THE VIGORNIAN THE WORCESTER CATHEDRAL KING'S SCHOOL CHRONICLE TA MEN AIAAKTA MAN6ANO, TA A'ETPETA ZHTO, TA A'ETKTA HAPA 9EON HITHSAMHN.
No. 157.
JULY, 1940.
Vol. XIII.
EDITORIAL.
CONTENTS. Editorial School Officers King's Scholarship Mrs. Henry Wood Essay ... School Notes O.V. News Obituary Marriages, etc. ... ... O.V. Serving in the Forces House Notes ... ... Cricket Notes O.T.C. Notes Band Notes Shooting Notes School Play Fifty Years Ago Swimming Notes ... ... Camera Club Play Reading Society Tennis Notes Gym Notes Fishing Notes Valete Salvete Oxford Letter Cambridge Letter Worcester Letter ... ... Crossword Puzzle Correspondence Contributions ... ... Contemporaries ... ...
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" Once more it is the duty of the editors to write an editorial." How many times have we started an editorial and torn it up; how many editors have racked their brains to think of something original on which to write ? Many people may never read the editorial, but some of those who do, consider that for a magazine to be a success, a really good editorial is essential. Only one question remains, what is a good editorial ? It may be a reference to some particular instance of school life; it may be one expressing the enjoyment or otherwise we have had during the last term. But whatever the contents are, the purpose is always the same, to give an introduction to the magazine for those who wish to read it, and possibly to fill up a little space for those who do not. During this last year, some of the strangest pages in the annals of the school have been written, and it is now almost certain that next term will see us re-established in our ancient home of Worcester, in time to celebrate there—though doubtless with modest war-time ceremony —the Fourth Centenary of our Foundation. We shall be glad to return, because to be away from Worcester, and all it means—the Cathedral and College Hall, the river and the playing-fields, the quiet of College Green and the convenience of the town—is like being away from home. At the same time, our joy cannot fail to be tinged with regret. We have been so kindly treated in our exile that it could not be otherwise, and this year will always be treasured in our memories as most exciting and enjoyable and above all, good training to teach us to adapt ourselves to changing conditions, and to make the best possible use of our facilities.
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We IOOK forward to the future, whether of the Nation or the School, with confidence and fearlessness, sure that in the end, right must triumph and remember with Horace that " Dulce et decorum est pro patria mari."
SCHOOL OFFICERS. - D. C. Bendall. Captain of the School - D. L. Shelton, Captain of Cricket - J. C. McKerrow. Secretary of Cricket - D. L. Shelton. Captain of Shooting - S. M. C. Jones. Secretary of Shooting - J. J. Taaffe. Captain of Gym Captains of Houses :— - J. C. McKerrow. School House - D. C. Bendall. Castle House - S. M. C. Jones. Hostel School Monitors—D. C, Bendall, J. J. Taaffe, S. M. C. Jones, D. L. Shelton, J. C. McKerrow, P. E. Hulme. Editors of The Vigornian—D. H. Jones, P. E. Hulme, D. C. Bendall. Librarians—D. H. Jones, P. E. Hulme, D. C. Bendall.
KING'S SCHOLARSHIP EXAMINATION. May, 1940. The following awards were made :— To be King's Scholars— 1. D. J. McKenzie (Colchester House, Clifton). 2. M. J. Darlington (Tredennyke School, Worcester). 3. M. S. Clarke (Bassets, Farnborough, Kent). 4. B. J. Mallet (New College School, Oxford). 5. A. E. Gwynne Jones (The Hill School, Malvern). To be a School Exhibitioner— A. C. C. Harris (Gunnersbury School, Chiswick).
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A full report of the Play, John Drinkwater's "Abraham Lincoln," is reprinted on another page from Berrows' Worcester Journal. The seating in the Parish Hall being very limited, two performances were given, on Friday and Saturday, July 5th and 6th. Largely owing to the energy of a few boys in selling tickets, we took over £40. The expenses—the license to perform a copyright play, and the hire of over thirty costumes—absorbed nearly half this sum, but we were able to hand over more than £10 each to the Red Cross Hospital Supply Depot and the Womens" Voluntary Service Comforts Fund. On the Friday evening we were honoured by the presence of Dame Margaret Lloyd George, who made a gracious speech, to which the Headmaster replied. Lieut. Comm. Pedder paid us another visit near the beginning of term, this time for a little longer than before, and we were very glad indeed to see him. Mrs. Pedder has now joined him at Dartmouth College, where he is in charge of the training of cadets, and Mrs. Longland has joined Mr. Longland at Glanislwyn. We are pleased to have had several O.V. visitors this term. C. A. Harthill (Natland 1926-32) came for a few days early in the term, and at the moment of writing C. M. Lavender (School House 1930-39), J. D. Reynolds (School House 1935-39) and K. Wedgwood (School House 1935-39) are just down from Oxford and are camping near Black Rock a couple of miles from us. We are sorry not to have been able to offer them better weather, but they chose the first prolonged period of rain in a term notable on the whole for its dryness and sunshine. We have also had visits from H. S. Clarke (School House) and D. S. Clarke (School House). All members of the O.T.C. over 17 have been enrolled in the L.D.V., as have the greater part of the Staff. We have been on night duty several times, but have not suffered unduly from loss of sleep.
MRS. HENRY WOOD ESSAY. Prizes have been awarded as follows :— VI Form—1. P. E. Hulme. 2. B. S. Clarke. V Form—1. F. M. P. Benson. 2. J. G. Morris. 3. C. Vivante. 4. F. Weil.
We were very relieved to find that Mr. Tom Creighton, the Headmaster's elder son, who was living in Amsterdam when the Low Countries were invaded, returned safely, and we had the pleasure of his company at Criccieth for a few days. Probably many readers of the Vigornian read in the Times, without recognising the authorship, his vivid account of his escape " from a correspondent lately in Holland." Towards the end of the term Mr. Hugh Creighton has also been with us, and it is to him that we are indebted for the critique of the Play.
SCHOOL NOTES. We were very glad to see the Dean and Mrs. Davies when they visited the School for the weekend of July 6th, and attended the Play. During an interval the Dean expressed the School's gratitude to Criccieth for its welcome to us here, and on the Sunday morning he preached an inspiring sermon in St. Deiniol's Church.
A National Savings Group has been formed in the School under the able guidance of Mr. Thomas, who looked after a similar undertaking during the last war. We hope that this will obtain good support, and in this way we are falling into line with all the other schools who are helping the national war effort at a time when it needs every assistance that we can give.
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Although we have offered our services here during the term to do harvest work on the farms, there has not been any great demand for it. Two boys did an afternoon's work turning hay, but that was the extent of our activities in this way. However, during the holidays, we are running a permanent harvest camp on Mr. Hector Smith's farming estates near Broadway, The camp will accommodate about twenty boys, and they will come in relays throughout the holidays. The work to be done will consist of corn and hay 'harvesting, and fruit gathering. Mr. Smith has promised us a camp site, and the Scout tents are being camouflaged for the purpose. Meals will be provided in the farm-house, and Mrs. Smith has kindly undertaken to look after the catering and cooking. Any boys who would still have been in the School if we had remained in Worcester, and who would like to join in this work, will be heartily welcomed, especially in the latter part of the holidays. They should communicate with the Headmaster at Tutnall, Claines, stating the dates between which they will be available. On June 19th, the O.T.C. had its regular Field Day, and on this occasion was assisted by the whole School in an original and up-to-date scheme, details of which will be found under the O.T.C. Notes.
Besides helping the nation in the various ways recorded above, the School has also been doing a great deal of waste-paper collection and packing. Silver paper is also being collected, and a further seven scarves and several pairs of mittens have been added to those knitted last term. A whole holiday was granted on a fine Saturday about half-term, and many varied expeditions were made. Despite the intense heat, several parties bicycled beyond Beddgelert and ascended Snowdon, some from Pitts Head and some up the Watkin Path.
It was with great regret that we learnt of the death of Canon J, H. F. Peile, which occurred only a few weeks after that of Mrs. Peile. Appointed to the canonry some fifteen years ago, Canon Peile had been the senior member of the Chapter since the death of Archdeacon James. He was keenly anxious for the welfare of the School and his loss will be sadly felt on the Governing Body. We understand that the vacant canonry is not to be filled at present. In this issue of the Vigornian we give the first list of O.V. serving in the war. It may not be possible to reprint the whole list each term, but corrections and additions to it will be welcomed, and will be published in our next issue. » * * We offer our warm congratulations to W. H. B. Key, now at the Royal Grammar School, on winning the first place in the diving at the R.G.S. Aquatic Sports recently.
O.V. NEWS R. T. L. Allen (Castle House 1934-39) has obtained a 2nd class in the second examination for the Mechanical Sciences Tripos at Cambridge, thus completing two years' work in one. A. K. Beauchamp (Castle House 1899-1907) returned in November, 1938, from the Nigerian Education Service, and on the outbreak of the war was appointed Assistant Divisional Petroleum Officer for the Midland Division, with headquarters at Birmingham.
H. K. P. Beauchamp (Castle House 1930-34), who joined the R.A.F. in 1937, was recently promoted Flying Officer, On the 10th July of this year he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.
Rev. S. J. A. Evans (Castle House 1908-13) has been appointed Proctor in Convocation in the Diocese of Ely. He is now serving as a Chaplain in the Royal Navy.
