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DECEMBER 1945. CONTENTS.
Editorial School Officers School Notes Hagley Hall House Notes :— School House ... Castle House ... Hostel Chappel House ... Creighton House ... O.V. Roll of Honour War Decorations ... O.V. News Cambridge Letter ... Birth Marriages ... J.T.C. A.T.C. Red Cross Society O.V. Cricket Match Rugger Music Society ... Art Circle Debating Society Play Reading Society Dancing Club Fifty Years Ago
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EDITORIAL. The hope expressed in our last issue has been realised, and after six years, which have seen great changes in the School, peace has returned to the world. With the post-war period begins a new epoch in the life of the Vigornian. The shortage of paper and continued prevalence of war-time conditions is indeed an obstacle; nevertheless we hope it will soon be possible to include once more some of our regular features of pre-war days. On looking through pre-war numbers of the Vigornian it is often possible to see quite a large amount of original matter, poetry and prose, serious and humorous, which is lacking at the present time. We feel that insufficient interest is being taken in our magazine, and therefore appeal for more and better contributions in the future. We also suggest that anyone having any constructive suggestion to put forward regarding the future of the Vigornian should write to the Editors. This term has not been over-eventful; we have been free from epidemics and indeed from all disturbing influences on the School's life. The Headmaster has moved from School House to No. 14 College Green, the house at the west end of College Hall, this being the first of the planned series of improvements designed to increase the School's efficiency. The space vacated, has been utilised in part as classrooms, and among other things has provided the Day Boy monitors with a muchneeded Common Room. Finally we wish the whole School and all O.V.s a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year.
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SCHOOL OFFICERS. G. L. S. Rankin. Captain of the School R. J. Little. Captain of Rugger G. L. S. Rankin. Secretary of Rugger R. J. Little. Captain of Boats G. W. T. Bishop. Captain of Cricket R. J. Little. Captain of Gym Captains of Houses :— M. H. Prestage. School House G. L. S. Rankin. Castle House B. J. Shovelton. Hostel G. W. T. Bishop. Chappel House J. P. McGill. Creighton House School Monitors—G. L. S. Rankin, M. H. Prestage, P. W. N. Janes, G. W. T. Bishop, B. J. Shoveltpn, J. P. McGill. Librarians—B. J. Shovelton, J. P. McGill. Editor of The Vigornian—B. J. Shovelton. SCHOOL NOTES. Mr. B. U. Townsend left at the end of last term, and Capt. Blomfield has taken his place as Housemaster in School House. It is with very great regret that we learn that Capt. Blomfield is leaving this term to take up the post of Director of Physical Training at Bedford School. This term we welcome Mr. T. Lynn, Mr. S. R. Sheppard and Mr. H. Foxon. Mr. Lynn has taken over the duties of Rugger Master, and Mr. Sheppard is helping Capt. Blomfield with the supervision of the J.T.C. * * * The Minor Canon, A. F. C. Davies, left at the beginning of the term, and the Rev. E. H. Muncey has come in his stead. Mr. Davies is now Precentor at Blackburn, and we wish him the best of luck. * * * Mrs. Glazebrook, the School Caterer, left shortly after half-term, and her position has been ably taken over by Miss Butterworth. * * * On November 15th the New London Orchestra, conducted by Alec Sherman, made a broadcast from College Hall, in the series " Concerts from Historic Buildings." The following week the Lilliput Marionette Company visited the School and gave us an excellent performance of " A Christmas Carol " by Charles Dickens. HAGLEY HALL. On December Sth the VI Form history specialists were enabled, by the great kindness of Viscount Cobham, to view that stately eighteenth century mansion Hagley Hall, the family house of the Lytteltons. The present house was built about 1760 by George, 1st Lord Lyttelton, near the earlier timbered house of Elizabethan origin, on the site of which is now a cricket ground. Lord Cobham devoted two hours to conducting us around the house, the most remarkable fact about which is that, although seriously damaged by fire in 1925, it is now restored in every detail, probably to greater beauty than it previously possessed.
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We were first shown the room originally intended as the dining-room and later converted into a billiardroom. It now houses the family collection of Van Dykes, and other old masters, including the famous " Misers." Adjoining this room and running the full depth of the house is the Long Gallery containing many portraits of historical personages by famous artists and some lovely Chippendale furniture, among which are a small but well-proportioned chest, valued at over £4,000, and a unique 18th century drinking table. The drawing-room next to it contains a beautiful ceiling partly restored since the fire by a young Italian painter, and some priceless old tapestries—saved from the fire by being hacked out with a jack-knife. Other places of interest in the Hall were the Library, containing many rare books and first editions, among them the first four Folios of Shakespeare's Works; and Lord Cobham's study where the panelling from the old house has been fitted. We were also shown one of the volumes of the Lyttelton Letters which includes letters from Queen Elizabeth, Charles II, Pitt, Bolingbroke, Pope and others. Finally we were given tea in the room originally designed as a Salon, after the French style, and we came away having spent a very interesting afternoon at one of the steadily decreasing number of the " stately homes of England " that are still lived in by their ancestral owners. We very warmly thank Lord and Lady Cobham for their very generous hospitality. HOUSE NOTES. SCHOOL HOUSE. HOUSE MONITORS : M. H. Prestage, F. J. Kreitner, D. J. Cook, G. W. Lindner, J. F. W. Townsend, T. D. B. Jacks. The House welcomes Captain Blomfield as its new House Master, and is sorry to have to say good-bye to him after so short a time. However short his stay, we feel that the House has pulled together amazingly well under his guidance. We congratulate Cook, Rayson, and Davies on getting their School Certificates and Lorenz on gaining matriculation exemption; also M. H. Prestage, Cook, Lindner and Lawson on being awarded Certificate ' A,' not forgetting Tpwnsend and Jacks who have been appointed House Monitors. We welcome three new boys who are all King's Scholars—Pocock, Nisbet, and Lorenz II. We have had several promotions in the J.T.C. this term, namely Kreitner to be Sergeant, Townsend to be Corporal and M. H. Prestage, Cook, Lindner and Lawson to be L./Cpls. We thus hope to gain the Section Shield for the House. In the House this term we have four members of the 1st XV and two members of the 2nd XV, so we hope to obtain the Rugger Cup this year. M. H. Prestage has been reawarded his first XV colours again this season. To those who are now in the midst of School Certificate we wish every success. The health of the House has been very good this term, for which we have to thank Matron and we wish her a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Nothing remains but to wish Captain and Mrs. Blomfield the same, and also every success in the future.
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CASTLE HOUSE. HOUSE MONITORS : G. L. S. Rankin, P. W. N. Janes, C. L. Davies, D. A. Mocatta. We are sorry to lose Feuer and Thomas who left last term, and Feuer is to be congratulated on gaining his Higher Certificate, also Rankin on obtaining his and having taken over the captaincy of the House. Mocatta passed School Certificate last July. We welcome five new boys : Leeke, Oliver, Leahy, Ford and Sheppey who has now returned to us from Choir House. Rankin has been elected Secretary of Rugger and is to be congratulated on being reawarded his 1st XV colours, also Janes and Davies on being awarded their 1st XV colours. The House is well represented in the 1st, 2nd and Colts Xs, having fifteen members in all. In the first round of the House Matches we defeated Chappel House 56—0, and in the second round we beat School House 29—3. The forwards gave their backs plenty of opportunities to score. Rankin and Davies combined well and Janes converted many of the tries. We congratulate Rankin on being made Captain of the School, the honour once more returning to Castle House. Also Janes who has been made a School Monitor. The House is well represented in the J.T.C.; Davies being a sergeant, Janes, Mocatta, Henshaw and Preston being corporals. Bradley, Dowty and Griffin passed Cert. ' A,' Part I this term. Davies is in charge of the House Section. The House is well represented in the three societies and the attendance is regular. We are sorry to have lost Kicking so early in the term who had to go to the hospital with lung trouble, but we are very glad to hear that he is now well on the way to good health and we wish him plenty of it in the future. All that remains now is to wish Mr. and Mrs. Bentley and Matron a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. THE HOSTEL. HOUSE MONITORS : B. J. Shovelton, R. A. Williams, P. D. Redway. At the end of last term we were sorry to lose our three Monitors; Darlington has taken a place on the Staff of Tredennyke House, Champion is now a sick-bay attendant in the Royal Navy and Sellicks has been called up for the R.A.F. Also Guimbeau, Blain, Fisher and Shaw left us. We wish them all the best of luck. We welcome in their place, de Stroumillo, Howell, Morris and English; also Ward-Booth, Eddy and Isaac have joined us from Choir House. Bluck, who was previously a Day-Boy, came into the House just before half-term. We congratulate Shovelton on being made a School Monitor and Captain of the House, and Williams and Redway on being appointed House Monitors. Congratulations to de Stroumillo on gaining his second XV colours. We were very glad to find that even after being in the U.S.A. during the war he can still play English rugger. He and Redway have played for the first XV, and Shovelton for the second XV. Just before going to press we heard that Barker, Hall and Carroll have gained Certificate ' A,' Part I. Well done !
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The health of the House has been very good on the whole, except for a few colds. We were very glad to hear that Darlington passed Higher Certificate, and Sellicks and J. A. Blain School Certificate at the end of last term. All that remains is for us to wish Mr. Pedder, Matron, Miss Yem and all the House a very Merry Christmas, and a pleasant holiday. CHAPPEL HOUSE. HOUSE MONITORS : G. W. T. Bishop, G. G. Bulman, D. C. Tyson, A. Tyrrell, A. K. Mannion, M. J. Cutler, P. M. Richards. Although we lost many senior boys at the end of last term, the House is still the second largest in the School owing to the addition of new boys. Unfortunately, owing to the youth and inexperience of the majority of the House rugger team, we were eliminated in the first round of the knock-out competition, despite this we were not lacking in enthusiasm. However we are pleased to congratulate Bishop and Cutler on being re-awarded their 1st XV colours for the season. Under the leadership of C.S.M. Wilkes, the House Section has been practising hard during the last few weeks, and we look forward with confidence to retaining the Section Shield. House Savings has been revived under the direction of Mannion, although it appears to be difficult to extract the money from unwilling boys. We congratulate Cutler, Mannion, Tyrrell and Richards on being made House Monitors, and Bishop on being made a School Monitor. Last term, we are pleased to say, all the candidates from the House for School Certificate and Higher Certificate were successful. Out of nine candidates from the School for Higher Certificate, four were from Chappel. It only remains for us to wish every success to those taking School Certificate this term, and to hope that Evans, Winter, Trede and Harris will be successful in their new careers. We end by wishing Mr. and Mrs. Dilks and family a very Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. CREIGHTON HOUSE. HOUSE MONITORS: J. P. McGill, T. G. G. Griffiths, P. R. Colegate, E. B. Wootten, T. W. Barter, R. A. Cairns, D. L. N. Stevens. L. A. Phillips, H. J. Watson. The House still remains the biggest in the School, this term having brought us IS new boys. We have many representatives, both in the 1st and 2nd XVs. We must congratulate McGill on being awarded his 1st XV colours for the season, and also on being made a School Monitor. We Congratulate Wootten, Barter, Stevens and Phillips on being made N.C.O.s in the J.T.C., making us a total of seven. This term has also seen the appointment of five new House Monitors namely, Barter, Cairns, Stevens, Phillips and Watson. The House has been training hard for the Section Shield under the able leadership of Little, who is still attached to the House. House Savings are still surviving under Wootten's direction. The House had seven successful condidates in School Certificate and also two in Higher Certificate.
