1967 LORD WANDSWORTH COLLEGE Long Button in Hampshire

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EDITORS J. L. MERRIMAN J. D. HAWORTH

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For the benefit of our more obtuse customers, Kenneth Nicholas's clever cover design in the modern mould will he found on close examination to read: THE SOWER AUTUMN 1967 LORD WANDSWORTH COLLEGE Long Button in Hampshire

Founder (1912): SYDNEY JAMES STERN, BARON WANDSWORTH

Trustees: H. P. T. PRIDEAUX, O.B.E., M.A. (Chairman) SIR WILLIAM GAVIN, Kt., C.B.E., M.A. (Vice-Chairman) ROBERT J. STOPFORD, C.M.G., M.A. (Vice-Chairman) THE HON. CAROL A. FELLOWES, T.D. THE LORD MURRAY OF NEWHAVEN, K.C.B., B.SC., LL.D., D.C.L., D.LITT., M.A. LT.-COL. THE LORD WIGRAM, M.C., M.A. Contents

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Staff 3 Editorial 4 Founder's and Speech Days 4 Old Men Remember 7 Prizes and Cup List 1967 8 School Leavers 1966 11 Headmaster's Report 13 Spring Cruise 17 House Notes 18 & 19 C.C.F. Notes 21 Becket or The Honour of God 24 The School Concert — April 1st, 1967 ... 27 Byng 28 The Grand Tour 31 Wind of Change? 33 The Young Farmers' Club 39 Scouts 40 Dartmoor Expedition, July 1967 ... 42 Meteorological Project and Society ... 44 Rugby 47 Hockey 55 Athletics 56 Swimming 58 Cricket 59 Tennis 62 THE STAFF

Headmaster: A. HENDERSON, M.A. (EDIN.) Bursar: LT.-CDR. K. WILLIAMS, R.N. Second Master: C. R. IRVINE, M.A., B.SC. (ABERDEEN)

HOUSE MASTERS School House: J. L. MERRIMAN, M.A (CANTAB.) Sutton House: R. S. BACON, M.A., B.SC. (LOND.) Hazelveare House: J. W AIRS, M.A. (OXON.) Summerfield House: C. E. HALLOWS, M.A. (CANTAB.) Junior House: O. TWEEDIE-STODART, DIP.AGRIC. (EDIN.)

ASSISTANT MASTERS J. BOOTH (BATH ACADEMY OF ART) D. F. BULLOCK (LOUGHBOROUGH AND SHOREDITCH COLLEGES) R. T. DAVIES, B.A. (LOND.) P. DAVIS, B.SC. (BIRMINGHAM) W. L. FRYER, M.A. (CANTAB.) W. T. GRIFFITHS, M.A. (OXON.) I. K, H. HARRIS (ST. LUKE'S COLLEGE, EXETER) J. D. HAWORTH, B.A. (OXON.) P. J. HlLDESLEY (Music) C. R. M. ISAAC, B.A. (OXON.) C. H. JAMES, M.A. (CANTAB.) P. A. NOTT, B.SC. (LOND.) J. Y. ORR, M.A. (EDIN.) J. P. SEELIG, B.SC. (LOND.), L.R.I.C. R. M. TlNDALL, B.A., DIP.AGRIC. (CANTAB.) J. WEBB (Army School of Physical Training) A. G. WHIBLEY, B.SC. (LOND.) J. M. WOLSTENHOLME, M.A. (CANTAB.)

Chaplain: THE REV. R. E. P. SEROCOLD, M.A. (CANTAB.) Medical Officer: J. E. HASELDEN, M.B., B.S.

Dental Surgeon: J. C. DODD, L.D.S., R.C.S. Sanatorium: SISTER E. V. ROBERTS, S.R.N., S.C.M. EDITORIAL After the mild but wet winter, and a cold, wet and long-drawn-out spring, we have had some of the best weather anyone (except examination candidates) could hope for for the second half of the summer term. The holiday atmosphere brought out in some quarters the gaudiest of shirts, tightest of jeans, kinkiest of boots, and—despite the heat—longest and shaggiest of hairstyles ever seen. The only thing we were short of was the mini-trouser. We are sorry to be saying "goodbye" to four masters—referred to in detail in the Head- master's Report—but welcome in their places Mr. Griffiths (German) to School House, Mr. Davies (Classics) and Mr. Isaacs (General Subjects) to Junior House. Mrs. Michelle quickly established herself as the Catering Officer, and our thanks are due to her for the excellent meals she has provided over the last year. We have been deeply anxious about Lady Gavin, who has been in hospital for some weeks after a serious operation. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to her and Sir William. It is good to hear at the time of going to press of material improvement in Lady Gavin's condition.

FOUNDER'S AND SPEECH DAYS It was decided this year to try the experiment of dividing the Founder's Day celebrations .we have known for many years into two. One reason for this was the very large financial saving thus made possible. On May 25th we had an "Open Day," to which parents brought their own lunches, there were no formalities beyond a brief commemoration of the Founder outside the Gavin Hall, and the afternoon was taken up by visits to the various exhibitions. These were staged by the Arts, Handicrafts and Science Departments, and there was also a most impressive display of cooking (with free samples!) by the Scouts. A buffet tea was served in each Boarding House for its own boys and their parents and friends. What would have been the old-style Founder's Day took place on July llth, in the form of the Prize-Giving in the Gavin Hall. To this were invited only connections of the prize- winners, some 40 or 50 of whom were able to come. Opinions are still undecided on the change. Certainly the Open Day was not helped by the weather; though it did not actually rain, it was decidedly threatening, dark and cold, and few cared to linger in the open air to listen to the valiant bandsmen performing on the lawn outside the Gavin Hall. Many at the start voiced the opinion that a great deal of the sense of occasion had been lost, but as the day wore on, and visitors realised that in their smaller numbers they were able to see what was on display far more easily, and to talk to more of the Staff, they began to think more of the arrangement. By tea-time, a much more intimate affair in the Houses than in the vast marquee of old, probably the majority were expressing their satisfaction. Against this is the fact that many Old Boys are disappointed of their traditional visit to the School for the big ceremony of the year, at the end of the summer term. There is also the consideration that after their examinations many Upper Sixth Formers feel there is nothing worth waiting for until the end of term if they have no prizes to collect—and also that far more time for the work for the various exhibitions is available during those last two or three weeks of term than immediately before the G.C.E. examinations. It is not easy to reach a final verdict—and in any case that is not our business. PrizejGiving Day was the hottest anybody could remember. We are more than usually grateful to our Visitor for making what must have been a great physical effort to come to us, after a severe illness and operation from which he was still convalescing. The son of the former Poet Laureate. Lord Bridges himself has had an exceptionally distinguished career. Privy Councillor, Knight Grand Cross of the Bath, Knight Grand Cross of the Victorian Order, holder of the Military Cross, Fellow of the Royal Society, Fellow of All Souls, Fellow of Eton College, Honorary Doctor of seven universities, he was Secretary to the Cabinet during the years of World War II, and Secretary to the Treasury (i.e. Head of the Civil Service) from 1946-1956. Since his retirement he has held a number of voluntary offices, among them the Chairmanship of the British Council, and the Chancellorship of Reading University. In the course of his address Lord Bridges recalled his love of "the chalk country." One of the ways in which he had struggled to find his own independence, free of the shadow of a famous father, was in his resistance to the paternal urgings towards poetry, art and music. These interests had come to him later. But he had found passionate absorption in the countryside, and in architecture—though he had then visited only two or three of them— he could have recognised in his teens any cathedral in England from its ground plan. There was an ever-increasing need to evaluate sensibly our surroundings. In a rapidly changing world the lessons of the past cannot lightly be ignored; the virtues of industry and self-discipline have even more relevance to the modern world. We should throw ourselves whole-heartedly into our work, however humdrum or irrelevant it might seem. We should cultivate as many outside interests as possible, but above all in the field of personal relation- ships, which more than anything else helped us to grow. Mr. Prideaux, Chairman of the Governing Trustees, presided, and the Vote of Thanks was proposed by Mr. Stopford. Prizes were presented by Mrs. Prideaux, and all those officiat- ing were thanked by the School Captain, Richard Walker. Lord and.Lady Wigram were also present.

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A. HENDERSON HEADMASTER FROM 1943

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The Sower for December, 1943, carried the somewhat laconic announcement: The year 1943 has seen an event of great importance in the history of the School, with the retirement of Lieut.-Colonel W. B. Little, who has been Principal since 1930, and the appointment of a new Head at Long Sutton, in the person of Mr. Alexander Henderson, M.A. The Trustees decided to dispense with the title of Principal in favour of that of Head- master. Our new Headmaster took up his duties at Long Sutton on 1st July. One month short of 24 years later Mr. Henderson announced to the Staff his intention to retire as early in 1967 as the Governing Trustees could provide for a successor.

***** This is not the time to enter into a full account of what the Chairman on Speech Day referred to as Mr, Henderson's "glorious reign." But it is interesting to look back to those early days and pick out one or two of the salient features. Mr. Henderson had begun his career, after taking his degree at Edinburgh University, teaching mathematics to the sixth form at Dunfermline Grammar School, a very large school which provided a wide range of experience. After spells at Elgin and Gordonstoun he became a Housemaster at Dollar Academy, a school well known for its intake of boys from many different parts of the world. The new Headmaster's appointment here combined what had in effect been two offices, of warden and master-in-charge of the academic side. There were 180 boys, all on the Foun- dation, lodged in School House, Junior House, Summers, Warblington, and the houses up the Drive. (Mr. Bacon was to open Sutton House at Easter the following year, with Miss Emery as Matron and Messrs. Gardner and Stodart as House Tutors.) Mr. Goodliffe had been on the Staff since 1931, Mr. James (then on war service) since 1934, and Mr. Bacon since 1936. Mr. Irvine, Mr. Orr and Mr. Stodart were the new Headmaster's first appointments to the Staff, in September, 1943 — representing, with himself, the four corners of Scotland — and "well- deserving pillars" of this College have they been ever since, if we may say so. Mr. Major had been in the Office since 1927, and Mr. Pascoe on the chicken farm for almost twenty years. The Headmaster soon made his presence felt. The first major change was the introduc- tion of Rugby football, which he coached himself. The 1st XV got off to a grand start, beating St. Paul's by 24 points to nil. Glancing through the pages of The Sower after Mr. Henderson's first term, we see such items as: THE GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY President — A. Henderson, Esq. AIR TRAINING CORPS Officers — F/Officer A. Henderson, R.A.F.V.R. (Officer Commanding). There is an article by Mr. Stodart entitled FITNESS —A CHALLENGE TO YOUTH, and it seems that Mr. Brown (then Housemaster of School House) regularly took swims at 6 a.m.! It is tempting to pursue the Headmaster's activities through the years, but this must wait for a later date. Enough now to say that by his vision, drive and organisation in 14 years he turned the comparatively humble establishment he found here into a "Public School' by his election to the Headmasters' Conference. He leaves us after seeing through the most ambitious building programme, which has provided handsome facilities for the expansion of the College to 400 boys. We shall be losing a great man. 7 PRIZES AND CUP LIST 1967

Stamp Cup — Sheephouse Little Cup — St. Nicholas Hall Memorial Prize — Windsor Chorlton Myers Memorial Prize — Vincent Edwardson Richard Seaton Memorial Prize for Dramatics — Windsor Chorlton

FORM PRIZES Form I Roger Barberis „ II A Graham Carter ,. II B Kenneth Mullen III A Martin Hoare III B Paul Dixon-Didier IV Science (Norman Gresty (Philip Hollowood IV Arts Anthony Peachey V General Gerald Tull V Arts Stephen Carter & Thomas Moore Science Christopher Bray VI B + R (Science) Adrian Ashby VI B + R (Arts) Cyrus Ardalan VI A (Arts) Stephen Thomas VI A (Science) Brian Daffern VI S Richard Walker SCRIPTURE PRIZES (Awarded by P.C.C.) School (1) Martin Smedley (2) Bernard Land Junior (1) Robert Lake (2) Michael Rvan

Headmaster's Prizes Richard Walker Nigel Bullock John Morgan Brian Daffern Alan Dyson SPORTS—Junior House Awards Rugger — (St. Christopher Kenneth Mullen (St. Francis Lee Goldstein (St. Nicholas Andrew Clode Cross Country — St. George Hamish Mitchell Bent Cup for Junior C.C. Robert Alcoran Puddex — St. Christopher & K. Mullen & L. Goldstein St. Francis Athletics — St. Nicholas Andrew Clode Swimming — St. Nicholas Andrew Clode Champion House — St. Nicholas Andrew Clode Cricket — St. George + St. Nicholas Hamish Mitchell Andrew Clode SPORTS—Upper School Awards Rugger — Hesters David Glasson Cross Country—Senior — Sheephouse Simon Westgarth-Taylor Colts — Handcroft Matthew Parfitt Hockey — Sheephouse & Hesters A. Dyson & Philip Evelegh Cricket—1st XI — Sheephouse & Hesters Alan Dyson & David Glasson 2nd XI — Handcroft & Sheephouse M. Totterdell & Peter Smythe Swimming—Senior — Handcroft Alan Lidbetter Grilse — Hesters John Warren Griffiths Cup for Diving Timothy Fenton Athletics—Senior — Hesters Kenneth Nicholas Colts — Hesters Stuart Malcolm Springett Cup for Athletics Stuart Malcolm Duke of Edinburgh Award—Silver Pentti Hammaren, Paul Tanner, Christopher Molyneux, Bruce Williamson Bronze Adrian Armstrong

Wansborough Cup for Gardening (Kenneth Mullen (Lee Goldstein Olver Cup for Y.F.C. James Marshall Howgrave-Graham Cup for Photography Kenneth Nicholas Rayner-Clarke Cup for Meteorology (Guy Kirkwood (Andrew Smith Old Sternians Prizes for Handicrafts—Metalwork Richard Hewer Woodwork Geoffrey Kirk

C.C.F. AWARDS Fellowes Cup for Shooting — Hyde Nigel Bullock Subaltern's Bugle for best Army Section N.C.O. Sgt. Alan Dyson Aircrew Cup for best R.A.F. Section N.C.O. Sgt. Michael Rasdall N.R.A. Donegal Badge (National Rifle Association) L/Cpl. David Macleod-Carey

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10 GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION Summer 1966 A = Advanced Level. O* = Starred Level. Allen: History O*, English Literature O*. Ardalan: Economics O*. Behrens: History O*. Borrough: Pure Mathematics A, Applied Mathematics A, Physics A. Brown: Geology A. Bullock: Physics A, Zoology A, Chemistry A. Chorlton: Geology A, Zoology O*. Clode: Economics O*. Cole: Zoology O*- Crews: Pure Mathematics A, Applied Mathematics A, Physics A. Dearling: English Literature O*. Dent: Economics A, English Literature A. Evelcgh: Zoology O*. Gilroy: Economics O*. Glasson: Economics O*, English Literature O*. Gow: Chemistry A, Economics O*. Gwyther: Art A. Hacker: Pure and Applied Mathematics A, Physics A. Handley: English Literature O*. Hewer: Geology A. Hodgkinson: Botany A. Holmes P.: Geology A. Jones N.: Economics O*, History O*. Jones T.: Greek History O*. King P-: Art A. King Y.: Economics O*, English Literature O*. Kirk: Zoology O* Geology O*. Lewis: English Literature A, History A. Marmot: Economics A. Martin: Economics O*, Greek History O*. May: English Literature A, History A. Mockford M.: Pure Mathematics A, Applied Mathematics A, Physics A, Chemistry A. Mockford P.: English Literature O*. Moghadam: Geology A. Morgan: Zoology O*. Morris A.: English Literature A, History A, Economics A. Morris D.: History O*. Newns: History A. Nicholas: History O*. Orsborn: History A, Art A. Owen: Pure and Applied Mathematics A. Petrie: History A, Economics A- Pructt: Geology A, Zoology O*. Richards: Geology A, Art A. Reece: Zoology O*. Smeaton: History O*. Spear: Zoology O*. Stevenson R.: Spanish A. Valentine: Pure and Applied Mathematics A, Physics A. Walker: Pure Mathematics A, Applied Mathematics A, Physics A. White: History O*. Williams: Pure and Applied Mathematics A, Physics A. Winson: Pure and Applied Mathematics A, Physics A, Chemistry A.

