A.M.D.G.
St. STANISLAUS MAGAZINE
VOL. [15] NOVEMBER 1957
General Editor: B. Scannell, S.J. Assistant to the Editor Claude A. Vieira. Business Manager: J. De Freitas.
CONTENTS
COLLEGE SECTION
The College Staff Sweet are the Uses of Adversity
General Certificate of Education Father Crane at the College
Jottings from a College Diary Nature Impressions
St. Vincent De Paul Society Saints at Uitvlugt
The Senior Sodality Success (Poem)
Class List Tuberculosis (Poem)
Notes on Salvete and Valete Inter House Cricket
Salvete, Valete Northcote Cup Results 1957
Prize Winners – 1956 - 57 Pen Pictures of the Cricket XI
I Hear (Poem) Inter House Football
Happy Christmas Pen Pictures of a Football Team
Odd Facts Mount St. Benedict's Tour
A Tour of the Boeraserie Extension Project Our Seniors
Clive Gemon Athletic Sports
Escape An Appreciation
An Underground Monster or a London Tube Prospectus Back to: Association Section
THE COLLEGE STAFF
Rev. B. SCANNELL, S.J. Principal. Rev. S. Boase, S.J. Rev. T. Lynch, S.J. Rev. J. Bridges, S.J. Rev. J. Marrion, S.J. Rev. C. Byrne, S.J. Rev. L. da Silva, S.J. Rev. O. Earle, S.J. Rev. H. Wong, S.J. Rev. H. Feeny, S.J.
Mr. S. A. Marques Mr. A. Seth Mr. C. Vieira Mr. E. Caleb Mr. L. Campayne Mr. S. Greaves Mr. R. Bacchus Mr. H. Rampersaud.
Captain of the School Ronald Camacho Vice-Captain Frederick Campayne
Captain of Cricket L. Mahanger Captain of Football R. Camacho Vice-Captain A. Zitman Captain of Athletics A. Zitman. Vice.-Captain L. Mahanger
PREFECTS
C. Derrell. M. Heydon E. Edwards M. Vincent L. Phillips N. Jordan K. Jordan F. Cheong (5C) M. T. da Silva J. Lucas G. Miller H. A. Fraser (5A) W. Gomes J. Yip R. Persaud D. Chaves (5A) L. Grant D. Kawall R. Resaul D. Bourne (5B)
STAFF CHANGES
Mr. Douglas Thompson left after teaching at the College for eight years in order to study Medicine at the National University in Dublin. Mr. F. Birbalsingh and Mr. O. John, have gone to U.C.W.I. Mr. C. Martin has gone to Howard University. We wish them every success in their studies.
We have now ten Jesuits on the Staff. We are grateful to Fr. Provincial in England for making this possible. The three new arrivals are Fr. J. Bridges, S.J., Mr. L. da Silva, S.J., and Mr. H. Wong, S.J.
We welcome also Mr. A. Seth, from our own Form 6, Mr. S. Greaves from the Sacred Heart Boys' School, Mr. E. Caleb, who has taught for years at Central High School, and Mr. H. Rampersaud who has his B.Sc. degree from St. Louis University.
Top GENERAL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION ORDINARY LEVEL (Oxford & Cambridge), July 1957
Key to Passes Scr. Scripture M. Elementary Mathematics Eng. English Language. Ad. M. Additional Mathematics. E. Lit. English Literature. Ph. Physics. L. Latin. Ch. Chemistry. F. French. G. Sc. General Science. G. Geography. P-C. Physics-with-Chemistry
FORM 5A Alli-Shaw, S. H. (4) Eng., L., M., Ph. Armogum, G. V. (4) Scr. L., F., M. Baptista, R. C. (7) Scr., Eng.. E. Lit., L., F., Ph., Ch. Carr, W. I. (8) Scr., Eng., E. Lit., L., F., M., Ph., Ch. Chapman, A. G. (3) Eng., L., M. Chapman, E. R. (3) L., F., M. Da Silva, E. K. R. (4) Eng., L., F., M. De Freitas, G. J. R. (5) Scr., Eng., E. Lit., L., F. Ferreira, L. A. (4) Eng., E. Lit., Ph., Ch. Gonsalves, N. D. (6) E. Lit., L., F., Ad. M., Ph., Ch. Hing, A. S. (6) Eng., E. Lit., L., F., M., Ph. Houston, 1. G. (6) Eng., E. Lit., L., F., Ph., Ch. Jordan, K. A. (9) Scr., Eng., E. Lit., L., F., M., Ad. M., Ph., Ch. Kawall, D. M. (5) Scr., L., F., Ad. M., P-C. Menezes, D. G. A. (6) Eng., E. Lit., L., F., Ad. M., Ph. Perreira, N. F. (7) Scr., E. Lit., L., F., Ad. M., Ph., Ch. Persaud, R. P. (5) Scr., Eng., E. Lit. L.. F. Resaul, R. A. (5) E. Lit., L., F., Ad. M., Ph. Sancho, V. (1) Eng. Seeraj, E. C. B. (9) Scr., Eng., E. Lit., L., F., M., Ad. M., Ph., Ch. Veerapen, P. M. (7) Scr., E. Lit., L., F., Ad. M., Ph., Ch. Veerasawmy, P. McA. (2) Eng., L. Vincent, M. S. (6) Scr., E. Lit., L., F., Ad. M., Ph. Wilkinson, I. L. (4) Eng., E. Lit., L., F.
FORM 5B Agard, W. M. (1) G.Sc. Boodhoo, B. (2) Scr., G.Sc. Cheong, F. H. (2) M., G.Sc. Ching-A-Sue, J. O. (3) L., M., G.Sc. Chung, L. M. (2) G., G.Sc. Clarke, M. V. (2) Scr., G.Sc. Da Silva, M. C. (1) Scr. De Cambra, M. P. (2) M., G.Sc. De Freitas, G. (3) G., M., G.Sc. De Freitas, R. C. (2) L., G.Sc. Duncan, C. D. (3) L., M., G.Sc. Edwards, O. E. (4) Eng., E. Lit., L., G.Sc. Fernandes, F. J. (1) L. James, R. E. (4) Scr., E. Lit., L., G.Sc. Miller, G. A. (5) Scr., G., L., M., G.Sc. Nascimento, A. R. (2) Scr, G.Sc. Ramraj, C. L. (5) Scr., E. Lit., G., L., G.Sc. Ramraj, V. J. P. (6) Scr., Eng.,E. Lit., G., L., G.Sc. Rodrigues, R. J. (3) Scr., G., G.Sc. FORM U4A Ajodhia, J. P. (3) Eng., L., M. Chaves, D. A. (3) Eng., L., M. Chan-a-Sue, M. E. A. (3) Eng., L., M. D'Aguiar, H. P. (2) L., M. Delph, R. H. (1) M. Gomes, P. I. (1) M. Greene, T. A. (2) L.,M. Housty, C. E. (3) Eng., L., M. Lee, D. P. (2) Eng., M. Lucas, P. F. (3) Eng., L., M. Rodrigues, M. A. (1) L. Rodrigues, P. A. (3) Eng., L., M. Sherrett, W. D. (1) Eng. Vanier, M. G. (1) Eng. da Costa, J. G. (3) Eng., L., M.
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FORM 5C Correia, V. J. (1) Ad. M. Daniels, G. O. (1) Eng. Danney, D. A. J. (2) Eng., M. de Abreu, F. M. (1) Eng. de Souza, J. A. (1) Eng. Gomes, R. D. (1) Eng. Jordan, N. J. A. (1) Ph. Lucas, F. R. (4) Eng., M., Ad. M., Ph. Lucas, J. B. (2) Ad. M., Ph. Mahanger, L. E. (2) Eng., Ph. Nasir, M. D. (2) Eng., M.
EXAMINATION RESULTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
To University College of Jesuit Centenary Scholarship JOHN CHOY the West Indies Demerara Bauxite Scholarship JOHN SPARROCK In England Bookers Engineering STEPHEN DE CASTRO. Scholarships LEONARD KHAN In Scotland Civil Aviation Scholarship MALCOLM CHAN-A-SUE
INTER-COLLEGIATE EXAMINATION
Of all our successes this year the one which pleased me most was Lawrence Phillips' tie for first prize in the Inter-Collegiate Examination.
Each year Very Reverend Fr. Provincial of the English Province offers Prizes to be competed for by all our Jesuit schools in England, Scotland and South Africa. The Seniors are over 16 years old; the Juniors under 16.
L. A. Phillips tied for first place in the Senior Mathematics, and Leyland Grant was runner-up in the Junior Mathematics. This is the first time we have ever entered any candidates.
EXAM. RESULTS (ORDINARY LEVEL)
We knew that last year's Form 5's were not nearly so good as the classes for several years before. But even so the results were very disappointing: the only good set of results were those of U 4A. English Language in 5B was a catastrophe - only 2 boys passed out of 18; and only 6 of them passed in Mathematics. The results in Latin, French, Physics and General Science were as good as ever.
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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17: The first 'day' of term - books given out, and then home. Form I did not come today. And there is no longer any Preparatory. After many years at the College Miss Lopes has left. We thank her for all her devoted service, and we thank also Mr. M. de Abreu and Mr. Persaud, while we welcome Mr. F. Teixeira and Mr. Rosemay (who help in the Laboratories).
TUESDAY 18: There was a half-holiday propter fluviam - no frequent occurrence now- a-days. Kevin Greene, late of Form V. left the Colony to join the Benedictines in Trinidad.
THURSDAY & FRIDAY: Jacob Cup cricket against Q.C. - won.
THURSDAY 27: Dias Cup match against Q.C. - won.
FRIDAY 28: Mike Agostini came and talked to us, as did Mr. McDonald Bailey for a bit.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4: Fr. Feeny, Mr. Cummings and 20 boys go to Mackenzie.
FRIDAY 5: Half-holiday - for the Bingo.
SATURDAY 6: News came of the death of Fr. Thomas Smith, S.J., who was for many years at the College.
MONDAY 8: The October Public Holiday.
THURSDAY 11: Half-holiday for the cricket (Jamaica vs. B.G.).
FRIDAY 12: Fr. Marrion returned to the Colony, to teach once more at the College.
TUESDAY 16: The results of the G.C.E. Ordinary Level, were received.
FRIDAY 19: Half-holiday for the cricket - Barbados vs B.G. Results of the Advanced Level. Meeting of the Science Club.
FRIDAY 26: The B.G. Scholarship awards published - Queen's College and Bishop's High School.
TUESDAY 30: Victory Day I. Jacob Cup against Berbice High School (and on Wednesday) - won.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1: Dias Cup (vs, Berbice) - won.
THURSDAY 8: Conference Day, whole holiday.
FRIDAY 9: Whole holiday. Dias Cup, Jacob Cup and Demba Scholarship. Association dinner.
MONDAY 12: Public Holiday.
TUESDAY 13: Feast of St. Stanislaus. Mass at 8:30. Three periods, no break. No half- holiday.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5: (A big jump). Association Debate, to which members of Form 6 were invited.
TUESDAY 11: Victory Day II.
FRIDAY 14: End of term about 10 a.m,
TUESDAY, JANUARY 8: Beginning of the new term - but not Form I or Form II.
WEDNESDAY TO FRIDAY: Retreat, given by Fr. Cooney, S.J. Form 6 to U4B inclusive. Half-holiday each day for those not making the retreat. Mr. Mahanger left the College at the end of the term, and with our thanks we join our good wishes. Mr. R. Bacchus joined the Staff. F. Campayne won the Essay Competition of the "Catholic Standard", on The Dignity of Man.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8: Science Club Meeting.
FRIDAY 15: Another Meeting of the Science Club; Mr. Leeming spoke to the Members. ( Mr. Leeming died in England on October 18, 1957 - Ed.)
SATURDAY 16: Heats,
MONDAY 18: Heats p.m. Half-holiday.
TUESDAY 19: Mr. Hill to the College about 3 p.m, (Music……).
THURSDAY 21: Victory Day 1.
SATURDAY 23: More heats.
MONDAY 4: Holiday (granted at Sports Day).
MONDAY 11: Some boys to the Cathedral in the morning (Forty Hours), some to the service in the afternoon.
THURSDAY 14: Conference Day (postponed from February). Whole holiday. Fr. Marrion, Fr. Feeny and some boys to Uitvlugt.
FRIDAY 15: Traffic talks. Films p.m.
MONDAY 18: The Queen's Birthday, Public Holiday.
MONDAY 25: Mass (attended by the Secondary School) at 8:30 - Centenary of the arrival of the Society of Jesus in British Guiana. Presentation at the College; Mr. Marques spoke and R. Dias (Captain of the School). Very Rev. Fr. Smith replied and Fr. Scannell spoke. Three period. Half holiday.
FRIDAY 29: Mr. Sangster (of the U.C.W.I.) to the College, p.m. (Laboratories). Science Club Meeting. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3: Victory Day II.
FRIDAY 5: Films at College (to raise funds for Bingo prizes).
TUESDAY 9: End of term, about 2:30, for U4A, III's, II's and I.
WEDNESDAY 10: End of term. 11:30.
MONDAY, MAY 6: Beginning of the third term.
TUESDAY 14: The rain gave us a half-holiday,
THURSDAY 16: Miss Clarke, Assistant Registrar at U.C.W.I. visited the College.
FRIDAY 17: Films (for Bingo prizes …... ).
SATURDAY 18: Four Civil Aviation Scholarships awarded, three of them to present and past boys of the College. (Phillip Jardim was at St. Stanislaus for a time).
THURSDAY 23: Conference, whole holiday.
FRIDAY 24: Empire Day.
SATURDAY 25: Entrance exam for Form 2. 232 candidates!
TUESDAY 28: Inter-Collegiate exam (S.J.) in Mathematics. First time that St. Stanislaus ever took part in it.
WEDNESDAY 29: Association Debate, to which Forms 5 and 6 were invited.
FRIDAY 31: Enrolment in the Sodality, after Benediction.
FRIDAY, JUNE 7: Film at the College for the Bingo.
SATURDAY 8: Entrance exam, Form T. About 130 candidates for about 20 places!
MONDAY 10: Public Holiday (Whitsun).
WEDNESDAY 12: Victory Day I.
FRIDAY 14: Co-op Meeting at 2:30.
MONDAY 17: G.C.E. Advanced Level, begins.
WEDNESDAY 19: College boys were invited to an open Forum on the White Paper concerning Secondary Schools.
THURSDAY 20: The Feast of Corpus Christi. Whole holiday. At the Procession the canopy was borne by four College boys.