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We wish Irving, Hawkins, Blake and Wolfson success in their future careers. It only remains to wish Mr. Ward and his family a very Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.
ROLL OF HONOUR. Their Name Liveth for Evermore. We reprint the following list, earnestly entreating friends or relatives to send any corrections or additions, in order that these names may in due course be carved on the panelling of College Hall beside those of an earlier generation who fell in the war of 1914-18. ALLEN, R. W. M. (Castle House, 1932-35), Lieut., R.A. BAGENAL, P. (School House, 1934-38), Sergt., Australian Army. BALDRY, A. E. (Day Boy, 1933-38), Sgt.-Pilot, R.A.F. BALLEY, F. E. G. (Day Boy, 1922-29), Sgt., R.A.F. BEARCROFT, E. M. F. (Castle House, 1930-37), Flt.-Sgt., Pilot, R.A.F. BETHUNE-WILLIAMS, D. E. (Castle House, 1923-26), Lt., R.N.V.R. CLARKE, D. S. (School House, 1931-34), Sub.-Lt., F.A.A. CLARKE, E. P. H. (Day Boy, 1922), Wing-Commdr., R.A.F. A.F.C. COLE, E'. J. (School House, 1926-32), Lieut.-Col., L.L.A. Regt., India Command. DIXON, J. H. F. (School House, 1927-1931), Staff-Major, Sth E. Yorks. DREW, D. W. (Day Boy, 1925-30), Sgt.-Pilot, R.A.F. DUNNILL, D. H. (Castle House, 1930-31), Major, K.O.Y.L.I. FREARSON, F. J. (Castle House, 1936-37), F./O., R.A.F. FYSON, C. E. (School House, 1930-32), F'/Lt., R.A.F. GILSON, E. L. R. (Castle House, 1929-34), Capt., Worcestershire Regt. GOOD, M. H. (Castle House, 1936-40), Flying-Officer, R.A.F. GRAY, T. N. (School House, 1929-31), Lt., R.A. GREEN, J. G. (Day Boy, 1932-38), Flying-Officer, R.A.F. HALL, D. O. (School House, 1930-38), Capt.,Hants. Regt. HALTON, E. C. (School House, 1924-28), Major, R.A. HARGRAVES, H. L. (Day Boy, 1919-27), Trooper, R.T.R. HODDINOTT, C. R. C. (Day Boy, 1930-34), Flt.-Sgt., R.A.F. HOGGARD, J. W. (Castle House, 1933-35), Sub.-Lieut., R.N.R. HOWORTH, G. S. (Day Boy, 1918-22), P/O., R.A.F.V.R. HULME, P. E. (School House, 1937-41), Lieut., Worcs. Regt. JACKSON, J. H. (Castle House, 1931-35), Lieut., Worcs. Regt. KITSON, G. G. (Day Boy, 1927-33), P/O., R.A.F. MARTIN, B. W. (Day Boy, 1927-33), Bombdr., R.A. MONAHAN, P. C. W. (School House, 1924-27), Lieut., Worcs. Regt. MORRIS, J. R. (Day Boy, 1931-37), Sgt.-Pilot, R.A.F. PORTER, C. E. (Hostel, 1919-27), Assistant Purser, R.N. REYNOLDS, J. (Day Boy, 1927-34), Pilot-Officer, R.A.F. SARLAND, V. H. (School House, 1920-22), Major, R.A.M.C. STANLEY, M. J. C. (School House, 1919-27), WingCommdr., R.A.F. STEWARD, D. B. (School House, 1932-38), Lieut., Worcs. Regt.
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STEWARD, E. J. (School House, 1929-33), Gunner, R.H.A. TAAFFE, J. J. (Day Boy, 1932-39, Hostel, 1940), Sgt.Pilot, R.A.F.V.R. TAYLOR, A. L. (Day Boy, 1931-33), D.F.C. and 2 Bars, Sqdr.-Leader, R.A.F. Ment. in Desp. TOWNSEND, R. R. (Day Boy, 1928-34), Flt.-Sgt., Navigator, R.A.F. WALTERS, R. S. L. (School House, 1935-39), Flt.-Sgt., R.A.F. Rhodesian Squadron. WHITE, A. C. (School House, 1932-37), Pilot-Officer, RAP WHI'TEHEAD, C. D. A. (School House, 1931-35), Flt.Sgt., R.A.F. WAR SERVICE RECORD. Adams, A. H. (School House, 1917-20), Major, Pioneer Corps. Adlington, J. (Day Boy, 1926-33), Surg.-Lieut., R.N. Allchurch, G. M. (Hostel, 1936-39), R.A.F. Allcott, F. A. (Day Boy and Natland, 1920-25), Squad.Leader, R.A.F.V.R. Allen, A. B. (School House, 1929-32), Pte., Devon R. Allen, R. T. L. (Castle House, 1934-39), Lieut. (Sp.), R.N.V.R. Amor, L. (Hostel, 1916-23), Sub.-Lieut., R.N.V.R. Andrews, W. T. (Day Boy, 1941-43), Sgt., R.A.F. Angwin, J. B. P. (School House, 1915-18), Lt.-Col., M.B.E., R.E. Anstey, R. (Day Boy, 1930-37), Capt., R.E. Anstey, M. H. (Day Boy, 1934-39), Signalman, R.N. Arbuckle, A. D. (Day Boy, 1918-27), Fit-Lieut., R.A.F. Arthure, B. A. J. (School House, 1917-22), Surg., R.A.F.V.R. Ault, K. (Natland, 1930-34), Squad.-Leader, R.A.F. Averill, T. E. (Hostel, 1927-34), Capt., B.N.A.F. Badham, J. A. (Day Boy, 1937-41), Sgt.-Pilot, R.A.F. Badham, M. F. (Day Boy, School House, 1939-43), Undergrad. Rating, R.N. Bagenal, J. S. (School House, 1929-34), East Surrey R. Bagnall, R. P. C. (Day Boy, 1922-28), Lt.-Col., Regt. Qrtr.-Mstr. Gen., East Asia Command. Bailey, A. W. R. (Day Boy, 1935-41), Sgt. Air-Gunner, R.A.F. Bailey, L. M. (Hostel, 1927-33), 2nd-Lieut., Worcs. R. Bain, D. W. (School House, 1927-31), Capt., R.A. Baker, G. A. (Day Boy, 1930-33), Capt., Worcs. R. Bankes, Rev. W. J. H. (School House, 1922-25), Chaplain, R.N.V.R. Barker, R. B. (Day Boy, 1927-33), Sergt.-Maj., R.E.M.E. Bartrip, F. B. (Day Boy, 1928-30), Trooper, R.A.C. Baxter, G. N. T. (Hostel, 1932-35), Capt., R.I.A.S.C. Baxter, J. N. (Hostel, 1932-34), Major, D.W. Regt. Beamish, G. V. G. (Hostel, 1909-10), Commander, R.N. Bearcroft, W. G. C. (Castle House, 1932-39), Bacterio.logist, R.A.M.C. Beard, J. H. (Day Boy, 1927-29), Major, R.A. Beard, R. P. (Day Boy, 1930-34), Capt., R.A. Bearder, D. C. G. (School House, 1939-41), Sergt., R.A.F. Beauchamp, H. K. P. (Hostel, 1930-33), Wing-Comm. D.S.O., D.F.C., R.A.F. Beaumont, J. F. (Natland, 1921-30), Capt., R.A.S.C. Beaumont, J. (Natland, 1927-30), P.O., Merchant Navy. Beckley, V. R. S. (Castle House, 1935-39), Colonial Forces. Bendall, A. J. (Castle House, 1935-39), Trooper, R.A.C. Prisoner-of- War.
