MAG Kent College Magazine

No- 160 S e p t e m b e r , 1948

EDITORIAL This long Summer Term has been a veritable catherine-wheel of activity, set spinning in April and increasing in speed until its final dizzying whirl in July. Eittle wonder, then, that now it is all over we feel a shade vertiginous and unsteady, that our brain seems like a flywheel, and that our eddying thoughts chase each other round in wild circles. Try as we will to get things into steady focus to take a mental stocktaking of the past weeks, the vortex refuses to be stopped. Round and round it goes carrying with it a succession of kaleidoscopic flashbacks of a multitude of events. Drowning men are said to see their past life unroll before them. So it is with us : we have but to sink into contemplation and the reel of the term begins to move, unwinding a stream of quickly-moving pictures before our eyes— bulldozers, mounds of soil, rain, sawdust on the pitch, victory on Wliit-Monday, marquees, speeches, athletic records broken, more rain, exams, piles of scripts, reports, coal mines, swimming sports in sweltering heat, double- deckers and the final exodus. Bulldozers, mounds of soil

For pity’s sake, gentle reader, turn the page and read on before you too get caught in the maelstrom, and your senses become giddy also.

SCHOOL NOTES The President of the Methodist Conference (the Rev. Dr. W. E. Farndale) visited the School on Friday, April 30th, and gave an address in the School Chapel. Dr. Farndale was accompanied by the Rev. Frederick Pearn (Chairman of the Eondon South-East District) and the Rev. J R. Harland, 2 SCHOOL MAGAZINE

Although the President of the Conference is officially styled Visitor to the School, the annual peregrinations of holders of the office have not brought them this way for a long time. We were therefore particularly glad to know that Dr. Farndale was visiting Canterbury and to have the opportunity of welcoming him to K.C. ®> © The School now possesses a fine motor-roller. This long-awaited piece of equipment arrived by lorry just before Whitsun and reached ground-level by using the coke-heap as a ramp. Walter promptly became master of the machine, and before long it was on its trial run getting the cricket square into better shape for the Old Boys’ match. When the drawbar for attaching the set of gang mowers to the roller arrives, the machinery for keeping the playing-fields in good trim will be complete. Gone, therefore, are the 12.30 p.m. rolling squads which worked up an appetite for lunch smoothing the wicket or hockey-field. Only the adipose, whose avoirdupois qualified them for a seat on the crossbar, will, we feel, have any real regrets. ® @ ® On Saturday, July 17th, Patrick Purcell, A.R.A.M. (clarinet) and Dr. Ernest Suttle (piano) gave a much- appreciated recital at the School. ® The front gate at K.C., which, within our memory, has been ever-open, has been removed. At the same time the entrance to the drive has been widened and laid out with ornamental flower beds, and the approach to the Whitstable Road is now much more open than formerly. @ ® ff>

We should like to express our gratitude to the following parents for their generosity in making gifts to the School :— — to Commander B. A. Castle for the trouble he has taken to secure for us a Magnetron Magnet and for his kindness in defraying half the cost. This large and costly permanent magnet is made of one of the latest magnet steels and is unobtainable through normal channels, SCHOOL NOTES 3

— to Mr. E. G. Martin, of Budapest, for his gift of electrical measuring instruments in various stages of con­ struction. These will prove of great value to boys learning the structure of ammeters and voltmeters. — to Mr. E. G. Iinhof, of Tankerton, for presenting a billiard table with accessories, including a snooker set. — to Mr. J. C. Blake for the gift of National Geographic Magazines and maps for the Eibrary. — to Mr. J. N. Barker for the gift of a mounted terrestrial globe. ® @> For further additions of books to the Reference Eibrary we have to thank Mr. Prickett, Mr. Richards and D. M. A. Wilson. The practice of giving a book to the Eibrary on leaving is an excellent one, and we are grateful to Telfer i and Dann for reviving this tradition and commend it to others when their time at school comes to a close. With the strain of examinations over, Telfer i and other members of the second year Sixth put in much useful work on the lengthy job of compiling a subject-catalogue. @> © @ The air-raid shelter, to which we made some memorable nocturnal trips in the early months of 1940, has disappeared and the rough places on the edge of the playing fields have been planed smooth by a bulldozer during the Easter holidays. A stream of lorries subsequently dumped loads of top-soil in dune-like heaps, converting this area into something resembling a miniature Sahara. The desert aspect, however, was altered by a fairly rapid growth of vegetation cover, including several sturdy marrow plants ; and some of the heaps show promise of turning into natural marrow-beds which would provoke the envy of an amateur gardener. When the top soil is spread and sown with grass there will be a considerable extension of the space available for games. @ ® ® Societies have flourished this term. The Scientific Society has organised several trips ; the Literary Society has got under way again ; the newly-formed Archseological Society has begun to tap the rich resources of the locality ; 4 SCHOOL MAGAZINE and the more esoteric Synthesist body has been deep in argument and discussion. An account of the activities of these various groups appears elsewhere in this issue. It was with very real regret that we had to say good-bye to Mr. Cotterill this term, on his leaving us to take up a post at the Carmarthen School of Art. Mr. Cotterill showed a great enthusiasm for his subject, and had the gift of communicating that enthusiasm to others ; and the benefits of his tuition are to be seen in the high level of work in Art now reached in the School. He spent much of his time in out-of-school hours in the Art Room and Workshop, and there are many, Old Boys and present alike, who owe him a debt of gratitude for his expert guidance, encourage­ ment and interest in their work. We are particularly grateful to him for his ready and willing co-operation in stimulating boys to produce that high-class illustrative material which has added much to the attractiveness of the School Magazine. The School joins in wishing him every happiness and success in his new post. Valete The following boys left at the end of the Easter Term, 1948 :— M b: Kohbod, Wilcox. Ha: Welch. Salvete The following boys entered the School at the beginning of the Summer Term , 1948 :— lib: Easlett, Satchu.-

SPEECH DAY This year Speech Day proceedings were held in a marquee erected on the field. Dowering skies gave us fears that the speeches would be accompanied by an incessant drumming of rain on the roof, but fortunately the afternoon turned out fine and warm, and the marquee brailings were pulled up, allowing a free circulation of air and providing an overflow space for late-arrivals. The proceedings opened with a short service conducted by the Rev. Frederick Pearn (Chairman of the Rondon South-East District), and then the Chairman of the Governors (W. J. Mason, Esq.) bid welcome to the guest of SPEECH DAY 5 honour, Professor A. Victor Murray, M.A., B.D., B.Pitt. (Principal of Cheshunt College, Cambridge, and Vice- President of the Methodist Conference). He expressed his delight at seeing such a large gathering of parents and friends, and then called upon the Headmaster to make his report. Mr, Prickett spoke of the pleasing progress towards getting back to pre-war standard made by tire School since its resettlement in Canterbury. Numbers were higher than they have ever been before, and in a short time the School would begin to feel the benefit of the stream passing through and making larger forms at the top. He welcomed the new School Certificate in that it gave wider scope and freedom of choice, and would enable each boy to follow his own particular bent, within reason. It would remove the stigma of failure, and everybody on leaving school would carry away some record of attainments. One of the outstanding features of the year had been the spontaneous growth of a number of societies in the School. It was pleasing to note the initiative which had brought these into being without any outside pressure, and the responsible part the boys themselves were taking in organising the activities of these bodies. Interest in dramatics had been marked, and the ambitious task of presenting “ Hamlet ” at the Cavalry Theatre had been highly successful. Two of the cast had also taken part in the Festival Play, “ Thor, with Angels,” and were said to be indistinguishable from the professional actors! The year’s examination results had produced a good record, with five Higher School Certificates, seventeen School Certificates and seven Matriculation exemptions. The Headmaster congratulated F. W. Stacey, a former Head Prefect, on obtaining a Second Class, Division I, in the History Tripos at Cambridge, and so completing his degree, and stated that F. S. Telfer, the present Head Prefect, had been accepted for entry into Cambridge, and thus a tradition was being established. Professor Murray then distributed the prizes, saying that he preferred to do this first, as it gave the recipients something to read while his speech was going on. But Professor Murray did not turn out to be that type of speaker at all ; he was the sort that everybody wanted to listen to— 6 SCHOOL MAGAZINE and go on listening to for quite a long time. The Head­ master had previously warned us that Professor Murray’s sayings were unpredictable, but that whatever he said, he would not be dull. He was right indeed. Professor Murray congratulated the Headmaster on his report, and said that he was already much impressed by the School. He then launched into a discourse on grammar which made everybody prick their ears. Grammar can be distressingly dull, but Professor Murray adopted such an original approach that even small boys found the subject highly entertaining and began to wonder if they had not mistakenly maligned it after all. Before long Professor Murray had led us to see the full significance of the word “ we ” and the range of its implications. It stood for something far greater than a mere plural ; it was a corporate word, synonymous with the School and, in a wider sense, the nation. Heritage, history and tradition were embodied in it, and it was the individual responsibility of each of us to keep that fact constantly in mind. The Head Prefect, F. S. Telfer, speaking with polish and assurance, thanked Professor Murray, and gave a review of the year’s sport and other activities in the School. Mr. Richards, in seconding, remarked that although official Methodism had neglected us somewhat in the past, this year we had been doubly honoured by being visited by both the President and Vice-President of the Conference. He expressed the wish of all of us in saying that he hoped Professor Murray would come again. After tea on the field, members of the Remove presented scenes from “ A Midsummer Night’s Dream ” on the lawn, and a highly successful week-end was concluded with special services in the School Chapel on Sunday. At the morning service the preacher was the Headmaster, and in the evening the choir sang selections from Handel’s “ Messiah.” PRIZE LIST Headmaster’s Prize, F. S. Telfer. Leedal Essay Prize, A. G. Greenburgh. Form V— Form Prize, G. Justicz. Remove—Industry, D. A. Kidd, W. E. Keill, J. C. W illiam s. Form IVa— Form Prize, I. G. Telfer ; Progress, M. W. Uridge. SPEECH DAY 7

Form IVb— Form Prize, D. H. Black ; Industry, H. F. B. W eeks. Form IVc— Industry, J. N. Kennedy, R. H. Beard, R. M. Rady. Form Ilia— Form Prizes, B. Higgenbottam, G. Jewson ; Industry, M. J. Spain, R. G . Em ery, J. N . Rayner. Form Illb— Form Prizes, R. Q. Edmonds, D. J. Pentin ; Industry, B. J. B. Thomas, I. B. Moat. Form Ila— Form Prizes, R. K. Gibson, F. G. A. Thompson; Industry, P. A. Cousens, A. Adams, J. F. E. Carey. Form lib— Industry, T. W. Baker, D. Kalyanvala, M. A. H. Price. Singing Prizes— Treble, M. C. Williams ; Alto, D. R. Young ; Tenors and Basses, M. I. Walter. Art Prizes— Senior, B. T. Pealing; Junior, R. W. Hookham.

SIX LITTLE NIGGER BOYS A feeling of utter despair came over him. He sat down and considered the events of the last few days. When they had first come to the island there had been six of them : now he alone was left. The idea of treasure-hunting had been attractive and they had taken every care to ensure the success of the voyage. They had brought chisels and crowbars with them, but as the treasure was buried in rock, dynamite was to have been the main tool. The treasure had been originally in a cave, but a fall of rock had blocked the entrance and they had intended to blow through the roof. They had set off in a small yacht in high spirits, but their ardour had been somewhat damped when their boat had piled up on the reef of the very island on which they were to land. Luckily, quite a lot of the stores floated in the next day, and also the box of dynamite. They were therefore enabled to pitch a camp and occupy their time waiting for a passing ship in carrying out their original plan of searching for treasure. On the third day, however, when they came back after working strenuously in the hot sun, one of the men was missing. They ate their meal, and then, growing anxious, went out to look for him. 8 SCHOOL MAGAZINE

The island was small— a bare five hundred yards across— and had scarcely any cover of vegetation. Thev soon covered all the ground, and yet found no sign of the missing man. At length they were forced to put him down as a victim of the sharks which infested the lagoon, although they did not really think him rash enough to have attempted to swim in it. The next day they toiled on and enlarged considerably the raw gash in the only hill on the island. At midday they discovered that another of their number was missing. Again they searched the island, but in vain. There was not a single sign of his presence anywhere, nor anything to suggest the mode of his disappearance. However, they still dug on, but when the next man vanished, dread fell on them. This time when they searched they all went the same way so as not to lose sight of each other instead of spreading out as they had done before. Again there was no trace, but they had not really expected any. That night they all slept in the same tent, but the next morning there were only two left. All they knew of the third was that he had gone out to light the fire, and had never returned. By now they were thoroughly afraid. What could they do against this unseen enemy who struck when their backs were turned? That day they had stuck together like leeches and had not moved an inch from the water’s edge the whole day: at night they slept with their hands clasped. Next day they had decided to carry on working at the hill to keep their minds off the terrible plight in which they found themselvs. The dynamite had all been used up, and they had resorted to the use of sledge-hammer and chisel. On and on they had dug— hopelessly trying to keep sane. The thinker looked up for a moment. Had he heard a sound from over the sea? No, it was only wishful thinking. His mind returned to his thoughts. He had been holding the chisel while the other man had wielded the hammer. The man with the hammer had decided that he was thirsty, and went to a pool nearby to drink. The other had carried on with a crowbar, jabbing at a crack. Suddenly the crowbar, meeting no resistance, SIX LITTLE NIGGER BOYS 9 had slipped. With all his strength he had levered sideways, and a boulder had been forced out of its bed, revealing a hole. He had shouted to his friend, but there had been no answer. Fear had gripped at his heart, and turning, he had seen nothing. His eyes had travelled along the footprints which his friend had made. They led to the pond, but there, abruptly, they came to an end. Nothing could have more terribly affected a man. With a sob, he had fallen to the ground and stayed there in a trance for what seemed to him to be hours. Then he had stood up shakily and staggered over to the summit of the island, where he had sat and pondered over the events of the past few days. Soon the midday sun grew unbearable. He stood up stiff and cramped all over. He glanced round the horizon. His eyes fell on — a ship. A ship, heaven be praised! He jumped up and down, he ran, he danced. He was saved. The treasure was found and he was rescued. He stood on the very top of the island and waved his shirt. The ship steamed on— but then a shout rang out. He had been seen. All at once he saw the ship change course and begin to head for the island, hooting madly on its siren. A boat was lowered and put out to bring him to the ship. Eight men landed and toiled up the hill in the terrible heat of the sun. Half-an-hour later eight men walked slowly down again. Search as they might, there was not a soul on the island! N. JACKSON.