FRIDAY 21: Half-holiday, partly in honour of St. Aloysius, and partly for the success of L. Phillips and L. Grant in the Inter-Collegiate Maths exam. (The former tied for first place in the Senior division and the latter was second in the Junior),
TUESDAY 25: At 8.30, Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Clive Gemon, who died on Sunday 23rd. R.I.P.
WEDNESDAY 26: Mr. Hunt of Howard University, and Mr. Moore, came to the College this morning.
FRIDAY 28: Feast of the Sacred Heart, half-holiday.
TUESDAY, JULY 2: French Oral exam, Ordinary Level.
WEDNESDAY 3: Last day at school for Form 6.
FRIDAY 5: Film for Bingo.
MONDAY 8: Ordinary Level exam.
TUESDAY 9: Mr. Tits (Educational Adviser for the Caribbean), Mr. Nicholson (Assistant Director of Education) and Mr. Morrison (Education Officer) came to the College this afternoon.
TUESDAY 16: Victory Day II. Half-holiday, except for losers of the Victory Day!
WEDNESDAY 17: Dias Cup semi-final against Q.C. Half-holiday - won 4-1.
THURSDAY 18: End of the term and end of the school year and end of these jottings - except
FRIDAY 19: Association Social, to which those leaving College were invited. Films. John Sparrock, Demba Scholarship.
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THE CO-OP. SOCIETY
The College Co-op Thrift Society continues to function quite well in spite of the fact that several members have had to be expelled for failure to make regular weekly contributions. The Society changed the minimum of contribution to ten cents per week (purely for convenience because of our new currency), but quite a few members still disregard the rule that calls for this minimum weekly subscription. The indications are that the action on the part of the Society has been successful.
Over forty new members have been enrolled at the start of the new school year and the average weekly amount banked is well over $100.00. At the time of going to press members have to their credit over $4,500.00.
It is pleasing to note that more members use the Co-op for paying school fees by installments, and the Committee have approved withdrawals by members for purchases of school equipment.
The over-all picture is quite good, and we expect the Co-op to make even greater strides in the forthcoming year ander its few Committee of Management.
F. CAMPAYNE, Hony, Secretary.
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ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
ST. STANISLAUS CONFERENCE Meetings are held at the College every Monday at 5.00 p.m.
The Committee consist of Brother J. D'Oliveira, President; Brother, J. Valladares. Vice-President; Rev. Fr. B. Scannell, S.J., Chaplain: and the writer, Secretary- Treasurer. The initial amount of Brothers numbered eleven, and although there has been a slight increase to twenty -one, many more are needed; new cases continue to pour in (we now have a total of twenty-four) but not so new Brothers. Forms V and VI please note! We hope to see you soon turning out in full force to our meetings.
The work of our Conference is to help to prevent irregular attendance at schools, whether due to truancy, to the parents' own fault, to late attendance or to any other cause which may arise, It also give material aid where it is most needed. and assists in installing boys as members of such organisations as the Boy Scouts, the Cubs or the C.Y.O.
Although too much was not expected at first, results up to the present have been reasonably encouraging; however, as the Brothers become more experienced in their work, still more success will be achieved, and we are confident that the Conference will go from strength to strength.
- P. LUCAS.
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THE SENIOR SODALITY
Meetings of the Senior Sodality arc held on Thursday afternoons commencing immediately after school and lasting about half an hour. The meeting begins with the recitation of part of the little office of the Immaculate Conception; this is followed by a short talk on some current Catholic activity or some spiritual reading given by our Spiritual Director, the Principal.
The Sodality Mass is held every Friday at 6.25 a.m. at Our Lady AItar, in the Cathedral and Sodalists can receive Holy Communion at this Mass.
In the past, attendance at meetings was such that two boys had to be contented with sharing a single chair in a fairly large class room; the attendance register gives proof of this. In more recent times, however, attendance has been so ragged and scarce that meetings have had to be cancelled because only about half a dozen boys were present. In a school in which there are some 140 boys in the higher forms, this is really a disgrace and a slur on the fail' name of College. Some boys think it sufficient to do Religious Doctrine lessons thrice week for forty minutes each time and to go to Church on Sunday mornings, all of which they do simply because they have no choice, but are forced to do so by their parents! They are now developing into sensible, responsible young men and should realize that it is about time they practise some self- denial by voluntary action. Some other boys do not attend meetings because they dislike the idea of getting up to go to Mass on Friday mornings. Well, if they like to sleep a bit late on Friday mornings, the very least they could do is to come to the meetings.
We hope that the attendance of the Sixth form will improve from the poor standard at which it now stands since the Sixth, as the senior members of the school, must show the way to those in the lower forms.
Attendance at Sodality Mass is even worse than at meetings! Those boys living at far distances, i.e. out of town, can be excused; the remainder, however, seem just too lazy to get out of bed early on one morning of the week other than on Sunday to give thanks to God. Gentlemen. we are supposed to be 'a Catholic school! We sincerely hope that this condition will improve.
For the first time since 1953, no member of the Sodality has left to pursue studies for the priesthood, We hope and pray that God, through the intercession of Our Blessed Lady, our Patron, will grant us more and plentiful vocations from the Sodality and the College in the future.
L. PHILLIPS 6A.
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1957 CLASS LISTS
KEY TO SCHOLARSHIPS
*1 Government Scholarships 62 *8 D’Aguiar Jubilee Scholarships 7 *2 Centenary Scholarships 4 *9 William Fogarty Scholarship 1 *3 Blair Scholarships 2 *10 Carmel School Scholarship 1 *4 Kitty Village Scholarship 1 *11 Association Scholarships 3 *5 Local Government Scholarship 2 *12 Fr. Killion Exhibition Scholarship 1 *6 Police Scholarships 3 *13 Bishop Weld Scholarship 1 *7 Portuguese Scholarship 2 *14 St. Stanislaus Scholarships 15
Younger brothers are given the equivalent of a half scholarship. This year there are 62 younger brothers.
FORM 6A (13) FORM 6B (15)
*1 Camacho, R. Armogum, G. *1Campayne, F. Baptista, R. *1 Da Silva M. T. Da Silva, E. Derrell, C. Edwards, E. *1 Gomes, R. W. *1 Gonsalves, N. *1 Grant, L. Jordan, K. Heydon, M. Kawall, D. Jordan, N. Menezes, D. Lucas, J. Miller, G. Mahanger, L. *1 Pereira, N. *1 Phillips, L. Persaud, R. *1 Yip, J. Ramraj, C. *1 Zitman, A. *5 Ramraj, V. *14 Resaul, R. *1 Vincent, M.
FORM 5A (28) FORM 5B (23) FORM 5C (7) FORM Upper 4A (29) *1 Ajodhia, J. Amo, S. Boodhoo, B. Abdool, M. Alli-Shaw, S. Boodhoo, D. Cheong, F. *1 Beharry, B. Browman, E. Bourne, D. Chung, L. *8 Bhagwandatt, R. *14 Campayne, W. Chung, V. De Freitas, G. *1 Campbell, 1. *1 Chan-A-Sue, M. Clarke, M. Duncan, C. *1 Cheong, R. Chapman, E. Da Silva, M. Chapman, A. D'Abreu, D. *1 Chaves, D. Fletcher, K. Sancho, V. *14 Da Silva, J. Da Costa, J. Gibson, A. *3,*14 De Freitas, R. *8 D'Aguiar, H. Goorbarry, M. Dos Ramos, M. De Andrade, W. Harry, Ian Duarte, P. *1 Delph, R. Jardine, T. Fernandes, N. *1 Denny, P. Killikelly, P. Forte, J. Fraser, H. King, R. *14 Gaskin, R. *4 Gomes, P. Li, M. Gill, D. *14 Greaves, V. Miller, A. *1 Gonsalves, J. *8 Greene, T. Pequeneza, A. Ibbott, W. *14 Housty, C. Quan, L. *1 Lewis, J. Kerry, L. Richards, M. *1 Marques, S. La Rose, I. Siebs, D. Martins T. *1 Lee, D. Singh, T. *14Meerabux, W. *1 Lucas, P. Soloman, R. * 8 Nichols, C. Martins, G. Sparrock, W. Nobrega, M. *7 Pereira, L. Sucre, R. *14 Serrao, G. *11 Rodrigues, M. Singh, I. *1 Rodrigues, P. Small, J. *1 Sherrett, W. Tiam-Fook, W. Teixieira, M. Vanderhyden, H. *1 Vanier, M. Williams, F. Wong, D.
FORM Upper 4B (30) FORM Lower 4A (32) FORM Lower 4B (28) FORM 3A (34) Ali, A. *1 Abraham, B. Ally, R. *1 Applewhaite, D. Arno. K. Amo, E. Burch-Smith, L. Bacchus, A. Burrowes, A, Braithwaite, D. Campbell, T. Baptista, M. De Cambra, D. *1 Chan-A-Sue, P. Chao Wing, L. Bayley, J. De Castro, R. Chung, H. Dargan, P. Bradshaw, L. Denny, N. Da Costa, M. De Castro, G. Chee, R. De Souza, E. De Ryck, W. *1 De Freitas, B. Cho Young, C. Forte, F. De Souza, B. De Freitas, D. Chung, D. *1 Gonsalves, A. *8 D'Oliveira, J. Gomes, P. Coppin, L. Gonsalves, A. I. Dos Ramos, C. Gonsalves, B. Dyal, L. Gonsalves, G. *1 Forte, G. Goveia, O. *1 Edwards, O. Gonsalves, M French, L. Greene, L. *1 Gonsalves, D. Grant, M. *1 Grant, B. Hamilton, A. Gordon, Ian Humphrey, J Henson, A. Hatmin, D. *1 Harrison, A. Kerry, J. Hill, P. James R. Harford, Ronald Martins, T. *2,*9 Hinckson, O. Jardine, J. *1 Harry, G. McWatt, K. *1 Khan, R. King, J. *1 James, M. Menezes, R. *8 Li, P: *6 La Borde, D. *1 Jardim, G. Patchett, G. Logan, R. Mendes-de- *1 Jordan, E. Ramalho, R, Logan, T. Franca,M. *8 La Rose, C. *14 Rodrigues, A. Loncke, J. Nurse, H. Latchmansingh, R. Sargent, M. MandaI, R. Perreira, V. MandaI, F. Wallbridge R. *1 McDavid, E. Persaud, H. Messing, H. Welshman, H. Pereira, R. Rebeiro, R. Murray, G. Westmaas, R Rebeiro, H. Seth, J. McDavid, W. Williams, C. Rogers, M. Sylvester, G. Nasir, M. Wong, T. *6 Saunders T. Williams, Dallas *1 Nobrega, C. Yansen, R. Serrao, I. Williams, David *1 Pereira, B. Yhap, L. Singh, M. Zitman, M. *1 Rai, M. Young, J. Small, J. Seth, C. *11 Spooner, V. Sue, H. *2,*14 Yhap, J. Sutton, D. *2,*14 Williams, Wong, J.
FORM 3B (32) FORM 2A (34) FORM 2B (34) FORM 1 (32) Adams, D. *1 Abraham, D. Ali, John Amo, H. Alves, K. AlIi, D. Blackman, C. Bamford, J. *1 Bagot, G. Babb, C. Campbell, A. Bryce. H. Bamford, M. *1 Bobb Semple, C. Campbell, E. Burch-Smith, A. Beharry, E. *1 Camacho, B. Devers, B. De Castro, B. Belgrave, M. *2,*14 Camacho, G. Fernandes, J. De Freitas, Paul Boyd, J. *1 Carr, A. Fisher, R. De Freitas, Peter Chee-A-Tow M. *13 Carter, 1. Georges, B. De Ryck. J. Cheong,R. Chan-A-Sue, G. Gonsalves, J. Fitzpatrick, J. Dargan, M. *1 Da Silva, P. Greathead, P. Fredericks, A. Da Silva, E. *1 De Abreu, B. Harford. R. Fung, E. Da Silva, J. L. De Caires, G. Harry, E. Gomes, M. De Castro, C. *7 Fernandes, R. Hodge, W. Gonsalves, J. De Castro, T. *12Gaskin, S. Hubbard, C. Jekir, A. Farnum, G. *1 Granger, L. Jardine, A. Lopes, F. Fernandes, C. Hazlewood, A. Jardine, C. Menezes, C. Gibbs, B. Hutchinson, A. Jeffrey, C. Messing, A. Gomes, T. *1 Jack, W. Johnson, P. Morrison, G. Hill, D. *1 Kum, F. Kendall. J. Pereira, J. *6 Hooper, D. *1 Lee, J. Lopes, J. Persaud, E. Lall, D. *3 Lee, R. McDonald, G. Reid, J. Quail, W. *1 Martin, J. Mekdeci, J. Schneidersmann F. Roberts, W. Mekdeci, A. Melville, J. Seaforth, W. Rodrigues, B. Miller, R. Persaud,V. Seale, J. Rodrigues, J. D. *1 Moniz, B. Pierre, A. Serrao. P. Siebs, E. Narine. R. Pierre, W. Siebs, M. Van Sluytman, F. Nazamoodeen, P. Ransom, L. Small, C. M. *11 Westmaas, D. *1 Nurse, C. Richards, D. Stonehouse, C. Williams, L. *1 Ramdeholl, W. Serrao, S. *14Torres, J. *10 Wray, G. Singh, L. Stoby, M. Vervuurt, A. Ying, A. Soloman, T. Van Sluytman, J. Williams. A. Young, C. Teixeira, L. Williams, B. Young, A. Vieira. M. *5 Williams, K. *1 Yip, R. Witter, Vibert
Total number of Scholarship holders: 105. Total number of boys in the College: 371.
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NOTES ON SALVETE AND VALETE
Once more quite a number of boys-and five of the lay masters-have left to complete their studies outside the Colony. We wish them every success.
We were able to admit 77 new boys, a bigger number than normal, because many boys left from the bottom of the school. These boys came to us from 29 different schools, including schools in Berbice, the North West, Santa Rosa and the Pomeroon. Our Primary schools again did very well at the Government County Scholarship Examinations: we received 14 Government Scholars, a Centenary Scholar and the Blair.
