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J. WALCH SONS PT?. LTO The Hutchins School Magazine Hobart, Tasmania Number 101 July, 1959

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CONTENTS

PAGE PAGE Visitor and Board of Management Matriculation Examination, 1958-59 12

School Officers 2 Salvete 13

Editorial 3 Valete 13

Chaplain's Notes 4 School Activities 14

Farewell—The Eleventh Headmaster 5 Beneath the Ivied Tower 20

Welcome—The Twelfth Headmaster 5 Combined Cadet Notes 23

W. H. Mason-Cox Memorial 6 Sports Notes 25

The Deputy Headmaster 7 House Notes 30

Obituary ------7 The Voice of the School 32

Exchanges 8 The Junior School Journal 38

Hutchins Families 9 War Memorial Appeal Fund, and Donors 40

The Parents' Association 10 Matriculation, 1962 41

Schools Board Examination, 1958-59 11 Old Boys' Notes 42

Registered at the G.P.O., Hobart, for transmission by Post as a Periodical VISITOR: The Bishop of Tasmania (the Right Reverend G. F. Cranswick, B.A., Th.D.)

THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT ILI

Chairman: G. E. Hodgson, Esq., B.Sc., B.E.

Brigadier E. M. Dollery, M.V.O., O.B.E., M.C., J.P. B. M. Lilley, Esq., B.A., B.Sc. Rev. Canon J . L. May, M.B.E., M.A., TILL. R. V. Bowden, Esq. C. A. S. Page, Esq., LL.B. N. H. Edwards, Esq. J. Bennetto, Esq.

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The Headmaster 12 SCHOOL OFFICERS, 1959

Captain of the School, and Senior Prefect: lflJISit1J; N. J . Edwards

Prefects: "Educate a child to be a man among men in a than one who is staunch in spirit and character; T. 0. Bayley J. G. T. Johnstone J. G. Rogers R. K. Brodribb R. I. Maxwell D. J . Salter universe that makes sense." and once a man, he is fitted to take his place in T. V. Burbury —Dorothy Sayers, Playwright and Novelist a world with other men. But if. he does not Sub-Prefects: "Educate a child to become a man." Dorothy recognise his brothers as "men," then he is P. N. Anderson J . C. Hay D. J . J . Hood Sayers did not mean man in the everyday sense. neglecting his Christian principles, and the C. J. S. Braminall G. G. Hiller S. W. Knott She meant a spiritual man—a man in mind and overall object of his education has failed. He spirit; a person of courage, sensibility and wis- is not the man he should be. Unfortunately, Captains of Games: dom; a person who is a Christian—who can up- there are people like that in the world today. Cricket: J G. Rogers Rowing: P. N. Anderson There are those who did not take the oppor- Football: T. 0. Bayley Swimming: S.W. Knott hold, in his character and bearing, the teachings Hockey: J. C. Hay of his Christian beliefs. tunities that Education offered them; those who left before the stamp of education had had time Combined Cadet Corps: Now let us apply that first half of the quota- to set; those who frittered away their time in Army: Air: tion to our School. Navy: useless pursuits. A/B J . R. D. Pooley W.O. iij.C. Hay Sgt. C. J . S. Brammall Sgt. G. Stevens Vivit post funera rirtus"—Character lives after Death. The very words of our motto are echoed But what of this 'universe that makes sense"? Magazine Staff: in those of Dorothy Sayers. The physical ap- A universe will not make sense to a person who Master-in-Charge: Mr. 0. H. Biggs pearance of a man is as nothing compared with is uneducated. The ignorant person is perplexed Editor: C. J . S. Brainmall his character, and it is the object of the by the comings and goings of the world we live Assistant Editor: G.T. C. Chapman Hutchins School to develop this concept. in; bewildered by the life around him. How- Committee: ever, the man, the fully educated person, has Hutchins aims at taking in the child and edu- M. J Hudson I. G. Salter learnt the strength and weakness of other men, S. C. Bennett . cating him up to the matriculation man—that, T. V. Burbury P. S. Kyle J. Sargent and the facts of the universe. He knows how surely, is one of the reasons for its existence. R. K. Davis I. J . A. McArthur A. G. Shott man behaves and thus he himself can step into G. McL. Millar F. C. Sticher The desire of every pupil passing beneath the G. G. Hiller the universe with other men, to help improve R. C. Hodgman shadow of the old stone tower, above that of the average way of life. Library Committee: being in the First Football Eighteen or the Master-in-Charge: Mr. J . K. Kerr Rowing Eight, should be to matriculate. Once Let us therefore keep this quotation of Librarian: G. G. Hiller qualified for Matriculation, the pupil leaves his Dorothy Sayers in mind. Let us put into prac- Committee: old School—but not as the child who entered. tice education as she sees it. The tradition of Instead, he is a man, endowed with the highest S. C. Bennett M. J . Hudson I. G. Salter this School, and many of its Old Boys who have G. T. C. Chapman I. J . McArthur possible standard of education any school could gone out into the world, have given us the lead. offer. He is a man with a key to the University, Those who are leaving Hutchins at the end of Form Captains: and thusa man with a key to a wider knowledge, this year will find themselves on the threshold Term II Term I Term II Term I to a sounder spirit, a stronger character. of the universe, as young "men," with a key to D. Bennison IV-P: B. Parker A. Morgan II-W: R.Woodhouse further knowledge. Those who have entered the II-J: R. B. Rose R. B. Rose V-G: P.Woods R. Stephenson Dorothy Sayers continued, 'a man among 111-H: W. Alexander W. Alexander V-K: J. Mason J. Mason men in a universe that makes sense." Once a lowest forms of the School at the beginning of III-T: J . 011iver J. 011iver VI-B: J.Turner J. Turner child has been educated to the status of man, this year should strive to achieve a universe IV-H: R. Fullerton L. M. Jones VI-G: R. Jones R. Jones he lacks' little. None could be better equipped that makes sense. U itRViIP.-- THE ELEVENTH HEADMASTE

IT will be appreciated that the sudden death of expressions has been something of what Hut- t so young and ardent a Headmaster as Mr. chins feels for them both. Mason-Cox was not only personally tragic, but 1 could have been disastrous to the School. It In this official notice The Hutchins School 1111111111!119!W. BM • • may have been disastrous if a beloved and ex- desires to record that Mr. Jones gave us leader- 0 perienced Headmaster had not been obtained ship in a time of great stress and that because 7 I immediately and providentially. In such unpre- of his energy, enthusiasm, patience and person- 7 cedented circumstances the very man came for- ality he achieved a great deal in a very short - ward, and as soon as the death of Mr. Mason- time. We regret his leaving but rejoice that his Chaplain: Rev. D. B. Clarke, M.A. : Cox was announced Mr. H. Vernon Jones tele- retirement will assure him health and long life. phoned the Chairman of the Board of Manage- We want Mrs. Jones to know that her gen- ment and offered his services to the School. erosity, while Mr. Jones attended to our prob- To come forward voluntarily from a planned lems, was appreciated; and we want them both to and happy retirement was a gesture typical of know how much we appreciated their presence, the generosity and practical Christianity of Mr. their work, their sacrifice and their kindness. Jones. To do so in doubtful health made the They have both made many friends and influ- AS in other fields, so much has happened in the to small people moving about during the ser- offer even more moving. It would require some enced many people. last half-year that it is hard to pick out items vice and we take it all as part of a family offer- of Mr. Jones' very aptly chosen poetry to for special mention, but few will forget the visit Finally, we want Mr. Jones to know that he ing. Communions are still at the Cathedral, describe the School's feelings. Something of has left us forever an inspiration of devotion, of Bishop Oman and the freshness with which and in the evening boys are encouraged to what was felt has been variously expressed in he spoke of the meaning of Christianity for him. of service and of achievement. While we say attend Evensong there, but their going is volun- the many farewells given to Mr. and Mrs. Jones "Au Revoir" and thank him most sincerely, we Many will recall the coaxing and goading of tary. For the Family Service at 9.45 new hymn by the Board, the Staff, the boys, the Parents, Mr. Brammall during the Lenten Collection assure him that at all times he will be an books have been ordered which will provide a the Old Boys and others. The total of all these expected and welcome guest at his 'Old School.' when the schools raised £200 for the Martyrs contrast from those used in the morning assem- Memorial School. The Mothering Sunday ser- blies; some two hundred copies of the Public vice was very well attended, and it was an in- School Hymn Book are on order from England. spiration to be able to hold it in the Cathedral. Another innovation has been a Sunday evening WELCOME - THE TWELFTH HEADMASTER On Ash Wednesday and Maundy Thursday Bible class at 8.15. We hope that more will come services were held in the Cathedral, and on along to this valuable session. GEOFFREY HERBERT NEWMAN, BSc., B.Ed. Anzac Day there was a service of Remembrance in the Assembly Hall. Finally, there are fifteen Confirmation candi- THE Hutchins School offers a sincerely warm position and after the most thorough investiga- dates preparing for their service of committal and confident welcome to Mr. G. H. Newman, tions, in which the advice was sought of leading Morning Prayers have followed more or less on July 19. Do pray for them. twelfth Headmaster of The Hutchins School members of the teaching profession, of other the same pattern as in the past, with a hymn in 113 years of exciting history. school boards, of individuals and of organisa- and thought for the day followed by short Mr. Newman comes to the School with much tions. These investigations, together with the prayers. We have considered the meaning of of the background and qualifications which are very high calibre of the final contestants for the the Lord's Prayer, the Bible picture of building traditional, but also brings as much that is new, position, including those from overseas, made it Christian character, and briefly looked at some stimulating and necessary. As a graduate of impossible to announce the appointment on of the basic doctrines of our Faith. "In nothing do men more nearly approach the gods than in doing good to their fellow Perth and Melbourne Universities, he is the first Speech Night, but the Board is convinced that The boarding house holds its main service men." Headmaster with a training in Science and Edu- in Mr. Newman it has found the right man to cation. Coupled with these academic qualifica- now in the morning at 9.45, and others are —Cicero administer the School, and trusts that he will welcome to attend if the time suits them or if tions he brings an administrative experience hold office for a very long period. they have not been in the habit of going else- "The foundation of every State is the educa- gained through service as the Principal Educa- tion Officer of the R.A.A.F. A quiet man, Mr. Newman will not make an where. It has been fine to see how whole families tion of its youth." immediate or spectacular impact. Indeed, he have turned up, and we are getting happily used —Diogenes The choice of Headmaster was made after cannot be expected to do so, because of the the receipt of some forty applications for the present conditions which demand a period of N. readjustment to provide the stability which cir- Councils' Association of Victoria, the Victorian THE DEPUTY HEADMASTER (Rev. D. B. Clarke,, M.A.) cumstances have denied us over the past two Secondary Schools Advisory Councils' Associa- years, and also because the present period is one tion, and other similar bodies. During this TO the newly created post of Deputy Head- ton Combe School in Bath, where, until leaving period he found time for games and represented of concDlidation involved with past develop- master and to the position of School Chaplain for Australia to take up his current position in the R.A.A.F. in inter-service Cricket, Tennis, ment. However,with the deliberate co-operation the Board of Management has appointed the January of this year, he also taught History, of pirents, friends, staff, Old Boys, boys and Hockey, Golf, Squash and Athletics. Rev. Dudley Barrington Clarke, M.A. (Can- Music and Mathematics. At Monkton Combe all others connected with the School, it is most Mr. Newman was married during 1941, and tab.). School Mr. Clarke was Officer Commanding the firmly believed that Hutchins is entering into a his wife is a B.A. in the University of W.A. and Royal Air Force Section (1951-58), Assistant period of great strength, progress and future an Associate of Trinity College, London Mr. Clarke was born on May 20, 1922, and attended the Royal Masonic School at Bushay, Housemaster 1955-58, and Secretary of the development. (piano). Mrs. Newman has the qualities to School Appeal Committee 1956-57. At the same assist him in his professional career, and she is where he was a Prefect, Head of a House, and The new Headmaster is a West Australian gained his Higher Certificate. Proceeding to time Mr. Clarke took a leading part in organ- and was at Scotch College in Perth from 1927 a charming young mother of five children to ising many of the school's extra curricular acti- whom the School extends a special welcome. Cambridge University as a History Scholar, he to 1933, being Head Prefect in 1933 additional graduated Master of Arts with honours and vities, including camping, sailing, skiing and to winning the Science and Mathematics Prize The family consists of Carolyn (15), Peter (13), climbing. He also produced the school play Barbara (8), Mark (4) and Deborah (3). then read Theology for two years at Ridley and being Captain of Cricket, Football, Tennis Hall. At the University he played Rugger, and assisted in the presentation of Gilbert and and Athletics. Further to this, he found time to Mr. and Mrs. Newman and their children will Cricket, Hockey and Water Polo for Emmanuel Sullivan operas. As a musician Mr. Clarke not matriculate, became Champion Athlete, School- live in the Headmaster's house at 60 Nelson College, and played for the University at only sings, but plays the piano, double bass and boy Tennis Champion of West Australia, Samp- Road, adjacent to the War Memorial Oval, and Hockey. viola. son Prizewinner for Scholarship and Athletics, to them all the Hutchins School and its friends It can be seen that Mr. Clarke is a man of and edit the School Magazine. His industry and offer a very warm welcome, every good wish for During World War II he served as an ambu- lance driver in London, 1940-41, and as a pilot wide interests and many accomplishments, and application were obviously evident early. a long and successful career and a sincere pro- to him the School and all connected with it mise of help and co-operation. with the Royal Air Force from 1941-46 he saw From 1934 to 1938 he attended the University service in England, Canada and India. In 1950 extend a very sincere welcome. of West Australia, taking his B.Sc. degree and Mr. Clarke was appointed Chaplain of Monk- playing for the University in his games, for which he received colours for Cricket, Hockey, Tennis and Athletics. During this time and up to the outbreak of war he taught at his old OBITUARY school, becoming a Resident Housemaster and PROFESSOR EMERITUS CHARLES STANLEY KING, M.C., M.A. (Oxon.) Assistant Sportsmaster and teaching English, -S Mathematics, Physics, Applied Mathematics, MRS. MASON-COX asked at the time of her WE regret to record the sudden death of one lege, Oxford, as M.A., with Honours in Modern Agricultural and General Science. husband's death that in lieu of flowers dona- of our distinguished Old Boys in the person of History. Whilst at Corpus he rowed for his On September 7, 1939, he joined the R.A.A.F. tions might go to a fund to establish a scholar- Charles Stanley King (1901, 1582) at his home College, and had joined King Edward's Horse, and saw service in Australia and the Pacific area ship or prize at the School. The response to this at Montagu Bay on April 26. He was aged 69. a volunteer regiment formed from overseas men as an education officer. After the war he elected sound idea was magnificent, and a sum of nearly Born at Hobart, he entered the School at the resident in England. to stay in the R.A.A.F. and became a Wing £800 was the result. age of ten, won the Junior and Senior New- On the outbreak of war he at once volun- Commander and the Principal Education Officer Trustees were then nominated to administer castle and a Junior Public Scholarship, and was teered for active service, and the members of in June, 1956. In this position he controlled the this and to decide on the form of the memorial. prominent in sport, being a particularly good King Edward's Horse were eventually commis- administration of the R.A.A.F. education service Their decisions are, very briefly, as follows: runner. Owing to certain subjects he required sioned as officers in Kitchener's Army. Charles and maintained liaison with Australia, U.S.A., The Board of Management will be asked to for matriculation being unavailable at Hutchins, chose the Royal Field Artillery, and in 1915 he Canadian and N.Z. service education, as well as accept an Entrance Scholarship to the Senior he transferred to Queen's College in 1907, won the M.C. for his work as a Forward Obser- with Australian and overseas universities, edu- School for the full period of this education. where, under special tuition from A. A. vation Officer at the Battle of Loos. He was also cation departments and scientific organisations. The value will be at least £56 per annum. Apart Stephens, he gained a Senior Public Scholar- mentioned in dispatches. He was twice wounded, He has served as a member of the Common- from scholastic qualifications, character, leader- ship to the University and won the prize for and on the second occasion, at the Battle of wealth Reconstruction Training Scheme, the ship and sportsmanship will be important. The Greek. Messines in 1917, he was so severely injured Korea and Malaya Training Schemes, Services first award will be made this year for 1960. He commenced his B.A. course there in 1908, that he spent a year in hospital and was spared Educational Co-ordination Committee, Services The Trustees at the time are two family rep. at the same time acting as an assistant master at further front-line duty. Resettlement Policy Committee, and many resentatives (Mrs. Mason-Cox and Mr. K. J. Queen's, and in 1911 he gained his degree and On his return to Hobart he joined the School others. Binns) and two School representatives, the was chosen as the Rhodes Scholar for that year, staff for a brief period prior to accepting the He also was a member of the Upwey High Chairman of the Board (Mr. G. E. Hodgson) the second Old Boy to receive this distinction. offer of a Lectureship in Economics and His- School Advisory Council, the State Schools and the Bursar (Mr. L. H. R. Griffiths). In 1914 he graduated from Corpus Christi Col- tory at the University in 1921. He was made an Associate Professor in 1933, and when the Chair of History was established in 1935 he be- came its first occupant with the status of Pro- No. 5: THE REX FAMILY fessor. This position he occupied until his retire- We acknowledge receipt of the following ment in magazines since December, 1958, and apologise 1956, after 36 years service during IN this issue we present the record of another serve as a memorial to Major Charles Harvey which he had also been Dean of the Faculty of if any have been inadvertently omitted: family with over a century's connection with the Rex, who died in 1942. Arts, Chairman of the Professorial Board, Tasmania: Church of England Grammar School, covering four generations. Member of the Council, and Acting Vice. A well-known Old Boy in the person of Alan School, Launceston (2); The Friends' School, The founder of the Rex family in Tasmania Chancellor. In 1957 he was created Professor Hobart; Launceston State High School; Hobart John Richmond Miller is a grandson of Robert Emeritus for his services to the University. State High School. was a farmer named George Rex, of Ryton in Richmond Rex on the distaff side of the family. Yorkshire, who arrived in the colony in 1834 Alan entered the School in 1907. He rose to be Charles was a first-class cricketer and foot- with the promise of a grant of farming land on Victoria: Scotch College, Hawthorn; Mel- Managing Director of A. J. Miller and Maund, bailer. He played in "A" grade cricket for bourne Church of England Grammar School; the eastern shore of the River Derwent. many years and his captaincy of the New Town Wholesale Chemists, and was President of the Trinity Grammar School, Kew; Geelong Col- He must have been a man of rather odd H.S.O.B.A. for the Centenary Year in 1946. Cricket Club was notable for the number of lege; Mentone Grammar School; Wesley times his team carried off the premiership of the temperament, because on his arrival he hired a Following are notes on the Rexs at Hutchins: College, Prahran; Albury Grammar School; rowing boat, rowed to the eastern shore, spent South. In football he excelled on the wing, Geelong Grammar School; Ballarat College; playing a fast and clever game for both Univer- the day walking about the district, and on his George Woodcock (year of entry, 1853; No. on Roll, Queen's Church of England Girls' Grammar return to Hobart Town in the evening made 223)—Son of George; Master Printer; Chief of sity and Lefroy, at times playing for both these School, Ballarat; Melbourne Church of Eng- Hobart Volunteer Fire Brigade, and many are the teams on the one day. the announcement that the eastern shore would stories told about him in this capacity, in which he land Girls' Grammar School. never be any good for farming. He then sat was known throughout the town as "Fireman He maintained a life-long interest in the down and virtually never worked again before George"; great supporter of St. David's Cathedral; New South Wales: Sydney Church of Eng- died 1915, in his seventies. School, and was a member of the Board of land Grammar School (2); The Armidale his death in 1858. Management 1942-47. Robert Richmond (1853, 224)—Son of George; Ship School; Barker College, Hornsby; Sydney His wife died in 1835, and in 1837 he married Chandler; on leaving school he joined the firm of His funeral took place at the Crematorium Grammar School; The King's School, Parra- his second wife, Sarah Richmond, who set up Captain John Austin, Ship Chandlers, in Morrison on April 28, where a large number attended to matta (2); Newington College, Stanmore; St. in business at their home in Liverpool Street as Street, and rose to be Manager; on Captain Austin's pay him their last respects. The School was Joseph's College, Hunter's Hill. retirement in 1867, Robert, with the financial help proprietress of an Estate and Employment of the Macgregor family, bought him out and set strongly represented by the Chairman of the Queensland: Southport School. Agency, specialising in the rehabilitation of himself up as Robt. R. Rex, Ship Chandler, from Board, the Headmaster and members of the freed male and female convicts. which he retired in 1929, at the age of 88; Warden Staff, and the Prefects, and there were also South Australia: Prince Alfred College, Ade- of Hobart Marine Board; Royal Hobart Regatta many friends from the University, Queen's Col- laide; Scotch College, Mitcham. Sarah and George had three sons—Henry, Committee; Vice-President of H.S.O.B.A.; one of lege Old Boys, and other organisations. The George and Robert. The two younger sons were his boasts was that he had sat on the foundation West Australia: Guildford Grammar School; the first Rexs to attend the School, and they stone of the School on the day it was laid (August service was conducted by our former School 31, 1847); died 1936, at the age of 95. Chaplain, the Rev. Charles Brammall, a very The Hale School, Perth; Scotch College, Clare- and their descendants constitute the family at mont. Ernest Richmond (1881, 1028)—Son of George old friend of the King family, who, in a striking Hutchins, two being pupils at the present time. Woodcock; Manager; moved to Ballarat goldfields It is interesting to note that both Lindsay David and moving tribute, said that Charles King Overseas:. St. Thomas' College, Colombo; on leaving school, and thence to Coolgardie, by would be remembered as a Christian gentleman and Charles Robert Richmond entered in 1953, camel train from Perth on the opening of that field; St. Thomas' Preparatory School, Colombo; exactly 100 years after their great-grandfather there he became Manager of the Transport Trading and a man of universal charm. "He represented Prince of Wales School, Nairobi, Kenya; John Robert Richmond, who was enrolled in 1853. and Agency Co., and later he successively managed a kind of old-world courtesy so precious and McGlashan College, Dunedin, N.Z.; Ridley the Castlemain Brewery and the W.A. Glass Manu- so fast disappearing. His outlook was a very College, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada; Special mention should be made of Robert facturing Co. in Perth; died 1952, aged 80. human one - he recognised the importance of Sultan Abdul Hamid College, Alor Star, Richmond Rex, the founder of the old and well- Cyril Gracie (1883, 1097)—Son of George Wood- the individual personality. We thank God for Kedah. known firm of R. R. Rex and Son Pry. Ltd., cock; Solicitor in the firm of Dobson, Mitchell and his contribution to the world of intellect and of Allport; later combined the position of Municipal Ship Chandlers, whose premises in Morrison Clerk with a private practice at New Norfolk, where culture," he said. Following the Committal, Street have been a feature of the Hobart water- he was a J.P. and gave much public service; died the Returned Soldiers Service was read by front for a hundred years. He lived to the ripe 1929. Brigadier Dollery, a life-long friend, conclud- old age of 95. One of his nephews, Raymond, Raymond David (1885, 1135)—Son of George Wood- ing with the "Last Post." "The atom stands ready to become man's bids fair to rival him in longevity, as, at 86, he cock; at an early age settled in Mossman, North Queensland, as a Sugar Cane Grower; he took a Our deepest sympathy is extended Mrs. King, obedient, tireless servant, if man will only allow is still hale and hearty. great interest in municipal affairs, and for 43 years it. The atom is neither moral nor immoral; only well loved by us all as a member of our teach- Seven members of the family served in the was Chairman of the Shire Council; is a J.P.; now ing staff, her son Nigel (also an Old Boy) and man's choice can make it good or evil." regarded as the "King" of the town, with streets, Forces, of whom two paid the Supreme Sacrifice. scenic spots and a theatre, etc., named after him; daughter Janet. —President Eisenhower The Harvey Rex Memorial Prizes for Cadets aged 86, and a member of the "Eighty Club."