LIFE IN SOUTH AFRICA Kings wood College, Grahamstown, Cape Province. It seems a long time since I left, but I have not forgotten the school where I spent five happy years, and I look forward to receiving the Magazine very much. The schools out here are different in many ways. Baths and showers are not so plentiful as in English schools, but that does not excuse a dirty neck! They are very keen on sport, and rugger is a special favourite. I think it would be a good match if both K .C.’s could meet. 10 SCHOOL MAGAZINE

Out here there are miles and miles of open space, with no houses, but only native kraals dotted about in the busli- veld. The “ piccaninnies ” wear no clothes at all and have very fat stomachs because they live only on mealie-meal. The older children wear blankets and lots of beads, but they are all very friendly. Nearer the towns where they can get a few clothes, some are reasonably dressed, but at times one sees a native with feathers round his knees, a bright red blanket over his shoulders, colourful beads round his neck, huge ear-rings, and on his head a bowler or a top hat. Usually he will be carrying a very long walking-stick. The women carry all the bundles on their heads, and it is nothing to see a crate of chickens balanced on top of a bundle of washing. In some tribes when the boys reach the age of 14 or 15 they are painted all over with white paint and wear a loin cloth and have a fringe of feathers or straw around their heads. They are then sent off on their own to provide for themselves by hunting their own food, and are away for three moons or months. During this time members of their own tribe hunt them, and they have to remain uncaptured if they want to be accepted as men on their return. At one time they had to kill a member of an enemy tribe, but this custom has been done away with. During this period they are known as “ umquettas.” I have seen a good deal of South African scenery whilst travelling by car. Most of the cars out here are American— quite grand ones, too. English cars are much more expensive and are not made to stand up to the very bad roads and the long distances. Train travelling is very tiring. When we started our holiday, my brother and I left Grahamstown at 9 p.m. and travelled for 180 miles, arriving at our destination at 1 p.m. on the following day. My mother travelled by car and did the journey in four hours. The railway tracks are single ones and the gauge narrow. At one place a native woman wanting to get on the train stood in the middle of the track and waved her hand. The train stopped and she got in and off we went again. Boys who live in Northern Rhodesia are on the train for five days, and so lose ten days out of each holiday. In the summer holidays (December and January) we spent a very interesting time at Cape Town. We went up Table Mountain the easy way— by cable. General Smuts climbs it quite often when he is in residence in Cape Town, LIFE IN SOUTH AFRICA 11 and some people going up by his route were very surprised to see a large puff-adder and a Cape cobra in their way. Both these are deadly poisonous and are best avoided. Around the Cape Peninsula are many bays, not all suitable for bathing, but almost all of them good for fishing. Penguins are seen frequently on the rocks, and in Table Bay seals come right into the docks. At one bay we went to there were a number of baboons. These sometimes wander into the villages, but they do no harm if left alone. Sharks come into the bays at certain times of the year, and it is wise not to swim out beyond the surf— just in case. Afrikaans is providing me with quite a number of headaches, but I hope in time to be able to speak it fluently. I would like to be able to share all the fruit and the many good things that are easy to get out here. Huge black grapes during the recent harvest were only 3d. a pound. I expect you think life out here is just grand. So it is in the holidays, but in term-time it is much the same as in England —just work! (From a letter received from C. W. Tiltman.)

FLYING VISITORS

During this term a couple of visitors— a male and female Spotted Flycatcher— have attached themselves to the Remove form-room. This pair, although uninvited, soon squatted on the waste water-pipe leading from the Lower School bathrooms. It is not known whether it was just chance that led these two mates to nest on the pipe, or whether they did it on purpose, for when the waste water is let out, the pipe gets quite warm and acts as an excellent radiator. To start with, the female laid four eggs, but unfortunately the number was reduced to three. By Speech Day the eggs had just hatched and the youngsters seemed to grow at an amazing speed. To feed her family the mother would swoop under the cloisters, hover for a moment, then alight on the nest and drop a fly into the gaping mouths of her young. 12 SCHOOL MAGAZINE

After a short while the fledglings were to be seen trying their first experiments in the art of flying. Two or three times members of the form helped them back to the nest after such efforts. Soon, as they became more proficient, they went away one by one, and all that remains now is the deserted nest, waiting for new families next year. B. C. COOPER.

THE SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY This term, in spite of the counter-attractions of other activities, the Society has continued its fortnightly meetings, at which papers on widely divergent subjects have been given. The two main attractions this term have been visits to the Gas Works and Chislet Colliery. At the Gas Works, our guide showed a great ability in explaining the various intricate processes involved in the production of household gas, and Mr. Stephens found it highly amusing to be in statu pupillari. The visit to the mine at Chislet was very instructive and most enjoyable. The cage tore down the shaft at a seemingly incredible speed, and we felt obliged to wait at the bottom until our stomachs had got into position again. Clad in rugger togs, and complete with lamp and helmet, w'e proceeded to the east coal face— a walk of a mile and a half. Pieces of rock fell down around us between the pit props, and about half a hundredweight of coal crashed down to the left of the extremely Scottish miner operating the mechanical cutter. The Headmaster came away from the coal-face looking as fresh as a daisy, but subsequently met with an accident( !) which deprived his face of much of its cleanness. After looking at the water-pumps and the stables, we came to the surface in the cage and watched the enormous winding-gear racing round. We then had much- needed shower-baths and arrived back very late for lunch. We should like to express our appreciation to all those who made this visit possible for us, and especially to the guides at Chislet, who gave up their Saturday morning for our enjoyment. R.P.T. THE LITERARY SOCIETY 13

THE LITERARY SOCIETY The Literary Society has made a good start with its activities this term, and five meetings have been held. Considerable interest has been shown and the Society has seemed popular. Activities at the meetings have been varied. At the first meeting four members read extracts from their favourite literary works. These included extracts from John Masefield’s “ Everlasting Mercy,” the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, Hardy’s “ Return of the Native,” and Shelley’s “ Defence of Poetry.” The discussion which followed included statements relative to the exact definition of the word “ poetry ” ; a comparison between the conception of beauty of various poets, and discussions on the merits of various authors of repute. Four of Lamb’s “ Essays of Elia ” were discussed at the next meeting. Among the topics touched on were Lamb’s depth of feeling as expressed in his writings ; the merits and demerits of the author and the variety of his interests. The subject of Lamb’s temperament as expressed in his writings produced a great deal of disagreement, one school of thought pronouncing him “ a hollow sham ” ; the other group professing to be whole-hearted admirers of him. The next meeting was held in Canterbury and was one of the most interesting events of the term. At it Mr. W. G. Urry (O.C.), Sub Librarian and Archivist of the Cathedral Library, showed the Society a great number of interesting and ancient manuscripts. The Canterbury manuscripts form one of the most important collections of ancient documents in existence. Many have been “ claimed ” by various foreign countries, and one document has even found its way into the Library of Tokyo University. Many of the more important manuscripts came under discussion, especially the “ Nuremberg Chronicle,” a mediaeval history illuminated with the heads of various kings and saints ; a rental of the Cathedral tenants for about the year 1095— remarkable because through it we are able to discover many of the details of monastic life ; and a document older than the “ Anglo-Saxon Chronicle,” dating back to 732 A .D , 14 SCHOOL MAGAZINE

Perhaps the most interesting documents about which we were told were the manuscripts authorising the First Prayer Book of 1549, compiled during the reign of Edward VI and bearing the signatures of the Lord Protector and of Cranmer, and a document settling a dispute of seniority between the Archbishops of Canterbury and York. On this document the marks of William the Conqueror and his queen, Matilda, were to be seen, and also the actual signature of Eanfranc. We also saw a quarto folio of Shakespeare’s “ Henry VI, Part I,” dating back to 1610, and the bulky “ Doomsday Monarchorum ” from which the famous Doomsday Book was compiled. The “ Red Book of Canterbury,” which contained manuscripts going back to well before the 12th century, was also seen, and it was interesting to note that Harbledown was mentioned in this work. Mr. IJrry raised an interesting point by stating that it could be seen from many of the manuscripts that the monks of Canterbury possessed their own particular form of handwriting. Mr. Urry afterwards conducted a party up the Bell Harry Tower. The Society extends to him its grateful thanks for organising this visit to the Cathedral Library and his informative discourse. Passages from W. PI. Hudson’s “ Far Away and Long Ago,” “ Thor with Angels ” by Christopher Fry, “ Hamlet,” Shelley’s poems, “ Bengal Lancer ” by F. Yeats-Brown, and “ Black-out in Gretley ” by J. B. Priestley were read at the next meeting. The discussion which followed touched on points ranging from the instinctive fear of snakes to the psychological effect of the war-time blackout, and served to show the versatility of the society’s interests. Although the, Summer Term has many other attractions, it has been pleasing to note the enthusiasm and interest shown at the Society’s meetings. Next term we shall continue our activities and hope to welcome new members from the Sixth, Fifth and Remove. I.F.T. R.W.S. THE ARCHEOLOGICAL SOCIETY 15

THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY Early in June, at an inaugural meeting, it was decided to form an Archaeological Society at K.C. It was felt that such a society was particularly appropriate in such a district as this, so rich in Roman, Norman and Saxon remains. The interest shown at the opening meeting was not of the exaggerated character which is so often short­ lived, nor so small as to suggest that the existence of a Society was not justified. The suggestions for visits and other activities made quite an impressive list. Mr. Fowler was elected President, F. S. Telfer Secretary, and W. J. Bomford, M. J. Sinnoek and V. A. Hill were appointed to the Committee. A draft constitution drawn up by the Committee was subsequently approved by the Society. The main feature of this was the limitation of the number of members. It was felt that an over-populated society would be unwieldy for visits and talks, and so it was decided to limit the membership to thirty. Suggestions thrown out at the opening meeting were acted upon, and the first visit arranged was to the Leper Church at Harbledown on May 22nd. Here we were conducted round by the Sub-Prior, and the Vicar also kindly came over and helped in explanations. This church is one of the oldest Norman churches in England and possesses some interesting architectural features. But perhaps the most interesting archaeological specimen was a curiosity known affectionately as “ Old Joe.” We first met him when the church was being built—he was apparently the architect, builder, foreman and mason combined. Continuing on our tour, we found him as bellringer and time-teller (using an interesting sundial in the church wall). Having thought at last that we had finished with “ Old Joe,” and being also of the opinion that cooking was normally a pastime reserved for the fair sex, we were soon to be disillusioned, for “ Old Joe ” transpired to be cook and cooking-utensil manufacturer as well. He must have been a true curiosity, for he lasted from the nth to the 19th century and presumably is still doing his bit for the export drive. So much for Harbledown. The second visit was a more ambitious one to Dover Castle. Here we found that we had literally bitten off more than we could chew, for we discovered a tea waiting for us 16 SCHOOL MAGAZINE before we had completed half the work. The Castle really needs a series of visits, and careful preparatory work for each beforehand. While we were here, we saw in good detail the Keep : the underground work, Church and Pharos await our attention in the future. The third visit— one of local interest— was to St. Augustine’s Abbey and St. Martin’s Church. Dispensing with the services of a guide, the members conducted them­ selves around, and built up in their own minds the picture of the monastery as it used to be. The result was a remarkably successful reconstruction, with one or two original theories proving to be correct. St. Martin’s Church proved less interesting, but the whole made a grand afternoon. In addition to the outdoor visits, there were several papers read by members of the Society in connection with them. The visit to Dover was prefaced by Mr. Fowler with a paper on “ Castles ” ; and Atkins read a paper on “ Saxon Architecture ” and J. C. Williams one on “ Monasteries ” before our visit to the ruins of St. Augustine’s and St. Martin’s Church. These were excellent, and the Committee thanks all our “ lecturers ” very sincerely. Next term we hope to have some talks on the art of digging and allied subjects. Perhaps, stimulated by these, the Society might even commence to do some digging itself in the Spring. F.S.T. THE SYNTHESIST SOCIETY Early on in the term a meeting was held at which it was decided to form a society for the purpose of holding informal discussions upon any topics of interest. The title chosen for the group was the Synthesist Society, a name which seems to have baffled the entire community ever since. Indeed, it was remarked that it seemed to be more of a secret society than anything else. In order to clear up some of these doubts, here are the Society’s aims :—-(a) To hold serious discussion on controversial topics of all kinds in the belief that discussion is an effective method of getting nearer to the truth ; (b) that truth itself, as far as we can grasp it, is not to be found along any single avenue of approach nor by the exercise of any single faculty, but by the reconciliation and harmonisation of many different points of view. S O N£THlM

M *r co tie OWN / THE SYNTHESIST SOCIETY 17

Mr. Spencer was unanimously elected President, and it was decided to keep the Society as informal as possible and to limit the membership. Each member of the Society must initiate a discussion by giving a short paper upon an interesting and debateable subject. This term we have had papers upon the most varied subjects, including U.N.O., Church Unity, Marxian Philosophy, Pacifism, and the British-Israel Theory. As the ranks of the Society are drawn from both the Arts and Science sides, there have been some notable battles of words and some prodigious feats of arguing by a minority. There was also the example of a distinguished Scots member of the Society who could not understand how the Scots were descendants of a lost tribe of Israel. One Sunday the Society met in the Headmaster’s drawing room by kind invitation of Mr. Prickett. Each member stated his creed, but none of the remarkable beliefs expressed succeeded in shocking the Rev. Stanley Keen, the visiting preacher. The Society is very grateful to the Headmaster for his kind invitation. M.J.S. VERNON HOLME NOTES

