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INDEX Editorial School Notes "" Advent Term Operatic Production .. Mr. H. P. Snowden Mr. W. R. Rushworth" . Mr-. J. F. Chambers The Memorial Garden Speech Day Chapel Notes Fountains Terror "" She Stoops to Conquer House Notes Lower School Notes Founder's Day, 1954 The Library The Bear Pit Music Notes C.C.F. Notes School Shooting Cricket Notes Swimming Boxing ." Athletics .. Lawn Tennis Photographic Society Valete Alleyn Old Boy's Club Notes .. Next Issue

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EDITORIAL One of the mo.st impo.rtant functions o.f a S7ho.o.l ~agazine i~ to .be a depo.sitory of

facts. For when the brief memory o.f a striking article o.r editOrial has faded, the magazine is stili useful as a sourceof facts. . ' ',., .

The writer o.r employer who. wishes to find. o.ut the details o.f his. subject s early life turns naturally to. his scho.o.l magazine. Doubtless he curses the stupid blo.ckhead o.f an edito.r who. seems to. have suppressed every detail o.f his subject'l! career, and stuffed the magazine with pretentio.us prose. Altho.ugh there. must be fe'Y bo.ys who. can spend seven or eight years in a scho.o.l, and no.t find a place m the magazme somewhere. '. '

, ' Thus the edito.r of a schoo.l magazme gradually realizes that, pleasaI?-t as it is ~o. fill the magazine with florid articles, it is equally if not mo.re impo.rtant .fo.r hun to. get m t~e facts. Fo.r such fame as he may earn depends no.t on the me11p:luous pro.se o.f hiS edito.rials, but o.n his usefulness to po.sterity in the fo.rm o.f future writers o.r emplo.yers.

SCHOOL NOTES SCHOOL OFFICIALS-ADVENT TERM, 1954

SCHOOL CAPTAIN: J. M. Wales. SmiooLPREFEcrs: P.A. March, P. A. Badmin, A. J. Bowen; C. S. Co.ok. fiOUSE PREFEcrs: D. A. Buckman, T. T. Elkingto.n, H. J. Milbo.rro.w, R. J. SquireS,

M. St. Vincent (b); B. A. Geliot, J. J. W:Gilfo.rd, D.J. NC?w, J.A.Saunders(bn); " B. G. Ho.wes (c); R. Faithfuli, M. A. Field, A. E. F~~ger, P. W. G. Mo.rley,

D. G. Woo.dard (d); G. F. Pye, J. M. Shaw, G. G. Willlmns (r); A. R. French; " M. J. Landry, G. O'Co.nor, I. G. Phillips, D. H. Tucker (s); P. W. R. Corfi~ld,

K. W. Farringto.n, R. Lewis, I. S. Shepherd (t); P. A. Lo.ngley, M. J.E. Lo.VICk, , C. H. Reddingto.n, C. N. West (tn).

CAPTAIN OF FOOTBALL P. A. Badmin, CAPTAIN OF CROSS-COUNTRY J. M. Wales CAPTAIN OF FIvEs P. A. Badmin CAPTAIN OF SHOOTING M. J. E. Lovick CAPTAIN OF FENCING M. J. Gale CAPTAIN OF CHEss .. J. M. Shaw SECRETARY OF FOOTBALL L. J. Mo.o.re SECRETARY OF FIvEs . . D. M. Pretlo.ve SECRETARY OF BOXING B. G. Ho.wes SECRETARY OF SHOOTING A. D. McCree SECRETARY OF CHEss P. W. R. Co.rfield SECRETARY OF MUSIC . . H. J. Po.mero.y SECRETARY OF THE " 50 " CLUB .. C. H. Reddingto.n SECRETARY OF THE BEAR PIT. . . . C. S. Coo.k LIBRARIAN .. C. H. Reddingto.n CHAPEL PREFECT .. C. H. Reddingto.n

The Edito.r o.f this editio.n o.f the Edward Alleyn Magazine is C. H. Reddingto.n assisted by J. W. Ely.

OLD BOYS' HONOURS AND APPOINTMENTS W. N. Mann, M.D., F.R.C.P. (c 1919-28), appo.inted Physician to. Her Majesty's

Ho.useho.ld. V. H. Melio.r, D.P.A. (Lo.nd.) (t 1929-35), so.licito.r. Appo.inted Deputy To.wn Clerk,

Bo.ro.ugh o.f Malden and Co.ombe. J. J. Orchard (r 1942-50) has been awarded a Research Scho.larship at King's Co.llege,

Cambridge. '

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ACADEMIC Oxford

~ M. J. Barnes (b 1945-51), Final Ho.no.urs Scho.o.l o.f Mo.dern Histo.ry, Class IL R. Brown (d 1951-53), Ho.no.ur Mo.deratio.ns in Mathematics; Class I. ' P.G. Philpo.tt (b and C 1934-43), M.A., RSc" D.Phil. '.

~ M. J. Wo.o.ds (b 1947-52), Ho.nour Moderatio.ns in Classics, Class 11.

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Cambridl!e :! J. J. Orchard (r 1942-50), Archaeo.lo.gical and Anthropo.lo.gical Tripo.s, Part 11, Class I. A. T. G. Co.o.per (b 1946-51), Mo.dern and Mediaeval Languages Tripo.s, Part 11,

Class n. ~R. T. Fo.rster (b 1945-51), Theo.lo.gical Tripo.s, Part 11, Class Ill.

M. J. Edwards (b 1945-52), Histo.riciil Tripos, Part I, Class I. D. S. Jo.nes (b 1946-52), Music Tripo.s, Part I, Class III. '

London M. J. Lea (c and R 1942-50), B.Sc., Class n.

North Staffordshire ~. A. Richards (tn 1945-50), B.A., Class n, Division ii.

SCHOOL NOTES

It is with great regret that we record the death o.f Mr. R. M. Everet-t on the 15th August. He was fo.r many years a College Governo.r, an Estates Go.vernor o.f Alieyn's Co.llege o.f Go.d's Gift, a Go.vernor o.f James Alien's Girls', ' Scho.o.l and a member 'o.f the Chapel Co.l1111littee. Mr. Everett was a great friend' , of Alieyn's, attended many of o.ur functions and rarely missed the annual inspectio.n " o.f the Co.rps. He represented the Governing Bo.dy on the War Memo.rial Co.mmittee where his wise coundil and particularly his kno.wledge o.f gardens 'was of great value. He will be missed by his many friends at Alleyn's.

Speech Day this year was an info.rmal o.ccasion. The co.mbination o.f th\! Governors' visit with Speech Day was a pleasing experiment. Lord Gorell, Chairman of the Go.vernors, distributed the prizes.

This term we bid farewell to. Mr. Sno.wden, who. leaves us after thirty-three years. We wish him a long and happy retirement. To Mr. Rushwo.rth, who has jo.ined the Staff of Bedford Scho.o.l, and to. Mr. Chmnbers, who has taken an appo.intment with the Nottinghmnshire Educatio.n Co.mmittee, we send o.ur best wishes.

We welco.me Mr. T. L. Evans, D.L.C., who. has joined the Physical Educatio.n Department; Mr. R. E. Gro.ves, B.~. (Oxon.), who. has jo.ined the Geo.graphy Department and succeedS MT. Rushwo.rth m charge of fo.o.tball, and Mr. D. L. Metzger, who has co.me to teach Mathematics and Science. We also welcomervr:-:JJierre Amaud L.-es-L., who is our "Assistant Fran!(ais" this year. '

V Mr. Croft published a bo.o.k entitled ~'Spare the Rod" in July, which has been weB "received in the Natio.nal Press.

We co.ngratulate Mr. Gasco.igne o.n being awarded the degree o.f Ph.D. by Lo.ndon , University. Mr. GascOlgne lectured to. the British Association at Oxfo.rd this year on the subject of Limapontiidae. We understand that the results o.f his researches are to. be published later.

We co.ngratulate also. Mr. W. Nicklen, our Schoo.l Fencing co.ach, o.n winning the Professio.nal Fo.il Champio.nship o.f England fo.r 1954.

" J. F. Pretlo.ve (c 1944-51) had a successful seaso.n and was top o.f the batting averages fo.r C:ambridge University, scoring fo.ur centuries.

'- M. J. Stewart (t 1943-50) played last seaso.n for the Surrey County Cricket Eleven and sco.red two. centuries. - . ",'

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'-.,. M. R. Maynard (r 1943-49) ran for England against Belgium in the Two Miles Race at the White City on September 29th.

J. D. Codrington (t 1927-36) represented Great Britain against U.S.A. in the Dewar Match for Small Bore Rifle Shooting.

R. Brown (d 1952-54) of New College, Oxford, represented Oxford University against Cambridge in Table Tennis and won the Oxford Singles Competition.

J. E. Stride (b 1946-53) was placed first in the English Festival of Spoken Poetry held in July, 1954. He also gained first place in the four sections of Dramatic Verse; Eighteenth Century Verse, Nineteenth Century Verse and Unseen in mainly adult competition. . I On July 7th, Mr. Donaldwo.lfit and.Miss Rosalind Iden visited the School f.or the second year running to judge the Collins' Reading Prize. It was won by A. C. Spearing (r).

We congratulate P. W. Corfield (t), D. J. New (bn), J. M. Shaw (r), D. H. Tucker (s) and C. N. West (bn) on being awarded . State Scholarships as a result of the recent G.C.E. examinations. A number of other boys gained distinctions.

Slowly the School is changing colour. Each holiday the paint spreads, so that now only the middle corridors and a few antique form rooms retain their pristine hues or lack of hues. The Great Hall has been brightened with a covering of silvery grey, and the exterior woodwork of the School repainted.

We acknowledge the receipt of, and apologize in advance for any omissions, the following magazines: Boltonian, Caterham School Magazine, Forest School Magazine, James Allen's Girls' School Magazine, Maidstonian, Rosallian, Brentwoodian, Alleyniali, Victorian, Wellingtonian, Dulwich College Preparatory School Magazine, Wellingbutian, Gresham, Fettesian, Portcullis, Suttonian, Elizabethan, and the St. Dunstan's College Chronicle.

ADVENT TERM OPERATIC PRODUCTION As usual for the Advent Term we are producing a Gilbert and Sullivan Opera, this

time "Ruddigore", on Tuesday 14th, Wednesday 15th, Friday 17th and Saturday 18th December, at 7.30 p.m. in the Great Hall.

MR. H. P. SNOWDEN With the retirement of Mr. Snowden, another link with the remote past is broken,

for he joined the staff in January, 1921, at a time when the School was developing in every way, growing in size, in importance and in breadth of interest, and Mr. Snowden was one of those who were able to help in this development. A good games player, he was always willing to give his services in coaching and encouraging the boys; a keen student and exponent of everything military, he at once joined the Cadet Corps and it was to a great extent owing to his work that in October 1923 the School formed a contingent of the O.T.C. Junior Division. He remained an Officer and Adjutant of the O.T.C. for some years and, in addition, gave much of his spare time to the 1st Surrey Rifles, the local Territorial Unit, of which he became the Commanding Officer in 1928.

With the outbreak of war in 1939, Colonel Snowden accompanied the Junior School on its journeys through England, but he joined the forces during 1940, remaining away until the School returned to Dulwich after the war., .

Since that time, Mr. Snowden has been for the most part associated with the Lower School, where, in addition to his teaching· programme, he gave most valuable help in supervising the games. His organizing ability and willing co-operation were constantly in demand; for many years he has been responsible for the organization of medical inspection and records, and, for some time, he undertook the difficult task of collecting the money and keeping the accounts of school dinners. We are mo~t grateful to him for performing these irksome extraneous duties.

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Mr. Snowden was. firs! and foremost a soldier. He had a keen sense of duty, a fund of good humour and kindliness, a great respect for tradition and an unflinching devotion to any cau.se he .was ,?alled on to serve. We wish him and Mrs. Snowden many years of happmess m theIr retIrement.

MR. W. R. RUSHWORTH Mr. Rushworth is one of several Old Boys whom the Headmaster has invited to

becom,: members of the staff, and certainly this policy has proved a great success. We knew him as a~ excellent games player from his school days, as a School Prefect and as a good persevenng student. These qualities, developed and matured made him a very good schoolmaster, one who never hesitated to give up time and ene~gy for the welfare of the Sc~ool. .~e was responsible, together with Mr. Waters, for the Handicraft of the Sch<?ol-m ad~ltlOn, ~y scenery. required by dramatic productions was readily forthcommg. But.It was his work; WIth School football specially, and cricket to a lesser degree, for ~hlch we are especlally.gra~eful and he ~ees !he reward for his efforts in the good reputatIOn the School has mamtamed. We WIsh him all success in his new post at Bedford School and assure him of a friendly welcome whenever he returns to Alleyn's.

MR. J. F. CHAMBERS .We were very sorry to bid farewell last tenn to Mr. Chambers who for five years

was m char~e of.a great part of the History teaching at Alleyn's. W~ shall miss his quiet humo~r, hIS WIde sympath~, his nonchalan.tl~ discur~ive approach. His work as ~rown s H.ouse Tutor a~d vylth the C.C.F., hIS Interest In School Societies, especially In DramatIcs, brought him Into constant touch with the life of the School outside the classroom.

-. We wish him ,:very happ~!!ss ~ his n!!w postin the Midlands, and we hope that the d.emands of e.ducatlOnal admimstratlOn WIll not prevent him visiting us whenever he has the opportumty. .

THE MEMORIAL GARDEN . When in 1946 it vyas. dec~ded to layout a garden as .part of the memorial to Alleyn

Old Boys who lost therr lives m the two world wars, the SIte chosen in the angle between Townley Road and Cal~on Avenu.e .~as a.wil~erness of rubble and rubbish left behind by the R.A.F. balloon site and a clVllIan al~ raid shelter. Luckily the cost of clearing the Slte .. wascoyered by war damage compensatIOn.·

C<?nsiderable discussion took place during the meetings of the War Memorial Cor:nmlttee before the plan submitted by Mr. V. K Haslam was used as the basis of the deSIgn finally ad?pted. It takes the form of a cross tnade up of two wide paved paths. the longer blsectmg the angle between the two roads and the shorter crossing it at right angles about three-quarters of the way from the angle to the boundary with Townley fiel~. It has rose beds, four small lawns and herbaceous borders flanking the whole whIle ornamental trees and shrubs will ultimately provide a screen along the field boun~ary .. ~he whole garden is edged by a beech hedge and when this has grown suffiCIently It IS proposed to remove the iron railings.

!he fine wrought iro? gate which was officially opened by Lord Gorell on Founder's D'lY IS bl~ck pIcked out m gold leaf and surmounted by the school anns in full colour The flankmg wa!!s were built of small red bricks specially made capped with Portland stone. The deSIgn for the gll:te and walls was the work of a group which included Mr. Hasla.m, Mr. Kenneth Spnng, Mr. Logan, Mr. Waters and Mr. Green.ofthefirm of Messrs. PIpers who constructed the gate. Mr. R. G. D. Vernon acted as Honorary Archite'?t throughout. The cost would have been considerably greater but for the gene~osIty of three O.ld Boys, Messrs. F. c., E. S. and L. F. Hibberd, who undertook to proVIde all the mater!al apart from the gate itself and to be responsible for the erection of the gate and supportmg walls.


,No account of the garden would be complete without special reference to Mr. Haslam, who was not only responsible for the supervision of the original lay out, but chose the plants and gave many hundreds of hours of his time at all seasons of the year to ensure that Alleyn's should have a garden worthy of the purpose for which it was designed.

