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CO N TEN TS Foreword School Officials Queens’ College Prize List Avete News of our Bovs Past and Present University of London General Certificate Oxford and Cambridge Exams On the Sino-Soviet Dispute North West Passage House Reports — Percivial Raleigh Austin D* Urban Pilgrim Weston Moulder Woolley Cunningham Nobbs Rational Mumblers A Political Meeting Literary and Debating Society Junior Debating Society Queen’s College Historical Society Photographic Society Dramatic Society Art Society Science Society Co-operative Thrift Society Beekeeping Society Musical Society Islamic Society Christian Fellowship Meccano Club Tour Club Radio Club Le Cercle Francais Rotary Boys Camp Cadets Scouts Poet’s Corner Sportsman of the year Football Cricket Report Table Tennis Report Athletics Report Hockey Report On Dit

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FOREW ORD When I returned to British Guiana in 1951, the then Principal asked whether I would be willing to supervise the production of the School Magazine. It was in fact a pleasure for me to give my consent and since that time I have been connected with the School Magazine except for the occasions when I may have been on Leave and during the time I acted as Deputy Headmaster (viz. 1963).

Now the Editor has asked me to write a foreword for the Magazine. Seeing that I have had the closest connection with this production, it is indeed a greater pleasure for me to do so. Let me therefore at once wish this issue the greatest success - may it not only be a record of the activities of the School during the academic year 1963-64, but also a journal of some literary merit and entertainment.

The past year had its full share of anxieties and troubles. This was a year of stress, strain and c< strangulation ” The upheaval in the community made itself felt at Queen’s, but, we the Staff and Boys carried on as if all was normal. There were changes in several aspects of School life. The whispers of “ laudatores temporis acti ” will not dampen our spirit. Queen’s shall move on to higher spheres - this is the age of " space ’ - and we shall not be daunted by unfounded criticisms.

Discipline and self-restraint shall be the basis of our work here, and contempt of mediocrity and cant our motto. Let us ( both Staff and Boys) resolve that Queen’s College shall strengthen the traits which have proved successful in the past and that those characteristics embodied in change for the better, shall be nurtured. “ i libelle pede fausto ”

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Sitting (/ to r.) Miss A . Akai, Miss L. Dolphin, Mr. Lail, Mr. 7hap, Mr. Delph, M r. Hetram (Headmaster), Mr. N. A. Robinson, Afr. Barker (Dep. Headmaster) Mr. Smith, Mr. London, Mr. Moore, Afr. Chumilall, Afr. Thomphton, Mrs. Persaud, Mr. Chang-Sang, Mr. Morgan.

Standing (/ to r.) Af^r*? Burrowes, Jonast Isaacs, Chimapen, A7'. /T. Robinson; Trotz, Benjamin, Drayton, Yearwood9 Lowe, Er otherson y Jackson, Taylor, Eyre.

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School Officials THE

STAFF

Headmaster

Mr. D. Hetram, M.A., B.C.L., Dip. Ed. ( Durham ), LL.B. ( L ond.)

Deputy Headmaster

Mr. C. E. Barker, E.D., B.Sc. (Lond.)

Senior Masters (ag.)

Messrs Chunilall, B,A. (Lond.), A.I.S. C.

P. Yhap, M.A. (Oxon.) Dip. Ed. (Oxon.)

E. W. London, B.A. (Lond.)

Masters Mr. C. I. Drayton

Messrs M. deV. Delph, M.A. (Edin.)

B. A. (Lond.), P.G.C.E. (Lond)

Miss L. DeW. Dolphin, M.B.E., G.R.S.M. (Lond.)

W. McDonald, B.A. (Lond.)

Dip. Ed. (Lond.)

Messrs. B. A. Eyre, B.A. ( Lond.)

E. A. Wason

E. R. Burrowes, M.B.E.

C. W. Yearwood, B.A. (Lond.)

Dip. Ed. (Lond)

R. J. Moore, B.A. (Cantab.)

B A. (Lond.) Dip. Ed. (Lond ) M. T. Lowe, B.Sc (Hull), P.G.C.E. (Bristol) R. E. Jackson, B A. (Lond) P.G.C.E. (Leics.)

A. R. Morgan, B.A. (Lond) S. R. Insanally, B.A. (Lond.) \

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M. Issacs, B.A. (Lond.)

N. A. Robinson, B.A. (Lond.)

A. R. Smith, B.A. (Lond.)

C. I. Troz. B.A. (Cantab) Cert. Ed. (Cantab )

C. O. Perry, B.Sc. (Howard)

S M. D. Tnsanally, B A. (Lond) Dip. Ed (Lond) B.A. (Cantab)

N K. Robinson, B.A. (Lond.)

R. M. Lall. M.Sc. (Puntab) Miss A. Akai. B.A. (Lond) P.G.C.E. (Bristol

G A. Chang-Sang, B.Sc (Lond) Mrs. G. L. Persaud, B.A. (Belfast) Dip. Ed (Reading) Messrs. J. L. A. Brotherson, B.Sc. (Econ.) (Lond.)

C. V. O. Benjamin. B.A. (Lond.)

Acting Masters Messrs C. A. Yansen R. M. Jonas B. S. Chinapen

L. R. Taylor, B.Sc. (New Brunswick) G. P. Thompson, B.Sc. (Manchester)

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Queen’s College Prize List 1964 Form

1st Prize

2nd Prize

3rd Prize

U6C U6Ma U6M(b)

Ying, C. A. Rai. M.A.R, Denbow, C. E.

Ayres, D,E.L. Wilson, L,A. Yong-Set, W. E,

IVledas, R. D. Hinds, J C. Mohamdee, M . 0 .

L6C L6M(a) L6M b)

Fraser, P. D. Wong. C, H. Sue, J,

Robinson, J. L, Gelot, E. C. Cheeks, R. E,

Douglas, H. A. L. Beharrysingh, R. Sankies, M. A.

5Ra. 5Rb. 5C 5Gen. 5Mod,

Akai, T. J. Johnson, A, A, Layne, D. E. Harris, F. C. Low, E. A.

Sawh, M. Ramphal, R. Persaud, L. Arthur, R. B, Hack, M. U.

Spar man, D. Rohoman, K. Glasheen, G. R. Kong, G. A. Inasi, J. C,

4C 4Gen. 4Mod.

Benjamin, C. O. Luncheon, R. F. Gordon, K.M.

Sawh, N. S. S. Bernard, D,M.A. Khan, R.

Fletcher, R. A, L. Gobin, W. W. Sharma, H. P.

3C 3 Gen. 3Mod.

Nasir, S.A. Rohoman, F. Solomon, E. D,

Campbell, R.O. Abrahams, M. Kunar, R. R.

Bradshaw, R. O. Wilson, C. 0 . W. Anderson, S. P. R.

2A. 2B. 2C.

Rambihar, V.S. Rahim, S. K. LaRose, J. R.

Sue-Chu, M. Rahaman, M.N.A. Gajraj, J.

Sankat, K. Ally, L. A. Holder, H.M.A.

JA. IB, 1C.

Paraboo, D, N. Singh, R, Sue-Chu-Lam, P.

Cole, G. D. Bradshaw, C. E. Harewood, G. H,

Hugh, M, S. Kersten, D. J. Seepersaud, C. I.

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Allsopp Cup (House Debating)

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Rai, M. A. R. Holder , L. K. Westori House

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Inter-House Competition School Certificate Prize: 12 Subjects

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Azeez, E. B. LaRose J. R. Nobbs House Glasheen, G. R.

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AVETE 1st

Forms

Adams, A. D. Alexander, L. 3 Ali, M. J. Adonis, N A. Alonza, M. Anamunthodoo, G. Anderson, R. Bacchus, M. T. Barreto. M. Barry, W. A. Beckles, A. N. Beekie, G. C. I Bernard, G. I. D. Bishop, W. R, R. Boxhill, L. E. Bunbury, C. I. Callender, M. Carter, K. H. Chan, M. G. Chan-Choong, J . W. Cheong, S. R. Cheong, T. Choo-Kang, S. L. Coelho, D. D. Cumberbatch, S . E. De Freitas, De Freitas, Dick, G. Dolphin, J. Dookie, E. Edun, Etkins.

Etkins, Evans,

K. A. M. J. H. K.

B. A. P. B. G. D. G. B.

t. F.

Fanning, J. B. cr .

Fernandes, M. Fraser, R. F. Fung-Fook, R.

Ganet, P. C Grainger, A. Grant, T. L. Greene, H L. Godfrey, C. E. F. Hassan, F. M. Headley, J. C. Hing, F. A. Hoyte, D. J. Hoyte, D. A. Ishmael, N. A. Jack, R. J. Jagdeo, S. Jaipersaud, R. James, O. Jervis, S. D. Jones, K. L. Karimullah, M. A. Khan, I. K. M. Kumar, J. D.

Persaud, C. Persaud, D. Persaud, H. R. Persaud, J. K. Persaud, K. Persram, R. S. Phillips, E. M. Pieters, D. A. Prashad, D. Prashad, L. N. Prince, G. Rakumar, L. S. Ramascindo, G. Ramotar, P. Robeiro, J* Ruhoman, B. Salamalay, J. N. Sam, D. A. Shah, R. S. Shepherd, C. S. Shivnaraine, R. Shultz, R. Soodoo, G. J. Sue-A-Quan, J. D. Sukdeo, M. V. Sutherland, C. S.

Limerick, C. L. Luck, H . J. Tait, M. H. Ten-Pow, R* C. Thompson, C. Tiwari, S. N.

Mangal, M. J. Mann, L. A. Marshall, W. E. Mattai, C. C. M attai, K. R. Valz, O. MMattai, S. Mendonca, A. F. R. D. Wallbridge, W. R. Ming, A. Wharton, R. M-; Moore, D. E. White, H. S. Narain, G. Orford, P.

Yhap, R. A. Young-Fong-Kee, L. Yusuf, F. M-

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News of Our Boys Past and Present Our congratulations are extended to the following old boys of Q.C. — C. E. Denbow

Guiana Scholarship Demba Scholarship

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L, A. Wilson Dr. Jagan,

Mr. Burham, Prime Minister

( Leader of Opposition )

and all other Q.C* old boys who are members of the Legislative Assembly C. E. Barker

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Deputy Headmaster, Queeen’s College

S. M. D. Insanally

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B.A. Hons. (Cantab) and Bar Finals

P. A. Cummings — Puisne Judge

A. J. Seymour

Clive Thomas — Ph. D. (London) Lecturer in Econ. at U.W.I.

H. R. H. Brewster — M.A. Lecturer in Econ. at U.W.I.

H. A Khan

S. Dabydeen

— Lecturer (Politics) Leicester

K. M. G. Wishart—B.A. (Hons.) U.W.I.

R. B. Dyaljie

—B.Sc. (Agric.) U.W.I.

J. P. Croal

—B.Sc. (Hons) U.W.I.

A. R. Khan

—B.Sc (Econ.) U.W.I.

K. O. Barrow

—M.B., B.S., U.W.I. Gold Medallist 1964

G. O. Rohlehr —B.A. (Hons.) U .W J. Allen Lane English Essay Prize

W. Sewchand

— B.Sc. U.W.I.

N. P. Chan

W. A. Lee

— B.Sc. Sask

W. F. Younge —B.Sc. (Mech. Eng.) U.W.I.

— Asst. Lecturer (Classics) U.W.I.

— F.R.S.A.

—B.Sc. (Eng.) U.W.L

Mohamed Khan — M.B., B.S., U.W.I.

G. E. Woo-Ming—M.B., B.S., U.W.L

H. G. Rohlehr

— B.Sc. (Chem. Eng.) Birmingham

W. G. Green

—B.Sc. (Botany) Birmingham

W. Ho

—Scholarship to Israel

W. L. Lee

— M.B, B.S. U.W.L

( This list is incomplete.

Would Old Boys keep us informed, please}

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Applewaite, L. M. Hinds, J. C. Barran, W. L. Holder, N. L. Nath, N. (3 distinctions) Devonish, E. E. Drepaul, B. A. Persaud, B. Farley, A. B. Ragobeer, L. A. Granger, D. A. Wilson, L. A. Griffith, W. J. Jagarnauth, R. A. Kong, M. B. Mayers, E. L. Medas, R. D. 3 Subjects Montouth, C. L. Roberts, D. T, Ayres, D. E. Rupnarain, J. M. Bourne, G. B. Scantlebury, H. S, Caesar, J. T. Shivraj, H, Chin, V. j.

Denbow. C, E. (3 distcs.) Stuart, W. L. Thomas, R. H. P. Harris, E. N. Ishoof, A. Lee, F. R. McDonald, G. M. Mohamdee, M. O. i Subject Mohamed, N. Piggott, J. A. Adams, C. B, Rai. M. A. R. Adams, R. A. Ramnauth, C. Azeez, E. B, Rodrigues-N ascimento B. C. Bankay, R. C. Ray man, S. A. Barrington L. Sawh, C. Beharrysingh, R. Bryan, F. A. Sanford, S. E. A. Butchey, M. R. Scott M B. Byrne, K. S. Wills, K. A. Chang, I. L. Yhap, S. G. Changlee, S. M. Ying, C. A. Chin, J. L. Yong-Set, W. E.

I Subject Chung, D . A. Daniels, R, .E. A. Dolphin, H. E. Dow, J. D. Drepaul, C, C. Dyal, D. V. Dyanand, S. Gangaram, G. Gelot, E. C. Glasgow, H. H. Glasheen, G. R. Gordon, R. M. Kalli, A. A. J. Khan, F. A. Khan, Nazir Low-A-Chee, M. C, Low-A-Chee, R. M. McDoom, S, M. Morgan, C. B. L, Morrison, A. R. Narine, K. Nooten, G. A, Patterson, M. A. Peters, D. Rampersaud, R. Scott, E. L. Singh, C. P. Smith, J. O. Smith, T. A. Syed, H, M. Taharally, R. F. West, H. Wong, C. H. (1 disct)

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Oxford and Cambridge Examination Board General Certificate of Education Examination O R D IN A R Y

12 Subjects Glasheen, G. R. Ng-a-Fook, R.. A. Sue-Chu-Lam, J.

II Subjects Cheeks, R E. Jadeo, D. Johnson, A, A. Low-a-Chee. R. M. Mahaboob, A. B. Mohamdee, M, 0 .

