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Vol. XXV DECEMBER, 1950 No, 2

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Captain of the School, and Senior Prefect: Visitor: The Right Reverend the Bishop of Tasmania R. S. Valentine

Chairman of the Board of Management: Prefects: F. H. Foster, Esq., B.C.E. J. R. Clark J. P. Mitchell J. W. Cooper G. A. W. Renney Members of the Board: D. R. King G. L. Salmon Very Rev. H. P. Fewtrell, M.A. A. P. Brammall, Esq. D. F. Kirby K. A. Webster L. G. Murdoch, Esq., LL.B. Brig, F. M. Dollery, MC., O.B.E. W. R. Robertson, Esq. Probationary Prefects: THE STAFF J. B. Biggs H. F. Shepherd Headmaster: R. G. Bowden G. L. Woodward Paul Radford, M.A. (Oxon,), B.A. (MeIb.) P. W. McCabe

Assistant Staff Captain of the Junior School: H. W. Burbury Senior School: C. C. Bayes Sports Committee: 0. H. Biggs, B.Sc. (Tas.) C. R. Catterall, B.A. (Liverpool) The Headmaster and Staff W. J . Gerlach, B.A. (Tas.) D. E. Kirby R. H. Keon-Cohen, M.A., LL.B., Dip.Com . (MeIb.), Dip.Ed. (Add.) J. B.Thompson Rev. G. Needham, M.A.,T.D. (Lend.), B.A. (Syd.),Th.L., Chaplain J. P. Mitchell R. S. Valentine M. L. Robinson, St. Luke's Training College, Exeter G. A. W. Renney K. A. Webster F. J. Williams, St. Luke's Training College, Exeter Part-Time: Cadet Corps: Mrs. K. Jenkins, B.A. (N.Z.) (French), L. W. Kable (P.T.), 0G.: Lieut. J. M. Boyes Mrs. G. Needham, K. Jarvis (Dramatic) 2/IC.: Cdt.-Lieut. G. A. W. Renney Junior School: C. A. S. Viney (in charge) Scout Troop: J. M. Boyes SM.: Mr. R. G. Read Miss G. Lucas G. A. McKay, B.A. (Tas.) A.S.M.: Mr. T. A. S. Atkinson Cub-Master: Miss M. Hales Part-Time: Miss J . Batt, Mrs. Williams (Music) Magazine Committee: Sub-Primary: Mr. 0. H. Biggs (Editor) I. R. McIntosh Miss F. Burrows (in charge) R. S.Valentine (Sub-Editor) H. M.Thompson Miss R. Lane A. Gibson G. L. Woodward Bursar and Business Manager: Sports Captains: H. C. Murray, A.I.D.S. Athletics: J . W. Cooper Rowing: R. S. Valentine Football and Cricket: J. P. Mitchell Tennis: D. R. Salter The Hutchins School Magazine

The Headmaster's Report icL'ch i\ihi, 1950

TN presenting an Annual Report at and successes. But how are we to assess -' Speech Night a Headmaster is al- the success or failure of any School year? ways in something of a quandary. Two That is surely a matter of personal valua- main alternatives lie before him. One tion in which various elements have a is to give a resume of the year's activities, place. To some the answer lies in terms academic and sporting. That seems merely of academic success. Such people are sat- repetitious, for all the same material is in isfied if there is a high percentage of ex- the School Magazine and is available to amination passes. To others a year is a The Hutchins School Song all Parents and Old Boys in full. The failure unless the School has won most of other is to make a list of promises of what the sporting competitions. Schools such is to be done—and that savours rather of as ours have, however, held that these are a policy speech. not the only things that matter. We have I feel that this is an opportunity the held, and I trust will always hold, that Headmaster has of letting parents know our concern is with the education of the Hutchins! Hutchins! grand and fait! something of what the School is trying to whole child. In that, scholastic standards, The only School we serve; do. not results, are the test; the game, not the For thee till death we'll do and dare, In the past two reports I have given an victory, the important part of sport. If And nought can make us swerve. outline of our organisation, our methods success comes our way in the process we of promotion, our scheme of prizes, the are happy, but let us look to the real value of each part. That interpretation of our Refrain: work we are trying in general to do. To- night I want to carry that a little deeper. aims has certain necessary corollories. It Let your voices ring, lads! Yet at the same time a Speech Night means that results in either direction are 'Tis the old School's due; such as this is rather in the nature of a not our prime consideration. It means, Sing her praises, sing, lads-- meeting of shareholders, when the sum for instance, that where a boy could pos- Hutchins! Hutchins! tried and true. invested is your most treasured possession sibly be forced through to a pass in a par- —your son, It is not, however, so much ticular subject by a merciless and relent- Thy name adown the ages past a question of finding out whether your less concentration on that and that alone, Thy sons salute and cheer; dividend is larger or smaller than you it is not our task to do it, if in so doing And so shall we while life doth last, expected, but to learn something of the the real education of the boy is stifled. it With lips and lives revere. company in which you have invested-- does not, however, mean that we must and therefore become a member. For in neglect either work or sport, but that they We learn thine ivied tower beneath enrolling a son as a member of the School, are means and not an end in education. To play the game of life, parents have taken on certain responsi- On the sports side we have had a lean And know they only win the wreath bilities—not shelved them. That becomes year. Swimming, in which we have ex- Who strive in honour's strife. clearer to each parent as he realises that celled for years, was cancelled owing to the child is the joint responsibility of both the polio restrictions. In the other sports May all thy sons prove ever true, the School and the parent, and that the second was our highest position, but the Whate'er their gifts and powers, welfare of the child can best be served if games have been played hard and in a That man may yield to thee thy du?, the School and Home work together on good spirit. Beloved School of ours. the difficulties that arise. In work a high standard has been main- So on an occasion such as this we must tained. Four boys won Senior Bursaries Words by J.W. Bethune ask ourselves, "Has this been a success- and one a Junior Bursary for 1950. At the Matriculation Examination of last Music by J. Scott-Power ful year or not?" That is a question to which we can all year two boys won University Scholar- with profit devote ourselves. For from it ships, one a State Medical Scholarship, much can be learnt both from failures and one boy the Clark Scholarship. Their The Hutchins School Magazine The Hutchins School Magazine

early are still too frequent. I would appeal names appear at the end of this report. I at work or games but to live in the Pre- must strive to add to them continuously to parents to regard this matter as urgent. am glad to see this development of the sence of his Father and to serve Him with and thus shall this place live. For that, The Cadet Camp is fixed for the last literary side of the School work. I hope all the gifts with which he has been en- love of the School is essential; and love week of the second term and the first few it will mean not a lessening of the Science dowed, of whatever kind they may be. is no sentimental sloppiness, but a deep side, but a deepening and more balanced days of the holidays. Camp is regarded For some that may be in scholastic emotion, calling forth a sense of responsi- as so vital that half of the time for it is Sixth Form, and therefore a more achievements or athletic prowess - for bility. It is no accident that schools balanced tone in the School as a whole. allowed out of School time. There are others in being a reliable member of the throughout the world are referred to as other forms of service, better suited to In presenting my first report in 1946, I community, not for themselves, but for Alma Mater—our kindly mother. some boys than the Cadets. I refer to the did not expect that the fifth would be pre- the greater glory of God. It follows that Scouts. This year the Senior Scouts won In that we can lay claim to some suc- sented at a time so fraught with anxiety it is our function to teach the boys that the Meredith Trophy, and the Cubs cess, for we are rich in the boys who are and uncertainty when our countrymen are there is a firm standard of right and shared first place in the same trophy at leaving us. Not all of them, for they and in fact actually engaged in another war wrong—that crime is no less black be- their standard. It is hoped to arrange we must fail sometimes—the number of —a war which we hope will prevent an- cause it is successful, that the pursuit of next year a Scout Camp at the same time times is the measure of our success. other world war—but a war, nevertheless. respectability is not a sufficient substitute as the Cadet Camp, thus giving the Scouts This year we have been singularly for- When on All Saints' Day the Roll ot for religion. We must teach that it is ma- this important part of training. I cannot tunate in our prefects -an example of Honour for World War II was unveiled portarit to give more than one is asked what I have just said that it is not enough and dedicated in this Hall, I could not stress too strongly how important it is for, and that true happiness lies in co- that parents should encourage their boys to maintain traditions. Last year's Captain help feeling that we were perhaps guilty operation. Those things we believe can be to continue with these activities after of the School tackled quietly what seemed of wishful thinking when we began our learnt best from a corporate life based on an almost impossible task—viz., to mould school days are over. There is an urgent the Christian Faith. That is and has been Act of Remembrance with the words, raw boys into a team of prefects. By and "Gathered together as one family on this demand for recruits for the Militia, and the reason for our schools. And it is in the crying need of the Scout movement is large he did it, and not only that, but Day of Peace." The world is sorely astray that sphere that we are fighting for our trained others to carry on. To say that is for leaders to carry on the work of scout- very existence spiritually against a godless at the moment in more ways than this. not in any way to detract from this year's ing. creed that denies value to the human soul. What concerns us tonight is only the con- prefects. They themselves would be the All that is one aspect only of the pre- ditions as they affect the School and the For that reason I am glad that the social first to admit its truth, but they have gone boys who are passing through it—moving sent conditions as they affect us. The first services work we carried out this year was on and built on. In them we have a group on - many of them this year - into the Scout promise shows us the way: "I pro- even more successful than last year's. The of prefects in whom any prefect might world outside. However, it affects them mise to do my best to do my duty to God Cadets had asked that they may be in- well be proud. They have loved their greatly. We must at all costs keep our and the King." The main problem we cluded in the work. We could thus tackle School, and wherever there has been a heads and a right sense of proportion. have to face is deeper than that, and I a more ambitious programme, but one still fault—and there have been—in conduct, We are not primarily a recruiting agency, believe more important ultimately for the arranged and supervised by the senior in attitude and tone, they have been future of the world than military training yet, on the other hand we have here by boys. We therefore included this year, in prompt to act. They have not followed our very nature, privileges and therefore or the hydrogen bomb. We have, I am addition to the nearby parishes, such the lazy man's way of saying, "Why afraid, been rapidly using up our spiritual places as the Kennerley Boys' Home, St. responsibilities, and it is up to us to set doesn't the government do something the lead. We are, in fact, at the moment capital. As a society, we have been rest- John's Hospital and Wingfield Hospital. about it?" but, realising that any break- fighting for our lives in two senses—phy- ing on the past. We now find that moral We have in that work, I am convinced, down in School life is a breakdown in something of high value, not only sically and spiritually, i.e., "lives" in its standards are slipping. That is not surpris- themselves, they have been self-reliant fullest sense—our way of life. Our heri- ing if the source of Christian standards welding the School together, but in mak- enough to tackle it. On behalf of the tage is a noble one—a trust to keep. On is cut off, i.e., the constant reliance of the ing us realise the needs of others—the School, I thank them. value of co-operation and the happiness the one hand, therefore, we have set it human on his Maker. "Our troubles have The same spirit has borne fruit else- grown out of our effort to humanise God, as our wish that each boy in the year he that comes from service to one's fellow where, too. The Parents' Association this turns 14 should join the CadetDetach- deify man and minimise sin." Our schools man. There has been a greater readiness year raised more than £400— a record. to offer service when requests for assist- ment unless his parents have expressed a still hold strongly the belief that educa- That was made possible only by the de- wish otherwise. Several boys have also tion must be rooted in the practice of the ance are made. We have thus been able voted enthusiasm of all who helped—and Christian Faith. That is why we begin to help as well this year with the Claren joined the A.T.C. in outside flights. There - there were few who did not help in some each day with a service, and finish the don Homes and the Girl Guides. are still a few cases where the parent cares way. The money raised will be spent in for none of these things, or, whilst giving year with a Speech Night in which wor- A school has its well springs in the due course where it is most needed. Al- consent, allows' private considerations to ship plays a part. It is our main consid- past—but it is not enough to live on that. ready orders have been lodged for a re- interfere when it is a question of attend- eration here, as in all Public Schools, to No boy who is worth his salt can remain frigerator and a mixer mincer—both of maintain the belief that the object of a ance at camp. Requests for exemption neutral to his school's tradition: nor is it which will assist considerably in the from camp or permission to leave camp child's life is not primarily to be brilliant enough merely to maintain them. He Boarding House. C 8 The Hutchins School Magazine The Hutchins School Magazine

Last Speech Night the Chairman of work in that form almost heartbreaking. Peter's College, Adelaide, at present on ciation has undertaken to have enlarge- the Board made a last-minute announce- Now with two forms leaving Junior the staff of Pulteney Grammar School, ments made of the only extant picture of ment of the purchase of the "Liviland5" School, we shall be able to continue the joins us to take the work of the new Archdeacon Hutchins, and through the Estate at Berriedale as a site for the two streams in the Senior School. That form in the Junior School. It is very courtesy of the Trustees of the Tas- future School. Since then the Board has will, of course, mean that we shall in 1952 gratifying to know that we have had more manian Museum permission has been ob- drawn up its plan for the full use of all be faced with the problems of additional young men asking for positions here than tained for having a copy made of a School property. That has already been rooms and staff. The immediate problem I can place. To these new members of the plaque of Sir John Franklin in possession published in the June issue of the School we have met by using the room at the staff and their families we offer a sincere of the Museum. Magazine and there is no need to repeat back of the Headmaster's residence. welcome. I would like to take this opportunity it here. It plans for an ultimate School All these are urgent problems—addi- Again friends of the School have shown of thanking all who have given their ser- and an interim policy. Few of you pos- tional to the main considerations which their love and devotion in tangible form. vices to the School, to the staff for loyal sibly realise how immediate is the need made the Board of Management decide The Parents' Association by their gener- co-operation and assistance. Few quite for additional space and accommodatior. to purchase the new site and work out its ous giving at the Fair; the Parents, Old realise all that they do quite unassumingly To meet the demands for boarding accom- plans; and they are problems which can Boys and Lodge for their support, which in the interests of your sons; and to the modation, the Board has obtained the use only be met by carrying Out parts of the paid for the Honour Roll, and Mrs. Matrons for carrying on imperturbably of the house across the road in Barrack plan now. That plan is therefore not of Payne for her great care in the carv- in domestic crisis; and to the office, Street. This has been made possible only mere academic interest, but something ing of it. In addition there have been domestic and ground staff. In conclusion, by the generosity of Robt. Nettlefold Pry. that needs the urgent support of all who individual gifts—our thanks are due to I would ask you to remember the Board of Ltd., to whom the deepest thanks of the are interested in the welfare of this the relatives of the late Capt. Neil Management. It consists of six very busy School are due. That will undoubtedly School, and the Christian education of Watchorn, who have re-presented the men—busy with their own professions, provide us with breathing space, but can- the boys of this State now as well as Neil Watchorn Trophy for Rifle-Shoot- and yet ever willing to give of their spare not be regarded as more than an ex- the future. Bricks and mortar do not ing; to Mr. Erskine Watchorn for a copy time in the interests of the School. Volun- tremely temporary measure to meet the make a school, though they can make the of the letters of the late J . B. Watchorn tary service is, in a strange and myste- immediate crisis. The present Boarding conditions of work better; it is the masters written, to his parents during the war; to rious way, a peculiar feature of the British House is itself already over-full. This by whom the main work of education is Mr. and Mrs. Fisher for the Devid Fisher race, and long may it remain so. It is year, owing to reduced space because of carried. We are fortunate in having a Memorial Cup for House Life-Saving in onerous—in fact, more onerous than paid Fire Brigade restrictions, we began the fully qualified staff. There are, however, memory of David Fisher, a member of service, for it is carried out by busy men year with 52 boarders; next year we shall always changes and additions. the State Life-Saving Team, who died (in fact, the busier, the better) and un- start with accommodation for 70 boarders The Rev. Gregory Needham, who has last year whilst still at School. With the rewarded save in the knowledge that it is —and nearly all of these places are been with us as Chaplain and House- valuable assistance of the Parents' Asso- in the service of a good cause. I would ready filled. But as less than 10 are due master, is returning to the Mainland. We ciation funds from last year's Fair, and a thank them for all that they have done to leave at the end of next year, and there thank him for what he has done for us grant from the Board, it has been possible for the School. are already additional entries for 1952, here, and also Mrs. Needham for her to add considerably to the Libraries of the And too, Your Excellency, I would shall be faced with an even greater prob- work in the School, in the Library, and in School. We are indeed happy in our sup- like to thank you once again for your lem than now. the House. The Juniors will miss her, for porters. The School has too long been ready willingness to be present tonight Next year there will also be needed an she has given unhesitatingly of her time without pictures of two men to whom and to assure you of our welcome, and additional form at the top of the Junior in their interests. Tasmania and this School in particular our best wishes when you return to School. Remove B will be divided into The Rev. C. Brammall, an Old Boy of owes so much—Archdeacon Hutchins and England. two forms. That will be of value in two the School, has been appointed to the Sir John Franklin. The Old Boys' Asso- ways. We shall be able to give more atten- position. He belongs to a family whose tion individually to boys at this stage. roots are deeply embedded in the School, There are over 40 boys enrolled for nest and have been ever since his grandfather Assembly Notes year at this level—too large a unit for joind the staff in 1848. any one form. It will also give us scope Mr. Catterall, B.A. (Hons.) Liverpool, TURING the second and third terms Collegiate School, gave him an enthusi- for adequate development in the follow- has already arrived from England to take we have been honoured by many astic reception and listened to his infot- ing years. There has always been trouble charge of the French. He comes to us distinguished visitors who have addressed mal talk with great interest. in the first year of the Senior School from positions with the London County the School. The visit by His Grace the We were particularly fortunate, also, where boys enter both from the Junior Council Schools, and during the war Archbishop of Canterbury is referred to in receiving a visit from His Excellency School and other schools. This, coupled served with the Intelligence Corps in the elsewhere in this issue, and although he K. S. Duleepsinghi, the High Commis- with the fact that there is a wide range Middle East and Abyssinia. came to us on a holiday, a large number sioner for India, and a former Test crick- of abilities and interests, has made the Mr. J . Welch, an Old Boy of St. of our boys, together with girls from eter. We are most grateful to him for wil The Hutchins School Magazine sparing the time from his official duties founded by the Kelham Fathers; and Rev. to address us in a special Assembly. C. Leaver, Victorian Secretary of the The speaker at the Anniversary Assem- Australian Board of Missions, who bly on August 3 was Brig. E. M. Dollery, described the consecration of Bishop David Hand at Dogura Cathedral, who has been so long and intimately asso- - , ciated with the School. It is scarcely nec- Papua. In October the Collegiate and Hutchins essary to emphasise the applause which E ) greeted his announcement of the granting Schools combined to hear a performance of a half-holiday! of vocal and chamber music by the Other visitors who have addressed us Musica Viva Society. This recital was L included the Bishop of Travancore, who keenly appreciated and we look forward spoke of conditions in India, and in his to future visits by this and similar musical diocese in particular; Fr. Stephens, of the organisations. Priests' Training College in Adelaide, The Honour Roll,1939-1945 UNVEILING AND DEDICATION A LL SAINTS' DAY, November 1, rial Library beside that for the 191448 was the appropriate occasion for the War. unveiling and dedication of the Honour Proceedings opened with the singing of Roll of those Old Boys who enlisted in the hymn "For all the Saints," and the the fighting services in the Second World Lesson (Revelation, vii, 9-17) was read by War. the Headmaster. Following the unveiling In the absence through illness of His and address by the Chief Justice, the Roll Excellency the Governor, the Roll of of Honour was dedicated by the Bishop, Honour was unveiled on his behalf by Rt. Rev. G. F. Cranswick. The names of His Honour the Chief Justice, Sir John the fallen were read by the President of Morris. In his inspiring address Sir John the Old Bodys' Association, Mr. A. B. referred to the high record of service White, and the Bishop then read the given by Old Boys of this School in three Act of Remembrance: wars, and mentioned that in the Boer War Gathered together as one family on this the only two V.C.'s awarded to Tasma- Day of Peace, we must needs remember nians were won by Old Boys of Hutchins. before God all those who in time of war Sir John said, "The boys of this School fought the good fight, and especially those will realise in the future that this Roll of who laid down their lives for us and for Honour is more than 'wood and letters.' our country, and for the liberty of the Future generations may have to realise world. In sorrow and pride and thankful- that the careers for which they prepare ness we remember them in the faith of ii' themselves might have to be thrown over- Him Who promised, "Be thou faithful board to defend their country, just as unto death, and I will give thee a crown those men listed on this Roll of Honour of life." had to do. Duty, loyalty, fortitude and Before I-Tins Who is the God not of the sacrifice are virtues at all times." dead but of the living, the Author and Owing to the large gathering of rela- Lover of all souls, let us call to remem- tives, friends, and past and present boys brance in a brief silence— of the School, the ceremony was per- formed in the Gymnasium, and the Roll Those who, for the sake of peace. made has since been erected in the War Memo- war;

