THE CRANLEIGHAN VOLUME EIGHTEEN NUMBER ELEVEN

MARCH 1949 THE CRANLEIGHAN. MARCH, 1949.

VOLUME XVIII. No. 11.

EDITORIAL.

STICKS! TTOCKEY has taken the place of Bugger, but otherwise there is little sign or feeling of change. A quiet air of self-sufficiency and security is about, the one illusion increased, perhaps, by the con- stant reminder of the School Farm, the other by happy knowledge that the day of reckoning, the day of examinations, is not for this term. After the holidays, with the inevitable and incessant News, there is a natural and harmful temptation to shut out the world and to live within the many interests and activities which are the School. While the skates, so hopefully brought back, seem doomed to an idle life, the opposite is the case for their owners. The pugilists among them have tasted blood; the hockey enthusiasts, most of them dangerous, menacingly swing their sticks; the fives and squash players frantically hurl themselves in vain pursuit of elusive little balls. All this, and societies too, where everyone can surely indulge his interest. There is satisfaction for those who excel and those who simply enjoy, for those who are merely curious and those who are smugly amused at the contortions of the fencers, the slowly-growing edifices of the carpenters, or the heart-rending noises which emanate more or less continually from the music boxes. Here, also, some of us work, learn to value friendship and to keep it, learn to be self-reliant and helpful. But if we are to help in moulding the world—and England still looks to the Public Schools for her leaders—we should carry into it, as we leave, ideas and ideals. For into the world of Communists and trade unions, of exports and liabilities, we must all eventually be flung; a world which never has been, and never will be, made a better place to live in by apathy towards its problems or by ideals formed in a fools' paradise. This we cannot afford to ignore. Only vigour and resolution will ever succeed; and if we, as we go, can carry Cranleigh, beyond Cranleigh, the eventful years here, in which we have learned so much, will not have passed for nothing. 39° SCHOOL NOTES.

The Lent Term began on Tuesday, January 18th, and will end on Tuesday, March 29th. Next term, begins on Friday, April 29th.

The death occurred on Sunday, January 30th, of Mr. C. T. Musgrave, a member of the Council from 1903 to 1944. At the funeral the Reverend C. Crowhurst represented the Council and the Headmaster, who was prevented by a previous engagement from attending.

W. J. Wren has been elected to an Exhibition in Biology at Peter- house, Cambridge. He has also passed the 1st M.B. (Cambridge), parts 1, 2 and 3. D. A. M. Ellis has passed the 1st M.B. (London).

T. R. Gribble has been selected to shoot in a team representing the combined Cadet Forces in the Inter-Services small-bore match against the Royal Navy, the Army, the R.A.F., the R.N.V.R., the Territorial Army, and the R.A.F.V.R.

THE ENDOWMENT FUND. List of Subscriptions and Donations from November 14th, 1948, to February 18th, 1949:— £ s. d. Collection at Confirmation Service 23 18 7 Chapel Box, 1948(3) 5 18 4 R. J. Saunders 110 Bank Interest 2 9 11 Conversion Stock, 3i per cent 33 9 4 War Stock, 3J per cent 51 7 2 George Oldroyd 220 Chiddingfold Farmers' Foxhounds 10 0 o Cranleigh Cricket Club 10 0 o J. W. Marston 10 10 0 H. F. Lee 220 E. J.V.Percy 5 0 Total to date ... £4,759 5s. 7d.

SCHOOL OFFICIALS. Senior Prefect: M. R. Fairbarns. School Prefects: G. B. C. Jones, R. M. Hastie-Smith, D. Lister, D. C. Calcutt, B. R. Wordsworth, G. M. Wells, R. A. Foulks. Captain of Hockey: G. H. Ellis. 391 Vice-Captain and Hon. Secretary of Hockey: D. J. Tanner. Captain of Fives: G. B. C. Jones. Captain of Boxing: G. B. C. Jones. Captain of Shooting: R. A. Foulks. Chapel Readers: M. R. Fairbarns, G. B. C. Jones, R. M. Hastie-Smith, D. J. Lister, D. C. Calcutt, B. R. Wordsworth, G. M. Wells, R. A. Foulks. Hon. Secretary of Games Committee: M. R. Fairbarns. St. Nicholas Scholars: D. C. Calcutt, R. P. Johnson. Editors of The Cranleighan: R. M. Hastie-Smith and B. R. Wordsworth.

CHAPEL OFFERTORY FUND, 1948(3). Receipts. Chapel Collections:— . £ s. d. Cranleigh School Mission 17 0 2 Chapel Offertory Fund 55 7 3 Chapel Offertory Boxes:— Cranleigh School Mission 3 0 Cranleigh School Endowment Fund 5 3 Church Overseas 7 Chapel Expenses 3 0

£72 19 3 Disbursements. Cranleigh School Mission 17 3 2 Cranleigh School Endowment Fund (1) 29 16 11 Society for Propagation of the Gospel 5 10 9 Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge 3 3 8 St. Luke's Hostel 14 4 Cambridge University Mission to Delhi 9 7 Chapel Expenses (2) 19 3 4 £76 1 9 (1) The offerings on Confirmation Day, amounting to £23 18s. 7d., are included here. (2) Chapel Expenses were unusually high because of the expense of renewing Alms Bags, £10. The alms at early celebration of the Holy Communion are given to the School Mission unless the collections on a particular day are devoted to a special object. The following visitors have preached in the School Chapel this term:— The Reverend H. L. Johnston, M.C., R.D., Rector of Cranleigh. The Reverend W. H. A. Cooper, Rector of Ashtead. The Reverend R. H. Redfern, Missions to Seamen. The Reverend F. D. Coggan, D.D., Principal of London College of Divinity. 392 HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE. Baird, A. J., II, d+, s+. 1. 23. Lister, D. J., IV, 1. x. "23. Burnell. C. M., II, d+, e+, 1, 16, Meredith, A. G. N., IV, 1, y, 22, 21. 23. *23 Calcutt. D. C., II, h. i, 23. Morgan, R. I., IV, 1, y, 23. Cocks, P. J., IV, 1, y, k. Perryer, B. S., II, d+, h, 1, *23. Elliott. J. J., II, d+, S+, 23. Rawley, M. J., IV, k, 1, r, 23. Finn. P. P. T., II, d+, s+. 1, 23. Waters, J. R., IV, k, 1, r. Garrett, J. T., II, g, h, 23. Wells, G. M., IV, k, 1, r, 23. Griffiths, J. S., II, g, h, 5. Wheatley, A. L., II, d+, s+, 23. Johnson. R. P., IV, K, L, r+, 23. Wordsworth, D. R., II, d+, g, 13, Ker. R. A. C., IV, 1, r, 18. *23. Lees, S. B., TV, k, 1, 17, 22, 23. Wren, W. J., IV, 1, Y, k. Levicky. M., II, e+, RU+, 17. Roman numerals indicate group in which candidate passed (II=Modern Studies; IV=Natural Science). Main Subjects: d=French; e=German; s=Spanish; ru=Russian; g= English; h=History; x=Geography; i=Music; k=Physics; 1= Chemistry; y=Biology; r=Mathematics; Capital=Distinction. Subsidiary Subjects : l=Latin; 5=French; 13=Geography; 16=Draw- ing; 17=Mathematics; 21=Biology; 22=Physical Geography and Elementary Geology; 23=Scripture Knowledge; + indicates Oral; Asterisk=Distinction in Scripture Knowledge.

Details of the July examinations, which were not available for our last issue : — SCHOOL CERTIFICATE. KEY ; a=Scripture; b=English Literature; c=History; d=Geography; f=Greek; g=French; h=German; q=Spanish; i=Elementary Maths.; j=Additional Maths.; k=Physics; l=Chemistry; m=Physics with Chemistry; y=Biology; s=Drawing; p=Music; +=Oral; Capital= Credit; ((^Distinction. N.B.—English Language : l=Distinction; 2=Credit; 3=Pass. Barter, I. S., 2, (A). B, C, (E), Findlay, M. S., 2, a, B, g, Y. (G)+, H+, I. Fowle, C. J., 2, A, b, c, (E), (G)+, Bell, C. C. R. M., 1, a, B, I, M, I, m, Y. (Y). Fraser, R. M., 2, a, b, D, G+, I, Bourne, W. A., 2, A, B, G, I, (K), S, Y. (L). (Y). Geddes. C. P., 2, A+, b, c, (E). Bowler, J. L., 1, A, B, c, g, I, m, f, (G), I. (Y). Gillingham, H. J., 3, A, b, D, I, Bray, P. M., 2, a, B, D, i, M, Y. m, Y. Bruton, R. W., 2, A, B, D, G, I, Gout, G. W., 2, a, B, G+, I, m, M, (Y). (Y). Burgess, J. D., 1, A+. B, c, e, f, Gribble, T. R., 2, A, B, D, i, M, Y. G+, I. Hall, R. D., 1, B, c, G+, Q+, I. Burleigh, P. R., 2, A, B, (D), G+, Harding, B. J., 2, a, b, g, I, m, Y. I, M, (Y). Harper, J. E., 2, A, B, C, G, i. BurrSe, J. P., 2, A, B. (D), G+, Hart, G. W. P., 2, a, B, G+, Q+, o. I, 1, Y. Heaney, G. B., 2, a, B, D, G, I, J, Campbell, R. I. M., 2, A, B, D, (M), Y. q+, i, M, Y. Hill, C. W. S., 1, a, B, D, q+, I, Cawte, E. C., 2, A, B, G, I, M, (Y). M, Y. de Olive-Lowe, S. G.. 2, A, B, I, Y. Jacobs, P. B., 2, a+, b, E, F, G+. Coles, J. A. P., 2, A, B, G+, I, (I), J, P. M, Y. Jennings, D. L., 2, A, B, E, G+, Cressall, P. A. G., 1. (A), B. C, (I), (Y). Q+, I, J, K, (Y). Jenvey, M. J., 2, B, g+, I, M, Y. Evison, P., 2, B, e, G-. Q+, I. Johnson, D. R. P., 3, b, d, I, M, Y. 393 Larkin, M. J., 1, a, e, G+, (D), Randall, K. G. A., 2, To, D, I, M, y. (I), (J), (M), (Y). Reeve, C. A. M., 2, A, B, E+, I, Leicester, B. D. B., 2, A, c, G+, (G), (H). I, M, y, (B). Bimmer, J. D., 2, a, B, C, E, G+, Lloyd, J. K., 2, A, B, d, G+, I, Q+, i, P. (Y). Robinson, A. J. M., 1, E, G, J, Macgregor, C. G., 1, A+, B, C, (A), (D), (I), (M), (Y). P+, (E), (G), (O). Robinson, D. P., 1, A+, B. c, e, Mxu-ray, J. S., 2, a, B, D, m, Y. P, g+, I. Newell, A, 1, A, B, C, E+, i, M, Tanner, D. J., 2, B, d, G+, I (A). (G), (Y). Taylor, G. C., 3, a, b, I, m, y. Newton, M. K., 2, A+, B, C, E, Trace, C. L., a, B+, c, e, G+, I. F, G+, I. Tunnicliffe, B. L., 2, A, B, c, E, Nisbett, B., 3, a, B, G+, L, (D), G+, H+, I. (Y).. Twisk, K. Y., 2, B, D, I, L. (Y). O'Hara, M. J., 2, B, C, E, G+, Watson, C. R. D., 2, A, b, d, I, (A), (I), (M), (Y). M, (Y). Oldaker, J. J., 2, a, B, c, I, Y. Wheadon, R. A., 2, a, D, G+, I, Patrick, 3. G., 2, A, B, I, M, Y. Y, p, (M). Patterson, L. C., 2, A, B, g+, i, Woods, L., 2, a, B, E, G+. I, M, Y. L, (D), (Y). Wright, D. G., 2, a, B, G+, Q+, Powe, J. D., 2, a, B, I, M, Y, (D). I, O. Preston, A, N. M., 2, A+, B, E+, Wright, M. M., 1, B, c, E. G+, I, I, (G). M, (A),

DECEMBER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE. Johnson, D. B. P., 3, d, I, M, y. Taylor, G. C., 2, A, B, c, I, m, y. Stovold, B. C., 2, 6, D, i, y. The following added credits : — Bowler, J. L., G. Inglis, J., E. Bray, P. M., I. Larkin, M. J., E. Burgess, J. D., E. Lloyd, J. K., E. Evison, P., E. Nisbet, B., 2. Poulks, R. A.. H. Rimmer, j. D., I. Harbord, R. N. W., (E). Robinson, D. F., E, F. Harper, J. E., I. Trace, C. L., A, C. Hart, G. W. P., A, C, O. Watson, C. R. D., Q.

