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SCHOOL NOTES Prefects and Monitors this term have been:

Penarthur. We are very grateful for gifts to PREFECTS: furnish Penarthur received from each of the following: P. S. C. Owen C. M. Le Feuvre Mrs. M. H. Thome—two chests of drawers and P. H. Springford R. A. Lister a carpet. R. H. Dawe G. W. K. Maule Mrs. A. E. Watson—a washing machine. I. M. B. Galley N. F. Osborn Mr. R. Bartram (O.A.)—a sideboard and P. A. Gittins D. C. Pearce carpets. P. H. Jones R. M. Wilkinson Mr. G. M. Briggs, a member of the governing body, has kindly given the school a rare map of the old St. Albans Monastic site. MONITORS : J. M. Swinson J. B. Y. Elliott Mr. J. Lake and Mr. C. R. Fawkes were both delighted to read our report on "The Business G. A. Lyles A. J. Hudson Game " in the last Albanian and have presented A. L. Waghorn N. J. McLellan the School with a history of the Institute of Chartered Accountants as a consequence. J. M. Bailey J. F. Overton M. L. Beale A. J. Pearson D. J. Newell. Within a few weeks of leaving A. J. Berry M. A. Read school last term " Sam " passed his L.R.A.M. with a performer's grade pass, and our congratulations R. M. Blindell A. Richardson go to him on this splendid achievement. He called S. R. Robinson in at school for two afternoons early this term to R. L. Combeer have his performance tape recorded for the music A. H. M. Davies W. P. Saul department " archives ". A. P. Daykin M. J. Tye Piano and Violin. Our thanks go to Mrs. J. Delderfield P. Wyeth Millard for her kind gift of a piano to the music department and also to Mrs. Callow for her presentation of a violin. The Albanian Committee for this year's issues has been: A. H. M. Davies, A. J. Pearson, C. J. Staff Changes. We are sorry to record the Roberts and J. M. Bailey. The editor is particu- departures of Mr. M. R. Gray and Mr. P. F. larly grateful to J. M. Bailey who has been the Watkinson. Mr. Gray leaves us to become a head committee's convenor. of department and Mr. Watkinson to be the head- master of Rydal School, Colwyn Bay. Our good wishes go with both of them. The Impulse editors for the last, and for next We are glad, however, to welcome three new issue, have been: A. J. Hudson, A. Sullivan, P. A. masters. Mr. K. W. Aikin joins us as head of Turtle. History. He is a graduate of University College, London and comes to us after a period of teaching at Repton. Mr. P. C. Matthews joins the English Biafra Appeal. The Red Cross has thanked the department; he is an Oxford graduate. Mr. Head Prefect for the £48 which was raised on H. M. C. Rowe is from Trinity College, Cam- behalf of Biafran refugees at the end of the bridge and joins the Physics department. summer term. 179 ST. ALBANS SCHOOL

AWARDS & PLACES 1967-1968

P. A. COCKBAIN Scholarship in Natural Sciences, Queen's College, Cambridge. G. H. FOSTER Scholarship in Engineering, Downing College, Cambridge. J. M. FOSTER Exhibition in English, St. Catharine's College, Cambridge. S. F. GULL Scholarship in Natural Sciences, St. John's College, Cambridge. R. A. MCDONALD Exhibition in Mathematics, Jesus College, Cambridge. W. MANNERS Scholarship in Mathematics, Peterhouse, Cambridge. D. J. NEWELL Exhibition in English, Jesus College, Oxford. A. T. ROE Drapers' Company Scholarship, University of Sydney.

D. HILL-SMITH British Railways Studentship, University of Aberdeen. G. D. MEAD Westminster Bank Scholarship, University of Reading.

R. J. ASHBY University of Aston. T. S. BALL University of East Anglia. L. M. BARBER University of Reading. A. C. BARLOW London School of Economics. L. D. BISHOP University of Sussex. D. M. BLOCK University of Birmingham. G. L. BLUNT University of Sheffield. P. R. BURNETT St. Bartholomew's Hospital Medical School. R. M. CRAIGHEAD University of Southampton. V. M. J. DANNING University of Exeter. M. W. DRURY Manchester College of Food Technology. D. K. DUNN New College, Oxford. N. C. G. FERIN University of Manchester. C. M. FOLDS University College of North Wales, Bangor. C. FORSTER University of Leeds. P. W. GIBBS University of Sussex. R. R. GINGELL University of Dundee. C. G. GODSMARK University College of North Wales, Aberystwyth. M. R. GOUGH University of Bristol. J. D. GRAHAM University of Sussex. R. P. HALLIWELL University College, London. I. J. HARDING University of Kent. R. J. L. HARRIS University of Bristol. K. J. HART University of Nottingham. R. M. HORTON St. Mary's Hospital Medical School. G. G. HYDE Hatfield College of Technology. S. P. JARVIS University of Newcastle. D. JEFFS University of Southampton. A. N. JOHNSON Bishop Otter College of Education. T. C. JOHNSON University of Reading. P. A. JONES University of Manchester. J. G. KEIGHLEY University of Bristol. S. A. S. KNOWLES University College Medical School, London. A. R. LINEHAM University College of North Wales, Bangor. S. B. LYUS University of Warwick. A. MARSH University of St. Andrews. C. E. MARSH University of Warwick. A. J. MILLS-BAKER University of Manchester. D. R. MILNES University of Warwick. R. S. MUIR University of Southampton. M. S. O'DONNELL King's College, London. D. K. PARK St. Catharine's College, Cambridge.

180 R. G. PENFOUND University of East Anglia. J. S. PONSFORD Middlesex Hospital Medical School. N. P. PLUMMER Enfield College of Technology. R. J. REDDING University of Durham. VV. J. RHODES Birmingham College of Commerce. P. E. E. RUMBELOW Queen's College, Cambridge. K. D. RUSHFOKTH University of Aberdeen. W. B. SEAL University of Reading. R. K. SEAMAN University of Birmingham. T. K. P. STEAD University of Bristol. J. L. STERNICK University of Dundee. F. R. STEWART Plymouth College of Technology. S. J. SV/AILES Imperial College of Science and Technology R. R. TOOMEY Worcester College, Oxford. A. K. TOWERSEY University of Newcastle. C. M. TROTTER University of Southampton. J. UDRIS University of Sussex. C. J. VEAL Christ's College, Cambridge. S. M. WALKER University of Bristol. A. J. WELTON University of Essex. R. M. WYNDHAM University of Newcastle. F. J. YOUNGMAN University of Reading.

SCHOOL PRIZES 1967-1968

OLD BOYS' PRIZE — P. S. C. Owen GEOGRAPHY R. H. Dawe Arts Upper THE MAYOR'S PRIZE D. C. Pearce P. A. Cockbain P, H. Springford A. T. Roe Arts Upper J. A. Gilchrist IV A M. J. Hodges II B J. F. Brooks IA SUBJECT PRIZES

