Queen's College Magazine 1967 ~ 1968

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QUEEN’S COLLEGE of GUYANA

SCHOOL MAGAZINE

1967

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Printed by the “N — V Printing Service” 82 | 83, North of Railway Line, Stewartviile, West Coast, Demerara, Guyana.

The opinions expressed in the various artides appearing

in this Magazine are

those of persons who wrote them, and neither the Principal of Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College, the Tutorial Staff, the boys of the School, nor the Magazine Committee agree or disagree with them.

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E D IT O R IA L SCHOOL OFFICIALS GAMES CLUB PERSONNEL TH E STAFF: ILLUSTRATION TH E PREFECTS: IL L U ST R A TIO N LICTOR COMMITTEE: ILLUSTRATION SALVETE N O TA B L E D EPA R TU R ES PR IZE LIST AD VAN CED L E V E L RESULTS OR D IN AR Y L E V E L RESULTS THE SCHOOL HAS ALSO LO ST NEWS OF OUR BOYS PAST AND PR ESEN T

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HOUSE REPORTS— Percival 51: Raleigh 33; Austin 35: Weston 41: Woolley 43; Cunningham 45; Nobbs 46.

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L IT E R A R Y SECTION — Those Border Disputes 53; Dees Guyana Need A Film Censorship Board? 54* Loves Dilemma 55; <Cycle Race 57; Ref lections on the Vietnam W ar 57; Where is your Money? 59; Superstition in Guyana 61; Julius Caesar a Critical Analyisis 62; ILLUSTRATION: Scene from Julius Caesar 64 POETS' CORNER: Web of Thoughts: Plight of the Poor 66; The Beauty of False Gems, Life 67. Tribute to a King, Life in Our World 68. Stream of Life 59. Reality An Ode Against G. C. E> 70. Life and Love, The Song of the Dray Horse 71.

Illustration: Boys and others of Q. C. enjoying P. M's Sumptuous Treat; 72.

CLUBS AN D SOCIETIES. Co-operative 73. Science 74. Bee-Keeping 75. Photographic 76. Hindu, Historical 77. Islamic 78. Philatelic, Literary and Debating 79 Inter-schools Christian Fellowship 80. Geographical, Pen Pals Club 81. Classics 82. Dramatic 83. Stage Chess 84. Cycle 85. Cadet Corps 86. Cadet Corps Illustration 89. Illustration - Sportsman of the Year 90. SPORTS SECTION - Progress of Q. C. Gymnasium 91.

Independence Marathon and Illutration 92-93. Illustration-Hon. Bissember gives Prize to Morrison 94. Q. C Athletics 95. Table Tennis 96. Illustration - Athletics Team 97. Walcott making record leap 98. Table Tennis Team 99. Cricket 100. Cricket Team 101. Jackman and Cheddie; De Freitas and Aaron 102. Football and Volley Ball 104. Football Team 105. Hockey 106.

Volley Ball Team 107. Results Annual Meet 108. On Dit no. Autogtaphs.

E r r atta : On Heading Page 20 Distinction Gained in subjects Advanced Level should be on right side and Percentage Passes etc. on the left side of the page.

1st and 2nd Line should read 94 per cent.

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THE H EA D — M A STER

FOREWORD Anot he r a c a d e m i c y e a r has gone b y and it is time for a n o t h e r M a g a z i n e t o b e issued. May this issue be one of the be st.

T h i s y e a r Q u e e n ’s College has h a d remar ka bly encouraging r e s u lt s both a t the A d v a n c e d and O r d i n a r y Leve l exams. These res ults will be hard to be at b u t I hope the p r e s e n t b o y s a t school will a cc ep t the c h a lle n g e and s h o w t h a t if they can not do b e t t e r t h e y ca n at least do j u s t a s well.

Good l u c k to them all.

E v e r y y e a r this school pr od uc e s a M a ga zi n e w h i c h , as it were, records both the successes a nd the failures of the past academic y e a r .

The f o r m a t , the articles, t h e rep orts, th e photographs etc. all go to show t h e excellence of the production.

I t is the d u t y of the Magazine committee to p ro d uc e a b e t te r and more interesting m a g a z i n e . I hope t h a t the p r e s e n t issue will show h o w in d us tr io u s the present commi ttee has been.

A t Q u e e n ’s we a im at excellence. I f we fall s h o r t of the highest excellence then we must t r y to remedy our shortcomings. N e v e r should we be satisfied with medi ocr ity .

A n ins titution like Q u e e n ’ s c a n n o t t o l e r a t e mediocrity.

Temptanda via est, qua me quoquc possin Tollere humo victorque virum volitare per ora: “ I must assay a path, whereby I may raise me from earth and flit conqueror through the mouth of men” .

D. H e t r a m (Headmaster).

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E D IT O R IA L We welcome and applaud progress in all its forms, but we do not speak of it in inflated terms lest we are tempted to sit on our laurels and exhaust all the merit we have so gained. It has been custcn arj for past editors to sing the praises of Queen’s College, and land its glory to the skies. This is blowing one’s own trumpet, and it smacks of smugness and complacency. It is true that for the past academic year, we have had several record-breaking accomplishments of which we are rightfully proud: twenty-eight distinctions in the “ A” Level Examinations and the possibility of three Guyana Scholars; officers of the G. D. F; accredited players where sports and especially cricket are concerned; and even a self-help fence around the playing fields. These are achievements which have placed us on an enviable peak.

But are we satisfied with this state of affairs when we know there is room for greater improvement; for greater improvement we are capable of, since most of us have entered the institution as scholars.

Indeed we expect nothing less of Queen’s College students wrho should do only well under such excellent circumstances.

Yet many of us come here expecting to get as much as possible out of the good name of the school, but contributing little or nothing towards the upliftment of standards. We know of students who shirk, or refuse to take up, their responsibilities; others who do realise their duty and who add substantially to the fame of our school have had their overall efforts diminished by those who do not intend to work.

The crucial time comes when we are about to leave school and face the world of reality.

The colonial past is over, and with it goes the tradition that mere attendance at Queen’s College is sufficient recommendation for a job in the country. Students who have unworthily used the name of Queen’s College as a passport to respectability and academic attainments have done an jnjury to themselves and the school.

We should not prey on the past good record of our Alma mater and any conscientious scholar would do well to ask himself not “ what can my school do for me,” but "what can I do for my school?” . As students our actions and interests should be enlightened, and “ selflessness” rather than “ selfishness” must characterise our approach to work and play.

WILTON O. NEDD

(E d itor;.

The Editorial Staff take this opportunity to express their thanks to all those who have, in any way, contributed towards the issue of this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School Magazine.

Those whose articles have not been accepted must in no way be discouraged â&#x20AC;&#x201D; send in better ones next year.

O ur special thanks go to our Principal Mr. D. Hetram who has always been encouraging us to produce a good magazine. W e are indeed grateful to those members of our committee who have worked voluntarily and sincerely, and we wish those who did little or nothing, would strive to be more responsible in the future; and 'lastly we wish to thank our supervisor Mr. R. Ramdhanie who has actively helped towards the production of this Magazine.

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OFFICIALS STAFF

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

D EPU TY P R IN C IPA L :

Mr. C. E. Barker, E. D., 8. Sc. (London).

S E N IO R M ASTERS: Messrs C. P. Yhap, 8. A. (London), M. A. Dip. Ed. (Oxon.)

E. W . London, 8. A. (London).

M. T. Lowe, 8. Sc. (Hons.) (Hull), P. G. C. E. (Bristol).

MASTERS: Messrs — S. M. D. Insanally, 8. A. Dip. Ed. (London), B. A., M. A. (Cantab.)

C. I. Trotz, 8. A. Cert, of Ed. (Cantab.)

Miss A. Akai, 6. A. (Lond.), P.G.C.E. (Bristol) M e ssrs:- C. W . Yearwood, 8. A. Dip. Ed.fLond.)

J. A. Gopaul. 6. Sc. (Madras).

C . O. Perry, 8. Sc. (Howard).

N. K. Robinson, 8. A. (Hons.) P.G.C.E (Lond) N. A. Robinson, 8. A. (Hons.) (London).

D . C. Locke, ALA. (Edin.)

C. G. Glasgow, 8. Sc. (London).

P. Mangal, 6. Sc. (London).

Miss Ivy Loncke, B. A. (Pions.) (London).

Dip. Ed. (Swansea).

Miss Lynette Dolphin, G.R.S.M. (Lond) M.B.E M essrs— A. Majeed, 8. Sc. (London).

L. L. Rai, B. A. (London).

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Messrs:-

R. Ramdhanie, B. A. (Hons.) Dip. Ed. (U. W. /.)

Miss Irma King, B. A. (Hons.) ( Lond.) Dip Ed. (U . W . I) Mrs Agnes Swami, B. A. (Exeter), P. G. C. E. (Lond.)

M essrs> G. A. Sankies, B. A. (U. W . I.) M. M. Drepaul, B. A. (U. W . I.) A. W . Persico, B. A. ( U . W . I.) C. Sue-Wah-Sing, B. Sc. (U . W . I. ) L. G. Robinson, B. A. (U . W . I.) R. Sahai, B. Sc. (Hons.) (Lond.)

C. N . Agard, B. A. (Lond.)

S. Gajraj, B. Sc. (Hons.) (St. Andrews).

Acting MASTERS:

Messrs:-

R. M. Jonas B. S. Chinapen C. A. Yansen G. Gumbs J. R. Rickford D. A. Roach C H. A. Den bow

H EA D OF SCHOOL: Deputy Head of School: S E N IO R PREFECTS:

S. D. K. R. L.

A. M. A. 0.

K.

Me Intosh (“A” House ) A. Bernard (“F” do Aaron ( “A” do Bradshaw (“D ” do Holder (“£'• do

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PREFECTS G. H. Johnson M. H. Gajiaj L. Harewood C. A. Rayman K. Bahadur R. Lall R. Kunar A. Chan

( “ L” House) do ) (“ B” (“ K ” do ) (“ L” do (“ D” do U‘H” do ) r*L” do ) (*‘c ** do )

S. Griffith C. V. Seecharran N. Khan C. Rambarrat G. D. Samaroo So Imrhan E. Massiah H. G. Watson

(“ F” (“ K ” (“ D” (“ K” (“ H ” ( “G ” (“ B”

House) Hou do ) do ) do ) do ) do ) do )

G A M ES M ASTER Mr. Tommy Kretsch (Peace Corpj

Mr. E. W. London;

C L E R IC A L

STAFF

SENIOR CLERK: Miss D . Wan Ping: CLASS xi CLERK: Mr. G.H. Persaud CLERICAL ASSISTANTS: Miss C. Lindner; Miss B. Crane.

EXECUTIVE

M A G A Z IN E EDITOR: ASSISTANT EDITOR: FEATURES EDITOR: SPORTS EDITOR: ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITORS; BUSINESS MANAGER: ASSISTANT BUSINESS MANAGERS: SUPERVISOR:

L IC T O R

D. N. Paraboo W. O. O. Nedd T. Bostwick D. Hales R. M, Kirton L. P. E. Blenman.

J. Barker J. Carmichael; V. D. Pyle Mr. R. Ramdhanie

E X E C U T IV E

EDITOR: L. C. Clarke FEATURES EDITOR: D. K. Cheddie BUSINESS MANAGERS:B. M. B. Robertson D, A. Sinclair; D.I. Dewar SPORTS EDITORSW. O. Boxhill, D. H. Wallace SUPERVISORMr. M. M Drepaul CIRCULATION MANAGER- S. A. Me Intofh PHOTOGRAPHERS— R. A. F. Ackloo K. L. Corsbie

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Mr. E. W . L O N D O N

TABLE TENNIS

ATHLETICS C A P T A I N : D. Rodney VICE-CAPTAIN: K. Corsbie S E CR ET AR Y : N. Khan SUPERVISOR: J. A. Gopaul ^SST. SUPERVISOR: Mr.G. A. Sankies

L. Clarke D. Chichester L. Blenman Mr. C. Glasgow

CHESS:

CRICKET

CAPTAIN: B. Ward VICE-CAPTAIN: J. Gajraj SECRETARY: D. Chichester SUPERVISOR: Mr. L. Rai

K. Aaron D. Cheddie J) De Freitas Mr. E. W. London VOLLEY BALL

FOOTBALL

L. A. R. Grant CAPTAIN: A. R. Morrison VICE-CAPTAIN: C. R. Browne S. Richmond , SECRETARY- G. H. Johnson S. Richmond SUPERVISOR-Mr. C. 0 . Perry Mr C. Sue-Wah-Sing HOCKEY CAPTAINVICE-CAPTAINSECRETARYSUPERVISOR-

L. S. Lee L. K. Holder F. L. Chin Mr. G. Persaud

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THE STAFF

STANDING ... L-R Messrs C. H. A. Denbow, S. M. D. Insanally, J. R. Rickford, P â&#x20AC;¢. Mangal, R. Jonas, N. A. Robinson, s. Gajraj, G. A. Sankies, C. O. Perry, A. Majeed.

SITTING L-R Messrs B, S. Chinape11, J. Gopaul, R. Ramdhanie, R. Sa,hai, (;, N, Agard, L. Rai, D. Roach, C. G, Glasgow, A. Persico, C. Sue-Wah-Sing, M. M. Drepaul.

FRONT llOW: L-~R Mr. C. I. Trotz, Miss I. Loncke, Miss I. R, King, Mr. C. E. Barker (Deputy Head-Master), Mr. C. Yhap, Miss A. Akai, 11,liss L. Dolphin, Mr. M. T. Lowe, ABSENT: Mrs. A. Swami, Mr. N, K. Robinson, Mr. D. Locke, Mr, E. W. London, Mr. G. C

(Deputy),

C, Massiah,

A. Chan,

S. A. Me Intosb, (Head-boy), D. M f A, Bernard,

R. Kunar.

H. G, Watson,

C, E, Barker

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Imhran,

G. H. Johnson, L. Holder, K. A. Aaron, S. Griffith, M. B , Gajraj, C. V, Seecharran, L> Harewood, N. Khan, C. A. Ray man, C. Rambarrai, K. Bahadur, G. Doodnauth (Samaroo), R. O. Bradshaw, R. Lall.

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THE PREFECTS

The LICTOR Committee

STANDING L--R K. Corsbie, D. Paraboo, L, A .K . Grant, S. A. Me Intosh, M. Da Costa SITTING L~R D. Wallace, D. Dewar, L. C. Clarke, Mr. M. M. Drepaul (Supervisor;, D. K. Cheddie, W. O. Boxhill, D. Sinclair, M, Robertson.

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1968 Raheem, R. A. Raghunandan, R. Rai, Royston, V. Rai, Rudyard. Y. Rajroop, I. J. Ralph, C. M. I. Ramgopal, M. M. Ramharack, R. Ramnarain, G. S. Ramprasad; L. R. Ramsay, C. M. Rawana, E. P. Reynolds, B. G. Ritchie, M. P. Rodrigues, G. P. A. Rupnarain, R. P. Samad, M. F. Sankar, G. L. Sankara, S. Savory, N. A. Sawh, D. Y . 9 .

Sawh, V. K Sealey, W. M. Sears, E. A. Shihabuddeen, M. S. Shameem, M. S. Singh, A. P. Singh, P. D. A. Singh, S. Singh, T. Sivlall, V. Smith, N. A. G. Stephens, P. G. W. Subrian, K. Sukdeo L. Surujballi, O. P. Taylor, S. F. Tiwari, K. J. Tiwari, R. R. Thomas, A. R. Tulsie, K. P. Venner, E. J. D. A. Venner, F. G. A. Venner, K. J. M. V. Wali Mohamad, R. Westmaas, D. K. S. Whyte, L. R. Williams, O. Yasin, M. F. A. Yeung, P. Zainul, M. A.

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1967-68

Mr. C. E . Barker

The Staff and students of Queen’s College are sorry to lose the service of one of their beloved old-timers. Mr. Cecil E. Barker was associated with this school for the past forty-three , years. During his stay he was commanding Officer of the Q. C. Cadet Corps, himself being a captain of no mean merit, and also house - master of Moulder House. He was appointed Deputy Headmaster of the School in 1964, and at one time was acting Headmaster. He has been teaching Chemistry at his alma mater from his early youth, and then went to London University where he completed his B. Sc degree in the subject.

The Staff and boys of Queen’s College wish to thank Mr. Barker for the invaluable services loaned to them over the years, and they sincerely hope that he will enjoy his days of retirement in the best of health and happiness.

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1961-1968

1961-62 Entry into Q. C. on a government County Scholarship.

Form prize winner.

1962— 63 Form prize winner.

1963— 64/ Form Prize Winner.

1064— 65 Form Prize winner.

1965— 66 G. C. E. “ O ” Level — subjects.

G. C. B. “A ” Level - 3 subjects. Distinctions in Physics, Pure Maths and 1967— 68 Applied Maths. School prefect. Deputy Head of Nobbs House. Vice-Captain (house) in cricket.

S. A. Me INTOSH. 1960-68 Entry into Q. C. on a Civil Service Association Scholarship. Form prize winner (2c). Played Intermediate Football - Under 15.

G.C. E. "O'* 196465 Played in School's XI ('Football). House vice-Capt. Athletics.

Level — 6 subjects.

Capt. L ’Cpl. Cadet 1965— 66 G. C. E. " 0 ” Level - 3 subjeers. School volley— hall Corps. House Football and Table Tennis Capt.

School football capt. Sports Editor Lictor. Snr. Corporal Cadet Corps.

1966—67 196768 G. C. E. "A ” Level - 3 subjects.

Awarded football colours. President of Student’s Association. Chairman of Students Council.

Head boy of school.

Head of House. Promoted to Sergeeant Q. C. Cadet Corps. Demba Scholar. i960— 61

R. O. BRADSHAW

(1961— 1968).

