PRICE TWO SHILLINGS and SIXPENCE. Entered at Stationers' Hall TIERRA COLFEIANA!

No. 45. Vol. 12. NOVEMBER, 1928

PRICE TWO SHILLINGS AND SIXPENCE. Entered at Stationers' Hall TIERRA COLFEIANA!

THE SCHOOL CAMP, near VIGO, SPAIN. August 1928. Frontispiece, dolfeian,

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PACK NOTBS 5 To THE CLUB. R. W. CREECH, B.A 8 NOTES FROM THE SCHOOL 9 ABRAHAM COLFE CLUB NOTES :— Fixtures ...... 15 Dances ...... 15 Hon. Treasurer's Report 18 Statement of Account 21 Sports Committee Account 24 Annual Dinner 25 PAST v. PRESENT 28 OLD BOYS'DAY 30 ALUMNI COLFENSES 33 IN PIAM MEMORIAM 37 ATHLETICS : — I. The Ground 38 II. Cricket 38 III. Association Football 45 IV. Rugby Football 46 V. Tennis 47 VI. Swimming ...... 49 OUTPOST NOTES 50

NOTICES 56

3IlU8trat(on0. TiERRA COLFBIANA ! Frontispiece ON AN ASSAM TEA ESTATE To face p. 51 VIEWS OF THE ARGENTINE To face p. 54 Colfeian,

Hon. Editor.—F. E. BENNETT, M.A., 23, Morley Road, Lewisham, S.E.13; and at the School. Hon. Assistant Editor.—F. M. MANNING, 1, Kinveachy Gardens, S.E.7. Hon. Magazine Organising Secretary.—A. O. WIGZEU,, 26, Wisteria Road, S.E.13. Hon. Treasurer.—H. A. BAILEY, 23, Hill View Road, Orpington, Kent. Hon. Secretary.—W. I,. ANTHONY, 49, Dowanhill Road, S.E.6.

Ylotes. HE new Editor, who takes up his duties after the publication of this issue, needs no introduction to readers. Perhaps he will pardon our flippancy when we say that many of us retain early memories T of a tall* figure, practising slip catches with a piece of chalk, and discussing the beauties of that hazy affair, the Constitutions of Clarendon, or the knotty points of English Grammar. Iii guiding the destinies of the Mag., he will be dealing with another form of history—lesser and limited history, it is true, but more interesting to Colfeians, we dare to claim, than the mysterious Constitutions of Clarendon. (We are tempted to cry: " What were they, at any rate?", and to offer a prize for the answer.) Colfeians should realise that this lesser history is manufactured by themselves. How is the Editor to record it, unless they banish their usual, er— modesty (we almost became un-Christian and wrote " lazi- ness ") and inform him of any personal news that might be interesting to readers? So we beg of them to support the new Editor as they have supported the old, and we pass on the blue pencil with the hope that it will find plenty of material on which to operate —not too drastically, we pray, lest it suggest to the wielder that his earnest coaching in the past fell upon stony ground! * * * The following details of after-School courses, Examina- tion results, etc., are reported : — Oxford (Keble College).—C. E. Matthews. 6 Gbe Colteian

Cambridge (Trinity College).—E. C. Evans, 1st Class, Mathematical Tripos, Part I. Cambridge (Queen's College).—S. W. Lister, 2nd Class, Mechanical Tripos, Part II. London (King's College).—B. Lancaster, Law Scholar- ship; S. C. Thompson, B.D., A.K.C., 1st Class, McCaul prize for Hebrew; A. S. Carr, Dentistry. London (Guy's Hospital).—J. W. H. Jones, L.D.S., house surgeon; H. M. Norman, L.D.S. Leathersellers' Technical College.—C. R. Strutt, L. W. Weeks. Chartered Accountancy.—R. F. Sheppard and K. P. Poole, B.A., LL.B., passed their Final C.A. Exam, this year. Northampton Institute.—R. G. de Bray, B.Sc.(Eng.), 1st Class Hons.; B. G. de Bray, Inter B.Sc.(Eng-). Insurance.—S. D. Hewitt, Fellow of Chartered Insurance Institute. * * * We have received the undermentioned details regarding appointments, etc. : — Paul White, B.A. (1914-20), to be Lecturer in Mathe- matics at Aberdeen University. The Rev. J. A. Brookes, M.A. (1906-10), to be Priest- in-Charge of Hampden Park Conventional District, Willing- don, Eastbourne. I. B. A. Rokes (1920-24), to the Anglo South-American Bank. C. W. Page, to be Assistant-Engineer, Anglo Persian Oil Company, Basra. Henry Williamson (1907-13), who has lately come so much to the fore with his literary Nature studies, was awarded the Hawthornden Literature prize for 1928 for his book, " Tarka, the Otter." M. L. Winslade (1909-14), in conjunction with R. G. Cox, has been awarded the third prize of ^150 (in connection with the Lewisham Borough Council competition open to British architects) offered for plans and designs for a new Town Hall.

* * * Our heartiest congratulations and best wishes to recent Benedicts: — 1928. May 26th.—F. P. Sartin (1915-18), to Marjorie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Collins, at St. Lawrence's, Catford. June 2nd.—R. F. Cruttenden (1899-03), to Hilda, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Brown, at the Parish Church, Bletchingley, Surrey. TObe Coltelan

June 23rd.—S. C. Wilkins (1912-17), to Gladys, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Hicks, at St. John's, I/ewisham. July 28th.—H. E. Devereux (1907-12), to Nora, daughter of the late Mr. E. W. Longmore and Mrs. Long- more, at St. Peter's, Streatham. Sept. 15th.—F. W. McCombie (1910-15), to Jessie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pierce. * * * We note that with reference to the School's acquisition of All Saints' Orphanage, the I/.C.C. has been recommended by the Education Committee to make a grant to the Governors of ^8,000, providing that the total expenditure does not exceed ;£10,460. The actual purchase price was £7,771. The Com- mittee have also stated that monies for the purchase of a playing field (the lease of the present ground having expired) might legitimately be obtained from the sale of stock, and the question will be dealt with on its merits. * * * O.C. photographers will be pleased to hear that some late members of the School Photographic Club have formed a Postal Society, with the Headmaster as President, Mr. A. P. Wells, M.A., Vice-President, G. C. Green Hon. Treasurer, and H. W. D. Jones, 76, Culverley Road, Catford, S.E.6, Hon. Secretary. The aim of the Society is to cater for Old Boys who are interested in photography as a hobby and who would welcome the opportunity to come into contact with each other. At present, everything will be done by means of circulating portfolios containing prints, etc. The entrance fee is one shilling, and the annual subscription 2s. 6d., to cover the cost of postage on portfolios. As the Society is in its infancy, nothing ambitious can be attempted yet, but there are hopes that in the future its scope will be extended to include features which should prove a valuable boon to photographers. The Hon. Sec. would be very glad to answer inquiries, and to receive applications for membership. * * * There was a curious coincidence in connection with the School's return from their camp at Vigo, Spain, this summer. They were brought home by the Asturias, and the third officer of this fine ship turned out to be Eric Sandys (1913-15), who was delighted to furbish up old memories—and no doubt in- dulged in a little minor leg-pulling when offering his services as a nautical guide ! * * * O.C.'s who attended the informal dance at Lochaber Hall, on October 6th, will join in offering felicitations to Messrs. ttbe Colfeian

V. G. Curnow and F. G. Baker, the organisers. The odd sixty present enjoyed a very jolly evening—really remarkable value for money—and another dance of this kind would not come amiss. F. E. Dumayne (1891-97) still wields the baton over the Hither Green Choral and Orchestral Society, now entering the twenty-seventh season. The first concert will be held at Gold- smiths' College, New Cross, on November 24th, 1928, in conjunction with the South London Philharmonic Society, the programme including " Cavalleria Rusticana," " The Wedding Feast " from " Hiawatha," and " Blest Pair of Sirens." On February 2nd, 1929, the Society are booked for a rendering of Mendelssohn's " St. Paul," at the Brownhill Road Baptist Church, and on April 13th, the third concert, at Goldsmiths', will consist of a full version of " The Rebel Maid." This year, on completion of 25 years' service as Lay Clerk, F. E. Dumayne was presented with a handsome silver tea service and other gifts by the Bishops and members of the Chapter and members of Southwark Cathedral Choir. * * * The Dorian Choir, under Fred. Leeds, Mus. Bac., has com- menced its eighth season. He would be pleased to hear from any O.C.'s—trained singers—who might like to join. Heavy basses are in particular demand. As the result of its concert last April, the Choir were able to hand over about £35 to the " New Organ Fund " of St. Stephen's, Lewisham.

O.C.'s who were at the School some thirty years ago will, no doubt, recollect Mr. H. A. Wilson, B.A., an assistant master who took Holy Orders, leaving to accept the rectorship of St. Peter's, Norbiton. We now learn that he is the Bishop of Chelmsford.

TO THE CLUB. I wish to express my thanks to all those who have assisted me in my year of office, which has been a great pleasure. I am leaving, however, to my successor a legacy of hard work. It has been the lot of the Executive this year to decide a momentous question, one that has caused us a great amount of anxious thought. It is known to most membery of the A.C.C. that the Crown Authorities are contemplating building upon Horn Park Lane, and that a large slice of the present sports field will be required for that purpose. As a compensation, the Crown Agents have ttbe Colteian 9 offered an area of 12 acres, being part of the present field and part of the arable field behind. It will make a splendid ground, but it will take a large sum of money to condition it and make it habitable. The problem is one of great gravity, as, after the preparing, there will follow the expense of upkeep. A smaller portion, a little larger than the present field, could be obtained, but as the cost of preparing this would be not much less than the more ambitious scheme, it has been considered expedient to try to obtain a field which would allow of the much needed expansion, particularly for the development of Rugby. The work of obtaining the capital sum necessary will be a strenuous and difficult undertaking, but not insuperable, if everyone who is desirous of the continuance of the Club will do his best to assist. Failing this, it would mean the extinction of the Old Colfeians as an entity in the world of sport, for a club without a ground cannot last long. May I, therefore, earnestly ask all those who are able to be ready to respond to the appeal when it is issued. In time past,, by the energy and pluck of a few devoted O.C.'s, the Horn Park Ground was acquired. I hope that in the present critical time we may not fail to carry on their tradition of '' Per aspera ad astra "—or, in other words, " by hard work to a first-class Sports Field." R. W. CREECH, (Retiring President).

"Motes from tbe Scbool. When the School reassembled on Thursday, September 13th, we found our numbers greater than ever, owing to further increases in the sizes of the various VI Forms. We are anxiously awaiting the alteration and equipment of the acquired premises. This now seems to be within measurable distance. Mr. E. G. Simm, having obtained a post at King Edward VII. School, Sheffield, left us at the end of the Summer Term. Although only two years at Colfe's, he was well known to the Old Boys, and he will be long remembered at the School for his activities in founding the " Junior Players," and at the Sports Field. His place has been filled by the appointment of Mr. G. Balls (already known to many, as he accompanied the Emanuel contingent to Vigo), to whom we extend a hearty welcome. The Examination Results show that Colfe's maintains its usual high reputation. E. L. Leese was awarded a State 10 ttbe Golletan

Scholarship, as a result of the Higher Schools Certificate Examination of the London University. E. L. Leese, A. S. Carr, L. T. G. Clarke, and W. G. Handby obtained their Cer- tificates, and the last three passed Inter Science (Leese was too young to enter for this). Leese and Handby obtained distinctions in Pure Mathematics. S. Poole and W. Mynett gained Higher School Certifi- cates, and passed Inter Arts, while R. A. Manser, J. Hinch- cliffe and S. C. G. Burfoot gained Higher School Certificates. Out of 72 candidates, 54 were successful in the General School Certificate (equalling 75 per cent.), while 25 qualified for Matriculation. The total number of Distinctions was 47, and four boys gained Honours' Certificates. Candidates who passed the General School Certificate and also qualified for Matriculation were :—S. F. Horton, J. P. Newberry (Mathe- matics, Physics), L. W. Pinkney ,(Mathematics, Physics), H. R. Bassington (Mathematics), K. B. Coates (History, Mathematics, Physics—Honours' Certificate), J. E. Hawken, G. H. W. Humphreys, J. L,. Kirby (Mathematics, Physics), C. S. Macklon (Physics), A. V. Martin (Mathematics, Mechanics, Physics, Chemistry—Honours' Certificate), J. E. Maycock (Physics), W. H. Scates (oral French, oral Ger- man), A. G. Smith (Mathematics, Physics), C. D. Andrews (English, French, written and oral, Mathematics, Physics— Honours' Certificate), I. M. Clarke (Physics), L,. G. H. Dark (English, French), K. Grayston, N. L,. Hibbs (Geography, Mathematics, Mechanics—Honours' Certificate), J. A. Mclver, G. J. Morrant (Mathematics), E. W. Sargent, G. W. Smith (Physics, oral French), C. R. Strutt, D. W. Wallace (Mathematics) and H. B. Hiscocks. Candidates who obtained the General School Certificate were :—P. A. Wright (Mathe- matics), R. E. Blackmore, B. C. Carr (Physics, oral French), W. R. Dalziel, F. L. Drake, J. Dros (Chemistry), H. T. Edwards (Mathematics), F. C. Harrison (Physics), J. H. Jordan, K. I,. Masters, I,-. G. V. Prowse, D. P. Roe, T. Stuchbery, J. E. Swanson, I. E. J. Thomas, A. G. Black, J. H. Donofield, P. J. H. Harrington, B. S. L. Jones (Geog- raphy, Physics), R. D. Jones, A. D. Leggett (Physics), D. B. Lister, C. E. Long, G. J. Masters, L- A. Mills, D. V. Smith (Geography), S. J. Thomson (oral French), E. A. Warnes and L. W. Weeks (Mathematics). Distinctions were gained in the subjects which are shown in parentheses. The main event of the Summer Term was the celebration of Founder's Day. Three Past v. Present Cricket Matches were played at Horn Park and the School Field, and the School would like to take this opportunity to thank the Old Boys for their wonderful hospitality on this occasion, and also the Coltefan 11

many ladies who worked so hard to supply them all with tea. In the evening, the Head took the chair at the Supper at the School, which was attended by a very representative gathering of Old Boys. On the Monday, the boys, organised by Houses, jour- neyed by motor-coach to many places of interest, including Winchester, Arundel and Cambridge. After the School Exams., many visits were undertaken to various works, including the South Metropolitan Gas Com- pany's Chemical Works, Greenwich Power Station, and Woolwich Arsenal. Just before the end of the Term, the School held an Exhibition of Work. The Headmaster and Mrs. Morris received parents on two evenings, during which the Hall was arranged to display the many activities (especially " out-of- School ") of the boys. The event was very popular, the Hall being crowded. Speech Day will be held on October 24th, and will probably be a past event by the time these Notes are in print. We should like to welcome more Old Boys this year at the School Play. G. Bernard Shaw's " You Never Can Tell " has been chosen, and will be played three nights, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, December 18th, 19th and 20th. The prices of tickets will be 2s. 6d. and 2s., numbered and reserved, and Is. unreserved. There is a long interval each evening, during which refreshments are obtainable, and which affords an opportunity for Old Boys to foregather. In conclusion, the author of these Notes wishes to thank Messrs. A. C. Southern and P. H. Rees; R. A. Harvey and W. O. Roberts, for their help in compilation.