The following have been elected to Entrance Scholarships and Exhibitions, March, 1949 : — Scholarships. R. A. Matthews, Dulwich College Preparatory and Cranleigh School. R. A. Soward, Branksome Hilders, Haslemere, and Cranleigh School. J. B. Maequeen, Femden, Haslemere. Exhibitions. P. G. Marsden, West House, Edgbaston, Birmingham. J. W. Selby, Carn Brea, Bromley, Kent. C. H. Bloy, The Abbey, East Grinstead. Instrumental Scholarships. P. G. Fletcher, King Edward VI School, Louth, Lines. J. R. Wilder, Hildersham House, Broadstairs. Music Exhibitions. A. D. Higman, Eastbourne College Preparatory and Cranleigh School. D. S. Blacklow, Yateley Manor and Cranleigh School. N. F. Bird, Caldicott, Farnham Royal, Bucks. 394 DEBATING SOCIETY. One meeting has been held so far this term, on February 1st. The subject was: "In the opinion of this House, Jazz is a debasement of a great art, and the world would be better without it." Proposed by Mr. D. C. Calcutt, who declared that jazz sprang from the fundamental instability of the age, and was run principally by foreigners to the financial detriment of Great Britain. Opposed by Mr. D. J. Tanner, who said that anything which had such an influence as jazz must be a great art in itself. It provided an outlet for people's personality. Third speaker, Mr. B. S. Perryer, who poured scorn upon jazz's claim to being great art. He drew attention to the characters and appearance of its fans and exponents in support of this view. Fourth speaker, Mr. A. J. Baird, who sketched a short history of jazz and its structure to prove that it did possess a very real art of its own, as is found in great folk music. Mr. Amos said that America need neither be blamed for jazz nor the negroes. Mr. Trace declared that the contortions of the conductor of a symphony orchestra showed that lack of restraint was art. Mr. Elliott drew a comparison between the negro and the jazz fiend. Mr. Gribble said that the Royal Family were supporters of jazz. Mr. Larkin said that, in view of the restrictions of the present day, jazz was a safety valve for pent-up feeling, and that there was room for it with classical music. Mr. Wells disagreed with "swing classics." Mr. Fairbarns said that jazz was an integral part of the nation's life, and should be retained. Mr. R. P. Johnson said that the rhythmic emphasis of jazz was indicative of a low mental standard. Mr. Munns maintained that the conductor was essential for classical music, or its cacophony would resemble jazz. Mr. Dawson spoke in support of old-fashioned dancing. Mr. Nash said that the players were the only people who really enjoyed jazz. Mr. Williams, speaking with authority, said that criticism of foreign, classics in jazz was not serious, as many great artists were foreign. Mr. Wood drew a distinction between art and entertainment, and decided, that jazz must be retained for its entertainment value. Mr. Hastie-Smith said that a society entertained by jazz must be sick: a healthy society should have no need for it. Mr. Foulks wished to know if the previous speaker wished to nationalise entertainment. Mr. Prebble thought jazz was a better expression of an unstable society than more violent action. The motion was lost by 80 votes to 20.

ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY. The Society has not been very active this term, and questions may have been asked about its continued existence. Do not despair; we may yet been seen scratching the greensand of Pitch, disturbing the skyline. 395 There are a few Celtic forts in the district, and M. J. O'Hara, who has studied several examples in Wales, may lead us in investigating them. Recently we learnt that Surrey Archaeological Society investigators decided in 1946 that the Roman road on Winterfold, which we investi- gated so thoroughly last term, in fact does not exist! Activity in that direction seems thus to be stopped. Our reply, however, to those who complain of our inactivity is to quote the remark of a member of the Surrey Archaeological Society, who said that, as compared with our twelve, he only had one fellow member in his school archaeological society. E. C. C.

THE SCIENCE SOCIETY. The Society met at the beginning of the term to elect new officers, as the President, W. J. Wren, and the Hon. Secretary, M. Mackenzie, had left. G. B. C. Jones was elected president, and G. M. Wells hon. secretary. It is hoped that during the course of the term the Rev. L. E. Tanner will give a lecture on "Oil." G. B. C. JONES.

AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION. Since the last edition of The Cranleighan, when the Association had only just been formed, activities have begun. To date, we have had two lectures and two agricultural film shows. We started off last term with a talk by Mr. Rowe, who is an adviser to Spillers, Ltd., on "The Care and Management of Calves." His talk was excellently illustrated by film-strips, and after asking a number of questions everyone went away with the feeling that the Association had started well. At the end of last term we had the first of the agricultural film shows, when Mr. Chittingdon—a technical adviser to the Surrey War Agricultural Committee—brought us down three films about agricul- ture in general. The interest of all members could be seen from the number of questions asked at the end. Our first lecture this term was to have been given by the Principal of the Surrey Farm Institute, Mr. Hankenson, but through a mis- understanding he did not arrive. However, at this meeting we elected J. A. Coles Hon. Secretary, in place of J. G. Patrick, who left at the end of last term. Mr. Berry, the local veterinary surgeon, gave us our first lecture this term. He was to have spoken on the vast subject of "The Diseases of Cows and Horses," but it was obvious from the start that he could not possibly cover all this ground in the short space of time allotted to him. Most of us were amazed at the way in which he so clearly described the diseases of cows in the time. After Mr. Berry's lecture, Mr. Butcher, of the Anglo-American Oil Company, gave us the second of the film shows. In the first film, about the lubrication of engines, we saw how the "stalling" of engines in cold weather is, to a large extent, caused by the use of low grade oil. In the second film, on the fueling of engines, points emphasised were the use of the correct fuel and the correct management of engines in order to prevent "knocking," which could cause damage to the engine. 396 We hope to have two more talks this term (one of which will be given by Mr. Hankenson), but next term we hope to have all of our meetings outside. In conclusion we would like to thank Mr. Aldridge and Mr. Craig (who has kindly arranged all our lectures and films), for their help and support. B. J. HARDING.

PURVIS SOCIETY. O.C. members of the Purvis Society were asked, in last term's edition, to write to the editor if they were interested in a re-union dinner. So far there has not been sufficient response, to make the project practicable, but we hope that this will be remedied by next term. The Society was addressed during the Christmas Term by the Head- master on "Translations," and by Mr. A. E. B. Gilligan, who spoke of his cricket experiences at home and abroad. M. R. P.

CHESS SOCIETY. On Saturday, February 19th, a team of six, representing the Society, beat St. John's School, Leatherhead, at Leatherhead, by four games to two. The team consisted of D. C. Calcutt, J. B. N. Kurkjian, A. S. Milton, M. G. Taylor, B. R. Wordsworth, and J. A. Geddes. The first four won their games. Since the match proved to be such a success from all angles, it is hoped that this, and fixtures with other schools, will become regular events. For the remaining five weeks of this term a Knock-out Competition has been organised. There were 32 entrants. The result will be published in the next issue of The Cranleighan. The Society will not function in the Summer Term. D. C. CALCTJTT, Hon. Secretary.

RADIO SOCIETY. Last term Mr. Morley kindly agreed to join our ranks as a patron, and since then he has proved a source of good advice on a variety of subjects connected with the Society. Some members went to the Amateur Radio Exhibition in London, which we all enjoyed. Mr. Young, on behalf of the J.T.C., very kindly donated a sum. to the Society, and it was this that made it possible for us to order a wire- less for the Society from Liverpool. This radio has since been installed and is now working well. We have recently acquired some radios which should provide good material for future reconstruction on different lines to suit our needs. The workshop has been thoroughly cleaned and a number of im- provements made. It is hoped that another bench and more equip- ment may become available in the near future, thus providing means for future progress. R. A. W. 397 NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY. Last year dates cards were issued to members of the Society, ana recordings of the first appearance of certain natural phenomena were asked for. It is hoped, by means of these cards, to encourage accurate observation and the taking of notes in the field. The following is a list of the first dates recorded for 1948 : — FLOWERING PLANTS. Cuckoo April 4 Hazel (female flowers) : Feb. 14 House Martin May 2 Coltsfoot Feb. 28 Whitethroat May 2 Celandine Feb. 29 Swift May 1 Wood Anemone March 14 Spotted Flycatcher ... May 13 Cuckoo Flower March 19 House Martin Blackthorn March 23 (last seen) Oct. 11 Garlic Hedge Mustard : April 30 Pochard Nov. 12 Horse Chestnut May 1 Hawthorn May 2 Wigeon Nov. 12 Dog Rose May 20 Frogs' Spawn Greater Bindweed July 3 First seen March 11 TREES. INSECTS. Small White Beech First brood April 20 First leafing April 10 Small Copper Leafless Nov. 10 First brood May 6 Oak Holly Blue First leafing April 15 First brood May 9 Leafless Nov. 28 Orange Tip (male) ... March 24 Ash Cinnabar Moth April 25 Common Blue First leafing May 7 First brood May 6 Leafless Oct. 25 Wood White May 11 Horse Chestnut Mayfly May 5 First leafing March 20 Cockchafer May 8 Leafless Oct. 30 Water Boatman March 28 Elm VARIOUS. First leafing April 15 Wryneck March 28 Leafless Nov. 15 Pearl-bordered Fritillary May 5 BIRDS. White Admiral June 12 Chiffchaft March 22 Ringlet July 2 Willow Warbler April 2 Silver-studded Blue ... July 1 Swallow April 17 Silver-washed Fritillary July 2 VACHERY. A visit to Vachery has been made by the Society each week during the two winter terms, with the object of recording the approximate numbers of water fowl on the lake. Details of these observations will be given in the next edition of The Cranleighan.

