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SUMMER 2013 THE NEWSLETTER OF THE EDMUNDIAN ASSOCIATION NO.113

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AN EDMUNDIAN HERO George Ingouville VC

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ST EDMUND’S SUNDAY 17 NOVEMBER Please come and join us once again on St Edmund’s Sunday. Mass is at 10.30am followed by drinks, and lunch at 12.30. Help us make it an event to remember! Complete and return the tear off on the invitation included with this Newsletter, in order to book your place.

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CONTENTS FROM THE PRESIDENT EVENTS My letter was already submitted when the sad news of Fr Pinot’s severe stroke came to us. However, I felt I LONDON DINNER 4 simply must add a message about him. He is a friend to STAR REUNION 6 so many of us. I remember him as a young, enthusiastic, CLASS OF 82 REUNION 7 cheerful, ebullient 12 year old. At that time there was the distance between us of 4 years that kept us (quite FEATURE properly!) at arm’s length, but as time passed we became very good friends. I know that his very many friends and THE UNFORGETTABLE acquaintances will join with me in praying for him, for JOHN WOOD 8 his health, strength and peace. OLD CLASSICS BOOKS 10 I’ve been fortunate to have done a lot of travelling in ARCHIVE CORNER 11 both a personal and an official capacity. Many of my CARVE THEIR NAMES WITH PRIDE 12 family now live in South Africa having gradually moved down from Kenya—the trek took them some thirty REMEMBERING EDWARD REANY 14 years. My work has also taken me to different parts of INGOUVILLE VC 15 that fascinating (and vast) continent—for example to Tanzania, Zimbabwe, and the Sudan. I’ve visited India a few times. Once was to ordain someone to the priesthood; a tame NEWS elephant was one of the ‘guests’ at the party afterwards – he conveniently uprooted a CAREERS DAY 16 tree which was in the way of the visitors. I was also privileged to meet Mother Teresa of PICTURES OF THE PAST 16 Calcutta and saw something of the fantastic work her sisters were doing. On another occasion I was a member of a small inter-religious delegation invited to Hong Kong by A LETTER FROM THE HEADMASTER 17 the civic authorities; they wanted us to see how tolerant the new regime was of religion; OE NEWS 18 it was a fascinating experience. I’m sure a rapprochement between Rome and Beijing is WELCOME BACK 20 possible; the fundamental disagreement is partly semantic (what we mean by religion) and partly ideological (the relationship between Church and State). US REUNION 21 IN MEMORIAM 22 is the furthest I’ve been. I used to go there regularly to speak at courses for teachers and clergy on religious education. Although much has changed on the religious front since I first went to that huge country religion is still a powerful influence there, DATES FOR YOUR DIARY perhaps even more so since the rate of immigration from Asian countries continues to increase and they bring their own religious beliefs, practices and experience. As you know the Edmundian motto is Avita pro fide (Zeal for the Faith) – this may show itself in countless ways. My first visit to Lourdes was as a young priest. It was more than 50 years ago now but the memory of it is as clear as if it were yesterday. There were about 30 of us in the party and we had a wonderful time though we all travelled on the proverbial shoestring. We prayed a lot, we went to the baths, we walked in the processions, we got burnt by the sun and drenched by the rain – we even found time to enjoy the odd noggin! I hope to be a pilgrim there later this year. Enjoy the summer!

THE EDMUNDIAN ASSOCIATION ST EDMUND’S COLLEGE OLD HALL GREEN WARE, HERTFORDSHIRE BISHOP EMERITUS OF SG11 1DS, UK PRESIDENT www.edmundianassociation.org.uk © THE EDMUNDIAN ASSOCIATION, 2013 4 EVENTS

THE EDMUNDIAN LONDON DINNER Saturday 20 April Butchers’ Hall in Smithfield

Butchers’ Hall is the headquarters of the Worshipful Company of Butchers, one of the Livery Companies of the City of London. The very first Hall was located in Monkwell Street from the second half of the 15th century. The next, near St Bartholomew’s Hospital, was destroyed EYER (NÉE McEWEN) in the Great Fire of London in 1666, together with forty three other DAVID & HELEN M Livery Company Halls. Its successor in Pudding Lane (1667–77) was again burnt down, rebuilt in 1829 and compulsorily purchased by an Act of Parliament in 1882. A new Hall was built at the present site in Bartholomew Close (1884), and was bombed in both World Wars. The Company’s present Hall dates from 1960 and seems to be

having better luck than its predecessors! OLLY O’CO NNOR & F RED BOWEN

LONDON DINNER GUEST LIST

Carol Lewis (76-03), John Lewis, Helen Meyer (87-97), David Meyer (91-97), Clare Edwards (91-93), Olly O’Connor (46-57), David Peel (51-59), John Crowley (49-56), Francis Nwokedi (75-82), Beate Howitt (97-08), David Kay (75-82), Melissa Bach, Jane Spence(12-), Gary Chalmers (12-), Paulo Durán (09-), Fred Offer (46-51), Ronald Gladman (54-59), Francis Jones (60-66), Maggie McCann (94-), Charles Hempsted Head Boy, Abigail Neal Head Girl, Martin Gratte (57-60), Frankie Gratte, Ken Allen (51-56), Karen Salter-Kay (04-), Ian Kay, Mike Barber (11-), Chris Benham, Tara Castiglioni, Kristi Hewitt, Ian Kelly, Cassie Buckley, India Plummer, Patsy Collison, Hannah Saklatvala, George Salmon, Victoria Watts, Katie Forbes, Matthew Campbell (87-92), Roger James (85-92), Donald McEwen (84-02), Bernard Buckley , Ivor O’Mahony (45-53), Colin Jones (49-58), Pat Jones, Bob Rees (46-53), Charles Carey (46-55), Peter Brabazon (59-64), Barbara Brabazon, Fr Nicholas Schofield, Fr Michael Pinot de Moira (44), Canon Michael Brockie (54-67), Patrick O’Brien (49-53), Una O’Brien, Stephen O’Connor (62-69), Dominic Webster, Manual Durán, Odete Durán, Anthony Drew (84-10), John Bryant (62-71), Erica Bryant, Tom Hannah (70-75), Fred Bowen (47-54) EVENTS 5

FR NICHOLAS SCHOFIELD

BARBARA & PETER BRABAZON

“Thank you, and all concerned, for the excellent dinner at the Butchers’ Hall. It was a most enjoyable evening.”