10 Subjects David, C. A, Fox, A. E. Iioo, D. S. Mahesh, K. Narine, K. Sankat, V. S. C Seegobin, D. C. Smith, T. A, Viapree, R. O.

9 Subjects Akai, T. J. Dublin, K. G. N, Hack, M. U. Inasi, J- C. Lim, R. E. C. M, Low, E. A. McAndrew, N. C. Moore, B. L. Nezamudeen, M. A. Persaud, P. Persaud, L. Persaud, B. N. Rohoman, K,

1964

LEVEL

8 Subjects Bacchus, R. (6) (6) Choo-Kang, T. O. (6) ( 0 Denbow, C. H. A. (5) (1) Farrier, R. N. (6) Israel, M. S. (1) Joseph, K. A. (2) Layne. D. E. (4) Morgan, R. E. (3) (1) Seeram, H. 6.

(1) (1) (3) (2) 7 Subjects 0 ) Dyer, K D. (3) (1) Etwaroo, P. R. (4) Gobin, R, T. K. (6) Granger, S. O. A, (6) Janniere, A. I. (5) Lawrence, C. (6) (7) Ng-See-Quan, W. C. (4) R. (5) (1) Persaud, Persaud, W. H. (1) (3) (7) (6) Piggott, P. N. (8) Ramcharran, S. C* (3) (5) (1) Singh, N. Warren, D. H. (6) (1) (1) 6 Subjects (1) Azeez, E. B. (4; Bankay, N. (5) Cambridge, R. A .F . (3) Cumberbatch, J. M. (1) Fraser, I. C. (5) (3) Harriprashad, B. V. 0.(3) (6) Heyliger, M. C. (5) (5) Heywood, P. C. A, (4) (6) Jackman, N. E. R. <n (7) Leach, M, I. (2) (5) Nurse, r,S. E. (3) ( 0 Payne, T. B. (6) (7) Persaud, N. S. (3) (6) Roopnauth, R. I. (5) (6) Wade, C. 0 . R (4) (6) Walcott, P. F. (3) (6) Went, J. R. (1) (2) Young, A. (4)

5 Subjects Chin, E. M. Conway, L. Harris, F. C. Joseph, B. A. S. Kirton, C. D, Lui-Hing, J. C, Persaud, J. N. Richards, G. O. Thom, J. T. Wilson, G. L,

(i) 0) (4) (2) (4) t4) (3) (4) (5) (4)

4 Subjects Arno, L. H. (4) Arthur, R. B. (4) Dummett, R. F. A, (4) Foo, P. J. (4) Fraser, N. B. (4) Gaskin, G. D. (3) Haynes, I. K. (2) Holder, K. M. (1) Kong, G. A. (4) Lalljie, W. B. (1) Leo, W. A. (4) Nobrega, B. N. (3) Richards, G. L. (4) Robinson, K. S. (3) Stafford, D. H. (1)

3 Subjects Bacchus, S. M. H. Crawford, L. I. Daly, R. A. Evans, W. G. Haniff, M. K. C. Hinds, H. B. Innis, L. A. C. Liverpool, F. E. Maxwell, C. W. Mayers, J. B. Rayman, M. S. Yearwood, W. G.

(3) (2) (2) (3) (3) (2) (1) (2) (2) (3) (2) (2)

QUEENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S COLLEGE MAGAZINE 2 Subjects Brewster, C. H. Chan, H. A. Da Camara, G. A. Hussain. A. Niamatali, R. Paul, R. A. Phang, H A. h Rebeiro, R. G. Sears, A.

(2) (2) (2)

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f S u b je c t B ern ard , D. M* A. C am b rid g e, C, D, C han, R. B. Dennison, T. G. Dookhan, L. A. D ow , M . J. F le tc h e r, R. A. L,

Ganpaui, T. A. Gobin, W. W. Gordon, K. M. Grant, JL. A. R. Hanoman, E. O. Harris, D. D, Hastings, P. R. Hemerding, H. G.

BOYS WHO

Form 5 Remove (a) 3 Subjects Sawh, M. Sparman, D. Form 5 Remove (b) 4 Subjects Tiwari, J.

1 Subject (i) Jhagroo, V. D. a ) Jaipaul singh (D Joseph, L. A , (1) Lee, R. L. (1) Luncheon. R. F. (!) Matheson, J. H. A. (0 Mineef, C. A. (1) Persico, E. A. (1) Persaud, D. (1) Persaud, N. (1) Rambarat Q (1) Rayman, C. ( 0 Rebeiro, H. G. 0 ) Sharma, H. P. (1) Walks, H. A.

ENTERED THE FIFTH

Form 5 Remove ,b) 3 Subjects Alii, F. McCalmon, J. C. E. Rabindranauth, R. Ramphal, R.

REMOVE

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O N T H E S IN O -S O V IE T

D IS P U T E

The controversy revolves around the nature of the historical period through which the world is passing and the methods that can be adopted for the advancement of world socialism. The main issue is whether the struggle for peace or the struggle against imperialism should take priority.

The dispute is not about the inevitability of war or how to minimize its danger or what relations among Communist Parties should be — though these and many other questions arise.

THE RUSSIAN VIEW The Russians and their supporters think that the important issue of our time is war or peace and everything else by comparison is of secondary importance.

If thermonuclear war comes, they argue, civilisation will be destroyed or greatly retarded, and the bright future which now seems to beckon the socialist countries will be ruined. On the other hand, if war can be avoided, the superiority of socialism over capitalism will be clearly seen within a decade or two and the entire world will be irresistibly attracted into the socialist camp. The political line which follows from this analysis puts primary emphasis on three objectives: peaceful co-existence, disarma­ ment and peaceful transition from captitalism to socialism. These are treated in the new programme as actually attainable goals.

The dispute concerns not the desirability of these goals but their attainability which depends on reality and not on wishes.

IM PERIALISM — REMORSELESS

ENEMY OF MANKIND

The Chinese for their part are emphatic in their espousal of a policy of peaceful co-existence, but they are no less emphatic in their insistence that imperialism does not stand for peaceful co-existence, that imperialism has antagonistic social contradictions, that it is in the nature of imperialism to embark on wars of expansion and that imperialism can start a world war.

These are, indeed among the most basic tenets of Leninism and they have been fully confirmed by history. The conclusion follows with iron logic that ‘ only after the imperialist system has been overthrown will it be possible to eliminate all wars and to reach ' a world without war \ ” ( Differences P 25 ) To believe otherwise is not Leninism but bourgeois pacifism.

ON

WAR

AND PEACE

The Chinese do not believe that a third world war is inevitable, still less that the world is going to be blown up in a thermonuclear holocaust, their reasoning is that just as the first two world wars resulted in vast losses of territority and population to imperialism, so a third world war would finish the job, wiping imperialism off the face of the earth. If the forces opposed to im perialism and war can be effectively mobilized and the imperialists can be convinced that to start another world war would be suicide, they can be de­ terred from doing it. But the possibility of avoiding a third world war will be possible only after imperialism has been completely eliminated.

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DISARMAMENT - A TRAP FOR FOOLS In these circumstances, the Chinese evidently think that the prospects pf genuine disarmament are vanishingly small. In more on the differences be­ tween Comrade Togliatti and us, they had this to say “ In the War Pro­ gramme of the Proletarian Revolution, Lenin pointed out that 6 only after the proletariat has disarmed the bougeoisie will it be able, without betraying its world-historical mission, to throw all armaments on the scrap heap; and the proletariat will undoubtedly do this, but only when this condition has been fulfilled, certainly not before.’ Some people are trying to persuade others that the people’s liberation would be * incomparably easier ’ after general and complete disarmament, when the oppressors would have no weapons in their hands. In our opinion this is nonsensical and totally unrealistic and is putting the cart before the horse. ” This low estimate of the chances of disarmament dors not mean that the Chinese oppose socialist countries proposing disarmament: not to do so would be to abandon an effective propaganda weapon. But they evidently believe that to rely on disarmament as a means of promoting or insuring peace makes no sense. The threat of war comes not from armaments as such but from imperialism and can be countered only by fighting imperialism. Hence where the Soviet Union’s political line centers on the struggle for peace and disarmament, that of the Chinese centers on the struggle against imperialism.

THE GRAVE-DIGGERS OF IMPERIALISM The struggle against imperialism, the Chinese say, must be conducted on all levels and by all available methods. Since they regard the under­ developed countries Asia, Africa and Latin America as “ the weakest ” link in the imperialist chain.” they naturally conclude that the key to a suc­ cessful fight against imperialism is to be found in the revolutionary struggles of the peoples of those areas.

ON THE IMPORTANCE OF EXAMPLE This does not mean that the Chinese deny or minimize the import­ ance of socialist successesses in economic competition with capitalism as a factor in promoting world revolution. They stress that “ the superiority of the socialist system as demonstrated in the socialist countries is a source of great inspiration to the oppressed peoples and nations ,” and quote Lenin approvingly as saying that it is by our economic policy that we are exerting our main influence on the international revolution.” Their position in other words, is that peaceful competition may spur revolutions in non­ socialist countries but can never be a substitute for them.

PEACEFUL TRANSITION — A CHIMERA With regard to the possibilities of peaceful transition from capitalism to socialism the Chinese subscribed to the Moscow Declaration (1957) and the Moscow Settlemeet (1960) of the World’s Communist Parties, both of which documents assert the possibility of such a peaceful transition; but it is apparent that they do not have very high hopes in this regard and that they consider exclusive reliance on peaceful methods of struggle to be

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dangerous in the extreme. It would be desirable if peaceful transition could be realized, they say, but “ possibility and reality, the wish and its fululment are two different things. ” Moreover up to now, “ history has not witnessed a single example of peaceful transition from capitalism to socialism. ” Still more important : “ even when it is possible to secure state power through peaceful means, one must be prepared to deal immediately with armed inter* vention by foreign imperialists and with counter-revoluntionary armed rebellions supported by imperialists ” ( Differences P 35 ) In the final analysis, then, the question of peaceful transition is seen to involve the struggle against imperialism. But can a militant struggle against imperialism, such as the Chinese advocate and support, be carried out without provoking a third world war with all its catastrophic consequences ? The Chinese answer simply, saying that the struggle against imperialism helps to defend peace, not to provoke war. Their reasoning is probably that nuclear weapons are totally irrelevant to the combating of guerilla war and other forms of popular struggle, and these are bound to be the main forms of conflict between imperialism and the revolutionary forces jn the under-developed countries. The revolutionary stuggle in the meantime, weakens imperialism, and since socialist countries would not embark on war then peace would be assured.

LENIN’S WAY If one examines the whole range of subjects under dispute it will bq found that the Chinese arguments are purely Leninist in spirit if not in form On the main issue in the controversy it can be safely said that the Chinese do indeed have the truth on their side. Real peace will never be achieved, much less guaranteed, as long as imperialism exists, and the Chinese are right when they say that imperialism can and will suffer decisive defeats at the hands of the revolutionary peoples of the under-developed countries, However, one cannot be positive as the Chinese seem to be. that the fact of their being right on these crucial questions means that sooner or later the whole international socialists movement will come around to their position.

CONCLUSION The analysis suggests first, that Marxism-Leninism is as much as ever, the appropriate ideology for the oppressed and exploited majority of man­ kind. The Chinese as its most faithful champions seem certain to become ths leaders of all revolutionary movements in the world. In this sense, it is probable that a new International will be formed.

Those of us who are not already committed to one side or the other and who have the interests of international socialism at heart can make a small contribution by maintaining friendly relations with all groups con­ cerned, although no socialist group in British Guiana has openly given their support to one side or the other. However, it might be possible to use one’s influence to urge upon socialist groups the necessity of maintaining a united front against imperialism — the real enemy of mankind.

ANON'

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PASSAGE

When the water changed its colour from brown to green it was as if some old institution had disappeared and left one wondering and amazed. The coastal waters,.at least when viewed from a beach, always seem brown but now, on this trip to the North-West District, the boat was sailing on a green sea.

At times it was a murkey, opaque green, at others translucent. It seemed a trick played on one, perhaps to deprive one of the familiar, the known, perhaps to prepare one for something different, strange, fascinating.

And so it was. The mountains were there in the background, always providing a definable, if intangible end to the horizon, a terminus. Unlike the coastal plain where the sky met the earth here the earth thrust itself up proudly, bravely to meet the heavens. Always the mountains out of reach, distant yet dominating - protective too closing one off from the fever and the fret, the burning and the murder, the bomb flashes and the seething anger.

The river, pushed inland by sea to assert its power, watched by the everlasting guardians of the hills, reduced to a tiny band of brown winding its way amidst the green of the country - a snake wriggling into the attack and then fofced to scuttle for the cover of the sea.

The trees form an impenetrable front against the road, hiding their secret in vain, pushed both by the road, the houses, community developement in the perennial exchange of beauty fpr the useful brilliance for dependability. Some deserted by their fellows or planted in Avenues from time to time hurl branches down in protest against this violation of their solidarity. Rubber trees that produce no rubber, the exchange of use for motiveless ornament.

Then the rains weeping furiously for the futility of everything and nothing, weeping because (who knows?) of the violence on the plain, because of man’s inhumanity to animals. The valleys in the morning which look as though a white table cloth had been stretched between them or like a glacier formed in the night, symbol for an age of ice.

There came the return to the city-low undistinguished coastline and the first prominent feature columns of smoke rising, harsh and choking, a return to the senseless hatred and the premeditated killing, to a horizon without limit, offering no security, no protection, no hope. It was the passing of a dream, romanticised by time and by the reality that one has to face; the return to work after the holiday; one’s first day at school, the beginning of regmentation, of application, of life itself or of a false life, neither idyllic as that before nor as demanding as that afterwards; “ Fled is that m usic___” — gone is the dream.

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Mr, M. DeV. DELPH Mr. R. M. JONAS F. RODERICK LEE S. GARY YHAP C. SAWH, Y. MISIR, J. CAESAR, s. M cAl l i s t e r , l . a . w i l s o n , F. M. KHAN, M. C. P. LO W -ACHEE

The school year (1963-64), although an eventful one, was devoid of any notable successess.

We began the school year by welcoming our new house master Mr. Delph, who strikes me as being a man of endless capabilities, and we are very sorry to lose him at the end of the school year. We wish him the best of luck in his new sphere of life.