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Those who forsook all at the call to who served must be very high in the Let this Honour Roll ever remind you her devotion has been practically demon- serve; annals of schools throughout the Empire. of the devotion to duty which was shown strated over many years. The sailors and soldiers and airmen In the Boer War the only two V.C.'s by those whose names it bears, of their I am informed that this may be the last who went forth and returned no more; won by Tasmanians were both gained by unfailing determination to do what they work of major proportion that Mrs. The ministers of help and healing, the Old Boys of this School: thus commenced believed to be their duty to do, of their Payne will undertake, and if this is so, it chaplains and doctors, who saved others, your proud record which was continued cheerfulness in adversity, and of the true is a fitting culmination to a life of artistic but not themselves; in the Great War, in which 442 Old Boys comradeship which forged amongst them creation. Those whose names are written deep in played their part and 74 laid down their the bonds of brotherhood. I understand that the cost of the our own hearts, and who now are more lives. It is fitting that this Board should he Honour Roll was raised in one evening by than conquerors before the throne of In the recent war the figures were 646 carved by Mrs. Charles Payne, who carved the combined and devoted efforts of the God. enlisted, with 51 killed on active service. also the Board for World War I. Her Old Boys' Association, the Parents' Asso- This was followed by one minute's In the three wars Old Boys have won beautiful workmanship appears in many ciation and the Old Boys' Masonic Lodge, silence, the "Last Post" and "Reveille," 81 decorations and 35 have been men- articles throughout the School, to which and I congratulate those responsible for and then the hymn "0 Valiant Hearts" tioned in despatches. When it is remem- she sent her younger son, and to which this most praiseworthy effort. was sung. A wreath was placed on the bered that the strength of the School has Roll of Honour by the Senior Prefec, never been much more than 300, this is a R. S. Valentine. Proceedings were closed record of which you may well be proud. Chaplain Notes by the Benediction and the singing of the It is the lessons to be learned from N Friday, August 4, at a service be- baptised in St. David's Cathedral. It was School Song and the National Anthem. memorials such as this one to which I 0 quite fiting to see surrounding the font a The School Cadet Corps, under the com- would direct your attention. The tradi- ginning at 7.45 p.m. in St. David's number of Hutchins School boys, who, in mand of Cdt.-Lt. G. A. W. Renney, pro- tions of a School such as yours are made Cathedral, the Lord Bishop of the Dio- witnessing this reception of a child into vided a Guard of Honour, their drill be- by its Old Boys, and are to be regarded cese administered Confirmation to a group the Church, must have been reminded of ing superbly carried out. with the greatest respect. That is also a of boys and girls mainly from Hutchins their own Christian profession. The funds for providing the Roll of high tribute to the spirit acquired and and Collegiate. We presented fourteen Honour were raised in one evening by a fostered in their early school days, and a candidates. There was a very good con- On Sunday, November 26, also at Mat- committee formed from the Old Boys' still greater tribute to the School is the gregation to join in the prayers and to tins, there was a second baptism of a son Association, the Parents' Association and reputation they have thus established. witness to the fact that those being con- of a member of the School staff. John firmed were now taking upon themselves David Vaughan Robinson, son of Mr. the Hutchins Old Boys' Lodge. The Service in the King's Forces engenders names on the Roll were compiled by the the promises made for them at their bap- and Mrs. Michael Robinson, was bap- many good characteristics. Amongst these tism, and were entering upon adult mem- tised in the Cathedral in the presence Editor of the Magazine during the war are the spirit of comradeship and a deep bership of the Church with both its privi- Of the general congregation and of a years, and a complete list, except for sense of mutual obligation, an intense about a dozen names added subsequently, leges and responsibilities. representative group of boys and staff love of a square deal, and a keenness to On Sunday, August 13, the newly con- from the School. On each occasion the was published in the Centenary Number excel for the sake of the Empire. of the Magazine. The carving of the Roil firmed made their first Communion at the service of Holy Baptism was performed During war, men are called upon to was entrusted to Mrs. C. Payne, so many 7.45 a.m. service at the Cathedral. Pre- by the School Chaplain at the invitation remember their mutual obligations. Their of whose exquisitely carved works of art sentation for Confirmation was by no of the Dean. love of a square deal is the basis of adorn the walls of this School. It is a fit- means automatic, and we believe that the Just after our last notes were written mutual confidence and trust—which are ting companion to the Roll of Honour emphasis upon completing the scheme of we had the privilege of being visited at absolutely essential to any organisation of for the First World War, which was also work set out, and of being otherwise fit School Assembly by Miss Frances Paton, human beings, whether in school, in busi- the work of Mrs. Payne. and ready for Confirmation, should have one of the Travelling Secretaries of the ness or in the services. Good organisation, its effect in impressing on those who were Australian Student Christian Movement. A MESSAGE FROM THE and a good spirit within that organisation, confirmed the importance of their under- Miss Paton gave us an account of the GOVERNOR forms the basis for a competent and effi- taking and of the gift of the Holy Spirit work of the S.C.M.and of the part played cient Fleet, Army or Air Force. A keen- His Excellency the Governor, Admiral which they then received. The boarders by World Student Relief in assistance of ties to excel, in whatever position an indi- Sir Hugh Binney, who was prevented by amongst the number have been making students throughout the world who had vidual holds, means that each man is do- illness from unveiling the Honour Roll, their Communion each fortnight since, been grievously deprived by the effects of has sent the following message to the ing his bit for the good of the whole. and we hope that the day boys, too, have war. We hope that those boys who go up School: You boys of the present School have kept to their rule of regularity. to the University and to other post- Hutchins has a record of service to splendid traditions to hand on unimpaired At Mattins on Sunday, June 25, Pat- secondary education will get in touch with King and Country in three wars, and for to those who follow you, as the Old Boys rick Needham, son of the School Chap- their local group of the S.C.M. and play its size the percentage of its Old Boys of the School have done. lain and Mrs. Gregory Needham, was their part in the Christian life of the

The Hutchins School Magazine The Hutchins School Magazine 15 student body. The S.C.M. is an attractive when the address was given by Dr. Bruce mer School, which is to be held at the the Chaplain or from Miss Dorothea fellowship, and is playing a great part in Hamilton. On Sunday, October 29, we Clarendon Children's Home at Kingston Henslowe at the A.B.M:Office in Church the student life of the world. attended the Evensong commemorating Beach from January 3 to 10, 1951. Infor- House. The total cost for , accommodation Another welcome visitor to School the Centenary of the Australian Board of mation regarding this Summer School is only £2. Those who attend will find it Assembly was the Right Reverend C. K. Missions, when the Rev. Alfred Clint, of will appear again on the notice board, an experience to remember with gratitude. Jacob, the sixth Bishop and the first the New Guinea Mission, spoke in parti- and further details may be obtained from Gregory Needham, Chaplain native Indian Bishop of Travancore and cular about the work of Christian Co- Cochin. Bishop Jacob has a good com- operatives, and in general about the work mand of the English language, and spoke of the Church in Australia and the Viit of the Archbz hop of Canterbury quietly and effectively. We could not but Pacific. part of the British Commonwealth in his be impressed by the saintly sincerity of On All Saints' Day the new School 'THE Right Reverend and Right Hon- this man, so utterly committed to the Honour Roll, commemorating those wlo ourable Geoffrey Francis Fisher, the official capacity. (It may be noted that work of Christ. I am sure that his visit had served in the Second World War, .Lord Archbishop of Canterbury, was able his predecessor, the late William Temple, will have helped us to understand with was unveiled by Sir John Morris, the to pay but a short visit of three days to visited Australia before becoming Arch- sympathy the work of the Church in Chief Justice, and dedicated by the Tasmania, and so we feel most honoured bishop of Canterbury). The Archbishop India, its difficulties and its amazing suc- Bishop of the Diocese. The address given to have had a visit from him at Hutchins. spoke of the office which he held, and of cess. Bishop Jacob was a good ambassador by Sir John was very much to the point Some of us were able to be present when the important place which it had held through a number of centuries in the life both for India and for Christ. and placed the ceremony in its right set- the Archbishop gave the address at Mat- of Britain, of the British people, and of At the beginning of November the ting. There were a number of visitors pre- tins in the Cathedral Church of St. David Archbishop of Canterbury visited Hobart sent, many of whom would have had on Sunday, November 5, and we were the English Church. It was good for him and gave some of his time for a visit to relatives amongst those who gave their very appreciative of the opportunity as the to be able to see something of the Church the School. Notice of this visit appears lives for their country. Cathedral was packed and all seats had to in parts further afield, and it was good elsewhere in this issue of the Magazine. An article on the unveiling and dedica- be allocated by ticket in order to meet the for us to be able to meet the holder of demand in as fair a way as possible. The this office. Other visitors whom we have been most tion will be found elsewhere in this issue. Archbishop had a full day on Sunday, The Church, of which we are members, glad to welcome to our School Assemblies, On Remembrance Day we had our own and we were the more grateful to have has meant much to the life of the English and who have added to our knowledge of special service in the School Hall. And him speak in the School Hall the follow- nation and people, and it has given to us the work of the Christian Church in is on Remembrance Sunday following, the ing morning just before returning by air a great heritage which it is difficult to different aspects, have included the Rev- Cadet Corps formed a part of the parade to the Mainland. over-estimate. Many people today find it erend Mr. Leaver, Victorian Secretary of which attended the special Service of It was unfortunate that the visit of the hard when questioned to give any ade- the Australian Board of Missions, who Remembrance in St. David's Cathedral. Archbishop of Canterbury coincided with quate reason for living. Sometimes this was here on the occasion of the Diocesan Boarders were also present at a group on a boarders' long week-end and the Mon- leads to mere aimlessness, sometimes also Synod; and the Reverend Fr. Stephens, this occasion, and other members of the day holiday, for it prevented us having to despair. But in Christianity and in our of the Society of the Sacred Mission, who School were present with their families. the full numbers which would have been heritage as members of the Anglican came to us from the recently established Brig. Dollery spoke with cogency and here on a normal School day. But we Communion we have a reason for living. House of that Society at Crafers, in conviction of the need for taking our were able to issue an invitation to Col- We have received much, and we have South Australia. Fr. Stephens came to citizenship seriously, and pointed out that legiate School, and to younger folk from much to give. The heritage which is ours Hobart to act as conductor of a retreat this could not be done effectively apart certain of the nearer parishes, and so we will not continue to live unless it continues for the Sisters of the Church at the Col- from taking seriously, too, our member- had a representative group to welcome to grow, and it is we who must ensure legiate School. ship of the Christian Church. and to listen to the Archbishop. that it does that. We are going to make We have always been glad to welcome We have been rather slow with getting The Archbishop spoke with pleasant or mar the history of the present day by our own Bishop and Visitor, when he has ahead with our House Chapel, plans for simplicity beneath which, and the sense of the way in which we accept or fail to come to the School. which were mentioned in the last issue humour which pervaded his talk, we were accept the part which it is ours to play. The boarders have continued to take of the Magazine, but we hope that it will able to recognise his utter sincerity and part in Cathedral services, especially the be ready for use and a fitting place for There is one thing which is essential, his mental and spiritual stature. early service of Holy Communion and the worship and private prayer b y the begin- the Archbishop concluded, if we are to Schools' Sung Eucharist. In addition to ning of next term. We would like to e- His visit to Australia and Tasmania was, fulfil the part we are called to fulfil. We this they have attended Evensong once a mind readers that gifts for this Chapel, he said, something unique both for us and must work, and we must work hard. Our month, and certain special services. On as outlined in the last issue, will be most for himself. He was (he was assured time at school is a time when we should be the Sunday after St. Luke's Day we were appreciated. by scholastic opinion) the ninety-ninth learning to do this. If we waste our represented at the service for the members Finally, may we here give a reminder to Archbishop of Canterbury, and he was opportunities now of using the advantages of the medical and nursing professions, the senior boys about the A.B.M. Sum- the first to hold that office to visit this which a Church School has to offer we

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may never be of use to the Church and though he had to be dragged away to Late this term some of the School coin- such occasions and the opportunity is the State of which we are members and catch his plane. prised part of the audience at a presenta- taken to discuss some point of interest to to which we have this great obligation. Those of us who were privileged to meet tion of "Pygmalion" for schools. This both sections. We knelt for the Archbishop's blessing the Archbishop of Canterbury are most sparkling play by the late G. B. Shaw was and then he came down amongst us, talk- appreciative of the honour, and feel as- presented with great skill and was much After a great deal of discussion by the ing and joking with those whom he sured that his visit to this country will appreciated. Headmaster and Prefects it was decided paused to meet. His capacity for friend- have the effect of binding us closer to- . . o. to give the members of Upper Sixth some ship was most apparent. He was able to gether in our great family of the Church The School Anniversary half-holiday, form of distinction on their caps. This is put everyone at ease at once. Though his of England, and of encouraging us to go which was postponed last term, was taken common practice in most public schools, time was short, he showed no sense of ahead with greater confidence in the im- in addition to the usual full day for the and for various reasons it was thought haste (a truly great capacity, and one so portance of the work which we as a Show in October. The extra afternoon beneficial to introduce the scheme into rarely achieved), and it seemed almost as Church have to do. was greatly appreciated. Hutchins. By process of elimination it was decided to add an extra piece of kiMII27Mi1WNl#JJYu1l magenta braid to the peak of the cap. It Unfortunately, we were unable to enter looked strange at first, but now we are all Random Ramblings by a Staff Reporter a team for the inter-school cross-country used to it and are of the opinion that the this year. Owing to the epidemic of in- appearance is good. AS a memorial to the late David Fisher, Magazine it is sufficient here to say that fluenza which hit the School prior to the 0- Mr. Fisher has presented a trophy we were all eager to hear his words and race, it was impossible to enter a team for life-saving at the School. It was de- advice concerning attitude to sport and without any training. It was for this rea- It is with great regret that we record cided that this would be a fitting memo- work. son, too, that the House Cross-country the death of Mrs.John McLean, formerly rial to David, who had so distinguished - -- was cancelled. Miss Edna Upchurch, who taught in the himself in this sport. We were all very amused by the excuses -0- . Junior School during much of, the war Next year, 1951, will see the welcome given to a high official of the School who period. Many of our present boys remem- Each Wednesday morning the Junior reintroduction of life-saving into House happened to be standing near the gate ber her with affection, and our deep sym- School join the Seniors for Assembly. It activities, and by 1952 it will have become when a band of cyclists hurtled over the pathy is extended to her husband and is considered a good idea to bring the an inter-school fixture. path and through the gate. They ranged relatives. Juniors into contact with the Seniors on -c - from "I couldn't stop . . . I haven't any R. S. V. brakes" to "Oh, I didn't know you were The visit of the Archbishop of Canter- there." . . . Well! bury during the November long week- Staff Notes end brought many from Hutchins, Col- The School gratefully acknowledges the regret to record the departure of pending the arrival of a new master from legiate and some Sunday schools back on gift of ten guineas from Mrs. G. C. Don- E W the Rev. Gregory and Mrs. Need- England. They leave us with an assurance the Monday morning. We were very im- nelly to be put to a useful purpose. After ham and Patrick from our midst at the of our gratitude and best wishes. pressed by his friendly personality and some consideration it was decided that the end of the year. Mr. Needham has com- We extend a cordial welcome to Rev. sparkling humour. The visit was mostly purchase of two electric clocks be made bined the duties of Chaplain and House- S. C. Brammall, B.A., Th.L., who will spent in moving amongst us and engaging and that they be erected, one in the Gym. master with dignity and efficiency, whilst take over the duties of Chaplain and in conversation. The Archbishop's signa- and the other in Christ College. Mrs. Needham's help as a part-time Housemaster next year. He is an Old Boy ture in the Visitors' Book is also very im- Mrs. Donnelly's dancing class here at teacher in both Senior and Junior Schools of the School and comes to us from the pressive and brought about a general dis- School was reluctantly brought to a con- and in the Library has been invaluable. Launceston Church Grammar School. We cussion on Latin and on our School clusion early this term. The popularity of We wish them every happiness in their also are glad to welcome Mr. C. R. Cat- mottoes . . . Enough said. the School class is increasing, and we new work. We also regret the resignation terall, B.A., a first-class honours graduate hope the class will continue next year. -c- - - of our genial and efficient Bursar, Mr. of Liverpool University, who will take Another interesting visitor this year IN. C. Murray, who carries our best charge of the French classes, and Mr. I. was Mr. Duleepsinji, accompanied by The only dance held at School since the wishes for his happiness and success in his Welch, B.A., formerly of the Pultney several members of his staff. The ladies last Magazine was the Boarders' Dance. new associations in the commercial world. Grammar School, Adelaide, who will be in his party were all wearing national As was to be expected, the Boarders never Our sincere thanks are due to Mine. in charge of a form in the Junior School. dress, and this fact threatened to distract fail to put on an outstanding function, Denise Banks and Mrs. K. Jenkins, who, We trust that the new members of the attention from the High Commissioner. and the 1950 one was certainly no excep- at considerable personal inconvenience, Staff will have a long and happy associa- As this visit is mentioned elsewhere in the tion to this proved rule. came to our rescue with the French classes tion with us.

