The Wellingtonian 1969

Wellingtonian 1969

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND

Wellington College BOARD OF GOVERNORS Mr. P. M. ARCHER (Chairman).

Dr. A. E. Fieldhouse, Victoria University, Wellington.

Councillor R. J. Campbell, Wellington City Council.

Mr. H. Macaskill, Wellington Education Board Mr. M. I. Deterte, Parents' Association.

Mr. J. G. Hughson, Parents' Association.

Mr. G. P. Rabey, Parents' Association.

Mrs. S. P. Rowe, Parents' Association.

Mr. D. Patching, Wellington College Old Boys' Association.

Secretary to Board of Governors: Mr. L. J. MOCHAN. STAFF Headmaster: Mr. S. H. W. HILL, M.A. Deputy Principal: Mr. L. F. GARDINER, B.A.(Hons.)

Heads of Departments G. A. Halliday, M.A.(Hons.), Dip.Ed., English and Commerce A. K. Holt, M.Sc.(Hons.), Science L. J. Sutton, M.A.(Hons.), Languages A. B. Gordon, M.A., Social Studies and History R. Bradley, M.A.(Hons.), Mathematics E. N. Clayton, M.A.(Hons.), Careers Master

Z. R. Apathy E. F. Barrington, B.Sc. K. V. Bliss, B.Sc., Dip.Ed., A.Inst.P. R. H. G. Braines, A.T.C.C. R. J. Booth, B.A. R. W. Bruning, M.A.(Hons.)

D. F. Buckley R. A. Burnett, B.Sc. E. Cardale, M.Sc.(Hons.)

D. M. Collie, M.A. J. D. Craig, M.A., Dip Ed.(Lond.)

A. P. W. Dentice, B.Sc. B. L. Edmonds, B.A. B. H. Farland, M.A., Dip.Ed. 1. G. Flint-Hartle, N.D.D. Mrs. M. E. Flood, B.A. G. R. Girvan, M.A. M. H. B. Gordon, B.A. P. R. Hickey, B.A.(Hons.)

R. R. Hill, B.Sc.(Econ.) (Lond.)

R. C. Lane, B.A.

S. J. Lowe, B.Sc.(Liverpool) I. MacGillivray, B.Sc.(Aberdeen) R. J. Michael, M.A.(Hons.), Dip.Ed. R. G. Llewellyn, B.Sc.(Wales) L. S. Moodie, B.A. Miss S. Notley, M.A. P. A. O'Brien, B.A. B. A. Paietz, M.A. (Hons.)

D. E. Roberts, M.A.(Hons.), B.Mus. B. R. Sandle, B.Sc. D. A. Smalley, B.Mus.(Hons.), L.R.S.M. L.T.C.L. V. Snater N. Swain G. E. Thomas P. Verhoeven, B.A., L.T.C.L. G. A. Wallis, B.Sc. P. J. McA. Walls, B.A.(Hons.)

P. A. Weatherall M. C. West, B.Sc. A. C. Yule, M.A.

Library: Mrs. G. Harris, C. J. McLean.

Secretary to Headmaster: Mrs. K. M. Power.

Office Assistant: Mrs. D. Holder.

Relieving Staff Mrs. L. Pointon, M.A. Miss M. Mitchell, B.A. G. O. Griffiths, B.Sc. L. Pope

Headmaster’s Annual Report 1969

In presenting the 102nd annual report of Wellington College the Headmaster Mr. Hill, viewed with some satisfaction the academic and cultural record of 1968-69. Two University Scholarships were gained and 17 Bursary passes. "The University Entrance and School Certificate results were very gratifying. The good number who passed U.E. by sitting, showed that our accrediting was realistic in giving the examination the role it is supposed to play-that of a court of appeal for doubtful passes."

In referring to the re-building scheme, Mr. Hill struck a more pessimistic note.

"We started this year with high hopes of the start of the new building and the overdue revolution it would engender. Now we finish, frustrated almost to the point of despair.

Since 1965 at least two re-building schemes have been approved and publicised. The first one was cancelled because the M.O.W. estimates approved by cabinet were found to be too low when the architects produced their more realistic figures. Are we in danger of 'going back to square one' again?

"There are boys leaving today who have spent their entire school life hearing of the re-building of Wellington College. Instead of progress we have actually gone backwards. We are worse off than we were before because we have lost a hall and a gymnasium."

After outlining the staffing situation during 1969 the Headmaster paid tribute to two long serving masters. "Today Mr. A. Holt retires as Head of Science after 30 years on the staff, and in February Mr. G. Halliday, Head of English, retires after 25 years at the College. Fortunately both are continuing on the staff, we hope for some years, so our farewells can be postponed."

A Senior Student Observes . . .

"Here was an age of change and reform when the youth of the world wanted change, campaigned for it and was often rewarded. An age of progress to be sure."

Historians may one day look back on the 1960's and make this comment. But how pertinent is this to Wellington College? There the students seem, almost unaccountably, to oppose progress, to stand in the way of anything that savours even faintly of progress.

Life at Wellington College is controlled and therefore easy. No thinking or planning is required; all thinking is done by the system for the pupil. Arriving in the third form, a boy soon becomes dominated by this awesome system and allows himself to be ruled by it. It is little wonder therefore that he follows the example set by his more senior colleagues and becomes apathetic, complacent, and self-centred. Generally speaking, Wellington College boys are very apathetic-there is no getting away from it.

School activities are handled by a few enthusiasts who devote a great deal of time to various aspects of school life only to have the results criticised by one of those students whose only contribution to the school in his three or maybe four years is his presence.

A case in point is the Sports Council formed at the beginning of 1969 to give pupils a greater control over their sporting activities. It started with a wave of enthusiastic support, high ideals and great intentions. Within five days is was spluttering and struggling for support. Five more days and it gave a final cough and expired ignominiously, leaving no trace. Certainly it was a worthwhile venture and yet like so many other college activities it died through apathy.

Many other such examples can be cited. So infected is Wellington College by the complacent and apathetic attitudes that it will be many years before the students allow any progress to be made.

R.A.S.

Dux of the School P. J. GORMACK Junior Scholarship 1969

Head Prefect A. D. MARSHALL

Prize List 1969 SIXTH FORM SCHOLARSHIPS James Mackay Bursary: P. J. Gormack, 6A Moore Scholarships: D. S. Barton, 6A; I. A. Hines, 6A. Rhodes Scholarships: L. H. Galler, 6A; J. P. Petrie, 6A; G. W. Whiteacre, 6A. Turnbull Scholarships: G.A. H. Craigie, 6A; J. C. Fletcher, 6A; K. S. Simpson, 6A; T. L. Young, 6A. C. & F. Beetham Scholarships - Music: Piano - B. Little, 6S2.

Instrumental - L. Rizos, 6B3.

SIXTH FORM PRIZES Edward Espy Martin Prizes: For English, French, Geography - J. D. Zohrab, 6A. For English and Geography - A. J. Pears, 6AL. For English and French - R. A. Coleman, 6S1.

For English - E. R. McDonald, 6B2.

For French - C. Benge, 6AL; C. C. Palliser, 6B1.

For Mathematics -D. P. Wallace, 6S1; A. F. Carman, 6AL; A. S. King, 6B1.

For 6th Form Commerce - W. M. Deterte, 6S2; I. C. Cragg, 6B5.

For German - G. Osvath, 6A; H. Renner, 6B3.

Edward Espy Martin Prize for German, French Legation Prize for French, and Sutton Prize for 6th Form Latin: I. A. Hines, 6A. Liverton Prizes for 6th Form History: J. D. Zohrab, 6A; G. H. Weiss, 6A; A. J. Pears, 6AL. Stanley Hutchen Prizes for 6th Form Science: Chemistry and Physics - A. F. Carman, 6AL; G. W. Bishop, 6B1.

Chemistry - A. S. Va'ai, 6B2.

Biology - M. S. McConchie, 6S1; P. King, 6AL; R. G. Nippert, 6B2.

Additional Mathematics - G. A. H. Craigie, 6A; P. Osvath, 6AL; G. Bruce-Smith, 6R1.

Liverton Prize for 6th Form Science: D. P. Wallace, 6S1.

Old Boys' Prize for 6th Form Mathematics: P. J. Gormack, 6A. Bertram Mitford Prize for 6th Form Science, and Sutton Prize for 6th Form Biology: L. H. Galler, 6A. SPECIAL PRIZES AND BURSARIES Christchurch Old Boys' Prize for 4th Form Literature: C. Floratos, 4C. Foster Brookes Crouch Prizes for 3rd Form Literature C. R. W. Beasley, 3A; R. G. Little, 3B; D. Liddell, 3C2.

Cox Memorial Prizes for 4th Form Literature: D. Peirse, 4A; R. Earnshaw, 4ShB. A. B. Withers Science Prize: H. V. Van Oss, 4B.

Sefton Adams Memorial Essay Prize: T. F. McGrath, 6B1.

Barnicoat Memorial Prize for English Composition: S. Collins, 6B2.

William Small Prizes for Scholarship and Character: E. A. Brilleman, 5A. Prefects Awards: B. de B. Brandon, A. M. Crawford, W. M. Deterte, B. L. Krause, G. G. Lindsay, N. J. Livingstone, G. B. Little, W. M. McLean, E.D. McPhee, G. C. Moody, G. Osvath, R. A.Smyth, A. I. Stewart, M. W. Turner, J.D. Zohrab, G. M. Archer (Deputy Head), G. A. H. Craigie (Head House Prefect and Firth Bowl of Honour), A. D. Marshall (Head Prefect and Firth Bowl of Honour).

Levin Language Bursary (4A): R. T. Littlejohn.

Levin Science Bursary (4A): D. Christoforou.

Richardson History Bursary (4th Form): J. Van Asbeck, 4A. Richardson Commercial Bursary (4th Form): R. J. Hewitt, 4GA. Bertram Art Scholarship: I. L. Jones, 4GA. Edward Espy Martin Science Bursary (5A): M. R. Button.

Oscar & Victor Gallie Scholarship: A. D. Marshall, 6A. Proxime Accesit to Dux and also Firth Scholar 1969: J. D. Zohrab, 6A. Dux: P. J. Gormack.

CLASS PRIZES 3SHC 3C2 3C1 3SHB 3B 3SHA 3A (Hing Prize) 4GB 4GA 4C 4SHB 4B 4SHA 4A (Hing Prize) 5GB 5GA 5C 5SHB 5B 5SHB 5A U5 6C2 6C1

S. Vink R. Yip B. Hing A. P. Batchelor R. G. Little R. D. Jury C. R. W. Beasley P. Hemsley R. J. Tasker G. Floratos P. G. Baker P. J. Gaskin M. C. McLea R. P. Littlejohn N. Papatsoumas E. Ridwan A. Koroniadis W. Young G. Wong E. C. Williams M. R. Button M. J. Robinson I. Blackman M. J. Holowczak

Examination Results 1969 UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP

University Junior Scholarship: P. J. Gormack.

Credit Passes: D. S. Barton, G. A. Craigie, J. C. Fletcher, L. H. Galler, I. A. Hines, R. E. Jamieson, J. P. Petrie, K. A. Simpson, T. L. Young, J. D. Zohrab.

UNIVERSITY BURSARIES

''A" Bursary: W. P. Bridson, R. A. Coleman, G. Osvath, K R. Smith, R. A. Smyth, J. R. Sutton, D. P Wallace, G. H. Weiss.

"B" Bursary: G. G. Baird, R. B. Brown, R. Y. Brown, A. M. Crawford, G. J. Fisher, M. G. Jackman, D. W. Jupp, B. L. Krause, A. D. Marshall, T. D. Meech, A. A. Mercer, D. S. Pope, A. I. Stewart, N. W. Weir, G. C. Treadwell, A. L. Treial, G. W. Whiteacre, T. D. Yee, K. Young.

HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE

G. M. Archer, C. J. Baird, G. G. Baird, D. S. Barton, J. Batt, B. de B. Brandon, W. P. Bridson, R. P. Brown, R. Y. Brown, R. A. Coleman, G. A. H. Craigie, A. Crawford, W. M. Deterte, R. J. Dykes, G. J. Fisher, J. C. Fletcher, L. H. Galler, P. J. Gor- mack, I. Hines, M. G. Jackman, R. E. Jamieson, D. W. Jupp, B. L. Krause, G. B. Little, N. J. Livingstone, M. S. McConchie, E. D. L. H. McPhee, A. D. Marshall, T. D. Meech, A. A. Mercer, G. Osvath, S. B. Papageorge, J. P. Petrie, D. S. Pope, A. D. Rutherford, I. E. Saville, K. A. Simpson, K. R. Smith, R. A. Smyth, A. I. Stewart, B. L. Suppree, J. R. Sutton,

Akerauara, J. U. 11 18 29 Allison, R. T. 18 Anderson, A. J. G. 11 27 29 39 Anderson, N. W. 11 14 39 Anderson, R. J. 11 23 27 Ashley, G. B. 11 Atkinson, K. A. 11 23 27 40 42 Bailey, R. M. 27 29 Barendregt, C. 11 27 39 Baron, D. L. 11 18 Barratt, S. J. 11 Bartlett, L. J. 18 29 Bastings, M. D. 11 18 33 Bayly B. D. 11 Beard, J. B. 11 23 27 37 40 42 Beasley, J. P. A. 11 27 33 40 42 Bell Booth, M. R. 33 Bennett, M. W. 11 27 39 Bhikha, M. R. 11 33 Bilton, T. G. 11 27 29 Birch, M. D. 11 Bishop, D. C. 11 27 29 39 Bishop, J. S. 11 18 Black, A. P. 11 Blackman, I. R. 11 29 39 Blakiston, S. M. 11 27 39 Bogle, M. S. 11 27 33 Boswell, K. A. 11 27 33

G. A. Tait, A. Thomas, G. S. Thornton, G. C. Treadwell, A. Treial, P. W. Turner, A. Va'ai, D. P. Wallace, P. N. Wedde, N. W. Weir, G. H. Weiss, G. W. Whiteacre, K. N. Whitta, T. D. Yee, K. Young, T. L. Young, J. D. Zohrab, M. D. O'Connor.

UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE

Abernethy, C. R.; Barton, J. C.; Beasley, S. W.; Bell, I. F.; Benge, C. J.; Bishop, G. W.; Black, A. J.; Blick, G. R.; Boyce, T. K.; Brabant, J. K.; Bruce Smith, G.; Carman, A. F.; Carver, P. A.; Cassells, R. M.; Cassels, I. B.; Chiu, L.; Cole, D. J.; Collie, R. B.; Collins, S. A.; Cragg, I. C.; Cromie, N. A. S.; Cunliffe, A. L.; Deller, R. J.; Downes, T. W.; Easther, J. M.; Etherington, M. J.; Faulke, G.; Fogel, R. H.; Ford, G. S.; Furness, J. B.; Gandar, J. S.; Gordon, A. R.; Grainger, I. M.; Grant, J.; Gray, C. J. D.; Guerin, D. B.; Guerin, M. J.; Harland, J. P.; Hartrick, A. D. Hayman, A. J.; Heeps, R. C.; Hendry, R. E.; Holowczak, A. A.; Hughes, R. W.; Hunter, R. P.; Jeffery, P. D.; Jenkins, C. R.; Kelly, D. W.; Kennedy, P. W.; King, A. S.; King, P.; Kirkham, B. W.; Kotsapa, A. M.; Lambert, S. C.; Lau, M. L.; Lewis, C. V.; Loh, C. C. A.; Lomas, D. J.; Matheson, J. E.; McDonald, E. R.; McDougall, C. R.; McGrath, T. F.; McKenzie, M. D.; McLernon, J. T.; Merrington, A. M.; Meyers, M. F.; Mitchell, P. J.; Morris, A. J.; Morriss, A. D.; Mowat, D. S.; Murray, P. D.; Naylor, B.; Nicolson, C. L.; Nippert, R. G.; Northover, S. A.; Osvath, P.; Palliser, C. C.; Pattemore, S. W.; Pears, A. J.; Penberthy, K. B.; Podstolski, M. G.; Ramsay, C. I.; Randal, P. A.; Renfrew, R. W.; Renouf, R. F.; Robertson, W. F.; Rose, M. L. W.; Sage, C. J.; Seelye, J. F.; Skipper, S. C.; Skurr, J. P.; Smith, G. S. ; Smith, P. H.; Speedy, A. C.; Stanley, P. G.; Tasker,, J. C.; Taylor, M. L. P.; Tonks, K. J.; Turner, M. W.; Vause, G. H. J.; Vucetich, D. G.; Watson, M. T. W.; Whyte, B. R.; Wiley, C. D.; Wilson, G. A.; Wood, M. C.; Yee, K.; Yee, V. R.; Yee, W. W.; Young, D. A.

SCHOOL CERTIFICATE

Braddock, D. G. 11 18 33 Brebner, K. E. 33 Briggs, R. M. 11 27 29 39 Brilleman, E. A. 11 23 27 37 40 42 Brooking, A. E. 11 29 39 Brooks, P. H. 11 Brown, A. J. 11 42 Brown, G. L. 11 Brown, P. H. 27 29 39 Burt, S. 11 Burton, D. G. 11 29 39 Butcher, D. 0. 11 33 39 Button, M. R. 11 23 27 37 40 42 Capp, A. R. 11 Caradus, G. M. 22 39 Carlyle, J. L. 14 Carter, G. 11 18 Chan, M. 18 Chanwai, D. S. 11 23 27 39 Chin, J. 11 23 Ching, J. H. 11 18 Christmas, W. A. 11 16 23 27 33 Churchill, A. D. 11 19 Clare, L. V. 11 18 29 Clarke, W. R. 11 27 29 Cole, D. M. 42 Cox, P. B. 11 23 27 Cox, S. M. 11 27 29

Cripps, A. E. 11 18 29 Croskery, I. J. 27 29 Culliford, D. I. 1127 Culliford, N. A. 11 27 Cummins, P. J. 11 Cunningham, L. G. 39 Dasent, P. 11 23 27 37 40 42 Datson, T. J. 11 23 27 37 40 42 Davidson, K. M. 11 27 Davison, M. E. 11 27 Dean, J. 0. 11 23 27 Deller, A. G. 11 27 39 Dennis, J. S. 11 Derridge, M. R. 11 33 Deterte, R. A. 11 27 33 40 Dewes, W. K. 11 27 33 40 42 Dickenson, M. L. 11 27 29 39 Discombe, B. J. 18 27 Discombe, R. J. 27 33 Douglas, M. 11 27 33 39 Duggan, M. R. 27 Dunn, A. G. 18 Dykes, C. 11 23 27 37 40 42 Dysart, C. E. 11 Eastwood, P. E. 11 27 29 39 England, R. J. 27 29 Estall, E. M. F. 29 Eton, N. E. 14 18 39

Evans, D. J. 0. 11 39 Evison, D. C. 11 23 27 37 40 42 Fackney, M. S. 27 33 39 Faulke, J. 14 29 Fawthorpe, C. R. 11 18 33 Feehan, W. R. 39 Ferguson, G. C. 11 18 33 Fitchett, A. C. 27 33 39 Fitzgerald, P. N. 11 27 33 39 Fleming, C. R. 11 33 Fletcher, T. G. 11 27 33 40 42 Forrester, J. I. 11 29 39 Foskett, B. H. 11 27 29 39 Fredricson, N. L. 11 23 27 40 42 Galbraith, D. J. 11 18 29 Galler, D. L. 11 27 33 Gandar, D .R. 11 23 27 40 42 Gee, M. L. 11 18 George, S. C. 29 Gerard, R. D. 11 33 Goldsmith, L. 11 27 29 Grant, A. E. 11 27 37 Greenough, F. A. 11 27 Groom, J. S. 11 14 Gunn A. G. 11 33 Hamlin, C. R. 11 14 27 Hansen, G. H. 27 29 39 Harding, B. M. 11 39 Harris, D. F. 18 Hadley, K. R. 11 23 29 39 Hayman, M. K. 11 23 27 37 40 42 Hayman, P. D. 11 27 29 39 Head, G. A. 33 Heir, B. W. 18 27 Henderson, T. M. 27 29 Henry, V. P. 11 Hildreth, D. E. 23 Holdaway, B. W. 11 Holdaway, M. C. 11 27 29 Holowczak, M. J. 11 14 39 Howe, P. B. 29 Howman, P. B. 11 23 27 33 40 Hughes, J. M. 11 33 Hughson, G. M. 11 23 27 33 40 42 Hutchings, R. K. 11 27 29 39 Hutton, J. F. 11 33 Jamieson, S. M. 11 27 33 39 Jenkins, J. H. 11 Johns, K. R. 14 Jones, P. R. 23 Jordan, P. S. 11 Kerr, P. J. 18 Kiddle, B. L. 11 27 29 King, S. P. 11 23 27 Kingston, C. N. 11 29 Kippenberger, P. R. 11 27 29 Koroniadis, A. 11 27 39 Krenek, D. J. 11 27 Laird, I. S. 11 23 Lamb, T. S. 11 Lambert. I. M. J. 11 23 27 Lankshear, G. B. 19 27 29 Lauchlan, M. W. 11 27 40 Lazarevic, M. 11 27 33 39 Lee, M. V. 11 27 33 Leverton, S. A. 11 23 27 40 42 Lindsay, B. E. 11 27 29 39 Lynch, G. S. 11 23 33 40 Macaskill, J. 11 27 33 4042 Mack, L. A. J. 11 27 33 MacLeod, I. S. 27