SPEECH DAY AND GOVERNORS' VISIT-23rd July, 1954 Speech day this year was a less formal ceremony than usual, and was combined with

the annual Governors' visit. The platform party included the Chairman of the Governors, Lord Gorell, the Deputy Chairman, Mr. McChristison and Governors Lord Ammon, Mr. Aldous, Mrs. Crossman, Professor Guthrie, Mr. Pearce, Mr. Rouse, Mr. Scott, Mr. Tiley, Major Vernon,Mr. Woollard and Professor Young. The Officers of the Foundation and of the A1leyn Old Boys' Clubs were also present.

Lord ,Gotell opened the proceedings by asking the Headmaster to present his report.

Mr. Hudson began by commenting on the various items appearing in the White Book adding that School societies from bird watching to debating, and productions such as "The Mikado" and "Antony and Cleopatra", were not included. He said goodbye to the four masters leaving, Mr. Snowden, Mr. McClymont, Mr. Rushworth and Mr. Chambers and thanked them for many years of valuable service to the School. He was delighted to welcome so many Governors and thanked them for coming down to the School direct from a Board Meeting which had taken place at Burlington House that morning. The 'Headmaster then told an interested audience how the Governing Body was constituted and pointed out how lucky the School was to have a Board so interested in· the work and well being of Alleyn's, particularly in these days of increasing standardization and centralization in the administration of education. . .' ' .Lord Gorell also commented with pleasure upon the number of his colleagues present and added how glad he was to be invited to present the prizes and to speak to the boys. He mentioned his school days at Harrow but added that now his loyalties included the Schools of this Foundation. He had now been Chairman of, the Governors for over five years and said that he found himself increasingly proud of his connection with Dulwich College and AlIeyn's School. He mentioned particularly the happy relations which existed between himself, the Governors and the Headmaster and said that this could bring nothing but good to the School. After a brief and amusing speech he ended by advising boys to behave like boys whilst at school and acquit themselves as men when they left.

After the presentation of the prizes the usual votes of thanks ended the proceedings.

PRIZE WINNERS Bracewell Smith Prize: P. J. Stokely ; A. C. Spearing. Henderson Divinity Prize: J. M. Wales. EvanSpicer Classics Prize: C. S. Cook. Canon Carver Prizes: French, Senior : D. H. Tucker.

Junior: R. Faithfull. German, Senior : A. Sampson. ,

Junior: P. M. R. 1. Bladon. Smith's Prizes: Mathematics: J. M.Shaw.

Physics: J. M. Shaw, D. J. New. Chemistry: D. J. New.

Edward Alleyn Lodge Prize : G. F. Dimond. Collins Reading Prize: A. C. Spearing. Brading Essay Prize : A C. Spearing. Woolrich English Verse Prize: A. C. Spearing. A.O.B. Jubilee Memorial Prize: G. F. Dimond. Swift Geography Prize: Not awarded. Norris Prize for Mathematics: D. A. Buckman.

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History Prize: Senior: K. S. Macdonald. , Junior: J. Ely.

E. H. Young Prize: R. J. Squires, B. Stone, P. A. March. Founder's Art Prize: R. D. Cowdy. Art Prize: Senior: R. D. Cowdy.

Junior : T. A. Pix. Woodwork Prize: P. J. Gafney. Music Prizes: Viola: G. P. Bolgar.

Chorister's: J. D. Mitchell. Horn: R. D. Cowdy. Singing : R. Edwards. Violin: R. Cumming (presented by G. L. Hosking, Esq., AO.B.) Lower School Music: M. Hook.

Allison Reading Prize: 2nd year: T. M. Board. 1st year: P. R. D. Perdriau.

Vth Form Subject Prizes: Classics: D. J. Lewis. Mathematics : D. A Ellenden. Modern Languages: C. A F. Hills. History: S. R. H. Chapman. English: M. J. Gooderson, R. D. B. Hampton. Chemistry: J. A. Lewis. Physics: B. J. Carpenter. Geography: J. C. Darlington.

CHAPEL NOTES Chapel Prefect: C. H. REDDINGTON

. Last term's peak at the Chapel was Commemoration Sunday, when the whole Foundation was represented in the Chapel. It was most pleasant and symptomatic to see that the number of representatives from Alleyn's was larger than for some years, despite pressing "A" level examinations. A number of boys also sang in the choir which on this occasion was really excellent. The Right Rev. Joost de Blank, Suffragan Bishop of Stepney, gave one of his excellent sermons on the subject of building Christ's house. '

Trinity is however full of events for the school; for the day preceding Commemoration Sunday was Founder's Day with three important events connected with the Chapel. There was a well attended HolyCommuniou arranged at short notice., This was followed by a breakfast in the "Upper Room". Then the school services at the second of which Lord Ammon gave the address. After this came the peak of the day's religious events, in a simple yet moving service the School War Memorial Garden was finally opened and dedicated.

The Chaplain preached at the normal School and Leavers' services. A voluntary plainsong choir sang Evensong each Wednesday. And there was a steady attendance at the "Mid-week Matins" on Wednesdays, at 8.30 a.m. These will be continued this term., The "Focus" has gained a few recruits from A1leyn's.

These notes are not complete however, without mention of J. D. Mitchell, who has been a pillar of strength at the Chapel, doing anything from cleaning the plate to playing the organ. All who use the Chapel are grateful. This term's services are as follows :

Weekly Services: Matins, Wednesdays, 8.30 a.m. Evensong times announced before each service.

School Services: Wed. 22nd. Sept., 11.30 p.m., Rev. E. F. Smith, B.D., B.A. . 13th Oct. " F. S. Bull, B.D.

10th Nov. " M. G. Gorton, M.A. " 1st Dec. " " The Chaplain.

Mon. 20th Dec. 2.45 p.m. Festival of the Nine Lessons. Sunday Services: Holy Communion, 8.0 a.m.

• Matins and Sermon, 11.0 a.m. Evensong and Sermon, 6.30 p.m.

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CONTRIBUTIONS

FOUNTAINS

The English do not seem to have as many fount~ins as they ought to have, for ~uch fountains as they do possess are as a rule greatly enjoyed. Can the reason for this be connected with frosts snow or some other likely climatic condition, or is there some deeper reason? Why' should we not surround ourselves with the things we like? Is it self-control or masochism?

The fountain is one of the most pleasing refiriementsof civilisation, a charming blend of Architecture and sculpture, yet even so depending upon an inve!ltive use of nature for its effuct. . What is more attractive to terminate a vista or path m a garden, or a park, or a street? What sound could be more pl~asant and satisfying on a summer's day the the delightfully playful splashing of a fountam? For by the very movements of its waters the fountain suggests and, indeed, shows finality and contentment, always pleasurable from the first upward thrust of the clear wat~rs to the last faping ~elicious serenade and rippling splashings as the element returns to Its own, symbolIc of lIfe.

Despite their obviQusly intri.nsic merits not all fountains are beautiful but none are ever horrifying. An example of this latter kind is the new fountain in Green Park, where poor Diana,Iooking rather impracticable even for a divine huntress is self-c0J?sciC!u.sly posed on top of some rather peculiarly shaped dolphins. To say the least an umnspmng motif. But when the sun shines on the water eVen this has a certain style.

Of a different yet more exciting type is the unusual fountain on The South Bank. The whole thing is both amusing and joyful. The water descends in great swooshes from various scoop like shapes which fill up and then tilt over, so that this fountain has always an admiring throng of spectators which is truly the mark of success.

Thisfounta.in differs radically from the one in Green Park, which differs equally again from the fountains in Regent's Park, these from that outside the Dorchester Hotel and so it could go on. For there are many types of fountains, the two I have discu;sed are both branches of the same enjoyable art form. Long may it flourish and spout!

C. H. REDDINGTON (U.VI c)

TERROR

He repeated his question, his unwavering eye drilling me through and through until it jangled on some nerve in my brain as the dentist's drill on the raw, soft, exposed centre of your molar. I winced. He had to know. I tore my gaze away from his cold, expressionless eye, and glanced at my watch. I ran my tongue feverishly over my dry, cracked lips. I tried to swallow but my throat was parched and painful. I pretended to feel in my inner pocket, trying to put up a fa"ade of nonchalance. It was no good, he was waiting, waiting tight-lipped and inscrutable, waiting for my answer. Sooner or later he would have to know. There were only two answers, but the one which in my heart of hearts I wished to give would be disastrous. I flinched again and my eye was irresistibly drawn in fascinated horror to the machine, hissing and steaming, in front of him, just waiting for the turn of a handle. I shuddered, and despite the enveloping an.d clammy steam I felt a chill down my spine. "Come", I thought, "the man is, when all ~s said and done, at your service ... " But deep down I knew how shallow. was t~s consolation. He wasn't the sort of man to take kindly to a complete ungearrng of his system, a change of routine. There at his side they were all ready and filled, but, for my purpose, wrongly filled. My answer would involve fresh utensils and would require great attention. His hand quivered on the handle, and the machine with a snort of fury threw off a vicious jet of steam and an accompanying spurt of boiling liquid. I had to answer soon ... now ... "No, no," I croaked, with entreaty in my eyes," ... without sugar."

C. S. COOK (U.VI c).

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THE BEAR PIT PRESENTS

SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER

Dramatic critics are agreed that comedy is more realistic than tragedy because it, characters and situations correspond more nea.rlyto the experiences of the many, yet we have grown accustomed to productions of "Hamlet" in modern dress without evev seeing a great comedy of the past in anything but period costume. A producer of "Twelfth Night", for example, will quite arbitrarily stage Shakespeare's comedy in eighteenth century dress and decor, although a modern setting for the more naturalistic comedies of the eighteenth century seems never to occur to him. And so the Bear Pit Committee and its enterprising producers, A. C. Spearing and G Dimond, earned our gratitude on the evenings of July 22 and 24 by their present-day representation of Goldsmith's comedy, "She Stoops to Conquer". Not only was the play competently produced and acted, but a deal of trouble had been taken over the text of the play to find apt parallels in the modern scene for any topicalities of the eighteenth century which would give the lie to the fashions of the 1950s or puzzle a twentieth century audience.

The result, I thought, gave us all the fun and freshness that the comedy must have held for its first-night audience. I cannot imagine either Dr. Johnson's conversation or David Garrick's acting appearing so "modern" to us as did Oliver Goldsmith's dialogue. Unlike the former, Goldsmith never made "little fishes talk like whales", though most would agree with the latter that Nolly could "write like an angel". And if Garrick was right in his stricture that the playwright talked like poor Poll in private life, his producer on this occasion made handsome amends by delivering one of the most graceful speeches I have ever heard from the front of the stage after the curtain fell.

The team-spirit and enjoyment of the entire cast were patent to all. "Tony Lumpkin" was played with gusto and shared the honours with "Mrs. Hardcastle". I think all who portrayed the female characters deserve special commendation for their painstaking rehearsal of details of gesture, pose and intonation. Everyone did his best to make the evening enjoyable and the comedy a success. I for one even overlooked the clash between countryman Tony's cockney accent arid the convincing stage "Dorset" of the Landlord of the Three Pigeons. E.L.G.

Housemaster: Mr. F. M. Goldner

HOUSE NOTES

BRADING'S

House Captain: M. St. Vincent

Former Housemasters: Mr. S. J. Brading

Mr. H. Gregory

Last term in the House was chiefly notable for the Swimming, in which we came first in. the Sports and won the Proficiency Shield, thus bringing off the double for the first, and we hope not the last, time. We specially thank T. J. Wills and Hay, also all those who took part in the Sports and those who won awards in the R.L.S.S. exams.

In Cricket, however, we were not nearly so distinguished, for, although the Senior team came third within its league, the position in the Combined League was seventh. This would not have been the result if each team had always fielded eleven. In the Cup, although the Seniors were beaten in the first round, the Juniors reached the final where they were unfortunately beaten by Dutton's.

In Boxing we came fifth, this being one place higher than last year. We congratulate E. A. Green on winning his bout.

We congratulate M. St. Vincent on being appointed House Captain, and D. A. Buckman and R. J. Squires on being made House Prefects, and the latter on winning the Brading Prize. We also congratulate all those who won School Prizes.

In Shooting we came fourth, and we thank Hay for managing to organise this Sport in the packed summer term.

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As at the end of every year, there were many leavers, amongst them T. J. Wills our House Captain, and two House Prefects, A. Sampson and J. H. Quint. We thank them for all they have done for the House, and wish them, together with all the other leavers, success in the future.

BROWN'S Housemaster: Mr. L. A. R. Shackleton

House Captain: P. A. March

Former Housemasters: Mr. E. C. Brown Mr. R. L. Taylor

Mr. B. E. G. Davies

The House enjoyed quite a successful term, although it did not achieve any.great successes. We were eliminated in the semi-final of both cups, losing to Dutton's m the Senior, and to Brading's in the Junior cup. In the former we were unlucky enough to bat in Stygian darkness, whilst in the latter the team failed to do itself justice.. In the Combined League we finished fourth, an improvement on the previous year, chtefly due to increased effort on the players' part. In this connection we congratulate J. A. Saunders on the award of 1st XI colours. We maintained our position in the swimming sports, again finishing second, due chiefly to good teamwork under the captaincy of R. J. R. Cousins. In shooting we were placed third, a slight improvement on the previous year which we hope will be maintained. It was evident, ho~~ver,. that insufficient interest was shown in chess and boxing, where no team spmt eXIsted. Those members of the House who took part in the Bear Pit production of "She Stoops to Conquer" are to be congratulated on their achievement. During the term three new House Prefects were appointed: B. A. Geliot, J. J. W. Gilford, and J. A. Saunders, to whom we offer our heartiest congratulations on their appointment. Finally, we come to the sad task of wishing farewell to all our leavers especially G. A. E. Burchmore, ,?ur House captain, D. H. Beadle, and D. Pollock who did a great deal for the House dunng the year, and we wish them all every success in their future careers. .

CRmB'S Housemaster: Mr. M. H. Cocks

House Captain: B. G. Howes

Former Housemaster: Mr. A. F. Cribb

Mr. W. R. Morgan Mr. L. H. Jones

After a difficult year in House Sport, the Trinity term came to an end. with the pleasant realization that ~bb's had d~ne much bet~er th~ e?Cpect~d. Cncket was mildly successful, both Semor and JunlOr Xl's cOlmng t~ll!d m thetr leagues. .The Intermediate team however because of lack of team spmt brought the Combmed League place do~ to sixth.' More individual effort is needed from the middle of the House. In the Cricket Cups both teams failed to get past the first round.

Boxing produced a happier result, victory being snatched from us only in the closing stages of the contest. The following won their finals: Lake,. Cleveland and P~e~ov:e. Mention must be made of Medwin and Easto who reached their finals. The pOSltion m the Boxing Cup was third with sixty points, only three points behind Tulley's. Our thanks are due to Lake who had run the Boxing so efficiently.

The swimming results were almost as satisfactory. We i?ame fifth in the ~ports, Watts doing particularly well. We congratulate Wood on hts Award of Ment; and Ellard Watts Easto Lord and Shinwell on winning the Bronze Medallion. Our positi~n in th~ Nye Proficiency Shield was sixth. We thank Wood for his competent management of House Swimming.

The Shooting results: wer~ however, very disappointing, the position of seventh being the best that could be obtained. .

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It is with great pleasure that we see our Housemaster, Mr. Cocks, once more with us, fully restored we hope, from his recent indisposition. ,

With the end of the School Year we find the House depleted of officials. Last term saw the departure of R. G. H. D. Ward, the House Captain, and two House Prefects G. P. Bolgar, and J. A. Williams. To them and to all the other leavers we wish every success in their future careers.

We ask that the new House Captain may have support from all the boys, so necessary for the success of the House.