R. E. Harris (Day Boy, 1932-39) has obtained a post in a bank. T. J. Martin (Day Boy, 1934-39) has secured a post with Messrs. Archdale, Engineers, Worcester.
T. H. Poths (School House, 1921-25) is teaching at St. Cuthbert's School, Malvern.
J. D. Reynolds (School House, 1935-39) has obtained a 2nd class in Honours Moderations in Classics, after being up only one year.
J. A. Wagstaff (Day Boy, 1927-32) who is now a qualified Chartered Accountant, has been taken into partnership with Messrs. Harry Day and Co., of Worcester, the firm with which he served his articles.
R. S. L. Walters (School House, 1935-39) has obtained a post with the London Assurance Company, and is at present working in their temporary offices at Westonsuper-Mare. * # * A. T. Williams (Day Boy, 1936-37) has taken up fruit-growing. J. S. Wyatt (School House, 1936-39) is studying architecture.
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THE VIGORNIAN. OBITUARY. THE REV. V. C. POWELL. (School House, 1913-1922).
We heard with deep regret of the death, at the early age of 36, of Valence Powell, son of the Vicar of St. John's, Worcester. Ordained in 1927, after studying at St. John's College, Cambridge, and at Salisbury Theological College, he became curate at St. John's, Kidderminster. In 1934 he became curate-in-charge, and soon afterwards vicar, of St. Francis, Dudley, a rapidly growing district which gave scope for his notable qualities of energy and devotion. A memorial to him, in the form of an organ, is to be set up in his church.
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VIoLONY—BOWLES. A marriage has been arranged, and will take place shortly in India, between Capt. C. J. C. Molony (School House, 1922-26), Prince of Wales' Own Sikhs, of the Old Rectory, Pusey, Berks., and Audrey Grace, only child of Brig.-Gen. and Mrs. F. G. Bowles. HUGHES—VASMER, J. S. Hughes (Castle House, 192328) of Tenbury Wells, Worcs. to Dorothy Helen Mary, elder daughter of the late Mr. G. C. Vasmer, and of Mrs. Vasmer, Caldecote, Bushey Heath, Herts.
O.V. SERVING IN THE FORCES. MARRIAGES
Anstey, R. (Day Boy, 1930-37), 2nd Lt. R. E., Norway. +ALLEN, R. W. M. (Castle House, 1932-35), Lt. R. A. SHRIMPTON-BROCKET. In March, 1940, at All Saints' killed in action at Oudenarde. Church, Wilden, near Stourport, A. P. Shrimpton Averill, T. E. (Day Boy, 1927-34), 2nd Lt. R. A. (1926-32), civil engineer, younger son of Mr. and Bagnall, R. P. C. (Day Boy, 1922-28), Cdt. R.A.S.C. Mrs. A. E. Shrimpton, of Worcester, to Elizabeth (Due for comm. July, 1940). Carlyle (Betty) Brocket, only daughter of Dr. and Bailey, L. M. (Hostel, 1927-33), 2nd Lt. Worcs. Regt. Mrs. James Brocket, of Oakleigh, Stourport. Bain, D. W. (School House, 1927-31), Officer Cadet Training Unit. Baker, G. A. (Day Boy, 1930-33), Gunner, R.A. Training Regt. LOCK—AMOS. At Christ Church, Malvern, on Sunday, BALLEY, F. E. G. (Day Boy, 1922-29), Sgt. R.A.F., 14th April, 1940, H. T. R. Lock (Day Boys, 1926-32), reported missing. only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Lock, of Sixways, Bartrip, K. F. (Day Boy, 1928-30), Trooper, Royal Barnards Green, Malvern, to Kathleen, only daughter Armoured Corps. of Mr. and Mrs. C. Amos, of the Cedars, Malvern. Beamish, G. V. G. (Hostel, 1909-10) Commdr. Royal Indian Navy, Lt. R.N.R. 1914-18. Beard, W. E. (Day Boy, 1927-32), Capt. R.F.A., B.E.F. Beard, R. P. (Day Boy, 1930-34), 2nd Lt. Worcs. Regt. TAYLOR—MORGAN. On Tuesday, 21st May, 1940, at Beauchamp, H. K. P. (1930-33), Pilot Officer, D.F.C., Reading, A. L. Taylor, R.A.F. (Day Boys, 1931-34), R.A.F. younger son of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Taylor, of Barnes Boddington, M. C. B. (School House, 1929-32), Sgt. Hall, Worcester, to Margaret Reid, elder daughter of Pilot, R.A.F. Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Morgan, of 40 Redlands Road, Bolland, A. D. (School House, 1932-37), 2nd. Lt. R.A. Reading. Brooks, R. I. G. (Castle House, 1932-36), 2nd. Lt. R.F.A., B.E.F. Brown, C. H. (Day Boy, 1915-24), 2nd. Lt. R.A.S.C. COLLINS—YATES. On 2nd July, 1940, at St. George's Bryer, W. F. (Day Boy, 000-000), O.T.C. Unit. Church, Worcester, R. J. Collins (Day Boys, 1924-29), Caldicott, A. W. (Day Boy, 1929-31), Lt. R.A.S.C., only son of Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Collins, of Hill Crest, B.E.F. Hill Avenue, Worcester, to Beryl, elder daughter of CLEVERLEY, E. (Day Boy, 1926-33), 2nd. Lt. Worcs. Mr. and Mrs. A. Yates, of 49 Britannia Square, Regt. B.E.F. Reported missing. Worcester. Cockburn, C. R. (Hostel, 1928-31), 2nd. Lt. The Buffs., B.E.F. Cole, E. J. (School House, 1926-32), Capt. Gloucs. Regt. CURTIS—NEWSON. On 4th July, 1940, at St. Mary-the- Collins, R. J. (Day Boy, 1924-29), R.A.F. Virgin's Church, Droitwich, Pilot-Officer F. J. Curtis Cox, H. C. (Day Boy, 1930-38), Gunner, R.A. Search(Day Boys, 1932-37), eldest son of Dr. and Mrs. C. F. light Bn. Curtis, of Wychbury House, Droitwich, to Elizabeth, Crofts, Rev. J. A. (Day Boy, 1923-27), Commissioned elder daughter of Rev. F. J. and Mrs. Newson, oi as Chaplain to the R.A.F. Guarlford Rectory, near Malvern. Curtis, F. J. (Day Boy 1932-37) Pilot Officer, R.A.F. Davies, O. R. (School House, 1925-29), 2nd. Lt. Royal Tank Regt. Denton, H. S. (School House, 1912-16), Capt. Gloucs. ENGAGEMENTS. Regt. Dixon, J. H. F. (School House, 1927-31), 2nd. Lt. East YARNOLD—RAWLINSON. A, S. Yarnold, R.E. (Day Yorks. Regt. Passed Staff College, Camberley. Boys, 1929-36) to Gwen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Dowdell, R. J. (Day Boy, 1932-34), R.A.M.C. R. Rawlinson, of Warley Woods, Birmingham. Dyer, K. B. (School House, 1932-36), 2nd. Lt. R.A. Evans, J. D. (Castle House, 1927-34), 2nd. Lt. R.A.S.C.
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Evans, Rev. S. J. A. (Castle House, 1908-13), Chaplain, R.N.V.R. Eckersley, B. S. (Castle House, 1930-37), 2nd. Lt. Manchester Regt. Edwards, J. B. (Day Boy, 1918-27), 2nd. Lt. A.A. Bn. R.E. Fairgrieve, A. (School House, 1934-38), 2nd. Lt. Gurkha Rifles. Field, A. G. T. (School House, 1936-38), Pte. Warwickshire Regt. Flay, J. C. (Day Boy, 1919-24), Major, R.F.A., B.E.F. Wounded. Flay, A. L. (Day Boy, 1922-30), Lt. R. E. Ford, B. L. (School House, 1926-29), Officer Cadet Training Unit. Fourdrinier, P. D. (Castle House, 1935-38), Pte. East Surrey Regt. Fyson, E. C. (School House, 1930-33), Flying Officer, R.A.F. Fyson, R. H. (School House, 1931-34), Sub.-Lt. R.N. Garnett, J. G. (Hostel, 1935-38), Wireless Operator, R.A.F. Grainger, E. J. (Hostel, 1924-27), Air Ministry. Graves-Morris, P. H. (School House), Capt. Worcestershire Regt. Green, E. W. (Castle House, 1912-15), Lt. R.A., B.E.F. Served 1914-18. Hackwood, S. N. (Castle House, 1934-37), 2nd. Lt. Royal Marines. ), Capt. Hampshire Regt. Hall, D. O. ( Hallett, A. R. (Castle House, 1927-30), Lt. R.N. Hallett, M. M. (School House, 1925-28), Scientific Research Work. Halliley, P. T. (School House, 1934-38), Pay-Midshipman R.N. Harrison, A. R. (Day Boy, 1920-22), Major, Worcs. Regt. Hartwright, C. G. (Day Boy, 1931-35), Pte. R. E. Higginson, T. F. (School House, 1926-33), 2nd. Lt. K.S.L.I. Hodgson, C. V., General Army Staff, India. Hoggard, J. W. (Castle House, 1933-35), Midshipman R.N. Hopkin, D. A. B. (Castle House, 1922-29), R.A.S.C. Jackson, J. H. (Castle House, 1931-35), 2nd. Lt. Worcs. Regt. Jackson, C., Officer Training Unit. Jeff, W. L. F. (Day Boy, 1924-31), Capt. A. A. Bn. R.E. Lavender, J. F. (School House, 1930-37), 2nd. Lt. K.S.L.I., B.E.F. Lawrey, J. A. (Hostel, 1933-36), Pte. R.A.S.C. Lawrey, F. W. (Hostel, 1933-35), Midshipman, R.N. Littlebury, A. T. B. (School House, 1908-16), Major, R.A.S.C. Served 1916-18. Ludlow, C. W. P. (School House, 1903-10), Major, Somerset Light Inf. Served 1914-18. Lumsdaine, A. M. (School House, 1911-12), Capt. Australian Military Forces. Served 1914-18. Martin, B. (Day Boy, 1927-33), R.A., B.E.F. McEachran, P. (Castle House, 1934-38), 2nd. Lt. Manchester Regt. Molony, C. J. C. (School House, 1922-26), Capt. P.W.O. Sikhs. MONAHAN, P. C. W. (School House, 1924-27), Lt. Worcs. Regt., B.E.F. Reported missing. Neale, P. (Day Boy, 1935-37), R.A.F. NICHOLLS, J. H. (Day Boy, 1921-27), 2nd. Lt. Worcs. Regt. Previously reported missing in June, now known to be a prisoner in Germany and unwounded.