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Percival Hugh (1890, 1337)—Son of George Wood- Lindsay David (1953, 4351)—Son of Max Pountney cock; enlisted in 1914, was in the landing at Anzac Richmond; Engineer; Sir Richard Harris Memorial SCHOOLS BOARD EXAMINATION, 1958-59 and was killed in action on Gallipoli in 1915. Trophy; Cross-Country team; Harvey Rex Memorial (Ordinary and Supplementary) Robert Richmond 11—Son of Robert Richmond; Prize; Commonwealth Scholarship; at present Cadet Farmer; entered King's School in 1893, and finished Engineer in H.E.C. at Queen's College; following a term at sea as Charles Robert Richmond (1953, 4532)—Son of Guy .4 apprentice in sail, he attended Hawkesbury Agricul- a 0 tural College; farmed at Campania and later joined Watchorn Richmond; still at school. f. X- a Public Health Department; died 1948. Robert Maxwell (1959, 4882)—Son of Max Pountney ; a a 0o . 0 0 John Richmond (1916, 2153)—Son of Charles and Richmond. La Lt U U grandson of Robert Richmond; Solicitor; Prefect; Cricket; Football; won John Cameron Scholarship; (We are indebted to Guy Rex for supplying the Bennett, S. C------9 C P C P P L graduated LL.B., University of Tasmania; Judges' above details of his family.—Ed.) Associate; Police Magistrate; Registrar of Supreme Burton, J. W------9 p p p p P P Court; at present partner in legal firm of Douglas and Collins, Launceston; World War II Captain, Chapman, G. T. C. ------10 C P P P P P 6 Fd. Regt.; former Consul for Sweden in Tas- mania; President H.S,O.B.A.; present Chairman of Edwards, B. T------9 P P P P C L Northern Tasmanian Football Association. Guy Watchorn Richmond (1919, 2349) —Son of The ParentstAssociation Elliss, B. W------10 p p p p p p p Charles and grandson of Robert Richmond; Manag- ing Director, R. R. Rex and Son Pty. Ltd.; Football; AT the Annual Meeting held in March, we had Frankcomb, T. A------9 p p p p C P Dux of the Junior School; Pedder Scholarship; Sir a fair representation of members and numerous Richard Dry Exhibition; former State Commissioner Johnstone, J G. T------8 p P P p P for Sea Scouts, and member H.S.O.B.A. Committee; apologies were received. . present Chairman of Board of Queen Alexandra On behalf of the Association a presentation Jones, R. E------8 P P P P P P Hospital; World War II, Sub-Lieut. Naval Auxi- was made to Mr. H. Vernon Jones, of a silver liary Patrol. salver with our best wishes for the future. Lane, R. H------9 p p p p L P p Kenneth Edward (1919, 2318)—Son of Cyril Graci; The following Executive Committee was Medical Practitioner; Prefect; Football, Tennis, Lincolne, P. H. 8 P p P P P Swimming; graduated in medicine at University of elected: President, Mr. H. Edwards; Vice-Pre- sidents, Messrs. G. T. Colebatch and A. Salter; Melbourne and has practised there ever since; Munro, R. A. ------10 P P C C C P World War II, R.A.A.F., Wing Commander. Hon. Treasurer, Mr. R. A. Terry; Hon. Secre- tary, Mrs. L. N. Partington; Committee Mem- Charles Harvey (1923, 2613)—Son of Charles and Reynolds, R. A. J------10 P P L C C P P bers: Mesdames A. S. Perry, D. J . Clark, C. grandson of Robert Richmond; Prefect; Soccer; D. Connor, P. Batchelor, W. A. Perkins, Messrs. Rogers, J G------11 P P C C C P P H. Harvey Scholarship; joined firm of R. R. Rex . D. Paifreyman, C. E. Stephenson, L. Richard- and Son; World War II, Artillery Major; died 1942 Salter, I. G------7 P P P pp whilst in the Army; in 1944 the Harvey Rex Memo- son, 0. McCord, H. Lewis; Sub-Primary Repre-

rial Prize for Cadets was established in his memory. sentative, Mrs. R. J . Hudson; Junior School Representative, Mr. G. T. Wilkinson. Terry, T. N------8 P p P L P L P Max Pountney Richmond (1924, 2667) —Son of Robert Richmond II; Banker; Manager of Hobart Mrs. D. J. Clark is our School Fair Organiser Turner, R. W. L------10 P P L C p p P for this year, and if any parent wishes to know Savings Bank at Wynyard, Huonville and New Nor- P folk successively; at present with H.E.C.; first Sec- what stall her son's Form is supporting, Mrs. Wilson, F. H------9 P P P p P Clark's telephone number is 5-1136. retary and joint founder of Derwent Valley Branch Wilson, P. H------8 C P C L PP H.S.O.B.A.; World War II, V.D.C. The only social function so far this year has Ian Pountney Richmond (1939, 3502)—Son of Robert been a series of cheese and wine tasting evenings Young, R. W. F------8 P P P L P Richmond II; Mercer; Football and Cricket; joined held in conjunction with the Old Boys' Associa- Hobart Savings Bank; World War II, R.A.N., and tion and organised by Mrs. A. S. Perry and Mr. was present at Japanese surrender in Tókio Bay; at R.W.Vincent. These have brought a nice profit BURSARIES EXAMINATIONS present conducting own business as a Mercer in which has been shared by both Associations. New South Wales. As a result of the State Bursaries Examinations conducted at the end of 1958, the following Two dates to be remembered are August 4 boys secured awards: Geoffrey Richmond (1947, 3990)—Son of John Rich- (the Mannequin Parade at Wrest Point) and Junior Country: J. Upcher. mond; left when his father moved to Launceston, August 27 (the day of the School Fair). and is at present a pupil at Launceston Grammar, Senior City: R. A. J. Reynolds. where he shines as a middle distance runner. V.M.P. Senior Country: T. V. Burbury.

12 13 MATRICULATION EXAMINATION, 1958-59 SALVETE Facey, P. L. (Vb), Feb. '56-Dec. '58. (Ordinary and Supplementary) Ferguson, D. R. (VI), Sept. '48-Dec. '58. Montrose: Smith, C. Fooks, C. R. (Vb), Feb. '47-Dec. '58. Prep. Ill: Doering, M. W. -a Fricke, J. D. (VI), Sept. '47-Dec. '58. t bo Prep. IV: Hallett, W. G. 0 Grant, J. F. (VI), Feb. '47-Dec. '58. -0 Prep. VI: Webber, A. < 1 o () Griggs, J. M. (Prep. I), Nov. '57-Dec. '58. II-J: Watkin, J L. Anderson, P. N H . Howes, R. P. (Va), Feb. '55-Dec. '58. 1956: III-T: Windsor, R. J. Bayley, T. 0 H L H Under 14 Football, Athletics Colours; Ath- VI-G: Raja Ram. ietics Colours 1957. Bramrnall, C. J S ------(M) H H H . Johnston, P. T. (VI), Sept. '50-Dec. '58. 1956: Burbury, T. V------(M) C H H H Second Crew. 1957: First XVIII, Football Casson-Medhurst, G. P. L Colours, Athletics Colours. 1958: First Crew, Clark, H. D ------(M) H H H Athletics Team. Davis, S. L------(M) H H H H Anderson, D. R. (Va), Feb. '55 -Dec. '58. Jordan, M. J. S. (Prep. VI-m), May '53-Dec. 1956: First XI. 1957: Member of winning '58. Downie, F. A. L H L H A.T.C. Rifle Team, Cricket Colours. Kellett, R. N., Feb. '55-Dec. '58. Edwards, N. J------(M) H C H Bayne, A. D. (Va), Feb. '57-Dec. '58. Kelly, D. M. (Ila), Sept. '50-Dec. '58. Ferguson, D. R------(M) H L H C Benson, R. B. (Kindergarten), Feb.-Dec. '58. Lindsay, M. J. (Prep. VI-W), Feb.'53-Dec.'58. Fricke, J . D ------(M) C C H C C Brady, R. R. (Prep. VI-w), Sept. '52-Dec. '58. Linnell, C. 0. (Vb), Feb. '55-Dec. '58. Gibson, G. C H L Brasher, R. B. (Vb), Feb. '56-Dec. '58. Long, C. A. (Vb), Feb.'54-Dec.'58. Grant, J. F. McI H C Brown, P. T. (VI), left Dec. '58. 1956: First Lovibond, P. C. (Kindergarten), Sept. '57- Hiller, G. G ------(M) C H L H XI. 1957: Cricket Colours. 1958: First XI, Dec. '58. Hood, D. J H L First XVIII, House Senior. . J Maltman, P. J . J. (lIla), Feb. '57-Dec. '58. Johnstone, P. T. M Burton, J. W. (VI), Feb. '50-Dec. '58. L L Manning, J S. (Pre. IV), Feb. '57-Dec. '58. Cowles, C. A. (Va), Feb. '55-Dec. '58. . Jones, G. D H C H Martin, R. G. (VI), Oct. '46-Dec. '58. 1956: Kyle, P. S------H C H Cowling, R. C., Apr. '57-Dec. '58. Cross-Country Team, Second XVIII. 1957: Martin, R. G. H L H L Calvert, B. J . (Vb), Feb, '55-Dec. '58. 1956: Cross-Country Team and Colours, Athletics Under 14 Football. Colours. 1958.: Athletics Team. Maxwell, R. I L Casson.Medhurst, G. P. (VI), Feb. '57-Dec. Parker, F. S. M------(M) L H H Middleton, T. (Prep. VI-m), Sept. '52 - Dec. H '58. '58. Salisbury, W. R. P L L Clark, H. D. (VI), May '47-Dec. '58. Morgan, R. S. (IVa), Feb. '54-Dec. '58. Salter, D. J. H H L Clifford, R. F. (Vb), Feb. '55-Dec. '58. 1957: Morrisby, R. F. (lIb), Feb. '57-Dec. '58. Sharman, H. D. N------(M) H H L H Swimming Cap. Neave, B. T. (Vb), Feb. '56-Dec. '58. Stump, G. T L L Connor, R. I., Feb. '55-Dec. '58. 1958: Merit 011iver, K. A. (Va), Feb. '54-Dec. '58. 1956: Turner, J . G ------L L Prize. Athletics Colours. 1957: First XVIII, Foot- Verrell, R. S. ------(M) H H H Drysdale, R. F. (IVa), Feb.'56-Dec.'58. 1957: ball Colours. Cross-Country Team. 1958: Captain of Ward, R. C. ------(M) H H H L O'Meagher, G. P. (Va), Feb. '51 - Dec. '58. Cross-Country Team, Southern Combined 1956: Swimming Team. Woodward, D. R H L H Athletics Team. Palmer, B. H. (Va), Feb. '55-Dec. '58. Davis, S. L. (VI), Feb. '49-Dec. '58. University Entrance Scholarship: J. D. Fricke (fourth place). Parker, E. S. M. (VI), Feb. '54-Dec. '58. The Sir Richard Dry Exhibition for Mathematics: J D. Fricke (third place). Downie, B. A. (VI), Feb. '55-Dec. '58. 1957: . Rowing Colours and Cap. 1958: Cross- Pearce, D. H. (lIb), Feb. '55-Dec. '58. Commonwealth Scholarships: C. J . S. Brammall, T. V. Burbury, N. J . Edwards, D. R. Ferguson, Country team, Prefect. Pitchford, K. M. (Prep. II), Feb. '57-May '58. J. D. Fricke, G. G. Hiller, E. S. M. Parker, R. S. Verrell, R. C. Ward. Elliss, B. W. (Va), Feb. '47-Dec. '58. (Continued on page 37)

