.

V. Cranbrook and King's School, Canterbury, at home, on 5th February— Sutton Valence 63 pts. Cranbrook 85 pts. King's School, Canterbury 39 pts. Sutton Valence beat Cranbrook by 22 pts. and lost to King's School, Canterbury by 24 pts. V. St. Dunstan's College and Sevenoaks School, at Sevenoaks, on 9th February— Sutton Valence St. Dunstan's College Sevenoaks School

79 pts. 39 pts. 60 pts.

Sutton Valence lost to both St. Dunstan's College by 40 pts. and to Sevenoaks School by 19 pts. V. Dover College, at Dover, on 23rd February— Sutton Valence Dover College

25 pts. 55 pts.

Sutton Valence won by 30 pts. V. Lancing College, at Lancing, on 26th February— Sutton Valence Lancing College

47 pts. 31 pts.

Sutton Valence lost by 16 pts. V. Wye College, at home, on 2nd March— Sutton Valence Wye College

25 pts. 63 pts.

Steeplechases! DIVISION " A "

1. Lambe's. 2. Westminster. 3. Cornwallis. DIVISION " B "

1. St. Margaret's. 2. Lambe's. 3. Cornwallis. DIVISION " C "

1. St. Margaret's. 2. Cornwallis. 3. Westminster. The Nation Cup 1. Lambe's. 2. St. Margaret's. 3. Cornwallis. 4. Westminster. 5. Founder's. DIVISION " D "

1. Founder's. 2. Bennett's. 3. Holdgate's. The Victor Bentley Cup was won by J. M . Decks.

Sutton Valence won by 38 pts. V. Emanuel School and King's School, on 9th March— Sutton Valence Emanuel School King's School, Rochester

Rochester, at home, 52 pts. 57 pts. 69 pts.

Sutton Valence beat Emanuel School by 5 pts. and King's School, Rochester, by 17 pts. V. Forest School, at home, on 23rd March— Sutton Valence 28 pts. Forest School 52 pts. Sutton Valence won by 24 pts. V. Skinners School and Judd School, at Skinners School, on 26th M a r c h Sutton Valence 63 pts. Skinners School 46 pts. Judd School 64 pts. Sutton Valence beat Judd School by 1 pt. and lost to Skinners School by 17 pts. Blackheath Harriers Invitation for the " Parrish Cup "— Team placed 7th out of 28 schools. The 2nd V I I I ran in one match which they lost. The Junior V I I I ran in eight matches of which they won six.

FIVES Captain: R. J. M . Macdonald Hon.

Secretary:

D . E. Strange

The departure o f all of last year's top players left a horrible vacuum which it proved impossible to refill with comparable material. The result—a disastrous season i n which the 1st I V lost all but one o f their matches. So, too, for that matter, d i d the 2nd I V and the Under-16s, while the Under-15s failed to w i n even once. I t would seem that this was the first o f what is to be a number o f lean years. There will be no more turkey dinners with champagne f o r a while yet! I t was unfortunate that the courts were virtually unusable for the first three weeks o f term owing to excessive condensation. This got us o f f to a bad start for it meant that we were playing matches before we had had time to get properly sorted out. However, this by itself is not sufficient excuse for our poor performances ; the basic reason for our failure is to be sought i n the boys' approach to the game. They knew they were up against i t but the majority o f them showed far too little page

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determination to master the basic skills and develop such talent as they had. Thus although they showed some improvement as the season progressed, they seldom looked at all convincing. The House Competition was far less closely contested than had been anticipated and once again St. Margaret's w o n , beating Lambe's fairly easily i n the final. The Under-16 Singles Competition was again won by Cant, who, despite his success i n the courts, is still a hockey player. The Senior Singles Competition was w o n by Skinner and the Doubles by Dixon (a hockey player!) and Clynick ma. M.F.B. Colours were awarded to A . K . Skinner. School School School School School School School School School School School

RESULTS 41 V. Bank of England 54 V. Old Dunstonians 59 V. St. Dunstan's College 57 v. Eastbourne College 86 V. Whitgift School 88 V. R.F.A. 92 V. Old Haberdashers 130 V. StafiF 65 V. Jesters 46 V. O.S. 174 V. Forest School

Other results:

Played 5 1 4 3

2nd I V 3rd I V Under-16 I V Under-15 I V

120 180 180 176 166 176 148 165 178 180 63 Won 1 0 1 0

Lost Lost Lost Lost Lost Lost Losi Lost Lost Lost Won Lost 4 1 3 3

CRICKET Captain:

A. W . D i x o n

Hon. Sec: G . B . L . Harrison 1st X I ( W o n : 4; L o s t : 4 ; D r a w n : 7). I f not wholly successful, this season, looked at i n retrospect, has been an exciting and entertaining one. Three school matches were w o n and three lost, while there were f o u r close draws i n each o f which the school held the upper hand when stumps were drawn. Certainly qualities such as real keenness and determination, that were noticeably absent f r o m last year's side, to a great extent compensated f o r certain deficiencies i n batting and bowling technique; i f these could have been combined w i t h the type o f aggression i n the field that we associate with the West Indies touring side, then several o f the draws might conceivably have been turned into victories. page

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For the second year running Dixon has been the outstanding cricketer. As a captain he obviously benefited f r o m last year's experience and he was considerably more efficient i n his handling o f a young side both on and off the field. I f his batting was not as consistent as last year â&#x20AC;&#x201D;^he had to struggle to find his f o r m early onâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;it blossomed out on those occasions when the side most needed him to succeed, the highlight being his two centuries scored within three days at the beginning o f June. Since he first played for the eleven he has scored well over 1,500 runs, and no praise can be too high for his dedicated and enthusiastic approach to the game. With the fast bowlers lacking hostility and accuracy, the bulk o f the wickets was taken by the slow bowlers, Hudson, Richards and Francis, the first two in particular underlining the value o f keeping a good length, with clever variations o f flight and speed. Unfortunately they were not greatly assisted i n the field by an infuriating lack of anticipation on all sides and many dropped catches. The season began encouragingly with three successive victories, the most important o f these being against Cranbrook, who made little o f Richards' and Francis' bowling on a dampish wicket, and eventually had to yield to a determined i f not spectacular innings o f 57 by Dixon. After continuous rain had prevented a possible victory i n a low-scoring game at Trinity School, Croydon, the School lost its first matches o f the season to St. Lawrence College and Sevenoaks School, defeat in the second of these being no disgrace as the opposition were perhaps the most efficient all-round side faced throughout the term. The two matches that followed, against Dover College and The Band o f Brothers, were the most entertaining o f the season. I n the first the School failed by 2 runs to score 233 i n 130 minutes, Dixon dominating the batting with 126 not out. The excitement was repeated two days later when with more time to get the runs, the eleven faced a similar total. The greater experience o f the senior bowlers prevented a victory but not before Dixon had recorded a second and even more impressive hundred. The School were less distinguished i n the next three club games, f o r after the M . C . C . had gained a convincing 100-run victory, the eleven failed to take advantage o f some good bowling by Hudson against D . A . Simmons' X I , while the X L Club match petered out to an uninteresting draw. I n between whiles i t was unfortunate that rain ruined the new fixture with Victoria College, Jersey, after Dixon had again guided the School to a respectable total at lunch. I n the final two School matches, disappointing batting, Dixon and Harrison excepted, resulted i n a comfortable w i n for St. Edmund's, while the same batsmen i n a sensibly restrained stand o f 72 were responsible f o r steering the side to a 5-wicket victory

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against Kent College. The match was' also notable for Whitlock's 6 off the first ball of the Sutton Valence innings. The Old Boys provided a fitting cHmax to the season when, with the boys crowded round the bat, their last pair hung on for a creditable draw. I n the last two years, the House Matches have been played on similar lines to those of the Gillette Cup, each side being allowed a maximum o f thirty overs to make its runs. Though we could not expect a repeat of last year's exciting final when Dixon scored the winning runs off the last over. Founder's with their superior tactics and captaincy were worthy winners o f this year's final against Lambe's. The Robert Kay prize was this year awarded to A . W . Dixon f o r his contribution to School cricket over the last three years, while the Fielding Cup, newly presented by V . S. Williams, was shared between G. B. L . Harrison and N . C. Whitlock. R.D.C. Colours: P. R. F. Hudson, G. B. L . Harrison, N . T . Richards. Also played: G. J. Francis, N . C. Whitlock, J. M . Cant, R. H . Miles, M . J. C. Phillips, P. G . Boorman, A . R. Lowe, W . E. de C. Lucy.