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Nicholls, G. H. (Day Boy, 1925-33), Sapper, R.E. Nicholls, M. E. (Day Boy, 1934-37), R.M. Payne, J. L. (Day Boy, 1925-31), 2nd. Lt. Bedford and Herts. Regt. Penney, A. M. (Day Boy, 1928-35), Army Pay Corps. Pereira, H. P. E. (School House, 1921-24), Lt. Worcs. Regt. Peters, D. K. (Castle House, 1923-26), Pte. Worcs. Regt. Pethard, G. F. (Day Boy, 1927-31), Pte. Signals, H.Q. Worcs. Regt. B.E.F. Pettigrew, A. W. R. H. (Day Boy, 1929-37), Trooper, Warwickshire Yeomanry. Philips, J. C. (Day Boy, 1935-37), C.Q.M.S. Worcs. Regt. Poths, J. D. (Castle House, 1934-37), B.E.F. Dunkirk. Poths, H. D. (Hostel, 1934-37), R.A. South Coast. Powell, A. H. S. (School House, 1921-29), 2nd. Lt. K.O.Y.L.I. Pressdee, J. S. (Day Boy, 1931-35), Sapper, R.E. B.E.F. Flanders. Wounded. Pressdee, J. H. (Day Boy, 1935-38), Sapper, R.E. Raban, J. P. C. P. (School House, 1932-36), B.E.F. Dunkirk. Rackstraw, G. E. (Day Boy, 1925-32), R.A.F. Training Centre. Reynolds, J. D. (School House, 1935-39), Pte. Worcs. Regt. Rogers, J. A. W. (Castle House, 1923-25), Sgt. A.A. R.A., B.E.F. Royle, R. P. (Castle House, 1924-33), 2nd. Lt. Wiltshire Regt. Royle, D. C. (Castle House, 1924-32), 2nd. Lt. Wiltshire Regt. Rumsey, M. W. (Natland, 1928-30), Pilot Officer, D.F.C., R.A.F. Sewell, B. A. (Day Boy, 1922-28), Meteorlogical Dept. T3
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Simpson, S. G. (1892-99), Colonel, O.B.E., Army Educational Corps. Served 1914-18 as Capt. 2nd Life Guards and Maj. G.H.O. Staff. Spencer, W. G. (Hostel, 1932-35), Pilot Officer, R.A.F. Spooner, A. R. (Day Boy, 1931-35), R.A.F. Stevens, P. J. (Day Boy, 1930-35), 2nd. Lt. R.E. B.E.F. Stevens, R. W. (Day Boy, 1935-38), Signalman (Convoy) R.N. Steward, E. J. (School House, 1929-33), Gunner, R.F.A. Steward, F. A. (Day Boy, 1927-29), Pte. Signals Worcs. Regt. B.E.F. Steward, D. B. (School House, 1932-38), Pte. Worcs. Regt. Steward, J. (Day Boy, 1932-33), 3rd Off. Merchant Service. Strother, A. G. (Day Boy, 1930-36), Driver, Motor Transport Coy. Royal Irish Fusiliers. Summers, R. E. (Day Boy, 1927-34), Infantry Training Centre. Thompson, C. G. L. (Castle House, 1928-32), Sgt. Worcs. Regt. Thorne, P. A. (School House, 1926-30), 2nd Lt. Royal Scots. Torrens, G. B. (Castle House, 1929-32), Lt. Royal Indian Navy. Townshend, P. M. (Day Boy, 1922-28), Pilot Officer, R.A.F. Trape, J. H. (School House, 1934-38), Cpl. East Surrey Regt. Tweedie, Dr. G. I. F. (1907-11), Squadron-Leader, R. A. F.
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Walker, F. H. (School House, 1933-36), Officer Training Unit, Walliker, D. J, (School Houss, 1933-36), Pilot Officer, R.A.F. Waterhouse, J. E, J. A. (Day Boy, 1934-38), Sgt. R.A.F. B.E.F. White, A. J, H. (1915-16), 2nd. Lt. Wiltshire Regt. Served 1916-18. White, A. C. (School House, 1932-37), R.A.F. Wilford, G. H. (Castle House, 1914-20), Capt. K.O.Y.L.I. Wilkes, P. D. (Day Boy, 1927-31), Lt. R. E. B.E.F. Wounded at Dunkirk. Wilkes, J. A. (School House, 1933-34), 2nd. Lt. R.A. Wood, H. W. (Day Boy, 1931-34), Pte, Welsh Guards, Woodrow, W. O. H. (Day Boy, 1921-27), A.A. R.A. Yamold, A. S. (Day Boy, 1929-36), Sgt. Instr. R.E, B.E.F. The Hon. Sec. the O.V. Club (S. D. Strong, King's School) apologizes for any accidental errors or omissions and will welcome corrections and additions to this list.
HOUSE NOTES, SCHOOL HOUSE. HOUSE MONITORS : J. C. McKerrow, P. E. Hulme, D. V. Evans, N. Richardson, B. S. Clarke, D. L. Thawley. We reassembled this term under the shadow of our House Captain's death, but we have carried on as usual, as we are sure Ward would have wished us to do, and J. C. MeKerrow, who succeeds him, has followed admirably in his footsteps. On the cricket field we have not had any success, though this was to some extent due to bad luck, as J. C. McKerrow was away for one match and injured in another. We congratulate him on his appointment as Secretary of Cricket, and Taylor on being awarded his 1st XI colours, N. McKerrow was re-awarded his 2nd XI colours. In the P.T. competition we were still without success, coming second, equal with Hostel, though only seven points behind the winners. This is at least the third year in succession that we have come second, so we are justified in hoping for better luck next time. Nor were we any more successful in the swimming sports, though Schulhof is to be congratulated on gaining 22 points for the house, winning the open breast stroke, and coming second in the open sprint and long race, B. S. Clarke was third in the back race, and also scored points for being in the first ten in the long race. Coldicott won the under 13 race. In shooting, however, the house redeemed itself very well indeed. Our team, consisting of N. Richardson, McKerrow, Travis, and A. J. Wilson won the InterHouse Cup, and Richardson is to be heartily congratulaled on his splendid performance in -winning the Individual Cup, It is a very long time since we had both cups in the house. In the Individual, Richardson shot his four clay discs down in the first four shots, a fraction of a second before Bowles, thus nullifying Bowies' last shot; he dropped only seven points out of 45, and Travis was runner-up, three points behind. Richardson, N. McKerrow, and Travis are in the VIII.
In the O.T.C., Evans is to be congratulated on his promotion to C.Q.M.S., J. C. McKerrow to Cpl., and Richardson, B.S. Clarke, N. McKerrow, Sampson, Taylor, Wharmby, and Oades to L/Cpls. as a result of gaining Cert. A last term, Hulme was appointed Drum Major, and we have ten classified members of the band, out of a total of seventeen. Of these, Taylor, T, K. Dinsdale and Oades are 1st class drummers, and N. McKerrow, A, J. Wilson, B. S. Clarke, and Williams are 1st class buglers. We offer Cullis our sympathy on his unfortunate illness, and hope that he will return next term fully recovered. We are also glad to see J. V. T. Wilson again, after his operation. We welcpmed three new boys, Warren, M. S, Clarke, and Tiemey, this term. Hulme is to be congratulated on his appointment as a School Monitor, and Richardson, B, S. Clarke, and Thawley on becoming House Monitors, We should like to thank the Headmaster, on behalf of both School House and Hostel, for his kindness in putting his wireless at the disposal of those who have none, to listen to the news in the evenings. We should also like to take this apportunity of thanking Matron for all she has done for our House during the last year, and of wishing her the best of luck, We say a regretful farewell at the end of the term to J. C. McKerrow, Evans, B, S. Clarke, and Korolanyi, and we wish them every success in their future lives. Finally, we hope that the house will have very pleasant holidays, and return from the camp ready to do their best to uphold our traditions.