SALVETE N.B. As a point of interest, we place after each name the school from which the boy came. New Student Name Previous School New Student Name Previous School 5A U4B da Costa, J. St. Mary's Trindad Pathett, G. St. Mary's Trindad Greaves, V. L4A 3A da Costa, M. St. Mary's Trindad Messing, H. U.K 2A Abraham, D. Sacred Heart Jack, W. St. Winefride's Alli, D. St. Winefride's Kum, F. Sacred Heart Bobb-Semple, P. St. Mary's Lee, J. Sacred Heart Camacho, B. Sacred Heart Lee, R. Sacred Heart Camacho, G. S. Sacred Heart Martin, J. St. Mary's Carr, W. Comenius Moravian Moniz, B. Sacred Heart Carter, I. Carmel Narraine, R. B.G. Educ. Trust da Silva, P. St. Mary's Nazamoodeen, F. St. Mary's de Abreu, B. Sacred Heart Nurse, C. St. Mary's Fernandes, R. Sacred Heart Singh, L. Carmel Gaskin, S. Queenstown, R.C. Teixeira, L. Baird's Grainger, L. Mackenzie Vieira, M. St. Winefride's Hazlewood, A. Bedford Methodist Yip, R. Sacred Heart
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SALVETE cont’d
New Student Name Previous School New Student Name Previous School 2B Ali, J. St. Andrew's Johnson, P. Rawle, Bantam Blackman, C. St. Mary's Kendall, J. St. Ambrose Campbell, A. St. Mary's Lopes, J. St. Mary's Campbell, E. St. Mary's McDonald, G. Smith Church Devers, B. Skeldon High Persaud, V. St. Mary's Fernandes, J. Sacred Heart Pierre, W. Maharuma Fisher, R. Sacred Heart Ransom, L. Sacred Heart Georges, B. Sacred Heart Richards, D. Sacred Heart Gonsalves, J. Martindale Stoby, M. St. Mary's Greathead, P. Sacred Heart Williams, B. Port Mourant R.C. Harry, E. St. Aloysius, N.A. Williams, K. Christianburg Jardine, C. St. Mary's Witter, V. Biaird's Jeffrey, C. Bedford Methodist
Form 1 Amo, H. St. Gabriel's Menezes, C. Sacred Heart Bamford, J. Sacred Heart Messing, A. U.K. Bryce, H. St. Mary's Morrison, G. Indian Educ. Trust de Castro, B.. Golden Grove Methodist Pereira, J. St. Mary's de Freitas, P. Sacred Heart Persaud; E. Buxton Private School Fitzpatrick, J. St. Anthony's Bartica Reid, J. St. Mary's Fredericks, A. Sacred Heart Seaford, J. St. Francis, Charity Gomes, M. Sacred Heart Small, M. Baird's Gonsalves, J. St. Mary's Tones, J. Santa Rosa Jekir, A. Sacred Heart Vervuurt, A. St. Mary's Lopes, F. Sacred Heart Williams, A. St. Mary's
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VALETE NB: After each boy's name is placed the class from which he left and the number of years he spent at the College.
Years Years From From Student Name at Student Name at Form Form Saints Saints Camacho, M. 6 7 Nascimento, R. 5B 7 * Chan-A-Sue, M. 6 7 Rodrigues, R. 5B 6 * Choy, J. 6 7 Bollers, A. U4B 4⅓ * de Castro, S. 6 7 de Freitas, C. U4B 7⅓ * Dias, R. 6 10 Driver, E. U4B 7⅓ Hazlewood, V. 6 7 Pacheco, M. U4B 8 * Khan, L. 6 2 * Fernandes, C. L4A 3 Menzes, D. 6 7 Cameron, A. L4B 3⅓ Searwar, C. 6 7 * Fernandes, J. L4B 2⅓ Serrao, M. 6 7 Figueira, T. L4B 2⅓ Seth, A. 6 7 Gonsalves, C. L4B 3⅓ * Sparrock, J. 6 7 * Jasmins, A. L4B 4⅓ Correia, V. 6 6 Lee, H. L4B 2⅓ Gouveia, B. 6 6 Leubin, F. L4B 3 Thomson, J. 6 4⅓ Magalee, Y. L4B 2 Carr, W. 5A 4⅓ Seabra, M. L4B 3⅓ * de Freitas, G. 5A 5 Choy, R. 3A ⅔ Ferreira, L. 5A 2 * Fernandes, T. 3B 1⅓ Hing, A. 5A 5 Gemon, C. (R.I.P.) 3B 1⅓ Houston, L. 5A 5 Joseph, W. 3B 1⅔ Lucas, F. 5A 6 Niccols, A. 3B 3 Melville, W. 5A 6 Rodrigues, D. 3B 3⅔ Nasir, M. 5A 6 Rasul, R. 2B 1 Seeraj, E. 5A 5 Rockcliffe, W. 2B 2 Veerapen, M. 5A 5 Baladin, S. 2B 2 Veerasawmy, P. 5A 5 * Lopes, V. 2B 1 Wilkinson, I. 5A 5 * Cameron, D. I 1⅔ Agard, W. 5B 8 Carto, C. I 3 Bacchus, N. 5B 5⅓ * Foo, J. I 3 Ching-A-Sue, O. 5B 6 Hamlin, D. I 1 de Cambra, M. 5B 6 Hutson, L. I 1 de Freitas, R. 5B 5 Khan, P. I 3 Fernandes, F. 5B 5 McDavid, L. I 2 James, R. 5B 6 Spencer, K. I 2⅓ Lee, D. 5B 5⅓ Vieira, A. I 2
Top PRIZE WINNERS, 1956-57
Inter-Collegiate Mathematics
Senior L. A. Phillips Junior L. Grant
GCE Advanced Level GCE Ordinary Level
Form 6 Religious Doctrine F. Camplayne T. da Silva
Form 5A Religious Doctrine M. Vincent
Form 5B Religious Doctrine M. Clarke
Upper 4A Religious Doctrine P. Lucas Class Prizes 1. P. Lucas 2. M. Chan-a-Sue Upper 4B Religious Doctrine D. Bourne Class Prize 1. T. Jardine 2. R. Soloman Lower 4A Religious Doctrine R. Cheong Class Prizes 1. S. Marques 2. C. Nichols Lower 4B Religious Doctrine A. Rodrigues Class Prize 1. Aubrey Gonsalves 2. A. Rodrigues Form 3A Religious Doctrine P.Li Class Prizes 1. J. D'OIiveira 2. P.Li Form 3B Religious Doctrine M. Zitman Class Prizes 1. H. Nurse 2. H. Persaud Form 2A Religious Doctrine M. Sutton Class Prizes 1. D. Applewhaite 2. E. Jordan Form 2B Religious Doctrine M. Bamford Class Prizes 1. K. La Rose 2. E. Siebs Form 1 Religious Doctrine G. Chan-a-Sue Class Prizes 1. G. de Caires 2. A. Hutchinson
Top I HEAR • • •
That Tootsie, while undergoing dental upholstery, was known as Gumbs.
That Digs (alias Greasemonkey) and Tigs are twins.
That Shavo, while writing out an application form, came to the square marked "age" and didn't hesitate to write "Atomic ".
That the head of our Diamond is harder than Borazon.
That Slick keeps his hair in curlers.
That Bucket, after swallowing a dictionary, found that it was titled "Gibberish",
That Scrooge, when qualified, intends to hang up this sign: If you think I'm handsome, you need glasses.
That Reppie wants to be a human when he grows up.
That Channa has come to the conclusion that chemical warfare started when girls started to use perfume.
That Funky uses a scent called 'Canal Number One'.
That Twink, Jughead, Paki and Nylon are becoming hereditary names.
That Shaky stood in front of a mirror with his eyes closed to see how he looks when asleep.
That who steals 7144 steals scrap iron.
That Musclehead is growing Presley sideburns.
That Uncle Goor, alarmed at the probable dangers of cigarette smoking, has bought a pipe.
That Shorty is built like a bullfrog-all stomach, except what's head and that's all mouth.
That Tex, while learning to swim shouted "Look, my head's above water", and Browsy observed "That's O.K. Wood always floats".
THE COLLEGE PIMPERNEL.
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The rain was beating down incessantly throughout the town and every place looked dreary and sad. Christmas shoppers were forced to stay home or remain where the rain had caught them. A few vehicles drove along the wet street. Overhead, dark overhanging clouds were gathering and the rain continued to fall,
On the pavement In Water Street, a lonely and depressed figure had his eyes glued on the toys in a showcase, This figure was a boy of about fourteen years, clad in an old prints which was too big for him and a torn shirt that hardly covered his muscular form. Something Eke a hat covered his uncombed hair and he was dripping wet. He was miserable, cold, hungry and sad.
As he continued to look at the beautiful toys, his eyes became dreamy ns he recalled those happy and carefree days he used to spend when his father was alive. In those happy days, he and his two brothers and sister had lived with their father and mother in a small but flourishing farm on the Essoquebo Coast. There, in that beautiful land, were many interesting things to do. Sometimes they would go for a swim on the beach in the refreshing waters or for a picnic in the Woods, where there were many animals and birds Then they would look after the farm animals or help in the fields.
Oh ! Those were wonderful days. Days-heydays--that soon came to an end. For one day, their father had gone to the village in his van and he had never retuned, for he was killed instantly in an accident on his way home.
This was a shock to the family. Their mother had grieved for a long time and even now when her husband's name was mentioned, she would burst into tears. Sometime after his death, they were forced to sell the farm at an auction in order to pay the various debts. They had to come to the city where his mother might get a job for there was nothing to do in the Country. She had been able to get a job which was just enough to upkeep the family and pay the rent.
All the children were sorry to leave their country home for, they all had loved the beautiful countryside where they had lived all their lives. There were the green fields and the lofty hills and also the beach with its wide expanse of Atlantic waters. And still more, the landlord had lately informed them that they would have to leave the room they lived in presently before Christmas.
All these gloomy thoughts filled Mike's mind as he stood there, Only three weeks before Christmas and it was impossible for them to get a room before then. It seemed that he would be spending n "black Christmas" for he would not be able to get that new air rifle and now he would not have a home for Christmas!
He sighed and turned 'away from the show case a miserable lad. Oh! How hard life was. How like a traitor life was, leading you on and then leaving you to die. No one can trust nature. Yes, life was hard for this boy of fourteen years. Pulling himself together, Mike headed for home. The rain hall stopped n little now and as he walked on he decided to stay a little at the wharf, where he loved to see the large ocean-liners. From the wharf, he saw far out some fishing boats with white sails which studded the sea. Not far away an wean-liner was unloading some large crate" at a nearby wharf. Some small engine boats were moving to and fro at great speed on the calm sea.
Suddenly, he heard a splash in the water some yards away and terrified voice shouting for help. He ran towards the spot where he heard the cry and saw the face of a frightened girl in the water at about five yards from the wharf. Mike looked around and saw some porters and some other men running towards the spot. But Mike knew these men would be too late to he of ally help, so he quickly pulled off his clothes and with a silent prayer, he plunged into the cold water,
With strong strokes, be swiftly swam towards the struggling girl. He saw her going down once-twice, and just as she was about to go down a third time, he grabbed her hair and headed for shore. He was an accomplished swimmer and had won the cup at a swimming competition in his village where he used to live. But valiant as he was his strength began to fail him against the strong current. His strokes became weaker and weaker and he saw a boot selling out from the wharf. Then with all his self- determination he struggled towards it.
Suddenly, he felt himself pulled into the boat and the girl taken out of his grip. He heard the anxious voices of several people around him and he tried to get up and tell them he was well but no strength came to him. A few seconds later everything became black.
It was several hours later when he returned to consciousness to find himself in a hospital. Around his bed, he saw the anxious face of his mother, his brothers, and sister and also the doctor. He saw the relief flood into their faces when he opened his eyes. He turned to his mother and in a feeble voice asked, "Mom, what happened to the little girl?'’
"Don't try to speak yet, Mike," said his mother. "You must remain still for a while and I will tell you what happened. You see Mike that girl you saved was the Doctor's daughter. She was going to look at the large ocean- liner which always fascinated her, and maybe, when she went this afternoon she ventured too far and slipped into the water,"
"We are very thankful to you, Mike:' said the doctor. "You are very brave and if you had not been on the wharf today, I would not have seen my daughter again, I will be forever grateful to you."
"Anyone would have done the same doctor. But is she feeling well now?" "yes Mike. Thanks to you she is quite well."
"And Mike,' said his sister "you remember the man who bought our farm? Well, it was the doctor and he will give it back to us because you saved his daughter's life. The farm is now in good condition. Is not that swell, Mike·?"
"Oh, thank you doctor! Thanks a lot! Thanks a million I" shouted Mike, with joy sparkling in his eyes.
It was one of those beautiful days when the sun shone from a cloudless sky. Up in the lofty trees some gaily coloured birds mingled their singing with the humming of the insects. A cool, caressing breeze blew over the happy countryside, from the Atlantic Ocean. At some distance away, the calm Atlantic Waters were rolling onto the beach.
TODAY WAS CHRISTMAS DAY.
And in one of those quiet country lanes stood a beautiful cotton in the midst of a flourishing farm. On one side was the Atlantic Ocean and on the other side was the high bushy hill. In this cottage four children find [heir mother lived. Their names were Mike, Frank, Sam, Peggy and the mother-Mrs. Barton, They were the happiest family in the world, for once again they bad returned to their farm with its beautiful sceneries.
Down in the lane a happy postman came whistling with his bag slung over his broad shoulders. Today he was happy for after distributing the morning mails, he would get the day off, and enjoy a happy time with his family. He pushed his old bicycle towards the gate of this farm. Then he went up to the door and rapped loudly.
"Morning, Mike," he said as Mike opened the door. "Here is a parcel for you, I am mighty glad to see you folks back. Well, so long, see you later."
"Morning and thanks," grinned Mike. "And merry Christmas to you and family."
The postman walked away with a backward glance, saying, "Same to you Mike."
Mike took the parcel to his mother who was in the kitchen preparing the Christmas meal. She took the parcel and all the children gathered around her. When she opened it, Mike saw a rifle wrapped up. He took it and saw it was for him. There were many other toys for the other children and a cheque for hi" mother. In the envelope they saw a card with these words printed on it:
"Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year." From: Dr. Brown.
Mike had eyes for nothing but his new rifle Dr. Brown sent for him. It seemed that he was wrong about spending a "Black Christmas" for now they were all spending a "Happy Christmas."