Malishkin, B. 11 23 27 Martin, A. E. K. 29 33 Matheson, J. E. 14 40 McAllister, R. J. 11 27 33 40 McArtney, B. R. 11 McConnell, G. A 11 15 29 39 McDougall, K. J. 11 27 40 McGregor, A. T. 11 27 33 40 42 McGregor, P. G. 11 15 McLean, D. M. 11 McLean, P. A. 18 29 39 McLennan, C. D. 11 27 33 40 McLead, D. J. 11 23 27 McPherson, C. K. 11 18 27 McRae, D. J. 11 39 Meek, A. D. 11 33 Meyer, W. A. 18 27 29 39 Millane, R. P. 11 27 29 39 Millar, T. J. 11 33 Mitcalfe, M. H. P. 11 27 29 Mitchell, A. J. 29 Molineux, G. M. 39 Morgan, R. J. 18 Morris, A. J. 14 39 Morris, B. M. 11 39 Mossman, I. J. 29 Muir, D. F. M. 11 14 19 Muller, J. D. 11 27 33 39 Munro, D. S. 11 27 33 39 Munro, N. D. 11 23 27 37 40 42 Mushet, W. S. 11 18 33 Nauta, P. R. 11 23 27 33 40 42 Naziris, T. 33 39 Oaks, N. J. 11 Odell, M. H. 11 23 27 33 40 42 Oldfield, C. P. R. 11 27 O'Regan, P. J. 33 Osten, G. N. 39 Owen, G. 27 Painter, M. J. 11 27 33 Papageorge, A. 27 Parry, D. J. 11 29 Paterson, G. R. 11 27 29 39 Philip, D. J. A. 27 Pickering, I. P. 27 33 39 Parker, R. R. G. 11 27 33 Powell, I. D. 39 Pryde, R. D. 19 29 Rainbird, L. P. 33 Ramage, C. 11 27 29 39 Ransley, P. E. 11 27 29 Renfrew, R. W. 11 42 Ridwan, M. M. 11 18 27 29 39 Rigarlsford, K. O. 39 Robertson, D. S. 27 33 40 Robinson, P. H. 11 27 33 39 Ross Taylor, A. 11 23 27 11 English 12 Animal Husbandry 13 Applied Mechanics 14 Biology 15 Bookkeeping 16 Chemistry 17 Clothing 18 Com Practice 19 Drawing and Design 20 Electricity 21 Embroidery 22 Engineering S'work

Rouse, L. G. 11 27 33 Rout, J. R. 14 Saker, T. M. 11 27 33 Salisbury, J. T. L. 11 33 Scott, P. L. 11 18 27 39 Seddon, S. J. 27 29 39 Shah, A. H. 27 39 Shah, B. H. 18 27 29 39 Sharp, D. P. 11 23 27 Sharpe, D. C. 11 Shirer, W. A. 11 27 29 Singh, V. 27 33 Slack, T. J. 11 23 27 37 40 42 Smith, B. S. 11 27 39 Smith, E. B. 18 Smith, G. W. 11 Standidge, R. L. 19 Stevens, M. 18 33 Stewart, D. J. 11 27 33 40 Stone, T. S. 11 23 27 33 Stradling, G. J. 11 23 27 37 40 42 Swan, T. 18 Talbot, I. K. 11 23 27 29 Taylor, C. J. 11 33 39 Taylor, N. A. C. 11 27 33 39 Temple, S. J. 11 23 33 Thompson, G. S. 11 27 33 Thompson, N. R. 11 23 27 40 Thompson, R. J. 27 Tie, B. 11 27 39 Tilbrook, D. R. 11 23 27 37 40 42 Tolo, D. 33 Trakadas, P. 11 27 29 Trevena Brown, T. 11 Tucker, J. C. P. 11 33 39 Tustin, B. A. 18 Vaai, V. 27 39 Vaughan, R. J. 27 39 Vercoe, R. A. 11 27 Vokaty, J. M. 18 27 Walker, C. R. 11 39 Wasiksiri, D. 39 Watson, R. M. 14 39 Watt, M. M. 11 Wells, R. A. 11 27 Wierenga, J. 11 23 27 40 42 Williams, E. C. 11 23 27 37 Williams, R. M. 27 39 Willis, J. C. 11 18 33 Wilson, B. R. 11 23 27 33 40 42 Wilson, K. J. 11 23 27 37 40 42 Wong, G. 11 23 27 29 39 Wong, N. 27 29 39 Wong, T. 33 Wright, P. T. 14 Yee, R. F. 11 23 27 37 40 42 Young, W. 23 33

CODE TO RESULTS

23 French 24 French Audio/Lingual 25 General Agriculture 26/27/28 General Science 29 Geography 30 German 31 German Audio/Lingual 32 Greek 33 History 34 Homecraft 35 Horticulture 36 Human Biology

37 Latin 28 Maori 39/40 Mathematics 41 Music 42/43 Physics 44 Russian 45 Science new syllabus 46 Shorthand Typing 47 Technical Drawing 48 Typewriting 49 Woodwork

PREFECTS’ NOTES With every right there is a responsibility. Just once I wish someone would fulfil his responsibility!

The Prefects of 1969 were, as a group, more varied than usual. Some were as responsible and worked as hard as any; however, some took too little interest in their job.

The role of a prefect is not an easy one. In a school such as ours, the prefects have to be able to stand outside the body of the school, and perform their duties impartially.

However, some were not willing to give themselves for what they regarded as trivial chores. This created friction within the group, which at times hindered its smooth functioning.

A few years ago the prefects were regarded in much more sombre tones. Today the third former does not live in fear of the prefects; yet some prefects expect him to.

They remember when they were third formers, and fail to realise that times have changed.

The prefects this year were very active in sport and drama. As a group they played the Queen Margaret and Marsden Prefects at basketball and hockey respectively.

They won both games, displaying little gallantry in doing so. In the third term they played the masters at volleyball and basketball, again winning both matches.

To the prefects of 1970 congratulations and good luck.

COLLEGE PREFECTS 1969 BACK ROW: B. I. Krause, R. A. Smyth, A. I. Stewart, W. M. Deterte, G. G. Lindsay, A. M. Crawford, B. de B. Brandon.

MIDDLE ROW: G. B. Little, M. W. Turner, J. D. Zohrab, G. S. Thornton, J. W. M. McLean, G. Osvath.

SEATED: G. A. M. Craigie, N. J. Livingstone, E. D. McPhee, A. D. Marshall (Head Prefect), G. M. Archer (Deputy Head Prefect), G. C. Moody, C. J. Baird.

Firth House 1969

The arrival of the new intake at the House is always looked upon by the old hands at the boarding game as amusing. This year was no exception; although the particularly large intake of third formers took the smile off some people's faces when it was realised that two dorms would be required to house them. Seniors looking forward to being accommodated in smaller dorms were somewhat disappointed.

An attempt to raise the status of the prefect's out of "the glorified bell-ringer" rut resulted in extra duties and privileges; the most obvious being casual clothing for 5th years on Saturday evening. Gone, it seems, are the days of illegal changing in places inaccessible to even Mr. Craig's telescopic vision.

Swimming sports were held early in the first term.

No outstanding performances resulted although skilful exhibitions by Wedde and Va'ai caused some amusement.

Exceptional freedom was obtained at the sports owing to the bashfulness of the masters. Perhaps the width's dog paddle is just too much.

March saw the House contribute to the school team in the Inter-Collegiate Athletics. An outstanding

performance by Osten in the 100 yards sprint resulted in a new record being set.

April the 1st was exceptionally quiet compared with last year's efforts. However credit must be given to the master who was able to subdue the energy of a considerably large force of over 50 rampaging "fools".

Perhaps the most noticeable force in Firth House this year has been the workmen. Arriving in the last week of the first term, we saw them make themselves at home while we others were accommodated in communal cells.

These workmen gave many a great insight to how the nation's labour force works. Many must have decided the rate of work compared with the rates of pay are particularly inviting. It wasn't until the end of the year we saw them depart after successfully disrupting House life for so long.

Winter sports again showed how much House boys give to the name of the school. Rugby is the accepted House sport and this year saw House boys make the backbone of the 1st XV as well as other teams in all grades. The most promising player Grant Smith made a brilliant display at Athletic Park for the Centurion Colts when he sidestepped, out-foxed and out ran a whole side, to receive a standing ovation from even the oldest of Park followers.

FIRTH HOUSE PREFECTS STANDING: P. J. Rae, T. L. Young, I. F. Bell, D. M. Laird, N. P. Wedde, G. S. Smith.

SEATED: R. A. Smyth (Deputy Head House Prefect), G. A. H. Craigie (Head House Prefect).

SEVENTH ROW: D. J. Blackmore, R. J. Moss, B G. Stone, C. A. Mortland, R. L. McKinley, J. A. Moses, K. R. Smith, M. T. J. Watson, S. M. Speedy, G. M. Trafford, M. C. Osten, R. P. Sage,

C. A. Picken, A. N. West, A. S. Cole, M. J. Story. S. R. Mexted.

SIXTH ROW: D. K. Brasted, M. J. Ward, R. J. Dalgleish, G. L. Fox, P. G. Francis, R. D. Benge, G. D. Pascoe, L. P. Evans, P. J. Gaskin, S. R. Christie, C. J. Challis, R. S. Earnshaw, S. W. Howe,

R. C. Gibson, R. J. Hayward, G. S. D. Perry, J. S. Palmer, R. K. Best, P. J. Hill, G. L. Richards.

FIFTH ROW: C. P. O. Evans, R. leremia, L. M. D. Birch, R. R. G. Porter, A. R. Capp, M. R. G. Shepherd, A. C. O. Swan, R. D. Pryde, H. C. Whiteman, G. C. Moran, Den Wasiksiri.

FOURTH ROW: V. Va'ai, D. J. O. Evans, P. B. Howe, W. S. Mushet, S. V. Smith, R. J. Deller, M. D. McKenzie, D. P. Sharp, J. D. Gailbraith, A. C. Speedy, A. E. Brooking, C. J. Sage, A. J. Morris,

R. M. Cassells, D. M. Cole, G. N. Osten, J. P. Skurr, P. J. Kerr, E. B. Smith.

THIRD ROW: J. Faulke, C. V. Lewis, J. E. Matheson, T K. Boyce, Y. Boongarat, A. I. Stewart, C. E. Dysart, P. H. Bell, G. B. Stevenson, J. D. Zohrab, M. J. Etherington, D. J. Ritchie, P. J. Mitchell,

A. L. Va'ai, W. P. Bridson, D. J. Lomas, P. G. McGregor, J. M. Easther, M. M. Watt.

SECOND ROW: Prefects: P. J. Rae, G. S. Smith, I. F. Bell, G. A. H. Craigie (Head), Mr. M. C. West, Mr. P. O'Brien, Mr. J. D. Craig (Housemaster), Mr. S. W. H. Hill (Headmaster), Mrs. A. M. Battersby (Matron), Mr. M. H. B. Gordon, Mr. B. L. Edmonds; Prefects: R. A. Smyth (Deputy Head), N. P. Wedde, D. M. Laird, T. L. Young.

FRONT ROW: C. R. Walker, P. M. Hobbs, R. H. Gifford, R. L. Grant, P. M. Brooking, J. H. Kerr, G. J. Smith, A. H. Rhodes, P. J. McKenzie, S. E. Ward, R. A. Youmans, C. D. Jenkins, L. H. Gray,

R. L. Fletcher, Dow Wasiksiri.

ABSENT: R. J. Van Zweeden.

FIRTH HOUSE 1969

Rugby was not the only sport in which the House dominated. The basketball A squad had four players, including the captain, J. D. Zohrab, and vice-captain to the credit of the House. The end of the second term saw the traditional House Dance take place under the control of ex House Head prefect E. Voyce, with music from Peter Caulter and the Stage Door Trio.

The third term got under way with keen interest being shown in Ranfurly Shield rugby. With such a wide representation of provinces; friendly rivalry and bickering were often the order of Saturday. The shield lost, thoughts turned towards the fast approaching exams. Any serious swot was put off with sunny days being enjoyed to the fullest.

With the new examination time-tables yet another of House traditions has been lost. This is the Leaver’s Dinner

which has been replaced by a lengthened meal during which an address will be given by the Headmaster. This year it preceded Accrediting Friday, which produced some extreme tension after Mr. Hill announced that this year, accrediting and lower 6th Form certificates were hard to come by.

The majority of seniors sitting one exam or another, tension is often released in gay activities often resulting in some discomfort. Two wiser prefects decided that the dorms weren’t safe and slept on the floor in their cells. Others found their beds apple-pied, full of stones, pillowless and so on.

With the end of year close at hand the prefects for ‘69 wish their successors the best for next year; it’s not as easy as it looks.

Staff Notes 1969

he took classes to relieve pressure on the staff.

Others who helped us, even if only for a short time, were Mrs. Pointon, Messrs. D. Haliday, C. Knox and G. Wraith.

Mr. G. Christeller has taken part time work in the Languages Department throughout the year. Mr. A. N. B. McAloon has also been with us all the year as a part time teacher for the French Department. Once again we acknowledge his valued services and assure him that we are always delighted to see him.

Mr. L. Sutton's sudden illness saddened us all. Just before afternoon classes on 26th July he suffered a severe stroke and was rushed to hospital, where he still remains.

He is making progress and is always delighted to see colleagues and pupils at his bedside. Even when he was critically ill he concerned himself with the welfare of his pupils, and relieving teachers had to be briefed by him before he felt contented. We were most fortunate at this stage to obtain the services of Miss Margaret Mitchell, a senior teacher of some note, to take over Mr. Sutton's classes. We are greatly indebted to her for carrying on so whole-heartedly with Mr. Sutton's programme. We now feel confident that Mr. Sutton's pupil's have not suffered through his absence.

It has been a hard year for most of the staff, for all have been affected by the staffing shortage. Nevertheless it has not been an unhappy year. The staff Wine and Cheese Evening was a tremendous success and augurs well for future staff entertainment.

We have received several letters from Mr. H. M. Donnellan, who is always eager for news about the College.

Mr. Halliday, and Mr. Holt, both heads of departments, retire at the end of February, but like Mr. Paetz they will continue on the staff.

Three new permanent staff members joined us in February. We welcomed Mr. P. Verhoeven, from Ngati Toa, to the English Department; Mr. P. R. Hickey, who had been on the staff of St. Patrick's College (Cambridge Terrace), to the English Department; and Mr. I. MacGillivray, from Scotland via Wainuiomata, as Head of the Chemistry Department. Mr. Z. R. Apathy, an Old Boy, joined the Maths Department as a long term reliever. Other new members welcomed to the staff included Mr. D. Collie, Mr. A. Burnett, Mr. A. Dentice and Mr. B. Sandle.

A few months later we were pleased to have join us Mr. R. Llewellyn, from Wales via Wainuiomata, as Head of the Physics Department.

Miss Susan Notley joined us in February as a long term reliever. Her presence had a certain quietening effect on other occupants of the staffroom. We are very sorry indeed that she moves out of Wellington next year.

During the year we had a very large number of "comings and goings". We were all sorry to see Mr. S. Lowe leave us to go into the commercial world where no doubt it is much quieter - at least computers haven't learnt to answer back yet. Mr. K. Bliss went on promotion to Head of Science at Pukekohe High School. Mr. Tingey took up an appointment at Scots College. Mr. N. Swain retired and left for a holiday in England. He was replaced in the Craft Department by Mr. Braines.

We were all very pleased to welcome back Mr. E.Barrington from overseas in August. His cheery manner and enthusiasm were a welcome addition to the staffroom.

Mr. Wallis was a relieving Biology master for the first part of the year, but then left to take up a position in Canada. Mr. L. Pope, Mr. L. Green, Major McLean and Mr. Marsden filled the gaps in Mathematics and Physics.

Mrs. Flood was with us from the beginning of the year until she was replaced by Mr. E. Griffiths. Mr. Wills had been a great stalwart over the years, and again this year

Mr. K. V. Bliss, a member of the Staff for some years, who has taken up a position of Head of Science at Pukekohe High School.

MR. J. D. CRAIG The announcement in December of 1969 of the appointment of Mr. J. D. Craig as Deputy Principal of Onslow College has left yet another gap in our ranks. Mr. Craig began his association with the College as a pupil in 1941, and in his last year was Head Prefect. Although Mr. Craig taught at the College in 1957, his permanent appointment began in 1962, when he filled the position of Senior Geography Master, and Housemaster of Firth House. During his seven successful years at Firth House considerable improvements have been made culminating in the upgrading of the buildings in 1969. Although firm in his leadership, Mr. Craig always displayed a sense of humour, and a sympathy towards the problems of his

Mr. N. Swain who retired this year and left for a holiday in Europe and England.

charges. Much of the healthy corporate spirit which exists in Firth House is due to his inspiration. We wish Mr. Craig well in his new post.

At the end of 1969 we will regretfully say farewell to Mr. V. Snater. Mr. Snater has been with us since 1963, and while we are sorry to lose him will must congratulate him on his promotion. Mr. P. Walls also departs, having chosen the camaraderie of Central Southland as the ideal atmosphere for his country service. Mr. Walls has had an influence on the College during his period here. His loss as a teacher will be felt, as will the gap he leaves in sporting and other extra-curricular activities.

Mr. R. Booth goes to Te Aroha College, also to do country service. Mr. Booth has contributed many hours to College activities. His efforts in basketball will perhaps be fully appreciated only after he has gone.

Mr. Apathy is leaving, his future plans not finalised. Mr. Flint-Hartle, doubtless magnetised by the Auckland climate, moves on to Massey High School. Mr. P. R. Hickey will be on leave overseas in 1970 teaching in Italy and England and he plans to look at colleges in Europe and the United States. We will look forward to his return in 1971.

Mr. P. O'Brien also has plans to go overseas.

All in all, the staff, like the boys, are looking forward to the long summer holidays to heal the wounds and gather forces for yet another year. 1970 will see many new faces in the staffroom.

L.F.G.

MR. A. N. B. McALOON Unfortunately a section was omitted last year from our farewell appreciation of Mr. McAloon and his work here.

Some of his former pupils have asked that the events be recorded as they were the background to much of the special quality of Mr. McAloon's work.

After his original graduation with the honours in French and Latin that we referred to last year, Mr. McAloon did advanced work in English and German and took a further M.A. degree in German.

On three occasions during his term on the staff,

Mr. McAloon spent extended periods in Europe and America. He took Diplomas at both French and German Universities. He taught in France at the Lycee Descartes, and in England at Wyggeston School, a distinguished grammar school of Elizabethan foundation. In 1951 he was invited to spend a year in a visiting post on the staff of an American University, but declined the offer because of the special circumstances obtaining at Wellington College at the time.

1969 Events...

On Tuesday, 4th March, the school year commenced.

The Memorial Hall had previously been demolished and so assembly was held in the Social Hall.

Twenty prefects were announced on the 3rd March with the coveted position of head prefect going to Alan Marshall and deputy head to Graham Archer.

Wednesday the 5th March was a fine day for the swimming sports and the school was given the afternoon off. The good weather held out for the athletic sports which continued from Tuesday 18th to Wednesday 19th March.

Tuesday the 25th March was an important day for all aspiring rugby players as it marked the beginning of the season. The fifth and sixth formers were weighed in.

On Saturday, 29th March, the Intercollegiate Athletic Sports for the McEvedy Shield were held at the Basin Reserve. The school team did well, coming 3rd overall.