CASTLE HOUSE. HOUSE MONITORS : D. C. Bendall, D. L- Shelton, J. H. Coles, S. D. Ellison, D. J. R, Harris. It was with mingled hopes and doubts that we reassembled at the beginning of the term; hopes that our stay might be as pleasant BS it usually is beside the sea, and doubts as to whether we should get any work dona at all. Our hopes have been realised, and our doubts cannot be verified until after the exam, results come out in September. We were most unfortunate to lose the two shooting cups, the swimming cup, and the cricket cup, by narrow margins, but were compensated by the acquisition of the P.T. cup, thus breaking the spell which had held it just out of our reach for the last few years. We also regained the section shield after two years stay in other houses. We must congratulate King on being awarded his first eleven colours, and Havard and Kirkwood on receiving their 2nds. The sea has been much appreciated by members of the house, many of whom have been consistent in turning out for the early morning bathes. We must thank Mrs. Bentley for the kind way in which she has treated us this term, and also Mr. and Mrs. Price for the care they have taken of us; and although we should prefer to return to the amenities of Worcester, our stay M Criccieth will always provide u» with happy memories.
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We wish to express our sympathy for Dowse in his unfortunate illness and hope that he will be able to rejoin us next term in complete health. The house joins wholeheartedly in wishing former members of the house now serving in the forces the best of luck and in expressing the same desire to those who are leaving at the end of the term, together with every success in the future.
HOSTEL. HOUSE MONITORS : S. M. C. Jones, J. J. Taaffe, D. H. Jones, P. V. Lister, M. O. F. Bridgman. We came back looking forward to our Summer Term here and had a pleasant surprise when we found Mr. Pedder was down here for about a week. Some time after his return to Dartmouth, Mrs. Pedder left us to join him. We were very sorry to lose her and wish her and Mr. Pedder the best of luck. We look forward eagerly to seeing them again. Mrs. Longland has come down to take her place, and we welcome her most warmly. The keen interest she and Mr. Longland show in the house is much appreciated. We started the term with 27, but have unfortunately lost R. and D. Harrison, Workman, and A. Vivante during the term. We wish them the best of luck. Our success at cricket has been the main feature of the term. We have regained the cricket cup, which we last held in 1937. We beat School House twice, and Castle House once, after which we were equal with Castle House. Our captain Workman then left us, and D. M. Curtis took over the captaincy for the final match with Castle House. Workman's good leadership, steady batting and wonderful fielding had been a great help to us. We batted first, and scored 54. Castle House had scored 22 without loss, but brilliant bowling by Cant saved us, by taking eight wickets for 24 runs, and thus we won by four runs. We congratulate Cant and Russell on being awarded their 1st XI colours; their bowling played a big part in our cup success. We also congratulate D. M. Curtis, Workman, and D. H. Jones on getting their 2nd XI colours. Curtis and D. H. Jones played in the first, and Workman would have done so if he had not left. M. F. Badham and Scriven played in the Colts. We congratulate M. C., D. H., Bridgman, Workman, and Curtis on passing Cert. "A". We also congratulate Taaffe on being promoted Sergeant; M. C., Corporal, and D. H., Workman, Bridgman, and D. M. Curtis, L/Cpl. M. C., Bridgman, Workman, and Lister have all played a prominent part in the school shooting. Workman's departure rather spoilt our chances for the house shooting cup. In the P.T. competition, we were equal second with School House, and the whole team acquitted themselves very well. In the tennis competition, 7 of the 8 semifinalists are in the house. We sympathise with M. C., who is in charge of the tennis, in having to scratch owing to his partner, Workman, leaving. To make up for our failure to win the P.T. cup, we. won the swimming sports. This is the first time that
the cup has left Castle House, and our success was rather a surprise. On the first day, M. C. was third in the open sprint, while W. R. Curtis won the open back race. The under 15£ sprint was won by Higginson, and W. R. Curtis came third. Thus at the end of the first day, we had scored 20 points to Castle House's 18. On the second day, M. C. and Burchard were second and third respectively in the open breast stroke, and our relay team, consisting of M. C., Burchard, W. R. Curtis, and Higginson was second. We had no entrants for the under 13J race, so we were one point down at the end of the day. The two long races came on the third day, and in the junior, Higginson came first and W. R. Curtis second, thus putting us ten points ahead. In the open long race, Bridgman surprised everyone by a very fine performance, to finish third, with M. C. fourth, while Burchard scored for being in the first ten home. We thus won by five points, and everyone who made this win possible is to be heartily congratulated. Those concerned would like to thank Mr. Longland for inviting them to listen to the news in his study, as would the cricket team. This term we welcome only one new boy, Higginson, but we were very glad to see that Hinson has returned once more. We congratulate Lister and Bridgman on their appointments as house monitors. This is the last term for many people, including Matron, whose great kindness during the last two years has been very much appreciated. We give her our best wishes for the future. M. C., Taaffe, D. H., and Bridgman are also leaving, and we wish them the best of luck in their future lives. Finally, we wish everyone a very enjoyable holiday.
CRICKET NOTES. At the end of last term it was doubtful whether we should be able to play cricket here, but the Portmadpc Cricket Club kindly lent us their ground on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and we take this opportunity to thank the Club, and especially Mr. Harrison, for so kindly coming to our assistance. We were able to make a small pitch on the Criccieth Soccer ground, and so to accommodate every cricketer on all the half-holidays. We must thank Mr. Ward, Mr. Wrigley, and Sgt.-Maj. Cooper for all the time they have given and all the trouble they have taken to make the cricket as enjoyable as possible, and we can say with confidence that they have succeeded in their object. The following were awarded their 1st XI cap and colours for the season 1940-41 :—J. C. McKerrow, O. W. King, J. F. B. Russell, W. C. Taylor, B. C. V. Cant. The following have been awarded their 2nd XI colour* for the season 1940-41 :—C. Havard, J. R. Workman, D. M. Curtis, N. McKerrow, N. Kirkwood, D. H. Jones, K. S. Flay.
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Two rounds of house matches were played, and then a final play-off between Castle House and Hostel resulted in a win for Hostel. The matches were as follows :— Hostel v. School—Hostel won. Castle v. School—Castle won. ^-Ist round. Castle v. Hostel—Hostel won. Hostel v. School—Hostel won. J>2nd round. Castle v. School—Castle won. Castle v. Hostel—Castle won. Castle v. Hostel—Hostel won. Play-off. Two school matches were played this term; one against Portmadoc Cricket Club, and the other against the Military at Portmadoc. SCHOOL v. THE MILITARY (Portmadoc). Played on a very fast, but very treacherous wicket. Shelton and King opened the bowling for the school, and in the second over, King bowled D. Millam. Later on, Cant dismissed L. Milton, and then E. A. Taylor and G. M. Grossman made a stand and sent the score rocketing. Taylor made 35 and Grossman 34. The team declared at 103 for 4. When the school batted, in the first over, Kirkwood had the bad luck to be hit by a fast rising ball, and had to retire. The whole school batted very well, everyone making a useful score; Shelton made 31, and the Sgt.Major, who very kindly turned out for us, 23 not out, and looked as if he was set for 123. The game ended in a tie, the school making 103 for 6. The following are the scores :— THE MILITARY. E. A.Taylor c. Curtis b. Russell, 35; D.Millam b. King, 0; L. Milton l.b.w. Cant, 13; G. M. Grossman b. Taylor, 34; R. Foers not out, 8; K. Sumner not out, 3; Extras, 10; Total 103. SCHOOL. N. Kirkwood retired hurt, 0; J. C. McKerrow c. and b. Milton, 7; D. L. Shelton b. Milton, 31; O. W. King c. and b. Taylor, 9; J. Russell l.b.w. Vince, 8; C. S. M. I. Cooper not out, 23; B. Cant b. Milton, 0; C. Havard b. Vince, 4; D. M. Curtis not out, 9; Extras, 12. Total 103. SCHOOL v. PORTMADOC C.C. Played on a very hard and fast wicket. The school won the toss and fielded. The first three wickets fell quite quickly for 20 runs, and then a big fourth wicket stand took place which sent the score up to 96, before Shelton caught and bowled Milton. G. Roberts went on to make a half century before he was caught by Taylor at point, off Russell. The school then went in to bat, but experienced great difficulty with Milton's fast out-swingers. The only batsmen who seemed at all at home were Kirkwood and Russell, who made 22 and 20 respectively. PORTMADOC. G. H. Roberts c. Taylor b. Russell, 54; H. B. Harrison c. Havard b. Shelton, 5; H. Allison c. and b. Shelton, 2; W. Lloyd st. McKerrow b. Russell, 20; I. Milton c. and b.