CRICKET TOUR OF THE WEST COUNTRY A m i d driving rain a party o f twelve boys and f o u r masters left Sutton Valence at 5 a.m. on 21st July to begin a short cricket tour o f the West Country. Fortunately, as the East was left behind so was the rain and we were to enjoy some real cricketing weather f o r the next five days. The AUhallows match began approximately on time despite the late arrival o f a quarter o f the party through mechanical trouble. A combination o f lethargic outcricket and erratic bowling enabled Allhallows to total 191 after they had been allowed to recover f r o m 104-5. Sutton Valence never really looked like winning, although Boorman and Miles (R.) contributed a useful partnership of 48, and Dixon compiled yet another determined 50. Defeat had its compensations however, for after the game the whole party was generously entertained by the Headmaster and his wife, while later on some o f the more hardy members enjoyed an evening bathe i n the sea. The next day was memorable not so much f o r the cricket against H.M.S. Raleigh who were unable to field a strong enough side, as for the drive between Exeter and Plymouth across Dartmoor with many o f the boys sampling the dehghts o f the Devon countryside for the first time.

Saturday proved to be the most satisfying day o f all. I n the morning we were shown round Plymouth Dockyard by the Commandant, Captain W . J. M . Teale, R . N . (O.S.). The game i n the afternoon at the Headquarters o f H.M.S. Drake turned out to be equally enjoyable. The R . N . side recovered so well f r o m 100-7 that they were able to declare at 175-9, Richards and Hyde being the most successful o f the seven bowlers used. A steady stand of 50 between Hudson and D i x o n laid the foundations o f a three-wicket victory, w i t h Johnson adding a confident 19 not out at the end. The evening was spent at the home of Colonel J. T . O. Waters, R . M . (O.S.), who entertained the party most lavishly. The morning's play at Mount Edgecumbe was the only cricket marred by rain throughout the tour. There was bright sunshine after lunch, though Sutton Valence were always struggling f o r runs on a lively wicket. Richards in particular and Neville tried hard to dislodge the M o u n t batsmen, but though the former earned three wickets, poor catching prevented a close finish. Although Hyde took an early wicket i n the final game against a strong King's Taunton side, the opposition batted easily to reach 200. I n so doing the captain delayed his declaration and Sutton Valence were left less than 130 minutes to get the runs. The game reached its inevitably dull conclusion despite some attractive driving by Phillips in the last ten minutes. W i t h such good weather and so ihuch kindness bestowed upon us by our hosts, the tour could not fail to have been successful. F r o m the cricketing point o f view it was encouraging to see a side containing only six members of the 1st X I holding its own i n all the matches, while the three Under-15's, Hyde, Johnson and Miles ( M . ) clearly benefited f r o m the games. But perhaps the climax o f the enterprise was that the boys themselves reaUsed that they, too, had to play their part i f such tours are to be undertaken i n the future; R.D.C. TOUR RESULTS V. Allhallows School, on Thursday, 21st July— Allhallows School: 191 (Hudson 5-92, Neville , 3-33) Sutton Valence: 146 (Dixon 51, Miles 32) Lost by 45 runs. V. H.M.S. Raleigh, on Friday, 22nd July—. Sutton Valence: 189-5 dec. (Hudson 52, Boorman 41) H.M.S. Raleigh: 71 (Skinner 8-44) Won by 118 runs. V. a R.N. and R.M. X I , on Saturday, 23rd July— R.N. and R.M. X I : 175-9 dec. (Richards 3-24) Sutton Valence: 176-7 (Hudson 44, Dixon 42) Won by 3 wickets. page

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V. The Mount C.C., on Sunday, 24th July— Sutton Valence: 111 The Mount C.C.: 112-4 (Richards 3-28) Lost by 6 wickets. V. King's College, Taunton, on Monday, 25th July— King's College: 203-7 dec. (Boorman 3-44, Hyde 2-38) Sutton Valence: 121-6. Match drawn.

Under-14 ( W o n : 5; Lost: 4) Although the material for this year's batting did not have the quality o f last year's, i t had greater depth. The bowling, certainly, was an improvement, and consequently the team produced five wins i n the first five matches. However, after a sound defeat by Holmewood House, they were perhaps unlucky to lose the rest o f the matches. R.L.C.

SEASON'S AVERAGES

Dixon Whitlock Miles Hudson Harrison

Hudson Richards Francis Harrison

BATTING Innings Runs 15 597 12 201 15 287 15 257 15 219

Highest 126* 42 66 78 38

Average 54.27 20.10 19.13 17.13 16.84

BOWLING Runs 561 479 373 377

Wickets 37 26 17 13

Average 15.16 18.42 21.94 29.00

Overs 209.5 178 81 115.3

2nd X I ( W o n : 5; L o s t : 4; D r a w n : 1) Although little was expected o f this year's team, it nevertheless won five, drew one, and lost four o f its matches. On the whole the team showed enthusiasm, especially i n the field, which made up for the lack o f high-scoring batsmen. The alert fielding was especially apparent i n the Cranbrook, Sevenoaks and Kent College matches which were all narrowly won as a result. The consistent bowling o f I . M . Gilliat and the reliable batting o f S. T . Kingston and A . C. B. Tatam helped the team to a comparatively successful and very enjoyable season. Colours: A . K . Skinner, S. T . Hingston, I . M . Gilliat, A . C. B. Tatam. Under-15 ( W o n : 5; L o s t : 2 ; D r a w n : 1) Although i t had its disappointments, this season was on the whole a good one f o r the Under-15s. When things went well f o r them they looked a good side, and were probably at their best when they beat King's School, Canterbury, who, set to make 113, were all out f o r 29. There was a good variety o f bowlers—a variety which was perhaps not sufficiently exploited—and the batting was solid enough to provide, o n all but one occasion, a respectable score. A s a team they were weakest i n the field, being neither aggressive enough nor reliably competent. M.F.B. Colours: C. V . Hyde, J. M . Johnson, P. N . Mercer, M . W . Miles. page

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Colours were awarded to A . P. Scott, N . G . Harrison, P. J. Higgins and J. R. Abbott. RESULTS IST X I

V. Sutton Valence C.C. (Home), 7th May— Sutton Valence, 152 (Hudson 78). Sutton Valence C.C., 109 (Richards 3-18). Won by 43 runs. V. Cranbrook School (Home), 12th May— Cranbrook, 91 (Richards 3-18). Sutton Valence, 93-5 (Dixon 57 not out). Won by 5 wickets. V. King's School Rochester (Away), 14th May— King's School, 150 (Hudson 6-60). Sutton Valence, 151-7 (Miles 66). Won by 3 wickets. V. Trinity School, Croydon (Away), 19th May— Sutton Valence, 95. Trinity School, 63-7 (Hudson 5-36). Abandoned as a draw. V. St. Lawrence College (Home), 21st May— St. Lawrence, 191. Sutton Valence, 93. Lost by 98 runs. V. Sevenoaks School (Away), 24th May— Sutton Valence, 151. Sevenoaks, 155-4. Lost by 6 wickets. V. Dover College (Home), 2nd June— Dover CoUege, 233-6 dec. Sutton Valence, 231-5 (Dixon 126 n.o.). Match drawn. V. Band of Brothers (Home), 4th June— Band of Brothers, 248-7 dec. Sutton Valence, 223-6 (Dixon 106). Match drawn. V. M.C.C. (Home), 7th June— M.C.C., 204-4 dec. Sutton Valence, 105. Lost by 99 runs.