However, Mr. Jonas, our enthusiastic assistant house master will still be here next year and I know Percival will never lack inspiration and expert guidance.

Our mediocre performance in the cricket competition this year may be attributed to the young side we fielded, and I wish our captain Khan and his more mature side all success in the coming year.

In football, we reached the semi-finals for the third successive year under the captaincy of Yhap, only to accept the bitter fruits of defeat once again.

In table tennis with the departure of our able exponents of the game, we did well to put up a sturdy performance, and greater heights seem to be in store for our youthful captain D. Layne.

We finished midway in the athletic competition mainly due to the sterling performances of our younger athletes, and special mention must be given to Glen, who won all the track events in the Under 15 division and thus cap­ tured our house cup.

In the debating competition we succumbed to a better team in the initial round.

Our performance in the academic field this year was indeed heart-warm­ ing when considering our performances in the previous years, and we ended up fourth.

I therefore consider the all-round performance of Percival as quite satisfactory, and I bear no regrets, as I feel that every Percivalite worked to the best of his ability.

In conclusion, I wish to convey my best wishes to Percival House in the earning year, and I hope the graph of success will continue to rise steeply.

RODDY LEE Head of House

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R A L E IG H ( “ B”

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House Master

Mr. M. T, LOWE,

Assistant House Master ..

Mr. B. S. CHINAPEN

Head o f House

K, A. JOSEPH

Deputy Head o f House

J. C. HINDS

House Prefects

S. A. RAYMAN, H. N. RAMKARRAN, SANKIES, H. A. DOUGLAS, S. A. FRANK

Raleigh House this year welcomed a new House Master, Mr. M. T. Lowe.

Mr. Lowe has succeeded Mr. H. D. Boxhill who has taken up an appoint­ ment in Barbados. On behalf of Raleigh House I heartily thank Mr. Boxhill for his active interest and stimulating influence from which the House was able to maintain its honourable tradition.

This past year has been a rather successful one for Raleigh House achieving second position in the Work competition, and being runners-up in the Inter-House Cricket competition.

For this I must thank all boys of Raleigh House and also the Cricket captain, R. A Cambridge and his team, wishing them success in the future.

In Athletics, we finished eight, an improvement on our previous years performances.

In Football, second match.

we were

knocked out of the House competition in

the

Finally, let me say that Raleigh must be commended on her fighting spirit and let every boy keep in front of him that little prayer repeated every morning at House assembly. See what you can do for your House, and not what the House can do for you.

It is only in this way that Raleigh can keep her colours flying.

K. A. JOSEPH Head of House

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A U S T IN (“ C”

HOUSE ..

GREEN

House Master

Mr. C. I. DRAYTON

Assistant House Master ..

Mr. B. M. LALL

Head o f House

DAVID

Deputy Head o f House ..

H. M. SYED

House Prefects

T. L. HOLDER, T. B. SINGH

X.

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D. A. MORRISON,

At the beginning of the school year we of <s C ” House lost the services of a devoted assistant House Master, Mr. Lowe, who was put in charge of Raleigh House. However, we were most fortunate to obtain the services of a just as devoted assistant Master, Mr. Lall. Assistant House Masters come and go and just when we were looking forward to Mr. Lall’s knowledgeable assistance in the Tug-of-war once more he informed us at the end of the August term that he would be leaving us to go to Canada. We wish Mr. Lall all the best in his new endeavour and we look forward to hearing from him in the near future.

This year has been a most successful year for Austin House for we won both the Standard Points Shield and the Championship Shield with an aggregate of over 200 points, a total never before reached by any House.

Our athletics captain, D. A. Morrison, emerged U 17 Champion, our Head of House, D. A. Chung, after stumbling on the tape and losing the 880 yards, came back strongly to break his mile record and by so doing winning the mile event for the third successive year.

A. R. Morrison won the U 15 Championship and our house athletic vice-captain, J. R. Went, won a newly introduced trophy for the outstanding field event performer.

In addition to these individual performances, Austin House won the Tug-of-War event after a do or die struggle with Weston House. Praise must also be given to the younger members of 6fi C ” House who enabled us to win the Cham­ pionships .

In cricket, we were not as successful as last year being out by 1 point in a struggle with Raleigh to lead our section.

In football, with a young side, we lost out by a goal average of 3-1 to the eventual winners, Weston House.

However, on the academic side, we lost our number 2 spot in the Work competition and fell to number 5. Let us hope that all effort will be concentrated on this our weak spot for our porpose at school is not only to win Sports Competitions but also to do our very best in school work.

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Our debating team of Robinson and Rickford were defeated in one of the early rounds. It is hoped that we will put up a better show next time.

Of course special mention must be made of our House feed which went off with the usual bang and even surpassed the previous years’ in quantity of food consumed.

Mention must also be made of our House Athletic captain, D. A. Morrison, who was awarded school colours for hockey.

To all those leaving I would like to extend the hope that they continue to show that “ C ” House spirit in their travails in the outer world. To those returning we want you not only to keep up this year achievements but also to better them. Let the motto of the members of C ” be, “The sky’s the limit DAVID A. CHUNG Head of House

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Assistant House Master ..

Mr. N. K. ROBINSON,

Head o f House

C. B. L. MORGAN

Deputy Head o f House

S. E. A. SANFORD

House Prefects

N. MOHAMED, L. A. C. INNISS, G. V. A. ROHLEHR, I. H. SMITH I. K. HAYNES

As D’Urban finished another year our performance has left me with mixed feelings for our successes in certain fields were equally balanced by failures in others.

In cricket we were cc on the ball ” from the start with a five point win over Percival. However, we lost the next match to Nobbs but won the other two. Again this year Nobbs edged us out of the final. Good per­ formances were given by Rohlehr (Captain), Inniss (Vice-Captain) Rohoman and Haynes.

The House Party this year was its usual success thanks to the untiring efforts of Sandford.

Athletics was by far our greatest success as we were second in the Standard Points competition and kept this position right up to the final count. This is the best performance in Athletics this House has made in the past decade. An excellent performance was given by Khan (House Champion) who in addition to his personal successes in the Under 15 Class helped the House to win the Junior relay. Other finalists were Arthur (Captain), Smith, Luncheon, Klass, Brotherson, Rohlehr and Sandford. The good performances of our captain both in the trials and in the finals singles him out for special praise.

In debating we defeated Nobbs in the first round and drew a bye for the second round, however we were eliminated by Weston in the semi-finals.

Our speakers were Sandford and Tiwari.

In football we were among the four lowly seeded houses which had to play a <c little league ” to qualify to play in the “knock-out’\ We won all our matches in the cc little league” but were quickly eliminated in the big

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* knock-out’*■. Outstanding players were Walcott (Captain), Clarke, Sandford.

S. A. Smith* Brotherson, Mercurius and Haynes.

After years of table-tennis successes our performance this year was disappointing as we drew one match and lost one. Walcott (Captain) and Haynes played unbeaten in this series; special praise goes to young Kersten who shows much promise.

In the Work competition we started at eighth and slowly laboured up to fifth. This poor performance was again due to the Upper School and stress must be placed on academic success next year.

I leave school this year a proud “ D*Urbanitev’ and leave with the House my best wishes for the future and hoping the old House spirit will never die.

Finally a word of praise to my Deputy whose valuable assistance always there when needed.

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R. TAHARALLY A. ISHOOF (school prefect), BRYAN H. CHOO-KANG, H. SCANTLEBURY

The last school year for Pilgrim House has not, by any standards, been a truly successful one. In our first term, September 1963, we welcomed a new assistant housemaster, Mr. N. A. Robinson (“ Sodium” as he is popularly known by our more scientifically minded brethren). Over the past year, he has been most efficient in substituting when necessary for our kind, friendly and hardworking housemaster, M r. E. W. London. We of Pilgrim House were honoured when Mr. London was appointed a senior master on the staff, and we know he will perform his new duties in his usual enthusiastic and efficient manner.

The first term was the cricket term. Pilgrim House fielded a young team and though we were not among the first five in the final placings, we can still console ourselves with the thought that next year we would be fielding a more experienced team.

This term ended quite pleasantly with the usual house party. The suc­ cess of this, I must attribute, entirely to the willing cooperation which the deputy-head apd myself received from the rest of the house prefects, each of whom worked willingly in order that the younger members of the house might enjoy themselves.

The second term was pleasantly interrupted by the usual annual athletics meeting. As usual Pilgrim House was well out in front with the leaders, but we only placed second in the standard points shield competition and fourth for the overall athletic meeting. This was due to the lack of both cooperation and coordination among the members, senior and junior, of the house. I hope that in future the athletics’ captain will receive much more support from the rest of the house.

The final term was the football term. This was never Pilgrim House’s favourite game though we have always done our best and reaped our just rewards. This term was no exception and our final position is a fitting reward for our efforts. Perhaps with more practice and training in the future, we will do better.

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Our greatest success for this term, indeed for the year, was in the competition. Our success in reaching the semi finals was due to and effort put in by my deputy head—R. Taharaliy. Unfortunately defeated by Weston House in the semi-finals. Maybe next year carry away the Debating Shield. Good luck to the next term.

debating the time we were we will

This last year has shown that though we may prove our worth on the field of play, we must not neglect our academic studies. Eighth place is by no means one to be proud of. I hope that next year Pilgrim House will rank among the leaders in the work competition.

To the future Pilgrim House members I say with the words of our housemaster “ maintain your dignity, your espirit de corps, and set the example for others to follow”.

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LIGHT BLUE ) Mr. G. P. YHAP Mr. A. R. SMITH M. R. BUTCHEY R. E. A. DANIELS K. S. BYRNE, J. O. SMITH

At the beginning of the school year in September Mr. A. R. Smith, an old boy of Queen’s, became our Assistant House Master. He soon showed his capabilities and enthusiasm in House affairs, and encouraged our Cricket team throughout the House Cricket competition in which we managed to end up third in our section. The team had no outstanding player this season.

In the Table Tennis competition, the team played excellently, gaining victories over all our opponents, but we were unfortunate not to reach the F inal by ending up one poin t behind Nobbs House. Credit must be given to Henderson, our best player, and to young Harris, a very promising player.

Though we tried our best in Athletics we could only finish halfway down the line.

No Drama competition was held this year.

House spirit manifested itself most definitely in the Football competition, in which we emerged winners for the third year in succession, defeating Moulder House, last year’s arch rivals, by three goals to one. The side was ably captained by Daly, and mention must be made of the sterling performance of P. Piggott, K. Byrne and Henderson.

We managed to win the House Debating competition, defeating Cunning­ ham in the finals. Our team was composed of Byrne and Harris who both did a tremendous job.

Our performance in the work competition showed a steady decline, from eighth place at the beginning of the year to rock bottom. Those who are chiefly responsible for our loss in points must ensure that this is reduced to a minimum, and greater efforts made by every member of the House.

Mr. Yhap has been an excellent House Master, and never failed to instil into the boys the principles of fair play in work or games. The House said good-bye to Mr. A. R. Smith, wLo leaves us to take up an ap­ pointment with Bookers in the immediate future.

The annual presentation of the Irwin Cup was made to me.

In passing, my days as a member of Weston House have been delightful, even though the House at times suffered from poor participation from all its members. I wish those remaining the best of luck for the coming year, ancL exhort each Westonian to strive to greater efforts.

R. E. A. DANIELS Deputy Head of House

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HOUSE

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House Master

Mr. R. E. JACKSON,

Assistant House Master ..

Mr. G. W. YEAR WOOD,

Head o f House

M. A. R. RAX

Deputy Head o f Home

X>. A. GRANGER

Home Prefects

CARL WARREN, EARL SCOTT. RAYMOND JAGGARNAUTH, WENDELL BUNYAN

Early in the year there were three changes of some importance in the administration of the house. First, we welcomed Mr. Yearwood as Mr. Barker’s assistant; then the long association between Mr. Barker and the house had to come to an endearly in November after he had assumed duties as Deputy Headmaster. As a result of this, Mr. Brotherson became our assistant house master. This arrangement lasted until January when we welcomed Mr. Jackson as our new house master; Mr. Yearwood became assistant house master again It is regrettable that in all the school activities - athletics, table tennis” debating and so on, we of Moulder House have so far been unable to* clinch a victory. Somehow we always seem to start under very favourable auspices, but end up out of luck. Our peformance, as a house, at Athletics was rather disappointing. It would seem that as the years go by the num­ ber of entrants in this field becomes smaller and smaller.

Under our new cricket captain R. K. Roopnaraine, who succeeded his brother, the house played quite well in its initial matches, bu t was defeated

by Raleigh house in the quarter finals.

We started off the football season in very high spirits and fairly confident that we might just be able to win the Cup. However, after some convincing defeats in which Cumberbatch J. M. and Evans featured prom­ inently we were ourselves defeated by Weston in the pattern o f the finals o f last year when we also lost to Weston.

It is to be regretted that the Table Tennis Competition could be played off without much thought being given to Moulder. Apart from one or two players of some calibre interest in this game is pathetically lacking and I trust that the Captain will do his best to see that we make a significant contribution in the forthcoming tournament.

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Our performance in the work competition leaves much to be desired.

The house has fallen steadily throughout the year. The Upper School should particularly make an effort to improve their behaviour and the standard of their work, which improvements I have no doubt will definitely help the house on to the Champion goal.

In the debating competition we were defeated in the semi-finals by Cun­ ningham who in turn fell to Weston. We were represented by D. A. Granger and W. A. Bunyan—two debaters of some repute who I know could have won the series had they been possessed of sufficient enthusiasm and the confidence inspired by a large number of supporters. We should always render our whole-hearted support to the representatives of the house in their under­ takings; this can make them winners.

In the coming year I feel that if every member of the house makes a positive effort to improve his work and his behaviour and also to assist in creating a new “ house spirit ” the name of Moulder cannot be looked upon but as that of a potential champion in almost every field. Who says we can’t win out ?

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MR.

CHUNNILALL

Assistant House Master

MR. C. V. D. BENJAMIN

Head o f House

B. A. DREPAUL

Deputy Head o f House

B. PERSAUD

House Prefects

R. VIAPREE, P. D. FRASER, RAMPERSAUD, THOMSON

First of alll we would like to extend our heartiest welcome to M r.