IDalete, Sulg, 1928. C. E. Matthews, A. S. Carr, L. A. Cawte, S. Poole, L,. T. Clarke (to National Physical Laboratory), A. Wooster and K. Harrington (both to General Electric Company), B. C. Carr, J. H. Donofield (to Public Services Illumination Company), H. Edwards, R. Tribe (Chartered Accountancy), K. S. Martin (to Mercantile Marine), A. S. Wells, 1,. Pinkney (to Siemen's), R. V. Smith (to de Havilland Aircraft Company), A. J. Penn (to Barclays Bank), R. C. Underwood (to Mercantile Marine), L. M. D. Clark, N.-S. Coates, F. C. Speare, K. B. Coates (to City of London Electric Company), W. G. Handby, P. A. Wright, R. G. Allsopp, H. S. Baker, J. E. Hawken, T. Stuchberry, L. A. Mills, E. Pawley, A. W. Poole, A. S. 12 ttbe aolteian

Bryant, B. A. Buckingham, K. W. Taylor, H. L. Price, A. R. Davies, R. C. Bishop, C. R. Strutt, L. W. Weeks, and J. Paddon. To all these a hearty welcome is extended by the A.C.C. CRICKET. Played 39, won 22, lost 13, drawn 4. Judging by these figures, the past season may be classed as satisfactory, but the results of certain individual matches, particularly 1st XI, were very disappointing. At the beginning of the season the batting was poor, despite the coaching of Mr. Hearne, the old county player, who attended twice a week. Examinations rather interfered with practice. The 1st XI were fortunate in possessing three of last year's bowlers, and this meant a strong attack—which was well supported by the field. The team found better form in batting towards the latter part of the season. R. A. Harvey proved a capable skipper, S. Saunders the best all-rounder, and H. Baker an unusually smart wicket-keeper. The School put up a splendid fight in the Past v. Present game, and it was a pity that the match had to be left unfinished. SWIMMING. In this department, Colfe's did well. At Brockley County School Gala they secured first place in the Invitation race, and second place at the Bromley School Gala, five teams competing in each case. At the London Public Schools Gala, the School came third out of fifteen in the Open Team Race, and also third in the junior event. At the L.S.C. Gala, Colfe's carried off the Lewisham Trophy Shield. They have now won this fourteen times out of a possible twenty-seven. The School Championship went to R. Underwood with W. O. Roberts 2nd, and J. D. Swanson 3rd. The School Gala was held on October 4th. Day House won both Upper and Lower Team Races, W. O. Roberts the open 60 yards, and J. D. Swanson the Senior Diving. THE SCHOOL CAMP IN SPAIN. (From a Correspondent.) When the idea of a camp in Spain was first mooted, one imagined a small party of 40 or 50 stalwarts taking their chance. Little did we think that a party 180 strong would board the Almanzora at Southampton, under the name of Colfe. The story of the expedition divides itself naturally into two distinct parts—the sea trips, and the experiences on Gbe Coif clan is

Spanish soil. Most of us looked forward most eagerly to the five days aboard two of our up-to-date liners. We were not disappointed. The weather was perfect—apart from a little fog the first day—and " the Bay " most kind. One feels now that a real Biscay sea would have given us much more to think about! However, it was so placid that most of us have come to the conclusion that sailors exaggerate or that we are " born sailors." The Royal Mail Company had arranged everything perfectly, and the officers on both the Almanzo-ra and Asturias were extraordinarily kind. Everything possible was done for our comfort and pleasure. Both ships were explored from stem to stern—a memorable experience for all of us. The return journey on the Asturias was made more interesting by the fact that the third officer was an Old Colfeian—and intensely proud of it, too! His name was E. Sandys. His admiration for his old Headmaster—Mr. I/ucas—was unbounded, and not even the presence of two " Heads " of Colfe—one present and one past—had the slightest effect on his enthusiasm for the " grand old man." He spent most of his spare time with the boys, and declared that those days were the happiest he had experienced for a very long time. One could fill columns recounting the joys of these voyages, but the other part of the adventure proved equally thrilling. We had a great reception when we landed at Vigo, and the Press on the following day gave us a whole front page, complete with pictures ! A special train hurried us to Lourido and we had our first view of the most glorious camp site imaginable—even the fact that our last day there was a trifle (?) damp does not dim the memories of that first view. Imagine a wonderful bay, with a two to three miles stretch of soft sand, and in the background hills rising gently, ever inviting us to explore their beauty. What more could we wish for ? With such a picture in mind it would not be difficult for anyone to visualise our daily routine. Bathing, walk- ing, games, expeditions—and, of course, feeding. Once or twice during the camp we had the most delicious sardines we have ever tasted (and the Mayor, thinking we were short, presented each of us with a tin !) One must mention one or two of the " big " expeditions; the first to Santiago to visit the cathedral. The charabanc drive was most enjoyable, some of the scenery exquisite, and the driving always thrilling—in fact, these drivers gave one the impression that they had a cheap view of life, or a theory that the faster they went, the longer they could make their stops, and the more enjoyable their " siestas." Santiago was the ancient capital of Galicia, a sombre old city, for cen- H dbc Colfeian turies the centre for thousands of Christian pilgrims. On the way we visited Pontevedra, with its bull-ring, a town whose name recalls one of the stiffest actions of the Peninsular War. One of the most delightful of our excursions was to Tuy, an ancient border fortress on the banks of the Mifio—a river which washes Spain on the one side and Portugal on the other. Visits were also made to an American School, and a Jesuit monastery—our reception on each occasion being most cordial—typical of the spirit everywhere. The Mayor of Vigo, Sefior Alonzo, set the example by being most kind and considerate. Beside visiting the camp, he arranged for a party of Galician singers and dancers to give us a recital of folk songs and an exhibition of folk dances. In their quaint costumes they proved most enter- taining, and their singing and dancing were of a high standard. On another occasion this genial Mayor placed a boat carrying 150 passengers at our disposal, and those able to go enjoyed a delightful trip round Vigo Bay and a visit to a Spanish battleship Jamie I. Here again we received every kindness, and were shown all over the ship. One could multiply instances of charming courtesy and kindness shown us by people in all spheres, from the Anglo-South American bank manager and R.M.S. representative, to the fishermen who managed the " yacht " lent by the owner of the land on which we camped. Sad to relate, after 14 days of gorgeous sunshine, we were actually washed out of camp. That mattered little, for we carried away with us wonderful memories. The expedition has been an experience we are not likely to forget, and we hope it is the first of a series of " camps " in foreign countries. tlbe Colteian is Hbrabam Colfe Club "Motes, 1928. CLUB FIXTURES. 1928. Nov. 22.—Annual General Meeting at the School, 7.30 p.m. Nov. 25.—Colfe Sermon at St. Mary's Parish Church, Iyewisham (Morning Service, 11 a.m.). Preacher, the Vicar, the Rev. A. I,. Preston. Dec. 8.—1st Dance, at Greenwich Borough Hall. Dec. 15.—Past v. Present Rugby Match, at the School Ground, 2.30 p.m. Dec. 26.—Charity Match, O.C.F.C. v. Old Roans, at Horn Park. Kick-off, 11.30 a.m. Proceeds to Miller Hospital. 1929. Jan. 19.—2nd Dance, at Greenwich Borough Hall. Feb. 16.—3rd Dance, at Greenwich Borough Hall. Mar. 9.—4th Dance, at Greenwich Borough Hall. Mar. 30.—Past v. Present Association Match, at the School Ground, 2.30 p.m. DANCES. The Balance Sheet for 1927-28 is published elsewhere, and although final figures have proved less disappointing than was anticipated, it is to be hoped that this season's Dances will be much more adequately supported. The Committee were very sorry indeed to lose I/. J. Piper, a most enthusiastic and efficient Hon. Secretary, who has held office for several years, H. E. Devereux, an excellent Hon. Treasurer, Messrs. S. W. Phillips (Chairman), L. E. Brunton, and C. D. Blackaller, who have also resigned. The new Hon. Sec. is C. W. Coppinger, 48, Tressillian Road, Brockley, S.E., and the following members are assisting him:—C. M. Price, K. L. Keell, G. Baker, and V. G. Curnow. There will be several additions to this list shortly. Dates of dances, all at Greenwich Borough Hall, are Sat., Dec. 8th, 1928, and Jan. 19th, Feb. 16th and March 9th, 1929. Tickets will be 5s. 9d. each, or 6s. 6d. at the door. This lowering of prices was made possible by reduction in hire rates of the Hall. It is hoped to retain the services of last year's band, and refreshments will be on the usual lavish scale. Particulars as to access to the Hall and facilities for " getting home " will be published in a special circular, to be distributed in due course. We urge every O.C. to back up the Committee and justify their policy in changing the venue from Blackheath to Greenwich—by attending each of these dances, and bringing their friends. An average attendance of 170 will ensure a very small balance in accounts at the end of the season, and this ©ID colfetane' Dances, 1927*1928.

RECEIPTS. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. Dance on 12th Nov., 1927 164 Tickets 6/6 53 6 0 Orchestra 43 15 0 15 „ S S 0 Hall 101 0 0 1 Ticket s'i- 5 0 Catering 125 17 1 58 16 0 Printing and Advertising 13 7 8 Dance on 3rd Dec., 1927 94 Tickets 6/6 30 11 0 Balloons and Novelties 7 17 6 4 „ 1 8 0 Prizes 1 14 10 2 5/- 0 10 0 Gratuities, etc 150 32 9 0 Badges for Committee Dance on 21st Jan., 1928 149 Tickets 48 8 6 Cheque Book 6 f- 2 2 0 Committee's Expenses 50 10 6 Amount paid to Greenwich Borough Council, being retaining tees Dance on 18th Feb., 1928 121 Tickets @ 6/6 39 6 6 for 1928-1929 (in advance) 23 ~ 81- 6 18 0 Balance at Bank 8 „ 2 16 0 3 %•- 15 0 49 15 6 Dance on 17th Mar., 1928 179 Tickets 62 13 0 2 12 0 § 3 „ ll- 16 6 9 3 7 6 S Ht 67 9 0 a 18 Tickets for Committee @ £1 18 0 0 DONATIONS :— From Committee o/a Tickets 11 14 0 From Committee o/a Prizes, etc. 2 0 0 From I,. Piper, Esq. 2 0 0 From I,. Brunton, Esq. . . 1 10 0 From E. Goadby, Esq. 19 6 Sundry 2 18 3 8 Balance at commencement of Season 1927-28 4 4 8 Received from Abraham Coife Club 3 15 0 £303 3 4 £303 3 4

Compared with Vouchers and found correct, H. E. DKVEREUX, H. A. WmBLEY, Hon' Auditor. Hon; Treasurer. ttbe Colteian 17 figure should be easily passed, remembering the number of Old Boys who tread the light, fantastic. I^et those who don't, learn !

Instead of holding the usual Alfresco Concert this year, the Cricket and Tennis Clubs arranged a Gymkhana, which took place at Horn Park on June 16th. All the fun of the fair was promised—and delivered. The cokernut shies, presided over by K. Keell, provided our fieldsmen with an opportunity to demon- strate their inaccurate throwing. C. W. Coppinger, in charge of the dart board, merited a medal for bravery in sticking to his post while the ladies made eager but uncomfortably inaccurate shots at the target, and then, in Christian spirit, rewarded them with packets of cigarettes. Messrs. Batchelor and Devereux corrupted everybody by irresistible invitations to indulge in Shove Ha'penny, luring clients on with small payments to waste their heritage of copper, and generally showing the polished villainy of the best croupiers. The Misses Curnow and V. G. Curnow persuaded optimists to stake their hopes on a hidden Ten-shilling note, which was finally exhumed to the credit of Guy Goulden. Pandering to the atavistic spirit in humanity, C. M. Price paraded in a top hat, behind wire netting, and Mrs. Price offered us tennis balls—at a price—wherewith to bombard the said hat. Also, there was the more sesthetic entertainment of a weight-guessing competition, won by Miss lyongmore, and Miss G. Curnow. We must devote a separate paragraph to the Duck 'Er, if only because of the heroism it brought forth. This ingenious contrivance, conceived by S. W. Phillips, and executed by R. Hichisson, consisted of a precarious seat over a tank full of water, entirely protected by netting except for a small bull's eye. On a direct hit being registered, the seat gave way, shooting the sitter into the water, among howls of cruel delight. It was a very cold evening, and the volunteer victims, Messrs. Phillips (in all the regalia of a char-lady), Tate, Curnow, Price, Biffin, and Ford (as Mrs. May) might well have shared masses of pneumonia among themselves. However, had they died martyrs' deaths, they would have passed away with the satisfaction of knowing that the Duck 'Er had gathered heavy dividends. The refreshment tent did a steady trade, and a dance band catered for those inclined to Terpsichore. The attendance— about a hundred—would have been much larger, but for the unfortunate drop in temperature. At the end of the evening the President presented the prizes, and made a short speech thanking the organisers—who, indeed, deserved every congratulation. is ttbe Coltelan

The Hon. Sec. of the Business Information Bureau reports one item for the past half-year, V. G. Curnow obtaining a good post for a boy just leaving School. O.C's are asked to remember this quiet branch of the Club's activities.