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Shelton, 17; T. Gilbert b. Shelton, 0; Lloyd Jones b. Shelton; 0; R. Coffin b. Shelton, 2; E. Wason not out, 6; G. Wyn Jones c. and b. Shelton, 0; Wyn Edwards c. and b. Russell, 1; Extras, 6. Total 113. Bowlers : Shelton, 7 for 29; Russell, 3 for 28. SCHOOL. Cant b. Milton, 0; Kirkwood c. and b. Milton, 22; Shelton b. Milton, 4; King b. Milton, 2; Havard run out, 0; Curtis b. Lloyd Jones, 0; Russell c. and b. Milton, 20; Davidson c. and b. Lloyd Jones, 0; D. H. Jones c. and b. Milton, 1; N. McKerrow not out, 4; Taylor c. and b. Milton, 0; Extras, 9. Total 64. Bowlers : Milton 7 for 18. JUNIOR SCHOOL v. HILL CREST SCHOOL. Played on a medium pace wicket on a dull day. Bearders bowling contributed to the opposing school's downfall. Harris was the only one who could cope with it. Davidson, Clarke and Kirkwood all /batted very well. They made 62, and we were 87 for two : Kirkwood, 16; Davidson, 36; Clarke, 21; and Scriven, 14. 1st XI Characters— D. L. SHELTON. (Captain). He had to captain a young and inexperienced side, and showed that he was capable of keeping them together. His batting has improved in forcefulness, although his style is still unorthodox. He was the most reliable bowler in the team and was successful, partly because he has learned to keep his head and not to be impatient when wickets are not falling rapidly. J. C. MCKERROW. (Secretary). Steady wicketkeeper. A sound batsman who watches the ball carefully, and is learning to force it away from him for runs. O. W. KING. He did far better in house matches than in School matches, where he hardly did himself justice. He is a good batsman and will do well with a little more confidence. His bowling has improved this season, but he must learn to concentrate on every ball he bowls, and to avoid the occasional short one. J. F. B. RUSSELL. A great help to the side, both in batting and bowling. A slow bowler who uses his head, and is learning not to be put off by an occasional boundary. W. C. TAYLOR. Fast medium pace bowler. At his best, he can be dangerous to new batsmen, but he is too inclined to be erratic. Needs more confidence as a batsman. B. C. V. CANT. A useful change bowler, capable of a fast ball of good length, but his short ones often proved expensive. As a batsman, he has had rather a disappointing season. C. HAVARD. A hard hitting batsman, who never seemed to get going. But one always felt that he was capable of making runs quickly. Sound fielder. D. M. CURTIS. His stooping stance prevents him from being anything but a defensive batsman. Has a tendency to play late to every ball, and as a result is often out played on. Too slow in the field with a rather weak throw-in.
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N. MCKERROW. A useful reserve wicket-keeper. As a batsman, he will never improve until he gets out of the habit of playing back to every ball, regardless of its length or direction. D. H. JONES. A very enthusiastic cricketer, who has not had much chance of showing his ability in so short a season. N. KIRKWOOD. He has proved to be a good opening batsman, with some good scoring strokes.
Cpl. Good to be Sgt. Cpl. Evans to be C.Q.M.S. L/Cpl. J. C. McKerrow to be Cpl. L/Cp.. S. M. C. Jones to be Cpl. Cdts. to be L/Cpls.: Coles, Bowles, D. J. Harris, D. H. Jones, Workman, Wharmby, Richardson, Oades, Benson, Bridgman, Morris, D. M. Curtis, N. McKerrow, B. S. Clarke, Sampson, Taylor. 1 . vi . 40. L/Cpl. Bowles to be Cpl.
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Appointments : Sgt. Hulme to command No. 1 pi., and to be Drum Major. Sgt. Taaffe to command No. 2 pi. Sgt. Good to command No. 3 pi. C.Q.M.S. Evans to be Sgt. Armourer.
This term, our training has been pushed on as much as possible, in our rather confined establishment, and each platoon has had a syllabus, which has been run through during the ordinary parades. We are indebted to Col. Drage for all his help and to all the people of Criccieth for their tolerance of what must have seemed Field Day. to them, a rather sudden upheaval. Several parades As the war has come much closer to us this term, were given up to shooting, and almost everyone has shot and there are possibilities of invasion from the air, we on our miniature range. In addition, the VIII has shot thought we would make this a more realistic field day on the open range on Thursday afternoons, until the than usual. The operations were carried out on June cancellation of the Ashburton Shield Competition made 19th in the area north of Criccieth, between Afon Wen, further practice unnecessary. Brynkir, Llanfihangel, and Portmadoc, and the general We have supplied a platoon of L.D.V. commanded scheme was as follows : A force of parachutists and by the C.O., in two sections, under U/O Shelton and air-borne troops, organised by Mr. Macdonald, and C. S. M. Bendall. These have been on duty several under the command of C.Q.M.S. Evans and three nights at various places in the neighbourhood, but no L/Cpls., was supposed to have landed in the neighbourhood; one force by boat at Pwllheli; one by troop-carrier spies or Fifth Columnists were detected. Nazareth, on the Caernarvon Road; and two by paraThe War Office Inspection was cancelled, but on at chute near Llanfihangel-y-pennant and east of Portmadoc. Saturday, July 13th, Colonel G. Drage, D.S.O., inspected These were to converge on Criccieth, destroying the contingent on the grass near the Towers. After a on the forces way any military objectives they could, such as platoon inspection, the company was marched past by Post Offices call-boxes; road and railway bridges; the U/O., and Col. Drage took the salute. Section train- petrol dumpsand and so on. This was done by chalk marking followed, and in his speech afterwards, the colonel ings and by piles of stones. The composition of the expressed his satisfaction at our progress. He emphasized forces was an N.C.O. each, and 5 or more Scouts and that we must be aware of our responsibility and said non-members of the O.T.C. defence consisted of that in this war, we needed initiative as in no other. He three platoons covering various The areas; No. 1 (Sgt. Hulme) made a special point of our duty towards the men under defended the centre of the area, from Criccieth, to the our command. The first duty of every potential officer north of the Afon Dwyfawr, then up to Brynkir, via was to learn that the care of his men came before every- Llanystumdwy and Ynys; east to Llanfihangel, and then thing else. Capt. Strong replied, and thanked Col. south to Pentrefelin, and back to Criccieth alone the Drage for all the kindness he had shown to us during main road. No. 2 (Sgt. Taaffe) was on the left, from our year at Criccieth, especially in allowing us to use No. 1 platoon's west boundary to the railway. Brynkirthe Drill Hall, and to have our Field Days on his estates. Yyns-Llangybi-Chwilog-Afon Wen. These were comThe C.O. then called for three cheers'for Col. Drage, manded by the Coy. Comm., U/O Shelton. No. 3 (Sgt. which were given most heartily. Good), with C. S. M. Bendall attached, operated as a At the Certificate "A" examination at the end of last separate force on the right, from No. 1 platoon's east term, twenty-two candidates presented themselves and boundary to the line Llanfihangel-Tremadoc-Portmadocall were successful. They were congratulated by the Borth-y-Gest. examining officers of the Royal Welch Fusiliers on the Zero hour was at 11.15 and as the company did not great enthusiasm and keenness displayed. The following march off till 10.15, many of the outlying section posts gained certificates : F. M. P. Benson; T. Bowles; M. O. could not be reached in time. In this way, considerable F. Bridgman; B. S. Clarke; J. H. Coles; D. M. Curtis; damage was done at Brynkir to the railway and to petrol K. S. Flay; D. J. Harris; D. H. Jones; S. M. C. Jones; dumps, six bridges being destroyed. However, on the J. C. McKerrow; N. McKerrow; J. C. Morris; J. A. arrival of a section, many the enemy force were put out Nicholls; P. R. Oades; N. Richardson; C. R. Sampson; of action. The rule laidofdown was that anyone could P> H. S. Shedden; W. C. Taylor; R. G. E. Wharmby; be shot by rifle fire within 100 yards, whereupon he was S. R. Watkins; J. R. G. Workman. immobilised for half an hour and could not operate Promotions and Appointments : within 1 mile of that place. Prisoners could also be 24 . iv . 40. taken and questioned, the same rule applying after their C. S. M. Shelton to be Under Officer. release. About half-an-hour after zero hour, No. 1 pi. Sgt. Bendall to be C.S.M. H.Q. arrived at Dolbenmaen, to find that the enemy Cpl. Taaffe to be Sgt. claimed to have destroyed the bridge at 11.19, thus
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crossing a mile of open country, including a 1,200 foot mountain, in four minutes ! Later, it was established that this patrol never crossed the boundary. During the day, both No?, 1 and 2 platoons retired towards Cell, somewhat harassed by lack of communication. One enemy scout did a very large amount of damage in the Pennant valley before he was detected and shot by a section-post, near Dol-Wgan-isaf. On the east, most of the objectives were successfully defended and many attackers were killed. Near Llanysturndwy one sentry on a bridge allowed it to be blown up underneath him, but does not appear to have suffered in consequence. There was a pow-wow after tea, at which all claims to damage, and casualties were discussed, It appeared then that many of the attackers died more than once, some as many as five times. There was also some reference to " Lord Gort at his chateau." The final decision was that although the attacking forces had done considerable damage, they would have been rounded up or wiped out early in the day if the defence had had live ammunition. BAND NOTES. This term we have found that it was impossible to march along the front as hitherto, owing to the summer visitors, and so we have continued to practice individually, having separate drum and bugle practices in the evenings. We had no opportunity of displaying our ability, either on a route march or on the General Inspection, but we had one practice in uniform before the inspection was .cancelled. This took place on the games field, where the uneven surface made marching very difficult. However, on the way back along the road, the marching improved very considerably. The playing was well up jtb our usual standard. At the band test this term, the following classifications were made :— 1st Class Drummers: Sgt. Good, L/Cpl. Taylor, Cdt. T. K. Dirisdale, Cpl. S. M. C. Jones, L/Cpl. Oades. 2nd Class Drummers : Cdt. Watson, Cdt, Higginson, L/Cpl. Benson, Cdt. Russell, L/Cpl. Bridgman, Cdt. Ansell, Cdt. Travis. 1st Class Buglers : L/Cpl. N. McKerrow, Cdt. A. J. Wilson, L/Cpl. B. S. Clarke, Cdt. Williams. 2nd Class Buglers: Cdt. Watkins, Cdt. Kirkwood, Cdt. P. Dinsdale. Sgt. Good was the best drummer, and L/Cpl. N. McKerrow the best bugler. There were quite a satisfactory number of recruits for the drums during the term, but there are still several vacancies for buglers, and we shall need them all the more now that we are returning to Worcester, and the band wiH be more in the public eye. P. E. H. SHOOTING NOTES, We-came back this term with hopes of good shooting on the open range, and of entering for the Ashburton Shield Competition. However, with the formation of the L.D.y. and intensification of the war, all shooting fixture* had to be cancelled.
