t h e c I a P h a m x a v e r i a n Vol. 1, No. 5 School Year, 1966-67
School Captain: P. T. O'CONNOR
House Captains:
Charterhouse: V. ROSZKOWSKI Canterbury: T. SHEA Glastonbury: I. HAMILL Walsingham: M. HART
Prefects: K. BARNAVILLE P. PAYNE A. BEATTIE A. POPLETT G. CROWLEY J. SHORTALL S. TOYNE
Co-Editors:
A. BEATTIE I. SHORTALL
Advertisement Manager:
K. BARNAVILLE THE CLAPHAM XAVERIAN
Clapham College, Nightingale Lane, London, S.W.4
EDITORIAL
AT LAST we have managed to publish the long it is since the magazine was last published, fifth magazine in the school's history. We have and thanks must go to Mr. Gibb who has done had the idea of publishing one since last much to encourage this response. Not all the September, but because of examinations and articles have been used, but a boy should not be various other distractions, we have been unable discouraged if his article has been rejected to do so. because, simply by submitting an article, he
Older boys will notice that the format of this has contributed towards the magazine. magazine is completely different to those of We have tried to get away from the old type previous magazines. We are indebted to Tony of school magazine but this does not mean that Amura of the Old Boys for advice in deciding we have moved away from the school. This upon this format; without his advice the mag- magazine is about this school, as it should be, azine would probably not have got off the but we have tried to put a premium on quality ground. The very fact that we had to ask for rather than quantity. advice, however welcome, serves to show the The articles in the magazine cover a wide lack of continuity there has been up to the range and thanks must go to Messrs. Pocock, present time in the publication of the magazine. Kidd and Saunders and to Brothers Peter, Alex- This is partly due to lack of enthusiasm among ander and Dunstan for their articles. the sixth form, for it is the lower sixth who We hope that parents will welcome the mag- should supply a new school editor every year, azine and hope also they will help the magazine and partly due to lack of any real encourage- firstly by buying it and secondly by encouraging ment from the staff. Perhaps if the magazine their sons to write articles for it. We also hope is published twice a year, every year, enthusiasm the magazine will be well received in the school and encouragement will grow. but we will welcome and print in the next Throughout the lower school, the response magazine any constructive criticism, or praise, has been surprisingly good, considering how of course. 1 CHARTERHOUSE WALSINGHAM
AS W E have not had a school magazine for WALSINGHAM seems to be an enigma. For, quite a time, something must be said of Charter- despite the fresh enthusiasm of the first form, the House seems completely incapable of any house's consistent success in the last few years. House activities. The House has usually won 3 or 4 of the cups This despondency reaches deep into the available each year, shown by the presentations House, its roots firmly etched in the Sixth Form. made on the last day of the summer term. Last Despite the smallness of the House (we are, in year we won the Athletics Cup, R. Davis being fact, the smallest in the school) the participation outstanding : the Football Cup, the Overall does not reach even comparable standards with House Championship and the Building Fund the other Houses. Cup. Concerning the Building Fund Cup, the In spite of this gloomy introduction I am glad House realized the remarkable achievement of to report that the lower school managed to win getting £100 in a year. Congratulations to J. the junior school cross-country cup, more Wood on this tremendous effort. through the failings of the other Houses than through our virtuosity in this field. The one This year, however, the Building Fund has not bright spark in the House's year was its very satisfying placing in the school athletics meeting been well supported, especially in Form V and at Crystal Palace. We in fact managed to come a Lower VI. Up to the time of writing, football very close second. For this achievement I must and cross-country have been the only activities congratulate last year's House Captain, J. Rayer, contested. We seem to be doing well at both. in spurring on the House in one (?) of our stronger fields. Looking forward to this year's We are well represented in the school's first activities I can see bright hopes for the further- and second XI's. Notable names here being : ance of the House. We have done wonderfully well throughout the school in football, for we M. Duffy, first XI vice-captain; S. Toyne, captain are represented by the school football captain, of second XI and G. Crowley. The lower school J. Coletta, and I have every hope of the House have kept