DUTTON'S Housemaster: Mr. S. Incledon

House Captain: P. A. Badniin

Former Housemaster: Mr. F .. Dutton

Mr. C. E. Hack

During Trinity Term, cricket again proved to be the sport in which the House chiefly excelled. Although the 1st XI failed to retain the Senior Cricket Cup in a somewhat one-sided Final with Tulley's, a game which we eventually lost by 9 wickets, the House managed to win the Combined League, a grand all-round performance, and the Junior Cup. P. J. Stokely, Hugo, Trafford and P. A. Badmin played in the School Cricket XI, the latter winning his colours, while A. R. Staite, C. R. Walton, R. L. Faithfull and A. E. Furminger all gave valuable assistance to the 2nd XI. '.

In view of the early promise shown in trials, our low position in the inter-House Shooting competition was disappointing, although a decided improvement upon last year. Our thanks go to the Shooting Captain, D. T. Plummer, whose enthusiasm deserved a getter reward.

Despite our usual place of 8th in the Nye Proficiency Shield, the House surprised everyone, not least of all itself, by jumping from last to 3rd position, in the Swimming Sports, a most creditable performance, due 'to keenness on the part of swimmers, generally and of our Swimming Captain, Lamprell, in particular. Stokely (M. C.) and Henty are to be congratulated on gaining Awards 'of Merit and Beckingham, Jackson and Weare on being awarded Bronze Medallions.

The House was definitely unfortunate to finish only 2nd in the Boxing Competition, Pinh, our Boxing Captain, proving keen and capable.

Both Fencing and Chess slipped into the background during the sununer, but we must not forget to congratulate Gale on being awarded t colours for Fencing and on his recent appointment as School Fencing Captain.

We also congratulate R. L. . Faithfull on becoming a House Prefect and P. A. Badmin and A. J. Bowen on becoming School Prefects.

Finally, we say a reluctant goodbye to all our leavers, who include four House Prefects, G. A. Cole, B. D. Morgan, D. T. Plummer and C. R. Walton and one School Prefect, A. R. Staite. To these five, together with the School Captain, P. J. Stokely and our House Captain G. F. Dimond, and our other leavers, we wish the very best in the future and trust that their successors, in years to come, will prove as keen and efficient as their predecessors have done.

ROPER'S Housemaster: Mr. E. F. Upward

House Captain: C. S. Cook

Former Housemaster: Mr. A. J. Roper

Mr. F. Linnell Mr. F. A. Rudd Mr. W. J. Smith

The Trinity term provided many opportunities for members of the House in both sporting and·cultural spheres. The various captains tried to instil keenness though the results did not always reflect this.

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We had little success on the cricket field in Cup or League matches; but thanks to G. F. Pye's enthusiastic captaincy the Seniors reached the Cup Semi-Final, but were defeated by the eventual winners. Congratulations to G. F. Pye, G. G. Williams, D. J. Cox, D. Pye, and Rickwood on representing school teams; G. F. Pye on being re-awarded 2 XI Colours, and G. G. Williams on gaining them.

The House was not very successful in the Swimming Sports, but excelled in the Proficiency Shield, coming third. The Lifesaving results were excellent, six members won the R.L.S.S. Bronze Medallion. Cumming and Murrell gained the Award of Merit, the latter was also awarded the Instructor's Certificate. Our thanks are due to J. M. Wales for his entiring efforts as Swimming Captain.

The House accomplished little in Boxing and Shooting, but was very successful in' Tennis, for we won the knock-out competition thanks mainly to G. G. Williams and Bladon, who was appointed school Tennis Secretary last term.

In the cultural field Roper's was well to the fore. Several members were in the brilliant Bear Pit Production, and thus kept up the valuable House reputation in Dramatics. A. C. Spearing must be congratulated on his fine performance in "She Stoops to Conquer".

We congratulate Bladon, Bland and Gorman on becoming House Monitors, and B. J. Peachey on becoming a House Prefect, and C. S. Cook on his appointment as a School Prefect. We also welcome the latter as our House Captain and wish him all success.

Among our leavers was A. C. Spearing our House Captain, whose sobering influence and calm guidance of House affairs will be sorely missed. To him and to all other leavers we extend our best wishes for their future careers.

Finally, we would like to congratulate J. M. Wales on his appointment as School Captain, and we wish him every possible success.

SPURGEON'S Housemaster: Mr. G. E. Dodd

House Captain: A. R. French

Former Housemaster: Mr. J. Spurgeon

Mr. L. C. Kingswell Sir John Maitland, Bart.

Once again the House has upset the applecart, and emerged high up among the leaders in the various activities. Several years spent in the service of the House should have provided immunity against shock, but again we were pleasantly surprised.

At cricket, our weakest sport, we finished 5th in the Combined League, but our Juniors showed great promise, and we had two representatives in the School 1st Xl, Jacobs and Feakes.

In the Swimming Sports we finished 3rd, a very creditable performance for which we must thank the skill and enthusiasm of our captain, A. Eyles. In Shooting, although we could not repeat our victory of last year, we finished 2nd. Harris and Chambers gained their t colours, the former also winning his t colours for athletics and the latter winning an Ashburton Medal. .

Owing to the example of D. Stock, our fencing captain, we finished I st in the fencing competition.

This re-awakening in the field of sport was accompanied by academic success, D. H. Tucker giving the House its first State Scholarship for several years.

We also welcome to the ranks of the privileged, G. O'Conor, I. Phillips, and M. J. Landry, our new House prefects.

An historic occasion rounded off the School Year. Amidst scenes of joyous festivity a new and, it is to be hoped, permanent feature, to wit a House Tea, was inaugurated by Mr. Dodd,who, after strong representations from a certain prefect, dipped a generous hand into his capacious pocket.

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Housemaster: Mr. R. H. D. Young


TULLEY'S

House Captain: K. W. Farrington

Former Housemasters: Mr. S. J. S. Tulley

Mr. J. V. H. Coates Sir Rodney Pasley, Bart.

Mr. S. R. Hudson

In cricket this term, the house was successful. We won the Cricket Cup and were second in the Combined League. A. C. Beaumont and R. Edwards must be thanked for their able captaincy. A. C. Beaumont, H. Spinks and L. J. Moore played regularly for the School 1st XI.

While there is much room for improvement in the standard of swimming in the House ( in the Swimming Sports we came 7th), Instructor Certificates were obtained by Dean and Saint, and Bronze Medallions by Clutterbuck, Collins, Devonshire GUrney Johnson, Lewis, J. A., and Rowley. In the Shooting Competition we came 6th. '

Congratulations are due to K. W. Farrington and his boxers who repeated last years success, to R. P. Bull, for his acting in the Bear Pit Production, and to all who passed Cert. "A".

This is always one of the saddest times of the year, because of the large number of leavers. To R. P. Bull, J. D. Mitchell, A. C. Beaumont, H. Spinks, H. T. Tingley, M. A. B. Sneary, R. Edwards, R. E. Jones, Bunt, Rawling, Marshall and Kellard go our very best wishes for a successful career.

yve look forward to a successful year under our new House Captain, K. W. FarrIngton.

Housemaster: Mr. J. Logan

TYSON'S

House Captain: C. H. Reddington

Former Housemasters Mr. C. F. Tyson Mr. J. A. Taylor

Mr. E. F. Le Feuvre

Tyspn's began the year expecting disaster, but a "Dunkirk" spirit has enabled the house to keep its respectability, if not to scale the heights. Last term, despite the very heavy pressure on a small house of the many cultural and athletic activities, we succeeded in dQing better than was expected.

We congratulate M. J. E. Lovick on being made a House Prefect. Our major success was Shooting, in which, captained by D. W. Rowe and with

excellent sl?-0o~ing by M. J .. Lovick, the Hous.e came fi~st. In Cricket, the major activity, we were third In the CombIned League. ThiS was an Improvement on the previous year. In t~e Sup competitions, however, w~ can only say that our natural dislike of "pothuntIng cause~ us to ~e knocked out In the first rounds! D. W. Lakeman in the Cups, and C. H. Redd~gton ~n the League, are to be thanked for much hard work. Swimming was our great disappOIntment, but many members were unable to practise sufficiently owing. to the call of cricket; and the enforced absence of C. N. West, the Swimming CaptaIn, was regrettable. However, in the Proficiency Shield competition we came second. Boxing, captained by P. A. Longley, was more successful than of late. Fives and Fencing were continued by a devoted band of enthusiasts, but in Tennis we succumbed in the first round!

The House can claim a State Scholarship for the second year running and we congratulate C. N. West on his achievement. '

. However, this term is marred by one thing. There are more leavers than at any other time, and these notes would be unbalanced without mention of them. K. S. Macdonald, whose energetic captaincy will long be remembered, D. W. Rowe our vice-captain, B. G. Gatland, and B. Stone have our best wishes for the future ~s do B. D. Pick, A: A. Kite, R. M. Small, R. J. Freeman and D. W. Austin. ' , .K.;S. Macdonald is succeeded by C. H. Reddington as House Captain.

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SPEECH DAY. The Lower School Speech Day was held on Thursday, 29th July. We were,pleased to welcome Mr. A. Spring, the former Headmaster of the Lower

School and Mrs. Spring. In the course of his address after distributing the prizes, Mr. Spring spoke of the many changes and additions that had been made to the school buildings since he first came to Alleyn's as a Master.

A vote of thanks was proposed by Board (2A) and seconded by Stent (20).

FOUNDER'S DAY

CHAPEL SERVICE. A Service was held in the School Chapel at 11 a.m. Mr. A. Spring gave an account in his sermon of the life of Edward Alleyn and of the debt the School owed to him.

EXHIBITIONS. The Exhibitions contributed by the Lower School maintained their usual high standard this year. The Natural History Exhibition held in lA form room had many striking exhibits, there was a very successful History Exhibition held in IB form room and the Second Forms staged several exhibitions which attracted many visitors.

LOWER SCHOOL v. PARENTS

A Lower School parent writes: "Master Brunt, almost casually, won the toss and with the most admirable display

of sangfroid announced his intention of batting first. This was all against the rules. No junior cricket captain ever elects to bat first. He always puts his opponents in. I knew immediately that our fate was sealed. The thumbs were already dbwn.

We took the ball and as resolutely as possible, and each in our turn, tried to show our inferiors a thing or two. There was little co-operation from our opponents and far too frequently the ball found its way to-and very much over-the boundary. The Roman holiday was in full swing, but the "lions" with a fine disregard for the facts of history were twisting the "martys" tails. For the record, the twisting went on solidly until teatime when our leonine adversaries decided on a different sort of torture, and declared their innings closed-l17 for 8.

Over tea, we decided that the application of one of the more elementary processes of Arithmetic, vaguely remembered from far-off school days, should see us through. After all, we argued, if we divided the given number, 117, by 11, it simply meant that each of us had to score between 10 and 11 runs. To allow a certain margin for safety, each of us therefore would proceed to score 11 runs and thus ensure victory. So we rose, quite .cheerfully, with the game virtually "in the bag".

At this stage, we were not aware, of course, that Roman holidays continued after tea. We were soon disillusioned. The lions preceded us on to the arena and were, I must say, most polite as they went about their kill. Each martyr was clapped as he took his place at the wicket. "Moriturus te salutat!" If the sentiment was grammatically ridiculous, it was none the less sincere.

The Roman holiday was over. "Yae victis?" Indeed No! Everyone, martyrs included, had spent a most enjoyable afternoon.

Youth will be served. What a pity it was the Parents who had to be "dished". Well done, Lower School! You earned your victory by 15 runs."

CRICKET Despite several outstanding individual performances, our very successful season

was due to the efforts of the team as a whole. Scoresheets show that the 12 regular players all averaged over 5 runs per innings, nine made at least one double-figure score and six averaged over 10 runs per innings. Bowling figures tell a similar story and four bowlers sharing the honours evenly after Hart had taken his own lion's share. Fielding, too, was generally of high standard, and it was pleasing to note the

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improvement in one or two who last year were slow and at times lacking in alertness. Brunt worked hard to be a good captain and certainly, in the last two months when he found his batting form was an inspiring one. He has much to learn in field-setting and is inclined to underbowl himself, but he may well be pleased and proud of the way he led his side.

Many records were set up. Rice began by batting unbeaten throughout the innings at Chigwell and followed by making, with Rickwood, an opening stand of 67 against Emanuel. Brunt made 64 n.o. and Hart had the fine figures of 9 for 12 in 18 overs against Dulwich College. In lighter vein it may be added that wicket-keeper Bladon played in every game and yet was never out. To spoil this wonder we must add that he was only required to bat on two occasions. We think that none of these feats has been equalled before in the Lower School-certainly not for very many years.

Of our 13 games, 6 were won, 2 drawn, 2 lost and 3 abandoned through rain. We would partic;ularly wish to congratulate Whitgift who bowled us out for our smallest score and knocked off the runs with three wickets to spare, thus gaining revenge for the ·previous year.

RESULTS:-Alleyn's 78-8* v. Chigwell 60-6 D. Alleyn's 70 v. Ardingly 41 W. Alleyn's 133-7* v. Emanuel 70--7 D. Alleyn's 109-8* v. Aske's 110-8 L. Dulwich College 39 v. Alleyn's 41-6 W. Alleyn's 46 v. Whitgift 49-7 L. Caterham 38 v. Alleyn's 39-5 W. Alleyn's 89-6* v. Forest 45 W. D.C.P.S. 59 v. Alleyn's 60--5 W. Alleyn's 117-8* v. Parents 102 W.

In conclusion, we would like to thank all our opponents for the enjoyable games we .shared and look forward to meeting them again next year.

SWIMMING GALA The Lower School Swimming Gala was held on Wednesday, 28th July. The

House Relay and the Gala were won by Baker's, though Smith's gained the greatest number of points over the term.

BOXING Results of the Final Bouts were :-

1ST YEAR: Fly Weight .. Bantam Weight Middle Weight Light Heavy Weight (Open) 2ND YEAR: Fly Weight Bantam Weight Middle Weight Heavy Weight (Open) Final Points were :-

B. I. Rae (c) won against G. A. Plowman (b) J. S. Barton (c) won against D. J. Rogers (b) R. J. Coulson (b) won against S. C. Marians (s) R. Olver (b) drew against J. Rowley (s)

A. C. Craddock (h) won against P. J. M. Barry (b) R. H. Russell (s) won against A. G. Lewis (c) E. F. Stafford (h) won against M. A. Harman (c) J. M. Shanahan (b) won against J. D. Fannin Ch)

Baker's 28, Collins' 23, Henderson's 20, Smith's 15.

HANDBALL The results of the Handball Competition were :-

• Chandler Shield 20 Swift Plaque 2B

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·FOUNDER'S DAY, 1954 Alleyn's School Founder's Day occurred on one of the fine days of the summer.

It was indeed a splendid day; however, despite expectations the crowd was not a record one. Each year one feels that Founder's Day is going to be the same as last ye.ar, but usually some event peculiar to the day in question happens, and renders the day different from all previous ones. It is hardly necessary to say that the Dedication of the War Memorial Garden was this year's outstanding event. At a quarter to twelve the whole School assembled round the Garden and at noon a most imposing procession of Governors Masters and visitors proceeded from the School to the Garden. This procession' was led by the Chaplain, who was ru:essed.in ~ magnificent cape of yellow, gold and scarlet. It was a colourful and dramatIc dedIcatIOn. After a S1r6it ceremony the Staff (resplendent in their coloured academic hoods and robes) and visitors passed through the gates and on to the beautiful lawns and flowerbeds. This event made the day memorable but much was to come.

All the usual exhibitions were there and there were new ones as well. The Woodwork Shop as ever was crammed with interesting and well made pieces; the Art Room was a blaze of colour; the Lower School demanded the attention of novelty hunters (arid of course. drew gasps of amazement from "new" parents); the Printing Room excelled itself the.new machine turning out a score card of the First XI match with the runs reco~ded almost before they were scored; the Range rang with rifle shots indicating that the usua1.match with the Old Boys was in progress. The Library is described in detail elsewhere.