CHEMISTRY. GERMAN (DEBENHAM PRIZES) C. M. Le Feuvre Science Lower P. F. Wareham IV A P. Wyeth Science Lower N. C. Gibbon HIB R. A. Lowe IV A /. R. Rhodes JVA HISTORY (EASTCOTT PRIZES) D. P. Noble Arts Lower ENGLISH P. F. Purton Arts Lower P. S. C. Owen Arts Upper D. R. Kingham IB P. H. Springford Arts Upper D. Lewis IB D. F. S. Rogers 1C FRENCH MATHEMATICS (GODFREY PRIZES) G. R. Jarzab Arts Lower G. W. Thiel Arts Lower A. L. Waghorn Maths Upper C. G. Crawford HI A N. A. Ward Maths Upper B. M. Pajackowski III A C. Jackson II B N. J. Bruce HA N. J. R. Moon IIB A. C. Gaylor HA J. T. Wilde HC PHYSICS (MORRIS PRIZES) J. M. Bunster IA J. Delderfield Maths Upper D. R. Kingham IB M. J. Tye Science Upper 181 SPECIAL PRIZES Third Forms B. E. Holland ALBANIAN PRIZE Second Forms A. D. Sullivan Arts Lower R. D. Abel P. A. Turtle Arts Lower First Forms ALBANIAN SPECIAL PRIZE S. C. Funnell A. J. Hudson Maths Lower ART FORM PRIZES P. A. Jones Arts Upper A. P. Thompson Science Upper FOURTH FORMS A. J. Hudson Maths Lower R. P. Stratton Maths Lower P. M. Chambers IV A P. L. Turner I1IB J. R. Rhodes IV A S. Thorn ton-Jones IIC D. P. L. Williams IV A C. D. Rolfe 1C D. J. Abbott IV B S. M. Males IB R. N. Miller IV B J. R. Cox IA M. J. Wakeley IV B D. J. D. Lawrence IV Beta CHESS (SENIOR) A. P. Lomax IV Beta D. J. Sinfield IV Beta R. L. Aylmer Maths Lower R. Forster VI P. F. Cockayne III A THIRD FORMS C. G. Crawford III A C. J. Crawford HI A S. B. Marshall III A A. P. Davis III A S. B. Marshall III A CHESS (JUNIOR) D. J. Wheeler III A J. D. Bright IIIB S. P. Doughty II A C. M. Bryant IIIB I. Hill-Smith IIB S. M. Gray IIIB K. L. Howells IIB R. J. Mattingly IIIB J. R. Cox IA J. G. Allen III Beta P. B. Ward 1C S. D. Middleton III Beta A. J. Wood III Beta MUSIC T. C. Johnson Arts Upper SECOND FORMS D. J. Newell Arts Upper O. H. Bayoumi II A A. H. M. Davies Arts Lower M. J. Gilchrist HA M. W. Hodgkinson Science Lower N. J. Gill II A M. J. Watts IV Beta M. J. Hodges II B J. L. Baker II A D. R. Leather II B N. J. Burnett IIA W. A. MacFadzean II B M. W. Weir IIC E. J. E. Peele IIC P. C. Baker IA P. J. Watkins HC A. C. Gaylor IA P. J. C. Whitelock IIC J. T. Wilde IIC ROYDS READING PRIZES Prefects FIRST FORMS P. A. Springford W. M. Clark IA Upper VI P. H. Dykins IA P. J. Clarke N. J. Fairbrother IA Lower VI P. G. R. Godwin IB R. D. Coalman D. R. Kingham IB D. Lewis IB Fifth Forms S. M. Males IB G. East D. F. S. Rogers 1C Fourth Forms K. R. Tomkins 1C J. S. Witheridge S. A. Toomey 1C 182 CRICKET 1968 scored 103-5 before declaring at tea, thanks to useful scores from Towersey (29*), Beale (29), FIRST XI Scarles (20) and Maule (20*). We felt that con- sidering the outfield conditions our opponents Team: *R. J. Ashby (Captain), *M. L. Beale would have done well to better this, but heavy (Vice-Captain), T. J. Brooker, P. W. C. Calthrop, rain intervened. *J. G. Keighley, G. W. K. Maule, *D. P. Mills, R. Palgrave, *C. J. W. Scarles, T. K. P. Stead, In better conditions, our next opponents started A. K. Towersey. disastrously, losing two wickets in the first over, * Colours awarded. and it was left to Mr. Nurton (42) to build their total of 115-7 declared. The school just achieved The side was again captained by R. J. Ashby. for the loss of three wickets, the runs in the 95 He again led the side with quiet efficiency and mins. allowed. Keighley (50) and Towersey (17) fine personal example. His understanding of the acted as the sheet anchors which allowed game increased considerably throughout the Grummitt (16) and Ashby (22*) to play their season and his intelligent (even subtle at times) strokes. bowling changes, never allowed the opposition to get completely on top. Only during a last wicket We made a bad start in the match against Royal stand by Q.E.'s Barnet, did one sense a lack of Masonic and soon found ourselves 35-6, mainly control. due to bad strokes. Wilkinson came in to join It is a reflection of his own tremendous ability Ashby and played sensibly for 45 minutes before that the cares of captaincy did not affect his own tea, allowing Ashby (52*) to rebuild the innings. form with bat and ball as much as it might have We declared at 108-7, and our opponents never done. With the curious lack of consistency of mastered Mills (6-14), who bowled accurately. the batting, more responsibility was thrust on his Only Crossley (30) made any impression on the shoulders, with the result that he found it school bowling, and Masonic were all out for 56. necessary at times to curb his natural aggression and to graft in order to rectify a bad start. His Our batting again failed against Watford, only best innings of this type was at Royal Masonic two players, Ashby (40) and Maule (11), reaching when he scored 54 not out after we had been 35-6 double figures, and there were too many feeble wickets. However, it is natural strokeplay that strokes in our total of 98. makes him look the class player that he is. A However, we were well back into the game, magnificent 50 in quick time against the O.A.s capturing four quick wickets, but their lower showed his fine range of strokes all round the batsmen applied themselves and our opponents wicket. reached the total for loss of eight wickets, Scarles As the only spin bowler with enough control taking 4-29. to bowl for long periods, he was again slightly hampered by the fact that he was often expected Against Bancrofts, Calthorp (10) and Grummitt to contain as much as to bowl batsmen out. He (17) gave us a good start, but we were soon 36-4, did, successfully, but I would still prefer to see and it was left to a recovery stand by Keighley him getting a bit higher in his delivery stride. He (21*) and sensible aggression by Scarles (32) to tends to open his shoulders to the batsman too take us to 110-6 declared. The game finished an much and to bowl off a bent front leg. even draw, our opponents reaching 91-6 at the close. Off the field he has been extremely efficient and co-operative. His genuine enthusiasm for all the In ideal weather, the Old Albanians, after a school cricket and his rather nervous sense of rather shaky first few overs, settled down to build humour has been an inspiration to players and up an opening stand of 124 before we removed coach alike. Hodge (70) and then Giffen (60). Although the M.D.N. school were weary after their constant chasing and ill luck, they stuck to their task, and with the We had seven of last year's team available O.A.s then going for runs we were rewarded with around which we could build a potentially well a number of cheaper wickets. Our opponents balanced side. As far as weather permitted, declared when they reached 181-8 (Ashby 4-67, results proved this to be the case although our Mills 2-54). This left the school less than 140 depth in batting only showed its strength on minutes in which to get the runs, and with the occasions. Our bowlers served us well and our bowling strength of the O.A.s this was always young opening attack of Mills and Scarles, beyond our capacity. However, determined not promises well for the next two years. to have a repeat of last year's match, we kept Unfortunately, our opening match against constantly going for runs. We managed 133 Berkhamsted was played in conditions so typical (Ashby 52, Beale 27) in as many minutes and our of this summer, and having elected to bat we last wicket fell with only two balls of the match 183 to go. Giffen finished with the flattering figures *P. S. C. Owen, D. Palgrave, *R. Palgrave, *A. J. of 5-17 and Sullman returned a well-deserved Pearson, S. R. Robinson, R. M. Wilkinson. 3-31. * Colours awarded. We looked forward to our encounter with Haberdashers but steadily lost wickets to find Though unfriendly weather was responsible for ourselves struggling at one stage. Calthrop (32) preventing two of our matches, and curtailing a and Towersey (15) of the earlier batsmen made third, in the six remaining games the Second XI useful contributions, but it was left to Keighley proved that it is still possible to play genuinely with a very sensible 41 and support by Scarles to attacking and enjoyable cricket. We won only get us to a total of 129. This appeared in- two matches but, with the exception of a dis- adequate but, thanks to some excellent fielding astrous early game against Berkhamsted, for and accurate bowling, our opponents were hanging which we were almost totally unprepared and on at the close with eight wickets down for 80 runs which is best not mentioned again, we invariably (Ashby 3-14, Scarles 3-28). gave our opponents a strong challenge. A team The match against St. Albans G.S. was which is keen to win and concerned to make the abandoned after we had scored 77-3. This was match interesting, as we were, will always find its followed by the best match of the season against cricket more beneficial than those content with Queen Elizabeths, Barnet. Some fine bowling a drawn game. from Mills had our opponents in trouble with four The lively spirit of our matches was epitomised wickets down for 31 and then 81-9. However, an by the Old Albanians fixture, in which Brooker aggressive undefeated last-wicket stand allowed astounded us all by catching out the first five Q.E. to declare at 122-9 (Mills 4-38, Ashby 4-48). batsmen. He then shared in an opening partner- If we were to get the runs, we needed a steady ship of 100 with R. Palgrave, but a depressing start and, although we lost a very early wicket, collapse soon followed. It took a six from Basey Stead (23) and Ashby (22) provided this. Keighley at the crucial moment to put the O.A.'s total of (26), a fine aggressive innings of 34 not out by 171 within our reach again, and we passed it with Beale, and a valuable 10 from Scarles, saw us two wickets in hand on the last ball of the match. home to a thrilling win by three wickets with only one ball to be bowled. An all-round team Other games were admittedly less spectacular, performance. but were dominated nevertheless by a similar A strong Gents of Herts team elected to bat but mixture of determined play and apparent super- were soon 8-2, but a stand between Nurton and natural intervention. Thus we narrowly missed Dunn (35) retrieved the position. The stand for victory by failing to dislodge Bancrofts' final pair the fourth wicket of 130, however, between and, given more time, the match against Watford Nurton (107) and Johns (56) was the outstanding could have produced a win for either side. Haber- feature of the match, and although the school dashers' responded to our declaration at 131-8, kept to their task they could make no great and a fine unbeaten display by their opener impression on a fine batting display. The Gents enabled them to win with minutes to spare—not declared at 230-5. The majority of the school an ignominious defeat and far preferable to a stale batsmen had no answer to firstly Dunn (3-20) and draw. We beat Royal Masonic comfortably. then Griffen (4-6). The only scores of note were Batting presented few problems, and we could Ashby (29), Keighley (27) and Palgrave (11*) and always depend upon at least one good innings to we were all out for 106. However, it had been a make our total sound, reaching three figures with good day's cricket in sunshine. no difficulty. My only reservation concerns the R. J. Ashby. complacency with which the scoring rate was Once again the team thank our faithful scorer, occasionally allowed to fall alarmingly—school M. W. Drury. R.J.A. matches are too short for this to be tactically acceptable. CRICKET NOTE Unfortunately, we were less reliable in the field. R. J. Ashby was appointed captain of the Hert- Bowling was generally ragged, but at their best, fordshire County Colts for all five matches. J. G. several players, Berry especially, bowled either Keighley was selected to play in three matches. accurately or dangerously, though there is still much room for improvement. Similarly, while difficult catches were often taken, too many SECOND XI simpler chances were thrown away, encouraging our opponents and making our own task tougher. Team from: *P. H. Springford (Capt), C. M. With a little more efficient play, some of our moral Basey, *J. A. Berry, *T. J. Brooker, *R. R. Gingell, victories could have been turned into real ones. I. J. Golds, R. M. Grummitt, G. K. D. Marsh, P. H. Springford. 184 THIRD XI therefore, completed only two matches in the whole term. Team: A. J. Hudson (Capt.), D. Austin, R. L. The bowling, backed by adequate fielding, twice Aylmer, J. F. BilJington, R. M. Blindell. J. G. proved good enough to dismiss the opposition. Bromfield, P. Clarke, M. G. Crowston, R. H. Godfrey's oustanding 8-19 won the match against Dawe, J. Delderfield, S. Postlethwaite, M. J. Tye. Bancrofts, and Fairbrother and Patience bowled The team comprised several members of last well. year's Third XI, and it was hoped that these would The batting was rather weak, and lack of match provide the backbone of a successful team. Our experience was probably the main reason for this. first two matches seemed to confirm this hope. Patience and Roberts, although well down the Berkhamsted were beaten by six wickets, Tye order, batted sensibly, but the early and middle taking 5-24 while Billington conceded only 17 order batsmen lacked confidence and did not score runs in 15 overs, and Postlethwaite scoring 36 not the runs expected of them. out. Watford were defeated by 99 runs; an P. M. Chambers. opening partnership of 78 (Aylmer 41 and Austin 39) allowed the captain the luxury of declaring with one wicket in hand. Watford were dismissed for 44, Tye taking 4-14 and Clarke snatching three THIRD YEAR XI wickets without conceding a run. The Under 14 XI played 5 matches, won 3 and The Old Albanians soon showed up our failings; Jost 2. Not a how/ing success, but certainly no in fact, were were scarcely able to give them a dismal failure. The matches seemed few and far match. The team scraped together 80 runs, only between, and that in itself was a blessing at one Postlethwaite (33) and Bromfield (14) offering any stage of the term—the weather being what it was. determined resistance, and the Old Boys lost only The one big thing to be said about the team is that one wicket in reaching their target. Four days it was a much better one at the end of the term later, we were lucky to draw with Haberdashers; than at the beginning—progress was made, in all chasing a total of 152, we had scored 98 for the departments. Take the batting, for instance. It loss of 9 wickets at the close. That we did not smacked at the beginning of a pleasant knock- suffer ignominious defeat was thanks largely to a about on the local recreation ground, with magnificently stubborn fight by Crowston, who dropped catches bringing sympathy (!) rather remained undefeated with 36. than even a feeling of reproach from the rest of The season was moderately successful. Of the the side: with bowlers relieved of their duties three matches we could be expected to win, we after four overs or so " in case they were tired ": won two (convincingly) and drew one (if that by and with the side all out for 35 in reply to 81-8 the skin of our teeth). The fielding was, as usual, declared. At the end there was a certain amount mixed; sometimes keen and aggressive, often of urgency and importance about the game (still mediocre, it was occasionally embarassirtg. Most not enough), and some very good catches were of the bowling duties again fell to the medium- held in very confident style. We made 161 in pacers, Tye, Billington and Clarke, and from time the final match—and dismissed the enemy for 37. to time Crowston bowled excellent off-spin with- Very satisfying—and we look to see even greater out much reward. In each match we saw some improvement next season. batsmen pass the grand total of 25, although the Several performances with the bat must be captain and one or two others failed throughout mentioned, and in order of production they read: the season to establish themselves with the bat. Bayley 49 n.o., Carnill 49, Grummitt 76, and With a little more concentration on their game, Sherrard-Smith 38. Grummitt's average for 4 the team might be able to rid themselves of their completed innings was nearly 28, Bayley's 20, " knock-about and have-a-laugh" image next Carnill's (3 innings) 19 and Sherrard-Smith's (3) season. A. J. Hudson. 14. Everyone must now learn what should have been learned many years ago—to treat every ball on its merits and deal with it as it deserves: and COLTS XI when a ball deserves to be hit, it should be hit hard enough to reach the boundary and not simply Team; *D. J. D. Lawrence, *R. D. Godfrey, allowed to bounce off a defensive bat. *P. M. Chambers, P. ). Latchford, C. G. Finch, I. P. Fairbrother, S. R. Flint, *M. Roberts, *R. L. The bowling seems even now to have been a Patience, M. D. Heughan, C. H. Lush. triumph of inaccuracy—" hopeful rather than * Colours awarded. determined ". Never have so many people hoped that the ball would hit the wickets, while not There is very little Colts cricket on which to bothering to aim it in anything but the vaguest report, due partly to the weather, but mainly due direction of the opposite end of the pitch. The to the small number of fixtures. The Colts XI, lesson has been partly absorbed now, at any rate, 185 as intention has proved to be the first necessary SECOND FORM CRICKET step towards success. Easily the most successful The Second Year team had a reasonably bowler has been Stobart, who in 57 overs (23 successful season, winning two matches and losing maidens) took 18 wickets for 90 runs. This is a one. If the catching, notably in the slips, had record to be proud of at any level, and—the sting given more support to the bowling, several close is in the tail—he is leaving us. Sad—but we wish matches could well have been won, instead of him well. And let us point out that there's chance drawn. Doughty's wicket-keeping, however, therefore for the others: Corbett (8-79 in 37 deserves special mention, as it was consistently overs), Roberts (6-54 in 26 overs), Abel (3-39 in good. 24 overs), and Flook, a spinner (4-33 in 14 overs). There was plenty of good bowling, Leather Control, determination and bags of practice— being the steadiest bowler. Silber has speed but these are the ingredients for the 1969 bowling he must bowl more accurately; Wilson was the cake. most reliable spinner. Morgan has batted very well throughout Jhe So far as the fielding is concerned—well, it season, reaching double figures in most matches. improved. We've mentioned the catching already Doughty has opened quite successfully but is —this was a very, very great step forward. After inclined to score too slowly. Silber's hard hitting putting down several easy catches in the first brought him many runs, and 66 not out in under an hour was a fitting climax to his successful match, 17 were taken in the remaining four, and season. it's difficult to remember anything that was missed: that's good going. Stopping the ball and Apart from the catching, the fielding was good, and the team deserve praise for keeping the returning it to the wicket-keeper, however, was pressure on in crucial situations. poor. Here there is a great need of practice, M. W. Weir. determination and anticipation. And without The side was captained with quiet efficiency by them next year there will be chaos. Weir. He was by far the most correct player as a batsman and was the only bowler who fully Two other things might be briefly mentioned. appreciated the necessity of bowling to a field. Carnill is going to handle a team very well when His conscientiousness off the field also contributed he gains a bit more confidence and give orders to the smooth running of the side, for which I rather than polite requests. And Grummitt's personally am very grateful. M.D.N. wicket-keeping record of 5 catches, 1 stumping and only 20 byes (including 2 fours) was pretty good—this should help bring the sober confidence FIRST YEAR XI he, too, needs. After being comprehensively thrashed in their first match, the team improved to win the next The following played in the matches, and those two matches. However, let us face the truth; this signified by * were awarded Colours: K. M. Abel, is a weak team possessing little talent. The bowl- T. S. Bartlett, *A. R. J. Bayley, *M. R. Carnill ing has lacked direction and length—most of it (Capt.), P. F. Cockayne, *R. J. Corbett, K. G. J. being wide of the leg stump. There are no reliable Flint, *A. S. Flook, *P. M. Grummitt, S. P. run-makers and the fielding lacks aggression and strength of arm. Sherrard-Smith has been an Putnam, S. J. M. Roberts, J. Sherrard-Smith, P. P. eager cricketer in every way and has met with Simon and *D. M. Stobart. success, whilst Abel looks promising. C.T.B. P.H.A.