METEOROLOGICAL REPORT, 1948-49. Rainfall. Highest temp. Lowest temp. November 1.69in. ... 66deg.F. ... 25deg.F. December Is1>l3th ... 1.92in. ... 59deg.F. ... 24deg.F. January 21st-31st ... .06in. ... 51deg.F. ... 29deg.F. The highest rainfall recorded in one day during November was .45in., December .391n., and January .06in. The winter has been very mild, and no snow has fallen in Cranleigh. The rainfall during November and December was rather heavier than during the corre- Bponding period last year, but during the ten days recorded in January rain fell on one day only, as compared with 2.26in. in the tame ten days last year. R. A. F. VALETE. II AND III SOUTH. Vc.—G. C. Taylor; came 1945, placed III; School Certificate; Certifi- cate "A," Parts I and II; lance-corporal In J.T.C. VI 2c.—W. E. D. Bousfield; came 1945, placed Ma; School Certificate, matriculation; J.T.C.; Certificate "A," Parts I and II; entrance exhibitioner. N. &M.—R. C. Legg; came 1947(3), placed Vb; School Certificate, London matriculation; J.T.C.; Certificate "A," Parts I and II. I AND IV SOUTH. VI 4 4a.—R. A. Fowle; came 1944(2), placed Vb; entrance scholar; senior prefect, school prefect, chapel reader; School Certifi- cate, matriculation, Higher Certificate; School shooting VIII 1946-7-8, colours 1947-8, hon. secretary, 1948; played 2nd XI cricket; captain 3rd XV; Purvis Society; hoii. secretary Games Committee; Marcellus in "Julius Caesar"; Certificate "A," Parts I and II; signals classification; C.S.M. in J.T.C. VI N. & M.—T. R. Wallen; came 1942(3), placed III; house captain, School prefect, chapel reader; School Certificate; played 1st XI hockey 1947-8, 2nd XI colours 1947-8; 1st XI cricket colours 1947-8, vice-captain 1948; played 1st XV 1946-7-8, colours 1947, 1948, hon. secretary and vice-captain 1948; played South of England Public Schools XV; played School Fives 1948-7-8, colours 1947, 1948, hon. secretary 1947, captain 1948; squash team 1946-7-8, hon. secretary 1947, captain 1948; house tie; Certificate "A," Parts I and II; C.S.M. in J.T.C. VI 4 2b.—D. A. M. Ellis; came 1943(2), placed Me; house prefect; School Certificate, matriculation, Higher Certificate, 1st M.B. London; 2nd XV 1948, colours 1948; choir; Certificate "A," Parts I and II; under-offlcer in J.T.C.; Junior School. VI 2d.—P. L. Broadway; came 1945(2), placed Me; house prefect; School Certificate, matriculation; Civil Service clerical exam.; School shooting VIII 1948, representative tie, colours 1948; stage staff; Certificate "A," Parts I and II; corporal in J.T.C. Illb.—J. P. Scott; came 1947(3), placed Illb. WEST. VI 4 2a.—N. J. Maurice-Smith; came 1944(1), placed III; house captain, school prefect, chapel reader; School Certificate, matriculation, 1st M.B., Part III; 2nd XV colours 1947-8, captain 2nd XV 1948, played 1st XV 1948; Certificate "A," Parts I and II; sergeant In J.T.C. VI 3.—K. E. Seerett; came 1944(3), placed IVc; house prefect; School Certificate, matriculation; 2nd XV colours 1947-8, played 1st XV 1948; Certificate "A," Parts I and II; signals classifica- tion; lance-corporal in J.T.C.; Junior School. VI N. &M.—P. H. Hlpwell; came 1944(3), placed III; School Certifi- cate; Certificate "A," Parts I and II. I NORTH. VI 4 2b.—M. Mackenzie; came 1944(2), placed Vb; entrance scholar; house captain, school prefect, chapel reader; School Certifi- cate, matriculation, Higher Certificate; 1st XV colours 1948, 2nd XI hockey 1948; president of Science Society; hon. secre- tary Natural History Society; Purvis Society; school elec- trician; Certificate "A," Parts I and II; sergeant in J.T.C.; Junior School. 399 Vc.—S. G. de Clive-Lowe; came 1947(2), placed IVb; school prefect; School Certificate; 1st XV colours 1947-8, captain 1948, 1st XI cricket colours 1947-8; house tie. VI 4 2a.—M. J. Bawley; came 1944(1), placed Ma; house prefect; Barclay Bank scholar; School Certificate, matriculation, Higher Certificate; president of Radio Society; librarian of Science Society; Purvis Society; Captain in "Hamlet," Mr. Hardcastle in "She Stoops to Conquer"; Certificate "A," Parts I and II; signals-sergeant in J.T.C. VI 2a.—A. E. Woolf; came 1944(3), placed Me; house prefect; School Certificate, matriculation; 3rd XV 1948; Declus and Titlnius in "Julius Ceesar"; Certificate "A," Parts I and II; corporal in J.T.C. Va2.—J. N. Baynes; came 1945(1), placed Me; Law Preliminary Examination; Certificate "A," Parts I and II; lance-corporal in J.T.C. II NORTH. VI 4 4b.—W. J. Wren; came 1944(3), placed Vb; entrance scholar, school prefect; School Certificate, matriculation, Higher Cer- tificate with biology distinction; Cambridge 1st M.B., Parts I, II and III; Surrey County Scholarship; Entrance Exhibition to Peterhouse, Cambridge; played 2nd XV 1948, played 3rd XV 1947-8; shot for School 1947-8; hon. secretary Science Society 1947-8, president 1948; hon. secretary Natural History Society 1947-8; Purvis Society; chairman Williams Library Committee 1948; Atha; Choral Society; choir; School orchestra; Caius Ligarius and Messala in "Julius Caesar"; Certificate "A," Parts I and II; corporal in J.T.C. Agricultural VI.—J. G. Patrick; came 1944(3), placed III; house prefect; School Certificate; played 1st XV 1948; representa- tive shoots and 2nd XV colours; Atha; hon. secretary of the Agricultural Association; Certificate "A," Parts I and II; corporal In J.T.C.; Junior School. VI N. & M.—J. S. Murray; came 1945(3), placed Me; house prefect; School Certificate; Certificate "A," Parts I and II; sergeant in J.T.C.; played 3rd XV 1948; Dibgate basket ball team 1948; Williams Library registrar VI 2b— G. W. P. Hart; came 1945(1), placed Me; School Certificate; Certificate "A," Parts I and II. VI 2b.—N. R. Landon; came 1945(2), placed IVa; School Certificate, matriculation; J.T.C.; Certificate "A," Parts I and II. VI 3.—G. N. Trice; came 1944(2), placed III; School Certificate, matriculation; Certificate "A," Parts I and II; lance-corporal in J.T.C. EAST. VI 2b.—A. L. Wheatley; came 1944(3), placed IVb; Peek Scholar; house prefect; School Certificate, matriculation, Higher Certificate; choir; Purvis Society; Debating Society; Clitus and Carpenter in "Julius Csesar"; Certificate "A," Parts I and II; corporal in J.T.C. VI 3.—J. D. Burgess; came 1945(2), placed Ma; entrance exhibitioner; School Certificate, matriculation; chapel server; choir; orchestra; Artemldorus in "Julius Csesar." JUNIOR SCHOOL. J. S. Passmore. | D. H. Phelps. } To Senior School. D. A. Thirkettle. ) F. R. M. Wardel. 400 SALVETE. II AND III SOUTH. I NORTH. J. M. Gysin, Middle C. P. T. Nance, Illb. D. A. Thlrkettle, IVa. J. F. T. Shapland, Illta. J. T. Wrighton, Illb. J. S. Passmore, Illb. A. C. Loveland, Illb. I AND IV SOUTH. II NORTH. B. W. D. Writer, Middle A. N. G. Pearce, Illb. R. C. Johns, Illb. C. R. Woodgate, Illb. P. G. Longmuir, Middle A. EAST. WEST. B. Goulden, Ilia. J. Hockin, Shell. R. S Napier Ilia. M. J. I. Phillips, Middle A. D. H. Phelps, Middle A. P. B. Walsh, Middle A. C. G. Prevost, Illb. JUNIOR SCHOOL. J. E. Dicker. P. J. Tilsley. D. F. Newling-Ward.

MUSIC. # ORCHESTRAL CONCERT. Sunday, February 6th. This was the third Concert in the series of Subscription Concerts. The programme consisted of works by Mozart, Bach, and Haydn, conducted by Robin Wood. The Concert began with Mozart's Impresario Overture. At the opening bar one realised that here was a first-class orchestra responsively alive to a conductor whose intent was to give a sincere interpretation of the music. As the overture progressed one realised the formal perfection of Mozart's genius, and appreciated the age of elegance of which this overture is so fine an example. This was followed by Mozart's Concerto in A for Clarinet, the last concerto of any kind that he wrote. One might reasonably have been deceived by the appearance of simplicity in the Impresario Over- ture into dismissing Mozart as a polished, dainty and witty com- poser representing the formal perfection of his age. The Concerto, however, written during his last and greatest period, expresses the profundity of thought so often acclaimed in later composers whose work is more obviously portentous. Mr. Colin Davis, the soloist, played in full co-operation with both conductor and orchestra, and, with the ease and assurance of combined virtuosity and musicianship, together with a reverence for the composer, gave a magnificent per- formance of this great work. Mr. Davis exploited his instrument to the full, not as a sheer exhibition of virtuosity, but as a means of demonstrating to the full the beauties of his instrument, and that was what Mozart intended. The next item was one of the six concertos Bach wrote for the clavier. This concerto in D minor is generally considered the finest, and is certainly the best-known.. The soloist was Mr. Brian Douglas, who not only played with the taste and musicianship one has come to associate with his art, but who> also managed to convey the poetic qualities that suffuse the lyrical episodes of this intimate work. 40i Haydn's Letter W Symphony brought this memorable concert to a close. Of its four movements the last Is probably the most exciting, and so vividly did the players interpret the atmosphere that one glanced out of the window expecting to see a crowd of Croatian peasants in the gayest of folk-dances. The tempo was exactly right for each movement, and one could not help appreciating the know- ledge and sound musicianship of the conductor who had provided a programme of music that demanded such a high standard of per- formance. W. E. G.

"BITS AND PIECES." Has there ever been an end-of-term show which was not a success? A programme of fourteen short, and quite unconnected, items could have been dismally monotonous, but the tempo of "Bits and Pieces" never flagged. There were sketches and songs, inkspots and shadows, and in all of them the enthusiasm of the audience was echoed on the stage. Though, who could help applauding in an atmosphere of only-twelve-hours-to-go ? J. D. B.

THE SCHOOL FARM. On the 25th March, 1947, the farm was taken over by the School. Almost two years ago, but in that short period a considerable change has taken place in the buildings and on the land. Anyone visiting the farm on that cold day in March would have been struck with the desolation. Around the farm buildings the cold east wind blew through the empty cattle yards; whistling through broken window panes and making the many aged doors creak and groan. Where the cowshed now stands there was a derelict pig-house roofed with iron sheets, and these napped and clanked with every gust of wind. Around the farm the fields were covered with snow, with not a trace of a hoof mark. Even the trees seemed miserable as they looked down on all the emptiness of buildings and fields. What a difference to-day! Where the old pig-sties stood there is now a modern cowshed in which 30 milking cows feed, drink, and sleep. Each cow, with a personality and" name of Its own, enjoys its housing comforts. Each one is attended to according to Its tem- perament. Some are fussy and like to be groomed and fed in certain ways; some like to be talked to, and some just don't care what happens so long as they have sufficient to eat and drink and have a comfortable bed. But throughout the cowshed there is a feeling of content, and that is how it should be. A good cowman treats his cows as individuals, soothes them when they are irritable, and is always on the lookout for any abnormality. Of the 30 cows now milking, 27 are the original heifers bought in July, 1947, and three are he'ifers brought into the herd in November, 1948. In the first lactation period, that is, 305 days, the original 30 cows gave a herd average of 674 gallons—a very creditable performance for a first lactation. 4O2 Near the cowshed a fine modem calf-house has been erected. The young calves are taken there at the age of four days, and at that age are given their own snug little pen. At a month old they are moved Into larger pens with two or three more calves, and at four to five months old they are removed from the calf-house and put in a big loose-box which has access to a large open yard. When they are in the calf-house these young calves like to be petted; they love to suck a finger or to be rubbed behind the ears. However, within a week of their transfer to the yard, although they still enjoy a kind word, they like to show their independence by throwing up their back legs in a pretence of kicking, and fly round the yard with their tails in the air. There are now 17 of these heifer calves, ranging in age from three weeks to six months old, and a nicer looking bunch would be difficult to find. Even the old bull feels proud of his daughters. In the big covered courtyard are housed 16 heifers born in 1947. They are now big and strong. Ten of these heifers will be sold at the Attested T.T. Sales in March and April; the remaining six, which are daughters of the best milking cows, will be retained for replacement in the herd. It will be an unhappy day when the 10 leave as, from the day they were born, each one has had Its daily attention and they have become a part of the family of the farm. A part of the old buildings, once the cowshed, now houses 15 fatten- ing pigs. In a year 48 pigs will be fattened for the Ministry of Food. Fed on swill from School, small potatoes, cabbage leaves, etc., supple- mented with a little meal, the pigs fatten rapidly and sell at a good profit. Another part of the building now houses the bull, a pedigree named "Minstead Bight Away." He has his own exercise yard, which is fenced in with tubular bars. He is a playful fellow, but everyone is advised not to try and play with him. One gentle toss of that power- ful head and the world's highest's jumping record would easily be broken. Many other alterations, too numerous to explain in this article, have taken place in the old buildings. One place, however, remains the same—the old barn—and each year the same pair of owls come along about February and make their abode high up in the thick straw below the tiles. As one enters the barn they make a deep protest which, in the early dark morning, sounds most ghost-like. In fact, one farm trainee, a cockney, fled in terror the first time he heard it one dark morning about 5.30. In the fields the change might not be quite so noticeable to those with little agricultural knowledge except, perhaps, that so many more fields are ploughed. But the initiated would see the difference in the colour of the ploughed soil and in the colour and composition of the grassland. Where once there had been old pastures consisting mainly of watergrass, buttercups, and many other weeds, there were now grasses of greater feeding value, with an abundance of clover, and the buttercups and other weeds had disappeared; they would notice also that many Hedges had been cut and the ditches dug and shaped so that the drainage water flowed freely, thus draining the land. It has taken two years to make those changes, and, although there may not be many more alterations to the buildings, yet each year will bring changes in the fields and in the hedgerow. That field which one year was rich in green of the pasture may in another year be a golden brown of the corn or a carpet of blue from the flowers of the linseed plant. And the animals change too. Each year the poorest will be eliminated, with a replacing by better stock. J. T. C. 403 CRANLEIGH ABROAD. The success of Major Hopewell's trips to Prance and Mr. Scott's holiday through France and Spain to Majorca resulted in a party arranging to spend two weeks of the Christmas holiday in Switzer- land. Thus, on Boxing Day, twenty hardy soxils braced themselves to the thought of missing their "lie in" and, rising from their beds at break of dawn, assembled at Victoria to catch the 9 o'clock boat train. It was to be a cheap trip, camping with other Schools at 5,000ft. near St. Moritz. The journey was tiring but uneventful. A two-hour wait in Basle gave us time to absorb a magnificent breakfast (two eggs, bacon, rolls, butter, black-cherry jam and coffee), have a walk round the town and a look at the Rhine. Lunch on the train, and we travelled steadily upwards to Zurich, where we picked up our two ski instructors, then along the Wallensee to Chur, and a change of trains. Onwards and upwards through the dusk into the mountains where we caught our first glimpses of snow such as we expect of Switzerland. A change again at Samaden and we reached Scanfs at 8 o'clock, tired and ready for our evening meal. The accommodation looked rather more "camp"-like than we had expected, but we were too tired to bother much about our wooden bunks and primitive "waschraum." Our hut was warm, too warm sometimes, and we slept soundly until we were awakened at 5 a.m. by a frightful clatter, which we later learned was to be a daily occurrence—our stoker attending to our heating arrangements. The Camp looked good by daylight, and the rising sun on the snow-clad slopes behind the camp was a wonderful sight. Some of our skis had not arrived, and so some of us spent our first day on toboggans, Macaire and Woolf having the strangest; ideas as to how to ride this odd vehicle or how many it would hold. A visit to St. Moritz with the Belgian members of the camp filled in the next day. On the way we ascended the Muottas Muragl (8,900ft.) in the funicular—a frightening journey up the mountain with nothing, apparently, between us and eternity except one frail-looking cable. The view from the top of the whole of the Upper Engadine Alps, with St. Moritz nestling below, was quite remarkable, but we were glad to come down out of the biting cold into the sunshine. After lunch we were lucky enough to see a competition on the Olympic Ski Jump. The leap into the air, flight, and perfect landing, culminating in the flurry of snow as the competitors swung into their amazing stem turns at maximum speed, were thrilling to watch. Inspired with these wonderful sights we embarked next day on our flrst attempts to stand, and even move, on skis. To the majority of us it was a novel experience, and the next seven days were spent in learning how to disentangle our skis and how to get up out of the snow to the dismayed cries of Hans, our instructor, whose voice echoed in pained tones round the mountains : "Do nod sid down, please"; and "Put de vight on de Oder ski." We were amazed how easy it was really once we had got over the depressed feeling of never being able to succeed, and we enjoyed to the full the long days in the brilliant sun, the exhilarating cold, and the healthy exercise. We soon learned to use our skis for all our journeyings into the next village of Zuoz, which we visited practically every day for tea and most wonderful pastries. It woxild be tactless to ask how many of us made ourselves ill on them. 404 We paid one more visit to St. Moritz, buying presents, and the days passed quickly, far too quickly. New Year's Eve found most of us at the "Aurora" or the "Scaletta," two hostelries in Scanfs, and at 1 a.m. (British midnight) the British schools took over the "Aurora" Ballroom and staged a "conger," Everton indulging in a lone and spontaneous exhibition of "jitter." On the last Saturday of the holiday a "Slalom" race was organised between the Schools. Basmussen distinguished himself in the "advanced" class, and Herrington (1st), Broadway (2nd) and Johnson, D. R. P. (6th) upheld the name and fame of Cranleigh (in far-off lands) in the novices class. Our holiday was now nearly over, and on the Sunday we had our last ski trip into Zuoz to tea, and our farewell to the pastries that were soon to pass into legend. Monday found us packing and taking farewell of the kind friends we had made in Scanfs, Miss Roelli, who had looked after us so well in the canteen; the camp secretaries, Mrs. Mattenberger and Mr.. Galli. the Dulwich College "types," Port Regis and "Munchister"; and the afternoon found us on the famous railway between Bevers and Chur. passing through scenery surely the most striking in the world —a constantly changing panorama as we entered a tunnel or rounded a bend to disclose views each more magnificent than the one before. A few hours at Basle again, this time with a magnificent dinner, a wander round the town, and back on to the train that was to carry us through the night out of Switzerland and to Calais and the Channel. And so home; sadly, for it had been a grand holiday. There are already rumours of a French visit at Easter, and a trip to Majorca again in the summer; let us hope that next winter it will be "Switzerland again." P. G. W. 405 CONTEMPORARY CHRONICLE. The Chess Society leapt into prominence this term, when a notice was posted announcing the team for the Society's first outside fixture. That it should be an "away" match added glamour to the affair. There were, of course, jealous murmurings : "Racket!" "So THAT'S why he joined." "Even I can beat him"—and here (we regret) the scientists who had not been chosen were prominent. Regardless, however, of such nonsense, the chosen six set out, in studious mood, one Saturday afternoon for St. John's, Leatherhead. After 1-J hours' hard play, it was found that we had won by four games to two—and here special mention must be made of our two gallant losers, who held out for so long against odds which were at times overwhelming; the complaint by one of them that, after a cunning opponent had taken twenty minutes to make one move, he so far forgot himself as to allow his Queen to be hurled, should not, we feel, be taken seriously. Such matters were soon forgotten in the general spirit of victory. Confounded were their critics on the return of the victorious six, or rather four, and even the scientists were heard to nod their heads in approval when it was explained that the shops in Guildford had been shut both on our way there and on our way back.