up this good record by supplying carrying off the football shield. We have also captains for under 14's and under 13's in M. managed a satisfying performance in the cross- country events so far completed. Carrucan and M. Hogan. There is still one complaint that I must place Although last year's accomplishments were on the heads of the fifth and sixth forms, and quite considerable, a very good all-round effort that is the paying of the Building Fund. During is required by everyone to maintain the House's the past few years we have been taking retrogres- sive steps and are now firmly placed last, many top position. shillings behind the other Houses. If every boy V. ROSZKOWSKI was to contribute the paltry sum of one shilling a week we could easily realise £4 a week instead of the £2 we now receive. M. HART
2 GLASTONBURY CANTERBURY
AT LAST the House appears to be emerging PREPARE yourself for a revolutionary new type from a long period of hibernation which seemed of ,House Report. Instead of employing the at one time to reserve for Glastonbury House cutting criticism, which has been used for Captains a permanent seat in the depths of generations in the art of whipping up House despair. spirit and larger Building Fund returns, I shall Last year, under the able captaincy of first endeavour to praise the achievements of my Peter Dowd and then Jan Piertrowski, the House House to the best of my ability. had a fair measure of success and won three cups — the athletics, senior cross-country and After many pains-taking hours searching in swimming cups. In football and cricket we had the Archives of the Dusty Rooms in the College, less success, though were not disgraced, but so I discovered that Canterbury have, through the far this year we have lost more football matches achievements of its members, taken the cricket than we have won. However, the sporting shield, the academic cup, and the swimming strength of the House seems to be spread trophy. The same house can boast that its throughout the school and is not concentrated in illustrious members inclulde the School Captain, certain years and this is in many ways an P. T. O'Connor, and the co-editor of the mag- advantage. azine which you are now reading, namely, A. Due to a marked lack of geniuses, especially Beattie. in the lower school, we did badly in the Academic Cup and I hope more Glastonburyians Our second position in the Building Fund will do better in the academic field this year. battle can in no way be attributed to my vice- captain, C. Lonergan, whose tireless efforts of As far as the Building Fund was concerned, extracting one shilling a week from members of last year was a good one for Glastonbury. The the house will, I am sure, be rewarded at the House collected the largest amount it has done end of the school year by the Building Fund in living memory -- £97 — to come a close,' runner-up to Charterhouse for the Building Cup returning to its natural resting place. Fund Cup. I would like to take this opportunity Prospects in the coming inter-house athletics of thanking those who pay regularly and with a little more effort from those members of the lock bright, especially in The lower forms, where House, especially in the upper school, who have the good house spirit has produced an enthusi- short arms and deep pockets, we may attain the astic response to the competition. elusive £100 target this year. I would like to finish by asking for the con- Finally, while thanking all those who made tinued support of House members, in order that an effort for the House, I must point out that the remainder of the term will be as successful the maintained or improved position of Glaston- as the past year. bury depends upon all its members. I. HAMILL T. SHEA THE SCHOOL football season is not yet halfway F through, but enough has occurred to show what is likely to happen.
Allowing for the fact that all our opponents have larger schools than us, we should still be able to win more matches. We would do but 0 for the fact that, of the small number available, even some of these have weekend jobs. Five possible players for the first eleven refuse to play on these heart-wrenching grounds of financial destitution. 0 This leaves us some twenty-five players from which to pick two teams, and if just four are injured or sick, the problem becomes insoluble. The luxury of reserves has long-since disap- peared. T So even if it is calamitous, it is not surprising to hear that the first eleven has won only one and drawn only one of its nine games. The draw was recorded against Wandsworth who had 250 from which to pick their first and second B elevens. Thanks are due to J. Stafford, V. Roszkowski, and G. Salmon, the latter having frequently kept the opposition's score from rising from the sublime to the ridiculous.