British Guiana Teacher’s Association Scholarship..

62 Entry into Q. C. on a Form Prize winner (2B).

1962— 63 Form football capt. Form prize winner (3C).

1963— 64 Patsel leader, Q. C. Scout Corps movement. Form Prize winner (3 Classical).

1964— 65 Form representative of Students’ Council. Form Prize winner (4A). G. C. E. "O'* Level 1 subject.

Form representative of Students' Council.

G. C. E **0 " Level.

Subjects 1965— 66 Distinction in Latin. Won the Wills prize for Latin.

1966— 67 Vice-president of Classics Society.

Students' 1967— 68 School prefect - Head of Durham House. Recording Secretary of Council. G. C. E. "A*' Level — 3 subjects.

1961—

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A.

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i'$5— x'$8).

High.

Form prize winner in 5RB. Cricket 1965— 66 Entry into Q. C. from Central Captain of Q. C. Wight Cup team.

1966— 67 Corporal in Q. C. Cadet Corps. Promoted later to Sargeant of this Corps.

Vice-Capt of Q. C. Northcote Cup team.

Represented Guyana School Boys Team in Inter territorial Series. House Vice-Capt. Athletics and Vice-capt. of cricket.

Represented Guyana colts against M. C. C. company. Sergeant Major of Q. C 1967—68 Cadet Corps. Deputy Head of House. School Prefect. House Prefect. G. C. E "A** Level — 3 subjects. Gained distinctions in Pure Maths and Physics.

Captained Guyana under 21 team in Quadriangular Series.

H. G. W ATSON

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Government County Scholar. Entry into Queen's College. Form Prize Winner.

1961 —62 196263 Form Prize Winner.

196364 Form Prize Winner. Patrol leader of Q. C. Scout Movement.

196566 G. C. E . "O” Level - one subjeet. Private Cadet Corps of Queen’s College.

Features Editor of Queen’s College Lictor.

Corporal of Q. C. Cadet Corps 1966- 6?

G. C. E. " O ” Level - Six subjects.

G. C. E. "A ” Level - 3 subjects. Sargeant of Q. C. Cadet Corps, Sargeant i 967~68 Major of Q. C. Cadet Corps. Cadet Officer Q. C. Cadet Corps.

Deputy Head of House. School Prefect.

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i’60--61 1’6a—63 1'63-.64 i ’ 6 6 ~ 67

Police Scholarship. Entry into Queen’s College.

Form Prize Winner of L4G. G. C. E. 1*0 ” Level - I subject. Form Prize winner of U4GRepresented school in Hockey, called to trials to represent Guyana against a visiting team.

1'67—68 Given school colours for performance in Hockey. G. C. E. '*A” Level: 3 subjects.

G. H.

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Government County Scholar ; Entry into Queen’s College.

Represented the School in the Intermediate F. A. cup.

Runner up Under 15 Athletic competition.

Represented combined Colleges against Trinidad. G. c. E. “ O” Level 1 subject.

G. C. E. "O ” Level 8 subjects. “ O ” Level Prize winner. Represented school in Senior Division Football. Vice captain ol Football: Treasurer of Classics Society School Prefect. Head of Nobbs House. G. C. E. **A” Level 3 subjects.

R. O. CA M PBELL

1*61—62 1'63—64 1 ’64—65 £‘65—60 1*66—67 1*67—68

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Entry into Queen's College.

Represented school in Intermediate F. A. Cup. Form Prize Winner in L 4 C. Champion Under - 15 Athletics Competition. Junior School Champion of T. Tennis.

G. C . T . **0 ” Level - 1 subject. Form Prize Winner in 5B. G. C. E. “ O’' Level Seven Subjects.

Distinctions in French and Spanish.

Represented School in Senior Division Football.

House Prefect. G. C, E. " A ” Level - 3 subjects.

D. M. A.

BERN ARD

1960-1968

1‘60—61 1962—63 1963—64 1964—65 1‘65- -66

Government County Scholar- Entry into Queen's College.

Form Prize Winner.

Form Prize Winner: Vice-Pres: of Junior Debating Society. G. C. E. *'0 ” Level - x subForm Prize Winner. G. C. E. "O ” Level - 6 subjects.

G. C. E. “ O" Level - 1 subject: Represented School in Patrick Dargan Debating Competition.

1966—67 G. C. E. “ A ’* Level - 3 subjects; Vice-President of Historical Society; Secretary of Geographical Society and Christian Fellowship Society. Committee member of Literary and Debating Society; School Prefect.

1967— 68 Deputy Head of of School; Vice-President of Christian Fellowship Society; G.C. E. “A** Level - 3 subjects. Gained distinctions in History and Geography.

L. K. H OLDER

1961-68

1961—62 Entry into Queen’s College. Form Prize Winner, 1962—63 Form Prize Winner.

1963— 64 Junior School Prize winner; Secty. of Bee-Keeping Society: Uuder 16 Football Capt.

1964— 65 G.C E. “ O " Level 2 subjects. Distiuction in Art: Pres, of Bee Keeping Society.

1965— 66 G. C. E. “ O" Level 6 subjects; Pres, of Bee Keeping Society: Secty. of Hockey.

1966— 67 President of Bee Keeping Society; Committee member of Dramatic Society; Vice Captain of Hockey. xg67— (,8 School Prefect, Head of Pilgrim House, Head of Stage Staff; Vice Captain of Hockey; G.C.E. “A " Level 3 subjects. Gained distinction in Applied Maths.

CLAUDE

R.

MITCHELL

Claude R. Mitchell, an old boy of Queen's College, and who now resides in Montreal Canada, had the singular distinction of winning the 1919 Guiana Scholarship. Through the advice of Sir Wilfred Collett the then Governor of British Guiana, he entered Mg Gill University to study Agriculture, and in 1924, he graduated with a First Class Honours, majoring in Chemistry. He later entered the I. C .T . A . which was just established in Trinidad.

Mr Mitchell has worked extensively in various services in Canada, and though a retired person now. still partakes actively in much consultative work. He remembers his Alma Mater, and frequently welcomes news of the Q- C. Old Boys’ Association.

Best of luck to you Mr. Mitchell.

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1967-68

Sixth form prizes awarded for distinctions gained in respective subjects at the University of London G. C E. Advanced L e v e l Examination held in June 1968: Aaron, K. A. (Guyana Scholar)..........

Physics, Pure Maths., Applied Maths.

Bernard, D. M. A. History, Geography.

Belle, S. L. Applied Maths.

Uajraj, J. Pure and Applied Maths.

Gumbs, G. Further Maths.

Hansen, S. S. Pure & Applied Maths.

Hassan. M. Pure Maths.

Holder, L. K. Applied Maths.

Hey wood, L. E. Economics.

Kunar, R. R. (Guyana Scholar) Physics, Pure Maths., Applied Maths.

Lall, R. R. Latin.

Maloney, R. W. Pure Maths.

Nasir, S. A. Physics.

Rayman, C. A. S. Applied Maths.

Roach, D. A. (Guyana Scholar) Physics, Pure Maths., Applied Maths Rambihar, V. S. Pure and Applied Maths.

Samaroo, G. D. Physics.

Sankat, C. K. Pure and Applied Mathematics.

Singh, Chaitram, Pure and Applied Maths.

Taylor, ( . W. Pure and Applied Maths.

Watson, C. P. Pure and Applied Maths.

Form Prizes awarded to three students returning the best academic year 1967-68 in each of the following forms;â&#x20AC;&#x201D; FORM xA iB iC iD 2A 2B 2C 2D 3a 3B 3C 3^

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2nd PR IZE 1st PRIZE 3rd PRIZE Khavyum, M. F. Seepersaud, P. Persaud, S. T. Ramlall, R. A. Lim Kim, B. J. Jagernauth, M. M. B. Sifontes, T. Archer, D. A. Chung, A. M. Manson Hing, R. A. Deonarine, R. D. Bicker ton, J. J. Chow, R. H. E. Chang Yen, E. Jaipersaud, S. Jawahir, G. A. Trotz, R. F. Sue Chue Lam, A. K. Khan. M. Hutson, M. N araine, R .

Nero, T. M. Kissoon, N. F. M. Shah, O. H. Rahim, V. Annamunthado, A. V. Lachmansingh, G. W. Choo Kang, C.R; Barnwell, C. W . ----Drepaul, N. P. L. La Rose, J. C. Gomes, D. A. Moore, C. C. Pollard, B. L. Bhola, P. R. J. Persaud, K. C; Rockliffe, D. A. Tiwari, S. N. Phillips, M. T. Marshall, W. E. Ten Pow, R. C. Persaud, K. Phillips, E. M. D, Hing, F. A. Karimullah, M. A. Ishmael, N. A. Shivnarine, R. Persaud, C. K. Bernard, G. I. D. Davis, H. B. Misir, H. Ghose, D. Paraboo, D. N. La Rose, J. E. A. Sue Chue Lam, P. Gomes, C. A. Harewood, G. H. N. Rodney, D. H. Massay, L. L. C. Richmond, S. M. Truman, B. I. Kellman, R. M. Bovell, K. T. Singh, N. C.

OTHER Q. C. PR IZES:â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Prizes for outstanding merit, Junior and Senior School, the boys who by force of example, good work, and interest in the School Activities, have made the greatest endeavour to further the progress of the School. awarded to

SenioF School .... Keith Aaron; Junior School ... P. R. Bhola; Alsopp Cup (House Debating) ... No Award; Irwin Cup (Biology) ... No Award; Wishart Memorial Prize (English) ... No Award; Luckhoo Debating Prize .... No A ward Inter-House Work Competition .... Nobbs House; Art Prize .... R. C. Best Sc O. Valz; Ordinary Level G. C. E. Prize .... Sue-Chue-Lam? Wills Special Prizes ("Latin) ... L. P E. Blenman (O. Level(; R. R. Lall Adv. Level.

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Q U E E N ’S C O LLE G E Advanced Level Results J U N E 1968 Denotes- di st in c ti on g a in e d in subject.

3 AARON,

BAHADUR, , l.

B E L LE , S. BERNARD, b a ir d

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K.

(•) (*) (*) K. L c.

L. (») D. M. A.

Pure Mathematics.

Physics.

Applied Mathematics.

Applied Mathematics. (*) History. ($) Geography.

BLACKMAN, K. O. BRADSHAW , K. O. CAM PBELL, R. O. (#) Physics.

DOODNAUGHT, G. Applied Maths.

HASS AN, M. (*) Economics.

H EY WOOD, L. E. I(**) Applied Maths.

HOLDER, L. K. (*)

SUBJECTS

A L I, M. S. AMJN, K. A. CHAN, A. W. C H O W -W A H , L. G. DOOKHAN, L. A. DOOKWAH, H. D. GOBIN W. W. GOORAY, D. A. H, IMRHAN, S. N. MOOTOO, R. I. H. PERSAUD, D. R. R AM BA R A T. C. SHARMA, H. SINGH, A. WARD, R. H.

i JOHNSON, G. H. KHAN. N. KUNAK, R. R. (#) Pure Maths.

(-&) Applied Maths. (#) Physics LA LL, K. R. (#) Latin LORR IM ER, O. R. LUNCHEON, R. F. M L Y E , J. A. Me INTOSH, S. A. MALONEY, R . W . (&) Pure Maths N VSIR, S. A. ( * ) Physics Pure Maths.

PERSAUD, T. E. * RAYMAN, C. A. S. « Applied Maths.

Pure Maths.

ROACH, D. A. (#) C*) App. Maths. (*) Further Maths.

SHIVCHARRAN, C. T. WATSON, H. G. DISTIN CTION S GAIN ED SUBJECTS Pure Maths: Applied Maths: Physics: Chemistry: Botany: Zoology: Further Maths: Pure and Applied Maths: Spanish: French: Latin: Geography: History: Economics: English:

SUBJECT

BACCHUS, M. A. GAJRAJ, J. ( 4c) Pure with App. Maths.

C A J R A J , M. H. GRAINT, L. A. R. GUMBS, G. (#) Further Maths HANSEN, S. S. (4?) Pure with App. Maths M ILNER, J. A. RAMBIHAR, V.S.C. «&Pure with App. Maths RAMPAUL, A. P. SANKAT, C. K. (*) Pure with App. Maths Sa WH, N. S. SINGH, C. # Pure with Applied Maths SOLOMON, D. E. TAYLOR, C. W. N. ^Pure with App. Maths W ATSON, C. P. ^Pure with App. Maths Y A SSIN , M. A.

PERCEN TAGE PASSES IN EACH IN DIVIDUAL SUBJECTS

IN 64 Per Cent 64 do 74 do €9 do 33 do 27 do 100 do 100 do 71 do 71 do 90 do 100 do 100 do 100 do 50 do

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Q U E E N 'S C O LLEG E Ordinary Level Results JUNE

1968

Key" to Subjects: E — English Language; Lit. — English Literature; H — History; Gy —■ Geography; L — Latin; F — French; S — Spanish; P.M. — Pure Mathematics; A. M. — Additional Maths; P — Physics; C — Chemistry; B — Biology; A — Art; Bot. — Botany.

— Denotes distinction gained in subject.

3 SUBJECTS 5 SUBJECTS 9 SUBJECTS 5j Cumberbatch, I.* ^H Gomes, C. A. &Gy. «Am . # P j 10 : Hack, M. I. 7: Da Costa, A. J. Rawana, R, P. *L it.

Hinds, C. I. H. j 10 Husbands, D. ♦ C^P : 11: De Freitas, M. J. 8 SUBJECTS Bourne, G. A. i6 i Durganna, J. C. ^Lit. Knight, C. C. : 10 8; Edwards, G. A. Misir, H. Edwards, S. O . #P :9 ; Nasir, J. H. #P Jackman, B. E. G. Harris, M. #Lit. tfP.M. *C .

•8 i \7 i ; x j Lam watt, S. Hugh, M. «Lit. #H. * G y * P Nedd, W. O. #H : 10 Singh, R. A. * H * P Richmond, S. Me Donald, R. E. 1n i :7 j Sue -Chue - Lam, P. Lit # H #A. M Singh, T. R. #H Mangal, M. J. 5j Younge, C. G. * H .

Masih - Das, P.M. J. * P *C : IO j !5 ; 7 SUBJECTS 4 SUBJECTS Nelson, T, Ali, J. A. *P *C ;IO ; Akai, B. C. Persaud, C. ^.Lit :5 Alleyne, G. O. : 8: Barran, H. A. #P. Persaud, D. #Lit. :4• Ally, I. :8 : Bhagwandin, D. P. Philips, E. M. D. :9 i Caesar, M. R. A. Bender, A. H. #H. Prashad, C. \7 \ :4 •8: Carry!!, R. C. Davis, H. B. ^Lit. #H. Ramdatt, V. N. -kLit. :4 Emerson, L P. <*P. :8 | Coelho, D. #Lit. $ A. 1 4 Fayman, G. A. -^P.M. Dow, C. O. Shultz, R. 4frLit. Forsythe, V .C .L . *H .

9: \7 \ Sheperd, G.N . *L it.

Edwards, O. G. *&P. Ghosh,S, * B . * P . *G y. ^Lit. : 9 \ :4 : Harewood, G. H. * F. #Lit. Forde, I. C. A. |8j *8 Singh, A Holder, W. L. Singh, C. M. B. : 9 1 Fraites, F.M. 4.

Me Gibbon, K. C Gordon, J. &P * C Singh, Roop. # B 17 1 “4 !

Henry, O. L. Massay, L. L. *A . M. #P &C 2 SUBJECTS ii° : :4 Hing, T. A. * P . M. Adams, L. A. D. Prashad, R. A. :9 • :4 Parboo, D. -frPa-C .h A.M. -ftLit j 9 • Ishmael, O* $fLit. Bacchus, S. S. A. ♦ Lit :5 : Jaggernauth, G. #A. M. : 4 !

Barker J.O. 6 SUBJECTS Kellman,R. #AM, #P Barry, W. A. A. Akbar, M. O. :7 A• Benjamin, W. S. P. #H Sevan, P. * H *&P : 8 : Kirton, R. M. ^Lit !5 : 8 £ Latchman, D. Bernard, C. I. D. Blen nan, L. P. E. # L ' i4 l McAllister, $ Lit. 5 Chase, L. A. ^Lit. Bradshaw, C. E. # G y, #Lit. 18 Cheong, S. R. ^Lit. Naik, P. *4 Caesar, G. R. #Lit, #H. 18: Choo-Hum, B. L. Caleb, G. M. R. ^Lit. : 7 j Persaud, H.A.C.-^P. <&C. i 4 Rambihar, C. E. Corsbie, K. L. D. DaSilva, A. I. I8 j 54 Ramson, G. A. Evans, G. M. B. : Fraser, G. F. :6 • Fernandes, M. A. Roach, J. Garnett, M. L. I. ^H. :6• !

Fletcher, R. A. L. King, M. L. * P .M . * C . : 12 : Rodrigues, C. M. «&P 112 Ghani, M. F. I. Lim, A. H. N. ^Lit. : 11 : Sattaur, A.M. ^ am^ p^ c : 4 Granger, A. L. £ Lit. • 9i Singh,N.C. # am* c * p * b i 4 Massiab, F. S. #P Grant, T. L. :8 : Sukhai, R. Matthews, H. I. :5 :g i Greene, L. M. Valz, O. M. * A Morris, J. I. 14 Hales, D .T . A. : 10 | Wool ford, W. H. Poo**an, D. P #H :4 3 SUBJECTS Hill. D. A. TO ; Ralph, B. I. E. Tshmael, N. A. # p m Rodney, D. H. ^ a m *p#Lit • 8 : * Zaum, M. C. W .

3: Sugrim, S. A. Jaipersaud, R. * p m .