V. Victoria College, Jersey (Home), 16th June— Sutton Valence, 102-4. Victoria College did not bat. Match abandoned.

V. St. Edmund's School (Home), 25th June— Sutton Valence, 152-8 dec. (Lowe, 62). St. Edmunds', 138-7 (Neville, 3-35). Match drawn.

V. D . A. Simmons' X I (Home), 18th June— D . A. Simmons' X I , 183-9 dec. (Hudson, 7-46). Sutton Valence, 145-8. Match drawn.

V. Kent College (Away), 30th J u n e Kent CoUege, 103-9 dec. Sutton Valence, 104-5. Won by 4 wickets.

V. X.L. Club (Home), 23rd June— X.L. Club, 190-7 dec. Sutton Valence, 149-6 Match drawn. V. St. Edmund's School (Away), 25th June— Sutton Valence, 131 (Dixon 54). St. Edmund's, 132-5 dec. Lost by 5 wickets. V. Kent College (Home), 30th J u n e Kent College, 137 (Hudson 4-19). Sutton Valence, 138-5 dec. (Dixon 73). Won by 5 wickets. V. Old Suttonians (Home), 2nd July— Sutton Valence, 180-6 dec. Old Suttonians, 172-9 dec. Match drawn. 2ND X I

V. Hollingbourne C.C. (Away), 7th May— Hollingbourne C.C. 161-6 dec. (D. A. Simmons, 106). Sutton Valence, 61. Lost by 100 runs. V. Cranbrook School (Home), 12th May— Sutton Valence, 112 (Boorman, 42). Cranbrook, 102 (Gilliat, 4-16). Won by 10 runs. V. King's School, Rochester (Home), 14th May— Sutton Valence, 97. King's School, 22 (Neville, 6-14). Won by 75 runs. V. St. Lawrence College (Away), 21st May—• Sutton Valence, 99. St. Lawrence, 100-5 dec. Lost by 5 wickets. V. Sevenoaks School (Home), 24 May— Sutton Valence, 114. Sevenoaks, 110 (Tatam, 5-13). Won by 4 runs. V. Dover College (Away), 2nd June— Dover College, 145-9 dec. Sutton Valence, 53. Lost by 92 runs. V. Bethany School (Away), 18th June— Sutton Valence, 111. Bethany, 113-6. Lost by 4 wickets.

V. Chart Sutton C.C. (Away), 2nd July— Sutton Valence, 115 (Hingston, 39). Chart Sutton, 91-9 (Neville, 3-20). Match drawn. UNDER-15 X I —

V. King's School, Rochester (Home), 14th May— Sutton Valence, 118-7 dec. (Mercer, 36). King's School, 51 (J. M . Johnson, 4-12). Won by 67 runs. V. St. Lawrence College (Away), 21st May— St. Lawrence, 93. Sutton Valence, 94-2. Won by 8 wickets. V. Sevenoaks School (Home), 24th May— Sutton Valence, 51. Sevenoaks, 54-2. Lost by 8 wickets. V. King's School Canterbury (Home), 28th May— Sutton Valence, 112 (Hyde, 47). King's School 29 (Hyde, 3-7). Won by 83 runs. V. Dover College (Away), 2nd June— Dover College, 161-1 dec. Sutton Valence, 123 (Mercer 38). I -ost by 38 runs. V. Bethany School (Home), 18th June— Bethany, 44 (J. M . Johnson, 3-7). Sutton Valence, 51-1 (Hyde, 25). Won by 9 wickets. V. St. Edmund's School (Home), 25th June— St. Edmund's 105. Sutton Valence, 109-6. Won by 4 wickets. V. Kent College (Away), 30th June— Sutton Valence 126-4 dec. Kent College, 104-7. Match drawn. UNDER-14 X I

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V. Friar's School (Home), 21st May— Sutton Valence, 103-9 dec. Friar's School, 40 (Pearson, 4-6). Won by 63 runs. V. Sevenoaks School (Away), 24th May— Sevenoaks, 76 (Rutherford, 3-5). Sutton Valence, 78-3 (Scott, 43 n.o.). Won by 7 wickets. V. King's School, Canterbury (Home), 28th May— Sutton Valence, 108 (Scott, 29). King's School, 69 (Pearson, 3-8). Won by 39 runs. V. Dover CoUege (Home), 2nd June— Sutton Valence, 96. Dover College, 67 (Rutherford, 6-31). Won by 29 runs. V. Holmewood House (Away), 4th June— Sutton Valence, 33. Holmewood House, 34-1. Lost by 9 wickets. V. Cranbrook School (Away), 16th June— Sutton Valence, 56 (Higgins, 25). Cranbrook, 57-4. Lost by 6 wickets. V. Friar's School (Away), 28th June— Friar's School, 75-9 dec. Sutton Valence, 47. Lost by 28 runs. V. Kent College (Home), 30th June— Sutton Valence, 124-8 dec. (Bridger, 36 n.o.). Kent CoUege, 125-3. Lost by 7 wickets. HOUSE

MATCHES

FINAL

Lambe's v. Founder's— Founder's, 142-9 (Lucy, 59). Lambe's, 60 (Whitlock, 4-9). Founder's won. SENIOR LEAGUE

Westminster and Lambe's drew. JUNIOR LEAGUE:

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Captain:

J . S. E . F E L T W E L L

Following the loss o f most o f our senior athletes last year, this year has been one o f building f o r the future. I n this we have been most successful. A t the same time, however, there have been some excellent performances by our seniors i n the finals and i n the matches. Consistency has not been one o f their characteristic merits, however. forty-six

The dearth o f good sprinters cost us many points i n sprints, i n long- and triple-jumps and i n relays. Daly and Martin, with best times o f 53.9 seconds and 54.0 seconds, respectively, have maintained our tradition of 440 yds. running. McKenzie, with a best time o f 16.3 seconds for 120 yds. hurdles, fulfilled his promise of last year i n the event. By far the most outstanding feature o f this season, however, has been the promise and achievements of our juniors. I n the Kent Schools' Championships, Harvey was fourth i n the Intermediate 880 yds., Scragg sixth i n the Intermediate 110 yds. hurdles and Bott was third in the Junior 220 yds. Records txunbled before this trio i n finals and i n our home matches. Harvey just failed to break our very good " B " 440 yds. and 880 yds. records, with times o f 55.2 seconds and 2 minutes 7.8 seconds, respectively. He did, however, break two records, the long-jump (19 f t . 2 in.) and the triple-jump (38 f t . 0 in.). Scragg equalled the 110 yds. Hurdles records o f 15.6 seconds, and Bott estabhshed records i n " C " long-jump (17 f t . 9 in.), 220 yds. (25.2 seconds) and 440 yds. (57.2 seconds). I n the latter he cut 1.8 seconds off the record previously held by Basser (1963) and Harvey (1965). Harvey established an excellent record for the newly introduced Junior Mile with 5 minutes 54.4 seconds, although i n doing so he only narrowly defeated R. W . Sillars. These two should prove worthy successors to our senior middle-distance runners of the past. In all this has been a season o f promise. Most o f this year's senior team will be with us again next year and spurred by competition f r o m this year's juniors we should have a very good year—next year. J. B. Wilkinson was awarded his Senior Colours.

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The one exception to this has been Wilkinson. He has consistently high-jumped 5 f t . 5 i n . and his 880 yds. time o f 2 minutes 3.1 seconds achieved at Dover was the culmination of steady improvement throughout the season.