OXFORD LOCAL O-LEVELS Summer/Autumn 1966 Ainley (1), Allen P. (1), Alexander (1), Ardalan (6), Armistead (2), Armstrong P. (2), Ashby (7), Awdry (2), Barber (1), Barr (6), Bayat-Makou (2), Bisdee (6), Blythe (1), Boyle (1), Braithwaite (2), Bray (2), Bromley (1), Bullock (1), Cartwright (1), Clode (1), Cole (3), Crook (4), Cruickshank (4), Daffern (1), Dance (1), Deane (1), Dearling (1), Dears (1), D'eye (2), Dixon-Didier (2), Outfield (3), Dyson (1), Edwards (7), Edwardson (1), Emery (6), Evelegh (2), Fenton (1), Fogden (1), Gamble (1), Gilroy (1), Goodger (2), Gow (1), Gratwick (3), Cribble (1), Gwyther (2), Hanrott (2), Harrison (2), Hemmings (1), Hewer (1), Hibberd (4), Holmes P. (1), Holmes R. (4), Hooley (4), Hughes (1), Hume (7), Johnson (4), Julian (4), King G- (2), King P. (1), King Y. (1), Kirk (1), Kirkwood (3), Knight (6), Lade (1). Lane (7), Lawson (1), Lewis (1), Lidbetter (1), Loader (1), Macleod-Carcy (4), Mallet (5), Manley (2), Marmot (2), Martin (1), Martyn-Fisher (1), Mason (5), May (1), McAthey (6), McDonald (1), McHardy (4), Middlehurst (2), Moghadam (1), Molyneux (1), Morgan (2), Mortimore (1), Namdar (2), Newns (1), Orsborn (1), Owen (1), Perkin (5), Peters (3), Petrie (1), Pusey (1), Radcliffe (2), Rasdall (1), Read (3), Rendall (2), Richards (1), Ridler (7), Roberts (2), Robinson (2), Salisbury (7), Smedley (2), Smith A. (3), Smith M. (4), Smythe (7), Steed (3), Stevenson J. (2), Stevenson R. (2), Stone (1), Sullivan (4), Tanner (2), Taylor (1), Terrill (1), Totterdell (3), Trewhella (3), Tull (1), Valentine (2), Wakeman (2), Wallis (1), Walsh (1), Webb (1), Westgarth-Taylor (2), White (1), Wild (3), Williamson (1), Winning (6), Woodhams (1), Work (1), Wright S. (1), Wright W. (1), Wylie (5), Yamini (1), Young A. B. R. (3), Young A. M. S. (1). SCHOOL LEAVERS 1965 Borrough is reading for a degree in Civil Engineering at London, and Mockford is studying Electronics at the same University. Electronics is also diverting Hacker at Salford. Winson is a physicist at Hull; Valentine graces Loughborough, while Owen toils away at Sheffield. Electrical Engineering is absorbing (?) Crews at Bangor. Wild is planning to become a lawyer at Birmingham, and May is doubtless finding fresh outlets for his radicalism at Exeter. Appre- 11 hensively perhaps, Utah University has just welcomed its first Old Sternian in Maghadam. Hodgkinson is training to be a teacher (he has our sympathy!). Our Technical College contingent is as purposeful as ever. Snow is learning all about Business Studies at Reading. Hume is taking "A" Levels at Southgate Technical College. D'Eye is at Portsmouth, Richards at the Northern Polytechnic, Petrie at Enfield, Smeaton at Guild- ford, and Holmes is in Devon. Both West and Woodhams are studying Advertising, while the North has claimed Butterworth (Hartford) and Handley (Colne). Gow and Richardson are also furthering their education at Tech. Colls., as are, in their inimitable fashion, Namdar and Yamini. Orsborn is at an Art College. Future Captains of Industry will no doubt include the names of Boyle, Walsh and Williams C. Stone is rumoured to be in the Construction business; Daly is coveting E-types in Coventry; Work is with B.A.C. Loch has gone into Engineering, and Marmot D. is an Industrial Com- puter Programmer with English Electric. Barber has opted for the esoteric trade of gunsmith, while the family Civil Contracting business is taking up all of Hibberd's time. Banking is the chosen career of Morris A. W., insurance that of Middlehurst and Stevenson J. G.; Jones N. D. W. is with a Timber Merchant in Gloucester. Gwyther is working for W. H. Smith's, and Ranee is a valuer. Stevenson R. hopes to become an accountant. King P. J. is a Land Surveying Assistant, and Allen, after a spell at the Savoy, has now joined the Police. Lewis is an articled clerk with Bristol Corporation. Rendall is an Officer Cadet at Sandhurst, and Dent is undergoing Pilot-Training in the R.A.F. Deane has also chosen the Military life. We hear Newns is in the Merchant Navy, and that Hemmings is at the School of Navigation in Southampton. Armistead, astutely antici- pating the present Middle East crisis, was last heard of East of Suez on an oil-tanker! Britain's farms and Farm Institutes have gained several hard-working sons of the soil during the past year: Lawson, Loader, Manley, Read B., Robinson, Ponting, Smith M. R., Terrill and Walters have all plumped for the out-door life. Hooper is farming in New Zealand, and King G. is studying at an Agricultural College in Quensland. Awdrey is in Forestry, and Gilroy hopes to become a Tree-Surgeon.

SENIORS The academic results from Old Boys at University are still coming in. So far we know that Francis Dunn got a II.II in French in Part I of the Modern Languages Tripos at Cambridge and Edward Bent got Honours in Botany at Hull. David Preece got a II.II at Birmingham, and is staying on to do research. In higher degrees, three Old Boys have been awarded their D.Phil, degrees: (1) David Minnikin, Trinity College, Oxford, who has also been appointed a lecturer in Bio-Chemistry in the University of Newcastle, (2) Charles Lawrence, Lincoln College, Oxford, who is going to Australia to teach Chemistry in Sydney Grammar School, (3) Timothy Oke, McMaster Univer- sity, Ontario, who has also been appointed Assistant Professor of Geography in McGill Univer- sity, Montreal. Also Robin Alty has passed the finals of his Trinity Bar examinations. Leslie Williams has been appointed Senior Lecturer in Mathematics at Worcester College of Educa- tion. Clifford Rayner has been appointed a lecturer in Land Surveying in the Regional College of Technology, Nottingham. Michael Andrews is lecturing in the Department of Pathology in Bristol University.

OLD MASTERS At speech day the Headmaster made these valedictory remarks: At the end of this term we are saying goodbye to four members of staff. Mr Myers, who came to us from Cambridge about 15 years ago, is taking up the post of Senior Science Master at Downe House School, Newbury. D\iring his time here Mr. Myers has been mainly interested in our Y.F.C. and has done a great deal to widen the interests of members of this club. Mr. Giles, who has been our Classics master for six years, and who came to us from Oxford, is leaving to take up a Classics post in Taunton School. In addition to developing his department very satisfactorily, Mr. Giles has helped in School House and with rugger and cricket. 12 He has also introduced the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme most successfully and has looked after our Printing Project. He has been a very useful all-rounder. Mr. Partis, who came from Oxford three years ago to teach History, has been appointed Sixth Form History Master at Wellingborough School. He has given us help in both Sutton and Junior Houses, and also interested himself in Scouting, in play production, in swimming and in music; in short he has turned his hand to many things very helpfully. Mr. Ingall came from Bristol two years ago to teach German, which he has done very well, -ie has also helped in Junior House with its many demands, in games, and has made a particular contribution in music. To all these masters I would express my sincere thanks for the work they have done here, and wish them well in the future.

HEADMASTER'S REPORT In the course of his address the Headmaster made the following comments: G.C.E. Results. Our academic results at "A" level in the 1966 G.C.E. examinations were satisfactory numerically, but rather disappointing in quality—only 16 in the top three grades in comparison with 24 in the year before. Several boys who in our opinion had considerable academic potential did less well than anticipated and we have not been able fully to account for this falling-away. It did not seem to be lack of application on the part of the boys: it may be that the pass standard is going up: it may be that their Sixth Form period coincided with our development programme, which necessarily caused some upset in the normally even tenor of our way. At "O" level we had 354 passes, of which 119 were in the top three grades. This is on a par with the previous year, where we had 362 passes, of which 130 were in the best three grades, from a slightly larger group of boys. ***** Recreation. During the summer term senior boys were given a number of optional activities to choose from, including swimming, athletics, tennis. I feel that this system, although not yet fully worked out, has the right approach to physical recreation. The development of this scheme will require consideration being given to increasing the number of tennis courts and the possible provision of an all-the-year swimming pool. Credit here must be given to Mr. Seelig and Mr. Partis and several senior boys, in particular W. R. Winning and R. R. J. Holmes, for coaching at all levels of swimming. ***** Voluntary Service. A number of senior boys who have finished their Service with the Cadet Corps have been formed into a Voluntary Service Unit who have sought to help locally with social and welfare work. We are grateful to the Chaplain and to Mr. Harris for organising and running this scheme, which has scope for considerable development in the future. ***** The Future. We are, in the schools of this country, going through a period of transition, and it is difficult at present to get a clear picture of the future. When the Public Schools Commission make their report in early 1968 we shall be in a better position to judge and assess the situation. I feel however that this school already has many of the features that the public school of the future would like to have and we may well find ourselves regarded as one of the prototypes of the future boarding school. As far as changes in the State system are concerned, and changes are necessary, it is to me a sobering thought that these people who say they know the answers are most confident when they are farthest away from actual school work. In the world of education distance lends assurance as well as enchantment. 13 We are dealing with the well being and future of the young people of this country and it would be a tragedy if a whole generation were adversely attected by ill-advised schemes. Certainly we should progress but we should do so only after pilot schemes have confirmed—or refuted—the theories which have been advanced. The independent section of education has a very important part to play: to welcome change and indeed to initiate it, as has been done so often in the past, but also to stand firm on those principles of freedom of choice for the parent and of permitting the individual boy to develop his talents to the full: above all to seek after excellence, mentally, physically and spiritually. In the end this is what education is about.

THE EX-AIRMAN He stands alone near the entrance to Burlington Arcade. He has left his friends for a time to find what solitude there is under the bright city lights of London. He is still dressed in the uniform he once wore so proudly on parade. However he now wears it only to attract attention from passers-by as like so many others he plies his trade in tobacco, matches and bootlaces on street corners. He looks at the sky above, no doubt thinking of how he once helped to protect this city. He sat in his aircraft and fought the invader and brought seven down. Maybe he also thinks of the last desperate resistance put up by a German gunner, who, before he was smashed out of all recognition by the guns of the Hurricane, scored a hit which put his opponent into the Thames. That was why he lost his left foot. He smiles, his haggard and cracked face, with its lopsided moustache and watery eyes, forms the expression with difficulty. He knows that soon the infection that corrodes his insides will kill him; it does not worry him, he has faced death before. He sighs, takes a firm grip on his walking stick, turns in his trousers which though worn and tattered still enable him to look dignified as he moves off limping somewhat towards Piccadilly, where he will meet his friends- He looks at the sky again before disappearing once more into the surging tide of humanity. A forgotten hero in a forgetful city. A. G. Greenwood, IV Arts.

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15 Photograph taken on board the "Sir Winston Churchill," and processed by Bruce Williamson. SPRING CRUISE

The Sir Winston Churchill is a schooner weighing 300 tons; she is 130 feet long and 25 feet wide, with a draught of 13ft. 6in. At first sight her most prominent feature is the mass of halyards (ropes) leading up the three masts which rise 98 feet from the deck. The first day on board is spent learning the routine of the ship. This is all-important as the full-time crew consists of Captain, First Officer, Bos'un, Bos'un's Mate, Chief Engineer, Cook and galley boy, and the first three are the only ones that have anything directly to do with the sailing of the ship, and they supervise the 39 trainees. The trainees are split up into three watches, from each of which every day there are three workers assigned to the Cook, Bos'un or Chief Engineer. The remainder in each watch take five watches of five hours each, and two dog-watches of two hours. Ten left in the watch are split into two, half on stand-iby to point any sails or do any other job that might be needed. The other five are on the bridge—at the helm, on look-out, messen- ger, etc. Discipline on board is not strict; there are few set rules and most things are up to the boys' common sense. The one rule that must always be kept is that a safety harness must be worn at all times. This makes for a much happier atmosphere. Seasickness is one of the troubles on board. The majority of boys do feel seasick, even though they try to hide it. It must spoil the fun for many to start with, but as the cruise goes on they get used to the pitching of the ship, and there are very few actually seen leaning over the rail. In spite of the hard work and much loss of sleep it was one of the best holidays I have ever had, and it was worth every penny of the £37 my parents paid for me to go on it. Bruce Williamson (VI Remove).

FOUND VERSE It's not really so new, this "finding" of poetry in the most pedestrian of sources—telephone directories, civic by-laws, the Sanitary Engineers' Handbook, and so on. The Editor has cherished for many years the following cutting from the "Church News" in The Times (unfortunately undated):

Diocese of Salisbury The Rev. E. D. Ginever, Rector of Maiden Newton with Frome Vauchurch and Compton Abbas West with Wynford Eagle and Toller Fratrum, To be Vicar of Heytesbury with Tytherington and Knook. The Rev. S. B. Freeman, Rector of Landford with Plaitford, To be Rector of Long Bredy, With Little Bredy and Compton Valence.

WHY NOT? Mr. Christopher Chataway, Conservative leader of the I.L.E.A. Education Committee, intends to allow seven schemes, involving the amalgamation of gramar (sic) schools with two or three O'iher schools to go ahead. [The Times] 17 SCHOOL HOUSE

Housemaster Mr. Merriman Tutors Mr. Giles Mr. Haworth Matrons Mrs. Fenton Miss Anderson The reduction in numbers has made living conditions much more comfortable this year. Once again it has proved impossible to build more cubicles this summer, to bring us up to the number in the other Houses; we must continue to hope. The House ran fairly smoothly again this year, though there were differences of opinion on occasion between the Sixth Form and Staff on questions of punishment. After rather disappointing G.C.E. results and number of University entrants last year we hope to see an improvement this August. There have been far more (and lower) conditional offers received this year, so hopes are high. A great deal of work has been put into the examinations, especially by the Fifth Formers, but they must not ease up next year as tends to be the custom. It was encouraging to see no less than six form prize winners out of a dozen. Why no Fourth Former? After five years of service to House and School, Mr. Giles is leaving us; he is getting married and taking up a post at Taunton School. We wish them all happiness and success in the future. During the course of the year Mr. Merriman has again given several dinner parties for prefects and staff. We are indebted to him for these, as they both enable us to meet some of the staff on a more personal basis and also help in the development of more civilised eating habits. The long-awaited photographic darkroom has at last materialised, and its admirable equipment has had a great deal of use during the year. It is much appreciated outside the House as well as within it. Finally I would like to thank the Matrons for their great patience and cheerfulness at all times. Richard Walker, House and School Captain.

SUTTON HOUSE 1966-67 The House has, as usual, run smoothly and harmoniously throughout the year under the most efficient control of Mr. Bacon, Mr. Seelig and for the Christmas term also Mr. Partis. We were all very sorry to see Mr. Partis leave at the end of the Christmas term, but his services were required elsewhere in the school. Now that we have learnt that Mr. Partis is travelling North to a higher post at Wellingborough School, I am sure the House will join me in wishing him well. During the year we have been entertained at week-ends by Mr. Bacon (who is incidentally an excellent cook), who has given us most enjoyable meals. Mr. Seelig has also been enter- taining us at week-ends and sometimes with rather exotic dishes. However, all his experiments have turned out perfectly and were thoroughly enjoyed. Their services have been greatly appreciated during this session and we thank them both for their kindness and helpfulness throughout the year. Mrs. Harlow and Miss Wood, our matron and assistant, have been adept in dealing with our ailments, requests and giving motherly advice. I know the House will join me in thanking them for their interest during the past three terms. I would now just like to thank the whole of the House for being so well-behaved and helpful through the year: For the excellent services of our House prefects, namely, C. Ardalan, J. F. Cole, P. M. Emery, R. R. Holmes, G. G. Perkin, N. M. Salisbury, A. B. Webb, A. B. R. Young, M. F. Sullivan, W. G. Kirkwood, A. W. Smith, and for the Christmas term M. F. 18 Hemmings; and for the V, IV and III forms for their general clearing up around the House (often as an alternative for written labour). As leavers, we have regrets at leaving, but look forward to the prospect of our future careers, and wish well to those coming to, and remaining at, "the Hut." Finally, I would just like to say that if the House runs as happily and smoothly next year as it did this year, I am sure that no unnecessary worry will be brought to Mr. Bacon. J. C. Morgan, House Captain.