These statistics were taken in a mood of unusual energy to discover what the School really liked doing best in the way of sport. Over two-thirds of the School were questioned, and most of these showed a decided preference for tiddly-winks, but later changed their minds. It is interesting to conjecture how many of them can actually play this noble game. Strip poker was not among those sports that could be named as one's favourite. % % % Rugger 32.17 Squash 3.84 Skating 1.23 Cricket 22.07 Riding 3.84 Fencing 0.62 Hockey 10.06 Soccer 3.23 Cycling 0.62 Swimming ... 6.36 Golf 2.56 Ice Hockey ... 0.62 Tennis 5.52 Sailing 2.56 Boxing 0.0 Running 4.86 Shooting 1.87 Tiddly-Winks 0.0 Fives 1.23 406 VERSE. (With apologies to Lewis Carroll.) And would you write jazz music While you are still at school? I had not thought that you could be So absolute a fool: First learn your syncopation; It's a very simple rule. For first you take an ancient tune, And then you chop it small; Then shake it up and sort the notes Just as they chance to fall; The order of a cadence makes No difference at all. And then there are cacophonies That go with any note; They differ very little, you May learn them all by rote: I'm sorry if they make you sick; There is no antidote. "But would it do. oh! would it do To write the music out, Then play it on the gramophone With all the house about?" "You may try it if you like, my son; They'd murder you, no doubt."

LOOK! A second article in The Cranleighcm? Unthinkable! Preposterous! In these days of paper shortage! Who will read it, anyway? That is just the trouble with this School; nobody reads anything these days, except for "Rip Kirby" and the sporting page of the Daily Excess. When are the School authorities going to realise that out of eighty Sixth Formers probably only a quarter know the name of the leading poet of the age, and only a half of that number have any knowledge of this poet's work? Who has read any of the great fiction writers of our time? Graham Greene may be known as the script writer of two successful films, but who is acquainted with one of his novels? Precious few people of this School, and those who have are regarded as "precious" by their fellows. To the boys of this School, Peter Cheyney and Agatha Christie are the literary gods and goddesses on pedestals. "Well," one can hear them saying, "Why not? They write entertaining novels, which is all we ask for." A legitimate argument, but what they do not realise is that there are entertaining novels of a different kind from those of Edgar Wallace's mass-produced thrillers, poetry of a different type from that of Edward Lear's. Who is responsible for this state of affairs? Certainly not the boys. They are intelligent and appreciative of good literature—if they meet with it. They would appreciate the novels of Graham Greene, the poetry of T. S. Eliot. They would find another form of entertain- ment if they were given the opportunity. It is not right that the Fifth and Sixth Forms are not given the chance of studying this modern literature. Through it they are bound to achieve a better understanding of the complexities of life, which is the reason for their being at Cranleigh. D'AKTAGNAN. 4°7 Letters to the Editor.

[Eo,—We apologise for not having printed this letter in our December issue.] c/o P.B. 165H, Salisbury, S. Rhodesia. June 19th, 1948. Dear Sir. Having just received the March, 1948, issue of The Cranleighan, I have read with interest your appeal for letters from O.C.'s in all parts of the world. I feel that by this appeal you are not only trying to strengthen the bond between O.C.'s in every corner of the earth but you are also helping to create a greater understanding of these lands across the water. I am writing, as you see, from a country which is rapidly coming into the limelight, namely, S. Rhodesia. Southern Rhodesia is said to be the most rapidly developing country in the world; from what I see going on around me I feel that statement isn't far wrong. It is, indeed, a country with a great future. But let it be understood, Southern Rhodesia, like Australia, is not a land flowing with milk and honey. To quote Sir Godfrey Huggins's works : "S. Rhodesia is a grand place for those who are willing to work and support themselves, but it is no place for those who wish to be molly-coddled through life." The climate of Southern Rhodesia is probably the best in the world. For although its boundaries lie within the Tropics, its altitude allows for European occupation. The scenery throughout the colony, and especially in the Eastern Districts, is unique. Southern Rhodesia is a self-governing Colony, and at the moment has a United Party majority in the Legislative Assembly, with a leaning towards Conservatism. Rhodesia has recently been troubled be native labour strikes, but there is little likelihood of a recurrence. The cost of living in S. Rhodesia compares favourably with that of Great Britain, but this is compensated by the generally high standard of wages. There are good prospects for young people with a will to work. There are openings for skilled engineers and in the Civil Service, besides many openings in the medical professions. On the agricul- tural side, tobacco, cattle and mixed farming provide excellent oppor- tunities. The Immediate need seems to be for recruits to the B.S.A. Police—a police force one should be proud to be a member of. If there are any questions that individual "Cranleighans," both past and present, would like to ask, I should be pleased to hear from them, and I will do my best to reply to them. Sincerely yours, JOHN A. H. PINKS. British Embassy, Bogota, Colombia. Sir. On November 18th, 1948, five Old Cranleighans sat down round a groaning table in Mexico City to eat what the menu card announced was the "First Annual Dinner." The roll-call gave as those present the following : John Honey, who left School in 1930(2), and is now the sales manager in Mexico of the firm of Messrs. A. J. Gundersen; Joe Turner, left 1933(2), and now one of the assistant managers of the prosperous insurance company "La Provincial"; Leonard 4o8 ("Bunny" to the more intimate — or more brave — of his friends) McCallum, left Cranleigh 1935(1), and now the beaming assistant manager in Mexico of the National Iron and Steel Corporation; Mike Adams, left 1935(2), and now helping his father to manage the latter's chartered accountant's business (and, as homework, his frighteningly feminine family—three daughters, including twins); and Arthur Turner, left Cranleigh 1935 (3), who happened to be present in Mexico on a flying visit from Bogota, Colombia, where he toils in the British Embassy. The wine flowed, and simultaneously the merriment grew higher, the memories longer and the stories taller. It transpired that during the war John Honey and Leonard McCallum served in the R.C.A.F., Joe Turner in the Canadian infantry, and Mike Adams and Arthur Turner in English cavalry regiments. By a remarkable coincidence — nay, Crow-incidence — all those present had been in II North. Yours faithfully, A. M. T. Gamble Robinson, Ltd., 125A, York Street, London, Ontario. February 3rd, 1949. Dear Sir, I have not seen a letter from an O.C. in Canada for a very long time, and feel something should be heard from North America. In London, I quite by chance, thanks to the Old School Tie, met G. H. New, an official in a veteran's hospital. Canada is a great country, but my advice to any man coming out here is ; "Don't come out without any experience of the business world." As for myself, I am a junior auditor to a large wholesale firm, but the road has not been easy, as I was very inexperienced. I will gladly give any information I can to anyone thinking of coming to this great country. I would also like to say how much I look forward to receiving The Cranleighan and hearing of the School's progress and that of other O.C.'s. Yours faithfully, C. E. YOUNG. Dear Sir, May I venture to suggest that a counter-attack be launched upon the mole-hills which are so rapidly advancing across the South Field? Yours sincerely, TROGLODYTE. EDITOR'S FOOTNOTE.—A counter-attack has, in fact, already been launched. Sir, As the members of the Squash Club pay about £300 per annum in subscriptions, and the cost of the upkeep of the courts is practically negligible, is it not possible for the School to build another pair of courts behind those already in use? Yours, etc., SQUASHED. [We understand that this is intended—as soon as it becomes possible.—ED.] i4

* **%_-* ^ SCANFS (Camp in bottom right corner).