Junior Colours were awarded to R. N . Harvey, R. W. Sillars, C. D . Scragg and J. H . Bott. G.E.B. RESULTS

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May—Quadrangular Match with Dover College, Sir Roger Manwood's School and Duke of Yorks R.M.S. Sutton Valence came third.

9th July—Duke of York's Cup. Sutton Valence fifth out of eight schools.

12th July—V. King's School, Rochester (Home). Seniors lost. Juniors won.

Kent, first i n the Freestyle Relay and second i n the Medley Relay. R. A . V . Watson also represented Maidstone as a Junior.

16th July—Triangular Match with St. Edmund's School and Dover College. Seniors third. Juniors first.

The season closed with Lambe's breaking relay records and winning the Inter-House Challenge Cup very convincingly. D.M.B.

INTER-HOUSE RESULTS INDIVIDUAL SPORTS COT—^Lambe's.

iNTER-HousE RELAY COT—Lambe's. TWENTY-MAN RACE—Lambe's.

Senior Colours: A . G . Froggatt, D . M . Ball, K . L . Stewart, D . L . Froggatt, R. E. Macregor. Junior Colours: R. A . V . Watson, J. A . Gauld, A . A . Speer, R. C. Molyneux. RESULTS

SWIMMING Captain: Hon.

Secretary:

D . M . Ball A . G. Froggatt

Swimming this term has achieved excellent results, the Senior Swimming Team being unbeaten for the first time in ten years. The Juniors have, however, only won one match, but have, with one exception, always maintained a high enough standard to enable the combined Senior and Junior Teams to beat their opponents. The Senior 100 yds. Freestyle record has been broken again by A . G. Froggatt and D . M . Ball. A . G . Froggatt has also broken the long-standing Senior 50 yds. Freestyle record. His brother, D . L . Froggatt, has broken the 50 yds. Butterfly record i n practices and has done some good Backstroke times. K . L . Stewart, the f o u r t h mainstay of the team, has consistently improved his Breaststroke times, so that he, too, is near to the School record. The Junior Team has one very promising fourteenyear-old, R. A . V. Watson. The Junior Team as a whole, however, have not produced good results, despite hard and steady work. On the 9th June the School won a match against Harrow School, Reigate Grammar School and Westminster Bank. This match was an adaptation o f the usual Westminster Bank fixture. A Freestyle team was also entered, f o r the first time, f o r the " Bath Cup " and came fifteenth out o f forty-three o f the best schools i n the country. On the following Saturday the School came nineteenth out o f forty-eight i n the " Public Schools Medley Relay," i n the fastest time yet recorded for a Sutton Valence team. Another new event was on Saturday, 2nd July, after the O.S. Match, when A . G . Froggatt, K . L . Stewart and D . M . Ball were selected to represent the Maidstone Schools i n the Kent Schools Championships at Beckenham. They composed three-quarters o f the team which came third overall i n

SCHOOL MATCHES

V. King's School, Canterbury (Away), 4th June— Seniors won by 51 pts. to 49. Juniors lost by 32 pts. to 68. V. Westminster School (Home), 7th June— Seniors won by 56 pts. to 34. Juniors lost by 42 pts. to 48. V. Westminster Bank, Reigate School and Harrow School (London), 9th June— Sutton Valence won with 31 pts. Westminster Bank 22 pts. Reigate 19 pts. Harrow 18 pts. V. King's School, Rochester (Away), 18th June— Seniors won by 624 pts. to 37^. Juniors lost by 40 pts. to 50. V. Tonbridge School (Away), 21st June— Seniors won by 57 pts. to 40. Juniors lost by 43 pts. to 54. The " Bath Cup " (London), 23rd June— Sutton Valence 15th out of 43 schools. The Public Schools' Medley Relay (London), 25th June— Sutton Valence 19th out of 47 schools. V. Kent College (Away), 30th June— Seniors won by 69 pts. to 51. Juniors won by 72 pts. to 48. V. Old Suttonians (Home), 2nd July— neniors won by 34 pts. to 31. INTER-HOUSE RESULTS INTER-HOUSE CHALLENGE COT

Won by Lambe's. INTER-HOUSE RELAYS COT

Won by Lambe's. INTER-HOUSE WATER-POLO C U P

Won by Lambe's. JUNIOR HOUSE RELAYS CUP

Won by Founder's. JUNIOR HOUSES CHALLENGE COT

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TENNIS Captain: Secretary:

FENCING

R. J. M a l k i n

The Fencing Club dming this last year has been very active both i n the meetings held, and in matches.

M . P. Dickson

W i t h o u t Sealey, who had been the mainstay o f the team f o r so long, we thought we would be i n f o r a lean time this year. I n fact, we had a successful season and one o f the best features was that the team was never overwhelmed; all three o f the matches we lost remained i n the balance t i l l the very end and we even had match points against the O.S. The first pair, M a l k i n and Bennett, showed they could play good, attacking tennis and all they lack at present is consistency and self-confidence, especially when on top. B o t h will be here next year as will Dickson who played very steadily throughout the season. W i t h this nucleus, and a number o f promising juniors, prospects f o r 1967 are bright. Our performance at Wimbledon was not discouraging. The j u n i o r pair, Caro and Woolveridge, lost to Dover i n the first round o f the Thomas Bowl, but the YouU Cup team defeated Epsom before losing to Felsted. Each match had to be settled by a single and M a l k i n played well t o defeat his Epsom opponent. Perhaps the best victory was that o f Dickson and Simpson against the Felsted second pair, when they pulled up f r o m 1-5 down to w i n i n two sets. Once again we would like to thank M r . Mabberley who has been coming over on Tuesdays to coach the team and others. H i s encouragement and advice have proved very valuable. Colours: C. P. A . Bennett, M . P. Dickson, Also played: B . M . Simpson, G . L . Mason, F. A . Lambe, A . T . Clynick, R. J. Sykes. RESULTS

May May May June June June

12 v. Cranbrook School 14 v. King's School, Rochester 31 v. Eastbourne College 4 V. Dover College 21 V. St. Edmund's School 25 v. Sir Roger Manwood's School June 30 v. Kent College July 2 V. Old Suttonians

Home Home Away Home Home

Won Won Lost Won Won

Home Home Home

Won 5 i - i Lost 3-6 Lost 4-5

9-0 9-0 4-5 8-1 7i-U

The Inter-House Competition was won by St. Margaret's. SCHOOL TOURNAMENT WINNERS:

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P. A. Bennett. J. Malkin and C. P. A . Bennett. E. Woolveridge. E. Woolveridge and S. D . T . Caro.

Early i n the year, captained by N . F. Durbridge, we fenced against H.M.S. Worcester, but were defeated by them. However, on a further occasion we soundly beat them. We also fenced against Dane Court School twice, and although defeated by them i n the first match, we returned to w i n the second. We were less successful against King's School, Rochester, who beat us on both the occasions we fenced them. We also fenced against Sevenoaks School and the match was drawn. I n competitions we had moderate success. The Seniors reached the semi-finals o f the West Kent Team Foil Championships, and in the Kent Individual Foil M . J. McKenzie and A . D . Fleming reached the quarterfinals. McKenzie also got through to the quarter-finals of the Public Schools Foil Competition which was held during the Easter holidays. He later came fourth i n the Kent County Junior Men's Open Championships. The Club thanks M r . McCormick, the Rev. D . I . Gibson and M r . Craddock f o r their help during the year. N.F.D.