HAZELVEARE HOUSE 1966-67 During this year the boys in Hazelveare have had to face the problem of yet another settling-in year; the settling-in of a House master and matron new to the ways and traditions of this school. The process has not been entirely painless! The whole House took a great pride in the play, and I would especially like to congratulate W. Chorlton and S. G. Thomas on their excellent performances in the leading parts. Several maintenance defects have arisen during the year which have added to our problems. These, however, are due for attention during the summer holidays. The assistant masters, Mr. Booth and Mr. Harris, have been untiring in their efforts to make the House run smoothly, and I would also like to thank the other prefects for their valuable co-operation. We all wish Mr. Booth and Miss Macleod every happiness in their married life. Miss Macleod's tender ministrations will be sadly missed by the sick of this House. I shall continue to take a personal interest in the future of the House, and trust that any new entrants are inveterate animal lovers! N. J. Bullock, House Captain.

SUMMERFIELD HOUSE We have just completed our first full academic year in the House. At the beginning of it we welcomed Mr. P. Hildesley, who took over Mr. Davis' position as a house tutor. In the summer term we welcomed Mrs. Pollard as assistant matron, replacing Miss Harrison, after a brief period during which Miss Emery1 kindly helped out. We would like to thank Mrs. Hallows and her cleaning staff for being so tolerant towards us and keeping the House clean and tidy throughout the year. Our thanks also to Mrs. Webb for all her sartorial repairs, and finally to all the members of the House who have done a good job in clearing up and preparing the front lawn. Our congratulations go to Mr. Tindall on the announcement of his engagement. At the end of this year's summer term the prefects held an extremely successful social with members of Clare Park School. We hope that the future Vlth forms will maintain the high standard of leadership and discipline that the retiring Vlth form have established. Once again our House was outstanding in sport, and supplied a large proportion of members to every one of the school's teams. Of those leaving, B. R. Daffern, the House captain, was awarded a cadetship to the R.N. College, Dartmouth. Of the rest leaving the House, two hope to enter university this autumn, two have attained places at art colleges, two have started a year's practical farming before going to agricultural college, one has started a career as a journalist, and one is training as a deck officer in the Merchant Navy. G. Kirk, Acting House Captain. 19 A DREAM My mind was far away. I was completely alone, and the only sounds were those of Nature. I lay there, very tired, in the scented sweetness of the long grass. The only sensations I was really aware of were that the breeze seemed to be flitting away with my aches, and was soothing me like a cool balm; and that my legs were curiously wet in the dusk. In the heavy air was a familiar smell—that unforgettable, deep, clean smell of the violet African dusk. An ant dropped onto my face from an overhanging grass stalk. I rolled my head to the right, and there, far away, were the pink-tinged mountain peaks, thrusting ever upwards into a vermilion-sunset sky—a sky whose flush of red was slowly swallowing the remains of its earlier brilliant cornflower-blue. I felt an overwhelming peace, the like of which I had never felt before, come over me. I rolled my head to the other side. I knew that just over the brow of the hill was the tiny African village of beehive huts that I loved so well. The women-folk, laden with their masses of copper bangles, and whimpering children bound across their backs, would be stirring the embers of half-dead fires to cook a meal for the final time that day. Some of the younger girls would be laboriously grinding millet between smooth river-bed stones. And the husbands would be lazily sprawled around, either talking amongst themselves or half-heartedly over- looking their women at work. A scruffy dog, nosing around the cooking pots, would be un- ceremoniously kicked away. And that, I knew, would be the scene in the village. My mind wandered back to where, a few miles behind me, lay My Valley. The Valley was the one part of my homeland I loved above all. High on its ridges ran the Kudu and Kongoni, in their half-swinging trot which would, if they were disturbed, flash into a graceful gazelle-like gallop. The kudu used to be seen grazing in the early morning sunlight, always on the alert, ears twitching—full of his own peculiar form of shiny, spiral-horned, heavy-necked, buff-black beauty. His more delicate partner, the kongoni, was often no more than a streak of grey-striped flanks heading into deeper cover. Lower down the Valley the slopes were deeply forested, with a great spreading tangle of undergrowth. Here the Kafir Jboom showered its mass of purple blossoms together with the scarlet-flowered wild geranium. Spiky aloes stood starkly aloof, with their high crowns of purple flowers uppermost. Skywards from the undergrowth shot the giant euphorbia, with its branches weird and leafless, appearing in naked silhouette against a bright, cloudless back- cloth. These were all timeless memories of My Valley, never to be erased. * * * * * I awoke. A terrible, shattering noise had stirred me from the depths of a long, life-giving sleep. A blinding light was bearing down upon me. I prayed. The noise came nearer, more thunderous and overpowering: a penetrating, dry, clacking, whirring roar. I knew then that this must be My Judgement Day. Fear overtook me, and I passed thankfully away into unconsciousness. I remembered —MY LEGS WERE WET. ***** The two American stretcher-bearers climbed down from the helicopter and blundered through yet another endless Vietnamese swamp towards the huddled figure, half-smothered in mud and reeds, which the pilot held in the beam of his spotlight. On the side of the helicopter was painted a white oval disc; in its centre was a large red cross. Underneath were stencilled the words: "U.S.A.F. AIR RESCUE TEAM . BAKER PLATOON." The two-man, battle wearied casualty team reached the body. They blanched. This was one of the worst they'd seen yet. The chest and lower part of the body was a mutilated mass of blood and mud. The identity bracelet around the man's wrist informed them: "Blood Group A. ANDERSON.... SOUTH AFRICAN RIFLE CORPS Roy Edwardson (VIA). 20 C.C.F. NOTES Establishment was maintained with 100 cadets in the Army Section and 60 in the R.A.F. The C.O. attended a course in Malta in August and represented Hampshire at a Contingent Commanders' Conference at Frimley in February. We were sorry to lose the services of Fit. Lt. R. E. Ward on his move to Lancing, but welcomed in his stead Fg. Off. J. W. Airs from Merchiston. As a consequence of this, Fg. Off. D. F. Bullock has taken command of the R.A.F. Section with the rank of Fit. Lt. This officer also attended a gliding course during the year. Mr. F. J. Webb was promoted to Lieutenant and again attended the Combat Engineering Course at Chatham. Cadets attending courses were: J. W. Blyth, Armourer's Course at Bovington; Sgt. A. Dyson, Leadership Course at Frimley; Cpl. P. G. Evelegh, Eastern Command Leadership Course at Stanford—all of whom received satisfactory reports. Cdt. D. B. Lyles was awarded a Profic- iency Gliding Certificate after attending a course at Swanton Morley. Ldg. Cdts. M. J. Bisdee and S. Westgarth-Taylor were unable to complete their gliding course owing to bad weather. The Army Proficiency Examination was passed by 30 cadets, and 5 cadets completed all sections of Engineering Training. In the R.A.F. Section, 12 cadets passed Proficiency and 8 Advanced. There was no Annual Inspection this year, it being the fourth year in the cycle of Inspections. The Army Camp was held at Brecon and was a "Greenfields" camp, differing little from Arduous Training, and therefore the more stimulating. The Arduous Training Camp was at Dartmoor in April and bad weather made it arduous indeed for the officers and cadets attending. The R.A.F. Camp was at Ouston in Northumberland and here activities were curtailed by the outbreak of foot and mouth disease. Nevertheless it was a good camp. In the Hampshire C.C.F. Schools shooting competition we were successful in winning the Centenary Shield from Winchester and also won the Woolgar Cup. In the Ashburton we were lying 13th after the morning shoot, but the torrential rain in the afternoon put us down to 66th. Cdt. I. A. Loch gained a place in the "Cadet Hundred." The Fellowes Cup for .22 shooting was won by Hyde. In the "Country Life" competition we took 51st place. Senior N.C.O.'s for the year were Sgt. A. Dyson and Sgt. M. J. Rasdall. J.Y.O.

THE R.A.M.C. STAFF BAND In February the Staff Band of the Royal Army Medical Corps entertained the School with a Concert in the Gavin Hall. In a varied programme, Captain Hurst demonstrated the dis- tinctive tones of the individual instruments: woodwind, brass and percussion. Mr. Stannard and Mr. Holley, who both teach at the College, played cornet and clarinet solos. Boys from the audience were invited to participate in the percussion item, playing tambourine, cymbals, castanets, triangle and drums. Highlights of the evening included a brilliant xylophone solo, and "Jazz Pizzicato" on the flute. The finale, "A Hunting Scene," delighted the audience with its imitation of bird- song and the sound of the distant horn. Members of the band joined in the huntsmen's chorus, bringing the evening's entertainment to a rousing climax. PJ-H.

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The R.A.F. is also seeking a new gener- get him to arrange for you to meet your ation of officers. Not only the pilots and R.A.F. Schools Liaison Officer for an navigators who will fly the new aircraft, informal chat. but also the Ground Branch officers who Or, if you prefer, write to Group Captain make flying possible: the engineers, M. A. D'Arcy, R.A.F., Adastral House logistics experts, personnel managers, (2SHDI), London, WCi. Please give your ground defence specialists, air traffic and date of birth and say what qualifications fighter controllers and many others. They you have or are studying for (minimum 5 will all have important work to do. G.C.E. 'O' levels including English If you are interested, now is the time to do language and mathematics), and whether something about it. Ask your Careers you are more interested in a flying or Master for some R.A.F. pamphlets—or ground branch career.

22 Photograph by Prof. T. F. Hewer, M.D., F.R.C.P. ART EXHIBITION 1967

Heads Sculpted and Photographed by Richard Hewer

M. Smith J. L. Merriman

Joan MacLeod B ECKET or THE HONOUR OF COD

By Jean Anouilh Translated by Lucienne Hill

December 15th-17th, 1966. A new hall and stage, a new producer, a new play. Whatever else, this could not fail to be an interesting production. It was also enjoyable, to the audience and also no doubt to the players, refreshed by their release from Shakespearean bondage. Anouilh's play is full of interest, colour and wit, but far removed from historical accuracy. Becket was no Saxon and was never a great scholar, nor a great libertine. Henry of Anjou was well-educated, an accomplished linguist, and became notable as a skilful diplomat and lawgiver. But we must here accept Anouilh's version of the two men. This production followed Anouilh, but was not entirely faithful to him. The excision of the entire scene with Gwendolen, and of other episodes illustrating the supposed adventures of Henry and Becket with women, was no doubt inevitable but clearly deprived the play of an important element. Less under- standable was the ignoring of the stage directions for Becket's dress after his appointment as Primate: instead of a coarse monk's robe, "an ordinary homespun habit," Becket was made to wear, in all but the final scene, a chasuble, a vestment used only in celebration of the Mass, wholly inappropriate and too luxurious, while in the convent at Pontigny Becket was still wearing his Parisian-style shoes. In any event, with the textual cuts, it would have been difficult to show adequately a contrast between the two Beckets, and so this matter of dress became important. The sameness of Becket throughout the performance was its main weakness. Perhaps, too, not enough distinction was drawn between the ages of the "little Saxon" and the King, whom Becket describes as "appreciably younger," in fact fifteen years younger. There were, however, many strengths in this production. The open stage was used with great success, so that the shape and size of the acting area and the absence of a proscenium appeared as advantages and as features familiar to the cast instead of quite new to them. Groupings were generally well managed, except in the Council Chamber scene and, less notice- ably, in the dining scene. The use of the auditorium for the triumphal procession to the cathedral was a happy touch. The breakfast of the Barons was well handled to give, by its silences and casual conversation, a rare naturalness. The pace of the production was brisk and smooth and there were no obvious mistakes or prompts. The lighting was well-directed, within the limitations of the hall, and scene-changing was carried out with speed and sureness. It was a pity, however, that there could not have been more identity between Becket's murder and the flogging of the King immediately after, to make the point Anouilh intended. Finally, it was good to see the brisk way in which the cast assembled for the curtain call, which is too often an applause marathon. Dominating the performances of the cast was that of W. L. Chorlton, as King Henry. His presence on stage always gave interest and colour to the action, while appearing also to inspire those with him to play well. He conveyed the changes of mood required in the character, showing authority and dependence, anger and sadness. Altogether a consistently good performance. By comparison, the other principal character, Becket, was only two-dimensional. S. G. Thomas spoke clearly but without sufficient variety of expression. He showed one side of Anouilh's Becket, his intellectual superiority, but it was difficult to envisage him as Henry's companion in pleasure, difficult also to appreciate the purport of the soliloquy at Pontigny, while the final "Poor Henry" was expressionless. The character is, however, far from easy to play with conviction, over the fifteen years and the changes of circumstances that separate the Chancellor of 37 from the martyr of 52. Several of the other parts were played very well. D. J. Morris, as Gilbert Folliot, Bishop of London, achieved a convincing portrayal of a scheming prelate, capable of influencing the King and of leading the opposition to Becket; in particular, he looked and acted the right age. 24 He was, however, the only one of the clerical opposition to give an adequate impression of the power of the Church; in particular it was very hard to imagine Becket's predecessor at Canterbury as a man of importance or as "an old man, who is very close to death." L. C. Dearling gave a good performance as King Louis of France, conveying well the stature of a king and the deviousness tempered with good feelings that the part demands; this he managed despite having to sustain a foreign accent, conventional rather than historical. The Pope and Cardinal Zambelli are given an Italian accent by Anouilh, and the comedy of their scene together is assisted by it. This scene of wit and double-dealing was excellently played by M. J. Rasdall and P. M. Allen, who combined well together to make it a memorable vignette. In complete contrast, the four Barons are written as mulish characters, men of action rather than thought or words—"A Baron who asks himself questions is a sick Baron." A. J. White, K. W. A. Nicholas, T. E. Jones and A. Cruickshank gave competent performances and in their main scene, where they were discussing Becket, established something of the shades of difference in their characters, although they were perhaps a little too intelligent. As the Little Monk, N. Coppin showed youth and naivety but hardly enough vengefulness for a would-be assassin. Some of his actions could have been more carefully rehearsed, as when he said of the silver cross, in the murder scene, "Lord, it's heavy!" but did not act accordingly. The two Queens' parts are hardly more than background to King Henry; neither the Young Queen (R. A. Szymanski) nor the Queen Mother (W. J. Smith) had much chance to establish herself as a political counter of substance or as a credible woman, although the roles could have been given more colour, and both players should at least have been schooled to move as Queens. This production of "Becket" is worth examining in some detail because of the high standard of the whole. Mr. and Mrs. Airs are to be congratulated on the success of the first dramatic presentation in the Gavin Hall. It provides a very good augury for the future. Hugh Podger.

The Old Sternians' Award for the best acting was made to Windsor Chorlton.

