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School Notes and Notices WING to difficulties occasioned by the bury During the three years Dr. Pasfield O war, the provisions laid down by was at Strathallan he did good work as music our Founder and late Principal, Mr. Harry master and latterly as housemaster, and Biley, for the future constitution of the the recently constituted Musical Society School have not been carried out as expedi­ owes its inception to his enthusiasm. In tiously as would have been possible in his place we welcome Mr. B. Mordecai, normal times. Two Old Strathallians des­ Mus.Bac., of the University of North Wales. tined to take a prominent part in the M usic is somewhat, of a “ Cinderella ” in management of the School as members of many boys’ schools, and at Strathallan an the Board of Governors, Major D. J. Bogie, attempt is being made to improve its status still a prisoner of war in Germany, and in the school curriculum. In this connection Lt.-Colonel J. B. Maitland Cowan, who has we welcome the new members of the School a staff post with the Airborne Forces, are Orchestra— both staff and boys— and express at present unable to hold office. At the risk the hope that some of the Junior Schoolboys of some repetition, we would remind our who are learning to play musical instruments readers that Mr. lliley’s plan provided for will, in due course, attain positions in the the liquidation of the old Company— Stratli- Orchestra. We have obtained recognition allan School, Limited— and the transfer of of a course in music leading to presentation its assets to Trustees who would collaborate of candidates in this subject at the Leaving with a Board of Governors. The main diffi­ Certificate Examination, but such a course culty, owing to the absence of so many Old will be available for comparatively few boys. Strathallians on active service, has been to We pass now to this session’s scholastic form a representative board to ensure the achievements. The School Certificate form welfare of the School. Nevertheless, since who took the Scottish Senior Leaving the issue of the previous number of the Certificate in March, 1944, maintained a “ Strathallian, ” a further step forward has creditable standard with 15 passes out of been taken and, at the Annual General •21 entries. In the Autumn Term, potato Meeting this year, the necessary resolution lifting caused a certain amount of dis­ for the liquidation of Strathallan School, organisation in the ordinary school routine; Limited, was passed. Hence the transition considerable enthusiasm, however, was dis­ of Strathallan from a private to a public played by the boys, and seemed to reach its school has been accomplished, and we are zenith on pay day. The local farmers now under the jurisdiction of a Board of expressed their grateful thanks to the School Governors. No change is contem plated in for the work done. Following the policy the internal organisation of the School, but instituted two years ago, four candidates the new constitution provides the oppor­ were presented for the Cambridge Higher tunity for Strathallan to continue to play a School Certificate in the Science group of worthy part in the education of the youth subjects, and we offer our congratulations to of our nation. L. M. Barrett, J. B. Clark, E. S. Dawson, We wish Dr. W. R. Pasfield, music master and V. G. Milne, on their awards in this from January 1940, to December 1943, examination. J. B. Clark gained an exhibi­ every success in his new appointment as tion in Natural Science to St. Catharine’s Director of Music at King’s School, Canter- College, Cambridge, and, in addition, has ISO STRATHALLAN SCHOOL MAGAZINE

been awarded a State Bursary—a very The Musical and Dramatic Societies com­ fine achievement. His predecessor in the bined to give a concert in the Gymnasium award, R. Wylie Gregory, who went to St. in aid of the local “ Salute the Soldier ” Catharine’s in 1942, has completed a splendid campaign for Forgandenny, and the results academical record by obtaining First Class — both musical and financial—were highly Honours in the Final Mechanical Science gratifying. Tripos after only two years’ study at the We must record four occasions on which University. Me was also awarded a special the School was privileged to hear speakers prize and made a scholar of his College. Old from the Ministry of Information, all of Strathallians in the Medical Faculty at whom expressed themselves as delighted Glasgow University have a good record too with the very appreciative audiences they this session, as no fewer than five—A. M. had on their visits to the School. Miss Lai Gordon, F. R. Hood, I). C. Jackson, J. L. Po Kan gave us an insight into the life of Steven, and C. M. Turner—successfully the Chinese, whilst Lady Fletcher took us passed the final M .B., Ch.B. examination at with her on a visit to Russia. We listened the first attempt. with no small admiration to Mr. Van der The start of the rugby football season was Bijl, airman and scholar, who spoke to us rather delayed by harvest activities, but the on Czechoslovakia, and we were enthralled 1st XV. soon got into its stride and, under by the exploits of counter-espionage told to the captaincy of John Hall, proved to be us by Col. Rhys-Davies, D.S.O. one of the School’s most successful sides. We are indebted to Miss Flora McGlynn, As can be gleaned from the Sports Notes, L.R.A.M ., the assistant music mistress, who there were many thrilling battles, but only provided a delightful Sunday afternoon con­ one game—that against George Heriot’s cert during the Christmas Term. Miss School—was lost. The 1st Cricket XI., McGlynn and the Misses Lilias Adams, however, had a disappointing season. Most Margot Keillor, and Rita Scott gave delight­ of the school fixtures had to be cancelled on ful pianoforte and violin selections, and we account of an outbreak of German measles, hope that this may be only the first of a and the games played were mostly against series. R.A.F. and Army elevens. The opposing We hope that the session 1944-45, which teams iisually included one or more players will see a further increase in the number of with first-class experience, and made large pupils, will prove an even better session than scores against the boys. The Middle and that just completed. G. S. Lowden, as last Lower schoolboys’ enthusiasm for cricket year’s captain, set a very high standard in seems to be on the up-grade, and perhaps the execution of his duties, and was the

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President: J)r. W . R . Pasfield. King’s School, Canterbury. Dr. Pasfield Committee: L. M. Barrett, \Y. R. was presented with two recorded works as Caldwell, J. A. Davidson, AT. S. a token of the Society’s gratitude for the Madan, (J. W . Pate, S. M. Ritchie, time and energy which he put into the John Thomson. running of what we like to term his Society. URING the Christmas Term the Society Few meetings of any importance took D enjoyed a variety of interesting pro­ place during the rest of the session. The grammes. Of chief note was the recital of majority of these consisted of pianoforte organ music given in St. John’s Kirk, Perth, solos by Mr. Mordecai, the new President. by Dr. Ernest Bullock, C.Y.O., F.R.C.O., At the end of the Easter Term, the Society, which the Society attended and thoroughly under the direction of Mr. Mordecai, gave enjoyed. The other programmes were given a concert of light music, which was much by Messrs. B. Finn and S. W. Hughes, appreciated. In the Summer Term, in members of the Society, and, of course, co-operation with the Dramatic Society, a Dr. Pasfield. The Society contributed a few concert in aid of the “ Salute the Soldier” items to the Christmas Concert but was un­ campaign was held in the Gym. able to produce any major operatic excerpt With the support of every member and as it did on previous occasions. The last with the assistance of Mr. Mordecai, the meeting of the term was mainly concerned Society should continue to thrive in years with the departure of Dr. Pasfield, who had to com e. accepted the post of Director of Music at M. S. M., S. M. R. 152 ST RAT HALL AN SCHOOL MAGAZINE

It is impossible to describe here individual Sports Day, 1CJ4 4 events in detail. Who would even attempt Note.—In the following account the four to describe J. B. Clark, brawny and kilted, Houses— Freeland, Nicol, Ruthven, putting the weight and winning the event Simpson— are represented by their by flicking the shot, as it were, past the initials, i.e., F.N.R.S. respectively. mark left by J. A. McIntyre’s mighty put? The thrill of the afternoon came with the NOTHER war-time Sports Day was running of the mile, which D. K. Common held this year without visitors, without A won in great style off the Senior Champion, a band, and without prizes, but, fortunately, who, apparently under-rating his opponent s not without sunshine, although the end of lasting power, allowed him to retain the lead the meeting was marked by a heavy thunder­ from start to finish. shower which came like a rather despotic Individual results appear below. reminder from J upiter Pluvius that he had Open Events. still the power to assert himself. The sports 100 Yards— 1. J. Hall (N); 2. J. A. McIntyre (S). had to be postponed several times on account 220 Yards— 1. J. N. Arm our (N ); 2. D . M. of the tyranny of this gentleman— if, indeed, Hastings (N). 440 Yards—1. J. A. McIntyre (S); 2. W. R. he deserves the name! Armstrong (F). The events on the whole were well con­ 880 Yards—J. A. McIntyre (S); 2. I). G. Lyle (N). One Mile—1. I). K. Common (F); 2. J. A: tested, although J. A. McIntyre (S) carried McIntyre (S). off the Senior Championship with more than Hurdles— 1. J. A. McIntyre (S). a clear lead. He took first place in three H igh lum p— 1. J. A. McIntyre (S); 2. I. W. M. Hendry (R). of the events, having to be content with L ong Jump— “ playing second fiddle” in five others. 1. j. N. Arm our (R ); 2. J. A. M cIntyre (S). This, however, was no mean achievement, Throwing the Cricket Ball— 1. M. W. G. White (N); 2. I. N. Stubbs (F). and was sufficient to treble the score of Putting the Weight— 10 points made by the runner-up, J. N. 1. J. B. Clark (S); 2. ]. A. McIntyre (S). Armour (N). Under l<> Events. 100 Yards— 1. D. F. M ackenzie (N ); 2. R. M. This result may well be said to have Walker (S). 220 Yards— 1. E. B. Fairlie (R ); 2. 1). F. settled the House Championship. Nicol Mackenzie (N). House, it is true, fought hard for the laurels 440 Yards—1. I). F. Mackenzie (N); 2. D. they had won last year, and had the pleasure Shannon (F). 880 Yards—1. I). Shannon (F); 2. R. G. Roger of seeing D. F. Mackenzie win for them (N). the Junior Championship, the runner-up Hurdles— 1. I). F. Mackenzie (N). being A. R. Pate (F), with exactly half High Jump— 1. A. R. Pate (F); 2. F. C. Kelly (R). L ong Jump— Mackenzie’s score of 16. Nicol House fought 1. A. R. Pate (F); 2. J. Thomson (S). hard, but Simpson House—already con­ Throwing the Cricket Ball— fident in the lead obtained in the heats— 1. I). F. Mackenzie (N); 2. J. G. Sandeman (S). Under 14 Events. had no intention of foregoing final victory. 100 Yards— 1. B. E. M arr (F). Nicol House won the Relay Race, leaving 220 Yards— 1. M. S. W yllie (E). Simpson House to come in second. In the H igh Jump— 1. I). G. F. Paul (N); 2. M. S. Wyllie (F). Tug-of-war, it is true, Nicol House dropped Long Jump— 1. B. K. Marr (F). to second place, but they yielded, not to Under 12 Events. Simpson—mere “ also-pulled ”—but to 80 Yards— 1. K. Frost (R); 2. J. C. Shaw (S). Freeland, who literally pulled them off their High Jump— 1. j. C. Shaw (S); 2. K. B. Gray (F). L on g Jump— 1. J. C. Shaw (S); 2. K. Frost (R). feet with the greatest of ease. Yes, Nicol In addition, obstacle races and sack races, House fought hard and their defeat was a organised for the Junior School, were won gallant one, but defeated they were, for they by D. A. Biggart, A. A. Stuart, M. S. ended eight points short of the score of 109 Wyllie, K. Frost, A. Grossett, J. C. Shaw, made by Simpson, who thus walked off with K. B. Gray and II. W. F. McIntyre. the cup and the flag. In the next issue of the Magazine we hope Freeland House followed with 72 points to be able to add the result of a cross-country and Ruthven House brought up the rear run, which will be for Strathallians a much with what was left. looked-forward-to innovation. A. J. S. STRATHALLAN SCHOOL MAGAZINE iS3 The Debating Society

President: Mr. B. Finn. When the vote was taken the motion was Chairman: S. M. Ritchie. carried by 22 votes to 4. Secretary: V. G. Milne. The next two meetings consisted of a Committee: D. B. Fraser, F. C. Kelly, series of impromptu debates, when thirty J. M. Macharg, A. 11. l’ate, David subjects were discussed. Many juniors spoke Shannon. during these two meetings and, in many HE first meeting of the season was cases, they knew more about the subjects T attended by a large percentage of the under discussion than some of the seniors. Society and the new office-bearers were On three occasions during the Christmas elected. Before the close of the meeting and Easter Terms brains trusts were formed. it was decided that the first debate should The first consisted of Dr. Pasfield and five be “ That the Boarding School should be seniors, while the second and third consisted abolished in favour of the Day School.” of Messrs. Walsh and Finn, three seniors This motion, supported by W. I). Simpson and one member of the junior school. Mr. and D. L. Mason, afforded ample scope for Shaw was question master. the youthful critics out to attack their own S. M. R. school, but, when put to the vote, the opposition—led by A. J. O. Bennie and A. R. Pate— had the m ajority by 19 votes to 16. I lie Library “ That if this war and the peace there­ Chairman: G. S. Lowden. after were properly handled, and, provided the United Nations win, it could be made Treasurer: S. M. Ritchie. to be the last war of its type,” was, like Committee: L. M. Barrett, J. B. Clark, its title, rather long-winded, and very few 1. W. W. Fingland, D. B. Fraser, speakers knew much about the subject. The F. C. Kelly, A. R. Pate, I. D. Stuart. motion was carried by 16 votes to 15. HROUGHOUT the last three years the The motion, “ That the appearance of T Library has enjoyed ever-increasing jazz music is proof of a distinct retardation popularity and, during the Easter Term of in the culture of man,” was proposed by last session, library books were more than John Thomson and G. W. Pate and opposed ever in demand. This literary enthusiasm by A. J. S. Anderson and G. T. Lamond. did. not, naturally, continue during the This proved the most popular debate of the Summer Term, since the weather allowed session and drew a very large audience, everyone to be out of doors indulging in the which included Dr. Pasfield. Throughout season’s sports. the debate it was obvious that both sides The reference section is being enlarged were quite prepared to speak for hours in gradually and many boys have consulted order to illustrate their arguments. After this department both for instructional and many speakers had expressed their views, recreational purposes. The histories of the the motion was put to the vote and was Boer and Great Wars have been found to defeated by 31 votes to 25. It was noticed be the most popular of all the reference that Dr. Pasfield voted in favour of the books. motion. S. M. R. The last formal debate of the session, “ That travel is an essential part of every­ WISHFUL THINKING. one’s education,” gave so much scope for argument that several people wandered far Half a pound of sodium, from the point. The members of the Society Half a pint of water; were highly entertained while Mr. Walsh That’s the way the lab. blew up. and F. C. Kelly argued on the subject of Pop! goes the Egor. whether Aristotle left his home town or not. S7 Traditional. ‘ 54 STRATHALLAN SCHOOL MAGAZINE