Seepersaud, C. I. #Lit. •s; 3i Greene, H. L. Suruj Paul Singh, Thompson, R. A. I. 7: 17!

Ten-Pow, R. C. *L it.

Karimullah M. A .^ pm Truman, B. I. *L it. » P .* C !8j 3i Kunar, J. D. Thomas, T.C. 10 ; Toolsie, C. L. -&P. 3: Limerick, 4*Lit. Alexander, K. G. B. 5 SUBJECTS 3!

M a r s h a l l , N. * Lit. * P m .

Ali, M. R. Bourne, P. A. 5i 5?

Mattai, S. ‘^PM. Balkaran, R. J2 : 3\ Bovell, K. T. #P. * C #B. Ming, C. S. Beharrysingh,C. D. •9 i Choo - Wing, C. D. j9 i

:3 : i4 ; 13: ?3 i \7 \ :3 : 59 : :3 : :3 : •6 ? i3 : •3 : 235

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Daniels, D. A. Davenport, K. ^Lit. Edghill, P. H. * H Elliot, K. J .

Granger, G. G. 2 SUBJECTS Shiwnarine #Lit. Tiwari, S. N. * P. M. Young, R. L. ttLit.

:5 j j 8i j6 : 58 5 :6 ; j8• j2 j j2j .4 :

Belgrave, P. G. Browne, C. R .

Carmichael, R. O. &Lit. Chin, T .L .

Choo-Kang, T. K. B. 2 SUBJECTS Ross, C. M. Spencer, E. R. M. Walcott, M. ^Lit.

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Mohammed, S. H. I2 2 Monsanto, E. «H 14 : $2 § Moore, D. E. Nemdhari, J. B. U\ Persaud, K. 4c-Lit. ^P.M. • 2 • Phillips, M. ttLit. * P . M. : 2 • ;2 | Sam, D. A. -^Lit. ill: Sue - Chue, M. -&Bot. Van Sertima, A. T. ^A :2 1

1 SUBJECT Adonis, N.O. Allicock, E. N. A. Anderson, R. P. Bacchus, M.T. Bunburv, C. I. Clarke, L. C. Dos Santos, D. P. FungFook, R. I. Jagdeo, S. Khan, J. K. Lai, V. I. Marks, M. E .

Ming, A. P. Moses, L. A. Pieters, D. A. Persaud, L. N. Shah, R, S.-&P.M. Soodoo, G. C, G. #Lit. Tallim, G. A. Wallace, D. H. Whittaker. C. I.

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i i J Alexander, L. E. #Lit. j 7 i Amie, J. • 1 i Annamunthadoo, G. M. *. 1 j Bishop, W. R. R. • 1; Chan, M. G. J 8 i Critchlow, D. O. \i\ Earle, H. F. • 1 j Hafeez, M. A. H. • 1 : James, O. H. : 1 •' King, W. M. i ij Manbodh, H .H .

Massay, R. J. 11; Mohammed, I. i i • Persaud, J. K. * A. 11 j Plummer, C. K. j 2 i Prince, E. A. : x : Shanks, G. W. i i ; Sookdeo, M V . X .

• 1 ! Thompson, C. G. • 7 i Wallace, R. L. : 1 j Williams \ . G.

i1! :2 i : 15 • is ;I: Sis :I : ill ;I: u £ : 1: =6; :I• :1 1 5 i ’­ ll: :I : ii\ :1: 17 l

Denotes total amount of subjects.

P E R C E N T A G E PASSES IN IN D IV ID U A L SUBJECTS.

English Language: Pure Maths: Physics Chemistry: Biology: Latin: E'rench: Sqanish: History : Geography: English Literature: Additional Maths: Botany: Art

: 1 : Ali, M. J. *L it.

Anderson, B. R. i i: :I i Azeez, M. M. i 1 : Boxhill, L. G. ; 1 • Choong, J . W. ! 7 : Dolphin, J. H. : 1 : Etkins, R. E. ;1 : Hassan, F. M. Jodah, W. J. : 1: ! 1 : Kissoon, A. M. ^Lit. : 1 1 Mann, L. E. !8*! Mattai, J. : I : Morrison, A. R. : I j Persaud, L. *8: Persaud, A . P. i 1 : Ramsammy, P. F. : 2 : Singh, D. N. G. D. i i : Tait, M. H. : 1 : Vigilance, D. B. • I : White, H. J . * P . M. i 1 i Yong, G. A.

72 Per Cent do 64 do 73 do 87 78 do do 19 do 57 do 5i 72 do do 73 do 72 do 86 100 do do §5

DISTINCTIONS G AIN ED IN SUBJECTS.

Nil T H IR T E E N TW EN TY - TH R EE SE V EN TEEN FIVE ONE ONE N IL NIN ETEEN FIV E F IF T Y ELEVEN ONE FO U R TOTAL UP — 150

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THE SCHOOL HAS ALSO LOST U PPER SIX CLASSICAL Blackman, K. O. De Freitas, JL. F. Dookhan, L. Gooray, L).

Griffith, St. E. Heywood, L. E. Snivcharran, C. S. U P P E R SIX MOD. (A)

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Ali, M. S. Bacchus, S. A. Bahadur, K. Baird, L .C .

Belle, S. L .

Chow-Wah, L. Grant, L. A. R. Hassan, M. Khan, N. Lorriner, O. R. Maloney, R. W. Persaud, T. Rayman, C. A. S. U P P E R SIX Mod. (B)

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News of Our Boys Past and Present The Magazine Executive and the school congratulate the following Old Boys of Queen's College who have distinguished themselves in various ways during the past year 7 - 1968)

Mr. S. A. M cIN TO SH on winning a Demba Scholarship in Mechanical Engineering.

Mr. J .B A R K E R on winning a Demba Scholarship in Mining Engineering.

Mr. R. A. L. FLETC H ER on winning a Demba Scholarship in Mining Engineering.

Mr. DENNIS V. BARRON on gaining his B. A. degree in Zoology from Wesleyan University in Connecticut.

Mr. CARL WARREN on gaining his B. Sc degree in Economics from Me Master University.

Dr. VASIL PERSAUD who has been successful in his post graduate studies at the Post Graduate Medical School (London).

Mr. JOHN R. RICKFORD who has been awarded a U. S. Scholarship to study for his B. A. degree at the University of California, majerirg in English Language and English Literature.

Mr. MICHAEL K. G. W ISHART who has completed his course for the M. A. degree in Latin American Spanish from London University.

Mr. S. SINGH who has been awarded a U. G. Scholarship to major in Chemistry at the University of Me Master.

Mr. LLOYD K U N AR who is now completing studies in the pursuit of his Ph. D degree in Physics at Toronto University, Canada.

Mr. CHARLES E. DEN BOW who has gained a 1st Class B. Sc (HonsJ degree in Physiology from London University.

Mr. N EV ILLE K. ROBINSON who has been awarded the London University.

Mr. BENJAMIN U. W. I.

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Mr. K. A. AARON for his inspiring leadership which resulted in victory for the Guyana Under 21 Cricketers in the recently concluded Quadriangular Series.

Mr. C. R. BROW NE who led the Guyana Under 19 Soccer Youths against tbeir Surinaam counterparts for the Burnham Trophy.

Mr E. I. FIE L D S who has gained the M. Sc. degree from Case Western Reserve University (Chemistry) in the United State?, and who is now a member of Queen's Staff.

Mr. W. A. W ILSON who has been successful in his M. B. B. S. exams at U. W. I. Mr. H AROLD RAM PERSAUD who has also completed his M .B. B.S. from the UWI. Mr. H. S. B IR K E T T who has gained the M. B. B. S. from the U.W . I. Mr. GORDON ROHLEHR who has successfully completed his Ph. D. degree in English from the University of Birmingham and who has been appointed a lecturer in the same subject at the U .W .I .

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At the beginning o f the school year, during the Christmas term, we welcomed another house master in the person o f Mr. Gumbs, himself an old boy who had left school during the last school year and who came to fill the breach in our ranks caused by the departure of Mr. Choy. During this term, expectations were high as we all felt that this was going to be our year, a year o f triumph and glory, ‘A’ House’s year. Little did we know that at the end o f the year we would be familiarised with the axiom — “ so near, yet so far“ . This term our main preoccupation was our house party which, needless to say, was the best and will continue to be the best as long as our fund o f self-reliance and ability to combine effectively does not diminish.

In the Inter-House Cricket Competition, we cruised to the semi-finals against D’ Urban with a victory over the much vaunted Westonians.

In the semi-final match we batted first on a beautiful pitch, and true to form amassed a total o f 234 runs for the loss of one wicket, entertaining centuries being made by our tireless vice-skipper K. Aaron and his colleague L. C. Baird. D4Urban in reply to our total, in much the same time, mustered 144 for the loss o f 5 wickets.

In the replay we won through to the finals against Nobbs and batting first 011 a rain-affected pitch we concluded our innings with 111 on the tins. In a nail-biting finish we dismissed Nobbs for 101 runs, the last wicket falling when “ Mobutu” Belle took a spectacular catch about 3 minutes before time.

Aarcn and De Freitas with tactful bowling bagged five wickets each.

Thus we retained our title o f Cricket Champions of Queen’s College.

In football we beat D’urban in our first match, inflicted a moraleshattering 6 - nil whipping on Nobbs and then much to our dismay lost to Raleigh. The single goal o f the match being scored within minutes of the final whistle. Our dreams of winning the competition were thus mercilessly shattered, but I hope that next year a team will rise from the ashes to retrieve the cup for Percival.

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We reached the semi-finals in the Table Tennis Competition, but lost in a great fight to our old rivals D ’urban, who fielded a greatly experienced team.

Always a serious threat in athletics, we proved that we could beat the best by running away with the standard points shield leading our arch-rivals Austin by eight points. Unfortunately, on the big day we could only run second, losing out to Austin. The Tug-o’-war was the real spectator sport and it was fun for all competitors, but we considered our match against Austin a matter of honour and thus we could not and did not lose.

Our position in athletics was due to the untiring and Herculean efforts of our Captain Bovell, Caesar, Richmond, Aaron, Baird, Thompson, Pieters, Greene, Fraser, Chan, Richards, Belle and all those whose names I have not mentioned here.

In the elocution competition, now an annual feature, our team, dynamically led by Nedd and Caleb, placed fourth and this was realised by dint o f hard work. Sterling performances were given by Adams and Sills, the former placing third in his sector. Keep up the good work!

We have climbed one rung more up the long ladder of success in the work competition and are now in fourth position.

This is mainly due to Mr. Godfrey Gumbs who accomplished the feat of returning 3 distinctions in i s subjects, Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Physics thereby winning for himself, the school and “ A ’‘ House a Guyana Scholarship.

Needless to say I and the whole house wish Mr. Gumbs continued success in the academic sphere.

It is indeed gratifying to note that the first Guyanese to enter Trinity, a select hall at Cambridge University, is a Percivalite and as such we are infinitely proud.

May I mention that we are heavily indebted to Mr. Insanally whose name has become synonymous with planning and success in our house. As long as he is at the wheel of our beloved ship, she will weather the buffetting waves of disappointment, crest the highest waves of defeat, and emerge to rocket along the waves of victory and success.

En passant, a word about the association - we the School Leavers, have had with this house. Ours has been a long and fruitful one and to have been an integral part of “ A 4’ House is as self-rewarding as having been members o f Queen’s College. We who are leaving, Me Intosh, Aaron, Baird, Chow-Wah, Belle, De Freitas, Mootoo and Singh, urge you not to waste too much time in reminiscing or speculating but rather to spend your time in taking stock of what is around you and in building a house greater than that we have known. Best of luck to you all!

S.

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At the beginning o f this academic year Raleigh House gained a new House Master, Mr. N. A. Robinson, who replaced Mr. Mangal.

Mr. Robinson has in the course o f the year, shown himself to be a very capable House Master and the members o f Raleigh House take this opportunity to officially welcome him and to thank him as well as Mr. Chinapen and Mr. Sankies, for the helpful advice and guidance given by them throughout the year.

Ou general performance this year is an improvement on that of the previous year. We did much better than was expected. Jn the Table Tennis Competition our team must be given due credit for their welcome performances.

We did comparatively well in the Football competition. Though handicapped by the youth and inexperience of some of its members, our team managed to reach the finals where disappointingly we lost to Woolley [1-0].

Our failure to capture the House Football cup maybe partly attributed to the heavy condition o f the ground wheu the finals were played - conditions which the younger players were unable to fully cope with; and partly to the lack of interest shown by those House members who were not directly involved in the competition. E. B. Massiah and his team must be praised for this achievement, especially the younger players who tried their best despite the odds of age and size which were against them. With more effort on the part o f the players and more support from the other members o f Raleigh House we should be able to do even better next season.

We placed first in the standard points competition and although overall we did not do as well this year as we did in the last.

Raleigh’s Athletics’ performance is still to be commended in view o f the fact that some o f our better athletes have left us and that we now depend on the younger members o f House for the greater part o f our standard points. If we are to do even better, as I hope we shall, we must concentrate on amassing more standard points. Those who have shown an attitude of indifference towards this vital section o f the House’s activities must adopt a more positive one; they must take part and try to do their best.

We had a disappointing year in cricket but our comparatively young team nevertheless appear to have great potential. With a greater sense o f the team spirit, more work on the team’s past and a great deal more support from the rest o f Raleigh 1 have no doubt that our team will go far in the Cricket Competition in the next season.

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In the Elocution contest we fared badly. I have however been assured by our House Drama committee that in the event of there being a revival of the House Drama competition next year we will be well represented. I am sure that under the direction o f Dolphin and Evans we will do much better in this section o f the House’ s activities than we have done in recent years.

In the Work Competition we showed some improvement over the performance o f the previous year though a great deal more can be done in this section through harder work by each house member.

In conclusion I hope that those of us who are leaving have enjoyed their stay at ‘Raleigh House’ and I wish them success in their future lives. To those who will remain I exhort you to be more cooperative in House activities, to show a greater sense o f house spirit. We have not done badly overall but neither have we done as well as we could have.

There is still great scope for improvement and any such improvement can only result from hard work by the individual as part of a collective effort, the effort of Raleigh House to achieve the glories of its past.

R. VENTON for R. GAJRAJ.

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“ One equal temper of heroic hearts, Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will9 To strive, to seek, to find and not to yield".

William Wordsworth.

These memorable words of William Wordsworth express beyond doubt the atmosphere and spirit which has pervaded the House throughout the school year.

With! the advent of the Christmas term we were greeted with the results o f the G. C. E. “ O and “A ” Level Examinations. Austin House held her own admirably — Akai earning the Guyana Scholarship and Rickford gaining a distinction in the Advanced Level.

The House then settled down to face the possibilities of the future and what mattered most was our attitude towards it and not the result.

In both the cricket and hockey competitions we reached the semi-finals. That such tangible success was achieved we are proud not without cause - for it was due entirely to team spirit when compared with outstanding individual performances.

At the end of the term we celebrated our House party which lacked none o f the zest and vigour traditional o f Austin House.

The Easter term was one o f success and challenges. At the School Sports Meet we emerged second place in the Standard Points Shield losing to Percival House by six points. However on Sports day we re-deemed ourselves by winning the Championship for the fifth successive year. As a result o f our outstanding performance, the House Masters, in appreciation, gave the Athletics Team a sumptuous treat in the Tuck Shop.

During the August term we were placed fourth in the Elocution Competition and third in football. Team spirit was sadly lacking in football so I urge the future Football Captain to correct this.

Our contingent to the Rosignol - Georgetown marathon relay returned the test times.

This performance only exemplified further in Austin House the importance o f team work - that if we work together we can achieve tremendous success and lofty goals; while if we are isolated and individualistic we can only reap limited success. I am not condemning the individual who is outstanding in his particular field. All I am saying is that the House should be o f prime importance and his success should play second fiddle.

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In the work competition we are bringing up the rear with a meagre seventh place.

But an equilibrium is set up that as fast as points are scored they are lost again on account of the slowly and indifferent attitudes of a few students. After all it is more difficult to build than to destroy. I do not think that there should be cause for alarm for as soon as the laggers get serious, Austin House will be among the top three Houses in the work competition again.

Last but not least we must thank our House Masters for the invaluable advice and help they have offered us during the past year and their favourite slogan “ We are here only to advise; it is you who have to make the vital decisions and implement them” , did much to help us. This feeling o f independence was vital and has helped to mould each member into a better man.

To those members who are leaving, I urge them to work conscientiously and uphold the traditions of Austin House and Q. C., their goal being The sky’s the limit’.

To those returning I wish them the best of luck in the academic sphere and other activities.

Onward, Upward may we ever go.

A. W. CHAN (HEAD OF HOUSE).

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For D’ Urban, the past year has been one o f many disappointments in ail spheres o f activities.

At the beginning of the school year we bid Mr. Robinson, our hard-working House Master, farewell and later in the y^xr we welcomed Mr. Sahai and Mr. Gajraj to the house as assistant house­ masters.. Mr. Locke took over leadership o f the House and he has proved the ultimate in support, and help during the past year and ‘D’ must express its gratitude for this.

The year’s activities began with cricket and ‘D’, boasting a strong team, went through to the semi-finals after thrashing ‘G ’ in our first match. In the semi-finals we met ‘A’, the eventual champions, and in a great fight-back, denied ‘A’ an easy win. In the replay however, ‘A’ capitalizing on some early successes, managed to lead on first innings. Good individual performances were turned in by Yasin, Philips, Bradshaw, Hansen; and next year ‘D ’ should again figure prominently in this competition.

The annual House Party was held in December and once again, T>’ had an outstanding Party this year and even more outstanding than usual. This was due primarily to several innovations proposed by Mr. Locke, which only served to upkeep ‘D’s reputation for having the best party in the school.