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Bendall, D. C. (Castle House, 1936-40), Lieut., R.N.V.R. Bennett, H. W. E. (Day Boy, 1910-18), Paym. Lieut.Comm., R.N. Benson, F. M. P. (Castle House, 1937-40), Ord.-Seaman, R.N. Birkmire, A. N. (Day Boy, 1922-24), Lieut., R.M. Bissley, F. B. L. (School House, 1927-29), Lieut., K.A.R. Blackmore, R. L. (Day Boy, 1935-38), Mid., R.N.V.R. Blaiklock, W. (Natland, 1930-31), Lieut., Prisoner-ofWar. Blanchard, H. H. (Day Boy, 1919-20), Col., O.B.E., C.M.F. Blyth, M. H. (Hostel, 1933-36), L/CpL, R.C.O.S. Boddington, M. C. B. (School House, 1929-32), Squad.Leader, D.F.C., D.F.M., R.A.F. Holland, A. D. (School House, 1932-37), Staff-Capt., R.A. (Mentioned in Despatches). Boole, C. A. M. (Hostel, 1930-31), A.D.C. Boole, G. D. S. (Hostel, 1924-28), Flt.-Lieut., A.F.C., R.A.F. Bough, R. H. (Day Boy, 1933-39), Lieut., R.A.C. Bowles, T. (Castle House, 1937-40), P./O., R.A.F. Bowstead, T. C. (School House, 1912-17), Lieut., R.N. Branch, A. E. N. (Hostel, 1927-33), R.A.F. Bridgman, F. H. G. (Hostel, 1925-31), Indian Criminal Investigation Dept. Bridgman, M. O. F. (Hostel, 1935-40), Briggs, D. E. (Day Boy, 1932-37), A./C.l, R.A.F.V.R. Broadhurst, F. S. (Day Boy, 1926-31), F./Lt., R.A.F. Brooks, R. I. G. (Castle House, 1932-36), Brigade Major, R.A. Brown, C. H. (Day Boy, 1915-24), Major, M.B.E., R.A.S.C. Brown, G. D. (Day Boy, 1926-28), Lieut., R.A.C. Brown, G. W. (Day Boy, 1918-22), Pte., R.A.O.C. Bryer, C. F. (Day Boy, 1933-39), F./O., D.F.C., R.A.F. Bryer, R. J. W. (Day Boy, 1926-33), Lieut., Int. Corps. Bryer, W. N. (Day Boy, 1920-37), Bombr., R.A. Bubb, H. A. (Day Boy, 1931-38), L.A/C., R.A.F. Burch, P. D. (Day Boy, 1911-15), Major, R.A.S.C. Burden, F. H. (Day Boy, 1918-23), Major, Army Int. Corps. Caldicott, A. W. (Day Boy, 1929-31), Staff Major, R.A.S.C. Caldicott, P. D. (Day Boy, 1936-39), Lieut, R.A. Carleton, D. B. (Day Boy, 1920-23), Lieut. Carstairs, D. E. (Day Boy, 1933-39), L.A./C., R.A.F. Cavenagh, T. F. (Day Boy, 1904-09), Staff Colonel, M.C., R.A. Chambers, J. N. (Hostel, 1929-32), Sergt., R.A.F. Chappel, B. H. (School House, 1905-09), Brigadier, D.S.O. and 2 Bars. Chaytor, C. J. (Day Boy, 1899-1904), Paymaster Lieut.Comm., R.N. Checketts, H. J. (Day Boy, 1930-38), Ord.-Seaman, R.N. Checketts, S. (Day Boy, 1936-41), Ord.-Seaman, R.N. Checketts, W. J. (Day Boy, 1933-39), A./C. 2., R.A.F. Clark, G. P. (School House, 1912-18), Col., Gen. Staff. Claxton, F. W. R. (Day Boy, 1924-31), A.C./2, R.A.F. Cleverley, E. (Day Boy, 1926-33), 2nd-Lieut., Worcs. R. Prisoner-of- War. Clifton, P. D. (Day Boy, 1937-44), Trooper, R.A.C. Glutton, C. (School House, 1923-27), F./O. (Pilot), R.A.F. Cockburn, C. R. (Hostel, 1928-31), Staff Capt., W.O. Cockle, Rev. D. J. (Castle House, 1920-28), Capt., Chaplain, " Chindits," Burma.
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Cockle, O. C. (Day Boy, 1917-21), Wing Adjt., R.A.F. Coles, J. H. (Castle House, 1937-41), F./O. (Pilot), R.A.F. Collett, O. (Natland, 1918-20), Lieut.-Comm., R.N.V.R. Coffins, R. J. (Day Boy, 1924-29), Sergt., R.A.F. Columbi, P. L. A. B. (School House, 1930-31), Lieut., R.N. Cook, S. C. (Day Boy, 1909-12), Lt.-Col., Indian R.E. Cornforth, E. M. (Castle House, 1916-19), Major, R.A. Cox, H. C. (Day Boy, 1930-38), Sergt., R.A. Cox, R. R. (Day Boy, 1936-42), P./O., R.A.F. Cox, Rev. W. F. (Day Boy, 1923-31), C.F. Croft, J. L. R. (School House, 1920-24), Capt., Black Watch. Prisoner-of-War. Crofts, J. A. (Day Boy, 1923-27), Chaplain, R.A.F. Crowe, M. G. N. (Day Boy, 1927-34), L.A/C, RA.F. Crowley, P. L. (Castle House, 1931-34), Lieut., R.A.S.C. Cullen, M. H. (Day Boy, 1926-30), F./O., R.A.F. Prisoner-of- War. Cullis, W. G. H. (Day Boy, 1938-41), 2nd-Lieut., Royal Inniskilling Fus. Curtis, F. J. (Day Boy, 1932-37), Flt.-Lieut., D.F.C., R.A.F. Darch, J. T. (School House, 1928-32), Lieut., R.N.V.R. Darwood, I. A. (Hostel, 1929-32), Cpl., R.A.F. Davenport, Rev. S. F. (School House, 1910-14), C.F. Davidson, W. (School House, 1940-43), L.A.C., R.A.F. Davies, H. M. (School House, 1905-10), Capt., M.C. Davies, M. B. (School House, 1934-37), Capt., R.A. Davies, O. R. (School House, 1925-29), Major, Royal Tank Regt. Dawes, C. D. (Day Boy, 1938-39), A./C. 1., R.A.F. Denton, H. S. (School Htmse, 1912-16), Capt., R. Signals Dickins, L. C. (Castle House, 1926-30), Dickins, N. M. (Castle House, 1928-30), 2nd-Lieut., R.I.A.S.C. Dobson, R. M. (School House, 1935-39), Rotal Marines. Dowdell, R. J. (Day Boy, 1932-34), R.A.M.C. Dowse, M. V. H. (Day Boy, 1935-40), F./O., R.A.F. Drake, A. F. (School House, 1918-22), Capt., Army Dental Corps. Dyer, K. B. (School House, 1932-36), Capt., R.A. Eckersley, B. S. (Castle House, 1930-37), Major, D.A.A.G. Edwards, J. B. (Day Boy, 1918-27), Capt., War Office. Ellison, S. D. (Castle House, 1937-41), Lieut., R.E. Embling, J. R. A. (Hostel, 1926-31), Group Capt., D.S.O., R.A.F. Evans, D. V. (School House, 1935-40), Lieut., R.N.V.R. Evans, J. B. (Day Boy, 1937-44), Signalman, R. Corps of Signals. Evans, J. D. (Castle House, 1927-34), Capt., R.A.S.C. Evans, Rev. S. J. A. (Castle House, 1908-13), Chaplain, R.N.V.R. Everton, G. C. (Day Boy, 1938-44), Writer, R.N. Ewins, A. (Day Boy, 1933-38), A. Pilot, Fleet Air Arm. Fairgrieve, A. (School House, 1934-38), Capt., D.S.O., Gurkha Rifles. Fergusson, N. M. (Castle House, 1899-1904), Lt.-Col., O.B.E., R.A.M.C. Field, A. G. T. (School House, 1936-38), Cpl., R.E. Flay, A. L. (Day Boy, 1922-30), Capt., R.E. Flay, J. C. (Day Boy, 1919-24), Lt.-Col., R.A. Folley, J. H. (Castle House, 1933-39), Sub-Lieut., R.N.V.R,
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Ford, B. L. (School House, 1926-29), Fourdrinier, P. D. (Castle House, 1935-38), Lieut., Pioneer Corps. Fox, D. C. (School House, 1934-39), Radio Officer, Merchant Service. Fox, E. C. E. (Castle House, 1914-17), Capt., R. Can. Eng. Reserve. Francis, J. (Day Boy, 1932-37), Pte., R.A.O.C. Fyson, R. H. (School House, 1931-34), Lieut., R.N. Gardiner, I. G. (Day Boy, 1927-33), Lieut., R.N.V.R. Garnett, J. M. (Hostel, 1935-38), Wireless Op., R.A.F. Garrett, R. A. (Castle House, 1932-35), 2nd-Lieut., Dragoons. Gaylor, D. W. (Hostel, 1933-35), Lieut., R. Welch Fus. George, J. G. (Natland, 1926-29), Major., R.A. Gettings, F. W. C. (Day Boy, 1918-24), Capt., R.E. Prisoner-of- War. Gettings, H. C. (Day Boy, 1920-26), Capt., R.E. Gibbs, G. K. (Day Boy, 1926-30), S.Q.M.S., R.A.O.C. Glew, G. W. L. (School House, 1933-35), 2nd-Lieut., E. Yorks. Reg. Glover, I. (Castle House, 1935-37), Sergt., R.A. Goddard, F. M. (School House, 1916-23), 2nd-Lieut.,
R.A.
Goddard, L. E. H. (Hostel, 1920-24), Lt.-Col., Reconnaissance Regt. Goer, R. A. (Hostel, 1937-39), Lieut., R.A. Goss, R. H. K. (School House, 1938-42), A./C. 2., R.A.F. Goss, W. R. (School House, 1939-43), R.A. Grainger, E. J. (Hostel, 1924-27), Air Ministry. Graves, L. M. (Castle House, 1937-44), Trooper, Graves-Morris, J. W. (School House, 1927-33), Surg.Lieut., R.N.V.R. Graves-Morris, P. H. (School House, 1920-25), Lt.-Col., D.S.O., M.C., Worcs. R. Graves-Morris, W. M. (School House, 1919-23), Capt., R.A.M.C. Green, E. W. (Castle House, 1912-15), Lieut., R.A. Greenfield, G. B. (Natland, 1920-26), Sergt., R.A.F. Prisoner-of- War. Gregory, E. C. (Day Boy, 1928-35), Driver, R.A.S.C. Griffiths, G. P. (Day Boy, 1917-18), Major, Worcs. R. Grist, C. H. (School House, 1928-29), Capt., R.A. Guimbeau, H. M. L. G. (Hostel, 1941-43), Chasseur, Free French Tank Corps. Croix de Guerre. Gurnhill, J. C. (School House, 1923-26), P./O., R.A.F. Gwynn-Jones, A. E. (Day Boy, 1940-44), Sapper, R.E. Hackwood, S. N. (Castle House, 1934-37), Major, R.M. Hall, A. O. (Castle House, 1929-32), Capt., Hants. Regt. Hall, J. S. R. (Castle House, 1917-22), W.O., Austr. Imp. Force. Hall, R. E. O. (Castle House, 1917-19), Capt., R.A.S.C. Hall, R. W. T. (Castle House, 1928-30), R.A.C. Hallet, A. R. (School House, 1927-30), Lieut., D.S.O., R.N. Halliley, P. T. (School House, 1934-38), Lieut., (S.), R.N. Hampton, J. D. (School House, 1938-40), L.A./C.,
R.A.F.
Hancock, B. O. (School House, circa 1910), Major R.F.A. Hardman, A. E. (School House, 1933-36), Pte., R.A.V.C. Harland, J. H. G. (Day Boy, 1930-32), F./O., R.A.F. Harris, D. J. (Day Boy, 1933-41), Lieut., R.A. Harris, D. P. C. (Castle House, 1927-30), Lieut., C.M. Police. Harris, E. T. C. (Castle House, 1930-33), F./O., R.A.F.