On the Muottas Muragl (8,900 ft.) ' CRANLEIGH Outside the "Canteen."

n The "Nursery" Slopes. ABROAD." Sir, Some hundreds of letters leave the School each week, an estimated quarter with "borrowed" stamps on them. Could not a stamp machine be installed to remedy this? Yours, etc., STAMP SUPPLIER. Sir, In a past copy of The Cranleighan, the Random was mentioned as being a rival to it. Random, unfortunately, no longer appears, but its well of contributors seems to have dried up, too. Only when the spirit of Random is seen again in The Cranleighan will the School magazine gain its rightful place in School life. Yours sincerely, RANDOM WRITER. Sir, The lighting power in some house rooms would be a disgrace to any school. Surely it is not too much to expect that reasonable attention should be paid to people's sight? UNENLIGHTENED. Sir, In reply to the letter of an ex-fag, which appeared in your last edition, suggesting that no fagging should be done by new boys, I would point out that one advantage of fagging is that a new boy •can be watched and, if necessary, guided in adjusting himself to the "terrifying environment" of Cranleigh. The second term might be too late for this. P. R. D. Sir, One of the best ways of enhancing a school's sporting reputation is to enter a successful team in the annual seven-a-side competition at the Old Deer Park, Richmond. In past years the School, though often possessing a good XV, has never excelled in the competition. Perhaps the reason for this is the difficulty of frequent practice in the hockey term? Something is being done about this, but could not a system be devised whereby the "chosen team" has free scope for intensive training? RUGGER PAN. Sir, At last! I am overjoyed to see that the many and frequent suggestions through this Magazine concerning the planting of new trees on the South Field, to replace those recently cut down, have met with some response. And may I join with many others in congratulating the School authorities on the appearance of a multitude of spring bulbs in various areas of the South Field and Chapel lawns? Surely, at this time of year the School is at its best. I am, yours etc., DISCESSURUS. Sir, The Library is, I understand, to be used for our information and education; why, then, should it be placed out-of-bounds for examina- tions during a part of the term? Are we to stop work during this time? And, if we are not allowed to talk in there, why should masters teach in there out of periods, when people wish for silence? Yours, INDIGNANT. 4io SPORTS NOTES.

RUGBY FOOTBALL, 1948. From the beginning of the season it was clear that, while the out- sides should be strong, in attack at any rate, the forwards did not look too promising. The 1st XV opened this season by losing to Beaumont 9—8. The defeat was entirely due to the inability of the forwards to get the ball at all; we were obviously much stronger behind the scrum. Even so we might have scraped home had not the last try been presented to Beaumont. We were unfortunate in having to play without de Clive-Lowe. Scorers: Riccard (1 try), Clements (1 goal), Jones (1 P-g-). Against Christ's Hospital we played to our disadvantage In heavy rain. The forwards were a little better, but still not good enough. Clements scored a try for Cranleigh after a long run by Riccard. The game against the O.C's "A" on Speech Day was drawn 6—6. A fast and cheerful if not very skilful game. Riccard (1 try), de Clive- Lowe (1 dropped goal), scored for the School; P. D. F. Hill and Frost scored for the O.C's. Against Epsom for the first time we got sufficient of the ball for our backs to show what they could do, and we ran out comfortable winners by 26 points to 9. Try scorers : Riccard (2), de dive-Lowe, Ellis (2), Inglis, and Clements (3 goals). K.C.S. were beaten 12 points to 11 (4 tries to 1 goal, 1 p.g., 1 try). We had very much the better of the second half, but then flagged badly, and were nearly caught on the post. Tries were scored by de Clive-Lowe (2), Reeve (1), and Riccard (1). The match at Hurstpierpoint was lost by two goals and 2 drop goals to a penalty goal. The whole side seemed thrown out of their stride by the vigorous kicfc-and-rush tactics of our opponents; our heeling was very slow, and this played into the hands of the Hurst backs, who lay right up and spoiled quickly. De Clive-Lowe kicked a penalty goal. For the next match, against the Intelligence Corps Depot, a drastic reorganisation of the forwards brought good results, and the School gained a clear-cut win by five tries to nil. Scorers: Ellis (3), Edmonds (1), and Riccard (1). St. Paul's were unlucky to lose a centre early on; even so our superiority was marked, and to score 10 tries was a creditable effort. Everyone played well, particularly de Clive-Lowe, who was both thrust- ful and constructive. Scorers: De Clive-Lowe (4), Clements (2), Ellis (2), Edmonds (1), Riccard (1 try), Clements (2 goals), and de Clive- Lowe (1 p.g.). Against Brighton the forwards played much their best game of the season, and the backs played good open, football; for most of the game Brighton played an extra back in an attempt to keep the scoring in check. Scorers : Ellis (2 tries), Edmonds (3 tries), de Clive-Lowe (drop goal). The St. John's match was played on a very wet and heavy ground, and the ball was difficult to handle. The forwards were rather list- less in the first half, and Barlow's absence from the base of the scrum was felt. However, in the second half we scored three good tries by Ellis (2) and Edmonds (1). By the end of the season the XV was capable of giving a good account of themselves, and the backs certainly played constructive football. Their chief weakness was uncertain defence and poor cover- ing, while the backing-up could have been better. The forwards eventually became reasonably competent in the tight, thanks to the efforts of Mr. Young, but apart from Nisbet and Clements they seldom shone in the open, while the line-out play was not good.

Characters of the XV. T. R. WALLEN, Vice-Captain (Full Back).—Hardly improved as much as was hoped. His chief weakness was in positional play, and, in view of his lack of pace, he must remedy this if he is to go far. A very good secretary. G. H. ELLIS (Bight Wing).—A much improved player; has a powerful hand off and useful swerve. Will do very well if he realises that he still has a lot to learn, and he must improve his defence. S. G. DE OLIVE-LOWE (Bight Centre).—By the end of the season he was a very useful attacking player and an excellent two-footed kick. Subject to curious lapses in defence. A successful captain. P. J. HICCARD (Left Centre).—His pace and weight made him a very useful member of the attack. Appears to have a one-track mind, and must learn to vary his game more. C. P. EDMONDS (Left Wing).—Quite fast and elusive. He scored some good tries, but his defence and handling are decidedly suspect. A. F. SPEED (Fly Half).—Never played a poor game. Set the line going well, but could with advantage do more on his own. K. A. BARLOW (Scrum Half).—Very promising; gave speed a very good service, and was outstanding for his courage in defence. Forwards. M. MACKENZIE.—A solid scrummager; needs to improve his handling. A. F. SPRINGETT.—Hooked well and showed intelligence in the loose. J. G, PATRICK.—-His introduction to the front row certainly improved the scrummaging; needs more fire in the loose. R. H. ASHWORTH.—A sound second-row forward, handicapped in the open by lack of pace. R. C. STOVOLD.—Worked hard in the tight; rather clumsy at present. B. NISBET.—His passing from scrum half was too slow and wild. He made an excellent blind side wing forward, courageous and tireless. G. B. C. JONES.—His size should have made him a formidable player, but he seemed to lack flre, probably because he had outgrown his strength a bit. J. W. CLEMENTS.—A very promising open side wing forward, who always earned full marks for hard work and intelligence.

The 2nd XV were a good side by the end of the season and capable of giving the 1st XV a run for their money. Like the 1st XV, they were stronger behind the scrum than they were forward, though not to the same degree. Their two defeats were sustained when the side was much weakened behind the scrum by injuries. N. Maurice- Smith proved a keen and hardworking captain, and the team spirit was excellent. He was well supported by his pack, particularly B. A. Foulks and D. C. Calcutt. R. P. Johnson played well at wing forward, but needs more weight. The real strength of the side was in mid-field. H. J. Gillingham, at fly-half, played particularly well, and if he had struck form earlier 412 might well have displaced Speed—well as the latter played. J. Inglis and C. A. M. Reeve both played well for the 1st XV, and should be useful next year. D. J. Lister scored a lot of tries on the wing by fast and clever running, but needs to improve his defence. The 3rd XV was the best for a long time, and was keenly and cheer- fully captained by R. A. Fowle. Their three-quarters all had pace and thrust, and D. R. Prebble in particular improved out of all recognition. A. Holmes and Barty were a useful pair of halves, while D. R. P. Johnson and P. C. M. Tomlinson were the best of the forwards. J. Bowler was a useful leader, and all these three would be candidates for the 1st XV in 1949 if still available. The Colts are to be congratulated on their unbeaten record, but it is doubtful if they were as good a side as in 1947, for their midfleld play was distinctly weak, although it improved, especially that of D. F. Robinson. M. B. Maigand was a fast and heavy wing, but lacking in resource. I. A. Nicolle showed promise at scrum half. The forwards were the best part of the side, and were responsible for the success obtained. D. B. Cameron (capt.), D. J. Eager, and R. G. Taylor were the most prominent members of a thoroughly competent pack. The Junior Colts had a better record than was expected. By the end of the season they had a very reasonable pack, of which G. Rogers and T. A. Stevens were the most prominent. Apart from P. H. T. Greig, the backs lacked thrust; P. N. Waters proved a cool and com- petent full-back. 1st XV.—T. R. Wallen; G. H. Ellis, S. G. de C. Clive-Lowe, P. J. Riccard, C. P. Edmonds; A. P. Speed, K. A. Barlow; M. Mackenzie, A. J. Springett, J. G. Patrick, R. H. Ashworth, R. C. Stovold, B. Nisbet, G. B. C. Jones, J. W. Clements. 2nd XV.—J. R. M. Lewis; W. J. Wren, D. J. Lister, *J. Inglis, *C. A. M. Reeve; T. R. Grlbble, *H. J. Gillingham; L. C. Patterson, *M. J. Maurice- Smith (Captain), *C. R. D. Watson, *K. Secrett. *D. C. Calcutt, R. A. M. ElHs, *R. A. Foulks, *R. M. Hastie-Smith, R. P. Johnson. •Also played for the 1st XV. 3rd XV.—G. M. Wells; A. E. Woolf, J. G. Barter, D. L. Prebble, D. R. Tapp; A. Holmes, J. Barty; P. C. M. Tomlinson, P. R. P. Johnson, P. A. Gilson, D. J. Wells, J. S. Murray, J. S. Macaire, J. Bowler, R. A. Fowle. Also played.—O. Rasmussen, R. J. Potter, D. J. Tanner, M. H. C. Talbot-Price, D. V. Ellis. Colts' XV.—B. W. Clements; T. W. Orton, J. E. Cooper, D. F. Robinson, M. B. Margand; R. H. Ashmole, I. A. Nicolle; M. J. O'Hara, P. B. Jacobs, P. V. Pugsley, J. L. Chandler, D. B. Cameron (Captain), R. G. Taylor, I. S. Macdonald, J. F. Ewing, D. J. Eager. Also played.—J. U. H. Burke, P. D. Blockey, R. R. Hall, C. L. Trace, D. H. Phelps, J. H. Sutton. Junior Colts' XV.—P. N. Waters; W. R. Brewis, R. Elsdon-Dew, P. H. T. Greig, A. Young; D. Radbourne, T. L. Chappell; T. S. Alderman, C. F. Geddes, P. S. Phillips, T. A. Stevens, N. J. Palmer, J. Chrystal, R. Halifax-Smith (Captain), G. J. Rogers. Also played.—J. F. Hagenbuch, N. J. Christie, R. J. M. David, A. S. Milton, D. H. Sutton, A. L. K. Liddle, P. N. Gilbert, W. E. Dunkerley.

This year the Senior House teams were much more level than is usually the case, and it can be said that five out of six Houses had a chance of winning. In the first round I and IV South beat West 16—3; this was something of a surprise, but they were well worth their win, in which T. R. Wallen played the leading part. West's chief weakness was their complete lack of a scrum-half. II and III South beat East 21—0, but the much younger and lighter East side 413 defended with great pluck and determination. In the semi-final, I North's superiority behind the scrum gave them an 8—3 win over II and III South in a hard and fast game; while I and IV South beat II North 9—5 after the latter had nearly rattled them in the first half. The final was played on a very heavy ground, and, considering the conditions, reached a creditable standard. I North deserved their win by 5—0, chiefly owing to their midfield triangle—H. J. Gillingham, S. G. de Clive-Lowe, and C. A. M. Reeve. I and IV South relied too much on the kick ahead, a chancy method of attack even in favour- able conditions, while I North handled the ball on every possible occasion. The Junior House matches were also well contested. In the first round I and IV South beat I North 3—0, while II North beat West 6—5. In the semi-final II North did well to keep the East score down to 6—0 in a rather poor game. II and III South v. I and IV South was an excellent game, won 16—5 by the former, but it was a closer struggle than the score suggests. In the final the light II and III South forwards, led with dash and determination by I. S. Macdonald, completely rattled their much bigger and heavier opponents, and at half-time led 6—0, but they inevitably tired in the second half; and In P. H. T. Greig and M. B. Margand, East had two three-quarters so much faster than anyone else that, given the ball, their victory by 9—6 was almost inevitable. The Leagues also resulted in a close struggle, II North, with 19 points, just beating I North with 18 points, II and III South com- ing third with 16 points. I must express my appreciation to the large number of masters who have taken games regularly and enthusiastically. It is to their efforts that the rising standard of the School Bugger can be mainly attributed. In general, the cheaf weakness of the School Rugger remains the same—lack of backing-up in attack and of 15 men cover- ing in defence; also we want to see every player using his head and trying to anticipate and think one move ahead of the opposition. In conclusion, I should like to stress that no player, however good his attack, is worth his place if his defence cannot be relied on. Results from November 15th onwards:— FIRST XT. v. Intelligence Corps Depot. Home Won 15—0 v. St. Paul's School 1st XV. Home Won 39—0 v. Brighton College 1st XV. Away Won 20—3 v. St. John's, Leatherhead 1st XV. Away Won 9—0 SECOND XV. v. Brighton College 2nd XV. Home Won 37—0 v. St. John's 2nd XV. Home Won 47—0 THIRD XT. v. Godalmlng C.S. 1st XV. Away Won 8—6 v. Guildford "B." Away Won 6—5 COLTS XT. v. Hurstpierpoint Colts. Away Won 14—3 v. St. John's, Leatherhead, Colts. Away ;.... Won 9—3 JUNIOR COLTS XT. v. Brighton Junior Colts. Home Won 15—0 v. St. John's Junior Colts. Home Won 17—3 414 FINAL RECORDS. Points- Played. Won. Drawn. Lost. For. Against. 1st XV 10 6 1 3 ... 141 67 2nd XV 8 5 1 2 ... 122 27 3rd XV 4 3 0 1 ... 40 33 Colts 6 5 1 0 ... 93 20 Junior Colts 5 4 0 1 ... 80 43 Totals ... 33 23 3 7 477 190

