The Suttonian 1952 (Lent Term)

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H.M. King George the Sixth

O N the morning of Wednesday, February 6, we were shocked awl grieved to hear of the untimely death of His late Majesty

King George the Sixth.

The School was at once assembled in the Hall and told the news.

The Headmaster said he felt sure that it would he the King's wish for us to carry on normally, and this was done in so far as was possible.

A telegram of condolence was despatched to Her Majesty the Queen Mother on behalf of the officers and cadets of the C.C.F. On the day of the funeral a memorial service was held in the School Chapel. In the evening of that day the whole School saw the teleffini of the funeral cortege. This was made possible through the kindness of masters and friends of the School who supplemented the Almshouses set by permitting boys to view with them.

It would be impossible to add usefully to what has already been said about the late King and we can but affirm our abiding loyalty to our new Queen, his daughter.

THE SUTTONIAN No. 217 (No. 5 of Volume XXVII)

LENT TERM, 1952

Editorial days ago a strange letter appeared in the Editor's post. On further S OME investigation it proved to be from an advertising agency inquiring about circulation, space rates (whatever they may be) and other such technical data.

Stifling his immediate impulse to hurl the offending epistle through the window the Editor paused to reflect.

The letter was from a reputable firm. The advertisement was to be placed on behalf of the Central Office of Information and was designed to "attract young men to take a regular commission in the Royal Air Force." What could be more respectable ? Yet the suggestion that it should be placed in the magazine would no doubt have roused a cry of indignation. Moreover, the Editor's voice would have led the cry. Why ? To this question the Editor could find no answer. In his quandary he turned to a pile of contemporary magazines to see what information they had to offer.

Of the eleven magazines which were available, he found that two carried advertisements and the remainder did not. What conclusion could be drawn from this ? On the face of it, it would seem that majority opinion supported our instinctive reaction. However, that was only to be expected and the Editor went on to look more closely at one of the magazines which contained a considerable number of advertisements. He found that it was turned out in a luxurious manner—with expensive paper and numerous illustrations—and that its price was remarkably low.

Now it may well be that this had nothing to do with the advertisements, but it did seem to be an outstanding pointer. For the first time the Editor saw matters in a new light.

It seemed to him that, in these days of rising costs, the time would come when the persons responsible for the production of school magazines would no longer be able to ignore the possible source of revenue provided by advertising.

Having arrived at this conclusion the Editor decided that he was on much too dangerous ground and that he hadn't the courage to put forward such heretical views.

He made up his mind to forget all about it.

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THE SUTTONIAN School Officials Head of School : T. G. Booer School Prefects :

J. B. Poole M. G. Earp

F. G. Pyne J. A. Hobson

House Prefects : St. Margaret's : Westminster :

G. L. Plommer I. J. Lockhart R. F. Budd R. D. Playfair T. R. Hills P. D. Hull

M. St. J. Candy A. M. Patton B. D. Hough M. F. Beaman V. C. Crundwell J. R. Wood Day Boys : C. R. G. Cullen Sports Committee :

The Headmaster (President) I. J. Lockhart R. L. Kay, Esq. E. A. Craven, Esq. P. R. Anderson N. P. Bentley, Esq. C. R. G. Cullen J. W. Thomson, Esq. G. L. Plommer T. G. Booer T. J. Aisher Rugby Football :

I. J. Lockhart (Captain) C. R. G. Cullen (Hon. Sec.) Athletics (Cross-Country) ..

G. L. Plommer (Captain) Athletics (Track).

I. J. Lockhart (Captain) T. J. Aisher (Hon. Sec.) Fives : B. D. Hough (Captain) Shooting: T. R. Hills (Captain) D. S. Prentice (Hon. Sec.) Library Committee : The Headmaster (President) L. N. Harvey, Esq. (Librarian) J. B. Poole (Hon. Sec.)

T. G. Booer R. F. Budd M. St. J. Candy

F. G. Pyne J. M. I. Lewis C. R. G. Cullen

Suttonian Committee : T. G. Booer (Editor)

J. B. Poole F. G. Pyne

M. J. Bartlett R. M. Beechey J. A. Hobson

School Notes M. G. Earp and J. A. Hobson have been appointed School Prefects.

R. 1). Playfair, T. R. Hills and P. D. Hull have been appointed House Prefects in St. Margaret's.

M. J. Bartlett, R. M. Beechey and J. A. Hobson have been co-opted to the Magazine Committee.

C. R. G. Cullen has been co-opted to the Library Committee.

G. L. Plommer and T. J. Aisher have been elected to the Sports Committee.

At a meeting of the Sports Committee on March 12 the following appointments were made :- P. II. Anderson to be Captain and Hon. Sec. of Cricket for 1952.

B. D. Hough to be Vice-Captain of Cricket for 1952.

Athletics Colours (Cross-Country) have been awarded to T. J. /Usher, M. St. J. Candy, J. G. L. Wall, R. F. Budd, T. R. Hills and R. T. Blake.

Fives Colours have been awarded to R. D. Playfair, M. F. Beaman and I. J. Lockhart.

Miniature Range Shooting Colours have been awarded to D. S. Prentice, R. T. Blake, J. G. L. Wall, •B. H. Lockhart, C. P. P. Wiggins and M. A. Maberly.

We welcome Miss H. E. Hannan as House Matron of Westminster in place of Miss A. D. Angel, who left us at the end of last term.

The following represented the School in the Public Schools Seven-a-Sides Tournament at Richmond on Wednesday, April 2: I. J. Lockhart, P. R. Anderson, C. R. G. Cullen, M. B. Toler, J. A. Hobson, M. S. Everest and J. B. Poole.

A report on this match will be found in this issue.

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THE SUTTONIAN As reported later in this issue, our customary dance with Ashford School for Girls was held in the Hall on Friday, March 14. Our thanks must go to Miss Brake and the Headmaster for permitting this popular fixture.

It is with great regret that we learn that Mr. Alfred Day has resigned from the Board of Governors, owing to illhealth. We would wish him a quick and complete recovery.

We are greatly indebted to Raymond Wickham, Esq., 0.S., for his generous gift of four tall football posts, to be used on the Upper.

During the term the School acquired a television set, which is now installed in the Almshouses and is proving very useful.

The Captains of Football, Fives and Athletics wish to thank all those masters and boys who have given their assistance this term.

The Committee of this magazine would like to extend their heartiest thanks to all those who have contributed to this term's edition.

Valete J. B. PooLE (W.-1946).-1946, Foundation Scholarship, Under-14 XV ; 1947, R.L.S.S. Bronze Medallion, Colts XV ; 1948, Cert. " A " (War), L/Cpl. in J.T.C., School Cert. (Matric.) ; 1949, House Swimming Team, Cpl. in C.C.F. ; 1950, Library Comm., House Athletics Team, R.L.S.S. Bronze Cross, House Prefect, Higher Cert., Sit. in C.C.F., 2nd XV Colours ; 1951, House Tug Team, Magazine Comm., General Cert. (Advanced Level), Bloxham Prize (English), R.L.S.S. Award of Merit, Clerk of Hunting Soc., House XV, C.S.M. in C.C.F., School Prefect, Clothworkers' Major Exhibition, Hon. Sec. Library Comm., Football Colours, Head of House ; 1952, 2nd Cross-Country VIII, Captain House Tug Team, House Athletics Team, County Scholarship, Public Schools Sevens.

Goes to Jesus College, Cambridge, to read Law.

T. P. DALZIEL (By. and W.-1948).-1949 Colts XV ; 1951, General Cert., 2nd XV Cert. " A " (War) ; 1952, L/Cpl. in C.C.F. House Athletics Team, School Athletics Team A. M. McKim (B and M.-1950).-1950, R.L.S.S. Bronze Medallion ; 1951, R.L.S.S. Bronze Cross, Instructor's Certificate, House Life Saving Team, House Swimming Team, Cert. " A" (War).

J. L. TYE (L. and M.-1946).-1952, Cert. " A " (War).

F. B. CUTCHEE (L. and M.-1947).

B. V. G. OFFER (L. and M.-1947).

Salvete FORM LOWER IV.—J. H. M. Booth (B.),

D. J. Coles (L.) (brother of P. E. Coles), J. J. Evershed (B.), P. R. Faulks (H.), K. G. Lewis (B.), R. Smyth (B.).

FORM TIL R. J. Tyley (L.).

FORM IL—C. J. Daniels (D.B.) (brother of L. J. and C. H. Daniels), M. V. Malyon (D.B.).