JUDO I n some ways this has been an encouraging year for Judo. I n the Spring Term our team defeated Tonbridge by 115 points to 30 and this impressive victory was gained although we were not fielding our strongest team. We hope to have a yearly fixture with Tonbridge. F. M . Clynick was selected to represent Kent Schoolboys i n the national competition at Swindon. He won one fight, drew two and lost one and greatly benefited f r o m the experience although the travelling to and f r o m Swindon was a trifle irksome. For the Summer Term the Club has adopted one o f the Fives Courts as a " d o j o . " This means that we have had to sacrifice some o f the size o f our mat; on the other hand we do not have to put i t down and take it up f o r each session and our players can go and practise whenever they feel so inclined. More boys have signed on for Judo but regularity o f attendance continues to be a stumbHng block. We agreed to give a Judo demonstration at the Sutton Valence Women's Institute on 5th July and grading took place on 10th July. Once more our thanks are due to our faithful and long-suffering instructor, M r . Ricky Lockhead. G.C.P.

L E T T E R S TO T H E EDITOR ComwalUs House. To the School The aura o f bigness associated with America is real. But it is real i n a very different sense f r o m Cadillacs, oil wells or weekly visits to the psychiatrist. We are big in the unfortunate effect that Americanism holds over the average man: America is a forest filled with countless spirits who whisper myths—sometimes quaint, sometimes cruel—in our ears. Often the myths are so intertwined with life that it is impossible for us, as Americans, to realise the vast influence they have over us. This realisation does occasionally come, however, at special times and i n special places. For example, it is coming throughout the United States today wherever the American heritage o f slavery is in the process o f dying. This process is permeated with profound sorrow; yet it is hopeful since, after all, the air is being cleared with a confrontation o f reality. A different type o f realisation has come to me here at Sutton Valence. I t has come not through the death o f an American myth, but through the separation f r o m a whole network of myths. Here you have allowed me to partake in a type o f creative schizophrenia: I have become an American separated f r o m Americanism and have thus received a unique opportunity o f exploring my identity as an American and as a person. Also, and more importantly, you have given me a unique view o f yourselves, again both as Britons and as people. Although

of course, our similarities are vast, we are not the same people. Our difference of backgroxmd has affected us as a people. There would not have been much point in my travelling across the Atlantic to meet someone just like my next-door neighbour; and therefore, the interest and influence o f this year has been f o u n d largely in these differences. Having been given this precious gift o f being allowed to see things i n a completely new light, I hope that to some degree my presence has given you also a unique view—a view o f myself not as a representative o f 180 miUion people, but as an American person. Perhaps I may even hope that you have received a somewhat new view o f yourselves. But of this I cannot speak. I only know how much you have given me by allowing me to be a part o f you. A n d for this I am only able t o say thank you. Sincerely, STEVE M I L L E R .

O.T.C. PHOTOGRAPHS (PRE 1940) I t would be appreciated i f any ex-member o f the O.T.C. who has photographs of the Contingent and the Shooting Team which they no longer require, would send them to Captain J. A . L . Sergison, S.V.S., C.C.F.

OLD SUTTONL\N NEWS and NOTICES Dr. D . J. Longford (1947, M . ) , has now returned to U.S.A. and is working at 106 Thomas St., Smithfield, Va. 23430. B. S. Berting (1940, L . ) , has moved f r o m the northern part o f British Columbia to the S.E. o f Vancouver Island where he is a " Land Surveyor." This involves making maps o f comparatively small areas, whereas Military Maps and larger areas are dealt with by the Army Survey Establishment o f R.C. Engineers. M u c h of Bryan's work is in the woods on surveys to mark out timber holdings. Very pleasant work except that f o r half the year there is continuous rainfall which gets notebooks soggy, theodolites fogged up, plans disintegrate and personal discomfort is great. " C. B. Groves (1930, W.), was conducting his Orchestra (Liverpool Philharmonic) i n Maidstone in A p r i l and

stayed overnight with J. F . Gulland (1930, F.), in Chart Sutton. This made i t possible to hold a gathering after the concert o f many o f C.B.G's. friends who hved nearby. I t was nice to see him again and to hear o f the work he is doing in the North-West. A . Barr, Senr. (1926, W . ) , and his son A . Barr, Junr. (1963, W . ) , have been i n the B.B.C. news recently. Their Farm at East Lenham gained an award i n the " Best Kept Farm i n K e n t " competition last year. This news must have spread to Bahrain f o r at Easter, 1966, they were visited by a number o f A r a b " Tourists " who camped out in traditional tents and kept to their own native customs. Andrew (Senr.) was interviewed on B.B.C. but his problem, finally, was resolved by J. Pluvius, Esq. Whereas the Arabs complained o f lack o f rain i n their own country, they certainly c o u l d page

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not have done so i n Kent during their period of residence. Furthermore the children soon got tired o f snowballing and the party left f o r a warmer and drier climate. (We hope that his visitors have not lowered Andrew's chances f o r the next " Best K e p t Farm i n K e n t " Competition 1966 ! !).

Dr. A . R. Vidler (1917, M . ) tells us that he will cease to be Dean of King's College, Cambridge, at Michaelmas, 1966, but will remain a University Lectwer and Fellow of his College f o r one year after that. I n May he went to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, to lecture there and to receive an honorary degree.

K . Stevens (1943, F.) has been promoted to Group Captain and is now Officer Commanding R . A . F . Laarbruch (B.F.P.O. 43).

R. H . Thomas (1961, M . ) has emigrated to Australia and now lives in Adelaide.

D . G . Lovelock (1964, W . ) is at Manchester University reading Electrical Engineering. Since he left Sutton Valence he worked f o r f o u r months i n a television factory, then he took a three months' training course w i t h S.E. Electricity Board. N o w he is completing his first year at Manchester. He still does stage lighting and film projection and is on the committee o f the University Engineering Society and is a member o f several others besides. The Ven. D . M i l m i n e (1939, W . ) wrote to the Geography Project giving information both about Chile and also his own w o r k i n that country where he has lived f o r the last ten years. I n 1964 he was made archdeacon o f the Anglican Church i n the three republics o f Chile, Bolivia and Peru. (Address: Casilla 675, Santiago, Chile.) His archdeaconry stretches f r o m a few miles South o f the Equator to Cape H o r n (Lat. 56° S), which must be the longest land-based populated archdiocese i n the world. T. A . S. Butler (1960, W . ) has now qualified as a Chartered Accoimtant and is working f o r Philips Electrical, L t d . , i n the Consolidation Dept. He is moving to the Computer Dept. shortly. G. A . L . Hoad (1953, F.) is now i n the Public Relations Office at H . Q . 1st British Corps at Bielefeld, Germany (B.F.P.O. 39). P. S. Bennett (1964, W . ) is still abroad—at present on a sheep f a r m i n Western Australia. He and a friend t o o k a car t r i p to Alice Springs and then via the East Coast back to Melbourne, a mere 7,000 miles i n a month. T . R. Hills (1953, M . ) is Captain o f the Kent Rifle Association Team f o r 1966. He has also been selected to shoot f o r Great Britain v. Canada, i n Canada, i n July, 1966. Col. J. T. O. Waters (1935, M . ) has been appointed Royal Marine A . D . C . to the Queen ( A p r i l , 1966). Congratulations to h i m . N . R. Barnes (1965, W . ) is going to the College o f Estate Management f o r a three-year course i n Surveying. H e tells us that a group o f recent Suttonians meets on Fridays at lunchtime i n the St. Stephen's Tavern, Parliament Square. page