Benjamin. He has joined the House as Mr. ChunnilaU’s assistant replacing Mr. Jackson who has been transferred to another house. We can already see all Mr. Jackson’s keen interest, inspiration and encouragement to CR* house reflected in Mr. Benjamin’s active participation and concern in the various activities of the House.

Our performances in the various competitions this year were a bit disappointing. In the Cricket competition after winning our first match con­ vincingly against an ambitious Pilgrim House we had a losing streak which was only broken in our last match against the formidable Nobbs from whom we earned a well deserved draw.

However, winning is not of primary importance it is the spirit in which you played the game and Woolley House, while displaying great team spirit lost honourably.

Spring Term saw the annual battle for possession of the Athletics Shield. Here we did not do so well, actually placing eight on Sports day.

This was probably due to the tendency to leave the greater part of the work to a select few who have already been successful at Athletic ventures.

That essential House spirit — the spirit of loyalty to the House and co­ operation for its progress — was sadly lacking in this field and indeed greatly needed. We must remember that the House is like a human body and the members of the House are like the limbs of the body. The body as a whole must work towards a common goal. This goal can , only be achieved if each member of the House does his part no matter how small it may be.

The splendid effort of our House Athletics captain and House champion, J. T. Thom, both in achievement and co-operation must be recorded here Also worthy of mention was the spontaneous desire by such members as Thompson, Helliger and Young to give of their best.

In Football and Table Tennis our fate -was much the same as in cricket — winning one match and losing the others. , In Debating we lost honourably to Weston House in the first round. However some consolation can be drawn front the fact that they; finally emerged as winners. In the most important competition of the school, the Work competition, our true

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qualities as a House came to the fore as both the Upper and Lower Schools contributed evenly to our securing third place although we started seventh.

In concluding this report and also my school career, both as a member of Q.C. and of Woolley House I want to say “Thank you” to Mr. Chunilall, our House Master, whom I have just heard is leaving Q .C , for all his services rendered to Woolley House. His words of wisdom, inspiration and encouragement will always be remembered by us.

Mr. Chunilall has been with Woolley House practically since its formation until now and so he has been responsible for moulding Woolley House into a <cHouse” and es­ tablishing a new House Spirit. From him I have learnt much and indeed it is his doctrine about ‘‘House Spirit” and need for co-operation among the individuals of a House that I now; pass on to you, the present members of “H ’5 House. To the future House officials I now say to you — Let us not be content with our present position. Let us during the coming year square our shoulders and make a determined effort, a community effort, to better all our previous achievements.

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Mr. R ISAACS

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c< Tis better to have fought and lost, than never to have fought at all.”

One may perhaps jump to the conclusion on reading Arthur Hugh Clough’s statement above, that “K ” House is attempting to derive consolation from the fact that they did enter the lists, in spite of suffering inevitable defeat.

Though it is true that our performance in certain fields was not as before, yet we have surely gained a wealth of experience and uncovered a vein of friendly co-operation, Pluto’s mine of a keener house spirit.

This was manifest in the cricket field, despite the fact that our perform­ ance was mediocre for lack of harnessed talent. Farley, our captain, Wade and Narine emerged as outstanding players in this department. We had a full house in every respect at our House Party, where no effort was spared to make it a success both on the entertainment and guzzling levels. In Table Tennis, we managed to secure a favourable position in our section.

Our new arrivals, Blair and Barrington, did noble service to the House in this respect and they can go much further with regular practice.

A much-needed spark was added to our waning athletic spirit in the form of Rodney, and this spark is giving no sign of going out. Rodney won first place in the School’s Under 13 Division, breaking two records in the process, one of which was formerly held by his brother, an old CK’ House member. Naraine, our captain, was a constant inspiration, but here again, our overall performance, although marked at points by flashes of brilliance, was only ordinary. Nevertheless we are optimistic for a better athletic year next term, as our new talent develops to near-perfection.

Captain Naraine fully merits praise as the outstanding player in the Football Competition. It was owing to lack of team practice, although in­ dividuals turned out to rigorous practice sessions under the supervision of Mr. Isaacs, an invaluable asset here, that ‘K ’ House did not go very far up.

We however managed to chalk up the’ highest goal average in the prelim­ inaries. Bankay and Ying took us right to the finals in the House Debating

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Competition—and left us there. Having won the Shield thrice in succession, we conceded it to our lesser rivals. It was in the Work Competition, formerly our forte, that we failed miserably.

Man errs so long as he strives 55 Goethe wrote, but this is no excuse for some members of the house to lay down their tools and quit the struggle. Our hopes are that CK* house will renew the combat with more zeal the next academic year.

Our old boys, however, have been going from success to success. E.A. Thomas, who won the Guiana Scholarship in 1960, obtained First Class Hon­ ours in Maths, at U.W I. while his partner, W. A. Rodney, not only gained First Class Honours in History but ran away with the Joseph Luckhoo Memorial Prize. F.L. Douglas on a U.S. scholarship, is reputed to be doing very well in Pennsylvania. R.M. Farley, our ex-Deputy Head of House is at present a student in McGill University, Canada. All news is, however, not always all good news. During the past year, the House received news of the death of Admiral Cunningham, after whom e*K” House was named. Sadder yet is the fact that Mr. Burrowes, our House Master, is leaving us on pre-retirement leave. In deep gratitude for his indispensable services, “ K ” House presented him with a souvenir, wishing him all the best for the future. Mr. Isaacs too, our Deputy House Master, is voluntarily under­ taking a heavy responsibility to which we feel few are called though many are invariably chosen. All the best to you, sir, in your new capacity/ Thus, what are the prospects for the future, “ K ” House? It matters not what lies ahead; what is important is our attitude to what comes.

Let us meet the future fearlessly inwardly resolving that — •‘ Onward, upward, may we ever go C. A- YING Deputy Head of House.

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NOBBS ( “ L ”

HOUSE ..

W HITE )

House Master

Mr. TROTZ

Assistant House Master —

Mr. C. O. PERRY

Head o f House

D. T. ROBERTS

Deputy Head o f House —

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C. E. DENBOW

At the beginning of the year, Nobbs welcomed two new House Masters, Mr. Trotz and Mr. Perry. Mr. Clarke our previous House Master had done a sterling job and a tough year was expected. However, in the opening months, these two Masters, on new assignments, won the hearts and support of the boys and were a great inspiration to our success this year. Mr. Trotz introduced the novel scheme of calling on Upper School boys to speak before the House and Games Captain to give accounts of the House’s endeavours.

This year has been again a successful one for the House. We have come out tops in three fields, maintaining supremacy in two. Speaking objectively I think our House party was much better than last year’s, pro­ ducing reminiscences of earlier Nobbs parties. <\t the party we celebrated our victory in the Cricket competition — low scoring but a thrilling affair.

Our Captain, Denbow, and Vice-Captain, Niamatali, provided good leader­ ship and valuable runs to the team during the season. We must also compliment Jackman and Young-Set, the former for his bowling and the latter for his batting.

In the next term Nobbs started unexpectedly badly in the Athletics Competition. This was due to the injury of two of our good youngsters, McDavid and Jbhnson. The first-formers tried their best but our lack of success could be attributed to the dearth of middle and upper school entries.

This apathy in the pith of our House is damnable and weakens House spirit so that all the effort was made by a few individuals. We ended up eighth in the Standard Points Shield but on Sports Day Nobbs as usual made the greatest gain in position moving up to fourth place; only the narrow defeat in the Medley Relay prevented us from ending up second.

However, we produced the open Champion. Nobbs can win this Cup if she pulls her weight uniformly in producing valuable points by attaining average stands the same term. We also won the Table Tennis Cup defeating Pilgrim in the final. Denbow played unbeaten throughout the competition and his consistency brought us through narrowly at times of pressure.

So for the first time Nobbs won the Table Tennis Competition. Living up to expectations Nobbs won the Work Competition leading throughout.

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The only disappointment was in the Debating Competition where our team was knocked out in the first round. It is hoped that the practice of speaking at House Assembly will produce better and more eager debators next year.

Drama did not come off this year where Nobbs would have been in their element as they emerged joint-winners last year.

In football where the European Cup knock-out system was adopted we were defeated in the first round although we won the first of the two matches 2 nil. We lost the second round 3 nil to “ C” House.

However, we were satisfied because the team tried its very best but experience was against them.

We are indeed proud of our new House Masters. The interest shown

by Mr. Perry in coaching on the games side and the attendance and support of Mr. Trotz whenever the House competed was heart-warming. An admirable trait was his giving scope to the ideas and leadership of the senior boys allowing them to act independently and freely.

We must also thank Mr. Yansen, our oldest House Master, constant interest and advice he gave the House.

for the

In general, Nobbs had a successful year—our two House Masters having become acclimatized and accepted. I have long been associated with Nobbs and have developed a deep feeling for the House. We, who are leaving this year, will try to keep in touch and wish Nobbs every success in the coming years.

D.

T. ROBERTS Head of House.

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M UM BLERS

Who, where or what is a rational mumbler ?

Yesterday, sitting in the balcony, I happened to glance down at my desk and there I found the gloriously enigmatic inscription, 6* Rational Mumblers. ” I then asked myself the above question (loudly enough to get furtive glances from those who were thinking of escape if the madness became violent) and I have been asking it ever since (sometimes saying 66national mumblers” by mistake or just for variety).

I may be wrong, but I think of Rational Mumblers as wise, bearded > Oriental old gentlemen who sit in some far-off cavern and mutter into their goatees. But what do they mutter? And, worse, why do they mutter? Do you, reader, realise what this means? It means that somewhere in this build­ ing some Fifth or Sixth Formers actually possess that coveted thing - a know­ ledge of the Ancient Oriental art of Mumbling.

But even more rationally - do they undertone? For all they have disproved

mystifying, they and the bearded old gentlemen do it disprove Euclid or Avogadro’s hypothesis in a mumbling we know, furtively chewing their beards and mumbling, every single geometrical theorem in the book !

What, may I ask, is being done about these goateed revolutionaries? I suggest a close watch on the Balcony. Some day last week an agent of the Grand Order of Rational Mumblers stole into the balcony and left his mark on that desk. Was he a Q.C. student? Or did he wear a black ribbon, black wide-brimmed hat and black boots ? Was half his head hidden by the hat and the other half by the turned-up collar of his black coat ? . Did an evil sneer make his Mephistophelian moustaches twitch as he whipped out a pen and wrote hurriedly on the desk? Was the inscription a sign for a midnight meeting of mumblers. Is the watchman a Secret Mumbler? Exactly how big is this conspiracy ?

What orgies must go on in the Balcony as the bearded sexagenarians hold hands and whirl like dervishes murmuring inaudibly of algebraic sym­ b o ls! Was it they who forged the signature of the whole staff on the wall?

When students give inaudible answers in class - I never suspected - is it Rational Mumberlism on the sly?

I confess I am worried, If any Sixth-former grows a beard and mumbles rationally, I shall leave shool immediately. I will N O T sit in the balcony for any show at night (imagine the feeling as you turn from the stage to find a motionless circle of Rational Mumblers, eyes glittering in the darkness, staring at you in stony silence ! ) I shall be on the look-out for explosive de­ vices marked <CR. M.” Perhaps I am barking up the wrong tree. Perhaps it is all a foreign conspiracy. Who knows? — “ Rational Mumblers” might just mean ‘T love you, Olga. See you in Minsk.” I hope so. However a Fifth-former just passed grumbling strangely — and, think of it, his chin was hairy. Tell us Who, Where or What is a RATIONAL quickly somebody............ .

MUMBLER. ?

Y*

J. L. Robinson L 6 Classical

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The light flickered, blinked and finally went on. The shop bridge was immediately immersed in the pale white rays from the four foot fluorescent light. Some men were fetching a rostrum from the shop, their backs bent under the weight of it. They let it fall with a bang and wiped the perspir­ ation from their flushed faces. Somewhere from the crowd outside someone shouted an obscenity at them. Dalchand, the main speaker that evening, brought out a microphone and fitted it next to the rostrum and a large toy car (which was Dalchand’s symbol). Again someone shouted an insult, call­ ing on Dalchand to start his meeting. By now the crowd had grown a bit and Dalchand was indeed pleased and thrilled to see so many patriots.

What puzzled him was the presence of large, grey donkeys and a few grunt­ ing pigs The chairman for that meeting was Ernest Lalljee. He was ill-versed in ,the particulars of chairing meetings and was specially thrilled to be given an opportunity to preside over one. He had prepared a lengthy speech with many large emphatic words to impress both Dalchand and the audience.

He had practised for days before his mirror and had learnt every syllable by heart, What was more, he had always wanted to be a successful! public speaker but the opportunity never came. With this thought in mind, he strode manfully onto the stage. His appearance was greeted with heckles and cat calls. To these he merely smiled back. By now tension had gripped him. He approached the “mike” with fear and a hollow sensation in his stomach. He had never spoken with a “mike” before and he felt a tinge of excitement in doing so. He felt his knees grow weak, his eyelids were quivering and this made sight difficult. What was more, he sensed the feeling of hostility towards him in the air. He was sorry he had ever accepted Dalchand’s invitation to chair this meeting. He knew that violence would eventually end the meeting, “ Friends” he squeaked into the “mike” and his voice was so comical that the whole audience roared with laughter. “ Friends we are gathered here to hear Mr. Dalchand speak. His father.

Pandit Oudit Narine Maraj, is well known to all of you. Without further ado I present to you, Mr. Dalchand.”

Lalljee was soaking wet. He could feel beads of perspiration down his legs. His face was drenched, his shirt stuck to his back clenched fists were dripping. He gratefully left the rostrum, picked gingerly to the back of the shop bridge and sat uncomfortably on a backed chair.

running and his his way straight-

Dalchand approached the “mike” amidst a spatter of hand clapping, wild heckling and cat-calls. He was smiling and seemingly unperturbed but deep down he had many small doubts. “ Friends, Guyanese, Countrymen’’^ he shouted “we are gathered here to hear the pleading of your servant, DalcBand. I ask you to support me, to

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man of integrity, a man of who has lived in the same as you do. The most suitable Dalchand.”