Captain of the School: G . A . S t i c k e p p s GODWIN Captain : G . A . H a n s o n Vice-Captain : P . J. S t o n e NEVIEEE Captain : G . A . S t i c k e p p s Vice-Ca.ptain : T . D o v e WINDSOR Captain : W . H o g b in Vice-Captain : J. R . S m it h

These notes are normally written in the peace and quiet of the holidays; this time they are indeed being written during the holidays, but there has been no peace and quiet at Vernon Holme since the builders occupied us on March 30th. Dry-rot was discovered in the building and is being tackled in the only satisfactory way — by radical surgery. For almost the whole of the Summer Term two dormitories and half the bathrooms were out of commission. These are. now rebuilt and, with new floors, new walls and 18 SCHOOL MAGAZINE new ceilings, look magnificent. Moulded ceilings, dust- trap cornices and intricate wainscoats have disappeared from these rooms and given place to a streamlined effect. It is good to see steel girders and new brickwork taking the place of mouldy timber and crumbling plaster, but one could have wished it had been possible to modernise without quite so much unavoidable demolition. It looks very nice, but it is very expensive. Now, in the middle of August, the Assembly Hall is lacking roof, windows and floor. A dozen workmen create a ceaseless din and unbelievable quantities of dust— it looks as though a Five Year Plan will be needed to bring the Hall back into commission; but the foreman has a five-weeks plan and seems to think everything will be ready for the Autum n Term — 1948. I hope he is right. On account of the rebuilding, we had to play general post again during the Easter holidays. The Assembly Hall once more did duty as a dormitory, Dorm. 6 became a temporary assembly hall, Form I moved out into the old Form 2 room; while Form 2 were transplanted to the Nissen Hut next to the Pet House. Their new home was given a coat of whitewash (which in the course of the term grew a huge frieze of the phonetic symbols); the Headmaster, like Balbus, having built a wall, a set of the usual offices was installed for their especial benefit. Many boys gave up part of their holidays to help in these changes and Mr. Brown paid us a welcome visit and used his weight to good effect. Meanwhile, a young forest of struts and pillars appeared in the entrance hall and main corridor, adorned with posters bearing the exhortation, “ TOOK UP— SOMETHING MAY COME DOWN !” (See cut.) Every time the maids had a blitz on the dirt, without fail the builders would demolish another patch of ceiling, and confusion was worse cqnfounded. To give us enough washing facilities, a bath was transferred to Dorm. 5— the boy who slept next to it gave it careful scrutiny just before Eights Out each night to make sure it was empty, in case he stepped into it by mistake in the middle of the night. The new playing field was sown in April, so has not been available for a second term. The two lawns have again been sadly overworked, for besides cricket and baseball, they had to be used for sports practice, P.T. and for two deck-tennis courts. The upper lawn has been resown during VERNON HOLME NOTES 19

August and will have six months’ well-earned rest. The playing field now bears a fine crop of grass and is ready for gentle use. The weather has been no kinder to us than to any­ body else; both games and swimming have been sadly curtailed, while sports practice was so delayed that a large number of heats had to be run. off one morning in the pouring rain (official dress: bathing trunks). Mr. W. Colthup, of Hopebourne House, very kindly gave us the use of his paddock, but it proved too uneven for any games, though it came in very handy for sports practice. Our visits to the swimming bath were fewer than we had hoped, but twelve boys won the coveted “ Red Stripe ” (non-political) for swimming a length; so that with the six left of those who gained it last year, we had 18 “ A ” swimmers at the end of term.

Parents' Day, July 3rd, 1948 Parents’ Day was unavoidably a makeshift affair compared with last year, but parents and friends descended on us in even greater numbers. In the morning we all sailed up to K.C. in a double-decker ’bus and took possession of the playing fields for our sports. Considering that no practices had been held on that track and many boys had never seen it before, the results were excellent. The programme was running beautifully to time until we came to the High Jump. All practices at V.H. had meant landing on an old mattress, but inspired by the deep sand-pit at K.C., everybody proceeded to jump at least three inches higher than they had ever jumped before and refused to be eliminated. In both high and long jumps last year’s records were beaten in all three age groups. The contest for the Parents’ Cup was extremely keen and not until the last event did Windsor make sure of retaining it for a second year— Neville ran them to half a point!

SPORTS RESULTS 60 yds. (C) : 1, Haynes (G ); 2, Over (N ); 3, Hossaek (N). 100 yds. (B) : 1, Smith, A . P. G. (W ); 2, Croggon, J. (W ); 3, Cornish (W). 100 yds. (A) : 1, Oliff (W ); 2, Judd (G); 3, Hanson (G). 20 SCHOOL MAGAZINE

High Jump (C) : i, Bailey (N) and Rutter, D. (W); 3, Haynes (G) and Ovenden (N). Height: 3ft. 6ins. High Jump (B) : 1, Hague (G) and Croggon, J. (W ); 3, Bartlett (G), Southon (N) and Smith, A. P. G. (W). Height: 3ft. roins. High Jump (A) : All finalists tied at 3ft. nins.— 2 points to each House. Godwin : Stone, Beere, Hanson. Neville : Fry, Stickells. Windsor : Oliff, Smith, J. R. Dong Jump (C) : 1, Rowe (G ); 2, Haynes (G) and Veale (N). Distance: lift. 2ins. Long Jump (B) : 1, Croggon, J. (W); 2, Cornish (W); 3, Southon (N). Distance: 12ft. oiins. Dong Jump (A ): 1, F ry (N ); 2, Hanson (G ); 3, Dove (N). Distance: 12ft. 3ms. Medley Relay: 1, Windsor; 2, Neville; 3, Godwin. Potato Race (C) : 1, Hossack (N ); 2, Austin (G ); 3, Bradley (W). Obstacle Race (B) : 1, N eville; 2, Godw in; 3, Windsor. Cricket Ball (A) : 1, Smith, P. K. (N); 2, Hanson (G ); 3, F ry (N). Shuttle Relay: 1, Windsor; 2, Neville; 3, Godwin. Total House points : 1, Windsor (43 1/3); 2, Neville (42 5/6); 3, Godwin (33 5/6). Vernon Holme Parents’ Cup retained by Windsor. After the Sports, most boys took their parents out on exeat until 5 p.m., when the programme was continued at Vernon Holme. We started off with a buffet tea, held in the Dining Hall owing to threatening weather. The crush was terrific and broadcast appeals had to be made to “ Keep moving, perlease !” After tea, one event postponed from the morning (Throwing the Cricket Ball) was decided and the finals of the Singles and Doubles Deck Tennis Tournament were played off, with Mr. Chaplin and Mr. Beales as umpires. In the former, R. M. Fry beat J. R. Colley, 2-0; in the latter, G. A. Hanson and N. A. Piggott beat R. M. Fry and A. A. Shutes, 2-0. Prizes were presented by Mr. P. W. Richards, 2nd Master of Kent College, who expressed his pleasure at being invited and said that he was looking forward to seeing more of Form III when they moved up to the Senior School in September, VERNON HOLME NOTES 21

PRIZE WINNERS Form I : Cornish, I). A. V., Goldup, J. T., Veale, R. L. G. Form II : Bartlett, J., Fuller, D. J., Smith, A. P. G. Form III : Fuller, R. M., Keeble, R. V., Tucker, G. C. School Prizes : Nature : Harling, A. M. Handwork : Phillips, P. V. Music : Hogbin, W. School Captain’s Prize : Stickells, G. A. We were not able to put on an organised programme of plays, P.T. and dancing as last year, but the company found much to interest them as the boys conducted tours of the repairs, the Studio, the pet-house and the new field. Once again the weather was kind— but only just. Once again there are a great many people to be thanked for their help— their names are too numerous to list here, but we are truly grateful. A certain amount of cricket was played on games days and pick-up games were a daily feature in spare time. St. Kdmund’s very kindly offered to lend us a pitch or play scratch games with us if we couldn’t raise a team; but we regretfully decided that the distance wras too great for us to hold regular practices, so the school game had to be base­ ball, in which a commendably high standard was reached. Inter-House matches were held with the following results :

First Teams Godwin Neville Windsor Godwin 6 o 6 N eville o o o W indsor 6 6 12

S e c o n d T e a m s Godwin o o o N eville 6 6 12 W indsor 6 o 6

C o m b in e d R e s u l t 1— Windsor (18 points). 2— Neville (12 points). 3— Godwin (6 points). 22 SCHOOL MAGAZINE

On three Sundays during the term we held our own services, conducted as usual by the boys. The collections were in aid of the Methodist Missionary Society, the National Children’s Home, and the Mission to Lepers. At the final service of the School year, on July 25th, the Monitors conducted the service and the choir sang the anthem “ Hear my Prayer,” by Mendelssohn. Once again we have to thank Miss D. Honeyball for all the work she has put in to improve the standard of the School’s singing.

The Pet House has had a wide variety of inhabitants, including carp, this term. Rabbit and guinea-pig breeding led to a phenomenal increase in the population— no less than 17 young Chinchilla rabbits were carried home by triumphant new owners to startled parents.

Once again, end of term was upon us sooner than we had expected; after exams, were safety out of the way, many plans w'ere laid for the holidays. No less than 26 boys are leaving; of these, 20 are going on to K.C., so wre shall hope to see something of them in the future. Room must be found for a word of praise for the Monitors— they were the first we have had, and by their example they have made the office one to be respected. If their successors maintain the same standards, we shall have small grounds for complaint. After two years of invaluable service to the School, Miss B. M. Heal has left us to get married. We shall miss her from many sides of our life : in the classroom, the Studio, Cubs, dancing, nature rambles— and, above all, in the Tableaux which, largely as a result of her tremendous energy, were so successful last Christmas. “ Gay Penelope of Harble ” (Penny to you) will no longer put sploshy paw marks on the brightest piece of floor she can find. Miss Heal is sailing soon for Assam, and though she will be so far from us, we shall not forget her and all we owe to her. Bon voyage ! D.L.P. HOUSE NOTES 23

HOUSE NOTES

Godwin House CRICKET This lias not been a particularly successful season for Godwin, for although keen fielding has been maintained throughout our matches, both of our X I’s have been weak in batting. In the ist X I matches we were decisively beaten by Neville, who defied the efforts of our bowlers for an entire afternoon, throughout which our fielding remained lively and accurate. Our bowlers were more successful against Windsor, and in a low-scoring match we were beaten by the narrow margin of three runs. In both matches our batsmen showed a lack of confidence. The Under 14 XI has been ably captained by Fifett, but here again the batting strength of the team needs to be improved. We have some useful bowlers developing in this category. In the ist XI, Sinnock has kept wicket well ; good fielding has been shown by Jackson, Taylor and Keill ; and Rady should develop into a useful bowler. Both teams will be little changed for next season, and we shall look for more confidence from our batsmen, especially the younger members like Clotworthy, who showed opportunism against Windsor. Three members of the House have played regularly in the School eleven, and Atkins has been awarded ist XI Colours and Sinnock 2nd X I Colours. M.A.A. M.J.S. TENNIS Godwin is unfortunate in possessing very few tennis players, and consequently is bottom in the House Matches. However, we proved worthy opposition to Windsor, against whom, although not winning a set, we succeeded in forcing three long sets, Windsor winning eight more games than Godwin. Against Neville, play was very even, Neville finally winning 3— 2. R.P.T. 24 SCHOOL MAGAZINE

ATHLETICS Good all-round performances were a feature of the Athletic Sports this year, and Godwin had its share of the honours— at least in the Open and Under 13 Events.

We offer hearty congratulations to Windsor on retaining the Todd Cup by a margin of ten points. Godwin was second and Neville a close third. In spite of somewhat discouraging weather, practice started early in the term, and the number passing Efficiency Points reached a new level this year and most Godwin boys tried hard. In the Junior division Kelly was outstanding ; winning three events and obtaining a third in another, he gained ten points for the House. It is only fair to state that his fellow competitors were dwarfs beside him. We are sorry that he is leaving us this term. Kennedy ii and Thompson also obtained points, and the Junior Relay Team trained hard, but only came a close third.

In the Intermediate section Godwin had high hopes, but these did not materialise. The only people to mention are Fifett and Rady. Chittenden was unable to compete owing to illness. Of the ten Open Events, Godwin won seven, Atkins taking the High Jump, Long Jump and Cricket Ball, and Edwardes winning the Mile and breaking the record for the Half-Mile. Jackson, Stafford and Carney ii also gained points. For the third year in succession our Open Relay and Tug-of-War teams were successful. As the housemasters declined the task of coaching the tug-of-war team, this hard and responsible job fell on the able shoulders of Taylor, who exhorted them to success. They also had a bit of weight!

Godwin were well represented in the sports against the Duke of York’s, where Atkins repeated his hat-trick of field events, and Edwardes again won the Mile and Half- Mile, this time lowering the Mile record. Jackson i, Fifett and Lynch i were also in the team. The Godwin competitors in the sports were A—Kennedy i, Sinnock, Carney i, Carney ii, Atkins, Stafford, Gordon i, Gordon ii, Justicz, Bomford and Edwardes. 25

B— Rady, Fifett, Chittenden, Widdows i, Widdows ii, Clotworthy, Lingard, Ballard and Mossadeghi. C— Kelly, Thompson, Moat, Kennedy ii, Meade, Smith, M. A. B. Surman ii, Bayley ii, Fuller, Weeks ii, Downing and Laslett. R.R. de B.K.