Table tennis was run off in the second term and ‘D‘s powerful team demolished ‘E’ and ‘A’ on the way to the finals. In the finals ‘D’ met ‘B‘ and quickly cruised to a 3-nil lead. However, for some inexplicable reason, ‘D ‘ managed to lose 3-4, thereby shocking not only D’s supporters, but the B house team as well. Next year, however, ‘D’, with an unchanged team, will not be so charitable to the lesser brethren.

Athletics was perhaps the only competition in which ‘D‘ was not reckoned with. Lacking natural talent, ‘D’ managed to eke out fifth place in the Standard Points Competition, but on Sport’s Day, this became a dismal 8th.

Mention must however be made o f Smith and James, our House Champion, who virtually carried ‘D ‘ on their backs.

Football was run off during the August term and ‘D‘, despite having a fairly strong side, made a mediocre showing, winning 1, losing 2 and drawing 1—thereby finishing fourth in our section. Philips was the outstanding player on D’s team. The work competition may have gladdened some faltering hearts but it is disgraceful to note that once again, for the third consecutive year, ‘D ’ is firmly entrenched in second place, a matter o f points behind the leaders. With

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just a little more effort, ‘D’ can reach that peak, which has proved so elusive during the past years.

The Elocution Competition was finally run off this year and D’s lone success was Bostwick [snr.) who placed 2nd in the Senior division, Lack o f participation among the upper school hampered ’ D ’ chances for the team title, being placed third after the Junior division.

So, on looking back, it can be said that this year has not been a very productive year for D, but with just a little evidence of ‘D‘ work, ‘D‘ house spirit and ‘ D’ support productivity will increase greatly and next year will be ‘D’ year.

S. HANSEN for R. O. BRADSHAW (HEAD OF HOUSE).

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At the beginning o f the year the House had the good fortune of obtaining Mr. Rickford as assistant House master. Despite the fact that only last year he was a member o f Austin House Mr. Rickford dedicated himself wholeheartedly to Pilgrim House The House is indeed grateful for the services rendered by Mr. Rickford and we would like to express out apprecia tio and wish him every success in the future.

The supremacy of our Table Tennis team was established in the first term.

The finals o f the Senior Championship was entirely a Pilgrim House affair with Fields and Critchlow batting for the title. Critchlow emerged Champion and thus crowned a glorious career in Table Tennis at Queen’s. Critchlow later left school but it will be remembered that he was instrumental in securing the House Table Tennis Championship for Pilgrim over the last three years.

Our House Party was hampered by the fact that our only two members of the Upper Sixth were engaged in the production of Julius Caesar. However, at the eleventh hour the members of the Lower Sixth redeemed the situation and the Party was quite successful as far as the food was concerned.

The dearth o f older boys in the House was again evident when our cricketers took the field. The fiasco which their first match turned into was a direct result o f the immaturity of the team. I think that in future the members o f the House should endeavour to foster a spirit of co-operation so that selfrestraint could be nurtured. 1 do sincerely hope that such a situation will not be repeated.

During the second term our efforts at athletic achievements were not as determined as they should have been. However, some of the boys o f our House gained quite a few individual victories. Also, the most spectacular upset o f the day was the victory of Pilgrim House in the Senior Relay. The team which comprised o f Burke, H. G. Watson, C. A. Fields, and L. K. Holder astonished the opposition with their superb running and precise hand overs. Once again I stress the fact that in the future the undertakings o f the House must be more communal than individual.

This year 1 think our footballers enjoyed seme amount o f success which was quite unexpected. We were never rated as a top team but in our first match we convincingly defeated the reigning Champions and favourite, Austin House. After that, we played three more matches of which we won two. We were only defeated by a team which eventually won the competition. I think that the football team displayed some terrific House spirit and they were certainly dedicated.

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Instead of the House Dramatic Competition an elocution competition has been introduced.

In this the first year of the competition Pilgrim House emerged second place winners being narrowly defeated by Woolley House.

Our team did some very diligent work and three of the members, Arthur, King and Perounne, won prizes.

More is expected of our House next year and I am sure we can win the competition.

Finally, on behalt of all the boys who are leaving I would like to wish the House much success in the future. The key to such success lies in co-operation and with the whole House making a determined effort I am sure we can do it.

L. K. HOLDER.

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During this year we welcomed Messrs P. Mangal and D. Roach, and for a short while Mr. Gajraj to Weston House. In the absence of Mr. Yhap, Mr. Mangal began the term as master of the house. We hope that he had enjoyed his term o f office and that he will enjoy a long and fruitful stay with Weston.

Academically, Weston House has had a disappointing year.

Our performances have been getting gradually worse, and it would seem that individual members of the house have not been co-operating as far as their work is concerned. Let us hope that these boys will improve next year and help the house to regain its former position in the house work competition.

Nevertheless we would wish those boys taking exams the best of luck.

In sports we have rather had a mixed fortune.

In athletics there was demonstrated great house spirit. With few exceptions, most boys tried at least to contribute one standard point and the interest among the Upper School boys has improved remarkably upon recent years. We also did quite well in the championships, and here Walcott must be congratulated for his performance in winning the Under B Championship.

In cricket, our very young team suffered from its lack of experience and did not do particularly well.

The cricketers are promising however and should be doing much better than this in the upcoming competition. In the Table Tennis Competition there was keen spirit among our players and though we did not excel, this game is provoking much enthusiasm among the boys. The footballers o f this house did not live up to the general trend of keen spirit and the lack of interest among active footballers in the house and their poor attendance at both practice and matches resulted in our dismal display in this competition.

In other fields, the boys who took 28 points, must be the whole also did

we have had our successes and chiefly we would remember part in the Elocution Competitionâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;James La Rose with singled out for winning the Senior Division. The team on fairly well.

Weston House also took part in the Independence Anniversary Marathon, and Daniels clocked the fastest time for the mile. Finally we must congratulate J. La Rose and Y. Rambihar on their acting appointments as head and deputy head of prefects respectively. This is a remarkable achievement for Weston House and we hope this is a sign o f better things to come.

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At the beginning of this year the members o f Moulder House said goodbye to Mr. K. Isaacs who left the staff and we welcomed Mr. Akbar Alii who together with Mr. Yearwood and Mr. Gopaul has rendered us indispensable service.

This year has been a year of all round improvements for our House. Our performances both academically and on the field have shown that with unity Moulder will be able to achieve great progress. The members of this House have been evincing a keen house Spirit and this would make our House reach great heights.

We were but we have In cricket we Table Tennis

at the bottom of the work competition at the end of last year been able to climb the ladder of progress and are rated fifth. reached the second round where we were eliminated.

In the competition we performed creditably.

In athletics, as compared with last year when we were tenth, we did fairly good by ending fifth and here special praise must go out to the House Captain Grainger who did his best for the house. Special praise must go to Fox who emerged House champion and runner-up in the under 15 division.

Finally with the undying inspiration given by the House Masters and with continuous unity of the members, I hope that Moulder House would continue climbing the ladder until finally we reach the top.

Good luck in the future.

LESLIE DOOKHAN [DEPUTY HEAD OF HOUSE].

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Mr. C. A. Y AN SEN Mr. R. RAMDHANI E, Mr. C. SUE- WAH- SING J. A. MI LNER G. D. SAMAROO „ J . A . L Y E , K. C. B L A C K M A N , W. 0. BOXHILL

At the end of the last academic year, Woolley House was riding high.

Morale and house spirit were strong. Unfortunately the beginning of this year saw a reversal of our fortunes and all that we had gained the previous year.

Whereas in former years we reached at least the semi-finals in the Cricket Competition, this year saw us play one match against [G] Moulder in which we lost our first innings. It was evident that a proper team spirit was lacking; nevertheless the younger members of the team, especially Dick, must be commended on their gallant efforts. We have a young team and we hope they will learn from their mistakes. Given time and opportunity Woolley House could win this competition.

The lack of house spirit and cooperation also showed itself in our House Party. This event should have been a big occasion for the younger and newer members of the house, but due to a very selfish behaviour by the senior members o f the house the party was not the success it should have been. It was also regrettable that our House Master, Mr. Yansen, was unable to be there, and so the Christmas festivity was much dampened by his absence In passing, a word of praise must go to Moses, Blackman, Garnett and Ralph, for the work and effort they put into preparations for the party. A special word o f thanks must also go to Lye for his original and unusual decorating o f the Music Room.

It looked as if this would be another bad year for Woolley House, but with the passing of time the fire of House Spirit was rekindled and we ended the year in a blaze of glory.

The first indications came in the Athletic Competition. Although our results were not as they should have been, nevertheless, it can be said that nearly everyone pulled his weight. We finished fifth in both the Standard Points competition and also in the final placings on Sports Day. Pollard, W. Boxhill, the Forsythe brothers and Garnett must be commended for their efforts. Amongst the Juniors, young Me Donald of the first form must also come in for a word o f praise.

Our best was yet to come for in the newly inaugurated Elocution Competition, which replaced the Drama Competition, Woolley House completely dominated the scene and emerged as champions with wins in all the various age groups.

Praise must go to Branche, Cooblall, Dookie and captain Mac Allister for their outstanding efforts.

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With Spirits high we entered the Football Competition as the underdogs in our section. Nevertheless, thanks to astute captaincy by Browne we thrashed all the houses in our section, but one. In our first match we scourged Weston 12 - nil; followed up with a 2 - nil win over Pilgrim; another resounding 5 - nil win over Cunningham and finally drew 2 -2 with Austin, the strongest team in our section.

This saw us as winners of the section on both points and goal average. In the final we met Raleigh and beat them by only 2 - nil. In the Table Tennis Competition we again met Percival in the semi-finals and were again beaten. Better luck next time to the team.

Academically we again returned to our old form climbing to the top of the table after a long absence. Let us hope that we can keep it up. Finally, I would like to say a special "‘thank you” to the House Prefects who did so much to keep the house running smoothly. On behalf of all those who are leaving I would like to wish the House every success in the future and hope that our flag will be raised to even greater heights in the future.

J. A. MILNER

[HEAD OF HOUSE].

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M r . C. N. A G A R D

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RAM BARR AT

C. S H I V C H A R R A N L .H E Y W O O D ,

K.R.

PERSAUD

It is with regret that I write yet another in a series o f disappointing house reports as far as “ K” house is concerned. This year we finished nearly last in every sporting activity and up to the time of writing we are low down in the work competition. At this I would like to say, on behalf o f the house, how deeply indebted we are to D. Rodney, who broke two records at the last Athletics meeting and Me Gibbon — our stalwart back, — in football.

Our consistent, annual disappointing show worried me a lot. It is my opinion that our house had enough talent to cair) us to ihe tcp. I think that the house masters are doing their best to instil in us a strong house spirit but the members of the house, especially the smaller boys are busy making mischief. It is indeed a pity that students in the Lower School should revere and regard with awe the mischievous lads.

It is my opinion that our house spirit, following up our school spirit is at its lowest ebb. At the last Athletic meeting, few members took part in the heats and fewer still won standard points.

However, to both categories I extend my congratulations.

I have formed in my relationship with members of the house that the first formers have an especially high incidence o f house spirit, but this is the feature of the first form almost every year. I do hope that ours od not change on entering the second forms as others in the past have done.

As for the work competition, our position is not as embarrassing as in sports, but at the same time it is far from satisfactory. Cunningham was able to aggregate well over 1030 points both in 1958 and 1959, but a decade later we are struggling mightily to muster half this amount. Here again we are being let down by the Corps o f the lower school. Our students are lethargic in their approach to their school work, with the result that their work is poor.

Maybe ten years is a long time, maybe not, but still I am positive that we can win it again.

In conclusion, I would like to wish the house, all the luck it will need.

I think what we need is a banner, a motto. Therefore let our motto be, for the coming years, “ K for the King” , and let us be King in all the fields.

C. RAMBARRAT [HEAD OF HOUSE].

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M . JONAS M.

DREPAUL

H. J O H N S O N

R. R . K U N A R

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H A S S AN, C .R A Y M A N A. R A M PA UL

At the beginning of this year, we were blessed with the appointment of Mr. R. Jonas as one of our assistant house masters. Mr. Jonas who has come to us with a wealth of knowledge and experience in athletics, cricket, and football, was particularly helpful in our efforts in all the inter-house competitions We would like to wish him continued success during his stay with us.

In the cricket competition we completely demolished all other opponents on our way to the finals, but lost a heart-rending fiist innings to Percival who emerged champions.

Under the captaincy of Jackman, Aaron and his boys were made to look like the Wight Cup batsmen they are. They seemed at a lost against the magic of R. Kirton, Blue and B. C. G. Jackman. Percival batted first and scored 111 runs.

Under somewhat sodden and dubious conditions, we ventured to better Percival’s total o f which we were 8 runs short by the end of the day’s play.

The rest of the match was abandoned because o f rain.

Our house party was an affair steeped in merriment, happiness and joy.

We would like to express our gratitude to all those who contributed towards the party's success.

I have said and will continue to say that unless our boys cease to think that the older they are the less they participate in athletics, Nobb’s house will continue to be amongst the last five. This year we had to rely chiefly on the performances of the young and enthusiastic junior school members. Here a word of thanks must be extended to Denbow, Nunes, Surrey, Rockliffe, O. L. Henry and Captain Hilton Me David.

After only short notice, we went into the table tennis competition with a considerable lack of practice. We played only one match and our team led by the able G. A. Browne saw it fit to bow out nobly. Yet there must be room for some hope in both years to come. In the Handicap Tournament I think that R. M. Kirton excelled in reaching the semi-finals.

Last year we were football champions because it was a football competition.

Two years it was a completely different matter, a curious combination of boxing, wrestling, rugby and a little soccer. Our youthful team could not meet these standards, However, I am positive that we will regain the trophy soon, for I have faith in youngsters like R. M. Kirton, Lambert, Edwards and Stuart, just to mention a few.

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We are now hockey champions for the second year running. I do hope that we can bring off the hat-trick next year. We were placed third in the House Elocution Competition and again we have won the shield for the Work Competition.

As a result I perceive that this is not a very good year for Nobb‘s. We have failed to attain our usual high standards and in my opinion such a standard could be attainable by the full co-operation of the Senior School members. Too many of the Senior members have displayed complete indifference to the activities of the House. If Nobb’ s House must progress, the senior boys must cease to think that entry into the fifth or sixth forms has made them eligible for non-participation in games.

Our house master has been an adviser, a source of inspiration and a saviour to us in our every endeavour. On leaving Queen’s I hope that the House will achieve greater heights yet, and I know for a fact that under the leadership of Mr. C. I. Trotz I will not die in despair.

G.

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Literary Section THO SE By

BO R D ER W ILTON

O.

D IS P U T E S V.

NEDD

The border dispute with Venezuela is at present, the most sensational piece of news in the country. Many views, wise or otherwise, have been expressed and here an attempt will be made to bring the facts surrounding this dispute up to date.

As every one must know, Guyana's natural wealth of mine and forests is almost incalculable; while its favoured geographical position, fine harbours, and network of navigable rivers place it in the very front of future commercial possibilities.

This vast domain was partitioned by four separate nationalities— Dutch, French, Spanish and the English.

With this background in inind, the border disputes between Venezuela and Guyana and Surinam and Guyana seem to grow in significance.

Firstly, we will deal with the Venezuelan issue.

The precise boundary between Venezuela and Guyana, although clearly inferable from historical facts was never definitely fixed by Treaty. A look on a map reveals that the rivers Arquine, Amakura and Imataca are affluents of the Orinocco, and the country drained by these should be considered as forming a portion of the Orinocco Drainage Basin. The Waini on the other hand, discharges into the Atlantic and is undoubtedly a river in no way concerned with the Orinocco. Thus we have established our extreme northwesterly boundaiy at the banks of the WAINI. The Venezuelans are contending that the acquisition of all lands beyond the Boeraserie Creek, known as the County of Essequibo, by British Guiana (now Guyana) was a farce.

They have declared that the findings of a Commission in 1898, which later led to the arbitral award, was null and void. With respect to territory held by <5 uyana as successor to British Guiana, the Guyana Government and the British Government are protesting that under the terms of the Geneva Agreement, a discussion on such a topic must be ruled as a nullicy. Such a claim erupted in the advent of the present regime.

Venezuela probably not consoled by the decision to establish a Mixed Commission to look into the affairs of the boundary dispute, resorted to violence, impertinence and a great amount of absurdities. They have brazenly occupied the tiny island of Ankoko in the Essequibo River.

Mr. Burnham ordered a small batch of soldiers to be posted on the Guyana half of the island and fresh troops, are regularly being airlifted to the area, to keep a day and night vigil on what the Prime Minister termed as “acts of aggression’*, by Venezuelan insurgents.

Now the claim has once more been tabled and discussed by Venezuelan authorities. Dr. Raul Leoni has signed a decree extending Venezuelan territorial waters between three and ^ e lv e miles of waterway on the western coast of Guyana.

A heavy cloud looms overhead; if there should be any more cold affair, then that part of Guyana which Venezuela claims, will surely have its beautiful landscape obliterated by numerous potholes and craters.

On our eastern front, we find a smaller and less powerful nation claiming that part of Guyana which is enclosed by the tributaries of the New River. Some Dutch settlers even encroached on our territory and had to be chased off by members of the Guyana Defence Force. The Prime Minister when asked to explain this behaviour vhich the Dutch Government had assumed, retorted:“ In recent weeks, we have been pursuing the possibilities of an amicable resolution of outstanding questions in the conviction that justice, morality and legality support our case”.

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‘•Conference table” method has proved ineffective, and Guyanese are constantly being insulted with impunity. What is more appalling is the persisent tfforts of the Guyana Government, “ to sit and discuss” while Venezuelan delegates come to the 'table* in battleships. Now that tables have proved futile, where will Guyana turn and look for aid?

The U. S. A. will not aid Guyana with military personnel, since that country has more than a passing interest m Venezuela itself.