A Pleasing It is as pleasing as it is remarkable to note the second elevens' record, ably captained by Steve Toyne. They have won four and drawn one out of nine games, which is even more L praiseworthy when one remembers that some of them have never represented the school before this season. One such is B. Barratt who has proved to be something of a " Garrincha ". The under fifteens have fared badly in that L they have only drawn one game, losing the remaining four. They are captained by B. Bryder, and have two promising players in J. COLETTA, L.VI Hixton and M. Roszkowski. Unlucky Although the under fourteens have won only one of their five games, their regular referee, and strangely enough, most ardent supporter, Mr. Pocock, assures me they have been desperately unlucky. Under the captaincy of M. Carrucan, and with Ryan, McQueeny and Bond in their team, they seem certain to improve.
Potential
The under thirteens also seem to have 1st XI potential but have only won one game from Back Row: McDonagh, D. Kenny, V. Roszkowski, G. Salmon, their four. They are captained by M. P. Zazzi, J. Mawsi. Hogan and should achieve some victories Front Row: R. Nallen, T. Ciechanowich, J. Stafford, J. before the season ends. Coletta (Capt.), J. Smullen. As perhaps the under twelves have realised from their two defeats, they are not playing for the best footballing school in London, but neither is it the worst. The occasional victory is roundly applauded by both the staff and the school and a sym- pathetic blind-eye is turned to each defeat.
J. COLLETA, L. VI
2nd XI Back Row: B. Barrett, S. Toyne (Capt.), M. Hart, P. Gilmour, T. Price, R. Lucas. Gk Front Row: E. Corrigan, B. Carver, J. Shortall, 4/ Fitz- simons, P. Doran. ATHLETICS, 1966
THE SEASON started with the usual School ours. At the other meetings like the S.L.G.S. Games at Crystal Palace. The weather was at Hurlingham we were not very successful but good as were the athletics. The result was a we managed two ar three second places. resounding victory for Charterhouse who, as usual, won both the Athletics and the Relay The other feature which could come under cups by clear margins. Athletics is cross-country in which we had a fair season, not many outstanding results, but there In the inter-schools meetings we were rather is plenty of good potential. unsuccessful. At Crystal Palace we did not do very well in the South London Schools meeting This coming season we should be fairly suc- but we managed to break two records : one by cessful lower down the school but in the upper- R. Davis in the high-jump and the other by school I am not so sure. Again the main fault, Higgins in the shot-putt. The main highlight of as in the other sports, is lack of practice and I the season was the fact that our school had hope to see more people at training in the 1967 seven people in the South London team which is season. not a bad achievement for a small school like E. Corrigan, U.VI
CRICKET, 1966
LAST SEASON was not a very successful one one, and tieing one out of four. The U.14's had for the first eleven, but the games were played a rather poor season. The U.13's had a fair with zest and enthusiasm by all concerned. We season under Carrucan winning 2 out of 6, but played 10, won 1, drew 2, and lost 7. The I think there is good potential and they should results may seem somewhat depressing, but they do better this coming season. The U.12's had a are no reflection on the team, because in some very successful season under Lipinski, winning of the matches we lost by small margins. 5 out of 5 and I hope they continue to do well this coming season. The batting averages were headed by Coletta, who also won the Old Boys' cricket bat. The I think the results of the cricket show that bowling averages were headed by Davis. Coletta there is a lack of practice, but this year we are and Davis also hold the record for the first- having two new cricket nets put down and so wicket partnership, and Coletta scored the there is no excuse. I hope with these improve- highest number of runs in one innings, 34. ments in the facilities there will be more people at practice. The results lower down the school were slightly better than usual. The U.15's had a E. Corrigan, U.VI fair season under Murtagh, winning one, drawing
6 P A THE PARIS TRIP, 1966 LAST YEAR, the Paris trip took place as usual. R The boys were accompanied by Mr. Saunders and Mr. Kidd, who deserve special mention for their good behaviour, unlike the rest of the party, who were involved in a few minor S incidents. Although it was forbidden to take beer and wine into the dormitories, many empty bottles were found under the beds. Many boys were engaged in card playing from seven o'clock S in the morning, until they went to bed at night. About eight boys left the hostel during the T night without permission. When we returned to London, two of them were suspended indefi- n itely.