The London Dinner this year came at the end Another innovation this year was the presence Sadly the Guest of Honour, Bishop David of a beautiful hot sunny day, lulling us into of a choir of Rhetoric students and staff, led by Konstant, was unable to attend due to ill health, thinking that summer was on the way. It was Director of Music, Karen Salter-Kay. They but Fr Nicholas Schofield gamely stepped into quite a departure for the Association to hold expertly sang a variety of songs, from Madrigals the breach and led the grace before and after its main event of the year in April and on a to the modern day, creating a lovely and joyful dinner. Chairman, Peter Brabazon, presented Saturday. Three floors of Butchers’ Hall were at ambience at the start of the evening. This year the evening, and Headmaster, Paulo Durán, our disposal, giving this year’s event an almost was a black tie event, and I think all present gave a few words about his vision for the decadent feeling of space and ownership. will agree that everyone looked very fine future of the College. The choir led everyone Guests were registered in the Reception Hall indeed in their best bib and tucker. in a rousing chorus of O Beate before the as they came in, with the opportunity to have end of the evening. Up a floor again, and the tables in the Grand their photograph taken. Coats checked in at Hall were laid out with giant silver candelabras the Cloakroom, they then moved upstairs via under vast chandeliers. One wall was covered a lovely curved staircase, to the Court Suite by a jewel-like modern tapestry of London lit where they were attentively cared for by a by tiny spotlights. As expected Butchers’ Hall bevy of waiting staff bearing trays of fizz in delivered some of the finest beef the guests rather attractive conical glasses. had tasted, which was not let down by the starters and puddings.

TE RYANT RENTS MANUEL AND ODE JOHN & ERICA B PAULO DURÁN WITH PA

JOHN & CAROL LEWIS “..a very well organised and enjoyable evening” “I congratulate you on the organisation and the choice of venue. The meal was first class and I have seldom eaten beef more perfectly cooked.” “The singing of the choir beforehand was an attractive adjunct to the pre-dinner drinks and was, as usual, of high class.” FR PINOT WITH HEA D BOY CHARLES HEMP STED & BEATE HOWITT 6 EVENTS

RONALD GLADMAN, FR AUSTIN GARVEY AND MIKE JENNER CATCHING UP The 40s, 50s, 60s ‘STAR’ REUNION MONDAY 10 JUNE AT THE STAR TAVERN, BELGRAVIA

It is now ten years since We were 33 diners including two former We toasted absent friends, many of whom members of staff, our present Headmaster had sent messages from distant places. We Mike Jenner set himself the Paulo Durán, 29 former students and one recalled people long-forgotten, we laughed at task of tracking down as intrepid lady Mrs Elizabeth Davies who our memories and marvelled at the fact that accompanied her husband to our supper for all the great improvements at the College, many of the college students for the second time. it still remains for us a landmark in time, forever changing but still unchanged. And so, Our guests were Monsignor Fred Miles former as possible from the period all too soon, into the night, full of supper, English master and rugby coach and Father wine and recollections. 1940s through 1960s and it Austin Garvey whose talent for tutoring us is a testimony to his efforts through Classics examinations was equalled that we sat down in the Star by his skillful and professional production of As one diner put it, “I can hardly College plays. We were saddened by the illness speak. I have been talking to people I Tavern, Belgravia for the and absence of Father Michael Pinot de Moira, still today our veteran College chaplain, who have not seen for fifty years and my eighth re-union supper. was ordained in the College chapel in 1956. brain is full up”. We appreciated that Headmaster Paulo Durán gave up a quiet evening at home to come and MIKE ELGOOD (50-58) look at the product of a College education from 50 years ago and we could only hope that we met some of the high standards which he sets today.

Those present were: Guy Scammell (50-61), Mike Jenner (51-60), Mike Elgood (50-58), Alistair Emblem (58-67), Ken Allen (51-56), Ivor O’Mahony (45-53), Fr Austin Garvey (45-56), Philip Lough (60-64), Peter Ward (53-61), Andrew Keenan (52-60), Christopher Knight (51-61), Peter Knight (54-65), Bill Holloway (61-68), Tony Conway (42-49), Paulo Durán (Headmaster), Michael Maslinski (62-70), Michael Burgess (45-51), Morris Davies (48-50), Elizabeth Davies, Adrian Gillham (60-65), Mike Hutchison (56-65), Martin Gratte (57-60), David Bett (51-61), Ronald Gladman (54-59), John Crowley (49-56), Mgr Fred Miles (39-66), Anthony Parisi (54-60), David Peel (51-59), Andrew Lloyd (58-65), Michael Lloyd (52-60), Robert Rowe (60-65),Colin Jones (49-58), Glenn Kielty (52-58). EVENTS 7 THE CLASS OF 82 REUNION

By Mark Sweeney (75-82) Enough alumni to make a cricket team, one teacher and one Edmundian’s wife made it to our second London reunion at the Pantechnicon on May 15th.

Apologies were received from Tom Stogdon For most of us this was the first time in over attended by virtually the whole year group, (75-80), locked in his creative cocoon at the thirty years we’d seen Matt, and to authenticate has become. If you’re reading this Nick: thanks Chelsea Flower Show, Matt Kear (73-80) and his identity he’d brought along an authentically again, and sorry... Joy Elias (77-82), but Panikos Demosthenous twisted Griffiths tie and slightly whiffy College Jane once again represented Margaret Pole (75-80), Jane Farrer (80-82), Grant Branton Rugby shirt of the later, deeper-coloured variety. with characteristic verve and energy; Panikos (75-82), Mark Sweeney (75-82), Chris Witte Other highlights of the evening included the (‘Des’) is still impossibly cool, and with each (75-82), Adam Graves (75-82), Mike Holland revelation that Adam (‘Chad’) is a three-time passing year we all become more appreciative (75-82), Matt Feeley (77-80) and Mark Staton Ironman (3.8km swim, 112 mile bike followed of what we shared, and that we’re still healthy (78-80) from the famous Class of ’82, Richard by a Marathon); Chris who was driving to and wealthy enough to relive it from time (born too late) Vass (73-83) from the one the Wirral that evening, achieving the to time. below, the evergreen Dick Winter (70-95) and unprecedented and, for Chris, entirely unfamiliar Mike’s wife Gabi, who joined us before meeting feat of spinning out a single bottle of beer See you all, and I hope many more, next year! friends, shared a lively and convivial evening. over a period of three hours: and the by-now- traditional recounting of the legend that Nick Desmond’s ‘School’s Out’ party, which was

CHANGE OF ADDRESS Of course, events and reunions are dependent on the Association having up to date contact details for its members. Sometimes it’s easy to overlook letting us know, particularly when it is only your email that has changed. In these days of high tech, email is hugely important – please, please let us know when yours changes!

Thomas More Society Lectures Do you have an interesting topic that you would like to deliver as a 50 minute lecture to the current pupils of the College?

Are you free one Thursday afternoon during the school term? If so, you could be just what we need! If you are interested in delivering a Thomas More Society Lecture, please contact Gary Chalmers by email ([email protected]) for further details . 8 FEATURE

The unforgettable JOHN WOOD

Legendary schoolmaster at St Edmund’s between 1963 and 1984. John died on 8 January 2013, aged 93.

Here are just some of the memories left by a true Character.