One is almost inclined to take for granted, the effort and labour put into all the exhibitions provided each year by different boys, and they deserve praise for their tremendous enthusiasm and energetic work. Not content with the usual exhibitions the School arranged some new ones such as an interesting C.C.F. display (not entirely new); a fencing display in the Great Hall and a most charming organ recital.

Cricket was to be seen everywhere in the grounds and no doubt the enthusiast revelled in every stroke that was played. As always an attractive and substantial tea was provided by the Buttery, but service would be easier for all with staggered hours. The tea tickets were. the same as usual. One feels that the stock of potato tickets may have run out, and that the organisers could not bear to use anything else for the purpose and had a new batch printed secretly. The evening was devoted to music. There was first the stern beating of the "Retreat" by the C.C.F. band, and later the traditional concert thoroughly enjoyed by all.

This year despite the weather the mood of Founder's Day seemed to have been set by the impressive but sober event of the morning. There was a moderate crowd and movement was emphatically free and easy, even in the Art Room and Woodwork Shop.

K. S. MACDONALD.

LIBRARY Master: Dr. E. L. Giles Senior Librarian: A. C. Spearing

". For some years now much the same exhibitions have been on view in the Library on Founder's Day, but this year a break was made, and most of the space available was devoted to an exhibition of historic photographs. Portraits of various groups ranging from the whole School to House Cricket Xl's, and from last year to eighty or more years ago (for it was impossible to date some of the earlier photographs) having been begged, borrowed or raked out of the scenery left by a cobwebby Librarian, were displayed on the tables, shelves, and walls. They appeared to attract great interest, notably from A.O.B.s, who enjoyed pointing out themselves in youth to each other or to admiring families, but also from present members of the school, who marvelled at the beards of former masters and the slim and unwrinkled appearance of masters still with us, at the velvet jackets and sailor suits of the 1880's and the heroic brawn of ancient water polo teams, at the putteed glory of the O.T.C. and the horrific aspect of former prefects.

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Another new feature was a display of photographs of recent dramatic and operatic

1 groductionSt mostly lent by Mr. Croft and Mr. Jenkins. Mr. Jenkins also provided an exhrbItron 0 books WrItten and bound by Form IlIA and IUB, in the manner of the early seventeenth century, a number of which reached a high standard of beauty and authenticity, while Mr. Young enabled us to show some fine historic newspapers for the ear 1605 made by members of the Thrrd Form. there was also the usual display of

curren ma z nes an 00 s an some graphs of the Easter trip to Germany.

On the whole these various exhibitions seemed to please the public, and so those who arranged them were well repaid for their trouble. There was one unsatisfactory feature, however. The Poetry Anthology, which has now been running for several years, could not be produced because the contributions were too few and generally not up to the standard of the past. This is particularly disappointing at a time when poetry seems to be unusually popular in the middle of the school.

We cannot close without expressing our sincere gratitude to Miss Wiggs for once again decorating the Library with flowers, thus pleasantly relieving its somewhat bleakly functional appearance, and at least partly concealing the startling horror of the Bear Pit posters.

A.C.S.

THE BEAR PIT President: Mr. J. W. Henry Secretary: C. S. Cook

The major event of the Bear Pit's Trinity term was the modern-dress version of Oliver Goldsmith's comedy "She Stoops to Conquer", produced by G. F. Dimond and A. C. Spearing, with decor by P. J. Casey and music by J. D. Mitchell. The producers would like to express their gratitude to the large number of people who freely gave their time and energy to help with the play-in particular, Mr. Boyd and his lighting assistants, Mr. Walker and Mr. Orchard, who helped with make-up and, above all Mrs. Keyte, who not only did this, but also lent much costume and gave quite indispensable help in many other ways. teful to Mr. Barker Mr. Jenkins Mr. Orchard,

utisin at evemng re earsa s w en It IS necessary to have a member of the staff on the premIses or r. enry ho was unfortunately prevented from giving as much time to the Bear Pit as we know he would have wished. A third anniversary dinner was given in the Buttery on July 26th, for all connected with the production.

A criticism of "She Stoops to Conquer" appears elsewhere in the magazine and so our own comments will be few. Because in the Trinity term examinations must obviously have a prior claim, the cast had to be chosen from boys who were not taking G.C.E. at any level. It was, therefore, composed largely of novices, with a sprinkling of veterans and no in-betweens. Exactly half of its members were fourth formers, many of whom were inexperienced and all of whom belonged to a notoriously light hearted age group. However, despite all this and the calls of cricket, swimming and other compulsory amusements, the cast backed up the producers very well and gave up over a hundred hours for rehearsal. The weekly evening rehearsals which the club has never previously managed to hold made a great difference to the standard of the production. We would say that whatever success it achieved was due largely to it being presented before two very large and enthusiastic audiences.

We thank all those who came for their support, assure them-and especially the members of. the school-that our aim will always be to provide entertainment and, finally, hope to see them again next time.

A.C.S.

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MUSIC NOTES A large audience heard as a rousing opening to the Founder's Day conc~rt

Beethoven's overture "Coriolan". Although the orchestra is small there was a defi!1lte feeling of strength and power with a particularly strong moving bass which was a delight to listen to. Then followed the Romanza and Vivace from Mozart's concerto for H<?rn and Orchestra (K495). The soloist, R. D. Cowdy, played the romanza with great fee.lmg and a mellow tone peculiar to the horn, but the strings dragged and played with htt~e confidence. The vivace lit up the hall with a sparkle of fire. The s~rings f<?r~ot their worries of the previous movement and played with an almost professIOnal bnlllance, as did the soloist who gaily played on, enjoying every moment of the-work. The conductor, Mr. Kennard must be thanked for the success of this last movement. It was he who set the pace urging on both soloist and orchestra and yet having comple~e control over both. No wonder the school buildings echoed with the applause of the audience.

After the interval the School Choir sang, "Gipsy Songs" by Brahms. It was pleasing to hear the choir sing a secular work, although a~ times a church}, quality was noticeable. Nevertheless these songs were sang well espeCially by the solOist Russell of 3D, who sang with complete confidence. . .

When the choir had finished singing a strange company of mUSICians mounted the platform while G. P. Bolgar took his place on the ros~rum. T~e audience waited, so did the musicians suddenly a trumpeter calmly took his place with the other players and proceeded to ?'tune up". At last he was rea~y, the conducto~ lifted his baton and noises poured forth. Hastily members of the audience opened their progralIlI!le~ to see what this noise was called. The official title was "The Toy Box" by Carl Chnstlansen. The music was rather automatic, imitating the movement of a mechani~al t~y. The rather perturbed audience then realised that this work was one huge muslcal.Joke. and so sat back to enjoy the work. If the trumpeter was not very punctual on hiS arnv!ll he was more than so on his entries in the piece. G. P. Bolgar conducted the work with a ve~y definite beat, and so absorbed by the music that a toy-like action could be observed m his movements.

- The final work of the evening was Caucasian Sketches by Ippolitov-Ivan~v. The orchestra, with additional staff in the kitchen department, played the whole of thiS work with great gusto as if it were a permanent favourite. The last part of the work, particularly, was played with much life and fire resulting in a feeling of colour and adventure. It swept the audience off their feet and they called for "e!1core"; but the orchestra had given of their best and could give no more. The audience. had t~ be content with one performance of this work, but it was a performance which neither they, nor the players, will ever forget.

J.D.M. ADVENT TERM CONCERT

There will be a Concert by the First Orchestra in the Great Hall on November 13th, at 7.30 p.m. All visitors will be welcome as usual.

C.C.F. NOTES The Trinity term was full of activity. Although there was no Cert.ificate "~."

examination the Corps was busy with preparation for the Annual InspectIOn, carried out on Friday, June 1Ith, by Major-General Sir Leslie Williams, D.S:O., K.B.E. M.C., AO.B. The weather spoiled the training programme, but the contmgent stood up well to the downpour during the march past. Field Day was on new ground at Chipstead Valley, on Friday, June 4th.

Camp was at Windmill Hill Camp near Ludgershall o? Salisbury Plain fn?m July 27th to August 4th. It was particularly memorable for ItS elaborat~ concludmg scheme, one of the most realistic pieces of training we have taken part in smce the war. 9 officers and 114 cadets attended camp.

The R.A.F. Section was at R.AF. Oakington on the same dates. All cadets had twenty minutes flying. 1 officer and 24 cadets were at camp.

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PROMOTIONS. To be C.S.M.: Beaumont, A. C., March, P.A., FaithfuIl, R. L., Cook, C. S.,

Lovick, M. J. To be S.Q.M.S.: Shaw, J. M. To be Sgt.: Taylor, C. G., Wales, J. M., Field, M. A., Lamprell, P. A., Longley,

P.A. To be L/Sgt.: Moore, L. J., Allinson, R. To be Cpl.: Pinn, B. L., Saunders, J. A., New, D. J., Langhorn, T. S., Benwell, N.,

Groombridge, D. F., Shaw, P. B., Chambers, N. M., Geliot, B. A, Gilford, J.J.W.

To be L/Cpl.: Hounslow, M. A., Rawling, R., Drummond, D. J., Kelley, B. M., Kirk, C. J. C., Birkett, P. A., Burdon, G. F., Clarke, K. B., Corline, A., Cousins, R. J., Edwards, T. A, Martin, D. C., Stokely, M. C., Wood, M. W. F., Bunt, R. S.

R.AF. SECTION To be Cpl.: Lakeman, D. W., Williams, J. A

SHOOTING NOTES Shooting during the Trinity Term has consisted mainly of .303 practices and

matches, although the Inter-House Small Bore Shooting Competition was fired at the end of the term.

The VIII had regular practices during the term, most of which were at the range at Shoreham, and we competed in three major competitions.

The first was the Sussex Public Schools Competition in which we gained 455 points ex 560.

The second competition was the Surrey Public Schools Competition in which we gained a score of 469 ex 560.

Throughout the term the VII fired five Postal Matches under Ashburton Con-ditions, the results being :-

v. St. John's School Lost 480-482 v. Victoria College Lost 482-483 v. King's College School Lost 465-490 v. Framlingham College Lost 478-504 v. Allhallows' School Won 482-465

M. J. E. Lovick, A. D. McCree, H. T. Tingley and D. W. Harris have been re-awarded quarter colours, and D. I. T. Hay and N. M. Chambers have been awarded quarter colours.

The result of the House Shooting Competition which was fired at the end of the term, was as follows :-

1. Tyson's 346 5. Dutton's 324 2. Spurgeon's 340 6. Tulley's 316 3. Brown's 331 7. Cribb's 309 4. Brading's 326 8. Roper's 301

The only member of the School VIII to leave at the end of the school year was H. T. Tingley, winner of the 1954 Collin's Cup, scoring a possible 50 ex 50. We wish him all success for the future.

CRICKET NOTES This season's report could start on no happier note than one of congratulation to

M. J. Stewart on securing a place in the Surrey XI which won the county championship for the thir.d successive season, and on scoring centuries in successive matches against the Pakistanis and Essex. We found it most entertaining to have the score twice phoned to us by the "Daily Mail" during his innings of 137 against Essex.

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The School 1st XI have been most pleased to welcome both these players-and their friend Colin Smith of Lancashire-in opposing teams this season.

Despite these handicaps-and the tragedy of a ruined summer-the 1st XI have put up some good performances, notably those against Ardingly, G. R. Charnley's XI and the Alleyn Old Boys. A pity that they have matched them with poor performances at other times.

A major criticism of the side's batting must be lack of concentration and determination: too often this must be put down to insufficient attention at practice and in some cases, regrettably, to insufficient attendance.

The team's fielding was moderate, but obviously the ground fielding was below standard, and some of the throwing was very poor. Our bowling was usually steady but too often lacked penetration. A pity that Pye's flighted leg-breaks should so often have been directed at left-handed batsmen.

The second XI by contrast had an excellent season, their exploits being related below. The Third eleven, with a full fixture list for the first time since the war, enjoyed their Cricket under the enthusiastic captaincy of G. A. E. Burchmore.

On the whole the Colts' teams did well, as will be seen from their recorded scores, and these would no doubt be much better if there had not often been as many as three or four Colts in the first XI. They are greatly indebted to the enthusiastic coaching which they have received for some years from Mr. Rushworth whose place in that department will not easily be filled, and whose departure will be keenly regretted by Alleyn's Cricketers.

As usual the Cricket Leagues developed into a bilateral competition between Dutton's and Tulley's with the rest following gently in the rear. G.R.C.

CRICKET PRIZES 1ST XI BATTING 1ST XI BOWLING .. 1ST XI FIELDING .. FARTHING PROGRESS CUP .. JUNIOR CLUB PRIZES

A. C. Beaumont. J. A. Saunders. P. A. Badmin. G. G. Williams. D. Jacobs, M. J. Edwards, J. W. King.

1ST XI COLOURS Re-awarded: A. C. Beaumont. Awarded: P. A. Badmin, J. A. Saunders.

2ND XI COLOURS Re-awarded: D. H. Beadle, R. Edwards, C. Marshall, G. F. Pye, J. H. Quint, A. R.

Staite, P. J. Stokely. Awarded: B. G. Carpenter, K. B. Clarke, D. J. Cox, E. J. Feakes, R. Rugo,

D. M. Pretlove, G. G. Williams.

Awarded: COLTS COLOURS

R. F. Dorey, D. Jacobs, R. W. Sanwell, I. N. Trafford.

1ST XI MATCHES PLAYED

15 WON

3 LOST 5

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Saturday, 8th May v. JESUS COLLEGE, OXFORD. CA). Lost by 8 wickets. Batting first on a wicket which was easy paced, but took spin slowly, the School

fared badly against Banson's medium paced inswingers and White's slow leg-spinners and were all out before lunch for 55. Jesus had little difficulty in hitting off the runs for the loss of two wickets.

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Tuesday, 11th May, v. G. R. CHARNLEY'S XI. CH). Won by 4 wickets. The visitors batted first and declared at 145 for 6, the top scorer being M. J. Stewart

with 63. The School's batting showed increased confidence, Beaumont with 83 and Stokely with 34 playing their best innings of the season in a total of 147 for 4.

Saturday, 15th May, v. CHIGWELL SCHOOL. CH). Drawn. A poor day's cricket by both sides, 163 runs being scored between 2.30 and 7 p.m. Chigwe1l86 for 9*, School 77 for 8.

Thursday, 20th May, v. ARDINGLY COLLEGE. (A). Won by 3 wickets. A good day's Cricket. Ardingly put on 110 for their first 3 wickets, Armitage and

Baiden batting well for 33 and 51 respectively, but after lunch a foolish run out and some steady bowling by Beadle saw them dismissed for 139. Beadle gave one of his best performances with 5 for 20. With an opening stand of 59, of which Beaumont made a rapid 51, followed by steady batting from Stokely and Saunders, the game looked as good as won at 110 for 4. Morton, however, with 6 for 60 in 25 overs, brought on a collapse which resulted in Alleyn's only struggling home by 3 wickets.

Saturday, 22nd May, v. Emmanuel School CH). Lost by 104 runs. For Emanuel Tarrant batted very soundly for 57 and his lively partnership with

Mahmud-Jung put on 38 for the fourth wicket. Marshall bowled steadily taking 4 for 25 in the completed innings of 148. After Beaumont had been struck on the temple hooking at a bumper and Stokely sharply struck on the point of the elbow ducking to a long hop which did not rise, the remainder made little resistance and were soon dismissed for 44.