V. J. RAMRAJ (6B)
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ODD FACTS
1. A butterfly often has several thousand eyes. 2. The South American Puma never attacks a human being. 3. An apparatus called an Osiphone is used to enable people whose eardrums are destroyed to hear via their neckbones or elbows. 4. The world's petroleum supply will be exhausted before many coal reserves are found. 5. More aluminium went into the construction of the S.S. "United States" than into any other structure on land or sea. 6. A single glass marble ran be melted to yield up to 97 miles of fine glass strand, 7. The heaviest man weighed 1,000 lbs., the heaviest woman 850 lbs. 8. Henry I started the practice of measuring a yard by the distance from the tip of the nose to the fingers. 9. The deepest penetration into the ocean's depths is 2.52 miles made in 1954 by George S. Honet and Pierre Henri Willm in a bathyscape. The pressure of the water at that depth was 5,900 lbs per square inch. 10. The highest possible wave at sea is 60 feet. 11. With both hand working at top speed the great pianist Paderewski could hit 120 note a second, or a dozen notes a second with each finger. 12. The lightest human on record is Hopkin Hopkins who weighed his heaviest at 14 years which was 17 lbs, His lightest weight was 12 lbs. He died at seventeen years. 13. Li is a Chinese weight the thousandth part of an ounce. 14. Since the year is the period of revolution, if the earth stopped revolving there would be no years to measure the passage of time or the age of ourselves.
- A. RODRIGUES (U4B)
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A TOUR OF THE BOERASERIE EXTENSION PROJECT
It is the unfortunate fate of British Guiana, that her coastal plain is below the level of the sea at ordinary spring tides. while behind this plain large rivers pour out a vast volume of water. Because of these facts we must have elaborate sea defences, and our drainage system cannot be a simple gravity one. Thus on our coastlands, we must have an extensive system of canals, sluices and dams both to drain off the great surplus of water in flood-time and to ensure adequate water supplies in times of drought. Our visit to the Boeraserie Scheme was therefore to see at first hand and consequently appreciate better the way in which the immense problems of drainage and irrigation were being attacked.
Wednesday, February 20th dawned bright and clear, and early in the morning we were off for the West Coast Demerara. We were met on arrival at Vreed-en-Hoop by Mr. Webster with his Landover and were soon speeding (lawn the West Coast road. En route we 'passed sugar plantations and rice fields, the fruits of good drainage and irrigation. On we drove, delighted at the thought of escaping a day's school in mid-term, and our great glee often overflowed into mirthful outbursts of not-too-melodious song. How surprised the good residents of the West Coast must have been that Wednesday morning!
At last Parika came into sight, and it was to be our first point of interest. Here we were shown the first of a number of large sluices, which we were to see on our tour. The engineering details and the principles, on which the construction of the sluices were based, were explained. Later we saw some of the difficulties encountered in the construction. Mr. Webster explained that the types of soil found, changed quite rapidly on the coastlands and at the Salem sluice, where the soil was very different from that of Namryck, a little distance away, one result was that' the pressure of the soil had partly broken the concrete retaining apron used to prevent undercutting by water. At Parika, too, we had a look at a Dutch sluice, two hundred 'and fifty years old and still in operation!
At Namryck, the whole of the vast scheme was explained to us. In essence the scheme aims at efficiently draining and irrigating ninety thousand acres of amble lands between the Demerara and Essequibo rivers. It would consolidate and improve the magnificent work done in the Canals Polder and sugar lands. The levels of existing dams would be raised, new ones would be constructed and the two existing conservancies combined, the aim being to form a catchment area of some one hundred and fifty-six square miles, storing about one hundred and fourteen billion gallons of water. From the new conservancy water will be the estate, polder and rice lands feeder canals distributing it as needed and draining into larger drainage canals, which would discharge into the rivers. The relief sluice at Namryck had an escape channel four mile long and a capacity of two hundred gallons per minute,
From Namryck, we set sail on a journey through the various rivers, creeks and canals of the scheme. Down the mighty Essequibo we sailed, past the large, flat and fertile islands, Leguan, Wakenaam and Hog, which hid a view of the western bank of the estuary. Fort Island, once the seat of government of the colony, came into view with old Fort Zeelandia, eloquent testimony to the former Dutch ownership of the colony. At last we came to the mouth of the Bonasika river, and turned into it, and went on mile after mile with characteristic forest on either side.
Our journey down the Bonasika river came to an end, when we reached the Warima creek. Here another discharge canal was being dug, another link in the vast complex network, which maintained drainage. It was interesting to learn that the level of these discharge canals would be kept so high that they could relieve water at any time. As our launch continued up the Warima Creek, among the backlands of the coastlands, we realised how truly empty British Guiana is. We were but a few miles directly south of the sea itself, yet all around us was mile after mile of wilderness.
At Warima itself, there was the headquarters of the entire project. Huge concrete piles and all the hundred and one items needed, were being constructed here, where there were large stores of sand and stone; we remembered seeing at the sluices being completed, small inlets from the rivers to facilitate easy transport of material. After a short walk, we carne in view of the swamplands, a natural reservoir for the project. At Warima, we changed boats, for the canal on which we were to travel was at a higher level than the Warima Creek.
The most noticeable and interesting feature at this point of our tour was the concrete weir, two feet high and some eight thousand feet long. The purpose of the weir was to relieve the Conservancy in times of heavy rainfall and it had a maximum discharge rate of seven million gallons of water a minute. It would be a very spectacular sight in flood-time to see all that water pouring over the weir. We were told that the water would later drain back to the Bonasika river.
As our launch chugged along the Conservancy canal, her wash sweeping either bank, we noticed that the type of vegetation through which the canal passed was changing. Before, the banks of the canal had invariably been bordered with tall trees, beneath which was fairly dense undergrowth, but now shorter bush was beginning to predominate. When we came to the Boeraserie river, which has left its name on the entire project, we obtained our finest view of the marshes and swamplands referred to as "floating savannahs", These swamps, formed by inland streams spreading out as they reach the coastal plain, bear out the truth of the saying that our coastlands have water both in front and behind,
By now, our tour had brought us back to the cultivated lands, which lie aback of the sugar factories. It was pleasant to be back in more familiar countryside, passing on our way the farmers, whose job it is to maintain our agricultural economy. It was pleasant, too, to be on one of the canals, which form such a vast network on our coast, engaged at times in high-spirited fun and raillery, Ai Leonora corner, we again changed boats and went up the Polder Canal, seeing the Canals Polder, the fertile farmland district, reclaimed from the swamps, which provided a concrete example of what engineering could do for agriculture.
The end of the visit to the project was now rapidly approaching, all that remained being to take the Land Rover back along the West Bank road to Vreed-en-Hoop and the ferry to Georgetown. Apart from the natural delight and interest of such a journey as we had just undertaken, what had we gained? As an answer, we would say that it helped us to realize better the importance of such basic requirements as drainage and irrigation. It is easy enough to say that our colony produces sugar, rice, and other tropical crops, but it is far harder for us to realize the immense natural difficulties, which are faced in their cultivation. By our trip, we hope that we understand better the tasks that have faced and are still facing those who seek to improve our agriculture, and hence appreciate to a greater extent the work that they have done in the past and intend to do in the future.
F. CAMPAYNE (6A).
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CLIVE GEMON
Clive Gemon came to the College from the Sacred Heart Boys School in September, 1955. At first he was in Form 2A. but dropped to 2B at Easter, 1956. The standard of his work was satisfactory in this class,
At the end of term examinations, Easter, 1957, Clive came 14th out of 33 He was perfectly normal in every way. Before the end of the holidays he was taken ill and it proved to be a tumour on the brain. He was flown to England, but nothing could be done and he died within a week of returning home on Sunday, June 23rd.
The funeral was on Monday, June 21th, and the coffin was carried by his class- mates of 3B. The next day we had a Requiem at the Cathedral at which the whole school was present.
Clive was a boy of a pleasant, smiling disposition. In his sickness he was patient, but eager to be back at school in his own class. He dreaded the thought that he might be kept down another year in Form 3. He suffered very much towards the end. But God mercifully took him.
To his parents and family we extend sincere sympathy in their loss. May he rest in peace.
B.S., S.J.
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The sun was just beginning to sink in the West when I landed at the airport at Nice, with my friends Richard, Peter, Dick and Tom. As soon as I had landed, I jumped from the cock-pit of the machine, an amphibian, and made for a waiting taxi into which we all climbed just as the driver started up.
This, of course, needs some explanation. Well it was some time ago since Dick had caught sight of a man by the same of Von Stolton, am' old enemy, lurking around some London offices. We at once grew suspicious, for wherever Von Stolton was there were always contraband proceedings. So far in his wide career of fighter-pilot, gangster and other various occupations, Von Stolton had always eluded the hand of the law, therefore we had immediately prepared to find out what he was doing in England, and had so fat' trailed him successfully to France, Now, at the airport, he had jumped into a taxi bound for a destination unknown to us, so the taxi we had ordered to wait for us, by telephone (for we had suspected that Von Stolton was bound for Nice) came in handy us we thought it would. As we now took our seats, I ordered the drivel', a man named Jacques Pochereau, to follow Von Stolton's cat' into which he had jumped a few minutes before, and this he did with a polite "Eh, Bien messieurs".
Von Stolton's car continued for quite a while to run on the desolate roads, then he suddenly swung out into the more populated parts of France, and as the light was swiftly fading, we had some difficulty keeping him in sight, and indeed at one time we thought that we had lost him completely, but the sharp-eyed Peter caught sight of his blue limousine turning into a lane. Jacques Rochereau immediately took the lane about half a mile behind Von Stolton. However after a few yards, the road began to get rough and we thought that we would have to stop, 'and during this period Von Stolton's limousine, which was the bigger of the two cars, put a good mile between us, so I had to take out my binoculars to see his ear in the distance.
Apparently, he never suspected that he was being followed, and stopped at the gate of a big mansion, with a lead of about one and a quarter miles. We had to stop too for we were taking no chances of being seen by Von Stolton. We continued on foot 'and very cautiously approached the mansion. As we neared the gate we observed that the limousine was parked in the hedge, but of Von Stolton himself, there was no sign, so we concluded that he had entered the horse, and we at once prepared to do likewise. The gate, however, was secured with a heavy Jock and one try told us that we could not enter that way. Richard, the daring, suggested climbing over the gate but this was received with contempt for it was clearly too risky if anyone were to come out the front door unexpectedly so we decided to wait at the gate until someone carne along.
We waited for nearly two hours without hearing ally sound of life except the croaks of a few frogs and some rabbits. We were just preparing to abandon this scheme and try another, when the gate suddenly swung open.
We had not heard anyone coming so were taken completely off guard, Instinctively we dived for cover in the thick underbrush, but apparently our movements had been detected, for the man who had opened the gate began muttering something under his breath, and switched on a powerful torch just as we had got into the cover afforded by the hedge, but having satisfied himself that there was no one there he left the gate open and went down the road.
We could not have desired anything better, so as Soon as he was out of ear-shot we crept out of the hedge and into the yard, leaving the taxi-driver, Jacques Pochereau, with the key outside. We then proceeded to make a reconnaissance of the place.
We went up to an open window, and as the coast seemed clear we dropped silently through one after the other. Richard produced a torch, and with his hand over the glass he switched it on. The sight thus revealed brought ejaculations of immense surprise from every one of us, for there were huge boxes all round the room stacked closely together and on the far side was a door. It was then that I detected a smell which I remembered having smelt before. I racked my brain to remember where, then all of a sudden I knew-it was hashish!
"So that was what Von Stolton is doing-smuggling hashish into France," I said to myself, I whispered it to the others, but they had already found out what it was. It was now clear what Von Stolton was doing in England. He was trying to find agents for his stuff.
They began conversing in low almost inaudible tones, but Iron the snatches of conversation which reached my ears, I gathered that the man who had opened the gate had returned to find to his immense surprise that the key was missing and had been tackled by Pochereau, but being the stronger of the two he had got the better of Pochereau and after knocking him out with the butt of his revolver had reported to Von Stolton, who thinking that someone had come to steal his precious hashish had come down to investigate.
We were fearful lest we should be discovered, for by this time three more armed gunmen had joined Von Stolton's group, so that we were now outnumbered and had no wish to fight them despite the fact that we had two revolvers each in our pockets. One of the men turned to Von Stolton and told him that the place was empty, but Von Stolton was not satisfied so he proceeded to satisfy himself.
Discovery was now imminent so knowing this we drew our revolvers, and leaped up from behind the crates. Taken by surprise the gangsters were at a loss and before long we had seized four of their revolvers and thrown them through the window, and had them completely overpowered, except for Von Stolton who, throwing caution to the wind had fled like a bullet out of the room.
While the others grappled with the other five gangsters, I charged after Von Stolton but I was too late for it was some minutes now since he had left, and all to be seen of him was a blue limousine vanishing into the darkness along the brick road. I returned to the others in the room and found that Richard, Peter and Tom had bound the gangsters hands and feet. Leaving the prisoners we then made for the police station with Jacques who had now regained consciousness, but complained that he still felt a bit groggy. The French police there confirmed our story for there had been a recent report of hashish being smuggled into England. The next week we had the pleasure of going out in a "Liberator" to set fire to the oasis on which Von Stolton had been growing his hashish, but m Von Stolton we heard nothing so we concluded that he was probably half-way across Asia by then.
DAVID APPLEWHAITE (3A)
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AN UNDERGROUND MONSTER or A LONDON TUBE
As I entered an Underground Station for the first time in six years, I had a vague recollection of a caterpillar-like train rushing out of the underground tunnel and coming to an abrupt stop abreast of the platform.
After buying a ticket, I descended by the escalator. On this I was reminded to stand on the right, for it is the unwritten law that those standing still stand on the right, and those walking down walk on the left. Getting off, I found myself walking quite quickly, towards the platform, carried along with the crowd, though I was not in a hurry and I am sure three-quarters of the others were not. A train arrives every three or four minutes at the central stations, so I had not long to wait before my recollection became a reality and the caterpillar-like train, the lighted two front winnows of the driver's cab seeming to be its eyes rushed out of the dark tunnel.
It stopped, the doors sliding open on the pressing of a button and I took my place in a carriage, smiling as I heard the conductor shout "Mind the doors." though this sounded like "Mindthoors ". The doors can catch and squash one's hand between them, or, as once happened, a lady's dress (she was on the platform) was caught and she was only saved from being squeezed between the train and tunnel by the dress ripping off. The space between the tunnel wall and train is only about eighteen inches and it goes along at about 40 m.p.h., the rattling of its wheels sounding very loud in the enclosed space. The train stops at every station, putting on brakes suddenly and moving off with a jerk so that if one is standing unawares he will be thrown backwards, bump someone else who in his turn bumps another person and as a result he will be the target of many scowls. As I got off at my destination and walked towards the escalator there was the same hurry.