At this point a donkey started to bray followed by the others and the large crowd became helpless with laughter. From the back came signs of disorder and someone started his own public meeting. Dalchand sensed the crowd’s hostility but manfully continued CT promise you, if T am elected in the Legislative Council, I will try my best to save you from the pinnacles of the Government” .

His emphasis on “pinnacles” was unheard. unruly.

The crowd was again getting

?T will always remember Amahdale and its respectable citizens. T have rum in the caskets and it is all for you. This can show that I am on your side.”

The crowd started to cheer and Dalchand motioned to Lalljee to bring the rum out. From the crowd someone threw an egg at Dalchand and it caught him squarely in his face. Its awful smell shocked him and he felt himself developing a nausea. He found his uncontrollable temper flaring but managed to check it and smile. Another egg flew through the air and took him on the chest staining his spotless terelyne shirt. His temper had now burst its bonds and his full fury fell on the audience.“Eggs won’t hurt me but a bad government, such as the present one, will see you all in the dung heap. After all my father had done for you, you ungrateful wretches, this is the way you greet me - with eggs. I had thought of drinking with everv man in Amahdale but now I have changed my m ind..........”

A stone sailed towards Dalchand’s head but he ducked and instead it struck Lalljee, who was coming out of the shop laden with gallon bottles of rum, on the nose. Lalljee instinctively dropped the rum and grabbed his split bleeding nose. The bottles crashed on the floor and its precious liquid flowed through crevices on the shop bridge. Eggs and bricks flew from all directions onto the stage and Dalchand and Lalljee sought refuge behind the closed doors of the shop. By accident a stone struck the flourescent bulb plunging the bridge into darkness. Men ran forward and seized microphone, rostrum and toy car.

The microphone was smashed, the rostrum thrown in the gutter and some small urchin ran away with the car tucked under his arm. Outside the angry men raged while inside Lalljee was a worried man and Dalchand was sobbing quietly. ,■

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M. M SYED P. D. FRASER K. S. BYRNE J. L. ROBINSON D. E. L. AYRES, G. R. GLASHEEN Mr. R. J. M OORE

To describe our year’s exploits as mediocre, would be giving praise where praise is not due. It is true that there were some ideas, but it is also true that there was little or no organisation, less intellectual stimulation and still less attendance. Over and over again our supervisor commented on the low standard of Debating in Q.C. and were it not for outstanding individuals like Mr. P. D. Fraser, our Society would be extraordinarily dreary.

Anticipating this drudgery which was handed down by our predecessors, we set out to remedy the situation. Accordingly, on Friday September 27 th* 1963, we held our first meeting, a debate of a rather sensational nature: ' It drew the crowds alright. The subject was “ That the Youth of the 1960’s are a depraved lot.” The proposition was Mr. Byrne and Mr. Isaacs and the opposition Mr. Fraser and Mr. Thompson. The proposers triumphed, but not easily. From that evening the crowds dwindled so much so that at an Inter-House Semi-Final there were six members of the House, three being visitors.

During the first term we took part in the Patrick Dargan Competition reaching as far as the quarter-finals. Our representatives were Messrs.

Harris, GJasheen, Fraser and Byrne. Here, an observation is necessary. No one likes to lose, and losing under questionable circumstances is particularly unbearable so in a National Competition one expects to have competent judges.

The decision against Q.C. was accepted by the majority with scant relish, even by the winners. However, the competition was useful to us despite some intolerable subjects. The Society must thank those supporters who saw us up to our Waterloo and who were disappointed as we were in the final result, where by all rational observations, the trophy would have been ours.

This did not rupture our cordial relations with B.H.S. They took part in a meeting for impromptu speeches and a Mock Court held on November 8th and 22nd. Despite Characters such as I. M. Slick and U. R. Slimy the Mock Court was not a success although the “court-room” was packed. This brought an end to the first Term.

The second and third terms were used to run off the Inter-House Debating Competitions Weston defeated Cunningham in the Finals and so prevented Cunningham from winning the Alsopp Cup for the fourth time.

All in all, this competition exposed some talent and produced some boredom The standard achieved was very mediocre although some individuals were well above this and others well below. V ^attem pted with no success to bring off an Inter-Form Competition for the^U pper School. The majority of the forms were willing, but extenuating circumstances prevented any materialisa­ tion of our whims and fancies.

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Concluding therefore, I must observe that the poor debating is a re­ flection of the prevailing circumstances in this country. But we must realise that it is foolish to jump on a sinking ship. It is high time that the Modernites emancipate themselves and it is also high time that the Classicalists learn some mathematical logic. We can afford to treat intellectual miscre­ ants but with great disdain. Further, our Society is a Debating one and nothing is done about the literary side. I hope that our English and History Faculties will encourage public speaking in their forms if we are to avoid sinking to the level of our legislative assembly.

Despite all this, as I said before, some individuals appeared of a more mediocre standard than the rest. There is still hope.

to be

KEITH S. BYRNE Secretary Note

Mr. Byrne modestly ommitted from this report the fact that he has been the hardest working member of the committee despite the call of examinations.

Committee for the year 1964 - 65 President Vice-President Secretary Recording Secretary Committee Members

JUNIOR

P. D. FRASER J. L. ROBINSON K .S. BYRNE D. A. MORRISON J. O. B. WILLS R. O. KISSOON G. R. GLASHEEN

DEBATING

President — Secretary — Committee Members —

SO CIETY

T. R. GLASHEEN P. M. RAMSAMMY J. GAJRAJ, J. MORRIS, A. RAMESSAR MR. N. A. ROBINSON

Supervisor

During the first half of the Chirstmas term our hard-working visor Mr. Jackson, was replaced by Mr. N. A. Robinson.

Super­

This year we introduced an inter-form debating competition in the Lower School. A Cup was presented by the Supervisor and the President and was won this year by 3 Classical This competition has unearthed much talent and it is with no misgivings whatsoever that I say that this has been a very successful year for our Society.

The Committee for the School-year 1964—65 is President — T. V. WILKINSON Secretary — J. MORRIS Committee Members — J. GAJRAJj&#C, CORSBY T. R. GLASHEEN — President.

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C O L L E G E H IS T O R IC A L SO C IET Y D. A. GRANGER R. D. MEDAS D. E. AYRES K. S. BYRNE, H. M. SYED MR. N. K. ROBINSON

- This year has not been altogether what we expected it to be. When the present committee was elected, our Supervisor put forward suggestions as to what we could include in our programme. These were that firstly we should turn away from the old custom of inviting distinguished speakers to address us and we should hold discussions on our own. Secondly, we should do some research on particular aspects of Guianese and West Indian History and prepare essays on them which should include our comments and an­ alyses. These could then be bound and placed in our library. The Com­ mittee thought this a very good idea and incorporated it into our programme which also included plans for holding film show s and visits to places like the archives. Unfortunately, we were unable to complete this programme.

The only part which was really put into practice was that of having discussions. A variety of topics of current interest were considered, for example, there were discussions on Malaysia, Vietnam, Civil Rights, in the U.S A. and B G.—Venezuela border issue. The persons who led these dis­ cussions must be congratulated on the way in which they prepared their subject matter and during the discussions members showed that their analytical and critical faculties were fairly well developed and some very interesting ideas were put forward. The President was able to make an agreement with the British Information Services for a supply of news bulletins and booklets. These came in very useful in the preparation of subject matter for the discussions, During the first term attendance at meetings was commendable. However, in the second term, there was an alarming deterioration in attendance.

Several meetings had to be cancelled for lack of attendance. There are several factors which can be held responsible. For one thing, the activities of this term were many and it is to be presumed that members found it difficult to cope with them all. Then again, there was our yearly civil disturbance which seems to generate a feeling of frustration and disaffection within the citizens of the country and this sentiment has reached the pupils here and is surely instrumental in the fall off attendance.

In this last term only the annual general nfeeting was held to elect office bearers for the new year. No other meetings* Could have been held since everybody was preoccupied mainly with preparations for exams. It was hoped to have the film shows and visits to places o^festorical interest this term but this proved impossible, ' ? *■ * Nothing was done in the ^esear^ffield because there was a rush to complete our syllabus for the examinations/^. This rush was a result of the setback which was suffered in the first year ^because of the general strike of 1963.

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It is hoped that the succeeding committee will be able to fulfil more of this excellent programme and perhaps introduce some innovations. The Sixth formers this year should have no worry at all over the completion of the syllabus and they along with the Fifth .Forms, can carry out the research project. The latter should not find this difficult since they have more leisure hours at their disposal than the Sixths.

The membership of this society is at present almost entirely restricted to members of the Classical stream. It would be a good thing if more mem­ bers of the Modern stream would join.

An entirely different way of look­ ing at various topics is sure to be present among them and this would ens ure even livelier discussions and a wider set of opinions on matters under dis­ cussion. In this Society one can find topics under consideration to stimulate the intellectual faculties and one can get practice in putting forward one’s opinions logically and in criticising intelligently. This tends to help one to judge matters in a mature manner. This can be of help in the future when we take our places in the running of our country's affairs.

This country needs mature men.

RONALD D. MEDAS Secretary Committee for the year 1964-65 President — Secretary — Treasurer — Committee Member —

P. D. FRASER K. S. BVRNE R. O. K1SSOON G. R. GLASHEEN

PH O TO GRAPH IC

S O C IET Y

President Secretary Treasurer

V. I. CHIN R. A. ADAMS E. M. CHIN

The Society has functioned satisfactorily this year.

During the first term Mr. Chic Young offered his services to the Society in a bid to assist in our progress. At a lecture given by Mr. Young members were entertained with competent photographic work and expert advice for which we are thankful. Meetings have been irregularly attended by a few throughout the year: and it cannot be stressed too much that regular, punctual attendance at meetings is necessary.

The financial position of the Society is fair and the prompt payment of dueCBy its members

should improve with

Work done by the S oallfL h&S19been prompt and efficient.

RONALD A. ADAMS Secretary.

Office bearers for 1964—1965 President — R. A. ADAMS Secretary-Treasurer — F. A. KHAN

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President Vice President Secretary

H. M. SYED N. JABOUR R A. ADAMS

This year our Society has had a new Supervisor, Mrs. L. Persaud, who succeeded Mr. Clayton who returned to England last year.

During last term the Society planned to stage Shakesphere’s “A Mid­ summer Night’s Dream” There were several rehearsals but interest and co-op^ eration faded and subsequently the play had to be abandoned.

The Society has been fortunate, however, in securing some advice from Mr. Hamish Wilson when he was here in June last. A workshop was also organised by the Theatre Guild for students from Secondary Schools in George­ town during the latter part of last term. These sessions were held at the Playhouse and our representatives were Rickford. Chan, Gordon, Gumbs Holder, Dow, Fraser, Glasheen, Scott and Young, The society looks forward to the services of these ambassadors as well as its other members for re­ newed interest in the Society, since a Society makes progress by the con­ scientious efforts of its members.

We also express our thanks to our Supervisor Mrs. Persaud, for her services, to our Society during the school year. She left for Barbados at the end of last „term to reside there.

RONALD A. ADAMS Secretary Office Bearers 1964-65 President R. B. CHAN Vice President J. R. RTCKFORD Secretary G. I. GUMS

A RT President

SO C IETY —

R.

E.

DANIELS

Since its inception under the benevolent eye of Mr. E. R. Burrowes, Art Master, the Art Society has sought to develop among its members an appreciation of beauty and art forms and to enable them to further their skill in painting, sketching and sculpturing.

Members also enter various competitions and hold exhibitions of work done such as the Speech Day Exhibition, which is one of the highlights of Speech Day. The Society is devoted to inculcating its members with a sense of appreciation of Art in General. From time to time film shows on art topics are organised and established local artists are also invited to lecture on and demonstrate the various methods by which a person can put on canvas his impressions of life. Modern Art is essentially the study of methods by which an artist records his impressions of a scene or event.

R.

E. DANIELS President

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President

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Secretary

H. CHOO-KANG

Treasurer

W. J. GRIFFITH M ISS K* SINGH

B.H.S. Representative

OBJECTS OF THE SOCIETY : To promote the interest of its members in scientific activities and subjects, and to improve their knowledge in matters scientific.

The year 1963/64 has been* for the Science Society, one of good progress* During this year there were a great many setbacks which impeded the progress of the Society. Chief of these, was the unrest which is still rife in the country.

This has resulted in a lack of wholehearted support by members. In all, there were 7 lectures, 4 film shows and 3 tours. Of these, two events stand out.

These were the celebration of the 100th meeting and the Tour to Demba.

We were sorry to lose the services of our Secretary and Bishop's High representative, Miss K. Singh, but their posts were soon taken over by Mr. R. Ng-a-Fook and Miss A. Narine, who showed themselves quite capable of handling their jobs.

During the latter half of the year, the attendance dropped, this being due to the fact that most members were from the Upper Sixths and were studing for the G.C.E. “ A” level Examinations. It is hoped that in the coming year more Fifth and Lower Sixth students will join.

It is also interesting to note that several clauses in the constitution were to be amended. These were Article 3 Clause 11, Article 4 and Article 5.

To the many lecturers, personnel of the U.SJ.S., B.I.S. and British Council who made the loan of films possible, and to Demba, the Committee expresses Us sincere thanks for their kind services and courtesy extended to us.

Finally, the Committee wishes to extend to its members its thanks for their enthusiastic support and hope that future members will continue to do so and better still, to make the society one of the best in the school.

Following are the meetings that were held:Wednesday, 2nd

October

Friday, 19th October

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General discussion

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Celebration of 100th meeting and lecture by Dr. H. Drayton

Thursday, 25th October

Tour to Guiana Graphic

Wednesday, 1st November

Lecture by Mr. Trotz on Crystalography

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Lectures by (i) Mr. G B. Bourne on Expression of Emotions (ii) Mr. Ragobeer on Radar (iii) Miss Mongul on Evidence for Evolution

Saturday, 30th November

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Tour to Water Works

Wednesday,

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Film show by British Council

Wednesday, 20th January 64

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Film Show by British Council

Wednesday, 27th January

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Lectures by (i) Mr. Tiwari on Life and the Universe

6th

December ‘64

(ii) Mr. F. M. Khan on Purging of Sugar (iii) Miss C. Solomon on The Helerotroph Theory.