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The Chapel Visiting preachers this term in Chapel have been the Bishop of Fulham, the Headmaster of Solihull School (H. B. Hitchens, Esq.) and the Vice-Principal of Ridley Hall, Cambridge (The Rev. J. W. Earp).

Collections have been sent to Sutton Valence Parish Church, the Jamaica Hurricane Fund and the R.S.P.C.A., with an additional collection for the Chapel Fund.

The Chapel Fund has not been increasing to the extent that had been hoped, despite the collection each term.

There have been a number of drains on the resources. The cost of candles, communion wine and wafers has risen considerably and this is barely being met by the collections at the services of Holy Communion. In addition the Fund has met the cost of the cleaning and dyeing of the altar curtain, the provision of new cassocks and surplices for the

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Choir (an item of £30 15s.), and the presentation to all those confirmed in the Chapel of a copy of Bishop Walshain How's " Holy Communion."

In view of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the founding of the Chapel it is hoped that a special effort will be made to provide, in 1953, a fitting token to mark the benefit which the Chapel has been to us and to all Old Suttonians since its foundation.

The Library The following books have been added to the Library :— of English.—" The Appreciation Poetry," by P. Gurrey.

History.--" The Hundred Years War,"

by Edouard Perroy.

Reference.—Whitaker's Almanack for 1951.

Law.—" In the eyes of the Law," by G. E. Miles ; " The Magistrates' Courts,"

by F. T. Giles.

Fiction.—" Animal Farm," by George Orwell.

Miscellaneous.—" The Use of Geography," by F. Debenham ; " The Struggle for Europe," by C. Wilmot ; " The Great Western Railway," by 0. S. Nock.

The Library Committee gratefully acknowledges the books presented by Mr. G. A Thesiger, Q.C., and J. B. Corfield, Esq.

Our Contemporaries The Magazine Committee wishes to acknowledge the following magazines which have been received this term :— The Aldenhamian, The Blundellian, The Cantuarian, The Cranbrookian, The Dog Watch, The Dovorian, The Dulwich College Preparatory School Magazine, The Edward Alleyn Magazine, The English Public Schools Association Journal, The Fettesian, The Georgian, The Gresham, The Lawrentian, The Mill Hill Magazine, The Roffensian, The Rossallian, The St. Dunstan's College Chronicle, The St. Edmund's School Chronicle, The School Tie, The Sennockian, The Tonbridgian.

Clubs and Societies HERE are now ten school societies. They are :-The Archological Society. This society has been prevented from digging by bad weather. Nevertheless some film strips on architecture were shown, and it is hoped that the society will resume its normal activities next term.

The Aeronautical Society.—This is a newly formed society and is doing quite well. Work at the present is limited to aircraft recognition, but it is hoped that the Headmaster will give a talk on the Luftwaffe in the near future.

The Art Club.--This has met regularly on Thursday afternoons under the watchful eye of Mr. T. Lacey. The small membership is compensated by keenness.

The Astronomical Society.—The activities of this society have been largely confined to the instruction of new members in a basic knowledge of the science.

Unfortunately any practical work has been hampered by bad night weather.

The Conjuring Club.—A highly successful second Winter Season is reported, with four external shows and the promise of three more next term. They have held

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a second Guest Night in the Old Almshouses this term and the club will be two years old at the beginning of next. They reach their fiftieth " session " this term, having, in two years, performed sixteen club shows.

The General Models Society.—Good progress has been made this term although difficulty has been experienced with the railway section and plans have had to be altered. Other sections have also been active this term. Meffibership is at a satisfactory number.

The Horticultural Society.—Membership of this promising society is small, too small. Besides the hedge running from the Lower Shed to the Water Tower being cut down, there is no other sign that the society has been active at all. This is a society out of which a lot could be made and it is hoped that it will receive much more support in this coming Summer Term.

The Natural History Society.—Its activities have been mainly indoor ones.

At the first meeting members were shown a film by Mr. N. J. Bennallack-Hart.

Mr. Q. L. Catchpole was elected secretary, at the following meeting, on account of Mr. P. A. L. Millard's resignation of the post. The society was then sub-divided into the Bird, the British Field Sports Society, the Butterfly and the Fish sections. Later the Botanical and Geological sections were added. All the sections were kept busy with various activities throughout the term and two fishing expeditions were undertaken by the British Field Sports Society section. Good work has been done in laying preparations for the Summer Term.

The Photographic Society.--The success of this society can be guaranteed by the news that half the Exhibition prints for Speech Day are now ready. The seven new members all reached a very high standard in their end-of-term examinations. In spite of the rainy days, which seem to have marred any chances of outdoor photography this term, some very fine indoor photographs have been taken. Of special merit are some photographs of enlarged microscopical specimens, which P. D. Hull went to great pains to perfect. Some of these are being used for demonstration purposes

by Mr. N. J. Bennallack-Hart, the Biology Master.

The Radio Society.—This is one of the two newly formed societies. Its activities have been more on the practical side than the theoretical. A surprising number of simple battery receivers, consisting of only one or two stages, have been completed, and the majority of these were successful. The mains type of set was considered too expensive to experiment with. A gramophone amplifier and a radio control transmitter and receiver were also constructed. A simple transmitter was attempted without success.

The society was fortunate in being given a considerable amount of " junk " by J. W. See and Sons, Maidstone.

There are five more societies functioning this term than the corresponding term last year. This is very encouraging. Without a doubt the devotion of Thursday afternoons has had a heartening effect on the once lagging school societies. Members are to be seen now during the week pursuing their societies' activities. The most noticeable of these are the Conjuring and Photographic Societies. It is hoped that the Horticultural Society will obtain the support of more boys during the course of next term.

The efforts of the societies will be able to be assessed on Speech Day, and it is believed that they will be up to expectation.

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H unting Society President : The Headmaster Vice-President : F. T. W. Blatchley-Hennall, Esq. Chairman : T. G. Booer Hon. Secretary : F. G. Pyne Clerk of the House : G. L. Plommer Committee : R. F. Budd A. Pyne

J. B. Poole M. J. Bartlett J. Melvin Guardian of the Gavel : J. A. Hobson HERE has been a heartening improvement in attendances this term. This improvement, in spite of a tightening of the membership, bespeaks an awakening of interest in our activities which may well be the beginning of a long awaited renaissance. The actual membership is now thirty—a figure comparable to that of the " golden era " of the Society - -but regretfully it must be recorded that the standard of debating is still disappointingly low. Whether this will improve as a result of the increased interest, it is too early to say ; but the crying need at present is for good speakers who can set the best possible example for others to follow.

Of the debates held this term, undoubtedly the most successful was on the motion that " the over-fifties are a brake on progress." This meeting was thrown open to the Fifth and Sixth forms and the leading speakers were all masters. Although it could not be described as a " great " debate, it. must be accounted one of the most amusing that the Society has known. The highlight was undoubtedly the " ramble " with Mr. Kay, in which we were assailed by a number of hilarious anecdotes which caused us to forget all about Mr. MacIlwaine's excellent speech for the motion.

By means of this novel debating ruse the motion was defeated by forty-nine votes to twenty-six.

At various other meetings the following motions were debated :--" This House considers that Prefects should be elected and not appointed " --defeated by eight votes to six. " This House considers that television is an undesirable form of entertainment " —defeated by nine votes to eight. " This House considers that the C.C.F. serves insufficient purpose to justify itself "—defeated by five votes to four.

The Society also read the play " Ten-Minute Alibi," by Anthony Armstrong.

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Lectures have been only five lecturers to visit the School during the past Lent Term, HERE but their talks covered quite a large variety of subjects and each subject was made interesting. A sign of just how well the speakers were received was given by the greater and more enthusiastic participation in discussions that followed the discourses.

From Lloyds Bank in Maidstone came the Messrs. R. K. Spencer and Johnson to address the Fifth and Sixth Forms in the Old Almshouses on February 8. The former

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gentleman presented a graphic outline of the structure of banking, citing Lloyds as an example, and the latter developed the subject from the point of view of a young public school boy entering the profession.

On February 23 the Navy as a profession was advocated by LieutenantCommander Roe, R.N., who spoke to the whole School in the Hall. His youth and rank augmented an interesting talk on the opportunities open to those of us with nautical inclinations. Two films, the one on battleship routine and the other on naval aviation, were included.

Everyone who heard Mr. F. T. Winyard-Wright speak on British-American partnership enjoyed a rather amusing discussion on world affairs, moving in scope from Japan to Germany, but little touching Great Britain and the United States as one might have expected. Mr. Wright called from his experiences in obviously extensive travel and gave an objective insight to the dynamic threat of" Uncle Joe" and his doctrine on the free Western World. We were provoked to consider BritishAmerican unity as the only answer to this threat, but a method for the necessary co-ordination was not forthcoming. The talk was on March 24 in the Old Almshouses.