The Easter Concert aii’s in Scotland. In contrast to the liquid sweetness of the soprano voices came K. J. HE Easter Concert was a most welcome L. Coat’s powerful interpretation of “ Simon innovation. Organised by Mr B. T the Cellarer.” A. J. S. Mordecai, its' excellence was indisputable. In the short space of three months he managed to train a Senior Choir, a Junior The Christinas Concert Choir, a mighty Mixed Choir, and a small, HE Christmas Concert, once again but efficient, orchestra. This orchestra, T sponsored by Mr. A. J. Shaw and Dr. assisted by the Mixed Choir, started the W. B. Pasfield, was a very definite success. programme with “ The Road to the Isles,” This must have been particularly gratifying and continued on its way. to C. E. to Dr. Pasfield, who, on this occasion, was Parry’s “ Jerusalem.” The orchestra also making his farewell appearance. gave us pleasing renderings of Heykens’ The selections by the orchestra, under the “ Standchen,” and “ Minuet from Berenice” direction of Mr. B. P. McGlynn, were and “ Largo in G ” by Handel. enthusiastically encored. Hamish Melville With piano accompaniment, the Mixed used his accordeon to give us Scottish Choir gave a somewhat elaborate but tunes, and D. M. Whamond followed suit extremely tuneful interpretation of “ The with popular music. We also enjoyed the Eriskay Love Lilt.” The senior section of Accordeon Band, which consisted of D. M. the choir invited us in vibrant tones to and J. A. Whamond, I. X. Stubbs and Come to the Fair,” and delighted us with A. R. Pate. Denza’s “ Funiculi, Funicula.” The pianoforte items were rendered with The Junior Choir, at first somewhat real skill and often with artistic appreciation. nervous, hopped and skipped merrily through The honour of first mention must go to Mr. E. German’s “ Shepherd’s Dance,” and Brian Finn, who is something of a Chopin although some were apt to miss the beat and expert , and who played “ Valse in B minor ” stumble, they more than vindicated them­ and “ Polonaise in A ” with real finesse. selves when they sang Strauss’ “ Spring’s Another Chopin exponent—and one of no Beturn. ” mean ability—was M. S. Madan, who, in Among the pianoforte solos, the brothers addition, played the “ Londonderry Air” Pate upheld the prestige enjoyed by Chopin’s and music by Handel. Pianoforte duets music at Strathallan, by playing the were rendered by M. S. Madan and A. J. “ Prelude in D Flat ” and “ Polonaise in Davidson, while the latter also charmed us A ,” while M. S. Madan charmed us with a with his solo item “ Two Songs Without lovely rendering of “ Valse in A Flat.” Words ” by Mendelssohn. The brothers It was left to J. A. Davidson to remind us Pate went to Tschaikowsky’s “ Swan Lake that Chopin is not the only favourite, and by Ballet Music,” and Brahms’ “ A Waltz,” his playing of Debussy’s “ Clair de Lune,” respectively, for their inspiration. Donald L. he adequately justified his choice. Mason later played beautifully through the The violin came into its own when John first movement of Mozart’s “ Sonata in C.” Thomson and D. M. Whamond played Donald L. Mason, who lias a very pleasing respectively the Entr’acte to Thomas’ voice, had previously appeared with Mr. S. “ Mignon,” and A. llowley’s “ Air Busse.” W. Hughes, when the concert was appro­ They deserve every praise, and their priately opened with Christmas Carols, and combined playing of “ Minuet in G,” by the audience gave Mr. Hughes a warm Beethoven, provided us with a musical treat. welcome when he returned to sing “ Bloom We have never listened to singing with on the Bye ” and “ On Wings of Song.” more pleasure than we did when H. H. The two dramatic plays of the evening, Gebbie and Keith Frost gave us Schubert’s “ The Merchant of Venice ” and “ The “ Cradle Song,” or when B. A. Robertson’s Crimson Cocoanut,” which were subse­ clear treble sang the praise of “ The Gentle quently repeated for the benefit of Forgan- Maiden.” N. G. Brown’s obvious nervous­ denny “ Salute the Soldier ” effort, have ness in rising to “ Ye Banks and Braes ” been reported elsewhere. Ifad an appeal of its own, and we would not There were, in addition, several sketches. have missed this item for all the traditional A little problem play “ Truth Will Out ” was STRATHALLAN SCHOOL MAGAZINE >55

presented by A. J. S. Anderson, E. S. it to Psmith,” while time was also found Dawson, (i. S. Lowden and A. M. Nicol, for members of the audience to compete and kept the audience guessing to the end. in scenes from “ 1 want to be an Actor.” The Surgery,” presented by J. A. Although most of the Easter Term was Davidson, J. M. Garvie and Peter Lawrence, spent in rehearsals for the erid-of-term play, was a very highly coloured skit, the product “ Journey’s End,” the Society managed to of a little observation and a lot of imagina­ put over a reading of a three-act play by tion, and played with no small amount of Edgar Wallace. gusto. The success of the Easter production of From the pen of J . A. Davidson came what “ Journey’s End,” by R. C. Sherriff, was tTie author would, presumably, describe as a largely due to the combined efforts of Mr. satire under the title “ That Man, Shake­ Shaw and Mr. Bain, who, between them, speare.” Acted by \V. I). Kidd, G. S. A. created a 1914-1918 dug-out on the stage. Corbishlev, I. 1). Stuart, \Y. P . Caldwell, Also contributory to the successful produc­ and the author, the play obviously delighted tion of the play were the “ back-room Boys,” the audience, and was a fitting finish to who, although never seen, were responsible Davidson’s career on the Strathallan stage. for all the effects which transformed the More carols and the School Song sung stage into a part of the Western Front. lustily by the whole audience brought a long Among the new “ discoveries ” during the and much enjoyed evening to a happy year we must mention L. M. Barrett, D. J. conclusion. Fenton and David Shannon, who filled their The Dramatic Society roles in “ Journey’s End ” magnificently. It is hoped that next year the younger mem­ President: Mr. A. ,1. Shaw. bers of the Society, together with members ('hairmau: E. S. Dawson. from the Junior branch, will step up to fill Secretary: A. J. S. Anderson. the breaches caused by old members leaving Treasurer: A. K. Findlay. and thus maintain the very high standard Stage Managers: D. L. Slight, J. N. of the Dramatic Society. Jordan. We take this opportunity of wishing every Committee: G. S. Lowden, A. M. Nicol, success to those members whose career at •I. Hall, J. A. Davidson, I. W. W. Strathallan is now at an end and, in parti­ Fingland, S. M. Ritchie, L. M. Barrett. cular, to its veterans, A. J. S. Anderson, HE session 1943-44 may well be called L. M. Barrett, A. J. Davidson, E. S. one of the Society's most successful T Dawson, John Hall, and—our efficiency years. It saw the formation of a Junior expert—S. M. Ritchie. A. J. S. A. branch, the production of Shakespeare for the first time on the Strathallan stage, and Literary Society the presentation— in conjunction with the Musical Society— of a concert for the village President: S. M. Ritchie. in aid of the local War Savings campaign. Vice-President: J. B. Clark. Perhaps the most outstanding feature of Secretary: I. D. Stuart. the programme is the fact that the Dramatic URING the Summer Term the Lib­ Society has proved its ability to present D rarians, under the chairmanship of Shakespeare as well as modern comedies S. M. Ritchie, discussed the possibilities and dramas; the production of scenes from of forming a Literary Society. It was " The Merchant of Venice” at the Christmas generally agreed that there was a demand and village concerts was a real success. Our for such a society. Twelve pupils were president, Mr. A. J. Shaw, gave a magni­ elected, and members of the staff Were in­ ficent portrayal of Shylock, and was well vited to become honorary members. supported by E. S. Dawson, G. S. Lowden, The Society joined the Scottish-American A. K. Findlay, D. Shannon and D. J. Centre in Edinburgh, the membership fee Fenton. being provided from the Library funds. The Most of the Society’s Monday evening Society benefits from this move, as it can meetings in the Commonroom were spent borrow from the Centre American books of in the presentation of three-act plays, which educational value, many of which are un­ included “ I Killed the Count ” and “ Leave obtainable elsewhere in Britain. I. D. S. STRATHALLAN SCHOOL MAGAZINE

Journey’s End A. Doig for their truly realistic dug-out struc­ ture. S. M. Ritchie made an excellent stage- By R. C. S h e r r i f f . manager. The sound effects were the work Produced under the direction of Mr. A. J. Shaw of V. G. Milne and G. B. Esslemont, to on 29th March, 1944. whom great credit is due. Apart from his E cannot recall having seen a more excellent performance on the stage, we con­ satisfying production by amateurs. W gratulate G. S. Lowden on the result of his Ars et celare artem. Considering that the labours as assistant producer. action of the play moved with the utmost B . F. smoothness and ease, it is scarcely too much to say that high praise is due to everyone taking part, both on the stage and behind Incidents from the scenes. “ The Merchant of Venice” The opening scene was, perhaps, a little slow, due no doubt to the fact that the actors N spite of Macaulay’s warning against concerned were adjusting themselves to the I removing the “ purple passages ” from right tempo. U. J. Eenton as Captain Hardy Shakespeare, we believe that although in played his part with ease, and from the “ The Merchant of Venice ” several stories moment E. S. Dawson— who took the role of or motifs run through the play like so many Captain Stanhope—made his entrance, our brightly coloured strands, it is possible to attention was rivetted until the end of the “ lift ” any one of these from the play and play. We were particularly impressed with present it on the stage in a sequence of scenes the high standard of the acting of Dawson with complete dramatic propriety. Mr. and of L. M. Barrett as 2nd Lieut. Hibbert. Shaw and his talented company of amateur We enjoyed, too, the jollity of scene two in actors delighted their audience in this manner the third act where Stanhope, Hibbert and at the Christmas Concert by their presen­ 2nd. Lieut. Trotter (A. J. S. Anderson) tation of the story of “ the Pound of Flesh.” revelled in almost bacchanalian merriment. The play, as a whole, we must admit, wearies The part of Lieut. Osborne (David Shannon) us, but when Sliylock holds the boards is what producers are in the habit of calling we are wafted into another world, that “ a character part.” Although not particu­ enchanted world of which Shakespeare holds larly dramatic, this part calls for deft the key. treatment, and Shannon gave a dignified and The keystone of the whole edifice of the restrained performance. Mason, a soldier play is, of course, Shylock, and how admir­ servant, supplied the “ comic relief,” and ably Mr. Shaw perform ed the part. How- was skilfully portrayed by A. K. Findlay. In choice was the cast with whom he was asso­ complete contrast, the Colonel (A. M. ciated ! Here was proper subordination of Nicol) presented the typical British officer the individual to the whole—no ragged edges, of the old school. Nicol filled the part no loose threads, even the comic relief of the splendidly, stroking his Dundreary whiskers gaoler (L. M. Barrett) heightened the general like a character from a Thackeray novel. D. dramatic effect. A word of praise is due to J. Fenton reappeared at the end of the play Mr. Hughes whose gifts as an artist in as a German prisoner. J. A. McIntyre made “ ftiake-up ” were ably demonstrated a realistic C.S.M., and D. B. Fraser and J. in the way in which Mr. Shaw lost his D. S. Gardner acted the parts of two British complete physical identity in the Jew. Tommies with effect. In this play7 the part Thus transformed in appearance, Mr. Shaw which undoubtedly “ fits ” a schoolboy best entirely sank his individuality in the part he is that of 2nd Lieut. Raleigh, and G. S. portrayed. It is difficult to find fault with Lowden acted the passive sufferer with con­ A. K. Findlay’s Gratiano. The mockery in summate ease. “ O upright judge ” and “ a Daniel come The play was produced with Mr. Shaw’s to judgment ” was superb, and his vigorous usual skill and artistry. He was aided in gestures would have delighted an Eliza­ no small measure by Mr. S. W. Hughes, who bethan audience. In complete contrast—as was responsible for the make-up. Nor must was only fitting—-David Shannon as the Duke we omit to thank Mr. R. N. Bain and Mr. was cool and deliberate, and lie delivered his STRATHALLAN SCHOOL MAGAZINE speeches with dignity and clear articulation. Impressions on a First (). S. Lowden as Antonio, the merchant, Flight acted with quiet restraint, and made a S I stepped gingerly into the rear notable contribution to the success of the evening. E. S. Dawson was an excellent A cockpit of the Tiger Moth which was to take me for my first flight, I felt a peculiar Portia whose forceful interpretation height­ ened the dramatic effect. D. J. Fenton was feeling of uncertainty, which, fortunately, ('lerk to the Court, and presented a polished soon vanished, for as soon as my harness was performance. Bassanio, portrayed by J. D. adjusted and I had plugged into my inter- comm tube, the pilot put me at ease. He W. Barnes, was a trifle wooden at the start, explained that it was a “ pretty smooth day, ” but improved as the play proceeded. and that our flight would not be bumpy. An excellent device on the part of the We taxied out to the take-off point and producer was to introduce a Narrator (John the pilot’s voice boomed in my earphones Hall) who also did the Prologue. The cos­ Righty-o, we’re off!” With a loud roar tumes and scenery were all that could be the engine quivered to life, and I felt myself desired, including Mr. Batt’s device of the being borne swiftly over the field, which Lion of St. Mark. The play formed a worthy gradually began to disappear beneath me. climax to a most enjoyable evening. Jt was impossible to tell the exact moment B . F. we were airborne. I adjusted my goggles and leaned over the side. Below, I could “ The Crimson Cocoanut” discern the aerodrome receding further and By I a n H a y . further behind as we made for the open HIS amusing farce provided a rollicking country. T performance, and the producer showed “ W e’ll go and have a look at your school great ability in adapting and producing this now,” said the pilot, and, reassured and little one-act play. The lion’s share of the enjoying mvself tremendously, T sat back and acting fell on the shoulders of I). Iv. Common admired the world. On reaching Strathallan as he portrayed the intensely amusing part the first thing that struck me was how large of Robert, the waiter in a disreputable and the pond seemed; then we were circling over shabby cafe somewhere in Soho. It would the main building. I could see the quad­ be superfluous to relate the story here, but rangle and the tennis courts looking like a much horseplay was indulged in during a model toy. On the paths and drives I saw the series of unbelievable situations. The mere tiny figures of boys on their afternoon walk. recital of the names of some of the char­ Then suddenly the pilot asked “ W hat’s that acters, Mr. Jabstick, Nitro Glycerinski, Jack building down there?” I replied that Pincher the detective, is sufficient to indicate I could not see because of the wing. the type of entertainment. It was carried The pilot then made a steep bank, and I off in the right spirit of complete Bohemian exclaimed, or rather gulped, that what he abandon, and novelty followed on novelty saw were the Stripping Rooms. Having without a moment’s hesitation. I. W. W. asked me if I had seen enough, the pilot then Fingland as Nitro Glycerinski with a Russian headed the plane back to the ’drome. moustache and a nose well flattened by Mr. The voice came through again. “ Do you Hughes’ artistry, was excellent. David know anything of the theory of flight?” Shannon made a very satisfying Mr. Jab­ “ No, not much,” I replied. However, I stick, and E. S. Dawson acted well and ended up by piloting the plane myself for a vigorously as Jack Pincher. Of the “ ladies,” few minutes. We must have looked crazy J. A. Davidson as Madame Glycerinski was to people on the ground, for the plane thoroughly realistic, while V. G. Milne made wheeled and rocking-horsed about the sky. a very charming Nancy. The whole was Believe me, I was glad when the pilot took knit together admirably by I). K. Common, over. whose acting kept the ball rolling from start We landed without mishap, and, having to finish. The play was produced by Mr. said thank you, I hopped out determined one A. J. Shaw. day to own a plane of my own. B . F. J. A. S. C. i58 STRATI I ALLAN SCHOOL, MAGAZINE