Why was John Wood known as ‘Larmy’? Lami’s Mathematical Theorem is an equation relating the magnitudes of three coplanar, concurrent and non-collinear forces keeping an object in static equilibrium. In 2004, on a cruise ship in a Force 12 storm, John was tipped out of his wheel chair, but given his expertise in Lami’s Theorem, managed to avoid spilling a drop of his ‘Pink Gin’. Kieron Heath (62-69): The word ‘legend’ is regrettably over used these days, but if there is one person who rightly symbolises the word, it was without a doubt, John Wood.

Brendan Heath (71-76): John was one of life’s characters and a genuinely good chap... my sons often recite ‘there is a right way, a wrong way and MY way, and you do it MY way!’

Peter O’Neill (74-81): Larmy was a larger than life character: an awesome sight in full flight. Duster thrower extraordinaire, he was forever telling me/us to shave. His method of diagnosing my ‘unbroken’ clavicle on the rugby field of battle is one I’ll never forget – had me playing on for 20 mins or so till the final whistle: ‘nothing wrong with it boy; not if I can move your arm around like that!’ (the X-ray disagreed). FEATURE 9

Damian Driscoll (74-81): He was a real laugh out of the classroom…When seeing the joke, he would lift his glasses onto his head with a really mischievous grin.

Matthew Lindsey-Clark (74-81): Like others, I discovered that behind the cartoonish exterior, barging about and blackboard duster throwing was a very wise and decent man.

Dermot Stapleton (76-81): Larmy (waving my University application form like Mr Chamberlain back from Berlin): ‘Whaddya call this, Stapleton? Have you gone mad?’ Me: ‘No sir, I really want to do a degree in Advanced Estate Management…’ Larmy: ’So, you think that means you can swan around with a gun under your arm, counting trees?’ Me: ‘Yes, that’s the sort of thing I had in mind.’ Larmy: ‘Don’t be bloody ridiculous,’ (rips up form and slings it onto the huge Annapurna of paper that is his desk), ‘Here’s a fresh form.’

Phil Moore (72-79): Initially terrifying, he did actually have a sense of humour, much to my Born 3 Feb 1919 relief, when he roared with laughter when he caught me doing an impression of him. 1937 Merton College, , Chemistry Philip Gallagher (70-81): I cannot say if his maths ever stuck with me but certainly his advice on alcohol did; ’You should only drink beer until you are 40, and then you can start on spirits.’ 1939 Machine Gunner, Cheshire Regiment. France, Belgium, Sierra Leone, Burma Bruce Rossi (72-79): A fond memory I have of him is when we Colts were off to play Haileybury away in a cricket match. As his Capt. I was to travel with JW in his car to talk tactics while the team 1945 Granted MA (Oxon) went by coach. On driving across the viaduct over Ware, it was a particularly hot day and we had all the windows down in his old blue Consul. As it was just after exam time the back seat was covered 1952 Pub landlord in stacked papers. 1954 Began teaching, including in "I want to open the bowling with Doyle at the top end and you at the other - is that clear" "But sir, Technical College, Secondary School I'm a spin bowler with a new ball." in Cyprus, King Edward VIII Grammar, Melton Mowbray "Exactly - element of surprise!" "Sir your papers are blowing out of the window!!!!" "Don't worry about that boy just make sure you win the toss!!" 1959 Also a part time ‘bookie’ – nickname ‘Your Grace’ There was a stream of paper flying out one after the other across the viaduct and way down below. 1963 Joined St Edmund’s College. During For two years JW brought the school Rugby squad up to North Norfolk for an "earlybird training his career, posts included Head of camp" at my father's farm. I believe there were some tents for sleeping accommodation but many Mathematics, Master i/c sport and chose to sleep in the barn on top of the grain heaped up high...perhaps a first introduction to a Careers Master European grain mountain. Whilst it seemed a comfortable proposition it turned out many had a sleepless night through either the associated bugs or the sheer itchiness of the barley! JW on 1967 Also Hertfordshire Mercury horse hearing their woes told them they would just have to get on with it as he had more important duties racing correspondent to attend to of sampling the local ales on offer and of course being a guest in the warm farmhouse. 1970s Involved in Hertfordshire’s Schools’ I was once asked to ‘pop’ open the Fire Door in H8. Meek as I was and therefore unable to – JW took Rugby selection, ending as Chairman over and subsequently pushed me aside and charged at the door, ending in a heap outside of class, politely requesting assistance. 1984 Retired to Norfolk

Indeed a character of the old school variety who would always try and help a pupil if he could. On hearing the sad news I had many emails singing his praises. 10 FEATURE

CLEARING OUT OLD CLASSIC BOOKS Some old Classics text books languishing in the School Block for 60+ years in some cases have been sent to identifiable former students whose names were written inside.

Here are some comments received from recipients: “It was a real pleasure to receive your letter enclosing the Greek reader, which Fr Austin Garvey (who of course taught me Greek right through until “Many thanks for spotting the ‘Cicero text and notes’ used by my father and Rhetoric I, when JVS took over, God help him) used to refer to simply as one’s your kindness in forwarding it to me. There appears to be only one borrowing ‘Sidgwick’ - the author. It brought the (mostly) happy memories flooding back. slip pasted inside; I wonder if he was the only borrower? I will treasure it and It was an inspirational impulse on your part to take the time to pluck the add it to the other mementos I have of him. Many thanks once again for book from obliteration and save it for me... and posterity. Most thoughtful your kindness.” and kind.” Nicholas Barraud, son of Eric Barraud (07-11) Leslie Judd (61-67) “Thank you very much for sending the Cicero 'Pro Murena & Pro Milone’. “What an amazing surprise to receive the above – after 45 years…! I am When opened I found its arrangement confusing, partly in the original Latin delighted to recall it is written in Latin and I can at last finish the final chapter. and partly in English. I do not recollect what my feelings may have been fifty Ticks that box! Thank you for being so thoughtful.” odd years ago. I will read it all now.” Terry Noë (66-72) Charles Carey (46-55) “Just a quick note to thank you for sending me my old Latin exercise book. “It was very kind of you to send me the book on Cicero. I don’t know who It will be treasured! defaced the book with various observations, plus a game of noughts and Francis Nwokedi (75-82) crosses. However, I must be a prime suspect. I could possibly have made a reasonable stab at reading the Latin, but those days have passed. However, “Thanks for the ancient copy of Aeneid Liber VI. I have no recollection of ever I will keep it on my bookshelves and perhaps have a go.” having owned this tatty relic from the past, and my name in the flyleaf came Joe FitzGibbon (43-38) as a bit of a shock. Looking at the text with a magnifying glass, and trying to follow the intense annotation and advice on metric stressing, it is obvious that “Thank you so, so much. What a kind, kind thought. I am so tremendously the studying of this Liber requires a knowledge of Latin at its most difficult grateful to you that you should go out of your way and brighten somebody's and an academic concentration far beyond the ability of most boys in the day! Frankly I would have been delighted to have any book sent my way with 1940s. It’s an interesting relic of the past, and I might even while away an idle my name in it but the significance of this is quite unique! Next month I am moment in a spot of parsing, without Fr Geraerts bullying away at me: starting Latin classes again!!! This is for the first time since doing my GCSE in ‘It’s not wrong, boy, but a Roman would never have said it.’” Poetry in 1990. And you are indeed right I was in Grammar at the time – I was Hugh Thomas (46-54) 13 almost 14. I cannot wait to show my Latin tutor! Coincidence or Divine Providence?” Sofia Harvey-Craig (née Toruñ) (86-92) FEATURE 11

ARCHIVE CORNER

This photograph taken outside the front of the College in 1967 has recently come to light.