Tuesday, 7th February ‘64

Film show by British Information Services

Thursday

Lecture and Film Show on Alcan by Mr. Tisshaw

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General discussion

Thursday, 8th April *64 Tuesday, 120th April to Thursday, 24th April c64

Tour to Demba

Thursday, 28th May ‘64

Lecture by Mr. J. Drepaul

Thursday, 16th July ‘64

Annual General Meeting K. A. NG-A-FOOK Secretary Office

Bearers 1964-65

President

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Secretary

R. RAMPRASAD

Recording Secretary Treasurer

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A. NG-A-FOOK

B.O.V. HARRIPRASHAD V. S. SANKAR

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A. V.

Misir

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R. E. A.

Joint Treasurers

K. Sawh, M. lasrel

Daniels

The need for an audit of the Society’s books became so great that from the beginning of the school year an auditor, Mr. Ramessar, was assign­ ed to us from the Co-operative Department. Soon after he started on his work he fell ill and had to discontinue the audit. The nature of his illness was not disclosed.

Another auditor, Mr. A. M. Safraj, took over the job and with our Co-operative officer, Miss Devonish, manfully tackled it and completed it in April.

The Society was then able to resume its normal activities. However, a General Meeting could not be held until the Audit Report was available to the Committee and as a result several of the members took no part in the activities of deposit and banking. The Store was re-activated to sell off stock remaining from previous years under the direction of Messrs. Misir and H . P, Sharma. A decision on the future of the store would be taken after all surplus stock was sold. As the Store owes the Society it should continue to operate.

Unfortunately, in June 1964 some stock was stolen from the Store, a serious loss. It is hoped that proper measures will be taken in future to prevent a recurrence.

The Audit Report revealed several deficiencies such as a lack of proper bookkeeping. The Committee was urged to remedy this as soon as possible.

A co-op Training Scheme organised by the Co-operative Department is to get underway in August and it is expected that the Society would send representatives to this Scheme.

The final business of the year was the payment of savings to leavers and the election of office bearers for the year 1964-65.

school

To the new Committee I give my best wishes and hopes for a success­ ful year.

R. E. A . DANIELS Secretary.

Office bearers 1964-65 President Secretary Joint Treasurers Committe Members

M. Israel T. A. Smith J. Persaud, J. Gajraj R. J. Massay M. Robertson, H. Phillips, V. Pyle, C. Glasgow

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SO C IETY

President

J.

A.

PIGGOTT

Secretary

L.

K

HOLDER

Supervisor

MR. C.

O. PERRY

The Society was able to carry out four extractions, two in the Christ­ mas term and one each in the other two terms during the past year.

The long dry season however affected honey production throughout the country and to a greater extent our hives since our expansion programme was threatened by the long overdue wet season. The gamble taken paid off, however, in the quality of honey which was clear because of the new frames which replaced the old ones in the supered chambers. Over 200 lbs. of honey was obtained from the four extractions of which 90% was sold. 95% of this amount was purchased by staff and members of the school. Unfortunately the supply of honey was unable to satisfy the de­ mand in the school but with the additional hives next year it is hoped that there will be an increase in honey production.

At the beginning of the year the chambers of the hives were not up to standard and two were rotten whilst most of the other <chome-made efforts had warped considerably and replacements were necessary.

At present there are three supered hives, a brood chamber and the observa­ tion hive in the laboratory all of which are showing great activity es­ pecially the observation hive The old stand was replaced by a new one and we must thank Mr. Jacobs, foreman of the construction gang, who gave us materials.

Money from honey sales was able to provide the Society with new hives, frames, gloves, veils, a smoker, a hive tool, an uncapping knife and a book on practical bee-keeping. The book ought to give new members a complete picture of bee-keeping whilst the protective equipment should help them overcome their fear of bees which is the main reason for the small membership of the Society and lack of younger members. The Society should not, however, forsake efficiency for large membership since the success of the Society lies not in its membership but in honey produc­ tion and maintenance of hives which in itself is her work.

J. A.

PIGGOTT President

Office Bearers 1964-65 President

L. K. HOLDER

Secretary

A.

N. SMITH

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MUSICAL Supervisor:

Miss L. deW. DOLPHIN,

SOCIETY G.R.S.M., (London)

The Musical Society is usually most active during the year in which the Biennial Music Festival is held and this past School year has been one of much activity and many successes.

During the Christmas Term the Junior Choir contributed a Radio Con­ cert, part of the History and Culture Week Celebrations, and there was a Film Show through the courtesy of the U .SLS. at which the following films were shown: Songs of the Campus Boys’ Choir School California Junior Symphony The Music Festival Competitions took place towards the end of the Easter Term. The Boys’ Choir Cup was won by the Junior Choir ‘B’ Championship Cups were won by Maxwell, C. W. (Vocal) and Kadan, A.D. (Instrumental, while medals for First Place were won by Singh, S.A., Cox, H. Maxwell, C. W., Low, R.A., Ali, J. A, Kadan, A.D., Joseph, E.A.S. and David, C.A. The Jets gained First Place in the Instrumental Group for Guitars and Percussion.

Certificates for Second and, Third Places gained by Kirton, R. M. Walks, B. Cox, H. Phillips, H. R., Marshall, L., Walcott, P.L., Joseph E.A.S., and Joseph, K.A., the Queen’s College Male Voice Choir and the Queen’s College Male Voice Quartet.

During the August Term the Junior Choir took part in Concerts given by the Bishops’ High School Music Club and the Music Teachers’ Asso­ ciation.

There was the usual withdrawal of the Senior Boys during the Exam­ ination Term, but it is hoped that a new crop of ‘Male Voices’ will emerge at the beginning of the new School year. Attendance during the year was good and prizes for maximum attendance were awarded to Hus­ bands, D.M., and Benjamin, N.S.P. &

ISLAMIC President Vice-President Secretary Committee members Supervisor

— — — — —

SO C IETY R. BACCHUS A. B. MAHABOOB N. MOHAMED H. C H \N , S. A. NASIR MR. M. DeV. DELPH

The Queen’s College Islamic Society was launched on 13th March 1964,

by Mr. M. DeV. Delph who had kindly consented to be the Supervisor.

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At the inaugural meeting the scope of the Society was discussed in detail and a committee elected. Since then, the Society has started laying the important ground-work necessary for a flourishing society. There were three meetings and among the guest speakers invited were Moulvi M. A. Nasir and Hafiz McDoom, B.A. It is hoped that during the coming year the scope of be considerably broadened and very many more prominent to speak. Members have already indicated their desire to the new Committee and Ainsha Allah it is hoped that the able to continue its very important task.

N. Office bearers 1964-1965 President — Vice-President — Secretary — Committee members —

Musical Directors

MOHAMED — Secretary.

R. BACCHUS A. B. MOHABOOB K. ROHOMAN S. A .. NASIR, HUSSAIN

C H R IS T IA N President Vice-President Secretary Asst. Secretary/Treasurer Committee members

the Society will Muslims invited co-operate with Society will be

F E L L O W S H IP C.A. YING A. B. FARLEY A. YOUNG R. BISRAM E. DEVONISH, J O. SMITH B M. ROBERTSON P. DYAL,v T. APPLEWAITHE

“ Go ye into the world and preach the gospel .......... ” These are the forceful words which explain the purpose of Bible Club in our School. For the mission of Bible Club is to show and tell to the members of the school that the dynamic power of Jesus Christ can completely transform an indivi­ dual's life and can determine both his physical and eternal destiny, During the past year, we have had many blessings and setbacks; but God is able <cto keep that which we have committed unto Him against that day”.

May God richly bless A. Farley, E. Devonish, J. Smith, P. Dyal, K. Daniels who are leaving, Those who remain will have the task of raising the banner of Christ loft, to weather the storms and squalls of another school year.

A. YOUNG — Secretary Office Bearers 1964-65 C. A. YING President — Vice-President — C : A. WARREN R. KISSON Secretary — Asst. Secretary/Treasurer — A. YOUNG * Committee Members — R BISRAM B. M. ROBERTSON

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MECCANO

CLUB

Supervisor

Mr. C. I. DRAYTON

President

M. A. R. RAI

Vice-President

R. M, CHOO-HUM

Secretary

A. L. BOSTON

During the Christmas term 1963 the Club functioned The attendance at meetings was on the whole a fairly high total membership. These meetings were held every week o f October. In some cases there were two meetings per

very satisfactorily. percentage of the from the middle week.

I think it was the keeness of a large number of members which prompted them to ask permission to work on two days every week. This is an unsurpassed record for the Meccano Club; never before have there been so many members who attended so many meetings.

In the second term the first forms were very enthusiastic about the Club. The membership rose to thirty and it was necessary to divide the Club into two groups which met on,. two separate days each week. These rather well attended double sets of meetings lasted until the end of January after which time the dark room was devoted completely to the preparation of experiments to be used as demonstrations in a course on the Teaching of Science.

When school re-opened very late in April much of the apparatus was still in the dark room and it was decided that we would start model building after it had been moved. This was subsequently done but unfortunately no meetings were held during the August term.

It is to be hoped that in the coming year much of the interest and en­ thusiasm shown by the younger members of the Club will be sustained and come to fruition in the production of many interesting models. It is only by regular attendance and conscientious application the Club can continue to thrive as it did earlier this year.

M.A.R. RAI, President.

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CLUB

President

C; B. L. MORGAN

Vice-President

H. SCANTLEBURY

Secretary

J. O. SMITH

Treasurer

J. B. BOURNE

Supervisors

Messrs.

N. K. ROBINSON & SMITH

This year, like last year, the Tour Club has been seriously affected by the prevailing conditions in the country. Nevertheless, the Club made a tour of the Tapacuma project on the Essequibo Coast, during the latter part of August. However, the size of the party was affected and only 8 boys and 2 masters managed to make the trip.

During the year only one tour was made and that was a tour to Docol.

Arrangements had been made to tour one of the Estates, but this too was affected by the strike in the Sugar Industry. Plans had been made to tour Surinam but these fell through and subsequently the Club’s attention was turned towards Trinidad. Again these plans were frustrated because of lack of funds. It was hoped that assistance would have been forthcoming from firms in Trinidad but this was not possible.

Despite all these handicaps, the Club is pursuing plans to visit Kamarang during the August holidays. It is hoped that these arrangements will be successful. There was one fund-raising effort during the year. A dance was held in the Dining Hall on April 17th and a considerable profit was made.

This helped to boost the funds of the Club.

J. O. SMITH Secretary C. B. L. MORGAN President O ffice Bearers 1964-65 President

—

N. KHAN

Vice-President

R. E. CHEEKS

Secretary

M PATTERSON

Treasurer

T SMITH

Committee Member

F. LIVERPOOL

Supervisors

Messrs. N. K. ROBINSON &

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CLUB

President

A. B. FARLEY

Vice-President

R. E. A. DANIELS

Treasurer

E. L. SCOTT

Secretary

K. A. JOSEPH

Asst. Secretary

E. M. CHIN

Supervisor

Mr. D. CHANG-SANG

This past year has been a disappointing one in many respects, and like others this Club has not achieved its ambition. At the beginning of the School year we valiantly launched an assault campaign to reaweaken interest from the school and so revive this Club. We met with a heartening re­ sponse from the Third and Fourth forms and enrolled a few more members from the higher forms, but alas, our campaign was doomed for failure for more than one reason.

We spent most of the first term storing away the bits of equipment we had into our newly acquire cupboard in the museum. After this we were in­ terrupted by the Inter House Cricket Competition with which our President, among others, was deeply involved. Lack of a proper programme and the approaching exams, claimed the remainder of the school year.

This brings us to a serious problem which has successfully thwarted our plans. Despite the enthusiasm shown by our Supervisor in co-ordinating our efforts at the beginning of the year, progress was hampered by the unavaila­ bility of funds. The very nature of the Club makes it expensive and when our only source of revenue is through dues, which of necessity need to be high, the result is that not many members pay up. We do feel that, like the Meccano Club, the Radio Club would benefit termendously from a grant from School funds and would be an enormous help to the many students who are keen on this technology.

We say a hearty thanks to our President and Vice-President who have really tried to keep this Club going and who shall be leaving us. We also wish to thank our Supervisor who was responsible for the growth in mem­ bership. We hopefully look forward to the new year.

E. L. SCOTT Treasurer,

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F R A N C A IS

President

—

C. A. YING

Vice-President

—

M. NIAMATALI

Secretary

—

A. YOUNG

Treasurer

—

D. L. AYRES

Supervisor

-- -

Mr. D. BENJAMIN

Under the able supervision of Mr. Tnsanally, plans were made at the beginning of the year to create a wider interest in French culture and the French language. Mrs. Fredericks, <6une P a ri^ n n e ’' of the Alliance Francaise was invited to lecture to the boys on French customs and life in France.

Mr. Benjamin introduced her and she spoke on many interesting topics such as French food, Algeria, Sport in Fiance, and the activities of French teenagers. After this successful meeting notices were sent to every form in­ viting each one to produce and perform a French skit or play; this met with a poor response and the interest of members waned.

For the rest of the year, the Society remained inactive and little was accomplished. This lack of interest was probably due to competition by other activities such as examinations, House football, School Sports, etc.

As a new School year dawns on us, it is hoped that an interest in French culture and the French language will blossom and flourish among the boys. For they should see French not as a boring subject but as a wonderful means of communication with people of France. This is our aim, and our motto will be Vive Le Francais!”

A. YOUNG Secretary

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BOYS

CAMP

Every year the Rotary Club of the three Guianas and Barbados; holds a boys’ Camp with each country being hosts in turn. The aim of the Camp is to foster better relationship among students in different countries.

This year the Camp was held in Cayenne from the 14th-25th of August, There were twenty-two campers which included six from Paramaribo, five from Barbados, five from British Guiana and six from Cayenne.

The first weekend spent by the campers passed eventfully. Monday was the official opening of the Camp and the organised tours started with a trip to the Degrad de Stoupan. On Tuesday we were supposed to visit the lakes of Rorota but the radiator of the bus was punctured while going up a mountain so we were therefore unable to continue. Wednesday was another day of disapointment because our tour of the Camp, was cancelled.

Nevertheless, we spent the rest of the day on the beach. Thursday was a a more welcome day because we were to visit Iraceubo. The trip took about three hours each way and we had to pass through the three villages, Sarivot Kourou and Sinnanary, and to cross two rivers. At Iracoubo we spent only about half an hour because of the ferocious mosquitoes we encountered there during the midday. We went back to Sinnary and took our lunch there. The trip back to Cayenne was uneventful. On Friday another attempt was made to climb to the lakes of Rorota; this time we succeeded and saw the five lakes of Rorota. The afternoon was spent at the Coconut Beach.