Strathallan A.T.C. Flight First Class cadets 15; remaining cadets 13— No. 1517 total, 51. Proficiency Results.— At intervals during h e year opened auspiciously with a the period 30 cadets were entered for the T large intake of new cadets in September Proficiency Tests, and of these 24 cadets 1943, and with some additions later in the were successful. session the Flight was at maximum strength A further step—the first attempted by with a roll of 51 cadets. To cope with this cadets of Flight No. 1517—was taken in increase a full complement of N.C.O.’s has June by Sgt. E. S. Dawson and Cadet V. been necessary. All the N.C.O.’s have done G. Milne, who sat part of the Post Pro­ excellent service with Flight-Sergeant A. M. ficiency Tests. The final preparation was Nicol giving a lead with most commendable hampered by the proximity of the Higher efficiency. School Certificate Examinations, but the The regular weekly parades, covering the results were very praiseworthy, with each same group of subjects as hitherto, were cadet recording partial success. sometimes only carried out with difficulty owing to instructors from our parent R.A.F. Volunteers for Service. The following Station not being available— especially since cadets have volunteered and have been D-Day. However, with valuable co-opera­ accepted for the Forces:—Cadet T. S. Ellis tion from the N.C.O.’s, the instructional for aircrew duties with the R.A.F.; Sgt. J. side maintained very satisfactory standards. M. Garvie, and Cadets I. W. Laughland and The regular meetings were varied by the J. W. L. Houston for the Royal Navy via introduction of films and more co-operation the “ V ” Scheme. with the Army Cadet Force. The extra J. P. R. (“ vigorous ” ) P.T. was greatly appreciated, and the two “ Field Manoeuvres ” were voted an unqualified success. A.T.C. Camp, No. 1 15th-2 2nd July, 1944. Visits to aerodromes were completed although various causes of postponement HERE was a short interval between the nearly drove everyone crazy. All came right T end of School Term and the beginning by the end of the Summer Term, however, of Camp. Some cadets were able to go with every cadet having the chance to visit home, although the majority stayed on at an aerodrome and many taking part in School. On the Saturday morning everyone flights. The year closed with two camps, re-assembled at School for medical inspec­ one at a R.N.A. Station, and the other at tion, and, after an early lunch, the party a 11.A.F. Station. was ready to set out. The Flight again took part in the Inter We reached the railway station near our Area Contest in Aircraft Recognition. Our destination afer an uneventful journey. team was a good one, but not quite good There our baggage was placed in a naval enough to retain the St. Andrew’s Shield. truck, although the cadets had to march to The position gained was sixth out of some the aerodrome. The road proved to be quite 30 teams competing. long, and we were all glad when we reached We are sorry to record the departure from the Nissen huts which were to be our homes this area of Mr. H. A. Nimmo, who left us for the w^eek. in June. Mr. Nimmo has done most valu­ In a short interval we were detailed to our able work for the Unit, and bis position as various huts. All but six of the Strathallan Instructor in Aircraft Recognition will not Flight were accommodated in one hut—the be easily filled. others joined up witli Dunfermline and The numerical disposition of the Flight Markincli cadets in the next hut. After we as at 31st July, 1944, was:— N.C.O.’s (all made ourselves vaguely familiar with the holding Proficiency Badge)— Flt./Sgt. A. M. rules and regulations posted up we drifted Nicol, Sgt. E. S. Dawson, Sgt. J. M. Garvie, down to the main galley for tea. The time Corporals G. T. Lamond, D. B. Fraser, A. between tea and supper was spent in settling J. S. Anderson. Other proficient cadets 17; down and getting used to the intricacies of 5 T R A T II A L L A N SCHOOL MAGAZINE i 59 making up our four-blanket bunks. Later, A.T.C. Camp, No. 1 a limited number of the party had the oppor­ tunity of visiting the ENSA show; the 2 2iid-2 9th July, 1944. remaining cadets visited the NAAFI canteen T was with much relief that the boys from which proved very accommodating. I the Cambridge School Certificate class set Next morning at 7.30 our slumbers were out for camp on Saturday, 22nd July. We rudely shattered by a marine. His method had just finished two weeks of examinations was to cry out a very unpleasant ditty which and felt we really required— and deserved— sounded like this: — a change. We made a party of twelve " Wakie, wakie, walde, rise and shine, including four N.C.O.’s, and were looking The day is nice and tine.” forward to an enjoyable week.

After breakfast we paraded and were After a quick medical inspection in the addressed by the Station Liaison Officer, who morning, we had lunch—the last many of amplified and elucidated the rules and regu­ us would enjoy at Strathallan—and caught lations in addition to extending to us a warm the train to Perth. Negotiating our con­ welcome. Thereafter we were detailed into nection, we arrived at our destination along two working flights and marched off on a with two boys from Aberfeldy. The trans­ tour of the Station in order to be acquainted port took us right to the camp site, where with its lay-out. The atmosphere of Service we dumped our kit only to march back to Regulations and Service Terms was envelop­ the mess— about 500 yards distant— for tea. ing us, and bv the tim e “ Liberty Boat For our first day the weather was glorious, was scheduled, we were completely “ at and we were all in good spirits. Back at the sea ” about the precise meaning of “ Liberty hut we were given the “ gen ” about the Boat.” Our notions of a conveyance to take whole lay-out. It all sounded rather com­ us to the nearest town were soon debunked, plicated at first, especially since there was for again we had to MARCH out of the no water for washing near the site. The aerodrome. The necessity for marching was bath-houses were some distance away, but well thrust upon us during the next few days, as they were situated near the mess, it was and the author, from personal and painful merely a matter of grabbing a towel and recollections, can vouch for the need of performing one’s ablutions on the way to careful consideration being given to the pro­ breakfast. vision of comfortable footwear. For the remainder of the week we followed Next morning three flights were formed a time-table which varied little from day to for church parade. We had a pleasant day, although it covered a wide range of surprise when we found we were to march instruction by lectures, practical demon­ to a pipe band, and would do so for the strations, range, drill and P.T. Each day rest of the week. This was quite a privilege parties of cadets were detailed for flying, and an experience! and everyone had a flight with the exception Flights for classes were drawn up, and of the unfortunate who developed German since the orders for the day were posted up measles. Throughout the week there were the previous night, everyone knew exactly football matches and sports items, and it is what to expect. Each flight had an after­ noteworthy that the hut containing the noon off duty during the week, which Strathallan cadets came out on top in every enabled us to spend our leisure in either contest, including the competition for the Perth or Dundee, tidiest hut. Our programme was completely filled; we On the last full day we had an inspection had range, workshops, cine shows, and by the Executive Commander of the Station some tremendously interesting lectures and and completed the week’s camp—a very demonstrations. Practical dinghy drill was successful camp—with the final “ Wakie, carried out at the Dundee Swimming Baths; wakie,” and frantic packing of kit ere we games were arranged and the Strathallan left the aerodrome en route for home. cadets enjoyed a game of soccer with another F. C. K, squadron. i6o STRATHALLAN SCHOOL M A G A Z I N E

With N.A.A.F.l., the camp cinema, an For the first time since the outbreak of ENSA concert, and visits to the swimming war the Troop held its own Camp, with some baths, we were never short of something to twenty Scouts. The site in the Ochils above do in the evenings. Bridge of Earn was ideal and had the ad­ Unfortunately, very few were allowed to vantage of commanding a glorious view of fly. The weather was fine for the first four the Earn Valley. The fact that every camper days, but, due to certain restrictions on the worked hard and played hard helped to make airfield, no flying trips were arranged until the week a huge success. In strict honesty the middle of the week, and as luck would we must confess that the porridge was have it, the weather then broke down. burned five times out of seven, but in all It is pleasant to report that in the com­ other respects the cooking was excellent. petition for the tidiest hut during the camp, Our special thanks are due to R. A. M. the Strathallan contingent was awarded the Kennedy, through whose efforts the neces­ first equal. sary tents and equipment were provided, To end a most enjoyable week we were and to K. .1. L. Coats and the brothers inspected by the Group Captain, and Bushe for pitching the Camp. Our con­ were privileged to witness a colour-hoisting dolences are offered to H. F. 'Bushe who, parade. having developed German measles on the E. S. 1). first night, had to leave us, and to W. D. Simpson, who accepted a challenge to jump clean over a gorse bush with results too Scout Notes painful to describe. OOKING back over the activities of the Our best wishes go with all the Scouts past session we cannot but feel satisfied L who have left us at the end of their school with our achievements. During the twelve careers, and to those who are still with months the Troop has strengthened its posi­ us we would sav, “ Keep trying and BE tion and has increased its membership, but, PREPARED.” while there has been a considerable increase in the number of 2nd Class Scouts, we should like to see many more boys wearing the 1st Class badge. Here we take the opportunity of conveying our hearty con­ A. C. F. gratulations to John Thomson, who is now N the course of the past year the following not only a King’s Scout but is also wearing I promotions were made:—J. A. McIntyre red-and-wbite cords. He well deserved his to Junior Officer—a rank held with distinc­ promotion to T .L ., as also did K. ,1. L. tion; (f. S. Low'den to Sergeant; John Hall Coats. The Scoutmaster very gladly acknow­ and 1. W. M. Hendry, to Corporals; and J. ledges that the running of so large a Troop B. Clark and I). G. Bell to Lance-Corporals. might well have been impossible but for these two reliable and efficient assistants. Deserving of special comment is the formation of a Signalling Platoon for post- Field Day was held in June—an event Certificate A Cadets, and the arrival at mysteriously connected with the arrival at Strathallan of all the equipment necessary School of many bulky parcels. Burdened— for the efficient working of such a platoon. willingly—with these, the Scouts wound J. B. Clark and I). K. Common, who had their way over the shoulder of Drumfin to attended signalling courses, were particularly the Binzion. Here they lit fires and cooked useful in the instruction of this sub-section. their “ eats ” with varying degrees of success— the aforesaid parcels being in addi­ About half of the Strathallan A.C.F. unit tion to the rations provided by the School. went to the Summer Camp at Kinross. With Two spells of bathing in the May provided the advantage of good weather, a splendid pleasant interludes during the hot day, and course of instruction and a well-stocked it was a happy, sunburnt, and well-fed N.A.A.F.l., they spent a profitable and crowd that arrived back at School in the pleasant week. evening. A. J. S. STRATHALLAN SCHOOL MAGAZINE

Sports Notes RU GBY, 1943-44. ITH four of last year’s 1st XV as a Mann and J. A- McIntyre. Strathallan W nucleus, and an unbeaten 2nd XV to were still attacking when the half-time recruit from, we looked forward confidently whistle went leaving the score Morgan to a successful year. Our confidence was not Academy 9; Strathallan 6. misplaced, and each member quickly set to In the second half Strathallan immediately train assiduously, determined to do his part went on to attack, and I. W. M. Hendry, in upholding the high rugby tradition of gathering the ball near the half-way line, Strathallan. Very soon we had developed corkscrewed his way through the Morgan into a well-balanced side, and through defence to score between the posts. J. excellent team-work, acquired a long list of Hall converted. The Strathallan forwards successes. Due to weather conditions and swarmed to the Morgan half, and A. M. other uncontrollable circumstances, six Nicol crossed to score far out. The kick at games had to be cancelled, but we feel cer­ goal failed. Throughout the game the pack tain that in these, as in the other twelve, worked '.veil and had the better of the victory would have come our way. Every­ Morgan forwards. The three-quarters did thing considered, we can look back with not run straight, and seldom looked dan­ satisfaction on the performance of the 1st gerous. XV during the session 1943-44. The 2nd XV record does not compare Result: Strathallan, 14 points; Morgan, favourably with that of the 1st XV, and 9 points. we are forced to the conclusion that the team was but moderate. Considering that Strathallan v. Old Strathallians. H om e, they were handicapped by . the absence of 2nd October, 1943. some of their most prominent players, they Heavy rain during the morning had left have emerged with credit, and with the the ground muddy, and this greatly ham­ experience gained, many members should pered back play, although, under the find places in next year’s 1st XV. circumstances, the handling of both sides Junior Rugby continues to thrive, and was very good. augurs well for the future. Although the The O .S.’s were early on the attack, and, team suffered a heavy defeat at the hands after continued pressure, A. S. Headrick of a much heavier Perth Academy side, broke through the centre to send I. B. Petrie much enthusiasm has been aroused among over for the F.P.’s first score. The kick the boys by our re-appearance in the Junior failed. Keeping on the offensive, the F .P .’s Competition. The Juniors will have bene­ went further ahead by an unconverted try fited considerably by the excellent displays by N. II. Stewart. School took the ball given by our 1st XV on the home ground. upfield, but were pinned back again and, after some scrappy play, Stewart got over Strathallan v. Morgan Academy. Hom e, for a try which he converted. Just before 25th September, 1943. half-time, 1. W. M. Hendry crossed the line The game opened at a fairly lively pace, for an unconverted try for the School. The and, after some play at midfield, the Morgan half-time score stood at Old Strathallians, stand-off cut through to score far out. The 11; Strathallan, 3. kick at /joal failed. After continued pres­ Shortly after the restart, the F .P .’s were sure on the Strathallan line, the Morgan lucky in having a further try by Petrie. wing three-quarter kicked a goal from a Nothing daunted, School returned to the mark. Morgan were still on the offensive, attack, and from a good passing movement, and their right wing got over for an uncon­ ( t. T. Lamond went over for a try. The verted try. Play was transferred to the School pack had by this time got the measure other end, and after heavy pressure on the of their opponents, and, keeping play in the Morgan defence, Strathallan were rewarded F.P. ’s twenty-five, had two tries in as many by tries in quick succession from H. W. minutes from A. M. Nicol and I. N. Stubbs. ST RATHALLA N SCHOOL MAGAZINE