The Archbishop and his "Little Saxon." MUSIC When a new master arrives at a school and takes over a department from somebody who has been running it for several years it is easy to make sweeping changes and hope they are for the better, as if change in itself was a sign of progress. ±>ut tirst 1 would like to make a general point about Music in a school: no one can hope to see instantaneous results. Steady work must be done by as many people as possible, which will in the end result in something worthwhile. The few changes I made when I arrived were all connected with class music. Throughout this year "Music' on the time-table has been voluntary for the Vth and Vlth Forms. I do not believe in forcing senior boys to attend Music periods when they have no interest in the subject. Lower down the school junior boys have been learning to play the recorder. This is more valuable than the conventional approach to School Music, which consists very largely of singing and the occasional bit of musical appreciation, and it is in fact the approach that most go-ahead State and Public Schools are adopting. The number of boys who are having private lessons on musical instruments is gradually increasing. The piano is the most popular at the moment, though I should like to see more boys learning orchestral instruments. I am hoping that soon we may he able to lay the foundations tor a military band. I should like to stress that it is possible to find teachers for most instruments, and so practically all tastes can be catered for. The Choir performed remarkably well at the Carol Services, and I should like to congratulate all who took part, both Staff and boys. We went over to the Lord Mayor Treloar Hospital in Alton to sing some carols to the patients; under, at times, incredibly difficult and sometimes amusing circumstances, we managed to entertain them successfully. The Concert at the end of the Spring Term was interesting and valuable, as indeed was the House Music Competition (both reported elsewhere). Unfortunately the year, as far as the Choir is concerned, has been marred by a certain Middle and Junior School element who think it clever to tease boys who give up time and (enefgy to do things for the school. As a result Junior boys are reluctant to take part in voluntary organisations such as the Choir. This attitude must be firmly stamped out, and I am hopeful that next year will see many more people taking part in and benefiting from the Making of Music. PJ-H. THE HOUSE MUSIC COMPETITION The Gavin Hall was full for the inter-House Music Competition (an innovation this year) which was notable for the great variety of the music. In our time the word MUSIC has become a vast canopy which covers every type of sound. This is a good thing as it makes for vitality and spontaneity. It allowed Malcolm Ruddock of Summerfield (after he had floored and reinstated the microphone) to give a delightful piece of extempore mouth organ playing. P. Mockford, too, of the same House, gave a massive drum solo with sound that was almost physical in its volume. It is, I think, the personal style, instantly recognisable rhythm and tune of the Pop song that gives it its quality. Hazelveare had its own competent Group, but neither singer (Martin) nor lead guitarist (Thomas) emerged and we had to content ourselves with a medley of sound of songs made famous by a group called "The Cream." But in Music there will always be room for technique and for the performer to interpret a composer. Sutton House produced Smith on his flute, playing "Stranger on the Shore." C. Ardalan interpreted some dance tunes, notably one by Strauss, on the piano. Of course the judges were right to award marks for the actual numbers of performers each House entered. Who would have thought that the whole of Junior House would make some contribution? They played their recorders and then, as a mass choir, accompanied by Mr. Hildesley on the piano, sang some folk songs. Always in Music I hope the accolade will go to real flair and technical ability. So it was this evening. Lidbetter on his accordion demonstrated that he could earn his living on it, if need be, and Dearling demonstrated his natural abilities as a pianist. Together, and with the help of Roberts on the drums, thev brought home a well-deserved First Prize for School House. J.B. THE SCHOOL CONCERT —APRIL 1st, 1967 Mr. Hildesley announced that the concert was not a formal occasion, but was intended to reflect the music of the school, and, maybe, give a foretaste of things to come. It was from the start evident that he had succeeded in creating some enthusiasm, especially among the younger boys, and, if they continue to perform, prospects for the future are bright. But still musicians seem to be looked down on by most boys in the school, and many are therefore reluctant to learn an instrument or to sing in the choir. This unfortunate situation will probably be remedied as more boys actually participate in music-making. It was noticeable that the form unit (II B in Three French Songs) produced more volume than the trebles of the choir, even if it was difficult to "entendre les mots." Also the outstanding choir items were those in which broken or unbroken voices sang separately: the basses in Mozart's "We know no thought of vengeance," the trebles in "Linden Lea" by Vaughan Williams. The choir as a whole did not appear to be enjoying its singing; there was no enthusiastic attack, not even in the negro spirituals; a very pleasing sound was, however, produced in the Spanish ballad "Juanita." The only solo singer was Mockford, who accompanied himself on the guitar in three songs in the styles of Malvina Reynolds, Bob Dylan and Joan Baez. His approach was certainly informal—I think much too casual—and I feel certain that he would hold the audience's attention without the device of singing so softly that it is a slight strain to listen. Nevertheless, this group of folk songs was one of the most successful items on the programme. Instrumental music has been neglected in the school for some time, and I was glad to see that a change has been made here. All the first and second form boys are learning the recorder, and a selection of them played four tunes. They were clearly nervous, but the audience appreciated their brave efforts—especially the solo by Peters—and this shyness will be overcome when the recorder is an established feature of school music. Another group of junior boys played "A Junior House Cacophony" which proved to be quite a polished performance. The tune was a hackneyed one, but it was played faultlessly by Avis and Battensby, the bells and gong keeping perfect time. There is obviously musical ability here waiting to be channelled. The only solos on an orchestral instrument were provided by Smith and his clarinet. He is a competent musician, and the Haydn "Romance" was played with a clear tone and a masterful change of register. The two outstanding instrumental items were the accordion solos by Lidbetter and Dearling's jazz piano (with Mockford on drums). Lidbetter has practised hard; his two pieces were well chosen, well introduced, and performed with a professional regard to variations of tone and volume. Dearling included one of his own compositions, and greatly impressed the audience with his technical skill and musical feeling. I hope his performance serves as an inspiration to those considering learning to play the piano. The remaining item comprised two Minuets by Handel and a Sarabande by de Chambonnieres played by the orchestra. These pieces were inadequately rehearsed, but the woodwind and brass sections (Smith and Weston; Ma and Lyles) produced striking sounds, and O'Brien managed to hold his own. He was the only boy playing a string instrument, and without a body of strings a conventional orchestra is an impossibility. Yet this is a start in ensemble playing and developments in this direction are eagerly awaited. The concert was certainly an enjoyable occasion; if the boys learn that making music is a natural and worth-while activity, and if they capture some of Mr. Hildesley's enthusiasm, we can look forward to many more enjoyable concerts of an increasingly high standard. S.G.P.

MODERN ENTERPRISE A lad with a keen head for business was responsible for the following advert, on the J.H. notice board: Buck Rabbit at Stud ROBBY! Stud fee — one gobstopper. 27 BYNG On March 9th and llth two performances were given in the Gavin Hall of an "Historic Tragedy" written and produced by Mr. S. G. Partis on the theme of Admiral Byng. The story is indeed a dramatic one; Byng, in an age when it was taken by all Englishmen as a law of Nature that when an English admiral met a French one he at once attacked and defeated him, found himself faced with contradictory instructions and in an impossible position and with- drew in face of the enemy. For this he was made a scapegoat by Newcastle's corrupt and inefficient government, court-martialled and shot on his own quarterdeck, providing Voltaire with the opportunity for an immortal "mot" and the annals of the Royal Navy with an episode of abiding shame. To turn this piece of history into a play, however, is not easy. The details of 18th century sea battles, upon which the story turns, are almost incomprehensible to modern audiences and the 18th century atmosphere of political corruption and intrigue in which even high ranking officers were forced to live is difficult to convey. Mr. Partis tackled the problem by presenting scenes from the British and French sides alternately upon a single set, very effectively designed to represent an 18th century man of war, and using the court-martial of Byng to tie the play together. The cast of middle school boys, most of whom were appearing on a stage for the first time, acquitted themselves well; W. J. Smith played Byng with dignity especially in the final execution scene and D. N. White as the Marquis de Galissoniere gave us what must surely have been every honest eighteenth century Englishman's idea of a French admiral. The two midshipmen were well portrayed by C. P. S. Turner and C. James, and W. E. Bucknell brought a swashbuckling gusto to the part of Climb the soldier. As in any school production, the success of the play depended on the work of a large team both on and behind the stage; but this was true of "Byng" to an unusual degree, for not only was the play produced by its author but also the costumes and set were made entirely within the school—with the exception of an impressive ship's wheel kindly loaned by the Lord Mayor Treloar College—at a total cost of little over £5. Mr. Partis, who leaves us this year for a post at Wellingborough, is indeed to be congratulated on his achievement. W.L.F.

Members of the Court Martial.

The British Officers. Midshipmen and Friend.

Photos by William Bucknell

The Two Admirals.

29 A career as a CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT offers: OPPORTUNITY: On qualification you can expect a starting salary of between £1,400 and £1,500 a year in the London area (commencing salaries will normally be less in the provinces). Opportunities are open to you in practice, in industry and commerce, education or a variety of other walks of life. It takes three, four or five years to qualify as a chartered accountant, depending on the level of education you have reached. This, your age and the district in which you work will govern your salary during training. VARIETY: Accountancy is not a dull or monotonous profession. Many problems, each requiring a different solution, occur every day and it is often necessary for the chartered accountant and his articled clerks to travel extensively, sometimes abroad. SECURITY : Chartered accountants are always in demand. They can be sure of employment and opportunities for advancement whatever the political situation or the state of the business economy. The booklets "Why not become a Chartered Accountant?" and "See a Chartered Accountant" issued by The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, tell you (and your father) more. Why not send for copies? j*mmmmm*fmmtm***mi,,mmmmmmammmmm*mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmt*mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, To the Secretary, The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, City House, 56166 Goswell Road, London E.C.I Please send me copies of "Why not become a Chartered Accountant?" and "See a Chartered Accountant"

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30 THE GRAND TOUR The annual College excursion overseas this year was to Italy once more. First Rome, where we arrived after a gruelling 24-hour train trip. We were fortunate to be met there by the guide whom we had known in Venice last year. The pension was somewhat of a "let-down," but comfort was sacrificed for a position close in the heart of Rome. The income of the small trattoria opposite must have practically doubled during our six-day stay. Splitting headaches were mysteriously experienced most mornings by various members of the party who shall remain anonymous. Halfway through our time in Rome a group of (Volga) Bulgarians moved into the pension, and from then on it was a case of undeclared war—Communism v. Capitalism. In the true Communist manner morning baths (when water was available) were duly occupied and held by relay teams of Bulgars—one comrade in the bath and another standing watch outside with timely despatched replacements. In a typically capitalist manner protests were proffered, but no action taken. Regularly each morning a Senior Comrade would check the members of his party, presumably in case of defection. Finally they all defected and we were left in peace again. The sights of Rome occupied a good deal of the time, particularly some striking statues in the Piazza Navona, which is noted for the most expensive ice-creams in Italy. By some oversight, however, due entirely to language intricacies and financial difficulties, several ice- creams were procured without payment. Mr. Partis nearly gave a bus driver a coronary when he flashed his cine-camera pistol grip—which, when in its holster, resembles a small Mafia pistol. In spite of these misunderstandings the tourists' pilgrimages were duly made to the Coliseum, Forum, and the Catacombs. A tour was made round Rome by night—the only spectacular sight being when Dutfield had a brush with some Palace Guards ("I was only taking a picture"). Meanwhile Mr. Seelig was sampling the local sparkling wines; when he vigorously shook one bottle and removed trie cork the projectile performed a phenomenal track through space and seriously endangered Mr. Irvine's expectation of a long life. Some younger (and older) members of the party bought cap-guns, to the sheer delight of the Locals, who never got a moment's sleep afterwards. And of course Rome wouldn t be complete without a trip to St. Peter's, but it's a debatable point about the lengthy trip to the top of the dome. Florence was far smaller, and perhaps more enjoyable. There are still a few signs of the flood left—oil marks on some buildings—but all the shops are only too ready to take one's money. Mr. Seelig met a woman in a side street who reminded him of his old carousing days with her. "Hoh, she's lying"— unfortunately, so it proved. Roberts tried to emulate Casa- nova with varied success, and Gillot proved that it's possible to live on a shilling a day. An excursion was made to the Leaning Tower of Pisa (apparently the population turn out for prayer on a windy day) and later to the seaside resort of Viareggio, where the water is recently melted ice. On the train tri pback through Switzerland, Salisbury invited some girls into his compartment; they in turn invited their boy-friends, who in turn ejected Salisbury—so much for the E.E.C.! The railway gods decided that everyone should change carriages at one o'clock in the morning. Mr. Seelig, when roused from his slumbers and informed that the carriages would have to be changed, enquired wittily: "Hoh, into what?'' The trip all too quickly came to an end, and Mr. James walked off the boat complete with Panama hat and enough tobacco to fumigate even Liverpool! The party dispersed at Victoria penniless, but it was well worth it: all due thanks to Mr. Seelig and Mr. Partis for their efficient organisation. W. R. Winning (VIB).

Compensations of a Courier THE WEST WIND (With deeper apologies than I can express to John Masefield) It's a warm wind, the west wind, full of birds' cries; I never smell the west wind but tears are in my eyes. For it comes from the west lands, the big oil slick, And oil is in the west wind, and I feel sick. It's a fine land, the west land, at least it used to be; The children used to go there and paddle in the sea. There was clean yellow sand there where men might lie at rest, And seagulls used to fly there, squawking from the nest. "Will you not come home, brother? Ye have been long away, We've had some alterations since last you came to stay; The troops are on the beach, brother, spraying with might and main — Will you not come home, brother, home to us again? "The sand is black now, brother, where the dunlin run, The cormorants and guillemots, their fishing days are done. From Padstow round to Fowey their bodies drift ashore; From Falmouth to Tintagel they'll dive and plunge no more. "Choppers hover in the west, brother, above the black sump, So will you not come home, brother, and bring your stirrup pump? And a packet of detergent, the large economy size," Says the stinking wind, the west wind, full of birds' cries. It's the black road westwards is the road that I must tread To the black sand, the black rocks, the sea befouled and dead, To the vile mess, the broken hearts, and the oily pong, In the west land, the waste land, the land where we belong. W.L.F.

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Broad Street Reading toelosReading a branch of the John Lewis Partnership WIND OF CHANGE? Suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a mighty rushing wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost .... Not everybody received with unmixed enthusiasm the news that, Holy Week falling this year in term time, we were to have a mission in the school, conducted by a fully- professed monk. No doubt visions were conjured up of interminable extra services- boring sermons, perhaps even of compulsory scourgings, fastings and the rack, There are always some who remain deaf, blind and dumb to any appeal. But for many the ministrations of Father Humphrey Whistler, C.R., proved a revelation. For a few, the new experience and grace given to them will have played a decisive part in the moulding of their lives. It was clear from the start that Fr. Whistler, in his quiet, unassuming way, knew exactly what he wanted, and how to aim at getting it. He had that indisputable Authority that even the most sceptical recognises has the right to speak of what it knows. This authority has nothing to do with that of the cen- turion who could order one to go, and another to come, confident of being obeyed. It is the strength born of inner conviction, based on thought and study, and nourished by prayer and self-surrender. Thus it was that more and more boys came to the voluntary services as the week wore on (an extended form of the usual morning prayers was the only compulsory service, apart from one on Good Friday afternoon). Some of us became slightly dizzy at the assault of the Hammond electric organ belting out a pop hymn, but it was all a necessary part of the "waking up" process: Christ is the Lord of the smallest atom, Christ is the Lord of outer space .... of the furthest star, of the coffee bar, of the length of the Berlin Wall .... The small classroom converted into a Chapel at the back of the Hall was well filled both for the daily Communion services and all through Maundy Thursday night for the Watch before the Blessed Sacrament. There was a large congregation in the Hall itself for the Sung Eucharist that preceded it (with the Altar placed centrally in the well) and again on Easter Sunday morning, when there were 103 communicants—a silver sports cup was used as a chalice. One of the most meaningful services was the lighting of the Paschal Candle, in the packed village church, during which Alan Peters and David Dixon-Didier were baptised. It was extraordinary how quickly Fr. Whistler established himself as an accepted member of the community. Apart from the numbers at services, the queue of callers at the room Fr. Whistler established as his H.Q. in School House testified to the value of his works among us. Our thanks are due, not only to Fr. Whistler, but to our own Chaplain for his foresight in arranging the Mission, and his meticulous provision of everything necessary for it. Also to Richard Hewer for his magnificent altar cross, and Alan Peters for the striking Stations of the Cross; to the many boys who served at the altar; to the ladies who provided the gorgeous flower arrangements which helped transform the Hall and "Chapel". In only one respect were we discourteous, unprepared, and lacking in response. There is no getting away from the fact that the music fell far short of what was—and is—demanded at any service that is to have life in it. The muted singing marred what was otherwise a memorable and invaluable experience. J.L.M. 33 The Washing of Feet on Maundy Thursday.

The Offertory, Maundy Thursday Sung Eucharist. Father Whistler relaxes.