REPORT OF HON. TREASURER FOR YEAR 1927-28. In drawing up the statements of accounts this year, I have set them out in a rather different form, endeavouring to show more clearly whether the Club and the Magazine are self-supporting. The General Statement of Account shows a balance of cash in hand on September 31st last of £52 19s. 6d., against £33 9s. 8d., at the beginning of the financial year, but after deduction of Capital Account and Benevolent Fund Account monies and future subscriptions, etc., held in trust, there is left a net £19 11s. 4d., compared with £15 18s. 6d. last year. This increase is practically entirely due to the receipt of subscriptions for past issues of the Magazine. It will be seen from the statement of the Year's Working that our four social functions have been run at a cost to the Club of £41 8s. 2d. ; that the Past v. Present Cricket Match Teas cost us £7 3s. 8d. ; and that sundry and incidental expenses have amounted to the balance, £28 15s. 2d., which shows a reduction on last year. To meet these expenses, I have received 294 subscriptions amounting to £58 2s. 6d. (an amount con- siderably in excess of the average for the last few years)—and a few pounds derived from Interest on Capital Account invest- ments. Also we have been fortunate in receiving a donation of ten guineas from the Leathersellers' Company, and one of five guineas from A. S. Gibbs, Esq., both of which have been acknow- ledged with the sincere thanks of the Club. It will be seen that with this help we have just managed to pay our way, showing a small surplus (£1 14s. lid.) on the year's working. The Capital Account shows no change, as there have not been any new I/ife Members. The Benevolent Fund continues to increase, and I thank all who have contributed to it this year. One application has been made, and the Committee has thought fit to authorise a grant of £2. Reviewing the state of the Magazine Finances, the heavy deficits shown on each Magazine Account for a considerable time have been causing the Executive Committee a certain apprehension, and they have gone into the questions of reduction in the costs of production and also methods for obtaining prompt ttbe Colt elan 19 payment. Various steps have been taken, but the subject is still under consideration. I have thought that a separate account for each magazine issued, as previously shown, indicates little, and I have decided to run the Magazine as an entirely separate account, carrying forward a balance from year to year. For this purpose I have started the account with the deficit on last year's issues, Nos. 41/2, of £28 8s. 8d., as this amount cannot be considered necessarily a loss—and during the year have credited it with all the arrear subscriptions received. This method at least has the advantage of showing at a glance whether the Magazine is being run as a business proposition. Analysis of receipts this year disclose that the cost of the current numbers (43/4) is not yet covered, but that payments are slightly higher than last year. The amount received for subscriptions in arrear has been abnormally high, no less than £16 being on account of the Nos. 41 and 42, which showed the heavy deficit at the commencement of this financial year. To increase this advantage the cost of production has been reduced. The Illustrations Fund has been well supported, and I should like to thank donors once again for their help. I am pleased to report that I have also received donations for assistance to the Magazine and I greatly appreciate them. From the facts before us it is obvious that the reduction of the deficit during the year by £5 12s. lid.—leaving it at £22 15s.9d —is almost entirely due to the payment of arrears. Although satisfactory so far, the Magazine still needs careful attention, increased sales and prompt payment, if it is to be maintained at the same high standard on a self-supporting basis. I think we can claim that we have come through the year quite well, but at the same time, it must be remembered that both with regard to the Club and the Magazine we have been exceedingly fortunate. Taking an average year, on the one hand we have against us annual expenses amounting to approximately £75, and on the other an average receipt from subscriptions and interest of about £58 (this excludes the Magazine). While we need donations amounting to 15 guineas to bring our bank balance back to where it was at the beginning of the year, we cannot call ourselves self-supporting. I trust that the day when we can raise sufficient money by subscriptions to pay all our liabilities is not far distant, but we must rely upon the loyal support and co-operation of all members. Attendance at functions, prompt payment of subscriptions, and the obtaining of new members are necessary if we are to succeed. We are progressing, but, as the parent Club, it is up to us to assist our various sections as much as we can, and to extend our activities. 20 ttbe Colfcian

This, however, can only be done when we cease to need assistance ourselves. In conclusion, I should like particularly to thank our President, Mr. Creech, the Officers of the Club, and the Executive Committee for the assistance they have afforded me during the year. ABRAHAM COLFE CLUB. 2>r. Statement of Account, Year 1927-28. dr. S s. d. £ s. d. e 9. d. * s. d. £ s. d. October 1st, 1927 — October 1st, 1927. BALANCE :— BALANCE, CASH AT BANK 33 9 8 Capital (Current) Account 3 10 10 DEFICIT ON MAGAZINE ACCOUNT 28 8 8 Benevolent Fund (Current) Account 9 17 10 September 30th, 1928. A.C.C. Subscriptions (1927/28 Account) 0 15 0 CAPITAL (CURRENT) ACCOUNT — „ Future Subscriptions Account (1928/29) 076 Balance from Year 1926 3 10 10 1 O fl BENEVOLENT FUND (CURRENT) ACCOUNT. Magazine Account, No. 43 I 12 6 Balance from Year 1926/27 9 17 10 ,, ,, No. 44 0 17 6 Donations received 5 11 6 O JQ Q Interest from Lucas Presentation Fund 300 Future No 45 050 18 9 4 No 46 026 2 0 0 „ „ „ No. 47 026 — 16 9 4 0100 A.C.C. SUBSCRIPTIONS RECEIVED IN ADVANCE. September 30th, 1928. Balance from 1926/7, Subscriptions for Year 1928/29 0 7 6 DEFICIT ON MAGAZINE ACCOUNT 22 15 9 Received during Year ,, „ „ 1928/29 1 7 6 £J GRANT TO DANCE COMMITTEE (LOAN) 3 15 0 ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, 1929/30 0 5 0 CP BALANCE: — ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, 1930/31 0 5 0 r» 59 19 8 — 250 Less Amount due for Payment (included in Statement SUBSCRIPTIONS RECEIVED FOR FUTURE ISSUES OF MAGAZINE. § of Expenditure) 702 No. 45 Balance from 1926/27 . . 050 Received during year . . 250 F-fe JC5" 19 6 (^ & l(J 0 No. 46 Balance from 1926/27 026 Received during year 1 12 6 1 1 1 9c 0 No. 47 Balance from 1926/27 026 Received during year 0 15 0 0 17 g No. 48 „ 0 15 0 No. 49 0 12 6 No. 50 ,, 0 12 6 No. 51 0 S 0 No. 52 0 5 0 No. 53 0 5 0 Examined, compared with vouchers, and found correct. We No. 54 0 5 0 have also verified the balance in the hands of the Club's Bankers No 55 0 2 Q and the Club's holding of £155 War Loan, 5%, 1929/47. The No! 56 ', 0 2 6 holding of 52 National Savings Certificates will be inspected later. 876 (Signed) H. MARKS, \ Hon. PROFIT ON GYMKHANA (since placed to credit of Dance 6/11/28. H. A. WHIBLEY./ Auditors. Committee) 2 15 6 SURPLUS ON YEAR'S WORKING 1 14 11 to £97 1 5 £97 1 5 ABRAHAM COLFE CLUB. Dr. Statement of Receipts and Expenditure, Year 1927-28. dr. AUTUMN MEETING ACCOUNT. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. « S d. Expenses. F. Sanders, Catering 660 RECEIPTS. Trio (K. Gurnett) . . 330 Donation from Leatnersellers' Company .. .. 10 10 0 Printing and Sundries 2 1 8 „ „ A. S. Gibbs, Esq 550 Receipts. Amount collected . . 11 1 0 Subscriptions for Year 1923/4 076 „ 1924/5 176 36th ANKTJAX DINNER ACCOUNT. „ 1925/6 400 Expenses. G. & B. Monico 31 2 4 „ 1926/7 11 12 6 Artists 550 „ 1927/8 40 0 0 Printing and Sundries 220 (Balance from 1926/7) .. .. 0 15 0 Receipts. Sale of Tickets 31 14 6 INTEREST received from : — Capital Account (£95 5% War Stock) .. .. 4 15 0 BOHEMIAN CONCERT ACCOUNT. Club Funds on Deposit at Bank 095 Expenses. F. Sandeis — Catering 9 18 8 770 Artists « Hire of Piano 1 11 6 <3- Cost of Programmes 1 17 6 V) Sundries 1 11 6 G Receipts. Amount collected . . 12 2 6 a „ from Sale of Pro- grammes 276 5S" CONVERSAZIONE ACCOUNT. Expenses. F. Sanders, Catering 18 12 0 Orchestra and Artists 990 Attendance, lighting, etc. 3 10 0 Hire of Piano 220 Compared with vouchers and found correct. Printing 0 19 6 (Signed) H. MARKS 6/11/28. H. A. WHIBI.EY Receipts. Subscriptions on account of Visitors 850 26 7 6 PAST v. PRESENT CRICKET MATCH. Cost of Provision of Tea 738 Armorial Bearings Licence 110 SUNDRIES. General Meeting and Council Meeting Expenses . . 576 Printing and Stationery 14 19 0 Postages and Fettles 778 Balance 1 14 11 £79 1 11 £79 1 11 2>r. MAGAZINE ACCOUNT, Year 1927-28. Cr,

Oct. 1st, 1927. £ s. d. £ s. d £ s. d. £ s d Deficit on Magazine No. 41 (from General Account) 11 9 1 SUBSCRIPTIONS RECEIVED FOR PAST ISSUES ,, „ „ No. 42 „ „ „ .. 16 19 7 5 Copies Magazine No. 37 @ 2/6 0 12 6 Ot> ft ff 6 ,1 38 @ 2/6 0 15 0 Cost of Printing Magazine No. 43 (Nov. 1927) 39 14 11 IS ' ', 39 @ 2/6 1 17 6 „ Distributing „ „ „ 1 12 2 17 , 40 @ 2/6 226 ll "" 1 64 , 41 @ 2/6 800 Cost of Printing Magazine No. 44 (June, 1928) 37 13 0 64 ,' ) 42 @ 2^6 800 21 7 6 RECEIPTS ON ACCOUNT OF MAGAZINE No. 43 (November, 1927) Balance from year 1926/27, 13 Copies @ 2/6.. 1 12 6 Receipts during year 1927/28, 190 Copies @ 2/6 23 15 0 P) W Advertisement — Dubois, I,td. 1 15 6 ft Half Donations to Illustrations Fund . . 343 „ „ Magazine „ 076 f) — 30 14 9 o RECEIPTS ON ACCOUNT OF MAGAZINE No. 44 31 (June, 1928). C * Balance from vear 1926/27, 7 Copies @ 2/6 0 17 6 s Receipts during year 1927/28, 189 Copies @ 2/6 23 12 6 Advertisement —Dubois , I«td. 1 15 6 „ F. Sanders 2 13 6 Half Donations to Illustrations Fund 343 „ „ Magazine „ 076 3n 10 D September 30th, 1928. BALANCE —DEFICI T TO GENERAL ACCOUNT 22 15 9 £107 8 9 £107 8 9

Compared with vouchers and found correct. (Signed) H. MARKS. 6/11/28. H. A. WHIBLEV. STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT, *. Old Colfeians' Sports Club, for year ending 30th September, 1928. RECEIPTS. EXPENDITURE. £ s. d £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. Balance, 30/9/27 43 14 3 Rent . . 75 0 0 87 10 0 48 5 4 18 7 6 216 11 0 Subletting 32 19 6 119 1 5 16 16 1 49 13 10 0 11 0 2 18 0 12 14 6 15 18 0 Profit on sale of Refreshments 3 11 0 2 18 8 O.CF.C. 0 16 0 Balance in hand 0 2 7 12 14 6 Subscriptions 74 11 6 Special Subscriptions 13 12 10 O.CF.C. 18 3 9 8 0 7 « 97 14 11 8 13 0 O1 O.C.I,.T.C. 3 6 6 O Subscriptions and Entrance Fees 288 14 3 Old Boys Cup 0 10 6 Sale of Old Balls 5 19 9 Old Boys' league 1 13 2 « 4 3 6 1 0 0 O 298 17 6 22 19 5 o.c.c.e O.C.I..T.C. i Subscriptions 89 18 10 63 10 6 s» 7 8 6 Gear and Repairs 19 4 8 3 97 7 4 Cup Fees and Insurance 3 13 8 Printing and Stationery 3 9 0 7 3 2 97 1 0 O.CC.C. Gear and Repairs 25 16 1 3 5 4 2 19 6 Balance in hand (to meet expenses incurred) 6 5 33 7 4 697 4 6 Balance, 30/9/28 12 19 1 «710 3 7 £710 3 7 These accounts are subject to Audit by Messrs. H. Whibley and JTbe Coltelan 25

ANNUAL DINNER. The thirty-seventh Annual Dinner of the Club took place at the Monico Restaurant, Piccadilly, on Thursday evening, October llth, 1928, a goodly company of about eighty-five members and friends being present. The retiring President, Mr. R. W. Creech, B.A., took the chair, and he was supported by Mr. H. J. Harvey, Senior Warden of the I,eathersellers' Company, the Mayor of I/ewisham, and the Headmaster of the School. After the loyal toast had been given, the memory of comrades lost in the Great War was pledged in silence. Submitting " The I^eathersellers' Company and the School," Captain A. C. Denny said that when he first went to the School he did not think very much of Abraham Colfe ; in those days he had to walk four miles a day to it, the School was like a barn, and all the cramming was done in the greenhouse. But when the new School came in 1890 he began to appreciate what a fine man their founder was, and the business acumen he showed in placing his trust in the hands of the Leathersellers' Company. In 1897 the School was still further extended, and this year it was hoped the new addition, made possible by the acquisition of the All Saints' Orphanage, would be brought into use. Doubt- less Colfe's would go on and on—nothing would stop it—until it was the finest grammar school in and around I,ondon. The Leathersellers' Company had done splendidly in managing the funds left in their trust and in spending their own money for the welfare of the school. He concluded with a tribute to the recently appointed headmaster, and hoped he and the governors would soon be able to settle the question of providing an adequate sports ground. Mr. H. J. Harvey, Senior Warden of the Leathersellers' Company, responding, confessed he had never seen " this wonderful school " ; he would go further, and confess that he had never seen I/ewisham. (" Shame!") However, he proposed to remedy that on the occasion of the forthcoming annual Visitation. The Leathersellers* Company, he added, must be enormously proud that they were made the trustees of the School. That the confidence had not been misplaced was shown by the fact that for over 250 years they had watched over the School and had seen it grow from the small village grammar school into the fine institution it was now. The Headmaster, also replying, said that at present there -were 413 boys in the School. " I feel I should like very much to meet the man who built the School," he added. " I should like to congratulate him on the excellence of his brickwork, in that so far the School has not physically burst." He could 26 Ube Coltelan suggest no better career for the boys to fill than that of sardine packers, because no one could teach them anything in the art of compressing a very large amount of matter into a minimum of space. The new building, which he hoped would be brought into use before very long, would be an enormous matter for congratulation and with such an addition, with its noble library, Colfe's should be second to none among schools of its class in I/mdon. As proof of the athletic prowess of the School, the speaker mentioned that four Rugby teams were now turned out, and that this figure could be increased if they only had the ground. There was also a team of 50 harriers who " scoured the woods and vales of lyewisham High Road " in paper chasing. The School had also captured the Lewisham Borough Challenge Shield for swimming, and had acquired a happy knack of winning invitation races which threatened to become monotonous. As to the old boys, Kent water polo knew something of what former scholars of Colfe's Grammar School could do in the swimming world. Mr. F. E. Bennett, M.A., proposing " The President and the Club," observed that when Old Colfeians elected Mr. Creech as their president, they showed much wisdom ; they had realised those qualities in him which perhaps they did not recognise when " Old Sam" threatened to " dust some of their trousers." They had a list of presidents dating back to 1882, and they had all done yeoman service, but Mr. Creech would rank among the best of them. The toast was received with musical honours and Mr. Creech, in reply, said that, like the School, the club was faced with a problem in regard to its ground, since building operations were to take away a large portion of their present space. They, in return, had been offered ground behind it which had not yet been conditioned, but which would soon have to be. In effecting that work he appealed for their help so that they might not only have a club second to none in London, but a ground which would be fit to offer for a match between any of the counties of England. Mr. Brendon Hichisson submitted " The Visitors," for whom the Mayor of Lewisham, himself a member of the I/eathersellers' Company, replied. He hoped some day, he said, that he would be on the Court of that Company. Then he would try to get on the committee which looked after the School, and would do all he could to help it on its way. Alderman Griffith also responded. The musical portion of the programme was provided by Mr. Bert Jones, who sang " Youth," " The Old Plaid Shawl," " The Nightingale," and " Trotting to the Fair," and Miss Cbe colteian 27