The photograph, right, shows (standing from left) Adrian Gilbert (Challoner 62-67), Tony Simpson (Talbot 63-68) and Peter Hughes (Talbot 62-67). Lurking behind the window to the far left is Alastair Robin Bieber (St Hugh’s & Douglass 63-72) recalls “it must have been Emblem (St Hugh’s & Challoner 58-67). in 1968 or 1969. A school sports jacket became the uniform – rather an unattractive green thing resembling Skoda upholstery! The practice The image had remained as a 35mm transparency taken by Peter Hughes’ before had been that one could wear a sports jacket of one’s own father, and it was only last year that it was scanned to become a print. choice or a blazer. Suits were for Sunday. Then about a year later a These students formed the core of two bands – The Shades and The concession was made that one could wear one’s own clothes – I think Nazz – both of which played in the famous St Edmund’s Concerts/ after school work in the evening was completed and after sports on Reviews probably in 1965 and 1966. whatever day that was.” The Shades were: Adrian Gilbert – lead vocals and harmonica All members of The Shades and The Nazz are alive and well, apart Peter Hughes – guitar and vocals from Giles Kershaw (Challoner 61-66) who died in a gyrocopter crash Tony Simpson – lead guitar in 1990. An intrepid aviator and explorer, Giles was the first man to fly Alastair Emblem – guitar and vocals around the world over both the North and South Poles, and he has a Giles Kershaw – bass guitar mountain named after him in Greenland. Roger Reading – drums The Nazz were: Adrian Gilbert – lead vocals and harmonica Peter Hughes – guitar and vocals Tony Simpson – bass guitar Alastair Emblem – lead guitar and vocals Roger Reading – drums Alastair Emblem recalls “The first year when The Shades played at the concert, we had to audition for Fr Michael Garvey, who censored one song – the Rolling Stones’ “Satisfaction” – because he thought the lyrics were too suggestive!” Peter Hughes does not think a come-back tour is likely any time soon. “Mercifully, not,” he exerts. “I recall we gave a couple of concerts in the hall at the College and Fr Higgins sitting in the front row had his fingers in his ears the entire time. I suspect we weren’t very good musicians and probably played out of tune!” Bill Holloway recalls spending time in Tony Simpson’s room listening to Under Athletics Team 1964 Jimi Hendrix and the Rolling Stones. He recounts that they “had a keen ear Patrick Murphy (59-66) has sent us an old photograph that was missing out for Fr Bernard Lagrue’s footsteps in the corridor, under the influence from the College archives…. the Under 16 Athletics team of 1964. of multiple joss sticks. Those were the days!” Tony provided illustrations for their subversive student magazine Kick (as opposed to Punch), Back row: ???, Anthony Simpson (63-68), ???, Paul Rossi (60-67), which Bill used to edit. Ronald Middleton (58-66), R Reading (60-68), ??? The students in the photograph appear to be wearing non-uniform Front row: Philip Collins (61-68), Donald Carmody (56-66), Christopher jackets. Tim Fuller (Challoner & Poynter 67-72) explains “I think we Reade (60-66), Patrick Murphy (59-66) (captain), Paul Day (60-67), were allowed to wear our own jackets after school hours and on Sunday. Brian Gallen (61-65) The formal uniform green jacket was probably brought in under Fr Garvey's headmastership.” Can you name the missing people? 12 FEATURE FEATURE 13 CARVE THEIR NAMES with pride

PROGRESS ON THE NEW ROLL OF HONOUR

Some time ago we undertook some research into the names on the two Last year we commissioned Lida Kindersley, from the Cardozo Kindersley Rolls of Honour in Monument Lane at the entrance to the College chapel. workshop in Cambridge, to create a new Roll of Honour in Welsh slate, on These memorials were erected shortly after the First and Second World which all the missing names would be inscribed. Wars. During this research we discovered that a number of alumni whose Work has been painstaking, but we are very pleased to record that the names should appear on them were missing. new memorial has now been erected and it will be officially unveiled and We also knew that there were Edmundians who died in other military dedicated at a special ceremony in the autumn. In attendance will be the conflicts who really ought also to be commemorated. In total there were friends and relatives of many of those whose names are listed. 23 additional names. David J S Kay (75-82) President Emeritus, The Edmundian Association 14 FEATURE

Remembering... FATHER CHEVALIER EDWARD REANY An old book offered to the College by a book dealer has reminded us of the Old Edmundian who was awarded three times by the King of the Belgians.

Edward Reany was one of three brothers who idea of Protestantism with and in Rome by the St Peter Claver Society. Edward’s were at St Edmund’s in the early 1900s. All three Catholicity with Belgium and France. It was to missionary work received recognition, for in of them went on to be ordained as priests, but dispel this illusion that King Leopold invited St 1936 he was created Chevalier de l’Ordre Royal Edward’s is the most interesting story. Joseph’s Foreign Missionary Society to come to du Lion. the Congo Free State. Entering the College at the age of 12 in 1907, In 1944 Edward Reany celebrated the silver Edward was later to win a prize for Classics, and The Mill Hill Mission to the Belgian Congo was jubilee of his ordination with the blessing of the this book The Second Punic War by Thomas situated about seven hundred miles inland and church dedicated to Christ the King and St Teresa Arnold. The Second Punic War, also referred to covered an area about the size of England. The of the Child Jesus which he has built there to as The War Against Hannibal, lasted from 218 to ground was covered with thick forests and replace the original ant-infested mud structure. 201 BC and involved combatants in the western swamps. The mission posts were sometimes In 1950 he was awarded Chevalier de l'Ordre de and eastern Mediterranean. The book was originally described as “islands” in the swamps. The la Couronne, and in 1952 Officier de l'Ordre de published in 1886, and the copy acquired by the climate of this region was particularly trying for Leopold II. College is bound in brown leather and red cloth, Europeans. At least thirteen of the missionaries with all page edges mottled blue. The front cover from Mill Hill died there since the start of In recognition of his missionary, and being a has a gold crest of the College, and the inside their mission. British subject, Edward received a letter from the cover has a prize plate for Edward Reany. The Keeper the Privy Purse at Buckingham Palace In 1928 Edward Reany was commissioned to whole book is in immaculate condition, which informing him that His Majesty King Edward VIII inaugurate a new mission post among the suggests that Edward did not have a particularly graciously allowed him to wear the insignia of a Ngombe tribe. As a result of an appeal for funds strong interest in this period of history! Chevalier de l'Ordre Royal du Lion. he made in England, he was able to open the He went on to study for foreign missions at new post at Kodoro, which became one of the Edward Patrick Reany was born in Hampstead, St Joseph’s College, Mill Hill, and was posted to finest missions in the whole of the Belgian London, on 12 March 1895. He was at St Edmund’s the Prefecture Apostolic of Basankuou, Belgian Congo, complete with church, presbytery, College between 1907 and 1914. His elder Congo, in 1920. schools, convent and hospital. brothers James & William also attended the College. Edward had hoped to be buried in Meanwhile Edward had mastered the local Kodoro, but he was stricken with spinal meningitis It was at the invitation of His Majesty dialect Ngombe (also known as Lingombe), while visiting Chicago. He died there on 20 March which was a Bantu language spoken by about King Leopold II of Belgium that the 1959 and was buried in St Mary’s Cemetery. Fathers of St Joseph’s Society founded a 150,000 people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Native speakers generally lived on Edward Reany was first and foremost a Catholic mission in 1905 in the Congo Free State. either side of the Congo River and its many missionary and as such he won for himself the tributaries. Like English, Lingombe was written affection of his colleagues, the esteem of state At that time there were several English and in Latin script. Fr Reany was the first to compose officials and the loyalty of African tribesmen. American Protestant Missionary Societies at a vocabulary in this tongue, besides writing its David J S Kay (75-82) work among the native tribes in the Congo. In first grammar and syntax. He translated the President Emeritus, The Edmundian Association these circumstances the natives connected the catechism into the same language, and this, together with a simple prayer book, was printed FEATURE 15