Mr. Karel Reisz lightened our darkness in more ways than one when he overcame the handicaps of the March 29 electricity breakdown, in delivering his speech on the making of films and film appreciation. It was unfortunately impossible for supplementary films to be shown on the subject but Mr. Reisz was, nevertheless, complete in his descriptions of the systems of movie-making and revelation of some of the tricks of the trade. That particular lecture was under the auspices of the Cinema Club, held in the Hall, and illuminated by oil lamps.

Music URING January the "People's Service "on the B.B.C. Light Programme was broadcast from Sutton Valence Parish Church, and the writer considered it an honour to be asked to take charge of the music for these Services. Several members of the School Choir were sufficiently keen to attend even during their holidays, some of them coming a considerable distance. For the last two broadcasts of the series the School was back in residence and a large number of boys was present. Thanks to the Headmaster and the co-operation of the rest of the staff and the boys concerned we were able to comply with the request, at very short notice, for an anthem for boys' voices. The School Choir trebles and altos sang Mendelssohn's "Lift Thine Eyes," and they sang it very well. Another feature of this particular service was the excellent reading of the Lesson by the Head of School, T. G. Booer.

It may be of interest for the writer to quote from a letter which he received from the Governors on this subject, as he feels that the School, by their co-operation, were responsible for his receiving the letter : "Several Governors heard the broadcasts and they consider that the good name of the School was well and truly upheld."

There has only been one Recital this term. That one was by Sheila Young, the contralto, who sang the solos in the " Messiah " last year. The writer was very

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disappointed at the small attendance at this recital. She gave us a most enjoyable evening of music which, it is to be hoped, will inspire many more people to attend such recitals in the future. One shouldn't be afraid of good music but should get familiar with music which musical people enjoy, for, after all, one can't really appreciate anything until one knows something about it.

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School Concert HIS Concert, which was held on March 26, was very well attended and there was

much that could be said both for and against it. The two outstanding features were the playing of M. Beaman and A. Pyne on the piano, both in their duet and also in their solos, and the singing by the Glee Club of" The Goslings." It is to be hoped that the Glee Club will, in time, realise the importance of their name and really "let themselves go "----they were far too serious.

The singing of the Choral Society in the first two choruses of Israel in Egypt " was good, but in the other two choruses they failed to maintain their pitch. " Thou shalt bring them in," which was sung by the Glee Club trebles and altos, drew some well-deserved applause.

PROGRAMME Eine Kleine Nachtmusik " ..

M. F. BEAMAN and A. PYNE

PIANO DUET

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" Old Farmer Buck" •` Green Grow the Rushes-O" THE SECOND FORM

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" Moment Musical"

Purr() &mos

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B. P. Davis . " Sound the Trumpet" Mr. J. W. THOMSON and M. F. BEAMAN

DUET PIANO SOLO

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Prelude in C Sharp Minor" A. PYNE

Just as the Tide was Flowing" .. " Echoes " "Rolling down to Rio" "The Goslings" THE GLEE CLUB

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Moonlight Sonata (1st Movement) " M. F. BEAMAN

" Israel in Egypt , ' ..

He gave them Hailstones for Rain" "He sent a Thick Darkness" "Egypt r was Glad when they Departed" Thou shalt bring them in" "But as for His People" CHoitax, SOCIETY

GOD SAVE THE QUEEN

Schubert Paradisi Purcell Rachmaninoff Arr. Vaughan-Williams Sullivan German Bridge Beethoven Handel

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Sixth Form Club SMALL party of Sixth Formers went with the Headmaster and Rev. J. E. C. Nicholl, in their cars, to Ashford School for Girls, on Saturday, March 8.

On our arrival in Ashford the party went straight to the Parish Church for a short service of dedication, conducted by Canon H. Bowen.

After the service the party, together with six others from different schools, went to Ashford School. When we were all comfortably seated Miss Brake introduced Mr. Basil Henriques, C.B.E., J.P., who lectured for an hour on "The Criminal Law of England with Particular Reference to Juvenile Delinquency." Mr. Henriques had a profound knowledge of his subject and his interesting lecture was greatly appreciated.

At a quarter to one the various parties split up and formed discussion groups, each school leading one of the groups. Over packed lunches the groups discussed the subject from many different angles and formulated lists of questions which were handed in at 2 o'clock.

We then assembled once more in the School Hall and the questions were considered in turn by a panel of eminent persons with Admiral Sir Henry Woodward, K.C.B., J.P., in the Chair. Mr. Basil Henriques was also present and personally answered many of the questions.

We are indebted to Miss Brake, who so ably organised our instructive conference.

Next term we will be the hosts for this meeting. The subject on this occasion will be "Local Government."

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Cinema Club s during the Lent Term, the Cinema Club has been working in full swing A usual on the second half of its entertainment programme. The "ambitious novelty" of advertising future films, forthcoming School activities, and "news flashes," exempli gratia cross-country running results, together with interval music, is now part of the programme.

Films were shown every fortnight in the School Hall, the first being on January 19. This was "A Matter of Life and Death," starring David Niven, Roger Livesey and Kim Hunter. Coloured by Technicolour, it was original in that it gave a streamline version of the Life Hereafter.

The Marx Brothers, with Maureen O'Sullivan and Allan Jones, were the stars of the next film, "A Day at the Races." Needless to say, it was welcomed with hilarious laughter.

Cowboys and Indians were the theme of the following film, "Winchester '73," the story of "the gun that won the west." James Stewart and Shelley Winters were admirably cast in the two leading rOles.

Edward G. Robinson plays the part of Captain Larsen in Warner Brothers' "Sea Wolf," the: story of a hellship which sailed from San Francisco to San Francisco, the crew being composed of "jail-birds."

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There followed a repeat performance of the first film ever to be shown in the School (in the Lent Term, 1946) : " The Lady Vanishes " reappeared on the School screen, with Margaret Lockwood and Michael Redgrave as the principal characters.

The last film was " The Ghost goes West." In it an American buys a Scottish castle and takes it over to America. Apparently, with it he buys a ghost, which objects most strongly to being removed from its ancestral haunts. Robert Donat and Jean Parker were the stars.

On March 29 Mr. Karel Reisz, of the British Film Institute, gave a lecture on "Film Making and Film Appreciation."

By the end of the School Year, one hundred and twenty miles of film will have been shown at School. We wish to thank all persons who have helped to make this possible.

Ashford Dance N the evening of March 14 a delegation of sixth-formers and prefects from the Ashford School for Girls was entertained by its opposite number at Sutton Valence, with dancing in the School Hall. SOT11" twenty young ladies made the trip and a good surplus of boys ensured each of at least one escoi t while creating some competition among the beaux gallants. Coffee was served in the Library when the girls arrived and the event afforded a chance for informal introduction, so that by the time the dancing began shyness had, for the most part, been forgotten and the usually awkward first moments were neatly avoided.

Mr. Thomson was an enthusiastic Master of Ceremonies ; to him goes a great deal of the credit for preparation and realisation of a pleasant evening. A good selection of games, some new and some old, was presented with favours duly awarded to winning couples. The four-piece band was quite adequate ; the music was in good taste and tempo, which helped many of the gentlemen over their dancing debut.

Refreshment was available to the dancers throughout the evening, and at 9.30 an intermission was announced when ices were to be had in the galleries outside the Library. Miss Warren produced an excellent table of cakes and sweets for the occasion.

After the recess, dancing was continued ; the Head of the School presented a bouquet to Miss Brake with the School's hearty congratulations for the honour bestowed on her in recognition of her service at Ashford and in the field of education.

The last dance and " Auld Lang Syne " came all too soon, then a word of thanks from Ashford's Captain and the girls were promptly shepherded to their bus and away.

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Christmas Term Concert HIS was the first appearance of the Rag Concert as a " respectable character," and though the diehards may regret its reform, there seemed no signs of it being less enjoyable—rather the reverse. Each house contributed its quota, and even the staff found time to unearth some talent, apart from the labours, behind the scenes, of Mr. Derrick and Mr. Cox. The two chorus parties both succeeded in giving fresh life to familiar songs ; Bennett House by means of a convincing " down on the range" setting and some

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good support from a mouth-organ, and the Day Boys by some clever miming. The St. Margaret's sketch, "By Gadsby," made us think with nostalgia of that inexhaustible source of caricatures, the Indian Army. What shall we do without our pukka sahibs in the future ? Lambe's sang some French carols competently, and those who had difficulty in hearing the words could comfort themselves with the confession that they probably would not have understood them anyway. Then came some dirty work on the Westminster down line, with Trippett revelling in his villainy ; but as he had got his lines mixed, virtue and Evans triumphed in the end. Moral—join the Model Railway Club, and learn to avoid such elementary blunders. Candy and Harvey, veteran members of the Magic Circle, lent a professional air to the proceedings.