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people were settling down, the tents were at- tacked by mobs of 3ft. high Tasmanian devils. Photo by D. G. Jones THE first hike for the year was held on the One member went beserk (??) as a result, and View of Cathedral Rock, South of Mount Wellington long week-end of the first term, commencing on another disappeared right down his sleeping Saturday, February 28. The object of the party bag (he stayed there till breakfast next morn- was to follow the North-West Bay River around ing!). reaching the summit looked remote; and they The next hike arranged by the Walking and the back of Mount Wellington. The following day the group followed the were. We didn't. Mountaineering Club was held in the Lake St. The group took the Fern Tree 'bus to the river up, the track having been left behind. Clair-Cradle Mountain Reserve, and occupied terminus and set off along the old tramway After an hour's walk Wellington Falls were en- After a good start we arrived in Dover ahead the first eight days of the May holidays. Be- track, which curves around the hills above the countered. The correct way around them was of schedule at eleven o'clock. The party of cause of the trying and difficult conditions river and ends, after about five miles, at the missed and the party had to climb one of the seven then set out for the beginning of the which were to be experienced, the party was river itself. It was decided to pitch the tents on nearby cliffs. Pushing through extremely thick Walking Club Track at the River Esperance, limited entirely to senior boys. The members the end of the track. Great difficulty was expe- scrub, they found the river again and followed arriving at 1.45 p.m. From there we followed were Peter Wilson, Thomas Terry, Richard rienced in doing this, as the ground was mostly it up to ctThark Hut." Unfortunately, it was what we thought was the Walking Club Track, Jones and Ian Salter, whilst Gary Jones was rock. occupied and tents had to be used again. deep into the myrtle forest, from where we appointed leader. could not see the surrounding countryside. By That afternoon the party set out to climb On Monday morning a thick fog covered the nightfall we were all alarmed by the absence of The party was taken to Derwent Bridge, 105 Cathedral Rock, on the other side of the river. landscape, but as soon as it lifted the party set water (in this wet, rain forest) and the hut in miles from Hobart, by 'bus. The first night was A long chute of loose rubble appeared to pro- out on its last lap. After about an hour the Pin- spent in one of the comfortable ranger's huts, nacle was reached, and another half-hour later which we were supposed to camp. As we later vide an easy way. It proved the opposite, how- realised, we had followed a surveyor's track, situated at Cynthia Bay, three miles from Der. the "Springs" was being extremely well pat- ever. Half-way up, one of the leading members which led us about ninety degrees in the wrong went Bridge. dislodged a rock. For the next five minutes the ronised. direction; so we camped in the bush. It was fun, The following day the hike began in earnest. rest of the party disappeared under a cloud of Although the goal was not reached, the trip really, as it was a perfect night and we all slept Shouldering packs of fifty pounds each, the flying stones and dust. They were later discerned organised by Mr. Kerr to Adamson's Peak was round the fire for warmth. The next day, after party set out for their goal, Narcissus Hut, clinging to remnants of nearby trees. This rather a success, and a great deal of experience was realising our mistake, we followed the circular which is 17 miles from Cynthia Bay. The greater dampened the spirits of the party, and they gained. track back to the river, from whence we hitch- part of the trip was relatively easy; but the last carefully retraced their steps to the camp. The peak is approximately twenty miles to hiked home. Although we did not reach the five or six miles were difficult, with members of After a good bush-cooked meal, the group the south-west of Dover, through supposedly peak, we all considered it was a most enjoyable the party having to traverse sections of deep decided to retire for the night. However, it did wet rain forests. Viewed from Dover, the peak trip, and we are going back for another try in mud, with conditions complicated still further not prove as peaceful as it might have. Just as is an awe-inspiring sight and the chances of the very near future. by the presence of fallen lodgs and earth slides. 17 16

The first two to arrive at Narcissus Hut (Gary while Mr. Clark (in whose rooms many of the thank Jock Campbell and his very efficient weight of ther packs (down now to about 25 meetings have been held) has been unanimously Jones and Thomas Terry) took about 4 hours backstage staff, and the high standard of each pounds) and the muddy condition of the vast elected as Patron. of the sets. It is to be hoped that, now we have for the trip. When the others arrived they were button-grass bog which they had to cross. The first action of the committee was to decide been allotted our own room for storing all our welcomed by a cheery fire and cups of hot soup. The remaining three in the party returned by After a vitamin-packed meal, five very weary that, since we were starting more or less from costumes and properties, this standard will be the Lake Track; the first of this group to reach scratch, it would be a good idea to hold the maintained, if not bettered, in future. hikers retired to their respective bunks. A few the ranger's cottage took 3 hours. minutes later, however, the still air was shattered House Play Competition first, instead of at the Having thus well begun, we look forward with by a deep, rumbling snore (very much akin to On the whole, the hike was a great success end of the second term as usual, as a form of some confidence to the advent of the big event the sound of thunder), which signified to the and all the party thoroughly enjoyed them- preparation for the bigger event of the School of the year—our production of Arnold Ridley's party that one of them at least was in the em- selves. The trip was especially beneficial to production, and also with regard to possibilities "The Ghost Train," hoping to maintain with brace of Morpheus. A boot aimed in the dark Richard Jones, who had lost fourteen pounds in for casting in the main play. straight plays the tradition left to us by the settled matters, and the party slept until seven weight by the time he arrived home. For School House, John Brammall produced operas of previous years. o'clock the next morning. Unfortunately, it was There are several trips arranged for the club "Thread o' Scarlet, by J . J. Bell, with the fol- discovered that the track which led to the north in the offing, the most imminent of which is the lowing cast: LITERARY AND DEBATING SOCIETY was under water, thus making a trip to Pine second try at Adamson's Peak. Having gained Village tradesmen: Migsworth, Gary Jones; The Debating year opened with the Society Valley impossible, and meant that the group was the experience of failure, we hope to be able to Smith, Timothy Burbury; Butters, John Brain- holding its annual general meeting. It was held confined to Narcissus Hut, which was now made reach our goal. Another trip for ten members mall. Landlord, Tony Burbury. Breen (odd in the War Memorial Library on the afternoon the base for a series of day trips to nearby will be through from Copping to Orford, via job man) ,Tim Bayley. A traveller, Philip Kyle. of April 7, with last year's sole remaining Vice. places of interest. the Youth Hostels. This will take four to five Stephens, under the double producership of President in the chair. At the meeting the fol- days and should prove a very interesting hike. Geoffrey Hiller and Geoff. Miller, roped the lowing officers were elected for 1959: For the rest of the day, the party continued Having had three good trips already this year, the process of "drying-out" and making the hut following into their performance of Eden Phil- Patron: Rev. S. C. Brammall with many others ahead of us, it is obvious that pot's "The Green Bedroom": as comfortable as possible. That night, however, the Walking Club is going to be a very popular Vice-Patrons: Mr. G. Blackwood, Rev. D. B. Clarke, Richard Jones began to doubt his wisdom in and strong activity of the School. Mortals: The Hon. Reginald Smith, G. Hiller; Mr. J. Driscoll, Mr. E. Heyward choosing one of the lower bunks to sleep in, for Alfred Basset, G. Millar. President: Mr. T. V. Burbury Tom Terry, the person who slept in the bunk HUTCHINS SCHOOL DRAMATIC Spectres: Gerald, Third Earl Fitzdoodle, R. Vice-Presidents: Mr. I. J. McArthur, Mr. R. C. above, proved a constant source of irritation to Hodgman, Mr. G. C. Gibson him: every time Tom moved, a shower of straw, SOCIETY Turner; Don Pedro de Parambo, S. Bennett; Ann, L. Batchelor. Hon. Secretary: Mr. C. J. S. Brammall dirt and various small creatures descended upon THE many changes we have already seen in the the angry person below. "The Monkey's Paw," by W. W. Jacobs, pro- The possibility of more debates—especially various parts of the School this year have cer- duced by Ian Salter, involved, apart from Jamie inter-school ones—was discussed. For the next three days the cheery band made tainly taken place in the dramatic side, too. The Lewis, who made various noises backstage, a cast principal change is, of course, that for the first On Thursday, June 25, a committee meeting many day trips, including a walk to Lake Marion consisting of: was held during the dinner hour, and several via Nichols Hut, a distance of about six or time in some five years the main School produc- tion will be a straight play instead of the Mr. White, Rodger Hodgman. Mrs. White, tentative dates have been fixed for the forth- seven miles. The photographers were constantly Peter Reynolds. Herbert, Graham Stevens. coming House Competitions. taking pictures of landmarks like Mt. Ida, Mt. musical production of the last few years. I say "will be" because, again for the first time in Sergeant-Major Morris, Ian McKay. Mr. Sam- The evening of Friday, June 5, saw a small Olympus, Mt. Cuvier, The Guardians, etc. By son, Rodney Reynolds. the end of the trip over a hundred colour slides many years, the first dramatic event of the year group of Hutchins boys at a discussion group had been taken, which gives one an idea of the was the Inter-House Drama competition. For the second time in the two years for at the Fahan School with several other Hobart breathtaking beauty to be seen in this Reserve. But, to start at the beginning: The first action which it has been contested, the C. S. King schools. John Brammall spoke on the panel House Drama Cup was won by Stephens House, which opened the discussion entitled "The Two of the party—Gary Jones and Ian Salter of the people interested in drama, under the with School and Bucks coming a very close Foreign Policy of Australia, particularly in —were also successful in climbing Mt. Gould leadership of Mr. Brewster, was to form a defi- second and third respectively. After the plays regard to New Guinea." (about 4,891 feet). The climb is rather dan- nite committee, consisting of representatives some very instructive comments were made by No future dates have actually been finalised, gerous, as the slopes are covered with loose from each House (Tom Salter and Ian McKay our adjudicator, Mrs. Gillian Hilliard, to whom except that the annual debate with the Old Boys rocks, which necessitates the greatest care if for Bucks, John Brammall and Gavin Gibson we offer our most sincere thanks for her kind- will be held on July 31, and it is planned that broken limbs are to be avoided. for School, and Geoffrey Hiller, Geoff. Millar ness in coming along to make the very difficult when the Hockey XI goes North to play and Scott Bennett for Stephens), with the Sec- choice of which she considered the best all- matches against Launceston Grammar and On the way back to Cynthia Bay, Peter Wil- retary (Tim Burbury) and President (Gary round production. son and Richard Jones took the top track (by Scotch College on Saturday, July 25, a Debat- Jones), and Jock Campbell as the representa- One thing that particularly impressed Mrs. ing team will go also. This will open yet an- way of Byron's Gap) and covered the twenty tive of our "backstage boys." Of the masters, miles to Lake St. Clair in approximately five Hilliard was the complete change of scenery other link between the two schools and, we Mr. Brewster has taken charge of the pecuniary made for each play in turn, for which we must hope, lead to similar links with others. hours; which is very good time considering the affairs as the Treasurer (and general adviser), 18

THE SCOUT TROOP, 1959 A great variety of films has been shown this Also, a few boys are subscribers to the A.B.C. upon the help and time which existing boat- term, many of which were obtained from B.P.- Youth Concerts which are presented at inter- owners are prepared to give. To them we look Members of the 3rd Hobart (Hutchins) C.O.R. Initially, the club started its screenings vals throughout the year. Unfortunately, the for the knowledge and experience to train the Scout Troop for 1959: in the Music Room, but attendances grew so first one fell on a night when the first term newcomers. Remember, you have to learn some- much that meetings now have to be held in the Eagle Patrol: M. Hudson (patrol leader), S. examinations were in progress and was there- time! Hall. Also, the club can now afford to borrow fore poorly attended by our boys. Club officers for this ensuing period are: Shoobridge, B. Evans. Bulldog Patrol: J. Sar- films from the State Library, and among those gent (patrol leader), T. Giblin, S. Hay, P. It is doubtful whether the Hutchins School Captain, N. McC. Campbell; Secretary-Trea- Onslow. Swift Patrol: G. Gregg (patrol leader), shown have been: "Australia at War," "Battle Opera Society and Glee Club will perform any surer, T. Watts. These two will be glad to answer of Britain," "Monte Carlo Rally" and "Foot- R. McEachern, J Burbury, J. Nicholls. of Gilbert and Sullivan's comic operas this year your questions and tell you how to become a . hold on Antarctica." Admission charges cover because Mr. J . Boyes, a tireless worker towards member. After a rather late start the first meetings the cost of hiring such films. the production and success of these master- held in the new Scout Room, previously a music The same screenings are presented on both pieces, departed for England at the end of last room, proved an immediate success. We said afternoons of the week to give boys who have year. We record with regret the sudden death of farewell to Mr. Binks, our Scoutmaster, at the sporting commitments a chance to see the films. On the Monday before the end of first term Mr. Allan Horton on January 27 this year. He end of 1958, and many of us thought the Troop Several masters have also found that a Monday Mr. Mitchell and two colleagues from the Tas- was appointed as School carpenter in 1947, at would not be able to carry on. However, the or Tuesday afternoon can be spent quite peace- manian Symphony Orchestra visited the School. first under contract and later as a part-time sun came out in the form of Mr. Dunn, our new fully in the Hall. They played a Hungarian Dance and several member of the out-door staff. During 1951-52 Scoutmaster, and Mr. Atkinson, to both of concertos, which were enjoyed by all who he also undertook the work of Instructor in our whom we are indebted for putting the Troop MUSIC SOCIETY attended. Woodwork classes, whilst in 1955 he assumed back on its feet. One of our old scouts, now the duties of full-time carpenter. Music alone with sudden charms can bind Assistant Scoutmaster Neave, is also helping On January 27 he went home as usual after out, and a novel "progress chart" which shows The wand'ring sense, and calm the troubled mind. Although there has been very little outward —"Hymn to Harmony" (Wm. Congreve). work, but died suddenly during the evening at the scouts how they are faring, is his idea. Two visible signs of activity, nevertheless, behind the comparatively early age of 54 years. We scouts already have their second-class badges, During the early part of the first term this workshop doors there has been much. The re- shall remember with gratitude his genial charac- and we hope this term will see everyone in this year the Hutchins School Music Society was sult was seen in the Assembly Hall during April ter and ready co-operation with both Staff and position, as we think it will. formed under the guidance of Mr. R. Gray. The when a brand-new International "Cadet" was boys. Society is working for the good and betterment Apart from our usual Friday evening meet- shown. of music generally, but for increased interest This is the first of what we hope will be a ings, we had one for Patrol Leaders; here it and understanding of music, both classical and was decided to hold our camp in September, as fleet of sailing craft owned by the Club. This jazz, throughout the School in particular. It first, "Sea-Lion" was built entirely by Jock French noblemen of the early Middle Ages well as two separate hikes. Later, in April, we has many keen members who are all working adopted a special type of hood. Because it re- enjoyed attending a film evening at the Synod Campbell, and the standard of workmanship earnestly towards both these objectives. When was superior to that of many professionals. To- sembled the shape (mantle) worn by priests, Hall, which we found most entertaining and Mr. J. Boyes, the School's former music teacher, they called it the chaperon. It crossed the Eng- amusing. wards the end of the month, when the Terylene left the School at the end of last year he, fortu- sails were delivered, she was sailed and per- lish Channel with the Norman Conquest, and The Troop, small as it is, managed a credit- nately, left behind many gramophone record- formed extremely well. In every way she is was long worn only by men. Edward III made able fifth place out of fourteen others compet- ings and a large library of books dealing with eminently suitable for the role of a school boat the chaperon part of the full-dress costume ing in the swimming sports, our relay team all phases of music. The recordings, which mem- —to train newcomers to the sport and to repre- worn by members of the Order of the Garter coming an excellent third in the final. bers of the Society have sorted and catalogued, sent the School in club racing. when he founded it in 1349. will prove a very valuable asset to the Society In the same spirit which has led modern We expect the Troop to expand rapidly now During second term a drive is tobe made to in the future. During second term, members recruit members to the Club, with the idea of women to adopt slacks, the mediaeval lady be- that it is doing so well, and are expecting will give lectures on different aspects of music, gan to wear her lord's chaperon. For more than recruits from the Cub Pack shortly, and this planning winter "off-season" work and raising and these should prove both interesting and funds. The Parents and Friends' Association a century the garment was fashionable. Then it will help to make a most successful year even educational. The Music Society meets every fell into disuse; only old ladies who cared no- better. generously donated £50, but this figure was second Sunday in the Music Room, which is exceeded, inevitably, and we must do all we can thing about fashion continued to wear it. bright and modern and ideally suited for the THE 3H FILM CLUB to make good the deficit and gain a surplus It was ladies of that sort who were usually activities of the Society. Parents and friends of with which to build further boats. If possible, the School are invited to attend. asked to watch over young girls. As late as 1830 The 3H Film Club was formed at the begin- we hope to run a stall at the School Fair; here it was a stock joke that any attractive miss was ning of second term under the auspices of Mr. Half-way through first term a party of boys again we will depend in large measure upon the likely to be guarded by an old witch wearing a M. Hills, and it has been holding a film show attended a very fine performance of the indulgence of the Association. chaperon. Eventually the garment disappeared, (admission, sixpence) every Monday and Tues- "Marriage of Figaro," and this was enjoyed im- Plans for next season's activities must be for- but its name stuck to guardians of conduct, with day afternoon. mensely by all who attended. mulated now. Naturally, much will depend the result that the chaperon is not extinct. 21