Jennifer Gwyn and Mr. Noel Pherns, who gave some highly amusing comedy duets and sketches. During the evening messages of regret at inability to attend were received from Sir Lulham Pound (Master of the Leather- sellers' Company), Alderman H. Chiesman, the Vicar of Lewisham, Mr. F. W. Lucas, Mr. L. C. Miller, and Mr. C. G. M. Broom. Those present were :—The President, Mr. H. J. Harvey (Senior Warden of the Leathersellers' Company), The Head- master, The Mayor of Lewisham (Councillor H. J. Furneaux, J.P.), Councillor A. E. Webb (ex-Mayor), Mr. W. A. Huggins (a Warden), Mr. G. F. Button, M.A. (Clerk to the Company), Sir W. Larke, Z.B.E., Messrs. A. C. Denny, F. E. Bennett, M.A., B. Hichisson, Alderman Griffith, Messrs. J. P. Larke, H. A. Whibley, F. E. Lander, S. G. Nelson, F. N. Arnold, H. Marks, W. L- Anthony, S. Lockyer, W. N. Morley, B.Sc., J. Marks, S. Weller, T. Weller, H. A. Bailey, B. Leeke, L. T. Hinton, B.Sc., W. C. Hithersay, P. T. Dean, B.Sc., A. Woodley, D'Arcy Denny, H. Procter, F. G. Baker, I,. E. Banks, A. E. M. Harvey, M. C. Gray, C. W. Fyson, C. E. Caley, G. B. Fox, W. S. Phillips, L. Crick, E. A. Davey, V. G. Curnow, G. Gilson, O. C. Preuss, G. Bezer, F. D. Hoys, Henry Williamson, A. C. Southern, M.A., A. H. Clements, B.A., G. Banfield, B. Poole, R. F. Sheppard, J. G. Ranger, F. M. Manning, Dr. J. G. Wilson, Messrs. E. T. Hill, G. Hichisson, H. F. Hichisson, F. Brewer, J. Bulkeley, V. Masters, V. Lister, D. Lister, H. Springall, F. P. G. Masters, G. E. Flood, W. A. Ford, S. J. Guthrie, A. Blackwell, W. Guthrie, H. J. Sayer, E. E. Slator, R. Hichisson, J. Stimpson, A. S. Roberts, R. G. Henham, J. S. Mackerell, C. W. Coppinger, W. Constance, P. Langford, L. E. Brunton, G. Langford, E. Banfield and A. Butler. 28 ttbe Colfetan past v. present, 1928. This year's game was marred, unfortunately, by an ex- ceptionally strong wind, which made conditions unpleasant for cricket. At times, in fact, it was impossible to keep the bails on the stumps, and both players and spectators were too cold to feel much of the festive spirit. There had been rain in the night, and another shower fell at the commencement of play, so when the School won the toss and took first knock, there was considerable doubt as to how the wicket would behave. It was soon apparent, however, that the pitch remained fairly easy. The batting of the School was sound, stolid, and unenterprising except for that of Lister and Dark. The former hit hard, and might have secured a lot of runs, had he not run himself out in a reckless way. Dark's innings was distinctly good, as he treated every ball on its merits. It is fair to say that the O.C. trundlers bowled reasonably well, under the handicap of the wind, but the fielding was their worst this season. Just after the Past went in, yet another shower fell, and the wicket at once became tricky. But this did not excuse the really dismal batting exhibition that followed. True, both Saunders and Dark—the latter against the wind—bowled very, very well indeed, and the School fielding was most reliable. Yet these facts cannot account entirely for the poor display, easily the weakest given by the Old Boys in any game for years. Stimpson, realising the shortage of time—an hour and ten minutes in which to collect 107 runs—played stylish and aggressive cricket. Later, to stop the " rot," Phillips batted in sturdy defence, and when stumps were drawn, the bowling had begun to lose its sting, but the School won a moral victory. During the afternoon the Headmaster and Mrs. Morris, Mr. Lander, and Alderman Chiesman took tea with the President of the A.C.C. There was an average attendance of parents, friends, and boys. The latter performed some remarkable vanishing feats with cups of tea and buns ! The 2nd XI, playing against the School 2nd XI, were put in to bat, and dismissed for 51, their lowest score of the season. Extraordinary bowling by F. T. Bowden (7 wickets for 2), and E. E. Slator (4 wickets for 14), on a pitch made very difficult by sun, rain and wind, caused the whole School side to be out for 16. Past 2nd, 51 and 92 for 6; Present 2nd, 16. Past 3rd, 58 for 5 wickets; Present 3rd, 55. Colfeian 29

PRESENT. S. Saunders, c R. Hichisson, b Phillips 12 A. Long, b Lane .. 10 R. Underwood, b Lane .. 7 H. Dark, c R. Hichisson b Stimpson .. 31 D. B. Lister, run out 10 K. Harvey, b Keell 1 L. Pinkney, b Curnow 9 H. Baker, b Curnow 0 L. R. Black, b Bezer 16 A. Webb, run out 0 H. Woodley, b Curnow 0 K. Masters, not out 4 Extras 6 106 BOVVIJNG ANALYSIS. Overs Maidens Runs Wickets Curnow 16 32 3 Bezer 8.3 13 1 Lane .. 12 2 Phillips 14 1 KeeH 4 1 Dean 14 0 Stimpson 11 1 PAST. L. C. Miller, c Masters, b Saunders .. 3 J. G. Stimpson, c Baker, b Dark 17 G. Bezer, c Harvey, b Dark 7 H. M. Lane, b Saunders.. 2 R. Hichisson, c and b Saunders 2 P. T. Dean, c Woodley, b Dark 5 W. S. Phillips, not out 8 W. L. Anthony, b Harvey 1 K. L. Keell, not out 4 V. G. Curnow, R. W. Falkner, and W. C. Searls did not bat. Extras 2 (7 wkts.) 51 BOWT.ING ANALYSIS. Overs Maidens Runs Wickets Saunders ..12 2 17 3 Dark .. ..11 1 30 3 Harvey 1 0 2 1 30 ttbe Coltcian

After the Past and Present games, a large number of Old Boys, Masters, Prefects, and representatives of the Wor- shipful Company of Leathersellers gathered in the School Hall for supper, at the invitation of the Headmaster, who took the chair, supported by Alderman H. Chiesman, J.P., the Rev. A. L. Preston, Mr. F. E. Lander (Governors), and Mr. R. W. Creech, President of the Club. Grace having been said, and a delectable repast salted with much gossip, the Headmaster gave the toast of " Our Founder and Benefactor." In a humorous opening, he referred to how accidents had played their part in the making of history. If Napoleon, he said, had not been a martyr to indigestion before the battle of Waterloo, the face of Europe might have been changed. If Abraham Colfe had not married the widow of a Leatherseller, the School might never have survived. All of us should remember with gratitude the name of Abraham Colfe, and that wealthy, powerful, and generous City Company with which the school had become associated, and which could protect it, and prevent it from becoming absorbed into the maw of rapacious outsiders, as so many other educational foundations had been. It was to the Leathersellers' Company that they owed, in great measure, the continuance of their school through some rather dull ages when education was of little less value than it is to-day. He made mention of the Rev. W. Hook Longsdon, who had played so important a part in the founding of the Abraham Colfe Club, and went on to say that there was nothing more important for the well-being of a school than an active old boys' association. With the name of the Rev. Longsdon, he would like to couple the name of the present Vicar of Lewisham. Responding with an extremely witty speech, the Vicar said that the only things in which he followed Abraham Colfe were that he lived in the same house—a fact of which he was often reminded in bad weather !—and had his name inscribed as Vicar of Lewisham upon the list. He was very grateful to Abraham Colfe for instituting the annual Church service, and to Mr. Broom for taking it up with such zest a few years back. This had resulted in a " packed house," and certain members of his congregation, unable to find seats, had complained bitterly, and left—a great benefit, as to lose that type was a distinct boon! The Vicar also reminded us of the very active service rendered to the School by the Leathersellers. Proposing'" The Old Boys," Mr. F. G. P. Masters, the Captain of the School, spoke of the spirit of co-operation 3be Coif elan 31 existing between Past and Present, instancing the assistance given to boys leaving by the Club's Information Bureau, and the offer of the Tennis Club to put a court at the disposal of those still at school. A most graceful compliment had been paid to the Present, by the O.C.'s electing Mr. Creech to the Presidential chair. In reply, Mr. Graham Bezer, on behalf of the Club, offered to Mr. and Mrs. Morris a very hearty welcome to Old Colfeian circles; they were gratified to see the very keen interest they were already taking in their activities. Every old boy, he said, should be a member of the Abraham Colfe Club. They had 475 old boys on the books, and, although that was extraordinarily good, he would like to see very many more. The members were carrying the best traditions of Colfe's to all parts of the globe. " The School " was given by Mr. W. L,. Anthony, who said that both the Club and the School could not be too grateful to Mr. Broom for inaugurating this pleasant festival, which helped to cement personal and corporate friendships. Replying, Mr. Trevor Simons entertained everybody with a humorous survey of progress. Despite the fact of his " sys- tem being impregnated with Colfeian dust," he ably outlined the developments at the School in the past few years, men- tioning the achievements of Mr. Broom—who wished him to convey a message of goodwill to everybody—and " the steer- ing of the new skipper." Continuing, he told a story about a young married couple, who left their baby in charge of a bachelor friend, expecting to find him worried to death on their return. Instead, they came back to discover the baby perfectly content, and the bachelor serene. The story, he said, reminded him of the imperturbable manner in which Mr. Morris had dealt with his new charge. Already he had touched on weak spots, and strengthened these. For in- stance, he had appointed a professional cricket coach, and also managed to expedite matters connected with the completion of the Orphanage. During the evening, the Headmaster read messages regretting inability to attend from the Worshipful Master, Sir Lulham Pound, Mr. C. G. M. Broom, and Mr. F. W. Lucas—who stated that he would be " present in spirit." The musical portion of the programme was sustained by Mr. W. L,. Anthony, who played a piano solo, Mr. P. H. Rees, who earned enthusiastic applause with an excerpt from Rigoletto, " Ship of My Delight," and " Songs of Araby," and Master F. D. Price, a boy from the School choir. His charming treble voice was heard to its best advantage in " Who is Sylvia?" and " Serenade." Messrs. S. W. Phillips 32 3be Colteian

and W. A. Ford kept us in roars of laughter with " A Sister to Assist 'er," both making the most of every comic opportunity in this hilarious sketch. Some lusty community singing, led by Mr. F. E. Dumayne, gave us a chance to bring the roof down, and then the Carmen ended a truly delightful evening, for which the Club offers its sincere thanks to the hosts. Those present were :—The Headmaster, the Rev. A. L. Preston, Alderman H. Chiesman, and Mr. F. E. Lander (Governors), Mr. R. W. Creech, President of the A.C.C., Messrs. A. J. Fisher, W. A. Ford, R. N. Curnow, W. S. Phillips, L. C. Miller, L. E. Banks, A. C. Denny, T. Simons, G. Bezer, W. L. Anthony, C. H. Dodd, S. G. Nelson, H. A. Whibley, H. Marks, G. H. Hichisson, L. T. Clarke, C. Matthews, E. Carr, G. Faulkner, F. de Bray, E. J. Fisher, F. V. Worthy, W. N. Morley, S. W. Kelland, A. S. Roberts, B. Leeke, N. Leeke, R. Purvis, E. Marks, J. Marks, L. Piper, J. C. Tate, E. E. Goldsmith, C. M. Price, P. Langford, L. T. Biffin, R. G. Henham, H. A. Bailey, E. G. Simm, A. C. Southern, H. M. Lane, W. M. Meredith, C. W. Coppinger, R. Falkner, E. E. Slator, W. L,. Searls, S. Batchelor, A. K. Humphreys, B. G. Burkitt, P. T. Dean, F. M. Manning, F. D. Hoys, H. E. Devereux, K. Keell, M. Gaywood, R. A. Fitzaucher, F. E. Bennett, A. C. Wells, W. C. Hithersay, J. G. Stimpson, L,. T. Hinton, R. Hichisson, B. Hichisson, V. G. Curnow, V. E. Lister, D. Lister, W. T. Constance, C. J. Waller, S. F. Burgess, G. E. Flood, R. Roberts, E. Lawson, F. E. Dumayne, P. H. Rees, A. H. Clements, R. E. Dorling, G. M. Mayes, D. W. J. Swanson, L. T. Cawte, J. Slator, and F. P. G. Masters. Coltefan 33 aiumiti Colfenses being The Register of Scholars educated at Colfe's Grammar School (continued from No. 44, Vol. 11, June, 1928). FRANK WILLIAM LUCAS, Esq., M.A., B.Sc. (Lond.), Headmaster. DOVE, GEORGE TERENCE, son of Capt. Joseph Dove, of Lewisham, b. May 14th, 1893; e. September, 1906; left July, 1909. Red (Bramley) House. Army, 1914-18; Rfn., 9th Bn. Rifle Brigade, and Driver, M.T., R.A.S.C.; medically unfit for service overseas. Now in Calcutta. BUTLER, THOMAS CATLING, son of the late Albert Butler, of Blackheath, b. October 16th, 1898; e. September, 1906; left July, 1914. Red (Bramley) House. Army, 1914-18; Pte., Civil Service Rifles, and 6th Bn. Northants Regt.; served in France. L.D.S. Now in practice as dental surgeon at Slough. COLYER, HORACE GEORGE HYDE, son of Mrs. Frederica Colyer, of Green- wich, b. June 16th, 1895; e. September, 1906; left December, 1910. Bine (Lucas) House. Army, 1914-18; Rfn., Queen's Westminsters; Lieut., 4/10th Bn. Middlesex Regt.; Lieut., M.T., R.A.S.C.; served in France and Belgium. SCARD, DUDLEY HERBERT MALTBY, son of Herbert Cowper Scard, of Green- wich, b. October 29th, 1895; e. September, 1906; left December, 1911. Blue (Lucas) House. Army, 1915-19; Cpl., 23rd Bn., London Regt., Sergt., 29th Bn., London Regt., and Div. Instructor, Light Trench Mortars; served in North Russia. VERNON, HENRY DAVIES, son of Dr. Henry A. Vernon, of Deptford, b. April 12th, 1895; e. September, 1906; left April, 1911. Blue (Lucas) House. Army, 1915-18; Sapper, R.E.; served in East Africa. SMALL, HORACE ERNEST COMPTON, son of Horace A. Edward Small, of of Old Charlton, b. January 13th 1895; e. September, 1906; left July, 1909, Army, 1914-18; Battery Q.M.S., 281st Bde., R.F.A.; served in France; awarded M.S.M. VICCARS, ARTHUR EDWARD, son of Richard Viccars, of Lee, b. March 19th, 1895; e. September, 1906; left July, 1911. Red (Bramley) House, of which he was Secretary. Army, 1917-18; Pte., Artists' Rifles; 2nd Lieut., 3rd Bn. Oxford and Bucks L.I.; medically unfit for service overseas. Now of Lee. KENNARD, CHARLES HENRY, son of Samuel Henry Kennard, of Black- heath, b. December 25th, 1894; e. January, 1907; left July, 1911. Bed (Bramley) House, of which he was Harriers' Captain. Army, 1914; Lance-Cpl., 1st Bn. Seaforth Highlanders, and Lieut., Bengal Lancers; served in France, and on N.W. Frontier; subsequently attached to India Office. Then with Cape Mounted Police. Now Army Riding Instructor. WILSON, HARRY, son of William Wilson, of Lewisham, b. November 13th, 1894; e. September, 1906; left December, 1910. Blue (Lucas) House. Army, 1916-18; Cadet, Inns of Court O.T.C., and Lieut., A/82nd Bde., R.F.A.; served in France; awarded the Military Cross for conspicuous gallantry in action, taking forward a field gun and firing over open sights against hostile machine guns. StrrroN, HARRY ROBERT LYLE, son of Samuel Henry Sutton, of Catford, b. January 17th, 1895; e. September, 1906; left July, 1912. Red (Bramley) House, of which he was Captain and Football Captain. Army Service not reported. THORP, FRANK, son of George Dann Thorp, of Catford, b. October 28th, 1894; e. September, 1906; left July, 1911. Blue (Lucas) House. 34 Vbe dolfeten