December, 1945
Harris, S. B. (Day Boy, 1932-37), Flt.-Sergt., R.A.F.V.R. Prisoner-of- War. Harrison, A. R. (Day Boy, 1920-22), Lt.-Col., Commanding Batt. Worcs. Regt. Ment. in Despatches. Harrison, F. L. (Day Boy, 1914-20), Capt., R.A. Harrison, L. A. (Day Boy, 1911-19), Lt.-Col., Mahratta L.I. Hartwright, C. G. (Day Boy, 1931-35), 2nd-Lieut., R.A.S.C. Hartwright, W. S. (Day Boy, 1922-27), Sergt., R.A.O.C. Prisoner-of- War. Hawkins, Rev. S. M. (School House, 1907-12), Chaplain, R.N. Hayes, B. D. (Day Boy, 1934-37), Cpl., R.A.F. Haynes, P. H. (Day Boy, 1922-28), Group Capt., D.F.C., R.A.F. Haywood, M. J. (Day Boy, 1925-29), L.A./C., R.A.F. Healey, P. H. (Day Boy, 1935-39), Sapper, R.E. Hedderwick, I. H. (Hostel, 1931-34), Capt., Gurkha Rifles. Hemmings, D. A. (Day Boy, 1929-35), P./O., R.A.F. Reported Missing. Higginson, P. G. F. (Hostel, 1940-42), Sergt., L.A.C.R. Higginson, T. F. (School House, 1926-33), Major, Mauritius Regt. Hinton, A. A. (Day Boy, 1928-33), L./Cpl., K.S.L.I. Hoddinott, P. F. (Day Boy, 1932-38), Sergt., R.A.F. Hodges, E. J. T. (Day Boy, 1914-26), Pte., Cheshire Regt. Hodgson, C. V. (School House, 1925-28), Brig.-Major, R.A. Holder, G. D. (Day Boy, 1926-32), 2nd-Lieut., R.A. Hollyer, P. L. B. (Castle House, 1935-37), Sergt., R.A.F. Hopkins, B. H. B. (Castle House, 1928-31), R.A.F. Hopkin, D. A. B. (Castle House, 1922-29), R.A.M.C. Howells, B. St. J. (School House, 1917-20), Major, K.O.R. Regt. Howells, Rev. V. P. (School House, 1913-17), Chaplain, R.A.F. Humphries, A. F. (School House, 1908-10), Paym. Lt.-Comm., R.N. Huray, M. Le (School House, 1917-19), L./Cpl., R.A.O.C. Hurford, E. W. C. (School House, 1916-19), Brigadier, Welch Regt., M.B.E. (On Staff of General Montgomery). Hurford, J. S. (School House, 1921-25), 2nd-Lieut., R.A.S.C. Inight, K. F. (Day Boy, 1932-37), Sergt., Surrey Regt., R.A. Jackson, P. H. (School House, 1927-30), Major, K.R.R.R. James, H. J. ( ), 2nd-Lieut. Jeff, W. J. F. (Day Boy, 1924-31), Capt., Royal Warwicks. Regt. Jones, L. C. (Hostel, 1934-38), P.O. Pilot, Fleet Air Arm. Kemp, E. S. (Hostel, 1937-39), Flt.-Lieut., D.F.C., RAF Kendall,'J. R. F. (Day Boy, 1934,38), Lieut., 1st Airborne Forces Holding Unit. Key, W. H. B. (Day Boy, 1937-39), Lieut., R.A. Kirkby, H. J. (Hostel, 1907-10), Paym. Comrn. R.N. Kirkwood, A. J. (Castle House, 1934-37), L.A./C., R.A.F. Kirkwood, N. (Castle House, 1938-40), Mid. (E.), R.N. Knapp-Fisher, Rev. E. G. (School House, 1929-33), Chaplain, R.N.V.R.
December, 1945
THE VIGORNIAN.
Knapp-Fisher, M. B. (School House, 1936-38), Sapper, R.E. Knapp-Fisher, R. N. (School House, 1938-39), Lieut., R.N.V.R. Knight, E. W. (Day Boy, 1924-27), Sergt., R.A.S.C. Mentioned in Despatches. Lambert, R. W. (Castle House, 1940-44), R.A.F. Lane, C. M. (Hostel, 1914-18), Lt.-Col., Punjab Regt. Prisoner-of- War. Langley, C. W. P. (Hostel, 1929-34), Palestine Police. Langley, D. H. (Hostel, 1931-37), Cpl., R.A.S.C. Lavender, J. F. (School House, 1930-37), Capt., Indian Army. Lawrey, F. W. (Hostel, 1933-35), Sub-Lieut,. R.N. Lawrey, J. A. (Hostel, 1933-36), Pte., R.A.S.C. Layton, T. R. (Hostel, 1938-39), A.C.I, R.A.F. Leeke, F. W. (Day Boy, 1906-7), Lieut., Pioneer Corps. ), Cpl., R.A. Leeke, L. S. ( Lewis, C. B. (Day Boy, 1910-16), Lt.-Col., Gurkha Rifles. Lewis, Rev. F. C. (Hostel, 1928-34), Chaplain, R.E. Lewis, L. W. (Day Boy, 1935-39), A./C. 2, R.A.F. Lister, P. V. (Hostel, 1938-41), A./C. 2, R.A.F.V.R. Littlebury, A. T. B. (School House, 1908-16), Lt.-Col., R.A.S.C. Loach, R. (Day Boy, Natland, 1912-21), Capt., Pioneer Corps. Lock, H. T. R. (Day Boy, 1926-32), Lieut., R.A.S.C. Lock, S. O. A. M. (Hostel, 1935-38), Pte., R.E. Lodge, R. L. (Castle House, 1932-38), Major, Essex Regt. Lucas, P. R. (Day Boy, 1936-44), Eng. Cadet, R.E. Ludlow, C. W. P. (School House, 1903-10), Major, Somerset L.I. Lumsdaine, A. M. (School House, 1911-12), Capt., Austr, Military Forces. MacLeod, M. E. G. (Castle House, 1931-35), Atlantic Ferry Service. McAustin, L. J. (School House, 1933-36), Pte., R. A.M.C. McEachran, P. (Castle House, 1933-38), Major, Manchester Regt. McKenzie, A. H. (Castle House, 1939-44), Pte., 29th Training Battn. McKenzie, B. C. (School House, 1916-17), Lieut. McKenzie, S. N. (Hostel, 1904-09), Major, Home Forces in Australia. McKerrow, J, C. (School House, 1936-40), L./Cpl., N. Irish Horse. McKerrow, N. (School House, 1936-41), R.A.C. Maitland, R. J. R. B. (School House, 1929-33), Capt., G.M., R.E. Malsom, G. E. (Day Boy, 1935-42), Sapper, R.E. Mann, D. R. (Day Boy, 1930-35), W./O., R.A.F. Mann, G. W. (Day Boy, 1934-38), L./Cpl., Worcs. Regt. Margrett, D. E. (Day Boy, 1930-34), R.A.C. Martin, T. J. (Day Boy, 1934-39), F./O., R.A.F. (Personal Pilot to General Montgomery). Martindale, W. J. (Hostel, 1940-45), Indian Army. Masterman, S. G. (Castle House, 1914-17), Capt., Devonshire Regt. Matthews, A. K. (School House, 1915-18), Col.-Comm., D.S.O., Surrey Regt., R.A. Maund, Rev. J. A. A. (Day Boy, 1920-28), Capt., Kafirarian Rifles. Prisoner-of-War. Meers, R. G. (School House, 1926-29), 2nd-Lieut., R.A. Mitchell, J. E. (Day Boy, 1941-44), R.N.V.R. Moffat, M. J. (Day Boy, 1937-38), A.C.W.I., R.A.F.
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Molony, C. J. C. (School House, 1922-26), Lt.-Col., Gen. Staff, India. Moore, S. M. (Day Boy, 1938-42), Sub-Lieut., R.N. Morris, J. G. (Castle House, 1937-42), Lieut., R.A.C. Neale, P. (Day Boy, 1935-37), P./O., R.A.F. Newcombe, E. R. (Hostel, 1912-15), Lt.-Col., Worcs. R. Nicholls, G. H. (Day Boy, 1925-33), Major, R.E. Nicholls, J. A. (Castle House, 1938-40), Army Cadet Force. Nicholls, J. H. (Day Boy, 1921-27). Lieut., Worcs. Regt. Prisoner-of- War. Nicholls, ME.W. (Day Boy, 1934-37), Royal Marines Bd. Noble, J. L. '(Castle House, 1932-34), Oades, P. R. (School House, 1938-40), Sub-Lieut., R.N.V.R. Papps, B. (Day Boy, 1937-42), A.M.L., Fleet Air Arm. Papps, J. (Day Boy, 1937-42), A.M.L., Fleet Air Arm. Parry, D. F. (School House, 1929-33), Capt., Parsons, A. V. (School House, 1928-32), Lieut., R.A. Paterson, W. P. (Castle House, 1935-39), F./O., D.F.C., R. Can. A.F. Patton, C. A. C. (School House, 1913-21), Wing-Comm., R.A.F. Payne, J. L. (Day Boy, 1925-31), 2nd-Lieut, Beds. & Herts. Regt. Penny, A. M. (Day Boy, 1928-35), Army Pay Corps. Pepper, A. E. (Day Boy, 1932-37), Lieut., M.C., R.E, Pereira, H. P. E. (School House, 1921-24), Major, Worcs. Regt. Peters, D. K. (Castle House, 1923-26), Pte., Worcs. R. Pethord, G. F. (Day Boy, 1927-31), Pte., Worcs. R. Pettigrew, A. W. R. H. (Day Boy, 1929-37), Lieut., N. Staffs. R. Phelips, A. S. (School House, 1920-25), R.A. Phelips, J. H. C. (School House, 1920-29), Capt., R.A. 1939-44. (Wounded at El Alamain). Phillips, J. C. (Day Boy, 1935-37), C.Q.M.S., Worcs. R. Pickford, A. W. (School House, 1936-38), Lieut., R.T.R. Pike, N. K. G. (Day Boy, 1925-27), Lieut., Podesta, V. L. (Day Boy, 1926-33), Col.-Sgt., Worcs. R. Pritchard, E. L. (Castle House, 1936-40), South African Forces. Porter, J. L. (Hostel, 1915-19), 2nd-Omcer, M.N. Prisoner-of- War. Porter, R. W. (Hostel, 1919-24), 2nd-Lieut., Rajput Regt Potter, K. E. (Castle House, 1938-39), A./C. 2 R.A.F.V.R. Poths, H. D. (Hostel, 1934-37), 2nd-Lieut., R.F.A. Poths, J. D. (Castle House, 1934-37), Powell, A. H. S. (School House, 1921-29), 2nd-Lieut., K.O.Y.L.I. Powell, J. D. F. (School House, 1918-23), Lieut., R.A. Pratt, A. (Day Boy, 1925-29), A./C., R.A.F. Pressdee, J. H. (Day Boy, 1935-38), Sergt., R.E. Pressdee, J. S. (Day Boy, 1931-35), Sapper, R.E. Price, E. E. (Hostel, 1941-43), Worcs. Regt. Price, E. W. T. (Day Boy, 1932-39), R.A.S.C. Pritchard, E. L. (Castle House, 1936-40), South African Forces. Probert, R. D. R. (School House, 1924-28), F./L., R.A.F. Quinn, S. E. V. (Castle House, 1907-14), Major, K.R.R.C. Raban, F. W. N. (School House, 1931-34), Lieut., R.E. Raban, J. P. C. P. (School House, 1932-36), Major, RJV.