Nettled by this reverse, the 01(1 Boys broke Strathallan v. The Leys School. Away, away, and had the School defence rattled 9th October, 1943. when Headrick went over for an unconverted The game was played under ideal condi­ try. From a scrum, School got away, and tions, and from the kick-off The Leys were Hendry got over for an unconverted try. early on the offensive. Their forwards Excitement was at fever pitch now, and the showed superiority in the set-scrums and Old Boys held a slender lead. They seemed line-out, but the Strathallan forwards to tire towards the end, and John Hall, worked hard and had the better of the game gathering a loose ball far out, scored a in the loose. For the first half Leys pressed brilliant solo try. Hendry brought out full continually, but a good Strathallan defence points with a good kick. The forwards kept them at bay. From a breakaway played well against a heavier pack, which towards the end of the half, Hendry got over they gradually wore down, and the three- for a try under the posts which he converted quarters tackled stoutly throughout the to leave the half-time score Strathallan 5; game. The Leys nil. Result: Strathallan, 20 points; Old Leys attacked again on resuming, but they Strathallians, 16 points. spent their force on an unyielding defence. The Strathallan threes tackled strongly and Strathallan v. Allan Glen’s School. Home, kicked well, and this relieved them under 6th October, 1943. heavy pressure. Then Strathallan trans­ ferred the play to the Levs end, and The game was played on a dry sod which Lamond beat the opposition full-back for the favoured fast open football. Strathallan touch down after a well-timed kick-ahead. were early on the move, and from the Hendry converted from a fairly difficult beginning it was evident that they were angle. Time was running out, and Leys superior in both divisions. From a quick strove hard to make up the leeway, and heel the threes got possession, and McIntyre from a long kick-ahead, the wing-three- got through to score far out. The kick failed. quarter cut in to beat E. S. Dawson for the Strathallan continued to press hard, and touch. The kick failed. With Leys still tries were scored by Lamond and McIntyre. pressing, the game was a ding-dong struggle, The forwards were excelling in the scrums but the Strathallan defence kept its lines and heeled regularly. As a result, the threes intact. The forwards worked hard against got a plentiful supply of the ball, and fur­ a heavier pack while the threes defended ther tries came from I. N. Stubbs and Hall. stoutly. The latter converted one. The forwards next took a hand in the scoring, and, from Result: Strathallan 10 points; The Leys a rusli up-field, J. M. Burnett touched School 3 points, down, but the kick failed. Just before half- time, J. M. Garvie, getting possession from Strathallan v. Hillhead High School. Away, a line-out, scored in the corner to leave the 16th October, 1943. score Strathallan 21; Allan (Men’s School At the outset Hillhead’s superiority in nil. the scrums was apparent, and they seemed In a dull second half Allan Glen’s, keeping determined to exploit that superiority to its the ball in the forwards, confined the play to fullest. Nevertheless, our forwards battled the Strathallan half. A dour forward gamely, and gradually wore down their struggle ensued, but the home backs relieved opponents to get on equal terms with them. the pressure by well judged kicking. Hendry Then the Strathallan threes had some oppor­ bi'oke through to send McIntyre over to add tunities of showing their worth, but Hillhead another unconverted try for Strathallan. refused to be beaten. Despite many good Just on time the opponents’ stand-off movements and dangerous attacks on the dropped a good goal to give his side the only Hillhead line, it was not until just before score of the game. half-time that -I. A. McIntyre with a Result: Strathallan 26 points; Allan splendid burst of speed broke through the Glen’s School 4 points. opposition to score far out. The kick failed. STRATHALLAN SCHOOL MAGAZINE

Half-time score was Stratliallan 3; Hillliead At the beginning of the second half the nil. Perth forwards took the play into Strath­ In the second half Hillhead got away to allan territory, and their superiority in a flying start, and in spite of a game defence, weight was very evident. Strathallan broke Strathallan had to concede a try which was away and L y l e gathered a loose ball at mid- not converted. Strathallan got away from field to beat the Perth defence for a smart the kick-off, and moving up-field, were try. Back again Perth were giving the awarded a penalty just outside the Hillhead Strathallan defenders an anxious time, and twenty-five. Hall made no mistake with after repeated attacks on the Strathallan the kick, and once again Strathallan were line, scored from a penalty, to leave the score in the lead. Hillhead were not to be denied, at the final whistle, Stratliallan 14 points; and, bringing the play into the Strathallan Perth 9 points. territory, they were awarded a free kick which brought full points. From a scrum at Strathallan v. The Black Watch. Away, mid-field, Hall intercepted and beat all 17’t 1 i November, 1943. opposition to score far out. The kick failed. Both teams were now playing hard and On account of the hard condition of the vigorous football, and in a last-minute effort pitch, it was only at the last minute we the Hillhead centre cut through to send his decided to play this game. The Black Watch stand-off over for a try between the posts. attacked at the Outset and soon one of their Everything pointed to a Hillhead victory, three-quarters dummied his way through but Hendry, charging the kick, saved the the Strathallan defence to score an uncon­ day. verted try. Strathallan took the play to Result: Strathallan 9 points; Hillliead 9 The Black Watch line, and Hendry, gather­ points. ing from a loose scrum, forced his way over for a try which lie converted. Strathallan Strathallan v. Perth Academy. Awav, 13th were now playing brilliantly, and the three- November, 1943. quarter movements were going smoothly. Once again the weather proved kind, and McIntyre made a spectacular opening, and Strathallan lined out without McIntyre and sent Hall over for a good try which Hendry Stubbs. Their places were filled by D. G. converted, leaving the half-time score Lyle and S. M. Ritchie, who acquitted Strathallan 10; The Black Watch 3. themselves very creditably in a good open game. For the first quarter the Strathallan The Strathallan forwards opened in lively forwards had the better of matters in the style, and smothered their bulkier rivals in scrum and line-out. Following up splendidly set scrums, and thus gave the threes a good supply of the ball. From a good heel the they heeled from loose and set-scrums ball travelled quickly to Hendry, who went cleanly and quickly, and Strathallan had over for the opening try. Hall converted. tries in quick succession from Hendry and Soon Stratliallan had an unconverted try McIntyre. Hendry, kicking superbly during by Burnett, who scored from a line-out. the whole game, converted both. But The The Academy forwards were fighting hard Black Watch were undismayed and stormed now, and took play up to the Strathallan to the Strathallan line. They besieged the “ '25,” and it was only the sterling defensive Strathallan line, and at length took all before them to score just on time. The kick work of the Strathallan threes that saved many dangerous situations. Keeping on the failed. offensive, Perth were rewarded with a try Result: Strathallan 20 points; The Black by a centre-three. Strathallan moved Watch G points. quickly to the attack, and G. S. Lowden forced his way over for a try. The kick Strathallan v. George Heriot’s School. failed. Play swung quickly from end to end Away, 20tli November, 1943. and just before half-time Perth had an unconverted try from a forward rush. At This game, arranged for the morning, was half-time the score stood Strathallon 11; not played until after mid-day, due to the Perth 6. late arrival of the train. The postponement STRATHALLAN SCHOOL MAGAZINE and the two hours delay seemed to have a Strathallan v. R.A.F. X V . Away, 5th wearing effect on the Strathallan team, December, 1943. which was all keyed up for another tilt at Having decidedly beaten The Black their most formidable opponents. The game Watch we were’looking forward to the visit opened at a furious pace, and both sides of this R.A.E. side to Strathallan. Owing, made some promising moves, only to- be met however, to the frost-bound condition of all with stubborn defence. The Strathallan the School pitches we had to cancel their forwards were superior in the scrums, but visit. But the R.A.E. refused to surrender Heriot’s monopolised the line-out. To to adverse weather conditions, and at mid­ counteract this, Strathallan elected to take day we had a message to say that their pitch scrums for line-out. Play was very even at Scone was quite playable. After a hurried for the first quarter of the game until the change of orders, the Strathallan team were Heriot’s centre cut through to score an quickly on their way, and got to their unconverted try. Soon Heriot’s had a destination in record time. dropped goal from the same player. Strath­ The sudden thaw which had set in had allan, moving determinedly up-field, took made the pitch muddy, and on this account the ball right up to the Heriot’s line, but the game generally was scrappy and slow. good length kicking by the Edinburgh The R.A-E., holding a slight superiority in scrum-half kept Strathallan at bay. Heriot’s the opening stages, were first to score a try moved quickly to the attack from a lengthy from a forward rush which they converted. clearance, and, just before half-time, their Strathallan now got into their stride, and, wing went over for an unconverted try. due to excellent forward work, McIntyre was Half-time the score was Heriot’s 10; Strath­ placed to score just under the posts. Hendry allan nil. converted. The School side was superior at In the second half Heriot’s were quickly this stage, but the hard tackling of the on the offensive, and their forwards were R.A.F. frustrated all efforts at scoring. having the better of the game. Strathallan From a scrum on the R.A.F. twenty-five, was fighting every inch, and Hendry got Hall got possession, and kicked an excellent possession in mid-field. Running strongly, goal to give the School the lead. The half- lie found the opposition too much, but kicked time score was Strathallan 9; R.A.F. 5. ahead, and followed up to score near the R.A.F. started off in whirlwind fashion, post. lie failed with the kick from an easy and swept all before them to> the Strathallan position. The score infused new' spirit into lines. The defence held out and kicked to Strathallan, and, keeping up the pressure, touch to save their line. R.A.F., coming McIntyre dribbled over for an unconverted back, kicked ahead and Dawson, failing to try. gather a greasy ball, was beaten for the touch-down. R.A.F. converted. With Heriot’s moving up-field got possession R.A.F. in the lead and time running out, for a line-out and set their threes moving. Strathallan struggled hard to avert defeat. The full-back now moved up to take a hand The forwards led a rush up-field, and from in the threes movement which brought them a scrum in the airmen’s territory, the ball a try bv a winger, but the kick failed. Shortly was flashed out to Hendry, who got over at after this their centre dropped a splendid the corner to give the School the lead. The goal. Strathallan took up the running, and score at final whistle read were unlucky when McIntyre—with only Strathallan 12 points; R.A.F. 10 points. the full-back to beat— knocked on. Towards the end of the game Heriot’s exploited the Strathallan v. Allan Glen’s School. Away, “ cross kick ” with their forwards following 12th January, 1944. up, and this gave them another unconverted Strathallan had decisively beaten Allan try to leave the final score Glen’s in their first game, but now the Glasgow team, fresh from their win over Strathallan 6 points; George Heriot’s George Heriot’s, expected to reverse the School 20 points. situation. Despite a clear, crisp day, the STRATHALLAN SCHOOL MAGAZINE pitch was muddy. Nevertheless, the hand­ retaliated, and play moved quickly to the ling on both sides was excellent. The other end. From a line-out Mann, who Strathallan forwards had a slight superiority compared favourably with the opposition in over their opponents, and the threes got a height, got possession, and barged over for good supply of the ball. a try. The kick failed. R.A-MC. went In the first half Strathallan were mostly away from the kick, and soon had the on the offensive, but all the three movements Stratliallan line under pressure. Strath­ were held up by a brilliant Allan Glen’s allan held out gallantly, but were forced to defence which tackled superbly. From a concede another try after a heavy barrage scrum in Allan Glen’s territory, Hendry got by the visiting forwards; once again, how­ possession, and found an opening in the ever, a grand kick went inches wide of the defence to get over for a try which he con­ post. Hendry soon added to Strathallan’s verted. The half-time score was Strathallan total when lie dropped a goal with a grand 5; Allan G len’s 0. kick. At this stage Lamond had to retire Immediately on resuming, Strathallan injured, and this necessitated a re-shuffle. were on the offensive, and the forwards, Stubbs was brought from the pack to fill the combining well, swept up-field. From a vacant wing position. Half-time came loose scrum in Allan Glen’s twenty-five, without any further score. Strathallan 7; McIntyre gathered and parted to Stubbs, R .A .M .C . 6. who went over between the posts. Hendry Although handicapped by the absence of converted to give Strathallan a comfortable Lamond, who had been to the fore in all for­ margin of ten points. Allan Glen’s came ward play, the forwards continued to battle back again, and their stand-off was inches gamely and wore down the opposition. They wide of the post with an excellent drop. The improved gradually, and gave Strathallan a Strathallan forwards had worn down their territorial advantage, but the visitors’ de­ opponents now, and pushed them back. fence was adamant. After sustained pres­ From a scrum at mid-field, Strathallan sure, Lowden got possession from a scrum threes were set moving, and McIntyre in R.A.M.C. twenty-five, and, wriggling his capped a grand day’s display when lie went way through the defence, parted to Stubbs, over at the corner for an unconverted try. who went over too far out for the kick to Final score: Strathallan 13 points; Allan succeed. (Hen’s nil. Waters, the visiting captain, paid a glowing tribute to the display given by Strathallan v. R .A.M .C . Home, Kith Strathallan, and to the sound knowledge of February, 1944. the game which each member of the team R.A.M.C. on this occasion included such showed. The visitors left with a very favour­ notables as Adam the international trialist, able impression of Strathallan Rugby. Lind, McMvn, and Waters, all interna­ Result: Strathallan 10 points; R.A.M.C. tionals. The last-named, later in the season, G points. led the Scottish forwards in the Services International against England. Great e.\ ‘ite- Strathallan v. Glasgow High School. H om e, ment was caused by the visit of a team with 22nd February, 1944. men of this calibre, and there was much This game was played on the Second speculation as to how Strathallan would pitch because heavy rain had made the First fare against such brilliant opposition. pitch unplayable. Even during the early From the kick-off, R.A.M.C. attacked in part of the game rain fell heavily, and this determined fashion, but Dawson held them in no way added to the attractiveness of the up. Play was very even in the open, but match. Conditions were altogether against for a while the visitors had the better of the open football, and handling was very bad set-scrums and used their weight to advan­ owing to the greasy ball. tage. From a scrum in Strathallan territory. Strathallan opened in promising style, R.A.M.C. heeled quickly, and the ball and soon forced the High School to their travelled through Lind to Adam, who went own territory, but handling was difficult for over for an unconverted try. Strathallan the threes, and the High School forwards STRA THALL A N SCHOOL MAGAZINE defended stubbornly. However, towards the hold on to their lead. From a scrum in mid­ end of the first half Hall took a nice ball field, the ball travelled to McIntyre, who from Lowden, to score under the posts. beat Hillhead defences all ends up for a Hendry converted to leave the half-time grand try at the corner. The kick failed, score, Stratliallan 5; Glasgow High School but the margin in Strathallan’s favour left nil. no doubt as to their superiority. In the second half the game resolved into Ilesult: Strathallan 9 points; Hillhead 3 a struggle between the forwards, and play points. was scrappy due to aimless kicking. High School tried hard to get on equal Strathallan v. Morgan Academy. Away, terms with the home team, and on several 25th March, 1944. occasions were held up on the line. This This, the last game of the season, was half ended without any further scoring on one of the hardest. Strathallan kicked off either side. against the wind, and it was soon apparent Result: Strathallan 5 points; Glasgow that it was to be a forwards’ game. After High School nil. ten minutes of fluctuating play, the Morgan stand-off, receiving the ball from a loose scrum, cut through the Strathallan three- Strathallan v. Hillhead High School. H om e, line to score a good try under the posts. He 11th March, 1944. added the points with an easy kick. The On the occasion of the first meeting Strathallan forwards were having the better Strathallan had drawn with Hillhead, so of the set-scrums, and heeled regularly, but both sides were all out for a win in the the threes spoiled all their work by bad return game. With a dry ground which handling. After twenty minutes’ play favoured good open football, we were expect­ Morgan went further ahead by an uncon­ ing an open game, but Hillhead, relying on verted try from a forward movement. their forward superiority, tried to keep the Following this set-back, Strathallan pressed ball in that division. hard, and were rewarded with a try just Strathallan kicked off against the wind, before half-time, when Lowden scored under and soon had play in Hillhead territory. the posts from a scrum ten yards out. Hall Hillhead quickly recovered, and through converted, leaving the half-time score their forward supremacy brought play back Strathallan 5; Morgan Academy 8. to the Strathallan twenty-five. Strathallan On resuming, it looked as if Strathallan, were now mostly on the defensive, and with the wind in their favour, would level resorted to kicking to save their line. But matters very quickly. But all attempts at Hillhead were not to be denied, and their scoring were prevented by good tackling, forwards in a headlong rush swept all before and, after twenty minutes of the second half them to give Hillhead their only score in the had gone, Strathallan were still in arrears. game. Then the Strathallan forwards, sweeping all The half-time score was Strathallan nil; opposition aside, took the ball to the Morgan Hillhead 3. line, and heeling quickly put Lamond in With the advantage of deafening vocal possession to score at the corner flag. Freni support Strathallan opened the second half a very difficult angle, Hall converted. in whirlwind fashion. The forwards were Morgan fought back again, but Strathallan now playing better, and forced play to Hill­ defended heroically and forced their oppon­ head twenty-five. From a scrum Strathallan ents up-field. From a scrum at mid-field, got possession and, after a good passing the ball went to Hall, who further increased movement, McIntyre scored far out. This the winning margin by an unconverted try. infused fresh spirit into Strathallan, and Result: Strathallan 13 points; Morgan after continued pressure Hendry gathered a Academy 8 points. loose ball to- score another try. He failed with the kick. Hillhead strove desperately Summary of the Season’s Play. to come on equal terms, and transferred play Played. Won. host. Drawn. Pointsfor. Against. up-field. Strathallan were determined to 1st X V . - 14 12 1 1 181 103 STRATHALLAN SCHOOL MAGAZINE 167