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The House and Individual Shooting Cups were shot off on the miniature range, and on the suggestion of C.S.M.I. Cooper, the conditions were changed. Five rounds rapid were fired at a snap target with a small inner bull, the time limit being 30 seconds. Scoring was five points for a bull and four for the normal scoring surface of the target. This was followed by each competitor having to break four white clay discs of about 1 inch in diameter, and 7 shots were allowed with a time limit of 40 seconds. These innovations proved very exciting and satisfactory. The result of the House Competition was as follows :~— H, P. S ... 180 School House 112 Castle House 110 39 Hostel The Individual was won by L/Cpl. Richardson (School House) with a score of 38 out of 45. S. M. C. J.
THE SCHOOL PLAY. " ABRAHAM LINCOLN." (Reprinted from " Bfrrow's Worcester Journal.") On July 5th and 6th, the King's School gave two performances of John Drinkwater's Abraham Lincoln, in the Parish Hall, Criccieth, The chair was taken on the Friday by Dame Margaret Lloyd George and on the Saturday by the Dean of Worcester, who took this opportunity of paying the school a visit in Wales. The speeches of the two chairmen and of the Headmaster showed how generously the people of Criccieth have received the King's School and how grateful the school is for this hospitality. The hall was well filled on both nights, and the proceeds from the sale of tickets, which after paying expenses, amounted to nearly £20, were divided between the Red Cross, and the W.V.S. Comforts fund. Mr. Alec Macdonald, who produced the play, has established a fine tradition of acting in the school, as those who have seen his productions at Worcester during the last five years will know. The object of school theatricals is not to give as close an imitation as possible of a professional performance, and it is because he does not attempt to do this, that Mr. Macdonald is so successful. He does not impress upon his actors his own conception of their parts, but relies upon their own enthusiasm and their understanding of the play. The result is that the performance never seems forced or drilled, but has a natural and unselfconscious spontaneity which is far more effective than a stiff imitation of professional acting. Abraham Lincoln is peculiarly appropriate to the present time, for it shows how a man of high and noble character waa forced into war, yet never lost sight of the ideals for which he was fighting. The play consists of six scenes from Lincoln's life. The events are described straightforwardly and we are shown only as much as is relevant to the central theme—Lincoln and the cause for which he worked. This makes the play somewhat undramatic even slightly tedious in partstwo Cabinet meetings are excessive and the Chroniclers, who introduce the scenes, are unnecessary—and puts a heavy burden on the actor who takes the part of Lincoln, for it is wholly his task to hold the play together. He
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is almost continually the central figure on the stage, and can never afford to lose the attention of the audience for a moment. In this part, D. L, Thawley gave a remarkably fine performance; though perhaps a little too suave, he showed very admirably Lincoln's nobility of character and singleness of purpose : particular praise must be given him. too, for the natural and impressive manner in which he spoke his lines. After Thawley's, the best performance of the evening was given by D, L. Shelton as General Grant: to him is due the credit for the effective scene of the surrender of the Southern Army, the best in the play. The important part of Mrs. Lincoln was well played by B. C. V. Cant. Of minor parts, M. ]. Wells, as Susan, the Lincolns' servant; R. C. Cook, as Mrs. Otherly; T. Bowles as Hook; B. S, Clarke as William Scott; and G. Pontecorvo as the negro preacher, deserve special mention. These are only a few out of the large number of good performances. For a school reduced to under 100 boys to produce a play with a cast of over thirty, is in any case difficult, but to do it with such success is a remarkable achievement. The cast was as follows : —• / S, M. MOORE Two Chroniclers \ C. VlVANTE Abraham Lincoln D. L. THAWLEV Mr. Stone _ Friends of Lincoln D. V. EVANS Mr. Cuffney D. J . HARRIS William Tucker ' Delegates of the M. C. JONES Henry Hind - Republican J. F. B. RUSSELI. James Macintosh Convention. J. G. MORRIS Johnson White Commissioners of T. SCHULHOF Caleb Jennings the Southern States. D. H. JONES William Seward P. R, OADES Salmon Chase M. H. GOOD Montgomery Blair [Members of D. C. BENDALL Burnet Hook [Lincoln's Cabinet. T. BOWLES Gideon Welles I N. RICHARDSON Edward Stanton J F. M. P. BENSON Mr. Slaney, Lincoln's Secretary D. S. SHOVELTON Hawkins, A clerk W. R. Goss A Messenger R. WHARMBY Frederick Douglass, A negro preacher. G. PONTECORVO General Grant, C-in-C of the Northern Armies. D. L. SHELTON Captain Malins, His A.D.C. ... ... J. M. ANSEI.L Dennis, An orderly ... ... ... M. F. BADHAM General Meade ... J. C. McKERROW Captain Stone ... ... N. KIRKWOOD William Scott, A private soldier ... B. S. CLARKE General Lee, C-in-C of the Southern Armies. T. K. DINSDAI.E John Wilkes Booth D. C. BENDALL Mrs, Lincoln B. C. V. CANT Susan, Lincoln's servant ... ... M. J. WELLS Mrs. Goliath Blow M. O, F. BRIDGMAN Mrs. Otherly R, C. COOK Stage-manager : N. McKERROW. Electricians: M. G. WILLIAMS AND E. P. DINSDALE. POSTSCRIPT. Though his name was omitted from the programme, special praise is due to J. D. Hampton, who did a very great deal of hard work, both behind and in front of the curtain, which contributed very greatly to the success of the play. A. M,
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FIFTY YEARS AGO. ^n extract from the Viqornian of July, 1890.) The cricket captain has been confronted with the now yearly experience of five vacancies in the eleven, which is probably due to the short time that boys stay at school nowadays. A patriarch, who has been here ten years, in a little while will be a wonderful rarity. Anyhow, it is having a bad effect upon our cricket; new boys of promising ability are thrust into the eleven during their first season, when it would really be better for them if they were kept for one season to second-rate matches. Then the captain's hands are so full that he has no time to spend over the little boys, who deserve deep attention, as, in years to come, the School will depend on them for its cricket team. SWIMMING. We were determined this term to take advantage of the gift which our evacuation to Criccieth has given us, namely, the sea. Bathing commenced before the end of April, and the school was so keen that there has not been a morning without some hardy person bathing before breakfast, A swimming test of about 200 yards was inaugurated, for those who had not passed the River test at Worcester. A very large number of the school passed. Those who have passed are entitled to wear bathing-trunks, while those who have not wear costumes. This enables the Swimming Monitors to distinguish swimmers and non-swimmers more easily at a distance. We have missed Mr. Nichoils" help very much this term, and possibly if he had been here, we might have been able to return to Worcester with no non-swimmers. We should like to thank Mr. Macdonald for all the help he has given us, both in the ordinary swimming and in the sports; we should also like to thank those members of the staff who helped in the judging. Results of the Swimming Sports. First Day : Open Sprint (100 yds.). 1.—D. C. Bendall (C.H. 9pts.); 2.—T. Schulhof (S.H. 6 pts.): 3.—S, M. C. Jones (H. 3 pts.). 75 sees. Open Back Race (75 yds.), 1.—W. R. Curtis (H. 5 pts,); 2.—Bendall (3 pts.); 3.—B. S. Clarke (S. H. 1 pt.). Under 15J Sprint (50 yds.). 1.—Higginson (H. 9 pts.); 2.—Kirkwood (C.H. 6 pts.); 3.—W. R. Curtis (3 pts,). 45 sees. Second Day : Relay Race (4 boys, 100 yds. each). 1.—Castle House (9 pts.); 2'.—Hostel (5 pts.). Under 13 (25 yds.). l.—Coldicott (S.H. 3 pts.); 2.— N. A. Muldoon (C.H. 2 pts.); 3.—Rowson (C.H. 1 pt.). Open Breast Stroke (100 yds.). 1.—Schulhof (5 pts.); 2.—S. M. C. Jones (3 pts.); 3.—Burchard (H. 1 pt.). Third Day : Long Race, under 15^ (200 yds.). 1.—Higginson (10 pts.); 2.—W. R. Curtis (7 pts.); 3.—Kirkwood (4 pts.); 4.-—Painter (C.H. 2 pts.); Long Race, open (500 yds.). 1.—Bendall (14 pts.); 2.—Schuihof (11 pts.); 3.—Bridgman (H. S pts.); 4,—S. M, C. Jones (5 pts.); 2 pts. each to Benson (C.H.), Burchard, Travis (S.H.), B. S. Clarke, Watkins, (C.H.), King (C.H.). Result : 1st.—Hostel, 61 points. 2nd.—Castle, 56 points. 3rd.—School, 30 points. D. C. B.