During the rush hours – 5:30 - 7 p.m. (people returning home from work) and 10:30 – 11:30 (people going home from shows) - the queues at the ticket booths are huge, the escalators packed, and the platforms are packed with people. As the already full train arrives there is a wild rush for standing room, though everyone waits until passengers have got off, before rushing. I was once caught in one of these rush hours but never again, "Once bitten, Twice shy." My nose was about an inch away from the back of the fellow standing in front of me. But as the train passes through stations like Strand, Piccadilly Circus. Charing Cross, Lancaster Gate, the crowds get less and less, The novelty to a foreigner unaccustomed to travelling in one of these tubes, as they are called, takes quite a while to weal' off but after about three months, travelling in them becomes quite matter of fact, as it is to all Londoners.
IAN CAMPBELL UPPER 4A,
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SWEET ARE THE USES OF ADVERSITY
Some calamity usually opposes success and leaves one broken-hearted and sad. But there are others that oppose success but result in happiness. These are the kind that define Shakespeare's memorable lines - "Sweet are the uses of adversity". It should be noted that adversity with all its sedate gravity stretches throughout the ages since the commencement of human history and has afflicted the rich and the poor, the old and the young alike. But adversity has always been a contribution of support to success and its appearance is constant in the lives of the great.
But to prove Shakespeare's above opinion, I have to record an act, slight and unimportant perhaps in appearance, but which I hope will directly or even indirectly produce material enough. This story is no contradiction or any apparent impossibility for it is a simple, well-known and genuine truth.
The time of this narration was but three years after the greatest incident that ever occurred in Jerusalem. It was the incident that then changed that entire course and destiny of the world - it was the crucifixion of the King of Kings.
The stage was set around the countries on the shores of the Mediterranean stretching from the great barren mountain range of Israel to the magnificent and renowned capital of the Roman Empire - Rome. In those days Rome was the centre of civilization and was purely pagan. Already a large Humber of cosmopolitan immigrants had ventured there taking with them their own forms of paganism.
Israel had not fully recollected itself from the coarse and shocking circumstance of the memorable crucifixion when there sprang up a group of citizens who began to preach the doctrine of their crucified master. Soon these men were honoured with the name "Christians" and their doctrine began to take hold in the hearts of men. Serious reasoning showed that they taught what the Almighty had foretold - they taught of the Messiah who had been crucified for the sake of sinners.
But success is scarcely gained without terrible adversity. The adverse circumstances these Christians experienced were constant oppression from the Jewish authorities and the Roman Government who feared an inevitable revolution, for the Christian doctrine was spreading far and wide faster than any usual rumour.
At last these author l ties began to inflict such relentless oppression that had never been experienced by any growing revolution party. Christians were put to death by the thousands. They were tortured, crucified, starved to death. They even battled in arenas with wild animals who tore their limbs asunder with all the ferocity of excessive famine.
Yet this grand and genuine doctrine prevailed. These adversities were seen, studied and analysed by non-Christians and soon, when the truth dawned on their minds, Christianity began to spread as never before. The men who assisted in persecution, when they saw the sincerity with which the Christians accepted death for their religion, began to doubt themselves. Soon they themselves became not only Christians, but the teachers of Christianity.
The authorities were surprised or rather stunned by the fidelity of these people who preferred to live in cave" and to suffer the utmost cruelty rather than give up their religion. They stood agape with eyes wide open for they never heard of such a great conversion since the dawn of history.
At least, when they saw their mistake, they could not correct it, for the Christians and advanced far above restriction, it was a mistake that could not be remedied for adversity had played a hand, and there had come sweetness and joy from adversity. The Christian doctrine had profited from adversity in such a way that nothing else could have assisted in that way.
The faith had begun to spread slowly but when it became the victim of a systematic course of oppression and adversity it expanded by leaps and bounds. It, expanded in a way that could not be stopped, Perhaps had it not been for adversity, Christianity would have been restricted to that diminutive portion of land in the East. For from adversity joy and sweetness had flowed unrestricted. Adversity had truly brought on sweetness and who can doubt that "Sweet are the uses of adversity"?
"Sweet are the uses of adversity; Which, like the toad, ugly and. venomous, Wears yet a precious jewel in his head.”
VICTOR J. P. RAMRAJ. (6B).
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FATHER CRANE AT THE COLLEGE
In February the Sixth Formers were very fortunate in having the distinguished presence of Father Paul Crane S.J., National Secretary of the Catholic Social Guild in England and Editor of the "Christian Democrat."
During his first week in British Guiana, Father Crane gave a course of five sermons in the Cathedral on "The Church and the Worker." In the following two weeks he gave a course of ten lectures on Social Ethics under the auspices of the Extra-Mural Department of the U.C.W.I. which attracted a record attendance of close on a hundred people. Besides these two main engagements, Fr. Crane also addressed a number of Associations - Trade Unions, The Catholic Employers' Association (both in Georgetown and New Amsterdam) , and the Catholic Teachers' Guild.
In that series of important lectures and sermons, the short stay at the College was, for us, of the greatest importance. As was requested by the boys, Fr. Crane spoke on Communism. In this rather short one-hour period, he tried to show us how the doctrine practised by communists is quite different and converse to all Christian teachings.
First he gave us a brief discussion on the Christian way of life. God made us to His Own Image and Likeness, as the Catechism tells us; more than any other of His creatures, we human beings are more like Him, we are closer to Him. We Catholics believed in God, all Perfect, all Good. Because of man's dignity, as a man, there are no individual differences as regards rags or robes, "change in one's pockets or holes" therein. No, the main fact that makes these finite material differences trifling is that we are God's Children all; we have a Soul, an infinite being.
Stressing on Man's Dignity, he hinted that if leaders, businessmen and all superiors should bear this in mind, these disorders between workers and labourers, which are prevalent throughout the World over, would vanish. Man is a being, not just a part of a community. He must be treated as such and not just for the Welfare of the State.
Then also, man must be given the means for attaining what he was made for, he must possess rights, the right to have his private property, the right to earn a decent family-living wage in order to keep his family in fairly good comfort and savings for the wet days. There are also the rights of freedom, free Speech, free voting, free choice of Education.
Now, taking a look at the Communists, Fr. Crane emphasized that one thing must be borne in mind always; that one fact follows quite simply and logically from the other. First, their main theme is the Denial of God. This is definitely quite opposed to the Christian ideal. Then following quite logically, having denied the existence of God, Man of and by himself, has no value. Naturally with no God, Man has no such thing as Dignity. He is just "another one." Then lastly but not least, Man, of himself, has no importance unless he is part of the Crown - the Marx's crown.
To illustrate this, he discussed the theory of the Heap. Consider a conical heap made of fine bricks, each brick representing one human being. At the top of the heap rests one brick. That brick, identical with the others, is the dictator, the ruthless leader. Then follows the bourgeois class and at the bottom, the common mass, the proletariat. Any brick out of place is cast aside and a new one put in its place, A brick is only useful so long as it forms part of the heap - so a man is only useful, when he serves his usefulness, as being a part of the State. So Saith the Communist bogies.
Again Morality in Communist countries, is for the party, As long as morality is for the betterment of the Crown, so much the better, if not, away with morality. Freedom is freedom to fit. As long as it fits in the party system, there will be freedom. As for rights, well, there are on such things as rights. Man is to serve the State; there are no pros and cons. A practical example is of a teacher, who on questioning authority, finds herself teaching in another communist city the next day, about twenty miles away.
That, in a nutshell, is the Communist Castle which will one day be tumbling down to reality.
Now Fr. Crane stressed that the success of Communists in the measure of our own efficiency as Christians. Do not be misled, the Communists are intellectuals. That cannot be doubted, at least for the majority. But does that signify intelligence? The Communist doctrine is the very denial of the central principle.
The answer to Communism is the clash between opposed philosophy. The Christian doctrine and its results against the Communist and its results. Free God-given rights on the one hand, and tyrannical slavery on the other. Catholicism is the only answer to Communism and the only religion that has kept its doctrine staunchly opposed to Communism.
Now a lot of people usually ask if the Communist proletariats are so oppressed, without rights and dignity, why then is Communism ruler of over quarter of the world's land surface? Why do you have these so-called intellectuals working day and night for the "Cause"? Why then does Communism have such great influence on hundreds of millions?
Fr. Crane then noted that the drive behind Communism is not from the poor hard working labourer, the proletariats, but from the so-called Intellectuals, the modern civil servants. Poverty and insecurity are usually termed by most people as the main cause of Communism, but, in the Civil Service one sees a job for life, security in a steady income and pension. Yet Civil Servants do become staunch Communists. There are men, hungry for a cause, starved for a faith in which to believe. They are frustrated by the apparent purposelessness of modern life. The sugar-coated Communist pill can thus be swallowed. It is a spiritual problem. The growth of Communism proves that a deeply held faith is fundamental to the very nature of Man. Communism gives men a sense of direction, a purpose in life, a cause to fight for, an ideal to sacrifice for and, if needs be, die for. It claims their zeal, their devotion, their loyalty, all that belongs to religion. The majority of those who fall under the Communist yoke had not even thought of Christianity even as all alternative,
Fr. Crane was positive that in all his lifetime he knew of no communist satellite that ever had a free democratic voting. He gave many examples to bear this out. All Leftist opposers to the doctrine are easily and gradually liquidated. The Party's Bourgeois candidates stand unchallenged, and thus will be elected "by the people" as their representatives. In all suppressed Communist states, there is no love what-so-ever among the common people for Communism. They have learnt the hard way and now they regret, they have eaten down to the bone.
The Communists cast away old men and women as "had been" and concentrate on the youths, the men and women of tomorrow. Only recently we had these same youths in Universities staging demonstrations. The Communists have their answer - tanks can always quell any minor eruptions. That is the Communists' way of freedom and love.
Fr. Crane then reminded us about Hungary. These poor people have so long borne the brunt of the Communists' dictatorship until found overbearing, they staged a revolt, and the answer came again - mass murders by Russian tanks and artillery. That is the Communists' Kingdom.
After answering a few of the boys' eager questions, Fr. Crane had to make 'it hurried departure for another of his important meetings, We of St. Stanialaus are most grateful for this visit to the College, and would like to wish, with one accord, that God may bless and guide him.
JOHN M. CHOY (6A)
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NATURE IMPRESSIONS
A naturalist's dream is to discover the mysteries that are in Nature. Still young, I am gradually learning the difficult task of observation, a task which provides alternate periods of seriousness and amusement when Nature is being observed.
Nature to me is an inspiration of the Creator. Every creature seems to have been made to be in harmony with 'his surroundings. When this delicate balance is upset, for example by pestilences, there is a wild scramble for survival. Out of this fracas a new balance appears, which fits smoothly into a seemingly complicated pattern railed Nature, How grim must be the struggle being enacted Iight now in your own garden!
Nature's display of rugged beauty knows no equal. I can just stand forever looking at the delicate beauty of the rising sun, the unforgettable flamboyance of the sinking sun and the quiet oasis occurring at twilight. I am looking forward to the day when r can stand up one of the trails on the high Pakaraimas and survey the panorama of the shades and colours beneath me. A pity that we live (and die) on this monotonous plain!
Nature to me is a living embodiment of the Almighty, of his goodness, thoughtfulness and power, what else could have inspired Scott. Wordsworth and Shelley to pen such gems that can provide such endless pleasure to us, the less gifted ones! They observed and loved Nature, just as they loved their nearest relatives. They based their philosophies on its wonders. I feel that we can all get some of the inspiration. if we would only pause and look around us at the works of God. But no, we are inclined to take all this for granted,
How much we could learn from the exposed bosom of a flower! I see therein the perfection of its Creator, the beauty of his mind and soul.
J. SETH (L. 4B).
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SAINTS AT UITVLUGT
After a brief interval at the Senior Staff Club, Uitvlugt, we were separated into three groups. Our group, under MT. Forte, visited the Field Laboratory. There we were given a very Interesting lecture by Mr. Forte on cane-farming and the part played by the "Lab" in the production of B.G. Sugar.
Cuttings or "Setts" are planted in the soil, and from that moment of initiation, plant and soil analyses are being constantly performed, with the result that manuring can be scientifically controlled far maximum sugar yield. It is by the mutual co-operation of these men from the Research Department that we are able to obtain such high quality of sugar today. Uitvlugt, by the way, is the only sugar estate in B.G. today to produce sugar of such purity as Colony White.
One of the major problems that beset all cane-fields, emphasized Mr. Forte, is the eradication of weeds and other pests. Chemicals, weedicides, are being successfully used against weeds and are carried out by ground or aerial spraying. A continuous campaign is in operation against pests such as froghoppers, hardbacks, beetles, caterpillars, and most destructive of all, two species of rats. Insecticides are very efficient and anti-coagulents are invaluable in the liquidation of rats.
Due to our rather hazy B.G. climatic conditions, it is difficult to obtain complete ripening, although growth may be most luxuriant. Now, as the purpose of the Research Dept. is for maximum sugar yield, a means must be found to indicate the ideal time for harvesting. This is facilitated by weekly field sampling and the use of a circular saw, a macerator and a polariscope. This is a very efficient and rapid way of determining the sucrose content and we were lucky do see why. Just before harvesting, the cane-field is set alight to burn out all the dead and fallen leaves and possibly to discourage any hostile creatures, for instance, snakes, that may hinder the progress of the cane cutters, Then workers, armed with very sharp cutlasses, move through the fields, and soon the canes are being pulled in punts by mules or tractors towards the factory.
Bidding a temporary good-bye to Mr. Forte, we then met Mr. Masson and his colleagues at the factory. They really had a hard time speaking in the din of the factory machineries. At once, as we set eyes on the vast network of revolving machinery and the loaded conveyor belts, our thoughts travelled back to the Bauxite Plant at Demba, But here it was sugar and not bauxite.
As the punts arrive, an electrically operated crane, capable of a capacity of ten tons, lifts the entire punt load and, after its weight has been automatically recorded, the bundle is then taken by a feeder carrier and deIivered evenly on the main conveyor. The cane then passes under cutting blades which reduces it to smaller chip".
A part of the party in the factory yard.
In the factory we were shown around in small groups. From there the cane passes through the mill with its five massive crushers quite capable of a pressure of 350 tons, On the way, water is sprayed on the crushed mass and the whole process is repeated. Now the juice from these rolls is collected in the mill beds and flows on to the strainer which removes the coarser particles of fibre. The fibrous residue from the mills, called bagasse, is taken by a step-like elevator to the steam boilers where it is the only fuel used for the generation of power and heat.
Now the mixed juice has a lot of impurities, and after passing through the juice- and-lime mixing tank, the juice beater and finally the clarifiers, a thick sludge is collected. This muddy sludge is not thrown away but once more is taken to a continuous rotary vacuum filter. The final residue from the filter, the filter cake, is then sent to the cane fields as valuable fertilizers.