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SHOOTING NOTES. The team soon settled down at the beginning of the .22 season, and we won most of our matches, losing only to Blundells, and drawing with Aldenham. Wins were against Oundle, Hurtpierpolnt, Christ's Hospital, St. Paul's, King's School Bruton, and the Common Room. The highest score of the term was 664 out of a possible of 680 against Oundle—the highest score ever shot by a Cranleigh team. This term .303 practices are held each Sunday at the 30 yards range, and about a dozen people are going to the three-day camp at Bisley at the end of the term. The larger targets decided upon by the N.R.A. should make Bisley shooting a little easier. Every weekday is now occupied by some form of shooting. During Corps parade the C.O.'s Cup is being fired off; on two days a week the VIII is practising for the "Country Life" Competition, to be fired in the third week of March; and the remaining days are taken up with House Shooting practices. The House Shooting Competition will be held at the end of the term. R. A. Foulks was awarded .the Donegall Medal, and P. L. Broadway his School Shooting Colours. Our thanks go to the Sergeant-Major, whose enthusiasm and help have made all this extra shooting possible. R. A. F.

BOXING. The House Boxing Competitions were held during the first half of the term. The contests were followed by the School with great enthusiasm, and the competitors did not disappoint them. There were a number of very skilful bouts on the one hand, and some of the inevitable "slugging matches" on the other. Whichever sort they were, however, they proved very interesting to watch, and it was generally agreed that there is a considerable amount of talent in the majority of weights, which is indeed promising for the future, if and when inter-school boxing is resumed. II North won the competition with a lead of six points over West. The points were : — II NORTH 38 points. WEST 32 points. I & IV SOUTH 27 points. I NOETH 22 points. II & III SOUTH 18 points. EAST 15 points. 415 The results of the various finals were : — UNDER 6 ST. K. F. Blackall beat R. C. Johns (3 rounds, points). UNDER 6 ST. 6 LBS. J. D. Bimmer beat R. A. Matthews (3 rounds, points). UNDER 7 ST. A. K. Findlay beat H. M. Durant (3 rounds, points). UNDER 7 ST. 7 LBS. T. L. Chappell walked over v. A. J. Baird. UNDER 8 ST. G. B. Valentine beat M. L. Laver (3 rounds, points). UNDER 8 ST. 7 LBS. R. J. M. David beat D. M. Taylor (St. 1 round). UNDER 8 ST. C. J. Fowle beat F. F. Harding (3 rounds, points). UNDER 9 ST. 7 LBS. L. C. Patterson beat C. B. D. Watson (3 rounds, points). UNDER 10 ST. K. A. Barlow beat J. M. Woode (3 rounds, points). UNDER 10 ST. 7 LBS. D. F. Langmead beat J. H. Sutton (3 rounds, points). UNDER 11 ST. D. R. P. Johnson beat N. J. F. Palmer (3 rounds, points). UNDER 11 ST. 7 LBS. J. A. Coles v. A. D. Black. (Final not held.) UNDER 12 ST. A. F. Speed beat J. W. Clements (3 rounds, points). OPEN. G. B. C. Jones, walked over. Many thanks are due to C.S.M.I. Wright for his patient instruction and the inexhaustible energy which he showed when coaching the individual houses. G. B. C. JONES.

FIVES. The season opened with only one old colour remaining from last year. Mr. Jacob, however, quickly had the team out on the courts, and preparation for the first match was soon under way. The team did not lose a school match, and their particularly note- worthy victories were over Harrow and Hlghgate; the latter school won the Public School Championship last year. It is interesting to note that neither the first nor the colts' pair were defeated individually in school matches, and, judging by the results, they have enjoyed the most successful season since before the war. Our thanks go to Mr. Jacob, whose coaching has been invaluable to the team, and without whose help its success would never have been possible. v. Aldenham Won 2—1. v. Mill Hill Won 3—0. v. Jesters Lost 0—2. v. Harrow Won 2—1. v. Highgate Won 2—1. v. O.C.'s Won G. B. C. JONES. 416 J.T.C. NOTES. PROMOTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS. The following promotions and appointments were made with effect from January 20th, 1949:— Promoted C.S.M.: Sergt. D. C. Calcutt. Promoted Sergeants: Corpls. D. J. Lister, A. J. Springett, P. R. Burleigh. Promoted Corporals: L.-Corpl. D. V. Ellis, B. J. Harding, J. Geddes, J. W. Clements, J. R. Lewis, T. R. Gribble; Cadets C. L. Trace, J. D. Richards, B. S. Perryer. Appointed Lance-Corporals: Cadets M. E. Chilton, G. H. Ellis, R. E. Fielding, R. G. Taylor, C. A. Reeve, R. H. Ashmole, C. S. Haythornthwaite, B. Tunnicliffe, P. V. Pugsley, R. H. Bowman, A. F Speed, G. H. Chipperfleld, R. H. Shaw. CERTIFICATE "A." The following passed as stated at an examinated held on Decem- ber 1st, 1948:— Part I.—F. G. Atkinson, A. D. Black, R. S. Blockey, T. A. Bond, J. E. Bradstock, J. U. Burke, K. I. Burns, D. M. Carpenter, A. J. Carruthers, M. J. Churchman, J. E. Cooper, C. F. Geddes, A. Gooding, I. J. Grant, J. F. Hagenbuch, H. G. Hemingway, D. R. Hickman, A. Holmes, P. A. Holmes, M. Hopwood, M. J. Kent, T. D. Kenyon, L. A. Lees, C. G. Mac- Gregor, D. J. Milton, M. K. Newton, M. J. O'Hara, T. W. Orton, W. J. Phelps, D. F. Robinson, J. H. Button, P. N. Waters, E. G. Willis, J. M. Woode. Part II.—R. G. Amos, R. H. Ashmole, R. H. Ashworth, G. T. Birks. J. G. Bloore, D. B. Cameron, J. L. Chandler, G. H. Chipperfleld, D. F. Cooper, W. R. Dawson, C. de Graaff, D. J. Eager, G. H. Ellis, P. Evison, J. F. Ewing, R. E. Fielding, A. Ford, C. J. Fowle, R. M. Fraser, G. W. Hart, C. S. Haythornthwaite, R. G. Howard, J. Inglis, D. L. Jennings, D. F. Langmead, M. J. Larkin, R. L. Ledger, R. D. Leicester, J. K.. Lloyd, A. Newell, R. K. Parker, A. M. Pinchbeck, P. V. Pugsley, O. S.' Rasmussen, J. D. Richards, A. J. Robinson, R. A. Schnadhorst, M. H. Talbot-Price, R. G. Taylor, C. L. Trace, W. D. Trenam, B. Tunnicliffe, P. G. Webb, R. F. Wells, D. G. Wright, I. A. Nicolle. Both candidates and N.C.O. instructors are to be congratulated on a 98.75 per cent, successful entry. SIGNALS CLASSIFICATION TEST. The following passed this test on December 8th, 1948: M. E. Chilton'; P. H. Hipwell, P. B. Jacobs, T. J. Vernon, R. A. Wheadon, R. D. Hall: CAMP. The 1949 Camp will be held at Shorncliffe, Kent, from July 26th to August 2nd. FIELD DAY. A Field Day was held on a platoon basis on December 1st, 1948. A. W. YOUNG, Captain, Commanding Cranleigh School J.T.C. February 21st, 1949. 417 JUNIOR SCHOOL.

The Christmas Term pursued its traditional course to the end. School Examinations, the Carol Service—more beautiful than ever, with its new arrangements for the lighting by candles and the Crib— the feast, shorn of much of its attraction by the absence of turkey, through the machinations of the "black market," and an admirable conjuring entertainment by Mr. J. R. Watson. It is fortunate that some articles of clothing no longer require coupons, otherwise some parents might have complained of his efforts. This term the acquisition of a fllm strip projector has proved a boon for Saturday evenings, and on other occasions, in and out of the class- room. So far, the following strips have been shown : "Road Transport in England," two on Rugby Football, "The American War of Independence," "Charles I and Cromwell," "British Birds," and there are others to follow. Mr. Potter left to go to Tasmania, where he has our good wishes, and we welcome in his stead Mr. D. E. Gray, who has already started the Scouts again—or, rather, Cubs, as he has recruited mainly from the younger boys. Considerably more Bugger has been played than for some time, and we are hoping to build up for the future and a return to a regular fixture list. In our one match so far we were beaten by weight rather than skill, and, with more experience, there are a number of boys who should develop into useful players. For the rest of the term hockey will be mainly the order of the day. The ground is in first-rate condition, and improvement in stick-work and tactics is most notice- able. When it is fully realised that both these games require continuous effort and movement, and less standing about than at present, we should regain our previous enviable reputation. Everyone has been put through a course of boxing by the P.T. Instructor, and it is hoped to revive the Boxing Competition before the end of this term. There are now 86 trees in the orchard, the last 24 having recently been planted. It all looks very orderly, and it only remains for the trees to grow and bear fruit. There will be room for about two dozen standard trees at the bottom of the field, before we think of other developments. SCHOOL ACTIVITIES. The Sets Cup was won by Spades (D. H. Phelps) with 751 marks; Hearts (J. W. R. Cooke) were second with 673, and Diamonds (D. A. Thirkettle) were third with 416^. The individual winner—for the second term running—was G. D. Paterson (Hearts), with 137^. D. A. Thirkettle (Diamonds) was runner-up, with 118|. School Prefects : J. W. R. Cooke (S.P.), W. R. Sheppard, J. R. Odell, T. J. Betley. Sets Orderlies : M. Ransome, R. D. T. Lampen. Chapel Readers : J. W. R. Cooke, W. R. Sheppard, T. J. Betley, A. J. Blackburn, G. D. Paterson, I. Bayley. Chapel Orderlies : J. W. R. Cooke, A. H. G. Harding, R. D. T. Lampen. Librarian : T. J. Betley. Post Orderly : R. B. Brett. Paper Orderly : A. J. Blackburn. Sweets Orderly : J. R. Odell. Valete.—D. A. Thirkettle, D. H. Phelps, F. R. M. Wardel, J. S. Passmore. Salvete.—3. E. Dicker, P. L. Tilsley, D. P. Newling-Ward. 4i8