GEORGE INGOUVILLE VC George Ingouville was one of only two known Edmundian recipients of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

Family and background A lieutenant of the Royal Marine Artillery came Later career George Henry Ingouville was born at St Saviour, to his assistance and with three volunteers he George Ingouville’s service with Arrogant ended Jersey, on 7 October 1826, the eldest son of took off the crew from the cutter, rescued on 25 February 1857 and he moved on to HMS Pierre and Elisa Maria Ingouville. He attended George from the water and then towed the Victory where he remained for two months. He St Edmund’s between 1840 and 1841. Very little stricken boat out of gun range. was appointed to the Coastguard as a Boatman on is known about his school life, however his name 26 April 1857 and on 20 November he was sent Victoria Cross appears on the 1841 College Census return. to prison for desertion, rejoining on 29 December. The award was published in the London Gazette On 1 March 1858 he was stationed at Birling Career of 24 February 1857 and was among the first Gap, Sussex, being borne on the Muster Books George began his seagoing career in the Merchant Victoria Crosses to be won. At the first investiture of HMS Arrogant. Then, on 3 June 1858 he was Navy and after four years, on 6 July 1851, he of the Victoria Cross which took place in Hyde sent to serve a second term of imprisonment for joined the Royal Navy as an able seaman, entering Park on 26 June 1857, Queen Victoria decorated desertion, being returned on 30 June. Shortly HMS Trafalgar where he remained until 16 April 62 recipients with their awards. afterwards he again deserted. He went on to serve 1854, when he transferred to HMS Samson. A painting in the Royal Collection depicts the first on various ships until he left the Navy in 1863. During his service with Samson on 30 September investiture of the Victoria Cross and the recipient 1854 he was promoted Captain of the Mast. Death and legacy shown being decorated by Her Majesty has been The nearest modern equivalent of this rank Whilst serving in the Royal Navy, in 1861 identified as none other than George Ingouville! would be that of Petty or Chief Petty Officer. George married Mary Anne Le Rossignol at the The medal Roman Catholic Chapel, Bristol Road, . George’s next ship was HMS Arrogant, which he According to the previous owner, the VC medal Little else is known about George except that he joined on 1 February 1855. On 1 April he signed had been in his family’s possession for over 100 is believed to have drowned at sea on 13 January on for “seven years continuous and general years, having been given to his grandfather as 1869. His body was never recovered. service”. The Arrogant was part of the fleet security for a loan made to George. In 1971, which entered the Baltic in March 1855 during In January 2006 the Jersey Post Office released George’s VC was sent to auctioneers Spink & the Crimean War. This war, which ran from a £2 miniature sheet of four stamps Son for sale. The States of Jersey Public Works October 1853 until February 1856, was a conflict commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Committee were able to purchase it for the between the Russian Empire and an alliance of Victoria Cross. The stamp depicts the medal, island and can now be seen in the Maritime the French Empire, the British Empire, the while the margins include a depiction of HMS Museum on the New North Quay in Ottoman Empire, and the Kingdom of Sardinia. Arrogant and a portrait of George Ingouville, St Helier, Jersey. Most of the conflict took place on the Crimean against a background of a map of the Gulf peninsula, but there were smaller campaigns During his lifetime George also received the of Finland. elsewhere. Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (CGM), the Crimea David J S Kay (75-82) Medal and the Turkish Crimea Medal. It was during the ship’s service here that the President Emeritus, The Edmundian Association incident occurred for which George was to win the award of the Victoria Cross. Incident On 13 July 1855 at the Fort of Viborg in the Gulf of Finland, while the boats with HMS Arrogant engaged with the enemy, her second cutter (one of her small service boats) was swamped by the blowing up of her ammunition store and drifted to shore under enemy guns.

Although wounded, George Ingouville jumped overboard, swam round to the boat’s bows, took hold of the rope and tried to turn the cutter out to sea. 16 NEWS

Thank you to the Edmundians who gamely volunteered once again to take part in Careers’ Day. A very busy morning was had by all, and the CAREERS DAY volunteers stood up well to interrogation by a variety of age groups. 25 JANUARY 2013 We hope to see you all again next year!

FR TUNSTALL, BURSAR THE GREAT FIRE Pictures of the past Archive photographs have been restored and enlarged, and are being framed and hung around the College for current pupils to enjoy. Here are some from the Rhetoric corridor. What would they make of the College a hundred years ago – or even in the 1970s?! NEWS 17