D. Erwin, has been set up over his library which he bequeathed to the School two years ago. This year's company of eight has settled down Although popularity for borrowing books is in an entirely foreign precinct to most boys of in no way waning, it would be greatly appre- school. The masters have prised themselves out ciated if Form-masters would co-operate by of their usual place and moved to a more cen- making suggestions to their classes about the tral position—whether because it's nearer the borrowing and reading of books for pleasure dining room or that it has a fire still remains or work. We feel sure this would promote an a secret. Nevertheless, the Prefects were quick interest in good literature and greatly enhance to take over the room, and so the detention- the work and use of the Library in the School. doling still continues from its usual location. Many books have been purchased over the The comfortable size of this study would prob- last five months and the fiction part of the ably amaze former wearers of the badge, who Library particularly is growing rapidly. have been used to crammed-in desks and five- Finally, we would like to thank the following yard cricket pitches; but, of course, they were people for their kind donations of books to the compensated by the fact that they didn't have Library: Mr. R. N. Butler, the Rev. J . W. any space to untidy. We are aware, of course, GIFTS LIBRARY NOTES Bethune and Mr. S. Clennett. that the done thing is to attempt to pack as many as possible into the smallest space, but WE acknowledge with thanks the following gifts At the beginning of this year it was decided this current fashion has lost its popularity and apologise if any have been inadvertently to have only one Chief Librarian (contrasting amongst our members. omitted: This year, for the first time, the Sixth Form with last year's two) and a larger committee to have not been compelled to join one of the three Mr. C. M. R. Gray: In addition to his pre- consist of one boy for each schoolday of the The Prefects have been assisted this year by cadet corps. Instead, they can join the non- regular meetings with the Headmaster and vious gift of apparatus, a spectroscope. week. Members of the committee are: S. Ben- cadet group or the Hutchins School Community Dr. J H. B. Waich: A valuable collection of nett, G. Chapman, M. Hudson, I. J . McArthur Deputy Headmaster to discuss problems in their . Service Group, as it is officially known. Mr. duties and to suggest means in which the func- scientific apparatus including a microscope and and I. Salter, whilst the Chief Librarian is G. Osborn was the master put in charge at the accessories, a chemical balance, an electric incu- Hiller. tioning of the School can be improved. Not beginning of the year. only does this provide a direct link between the bator, some human bones, some histology slides As usual, when the Librarians were appointed The Group's first assignment was decided and a quantity of glassware and reagents. much work had to be done sorting out and cata- boys and the Staff, which should be fostered if upon and the boys, attired in old clothes, set to any understanding between the two parts of the Miss Mason: A donation of £500, the interest loguing books, checking the filing system and work each Friday. The task ahead of them was tracing the inevitable lost books. School is to be accomplished, but it also gives on which will go towards new conditions. the levelling and resurfacing of the area which an efficient means of settling business that The Parents and Friends' Association: A Many improvements have been carried out was once the Headmaster's garden. When this would otherwise be left unfinished. School Four, the tennis courts, including nets now that the Library is no longer used as a work was finished, a number of swings, slides, and net post-winders, at the Junior School. This common classroom, and we hope that these will etc., were to be purchased to make a playground The duties of a Prefect are many and varied, Association also donated to the Junior School continue until the Library is used for quiet for the junior boarders. While this job was and to help in some of the regular ones six a Maypole, an Australian flag and a lectern. reading and study only. We hope this will be being done, three other members of the Group Sub-Prefects have been appointed. This has en- Queen's Old Boys' Association: Library brought about in the near future as dreams of a were hard at work in a small room near the abled the doubtful position of "probationer" to shelves and books for the Junior School. Sixth Form Study in another part of the School maid's quarters, making a new Chapel. This is be discarded, and a status more in keeping with the responsibilities to be shouldered substituted. The Old Boys' Association: A donation of are now at last fulfilled. to replace the room which was formerly the oars for the School Eight. The old blackboard has been removed and Chapel, now the Masters' Common Room. Keeping in line with the general changes in Mr. G. T. Wilkinson: Wall maps for the the lockers have been transferred to the Sixth Owing to laxity on the part of many of the uniform proceeding throughout the School, the Junior School. Form Study. We are now hoping for a few boys, however, work has not proceeded as was Prefects have been given a special Prefects' more tables and chairs, for expansion and im- Mr. K. Bosworth: Magazines, also for the originally planned. Mr. Osborn, fully occupied pocket for their blazers and Sub-Prefects are Junior School. provement is certainly needed. The Library is with Boarding House duties, has not been able to be given a lapel badge to distinguish them. now only open for private study periods for the to devote his full attention to the Group; as a The Prefects have also taken over the responsi- Dr. B. Hiller: A donation of £75 towards Sixth Forms and at the usual "open time" at Matriculation Latin. consequence, most grew slack in their work. bility of organising and running the School recess and lunch-time for the whole School. After seeing what had happened, the Head- Dance, which partly explains the buzz of acti- Mrs. R. W. Vincent and Mrs. Partington: A large notice board is soon to be built for master appointed Mr. Penwright as overseer of vity in the study at the moment. Meanwhile, we Some plants. Library notices, advertisements and announce- the Group. Work is now back to full capacity, still keep a strong representation in all School Gifts to the Memorial Library are acknow- ments. Also, a plaque, donated by the Board of and it is now only a matter of time before the departments—the sporting, scholastic and lit- ledged in the Library Notes. Management, commemorating the late Mr. H. two projects are finished. erary sides of the School. We have six of our 23 PRE members in the First Football team and an annual event, and one that has such a deep equally good standing in other sports. meaning to the boys, especially the boarders. r \\/\ I1) I .••Y/ We trust that this year will prove to be a very After the service afternoon tea was served in the 15A, O successful one all round, and we hope our School Hall. efforts will assist in achieving this goal. This year's Anzac Service began with Com- mander Green inspecting a combined guard of SCHOOL ASSEMBLIES AND SPECIAL the three cadet services in front of the School. SERVICES The Head Prefect then placed a wreath on the On February 6 the installation of the Head- honour roll in the War Memorial Library. The master by the Chairman of the Board took whole School, in an act of tribute, filed through place. The Bishop also installed the Rev. D. B. the Library and then into the School Hall for Clarke as the School's Chaplain. This impres- the Anzac Service. A large attendance of sive service was attended by representatives of parents and Old Boys listened to the address the Old Boys, Old Boys' Lodge and the Board by Commander Green. He told us about a small of Management, as well as the entire Senior submarine which played an active part in the School. First World War, and how the men on board SEA CADETS Sergeants (Specialist): L/Cpl. A. Collins it possessed the "true" Anzac spirit. (Signals), LiCpl. S. Douglas (M.M.G.), L/Cpl. A special service was held to officially fare- Hutchins Division well Mr. H. V. Jones, who did such a wonder- Evans (3rd Mortars). STAFF NOTES J. ful job in helping us out as Headmaster during Cadet in Charge: Able Seaman J . R. D. Pooley Our O.C., Lieut. Gray, attended the course 1958. The Head Prefect thanked him on behalf We extend a hearty welcome to three new This year the unit has no longer been holding as one of the instructors in the Sergeants (In- of the School. members of Staff who joined us at the begin- meetings at school on Friday afternoons with fantry) Wing. As usual, the School attended the nine o'clock ning of the year. They are Mr. E. Heyward, the other cadet corps. Instead, the boys attend, Unfortunately, owing to illness, L/Cpl. R. Eucharist on Ash Wednesday at St. David's from Queensland, who is not really a new mem- each week, the full unit meetings at H.M.A.S. Ford and L/Cpl. J . Evans did not complete Cathedral. The Dean of Hobart conducted the ber of Staff as he taught here in 1940; the Rev. tHuon. These are held on Friday nights and their courses. service. D. B. Clarke, who is taking over the duties of Saturday afternoons. The Rev. F. Downie kindly gave up some of Chaplain and Deputy Headmaster; and Mr. Every Friday the Army Cadets parade at his valuable time to address us, and we were R. Jeffery, who has come from Mentone Gram- Nine recruits joined the unit at the com- Anglesea Barracks, where the first-year cadets very interested to learn more about the native mar School in Melbourne. mencement of first term. Later in the year two learn drill. boys in New Guinea, whom we support with our Our thanks and good wishes go to Mr. C. J. boys are sitting for the entrance examination On Saturday, April 18, there was an all-day Lenten offerings. Binks, Mr. R. A. Benson, Mr. J. Boyes, Mr. B. for the Royal Australian Naval College, Jervis parade at School. This proved very successful. On March 26 the annual Maundy Thursday Stephens from the Junior School, and the Rev. Bay. They are R. C. Stephenson and R. L. Hib- On Anzac Day all the services took part in the service was held at the Cathedral. At this ser- S. C. Brammall, who has been at the School for bert, and we wish them the best of luck. Anzac Commemoration Parade. Commander A. H. Green, the former Resident Naval Officer vice boys who wished were allowed to take eight years, five of which he spent as House- The total of boys in the Hutchins unit is now Holy Communion. in Hobart, inspected the cadets. master. Mr. Brammall was recalled to parish eighteen. The School was exceptionally lucky in having duties, and it is with great regret we say ARMY CADETS Several of the third-year cadets took part in the Assistant Bishop of Central Tanganyika good-bye to him. Mr. J. M. Boyes, who did so a Guard of Honour for the opening of Parlia- (the Right Reverend Yohana Oman) to address much to stimulate the love of opera and appre- From January 8-21 the Sixth Battalion on June 2. They, with cadets from the 33rd us. Bishop Omari was accompanied by Mr. ciation of good music among the boys, is now Annual Course of Instruction was held at Fort Battalion, were mounted and inspected by His Festo Kivengere, a master at a secondary school doing a further study of music in England. Mr. Direction, for potential Cadet Under-Officers, Excellency the Administrator, Sir Stanley Bur- at Dodoma (Tanganyika). Bishop Omari told R. A. Benson, after being Housemaster for a Warrant Officers, Staff Sergeants (Company bury, a former pupil of the School. us of many adventures he had had in the year, has left to go to the Naval College at Quartermaster Sergeants), Sergeants (Infantry) The following cadets represented the School African jungles with wild animals in the course Jervis Bay. and Sergeants (Specialist). The cadets who at- unit: W.O. ii J . Hay, Cpl. D. E. C. Lewis, of his work. He also gave us an inspiring talk We say 'Au Revoir" to Mr. and Mrs. F. J. tended were: L/Cpl. E. A. Collins, L/Cpl. J Douglas, L/Cpl. about Christianity, referring to the great faith Williams, who have left on a trip to England. . Cadet Under-Officers Course: Cpl. D. B. J. Murdoch, L/Cpl. J . Shoobridge, L/Cpl. J. Peter had in the Lord when He walked on the Mr. Williams will be back with us soon after he Evans, Cdt. H. Hale, Cdt. P. Bowden, Cdt. R. water. Mr. Kivengere gave us a short, amusing Lewis, L/Cpl. R. J . Stephenson. returns. Till then Mr. J.Wolstencroft has come Boyes, Cdt. P. H. Dobson, Cdt. C. J . Richard- talk and passed on to us a message from his up from the Junior School to ease the teaching Staff Sergeants (C.Q.MS.): L/Cpl. R. G. son, Cdt. B. Parker. These cadets gave up many pupils at Dodoma. situation. Marshall. of their week-ends before the parade in order to Many parents, friends and Old Boys attended Our congratulations are extended to the Shoobridge, train at Anglesea Barracks, and they paraded the Mothering Sunday Service held for the first Sergeants (Infantry): L/Cpl. J . proud parents, Mr. D. Ryder-Turner and Mr. L/Cpl. R. Wansbrough, L/Cpl. M. J Murdoch. with credit to their School and unit. time at the Cathedral. This service is now an M. Hills, on the birth of their sons. . 25 For the Queen's Birthday Parade on June 15, held in front of the School, was well represented cadets from 33rd Cadet Battalion paraded with by all three forces, and the Flight marched with A.R.A., C.M.F. and N.S. units on the Queen's the Army Cadet Unit in the annual march on Domain. A "Feu de Joie" and a 21-gun royal Empire Youth Sunday. salue was included in the parade to celebrate the birthday of Her Majesty the Queen. The The annual A.T.C. Camp, held during the salute at the march past was taken by His Ex- May holidays at Fort Direction this year, was cellency the Administrator, who also inspected attended by 15 cadets from No. 3 Flight. It all troops in the parade, the School unit being differed from previous camps in that cadets represented. attended for one week only, whereas hitherto they stayed for a full fortnight. The Northern Towards the end of July there will be a Range cadets broke camp on the morning the Southern Parade for all cadets. cadets arrived, so there was very little respite The Annual Camp at Brighton will commence for staff and instructors. The N.C.O. courses, on August 21, and will include adventure train- the results of which are not yet known, were ing for all members of units in camp. attended by Sgt. Stevens, and Cpls. E. C. and R. K. Davis. These courses stayed for the full The Rifle-Shooting competitions take place win we had no reason to be over-pleased with in third term, as do the competitions for the fortnight and benefited from the added space and convenience afforded by having half as ourselves, for the batting lacked consistency and Hoad Trophy and Commander's Cup. the fielding often fell below standard. A week-end Bivouac has been arranged for many in camp. Some quite extensive training October 10-11. was covered by all cadets, the highlight of On the following Saturday we were due to which was probably the "mock battle," when play the first roster match against Friends, but The Cadet Passing-Out Parade takes place the Air Force repelled the attacking Army and this was, unfortunately, washed out. Two more on the War Memorial Oval on Saturday, Nov- Navy. Assistance in this was given by the Aero ember 28. practice games were played before the all-im- Club's "Triple X" Squadron, who flour-bombed Captain: AIR FORCE CADETS J. Rogers portant roster match against St. Virgil's - a everything connected with the battle. match between two composite teams taken from Vice-Captain: T. Bayley No. 3 Flight-Hutchins It is considered that the camp was undoubt- the First practice list and five masters, in which At the beginning of the year, with Sixth Form edly a success, this being partly due to the mag- Coaches: Mr. L. Richardson Rogers, Bennett, Docker and Palfreyman now exempted from joining one of the forces, nificent weather which prevailed throughout the and Mr. G. McKay showed encouraging form, and a match against the number of the Flight was seriously de- whole fortnight. a strong team of Old Boys. In the latter our pleted. Still under the command of Flight-Lieut. openers, Docker and Palfreyman, put on 47 runs for the first wicket, but the team's hopes Proctor, only two of last year's N.C.O.'s had returned, namely, Cpl. Brammall and Cpl. WITH seven of last year's regular players back for a big score were dashed when James Stevens. There is a popular idea that learning and and several promising newcomers coming up, a Munro, in an inspired spell of pace bowling, wisdom come from absorbing the sights and clean bowled five batsmen for the addition of However, by the end of first term the number note of optimism was evident as the team settled sounds around us, that you don't really have down to serious practice at the beginning of first only two more runs. Bennett and Docker took of cadets had been raised to 30. Cdt. White- to do much about it. You simply assimilate the score along to 77, and Docker and Hodg- house was reclassified as a Leading Air Cadet, term. Mr. Richardson was again coach, and learning like the sun. It just happens. This later in the term Mr. McKay, came to assist. man added another 40. After lunch the innings whilst Cdts. E. C. and R. K. Davis were both vegetable doctrine accepts the notion that all closed at 145, an innings notable for Docker's promoted to the rank of Acting-Corporal, and kinds of experience are equal repositories of On the Saturday following the School's re- 46 and Munro's eight wickets. The Old Boys Cpls. Brammall and Stevens both to the rank learning. This fallacy is a comfortable one, as turn a very enjoyable match was played against scored 125, thus giving us a first innings win. of Acting-Sergeant. easy as the primrose path and superficially justi- the H.M.A.S. "Swan." The Headmaster and So far this year the Flight has been lectured fied by the fact that experience represents one Deputy Headmaster both played for the School. The optimism with which we had looked for- in administration, aircraft recognition, map source of stimulus and information. But the The Naval team, batting first, scored 119, of ward to the roster game against St. Virgil's reading, first-aid and drill, together with the road to discipline and knowledge and wisdom which Hollow made a bright 44, including 8 seemed justified when they were soon out for 53 showing of a number of various films, by is and always will be the traditional and difficult fours. In reply, Paifreyman was the only bats- in their first innings. However, Hutchins wickets members of the Tasmanian Air Squadron at way of learning. Every student must be made man to show any resistance, scoring 30 of the also soon began to fall and it was only superb R.A.A.F. Headquarters in Fitzroy Place, where aware of the nature of that road. total of 66. In the "Swan's" second innings of batting by Burbury that saw us past St. Virgil's the Flight marches every Friday afternoon. 78, Mr. Clarke took five wickets. With a second total. In their second innings Saints made 125, "What greater gift can we offer than to teach innings of 155 (Palfreytnan 16, Bayley 33, thus leaving us 109 runs to win in just over The Flight has attended two marches in the and instruct our youth?" Stokes 15, Mr. Newman 56 not out), Hutchins even time. Instead of playing out time we chose first half of this year. The Anzac Day Parade, —Cicero managed to gain an outright win. Despite this the risky course of attempting an outright win.