381
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Rackstraw, G. E. (Day Boy, 1925-32), R.A.F. Ranford, J. G. (Day Boy, 1935-39), Sub-Lieut., R.N. Rathbone, L. (Hostel, 1932-36), Capt., Ravenhill, J. R. (Castle House, 1931-34), Sergt., R.A. Ravenhill, P. (Castle House, 1932-35), Major, R.E.M.E. Rendall, E. B. (Hostel, 1930-31), D.F.C., R.A.F. Reynolds, J. D. (School House, 1935-39), Capt., M.C., Commandos. Rice-Jones, E. (Castle House, 1917-22), O.C.T.U. Rice-Jones, H. (Castle House, 1933-38), R.A. Rice-Jones, H. N. (Castle House, 1933-35), Sergt., Int. Corps. Prisoner-of- War. Richards, A. J. N. (School House, 1929-34), Lieut., R.E. Richards, N. W. (School House, 1933-38), Lieut., Richardson, J. H. (Hostel, 1937-38), Lieut., Yorks. Hussars. Richardson, N. (School House, 1934-41), Lieut., R.A.S.C. Ridley, G. H. (Natland, 1925-30), R.A. Rieu, E. A (Hostel, 1922-27), Lt -Col , R.A.O.C. Roberts, A. (Day Boy, 1935-38), Ord.-Tel., R.N. Roberts, I. (Day Boy, 1934-36), R.A.F. (Ace. Dept.). Rogers, A. J. W. (Castle House, 1923-25), 2nd-Lieut., R.A. Rose, D. A. (Castle House, 1929-32), A./C. 2, R.A.F. Rowlands, R. E. (Hostel, 1934-43), O.S., R.N. Royle, D. C. (Castle House, 1924-32), Major, Indian Army. Royle, R. P. (Castle House, 1924-33), Capt., Royal Marines. Rumsey, M. W. (Natland, 1928-30), P./O..D.F.C., R.A.F. Sampson, C. R. (School House, 1937-42), A./C. 2, R.A.F. Sanders, R. J. (Day Boy, 1941-43), R.A.F. Sankey, E. W. (School House, 1933-36), Lieut., R.A. Severn, W. J. L. (Day Boy, 1922-28), R.A.M.C. Sewell, B. A. (Day Boy, 1922-28), R.A.F.V.R. Shedden, P. H. S. (School House, 1936-40), R.A.F. Shelton, D. L. (Castle House, 1935-40), Sergt.-Pilot, RAF"
Shephard, J. D. (Day Boy, 1935-41), O./Tel., R.N. Sheriff, D. (School House, 1933-36), P./O., R.A.F. Shovelton, P. L. W. (Hostel, 1935-39), Lieut., Simpson, S. G. (Day Boy, 1892-99), Col., O.B.E. (Mentioned in Despatches). Singeisen, W. E.-(Hostel, 1935-27), R.A.F. Sleath, L. E. (Day Boy, 1929-31), Lieut., R.A O C. Smith, D. W (Day Boy, 1933-39), F./O., R.A.F. Smith, G. (Day Boy, 1932-38), P.M. (E)., R.A.F. Smith, Rev. G. (Day Boy, 1926-30), C.F. Smith, J. (Day Boy, 1929-33), A./C. 1, R.A.F. Smith, K. P. (Castle House, 1909-16), Brigadier. Smith, R. (Day Boy, 1929-33), A./C. 1., R.A.F. Spencer, W. G. (Hostel, 1932-35), P./O., R.A.F. Spooner, A. R. (Day Boy, 1931-35), L.A./C., R.A.F. Stanley, V. E. M. C. (School House, 1915-22), Major, R. Corps of Signals. Prisoner-of-War. Stevens, P. J. (Day Boy, 1930-35), Capt., R.E. Stevens, R. W. (Day Boy. 1935-38), Lieut., R.N.V.R. Steward, F. A. (Day Boy, 1927-29), Pte., Worcs. Regt. Steward, J. (Day Boy, 1932-33), 3rd-Officer, Merchant Navy. Stretton, J. G. (Castle House, 1929-34), Driver. Prisoner-of- War. Strother, A. G. (Day Boy, 1930-36), Driver, R. Irish Fus. Styles, R. F. (Day Boy, 1933-39), L.A./C., R.A.F. Sully, G. N. B. (School House, 1917-25), R.A.S.C. Summers, R. E. (Day Boy, 1927-34), 2nd-Lieut., Glouc. Regt.
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Taylor, M. S. (Day Boy, 1918-27), Major, General Staff. Taylor, W. C. (School House, 1937-41), Lieut., N. Staffs. Regt. Thompson, C. G. L. (Hostel, 1928-32), Capt., Royal Garwhal Rifles. Thome, P. A. (School House, 1926-30), Capt., M.C., K.A.R. Torrens, G. B. (Castle House, 1929-32), Lt.-Comm., R.I.N. Townshend, D. M. (Day Boy, 1923-24), L.A./C., Balloon Barrage Corps. Townshend, P. M. (Day Boy, 1922-28), F./Lt., R.A.F. Trape, J. H. (School House, 1934-38), Corpl., E. Surrey Regt. Prisoner-of-War. Travis, A. W. (School House, 1939-41), R.A.F. Trow, F. G. (School House, 1935-39), Despatch Rider, R. Corps of Signals. Tull, R. E. (Castle House, 1923-26), 2nd-Lieut., R. Berks. Regt. Turner, J. C. (Day Boy, 1940-44), Gunner, R.A. Tweedie, G. I. F. (Castle House, 1907-11), WingComm., R.A.F. Verdier, B. S. (Castle House, 1923-26), F./O., R.A.F. Wagstaff, J. A. (Day Boy, 1927-32), F./Lt., R.A.F. Walker, E. J. (Day Boy, 1931-34), F./O., R.A.F. Reported Missing. Walker, F. H. (School House, 1933-36), Lieut., R.A. Walker, G. E. (Hostel, 1926-28), Major, R.E.M.E. ' Walker, T. P. (Day Boy, 1931-36), Lieut., R.A.S.C. Walliker, D. J. (School House, 1933-36), Squad.-Leader, R.A.F. Warren, J. L. (Day Boy, 1928-35), W.O.IL, Army Educ. Corps. Waterhouse, J. E. J. A. (Day Boy, 1934-38), P./O., D.F.M., R.A.F. Waterhouse, R. B. W. (School House, 1934-37), Merchant Navy. Watkins, B. S. (School House, 1910-17), Colonel, G.H.Q. India. Watkins, F. W. S. (School House, 1907-15), Major, O.B.E., Own Scinde Horse. Prisoner-oj-War. Watkins, S. R. (Castle House, 1935-41), A./C. 2, R.A.F. Watson, P. H. C. (School House, 1938-41), Sergt., R.A.F. Waylen, J. H. (Castle House, 1925-27), Capt., D.L.I. Weaver, J. L. (Day Boy, 1933-38), A./C., R.A.F. Webb, D. (Castle House, 1920-23), Major, R.E. Wells, J. (Day Boy, 1929-30), Sergt., D.F.M., R.A.F. Prisoner-of- War. Wells, M. J. (School House, 1937-43), A./C. 2, R.A.F. Wharmby, R. G. E. (School House, 1937-41), P./O., R.A.F.V.R. White, A. J. H. (School House, 1915-16), 2nd-Lieut., Wilts. Regt. White, P. N. (School House, 1917-19), Colonel, Gen. Staff. Wilding, C. R. (Castle House, 1943-44), Fleet Air Arm. Wilford, G. H. (Castle House, 1914-20), Major, M.C., K.O.Y.L.I., T.D., seconded to Sudan Defence Force. Wilford, J. E. R. (Castle House, 1914-19), Commander, R.D., R.N.R. (Mentioned in Despatches). Wilford, T. J. (Castle House, 1908-16), M.C., British S.A. Police. Wilkes, J. A. (School House, 1933-34), Capt., Desert Air Force. ^ Wilkes, P. D. (Day Boy, 1927-31), Major, R.E.