186 ATHLETICS 1968 mention. He was unbeaten, with national standard performances of 10.5 in the 100 yards, Captain of Athletics : A. T. Roe 23.4 in the 220 yards, and 19 ft. Hi ins. in the The stories of the School's two most senior Long Jump—performances which equalled those Athletics Teams are vastly differing ones. The of a senior athlete of the previous year, who was Juniors excelled in an unbeaten season, and badly nearly four years older. Lloyd was the other showed up the Seniors, who won only one match really outstanding athlete of the team, a consistent and came second in one. Perhaps never in the winner in the 440 yards, except for one defeat by history of this School's athletics has such a a senior in the combined team match with Perse difference been seen. The Juniors had a vast School, Cambridge. A good 880 yards runner, depth of talent and all worked hard to deserve too, he collected the County Championship in the the results they achieved, but the Seniors' results quarter in a national standard 52.0, and was later were another story. Usually, due to the sports to take this event in the Welsh Games and the set-up at this School, it depends on about a dozen Welsh Intermediate Boys' A.A.A. Championships. die-hards, and this year was no exception. The Most of the rest of the team were consistently difference was, however, that this year the Senior good, especially Hartridge and Hutchinson, real Team was stricken by injury and apathy, and the triers in the quarter, half, and mile, and coming Upper VI members obviously felt the black cloud second equal in the County Championships 880 of " A" levels over their heads. The team was yards in 2 mins. 6.6 sees. Another was O'Connor, deprived before the season had hardly begun of who threw almost anything with success, with the considerable sprinting ability of A. T. Roe, its 127 ft. 9 ins. in the javelin and 37 ft. 74- ins. in the captain, who broke a toe in an unfortunate shot. Bailey was consistent in the high jump and accident. The versatile talent of another old Da vies improved constantly, winning the District Colour, J. B. Y. Elliott, was badly missed during Championships High Hurdles in 15.9 sees. One the second half of the season due to illness. A must not forget, either, the contribution of two third loss was J. M. Swinson, who, due to a knee fourth form athletes: Robinson in the sprints and injury sustained playing rugby, could not con- discus—a best performance of 118 ft. 5 ins.; and tribute his spirit and determination, which are a Wardle, a miler who ran for the seniors, returning boon to any team. times like 4 mins. 41.4 sees., placing him high among athletes several years older than himself. Even without these three, however, there was still enough talent remaining to provide a useful The high standard achieved by many of the side, but this potential was not developed to the athletes in both teams repays some of the time and full and the team stumbled blindly on, almost effort which Mr. Finley, Mr. Barry, Mr. Prater resigning itself to defeat. The senior team never and Mr. Watkinson put in to coach and encourage got really fit, although there were some outstand- the teams. This perhaps culminated in the District ing solo performances: Holdham's 40 ft. 2 ins. in Sports where St. Albans School won the four the shot emphasised his potential although his overall boys' cups and many of the individual performances were rather erratic; Udris and events. With this obvious talent the two senior Youngman in the jumps were consistent, produc- teams can beat almost anyone, and with schemes ing 5 ft. 7 ins. in the High Jump for the former, like Mr. Barry's weight training club, next season who was later to become the County Champion, holds much promise. P. H. Jones. and 20 ft. 1 in. in the Long Jump and 39 ft. 7 ins. During the season Colours were awarded to: in the Triple Jump for the latter; McEwen, too, R. P. Baker, P. M. Lloyd, T. J. McEwen, turned out consistent performances including J. Udris and F. J. Youngman. 2 mins. 2.7 sees, in the 880 yards and 4 mins. 23.9 sees, in the 1500 metres, but these perform- Performance Badges were awarded to: ances only equalled his previous season's bests; N. T. Hartridge, J. D. Hutchinson, P. J. Redding, another " A" level sufferer, managed Davies, C. S. Bailey, K. M. O'Connor. 128 ft. 7 ins. in the Javelin with hardly any train- ing; and Jones seemed to spend more of his time The following represented the School in most falling over the hurdles than in getting to the line of the matches: first, though he did manage a 16.8 in High Seniors: P. H. Jones, R. A. Lister, M. J. Ward, Hurdles. F. J. Youngman, T. J. McEwen, J. Udris, This somewhat gloomy picture of the Seniors D. Holdham, G. H. L. Jones, R. J. Redding, contrasts markedly with the success of the Junior G. J. Wardle, J. B. Y. Elliott. Team. The opposite of their elders, they had Juniors: R. P. Baker, P. M. Lloyd, N. T. Hart- talent in depth, and what was more, talent that ridge, J. D. Hutchinson, P. J. Davies, C. M. made the effort to improve itself. It is difficult Le Feuvre, R. W. Williams, A. C. Megit, to single out any particular athlete from this very K. M. O'Connor, G. H. O. Wright, I. Pratt, able team. Baker must, however, deserve C. S. Bailey, D. L. Reid, P. A. Robinson. 187 MATCH RESULTS MIDDLE AND LOWER SCHOOL v. Kimbolton, at Westminster Lodge, May llth. ATHLETICS Seniors: St. Albans 76 pts.; Kimbohon 66 pts. Juniors: St. Albans 72 pts.; Kimbolton 60 pts. Fourth Year (V.16) May 28 St. Albans 132; Marshalswick 74; v. Haberdashers', at Elstree, May 15th. Townsend 73. Seniors : Haberdashers' 79 pts.; St. Albans 64 pts. June 11 St. Albans IZOi; Haberdashers' 90V, Juniors : St. Albans 79 pts.; Haberdashers' 62 pts. Watford G.S. 82. 17 St. Albans 74; St. Nicholas 65. v. Queen Elizabeth's, at Barnet, May 22nd. "M St. Albans 130; Rickmansworthh Seniors: Queen Elizabeth's 73 pts.; St. Albans St. Albans C.G.S. 66. 57 pts. 25 St. Albans 85; Rotherham H.S. 53. July 2 St. Albans 77; Richard Hale 63. Juniors: St. Albans 72i pts.; Queen Elizabeth's Third Year (U.15) v. St. Division's and City of London, at Crystal May 28 St. Albans 129; Marshalswick 79; Palace, May 29th. Townsend 73. June )1 Haberdashers' J19; Si. Albans 111; Seniors: St. Dunstan's 88 pts.; St. Albans 52 Watford G.S. 66. pts.; City of London 30 pts. 17 St. Albans 79; St. Nicholas 60. Juniors: St. Albans 92 pts.; City of London 21 St. Albans 114; St. Albans C.G.S. 107; 39 pts.; St. Dunstan's 38 pts. Rickmansworth 56. 25 St. Albans 70; Rotheram H.S. 70. v. Stowe and Mill Hill, at Mill Hill, 3une 13th. July 2 St. Albans 79; Richard Hale 61. Seniors: Stowe 142 pts.; Mill Hill 83 pts.; St. Albans 76 pts. County Championships Juniors: St. Albans 110 pts.; Mill Hill 100 pts.; Intermediate Mile: G. J. Wardle—3rd (4 mins. Stowe 91 pts. 41.4 sees). Junior Mile: A. R. J. Bayley—4th (5 mins. v.Berkhamsted and Aldenham, at Westminster 4.1 sees.). Lodge, June 19th. Quarter: G. M. Ravenscroft—5th (58.9 Seniors: Berkharnsted 133 pts.; Aldenham 76 sees.). pts.; St. Albans 74 pts. Triple Jump: M. R. Parker—6th (33 ft. Juniors: St. Albans 104^ pts.; Berkhamsted 10 ins.). 79i pts.; Aldenham 58 pts. District Championships v. Perse School, at Cambridge, July 16th. (Results for first three schools only) Perse: 82 pts,; St. Albans 61 pts. U.13 (find Year) U.15 (IVth Year) St. Albans 48 St. Albans 68 In the Hertfordshire County Championships, the Marshalswick 4Qi St. Columba's 44 following performances were recorded: St. Columba's 35 St. Albans C.G.S. 41 Seniors : House Matches 880: T. J. McEwen— 4th in 2 mins. 4.9 sees. IV 111 II I High Jump: J. Udris — 1st at 5 ft. 6 ins.; Abbey 40 25 271 11 J. B. Y. Elliot— 3rd at 5 ft. 5 ins. Breakespeare 47 71 3Q 21 Shot : D. Holdham— 3rd at 39 ft. 74 ins. Deberiham 6 23 0 8 Pemberton 81 105 48 23 Juniors : Shirley 1 33 IH 13 440: P. M. Lloyd— 1st in 52 sees. Woollams 80 7 28 32 880 : J. D. Hutchinson — 2nd in 2 mins. 6.6 sees. N. T. Hartridge — 3rd in 2 mins. 6.6 sees. The School Teams were: Mile: G. J. Wardle — 3rd in 4 mins. 41.4 sees. Fourth Year Long Jump: R. P. Baker— 4th at 19 ft. 11 ins. G. J. Wardle (Capt.)*; P. M. Chambers; M. 3. Duxbury*; 1. P. Fairbrother* ; S. J. Ferney- In the Welsh A. A. A. National Championships, hough*; S. R. Flint; I. A. Gikhrist; G. J. Hayes; P. M. Lloyd won the Junior 440 in 52.5 sees. M. D. Heughan*; M. N. Lambirth*; A. P.