House Matches. Strathallan 2nd X V . v. Allan Glen’s 2nd X V . The House matches aroused tremendous Away, 6th November, 1943. enthusiasm, and 110 quarter was asked or This game was played on an exceptionally given. The display by the Juniors was well muddy pitch, and consequently developed up to standard, although, at times, through into a forward struggle. Strathallan for­ over-anxiety and excitement, the games wards played well, but got little support were ragged and scrappy. from the threes, and had to bear the brunt of the game for most of the time. Despite The Senior competition resulted in a win the threes’ weakness, Strathallan were only for N i c o l , after closely contested games. one score down at the short whistle. Nicor, 5; Simpson 3. In the second half Allan Glen’s forwards Kttiivkx 3; Freeland 0. gave their threes a fairly good supply of the ball, but good covering up by the Strathallan Final. forwards kept them in check. The threes Nicor. 6; R uthvhx 3. had broken down completely in defence, and Allan Glen’s, taking advantage of this lapse, scored three tries during the second half to Second XV . leave the final score Strathallan nil; Allan Strathallan 2nd X V . v. Morgan Academy Glen’s 1'2 points. 2nd X V . Away, 25th September, 1943. Strathallan 2nd XV . v. Allan Glen’s 2nd XV . This game, the first of the season, was Away, 12th February, 1944. played on a clear, frosty day. It was a hard fought game, and the credit of a win On this occasion Strathallan was handi­ goes to the Strathallan defence who stood capped by the loss of Common, who was off up to every Morgan attempt at scoring. The through injuries. The game was played 011 forwards worked well and used their weight an extremely muddy pitch, although the dav to great advantage. was fine. The game was evenly contested, and Strathallan were unlucky not to have The only try of the game was scored when been on almost level terms with Allan Glen’s Yates, getting possession from a scrum at at the final whistle. The forwards combined mid-field, broke through and got over too well, and •). 1). Barr had the better of the far out for a kick to succeed. Morgan hooking. Some good forward rushes by pressed hard and were almost through on Strathallan took the play into their two occasions when held up by the Strath­ opponents’ twenty-five. However, Glen’s allan threes. three-quarters were too fast for the Strath­ Result: Strathallan 3 points; Morgan nil. allan threes, and quickly recovered lost ground. W. W. Law’s tackling and falling Strathallan 2nd X V . v. The Leys School 2nd were of no avail, and Glen’s superior speed X V . Home, 9th October, 1943. won them the day. In this game our forwards were no match Result: Strathallan nil; Allan Glen’s 11 for their opposition in The Leys team, and points. the superiority in this department contri­ Strathallan 2nd X V . v. Morgan Academy 2nd buted largely to their success. Falling on X V . Home, 25tli March, 1944. the ball was the only resort to stop The Leys The game was played under ideal condi­ forward rushes. tions. It was easily the most successful The threes were inclined to take their game of the season, and partly atoned for passes while standing, and consequently the previous defeats we had suffered. never had an opportunity of using their For the first time in the season the side speed. The Leys’ right wing had two tries really played as a team. The forwards for his side, and the remainder were scored quickly got control and gave the threes a in very successful forward rushes. Yates good supply of the ball, which led to tries once again had Strathallan’s only try. in quick succession. The handling of the Result: Strathallan 3 points; The Leys threes was excellent, and good backing up bv School 23 points. the forwards resulted in an early try by STRATHALLAN SCHOOL MAGAZINE

Ritchie. A. R. Pate had a field day with good batting by J. McIntyre (43) and Clark four tries and two converts to his credit. D. (13) took the score to 57 for four. The P. Mackenzie, in his first game with the remaining batsmen, instead of concentrating Second, scored two spectacular tries. Yates on defence, threw their wickets away also added a try to the total, and brought cheaply and the innings closed at 82 runs. out full points. Result: No. 8 I.T.C., 171 for five wickets Result: Strathallan 30 points; Morgan (declared); Strathallan, 82. Academy 3 points. George Heriot’s School v. Strathallan. l i . G . w . Away. 5th May. Heriot’s won the toss and elected to bat. 1st XV. Rugby Fixtures, 1944-45. Strathallan's bowling was poor, but a change Sept. 23 M organ Academy - -- Home of bowler brought the first wicket for 24 ,, 30 Old Boys - -- Home runs. Clark then came on to conduct a blitz Oct. 7 The Black Watch - - - Home and three wickets fell with the score still ,, 14 Hillhead High School - - - Away at 39. The bowling had now improved con­ ,, 21 The Leys School - - - Home siderably and the Heriot’s batsmen were Nov. ■1 Allan (ilen’s School - - Away ,, 11 Perth Academy -- A way kept on the defensive. The remaining bats­

,, 18 George Heriot’s School - - Away men scored little and the innings closed with ,, 25 The Leys School - - - Away the score at 67. Bowling for Strathallan,• Dec. 2 Melville College - - - Home Clark had three for 7, Hall four for 24, and ,, 9 M orrison’s Academy -- Home Lowden two for 23. Jan. 13 Morrison’s Academy -- Away After lunch Strathallan went in and ,, 20 G lasgow H igh School - - - Away opened badly. Pour wickets were lost for ,, 27 Melville College - - - Away eight runs and nobody in the side reached Feb. 10 Allan G len’s School - - Home double figures. The Heriot’s bowling was ,, 17 M.T.K. Rosyth - - Home accurate and our batsmen failed in judging ,, 24 Morgan Academy - - - Away the right balls to hit. Strathallan was dis­ Mar. 3 Perth Academy - - Home

,, 10 Hillhead High School - - - Home missed for 35 runs. 11 17 The Black Watch - -- Home Result: Heriot’s, 67; Strathallan, 35. The Leys School v. Strathallan. H om e. CRICKET, 1944. 20th May. Strathallan v. No. 8 I.T.C. (The Black The Leys School batted first, and good Watch). Home. 6th May. batting by the opening pair took the score The side fielded for the first game was to 36 before their captain was dismissed for weakened considerably on account of illness. a well-played 30 by Hall. The second wicket Winning the toss the School sent in their fell with the score at 47, followed byr two visitors on a soft wicket. The first wicket good catches by Fingland, and the score fell in the fifth over with 6 runs on the remained at 47 for four. A good stand by board, and the next fell three balls later. the Grieve brothers took the score to 101 With the score at 18 for three, Strathallan’s before one of them was caught. The Leys hopes were high, but the solid batting of the School continued to bat after the tea interval next two batsmen took the score to 57. Up and steady batting took their score to 150 till then Strathallan’s bowling was good, but all out. the next two batsmen put our bowlers off Bowling for Strathallan, Clark took five their lengths and added scores of 63 and 50 wickets for 21 and Hall took four for 60. not out. The innings closed at 171 for five Strathallan again opened the innings wickets. Hall claimed three for 51, Clark shakily, but Law (12) showed improved one for 35, and Lowden one for 68. form. Milne, Lowden and A. R. Pate Strathallan’s innings started badly and the batted steadily and the Strathallan innings first wicket fell with no runs on the board. closed with the score at 72 runs for nine The bowling was good and Strathallan’s wickets. batsmen were on the defensive. It took a Result: The Leys School, 150; Strath­ long time to score 14 for three wickets, but allan, 72 for nine wickets. STRATHALLAN SCHOOL MAGAZINE

Strathallan v. No. 157 R .A.M .C . H om e. Strathallan v. St. Andrews U.C.D . X I. 3rd J line. Home. 14th June. Stratilallan batted first with Clark and St. Andrews U.C.D. won the toss and put Law in good form. Law was, however, well Strathallan in to bat. Law and J. G. Bushe bowled for three with the score at 20, and gave the side a fair start, 44 being on the in the following over Clark (16) was also board before Law was caught for a well- bowled. The next four batsmen did not played 27. Bushe was joined by 111. S. settle down, but Lowden (25 not out), along Dawson and the scoring slowed up consider­ with Fingland (10)— who batted steadily— ably. Bushe was bowled with the score at put the score up to 74 for eight wickets 61, and only half-an-hour remained before before the tea interval. tea. The next five wickets fell for 25 runs simply because the batsmen did not pick Our visitors did not meet with much out the right balls to hit. An eighth wicket success at the start, and five wickets soon stand by White (19 not out) and Milne (12 fell with 27 runs on the board. The next not out) added 35 runs in ten minutes, and two batsmen, however, settled down to score the score remained 119 for eight wickets at 31 not out and 12, but with the score at 73 the tea interval. for seven and two runs to make in the last over, both fielders and batsmen were on St. Andrews batted after tea, and 29 runs their toes. Two good drives were smartly were soon hit up before Hendry claimed the fielded and only a single was scored, leaving first wicket. Wickets fell at regular intervals the score at 74 for seven wickets. after this, and the visitors were dismissed for 102 runs. Hall, with six wickets for 23, was the only bowler who met with any success. The Hendry bowled well and took three fielding showed great improvement over wickets for 17. Lowden showed improved previous matches. form, taking four for 31. Hall took two for 28. Result: Strathallan, 74 for eight wickets (declared); No. 157 R.A.M.C., 74 for seven wickets. Strathallan v. No. 8 I.T.C. (The Black Watch). Home. 17th June.

Strathallan v. R.A.F. (Scone). Home. Our second match of the season with the 6th June. l.T.C. saw Strathallan with a full strength side. The R.A.P. won the toss and batted first Strathallan batted first and, with the on a dry wicket. They started poorly and exception of Law (19), the first four batsmen three wickets fell with 28 runs on the board. failed to score. Law was joined by Clark A stand of 42 runs, however, by the next and together they put the score up to 44 pair put the score up to 70 for three. Two before Law was caught. Steady batting by more wickets fell before tea, when the Clark (18), Lowden (27) and Hall (18) visitors declared with 101 for six. brought the score to 99, and the innings The fielding was slow and the bowling closed for .106 runs—the first century scored again was poor. Hall claimed five for 41 against the I.T.C. this season. and Clark one for 11. The l.T.C. batted after tea, and 18 was Strathallan went in to bat after tea and soon hit up before White brought off a good disaster soon befell them. Clark was caught' catch. In spite of accurate bowling and in the first over and Law left at three. A good fielding, the next pair set about their stand by A. R. Pate (27) and J. G. Bushe task by driving and cutting the Strathallan took the score to 33 for four, and then Pate bowlers all over the place. The 100 was put was joined by Lowden (12) and the score up before Hall bowled Sergeant Lumsden mounted to 60. The remaining wickets fell for a thrilling 30. The Strathallan total was with only eight runs being added. passed for the I.T.C.’s loss of two wickets, Result: R.A.F., 101 for 6 wickets; and Sergeant Saville carried out his bat Strathallan, 68. for 53. STRATHALLAN SCHOOL MAGAZINE