The clarified juke is now pumped to the five evaporators where about seventy per cent. of the water is evaporated to leave a thick syrup. The working of this aroused great interest, and regardless of the different individual opinions, the reason for reducing the pressure from one vessel to the other in sequence is that, as the pressure is reduced, the Boiling Point of water is lowered, and so, after the steam from the boilers has heated the first vessel, the vapour from each succeeding" vessel can be used to heat the following vessel in turn until taken off in the condensers.
In the five vacuum pans the thick syrup once more goes through the stages of evaporation though different from the evaporators, in that each is regulated individually, For at this stage when minute crystals of sugar are being formed, all the attention and care of the "pan-boiler" or "sugarboiler" is taken up, By means of a proof stick, the pan- boiler judges the condition by the feel between his thumb and fingers,
The mixture of sugar crystals and mollasses called "massecuite" is then discharged into crystallizers where, after rapid cooling the crystals increase 5till further in size. Then by centrifugal machines, capable of a pressure exceeding a thousand times gravity, separates the sugar crystals from the molasses. The sugar is then stored in sugar bins, where, untouched by hands, it is loaded into bags, weighed and shipped away.
The molasses still contains a good quantity of sugar, and so, after reboiling in the vacuum pans, low grade sugar and molasses are formed. Unfit for market, it is once again mixed with syrup and reboiled again. The final molasses from the centrifugal is then pumped to the adjacent distilleries, whither we then went across and met Mr. L'Anson and Mr. Nicholson.
There we saw how the molasses, mixed with water is allowed to ferment in open wooden vats. Sulphuric acid is also added to kill any unwanted bacteria. After distillation we obtain our well-known Bookers Rum and Gin. What a pity we were unable to obtain samples, though we came well prepared ! We were also shown the new building being put up nearby to replace the old distillery. Here closed iron tanks, capable of controlling the effervescence of any gas, will replace the open wooden vats. The gas, which Mike, our Sixth form chemist, reassured us was Carbon Dioxide, can then be used if desired.
Meanwhile, only the aroma from the distilleries, and the sugar samples from the factory kept us going, and, on the brink of exhaustion, so eager were these lads in quest of knowledge, we hurried back to the Club. Why? Well it was tea-time, and we quickly made ourselves useful in many ways. We must here give hearty thanks to the officers and their wives in giving us such a grand tea, for it was indeed a test of their patience and endurance.
After such a pleasant interval, Mr. Billyeald and Mr. Forte took us for a quick ride around the estate backlands. And while these groups of eight were speeding in the Land Rovers, the others were busily engaged in various activities. There were darts, table tennis, billiards, and one of the chief attraction was the Shu-Back which held our attention to the very end. We also saw an exhibition in lawn tennis,
It was indeed a very sad occasion as Fr. Feeny made his short speech of thanks, drowned by the echoes of the boys. We are greatly indebted to Mr. Billyeald, Mr. Forte, Mr. Buchanan and all others, including their wives, for the great pains they took in making our short visit a very pleasant occasion, and for the kind invitation of Mr. Billyeald in making this the beginning of an annual occasion. Boys, do pray you will be one of the chosen few.
JOHN M. M. CHOY (Upper Sixth.)
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SUCCESS
Success dreamt, can make a man, Pursue his goal, o'er sea and land; Or like a wounded bird fall lower, If man feeds not on advancing hour.
Success desired, is just a seed, That slowly grows and now has need; With courage, labour, plenty of toil It breaks the shackles of the soil.
Success sought, is something found, For like the sun that goes its round After the dark clouds before it pass, It still retains its brilliance.
Success suffered, is foot of conquest; Soon one will reach the highest crest; With sweat and sorrow, pain and doubt, Having gone the one lonely route.
Success won, is constant joy, That joy felt when the top is nigh; The crown, the crown at least I gain And glory lives as success rain (s):
VICTOR J. RAMRAJ, FORM 6B.
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TUBERCULOSIS
Tuberculosis is a catching disease, Which may be caught from a cough or sneeze, Neglected a cold never should be. Because this too may lead to T.B.
For Tuberculosis a clinic is there, For use by you if in doubt or fear, If a cough or cold you find hangs on, Visit the T.B. clinic now, not later on.
Of prompt attention you are assured, And there is hope you will be cured, Skilled nurses and doctors will do their beat, And treat you with drugs, good food and rest.
- P. DUARTE (L 4A).
Ed. Note: As a student in the Lower Fourth. Duarte won the Secondary Schools prize for this poem in a competition sponsored by the B. G. Society for the Prevention and Treatment of Tuberculosis.
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INTER-HOUSE CRICKET (CHRISTMAS TERM 1956)
1st Innings 2nd Innings E B G Etheridge 90 for all - 0 3 Butler 135 for 9 wkts. - E v B Set I L. Mahanger 47; L. Ferreira 36; A. Seth 6 wks. for 11 Runs. O. Ching-a-Sue 30 not out; V. HazIewood 6 wks. for 43 Runs. Etheridge 22 for all - 0 3 - E v B Set II A Butler 25 for all 63 for 3 wkts. Terrry Martins 38 Not Out. 53 for 5 wkts. 3 0 - Etheridge 33 for all declared E v B Set II B Butler 28 for all 5 for 4 wkts. Trevor Martins 30 Not Out. Etheridge 22 for all 23 for 9 wkts. 0 3 - E v B Set III A Butler 67 for 3 wkts. - G. Murray 29 Not Out. Etheridge 10 for all 7 for all 0 5 - E v B Set III B Butler 27 for all - Etheridge 35 for all - 5 0 - E v B Set IV Butler 3 for all 20 for all L. Dyal 7 wks. for 2 Runs; C. Nobrega 8 wks. for 8 Runs. Butler 109 for all - - 3 0 B v G Set I Galton 44 for all - R. Nascimento 44. Butler 78 for all - - 0 3 B v G Set II A Galton 82 for 8 wkts. - Butler 16 for all 39 for all - 0 5 B v G Set II B Galton 49 for all 8 for 1 wkt. D. Lee 11 wks. for 18 Runs. Butler 34 for all 57 for 8 wkts. - 0 3 B v G Set III A Galton 51 for all - G. Murray 38. Butler 25 for all 11 for all - 0 5 B v G Set III B Galton 31 for all 31 for 8 wkts. Butler 40 for all 18 for 5 wkts. - 0 3 B v G Set IV 49 for 5 wkts. Galton 47 for all declared
Etheridge 107 for all - 0 - 3 Galton 111 for 3 wkts. - E v G Set I S. de Castro 52 Not out; L. Ferreira 55. S. de Castro 6 wks. for 31 Runs. Etheridge 84 for 5 wkts. - 5 - 0 E v G Set II A Galton 14 for all 22 for all L. Perreira 41; D. Young 1 wks. for 6 Runs. Etheridge 61 for all 18 for all 3 - 0 E v G Set II B Galton 35 for all 21 for 0 wkts. Etheridge 15 for all 37 for 8 wkts. 3 - 0 E v G Set III A Galton 38 for all 49 for 4 declared Etheridge 15 for all 20 for all 0 - 5 E v G Set III B Galton 27 for all 12 for 4 wkts. E.B. McDavid 13 wks. for 15 Runs. E v G Set IV Etheridge 20 for all 41 for all 2 - 2 Galton 23 for all 38 for all 1st Innings 2nd Innings E B G
TOTAL 18 17 32
Winners – Galton House
ETHERIDGE HOUSE: Set I Capt. L. Ferreira Set II Capt. L. A. Pereira Set III Capt. R. I. Pereira Set IV Capt. L. Dyal
BUTLER HOUSE: Set I Capt. A Seth Set II Capt. T. Martins Set III Capt. D. La Borde Set IV Capt. J. de Ryck
GALTON HOUSE: Set I Capt. R. Dias Set II Capt. G. Martins Set III Capt. A. Henson Set IV Capt. G. de Caires
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NORTHCOTE CUP RESULTS 1957
1st ROUND S.S.C. vs. P.O.S.C. 1st Innings 147: S. De Castro 4 for 32; S. Alli-shaw 3 for 47. Post Office S.C. S.S.C. 1st Innings 198: A. Seth 90; S. De Castro 56. P.O.S.C. 2nd Innings 193: S. Alii-shaw 5 for 61. S.S.C. 2nd Innings 147 for 6: L. Mahanger 49; L. Ferreira 20 R. Dias 25 not out. Won Outright. S.S.C. vs. S.S.C. 1st Innings 266: L. Ferreira 88: S. De Castro 75 not out. Queen's College Q.C. 1st Innings 91: S. Alii-shaw 7 for 15., Q.C. 2nd Innings 148: S De Castro 5 for 61 ; S. Alli-shaw 4 for 46. Won Outright. S.S.C. vs S.S.C. 1st Innings 120: A. Nascimento 32 Not Out. Bookers S.C. B.S.C. 1st Innings 273 for 9 declard: V. Hazlewood 3 for 43, S. Alli-shaw 4 for 89. S.S.C.2nd Innings 173: A. Seth 30; S. De Castro 32; R. Dias 33. B.S.C. 2nd Innings 37 for 1. Lost Outright. S.S.C. vs. S.S.C. 1st Innings 74. Police S.C. P.S.C. 1st Innings 69; A. Seth 6 for 29; S. Alli-shaw 4 for 19. S.S.C. 2nd Innings 85. P.S.C.2nd Innings 93 for 6: A. Seth 8 for 43. Lost Outright. S.S.C. vs. C.S.C. 1st Innings 370: V. Hazlewood 3 for 48; S. Alli-shaw 3 for 89. Chinese S.C. S.S.C. 1st Innings 71: S. Ferreira 26. S.S.C. 2nd Innings: 92: S. Ferreira 36 ;A. Seth 26. Lost Outright. 2nd ROUND S.S.C. vs. S.S.C. 1st Innings: 54. Chinese S.C. C.S.C.1st Innings 180: S. Alli-shaw 3 for 41; W. Sparrock 3 for 62. S.S.C. 2nd Innings 89. Lost Outright. S.S.C. vs. S.S.C. 1st Innings 270: L. Mahanger 106; A. Seth 73; A. Zitman 39. Bookers S.C. B.S.C. 1st Innings 281: A. Seth 4 for 78; V. Hazlewood 3 for 50. S.S.C.2nd Innings 119: L. Mahanger 45: W. Sparrock 24. B.S.C. 2nd Innings 114 for 3: V. Hazlewood 3 for 57. Lost Outright. S.S.C. vs S.S.C. 1st Innings 166: E. Da Silva 54; A. Zitman 28 Post Office S.C. P.O.S.C. 1st Innings 207: S. Alli-shaw 4 for 70; W. Sparrock 2 for 16. Lost on First Innings.
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L. MAHANGER: An opening batsman who has done quit-e well during the season. With a recent adjustment he now goes in 'at Number 5, which appears to be a position ideally suited to his temperament. He is a good field and a safe catch. In addition the team's captain for the coming cricket season.
E. DA SILVA: An opening batsman, endowed with ample reserves of patience whose scores have been during the season pleasantly consistent and who has improved in his defensive technique with every match. Rut this marked improvement is rudely counteracted by over indolence and negligence on the field. .
A. ZITMAN: An old newcomer to the first eleven. A batsman with a limited number of strokes, but these strokes are exploited to the fullest extent. His concentration is admirable. His inclusion in the Jacob Cup Match timely. But his fielding is weak and to this department of the game he should devote studious attention.
L. FERREIRA: A batsman of agility and skill in the execution of his strokes, excelling in the cut and drive. Highlight of his cricket career was an undefeated century against Mt, St. Benedict in the recent tour to Trinidad over the holiday. A good field,
V. HAZLEWOOD: An opening bowler who has benefitted much from his years of Clip cricket. He is especially dangerous in h is second spell with the old ball which he exploits with considerable accuracy and variation. In his batting he shows initiative and executes elegant cuts and drives.
W. SPARROCK: An aggressive left hander, whose start at the beginning of an innings is rather erratic, but, pending his survival at the wicket settles down to a fairly solid game. In the bowling department he is a right arm leg spinner with a vicious turn of spin but he lacks the concentration of a spinner with 'a vicious turn of spin but he lacks the concentration of a stock bowler. Practice should be his motto of life. A good field close to the wicket.
S. ALLI-SHAW: Slow to medium right arm off spinner who has been fairly consistent in his wicket taking this season, but has deteriorated a trifle in the accuracy of his bowling. He should give the ball more ail', varying the pace and length accordingly, A diminutive batsman with an appreciable variety of strokes, but shows too much aggression and incaution at the beginning of his innings. A good field.
R. CAMACHO: The wicket-keeper of the side, who has kept wicket satisfactorily for the season. A dour defensive batsman who has proved quite useful Inter in the innings.
D. YOUNG: One of the opening bowlers in whom obviously there is some But he has not given sufficient 'attention to his faults nor has he made any effort to remedy them. First it is detrimental to the bowler’s armoury to sacrifice speed for length. My tip is to use a shorter run up using a freer arm action and to concentrate on placing the ball on the middle stump, moving away towards the slips. He must also pay special attention to his fielding.
T. MARTINS: Young left hander who shows a wealth of promise. His strokes are fluent and his repertoire of shots is varied and pleasing to the eye. At present, though he needs much more match experience. A good fielder who is always on the alert.
L. PEREIRA: A bowler with inborn talent for flight and spin. A slow right spinner who adroitly disguises his breaks and just as adroitly varies its pace. He is probably the most promising bowler today in the school. A fairly sound batsman but needs developing in his shots. A good fielder.