188 Lomax*; J. McEwen*; P. W. Mikkelsen; S. J. pionships; much to our mutual amazement they Parkin*; R. L. Patience*; P. A. Robinson*; won! There is no better way of securing the P. Taylor*; T. C. Wharton. future. Finally, it would be ungrateful not to record Third Year the pleasure derived from working with such A. R. J. Bayleyf; Q. C. Bryarf; A. de M. people and to express thanks to them and the Casselsf; A. D. Chappinf; A. L. Cooperf; always forgotten scorers. These latter did an N. R. Davy; N. Gravestock; S. Jackson; R. J. excellent job that aroused the envy of visiting Mattinglyf; S. D. Middletonf; M. R. Parkerf; staff. G.E.P. R. M. Pittf: J- P- Puckeringf; S. A. Randallf; G. M. Ravenscroftt; J. D. Swiftt; W. M. Turner f. SWIMMING 1968 Second Year A mini-team may have its advantages, but in A. L. Cooperf: R. N. Davies; N. R. Davy; the case of our Senior team this season the burden M. J. Gilchrist; N. Gravestock; R. W. B. imposed upon the four swimmers who coped with McDonald; D. P. Mann; J. P. Patience; A. G. up to nine events between them in each match Silberf. proved to be a heavy one. * Middle School Colours awarded. It is very much to the credit of Blunt, Towersey t U.I5 Performance Badge gained. and the brothers Bell that the points gap was not much greater in most of the Senior matches. I Prior to writing these notes I re-read my " catty hope that some of the present Junior swimmers comments " on last year's Third Form Team and will be prepared for early promotion to Senior I find it hard to realise that, basically, they were grade next year, so that we can produce a larger about the same people who have had such an out- team. standing season as Fourth Formers. Of course Once again there are some very promising there were some organisational changes and the swimmers in the first year, amongst whom must arrival of P. A. Robinson made a great difference be mentioned Decks and MacFarlane who both but, fundamentally, the change was one of achieved good performances in Junior events in attitude. The willingness to work (how many spite of much older competition. times did Lambirth go over a high jump bar?) In the course of the season two School records noticed during the cross-country season continued, were broken. Blunt achieving 139.3 seconds for they learnt to fight and, as success followed 200 yards Freestyle and Towersey 78.7 seconds success, they gained in confidence until they for 100 yards Breaststroke. expected to win. Most pleasing of all, they took their rewards without letting them go to their Senior Match Results heads—unlike some prima donnas about the place! Great credit for all this must go to G. J. St. Georges School—Won 46-28 Wardle who not only set a fine example in his Watford G.S.—Lost 35j-38i personal performances (no-one in the county was Merchant Taylors' School—Lost 34-48 more unlucky to miss All-England selection) but Queen Elizabeth's School—Lost 37i-52| led his team quietly, firmly and most efficiently. Junior Match Results The Third Year, of course, were new to the game, but they have always had great enthusiasm, St. George's School (u. 15)—Lost 33-41 capacity for hard work and determination—I have Watford G.S. (u. 16}—Lost 31-43 never seen so many members of a Rugger XV in Watford G.S. (u. 13*)—Won 40f-33| an athletics team before! Here the foundation Merchant Taylors' School—Lost 22-30 for future years was well and truly laid and some Queen Elizabeth's School—Won 40-39 excellent performances recorded as well. We had no less than three new " best performances " in The following boys represented the School: the mile, half and triple jump, and S. A. Randall Seniors—*G. L. Blunt (Captain); *D. W. Bell; (the one " old hand " in the team) equalled the *M. H. Bell; *R. S. Muir; *M. R. Towersey. long jump record. There is one major gap in the * Old Colours. team, we are one high jumper short. Officially speaking the Lower School do not Juniors—K. W. Angus; A. J. Bogle; N. A. have matches, but some of the best (and most Chapman; M. N. Decks; R. E. Fellows; J. A. enthusiastic) members of the Second Forms were Jeffery; A. MacFarlane; S. B. Marshall; I. J. given some experience in the Third Year Team McClelland; N. I. Matthew; C. S. Neale; J. F. and a team was produced for the District Cham- Roberston; D. W. Willox; I. C. Wilson. 189 House Swimming Competitions before next season to the wisdom of employing an Upper Middle Lower Total all-out attacking game against more conservative School School School opposition. Abbey 49 70 1664 D. C. Pearce Breakespeare 39 35 34 108 Results Debenham 43 31 23| Pemberton 46 27 37i Glanville Cup, first round—2nd Shirley 66 55 37 158 Merchant Taylors'—Lost Woollams 20 59 471 126| Highgate—Lost Haberdashers'—Lost The Senior Challenge Cup was won by Shirley, the Middle School Cup by Abbey and the Junior 2nd VI Challenge Cup by Abbey and Woollams jointly. Merchant Taylors'—Lost D.B. Haberdashers'—Lost Teams TENNIS 1968 1st VI: P. R. Brooks and A. J. Mills-Baker I. M. B. Galley and D. C. Pearce Judging by results alone, the school had another P. R. Burnett and P. S. Ponsford disappointing season. Our first two encounters were closely fought; the team being beaten into 2nd VI: G. D. Mead and R. K. Seaman second place by a good Berkhamsted side in the I. E. Harbot and P. A. Jarvis Glanville Cup first round at Bishop's Stortford M. R. Towersey and A. P. Sternick and then only just failing to master an average Also played: C. J. Lemar Merchant Taylors' VI a week later. In the two away matches towards the end of the term against Highgate and Haberdashers the school never SCHOOL MUSIC looked like winning, in spite of some determined play. Unfortunately, the four other matches MUSIC COMPETITION, arranged had to be cancelled, denying us the opportunity to make amends. Nevertheless, the JUNE 1968 team's enthusiasm and obvious enjoyment on The sight of dozens of small boys hurrying court partly compensated for its lack of success, about the school, carrying musical instruments of and if this spirit is rekindled next summer there divers shapes and sizes, has become an accepted are grounds for hope that the team will do well. feature of school life during the past few years. Last year's Astley Cup winners, Mills-Baker The results of much practice and effort are seen in and Brooks, provided the VI with a good first pair, the annual Music Competition, which, this year, and their tennis was considerably more co- produced the highest standards yet, and heralds ordinated and subtle than their mutual, or rather, even greater things for the future. one-sided recriminations would have suggested. Perhaps the greatest test of a musician is his They lost only twice, but their contribution was ability to stand up to strain. Happily, the undercut by the inconsistency of the second and unavoidably late arrival of our adjudicator, Mr. third pairs. The problem was not one of finding Christopher Headington from Sussex University, suitable partners, for the pairings established seemed to have little effect on the Junior pianists. themselves early on and played unaltered through- Gaylor and S. C. Parker both played exceedingly out the season. It was rather their inability to well, and the general standard of this class was play well right from the first game of each match. high. The nine string players did their best, Weir, Thus, with the second and third pairs not winning McCavera and Bunster showing great promise. their opening rubbers the chances of gaining the Unfortunately, the final competitors in the five matches necessary for victory were negligible. Unbroken Voice solo were somewhat hindered by The team's general standard was undoubtedly very audible expressions of hunger produced by a improved through the introduction of an all too vast horde of boys outside the dining-hall. This short coaching scheme available on Wednesday was the least pleasing incident of the competition, afternoons, which perhaps indicates that tennis is and it is to be hoped that it will not occur again. at last acquiring some importance as a school Burnett won this class with a devastating per- sport. This instruction, however, was based on formance of Sullivan's most difficult patter-song, the virtues of the serve and volley, an approach attaining a speed which nearly gave his accom- which made little impression on the defensive panist heart-failure. Have we, perhaps, a lobbing still apparently taught in many other potential Henry Lytton in our midst? Weir, that schools. This is not intended to excuse our per- most versatile of musicians, came second, singing formances, but some thought might be given splendidly as usual. 190 " Call it a good marriage " - Chekhov

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Ashburton Cadet Pair's Shield, Bisley, 1967 School Choir

Old Folk's Party If full stomachs impair the quality of vocal sung with great confidence by N. J. Burnett, who sound, they seemed to have no effect whatever on managed to make nearly all the words of this the noises emitted by the wind soloists after " tour de force" clearly audible—no mean dinner. This was the largest class, and standards achievement for a boy of his age. This was varied considerably. A fitting climax was reached followed by a duet arrangement of Handel's with Johnson's masterly performance of the " Where'er you walk ", beautifully sung by Weir " Romanza " from Poulenc's clarinet sonata. This and Wilde. Their superb tone, timing of final was truly superb. Though the Broken Voice solo consonants and neat ornaments deserve the produced only three entrants, they all sang very highest praise. Wilde will be sadly missed in the pleasingly. A. H. M. Davies, undeterred by two musical life of the school next year. interruptions from the adjudicator, won this class Hodgkinson demonstrated admirable stage with his performance of Purcell's " Music for a presence, and, despite a broken string, played his While ". An even smaller guitar class was won two guitar pieces well to an appreciative audience. by Hodgkinson. Then came the most gratifying Next came a boisterous and competent perform- class of the competition—the Ensemble. Stay and ance of " Country Gardens " by Gibbon, Cock- list awhile to ye merry musick afforded by Master ayne and the Abel brothers. Brothers featured Weir's consort of instruments as they play " Under again in the Ensemble item " Under the Green- the Greenwood Tree " Seriously, though, this was wood Tree ". J. L. and P. C. Baker played the a charming performance, enjoyed by all. violin parts and Watts the flute obligato. Weir All good things must come to an end, and the sang the treble part with his customary skill, day closed with the Senior Piano Solo, won by showing that he could project his voice well, and Newell. making good use of chest tone in the lower In conclusion, might we offer our encourage- register. Gaylor played the piano part, showing ment to all those who participated in this year's considerable promise as an accompanist. competition, and venture to hope that they will Daykin's performance of the Siciliano and continue with their blowing, bleating, scraping or Presto from Blavet's Fourth Flue Sonata came as screaming. It's all worth while in the end! a delightful surprise—it had been omitted from D. J. Newell the printed programme! His tone was excellent and he played with considerable insight. WINNERS OF THE 1968 MUSIC Also omitted from the printed programme was the Allegro Tristamente from Poulenc's Clarinet COMPETITION Sonata. This was played with great virtuosity by Senior Piano: D. J. Newell T. C. Johnson, who ably captured the essential Junior Piano: A. C. Gaylor wittiness of the piece. Wind Solo: T. C. Johnson A. H. M. Davies gave a sensitive performance String Solo: M. W. Weir of Purcell's " Music for a While ", showing a sense Singing (Unbroken of rhythm which is unfortunately rare among voice): N. J. Burnett singers. This item, as well as many others in the Singing (Broken first half of the concert, was accompanied with voice): A. H. M. Davies great skill by David Newell, who provided the Guitar Solo: M. W. Hodgkinson highlight of the evening—a brilliant performance Ensemble Class: M. W. Weir (Vocal) of Liszt's Etude in E flat. This is a taxing virtuoso M. J. Watts (Flute) work, full of double octaves and rapid runs, which J. L. Baker (Violin) Newell executed with great panache, undeterred P. C. Baker (Violin) by the School's grand piano, which was painfully A. C. Gaylor (Piano) inadequate for the task. The Liszt Etude was followed by a Chopin Study in contrasting mood, THE SCHOOL CONCERT played with feeling and sensitivity. We shall all regret the passing of " Sam" (FIRST HALF) Newell, and join with the Headmaster in wishing him every success in his Oxford career. The first half of the School Concert began well with Gaylor's performance of the Scherzo from R.N.B. Beethoven's Sonata Opus 14, No. 2. This was neatly played with nicely graduated tone and THE SCHOOL CONCERT (SECOND HALF) dynamics. Watts followed this with two move- Though the second half of the concert was not ments from a Handel Flute Sonata, crisply of such a consistently high standard as the first, it phrased and with strong rhythmic impetus. was nevertheless encouraging. Our congratula- One of the highlights of the evening was tions go to Mr. Toll for his sterling efforts with Sullivan's " Love unrequited robs me of my rest ", the wind and string groups, of which the former 191 was really first-class, especially in the lighter of its conditions were perfect, lending further atmo- two items. A pleasing programme was chosen sphere to the neatly rendered performance. For by the Madrigal Society and performed with instance, Richard Toll's protracted entry, wander- sensitivity and refinement under the direction of ing hesitatingly from the lower end of the orchard Mr. Burns-Cox. However, the combination of conveyed exactly the neurotic, cloistered-bachelor singers and instrumentalists in A. H. M. Davies's nervousness of Ivan in a way that must have been " Spring Fantasia " revealed a good many rough missed on the night when rain forced the play edges, which, although they were understandable indoors. Christopher Garnett's Choobukov was in the performance of a new work, could have a splendidly blustering father, and Mrs. Highstead been ironed out by more rehearsals. The orchestra suggested both the tense anxiety and the charm of followed this with the March from " Carmen ", an Natalyia with real feeling. enjoyable, if slightly stodgy, performance. One can inevitably find fault with ensemble and The Public Eye dealt in the paradoxes of a intonation, but what is far more important is that failing marriage and had a contemporary setting. the orchestra has improved tremendously since the The blend of fantasy and realism and the fluid last concert in 1967. Finally, all the enthusiasm dialogue of Peter Shaffer's script were most skil- and lightheartedness which characterised the fully handled. Robert MacDowell gave us a well evening was concentrated in a most delightful timed, flexible and subtle rendering of Julian performance of "Sing a Song of Sixpence", Cristoforou, the somewhat fey and unconventional which even Handel himself would have enjoyed. private detective. All told then, this was a splendid concert, well Charles and Belinda Sidley, however, were not worth all the effort involved, and promising great mere supporting roles, and they were given things for the future. May we offer our sincere strongly individual performances. Mrs. Garnett, congratulations to all who took part, especially to as the rebellious wife impatient with the world of Mr. Burns-Cox, whose ebullient and infectious middle class convention into which she had enthusiasm made the concert the success it was. married, gave her part conviction, and Michael Ruddock gave force to his part as the cold and D. J. Newell. bewildered Charles Sidley. G.R.F.