Result: Stratliallan, 10(5; No. 8 I.T.C., J. B. Clark. Opening with Law, he 107 for two wickets. batted steadily throughout the season. He is a. defensive batsman and seldom attacks the bowling. He bowls a good slow spin Strathallan v. Bridge of Earn R .A.M .C. ball, but is very erratic when he bowls fast. Home. '24th lim e. Was poor in the field. 1st colours, 1944. The R.A.M.C. won the toss and put V. G. Milne played well behind the Strathallan in to bat. The first four wickets stumps considering it was his first season. again fell for few runs, and with 24 runs He is a good left-handed batsman, but does on the board for the loss of five wickets the not pick the right balls to hit. 1st colours, position was serious. Hall (16) and Lowden 1944. (40 not out) settled down and put the score up to 63 before Hall played on. Useful J. G. Bushe has failed to justify scores were added by A. R. Pate (10) and expectations as a batsman. His main fault Milne (10), and the innings closed for 106. is not going out to a ball which is pitched Our visitors batted for twenty minutes well up. He is a useful medium-paced spin before the tea interval, and four wickets bowler, but is erratic with his length. had fallen for 22 runs by then. After tea E. S. Dawson lias a good defence, but the rot set in, and the side was dismissed should try to cultivate more scoring strokes. for 86. He is an extremely safe fielder, and should Hall claimed live for 19, Hendry three im prove as a bowler. for 10, and Law one for 36. A. R. Pate is a steady bat, and is strong As it was then late afternoon, Strathallan on the off, although inclined to go back to decided to put the R.A.M.O. in again. The a good length ball. He lacks enthusiasm same collapse followed, the score being 31 in the field. this time. Eingland, with four for 7, bowled I. W . W . Fingland did not bat as well as well. was expected, due to impetuosity. He Result: Strathallan, 106; Bridge of Earn scored most of his runs with leg shots, but R.A.M.C., 36, 31. has a weak defence. He tried hard in the J . H . field and improved steadily. Team Criticism. I. W . M. Hendry was promoted from the 2nd XI half-way through the season. He John Hall proved a very good captain tilled the place of opening bowler fairly well, and accomplished much with the material and although he is fast he is very erratic. with which lie had to work. Lie fostered the He could be relied upon to obtain an early team spirit in the Eleven and was adept wicket. As a batsman he improved greatly in manoeuvring his field and calling in the and has a sound defence, but few scoring services of his change bowlers. Unfor­ strokes. tunately', his batting was not too successful, due, perhaps, to the responsibility resting H . F. Bushe has an excellent eye and has on his shoulders as captain. His bowling a very good off drive, but a poor defence. was accurate, although nothing like as good He was very slow in the field. as during the previous season. He obtained M. W . G. Whyte falls into the same wickets, however, in each of the games. category as Hendry. He bowls a good G. S. Lowden did not bowl as well as was length, medium-paced ball, but should try expected. He had no success as an opening to spin it more. He is a useful hitter when bowler, but made a useful change. He he gets his eye in. batted well at the end of the season and J. A. McIntyre had a very successful could be relied upon to score. innings in the first match of the season, but thereafter was unreliable. He is a powerful W . W . Law im proved as an opening bat bat, but does not swing straight to the ball. as the season progressed, and should be an asset to the side next yTear. His fielding is The 1st XI played 8, won 2, lost 4. of a high standard. 1st colours, 1944. 2 matches were drawn. STRATHALLAN SCH0 0 L MAGAZINE

Batting Averages. eight wickets for 40 runs, G. T. Lamond V one for 10 runs). 5 3 £ Result: Strathallan, 90 runs for five E. S. Dawson 8 1 27 44 6.8 3 wickets; The Leys School, 84 runs all out. A. R. Pate - 8 2 27 57 9.5 1 A. M. N. 1. W. M. Hendry o 1 5 12 6 1 House Cricket, 1944. Bowling Analysis. The House matches were, as usual, keenly A vr. runs Overs. Maidens. Runs. Wkts. per wkt. contested, and the introduction of the junior .1. Hall - - 92 15 254 28 10.5 competition gave rise to great enthusiasm. G. S. Lowden - 71 12 262 7 29.1 The junior matches were won by Simpson, .1. B. Clark - 27 4 102 10 1:5.2 who made 67 in the final against Ruthven I. W. M. Hendry 35 11. 84 15 7.7 and dismissed their opponents for six runs. The seniors were evenly contested, Second Eleven. Simpson beating Xicol in the first round The Second XI was rather hard hit owing by two wickets. Ruthven comfortably beat to the lack of matches during the season. a weak Freeland side by 81 runs. V. G. It did, however, have the honour of being Milne (84) batted well for Ruthven in this the first Strathallan Second XI to beat a game. Leys School Second XI. In the final game Ruthven batted first Strathallan v. George Heriot’s. H om e. and opened badly, five wickets falling for Strathallan won the toss and fielded first 14, but Milne again saved the situation by as the wicket was suitable for bowling. scoring a very good 39. The rest of the side Strathallan bowlers took full advantage of failed to score much, with the exception this and put Heriot’s all out for 70 runs of W. A. S. Dryden (16). Bowling for (M. W. G. White seven wickets for 15 runs, Simpson, Lowden took six for 35, and .1. G. 15. S. Dawson two for 8 runs). Bushe—who bowled extremely well—took Strathallan’s innings started off well, two for 8. having made 51 runs at the fall of the fifth Simpson batted confidently at the start, wicket. At this stage it looked as if victory and W. W. Law and J. G. Bushe took the was in sight, but the remaining wickets score to 53 before Bushe was 1.1).w. to A. M. dwindled away for five runs, making the Nicol for 31. Then matters took an obstinate total score 56 runs for ten wickets (E. S. turn and six more Simpson wickets fell for Dawson 27 runs, W. M. Duncan 8 runs). only six runs. Nicol and G. T. Lamond Result: .Strathallan 56 runs; George were bowling extremely well at this stage H eriot’s, 70 runs. and it appeared to be a case of anybody’s Strathallan v. The Leys School. Away. game. Law, who was still scoring slowly, The Leys School batted first and found was joined by .1. A. McIntyre, who quickly things pretty easy to start with, as the hit. up 15 for Simpson to win by three Strathallan bowlers could not adapt them­ wickets. J. H. selves to the fast concrete wicket. The first Next season it is hoped that Mr. H. B. wicket fell at 83 runs and the remainder fell Rowan will once more be able to bring up steadily throughout (he innings, until they his famous XI for a fixture, sometime in were dismissed for 84 runs (I. W . M. Hendry J une. 172 STRATHALLAN SCHOOL MAGAZINE

TENNIS. have a good tennis team until the boys learn With measles and other illnesses keeping to deliver a harder and faster second service. the pond closed, tennis took a prominent G. S. L. place in the School activities this season. SWIMMING. Weather conditions were extremely favour­ Owing to an outbreak of chickenpox the able, and the rain which fell helped greatly pond had to be closed during part of last to improve the courts. The latter were in session. This handicapped those boys who good condition, their only fault being the were competing for badges, but the following irregularity of the marking lines due to boys are to be congratulated on obtaining players not nailing them down again after ■their badges under the new conditions: — tearing them up. J. Anderson, ]). A. Biggart, E. S. Dawson, The two tennis tournaments, the Junior T. S. Ellis, I. B. Ferguson, Wm. Jackson, and Senior, were started fairly early in the I. P. Johnston, A. K. Morton, W. C. Taylor. term and were well contested. Some very- close matches were played in the Senior Scout Swimming badges have been ob­ tournament, notably J. Hall beating T. S. tained by J. Anderson, D. K. Common, Ellis 6—5, and J. A. McIntyre beating T. S. Ellis, A. K. Findlay, B. M. Kedslie, V. G. Milne by the same margin. In the D. F. Mackenzie, S. McLennan and D. N. Junior tournament we did not see much Paterson. good play until the semi-finals, when J. G. The new Swimming captain is D. K. Sandeman beat A. It. Pate by (>—2 after Com mon. a keenly contested match. The final of the S. W . H . Senior Tennis tournament between J. A. McIntyre and G. S. Lowden proved to be Potted Thriller very even, and it was only after a hard match that the latter won, the score being DEADLY silence fell. Every ear (>—3, 6— 4. The Junior final proved more A was strained to catch the sound of one-sided, J. G. Sandeman beating D. L. footsteps; every eye was strained to Mason ()— 0, 6— 2. catch the first glimpse of comrades to warn The House Matches were played in two them if danger lurked near. At last they parts. The eliminating rounds took place came, staggering under the weight of their on Saturday, 8th July, and the finals on booty. As the leader stepped into the Monday, 10th July. In the first round moon’s light there came a warning hiss Nicol played Simpson, and Ruthven played from a window above. Instantly he with­ Freeland. The matches between Nicol and drew to the shadow, but it was a false Simpson were very keen, and it was only alarm. Soon the all-clear was given and after a. considerable struggle that Simpson they advanced once more. were the victors. The circumstances were Suddenly something long and white very similar in the contests between Ruthven slithered down from the window. Quickly and Freeland, but the latter were successful. the booty was made fast and, at a given In the finals, due to the steady play of J. signal, drawn up and pulled inside. The 1). Barr and J. G. Sandeman, Simpson won white snake-like thing was lowered again the House Tennis. and with its aid the party rapidly scaled A team consisting of G. S. Lowden, T. S. the wall. Once inside they halted to make Ellis, .1. Hall, .1. A. McIntyre, A. R. Pate, sure their manoeuvres had not been ob­ and 1. W. M. Hendry went to Pitlochry to served. Only their breathing disturbed play The Leys School. Although Strath­ the stillness of the night— and the pound­ allan played well we were soundly beaten ing of their hearts. by 8 matches to one, mainly due to the A click, a flash of steel in the moonlight, superiority of our opponents at the net. and the cords which bound the box were Next year the prospects for Tennis are severed. The leader reverently placed the bright, with 1. G. Sandeman, A. R. Pate, contents on the floor. Everyone gathered and 1). K. Common forming the nucleus of round. The Midnight Feast of Dormitory a team. The School will never, however, S had begun. J. R. M. F. (Class J l). STRA THALLAN SCHO O L MAGAZINE 17 3 Old Boys1 News MONG the awards for gallantry in Italy and their two children are in Sydney, where A is that of the Military Cross to Lieut. they escaped from Singapore. David Fulton of Edinburgh, who showed Captain Robert D. Taylor, R.A.M.C., of great bravery on 25th August, 1944, when Glasgow, is also in a P .O .W . Camp in Singa­ a mine blew up. His brother officer was pore, and reassuring broadcasts have been killed, and Lieut. Fulton sustained the loss received by his relatives. of his right leg. He is now in this country In a letter from Sub-Lieut. Iain A. and we wish him a speedy return to health. Headrick of Glasgow, he tells us that when Another award is that of the D.F.C. to his ship was in dock in a port in North FI./Lieut. Owen S. Milne of Montrose. Africa he had a pleasant encounter with FI./Lieut. Milne was reported missing from Sub-Lieut. Thomas Blair of Girvan. The an operational flight over Cologne during the latter is captain of an M.L. and, we under­ last week of 1944. His commanding officer stand, is on his way home to enjoy a long wrote to his father, however, informing him overdue leave. We offer him our best wishes that five parachutes were seen to leave on the occasion of his marriage. FI./Lieut. Milne’s Lancaster and it is hoped We also congratulate the following Old he may prove safe. The plane was seen on Strathallians on their marriages: — Captain fire although it completed its bomb run in W. B. Anderson of Carlisle; Mr. R. Ingram this condition. FI./Lieut. Milne, who was Brown of Glasgow; Lieut. T. J. Dodd of in a Pathfinder Squadron, was captain of Mobile, U.S.A.; Surg./Lieut. Hugh A. the Lancaster and had completed over fifty Fleming of Nairobi; FI./Lieut. A. C. Fraser operations. of Newport, Fife; Captain A. W. Harrington The D.S.C. has been awarded to Lieut. of Glasgow; Sub-Lieut. V. S. Lowden of J. Miller McGregor, R.N.V.R., who lias been Dundee; and Mr. I. P. Murray of Inver- in the Navy for the past four years. He gowrie. took part in most of the operations in the Major Alan J. G. Brown of Ceres, Fife, Mediterranean up to the landing at Anzio, acted as groomsman at the wedding of from which he returned to this country in FI./Lieut. A. C. Fraser. time for the' big assault on Normandy. It Among the medical pass lists at Glasgow must have been hard work going backwards University we are pleased to note the follow­ and forwards across the Channel. Among ing have gained the M.B., Ch.B. degree: — his passengers for the initial assault on A. M. Gordon, F. R. Hood, D. C. Jackson, Normandy was Captain Ian Turner of The -I. L. Steven and C. M. Turner. Dr. A. M. Black Watch. Gordon is a resident surgeon in the Victoria In the New Year’s Honours List we were Infirmary, Glasgow; Dr. F. R. Hood is a pleased to notice that Lieut./Col. Edward resident surgeon at a hospital in the North Hart, R.A.M.C., was awarded the M.B.E. of England; Dr. D. C. Jackson is in general Lieut./Col. Hart is attached to General practice in Wishaw; Dr. C. M. Turner is a Headquarters, Delhi, where he has been house surgeon in Kill earn E. M. S. Hospital. adviser in blood transfusion to the India Dr. Kilpatrick Jack of Glasgow was Command for the past two years. In con­ awarded a “ Blue” for rugby last season nection with this work he returned to Britain at Glasgow University. for a month last November, during which We are pleased to note that Dr. R. R. B. time he was stationed at the Blood Trans­ Gjertsen of Leven has' passed the final fusion Headquarters in Bristol and London. M.B., Ch.B. examinations at Edinburgh Whilst at home he was able to pay a flying University. visit to his wife and two-years-old daughter. Dr. Horace N. Thomson of Elgin has also His brother, Mr. T. Mure Hart, who is a completed his finals in medicine at Aberdeen P.O.W. in Singapore, has been able to send University. broadcast messages through the British Red Captain A. James McGregor, R.A., of Cross, at Bantony, Simla. Mrs. T. M. Hart Greenock, has been in Italy for over a year STRATHALLAN SCHOOL MAGAZINE as British Officer (Liason) with an American Sgt. Hugh Cowper is back in Australia Fighter Group. As the sole representative after serving with the Australian Artillery of bis country we can appreciate he would in the Middle East. He is the father of be in for a lot of leg-pulling. Prior to a young daughter. sustaining a slight gunshot wound at Gazala, We congratulate Mr. G. M. Dobson of he saw service in India, Iraq and Syria. He Lauder on being the proud father of a son. also took part in the fighting at Alamein. On a recent visit to Forgandenny, Sub- His address is c/o 7/9 Army Air Support Lieut. J. A. Ross McIntyre of Broughty Control, H.Q. No. 5 Army, C.M.F., and lie Ferry told us that while training in Trinidad would be very happy to meet any Old he spent many happy hours off duty with Strathallians who may be able to get in Sub-Lieut. (A) Jimmy Smith of Glasgow, touch with him. who is an instructor at the base on the We had a letter from Major L. M. Fraser, Island. Together they were frequent and R.A., 276/6(5 L.A.A. Regiment, C.M.F., welcome visitors at the homes of Colonel asking for news of any Old Strathallians who and Mrs. WTilson, Four Roads, Diego Martin, were at school with him. Major Fraser was and Mr. and Mrs. Fraser of Trinidad. at Strathallan in the early days at Forgan- Colonel and Mrs. Wilson are the parents of denny and was a member of the rugby and P./Officer George Wilson and the late cricket teams of 1925/26. A contemporary F./Officer John D. Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. of Major Fraser is Lt. W. Duguid Morrison, Fraser are the parents of the late Pilot who will also be remembered by the Old Officer A. D. Fraser. Boys of 1925 days. He has been in South An occasional visitor to Strathallan these Africa for many years and is now with the days is Dr. J. Fvfe Waterston, who is on King’s African Rifles in the East Africa the medical staff at a military hospital in Com mand. the neighbourhood. Another correspondent is L.A.C. A. H. Sgt./Pilot C. Mitchell Thomson is now Boss of Glasgow, who will be remembered stationed in the South of England after his as the recipient of large consignments of period of training in Canada. His brother ice-cream which at one time were a weekly Nigel is in W est Africa. delivery at Forgandenny Station. H e is Mr. Douglas Patterson of Aberdeen has stationed at No. 1. M.T. Base Depot, North also returned to this country on completion of liis R .A .F . training in Canada. Africa. We notice that Mr. John Hall of Glasgow, We offer our congratulations to Lt. Jeffrey who left school last July, is playing for T. Keighley on his engagement to Miss Cambridge Varsity XV. In the vital position Winifred North of Morecambe. of stand-off he played a good game in the When Lieut. L. Stuart Scott arrived at Inter-Varsity match with Oxford, and his his depot in Aldershot last September, the play was the subject of many favourable first people he met were Lt. Donald McColl comments in the press. Another name and Lt. T. Eric Donaldson. His instructor appearing in the rugby columns is that of was Captain A. W. Harrington, who had Mr. Ian N. Stubbs, who has been playing just returned from the Middle East. We for Selwvn College. understand that when serving overseas Mr. Bryan H. George of Glasgow, who Captain Harrington had the pleasure of took his B.A. at Cambridge, is now with meeting Major W. B. McKenna, R.A.M.C., Westinghouse Brake & Signal Company, who has been stationed in various parts of Limited, in the Brake Development Section, Hie M iddle East.- Others who have com e London staff. across Major McKenna are Messrs. Neil Major 'P. M. Ferguson, O.B.E., spent a Gillanders, Gilmour Leburn and “ Sunny” short holiday at Stirling during the summer Dunlop. of 1944. Major W. 0. G. Taylor, R.A.M.C., sent We extend our best wishes for a complete an airgraph from Kenya telling us that he recovery to Mr. John Wallace, who has been often sees Surg./Lieut. Hugh A. Fleming, in hospital in Johannesburg for quite a who is stationed near his base in Nairobi. lengthy period. STRATHALLAN SCHOOL MAGAZINE