"The Sanctuary," Easter Sunday. WANTED One of the results of Fr. Whistler's Mission here has been the establishing of a Chapel-of- Ease in the College itself. It is in fact an "upper room"—the classroom between Mr. Bacon's and Mr, Myers's apartments—very kindly vacated by Mr. Hallows when it was put to him that these seemed to be the most suitable premises tor conversion. It has been strikingly decorated by the College painters in white, with the beams and central heating pipes in black. So far it has only the barest essentials in the way of equipment. We should be most grateful for gifts of: CUKTAINS (or materials) suitable for background to altar (and possibly for sides) or as frontals. The altar measures 6ft. x 2ft. 6in. x 3lt. Also for 4 windows (36in. x 36in.) and 2 windows (54in. x 48in. — or 76in. to floor). ALTAR FURNISHINGS such as "fair linen cloths," with base and cover for same of any coarser material; and vases (preferably silver or pewter); squares of linen (1 lace) about 15in. CREDENCE TABLE, with cloth; wafer box; small bowl. TWO PRAYER DESKS and CHAIRS for Sanctuary. CARPETS—especially for Sanctuary, and centre aisle (about 7 yards), preferably red. KNEELERS—any sort (12in. x 6in. x 6in.—home-made?), covered in red. The ideal combination is perhaps individual, simple rush-bottomed chairs with their own prayer-desks. Money to buy these, in lieu of actual materials, would be greatly appreciated. All contributions to the Vicar, or direct to School House, L.W.C. We should like to thank particularly the Old Sternians for a most handsome donation; Mr. Fryer for his offer of a chalice and paten; Mrs. Fryer for a large cheque; the Chairman for an altar book and Mrs. Prideaux for a cushion rest. Mr. Seelig has given a pair of cruets, and we have had a generous cheque from a very old friend of the College who wishes to remain anonymous. Miss Emery made and gave us a number of linen corporals. J.L.M.

ODE TO ORANGES I tip-toed quieter than a mouse That scuttles all around the house When all at once I saw my goal — Golden oranges in a bowl. Beside the jug, upon the shelf All for me — all to myself.

The light beside them danced — but they Shone brighter than the light of day. An addict could not but be glad, Without them, I would just go mad. I ate—and ate—and only thought Of all the joys to me they brought.

And now, when on my couch I lie I feel I am about to die. How many oranges have I had? How many? O-o-o-o-h! I do feel bad. And now with pain my stomach fills, I'd better go and get some pills! Written by N. Coppin (IV Science) and R. Marchant (IV Arts).

36 THE "UPPER ROOM" CHAPEL Drawn by Alan Peters. THE WEASEL* A brief tribute to one of Britain's tiniest, most ferocious and yet least-seen animal-hunters O polecat-sired hunter, stealthy bracken-

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38 THE YOUNG FARMERS CLUB President: Sir William Gavin, Kt., C.B.E., M.A. Vice-Presidcnts: J. P. Seelig, B.Sc., O. Tweedie-Stodart, Dip. Agric., J. M. Wolstenholme, M.A. Chairman: R. M. Tindall, B.A., Dip. Agric. Vice-Chairman: M. J. Myers, M.A., Dip. Agric. Secretary: C. Goodger. Treasurers: D. Dixon-Didier, J. G. Marshall. Storekeepers: P. M. Dronsfield, J. Dance. After a somewhat disastrous start to the Autumn Term, when ''virus pneumonia ' caused the loss of all but one of our calves, the Club has pulled together and had a successful year. The surviving calf is now a well-grown animal and should provide some good steaks. With a relatively buoyant market, pigs have proved a successful and profitable enterprise. A new system of payments geared to market prices has enabled some pig-keepers to reap handsome dividends. 'Ihe old "payments system ' which tied dividends to the length of the feeding period gave members little interest in marketing and encouraged the keeping of animals for as long a period as possible. Chickens have been the outstanding success of the year. N. Combes and his little band of assistants kept losses at a very low level and through judicious feeding produced some excellent birds. The fattened capons found a ready market with members of staff. The Club owes a great debt to J. G. Marshall and Combes, who spent much of their free time preparing birds for the "home market." In November, Mr. Kynoch, a local veterinary surgeon, visited us to show a film and enlighten the Club on the subject of "Mastitis.' The Y.F.C. County Organiser, Mrs. M. Willetts, called during the Spring Term to talk about the scope of the foung Farmers' Movement. Members showed themselves keenly interested in both topics by the astonishingly wide range of questions put to both speakers. No-one who did not want to compete attended the County Rally at Alton in May. This resulted in a very small entry, but the policy was vindicated by the fact that the Club obtained better results than from a much larger entry in 1966. A. Willson and N. Combes came first in the Scarecrow Making Competition; J. Hammond and J. Marshall second in Gun Handling; D. Kirsopp and R. Huntingford second in Rabbit Handling and Knowledge; and P. Maddern second in the Study Competition. The "Olver" Cup for services to the Club is awarded to J. G. Marshall. This summer we are losing Mr. Myers after many years of devoted service to the Club. Few will forget his Y.F.C. trips at home and abroad. The Club will be poorer and less colourful with his departure. We wish him every success in his new position. R.M.T.

ARCHAEOLOGY On various Sundays throughout the Summer Term, Mr. Nott has taken small parties ot volunteers to Badshot Lea, near Farnham, to assist the Farnham Field Research Society in its excavation of a moated site, which comprises two ancient buildings at different levels. The older of the two dates from the thirteenth century, above which are the remains of the other, built during the Tudor period, in the sixteenth century. Excavation began last March, when an oven, about seven hundred years old, was dis- covered, and on further inspection a tiled Tudor floor was revealed. Two flues have been uncovered, one of which yielded some thirteenth century Surrey ware from Cheam. Tudor water drains, which lead to the moat, and beaten-chalk floors have been unearthed. Besides the weather there is only one forthcoming hindrance to excavation, that being that in the autumn of this year the whole area is to be bulldozed over and turned into a building site. S. J. C. Heaton (V Arts).

39 SCHOOL! With angry thoughts But I am told Grade nine And noisy snorts By all the old, All the time I often think of That it is It makes me [>ale Boarding Schools, Good and so, I never pass, I wonder why Here I sit It's some kind of farce I have to sigh, Doing English Lit. So on I go And abide by Revising all I know. To another fail. All these rules. D. J. Rusbridger R. M. Purchase (IV Form).

COTSWOLD WALLS A new Geology Check to the wind, A new Theology Check to the lambs; in armspan lengths Rule and division, Apportioning me hills Line and level, .from the .Northern edges iiammer and stone. lo the lawns of Thames. Joints like mortices; rtun orr tor rain, Chink and scrape of stone Soak-away for sunshine. While the grasshoppers tick away the sun; Worn hands lifting, No more hands. Hating, settling; In a thousand churchyards Old eyes surveying, From Oxford to Gloucester Selecting, judging, They linger their last stones. Armspan uy armspan, Geology, Theology Works and days, Crumble, shatter. Landscape from quarryhole, Perched on the walls, Creation from darkness. Inches above the corn, The stonechat clinks; Along the walls, Blue as Mary's mantle, The cranesbill pecks the wind, Like a mason s hammer Without a sound. W.L.F. SCOUTS Camping, the heart and main purpose of Scouting, has been affected this year by the poor weather at the beginning of the summer term. Despite this, a few pairs with hike tents and stoves have fended for themselves most week-ends, including first-class journeys from Gordon Edwards, Malcolm Fitzsimmons and John Mills. The "New Look," not only in dress but also in training, is with us in October, and the hike tent, rucsac and pressure stove figure prominently in this. So too do personal initiative and leadership from the boys themselves. They must look more widely, tackle new ideas. In Orienteering and Shooting they have tried to do this. In our Orienteering competition, Edward Morris and Jeremy Jones ran away with it, failing to find only one check-point in two hours of running, map-reading and taking bearings. Shooting has been extremely popular and, thanks to Mr. Webb's unending patience and understanding, we were able to enter a team for the Duke of Connaught Challenge Shield, a Commonwealth competition. The highlights of the year have been the Open Day exhibition and the visit of the D.C., Mr. Neville. On both of these occasions, cooking (and eating!) has been the main theme. And here I must thank Mrs. Michelle and her staff for the wonderful help and co-operation we have had from them. Finally, we say goodbye to Mr. Partis, who has in his three years here brought to light a great deal of his Scouting knowledge, for which we all say a big "Thank you!" P.D. 40 Mr. and Mrs. John Booth after their wedding on July 14th, 1967.

41 DARTMOOR EXPEDITION, JULY 1967 (THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD SCHEME)

After a rather eventful journey down to Dartmoor (a shattered windscreen near Amesbury) we arrived at The Furzey Park Goose Farm, near Chagford. The party consisted of seven boys, with three masters as assessors. That evening's meal consisted of "compo"—highly nutritious Army rations—as many fathers may know. With this new energy, one of our group had the desire to chase and ride "Sidney," the horse who shared our field and also ate our sugar lumps. While he was engrossed in chasing "Sidney" the rest of the group were trying to trace some female voices which had floated up from the valley below; to no avail for both parties. The following morning we rose early to begin our thirty-mile hike by seven-thirty. After saying a last farewell to the geese, we proceeded to climb the hill up on to the moors. Only three miles had passed when one of our group was down with blisters on Hameldown Tor, so he continued across the moors minus the aggravating boots. We encountered warm clear weather which made the hike rather uncomfortable, with our heavy packs, which made everyone perspire profusely. But the panoramic views made up for this. The sheep that occupied the moors bleated at us, probably wondering why these strangely-dressed humans were walking across their territory. We arrived at our evening's destination—Holme Park Outward Bound School—by 1600 hours, two hours before our scheduled arrival. We were up again at 0545 on Sunday morning after a well-deserved rest and were packed ready to leave by 0745 hours, when we saw the "Outward bounders" run past for their morning dip in the Dart. That day's hike was fairly short but very tough. We had had to climb from 160 feet on the valley floor to 1,250 feet on the top of the moor, though we nearly killed ourselves doing it, but we quenched our thirst by the abundant supplies of mercifully cool Dartmoor water. The map reader happily guided us through about half a mile's worth of marsh which rippled when being walked upon, because all it consists of is a thick mat of roots. We finally reached the other side of this marsh, after Chris Huffam had nearly disappeared down a concealed trough. Near here we caught sight of two blondes on horseback who proceeded to follow us wherever we went for the next two miles in the vicinity of Hay Tor. Later on we came across a wood which we passed through where we were nearly eaten alive by mosquitoes—which some farmer probably breeds to attack defenceless hikers. 42 We completed the course by 1230. Mr. Giles was jubilant and herded us off in the assessors' cars. After a hectic day we finally arrived back at School House by 2300 hours. We showered hurriedly, strewing our kit all over the dorm' floor, and instantly falling asleep. P. Molyneux, P. Tanner (V Science). Photographs by G. Juckes

NOW IS THE TIME.... to LEARN to DRIVE

The R.A.C. JUNIOR DRIVERS' COURSE IS GIVEN (with the permission of the Headmaster)

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43 ELECTRONICS PROJECT As usual, the work of the project has been divided into three parts. For laboratory use several pieces of equipment have been built, including two multi-range meters, a valve volt- meter, a resistance/capasatance bridge, and a power-pack for sixth form use. A V.H.F. aerial 'has been installed for use in the music rooms and language laboratory and an emergency power supply for the fish tank in the zoology laboratory. The telephone section has nearly finished its original scheme for the block and has continued experiment with an automatic exchange. School House, Sutton, and the Sanatorium are linked with each other and the rest in fine weather! The odd job part of the project has been active on repairs and many other things which by a long stretch of the imagination are vaguely to be called electronics—i.e. from mending electric Kettles to putting up coconut shies. Visits during the year have included one to the Fleet Grid Sub-station. A. C. Gooding, Project Leader.

METEOROLOGICAL PROJECT AND SOCIETY LONG SUTTON AGRO - MET. STATION MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM AIR TEMPERATURES 1929-1967

Estimated Averages over this Period All Temperatures are in Degrees Fahrenheit Max. Min. Max. Min. ]an. 42 32 70 51 jfeb. 45 32 Aug. 71 52 Mar. 50 34 Sept. 65 48 April 56 38 Oct. 56 42 May 63 42 Nov. 50 38 June 68 48 Dec. 45 34

Highest Maximum Record Ave. Record Ave. Tan. 57 19th 1930 52 July 92 28th 1948 81 Feb. 63 29th 1948 53 Aug. 90 16th 1947 81 Mar. 72 29th 1946 61 Sept. 87 14th 1929 73 April 79 17th 1945 68 4th 1949 21st 1949 Oct. 75 3rd 1949 66 May 91 30th 1944 75 Nov. 67 1st 1951 60 June 89 29th 1957 80 Dec. 61 20th 1951 54

Lowest Maximum Record Ave. Record Av;, Jan. 22 13th 1959 31 July 53 23rd 1930 60 12th 1963 Aug. 56 24th 1931 61 Feb. 25 2nd 1954 36 Sept. 52 29th 1957 57 1st 1956 30th 1960 Mar. 29 4th 1965 39 27th 1965 April 35 14th 1966 44 Oct. 40 27th 1948 47 May 44 3rd 1954 51 Nov. 29 22nd 1956 41 June 52 10th 1941 57 Dec. 25 20th 1938 35

Lowest Minimum Record Ave. Record Ave. Jan. 5 21st 1963 20 July 40 18th 1966 43 25th Aug. 41 24th 1940 44 Feb. 9 2nd 1929 21 24th 1943 14th 1956 18th 1946 Mar. 9 10th 1931 23 Sept. 31 19th 1949 39 April 21 3rd 1952 30 Oct. 23 23rd 1951 31 May 25 10th 1941 32 Nov. 16 1st 1955 27 1st 1945 Dec. 10 21st 1931 22 June 31 8th 1957 39 44 Highest Minimum Record Ave. Record Ave. Jan. 51 5th 1951 44 65 16th 1929 60 Feb. 50 15th 1958 43 1st 1961 Mar. 50 29th 1945 45 Aug. 67 19th 1932 60 April 52 16th 1945 47 Sept. 62 3rd 1939 58 May 60 9th 1945 53 12th 1945 June 68 15th 1959 58 3rd 1955 Oct. 65 7th 1965 54 Nov. 59 20th 1959 49 Dec. 52 4th 1953 46 No corrections have been made to the readings for height. This table has been calculated from over twenty-four thousand weather diary entries by: J. M. Hales (IV Arts), W. J. Smith (IV Arts).

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II HI I III SCHOOLS SEVEN /I-SIDES 1966 & 7

1 TC DESKS Mr. IAN HARRIS f M CXRTWR1QHT 2 J HOOLEy COACH 2 D N XINLEy J R QRTBBLE I E C1ODE 4 0 QLX9$ON 4 R UNE 5 P EVELECH f J C MORQXN 6PM ALLEN 6 K N1CHOU9 an **. 7 D MORRIS 7 C R101ER 1st XV RUGBY 1966-67

Record: Played 23, Won 22, Drawn 1, Lost 0. Points: For 582, Against 45. Results: Headmaster's XV 30— 5 Won Reading School 27— 5 Won Leighton Park 48— 3 Won Newbury Grammar 2l_ 3 Won St. George's College 27— 3 Won R.M.A., Sandhurst 16— 3 WTon Reed's School 17— 3 Won Old Sternians 19_ 0 Won Bedales 69— 0 Won Hants Colts XV 20— 3 Won Marl-borough Coll. 2nd XV 51— 0 Won United Services Colts XV 14— 0 Won Newbury R.F.C. Colts XV 12— 0 Won Bishop Wordsworth 6— 0 Won Christ's Hospital 2nd XV 17— 3 Won Queen's Coll., Oxford ... 3— 3 Draw King Edward VI 27— 0 Won Guildford R.G.S. 8— 3 Won Ottershaw School 46— 0 Won Midland Bank 8— 3 Won Wellington Coll. 2nd XV 39— 0 Won Eton College 1st XV ... 46— 0 Won Portsmouth Grammar ... 11— 5 Won Cancelled: Jesus College, Oxford. Team: E. G. Clode (full-back), J. W. Hooley (left wing), K. Nicholas (left centre), D. N. Ainley (right centre), T. C. Dears (right wing), A. Dyson (fly-half and captain), I. B. Armistead (scrum-half), D. J. Morris (prop), J. C. Morgan (hooker), P. Allen (prop), R. P. Gribble (lock), P. G. Evelegh (lock), R. A. Lane (B.S. wing-forward), M. A. Cartwright (No. 8 and vice-captain), D. R. Glasson (O.S. wing-forward). G. Ridler (B.S. wing-forward) played from Christmas onwards when I. B. Armistead left and R. A. Lane moved up to scrum-half. Also played: W. L. Chorlton, M. J. Rasdall, D. G. Wheatley, B. V. W. Wallis, S. G. Thomas, C. J. Barr, D. H. C. Wylie. This has been a magnificent season for the 1st XV. With ten of last season's XV and the five new members (six after Christmas) blending in so well, the XV very quickly settled into an unbeatable team. The players returned from the summer vacation partly fit, but with a concentrated programme of training were 100 per cent fit for the first game and so remained for the rest of the season. This complete fitness resulted in two things: most other XV's couldn't keep up with us and, secondly and perhaps more important, we had no serious injuries at all during the season. One major change was made in the team before Christmas and one afterwards when Armistead left, otherwise the team was unchanged except when other boys near 1st XV standing were "blooded," while 1st XV members were rested. The theme of this year's XV was attack, attack and keep on attacking. Get the ball, run, let the opposition chase you, when caught get the ball from the ensuing loose maul, and then over the line. This sounds simple but it needs supreme fitness, complete understanding between all members of the side, and skill to carry out all that is attempted, and all this, the XV had. This policy paid off handsomely as we scored a record number of points and made many friends—the manner in which you win is almost as important as winning. This has been such a memorable season and XV that each player in it deserves separate mention. .. ** E. G. Clode (full-back). Played a vital part in the team's success. He stopped anyone, three-quarter or forward, who came his way with devastating effect. His fielding, posi- tional play and kicking were first-class, but kicking with his left foot needs a lot of practice. * T. C. Dears (right wing). Played really well in his first season in the team. A strong direct runner, who developed into a really fine wing as the season progressed, scoring fifteen tries, many of them being the really important ones.