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INTER-HOUSE FOOTBALL (SUMMER TERM 1957) Points E. B. G. B v E (Set I) Etheridge won 7 - 1 2 0 - B v E (Set II – A Team) Butler won 2 - 1 0 2 - B v E (Set II – B Team) Etheridge 2 – 0 2 0 - B v E (Set III – A Team) Draw 1 - 1 1 1 - B v E (Set III – B Team) Butler won 2 - 1 0 2 - B v E (Set IV) Draw 1 - 1 1 1 -
G v B (Set I) Butler won 2 - 1 - 2 0 G v B (Set II – A Team) Butler won 2 - 1 - 2 0 G v B (Set II – B Team) Butler won 2 - 1 -½ 2 0 G v B (Set III – A Team) Galton won 5 - 0 - 0 2 G v B (Set III – B Team) Galton won 2 - 1 - 0 2 G v B (Set IV) Galton won 3 - 1 - 0 2
E v G (Set I) Etheridge won 5 - 0 2 - 0 E v G (Set II – A Team) Galton won 6 - 3 2 - 0 E v G (Set II – B Team) Galton won 10 - 0 2 -½ 0 E v G (Set III – A Team) Draw 1 – 1 0 - 2 E v G (Set III – B Team) Butler won 7 - 0 0 - 2 E v G (Set IV) Butler won 2 - 1 0 - 2
TOTAL 11½ 11½ 12
Winners – Galton House
continued ETHERIDGE HOUSE: Set I Capt. M Serrao Set II Capt. Glennon de Freitas Set III Capt. Christopher Fernandes Set IV Capt. A. Harrison
BUTLER HOUSE: Set I Capt. A. Seth Set II Capt. T. A. Martins Set III Capt. E. Amo Set IV Capt. A. Mekdeci
GALTON HOUSE: Set I Capt. A. Zitrnan Set II Capt. E. Chapman Set III Capt. A. Henson Set IV Capt. J. Mekdeci
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PEN PICTURES OF THE FOOTBALL TEAM
M. HEYDON: A new-comer to the side in not too familiar territory. When he isn't too careful of his legs, under pressure he can play a good game.
L. MAHANGER: The natural choice at outside left and dangerous when he follows-up to try to score, but often deserted by form when he needs it most.
J. SPARROCK: Has been sound, at full back during the season, but plays too much on the goal line. Miskicks at inopportune moments when not on form. Performed creditably at half-back during the Trinidad tour,
W. MELVILLE: A determined player who lacks ball sense and kicks wildly, but must be complimented on his dogged and fearless tackling.
W. GOMES: Obvious choice for one of the full back positions now left vacant. Tends to play up too much and is a bit lazy at times, but his sound judgment breaks up many dangerous situations.
T. MARTINS: A promising young forward handicapped by his size and inability to score when well-placed. He can easily find a place in the team next season,
J. THOMSON: Recently he has taken himself more seriously and has played some excellent games at left half.
R. CAMACHO: Within a rather short time. "Chief" has developed into a safe and competent goalkeeper, and especially during the Trinidad tour, managed to save the side from many a crushing defeat.
A. ZITMAN: Playing at right-half and then at back during the past season, he usually put in a creditable performance when fit and should be a mainstay of next year's team. Continues to excel in long throws.
V. “BILLY” HAZLEWOOD: Both at left back and centre-half, this versatile mainstay has often helped the side when it most needed a guardian deity and will be hard to replace.
M. GRANT: A promising youngster who has years of happy hunting ahead if he learns from experience. Usually plays as well as the old stagers when on form. Cuts in and shoots well.
L. FERREIRA: Often called a "thoroughbred" and just as often of the same unstable temperament. Lloyd is a ball-artist who has done credit to the side on most occasions. A fine shot.
T. DA SILVA: A clever forward adept at dribbling and short passing. He must, however, develop a more powerful shot and overcome his fear of mixing it with heavier opponents.
M. SERRAO: Plagued by injuries this past season, he has been switched between inner right and centre half. Has played consistently well at both positions, and was indispensable during the Trinidad tour.
R. CAMACHO.
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MOUNT ST. BENEDICT’S TOUR
During the Summer Vacation, a party of sixteen boys, under the charge of Fr. T. Lynch, S.J. (Games Master) and myself, paid a visit to Trinidad, where we played a series of Games, including Football, Cricket and Athletics against the boys from the Abbey School, Mt. St. Benedict. During our stay there, we were the guests of the Rt. Revd. Lord Abbot, Dom Adelbert van Duin, O.S.B. and the Fathers and Brothers of his community.
The Touring Party at Mt. St. Benedict A. Seth, J. Sparrock, W. Sparrock, R. Camacho, L. Mahanger, Back Row (L – R) V. Hazelwood, M. Heydon, D. Young, I. Harry Fr. T. Lynch, M. Grant, E. Da Silva, T. Martins, S. Alli-Shaw, Front Row T. Da Silva, L. Ferreira.
We left Georgetown on Tuesday, July 23rd, from Sprostons No.1 Wharf at 1:10 p.m. by the S.S. West Indian. On the quay to see us off was a group of relatives and friends, and as the boat slowly receded into mid-stream, handkerchiefs could be seen fluttering in the breeze, as we waved our last farewell is to our loved ones, they in turn waving back to us. Soon they became mere specks in the distance, and finally faded out of sight. After getting ourselves something to eat, we settled down in deck-chairs on the First Class deck, as if we were First Class passengers - a facility for which we are very grateful to the Captain and his crew - and looked forward to a very enjoyable tip, - and a most enjoyable one indeed it turned out to be. Only one member of our team was "seedy", unfortunately this was quite different on the return trip, but you will hear of that later. We docked at Port-of-Spain at 6:00 p.m, on the following day, after we had had our first glimpse of Trinidad eight hours earlier. There to meet us were Fr. Bernard O.S.B., Principal of the Abbey School, Bro. Vincent, O.S.B., their Games-Master, and Messrs. I. Laughlin and P. Gonsalves, members of their entertainment Committee. Getting through both Immigration and Customs without the slightest difficulty, we were quickly allotted seats in the waiting vehicles and began our journey to the Mount. On our arrival there, we stood looking down from our temporary mountain home onto St. Augustin, lying below us with its lights twinkling like so many stars, that we could not help feeling we were in Fairyland.
We were soon brought back to reality, however, by a reminder that supper was ready; so off to the refectory we went. After supper we were introduced to the Lord Abbot in the Assembly Hall. The boys soon began making themselves at home, playing Ping-Pong, Cards, Dominoes and Draughts, Finally we went up to the Dormitory, where we unpacked and tumbled into bed.
The next morning we paid a visit to the Apiary and Poultry Farm, then wended our way down-hill to the playing-field. In the afternoon there was practice for footballers and athletes.
On Saturday, 27th July, we left the Mount at 1:30 p.m. for San Fernando. There we played an unofficial football match against Presentation College, which ended in a draw (1 - 1),
The day after, we were down South again, this time to engage in another unofficial football match against SL Benedict's (La Romain). Like the previous match, this ended in a one-all draw. On Monday, 29 th July, St. Benedict's (La Romain) travelled up to the Mount and we played a one-day cricket match against them. Another unofficial fixture which they won on the first innings.
Our official programme started with a cricket match against the Abbey School at the "Oval" on Tuesday, .30th July. Unfortunately after 5 ½ overs, rain stopped play, so after Tea, we went to the Circus, which we thoroughly enjoyed. The game was continued on Thursday, 1st August and concluded on Saturday the 3rd. We won this match.
St. Mary's, our old rivals, got their revenge for the unexpected defeat they suffered at our hands when we won them on the G.F.C. Ground in 1951, by handing out a 5 - 0 drubbing to us when we met them at St. James on Friday. August 2nd.
On Sunday, the 4th, we went to Gasparee, where we spent a most enjoyable day sea-bathing in the crystal-clear water of the bay, and going for trips in an out-door motor boat around the point of the island.
The second cricket match was played on Monday 5th, and Tuesday 6th. Faced with 202 runs to secure a win, we started badly by losing six wickets for 104 runs. But it was Lloyd Ferreira's day, and in a seventh wicket partnership of 114 runs by himself and M. Serrao, the day was saved for us, Ferreira himself making 116 not out.
In the three football matches against the Mount, we lost the first 2 - 1. This game was played in pouring rain and on a very heavy ground. The second we won 4 - 1, only to lose the third and the "Esso' Cup by 3 goals to 1. Both these games were played on a perfect ground and produced thrilling football throughout the sixty minutes of play.
The Athletic Meeting came off on Sunday, August 11th on the Abbey Ground, and before a large crowd of spectators M. Howell and A. Seth battled for supremacy. Howell won the 100, 220, and Cricket Ball; while Seth brought off the 440, 880, High Jump and Hurdles. The Mile went to our M. Heydon, while H. Henderson bagged the Long Jump for the Abbey School. Final Points: S.S.C. 56 - Mt. St. Benedict 49.
Two other unofficial football games were played by the Combined Colleges (S.S.C. & M.S.B.) against the Old Boys of the Mount and a team from Trinidad Texas Oil Co. The former ended in a 1 -1 draw; the latter in a 2 - 1 victory for the "Oil" men.
Our tour carne to a close with a social evening, during which the Lord Abbot presented the Trophies and Prizes to the successful winners. Our return on the S.S. Wiruni was not so pleasant, as I mentioned earlier in this article, but suffice to say we all survived to walk off the gang-plank and rejoin our families, who were faithfully awaiting us. We now look forward to having our friends from the Mount in the not too distant future.
- S.A.M
The Details are as follows:-
FOOTBALL (Unofficial) St. Stanislaus College v. Presentation College Draw 1 - 1 St. Stanislaus College v. St. Benedict's College (La Romain) Draw 1 - 1 St. Stanislaus College v. St. Mary's College St. Mary's won 5 - 0 St. Stanislaus College & Abbey School v. Old Boys of Abbey Draw 1 - 1 School St. Stanislaus College & Abbey School v. Trinidad Texas Oil Trinidad Texas Oil Coy. Coy. won 2-1
FOOTBALL (Official) St. Stanislaus College v. Abbey School Abbey School won 2 - 0 St. Stanislaus College v. Abbey School St. Stanislaus College won 4 - 1 St. Stanislaus College v. Abbey School Abbey School won 3 - 1 Holder of Cup (Presented by Esso Standard Oil, S.A.) Abbey School
CRICKET (Official) St. Stanislaus College v. Abbey School St. Stanislaus College 208 for all. Abbey School 77 for all. St. Stanislaus College won on 1st. Innings.
Score Card
S.S.C. 1ST INNINGS ABBEY SCHOOL 1ST INNINGS E. da Silva b Azar 7 R. Charles b A. Seth 6 L. Mahanger c wkpr. b Garcia 48 J. Azar lbw A. Seth 19 A. Seth c wkpr. b Azar 36 H. Henderson run out 1 L. Ferreira c H. Henderson b Cope 32 P. Ames run out 8 S. AlIi-Shaw l.b.w. Vieira 6 E. Garcia lbw Hazlewood 9 V. Hazlewood c Laughlin b De Silva 7 R. Galt c Da Silva b Sparrock 8 W. Sparrock not out 44 T. Vieira c Da Silva b Hazlewood 9 M. Serrao c Ames b Vieira 3 T. Laughlin lbw Sparrock 0 M. Heydon c Azar b H. Henderson 8 C. Henderson b Hazlewood 3 R. Camacho c wkpr. b Azar 3 T. Cope not out 4 D. Young c & b H. Henderson 3 J. De Silva c Alli-Shaw b Hazlewood 0 Extras 11 Extras 10 TOTAL 208 TOTAL 77
Fall of Wickets: Fall of Wickets: 1 for 13; 2 for 64; 3 for 120; 4 for 130: 5 for 132; 1 for 15; 2 for 19 ; 3 for 32; for 48; 5 for 6 for 152; 7 for 161; 8 for 190; 9 for 203. 48; 6 for 64; 7 for 70; 8 for 72; 9 for 77
BOWLING ANALYSIS ABBEY SCHOOL. S.S.C. O. M. R. W. O. M. R. W. J. De Silva 14 3 19 1 V. Hazlewood 17.2 6 16 4 E. Garcia 29 7 30 1 D. Young 7 2 7 0 J. Azar 26 6 42 3 A. Seth 15 8 15 2 T.Vieira 19 2 52 2 S. AlIi-shaw 13 3 22 0 H. Henderson 20.2 4 45 2 W. Sparrock 10 5 7 2 T. Cope 8 3 8 1
St. Stanislaus College v. Abbey School St. Stanislaus College 247 for 7. Abbey School 201 for all. St. Stanislaus College won on 1st. Innings. Score Card
ABBEY SCHOOL 1ST INNINGS S.S.C. 1ST INNINGS J. Azar c wkpr b Seth 38 E. da Silva c Garcia b Azar E. Garcia b Seth 21 L. Mahanger c H. Henderson b Azar H. Henderson lbw Hazlewood 41 A. Seth c H. Henderson b Garcia P. Ames run out 13 L. Ferreira not out R. Galt c Alli-shaw b Sparrock 26 V. Hazlewood b Cope T. Vieira b Seth 23 W. Sparrock c Vieira b H. Henderson C. Henderson b Sparrock 20 S. AlIi-shaw lbw Vieira T. Laughlin stp. wkpr b Sparrock 6 T. Martins not out T. Cope c Martins b Sparrock 0 M. Serrao b H. Henderson R. Webster c Mahanger b Sparrock 2 R. Camacho did not bat J. da Silva not out 1 D. Young did not bat Extras 10 Extras 29 TOTAL (for 6 wkts.) 201 TOTAL 247
Fall of Wickets: Fall of Wickets: 1 for 43; 2 for 72; 3 for 112; 4 for 117; 5 for 156; 1 for 4; 2 for 20; 3 for 22; 4 for 25; 6 for 185; 7 for 190; 8 for 199: 9 for 199. 5 for 66; 6 for 104; 7 for 218.
BOWLING ANALYSIS S. S. C. ABBEY SCHOOL O. M. R. W. O. M. R. W. V. Hazlewood 24 8 53 1 E. Garcia 15 1 33 1 D. Young 4 1 16 0 J. Azar 22 5 46 2 S. Alli-shaw 23 4 60 0 T. Cope 5 1 11 1 A. Seth 25 9 51 3 J. da Silva 4 0 11 0 W. Sparrock 5.5 2 12 5 H. Henderson 17 1 58 2 T. Vieira 10 1 42 1 P. Ames 5 1 14 0
HOLDER OF CUP (presented by Mr. & Mrs. H. Lopes) – ST. STANISLAUS COLLEGE
St. Stanislaus College v. St. Benedict’s (La Romain) St. Stanislaus College 86 for all. St. Benedict’s (La Romain) 141 for all. St. Benedict’s won on 1st. Innings.
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Score Card
ST. STANISLAUS COLLEGE 1st INNINGS BOWLING ANALYSIS E. da Silva run out 16 O. M. R. W. L. Mahanger b Lookin 14 Wilson 6 2 19 0 L. Ferreira b Procope 14 Rattan 3 0 5 0 A. Seth lbw Procope 3 Geffrey 4 1 6 0 V. Hazlewood b Procope 2 Lookin 12 3 21 3 W. Sparrock lbw. Lookin 7 Procope 10.1 0 35 6 M. Serrao lbw Procope 1 T. Martins b Procope 1 R. Camacho b Lookin 2 S. Aili-Shaw Ibw Procope 19 M. Heydon not out 7 Extras TOTAL 86 Fall of Wickets: 1 for 24; 2 for 43; 3 for 47; 4 for 47; 5 for 56; 6 for 57; 7 for 58; 8 for 58: 9 for 66.