The Hutchins School Magazine 19 IiJ The Hutchins School Magazine The Parents 'Assocition President: Mr. H. J. Solomon School plays; in fact, to be generally use- Hon. Treasurer: Mr. S. M. Lilley ful with the needle in the interests of the Hon. Secretary: Mrs. Q. McDougall School. More members would be gladly welcomed to this circle, which is held in ARD work accompanied with sound the School Library at 7.45 p.m. on the RAINMAKING air currents are produced by various H financial results were the outcome third Wednesday in the month. agencies, such as by the local heating of of activities carried out by the Parents' WING to the comparative dryness air, by its flow across a mountain range, Association during the past six months. Expenditure amounting to £345 has 0 of the present year the water storages by its motion from ocean to land in win- been allocated by the Executive in the on the Tasmanian Hydro-Electric catch- ter, and by the meeting of currents at The School Fair, held on August 24, following way: £40 towards furnishings brought in the record sum of £430. After ment area have been reduced to a very different temperatures. These currents for a Chapel in the Boarding House, a low level. To remedy this, attempts have carry upwards in their path a considerable expenses had been paid the nett total grant of £30 to the Sub-Primary School, amounted to £401. The President, Mr. been made to produce rain by artificial amount of Water vapour. When air moves £30 for prizes to be donated on Speech methods. upward it comes under less pressure and H. J . Solomon, wishes to convey his per- Night, an electric Mix-Master and minc- sonal appreciation to the Committee and Hitherto, several experiments at rain- expands with consequent cooling. Sooner ing machine, also a 30 cubic feet refriger- making have been made in Australia and or later the air gets cold enough for its all those parents, members of the Staff, ator for the Boarding House (towards the Old Boys' Association and the Old elsewhere, but very serious difficulties water vapour to exceed slightly its satura- this last item the Board of Management have always been encountered. Five years tion point. The excess molecules thus Boys' Lodge, who by their untiring efforts contributed a quarter of the cost). produced such an excellent result. ago an unremitting drought struck the formed are attracted by small fragments We would like to take this opportunity northern districts of New South Wales, of certain substances in the air. An irri- Two other money-raising efforts were of thanking the Headmaster and mem- and thousands of sheep and cattle tating example of this can be seen in culi- carried out late in June. Firstly, members bers of the Staff for their efforts in the perished for want of water. Yet on many nary operations on a most day, as, for in- of this Association were represented on interest of the boys. We trust that you all days heavy clouds obscured the sky, but stance, when salt attracts water molecules the Executive of theHutchins SchocJ may have happy, peaceful holidays, and all disappeared as night wore on without to such an extent that it clogs up the salt Ball Committee, which was held in aid of offer our good wishes for the Christmas leaving a single drop of water. The atten- cellar. Whenever the vapour pressure rises the Honour Roll—a project sponsored by Season. tion of the scientists thus became attracted above its saturation value the number of the Old Boys' Association. Secondly, a S. S. McD. to the problem of forcing clouds to yield "condensation nuclei" is sufficient for the volunteer force of ladies conducted an •l .1' •. their water. formation of cloud droplets. Old Clothes Sale in the Synod Hall, Over the surface of every liquid there But clouds do not always rain. The rea- which netted £22. This laid the found- are always some vapour molecules. Some son of this is that cloud droplets, being so non for allocation of monies to stall- Hail! of these fall in and condense and others small, sink slowly and evaporate before holders for the purpose of defraying costs evaporate and take their place. When they reach the earth. But rain drops ace of materials used for the Fair. Boot, F. H.; Dunn, J . M.; Fricke, T. these two streams are equal the vapour is much heavier, fall fast, and reach the Johnstone, G. T.; Johnstone, P. T.; ground before they have time to eva- A Clothing Exchange has been carried J . ; J . said to be saturated. But when the num- Kelly, D. M.; King, D. K.; Partington, porate. Owing to the limited quantity of out at Quarterly General Meetings. This ber of evaporation molecules exceed the C.; Partington, R. N.; Phillips, J.; number of those condensed the vapour water vapour in any cloud only a few section has not been very well patronised, J . Rhodes, I. K.; Rowe, R. A.; Ryan, P. j.; cloud droplets grow to raindrop size, and but your Executive has decided to try this becomes super-saturated. This happens Self, R. J Smallbon, G. A.; Vincent, when cold air which contains few vapour the problem of rainmaking lies in increas- one again, at the Annual Meeting on . R. A.; Wallace, P. J.; Wilson, W. ing this number. Tuesday, March 13, 1951. The Quarterly J . molecules moves over a warm ocean and the moisture content of the cold air be- The big drops which fall from storm Meeting on September 11 was held the comes greater. On the other hand, rela- clouds are thought to be explained by a night before School resumed, mainly for tively warm air cooled from below gives theory which assumes that they have been the benefit of country parents. The attend- and Farewell! produced from ice crystals in the upper ance at this meeting was somewhat dis- up some of its vapour to the surface by condensation; for instance, land cools part of the cloud. So that if tiny ice crys- appointing, nevertheless we were pleased Barbour, R. H. (1949); Hanslowe, R quickly at night and the warm air in con- tals were scattered over clouds which rise to see a number of country members who J. J . (1944); Hayton, P. R. (1947); above the freezing point, they (the ice had not been with us before. A Ladies' Hughes, W. J . (1949); Joyce, I. C tact with it deposits its moiture in the crystals) should gradually get bigger, and Auxiliary was formed at this meeting, the (1945); Lamond, D. (1949); Parsons, A. form of dew. But over the earth taken as when of sufficient size they would bring main interest being sewing for the next (1949); Parsons, P. (1945); Von Bibra, a whole the upward stream is much rain down upon the earth. Fair, to help Mr. Jarvis with costumes for C. (1945). greater than the downward. Also vertical

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One way of doing this is to bring the from that country contained the informa- wards. He has also ascertained that it Leonardo de Vinci represents the pinnacle air into contact with some very cold sub- tion that flies were revealing remarkable - does not penetrate the skins of apples and of that period, which was noteworthy also stance such as solid carbon dioxide. This resistance. For instance, it was said that pears, and has not been detected in cider for many other outstanding men who substance is sometimes called "dry ice," in one case five-tenths per cent. survived made from sprayed apples. were almost equally many-sided. This was but it is not really ice, being much colder; the first spraying, but at the fifteenth no chance phenomenon. The emergence THE CULTURAL VALUE OF in fact, it is 144 degrees colder than ord- spraying the general resistance was prac- of these widely cultured men reflected the SCIENCE inary ice. If a small pellet of this solid tically doubled. Soon afterwards it was general social environment of the world carbon dioxide is dropped through the hardly possible to apply enough D.D.T. Some four or five years ago there was around them. atmosphere millions of ice crystals are to kill all the flies, and the larger and published in England a book bearing the To scientists the pursuit of science has formed in its path. If these crystals were darker and more active the flies the title "Science and the Nation." It is a an intellectual and aesthetic value which spread throughout a cloud each one would greater resistance they offered. volume of essays written by a group of may be compared with that given by the theoretically develop into a big snowflake American authorities also reported that scientists, whose names are not given, on cultivation of the graphic arts or music. and then into a raindrop. But it has been it accumulates in the tissues of animals the various aspects of scientific discovery But such an appreciation is not often proved that they do not all act in this and could have a harmful effect on the as it affects the economy and culture of shared by others in a similar way. The way. The number that do so depends on milk of cows which had been treated with the nation. present educational system is to blame for the amount of water in the cloud and on the substance. Consequently the Depart- One of the most valuable deals with this. A broader and more general educa- its temperature and other physical proper- ment of Agriculture recommended that the subject of science as a part of culture. tion in science appears to be needed, such ties. However, tests on suitably selected its use in dairying should be discontinued. It is a short chapter and is written with as an understanding of the scientific basis clouds have shown that two or three hun- After a time a D.D.T. house-spraying considerable skill. We wish we could of things of common experience like food, dred pounds of solid carbon dioxide are was undertaken in Italy, and it was dis- reproduce the whole article here, but ob- health, heredity, and some knowledge of ample to produce an appreciable fall of covered, contrary to previous experience, vious circumstances prevent that. We factual data and experimental methods. rain. that houseflies were not killed, although must be content, therefore, with giving But any improvement in popular educa- Of course, it goes without saying that mosquitoes continued to remain suscep- our readers the gist of what is an able dis- tion in science - and this is the crucial a cloud is fundamentally necessary for the tible to its influence. But in Tanganyika sertation on the part science should play point of the whole question - must be artificial production of rain. But this the discovery was made that, used as a in the cultural development of the people. reinforced by an effort on the part of should never be an insuperable obstacle in house spray, it caused mosquitoes to fly It is difficult in a brief synopsis to achieve more scientists to explain their work in Tasmania. So impenetrable is the mass away before they had absorbed a lethal the author's lucidity; however, his ap- Popular terms. of cloud over this island on most days dose. At the same trials another insecti- proach to the subject can be expressed in If the aim of education was to inculcate that, seen from an aeroplane flying above cide, benzine hexachioride, retained its general terms fairly clearly and succintly. throughout the community an apprecia- the clouds, the whole country has the ap- killing power for thirteen weeks; at the In this age, he says, no man can be con- tion of the broad principles of this sub- pearance of a world covered with white end of that time not one live insect was sidered cultured who makes no serious ject, the result would be the recognition fleecy wool. taken in the window traps. attempt to understand and appreciate the of science as one of the most precious Grave fears have been expressed that broad principles of science. Unfortu- possessions of an educated democracy. PARTIAL FAILURE OF D.D.T. foodstuffs such as wheat, flour and cocoa nately, few of the so-called cultured in- Scientific achievements in war and peace In the June, 1949, instalment of these beans stored in stacks and impregnated telligentsia have the faintest inkling of would not then be regarded as esoteric jottings reference was made to what was with D.D.T. might prove very injurious. either the history of science or of scientific marvels to be admired or feared without then considered the amazing insecticidal On the other hand, Dr. E. L. Holmcs, theory. They are thus cut off from at least understanding. properties of D.D.T. Its initial success of the American Institute of Baking, one half of the real culture of the modern MAN'S ANCESTOR was astounding, and great hopes were en- states that fears of the contamination of world. This is not to suggest that an couraged by the publicity it received. But bakery products will probably prove to be interest in science is an attribute superior From time to time a discussion, often its continual use has demonstrated that, unfounded. With proper precautions, he to an interest in the arts. But it does sug- characterised by a good deal of ignorant like many other insect killers, more and says, there is little danger of food poison- gest that a society's heritage and contem- prejudice, takes place in religious papers more of it has to be applied to achieve the ing from D.D.T.—at least, less than from porary progress in science is as integral a and elsewhere on the question of man's same effect, and finally, in some cases, the other insecticides which have been much part of that society's culture as its music origin. Ever since Darwin's time the sub- pests acquire a complete immunity from used in the past. and literature, and should be absorbed ject has been continually debated. Whe- the poison. F. E. Gunther, of the University 4 normally as part of a general education. ther the evolutionary theory is correct or Soon after its discovery adverse reports California, also has a good word to say This was achieved during the Italian whether the account of the creation of of disappointing results appeared in some in its favour. He has found D.D.T. in Renaissance, when a mighty flowering of man as given in the book of Genesis is of the scientific journals. In America the the peel but not in the pulp of oranges, art and literature among the intellectuals literally or only allegorically true is a sub- sales soon commenced to slump, and ex- lemons and grapefruit six months after was accompanied by an intense interest in ject which will always command intense ports began to dwindle rapidly. Reports spraying, and in olives eight months after- science among the general population. interest.

The Hutchins School Magazine EE The Hutchins School Magazine boys who participate. This year it was Home and Wingfield Hospital. Work Certain types of religious fundament- are some scientists, as well as some literary decided to include the Cadets, so the two was also done at School by Remove A and alists adhere tenaciously to the theory of people, who cannot accept the tenets of days immediately after the mid-year cx- a senior squad of painters, whilst Christ the verbal inerrancy and infallibility of orthodox Christianity. They say so, and aminations were chosen instead of two College Ground also absorbed quite a the Bible, but the anthropologists are if their convictions are conscientious they days while the Cadets were at camp, as number. unanimous in their support of some form must get credit for honesty and candour. was the case last year. The organisation consisted of a Prefect of evolution. However, the theory that But many scientists, probably the great A committee of Prefects and proba- or probationer, a Master in some cases, man is a direct descendant of a certain majority, assert that the more the mys- tioners met with the Headmaster and and a group of boys, to each job. Reports species of monkey which was once held teries of nature are unravelled the planned the programme. An inner com- on progress and numbers required were almost universally by the evolutionists has stronger becomes their faith in the Chris- mittee then determined the work to be furnished on the first night, but it was now been abandoned by most of the tion revelation. done and numbers chosen. Volunteers found that the allocations were surpris- workers in that particular field. For ex- In the creation of man what probably were then placed to the various locations ingly accurate in every case. ample, Professor Legros Clark, of Oxford happened is this: Man evolved over a and the organisation of the scheme com- The amount of work done during these University, has stated that the fossilised long period of time from some pre-exist- pleted. two days fully justified the scheme. The remains discovered at Sterkfontein, in the ing lower animal. In the course of that Happily, the two days chosen were fine general organisation was very little Transvaal, were missing links in the chain long evolutionary process, he arrived at a and no problems arose. The work con- changed from last year, a fact which of man's development. "This means," he stage when he could distinguish good sisted mainly of gardening, painting, speaks well for the plan of the original said, "a radical revision of ideas held for from evil. His inherited animal desires plaster work and other miscellaneous acti- experiment. It is hoped, in view of the many years about man's evolution." The gave him a propensity towards the evil, vities. success of the scheme, that it will become Sterkfontein skull had a brain about one- and having been endowed with free will Amongst the locations allotted work a permanent fixture every year until a third the size of ,a modern man's, but had he was free to choose. He chose the evil were four churches, St. John's Hospital, sufficient store of experienced carpenters, typically human teeth. The being to instead of the good, and his rejection of the Glenview Home, Kennerley Boys' painters and "handymen" is built up. which it belonged walked upright, had the good was an act of disobedience to R. S. V. soft hands and bore a striking resem- God Who i3 the Author and Giver of all blance to a human. good things. This is known in Christianity Literary and Debating Sockty Immediately after Legros Clark's state- as the Fall. ment was published, another Oxford man, The theory here adumbrated is in per- Patron: Mr. H. D. Erwin Than Good." Affirmative, Buckland. Best President: The Headmaster Professor Graham Weddell, is reported fect conformity with the assured results speaker, Gibson. as saying that the discovery of the fos- of scientific discovery, and is not opposed TT is pleasing to note that the numbes Buckland v. School, won by Buckland. silised remains examined by Professor to the allegorical interpretation of the . of the Society are steadily increasing Subject, "Does Modern Dress Need Re- Clark answers at last the old question: book of Genesis. In this connection we every year and that, especially among the form?" Affirmative, Buckland. Best "Did man come from the monkey?" "The must not forget that at the time Genesis junior members, it plays no small part in speaker, Grant. answer," Professor Waddell said, "is 'No.' was written allegory was the most effective the School's activities. As a result the Junior Debates means of teaching those who were in the were There was an ancestor that was both man In the Senior Impromptu Speeches, ad- won by Buckland with 142 points, fol- initial stages of mental and spiritual deve- and monkey, a middle creature having the judicated by rv'Ir. Driscoll, Renney of Ste- lowed by School with 138, and Stephens lopment. characteristics of both. This seems to he phens was awarded the prize for the 1950 137. the creature." But in whatever way man has descended, Senior Impromptu Orator, and second Senior House Debates whether from a monkey, or from a middle It is a great mistake if religious people placing went to Woodward and Thomas, School v. Stephens, creature, or from a fully developed won by Stephens. reject the authenticated results of anthro- who were both equal. Stephens obtained Subject, "That in view of the moral de- human, the Christian dogma that he was pological research. When they do so, it is highest marks for the evening, followed cay of present-day youth, the etiquet:e created by God remains an immutable generally done in ignorance. They have by School and Buckland Houses respec- of the Victorian age should be revived." really nothing to fear. Of course, there and eternal truth. tively. H. D. E. Affirmative, Stephens. Adjudicator, Mr. The Junior House Debates were all Gibson. adjudicated by Mr. Keon-Cohen: Buckland v. Stephens, won by Stephens. Sociil Services School v. Stephens, won by Stephens. Subject, "A classical education is the best Subject, "Does Australia Take Sport Too preparation for life after leaving school." (N the success of last year's social The plan is to provide voluntary labour Seriously?" Affirmative, Stephens. Best Affirmative, Buckland. Adjudicator, Mr. service work we decided to continue for churches and other institutions w speaker, W. Bloomfield. Solomon. where we left off and make the pro- carry out work which otherwise would Buckland v. Stephens, won by Buck- School v. Buckland, won by Buckland. gramme a regular feature of the year's not be done. It is intended also as useful land. Subject, "Talkies Do More Harm Subject, "That capital punishment should activities. training and better companionship for the

The Hutchins School Magazine The Hutchins School Magazine 25 be abolished." Affirmative, Buckland. any addresses or inter-school debates, hut Adjudicator, Mr. Murdoch. it is hoped that this will be remedied next Natural History Society Stephens won the Senior Debates with year. With the results of the Hudspeth Essay competition to be announced on 290 points, Buckland were second with HIS year has been very successful, bird, plant and insect studies were made 280, and School scored 245 points. Speech Night, the Society will complete T This year, having made a fairly late be- its programme for the year. although our activities have been and many insects were collected. To end ginning, the Society was unable to arrange H. M. T. very seriously hampered by a lack of time. the year we planned an expedition to the At our weekly meetings we have had some Rasselas Valley, but once again time inter- Library Notes very interesting lectures: "Common Wild vened. But this trip has only been post- Committee: D. E. Kirby (Librarian), J. R. Clark, The new Honour Roll Board, the Animals" (the Headmaster), "Bees" poned and it is hoped that it will be car- I. R. MacIntosh, P.W. McCabe, J. P. Mitchell, I. P. Phillips, B. D. Purvis, G. L. Salmon, memorial to those Old Boys of the School (Purden) ,"IVligratory Birds" (the Head- ried out as early as possible in the New D. G. Thomas, H. Al. Thompson, C. S. Turn- who served in the recent war, has been bull, R. S. Valentine, K. A. Webster, G. master), "Prehistoric Animals" (Rankin), Year. L. Woodward. moved into the Library, near the similar "Kangaroos" (Wright) and many others. T the beginning of this year many of Memorial Board of the First World War. On behalf of the club I would like to A the older volumes were transferred It is very fitting that these two Honour for safe keeping in Christ College, and Boards have been placed in the Library We have had some Saturday outings to extend our thanks to those parents who this has afforded us additional room for this year, for it is in the peace and quiet Chauncy Vale, and also three week-end have very kindly provided transport for the remainder. The reference books were of the Library that we can best honour camps at the hut, where many interesting our outings. then assembled in their proper order (ac- those who have fought for the peace and K. R. G. W. cording to the Dewey Decimal Classifica- security of our country. tion) and then divided into about eight There has been a noticeable improve- sections, each section being placed under ment in the conduct of boys in the Library the supervision of a member of the Com- this year. Unfortunately, there are still mittee. Each member is responsible for a few irresponsible boys who abuse the keeping his section tidy and the books in Library rules, but the majority of the order, and also for seeing that the books School adhere to these rules and treat the borrowed from his section are returned Library as it should be treated. when due. D. B. K. Film Club HOWS have been held every Thuts- projector, and they give much help in the Sa day at lunch time, although under showing of films. Jackson, in Interme- great difficulty, for the power was not diate, is also under instruction for next always available. One of the main fea- year. tures of this term's work was an instruc- Australian Diaries have been shown tional lecture and film given by Mr. Per- regularly as supports to other films, Slaz- kins, Secretary of the Hobart Film engers showed instructional films on ten- Society; the film that he showed was "The nis and the making of sports equipment, Loon's Necklace." and the Tasmanian Master Printers' Ass- The Film Society has given help to VIb ociation showed a film on printing, and social studies and general science on sev- paper manufacture. eral occasions. This visual education With the increasing use of the projec- should be encouraged, and the Film tor it is becoming more evident that a Society hopes to be able to continue this trolley of some kind is needed for easier practice. Two of the films dealt with and quicker assembly of the machine. the British Parliament and proved very Our thanks are once more due to the PREFECTS, 1950 helpful. Documentary Film Library, who have Seated: G. A. W. Renney, R. S. Valentine, The Headmaster, J. P. Mitchell, J. W. Cooper Mr. Robinson had trained two boys— always helped us so readily, often at very Standing: K. A. Webster, G. L. Salmon, D. E. Kirby, J. R. Clark, D. R. King Russell and Woodward—to operate the short notice. The Hutchins School Magazine 27 M. The Hutchins School Magazine detachment (mainly first-year cadets) are mony which accompanied the unveiling. to be congratulated on the high standard This was the first occasion on which the P of their performance in the competition. Unit had used fixed bayonets, and also They were awarded fourth place for the marked the first public appearance of the State and first place for the South. Our Band. ii congratulations go to Scotch, Grammar The final parade of the year took the and Queenstown on gaining the first three form of a Church Parade on November places in the competition. During the 12 (Remembrance Day). Led by the camp the Unit Band was reformed. They Southern Command Band, the Battalion O.C.: Lieut. J. M. Boyes Transport, Artillery all received specialist have made amazing strides (in both marched from Anglesea Barracks to the 2 i/c.: Cdt.-Lieut. G. A. W. Renney training in addition to normal infantry C.S.M.: W.O. ii D. R. King senses), and made their first public ap- Cathedral. Here the address was given C.Q.M.S.: S/Sgt. D. Lange training. Instructors are to be com- pearance in November. The Unit is to be by the Commander (Brig. Dollery), an Platoon Commanders: Sgt. H. Calvert, Sgt. P mended and thanked for the job they did. congratulated on the way it conducted address which contained much food for Mitchell One highlight of the camp was the itself at all times whilst in camp. thought. INCE the last edition of these notes demonstration of weapons on the range. On November 3 the Unit provided a Following the Public Examinations, the the Unit has been very active, and Owen, Bren, Mortar and 25-pdr. artillery Guard of Honour for the Unveiling of Unit is to have a Range Parade at Pont- much under the public eye. were all fired in an impressive display. the War Memorial by the Chief Justice Ville, when all Cadets will have the oppor- During September the annual camp This was followed by a demonstration of (Sir John Morris). The Guard, com- tunity of demonstrating their efficiency was held under canvas at Brighton. Be- the Mangalore torpedo in removing manded by Cdt.-Lieut. Renney, was first with rifle and Bren gun. The Neil cause of the amount and interesting barbed wire. Another highlight was the inspected by His Honour and then moved Watchorn Trophy for the best shot in the quality of the training, the camp was regimental brigade parade. In this nearly to the Gymnasium for the inspiring cere- School will also be finalised. voted a "good show" by most, although 1,000 cadets provided as impressive a J. M. B. the total number in camp gave the admin- parade as could be seen anywhere. On istration many severe headaches. Spe- the same day the Head Trophy was com- Scout No cialists were well catered for—Engineers, peted for. Cdt. Lieut. Renney and his GAIN we approach the end of an- of them have been kept busy cutting the A other year and, although the Troop front lawn, while the others are doing has not been very active out of doors, other useful work. quite a lot of test work has been done. The Troop has lost some members due We had a first-aid instructor from the to the introduction of an Air Scout Sr. John Ambulance Brigade, who came Troop in Hobart, but their places have along four times, and we are also very been rapidly filled by Cubs who have appreciative to the Royal Life Saving "come up." We have, therefore, quite a Society for making available some very number of new recruits, but it should not interesting and instructive films on life- take them long to become full members I - saving and swimming, and also some of the Troop. demonstrations in life-saving. There has been no senior patrol in Many of the Scouts have been working action this year, but it is hoped to start it hard for badges, the most notable being again next year, when there should be P.L. Lake, who is hoping to have his first- enough seniors to form one. class by the end of the year. The Cub Pack has continued to func- tion under the guidance of Miss Hales The Troop was called upon to help in since Miss Maguire resigned earlier in the •fl / ' : the Apex rags and old clothes drive at the term to travel to England. We are very beginning of the term, a great deal of grateful to Miss J. Parry, who has been stuff being collected. taking the Cubs out in conjunction with We also participated in the very suc- her own pack. cessful bottle collection to raise funds for Outings have been arranged for most the Boy Scouts' Association. A Bob-a-job Saturdays, while some went for a week- Week is now in progress to raise money end camp at Chauncey Vale at the be- for the same purpose. The boarders are ginning of the term. THE CADET CORPS doing many jobs about the School; three C. L. S. nil The Hutchins School Magazine The Hutchins School Magazine