SWIMMING A keen interest has been shown by the House this term, especially in the Sefiior and Junior divisions, but cricket and athletics have prevented many from practising regularly. The Juniors have improved steadily throughout the season, especially Kennedy ii, who though having only officially swum his length this term, entered for the 440 Yards and completed the course in just over 12 minutes. Congratulations to Windsor on retaining the House Cup, and to Samter, of Windsor, on breaking the 100 Yards Breast Stroke record. Stafford lowered the Quarter Mile record by 32.3 secs., Ids time being 7 mins. 34.7 secs ; he also knocked y secs, off the 100 Yards Free Style record by doing the race in 1 min. 13.8 secs., and broke his own Back Stroke record, thereby gaining the Wood Cup for Back Stroke. The Life Saving results were very satisfactory. Stafford and Justicz gained Silver Medallions, Edwardes his bar to Silver, and Taylor his Bronze Medallion. The Life Saving Cup was won by Godwin with 28 points, Neville being second with 12 points, and Windsor third with 10 points. N.B.S. Neville House ATHLETICS Our standard showed a distinct improvement this year, chiefly owing to the amount of practice put in by juniors and Intermediates. At first the response to the Sports entries notice was not very encouraging, especially as far as the Seniors were concerned, but a little persuasion helped many of them to reconsider their decisions and prospects became brighter. After the House heats on June 8th, our hopes were raised a stage higher. But when the Efficiency Points were reckoned 26 SCHOOL MAGAZINE up we came a bad third— a disappointment after last year when we gained more than the other Houses. This falling- off was due not to inability, but to the laziness of those who did not show enough team spirit to spend one free afternoon in attempting to reach the standards. On Sports Day we had a nasty shock on learning that one of our most promising Juniors, Carney iii, was unable to run owing to illness. Sih ii, as his substitute, made a very praiseworthy effort. It can be said of our competitors that they all did their best, with .Sih i and Deans showing determination in the Intermediate long-distance events. In conclusion, I should like to thank all those who did gain Efficiency Points ; and also those who have shown effort in helping the House in various other ways. P.B. TENNIS In the Inter-House Tennis Championship our prospects appeared to be quite good, for we were able to field two sound senior pairs, but we had very few Under 14 players in comparison with the other Houses. Both of our matches were hard-fought, and we succeeded in defeating Godwin, but in turn were beaten by Windsor. This placed us second in the Championship. Booking to the future, we have a sound nucleus round which to build next year’s team, for Ringrose, Bark and Telfer ii, all of whom proved them­ selves to be sound players, will still be with us, but we are sorry to lose the services of Dann and Kent. D.J.W. [The remainder of the Neville House Notes will appear in our next issue.]

Windsor House CRICKET In the ist XI match against Godwin our batting failed miserably and we were dismissed for a disappointingly low total. Even the most sanguine Windsor enthusiast could hardly have imagined it to be a winning one— but it was. Credit is therefore due to the side for snatching a victory against what looked like impossible odds. Deter­ mination to give nothing away in the field, some smart slip- catches, and the bowling of Stacey, who took 5 for 5, were responsible for allowing Godwin to get no more than 30 runs. HOUSE NOTES 27

A more respectable aggregate was reached against Neville. In this innings Uridge was something of a bulwark and stood up firm against the bowling of Kent and Barker ii, playing a patient and highly commendable knock. Stacey (5 for 9) and Wright i (4 for 12) bowled with spirit, and did not let the Neville batsmen take root, so that in this game we never lost our grip. Once again we had grand support from the Under 14 XI, which won both its matches comfortably. Gibson i and Wagner, on separate occasions, both showed good form with the bat, and M. C. Williams proved his all-round value. There are others, too, in this group who, with experience, should develop into valuable recruits for the 1st XI. We are sorry to have to say good-bye to Rollings and Hutchings, two particularly -promising youngsters who have done good service to the House in Junior teams.

TENNIS Our tennis teams have been very successful this term, and by beating Godwin by 5 sets to o, and Neville by 4 sets to 1, we have, after some hard struggles, come out winners in this first post-war House Competition. Godwin damped our hopes of an easy victory by putting up some unexpectedly stiff opposition. In all the sets, as the results show, play was very close and we just managed to win the match. Against Neville, our junior pair did not waste much time and won 6— 1. Our first pair, however, found Ringrose and Bark a tough proposition. During the set they had no less than half-a-dozen set points in their favour, but never seemed able to drive home their advantage ; and it was only after a hard fight that our first pair won 8— 6. A most remarkable set was that played by McCormick and Stacey, our second pair, against the Neville first pair, Ringrose and Bark. Stacey and McCormick are to be con­ gratulated on their fine performance in this set. McCormick at the net and Stacey at the baseline drove home their advantage when the score was 4— 4, and won a well-earned set. Altogether a very good all-round performance on the part of the House, and one w7hich we hope will be repeated next year, when the tennis matches will count towards the House Championship. R.S.H. 28 SCHOOL MAGAZINE

r e s u l t s o f m a t c h e s Windsor v. Godwin Seniors : Hazzan & McCormick beat Taylor & Cook 7— 5 Stacey & Herzberg beat Keill & Atkins ... 7—5 Hazzan & McCormick beat Keill & Atkins 6—4 Stacey & Herzberg beat Taylor & Cook .. ■ 7—5 Juniors : Uridge & Bones beat Rady & Widdows ii 6— 4 Windsor v. Neville Seniors : Hazzan & Herzberg beat Ringrose & Bark S— 6 Hazzan & Herzberg beat Kent & Dann ... 6— o Stacey & McCormick beat Ringrose & Bark 6— 4 Stacey & McCormick lost to Kent & Dann o— 6 Juniors : Uridge & Williams, M.C., beat Samuels i & Telfer ii 6— 1 SWIMMING Although lacking in talent among the Juniors, Windsor managed to amass the amazing total of 115 points at the Swimming Sports. This is something unique in the Windsor records, and maybe it will be a long time before another century of points is put up on the board for us. However, we shall see. The bulk of the points came from the Relays and the Intermediate Section. Out of the six relays, Windsor came first in five and second in the other. Points poured in from the Intermediate Events, where Wilson ii collected 26. Praiseworthy efforts, both. Congratulations to Samter on breaking the 100 Yards Breast Stroke record and to Wilson ii on equalling the record in the 40 Yards Free Style. Windsor started off the day with a 14 point lead over Godwin, due to our efforts in the 440 Yards. Here Samter and Wilson i were our first and second men in the Senior, and Wilson ii, Allen (a very creditable effort) and Knowles first, second and third in the Intermediate. All our entrants swam well, particularly some people who hardly ever go into the pool. In the Junior Events Yates and Hills collected quite a few points between them. Yates shows promise of developing into a good back-stroke swimmer ; Cox and Cornish did well in their relays ; Wilkins, although out­ classed by Jacobs, put up a stout effort in the Intermediate Plunge, and Waddington did good service in the Senior Events. HOUSE NOTES 29

Let those who remain strive hard next summer to keep the cup for Windsor, and good luck to all who are the finalists in the sports. G.H.W

ATHLETICS. We managed to repeat our last year’s performance of winning the Todd Cup, this time by a larger margin— 10 points ahead of Godwin, our nearest rivals. A word of congratulation is due to the House as a whole for gaining a very good 20-point lead in Efficiency Points over the other houses. This shows that the general standard in Windsor to be quite high. This year only one event, the Mile, was decided before Sports Day. Here Sutcliffe, running against strong opposition, did well to gain third place, and we started Sports Day proper with 18.5 points, level with Godwin. Our best performances were in the Senior sprint events, in which we gained fifteen points out of a possible eighteen. We do, however, lack a good middle or long distance runner, and this is borne out by the fact that we only managed to secure a third place in the 880 Yards and Mile. There are, however, some quite good potential runners in this class who, with serious training, might make the grade. Walter, Newton and Bliss ran well in the sprints, although Walter did not show up as well as he did last year. Our Intermediate representatives tried very hard, but 011 the whole were not quite able to hold their own. Wilson ii came though the day creditably with some good running and jumping, and Spurgeon again performed his annual event of winning the Cricket Ball. There is distinct promise among our Juniors— Pentin and Rowbotham jumping well and Rollings and Emery gaining useful additional points. Emery did not, on Sports Bay, perform anything like as well as he had done during practice earlier in the term. The Junior Relay Team won the race handsomely, and their baton-changing was good. The Senior Relay was a disastrous affair for us. We had a wealth of sprinters for it, but as one of these had to run the 8S0 Yards, the ground lost here could never be recovered, even to the extent of challenging Neville for second place. 30 SCHOOL MAGAZINE

For the first time since we have been back we won our Tug-of-War heat, beating Neville 2— 1 after some very exciting heaves. The team pulled with good co-ordination, and this contributed largely to our victory. However, our anchor complained bitterly for a few days over the “ stringiness” of his end of the rope. On Sports Day, against Godwin, we could not even begin to hold our own, and our team, rather tired, was fairly and squarely beaten. Our thanks are due to Mr. Haynes for giving up a good deal of his time to coaching us for individual events and for training the Relay teams. M CRICKET 31

This third post-war season has not been without its encouraging signs. The attainment of our pre-war standard is our ambition, but such an object is not brought about in the twinkling of an eye. There is no short-cut to success at cricket ; the uphill road must be followed, and patience, determination and concentration are necessary all along the way. We have made some progress towards that desired standard this term, especially in bowling. The batting has been inconsistent and patchy ; sometimes creditable, at others insubstantial and bastionless. Judging by Schools results published in the Press, this is no uncommon feature these days. The clatter of wickets falling early in the innings has been one of our main troubles : we have needed somebody to take root and stay long enough to take the edge off the bowling. Stacey shows the right temperament and has been patient and watchful, and various partners have been tried with him. Atkins has been the most successful, but despite a predilection for opening, he is really a natural No. 3 or No. 4 batsman. At the beginning of the season he struck one of those lean patches which come the way of everybody sooner or later. But he persevered stoically, and later played' some innings marked by graceful and fluent stroke- play. The stamp of style is there. Kent has shown the ability to mix aggression and defence judiciously. He uses his feet well and can punch the ball effectively on both sides of the wicket, but did not run into form in the early part of the season. Sinnock has some flashing off-shots, particularly the square cut, but his defensive technique is still rather entangled. Of the others, Bark has shown that he is capable of making runs, Hazzan is acquiring a sounder technique, and Wilson i played a hurricane innings which nearly won the match at Borden. But, in general, footwork has been faulty and strokes cannot be effective until a batsman can use his feet properly. The bowling has reached a much more satisfactory level. Kent has been called upon to take the largest share of it, and he has pegged away for long periods with 32 SCHOOL MAGAZINE steadiness and accuracy. He can bowl a ball that goes away with his arm, and also the one that straightens out a bit, and his length has been consistently reliable. Altogether a valuable all-rounder to the side. Stacey, although bowling with customary pace and fire, lost some of his command of length on occasion. Barker, as foreshadowed last year, has developed pleasingly. Endowed with large fingers, he can spin the ball and is gaining confidence in mixing his deliveries and flighting his leg-break. Atkins, with his off- spinners, has been a useful change bowler and has broken up some stubborn partnerships. One of the most gratifying features of the season has been the advance of Hazzan as a wicket-keeper. He is alert and keen, and his work behind the stumps has been markedly neat and efficient. The fielding has been variable; at times slugglish and lacking in intelligent anticipation, at others smart and tidy, with McCormick usually vigilant and agile at slip. We look forward to next year with the hope that the new square which is being laid this autumn will yield for us a plentiful harvest of runs. Full Colours have been awarded this season to Stacey, Kent and Atkins, “ A ” Colours to Hazzan and Barker ii, and 2nd XI Colours to Sinnock, McCormick and Bark. To our official statistician and record-keeper, Castle, we are again indebted for the interest he has shown, for keeping an impeccable score book and for providing a summary of the play in each match.

UNDER 15 AND UNDER 14 For the first time since our return the Junior teams showed some real promise and some satisfactory results against other schools. Although the term was long, the weather was not too kind. Several matches were scratched owing to rain, and 3rd Club practices were often carried on beneath a wicked-looking sky and with a bitter wind to depress onr spirits. Still, we think that there is some material for future 1st elevens in our midst. Indeed, Uridge was several times “ borrowed ” by the first, and then went one better by. a rapid promotion to the Staff XI, when he proceeded to help to bowl the School out. He has not had too good a season in matches, but his batting and bowling are very sound really. SPEECH DAY WEEK-END CRICKET 33

Gibson i has captained the Under 14 in a quiet but effective way. His batting is good and has been specially so in 3rd Club games. Bowling has been inconsistent. At first success went to Rayner, then Samuels i, and eventually Widdows in the Under 14. In the Under 15 Rady cannot (or will not) keep a length. If he did he would get many wickets. Lingard always looks the part— and often really is. Fielding has been fair. Wicket-keeping, inspired doubtless by an illustrious Old Boy, good. But running between wickets and calling were pathetic. In short, we have made considerable progress, but we have a lot to learn. That, after all, is the charm of this game of cricket. SUMMARY OF MATCHES May 6 : Beverley C.C. (H). Rost. K.C. 86 (Stacey 17); Beverley C.C. 105 for 7 (Atkins 2 for 6). May 8 : Borden Grammar School (A). Lost. Borden G.S. 85 (Kent 5 for 23, Barker 3 for 16); K.C. 82 (Wilson 21*). May 12 : Canterbury Police (H). Drawn. Canterbury Police 129 f°r 6 (Kent 4 for 25); K.C. 84 for 5 (Stacey 21*, Sinnock 22*). May 17 : Old Canterburiaus (H). Won. K.C. 181 for 8 dec. (Mr. Spicer 65, Mr. Prickett 61, Mr. Crumpton 25 ; Clough 4 for 49); O.C.C. 104 (Parker 31 ; Barker 3 for 7). May 22 : Simon Langton School (H). Won. Simon Langton 59 (Barker 2 for 3, Kent 5 for 28); K.C. 62 (K ent 28*). May 25 : Sir Roger Manwood’s School (A). Rain stopped play. K.C. 34 for 2 (Atkins 20). June 5 : Harbledown C.C. (H). Lost. K.C. 47 ; Harbledown 126 for 2. June 11 : Sir Roger Manwood’s Club XI (H). Lost. K.C. 45 ; Sir Roger Manwood’s 57 (Kent 4 for 15). June 12 : Whitstable and Tankerton C.C. (H). Won. Whitstable and Tankerton 63 (Kent 3 for 17), K.C. 105 for 7 (Atkins 30, Mr. Prickett 27*, Kent 27)- 34 SCHOOL MAGAZINE

June 15 : Duke of York’s Royal Military School (H). Won. K.C. 107 for 9 dec. (Kent 43*, Stacey 25); Duke of York’s School 61 (Kent 2 for 7, Barker 2 for 6, A tkins 3 for 15). June 26 : Sir Roger Manwood’s School (H). Won. K.C. 120 for 8 dec. (Atkins 37, Bark 30); Sir Roger Manwood’s School 63 (Barker 4 for 13, Kent 6 for 17). July 10 : Borden Grammar School (H). Lost. K.C. 50 ; Borden G.S. 51 for 6. July 17 : Harbledown C.C. (A). Drawn. (Rain stopped play.) Harbledown 108 (Atkins 3 for 9, Stacey 4 for 22); K.C. 55 for 5 (Mr. Crumpton 24). July 21 : Sir Roger Manwood’s Club XI (A). Lost. K.C. 52 (Atkins 20); Sir Roger Manwood’s 119 (Barker 6 for 43). July 22 : The Staff (II). Drawn. K.C. 89 (Kent 31 ; Mr. Spicer 5 for 17); The Staff 55 for 5 (Mr. Crumpton 20*; K ent 2 for 13). Played 14, Won 5, Lost 6, Drawn 3.)