FI./Lieut. George W. Balfour is in India, the United States, and in a letter from as a surgeon in the R.A.F. Sub-Lieut. J. D. Wright we read that as We hope to have a visit from Cpl. Ivor he was leaving .Detroit for Pensacola he Pritchard, member of our teaching staff, met A/LA Ninian Sanderson, who had just who is stationed near Glasgow. Gpl. arrived at the base. He also met Sub-Lieut. Pritchard joined up in 1041 and is in the E. A. Edmonds at Pensacola. F./Officer P.T. Section of the R.A.F. We would like J. B. Milne trained at Phoenix, Arizona, to take this opportunity of congratulating where the wing commander was J. E. him on his marriage. Two other masters McKenna, A.E.G. All the trainees appear who have joined the benedicts since their to enjoy the social life as well as the duty call-up are Captain

Roll o f H onour “ These died that we may live.” McBRIDE, James McAllister, Flight Lieut. R.A.F.V.R. ANDERSON, Peter Gordon, Pilot Officer, MACKAY, Edward Bruce, Lieut. R.N.V.R. R.A.F.Y.R. McCOLL, Robert Smith, 2nd Lieut. 1st BARRIE, James W., Private, Gordon Northamptonshire Yeomanry. Highlanders. McDONALD, lan Leslie, Sergeant/Pilot, BELL, John A., Lieut. Highland Light R.A.F.Y.R. Infantry. McLACHLAN, William Allison, Lieut. BRYCE, Archibald Monro, Lieut. 15/19 R.N.V.R. King’s Royal Hussars. MELVILLE, Andrew Macdougall, Pilot CRAIG, James Wilson, Pilot Officer, Officer, R.A.F.Y.R. li. A. F.V.R. MITCHELL, John, R,A.F.V.R. DON, Charles, Sub-Lieut., R.N.Y.R.A. MITCHELL, Matthew, Captain. FORREST, John Gordon Scott, Lieut. MOODIE, Arthur M. L/Cpl., A.I.F. R.N.V.R. A. PAUL, R. Lamont, Paymaster Lieut. FRASER, Alexander Dalgetv, Pilot Officer, R.N.Y.R. R.A.F.Y.R. ROBERTSON, Weston James, Flying FULTON, John Wilson, Lieut. 2nd Lothian Officer, R.A.F.V.R. and Border Yeomanry. SMITH, Norman J. W., Merchant Navy. GRAHAM, Henry 11. Balfour, Private 1st THOMSON, Derek, R.A.F.V.R. . Bn. Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. WALDIE, W. J., Lieilt. Royal Seaforth IRONS, David Murray, Captain 6th Black Highlanders W atch. WHITE, S. K , Flying Officer, R.A.F.V.K. KIRKLAND, David, R.A.F.V.R. WILLS, William, Major, R.S.F. LEBURN, George Watt, Lieut., Royal WILSON, Ian A. ])., Lieut. R.N.V.R. Engineers. WILSON, John Dalton, Flying Officer, LUKE, Ronald Vivian, Captain, Royal R,A.F.V.R, Artillery. WOOD, David, Pilot Officer, R.A.F.V.R, >76 STRATHALLAN SCHOOL MAGAZINE

Missing. member of the Old Boys’ Club, and ITARKNESS, John Furness, Sergeant, attended most of its functions. He saw R.A.F.V.R. service in the forces with the 15/19 King’s HUNTER, William Richard, Lieut. Indian Royal Hussars in North West Europe. We Army. extend our very sincere sympathy to his MACNAUGHTON, Douglas Henry, Pilot widow, and to his mother and brother. Officer, R.A.F.V.R. OUR, J. Ronald, Sergeant, R.A.F.V.R. FRASER, Alexander Dalgety, Pilot Officer, R.A.F.V.R. Killed 27th May, 1944. BARRIE, James W., Private, Gordon Sandy, who came from Trinidad, was a Highlanders. prefect during his last session at School. ,In Died 12th June, 1943, P.O.W. Camp, this capacity he took a leading part in fill Malay. the school activities, and was much liked and James, whose home was at Vaynes Park, respected by all who came in contact with Brechin, Angus, came to Strathallan in him. In July, 1940, being too young to 1926. He was a frequent visitor to his old volunteer, he returned to liis home in Port school, was an enthusiastic member of the of Spain for a year, and on reaching his Old Boys’ Club, and took part in all its functions. eighteenth birthday, joined the Trinidad Squadron of the R.A.F. During his pre­ He enlisted in the London Scottish in April, 1941, and after five months’ training liminary training in this country, he paid a was drafted into the Gordon Highlanders for short visit to Strathallan, just the same service overseas. He landed in Singapore a frank, manly boy, who had left us some week before Japan entered the war, and was twenty months previously. After the com­ taken prisoner at the fall of Singapore. The pletion of his training, he took part in operations over France, flying a Mustang first news his mother received was in Sep­ for nearly a year. Then on May 27th, 1944, tember, 1943, reporting his death in a P.O.W. Camp. We extend our very deep he went up for a practice flight from his sympathy to his relatives in their sad loss. ’drome in the South of England, and at 1500 >!< >i< >\< >;< feet, when preparing to land, collided with another plane in mid-air. One of the wings BELL, John A., Lieut. H.L.I. was cut off, and the plane dropped like a Died of wounds, July, 1944. stone. Sandy was killed instantaneously. John, the younger of the two brothers He is buried at Forfar. To his sorrowing Bell, of Denbrae, Cupar, Fife, was a great parents in Trinidad, and to his relatives at favourite with everyone whilst at School. home we extend our sincere sympathy. He had real character and ability, two traits which were evident both on the rugger field FULTON, John Wilson, Lieut. 2nd Lothians and in his studies. His prowess in mathe­ and Border Yeomanry. matics was of a high order, and served him Died of wounds 20th June, 1944. in good stead in his profession of account­ At School John Wilson and his twin ancy. Prior to joining up he was with brother David were great friends with every­ Messrs. Barton, Mayhew & Company, C.A-, one who knew them. John was an active London. John died of wounds received in member of the 1st Rugby XV., where he the Normandy campaign, and to his bereaved established himself as a fly forward, and also family we extend our very sincere sympathy. of the 1st Cricket XI., in which his capa­ bilities as a left-hand spin bowler were a BRYCE, Archibald Monro, Lieut. 15/19 menace to opposing teams. With the King’s Royal Hussars. intention of taking up accountancy as his Killed in action, September, 1944. career, John was the first Strathallian to It is with deep regret that we have to pass the first part of the Intermediate intimate the death of Archie Bryce of Accountants Examination at School, when Kirkcaldy. Archie was the younger of the the Chartered Accountants’ Institute per­ two brothers Bryce, who were great mitted this to be taken prior to apprentice­ favourites at Stratliallan. Archie was a ship. Joining the mechanised forces, he STRATHALLAN SCHOOL MAGAZINE i 77 obtained bis commission and was drafted to his father’s career as a medical officer of Italy. On 2<)tli June, 1944, his tank received health, but the call of the Royal Air Force a direct hit from an anti-tank gun, killing was too strong for him, and in this connection the driver and severely injuring John in the his contemporaries will recall his ardent shoulder and also in the leg. In spite of enthusiasm for flying. He qualified for his injuries, John went on to check up on the university entrance in 1940, and shortly crew of*a German tank who were believed afterwards volunteered for air-crew duties. to be dead, but the enemy took him prisoner, Unfortunately we saw nothing of John at removed him to a dressing station, gave him Strathallan during his R.A.F. career, since morphine and did everything possible to he was stationed in the South of England, ease his suffering. The German dressing and his leaves were too short to allow of his station was subsequently captured by our travelling so far North. He was with his men, and one of the German officers taken commanding officer in the raid on Peene- prisoner said that John showed great munde, the German radio-location station, bravery, joking and laughing until he became on 17th August, 1943, and was reported unconscious, and died through loss of blood. missing. In view of the time which has John had previously distinguished himself, elapsed since that date, and as all efforts to and the brigadier had taken his name for an trace him have been unsuccessful, it is now act of bravery. We would like to convey presumed that he lost his life during the our very sincere sympathy to his parents and raid on Peenemunde. To Dr. and Mrs. to his brother David. Harkness we extend our deepest sympathy.

GRAHAM, Henry R. Balfour, Private, 1st IRONS, David Murray, Captain, 6th Black Bn. Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. W atch. Killed in action "2nd September, 1944. Killed July, 1944. We remember Henry as a lovable and David Irons, of Forfar, will be remembered friendly boy with high ideals. He left with affection and pride by Strathallians of Strathallan in 1941, and the news of his the years 1930-36. He was a playing death spread a gloom over the School for member of the 1st Rugby XY. and the 1st many of the present pupils have happy Cricket XI. On leaving School, he took up memories of him. Henry was the son of a banking as a career with the Royal Bank of gallant officer, who died of wounds received Scotland in Forfar. He was called up in in the 1914-18 war, and as soon as Henrv July, 1939, and joined The Black Watch at reached military age he volunteered for Perth. After serving in the ranks he went service. He was with the 1st Bn. Argyll and to OGTU, and was commissioned in The Sutherland Highlanders in Northern Italy. Black Watch. With his regiment he served The regiment had been fighting among the in France in 1940, and came through the hills for a long time in a series of battles of Dunkirk Retreat, after which he went out great difficulty. In one such battle they to North Africa with the First Army and was encountered much stiffer opposition than wounded in Tunisia. After North Africa lie was expected, but, in spite of this, they took part in the Italian campaign with the pushed bravely forward, and Henry’s section Fifth Army, and was killed in July, 1944, made its way to within a few yards of the when commanding his Company. His enemy. No one knows precisely what Commanding Officer wrote of him, “ a happened, because all five men in the gallant little gentleman and a brave soldier,” section were killed and were found lying and we understand David’s name was put together. We mourn his loss, and to up for a decoration. To his sorrowing his mother we would offer our heart-felt parents we extend our deep sympathy. sympathy. * S* * * ❖ * >'fi * LEBURN, George Watt, Lieutenant, Royal HARKNESS, John Furness, Sergeant, Engineers. R.A.F.V.R. Killed August, 1944. Missing from operations, 17th August, “ Watty” was the younger of the two 1943. Leburn brothers from Gateside, Fife, and Originally it was John’s intention to follow was at Strathallan from 1931 to 1938. 11 is STRATHALLAN SCHOOL MAGAZINE cheery and happy disposition made him a leaving 400 prisoners in our hands and a great favourite with all. He was a “ trier ” great deal of material. Needless to say, we in everything he undertook, and this trait are all miserable— I particularly— since Bob in his character brought him success both on was the best Troop Leader I had ever had, the games-field and in the academical world. apart from his being a charming companion. After obtaining his Leaving School Certifi­ Very many of his soldiers, have com e to me cate, he went to Glasgow University to study and asked me to tell you how sorry they for his B.Sc. in Engineering. Having are. ” secured his degree ho joined the Army, and We mourn his loss and extend our deepest in a short time qualified for Lis commission sympathy to his father, mother and sister. in the Royal Engineers. He took part in the Normandy offensive, in which he lost his MITCHELL, John, R.A.F.Y.R, life in August, 1944. We mourn his loss, Died 4th May, 1944. and extend our deepest sympathy to. Mr. Strathallians of the years 1934-37 will and Mrs. Leburn and family. remember John Mitchell of Darvel with great affection. He took up everything—both McBRIDE, James McAllister, Flight- work and play—with enthusiasm and a Lieutenant 11. A.F.V.R. steady, reliable persistency which always lulled 17th December, 1943. won through. During his last Summer term Jim, the younger of the two brothers at Strathallan he became one of our most McBride, of Port of Spain, Trinidad, was successful bowlers for the 1st XI., his captain of the School in the session 1936-37, medium spin balls always having the and wTas held in high esteem by his contem­ opposing batsman in difficulties. Abandon­ poraries. His career at Cambridge was ing his career to volunteer for air-crew duties interrupted by the war when he volunteered with the R.A.F., he spent some time operat­ for the R.A.F. After serving for four years ing from exposed bases in Iceland. This in bombers and in Mosquito night fighters, work severely overtaxed his physical he was killed in a flying accident on 17th strength, and, after a long illness, John died December, 1943, whilst on a special mission. in the Central Hospital, Irvine, on 4th May, Jim is the second Stratliallian Captain to 1944. We extend our sympathy to his make the supreme sacrifice. Our sincere bereaved father. sympathy goes out to his parents and to his ❖ ❖ >}c brother Ian, in Trinidad. ROBERTSON, Weston James, Fixing Officer, R.A.F.V.R. McOOLL, Robert Smith, 2nd Lieutenant, Died on active service, March 26th, 1942. 1st Northamptonshire Yeomanry. (This appreciation appeared in The Oban Killed 31st October, .1944. Times). We have pleasant 'recollections of Young Weston Robertson was a most “ Bunny ” McColl. He was at Strathallan likeable, loyal and promising young man from 1934 to 1940, and during that time among his contemporaries in civil life, and endeared himself to both staff and boys. these qualities were exhibited in a marked Joining up in December, 1941, he was for a degree in his service career.. He was a time in the 1st Roval Gloucestershire skilful and fearless airman, as can be Hussars, prior to going to Sandhurst. After gathered from the testimony of his Squadron obtaining his commission, he was posted to Leader, who had been associated with him the 1st. Northamptonshire Yeomanry, and in flying for the past two years, and who was with them until the end. He lost his writes:— “ To myself and to the Squadron life in a very gallant exploit with the B.L.A. Lis loss is a very big one. When there was a in North West Europe, and in a letter to his particularly hard operation in hand he never parents, his commanding officer wrote: flinched, but with a smile and a joke carried “ His brave action had an overwhelming on. I can sincerely say that his cool courage effect on the • remainder of the operation, and determination in operations, and his since it destroyed the Germans’ only rear general outlook always set an inspiring guard and forced them to blow up a bridge example to the whole Squadron,” STRATHALLAN SCHOOL MAGAZINE

Strathallians at School in the years 1922 BIRTHS. to 1926 will endorse this tribute, since G R A N T .— In India, on 24th June, 1943, to Captain Weston Robertson was loved by all. and Mrs. Kenneth K. Grant, a son (Kenneth We offer our deep sympathy to his Douglas George). ------■ relatives.