Wednesday, 2nd April, a party from 6S2 attended Downstage to see Henrik Ibsen's "Ghosts”. Stewart, Little, Krause, O'Connor, Etherington and Whitta resolved that the intimate theatre brought drama to life.

The Wellington Girls' College Junior Dance was held on Wednesday the 16th April. It was attended by quite a few third and fourth formers from Wellington College.

On Thursday, the 23th April, an Anzac Service was held in the Social Hall. The guest speaker was Lt.-Col. H. Donald, D.S.O., M.C. (M.P. for Waira-rapa). The service was in the afternoon and attended by the senior school only.

"Town and Around" visited the school on Tuesday, the 29th April, to film some of the Drama Club's production "Chips With Everything”. This television programme was directed by Dick Campion who had produced some plays for the Drama Club previously. Wednesday, the 30th April was the opening night of what was to be a most successful season of "Chips With Everything”.

On the 5th May, Mr. George Webby, a producer from "Downstage”, came to speak to the 6th form discussion groups about the pros and cons of "Chips With Everything”.

Summer sports prize-giving was held on Wednesday, 7th May at Senior Assembly. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Millard presented the prizes.

On Thursday, the 8th May, the school achieved a resounding victory over the Masters in the Staff versus the Boys soccer match.

The first term ended on Friday, the 9th April and on the 10th the First XV drew with Varsity 12-11. On Saturday the 17th, they beat Athletic 24-6 and on Saturday the 24th they achieved another victory, this time over Hutt Valley (Marist) 35-6.

On Tuesday, the 27th May the school returned for the beginning of the second term.

On Monday the 2nd June the First XV beat Rongotai 11-6.

Senior Dancing Classes were started in the Social Hall on the 6th of June. The girls came from Wellington Girls.

On Saturday, the 14th June, the First XV lost to Onslow 14-9.

The mid-year examinations began on Monday, the 16th June, and terminated on Thursday, the 19th June.

On Wednesday, the 25th June, the First XV lost to St. Pat's (Town) 14-8.

The covered way between the two main wings of the school was started on the 26th June. Throughout the year it has proved to be a great asset on rainy days.

On Saturday, the 28th June, the First XV played Petone Under 19 and drew 13-13. Also on the 28th the First XI Soccer played New Plymouth Boys' High and drew 3-3.

July proved to be an interesting month. 1B rugby played the masters. Careful refereeing gave the Masters a narrow 12-10 win. On the 5th the First XV beat St. Pat's Old Boys' 17-5. The Hockey had a successful month when the 2nd XI beat Wellington East Girls 1-0 and the 1st XI travelled to Waira-rapa to defeat Kuranui College 3-1.

The highlight of the rugby season was the First XV's match with Auckland Grammar played at Auckland. The College lost 12-6 but this score did not show the actual closeness of the game. They redeemed themselves however, by beating St. Pat's Silverstream on July 23rd by 16-8.

From the 30th July until the 5th August inclusive, the third formers were kept busy with examinations. Two old faces returned to the staff: Mr. Barrington and Mrs. L. Pointon who replaced Mr. L. J. Sutton.

Saturday the 9th August marked the Firth House Dance which was followed by the annual cross-country on the 19th. The weather held and an enjoyable afternoon was had by both Masters and boys.

A three-week break from 22nd August to 16th September passed all too quickly and boys returned to school with the intention of doing the years work in one term.

Don't over do it exam students or you might contact academic prostration.

BIOLOGY FIELD TRIP

What is 6AL doing here?

The inauguration of a new uniform for fifth year boys came into operation on 1st October but it was slow to catch on.

The Intercollegiate Cross-Country was held at Karori Park on Saturday, 4th October. The fine weather was too much for the seniors but the colts, juniors and intermediates were placed third.

Three tense days (28th-3Oth October) when the inspectors visited school.

November was a very full month. The win-a-car competition was drawn and won by someone in Levin.

Mrs. Marshall presented the sports prizes and trophies on 4th November.

Thanks to Mr. P. R. Hickey the junior drama production "Emil and the Detectives" was a huge success and ran for three days.

The 14th November relieved some 6th formers and gave others the incentive to begin working. Forty-three percent were accredited, the lowest percentage for some years.

THE SCHOOL DANCE The Dance this year was held on the twenty- eighth of June in the Social Hall. Approximately two hundred attended and danced to the “Regency Set”. This year we did not have a theme; it only serves as a topic of conversation for those who can think of nothing else to talk about. This saved us a considerable amount of money and consequently the dance ran at a profit in the “Operation Twenty-One” march.

Ken Tonks and his partner won the Monte Carlo with a magnificent piggy-back sprint down the hall, and Graeme Moody, with Jude, won the dancing competition because Tim Trevena-Brown wanted to and nobody else wanted him to.

Derek Tyler was a very capable M.C., and the College Mothers provided an excellent supper which we thank them for.

After several weeks of preparation the upper sixth class under the guidance of Mr. Barrington set off on an ecology field study to Mt. Holdsworth, in the Tararua ranges.

The main purpose of the trip was to study the forest vegetation in the area, and to help get a full coverage of the area, the class was divided into three groups: Group 1: J. Batt (Leader), G. Baird, N. Cromie, R. Fogel, M. Jackman.

Group 2: J. Harland (Leader), R. Hughes, P. Murray, A. Thomas, P. Wedde.

Group 3: I. Saville (Leader), B. Krause, S. Papageorge, G. Tait, N. Weir.

Promptly at 4.00 p.m. on Thursday, 9th October, we all assembled at the bottom of the College drive, complete with packs, primus’s, parkas and boots - in short, all the gear for a weekend in the wilds. Keeping in strict convoy with Fogel and Mr. Barrington at the head, we arrived at Featherston, where we stopped for a meal of fish and chips, and then moved on to Holdsworth.

The hut was extremely comfortable, complete with sink, large fireplace and ample sleeping room. It wasn’t long before there was a pontoon school in progress and we were kept constantly amused by the rather dubious songs that were being sung by the manly and husky voices of the more musical members of our group - although “Jack” seemed to be continually striking dud notes.

Friday morning arrived all too quickly and above the roar of the primus’s was heard the sound of sizzling eggs and sausages, which, coupled with the aroma of coffee, provided an incentive for the lazy ones to get out of bed.

We must have looked a motley crew - what with “Sav” in his World War I parka-type coat that reached down to his ankles and “Foge” looking like some kind of strange bushman with his mini bush-singlet and formidable knife strapped around his waist.

After a quick briefing from Mr. Barrington on the day’s work we set off up the track and were soon in our allotted areas feverishly collecting specimens, noting locations, taking soil samples, and plotting a line transect in a uniform section of the bush. This was to give us a good representation of the type of vegetation in the particular area. It was during this stage that the only accident of the trip occurred. “Weds”, all in the course of science, was attempting to detach a fungis from a tree with his knife when it slipped and detached part of his finger instead.

During the morning it started to snow and soon there was to be seen hairy goose-pimpled legs stomping through the bush trying to get warm. Cromie’s legs in particular turned several shades of blue, but with the arrival of lunchtime and a roaring fire at Group 1’s base camp, we soon thawed out. We then trudged back to the hut where we tabulated our line transect and identified our finds.

Later on in the afternoon some of the more adventurous of us went for a hike up to the look¬out during a fall of snow. Fogel led the way at first, but was soon left puffing behind by Geoff Baird, John Batt, Pete Murray, Sav and Jack, who reckoned they had established a new record for the climb. While these budding young mountaineers were plodding away the rest of us engaged in the more

whilst Saville, Tait and several others went off on a goat hunting expedition. The latter didn’t exactly return empty handed for they returned with a wild sheep and its newly born lamb. “Sav” quickly took charge of them and took exception to talk of knocking them off for dinner. The two animals are still in his tender care living on his back lawn somewhere in Wellington.

That night the conflict between Foge and Jack came to a head and there was talk of a lynching, although Jack never did get to swing. Andy Thomas and Pete Wedde toppled Mr. Barrington and Nige Weir to become the “500” champions of the trip.

About midday on Sunday we set off back to Wellington after a most enjoyable and profitable weekend. Our thanks must go to Mr. Barrington for organising the trip and it is hoped that a similar outing will take place next year.

N.P.W. “Let us now praise famous men.”

“Upper 6th Ecologists”.

serene business of a snow fight in which Mr. Barrington figured rather prominently.

We soon lost our enthusiasm for this however, when the snow began to make itself felt so we all tramped back to the hut to prepare dinner. We invited Paddy, the old warden over for a cup of coffee after dinner and settled down to listen to some of his yarns about “Cecil” the mountain ghost. He was a friendly old fellow and kept us amused for quite a while.

A “500” competition got into progress and that night Nige Weir with Mr. Barrington, disposed of all their opponents, while Wedde and Thomas disposed of the socalled reigning champs Harland and Hughes. The musical element was not missing that night either. Brett Krause on the guitar, John Batt on the ukelele, and Mr. Barrington on make-shift bongos got together along with the occasional outbursts on the harmonica from Cromie.

Promptly at 12 o’clock we all hit the sack attempting to get some sleep, which was not immediately forthcoming.

At irregular intervals throughout the night we were awakened either by Fogel’s or Jackman’s snoring or by raucous outbursts of laughter from Batt and Baird who had some kind of strange joke between them. Many sleepy heads emerged on Saturday morning, especially Hughes, who looked as though he had some kind of hard night. A good breakfast and a deep breath of fresh air then saw us on our way for the day’s activities.

This morning we determined the relative density of the species in the bush and plotted a belt transect. As a sideline “Pappa” caught several unusual caterpillarlike animals which we were informed belonged to a fairly rare group (Phylum Onchyophora). Pete Murray also demonstrated his zoological prowess by catching a number of “crawlies “.

With the recording of the data finished fairly early, Cromie, Baird and Batt set off for Mountain House,

THE ANZAC MEMORIAL ASSEMBLY

The usual remembrance was observed this year in the Social Hall and despite the loss of atmosphere associated with the Memorial Hall, the meaning of the service was preserved.

Lt.-Col. H. V. Donald, D.S.O., M.C., spoke of the meaning of Anzac Day, April 25th, 1915. On that day the New Zealanders came to the assistance of the allies and heavy losses resulted. Wellington College contributed many brave old boys who were commemorated during the service.

The hymns this year were: “He Who Would Valiant Be”, “Thy Hand 0 God Has Guided” and the school sang “I Vow To Thee My Country”.

The Bible Reading which followed was read by Alan Marshall. The reading was taken from Ecclesiastes, chapter 44. verses 1-14, and praised famous men. The Headmaster took the school for a prayer and the service was conducted by the playing of the Last Post, the Reveille and the singing of the National Anthem.

G.S.

TOP AWARD TO YOUNG SCOUT

Brent McDonald from the Wadestown Scout Troop is, at 14 years of age, the youngest in his district and the first from his troop to win the chief scout’s award, the highest award a scout can obtain.

Brent led the winning patrol in last year’s Hill District “Operation Enterprise”, a glorified scavenger hunt designed to encourage imagination and initiative among the 41 patrols in the district from Wadestown to Johnsonville.

To win this, the top award in the “new look” Scouting introduced last year, a Scout must study leadership training, work with an outside organisation, show an acceptance of responsibility in church, home and school, maintain an interest in conservation project, and gain service and pursuit badges.

Ski Test Perhaps his most outstanding feat in winning the award was his passing the New Zealand Ski Association’s T3 test, for which he was also awarded a venturer badge.

A keen member of the Junior Red Cross, Brent helped in the money-raising schemes for the new Sir Edmund Hillary Hospital and gained his ambulance badge.

He also studied the Mount Bruce bird sanctuary, climbed a peak in the Tararua Range, lived for 24 hours on dehydrated rations while tramping in the Orongorongo Valley, and worked with mechanics on motor car maintenance.

He is a member of the school’s pipe band and junior water polo team, and is interested in speech and drama.

Stephen Collins of Lower 6th has had a successful year as a pianist. He won the “Evening Post” Scholarship, the Australian Performing Rights Association Award and the Twentieth Century Composer Award playing Debussey’s “Pagodas” and “Reflections in the Water”.

He won the Senior Piano Championships and Scholarship at the Lower Hutt Competitions. During the Wellington Festival he played Bartok’s “Allegro Barbaro”, Chopin’s “Study in E Major” and Lilburn’s “Piano Sanatina No. 2”.

MUSIC NOTES

1969 has marked the beginnings of new instrumental life in the school. The violins, freed from dust, borer and dilapidation have now been put to use. French horns and clarinets have also survived resurrection. There are now 9 violinists, 2 double bass players and 7 clarinettists learning from part time teachers - not a large number but certainly an increased number. When these players are added to others learning privately, we have a group of about 35 boys learning orchestral instruments as a permanent venture, not just a passing fad.

The most proficient string players have formed a small orchestra. They have a lively, precise style of playing which is often lacking in school groups.

The success of two chamber music groups in the School Chamber Music Contest further emphasizes the high standard. The Corelli Trio (Lucien Rizos, violin; Dean Major, violin; Stephen Collins, piano) and the Boyce Trio (John Lane, violin; David Lane, violin; Peter Dasent, piano) won both nights of the Wellington regional finals.

The Corelli Trio went into the national final but was not placed. Two other players: Mark Robinson (flute) and John Tucker (cello), performed in a third group.

In October Lucien Rizos, Dean Major, Stephen Collins and David Guerin gave a lunch hour recital in the Dunhill Cultural Foundation at the N.Z. Display Centre.

In September a group of players gave a successful lunch hour concert to a small audience in the Social Hall.

The school possesses an outstanding pianist in Stephen Collins who has already achieved some local fame with his fine technique and musical in-sight. His repertoire includes music from Bach’s time through Beethoven and Chopin to Debussey and Bartok in the twentieth century.

In the Hutt Valley Competitions he won the Senior Piano Scholarship and the award for the most outstanding competitor, and in the Wellington Competition he was awarded the “Evening Post” Scholarship, the Australasian Performing Rights Association Scholar¬ship and the Senior Piano Championship.

The instrumental successes are not matched in the vocal field. With the Memorial Hall site deserted, the school is divided into a junior and senior assembly each day in the

Social Hall. The consequent decline in numbers and the unrewarding acoustics of the Hall often resulted in the morning hymn’s being performed as a piano concerto.

Bruce Little as School Pianist provided an efficient and excellent service. A singing voice is something every boy seems determined to avoid - en masse in any case. A solo voice with guitar is, however, a different story. One often finds the most unlikely people strumming a few chords and bellowing forth, sometimes very proficiently.

Wellington College has a music room again. Suspicious (or amused) glances have been cast towards room 28 during the day at the sounds coming out - anything ranging from the latest pop number to the sound of a class in mid performance: tympani, cymbal, pencil cases, vocal noises, or, during lunch hour, a solo violin or wailing cello accompanying a game of cards and sandwiches.

Let’s hope music is here to stay this time.

ANNUAL SKI TRIP

The Scene: Wellington’s Pigeon Park at 3 p.m. on a blustery Sunday afternoon.

The Action: Thirty College boys dressed to the hilt in parkas, and woollen jerseys, lumbering huge packs which were supposedly full of spare clothes.

The Happening: The Wellington College annual ski trip.

After surveying the snow condition at Pigeon Park we decided that perhaps it would be advisable to try the slopes on Mt. Ruapehu. This decision made, we all clambered aboard a Unity Tours bus and headed off.

The trip took us eleven hours but with two guitars and various casinos set up along the bus aisle the time passed

fairly quickly. The only thing that held us up was the frequent stops made by the driver, where “he gave it to us straight” and assured us that “he wasn’t kidding” when he said that there was no market for converted buses.

On Monday morning we all left our hut early and spent most of the day on our backsides in Happy Valley which has a magnificent slope of about one in six.

On Tuesday we returned once more to Happy Valley but a few of the more experienced skiers ventured up the chair lifts to the “nut-cracker” and the various “pomma” runs. The weather had been deteriorating all the time and the rain was washing away what little snow there was.

On Wednesday and Thursday there was no skiing at all, so we went to Tokaanu for a swim in the hot pools. Also on the Thursday we went to Turangi where Mr. Snater arranged for us to look over the display rooms of the Tongariro Power Project.

Friday came and it was time for us to return home with our delightfully friendly bus driver and his charming companion.

Even though we only had two days skiing we all thoroughly enjoyed the trip. For those who will be returning to school next year the ski trip is a venture well worth while.

R.H.S.

“TOP TEAM” INTERNATIONAL QUIZ

In 1969 two of our pupils, David Barton and Leslie Galler, both from 6A, took part in an international radio quiz for teenagers, representing Wellington, New Zealand.

Together with a 14 year-old from Marsden, Rosalind Salas, they competed against similar teams from the United Kingdom, Australia and Canada.

“TOP TEAM” INTERNATIONAL QUIZ LEFT TO RIGHT: Lyell Boyes (Compere), Rosalind Salas, Leslie Galler and David Barton.

The series was made up of twelve matches and then a grand final. Combining a mixture of team spirit and individual brilliance, the New Zealand team swept into the Final, despite two narrow upsets from the U.K. and Australia, both of whom also reached the Final. In a tense, exciting and even game, the New Zealand team was most unlucky to lose to Australia by two points.

The series was pre-recorded at Broadcasting House, where compère Lyell Boyes and producer Graham Ross held the sessions. Then the recordings were played at weekly intervals over the National Programme and Commercial Network. All three competitors had had previous quiz experience, Rosalind having appeared on the television programme “Top Mark”, while Leslie and David had starred in a previous series of “Top Team” two years before.

D.S.B.

SKI TRIP, AUGUST 1969

On Thursday, the 7th August, the ski party met at Dixon Street at 1.30 p.m. After a long trip by coach we arrived at National Park township at 11.00 p.m. and picked up our skis from the Depot. Unity Tours had supplied us with a different staff this year. The Master in Charge of the boys was Mr. Snater, our manager was Denis Barton, and our bus driver and cook was Jack Graham.

On Monday the 8th, after an early arrival at the mountains, we went to Aorangi Slope for our first day.

On Tuesday the 9th the more adventurous ones took the big journey up the mountain to the various slopes. Others stayed on the beginners slopes in the morning to join the rest after lunch.

On the morning of Wednesday the 10th we took our chances after a bad snow report and went skiing. We soon found that the snow was not suitable for skiing and so we spent the morning in the Bruce Cafeteria sheltering from the howling sleet outside. We returned to the lodge that afternoon.

On Thursday the 11th there was not much snow on the mountain so we decided to take the trip to Turangi seeing all the sights of the Tongariro Power Project along the way. After lunching at Turangi we saw a series of slides and displays at the Turangi Information Centre. We then returned to the hot pools for a swim before heading back to the lodge.

On Friday the 12th after tidying up the lodge and packing up the coach, we said our farewell and made the slow trip back to Wellington.

R.B.

TROPHY PRESENTATIONS Speech Competition:

Prepared Speech, Junior - Carwell-Cooke

Memorial Cup: A. G. HAGEN.

Prepared Speech, Senior - Seddon Memorial

Cup: G. D. EVANS. Fives:

Junior Singles Championship - Thomas Cup:

R. BOLT.

Junior Doubles Championship - Deterte

Trophy: R. SPRING, A. FURNISS.

Senior Singles Championship - Mitchell Cup:

W. DETERTE.

Senior Doubles Championship: W. DETERTE,

R. DETERTE. Fencing:

Junior Foil - Gapes Cup: P. OSVATH.

Senior Foil - Howe Cup: C. I. LOH. Cross Country Championships:

Colts: R. M. PATERSON.

Junior - Taylor Cup: R. M. BAKER.

Intermediate - Scottish Harriers Cup:

G. C. MORAN.

Senior - Surridge Cup: C. D. WILEY. Form Winners:

Colts: 3C2.

Junior: 4CA.

Intermediate: 5GB.

Senior: 6B1.

Tennis: Wellington Secondary Schools' Association Annual Tournament:

Junior Boys' Singles: M. PARUN.

Senior Boys' Doubles: S. TEMPLE and

P. HOWMAN. Badminton:

Junior Singles Championship: W. B. VANEY.

Junior Doubles Championship: W. B. VANEY

and M. H. PICKERING.

Senior Singles Championship: K. J. TONKS.