In fact the Opposition People's Progressive Party has accused the U. S. A. of collusion with the Venezuelans, and one is tempted to believe this.

Will Great Britain help Guyana in its predicament?

Reluctance has already been inferred from this quarter, yet it was Gt. Britain which was also involved in the ‘fatal' signing of GENEVA AGREEM EN T! The Guyana government should never have committed itself to re-open discussion thereby giving Venezuela the right to discuss a spurious claim.

The United Nations is the only place which may give a hearing to the matter, but what will happen, if Venezuela continues its brazen aggression? The military aid of this peace-keeping body will just be sufficient to act as “ observers” while Venezuela gobbles up our native land. v The Surinamers could be more easily contained, were it not so obvious that Venezuela and Surinam have conspired to put pressures on Guyana. On looking at the whole issue in a very detached way, one seems to be bothered by the fact that it smacks of one great gimmick — the situation seems to be rigged to detract from pressing issues at home. One remembers what a great furore there was over Ankoko and with strikes at that time; now the situation has intensified and so is the local internal scene in Guyana The going seems very interesting and only time will solve many present problems.

Does Guyana need a Film Censorship Board?

By

R. A C K L O O

( L6 M a )

I must state clearly at the beginning that Guyana does need a Film Censorship Board but recent happenings in the country must make every cinema-fan think twice about the competence or versatility of this august body. Let us first examine the aim of the Board which, on paper, is to raise and keep the general level of films shown in Guyana at a high level.

•‘General Level”, one would suppose, means in the context the “aesthetic and moral level”, but from the films which are passed and which are foisted on the masses, it seems as if censors here are concerned mainly with the absolute moral level of the film. It is obvious that in Guyana, a censor Board does concern itself preternaturally with this purpose, and it is equally clear also that the Board is most unsuccessful.

Why is this so? Besides ihe inability of its members to recognise what level they are supposed to keep up, there are also faults in the method of reviewing and the enforcement and public relations used by the Board.

When we have examined these faults separately, it becomes increasingly clear that some films which are passed contain scenes of immoral or amoral actions which serve only to titillate the public and not to further the story.

The censors' action in such cases is justifiable, but the same cannot be said for action taken on some films which are banned for scenes which do contribute to the story. An extreme hypothetical example is that of scenes of sexual relations which are unnecessary in the usual marriage drama; but this may assist in a story where one of the partners takes drastic action because of sadomasochist tendencies in the other partner.

The present method of reviewing allows two or three members to see a film, and their review is usually accepted unless there is great public disapproval or if the chairman disagrees. Can two people represent enough opinions to know all the reaction* to a film?

The members of the Board should be chosen to represent a cross-section of the opinions of responsible people. Can we trust the omniscience of two or three members of a Board?

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Some films are branded “ 16 and over”, or children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult” , yet scarcely any effort is made to enforce this. Does the Board trust the Cinema -proprietors to do that? Their faith is hardly justified when we see cinema-owners pandering to the illiterate taste of an audience which delights to see fisticuffs and gun-roaring Westerns. This is emphasised when it is recognised that trash is cheaper to rent and when we also remember that one of the better films “ The Mikado” was brought here for one day.

As, for public relations, this appears to be something the Board has never heard about (and does not want to hear about either). Instead of cryptically labelling the film (which only makes the public curious to see the film) why can’t they give a full review of the film i.e., review its aesthetic merits, its story, music and morals?

Above all, the Film Censorship Board should maintain an unsullied integrity by basing its decision to ban or not to ban films on a well balanced sense of values.

Political persuasions must therefore have no part here, or the whole proct ss can degenerate into mere propagandising.

The recent banning of “The Comedians *' has created quite, a sensation in' many quarters, but what has arisen out of this situation is the fact that a few persons have arrogated unto themselves the right to ban a film “ undesirable in the public interest” .

Everyone is aware of Haiti's internal corruptions, and such a film, from an academic view­ point, would have given credence to the theorizing of many things such as the atrocities committed by the Tenton Macoute under the orders of dictator Duvalier.

As it is, the banning of this film by the censors has aroused more interest in it than was expected. It has piqued many people into asking whether Guyana is going along the same road as Haiti. The film censors are people who make valid decisions of their own, and I may be wrong to assume that they were imposed upon.

It is possible, however, that the Censor Board is too much preoccupied with the morals not only of children but of adults. Much of their fear could be removed if in the secondary schools films are shown, criticisms invited and the film is looked at from all sides. The student, grown up, would be able to understand the general review published by the Censor Board, and the Board will only have to differentiate between films suitable for general viewing and those suitable for adults only.

The Board is necessary because children are easily influenced by this powerful medium, but adults, educated to be critical, would be able to reject easily the influences which tend to oppose their principles. vV Finally, I think that any Censor Board should consist of people who are experienced in drama and can criticise a film.

Any one film should not be reviewed by less than six people, and there should be a full review published before the public screening.

These suggestions and criticisms are well meant, and since the cinema is one of the main means of information in Guyana, something should be done to elevate its standard, and this by the Film Censorship Board.

LO V E’S D IL E M M A By

R.

R.

LUNCHEON

A new giil and her family had moved into the vacant residence in Thomas Street. As soon as Theo got the news, he ran home, bathed, put on his Speech Day pants, shirt and Mike’s shoes and Arthur’s socks, for Theo was an ardent believer in the dictum “ the early bird catches the worm”. He swaggered down the road, passed the girl’s house and looked in He saw enough of her to convince himself that this was not a bad-looking “case” and fortune seemed to favour him with an exceptional piece of good luck, for just at that moment a matronly voice assailed his ears. “ Dirta! Dirta! tea ready” . The girl’s mother was calling her inside.

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Theo was beside himself with this bit of information about the girl's name. He followed this up with intense efforts at displaying himself favourably in the girl's eyes. He showed off his cricket prowess even on the road, but desisted after a few bruises and close shaves with death.

He did not mind being a living dead, but not a dead “dead”.

Then success crowned his efforts in an unexpected way— he managed to wring a date from her for next Saturday at the Hollywood cinema.

Early that bright Monday morning, Theo found himself at his friend Ranee—- a wild boy from the city — soliciting funds for his new enterprise, but the blind has never been appointed to lead the blind, and on Saturday morning Theo's prospects were indeed depressing.

He had tapped all his resources — nefarious and otherwise —- and found he had accumulated money for one bill on ly, but this sum, even, would entitle him to a comfortable seat in the dark recesses of pit. Then he had a plan.

It was 4.30 on Saturday afternoon. Theo slinked outside Hollywood cinema in his borrowed finery. Up came Dirta followed closely by Theo’s brother. The plan proceeded as was arranged— “ Theo, Theo” , his brother piped, “ mammy just faint away and I phone” ......... . “ Fool” !, hissed Theo inr an under breath.

“I mean the neighbours phoned for the ambulance.

Come home quick”, continued Theo’s brother.

Theo turned to D irta-“ Look, go inside and keep a seat near you for me. I'll be back in two shakes of a lamb’s tail.” As soon as Dirta turned her back, Theo dashed round to pit's entrance, threw his ticket down, and as the cinema wras plunged into darkness - a sign that the picture was about to begin - he vaulted the barrier into House.

Theo will always remember that picture : the acute embarrassment he suffered at the hands of his friend Ranee the cake-shop boy, who persisted in pushing drinks and cakes into Theo's face looking for an impossible sale, but knowing full well that Theo had only five cents, and that he had to keep as it was the night’s bread money.

However, Saturday Night descended on Kitty, and the latter half of Thomas Street was plunged into darkness; the impending black-out from the Electricity Corporation had materialised. Theo was outside Dirta's bridge with the boys, Suddenly one of them hightailed it, scaled the fence and blended naturally with the shadows. Dirta has a father who is noted for his manual dexterity — Two sounds like thunder claps were heard and Theo recoiled.

He did not have time to turn his face as instructed by the Bible when the backhand whipped it around. Then a bicycle was bodily lifted, and not being acquainted with any instructions about a bicycle wielding non-Christian, he ran straight into the policeman's hands.

Theo instantly rehearsed his case for the prosecution — anti-social element, criminal tendencies, assaults........ but wait, what was that Dirta’s father was saying— 'Attempted rape*?...

Theo could have had the elder of his family who was in the legal profession, advising him to plead guilty and beg for mercy.

Suddenly the lights blinked ©n and Dirta screamed — “ Is not this one; is one like he, but not so fine and dirty” . “ Well is who“ ?, the policeman asked, and sucked his teeth and wheeled his cycle away.

Dirta's father smiled, for no policeman meant no court story. Theo blinked and started to walk home, and as he did so, a chuckling was heard and a figure detached itself from the shadows and walked away. Then Theo’s brain clicked, and his ears stopped ringing. It was his cousin who was the culprit. He had assaulted the girl from behind

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TH E C Y C L E RACE By

POTTER

(FO RM

5)

Excitement filled the air and a sudden hush came over the spectators as the seven cyclists took up their positions. Pieballs looking his best in a crimson ‘‘banian” took the inside lane.

Next can e Smellish sitting calmly on his scrambler; then the human Torch gazing penetratingly into the crowd, looking for Shirwals. Big Bruno took up fourth* position muttering under his breath “Gotta dig it up in them” ; Fifth was Ashriel trying vainly to hide behind his glasses - Next came Thamo, looking uncomfortable on a borrowed bomb and then Chamerlall who took the outside lane, flexing his muscles and expanding his chest in a businesslike manner. The seven cyclists were tense as they waited for the gun.

Suddenly a female voice piped up “ Who's that thick bitch?” .

Chammy blushed and Thamo guffawed. The starters voice interrupted - “Ready!” “ Not yet” cried Smellish and hastily popped two Glucose tablets into his mouth. The report of the pistol shattered the silence as it echoed across tne Held. The bunGh was off half-hidden in a swirling mass of dust. Way out in front, Chammy was doing a mile sprint, then came Pieballs and Smellish followed by Bruno puffing away just in front of a flash of red. This was the Torch hissing and spluttering in anticipation. The crowd roared and cheered as Thamo and Ashriel, neck to neck, fought for last place.

Chammy finished the first lap in a blaze of glory but his pace had slowed up considerably. However he still struggled vainly, grinding away on his ninety-nine gear. The field was gaining on him. His massive thighs pumped vigorously but to no avail. The field approached nearer. Chammy could not bear the disgrace of being overtaken, so he threw himself off his cycle and rolled away. Pieball swerved just in time. Smellish and Bruno crashed headlong into Chammy and refused to rise. Chammy drew the limp bodies from the twisted wreck as the Torch flashed past. The tension rose as Thamo and Ashriel came round the bend. Thamo was gasping and shuddering with this unaccustomed activity. His eyes bulged with pressure and he stole a fearful glance at Ashriel who struggled gamely on.

By the end of the second lap, Thamo dropped out complaining of a weak feeling in his back. The remaining contestants carried the same pace until the last lap began. Now they were all out* coming in for the finish. Pieball and Torch were with Ashriel bobbirg and weaving just behind. The crowd swarmed around the finishing line screaming and yelling.

The Torch had only one thought in his mind— a hazy picture oi ShirvaTs moaning. *My hero, my hero‘\ With renewed energy he gained on the panting Pieballs. His chest heaved and his breath came in gasps but he was in front. Suddenly to his dimmed view and tortured body flashed the sight of Shirwals holding hands with Chammy.

His fiery legs turned to red jelly, and his knees wobbled. Trembling with rage and fatigue, he never saw Pieballs flashing to victory—or Ashriel crawling past him.

A s the milling crowd surrounded the victors, no one noticed the Torch slipping the crowd, a broken bottle in each arm.

R E F L E C T IO N S O N T H E V IE T N A M W A R B y H. A . B A R R A N ( F O R M 5S) It is now many years since Vietnam gained its independence. It is an equal number of years since the Civil War between the North and South started.

The North, comprised chiefly of the original Vietnamese army, is trying to overrun the South and control the whole country.

Of course each side has sympathisers, and the Vietnam War has become a war far removed from the people behind it. Nevertheless the local terrain plays an important part in the mode of fighting it.

This country in South-East Asia is mountainous, swampy, and densely forested.

For the foreign troops - the Americans - fighting is hazardous and carried out in miserable conditions.

The North Vietnamese, or Viet Congs as they are called, have dug elaborate tunnel networks underground with cleverly concealed entrances and exits.

The Viet Congs pop out ever so often to snipe at passing enemy patrols and cause considerable damage before scuttling back to safety.

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This and other methods of warfare employed by the Viet Congs go to make this war rather unorthodox; in fact it is more like guerrilla fighting.

The Viet Congs have no uniform and are not grouped together in particular areas as are the Americans; consequently bombs are not as effective as they should be since a bomb will annihilate more South Vietnamese than Viet Congs; The war therefore drags on.

Nevertheless the Viet Congs are not running out of ammunition, money or equipment, and this raises the question of where they obtain these essentials.

This question when ansy?€fe^d shows why America entered the war. The Communists, by backing the Viet Congs hope to turn the whole country communist when the South Vietnamese are conquered.

America’s foreign policy is to stem the spreading of Communism, since the Communists backed the Viet Congs, the Americans naturally backed the South Vietnamese.

However, financial backings were not all that were necessary; the South Vietnamese are mostly untrained peasants and they suffered heavy losses at the Viet Congs’ hands.

America’s role then changed; instead of supplying money and military schools for the South Vietnamese, they had to take over the actual fighting of the war. If the American army had not taken an active part, the South Vietnamese would have been overran long ago by the Viet Congs.

There have been advanced, a number of ostensible reasons for America’s participation in the war. It is said that the Americans have industrial interests in the country which they have to protect.

It is unlikely however, that the potential industries will pay back America the twenty-six thousand million dollars already spent and the million dollars per day cost of the war. There has also been talk of an American destroyer having been attacked by a Viet Cong patrol boat, precipitating America's entrance into the war. However, the most likely reason for America’s part in the war is the fact that the Americans consider themselves the champions of liberty and have as such to oppose any Communist movement.

Since orthodox fighting helps but little against the Viet Congs, the Americans have switched to Chemical and Biological warfare. They gas out the Viet Congs from any tunnels they discover and at the same time attempt to starve them by destroying rice crops.

This has little effect however, since the Viet Congs are subsidised, probably by Red China, and so get food elsewhere.

The destruction of crops does not endear the Americans to the South Vietnamese either, since they suffer from the rice shortage. As a matter of fact the South Vietnamese are thoroughly fed up with the Americans, and the misery they are enduring because of the war. They think even Communism is preferable and are trying to rid themselves of the Americans.

They are finding this rather more difficult than may have been imagined since America is determined not to backout of the war. This is not because America wants to keep on fighting, but because the Americans will “lose face*’ in the eyes of the world if they back out now. That America wants to pull out may be reflected in President Johnson’s declaration of not fighting in the forthcoming elections. Maybe he hopes to be replaced by someone who does not favour the Vietnam war and would therefore pull the troops out.

There are numerous possibilities of the way in which this war will end. Will it perhaps end by America pulling out, the South being overrun, and the country settling down to Communism? Or will America keep on fighting this war which it cannot win or hope to win and perhaps involve other Communist countries such as Red China in the war, and the entrance of Communist fanatics trigger off the entrance of non-Communist countries into the war? If this takes place, could it bring about World War III? One can only guess.

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W H E R E IS Y O U R M O N EY? By

V. S. R A M B I H A R

Ragat always used to tell himself that he was well off. He had a good wife, children, and friends. He had a house to shelter his family from rain and sun.

He had cows, a small plot of land and a shop. When he heard about the poverty in other villages on the coast he used to tell his family of their good position.

His friends however thought otherwise. He was cne of the poorest in the village. His cows yielded little milk, and even for that, everybody else had more cows than he.

Whenever, his cashew or mango or even the small starapple tree gave fruit, the boys from the neighbourhood would be sure to raid it. In times of drought, as in August last year, his vat would be empty, and he had no money to buy a bigger one. He and his children had to toil with the hand plough, because the hire of a tractor was too high. So his yields were low and above that his plot was smaller than that of others. The food would barely do for his wife, his children and himself.

He used to get odd jobs in the nearby rice mill and on these days the rice he brought home in his pockets was enough. But it was rice everyday, for though he owned a shop, he could take nothing from it.

The shop was mcstly empty and he could not compete with the big store at the bend. His children did well in primary school but he had no money to send them further. Ragat was truly a poor man.

He had friends though, and good friends they were.

Whenever his neighours had an extra squash or pumpkin they preferred to give it to Ragat rather than put it on the box in the front of the house to sell.

They tried to dissuade their children frcm raiding his fruit trees, and gave him water from their large vats when he needed it. He was very happy when they used to gather every Saturday Night to gaff and have a little drink.

Ragat was sitting on a drinks box on one of these nights when Saad ran up to him and shouted. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC; Ah win bye, ah win'', and started stamping on the counter. Ragat was stupefied and asked excitedly, "You win, you win, whah you win?"

"Money, bye, money."

"You lie, win money?" Saad tore out a white envelope and read in broken English that he. must go to the bank to collect his "Pools" winnings.

When Saad got his money he divided a small portion of it among his friends, and Ragat was surprised how large a sum he received. Saad must have won a lot.

Saad showed him how to play this "Pools" and within nine months Ragat was running to Saad shouting, "Ah win bye, ah wun".

Ragat had won some hundreds of thousands of dollars. He had never seen money like that before and he was afraid to keep it. Saad who was then a "big shot4* advised him to buy over the factory. This would have seemed an impossibility a few years back, but Ragat had money now.

He eventually got the mill, a big house and plenty rice land. He had become a "big shot". After learning the operation of the factory he took over its control.

The workers who used to call him friend now called him "boss". It was below his dignity to sit under the mango tree and play cards or drink with the poorer people than himself.