Saturday, 29th May, v. GONVILLE AND CAlUS COLLEGE, CAMBRIDGE. CH). Abandoned at lunch: School 51 for 5.

Tuesday, 1st June, v. M.C.C. CH). Lost by 47 runs. Saunders with 1 for 29 and Beadle with 4 for 29 bowled well against a strong batting

side which declared at 169 for 9. After a good start, which included a neat 34 by Saunders, the School collapsed before Melhuish's slow left arm leg-spinners and were all out for 122.

Tuesday, 15th June, v. DULWICH C.C. CA). Drawn. W. D. Finch made 108 out of 168 for 5, but was flattered by poor catching. At

61 for 5 the School looked well beaten, but a stout-hearted effort by G. G. Williams (34) and P. A. Badmin (16*) enabled the School to draw with 115 for 8.

Saturday, 19th June, v. ALLEYN OLD Boys. CH). Drawn. Batting first the School were all out for 148. Beaumont batted with determination

for 39 and Badmin, giving his best performance so far, made a sound 38. The Old Boys gave their poorest batting display since the war and had to struggle for a draw, which was brightened momentarily by a sparkling 39 by R. W. Stevens when the result was no longer in doubt.

Alleyn Old Boys, 129 for 7 wickets.

Saturday, 26th June, v. CATERHAM SCHOOL. CA). Drawn. Beaumont with 52 and Badmin with 28 were the only two batsmen who shone in a

score of 124 for 9*. After losing 3 wickets for 10 runs, Caterham batted well, Bevan and Rasmusen gutting on 45 for the fourth wicket. The later batsmen, however, collapsed before Marshall's slow off-spinners and the last pair were left with a testing quarter of an hour. Caterham 93 for 9.

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Saturday, 3rd July, v. HABERDASHERS' ASKE'S, HAMPSTEAD, SCHOOL. (H). Won by 10 wickets.

Beadle bowled well against poor opposition to take 5 for 6 in 8 overs. Beaumont and Badmin had little difficulty in scoring the necessary 40 runs without being separated.

Saturday, 10th July, V. SURREY COLTS. (H). Lost by 8 wickets. The School declared at 105 for 7, Beaumont alone having faced a strong attack with

confidence for 44. The CoIts batted steadily to score the necessary runs for 2 wickets in 85 minutes.

Thursday, 22nd July. v. MR. P. M. J. THOMPSON'S XI. Lost by 6 wickets. The School lost 6 early wickets for 44, mainly to accurate bowling from A.

Mackintosh (Catford). Ba,dmin and Jacobs then put on 76 for the 7th wicket, and when Beaumont declared at 147 for 7, Badmin was undefeated with 81. J. James (Elmer's End) and P. Cast (Dulwich) both batted strongly for the visitors whose final score was 148 for 4.

1ST XI CHARACTERS

A. C. BEAUMONT'S batting has progressively improved, and despite often having to curb his naturally aggressive tendencies to carry safely the sides' batting on his own shoulders, he has yet averaged 32 with 385 runs from 13 innings. His attacking shots have matured especially, and he plays his on-drives and hooks with timing and some power. To be a success in a better class of Cricket he will have to moderate his tendency to play across the line of the ball. He has fielded splendidly throughout.

Beaumont has managed an immature side with cheerful enthusiasm and no little skill, showing himself to be a thoroughly determined and reliable captain in whom every confidence could be placed. G.R.C.

P. A. BADMIN is rapidly becoming an all-rounder of some quality. The outswingers with which he has opened the attack have been well-directed and of reliable length. His batting, which still lacks polish and is mainly restricted to off-side play, has rapidly improved and his score of 81 not out against Mr. Thompson's XI was particularly gratifying. A sound, enthusiastic fielder.

J. A. SAUNDERS has bowled intelligently and well throughout the season; swinging the ball b.oth ways he has pro~uced some splendid overs. His batting, which combines several mcely executed attackmg shots WIth a reasonable sound defence, has not yet been reflected in large scores: this should come with closer concentration and more experience.

D. H. BEADLE. His slow, flighted off-spinners have been more consistently successful this season, and his increased confidence has been clear from his many good overs against good batsmen. His ground fielding has improved, but he has cause to regret a sad tale of dropped "caught-and-bowled".

E. J. FEAKES. A useful pace-bowler who bowls with a great spirit, but who has not yet sufficient control over length and direction. His batting was disappointing.

D. JACOBS. A young all-rounder whose out-swing bowling and determined, careful batting should be useful in coming seasons.

C. MARSHALL. An excellent slip-fielder, whose slow off-breaks have been invariably of consistent length and direction.

J. H. QUINT. A steady opening bat, whose style is clumsy and whose footwork is slow: has a keen eye and possesses the merit of not being easily dismissed. Has made a keen, efficient secretary.

G. F. PYE. He has not enjoyed a successful season, his slow leg-spinners having not found a consistent length. His batting has provided one or two useful innings, but he must pay much more attention to his fielding.

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P. J. STOKELY. A disappointing season in batting. Has fielded fairly well at cover. Has paid insufficient attention. to practice.

G. G. WILLIAMS. The most improved batsman in the side. Had some useful innings in the latter part of the season. A safe field, but very slow to run in to the ball.

1. N. TRAFFORD. Shows great concentration and should make a steady left-handed opening batsman. A.C.B.

1ST Xl CRICKET AVERAGES INNINGS N.O. SCORE RUNS AVERAGE

HIGHEST A. C. Beaumont 13 1 83 385 32.09 P. A. Badrnin 12 4 81* 212 26.53 J. A. Saunders 11 1 34 141 14.10

BOWLING AVERAGES o. M. R. W. AV.

C. Marshall 30.1 4 79 8 9.87 D. H. Beadle .. 105 25 309 23 13.43 J. A. Saunders 121.4 29 293 19 15.42 P. A. Badmin 105.3 28 266 13 20.46 G. F. pye 65.5 5 312 11 28.36.

CATCHES: P. A. Badmin 5, C. Marsha1l4, J. A. Saunders 4.

PLAYED 11

WON 5

LOST 1

DRAWN ABANDONED 2 3

The Second Xl's excellent season was largely due to all-round keenness, especially in the field, and to the efficient captaincy of A. R. Staite, who also bowled well to take 35 wickets for 235 runs in 8 matches. Not for many years have the Old Boys' 2nd XI been defeated on Founders' Day and a vigorous bowling spell by K. B. Clarke (6 for 23), backed up by enthusiastic fielding, played a large part in this. Other meritorious performances included D. M. Pretlove's 55 against Caterham, C. Marshall's undefeated 50 and 7 for 22 against Mercers', and a hurricane 49 by R. Edwards against Whitgift Middle.

RESULTS (SCHOOL SCORES FIRST) Saturday 8th May v. Mercer's School (H). Won 137 for 7*-108. Saturday, 15th May v. Dulwich Invicta (H). Lost, 27-67. Thursday, 20th May v. Ardingly College (A). Won, 193-129. Saturday, 22nd May v. Emanuel School (A). Drawn, 86 for 6-114. Saturday, 19th June v. Alleyn Old Boys (H). Won, 62-47. Saturday, 26th June v. Caterham School (H). Won 137 for 5*-99. Saturday, 3rd July v. Haberdashers' Askes' Hampstead School CA). Drawn102 -52

for 7. Saturday 10th July v. Whitgift Middle School CA). Won 127-96.

U. 16 XI MATCH PLAYED WON

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RESULT (SCHOOL SCORE FIRST) Saturday, 15thMay v. Chigwell School (A). Won 77 for 1-76.

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2 LOST 4

DRAWN ABANDONED o 2

RESULTS CSCHOOL SCORES FIRST) Thursday, 13th May Thursday 20th May Saturday, 22nd May Saturday, 19th June Saturday, 26th June Saturday, 3rd July

v. Streatham Police CA). Won, 151 for 8*-92. v. East Dulwich Subdivisional Police CH). Won, 75-25. v. Whitgift School CA). Lost, 50--157 for 6*. v. Alleyn Old Boys CH). Lost 89-90 for 6. v. Thomas Calton Secondary School CH). Lost 37-82. v. Haberdashers' Askes' Hampstead School (H). Lost

for 5. 38-40

PLAYED 11

JUNIOR CLUB MATCHES SENIOR COLTS

WON 3

LOST 3

DRAWN ABANDONED 1 4

u. 15! CSCHOOL SCORES FIRST) Saturday, 8th May v. Mercer's School CA). Lost, 81-82 for 4. Saturday, 22nd May v. Emanuel School CH). Abandoned, 161 for 8*-82 for 4. Saturday, 3rd July v. Haberdashers' Askes' Hampstead School (A). Won, 76 for 6

-75 for 9*

U. 15 (SCHOOL SCORES FIRST) Saturday, 15th May v. Chigwell School (H). Won, 83 for 7-82. Thursday, 20th May v. Ardingly College CH). Won, 62 for 4-61. Saturday, 26th June v. Caterham School CH). Drawn, 100 for 7*-60 for 7. Saturday, 10th July v. Whitgift Middle School (A). Lost, 56-57 for 9. Tuesday, 13th July v. Kingston Grammar School (H). Lost, 70 for 7*-71 for 5.

PLAYED 8

JUNIOR COLTS WON

4 LOST 1

DRAWN ABANDONED 1 2

u. 14! (SCHOOL SCORES FIRST) Saturday, 8th May v. Mercer's School (H). Lost, 95-96. Thursday, 1st July v. Westminster School (H). Drawn. Saturday, 3rd July v. City of London School (A). Won, 86 for 2-83. Thursday, 22nd July v. Emanuel School (H). Won, 65-58.

U. 14 (SCHOOL SCORES FIRST) Saturday, 10th July v. Whitgift Middle School CH). Won 74 for 5-73 for 8* Tuesday,13thJuly v. Kingston Grammar School CH). W~n 84 for 7*-25.

PLAYED 8

U. 13! (SCHOOL SCORES FIRST) WON LOST DRAWN ABANDONED

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Saturday, 15th May v. Chigwell School CA). Drawn, 91 for 8*-60 for 6. Thursday, 20th May v. Ardingly College CH). Won, 70-41. Saturday, 22nd May v. Emanuel School CH). Drawn, 133 for 7*-70 for 8. Saturday, 3rd July v. Haberdashers' Askes' Hampstead School CH). Lost 109 for 8*

-110 for 8. Wednesday, 7th July v. Dulwich College (H). Won, 41 for 6-39.

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HOUSE CRICKET CUPS SENIORS (First Round):-

Brown's (31 for 3) beat Tyson's (29) by 7 wickets. Dutton's (114 for 9*) beat Brading's (37) by 77 runs. Roper's (80 for 7) beat Cribb's (79) by 3 wickets. Tulley's (38 for 2) beat Spurgeon's (37) by 8 wickets.

Semi-Finals :-Dutton's (43) for 6) beat Brown's (42) by 4 wickets. Tulley's (105) beat Roper's (30) by 75 runs.

Final :-Tulley's (190 and 12 for 1) beat Dutton's (81 and 120) by 9 wickets.

JUNIORS (First Round):-Brown's (28 for 3) beat Tyson's (26) by 7 wickets. Brading's (66 for 6) beat Tulley's (65) by 4 wickets. Dutton's (123 for 7*) beat Roper's (57) by 66 runs. Spurgeon's (224), beat Cribb's (51) by 173 runs.

Semi-Finals :-Brading's (68) beat Brown's (49) by 19 runs. Dutton's (77) beat Spurgeon's (50) by 27 runs.

Final :-Dutton's (94 and 104) beat Brading's (52 and 87) by 57 runs.

HOUSE CRICKET LEAGUES SENIOR INTERMEDIATE JUNIOR

HOUSE LEAGUE LEAGUE LEAGUE W. L. PTS. W. L. PTS. W. L. PTS.

Dutton's 6 1 12 13 1 26 9 5 18 Tulley's 6 1 12 9 5 18 12 2 24 Tyson's 3 4 6 9 5 18 7 7 14 Brown's 3 4 6 7 7 14 8 6 16 Spurgeon's 1 6 2 9 5 18 7 7 14 Cribb's 3 4 6 2 12 4 8 6 16 Brading's .. 4 3 38 5 9 10 3 11 6 Roper's .. 2 5 4 0 14 0 2 12 4

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COMBINED LEAGUE

PTS. 56 54 38 36 34 26 24

8 The management of the House Leagues and the compilation of the League Tables

were carried out by the House League Secretary-R. Edwards (t). Other administrative work, including the organisation of umpires, was carried out

by A. C. Spearing (r).

SWIMMING Captain: T. J. Wills Vice-Captain: A. J. Eyles

Colours Awarded: t Colours-A. J. Eyles. t Colours-D. J. New, H. T. Tingiey, T. J. Wills.

Junior Crest: K. R. Cox. The swimming team as a whole has not done very well this season and all our

matches have been lost. A. J. Eyles who won the diving in all the school matches was the only consistent member of the team. The main difficulty with the team is getting the members together for training, and to increase the amount of training the number of matches was cut to a minimum this season.

RESULTS Westminster School (H). Lost. Chigwell School (A). Lost. City of London School (A). Lost.

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There has also been an effort made to increase the standard of swimming throughout the school and to do this three new certificates have been introduced. These certificates are awarded for swimming the back stroke, breast stroke or crawl for 120 yards in a good style and within a certain time. Another measure taken was to abandon water polo since it takes up a great deal of time and occupies only a few boys who could if they wished play it out of school hours.

On the whole there measures have had a definite effect in improving the standard of swimming although there is, of course plenty of room for improvement.

ROYAL LIFE SAVING SOCIETY EXAMINATIONS RESULTS. AWARD OF MERIT :-

Burden, G. F. (b), Curnming R. G. (r), Eyles, A. J. (s), Hay, D. I. T. (b), Henty, A. A. (d), Longley, P. A. (tn), Murrell, R. J. (r), New D. J. (bn), Saint, R. C. (t), Small, R. M. (tn), Stokely, M. C. (d), Wood, B. A. (c).

INSTRUCTOR'S CERTIFICATE :-Barnes, A. N. (bn), Darlington, J. C. (b), Dean, N. D. (t), Hay, D. I. T. (b), Henty, A. A. (d), Macdonald, K. S. (tn), Miller, G. A. (s), Murrell, R. F. (r), Saint, R. C. (t), Wood, B. A. (c).

BRONZE MEDALLION :-Allen, J. (s), Bantick, K. L. (b), Beckingham, R. H. (d), Bench, R. J. (bn), Brace, A. E. (tn), Butler, A. J. (s), Carpenter, B. G. (tn), Clutterbuck, R. (t), Collins, T. J. (b), Collins, M. (t), Cuttress, A. C. (bn), Devonshire, R. (t), Drummond, D. J. (tn), Eaglen, M. G. (r), Easto, A. (c), Briere-Edney, G. A. (b), Ellard, T. (c), Freeland, G. G. (b), French, D. L. (r), Gurney, R. (t), Heasman, M. J. (tn), Hockey, J. R. (r), Hunt, S. F. (b), Jackson, P. R. R. (d), Johnson, A. (t), Kellard, M. (t), Lewis, J. (t), Ward-Lewis, C. D. (bn), Lord, D. (c). May, J. R. P. (s), Moody, G. R. (s), Pritchard, H. M. (b), Koolhaas-Revers, J. P. (b), Ramp, H. J. (b), Rowley, E. (t), Saunders, R. N. (tn), Seymour, R. W. (bn), Shimwell, H. (c), Smith, M. E. J. (b), Sperring, D. G. (b), Wales, R. J. (r), Watts, P. (c), Weare, A. P. (d), White, K. (tn).