Senior Singles Championship: K. J. TONKS and

A. HOLOWCZAK. Sports:

Soccer - Preston Cup: Captain 1st XI,

I. S. WATSON.

Hockey - Gunn Cup: Captain 1st XI,

T. J. TREVENA-BROWN.

Cricket - Tanner Memorial Cup: Captain 1st XI,

G. C. MOODY.

Rugby - Heckler Cup: Captain 1st XV,

G. G. LINDSAY. Athletic Awards Inter-Collegiate Championship:

80 Metre Hurdles, Under 15: Record Holder,

M. OSTEN.

Mrs. Marshall, the Head Boy's mother presents trophies at the November Prizegiving Ceremony.

Clubs and Activities Debating Society Master in Charge: Mr B. Edmonds The Debating Society activities did not begin until midMarch, and then not through "grassroots" demand.

The first meeting attracted fifteen or so boys, and this proved to be around the upper limit of attendance at the weekly lunch-time meetings held for most of the year. The loud, insistent calls of lunch-time sport, interform competitions and other activities often decreased attendance with the result that activity to be fruitful had to be well-organised in advance. But, with Derek Morris as Chairman, supported by a solid core of sixth formers and a few enthusiastic juniors, the organised activities were carried along. These organised activities included debates within the Society and before the College. However, the latter faced a difficult problem in the selection of suitable topics. Topicality tends to be humdrum or not suitable for public debate. Intellectuality loses the audience.

The range of activities was extended this year. In an attempt to involve more members and heighten interest, as well as to develop speaking skills, a panel of debaters gave extempore answers to a tolerant, though sceptical, audience of three score. The questions from the floor varied in quality, but to decide "Is it better in the dark or not?" called for a higher plane of mental agility and speaking skills than most questions.

Later in the year, a modified Oxford Union Debate, requiring audience participation in speaking and not merely asking questions, fell upon the barren wastes of apathy despite the efforts of Society members. The College has yet to become a forum for publicly uttered ideas. But the potential is there. Its development cannot but enrich the life of the College.

The Debating Society entered two teams into the Wellington Speaking Union's Intercollegiate Debating Competition. The first debate against Marsden A team at Marsden on the 29th May, debated the proposition "That males are responsible for the death of chivalry". Anthony Caughley and Jim Rout ably supported their leader, Chris Benge, who said of the debate, "Wellington, taking the affirmative, was obviously surprised by the quality of debating that Marsden produced, and were thoroughly beaten. However, it was a very enjoyable evening, and the debaters and audience enjoyed both the debate and the impressive supper which followed."

On the 10th June, Philip Thompson (leader), Derek Morris and John Petrie went close to defeating a Rongotai College team, on the proposition, "That advertising is a blot upon modern life." Here John Petrie showed his potential as a debater and was named the best speaker.

This debate, held at Wellington College immediately prior to the midÂŹyear exams attracted a tiny audience.

BACK ROW: J. Batt, G. Evans.

SECOND ROW: A. Hilton, B. Suppree, D. McLeod, D. Pope, R. Lithgow, R. Coleman.

THIRD ROW: J. Rout, A. Caugley, C. Benge, Mr. B. L Edmonds, J. Petrie, P. Thompson, P. Jeffery.

FRONT ROW: G. Lawrence, M. Benge, I. Suckling.

ABSENT: O. Morris.

Generating enthusiasm in an empty hall is a difficult task for even the most experienced speakers.

This same team, with Paul Jeffery replacing Derek Morris, who had left College, and with John Petrie as leader, debated against Marsden at MarsÂŹden on the 19th August, the proposition "That modern man should submit to the tyranny of convention". All present enjoyed the quality of the debate, a feature which the adjudicator praised highly, and the Wellington team was unlucky to lose. Certainly the speaking ability of the team was the subject of much favourable comment. The thanks of the Debating Society and of the twenty or so Wellington College supporters, are extended in full measure to Miss C. S. Forde, the Marsden teams and girls for their excellent competition, the warmth of their hospitality and the scrumptious suppers. This link between the Colleges deserves fostering.

The thanks of the Debating Society are also extended to the three adjudicators who gave up their time so willingly and ably: Mr. K. J. Frost, Mr. F. McCornish and Mr. C. J. Robertson.

In terms of victories on the field of battle, the year could be judged unsuccessful. But this would be a superficial and short-sighted view. Debating has much to offer now, and for future use. More is the pity that debating and public speaking are encouraged so little in the College. To put the smallness of the Society down to pupil apathy is a negative and erroneous view. The size of the Society will grow as its activities are widened to increase involvement, and as its usefulness to boys is made clearly apparent, so too the Society will grow and prosper as it widens to include nonÂŹseniors who can give it the permanence and depth which it has lacked in the past.

B.L.E.

Chess Club

Master In Charge: Mr. A. Weatherall President: J. C. Tasker This year was another successful year for the College Chess Club. Although the first meeting was late in April there was considerable interest, especially from the third formers.

In the second term the Club began to operate fully in Lab 20, although there was little interesting chess as the membership was settling down and the ladder was being arranged in order of merit. The College's first challenge came in the Wellington Provincial Secondary Schools' Championships. This was held in the Wellington Chess Club Rooms during the first week of the August holidays.

The College was represented by four players, the most successful being G. Fisher who scored five points coming fourth in the tournament. C. Benge and G. Chin scored four and M. Holowczak scored two.

The third term was the most active for the club. The first challenge was by the Masters who were represented

by Messrs. Weatherall, Green, Barring-ton, Apathy and Pope. They played G. Fisher, J. C. Tasker, G. Clarke, B. Devore, G. Chiu and M. Holowczak. The result was a draw of three points each.

Each Friday afternoon during October, the College played against St. Pat's (Town) and Scots College. The results were: Wellington College v. St. Pats Won 3-2 Wellington College v. St. Pats Won 4½-½ Wellington College v. Scots Won 4-1 Wellington College v. Scots Won 4-2 During the October-November period the Form Championships were held in the Club. All the finals were excellent games, the best and longest being the sixth form final played between G. Fisher and C. Benge, Results were:

3rd Form - C. Chiu, 3ShA

4th Form - G. Clarke, 4GA

5th Form - M. Holowczak, 6C1

6th Form - G. Fisher, 6S2 It is hoped that in 1970 the College will see many more challenges with different colleges.

Our thanks go to Mr. A. Weatherall, the club patron, who has worked very diligently in arranging the many matches played, and to Mr. A. Holt who very kindly gave the Club the use of his laboratory.

Crusader Union

"Crusaders" is the name given to the inter-denominational Christian clubs meeting in most secondary schools throughout New Zealand. Wellington College has a long established and thriving Crusader Union, holding regular meetings on Wednesdays at lunchtime in the film room from 12.35 to 1.10 p.m.

At the beginning of 1969 Crusaders were unable to find a master in charge for their club but by the middle of the first term Crusader meetings began in the film room under the leadership of Mr. Wallis (who later left for Canada).

During the latter half of the year Crusaders came under

the very able leadership of the Rev. Ross Pilkington of the Scripture Union, assisted by a committee comprising Chris Benge (6AL), Glen Evans (6R2), John Anderson (5B), Richard Wardle (4ShA) and Keith Vincent (3A).

Highlights of the year's programme have been the screening of two Wycliffe Bible Translator Films, "Unscathed" and "More Than Conquerors", and two British Society films, "A Pearl in India" and "This is the Vision", which attracted large audiences. Guest speakers included the Rev. Hansen, evangelist Mr. Stevenson, and missionary Mr. Oatridge.

The effect of Crusaders on college life has been to encourage informal and lively discussion on Christianity around the school between Crusaders and other students. It has encouraged many more students to attend Youth for Christ rallies which are held regularly at the Wellington Town Hall. It has led to the publication of a monthly publication by Crusaders known as the "Religious Free Press", to which members and others may submit articles of interest. The experience it has afforded the committee members in organising and publicising a programme has led them to start up a Sunday night Teen Coffee Bar in Karori with the object of attracting nonChristian teenagers.

In addition, a Bible study and discussion group meets every Thursday after school which is attended by keen members and is open to all interested students.

Crusaders have, through the high standard of their devotional programmes, won the support of a large number of students during 1969 and they hope to continue this enjoyable and rewarding moment of a second weekly meeting on Thursdays at lunchtime, provided a master in charge can be persuaded to oversee this meeting; guest speakers whom Crusaders hope to attract include Cardinal McKeefry, Dean Hurst and Ian Grant; it is also intended to invite the Open Air Campaigners and to show several Fact and Faith Films.

R.W.

The Library and Backroom

An answer has been found to almost every problem the library has had to face this year. For a long time now, there has been an acute shortage of shelf space, and it seemed for a few tense months that the number of new books entering the library would exceed the number of removals; but fortunately many pupils rose to meet the challenge and rectified the situation.

The library was also very fortunate this year to acquire the services of Mr. C. J. E. McLean and Mrs. Harris as Librarians.

The Backroom, that staunch support of the library, has continued to function well this year. The 1969 staff consists of R. A. Coleman, B. L. Suppree, D. Taylor, G. Head, S. Grant and R. Taylor, a team renowned for its efficiency and hard work. Over 400 new books were put into the library including many new history titles. A large purchase of art books was made for the Art Room, and the kind donation of many fine titles in this category

by Mrs. Purdie should also be mentioned. There are approximately 16,000 books in the library at the moment.

Drama Club This year's major production for the seniors was the

controversial play “Chips With Everything" by Arnold Wesker. There were several good reasons for the choice. It had an all-male cast which meant minimal complications over rehearsal times; it was a “man's" play with something to say; it has a variety of scenes which gave the stage crew much to do. Mr. George Webby, who kindly came as official critic, complimented the Drama Club on their choice of play and on their courage in presenting it to the Wellington public.

The setting for the play is an English Air Force Camp somewhere in South England 1960. The story concerns a group of 9 recruits doing this enforced National Service. It is the story of their reactions to the bullying of the N.C.O.s and officers: their reaction toward each other in their new, unusual and forbidding atmosphere. Each of the conscripts reacts differently as conformity is forced upon them all. The main character is Pip Thompson - the son of a wealthy city banker (he is the product of the “upper class". He would thus be expected to remain loyal to his class and go into officer training - but instead he joins up as an aircraftsman). The officers resent his attitude and are determined to break him.

Smiler Washington is a boy who can do nothing right - his shoes and uniform are dirty and untidy; he drops his rifle on parade; he turns right when ordered to turn left. The N.C.O.s are determined to break him. These two conscripts, one from the upper class, the other from the slums, have to face identical problems, and the story

revolves around these two personalities in particular.

Both defy orders and both are punished - but in different ways. In one scene the officers “get" at Pip and in the following scene the N.C.O.s are “hazing" Smiler.

In the early part of the play it is all comedy as the raw recruits settle into Air Force routine and drill, and learn through their mistakes how to please the snarling N.C.O.s and pompous officers. The play later takes on a tense atmosphere as the non-conformists learn just how hard it is to “buck" the system.

It was a long period of rehearsal and construction - not without incident. Rehearsals commenced in the first week of February while the stage crew met on the first Saturday to investigate the problems involved in the 23 scenes.

The biggest laughs came when Mr. McManus came to introduce the cast to the military drill required in the play.

The Drama Club has in its records some very funny and interesting photos of these episodes.

So much has been written and said about the 1969 production that it seems superfluous to repeat the comments here. Mr. Webby spent over an hour with the cast and the Upper 6ths discussing the merits and demerits of the play as a play and our interpretation of it. He gave high praise to many in the cast as well as the stage crew. Individual names are best not recorded here for all gave of their best.

Mention must be made of the TV performance. We were rather flattered to have Richard Campion and the Town and Around Team over and film our play. Their edited version proved to be nearly as good as the show itself.

“CHIPS WITH EVERYTHING”

LEFT: Smiler Washington (Peter Wedde) is once again picked on by Corporal Hill (Tom McGrath). The other recruits (Ross-Taylor, Jackman, Stevenson, Jeffery) show varying reactions.

BELOW: The conscripts enter their new home for the next 6 months. Depression has really set in.

Congratulations 1969 - to all concerned for a wonderfully stimulating production.

Cast Cannibal Peter Smith Chas

Paul Jeffrey Pip

Garbor Osvaf Wilfe

Grant Stevenson Andrew Allan Crawford Ginger Malcolm Jackman Dodge Graeme Fisher Dicky

Alistair Ross-Taylor Smiler Peter Wedde Corporal Hill Tom McGrath 1st Airman Alistair Stewart Barman Brett Krause Wing Commander Gray Treadwell Squadron Leader Mark Merrington Flight Sergeant Martin O'Connor Guard Chris Benge 1st Corporal

Dave McLernon 2nd Corporal Donald Wallace 2nd Airman Andrew Hager Pilot Officer David Mowat Stage Staff Stage Manager Martin Etherington Chief Mechanician Mark Turner Crew and Construction D. Jupp, P. Turner,

I. Smith, G. Torrance, R. Gibson, R. Dykes, A.

Mercer, J. Petrie, B. Krause, T. McLernon, G. F

Fox, R. Best, R. Earnshaw, C. Evans.

Lights Bretton de B. Brandon (i/c), R. Smyth,

C. Craigie, J. Groom, D. Laird, P. Hill,

A. Rutherford.

Sound Bill Mushet (i/c), P. Howe Props A. Stewart (i/c), D. Ritchie, S. Howe Prompt Robert Lithgow P.S. - The producer, Mr. L. F. Gardiner, wrote these notes and pays tribute to the fine efforts of all concerned. In his humility he does not mention his own contribution. I know all the cast are grateful for the encouragement and efforts of Mr. Gardiner and the College wishes to thank him for his interest in promoting Drama and especially for his production of "Chips With Everything".

Editor.

THE JUNIOR DRAMA CLUB PRODUCTION

This year the third and fourth formers presented the three act play "Emil and the Detectives" under the guidance of Mr. P. R. Hickey, other staff members and several junior pupils.

The cast numbered thirty, with five boys taking two parts. The lead roles were well played by Roger Phare who was Emil, Richard Benge as the Professor, John Poole, who made an excellent villain Grundy (the Man in the Bowler Hat), and Bill Hansen who came over well as Emil's grandmother. Much credit goes to all other cast members who displayed great ability and promise.

The fact that this production was an entirely junior one made it all the more challenging. As well as the cast, third and fourth formers made up the stage crew, an extremely

busy and efficient group under the guidance and control of Mark and Paul Turner, Martin Etherington and David Jupp. This crew built and changed the eleven scenes designed by Mark Turner. The members of the lighting crew were juniors and they performed well under their junior manager Paul Hill, and senior advisors Roger Smyth and Peter Wedde.

The prompt, David Brasted, was a junior, as were the props manager and crew, the stage manager Graeme Torrance and his assistant Russell Gibson.

All these boys made the junior production the success that it was. Their thanks go to their producer, Mr. Hickey, who in turn wishes to thank Mr. L. Gardiner, Miss S. Notely and Mr. B. Farland for valuable assistance.

The producer, Mr. Hickey, has made a valuable contribution to the club in the form of this play. Not only was it a financial success but the experience it has given the juniors is an investment for the future of the Wellington College Drama Club.

The stage crew was: Gregory Fox, Robin Earnshaw, Ian Suckling, Bruce Williamson, Gregory Lawrence, Con Anastasiou, Robert Jury, Tony Edney.

Lighting crew: Chris Evans, Todd Peck, Ivo Tisch, Clive Barratt, Donald MacKay, Ricardo de Lee. Props crew: Robert Best, Graeme Perry. Sound: Roger Gunn.

The cast of "Emil and the Detectives" by Erich Kaestner: Emil Titchburn Roger Phare Gus (with the hooter) Graham Curruthers The Professor Richard Benge Little Buster Douglas Spoor Crookie Peter Ball Little Tuesday Stephen McDonald Bow Simon Brabant Truelove lain Patterson Caddick John Saker Big Buster Brent McDonald Alfred the Great Ian Gillespie Scarlett Glenn Major Jerrold Paul Shades Wrigley Nick Tramoundanas Polly Hoppit (Emil s cousin in London) Clive Wilson The Newsboy Chris Short Mrs. Titchburn

Robert Clay Police-Serjeant Field Brent McDonald Mrs. Jacobs Gerald Naughton A Thin Woman Misha Simmonds An Asthmatical Gentleman Michael Ward The Man in the Bowler Hat (Grundy) John Poole A Ticket Inspector Ian Gillespie Mrs. Homer (Emil's grandmother) Bill Hansen Snick (a crook) Glenn Major A Bank Cashier Henry Murray A Bank Manager Nicholas Neale Police-Serjeant Street Kim Svensen Detective-Inspector Smart Bryan Lankshear Mr. Goody Simon Grant Magistrate Richard Dean A Magistrate's Clerk Misha Simmonds An Usher Michael Ward Lady on Street

Henry Murray G.S.

"EMIL AND THE DETECTIVES" The cast backstage before the curtain went up on "Emil and the Detectives", the Drama Club's November production.

ABOVE LEFT: Brent McDonald as he appeared in "Emil and the Detectives".

LEFT: The Man in the Bowler Hat about to cash the money.

BELOW: The gang at New Square.

Swords Club

Master In Charge: Mr. Apathy Club Captains: D McRae, G. Osvath The club has seen a resurgence of spirit as well as numbers during the 1969 season. Fortune smiled upon the school in the form of two instructors - Mr. Ellis no longer had to do battle on his own. For years it was only his dedication to the art and to the school which kept the club alive.

An unusually early start in April meant that by midseason even some of our beginners were ready to enter their first tournament. Some notable successes were achieved by the more senior members.

In the Wellington Schools' Team Tournament, the college team (D. McRae, G. Osvath, R. Pickering) enjoyed a series of victories until beaten 6 bouts to 3 by Hutt Valley High School - a more experienced side.

In various individual tournaments: D. McRae, C. Loh and R. Pickering have all reached a final pool of six contestants.

More notably, C. Loh came third in the Provincial School's Championships, displaying good technique.

G. Osvath carried off the Provincial Junior Trophy; D. McRae fenced with considerable agility in several competitions.

The end of the season club championships were held in early October. Some creditable fencing was seen at both junior and senior levels during this final evening.

C. Loh took the senior and P. Osvath the junior titles and trophies.

With a greater number of boys returning next year who will be able to build on experience, we should see a further improvement in technique which in this complete and absorbing sport brings so much more enjoyment.

Z.A.

Plug 1969

Master I.C.: Mr. Girvan Editors: M. D. O'Connor, R. A. Smyth Stung by poor sales and the adverse criticism of "Oscar� in 1968, the editors of the college periodical resolved to change the shabby second-rate image of their paper.

The name "Oscar" was replaced by "Plug", a new format adopted, and a modified policy agreed upon. The result was an almost professional-looking magazine which, although a little thin, was not bad for a first effort. More time was put into a second , more copious issue which was a great success. But the size of this edition coupled with the inclusion of two pages of photographs made it a financially unsound proposition. Also staff seemed harder to find than in previous years and as a result only one more edition was issued. Like the first, it was a sell-out but a financial flop.

The future is not at all rosy, all but two members of the staff of "Pluq" are proceeding to academies of higher learning and whether "Plug" manages to remain on its feet remains to be seen. One thing is sure however.

Without the support of the school, the magazine will never be a success.

R.A.S.

Discussion Group

Masters In Charge: R. Michael, G. Girvan, P. Hickey Chairman: A. D. Rutherford Secretary: G. H. Weiss This year was a comparatively lean one in that there were only five meetings. The group is restricted to upper sixth forms, and it has not been easy to get speakers on the topics which most interest these students. A number of invitations were extended during the year, and although some were accepted, the speakers were sometimes unÂŹable to keep the appointment for a variety of reasons.

The first speaker was Mr. Toby Hill, who gave a most interesting address on "Trade Unionism - its Aims and Ideals".

The next meeting was a dialogue between Mr Gardiner, the deputy principal, and John Petrie, of 6th. The subject - corporal punishment.

Mr. Van Oss of the American Embassy spoke on the "Student Revolt in America".

Mr. Webby, a drama critic, discussed the school's major production - "Chips With Everything".

As it was an election year, a Social Credit candidate, Mr. Morgan, was invited to explain his party's policy.

Among the invitations accepted were those to speakers on Drugs, and on Maori Education, but unfortunately neither speaker was able to come.

We consider this group a most worthwhile one, and in conjunction with Liberal Studies, could become a regular part of school studies.

The Ship and Marine Club

In its second year the Club expanded the scope of its meetings by screening films dealing with yachting, power boats and hovercraft. These film meetings again formed the major aspect of club activities, and were once again well attended (an average of some forty boys present) particularly popular were films on the high speed patrol boat "Brave Swordsman," on Cowes Regatta and on hovercraft and catamarans.