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C. Cartwright-Taylor (1963, W . ) has been working for the National Coal Board in West Riding of Yorkshire for about two years. He is enjoying himself doing part of his undergroimd training with two days a week at " school." He complains about the dust, the height o f the roadways and having to clock i n at 6.30 a.m. He visited Norway last year and plans to canoe down the Rhone this summer. I . Maddieson (1960, L . ) has returned to U . K . after being with V.S.O. i n Ghana. He is now back i n U . K . doing research i n London into English homonyms i n the Dept. o f Phonetics and Linguistics o f the School of Oriental and African Languages. He hopes to gain his M.Phil. in 1967 and then teach Linguistics at University level somewhere in the world. Good luck. D . K . Case (E.S.U. Student, 1957, M . ) has left his job in Pittsburgh and moved to Boston, Mass, where he is Vice-president o f a business publications firm. He has been i n touch with both P. J. T. Herbert (1956, M.), who is at Harvard, and D r . A . L . Hobson (E.S.U., 1952, M . ) , also i n Boston. R. M . Biggs (1954, L . ) is now Assistant Manager at the San Fernando, Trinidad, branch o f the Bank o f Nova Scotia. Sutton Valence was represented in the Traction Engine and Steam Roller Meeting at Detling on Saturday and Sunday, 21st and 22nd May, 1966. C. H . P. Ashby (1957, M . ) entered a 1906 Avehng and Porter Traction Engine—the last o f its type i n Kent. R. J. Pierce (1958, M . ) entered a comparatively Modern Babcock and Wilcox 6 ton Road Roller which was built in 1926. They have, since then, been roUing elsewhere. [The collector o f these notes is sorry that he has only driven a train f r o m Yatton to Clevedon (on a pre-Beeching closed Railway) but it was quite interesting.] Writing f r o m Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in May, Jeremy Keeley (1956, W . ) , told us that Peter R. Faulks, R.N. (1956, M . ) , " dropped i n " a few days earlier. This is really true, P. R. F. arrived by Helicopter. We assume that he " t o o k o f f " again safely since there is no announcement in B., M . and D . column. Capt. A . C. Nash, South Wales Borderers (1956, M . ) has returned to U . K . after 4 years in and around Arabia

and hopes to resume playing cricket which he has not done during his stay abroad. He had a little " loosen up " against the School i n July. A . F . Robinson (1962, L . ) , wrote i n M a y f r o m Gibraltar where he is working f o r a firm o f Unit Trust Agents and Insurance Brokers. He had just completed a nine months tour in Germany and says that he could be sent anywhere i n the world. His present sphere is visiting U . K . Forces wherever they may be. R. R. K a n (1932, W . ) visited the School i n M a y after being in Australia f o r 18 years. He now lives i n Banstead. M . D . E. Oram (1962, F.) has returned f r o m Greece, and after a serious illness is hoping to start work in the world o f A r t . A . C. Beglin (1963, L . ) has completed his third year at the British School o f Osteopathy, and has one more year to do, after which he hopes to set up in practice near his home at Cheam, Surrey. One o f his lecturers is Michael Tyrie (1954, F.). M . A . Lowry (1945, St. M . ) , lives i n Wellington, N . Z . , working at the Seismological Observatory. He has been over there for the last seven years and is married with two children. He sent some interesting information on earthquakes and the area in which he lives. I n giving a change o f address P. CoUenette (1940, M . ) , told us that he is working for the Geological Survey o f Malaysia in Sarawak. G. A . Acres (1925, St. M . ) is home this summer f r o m New Zealand. He lives in Levin and is a journalist. I t was nice to see him after some 35 years abroad and to show him how Sutton Valence has changed over the years. D . R. Yetton (1936, W . ) , is a chartered architect at the University o f Lusaka, Zambia. Since qualifying (one of his examiners was Prof. G. Q. Lay (1925, W.)), he has been working for the Anglo American Corporation—The Finance Company controlling a vast number of Mining operations ranging f r o m Diamonds and Gold, Coal, Copper, Lead and Zinc. He took part i n the building o f the five new O.F.S. Gold Mines, then went to Kitwe to help in the new and expanding Copper Mines. After this he went to the Broken H i l l Lead and Zinc Mine. Now he has been seconded f o r three years to the University o f Zambia as Project Manager. He says that this is a very challenging project which will eventually cost about £25,000,000. J. C. Allwood (1959, L . ) is Senior Designer for the Industrial Design F i r m working on the Ontario Provincial Government Pavilion f o r Expo 67. ( I t will be the fourth largest there, after Canada, U.S.S.R., and U.S.A., i n that

order.) He sent two magnificent photographs, f o r the O.S. exhibit, o f Niagara Falls taken by his wife. Since his retirement f r o m the R . N . four years ago, Surg. Cdr. J. C. Wyatt (1931, M . ) , has been Assistant Medical Oflicer o f Health i n the City o f Cape Town. His work entails the control o f infectious diseases, inspection of f o o d factories and the condemnation of f o o d unfit f o r human consumption. He is also responsible for the health o f the Fire Brigade and Traffic Police. P. J. Hills (1956, L . ) teUs us that he is completing (June) a Report to the Kaduna Plan—a town plan f o r the capital of N . Nigeria, sponsored by the U . K . Technical A i d Programme. He also took part i n the S. Hampshire Feasibility Study f o r Prof. Buchanan—the Outline o f a New City to Combine Southampton and Portsmouth. He says that he is still lecturing in Transport at Imperial College (in the time that is left over ! !). P. J. T. Herbert (1956, M . ) has completed his studies at Harvard and returned to Europe in June. He is going to work i n France and Germany followed by a year i n South Africa, after which he plans to return to U.S.A. J. C. Johnson (1956, W . ) is still i n the N o r t h Country selling perfumery in both industrial and cosmetic fields. He guarantees to make anything f r o m car exhaust gases to plastic upholstery smell better! He meets Richard Barber (1956, W . ) f r o m time to time in Leeds. Barber works f o r a firm speciahsing i n reinforced concrete and his rugby and weight training keep h i m fit. R. G. Spear (1965, C.) has spent the last year as an apprentice with A . E . I . , L t d . , six months at Rugby and three at Coventry. I n October he starts his studies at University College, London, and w i l l reside at Bentham Hall.

OLD SUTTONIANS AT UNIVERSITIES A . Ekhtiar (1962, M . ) is at Baylor University, Waco, Texas, U.S.A., studying " Petroleum Engineering." C. W . Campbell (1965, E.S.U., W . ) , Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire, U.S.A. D . G. Lovelock (1964, W . ) is at Manchester reading Electrical Engineering. I . Maddieson (1960, L.), London (School o f Oriental and African Languages), researching i n Linguistics f o r M.Phil, degree. R. V . Cant (1965, L . ) , University o f the West Indies, Jamaica, reading Geology and Kindred Subjects. D . R. Yetton (1936, W.), University o f Lusaka, Zambia, Architecture (Lecturer). page fifty-one

p. J. Hills (1956, L.), lecturing on Transport at Imperial College, London. M . G. L . Bugge (1962, F.) is working in the laboratory at Sydney University, New South Wales, and also taking a three-year course in Electronics.

BIRTHS FEARLESS.—On 18th March, 1965, at Rustington, Sussex, to Prudence, wife of Norman R. Pearless (1949) a daughter, Melanie Jane—a sister for Paul. WINTER.—On Saturday, 16th October, 1965, to Sally, wife of Rev. J. C. Winter (1956, L.), a daughter, Sarah Elizabeth. WRIGHT.—On 29th October, 1965, in Ciu-epipe, Mauritius, to Daniele, wife of A. C. Wright (1951), a daughter, Helen Chantel Madeleine.

GOODWIN.—On 29th June, 1966, to Jan, wife of K. C. Goodwin (1949, F.), a second daughter, Liesl Jane, a sister for Maria Ann and another niece for C, L. R. Hart (1951, W.).

MARRIAGES BLAXLAND—SUDDS.—On 4th September, 1965, at St. Andrew's Church, Kingsbury, N.W.9, Peter J. Blaxland (1960, W.), son of W. H . Blaxland (1925, W.), to Valerie Ann Sudds. TOWNER—MORLING.—On 4th September, 1965, John M . Towner (1957, M.) at Boughton Monchelsea Church to Nicola Derryl Morling. A. C. B. Lister (1958, F.) was best man, andT. C. Betts, M . J. Bartlett, W. E. EUis, P. R. Faulks and C. Ashby were also present.

ARMSTRONG.—In January, 1965, to C. N . Armstrong (1952) a son, Ian Rodney.