LEADING AVERAGES Batting Times Most Complete Not in an Innings Out Runs Innings Average Mr. Prickett ...... 7 1 149 61 21.45 K ent ...... 10 4 175 43* 17.5 Mr. Spicer 6 1 95 65 15.83 Mr. Crumpton ... 7 1 93 25 13.29 Atkins ...... 15 o 167 37 11.13 * Not out.

Bowling Overs Maidens Runs Wickets Average Barker ...... 70.4 16 172 24 7.17 K ent ...... 136.5 28 324 43 7.53 A tkins ...... 43 8 129 14 9.21 Mr. Spicer ...... 34.5 6 122 12 10.17 Stacey ...... 97 15 281 17 16.53 CRICKET 35

May 6th—Club XI v. Beverley (Home). Lack of practice was apparent in this opening match of the season. K.C. suffered an early shock when Mr. Crumpton was bowled first ball. Stacey and Mr. Haynes appeared to be the only batsmen at home with the bowling, the former hitting a six over square leg. Mr. Prickett was scoring comfortably when he was run out by a smart piece of fielding.. K.C. were all out with 86 on the board. Stacey opened the attack and the first wicket fell at 5, but there was no further success until 74 had been reached. Beverley went on to reach 105 for 7. Behind the stumps, Hazzan gave a good performance and took three catches.

M ay 8th—-1st X I v. Borden Grammar School (A w a y). Borden opened first, and to begin with everything seemed to be going in our favour, the first wicket falling with no score. A slow outfield kept down the runs, and largely owing to the accurate bowling of Kent, who took 5 for 23, Borden were all out for 85. Stacey and Dann opened for K.C., but the latter’s middle stump was uprooted when the score stood at 5. Thereafter runs came slowly, and our most successful batsman was Sinnock, who scored a careful 16. Wickets began to fall fast and K.C. were 55 for 8 when Wilson i went to the wicket. From the second over bowled to him he hit 16, including three boundaries, and his spirited hitting put an entirely different complexion on the game ; but when we had drawn within three of the Borden total our last wicket fell. A good fighting finish in the best traditions of the game.

May 12th—Club XI v. “ F ” Div. Canterbury Police (Home). The Police started on a damp and rather lifeless wicket and scored freely, aided by fielding which was not up to scratch. The second wicket fell at 105, and at 129 for 6 the Police declared. K.C. began defensively, runs coming chiefly from scurried singles by Mr. Crumpton. It was not until Stacey and Sinnock came together that runs began to come more freely. The light became extremely poor, and when stumps were drawm the score was 84 for 5, and the game was in an interesting position. 36 SCHOOL MAGAZINE

May 17th—Club XI v. Old Canterburians (Home). See report in Old Boys’ Section.

May 22nd—1st XI v. Simon Langton School (Home). K.C. won the toss and Simon Langton were put in to bat. In his first over Kent got two wickets, but 35 runs were added before another wicket fell. After this there was not any prolonged resistance and the visitors were dismissed for 59. The K.C. fielding was very alert, McCormick being particularly agile. Our early wickets fell cheaply, and it needed a steady albeit lucky innings by Kent and some support from the tail to bring the score up to 62— a very near thing.

May 25th—1st XI v. Sir Roger Manwood’s (Away). It was drizzling steadily when Atkins and Stacey went out to open for K.C. Stacey was watchful, but Atkins was playing freely. After five overs rain drove the players in, and on the resumption two wickets fell cheaply. Sinnock scored crisply, with Hulton on the defensive at the other end ; but the rain now came on in earnest and the match had to be abandoned.

June 5th—Club XI v. Harbledown C.C. (Home). In our meagre score of 47, Atkins and Mr. Prickett proved our main run-getters and the Harbledown bowling was accurate. Kent got two early wickets, and with the score at 3 for 2 we began to take heart. The tea interval had the reverse of an unsettling effect on the Harbledown batsmen, and our bowling was not incisive enough to dislodge them. At 126 for 2 they declared and gave us another knock.

June 11th—Club XI v. Sir Roger Manwood’s Club XI (Home). Some devastating bowling by Mr. Griffiths brought about the defeat of K.C. in this evening match. In nine overs he took 7 for 5. The only batsman to show any sign of belligerence was Mr. Spicer. Despite our poor total the game was not yet lost, for there was venom in the bowling of Mr. Spicer and Kent, 4 wickets falling for 7 runs. Mr. Griffiths came to the rescue of Manwood’s, and with the tail adding a few the score was brought up to 57, 12 runs ahead. CRICKET 37

June 12th—Club XI v. Whitstable and Tankerton C.C. (Home). The visitors opened first and the scoring was kept down by smart fielding, especially by McCormick. Our bowling was steady and accurate and kept the visitors largely on the defensive. K.C. again started badly, Stacey being caught at cover off the third ball. Atkins then showed us some delightful stroke-play, and with scurrying up and down the pitch on the part of Mr. Crumpton, the score was raised to 36. There followed a free-scoring partnership between Mr. Prickett and Atkins, most pleasant to behold, and with Kent subsequently showing good form, K.C. were 40 runs ahead with 3 wickets in hand when stumps were drawn.

June 15th—1st XI v. Duke of York’s School (Home). K.C. batting first owed a good deal to the steadiness of Stacey (25) and a sparkling 43 not out by Kent, and were enabled to declare at 107 for 9. Runs came quickly when the Duke of York’s opened, their captain being chiefly responsible. There was then a collapse and 6 wickets were down for 27. For a time the game seemed to pass out of our grip, and it was not until the last over that Stacey broke a partnership which threatened to rob us of victory.

June 26th—1st XI v. Sir Roger Manwood’s (Home). After the customary early loss of a wicket, Atkins and Bark batted aggressively and the score mounted at a lively pace. Others, in particular Kent and Sinnock, followed their example and we declared at 120 for S. Accurate bowling by Kent and Barker kept the batsmen pegged down, and after a third wicket partnership which began to look ominous for us had been broken, wickets fell regularly and Manwood’s were dismissed for 63.

July 10th—1st XI v. Borden Grammar School (Home). Our hopes of avenging our narrow defeat earlier in the season did not materialise. Once again the bowling of Haider had our batsmen in trouble, and “ Extras ” was the top scorer. 38 SCHOOL MAGAZINE!

Our bowling fell below its usual standard, and there was an unfortunate crop of long-hops, which were treated as they deserved by the opening batsmen, who both scored freely. When this partnership was broken scoring slowed down and wicketd began to fall, but it was too late to repair the damage caused by our loose bowling early on and we lost by 4 wickets.

July 17th—Club XI v. Harbledown C.C. (Away). This match started with a quick succession of Harbledown wickets falling, and we were very enheartened when 5 were down for 27. Kapses in the field caused us to lose our grip of the game, however, and it was 70 before the sixth wicket fell. Further free hitting raised the score to 108. K.C. started cautiously, but Stacey and Atkins were out early. Mr. Crumpton, playing a watchful innings and punishing anything loose, was our main scorer. Sinnock helped the score along and Kent was batting comfortably, when rain, which had been falling for most of the innings, came down heavily and play was abandoned with the score at 55 for 5. Stacey, fizzing off the matting wicket, and Atkins, with his off-spinners, bowled effectively in this match.

July 21st—Club XI v. Sir Roger Manwood’s Club XI (Away). There was a strong wind blowing when K.C. went out to bat, and the initial shock of two wickets falling to Mr. Griffiths’ first two deliveries shook us considerably, and the position looked grim indeed. However, Mr. Prickett stood defensively firm, and with Atkins showing graceful stroke play, the position began to look brighter. But once again Mr. Griffiths ran through the side. When Manwood’s batted, Mr. Bettsworth put a punitive weapon to the bowling, which was again too plentifully besprinkled with long-hops. Barker bowled well and deserved his analysis of 6 for 43, and Hazzan kept wicket smartly, conceding no byes at all.

July 22nd— 1st XI v. The Staff. The Staff, aided by Uridge, Wright i and Hulton, took the field amidst much applause. Mr. Spicer and Wright opened the bowling and the School lost four wickets CRICKET 39 for 20. A left-handed partnership between Kent and Sinnock resisted the attack for some time and raised the score to 51 before Sinnock fell. Kent continued to score freely and, aided by Stafford and Hazzan, brought the School total up to 89. Mr. Haynes and Mr. Crumpton opened with a bright and exhilarating partnership which was ended by Sinnock holding on to a rasping off-drive from Mr. Haynes. Mr. Prickett and Mr. Spicer added to the score, and when stumps were drawn at 55 for 3, Mr. White was defending with mathematical exactitude, and Mr. Crumpton was still there undefeated and looking for prey.

RESULTS OF JUNIOR MATCHES

Under 15 XI June 5 : St. Edmund’s School (A). Lost. K.C. 50 ; St. Edmund’s School 58 for 7 (Rady 3 for 13, Uridge 3 for 17). June 12 : Sir Roger Manwood’s School (A). Lost. K.C. 31 (Williams, M. C., 21*) ; Manwood’s 84 (Gibson i 3 for 11, Lingard 3 for 19). June 16 : Duke of York’s School (A). Lost. K.C. 50 ; Duke of Y o rk ’s 55 (Rady 4 for 10, Lingard 3 for 14). July 24 : Sir Roger Manwood’s School (H). Lost. M anwood’s 95 for 7 dec.; K .C . 35.

Under 14 XI May 8 : Borden Grammar School (A). Won. Borden G.S. 63 (Rayner 5 for 10, Williams, M. C., 3 for 9); K.C. 64 (Rollings 18). May 22 : Simon Langton School (A). Won. K.C. 47 ; Simon Langton School 28 (Samuels i 8 for 12, including the hat trick). July 10 : Borden Grammar School (H). Won. Borden G.S. 30 (Widdows ii 4 for 13); K.C. 53.

Under 13£ XI July 21 : Eddington House (H). Won. K.C. 62 (Rayner 20*); Eddington House 39 (Williams, M. C., 3 for 8, Rayner 3 for 5, Telfer ii 3 for 12). 40 SCHOOL MAGAZINE

ATHLETICS In spite of indifferent weather during the middle part of the term, boys have managed to train quite a lot and this training was reflected in the general high level of efficiency points and in the good standard achieved on Sports Day by the Seniors in nearly every event. The results in the competition for the Todd Cup were good— either beating or coming very near to the records. As most of the runners will be here next year, there is every possibility that between 194S and 1949 all the School records will be broken. The performances of Edwardes have perhaps been the most outstanding. Not only has he set up new mile and 880 yards records, but he has also trained sensibly and developed an easy running style. Bliss ran powerfully and well in the sprints and came within i/'ioth of a second of Parker’s 1946 record in the 440 yards. . Atkins’ performances at both jumps and his extraordinary ability to hurl a cricket ball were very promising. Amongst the Intermediates, Sih i deserves mention as a promising middle distance runner. He needs to check a tendency to wave his arms and roll his head about. Sports Day lived up to a tradition of fine weather, and conditions were ideal for running. Some keen races took place, especially in the senior sprints and the junior and intermediate relays. Incidentally, good work had been done by all Houses in practising baton changing. Windsor won the Cup fairly comfortably. Neville were in the picture this year and this promises well for them in 1949. Altogether we had a good day’s sport, with a general all-round standard higher than ever before. Earlier in the term Edwardes took part in the Junior Kent Championships and got fifth place in the mile. He will still be eligible next year, and we hope to send one or two others up with him. This means that training ought to start in the Easter Term. A rumour of an Athletics Fixture with “ Some School Somewhere ” at last materialised in the form of a contest with the Duke of York’s School at K.C. In all the senior events our two entries came first and second and were too good for the Duke of York’s. The intermediates were much closer and provided some good contests. a t h l e t i c s 41

Undoubtedly the best race of the afternoon was the 88o yards when Bartlett, running very well indeed, almost beat Edwardes. It was a grand finish, with only inches separating them. Bartlett broke the former School record. Eventually K.C. came out easily on top— 64 points to 32. Finally, a word of praise to Bliss and those who helped him for continuing the post-war “ pioneering ” tradition and making a very good run-up to the long jump, and to the groundsmen (official and unofficial) who walked many a weary mile pushing an incredibly wobbly marker.