The Club's notice board in the library gave space for displays on subjects related to the current week's films; and as a full member of the New Zealand Ship and Marine Society, the club receives the Society's periodical "N.Z. Marine News" for inclusion with other publications, in the growing marine section of the School Library.

In August, a party of thirteen boys from the Club was shown over the Union Steam Ship Company's new rollon/roll-off vessel "Maheno". They were shown the cargo handling equipment at the terminal and were then taken over the ship, the bridge layout of which was particularly impressive. The party was told of likely developments in cargo shipping by the Cargo Supervisor, Mr. B. I. M. Smith, who was a kindly and expert guide.

We look forward to further expansion of the Club's activities so that it may continue to merit the interest of those pupils of Wellington College who support it.

Printing Club A low rumbling sound heard within a thirty yard radius of the Armoury building is a certain indication that the printing club is in operation. This new club saw its beginnings as far back as the third term of last year with the delivery of the Arab hand platen press.

But there was much work to be done in cleaning the press and installing guards to bring the machinery up to satisfactory working standards. This work was done mainly by two sixth form pupils who showed an early and eager interest in the club. Their efforts were guided by Mr. A. Saville, Head of the Printing Department of the N.Z. Technical Correspondence Institute.

Once the press was operating and had passed examination to factory standards of safety, the Headmaster selected six sixth formers and two fifth formers to make up the initial club.

The club members have gained experience with each succeeding job and, over the latter part of the school year, were able to put their efforts to worthwhile use by printing circulars for the Win-A- Car competition, and programmes and tickets for the junior drama production.

In all this work the club members have been under the helpful guidance and supervision of Mr. Saville, who has shown great enthusiasm and tolerance in his regular Saturday morning attendances at the club. Mr. S. England of the N.Z.T.C.I. has also given freely of his time to assist the club with technical advice and practical assistance during printing operations.

The Club thanks the companies who donated the press, cases of type, and other invaluable pieces of equipment.

We also thank Mr. Swain and also Mr. Braines for their help in the making of necessary wooden guards, cases and frames. Finally we add our appreciation of Mr. S. H. W. Hill's interest, help and enthusiasm.

Members for 1969: J. B. Furness, D. A. Young, Club Captains. Committee: P. D. Jeffery, W. W. Yee, P. Osvath, M. L. P. Taylor, R. Hutchings, K. Boswell.

Duke ofMaster Edinburgh Scheme in Charge: Mr. A. Weatherall

The scheme did not progress so well this year as in former years, largely because Mr. S. Lowe left the staff in the middle of the year.

However, seven boys have completed a solo course in First Aid towards their Bronze Award.

Another boy, G. H. Wills, has completed his pro-gramme for the Silver Award and will be presented with his certificate by Lady Porritt.

Pipe Band Master In Charge: Mr. V. Snater

Pipe Major: I. A. Hines This year the Pipe Band has maintained its standard of quality and dedication. The personnel was increased in February by a small intake of third formers who soon became integrated. Regular lunch-time practices were held throughout the year.

By the rugby season the Band had attained a high standard of teamwork and efficiency. A performance at the St. Pat's (town) game was unfortunately cancelled through illness; however, our support for the 1st XV against Silverstream was greatly appreciated.

The Band performed at a wide range of functions throughout the year. Notable were a sponsored walk by Ngaio School, and an athletic meeting by the Y.W.C.A., both in October.

Much credit for the Band's success must be given to Mr. Snater who has devoted a lot of his time in encouraging the efforts of the Band.

The Wellington College Highland Pipe Band performing before the annual rugby match with Silverstream.

Stamp Club Masters In Charge: Mr. Michael, Mr. Braines

Spirited buying and selling, and enthusiastic bar-gaining were welcome features of this year's club revival. There were large numbers of 3rd and 4th formers and many had fine collections with much potential. We welcome Mr. Braines and thank him for his interest this year.

Committee Club Captain P. Eastwood Deputy Club Captain A. Ross-Taylor Jensen Awards N.Z. Section: 1st, N. Porteous; 2nd, K. Wilson.

Thematic: 1st, P. Eastwood; 2nd, N. Munro.

Foreign: K. Penberthy.

We thank Mr. Jensen for his generosity in continuing to send us all first day covers and his annual donation of prize money for our competition.

The Sporting Scene...

ATHLETICS

College, 54; Wellington College, 43; St. Patrick's Wellington, 29; Scots College, 22; Hutt Valley High School, 17.

The annual athletic sports this year were notable for two reasons.

The first was that there was greater participation from the school in both championship and grade events.

The steeplechase, run over a distance of about one mile, attracted 300 entries - each entry from a boy not competing in any championship final. This proved very popular and a skilfully built water jump was the feature obstacle. Groups who assisted came from 6R1, 6AL, 5B and 4A. The second point to note was outstanding performances of the athletes, Osten, Cox, Mushet, D. McLernon, and Birch.

In the heats, Osten broke or equalled the following records: 75 yards Under 13 - Held by B. F. Hastings, 1953. Time 9.6 secs. - Osten's time 9.0 secs.

75 yards Under 14 - Held by B. F. Hastings, 1954. Time 8.9 secs. - Osten's time 8.9 secs.

100 yards Under 13 - Held by J. Cunningham, 1963. Time 12.4 secs. - Osten's time 12.0 secs.

A further record fell to Osten in the finals 80 meters hurdles Under 13 - Held by P. B. Cox, 1967. Time 15.8 secs.

- Osten's time 13.8 secs.

Two further records were set in the heats: 220 yards Junior - Held by B. F. Hastings, 1955; 3. V. Bruce, 1965. Time 25.1 secs. The new time 24.8 secs, P. B. Cox. 110 yards Hurdles Intermediate - W. M. Mushet took a further 0.1 secs, off his previous record to set a new time of 15.5 secs.

On the final day, two further records were established Shot Put Senior - Held by J. Wright, 1962. 45 ft. 4½ ins. New record, D. McLernon, 47 ft. 3 ins.

High Jump Junior - Held by A. S. Morrison, 1961. 5 ft. ½ in. - New record, M. Birch, 5 ft. 2| ins.

A quick glance over these records show that the remarkable performances of M. Osten indicate a most promising athlete. His most notable performance was in the hurdles when he took a full two seconds off the existing record. He then went on to set a record in the corresponding event at the Inter-collegiate sports. Some credit for this must go to another record-maker, W. Mushet, who coached Osten in this event.

RESULTS 100 yards (Under 13), M. Osten - 3. 100 yards (Junior), B. Cox - 2. 220 yards (Junior), B. Cox - 1. 880 yards (Junior), R. Anderson - 3. 1 mile (Senior), A. Treial - 2. 110 yards hurdles (Intermediate), D. Sharp - 1. 80 metres hurdles (Junior), B. Cox - 2. 80 metres hurdles (Under 13), M. Osten - 1. High jump (Intermediate), M. Birch - 1. High jump (Junior), M. Birch - 1. Long jump (Senior), P. Rae - 3 .Shot put (Junior), K. Morris - 1, T. Naziris - 2. Shot put (Intermediate), J. Zohrab - 2, V Va'ai - 3. Shot put (Senior), D. McLernon - 1. Discus (Intermediate), T. Boyce - 3.

Discus (Sen¬ior), D. McLernon - 1, T. McLernon - 3. 4 x 100 relay (Under 14), Wellington College - 3.

INTER-COLLEGIATE SPORTS

The McEvedy Shield was retained by St. Patrick's Silverstream at the 47th Annual Wellington InterCollegiate Athletic Sports which were held this year at the Basin Reserve. The weather conditions were sunny but windy and a good all-round team put up a fine performance against strong opposition.

Our strength lay primarily in sprints and field events, where M. Osten, P. B. Cox, W. Mushet, M. Birch, D. McLernon and K. Morris recorded good wins.

The points were: St. Patrick's Silverstream, 57; Rongotai

The outstanding athlete, third former Murray Osten, wins the Under 14 75 yards Championships at College on Sports Day. Osten won 5 College events, breaking the record in 3 and equalling in the 4th event. He also won two events in the Intercollegiate McEvedy Shield Competition including a record-breaking Under 13 80 metre hurdles.

EVENT Under 13 75 yards 100 yards 80 metres Hurdles Under 14 75 yards 100 yards 220 yards 440 yards 80 metre Hurdles Junior 100 yards 220 yards 440 yards 880 yards Mile 80 metre Hurdles Shot Put Discus High Jump Long Jump Intermediate 100 yards 220 yards 440 yards 880 yards Mile 110 yards Hurdles Shot Put Discus High Jump Long Jump Senior 100 yards 220 yards 440 yards 880 yards Mile Shot Put Discus High Jump Long Jump 120 yards Hurdles Grade 100 yards 3rd 4th Lower 5th Upper 5th & Lwr. 6th Upper 6th Grade 440 yards 3rd 4th Lower 5th Upper 5th & Lwr. 6th Upper 6th Steeplechase 3rd 4th Lower 5th Upper 5th & Lwr. 6th Upper Sixth Relay 3rd 4th Lower 5th Upper 5th & Lwr. 6th Upper 6th Gallie Memorial Shield

FIRST

SECOND

THIRD

TIME, HEIGHT, DISTANCE

M. Osten, 3A M. Osten, 3A M. Osten, 3A

Fastier, 3A Fastier, 3A Carter, 3A

Wasikiri, 3ShA McKenzie, 3ShA Blackford, 3C2

9.1 secs.+ 12.7 secs.+ 13.8 secs.*

M. Osten, 3A M. Osten. 3A W. Johanson, 4B Fox, 4ShB B. Levestam, 3C2

Johanson, 4B Johanson, 4B Fox, 4ShB Tietjens, 3B Harding, 3ShA

Marriott, 3C2 Marriott, 3C2 Porteous, 3ShC McLea, 4ShA M. Levestam, 3C2

9.2 secs.

11.7 secs.

27.5 secs.

64.5 secs.

16.0 secs.

B. Lindsay, 5ShB P. Cox, 5ShA B. Lindsay, 5ShB R. Anderson, 5ShB I. Jackman, 4ShB P. Cox, 5ShA K. Morris, 4C P. Marshall, 3C1 M. Birch, 5C P. Baker, 4ShB

Cox, 5ShA Lindsay, 5ShB Anderson, 5ShB Fox, 4ShB Fox, 4ShB Birch, 5C Naziris, 5ShB Ryan, 4GB Baker, 4ShB Ansell, 4B

Ross-Taylor, 5ShA Birch, 5C Bell, 4ShB Matsopoulos, 4C Paterson, 3C1 Kippenberger, 5ShB Bell, 4ShB Hayward, 4B Wong, 4B B. Levestam, 3C2

11.6 secs.

23.9 secs.*+ 62.4 secs.

2 min. 29.7 secs.

5 min. 29.3 secs.

13.0 secs.

36 ft. 3 in.

98 ft. 10 in.

5 ft. 2½ in.

14 ft. 4½ in.

W. Mushet, 6C1 L. Christie, 5GB C. Renouf, 6C2 C. Renouf, 6C2 A. King,, 6B1 W. Mushet, 6C1 J. Zohrab, 6A T. Boyce, 6AL M. Birch, 5C V. Va'ai, U4

Atkinson, 5A Morgan, 5GB Morgan, 5GB Howman, 5ShA Howman, 5ShA Sharp, 6C2 Va'ai, U5 O'Regan, U5 Cole, 6B1 Braddock, 5GA

Brooking, 6C1 Capp, 5ShB Tie, 5B Tie, 5B Kirkham, 6AL Northover, 6B1 Boyce, 6B1 Sharp, 6C2 Carman, 6AL Northover, 6B1

11.6 secs.

26.3 secs.

57.7 secs.

2 min. 12.3 secs.

5 min. 9 3 secs.

15.5 secs.* 43 ft. 2 in.

115 ft. 1 in.

4 ft. 10 in.

17 ft. 8 in.

G. Smith, 6R1 T. Trevena-Brown, 6B5 W. Robertson, 6R1 T. McLernon, 6R1 A. Treial, 6S D. McLernon, 6R2 D. McLernon, 6R2 C. Gray, 6R1 P. Rae, 6B5 W. Mushet, 6C1

Trevena-Brown, 6B5 Lamb, 6B5 T. McLernon, 6R2 Marshall, 6A Deterte, 6S2 Moody, 6R2 T. McLernon, 6R2 Wedde, 6S1 Wedde, 6S1 Sharp, 6C1

Heeps, 6B4 Baird, 6S2 Baird, 6S2 Treial, 6S1 Wiley, 6B2 McPhee, 6S1 Merrington, 6R1 Muir, 6C2 Dysart, 6B4 Lee, 6B5

10.8 secs.

24.4 secs.

55.9 secs.

2 min. 13.3 secs.

4 min. 48.9 secs.

47 ft. 3 in.* 127 ft. 9i in.

5 ft. 0 in.

17 ft. 11 in.

18.0 secs.

Moses, 3ShA Gaskin, 4B Taylor, 5B Brown, 6C1 Krause, 6S2

Watson, 3ShA Eng, 4C Ranchod, 5GB Mowatt, 6AL Craigie, 6A

Hosking, 3B Carruthers, 4A Gotlieb, 3C Dysart, 6B4 Scott, 6B5

12.8 secs.

12.8 secs.

12.1 secs.

11.5 secs.

11.5 secs.

Clay, 3A Black, 4C Robinson, 5B Chanwai, 6C1 Krause, 6S2

Hyland, 3ShC Mason, 3ShB Button, 5A Speedy, 6B2 Brooks, 6B5

Hobbs, 3ShB Svenson, 4GA Vokaty, 5GB Palliser, 6B Young, 5A

69.4 secs.

66.7 secs.

61.5 secs.

63.5 secs.

60.3 secs.

Trachsel, 3ShC Brock, 4GA Clare, 5GA Davey, 6B4 Gordon, 5R1

Watson, 3ShB Gifford, 4A Robinson, 5B McLeod, 6C1 Seelye, 6R1

Clay, 3A Miller, 4GA Paterson, 5B Watt, 6B4 Bowers, 6B5

3 min. 52.5 secs.

3 min. 44.5 secs.

3 min. 33.3 secs.

3 min. 33.0 secs.

3 min. 34.6 secs.

3A 4B 5ShA 6C1 6B5 3A (31 points) * Denotes Record

3C2 4ShB 5GB 6B4 6R1 6C1 (25 points) ** Denotes Equals Record

3ShC 4ShA 5GA U5 6S1 5ShB (22 points) + Denotes Record set in preliminaries

56.8 secs.

54.0 secs.

51.0 secs.

49.4 secs.

48.4 secs.

INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETIC TEAM FOR McEVEDY SHIELD BACK ROW: V. Aa'ai, A. Capp, D. G. Braddock, W. Johanson, A. Ross-Taylor, K. Atkinson, P. Howman, R. Anderson, T. Boyce.

MIDDLE ROW: W. Mushet, P. Wedde, T. McLernon, K. Morris, A. Treial, D. Sharp, M. Birch, D. McLernon, P. Baker, D. Cole.

FRONT ROW: L. Christie, P. Cox, M. Osten, A. Marshall (Captain), S. Leleu, B. Lindsay, T. Naziris.

NEW RECORDS Under 13 75 yards - M. Osten, 9.0 secs.

Under 13 100 yards - M. Osten, 12.0 secs.

Under 13 80 metre Hurdles - M. Osten, 13.8 secs.

Under 14, 75 yards - M. Osten, 8.9 secs. Equals Record.

Junior 220 yards - P. B. Cox, 24.8 secs.

Intermediate 110 yards Hurdles - W. M. Mushet, 15.5 secs.

Senior Shot Put - D. McLernon, 47 ft. 2 in.

Tim McLernon winning the Senior half mile with Alan Marshall and Alar Treial close behind.

COLLEGE RECORD BREAKERS M. Birch, Junior High Jump; D. McLernon, Senior Shot Put; P. B. Cox, Junior 220 yards; M. Osten, Under 13 75 yards.

Under 14 75 yards equal; W. Mushet, Intermediate 100 yards Hurdles.

Mathew Birch on his way to a record in the junior high jump at the College Sports.

Brent Lindsay ousts Brent Cox in the Junior 100 yards final.

At least the School enjoyed it, and Pete Smith.

INDOOR BASKETBALL Indoor Basketball is no longer a rising sport in Secondary Schools of New Zealand - it has risen. In the Wellington area all but one boys' school field teams in competition, and most of the girls' schools as well. Twenty-nine schools participated in Wellington's Annual Invitation Secondary School-boys Tournament. There is now a National Tournament system for both boys and girls.

Wellington College this year fielded 14 teams in the Friday night competitions 6 senior, 3 Under 16 and 5 Junior teams and as many as 115 boys participated regularly in the sport. In addition, of course, each class team gives others a chance to play the sport.

The home-grown coaching system at school reached its ultimate this year when for the first time every player in the A team voluntarily gave his services to others by coaching another school team, and several other boys coached also. The enthusiasm with which this year 14 boys

Master in Charge: Mr. R. J. Booth Club Captains: N. Worboys and D. P. Sharp undertook coaching responsibilities will be needed in the next few years to cater for the needs of all the boys who want to play and encourage new boys to join the sport.

Although Wellington College A team won no titles this year their record of 17 wins in 23 games placed them in the top few teams in the country. In the Wellington competition they lost three games, to St. Patrick's (2) and Heretaunga Colleges. However they defeated Heretaunga clearly in the return game 25-16, and were one point away from a triple play-off in the second game with St. Pat's, losing 22-23.

In the tournament the team lost only twice and the two teams who beat Wellington College, Hutt M.T.C. and Heretaunga College, ultimately played off for the National final. The only other loss was early in the season when

SENIOR "A" INDOOR BASKETBALL TEAM BACK ROW: W. S. Mushet, N. E. Worboys, M. J. Robinson, D. W. Kelly.

FRONT ROW Mr. R J. Booth (Coach), A. L. Treial. J. D. Zohrab (Captain), D. P. Sharp (Vice Captain), C. J. Gray.

IN FRONT: T. K. Boyce.

the team lost honourably 54-61 to a Nelson Colts team which was composed of the best of two Nelson schools.

Important wins during the season were recorded against Napier B.H.S (2), Dannevirke H.S., Mana College (3), Colenso H.S., Freyberg H.S. and Rongotai College (3).

Mention must be made here of the personal records set by College captain John Zohrab. Zohrab's phenomenal 320 points was 100 points greater than the tally of any previous Wellington College player in a season, his 26 points against Dannevirke was another record, and his career record in the A team of 511 points in 63 games over three seasons will also take a lot of beating. Mention will be made of his ability later; it is enough to say at this point that he made it quite clear on several important occasions that on ability he should have been one of the first choices for the New Zealand Colts team which visited Australia during 1969.

The Senior B team were a deserving runners-up in the Senior B competition and then performed well in the Tournament, with wins over Kuranui College, Wellington H.S. and Tongariro H.S. The Senior C team came third equal in the same grade and the Senior E team made up of Upper 5th formers finished the top team in the lower section of the Senior C grade.

The Under 16 team produced as good results as we have had. They were unbeaten in winning the Under 16 Competition, and in the tournament won the Under 16 Knockout Competition to rank 5th overall.

The Junior E team won the Junior C grade, equal with Porirua B; and the Junior B and Junior C teams were runners-up in the Junior A and Junior B grade respectively.

This was an excellent overall record.

TEAM RECORDS Wellington Competition SENIOR A TEAM Coach: Mr. R. J. Booth v. Onslow College, won 26-23 v. Heretaunga College, lost 24-38 v. Mana College, won 31-22 v. Rongotai College, won 26-2 v. Onslow College, won 18-16 v. St. Pat's College, lost 27-39 v. Heretaunga College, won 25-16 v. Mana College, won 34-17 v. St. Pat's College, lost 22-23 v. Rongotai College, won 29-16.

Played 10, Won 7, Lost 3. Points for 282, Points against 212. (3rd placing in Senior A Grade.)

SENIOR B TEAM Coach: J. D. Zohrab Played 11, Won 8, Lost 3. Points for 320, Points against 194. (Runners-up in Senior B Grade. Faulke scored 120 points, Stevenson '0.)

SENIOR "B" INDOOR BASKETBALL TEAM BACK: A. M. Crawford, N. A. Culliford, P. D. Jeffery, T. D. Yee, B. de B. Brandon.

FRONT: G. Faulke, G. B. Stevenson (Captain).

ABSENT: O. Aguero, G. Keene.

Staff playing Prefects - Basketball in the Quad in the third term.