One of the biggest gamblers on the trip was L Peter Masteika, who encouraged two others, myself and Terry Garratty, to play cards and L poker dice at every available opportunity. Although we were unwilling to do so, we gave way to him. Whenever we were travelling on B the Metro, on a train, coach or even a pleasure boat, one could hear Peter say "twist" or "bust" or " pay 21's ". However on all card games he U always " broke evens ". R These minor incidents marred an excellent trip, because the accommodation and food were N very good. We visited many of the Parisian sights such as the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame, Sacre Coeur, and the Moulin Rouge. We all had a very enjoyable N and worthwhile trip. C. Doble, L.VO G
7 STOMPING STAMPING
ON THE 16th December, 1966, all the roads in JUST AFTER half-term, early in November, I scuth London streamed into the plush, reserved organised the " Clapham College Stamp Club ", area cf Clapham South. They came from near and I believe that it is the first ever really and far in cars and buses to find the new " in successful one in the school. It began with place " — Clapham College, where the Amboy nineteen members and since then has increased Dukes and the Mirage were giving a psychedelic to twenty-seven members. Most of the boys concert. seem to be keen and are on the look-out for any good bargains! The whole of the lower school was soon crammed to near half-capacity, and the multitude Because of their enthusiasm I organised a trip began to show its appreciation of the fine music — about the middle of November to see the by jumping up and down and making suitable magnificent display of stamps in the British noises. Museum. I hope the boys who came with me Unhappily, many of the congregation, probably appreciated the great value of these stamps and I also hope that they will be able to build up not realising that the concert had begun, their collections, taking the one at the British remained upstairs in the temporary wimpy bar, Museum as a goal. I will certainly organise noshing and chatting the women. more trips in the future to see collections and Others soon became thirsty and were seen exhibitions, because the boys concerned seemed to rush headlong out of the school in the to show great keenness towards that outing to direction of the nearest oasis " The George ". the British Museum. However, the dance was a resounding success, At the end of November I gave a stamp quiz and special thanks must be given to several to all the members — just to see how much they people :-- really knew about stamps — and these spectac- To Brother Christopher for taking such careful ular results show how good they are : for Ray- control of the cloakroom; mond Gately came first with 801%, Kevin To Mr. Richens, who with meagre materials, Fitzgerald was a close second with 731% and provided us with very suitable decorations; Michael O'Brien and Michael Deen were third and fourth respectively. The others were not To Mr. Pocock, who helped set up the stage far behind and there were prizes for the first and also entered the dance hall for five minutes, five places with a consolation prize for the boy before he, too, was strangely stricken with the who came last, who will remain unnamed. great thirst; To Tony Poplett, the best manager, runner The great success of the club is due entirely and cleaner a dance organization could want; to the members, who come from the first and To P. O'Brien (an ex-Collegian) who provided second forms. I hope many more boys will see the highlight of the evening when he nicked the how successful this club is and be compelled to microphone; join it.
And of course to that fine body of men the Yours philate-ly, prefects. G. Crowley, U.VI D. Doyle, L.VI
8 FOOD OR FREE FOR ALL
THE NEW DINING CENTRE
And to Cavendisshe the Scolaires they wende; Everything in the Dining Centre is new :— The Hooly blisful mele for to ete, new cooking utensils, new crockery, new cooks Ripe Grenes, Mashe Potatoes, and Fresch and new sized meals. Although the food is of Mete." a high quality, it is poor in quantity, but this is because we were used to having large meals THE ABOVE quotation is an extract taken from in the Cavendish Dining Centre. the Prologue to the Cavendisshe Tales, written by four learned scholars in the L.VI. This From the library window, which looks on to Prologue describes the characters who would the back of the Dining Centre, members of the hasten to Balham for their school dinner. How- sixth form can see the cooks, busy at work, ever, this no longer takes place, because a new preparing savoury victuals for the mid-day snack. building has been erected in the school, the If the library window is opened, the gentle Dining Centre. breeze blows the pleasant aroma of meat pie and cabbage into the library.