Mobilised August, 1914; A.B., 1st Royal Naval Brigade, R.N.R.; served at Antwerp, and interned in Holland, October 1914-1918. Now of Hither Green. WILLIS, PERCY RICHARD, son of Joseph Willis, of Catford, b. August 3rd, 1894; e. September, 1906; left July, 1911. Green (Duncan) House, of which he was Vice-Captain. Array, 1915-17; Gunner, R.F.A.; served in France and Belgium; disabled and discharged, 1917. REED, ALBERT EDWARD, son of William Richard Reed, of Charlton, b. November 9th, 1894; e. September, 1906; left July, 1911. Green (Duncan) House. Navy, 1915-18; Signalman, R.N.V.R., on sub- marine defence at Scapa Flow. WARD, CHARLES, son of William Frederick Ward, of Plumstead, b. November 3rd, 1894; e. September, 1906; left April, 1909. Army service not reported. WOODS, SYDNEY, son of Jesse Woods, of Lewisham, b. August 30th, 1894; e. September, 1906; left April, 1909. Army, 1915-18; Lance-Cpl., A.P.C. WOODMAN FRANK, son of Frederick William Woodman, of Hither Green, b. March 2nd, 1895; e. September, 1906; left December, 1910. Army, 1915-18; Gunner, 4th London Brigade, R.F.A. WILLIAMS, GORDON KENNETH, from All Saints' Orphanage, b. September 28th, 1895; e. September, 1906; left —. COZENS, PERCIVAL HENRY, son of Alfred Henry Cozens, of Lewisham, b. July 7th, 1895; e. January, 1907; left December, 1910. Blue (LucasJ House. War Service not reported. CAREY, HAROLD, son of Edmund Carey, of Brockley, b. September 19th, 1895; e. January, 1907; left July, 1910. Green (Duncan) House. Army, 1914-18; Sergt., West Kent Yeomanry; 2nd Lieut., M.G.C.; served in France. Present address: 28, Heathurst Road, Sander- stead, Surrey. HICHISSON, BRENDON COMONT WESTLAKE, son of Henry Frederick Hichisson, formerly of Lewisham, now of Bromley, b. August 20th, 1897; e. January, 1907; left December, 1912, to Taunton School. Green (Duncan) House, of which he was Football Captain. Army, 1916-18; Pte., 5th Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers, and 7th Bn., Royal Fusiliers; served in France and Belgium. Hon. Sec. of the O.C.F.C., which office he has held many years, and Hon. Treas., O.C.S.C. Address: 78, Well Hall Road, Eltham, S.E.9. COUNSELL, CECIL BERTRAM, son of Edward Counsell, of Catford, b. August 28th, 1894; e. January, 1907; left July, 1910. Blue (Lucas) Home. War Service not reported. WOOD, PHILIP JOHN, son of William Alexander Wood, of Lewisham, b. April 12th, 1898; e. January, 1907; left April, 1909. Army, 1914-17; 2nd Lieut., 4th Bn., Royal West Surrey Regt., and R.F.C.; served in France; killed in action May 25th, 1917. HOYS, CECIL THOMAS GRAY, son of the late Thomas Gray Hoys, of Lee, b. June 27th, 1895; e. January, 1907; left July, 1911. Blue (Lucas) House. Army, 1914-16; Pte., l/20th Bn. London Regt.; 2nd Lieut., 12th Bn., Royal Warwick Regt., and 150th Coy., M.G.C.; served in France; killed in action, on the Somme, September 15th, 1916. JARVIS, FREDERICK DUDLEY, son of Henry Charles Jarvis, of Catford, b. April 14th, 1896; e. January, 1907; left April, 1912. Bed (Bramley) House. Army, 1914-18; Pte., 5th Bn., Royal West Kent Regt.; Lieut., Egyptian Labour Corps; served in Gallipoli, Egypt, and Palestine. Now a commercial artist. FRANCIS, LESLIE EDWARD FREDERICK, son of James Henry Edward Francis, of Blackheath, b. October 9th, 1896; e. January, 1907; left December, 1912. Blue (Lucas) House. War Service not reported. ttbe Colfeian 35

BARNES, ROLAND WILLIAM, son of Mrs. Edith W. Knight Barnes, of Lewisham, b. July 3rd,, 1896; e. January, 1907; left December, 1912. Buff (Day) House. Army, 1914-18; Cpl., 14th Bn., London Regt. (London Scottish); served in France. BARNES, LESLIE VIVIAN, brother of preceding, b. December 23rd, 1897; e. January, 1907; left December, 1912. Buff (Day) House. Army, 19H-18; Cpl., London Scottish; Lieut., Royal West Kent Regt.; Capt., Army Signal Service; served in France. Gooi'REE, REGINALD BARBER, son of Alfred Godfree, of Lee, b. April 4th, 1897; e. January, 1907; left July, 1913. Buff (Day) House. Army, 1915-17; Pte., H.A.C.; served in France; killed in action at Buequoy, March 15th, 1917. CARRIER, SEYMOUR THOMAS, stepson of J. J. Comley, of Blackheath, b. November 8th, ]894; e. January, 1907; left July, 1910. Bed (Bramley) House. Navy, 1914-18; A.B., R.N.V.R., and subsequently Paymaster; served at Antwerp, and in North Sea, etc., on a Mystery Ship. DOVE, PATRICK GERALD, son of Capt. Joseph Dove, of Lewisham, b. August 18th, 1896; e. January, 1907; left April, 1912. Red (Bramley) House. Navy, 1914-18; 2nd Officer, R.N. Transport; served on various ocean routes. Now in mercantile marine. BALUN, JOHN JAMES GRAHAM, son of Herbert Askew Ballin, of Lee, b. January 6th, 1898; e. January, 1907; left December, 1912. Red (Bramley) House. Army, 1915-18; Pte., H.A.C.; served in France. Now in leather trade, in India. WATSON, GORDON HENRY, son of Henry George Watson, of Grove Park, b. January 28th, 1897; e. January, 1907; left December, 1913. BZue (Lucas) House. War Service not reported. Now with the S. M. Gas Co. CARR, CHARLES EVANS, son of Charles Thomas Carr, of Catford, b. Sep- tember 22nd, 1894; e. January, 1907; left July, 1910. Blue (Lucas) House. Army, 1914-18 Cpl., Queen's Westminsters; Lieut., 20th Bn., London Regt., attd. 3rd Londons; served in France and Bel- gium. Now of Catford. BRAILSFORD, WILFRED HENRY ORDISH, son of John Henry Brailsford, of Catford, b. January 12th, 1895; e. January, 1907; left July, 1911. Buff (Day) House. Army, 1914-18; Driver, R.A.S.C.; served in France, Salonika, and Russia. SAYLE, GEORGE, son of George Sayle, of Blackheath, b. April 19th, 1897; e. January, 1907; left April, 1913. Red (Bramley) House. Army, 1915-18; Driver, R.F.A.; served in North Russia. BOWHILL, DOUGLAS FRANCIS, son of Alfred Edward Bowhill, of Catford, b. January 19th, 1893; e. January, 1907; left April, 1908. ABRAHALL, JAMES HOSKYNS, from All Saints' Orphanage, b. December 18th, 1897; e. April, 1907; left July, 1911. Bed (Bramley) House. COOTE, EDWARD HEADLAND, son of Ernest Thomas Coote, of Bexley Heath, b. February 5th, 1898; e. April, 1907; left April, 1909. Army, 1916-18; Bombr., R.G.A.; 2nd Lieut., R.F.C.; served in France. LATHAM, HAROLD CECIL, son of Lovell Latham, of Lee, b. March 9th, 1897; e. April, 1907; left .April, 1911. Blue (Lucas) House. Army, 1914-18; C.Q.M.S., 20th Bn., London Regt.; Lieut., 23rd Bn., London Regt., 19th Punjabis, and General Staff; served in France and India. Now of Blackheath. BYNG, DOUGLAS COY, son of Joseph Tussaud Byng, of Lewisham, b. March 17th, 1893; e. April, 1907; left December, 1910. Buff (Day) House. War Service not reported. BYNG, NOEL COY, brother of preceding, b. January 6th, 1895; e. April, 1907; left December, 1910. Buff (Day) House. Army, 1914-18; 36 3be Colfeian

Rfn., 1st Queen's Westminsters; served in France; prisoner of war for four years. Now in Buenos Aires. MANNING, FRANK MORRISON, son of William Frank Manning, of Old Charlton, b. May 28th, 1895; e. April, 1907; left July, 1912. to Leathersellers' Technical College. Buff (Day) House, of which he was Captain, and also Cricket and Fives Captain. Army, 1915-18; Driver, M.T., R.A.S.C.; served in France. A Freeman of the Leathersellers' Company. Hon. Sec. of the O.C.S.C., Groun'd Manager, Capt. of O.C.C.C., 2nd XI., and Assistant-Editor of the COLFEIAN. SHAW, STEWART EDMUND, son of Robert Milton Shaw, of Lee, b. August 9th, 1893; e. January, 1907; left April 1909. Army, 1914-18; Pte., l/20th Bn., London Regt.; 2nd Lieut., 9th Bn., Buffs, 3rd Bn., Connaught Rangers, and M.T., R.A.S.C.; Lieut., R.A.F.; served in France and Salonika. Now of Lee. PETRIE, ARTHUR GORDON, son of William Petrie, of Lewisham, b. Decem- ber 30th, 1898; e. January, 1907; left December, 1908. MOODY, ERNEST LEWIS, son of George Moody, of Lewisham, b. Decem- ber 5th 1897; e. January, 1907; left December, 1911. Bed (Bramley) Home. Army, 1914-18; Pte., l/23rd Bn., London Regt.; 2nd Lieut., 12th Bn., Royal Fusiliers, and Lieut., llth Bn.; served in France and Belgium; awarded the Military Cross for gallantry and devotion to duty while in charge of battle patrols under heavy fire. SHRUBSALL, PERCY HORACE, son of Horace Shrubsall, of Blackheath, and of Sidcup, b. March 31st, 1894; e. January, 1907; left April, 1910, Bed (Bramley) House. Army, 1914-18; Cpl., 2/21st Surrey Yeo- manry; Sapper, R.E. Signals; Gunner, Motor M.G. Corps; medically unfit for service overseas owing to injury in 1915. Marine engineer. Present address: 73, Beaconsfield Road, Blackheath, S.E.8. (b.) born; (e.) entered. (To b« continued.) Cbe Colfeian 37

5n plant jflDemorfam. HERBERT EDWARD HARRY. We greatly regret to report the death of Herbert Edward Harry, J.P., M.B.E., who passed away at his residence, Tower House, Brockley, on June 13th, in his 68th year, after a long period of ill-health. Entering Colfe's in January, 1870, he left July, 1876, adopting the newspaper profession, subsequently becoming a director of Messrs. Merritt and Hatcher, Ltd., proprietors of The Kentish Mercury and The Bromley Mercury. During the War he was actively engaged in recruiting for Kitchener's Army, holding the office of Military Repre- sentative in Lewisham. His excellent services were recognised by the decoration of the M.B.E. For some time he was a member on the Council of the Newspaper Society, and he was the first chairman of " Greater London's Greater Press." His brother, W. M. D. Harry (1869-72) was also at the School.

THOMAS GORDON DENNIS. We are sorry to announce the death of Thomas Gordon Dennis, the eldest of three brothers who were at the School about a generation ago. The youngest, L. W. (1905-11), died some few years back. Thomas Gordon was at Colfe's from 1901 to 1907, and on leaving took up farming. Always a victim of poor health, lie never seemed able to shake off its effects, and he died this summer at the early age of thirty-six.