Saturday there was no tour but in the evening there was a party organised for the campers.

The new week started with a picnic on the beach. We were told that it was the best beach in Cayenne. At about ten thirty on Sunday morn­ ing we left for the Bourda Beach. Although the day was cloudy we enjoyed ourselves thoroughly. Monday was spent shopping. Tuesday morning came and after spending eleven days together, we had to say goodbye to the new found friends.

We left Cayenne at about ten o’clock. The Guianese stayed in Para­ maribo for another four days while the Barbadians left for Barbados. That was the end of another camp sponsored by the Rotary Clubs.

RUPERT BISRAM (5 Mod.)

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CADETS Distribution of the Corps.

Commanding Officer Cadet Officers C.S.M. Sergeants Corporals

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L/Corporals

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Senior Cadets Captain Cadet officers C.S.M. Sergeants

1 2 1 2

Recruits

Capt. C. E. Barker, E.D. D. A, Chung, C. B. L. Morgan, Bourne Roberts Granger, Holder, Haynes, Pigott Smith, Byrne, Applewaithe (ag.)

Changlee, Persaud, Jagernauth, M. B. I. Scott, Bryan (ag.)

Dyanand (ag.)

Brown, Bowling, Thomas.

Daly, 5 Corporals 6 L/Corporals 5 Snr. Cadets 40 Cadets

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Resignations during the year:Snr. Corporal Harris w. ef, f.

L/Corporal Robinson w- ef. f.

Snr. Cadet Ragobeer w. ef. f.

Cadet Rai w. ef. f.

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CHRISTMAS TERM Training did not get underway until the end of October because instructors from the B.G.V.F. were not available. All parades during the term were in some way connected with the Armistice Day Parade; there were two rehearsal parades the first of which only unit commanders and markers attended. Whole units were invited to the second.

This year the cadet unit was under the command of Cadet Officer Morgan with Cadet Officer Chung at second in command. The remainder of the unit was composed of C.S.M., 2 sergeants and 27 O.R’s. Rifles were not carried this year because the Grenadiers Guards pointed out the difference in drill of units carrying Mark 4 rifles and their own S.L.R.’s.

In previous years the Corps was usually in the last contingent to arrive at the Cenotaph but this year the Corps was in the first contingent arriv­ ing behind the Police Band on the parade square. There were two more parades for the term. All ranks had looked forward to the annual Torch Light parade which unfortunately did not come off — the B.G. festival seemed to have suffered an unnatural death.

EASTER TERM The term started off with a ten mile cross-country route march.

About 8 members of the Corps failed to finish the march on foot. High­ light of this march was the refreshment which was served after. Shortly after this, recruitment took place and the number of recruits showed an increase over that of the last 2 years* The 2nd year recruits were trained

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for their passing-out parade which was to take place early in the Summer Term. Actually their uniforms were made and they now lie on the shelves of the Cadet stores. The “basic’’ and proficiency” trainees were taken through all the field craft and weapon training necessary for the examina­ tions. The Tuesday recruit parades were taken over by Corporals Chase and Washington of the B.G.V.F. because Staff Sergeant Nicols and Sergeant Barker were unavailable to us on those days. During the term the inter­ section competition was re-organised after a lapse of about 5 years.

SUMMER TERM There was only 1 parade for the term at which map reading was done. Class-room work for the Basic and Proficiency examination was to be done in the early part of the term and a route march, night manoeuvres and small bore rifle shooting were to occupy the end of the term. This wras not to be. Instructors and rifles became unavailable when the B.G.V.F. were embodied to restore law and order in this strike-torn land.

At this point the future of the Corps looks bleak. It suffered serious setbacks when Lts. Clarke and Dyal left to take up appointments else­ where. Coupled with this, the Commanding Officer had the added burden of Deputy Headmaster thrust upon his shoulders so the time he could spend with the Corps was severely limited.

Because there has been no camp since 1961 there will be no holder of Part I and II certificates when the new academic year starts. The question is asked what should be done with the Corps? Some suggest disbanding but the answer lies entirely with the Commandant of the B.G.V.F. G. B.

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SCOUTS The past year has not been glorious. Impoverished by the departure of Scoutmaster Rickford and experienced Scouts GjLow, C. W. Hubbard, Farquharson, C. Mangal, R. O. Robinson, and David, we were further handicapped by the regrettable, but necessary, striking off of thirteen of the older members of the troop.

A separate Senior Section was formed so that the older Scouts could oper­ ate without much supervision from the few remaining Scouters who wbre badly needed to help train inexperienced juniors. Unfortunately, the Seniors have stagnated and measures to re-introduce the older system may have to be carried out.

A miniature Patrol Competition was held in the Summer Term for the purpose of training juniors. The Competition indicated that, whereas the Juniors are keen, they will need a lot more experience before they can hope to operate efficiently.

In August, the Troop sent G.R. Glasheen, J. Rickford, T. R. Glasheen, C. Ross and E. M. Monsanto, to the Third Caribbean Jamborette held at Zanderij in Surinam. R. Bradshaw, who was to have gone also, unfortunately broke his arm at the last meeting of the school-year. Ross is to be com­ mended on the mature way in which he handled himself at the Jamborette and has now proved himself capable of greater responsibility.

Progress has not been as good as was expected, though the Juniors and one or two of the Seniors have gained many badges. G. R. Glasheen gained his Bushman’s Thong in early May and his Queen’s Scout badge on June 18th. P. L. Glasheen should have his Greene Cord early in September as should P. L. Ramsammy. Rose and Monsanto should gain their First Class Badges in the near future. At present they are prevented from taking their 24 hours hikes by the present state of disorder in the country. The Seniors have made no progress worthy of mention.

Praise must ""be given to Scouters, especially A. S. M. Robinson who, aided by Daniels, fhas managed to provide a training programme to prevent the Troop from following, as a whole, the way of the lethargic and largely, if no t totally, inactive Senior Section.

The new school term should bring some improvement in our standards and help us once more to reach our pinnacle of unrivalled superiority.

A summary of the year’s activities and events is as follows September With Patteison as T. L. ex-S.M. Butler and A. S. Me. Wilkinson and R. Robinson enlisted recruits had kept the Troop running until the return from the Greek Jamboree of A.S.M. Daniels, Morrison and the two Glasheens. D. A. Morrison became T.L., Bisram, G. Glasheen, Patterson and J. Rickford became P.Ls. of Rattlesnake, Horse Mongoose and Tiger patrols respectively.

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November Sir Charles Maclean, Chief Scout of the Commonwealth, visited B.G. and met the Troop at the “ Kaiap ” held on B.G.’s grounds.

Sir Charles remembered having met the Q.C. representatives at the World Jamboree in Greece.

A “Wide Game” was held late in the month. It took the form of a manhunt, ending in a melee at 10 p.m. on the sea-wall. During the course of the game the three fugitives, the P.Ls. of Horse, Snake and Mongoose, nearly got bayonetted by a British sentry!

December The Seniors Christmas dance.

acted as waiters at

the Theatre

Guild’s annual

January-March The Annual Inter* Patrol Competition took place. I would term this display of high-standard Scoutcraft the last show of the Troop’s “ old brigade ” , for after this, the expulsion of slackers oc­ curred. Horse Patrol emerged the obvious winners. Rattlesnake put on such a poor show that when the re-shuffling occured, this discredited patrol was disbanded.

March Explusion of slackers. Separate Senior leadership of D. A. Morrison.

section is formed under the

April Training Camp held at Atkinson field to train the new Junior leaders showed up the general inefficiency and poor standards of Scouting.

May To commemorate our anniversary on Friday the 21st, the Troop was asked to wear Scout Uniform to school The fact that all of the Juniors and none of the Seniors did was an indication of the general state of affairs in the Troop.

May-July Junior Patrol Competition held for purposes of examination. Results have yet to be finalised but unimportant.

training rather are relatively

August Troop is represented at Surinam jamborette.

Valuable experience is gained by the Juniors and a good time had by all. We learnt about some strange Surinam customs.

G. R. Glasheen Troop Leader

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Corner

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Past

Show me where a lady lies On folds of linen, spun with sighs Thinking on a dream long gone Floating from a blushing dawn To the heedless void in Space A scrap of grey, forgotten lace, Her name was opportunity, she dwelt within my mind One fleeting glimpse, now, lost to me She goes, as do all of her kind.

I. M. CUMMINGS

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Hermit

“Is your name Smith?”

Nothing Not even a momentary flash replies Then the fear comes throbbing Pulsating through the depths and fuses With a frozen element. “ Is your name .

A Cresendo Of fear, fluttering through the eyes Ah, how hopeless — forced-dumb, forced-alone Alone - and reduced to the state Of an alien being, that instant, stone-cold, stone dead When the #hble world vibrates, and fills with the aroma Of terror. J^^passivity too strong To be overcome. A blankness Too powerful to be filled.

Dear heaven, How lonely it is upon this mountain !

I. L. ROBINSON

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To Musk Web of Silken melody Wind thy strands around my mind Send thought with glorious symphony Undulating on the wind Softly brush my pain away Bathe me in the light of day Till I fade into thy mesh From the prison of the flesh.

Starting from thy primal source Touch the bourn of human sense For all the wretchedness of life Silken web thouâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;rt recompense, Lap the shores of deepest self Rock the thrones of power and pelf Pull into thy rhythmier lays Light and life of all the days A. B. STEPHENSON

Unknowing Which man knows the rivers of his mind Estuaries, mud-choked, stifled by mist The veil of fears hides the weary thoughts, Moaning for havens and wondering find The dove fluttering around the armoured wreck.

Inexplicable the contradictions coexist r The shore, reason-border, elements collide, Ignorant o f monotony, the waves hide Truth - aimless violent the sea froths.

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OUR SPORTSM AN OF T H E YEAR DESMOND The honour of sportsman versatile Desmond T. Roberts.

T. of

the

ROBERTS year

(1963-1964) goes to

the

Within the last few years of his school career “Robbie” as he has been popularly called, has been an asset to many of the school’s teams.

He represented the school in volleyball, of which he was vice-captain in his last year at school; he also represented the school in football and at table-tennis. Last and by no means least he has represented the school in athletics in which sport he reached the summit of his sports career when he convincingly won the Open Championship with victories in the High Jump, Hurdles and 100 yards.

This final achievement was the crowning effort of his athletics career for “ Robbie” has for a long time been knocking at the door of this illustrious prize which had however eluded him. But contrary to all ex­ pectations he convincingly won the 100 yards and from that time he never looked back. “ Robbie” will also be remembered as one of Nobb’s House heroes whenever there was the Tug-of-War event and of course he will long be remembered in the annals of this House not only as a staunch supporter but also as a popular of House. ,.y

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The school wishes him all the .best in his future career, athletic or otherwise, and to him. we say “ Keep it up” .

Sports Editor.

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FO O TBALL Captain

D. A.

Vice-Captain

G.

YHAP

Secretary

R.

DUMMETT

Supervisor

Mr.

CHUNG

JONAS

Football has not been very successful this year. We have had a few victories but mostly we have been defeated.

We would probably have been in a good position in the “intermediate” section but unfortunately the football season started just around examination time and so many boys were unable to take part in the matches.

Football started off briskly at the beginning of the school year and almost all of the footballers were enthusiastic. And, under the coaching of Mr. Moore and the supervision of Mr. Jonas the team was gaining all the confidence and spirit that it needed to be successful. Then came the holidays and many of the boys lost all interest in football and only a few attended practices.

When school resumed and we started to play matches again we lost almost every match. This was mainly because of the lack of practice. The boys soon regained their confidence however and started serious training sessions for the Dias Cup semi-final. Queen’s put up a good fight al­ though they were one goal down but due to unforeseen circumstances the game had to be called off.

With better attendance at practices and better team spirit the Q.C. football team will be on the way to outstanding success.

R.

PEN

DUMMETT Secretary

P IC T U R E S

CHUNG, D. A. — Our captain. A good all-roulider. Usually plays left link. One of the fittest men on the side with a good:'Trick but should not hold the ball so long. ' ' . *• * YHAP, G. both feet ana is

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NARINE, K. — Our goal-keeper. Needs more practice but has the talent and uses it. Somewhat handicapped because of his glasses.

PIGGOT, P. — Another strong back. Possesses a powerful kick with his right foot. He should develop a left foot kick.

DYER, — A good all-rounder with a good kick but should try to play cleaner game.

ROBERTS, — A good player. a good kick. A good header.

Usually at right link.

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Athletic and fast with

CRAWFORD, — A newcomer to the team. Fast and good when of the goal. Should try to dribble less and pass more.

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EVANS, — A good player with a good kick but not fast enough off the mark. Seems to become lazy after the first half.

CUMBERBATCH, J. — The small boy of the side.

A forward with a good kick when in front of the goal but should try to develop it a bit more. Dribbles too much.

DALY, R. A. — The best attacking forward on the side. a good kick but holds on to the ball too long.

JOSEPH, — Another good all-rounder more shots at the goal.

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a good kick.

PERSICO, — A forward with a good right kick. the opposition.

WEST, — A sound back with a good kick. speed.

DANIELS, — Seems to have improved. velop a better kick.

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REPORT

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The school year 1963-64 was a year of mixed fortunes for our cricket team. During the 1963 Christmas term we were involved in a grim struggle with East Bank Estates for the Northcote Cup. In the final analysis we were defeated by a mere four points - East Bank securing 76 points to our 72 points. Queen’s College finished the season in a blaze of glory with outright victories over E.I.G C ..; Bookers S.C., and T&H.D.S.C. Outstanding perfor­ mances during this half of the season came from our captain R.K. Roopnarine who scored 114not out vs. St. Stanislaus and 83 vs. B.S.C., H. E. Dolphin who scored140 vs G.C.C. and 162 not out vs. Cosmos, and EL D. Ross who made 102 vs Bookers and 87 not out vs T. & H. D. In the bowling department ouroff-spinners Roopnarine and Morrison both captured over 75 wickets each for the season. Our wicket-keeper. G. P. Murray, was his usual brilliant self behind the stumps and also lent able support with the bat.