SCHOOL SPORTS Class I

40 YARDS BREASTSTROKE: I, Eyles (s); H, Wills (b); III, Bowles (bn); IV, Bolgar (c). 40 YARDS BUTTERFLY: I, Drummond (tn); 11 ,Bull (t); III, Bantick (b); IV, Wood (c). 40 YARDS FREESTYLE: I, Hay (bn); n, Williams (c); III, New (bn); IV Lamprell (d). 40 YARDS BACK STROKE: I, Tingley (t); Il, Badmin (d); III, Lake (c); IV, Wills (b). DIVING: I, Eyles (s); Il, M. Stokely (d); III, Wills (b); IV, Drummond (tn). 80 YARDS FREESTYLE: I, New (bn) ; n, Hay (b); Ill, Drummond (tn); IV, Clutterbuck

(t). RELAY: I, Brading's; Il, Brown's; Ill, Dutton's; IV, Cribb's.

Class II 40 YARDS BREAST STROKE: I, Hunt (b); 11, Conway (d); Ill, Weston (c); IV, Seymour

(bn). 40 YARDS FREE STYLE: I, Cox (bn); Il, AlIen (s); III, Hunt (b); IV, Messenger (d). 40 YARDS BACK STROKE: I, Corline (s); Il, Watts (c); Ill, Hunt (b); IV, Seymour.

Time: 29 seconds-New Junior Record. DIVING: I, Cuttress (tn); n, Eaglen (r); Ill, Hawkins (tn); IV, Conway (d). RELAY: I, Brading's; n, Brown's; Ill, Dutton's; IV, Spurgeon's.

1. Brading's .. 2. Brown's 3. {Dutton's ..

Spurgeon's

RESULT OF SPORTS 36 points 27 16

4. Cribb's 6. Tyson's 7. Tulley's 8. Roper's

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CHALLENGE TEAM RACE (Medley Relay 4 x 40*) :-1. A.O.B.s; 2. The Rest; 3. Staff and School Prefects; 4. House Prefects.

NYE PROFICIENCY LEAGUE 1. Brading's 5. Brown's 2. Tyson's 6. Cribb's 3. Roper's 7. Spurgeon's 4. Tulley's 8. Dutton's

i MILE CHAMPIONSHIP 1. Hunt (b); 2. New (bn); 3. Drummond(tn); 4. Hay (b).

Time: 7 mins. 18 secs.

BOXING NOTES Captain: R. P. Bull Secretary: R. G. Howes

The Boxing Finals were successfully completed on the afternoon of ThUrsday, 22nd July, in very fine weather. Although some surprising results were obtained, a good standard of boxing was maintained in all the bouts. We are grateful to all who ~elped to make this possible and we look forward to another successful year of school boxmg.

R.G.H. The results of the individual weights are as follows :-

INTERMEDIATE.

SENIOR.

FINAL

Flyweight Bantam Feather Middle Light Heavy Open Heavy

E. A. Green (b) won against R. I. Devo Cd). J. Ringshall (r) won against S. R. McMinn (d). R. J. Newman (d) won against A. Easto (c). M. W. Barton (tn) won against C. Medwin (c). P. J. A. Bird (tn) won against R. F. Dorey (d). P. R. R. Jackson (d) drew against R. Blacknell (t).

Flyweight R. G. Devonshire (t) drew against W. R. Caddey (d). Bantam D. M. Pretlove (c) won against C. D. Arlow (s). Feather D. B. Cleveland (c) won against M. A. B. Sneary (t). Middle A. G. Lake (c) won against C. J. Brunt (d). Light Heavy K. W. Farrington (t) W.o. K. White (tn). Open Heavy R. P. Bull (t) drew against B. L. C. Pinn (d).

POINTS: Tulley's 63; button's 62; Cribb's 60; Tyson's 37; Brading's Spurgeon's 20; Brown's 17; Roper's 12.

ATHLETICS Lost to Whitgift Middle at Croydon by 62 points to 101. Won against Ardingly College by 94 points to 55. Lost to Sutton School at Cheam by 72 points to 84.

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All these matches, with the exception of the last, included Junior as well as Senior teams, and valuable track experience has been provided for the teams of future years.

Among the Seniors, Harris has been winning 100 Yards and Long Jump with consistently good performances, and Jackson's Shot Putting has been most promising. Gatland and Withey, Badrnin and Plummer have also won their events. Juniors who have done well have been Harding, Foumel, Andrews, Boddy, Lee, Clutterbuck and Jacobs.

For the 1954 Season we shall have Wales and Harris and Badmin to form the nucleus of what should be a well-balanced team.

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LAWN TENNIS Chairman: Mr. E. F. Upward Secretary: P. R. M. 1. Bladon

In school tennis last term there were two matches; the first being a friendly mixed doubles with St. Martin's High School for Girls. The team was: P. Bladon, A. Staite, R. Squires, B. Geliot, H. Pomeroy, A. Bladon. St. Martin's, on whose courts the match was played, kindly provided refreshments. The second match was against the A.O.B. L.T.C. The school team lost 6 matches to 3. The team was P. Bladon and A. Staite, G. Williams andD. Rowe, R. Squires andB. Geliot.

The House knockout tournament was won by Roper's who beat Dutton's by 2 matches to O. P. Bladon, G. Williams, H. Pomeroy represented Roper's. A. Briginshaw also played. The school singles tournament won by P. Watts who beat D. Game 3-6, 6-3,4-6, 6-4, 8-6 in the final. G. Williams and D. Rowe won the doubles. A. Staite and C. Walton were unfOltunately obliged to scratch from the final.

Many thanks are due to the A.O.B. Club for the use of their courts to make the house and school tournaments possible.

THE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY President: Mr. M. G. Crewe Secretary: P. A. Longley

Although School Activities and G.C.E. examinations have reduced the work of the Society as a body, a far greater individual effort has been made by its members this term. This has been partly due to the Committee's decision to subsidize the price of Contact Paper and thus bring photography even more into the means of the average schoolboy.

This individual effort was well illustrated on Founder's Day when the Society held its first exhibition. Because of examinations a few were prevented from exhibiting, but on the whole most members were represented and many photographs both in colour and black-and-white were on show.

Also on Founder's Day demonstrations were given in the darkroom. Here visitors were shown how to enlarge, print and, develop, and apart from principles of photography being explained to them, they were allowed to handle the equipment themselves.

A term never passes without some new addition being made to the Darkroom. This term, thanks to the generosity of Mr. Chambers, we managed to obtain sixteen books on various aspects of photography. To these we have added a large number of photographic magazines which, altogether, have made a very good library. This we hope members will make full use of.

P.A.L.

VALETE

VI.C. WILLIAMS, J. A. (c 1947-54); G.C.E. (0) 5, 1952; (0) 2, 1954 ; House Prefect, 1953; R.L.S.S. Bronze Medallion, 1951 ; Instructor's Certificate, 1952; Award of Merit, 1953 ; Camberwell Borough Council, Swimming Scholarship, 1953-4 ; School Choir, 1947-53 ; School Orchestra, 1950-53 ; School Dramatics, 1949-53 ; "50" Club, 1953-4; C.C.F. Cert. "A", 1950; R.A.F. Phase "A", 1951 ; Proficiency, 1952 ; Cpl. 1954.

VI.H. BEADLE, D. H. (bn 1947-54) ; G.C.E. (0) 4, 1952-3 ; (A) 1, (0) 1, 1954 ; House Prefect, 1953 ; Form Prize, 1949-50 ; School 1st XI Cricket, 1952-4, 2nd XI Colours, 1951-2-3-4 ; School 2nd XI Football; Colours, 1951 ; C.C.F. Cert. "A", 1951, Sgt. 1953. CASEY, P. J. (c 1945-54) G.C.E. (0) 5, 1950 ; (A) 1, 1951 ; (A) 2, i954 ; YatesThompson Art Prize, 1949 ; Camberwell Borough Council, Schools Festival of Britain, Art Prize, 1951 ; National Small Bore Rifle Association, Coronation Competition, Bronze Medal, 1953 ; School Shooting, 1953 ; School Dramatics, 1950-54 ; "50" Club, 1950-4 ; Committee, 1953-4 ; Bear Pit, 1952-4 ; C.C.F. Cert. "A", 1951 ; Sgt. 1952.

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DIMOND, G. F. (d 1946-54) ; G.C.E. (0) 5, 1951, (0) 1, 1952 ; (A) 3, 1953 ; Exhibition in .History to Jesus College, Cambridge, 1953 ; House Prefect, 1952 ; House Captam, 1953 ; School Prefect, 1953 ; Vth Form Classics' Prize, 1951 ; Brading Essay Prize, 1952-53 ; History Prize, 1953 ; A.O.B. Jubilee Memorial Prize; Edward Alleyn Lodge Prize, 1954; Business Manager, "Macbeth" "Antony and Cleopatra", 1953-4 ; School Chess, 1951-4 ; Secretary, 1953-4 ; Quarter Colours, 1952-3-4 ; "50" Club, 1951-4 ; Secretary, 1953-4 ; Bear Pit, 1952-4 ; Committee, 1953-4; Assistant Librarian, 1952-4; Editor, Edward Alleyn Magazine, 1952-4 ; C.C.F. Cert. "A"; 1951, Sgt. 1953. MACDONALD, K. S. (tn 1947-54) ; G.C.E. (0) 5, 1952 ; (0) 1, 1953, (A) 2 (0) 1, 19~4 ; House Prefect, 1953 ; House Captain, 1953 ; School Prefect, 1954; Third Form History Prize, 1949 ; Vth Form English Prize, 1952 ; VI Form History Prize, 1954 ; School Athletics, 1953 ; R.L.S.S. Intermediate Certificate, 1950 ; Bronze Medallion, 1951 ; Award of Merit, 1952 ; Instructors Certificate, 1954 ; School Dramatics, 1950-4 ; "50" Club, 1952-4 ; Committee, 1953-4 ; Bear Pit, 1951-4; Committee, 1952-4; Modern Language Society, French Play, 1953 ; Assistant Librarian, 1953-4 ; Entrance in History to Brasenose College, Oxford, 1954 ; C.C.F. Cert. "A", 1951 ; Sgt., 1953. MERRICK, M. G. (d 1947-54) ; G. C. E. (0) 3, 1952 ; (0) 1, 1954; School Orchestra, 1948-54; L.S.S.O., 1951-4; Chamber Music Group, 1952-4; C.C.F. Cert. "A", 1951 ; Sgt., 1954 ; Military Band, 1954. MITCHELL, J. D. (t 1951-4) ; G. C. E. (A) 2, 1954 ; House Prefect, 1953 ; Sch~ol Prefect, 1953 ; Chapel Prefect, 1954 ; Choristers Prize, 1954; School ChOlr, 1951-4; School Orchestra, 1951-4; School Dramatics, 1953-4; Conductor of Lower School Choir, 1953-4 ; L.S.S.O., 1952-3 ; "50" Club, 1951-4; Committee, 1952-4; Bear Pit, 1952-54. SPEARING, A. C. (r 1950-4) ; G.C.E. (0) 3, 1952 ; (A) 3, (0) 1, 1953 ; State Scholarship, 1953 ; Open Scholarship in English to Jesus College, Cambridge, 1953 ; House Prefect, 1952 ; House Captain, 1953 ; School Prefect, 1953 ; Deputy School Captain, 1953; Form Prize, 1951-2; Vth Form English History and Mathematics Prizes, 1951 ; Canon Carver Junior French Prize: 1952; Canon Carver Senior French Prize; School History Prize, 1953; Woolrich Verse Prize, 1953-4 ; Bracewell-Smith, Brading Essay, and Collins Reading, Prizes, 1954 ; School Dramatics, 1950-51; Assistant Editor, Edward Alleyn Magazine, 1952 ; School Librarian, 1951-4, "50" Club, 1951-4, Committee, 1951-2 and 1954 ; Bear Pit, 1951-4 ; Secretary, 1952-4 ; C.C.F. 1950. WILLS, T. J. (b 1947-54) ; G.C.E. (0) 7, (A) 3 ; House Prefect, 1952 ; House Captain, 1953 ; School Prefect, 1953 ; History Prize, 1949 ; Gregory Prize, 1954; School Chess, 1949-54; Secretary, 1952; Captain, 1953; Quarter Colours, 1952-3-4 ; School Swimming Captain, 1954 ; Quarter Colours, 1954 ; R.L.S.S. Intermediate Certificate, 1948 ; Bronze Medallion, 1948 ; Award of Merit, 1950 ; Instructor's Certificate, 1951 ; Senior Life Guard, 1954 ; School Choir, 1947 ; "50" Club, 1953-4, C.C.F. Cert. "A", 1951 ; Under Officer, 1954.

VI.M. BOLGAR, G. P. (c 1946-54) ; G.C.E. (0) 6,1951 ; (A) 3 ; 1953 ; L.C.C. Travelling Sch~larsh!p in German, 1952; House Prefect, 1953 ; Violin Prize, 1953; MUSIC Pnze, 1954 ; School Orchestra, 1947-54 ; Leader, 1952-3 ; Conductor 2nd Orchestra, 1950-3; Chamber Music Group, 1950-54; School Choir, 1946-54; L.S.S.O., 1951-4 ; School Chess, 1952-3 ; Bear Pit, 1951-4 ; Entrance in Modern Languages to King's College Durham, 1954 ; C.C.F. Cert. "A" 1950, Cpl., 1952; Military Band, 1954. ' BULL, R. P. (t 1946-54) ; G.C.E. (0) 3, (A) 1, 1952 ; (A) 3, 1953 ; House Prefect, 1952 ; House Captain, 1953 ; School Prefect, 1953 ; School Choir, 1946-51 ; School Orchestra, 1953-4 ; School Dramatics, 1954 ; School 1st XI Football, 1953-4, 2nd XI Colours, 1953 ; School 2nd XI Cricket, 1954 ; School Athletics, 19~3-4 ; School Boxing Captain, 1954 ; R.L.S.S. Bronze Medallion, 1953 ; Bear PIt, 1954 ; C.C.F., Cert "A", 1950, Sgt. 1952.