I 38 Cbe (Toltdan Etbletice. I.—THE GROUND. " Stands Horn Park where it did ? " It does, but there are warnings afloat that, in the near or fairly near future, we shall have to give up the road frontage on Horn Park I^ane. At the same time, we may have the option of taking extra land towards Cambridge Road, but this will only be possible by the very stoutest efforts of all the Sports Sections, with much help from the parent club, the A.C.C. Otherwise, we may, as a Sports Club, find ourselves homeless, which would ensure a speedy end to all our activities. A letter from the retiring President of the A.C.C., dealing with this matter, will be found on another page. As regards the six months' working since our last issue in June, the ground has been run very satisfactorily by our grounds- man, Hunter, though he met with a very unfortunate accident in August. However, his assistant, Woodman, has filled the gap extremely well. The cricket wicket has not given great satisfaction, showing its old tendencies to kick and crumble, while the number of games played on it was rather too great. The courts have been used very thoroughly, though grass courts are a thing of the past apparently, judging by the little wear that they have suffered. The balance sheet is published elsewhere, and, but for one big item, that of laying a new water main, would make quite satisfactory reading. II.—CRICKET. 1928 can really be remembered as a cricket year, as only one Saturday was washed out by rain. Thus the club played more games than ever before, and even more remarkable, had to limit its membership for the first time in history. The wicket was not particularly good, being used rather too often, but it seemed to reserve its more devilish moments for the 1st XI. games. All the same, it did not assist our bowlers particularly, as the averages reveal. Fielding once more comes in for its share of discussion. Statistics show that the 1st XI. held 54 catches out of 92, and the 2nd, 83 out of 148. This is really far too low a percentage, and had it not been for pretty good batting, many more losses would have been shown. There is also a subtle difference between " catch-makers " and " catch-takers." Concerning the widespread and vexed question of making the bowler's task more easy, surely this is simply a matter of ttbe colfefan 39 liistory repeating itself ? The following pathetic lament of a Colfeian sportsman appeared in the June, 1903, issue of the Magazine :— " Professional bowlers at cricket Are saying ' Let's widen the wicket.' But Colfeian souls say ' Widen the goals, Then thro' them the ball we can kick it!' " 1ST XI. Played 18. Won 10. Lost 3. Drawn 5. OPPONENTS. CHUB'S SCORE. OPPONENT'S SCORE. RESTJI,T. Lyons Club I. 115 for 7 175 for 3 (dec.) Drawn Gresham I. 164 for 5 . . 161 for 6 (dec.) Won Elmers End I 119 113 Won Northern Assurance I.. . 222 for 6 (dec.) . . 159 Won London School of Economics I. 146 150 for 6 Lost School I. 51 for 7 106 Drawn Indian Gymkhana I. . . 199 for 8 (dec.) .. 164 for 3 Drawn Gresham I. 157 for 4.. 120 Won Thornton H'th United I. 159 for 5.. 151 Won Borough Poly. I. 116 196 Lost Old Hurstjohnians 246 for 9 (dec.) . . 192 Won Northern Assurance I. . . 192 108 Won Elmers End I 112 72 Won Rhyldale 213 for 9 (dec.) . . 92 Won Catford II 224 219 for 4 Drawn Catford II 149 153 for 5 Lost Royal London I. 173 for 4 (dec.) .. 56 Won Borough Poly. I. 93 for 7 183 for 5 (dec.) Drawn Runs for 2,944 for 139 wkts. Average per wicket, 21.17. Runs against, 2,480 for 143 „ „ „ 17.03

IST XI. BATTING AVERAGES. (No. of Catches in brackets). No. of• Time— s Total Highest Innings not out Runs Score Average R. Hichisson (3) .. 13 .. 2 451 76 41.00 G. Bezer (3) 13 .. 2 348 83 31.63 H. M. Lane (7) 14 .. _2 311 101 25.90 J. G. Stimpson (2).. 15 .. 373 77 24.87 P. T. Dean (4) 15 .. 2 248 48 19.10 V. G. Curnow (6) .. 11 .. 2 '. 120 .. 54 13.33 W. S. Phillips (4) .. 9 .. 4 64 .. 19 12.80 W. C. Hithersay (4) 12 .. 2 114 24 11.40 L- T. Biffin (2) 6 .. 0 67 .. 29 11.10 L. C. Miller (2) 10 .. 0 . 104 28 10.40 W. C. Searls (1) .. 8 . . 3 48 .. 27* 9.60 R. W. Palkner (7) .. 7 .. 2 48 .. 16* 9.60 G. Hichisson (2) .. 7 .. 0 66 36 9.43 K. L. Keell (2) 11 .. 1 90 41 9.00 Also batted :—R. N. Curnow (3), 41, 0, 25 and 46 ; J. Marks, 6, 8* and 4 ; E. E. Slator (1), 0*, 0 and 5* ; W. Constance (1), 29* ; F. .T Bowden, 6 and 0 ; R. A. Bond, 0 ; A. Butler, ; 0 W. L. Anthony, 1. 40 Colfdan

IST XI. BOWI.ING AVERAGES. Overs Maidens Rvins Wickets Average V. G. Curnow 189.1 40 578 38 15.21 W. S. Phillips 40 10 111 7 15.90 W. C. Hithersay 116.3 22 381 22 17.30 K. L. Keell 55 8 175 10 17.50 H. M. Lane 142 23 458 25 18.40 G. Bezer . . 58.3 8 153 7 21.87 Also bowled:—F. M. Manning, 10.1.36.3; F. T. Bowden, 19.3.72.6; R. N. Curnow, 14.3.70.2; J. G. Stimpson, 35.5.143.5; P. T. Dean, 26.1.120.2 ; W. C. Searls, 8.1.35.3 ; I,. T. Biffin, 3.0.9.0 ; R. Hichisson, 5.0.15.0; E. E. Slator, 3.0.18.0; R. A. Bond, 2.0.3.0. Once again our results were good. Of the three losses, one was due to a race against time, our skipper giving our opponents an extra half hour, after they had batted for the same period as ourselves; one was due to team weakness, many 1st XI. members being away ; but in the second match against Catford the side seemed to strike an " off" day altogether. Never has the batting been more sound. The exhibitions against Catford and the School were the two exceptions. R. Hichisson set up a record average for the club, having learned to wait for the right ball and yet retained his aggression. R. Cur- now, Bezer, Lane, and Stimpson gave some delightful knocks, but the latter should try to be a little more patient, and his perfect style would then bring its own reward. The cares of captaincy possibly accounted for Dean's collecting fewer runs than usual, though he showed his real worth in tight corners. Phillips, Hithersay, Keell, Miller, and G. Hichisson never quite got into their stride, but the " tail," V. Curnow and Falkner, wagged sturdily. Curnow, of course, can get runs when everybody else is " scratching," and Falkner has a selection of sound strokes. The same remark applies to Searls, who should develop into a valuable batsman by cutting out that little flourish of his. It is difficult to analyse the team's bowling—more difficult than to play it! The supply of trundlers was embarrassing, but only Curnow, Hithersay, and I/ane proved at all effective. Curnow, as usual, demonstrated his ability to bowl for long spells, improving with every over. Lane bowled better than he imagined, and he was none too lucky. Hithersay's ball-control has become much more reliable, and he occasionally sends down a deadly " spinner." But we are still in crying need of a genuine break bowler (like F. T. Bowden, who, unfortunately, had to go up North after a game or two with the 1st) who has confidence in himself. As this is a subject that crops up every year, we venture to claim a little extra space, and offer diffident suggestions. Several of our bowlers can send down a useful break in practice. But when they are put on during a match, they seem ttbe Coltcian 41 to fight shy of experiments. This, we feel, is not so much due to lack of ability as lack of confidence. (And it might be added that sincere practice is useful!) Phillips—and to a certain extent, Bezer—are the only exceptions. The latter is still a trifle inclined to doubt his powers, though, as it transpired on the tour, he can serve up unplayable deliveries. Still, it may be claimed that two or three of the others had scant chance to show their merit in matches. So a large supply of bowlers has its drawbacks ! As regards the wicket-keeping, we were well served by Falkner. After the first match or two he developed confidence, an alert knack of studying each batsman, and his catching, stumping and " taking " were very good. Despite the figures of our statistics-fiend, it is fair to say that the fielding was reliable, barring infrequent bad " patches." F. D. Hoys umpired, as usual. His one complaint is against the strain of refraining from criticism during play !

2ND XI. Played 20. Won 10. Lost 6. Drawn 4. OPPONENTS. Ctus's SCORB. OPPONENT'S SCORE. RBSDI,T. Old Beccehamians I. . . 131 ..144 Lost Thornton Heath Utd. II., 105 74 Won Elmers End II. 116 78 for 5 Drawn South Norwood II. 153 & 95 for 3 .. 139 Won Gresham II. 274 for 4 ..85 Won School II 51 &92 for6 .. 16 Won Thornton Heath Utd.II. 156 . . 71 for 5 .. Drawn Gresham II. 206 for 7 (dec.) ..95 Won Old Mid-Whitgiftians I. 101 for 8 . . 133 for 7 (dec.) . Drawn Ponders End II. 114 .. Ill Won Royal Exchange II. 70 ..159 Lost Wimbledon Park II. . . 197 ..139 Won Indian Gymkhana II. . . 120 .. 191 for 7 (dec.) . Lost Royal Exchange II. . . 98 & 103 . . 84 & 61 Won Old Mid-Whitgiftians I. 67 ..166 Lost Elmers End II. 89 .. 110 Lost Bermondsey Guardians 125 for 8 .. 81 Won Old Beccehamians I. . . 53 ..91 Lost Barfry 128 ..109 Won Wimbledon Park II. . . 135 for 8 . . 148 for 7 (dec.) . Drawn Runs for, 2,741 for 199 wkts. Average per wicket, 13.76. Runs against, 2,223 for 196 10.83. 42 ttbe Colteian

2ND XI. BATTING AVERAGES. (No. of Catches in brackets.) No. of Times Total Highest anings> not out Runs Score Average L. T. Biffin (3) 13 3 371 104 .. 37.10 W. Constance (7) .. 13 3 223 52 .. 22.30 S. F. Burgess (5) .. 15 4 175 32 .. 15.86 J.Marks (6) 19 0 263 133 .. 13.70 L. T. Hinton (4) .. 19 0 240 66 .. 12.50 N. Horner (1) 11 0 127 37 .. 11.54 E. E. Slator 12 0 134 54 .. 11.16 R. A. Bond (6) 13 0 90 17 .. 6.92 F. M. Manning (13) 15 4 71 23 .. 6.46 S. A. Batchelor (6). . 9 1 42 19 .. 5.25 W. E. Powell (3) .. 11 1 50 12 .. 5.00 R. G. Henham (7).. 8 0 7 2 .. .87 Also batted:—K. L. Keell (1), 30, 7* and 15* ; G. Hichisson (3), 0, 19. 4, 59, 32 and 18 ; I). W. J. Swanson (1), 13, 0, 0, 8, 4 and 2* ; F. T. Bowden (3), 6, 8, 4, 1*. 0 and 3 ; B. Leeke, 3, 8*, 13, 0, 0 ; W. C. Hithersay (2), 12, 8, 23, 1, 1 and 7 ; W. C. Searls (2), 13, 9, 24 and 28 ; I,. C. Miller (1), 1, 3 and 7 ; W. S. Phillips, 2 and 34 ; E. Marks (2), 23*, 6, 13, 0, 19, 23* and 0*; W. N. Morley, 15; J. Slator (2), 7, 11, 3 and 28; E. H. Fisher, 10, 2, 4 and 3 ; F. W. Hunter, 0 ; T. Garland, 13 ; B. Hichisson (2), 4, 0, 5, 2 and 1* ; N. H. Leeke, 1 ; A. S. Roberts (2), 1 and 5* ; J. Tate (1), 4 ; R. S. Roberts, 0* ; P. T. Dean (1), 14. 2ND XI. BOWLING AVERAGES. Overs Maidens Runs Wickets Average F. T. Bowden 61.3 19 125 17 7.35 8. F. Burgess 73.1 13 . 206 26 7.91 R. G. Henham 45 5 134 16 8.37 R. A. Bond 58.5 19 156 15 10.40 W. E. Powell 79.2 17 217 18 12.05 S. A. Batchelor 60 11 168 13 12.90 E. E. Slator 58.5 9 . 247 17 14.53 F. M. Manning 117 13 412 27 15.20 Also bowled:—E. Marks, 7.0.30.6; K. L. Keell, 20.4.48.7; B. Leeke, 25.3.88.8; L. T. Biffin, 31.7.80.7; W. C. Hithersay, 24.6.65.5; W. S. Phillips, 19.2.20.3; T. Garland, 7.2.23.2; P. T. Dean, 6.0.25.1 ; F. W. Hunter, 3.0.7.0; E. H. Fisher, 3.0.20.0. The 2nd had a very enjoyable season. True, the batting often threatened to (and did) collapse, at any moment—rather ridiculous, considering the paper batting strength. But the bowling was never collared, the number of bowlers in the side being legion. Two centuries were collected (a 2nd XI. record) and one hat trick. The extraordinary batting by Biffin beat all precedent, and Constance kept wicket well and scored freely at the end of the season. Burgess was very consistent, but Hinton and Marks (apart from one bright opening partnership of 208 v. Gresham) rather failed to play the opening batsmen's part. Horner and Slator had some quick scoring efforts, but Bond, Powell and Henham were all rather unlucky with the bat. It will be seen that no less than eight bowlers took between 13 and 27 wickets, quite an unusual state of affairs. A left- ttbe Colfeian 43

hander of any kind would be useful, as the forementioned eight were somewhat too similar, except, perhaps, Slator, whose off-breaks were alternately scandalously dangerous to the oppos- ing batsman or to us in the field ! E. Marks and J. Slator showed most promise, of those who played occasionally. The help of K. Gleave as umpire, and A. G. Jones, a very excellent and regular scorer from the School, was a great asset in the working of the side, and many thanks are due to both.