Members of the staff gave a polished performance of a musical sketch, "The same old Hat," and seemed to bring each of their characters to life—helped, of course, by the hats. Holdgate's lived up to their usual high standard in two mimes, and Mr. Graham-Smith showed us that our gain is the Arsenal's loss by a masterly performance between imaginary goalposts. " Officers' Mess" threw more light on sahibs at play, and even more on Beechey as their long-suffering steward. Finally, Guy Fawkes was arraigned for failing to blow up Parliament, and C. Columbus for his disastrous lapse in discovering America. Here the material was good and Booer as the judge, Hobson as Columbus and Dodd as a policeman took their chances particularly well.

A ltogether this was a cheerful entertainment, which seemed to give equal pleasure to the performers and to their audience.

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HE Sutton Broadcasting Corporation was formed for the purpose of electoral

broadcasts prior to the Hunting Society Mock Election in October, 1951.

Since then it has proved its worth by broadcasting commentaries on crosscountry matches and the steeplechases. This had been attempted in previous years without much success, but with reorganised methods the S.B.C. has been able to achieve something like the standard of its big brother— the B.B.C. The S.B.C. staff is largely composed of members of the C.C.F. Signals section and its commentators include F. T. W. Blatchley-Hennah, Esq. It is to be hoped that when the present Managing Director departs there will be enough enthusiasm among the " sparks " of the School to keep the service going.

The C.C.F. again the main preoccupation has been preparation for Certificate "A," O NCE with rather more time devoted to drill than formerly, at the expense of map reading. On the whole the weather has been unkind to us, but amends were made on the occasion of March 11 when the combined Field-Day and Certificate " A " Board took place. On the operational side a revival was staged of operation "RedLion," or the scheme whereby one House Platoon is briefed as a Brigade H.Q. Defence Platoon charged with the defence of the School buildings, while the remainder are launched in a sabotage role against them. Roles were reversed in the afternoon.

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The attack was successful on both occasions, Sjt. Hull and C.S.M. Poole, the respective commanders, showing considerable ingenuity and originality in effecting entrance ; but the palm must go to the couple of sections who marched through the Chapel yard in threes at the slope, with a vociferous C.S.M. calling out the stop, thereby inducing the defence of that particular sector to understand that they were out of the battle."

Twenty-three candidates were presented for Certificate " A," Part 1 of whom twenty-one were successful, namely :— Cdts. Bailey, J. R. S., Bailey, W. D., Batten, R. M., Champion, C. H., Chantler, E. D., ,

Collet, D. A., Cutchee, F. B., Daniels, L. J., Fermor, D. B., Furneaux, C. S. S., Gamblen, D. J., Griffin, R. A., Jones, A. H. W., Keeley, J. J. E., Latham, P., Moir, E. M., Overy, R., Rutter, R. P., Verrall, J.P., Ward, J. P., Woodruff, B. J.

Twenty-one candidates were presented for Certificate A, nineteen were successful, namely

Part

II, of whom

A/L/Cpl. Smeed, R., Cdts. Armstrong, C. N., Cardwell, P. J., Catchpole, R. L., Chenery, R. J., Cottle, I. G., Duncan, M. J. W., Evans, E. J., Gaunt, J. R., Harvey, G. R. A., Hoad, G. A. L., Holford, M. A., Light, R. A., Lockhart, B. H., Millard, P. A. L., Rayner, C. J., Traherne, D. M., Trippett, A. L., Tye, J. L.

After the Board, No. 7 Travelling Wing has been out twice to lecture successful Part II candidates in the principles of good instruction, and will be continuing the course for the early part of next term. The successful Part I candidates have already started on the Arms Drill and Bren syllabus for Part II. With regard to drill in general, C.Q.M.S. Pyne is to be congratulated on bringing the standard of drill up to a level described by the Board as a very great improvement.

A concrete garage has been acquired for the gun, adjacent to the new armoury: the artillery section, recently much under strength, is receiving " heavy reinforcements " next term, and with a recently authorised affiliation to the Kent Yeomanry coming into effect also next term, should experience a rapid renaissance.

PROMOTIONS With effect from January 15, 1952 :— To Sjt. : Cpls. Anderson, P. R., Budd, R. F. To Cpl. : L/Cpl. Lines, P. E., Everest, M. S., Crundwell, V. C. To L/Cpl. Cdts. Melvin, J. L., Dalziel, T. P., Be Swart, L. F., Bartlett, M. J., Toler, M. B., Moise, P., Warland, P. To A/L/Cpl. : Cdt. Smeed, R. With effect from March 13, 1952 :— To L/Cpl. : A/L/Cpl. Smeed, R., Cdt. Lewis, J. M. 1.

The winner of the Recruits' Lanyard, competed for on March 25, was Cadet Stubblefield, R. G.

Scout Notes

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HE Inter-Patrol Competition was finished with a burst of test-passing during the last days of the Winter Term and resulted in a win for the Eagles (P.L. Frost) with the Beavers (P.L. Aisher) a close second. The Junior Troop has concentrated on Badge-work this term and classes have been formed for the Woodcraftsman, Cameraman, Jobman, Observer and First Aid Badges and in addition to this tests have been arranged for the Messenger, Marksman, and Athlete Badges. This work has occupied most of the Troop and Hobson has again been a great help in keeping the rest busy in the gym.

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The weather has been unsuitable for outdoor activities and only one wide-game has been held, requiring the destruction of" Atomic Piles."

The following promotions were made at the beginning of the term : J. B. Hastings, P.L. of Panthers ; J. P. Day, P.L. of Squirrels ; J. L. Sharpe, P.L. of Kingfishers.

The Upper School Scouts have had a good term, the four Saturday evening meetings consisting of a Troop meeting in the gym, an inter-patrol competition won

by Seagulls (P.L. Beechey) and two night wide-games held on the Lower and Stoney.

On Thursday afternoons a course has been started for the Observer and Tracker Badges. The Observer Badge has been completed and a start has been made on the Tracker Badge.

In the District Competitions this year we managed, for the first time, to bring off the double. The Junior Team (P.L. A. T. Stimpson, P. N. Goddard, J. L. Sharpe, R. L. E. Wilkins, R. C. Britton and P. G. M. Day) regained the Junior Trophy which we lost last year to the 1st Sutton Troop. The Senior Team (P.L. C. R. G. Shaw, R. M. Beechey, E. M. I. Moir, R. M. Batten) managed to defeat the 1st Sutton's after a very close struggle to win the Senior trophy for the first time.

Football Retrospect

prophecies made about the season just finished would most certainly have A NYbeen gloomy ones—and the prophet himself proved wrong by the actual play and the results themselves.

A very small nucleus was left from last year and the season commenced with the elected captain leaving and I. J. Lockhart taking his place. From these inauspicious beginnings there sprang our most successful team for over ten years and, moreover, one which gained its success by open and interesting football.

The team which gained these results had to rely on a very light but reasonably mobile pack. The obvious policy was to get the ball to a set of backs, who were bigger and faster than those of recent years, and who were all keen to learn and— m irabile dictu—willing to profit by some of the advice given by the ancients. One great piece of fortune came to us in the shape of J. A. Hobson, a student sent by the English Speaking Union from the United States to stay with us for a year. He not only took to English Rugger most easily, but also added to our defence in the centre some of the ruggedness in tackling and falling which one associates with the American game.

Moreover, his maturity in stature meant a great deal in strong dashes for the line.

He never learnt the art of touch-finding but maybe this was in the end an advantage.

On due reflection one feels that the English Speaking Union had a great deal to do with Sutton Valence's best season for so long.

The pack was led by J. Harbott, who not only hooked efficiently, but also managed to be all over the field in defence and attack. It is worthy of note that he scored four out of the six tries credited to forwards during the season. He was well backed up by Long, but the strength of the side was not in its pack.

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At half we had Toler (scrum-half) and Cullen, who stayed together for the whole season and were a good pair. Toler was good in defence and attack and Cullen was a good director of tactics behind him. Cullen's touch-finding was of great help to his forwards and on occasions his quick changes of direction had opposing defences in a tangle.