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CAMERA CLUB.
PLAY READING SOCIETY.
Although the summer term is normally that in which the club functions most, that has not been the case this term. Very little has been done as a club, this being mainly due to the large number of other attractions in the surrounding district, and to the expense incurred. However, a certain amount of individual work has been done, and some members have ruthlessly pursued rabbits for weeks without success. One or two good photographs have been taken of the Afon Dwyfawr near Llanystumdwy, where a very picturesque bridge adds to the river effect. Since there is no Speech Day, we are unable to have any kind of exhibition, and the competitions were also cancelled owing to the lack of entries. In spite of all these setbacks, we hope to restart the competitions, if not next term, at any rate in the summer, and if we return to Worcester we shall be able to hold the Exhibition once again. P. E. H.
Owing to counter attractions, we have had only two meetings this term. On May 19th we read " Noah," by Andr6 Obey. Since the weather was fine, we read the play, which was a humorous version of the well known Biblical story, seated on the rocks on the shore. Our next meeting, on June 9th, was held at Mr. Ward's house, where we read " The Importance of being Ernest," by Oscar Wilde. This is an old favourite and is frequently read by the society, but it never loses its appeal, and does not " Bunbury" its freshness. After the reading, we were given a very good tea, and for this and all the interest that they have shown in the society, we are deeply grateful to Mr. and Mrs. Ward. Whether the school returns to Worcester or remains in Criccieth, it is to be hoped that the society will continue to nourish and to increase in numbers. D. V. E.
TENNIS. This term we were extremely fortunate in obtaining the use of two Courts at the Criccieth Tennis Club. We have had more opportunities of playing this stimulating game than we ever had at Worcester and consequently it has become a regular exercise. A doubles competition was arranged and 16 pairs entered. The result of the competition was as follows :— J. A. Badham M. F. Badham Badham—Badham 6-2, 6-2. Kipping I Badham—Badham Rowlands f8-6, 6-4. D. J. Harris Harris—Flay Flay '6-4, 4-6, 6-3. J Lister Badham—Badham Travis '6-3, 6-4. Pontecorvo' Schulhof Pontecorvo-Schulhofl 6-4, 6-3. W. R. Goss C. Vivante m. H. Jones— f Bridgman. 6-4, 6-4. _ D. H. Jones Bridgman D. H. Jones— Bridgman. 9-7, 6-4. J Morris TaafTe Curtis—Curtis Clarke 8-10, 6-2, 6-4. Clarke—Russell Russell 7-5, 6-3. J. V. T. Wilson 1 Clarke—Russell R. H. R. Goss Ansell f 6-4, 6-3. Ansell- -Shovelton Shovelton W.O. Taylor Shelton Curtis—Curtis '6-4, 9-7. D. M. Curtis .Curtis—Curtis W. R. Curtis Bearder 6-2, 6-2. Curtis—Curtis Page 6-3, 6-4. Good Benson Good—Benson Workman S. M. C. Jones
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This year, the whole school has carried out a system of Physical Training advocated by the Board of Education, and it has proved extremely popular and beneficial. The year's training concluded with the Physical Training Competition and a display by the massed house teams, on July 6th. The competition took place on the tennis courts of the Criccieth Club, to whom we should like to express our thanks, and the Headmaster presented the cup. The standard was well up to normal, as may be seen from the high percentage of marks obtained by each team. * The result of the competition was as follows :— 1st. Castle House ... ... ... 139 points. _2nd, /School House 132 „ - \Hostel 132 „ The total possible number of points was 160, thus the winning team scored nearly 87 per cent. Our thanks are due to C.S.M.I. Cooper for the trouble he has taken, both in the ordinary school P.T. and in arranging and judging the competition. J- J- T. FISHING NOTES. Although no Angling Club has been formed, many members of the School have availed themselves of the opportunity of excellent fishing here. Owing to extensive drainage operations at Ystrumllyn Lakes, the level of the water has been considerably reduced, but in spite of this some very fine Brown Trout have been taken from there. The Dwyfawr has been very poor this season, and nothing sizeable has been killed there as yet, and although good sport has been enjoyed there, we can put on record nothing but the " one that got away." We hope, however, to slaughter Sea Trout next term, if we are still in Criccieth. In conclusion we would like to thank General Ward and Mr. Greaves for allowing us to fish his waters at Ystrumllyn, and to wish everyone " Tight lines " in the future. VALETE. Maths, and Science VI. Ward, W. J. (1936-40) School House. Captain of the School and of School House. Editor of the Vigornian. Under Officer O.T.C.; Cert. " A," March 1938; Capt. of Shooting; 1st class bugler. Sports Secretary. School Cert. July, 1938. Died,. March 19th, 1940. Nicholls, J. A. (1938-40) Castle House. King's Scholar. Cdt. O.T.C.; Cert. "A," March, 1940. School Cert. December, 1939. Upper V. Shedden, P. H. S. (1936-40) School House. House Monitor. 2nd XV Rugger, 1938-39. 2nd XI Cricket, 1938-39. Cdt. O.T.C.; Cert. "A," March, 1940.
Lower Va. Workman, J. R. G. (1935-40) Day Boys, Chappels, and Hostel. 2nd XI Cricket, 1939-40. L/Cpl. O.T.C.; Cert. " A," March, 1940; Shooting VIII, 1940. Swimming Monitor. Lower Vb. Harrison, R. (1938-40) Hostel. Cdt. O.T.C. Upper IV. Harrison, D. (1939-40) Hostel. Cdt. O.T.C.
SALVETE. Lower Va. M. S. Clarke. King's Scholar. School House. Lower Vb. Warren, E. J. K. School House. Upper IV. Gregory, N. E. Castle House. Higginson, P. G. F. Hostel. Middle IV. Abbot, N. Castle House. Tierney, E. J. School House. Lower IV. Rowson, J. V. Castle House. Millington, A. S. Day Boy. Bruun, H. Day Boy.
OXFORD LETTER. To the Editors of " The Vigornian." OXFORD, JUNE, 1940.
Dear Sirs, As you sit peacefully at rest on the coast of North Wales, with the mountains behind you and the sea before you, do you ever think of the hive of industry that Oxford is today ? As you set out for the cricket pitch, the golf course, or perhaps the open sea, taking for granted your three half-holidays a week, do you ever remember those five who are working here, be it sunshine or rain ? For we in Oxford today must work, and while some of us are snatching a few hours of recreation during the week, others are putting in a few frantic hours of work before their tutorials.
But Oxford still provides us with all the recreations that can be conceived by the minds of those with time on their hands, and with all the means of spending money that can be invented by those who have money to spend. There are still many lucky people who can set out for the Cherwell with a pile of books, rest their heads on them for a couple of hours at the bottom of a punt, and return with the satisfying feeling of the day's work done before lunch-time. There are those too, however, who have spent their time on the Isis, and we were well represented in a short but exciting Eights Week. We are wondering whether the school has been rowing on the sea this term, or in the event of a large number of rowers, and the need for economy, of a trireme plying the coast of Wales.