26 27 nett 5, Morrisby 1, Stokes 4, Munro 0, Knott 0, A few days before the Head-of-the-River, A sudden collapse of our tail-end batsmen Johnstone 6; Fagan 4/23, Coburn 4/24). activities were transferred to the Derwent Row- found us 10 short of the target. So, a match ing Club and final preparation was performed which we might easily have won was lost out- St. Virgil's 2nd innings, 125 (Miller 27, Co- on the course. We are deeply indebted to this right. Mention should be made of the bowling burn 25, Woods 18; Rogers 2/16, Palfreyman Rowing club-and to the University Boat Club, also- of St. Virgil's spinner, Coburn, who captured 2/31, Stokes 1/15, Munro 1/13, Knott 1/4). for all they did for us at this crucial stage. 10 wickets in the match. Hutchins 2nd innings, 99 (Palfreyman 28, The Head-of-the-River was held on a perfect Disappointed but not discouraged, the team Burbury 9, Bayley 0, Bennett 16, Rogers 28, Captain: P. Anderson was determined to make amends the following Docker 7, Morrisby 5, Stokes 0, Munro 0, Knott rowing day, Saturday, April 11. week against Friends. This time there was no 0, Johnstone 1 n.o.; Coburn 6/53, Fagan 3/19). Coach: In the first race (Fifth Fours) Hutchins came mistake -Friends 114 and 125, Hutchins 198 Mr. D. R. Proctor a good second, as did the Fourth Four in the for 9 declared. For Hutchins, Rogers made 63, v. Friends next race. The Thirds came third, and the First Palfreyman 33, Burbury 33, and Bayley 30, Four fifth. while Bennett took a total of 10 wickets for 51. Friends 1st innings, 114 (Turvey 31, Arm- strong 24, Hill 16; Bennett 5/18, Rogers 4/41, During the Easter holidays Brighton Gram- THE training of crews for the 1959 season Then, at a quarter past eleven excitement rose as the Head-of-the-River, rowed over 2,000 mar paid their annual visit, playing two matches. Munro 1/26). commenced during the Christmas holidays, metres, and in eights for the first time, com- On the Saturday we were easily defeated onthe Hutchins 1st innings, 198 for 9 (Palfreyman when twelve boys started preliminary training menced. After an even start Friends were first first innings, due mainly to a solid opening part- 33, Docker 0, Burbury 33, Rogers 63, Bennett with Mr. Proctor. At the beginning of first term 19, Bayley 30, Munro 7, Morrisby 5, Richardson seven crews were selected, and training-in tub to show out, followed by St. Virgil's, Scotch, nership by Trotinan and Long. On the Monday Grammar, Hutchins and St. Patrick's. At the the result was closer, but still the same. Munro fours only-came into full swing. 0 n.o.). half-way mark Friends increased their lead and bowled well. Friends 2nd innings, 125 (Gillies 41 n.o.,Tur- Through the generosity of the Parents and St. Patrick's and Scotch fell back. With 500 The last roster match of the term against St. vey 26, Hill 17; Bennett 5/34, Munro 3/21, Friends' Association a new regulation four was metres to row, Hutchins started a magnificent Virgil's was a triumph. Our first innings closed Rogers 1/31). purchased, thus easing the strain on the other burst, gradually overhauling the polished Gram- three, which served all the crews. soon after lunch at 195 (Rogers 43, Paifreyman V. St. Virgil's mar crew and then setting out after the tiring 23, Docker 25, Bayley 29, Bennett 25, and Bur- Two fours rowed in the Sandy Bay Regatta, St. Virgil's eight. However, this crew had too bury 14). St. Virgil's were soon trundled out Hutchins 1st innings, 195 (Paifreyman 23, and performed well considering their training. great a lead, so Friends won, with St. Virgil's for 21. The smallness of this score was due to Docker 25, Burbury 14, Rogers 43, Morrisby 11, beating us for second place. good bowling by Bennett, Munro and Palfrey- Bennett 25, Bayley 29, Richardson 0, Munro 18, We were very fortunate in having fine, expe- man, and excellent fielding (notably by James Johnstone 0 n.o., Knott 0; Coburn 5/63). rienced coaches this year. They were Mr. W. 5o, despite the 'flu, we showed that our crew Taylor, a very successful coach; former Aus- was a force to be reckoned with. However, we Johnstone). In their second innings Saints were St. Virgil's 1st innings, 21 (Bennett 3/9, 3 for 15 when rain stopped play at three o'clock, tralian sculling champion, Mr. G. Westbrook; sincerely congratulate Friends on their fine and thus robbing us of an almost certain outright Munro 4/8, Palfreyman 2/1). interstate oarsmen, Messrs. D. Clark, S. Parker deserving win. win. Although still behind St.Virgil's on points, St. Virgil's 2nd innings, 3 for 15 (Bennett and J. Stephenson. We extend our sincerest For general rowing this has been our best Hutchins have a good chance of taking the pre- 1/10, Munro 1/2, Palfreyman 1/0). thanks to these gentlemen. season yet, with fifty boys rowing with enthu- miership-for the first time in several years- On March 20 the final six crews were selected siasm that was a credit to their coaches, and next term. v. Brighton Grammar and coxswains allocated. Then, however, the we hope this fine trend will develop even fur- Finally, we wish to thank our coaches for Hutchins 1st innings, 104 (Rogers 30, Bayley eight was hit badly by the 'flu and rearrange- ther in 1960. devoting so much of their time, the Headmaster 14, Bennett 12; Grant 3/25, Long 2/15, Trot- ment was necessary. This finally left the crews Crews: for his unfailing encouragement, Mr. Vincent man 2/15, Clarke 2/9). with only three weeks to build up their com- for umpiring our matches, Mr. McLennan for binations. In an effort to make up lost ground Head-of-the-River: R. Ford (bow), J . Hood preparing the excellent wickets, and, last but Brighton 1st innings, 4 for 159 (Long 50, the eight spent two days during Easter on the Trotman 43, Rowston 34, Grant 10 n.o.; Munro (2), D. Salter (3), A. Thiessen (4), R. Lane not least, Mrs.Vincent and her helpers for pro- Huon River, and this training helped lay the (5), J. Edwards (6), D. Jones (7), R. Brodribb viding the many excellent lunches. 2/43). foundation for the gallant race in the Head-of- (stroke), T. Frankcomb (cox.). v. Brighton Grammar the-River. Results: Hutchins 1st innings, 106 (Rogers 36, Mor- Firsts: T. Turner (bow), J . Johnson (2), F. St. Virgil's Here we make mention of the fine gesture of Wilson (3), P. Anderson (stroke), J. Gay risby 18, Richardson 15, Munro 11; Larcombe Mr. and Mrs. Evans, of Huonville, who were St. Virgil's 1st innings, 53 (Higgins 14, Mills 3/23, Trotman 3/25). (cox.). 10; Bennett 4/21, Stokes 2/16, Munro 2/17, so hospitable to our crews at the Easter training Brighton 1st innings, 132 (Rowston 38, Jack- camp. The crews also appreciated the generosity Seconds: I. Chesterman (bow), P. Woods Palfreyman 1/3). son 24, Fergus 18, Grant 18,Wallace 11; Munro of the Franklin Rowing Club for the use of (2), R. Rodway (3), R. Stephenson (stroke), J. Hutchins 1st innings, 69 (Palfreyman 6, boats and facilities. Gay (cox.). Docker 6, Rogers 5, Burbury 24, Bayley 4, Ben- 5/31, Docker 2/24). 29 28 school sports. It appears to be the general Details of the Inter-School Sports are as 4 x 55yds. Freestyle: St. Virgil's 1, Hutchins Thirds: J. Hamilton (bow), B. McKay (2), opinion that if training commenced with an follows: 2, Friends 3. Time, 2 mm. 22.1 secs. Open B. Johnson (3), H. Hale (stroke), R. Game approximate school team, with a definite aim in 55yds. Backstroke: M. Foster (V.) 1, K. Pre- (cox.). view to reducing times and gaining relay co- 440yds. Freestyle: A. Wells (F.) 1, T. Morgan shaw (F.) 2, R. Davis (H.) 3. Time, 39.2 secs. Fourths: J . Pooley (bow), B. Parker (2), B. or much better results should be (V.) 2, D. Jones (H.) 3. Times, 6 mm. 1.4 secs. 55yds. Breaststroke: R. Wilson (V.) 1, A. (3), M. Hudson (stroke), H. Plaister Edwards attained. Also, it is considered that more enthu- llOyds. Freestyle: A. Wells (F.) 1, S. Knott Sawoff (V.) 2, I. Brown (F.) 3. Time, 42.2 secs. (cox.). siasm and interest should be instilled in the (H.) 2, D. Salter (H.) 3. Time, 1 mm. 8.8 secs. Dive: J. Colebatch (H.) 1, J . Hewitt (V.) 2, Fifths I: B. Button (bow),W. Alexander (2), lower age groups to ensure future high stan- 55yds. Freestyle: A.Wells (F.) 1, S.W. Knott Lee (V.) 3. R. Clennett (3), A. Collins (stroke), D. Benni- J. dards. (H.) 2, T. Morgan (V.) 3. Time, 30.1 secs. son (cox.). Under 14 Although the Olympic Pool was fully booked, 4 x 55yds. Freestyle: Friends 1, St.Virgil's 2, Fifths II: T. Terry (bow), R. Turner (2), P. interrupting training and excluding the House Hutchins 3. Time, 2 mm. 28 secs. llOyds. Freestyle: J. Bennett (V.) 1, M. Har- Dobson (3), R. Bayes (stroke), R. Germaine Sports, Mr. Plaister kindly consented to allow lloyds. Backstroke: T. Morgan (V.) 1, J. rison (H.) 2, R. Gottschalk (V.) 3. Time, 1 (cox.). us the use of the Education Department Pool mm. 20 secs. for carnival purposes. Some quite good times Poynter (F.) 2, D. Hood (H.) 3. Time, 1 mm. Results: were recorded at these sports, the best of which 19 secs. 55yds. Freestyle: J. Bennett (V.) 1, M. Har- HeadoftheRi\7e1 Friends 1, St. Virgil's 2, was probably p.Van-Dongen's excellent breast- lloyds. Backstroke: S. Brennan (V.) 1, W. rison (H.) 2, P. Salmon (H.) 3. Time, 33 secs. Hutchins 3, Grammar 4, Scotch 5, St. Patrick's stroke record. There were six new records set Thomas (F.) 2, R. Stephenson (H.) 3. Time, 4 x 55yds. Freestyle: St. Virgil's 1, Hutchins metres open freestyle),D. Jones 6. by S. Knott (50 1 mm. 32.4 secs. 2, Friends 3. Time, 2 mm. 30.9 secs. . 1, St.Virgil's 2, Friends (400 metres open freestyle), P. Van-Dongen First Fours: Grammar Dive: R. Wilson (V.) 1, P. Shanahan (V.) 2, 3, Scotch 4, Hutchins 5, St. Patrick's 6. (100 metres under 16 breaststroke), R. Davis 55yds. Backstroke: J . Bennett (V.) 1, M. Har- (50 metres under 15 freestyle and 100 metres D. Salter (H.) 3. rison (H.) 2, R. Mulligan (V.) 3. Time, 45 secs. Second Fours: Grammar 1, St. Virgil's 2. under 15 freestyle). At the conclusion of a very Under 16 55yds. Breaststroke: S. Burrows (F.) 1, J. Third Fours: St. Virgil's i, Grammar 2, Hut- close competition the final House points were Bird (V.) 2, R. Leerevold (F.) 3. Time, 46.8 Stephens 220, School 2191, Bucks 1573. 220yds. Freestyle: P. Biscoe (V.) 1, G. Thorpe chins 3. (V.) 2, D. Parsons (H.) 3. Time, 2 mm. 24.4 secs. Fourth Fours: Grammar 1, Hutchins 2, St. With ten days to go to the Inter-School secs. Dive: P. Salmon (H.) 1, G. Hope (V.) 2, D. Virgil's 3. Sports, the team was definitely short of training, llOyds. Freestyle: P. Biscoe (V.) 1, P. Byrne Coventry (V.) 3. Fifth Four: Grammar 1, Hutchins 2, St. Vir- but this was partly rectified by Mr. Foster, who (V.) 2, N. Mills (H.) 3. Time, 1 mm. 10.1 secs. Under 13 gil's 3. did wonders with the team considering the short 55yds. Freestyle: P. Biscoe (V.) 1, P. Byrne time in which he had to do it. (V.) 2, R. Montgomerie (F.) 3. Time, 30.4 secs. 55yds. Freestyle: T. Wilmshurst (V.) 1, M. Although hopes were high, St. Virgil's put Cardno (F.) 2, S. Breheny (F.) 3. Time, 35.9 4 x 55yds. Freestyle: St.Virgil's 1, Friends 2, secs. up such a show of teamwork and all-round effi- Hutchins 3. Time, 2 mm. 11.3 secs. -- - 55yds. Breaststroke: M. Byrne (V.) 1, T. I ciency that they won most convincingly. There lloyds. Backstroke: P. Biscoe (V.) 1, C. were three records set by Hutchins, but every Wilmshurst (V.) 2, C. Martindill (H.) 3. Time, Mather (F.) 2, G. Thorpe (V.) 3. Time, 1 mm. 46.5 secs. Captain: S. Knott event set a new record. St. Virgil's broke 16 29.2 secs. of these 26. The new pool was obviously con- 55yds. Backstroke: S. Breheny (F.) 1, RWil- Coach: Mr. B. Foster llOyds. Breaststroke: P.Van-Dongen (H.) 1, son (V.) 2, D. Neave (H.) 3. Time, 48 secs. ducive to better times, but, even so, some excel- L. Roberts (V.) 2, A. Dowd (V.) 3. Time, 1 lent times were recorded. mm. 34 secs. 4 x 55yds. Freestyle: St. Virgil's 1, Hutchins 2, Friends 3. Time, 2 mm. 46.4 secs. THE opening of the new Olympic Pool at the Unless something drastic is done to encourage Dive: P. Kennedy (V.) 1, R. MacMichael beginning of the 1958.59 season was the cam- earlier training as a team, St. Virgil's is likely (V) 2, F. Flockhart (F.) 3. mencement of a new era in Southern Tasmanianto continue to win races so tong as their high —U distances and times Under 15 wereswimming. greatly Public affected school by the different length of standard of traning and enthusiasm continues. In spite of Hutchins' lack of success it was IlOys. Freestyle: R. Davis (H.) 1, E. Preshaw the pool. (F.) 2, A. Loughry, (V.) 3. Time, 1 mm. 13 secs. "When angry, count ten before you speak; Training began extremely late this year, unanimously agreed that it was a good night's when very angry, count a hundred." under the supervision of Mr. B. Foster, who sport, for spectators and competitors alike, in 55yds. Freestyle: R. Davis (H.) 1, A. Loughry (V.) 2, B. Preshaw (F.) 3. Time, 31.6 secs. —Thomas Jefferson gave up much of his time to train boys for the ideal surroundings. 31 30 six. However, mainly owing to the difficulty of the play, we gained only second place, two points behind Buckland House, while J . Charlton was Colours: Light Blue and Dark Blue unofficially judged the best actor for the night. Housemaster: Mr. V. C. Osborn House Captain: T. 0. Bayley Bayley L; Captain of Cricket: T. O Colours: Maroon and White Captain of Football: J. G. T. Johnstone Housemaster: Mr. J. K. Kerr Captain of Swimming and Tennis: S. W. Knott •., Assistant Housemaster: Mr. F J. Williams House Captain: R. Maxwell SCHOOL HOUSE has enjoyed a very success- Captain of Swimming and Life-Saving: R. Maxwell ful run of victories in the past years, and again r' Captain of Football: E. Wilson we set out with hopes of continuing them. Captain of Athletics: E. C. Davis To date we have completed only one compe- Captains of Standard Athletics: R. Maxwell and tition for the "Cock-House" Shield, and that is J. Turner the Inter-House Swimming. Although it is cus- tomary to look on the Swimming with dismal Captain of Drama: I. Salter forecasts for School House, we performed very Captain of Tennis: F. A. M. Henry well to come home in second place to Stephens Captain of Debating: R. Hodgman House, which won by half a point. The result / was in doubt right till the final event, and pro- THERE is very little to report in this issue of vided much excitement for the Houses' fol- the Magazine, as very few sports have yet been lowers. Every member of our team performed decided. We were fortunate in losing few of our creditably, especially our Captain, S. Knott, tiest congratulations. The team, captained by senior boys, and R. Maxwell was again elected who was well backed up by R. Parsons, T. Ches- STEPHENS HOUSE D. Salter, put up some very good perforinance5 House Captain. During the term our Vice. terman, J. Christie and G. Gibson. particularly in individual events. Worthy of Captain, S. Davis, left us—a blow to the hopes The Drama Competition was held at the end Colours: Blue, Black and Gold special mention is P. van Dongen's breaking of of our Athletics team. of the under 16 Breaststroke record. Quite a end of second term, with Stephens House again Housemaster Mr. D. Proctor taking the honours and School House coming Messrs. M. Hills and number of boys who swam in the Stephens Swimming is the only major sport yet de- Assistant Housemasters: cided. Once again Bucks were rather badly second. Although the competition does not con- D. Ryder-Turner House team in these sports were chosen to represent the School in the Inter-School Sports beaten and finished some distance behind the tribute towards "Cock-House," the event is House Captain: J. Edwards other two Houses. However, several individuals always keenly contested, and this year proved ten days later. in: D. Salter did well, notably our captain, R. Maxwell, also no exception by providing the audience with a House Vice-Capta The only other House competition which has wonderful night's entertainment. Our play, "A J. Rogers D. Jones and J . Turner. Captain of Cricket and Tennis: taken place as the Magazine goes to print is the Thread o' Scarlet," was produced by J Bram- Drama competition. Although, unfortunately, . Captain of Swimming: D. Salter In the "B" House Cricket, despite our strong mall, and others in the cast were G. Jones, T. J. Edwards this competition does not count for House team led by J . Turner, we again tasted defeat. Burbury, P. Kyle, T. Bayley and A. Burbury. Captain of Football and Athletics: points it is, nevertheless, very popular. This year Hiller M. Henry batted particularly well. It is hoped to act this play again at a later date Captain of Debating and Dramatics: G. G. Hiller and G. Millar co-produced the play, in an eisteddfod. J. Pooley The House Drama Competition was held at House Secretaries: G. Hiller and "The Green Bedroom." R. Turner, S. Bennett and L. Batchelor, with the two producers, made the end of second term. Our play was "The That is is as far as we have come this year, ACCORDING to the usual custom, the first up an excellent cast to win the play by quite a Monkey's Paw, by W. W. Jacobs, produced by but we expect to do much more before the year inter-House competition this year was the fair margin of points. School House ran second I. Salter. We hope to make amends for our is out. Under our new Housemaster, Mr. third place by winning the junior competition, Swimming Sports held at Amateur House. By with Buckland closely following. Osborn, we hope to gain renewed vigour in ermination and teamwork we This year the Junior House Drama was in- which will be decided in July. sheer training, det our competition and go on to another win. But managed to gain victory by the very narrow aurated for the benefit of the Second Form. This term we hope to do well in Football, and it will mean keenness and hard work from every margin of half a point. The runner-UP was F Uthis competition the producers were Sixth if everyone makes a worthwhile effort there is School with 2191 points. This year is the third Formers who worked with the Second-Formers no reason why we should not win the Standard member of the House to get us there, and we successive year in which Stephens have carried in their own time. G. Hiller produced the play, Athletics and Cross-Country. hope it will not be lacking. off the Swimming trophy, and all who took part "The Captain of the Gate," which had a cast of in this competition certainly deserve our hear-