47 D. N. Ainley (right centre). A really hard-tackling centre who could make a break from almost anywhere, but who tended to over-use the dummy pasr. on occasions. He developed a fine understanding with his fly-half who often made the half-"break, which Ainley continued into a full break, and in so doing scored 22 tries. K. Nicholas (left centre). Played solidly throughout the season, never letting the side down. His tackling was first-class and when he made a break, his fine turn of speed surprised the opposition; scored 10 tries during the season. J. W. Hooley (left wing). The fastest wing for many a season, who after a few games used his speed extremely wisely in scoring 32 tries. He often scored spectacularly, running round his man and beating the cover defence to the line. A. Dyson (fly-half and captain). A truly great captain and player who always put the team first and foremost. He won many games for us almost on his own with his side- steps and dummies, often leaving four or five of the opposition in his wake as he crossed the goal-line with hardly a finger being laid upon him. His leadership, sportsmanship and general play were a great inspiration to the side, who responded to him as one. He played for the Lancashire Under-19 XV and distinguished himself. He scored 69 points for the 1st XV and made many, many more. I. B. Armistead (scrum-half). A great loss to the side when he left at Christmas. His play and service to Dyson were of the highest calibre, as was his goal kicking. In the 16 games that he played in he scored 133 points, 100 points being scored through conver- sions. He took all the punishment that comes a scrum-half's way and came back for more, much the same as Dickie Jeeps, the English scrum-half of a decade ago. D. J. Morris (prop). He had a first-class season. He was a continual source of strength in. the tight, line-outs and loose. His slipping of the ball back to the scrum-half was excellent, as was his work in the loose; always the first to the loose ball or backing up the man in possession.

AT OXFORD Photographs: Roy Edwardson (VIA).

48 * J. C. Morgan (hooker). He has had a really good season. His hooking improved out of all recognition, but it was his loose play that really caught the eye. He was everywhere, tackling, covering or starting movements. * P. Allen (prop). Came into the side after five games, became an immediate success and finished the season a vastly improved player and important member of the team. His fine play in the line-out and loose was evident to everyone. * R. P. Gribble (lock). The real power house of the pack, a true tower of strength who always gave 100 per cent effort, never letting the side down. His jumping and catching in the line-out were often superb, as was his general play. For a person so big, his fine handling and turn of speed amazed everyone, especially the opposition, as he scored 17 tries, a really remarkable number for a lock-forward. P. G. Evelegh (lock). Played the first five games as a prop, but moved to lock when Allen came into prop. A very solid and dependable player who always gave of his best, although his handling needs attention. * R. A. Lane (B.S. wing forward). A really valuable member of the side who instigated many scoring movements and conversely stopped many of the opposition's moves at birth. His tackling was truly devastating. When Armistead left he moved up to scrum-half and did a splendid job, for which I am extremely grateful. * M. A. Cartwright (No. 8 and vice-captain). With Gribble, the really strong men of the side, who often took on the whole opposition pack when defending. His tackling and covering were first-class, but his passing needs attention and when the latter has been corrected he should go a long way in senior rugby. He played for the Cheshire Under-19 XV and played well. * D. R. Glasson (O.S. wing-forward). A very good player who often ran himself into the ground covering and tackling. His handling needs some attention, but when it is as good as his after play he will be a really fine player. G. Ridler (B.S. wing-forward). He came into the side after Christmas when Lane moved up to iscrum-half and quickly settled in and played 'many fine games. His intelligent work often saved the side and also often opened up the opposition's defence, enabling us to score vital points. On a personal note, I should like to thank all the members of the 1st XV and also those who played on occasions, for all the extremely hard work they put in during the season, not only on the playing-field but also in training. * Awarded colours for this season. * * Awarded colours for the second season. I.K.H.H.

SECOND XV When they started the murderous fitness training with the 1st XV at the beginning of the year, the members of the 2nd XV must have been wondering whether it was all going to be worth while, to be used as the annual chopping-block for the senior team. Every slaughtering second was worth it. Only twice during the season were they beaten, neither time decisively. In every game they were far fitter and more mobile than the opposition, making up for lack of skill and weight by incredible courage, effort and tenacity. The captain, Bullock, must have had one of his easiest seasons at full back, for rarely did their opponents penetrate the first line of defence. The tackling of Thomas and Wakeman were two terrifying memories of the season. The half-backs, Mason and Wheatley, worked splendidly both as individuals and as a partnership. In the forwards, Allen, Ridler, Dance, Yamini, Wallis, Wylie, Mackay, MacDonald, Warren and Wakeman were absolutely tireless—and it was not long before the first two found themselves in the 1st XV. Even the season's "substitutes" Rasdall, Ashby, Namdar and Gratwick 49 far from disgraced themselves either and soon became integrated into the efficient forward machine. The chief fault with the side was their handling and passing. This was particularly apparent in the three-quarters. Mallett, Chorlton, Thomas, Makou, Barr and Gresty were all very strong runners individually, but attacks often broke down through mishandling or passes going astray. However, they all worked on these two points extremely hard and in the latter games of the season they too were a very fluid unit. Poor passing of the ball is a hardy annual at this level of the game and I make a plea to the younger members of the school to practise, practise, practise this aspect of play—because no matter how well drilled your tactics become, all movements will fall down with weak or inaccurate passes. Passing apart, this has been an extremely successful season for the Seconds. They have been a worthy reserve strength to our victorious 1st XV, to whom they have provided first- class opposition mid-week. Indeed the Seconds like to pride themselves on being the school side to hold their senior team to the lowest score of the season—an achievement most school XV's would have been proud to have emulated. Results: Leighton Park 45— 3 Won King Edward VI 9—0 Won St. George's 3—IS Lost Ottershaw 51—3 Won Reed's 19— 0 Won Portsmouth 3—9 Lost Reading 22— 0 Won St. Bartholomew's, Newbury 11— 3 Won Pierrepont 1 st 9— 5 Won Bishop Wordsworth 14— 0 Won Newbury R.F.C. Colts 29— 5 Won R.G.S., Guildford 8—6 Won Wallingford 8— 6 Won Queen Mary's, Basingstoke, 1st 17— 3 Won Colours were awarded to N. J. Bullock, D. G. Wheatley, C. G. Mason, J. E. F. Dance, B. V. Wallis, D. H. C. Wylie, R. S. Wakeman, W. L. Chorlton, T. L. Mallett, S. G. Thomas, M. J. Rasdall, M. J. MacDonald and J. J. Warren. P.D. THE 1st XV AT HOME. Photo: William Bucknell.

•ak ^iB».~ iJi ^' * iHbjJfel THIRD XV RUGBY The team suffered from a dearth of centres of all-round ability. S. Richardson is a good mover, but his defence needs improving; Hammeren gives 100 per cent effort, but is a little slow; Burditt is more at home on the wing. Barr and ihomas were promoted to the 2nd XV, who had the same problem—many wing three-quarters who do not necessarily make good centres. In our last game McAthey showed that he has potential in the threes providing he keeps fit. Dafiern and Emery proved the best wingers we had—both fast, determined and elusive. The former perfected his line-out throws and was the leading try scorer. Had Mockford at full back been injured we should not have found a replacement easily. His catching and kicking were surprisingly unorthodox and effective. His ability to encourage the team, his extreme personal fitness and his insistence on team spirit made him a most useful captain. Sullivan was once more scrum-half; his tactical play improved over the season, as did his partnership with S. Armstrong, who was the year's discovery. Converted from wing three- quarter to stand-off, his compact build, sleight of foot, handling and kicking had many opposing teams baffled. He may well develop into a useful player at higher levels. Although we lost our props at Christmas, Duncanson (converted from wing forward) and Juckes (another promising boy) were effective replacements and we had a sound pack. Williamson was a good hooker and very useful loose forward; Salisbury proved reliable and should do very well in future; while Holmes, once he learns to pack properly, can use his size to advantage. Walker, Behrens and Gratwick proved a very good back row and it is a pity they are leaving. Walker was an outstanding pack leader. I was pleased with the way that the team stuck to their training through a nasty wet winter; it is worse for those who know that they will never get into the 3rd XV, whose job it is to provide opposition in the practice games. And for every game there are 15-20 boys who have to be sent away to go on a run as there is no room for them. All this needs careful checking and organising, taking up valuable time; so it isn't sur- prising if the master in charge becomes short-tempered when boys aren't there at the right time. Colours awarded to: Mockford, Walker, Daffern, Gratwick, Armstrong, Salisbury, Behrens, Williamson. Thanks also to Tull, an ever-present touch judge. C.E.H.

UNDER-14 RUGBY Record: Played 11, Won 4, Drawn 1, Lost 6. Points: For 111, Against 144. Only in the latter part of the season did the team achieve the success of which they had been potentially capable. Injuries (not suffered on the rugby field) and minor illnesses made team selection a worrying problem. Fitzsimmons' return in mid-December, his elusive running and his tactical sense, put life into the back play and reduced the pressure on Skinner by drawing him farther away from the opposing wing forwards. Throughout the season, his were the outstanding performances. The pack, too, spiritedly led by Dixon-Didier, produced a commendable shove in the set scrums and hard scrummaging for the loose ball. Speed was the key to success, with Ashman, the captain, McDowell and Ashby fast enough, when circumstances required it, to play in the back. In the backs, particular mention must be made of James, our scrum-half, our smallest but also most courageous player. At centre, the once reluctant O'Leary used his speed and strength effectively both in .attack and defence. Good performances could always be expected of Hughes, a late "discovery," and Rook, who at wing-forward chased and tackled hard. Finally, a word of praise for the keenness and spirit of this team (a splendid example to the lethargic majority), and the good behaviour on and off the field, which some of our opponents conspicuously lacked. . D.J.I. 51 Players: Ashman (captain), Morris, McDowell, Dixon-Didier, Skinner, James, Rook, McKee, Peachey, O'Leary, Williams, Marchant, Bacon, Ryan, As'hby, Elson, Coombes, Hughes, Howells, Fitzsimmons, Clode, Featherstone, Sargeant. Won versus: Bearwood School 31-0; Newbury G.S. 18-12; Guildford G.S. 6-3; Eton 8-3. Lost to: St. George's, Weybridge, 3-23; Reading 6-15; Park House 14-22; Wallingford G.S. 3-15; King Edward's, Southampton, 3-23; Portsmouth G.S. 8-17. Drew with: Tiffin School 11-11. COLTS XV 1966-7 The Colts XV season was one of very mixed fortunes. The team suffered from a shortage of available material, with the result that many players who in an ordinary season would have been encouraged to develop their skills by the example of more capable team-members have this year had to bear the brunt of the battle themselves. In a season dismal from a results point of view, the team remained cheerful and willing to the end. If anything, their fault lay in being too well-adjusted—the controlled determination and fire that wins matches was at times lacking. Fogden was a competent captain, and mention must be made of Watts' kicking, which earned almost all the few points scored. Marshall's determination as a loose forward was outstanding and an example too rarely followed by his team-mates. Greenwood hooked well, Maddern and Ma had some good games among the backs, and Bucknell, Smedley and Bradshaw put in a lot of hard work in the scrum. Others, too, played their part, and one hopes that the experience gained will stand them in good stead in more senior rugby. R.N.G. RUGBY SEVEN-A-SIDES The finishing touch was put to the 1966-67 rugby season for the school when on March llth, 1967, the school 1st VII won the "B" Section of the Oxford Schools' Seven-a-Side Com- petition. Team: J. W. Hooley (wing), T. C. Dears (centre), D. N. Ainley (fly-half), E. G. Clode (scrum- half), R. P. Gribble (forward), M. A. Cartwright (hooker), A. Dyson (forward and captain). In the first round the school beat Cavendish School by 10 points to 3 in an undistinguished game. In the second round the school beat Kenilworth Grammar School by 11 points to 5 in a much better game in which the opposition held the lead almost to the end; however, two quick scores in the last minutes saw us safely through to the quarter-finals. In this round we met Dunsmore School and won by 10 points to 3; a very hard struggle, the goal lines only being crossed three times, the difference being that we converted our tries and they didn't. In the semi-finals we met Belmont Abbey School and played our very best sevens to win by 18 points to 0. The final was held on the Ifney Road ground, the Universities' 1st XV pitch. The team we had to play in the final was Weston-super-Mare Grammar School; we kicked off and took an early lead with a penalty by Clode. However, Weston hit back and scored two tries, one of which was converted. Thus the scores were 8 points to 3 to the opposition, until in the last minute of the game Dears scored a try under the posts and Clode converted, and so the game ended in an 8-all draw. The two sides now had to play extra time, the first to score being the winners. We kicked off again, the ball was knocked on by the opposition and from the ensuing scrum Ainley ran through to score and so the school VII were the victors. The second VII, however, were not so fortunate in the "C" Section of the same competition. They won their first round game very comfortably, beating Oundle II by 10 points to 3. In the second round they just failed to beat Cedars School, losing by 6 points to 8. Never- theless, a very good effort and with a bit of luck they would have gone a Jot farther in the competition. Team: W. L. Chorlton (wing), S. G. Thomas (centre), D. G. Wheatley (fly-half), R. A. Lane (scrum-half), G. Ridler (forward), J. C. Morgan (hooker), D. R. Glasson (forward and captain). Reserves: D. J. Morris, P. Allen, R. S. Wakeman. I.K.H.H. 52 RUGBY HOUSE MATCHES 1967 Hesters (14) versus Hyde (0). Hyde did well to hold Hesters to 3—0, a try by Warren, at half-time, in the opening game of the series played in atrocious conditions. Hyde were finally overcome by some fine running and passing by the Hesters three-quarters! Other scorers for Hesters were Dears, Chorlton and Nicholas, one try being converted by Mason.

Sheephouse (12) versus Handcroft (3)- This game was played in a "mud-bath,"' but both sides were equal up to half-time, the score being 3 points all. In the second half, however, the Sheephouse pack finally got on top, giving their backs the possession they needed to win. Scorers for Sheephouse: Hammaren (2), Gribble, Wakeman. Barr scored Handcroft's three points with a try.

Hesters (8) versus Sheephouse (0). Although this game was played in the middle of the series it was recognised by everyone as being the deciding game. The decision went to Hesters due to their superiority in the forwards, thus denying the tricky Sheephouse three-quarters the ball. All Hesters' points were sored by Clode, a goal and a penalty goal.

Hyde (0) versus Sheephouse (36). Hyde lost all initiative after Ainley had scored three tries in the first fifteen minutes for Sheephouse. On a day suited for handling and running the Sheephouse team combined well to completely overrun a gallant Hyde. Scorers for Sheephouse: Ainley (4), McDonald (2), Dyson (3), Skinner (1), three of the tries being converted by Mason.

Hyde (13) versus Handcroft (8). This was the game to decide the "wooden-spoon," but both teams played far above the standard expected of them. Although hampered by a strong wind blowing across the pitch, Hyde emerged the winners after their lighter pack had combined really well to hold and subdue a heavier Handcroft pack. Scorers — Hyde: Hooley (2), Ma (1). Two tries were converted by Lane. Handcroft: Barr (2), one converted by Cartwright.