A LETTER FROM THE HEADMASTER

JUNE 2013

The Edmundians who attended were: Alex Amery (87-93), Peter Blackman (64-71), Peter Brabazon I write with mixed feelings; on one hand it has been an excellent (59-64), Gemma Cooper (née Sandford, 92-99), Robert year for St Edmund’s, full of successes and events across all areas Dodds (91-02), Patrick Ethrington (59-64), George Georgiev (07-09), John MacNaughton (49-50), Anthony of College life, but it is hard to judge a year favourably while Parisi (54-60), Abigail Robinson (98-11), Adam Taylor (95-05), Mark Williamson (91-98). Father Pinot lies gravely ill on the Isle of Man after suffering a stroke during the Trinity Half Term holiday. As we celebrate the 60th year of Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation one thinks of the sixty plus years that Father Pinot has given to St Edmund’s; if anyone can be considered Edmundian ‘royalty’ then surely it is he. Our thanks as a community go out to the wonderful staff at Noble’s Hospital. I flew out there to visit Father Pinot and can attest personally to their great care and support. I also thank all those who have contacted the College to pass on their prayers and messages of best wishes. I have continued to enjoy a lot of contact, either in person or by correspondence, with a number of Edmundians and I thank them sincerely for taking the time and trouble to get in touch. Whilst I am very ably supported by a superb team of staff and Governors, it is always good to ‘touch base’ with Edmundians of varying generations and listen to their views and thoughts about what makes this such a special place. I may be Headmaster, but this remains your school and your opinions, suggestions and stories all help to guide and inspire. I urge you, if you have not done so already, to sign up for a copy (or more!) of the new History of the College – even in draft form it looks wonderful and Father Schofield’s text is both learned and witty. My thanks as always to the offices of the Association and Jane Spence for all their hard work on our behalf; the recent 40/50/60 reunion at the Star Tavern was a lovely event. I am looking forward to the North American reunion being organised by Mike Jenner and Roger Baker in San Antoniou this September and hope to see as many of you there as possible for what promises to be a very special weekend. With all best wishes,

PAULO DURÁN BA MA HEADMASTER 18 NEWS

OE NEWS 1920s 1940s & 1950s Robbie Bishop (St Hugh’s 28-31, Talbot 31-32) Roger W.W. Baker (Talbot 57-60) will be ‘elevated’ this Fall to the position of Vice Chargé de Presse hosts an opera in his garden every year. des Etats-Unis of the Confrérie de la Chaîne des R tisseurs. The 25,000 member international The name is Opera in the Orchard, and this food and wine society was founded in France in 12ȏ48. Roger will be formally ‘inducted’ by the summer’s opera is Carmen, on the 13th July. organisation’s leadership in the French Embassy in Washington D.C. in October. In this voluntary Please have a look at the website: capacity, he will be expected to take over responsibility for all of the organization’s US www.operaintheorchard.co.uk communications in 2014. Robbie in Talbot house 1932 – front row, third Roger is also helping Mike Jenner to organise a reunion of Old Edmundians in the US in from the left – when he was in Grammar. San Antonio, Texas this September. Patrick (Joey) Nuttgens (Talbot, 47-54). I spent four years in the School and three in Allen Hall. I recently celebrated my 80th Birthday and am fit and well. Patrick ‘Chad’ Murphy ( Challoner, 59-66). I have been living in Australia for past 35 years but am in process of returning to Ireland where I have a farm. Joseph Artesani-Lyons (Talbot 52-56). I have worked in the Insurance Industry from 1958 up to 2008 in several countries, Spain being my last residence. I sold my insurance brokerage business 5 years ago, and I spend my time between Madrid and Moraira ,in the Spanish Mediterranean coast, where I enjoy swimming and sailing. I have always kept a close contact with Ken Allen (Challoner 51-56), Fred Bowen Sr (Challoner, 47-54).and with other OE’s at different St. Edmund’s Days, and London Dinners.

are, and I’m always up for meeting should the Andrew Edwards (St Hugh’s & Stapleton, 1960s &1970s occasion arise. 71-78). Andrew has been living in Irvine, California for over twenty years and is currently Mike Wicksteed (Talbot 60-62) retired from working in product development for a printer James Boshell (Challoner, 60-68). I am still the Senior Civil Service in 2011 where he was company. He has two children aged twelve running my Hydraulic Engineering business in heading up the Communications Office for and nine. His brother Francis (Talbot 1958- Cape Town started in 1995 and will continue the judiciary of England and . He has a 1965) still lives in Ware and Anthony to do so until I drop down through sheer temporary part-time post as Communications (Douglass1959-1966) lives in Beaconsfield. exhaustion. My wife, Helen, of nearly 40 years Manager for the Litvinenko Inquest. His brother, John (Challoner 1951-53), lives advises me that I will be bored if I retire! Still (http://litvinenkoinquest.org ) In another near Portland, Oregon. open the bowling for the friendly cricket side part-time role Mike is also Hon. Secretary for at the Western Province Cricket Club, the London Topographical Society which Peter ‘JP’ Smith (Poynter & St. Hughs, 66-73) since 1972/3! publishes maps, plans and views, and research I am running a consultancy practice called the I keep in touch with a number of Old Ed’s from to assist in the study and appreciation of Marketing Doctors helping large organisations the 1968 year, Mike Stone ( Challoner 62-68), London over the ages. ( http://www.topsoc.org ) improve customer engagement directly and through social media. Haven't met any other Adrian Gilbert (Challoner 62-68), Jeremy Stephen Antram (St Hugh’s, Douglass & OEs apart from a chance meet with Paul Janion ( Challoner 57-64) have all visited Stapleton, 67-76). Pursued a career in Bonnett (1964-1970) at a Brighton Business Cape Town, see website www.hydair.co.za Hospitality, spent 22 years with Intercontinen - forum. Terry Noë (Douglass 66-72). Not much news tal and travelled Copehagen, Madrid, Paris, here in Singapore, but still flourishing! Have Tokyo, Taipei, Hong Kong, Maldives, Beijing, Mark Stewart (Poynter 70 -74) I run my been Convenor of the Rugby section at the Chongqing and Xian. Presently with Sofitel/ own educational/traditional toy shop Singapore Cricket Club and this year toured to Accor Hotels as Area General Manager for 8 (www.wiseowltoys.co.uk ), alongside Left n Argentina, Manila, Hong Kong and Jakarta – hotels. Married. and Life is Magnifique! Write – a shop, and a website and training for Schools/Early Years group for helping left- as a player of course. And still trotting out for I would like to know more about my class handed children ( www.leftshoponline.co.uk ). the Vets team – The Growlers, who came a mates and the list that graduated I think in creditable 3rd in their League this season! 1976. I have written 3 Left Hand Writing Skills books with my wife Heather and designed ‘My Nick Ivereigh (Challoner 66-75) I’m living in Pat Nunn (Poynter & Stapleton, 73-78) My Writewell Mat’. Cambridge where I’ve been for 38 years now, company Bambamsound Ltd have been asked, and I’m working at NHSBT on the Addenbrookes after the success of the BBC main output of site. I’m still in reasonably regular contact the summer Olympics, to work on the winter with a handful of OEs – they know who they Olympics in Sochi, Russia next year. NEWS 19