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July, 1940
CAMBRIDGE LETTER, We are-sorry that.next term will find us.without Steward or Reynolds, who are joining the forces, We To the Editors of " The Vigornian." hope that they will now receive the benefit of the discipline CAMBRIDGE, to which they were subjected on College Green, and JUNE, 1940. Kempsey Common. May we at the same time send in a plea for new recruits to the O.U.O.V.S. for otherwise Dear Sirs, we shall be reduced to only three members. Though the Oxford letter is a fixed institution in the Vigornian," it is only spasmodically that a letter from Several O.V, have visited us this term. K. D. Dyer and " Cambridge makes its appearance. We cannot think of J, Walliker have been in, and B. Bagenal has been seen. any proper reason why this should be so, except that there B. S, Eckersley of the Manchester Regt. and J, A. Lawrey rarely more than two representatives of the old school of the R.A.S.C., came back to Oxford to see us, A. C. are at the same time. We are at a loss to understand White, who is now training as a pilot in the R.A.F., up here reason for this too. But, be that as it may, we feel turned up unexpectedly. We hear that J, F. Lavender the that it is high time that another Cambridge letter returned safely from Dunkirk, and is now on the East appeared. Coast. In spite of the war, there are more students here D, B. STEWARD (Hertford). (Secretary). Has spent ever before, due to the total evacuation from a very busy term as a result of his being elected Captain than London to Cambridge of Bart's Hospital, Queen Mary's of the College Boat Club. Haa gone down early in order College, to join up, and consequently has been making hay while College. the London School of Economics and Bedford the sun shines. The sun has shone pretty consistently, and we gather that, having finished his war degree last Apart from a few minor changes, the University has term, he has made quite a lot of hay. kept to its peacetime regime and very few activities H. W. HINDS (St. Edmund Hall). Coxed the Hall have been curtailed. 2nd VIII and has decorated his room with some of the The one bombshell which did occur, however, came a remnants of the boat, following a collision in Eights week before the end of this last term. On Friday night Week. Has acquired the art of punting by constant word went round that everyone who had finished exams practice', and has got through his first year exams, had to go down at his earliest convenience. There was official explanation of this sudden unheaval, though C. M. LAVENDER (St. Edmund Hall). Was very pleased no rumours were soon on foot. Anyhow, by the at the beginning of term at having passed his first exam, many Monday morning Cambridge seemed like a forgotten for five years, but is now weighed down by the prospect city. Many assurances were given that next term would of another. Has turned his room into a mortuary, and with a fearsome set of instruments, investigates the take place as usual. Here's hoping at any rate. internals of frogs. Stroked the Hall Rugger VIII during R. T. L. ALLEN (Queens). Made a name for himself Eights Week, and regrets having finished up " bottom at Queens within a few weeks as the chap who never spoke of the river," Has played tennis for the Hall once. more than one syllable at a time. According to reliable however, this enormous fallacy was shattered J. D. REYNOLDS (Hertford). Having been awarded witnesses at a sherry party, of which he was the life and soul, his College Rugger colours for last term, has not been towards the end of the Christmas term. During the able to enjoy a sport which guarantees a reasonable term, his tutor advised him to take up forging number of occupied afternoons. Consequently he has Lent (iron, not cheques), but how far he has progressed in distinguished himself on the cricket field, although we this interesting pastime we are unable to state. Apart have not been privileged to witness this. His other from this, he has spent a great deal of time rowing in occupations this term have included punting, sailing, tennis, and, of course, it being his last term up, work various College Eights. for Honour Mods. The call to National Service of some J. H. FOLLEY (Jesus). Has managed, he tells us, to sort resulted in his being employed in recruiting volunteers mix work and games in more or less equal proportions. for work on Oxfordshire farms. Holds the rare distinction of riding through Cambridge a Saturday night on a bicycle without bell or brakes, K. WEDGWOOD (Hertford). Having taken up the on emerging unscathed. Played ice-hockey during the study of Hebrew, can be heard muttering strange croaks and term until his physical condition made further and gurgles at odd moments of the day. For the rest, Lent impossible. It is rumoured that he took his meals has divided his time between punting and rowing 2 in play up for the next week. Took a sudden liking the Hertford and Oriel 2nd VIII. As to the former standing to punting in the evenings, the reason being, he asserts, of these occupations, we maintain a discreet silence, that he likes the view from the Cam. Makes you think ! With this, may we wish you luck and hope for your Has been awarded College colours for soccer and tennis. speedy return to Worcester, All that now remains to us is to wish you a speedy Yours, etc., return to Worcester. OXON. Yours, etc., CANTAB.
THE VIGORNIAN,
juty, 1940 WORCESTER LETTER,
To the Editor of " The Vigornian." THE ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL, WORCESTER. JULY, 1940. Dear Sirs, This term the King's School has been represented in the " XXII " by W. H. B. Key, A. G. Green, J. Pimley, and G. E. Malsom, and in the Colts by Charlish; Key has been awarded his cricket colours. Malsom made a fine 46 for the 2nd XI against Stourbridge, and Green scored 50 for his house in the Challenge Shield Competition thus enabling them to win the match. A great part of the School's outdoor activities, apart from games, has been taken up with work of National importance. This includes help given by members of the O.T.C. in the training of L.D.V., and R. H. Bough and Key are both members of the City Company. Most of the King's School contingent are going on the land to help the farmers during the holidays. As the Swimming Sports do not take place for some time, no details can be given. Since our last letter, Bough, W. J. Checketts, and Ranford have left the school, and they have our best wishes. Finally, we wish A. W. Bailey, Green and Pimley the best of luck in the forthcoming School Certificate Examination, With best wishes to the School, VlGORNIENSIS.
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The solutions to the clues in italics are named of boys or masters in the School, spelt correctly and not as tfce clues might suggest. DOWN 1. Excelsior. 2. A master, in an old language. 3. Whip Welt, 4. Extinguish, 5. Not suffered from, last winter. 6. Very useful, when one has some. 8. Great drip. (Anag.). 11. Scotland - ar - , Whitehall 1212. 13. A short piece of rope. 16. Mr. Peninsula. 21. Does he possess his "mobile" name ? 22. - - gean Sea. 26. A thin layer of gold. 27. A school is neither a tribe nor a . 29, Hope of Criccieth amateurs (abbreviated). 32. To wander. 34. The beam is reversed. ACROSS. 1. Ditto, one down. 3. " Je suis " rather far fetched. 7.
9. 10. 12. 14. 15. 17. 18. 19. 20. 22. 23. 24. 25. 27. 28. 30. 34. 33. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39.
Vim. In Coles and Bowles but not in Smith. We look forward to the last one. Re-arrange the letters of " warp." With 15 makes a Sheridan character. Criccieth has a good one. Greenwich Time (abbreviated). Hinson begins it, and Taaffe finishes it, With B makes any member of the school. Not necessarily a navvy. The sons of Hostel housemasters seem to begin this way. In Higginson and also in Curtis' nickname. . General G The Headmaster's nickname in the book " Housemaster." Sometimes chewed in form. A mixed herd. Lister starts like this. Not heavy to a Frenchman. The Worcester Grammar School is this. Old word for Ireland. We must clear our minds of hint. It is backwards in Money and Muldoon. The beginning and end of Rowlands. Is this master a part of 15 across ?
CORRESPONDENCE.
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A prize of 2/6 is offered for the first correct solution opened. Entries should be handed in in sealed envelopes to one of the Editors on the first day of next term.
To the Editors of " The Vigornian." Dear Sirs, When looking through an old Vigornian, 1 saw this letter. Now that we are once again at war, perhaps it might be of some interest to those who feel that the present school education does not meet the needs of the nation. " We are told that classics, etc., must be carried on for the cultivation of the mind and to prepare boys for the work they will have to do in the army and navy. It does not occur, perhaps, to the authorities, that in these
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critical days, every boy should be developed in body as well as in mind. To obtain the former, the best prescription is plenty of outdoor life and exercise. " Is it possible to compare the advantages gained by an hour well spent on the river, in the fives courts, or on the cricket ground, with an hour spent crabbed over a desk studying rarely loved classics ? But, of course, the mind is not trained sufficiently in the former case. I aver that every one of the games indulged in at the school calls forth the full extent of mental energy, especially, perhaps, in the case of rowing. " Another alteration might be that more time should be given up to the O.T.C. from school hours, as well as in the spare time after school, which is at present taken up indiscriminately. I trust that this letter will not be taken as the work of some slacker seeking to avoid school work, but that the authorities will remember that the Battle of Waterloo was won on ' the playing fields of Eton,' and that in the present struggle the public school men are to be the officers of the future and to be really fine men, they must be developed in body as well as in mind."
MORE GENERAL KNOWLEDGE. (Candidates are requested not to worry the Editors with inquiries concerning the answers; not to attempt to write on both sides of the paper at the same time, and not to take longer than the duration of the war to finish the paper.) 1. Who said:— (a) " Make yerselves cumfootable," and (b) Did you ? (c) " Don't MOVE in the company," and (d) Did they ? (e) " There's going to be a • of a storm," and (/) Was there ? (g) " Bit by bit by bit . . ." and (h) What ? (i) " Now, wait a moment though . . ." and (;') What for ? 2. Where are the following :—
(a) The Halt.
I find this peculiarly applicable in the present circumstances, and hope, like the original author, that the authorities will not be blind to the possibilities of the future. Yours, etc., SCHOLA VlGORNIENSIS.
CONTRIBUTIONS.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. In this danger our country doth us need, And to her aid together we must speed. Each one of us will have his special task; Each has his duty, what less could he ask ? Yet we discover crawling in our midst That feeble slug, the wretched Pacifist, Who will not give his help in any work, And passes on to us all he can shirk. " I would not strive or fight for such an end, Ev'n if the foe should come, and try to rend My body; still, I say, I have my soul, And none can check my course towards my goal." Thus bleats the spineless individualist; We see through all his fears; his words are hiss'd. Can we condemn those of conscience tender ? Not if they try to help the defender. They oppose the taking of human lives, Even to protect their children and wives; But we forgive them, if they do their best, Striving side by side, helping with the rest. We scorn those worms, who under conscience" guise Try to hid their fears from our searching eyes. Repress these selfish ones, with a strong hand, Or mark them with the base coward's brand. PATRIOT.
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(b) The Coast of Coromandel. (c) Tal-y-llyncwmystrodllyn. (d) The Middle Shelter. Who are the following :— (a) Chu Chin Chow. (b) Cleopatra. (c) The Commander-in-Chief. (d) Tweedledum and Tweedledee. What do you know of:— (a) Punch. (6) The Mersey Tunnel. (c) Boge. (d) Hutch. (e) His harp. How long is it since :— (a) Jim first came. (6) The buglers knew the bugle tunes and/or the company marched in step. (Do not attempt both parts). (c) Hitler kept his promise. (d) All O.T.C. property was returned at the end of term. (e) The rising bell went at the right time. Why on earth did anyone ever say :— (a) In point of fact. (b) I beg your pardon. (c) You will find these books extremely stimulating. (d) Your facts on capitalism are fundamentally unsound. (e) You silly little peeg. CONTEMPORARIES.
We acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the following contemporaries, with apologies for any accidental errors or omissions :— Bloxhamist, Tonbridgian, Monmouthian, Monktonian, Felstedian, Limit, Wulfrunian, St. Edward's School Chronicle. NOTICE. The Editors wish to apologise for the lateness of the Vigornian and wish to point out that it does not depend only on them as to whether the magazine is out on time, but, as this term, on many others who do not hand in their contributions when asked.