Stonehenge New Faces The Dining Centre is a modern building, and in comparison, makes the rest of the school Many new faces are seen in the Dining Centre. look like Stonehenge. About one hundred and Boys who never used to go to school dinners forty boys can eat in the Dining Centre at one are going to try out the New Dining Centre. sitting, and there are about 300 boys who have The Dining Centre had a capacity crowd on the dinners. The school, therefore, has been split first week, but it is too early to say whether into two parts, with the first, second and third this 100 support will continue. fcrms eating first, and the rest of the school C. Doble, L.VI afterwards.
9 THE JULIUS CAESAR HENRY IV PLAY HAMLET
THIS YEAR, unlike previous years, the school Caesar (Charles Logan) and as a great orator presented extracts from three plays, whereas who later aroused the Roman mob to such a normally one complete play would have been height that they cried out for the blood of the performed. There were doubts in many people's conspirators. Equally competent were Riley and minds at first, including my own, as to whether Lipinski as Prince Henry (Henry IV) and Jack this enterprise would turn out to be successful Falstaff respectively in the extract from Henry or not. But all such doubts were soon expelled IV. Richard Lipinski completely captured the on the opening night. attention of the audience with his wit and The extracts chosen were from three of humour and easily made this extract the most enjoyable. The last and final extract from Hamlet Shakespeare's more famous plays — they were Julius Caesar, Henry IV and Hamlet. was the most difficult to perform as it required a very high degree of acting to master the lead Performing extracts such as these must have roles of Hamlet and Claudius. But as a result presented the cast with many problems. Julius of much hard work and strenuous rehearsals, Caesar being a history, Henry IV a comedy, and Gregory Byrne as Hamlet and Peter White as Hamlet a tragedy, they required great flexibility Claudius, King of Denmark, both succeeded in of activity from the cast, who had to adapt making this extract an instant success. Hamlet, themselves to the different atmospheres and convinced that his father was murdered by his situations of each play. Alex Myers showed uncle Claudius, and later tormented by having that this could be done quite successfully when himself killed Polonius and Claudius, scourged he had to characterize no less than six different by having killed his brothers, are indeed memor- people in the three extracts. able. Two actors, with minor roles, whom the audience found impressive were Brendan Milli- Another difficulty which is found in all of gan as Francis (Henry IV) and later Polonius Shakespeare's plays is the speaking of poetry. (Hamlet) and Edward Urbanski as Mrs. Quickly It is difficult for a member of the audience to (Henry IV) and Ophelia (Hamlet). However it understand Shakespeare if he is not a regular was not just the efforts of the above named theatre-goer or reader of Shakespeare : but the which contributed to making the evening a cast spoke so effectively and meaningfully, that success, but of all the cast. it is difficult to imagine that anyone could fail to comprehend what was being said. Much of the credit for the play must go to Mr. Pocock who put much time, work and effort into directing and producing this play. Mr. Magnificent Success Ritchens and Mr. Kidd together with his lower The acting by the whole cast was splendid and sixth chemistry group must also be thanked for resulted in the extracts being a magnificent the simple, yet extremely effective,. set and success. Most notable and memorable of the scenery. R. Kessling and A. Tworkowski actors were those that took the lead roles in adequately managed the tape recording and each play. Wilson Bowers splendidly portrayed sound effects. Antony in Julius Caesar, as a loyal Roman soldier grievously wounded by the death of E. Madden, L.VI
10 Wilson Bowers in Gregory Byrne in " Julius Caesar " " Hamlet "