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COLE, G. A. (d 1947-54) ; G.C.E. (0) 6, 1952 ; (0) 1, 1953, (A) 3, 1954 ; House Prefect, 1953; Modern Languages Society, French Play, 1953; School c.E.W.C. Representative, 1954 ; C.C.F. Cert. "A", 1951 ; Signals Classification, 1952, Sgt. 1954. KITE, A. A. (tn 1948-54) ; G.C.E. (0) 4, 1954 ; Junior School Chess Captain, 1948-50 ; Form Prize, 1950-51 ; School Dramatics, 1952 ; C.C.F. Cert. "A", 1952 ; L/Cpl. 1954. ROWE, D. W. (tn 1947-54) ; G.C.E. (0) 3, 1952 ; (0) 2, 1953 ; (A) 2 (0) 1, 1954 ; House Prefect, 1953 ; Junior School, Chess Team, 1948-9 ; School Choir, 1948-52 and 1953-4 ; School Orchestra, 1949-53 ; School Dramatics, 1949, 1951-4 ; Modern Languages Society, French Play, 1953 ; R.L.S.S. Bronze Medallion, 1952 ; School Tennis Team, 1954, L.S.S.O., 1951-2 ; "50" Club, 1952-4; Entrance to University College, of North Staffordshire; C.C.F. Cert. "A", 1951, CpI. 1953; Military Band, 1953-4. SAMPSON, A. (b 1946-54) ; G.C.E. (0) 4, 1952 ; (A) 3, 1953 ; State Scholarship, 1953 ; L.C.C. Travelling Scholarship in German, 1953 ; House Prefect, 1952 ; IVth Form Prize, 1948 ; VI.M. Form Prize, 1952 ; E. H. Young Prize, 1952 ; Canon Carver Junior German Prize, 1951 ; Canon Carver Senior German Prize, 1952-3-4 ; "50" Club, 1950-54 ; Entrance in Modern Languages to Jesus College, Oxford, 1954 ; C.C.F. Cert. "A", 1951 ; CpI. 1952. STAITE, A. R. (d 1947-54) ;G.C.E. (0) 5, 1952 ; (A) 3, 1954 ; House Prefect, 1953; School Prefect, 1954; Canon Carver Junior French Prize, 1953; Percussion Prize, 1954 ; School Choir, 1950-2 ; School Dramatics, 1951-4 ; School Orchestra, 1951-4; Modern Languages Society, French Play, 1953 ; School 2nd XI Cricket, 1953-4 ; Colours, 1953-4; Captain, 1954; School 1st XI Football, 1952-4 ; 2nd XI Colours; 1953-4 ; Hon. Secretary, 1953-4 ; L.S.S.O., 1953, "50" Club, 1953-4, C.C.F. Cert. "A", 1951 ; Sgt., 1954. STONE, B. (tn 1947-54), G.C.E. (0) 3, 1952 ; (A) 3, 1953 ; State Scholarship, 1953 ; Exhibition in Modern Languages to Trinity Hall, Cambridge, 1953 ; Junior School, Natural History Prize, 1947 ; Form Prize, 1952 ; Canon Carver Senior French Prize, 1952 ; E. H. Young Memorial Prize, 1954; School Choir, 1947-8 ; School Dramatics, 1952-4 ; "50" Club, 1951-4 ; Bear Pit, 1953-4 ; Assistant Editor, Edward Alleyn Magazine, 1954 ; Assistant Librarian, 1953-4 ; C.C.F. Cert. "A", 1951 ; Cpl., 1953.

. VIA. BEAuMoNT, A. C. (t 1947-54) ; G.C.E. (0) 6, 1952 ; (0) 3, 1954 ; House Prefect, 1953 ; Vth Form Mathematics Prize, 1952; u. 15t Cricket Prize, 1950; Fielding Prize, 1952 ; Batting Prize, 1953-4 ; School 1st XI Cricket, 1951-4 ; Colours 1952-4 ; Captain, 1952-4 ; School 1st XI Football, 1951-4 ; Colours, 1952-4 ; Secretary, 1953 ; Captain, 1954; London Grammar Schools' XI, 1952; Fives 1st IV, 1952-4; Half-Colours, 1954; Spurgeon Cup, 1954; C.C.F. Cert. "A", 1951 ; C.S.M., 1954. GATLAND, B. G. (tn 1947-54) ; G.C.E. (0) 5, 1952 ; (0) 2, 1953 ; (A) 3, 1954 ; House Prefect 1953; School Athletics, 1953-4; Quarter Colours, 1954; School 3rd XI Cricket, 1954; R.L.S.S., Bronze Medallion, 1951 ; C.C.F, Cert. "A", 1951 ; R.A.F. Phase "A", 1953. HENTY (d 1948-54) ; G.C.E. (A) 2 ; (0) 1, 1954 ; C.C.F. Cert. "A", 1951 ; R.A.F. SPINKS, H. P. (t 1947-54) ; G.C.E. (0) 7, 1952 ; (A) 3, 1954 ; House Prefect, 195~ ; School 1st XI Football, 1951-4; Colours, 1952; C.C.F., Cert. "A", 1951 ; R.A.F., Phase "A", 1952. STOCK, D. W. (s 1947-54) ; G.C.E. (0) 5, 1952 ; School Fencing, 1951-4 ; Secretary, 1952~3 ; Captain, 1954; Half-Colours, 1954; C.C.F., Cert. "A", 1954 ; Signals Classification, 1952 ; Cadet Assistant Instructor, 1953.

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STOKELY, P. J. (d 1945-54); G.C.E. (0) 8, 1952; (A) 3, 1954; House Prefect, 1951; School Prefect, 1952; House Captain, 1952; School Captain, 1952-53-54 ; Edward Alleyn Lodge Prize, 1953 ; Bracewell Smith Prize, 1953, 1954. 1st XI Cricket, 1952-3-4; School 2nd XI Colours, 1952; 1st XI Football, 1951-54; School 1st XI Colours, 1951-52; School Athletics, 1952-4 ; Quarter Colours, 1953 ; C.C.F., Cert. "A", 1950 ; C.S.M., 1952. WALTON, C. R. (d 1947-54) ; G.C.E. (0) 7, 1952 ; (A) 3, 1954 ; House Prefect· 1953 ; School 1st XI, Football, 1951-4 ; Colours, 1954 ; School 2nd XI Cricket' 1953-4; C.C.F., Cert. "A", 1952; R.A.F. Phase "A", 1952 ; Proficiency, 1952 ; Gliding, Cert. "B", 1953 ; Cpl. 1952.

VLS. BURCHMORE, G. A. E. (b 1946-54); G.C.E., (0) 4,1951, (A), 1953 ; (0) 2, (A) 1, 1954 ; House Prefect, 1953 ; House Captain, 1953-4 ; School. Prefect, 1954 ; School Fives, 1949-51-54; 1st IV, 1954, Quarter Colours, 1954; 3rd XI Cricket, 1954 ; School Dramatics, 1948-54 ; Bear Pit, 1951-54 ; Committee, 1952-4 ; Treasurer, 1953-47 ; "50" Club, 1951-4 ; C.C.F. Cert. "A", 1950 ; Signals Classification, 1951 ; Sgt. 1953. COLLARD, D. (r 1946-54) ; G.C.E. (0) 6, 1952 ; (A) 1 (0) 1, 1954 ; House Prefect, 1953 ; "50" Club, 1952-4 ; Bear Pit, 1952-4 ; Scientific Society, 1952-4 ; C.C.F. Cert. "A", 1951 ; Cpl., 1954. Cox, J. E. (r 1946-54) ; G.C.E. (0) 6, 1952 ; (A) 2 (0) 1, 1954 ; House Prefect, 1952; School 2nd XI Cricket, 1952; Colours, 1952; R.L.S.S. Bronze Medallion; Scientific Society; C.C.F., Cert. "A" ; R.A.F., Phase "A". EYLES, A. J. (s 1946-54) ; G.C.E. (0) 8, 1952 ; House Prefect, 1953-4 ; Junior School, Art Prize, 1947; School Swimming, 1948-54; R.L.S.S. Bronze Medallion, 1951; Instructor's Certificate, 1952; Award of Merit, 1953; "50" Club, 1951-4 ; Committee, 1953-4 ; Scientific Society, 1951-4. JONES, R. E. (t 1947-54) ; G.C.E. (0) 7,1952 ; (A) 2, 1954 ; House Prefect, 1953; Scientific Society, c.c.F., Cert. "A", 1951 ; Sgt., 1954. MORGAN, B. D. (d 1947-54) ; G.C.E. (0) 5, 1952 ; (0) 1, 1954 ; House Prefect, 1954; School Choir, 1947-50; School Dramatics, 1948-52; Photographic Society, 1953-4; Treasurer, 1954 ; C.C.F. Cert. "A", 1951 ; R.A.F. Phase "A", 1951, Proficiency, 1952 ; Advanced Proficiency, 1954 ; Sgt., 1953. hUMMER, D. T. (1947-54) ; G.C.E. (0) 8, 1952 ; (A) 3, 1954 ; House Prefect, 1954; School Athletics; Quarter Colours; R.L.S.S. Bronze Medallion; Photographic Society, Scientific Society; C.C.F. Cert. "A", 1951 ; R.A.F., Phase "A", 1951 ; Proficiency, 1952 ; Gliding, Certificate "B" ; Flight Sgt., 1959.

POLLOCK, D. L. (b 1947-54) ; G.C.E. (0) 6, 1952 ; (A) 3, 1954 ; House Prefect, 1953 ; School Dramatics, 1951, "50" Club, 1953-4 ; Scientific Society, 1952-4 ; Entrance to University College, London, 1954; C.C.F. Cert. "A", 1950; Cpl. 1954.

QUINT, J. H. (b 1947-54) ; G.C.E. (0) 7, 1952 ; (A) 1 (0) 1, 1954 ; House Prefect, 1953 ; Collins Reading Prize, Junior School, 1949 ; School Choir, 1948-51 ; School Dramatics; 1949-50 ; School 1st XI Cricket, 1952-4 ; 2nd XI Colours, 1952-3-4 ; Hon. Secretary of Cricket, 1952-4 ; "50" Club, 1952-4 ; Bear Pit, 1953-4 ; Scientific Society, 1952-4 ; Assistant Librarian, 1953 ; C.C.F. Cert. "A", 1951.

SNEARY, M. A. B. (t 1946-54) ; G.C.E. (0) 5, 1951 ; (A) 2, 1953 ; (A) 1, 1954 ; House Prefect, 1952; School Cross-Country, 1953-4, "50" Club; 1953-4; Scientific Society, 1951-4; Secretary, 1953-4; School Dramatics, 1952-4; Entrance to Guy's Hospital Medical School, 1954; C.C.F., Cert. "A", 1950, Sgt., 1952.

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WARD, R. G. H. D. (c 1946-54) ; G. C. E. (0) 6, 1951 ; (A) 1 (0) 3, 1954; . House Prefect, 1952 ; House Captain, 1953 ; School 2nd XI Cricket, 1953 ; School Choir, 1948-52 ; School Dramatics, 1948-52 ; Library Assistant, 1949-50; School Organist, 1952-4; School Chapel, Assistant Organist, 1954; Scientific Society; Photographic Society; C.C.F. Cert. "A", 1950 ; Signals Classification, 1951 ; Assistant Instructor, 1952 ; Sgt., 1953, Military Band, 1949-50.

VI.G. COWDY, R. D. (r 1948-54) ; G.C.E. (0) 4, 1953 ; Brass Prize, Evan Spicer Art Prize, 1952 ; Senior Art Prize; 1953 ; Brass, Founder's Art, and Senior Art Prizes, 1954; School Choir; School Orchestra, 1950-4; Chamber Music Group, 1953-3 ; L.S.S.O., 1951-4 ; Entrance to Camberwell Art School, 1954 ; C.C.F., Cert. "A", 1952; Cpl., 1954; Military Band, 1953-4.

EDWARDS, R. (t 1947-54) ; G.C.E. (0) 1, 1953 ; House Prefect, 1954 ; Singing Prize, 1954 ; School Fives, 1st IV, 1954 ; School 2nd XI Cricket, 1952-4 ; Colours, 1952-3-4 ; School Choir, 1952-4 ; School Dramatics, 1951-4 ; C.C.F. Cert. "A", 1950 ; R.A.F., Phase "A", 1951, Cpl., 1952 ; Military Band, 1948-54.

GAFNEY, P. (s 1948-54) ; G.c.B. (0) 3, 1953 ; Woodwork Prize, 1954 ; School Choir, 1950-2; School Dramatics, 1953-4; Photographic Society, 1954; School Shooting, 1951 ; C.C.F., Cert. "A"

V.A. COLE, D. A. (b 1948-54) ; G.C.E. (0) 3,1954; Third Form History Prize, 1952 ; School Dramatics, 1953-4 ; C.C.F. Cert. "A", Pt. I, 1952 ; R.A.F. Phase "A", 1953 ; Advanced Proficiency, 1954 ; Military Band, 9151-4;

GOWER, J. A. (bn 1949-54) ; G.C.E. (0) 3,1954 ; C.C.F. Cert. "A", 1953. MARsHALL, C. (t 1948-54) ; G.C.E. (0) 2., 1953 ; (0) 4, 1954 ; School 1st XI Cricket; School 1st XI Football ; School 2nd XI, Cricket and Football, Colours; School Dramatics; School Choir; C.C.F. Cert. "A", 1954; Cpl.,1954.

MURRELL, R. F. (r 1948-54) ; G.C.E. (0) 4, 1954 ; School Dramatics, 1953-4 ; R.L.S.S. Bronze Medallion, 1953; Instructors Certificate, 1954; Silver Medallion, 1944 ; C.C.F., Cert. "A", 1952; R.A.F., 1952.

SAUNDERS, T. B. (c 1948-54) ; G.C.E. (0) 2, 1954 ; School Dramatics, 1953-4 ; C.C.F., Cert. "A", 1953.

WILSON, J. B. (r 1948-54) ; G.C.E. (0) 2, 1953 ; (0) 5, 1954 ; School 2nd XI Football, 1953-4 ; School 2nd XI Cricket, 1954 ; School Athletics, 1951-4 ; Junior Crest, 1952-3 ; School Fives, 1953-4 ; Quarter Colours, 1954 ; School Dramatics, 1952-4; R.L.S.S. Bronze Medallion, 1953 ; C.C.F. Cert., "A", 1952 ; Cpl., 1954 .

WITHEY, C. R. (b 1948-54) ; G.C.E. (0) 4, 1954 ; School Athletics, 1953-4, Quarter-Colours, 1954.

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V.C. BUNT, B. S. (t 1948-54) ; G.C.E. (0) 1, 1953 ; (0) 5, 1954 ; School U.16 Football and Cricket, 1952-3 ; C.C.F. Cert. "A", 1952; L/Cpl., 1954.

LAKE, A. G. (1949-54) ; G.C.E. (0) 5, 1954 ; C.C.F., Cert. "A", 1953 .

STONEHAM, B. J. (bn 1948-54); G,C.B. (0) 1, 1954 ; School 2nd XI Football 1953-4; School Athletics, 1953-4; R.L.S.S. Bronze Medallion; Brown'~ House "Old Boys' " Prize ; C.C.F, Cert. "A", 1953 ; L/Cpl., 1954.

V.D. AUSTIN, D. W. (tn 1949-54) ; G.C.E. (0) 1, 1954 ; R.L.S.S. Bronze Medallion 1953 ; C.C.F., Cert. "A", 1953. '

BAYLEY, M. J. (c 1949-54) ; G.C.E. (0) 3,1954 ; C.C.F., Cert. "A", 1953.

CLEVELAND, D. (c 1948-53) ; G.C.E. (0) 5, 1954; School; School u. 16t Football and Cricket; C.C.F. Cert. "A", 1952 ; L/Cpl. 1954.

FREEMAN, R. J. (tn 1949-54) .

HATHAWAY, M. J. (r 1948-54) ; G.C.E. (0) 1, 1953 (0) 4, 1954, 4D Form Prize, 1952 ; Camberwell Borough Council, Swimming Scholarship, 1953-4 ; School Dramatics, 1950-3 ; School Choir; R.L.S.S. Bronze Medallion; 1953 ; C.C.F., Cert. "A", 1952; Signals Classification, 1953 ; Cadet Assistant Instructor, 1954; L/Cpl., 1954.

PICK, B. D. (tn 1948-54) ; G.C.E. (0) 6,1954; C.C.F., Cert. "A", 1952; R.A.F.

SURRIDGE, K. E. (r 1948-54) ; G.C.E. (0) 4,1954; C.C.F., Cert. "A".

WmTE, K. (tn 1949-54) ; G.C.E. (0) 3, 1954 ; School 2nd XI Football, 1953-4 ; C.C.F., Cert. "A", 1953.

V.E. BRACKLEY, R. O. (c 1949-54) ; G.C.E. (0) 4,1954 ; Cert. "A", 1953.

DARLINGTON, J. C. (b 1949-54) ; G.C.E. (0) 3, 1954 ; Form Prize, 1953, Vth Form Geography Prize, 1954; School Swimming, 1953 ; C.C.F. Cert. "A", 1953.

. KELLARD, M. R. (t 1949-54) ; G.C.E. (0) 2,1954 ; C.C.F. Cert. "A".