He became lonely. Working the factory and expanding his estate were his only jobs.

His loneliness soon disappeared however, as people flocked to become his friends. He would not have dared to touch their cars when he was poor, Now, Ragat was caught in the circle of high life. His new friends helped him to spend his money, to take out new cars and encouraged him to give them lavish gifts. One persuasive one got six house lots free from Ragat.

Ragat had forgotten his former friends, especially Saad, who had helped him to become rich. They had not forgotten him however. The talk of the village was Ragat's fortune and his playing "big shot". Everyone talked ahout the old days when Ragat used to drink with them and when they used to give him squash to keep his family alive.

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When they approached Ragat for money to build a good school or playground for their children, they were turned down.

Ragat’s new friends told him that no one built a new school for his children, so why must he build one for other's children. The money was used to buy new cars for his new friends. Money had caused Ragat to refuse requests by his own people.

Throughout the years Ragat knew his former friends as workers, and they knew him as "boss*’. The relation became more intimate at one particular time of the year..... the time of the crab hunt.

Ragat* s friends decided for him that they must go for the hunt on August sixteenth.

Ragat, of course, must provide the transportation.

His money friends would ride in his cars and the workers on the trailer. Again, of course, Ragat must provide the food.

He had not yet noticed what type of friends he had.

When they reached the place for the hunt Ragat’s money friends decided that the boys in the trailer would go first, bring back crabs, then they would go. When the boys returned they found Ragat’s new friends asleep.

It was getting late and it was Ragat’s new friends chance to go. But the boys were afraid to wake up these “big shots**.

Ragat was angry he had seen through their trick....the scamps. He told the boys to wake them all up and send them to do their share.

Ragat himself was the only One prepared to go.

These “good friends” of his wanted to; do no work, take the sweet life and then get crabs.

Ragat went with his former friends to catch crabs and then all returned home, the boys or his real old friends riding the cars, and the rest the trailer.

When they reached home and the “sweet skin ones’* waited for their crabs he shouted, “ You wan fo siddown an now you wan crab; Ah see through ah you plot; ah you wan fo dry me. Most ah me money gahn now and ah you gat air*.

Ragat ordered that the crabs be shared among his former friends and stamped into the house. His wife and children were sleeping, so he sat in his Berbice chair thinking out a clue to his problem, until his wife found him still sitting there in the morning.

He awakened his children and gave his family a detailed account of the matter. He then said that during the night he had decided on something drastic... but necessary. He said that he had read a few books and found that the same problem occurred throughout the world.

When he told them what he would do, his wife’s jaw dropped.

She could not protest however; Ragat was firm.

Within three months of this incident Ragat bought a medium-sized house, neither a a rich man’s nor a poor man’s house. He had the poor people of the village break down his big house and with the materials built a decent school. Where he had vacant land he built good houses for the poorer people.

He had a good water supply effected and raised the pay the mill workers received.

He set aside a very small proportion of the factory profit for himself, and put the rest to the development of the village. The mill and its profits belonged to ALL. There is now a marked difference between many other villages and this one. In the others, few houses are very big and the rest very small.

Hand ploughs are the only instruments under, some houses, while under others are combines and ears.

There is a division between rich and poor, and thus superior and inferior in the villages, but in Ragat’s village everyone is equal.

Cars are shared, combines are shared, and this sharing caused great progress in every direction in this village.

Ragat had acquired money and had used it well.

When you ask anybody in another village where is his money, he looks around and then points under a floor-board or in an envelope, while in Ragat’s village everyone will point to everything and say, *’There is my money” .

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S U P E R S T IT IO N IN G U Y A N A By

L. C. C L A R K E

(U6CJ

Today in our society there are several superstitious beliefs derived from our forefathers.

A foreigner visiting Guyana is most alarmed and even amused when fee sees most of our people indulging in certain practices and adhering to certain beliefs.

Before studying our folklore we should be clear about the meaning of the word “ superstition” By a dictionary definition it is “ the credulity regarding the supernatural, an irrational fear of the unknown or mysterious and even more, a religion er practice based on such tendencies4*.

To my mind, if, as the dictionary informs us, superstition is a religion, there is absolutely nothing wrong with believing in superstition. For in the same way as we believe in Christianity, Hinduism or Buddhism, which are all religions, we can believe in superstition.

Not all of these beliefs seem unreasonable.

However, everyone has his own opinion of everything and there may be nothing superstitious that seems material or appealing to individuals.

There is a belief that if a photograp h of someone is on a wall and that picture falls, misfortune may befall the person. This may be true, providing there is no disturbance which may make the picture fall.

Then there is the belief that if a butterfly (usually house, fatal news would arrive for the occupants.

of a very large size) flies into the

Of course, there are many superstitious beliefs as far as dreams are concerned. If one dreams of a wedding, ‘old people' would say that someone would die. If a death is dreamt of a wedding would take place.

Then there is the seance of obeah. This practice, usually effected by people outside the urban areas of our country, is quite prevalent today.

There is a belief that if someone suddenly falls ill, somebody “duh* * him. This is quite ridiculous and what is more is the way in which people confide in “obeah expert”, men and women who pretend to have foresight of life and who are more commonly known as “see fars” .

In exploring the idea of obeah further, I was made to understand that these “experts” are capable of making men or women marry without the partner's consent. I have also been told that these people (the experts^ can invoke certain deadly spirits which can be extremely detrimental to the victim. I do not care to question the veracity of these statements but what I do know is that these petty rumours would not influence me.

It is commonly said that if a ladder is leaning against a wall and underneath, th e,person is doomed to death; misfortune will occur.

someone

walks

Among the Amerindians there is a belief that a red-eyed, manlike beast called *'Massacouraman", with very long black or tawny hair all over its chest, and with long claws, does exist.

This monster, it is believed dwells in water and is extremely deadly.

There is also a religious belief which originated from the Amerindians - the cumfa. The power of healing without medicine is ascribed to an Amerindian deity called Orehu, who is described as having long silvery hair and who is said to have once saved the Arawaks from evil spirits which caused sickness, pain and grief.

People who indulge in the practice of ' ‘cumfa**, worship a race of fairmaids. These fairmaids, believed to be half women, half fish are usually treated nightly to eggs, food and flowers among other things. If their followers are consequently unable to fulfil the demands of these water-nymphs their necks are broken sooner or later.

In Essequibo there is a belief that a pregnant woman can know the sex of her coming child by tickling a species of frogs with spotted backs. It will jump when tickled and if it lands on its back the child will be a boy; if it lands on its belly a girl will be born.

If a funeral is passing and someone points to the hearse it is said that all the fingers will decay unless they are bitten.

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If one goes into a house after eight o’ clock in the night, that person must enter the door by the back and not by the front of his body, as is usually the case.

After attending a funeral,, one should request that other clothes be passed downstairs so that the person might not enter the house with the clothes he wore to the funeral.

"Old people” also say that if you shake your feet while sitting, your parents will die.

Finally there is the dreadful belief in the “ Ole Haig’ * which is supposed to be a human equivalent of the vampire. It is usually an old wrinkled woman who sheds and hides her skin at nights. She transforms herself into a ball of fire in the night and roams about searching for babies to suck their blood. It is believed that she enters by any chink in the walls of the house. Preventative measures against this are the placing of a horse shoe over the top of the door and crosses drawn with chalk in the house.

Have you ever wondered why 4in certain shops coins are nailed onto the counter, despite the law which states that coins must not not be mutilated? This lor revelation of "ole Haigs”, and the law allows this.

There are hundreds of interesting Guyanese beliefs, which space does not permit me to quote.

The examples which I have cited would naturally lead one t6 believe that there is some truth in superstition. I am not going to canvass for or against this. Each man should be allowed to exercise the franchise of stating his own opinion.

I sincerely feel that this deep love of superstitious beliefs which circulates our country is a part of our Guyanese culture. In speaking of our heritage, we cannot refrain from paying heed to what our ancestors thought. To them the world was full of mysteries, and any unexplainable phenomenon, which science can easily explain today, would have been followed by fear of the unknown, awe and even reverence.

Is it any wonder then that Guyana with a broad cross-section of races still abounds with superstitious customs?

“J U L IU S C A E S A R ” - A Critical Analysis By

TERENCE

W IL K IN S O N

(L6C)

At 7.30 p.m. on December 4th 1967 a faded yellow curtain drew slowly across the stage and revealed to a packed Queen's College auditorium the structural beauty of a Roman Street. Added to this were the sounds of joyful shouts as the Roman mob surged onto the stage.

This was the opening of “ Julius Caesar” which was "produced by Queen’s College Dramatic Society with a cast of Queen’s College pupils under the direction of Mr. Milton Drepaul and Mr. John H. Rickford.

The play was presented in Georgetown on six consecutive evenings and once in New Amsterdam's Town Hall. On all the nights of the play there was a very large and appreciative audience and even the severest critic would admit that the Society had done "a very good job* of it.

THE ROMAN MOB: One of the more impressive features of the play was the crowd scenes.

These were realistic, to an appreciable extent, in its show of how mass stupidity works. That so many boys could be directed to act as a mob is a tribute to the producers. However, I think that the overall picture of this particular crowd was not the same fickle crowd which Shakespeare had intended it to be. A t times, in fact, it brought about a ‘comic effect’.

MISCELLANEOUS: Some scenes might have been difficult for the producers tc enact because Queen’s College’s stage is not Elizabethan. Nevertheless the introduction of Caesar’s corpse from the back of the hall was a bit crude.

Not only did this divide the attention of the audience but also it broke down any realism that was created during the previous scenes.

Then, too, there was this constant intrusion of “ thunder" and “lightning" into the dialogue during the stormy night scene (Act 1, Scene 3;. These two devices, instead of helping this

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scene, completely destroyed its effect. Besides the crowd scenes, the senate meeting of ‘old greybeards’ was most impressive.

In arrangement and colour it was outstanding - yet another tribute to Messrs Drepaul and Rickford.

Finally, the army fights, while not realistic in the least, did manage to carry across the idea that a fight was on.

CHARACTERS; TRIBUNES & COMMONERS: The acting at the beginning, I think was excellent, for amateurs. The two outstanding actors here were Marcellus (G. Massay) and the Second Commoner (J. Carmichael). I consider Marcellus’ acting as very good indeed. He spoke fluently and with proper control of cadence immediately created the ‘reality’ illusion. The second Commoner seemed,to live the part of the comical cobbler (perhaps he does) - by his appropriate pauses, free speech and gestures.

CASSIUS: Jawaharlal Gajraj was in many ways fitted for the part of Cassius, even to the point of appearance: “ Yond Cassius has a lean and hungry look’*.

I think that had he more control of his movements - his hands especially - we might have heard and appreciated a little more of what he said.

Although Gajraj looked the part of Cassius - the villainous, jealous and shady individual - he did not, to me, portray the character of Cassius. This, I think would have been excellenty managed by James La Rose.

BRUTUS James La Rose, as Brutus, was very fluent in his speech, or rather in his ‘stage speech*.

I detected a voice quite unlike La Rose’s natural voice but no doubt this is some advanced technique of which I am as yet ignorant.

He knew well how to wed his actions and utterances with the appropriate emotions.

As a ‘complete* Brutus he failed because he retained too much of his own identity and too little of that of the quasi-philosopher Brutus.

Many of the now famous philosophical outbursts are quickly and unemotionally blurted out by a seemingly unappreciative La Rose, Many important words were wrongly stressed creating humour where Shakespeare least intended, In the quarrel - scene I half - expected violence to ensue although this was not written in the text. This was due to an ‘over-acting* or 'over -excited Brutus. However, the ’over-acting’ at the amateur stage is good since it augurs a great actor when it ’is controlled.

This part might have experienced better handling by Gajraj “ would he were fatter” .

ANTHONY: Both Me Allister and Massey handled Antony’s character to a satisfactory degree.

However, many times Me Allister showed an original interpretation of the emotional element Anteny’s speeches, very different from the conventional interpretation. ; This I observed during his incorrect stresses and intonations.

I think that Massey was more at ease in this part and thus portrayed a more-appreciated Antony than did Me Allister.

This was perhaps due more to natural disposition than to superior acting ability. Antony, it might be remembered was a gay fun-loving citizen.

CAESAR Richard Young could not have had a more suitable role.

Here he paints a vivid picture of how this short, stout megalomaniac, Julius Caesar, must have looked. But alas! his effect ends at his appearance. As an actor he fails miserably.

His speech, although very commanding and fluent was in a monotone, without any emotion - more like a funeral march than a human being’s voice. His best piece of acting was at the Senate - his death. In this he was very realistic indeed.

CASCA The portrayal of Casca by Ghosh provided one of the lighter moments in the play. He had a unique ability to burlesque the whole account of Caesar being offered the crown at the Capitol.

I think Ghosh acted the flippant and “saucy” character as near as possible to Shakespeare’s intention.

CA LPH U R N IA AND PORTIA:— , Bacchus was poor as Calphurnia.

He spoke in a low monotone which was not heard clearly by the audience for a majority of the time.

It was well his part was short.

Bostwick ("Portia^) was very good and certainly deserved the applause and the prize which he was given.

JU LIU S C A ESA R SCEN E

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During the Summer Term the Corps received weekly training schedules from R. S. M. Pilgrim of the G. D. F. who came personally every afternoon to see progress made. Tne R. S. M. also appointed Sgt. King and three Corporals from the G. D. F. as instructors to the Corps. Earlier two promotions were made: C. S. M. Watson, H. G. to Cadet Officer; Sgt. Aaron, K. to C. S. M. The highlight o f this term, however, was the Independence Anniversary Parade. The Cadets, clad in full military gear including webbing and rifles, were led by Cadet Officer Hugh G. Watson through the streets oi Georgetown. The Governor-General took the salute in this parade o f all the military units in the country and this was the first time since the “ revival” of the Corps that the cadets marched such an exhaustible distance with rifles and webbing. Though a G. D. F. Private fainted after the parade, there were no casualties within the Corps. This was very commendable.

Later in this term, the recruits, having finished their basic Drills, were measured for uniforms, in preparation for the training camp which started on 26th August 1968. Thirty recruits were sent to camp along with thirty-five cadets.

Promotions for the camp were as follows:— To SERGEANTS — “ CORPORALS — “ LANCE CORPORALS:

Cpls. J. Carmichael, S. A. Me Intosh.

L |Cpls.

Hugh, Boxhill.

Cats.

C. P. Watson, R. Kirton, Gerrard.

Looking around the school, it can easily be seen that the Corps is one o f the most efficient organisation in Queen’s College, and after the departure o f the current N. C. O’S, it is hoped that it will continue to be among the most efficient. This, however, is expected since the general interest o f the school and o f certain G. D. F. members is very much centred on the Corps.

Best o f luck to all Cadets in the future.

HUGH GORDON WATSON

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Sports Section Sportsman of the Year 4.45, 4.46, 4.47, 4 -47.5, He’s done it! He’s has broken the school’s mile record set in 1964 and held by D. A. Chung o f Austin House. This victory piobably more than anything clinched the 1967-68 Sportsman o f the year award for Donald Rodney o f Cunningham House. Though only sixteen years old, Rodney was already the holder o f 3 school records: 440 yds Under 13, High jump Under 13, Under 15. At the last House Athletic Meet, Donald added two more to his total. The Under Seventeen 880 yds, and the mile.

His time for the 880 yds was 2. 08. 5 secs, clipping 2.1 secs, of the old record held by J. T. Thom set in 1962.

Rodney entered Queen’s College in 1963, and in his first attempt at the House Athletic Meeting he gained maximum points in all o f the events open to him m the Under 13 division, breaking the divisions High Jump Record which has since been equalled by Walcott of Weston House.

He began specializing in the longer distances, and his performances in these events to date are ample reward for his interest, ability and determination. Rodney has come a long way, and can yet go further in his Athletic career. So with the knowledge that the boys o f Queen’s are behind him all the way, we hope that he will set his sights on the greater things before him.

On behalf of the community o f Queen’s College, I take this opportunity to congratulate Donald Rodney on his achievement o f the 1967-68 Sportsman of the Year Award.

SPORTS EDITOR. ON OPPOSITE PAGE: SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR (D. RODNEY) seen breaking the long standing mile record 4min. 50secs. with a time o f 4min. 47.5 secs.

Report on Progress of Q. C. Gymnasium Today our gymnasium is a reality but by no means complete. Through a tremendous start, one can now take part in such activities as gymnastics, boxing, rope skipping, rope climbing, horizontal bar exercise weightlifting, and the latest additic n - basketball. But this growth did not take place overnight. The progress already made in building the gymnasium represents a great deal of work by various members of the Queen’s College Student Body.

It was under the Student Council headed by Mr. John Rickford that the founds tiers were laid and the first pieces of equipment were pm chased. A vigorous campaign by the Students’ Council to collect subscriptions was urotrlaktn. Enough money was raised to purchase a horizontal bar and six tumbling mats.

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Early response to this equipment proved favourable and it appeared that the gymproject was launched successfully. The project continued under the Head boy S. A. Me Intosh and greater strides were taken to get more equipment. A generous contribution by the Drama Society of profits from their production of Julius Caesar £a\e the £3331 committee some much needed funds.

Among the things bought, during this year, were four climbing ropes, boxing gloves and head guards, parallel bars and a brand new set of weights which added to two sets already loaned to us by Messrs Perry and London.

But perhaps the latest addition to the gym,- the basketball court, represents the real spirit waich the building of the gym should take The basketball court was designed and built by boys from the Lower Sixth on purely a voluntary basis. It was their idea, work and enthusiasm which today enable everyone to enjoy the game of basketball.

There is room for much In the gym : more weights, a biggermat for judo and wrestling punching bags, abdominal boards, benches for weight training, a good vaulting box and much more. Some of these things can be made by students, others must be made locally or imported.