3RD XI. Played 17. Won 5. Lost. 10. Drawn 2. OPPONENETS. CHUB'S SCORB. OPPONENT'S SCORE. RESUW. Ivanhoe 120 84 .. .. Won Royal Exchange III. .. 97 81 .. .. Won Siemens III. 81 112 for 5.. .. Lost Siemens III. 80 & 59 for 9 112 .. .. Lost Borough Poly. HI. 26 132 and 41 for 7 Lost School III 58 for 5 55 .. .. Won Ravensbonrne III. 54 85 .. .. Lost Edmonton III. 132 150 for 7 .. .. Lost Ibis VI. 123 for 8 .. 176 for 7 (dec.) .. Drawn School II 88 145 .. .. Lost Northern Assurance II. 154 for 9 .. 156 .. .. Lost Poly. VI 87 & 58 for 5 68&113for4(dec.) Won Siemens II. 111 195 .. .. Lost Ravensbourne III. 77 97 .. .. Lost Kennies 91 80 .. .. Won Northern Assurance II. 82 208 for 4 (dec.) .. Lost Borough Poly. III. 98 123 .. .. Lost

The chief averages are herewith :— BATTING. (No. of Catches in brackets.) No. of Times Total Highest Innings not out Runs Score Average A. S. Roberts (4) .. 17 . 2 208 37 . . 13.86 E. H. Fisher (5) .. 12 . 2 107 32 10.70 H. A. Bailey (5) .. 11 . . 2 . 87 26* . 9.66 B. Leeke (2) .. 13 . . 0 . 104 31 . 8.00 B. Hichisson (7) .. 11 . 1 67 27 6.70 J. C. Tate (9) .. 19 . . 0 . 124 27 6.52 N. Leeke (1) .. 14 . 2 75 18 . 6.25

B OWNING. Overs Maidens Runs Wickets Average T. Garland 73 22 187 21 8.90 W. E. Powell . 46 15 106 10 10.60 B. Leeke 184.5 51 461 38 12.10 C. W. Coppinger 107 16 372 27 . 13.70 N. Leeke 65 11 248 17 . 14.60 44 Gbe Coltdan

For the first time, the 3rd XI. has really been a team. True, no less than 33 players performed at various times, but there was a nucleus sufficient to allow N. L,eeke to really call his side a team and to grow that mysterious thing, " team- spirit " ; also, the fielding gave some satisfaction at times, B. Hichisson being especially brilliant. Roberts was extraordinarily consistent with the bat, and Bailey made useful scores on occasion. B. I/eeke was bowler-in-chief, rather overbowled at times, as the side was sometimes as lacking in this department as the 2nd were well supplied. Coppinger assisted him stoutly. A great help to the side was the regular umpiring by S. Falkner, and scoring by R. Shand (who made some occasional scores, not with a pencil), J. Steer and Mrs. Tate. J. C. Tate held more catches than anyone else, batted more, and kept wicket on occasion, but generally was not so successful as Swanson in the wicket-keeper's role. Altogether a good season, with great promise for next year. Finally, the Club supper was held on Sept. 25th, when a good company assembled at Till's Restaurant. Remarks on the season, chiefly embodied in the above notes, were given, with special thanks to B. Leeke, who in his capacity of team secretary, never allowed 1st or 2nd XIs. to be short during the season. Already, practically all fixtures for next year have been arranged for the three elevens, so the 3rd should enjoy a really full season.

OXFORD TOUR, JULY 31st to AUGUST 4th. SCORES AND DETAILS. MATCHES. RESUI/T. CI.UB. OPPONENTS. Woodstock Won 197 (Dent 48, Slator 102 (Tolley 34, Wise 30, Manning 31*) 6 for 18) Bicester Abandoned 42 for 2 (Dempster 28) 144 (S. Holliday 57; (wet) Bezer 7 for 50) Banbury Won 162 for 6 (Peterson 83, 159 (Smith 36 ; Hith- Hithersay 26) ersay 3 for 26) Witney G.S. Old Won 200 (R. N. Curnow 29, 139 (Busby 45, L. Boys Peterson 68) Jennings 84 not out; R. N. Curnow 9 for 37) North Oxford.. Drawn 144 for 8 (R. N. Cur- 303 for 3 dec. (Wyatt now 60, V. G. Curnow 119, Murari 85; 22) Manning 3 for 65) College Servants Lost 109 (Tate 18, Biffin 127 for 6 (Allen 57) 18, V. Curnow 24) Morris Motors.. Drawn 167 for 6 (R. N. Cur- 269 (Rogers 62 now 119 not out, Senior 34, Sturgess Dempster 29) 85, Surman 40; R. N. Curnow 5 for 75) ttbe Colfefan 45

The following took part in the fourth Oxford tour:— Stimpson, Biffin, G. and R. Hichisson, Bezer, Phillips, Slator, Horner, Manning, Hithersay, A. S. Roberts, R. N. and V. G. Curnow, Tate, Garland, and Hoys, with Club friends in H. I,. Wise (Catford), R. E. H. Dent (Gloucester Gentlemen), O. W. Peterson (Neasden), O. P. Attewell (West Kent Wanderers) and A. H. Dempster (Old Crusaders). We missed Gurton badly this year, there being no one to replace his excellent bowling. The one loss was due to the solitary winning of the toss, and to some very poor batting by us. Generally our batting was good, there being practically no tail, while our opponents always seemed to possess these unfortunate appendages. The catching at times was terrible, and fielding in general not up to our Oxford reputation. We had a sound keeper in Dent, and a quick scorer in Peterson, both of whom we hope to see another year. Attewell again assisted us, and thanks be to Mrs. Attewell for scoring in every game. R. N. Curnow's feats need no advertising. Missing the taking of all 10 wickets (the other was run out) was very bad luck. A larger party at the " Trout" during the latter part of the week would have made for even more enjoyment. Next year we may possibly tour at the seaside, but the actual venue is not yet fixed. III.—FOOTBAI,!, (ASSOCIATION). The Association Club laments this season the decease of its youngest offspring, the 4th XI. First born in 1914, it lived a precarious existence, but reborn in 1923-24, it thrived steadily, and last year our 4th XI. had a most enjoyable season. The end of our 4th XI. has synchronised with the founding of a Rugby section—sportingly fostered by the Soccer secretary, B. Hichisson—to which certain former soccer players migrated. We suppose it is inevitable, this triumphant march of Rugby, but presume the pendulum will swing back, when the professional element creeps into Rugger (probably about 1942). The membership is enough to run three XI's, though of recruits from the School there was none. The 1st XI is out of the A.F.A. Senior Cup, losing 1-3, to Old Bancroftians in a very fine game, but is entered for the Old Boys' Cup and Old Boys' I/eague. The strength has been seriously weakened for a time because of illness to Ray Hichisson and Gee, and early injuries. Once again the defence promises to be sound, but real forwards are as roses in December. This seems to apply equally to all XI's. The 2nd XI is entered for the Kent, and A.F.A. Junior Cups, and the 3rd for the A.F.A. Minor Cup. 46 tube colfeian

Most of our former opponents appear again this season, but fixtures have been resumed with H.A.C. and Gravesend Old Blues. Carshalton, H.A.C., Ilford County School, and Northern Assurance are new or renewed for the 2nd, and H.A.C. and Old Ardinians for the 3rd. Dates to note are Boxing Day, Dec. 26th, v. Old Roans (our charity match for the Miller Hospital), Jan. 5th, v. Old Derbeians (Old Boys' Cup), Mar. 30th, v. School, and the Easter tour at Margate. The officers for this year are :—Hon. Sec., Bren Hichisson, 78, Well Hall Road; Assist, and Team Sec., P. E. I^angford, 151, George Lane, S.E.6; Capt., 1st XI, E. E. Slator; 2nd XI, K. C. Burden ; 3rd XI, J. C. Tate. Vice-Captains respectively are V. G. Curnow, R. A. Bond, and N. H. Leeke.

IV.—RUGBY FOOTBALL. While the Soccer section still predominates as regards numbers, Rugby enthusiasts rejoice that there is now in actual being the Old Colfeians' Rugby Football Club. This latest O.C. venture owes much to the enthusiasm and hard work of its Hon. Sec., S. A. Batchelor, who has pushed aside all kinds of opposition, chiefly vocal, by real persistence. The names of all officers are herewith recorded for posterity : —President, I,. 0. Miller, Esq.; Vice-Presidents, H. C. Batchelor, Esq., H. L. Clarke, Esq., R. W. Creech, Esq., B.A., B. Hichisson, Esq., G. W. Morris, Esq., M.A., P. Rees, Esq., B.A. Hon. Sec., S. A. Batchelor, 71, Wickham Road, S.E.4 ; Hon. Treas., G. T. King, 97, Burnt Ash Road, S.E.12; Captain and Team Sec., J. Slator, 96, Ardgowan Road, S.E.6; Vice-Capt., T. Wessen; Committee, the Officers, W. H. Lacy, and F. Roura. Members not included in above list are R. G. Allsopp, C.7Anderson, V. C. and D. Crisp, I,. M. Clarke, W. Constance, R.~C. Dorling, J. H. Donofield, S. C. Falkner, C. and K. Hammer- ton, R. W. Maeers, C. W. Norris, L. Polke, R. Purvis, R. S. Roberts, F. J. Stone, A. E. Tweed, I,. Turton and G. W. Wailes (hon. member). Fixtures this season include Furness Holder, OldDartfordians, Motor Union, Old Croydonians, Old Brockleians, C.A.V., Wembley, Wimbledon, Albion, Sidcup, Catford Bridge, Standard Telephones, Union Castle, and Past v. Present on School ground, December 15th. Though up to the time of writing, no wins have come our way, only Old Dartfordians have beaten us badly (38—0), and this principally due to two injuries in our ranks. The side contains two good full backs in Stone and Falkner, and a very (Tbe dolfefan 47 fine pair of halves in Slator and Constance. The threes are up to standard, Maeers and C. Hammerton being very quick off the mark. The forwards are at present young and therefore on the light side, which may cause losses for a while, but time will remedy this. V. C. Crisp and R. S. Roberts have weight and more experience than the rest, and should do better still when they play " all out." Wessen and Tweed are hard workers, handicapped by lack of weight, C. Anderson will improve with experience. Clarke, Dorling, Donofield and Allsopp will improve when used to club Rugger, which is of a more strenuous nature than School games. Altogether the Club should do well, and go on from strength to strength. There is talk of an A XI next season, but this is in the lap of the gods, at present, because of ground difficulties. There seems little doubt but that the handling game will even- tually oust the other code, but that is no reason for our present Soccer members to worry. It will be many years, we think, before the Association club need consider such a contingency with any genuine alarm. V.—TENNIS. The 27th Season just ended can surely be recorded as one of the most successful we have had for many years, both as regards the weather—an all-important factor—and the results achieved. Not a single Saturday was lost on account of rain, and only occasionally were the courts out of play. KENT CUPS. Further progress was made in the Kent Cup Competitions. The Mixed team played into the final, beating Dartford, Black- heath II. and Kent II., losing to Catford. The Indies won against Upper Sydenham and were beaten in the 2nd round by Cyphers, and the Men lost in the 3rd round to Gresham, beating Dartford, Blackheath III. and Kent II. IvOCAi, COMPETITIONS. In the Borough of lyewisham Competitions the Club did very well indeed, winning three out of the four cups put up for competition. N. G. E. Reid and Mrs. H. M. Lane secured the Dubois Cup, A. H. Atkins and N. G. E. Reid the Col. Eric Ball Cup, and D. H. Atkins the St. John's Hospital Cup. In the Edna Cup, something went wrong in the I/adies' department when they lost in the final to Fermor. MATCHES. Out of 46 matches arranged, 28 were won (12 by the I/adies, 7 by the Men, and 9 by the Mixed teams), 12 were lost (I/adies 5, Men 4, Mixed 3), and 3 drawn. Some of the results were as follows:— 48 Gbe Colteian

Won Lost Drawn Ravensbourne Men 3 0 6 Eltham jf 6 3 0 Catford Ladies 2 5 2 Burnt Ash f» 5 4 0 Penerley 8 1 0 Gresham Men 1 8 0 Eltham Ladies 5 3 1 Shooters Hill Mixed 3 1 4 Ladies 6 2 1 Catford Wanderers • i 4 5 0 Catford 4 5 0 Mixed 2 7 0 School Staff Men 6 0 a Manor Way Ladies 5 0 s Alf ord Mixed 4 1 3 Ladies 3 0 5 Uavensbourne Men 5 1 0 Alford Mixed 4 0 3 Ladies 8 0 1 Burnt Ash .. tt 6 1 2 Catford Wanderers fj 5 4 0 Manor Way jf 5 0 1 Eltham Mixed 6 3 0 CHALLENGE CUPS AND TOURNAMENTS. The Challenge Cups (Singles) and Tournament Prizes were presented by the President, Mr. R. W. Creech, on Saturday, 22nd September. The results were as follows:— CHALLENGE CUPS. I^adies.—Mrs. S. E. Cole, the holder, did not compete, and the cup was won by Mrs. H. M. I,ane, the winner in 1924/5/6; runner up, Mrs. M. Savin. Men.—N. G. E. Reid, the holder, was successful for the third year in succession and retains the cup ; runner up, D. H. Atkins. TOURNAMENTS. Indies' Doubles. Winners.—Miss M. J. G. Hicks and Mrs. E. Spicer. Runners-up.—Mrs. J. C. Tate and Mrs. H. Wark. Men's Doubles. Winners.—R. Curnow and V. Curnow. Runners-up.—S. F. Mason and R. H. G. Sacre. Mixed Doubles. Winners.—R. Curnow and Miss G. Curnow. Runners-up.—0. A. Meen and Miss F. M. Hutson. " I/adder " Competition. Winners.—Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Savin. Winners of the greatest number of challenges.—H. G. W lyittle and Miss F. M. Hutson. Cbe CoKefan 49

VI.—SWIMMING. Salaams to our swimmers! They have been keeping up their excellent form—or forms, should we say—so that O.C. tradition carries on swimmingly. First of all, we must hail J. W. H. Jones, who won the Kent County quarter-mile championship, knocking 16 seconds off the previous record, and generally skimming through the water at a rate to make a torpedo go green with envy. He also secured 2nd place in the Kent f mile championship, and represented Kent in the 350 yards inter-county championship at Hammer- smith. Not contented with this, he won the Dartmouth Challenge Cup (previously held by B. C. Abbott) at the I..S.C. Gala in September. At this same Gala, I/. W. Wright won the 60 yds. Senior handicap, R. C. Underwood the 120 yds. Junior championship (the Sydenham Cup), J. Swanson finishing 3rd. The latter was also 3rd in the Dartmouth Challenge Cup race. Colfe's won the District Public Schools' team race, and in the 80 yds. Clothes race, for the Treasurer's Bowl, J. D. Swanson was 2nd and J. H. Donofield 3rd. The I,ander Colfeian trophy (swum last June) went to R. C. Underwood, J. E. Webb being second. B. C. Abbott was third in the Stock Exchange J-mile championship. At the Forest Hill S.C. Gala, P. Robinson was second in the Club handicap. As regards polo, it is not too much to say that without O.C. assistance, lyewisham could hardly have hoped to win the County championship—which success they achieved on Septem- ber 5th, beating Tunbridge Wells by 5-4 in a keenly contested final. The team included Russell Chiesman (capt.), R. C. Underwood, B. C. Abbott, Stuart Chiesman, and J. W. H. Jones. So with five players out of a team of seven, Colfeians can certainly claim a large share of the victory. Abbott scored two goals, and just before the end, when the teams were level, S. Chiesman made the winning flip—at such a pace (according to our reporter, whose joy may have warped his veracity) that the ball struck sparks from the back of the net. P. Robinson and Tom Harrison have been representing Forest Hill at polo. The latter, who is President of this club, was this year's President of the Kent County Water Polo and Amateur Swimming Associations, an honour fully earned by his long and brilliant services. At the School Gala, J. H. Donofield won the Old Boys' race (two lengths), with J. W. H. Jones second. Present beat Past in the Team Race. so Gbe Colfdan Outpost IRotes. R. H. Baker (1903-7) has returned home from Rangoon, and settled down permanently at Highworth, Wiltshire. He mentions that J. J. Westmoreland (1902-3) is in charge of the new O.T.C. at the new Rangoon University. E. R. Morgan (1904-10) has moved again, taking over the acti'ng managership of the Dholla Tea Estate, Saikhowaghat, Assam. J. E. G. Ranger (1913-18), of the General Electricity Co. (India), Ltd., is home on leave from Bombay for six months. He mentions having had a cheery week-end at Ahmedabad with G. A. Hobbins (1910-17), and he also ran across J. Heatley (1915-17) some time back.