The final three-quarter line was Rayner, Playfair, Hobson and Anderson, and between them they scored most of our tries. Both wings had plenty of pace and, when given the ball early enough, they could sometimes round their opposite numbers. They both scored a few opportunist tries by snapping up chances made by opponents' errors. In addition Anderson did a number of good cross-kicks to the centre, which led either to tries or opportunities of scoring from the ensuing mĂŞlĂŠe.

In the centre Playfair was out of the game for some time owing to injury, but he was a neat player and fitted into the machinery better than anyone else. Hobson, the other centre, as has been stated earlier, was a tower of strength and a very mobile one at that.

Lockhart captained the side from full-back. This is not really a good place for a captain, and it is perhaps fortunate that Harbott and Cullen, further forward, were such good and reliable aides. Lockhart even frightened the " old men" by appearing to stand too deep, but his fielding and kicking were first rate and his tackling was a joy to behold. The writer rates him not only the best he has seen at Sutton for years, but also the equal of any visiting full-back in the same period. In addition to this he had a deceptive, long-striding run and often joined his three-quarters by coining up with the ball, and sometimes he went even further than this to score a try or two. He was a good captain by his example and must have been a great comfort to those playing in front of him.

The Second XV was not so successful, but they had some good games under the leadership of Budd. The lack of injuri , s in the 1st team did not give many of them a chance to show what they could do in higher circles, so one must not judge them harshly.

The Colts (under 15) side had a season which was most promising and they always played keen, open football. The example set by the 1st team had a considerable effect lower down the School and the Colts, particularly, benefited by it.

Further down still the Under-14 XV were unbeaten until their last match and had lots of fun and good games. Curiously enough they also had the help of another United States citizen, who, though very small, was a most reliable scrum-half, both in attack and defence. It will be a loss to us when he returns home soon.

As far as ordinary games are concerned we have to report a considerable improvement all round. It was a great pity that bad weather in the Lent Term caused the cancellation of practically all games. since a great deal of consolidation based or the Christmas Term's lessons might have been accomplished.

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Shooting E have now reached the close of the miniature-range season, and, although handicapped by the absence of Prentice, who has been injured, the second half has been even more successful than the first. Last term we were defeated twice in postal matches, this term we were undefeated. The following are the results of the post matches, under " Country Life" conditions, for this term :—

W

Date

Opponents

For

Feb. 9

Hurstpierpoint College Victoria College, Jersey Glenalmond School .

Felsted School . .

King Alfred's School, Wantage . .

Uppingham School . .

Glasgow Academy . .

Repton School .

Elizabeth College, Guernsey Monkton Combe School Bloxham School .. .

Sherborne School Christ's Hospital Radley College .

St. Peter's School Oakham . .

Epsom College .

Lancing College

652 652 652 641 641 641 655 655 655 657 657 657 639 639 639 639 649 649

Feb. 16 Feb. 23 Mar.

1

Mar.

8

Mar. 15

Points Against

619 637 588 624 501 600 642 621 637 584 620 643 638 634 612 602 625 575

Result

Won Won Won Won Won Won Won Won Won Won Won Won Won Won Won Won Won Won

The second stage of the Rent T.A. and A.F. Association postal competition under N.S.R.A. conditions has been shot, thus completing the whole competition. The result of the first stage WAS favourable. In the "Country Life "Cup (Class" B") which has now been won for two years, the score for this year is two points better than for last.

The following are the claimed scores :-- Group (10)

T. R. Hills R. T. Blake .

J. G. L. Wall B. H. Lockhart C. P. P. Wiggins M. A. Maberly P. J. T. Herbert A. H. W. Jones

• • • • Team Leader :

10 10 5 10 10 10 2 5

D. S. Prentice.

, 1

Rapid (50)

Snap (30)

Total (90)

Landscape (24)

30 25 30 30 30 30 25 25

89 83 82 85 83 80 71 76

24 24 21 24 15 24 18 21

I 49 48 47 45 43 40 44 46

Total. 820 (Max. 912).

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HE First IV played seven matches of which four were won and three lost. In

the School matches we lost to Tonbridge, but beat Eastbourne, St. Dunstan's and St. Paul's. This was an improvement on last year. At Tonbridge, however, the four, with the exception of Beaman, did not adapt themselves to the bunker and the slowness of the courts and defeat by I points was not a worthy result. Still, their play improved beyond measure in the course of the term and much of this is due to Hough, the captain, for his keenness and organisation.

Three very enjoyable club matches were played. The 0.S., led by •I. H. Gray, were too strong. R. A. Colville played beautifully for the Old Shandians and the 42 points by which they won came mostly from him. The Bank of England match was closely contested, but we always had a little in hand. The matches versus Jesters and Oxford University Beavers had to be scratched owing to the unfitness of the courts.

Hough, Playfair and Beaman played in every match, Lockhart I in five, Wood in two. Hough played the most interesting fives : he was always trying shots, but an over-indulgence in the reverse angle stroke lost him more points than it won.

Playfair, who had the best singles results, could hit the ball excellently with either hand, but lost rallies through looking up. Beaman improved greatly and was the steadiest of the four. Lockhart hit very hard with his left hand and Wood played a very steady game. All showed a great improvement in placing length balls up and down the side walls, but there were still a number of apparently purposeless shots played.

The Colts (under 16) beat St. Paul's and Eastbourne comfortably and lost to St. Dunstan's at Catford by one point. Evans, Cottle I and Lockhart II played in each match ; Cheney, Craven and Keeble each in one. All show promise, which augurs well for next season, but much depends upon their learning the basic strokes and the art of placing the ball.

The House match was well rough' :11 the way : West minster won all the singles and gained a lead of 8 points. Mayfair and Keeble (St. Margaret's) won both their doubles and did very well to get back 4 points, but Lockhart I and II (St. Margaret's), after drawing their first match, lost by 13 points to Hough and Evans.

In the School Competitions, Mayfair played brilliantly in beating Hough by 12 points. In the Juniors (under 13) Keeble beat Craven more confortably than the difference of 8 points would suggest.

Generally speaking a lot of good and improving fives has been played, but we are still some way below the standard of the pre-war years, but this atandard can easily be attained if a determined effort is forthcoming from all who have any aptitude for the game. The courts, which are probably the best in England, have not always been filled.

0.S.'s can help. Good fives gloves are expensive and difficult to obtain. Any 0 S.'s possessing an old unwanted pair of gloves are asked to send them along to me.

R. L. K.

THE SUTTONIAN Cross-Country Retrospect

The cross-country pack had rather a lean season. This was not due in any way to a lack of keenness or determination and must be put down to a lack of essential cross-country racing physique.

The pack trained well under Plommer's leadership and there were a sufficient number of youthful members of it to encourage hopes for future years.

Aisher was the most consistent runner and did very well to win the race against St. Dunstan's, surprising the opposition by the speed of his finishing burst. Candy also ran steadily. He has plenty of stamina but not enough speed.

Plommer improved during the season and ran well against Dover. He proved himself to be a good captain and organised the cross-country activities of the School conscientiously and well.

Budd and Hills also ran well at times, and of the younger runners, Wall, Blake, Vant and Hollingsworth showed promise for next year.

School v. Blackheath Harriers Blackheath Harriers brought down

two strong teams on February 2, for the annual match against the School 1st and 2nd VIII's. The day was fine but the going was very heavy and J. H. ScottWilson (0.5.) and Brent, who finished together in 29 minutes, set a hot pace for the rest of the field. Blackheath packed well and the best that T. J. Aisher, who finished first for the School, could do was to finish 13th. Candy was the next school representative to finish, over a minute behind Aisher, and he was closely followed by Budd, Wall, Hills and Blake. Vant ran well for the School 2nd VIII and managed to beat two members of the 1st VIII.

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We were pleased that Mr. K. N. Wilcockson was able to turn out again and hope that he will be able to keep it up until he can take on his younger son in this match.

The full result was :— Blackheath Harriers I beat School I by 23pts. to 103 pts. ; and Blackheath Harriers II beat School II by 57pts. to 164 pts.

School v. St. Dunstan's College

Run at Hayes, on Wednesday, February 13. Result : St. Dunstan's 34 points, Sr'hool 44 points.

This match, although lost by 10 points, was run over an enjoyable course at Hayes, which is about 8 miles from St. Dunstan's, at Catford. We were duly informed of the length of the course, being about 41 miles, and its layout.

The team was the same as for the Blackheath match, with Vant I running instead of Patton.

Off to a fast start we soon found that the Dunstanian pack was all in front.