Hesters (35) versus Handcroft (0). The last game of the season was played on a bone-hard pitch with Hesters starting as favour- ites. However, they could only manage to score 11 points in the first half, but everything changed in the second half with Hesters playing downhill; they ran through Handcroft's defence almost at will. Handcroft were heavily handicapped during the second half when they lost Cartwright, their captain, with a nasty cut on his head. Scorers for Hesters: Chorlton (4), Emery (2), Dears (1), Evelegh (1); Clode also scored a try and converted four tries. Championship Placings: 1. Hesters WWW Captains—D. R. Glasson 2. Sheephouse W W L D N Ainley 3. Hyde L L W R.' A. Lane 4. Handcroft L L L M. A. Cartwright I.K.H.H. 53 BOOKSELLERS MICHAEL HARRINGTON LTD.

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BRANCHES THROUGHOUT THE SOUTH & ISLE OF WIGHT 54 JUNIOR HOUSE RUGGER 1956-67 One U/13 XV fixture in the Autumn term when, on November 19th at Hilsea, we were beaten by the Portsmouth Grammar School ''.Bulldogs" 6—26. With our small numbers to choose from, it is difficult to see us ever being able to match the P.G.S. U/13s in size, weight and general maturity. Three games were played after Christmas. With third formers no longer "in residence," we could now meet Prep Schools with a full J.H. side. On January 25th, at home, we lost to Stroud School 3—9. On March 1st, again at home, we beat Edgeborough 16~nil. Finally, in a return "away" match with Stroud, we lost 3—11. In the two Stroud games, most of the damage was done by the opposition's unusually large, strong and fast fly half. In the course of the season, players who caught the eye and who seem likely to grace Upper School XVs included: Hale—full back: plucky, good fielder, able to get in that relieving kick when under pressure. Clode (the Captain)— fly half/centre three-quarters: fine "games sense," speed, excellent kick. Alcoran—centre three-quarter, sometimes fly half: safe hands, quick acceleration, nippy, elusive. Mitchell—centre three-quarter/fly half/wing forward: a very spirited player and a great encourager of others. Mullen.—scrum half: compactly built, strong; can boot the ball a long way and has a ready eye for any chance of a drop goal. Cutler—"hooker": often gets possession in the set scrums; but is at present a bit on the light side for the "tough stuff" in melees. Morris—second row forward: works hard in the scrums and can be a fiery player in the open. Coldicott—wing forward: quick on to the opposing player or the loose ball; an excellent tackier. Goldstein—wing forward: energetic on the rugger field and a good "forager." Carter—No. 8: a rapidly improving player who often comes out of a maul with the ball; has a useful kick. HOUSE CHAMPIONSHIP This was shared by St. Christopher (Captain: Kenneth Mullen), St. Francis (Captain: Lee Goldstein) and St. Nicolas (Captain: Andrew Clode)—each House winning two games and losing one. O. T.-S.

HOCKEY 1967 On the whole the 1967 Hockey season was a most successful one. However, the team, under the leadership of P. G. B. Evelegh, never quite realised its true potential. This was perhaps due to the fact that the incredibly successful rugby season carried many on into the hockey season and that for the last few games three regulars, Evelegh, Dyson and Cartwright, were unable to play. In the first game against Peter Symonds the team played well after little practice, but were unlucky to lose 0-3. Next the school beat Churcher's 3-0. Short of two members, the XI beat Sandhurst 3-1, all the three goals coming in the first half. In the last game against the Old Boys the school, short of three regular and two reserve members, lost 2-5. Due to the main body of the team leaving, Evelegh, Gribble, Dyson, Bullock, Glasson and Cartwright, next year's side will be short of experience, but it is hoped that they will mould into a successful side. P. G. B. Evelegh (VIA). 55 CROSS COU NTRY 1966-67 Perhaps the day will come again when the majority of our 1st VIII matches will be won! In season 1966-67 the pattern or the previous year was followed pretty faithfully: one win out of ten matches, as against one win out of fourteen in 1965-66. Our solitary victory this time came in the last fixture of the season (March 18th at home) when—with rugger men Mockford, Dance and Emery to strengthen our team—we beat Churcher's College by 31 points (Mockford 2, Edwards 3, Ardalan 4, Westgarth-Taylor 5, Dance 6, Emery 11) to 47. Though holding our own with other Schools at U/16, U/15 and U/14 levels, we seem unable—without the aid of "rugger types"—to field comparable Senior VIIIs. A greater depth of talent might have been revealed if many more of the sixth formers, with cross-country as their "winter option," had regarded training runs as a form of exercise rather more demanding than a grandmotherly stroll. We do hope for a better 1st VIII record next year. With Edwards and Ardalan still available, plus Dance and Emery when not required for rugger, and with Malcolm, Heaton, Fenton, Rich, Hockley, P. Armstrong, Hughes and Hammaren moving into the Seniors group, the out- look for 1967-68 would appear to be reasonably rosy. A great pity, though, that Edward Johnson (the School's brightest distance running prospect of recent years) is no longer with us. Some of the present U/14 runners — C. Turner, O'Leary, Alcoran, Mitchell, Money, Northcott, Mullen, J. Jones—could, if not fully dedicated to rugger then, add lustre to a future School VIII. HOUSE CHAMPIONSHIPS, MARCH 30th, 1967 SENIORS. Won by Sheephouse. First ten home: Mockford (Hy.) 1, Ardalan (Sh.) 2, Daffern (Ha.) 3, Dance (Ha.) 4, Westgarth-Taylor (Sh.) 5, Emery (He.) 6, Edwards (He.) 7, Mason (He.) 8, Gribble (Ss.) 9, Cole (Sh.) 10. Congratulations to rugger men Mason and Gribble on their good showing. On the obverse side of the coin, it was sad to see what was in general a good race marred by a raucously noisy display of non-conformity by the bunch of tail-enders. COLTS. Won by Handcroft. First ten home: Malcolm (He.) 1, Heaton (He.) 2, Fenton (Ha.) 3, Bradshaw (Ha.) 4, Rich (Hy.) 5, Hockley (Sh.) 6, Marshall (Hy.) 7, HufEam (Hy.) 8, P. Armstrong (Sh.) 9, S. Wright (Ha.) 10. Rugger players Bradshaw, Marshall and Huffam did well indeed to finish in the first eight. JUNIORS. Won by St. George. First ten home: Alcoran (St. N.) 1, J. Jones (St. C.) 2, Money (St. F.) 3, Mitchell (St. G.) 4, Northcott (St. G.) 5, Mullen (St. C.) 6, Sizer (St. N.) 7, Sivewright (St. G.) 8, Edwards (St. G.) 9, Vile (St. N.) 10. A commendable "double" on Alcoran's part, winning this race in 1966 and 1967. O. T.-S.

SENIORS ATHLETICS 1967 This year we had to depend on a small group of enthusiasts, as the majority of potential athletes were involved in other activities. As a team we had a poor season, but there were a number of pleasing individual performances. At Maryborough, on May 13th, we met strong teams from Millfield, St. Brendan's and our hosts. Pruett was second in the "first string" 100 (10.4 s.), 220 (22.8 s.) and 440 (51.8 s.). Mallett was third in the "second string" 100 (10.8 s.), Nicholas fourth in the "second string" 220 (24.8 s.). Chorlton was fourth in the 880 (2 m. 7.3 s.), Mockford fifth in the mile (4 m. 54.5 s.). Mockford, with a throw of 143 ft. 3 in., was fourth in the javelin event (third place: 143 ft. 2>l/i in.). Others competing were Cartwright (shot, discus, javelin), Ardalan (mile), Malcolm and Thomas (high jump), Mortimore (440). Our other match was on June 24th, against Charterhouse and Hurstpierpoint, at Charter- house. 56 Pruett was second in the 220 (23.5 s.) and first in the 440 (53.5 s.). Mockford was second in the javelin (135ft. IJ/iin.) and fourth in the mile (4m. 56.4s.). Mallett came third in the 100 (10.8s.), Malcolm and Thomas were third and fourth in the high jump, with 5ft. 3 in. and 5 ft. 2 in. respectively. We went to two Athletics Meetings at St. George's College, Weybridge. On our first visit (March llth) Mockford won the javelin throw (141 ft.), Pruett won the 100 (10.4s.) and the 220 Nicholas and Mallett were second equal in the 100 (10.8 s.). On our second visit (May 6th) Mockford again won the javelin (142ft. 6in.) and was second in the mile (4m. 55.9s.); Pruett won his 100 heat (10.8 s.), but did not run in the final, and he was third in the 440 (53.4 s.). On March 25th a small party attended the Annual Public Schools Meeting at Eton. Pruett was second in the final of the 220, after winning his heat; Mockford was fifth in the javelin (145ft.). On May 20th four of our athletes went to the County Championships at Southampton and came away with one County Champion and two runners-up. Mockford won the Junior Javelin with 148ft. 9yi in., Pruett was second in the Junior 440, Malcolm second in the Youths High Jump, and Mallett reached the final of the Junior 100. At a Border A.C. Meeting at Haslemere on May 31st, Pruett won the 150 and 330 yards; Mallett was second in the 150; Thomas jumped 5ft. 3 in., and Mockford threw the javelin well—though no note available of distance achieved. A smaller number than ever before competed in the House Championships—which, nevertheless, provided quite a tussle between the eventual victors, Hesters, and the runners-up, Handcroft. R. M. R. Pruett (VI A).

COLTS' ATHLETICS 1967 SEASON Captain: S. Malcolm HOUSE COMPETITION: Standard Final Total Place Points Points Handcroft ... 53 110 163 3rd Hesters ... 63 151 214 1st Hyde ... 0 0 0 4th Sheephouse ... 55 115 170 2nd During the year only some fifteen or sixteen have taken part in the athletics option. (This gives the explanation of the low score made by Hyde in the competition, as by luck of selection they had no member of this age group.) All the same, what may have been lost in ability has in many cases been made up by keenness. With the smaller numbers it has been possible to encourage everyone to have a try at most things, and still have time for improving chosen field and track events. During the season an old established record has been broken. S. Malcolm's high jump record of 5ft. 4 ins. adds two inches to the height jumped by C. H. Tom in 1960. P.A.N.

JUNIOR ATHLETICS 1967 In the summer of 1967, with no members of the third form at J.H., the overall standard achieved by the top dozen in the various events tended to be lower than in recent years, when more elderly athletes were competing. New records were, however, set up in each of the three events introduced in 1966. Andrew Clode has a time of 64.8 s. in the 440 (old record: 68.6 s.). Andrew Money won the 880 in 2m. 39.0s. (old record: 2m. 42.3s.). Robert Alcoran's mile time of 5m. 38.0s. was over nine seconds better than the record he himself set up last season. Strangely enough, in the team mile, each House scored nine points: St. Nicholas 1st and 8th: St. Christopher 2nd and 7th; St. Francis 3rd and 6th; St. George 4th and 5th. 57 Clode was awarded his athletics "colour": "star" standards in the 100, 220, 440, high jump, discus—all of which he won, plus first place in the triple jump. Jeremy Jones (first form) did well to amass a total of 87.5 points—including second places in the 100, 880 (beating the old record), mile, steeplechase, long jump and javelin. Kenneth Mullen, as befits a fast bowler, won the javelin event with a throw of 103 ft., seven feet better than the "star" standard. Douglas Greatbanks showed promise as a jumper: first in the long jump, second in the triple jump, "star" standard in the high jump. The House Championship was won by St. Nicholas (Captain: Andrew Clode). O.T.-S.

LIFE SAVING The usual Friday and Sunday classes were held this year and, in spite of a very cold wet May, were well attended. Results of the examinations are recorded below: BM—Bronze Medallion. BX—Bronze Cross. AM—Award of Merit. ASA—Advanced Safety Award. 1C—Intermediate Certificate. Inst.—Instructor's Certificate. Ashley Cooper, BM, BX, ASA; Ashman, BM, BX, ASA; Biddell, BM, BX, ASA; Bisdee, BM, ASA; Bucknell, BM, ASA; Coombes R., BM, ASA; Dodds C., BBM; Dodds M., BM; Dronsfield, Inst.; Fenton, AM Gillott, BM, ASA; Greatbanks, BM; Hammaren, BX; Hughes, ASA; Juckes, Inst.; Kirk P., 1C, ASA; Lake BM, BX, ASA; Lidbetter, ASA, Inst.; Mallett G., ASA, BM; May, BM, BX; Marsden, M. R., BM, BX, ASA. McKee, BM, BX, ASA; Mills, ASA, BM; Molyneux, BX; Moore, BX; Morris R., BX; Morris E., BM.; O'Leary, BM, BX, ASA; Peters C., BM, ASA, BX; Petrie, BM, BX, ASA; Pusey, BM; Purchase, AM, BBM, BBX; Rich, AM, BBM, BBX; Richardson T., BM, ASA; Ryan, BM, BX; Sargent, BM, BX, ASA; Tanner P., BX; Warren, Inst.; Winning, Inst.; Williams P. M., BM, BX, ASA; Wright S., BM; Wright W., BM; Mr. S. G. Partis, AM. TOTALS Advanced Safety Award 20 Bronze Medallion 28 Bronze Cross 18 1st Bar to Bronze Medallion 3 1st Bar to Bronze Cross 2 Award of Merit 4 Intermediate Certificate ...... 1 Instructor's Certificate 5 Total ... 81

At the present time we have in the College 70 qualified life savers. Of these 37 hold 3 awards, 19 hold 2 awards. The training for the Bronze Medallion was carried out by Winning, Holmes, Dronsfield, Lidbetter, Juckes and Warren. With the exception of Holmes (who left early), all gained their instructor's certificates. The examiners, Alderman Knight and Mr. Ford, both commented on the high standard oi the entrants this year. We did have four failures, due in the main to lack of stamina. J.P.S. SWIMMING SPORTS (Hd)—Handcroft (Hy)—Hyde (Hs)—Hesters (Sh)—Sheephouse FRIDAY, 2nd JUNE The results were as follows:— Senior Events (Over 16) Two length breaststroke: 1st Rasdall (Hd), 37.0 sees.; 2nd King Y (Sh), 37.7 sees.; 3rd McKay (Hs), 38.9 sees.; 4th Duncanson (Hy), 43.5 sees. Two length backstroke: 1st Holmes (Hd), 38.0 sees.; 2nd Kirk (Sh), 42.4 sees.; 3rd Williamson B (Hs), 46.5 sees.; 4th Hewer (Hy), 49.0 sees. Six length freestyle: 1st Hammaren (Sh), 2 mins. 8 sees ; 2nd Peters (Hy), 2 mins. 35 sees.; Handcroft and Hesters disqualified. 58 Two length freestyle: 1st Rosser N. (Hy), 29.1 sees.; 2nd Nicholas (Hs), 30.5 sees.; 3rd Ainley (Sh), 32.4 sees.; 4th Rasdall (Hd), 45.9 sees. Relay—six lengths (1, 2, 2, 1): Handcroft, 1 min. 48.4 sees. (Rasdall, Lidbetter, Barr, Holmes). Grilse Events (Under 16) Two length breaststroke: 1st McDowell (Hy), 42.6 sees.; 2nd Ashley-Cooper (Sh), 43.5 sees.; 3rd Weston (Hs), 45.9 sees.; Handcrot't disqualified. Two length backstroke: 1st Ashman (Hs), 43.2 sees.; 2nd Jenkins (Hy). 44.2 sees.; 3rd Ryan (Hd) 46.8 sees.; 4th Bacon (Sh), 51.8 sees. Three length freestyle: 1st Warren (Hs), 51.1 sees.; 2nd Fenton (Hd), 52.8 sees.; 3rd Greenwood (Hy), 54.8 sees.; 4th Bray (Sh), 72.5 sees. Relay—four lengths (1, 1, 1, 1): Hesters, 58.2 sees. (Ashman, O'Leary, Weston, Warren). Diving Won by Handcroft 1st, 232 pts. (Fenton, Rasdall). Sheephouse 2nd, 21/pts. (Burditt, C.Taylor). Hesters 3rd, 206 pts. (Nicholas, Mason).' Hyde 4th, 155 pts. (McDowell, May). Highest Individual Scores Burditt 118, Fenton 117, Rasdall 115, Nicholas and Mason 103.