1980s & 1990s

Peter Rees (Challoner 81-88). We did have what turned out to be quite an unexpected reunion at Bishop’s Stortford Rugby Club’s promotion winning last game if the season. Myself, Simon Tasker (Stapleton 81-88), Danny Burgess (Challoner 81-88), Steve Blake (Staff 71-95), Mark Ormerod (Talbot 81-86), Richard Kilminster (Talbot 84-86), 2000s Nick Tucker (Challoner 74-79), Richard Offer (Challoner 79-84), Matt Woodford (Talbot 78-85). Spencer Elliott (Pole, 97-02, above) I joined in Grammar in 1997 and stayed until RH2 in 2002 My mother retired from teaching at the Alastair Wilson (Challoner, 81-88). I am currently living in College at Christmas 2012. In 2007 I was commissioned into the ALS, working in the building Industry and enjoying life in the Sunshine State. as a Lieutenant, under an Army Legal Services Cadetship to complete I visited the college on a trip back to the UK last year for the first time pupillage as an employed member of the Bar (Times article, January). in close to 20 years and was amazed at the amount of changes I am deploying to Afghanistan soon, until Christmas 2013. throughout the whole school but the walk around still bought back a lot of great memories. Ricky Khubchandani (Challoner 87-89). Currently living and working in Ghana. George Sobek (Stapleton, 87–94). George and Fiona Sobek are pleased to announce the birth of our third child, Marni Georgina Lucy Sobek on Dr Christopher St John Jackson (Junior House and Poynter 71-78). I 17 April 2013! have a business supplying technical services and expertise for the food industry ( www.csjmanagement.com ). The business has been in opera - Anna Inman, née Cox (St Hugh’s, 87-92). I have just joined OB10 in tion since 2005. Before that I was Technical Director for Youngs Blue - London as Presales/Bid Director and our daughter Marietta Primrose crest Seafoods. We live in . celebrated her first birthday on the 19th April. I have met Paul Williams ( Wyndham Paul ‘Puss’ Williams, Poynter Jim Aram’s 68-75) several times as he lives in Corbridge, Northumberland. Running medals (Challoner 87-94) Marek Dergiman (Douglas, 59-66, right). Unfortunately there are not many OE’s in this part of the world. Recently had a total knee replacement but this will not keep Santa from visiting Zimbabwe this Xmas.

Yara Banz (Douglass, 91-95). I am happy to announce the birth of our first baby – a little boy, Alexis Max, born on the 13.4.13! We are all doing well and enjoying the 1970-1980 challenges of having a newborn! After maternity leave I will be back at work in the institute of pathology, situated in Bern, where I have (more Tony O'Regan (Challoner 66-71) / Paul Nesbitt-Larking (Challoner or less) been living since returning back to Switzerland in 1995. Any Old 66-73). Following a 35 year break, two Old Edmundians have reunited Edmundians who still remember me and are passing by are more than about 3600 miles from Old Hall Green. Paul Nesbitt-Larking has been welcome to visit – a spare bed is always at hand for unexpected visitors! a Professor of Political Science at Huron University College in London, Ontario, Canada since 1992. Arriving in London in 2005, to take up a Prisca Hefti (Talbot, 96-99). Became an aunt for the second time last position as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Geriatric Psychiatry, Tony O year. Working as a Social Worker in Massachusetts. Regan, (known as Michael at St Edmunds), came across Paul’s name Sarah-Jane Platt, née Quirke (Pole, 93-98). Just gave birth on 26th and made contact. Since then, the two have met frequently, forming a April to a second beautiful daughter, Olivia Aeryn. Her sister, Elinor, was small and unofficial Edmundian Association of two in Western Ontario. born in Sept 2011. Tony and Paul enjoy family get-togethers and reminiscing about school days. As former choristers, the old boys can be relied upon to sing a few Laith Bazzoui (Stapleton 80-84). I have been residing in UAE since verses of O Beate Mi Edmunde around the time of St. Edmund’s day. 10 years, married with two girls. Paul and Tony would be delighted to make contact with other Old Panikos Demosthenous (Junior House and Stapleton, 75-80). I have Edmundians living in the area. two sons attending St Edmunds. George is in Elements and Zach in year 4 Prep School. I am Principal of a legal firm in Crouch End London, and Apology : attended the 1982 year reunion drinks in London and at the College The article under ‘OE News’ in the last Newsletter about work carried out last year. by Glenn Kielty and family came from a personal letter he had written to another Old Edmundian with whom he has maintained a long standing connection over many years, and was sent, without Glenn’s knowledge to St Edmund’s. The Editor apologises if this was contrary to Glenn’s wishes. 20 NEWS

WELCOME BACK

Alex is working with Mike Jenner on his book about St Hugh’s and will also be attending the OE US reunion in Florida this autumn. She met Mike when she was living in Washington DC, however she and husband Gil are currently in Moscow, having been posted to the US Embassy there. This means she is able to visit the UK and her family more often.

Spencer Hamill (56-65) visiting on Wednesday 6 February. Spencer was also visiting at the MICHAL & PAWEL JORD request of Mike Jenner for his AN-ROZWADOWSKI AND FAM ILIES History of St Hugh’s, in order |to photograph a pair of rather Michal Jordan-Rozwadowski (82-84) visiting from Canada, with his historic cricket bats that in their brother Pawel (82-84) and their families on Friday 3 May. time have been used both for (photo: from lft, Pawel with daughters Natalia and Paula, John Vaughan- punishment and reward. He was Shaw, Michal’s daughter Lauren, Montserrat Terrats-Jordan, Yoshiko accompanied by his mother who Nakamachi-Jordan, and Michal holding son Sebastian ) remembered her sadness at ITH DAVID KAY HAMILL (right) W leaving her son in Boarding at SPENCER Michal was at St Edmunds in Elements and Rudiments in 1982-84 and the start of each term. then returned as a Rhetorician 1988-89. He was accompanied by his wife, Yoshiko Nakamachi, their daughter Lauren, 8, and son Sebastian, 6. Michal is a Director of IT architecture at Shoppers Drug Mart in Toronto. David Peel (51-59) and Ronald Gladman (54-59) Also visiting was Michal’s brother Pawel, who was at St Edmund’s in visiting the Chapel on Rudiments and Grammar between 1982 and 1984. His wife Montserrat Wednesday 15 May. and daughters Natalia, 13 and Paula, 12, were visiting with him. Pawel (photo: from Lft, David is a foreign correspondent for the Canadian newspapers the Globe and Kay, David Peel, Ronald Mail, and is about to transfer into a media and PR role at the Bank of Gladman, Paulo Durán in Montreal, Capital Markets. the Chapel vault). A great vote of thanks is due to John Vaughan-Shaw for giving up his Welcome to David and time to come to College and give a tour. As it turns out, he was Pawel’s Ronald, who were keen Housemaster in Grammar. to have a detailed look FROM LEFT; DAVID K AY, DAVID PEEL, RONALD GLADMAN, HEA at the Pugin Chapel. DMASTER PAULO DURÁN Alexandra Riboni (née Wingfield, 86-93) and husband Gil visiting from David Kay agreed to Moscow on Wednesday 1 May. took them on a tour of both the Crypts – an intrepid move considering the heavy rainfall of Alex was one of the first four girls to attend St Hugh’s in 1986, and the day before! While they were here, David and Ronald stopped off remembers it as quite a tough time. She was made to sit next to the at the College Museum to look at the Pugin drawings, and met with only other girl in her year (perish the thought she should sit with a Headmaster, Paulo Durán. They also climbed to the Upper Sacristy, boy!) despite a mutual dislike – they became good friends in later and had a look at their personal College files! years. Looking around St Hugh’s, she was pleasantly surprised by the changes to the interior which have resulted in light and spacious rooms. Some aspects she recognised from the old days, including the carved Louise King (95-04) visiting the bench (pictured) which she remembers used to sit three of them all Chapel on Wednesday 22 May. those years ago! Louise King visited the College Chapel on 22 May in the name of research. She is required to cover the works of Pugin for her degree course, and what better example could there be than St Edmund’s? David Kay once again very kindly gave up his time to show her the Chapel and Crypts.