SCHOOL DRAMA Last term was uncharacteristically full where "ENGLAND MUST HAVE A CHARTER" drama was concerned: along with the Girls' (1213) Grammar School we took part in two episodes of Time and the City, the St. Albans Festival Pageant MOLLY (a serving girl) Margaret Wheeler in the new Civic Centre, and, on our own stage, a PIERS (an Innkeeper) Philip Garratt splendid new venture, a staff play, was presented. PETER DES ROCHES (Bishop of Winchester) The pageant was a major organisational success, Andrew Richardson but the script was certainly a disappointment to EUSTACE DE VESCI (a Baron from Alnwick) our actors. However, considerable energy and Geoffrey Earl resourcefulness was put into the performance by ROBERT FITZWALTER (a leader of the Barons) them and they had the consolation of seeing their scenes well received in the local Press. Deserving Jeremy Bartlett of special mention were D. J. Newell, A. H. M. GILBERT DE CLARE (a young Noble) Davies, T. A. J. Moore, Dorian Calder and Pamela Jonathan Bailey Dewar. JOHN DE LACEY (a young Noble)... David Camplin It was with some trepidation that I took on the STEPHEN LANGTON (Archbishop of Canterbury) role of drama critic for the staff play—volunteers David Newell for this diplomatic hazard were not forthcoming. GEOFFREY FITZPETER (Earl of Essex, the King's As things turned out, I need not have worried; the Justiciar) Jonathan Berry acting and presentation were of a high order and I WILLIAM MARSHALL (Earl of Pembroke, a soldier) shall not lose friends by what follows. Jeremy Davies Also Call it a Good Marriage was a pair of one-act plays which both turned on related themes. The ESQUIRES Proposal, by Chekhov, was performed in the Helen Ridgeway, Lynne Samuel and Susan Angus amphitheatre, and on the evening I attended the SERVING GIRLS . Susan Papworth and Sandra Hill 192 " THE GENERAL FROM SCOTLAND " SOCIETIES (1660) CHESS POLLY (a Maid) Helen Rees The chess section has a tendency of sinking into MRS. SELIOKE (Licensee of the Red Lion Hotel) oblivion during the summer, and this year was no Dorian Calder exception. After such a successful season when we captured two of the three Hertfordshire THE REVEREND THOMAS GUMBLE (General's schools' chess trophies and came second in the Chaplain) Paul Baker third, it was only fitting that the section should GENERAL GEORGE MONCK (Commander-in-Chief) have a prominent display on the one occasion it Hugh Davies raises its head during the summer—Founders Day. MAJOR NICHOLS (of Monck's Regiment of Foot) The floor and stage of the Old Hall were acquired John Bartlett for this special day and a gigantic chess-board was laid out using sticky tape on the floor. Members WILLIAM CLARKE (Monck's Secretary) of the chess section, their friends and even visitors Christopher Roberts became human chess pieces, wearing sandwich SCOTT I Parliamentary Geoffrey Earl boards to indicate the pieces they were represent- ROBINSON f Commissioners David Newell ing. Visitors walking through the Hall during the SIR HARBOTTLE GRIMSTON (a Judge) afternoon were confronted by these human chess- Terence Moore men, moving about the squares as certain very famous games of the past were played. BATMAN David Holdham I should like to take this opportunity of thank- SIR RICHARD TEMPLE (a Politician) ing Mr. Longhurst and M. Grabiner for devising David Sinfield the whole scheme, Mr. Tanner for assisting in the THE REVEREND HUGH PETERS (a Dissenting construction of the sandwich boards, and all those Clergyman) Andrew Johnson people who took part and made it such a success- GEORGE RUMBALL ] Stephen Parker ful exhibition. JAMES EDWARDS | Catherine Nichols Now, at the time of writing, the section is PETER GIBBS j- Apprentices Alison Walton preparing for the new season which we hope will HENRY BAMFORTH j Gillian Stevens be at least as fruitful as was last year's. ANNE MONCK (the General's Wife) R. L. Aylrner (Capt.) Pamela Dewar THOMAS COWLEY (Mayor of St Albans) ARCHERY SOCIETY Peter H. Jones The society began its activities during the Easter THOMAS CLARGES (Anne's brother) holidays this year in order to be ready to shoot in Victor McCormack a schools' postal league. We entered two senior teams and one junior team in the various divisions of the league and each team has, so far, done very "CALL IT A GOOD MARRIAGE" well. Although the final results will not be known until November, I believe there is a good chance THE PROPOSAL that at least one team will gain winners' medals. by ANTON CHEKHOV (translated by E. Fen) The society is sorry to lose Mr. Gray, through whose efforts we have done so well. Fortunately, STEFAN STEPANOVICH CHOOBUKOV all the administration and coaching are well in Christopher Garnett hand for this year and there are many potential NATALYIA STEPANOVNA Charmian Highstead leaders for next year. N. A. Ward. IVAN VASSILIEVICH LOMOV Richard Toll Costumes by A. R. and C. M. Mardorf PRINTING SOCIETY The printing society has started this term with a large boost of over £25 which was made (and THE PUBLIC EYE by PETER SHAFFER well earned) on and after Founders Day through the printing of headed notepaper. With this we JULIAN CRISTOFOROU Robert MacDowell hope to buy extra equipment to speed up and CHARLES SIDLEY Michael Ruddock improve our service. But this cannot be achieved BELINDA SIDLEY Jane Garnett without the co-operation of our clients and a steady intake of new members. Anyone interested Both plays directed by KEITH FINLEY in joining should see Mr. Gell or myself. Set by Christopher Garnett M. S. Parkyn (Hon. Sec.) 193 JAZZ AND BLUES SOCIETY THE SCHOOL BRIDGE This winter, in addition to the Record Library, SOCIETY we are planning to take a party of boys to various The big event of this term was the Herts Bridge events. One of these will certainly be the Melody Association Schools' Tournament, on September Maker Blues Festival which includes those two 21st. This was organised on a pairs basis, the blues greats Muddy Waters and John Mayall. School entering two pairs. The School led the At present, blues is rapidly gaining a bigger field at all times, and at half-time Scott and audience of appreciators. Perhaps this is a W'yndham were leading Hancock and Udris by reaction against the uninspired schmultz emanating 4 match points. The results were: from Radio 1; more likely it is due to the high Winners—P.M.C. Hancock and quality of British blues at present, the foundations J. Udris 214 Match points of which were laid only a few years ago by John Second —A. Scott and R. M. Mayall with guitarist Eric Clapton (a peerless Wyndham 211 Match points musician) and then Pete Green. At present, new- comers such as Jethro Tull, Duster Bennett and The third pair scored 186 Match points, so the the " Taste " are giving the blues movement fresh School won by a large margin. impetus. M. W. Hodgkinson. Attendances so far at meetings this term have been slightly lower than before; but behaviour has been better, even if the play has not. The tran- quility is probably due to the practice of taking names before play commences ! A. Scott (Bridge Captain) THE AUTOMOBILE SOCIETY R. G. Simons (Secretary) Until now there has been no school society to cater for those whose interest lies with car mechanics and driving. The society was formed SCHOOL SHOOTING at the beginning of term to fill this gap. With the The outstanding event of the year was un- help of members' subscriptions we hope to provide doubtedly the victory of A. Lolley and M. J. a varied course of activities during this term. For McMillin in the Cadet Pairs at Bisley on those who know very little about cars, there will Ashburton Day. An excellent score of 67/70 at be lectures about the operation and general main- 200 yds. followed by a steady 62/70 at 500 yds. tenance of engines given by members of the Upper was just enough to secure a one-point lead over Sixth who are qualified in this respect. The first the next-best team—Oakham School. outing this term is to the Motor Show, and if the party is sufficiently large, travel expenses will be Lolley, of course, is a " veteran" of fifteen reduced. In order to have plenty of practical years, but the fourteen-year-old McMillin was the demonstration, we are considering buying an old " find " of the season. He showed application and car to work on. determination of an order that many of his seniors might have copied with profit. Through the society it will be possible to enrol To be candid, the VIII was disappointing. With for an R.A.C. course for " junior drivers ". This seven of last year's team available plus the Ninth consists of instruction in maintenance and road Man and Jarvis of the Cadet Pair we might be safety, as well as actual driving tuition. The forgiven for looking forward to an exceptional standard of proficiency for the test at the end of season, especially as our sixth position in the the course is considered to be higher than that for " Ashburton " in 1967 was our best ever. There the normal Ministry test. was the usual three days' useful practice at Bisley With such a range of activities, the society is a in April, a good score against the Old Boys in the worth-while investment for any young car- " Clock Match " and second place again in the enthusiast. B. G. Briars. Astor Cup Match at Bisley in early May. After this a certain individual and collective loss of Committee : confidence set in from which the team never really B. G. Briars (Chairman) recovered. We lost the Malvern Cup and dropped to third position. Defeats by Haberdashers' and P. S. Lloyd (Treasurer) Merchant Taylors at Piccotts End followed. In R. P. Stratton (Secretary) the Sussex Match we could reach no higher than D. Pal grave. fourteenth place, while in the East Anglian Schools Match at Cambridge and the Eastern District R. Pal grave. Schools Match at Colchester we came fifth and G. W. K. Maule. third respectively. 194 In any other year we would have been quite ing good attendances this year, and it is to be pleased with these results, but not in a year when hoped that this trend will continue. on paper we had perhaps our best full-bore team, The year started at our school with a tantalising certainly of the last thirty years. It is easy to say problem drive set by Mr. Wille. Even some that seven of the team were working for " A " eminent members of the Mathematics Staff were levels and three were often engaged in other sports, baffled ! but this is no real excuse. The main reason was that the four or five shots who have done out- St. Columba's College arranged a very informa- standingly well in recent seasons, were all off tive talk on civil engineering. The High School form together and no one was able to give a lead invited a speaker to tell us of the opportunities with an outstanding score. There were only two available to a Maths Graduate in computing, and scores higher than 65/70 the whole season. at the Girls' Grammar School a talk on the Fibonacci numbers wandered from programming It seemed on " Ashburton Day " that the team to pineapples while still keeping to the point ! was really about to find its collective form, for, This term started with a talk on " Noise " at our after the inspiring lead given by Lolley and school, which seems apt, and meetings are planned McMillin in the " Pairs", the VIII shot very at the High School (November 12th) and St. steadily at 200 yds. to get the respectable score of Columba's College (December 3rd). 255. The effort proved to be too much. At A. Richardson. 