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Williams, C. W. (Hostel, 1940-42), Pte., R. Corps of Curtis, F. J. (Day Boy, 1932-37), Squad.-Leader, R.A.F. Signals. Haynes, P. (Day Boy, 1922-28), Group-Capt., R.A.F. Williams, H. G. (Castle House, 1930-35), Pte., Hants. R. Kemp, E. S. (Hostel, 1937-39), F./L., R.A.F. Williams, M. G. E. (School House, 1937-41), Sergt., Paterson, W. P. (Castle House, 1935-39), F./O., Royal R.A.F. Canadian Air Force. Wilson, A. J. (School House, 1937-41), Lieut., Gurkha Rumsey, M. W. (Natland, 1938-30), P./O., R.A.F. Rifles. Taylor, A. L. (Day Boy, 1931-33), Squad.-Leader, Wilson, A. M. M. (Day Boy, 1938-39), Pilot, Fleet Air R.A.F. (2 Bars). Arm. Wootten, E. W. (Day Boy, 1933-36), Wing-Commander, Wilson, J. V. T. (School House, 1938-42), Lieut., R.T.R. R.A.F. (Bar). Wood, H. W. (Day Boy, 1931-34), Pte., Welsh Guards. Wood, R. H. N. (Hostel, 1919-27), Bombay Grenadiers. DISTINGUISHED FLYING MEDAL. Woodhouse, P. H. B. (School House, 1918-26), Staff 'Boddington, M. C. B. (School House, 1929-32), Squad.Major, D.A.A. and Q.M.G. Leader, R.A.F. Woodrow, W. O. H. (Day Boy, 1920-27), Batt. Sergt. Waterhouse, J. E. J. A. (Day Boy, 1934-38), P./O., Major, R.A. R.A.F. Woodward, K. W. W. (Day Boy, 1906-07), Sergt., Wells, J. (Day Boy, 1929-30), Sergt., R.A.F. S. African R.A.S.C. Wootten, E. W. (Day Boy, 1933-36), Wing-Comm., D.F.C. and Bar, R.A.F. MEMBER OF THE ORDER OF THE Workman, J. R. (Day Boy, 1935-40), 2nd-Lieut., R.A. BRITISH EMPIRE. Wyatt, G. C. (Day Boy, 1927-30), R.A.F. Bolland, A. D. (School House, 1930-37), Major, Wyatt, J. S. (School House, 1937-39), R.A.F. D.A.Q.M.G. Wynne-Woolley, J. (Natland, 1929-31), Lieut., Welch R. Brown, C. H. (Day Boy, 1915-24), Major, R.A.S.C. Yarnold, A. S. (Day Boy, 1929-36), Sergt., R.E. Trans- Walker, G. E. (Hostel, 1926-28), Yarnold, F. H. (Day Boy, 1923-30), Major, Indian Army. port. Prisoner-of-War. Yarnold, F. H. (Day Boy, 1923-30), Major, M.B.E., Indian Army. MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES. Yeomans, C. H. (Castle House, 1927-29), Sub-Lieut., Bolland, A. D. (School House, 1930-37), Major, R.N. D.A.Q.M.G. Bryer, R. J. W. (Day Boy, 1926-33), Capt., Intell. Corps. Bryer, W. N. (Day Boy, 1930-37), Bombardier, R.A. Chignell, Rev. W. R. (Day Boy, 19 - ), C.F. WAR DECORATIONS. Cox, Rev. W. F. (Day Boy, 1923-31), C.F. We take pride in bringing together for the first time Davies, M. B. (School House, 1934-37), a complete list, so far as our information goes, of those Flay, J. C. (Day Boy, 1919-24), Lt.-Col., R.A. O.V.s who have been honoured during the late war by Graves-Morris, P. H. (School House, 1920-25), Lt.-Col., decorations or honourable mention. Again, we should Wore. Regt. be grateful for corrections and additions to the list : Harrison, A. R. (Day Boy, 1920-22), Lt.-Col., Wore. R. Knight, E. W. (Day Boy, 1924-27), Sergt., R.A.S.C. DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER. Taylor, A. L. (Day Boy, 1931-33), Squad.-Leader, R.A.F. Beauchamp, H. K. P. (Hostel, 1930-33), Wing-ComWalker, G. E. (Hostel, 1926-28), Lt.-Col., R.E.M.E. mander, R.A.F. Embling, J. R. A. (Hostel, 1926-31), Group-Captain, Wilford, J. E. R. (Castle House, 1914-19), Comm., R.N.R. R.A.F. Fairgrieve, A. (School House, 1934-38), Capt., Gurkha Rifles. Graves-Morris, P. H. (School House, 1920-25), Lt.-Col., O.V. NEWS. Wore. Regt. ), whose name was Matthews, A. K. (School House, 1910-15), Col., R.A. A. J. Dash ( accidentally printed as " Dark " in a recent Vigornian, has retired from the Indian Civil Service and has been DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS. since 1942 Chairman of the Bengal Public Service Fyson, R. H. (School House, 1931-34), Lieut., R.N. Commission, an office which is tenable for five years. Hallett, A. R. (School House, 1927-30), Lieut., R.N. MILITARY CROSS. Pepper, A. E. (Day Boy, 1932-37), Lieut., R.E. Thorne, P. A. (School House, 1926-30), Capt., K.A.R. DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS. Beauchamp, H. K. P. (Hostel, 1930-33), Wing-Commander, R.A.F. Boddington, M. C. B. (School House, 1929-32), Squad.Leader, R.A.F. BTyer, C. F. (Day Boy, 1933-39), F./O., R.A.F.
Licut.-Col. J. C. Flay, T.D. (Day Boy, 1920-24), who was Mentioned in Despatches after the Dunkirk retreat in 1940 and again for his services on the Anzio Beach-head, and commanded the 67th Regiment in North Africa, has returned to Worcester, and has been elected on to the City Council. He is also Chairmanelect of the Worcester City Conservative Association.
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The Rev. W. F. Cox (Day Boy, 1923-31), who was Curate of Cradley from 1936 to 1939, has been Mentioned in Despatches for his services as Chaplain during the Burma campaign, in which he served with the 25th Dragoons, R.A.C. He is at present in India, but expects to return home shortly to take up work in the parish of Claines.
Lieut.-Col. A. T. B. Littlebury, R.A.S.C. (School House, 1908-16) has returned from Greece where he has been acting adviser in a military capacity to U.N.R.R.A.
Col. I. F. W. Scholfield ( , 1912-22) holds an important post as Government Political Adviser in Athens. Capt. the Rev. W. R. Chignell (Day Boy, 1923-25) was a Chaplain with the Glider Pilot Regiment, dropped over Arnhem in September, 1944, and was Mentioned in Despatches for his devoted service during the period when they were cut off.
Lieut. R. H. Fyson, R.N. (School House, 1931-34) has been awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for bravery and good leadership in the reconnoissance of Lake Comacchio before the landing of the 8th Army in Italy. The death is presumed of his brother, Squadron-Leader E. C. Fyson, R.A.F., who was reported missing from a night mission on 4/5th February, 1944, when he was piloting a bomber.
J. E. Sebright, A.R.I.B.A. (Day Boy, 19 - ) has been engaged on government work in the North of England and Midlands during the war, but has now returned to his private practice at Droitwich, and has been appointed Planning Assistant to the Bromsgrove U.D.C. The birth of his second son is recorded elsewhere. A. P. Bolland (School House, 1886-96), after serving during the war at the Ministry of Supply, has been appointed Assistant Secretary at the Headquarters of the Missions to Seamen, 4 Buckingham Palace Gardens, S.W.I. Capt. E. C. Luscombe (Natland and Hostel, 1927-36) has returned from internment in Hong Kong. After twelve months' leave in England he intends to return to his duties with the Military Police in Hong Kong.
C. A. Myers, (Creighton House, 19 - ), has gained L.T.C.L., the organ teacher's diploma.
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CAMBRIDGE LETTER. To the Editors of " The Vigornian." Sirs, It is with considerable inward misgiving that we approach the task of a Cambridge letter. It is so long since such a thing has appeared in " The Vigornian " that we unfortunately have no example upon which to model our own poor effort. At present there are only three O.V.s in this University —that is, to our certain knowledge. There is one old-stager—C. Vivante (Trinity). He is a recent discovery of ours, whose existence was only discovered by chance. Even when we were certain of this it took some time to run him to earth because he seems only rarely to inhabit his rooms. We have been able to gather—as a result of a snatched minute or so— that he is in his third year and delving deep into physics. Next we have an exceedingly fresh and lively specimen of that not uncommon creature—the freshman, in B. S. Clarke (Selwyn). This place, Selwyn, is we believe— at least, we have credible reports—situated somewhere in the wild western regions of Cambridge. Clarke is said to read English in the intervals between rugger and other sporting activities such as conducting foraging expeditions into the town. Lastly there is R. A. Irving (Trinity), a freshman lost in awed amazement at the exploits of truly legendary figures who keep their supervisors and directors of studies under proper control and manage to limit themselves to an average of seven lectures a week. But one reaches that stage only by continual practice and after many years. I hope that you will find room for this somewhat tedious letter if we have not left the matter too late and The Vigornian has not gone to print. We remain, Sir, your most obedient Servants, CANTAB.
BIRTH. SEABRIGHT.—On November 17th, 1945, at the Birmingham Maternity Hospital, to Gertrude (nee Bracking) wife of J. E. Seabright, A.R.I.B.A., a son.
MARRIAGES. EMBLING—GAYDON. At Christ Church, Down Street, W.I., on October 15th, 1945, Group-Captain J. R. A. Embling, D.S.O. (Hostel, 1926-31) to Esme Nina, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Gaydon, of Hornsea House, Hornsea, E. Yorks. BEARD—JONES. On August 28th, 1945, at Crown East Parish Church, by Rev. T. C. P. Gould, Walter Kenneth, second son of Mrs. W. J. Beard and the late Mr. W. J. Beard, of Teme House, Lower Wick, Worcester, to Mary Margaret, elder daughter of Mrs. J. J. Jones and the late Mr. J. J. Jones, of Oaklands, Broadheath, Worcester.
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HINDS—BAKER. On August 16th, 1945, at the Church of St. Mary and St. Ambrose, Edgbaston, Birmingham, the Rev. H. W. Hinds, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hinds, Swan Pool Gardens, to Doreen Ann Baker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Baker, Comer Gardens, Worcester. CARLESS—POPHAM. On June 30th, 1945, at Christchurch Congregational Church, Leatherhead, Surrey, Roy Carless, L.D.S. (Day Boy, 1917-19), to Mary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Popham, of West Wickham, Kent.