MT. ST. BENEDICT's (La Romain) 1st INNINGS BOWLING ANALYSIS Menique c & b Serrao 4 O. M. R. W. Alexander run out 11 V. Hazlewood 10 5 16 2 Scott lbw Alli-shaw 37 M. Serrao 5 1 17 1 Geffrey b Alli-shaw 6 S. Aili-shaw 15.1 3 55 5 Samaroo lbw Alii-shaw 56 A. Seth 11 1 35 0 Rattan run out 3 Layne not out 8 Wilson lbw Hazlewood 1 Lucas b Hazlewood 0 Lookin c & b Alli-shaw 3 Procope b Alli-shaw 0 Extras 12 TOTAL 141 Fall of Wickets: 1 for 17; 2 for 20; 3 for 37; 4 for 100; 5 for 109; 6 for 131; 7 for 131; 8 for 132; 9 for 141.
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The Games Masters discuss their problems.
ATHLETIC SPORTS
ST. STANISLAUS COLLEGE vs. ABBEY SCHOOL St Stanislaus College – 56 points Abbey School – 49 points
The following are the results:
100 Yards Flat #1 #2 #3 Time M. Howell (Abbey Sc.) L. Mahanger (S.S.C.) H. Henderson (Abbey Sc.) 10.4 secs 220 Yards Flat M. Howell (Abbey Sc.) A. Seth (S.S.C.) L. Mahanger (S.S.C.) 22.3 secs. 440 Yards Flat A. Seth (S.S.C.) M. Heydon (S.S.C.) M. Howell (Abbey Sc.) 52 secs. 880 Yards Flat A. Seth (S.S.C.) J. Phillips (Abbey Sc.) E. Garcia (Abbey Sc.) 2 mins. 11.4 secs. One Mile Flat M. Heydon (S.S.C.) J. Phillips (Abbey Sc.) E. Garcia (Abbey Sc.) 5 mins. 9 secs. 110 Yards Hurdles A. Seth (S.S.C.) I. Harry (S.S.C. ) M. Howell (Abbey Sc.) 16 secs. High Jump #1 #2 #3 Height A. Seth (S.S.C.) V. Hazlewood (S.S.C.) M. Howell (Abbey Sc.) 5 ft. 3 ins. Long Jump #1 #2 #3 Distance H. Henderson (Abbey Sc.) V. Hazlewood (S.S.C.) L. Mahanger (S.S.C.) 19 ft. 6¾ ins. Throwing the Cricket Ball M. Howell (Abbey Sc.) A. Seth (S.S.C.) T. Vieira (Abbey Sc) 104 yards 3 ins.
Tug-O’-War Relay Race Abbey School Abbey School
HOLDER OF SHIELD (presented by Mr. M. Correia) - St. Stanislaus College
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FOOTBALL
We started the year 1957-1958 minus a number of experienced players. V. Hazlewood, M. Serrao, J. Thomson and L. Ferreira are going to be very difficult to replace. M. Grant has shown considerable improvement at outside right, whilst L. Mahanger and A. Zitman are good on their day. R. Camacho has developed into a good goal-keeper. We need backs, inside forwards and wing halves. W. Gomes is improving in defence, D. de Cambra has played good games at left-half, whilst T. Martins, M. da Silva and I. Harry have shown promise as inside forwards. E. Edwards, G. de Freitas, K. McWatt, P. T. Gomes, H. Fraser, H. Vanderhyden and D. Menezes are among the others who might find positions in the first eleven with serious practice and training.
CRICKET
The Northcote team continues to disappoint through lack of team spirit. The players have ability but too many easily miss net practices and so deprive the keen players of much-needed practice. The Wight Cup team, on the other hand, shows team spirit, but the players lack experience. The Wight Cup team needs all experienced and dependable player to give the team a lead.
ATHLETICS
Tony Seth trained consistently and returned consistently good times over 440 and 880 yards. There could be very keen competition among the Seniors during this school year if the athletes train seriously.
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ATHLETIC SPORTS
Friday, March 1st, was Sports Day, and what a unique Sports Day it was for us! For the first time in several years we had fine weather, and the large crowd of gaily bedecked spectators were able to see the keenly contested meeting run off on a hard and fast track.
Hero of the day was Anthony Seth, Captain of Butler House, who emerged champion athlete, by winning six out of the seven events in which he participated. Moreover, in doing so, he created three out of the ten new records, which were established on that day. The most noteworthy was his 440 yards, which he clocked in 50 secs. to run the second fastest 440 ever done by a British Guianese. In the 880 yds., he clipped 5.5 secs. off Claude Henriques time to complete the distance in 1 min. 5i3 sees. His other record was in the Long Jump in which he did 21 ft. 4 ¾ ins.
The next most "talked about" record was made by P. Dargan (Set III), who jumped 18', thus breaking by 1 ft. 10 ins. the thirteen-year-old records, which was held by A. Crawford. In the High Jump (Set IV), M. Rai broke the record by 1 ¾” to set the new mark of 4' 3 ¾”.
In the Cricket Ball events, one record was broken, this was done by J. L. da Silva (Set IV) when he threw 67 yds, 1 ft. 0 ½ ins. In the 100 yds. (Set III) A. Henson broke J. Yip's record by clocking 11.3 secs., while E. Arno in the Set III Hurdles clipped 0.4 secs. off R. N. Melville's record of 18.6 secs. returned in 1954.
The other two records were in the long distances. I. Harry (Set II) won his 880 yds, in 2 mins. 11 secs.; while in the mile, C. Derrell clipped 0.83 secs. off C. Henriques' time of 4 mins. 51.83 secs., to beat his house-mate Anthony Seth.
Mr. K Corsbie did not win the Old Boys' Race as he usually does, Mr. C. Dennison did. In the Girls' Races, Miss Mary de Freitas, St. Rose's High. Won the Under 13 for the second time; while in the Over 13, Miss J. Seth, also of St. Rose's, displaced Miss B. de Cambra who had won the Girls' Race for the previous three years.
The Sports on the whole was well contested, with Butler" House emerging the Winner of the Athletic Shield. As can be seen from both the Standard Points 'and from the Events Points, it was undoubtedly, the best House. To its energetic- House Master and its inspiring Captain, we offer our heartiest Congratulations, To Galton and Etheridge Houses, we say "defeated but not disgraced". To the losers we say "better luck next time "; and remind them that the great thing ill sports, 'us in life, is not" to have "conquered", but to have "fought well",
At the close of the meeting, Rev. Fr. B. Scannell, S.J., Principal, thanked the G.C.C. for once again putting their ground at our disposal, He also thanked the donors of Prizes and all who helped to make the Sports the tremendous success it was. The Trophies and Prizes were then presented by His Lordship, Bishop L. Guilly. S.J., who congratulated Butler on winning the Athletic Shield and all the athletes on their wonderful performances. Three cheers were then given for Games Master, Revd. T. Lynch, S.J., and the crowd quickly dispersed.
Refreshments on Sports Day.
The Details are as follows:-
SET #1 #2 #3 Time 100 Yards IV J. L. da Silva (B) M. de Ryck (B) L. McDavid (B) 13.3 secs. 11.3 secs. III A. Henson (G) E. Jordan (E) E. Amo (B) (Record) K. Jordan (G) II - M. Grant (B) 11.1 secs. and K. Amo (G) I J. Yip (E) A. Zitman G) L. Mahanger (B) 10.6 secs. 220 Yards IV P. de Freitas (E) J. L. da Silva (B) L. McDavid (B) 30 secs. III A. Henson (G) E. Jordan (E) E. Amo (B) 26.6 secs. II K. Amo (G) A. Miller (E) K. Jordan (G) 25.5 secs. I A. Zitman (G) J. Yip (E) L. Mahanger (B) 24.6 secs
220 Yards, Set I: Could Leonard have won if he had not cast a shoe?
Tony Seth all on his own in the half-mile.
440 Yards III E. Amo (B) A. Henson (G) C. Seth (G) 1 min. 1.4 secs. II A. Miller (E) I. Harry (G) L. Kerry (B) 57 secs. I A. Seth (B) A. Zitman (G) M. Heydon (B) 50 secs. (Record) 880 Yards II I. Harry (G) L. Kerry (B) M. Grant (B) 2 min., 11 secs. (Record) I A. Seth (B) C. Derrell (B) M. Heydon (B) 1 min. 57.3 secs. (Record) One Mile (Open) C. Derrell (B) A. Seth (B) M. Heydon (B) 4 mins. 51 secs. (Record) 120 Yards Hurdles IV A. Harrison (E) J. L. da Silva (B) M. Rai (B) 19.2 secs. III E. Amo (B) A. Henson (G) E. Jordan (E) 15.2 secs. (Record) II I. Harry (G) H. Vanderhyden (G) S. Amo (G) 16.7 secs. I A. Seth (B) A. Zitman (G) L. Houston (E) 15.45 secs. High Jump SET #1 #2 #3 Height J. L. da Silva (B) 4 ft. 3¾ ins. IV M. Rai (B) - and A. Harrison (E) (Record) III M. Sergeant (B) F. R Williams (E) A. Henson (G) 4 ft. 7 ins. II I. Harry (G) V. Ramraj (B) P. Killikelly (G) 5 ft. 0½ ins. I A. Seth (B) V. Hazlewood (E) L. Houston (E) 5 ft. 5½ ins. SET #1 #2 #3 Distance Long Jump IV J. L. da Silva (B) A. Burchsmith (E) L. McDavid (B) 13 ft. 6 ins. III P. Dargan (G) E. Amo (B) A. Henson (G) 18 ft. (Record) 18 ft. 0 ins. (+3) = II D. Braithwaite (E) M. Zitman (B) J. E. Harry (B) 18 ft. 3 ins. 21 ft. 4¾ ins. I A. Seth (B) A. Zitman (G) L. Mahanger (B) (Record)
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SET #1 #2 #3 Distance Throwing the Cricket Ball 67 yards, 1 ft. 0½ IV J. L. da Silva (B) A. Young (G) G. Burchsmith (E) (Record) III D. Rodrigues (B) M. Sergeant (B) J. Forte (E) 77 yds. 0 ft. 6 ins. II T. Martins (E) E. da Silva (E) D. Young (E) 75 yds, 1 ft 4½ ins, I A. Seth (B) H. A. Fraser (B) W. Sparrock (G) 97 yds. 0 ft. 7 ins.
Event SET #1 #2 Relay Race Galton House Butler House Tug-O’-War Butler House Galton House IV L. Mc David Obstacle Race III F. R. Williams II I. Harry IV L. Hutson Sack Race III R. A. Pereira II W. Ibbott Three-Legged IV J. L. da Silva and B. Gibbs Race III O. Farnum and C. Seth II K. Arno and R. Yansen < 13 yrs Miss Mary De Freitas Girls’ Race ≥ 13 yrs Miss Joy Seth Old Boys’ Race 220 yds. Mr. Courtney Dennison
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AN APPRECIATION
The Staff and Boys of St. Stanislaus College beg to thank the following Firms and Individuals through whose generosity their Sports was a success:- G. Bettencourt & Co. Ltd.; D. M. Fernandes, Ltd. (Commerce and Main Sts, Branches); Bookers Cycle and Sports Department: de Caires Bros., Ltd.; Central Garage, Ltd.; De Freitas & Co.; Lall's Camp St. Bazaar : Demerara Pawnbrokery & Trading Co., Ltd.: Dallas V. Kidman & Co.: Brodie & Rainer, Ltd.; Correia's Esso Service; Wm. Fogarty (Stationery Dept.); Psaila Bros.: Sand bach Parker & Co. Ltd.: The Demerara Electric Co. Ltd.; The Daily Chronicle (Stationery Dept.) ; Esso Standard Oil, S.A.; Rodrigues Ltd.; Weiting & Richter Ltd. (C.S.I.D.); M. Gonsalves Ltd.; R. G. Humphrey & Son, Ltd.; J. Jaikaran & Sons, Ltd.; Foster & Co.; The New Swiss House; Ferreira & Gomes, Ltd.; J. P. Santos & Co. Ltd.; Modern Radio Co. Ltd.; Demerara Tobacco Co. Ltd.; M. Harlequin, Ltd.; Portuguese Pawnbrokery Co. Ltd.; The Ajax Bakery and the Brown Betty Dairies.
The Committee and Members of the G.C.C., Messrs. John Fernandes (Snr.) ; S. S. de Freitas ; P. Fernandes ; E. S. Evelyn; H. W. de Freitas; Cecil F. de Caires; John G. Joaquin; A. S. Nobrega; R. S. Lopes; A. M. Mekdeci; C. C. da Silva; John Mart ins ; John Fernandes (Jnr.) ; J. Mahanger ; Inspector W. M. Perreira ; J. B. Gonsalves; C. Henriques ; J. E. Hazlewood; B. Fernandes and J. Goveia, Mesdames S. A. Marques; M. Motayne ; J. Mahanger, J. Martins, C. Pancham, E. d'Ornellas, R. Vieira and Miss B. Correia.
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PROSPECTUS
SAINT STANISLAUS COLLEGE has been conducted for over eighty years by the Fathers of the Society of Jesus with the object, not only of giving boys a sound liberal education, but also of imparting to them a love and knowledge of their religion.
The normal 5 years course of studies prepares for the G.C.E. Ordinary Level (Oxford and Cambridge), There is a further two years college for the G.C.E. Advanced Level (London) on the results of which the Guiana Scholarship is awarded. There is also a Preparatory Department.
The College has two good Science Laboratories. There is a full 4 years' course in Physics and Chemistry for the General Certificate of Education.
On our playing fields both at the College and near the Sea Wall we are able to provide full facilities for Cricket, Football and Athletics under the supervision of the College Staff.
The school year consists of three terms.
FEES, not including Books or Extras, $25 per term, special Fees for Brothers: $25 per term for one, $12.50 per term for every brother. EXTRAS: $1.50 per term.
ENTRANCE AGES: Except in special cases, boys who are much over 12 years old cannot be admitted to the College.
FOR ADMISSION To FORM 2: Boys should be about 12 years old and should have completed Standard 6 work.
FOR ADMISSION TO FORM 1: Boys should be at least 10 years old and not more than 11 years old and should have completed Standard 4 work.
For further particulars apply to:
THE PRINCIPAL
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