500 yds. the Team " faded " and could muster only 241 to taks us to 27/93. Only P. R. Burnett with 65/70 really shot up to his best form, though R. P. WARGAMES SOCIETY Hallewell and D. C. Pearce with 63 each cannot be said to have let the team down. The society has now entered its seventh term of existence, and it welcomes a new chairman, Mr. Of the rest, P. A. Jarvis and M. A. J. Wills Aikin, by whose kind permission the History would have been in the VIII in a normal year, but Room is now used for regular meetings. will have to wait just one more. Of the younger Meetings during the last few terms have had an shots, P. A. Robinson made his mark in the encouraging attendance of " regulars", and we Hertfordshire Championships, but, with seven of now have a permanent membership of 19. In past the team leaving, we shall be hard put to find an terms, the programme consisted mainly of demon- VIII of quality next year. Perhaps if a partner stration battles, both between new and experienced for McMillin can be found it will be left to the members, and between novices. Later, talks were " Cadet Pair " to keep the colours flying yet once given on tactics, strategy and campaigns. Follow- more. ing demonstration battles on Founders Days '66 Our small-bore shooting remains in something and '67, the '68 Founders Day's battle brought in of a rut and nothing worth recording was achieved other members of the society as subordinate in National Competitions. In the new Public " generals ". This year it is intended to prepare a Schools' League our three teams did well enough set of society rules, to have an outside speaker, on the easy " Tin-Hat " target. In the next two and, at the end of term, a quick knock-out terms we shall have the opportunity to have a competition. The society now subscribes to the considerable heart-searching about our funda- London Wargames Society magazine, " Miniature mental techniques. Warfare ". L.G.W. Despite all successes, however, we are still plagued by a totally unfounded belief in the School Ashburton Day Scores : that wargames consists of playing with model Cadet Pair: A. Lolley 65, M. J. McMillin 64. soldiers. If some of these sceptics were to attend Total 129. Position 1/92. a demonstration battle between two experienced wargamers, perhaps they would modify their School VIII: P. R. Burnett 65, D. R. Milnes 63, opinions! P. F. Purton. R. P. Halliwell 63, D. C. Pearce 63, R. L. Combeer 61, A. C. Bruce 61, J. S. G. Warren 60, R. R. Gingell 60. Total 496. Position 27/92. Ninth Man: P. A. Jarvis 45/50. Spencer-Mellish Cup: D. R. Milnes 44/50. MATHEMATICAL SOCIETY The student branch of the St. Albans City Mathematical Society, which comprises all the secondary schools in St. Albans, has been attract- 195 CORPS NOTES splendidly. The new format for the parade was a great success. It must be said that much of the Promotions: success of the day was due to Sir George himself who was here, there and everywhere, asking Army Section questions and keeping everyone alive and inter- 15th Apr. 68—To be S/Sgt.: Sgt. P. A. Gittins. ested. He said he was impressed with us—we 12th June 68—To be Sgt.: L/Sgts. M. L. Beale, certainly owe him a great debt of gratitude for R. M. Blindell, R. H. Dawe, i. Delderfield, infusing us with new purpose and enthusiasm. M. W. Drury, J. Mills-Baker, N. F. Osborn, An unusual feature of the term was an invitation T. K. P. Stead, J. M. Swinson. to take part in the annual Magna Carta Service To be L/Sgt.: Cpls. R. P. Halliwell, P. M. C. and, in fact, the Inspection Guard of Honour Hancock, M. S. O'Donnell, M. J. Tye. turned out for the Master of the Rolls and the To be Cpl.: L/Cpl. P. H. Jones. Lord Mayor of London amongst many others. To be L/Cpl.: Cdts. E. E. Anstee, J. M. This was a very interesting and spectacular affair Bailey, N. P. Balnaves, P. J. Clarke, S. V. and resulted in the " noise" of the Corps of Cockayne, M. J. Cooley, P. M. C. Gimber, Drums, the voice of the C.S.M. and the boots of A. J. Griffiths, J. C. Heys, M. W. Hodgkinson, the left hand man of the front rank making the J. C. Hopper, G. R. Jarzab, P. S. Lindup, P. S. national telly ! Lloyd, R. A. J. Lovell, J. Manners, R. D. And so to annual camp, of which a more Matthews, D. Palgrave, R. Palgrave, W. B. detailed and personal account appears elsewhere. Pickles, P. Rheinberg, G. W. Thiel, C. F. We went again to Warcop which is probably the Trillo, P. A. Turtle, H. J. F. Walker, F. T. B. most efficient camp available and which certainly Williams. has the best training areas—not to mention the 15th July 68—To be S/Sgt: Sgts. P. R. Burnett, fact that it is near the Lakes. Again, with every- J. G. Keighley. thing in our favour, it would have been difficult not to have done well, but this, I think, was one 28th July 68—To be Sgt.: L/Sgts. R. P. Halli- of the best camp contingents that I have ever well, P. M. C. Hancock. commanded. So I will leave the details to the To be Cpl.: L/Cpls. J. E. Bartlett, J. A. Berry, " receiving end" and simply offer my sincere A. C. Bruce, R. G. K. Danter, I. M. B. Galley, congratulations and thanks. Now to September ! P. M. Garratt, C. M. LeFeuvre, P. S. Lloyd, V. R. W. MacCormack, J. Manners, D. G.E.P. Pritchard, P. Rheinberg, M. J. Ward. R. M. Wilkinson, P. Wyeth. NAVAL SECTION NOTES The action of Mrs. Elliott in volunteering to R.N. Section give a course in navigation to members of the 15th Apr. 68—To be P.O.: L/Smn. C. D. section was much appreciated. Mrs. Elliott is that Thomas. rare creature, a navigatress, and has had much 20th July 68—To be L/Smn.: A/B. A. P. practical experience on board her own (and Daykin. husband's !) boat. We would all like to thank her very much indeed. 28th July 68—To be L/Smn.: A/Bs. N. J. Mc- Lellan, A. J. Pearson. Only four cruising weekends at Wrabness were possible this season, owing to restrictions by a R.A.F. Section local landowner, but it is hoped to solve the problem in time for next year. Another R.N.S.A. 1st Apr. 68—To be Sgt.: Cpl. G. A. Lyles. dinghy was acquired, albeit in parlous condition, 12th June 68—To be J/Cpl.: L/Cdts. P. M. from Haberdashers', making three of these craft Baker, D. Holdham, G. W. K. Maule. in all. As usual, our activities in the Summer Term Congratulations to Sub-Lieutenant Davey who centred around the Annual Inspection, but this recently had his acting rank fully substantiated. was our " year off " (from an official point of view) F.W.C. so we had a Corps Day. We were extremely fortunate that our invitation to H.M. Lord WARCOP 1968 Lieutenant for the County of Hertford, Major- General Sir George Burns, K.C.V.O., C.B., D.S.O., Annual Camp started in drizzle early on the O.B.E., M.C., to act as Inspecting Officer was morning of Monday, July 22nd, when about 90 accepted. Just for once, everything was in our N.C.O.s and Cadets assembled in the forecourt of favour; good weather, a large crowd of parents St. Albans City Station. In relatively high spirits and Old Boys, and several new training ideas to we boarded the train to Luton, where we were to display, and, as a result, the Contingent performed join the Thames-Clyde Express. We arrived at 196 Appleby West in mid-afternoon, after a six-hour second. Our second team under C.Q.M.S. journey, to be transported by coach to G.T.A. Towersey came fourth—these results being fair Warcop. No sooner had we arrived, than we reward for the training put in by both teams each learnt that the majority were to spend the night evening in their spare time. The same evening a under canvas as our huts had not yet been vacated. demonstration of a night fighting patrol and lights The evening was then ours after a wholesome meal and sounds was given by one of the platoons. —the emphasis more on quantity than quality. By this stage of the camp all four platoons had At the unearthly hour of 06.00 next morning been to the base camp in the Lake District, a we were awakened by our beloved C.S.M. with pleasant site overlooking Ullswater which we had cries of " C'mon, get up; lovely morning—shirt previously used on arduous training. The climb sleeves for breakfast". This, by the end of camp, after the night out was a straightforward affair (for had become a stock speech in the aspiring mimics' those who had got some sleep) over Dollywagon repertoire. Everybody then mooned about in a Pike and Helvellyn—about twelve miles in all. sleepy stupor, fully understanding why " Lights The main moan about this exercise was the out" was as early as 22.15, until we were midges; they even feasted on our delicate skins on marched over to breakfast. (Other contingents Helvellyn Summit. ran to the dining-hall to take all the seats while we After a late rise (07.30) on Sunday morning we had to wait—that's discipline !) After the meal prepared for Church Parade, our first bit of spit we were able to move into our huts which were and polish since our departure from St. Albans. somewhat more comfortable than the tents. After lunch, Capt. Billingham arranged an orienteering exercise—a cross between map read- The first activity that morning was a field-firing ing and cross-country running, with the emphasis exercise, about which we were rather apprehensive on the former. Some treated this seriously, as it was the first time the majority had fired live 0.303. All survived. From the range we moved running up mountains, while others took the to the main event of the day—the bi-annual opportunity to sunbathe. Northern Command Display. This was a lavish Monday was the last day of training in the form affair with tanks, artillery and aircraft firing live of the traditional Inter-House Competition. This shells all over the place, showing how to win a tested fieldcraft and battle skills and depended on battle, or rather how to blast the enemy off the leadership, intelligence and, to a lesser extent, face of the earth. physical fitness. Woollams were the winners for the first time and Shirley runners-up. The following morning marked the start of the inter-platoon hut competition which was judged on Packing was done on Tuesday morning followed cleanliness, uniformity and general impression— by a trip into Durham for those so inclined. one hut even " boot-blacked " their rusty stoves in So ended the camp except for the journey home. their quest for marks. This day was largely given It was a successful camp, supported by excellent over to " section in attack" exercises under a weather, ideal training areas and camp facilities, rather fanatical Sgt. Spearman who preached and, above all, by good N.C.O.s who gained our blood and guts. An inter-platoon competition support and confidence. P. Clarke. was run after the morning session and consisted of small exercises in observation and deduction, field firing and Section in defence. H.M. S. AVELEY 1968 On Thursday two platoons went boating !—in assault boats; an activity which developed into The Naval Annual Camp, starting as it certainly boat races across a pond trying to swamp opposi- did not mean to continue, began sleepily very tion boats—all great fun! From there we were early on Sunday, September 1st, as a party of ten driven to Wanfell Range to try out our shooting cadets accompanied by Lts. Carter and Davey met talents. Scores ranged from nought, by a Cadet, at St. Albans station for the journey down to Ply- to a possible 25, by a Senior N.C.O. The other mouth. We reached the dockyards late in the two platoons did their boating and shooting on afternoon, and since we had two days before Saturday. joining our training ship, were given temporary berths on H.M.S. Tyne (a fleet auxiliary vessel Capt. Pincock conducted Friday's entertainment permanently docked at Plymouth). —exercises in platoon in attack. This gave some Cadets their first chance of command. They Our arrival on Tyne coincided with the first day coped—more or less! of " Navy Days", when the police guards are relaxed and the gates of the dockyard are opened Saturday brought the highlight of the camp, to the, dare I say it, civilian public. The Navy when a team of nine under S/Sgt. Owen won the took full advantage of the opportunity to show off Warcop Shield for the fastest time over the assault the Fleet at its best, and we wandered round many course out of 20 teams, beating Ripon G.S. by one ships such as H.M.S. Fearless, the new Royal 197 Marine assault ship equipped with hovercraft and The watch on deck was responsible for steering an incredible assortment of army vehicles, as well the ship on the course set by the Navigation as several large landing craft and the latest Officer, and every cadet was shown how to plot " Seacat" guided missiles. It was the first time our position on a chart using Decca Navigation that any of the cadets had been inside a submarine Equipment. The passage back was very calm when we climbed down the companion way into but quite fast—we were making 12 knots for most H.M.S. Artful. Most of us found it unpleasantly of the time—and we were amazed to see dolphins claustrophobic with little room in which to live following in the wake of the ship until we were and get away from the banks of dials and whirring within twenty miles of Plymouth. machinery that were fitted into the bulkheads, and There was not one of us who did not look back we were glad to know that the next day we should at our ship regretfully as the naval bus swung out be joining a ship with less confined quarters. of the dockyard on Saturday