MUSIC. The Christmas Concert was held in the Speech Hall at the end of last term. The first half of the programme was musical, and consisted of choral singing, piano solos, and an overture by the percussion band. All those taking part worked hard, and did their utmost to maintain the standards set by their predecessors. The second half of the concert consisted of a play, "The Queen of Hearts." produced by Mr. A. T. Scott. This was well done, and colourfully presented, making a delightful end to an enjoyable evening. We must record our thanks to the stage staff, who worked so willingly and contributed so much to the success of the concert. The Carol Service was held on the last Sunday evening of the term. This year our trebles were augmented with altos, tenors and basses from the Senior School Chapel Choir, enabling us to increase the musical interest of the carols, and our own enthusiasm in singing them. The Chapel was crowded, and we had a memorable service. A band of willing helpers collected beautifully berried holly from the farm and decorated the Chapel. We also obtained a set of sconces for the walls, and hung two candelabra from the roof, so that we were spared the worry of guttering candles. This term has been spent in preparing for the Sets Competition, to be held at the end of the term. Each Set is preparing six items for competition, and Mr. Wood is again coming across to adjudicate for us. Several new boys have joined the Chapel Choir, which continues to make steady progress. ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL. First XI. November 6—Elmbridge Home Lost 0—5 November 10—Branksome Hilders Away Won 4—2 November 17—Feltonfleet Home Lost 0—8 November 20—Allen House Home Lost 2—3 December 8—Peltonfleet Away Lost 0—6 Summary.—Played 9. Won 1. Drawn 2. Lost 6. Under 12. October 27—Desmoor Away Won 7—3 November 24—Desmoor Home Won 5—2 Second XI. November 6—Elmbridge Away Lost 0—11 November 10—Branksome Hilders Home Lost 3—5 Sets Matches. Seniors. December 6—Diamonds v. Spades Draw 1—1 December 7—Hearts v. Spades Hearts won 3—1 December 9—Hearts v. Diamond Hearts won 10—0 Hearts (J. W. R. Cooke) won the Association Football Cup. Juniors. October 28—Spades v. Hearts Hearts won 3—0 November 9—Diamonds v. Hearts Hearts won 3—0 November 22—Diamonds v. Spades Spades won 2—0 ORNITHOLOGICAL SOCIETY. There lias been only one meeting so far this term, as it has not been easy to find a suitable time. However, it is hoped that several more will be arranged before the end of the term. The early spring is an important time, when we should familiarise ourselves with the appearance, song and habits of the summer migrants before they descend upon us. 4«9 Mr. Gray has given a lecture on British birds, illustrated by a film projected from the film strip, and it is also intended to continue the study of birds' songs recorded by Dr. Ludwig Koch. On Saturday, December 4th, Mr. Hebditch visited us once again and gave a talk on "Bird Watching on Lundy." His lecture was greatly appreciated, as he used the epidiascope to show us pictures of the birds he had observed and their habits. RUGBY FOOTBALL Very little Rugby has been played during the past few years. Therefore constant practice of first principles has been necessary this term—and a nucleus formed for more serious business next year. Mr. Young, from the Senior School, has very kindly given immense help and advice to the forwards. Result.—1st XV v. Boxgrove "A" Lost 0—20 HOCKEY. With five old Colours and several other promising players, the prospects are good for this term. The first match, v. Parkside on February 19th, at home, was a scrappy affair, probably because of the lack of practice, and was lost 0—1. The second match, however, played at home, v. Dane Court, on March 2nd, produced a most encouraging display by the forwards, who attacked with such success that they scored five goals to the opponents' one. Results to date : — Saturday, February 19—v. Parkside ... Home Lost 0—I Wednesday, March 2—v. Dane Court ... Home Won 5—1 SCOUTS. The Scouts have been re-organised this term, and three new patrols have been formed, named Hounds, Swifts and Foxes. The number of boys enrolled so far is 18. It may be possible to increase the numbers next term. The usual scouting activities are included in the meetings, which are held once a week, on Friday afternoons. CROSS-COUNTRY. Run on Wednesday, February 2nd. 1. JUNIORS.—Under 11.4 at the beginning of the term. 1, R. S. G. Sale (H.); 2, D. Curwen (S.); 3, P. J. Cowling (S.); 4, N. A. Balston (D.); 5, T. G. Elven (S.). 1 Spades 47 points. 2 Diamonds 46 points. 3 Hearts 27 points. 2. SENIORS.—Over 11.6. 1, H. H. White (H.); 2, M. A. Thomson (D.); 3, J. W. R. Cooke (H.); 4, P. S. Sutton (H.); 5, J. E. H. Sewell (S.). 1 Hearts ... 104 points. 2 Diamonds 69 points. 3 Spades 67 points. In. each group points were allotted to the first fifteen runners home. 42O Old Cranleighan Society. Hon. Secretary : N. H. MARTIN, Sandling, Romanhurst Avenue, Bromley, Kent. Hon. Treasurer : L. S. LAWTON, 35, Kensington Place, Campden Hill, London, W.8. # ENGAGEMENTS. AITCHISON—GRAHAM.—The engagement is announced between Alastair (Bob), son of Comdr. J. G. Aitchison, O.B.E., R.N., and Mrs. Aitchison, of Ashfleld House, Midhurst, Sussex, and Virginia, daughter of Malcolm Graham, of Cottage Piece, Wightwick, Wolverhampton, and Mrs. R. W. Sankey, of Paget East, Bermuda. BOLINGBROKE—TAYLOR.—The engagement is announced between Jonathan, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Bolingbroke, of The Yews, Parnham, Surrey, and Ruth Madeline, youngest daughter of the late W. R. Taylor, Pimperne, Dorset, and of Mrs. Taylor, Red Roofs, Bath Road, Bournemouth. BOTTING—PULLER.—The engagement is announced of John Maurice, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. M. V. Sotting, Northfleld, Albury, Guildford, and Joan Anne, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Puller, of 19, Highmoor Road, Caversham, Reading, and Maidenhead. FLETCHER—POPE.—The engagement is announced between Robert Douglas Tolson Fletcher, The Queen's Royal Regiment, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Garnett Fletcher, of Branksome Dene, Bournemouth, and Simonne Emilie Marie Henriette, only daughter of Lieut.-General Maurice Pope, C.B., M.C., and Mrs. Pope, of Ottawa, Canada. GARRETT—JONES.—The engagement is announced between Lovel Hunter, elder son of the late Lieut.-Colonel F. C. Garrett, O.B.E., and of Mrs. Garrett, Alnmouth, Northumberland, and Letitia Mary, only child of the Rev. D. A. and Mrs. Jones, Sudborough Rectory, North- amptonshire. HART—SMITH.—The engagement is announced between Alan Davis, younger son of Mr. S. D. K. Hart and the late Mrs. Hart, of Saxons, Bishops Walk, Addington, Surrey, and Sheila Doreen, only daughter of Lieut.-Colonel N. F. Smith, R.A.D.C., and Mrs. Smith, of Wimbridge, West End Lane, Esher, Surrey. HARWOOD—ST. CLAIR-MORFORD.—The engagement is announced between Edmund Donald, elder son of the late Frank Harwood, M.C., J.P., and of Mrs. Harwood, of Purley, Surrey, and Penelope Ann, youngest daughter of the late Major-General A. C. St. Clair-Morford, C.B.E., M.C., R.M., and of Mrs. St. Clair-Morford, of Kemishford, Woking. KINGSFORD—HARMAN.—The engagement is announced between Montague Bernard, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Kingsford, of Oast Garden, Canterbury, and Muriel Agnes, only child of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. P. Harman, of 7, Orchard Street, Canterbury. LEE—LAPPIN.—The engagement is announced between Boyes Lee. elder son of the late Mr. E. W. Lee and of Mrs. Lee, of Epsom, and Rosemary Lappin, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Lappin, of East Sheen. PASSMORE—MURRAY.—The engagement is announced of John Francis Wolfe, eldest son of the late Mr. L. W. Passmore and of Mrs. Passmore, of 18a, Lansdowne Road, Tunbridge Wells, and Pamela Madeline, widow of Frederick Douglas Murray and daughter of Mr. O. Dunkels, of Breakstones, Langton Green, Kent. 421

PENNEY—JUDD.—The engagement is announced between John Reginald Penney, youngest son of the late W. G. Penney and Mrs. Penney, of 34, Thurloe Place, South. Kensington, London, S.W.7, and Patricia Norah Judd, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Judd, Middleham, near Leyburn, Yorkshire. SOUTTEK—SEARLE.—The engagement is announced between Cedric Guy, son of the late Mr. E. Soutter and of Mrs. Soutter, of Hilltop, Chiddingfold, Surrey, and Stella Joyce, younger daughter of Mr. B. J. Searle, of Woodlands, Guildford, and the late Mrs. Searle. MARRIAGES. YOUNG—LONG.—On June 14th, 1947, at Glendermot Parish Church, Londonderry, N. Ireland, Christopher E. Young to Aileen Jane Long, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Long, of Enagh Lough, N. Ireland. BIRTHS. BERWYN-JONES.—On December 26th, 1948, to Elizabeth and Michael Berwyn-Jones, a son (Robert Leadam Dirom). BAILY.—On February 16th, 1949, at Southmead Hospital, Bristol, to Betty, wife of Dr. R. A. J. Baily, a son (David John). PORSTER.—On December 30th, 1948, in Germany, to Anette (nee Cole), wife of Captain Basil C. Porster, 1st Royal Tank Regiment, B.A.O.R. Iff, a daughter (Elizabeth Anne). HARBUD.—On December 24th, 1948, at Ealing, to Evelyn (nee Cross), wife of Robin Harbud, a daughter. KIRKE.—On January 22nd, 1949, at Penang, Federation of Malaya, to Hazel, wife of C. M. J. Kirke, Malayan Police, a son. PREBBLE.—On March 1st, 1949, at Mala Carberry Nursing Home, Nairobi, to Enid and Kenneth Prebble, of Limuru, Kenya, a second son. SALMON.—On February 28th, 1949, at Old Court, Hangar Hill, W.5, to Melicent (nee Barrett), wife of Ronald Salmon, a daughter. SILVER.—On July 29th, 1948, at WinHeld Nursing Home, Woking- ham, to Diana (nee Vyle), wife of Guy Wellesley Silver, a son (Geoffrey Richard). SLADE.—On July 1st, 1948, to Audrey (nee Shaddick), wife of P. R. Slade, of Old Orchard, Preston Crowmarsh, Oxon, a daughter (Jennifer Langley). WALTERS.—On January 15th, 1949, at the Bromhead Nursing Home, Lincoln, to Daphne (nee Pullein-Thompson), wife of Geoffrey A. Bagot Walters, F.R.C.S. (Ed.), a daughter. DEATHS. DYER.—On January 22nd, 1949, at Parnborough, Kent, Edgar Frederick Dyer, age 70 years. FAWCUS.—On January 19th, 1949, peacefuly, at a London nursing home, John George Fawcus, of North Lodge, Inwoods, Rugby, father of Bobby and Harold, in his 60th year. LEWIS.—On April 3rd, 1948, Frederick Lewis, of Sunny Circle, Longcroft Road, Edgware. OBITUARY. J. G. PAWCUS. Mr. John George Pawcus, of North Lodge, Inwoods, Rugby, who died in London at the age of 59, was from 1921 until 1935 joint head master with the Rev. Granville Earle of Bilton Grange School, Rugby. Since 1935 he had been bursar and clerk to the governors. 422

Pawcus was an assistant master at Cranleigh from 1912 to 1920, and during most of that time was in charge of cricket. Under his tutor- ship a number of Cranleighans, who later were well known in club and minor counties cricket, learnt the game. Pawcus also took a hand in all the other games fostered by the School, and was largely instru- mental in the change over from Association to Rugby football and in the introduction of hockey. Tlie following letter appeared in The Times:— "Thousands of cricketers and hockey players from the public schools and universities will mourn the passing of John Pawcus, for it was due to his extraordinary enthusiasm and powers of organization that so many matches and tours, at home and abroad, during the past 40 years have proved such an enjoyment and success. He had recently undergone a severe operation, from which he had made a temporary recovery and faced what to him must have been a bleak future with great optimism and courage. "While at New College, Oxford, he founded the now well-known Cryptics Cricket Club, of which he remained secretary till his death. He was at one period honorary secretary of the Oxford Authentics Cricket Club, the Oxford Occasionals Hockey Club, the Cryptics, the Old Biltonians Cricket Club, and the Old Uppinghamian Hockey Club. It was nothing to him to organize two cricket tours at the same time, followed by another abroad. He was the perfect secretary—courteous, methodical, imperturbable, and enthusiastic. The work he began in the world of games can be carried on by others because the founda- tions were so well laid by him."