RAWLING, R. H. (t 1948-54) ; G.C.E. (0) 5, 1954 ; C.C.F. Cert. "A", L/Cpl., 1954.

SAMPSON, R. A. (bn 1949-54) ; G.C.E. (0) 5, 1954 ; School Choir, 1951-2; C.C.F., Cert. "A", 1954.

SMALL, R. M. (tn 1949-54) ; G.C.E. (0) 4, 1954 ; R.L.S.S. Bronze Medallion, 1953 ; Award of Merit, 1954 ; School Dramatics, 1953-4 ; C.C.F., Cert. "A", 1954.

IV.E. Cox, D. J. (r 1949-54). 1st XI Football; 1st XI Cricket; 2nd XI Football Colours.

MAY, J. K. P. (s 1949-54) ; Junior School, Geography Prize, 1951 ; R.L.S.S. Bronze Medallion, 1954 ; School Dramatics, 1954 ; C.C.F., Cert. "A", 1954.

III.A. McMINN, S. R. (d 1951-4) ; C.C.F., 1953-4.

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ALLEYN OLD BOYS' CLUB NOTES All communications relating to membership, subscriptions and change of address

should he sent to the Honorary Treasurer, E. C. Robinson, Wissenden, Grove Side, Gt. Bookham, Surrey. Correspondence on all other matters should he addressed to the Honorary Secretary, Alan G. Walker, 78, Woodwarde Road, S.E.22.

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BIRTH DICKSON. On August 3rd, 1954 at Southsea, Hants., to Pamela, wife of R. A. Dickson

(1932-38) a son, Russell Anthony.

MARRIAGES CHORLEY-POULSON: On July 30th, 1954, at Caxton Hall, Percy Edmund Chorley

(r 35-39) to Lucille Adele Poulson. LEWIS-EDLINGTON: On March 13th, 1954, at Christ Church, Park Avenue, New

York, E. H. W. Lewis (c 1918-25) to Virginia May Edlington, of New York. Present address c/o B.O.A.C., Montevideo, Uraguay, S.America.

HILL-McMILLAN: On September 25th, 1954, at the College Chapel, Reg. W. Hill (b 1915-24) to Marjorie McMillan (nee Clark) (J.A.G.S.(. -

YOUNG-McCoRD: At St. Paul's, Stockton-on-Tees, Co. Durham, Charles Edward ArthurYoung (d 40-46) to Cynthia M. McCord.

DEATHS A. W. DAY (1897-1904), aged 66, at JOHANNESBURG, S.A., on AUGUST 27TH, 1954.

Bill Day was the youngest of the five brothers who went to Alleyn's-he served in the R.N. in the 1914-18 War and soon after demobilisation was transferred to the South African Branch of the Engineering Company by whom he was employed.

Apart from a short visit to England in 1930, or thereabouts, he remained in South Africa.

He was prominent in Football circles before the 1914-18 ":ar, wiJ~m.ing his Cap for Surrey A.F.A .as right half-back, and he took part in the Club s admInIstratIon.

A.F.D.

PETER WOODMAN (c 39-45), at EXMOUTH, on APRIL 27TH, 1954. Peter Woodman-"Pew" to his friends-was a civil engineer. While inspecting a

sewer at Exmouth he was overcome by fumes. "Pew" possessed an uncommonly enterprising and charming· personality. At

school many will remember him as a great comedian and leg-puller. He was als~ a I?an . of strong character and high principles. He packed an enormous amount of life mto his twenty-six years.

When he left Alleyn's in 1945 he went to Northampton Engineering College, London University and there he obtained his B.Sc.(Eng.) with second class honours. He then went abro~d to Kenya and later to Malaya, in his capacity of civil en~ineer, and had been in England scarcely a year when his tragic death occurred. To hIS mother we extend deepest sympathy.

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COMMITTEE MEETING. April, 29th, 1954. Held at the School with 19 members present and the President in the Chair. 14 new members were elected. The Spring Re-Union and Dance had proved such a social and financial success (there being only a very slight cost to the Club) that it was decided to make this a regular feature of the Club year. The constitution of the Committee was discussed and it was felt that adequate provision was already made for representation of all ages.

COMMITTEE MEETING. July 7th, 1954. Held at the School with 19 members present and the President in the Chair. The apportionment of the revenue from the advertisements in the Magazine was revised thanks to a most generous gesture by the Headmaster and this materially assists the Club. It was decided to send the Newsletter to all boys subscribing towards membership whilst at School, instead of sending it to leavers for one year. It was decided to hold the Annual General Meeting in the Buttery preceded by a Reunion at which refreshments would be available. Five new members were elected.

COMMITTEE MEETING. September 27th, 1954. Held at the School with 23 members present and the President in the Chair; The draft accounts were submitted and approved for presentation to the Annual General Meeting and nominations for the Officers in 1954/55 were discussed and agreed. All arrangements were made for the Annual Dinner on November 17th, and it was hoped a large number of members would support it. 18 new members were elected.

CLUB MEMBERSHIP LIST. The Committee is investigating the possibilities of publishing -a list of Club Members, either in booklet form or as a supplement to the Magazine. It is possible that certain members may prefer not to have their addresses made public and, if notice is given to the Hon. Secretary, their wishes will be met.

ANNUAL DINNER All members are reminded of the Annual Dinner which is to be held on Wednesday,

November 17th, 1954, at the Connaught Rooms, London. Take this opportunity of spending a pleasant evening among old friends.

Tickets, one guinea each, may be obtained from A. G. Walker, 78 Woodwarde Road, S.E.22 (FOR. 7197).

ADDRESS NOT KNOWN A further list of Members whose addresses are not known is published below.

It would be appreciated if anyone who knows their whereabouts would write to the Hon. Treasurer, E. C. Robinson, "Wissenden", Grove Side, Great Bookham, Surrey.

N. J. Heal (r), 1936-45 ; D. J. Gee (t), 1942-46 ; W. H. Haile (-), 1896-03 ; C. W. B. Bolton (-), 1894-96 ; S. E. Spencer (-), pre-1914 ; T. R. Waters, (b)n, 1939-49 ; L. G. Hinge (s), 1928-32 ; L. A. C. O. Hunt (d), 1922-28 ; G. A. Dent (s), 1924-28 ; C. R. Dew (-),1897-00; S. J. Dicketts (b), 1911-15 ; G. P. Edwards (d), 1921-28 ; H .A. J. Evans (bn) 1918-24 ; J. B. Evans (c), 1922-28 ; A. J. Farrington (c), 1913-17 ; E. G. Farrow (s), 1917-20; S. Fawcett (bn), 1905-09 ; N. G. H. Fenner (s), 1936-39 ; H. C. Fenton (-), 1903-06; J. H. Fleming (s), 1906-09; G. H. J. Fogden (r), 1907-11 ; D. G. Ford (bn), 1917-25 ; K. Forster (s), 1916-22 ; N. H. Foster (bn), 1906-14 ; M. L. Fowler (bn), 1924-29 ; F. B. H. Fox (c), 1923-27 ; W. G. Frenay (bn), 1915-19 ; K. F. Fuller (b), 1923-31 ; P. J. Galbraith (r), 1929-37 ; J. T. Gates (t), 1922-32 ; A. G. Gibson (b), 1926-32 ; R. J. Gillbard (c), 1923-30 ; I. Y. Gillies (s), 1913-20 ; D. W. Goodchild (b), 1913-20 ; K. J. Grace (b), 1935-41 ; Rev. G. F. Graham (t), 1917-23 ; L. P. Green (t), 1922-25 ; A. R. Grove (bn), 1924-27 ; Rev. H. J. S. Guntrip (r), 1913-16 ; H. C. F. Hale (bn) , 1911-19 ; P. E. Hall (r), 1909-14 ; R. Halston (t), 1929-33 ; R. Hammond (d), 1921-27 ; D. So. Harding (c), 1923-30 ; C. H. Harris (s), 1906-12 ; C. Hayward (bn), 1917-24 ; W. G. D. Hemming (c), 1924-28 ; E. H. P. Hoad (t), 1920-28 ; J. Holy (r) 1917-18 ; S. Hoook (r), 1907-10.

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RIFLE CLUB

Rather surprisingly, we have received thr~e comp.laints at.the.1ack of a report in the last magazine. It is anybody's guess whether It ended m the editonal waste-paper basket, the dead-letter office, or merely failed to ~each the letter-box. (Not my waste-paper basket! It was, unfortunately, never recelved.-Ed.) .. But encourag~d by the ~owledge that we have three constant readers, and for their sakes, we bnefly recapitulate from our draft.

First, in ilie Croydon and Dis.trict Winter ~ea~u~ ';Ye won Division 11 ha~d~<?mely wiiliout conceding a point; we finished fourth m DIVISIOn I~I ; and we won Dlvlsl~n V wiili ilie assistance of the School VIII, five members havmg shot for us on vanous occasions. Ali:ogether eleven men shot in this team and the five ~roydon Spo~ns are awarded to L. W. Chapman, M. J. Lovick, P. B. Lowles, P. F. Talhs and.H. T. Tmgley, these having taken part in the greatest number of matches. In the City of London League we started well. enough but both teams having struck a very bad patch finished half-way down Divisions IV and XI respectively.

Turning now to the Summer Season we find the same falling off. in form t~at has happened on previous occasions, which seems to be due partly: to the nval attractIOns of full-bore shooting. Be that as it may, we disgrace~ ourselyes ~n t~e ~.r0ydon League by finishing last in Division I, but our oilier teams finished third m DIVISIOn III and second in Division IV.

At Bisley, ilie interest is rl?ally growing and nearly all our members have now shot in matches ; in fact, our real tnumph has been the number of teams that we have turned

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out this year-two teams of six in the Surrey Astor and three teams of five in the Veterans.

In the· Surrey Civilians Match our team of six shooting through the ranges from 200 to 600 yards took third place with 569. In the Surrey Astor, in rather more difficult weather conditions and against a larger entry, we again took third place with 561 ; our other team which included three members shooting in their first match, scored 522. Our two teams of five in the Surrey Veterans shooting at 500 yards only, failed to do themselves justice scoring 217 and 212 respectively.

On Ashburton Day we made our best attempt ever to win the Veterans Trophy. Shooting at 500 yards we scored 239, equal to the winners-Uppingham-but counted out under the somewhat arbitrary rules into second place. For those interested in technicalities we had 40 Bulls, 9 Inners and 1 Magpie, whereas Uppingham had 39 Bulls and 11 Inners. Our other scores were 220 and 218 giving us an aggregate of 677 in the Pixley Cup competition, which however, was won by Uppingham with a score of 681.

This was a most encouraging result not only because, having found fifteen members ready to shoot, not one of the fifteen shot badly-but also because the net is spreading. Two of last year's School VIII, C. Dawe and B. J. Cooke, were shooting and so was L. G. Melio who has come back after a good many years away from the ranges.

Dawe and Cooke also shot through the Bisley Imperial Meeting for the first time and altogether there were seven Old Boys entered for the Queens Prize, unfortunately without distinguishing themselves. The season finished on a high note with E. R, Hoe shooting an inspired 49 at 1000 yards-a performance to be recalled with pleasure when deeds give place to memories.

In conclusion we heartily .congratulate John D. Codrington on his achievement~ with the small-bore Rifle. John joined the Club on leaving School but after returning from War service he moved to Bournemouth, too far away to continue active membership. His performances in shooting for his bank team, local club and in representative matches have improved until he has now reached the top class. Having finished second in last years Coronation Competition which attracted a nation-wide entry of over 19,000 ,he has this year by competitive shooting won his place in the Dewar International Team. Furthermore we learn that in his first match against teams from the British Empire and U.S.A. he has acquitted himself nobly. Well done John, may this be followed by many more honours! P.R.

CRICKET CLUB

In a summer ever full of the promise of rain-and fulfilling its promises-the Cricket Club was able to record only 14 wins. Yet the number of matches lost rose only by three, which means that the number drawn or rained off was in the fantastic region of 40, or half the Club's fixtures.

Rain interfered with the August cricket week and completely washed out the Surrey Club and Ground match. But though the score book was the guardian of so much havoc, all of us at Burbage Road got some satisfaction from the season.

The chairman of the Cricket Club (A. E. Jones) ran into irrepressible form-to the extent of some 700 runs-while his brother Syd finished not far short of 1,000.

Our newly installed Athletic Club Treasurer was in sight of his 100 wickets. We were all delighted to follow the deeds of M. J. Stewart (Surrey) and J. F. Pretlove (Cambridge University) in more exalted spheres.

The Apnual Cricket Supper, arranged for October 1 st, was postponed. The date will be announced.

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FOOTBALL CLUB

There is at this stage of the year no great news to report, nevertheless it is worth while noting that for some weeks past training has been in full swing. By the time these notes are published we shall be beginning to see whether or not the hopes which we have for this season look like being justified. Of particular interest will be the fortune of the Fourth Eleven, which for the first time since the War will be playing in Southern Amateur League tootball.

Although the playing membership of the Football Club is now over 70, we would still welcome any Old Boys who would like to play for the Club, and they are requested to get in touch with the Secretary, K. A. Bristow of 61 Westwood Park, Forest Hill, S.E.23.

The attention of non-playing Old Boys is drawn to the existence of the Supporters' Club-membership of which costs only five shillings for the whole season. For this small sum members receive every week news of matches played and of those to come. Subscriptions should be sent to the Secretary.

TENNIS CLUB

Since the last magazine was published, the most important feature of the Tennis Club's programme has been completed. I refer, of course, to the Annual Tournament, which was once again keenly contested. Here are the winners and runners up :-

Event. Winner. Runners-up. Mens Singles (Brown Cup) D. Brown G. Stickland Ladies Singles (Hough Cup) Mrs. S. Lewin Miss J. Gildea Mens Doubles .. F. Belcher and A. Batten and

Ladies Doubles ..

Mixed Doubles (Arnold Cup) ..

Handicap Mens Singles Ladies Singles . Mixed Doubles

(Barnes Cup)

J. Cross N. Wright Mrs. Lewin and Mrs. Nugent and Mrs. Clark Miss Roxburgh A. Batten and G. Lascelles and Mrs. Clack Mrs. S. Lewin J. Owlett P. BIadon Miss J. Gildea Miss P. Underhill R. Keates and R. Purdey and Mrs. Nugent Miss J. Gildea

Congratulations to Sybil Lewin on her third consecutive win in the Ladies Singles ~vent. The most notable feature of Finals Day, I think, was the winning of the Mens Doubles event by F. Belcher and J. Cross. Frank first won this title thirty years ago, which goes to show that there is still some life in the "old dog" yet. The afternoon's tennis was followed by the usual dance, which was enjoyed by all who attended. I should perhaps place on record that the Finals were not interrupted by rain; a thing that cannot be said of many Saturday afternoons this summer. The School Section very kindly provided baIl boys for the finals, and did the job very efficiently. The school girls, incidentaIly, enjoyed themselves preparing the dishes of strawberries and ice cream.

Having now completed our heavy match programme I am pleased to report that, although our playing strength has been much better in the past, we have at least turned out a full team for every match, which has been no mean achievement this season. In this respect thanks go to our match secretary, Graham Stickland, who has worked hard to gather teams together.

We were lucky this year in being allotted Centre Court Tickets at Wimbledon, and several members enjoyed seeing how the game called "tennis" is really played.

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Winter tennis is now in full swing, and I hope as many members as possible will be down on Sunday mornings and afternoons to keep them in trim for next season. It is intended to have coffee and biscuits available on Sunday mornings during the winter, and I hope this will encourage members to have a game before Sunday lunch.

Any enquiries about membership of the Tennis Section should be addressed to the Secretary, G. Lascelles, 68, Park Hall Road, West Dulwich, S.E.21.

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