RESULTS OF EVENTS [Class A—Over 15 years ; Class B—Under 15 years ; Class C—Under 13 years.] 100 Yards A: 1, Bliss (W); 2, Walter (W); 3, Bark (N). Time: 10$ secs. 100 Yards B: 1, Wilson ii (W); 2, Bear (N); 3, Bayley i (N ). Tim e: 12^ secs. 100 Yards C: 1, Kelly (G); 2, Thompson (G); 3, Scrivener (N). Time: 12I secs. 220 Yards A: 1, Bliss (W); 2, Walter (W); 3, Newton (W). Time: 24! secs. 220 Yards B: 1, Bear (N); 2, Wilson ii (W); 3, Gibson i (W). Time: 277 secs. 220 Yards C: 1, Kelly (G); 2, Emery (W); 3, Rollings (W). Time 294 secs. 440 Yards A: 1, Bliss (W); 2, Edwardes (G); 3, Newton (W ). Tim e: 56 secs. 440 Yards B: x, Sih i (N ); 2, Deans (N ); 3, Stickells (N ). Tim e: 65 secs. SSo Yards A : 1, Edwardes (G ); 2, Bartlett (N ); 3, Carney ii (G). Time: 2 mins. 9i secs. (School Record). 880 Yards B: 1, Sih i (N); 2, Deans (N); 3, Uridge (W). Time: 2 mins. 26! secs. One Mile: 1, Edwardes (G); 2, Bartlett (N); 3. Sutclifie (W). Time: 4 mins. 54-i secs. High Jump A: 1, Atkins (G); 2, Jackson i (G); 3, Newton (W ). 5ft. H igh Jump B: 1, W ilson ii (W ); 2, Bayley i (N ); 3, Rady (G) and Blackwell (N ). 4ft- 5^-iris. 42 SCHOOL MAGAZINE

High Jump C: i, Kel!y (G); 2, Rollings (W); 3, Emery (W) and Blanden (N). 4ft. ijins. Long Jump A: i, Atkins (G); 2, Bliss (W); 3, Wilson i (W ) and McCormick (W ). iSft. 41ns. Long Jump B: 1, Bear (N); 2, Wilson ii (W); 3, Rady (G). 14ft. logins. Long Jump C: 1, Pentin (W); 2, Rowbotham (W); 3, Kelly (G ). 13ft. 52-ins. Cricket Ball A: 1, Atkins (G); 2, Wilson i (W); 3, Stafford (G). 93yds. oft. 5ms. Cricket Ball B: 1, Spurgeon (W); 2, Fifett (G); 3, Rayner (N). 63yds. ift. nins. Cricket Ball C: 1, Seymour (N); 2, Kennedy ii (G); 3, Scrivener (N). 54yds. 2ft. House Relay A (1 x 880, 2 x 220, 1 x 440): 1, Godwin ; ,2, Neville ; 3, Windsor. Time: 4 mins. iof secs. House Relay B (4 x 220): 1, Neville; 2, Windsor; 3, Godwin. Tim e: 1 min. 55 secs. House Relay C (8 x no): 1, Windsor; 2, Neville; 3, Godwin. Time: 1 min. 57I secs. Tug-of-War: Godwin. Efficiency Points (previously decided by boys reaching “ standards ” at 100 Yards, High Jump and Long Jump): Godwin, 15.5; Neville, 15.4; Windsor, 17.5. Total Points: Windsor, 74; Godwin, 64; Neville, 60.4. Winners of the Todd Cup: Windsor House.

RESULTS OF ATHLETICS FIXTURE v. DUKE OF YORK’S SCHOOL One Mile A: 1, Edwardes (KC); 2, Bartlett (KC); 3, Davis (DY). 4 mins. 50! secs. (School Record). One Mile B: 1, Pickering (DY); 2, Deans (KC); 3, Lynch (KC). 5 mins. 22 secs. 100 Yards A : 1, Bliss (K C ); 2, W alter (K C ); 3, Broadbent (DY). 11 secs. 100 Yards B: 1, Joughin (DY); 2, Bear (KC); 3, Wilson ii (KC). n f secs. Long Jump A: 1, Atkins (KC); 2, Bliss (KC); 3, Robinson, G. (DY). 17ft. 8|ins. ATHLETICS 43

Long Jump B: i, Pickering (DY); 2, Bear (KC); 3, Wilson ii (KC). 15ft. 4ms. High Jump A: 1, Atkins (KC); 2, Jackson (KC); 3, Pierson (DY). 5ft. ojin. High Jump B: 1, Wilson ii (KC); 2, Penn (DY); 3, Moore (DY). 4ft. sins. 220 Yards A: 1, Walter (KC); 2, Newton (KC); 3, Robinson, J. (DY). Time: 2 si secs. 220 Yards B: 1, Joughin (DY); 2, Wilson ii (KC); 3, Bear (K.C.). Time: 26.5 secs. 440 Yards A: 1, Bliss (KC); 2, Newton (KC); 3, Butteriss (DY). Time: 55! secs. 440 Yards B: i, Sih i (KC); 2, Stickells (KC); 3, Kelly (DY). Time: 64! secs. S80 Yards A: i, Edwardes (KC); 2, Bartlett (KC); 3, Davis (DY). Time: 2 mins. 11 3/10 secs. S80 Yards B: i, Pickering (DY); 2, Sih i (KC); 3, Deans (KC.). Time: 2 mins. 26 7/10 secs. Cricket Ball A: i, Atkins (KC); 2, Wilson i (KC); 3, Butteriss (DY). 88yds. Cricket Ball B: 1, Moore (DY); 2, Joughin (DY); 3, Spurgeon (KC). 69yds. oft. n^ins. Result: K.C., 64 points; Duke of York’s School, 32 points.

TENNIS At its first meeting the newly-formed Tennis Committee, backed up by obvious enthusiasm in the School, decided that there was now sufficient talent to enable tennis to be run on pre-war lines. It was realised that any team would naturally be inexperienced, but match experience would help to improve this. With the future in mind, it was decided that every opportunity must be given to boys in the middle and lower parts of the School to become proficient at the game. The Committee, therefore, organised classes for instruction in the elements of the game, and opportunities were arranged for all who required coaching on the courts. A progressive tournament was run in order to foster interest in the game, but many people found it difficult to dovetail their free time with that of their opponents in order to play the number of matches involved. 44 SCHOOL MAGAZINE

As a trial an inter-House tournament was played this season. It was agreed that it should not count towards the House Championship, but, if successful, should be incorporated once again next season. Each House entered three pairs, two of whom were seniors and the third under fourteen. Turning now to the School matches, it was found that Saturday evenings provided the most suitable time for such events. It was decided that during this first season it would be wise to limit the number of fixtures. The results show that the School team was capable of standing up against other schools, but that it lacked the necessary experience to challenge club teams seriously. Nevertheless, as the season progressed the standard of tennis rapidly improved and much sounder tactics were employed. Hazzan and Bark, as the School first pair, acquitted themselves very well indeed, and with practice they should prove a formidable couple next season. In Ringrose (captain) and Taylor we had a keen and hard-working pair, and we are very sorry to lose the valuable services of the latter for next season. As a member of the Committee, Taylor gave unstintingly of his time, and his enthusiasm was a tonic to all. The third pair, Dann and Herzberg, fought many hard games and just managed to turn the scales in our favour at times. We are sorry to lose the services of Dann, who could be relied upon to give of his best. It is encouraging to note the keenness and improvement of standard in the Middle and Rower School, for this should enable us to produce an effective team next season. Tennis has necessarily been somewhat restricted by the lack of courts. The surfaces of the two which we have are not good and they have become very worn with incessant use, but the School authorities are going to do all they can to improve this defect. The Committee would like to thank all who have helped with the running of the tennis both from the match and the social points of view.

RESULTS OF MATCHES School v. Old Boys (H): W on 5— 4. ,, v. Simon Rangton School (H): W on 5— 4. ,, v. Chislet Colliery (A): Rost o— 9. ,, v. The Staff (H): Rost 4— 5. ,, v. Chislet Collierv (H): Rost 1— S. D.J.W. SWIMMING NOTES 45

SWIMMING NOTES Captain of Swimming : G. H. Wilson i Vice-Captain : D. W. Riugrose

We commenced School swimming at Whitsun with the hope that we should have as good a season as in 1947. After considerable delay, the chlorinating plant was installed, and under the expert guidance of the Science VI we managed to get it working. With this new machinery, and a new spring-board, we expected much, but the cold and rainy weather let us down. However, the enthusiasts swam regularly and the majority of the Cower School put themselves through uncomfortable contortions on the diving boards and in the water each evening after prep.

SWIMMING EVENTS On Whit-Monday the Free-Style Relay against the Old Canterburian Club was won by the School. July 17th : K.C.S.C. v. Old Canterburian Swimming Club. The School gained 30 points, the O.C.S.C. 24. There were close finishes to each of the swimming events and it proved a keen contest. July 20th : K.C.S.C. v. St. Lawrence College Swim­ ming Club. Result : St. Lawrence College S.C., 48 points ; K.C.S.C., 41. The School obtained first place in the Junior 40 yards Back Stroke, the Junior 40 yards Free Style, the Senior 40 yards Breast Stroke, the Senior 40 yards Free Style, the Senior Spring Board Diving and the Senior Relays. St. Lawrence won because of their better diving. K.C. divers must pay more attention to the finer points of style, particularly to stance and take-off. Too many of our divers like to make quite sure that the water is still there before they leave the board. July 26th : The School Swimming Sports. Result : ist, Windsor ; 2nd, Godwin ; 3rd, Neville. Luckily, by the last week of term the weather had changed for the better, and in the blazing sunshine officials and spectators wished that they could have changed places with the competitors. The Swimming and Life Saving Cups were presented to the House Swimming Captains by Mrs. Prickett and Mrs. Peter Wood. The sports results show that while we have a number of good swimmers in the Senior and Lower School, the boys in the Middle School need to put in much more 46 SCHOOL MAGAZINE hard and regular practice than they have been doing. Too many boys in the Middle School seem to think that a good style and speed can be obtained quite easily by having fun and games in the water. July 2ist and 24th : The Eife Saving Examinations. Results : Edwardes obtained the Bar to the Award of Merit (Silver); Stafford and Justicz obtained the Award of Merit ; Wilson ii obtained the Bronze Cross ; Bear, Blackwell, Eong, Taylor and Waddington obtained the Bronze Medallion. The Eife Saving Cup was won by Godwin, with Neville second and Windsor third. We thank Mr. Peter Wood for being a kindly examiner and for judging the diving at the Swimming Sports ; Mrs. Stephens for judging the diving in the matches and in the Sports, and Mr. Eink for his capable coaching. We say goodbye with much regret to Stafford, Wilson i and Wilson ii, and envy the Wilsons their oppor­ tunities of swimming in the sunnier climate of South Africa.

RESUETS OF SWIMMING SPORTS 440 Yards A: 1, Stafford (G); 2, Samter (W); 3, W ilson i (W). 7 mins. 34.7 secs. 440 Yards B and C: 1, Wilson ii (W); 2, Allen (W); 3, "Knowles (W). 8 mins. 9.5 secs. Medley Relay A: 1, Windsor ; 2, Godwin ; 3, Neville. 27! secs. 20 Yards Back Stroke C: 1, Yates (W); 2, Telfer ii (N); 3, Burt (G). 14! secs. 40 Yards Breast Stroke B: 1, Wilson ii (W); 2, Mossadeghi (G); 3, Bear (N). 30^ secs. 40 Yards Back Stroke A: 1, Stafford (G); 2, Samter (W); 3, Ringrose (N). 30I secs. (Record). Free Style Relay B: 1, Windsor ; 2, Godwin ; 3, Neville. 54f secs. 20 Yards Breast Stroke C: 1, Yates (W); 2, Metcalfe (N); 3, Burt (G). i6 | secs. Eong Plunge B: 1, Jacobs (G); 2, W ilson ii (W); 3, W ilkins (W). 37ft. 1 Tins. Fixed Board Diving A: 1, Eong (N); 2, Stafford (G); 3, Taylor (G). Free Style Relay C: 1, Neville ; 2, Windsor ; 3, Godwin. Spring Board Diving A: 1, Eong (N); 2, Stafford (G); 3, W ilson ii (W). Beginners’ Race, 20 Yards, C: 1, Kennedy ii (G); 2, Cox (W); 3, Thomas ii (N). 16 secs. SWIMMING NOTES 47 ioo Yards Free Style A: i, Stafford (G); 2, W ilson i (W); 3, Fong (N). 1 min. 13! secs. (Record). Spring Board Diving B: 1, Hevwood (W); 2, Mossadeghi (G); 3, Blackwell (N). Duck-Diving C: 1, Metcalfe (N); 2, K elly (G); 3, Burt (G). Medley Relay B: 1, Windsor ; 2, Godwin ; 3, Neville. 43I secs. 40 Yards Breast Stroke A: 1, Samter (W); 2, Bark (N); 3, Stafford (G). 27 secs. Fixed Board Diving C: 1, Metcalfe (N); 2, H ills (W); 3, Burt (G). 40 Yards Free Style B: 1, Wilson ii (W); 2, Mossadeghi (G); 3, Steadman (N). 24 secs. Duck-Diving A: 1, Stafford (G) and Edwardes (G); 3, W ilson i (W). Medley Relay C: i, Windsor; 2, Neville, 3, Godwin. 5 i f secs. 20 Yards Back Stroke B: 1, Wilson ii (W); 2, Mossadeghi (G); 3, Blackwell (N). 15 secs. 100 Yards Breast Stroke A: 1, Samter (W); 2, Stafford (G); 3, Bark (N). 1 min. 25I secs. (Record). Spring Board Diving C: 1, Hills (W); 2, M etcalfe (N); 3, Smith, M. A. B. (G). 40 Yards Free Style A: 1, Wilson i (W); 2, Stafford (G); 3, Dong (N). 25 secs. Duck-Diving B: 1, Wilson ii (W); 2, Bear (N); 3, W ilkins (W). Dong Plunge A: 1, Samter (W); 2, Gordon ii (G); 3, Justicz (G). 37ft. 3ins. 20 Yards Free Style C: 1, Yates (W); 2, M etcalfe (N); 3, Burt (G). 13! secs. 20 Yards Free Style B: 1, Wilson ii (W); 2, Jacobs (G) and Steadman (N). iff secs. Dong Plunge C: 1, Hills (W); 2, Metcalfe (N); 3, Yates (W). 32ft. 4jins. Fixed Board Diving B: 1, Heywood (W); 2, W iddows i (G); 3, Blackwell (N). Free Style Relay A: 1, Windsor ; 2, Godwin. 27! secs. Totals : Godwin, 757 pts.; Neville, 537 pts.; Windsor, 115 pts. Winner of Plouse Cup: Windsor House. Winner of Back Stroke Cup: N. B. Stafford (Godwin). 48 SCHOOL MAGAZINE

Old Canterburian Club (Founded as Kent College Old Boys' Club, 1892)

President: S . A . S p i c e r , E s q . Kent College, Canterbury. Past Presidents :

F . M. F a c e r E s q ., A . B r o w n s c o m b e E s q ., J . T . H a r g r e a v e s E s q .