HERBERT—TORRANCE.—In early 1964, Peter J. T. Herbert (1956, M.) to Helen Katrina Watt Torrance.

HOBSON.—On 17th June, 1965, to Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Hobson (E.S.U., 1952, M.) a second son, Christopher Roger Williams.

JEFFREYS—COWDEN.—On 4th September, 1965, at St. Nicholas' Church, Chislehurst, James Richard Michael Jeffreys (1958, L.) to Judith Ann Cowden.

CHANCE.—On 27th February, 1966, to Anne (nee Chauderge), wife of R. D . Chance, master since 1960, a daughter, Helene Francoise.

PALMER—GEER.—On 11th September, 1965, at Cobham, Kent, Marcus Andrew Palmer (1959, L.) to Patricia Ann Geer.

LISTER.—On 12th January, 1966, to Susan (sister of J. Funnel (1953, M.)), wife of A. C. B. Lister(1958,F.), twin sons, Giles and Timothy.

SHAW—WORMALD.—On 10th April, 1965, C. R. G. Shaw (1955, W.) to Pauhne V. Wormald of Banstead, Surrey.

O'CONNELL.—On 4th June, 1965, in Ghana, to Miranda Jane (daughter of late A. Taylor, Master 1923-1948) and Sean O'Connell, a daughter, Sara Siobhan. HERBERT.—On 30th April, 1966, in Boston, Mass., U.S.A., to Helen Katrina, wife of P. T. J. Herbert (1956, M.), a daughter, Julia Frances Helen. BERTING.—To Anne (nee Hodgson) and Bryan S. Berting (1940, Lambe's), three sons, Patrick, Terence and Robin, during the last few years. PHILLIPS.—On 5th April, 1966, to Jennifer Mary (nee Jones), wife of A . I . Phillips, Master since 1965, a second daughter, Amanda Susan, a sister for Sarah Jane.

WILLCOX—BUCKNALL.—In Minehead, Somerset, on 10th August, 1963, W. H . T. Willcox (1958) to Rosemary Bucknall. TIPPLES—KERSHAW.—On 1st January, 1966, Bernard Sydney Tipples (1936) to Gillian Molly, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kershaw of Loose, Maidstone. CASE—OSBORN.—On 11th September, 1965, at North Hampton, New Hampshire, U.S.A., David K. Case (E.S.U., 1927, M.) to Page Osborn. POW—GLENN.—On 25th March, 1966, at the Parish Church of St. James, Christleton, Chester, Brian Richard Pow (1959, L.) to Constance Virginia Glenn.

JONES.—On 28th February, in Vancouver B.C., to Mrs. Glyn Jones, wife of G. L . Jones (1948, W.), a daughter, Susan Christina, a sister for Christopher.

BERTING—HODGSON.—In 1961, Bryan S. Berting (1940, L.) to Anne Hodgson of Cape Town, South Africa. The births of their three sons are recorded elsewhere. The Berting family is living in Vancouver Island B.C., Canada (Box 722).

JOHNSON.—On 17th December, 1965, at Macclesfield, Cheshire, to Sylvia, wife of John C. Johnson (1956, W.), a daughter, Sarah Louise.

BUTLER—IBBETSON.—On 23rd July, 1966, at St. John's Church, Sidcup, Terence A. S. Butler (1960, W.) to Elaine Anne Ibbetson.

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MACKENZIE—KENRICK.—On Saturday, 7th May, 1965, at St. Michaels, Chester Square, S.W.I, Nigel Andrew Mackenzie (1962, M.) to Susan Elaine, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. W. N . Kenrick, of Tankerton, Kent. JONES—STEWART.—On 16th October, 1965, at the Parish Church of Thorpe, St. Andrew, Episcopi, Norwich, Jeffrey Jones (1958, W.) to Barbara Stewart, S.R.N., of Thorpe St. Andrew, Norwich. LEWIS—BEARDSON.—On 19th February, 1966, at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Tad worth, Keith G. Lewis (1955, M.) to Elizabeth Beardson.

DEATHS We regret to record the following:— SPICE.—On Tuesday, 9th November, 1965, in Sutton Valence, after many years of illness, William Spice, late Head Gardener at the School. Bill Spice moved with his father to Sutton Valence in 1910 when Mr. Holdgate brought his family to Sutton Valence from Magdalen College School, Brackley. Mr. Spice (senior) was Head Gardener at Sutton Valence until Bill took over from him in the 1930's. In 1960 Bill retired and the post of Head Gardener went to Henry Spice. Bill's service to the School started in 1915 when he was apprenticed to his father. The general standard of the School Gardens over fifty-five years is a memorial to the Spice family and we are deeply grateful to them for all they did for the School. We offer our condolences to Mrs. Spice and her family in their loss. BOX.—On 17th November, 1965, at St. Thomas's Hospital, John Box (1956), aged 26 years. HASLEWOOD.—On Sunday, 13th February, in Bexhill, Vivian Charles Haslewood (1896, L.), at the age of 86. Mr. Haslewood was one of our few remaining Victorian O.S. He had always kept up his interest in the School. O.S. remember that his brother H . D. was President of O.S.A. and also a Governor of the School for many years. TYACK.—On 22nd February, 1966, John F. Tyack (1927, M.). GRANT.—On 4th March, 1966, at his home in Maidstone, Bernhard Shirley Henniker Grant (1903). Stamp collecting Old Suttonianswill probably not need to be told that Mr. Grant was one of the leading Philatelists in the country.

The following notice appeared in the Kent Messenger of 11th March, 1966:— GREAT LOSS TO PHILATELISTS

Philatelists throughout the country will be saddened to learn of the death of Mr. Bernhard Shirley Henniker Grant, of Lancet Lane, Loose, Maidstone. Mr. Grant, who was 78, was a Fellow of the Royal Philatelic Society, former president of the Kent Federation of Philatelic Societies and of the British Philatelic Association. He founded Maidstone and Mid-Kent Philatelic Society and was elected to the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists in 1940. He owned specialised collections of Falkland Islands and Iceland air mail stamps which won awards at the international philatelic exhibitions at Berlin, Vienna, New York, Paris and London. He was author of " The Postage Stamps of the Falkland Islands and Dependencies" and also wrote articles on philately for the Kent Messenger. REEVES.—On 31st March, 1966, after a long illness, Frederick Reeves, aged 77. He was porter in Lambe's, Founder's and the Kitchens for a number of years until ill-health forced his retirement in 1961. We are grateful for his help whilst he served the School. FRANCIS.—On Thursday, 5th May, 1966, in Linton Hospital, after many years' illness, William Francis, aged 66. A School porter for several years. D U VALL.—On 20th May, 1966, after a long illness. Claude St. George Du Vail (1926, M.). G A R D E N . - I n July, 1964, in Germany, Flight-Lt. L . E. Garden, R.A.F. (1941, W.), aged 43.

ORDINATIONS BARROW.—On Sunday, 26th September, 1965, by Mervyn, Lord Bishop of Southwark, Michael David Johnstone Barrow (1953, W.), was ordained Priest. WINTER.—On Trinity Sunday, 1966 (5th June), by Mervyn, Lord Bishop of Southwark, Jonathan G . Winter (1956, L.), was ordained Priest. NORWOOD.—On Trinity Sunday, 1966 (5th June), by the Lord Archbishop of Canterbury, Philip G. F. Norwood was ordained Priest. PKEFERMENT The Ven. D. Milmine (1939, W.) is now Archdeacon of Chile, Bolivia and Peru. The Rev. R. C. Luckraft (1937, F.) is Rector of Devonport, Devon. page

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CALLED TO THE BAR MICHAELMAS TERM, 1965 G . R. A . Argles (1956, F.), Middle Temple. T. Lumbard (1956 [E.S.U.]) has been since March, 1965, an Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Columbia.