But whatever additions are made to the gymnasium it is important that all students contribute in some way, whether it be linancially through student subscription, actively through the building of some equipment or through co-operation in the maintaining and caring of the gym. The gymnasium provides a variety of activities, something for ever3Tone.

T A K E ADVANTAGE OF THIS O PPO R TU N ITY: remember once lost can never be regained.

Mr. T. K R ETSC H

(PHYSICAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR).

Report on Queen’s Independence Marathon At 3.00 p.m. on Thursday May 23*d, some two hours after the start,the last runner made his way down Thomas Road and into the Queen's College Compound, thus completing an interesting and exciting 67 mile Independence Marathon Relay Run from Rosignol to Georgetown. Following closely behind the last runner were three trucks carrying the remaining members of the Queen’s College Community who had earlier played their part by each running a mile.

The run, organised as an Independence Week Project, started from Rosignol with Chung of “C” House carrying the baton over the first mile.

The baton was exchanged after each mile with a different runner for each mile, until ail ty miles were run. Running through western Berbice, the runners were greeted by enthusiastic school children who lined the road, clapped, sometimes threw wrnter coconuts and generally were a big boost to everyone. Upon entering Mahaicony and into Mahaica, the runners found the going harder as the sun got hotter and the crowds more sparse. But coming into the lower East Coast, once again some crowds appeared and the times for the miles seemed to get faster as the green grass of home grew nearer.

The thought of being home and having conquered the distance made all the runners feel a sense of accomplishment. But it was really the hearty welcome by the student body the Headmaster limping up to the stage to receive the message and the cheers led by the Head-boy, that made the marathon the success it was.

Hopefully the event will be carried on as an annual event maybe developing into more of a race among houses, perhaps even between other schools. But the spirit of this year’s run, the commendable performances of Messrs Jonas, Perry and London ‘Miles’ and the support of the student body will be remembered in light of this first ever Queen’s College Independence Marathon.

Mr. TOMMY K RETSCH

(PHYSICAL E D U C A T IO N INSTRUCTOR)

(extreme right), Mr, Perry about to complete the thirty-first mile.

Picture shows The Independence Marathon in progress Irom Rosignol to Geoigetown. Top (extreme left) Chung receives a prize from Mr, Chan of Rosignol as a token of appreciation, Bottom

The Marathon from Rosignol to Georgetown

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Open Champ A . R. Morrison receives his prize from the Hon; Neville Bissemher with the Head in the background.

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A T H L E T IC S IN Q. C. Mexico in 1968 was the theme for Athletics this year, as the planning stages for this year's sports got off to an early start.

The emphasis this year was cn a rebirth of Athletics a,t Queen's through the use of a vigorous training pregramme, which was to lead us up to sports day. Response to such an idea was minimal, but those who did respond to the training, got results through improved performance.

An enthusiastic group of Lower School boys turned out for the sessions which may be a preview of some good things in later years. A small core of Upper School boys joined the sessions at Queen Elizabeth Park, while a few unable to work at the Park, trained at home on their own. The weather hampered use of the Q. C. ground and this made it difficult for jumpers and hurdlers to get the much ueeded practice, 1 Athletic captains had a good deal to say about the planning of all activities leading up to, and including school sports. A few innovations were suggested this year but nothing was done without majority vote. The 4 x 440 relay, the ‘Round - Robin', tug- of - war competition and the elimina­ tion of some novelty races were among the changes. Peihaps these innovations need to be re-evaluated again next year, but they all seemed to work out quite well. A cross country course was laid out with the intention of having it used every year so that permanent records could be kept.

School sports came off quite well, as the venue switched from G .C.C. toQ .C. Compound.

With barricades, tarpaulins and brand new house flags blowing in the breeze, the scene was set for an exciting day. For athletes and spectators many notable performances were turned in for the day, including three school records broken, and one equalled. Rodney, Clarke and Walcott, shared in the record breaking, while Morrison, Fields, Thompson, Bovell, Nelson, and Grant, to mention a few turned in fine performances.

Austin again triumphed on Sports Day while Percival House which won the Standard Points Shield were runnei s-up third was Weston House.

To keep the spirit of Athletics burning after Sports da}’, attempts were made fo get competition with another school of similar standard. This proved to be a difficult chore as the number of schools taking part in Athletics was limited t© one other school Tutorial High. Queen's fared well in the jumping events, but in the running events, Queen's was no match for their'rivals. The disappointment of the meeting was not the reason that we lost but rather the attitude of many Queen's College Athletes who did not bother to turn up to represent their school. This caused numerous speeches of ridicule from boys of ocher schools.

The lack of interest in Athletics at Queen's is not a problem shared only here. The whole country is affected and this attitude can only be curbed by changing the people who a,re in control of the governing body of Athletics. If this body refuses to sponsor 'keep fit’ meetings, dual meets, championships, and in general, if it does nothing to encourage youngsters, then one can hardly blame the boys for giving up and taking a half -hearted approach towards the training for school sports. What is needed is a long range plan by the governing body so that athletes can plan their training and aim for something.

Of all the sports, Athletics is certainly one of the most strenuous, requiring hours of training, sacrifice, guts and tremendous amounts of self-determination and will power.

It is sad that so much raw material at Queen's and throughout the country, is rotting away because of the situation concerning athletics.

Cne can only salute those boys from Queen’s who make the effort despite such prevailing conditions, and hope for better days to come.

Mr. TOMMY

K R E T SC H .

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PEN P IC T U R E S: ATHLETICS. CLA R K E: Under 17 Champion, school record in the triple jump trains hard under trying conditions in the country.

BOVELL: An inspiring house, captain plagued by injuries but still scored impressive victories in the 100 and 440 yards, events.

THOMPSON: Under 15 Champion, an enthusiastic young athlete, enjoys training. Good in all events.

NELSON: A fine middle distant runner; Broke the existing mile record, must learn to push harder at the finish.

MORRISON: Senior Champion. A natural could do even better with seme training.

BENJAMIN: Had some rough competition in his events. A hard worker who should do well in the 440 and 880 some day.

R O D N E Y : Has found the secret to success by working hard, two year in the mile and half-mile events.

school

W ALCOTT: A ‘'Big” Under 13 champion. Accomplished the creditable feat all events in his division.

PIETERS:

records of

this

winning

Another young enthusiastic athlete. Enjoys training, seems to favour the sprints.

CHUNG: Only in the second form but clearly a threat in the mile and half-mile events.

Should do well in iuture contests.

CHAN: A newcomer to the athletic circle this year. He gave a good account of himself in all events until injuries caught up with him.

T A B L E T E N N IS CA PT A IN : VICE-CAPTAIN: SECRETARY: COM M ITTEE MEMBERS: SUPERVISOR:

L. C. CLARK E D. S. CH ICH E STER L. P. BLENMANN M. HARRIS, E. PH ILLIPS. Mr. C. G, GLASGOW .

Table Tennis has always had the repntation at Queen's, of being one of the most popular games. This trend was, by no means, unsustained this year, as the large number of entries in the tournaments and the crowded dining-hall testify.

Even though we only have one good table at the moment, the boys managed to participate in regular practice sessions. There was a marked rise in the standard of play, particularly in the Lower School. This is fine.

The Christmas term was highlighted by the junior and Seinor Championships. The former was played off first. It began on the 31st October.

The competition attracted over ninety entrants and was thrill-packed throughout. The semi-finalists were Hansen, Greene, Christophe and Forsythe. Greene defeated the ‘hot* favourite Hansen, and Christophe outlasted Forsythe. Greene won the Championship by whipping an improved Christophe by 3 games to none. In the Senior Competition, which began on 29th November there were always very tense and exciting matches. The semi-finalists were Critchlow, Clarke, Fields, who earlier stopped Blenmann, and Phillips. Critchlow and Fields emerged as finalists, to climax the competition with a fine match. Critchlow eventcally cupped the Championship, defeating a much-improved Fields 3 games to two. This was the third year in succession that “ Waggy” won this honour.

There were also several matches against other schools this term. On the n th November a junior team comprising Phillips, Christophe and Hansen trounced a Bishop’ s High School side four games to one. Quern’s continued in her winning ways two weeks later when the junior Team, this time consisting of Phillips Yhap and Green# outplayed a team ficm $t. Joseph's High 5 games to none.

One week later a Senior team of Clarke, Critchlow, Blenmann, Chichester and Philips defeated a team from St. Stanislaus College five games to one.

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THE ATHLETICS TEAM

STA N D IN G L~R S. Fox, Thompson, A. Fields, T. Nelson, L. A. R. Grant, I, Walcott, M. James, K. T. Boveil.

SITTIN G L~R A. R. Morrison, K. Corsbie, Mr. J. Gopaul (Supervisor), Mr, T, Kretsch, D. Rodney, L. C. Clarke.

W ALCOTT making his record leap of 4ft. ioins; in the under 13 division whilst Guyana Scholar Mr. Gumbs looks on.

TABLE TENNIS TEAM

STANDING: L - R R. M* Kirton, H. Greene, G. Valz, SITTING: L-R M. Harris, D . Chichester, Mr. C. G. Glasgow (Supervisor^, L. C. Clarke (Capt.), L. P. E. Blenman.

IN FRONT; M. Christophe-

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The Easter term also saw Queen's playing several matches against other schools. match against the Camp street Y. M. C. A, our team of Clarke, Phillips, Blenmann Greene, won by six games to none.

In a and

Then there was the House Competition which was played on a Knock-Out basis. In the semi-finals D ’Urban outclassed Percival and Raleigh defeated Weston. In the Finals the Raleigh house team of Blenmann, Alley ne, G. Valz, Alexander and Gajraj emerged victors by edging out tne favourites Durban, four games to three. On the 5th February, a Seniorteam of Blenmann and Clarke, opposed Charlestown Secondary. We won this match lcur games to one.

Two weeks later our team of Clarke, Blenmann, Fields, Harris, Philips and Greene lost three games to four to an Old Boys team. Blenmann and Fields won their single games and Clarke and Blenmann won the doubles. The Handicap Tournament was the main interest of the final term.

The Competition attracted well over ninety entrants. Points ranged iicm (-S)to ('plus 8) this year. There were quite a lot of upsets throughout this competition. Carter (plus 2) defeated L .

Clarke (-8) in the third round, G. Alleyne (-6) whipped A. Fields (-8) and Forsythe (-1) won from M. Harris (-8J. Semi - finalists were an unmatched Kirton (-4), who earlier outclassed Greene (-6), Phillips (-8), Blenmann (-8) and Forsythe (-1). In the finals between Blenmann and Phillips, the latter emerged champion, winning out three games to one. The standard of play during this competition was fairly high.

At the time of writing several of our boys were preparing to enter Championships - Venezuela and Sherlock Cups. Best of luck.

the National

The same Committee will serve next year.

In closing I think I ought to thank Mr. Glasgow, our Supervisor, for the interest he showed m our game throughout the year.

L. C. CLARK E (CAPTAIN).

H ER E FOLLOWS A PEN PICTU R E OF OUR SCHOOL TEAM. L. P. BLENMANN: A gifted player with the right approach to the game. Defends well has a sound flick. Yery often an asset to his team. Can go far with constant practice.

E. M. PHILLIPS: A very good player. Attacks extremely well and has a moderate defence.

With his intelligent approach he can attain great heights in this game.

A. E. FIELDS: This player should either learn to defend well or should also learn to depend less on crowd support.

attack well, and

M. HARRIS: A skilful player, who defends well. Has tremendous powers of concentration.

Should develop his forearm play more, and practise more frequently.

M. CR ISTO PH E: An up and coming youngster who attacks well on his forearm; should develop back hand more. A little more experience and he will be a formidable force.

W. GREENE:

Plays a good mixed game, and has a terrific forearm slam. Mnst have less confidence in himself, if he intends to reach anywhere.

D. CH ICH ESTER: An experienced defender. Has an orthodox style. His ability to mix the games serves him in good stead.

L . C. CLA RK E; The school captain, has good all round control of with his devastating forearm smash and a back hand half volley.

L .C .C .

the ball, but

excels

& L. P. B.

C R IC K E T This was not a very successful year for cricket as Queen's College were relegated to the second division league (Wight Cup) from the intermediate league (Northcote Cup).

However, I am sure that this decision was not based solely on our performance during the 1968 season. For, although this was far from good, it was encouraging, especially during the latter half of the season when all the points were gained.

Therefore the fact that Queen’s College were at the bottom of the table for the preceding two seasons, may have been the deciding factor in our demotion.

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THE CRICKET TEAM

STANDING: L ~ R T. J. Morris, L. Baird, F. Massiah, W. O. Boxhill, M. London, D. Dewar, S. Jervis, D. Hales.

SITTING: L â&#x20AC;&#x201D; R D. De Freitas, K. A. Aaron, Mr,G. W .

L)aij i D. Cheddie, B. C. G. Jackman.

B, JACKMAN and D. CH ED D IE who were called to trials in preparation for the M. C . C. visit in March this year.

K.

AARON and D. De F R E IT A S who were also called to trials.

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The decision is not justifiable if the country is searching fcr 3'cung talented cricketers, because playing in a higher class of cricket helps to make these players mature at an earlier age. To bear out my point, Aaron, Cheddi, De Freitas, and Jackman were invited to trials held in preparation for the M. C.C. tour of Guyana. Also Queen’s College’s representatives on the Guyana team, in the British American Tobacco Under 21 Regional Tournament, were Jackman, who was only 16, Cheddi and Aaron who captained the side.

In the Wight Cup Competition we did not perform as wrell as we had hoped becausesome of our players had to be absent from a few of the matches in order to play trials and also during the under 21 tournament. However, wre have some consolation as we either led on first innings or won outright every match in which we played full strength.

Our bowling department functioned wrell and on several occasions we dismissed teams for under 100 runs. With better support in the field the bowling would have been more effective. The batting has much room for improvement and although many batsmen seem to have the right technique they find it difficult to remain at the wicket long enough to make good individual scores.

With the present team Queen’s should be well placed in the coming season.

K. AARON (CAPTAIN).

PEN

PICTURES

K. AARON (CAPT.): Wicket-keeper-batsman. Represented M. C. C. and captained Guyana Under 21 cricket team.

Guyana Colts against the

D. K. C H E D D IE (VICE-CAPT.): Patient opening batsman.

Featured in an opening partnership of 68 against Barbados under 21 team in the B. A. T. tournament.

Fielding needs much improvement, substitute wicket-keeper.

E. JACKMAN: Left-handed all-rounder, who bowls leg breaks.

Has a fair amount of variation but should concentrate more on length. Fields well in the slips.

L . C. BAIRD: Hard hitting right-handed batsman whose favourite shot is A fair field in any position but excels in the gulley.

the on-drive.

Mr. LONDON: Opens batting and bowling.

Has been most successful bowler with his slow-medium inswingers. A most energetic fieldsman.

D. HALES: Outswing, medium paced, opening bowler with an off-cutter as change ball.

Has been unlucky this season to have several catches dropped off his bowling.

A lofty hitter who is capable of tall scores. A fiiie outfielder.

J. T. MORRIS: An all-rounder of promise. Does not spin his off-breaks much tu t keeps the ball on a spot. Second most successful bowler for the season. Managed to get among the runs. Fairly safe catch who is slow in the field.

P.M . LONDON: An attacking right-handed batsman who runs well between the wickets.

Still our specialist cover field with accurate returns to the wicket. Useful medium-pacer.

F. MASSIAH: Opening batsman writh staying power. His main fault this season was poor running between the wickets, which cost him his wicket on several occasions.

Good all-round fieldsman who excels close to the wicket.

S. JERVIS: Effective inswing, medium-pacer who bowls first change frem the top end.

Should attack the off stump more. Very slow in the field.

He is acquainted with the fundamentals of batting.

D.De FREITAS: Has not played much during this season. A right arm leg-break gcogly bowler, was called to National trials this >ear. Capable batsman and fair slip field.

GARETT: Accurate medium pacer who played a few matches. who lofts the ball much. Fielding needs much improvement.

W. BOXHILL: Has played a few matches this season occasional medium pacer and a fair field.

A hard hitting batsman

in which he failed with the bat. An

S. HANSEN: A medium-pacer with accuracy who was not used much because of the fine showing of the other pacers. A very defensive batsman and a fair field.

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FO O T BA LL Football at Q. C. has shown much improvement during the past academic year. This was due mainly to the good work of the football supervisor Mr. Perry, who gave us much encouragement.

Queen’s College were able to make their way to three semi - finals in the following: The Secondary Schools Football Competition, the Junior League and the Football Association Cup. In the J unior League semi - finals we were knocked out in the relay by Thomas United. We lost by the odd goal in three, but we were rather unfortunate to lose this match because the first goal that was scored by our opponent was not a fair one because the ball did not enter the goal but the refree did not see this.

In the other semi-final we were knocked out in the second match by Northern dangers F. C. These were our only defects of the seasou. The Secondary Schools Football Competition is yet to be completed and it is hardly likely that this will be effected.

In appreciation of our fine performance promoted to the Intermediate Division.

during the

past season,

we have been

A. R. MORRISON. (CAPT.) PEN

PICTURES.

F IE L D S : (Goalkeeper). Has kept goal brilliantly throughout the past season, and was mainly responsible for our good show during the past season. Represented Combine Colleges.

GRANT: (Outside Right Back:

Tireless, yet, must anticipate his opponent more.

P.M . LONDON: (Inside Right Back).

Has taken over from his brother’s position this season, but immediately adjusted himself to his new position. Tackles very well.

Me INTOSH: (Outside left back). A natural ball player who is never down-couraged.

Kicks well with both feet and a strong Leader.

Represented Combined Colleges.

RICH ARDS: (Right Link). Works hard. Reliable. Tackles well but is a bit slew off mark. Has improved tremendously this season. Represented Combined Colleges.

the

BACCHt/S: (Left link). Possesses actual ball sense.