H . J. P r i c k e t t E s q ., B. A . C a s t l e E s q . Vice-Presidents : R . A . D a y E s q . J . M . C h in g E s q . R . G . B e a r d E s q . P . A . S c h o l e s E s q . W . G . S e a g e r E s q . R . C i .o u g h E s q . Hon. Secretary : A . D. Y o u n g 4S Malden Road, New Malden, Surrey. Telephone : Malden 0707.

Hon. Assistant Secretary : T . D. S e a g e r 4 Brighton Road, Coulsdon, Surrey. Hon. Treasurer : G . W . R . B r o w n s c o m b e , F.C.A. 8 The Drive, Hove 3, Sussex. Telephone : Hove 1277. Hon. Magazine Secretary : J . S . T a y l e r 37 Bournemouth Road, Folkestone.

General Committee : M essrs. B. A . C a s t l e , E . A . M . C l a r k , N . H. C o y l e , R. R. D a d d s , K . G . G a l e , D . C . W h i t e , F . H . M a s o n , A . E . J a m e s , B. W . B u r g e s s . Hon. Auditor : F . R. A . P i t f i e l d -Pe r r y , A.C.A. OLD CANTERBURIAN CLUB 49

At the Whitsun meeting F. H. Mason and his able lieutenant, A. E. Janies, retired and handed over the secretarial duties of the Club to A. D. Young and T. D. Seager, who we are confident will fill the offices worthily. Pressure of work and lack of time for the job made it impossible for these two valued servants of the Club to carry on any longer, and we know that it was with reluctance that they felt obliged to come to this decision. Secretaries are busy persons and are called upon to show a large capacity for spade-work : they are the dynamos which keep the machinery on the move. Do we realise, I wonder, how much we owe them for the organisation and smooth running of those delightful week-ends when friend­ ships are renewed and the curtain of the years is pulled back? But their work is not confined to these bi-annual periods of activity alone ; it goes on unobtrusively through­ out the year. Frank Mason’s span of service to the Club has been a long one. Continuously since 1922 he has worked either as Secretary, Assistant Secretary, or on the Committee. During his period of office he has had to combat the disruptive forces of two wars and spin the threads to pull the Club together again. This could not have been accomplished without vigorous effort— and Frank, as we all know, has been noteworthy for his abundance of energy. When others far younger had lapsed into touchline spectators or pavilion critics, he still continued to be active on the field. It was a cruel blow that he was taken ill on Whit-Monday and had to go into hospital for an operation almost immediately afterwards, but it is good to know that he is recovering well, and all Old Boys will wish him a speedy return to health. His devoted service for the welfare of the Club demands our sincere gratitude, and we are glad that the Committee will continue to enjoy the benefit of his encyclopaedic knowledge of Old Canterburian affairs. Standing as a permanent monument'to the work of “ Jimmy ” James are the Rules of the Club which he so expertly revised and fitted into a new framework. But this is not enough, and we prefer to think of him not so much as the architect of paragraphs of cold print as one who with book in hand moved about among the ranks with the suave request “ Have you signed yet?” His thoroughness and 50 SCHOOL MAGAZINE efficiency have made him an admirable right-hand man to the Secretary and a valued official of the Club. Fortunately, the Committee will continue to have the advantage of his services and experience also. S.A.S.

Minutes of the Annual General Meeting of the Old Canterburian Club held in the Senior Common Room, K ent College, Canterbury, on 16th M ay, 1948. S. A. Spicer, Esq. (President) in the Chair. 1. The Minutes of the Meeting held on 2nd May, 1948, were read, confirmed and signed. 2. Matters arising from Minutes.—B. A. Castle reported that a small surplus was in hand in the Memorial Fund, and that a final report on the Memorial would be given in the next Magazine. The President expressed the thanks of the Club to B. A. Castle for his able services, and the meeting endorsed their thanks with acclamation. 3. Accounts.— G. W. R. Brownscombe presented the audited Accounts and Treasurer’s Report (copies of which appear elsewhere). Moved by E. A. M. Clark, seconded by J. S. Tayler, and Resolved, that the Accounts and Treasurer’s Report be approved. 4. Annual Subscriptions.— G. W. R. Brownscombe reported that the General Committee recommended that the annual subscription be increased to 10/od. as from 18th May, 1948. Resolved that the recommendation of the General Committee be adopted. 5. Hon. Secretary’s Report.— The Hon. Secretary’s report (which appears elsewhere) was received and approved. 6 . Election of Officers. President.— Moved by B. A. Castle, seconded bv R. R. Dadds and unanimously resolved, that Mr. S. A. Spicer be re-appointed President of the Club for the ensuing year. Vice-Presidents.— Vacancies in the office of Vice- President occurred by the expiration of term of office by Mr. S. A. Spicer and E. Roger. Moved by E. A. M. Clark, seconded by A. D. Young, and resolved that R. Clough and W. G. Seager be appointed Vice-Presidents. OLD CANTERBURIAN CLUB 51

Hon. Secretary.— F. H. Mason having resigned from this office, it was proposed by B. A. Castle, seconded by F. H. Mason, and unanimously resolved that A. D. Young be appointed Hon. Secretary.

Hon. Assistant Secretary.—A. E. James having resigned from this office, it was proposed by Mr. S. A. Spicer, seconded by F. H. Mason, and unanimously resolved that T. D. Seager be appointed Hon. Assistant Secretary. Hon. Treasurer.— Resolved that G. W. R. Browns- combe be re-appointed.

Hon. Magazine Secretary.— Resolved that J. S. Tayler be re-appointed.

Hon. Auditor.—Resolved that F. R. A. Pitfield-Perry be re-appointed. General Committee.— The Hon. Secretary reported that by the rota of retirement fixed by the last Annual General Meeting, H. R. Mason, W. G. Seager and R. Clough retired from the Committee at Whitsun, 1948. Pursuant to Rule 6 (a) nominations had been received for these three vacancies as follows : B. Burgess, A. E. James, S. John, A. E. Jones and F. H. Mason. On a ballot, A. E. James, F. H. Mason and B. Burgess were elected to the Committee for a term of three years. 7. Alteration of Rule 5.—The Hon. Secretary reported that, pursuant to Rule 19, the following amend­ ment to Rule 5 (indicated below) would be submitted to the next General Meeting for approval :— “ That the words ‘ Immediate Past-President and Vice-Presidents ’ should be inserted after the word ‘ President ’ in Fine 2 of Rule 5.” The new Rule as it is proposed to amend it will then read :— “ The Club shall be managed by a General Committee consisting of the President, Immediate Past-President and Vice-Presidents, the Honorary Secretary, the Honorary Assistant Secretary, the Honorary Treasurer, Honorary Secretaries of approved Branches or their representatives, and nine 52 SCHOOL MAGAZINE

elected members, each appointed for three years, of whom three shall be elected annually at the Annual General Business Meeting on nominations made in accordance with the Rules. An elected member retiring in rotation shall not be eligible for re-election until after twelve months from the date of his retire­ ment, subject to the provisions of Rule 6 (b).”

8. Sports Activities.

(a) Hockey.—-L. W. A. Osborne reported on the Club’s activities at the last Folkestone Hockey Festival. The Club side won two matches and lost one, and a good time w7as had by all. Unfortunately, the Club side could not be fully representative at all matches, and all Old Boys who play hockey were asked to join the Club team, if this was at all possible. It was decided to enter a Club team for the next Festival, and L. W. A. Osborne and J. Oliver were asked to arrange accordingly. A match had also been arranged versus the School, and it was hoped to repeat this fixture next year.

(b) Swimming.—N. Coyle reported, and asked all members who can keep afloat to join the Club team.

(c) Cricket.—R. Clough reported a most successful season on tour last year, and asked for volunteers for a similar season this year.

(d) Tennis.— A tennis match had been arranged at the week-end versus the School (which the School won), and it was hoped to continue this fixture in future.

g. Presentation to F. H. Mason.— The President drew attention to the fact that Frank Mason had given up his job as Hon. Secretary. He recalled the untiring and efficient way in which he had discharged his duties and the thriving condition to which he had brought the Club in spite of post-war difficulties. On behalf of the Club, he presented F. H. Mason with a pair of pipes.

io. The retiring Hon. Secretary then expressed to Mr. and Mrs. Prickett the warm appreciation of the members for their kind hospitality during the week-end, OLD CANTERBURIAN CLUB 53

OLD CANTERBURIAN CLUB SECRETARY’S REPORT presented to Annual General Meeting held in Senior Common Room at Kent College, Canterbury, on i6tli May, 194s. Mr. President and Gentleman, During the past year the Club has sustained a very lamentable loss in the death of our great friend, Mr. John Thomas Hargreaves. John, by his sterling character, fine example, Sunday talks, keen interest and genial personality, had carved out for himself a niche not only in the history of Kent College but in the heart of every member of the Club. His loss is irreparable. Tributes have been paid to him in the School Magazine, and there was a large attendance of members of the Club and many beautiful floral tributes at his funeral. The past year has been one of steady progress. East Whitsun there were 257 members ; to-day I am pleased to report a membership of 315. The two usual meetings have been held at Kent College, and last Whitsun 72 members were present, while in November 86 were present. The Annual Dinner was an unqualified success. The past year has been unique in that the Club has had a swimming match v. The School, in which we were beaten, and the first Rugby match the Club has ever played, v. The School, took place. Again we were beaten. A team was entered for the Folkestone Easter Hockey Festival, winning two of its matches and losing one. In addition, we played the School and won. Again last August a team undertook a cricket tour in Suffolk and did very well. The annual match last Whitsun v. The School was won. I would urge all sportsmen in the Club who are interested in any of the above activities to give all support possible to those who are organising these games. The Committee has held its usual meetings and has devoted a lot of time and thought to the matters which have been considered and decided. The Club is very greatly indebted to Mr. and Mrs. Prickett for their continued very kind hospitality, and we extend to them our sincere thanks. 54 SCHOOL MAGAZINE

I was appointed Secretary to the Club at Whitsun, 1922, and held such office until I resigned in 1926. I was then put on the Committee. I have been either on the Committee or Assistant Secretary ever since and until 1946, when I was re-appointed as your Secretary. I feel now that the time has come to have a rest. I have been in the fortunate position of having to re-organise the Club after two great wars. In 1922 our membership was 160, and in spite of the ravages of another world war, and the normal losses through death in the intervening years, we now total 315 members. This happy state of affairs has been brought about by the very keen and solid support which has always been accorded the Secretary, and for my share of this support I express my deepest thanks to the President, Committees, and all members. (Sgd.) F. H. MASON, 15th May, 1948. Hon. Secretary. Those Old Boys who make a point of reading the Magazine through from cover to cover will have noticed that the School Notes invariably terminate with a “ Valete ” to those leaving and a “ Salvete ” to those entering the School. Fortunately, this is not also a regular feature of the notes on the activities of the Old Canterburian Club, but owing to Frank Mason’s retirement these notes will embody both features. A further similarity to the School notes will be apparent in that much will be written under the heading “ Valete ” but very little under the heading “ Salvete.” “ VALETE ” Frank Mason, Hon. Secretary (1922-26 and 1946-48). As Frank Mason says in his final report, he has been either on the Committee or Assistant Secretary in the twenty years gap between his two terms of office as Secretary. This is indeed an outstanding record and one on which both parties are to be congratulated. One has only to read the notes in Magazine after Magazine to realise the tremendous amount of work Frank Mason has put in so that the Old Canterburian Club can grow from strength to strength. His enthusiasm was tremendous, and was in evidence during the course of the Old Boys’ Cricket Match. After lunch, Frank Mason, who had been feeling increasingly poorly all the morning, was compelled to lie down and took no further part in the match. I paid him a visit in the afternoon to keep him informed as to the progress of the game, and 011 hearing that the Old Boys’ wickets were falling with Ol d canterburian c l u b 55 depressing regularity, he said, “ I must go out and bat.” Of course, he was not allowed to go, but the spirit behind that remark is the spirit that has kept him going as Secretary long after his body had begged to be allowed to rest. Fortunately, the Club will still have the benefit of his experience and advice on the Committee for, it is hoped, many years to corne.

A. E. James, Hon. Assistant Secretary. James has been Assistant to Frank Mason from 1946-48, and Frank is always the first to say what an excellent Assistant Secretary he had. The Club is unfor­ tunate in losing the services of both officials at the same time, and it was with genuine reluctance that James had to announce his inability to continue in office. We shall still have the benefit of his assistance on the Committee, although those of us who looked forward to the personal contacts he made with each Old Boy at the Canterbury week-ends will miss him in his official capacity.