SENIOR C TEAM Coach: N. E. Worboys Played 10, Won 5, Lost 5. Points for 228, Points against 245. (3rd equal in Senior B Grade. Jeffery scored 45 points).

SENIOR D TEAM Coaches: G. Faulke and D. W. Kedy Played 10, Won 5, Lost 5. Points for 135, Points against 133.

SENIOR E TEAM Coach: M. J. Robinson Played 10, Won 6, Lost 4. Points for 142, Points against 129. (1st in Bottom Section of Senior C Grade. Smith scored 44 points, Cunningham 42.)

SENIOR F TEAM Coach: C. J. Gray Played 10, Won 1, Lost 9. Points for 79, Points against 225. (Lauchlan 40 points.)

UNDER 16 A TEAM Coach: D. P. Sharp Played 10, Won 10. Points for 228, Points against 78.

(Winners, Under 16 Grade, unbeaten. Birch scored 98 points and Estall 64.)

UNDER 16 "A" INDOOR BASKETBALL TEAM BACK ROW: M. C. McLea, P. J. Gaskin, P. G. Baker, B. L. Tie, D. A. Galler, R. J. Dalgleish.

FRONT ROW: B. S. Smith, E. M. Estall (Captain), D. P. Sharp (Coach), M. D. Birch (Vice Captain), W. K. Dewes.

IN FRONT: S. R. Mexted.

UNDER 16 B TEAM Coach: G. B. Stevenson Played 8, won 3, Lost 5. Points for 134, Points against 124. (Clare scored 75 points.)

UNDER 16 C TEAM Coach: A. L. Treial Played 9, Won 4, Lost 5 Points for 73, Points against 96.

UNDER 16 "C" INDOOR BASKETBALL TEAM BACK ROW: J. S. Palmer, R. J. Crawford, S. W. Howe, R. G. Yee, R. J. Hayward.

FRONT ROW: G. M. Fox (Captain), D. F. Harris.

JUNIOR A TEAM (Third Form A Teams) Coach: T. K. Boyce Played 11, Won 2, Lost 8. Points for 46, Points against 143.

JUNIOR “C” INDOOR BASKETBALL TEAM BACK ROW: R. P. Stevens, A. K. Pearson, S. J. Kember, L. P. Evans, R. J. Spring.

MIDDLE ROW: N. A. Culliford (Coach), S. R. Christie (Captain).

FRONT: M. A. Tie.

JUNIOR B TEAM Coach: W. S. Mushet Played 10, Won 7, Lost 3. Points for 114, Points against 95. (Runners-up, Junior A Grade.)

JUNIOR "B" FOURTH FORM INDOOR BASKETBALL TEAM BACK: C. P. O. Evans, R. H. Vance, T. I. Murdoch, G. Simpson.

FRONT: L. G. McLean, D. Archer (Captain).

JUNIOR C TEAM Coach: N. A. Culliford Played 10, Won 6, Lost 4. Points for 136, Points against 93. (Runners-up, Junior B Grade).

JUNIOR "A" (THIRD FORM) INDOOR BASKETBALL TEAM BACK: C. I. Tarpley, R. J. Phare, D. Hillock, L. L. Harding, G. Cowley.

MIDDLE: T. E. Estall, J. A. Moses.

FRONT: J. Glover. ABSENT: R. D. Prosser (Captain).

JUNIOR D TEAM Coaches: Mr. D. Collie and M. D. Birch.

Played 10, Won 3, Lost 7. Points for 68, Points 135.

JUNIOR E TEAM Coach: C. P. Oldfield Played 11, Won 10, Lost 1. Points for 104, Points against 57. (Winners, Junior C Grade. Saker scored 40 points.)

JUNIOR "E" INDOOR BASKETBALL TEAM Winners of Junior "C" Grade BACK ROW: W. J. Simpson, S. J. Kember, P. R. Ramsden, G. E. Torrance.

FRONT ROW: J. A. Saker (Captain), C. P. Oldfield (Coach).

The highlight of the A team season prior to the tour and tournament were the victory over Heretaunga, the very close loss to St. Pat's and the high scoring performance against Nelson Colts.

Against the very strong Nelson side a large squad of

11 players performed well above expectations. Zohrab made his biggest impression in the first half when he outjumped his New Zealand rebounder opponents and scored many of his 21 points. Wellington held level to 1315 until Nelson burst away to a 24-15 lead at half time.

The second half saw Sharp join Zohrab in the scoring, and then at 32-35 Zohrab fouled out. P. Smith, Kelly, Sharp and Treial in succession joined Zohrab on the bench, fouled out of the game. The most remarkable aspect of all, however, was the shooting of Treial and especially Gray which kept Wellington College in the match late in the game. Wellington finished 54-61 with Zohrab 21, Gray 12, Sharp and Treial 7 leading the scoring.

The Heretaunga win was the prize of a good team effort on attack and defence. Outstanding in this game was Kelly who, with Worboys was a key defender, and in addition showed that he had come right as a dribbler, including two memorable drives. Wellington won 25-16 (Zohrab 9, Kelly 6). The St. Pat's match could have gone either way, but the one-point loss was adequate consolaÂŹtion in itself. St. Pat's won 23-22 (Zohrab 11, Sharp 7).

A TEAM TOUR Record: v. Dannevirke H.S., won 74-52 v. Hastings B.H.S., won 39-20 v. Napier B.H.S., won 48-33 v. Colenso H.S. (Napier), won 35-30 v. Freyberg H.S. (Palmerston North), won 54-23 v. Queen Elizabeth College (P. North), won 58-11 v. Palmerston North B.H.S., won 48-24 Played 7, Won 7. Points for 357, Points against 194.

Team: Zohrab (Captain), Sharp (Vice Captain). Boyce, Gray, Kelly, Mushet, Robinson, Treial, Wor-boys. Coach: Mr. Booth.

The Dannevirke game was notable for Zohrab's record 26 points, with Sharp not far behind, scoring 12. The team then played three games in the one day, the last two with only a shower break between, which explains the relatively close score with Colenso. Wellington was never troubled on the whole tour, as the record shows.

Zohrab and Sharp were on great shooting form throughout and finished with 105 and 96 points respectively, which is good scoring for 7 games. These two players and Worboys dominated the rebounding in every game and Worboys in addition concentrated his attention on cutting key opponents down to a few points. Mushet really came on during the tour with playmaking and strong driving for the basket, Treial got 13 points against Freyberg, and Robinson played a blinder against Queen Elizabeth, with 11 points.

WELLINGTON TOURNAMENT Record: v. Mana College, won 39-21 v. Rongotai College, won 22-18 v. Hutt Valley M.T.C.. lost 18-30 v. Napier B.H.S., won 38-27 v. Heretaunga College, lost 22-37 Played 5, Won 3, Lost 2. Points for 139, Points against 133.

Team: Zohrab (Captain), Sharp (Vice Captain), Boyce, Gray, Kelly, Mushet, Robinson, Treial, Worboys. Coach: Mr. Booth. Manager: S. V. Smith.

Wellington did not have a difficult section. Mana, ranked 11th from the year before, relied very much on the ability of O. Kohe, who scored 14 points, but Wellington were a much stronger team and Zohrab was the outstanding figure with 22 points. Sharp scored 12 points.

Against Rongotai, Wellington did not perform well.

Against a team who played well below their ranking of 5th Zohrab's 14 points resolved the issue however in our favour.

Section play was much harder. Hutt Tech had already drawn with Nelson and beaten St. Pat's and were obviously strong. In fact, Wellington's effort against them proved to be a fair one. Wellington lost 18-30 and for the first time really were out- bounded by M. Coffey. Zohrab got another 14 points, but he had little help in the scoring.

How¬ever, after this game, Hutt Tech went from strength to strength and they went on to win both the Wellington and National titles. And, in recollection Wellington were not good enough.

Wellington had a good game against Napier and with a team effort romped away 38-27. Zohrab 12 and Sharp 10 led the scoring.

The Heretaunga game was a good one, with good team play by both teams. Ultimately Heretaunga had too many guns with New Zealand colts Sharp and Jones, starshooter Lewis and Lunn all shooting well. But Wellington, in turn, showed a return to team form. Zohrab top scored again with 10 points and Boyce got 6.

THE TEAM - SUMMING UP Wellington College could have done even better in this tournament but for the loss of form of the shorter players. Dale Kelly, Bill Mushet and Trevor Boyce all had their moments during the season. Kelly's dribbling was a major factor in the competition games and he was the best man at handling the key dribbler in opposing teams on defence. Mushet hit form on tour and picked up 33 points in 7 games. Boyce paired up well with Kelly bring¬ing the ball up the court, was the most consistent shooter of the three, and had the best tournament. But the falling away of their dribbling confidence and inability generally to hit shots left too much to the rebounder in the tournament.

Alar Treial, Charlie Gray and Mark Robinson fitted in well where they were required, rebounding well, and the first two contributing well to the scoring. Gray sprained his ankle early on tour, however, and never really played his best after that. Treial was really the surprise packet. He was unorthodox, inconsistent, but on his game played really good basketball, working really hard on the boards.

Neil Worboys thrived on the unglamorous task of defence, blocking out and rebounding. He had few peers in schoolboy play at man-to-man defence. His main fault was a lack of shooting - his efforts were always directed on team play rather than personal tally - but he usually scored.

Dale Sharp had the best jump shot in the team and it was very obvious on tour, when he rarely missed. He was

John Zohrab beats his opponent in the Senior A match against Heretaunga. Wellington College won 25-16. John Zohrab scored a record 320 points for Wellington College this season.

also an outstanding rebounder, improving defender and paired with Worboys as a destructive fast breaking duo.

His tally of 176 points over the season was a fine one, particularly as he is only in his fourth year at school.

John Zohrab would be, quite definitely, one of the most outstanding players Wellington College has had.

His scoring was phenomenal, as mentioned earlier. His lowest tally was 7 points and he top scored 18 times.

His range of shooting was wide and unpredictable. He sank 71 of 130 free throws, almost 55 percent of those he attempted. In addition however to his fine shooting, he was an over¬powering rebounder and had completely uncanny dribbling control for a tall and heavy player. His only weak points are suspect man-to-man defence and an unsurprising tendency at times to go on his own. Odds on though he scored as a result.

The season record for the A team was 17 wins and 6 losses in 23 games The team scored 832 and had 600 scored against. Individual scorers were: Zohrab 320, Sharp 176, Worboys 76, Boyce 64, Treial 63, Gray 54, Mushet 50, Kelly 22, Robinson 18. The team sank 132 of 290 foul shots, 45.52 percent of those attempted.

OTHER TOURNAMENT TEAMS Senior B Team: Stevenson (Captain), Faulke, Crawford, T. Yee, Aguero, Culliford, Keene, Jeffery, B. Brandon, C. Oldfield. Coach: Zohrab.

Record: v. Kuranui College (Greytown), won 16-15 v. Dannevirke H.S., lost 26-31 v. Palmerston North, lost 12-23 v.

Wellington H.S., won 38-24 v. Tongariro H.S., won 33-15 Played 4, Won 3, Lost 2. Points for 125, Points against 108.

his jump-shot was a consistent scorer. Also worthy of mention is McLea whose dribbling prowess for a fourth former promises very well. Estall with 70 points in 7 games, Birch 50, Galler 22, Tie 18, and Baker 16 led the scoring.

The team performed well, with three good wins and a narrow loss against Dannevirke. Faulke notched another 40 points, including 18 against Wellington H.S., to make his season tally 160 points. Stevenson scored 24 to make his 74 and Bradon 18.

Under 16 Team: Estall (Captain), Birch, Smith, B. Tie, Baker, Galler, McLea, W. Dewes, R. Dal-gleish. Coach: D. Sharp.

Record: v. Taita College, won 45-11 v. Porirua College, won 36-8 v. Nelson College, lost 11-22 v. Heretaunga College, lost 16-20 v. H.V.M.T., won 44-12 v. Rongotai College, won 20-16 v. Colenso H.S. (Napier), won 22-11 Played 7, Won 5, Lost 2. Points for 194, Points against 100.

Although the team disappointed in their losses to Nelson and Heretaunga, neither of whom were particularly strong opponents, they made up for it in part with a good run to victory in the Knockout Competition. Estall was the inspiration, untiring throughout, and quite uncannily gifted at shooting. Birch was a very solid rebounder and

FORM CHAMPIONSHIPS 6R1 37 (P. Smith 13, G. Faulke 10, C. Gray 10) beat 6A 15 (Zohrab 15).

6C2 38 (D. Sharp 28) beat 6AL 13 (W. Yee 6).

5B 26 (B. Tie 13, C. Taylor 8) beat 5C 16 (F. Estall 10).

4ShA 21 (M. McLea 13, R. Saker 6) beat 4C 17 (R. Crawford 6, K. Morris 6).

TENNIS

Parun, D. Galler, G. A. Keene, D. R. Tilbrook.

Senior B-G. S. Ford, S. J. Kember, T. R. Nauta, C. J. Benge, A. J. Pears.

Junior A-B. L Tie, R. D. Prosser, R. W. Clay, T. I. Christmas, P. M. Hobbs, J. A. Saker.

Junior B-P. J. Gaskin, G. Little, D. Liddell, K. Tramoundanas, A. D. McLeod, D. J. Blundell, B. Morris, C. A. Pickering.

B.C.

While the results have not been as good as those of previous years the college continues to have some of the strongest teams in Wellington. Four teams were entered this season, two senior and two junior. All teams recorded early successes, but a lack of enthusiasm from some seniors towards the end of the season was noted.

Early in the season the Senior A Team played Auckland Grammar. Although losing 15 to 5 the senior team did better than in the past and the score did not indicate the actual closeness of the games.

The college was again successful at the Inter- Collegiate Tennis Tournament. Parun won the Junior Singles title.

Howman and Temple won the Senior Doubles.

The college lost the Slazenger Cup this year to Rongotai.

The Senior B Team deserves a mention for its consistently good results.

Results of the Senior A Competition: v. St. Pat's, won 6-3 v. Scots, won 9-0 v. H.V.H.S., won 6-3 v. Rongotai, lost 6-3 v. Rongotai, lost 5-4 v. Tawa, won 6-3 Thanks to Mr. John Roach of the Wellington Lawn Tennis Club who has upgraded the tennis courts; a large number of tennis players have been catered for. The season finished on a high note when the College defeated Palmerston North Boys' High School by thirteen matches to two.

Senior A-C. J. Sage, E. J. Temple, P. B. Howman, M. J.

REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS John Zohrab began the season in the New Zealand Under 18 training squad but was not selected for the final squad. Before the team departed for Australia Zohrab, Neil Worboys, Dale Sharp and Alar Treial played against them for Wellington Under 20 and Zohrab notched 15 points. The above players, plus Charlie Gray, Trevor Boyce and Matthew Birch also played for the Wellington Under 18 Colts team. Zohrab won a place in the WellingÂŹton Tournament Selected team.

Old Boys to win representative honours included P. A. Stannard (Wellington A), M. J. Culliford (Canterbury and N.Z.U.), K. R. Richards (N.Z.U.), D. M. Scott (Wellington B), A. R. Marshall (Wellington B), C. J. Sharp (Wellington B).

M. J. Parun on the courts against Palmerston North Boys' High.

FIRST XV BACK ROW: E. M. F. Estall, N. P. Wedde, P. H. Brooks, W. M. Deterte, A. I. Stewart, G. Smith MIDDLE ROW: R. A. Deterte, C. C. Renouf, T. S. Lamb, A. E. Brooking, G. M. Archer, G. S. Thornton, J. L. Carlyle.

SEATED: Mr. G. Thomas (Coach), A. D. Marshall, P. J. Rae, G. C. Moody (Vice-Capt.), G. G. Lindsay (Captain), R. C. Heeps, N. J. Livingstone, Mr. P. J. McA. Walls (Assistant Coach)

RUGBY

Master in Charge: Mr. R. Michael

This season was one of rugby's better ones. We fielded seventeen teams and they played more games than has been the fortune of players in the last few years. We continued to have the same problems however, and it seems that before long these will become insufferable.

There are not enough coaches and there are not enough grounds. As our roll rises, it is probable that the number of teams will rise. Three rugby grounds just cannot cope with the teams we now have. In order to keep them open for Saturdays we are forced to close them for practices far too often. Twelve teams had staff members as their coaches and we are indebted to the senior boys who took the others. They did an excellent job.

Our results were very pleasing in general. We believe that winning a game is important, and we congratulate 2B on yet another unbeaten season. Our C and D teams are called on to play teams of a higher grade, and in view of this they performed exceptionally well. 1D in particular

had a very successful season.

The 1st XV, whose notes appear separately, climaxed a good season with the winning of the Tournament.

We record our very grateful thanks to those who made our rugby possible: coaches, referees, the Rugby Union which pays train fares, the St. John's members, and our groundsman, Mr. R. Howard.

This year saw the end of a long and very valued association with a friend of Wellington College rugby. Mr. A. H. Wright has been coaching a College team for many years. He has shown tremendous enthusiasm and given up more time than most in his efforts to get the best from his teams. Both the players individually, and the school itself, have benefited greatly from his help, and we record our grateful thanks to him.

1st XV From a most promising start to the season to a period of indifferent performances and thence to a most satisfactory finale - this was the lot for the 1st XV of 1969.

No doubt injuries and illnesses to key players at crucial times were contributing factors to this inconsistency.

The season opened with good wins over several club

sides and a meritorious win over Rongotai College.

However, a series of losses to College teams followed - the lack of size in the forward pack was shown up by several of these teams and the College backs were virtually starved of the ball. However, a most determined team enjoyed success in the annual Tournament, giving a fitting finish to the season.

In passing, mention must be made of some of our opponents. No other team displayed the strength and ability of Hutt Valley High School although the forward play of both St. Patrick's College (Town) and Auckland Grammar School deserve mention. Our congratulations are extended to Mr. Lorimer and the Hutt Valley High School Team.

No season passes without some member of the 1st XV being acclaimed as an outstanding player. This season was notable for the fact that three boys from the College distinguished themselves in the Rugby theatre. Not only did Grant Lindsay, Graeme Moody, and Grant Smith win selection for both the Centurion Colts and the Wellington Secondary School Representatives, but they distinguished themselves in the matches in which they played.

In the two games played at the "park", Smith scored six tries, Moody three and Lindsay two. As an added distinction, Grant Lindsay captained both sides.

Mention must also be made of the remaining team members. Marshall and Archer performed particularly well and were given good support by Livingstone and W. Deterte. The other players acquitted themselves well. In the backs, Peter Rae played good rugby at the end of the season and all others showed marked improvement - no more than that shown by Peter Brooks.

The unlucky members of the team must include Alistair Stewart, who showed considerable ability before he dislocated his shoulder again. Graeme Moody suffered a similar fate and Graeme Archer tried appendicitis as a variation. This illness to Archer was a considerable blow to the team.

Our thanks must be extended to Mr. Jack Rankin and the Old Boys Rugby Club who assisted at various practices.

Wellington College v. Rongotai College This game was to have been the Queen's Birthday feature at Athletic Park but bad weather caused a transfer to our own ground.

The game was brisk throughout and it was memorable for the defensive play of first Moody and then Cragg for Wellington College and Ongley for Rongotai. Possession was even for the first few minutes but when R. Deterte was forced to leave the field, Peterson, the Rongotai hooker, was able to win most scrums. Lineout possession was fairly even with perhaps Archer winning the fastest ball. Any dominance by either pack was not evident until late in the game when the College forwards started to win the rucks. At this stage Wellington had virtual monopoly of loose ball and from a 6-3 deficit were able to score eight points to win 11-6.

Scorers: For Wellington. Moody, W. Deterte, tries. Smith a penalty and a conversion. For Rongo-tai. Two penalties.

Wellington College v. Onslow College It wasn't until the ninth game of the season that the College suffered its first loss. In scoring a try, conversion, two penalties, and a field goal to two tries and a penalty, Onslow defeated College 14-9.

This game saw some peculiar events - some which puzzled the most experienced supporters. However, rulings can be made by one man and only one man - it is part of the game of rugby to be able to accept these rulings. This should be remembered by all who participate - and by those who support a team from the sideline. It is not the fault of the opposition who, in reality, should be prepared to capitalize upon any advantage. Also, in fairness, the referee cannot be expected to be perfect, and it is unfortunate if his errors affect the result of a game.

The Onslow College boys played with great dash and were particularly quick to the loose ball. Thus the College pack looked slow in comparison and the few sorties by the backs were well controlled by a very good full-back, Isaac.