morning. We had The sea was fairly calm, though there was a had a week packed with exhilarating interest and gusty wind as we left Plymouth aboard H.M.S. hard work, and nobody could have had more Aveley on Wednesday the 4th. We had spent helpful and genial officers in command than Lts. Tuesday cleaning out the ship and cleaning the Carter and Davey. We appreciated very much paintwork—though it hardly needed it as Aveley their friendly enthusiasm which made this naval had recently been refitted—and now we were en camp such an unqualified success. route for St. Malo. Aveley is a small mine-hunter N. J. McLellan. (converted from an inshore minesweeper) of about one hundred and twenty tons and one hundred DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S and ten feet long, now doubling as a cadet training AWARD SCHEME ship. Since it was originally a minesweeper, Aveley has a flat hull and a very shallow draft During the summer holidays eight boys took (about six feet). This means that even in a small part in Silver Expeditions in the Brecon Beacons swell the ship rolls violently and by the time we National Park, with the School's farmhouse, reached St. Malo most of us felt rather sick! Penarthur, once again used as a base. The expeditions were carried out in perfect weather The voyage took about twelve hours, and after and, apart from a sprained ankle, all were com- a fascinating entry procedure into the harbour we pleted successfully. A further expedition will be tied up at the wharf and went below for our carried out at half-term in the New Forest. evening meal. Everyone was impressed by the high standard of cooking on board, for the crew, The less rigorous sections of the Award are also who prepared all the food, had to work in a very continuing well, and it is hoped that by Christmas hot, stuffy galley which was only about six feet a further fifteen boys will have gained their Silver square! Our duties aboard involved scrubbing Award. It is heartening to note that of these, down paintwork and generally keeping everything eight will be continuing to the Gold Award stage. ship-shape, as well as peeling several stones of This term's entry has been slightly down on last potatoes a day. But these jobs were not quite as year's and we have only eleven new entrants. arduous as they sound, and everyone seemed to However, this does mean that the present strength work at them with surprising enthusiasm. of the section is twenty-nine and that we are continuing to offer the discriminating boy interest- Since we were berthed in a foreign port, we had ing and valuable experience in a wide range of to organise a system of watches where two cadets activities. were on watch and each pair was on duty for a A.G.C. spell of two hours throughout the night. The watches began at 18.00 hours and ended at 08.00 PENARTHUR hours, and we took it in turns to be the watch on deck from 02.00 hours to 04.00 hours which was Life at Penarthur is rapidly approaching luxury naturally the most unpopular watch! hotel standard. We now have carpets on the floor and hot water. The interior of the farmhouse has On Thursday the 7th we were shaken at 06.30 been painted and looks altogether more cheerful. hours, and after breakfast were told that when we The major worries of sewage disposal and wash- had finished washing down the ship we could go ing facilities still remain, but visitors are neverthe- ashore in civilian clothes in the afternoon. We less very impressed by what has already been were all very impressed with the town and had achieved. great fun exploring it—in contrast to the ten regular crew of Ayeley for whom the novelty had Expedition parties have already used the farm- long since worn thin! house quite frequently, and Mr. Webb took a party of junior boys during the summer holidays. We sailed at 05.30 on Friday morning, and the Many parents have rallied round both with offers watches were extended to cover the whole day. of direct help with cooking and transportation and 198 with gifts of carpets furniture, etc. To them we We had a smooth crossing which lasted for five are very grateful. We hope now that many more hours, and which was lightened by the sight of a parties will begin to use the centre, for expeditions, Cross-Channel water skier attempting to break the local study groups and for plain recreation. record! A.C.C. and M.C.H. Once at Cherbourg, and through the customs, we went by the coach (which had crossed with us from St. Albans) to St. Malo, breaking the journey HOLIDAY PARTIES at Avranches. Several of us for whom this was our first trip to France first spoke French to a ANEXPERIMENTAL HOLIDAY Frenchman on his native ground! AT PENARTHUR We stayed at a school, LTnstitution de St. Malo, and slept in dormitories several storeys up; in fact, At 8.30 a.m. on Friday, August 23rd, ten boys there were 96 steps from the dining room to the from the Lower School set off for an experimental dormitories, and the word " steps " became a word holiday at Penarthur Uchaf, under the supervision not to be spoken, especially after a visit to Mont of Mr. Webb. Unfortunately, the party was not St. Michel, when most of us went up or down able to use the School minibus (owing to a about a thousand! mechanical failure) and we were therefore trans- ported by parents. Three cars travelled in convoy, St. Malo is a picturesque town surrounded by stopping for lunch in the Forest of Dean, and an impressive wall. It has cobbled roads which finally arrived at Penarthur at about 4.30. are edged by grey stone houses and shops which have a friendly atmosphere. Mr. Jenkins took us After a hearty meal prepared by Mr. Webb, we on a brief tour round on our first evening. all walked the three miles to Gwneffe, and eventually retired to our bunks at the end of an While we were in France we made several visits exciting day. to neighbouring towns. We caught a passenger The next two days were spent in and around ferry which took us across the River Ranee to the Penarthur, exploring the countryside. modern seaside resort of Dinard, with its im- pressive sandy beach dominated by cliffs on both On the Monday, Mr. Webb decided to hire a sides: at St. Servan we saw the old German minibus and take us to the Gower Peninsula. fortifications (mostly pill-boxes) of the last war— Luckily the weather was superb and we spent the together with the old market: we saw the famous whole day there. oyster-beds at Concale: we went down the River We walked through the nearby forest on the Ranee to Dinan where we saw the cathedral. We Tuesday, and again hired a minibus for use on the also visited some of the beaches on the north Wednesday, when we visited Tenby. Brittany coast, but the water was near freezing! On the Thursday, Mr. Webb hired a Land Perhaps the most impressive visit was to Mont Rover and we visited Carreg Cennen Castle, a St. Michael, where we were shown round the great distance of six miles away. The castle is of an monastery on the island by a guide. From here, impressive design and originated in the late 13th one can see miles of sand which is submerged at century. We explored its underground kiln and high tide. When we were there, however, the sea dungeons and had an interesting and enjoyable was right out. But the many steps exhausted a morning. large number of us! In the afternoon, we packed our kit and The weather was fine all the time, and while we prepared for our departure on the following were basking in the sunshine we thought of our morning. families at home suffering the usual British We left Penarthur on Friday, August 30th, and weather! arrived in St. Albans during the early evening. It had been a good holiday, and one I shall never On the Thursday evening we regrettably had to forget. P. Garner (First Form) pack, preparing ourselves for the homeward journey. The next day, after an early lunch, we set off for Cherbourg, stopping only once to walk ST. MALO—1 968 round the beautiful gardens at Coutances. On July 19th, 1968, the 10.30 a.m. Thoresen car We finally arrived back in St. Albans, after a ferry " Viking I " left Southampton to cross the smooth crossing on " Viking II ", at 12.30 p.m. on English Channel to Cherbourg. But, for 27 boys the Saturday morning. Altogether, it was a most from St. Albans School, this one was different enjoyable holiday and all of those who went will from the others. It was taking us to a week's have pleasant memories of it. holiday in St. Malo, with Messrs. Webb and S. Males, P. Garner and M. Holderness. Jenkins in charge of the party. (First Forms) 199 KESWICK PARTY 1968 Our sincere thanks go to Mr. Pryke, Mr. Tanner, Mr. Harris and Mr. Park for keeping us under Although we failed this year to leave St. Albans control and generally tolerating us. We are also promptly at 08.30 because of the determination of greatly indebted to our coach driver—Mr. Oakley two members of the party to oversleep, we arrived —for all the work and interest he invested in the at Denton House in Keswick at 17.15, some time enterprise. M. H. Jones, after Mr. Harris and T. J. Park, who had travelled A. C. Bat kin. by car. On the following morning, when these same two graciously consented to arrive, the numbers were complete. We prepared initially to tackle Grasmoor and DEAU VILLE 1968 Scar Crag, and donned boots and anoraks accord- ingly. The latter, however, were soon discarded We left school at 10.30 a.m. and arrived at the at the prospect of climbing in the blazing sun, school in Deauville twelve hours later. To me, the which was to make itself felt to a lesser degree for highlight of the journey was the ferry. most of the holiday. The one trek which was When we arrived at the school, our first impres- really marred by the weather was that over sion was of the dining hall, which was a large Saddleback when we trudged along in a steady rectangular room, with tables and chairs down drizzle and soon found ourselves climbing in cloud each side. The main attraction at the school was and assailed by both cold and wet. In these the table tennis! conditions, the crossing of Sharp Edge was clearly unfeasible, to the disappointment of many. On Our day trips by coach included Rouen, the the last day. however, a party which had already capital of Normandy; and Bayeux, the home of climbed Helvellyn successfully surmounted both the famous tapestry. One of our trips included a Swirral and Striding Edges. In the intervening train ride to a town called Lisieux. time, the usual routes and peaks, including the Langdales, Glaramara and a hike across Watend- The place that impressed me most was lath Fell to Thirlmere, were covered. Arromanches, the British landing beach. During the war, just before " D "-Day, it was decided that As usual, not all our time was spent roving an artificial harbour, code name Mulberry across the hills. On Friday, we spent the morning harbour, had to be built to serve as an accumulat- in Carlisle and the afternoon saw several parties ing point for arms, men and supplies. One could of safety-helmeted boys once again being guided still see some of the huge concrete pontoons which round the Workington Iron and Steel Works. On had been built to last for two years, but had lasted the Tuesday before we left, the morning was spent for over twenty. This was made realistic by in Bowness-on-Windermere where the pastimes having a master with us who took part in the varied from last-minute shopping to miniature Normandy landings. S. M. Russell (3B) naval battles in half-a-crown-an-hour rowing- boats. One evening we again visited the mobile Century Theatre in Keswick to see their produc- tion of " Billy Liar ", which we all found very enjoyable. Those who did not attend for fear of moral corruption were taken for a coach ride during which some little time and energy were devoted to removing the vehicle from some muddy ground which had thoughtlessly got itself in the way. On the eve of our departure, we were treated to a prize-giving ceremony where Mr. Tanner handed out, with equal largesse, artistically designed diplomas and pearls of wisdom for table-tennis, the treasure hunt, the whist drive and the " loud- mouth " competition. A suitable ovation accom- panied these events. The following morning, having breakfasted early and well as always (for the meals never failed to be of a high standard), we took our leave of Mr. and Mrs. McCambridge, our hosts during the holiday, and arrived back in St. Albans at 16.45.