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R is for Ram, whose real name is Ross. In conclusion, the author would like to know S is the Shame following Robert's sentence, the answers to the following queries: T is the Time he's had for repentance. Who really did write to Rodney? U is for Unca—many tales to relate, Are Gary and Co. going to present their plays V is the Vauxhall which parks at the gate. with machine-guns, Mexican cowboys, Ghengiz W for the Wilsons, there's F and there's P, Khan, grenades, etc? X are the cross-words coming to me. Does Scott really suffer from a frost-bitten Y is for Young, who did the high jump, and head in winter and a sunburnt one in summer? THE VOICE Z is for Zeal—have I wasted a lump! Where does Binge go on a Sunday afternoon? H OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRIBUTIONS THE PHILIPPINO BULWARK 1934, but it was not to come into action until SCHOOL H-• 1945, because America wanted to make trade Now governing itself for the first time since connections in South-East Asia before its in- 1521, the Republic of the Philippines lies be- fluence was expelled. As everyone knows, Japan tween the Chinese People's Republic in the entered the war in 1941, and its forces, which T •-- - - north and the much sought after Dutch New had already occupied Manchuria and China, Guinea in the south. This intricate system of swept south unchallenged towards the Aus- Mr. John Hay, J.P., has set up practice and islands is one of the few substantial barriers tralian Continent. Within weeks the undefeated SIXTH FORM SPASMS has asked me to bring to the public's notice his separating the Commonwealth of Australia from Imperial Army had captured and occupied GREETINGS, fellow mortals, from the Sixth! presence. He will perform any marriage, the ever hungry Red Bear, which dominates its Hong Kong, Burma, Indo-China, Malaya, divorce, burial, etc., for a reasonable fee. In neighbours, even as far south as Indonesia and Singapore and the Philippines. There is no At long last we have been recognised, and we case anyone doubts his ability, Mr. Hay and the as far west as Tibet, with its Communistic in- need to relate the atrocities committed against now have our own Common-Room as distinct author both advise the doubter to go to Binge, fluences. This substantial barrier includes a huge these subjected peoples, for they are world from the Prefects' Study and the Senior who will vouch for the excellence of Mr. Hay's fleet of American-built Sabre jet fighters, which famous for their macabre qualities. After a Boarders' Common-Room. We are extremely work. stand wing-tip to wing-tip for half a mile. If the long and bitter struggle the Japanese forces proud of our sanctuary and guard its portals Philippines should ever decide to turn Com- Here, ideal for scandal-monge rs, is the latest were finally brought to a halt in New Guinea, jealously, and any juniors who enter without edition of "Boomer" Bennett's Bonzer Alphabet munist, this country would exert a powerful and were soon in retreat towards their home- invitation are dealt with (providing they are —available in the new plasticine economy size influence on South-East Asia and could cause land. After a fierce battle the Japanese Imperial not too large!). We have all helped in its havoc as regards trade in this area, for it vir- Fleet was defeated by an American fleet in the at any reputable chemist's: advancement — a ten-bob couch from Burn's, tually controls the eastern entrance to the South waters around the Philippines. The Japanese carnation-red chairs, three armchairs from A is for Abel, who brings us the Post, China Sea. However, the chances of this hap- Army then withdrew from the Philippines alto- "various" places, 'a brand-new heater from the B is for Binge, who jokes are the most! pening are few for the people are pro-Western, gether as the well-equipped army under General Bursar, and a wireless from Chaff ey which Rod- C is for Chapman, and also for Chaff, although a strong anti-American influence pre- Macarthur advanced. Order having been ney fixed for us—thank you, Rod! D is for Dancing-class, good for a laugh! vails. restored, the Americans in turn vacated the A Common-Room Development Committee F is for Edwards, School Captain, you'll note, As I have mentioned, the people of the Philip- Philippines, thus leaving it a bankrupt, but free, has been formed under Gavin and Gary, with F is for Flora, made John look a goat! pines now have their independence for the first Republic. plans for asking the Bursar if he would give us G. is for Gary, it also fits Gavin, time since the Spaniards invaded the islands in I have included the above history of the funds for a poker-machine, roulette wheel, and H is for Hard work—we're sick of havin'. 1521. The Philippines was ruled by Spain for Philippines for I feel that it will have a great a cocktail bar. Robert, however, doesn't think I is for Immensity_Rod's plates of meat, nearly four centuries, but was captured by the bearing on the way the Republic will act in the that Mr. Griffiths will agree to these amenities. J is for James, brother of Pete. U.S.A. in the early 1900's during the almost future, for the way it does act will help to K is for Knott, who lives up in Sing., decide Australia's destiny. The general feeling The two sections of the Form are ably led by comical Spanish-American War, which ended L is a Laugh that we get from old Pring. Spanish rule in the Philippines and in the West against the Americans is not one of hatred but Form-Captains Arab and Pringle. Arab, by the M is for Mop; mustn't forget Max, or tall Indies. However, the people were determined of a grudge which they undoubtedly bear be- way, lost the Dryden Heaps Trophy(f N is the Noise, if in Physics we're lax. to have independence, which had been promised cause of the American domination of the is- stories) to Gary. The margin was quite con- 0 is for Oddities—we have quite a few— lands But this is really unfair, for Washington vincing, but in all fairness it must be stated that them by the Spaniards but had never been ful- P is for Phyllis—we're glad there aren't two! filled. Having encountered difficulties, the spent two thousand million dollars on housing, Gary had unbeatable help from Binge and Q is the Quiet which comes with the Boss, U.S.A. promised them their independence in sanitation and education. Also, there is abso- Robert. 34 It is strange how ambition turns back on it- by a further eight million annually. The majo- It it turns to the Soviet Union it will undoubt- self; the young boy dreams of the time when he rity of these people are exceedingly poor and lutely no doubt where the squadrons of fighters ly get food, heavy machinery and building can become a sailor, and travel the seven seas have little to eat apart from what miserable came from. Also, taking into account the finan- ed aterials at the expense of the Russian people, over in the tall ships. Little he realises that grains of rice they can grow on their tiny plots cial position of the country, there is no doubt r the Soviet Union would rather give food to of land. Indeed, agricultural pursuits provide as to whether the aircraft were paid for or not. fo country to persuade it to turn Communist the happiest hour a sailor sees a living for about 80% of the people. an to its own people. There is no reason to Is when he's down There is of course, no need to mention the a Industry in India was non-existent a few years way Filipinos feel towards the barbaric, sadistic thop it doing this, for there is no country to At an inland town 5 hich it is loyal (it should be to the U.S.A.). With his Nancy on his knees. . ago; but now, under the patronage of Mr. Japanese who tore their country limb from limb. W Nehru, it is developing gradually. Last year The dungeons and cells which were built dur- he only reason why it should turn to the West Ambition is, it seems, an urge that can never or aid is that the West has freedom and demo- nearly two million tons of ingot steel was pro- ing the Spanish rule, and which were used by ' be fully satisfied; but it is the search for achieve- duced, and this figure should be quadrupled by the Japanese for their sinister purposes, can racy. (The Soviet Union boasts of democracy ment which ambition engenders, that makes life iso). The West could not possibly afford to 1961 if several large schemes live up to expec- still be seen today, and I feel that, even though c "an awfully big adventure." tations. Much of the outside aid for these Filipinos use strong language to describe them,a ive what Soviet Russia is capable of, but free- G. M. Lom may be the deciding factor as to whether schemes has come from Russia. However, the they are justly proud of them, for they stand g average Indian still remains pro-British, as the for how the people of the Philippines defied the c e have a friend to our north or a pro-Com INDIA TODAY nunist enemy. Only the future will tell. following extract from "Time" illustrates: Japanese dictatorship. Nippon cruelly treated t his victims, who today bear nothing but hate A. G. Shott, V-K "Oh, east is east and west is west, and never "For all its years as a republic, the land that against him for the way in which he wrecked the twain shall meet," wrote Rudyard Kipling struggled so hard for independence is still in one of his better-known poems. Today, an and mutilated their beloved country. I have AMBITIONS largely dominated by British ways, has not even mentioned before, casually, that the Republic of exception to this oft-said maxim is to be found bothered to take down the portraits of the the Philippines is a bankrupt nation which is "To live would be an awfully big adventure!" in India, where, ironically, Kipling spent much British Viceroy in the Presidential Palace. Last of his life. And if India is divided between indebted to the United States for all its arma- But Peter Pan could never quite get the week, with Prince Philip around, India seemed ment. Now, because of the country's financial Eastern and Western ideas, her western sym- positively nostalgic for the bad old days." position, it is doubtful whether it could, firstly, hang of it pathies are even more sharply divided between buy more armaments in the event of a war or, One cannot help feeling that, delightful Russia and the free world. If, in these troubled Now we turn to that troubled state of Kash- secondly, feed its people in the event of a war though his - his half-life-would be, there days of differing beliefs, there is a notable mir. When the Independence of India Act was —or, for that matter, in peace. With this second among the fairies, the mermaids and the never "fence-sitter" it is India. passed by the Attlee Administration in 1947, factor in view, the time must come when its birds, playing his pipes, he does sometimes al- Although technically a Republic within the India was divided into two states—one Hindu people will go without the necessities of life most realise that to live, if only he could, would British Commonwealth, she is by no means loyal and one Moslem, the latter being named Paki- such as food and clothing. When and if—and it be an awfully big adventure; but, as Sir James to Britain and has frequently backed Russia in stan. When all the old states had been distri- must, considering the nation's economic posi- Barrie so wistfully remarks, he never quite got condemning her Mother Country. Indeed, the buted there remained Kashmir. The ruler, a tion—this eventuates the way is open for Com- the hang of it. most disconcerting thing about India, in the Hindu, carried into India, but, as 80% of its in- munism, Socialism, Marxism, Leninism or what- "Ambition!"points out some worldly person. eyes of the free world, is her apparent gradual habitants were Moslem, Karachi insisted—and ever you like to call it. The Philippines have trouble—he hasn't any ambi- slide towards Communism. On the other hand, has insisted, without avail, ever since—that a "That's the whole majority vote should determine to which coun- Nippon to thank for this state of affairs, and tion!" she has often criticised Russian actions. The this only adds to their hatred of him. If you Ah, yes; ambition. But what is this strange fact is that Mr. Nehru is very adept at talking try it should belong. will remember, at the end of the Second World part of man's life—of every man's life, surely? but singularly inept at taking any positive A few months ago the world was stirred by War, France was starving and her people would To someone might say, to most—it is, per- action. But who can blame him? How could the dramatic news of the uprising in Tibet and have turned Communist to get food had not the haps, an urge to attain riches, or promotion or that seething mass of overcrowded population by subsequent reports of the Dalai Lama's flight United States sent help. This could happen in stand up to any of the major powers? Who can into India. Mr. Nehru came out of his shell far the Republic of the Philippines. It is happening a high position in society. But what about those who are born (as some undoubtedly are) with doubt that India is in a very precarious posi- enough to guardedly warn Communist China in India and Indonesia. It happened in Estonia, these things? Have they no ambition? Yes, tion? And who can blame them for being loath that India disapproved, and later committed Latvia and Lithuania, although these highly they are ambitious, perhaps, for all that their to criticise Russia with Krushchev's puppets just himself further by giving the Dalai Lama poli- cultured little countries were grabbed more by money or high society cannot obtain for them over the border in Tibet? Perhaps the trouble tical ayslum. No doubt Mr. Nehru realises that invasion by the Red Army than by the need for —a simple life, free from all the hustle and lies in her insistence in being completely inde- the only reason China cares about Tibet is be- food. The Philippines could "ask" to be taken bustle of their upper-class "gaiety." pendent. Perhaps her positon would be firmer cause Tibet is the gateway to India. For it is over by the Communists, as did the Baltic if she had retained closer ties with Britain. obvious that the Communists ultimately hope "Ha-ha!" cries our worldly friend. "That is States and a small province in Eastern Siberia. Now let us look at the internal troubles of to conquer this country. And it may be some To conclude, the Republic of the Philippines merely inverted ambition." that melting-pot of humanity. There are about comfort to the brave Tibetans, while they fight will soon be in a desperate financial position. Inverted it may be; but to those people an 400 million people in India, and they are joined their gallant but unevitably futile battle against Its people will starve and it will turn to some- ambition it certainly is. one—anyone—for help. To whom will it turn? 37 36 GENIUS DREAMS What is there in that world of dreams? evil, that they have the moral—if not physical What is there? When Freud and others explore —support of India. One dictionary definition of the word Genius "Good night; sweet dreams." that world even further, what will they find, The future for the Indian peopleis not states that "a genius is a man endowed with the and how will it affect mankind? Without taking It might be interesting to know just how The Name in vain, God only knows. bright, and who knows when the end might highest mental gifts," and it has been said that many times in twenty-four hours, and in how come? We of the free world sincerely hope genius is ninety per cent. perspiration and ten many different languages all over the world, G. Millar, V-K that these ancient persons will not be taken in per cent. inspiration. that expression is used. It would be just as by glib Russian promises, and will take heed of Genius cannot be developed quickly; it means interesting to know the full extent to which what is happening in Tibet. And if the Indian dreams figure in the literature of the world. SALVETE (continued from page 13) leaders could swallow a little pride and perhaps giving up other things, and concentrating on one particular thing, taking a lot of time and And not just in the realms of fiction, either; shrink themselves to fit their boots by resuming think of Freud's books, and all the other similar Pitt, N. E. (lIb), Feb.—Dec. '58. closer and more loyal ties with Britain, then her work. books, written by men who have been fascinated Salisbury, W. R. P. (VI), Feb. '53—Dec. '58. world might become more pleasant. After a concert performance once, a lady by the mysterious extra-terrestrial world signi- Saville, J R. Hodgman rushed up to Kreisler and said, "I'd give my fied by dreams, and the way it can be explored . (II-j), May '55—June '59. life to play like you." To which he replied, as far as possible to help people whose minds Saville, J. (Prep. III), Feb.—June '59. "Madam, it took just that." RELIC OF A DEAD RACE have retreated, as it were, into that world, so Sharman, H. D. H. (VI), Feb. '57—Dec. '58. Very few people can be called "genius" in that they cannot concentrate properly on their Sherwin, M. S. (Va), April—Dec. '58. Below the rocket passed green vegetation and the true sense of the word; but Mozart was one affairs in the physical world. grasslands. The mists rolled over the smoking Sims, R. P. (Vb), Feb. '57—Dec. '58. person who could; in 1766 he composed his Dreams, and some very peculiar ones at that, mountains in the distance. The rocket sped at first opera, at the age of eleven. All people Stephens, S. H. (Prep. VI-m), June '54—Dec. enormous velocity into a forest. There was a have certainly figured in fiction to quite a large '58. are gifted with a certain amount of genius, but extent. While some men have laboured for many blinding flash, metal flew through the air, and some with more than others, as in Mozart's Stephenson, A. J . (Vb), Feb. '55—Dec. '58. five bodies were silent on the ground, their ten- years to prove that physical illness may be case. But the only way to become famous and brought about bymental unrest, it has been Verrell, R. S. (VI), Feb. '49—Dec. '58. 1954: tacles sprawled loosely and lifelessly. Through remembered is to develop that genius, however the ages, the remains of the rocket were slowly generally accepted for thousands of years that Third XI. 1956: Boundary Umpire for First small. There is no short cut to genius, it is an inanimate object which has had a very XVIII, Central Umpire for "B" House Foot- buried by earth. The rocket would not be found attained only by persistent effort. till two hundred million years later. colourful history can sometimes impress some ball. 1957: Boundary Umpire for First But many cannot develop their gift of genius of this upon the mind of a nearby sleeper, XVIII, gained the Butler Memorial Prize for The year was 1960 A.D. The train jogged to- because of weak health or the necessity of who may, as a result, experience an equally Cricket. 1958: Captain First XI, in First wards Sydney with a load of coal and coke. The earning a living, hindrances which prevent the colourful dream of this. This idea has been XVIII, Senior Prefect. fireman in the cabin of the old steam-engine person pursuing his gift full-time. used to very good effect by Sir Arthur Conan Ward, R. C. (VI), Feb. '49—Dec. '58. was showing his mate the great clump of heavy Doyle in his short "Tale of Terror," "The Wastell, S. (Va), Feb. '55—Dec. '58. 1956: Genius can be used, if developed, for the Leather Funnel." In complete contrast to this coal he had found in the tender. This was no benefit of mankind. Many have given up prac- Under 14 Football, Athletics Colours. 1957: might be offered the two books, so beloved of Athletics Colours. ordinary clump. It was a massive thing which tically their lives for others, trying to discover, children ofall ages, of "Alice's" dreams of weighed a great deal. The fireman let it drop. for instance, the cause of malaria, if they are Wonderland and the strange land Through the Williams, R. J ., Feb.—Dec. '58. The clump instantly split open and a piece of gifted in such things. Looking-Glass. Wilson, C. D., March '51—Dec. '58. National genius is another aspect of this curved, flashing metal protruded. As examples of non-fictional dreams, we Woodward, D. R. (VI), Feb. '54—Dec. '58. subject. The Germans are good violin-makers, 1958: I/C. Cricket Scoreboard. Scientists were baffled. How could an even could take the visions described in the Bible and are a very thorough people; the Greeks —in particular, perhaps the greatest vision of object, of an unknown steel, come to be sealed were good architects, gifted in fancy and beau- ure-making; and, as the saying goes, all time, St. John's Revelation. Here St. John's in with coal? The metal had been tested. It was tiful struct mind was taken back to this mysterious world of superior to the world's best steel. The fact that "Time is the art of the Swiss." dreams, the world of the symbolism of the mind, An egotist is a fellow who is usually knee- it was sealed in coal indicated that it must have The words "solitude" and "genius" go hand and shown, as no other man or mind has ever deep in conversation. existed at or before the carboniferous age. in hand. Character is developed with others, been shown, the mysteries of God's plans for this world. But, as is so often said in science Education is the inculcation of the incompre- Many wild and fantastic theories were put for- but genius is developed alone. hensible into the ignorant by the incompetent. ward. But who was to guess than an alien fiction, the world is not ready for those secrets Genius is something all have, but few deve- yet, so they were wrapped up in that ambiguous The modern girl is old-fashioned enoughto rocket crashed on Earth two hundred million lop. Let us develop it for the benefit of all. dream-symbolism which has puzzled so many be afraid of a mouse, but modern enough to years ago? P. Charlton, IV-H thinkers for so many years. deal with a wolf. F. C. 0. Sticher 39 38 Under 11 on behalf of the Staff and members of the 15yds.: Calvert (H). 1, Hood (M) 2, Wood (N) 3. Sub-Primary, to sincerely thank our Parents SCHOOL _JOURNAL 25yds.: Calvert (H) 1, Hood (M) 2, Wood (N) 3. and Friends' Association for their very gen- Dive: Mason-Cox (H) 1, Calvert (H) 2, Hood erous donation of extra equipment and gifts If any parents feel that they have surplus (M) 3. that will beautify and give comfort to our little SCHOOL OFFICERS, 1959 pieces of furniture, for instance, small tables, Relay: Hay 1, Nixon 2, Montgomery 3. community. These are the gestures that help to Under 10 make a satisfying and successful year for every- Captain of the Junior School: A.W. Pearce we would greatly appreciate them. 15yds.: Wilkinson (H) 1, Risby (H) 2, Fey (M) 3. one. House Captains: SPORT 25yds.: Wilkinson (H) 1, Risby (H) 2, Davis iejurei (M) 3. Hay: A.W. Pearce Cricket.—The Junior School sporting pro- M. Anderson Dive: Risby (H) 1, Henry (H) 2, Fay (M) 3. It hardly seems possible that this branch of Montgomery: J . 1959 got away to an early start on Blackwood gramme for Relay: Hay 1, Montgomery 2, Nixon 3. the School has been in existence for just over Nixon: J. February 18 with the first inter-school cricket two years. We now have on enrolment of 27, Under 9 Games Captains: match. The early start was to take advantage with Grades I and II working the School curri- of the good weather, which held throughout the 15yds.: Denson (H) 1, Sherrey (N) 2, Peck (H) 3. Cricket 1st XI: A.W. Pearce culum. Football 1st XVIII: R.Warner season. Final Points: Whilst one realises that the first objective of Tennis: R.Warner A. Pearce was elected captain, and A. Gray Hay, 1831; Nixon, 891; Montgomery, 89 the Sub-Primary School must be to teach the vice-captain. Both these boys, together with R. three "R's," yet creative work is of almost equal Form Captains: Tennis.—On the afternoon of April 29 a most Warner, J Blackwood and S. Palfreyman, were importance in the teaching of young children, VI.M: A.W. Pearce . enjoyable Inter-School Tennis tournament was consistently the best players. held on our new courts. Unfortunately, the and we try to provide opportunities for free VI-W: M. S. Brown expression in many and varied activities. V-M: C.Viney, S. Paifreyman We were still not strong enough for St.Vir- standard of play was somewhat uneven, the IV: M. S. Saunders gil's and St. Peters, the former being the com- final match totals being: S.V.C. 54, H.S. 37, At the end of Term III last year the children III: G. Saville petition winners. F.S. 9. performed a ballet depicting the story of the ancient Greek myth "Persephone," with music Final Roster Points: S.V.C. 18, S.P.S. 12, H.S. St. Peter's were unable to provide a team. STAFF by Marion Anderson. 11, F.S. 7. Our team was R. Warner (captain), J. M. 1959. Anderson, S. Palfreyman and P. Henry. Two of our seven-years-olds competed in this THERE has been one change in Staff for Swimming. - The Inter-House Swimming year's Eisteddfod—one in the solo piano sec- At the end of last year we lost Mr. Stephens, Sports were held this year at Wrest Point pool. tion and the other in the vocal solo section for who left to enter the commercial world. We There were 17 events on the programme, which the under tens. wish him success and thank him for his many was spread over an hour-and-a-half. House Our Sub-Primary section of the parent school thoughtful acts, and particularly for the good All our older children have played cricket spirit was keen and every competitor tried his continues to be a very happy place. Eager, regularly throughout the summer. work he did in our Library. hardest to make this carnival our best ever. receptive minds usually accompany bright, We welcome Miss Tanner to our School. She happy faces, and anyone chancing down in our Now we are well under way with this year's has already endeared herself to all of us. We We are indebted to all those people connected little corner will find an abundance of these. syllabus, and our horizon of work and ambition hope she has a long, successful and enjoyable with Wrest Point for making the pool available, has been widened with the addition of another also to Mr. Dunn and Mr. Brammall for their Our vistors this year have included our Head- stay with us. teacher, Miss Judith Reid, to this branch of the help. master, Mr. Newman, who "pops in" frequently School. May we take this opportunity of saying 'Wel- enough to be regarded no longer as "new," but come" to Mr. G. H. Newman, the new Head- Detailed results: a trusted friend of our little people. We were THE JUNIOR SCHOOL PARENTS9 master of Hutchins School, and Mr. Dudley Open very pleased to see our Board Chairman, Mr. Clarke, the Deputy.Headmastet 25yds.: Ellis (H) 1, Milbourne (N) 2, Anderson Hodgson, and hope that he will find time to ASSOCIATION (N) 3. come and see us again soon. Our Deputy-Head LIBRARY 50yds.: Ellis (H) I, Milbourne (N) 2, Waters The inaugural meeting of the above was held is now a regular visitor and his subject, reli- in October, 1958, and a President, Treasurer, (N) 3. There has been established a Memorial Dive: Pearce (H) 1, Burbury (N) 2, Milbourne gious instruction, is a very popular one. Of Secretary, four ladies and four gentlemen were course, our Mr. Viney is always a welcome Library to the late A. A. Stephens, a former (N) 3. elected to act as a "Steering Committee" until Headmaster of Queen's College. The Old Boys Relay: Nixon 1, Hay 2, Montgomery 3. visitor. The boys have an affectionate spot for the Annual Meeting in March, 1959. This Com- him and look forward with anticipation to the of this college have generously made available Under 12 mittee organised a Barbecue, and would like to some magnificent shelves, many books, and a day when they will graduate to the Junior thank all who helped make it such a success. 25yds.: Parker (M) 1, Risby (H) 2, Scaife (M) 3. School. Some of the proceeds of this function were allo- filing cabinet. We extend our grateful thanks 50yds.: Parker (M) 1, Risby (H) 2, Scaife (M) 3. and would tell them that the Library is not only As these notes seem to be in a very appreci- cated to the purchase of a flag-pole and flag, Dive: Rex (H) 1, Blackwood (N) 2, Parker (M) 3. ative vein, we would like to take this opportunity and a lectern for the Junior School Hall. a great boon to us educationally, but the room gomery 1, Hay 2, Nixon 3. is one of the most attractive units in the School. Relay: Mont