J.T.C. This term has been the first and, we are sorry to say, the last in which Captain Blomfield has commanded the contingent. The term has been devoted to covering a set syllabus, specially drawn up by the Commanding Officer, to ensure the general efficiency of the Unit. We welcome many new recruits, who are making good progress under Sergt. Kreitner, and Lieut. Sheppard, who has already benefited the Contingent greatly by his experience and anthusiasm. Field Day this term was held on the ground, owned by two farmers, near Kempsey. The whole Contingent marched out, arriving at about 11.30. The remainder of the morning was devoted to elementary tactics and fieldcraft. In the afternoon a scheme was organised in which No. 1 Platoon defended a water plant against an attack carried out by the rest of the Contingent. Owing to difficult ground the result was a bit disorganised, but a lot was learnt and a good time was had by all. Certificate ' A ' Exams, this term, took place on Saturday, December 8th. The number of entries was small this term owing to the fact that more attention had to be paid to maintaining efficiency than to studying for the exam. The following Cadets passed Part I, Cert. ' A.' :— Cadet Hall, J. Cadet Taylor-Milton Barker Walls Hargrave Yarrenton Gill, J. M. Bodin Griffin Dowty Prestage, P. Carroll Pugh Bradley Rayson Rose The following Cadets passed Part II, Cert. ' A ' :— Cadet Bulman Cadet Bough Promotions :—
Sgt.. Wilkes to be C.S.M. Cpl. Hughes to be Sergeant. ,, Davies to be Sergeant. ,, Payne to be Sergeant. ,, Colegate to be Sergeant. L/C. Griffiths to be Corporal. „ Preston to be Corporal. „ Townsend to be Corporal. ,, Underwood to be Corporal. ,, Janes to be Corporal. ,, Henshaw to be Corporal. ,, Birkbeck to be Corporal. ,, Mocatta to be Corporal. ,, Cutler to be Corporal.
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Cdt. Prestage to be L./C. Cook to be L./C. Lindner to be L./C. Wootten to be L./C. Barter to be L./C. Lawson to be L./C. Phillips, L. A. to be L./C. Stevens to be L./C. L./C. Kreitner to be Sergeant.
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A.T.C. The chief attraction this term was Field Day, on the 2nd of November, when we cycled to Pershore Aerodrome for flying. Owing to the ground fog and drizzle flying was cancelled. The substituted programme consisted of lectures; we started with a lecture on the Link trainer, after which we all had a " flight." After lunch we were shown over, and instructed in the uses of, the control tower. A lecture on the Browning machinegun followed, finishing up with a tour of the hangars, looking over some aircraft under repair. After tea we left, arriving in Worcester at six o'clock, in the dusk. Owing to the fact that many of the flight left at the end of last term, we are now very small in numbers. Because of this we have to parade with the J.T.C. for marching on Mondays, but we have our own A.T.C. parades on Saturdays. Next term we hope to have several recruits to swell our numbers. We were sorry to lose Corporal Sellicks who was called up for the R.A.F. at the beginning of this term. We all wish him luck. A.T. RED CROSS SOCIETY. The great event of this term was the Red Cross Parade in October, which our Section proudly attended. The Princess Royal took the salute at the march past after the presenting of Worcester's new Red Cross Colours in the Cathedral. We were very sorry to lose two of our oldest members, Harris and Darlington, last term, but have fortunately gained a recruit this term. On Field Day this term we spent the day with the J.T.C. near Kempsey, bandaging up the " wounded." R.A.C./J.A.B.
CRICKET. SCHOOL v. MAGDALEN COLLEGE SCHOOL, OXFORD. Lost by 6 wickets and 30 runs. The match was played at Oxford on a nicely dried wicket. Against an accurate and sustained attack the School, which batted first, put up little resistance, only four runs being on the board at the fall of the first wicket. Some bright hitting by Hawkins and Redway temporarily revived the situation, although when this partnership was broken the inevitable collapse of the School's batting took place; the final score being 78 runs for 9 wickets. For Magdalen School, Sharpe, who took 8 wickets for 17 runs, was particularly deadly with his bowling.
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Magdalen opened their innings in a very confident fashion and against steady batting the School's bowling proved ineffectual. The score mounted slowly but surely and 108 runs were on the board when Magdalen declared, only 3 wickets having fallen. SCHOOL v. THE OLD VIGORNIANS. Lost by 6 wickets and 63 runs. The O.V.s batted first, and by forceful hitting quickly took their score to 144 at which total they were able to declare. Darlington and Hawkins both bowled well to take 2 wickets each for 25 and 16 runs respectively. The School then batted and, despite a brief but profitable partnership by Darlington and Winter, were unable to make the required score. The last wicket fell for a total of 81 runs. In this match Policy's bowling was particularly tricky, having taken 6 wickets for 29 runs. G.W.T.B. RUGGER. 1ST
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We welcome to the School this term a new rugger coach, Mr. Lynn, %vho throughout the season has shown a great deal of interest and taken much trouble with the team. The match results this season have not been good. This may be due to the poor heeling capacity of the School pack who have not really had control over the ball in the tight or the loose scrums. Though able to take the ball with them with some success, when they are told to heel, the ball has rarely come back within a reasonable time. When eventually the ball has come out, our backs have been smothered as the opposing centre three-quarters have had plenty of time to move up. Thus, our own backs have had very little match experience with the ball and despite changes in the line a real understanding has never been forthcoming. About the middle of the term it looked as if rugger might have to be suspended for some while, as the river was flooding. The floods reached the fields adjacent to ours and we were lucky to escape with one large puddle on the pitch. However, only one fixture had to be altered on account of this and then we played away instead of at home. On November 24th, when we were due to play Bloxham School, the match being cancelled because of illness at Bloxham, the 1st XV and the 2nd XV went to Gloucester to see the Club match between Gloucester and Newport. It was a good game and the lessons learnt from this display were valuable. To most of those who went it was a new experience but, from the criticisms that were made, it will not be the last, as everybody, without exception, enjoyed it We owe our thanks to the Headmaster who has coached and refereed us, also to the Worcester R.F.C. who have sent referees when requested. We also wish to thank Capt. Blomfield and Mr. Foxon who have helped in the organisation of the rugger by taking junior games. * * * 2ND
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Grammar School. They are a very young side and most of their opponents have been a great deal older than they, however, they have made up for this by hard play. COLTS XV. The Colts XV has been a very inexperienced side, lacking a great deal of much wanted practice. They have showed a great deal of keenness but have not been rewarded with a win. IST XV CHARACTERS. A. M. DE STROUMILLO. Though new to the game he has filled, satisfactorily, the position of full-back. He is sound in defence, but his kicking is weak at present. J. F. W. TOWNSEND. Has improved his defence and is now a determined runner, dangerous in attack. G. W. LINDNER. He is a useful member of the three-quarter line, but his defence is not sound enough. P. D. REDWAY. Has developed into a determined runner, dangerous in attack and sound in defence. His passes are at times wild. G. W. T. BISHOP. A versatile player, has been an asset to the scrum and though not fast enough for the three-quarter line, he has given it stability on occasions. C. L. DAVIES. Has been very useful on the wing, being a match winner when " fed " with the ball. His reluctance to part with the ball makes him unsuitable as a fly-half, a position he has filled on occasions. J. P. McGiLL. Has developed into an excellent scrum-half; quick to grasp an opportunity, he is dangerous in attack, and his defence is reliable. We trust he will recover from his knee injury which deprived us of his services for the last two matches. M. H. PRESTAGE. A very good forward whose control of the ball makes him useful in the loose. D. J. COOK. A useful forward who has been an asset both in scrum and line-out. P. W. N. JANES. A sound hooker who works well in the loose. His kicking has been very reliable. R. J. LITTLE (Captain). An untiring worker who combines speed and weight with a good tackle. He has led his team well and has always been an inspiration to the rest of the XV. G. L. S. RANKIN. A capable scrum-half with good rugger-sense, but rather slow for this position. His defence has always been reliable. R. C. BROWN. A useful forward who does good work in the loose. T. G. G. GRIFFITHS. A keen wing-forward but he is constantly playing off-side owing to over eagerness. M. J. CUTLER. Has developed into a useful forward, being an asset in the line-out.
SCHOOL MATCHES. SCHOOL v. HEREFORD CATHEDRAL SCHOOL. Lost 12-3. Played at home. The first match of the season was played on rather a dull day but with a dry ball. At the beginning of the game the School was pressed hard and it was only hard tackling that saved our line from being crossed. However, this did not last long as the opposing stand-off half scored a clever drop goal. The team then rallied and
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after a pass from the scrum, C. L. Davies managed to break through and score between the posts. The kick failed. Hereford scored one more try before half-time; they also had most of the play in the second half, but owing to steady tackling by the backs our opponents only crossed our line once more. This try was converted. SCHOOL v. ST. EDWARD'S SCHOOL, OXFORD. Lost 36-3. Played at home. We had another dull day for this match but the ground was hard and the ball again dry. Our opponents were a vastly superior team and we were forced to play a defensive game the whole time. In the first half we managed to hold our opponents' attack quite successfully; the score at half-time being 14-3, Janes having kicked a difficult penalty goal from outside our opponent's ' 25.' In the later stages of the game, however, the defence went to pieces and tries against us were numerous. The main reason for the success of these attacks lay in the fact that the St. Edward's backs were well supported by their forwards; thus, there was always a man left over at the end of the line. SCHOOL v. SOLIHULL GRAMMAR SCHOOL. Won 16-6. Played away. We were unable to play this match at home owing to the state of our ground which was very nearly under water. In this match we tried out a new three-quarter line which had a definite success. The forwards gave the backs plenty of chances and we attacked nearly the whole game. Solihull opened the scoring with an unconverted try, but soon we equalised and were leading at half-time. In the second half Solihull scored one more try but we managed to make the score 16 by the end of the game. Scorers :—R. L. Davies, 3 (tries); Redway 1; Janes converted two. SCHOOL v. K.E.S. BIRMINGHAM. Lost 25-0. Played away. Fielding the same team as the previous Wednesday we suffered another defeat. It was not that we were an inferior team in the general sense, but that the opposing three-quarter line had an easy time of it, since the defence in our centre was exceedingly weak. The forwards were hustled for the most part of the game, their heeling being exceedingly poor. From our point of view this was a very unsuccessful match, the play in all sections of the team being far below the usual standard. SCHOOL v. MAGDALEN COLLEGE SCHOOL, OXFORD. Lost 38-0. Played away. This was a repetition of the former Saturday. Magdalen College School had the best of the play, except for a few unfinished forward rushes, for the whole game. Again and again their backs broke through our centre and scores were frequent. This was another disappointing display. SCHOOL v. WORCESTER R.F.C. Lost 23-0. Played at home. In this game the School pack was at a great disadvantage since they were well outweighted, and it is due to this that our opponent's success is to be attributed, as they gained possession of the ball from nearly all the tight and loose scrums, their three-quarters combining well and playing a good attacking game.