when smoothing and timing may be all- ably supported in his evil schemes by Dramatic Society important to a greater degree than it was Roger Valentine, Graeme Salmon and President and Producer: Mr. K. Jarvis The Society was faced with an influx in this scene. John Cooper. Chairman: H. M. Thompson of "young blood" this year, many of The dog Nana was portrayed as well Special mention must be made of this Secretary: R. S. Valentine whom had had no experience at all in as possible under rather adverse condi- year's "find," and the producer was more Committee: J. R. Clark, J. W. Cooper, P. J. tions by Michael Russell. The costume than pleased with the efforts of David Lawrence, B. D. Purvis, G. A. W. Renney, play production. (or lack of it) was enough to mar what Brammall, who rose from, the ranks of G. L. Salmon In the first term we gave boys a chance might have been a lovable, faithful ani- the juniors to play a splendid role as to qualify for parts in "Peter Pan." How- HE Society's annual full-length pro- mal, and rather he appeared as a gro- Peter. ever, a one-act play is little more than an .1 duction this year, "Peter Pan," was tesque object without the least semblance Another in this category was Richard introduction to stage terms and phrases, presented for two nights in August. of a dog or anything else. Webster, who portrayed Wendy with a It was a pity the play did not merit a and so many of our cast were still Many of the audience commented on real sisterly affection and whose keenness longer season, but unfortunately, though "green" that it was rather an uphill job the delightful nursery murals which were and helpfulness were an example to other we had good houses both nights, the play to coach them into these parts. a work -of art skilfully executed by John youngsters in the cast. was not of a sufficiently high standard to It must be understood, also, that the Clark and Peter Lawrence. The rest of I have pointed out some of the defi- warrant it. While expressing appreciation choice of a play is not primarily one tht the scenery construction was again under ciencies in the play, and I would also add on behalf of the audience and the com- will be of greatest value to the "box the supervision of Graeme Salmon, and that too many people are content to mittee to all those who spent so much office," nor yet one which utilises the ob- all credit is due to him and the stage crew "play" at acting instead of finding enjoy- time as actual participants and also as vious and outstanding talent, but one who built the realistic pirate ship scene ment in serious application to their parts. stage hands, scene painters and all the which will provide opportunity for .is and were responsible for many other other thankless tasks connected with the Finally, let us thank our producer for many as possible in which to take an effective stage props. play, I would like to say—and I do so in interest and to find a recreation and an his tireless efforts and extreme patience all humility and in due respect to both enjoyment. The pirate scenes considerably livened in the face of many disappointments. I up the play, especially the very convinc- would wish him and the Society a success- producer and cast—that the play was not The delightful dialogue characteristic comparable to last year's effort, and by it ing battle against a tribe of swarthy ful season in the coming year, and ex- of Barrie's plays was well known to most Indians. The ecstasy on the faces of the tend to our public hearty thanks for their we failed to maintain the very high Stan- of the audience, but the play lost nothing dard of drama for which we have a cer- Junior School in the front row was proof continued support, reminding them of by being familiar. The charming scene irs of their sustained characterisation. John the Junior School presentation at the end tain reputation. These are rather harsh the nursery was kept very much alive by criticisms and will no doubt arouse some Clark as the villainous and cowardly of this term. It is to be "The Princess the Darling family and all of them Capt. Hook dominated his ugly hench- and the Swineherd," adapted from Hans feeling of indignation in those very con- pleasing in their performances. The boys scientious members who gave of their men and masterfully partrayed the cha- Anderson's charming fairy story of the taking the Darling children's parts were racter with conviction and skill. He was same name. utmost for the success of the play. all new to the stage and ably fulfilled the B. D. P. Nevertheless, we must learn by our producer's expectations. failures, and because this Society started life with an immediate success it must Adrian Gibson added yet another suc- Music Club not be imagined that reverses will not cess to his long list of female- impersona- come. It was probably a necessary jolt to tions. However, I felt that his attire President: Mr. 0. H. Biggs the piano Beethoven's C Sharp Minor— stir us out of any complacency into which could have been better, and there is no Secretary: D. B. Kirby better known as the "Moonlight Sonata." we may have drifted. doubt that he suffered from a most un- T' URING this last term we had two This was followed by two short pieces by However, the play was not without suitable wig. rather unusual meetings, both of Bach and Chopin. We are very grateful merit, and all thanks and praise must go Mr. Darling, as portrayed by Ian which had been requested for some time. to the President for these two fine re- to Mr. Jarvis, who gave of his services McIntosh, duly performed the fatherly On September 28 we were treated to a citals. when he really should have abstained duties of the household and gave the very interesting recital on the organ—the Our other meetings this year numbered from such an undertaking in view of the audience many a laugh. Both he and king of all instruments. The President about a dozen, and the main works heard state of his health in the face of a forth- Mrs. Darling failed to clinch that family took us up to Holy Trinity Church, and included Handel's "Water Music Suite," coming operation. atmosphere, and one felt an unnatural in the course of an hour explained to us Schumann's "Carneval," "Romeo and "Peter Pan" is a difficult play to pro- tension pervading the scene. This was the various parts of the organ there, the Juliet," a fantasy-overture by Tschai- duce in the best of circumstances. A due, in the main, to insufficient co-ordin- pipes, stops pedals and keyboards. He kowsky, and Bach's Third and Fourth great amount of "set" construction is nec- ating rehearsals, I point out these minor then played the Fugue Alta Gigue, by Brandenburg Concertos. Other composi- essary, and a large cast makes it a play failings in no derogatory manner, but Bach, and other pieces. Then during tions of note were Vaughan Williams' which can easily become unmanageable. merely as warnings for future occasions, November the President played for us on "The Lark Ascending," Warlock's The Hutchins School Magazine The Hutchins School Magazine 31

"Capriol Suite," and some of Chopin's ing an hour we heard the first movement SCHOOL HOUSE All members of the House also de- Piano Studies. of a String Trio by Francaix, the second serve thanks for their readiness always to So we have concluded a very enjoy- movement of Dvorak's Pianoforte Colours: Light Blue and Dark Blue dotheir best for the House and the fine able year of good music, and the Quartet in E Flat, Opus 87 and the House Master: The Rev. Gregory Needham spirit in which they have done it. House Captain: K. A. Webster fourth movement of a Pianoforte audiences, though small, have been very Vice-Captain: D. F. Kirby Finally, congratulations, Stephs and Quartet in C Minor by Faure. appreciative. Most of those present have Captain of Cricket, Football. Cross-Country and Bucks, for your good performances this The Quartet consisted of Robert Tennis: R. G. Bowden been from VIa, the top class of the years and thanks for the competition you School, and therefore we would like to Masters (violin), Nannie Jamieson Captain of Athletics: R. K. Pitt Captain of Standard Athletics and Rifle-Shooting: have given us. see boys from lower classes joining the (viola), Muriel Taylor ('cello) and Kin- H. D. Calvert club in future. loch Anderson (piano). Mr. Anderson D. E. K. carefully described each work before it THLETICALLY, the House has was played, telling us something of the HOUSE POINTS ROBERT MASTERS' QUARTET Anot been up to its standard of pre- composer's life and the characteristics of vious years, but the performance of some The following are the final House On Friday, September 22, a party con- his works. sisting of about twenty-four boys went to of our members, especially the younger Points for the year: All who went felt that this recital was ones, are very pleasing and indicate that the City Hall to hear the children's well worth our attendance and provided Stephens 126 matinee recital given by the Robert in the near future School House will a most enjoyable hour's entertainment. Buckland 110 Masters Quartet. In a programme last- I. R. M. again be a force to be reckoned with. School 48 In the Football matches our team, though beaten, performed well consider- •l' .1' •l House Notes ing its youth and inexperience. Bowden, BUCKLAND HOUSE and though we gained second place J . Lord and Geard played well in both greater interest must be shown in this Colours: Maroon and White matches. Exchanges House Master: Mr. F. J. Williams very important side of House activities. House Captain: J. P. Mitchell Tennis.—The Tennis matches were The Athletics sports were very pleas- have to acknowledge receipt of ing from the House point of view. De- E Vice-Captain: B. J. Thompson closely contested throughout and, al- W he following magazines since June, Captain of Cricket, Swimming, Football and though fine team work was displayed, we serving of special mention are Pitt and Athletics: J. P. Mitchell Bowden in the open events, and Thies- 1950, and apologise if any have been Captain of Cross-Country: B. J. Thompson were again unlucky to lose by a small inadvertently omitted: Captain of Tennis: P. Jones margin. sen, D. Lord, Dick and Brothers, who Captain of Standards: J. R. Clark Standards.—A particularly fine House performed so well in the under-age sec- Victoria: Trinity Grammar School, Captain of Rifle Shooting: D. Lange tion. Kew (2); Geelong College; Ballarat Col- Captain of Debating: D. Thomas spirit was shown in Standards, the whole House pulled together, and we succeeded lege; Caulfield Grammar School; Scotch All members of the House were very College, Hawthorn; Melbourne Church HIS term Buckland established a in beating Stephens by the narrowest of satisfied with our good performance in T good all-round record and, although margins. of England Grammar School (2); Men- the Standard Aths. This seems to show tone Grammar School; Geelong Grammar we failed win the "Cock House" Shield, "B" House events showed exceptional that our only weakness this year has been School. a fine House spirit was shown by mem- promise, particularly in Debating and due to lack of numbers, as in a sport bers in all inter-house competitions. Cricket, where we had very strong, keen where numbers are taken into account the West Australia: Guildford Grammar We extend our congratulations to teams who should make their presence House performs well. School. Stephens House on being"Cock House." felt next year. N.S.W.: The Armidale School; Knox Football. - In football we staged an We extend our congratulations to our In Tennis our young team had little Grammar School, Wahroonga; Newing- excellent performance in easily defeating captain, P. Mitchell, who rounded off an chance against the experienced inter- ton College, Stanmore; Sydney Grammar School and then coming from behind to excellent year by creating a new record school players in the other Houses, and School. defeat Stephens, and thus winning the in the inter-school Open High Jump; so School once again came third. Collegiate School of House Football. also to J . R. Clark on becoming Senior We were disappointed that the House Soutl, Australia: Athletics.—Our athletics team, al- Debating Orator. Cross-country had to be cancelled as we St. Peter, Adelaide; Prince Alfred Col- though some excellent individual perfor- Our thanks go to our House Master, had hoped for better things in this event. lege, Adelaide. mances were recorded, lacked sufficient Mr. Williams, for his hard work and en- Queensland: Southport School; Church At the time of writing the only re- all-round strength and was forced to couragement throughout the year, and of England Grammar School, Brisbane. acknowledge defeat by Stephens. we hope that the rising generation will maining sport is Rifle-shooting, and with Debating.—The "A" House Debates fulfil his hopes of yet winning the "Cock an impressive team headed by Calvert Overseas: St. Thomas' College, Colom- again showed a general lack of interest, House" Shield in the near future. the House should do very well. bo, Ceylon.

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Colour Awards 1950 FIRST COLOURS SECOND COLOURS Athletics- Athletics- 5! R. Bowden, T. Brain, J . Cooper, A. D. Brammall, A. Brothers, M. Clerk, Gibson, W. Halley, P. Mitchell, B. J . Cooper, J . Biggs, B. Coombe, G. Madden, R. Pitt, R. Terry, R. Valen- Dick, M. Darcey, A. Goodfellow, M. tine. Lucas, I. Madden, J . Millington, I. Cricket- Murray, G. Renney, K. Smith, L. R. Bowden, T. Brain, G. Burrows, P. Stokes, J . Sorell, H. Shepherd, G. M. Jones, P. Mitchell, C. Pitt, G. Renney, Taylor, B. Thiessen. M. Russell, D. Salter, J . Stopp, P. Cricket- Trethewey. J . Clark, M. Douglas, I. Joyce, P. Football- Lawrence, P. Lipscombe, J . Lord, 1. T. Brain, H. Calvert, R. Bowden, J. Madden, K. Smith, R. Terry, D. Clark, J . Cooper, W. Halley, I. Joyce, Thomas, J . Thompson. J . Lord, P. Mitchell, C. Pitt, I. Mad- Football- den, G. Renney, D. Salter, J . Stopp, J . Thompson, D. Thomas, P. Tre- B. Brook, G. Burrows, B. Coombe, thewey. W. Cooper, M. Darcey, M. Douglas, Rowing- R. Geard, R. Hicks, P. Jones, D. King, N. Lovell, P. Lawrence, I. MacIntosh, J . Cooper, Darcey, D. Kirby, K. Web- ster, R. Valentine, J . Millington, B. Madden, K. Smith, THE TENNIS TEAM, 1950 R. Terry, R. Valentine. Seated: D. R. Salter, Mr. W J. Gerlach, P. S. Trethewey. Standing: P. D. Jones, E. J. C. Tennis- Stopp, 0. G. Burrows Rowing- D. Salter, J . Stopp, P. Trethewey, P. I. MacIntosh, P. Parsons, B. Purvis, Jones. Totals: Friends, rubbers, G. Salmon, H. Thompson. 7-5; MacDonald defeated Burrows, 5-6, 6-3. 6 Honour Badges- 6-2, 6-0. Totals: Friends, 6 rubbers, 12 sets, 85 games; Hutchins, 3 sets, 54 R. Bowden, T. Brain, J . Cooper, P. Tennis- 12 sets, 76 games; Hutchins, 2 sets, 45 games. Mitchell, D. Salter, J. Stopp, P. Tre- G. Burrows. games. Hutchins v. St. Virgil's.-Salter and thewey. St. Virgil's v. Hutchins.-Murray and Trethewey lost to Murray and Wright, Feirclough lost to Salter and Trethewey, 4-6, 6-4, 5-7; Stopp and Jones de- 6-3, 3-6, 4-6; Wright and Green feated Green and Sullivan, 6-5, 5-6, Tenniic defeated Stopp and Burrows, 6-5, 6-3; 7-5; Salter lost to Murray, 1-6, 5-6; Murray defeated Salter, 6-0, 6-1; Trethewey lost to Wright, 4-6, 6-1, S no inter-school or championship Jones had displaced Burrows for the Feirclough defeated Trethewey, 6-5, 4-6; Stopp defeated Green, 3-6, 6-4, A tennis was played last year the fourth position. 6-1; Wright defeated Stopp, 6-4, 6-4; Jones defeated Sullivan, 2-6, School found itself in the position of Lack of confidence told its tale in the 5-6, 6-0; Green defeated Burrows, 6-5, 6-2. Totals: St. Virgil's, 3 rub- having to mould a team from inexpe- matches. Too frequently services were not 6-3, 6-2. Totals: St. Virgil's, 5 rub- bers, 9 sets, 85 games; Hutchins, 3 rub- rienced players. Renney, who was a mem- returned, whilst volleying was of lower bers, 11 sets, 78 games; Hutchins, 1 rub- bers, 8 sets, 82 games. ber of the 1948 team, neglected to give standard than usual in the School team. ber, 3 sets, 45 games. the necessary attention to practice and Results: Friends v. Hutchins.- Noble and HOUSE MATCHES failed to gain inclusion this year. In the Friends v. Hutchins.-Noble and Rogers defeated Salter and Trethewey, play-off for positions the team for the Rogers defeated Stopp and Salter, 6-5, 6-4, 6-3; Omond and MacDonald de- In the "A" competition the struggle first roster match resulted: Stopp, Salter, 6-4; MacDonald and Omond defeated feated Stopp and Jones, 6-3, 6-4; between Stephens and Bucklarid was so Trethewey, Burrows. Before the second Trethewey and Burrows, 6-3, 6-1: Noble defeated Salter, 6-1, 4-6, 6-4; closely contested that the result had to be match Stopp, who lost form and con- Noble defeated Stopp, 6-2, 2-6, 6-3; Rogers defeated Trethewey, 6-4, 6-3; decided on counting the games. By its fidence, was beaten by both Salter and Rogers defeated Salter, 6-4, 6-1; Omond defeated Stopp, 4-6, 6-1, greater strength in the second pair, Ste- Trethewey, whilst before the third match Omond defeated Trethewey, 6-3, 1-6, 6-3; MacDonald defeated Jones, 6-3, phens House held a slight margin of