His football this season has been hampered through injury. Represented Combined Colleges.

CAM PBELL: ('Left Wing). Fast but should control ball more and talk less on the field.

BROWNE: (Left-link). A stalwart. Has great sense of positional play. Is mainly responsible for our good defence work throughout the past season. Represented Combined Colleges.

PHILLIPS: The youngest member of our side. Has a tremendous shot with both feet.

Has much potential. Our main goal-getter for the past season. Should go a far way in the game. Represented Combined Colleges.

MONSANTO: (Right-linkJ. (A great trier.) Puts everything into his game.

A. R. MORRISON: (Captain. Left-backJ. A stalwart in the defence and mainly responsible for our fine show this season. Should try to control his temper on the field.

Represented Combined Colleges.

V O L L E Y -B A L L SUPERVISOR: CAPTAIN: VICE-CAPTAIN; SECRETAR Y:

Mr. C. Sue-Wah-Sing L. A. R. Grant A. P. Rampaul S. M. Richmond

This year we succeeded in making volley-ball play a bigger part in school affairs. We had about eighteen boys who attended practices and coaching sessions held by Mr. Lennie Shuffler quite regularly throughout the school year.

Com ing on to the end of the Christmas term we entered two teams Q. C. “A ” and Q.C. “ B ” to play in the competition for the Cavalier Trophy. Q. C. “ A ” won four out of eight matches and Q, C. *'B” won three out of eight matches.

The outstanding players during the competition were m c Intosh, D. Persaud and Ramsammy. In the final term we hope to enter one team for the Melville Shield Competition.

L. A. R. Grant, L, Greene, R, Campbell, A. S. Me Intosh, (Capt.j, Mr. Perry (Supervisor).

FRONT ROW: L â&#x20AC;&#x201D; R M. London, C. Massiah, A. Fields, A. Morrison, E. Phillips.

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Finally, we must thank Mr. Shuffler our coach, Mr. Sue-Wah-Sing and Mr. London for their useful advice and suggestions and we do intend to put volley-ball in an even higher position in school affairs in the forthcoming year.

PEN

PICTURES

L. A. Grant: Quite a talented player. A good all - rounder and has the correct attitude towards the game.

S. M. Richmond: A talented spiker, but tends to hold back his shots.

S. A. Me Intosh: The school’s best spiker. He has a variety of shots, but tends to get downspirited quite easily.

D. Persaud: Our number one setup man. Has a good fighting spirit. He should make a good school captain.

P. Ramsammv: A good defence player and set up man. Should go far if he keeps up the game.

D. Husbands: A good player who tends to lose concentration quite easily. Should talk less.

O. Lorrimer: A good spiker. Should practice more ball control and concentrate more on the game.

Da Silva: A good player who should attend practices more regularly. He should be one of the school’s outstanding spikers in the forthcoming year.

S. M. RICHMOND (SECRETARY).

HOCKEY This year has been one of mixed fortunes for the team. All competitive matches were played during the Christmas term because of the inclement weather in the latter part of the year.

In the Hiram Walker League, we were beaten, but not disgraced. The major upset of the year was created when we defeated “Cosmos” the Cup holders. The victory was due mainly to some excellent goal-keeping by our recently discovered goal-keeper (D. K. Cheddie), who had just made his debut in the major Competition.

We were less fortunate in the Dare Shield Knock-out Competition, nevertheless, we had reached the quarter-finals but unfortunately we were beaten.

In the Tote Investment Intermediate Competition, we played unbeaten and reached the finals. The team was anxious to play the finals but it was postponed indefinitely due to the rains. If this final match is not played, Q. C. will be joint winners with Cosmos.

PEN

PICTURES

D. K. CHEDDIE: Goal-keeper. Inexperienced. A good kicker who clears the ball well.

Somewhat afraid of balls in the air. Should go a far way in the game.

R. L. LUNCHEON: Full back. Very dependable. Good ball control and powerful but should elear faster. Have vast reserve of energy. Called to trials.

clearing

RICHARDS: Full back. A bit inexperienced.

Must co-ordinate with the other back and improve his stopping. Takes his game seriously.

GORDON: Half back. Very dependable. Somewhat clumsy. Good stopper and powerful shot.

G. A. YONG: Centre half. Fast. Stops and distributes well. forward line. Must keep on tackling when beaten.

Sometimes plays

cn

the

F. L. CHIN: The stalwart of the side. Plays at half and sometimes on the forward line.

Excellent ball control. Stopping and distributing; should get a long way in the game but should curb his temper. Called to trials and selected as reserve for the National side.

A. N. SMITH: Tries his best and takes his game seriously. Must develop his full control and stopping. Should play his own game and ignore the comments of spectators.

C. K. PLUMMER: The major goal scorer of the team. Good ball control. suspect and tends to be lazy.

Distribution

L. S. LEE: The diminutive player of the side.

Excellent ball control and stick Work.

Spearheads the attack but in most cases he lacks a penetrable finish.

Should develop a much harder shot.

C. HING: Very slow. Good control. Fair stopper and distributor. Could do better.

L. K. H O LD ER - Fast, good control, stopper and powerful shot but should pass the ball sooner.

K L D. CORSBIE- Reserve.

Tries his best at practices.

G. A. YONG (SECRETARY)

THE VOLLEY BALL TEAM

STANDING: L — R A. Me Intosh, L. Shuffler (Coach) A. I. Da Silva, L. A. R. Grant, D. Sinclair, R. Lorrimer.

K N E EL IN G ; L — R W. Holder, C. Singh, S. Richmond, P. Ramsammy, D, Husbands.

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MEET

JUMP

; a ; , 2nd. James ; d ; , 3rd. Britton • b : , 4th. Canterbury

Dist. — i6‘ 8° Rec. - 17’* o'\ under 15- 1st. Godfrey •E : , 2nd. Thompson : A i , 3rd. Ming : B : , 4th. Fox Dist. 17’ 10 3 | 4' ’ Ree. --- 20* 1” . under 17-1st. Clarke f Cl , 2nd. London jG | , 3rd. Caleb j A j , 4th. Boxhill Dist. — 19' 5 3 | 4” Ree. — 21’ 8” .

Senior: 1st.Morrison - C j , 2nd. Taylor IB* , 3rd. Haynes -F j , 4th. Massiah Dist. — 20' 7 1 | 2” Rec. — 22’ 6’\ T R IP L E JUMP Under 15: 1st. Thompson ; A j , 2nd. Fox . j G , 3rd. Sheperd Dist. — 35’ 2” Rec — 38* 8'\ Under 17: 1st. Clarke I C • , 2nd. Fields j E • , 3rd. London Dist. — 42' 5 1 | 2” Record Jump previous Record — 42' 0" .

Senior: 1st. Morrison : Cj 2nd. Smith -D j 3rd. Haynes -F 40' 4” Rec. - 42* 10” .

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iH : :B ;

;C j , 4th. Chang 10 * , 4th. Caleb

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4th. Taylor :B ; Dist.-

THROW ING THE SHOT PUT 100 YARDS CR ICK ET BALL Under 13: 1st. Walcott j F • Under 17; 1st. Clarke \C\ 2nd.

Boxhill : H { 3rd. Holden Under 17: 1st. London • Gj 2nd. Lloyd j F • 3rd.

2nd. Nelson *C* 3rd. : G : 4th. Fraites j F j James • D j 4th. Rich­ Boxhill j H I 4th. WoolDist. - 35' 0 “ Rec. - 40' ard * A • Time 11.8 Rec. ford ; E ; Dist. 84 yds.

Senior: 1st. Griffith • F ; 2nd.

-11.2 secs.

2‘ o“. Rec-i03 yds %* 11“ Under 15: 1st Peiters i A i Payne . L • 3rd Plummer B i Senior: 1st Misir j R i 2nd 4th Me Tntosh - a - Dist. 33'.

2nd Rocklifsffe «. &y Payne j l • 3rd Aaron \ a •, and Fox • G j 4th Rec. - 46* 5 1 | 2440 YA R D S Under 13. 1st Walcott I f * 2nd Cantebury • b ; 3rd Britton j B

4th Imrhan \G\ Dist. - 93 yds Thompson \a \ Time o ft. 8-1 | 2 ins. Rec. 107yds.

11.0 secs. Rec. 10.6secs, 2 ft. 11 ins.

Under 17. 1st Bovell : a •

THE M ILE 4th Richards j a • Time 68.9 secs.

1st. Rodney i K : 2nd Nelson Rec. 61.2 secs. : c 3rd Woolf ord ; e I 4th Under 15.1st fox *G: 2nd.

Thompson j a • 3rd Mendonca Ycunge j b • Time 4 mins. i c • 4th. Peiter ] a j Time 59.6 47.5 secs. Record run. previous Rec. 4 min, 55 secs. s**cs. Ree. 57 secs. under 17: 1st. Bovell \ a \ 2nd Clarke c • 3rd Garnett • H j 4th. Benjamin If - Time 55.8 Bee. 53.6 secs.

Senior, xst Grant • c j 2nd Caesar : a • 3rd Luncheon j D j 4th Aaron ; A ‘: Time 56.1 secs.

Rec. 50.9secs.

SENIOR SPRIN n R ELAX 1st. Percival :A : snd Austin c • 3rd Percival ; a ! 4th Raleigh :B ; Time 47.7secs. fFxiro yards).

HIGH JUMP under 1 3-rst Walcott : f | 2nd jaraes • d | 3rd Canterbury :‘ B; 4thHarewood : a Height 4ft.

10“ Record equalled. Previous mark - 4 ‘ 10.

CYCLE R A C E -H A L F MILE

120 YDS H U R D LES under 15. 1st. Thompson ’: A; 2nd. Shepherd |c - 3rd Follard : h • 4th peiters • A f Time 18.2 secs. Rec. i§.8secs, under i j . 1st Clarke i c • 2nd Corsbie ?K - 3rd Truman -K: 4th London j g j Time 17.S secs. Rec. 75.6 secs.

2nd Fields i E ! 3rd Clarke i c j 4th.Garnett : h | Time 10.5 secs. Rec. 10.2 secs.

Senior. 1st. Massiah ; B :* 2rd Massey j g • 3rd Me David j L • 4th Hales | c j Time 10.5 secs. Rec. 9.9 secs.

440 CYCLE R ACE 1st. Bostwick 2nd Me Clean 3rd Belgrave Time 48.5 secs JUNIOR SPRIN T R E L A Y 1st Percival j a ; 2nd.

Austin : c i 3rd Weston J f j 4th Pilgrim j E • Time 55.5 secs. 4 x.n 0 yards.

Senior, 1st. Morrison *C; snd Plummer j b • 3rd Me Intosh j a i 4th Haynes • f ; Time 15.6 secs. Rec. 1F.8 secs.

under 75. js t Thompson ^a ... snd Granger • G : 3rd Fraser

880 YARDS Under i 5-ist Rocplall -c: 2nd Fox ; g • 3rd Chung leg 4th Mendonca j c * Time 2 min 29 secs. Rec. 2 min. 19.1 secs, under i7-First Rodney j K : 2nd

Height 4 ‘ 9*" Rec. 5 " 4 " Underi7 F-Marks jFj 2nd Clarke Jc j & E older j c • 4th Greene | a | Height 5 ‘ 6-3 | 4 " Rec. 5 ' 8 i- 2 ".

Points at intermission fA-

Woolford 1E i 3rd Nelson : c »

H IGH JUMP

j A 5 Fth King \E :

211 b I 2o ; C- 2I 4 ; D- 7I;

QUEEN’ S COLLEGE MAGAZINE Under 15— 1st K in g 2nd Ming 4th Younge j B j T im e 2 3rd Greene: 4th Chung. min 8.5 Secs. R E C O R D Time-— 1 miB. 45.4 s^cs.

Run. Previous Rec. 2 min 10.6 : H IG H JU M P S en io r-ist Aaron \ a j 2nd Senior. Granger : G ; 2nd Daniels • F : 3rd Hales \ C • Morrison jC - 3rd T aylo r 4th Luncheon • D \ Tim e B 4th Aaron . A aud 2 mins 18.6 secs. R ec.

Plum m er : B j H eight 2 mins 5.8 secs.

5 ‘ . 6-1 | 2“ . Rec. 5' ioM

109

E — 94 F — 139 G— 112 H — 88; K — 45; L - 61.

M EDLEY RELAY 1st A ustin i C ; 2nd P ercival • A 3rd W o o lle y ; H i 4th W eston : F j Tim e 1 min. 49.5 secs.

T U G --- 0 — W A R W eston j F • 2nd. Moulder

g

3rd Percival j a « 4th A ustin : 220

YARD S

under 13: 1st. W alco tt \ f ] 2n d .Me D onald jH ; 3rd Canterbury ;B ; 2nd. L lo y d | f : Time 28.5 secs. R e c. 26.3 secs. Under 15: 1st. F o x j G • 2nd Thom pson \ a 3rd Shepherd ;C | 4th Ferreira | c i Time 26.5 secs. R ec. 24.2 secs.

Under 17- 1st Fields I e * 2nd Eovell jA - 3id Clarke j c • 4th G arnett jH : Tim e 24.5 secs. R ec. 22.8 secs.

Senior 1st T aylor *B : 2nd M cD avid ; L j 3rd Morrison : C • 4th Plum m er -B j T im e 2A.4 secs. R ec. 22.0 secs. Mr. Griffith 2nd. Mr. W ade 3rd. Mr. W ent tim e 25.2 secs.

220 yards In vitation R a ce ; 1st Giddings |T . H .S . 2nd G ittens A lle y n e ’s High • 3rd B eckles |T . H. S. j tim e 22.0 secs.

C Y C L E R A C E Under 17-Ist Browne and M cA llister 3rd Ishm ael 4th B aker tim e 3 mins 38.8s 4 x 44o yards R elay Open 1st A ustin j c j 2nd Percival \ a \ 3rd R aleigh ; b j time 3 mins 56.2s Cross C ountry 1st A ustin j c j 2nd Moulder j G ; 33 d P erciva l • a j .

F IN A L P L A C E S 1st A ustin Jc i 283; 2nd P ercival \ a \ 255: 3rd R aleigh *B: i 4ian d a half.

5th M oulder j G : J33; 6th Pilgrim |e : J 0 5 -1 | 2; 7 th W oolley | K • i c j : 8th D urban - D j 76th; 9th Nobbs j L 66; 10th Cunningham j K j 52.

G R O U P C H A M P IO N S Under Under U nder Senior

13. C h am pion-W alcott | f ; 40 points, Runner-up James [ d \ i 5 points.

15 Cham pion- Thompson \ a j 42 points. R unnerup F o x 5 G j ' 4 points 17 Cham pion- Clarke \ C • 52 points, Runner-up R odney - K j a r c B ovell [ a * 28pts, Cham pion Morrison j e j 35 points, R ir r e r -u p T a y lo r j B j 22 p o irts.

H O U SE

C H A M P IO N S

P ercival - A ; Champion Peiters. Runner-up Bovell. R aleigh |B * C 'han j cr Taylor, Runnerup Plummer. A ustin ; C j Champion Clarke, Runner-up Morrison. D urban • D : Champion Jam es Runner-up Smith. Pilgrim | E j Champion Fields, Runner-up W ooHcrd; W eston : F j Cham pion W alcott, Runner-up Marks; Moulder | G j Champion Fox, Runner-up P. London; W oolley ;H * Champion B o xh ill. Runner-up G arnett; Cunningham ; K ; Champion R n in e y , R m n er-up Corsbie; N obbs * L j Cham pion Payne, Runner-up M cD avid.

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....that the new formula for sleeping tablets is Physics lessons with D- R. R. ....that Sheik annoyed with Cop’s show of pity for his Biology

class

exclaimed *'3 | 4 of

the time you do not teach and 3 | 4 of the things you teach are wrong**. ....that Benedict was babbling away in his "country style/* contemptuously asked him what manner of pig he was f Voice); Don’t you know your relatives?

English

when

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...that Rubber Guts dug 25 sq. yds in 20 minutes after taking 12 rest periods. In-efficient? ...that Professor Benjie sawdust, acting lecturer in Sawdustry and Woodworking, has been promoted to lecturer and can be contacted at his offices Q. C. Workshop, Camp Road, Thomas Lands. ....that this very master revelled with joy down the corridor one day. Haven’t you heard the news? he has graduated from U. G. with a Master of Carpentry’s degree. ...that Miss Guyana 1968 encountered stiff opposition fromQ. C’s lone entrant the "King” of them all, whose vital statistics are 36 ....25...34.

M. M. D. to P. Boots of last year 5 B - "to continue speaking is to risk the questionable honour of watching Leslie G. in the face for the rest of the period. ...that slanty defined "Early” as the product of a misplaced paternal belief in the efficiency of prophylactics. ...that Balance told Ripper: still have nothing” .

"If I double your marks and triple the total you would

....that the most senior recruit of the Q. C. Cadet Corps (W. O. R. N.) the "kid”, is going on pre-retirement leave after two unsuccessful attempts to become incorporated in the movement. ...that "Fitz-Morns” w^as told that he only had to pass Probability.

L iterature to defy the Laws of

...that Balance told this same boy, upon hearing the latter express willingness to attempt the Advanced Level Maths Syllabus, "I yet have to witness a mathematician who firds it difficult to score a mark in the elementary stage” . ....that when Trotsky asked K. I. which university he thought the best, was, "Sir I don’t think".

the latter’s reply

...that N. K. R. has returned and plans are now underway for the presentation of a comb by the Q. C. Students’ Association in recognition of his absence. ...have you seen P9655? No? Well it has been sold and the proceeds buying N. K. R. a second hand gents bike. ...L. G. R. to M. Trevor P and Godfrey, E. girls I wonder.

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AUTOGRAPHS

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