OFFICIALS OF THE OLD SUTTONIANS ASSOCIATION President: A. F. Trustees:

S. COTTON

A. F. S. COTTON E . W . E . CHAPMAN

Chairman of Committee: Capt. H . R.N. (retd.) Hon. Secretary: R. G. Hon. Treasurer:

J. LEE, D.S.C, O.B.E

STUBBLEFIELD

I . N . WILCOCKSON

Hon. Keeper of Records:

W . H . BLAXLAND

OLD SUTTONIAN DINNER This and the Annual General Meeting were held at the Criterion Restaurant, Piccadilly Circus, on Thursday, 5th May, 1966. Captain H . J. Lee, D.S.C., C. B., O.B.E., R.N. (Retired) (1935, W.), was in the chair. His health was proposed by Grp.-Capt. J. Ellis, D . F.C. (1934, W.). Other speakers were the Head of the School (A. W. Dixon (M.)), the Headmaster and Capt. N . T. P. Cooper, C.B.E., R.N. (retd.), the retiring Bursar after twelve years hereâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;but his main work as far as O.S.A. is concerned was his efforts towards a successful " Appeal" on behalf of School projects generally. Next year's Chairman of Dinner (11th May, 1967), at the Criterion Restaurant, Piccadilly Circus, will be P. M . R. Booer (1943, M.).

OLD SUTTONIAN SUNDAY RUGBY GAMES O.S. Rugby players who would like to play in any of these games are asked to write to D . S. Prentice, 49 Norton Avenue, Surbiton, Surrey, without more ado giving brief details of their club, team, position, etc. Any local supporters will, of course, be most welcome. page

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OLD SUTTONIAN HOCKEY 1967 The matches against the School will take place on Saturday, 18th March, and the game against Cranbrook Lynxes at Sutton Valence on 19th March (3 p.m.). NO I N D I V I D U A L INVITATIONS WILL BE SENT Any O.S. wishing to take part is asked to write to P. S. W. Macllwaine at the School as early in the new year as possible.

OLD SUTTONIAN CROSS COUNTRY, 1967 It is hoped to raise an O.S. Side to run against the School on Saturday, February 18th, 1967. Any O.S. wishing to take part is asked to write to G. E. Benbow at the School, without waiting for a personal invitation. It is also hoped to run a few races or jump jumps with the School on next Summer's O.S. Day (1st July, 1967) when Cricket, Tennis and Swimming matches also take place. O.S. Athletes interested in taking part are asked to write for details later on.

OLD SUTTONIAN FIVES Some years ago when the School side played v. Jesters and/or R.F.A. these teams stayed overnight and played against O.S. on the following morning. These fixtures lapsed on account of the age of some O.S., and for other reasons. I f some young O.S. Fives players would like to revive these games it may well be possible since School Fives has been on the upgrade recently. Fives players who might like to take part are asked to write early to M . F. Beaman at the School. The Christmas Fives Match against the School will start after Chapel (11.00 a.m. approx.) on Sunday, 11th December, 1966. In addition to playing their usual match against the School this year, the O.S. played two other matches in the School courts. It is hoped that these matches, played on Sundays, will become a regular feature of the Lent term. Results:

v. School

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V. O.M.T.'s

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V. Old Dunstonians

Lost

OLD SUTTONIAN WEEKEND CHRISTMAS 1966

OLD SUTTONIANS OVERSEAS EXHIBIT AT SPEECH DAY, 1966

1. The Rugby Matches against various School XV's will be played on Saturday, 10th December, 1966, followed by Tea in the Refectory.

In replies to a circular letter to Overseas O.S. the following were good enough to reply to Rory Macdonald (L.) and W. E. de C. Lucy (F.) and their kindness made a good exhibit. The O.S.A. should be proud of the efforts of these two 6th Formers and also for the trouble taken by so many O.S. for this occasion.

2. The Annual Supper will be eaten at 7.00 p.m. 3. Fives against the School, after Chapel, Sunday 11th December (about 11.00 a.m.). O.S. wishing to take part, or attend, are asked to write to E. A. Craven at the School in order that suitable seating, etc., may be arranged. Players are asked to give information about their skill, weight, position on jBeld, club and the XV for which they usually play. This will be of help in arranging the teams. (Sounds like a census.) Carol Service this year will be at 3.00 p.m. on Sunday, 18th December and NOT during O.S. Weekend.

SUMMER 1967 The date of the Dance, O.S. Cricket, Tennis and Swimming for 1967 will be 8th July.

O.S. GOLFING SOCIETY Spring meeting at Ashford G.C. (Kent) on Sunday, 8th May. This year's meeting was a success. Twentyone O.S. played in the morning Stableford Competition which was won by J. C. Hardy (1960, W.), with 35 point, R. G. A. Craven (1960, W.) was second with 32 points, and then came B. A. Reynolds (1923, W.) with 31 points. In the afternoon the party was joined by five present Suttonians. The weather deteriorated and only three couples completed a four-ball competition against bogey. The winners were J. R. Tyley (1956, M.) and R. J. Martin (1941, M.) with 2 up, runners-up were A. J. Perkins (1955, M.) and J. D. Grafton (1933, M.) who were 1 down. Officers for 1966-7 are:â&#x20AC;&#x201D; President: R. F. Cockerill (1927, M.). Captain: L . W. Duncan (1923, W.). Hon Sec.: R. G. A. Craven (1960, W.). {Address: 17 Thamesfield Court, Russell Road, Shepperton, Middx.).

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The names of O.S. are (and we apologise for any accidental omissions): G. J. Wedgwood (1924, M.), P. Simmons (1936, M.), S. E. Kay (1906, F.), M . C. J. Coe (1920, W.), R. J. Burns (1941, M.), K . J. Clement (1961, C ) , W. L . Floyd (1960, M.), C. W. Campbell (1965, W.), S. Ladekarl (1953), J. S. Daniel (1903, F.), D. Garden (1941, W.), A. J. Kemp (1946, M.), G. P. Jacob (1945, M.), J. Bateman (1954, M.), G. T. Davies (1923, L . & W.), M . A . Lowry (1945, W.), J. M . Nairn (1939, M.), Ven. D. Milmine (1939, W.), D. W. Peach (1938, M.), R. M . Biggs (1954, M.), Prof. E. D. Mountain (1919, W.), A. M . C. Browne (1926, W.), P. Thorpe (1936, W.), Surg. Cdr. J. C. Wyatt (1931, M.), S. A . Fancy (1959, L.), Col. C. J. G. Meade (1940, M.). G. A. Acres (1925, M.), H . J. W. Taylor (1926, W.), G. B. Haywood (1911. L.), A. de C. Denny (1915, M.), A. Ekhtiar (1962, L.), J. C. Allwood (1959, L.). N.B.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;This is only about 25 per cent, of O.S. overseas, but perhaps some letters were delayed and arrived after 3rd June.

RESULTS OF UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 1966 W. M . Stobbs (St. Johns, Cambridge) was placed in Class n, Div. I , in the Physics Tripos. D. Murrells (University of E. Anglia), Class I I , Div. 2, in Biology. S. G. Lyne (Trinity, Cambridge), Class H I in Natural Sciences Tripos Pt. I . D. G. Horner (St. John's, Cambridge), Class I I , Div. 2, in the Law Tripos.

RUGGER FIXTURES 1966 Tonbridge Club Colts Cranbrook School London Scottish R.F.C. Hurstpierpoint College Caterham School Dover College Sevenoaks School Kent College St. Lawrence College King's School, Rochester Old Suttonians

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CONTEMPORARIES The Editor gratefully acknowledges the receipt of large numbers of Contemporaries, and regrets that it is impossible to mention them individually. He also thanks those who have contributed in any way to the production of this edition.

J. C. Lovelock (W.) will be the Editor of the next edition of THE SUTTONIAN.

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