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Number 90 Wl1t t1utrl1iuli ~rl1nol muga~iut mtttmhtt1 1953 1846 1fiinbart. IDasmaula The Hutchins School Magazine DECEMBER, 1953 No. 90 1846-1953 School Ojjicers; 1953 The Hutchzns School Captain of the School, and Senior Prefect: Visitor: The. Right Reverend the Bishop of Tasmania A. Gibson Chairman of the Board of Management: Prefects: Brigadier E. M. Dollery, M.e., O.B.E. M. G. Darcey P. D. Lipscombe Member! of the Board: G. R. A. Dick ]. F. MillingtOl'l A. P. Brammall, Esq. Very Rev. H. P. Fewtrell, M.A. S. e. Burbury, Esq., LL.B., Q.e. F. H. Foster, Esq., B.e.E. Probationary Prefects: G. A. Dick, Esq. D. e. Lord, Esq. ]. R. M. Driscoll, Esq., LL.B. L. N. Parri:1gton, Esq. D. Brammall J. G. Rankin H. F. Foster J. Phillips THE STAFF A. W. W. Godfrey R. H. Purden A. e. Goodfellow Headmaster: D. A. Walch D. J. Martin Paul Radford, M.A. (Oxon.), B.A. (MeIb.) Captain of theju;,ior School: Assistant Staff J. Fricke Senior School: O. H. Biggs, B.Sc. (Tas.) Sports Committee: The Rev. S. e. Brammall, B.A. (Tas.), Th.L., Chaplain, Housemaster School House The Headtuaster and Staff W. ]. Gerlach, B.A. (Tas.), Housemaster Stephe~s House . M. G. Darcey ], Phillips R. H. Keon·Cohen, M.A., LL.B.. Dip.Com. (Melb.), Dip.Ed. (Adel.) Philip Legg (e.G.L.r. Cert., England) A. GibsOl'l R. H. Rattenbury E. Mathew, B.A. (Syd.) P. D. Lipscombe ]. E. F. Sorell R. Penwright (late GordOl'l Highlanders) ]. F. Millington G. W. Renney F. J. Williams, St. Luke's Training College, Exeter, Housemaster Buckland House Cadet Corps: Junior School: O.e.: Lieut. G. A. W. Renney e. A. S. Vinc·y (in charge) Cdr.·Lieut.: P. D. Lipscombe Miss R. Affleck Cdr.·Lieut. J. F. Millington J. M. Boyes Miss G. Lucas Magazine Committee: G. A. McKay, B.A. (Tas.) Mr. O. H. Biggs (Editor) H. F. Foster Part·Time: A. Gibson (Sub.Editor) A. W. W. Godfrey Mrs. Blakney, Miss \V. Bollen (Music) T. G. Bowden D. A Walch Sub·Primary: D. E. Blain Miss E. Burrows (in charge) Miss R. Lane Sports Captains: Mrs. e. M. B. Legg (N.F.U. Cert., England) Athletics: ]. F. Millington Football: M. G. Darcey Business Manager: Boats: J. F. Millington Swimming: E. M. DcDougall L. H. R. Griffiths Cricket: K. Smith Tennis: D. J. Martin Cross·Country: A. Gibson B The Hutchins School Magazine 5 The Headmaster By the Chairman of the Board of Management UR Headmaster is to leave us at School. His introduction of Social Wel O the end of this year to take up an fare work amongst the senior boys incul appointment on the staff of Scotch Col- cates the invaluable spirit of service to lege, Adelaide. others less fortunate than ourselves. Paul Radford, M.A. (Oxon.), took Outside the School he has taken 'm over the reins of office in 1946, and has active part in the life of the Church and given of his best to Hutchins for a period the community, and has proved himself of eight years. During that time he has a worthy citizen and representative of the The Hutchins School Song carried out the arduous duties which de- School. valve on a Headmaster in a devoted man- Mrs. Radford has likewise given her ner, bringing to his work his utmost zeal services unsparingly in work for the and energy. His interest in the School School, the Girl Guides and other organ and all it stands for has been manifest isations, and has readily supported her throughout. He has been mindful of the husband in all his duties and undertak Hutchins! Hutchins! grand and fair! development of the boys under his mgs. The only School we serve; charge, and has always been ready to They will carry with them our very For thee till death we'll do and dare, encourage and advise them. best wishes for success and happiness in And nought can make us swerve. During his term of office he has given their new sphere, and on behalf of the careful attention to the spiritual aspect School, I say, "Many thanks for all you Refrain: of the character-building which forms a have done, and Good Luck for the primary objective of education at the future." Let your voices ring, lads! 