Grant Smith played well for College and was unlucky not to score more points.

Wellington College v. St. Patrick's College (Town) A solid forward display by St. Pat's saw the College team being worn down and finally outplayed in the last ten minutes. Unfortunately, Archer became ill earlier in the week so what size the College pack once had had been reduced even further.

Grant Smith has a shot at goal. Wellington College defeated Silverstream 16-8. Smith’s season total was 158.

However, nothing can detract from the fact that the St. Pat’s pack played exceptionally good rugby. Behind this pack was a masterful half in Southee.

With ten minutes to go, College led 8-6, Smith had scored a converted try and a penalty to a try and a penalty. The

COLLEGE v. SILVERSTREAM N. Livingstone moves to the loose ball with Marshall and Lindsay in close support.

defence finally broke and the St. Patrick's backs scored two deserved tries for a meritorious win by 14 points to 8.

The outstanding players in the College team we^e Smith, Brooks and Moody in the backs, and Marshall and Lindsay in the forwards.

Scorers: For College: Smith 1 try, 1 penalty, 1 conversion.

For St. Pat's: Three tries, 1 conversion, 1 penalty.

Wellington College v. Auckland Grammar School Once again the light pack of College was out pushed and outjumped by the opposition. Again Archer was sadly missed - but his presence would have made little difference. The score would have been much higher if the Auckland backs had shown the same degree of skill as the forwards.

Again the College backline was starved of oppor-tunities but two fine runs did show some of their skill. One, over the length of the field, resulted in a try by W. Deterte, and the second placed us in a position from where Peter Rae went across - only to be called back and given a penalty.

Grammar scored four tries, failed with numerous kicks, to win 12-6.

For Wellington College: W. Deterte a try, G. Smith a penalty.

Wellington College v. St. Patrick's College, Silverstream A greatly improved performance by the College team was rewarded by a win. A spate of scoring just before full time put College into a winning position.

The forwards moved about the field with much more purpose and were able to put pressure on the Silverstream backs on numerous occasions. From one such incident Livingstone scored a well deserved try for Smith to

Wellington College on attack against University. The match was drawn 12-12. R. Deterte. G. Archer, G. Lindsay supporting Archer, J. Carlyle, A. Brooking, N. Livingstone, A. Marshall and W. Deterte with half back P. Rae.

convert. Smith continued with another fine game to score another try and at this stage the score was level at 8 all.

Then towards the end of the game, Brooks was sent in for a somewhat fortunate try, which Smith converted. Just before full time, Moody scored a very handy field goal.

A much better performance from the 1st XV. Scorers: For Wellington: Livingstone 1 try, Brooks 1 try, Smith 1 try, 2 conversions, Moody 1 field goal. For Silverstream: 2 tries and 1 conversion.

Wellington College v. St. Bernard's A sadly depleted side was beaten 6-0 by a hard working St. Bernards team. College won a good share of the ball but with Moody suffering a dislocated shoulder, the backline had no punch.

The St. Bernard's team defended well but were not under any severe pressure for any length of time. St. Bernard's forward pack was ably led by Isherwood and both the full back and the 1st five-eights played well.

For College - a poor performance, but some good positional play by Renouf, the full back of the day.

Scorers: For St. Bernard's: 1 penalty, 1 dropped goal.

Wellington College v. Hutt Valley High School An excellent team humbled Wellington College!

Although the College forwards won much of the battle up front, the 1st XV had no answer to the combined Hutt Valley attack.

Ballinger at 1st five-eight controlled the game with ease, and found the College backline wide open far too often.

Moody was still suffering from a dislocated shoulder and he had a most unhappy day trying to stop the Hutt attacks.

Winitana found that he too could enjoy fast ball and crossed for several tries.

Archer played in this game and appeared to win the lineout battle against Lynds. Indeed, this was a most creditable performance by the College pack.

Scorers: For Wellington: Moody 1 try. Smith, 2 penalties.

Won by Hutt 30-9.

Graeme Moody clears in the Tournament at Nelson. Wellington College is playing Wanganui Collegiate.

Alan Marshall tidies up with R. Deterte, G. Archer, and G. Lindsay, G. Thornton, P. Rae and J. Carlyle awaiting developments. Tournament at Nelson.

Wellington College v. Wanganui Collegiate.

THE TOURNAMENT Played at Nelson, 18th and 21st August Wellington College v. Wanganui Collegiate This opening game of the tournament was un-doubtedly the hardest fought. With possession fairly even in the set play, it was left to the outcome of the loose mauls to decide the result of the game It was in this phase that College won the game with a fine display of driving rugby by the College forwards. Lindsay played one of his best games for College and no doubt inspired his team. Marshall and Archer were particularly prominent in the driving play that ensued.

Smith, at varying positions in the backline saw that the ball was kept in front of his forwards yet had enough time to move out to centre and score a try from that position, as well as sending Heeps in for a fine winger's try. Moody, playing at fullback, showed courage in all phases of his game. Few realised that he was suffering from a dislocated shoulder and was heavily strapped for the Nelson matches.

Moody featured in the other try of this game when he combined with Rae in a neat blind-side move, fed to Brooks, who cleverly stepped inside one man and went over another to score. This was the first try of the match and the one which levelled the score at 3 all. From then on, Wellington was not headed for the remainder of the tournament.

Scorers for Wellington: Smith 1 try, 1 conversion, Brooks 1 try, Heeps 1 try. For Wanganui Collegiate: 1 penalty, 1 converted try.

Nelson College v. Christs College - won by Nelson 11-8.

Second Day Wanganui Collegiate v. Christs College - won by Collegiate 20-8.

Wellington College v. Nelson College What must be one of the finest twenty minutes of Wellington College rugby history put paid to the chances of the host team in this year's final. Although the Wellington team were severely tested in the second half, it hung on for a deserved win.

In barely twenty minutes, College had scored sixteen points, tries by Smith, Moody and R. Deterte, with seven points from Smith's boot. The try scored by Smith was a most memorable one for all. A clean take by Archer, a good pass from Rae and Smith beat everyone but himself to score. The try scored by Moody was particularly satisfying to the team - it resulted from a long practised move with a short pass from Cragg to Moody in as extra man.

It was then Nelson's turn and from 16-6 at half time, and then to 16-12 shortly after and the game looked in the balance. However, a try by W. Deterte made a seven point difference and the game seemed won. Then, a further shock came when a converted try bridged the gap to 19-17 but time was up and a fine Nelson attack had,, been repulsed.

Scorers: For Wellington: Smith 1 try, 2 conversions, 1 penalty, Moody 1 try, R. Deterte 1 try, W. Deterte 1 try. For Nelson: 3 tries, 1 conversion. 2 penalties.

In conclusion, it was a fine win and a notable achievement after some disappointment. The three "veterans�, Smith, Moody, and Lindsay were stars but the rest of the team

deserve as much credit.

We extend our thanks to a most hospitable host.

"Steve Letica Memorial Trophy" Once again College failed to win this sought-after trophy.

However, the game was a most exciting one with the score fluctuating as 47 points were scored.

Old Boys 25 (4 tries, 3 penalties and 2 conversions) defeated the 1st XV 22 (Smith 2 tries, 1 penalties, Moody 1 try, Brooking 1 try, R. Deterte 1 try.

1st XV Mr. G. Thomas, Mr. P. Walls v. St. Pat's O.B., won 9-3 v. Marist (H.V.), won 18-3 v. Upper Hutt (Club), won 33-6 v. Naenae Old Boys, won 22-3 v. Varsity drew 12-12. v. Athletic, won 22-6 v. Marist (H.V.), won 35-6 v. Rongotai College, won 11-6 v. Onslow College, lost 8-14 v. St. Pat's (Town), lost 8-14 v. Petone, drew 13-13 v. St. Pat's O.B., won 19-5 v. Auckland Grammar School, lost 6-12 v. St. Pat's (Silverstream), won 16-8 v. St. Bernards, lost 0-6 v. H.V.H.S.., lost 9-30 v. Wanganui Collegiate, won 11-8 v. Nelson College, won 19-17 1A Mr. A. Wright, Mr. G. Thomas v. Upper Hutt College A, lost 6-14 v. Taita A, lost 0-18 v. Wainuiomata, won 28-13 v. St. Pat's A, won 6-3 v. Silverstream, lost 0-3 v. Heretaunga, lost 3-17 v. St. Bernard's A, won 26-0 v. Tawa A, lost 6-8 v. Mana A, lost 0-8 v. Naenae A, lost 6-13 v. H.V.H.S., drew 6-6 v. Wellington High A, drew 3-3 Games played 12, won 3, lost 7, drew 2. Points for 81; points against 106.

1A BACK ROW: M. McLaughlin, M. Lau, T. Porter, P. Ransley, E. McPhee, M. Meyers, P. O'Regan, K. Bolland.

MIDDLE ROW: L. Cristie, M. Lee, G. Craigie, J. Harland (Captain), M. McLean, R. Blick, P. Scott.

FRONT: V. Va'ai, M. Stevens.

1B Mr. P. R. Hickey

v. Onslow, lost 6-9 v. Rongotai B, won 8-3 v. Mana B, won 21-13 v. Tawa B, won 11-0 v. 1C, lost 6-11 v. Onslow, won by default v. Rongotai A, lost 11-25 v. Silverstream B, lost 0-5 v. Naenae B, won 26-0 v. Rongotai B, won 6-3 v. Mana B, won 17-0 v. Tawa B, lost 9-11 Games played 12, won 7, lost 5. Points for 121; points against 80.

v. Silverstream C, won 14-9 v. Scots College C, won 24-0 v. Scots College C, won 13-4 v. St. Pat's B, won 45-0 v. Silverstream D, won 14-3 v. Scots College B, lost 0-11 v. Taita B, drew 3-3 Games played 11, won 8, lost 2, drew 1. Points for 176; points against 72.

2A Mr. L. Gardiner v. St. Pat's A, won 8-0 v. St. Bernard's A, won 6-3 v. H.V.H.S. A, won 20-3 v. Rongotai A, won 6-5 v. Tawa A, lost 6-12 v. Silverstream A, won 6-5 v. St. Pat's A, lost 8-11 v. Heretaunga A, won 16-5 v. Rongotai A, lost 0-3 v. St. Bernard's A, won 17-3 v. Tawa A, lost 3-6 v. H.V.H.S. A, won 20-0 Games played 12, won 8, lost 4. Points for 117; points against 56.

1B BACK: T. Young, D. Young, P. Gormack, R. Gerard, G. Cleverley.

MIDDLE: C. Oldfield, T. Davis.

FRONT: G. Beard, A. Gordon, B. Brandon.

ABSENT: W. Dewes, C. Dysart, H. Quinn, P. Quinn, C. Ramage, D. Laird.

1C Mr. A. B. Gordon v. Tawa B, won 21-11 v. Onslow, drew 5-5 v. Rongotai B, won 21-6 v. Mana B, lost 6-9 v. 1B, won 11-6 v. Tawa B, won 6-5 v. Naenae B, won 8-3 v. H.V.M.T. College, lost 0-14 v. Onslow, lost 3-22 v. Rongotai B, won 6-0 v. Mana B, won 12-6 Games played 11, won 7, lost 3, drew 1. Points for 99; points against 87.

1D Mr. R. Michael v. Silverstream D, won 20-5 v. Scots College B, lost 9-30 v. Taita B, won 13-6 v. H.V.H.S., won 21-0

2A BACK ROW: P. B. Howman, P. H. Robinson, G. S. Lynch, R. H. Porter, W. W. Yee, G. S. Ford, I. S. MacLeod, R. A. Smyth (Captain), C. J. Taylor.

FRONT: P. E. Lindsay (Vice Captain), T. W. Downes, P. B Cox, B. L. Kiddle, A. W. Crawford, R. L. Standidge, P J Gaskin.

ABSENT: H. Wong, R. P. Pickering, T. D. Meech, Mr Gardiner (Coach).

2B Mr. M. Gordon v. Rongotai B, won 27-0 v. St. Pat's B, won 22-0 v. Scots, won 19-0 v. Tawa B, won 47-0 v. 2C, won 14-0 v. Onslow, won 16-5 v. Rongotai B, won 16-0 v. Naenae A, won 9-3 v. St. Pat's B, won 14-9 v. Scots, won 9-0 v. Tawa B, won 1-0 Games played 11, won 11. Points for 186, points against 17.

v. St. Bernards A, lost 6-9 v. Rongotai A, lost 3-8 v. H.V.H.S. A, won 9-3 v. Tawa A, won 11-0 Games played 11, won 4, lost 7. Points for 68; points against 76.

2B BACK: G. Thompson, P. G. Clarke, M. C. Wood, M. Osten, R. Morgan.

MIDDLE: A. R. Capp, G. N. Osten, M. E. Davison, P. G. Baker, P. Castle, B. M. Morris.

SEATED: R. W Hughes, R. E. Hendry, L. V. Clare (Captain), Mr. M H. B. Gordon, P. D. Murray, E. B. Smith, J. Easther.

2C Mr. V. Snater

v. Tawa B, won 16-11 v. Scots College, lost 6-13 v. Rongotai B, won 14-3 v. Tawa B, lost 3-6 v. 2B, lost 0-14 v. Upper Hutt, won by default v. Tawa B, drew 5-5 v. Taita, lost 5-24 v. Scots College, drew 12-12 v. Rongotai B, won 5-0 v. St. Pat’s B, lost 3-5 Games played 11, won 4, lost 5, drew 2. Points for 70; points against 93.

2D P. McGregor, S. V. Smith v. St. Pat's C, lost 9-22 v. St. Bernards C, won 14-6 v. Silverstream C, won by default v. Naenae B, lost 14-19 v. H.V.H.S. C, cancelled v. St. Bernards C, won 6-0 v. Silverstream E, won 20-0 v. St. Pat's C, won 11-10 v. Porirua, won 8-0 v. Silverstream C, lost 3-11 Games played 9, won 6, lost 2. Points for 86; points against 68.

3A Mr. G. Girvan, Mr. R. Llewellyn v. St. Bernards A, won 15-5 v. Silverstream A, lost 6-18 v. Rongotai A, won 6-0 v. Tawa A, lost 0-3 v. H.V.H.S. A, lost 0-3 v. St. Pat’s A, lost 9-17 v. Taita, lost 3-10

3A BACK ROW: R. Allison, C. D. Wiley. L. P. Rainbird, J. T Biss, T. Estall.

MIDDLE ROW: C. J. Archer, J. E. Matheson, M. Bowers, G. J. Fastier, D. K. Read.

SITTING: A. Dunn, M. C. McLea.

3B Mr. A. Dentice v. Wellington High (postponed), won 9-0 v. St. Pat's B, lost 3-5 v. 3C, won 16-0 v. Mana, lost 3-22 v. Tawa B, won 21-3 v. Scots, won 9-5 v. Porirua, won 14-0 v. Wellington High, won 6-0 v. St. Pat's B, lost 5-11 v. St. Bernard's B, won 13-0 v. Silverstream B, lost by default v. 3C, won 18-3 Games played 12, won 8, lost 4. Points for 118; points against 49.

3C Mr. B. Farland

v. St. Pat's C, won 6-0 v. St. Bernard's D, won 57-0 v. 3B, lost 0-16 v. Tawa B, lost 3-6 v. St. Pat’s B, lost 0-29 v. Porirua, won 11-0 v. Mana A, lost 0-36 v. Wellington High, lost 0-3 v. Silverstream C, lost 17-9 v. Silverstream C, lost 6-8 v. 3B, lost 3-19 Games played 11, won 3, lost 8. Points for 103; points against 126.

3C TOP ROW: J. Baxter, G. Perry, R. Sage, J. McLean, P. Tait, J. O’Brien, T. Murdoch.

MIDDLE ROW: J. Goode, P. Gear (Captain), G. Brock (Vice Captain), P. Henry.

FRONT ROW: S. Beasley, A. Christoforou, R. Hollis. J. Davidson.

3D Mr. G. Girvanfi C. Butcher v. Silverstream D, lost 0-31 v. Rongotai B, lost 0-27 v. Silverstream E, lost 0-28 v. Viard College, lost 6-27 v. St. Bernard’s C, drew 8-8 v. St. Bernard’s D, won 29-0 v. H.V.H.S. B, won 18-8 v. St. Pat’s C, won 5-0 v. Silverstream D, lost 0-5

4A BACK ROW: R. Grant, S. N. Dalgliesh, B. Kenny, D. Collins, R. Tasker, P. Niven, A. Fergusson.

FRONT ROW: A. Thomson, A. Davidson, R Hewitt, C. Fraser, R. J. Spring.

ABSENT: S. Temple (Captain), K. Broom, D Randall, P McKenzie, A. Cole, M. Kinsella.

v. St. Pat’s A, lost 0-17 v. Porirua, won 18-0 v. Heretaunga, drew 0-0 v. H.V.H.S., lost 3-12 v. Rongotai A, lost 3-21 v. Silverstream A, lost 0-6 v. St. Bernard’s A, lost 0-21 v. Primary School Reps., won 21-0 Games played 13, won 4, lost 6, drew 2. Points for 103; points against 122.

4B R. Smyth, A. Thomas

v. Scots, lost 0-32 v. H.V.M.T., won by default v. St. Bernard’s B, lost 0-18 v. Onslow, lost 3-6 v. Upper Hutt, won 21-3 v. Wellington High, lost 3-11

3D BACK ROW: S. E. Ward, B. McArtney, J. Beaton, A. R. Dawkins, J. Hamilton, S. Kember, A. J. Gibb, C. A. Mortland.

MIDDLE ROW: P. A. Marshall, J. Beasley, C. Butcher (Coach), J. M. Lambert (Captain), N. Porteous.

FRONT ROW: G. J. Smith, P. Tessier, I. Tarpley, J. Kerr, D. C. Reitsma.

4A Mr. A. Yule

v. Tawa A, won 14-3 v. Silverstream A, lost 4-27 v. Taita, won 8-6 v. Mana won 25-3 v. St. Bernard’s A, drew 6-6

4B BACK ROW: Dean Golden, Davidson, R. Benge, D. Brasted, Furness.

FRONT ROW: Bachelor, Hobbs, R. Smyth (Coach), Harcourt, Ball.

ABSENT: S. MacKay (Captain), Watts (Vice Captain), Steele, Christmas, Webster, Parun, McDonald, I. Gillespie.

v. Naenae, lost 0-38 v. St. Pat’s B, lost 0-12 v. Silverstream D, won 25-3 v. Silverstream C, lost 3-6 Games played 10, won 3, lost 7. Points for 54, points against 129.

5A Mr. R. A. Burnett v. Wellington High, won 25-0 v. Silverstream A, lost 0-17 v. Rongotai A, lost 3-14 v. Tawa A, won 8-3 v. St. Bernard’s A, lost 0-5 v. Onslow, lost by default v. St. Pat’s A, lost 6-15 v. Rongotai A, drew 3-3 v. Wainuiomata, lost 5-18 v. Taita, lost 3-9 v. Silverstream A, won 3-0 v. Mana, won 8-0 Games played 12, won 4, lost 7, drew 1. Points for 65; points against 84.

5B P. B. Howe, D. Lomas

v. Scots, won 21-3 v. Rongotai B, won 8-5 v. Porirua, lost 0-5 v. Silverstream B, won 6-0 v. Rongotai B, won 25-0 v. St. Pat’s C, won 6-0 v. St. Pat’s B, lost 0-6 v. Wellington High, won 6-0 v. Porirua, drew 9-9 v. Scots College, won 11-6 v. Wellington High, lost 3-5 Games played 11, won 7, lost 3, drew 1. Points for 95; points against 39.

5B BACK ROW: R. J. Leverston, Van Zweeden, D. Rouse, R. P Morris, A. Bradnock, A. Simpson, I. W. Tisch, R. Fletcher.

MIDDLE ROW: A. McSweeney, A. J. Owen, C. Beasley, D. Lomas, P. Howe, R. Paterson, R. Youmans, M. Ward.

FRONT ROW: L. MiLean, R. Gifford, T. Christmas, C. Evans. S. C. Brabant.

5A BACK ROW: C. R. Walker, D. R. Stevens, K. Wilson, A. Roberts, J. Bernau, D. Munro, S. Grant.

MIDDLE ROW: B. Allen, N. Johnstone, W. Simpson, P. Hunter.

FRONT ROW: A. Heywood, R. Hunt, P. Hobbs, R. Butcher, D. Brooking.