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games at the finish. School was below the Salter, 6-0, 6-4, to gain the School standard of the other Houses this year. championship for 1950. Congratulations, The "B" competition has not been Trethewey. finalised. From twenty-two entrants in the Junior SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIPS championship the five survivors were Thiessen, Kemp, Henry, Martin and In the open championship the seeded Jackson. members of the School team reached the With Thiessen's withdrawal through a semi-finals, though Jones was hard leg injury, Henry's defeat of Kemp in pressed in his match with Renney to win one semi-final, and Martin's defeat of 6-4, 6-5. Salter was lucky to get a Jackson in three sets in the other, the straight-set win over Jones at 6-3, 6-5 final was contested by Remove A boys. in the first semi-final, whilst Trethewey in In a match in which the standard of play defeating Stopp 6-3, 1-6, 6-3, lapsed was unusually high, Martin defeated badly in the second set. The first set of H Henry, 6-3, 6-2, to become the 1950 the final was a triumph for Tretheweys Junior Champion. Congratulations, Mar- greater steadiness, but the second one was tin! closely contested. Trethewey defeated W. J. G. Athletics HE House Sports were held on Tues- 13.2 sees. Mile: Bowden (Sc.) 1, Pitt T day, October 10, at the Clare Street (Sc.) 2, Thompson (B.) 3; 5 mm. 41 Oval. The final result was a convincing sees. I20yds. Hurdles: Madden (B.) 1, THE ATHLETICS TEAM win for Stephens (193 2 points) from Halley (St.) 2, Cooper (St.) 3; 19.2 sees. Buckland (162 points) and School (95 440 yds. Relay: Stephens 1, School 2; 49.4 points). sees. Shot Putt: Terry (St.) 1, Renncy (St.) 2, Lake (B.) 3; time, 15 sees. High the Hutchins School (115 pts.). We offer Probably the best individual efforts (St.) 2, Lord (Sc.) 3; distance, 33ft. 9in. Jump: Gibson (St.) 1, Thiessen (Sc.) congratulations to Friends and St.Virgil's were made by P. Mitchell (open lOOyds., Broad Jump: Sheppard (St.) 1, Brain and Lovell (St.) eq. 2; height, 4ft. 5in. on putting up such a fine performance. It 440yds., High Jump), R. Bowden (open (St.) 2, Mitchell (B.) 3; 18ft. in. High Under 14.-100yds.: Murray (St.) 1, was a very successful meeting and eight 880yds., Mile), B. Madden (under 16 Jump: Mitchell (B.) 1, Halley (St.) 2, Sorell (B.) 2, Stokes (Sc.) 3; time, 13.4 records were broken. New figures were lOOyds., lOOyds. Hurdles, High Jump), Brain (St.) 3; height, Sft. 2in. sees. 440yds. 1?elay: Stephens 1, Buck- set by R.Noble (F.S.) in the open lOOyds. W. Cooper (under 15 lOOyds., 220yds.), Under 16.—I00yds.: Madden (B.) 1, land 2; 1 min. 2.8 sees. 70yds. Hurdles: and Broad Jump, P. Mitchell (H.S.) in I. Murray (under 14 lOOyds., High Millington (B.) 2, Lucas (B.) 3; time, Taylor (B.) 1, Clerk (St.) 2, Lindsay the open High Jump, G. Fish (S.V.C.) Jump), A. Brothers (under 13 lOOyds.). 11.8 sees. 220yds.: Millington (B.) 1, (Sc.) 3; 13.4 sees. High Jump: Murray in the under 12 lOOyds., F. Eiszele (F.S.) On the whole the times were not good, Riggs (St.) 2, Lucas (B.) 3; 27 sees. (St.) 1, Clerk (St.) 2, Bender (B.) and in the under 15 Hurdles, K. Pedley (F.S.) but everything pointed to them being 880yds.: Lord (Sc.) 1, Smith (B.) 2, Lindsay (Sc.) eq. 3; height, 4ft. 3m. in the under 14 Hurdles, F.S. in the un- better in the Combined Sports. Hirst (St.) 3; 2 min. 28 sees. lOOyds. Under 13.-100yds.: Brothers (Sc.) 1, der 15 Relay Team, and S.V.C. in the Our thanks go to Mrs. E. Valentine Hurdles: Madden (B.) 1, Coombe (B.) Goodfellow (B.) 2, Webster (St.) 3; under 13 Relay Team. for presenting the medallions at the con- 2, Hirst (St.) 3; 15.4 sees. 440yds. Relay: time, 13.8 sees. 440 yds. Relay: Buckland Our team secured three wins. P. Mit- elusion of the sports, and to the officials Buckland 1, School 2, Stephens 3; 54.6 1, Stephens 2; 1 mm. 2.4 sees. chell won the Open High Jump and who ran a most successful meeting. sees. High Jump: Madden (B.) 1, created a new record of 5ft. 6in., A. Gib- Results: Coombe (B.) 2, Lipseombe (St.) 3; SOUTHERN COMBINED PUBLIC son won the under 15 High Jump, and the Open Relay Team (Cooper, Mitchell, Open.—lOOyds.: Mitchell (B.) 1, Coo- height, 4ft. 8in. SCHOOLS SPORTS per (St.) 2, Terry (St.) 3; time, 11.3 sees. Under 15.-100yds.: Cooper (B.) 1, Terry and Valentine) was successful in 220yds.: Cooper (St.) 1, Terry (St.) 2, Gibson (St.) 2, Dick (Sc.) 3; time, 12.2 The Southern Combined Public Schools their event. Madden (B.) 3; 25.2 sees. 440yds.: Mit- sees. 220yds.: Cooper (B.) 1, Chen (St.) Sports were held on Friday, October 20, Others who secured places were J . Coo- chell (B.) 1, Valentine (St.) 2, Brain 2, Dick (Sc.) 3; 27.4 sees. 440yds. Relay: at the North Hobart Oval. The result was per, T. Brain, W. Halley, J . Millington, (St.) 3; 55.8 sees. 880yds.: Bowden (Sc.) Stephens 1, Buckland 2, School 3; 55 sees. a win for the Friends' School (220 pts.) B. Madden, B. Thiessen, I. Murray, L. 1, Halley (St.) 2, Pitt (Sc.) 3; 2 mm. 80yd5. Hurdles: Lovell (St.) 1, Davey from St. Virgil's College (218 pts.) and White.

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race and the Sculls we dashed off and NORTH AND SOUTH best, and we are hoping for greater suc- which, although in good condition, were arrived in time to see the last quarter of COMBINED SPORTS cess next year. old and very heavy. the Melbourne v. North Melbourne foot- We were very fortunate at the begin- Our previous impressions of the Yarra ball match. After being postponed because of bad ning of the season to receive the offer of with its reputation were immediately re- weather, the North and South Combined Mr. F. McCart to coach the team. This pudiated as we swung along in mirror- The next day (Sunday) we joined our Sports were held on Thursday, November was great news as Mr. McCart is a top- calm water between parks and willows. hosts in a hike up to Ferntree Gully and 22, at the North Hobart Oval. The re- ranking athlete and an excellent coach. Throughout our training on this river we One-Tree Hill, returning in time for the sult was a meritorious victory for St.Vir- We sincerely thank him for all he has felt that it was an oarsmen'sparadise, evening service in the School Chapel. gil's. The final points were: S.V.C. 178, done for us, and hope to have him coach- especially when compared with our Der- For the remaining three days of our F.S. 131, G.S. 119, S.C. H.S. 57, ing the team for many years to come. went, where we battled with large waves stay we were treated to a free dinner at S.P.C. 49. Nine new records were set and Mr. McCart, in commenting on the and water periodically pouring green over the tuck shop after rowing—a generosity three were equalled. We offer our con- team, remarked on the excellent beha- the gunwhale. much appreciated. In the afternoon the gratulations to the following reco:d- viour of all members and their co-opera- In the afternoon we visited the Art Botanical Gardens and the Shrine were breakers: R. Chapman (S.V.C.), open tion with him. The Captain and Vice- Gallery, Library and Museum. At night visited. 220yds. and 440yds.; R. Noble (F.S.), Captain would also like to endorse these we were shown films of Scotch crews dat- After an easy row the next morning, we open Hurdles and Broad Jump; M. remarks. ing back to before, and including, the were shown over the Melbourne Cricket Counsel (S.V.C.), open Mile; P. Mit- Representatives of the School did very floods of 1934, when the boat-shed and Ground in the afternoon. chell (H.S.), open HighJump; R. Firth well in the Tasmanian Schoolboys' Cham- contents were washed away and water was On the morning of the following day (G.S.), under 16 High Jump; Friends' pionships held at the North Hobart Oval deep in the fives courts. Scotch Launces- (Wednesday) we had a light row and School under 15 Relay Team; and St. on Monday, November 6. They competed ton, who arrived in the afternoon, were met the Ballarat College crew, which was Virgil's under 13 Relay Team. against representatives from all parts of also present. The films showed the various to be the eventual victor in our race in the Our only win was attained by P. Mit- the State. The following won events, and styles used by Scotch over the last twenty House Regatta that afternoon. After the chell in the open High Jump, which was thus gained the title of being the Tasma- years, and impressed upon us the benefit Regatta, which was described in the last a record. The following were placed in nian Schoolboy Champion in that event: of films for training purposes and coach- issue of the Magazine, we reluctantly events: B. Madden, I. Murray, L. White T. Brain (open Broad Jump), P. Mitchell ing. Mr. Keon-Cohen said a few words. took leave of our hosts and the grand and N. Swan. (open High Jump), R. Valentine (open The next morning (Friday) we went friends we had found there. 440yds.) and W. Halley (under 17 High for a ten-mile row to Princes Bridge and This was the close of our official visit, Although we did not meet with a great Jump). The following were placed in visited the Melbourne University Boat but we all stayed on the Mainland for amount of success this year, it can be said events: J . Cooper, H. Shepherd, G. Ren- Club, and we were proud to note that a another week; Cooper and Kirby went on that every member of the team did his ney. member of our party figured prominently to Sydney, while the rest of us remained J. W. C. in many of the photographs adorning the privately in Melbourne or nearby. walls. While there we studied the form Of course, as it was more of a social Rowing Club'sInterstate Viit of the King's Cup crews. Incidentally, visit we were not in absolute training in the crew was followed by the seconds in our official week, and made full use of the FTER preliminary negotiations final A We arrived at the school next morning the pair, which had been placed at our "social" part of it, although one or two of arrangements were made for a visit for assembly, which we found to be al- disposal and used every day. our number managed to get to bed before to Scotch College, Melbourne, by mem- most an exact parallel to our own. We In the afternoon we paid a call on the twelve on one of the nights. "Official" bers of the first crew and some of the were then shown over the school, an ex- University and, after going over it, visits were made to such places as M.L.C. second crew. Although we were compet- perience we will never forget. Our im- watched the inter-collegiate sports, where and other equally worthy establishments. ing in the Inter-School Fours at the pression of this fine school was one of we saw two Old Boys, Brothers and Dar- Our trip was never without humour, as Scotch House Regatta, it was intended to admiration for the buildings, the grounds gaville. We had a most entertaining and be more of a social trip than for full and the members. exemplified by one of our number who training. enlightening afternoon. spent three hours circumnavigating Mel- Later in the morning we gathered our The following morning saw us once bourne by train, tram and bus in an effort We left by air four days after the togs and made for the boat-house. This Head-of-the-River and arrived in Mel- more on the river, with the Coach follow- to arrive home. The humour lies in the fine concrete building was filled with ing in the school's speed-boat. Mr. Keon- fact that next morning he was informed bourne in time to go to Scotch and meet numerous eights, fours, and a pair. our hosts. Our party consisted of our Cohen gave us a fine foreign dinner at that his destination was no more than a Coach (Mr. R. H. Keon-Cohen), J. Coo- Owing to the fact that inter-school St. Kilda, from where we walked around few hundred yards from his charge's front per, D. Kirby, K. Webster, R. Valentine, rowing in Victoria is in eights, fours row- the beach, through South Melbourne, and gate. M. Darcey, I. McIntosh, B. Purvis and ing is almost absent. We were given the stationed ourselves at the finishing line of Another incident was the solving, at St. Kilda, of Cooper's problem of the H. Thompson. choice of one of the six practice fours, the King's Cup. At the conclusion of this

38 The Hutchins School Magazine The Hutchins School Magazine 39 size of his gift to take back, and was fol- Even our rowing had its diversions in lowed soon after by the unconscious the form of urgers on a paddle-boat, the h.umour of the unleashed dogs notice. We contents of which sweetly returned our were, however, at a loss to understand sibilant compliments. why Mr. Keon-Cohen objected to our Our deep appreciation of this trip and kicking dry leaves in the park . . . too its enjoyment are due to Scotch College, much "russell," we expect. Our library our hosts, and mainly to our Coach, Mr. man, Kirby, was also very interested in Keon-Cahen, who, as well as making ar- the Dewey Decimal Classification in the rangements, conducted our trip in a singu- school library, our Scotch friends having larly entertaining and informative way, already told us about it. P. S. V.

TT7E are commencing this season with doned because of rain, and the latter was IV eight members of last year's team, lost to the opposing team, a very strong Captain: J. P. Mitchell players: Mitchell, Brain, Trethewey, and have high hopes of success. Paul batting side. We welcome the coming Vice-Captain: T. G. Brain Thompson, Halley and Pitt. Goal- Mitchell, who skippered us last season, is roster matches and hope for better results. .NCE again we had to lower our kickers: Brain (2), Pitt (2), Trethewey leaving us, and this will be a loss to the Results: fl colours to St.Virgil's, and they are and Renney. team. Those other members leaving are Friends v, Hutchins.—Best batsmen: to be congratulated on their third succes- July 8—v. Friends: Hutchins 6.5 (41 J . Stopp, a fine opening bat, and 'F. Stopp 31, Renney (retired) 20. Best sive Southern Premiership. As far as our 3.7 (25 pta.). Best players: Brain, a consistent scorer and bowler. bowlers: Bowden pta.), Friends - I for 10, Pitt none for Mitchell, Brain, Trethewey, Clark, Hal- However, there are promising newcomers 11. team was concerned we were by no means who should prove a big asset to the team. disgraced, winning two Out of our four ley, Pitt, and I. Madden. Goal-kickers: High School v. Hutchins.—Best bats- roster matches. Brain (2), Pitt (2), Mitchell and Salter. We have played two matches to date, men: Brain 15, Jones 11, Burrows 10. Since the last Magazine was published one against Friends and the other against July 22—v. St.Virgil's: St.Virgil's 13.9 Best bowlers: Pitt 3 for 9, Banks-Smith we have played three roster matches—two State High. The former had to be aban- 2 for 2, Smith 1 for 7, Bowden 1 for 7. (87 pts.), Hutchins 5.6 (36 pts.). Best against St.Virgil's, in which we were de- players: Mitchell, Trethewey, Renney, R. G. B. feated on both occasions, the remaining Brain, Pitt and Halley. Goal-kickers: one being against Friends in which we Renney (2), Mitchell, Brain and Joyce. gained our second victory. J. P.M. Rifle -Shooting This season we had an enjoyable, if not successful, trip to Oatlands, where we SECONDS FOOTBALL HE competition for the D. F. Clark played Launceston Grammar, and, al- "A" House Captain: D. R. King T Trophy, fired at the Barracks on though well beaten, we had the opportu- Bucks: D. Lange 33, J . Madden 31, Vice-Captain: G. Burrows Tuesday, November 28, was won by Burrows 29, Gee 28; total, 121. nity of meeting the members of our Coach: Mr. C. C. Bayes Northern sister school at a luncheon, School House for the sixth time in suc- School: Bowden 35, Lord 33, M. This year's team won two of the four J . which was enjoyed by all. We would like cession. Hugh Thompson was the best Russell 29, K. Webster 29; total, 126. roster matches played. Those played especially to thank Mrs. Jones, the wife Stephs: H. Thompson 36, G. Renney against Friends were won very comfort- shot of the day, with 36 out a possible 40. of the Grammar School Headmaster,who 31, Terry 29, Halley 29; total, 125. ably, but the confidence here gained was kindly arranged this luncheon. The standard of rifle-shooting has in- not present in the two matches against St. "B" House Unfortunately, we were unable to play creased rapidly in the last few years and Virgil's. We lost all sense of co-operation Bucks: B. Coombe 25, D. Thomas 25, the Past v. Present match this year owing we would like to see more competitions. and both ended in complete debacles in Hicks 24, Salter 19; total, 93. to an epidemic of influenza which at- favour of St. Virgil's. This very strong Results: School: H. Calvert 28, R. Pitt 26, P. tacked the majority of our team, thus team is to be congratulated on their con- Hay Buckland School Stephens 24, Thiessen 16; total, 94. making it impossible to raise an eighteen. vincing wins. Ste phs: Lipscombe 28, Trethewey 27, "A" House 121 126 125 Results of Roster Matches D. King 26, T. Brain 23; total, 104. Although we had no outstanding players "B" House 93 July 1—v. St. Virgil's: St.Virgil's 9.15 we did at times show good team-work, 94 104 J. F. B. (69 pts.), Hutchins 6.6 (42 pts.). Best and the spirit was always there. Our

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'We fought with amazing emulation for great deal of worry to our Doctor, at the the last place in the class."—Thackeray. same time limiting the said correspond-. ence to exquisite little verses concerning such things as whiskers and well, "We have reached a stage," said Mr. things, anyhow. "But enough, no more, Biggs to a sad and sorry Maths, class 'tis not so sweet as it was before—" which just received its exam. results, (Shakespeare, in case you don't know). "when our homework is never done" And now we of the 1950 VIa would Now this amazing piece of erudition only like to take this opportunity of paying goes to show that our masters know more our respects to the men of the year. So about us than we think, for it is said that we present our the above statement was announced when Honours List for 1950 Clark was a member of the Maths, class. To Mr. I. Phillips we present a life However, now that the said class is blest membership of the Buckland House by the presence of his absence, so to Standard Athletics Club; to Mr. J. B. speak, perhaps we can interpret Pvir. Biggs, a pair of first-grade working trou- Biggs' remark in its true perspective. But sers; to Mr. I. McIntosh, a gilt-edged, then, that is neither here nor there, as morocco-bound volume of "Rayner's His- the man said when somebody told him a THE FIRST FOOTBALL TEAM tory of England"; to Mr. D. Thomas, a slow-boat was half-way to China. So let ten-pound canister of any suitable medi- us continue the Spasms. cine; to Mr. J Stopp, a pair of scis- thanks go to Mr. Bayes for his super- Very poor scores were registered by the During the second term there suddenly . sors, so he can "drop 'em"; to Mr. Web- vision of practices, which were well at- sprang up in the VIa study (sometimes under iS's, both their matches against ster, Mr. Cooper, Mr. Purvis, and our called the Library when Mrs. Needham is tended, and for his interest in general. S.V.C. ending without our team scoring, dark horse, Mr. Kirby, a profusely illus- present) a most mysterious organisation and the other two against Friends result- trated little booklet entitled "Hard to named "The Bottletop Club," rumoured OTHER TEAMS Alter," or "It's Getting Longer All the ing in little better. It was unfortunate to be connected in some way with Doro- Time"; to Mr. J R. Clark, a sheet copy that this enthusiastic team, captained by thy Dix. Unfortunately, we are still very . The under 15 team also found it diffi- of "My Darling, My Darling"; and, not much in the dark as to who its members cult to cope with St. Virgil's, but fared J . B. F. Sorell, should meet such strong forgetting our Collegiate representatives, are and what they do. However, we have opponents, but, as was the case with all to Miss Mary Pitman, a nice big roomy a little better than the seconds team. Al- managed to extract from one of the elite teams, we realised we were fairly beaten, post-bag all for "Macbeth." Last, but not though beaten in both these matches, this that Dr. Wykham was conferred with a elast, to Madame Banks, our thanks and and offer our congratulations to the life membership and Mary P. was made team was quite a good combination and appreciation for her perseverance with the victors. Patroness. So if you see anyone was captained by Kay Smith. ex officio French class and her untiring efforts on I. R. M. wearing the exclusive club emblem, we our behalf. Perhaps we shall be able 'o should very much appreciate any infor- repay her when we all get credits at the mation you may be able to gain from him end of the year! or her, as we should like to see this little organisation receive recognised status as News of Old Boys A a School club. We congratulate Googy B. on his part ,- -•_-;.. - About the middle of the last term a in the University revue. We only wish he L - most disastrous incident occurred concern- would do it professionally. He could ing the Sixth Form's communications make pots of money that way. with our sister School. The unofficial cen- Heard from G.P.H. in Brisbane, that sorial board consequently set up caused a his latest occupation is filling long-felt