'Tis the old School's due; Sing her praises, sing, lads The Budding and Development Plan Hutchins! Hutchins! tried and true. THIS issue of the School Magazine and has supervised its construction as is able to record, with a measure of honorary engineering adviser to the Thy name adown the ages past pride, the advent of a new Sports Oval Board; also to Mr. D. M. Urquhart, in Thy sons salute and cheer; an engineering capacity, and Messrs. And so shall we while life doth last, ar Sandy Bay. E. M. Lilley and R. A. Terry, President With lips and lives revere. For the first time in its long history the School will soon possess a full-sized and Past President respectively, of the· ground on its own property, and this Parents'Association, who have carried out We learn thine ivied tower beneath should result in a notable improvement the surveying work required. All these To play the game of life, in the standard of our sporting activities. gentlemen are Old Boys of the School, And know they only win the wreatr· Construction is nearing completion, and their practical help and interest Who strive in honour's strife. and the area should be ready for sowing should be an inspiration to us all. early in the New Year. and fit for use This marks the factual commencement Mayall thy sons prove ever true, later in 1954. A pavilion, with dressing Whate'er their gifts and powers, of the Board's plan for the development rooms and amenities, will be erected also. of the School, set out in detail in the That man may yield to thee thy due The new Oval measures 180 yards by Beloved School of ours. attractive brochure now being circulated 130 yards, with 170 yards between goal to all our supporters. The cost of the posts, and will provide a running track Words by J. W. Bethune Oval is estimated at £8,000, which we 24 feet wide, giving six lanes for the full Music by J. Scott.Powe, hope to raise by donations. All must distance of 440 yards. work for this project, which is so im Our warmest thanks are due to Mr. portant. Now is the time to give us your G. E. Hodgson, President of the Old practical support. Eoys' Association, who planned the Oval 6 The Hutchins School Magazine The Hutchins School Magazine 7 School Anniversary Day and how you talk, and how you look. word. It is not a namby-pamby, wishy MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 1953 That is why a Hutchins boy has to be washy, milk-and-water idea of being a just that much better than other boys in E have pleasure in publishing the reputation because the present is the liv goody-goody, but it is a definite, and manners, and behaviour, and dress, and positive, and active, and manly job of W full text of the inspiring address ing sum total of the whole past. And be ability - because this School is so much deciding and acting for the right. Soine by the President of the Hutchins School cause I feel so humble before all of you better and the standard must never be times the choice is hard, but never is it Old Boys' Association (Mr. G. E. Hodg who now have the great privilege and lowered. You are now the School, and impossible. You have two prizes given at son) at Assembly on the occasion of the responsibility of making part of the you are now making its history. See that this School in honour of John Player and School's 107th Birthday: future history of this very old and very you make a good School, and see that great School, I intend only to say a few Arthur Walch. They both commemorate My Lord Bishop, Mr. Chairman and you make good history worth recording, simple things to you. fine men, and men such as I hope you Members of the Board, Mr. Head so that these Anniversary Days will con will strive to be. John Player could not master and Masters of the School, The first thing I want to say to you, I tinue to on for hundreds and hundreds excel at the usual sports of cricket, foot Ladies and Gentlemen, and Boys said to the First XI some years ago when more years. ball, rowing or tennis, but by perseverence and particularly my friends of the I was Captain of the Old Boys' team, and The third thing I want to say is this: he made himself into a great runner and Under 14 Football Team. I want you chaps to know it, too. It is That every boy must contribute some a record-breaking swimmer. This was this: In every game you play, and In Almost exactly 30 years ago, when I thing to the School. That something will typical of the strength of purpose and every thing you do, you have a very big first sat in this room, I used to picture depend on your own gifts and abilities. character that later made him a high and very loyal and very strong audience. myself as the important person of the Some will contribute great feats of ath ranking flying hero.