ASIA. H. F. Gebbett (1908-13) sends a sprightly letter from Bombay. I have had a note from Bailey, acknowledging a cheque for the Magazine. (Owing to an, er—misunderstanding by the Editor, an excess payment of subscription was presumed to be a donation to the Illustrations Fund. Hence what follows.—ED.) " Please tell him that it is like his cheek to misappropriate part of my hard-earned wealth for the Maga- zine Illustrations Fund, but I am so lost in admiration of his unusual though highly successful method of extracting from me a donation he would not otherwise have got, that I do not propose to proceed against him with the utmost rigour of the law." (The Editor breathes again.—ED.) There is so little of interest to chronicle these days, be- yond the fact that it rains and rains and then some. We have had 60 inches in the last two months, which is more than you get in two years. I am at present a member of the Light Motor Patrol, which is a part of the Auxiliary Force here. We play with Lewis and Vickers guns. It amuses me, as I am being taught all about the Lewis, one of which I carried round France for a year ! I shall be transferred to Calcutta again next year, I expect, when I may or may not join the Calcutta Light Motor Patrol. Depends on the office car, which is becoming rather ancient. I have a car of my own here, an Amilcar, four-seater sports tourer, fabric body. It is fast and reliable, but I have to drive it myself, as I could not trust a native to handle a car of that type. When the Magazine gets more funds for illustrations (put Bailey on to this—his methods carried to their logical conclusion, pocket picking, should bring about the desired result) ON AN ASSAM TEA ESTATE.

THE MIDDAY WEIGHMENT OF GREEN LEAF AT DHOLLA

THE ROLLING ROOM, where the leaf is rolled—which gives it the " twist." To face page 51 ttbe aolteian 51

I will see if I can get a few snapshots likely to be of interest to your readers; not the usual things that people send in, you know—" myself on an elephant," " myself and dog," " myself quelling a riot," but typical scenes of Bombay and/or Calcutta. You will probably think they were taken in any city in England on a sunny day, but it won't do any harm to let people know at home that we are not savages out here. I have just got the new colours of the Club. They are good, but somewhat reminiscent of .... However, with the Old Borstalians and the little Mudgate Cycling, Social, and Sports Club pinching all the best colour schemes, we must be thankful that there are still a few combinations of colour possible. E. R. Morgan (1904-10) sends a short note from Saikhowghat, together with some photos of his tea estate. As he has to manage 450 acres and a factory, he has no time at present to write an article, but encloses the following really priceless sample of native-English floweriness—an invoice for some goods ordered by him : — Dear Sir, I am in receipt of your most esteemed order dated the 28/5/1928, for my assiduously produced Bengal's indigenous Hand-Embroidered goods. And with a heartfelt expression of gratitude and thanks. I beg to state that the goods you have so propitiously ordered, have been despatched per to-days mail, to your address, under Value Payable Post, as per the list accompanied by, and I have reason to console my solicitude, by the hope of being able to satisfy you with the import of the qualities and lowness of the prices of the goods, which are, no doubt, competitive ones. And I would take the liberty to request you to continue patronage to me with your constant orders and recommendations to your friends and acquaintances to my assiduity for maintaining an efficient attention to the execution of all orders for Bengal's Hand Embroidery. Most obediently yours, ABDUL GHANY, Proprietor and the most conspicuous manufacturer and widespread wholesale supplier of FASHION'S HAND EMBROIDERY. T. F. Claxton (1884-87) sends his best wishes to the Club, from the Royal Observatory, Hong Kong. " In the summer," he says, "it is too hot to write much, in the winter too cold, and at other seasons there is no time. We had a typhoon scare in July, but it sheered off to Haiphong 52 ttbe Colteian without giving us a blow, and only lowered the temperature for a day. Another has just passed 450 miles south of us, in a westerly direction towards Indo-China, and a port therein called Tourone is about to be dealt with to-day ! " My new Magnetic Station at An Tan, with the latest thing in magnetographs and earth induction, is going strong, but as it is 28 miles distant by road, the problem of securing the requisite number of observations for standardising is serious. A Chinese who lives on the spot is employed to change the photographic sheets and charge the battery. Un- fortunately, he occasionally nips off on pirate business—or pleasure—and lets the battery run down. Result—total loss of register." " The magnetographs record photographically variations of the earth's magnetic force—horizontal and vertical com- ponents—also variations in the angle which a suspended magnet makes with the astronomical meridian. The angle is measured by the latest magnetometer of my own pattern. I might also mention that the angle which a magnet, free to move vertically in the plane of the magnetic meridian, makes with the horizon, i.e., ' the dip,' is measured by the latest pattern earth inductor—all of which, I am sure, you will find frightfully thrilling !" " N. H. Ross (1896) lunched with me several weeks ago. He is in the Civil Engineers' Department of the Naval Yard here. . . . We have been singularly free from typhoons this year. One has just crossed Formosa and is going to stir up Foochow to-morrow, and should bring us some much-needed rain. The water problem is becoming acute in Hong Kong. Certain parts of the colony are rationed every year." AMERICA. E. L. Briant (1903-06), writing from the lengthy address of Estacion Funes, F.C.C.A., Provincia de Santa Fe, Argen- tine Republic, sends his kind regards to everybody and encloses a most interesting article, entitled " The Switzerland of the Argentine Republic," which we print below. He also includes some photos, two of which will be found elsewhere. At exactly 6 p.m. the north-bound express drew out of the immense terminus at Buenos Aires on its way to the Pro- vince of Cordoba, the large tract of mountainous land lying between the plains of the Argentine and_ the mighty ranges of the Andes that mark the frontier of Chile. It was already dark, as twilight is unknown in this country, and as the train gathered speed for its first lap of 250 miles to Rosario de Santa Fe, I settled myself comfortably in my Pullman arm- ttbe Cottelau 53

chair, and looked through the periodicals I had brought to while away the long journey which is necessarily done at night. It is peculiarly fitting that amongst my literature was the issue of the COLFEIAN commemorating the 275th anniversary of the foundation of Colfe's, and I could not help re- calling that it must have been about the 250th anniversary when I entered the well-remembered School on the Hill. Nearly a quarter of a century had therefore passed by, and during that long time I had been without news of the School. Iyet me admit at once that the fault had been mine, and I feel somewhat ashamed to have to acknowledge publicly the fact in my first article for the Old Boys' Magazine. These thoughts passed through my mind as we sped upon our way north, and I determined that a brief account of my partly business and partly pleasure trip to the Switzerland of the Argentine Republic should form a tardy recognition of the duties all old Colfeians owe to their club and magazine. (Hear, Hear !—ED.) By this time we had left Buenos Aires well behind and were out on the plains. The land is as flat as a pancake, and -the only lights visible are those of the wayside stations that mark some little " pueblo " or hamlet. Villa Constituci6n and San Nicolas are the two large towns on the way to Rosario de Santa Fe, and it was before we reached the former that the attendant in a smart uniform announced the welcome news that dinner was served in the adjoining saloon. The dining cars of the Central Argentine Railway are the last word in luxury, and the food served worthy of a first-class hotel. Tatles are laid in twos and fours, and my neighbours on this particular occasion were a lawyer travelling to Rosario de Santa Fe on business, a gorgeously attired general of the Argentine Army, and an " estanciero " or camp man. With •the easy custom of the country, we were soon talking as though we had known one another all our lives, and I specu- lated that if this happened in England one would be denounced as a cardsharper at least. In Latin-American, things are different. The evening soon passed, and by 10.30 p.m. we arrived at Rosario de Santa Fe, the second city of the Argentine Republic and the leading city of the world for grain export. Our train for Cordoba was due to leave at midnight, so we had time for a quick car trip round the city. In many respects Rosario de Santa Fe is modern, in others it closely resembles the pioneer days of 1750. Large residences and great stores flank mean houses, and the smart taxi cab vies 54 ttbe Colfeian for custom with the four-wheeler drawn by a spavined horse that has seen service for at least 50 years. Rosario de Santa Fe is a city of the future, and it has made enormous strides during the last decade. We left at midnight on our non-stop run to Cordoba, and after a final cigarette and coffee in the saloon, I turned into my small but exceedingly cosy bunk in the sleeping car to pass a really comfortable night. I did not wake until day- break, and raising the mosquito window, I could see we were nearing the hills, the outline of the mountains showing grey in the morning light. We had travelled over 300 miles from Rosario de Santa Fe during the night, with only two stops for water, and it was one of the easiest journeys I had had in a somewhat chequered career. We reached the city of Cordoba at 7 a.m., and there was just time to see to luggage, and book through to the Hills on the State Railway. We left on the third stage of our trip at 8 a.m., and although this is only some 80 miles over the mountains, it nevertheless takes five hours to accomplish, owing to the twists and turns of the line. The State Railway is by no means as comfortable as the Central Argentine Railway, but amends are made by the really magnificent scenery you pass. Immense ravines crossed by the craziest of bridges, with the over-towering mountains topped with snow, hills and dales such as to bring memories of Wales back again, and fertile valleys all con- tribute to the wonderful panorama of the Argentine Switzer- land. From our observation car, high up the mountains we could see little streams trickling through the land, with fat cattle grazing alongside looking for all the world as though they had been taken from a child's playbox. Shortly after midday we arrived at La Cumbre (The Summit), but I was still some considerable distance from my destination, the remaining part having to be done on horse- back. Lunch, then, was a quick affair, and I engaged a sturdy-looking horse that could apparently travel untiringly for miles over the rough mountain tracks, but would hardly pass muster in Hyde Park on Sunday morning. Others from the train were going in the same direction, so we joined forces and started our journey while the sun was still high. We came to a place where a little stream crossed our path, and there we left our horses and went on foot to stretch our legs. There was a rude bridge over the river, and when we crossed we came to a tangle of undergrowth which nevertheless grew of sufficient height to enable us to walk under- neath it. As we went over, the timbers groaned and sighed, but held firm, and when we landed on the other side, strange life underfoot darted this way and that out of the path of the VIEWS FROM THE ARGENTINE.

E. L. BRIANT'S BATHING POOL, LOS MOGOTES, CORDOBA HILLS.

HUERTA GRANDE, CORDOBA HILLS. To face fiage 54 Qbe Colfeian 55 intruders. The trees above had shed their leaves and formed a veritable couch of scented mellow finery, while all around were fallen timbers and stumps of trees which had been up- rooted in some recent storm. The sun danced through the tangle above and played on the leaves and on the water, and for a space we sat, listening to the crackle of the boughs, to the chirping of the birds, and watching with lazily intent eyes a trade route worn by tireless ants. Out in these camp places the sun falls in intensity all too soon. A sudden wind springs up, the moan of the trees becomes sinister, and you shiver. The pulling stream which we crossed an hour before had grown suddenly menacing, holding perils in its now black depth, and as we re-crossed the frail bridge the fronds of the water plants seemed to bend out and upwards as if to ensnare us and drag us back. Up on the bank our patient horses waited with the resig- nation which seems the common lot of the country mount. We mounted and proceeded on our way. How sternly the night falls in the Hills! The fiery ball of the sun drops with the suddenness on the horizon, spreads out in red gleams, and is gone, leaving a weird stillness. It always seems that the countryside, and especially in mountain districts, is quieter at eventide than in the sunlight. The pleasant afternoon breeze changes to an uncanny whispering, and both sides of the road are caught in the murmur from the spirits of the air, those spirits that inhabit hedges at night whence they talk to each other Your horse can hear them, and his nervous ears tell you that he is drinking in their secrets .... Ahead is a cluster of lights which bespeaks the village of the Hills, and our destination. As we draw near, a rude hovel looms up and a stray cur, sleeping under its lee, springs out and raises the echoes with a hoarse bark. We trot by the hovel, and we can see a smoky interior, lit by a single hanging light, «nd we speculate on the manner of people that can live in such places, unthinking and uncaring, as little a part of the world of life and joy as the untroubled hills which frown down on them from year's end to year's end. They are sullen folk, these hill people, with never a word for the passer-by and never a smile on their lined faces. Indeed, their faces have taken on that brooding air which one asso- ciates with the hill regions, where Nature seems eternally at rest after the labour she has had in forming them. On the other side of the village an unwinking light tells of home, meaning warmth, comfort and dinner after twenty- four hours of intense travel, and as we get near the dogs come out with their musical delighted chime, and we can see 56 Cbe Colteian them afar up the road, racing towards us with every mani- festation, of canine joy. I was at my journey's end .... In this region, then, the Switzerland of the Argentine Republic, I passed many pleasant days, far from the whirl of Buenos Aires, out of reach of the incessant grain export of Rosario de Santa Fe, and as near Nature as one could ever expect. The Hills of Cordoba are essentially places for the camera, and the truly wonderful scenery invites the Kodak at every dozen paces. No words can adequately describe the glorious colouring, the sharp contrast of mountain and meadow, or the magnificent sunsets of this region. I took many snaps, a few of which I am sending to be published with this article, if the Editor is kind with his blue pencil, to give Old Colfeians a slight idea of the charms of this delightful land so many miles from the School on the Hill. mottces. The Hon. Treasurer acknowledges with many thanks the receipt of donations to the Benevolent Fund from the following : — O. Skinner, Esq., E. "L. Briant, Esq., H. A. Bailey, Esq. Also donations to the Illustrations Fund from : — O. 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