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wants. But they have to be long, and Who was the lucky one to get a certain made of the very best felt before he will person's solutions when he dropped Prefects' Pars fill them. In his spare time his greatest Maths.? midget, spends the pouring wet days pleasure is making holes for string-bags. ERHAPS an equally suitable name What can Mr. Keon-Cohen do better hanging out the window getting wet, with Carries them about with him everywhere .k for this corner of nonsense and other- than Noel Coward? only his feet inside. We also find he is —big holes, medium and small! (Silly, wise would be Study Eccentricities, for, isn't it?). Why does Purvis pay such ardent atten- not matter what people say, the Study often overlooked when lifts home are be- tion to any mention of James II? tends to shape the Prefects and not the ing allotted. Our "penographer," Clark, lights our periods with numerous items of Now the seasick season is here, Cuthy Where can Clark get thirty couches by Prefects the Study. The exceptions this interest such as the Gilded Ass. Salmon, is nearing his element; while Boney, from next October? year number two who are not long and whom we have had quite a few visits (and narrow like our Study, though the re- unobtrusively efficient, distinguishes him- What did George see up on the tower? jokes), is still dissecting snails and angles mainder make up for them in this respect. self by being in everything, especially the and things at Uni. Where did Stopp "drop 'em" and why? The Study is a strange place, a sanctum Scouts. Valentine's interests still focus mainly on flour production, while he has Now the exams. are drawing near, our And now as another school year draws bathed in mystery and full of surprise. It is a place of quiet, of purposeful bab- an obscure mutual interest with Mitchell. social activities have been brought to a to a close, we mourn with the masters for So much, then, for the lighter side, and -minimum. However, we still cast our the impending loss of the giants of last ble, and of thundering roar. Many curious faces are often seen sur- we proceed to the more serious (we refrain minds back to that glorious month of year's Sixth. Even McCabe will fade from using the word"sober") angle. Our October and conjure up "remembrances from the scene to attempt his luck at law reptitiously attempting to get a glimpse of the Sanctum through the door, but Probationers at the moment number only of things past." Door thinks of the 14th, (and will possibly end up at the wrong two—Shepherd and McCabe, both valu- and what he did when someone gave him bar). "Fats" is following in the steps of they are usually rewarded only by flitting shadows crashing back and forth. Our able aides. Webster, as Captain of the too much cheek; nearly everybody harks Cuthy, while the rest of the mighty are to House, has had a big job, but leaves this back to the 21st, but, alas, the memory is try their skill at Uni. abode is a scene of various activities which change as regularly as the Prefects. We year with the knowledge that it was work overpowering and usually has disastrous But who is to fill their places next year? find literature (and literature), theories, well done. Renney, as Cadet Lieutenant, consequences; Doctor W. still dreams of Perhaps little Bock will display latent experiences and doubts all occupy places has also had a difficult and heavy task, the 28th and his heroic rescue by farmers talent, or possibly even Turncoat may on the time-table with such extremes of but has distinguished himself by his suc- Dick and 'Orace from the yellow reverie blossom into a budding Boney! Alas, it learning as Chemistry and Economics. cess. Cooper has been a great strength into which he had fallen. (Poor fellow is not for us to say. So gentle reader, we throughout the year, and his main claim Football, cricket, rowing, tennis, aths., was achin' all over!). It was on this mem- leave you, happy in the thought that to fame is his fine job as Captain of gymnastics and Des. King have been in- orable evening that "Fats" Cooper and "There is yet time; failures can turn into Athletics, recognised as the hardest sport "Jelly-Roll" Mac had their famous jazz credits. That's the position." So who can cluded in the sporting activities carried on captainship at school. Salmon, King, competition, which resulted in a win for deny we are all for C's in Geography? in the Study during the year, side by side Clark and Kirby have done their utmost with the gentle wafting of the Cushion. the latter by the narrow margin of one "Fill us a cup of that sparkling goose- at all times and have earned our gratitude. point. berry," said Charles Lamb. Pity he was So much for the Study, but what of its Valentine would like to take this oppor- occupants? We now number nine (Paul From these three gentle gatherings we never in VIa! tunity to express his deep appreciation of C - e- M.'s shoes) with our interests, which all found some very interesting results. the support, counsel and help from the differ except along one line (some are Firstly, we gained a most valuable insight Prefects and Probationers throughout the Stop Press.—Overheard in a most un- along several at once). Renney's skill at into the characters of Skim, Desy and the year, especially to Mitchell, who has been expected quarter: wielding the Cushion has increased, as redoubtable Boney, which was even more a pillar of strength in every way and at has the circulation of his lieutenant's cap. penetrating than what we learnt last yea-! "Nobody can teach me anything about all times in his capacity as Vice-Captain. Paul M. keeps us interested with his fort But that which puzzled us most was the Universities." Of course, the Pres. can pat themselves (itude), while Kith informs us that bike recurrence of a peculiar little phrase, "Nobody can teach you anything about on the back, but it must be remembered riding is preferable to the pictures. Web- "turny ton," and an equally peculiar little anything!" that they can do nothing without the ster receives our sympathy as he is con- gesture accompanying it! But as to what hacking of the School. This support, we tinually counting up his late leaves and they may mean, we know nothing. -,- feel, has been very strong, and we thank planning, planning. . . . As time pro- each and every one for making our task Although, as far as work is concerned, gresses we find Cooper getting nearer to so much easier by your co-operation. We nothing can baffle the ardent Six Former, deserving the nickname of Punch (asso- close, then, on this theme: for those who we are very, very much in the dark with ciation of ideas, of course), and all are are returning, make the best of the last regard to the following (or are we!)— expecting the purchase of a box of cigars years, and for those who are leaving, and a suitable announcement from him. don't forget your other home, the School. What is a "rort," and who had one? King, so near and yet so far - from 2 R. SV.

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cussions occurred in the Head's study on display. All are syncro.mesh geared, Monday morning. Flood! guaranteed not to run hot and smoke! I (77 F And talking of science reminds us that The repair department features a 24-hour Shorty Schmidt der Scientist (having for- service. saken espionage as a career) arrived back The firm of Magpie, 'nd Smiler, 'nd DDLE1 at school brandishing a vicious-looking B.B-Buck will shortly open their own fl microscope. Through this he has been newsagent shop. Every known breed of R T studying some of the lower forms of comic will be stocked. Watch for the house life. One of the first and most re- opening date. volting specimens to be examined was a Quotable Quotes specimen of Spedius Angoid, a species "There is much too much noise. I must Being a Brief Chronicle of confined (fortunately) to the Kempton ask you boys to be quieter, please!" district. Yah is another who is interested INMATES' INDISCRETIONS! "Hurry up and settle down" (sniff). in entomology, particularly spiders. He "The point is, Brewster . - ULLO, everybody! Another year on to that which Stoker kicked early one has become so interested that he has even "I'm thoroughly cheesed off, Friend been known to take live specimens to bed H the way out, and another page of morning. "All, well!" says Minnie, "it's Calvert!" with him! fruity gossip from the House. First, our not use crying over spilt milk." (Stage "E'orr ieyi orr ryie vuoiorrrr boiler's We are happy to announce that Dr. Hatch and Despatch Column, which, be- directions: This remark is followed by gorn oot. Wykeham has at last answered his critics. cause it is nearly the end of the year, is stony silence, followed by a chorus of "Awwyear!" This has taken a great load off our minds. naturally a very brief one. Having man- "Yoc! Yoe! Yoc!"). Puella muttering in his sleep, "Bottle- At a recent press conference he made the aged to evict various holiday-making oh!" Science in the News following statement, "Yang! Yang! squatters such as Millar, Edwards, Ford "Dear Kay, I am not your father. Yang!" and Hodgman, we were able to welcome Professor Pixley has been requested by Love . . as permanent members of the House the Institute of Mechanical and Elec- Classified Ads. Questions We Want Answered trical Engineers to prepare a paper on a fauna, Newman, who hails from Wadda- Have you that schoolgirl complexion subject of national importance, "The Why does Norman von Dyke take mana; "Silvertop" Ryan, who will shortly all over? If not, you should consult Integration of Atomic Particles in the such a ferocious interest in fresh air commence a taxi service between the Bushy's Beauty Parlour. Everything from Fusion of Exhausted Gases in a Turbo- every morning round about 8.30? Is it House and lila classroom; and "Fish- Bath to Epsom salts are available, and jet Engine." For preliminary research Fayte? ook" Phillips, who journeyed 1,300 miles prices are most reasonable. Our hair- work he has enlisted the aid of other Red- Why is Horace so keen to rush out at to come to Hutchins. Of course, there dressing salon is now under the super- dormers Penny and the two faces, Cake week-ends? And believe us, it is a rush! may be other reasons, too! And now for vision of M. Bloctete and is featuring the and Gum. Darby was asked whether he Why did West Dormers Brownie, the Dirty Doin's at the 'All. latest Parisian hairdo's, including "Cave- would lend a hand, but he replied, "Me Simmo, Ouse and Fergy decide to sleep man" (modelled recently), which has to Probably the most notable and least not sure. Me rather ride Chaquita at on the floor one cold, wintry night? be seen to be believed. known event of the term ws the corona- Flemington." Henry wasn't interested, Why is it that Rusty Rastus has for- tion of Chooky I as His Serene Highness either. He would rather sleep, as snug as Have you any private detecting to be saken the Green Dorm, in favour of "a the Ghar of Plumgham. Magnificently a bug in a rug, especially round about done? The Sherlock Holmes Defective higher life." Rumour has it that it is robed, and attended by Lord Chancellor rising-bell time! Swanny and Coige Agency is now under the personal direc- something in the nature of a rest cure. O'Bumpkin, and Bishop Burbury as weren't interested, either. The former is tion of Matches and Rogue the Wrecker, Could be! Chaplain, the Ghar was crowned in fit- too preoccupied raising radishes and who have had wide experience at trailing Why is it that we can find no mud to ting surroundings. However, His Serene prunes, while the latter has suddenly de- unsuspecting masters with or without sling at Hamish, Rastus R., Venetos, and Highness has since abdicated in favour veloped an interest in chicken-farming. friends. Climbing through windows a Turtles i and ii? Surely it cannot be that of a medical practice, with (we regret to Strange! specialty, but not always a success. they have led completely blameless lives. say) not much success. His first patient, Of course, the Prof. is not the only one Are you interested in buying or selling Knowing the characters of these gentle- Minnie, kicked the pail shortly after the who has achieved fame in the world of calves? Thug the Cattle Dealer will men, it seems extremely doubtful. We conclusion of an operation for appendi- science. Rattleby joined the recent rain- gladly arrange to do the job for you. must assume, therefore, that any skull- citis. A post-mortem examination revealed making expedition of the Council for Every commission receives prompt and duggery which they may have practiced that two scalpels, one saw and a pair of Scientific and Industrial Research. Amaz- courteous attention. has been performed under the cover of hedge-clippers had been sewn up inside ing results were achieved, twelve inches of Of course, you'd be better on a Mal- darkness and in such strict secrecy that the wound after the appendix had been rain being recorded at Chauncy Vale in a vern Star! Fergusson Bros., the cycle news of it has not reached the editorial removed. The pail, however, was nothing matter of seconds. Flood! Further repur- specialists, have all the latest models on grapevine.

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Public Notice Mrs. Needham are leaving us forpastures House Music 3ft. 9-2'in. Relay under 11: Montgomery new. They will be taking with them a Our House Music competitions were 1, Hay 2. Relay, under 12: Hay 1, Mont- The public is warned to avoid using the Mont- Tasmanian souvenir in the form of Pat- held on November 24 in our School Gym- gomery 2; Nixon 3. Relay, open: corridors between the ivy Dorm. and the rick, and also the House's thanks for a nasium. Our Adjudicator was Miss gomery 1, Hay 2, Nixon 3. showers between 7 and 7.15 daily. Teddy they have done for us in the past year, Brown, from the Friends' School. So far Points: Montgomery House, 105 +, ; Starterbutton is in the process of break- and good wishes for the future. Mr. Jeff. Nixon House has been successful in win- Hay House, 74, 2; Nixon House, 3. ing in his new Triumph motor-cycle in 34+, Scrivener will also be going out into the ning the competitions twice. Montgomery preparation for the Valleyfield speed N. Swan great, big, wonderful world. To him, also, have won only once. Hay has yet to score. trials. With Timmy riding pillion, he has we extend our best wishes for the future, w -0- been known to have clocked 27.2 m.p.h. Each House had 15 to 20 minutes to on this short early morning dash. Robin, Our special thanks go to Miss perform four items which are listed here: ORIGINAL ITEMS however, shuns motor-cycles. He is be- Mathews, who has nursed us through our 1. (a) Unison: "Golden Slumbers"; (b) Round: lieved to have clocked 27.5 m.p.h. on foot ills throughout the latter (and most Two-Part: "The Sandman." 2.(a) THESE INVENTIONS while training for the North-South Com- strenuous) part of the year and who, with "The Cuckoo"; (b) Carol (own choice). bined. her kitchen staff, has looked after the 3. Concert Item: instrumental and/or These new inventions are getting on interests of the inner men, and to Miss dramatic sketch. 4. (a) Unison (own my nerves. Why, only the other day they And now to the more serious things of Bowra, who arrived to take up duties as choice, song learnt during the year); (b) said they were going to send a rocket to life. Firstly, a note of sympathy to our Assistant Matron at a very difficult time. Song with Descant:"Drink to Me Only." the moon. What's the use of that? Be- mascot, Monster Price, who has been ill The winning House for 1950 was sides, what if they make a hydrogen bomb both in and Out of hospital, for most of Finally, to those who this year are Montgomery. stronger than it is at present???? . . . A this term. We wish him a complete reco- breaking up for the last time, we wish G. Radford fellow wants to live ten seconds at least. very over the Christmas holidays. At the "God-speed," and to all our readers "A S. Pixley, Remove B end of this term we shall be farewelling Merry Christmas" and "A Happy, Sunny House Athletics two-thirds of our resident staff. Mr. and Holiday!" Broad Jump, under 12: Grant 1, Kit- OUR FORM chener 2, Williams 3, Radford 4; dis- Over the last part of the year Remove tance, 12f t. 9in. Broad Jump, open: Swan B has progressed quite considerably and 1, Lambert 2, Smith 3, Elliston 4; dis- must of us are ready to pass into the tance, 13ft. 4 in. 75yds. under 12: Grant higher life of the Senior School. 1, Harvey 2, Kitchener 3, Williams 4; Throughout the year we have been do- time, 10 2-5 sees. 75yds. under 11: Chen General - ing quite a few projects in connection The House Competition 1, Knevett 2, Gray 3, Rankin 4; time, , Mont- with Social Studies. in the first term we 1950 has been a happy year. We have Hay Nixon gomery 75yds. under 10: Ward 1, 10 3-5 sees. studied the Earth and the Solar System. achieved many things in work and sport, Loney 2, Trenham 3, Simpson and Elliss Football 18 2 12 In the second term the needs of Man---- aeq. 4; time, 10 4-5 sees. 75yds. under 9: and although our sporting victories Athletics 12 2 18 his houses, his food and his clothes. This against other schools were few and far Edwards 1, Bayes 2, Lane 3, Chapman 4: Cricket 12 2 18 proved extremely interesting and we all between, we are pleased to think we time, 112-5 sees. lOOyds., open: Swan 1, gained considerable valuable knowledge. acquitted ourselves well and gave the Tennis 18 12 2 White 2, Sansom 3, Smith 4; time, 13 2-5 others keen competition. Music 2 12 18 sees. High Jump, under 11: Hodgman I, So far this term we have done the study Chen 2; height, 3ft. 4in. lOOyds. under of "Time Through the Ages," and some Our play, "The Princess and the Total 62 30 68 12: Harvey 1, Grant 2, Williams 3, Kit- additional projects on New Zealand, Swineherd," is coming along well, and we chener 4; time, 14 1-5 sees. 100 yds. under South Africa and Canada. hope to make it the best yet. We have 11: Loney and Trenham aeq. 1, Ward 3, We have been listening to the three worked hard on the lines, the costumes Who's Who Captain of Junior School: H. W. Burbury Pitman 4; time, 14 1-5 sees. 100 yds. under broadcasts weekly - a health broadcast and the sets. We have had no changes in House Captains: 11: Chen 1, Hodgman 2, Holyman 3, presented by "Medico," "The World We our Staff this year, and we extend Christ- Hay: N. J. Swan Knevett 4; time, 14 9-10 sees. High Jump Live In," by H. D. Black and on Tues- mas greetings to our teachers. Nixon: H. W. Burbury Montgomery: W. S. Shearman under 12: Grant 1, Perry 2, Fergusson 3, days we have a broadcast on famous peo- House Vice-Captains: S. Burbury 4; height, 3ft. 8in. 220yds., ple, and different things about Australia. Magazine Hay: J. M. Page open: Swan 1, White 2, Page 3, Smith 4; Nixon: L. G. Verrell In conclusion, we would like to thank We intend in future to contribute for Montgomery: B. M. Lilley time 29 3-5 sees. Relay, under 10: Mont- Mr. Viney for arranging an interesting the Editor's approval many "Original Captain of Football, Cricket and Athletics: gomery 1, Hay 2, Nixon 3. High Jump, year's work. N. J. Swan open: White 1, Swan 2, Smith 3; height, Angus Johnson, Remove B Items." We hope you like them. Librarians: E. M. Lilley, B. H. Willingson