The woods on Hayes Common made pleasant running. T. J. Aisher was leading for us with Plommer and Hills following. Following this was the first galley "—downhill, rather like East Sutton wood, only longer and steeper, melted snow making it a trifle muddy.

We were spreading out here with some of our runners in front of theirs. After a farm, we ran a field, which was like ascending the nearside of the Alps.

Here Aisher went right ahead.

A stretch of road led to the second " gulley "—uphill, resembling Greasy Grind. Above this we finished through woods and covered the first part of the course again. It was useful to know the end was near so as to be able to increase speed. Aisher lost his way, thus inevitably slowing up, but was first home in

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21 min. 41 sec. (last year's achieved record was 28 min. 1 sec.). Candy followed 6th behind Laurence, St. Dunstan's captain, with Wall and Plommer behind.

The scoring was on the Inter-Varsity system and only the first six counted, but Vant ran very well. Blake tied with Hills. Colours were awarded to Aisher, Candy and Wall. It was altogether a most enjoyable new fixture and it is hoped—be continued in future years.

The following scored for the School : Aisher (1), Candy (6), Wall (7), Plommer (9), Budd (10), Blake and Hills (11).

School v. Dover College

This match was run over the School Course, on Wednesday, February 27, and resulted in a win for Dover by 22 points to 62 points.

It was a fine and sunny day and the going underfoot was good on the whole but slippery in places. Dover had a strong team and packed well from the start and only Aisher of the School team was able to keep in the leading bunch.

As the race proceeded the leading five Dover runners drew away from him and finished well clear.

Candy again ran steadily to finish second for the School and Plornmer showed greatly improved form to finish third. Wall and Blake show much promise and should be very useful next year.

During this race and the other home cross-country fixtures, spectators on the Lower have been kept informed as to the progress of the race by means of a lively commentary broadcast from strategic points on the course. The Signals Section of the C.C.F. are to be congratulated upon a very efficient performance which adds greatly to the

interest and enjoyment of what is otherwise rather an unspectacular sport, from the spectators' viewpoint.

The School team and order of finishing was 6th, T. J. Aisher ; 8th, M. St. J. Candy ; 10th, G. L. Plommer 12th, R. T. Blake ; 12th, T. R. Hill,; 14th, J. G. L. Wall ; 15th, R. F. Budd : 16th, J M. I. Lewis.

Steeplechases

Run on Thursday, February 28, and Saturday, March 1. Nation Crosscountry Cup won by St. Margaret's.

St. Margaret's had to rely on Divisions " B " and " C " to make up for the deficit of points on Division "A." Both days were fine and the going on Saturday was perfect. On Division " A " Westminster's runners, knowing that to win the cup they would have to win by a large margin, went off to a fine start with six out of the leading ten runners. T. J. Aisher, closely followed

by Candy, was leading at the Alps, with Hills, Budd and Plommer for St. Margaret's just in front of a group of Westminster runners. The positions changed little throughout the race, which Aisher well deserved to win. Special mention should be made, however, of A. L. Trippett and T. P. Dalziel, who sprang a pleasant surprise for Westminster. Nevertheless, Westminster only managed to win this Division by 36 points.

In Division " B " the first place was thought to lie between Wall, Blake, Hollingsworth and Evans. As it happened, they finished in the above order with Wall running extremely well.

Stimpson again proved himself to be an outstanding cross-country runner when he won Division " C " Steeplechase by a very large margin. His time was 2.5 seconds inside the previous lest.

The Junior race was won in a close finish by Jefferies from Keeley. The

THE SUTTONIAN Day Doys won the Junior Shield and Bennett's the Bennett-Holdgate Trophy.

Results :DIVISION A: 1, T. J. Aisher (W) ; 2, Candy (W) 3, Budd (St. M). Time : 31 min. 15 sec.

St. Margaret's : 154 pts. Westminster : 118 pts.

DIVISION B: 1, Wall (St. M) ; 2, Blake (St. H) 3, Hollingsworth (St M). Time : 21 min. 49 sec. , St. Margaret's : 52 pts. Westminster : 89 pts.

DIVISION C: 1, Stimpson (W) ; 2, Ward (St. ND : 3, Gerty (St. M). Time 18 min. 15.5 sec. (record).

St. Margaret's : 53 pts. Westminster : 01 pts.

JUNIORS: 1, Jeffries (DB) ; 2, Keeley (B) ; 3. Green (DB). Time 11 min. 40 sec.

UNDER 12: 1, Olsen (DB) ; 2, Nasham (L) ; 3, Walter (DB). Time 8 min. 42.5 see.

Sports Results OPEN EVENTS:

Open Mile : 1, Aisher, 1'. J. 2, Hills : :3, Plommer.

5 min. 11.7 sec.

Open Weight : 1, Hobson: 2. Aisher, It. B. : 3, Pyne, F. G. 32 ft.

Open Discus : 1, Anderson. P. R. : 2. Hawtin ; 3, Wise. 106 ft.

Open Javelin : 1, Rough: 2, Blake : 3. Hobson.

114 ft.

DIVISION A: 100 yards : 1, Anderson. P. R. ; 2. Lockhart, T. J. ; 3, Aisher, T. J. 11.3 sec.

220 yards : 1, Anderson, P. R.; 2, Aisher, T. J . ; 3, Hills. 24.4 sec.

440 yards : 1, Anderson, P. R. ; 2, Playfair : 3, Dalziel.

55.6 sec.

880 yards : 1, Maher, T. J. ; 2, Playfair ; 3, Hills.

2 min. 17 sec.

120 yards Hurdles : 1, Patton ; 2, Lockhart, I. J. : :3, Anderson, P. R. 19.8 sec.

Long Jump : 1, Lockhart, I. J.; 2, Cullen ; 3, Hobson.

17 ft. 7 in.

High Jump : 1, Lockhart, I. J.; 2, Robson: 3, Patton.

5 ft. 1 in.

DIVISION B 100 yards : 1, Rayner, C. J. ; 2, Wall ; 3, Bateman.

11.4 sec.

220 yards : 1,Wall ; 2, Rayner, C. J. : 3, Griffin.

25.1 sec.

440 yards : 1, Wall ; 2, Overy ; 3, Griffin. 58.1 sec.

880 yards : 1, Wall ; 2, Hollingsworth ; 3, Vant, M. C. 2 min. 20.3 sec.

100 yards Hurdles : 1, Rayner, C. J.; 2, Griffin; 3, Mair. 16.4 sec.

Long Jump : 1, Rayner, C. J. ; 2, Lockhart, B. H.; 3, Fermor. 17 ft. 101 in.

High Jump : 1, Lockhart, B. H. 2, Mair ; 3, Smeed.

S ft. 11 in.

JUNIOR FIELD EVENTS:

Junior Weight : 1, Craven ; 2, Grundy 3, Biggs.

31 ft. 5 in.

Junior Discus : 1, Grundy ; 2, Craven ; 3, Biggs.

94 ft. 3 in.

Junior Javelin : 1, Pearcy ; 2. Craven: 3, Biggs.

90 ft. 6 in.

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DIVISION C:

100 yards : 1, 1.1cNish, I. B.. ; 2, Croft ; 3, Stubblefield, R. G. 12.3 sec.

220 yards : 1, McNish, I. R. : 2, Croft ; 3, Stubblefield, R. G. 27.2 sec.

440 yards : 1, Aisher, P. A. : 2, Croft ; 3, Gerty.

65 sec.

880 yards : 1, Aisher, P. A. : 2. Stimpson : 3, Ward.

2 min. 29 sec.

83 yards Hurdles : 1, Croft ; 2, Ward ; 3. Craven.

15.6 sec.

High Jump : 1, Craven ; 2. Grundy: 3, Lyle.

4 ft. 5 in.

Long Jump : 1, Gerty : 2, Evershed : 3. McNish. I. R. 15 ft. 5 in.

JUNIORS : 100 yards : 1, Green ; 2, Ashby. R. J. ; 3, Crawford.

13.3 sec.

220 yards : 1, Jefferies ; 2, Green ; 3, Keeley. 29 sec.

440 yards : 1, Jefferies ; 2, Green ; 3, Tyrrell.

66.1 sec.

High Jump : 1, Green ; 2, Hickmott ; 3, jefferies.

4 ft. 3 in.

Long Jump : 1, Ashby, R. J.: 2, Jefferies ; 3, Perkins.

13 ft. 111 in.

UNDER 12: 100 yards : 1, Olsen ; 2, Davies, A. R. ; 3, Walter.

13.6 sec.