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The present Executive Committee would also WAR MEMORIAL APPEAL DONORS MATRICULATION, 1962 like to thank all original members who retired The following donation is acknowledged with thanks (period 1/12/58 to 1/7/59) at the Annual Meeting, for the work they did £ s. d. THE following advice has been received from 13. A person shall be qualified for matri- in establishing the Association, especially Mr. L. Previously acknowledged ------19,310 3 2 the University of Tasmania and should be a culation in the University of Tasmania if he 0 0 Richardson, who did such a wonderful job as F. H. Foster ------13 valuable guide for parents and boys: has- Secretary. 3 2 M.E.H. Total ------£19,323 Amendments to the Rules of Matriculation (i) attained the age of 17 years, unless have been approved by the Council of the Uni- exempt under Rule 14; versity. They will come into force on March 1, (ii) passed in accordance with this Rule 1962. five subjects of the' Matriculation Ex- HUTCHINS SCHOOL WAR MEMORIAL FUND Changes in Rules amination selected as follows, and in- as at December 31, 1958 The only changes of any importance are those cluding at least one subject from Sec- in the present Rules 10, 11 and 12, which list tion A of either Group I or Group BUILDING FUND the subjects of examination and prescribe the II— £ s. d. £ s. d. subjects that must be passed in order to matri- (1) £ s. d. £s. d. By General Fund _____- 11433 19 0 To subjects from Group I To £2240 Australian Common- ,, Donations, 1958 ------694 12 3 culate. These are replaced by the following: wealth Loan 2240 0 0 (2) One subject from Group II Cost Brochure 223 9 6 Sundry Expenses ------143 3 8 10. Passes with credit may be awarded in 366 132 12128 11 3 (3) Two other subjects from any Less payments to School -- 10350 0 0 subjects passed at the Advanced Level in the E. S. & A. Bank Ltd. 287 6 0 1778 11 3 group or groups; Centenary Fund ------2000 0 0 December examinations. At the Ordinary Less payments to School -- 2000 0 0 Level and in all February examinations passes (iii) passed in at least three subjects at the Sports Oval Fund -- .. 10200 0 0 Advanced Level; Less payments to School -- 10200 0 0 may be awarded but not passes with credit. Lists of names of all candidates who pass in (iv) passed in the five subjects presented at Honour Roll and Memorial Chairs (Balance) -- -- 77 10 6 any subjects of the Matriculation Examina- not more than two sittings, a sitting for Interest — Investments Bank 1037 17 5 tion shall be published and shall show the this purpose meaning the Matricula- subjects passed and the standard of each pass. tion Examinatons held in any Decem- £2893 19 2 £2893 19 2 ber and in the following February, and 12. The following shall be the subjects of no candidate may count any subject at the Matriculation Examination. All shall be Ordinary Level unless at the same or CHAPEL FUND examined at the Ordinary Level and at the Advanced Level. a previous sitting he has passed at least £ Id. two subjects at the Advanced Level. s. d. £ s. d. £ By Subscriptions 1407 3 8 Group I: To £750 Australian Common- 750 0 0 Interest - Investments Bank 19. These Rules shall take effect as from wealth Loan -- -- Christ College Trust -- 1295 17 10 £800 Hydro-Electric Com- Section A: French, German, Latin, Greek. March 1, 1962, when the Rules of Matricula- mission (Tas.) Loan -- 776 5 0 Christ College Trust -- 877 12 11 tion in force immediately before that date Hobart Savings Bank - Ac- Section B: English Language, English Lit- count No. 204322 -- -- 10 3 11 erature, Modern History, Ancient His- shall cease to be effective. Expenses— Architect Fee ------25 2 19 8 36 0 0 tory. Provided that higher passes obtained at Foundation Stone -- -- 288 19 8 the Matriculation Examination under the Group II: Rules in force immediately prior to the com- £2703 1 6 £2703 1 6 Section A: Mathematics A, Mathematics B. ing into force of these Rules shall be deemed Section B: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, to be and may be counted as passes at the R. ROBERTSON, Hon. Treasurer Advanced Level under these Rules. We have examined the above statements of the Building Geology. Fund and Chapel Fund with the books and records and report that the Statements show the position of the Funds as shown Group III: by the books and according to the information and explanations given to Us. Music, Art (of which not more than one Common sense is not so common." QUENTIN McDOUGALL Hon. Auditors D. C. OVERELL may be counted), Geography. —Voltaire BRANCH NOTES Adrian Gibson (1944) has been admitted to 2—Corporate Communion, at 7.45 a.m., St. the Bar. David's Cathedral. Branch Notes will be reported fully in the Guy Rex (1919) has been appointed Chair- Evensong, Anniversary Service, at 7 p.m. December issue of the Magazine. man of the Board of Management of the Queen - St. David's Cathedral. Alexandra Hospital. (Both services for Old Boys, Parents, DOWN THROUGH THE AGES Friends and Boys). Don. L. Burbury (1921) has been elected President of the Tasmanian Farmers and Stock- 3-113th Anniversary. Anthony Ashbolt (1931) has been re-elected President of the Hobart Chamber of Commerce, owners' Association. Anniversary Assembly, at 9 a.m., Senior whilst Cohn Murdoch (1915) is President of Paul Marshall (1939) this year won the Aus- School. the New Norfolk Chamber. tralian Champion of Champions Single-Barrel Anniversary Assembly, at 10 a.m., Junior Championship. School. Sperry Marshall (1945) won the State Double- Rise Championship, Club Single-Barrel Cham- Degrees at the recent Commemoration were Birthday Party, at 10.45 a.m., Prepara- conferred on P.W. McCabe (1944), LL.B., B.A., tory School. pionship, and Commonwealth Double-Barrel Championship at the Cressy Gun Club's Christ- D. C. Mitchell (1944), LL.B., B.A., and Adrian Football: Past v. Present, 2 p.m., War Gibson (1944), LL.B. Memorial Oval. mas shoot. Amongst Wardens of Municipalities are R. K. 4--Mannequin Parade, at 7 p.m., Wrest Hugh C. Webster (1917) was awarded the C.M.G. in the New Year's Honours. Since 1955 Madden (1907), Hamilton; T. A. Frankcomb Point. (1918), Huon; D. L. Burbury (1921), Oat- 6—Annual General Meeting., 8 p.m., at the Professor Webster has been Convenor of the SYM National Committee for the Scientific Direction lands; whilst W. A.Webster (1918) is Treasurer School. of the Australian Programme for the Inter- of Oatlands and C. J . Parsons (1919) likewise 27—School Fair. national Geophysical Year. It is mainly due to of Hamilton. this work that Australia mounted an outstand- Successful exhibitors at the Campbell Town September- ing scientific effort to uphold her prestige in this Show were: J . M. Taylor (1922), Merino; R.V. 11—Luncheon, at the School. field. Hugh is President of the Queensland ("Major") and Richard Bowden (1917 and 13—Golf: v. O.L.A., at Oatlands. Branch of the Association, and was in Hobart 1946), Corriedale; Louis T. R. Anderson early in January. (1919), Romney Marsh. October- (Old Dr. F. Philip Bowden (1915) has been elected ACTIVITIES 17—Athletics: at War Memorial Oval a member of the Board of Directors of the Boys' Race, Golding Cup). English Electric Co. Ltd. F. P. is still to be DECEMBER Boys 21—Annual "At Home," 6 p.m. (Old found at Cambridge University. Cricket Match.— Unfortunately, the day and wives or girl friends). Dr. Alex. White (1926) was one of a contin- selected for the Past v. Present cricket match 31—Cricket: Town v. Country. gent of mainland visitors during January. He turned out wet and it was absolutely impossible November- is practising at Moorabbin, Victoria. to play this game. However, both teams fore- gathered for luncheon, and with visitors, in- 8—Reunion: Hobart. Felix St. Hill (1930), from Adelaide (with FORTHCOMING FUNCTIONS I.C.I.A.N.Z.),was seen in Hobart during Jan- cluding the staff, our ladies fed 57 perons. The December- uary. First Test was being played in Brisbane and we 113th ANNIVERSARY PROGRAMME 10—Cricket: Past v. Present, at the Oval. were able to fill in time quite satisfactorily by H. R. Reynolds (1890) has been elected an listening to the wireless. July 25 to August 4, 1959 15—Luncheon, at the School. Honorary Council Life-Member of the Royal Agricultural Society of Tasmania. Luncheon. - As usual, the December Lun- REUNIONS cheon was very well attended, and although the July- C. L.Westbrok (1893), of Sydney, called on figure was a trifle below last year's record, it was 25—Tennis: v. School and Staff, 9 a.m. Derwent Valley: Friday, September 18, at the Secretary of the Association in February, still well over the hundred, and it must be 30—Table Tennis: v. School and Staff, 7 p.m. New Norfolk. whilst another interstate visitor was Syd. Ches. recorded that our Ladies' Committee did an terman (1891), from Melbourne. 31—Golf: at Rosny, at 10 a.m. South Australia: Friday, August 7, at N.M. excellent job. Debating: v. School, at 7.30 p.m. Club, Adelaide. Tom Vincent (1942) has been awarded a On behalf of members of the Association, the New South Wales: Friday, July 24, at State Apprenticeship Scholarship. President (Mr. M. S. Bull) made a presentation August- Sperry Marshall (1945), the Australian to Mr. H.V. Jones, Headmaster, as it was prob- 1—Football: v. O.T.O.S., at 2 p.m., War Sydney. Victoria: Monday, July 20, at Melbourne. Champion of Champions, won the State Single- ably the last occasion on which he would be Memorial Oval. present at a large gathering of Old Boys. Northern: Friday, August 14, at Launceston. Barrel Clay Sparrow Championship. School Boys' Dance (invitation) 4,