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TALASEA Then, next day we had the usual kind severely. Not many boats "bottled"— The sea was a deep green, and with the of day you do have. As my friends I got white-topped waves and blue, cloudless At 5 o'clock in the morning we started about five. two people, one called Brian Fortcrant, a sky it looked a picturesque sight. off on our journey on the M.V. "Duali," About three o'clock that afternoon a While they were looking at the reced- heading for Talasea. On the way we saw young doctor, and the other was an Irish sailor named Barney O'Flannigan. After cold sea-breeze sprang up, and many spec- ing land a huge black fin broke the sur- whales spouting water into the air. Some tators retreated. The only noise was that face of the water, and the fish under it, of them were larger than the ship. The three weeks of conversation and deck games we came to New York, where we of flapping sails and the noise of the seeing the mice in the small boat began to porpoises playing about the bows seemed engines of the motor-boats, and also the swim slowly towards them. to enjoy themselves. We soon arrived at bought new board games and card packs. After the same amount of noise as we spray hitting the hulls of the boats. Talasea. As it is only a small port, the The little mice put up all the sail they B. Lilley, Remove B wharf was not big enough for our ship to experienced in Southampton, we had the could find, and, after what seemed hours same good food. come alongside, so we had to anchor out to them, they reached a small island, and a bit. We sent the lifeboats ashore for the After four days we found great plea- BIRDS OF THE NIGHT although the boat was badly damaged bags of copra, which is cocoanut dried sure in our games, for we were becalmed they did not mind, because they had with the husk taken off—a very valuable for a week. Our main games were The night was still and dark, and it escaped the fish, and they resolved never New Guinea product. Talasea is a very "Boodle," "Down the River" and "Snakes seemed that war was far away, when all to go to sea again. interesting place. It is one of the most and Ladders." After more noise at Pan- of a sudden the hum of a German I. G. Miller, Remove B volcanic regions in New Guinea. There ama and a rather more tropical celebra- bomber's engines broke the still of the are hot springs, boiling mud pools, and tion meal, we arrived unperturbed at Rio night. 1 4' 4' lukewarm streams to be seen. During our de Janeiro. • J. S. Godfrey, Remove B The searchlights soon were shining on visit we saw these things, and started back the bomber, but before the ack-ack could to Rabaul. R. L. K. Smith, Remove B AN IMAGINARY SEA TRIP begin the bomber had released a stick of screaming bombs. Meanwhile, the inter- Sub-Primary Notes It was our third day out at sea, and we "AMERICA BOUND" ceptor and combat fighters took off and expected to arrive at our destination late climbed in pursuit of the bomber. But to Break-up this year is the first for- that night. It was a lovely day, with a '1 FIE I was on a clipper bound for Rio de the amazement of the pilots ten Messer- some of our little ones, namely, Tom blue sky broken only by a few fleecy, Janeiro when I first saw the sea. It was schmit 109 fighters dived on top of them. Fricke, David Kelly, Peter Lucas, Richard white clouds. There was a steady splash the 18th of July, 1890, and our ports of Rowe, Robert Vincent, Peter Wallace, as the water struck the ship, sending Bill Jones, who was flying a Hawker call were New York, Panama, Rio de John Wilson, Erwin Boot, Betty Brett, spray flying from the ship's sides. Typhoon, however, was able to dart above Janeiro, and round Cape Horn to Syd- Pamela Smith; and great excitement for Through the haze which was beginning one of the enemy machines and fire tracer ney. There was all the noise I expected, this event is felt by all. and perhaps more. Porters were toiling to form I could see a small, thickly bullets into its tail. The Messerschmit with trunks, and were often slipping off wooded island. It fascinated me to see gave a lurch and burst into flames as it The general work for this half of the the ladders; ropes were being let down the waves breaking on the reefs for a dived. The other Messerschmits were shot year has progressed satisfactorily, and we with trunks attached, and these were hit- steady pounding which sent spray flying down or chased away. The bomber was still look forward to the Friday morning ting the ship's sides; cheers from the from rocks, forming little rainbows as the not able to fly far before it was shot down visit from the Headmaster. sun shone on it. by ack-ack. crowds were rising as they shouted a last B. Willingtor, Remove B That is how I spent my time on the We are adding more books to our Lib- good-bye; and, on top of all this noise was rary, and it has become a very popular the captain's almost wonderfully loud ship—sleeping, eating, enjoying the view, corner in the School. voice shouting orders. and lying on a deck chair in the sun. THE LITTLE BARK BOAT After about an hour of this we moved I. Elliott, Remove B Our thanks are due to the Parents' and Pinky and Winky, the two mouse twins, slowly out of Southampton, thus making Friends' Association for their co-operation had decided to go out in the bark boat the cheers and bangs cease to make our THE OPENING OF THE and help during the year. which was owned by their father, the ears ring. Then the sail-ropes took the YACHTING SEASON manager of the Mouse Town Shipyards, This year we were blessed with a fine place of Southampton's incessant shout- It was a fine day. At two o'clock a gun day for our Sports, and the innovation of ing by making a creaking noise. and as the boat was big enough to hold was fired to show the season was open. It three mice they thought they would take having afternoon tea on the Vincents' As it was the first day of our three- was a lovely sight. The Rainbows were their friend, Tiny. lawn added greatly to everyone's enjoy- month journey we had very good food. racing and the Derwent River was a mass ment. Then nearly every person on board went of white sails. There were speed-boats, It was a sunny morning and there was to bed as it had been a fatiguing day for also, throwing spray and making waves a cool wind blowing when they hoisted We wish everyone a Merry Christmas them all. that punished the smaller boats rather their sails and started on the journey. and Happy Holidays.

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Then, just as if someone had turned a Have felt the seasons pass, and years grow switch, the storm stopped. The clouds dim swept away, the sun came out and the And memories fade. Eyes I only meet in ocean subsided. dreams 1 On the islands the air was once more That wink or stare in frozen ecstasy to filled with the chattering of monkey, the songs twittering of birds and the harsh screams Of streets at night, and the low sighing of parrots. of the wires. Slowly the sun sank into the blood-red All sad memories of sad and phthisic sea- ocean, lower and lower till the islands Oriçinal Coniribtit ions sons, were visible no more. Sleep, little islands, Seeing the trees grow old, and hear the sleep till morning. Sleep the sleep of the DESERT ISLANDS bird-song fade. in green glass. But these coral strands victorious. You have survived the storm. have withstood the waves for hundreds Or smell decay in the breeze of summer FAINT tinge of red appeared over T. Bowden, Remove A A of years. nights, the horizon. Slowly the sun rose in This essay was awarded the Junior Hudspeth And feel the scythe beneath the skin— all its glory, revealing a number of small On shore, bright coloured birds flit Essay Prize for 1950.—Ed.J palm-clad islands. The sky gradually through green scrub and shady palms. And now I hover between the conception deepened in colour till it became the All the while there is a gentle murmur, and the time-stopped act; POEM IN OCTOBER familiar azure common to the Pacific. the ceaseless trade wind singing a lullaby But see the vision of my street-lamp Around each of the little islands was a to the chorus of birds, the distant thunder OR years I have seen old men bend in bathed in dreams, untainted coral reef, each protecting a small lagoon. of the reef, and small monkeys chattering F.L bourgeois gardens, By the rot of autumn, or the sickly heat Far away in the morning mist was seen angrily. Have seen young trees, grown gnarled of puerile summers, the hazy outline of a bigger land mass. But a shock was soon to come, and the and sapless, To slowly absorb all time that pastes it- first warning was that the trade wind self on the thin roots of spring. It was truly a beautiful morning. With Mourn the shining wind that dropped to a low thunder the swell fell upon the little ceased. The wind veered round the com- dull whispers, J ohii Clark, Via pass in short, hot gusts. Away to the west reefs, and between the reefs and the And sweet spring smells decay to those of w a bank of huge, black clouds was rapidly shores slept little lagoons reflecting the autumn. filling the sky. A distant rumble of thun- THE ISLAND OF RHODES morning sunshine. Little multi-coloured der filled the air. On the islands all Have seen the street-lamp sway on clear fish swam in and Out of brightly coloured spring nights, FHE island of Rhodes is one of the coral that grew on the bottom of the sounds had ceased except for an occa- sional frightened monkey whimpering. And dance in winter to the wind's dry most beautiful islands which dot the lagoons. Small squids lurked in the sha- Aegean Sea. The capital is Rhodes, which The birds had miraculously vanished. A tune. dows, and here and there a small dorsal Have seen the road-grass fade beneath has a population of about 20,000 people. fin cut the water. low wail came in from the ocean. All wind ceased. The hitherto non-stop thun- the trees, In this pretty city are many schools, Churches, and big buildings. All around The sun rose still higher and a few der on the reef ceased. All was deathly And houses moan the silence of the night. the island you see beautiful trees, flowers fleecy clouds that had been lurking about still. Suddenly, with a shrieking like a Have heard the bones of old men break and plants; on the hills and mountains the horizon disappeared as if ashamed. thousand devils, the wind bore down and with a dry crack, are pastures for small flocks of goats and The billows that looked so innocent whipped up the calm ocean into huge And old backs bend on weakened knees. sheep; while the shepherd sits on the from afar really became terrible in closer. waves which raced towards the tiny is- Have seen the sterile sheet, in solemn pity grass playing his pipe. Far Out to sea a small bump appears cruis- lands as if intent on sweeping them away. drawn ing along. Growing in size, it approaches The island is divided into counties, and Mountainous seas crashed over the reef From dry feet; and eyeless tears that only containing 400 to 500 people. The people the reefs, becoming terrifying in its sta- into the lagoon, throwing up pillars of fall in dreams. who live in the country work hard in the ture. Now quite twenty feet high, it hangs spray high into the air. Palms were bent field every day; and in those counties suspended over the tiny reefs. Slowly the over till their fronds brushed the ground. Have heard the slam of wood on wood, which are near the sea they are fishermen green lip curls downwards, and with a Now and again a loud crack told its own and gates as well as farmers. thundering crash it falls, shaking the story. Blocks of coral were thrown right That gently closing stop, to sway on rusty It is a beautiful sight to see the people little reefs with violence. But before the up the beach. Then came the rain. Rain! hinges working in the field, ploughing the Crown water reaches the lagoon it turns and It came down in a solid sheet, drenching Unresolved, then slowly open to the rust- earth for the wheat and barley; or to see slides backwards to join the next wave, everything. Almost all the afternoon the ling the rivers flowing through the fields; or to which is hanging over the reefs as if cut storm raged. Of trees, and the mute observance of a red-bricked house. hear the sounds of the sheep and goats

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coming faintly from the mountain-tops; Heard much, reeled in the line. Suddenly there was a A TRIP DOWN THE CHANNEL while out at sea some of the men are fish- And hearing hugs splash and a five-foot-six-inch NE Saturday afternoon last summer ing with their boats on the quiet waves of But the bird Conger eel broke surface. My father my father decided to visit the the blue Aegean. And cricket's song grabbed the rudder bar and started to D'Entrecasteaux Channel flounder spear- Emanuel Venetos, Remove A Not clearing hit it on the head, but only succeeded in ing with some friends in our 28ft. launch. . . From my soul its wrong. hitting the water and soaking me. We had just left home when the steer- TRIP TO KASHMIR Felt much, Dad's friend then tied a rope around ing gear broke and Dad had to fit a tiller the eel and hauled it aboard, and Dad T four o'clock in the evening our car But then to the rudder so that another man could A The touch proceeded to take the hook out of its drew up at the main Bombay rail- steer while the wheel was being repaired. Did grace mouth, but it closed its jaws on his finger way station. Extracting myself from the We then decided to go to Woodcutter's A frozen and bit—HARD!! We will ignore the heap of luggage at the back of the car, I Point, about three miles away, to hand- Surface. next few minutes as some things are best surveyed my surroundings with curiosity line fish and to have tea before it got forgotten. and excitement. Said much, dark. It was about six o'clock when we Thus started my journey. Within half But so saying However, we reached home safely, and put out for Birch's Bay to spear flounder. an hour we were settled and comfortable The pitch you can imagine how pleased and proud We left the Bay about half-past eleven in our sleeping compartment. Soon the Of voice I was to show the now passive catch to for home, and were happily chugging engine gave a long drawn out toot, the Obeying my friends. homeward when we were nearly run down Andrew Kemp, Remove A whistle blew, and with a few jerks we Other's choice. by a racing yacht which was carrying no glided smoothly away, leaving the hustle navigation lights. It was an exciting mo- and bustle of Bombay behind. Done much, But so ment, but luckily a collision was averted After three days and nights on the and we arrived safely back at our moor- train, during which time we went through Doing "BURNING OFF" Have left alone ings safe and happy with about sixty fish. deserts and jungles, over gigantic bridges D. Martin, Remove A and through many tunnels, we arrived at The things A FEW months ago I was staying on Rawal Pindi. Here -we stayed the night That poets moan. a farm in the midlands of Tasma- - .> nia. One morning Jack and I decided to in a hotel as our train journey was over. Been much--. go burning gorse bushes. After an early In the early morning a 'bus took over the But now MUSTERING SHEEP FOR SALE breakfast, we caught and saddled the journey and we followed the Jhelum Have seen horses. Jack was to ride a brown pony FHERE was a dense fog when I rode River to Srinaga. We were now well and The soul named "Santa," and I a black horse off with my uncle and aunt. It was truly in the Himalayan mountains as the Bow named "Tommy." Setting out for Middle so thick that I could not see more than 'bus laboured up the steep gradients of To the thin Marsh, we arrived there half-an-hour ten yards in front of me. the road, which was often cut out of Voice later. After letting the horses go we pre- sheer rock and we could see the Jhelum Beneath the skin. When we got to the paddock we all pared our burners. separated. It was then that my trouble River hundreds of feet below us. John Clark, VIa The next morning ponies took us up Then we proceeded to light the gorse began. I kept wandering around, round- from Srinaga to our hotel in Kashmir. bushes with burners, which we applied on ing up sheep here and there, and every time getting further and further off my Altogether, the journey from the hot A TRUE FISH STORY the windward side of the bushes so that plain of Bombay to the cold highlands of these would burn more readily. Soon a course. I ended by going about one quar- Kashmir took four-and-a-half days. NE Monday morning we took the crackling roar was heard, and columns or ter of a mile off the track. At last, out 0 Hamish Lindsay, Remove A W...' motor-boat out fishing in Prosset smoke rose into the air, the bush was a of sheer desperation, I let forth a lusty Bay, near Orford, to a reef where we yell and, to my surprise, a voice answered oo blazing inferno. Startled and singed rab- dropped anchor, baited our lines and bits scuttled from the burning mass. Jack not so very far away. I rode towards the POEM started fishing. and I moved from patch to patch starting place from where I thought the voice had For the first half-hour the sport was new fires. The Marsh was soon full of come, and saw my Uncle Pat, and so I Seen much, fast and furious, and we caught cod by smoke and fire. After a while this died had been found. But failed the dozen, when suddenly they went "off down, and all that was left were the Luckily, there were not many sheep in In such the bite." We were just about to move blackened, smouldering remains where my district, so my failure did not matter To realise when I felt a tug at my line and started once had flourished a mass of flaming much, and the muster ended successfully What sailed to pull it up, but found it harder than I yellow gorse. (no thanks to me!). Below the eyes. had bargained for. Slowly but surely I Ian Parker, Remove A D. Braminall, Remove A