220 yards : 1, Olsen ; 2, Walter ; 3, Davies, A. R. 32 sec.

High Jump : 1, Olsen ; 2, Starkey ; 3, Cottle.

3 ft. 7 in.

Long Jump : 1, Olsen ; 2, Walter ; 3, Harrison, J. A. 11 ft. 31 in.

The Cups and Prizes were presented by Mrs. Wheatley, wife of General Wheatley, who has been a Governor of the School for many years.

Westminster won the Inter-House Athletics Cup by 1,122 points to 856.

Day Boys beat Lambes to win the Junior Athletic Shield.

Inter-House Relays Run on the Upper on Thursday, March 27, and Thursday, April 3. The result was a win for Westminster by 9 events to 3. Results :-Westminster 4 x 100 yards 47 sec.

High Jump St. Margaret's agg. 20 ft. 1 in.

4 x 880 yards Westminster 9 mm. 23 sec.

Putting the Weight Westminster agg. 124 ft. 101 in.

4 x 220 yards Westminster I min. 44.5 see.

Throwing the Javelin Westminster agg. 416 ft. 2 in.

4 x 120 yards Westminster Hurdles 1 mm. 24.5 sec.

Long Jump St. Margaret's agg. 67 ft. 11 in.

One Mile Team Race St. Margaret's 5 min. 11.7 sec.

Throwing the Discus Westminster agg. 407 ft. S in.

4 x 440 yards Westminster 4 min 3 sec.

Twenty-Men Race Westminster 9 min. 39.2 sec.

Records shown in heavy type.

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Relay Match v. King's School, Rochester This match was run at Rochester on Tuesday, April 1. King's School won the Senior Match by 8 events to nil, with one event tied. We won the Junior Match by 4 events to 3. Results :— Junior 4 x 100 yards King's School 49 see.

Senior 4 x 100 yards King's School 46.3 sec.

Junior 4 x 440 yards Sutton Valence 4 min. 3 sec.

9 min. 19 sec.

Senior 4 x 880 yards King's School Putting the Weight 96 ft. 10i in. (teams of 3) King's School 1 min. 46.6 sec.

Junior 4 x 220 yards King's School 1 min. 42.6 sec.

Senior 4 x 220 yards King's School 1 mm. 17.2 sec.

Senior 4 x 120 yards King's School Hurdles Sutton Valence 14 ft. 1 in.

Junior High Jump (teams of 3) Senior Long Jump King's School 50 ft. (teams of 3) 3 mm. 56.2 see.

Senior 4 x 440 yards King's School Junior 4 x 120 yards Sutton Valence Disqualification.

Hurdles King's School 45 ft. 7 in.

Junior Long Jump (teams of 3) 15 ft. Sin. Tied Senior High Jump (teams of 3) Junior Half-Mile Team Sutton Valence 2 min. 21.6 sec.

Race (team of 4) King's School 5 min. 3.6 sec.

Senior Mile Team Race (teams of 4) Seniors ; King's School, Rochester, 8} ; Sutton Valence f.

Juniors : King's School, Rochester, 3 ; Sutton Valence 4.

Baton Race The Baton Race was not held on the last day of term this year, but about two weeks before the end, on Thursday, March 20. Westminster took the lead and held it for about half of the first lap, but when the race passed the School for the first time St. Margaret's led by about 50 yards. Westminster made up the lost ground, and on the second time through the village St. Margaret's were only just ahead. But Westminster soon took the lead and held it until they were overtaken in the Weald. From then onwards St. Margaret's kept the lead and gradually increased it, and in the end they

won by about 250 yards in the time of 48 min. 49 sec.

The Baton was presented to the Head of St. Margaret's by Miss Susan Cox.

Public School Sevens The School was represented in the Public Schools' Seven-a-Side Tournament, held at the Richmond Park Football Ground. In one of the thirty-two firstround contests, Dulwich defeated the Sutton Valence team by a one-sided 16-0 score. The School was overwhelmed by its bigger and faster opponents, who amassed thirteen of their points in the first half.

O.S. Notes J. H. Wheatley (1901) is living in British Columbia. His address is 1623 W. 66th Avenue, Vancouver 14, B.C., Canada, Sir R. S. Champion, K.C.M.G., O.B.E. (1911), was made Deacon by the Archbishop at Canterbury Cathedral on January 13, 1952, and is serving in the parish of All Saints, Maidstone. His address is 63 College Road, Maidstone.

R. D. Wickham (1918) has been appointed a Governor of the School.

D. J. Swift (1927), B.Eng., A.M.I.C.E., read a paper last December to the Institution of Civil Engineers on " The Development of Hot-rolled Gravel Asphalt for Trunk and other Roads in East Anglia."

N. J. N. Whalley (1928) gave up accountancy after the war and is now the proprietor of Hazling Dane Country House Hotel, Sheperdswell, Dover (telephone Sheperdswell 233). He caters particularly for travellers motoring to and from the Continent.

THE SUTTONIAN W. H. Culling (1930) is President of the World Peace Organisation.

A. J. C. Willis (1930) has been in Canada with his wife and two boys since 1949. His address is Apt. 29, 4780 Cote des Neiges, Montreal, P.Q., and he would like to get in touch with other 0.S.'s in the province of Quebec.

Both P. R. Adams (1933) and A. L. Adams (1935) are married. P. R. has three boys and A. L. two girls. P. R. was in the R.A. for three years after the Indian Army was disbanded and now has a job in the Civil Defence. A. L. is a Senior Navigation Instructor in the TransAustralian Air Lines in Melbourne.

J. R. C. Matthews (1936) played for England in all the R.U. International Matches this season.

D. B. Pain (1936) is farming at Higher Dexbeer, Pancrasweek, Holdsworthy, Devon. His lines are Attested Pedigree, Br., Friesians and Devon Longwoods.

The address of E. W. Pain (1929) is now 4623 Albert Street, Vancouver, B.C. ; that of G. S. Pain (1931) is Oakdene, Rushmore Hill, Knockholt, Kent.

G. A. Calver (1937), Imperial Bank of Iran and the Middle East, is in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, and is coming on leave in the summer. In the last three years he has been stationed at Meshed, Baghdad, Amman and Bahrain. Al Khobar, as he says, is not on most maps. Near him is J. Steadman (1935), who is working for a shipping firm in the Persian Gulf.

Cdr. J. M. Teale, R.N. (1937), is Gunnery Officer, H.M.S. Newcastle, c/o F.M.O.,Devonport. He is sailing shortly for the Far East, where H.M.S. Newcastle will be flagship.

P. J. Brill, Capt., R.A. (1939), is in Egypt with his wife, and two sons under two years of age. His address is 82 Locating Battery, R.A., M.E.L.F. 10.

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A. J. Barnard (1942) took his B.Sc. (London), Eng. in Mechanical Engineering in 1945. After two years' practical work he had a year's course at the Imperial College, London, in Chemical Engineering, and was awarded a Clayton Fellowship from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. After two years' research work he obtained the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering (London). While at the Imperial College he was Captain of Fencing and fenced for London University. He is now assistant to the Chief Engineer of J. and E. Hall, Ltd., Refrigerating Engineers, Dartford.

J. H. Scott-Wilson came in equal first in the three-mile event in the University Sports.

Fl.-Lieut. K. Stevens (1943) and his wife are expecting to be in South Africa for another eighteen months. He is instructing in flying. Address : c/o Officers' Mess, Thornhill, Givelo, S. Rhodesia.

M. G. Barnard (1945) did his National Service in the R.A., gained a commission and served in Egypt and Palestine. He is now an accountant with Price, Waterhouse and Co. P. J. Newbury (1946) is serving in the Merchant Navy and at present is fifth engineer in one of the Anglo-Saxon Petroleum Company's tankers.

J. Burton (1949) is a student at the Kent Farm Institute, Sittingbourne.

D. L. Ramage ( 1111 ) is with the 1st R.T. Regt. in Germany.

F. W. P. Bentley (1950), who is serving with the K.A.R. in Kenya, was Guard Commander of the Royal Guard of Honour at Sagana Lodge, where Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh were staying at the time of the Accession.

J. A. Brazier (1950) is a L/Bdr. with 54th L.A.A. Regt. in Germany.

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F. C. Carter (1950) is a 2nd Lieut. with 43rd L.A.A. Regt., Bulford.

J. L. Hough, R.A. (1950), is at Woolwich.

H. K. Sawtell (1950) is studying at The Law Society School, Lancaster Gate.

F. R. Williamson (1950), 2nd Lieut.

HA., is with 75th H.A.A. Battery, Gravesend.