The Jacob Cup semi-final and final were both played during the Christmas term. In the semi-final we defeated St. Stanislaus College on first innings in a low scoring game. Queen’s College scored 140 in the first innings and succeeded in dismissing St. Stanislaus for a mere 5 5 . In our second inning A. R. Morrison hit a brilliant 51 including 3 sixes. In the final vs. Berbice High School, Queen’s College batted first and compiled the mammoth score of 487 before declaring.

This was due mainly to a brilliant knock of 327 not out by R. K. Roopnarine the captain, E. W. London scored 74 in a supporting innings. In the remaining time we failed to dismiss the Berbicians who struggled to 126 for 6 wickets.

1964 cricket season began in mid-February with a series of Wight Cup fixtures, since the Case and Northcote Cup competitions were suspended due to the Inter-territorial Cricket Tournament. The original captain for 19631964, R. K. Roopnarine, left school early in January, so the vice-captain, C. E. Denbow, had to take over. Early in the season C. V. Rohlehr and I. K. Haynes showed form with the bat. In the Northcote Cup competition we fielded a young team with several newcomers though the services of R. K. Roopnarine, A. R. Morrison and H. D. Ross were obtained at various times during the season. Q.C. suffered four outright defeats, and won one match outright, and one match on first innings, so that we ended the half­ season with 12 points Our basic weakness lies in our fielding, several catches being grassed.

Also our ground fielding was substandard. A concentrated effort has to be made in this department so as to bring about improvement for we should always remember that a team which hold their catches will win their matches.

The 2nd XI also has a very young team which is under the enthusiastic leadership of Mr. R. Issacs. They lost several of 4their earlier matches, but the team’s performance can be seen to be impyoviug with each match. There is also very much room for improvement in their *3|ekfing.

The Jacob Cup was postponed due to administrative difficulties and will probably be played in the coming Christtfes term. ‘ I t ^ hoped that practice for the coming season can begin as soon after the/- bx|tininations as passible so that players can be in top form when the seasdh beingSi . r

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Standing : D. Laym, P. Walcott. B. Moore.

Sitting : I. Haynes, Mr. Isaacs (supervisor) D. Warren.

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(on ground) (l to r) : L. Lee, L. Holder. F Chin Sitting (l to right) J. Smith, D. Morrison, Mr. Chang Sang (supervisor) K. Joseph R. Adams, Standing I. Haynes, P. Fraser, H Griffith, P. Thompson, M. Dow

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REPORT

(1963 - 1964) Ch ristm as

Term

This term was the most active one for table tennis, and indeed, the only one during which rivalry was at its keenest. The first tournament held was the Handicap Tournament, with handicaps ranging from - 8 to +9. An unusually large number of entries were received from new boys who acquitted themselves creditably showing promise and determination despite their lack of previous competitive experience. In fact, it was one of these young­ sters, Gregory Bourne (+ 9), who won the competition, defeating schoolcaptain Warren (- 8) in a hard- fought final by 3 games to 2.

An inter-form competition, for forms 1 to 3, was introduced for the first time this term, and this met with so much success that it was decided to make it an annual feature. Third Modern emerged Champion form, after being awarded a walk-over from Third Classical. This was a rather dis­ appointingly tame ending and an anti-climax to a tou rnament which had produc­ ed a remarkably high standard of play and which promised an exciting finish.

The school entered two teams for the Sherloch Cup which for the first time was being played on a League system. We finished third in one section, after conceding victory to the two top teams, Penultimate and Banks, which eventually won the Cup. The other team was not so successful, losing all but one of their matches in the other section.

Easter T e rm

The House Competition was staged this term, and the ten Houses were divided into two sections. Section 1 compromised Houses A, F, G, C, L, while Section 2 consisted of houses B, E, D H, K. For the third consecutive year, Pilgrim (E) House, incidentally last year’s Champion House, reached tf final of the Competition. As the winners of its section, Pilgrim earnec the right to meet Nobbs (L) House which had edged out Weston (F) by onep0inv to win Section 1 Nobbs won the competition by 3 sets to 2; and jad it not been for the negligence of the E House captain in failing to Urn Up to play, the result might have been different. As a result of this, N0^ s was given a walk-over in this vital set.

Sum m er Term

It is with regret that I have to report that this year's Se^Qj. an(j Junior Championships have not been run off. A start was made to hold both com­ petitions, but after the third rounds were played, the remaining rounds had to be postponed because of the proximity of both school "andvexternal exam­ inations. It is however hoped to continue the contfpetitions during the August holidays.

• Vv* >•' • •• * * ft'* A team was entered in this years Sherloch Cup, which was played on a knock-out basis. The team of Warren (capt.), Hayne-S (Vice-capt.) and Layne, managed to reach the quarter-final stage of the tou rnament before suffering defeat at the hands of the Chronicle A team whic;h included top Colony player, Mike Baptiste. ,v •a

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It is heartening to note that three of our players (Haynes, Layne and Warren) were among thirty of the Country’s top racquet weilders selected by the local Table Tennis Association to undergo a period of training in pre­ paration for the 1964 Caribbean Championships. These Championships are scheduled to be held in B.G. between August 24th and September 5th.

After reviewing the activities and achievements of the past year I am con­ vinced that there is a plethora of talent in the school especially among the juniors. It is up to the new officials to develop the potential of these players and foster their growth during the year that lies ahead. They could do this by having regular organised practice sessions at which they could demon­ strate the proper service, correct footwork, etc. The younger players should then be encouraged to enter external competitions. This is important as it is essential that they acquire experience, for it is only by playing against players with different styles that they will discover their weak points, and be in a position to remedy them. Three of our youngsters have already taken the initiative by entering the Venezuela Cup (1964) for boys and girls 18 years and under, scheduled to be played during the August holidays.

These boys are Gregory Bourne, Michael Harris, and Joseph Ali, all first form.

In closing, I wish to thank an energetic supervisor, Mr. R.M. Isaacs, for the invaluable help and services rendered. He has been the mainstay and driving force behind this year’s activities and it is not surprising that the inter-form tournament was his brainchild. He has shown an active interest in the game, and been an encouragement to the younger players. With the acquisition of new and better equipment, plans are now afoot to purchase more tennis tables which are badly needed at the moment. As I had over the reins to the new officials, I join in wishing them every success in the implementation of their far-reaching plans for the oncoming year.

C. A. WARREN PEN [ k ' Haynes (vice-capt.) -

M. I. Leach

D Layrr

P. F. Walcott

P IC T U R E S

A lanky defensive player who can be depended on at all times. A very effective chopper on both wings, he possesses a devastating *ckiU” slam which he rarely uses. His variety of trick services has always served him in good stead.

- An unpredicable pla>er who is capable of beating the best player when on form. What is regrettable is that he only practises when there is a school tournament on. He definitely needs to take the game more seriously.

- A player who has improved during the last term by dint o f hard practice. A sound attacker who hits the ball very hard. His ability to shorten the ball unexpectedly is an' asset to him.

7* ■' >unorthodox player jyho can hit the ball hard when on form. His slamming is inconsistent at

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times, and more often this is due to his lack of patience and concentration. He needs to talk far less and concentrate on improving his service and footwork.

B. L. Moore

- A sound defender who has improved within recent times Like Walcotty he talks too much.

G. Bourne

- A consistent attacker who has a long way to go.

He practises seriously and is not afraid to go for his shots. Winner of this year’s Handicap Tourna­ ment.

A plucky lad who first hit the headlines in last year’s Venezula’s Cup. His lack of height seems to be no barrier to him as he often returns many an im­ possible slam. His present achievement has been the fruit of steady practice.

Michael Harris

C. A. W. Our captain who was not at his best this year.

Although he reached Handicap Finals he lost to Bourne. He has a sound defence which is a great threat to all attackers. Concentrates hard when playing.

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A T H L E T IC S

REPORT

This year has been a very quiet year as far as the School’s athletes are concerned. It would appear that J t is now a habit to keep one sport’s meeting every year.

However, our annual meeting came off with the usual glamour. Owing to the advice of our new supervisor, Mr. Taylor, the meeting had a little of the international touch. For the first time the quarter-mile was run in lanes and two new prizes given to the boys who showed a definite all round ability x.

In the Open division, Roberts showed his definite all round ability by placing in almost every event and finally winning the Demba Cup. Competition was at a peak in the Under 17 division but D. Morrison showed the others that the speed and stamina he had when he was Un. 13 was certainly still there. H. Hemmerding and I. McDavid had to resort to the second and third positions.

The 7th March was the day for the .N[orrisons had it all his way in the Un. 15.

for smaller Morrison

Rodney was the Un. 13 Champion.

Chung again broke his “annual” record in the convincing time of 4 min. 58.5 secs. The open quarter mile was run in the time of 50.9 secs,

by A. Fox who broke the last record by a second. Rodney kept the family name alive by breaking the high jump record of his older brother. His height was 4ft. 9|-ins. He also won the 440 yds. in a record time of 61.2 secs. * In closing I must?; on behalf of the school’s athletes say a word of thanks to Mr. Taylor who will be leaving us this term. Although he only spent a year with us he has clearly revolutionised our sports. As expected his changes were met with resistance from some of the boys but wiser counsels did prevail. We must wish him and his family all the best in his new appointment in Canada.

ALLAN E. FOX School Captain

PEN PICTURES D. T. ROBERTS A strong athlete who, though he may not be a record breaker, is one of thefrest fall ;€Otmd a|htet$s in the school. Is the present

which paid off. He is clearly one df the/best ; nailers Queen’s has ever produced.

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D. A. M ORRISON A very strong athlete who seemed to be dropping back but regained his former position of glory rather suddenly.

H. HEMMERDING An athlete who loves to give a few thrills before Sports Day but also loves to disappoint on Sports Day. J. R. WENT

Our field eventsman, it would appear, is on pre-retirement leave.

D. EL RODNEY A youngster who in his first year showed definite promise He broke two records and won almost everything there was to win. If he keeps it up he should go very far.

A. E. FOX Our school- captain who failed to retain the Demba Cup through excessive specialization. Excellent quarter-m iler 4 who did a fantastic :0.9 against a strong wind. Lots of strength and endurance and with his attitude to the game should go far.

D. T. ROBERTS When interviewed, Mr. Taylor said that he thinks that with the pro­ per coaching, most of our athletes should go very far. He had a special word of praise for Went, Roberts, Thom and Fox. He wished the team all the best for the future.

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HOCKEY

REPORT

Our hockey side has been inactive officially during the past school year, other than one official match in November against the B.G.C.C. which we lost. Besides this match we played in the 7-a-side tournament for the Reggie Boilers Cup, However, we were unfortunate to be knocked out in-the first round by G.F.C. “ c ” Despite this we have been privileged to see the Jamaicans in action against the British Guiana side and we have learnt a lot from this tournament. Our captain, D. A. Morrison, had the honour of playing against these Jamaicans for the rest of the colony. In addition, we have been playing matches against the top sides in the Colony, actually drawing a match against Colony Champions, G.F.C. winning against Bookers and losing to Cosmos. All in all, despite the number of youngsters we fielded, we were able to put up quite a promising show, and with young­ sters such as Chin and Edghill who havebeen “ blooded ° this year,we should be able to put up a good showing in the coming season.

A recent innovation to staged a 7 -a-side tournament tically by the players. It is next term, this time among

hockey at Q.C. was seen recently when we among ourselves which was welcomed enthusias­ now proposed to play off a similar tournament the Houses.

D. A. MORRISON Captain

The Committee for next term will be: Captain Vice-Captain Secretary

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D. A. Morrison Adams L. Holder P IC T U R E S

K. A. JO SEPH (vice-captain) A goal-keeper who, should he practice more, would be very good. Careless at times but at other times can be very brilliant. Should try to be more careful when kicking the ball.

J. O. SMITH A very good back who tackles strongly and has a hit. He has improved considerably over the past term.

powerful

M. DOW Since his change from the half position to the right back posi­ tion he has been more successful but he still has not yet learnt to tackle or to hit the ball properly. Must realise that practice makes perfect.

ADAMS This back turned half tends to, wander too much and leaves winger unmarked. Should remedy this. (Outstanding at times.

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THOMPSON For a half^he stead of giving it to his

o |^ t o the ball fpo long in­ brilliant at times. */, ^ ' •'S/ ./ J P. D. FRASER Our reserve half -Is a l^ y s :tryip||?J;'$ rife Ms winger closely and hits the ball fairly hard. ^ ^ , ,

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QUEEN’S COLLEGE MAGAZINE L. LEE Although young and small in stature, this players’s great asset is that, although he has good ball-control, he does not hold on to the ball as much as the other forwards.

L. HOLDER A promising forward who should go a long way in the game.

Has developed excellent ball-control over the past term. Has got into the habit of holding on to the ball. Must cut this out.

CHIN A very promising youngster. Although a newcomer to the has very good ball-control and should go a long way in the game.

game,

GRIFFITH. A fleety winger who should realise, however, that to be able to utilise his speed he must have good ball-control. Should try not to be off­ side so often.

D. A. MORRISON (capt.) An excellent player with wonderful reflexes who tackles well and distributes the ball excellently. He is also the live-wire in the side and has a long way to go in this game.

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J. O. SMITH

Vice-Captain

D. T. ROBERTS

Secretary

N. R. JABOUR

Committee members

B. A. DREPAUL and

E. AZEEZ

This year has been a successful one for our volley ball team. We have had many victories against other teams such as the Y.M.C.A. and the Indian Education Trust College. We went very far in the Melville Shield, League Championship, only to be beaten by the Demerara Tobacco Company’s team in the semi-finals. The competition was finally won by Aero Dwarfs. Here, thanks must be given to Mr. Taylor for the coaching and valuable advice he gave to members of our team. Owing to him, a C*B” team was introduced which comprises of some enthusiastic young players.

On the whole it has been an exciting and successful year for our team which is probably one of the strongest we have ever had. Mention must be made of D. T. Roberts who has obtained School Colours for this game.

I hope that the Club will continue to be successful in its future endeavours.

N. R. JABOUR Secretary Elections for year 1964-65 Captain Vice-Captain Secretary Committee Members

Blair E. Azeez R. A. C. Ng-a-Fook V* Harriprashad, K. Gordon

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