40 (Harris 19 n.o.; Hethrington 4/23, McCor- 6/20, Johnston 3/40) and 175 (Conway 45; FEBRUARY SPORTS CLUBS mack 5/13) and 80 (Mann 29, Everett 11; Heth.. Verrell 3/15, Tunbridge 2/19). rington 6/41, McCormack 4/30), defeated Uni- Cricket, v. Old Launcestonians.-Due to a CRICKET versity, 44 (Cane 17; Bull 8/21) and 64 (Mel- Old Boys, 146 (Harris 72, Brammall 10, Pal- brilliant century by Brendon Lyons, Old Laun- seed 20; Bull 4/25, Hibbard 4/19). freyman 14, Vautin 23; Lyons 4/36, Watson cestonians won the Challenge Shield which goes It is with pleasure that we again record the 3/3 1), lost to Old Launcestonians, 5/192 (Har- with this match. A very enjoyable day was had fact that we won the Southern Old Scholars' v. Friends: Won outright by 10 wickets. Old ris 24, Lyons 101, Johnstone 29), by five wickets Cricket competition. This is the sixth successive Boys, 200 (Harris 49, Nicholls 21, Brammall 31, and 26 runs. at the Memorial Oval. Wilson-Haffenden 45, Vautin 12, Bull 17; Rud- occasion on which we have carried off this title, FOOTBALL MAY and once again our chief rival was Friends. dock 4/32) and 0/13, defeated Friends, 69 There were a number of meritorious perfor- (Allen 18; Bull 9/19) and 143 (Ruddock 61; It is rather early to state what our chances are Luncheon.-The usual Luncheon was held mances, including a hat-trick, and Harris bat- Bull 6/38, Mann 2/45). for this year's premiership, but we are confident during the May holidays, at which the President ting throughout an innings. It must be recorded Round 2 of again being in the finals. welcomed Mr. G. H. Newman, the newly- that Max Bull, who has been playing with us for appointed Headmaster, and the Rev. Dudley v. Old Virgilians: Won on first innings by Officers elected were: Patrons-The Presi- twelve years, collected his first hat-trick and his dent of the H.S.O.B.A. (Mr. Bull) and the Clarke, Deputy-Headmaster. The Luncheon bowIng figures make rather impressive reading four wickets. Old Boys, 6/163 (Harris 36, Hib- was again well attended and the hundred was bard 25, Mann 55 n.o.), defeated O.V.A., 159 Headmaster (Mr. Newman); President, J . R. -1,528 overs, 284 maidens, 5,726 runs, 612 Clennett; Vice-Presidents, R. J . S. McIntyre broken. We have to thank our ladies for again wickets-an average of 9.35. Included in Bull's (Fulton 88; Bull 4/64, Mann 3/45, Johnston providing curried scallops. 3/20). and N. C. Swan; Hon. Secretary, A. J . S. Harris figures were 8/21 against University and 9/19 (Acting); Assistant Hon. Secretary, R. W Vin- Queensland Reunion. - This is dealt with against Friends. v. University: Won on the first innings by 26 cent; Hon. Treasurer, N. C. Johnston; Com- under Branch Notes. The John Mullen Memorial Trophy was won runs. Old Boys, 93 (Nicholls 30, Johnston 33; mittee-D. Hawker (captain), M. Darcey (vice- Hethrington 5/30, Harris 5/20) and 146 (Wil- captain), B. Aherne (players' representative), JUNE by the captain of the Club, Bob Mann, by half a point, whilst the W. H. Mason-Cox Trophy son-Haffenden 69, Nicholls 15, Johnston 11, D. W. Strutt, J J . Hosking, R. M. Swan; Coach, The Annual Ball, which was to have been was awarded to M. S. Bull. The three club offi- Vautin 18 n.o.), defeated University, 67 J. Rogers; Hon. Auditor, T. A. Wise; Manager, (McDonald 32; Bull 3/12, Johnston 5/14). held in April, was held on the first Friday and cials who voted on this trophy for three players A. M. Graves; Trainers, J . Morgan and J . Hos- was an outstanding success. His Excellency the all placed the same players in the same order, v. Friends: Lost by one run on the first in- king. Administrator, Sir Stanley Burbury, and Lady so Bull must have been the correct choice! nings. Old Boys, 111 (Nicholls 16, Mann 49, Jack Rogers has again agreed to coach the Burbury honoured us with their presence. It Trophies for outstanding performances were Johnston 16; Conway 7/25), lost to Friends, team and we are very pleased indeed that he was very pleasing to have an Old Boy of the awarded to A. J. S. Harris and N. Johnston. 112 (Munnings 28, M. Rogers 25, B. Rogers 26; has been able to make time available. We anti- School as our chief guest at this function. Matches played, 9; won outright, 3; won on Hibbard 4/29, Mann 3/15). cipate playing Old Launcestonians later in the North-West Reunion.-Refer to Branch first innings, 4; drawn, 1; lost on first innings, Round 3 year, but this will be subject to a date being available. Notes. 1 Total premiership points, 63. v. Old. Virgilians: After leading by only one JULY Leading Batting Averages (qualification, five run on the first innings we ran out outright The form of a number of players has un- Reunions were held by the Huon and Vic- innings): R. Mann, 11 innings, 1 not out, high- winners by 78 runs. Old Boys, 96 (Nicholls 21, doubtedly interested the Southern selectors and torian Branches, whilst gatherings of Old Boys est score 72, 292 runs, average 29.20; D. Brain. Harris 21, Brammall 17, Wilson-Haffenden 14; we confidently anticipate having representatives entertained the Secretary in Adelaide and Perth. mall, 5-0-31-121-24.20; R. Wilson-Haffenden, Goodluck 7/23) and 131 (Brammall 20, John- in the Southern side which will have played the These are referred to under Branch Notes. 9-2-69-151-21.56; A. J . Harris, 12-3-49-169- ston 40, Hibbard 23,Verrell 11; Fulton 3/12), North on June 20, and are hopeful of some of 18.78; N. Johnston, 10-0-40-162-16.20. defeated O.V.A., 95 (Fulton 29; Bull 6/50, our representatives being included in the Tas- Hibbard 2/26) and 54 (Howard 21; Bull 5/17). manian Amateur team to play in Perth during RI•7ISJ1] Leading Bowling Averages (qualification, 200 July. balls): M. Bull, 120 overs, 18 maidens, 345 runs, We desire to record our appreciation of the v. University: Won on the first innings by two 51 wickets, average 6.77; N. Johnston, 31 .2-122- wickets and 64 runs. Old Boys, 8/264 (Brain- It is worthy of note that Mr. H. C. Smith is support given by Old Boys to our project for 13-9.39; B. Hibbard, 55-15-150-12-12.50; R. mall 23, Mann 72, Johnston 37, Verrell 17, Bull President of the Tasmanian. Amateur Football this year, viz., the purchase of a racing eight for Mann, 66-7-209-16-13.06. 40 n.o., Tunbridge 25; Hethrington 3/91, Mal- League this year, whilst Ray Vincent is Hon. the School. Funds received to date are as fol- Leading Catches: Mann and Johnston, five seed 4/67), defeated University, 200 (Cole 51, Secretary and also Southern and State Selector. lows: Hobart, £383/16/-, including proceeds of He has been appointed Manager of the Tas- each. Hudson 60; Bull 5/49, Brammall 2/88, John. the Mannequin Parade; Huon, £32/6/-; Der- ston 3/23). manian team. went Valley, £541616; Midlands, £18; Northern, Results: £69/1379; North-West, £33131-; other Tas- Round I v. Friends: Won on the first innings by 67 Results to date: . ; New runs. Old Boys, 9/169 declared (Harris 17, manian, £277 1 9!-; Victorian, £22/9/ v. Old Virgilians: No play; match drawn. Lost to O.V.A., 10.6 (66) to 12.19 (91); de- South Wales, £17/87-; Queensland, £9; South Brammall 28, Mann 67, Vautin 23; Conway feated Claremont, 17.8 (110) to 7.12 (54); de- Australia, £5; West Australia, £673!-; overseas, v. University: We were down on the first in- 4/41), defeated Friends, 102 (Jones 36; Mann feated Lindisfarne, 18.10 (118) to 13.13 (91); nings but won outright by 12 runs. Old Boys £876!.; total, £687/10/3.

47 46 Mr. Harris had charge of the First Form, in tuted for Queen's. The Collegiate School may lost to -O.T.O.S., 11.8 (74) to 11.22 (88); de- THE EIGHTY CLUB" which (besides myself) were Archie Blacklow like to know that our last verse ran— feated City, 20.16 (136) to 9.11 (65); lost to We have discovered another Old Boy eligible (now Colonel), Harold Bradford, Martin Bon- Friends, 8.11 (59) to 11.18 (84); lost to Uni- niwell (now a C.B.E.) and Athol Maning, Roll the old, the Chariot along, for membership of 'The Eighty Club" in the Roll the old, the Chariot along, versity, 9.13 (67) to 17.11 (113); defeated person of Mr. Alexander Joseph Clark: amongst others. The big boys of the Sixth Form to 6.9 (45); defeated that I remember, in addition to J R. 0. Harris, And the 'Sisters" will help us to roll it along, Hydro, 37.32 (254) Year No. Residence . O.H.A., 14.17 (101) to 7.9 (51). Born Age were Cohn ('Chook") Brammall (later Classics And the "Sisters" will help us to roll it along, 9/8/73 85 1886 1194 Hobart Master at the School), Bill ('Pug") and Fred And we'll all hang on behind. Addendum.—We congratulate the following He becomes our fourth oldest member after ("Whis") Grant (sons of the late C. H. Grant) players on being selected for the Southern In 1896 the School Jubilee was held, and we Reid, Susman and Cox, who are 95, 90 and 88 and Frank Adams. were given a holiday and had a few festivities. team: M. Darcey, J . Munro, S. Palfreyman, G. Perry; and we wish the following, who were years of age respectively. As time passed I was moved to higher forms Our Rhymaster of the day was L. E. Giblin selected for Perth, all the very best for the We regret to record the death, at the age of and among my friends were Andrew ("Anna") ("Legs"), who died, I think, in New Guinea. Seventh Amateur Football Carnival: J . Munro, 80, of Hugh John Ford (1891, No. 1362). For Clark (afterwards a Judge), Charlie Sharland, One of his efforts for the Jubilee was— the whole of his long life he was connected with S. Palfreyman, G. Perry, and our trainer, J. Guy Bailey and Leo Butler. The last three were Hurrah for the Black and Magenta; Morgan. the sea. He gained his Second Mate's Certificate all killed in World War I. in London at the age of 22 and joined the White When beneath this flag you enter, Star Line with the princely salary of £4/b!- Our lessons were held in the "Big" room and You must ever fight, to do the right per month. In 1903 he became Chief Officer of in the "New" room. We enjoyed playing And rally round one centre. "Fives," and I played football in the School The Worshipful Master, Wor. Bro. F. J . E. a ship sailing between South America, San - When the South African War broke out, boys Johnson, led official visits to Old Hobartians and Francisco and the China Coast. Then followed Seconds and cricket in the Firsts when Roly of my day who enlisted were Jack McCormick Tasmanian Union Lodges, which were well sup- ten years as owner-skipper of the barque Pocock was captain. Like most schoolboys we (D.S.O.), Tommy (Morton) Swan, Jack Rey- ported, and reciprocal visits were also made by "Helen," trading between Australian and New indulged in pranks; on one occasion we caught nolds, Frank Adams (died on active service) these Lodges, which are bound to us by Masonic Zealand ports. In 1914 he was the first captain a bird and put it in the Master's desk. As he and Lucas Salier. I was Head boy when Mafe- family ties. The annual visit to Old Gram- to be appointed to the Commonwealth Light- opened the lid the bird flew into his face. The king was relieved. I hoisted the flag and we marians took place on June 6, and a good repre- house Service, and was responsible for the consequences to us were more or less painful. were given a half-holiday. Two fine Classical Masters of my time were C. J. sentative contingent from the South attended. transportation of all materials for the construc- Two good fights I particularly remember The annual outing for the children of the tion of lighthouses in Torres Strait and the H. Chepmell and R. L. Dunbabin, an Old Boy and afterwards a Professor at the University. were one between Jack McCormick and Frank Clarendon Home was held at the Pet's Parade Northern Territory. His last active appointment Reid. This took place in the lane below the in March, when some thirty-odd youngsters ment was as a pilot with the Hobart Marine Our rival schools were Queen's College, School steps, and was a bloody battle which were provided with pony rides and a beautiful Board, a post he held for 27 years until his Friends, Officer College, and in the North our neither won, and it was never finished. Frank afternoon tea. A cricket match v. Rechab Lodge retirement. He was a member of the Old Boys' sister school, Grammar. Horton College at Ross Reid was killed in World War I. The other was was abandoned owing to rain after our oppo- Lodge. had just closed and there was no Roman Cath- between Dennis Butler and a "larrikin" on the nents had batted, but the afternoon tea and the SCHOOL REMINISCENCES olic Public School then. We played our foot- tennis court. Dennis won, but his opponent unusual exercise was enjoyed by all, stiffness of 1895-1899 ball matches near New Town Station—I think cried repeatedly, "Let me at him - hold me joints being more than offset by the atmosphere it was called the Risdon Ground. Our dough- back"— a contradiction in terms. of fraternal good-feeling. We had the temerity tiest opponents in football were Queen's (after- By the Rev. J. W. Bethune, C.B.E., M.A. (Cantab.) Some of my school fellows became renowned to challenge Pacific Lewis Lodge for possession wards amalgamated with Hutchins). The team of the Sir Ernest Clark Shield for Tennis, and When I was nine years of age my father had as senior cricketers, among them Reg. and Stan and barrackers drove to the ground in a horse- Hawson, Gordon and Ossie Douglas, - Leo were soundly beaten. left the old home of 'Dunrobin," Ouse, and was drawn brake, with a School flag flying. We took Butler, "Tommy" (Dr. C. N.) Atkins, Guy and The Lodge lost one of its oldest members living at Longford, so I was sent to the Laun- with us- a cock painted magenta and black, made ceston Church Grammar, of which I was after- out of tin, and, if we won, this was hoisted aloft Keith Bailey. (Dec. 1926) by the death of Hugh John Ford, wards Headmaster for ten years. on the flagpole as we returned singing— I left the School at the end of 1890 and a and a Masonic service was conducted at his year later went to Cambridge University. When At twelve years of age, when we were again graveside. Roll the old (contracted "Rolio") the Chariot along, I was in camp during World War I, I was on in Southern Tasmania, I entered the Hutchins the School Board and I tried to move the Recent new members are Kyle Wood, Wilfred School in February, 1895, the only other new If the Queen's are in the road—if the Queen are in the road School to Sandy Bay (the site of the Univer- Bennett, Douglas Clark and David Brammall. boy being Athol Maning, who is now in New Zealand. The Headmaster at that time was the We will roll it over them—we will roll it over them sity). We could have procured many acres at Congratulations are extended to the Senior And we'll all hang on behind. small cost, but the Board would not agree. At Rev. H. H. Anderson, B.A., and the other this time I also acted as part-time School Chap- Warden, Bro. Hugh Ellis, on his election as Masters were Mr. W. E. Austin and Mr. J . E. R. Oberlin-Harris (afterwards If the school happened to be Officer, or lain, preparing the boys for Confirmaton,-and it Master-Elect for 1959-60. The Installation will McElroy. Mr. J . Friends, or Grammar, those names were substi- was then that I perpetrated the School Song. take place on July 22. Headmaster of Hutchins) was a pupil-teacher. 48

Bishop Mercer wrote a far better one, but for some reason mine was adopted—chiefly, I think, Baker—To Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Andrew Baker: a because Mr. Scott-Power adapted such good daughter. music to make it palatable. Bamford—To Mr. and Mrs. R. Bamford: a son. Bowden—To Mr. and Mrs., Richard Bowden: a son. In conclusion, if ever the steps of the School Brain—To Mr. and Mrs. Terry Brain: a son. - — porch should be removed, a bottle containing Bender—To Mr. and Mrs. Ian Bender: a son. lid -- the names of the Sixth Form of 1898 or 1899 Butler—To Mr. and Mrs. Edward Butler: a son. should be found—Andrew Holden, Guy Bailey, Chambers—To Mr. and Mrs. John K. Chambers: a son. Leo Butler, "Pepper" Burgess and your humble Collier—To Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Collier: a son. servant. Coupe—To Mr. and Mrs. David Coupe: a son. Downie—To Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Downie: a son. Vivit post funera 'yirtus." Foster—To Mr. and Mrs. N. B. Foster: a son. Gluschke—To Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Gluschke: a daugh- OBITUARY ter. Headlam—To Mr. and Mrs. A. B,. Headlam: a daugh- It is with regret that we record the passing ter. of the following:— Henry—To Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Henry: a son. Hills—To Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Hills: a son. Nam Hopkins—To Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Hopkins: a daugh- Ford, H. J . (1890, 1362). Gurney, D. A. (1915, 2109). ter. King, C. S. (1901, 1502) James—To Lieut. and Mrs. Ian James: a daughter. Thirkell, G. L. (1907, 1709). Johnson—To Mr. and Mrs. F. J. B. Johnson: a son. Scott, Walter (1885, 1132). Johnson—To Mr. and Mrs.. R. F. Johnson: a daugh- Swan, E.T. (1907, 1764). ter. Kile—To Mr. and Mrs. K. Kile: a daughter. Kirby—To Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Kirby: a son. ENGAGEMENTS Mitchell—To Mr. and Mrs.. J. Paul Mitchell: a daugh- — ter. Andrews, Gerald, to Miss Winsome Smith. McCreary—To Mr. and Mrs. Noel McCreary: a son. Brewster, Robert, to Miss Megan Brammall. McDougall—To Mr. and Mrs. C. McDougall: a daugh- Cooper-Maitland, William E., to Miss Jennifer M. ter. Hutton. Parkas—To Mr. and Mrs. A. Parkes: a daughter. Courtney, Michael, to Miss Robin M. Abey. Reeman—To Mr. and Mrs. Ian Reeman: a daughter. Hádlow, David, to Miss Elizabeth Butler. Renney—To Mr. and Mrs. Graeme Renney: a daugh- Hutchins, Ryan, to Miss Patricia Emanuel. ter. Lynch, Ross, to Miss Pam Wills. Roberts-Thomson—To Mr. and Mrs. Athol Roberts- Mules, Ronald S., to Miss Jennifer M. Webb. Thomson: a son. Morris, John P., to Miss Jennifer M. Munro. Rogers—To Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Rogers: a son. Murray, Ian D., to Miss Claire F. Staude. Ryder-Turner—To Mr. and Mrs. David Ryder-Turner: Rogers' G. S., to Miss Patricia B. Sheppard. a Son. : Skinner, Robert, to Miss Ann Stephenson. Sansom—To Mr. and Mrs. Geoff. Sansom: a daughter. Woodward, Graham L., to Miss Rosemary Wills. Scaife—To Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Scaife: a son. Skinner—To Mr. and Mrs. David Skinner: a daugh- 3LcW1 ter. Smyth—To Mr. and Mrs. Rod Smyth: a son. Brooks, Leslie, to Miss Kathleen Dwyer. Tanner—To Mr. and Mrs. Ken Tanner: a son. Calvert, Donald C., to Miss Jill Watchorn. Thompson—To Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Thompson (Mel- Conway, Jack S., to Miss Margaret Johnson. bourne): a son. Cooper, W. (Bill), to Miss Diane Young. Wood—To Mr. and Mrs.. Crompton Wood: a daugh- Cowie, G. S., to Miss J Mein. ter. T . Croft, Peter, to Miss Amanda Pierrette. Cumming, Gordon R., to Miss Geraldine Gee. Dalwood, Peter G., to Miss Kay Y. Wilson. '.1 Elliston, Tars, to Miss Dorothy Barwick. Harvey-Latham, Rodney W., to Miss Kay M. Howard. Lester, Keith, to Miss Marjorie Wacisley. • . •.. Madden, Ian, to Miss Audrey O'Meag.her. Marshall, Paul McD., to Miss Heather N. Webb. Sc. I. '•'•' Muller, Tim, to Miss Geneen Crocker. - ,.. Ward, James it, to Miss Peggy Allen. ' -. i" , i._• Woodward, Keith, to Miss Wilhelmina Kuyer.

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