WALDIE, W. J., Lieutenant, Royal A i i i a v ! Seaforth Highlanders. MARRIAGES. One of the twTo brothers Waldie, of Ceres, ANDERSON—PERKINS.—On 21st September, Fife, Jim had an active disposition, and as 1944, W illiam Anderson (Captain, The Border a boy at school was a leading figure on the Regiment), younger son of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Anderson, St. Brelade’s, Scotby, Carlisle, to games field. Taken prisoner in June, 1942, Margaret Mary Perkins (A.T.S.), younger daughter he was in an Italian prison camp when the of Mr. R. P. Perkins, Prestatyn, North Wales, and armistice with Italy was declared. Germans the late Mrs. Perkins. took over, and began transferring the BLAIR—MOREAU.—At Dakar (W7est Africa), on 3rd June, 1944, Thom as Blair (Sub-Lieut., prisoners further north, but by then Jim and R.N.V.R.), elder son of Mr. and Mrs. Archibald his fellow officers had their escape plans Blair, Allerton, Springhill Road, Barrhead, to perfected. They hid themselves for two Nearie Jeannine, elder daughter of Monsieur et Madame Moreau, Dakar. days in a tunnel, but bad air forced them to BROWN — NI COLL. — At Glasgow University come to the surface after it was dark on the M emorial Chapel, on 17th M arch, 1944, by the second night. Germans still manned the Rev. J. Ernest James, B.D., Robert Ingram camp, but, procuring a ladder, the men Brown, eldest son of the late James Ruthven Brown and of Mrs. Brown, 59 Aytoun Road, Pollock- scaled the wall despite the vigilance of the shields, Glasgow, to Margaret Gardiner (Margie), guard, and made good their escape'.' Eight eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. months later Jim was engaged in the Nor­ Nicoll, 3 Bower Street, Hillhead, Glasgow. mandy landings, and w'as reported killed. DODD—FOWLKES.—At Mobile, Alabama, U.S.A., on 28th January, 1944, Thomas James Dodd To Mrs. Waldie and to his father and brother (Lieut., Army of the United States), only son of we extend our very deep sympathy. Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Dodd, Mobile, to Miriam Randolph, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alpheus Edward Fowlkes, Mobile. WILLS, William, Major, R.S.F. FRASER—PHILLIPS.—At 3 Panmure Terrace, Rilled July, 1944. Dundee, on 21st January, 1944, Alistair Clark Fraser (F./Lt., R.A.F.), son of Dr. and Mrs. William Wills, of Ayr, was at Strathallan W. C. Fraser, Norwood, Newport, to Elizabeth from 1925 to 1929, and was a favourite wit h Dickson Phillips, S.R.N., second daughter of Mr. everyone. In his studies he acquired a and Mrs. T. Phillips, 3 Panmure Terrace, Dundee. genuine interest in the language, literature, G R A N T — L Y O N S .— In India, on 24th June, 1942, Kenneth F. Grant (Captain, Seaforth Highlanders), and mode of life of countries in Europe, to Una, daughter of Lt.-Colonel G. W. Lyons, chiefly France and Germany, an interest R.I.A.S.C. enhanced when his schooldays were over by HARRINGTON—CLARKE.—At Taunton Parish travel abroad and sojourns in youth hostels Church, on 10th February, 1944, A. W ilson Harrington (Captain, R.A.M.C.), eldest son of during his vacations. With his extensive Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Harrington, 3 Park Circus, knowledge of foreign countries it was no sur­ Glasgow, to Joyce Anne, elder daughter of Mr. prise that when Polish soldiers came to a and Mrs. C. Clarke, Sidmouth, Devon. village in the neighbourhood of the School in LOWDEN—BOND.—At Maryfield Parish Church, the dark days of 1940, Major Wills— at that Dundee, on 11th December, 1944, by the Rev. time holding the rank of captain—was Robert A. Robertson, M.A., Victor Soutar Lowden (Sub-Lieutenant (A), R.N.V.R., eldest son of Mr. appointed Liaison Officer. Whilst serving and Mrs. James Lowden, Bangkok, and of 3 in this capacity he paid more than one visit Clepington Road, Dundee, to Helen Richmond to his old school. Promotion to the rank of Hunter Bond, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Bond, 51 Forfar Road, Dundee. Major soon followed, but after a compara­ tively brief spell on the Continent we were MURRAY — WALKER. — At St. John’s Cross Church, Dundee, on 20th July, 1944, by the Rev. grieved to learn that his gallant services, had John Welsh, assisted by the Rev. John E. Hatch, cost him his life. Ian Pulsford Murray, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. R. To his widow and to his parents we offer Murray, Taybank, Invergowrie, Perthshire, to Ivy Constance, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. our very deep sympathy in their sad loss. Thomas Walker, Auchterhouse, Angus. List of Members continued D a tes of D a tes of No. attendance at No. attendance a. Strathallan. Strathallan. 1934/37197. Donaldson, J. T., Tlie K nov 305. 1 9 41/44 Hall, John, 5 Wilmot Road, Maxwelltown, Dumfries. Glasgow, W.3. 216. 1936/3S Donaldson, T. E., The Knowe, 132. 19 29/34 Hamilton, Hugh B., jr., P.O. Box Maxwelltown, Dumfries. 664, Nairobi, Kenya Colony. 158. 1931/35 Dow, Alastair, Buberslaw, Elphin- 283. 19 34/3 7 Hargrove, Donald, 42 Seafield ltd., stone lid., YVhitecraigs, Renfrew - Broughty Ferry, Dundee. shire. 282. 19 33/3 5 Hargrove, lan, 42 Seafield Boad, n liis character brought him success' uonrBri ' Broughty Ferry, Dundee. the games-field and in the academical world. 182. 19 27/3 2 Harley, E. C., 1 Hillpark Terrace, Wormit, Fife. After obtaining his Leaving School Certifi- 44. 19 25/28 Hart, E., 115 St. Andrew’s Drive, 120. 19 2 9 /3 4 D rum m oiS^ J on'ri; , Pollokshields, Glasgow. Major’s Loan, Falkirk. 159. 19 31/3 5 Hay, Drummond, Glenearn, Bridge 69. 19 28/31 Dunlop, Q., Greenan, Ayr. of Earn, Perthshire. 139. 19 29/34 Dunlop, It. W., Greenan, Ayr. 19. 19 20/23 Hays, 1)., c/o Dunlop Bubber Co., 151. 1930/35 Dunlop, Wm. A. M., Greenan Newcastle-on-Tyne. Farm , A yr. 301. 1 9 40/4 3 Headrick, Alastair S., 48 Corrour 142. 1924/27 Easterbrook, A. A. F., A rnprior, Boad, Newlands, Glasgow, S.3. Gorebridge, Midlothian. 267. 19 39/4 2 Headrick, Iain A., 48 Corrour Bd., 320. 1940/44 Esslemont, G. Birnie, 3 Kingshill Newlands, Glasgow, S.3. Avenue, Aberdeen. 55. 19 26/30 Henderson, 1. D., 6 I\ewton Place, 286. 1938/43 Ferguson, Wm. It., M orsgail, Charing Cross, Glasgow. K ilm acolm . 210. 1 9 20/2 2 Hepburn, J. Harley, Coniston, 185. Ferguson, S. S., c/o Im perial Boglily Boad, Kirkcaldy. Chemical Industries (India) Ltd., 62. 1 9 20/2 5 Hird, Walter J-., c/o Fabrica Argen­ Jamshed Katrak Chambers, Machi tina de Alpargatas, Patricious Miani, Karachi, India. 1053, Buenos Aires. 61. 1916/17 Ferguson, T., Port Commission, 121. 1927/29 Holmes, John, jr., Drumharrow, R an goon . Luncarty, Perth. 153. 1929/35 Fergusson, George, Alexandra 247. 1933/39 Hood, D. Buthven, 28 Prestwick House, Kirkcaldy. B oad, A yr. 48. 19 2 6 /3 0 Fraser, S. (Deceased). 154. 1932/35 H ood , W . 11., 18 Portland Boad, 177. 19 3 3 /3 6 Forbes, A. G., 12 Lyndhurst Kilmarnock. Gardens, Hampstead, London, 196. 1932/37 Houston, Dr. B. A., 8 Mansionhouse N .W .3. Boad, North Mount Vernon, 176. 19 3 2 /3 6 Forrest, John G. S. (Deceased). G lasgow . 60. 1917/19 Forrest, J. H., c/o Bell Telephone 71. 1927/31 Howie, A., Craigielea, Kilmacolm. Co. of Canada, Beaver Hall 165. 1921/24 Huie, J. C., c/o Messrs. Hewat, Buildings, Montreal. Bridson & Newly, P.O.B. 71, 179. 1922/24 Fraser, Alex., jun., Priorybank, Alexandria, Egypt. W. Victoria Road, Kirkcaldy. 46. 1 9 29/3 0 Hunter, D., 34 Strathearn Boad, 181. 1925/27 Fraser, Henry, Priorybank, W. E dinburgh. Victoria Boad, Kirkcaldy. 16S. 19 3 3 /3 6 Innes, B. A., 47 Hamilton Drive, 180. 1922/25 Fraser, B. Bitchie, S Beimochy Hillhead, Glasgow, W.2. Avenue, Kirkcaldy. 163. 19 30/3 6 Irons, David M. (Deceased). 195. 1932/37 Fulton, D., 15 Douglas Avenue, 36. 19 2 2 /2 6 Irvine, T., 16 Windsor Avenue, Burnside. Newton Mearns, Benfrewshire. 117. 1920/24 Galloway, Leonard, 15 Nairn 246. 19 32/39 ■lack, D r. K ilpatrick, 51 W oodend Street, Dundee. Drive, Jordanhill, Glasgow, W.3. 115. 19 20/2 4 Galloway, Wilfred, 9 Binsted Jackson, D. Clive, 77 Eastwood- Avenue, Dundee. 250. 19 34/3 9 mains Boad, Clarkston, Glasgow. 106. 19 29/3 3 Gardner, D. S., 86 Dundonald Jeffrey, W. B. H., 92 Brownside Boad, Kilmarnock. 294. 19 40/4 3 Boad, Gambuslang. 317. 1941/44 Gardner, .1. D. S., StonelawTs, East Linton, East Lothian. 73. 19 26/3 1 Johnston, J. T., 47 Carlaverock Boad, Newlands, Glasgow. 253. 1934/40 Geddes, Ian C., 143 Market Street, Johnston, It. S., 1 St. Vincent St., St. Andrews, Fife. 174. 19 30/3 6 Edinburgh. 257. 1937/41 George, Bryan H., 14 Craignethan Boad, Whitecraigs, Benfrewshire. 312. 19 40/4 4 Kedslie, Bertie M., 127 Ormonde 204. 1935/37 Gjertsen, Dr. B. I!. B., Craigholm, Avenue, Muirend, Glasgow, S.4. Leven, Fife. 255. 19 3 6 /4 1 Keighley, J. T., Woodville, Colston 270. 1937/41 Glen, .1. Douglas, 3 Hamilton Drive, Bishopbriggs, Glasgow. Avenue, Glasgow, S.l. 288. 19 40/4 3 Kingan, Ian .1., “ Ashcroft,” New 264. 1937/41 Goodbrand, Edward H., 7 Bubis- Abbey, Dumfries. law Den North. Aberdeen. 167. 19 3 0 /3 4 Kirkland, Bobert, Aldersyde, Ayr. 166. 1925/30 Grant, F. W „ Montague House, 152. 19 24/27 Lambie, W. A. C., 241 Nithsdale Marshfield, Chippenham, Wilts. Bd., Pollokshields, Glasgow. 233. 19 27/2 9 Grant, G. Mitchell, Rose Cottage, 242. 19 28/3 2 Lang, T. M. O., Basagalla, Leven, Fife. Balangoda, Ceylon. 22S. 19 37/3 8 Grant, Wm. J. M., 3 Balmuildy 41. 19 25/2 9 Lauderdale, L. C., 19 Thorncliffe Boad, Bishopbriggs, Glasgow. Boad, Norwood Green, Southall, 149. 19 30/35 Gray, A. G. R., 88 Pieton Street, M iddlesex. Port of Spain, Trinidad. 156. 1928/33 Lawson, Ian K , 1 Argyle Street, 272. 1933/42 Gregory, R. Wylie, 3 Mulberry Dundee. Road, Newlands, Glasgow, S.3. 214. 1931/38 Leburn, (J. W . (D eceased). 299. Guild, William, 63 Kilbowie Road, 67. 1924/31 Leburn, W. G., Edensliead, Gate- Clydebank. side, Fife. 258. 1936/41 Haddow, S. A. Haig, Craigend of 136. 1925/28 Ledingham, J. N., Fairfield, Capelrig, Newton Mearns. K ilm acolm .