1st XI CRICKET 1967 was in some ways a disappointing season for the XI. With a lengthened fixture list and an experienced side, hopes were high. However, the rains of May proved a physical and possibly psychological dampener. In fact no fixture was played between May 3rd and June 3rd, and during the season eight games were cancelled. Strangely enough when play was possible, the wickets were always firm and generally true. It was, therefore, disappointing that the batting, potentially the strongest the school has ever had, did not score more runs. The great potential was not realised until the very last game when the highest score ever made by the 1st XI was compiled against the Old Boys. Looking on the credit side, it is fair to point out that six boys averaged over twenty runs per innings and the XI was dismissed only once for less than 150, quite an achievement. The bowling was erratic. Early in the season, good enough to give us three convincing wins. Later, less steady and less penetrative, so that the whole of Cricket Week went by without a win. We look, however, with hope to the lower XI's where a leg-spinner might be emerging to give more variety to an attack which this season was too dependent on seam. Two matches were lost when vital catches were put down; the old adage that "catches win matches" will always remain at least partly true. At times, for example, against Reed's School, the fielding was keen, but there are some members of the XI still at school who must improve this vital aspect of their game. Alan Dyson opened the batting in half our matches. He did not recapture the form of two seasons ago until the very last match when he made a delightful 116, the highest score ever made for the 1st XL Considering that he did not do the job last season his wicket- keeping was of a high .standard, particularly to the quicker bowlers. In his third year as captain, one was confident that he would do a sound job; in fact those confidences were not misfounded. The school will be a poorer place without him. His qualities of leadership, integrity and competitiveness combined with friendliness have benefited the school immeasur- ably. Edward Clode, the vice-captain, played some notable innings, in particular one against Queen's College, Oxford. With more bowlers of pace available less weight fell upon his shoulders, but he was still the leading wicket-taker. After four years in the XI, his all-round ability will be sadly missed. Promoted from lower in the order, Nigel Ainley proved himself a useful opening batsman. He was always prepared to gear his game for the good of the XI. Philip Evelegh remains an enigma. He has the technique and keenness to be an outstanding cricketer. He did in fact begin the season with some fine innings, but then a loss of confidence completely undermined his play. He is a versatile bowler, but generally lacked venom. We shall miss his skill, cheerfulness and, above all, his tremendous enthusiasm. 59 David Wheatley is one of those rare cricketers, who, whatever they do, always capture the eye. Even a "duck" is an event. With a wealth of strokes, mostly good but with one notable exception, he is a cricketer of character and wit. He was awarded Colours. There can have been no harder striker of the ball in school cricket than Richard Gribble. This season he has added much more responsibility to his play and batted the XI out of difficulties on more than one occasion. The all-rounder Graham Ridler was handicapped in his batting by lack of opportunity to play his natural game. Having to bowl his oft-spmners on true surfaces, he had to work hard tor his wickets. A reluctance to put bat to ball with conviction characterised Nigel Bullock's batting, but he usually fielded keenly. The same lack of confidence was also a feature of the play of David McHardy, who has some good strokes but who was not assertive enough at the crease. David Glasson usually opened the 'bowling, but had little luck. He showed, however, with the bat, such good sense that thanks to a number of not-outs he topped the averages. Perhaps the most pleasant surprise of the season was the seam bowling of Clive Mason, who bowled throughout with great spirit. His fielding was outstanding and he was awarded Colours. It was often proved useful to have the extra seam bowling of Philip Molyneux in the XL He showed good control of length and direction and should be a tower of strength in the future. Finally my thanks go to all the people, masters, ground staff, catering staff, scorers, etc., who have played their part in making the cricket season, throughout the school, a success. A.G.W. 1st XI RESULTS L.W.C. 188 for 4 declared (Evelegh 75 not out, L.W.C. 178 (Wheatley 48, Clode 42). Wheatley 38). Marlborough Colts 165-8 (Clode 4-43). St. Bartholomew's G.S., Newbury 78 (Mason 5-10). Drawn. Won. L.W.C. 150 for 6 declared (Ainley 76, Dyson 39 Queen's College, Oxford 104 (Evelegh 4-25). not out). L.W.C. 108-4 (Clode 44 not out). Queen Mary's G.S., Basingstoke 125-6 (Mason 3-28). Won. Drawn. L.W.C. 2 for 0 v. Winchester College II. L.W.C. 157 (Evelegh 46, Dyson 33). Abandoned. Ottershaw 158-6. L.W.C. 112 (Evelegh 31). Lost. Portsmouth G.S. 99-8 (Clode 4-20). London Hospital C.C. 201-3 declared. Drawn. L.W.C. 174-9 (Wheatley 33). L.W.C. 185 (Evelegh 56, Gribble 56). Drawn. Reed's School 35 (Glasson 4-10, Evelegh 3-7). L.W.C. 160 (Clode 44, Dyson 35). Won. XL Club 162-6 (Mason 3-57). L.W.C. 179-8 declared (Wheatley 89, Clode 31). Lost. Mr. Steel's XI 180-7 (Clode 4-43). L.W.C. 175 for 9 declared (Wheatley 68). Lost. Wayfarers 170 for 5. New College, R.M.A. Sandhurst 138-6 declared Drawn. Clode 4-58). L.W.C. 270 for 7 declared (Dyson 116, Gribble 32, L.W.C. 139-7 (Wheatley 44 Gribble 35). Bullock 32 not out. Ridler 30). Won. Old Sternians 238 for 7. Drawn. Played 14, Won 4, Lost 3, Drawn 6, Abandoned 1. 1st XI AVERAGES Batsman Inngs. N.O. Runs H.S. Aver. Bowler Overs M'ds Runs Wkts. Aver. D. R. Glasson 8 6 83 27* 41.50 E.G. Clode 143.1 22 449 27 16.63 D. G. Wheatley 12 - 393 89 32.75 C. G. Mason 119.1 20 395 20 19.25 R. P. Gribble 9 1 225 56 28.13 P. G. B. Evelegh 52 3 234 12 19.50 A. Dyson 14 2 348 116 27.33 C. P. S. Molyneux 37.3 4 165 7 23.57 E. G. Clode 13 283 44* 23.58 D.R. Glasson 68 17 193 8 24.13 P. G. B. Evelegh 13 257 75* 21.42 D. G. Wheatley 21 2 85 3 28.33 D. N. Ainley 13 234 76 18.00 G. Ridler 50 7 218 7 31.14 N. y. Bullock 9 109 32* 13.63 G. Ridler 11 76 30 7.60 Also bowled: D. N. Ainley 9-0-33-2. D. K. McHardy 9 54 18* 6.75 C. P. S. Molyneux 326 5* 6.00 Catches: Dyson 13 (+ 2 stumpings); Wheatley 5; C. G. Mason 5 - 4 2 0.80 Evelegh, Mason 4; Ridler, Clode, Glasson 3; * Not Out Bullock, Ainlev, Gribble 2; Armstrong 1. A.G.W. 60 2nd XI CRICKET 1967 Little went right for the side during a season when a third of the fixtures were cancelled. A friendly declaration in the first match probably cost them the game when a win would have counteracted the sense of inexperience which plagued much of the batting in subsequent matches. The batting, in fact, was generally brittle (with one notable exception against Otter- shaw), and the bowling tended to lack penetration. Nor was the standard of fielding remarkable for its agility. Lane captained the side competently. His bowling suffered through a recurring back injury, but he batted attractively and made the highest score. Carter, a most elegant and accomplished opener, sometimes played indifferently but could score runs when required. Of the others only Warren, a solid and saturnine left-hander, and occasionally Emery suggested something more than mediocrity. Molyneux (when not needed for the 1st XI) and Emery were the most successful of the bowlers. Many thanks to Coombs for finding the task of scoring not too irksome. RESULTS Played 6, Won 1, Lost 5. v. St. Bartholomew's G.S., Newbury. Home. Lost. v. Crookham Court 1st XI. Away. Lost. School 107-4 dec. (McHardy 33, Warren 24 School 98 (Sims 42). n.o.). Crookham Court 99-6 (Molyneux 3-44). St. Bartholomew's 108-3. v. Hyde Ramblers 2nd XI. Home. Lost, v. Portsmouth G.S. Away. Lost. Hyde Ramblers 162-7 dec. (Emery 3-35, School 57. ' ' Sims 4-64). Portsmouth G.S. 60-4 (Molyneux 3-12). School 58 (Carter 27). v. Shiplake College. Home. Lost. Shiplake College 129-7 dec. (Molyncux 4-29). The following played for the team: Lane, School 96 (Lane 24). McHardy. Armstrong, Barr, Carter, Dance. Dixon- v. Ottershaw School. Away. Won. Didier, Emery, Hammaren, Hooley, Ma, McAthey, School 180-4 dec. (Carter 66, Lane 79 n.o.). Molyneux, Roberts, Trewbv. Trewhella, Warren. Othershaw 77 (Emery 4-23 Lane 3-13). A guest appearance was made by Sims. J.D.H. UNDER-15 CRICKET XI 1967 Played 7, Won 1, Drawn 2, Lost 4. The Under-15 XI had a most disappointing season; with many players full of cricket potential, the team never found its true form and ended the season with little success to its credit. The batting throughout the season lacked solidity; Sims, a natural stylist, got himself out too often to careless strokes, and Maddern for all his essential soundness of technique never made the scores he promised. The batsmen who improved most in the course of the season were Bray, a patient opener, and Hollowood who began to hit the ball hard by the end of term. Bray and Sims opened the bowling with accuracy, though neither commanded the pace to worry good batsmen, but the discovery of the season as a bowler was undoubtedly Hollowood as a leg-spinner. I hope he will develop further this most fascinating of bowling arts. The team fielded well with some good throwing into the gloves of Rusbridger behind the stumps. My thanks are due to Maddern, a helpful and good humoured captain, and to a team which, though very much out of luck, always played the game in a cheerful and sporting way. The following played in the course of the season: Maddern (captain), Rusbridger (w.k.), Bray, Parfitt, Sims, Hollowood, Burrell-Davis. Ma, Hufram, Weston, Marshall, Richardson, Smedley, Carter (U/14), Clode (U/14). RESULTS v. Newbury Grammar School. Away. v. Reed's School. Away. Newbury G.S. 122 for 7 dec. ' L.W.C. 64. L.W.C. 41. Lost. Reed's 65 for 5. Lost. v. Seaford College. Away. v. Queen Mary's School. Basingstoke. Home. L.W.C. 71 for 8 dec. Oueen Mary's 54 (Sims 4 for 21). Seaford 41 for 1. Rain stopped play. L.W.C. 55 for 2. Drawn. Won. v. Portsmouth Grammar School Bulldogs. Home. v. Ottershaw School. Away. L.W.C. 41. Ottershaw 104. Portsmouth G.S. 45 for 1. Lost. L.W.C. 91 (Brav 30V Lost. v. Bedales School. Awav. The match afainst Churcher's College was Belles 142 for 8 dec. abandoned through rain. L.W.C. 85 for 8. Drawn. W.L.F. 61 UNDER-14 CRICKET Captain: A. Peachey The team began and ended the season with victories, but these were the only successes in a mediocre record. On paper, the team had almost an embarras de richesse, but it was a rare occasion when more than one player attained his true potential. Rash strokes and poor running between the wickets invariably began the sorry procession to and from the crease. Carter and Clode both played for the Under-15 team. Carter proved a tenacious, if not a prolific, opener, but his running between the wickets was poor. Clode deserved more success both with bat and ball, possessing a fluent style and quick eye for the opponent's weakness. Skinner and Ashman were the muscle men of the side, but sorely lacked technique. McDowell could pick the balls to hit and fully deserved his 47 not out against Crookham Court. Peachey, whilst an able captain, had a poor season with the bat. Three all-rounders, Fitzsimmons, James and Mullen, all succeeded on occasions; as they acquire greater physical strength they may prove to be formidable adversaries. Dixon-Didier was a fiery opening bowler who sometimes frightened the opposition into errors of judgment. McKee used his ample frame to advantage behind the stumps. Elson, Greatbanks and French also appeared. Elson won the single-wicket knock-out competition. Won 2, Lost 2. Drawn 1. Beat Newbury G.S.; Ottershaw. Lost to Portsmouth G.S.; Crookham Court. Drew with Seaford. R.M.T.

THE TENNIS CLUB Last year's Sower told of a small pilot scheme to try to get Tennis "off the ground." I am happy to say Tennis is now in full flight. Its proving trials are over. The dozen regular tennis players have been but a minute fraction of the boys who have used the school court. It is indeed significant that Graham Ridler, a 1st XI cricketer, won the knock-out competition. In this, Nick Salisbury, Trevor Mallett and John Morris were the other semi-finalists. These three, together with Kenny Nicholas, our captain, have been the nucleus of the team which have played in regular matches against other schools. The results of their matches may not appear to show success—but success was indeed there, for, unlike most schools, they have had only a year or so's play as against six or seven. In all the matches they have tried to play fast, attacking tennis, never afraid to smash or volley. The rest of the team has been made up from Cyrus Ardalan, Siya Makou, Pat Emery, Bruce Williamson, John Martin, Dave Carey or Graham Ridler—and each in turn has had their moment of triumph. Following Andrew Loch's success last year, the Nestle's Schools Ladder Competition was again run. Nick Salisbury finished at the top, but was not available to represent us and so Trevor Mallett stepped into the breach. In conjunction with this a series of tennis coaching films were shown and, while Caroline was not everyone's idea of a pin-up, throughout the season the players reminded themselves to punch the volley and "throw" the racquet in the service. Now we once again look hopefully to the future. We now have the use of a grass court behind Mr. Fryer's house, which he tends lovingly for us. We hope therefore to cater for a larger group of boys next year, for there is a tremendous wealth of young players eager to try to emulate the apparently easy antics of Newcombe, Santana, Emerson and Co. Why don't you come along and try? Results: Reading "A" Lost 2—7 Reed's Lost 4—5 Portsmouth 2nd Lost 1—(>% Charles Chute Won 5—4 Farnham Lost 0—9 Ottershaw Won 4—3 Charles Chute Won l%—\% Queen Mary's Lost 3—6 P.D. 62 TUNBRIDGE JONES LTD.

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You could be one of tomorrow's leaders at the Midland—Britain's most progressive bank. In recent years, the Midland has introduced more new services than any other British bank. Clearly, to maintain that standard we must have live and enthusiastic men who are capable of becoming equally live and enthusiastic branch managers and executives. This doesn't mean you have to be a genius, or anything like one. Indeed, the young men who join the Midland these days come from grammar schools, public schools and universities in all parts of the country but those we choose have two qualities in common. They all have the essential qualifications of ambition and leadership that will take them to the top. And in a Midland career you can get to the top more quickly than in most. Why ? Because we are quick to recognise ability, prompt in rewarding promise, constant in practical training and encouragement. We want you to get on! PROSPECTS? The way to the top is open to everyone. ENCOURAGEMENT? Of a practical kind. Entrants with 'A' level G.C.E. passes are eligible for 'study leave' to prepare for the Institute of Bankers examinations. If you show particular promise you will be eligible for the Special Grade—with an immediate increase in salary and accelerated training. TRAINING? From the start, and progressively at all stages. SALARY? A minimum of £2,100 p.a. as a branch manager (probably while still in your early thirties) rising to £5,000 p.a. or more according to responsibility. SECURITY? This may not be important to you now—but it will be later! The Midland offers complete security plus many valuable fringe benefits, including a non-contributory pension of two-thirds final salary after full service. And on the way to all this there is a full and interesting life awaiting you at the Midland. If you like people, if you want to do something worth doing, if you are healthy, ambitious and have a good G.C.E. with 'A' levels, you stand an excellent chance of being selected. Interviews can be arranged in London or at one of a number of local centres, but please write first to:

THE STAFF MANAGER, MIDLAND BANK LIMITED, 27-32, POULTRY, LONDON, E.C.2

64 Index of Advertisers

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R. W. Forsyth Ltd. 9 Barclays Bank 10 Holt & Haskell Ltd 15

B. J. Grassby IS R.A.F. 22 Institute of Chartered Accountants ...... 30 Heelas 32

Ministry of Defence (Navy) ...... 38 Universal School of Motoring 43

Basticks 45 Michael Harrington Ltd...... 54

S.C.A.T.S. 54 Tunbridge Jones Ltd...... 63 Smith Bros. 63

Midland Bank 64 Langham, Herald Press, Farnham 22/4/67