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MARRIAGES HYATT.—To Mr. and Mrs. E. Hyatt: a daughter CHAMBERS, L. G., to Miss Margaret IVEY.—To Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Ivey: Dunn. a son. CORVAN, A., to Miss Gloria D. KENNEDY.—To Mr. and Mrs. J. Johnson. Kennedy: a daughter. ELLIS, G., to Miss Miss J. Gibbs. LANE.—To Mr. and Mrs. B. D. Lane: ' FOSTER, Barrie, to Miss Shirley J. a daughter. E. Douglas. LATTA.—To Rev, and Mrs. C. C. GILBERT, G. R., to Miss V. Brown. Latta: a daughter. HEATHORN, M. H., to Miss Jean LOVE—To Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Love: NYIQ UTQIINs Wilson. a daughter. HODGSON, M. M., to Miss R. MACLEOD.—To Mr. and Mrs. T. R. SCHOOL Gruebei'. Macleod: a son. HORNSBY, H. J., to Miss B. Fyle. McLAREN.—To Mr. and Mrs. D. C. JOHNSON, F. J. E., to Miss Lily McLaren: a son. Owens. PAGE.—To Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Page: NICHOLS, P. P., to Miss Ann. a son. Peacock. PERKINS. To Mr. and Mrs. M. W. TERRY, E. V., to Miss M. Gunn. Perkins: a son. WALKER, P. B., to Miss Muriel Gay. PIGGOTT.—To Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Piggott: a daughter. BIRTHS SANSOM.—To Mr. and Mrs. P. Sansom: a son. ALEXANDER.—To Mr. and Mrs. A. STEELE.—To Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Alexander: a daughter. Steele: a son. HIM BAILEY.—To Mr. and Mrs. P. H. B. ST. HILL—To Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Bailey: a son. St. Hill: a daughter. BASTICK,—To Mr. and Mrs. W. A. SWAN.—To Mr. and 'Mrs. N. E. Bastick: a son. Swan: a son. NOTES BATCHELOR.—To Mr. and Mrs. D. UPCHER.—To Mi', and Mrs. R. H. Batchelor: a daughter. Upcher: a son. de BAVAY.— To Mr. and Mrs. F. X. WALCH.—To Major and Mrs. H. F. de Bavay: a daughter. Walch: a daughter, BEZETTE.—To Mr. and Mrs. I. G. WALKER.—To Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Bezette: a daughter. Walker: a daughter. BLACKWOOD.—To Mr. and Mrs. C. WARD.--To Mr. and Mrs. H. A. G. Blackwood: a daughter. Ward: a daughter. BULL.—To Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Bull: WESTBROOK.—To Mr. and Mrs. B. a daughter. L. Westbrook: a daughter. CASTLEY,—To Mr. and Mrs. F. C. WHELAN—To Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Castley: a son. Whelan: a daughter, CLOUDSDALE.—To Rev, and Mrs. WILSON—To Mr. and Mrs. H. A. C. Cloudsdale: a son. Wilson: a son. CONWAY.—To Mr. and Mrs. R. M. WISE,—To Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Wise: OBITUARY CREESE, E. A., to Miss J. A. It is with regret that we record the Conway: a daughter. a son. Richardson. CRAWFORD—To Mr. and Mrs. H. GENERAL passing of the following Old Boys and ELLISTON, J. N. W., to Miss Joan no doubt members will notice that M. Crawford: a daughter. M. Bashfield. DALWOOD.—To Mrs. and Mrs. M. E. A. Creese has been admitted the list includes names of the fast ELLISTON, V. Guy, to Miss Patricia to the Bar. diminishing number of those who Dalwood: a daughter. Peebles. ELTHAM.—To Mr. and Mrs. R. K. In Tasmanian Football League entered the School prior to 1880:- HADRILL, Hugh, to Miss Marion Crace-Calvert, W. F. (1879, 942); Eltham: a son. teams which played on 29th July Campbell, FYSH.—To Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Fysh: the following Old Boys gained selec- Hartam-Bayes, D. C. (1919, 2,369); HARRIS, A. J., to Miss Lillian tion: R. Wilson-Haffenden (New Westbrook, Hedley (1879, 970) Geap pen. a daughter. Crisp, G. P. (1918, 2,293). GARTH.—To Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Norfolk), N. J. Ruddock (Sandy HEATHORN, M. H., to Miss Jean Garth: a daughter. Bay, J. Conway (Hobart), M. W. Clennett, A. J. (Queen's). 1km, H. Wilson. GIBSON.—To Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Clennett (Sandy Bay ), A. J. Hay C. (Queen's). Pitman, C. A. (1899, JENNINGS, M. W., to Miss June (Clarence) and J. Golding (Hobart). 1,534). Andrewartha, G. C. (1918, Vincent. :Gibson: a son. 2,274). GRANT.—To Mr. and Mrs. I. Grant: E. M. Dollery has been elected SAUNDERS, B. L., to Miss Kimbra a daughter. Hon. Life Member, Tasmanian Rifle ENGAGEMENTS E. Groombridge. BAKER, A. S., to Miss Pauline R. HOPKiNS—To Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Association. SHOOBRIDGE, P. K., to Miss A. Hopkins: a daughter. At the Annual Stud Sheep sales in Chopping. Jacobson. BLACK, R. A., to Miss P. M. Haddon- HURBURGH.—To Mr. and Mrs. M Melbourne, J. M. Taylor obtained WALL, L. E., to Miss Winifred M. Hurburgh: a daughter, 1,500 guineas for a merino ram. Cave. Scott. The Hutchins Schoolol Megan/ne The Hutchins School Megan/ne 57 Rev. A. C. Cloudsdale is now in R. 0. Harris is chairman, Tas- Tanganyika. manian Division of the Rod Cross find that we have an interest in some The Victorian Branch has requested I. M. Gibson and S. L. Burbury Society. of the Sydney entries. that Old Boys visiting Melbourne or repeated 1949 success by again Rev. C. E. Muschamp has been K. N. (Rusty) Butler was selected being transferred in their employment carrying off the Country foursomes appointed Bishop of Kalgoolie and in the State team to play the contact the President or Secretary, Golf Championship. thus becomes first Hutchins Old Boy visiting Bowling team from the as they will do what they can to J. R. M. Driscoll has been elected to be elevated to this hoiour. D. B. United Kingdom. assist Old Boys. to Board of Management, Tasmanian Blackwood, Bishop of Gippsland is an As we go to press the first Uni- SYDNEY.—Owing to unforeseen Institute for the Blind and Deaf. old Queen's boy. versity degree results are to hand and circumstances the Sydney re-union Harold J. Solomon is president of II. N. Smith has been appointed we wish to congratulate E. G. Terry had to be postponed but was held at the Southern Law Society, whilst State Electricity Commissioner in and K. S. Hay on the successful com- the end of September at the Hotel V. I. Chambers and Henry Dobson Queensland. pletion of their B.E. course. Australia. Guest speakers being Cmdr. Amongst prize winners at the McGeogh of the R.N. Submarine are members of the Council. P. B. RE-UNIONS Walker, Treasurer and T. I. Chambers Royal Show were noticed: J. M. Tay- flotilla and Lt. Cindy. Edol, captain of is Secretary. lor, merino (scooped the pool) During August four re-unions were the submarine "Thorough." 35 Old E. A. Parkes is a member of Bisdee Bros. polwarths; R. V. listed, Hobart, Launceston, Melbourne Boys were present and a most enjoy- University Representative Student Bowden, corriedale; T. B. Macleod and Sydney. We have hopes next year able evening was spent. The best Council. & Son, romney marsh; W. Roberts- that a re-union will be held on the speech was made by Mr. Maurice G. A. "Peter" Brown again success- Thomson, dorset horn. North West Coast and in Brisbane. Susman, whom it will be recalled was ful in Northern Tasmanian Golf J. J. "Joe" Cowburn won New HOBART. - The Association a guest at the Hobart re-union of Championship. Norfolk Golf Championship for third Annual re-union Dinner was this 1949 and is one of our oldest living A visitor from Sydney early in successive year. year, by courtesy of the School Old Boys. The election of officers the latter half of the year was Peter P. L. McGough (1930, 3,091) has authorities and Headmaster held in resulted: Rogers. been listed an casualty return from the Gymnasium. Some 100 Old Boys President: Sir Claude Plowman; J. Bruce Piggott has been appointed Korea, as wounded. attended and the function was voted Vice-Presidents: Dr. Keith Arm- Federal Vice-President of the Aus- Visitors from the mainland in the to be one of the best held and strong; Messrs. N. J. Ke]laway and tralian Association of United Nations. last few months have included Edgar indications are that every endeavour Fred. F. Innes; Committee: Messrs. Keith Harris, Les. Vaughan, D. President of the Southern Tas- Chapman, president Victorian Branch, will be made for the 1951 function Barrie Hood, from Wagga, "Biscuits" to be held on the School premises. Robertson, P. MacDougall, W. New- manian Licensed Anglers Association ton and Angus Brammall,; Hon. is R. A. Terry, whilst F. Johnson Palmer and John B. "Bushy" Jackson LAUNCESTON. - The Northern and H. A. Warner are vice-presidents. from Melbourne and also John Hood Branch of the Association which Treasurer: Mr. C. L. Westbrook; Hon. from Djarkarta (Java). takes in the Deloraine Municipality Secretary: Dr. A. Stafford Crane, 217 H. A. Warner representative of Ediss Boyes won the right t& skip- Macquarie Street, Sydney. S.T.L.A.A. on Salmon and Fresh- to the East and Campbell Town to per "Tassie Too" in the forthcoming the North held a very successful water Fisheries Commission for 1951. Forster Cup races and will also be function at the Launceston Hotel. ANNIVERSARY PROGRAMME Institute of Architects: President: helmsman of "Skimmer" in the 12 Guests included representatives from The usual programme to com B. L. Dechaneaux, Immediate past Sq. Metre Championships in Brisbane. kindred bodies and the President of memorate the 104th Anniversary of president: R. N. Butler and Vice- Harry Whelan will again be a the Association (Mr. A. B. White) the foundation of the School was President: A. L. Crisp. member of the crew of "Tassie Too." and the Secretary. Mr. K. D. Atkins, held, but owing to a bad outbreak of S. W. Ross has been elected a and also Bill Burgess joins crew this Northern president and Mr. John 'flu, a number of the teams events Fellow of the Royal Australian year. Lord, Secretary assisted by Messrs. had to be cancelled. Chemical Institute. He is Director of Emerson Rodwell followed up the D. G. Wherrett and Max. Weather- Research and Technical Assistant to honour of gaining the first century head organized the function. The ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING in the current season's "A" grade the Superintendent of the Electrolytic incoming president is His Honour, of the Old Boys Association was held Zinc Co. T.C.A. pennant matches with a double Mr. Justice R. K. Green. century against Kingborough and has at the School on the evening of 3rd P. M. Johnstone has changed his MELBOURNE. - The Victorian August. The election of officers re- abode from Malaya to North Queens- been selected to represent Tasmania in the XI to play Victoria in two Branch held their re-union on 3rd sulted: President: Mr. A. B. White; land. August, at which some 60 Old Boys Vice-Presidents: Brig. E. M. Dollery, D. G. "Thrummer" Dudgeon games during December. He is vice- captain of the team andi captain were present. Reports from past pres- Mr. W. M. Hood; Committee: Messrs. appointed Council Clerk, Municipality ident, Mr. R. C. Best and Mr. Edgar L. G. Chambers, J. Heckscher, G. E. of Beaconsfield. T.C.A. team to play in North v. South match in Launceston. Chapman indicates that a very enjoy- Hodgson, N. M. Jack, L. L. Shea, J. F. Mitty appointed Government P. S. Read (capt.), A. J. Steele, G. able evening was had by all. Officers A. B. Richardson whilst Messrs. G. J. representative Franklin Fire Brigade L. Rennison and E. H. Davies were elected for the current year are: Beck, L. M. Shoobridge and C. E. Board. members of the Table Tennis team President: Mr. Edgar Y. Chapman; Walch have been co-opted; Hon. C. A. Page has been re-elected pre- which won this year's "A" Reserve Vice-Pesidents: Messrs. R. C. Best Treasurer: F. J. E. Johnson; Hon. sident of the Tasmanian Lawn Tennis. gTade premiership—Hobart Savings (past president); and Martin Boni- Secretary: R. W. Vincent; Hon. Association. Bank officers. well (president elect).; Committee: Auditor: T. A. Wise. Successful exhibitors at the Nation- Amongst the entries for the Sydney Messrs. J. R. 0. Harris, Rex J. Reader, The Annual Report of the Old al Agricultural Society's Show at Hobart yacht race is G. W. Rex's Yeil Thomas, Geoffrey Gray, Geoffrey Boys' Representatives on the Board Elphin include: G. F. and W. Thirkell, "Mistral V" who include in her crew T. Robertson, Michael Jennings; lion. was presented by Mr. L. G. Murdoch merino; W. and E. Roberts-Thomson, Tony Parkes and Ron. 1km, whilst Treasurer: Mr. W. A. Harrison; Hon. and referred amongst other things to dorset horn; whilst D. L. Burbury John Bennetto is a member of Secretary: Mr. D. I-I. Chapman, Legal the future development of the School, was judge for merino section. "Kintail's crew. We shall probably Department, E. S. & A. Bank 267 plan of which appeared in June Collins Street, Melbourne, magazine. The meeting carried a

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motion congratulating the Board on opportunity was taken to welcome to University (5.5 to 12.12). Lost to St. Virgil's 179 (Kelly 19, D. Car- the production of the plan and pledg- Col. Cecil A. Jillett, who was over Ogilvenians (10.6 to 14.13). Lost to rick 38, Fulton 18, Middleton 33, ing support to same. from A.G.Q. Sydney, on a short visit. O.H.A. (5.12 to 7.10). Lost to Lindis- Briant 24, Bull 2 for 74, Creese 4 FOOTBALL and DEBATING can- In lieu of the December luncheon the farne (2.9 to 14.19). Lost to Clare- for 39, Bastick 2 for 49). celled on account of 'Flu, whilst Committee have decided that a Christ- mont (5.9 to 16.12). Lost to St. We lost 2 for 7 against St. TENNIS match against the Masters mas Party should be held at the Virgil's (5.15 to 12.13). Defeated Virgil's 2 for 68. Milles and Creese was washed out through rain. TEN- School on similar lines to last year. Friends (18.19 to 6.11). Defeated settled down and were well backed NIS.—School defeated Old Boys by 3 Mr. Marcus Trappes, who so readily University by forfeit. up by the remainder of the team. games. Details: Old Boys names first. assisted us on all occasions with Our congratulations are offered to Defeated O.H.A. by 116 runs on J. Tunbridge and M. Gibson defeated musical items will again be officiating St. Virgil's Old Boys on their success 1st innings. Salter and Burrows, 9-3, also de- with the sextet and during the even- in the Southern Premiership, which Scores: Hutchins, 178 (Milles 17, feated Stopp and Trethewey, 9-7; ing football trophies for the 1950 was certainly well deserved. Terry 13, Tunbridge 19, Creese 19, P. Abbott and R. Gibson lost to Stopp season will be presented. Remember that the 1951 season is Bastick 15, Turner 11, Harvey 47, and Trethewey, 5-9, also to Salter Next Luncheons, Friday, 16th not so far away and that the Annual Treweek 17 n.o., Coombes 7 for 52). and Burrows, 2-9. March and 15th June, 1951. General Meeting will be held on O.H.A., 1st innings 62, (Southorn GOLF.—By courtesy of the Royal MONDAY, 12th MARCH at the 32, Bull 5 for 24, Creese 5 for 10). Hobart Golf Club and with the co- FOOTBALL School at 8 p.m. Business: Annual 2nd innings 4 for 32 (Bull 2 for 9). operation of Mr. Alan Murdoch the It is with regret that we have to Report, Election of Officers, Appoint- Rain interferred with play. O.H.A. Annual Championship and Handicap report that for the first time since an ment of Coach. Any other business lost 5 for 9, next wicket fell after the events were held. For the second Old Boys team has taken part in a that may be ruled in order. R. W. rain at 59. occasion Doug. F. Calvert carried off recognised competition (1932) the Vincent, Hon. Secretary, 3rd Dec- Defeated Friends, on 1st innings the Championship with a 77. The team did not make the "four." Indi- ember, 1950. The Amateur Carnival by 100 runs Scores: Friends, 1st previous occasion was in 1936. Other cations, however, are that the young is to be held in Melbourne in the last innings 25 (Bull 7 for 11, Creese scores in the championship were Jack side of the present season will be well week of July, so if you wish to attend, 2 for 4). V. Burbury, 81, Geof. C. Burbury, in things next season and should the remember the date and keep your 2nd innings 3 for 81 (Thorpe 61 Eric E. Windsor and Joe Cowburn, 1950 leavers carry on to the Old Boys, holidays. no., Creese 2 for 11). 82, R. F. K. Pitt, 83, Alan Andrews ROWING Hutchins 9 for 125 declared a good team should take the field. (Creese 44, McKay 38, Bastick 10 and Des. Arnold, 84. Handicap re- We wish to thank our supporters Old Boys interested in selection sulted in a win for one of the younger n.o., Bull 12 n.e., MacDonald 5 for 19, who stood by us throughout the for the 1951 race which will be held Thorpe 2 for 15). Old Boys, J. Strutt with a nett 66, season, also the donors of trophies. on the Derwent should communicate followed by W. A. Robb, 68, J. Cox, Friends first wicket fell for 8. Mention should be made of the with Bob. Hay 34 View Street or the Hutchins 2 for 0, 3 for 8, 5 for 13. 69, A. L. Wise, A. B. White, H. C. work of the Social Sub-Committee Secretary. Race will probably be held Butler, 70. McKay and Creese pulling the side under the chairmanship of G. at the end of April. out of trouble. Friends lost 3 for 9 SHOOTING.—The match against E. Hodgson and the work done the School Cadets was won by the in second innings before steadying for the Club by Laurie Shea and Jim. CRICKET down. Old Boys, whilst A. M. Henry with Tunbridge. The Committee of the 79 won the trophy presented by Brig. Club wishes to place on record the We are at present the holders of Round 2 E. M. Dollery for the highest score work of the coach Mr. N. Venables the title for the Southern Old Scholars Cricket Association and hope Defeated St. Virgil's on 1st innings off the rifle. Henry was successful and the improvement showed towards by 24 runs. Scores: St. Virgil's, 1st last year and with the approval of the end of the season spoke highly of to be well in the running for the 1950-51 title. At the end of Round 1, innings 194 (Kelly 32 D. Carrick 33, the donor presented the trophy to H. the work done. In the first half of a Fulton 33, Briant 26, Creese 4 for 25, D. Calvert, captain of the School team number of matches the team did Hutchins were leading with 9 points, followed by our old rivals St. Virgil's Bastick 2 for 40, Tunbridge 2 for 46. whowas the highest for the School everything right, but could not regain 2nd innings 51 (Bull 2 for 7, with 67. Details: Old Boys, 640 the upper hand in the second half. with 7, Friends 5, O.H.A. 3. The election of officers for the Creese 3 for 29, Tunbridge 4 for 3). points. Cadets 505. Old Boys who Congratulations are offered to Ken. Hutchins, 218 (Turner 21, McKay shot were: E. D. Ransom, T. D. Simp- Cossum, who won the Southern current season resulted: Patrons: President of the H.S.O.B.A. (Mr. A. 25, Terry 96 n.o., Harvey 19, Bull 30, son, A. M. Henry, J. L. Seaton, T. Amateur Division's trophy for the Delaney 3 for 37, Fahey 4 for 65). B. Murdoch, R. F. Johnson, T. J. best and fairest in the Division. B. White) and Mr. T. A. Chandler. President: Mr. H. W. Vincent; Vice- Will probably be the most exciting Madden, D. R. Taylor, Ian Gibson, D. Emerson Rodwell shared 1948 and match of the season. Our fielding was, M. Urquhart, M. Burbury, G. Bu y- won 1949, so we have a very envious Presidents: Mr. G. E. Hodgson and the bury, S. Burbury, K. Madden, D. record. Headmaster (Mr. P. Radford); Sec- bad in St. Virgil's first innings and retary Treasurer: Mr. J. Tunbridge; after we had lost 2 for 1 and 6 Calvert. Club trophy winners were: Arthur for 70, Saints fielding became very TABLE TENNIS.—School defeated Walch Memorial trophy Best and Fair- Committee: Messrs. P. M. Turner Old Boys 11 matches to 8. Old Boys (capt.), E. A. Creese (vice-capt.), ragged and a fine partnership by est and Most Determined: K. E. M. S. Bull, J. Heckscher, D. J. Terry and Bull put us on the way to team: F. J. E. Johnson, J. Heckscher, Cossum; David Corney Memorial victory, Bull having the distinction D. Salter, G. Salter. Old Boys de- trophy and Most Deserving: R. H. Harvey. Match Details: of being missed off three successive feated Masters: 15 matches to 1, Old Dodgson; Best First year player: J. balls. Terry who scored 96 not out Boys team: P. S. Read, F. G. Ash- Heckscher; Most Improved: D. J. worth, G. M. Tyson, N. J. Ruddock. Defeated St. Virgil's on 1st innings gave a chanceless display and capped Harvey; Special trophies for Improve- by 23 runs. Scores: Hutchins 202, off the day with a splendid catch at LUNCHEONS ment: J. L. Vautin and C. J. Johnson. (Milles 29, Creese 65, Bastick 30, silly mid on. Saints with an hour to Match Results: Matches 1 to 4 Harvey 18, Turner 28, Delaney 2 for bat were trundled out for 51 in 53 Lucheon held on the last Friday reported in previous magazine. Lost in October at the "Rotary Club 26, Williams 3 for 30, Middleton 3 minutes, time preventing an outright to St. Virgil's (3.8 to 19.14). De- for 29). win. Rooms" was well attended and the feated Friends, (9.16 to 7.14). Lost 1 lie IIutcJ ii,.- oul I ieqae inc

v. O.FI.A., at St. Virgil's, December Master, N. W. Bro. G. E. Wall, 1 6th and 6th January. assist d by Grand Lodge Officers, and Friends, atParliament Street. the C1iicrs for the ensuing year January 20th and 27th. were invested. At the conclusion of Round 3 the ceremony a Past-Master's jewel was presented to Wor. Bro. E. J. v. St. Virgil's, at Parliament Street, McCreary by the Grand Master on February 3rd and 10th. behalf of the Brethren of the Lodge. v. O.H.A., at Parliament Street, February 17th and 24th. v. Friends, at St. Virgil's, March STOP PRESS 10th and 17th. As we go to press, the end of the year activities are being held. The The Annual game against Old Past v. Present Cricket match was Launcestonians is listed to be played won by the Old Boys. The match in Launceston on Saturday, 3rd was an all day fixture and we wish March. Team members should advise to thank all those ladies who assist' the Cricket Secretary if they are in providing luncheon and afternoon available and also whether accom- tea, which as usual was held at the modation has to be booked for wife. Secretary's home. Details of match: Old Boys: D. G. Calvert, 0; R. 0. HUTCHINS OLD BOYS' LODGE Morrisby, 81; Rus. Bowden, 6; C. A. The Lodge has pursued "the even McKay, 24; L. J. Lazenby, 26; D. A. tenour of its way" during the past Tonks, 19; T. M. Turner, 36; W. A. twelve months. The usual Official Jackson, 22; C. E. Hodgson, 25; S. Visits have been exchanged with our J. Bisdee, 4; E. M. Lilley, 10; Mother Lodge, Tasmanian Union, and Sundries 25. Total 281. Burrows, 2 our two daughter Lodges, Old Gram- for 39, Pitt, 2 for 36, Trethewey, 2 marians and Old Hobartians. It is for 38. very pleasant to record the fast-grow- School, Russell 5, Stopp 13, Pitt ing bonds of friendship which these 25, Burrows 1, Jones 15, Salter 8, fraternal exchanges have done rnurh Brain 20, Mitchell 1, Trethewey 16, to promote. An occasion on which the Bowden 5, Renney 5, Banks-Smith 0. four School Lodges met was the Sundries 12. Total 140. Bowden, 2 Combined Meeting, when Old for 9; Tonics, 2 for 8. Hobartians were hosts. Thu ladies 2nd innings, Bowden 14, Banks- were entertained next day at New Smith 9, Salter 0, Jones 0, Pitt 0, Norfolk. Trethewey 0, Burrows 1. Sundries 3. On June 5th occurred the deaths of Total 5 for 27. Turner, 2 for 6; Hodg- two valued members of the Lodge, son, 3 for 6. in the persons of M.W. Bro. John On Friday 15th December, the Lord, Pro. G. M., who, with his family Annual Christmas Party of the had been associated with this School Association was held at the School and Queen's College for over half-a- and notwithstanding numerous other century, and Wor. Bro. George A. functions of a similar nature being Jackson (Queen's), who had been held on the same night, Old Boys Organist of the Lodge for many once again showed that they appreci- years. Their loss to Freemasonry in ated the chance of returning to the particular and to the Community in School and swapping yarns of by gone general has been severely felt, and years, some 140 Old Boys attend-d. our deepest sympathy is extended Thank you, Mr. Headmaster, for the to their respective families. opportunity to foregather on the The usual picnic for the children School premises. for the Clarendon Home was held ear- The President and Committee of ly in the year at Snug Beach and of the Association extends to all Old course everybody thoroughly enjoyed Boys best wishes for a happy Christ- it. Our annual cricket match with mas and Prosperous 1951. Rchab. Lodge had to be abandoned this year owing to unfores en cir- cun'stances, but it is hoped that this WANTED enjoyable fixture will be resumed in the forthcoming year One copy of the Magazine, June, In July, Wor. Bro. H. A. Kerr was 1913, issue to complete Editor's file. installed as Master by the Grand Can any Old Boy help?