200 O.A. GAZETTE lain gained an exhibition award to Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, where he gained a degree in O.A. CORRESPONDENTS engineering and a diploma in industrial manage- ment. PJease send your news to the O.A. Corres- pondents and changes of address to the O.A. Hon. A. D. Kenningham (62) was married at St. Secretary, not to the Editor. The relevant Nicholas' Church, Harpenden, on August 23rd to addresses are : Miss Rosemary Erica Le Fevre, of Harpenden. Kenningham is a member of the O.A. Rugby Club H. J. L. Hand, Esq., E. Nightingale, Esq., and manager to a partner in a City firm of 9 Butterfield Road, 8 Flora Grove, chartered accountants. His bride is an assistant Wheathampstead, St. Albans. lecturer in Home Economics at St. Albans College Hon. Secretary : of Further Education. R. Thrale, Esq., R. E. G. Ractliffe (61) was married at the Waterend Barn, Bethany United Church of Christ, Cuyahoga Falls, St. Peter's Street, XJ.S.A., to Miss Nancy Jane Brumbaugh, of Ohio. St. Albans. Ractliffe graduated with honours in electrical engineering from King's College, London. He has If O.A.s will put their date of leaving at the foot been working at the Westinghouse Electric Cor- of each letter when writing to the Correspondents, poration, Pittsburgh, since 1965. He and his bride they will save us hours of frustrating and dusty were studying for their master degrees at the research, for which we shall be very grateful. University of Pittsburgh. A. N. C. Welch (62) was married at St. Nicholas' Church, Harpenden, on July 27th to Miss Denise OBITUARIES Olivia Perry, of Luton. Welch is a member of James Broadhurst (21). On leaving school, he Luton Round Table and has been a negotiator for joined a biscuit company, becoming office two local estate agents. He is a surveyor for Fine manager in due course and retiring in 1963. Fare Ltd. His bride is a schoolteacher. Interested in drawing and painting, he was then able to devote more time to his hobby, the repro- BIRTH duction of old prints of local scenes. In 1963 the City Council commissioned him to produce twelve To Maeve, wife of A. W. Harrison-Barbel (55), framed prints for presentation to the Mayor of on March 26th, 1968, at the Churchill Hospital, Odensee, Denmark, whose party was then visiting Oxford, a daughter, Deirdre Morwenna (a sister St. Albans. He was an associate of the Inter- for Cliona). national Institute for the Conservation of Historic and Artistic Work and did much work for various GENERAL NEWS firms and also for the Abbey. He was the first supervisor of the St. Albans Centre for the David K. Apps (62) has gained the degree of Disabled and from February 1966 he was Ph.D. for a thesis on enzymes. After leaving school, he took a degree in biochemistry from Custodian of the Roman Theatre in Verulamium. Christ's College, Cambridge, and his thesis resulted We offer our condolences to his widow and son. from three years' work afterwards. He is now an G. E. J. George (23) died suddenly on June 25th assistant lecturer at Edinburgh University. at Bexleyheath, Kent, aged 63. He was head of the School in 1922/23; after leaving school he Gordon R. Coles (32), whose new appointment spent some 20 years in the Argentine with the was announced in our last issue, served in the Argentine Railways. After the nationalisation Middle East during the war and was mentioned of these railways he returned to England and in despatches. Later, he served in India and settled in Kent. He came from an old St. Albans attained the rank of Lt.-Colonel. After the war, famify c/oseJy associated with the School. His he joined the Ministry of Housing and Local brother, R.F., was head of the School in 1925/26, Government, becoming Assistant Secretary, and was later Head of a New Towns Branch in which and his son, D.J., was head also in 1947/48. capacity he supervised the planning of many of the New Towns in England including four in MARRIAGES Hertfordshire. D. R. Dugwell (62) has been awarded the degree On August 17th, 1968, C. M. Beaumont to Miss of Doctor of Philosophy in chemical engineering at M. G. Short, at St. Mary's Church, King's Walden. Sheffield University. His thesis was written on the /. P. Chamberlain (63) was married at Trump- chemistry of methane combustion. Dugwell took ington, Cambridge, on July 13th to Miss Christine up a research post with the Central Electricity Elizabeth Bainbridge, of Cambridge. Chamber- Generating Board at Leatherhead. 201 R. H. Goodspeed (51) has recently taken up a Northern Katanga. For this he was awarded the post with the 3M Company Canada Ltd. Since D.S.O. and the Belgians awarded him La Croix he has been in Canada he has met O.A.s D. A. d'Officier de 1'Ordre de Leopold. In 1964, Pope Culpitt, E. S. McDowell-Polke and has visited Paul VI honoured his rescue work in the Congo M. H. Pattison in the U.S.A. by awarding him the insignia of Commander of the Order of St. Sylvester. He has published two A. S. T. Gorton (57), who works for The books, " Strange Soldiering" and " All The Natural Rubber Co. at Welwyn, has recently been Queen's Men ", telling of his experiences in the seconded to Kuala Lumpur, where in his spare Congo. time he has helped the St. Gabriel's Mission. In 1967 he became a Lay Reader. J. R. Le-Marie (56) after leaving school became a student apprentice with Marconi Instruments and Lt.-Col. Howard Green, M.C. (O.A. 1914) has was sent by them to Mid-Essex College for a four- recently published The British Army In The First year course in Electrical Engineering, qualifying World War. It tells of the Regulars, the Territorials for a college associateship in Advanced Electrical and Kitchener's Army and some of the campaigns Engineering and Graduate membership of the into which they fitted. In his preface he says that Institution of Electrical Engineers. After a post- most histories about that war are " over-full of graduate course in electronics at Marconi College, terrible stories of casualties and horror, mud and Chelmsford, he became a design engineer at blood. It seems, therefore, that a more objective Marconi Instruments Ltd., which post he has held account might correct the widely held impression for six years. He tells us that he is to marry Miss that life on any of the fighting fronts was a con- Emily Mehard, from Pennsylvania, U.S.A., who tinual hell. The author, from his (illegal) diary, has worked at the City Hospital for a year as a found that only about one day in twelve was hell, physiotherapist. the remaining eleven being spent in " peace-time trenches where nothing except boredom and dis- Dr. H. C. Pereira (31) has been sent on a World comfort happened. This is not to say that life on Tour by the United Nations Hydrology section of any of the fronts was enjoyable." The twelve which he is Chairman. During the Tour he called chapters range from an account of the Old on Mr. Nightingale for a brief chat on July 6th Contemptibles and the Regular Army in 1914, the last. On his return he is to report on the progress Retreat from Mons, Gallipoli, The Territorials, of Hydrology schemes in a large number of Kitchener's Army, The Somme, Jerusalem 1917 to countries. Fifty Years on. B. T. Tyson (51) has been appointed a member R. A. J. Hasseldine (61) flew to Tanzania in of the Commission Board (Photo-Interpretation) June. Recently he qualified as a chartered of the Australian Photogrametric Society. A accountant. He will be working in Moshi and the lecturer in the Town and Regional Planning surrounding district for about six months. He Department of the University of Melbourne, he would like to hear from any other old boys in the is the author of an article entitled " Photo-Inter- district and his address will be Cooper Bros, and pretation and Urban Research in Australia" Co., P.O. Box 117, National Bank Chambers, which was published in the Australian Planning Moshi, Tanzania, East Africa. Institute Journal recently. He is also the author M. G. Hay (63) has just completed his degree in of a book, " The Topographical Map Series of metallurgy at Oxford, during which time he held Australia ", a review of which, in " Traverse", a U.K.A.E.A. studentship. He will soon be taking the official organ of the Institution of Surveyors, up his appointment with the Atomic Energy Australia, stated, " He tells a story that, surpris- Authority as a scientific officer at the Springfields ingly, has not been told before in a form so Laboratories near Preston. accessible to those interested. . . . One can readily follow the evolution of Australian Mapping. . . ." R. J. L. King (40) has written from Malawi to say that he will be glad to entertain and assist any O.A. who might happen to come there. He is NOTE employed by the Malawi subsidiary of the well The Morris Science prize in memory of the late known London and International Insurance George Morris (22) (see vol. 22, pp. 25 and 40) is Brokers, Hogg Robinson and Gardner Maountain awarded for the first time this year. Ltd. Lt.-Col. R. G. Lawson (45) has been awarded the O.B.E. in the last Queen's Birthday Honours NOTE list. Old Albanians will remember that in 1962 The Headmaster is making a collection of he was nicknamed the " swagger stick hero " by original papers and books written by Old the Press for rescuing a Belgian priest after the Albanians and would be glad to receive massacre of 22 other white missionaries in contributions. 202 OLD ALBANIAN CRICKET OLD ALBANIAN RIFLE CLUB CLUB ANNUAL REPORT FOR 1967-68 At the Annual General Meeting of the Old The club has once again enjoyed a full and Albanian Cricket Club the Secretary, Mr. F. J. successful season. This has led to the following Josling, reported a successful season, marred only most notable achievements: by the poor weather. The Harvey Award for the The 1967 Public Schools Old Boys Competition best playing performance went to R. J. Ashby, for the Fletcher Cup—for the second year running who took 75 wickets and scored 579 runs, and the the team finished in second place in this N.S.R.A. Ellis Cup for services to the Club was awarded to organised competition. This entitled the team of Mr. Josling, retiring after five years in the post. O. L. Simmons, I. M. Conacher, D. A. E. Buxton, Thanks were also expressed to the retiring President, N. Hunter; Treasurer, J. D. Presland R. H. Spink and I. L. Burvill-Holmes to a gilt and 1st XI Captain, G. Giffen. The Secretary also medal each once again. remarked on the good bowling of Robin Johns, Queen Alexandra Cup Competition — in this who five times had taken five wickets in an innings, National competition shot in stages to county and Alan Philpotts' 50 consecutive appearances level, O. L. Simmons and R. H. Spink reached the for the Club. David Merriott scored 660 runs in last stage. Therefore the club had two members powerful style. The club supper had been a shooting in the Hertfordshire County team of six! successful event, together with the Annual Tour. Malvern Cup Match — this year the team of The progress during the last five years had been three Old Boys and three Schoolboys only significant, with a crop of good young cricketers managed to finish third to Haberdashers' Askes emerging (eight of the current 1st XI were aged and St. Lawrence College: under 24). Events such as cricket quizzes, single wicket contests, tours, suppers, film evenings, etc., St. Albans School- had been staged, equipment had been improved, Old Boys O. L. Simmons 93 and the whole vigour of the Club was most F. A. Messenger 88 promising for the future. The Captain, George D. A. E. Buxton 86 Giffen, had played a large part in bringing about — 267 this improvement. Schoolboys R. L. Combeer 93 D. R. Milnes 91 Finance was the big problem, said the Treasurer, R. R. Gingell 87 J. D. Presland, largely due to the high proportion — 271 of young players and increasing costs. However, active steps were to be taken in this direction, and 538 the support of the whole club was called for. After the award of a " Century " Tie to Alec Even so, we still hold the record with our score in Holt for his 113 against Littlewich Green, the 1967 of 560! following officers were elected : Clock Match 1968—for the third year running President: Mr. G. F. Jarry (for many years a the School Eight retained the Clock trophy pre- master at St. Albans School) sented by our President, Brigadier R. Montague- Secretary: Mr. D. J. Thome Jones, C.B.E. This shoot was fired at Piccots End Treasurer: Mr. A. J. Philpott following the same course of fire as the Ashburton. Match Secretary: Mr. D. P. G. Morgan The Old Boys have never won this trophy, but Team Secretary: Mr. C. M. A. Hodge next year looks promising with most of this year's Capt. 1st XI: Mr. A. Holt School team having left school. Vice-Capt. 1st XI: Mr. D. K. Merriott Arnold Cup Match—this annual event against Capt. 2nd XI: Mr. P. M. Van Home the Old Alleynian Rifle Club was held on the Vice-Capt. 2nd XI: Mr. G. P. Mills Century Ranges at Bisley on September 21st. Capt. Sunday 1st XI: Mr. M. D. Nurton After a very close match we just finished on top to Vice-Capt.: Mr. C. M. A. Hodge regain the trophy after one year: Capt. Sunday 2nd XI: Mr. R. Duxbury Vice-Capt.: Mr. M. Harvey Old Albanians—267 O. L. Simmons 47 A. W. Wilkie 47 To complete the Committee: I. Burvill-Holmes 46 Mr. T. Brookes, Mr. F. J. Josling, Mr. J. D. F. A. Messenger 44 Presland H. Ridge 38 R. Buxton 45 ] Social Committee Representatives: R. Gingell 45 \ 45 Mr. C. M. A. Hodge, Mr. M. R. N. Thomas S. N. Bell 42 J F.J.J. Old Alleynians—264 203 When the nominated team of five had fired we ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS were two points behind, but our best score from We acknowledge with thanks receipt of the the three reserves gave us that three-point victory. following contemporaries, with apologies for any With a full programme to meet we need all omissions: possible support. New members will be most Bancroftian; Berkhamstedian; Brightonian; welcome; the annual subscription is only one Elizabethan; Georgian; Masonian; Ousel; Skylark; guinea. Will all those interested please call at the St. Dunstan's College Chronicle; Stortfordian; School Range on a Sunday morning during the The FuMerian; The MaJvernian. Winter season or contact the Secretary, O. L. Simmons, at 92 Woodland Drive, St. Albans, We regret that owing to an unforeseen shortage Herts. O.L.S. of supplies we were unable to reciprocate with our last issue of the Albanian. The Albanian (Editor: Mr. G. R. PRATER) is the OLD ALBANIAN LODGE magazine of St. Albans School, Abbey Gateway, NO. 4999 St. Albans, an H.M.C. direct grant school of 660 boys. The Installation Meeting was held in May in the presence of the Provincial Senior Grand Warden, Impulse, our new magazine, may be bought by and Bro. P. Dollimore was Installed as Master for O.A.s from the Editor at the School, price 2s. the year with Bro. S. Kilpatrick as Senior Warden (post free). and W.Bro. G. E. Pryke as Junior Warden. Information regarding the Lodge may be obtained from the Secretary, W.Bro. K. S. F. Bunce, 16 Waverley Road, St. Albans, or from W.Bro. G. E. Pryke at the School. The Old Albanian Chapter has now decided to admit members of other Old Boys' Lodges and details may be obtained from the Scribe, E. Ex Comp. F. A. Worley, 58 The Park, Marshalswick, St. Albans.

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