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Owing to injuries it was necessary to return to our former back line and the defensive game played by this line showed a marked improvement. Although playing a losing game the School put up a hard fight and on the few occasions when our forwards managed to gain possession of the ball our backs showed that they had not lost their attacking ability. A sound game enjoyed by all. SCHOO.L v W.R.G.S. Lost 10-0. Played away. This was a hard-fought fight, there being very little between the sides. During the first half our forwards gave our backs as many chances as our opponents were able to give theirs, and both sides were very close to scoring several times but without success. The School was fielding the same side that played against Worcester R.F.C., and forwards and backs alike were playing as they had not done before in the season. In the second half, however, the forwards did not manage to keep up their heeling prowess, and these additional chances given to the opposing backs began to tell, and one of the opposing centre three-quarters was able to cross our line twice. Both these tries were converted. The team continued to fight hard but without success. This was another enjoyable game. Our full-back, de Stroumillo, deserves mention as he saved many situations by his safe handling, coolness and sure touch finding.
SCHOOL v. DEAN CLOSE SCHOOL. Drawn 3-3. Played away. A good match with both lines uncrossed, the scores being due to penalty goals. The game started with the School attacking; this they did for some time, until Janes kicked a difficult goal from outside the opposing ' 25.' After this we kept up the attack and at halftime there was no further score. During the first half we definitely had the better of the play. After halftime we managed to keep up the attack and several times we nearly scored, until we were played down into our own half from which we never really managed to escape. Shortly afterwards our opponents kicked an easy penalty goal and during the last ten minutes of the game we were pinned to our own line although it was never crossed. It was due mainly to the slow heeling of our forwards that our backs were unsuccessful in scoring, for our three-quarters were faster on the ball and on the move than our opponents, who often took their passes standing still; however, our forwards were out-played. HOUSE MATCHES. We have now returned to the knock-out competition system, as this system takes less time to complete. The draw and results so far are :— 1st Round. 2nd Round. Chappel ") ^Castle I Castle J }• Castle School J Hostel
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MUSIC SOCIETY. This term it was only possible to hold three gramophone recitals. At the first, C. A. Myers, O.V., presented a programme which included Chopin's Piano Concerto in F. minor, and Haydn's Oxford Symphony. Mr. Myers at this time suggested that one of the meetings be devoted to " requests " given by members of the Society, and this took place at the last meeting which proved to be a recital consisting mainly of works by Tchaikowsky. Among the records played were part of the Nutcracker Suite, and Swan Lake Ballet Music, the last three movements of Tchaikowsky's 5th Symphony, and part of Beethoven's Emperor Concerto. The other meeting included Beethoven's Sonata Pathetique, Schubert's Unfinished Symphony and Brahms' Symphony No. 2. Owing to the small number of these meetings, members of the Society went to three concerts at Malvern during the term, of which one was a Piano Recital by Moiseiwitsch. The other two were played by the City of Birmingham Orchestra and all three were enjoyed by those who went. Several members also very much enjoyed a Broadcast Concert in College Hall earlier in the term, given by the New London Symphony Orchestra with Kathleen Ferrier, contralto. Also a Concert in College Hall arranged by Dr. Westcott was attended on the 29th November, and those who went enjoyed it. Lastly it remains to thank Mrs. Kittermaster for the use of her drawing-room for the meetings. Unfortunately the radiogram is still not working properly, and can only be used successfully with steel needles, but it is hoped that a new one will be coming in the near future. G.W.L. ART CIRCLE. This term our numbers have increased to over fifty, thus making the Art Circle one of the largest societies in the School. An enthusiastic audience has regularly assembled in Mrs. Kittermaster's drawing-room, and among other things, has heard several lectures and papers. Our visitor this term was Mr. Leonard Pike, a well-known local artist, who gave a talk on the interesting subject of watercolour painting. We were to have had yet another visitor, Mr. Adams, but unfortunately he was unable to attend owing to illness. However, Mr. Natan very kindly stepped into the breach, and, at short notice, gave an interesting talk on Russian art. Several members have given lectures on varied subjects, ranging from Sir Christopher Wren to mediaeval churches. At the society's final meeting of the term, each member gave a short talk on various aspects of art. The result was both interesting and amusing. Our expedition this term was to Birtsmoreton Court, where the owner, Mr. Bradley-Birt, so kindly welcomed us and conveyed us back to mediaeval times as he showed us round that most interesting, historical building. Our thanks go out to the Headmaster and Mrs. Kittermaster for allowing us the use of their drawingroom in which to hold our meetings. J.P.M.
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DEBATING SOCIETY. This term saw the revival of the Debating Society which had lain dormant for the last two years. Mr. H. A. Natan was responsible for its revival, and ably undertook the duties of President of the Society. A Committee was formed early in the term, and R. J. Little was elected Chairman. Three debates have been held, two of which were conducted against outside schools. One was against the Worcester Grammar School for Girls, and the other against Prince Henry's Grammar School, Evesham. The following is a list of the term's debates :— Saturday, October 13th.—Motion : " Radio interferes with general education." Proposer: R. J. Little. Seconder: P. R. Colegate. Opposer : J. C. Rose. Seconder : N. Lawson.—Defeated. Saturday, November 3rd v. Worcester Grammar School for Girls. Motion : " Higher education of women is asking for trouble." Proposer : R. A. Williams. Seconder: L. A. Phillips. Opposer: P. Evans. Seconder : M. Lock.—Defeated. Friday, November 30th. v. Prince Henry's Grammar School, Evesham. Motion : " Authority should provide what is good for the people rather than what they want." Proposer : R. J. Little. Seconder: A. K. Mannion. Opposer: Mr. Jones. Seconder: Mr. Barker.—Carried. The Debasing Society now contains a total of 48 members, and continues to flourish. R.J.R.
PLAY READING SOCIETY. This term the numbers of the society have risen considerably, and though the term has been rather short we have been able to read three plays : " Henry V " by Shakespeare, " The Rivals" by Sheridan and " The Importance of Being Ernest " by Oscar Wilde. Owing to the numbers of the society the parts were split up so that everyove had a turn at reading. At the end of term several small sketches are being performed in College Hall by some of the better actors and readers in the society, with the help of members of the staff. On behalf of the society I should like to thank the Headmaster for very kindly letting us use his drawingroom to hold our meetings in. M.H.P. DANCING CLUB. The Dancing Club has continued to flourish this term and its membership now stands at its highest level since it was inaugurated. A new system of instruction has been tried with much success; there are now two classes, one for beginners and one for the more advanced pupils. The instruction itself has been in the new and very capable hands of Miss Glazzard, and here we should like to record our very sincere thanks and appreciation to Miss Campbell, who so kindly undertook to superintend the dancing during the difficult war-time period. To round off the term's dancing there is the School Dance on December 15th which we are sure everyone will enjoy. We should like to thank both Mrs. Bentley
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and Miss Campbell for all the trouble they have taken in organizing this and we are sure their efforts will be appreciated. G.W.T.B. B.J.S. FIFTY YEARS AGO. From the Vigornian of December, 1895. " The long-talked-of O.V. Club is at last an accomplished fact ! " [Formed on October 7th, 1895, it was, on its foundation, composed of one hundred and twenty members, some of whom left the School as early as a century ago]. THE CATHEDRAL. Walking down the Cloistered path 'Tween walls built years ago, Stepping softly on the flags, To Miserrimus I did go. Through the aged iron-bound gate To the splendour of the Nave, The towering West in a blaze Of red and gold—radiancy, Delighting the eyes so tired Of other poor travellers Searching to seek the heart of God. Treading softly down the Aisle, Gazing with awe on solid pillars Of early English work and craft, On shafts of light which fell, Among empty and deserted pews, And on majestic walls, And the slender lancet lights, Lifted stone by stone By some poor monk or boy In worship to our King. Not in vain did they labour, For as I moved slowly Through the Chancel and the Choir, Filled with angelic hymns Heavenly praises sung to God, Stepping, ever soft, fearful Of waking those peaceful souls At rest in Paradise, blest. I kneeling before the Altar Began to think of Him Who made this all peace and bliss— Heaven in a Haven Of eternal rest and prayer. Martin Prestage. Oct., 1945.
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" The Latest Soliloquy." SCHOOL HOUSE DORMITORY, 7.45 A.M. To wash or not to wash, that is the question,— Whether it is easier in the morn to suffer The skin being harassed by outrageous dirt, Or to turn soap into a sea of bubbles, And by a washing end it ? To wash,—to sleep : Just one more doze or forty winks may mean A dirty face and a thousand ugly looks Of the flesh and hair too—'tis a consolation Devoutly to be washed
ODE TO SEVERN. O River, gliding in slow majesty Since ages past, along each bank and quay That still is watered by thy drops, O flow, Flow onwards still, singing thy rushing song. Severn, canst thou, innate, recall the throng Of years which thou hast seen ? Have friend and foe Left any mark or thought, Severn, with thee ? What hast thou seen, from Wales unto the sea ? Tell us, O river, of thy life so long; Who hath thee sailed, and who on thee did row ? What calms did make thee smooth, what winds did blow In bygone years thy glassy face along ?
The villages, the fields, the cities stand, As they have stood for years, beside thy banks. Thou, mightiest river of a mighty land, Truly deserv'st that mighty country's thanks.
O River of Cathedrals ! Gloucester old And glorious Worcester are within thy fold; Thou seest Tewkesbury's ancient Abbey, then Come cities, fields, and villages, and men.
Thou knowest well the course that thou hast run. And, when we think, what do we know of thee ? Or need to know, when, peacefully, we see Thy gliding waters glitt'ring in the sun ? Frederick Lorenz.
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RE-UNION.
At a recent meeting of the O.V. Club Committee, it was proposed to hold the first peace-time Old Vigornian Re-union on Saturday, 13th July, when there will be the usual Cricket Match and Tea on the Cricket Ground, followed by a General Meeting, and the Old Vigornian Dinner in College Hall in the evening. All Old Vigornians will Jbe notified of particulars early in the Summer.
KING'S SCHOOL FOURTH CENTENARY and WAR MEMORIAL FUND. The following donations have been received since the last issue of the Vigornian, and are gratefully acknowledged :— Already acknowledged ... ... ... J. Lionel Wood Lt.-Col. A . T . B . Littlebury *M. F. Spier * W . E . Lycett C . Taylor L. M . Bailey D . J . Harris C. Glutton P . H . S . Shedden *Mrs. M . Thorne *Lt.-Col. W . Sykes * G . C . Clark *Mrs. Hall (A. O. Hall, in memory of David Hall) Rt. Rev. P. N. W. Strong R . E . Thomas W. O . H . Woodrow *Mrs. G . A . Preston
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