LOUISE KING

NGFIELD) ONI ALEX RIBONI (NÉE WI ALEX AND GIL RIB NEWS 21

US REUNION The US reunion is now taking place in San Antonio on 21/22 September 2013 . San Antonio is a Texas city most famous for its beautiful river walk (see: www.sanantonioriverwalk.com).

We are now staying in the Riverwalk Vista preceded by cocktails on a private river boat hotel ( www.riverwalkvista.com ), which is cruise before disembarking at the restaurant. a historic brick-faced, boutique hotel a few steps from the famous river. There will be a weekend jazz festival Our Friday night casual dinner will be in town that attracts the best in the Veranda Room of the Casa Rio (www.casa-rio.com ). Established in 1946 musicians from all over the country. this is the oldest restaurant on the river, rich There is the also the Alamo nearby, in local flavor, color and sounds. It is close and a very colorful local market. to the hotel and is famous for its colorful It's going to be a terrific weekend! umbrellas lining the river bank. Our Saturday night reunion dinner is in a For more information or to book your place, private dining room at Biga on the Banks contact Mike Jenner at: (www.Biga.com ) where we have a private [email protected] room overlooking the river. Dinner will be 22 NEWS

IN MEMORIAM We have learned of the deaths of the following Edmundians:

Francis Craig (St Hugh’s & Challoner 1937-40) died on 12 April 2012 aged 85 Inigo de Arteaga Alcazar Marquis of Távara, (Junior House 1980-81) died on 14 October 2012 aged 43 Fr Andrew Dorricott (Allen Hall 1947-49) died on 3 May 2013 aged 89 Fr Brian Heaney (Allen Hall 1948-53) died on 26 February 2013 aged 85 Gerard Mahoney (Allen Hall 1951-57) died on 29 January 2013 aged 79 Fr Kenneth McCabe (Allen Hall 1966-66) died on 6 February 2013 aged 78 Rodney Mieville (St Hugh’s & Talbot 1939-47) died on 23 April 2013 aged 83

May they rest in peace.

FAREWELL TO further his education, he took his leave of BP in 1961 and migrated to Canada where, in 1964, he received his PhD in Physical Chemistry RODNEY from University of Western Ontario. MIEVILLE After graduation, he was employed by Standard Oil (later Amoco Rodney Mieville was Oil) in Chicago, Illinois, USA. At Amoco, he became a Senior born in Paris and, due Research Scientist, where he specialized in catalysis, ceramic to the imminent membranes and emissions control, acquiring ten patents during spectre of World War II, his tenure, which ended with retirement in 1992. in 1935 his family relocated back to London. He came to St Edmund’s After retirement, Rodney started his own company, Mega-Carbon, in 1939 and was one of a small group of students at that time that to develop applications for clean-air technology using specialized specialised in science subjects. carbon filters. He became an Associate of the Royal Institute of Chemistry in 1952 Rodney Louis Mieville was born on 22 September 1929 and was in and a year later received a University of London degree in Chemistry St Hugh’s & Talbot between 1939 and 1947. He died on 23 April from the Northern Polytechnic Institute. 2013 due to complications from Alzheimer's at the age of 83. He is Following his studies, Rodney worked in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, as survived by his wife, Manijeh Mieville, his daughter, Patricia Mieville, an industrial chemist in a firm of foundry suppliers, and then took a his son, Ian Mieville, and two grandchildren, Leila and Luc Mieville. job in Research and Development at British Petroleum. Wanting to May he rest in peace.

2012-13 COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES President Emeritus David Kay 40s-50s-60s Michael Lloyd President Rt Rev David Konstant Hong Kong George Sobek Vice President Jeremy Janion New Zealand Alex Binnie Chaplain Fr Michael Pinot de Moira Singapore Terry Noë Chairman Peter Brabazon Spain Victor Tarruella Treasurer Henryk Klocek USA Mike Jenner Secretary Michael Elgood Communications Tim Fuller College Liaison Maggie McCann Headmaster Paulo Durán Head Boy Charles Hempsted Head Girl Abigail Neal NEWS 23

THE HISTORY OF ST EDMUND’S COLLEGE

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To mark the 450th anniversary of the foundation of St Edmund’s College in 2018, we are delighted to announce that we are publishing a new book.

The History of St Edmund’s College will be a lavishly illustrated commemorative book tracing the journey from its roots in northern France and Hampshire through to the flourishing community which exists today. This specially written 200-page, hard cover, coffee table format book, written by Fr Nicholas Schofield, which uses material from the College archives along with fascinating new research and specially commissioned photography, will be a beautifully designed and produced volume for every Edmundian to treasure. Unfortunately, the Subscribers’ List has now closed, but it is still possible to pre-order your copy from St Edmund’s College, at the discounted price of £25 until the end of August. Once the book is published, it will cost the full price of £30. The book will be posted to you as soon as it is published, or you can opt to collect it from the College. Please send your name, postal and email addresses, the number of books you require and your preference for collecting or receiving your order by post, along with a cheque for £25 per book, payable to St Edmund’s College, to: Alumni Office St Edmund’s College Old Hall Green Ware SG11 1DY DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 21/22 SEPTEMBER 2013 US REUNION IN ST ANTONIO, TEXAS Contact Mike Jenner at [email protected] SUNDAY 17 NOVEMBER 2013 ST EDMUND’S SUNDAY HIGH MASS 10.30AM LUNCH 12.30PM. ALL EDMUNDIANS WELCOME WEDNESDAY 11 DECEMBER 2013 7PM, CAROL CONCERT IN THE CHAPEL. ALL WELCOME!

All Edmundians are welcome to attend these events, for which details will be published on the website during the year.

CONTACT Jane Spence Alumni Officer, St Edmund’s College Telephone: 01920 824358 Email: [email protected] www.edmundianassociation.org.uk PLEASE NOTE: THE ALUMNI OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED FROM THURSDAY 4 JULY TO SUNDAY 8 SEPTEMBER

FRONT COVER OEs ROGER JAMES (85-92), CLARE EDWARDS (91-93) AND MATTHEW CAMPBELL (87-92) AT THE LONDON DINNER, BUTCHERS’ HALL, 20 MAY 2013 BACK COVER THE LONDON DINNER, BUTCHERS’ HALL