“ SALVETE ” A. D. Young, Hon. Secretary. Was named in the “ Salvete ” of the Autumn Term, 1909, and the “ Valete ” of 1917. Although a member of the Club since 1917, I had always managed to avoid any office requiring initiative and responsibility until at a recent week-end I expressed a feeling that I should make a start and. do some work. Because of my rashness in making this observation within hearing of Geoffrey Brownscombe, the Club has now got a new Secretary. T. D. Seager, Hon. Assistant Secretary. Almost as well known to recent Old Boys as his father was to the boys of 1909-1917. We are indeed fortunate in having such an enthusiastic Assistant Secretary. I feel sure he will keep the new Secretary up to scratch.

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The attendance of Old Boys at the Whitsun week-end was again very good in spite of the petrol restrictions. Seventy Old Boys were present, and almost every year of the School’s existence was represented. The weather was 56 SCHOOL MAGAZINE fine but rather cold— in striking contrast to the warmth of the welcome extended to all Old Boys by Mr. and Mrs. Prickett. Their continued hospitality is greatly appreciated by all Old Boys, and their keen interest in the welfare of the Club is heartening both to its officials and members. Accounts of all the Club activities appear elsewhere.

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We were very pleased to have with us over the week­ end an old master of the School in the person of J. V. H. Coates, Esq., B.Sc., who was at the School from 1898-1899. As a result of his visit the Secretary has been given news of two Old Boys of his time, Arthur Taylor and J. Tomlinson. We have every hope that both these gentlemen will be persuaded to join the Club. It is felt that several of the older Old Boys may have refrained from keeping their membership of the Club alive because of the fear that they will not know any of the Old Boys who attend regularly and will consequently feel “ out of it.” As one who, after an absence of some years’ duration, had the same feelings, I can tell them that their fears are groundless. At the first meeting I attended after the war, I was not only surprised to meet a number of contemporaries, but also several members who were Old Boys when I first went to Kent College. If any member of the Club knows any Old Boy who is not a member and feels that he has been forgotten, please get him to join the Club and come along to the meetings. He will be surprised at the number of old friends he will meet.

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Frank Mason, who was taken ill at the Whitsun Meeting, recently underwent a major operation and was discharged from Hospital on nth July. The operation was very successful, and Frank Mason writes to say that he is making an excellent recovery. At the time of writing these notes he is recuperating at Folkestone, and all Old Boys will wish him a speedy return to good health.

A. D. YOUNG, Hon. Secretary. OLD CANTERBURIAN CLUB 57

KENT COLLEGE WAR MEMORIAL Report and Balance Sheet The Committee elected to carry through the above scheme held their final meeting in January, 1948, and in view of the fact that a sufficient sum of money was forth­ coming, decided to close the Fund on June 30th, 1948. The total sum subscribed and raised from various sources amounts in all to £1,554/7/9- For this magnificent response the Committee are deeply grateful to the Governors, Old Boys, Parents and many friends who supported the Fund so magnanimously. From the outset the Committee were quick to realise that at present-day costs a new organ of satisfactory quality would be out of the question. Search was therefore immediately instituted to find an instrument worthy of rebuilding, and after a number of these had been inspected in many parts of the country, a two-manual organ in exceptionally good condition was found in a recently disused church in Canterbury. Following expert advice, a decision to purchase was made at the very reasonable cost of £500. This instrument was then completely overhauled and revoiced, whilst a number of new stops were added, together with new ivory keys and a new Royal College of Organists pedal board. In addition, a new “ Discus ” electric blower was installed. This work, together with the fitting of a new balanced swell pedal, new draw stop knobs, electric wiring and new fixings to the swell box, involved a sum of £850/19/6. Three Memorial panels of light oak were then fitted to the organ casework, and on this panelling the names of 41 Old Canterburians who gave their lives in the 1939-45 war have been carved, and the lettering filled with gold leaf. Surmounting the centre of the three panels is a carved oak replica of the School crest. This work was carried out by Messrs. G. Made & Son Ltd., and amounted in all to £172/14/4. The final credit balance shown 011 the statement of the accounts, viz. £22/18/11, will be devoted to minor improvements in connection with the organ, whilst any further surplus available will be placed towards proposed additions and renovations of the School Chapel fittings. 58 SCHOOL MAGAZINE

The Committee desire to place on record their very high appreciation of the excellent standard of work accomplished by Mr. N. P. Mander, the organ builder, who personally supervised the whole of the construction. Sincere gratitude is also due to Mr. G. Parker, an Old Boy of the School, who, without any recompense, arranged for his firm to carry out some highly skilled work in connection with the renovation of the organ casework. This extremely generous gesture saved a considerable sum of money which was in turn released for the completion of certain most important small, but nevertheless very essential, items. To Mr. R. A. Day, as Hon. Treasurer of the Fund, the Committee are also greatly indebted for his invaluable services in which much time has been expended. To all the foregoing and the many helpers who have contributed in so many ways to ensure the final success of the scheme, the heartfelt thanks of the Committee are due.

In concluding this Report, the Committee extend a warm invitation to all who supported the Fund to make every endeavour to visit Kent College and view for them­ selves the Memorial. It is generally accepted on all sides that the organ as it now stands in the School Chapel is a most fitting and worthy Memorial. As the boys of the present and future generations gather together for daily worship, the living notes of the Memorial organ will call them to keep their pledge to those whose name it bears.

“ At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, We will remember them.”

J. N. BARKER (Parents’ Representative)

B. A. CASTEE

R. RUSSELE-DADDS (Old Canterburian Representatives)

H . J. P R IC K E T T (Headmaster)

J. A . K N O W L E S (Governing Board’s Representative) KENT COLLEGE WAR MEMORIAL FUND

BALANCE SHEET

INCOME EXPENDITURE B y— £ s. d. T o— £ S. d. Donations— Old B o y s ...... 557 0 0 Purchase of Organ ...... 500 0 0 ,, —Parents ...... 501 0 6 Rebuilding, Additions, Etc ...... 752 10 0 ,, Governing Board ...... 200 0 0 “ Discus ” Electric Blower ...... 90 0 0 Rev. and Mrs. Walter Spencer and T. D. Electric W iring ...... 8 9 6 Spencer, M.A.— “ In Proud Memory of Memorial Panelling ... 172 14 4 Wing-Commander Harvey Spencer, B.A., Printing, Stationery, Postages 7 15 0 D .F .C .” ...... 150 0 0 Sundry Donations (Staff, Etc.) ...... 70 6 0 Concert and Collections ...... 71 15 3 i 53i 8 10 Sale of Kent College Jubilee Books ...... 4 6 0 To Balance in Hand 22 18 11

£ i 554 7 9 £ i 554 7 9

Examined and found correct, Hon. Treasurer : R. A. DAY. J. G . H O P K IN S , Lloyds Bank Limited, East Grinstead. 60 SCHOOL MAGAZINE

OLD CANTERBURIANS v. THE SCHOOL Brilliant sunshine greeted the Old Boys’ Cricket Match against the School, and despite the default of several prominent members of the O.C.C., owing to petrol restric­ tions, a representative team took the field at 12 o’clock, and Messrs. Haynes and Crumpton opened for the School, Mr. Spicer, as captain, having won the toss for K.C. The start was disastrous, Mr. Haynes being run out with the score only 11, and both Atkins and Kent were dismissed by Clough with only two runs added. Stacey held the fort whilst Mr. Crumpton helped the score along until lunch was taken with the more respectable total of 41 for 3. Owing to indisposition, Mason, the Old Boys’ skipper, had to drop out and take no further part in the match, and Young took his place. The break proved unfortunate, as when Mr. Prickett joined Mr. Spicer, Clough had got Mr. Crumpton l.b.w. for a useful 25, and Stacey had unluckily lost his wicket. Thus five wickets were down for 45. It has often been quoted that fortune favours the brave, and never so more than this day, as, despite several chances off the luckless Parker’s bowling, runs were grabbed, snatched and slashed here, there and everywhere, and in under the hour the partner­ ship had added over a hundred runs, and when Mr. Spicer’s grand knock was ended by De Vere for 65, it included no less than 12 fours, and Mr. Prickett’s 61 show7ed 11 boundaries. The tail tried to force the pace, and the School had the extra gratification of being able to declare the innings closed at 4 o’clock for a grand total of 181 for 8. Osborne and Clough set about the School bowlers very purposefully, but before they could settle down they were both taken at the wicket by Hazzan for 15 runs. Clark set about retrieving the situation, but at 38 Seager was bowled by Kent. Clark was bowled by Stacey for a very useful 19, and Cross dismissed by Kent. Parker, who had taken over the captaincy, fought hard, but could not find anyone to stay with him for long. Barker went on to bowl and got him l.b.w7. for a good 31 runs ; then proceeded to get rid of Butler and De Vere at small cost, and the writing was on the wall. Sumner was bowled by Atkins, and w7ith forty minutes’ play to go Young joined Holter in a gallant last wicket partnership to try and save the game. OLD CANTERBURIAN CLUB 61

In spite of all the efforts of the School, however, they held out manfully until five minutes from time. Spicer himself completed a grand day by bowling Young, and the Old Boys were all out for 104, leaving the School most worthy winners by 77 runs— the first victory for many years.

S.J.

THE SCHOOL S. J. Haynes run out ...... 0 J. E. Crumpton lbw b Clough ...... 25 M. A. Atkins c de Vere b Clough ...... 0 M. H. Kent lbw b Clough ...... 0 C. D. Stacey hit wkt b C lo u g h ...... 9 H. J. Prickett c Clough b Parker ...... 61 S. A. Spicer st Osborne b de V ere ...... 65 G. H. Wilson st Osborne b Parker ...... 4 W. J. McCormick not out ...... 3 Extras ...... 13

Total (for 8 wkts. dec.) ...... 181

R. S. Hazzan and D. N. Barker did not bat. Bowling: Parker 2 for 53, Clough 4 for 48, de Vere 1 for 16.

OLD CANTERBURIANS L. W. A. Osborne c Hazzan b Kent ...... 10 R. Clough c Hazzan b Stacey ...... 3 T. D. Seager b K e n t...... 8 E. A. M. Clark b S ta c e y ...... 19 T. C. R. Cross b K e n t...... 0 G. P. Parker lbw b Barker ...... 31 R. J. Butler b Barker ...... 8 C. D. de Vere c Crumpton b Barker ...... 0 C. G. Sumner b Atkins ...... 0 G. E. Holter not o u t ...... 0 B. S. Young b Spicer ...... 11 Extras ...... 12

Total ...... 104

Bowling: Stacey 2 for 35, Kent 3 for 41, Barker 3 for 7, Atkins 1 for 6, Spicer 1 for 3, 62 SCHOOL MAGAZINE

SWIMMING NOTES (Below Zero, or Nearly So)

Whit-Monday dawned with a strong warm sun, but the baths, freshly filled, were more suggestive of moonlight. Last year’s entries welcomed the additions of R. O. Agnew, B. G. Watson, and particularly J. S. Tayler, who won the Old Boys’ Swimming Cup for the three years preceding 1932, but who had not since taken part in the Whitsun Aquasports.

T H E O LD B O Y S ’ CUP Heat 1 Heat 2 Heat 3 C. D. de Vere G. W. R. Brownscombe R. O. Agnew R. Handscombe I. S. Hewison N. H. Coyle B. G. Watson T. D. Seager J. S. Tayler After three heats the final was contested between N. H. Coyle, C. D. de Vere and I. S. Hewison, and won by Norman Coyle, in spite of his oft-repeated moans of Anno Domini. The Old Boys’ Team against the School consisted of N. H. Coyle, I. S. Hewison, T. D. Seager and B. G. Watson. It is possible that the rigours of post-war conditions in civil life have affected the Old Boys, while the well-fed youth sheltering within the kindly walls of K.C. have developed greater speed and stamina than last year. The School won this year. On July 17th the Old Boys are again challenging the School, and it is hoped that they will avenge last year’s defeat. T.D.S. TENNIS MATCH On the Saturday of the Whitsun week-end the cricket match against Herne Bay C.C. had to be cancelled due to the inability of the Old Boys to raise a side. In its place a tennis match against the School was arranged by Mr. White. Unfortunately, the weather was very unkind to us and the match was played in what can only be described as wintry OLD CANTERBURIAN CLUB 63 conditions. Those hardened warriors who braved the elements to watch tire match were treated to some very enjoyable tennis. The match was very closely fought, and the School were the eventual winners by 5 sets to 4. Features of the evening’s tennis were the hard hitting and accurate placing of Seager, the agility of the old-timers, Frank Mason and Jimmy James, and some very steady tennis for the School bv Ringrose and Taylor. In conclusion, we wish the School team every success in their forthcoming matches and say “ Thank you ” for a grand match.

The following members attended the Whitsun Week­ end at Kent College, May I5th-i7th, 1948 :— R. 0 . Agnew A. E. James V. A. Allen P. Jeffery G. Austen S. John C. T. Beckett A. E. Jones W. B. Becks Rev. N. Knock D. L. Blacktin E . Dewy G. W. R. Brownscombe F. H. Mason B. W. Burgess C. S. Matthews N. S. Burrows F. R. Merricks J. E. Bush D. O. Morris * R. J. Butler W . Navan A . J. Carter V. G. Oldacre D. J. Carter D. W. A. Osborne B. A. Castle M. Parker E. A. M. Clark J. Parker R. Clough S. P. Parker D. Court J. H. Pine N. H. Coyle H . J. Prickett T. C. R. Cross P. W. Richards J. E. Crumpton C. Robinson R. R. Dadds A . S. Rowe R. J. Davis T. D. Seager H . F . Day C. G. Sumner R. A . Day D. R. Sumner D. M. Denning H. Q. Span ton 64 SCHOOL MAGAZINE

J. A. Dixon T. D. Spencer C. D. de Vere S. A. Spicer N. J. Fellows G. H. Stonham F. J. Fowler J. S. Tayler D. P. Handscomb J. S. Tooms R. A. Handscomb B. G. Watson S. J. Haynes D. J. W hite J. P. Harris D. Yates I. S. Hewison A. D. Young G. E. Hotter B. S. Young E. Howland

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