CRANLEIGH SCHOOL MEMORIAL FUND. Hon. Treasurer : D. H. MORRISON-JONES, "Mullion," Downs Way, Tadworth, Surrey (Telephone Tadworth 2305). The Fund now stands at £15,600, and is moving rather slowly to our target of £25,000/£30,000. The Memorial in the Beading Boom is to be unveiled on Whit- sunday, and it is hoped that by then many more donations will have been received from Cranleighans who undoubtedly desire to be associated with this Memorial, which will stand as a lasting tribute to those who paid the supreme sacrifice. Applications for Bursaries for sons of Cranleighans who lost their lives as a result of the war should be made to B. L. Hazell, 34, Borough High Street, London, S.E.I. Since the last issue of The Cranleighan the following donations have been received ("indicates under covenant):— H. T. Abbott Seymour Jacklin D. B. A. Scott A. D. Caesar *P. B. Kennington Mrs. Elizabeth B. J. Dickinson *A. W. Kitney Smellie *Mrs. E. S. Doorly J. Maxwell *P. C. Stovold John Doorly *Mr. & Mrs. E. H. L. G. M. Trevethan B. C. H. Harrap Parsons Mr. and Mrs. E. S. M. S. D. Hart J. B. Penny Walker *D. V. D. Hatchwell *A. C. Bouth A. S. Webster

UNVEILING OF MEMORIAL. The Memorial to those who laid down their lives in the two world wars, which is being erected in the School Beading Boom, will be unveiled on Whit-Sunday, June 5th, 1949. Pull details regarding arrangements will be circulated to O.C.'s with the Whit-Monday invitation, but any O.C. wishing to be present should apply to the Headmaster's Secretary for an admission ticket. 4*3 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. Minutes of the Forty-fifth Annual General Meeting of the Old Cranlelghan Society, held at the Public Schools' Club, 100, Piccadilly, London, W.I, on December 30th, 1948, at 6.30 p.m. The Chairman (P. J. Bance) presided; 42 other Old Cranlelghans were present. Minutes.—The Minutes of the 44th Annual General Meeting were read, confirmed and signed. Hon. Secretary's Report.—The Hon. Secretary gave his report for the year under review, pointing out that, due to the previous Annual General Meeting having been delayed and held as late as June, 1948, his present report only covered the intervening period. He advised that the result of the latest appeal for the Cranleigh School War Memorial Fund had been fairly successful. Further details regarding the Fund would be given later in the Agenda. Good progress had been made with regard to the Visual Memorial to be erected In the Reading Boom at the School. The necessary licence had been granted, the work was in hand, and it was hoped to be able to unveil the Memorial at Whitsuntide, 1949. He advised that work was in hand to produce a new Register of the Society, the last issue being in 1935. The School had kindly agreed to introduce again the two-day cricket match at Whitsuntide, 1949, but, with regret, could not offer hospitality to other than the team, except on Whit-Monday. The Hon. Secretary announced that the Annual Dinner would be held on March 29th, 1949. With a view to assisting all O.C.'s towards supporting the Rugby and Hockey Clubs, he reported that the Executive Committee had undertaken to give help in respect of travelling expenses to those unable to meet the full expenses, all at the discretion of the Hon. Treasurer of the Old Cranlelghan Club. In conclusion, the Hon. Secretary stated that the Layborn Trust Fund, mentioned at the previous Annual General Meeting, was nearing completion, and that the Trust Deed would be engrossed very shortly. Hon. Treasurer's Report and presentation of the Balance Sheet.— The Hon. Treasurer presented the Balance Sheet, and gave certain explanations when reporting an excess of income over expenditure of £26 7s. 3d.—Upon a proposal from the Chair, the Balance Sheet was adopted. Election of Officers.—The following Officers were elected for the ensuing year : — President: The Rev. D. G. Loveday. Vice-Presidents : Sir Francis L. C. Floud, the Rev. H. A. Rhodes, W. R. E. Larkln and A. F. Greenwood. Hon. Secretary : N. H. Martin. Hon. Treasurer : L. S. Lawton. Hon. Auditor : N. B. Hayman. Hon. Solicitor : R. L. Hazell. Committee : R. J. Dickinson, F. J. Bance, M. Davis, E. N. Harris, G. H. Fairweather. Trustees : The Rev. H. A. Rhodes, A. F. Greenwood, G. R. K. Lee, and W. R. E. Larkin. The resignation of H. E. Greenwood as a Vice-President was accepted with regret, and the Hon. Secretary was instructed to express the gratitude of all members for his great service to the Society in past years. A. F. Greenwood was elected a Vice-President by the unanimous wish of the Meeting. 424 L. S. Lawton advised the Meeting that he could only accept the office of Hon. Treasurer temporarily, dvie to business commitments, and requested that he be permitted to relinquish the position within six months. The Meeting much regretted his decision, and empowered the Executive Committee to appoint a successor during the year. A vote of thanks was extended to all the Officers of the Society for their work during their term of office. Cranleigh, School War Memorial Fund.—D. H. Morrison-Jones reported that the War Memorial Fund now stood at a gross figure of £15,000. Whilst this figure appeared satisfactory, it was a matter of regret that the total number of subscribers was only 400 (this included contributions from parents and the many other friends of the School). He emphasised that large donations were not expected, but that many small amounts would swell the Fund to its target of £25,000—£30,000. There were still some 1,000 members of the O.C. Society from whom no contribution had been received. A seven-year covenant for one guinea from each of these would result in Fund benefitting to the extent of approximately 1,000 x £13, or £13,000. Each such member would only have to provide one guinea a year for seven years. D. H. Morrison-Jones urged that the Officers of the various Clubs should spread this story amongst its members. There being no further business to discuss, the Meeting was closed with a vote of thanks to the Chairman.

OLD CRANLEIGHAN LODGE. Secretary : F. T. GREENWOOD, 26, Reynolds Road, Beaconsfield. The 90th Regular Meeting of the Lodge took place at Freemasons' Hall, London, W.C., on Friday, December 10th, 1948, when the Master, Geoffrey Ware, presided. D. A. S. G. White became a member of the Lodge. The election of a Master for the ensuing year took place, when Norman S. Hands was unanimously elected to fill that office. The Installation Meeting took place on February 10th, 1949, when the Master-Elect was duly placed in the Chair, and he afterwards appointed and invested his Officers. The Rev. J. F. Spink became a Joining Member of the Lodge, and the Members extended a welcome to him. After the Lodge closed, the Master, Norman S. Hands, presided at dinner, when O.C. Masons and their guests numbered 56. A Ladies' Festival, consisting of a dinner, dance and cabaret, was held at the Connaught Rooms on February 19th, when Geoffrey W. Ware and Mrs. Ware presided. There was an attendance of 165, and congratulations are due to the Sub-Committee who organised a very successful and enjoyable evening.

OLD CRANLEIGHAN RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB. Hon. General Secretary : W. E. VESEY, Christie's Wharf, Cliarlton, London, S.E.7 (Telephone Greenwich 3784). The Hon. General Secretary regrets that once again he is unable to realise an ambition—to issue a report that the 1st XV has won every match—but instead has to state that since the last notes were written only one match has been won. However, records expressed in figures cannot show how vastly improved is the team, and the near future may yet allow that ambition to be fulfilled. The advent of new blood into the team has been a contributory cause of this improvement, for, since leaving School, S. G. de Clive-Lowe has been filling the position of standroff half in the 1st XV with outstanding success, and T. R. Wallen has missed only one match for the 1st XV. The Club looks 425 to such "new Old Boys" as these to regain its pre-war strength and once again master such teams as London Welsh, London Irish, and Coventry. The "A" XV, under the captaincy of C. E. J. Lambert, has not lost a match in 1949; while the "B" XV, under the captaincy of P. G. D. Lynde, who has been doing excellent work in regularly fielding a team, has had a good measure of success. Membership is increasing, but might increase more rapidly. The standard of play of all the teams depends upon the total membership of the Club, and the Secretary appeals to all Cranleighans interested in Rugger, on leaving School, to let him have their home addresses in order that they may receive the circular which will give them all the necessary information on joining the Club. O.C's should not let the fact that they may only be able to play occasionally deter them from joining the Club, but should let one of the Club officials know when they are available. There will be an Annual General Meeting of the Club at the end of the season, but the date has not yet been fixed. It is hoped that all Old Cranleighans who are able will attend.

OLD CRANLEIGHAN HOCKEY CLUB. Hon. Secretary : H. T. ATKINSON, 2, Grange Mansions, London Road, Ewell, Surrey (Tel. Ewell 7152 and Pulham 6142, 6616). Generally speaking, apart from one or two lapses, results of both the 1st and 2nd XI's have been satisfactory. It was a great pleasure to include in the teams several boys from the School during the vacation, who acquitted themselves admirably and. we think and hope, enjoyed themselves. It is hoped that these and other boys, when leaving the School, will become regular playing members. The 1st XI has, more often than not, been able to field a regular side, in which the forward line has become far more thrustful, and now combines well. It was unfortunate that, owing to injuries, the full forward strength was not available against one of our strongest opponents—the Army. It was not until well into the second half of this fiercely contested match that the Army opened the scoring. As forecast in our last notes, the 2nd XI have settled down to form quite a formidable opposition to any 2nd XI, including those of clubs running four or five sides, which, in view of the fact that we run only two sides, and have to vary the team weekly, is very satisfactory. Official results show this improvement, but do not portray the close, well-contested and enjoyable games, which, in fact, they have been. The future augurs well, and, with a little extra strength forward, results should prove to be even more in our favour. It was a most welcome occasion when we were able to use the ground again at Thames Ditton at the beginning of January, not having been able to do so for the first half of the season owing to ground renovation. The ground has at last responded to treatment, and promises to be a first-class pitch next season. A celebration is being organised to take place in September to com- memorate the 21st: anniversary of the Club, details of which will be published in a future issue. The Club is sending a team to the Worthing Hockey Festival over Easter, and it is hoped that it will again return undefeated. 426 Results obtained since last notes are as follows:— FIRST XI. National Provincial Bank Lost 1—2 Cheam Lost 1—5 Staff College Won 2—1 Reigate Lost 1—2 Maidenhead Drawn 2—2 H.A.C Won 4—1 Dulwich Lost 0—3 Reigate Lost 0—1 Bank of England Won 2—0 Aldershot Services Won 1—0 Purley Drawn 1—1 The Army Lost 0—4 SECOXD XI. National Provincial Bank Drawn 1—1 Cheani Lost 3—5 Reigate Won 4—2 Maidenhead Lost 1—3 H.A.C Won 7—0 Dulwich Drawn 2—2 Reigate Won 3—2 Bank of England Lost 0—4 Guildford 1st XI Won 2—0 Purley Lost 2—5 Blackheath Lost 4—5

OLD CRANLEIGHAN CRICKET CLUB. Hon. Secretary : P. C. BLACK, Cranwood, Raleigh Drive, Claygate (Telephone Esher 644). The Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 5th, at The Mitre, Chancery Lane, W.C.2, at 6 o'clock. It is hoped that all those interested in the Club will make every effort to attend. This year we return to the pre-war arrangement of having a two-day match v. The School on Whit-Saturday and Monday, June 4th and 6th. The School have generously offered to put up the players for the week- end. On Sunday, June 26th, we play Oxted, at Oxted, Surrey. It will greatly assist if all those keen to play in either of these games will get in touch with the Hon. Secretary as early as possible, stating whether they bat, bowl, etc.

OLD CRANLEIGHAN GOLF SOCIETY. Hon. Secretary : J. KENNETH HAMPTON, Dormer Cottage, Otford, Kent (Telephone Otford, Kent, 90). The winter is never a very active time with the Society—we regain our strength for the rest of the year. We have, as usual, a strong fixture list for the coming season, and opened it by a week-end match at Littlehampton. As usual, Jack Langmead gave us open house, and the following were present: Reeves, Yorath, Forbes-Ilsley, Moore, Stevens, Cannon, Burgess, Hunt, Hampton and Langmead brothers. We had a most excellent week-end. Saturday was in the form of domestic games, and Sunday a match against the Club, resulting in a win for us by 7 points to 3. On March 18-20th the Halford Trials will be held at West Sussex, and hope to have a turn out (inclusive of wives) of 33. This is one or the most popular week-ends of the Society. 427 We have drawn Harrow in the first round, which is unfortunate, as they are one of the best sides in the field. However, we shall do our best, and if we beat them we should go a very long way in the tournament. This year the team has been strengthened by the addition of L. R. Scott (handicap 1), but, unfortunately, our Captain, D. D. Grant-White, will be unable to be with us. We have arranged a Spring Meeting at Effingham, near Leatherhead, for May 12th, and hope all will kindly make a note of this date. It is a very accessible course, and has wide open spaces, so everybody should break 70. We have, however, arranged a more difficult task for the Autumn Meeting, and have booked at Sunningdale for September 15th. We are hoping to arrange a match this year against the School, probably the Sunday before Whitsun, but more information will be given at the Spring Meeting. We hope also to have the Annual Dinner about the middle of November, since the one last year proved a great success. We should like to offer our congratulations to Scott on winning the London Amateur Foursomes with his partner. We are securing a few younger members, but could do with many more. Please do not fail to contact the Secretary if you are interested. The Singles Knock-out Tournament will be run again this year. If you have not received an entry form, please get in touch immediately with the Secretary. The finalists of last year's singles tournament are J. C. L. Oxer and Michael Burgess. The final is to be played during March.

Magazines received and gratefully acknowledged: Aldenhamian, Brightonian, Bryanston Saga, Cantuarian, Cholmeleian (and Forum), Crantarookian, Denstonian, Dovorian, Epsomian, Herefordian, Johnian, Leys Fortnightly, Mill Hill Magazine, Portcullis, Badleian, Sutton Valence School Magazine, Tonbridgian. INDEX.

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Valete 398

Salvete 400

Music 400

The School Farm. 401

Cranleigh Abroad 403

Contemporary Chronicle 405

Verse 406

Letters to the Editor 407

Sports Notes 410

J.T.C. Notes 416

Junior School 417

Old Cranleighan Notes 420

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