C. F. Smith (1951) has received a cricket bat from the Society of Yorkshiremen in Kent for his outstanding performances in Association youth matches last year. He scored 69 and 65 (both not out) when captaining the A .K.C.C. Young Amateurs Side v. Sussex and Surrey.

He also played for the Young Amateurs of Kent v. the Young Amateurs of Middlesex.

J. Bidmead, J. R. Edgar and A. Travers (1951) are Officer Cadets at Mons.

J. M. Judd (1951) is at Eaton Hall.

Births BARLOW.—On February 22, 1952, at Georgetown, British Guiana, to Ann, wife of John Cuthbert Barlow (1938), a daughter.

DERRICK.— On March 20, 1952, at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital, Nairobi, to Meg (nee Le Blanc Smith), wife of Peter Derrick (1938), Colonial Administrative Service, a daughter, Julia Margaret.

DREW.—On January 16, 1952, at the Ballard Lodge Nursing Home, Alverstoke, Hants, to Patricia (nee Lowe), wife of Commander (E.) W. V. B. Drew, R.N., a daughter, Rosemary.

PAIN.—On May 1, 1950, to Bridget Mary, wife of D. B. Pain (1936), a son, John Dennison, a brother for Timothy.

Marriages HALE-WHINNEY.—•On September 22, 1951, at Esher Parish Church, B. E. Hale (1937) to Evelyn Mary Whinney.

WHITE-CHITTY.—On August 4, 1951, at St. James' Church, Clapton, E.5, Owen A. White ( ) to Joyce Chitty.

Deaths BLACKMORE.—On February 111, 1952, in Penzance, John Kendall Blackmore (Master 1894-1900).

HODGSON.--On March 6, 1952, at Nuwara Eliya, Ceylon, John Christopher Hodgson (1893).

Obituary R. W. Gunner (1913), who died last December, was formerly an insurance broker in Canterbury. In 1939 he joined the Royal Observer Corps and was shortly afterwards granted a commission in the R.A.P.C. and was posted to Bournemouth. His health was then deteriorating and he remained with the R.A.P.C. until a few months before his death.

He was one of the pioneers of aviation, and before the 1914-18 war used to fly a monoplane with wing warping. In the first war he served as a pilot in the R.F.C. and R.A.F. In Canterbury he took an active part in amateur theatricals, and played parts in the Cathedral plays. Between the wars he kept up his interest in flying and joined the Kent Flying Club. He had one or two crashes—once on the Upper— but escaped injury. He tried to rejoin the R.A.F. in 1939, but was over the age limit.

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Gunner was a most cheerful personality; he made friends wherever he was, and his death at the early age of 55 will be greatly felt by all who knew him J. R. Blackmore, who died recently, was a master from 1894 to 1900. After leaving Sutton he taught in the West Country, was a gunner in the 1914-18 war and A.R.P. Head Warden of Hayle and District, Cornwall, during the last war.

J. C. Hodgson, who died in March, in Ceylon, had been tea-planting there for most of his life. He was at Sutton from 1887-1893 and was the last of five brothers to come to School here. He was the great-uncle of T. P. Dalziel, who left this term, the uncle of five Hodgsons who were at Sutton Valence between the two wars, and related by marriage to eight Thornhills, whose years at Sutton Valence range from the 1880's to the 1930's.

O.S. Cricket Old Suttonians wishing to play in O.S. cricket matches are reminded to write to E. A. Craven at the School as early as possible and without waiting to be asked.

The matches are :— Sat., July 5, 11.30, v. School 1st and 2nd-XI's.

Sun., July 13, 12.00, v. The Mote, at Sutton Valence.

Sun., Aug. 10, to Sun., Aug. 17, both inclusive, the Week, full details of which appeared in the last MAGAZINE.

Bearsted Golf Club, and the morning round should commence at 9.45 a.m. and the afternoon round at 2.15 p.m., approximately.

This is the first meeting at which members will be playing for the Headmaster's Tankard, which Mr. W. B. P. Aspinall has very kindly presented to the Society.

There is another special item for this meeting. We will have with us our first President, Mr. Robert Kay. The legality of this title has been much in dispute since his election, but until we are ruled out of order I am leaving it at that. Not only will Robert Kay be attending, but he has dug up two mysterious clubs which are going to play an important part in the meeting.

- I do hope that as many people as possible will come to this meeting, thus confirming that the Society is really on the road to Deal. Will those who mean to attend please let me know and also inform me if they require lunch and tea.

Also, please note that the Autumn Meeting is at Bearsted on Sunday, September 21.

P. S. MORRISH, 1, Sefton Villas, Bridge, Canterbury.

O.S. Rifle Club

We all hope that P. V. L. Marchant will be representing this country at O.S. Golfing Society Oslo in the Olympic Games in July, The Spring Meeting has had to be j revolver shooting. In his absence abroad Alan Day, of Great Tong, Headcorn, postponed until Sunday, June 15, 1952. has undertaken the captaincy of the As usual, the meeting is being held at

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Suttonian Veterans for the various OpenRange Meetings this summer, and all 0.5.'s with rifle-shooting experience who may be available to take part in these competitions are cordially invited to get in touch with him as soon as possible.

The fixtures are :— Sat., May 17, London and Middlesex Rifle Association Schools' Meeting.

Sat., June 14, Sussex County Rifle Association Open Public Schools' Meeting.

Thurs., July 10, Veterans' Competition following the Ashburton.

O.S. Colours The O.S.A. suppliers are now Messrs.

G. H. King, Ltd., 3, Gabriels Hill. They can supply 0.S. blazers at ÂŁ9, 0.5. cricket caps at Li is., 0.5. wool tie, same material as blazer, at 9s. 6d., silk square, 24s. 6d. As they have only just taken over the material, the prices are approximate. The School Shop can supply 0.5. ties 5s. 6d., City ties 9s. tid. and 5s. 6d. No badges will he available until mid-summer.

Austrian Holiday The original holiday planned for Switzerland and Austria has been cancelled.

Instead there will be a high-level rucksack tour in the Silvretta Alps (Vorarlberg) and the Oetztal Alps (Tyrol). Will any O.S. who would like to join the party please get in touch with N. P. Bent ley without delay !

Correspondence Westminster House, Sutton Valence School, Kent.

March 19, 1952.

The Editor, The Suttonian.

Sir, --For those who are taking action as a. result of your editorial concerning School Plays, I would try to assist by saying, with reference to the actual material requirements, that the curtains and drapery are closely guarded by the Matron of Lambe's House. The lighting equipment is duly locked away in the Physics Lab., where the carpet is also.

However, the stage extension framework, the wing-towers and some of the scenery have been broken up and used for making garages. What is left of the scenery is in the Bath Hut. The curtain rail is safe, though.

I therefore heartily endorse your opinion, sir, and trust that decisive action will soon be taken.

Yours sincerely, M. Si. J. CANDY. St. Margaret's House, Sutton Valence School.

Kent.

March 29, 1952.

The Editor, The Sigtonian.

Sir,---It has been proposed that there should be a tennis match between the School and the sisters of boys still at the School. The match would take place in the morning of the Saturday after Speech Day (July 5), on the School courts.

Will any sisters interested please get in touch with Miss J. M. Sheridan, Hill

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Croft, Hollymead Rd., Chipstead, Surrey, before June 1. It will be of considerable assistance to Miss Sheridan in picking a team if those sisters interested would give some indication of their standard of play—if they represent their schools, or have made any progress in any open tournaments, etc. Each team will probably consist of six.

Yours faithfully, R. D. PLAYFAIR, Captain of Tennis.

Sunnyhurst, Sutton Valence, Maidstone.

The Editor, April 7, 1952.

The Suttonian.

The Dr. Kingdon Portrait Fund.

Sir,—I wish to acknowledge donations from the following : D. B. Pain (1936), R. D. Wickhain (1918), A. L. Thomas

(Master 1923-28), J. A. Sheridan (1924), W. H. Culling (1930) and G. T. Hardy (1917). The fund now stands at £19 14s. 6d.

Since I first made this appeal the estimated cost of the oil painting has increased from £25 to a maximum of £40.

I intend to have a whip round at the 0.8. Dinner this year. However, I am still hoping for more contributions, particularly after the 0.S. have read Mr. Blatchley-Hennah's History of the School, which will shortly be published.

The fund will remain open until Speech Day, July 4, when I hope the portrait of Dr. Kingdon, one of our most notable Headmasters, will be hanging in the Hall.

Yours faithfully, R. L. KAY.