SWIMMING Novelty races, diving competitions, and grade races -

plus an interform competition run on similar lines to that of the Athletic Sports - gave a new look to the Swimming Sports. Spectator interest was generated by these events and held by programme and commentary.

Outstanding performances were recorded by several swimmers.

M. Hayman set new records in the Junior 33 1/3rd yards Breaststroke (20.2 secs.), the Junior 66 2/3rds yards Breaststroke (46.3 secs.) and the Intermediate 100 yards Breaststroke (1 min. 14.48 secs.)

T. Freeman set new records in the Intermediate 100 yards Backstroke (1 min. 10.9 secs.) and in the Intermediate 33 1/3rd yards Butterfly (18.9 secs.).

N. Worboys set a new time of 2 min. 13.0 secs, in the Senior 200 yards Freestyle.

Two relay records were broken. 4B set a new time of 1

min. 15.2 sec. in the fourth form relay, and 6B5 timed 1 min. 12.4 secs, in the lower sixth form relay.

INTER COLLEGIATE SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Wellington College team performed extremely well this year at the Annual Inter-Collegiate Championships held at the Freyberg Pool.

Among the more successful competitors were N. Worboys who won the 200 metres freestyle Over 16 and was placed second in the 100 metres free¬style Over 16; C. McDougall received a second and third place in the 200 metres freestyle Over 16 and the 100 metres backstroke Over 16 respectively.

Congratulations to M. Hayman who broke the record for the 33 1/3 metres breaststroke Over 14. His time was 23.6 seconds, nearly one second off the old record.

Other participants in the championships were B. Lindsay who was placed second in the 33 1/3rd metres freestyle over 14; F. Estall who obtained a first in the 33 1/3rd metres freestyle over 15 and a third in the 100 metres freestyle over 15.

N. Livingstone, G. Moody, D. Read, M. Meyers, R. Patterson, B. Wilson, P. Howman, J. Jenkins, D. Laird and G. Archer also competed in the Swimming Championships

INTERCOLLEGIATE SWIMMING TEAM, 1969 BACK ROW: P. H. Smith, G. C. Moody, G. R. Paterson, R. R. G. Porter, M. M. Meyers, C. R. McDougall, R. A. Smyth.

SECOND ROW: P. N. Wedde, M. D. Gifford, N. E. Worboys, M. F. Meyers, G. M. Archer, D. M. Laird, C. C. Renouf, J. H. Jenkins.

THIRD ROW: P. J. McKenzie, B. R. Wilson, M. K. Hayman, B. E. Lindsay, P. J. Cashin, P. B. Howman, D. K. Read, F. Estall, R. M. Paterson.

IN FRONT: D. R. Hunt, B. H. P. Carter, I. R. Webster, N. J. Livingstone (Captain).

and our congratulations are extended to these boys on a splendid performance.

Wellington College’s success in the Medley Relays should not go unmentioned. We secured a first in the over 14, two seconds in the under 14 and over 16 and a third in the over 13.

In the relay events the college maintained its high standards with three firsts, in the over 14, 15 and 16 and a second in the under 14.

It is hoped that 1970 will prove to be another successful year and we look forward to seeing new faces in the team.

B.C.

he broke his own record setting a new one of 1 min. 19.8 secs. Tony Freeman gained fourth place in the Boys over 15 years 110 yards Backstroke with a time of 1 min. 15.0 secs.

Ross Paterson came third in the Boys under 14 years 110 yards Backstroke. His time was 1 min. 20.6 secs. He also gained third place in the Boys under 15 220 yards Backstroke with a time of 2 min. 45.8 secs.

S.C.

NORTH ISLAND SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Wellington College team that went to Palmerston North to compete in the North Island Swimming Championships comprised: D. Spoor, T. Hayman, M. Hayman, R. Paterson, A. Freeman, F. Estall, N. Worboys.

Michael Hayman gained third place in the Boys under 15 years 220 yards Breaststroke with a time of 3 min. 1.2 secs. He also came second in the Boys under 15 years 110 yards Breaststroke with a time of 1 min. 22.6 sec. Tony Hayman gained second place in the Boys over 15 years 220 yards Breaststroke with a time of 2 min. 57.2 secs.

In the preliminaries of the Boys over 15 years 110 yards Breaststroke Tony Hayman set a new record with his 1 min. 20.6 secs, and later that day in the finals of the race

WELLINGTON COLLEGE NORTH ISLAND CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM R. Paterson, D. Spoor, A. Hayman, M. Hayman, F. Estall.

SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS

* Denotes New Record.

FROM THE PRELIMINARIES: 33 1/3rd yards Relay - 6B5 set a new record of 1 min. 11.5 secs, in the heat.

33 1/3rd yards Breaststroke - M. Hayman set a new record of 20.2 secs, in the heat.

RESULTS OF FINAL: EVENT FIRST 33 1/3rd yards Freestyle Under 13 B. Carter, 3A Under 14 M. Gifford, 4A Junior B. Lindsay, 5ShB Intermediate F. Estall, 5C 66 2/3rds yards Freestyle Under 14 R. Paterson, 3C2 Junior M. Hayman, 5A Intermediate F. Estall, 5C Senior N. Livingstone, 6S1 100 yards Freestyle Junior D. Read, 4B Intermediate F. Estall, 5C Senior N. Worboys, 6B5 200 yards Freestyle Senior N. Worboys, 6B5 Grade: 33 1/3rc yards Freestyle 3rd 3ShB 4th 4A Lower 5th 5C Upper 5th/Lower 5th 6C1 Upper 6th 6B5 Relay 33 1/3rd yards 3rd 3C2 4th 4B Lower 5th 5C Upper 5th/Lower 6th 6C2 Upper 6th 6B5 Novelty Races 3rd Obstacle 3ShC 4th Obstacle 4A Lower 5th Obstacle 5B N. Livingstone, 6S1 Dive: Novelty Fletcher, 3C2 Old Boys v. Day Boys v.

Day Boys House Relay 33 1/3rd yards Breaststroke Junior M. Hayman, 5A Intermediate D. Read, 4B 66 2/3rds yards Breaststroke Junior M. Hayman, 5A Senior M. Meyers, 6R1 100 yards Breaststroke Intermediate M. Hayman, 5A Senior M. Meyers, 6R1 200 yards Breaststroke Senior M. Meyers, 6R1 Inter-form Competition 4B 33 1/3rd yards Backstroke Junior R. Paterson, 3C2 Intermediate P. Howman, 5ShA 66 2/3rds yards Backstroke Junior R. Paterson, 3C2 Intermediate T. Freeman, 6C2 Senior N. Livingstone,6S1 100 yards Backstroke Senior T. Freeman, 6C2 Intermediate N. Worboys, 6B5 33 1/3rd yards Butterfly Intermediate T. Freeman, 6C2 Senior J. Jenkins, 6B4 66 2/3rds yards Butterfly Senior No Race

SECOND

THIRD

TIME

M. Webster, 3ShB R. Paterson, 3C1 B. Wilson, 5A J. Rout, 6B3

P. McKenzie, 3ShA T. Estall, 3C1 P. Gaskin, 4B M. Watt, 6B4

20.5 secs.

19.2 secs.

17.9 secs.

16.4 secs.

M. Gifford, 4A P. Gaskin, 4B G. Paterson, 5B G. Moody, 6R2

D. Carter, 3ShA M. Gifford, 4A M. Watt, 6B4 C. Oldfield, U5

42.8 secs.

39.2 secs.

37.3 secs.

38.6 secs.

P. Gaskin, 4B G. Paterson, 5B J. Jenkins, 6B4

B. Wilson, 5A M. McKenzie, 6B4 C. Oldfield, U5

1 min. 6.1 secs.

1 min. 0.3 secs.

1 min. 0.6 secs.

C. McDougall, 6R1

J. Jenkins, 6B4

2 min. 13.0 secs.*

3C1 4B 5GB 6B3 6S1

3A 4ShA 5B 6AL

21.9 secs.

17.6 secs.

17.8 secs.

17.9 secs.

18.8 secs.

3ShB 4A 5B 6B3 6R2

3C1 4C 5ShA 6C1 6B4

1 min. 26.0 secs.

1 min. 15.2 secs.* 1 min. 13.6 secs.

1 min. 13.0 secs.

1 min. 12.5 secs.*

3C1 4B 5GA

3B 4ShA 5GB Mexted, 4GB H. Whiteman, 5GB

Old Boys

House

1 min. 8.3 secs.

D. Read, 4B R. Porter, 5ShA

R. Spring, 4GB D. Butcher, 6C2

21.3 secs.

23.7 secs.

D. Read, 4B D. Laird, 6R1

M. Meyers, 4B C. Dysart, 6B4

46.3 secs.* 52.4 secs.

D. Read, 4B D. Laird, 6R1

D. Butcher, 6C1 R. Smyth, 6A

1 min. 14 4 secs.* 1 min. 22.2 secs.

D. Laird, 6R1 6R1

6B5

M. Meyers, 4B J. Rout, 6B3

P. Gaskin, 4B K. McDougall, 5ShA

21.8 secs.

22.2 secs.

M. Meyers, 3B P. Howman, 5ShA G. Archer, 6S1

R. Hunt, 3ShA G. Paterson, 5B P. Wedde, 6S1

48.0 secs.

45.9 secs.

49.9 secs.

C. Renouf, 6C2 C. McDougall, 6R1

M. Meyers, 6R1

1 min. 10.9 secs.* 1 min. 11.4 secs.

R. Porter, 5ShA P. Smith, 6R1

P. Wedde, 6S1

3 min. 8.4 secs.

18.9 secs.* 21.3 secs.

100 yards Medley Open Grade Races: 33 1/3rd yards 3rd 4th Lower 5th Upper 5th & Lwr. 6th Upper 6th Relays 3rd 4th Lower 5th Upper 5th & Lwr. 6th Upper 6th Diving

N. Worboys, 6B5

M. Hayman, 5A

G. Moody, 6R1

1 min. 9 secs.

3ShB 4A 5C 6C1 6B5

3C1 4B 5GB 6B3 6S1

3A 4ShA 5B 6AL —

21.9 secs.

17.6 secs.

17.8 secs.

17.9 secs.

18.8 secs.

3C2 4B 5C 6C2 6B5 Fletcher, 3C2 Livingstone, 6S1 * Record

3ShB 4A 5B 6B3 6R2

3C1 4C 5ShA 6C1 6B4 Whiteman, 5GB Mexted, 4GB + Record set in the heats

1 min. 26.0 secs.

1 min. 15.2 secs.* 1 min. 13.1 secs.

1 min. 13.0 secs.

1 min. 12.5 secs.+

SOCCER Mr. R. Hill, Mr. I. McGillivray, K. Hatley (5B),

A staggered start in a junior race - Sports Day.

Did this man cause it?

John Jenkins winning the Senior 33 1/3 Butterfly Championship.

D. Liddell Let me at least open on a bright note by offering Stephen Bruce, captain of the 1st XI in 1966 and 1967, our congratulations on being selected for the N.Z. World Cup team. He was always a good example on and off the field, and never wavered in his absolute loyalty to his college, even when Club honours were in the offing. Many of our present players would do well to emulate him.

The problems of running Soccer here at college followed the pattern of previous years - two coaches and a pupil struggling to keep initially six, but later five, teams going and from some quarters little co-operation from the pupils. After 26 years of Soccer in the college visitors are still being asked to get changed under the trees and often return home long distances caked in mud.

Unless more coaches are available we will have to reduce the number of teams playing next season to three, which is regrettable because the college has been able to perform a useful function by providing games for boys in whom clubs would show little interest.

Strangely enough, in a year when the 1st XI was almost disbanded, we ended on a high note with the very successful Inter-Secondary School Soccer Tournament held at Rongotai College during the first week of the August holidays. Of the college teams the Intermediate XI, coached by Mr. McGillivray, was the most successful, losing only one of the sixteen matches played; this loss being partly due to the defection of two players prepared to put club before college and unable to meet the high standards of behaviour set in our matches. Of the junior teams the A was slightly more successful than the B and, in general enthusiasm, behaviour and dress, they were always a credit to their college. Our thanks go to Mr. McGillivray (Intermediates), K. Hatley 5B for assistance with the junior teams, P. Liddell looking after a junior team on Saturday mornings and to the Hatley family for providing oranges for the 1st XI and for their most loyal support.

1st XI Once again prospects for the season did not appear too bright as for the second year in succession only four boys remained from the previous year’s 1st XI. Our difficulties

FIRST XI SOCCER, 1969 STANDING: G. Bertos, M. Kotsapa, M. Hughson, P. Thompson, N. Matsopoulis, G. Weiss, T. Henderson.

SITTING: J. Nauta, B. Discombe, I. S. Watson (Captain), K. Hatley (Vice Captain), K. Day, Mr. R. Hill (Coach).

FRONT: E. R. McDonald.

increased when first the captain, and scorer of most of our goals, Arthur Brown, left college in May and when Henry Nauta, a South Island Rep, left us in July. The effect of the loss of these two top class players is illustrated in the results of the matches played against Naenae College, the first of which we won 5-1 and the second we lost 2-3.

Furthermore, in an attempt to find the best combination the team has been constantly changed and players frequently asked to play out of position. Having handed out not a few defeats in recent years, and often had more than our fair share of luck, it is inevitable that the time would come when we would have to contend with regular defeats. The point is well illustrated by the results of the 2nd XI, yet all credit to Leslie Galler for keeping the team together and their team spirit remained pretty high.

For the 1st XI Peter Thompson in goal was un-doubtedly responsible for saving us from much heavier defeats and some of his brilliant saves gave a great fillip to the rest of the team. Kevin Hatley, in defence, gave many sound performances and put in a great deal of hard work, often coping well with forwards of more mature stature.

Stewart Watson, the captain, also carried a large part of the defensive work on his shoulders and he is deceptively

fast over a short distance. Johnny Weiss improved with every game, but most noteworthy was the outstanding performances of some of the fourth formers, introduced late in the season to fill the gaps left by Brown, and Nauta - namely Bertos, Bolt, Matsopoulis and Wong.

Wellington College 3, New Plymouth Boys High School 3 For the arrival of the New Plymouth team Wellington turned on one of its typical dirty Southerly days—cold, wet and windy. But Saturday dawned bright and sunny while the continued wind dried off the Basin No. 2 to give reasonably good playing conditions. The game opened at a fast past and within five minutes N.P.B.H.S. scored. Their left winger got the better of a tussle with Britson and shot on the run. The speed of the ball caught Thompson unawares and it went in under his body. Thereafter, he did not put a foot wrong and some of his later saves were worthy of a top class player. During the following 20 minutes both goals had some very narrow escapes while Kotsapa emerged as our strongest defender, breaking up many dangerous attacks. At last Henry Nauta, receiving a through ball from his brother John, flicked a shot over the goalie’s outstretched arm to make it 1-1. A short while later another through ball, this time to Lex Bartlett on the

wing, was hammered into the corner of the net. At half time the score was 2-1 to Wellington.

We were not long into the second half when Henry Nauta dribbled past three defenders and side footed the ball into the corner of the net. At this stage with about half an hour to go Wellington looked all set for a comfortable win. However, it was not all Wellington by any means and this was often proved when Phil Thompson was called on to bring off brilliant saves.

Further, the score apart, the sides had appeared very evenly matched in the play so far. With a quarter of an hour to go N.P.B.H.S. had levelled to 3-3 with two well taken goals - one blast from 30 yards and the other a well placed shot from close in. Thus the final fifteen minutes were played out in an atmosphere of great excitement and tension with both teams striving for the winner. All in all the final score 3-3 was a fair reflection of the play and proved to be a very popular result all round.

We look forward to meeting N.P.B.H.S. again next season.

Wanganui Boy’s College 2, Wellington College 0 We travelled to Wanganui full of apprehension, with Brown and Nauta gone, and the team at its lowest ebb.

It did not help matters to hear that Wanganui had lost only one match so far during the season and even that by a very narrow margin. It was clear from the opening skirmishes that Wanganui were far too strong for us and the game become mainly a question of Wellington

Henry Nauta calls for the ball as Matsopoulis draws a defender versus N.P.B.H.S.

breaking up the numerous Wanganui attacks. There were very few serious attacks on the Wanganui goal during the first half while the two Wanganui goals came within ten minutes of each other, a short while before half time. The first was a textbook goal with the Wanganui inside forward leaping high to head home an accurate centre from the left wing. The second came as a direct result of a half-hearted tackle by a Wellington defender to give a Wanganui forward an easy goal. In the second half both Discombe and McDonald found themselves in a position close in, with only the goalie to beat, and both unfortunately mis-kicked - it could happen to anyone and this is how games are won and lost. As a final gesture Hatley hit the cross bar with a well placed shot and the goalie beaten. It would have been an unfair reflection of the play had we equalised at this stage. We are only sorry that we could not give Wanganui a little stronger competition this year.

Wanganui Boy’s College 2nd XI 0, Wellington 1 It was during this period of the year that the flu bug was most active and so we were forced to take a couple of fourth formers to make up a complete team. Bolt and Hill travelled up to complete the forward line. From the start Wanganui pressed hard and only some good goal-keeping

by Evans prevented them from scoring. Wellington were getting through at the other end and, eventually, late in the first half, Bartlett on the left wing put us one up. The second half saw Welling¬ton penned mainly in their own half and often defending desperately. This was the pattern of play to the final whistle with Wellington scraping home with a win 1-0.

Tournament Held in Wellington, 25th-29th August, Main Venue - Rongotai College After many months of trial and tribulation we were very pleased to be able to take a turn at being a host centre for an Inter-Secondary School Tournament. The local colleges taking part were Rongotai, Tawa, Wellington and Mana, while Rongotai College kindly made their ground available for 16 of the matches played. Four matches were played at Wellington College on the converted hockey pitch. As was hoped for, there was some excellent soccer, excitement and interest, while the final match between Rongotai and Linwood provided a fitting climax. Linwood won 1-0. Other colleges taking part were Cashmere from Christ¬church and Mt. Roskill and Takapuna from Auckland. This tournament, between 1st XI’s from each of the colleges proved to be far superior in every respect to the Under 16 Rep Tournaments organised by the clubs.

Another Tournament was taking place simultaneously at Gisborne between colleges from Auckland, Christchurch, Gisborne, Oamaru and Whakatane. This new type of Tournament, in¬augurated in Christchurch in 1967, looks like increasing its popularity and eventually replacing the under 16 type tournament.

Considering that the Wellington College team experienced such a poor season and were fielding a forward line composed entirely of fourth formers, they did surprisingly well. They led by the odd goal in three of their matches and missed getting into the semi-final on goal average after a humiliating defeat 11-0 by Takapuna.

Of the first six goals against this Auckland team the first three were from penalties. The college team eventually finished 4th of out eight teams. Regardless of the results

they thoroughly enjoyed the week’s soccer. Of the other matches Rongotai, Linwood, Tawa and Takapuna emerged as the strongest teams though Cashmere could possibly have ousted Takapuna from the semi-finals, had they had their complete team at the commencement of the tournament. Fittingly, the two strongest teams reached the final and the soccer played was all the better for it.

We very much look forward to competing in future years and it is comforting to know that Wellington is capable of staging a tournament when required. We thank all those parents who helped with billets, always a major problem, and the college mothers who helped with the delightful afternoon tea on the final day of the tournament.

1st XI Results Played 24, won 8, Lost 13, Drew 3, Goals for 68, Goals against 83. v. Naenae, won 5-1 v. Rongotai, lost 0-3 v. St. Pat’s, won 6-2 v. Mana, lost 2-3 v. Wellington Diamond United, drew 4-4 v. St. Pat’s, won 8-3 v. Naenae, lost 2-3 v. Tawa, lost 4-7 v. Cadets, lost 0-2 v. New Plymouth Boys High, drew 3-3 v. Heretaunga, won 5-2 v. Tawa B, won 3-2 v. High School, lost 1-4 v. Rongotai C, drew 3-3 v. Wanganui Boys College, lost 0-2 v. Cadets, lost 0-6 v. Kapiti, lost 2-4 v. Kapiti. lost 1-3 v. Old Boys, won 6-4 Tournament v. Cashmere, won 4-2 v. Tawa, lost 2-4 v. Takapuna, lost 1-11 v. Mt. Roskill, lost 2-4 v. Mana, won 2-0 2nd XI The continual reshuffle of the 1st XI, to find the strongest combination, obviously had its repercussions once again on the stability of the 2nd XI. Further, the disbanding of the Intermediate A team midway through the season meant the introducing of some younger players - notably the two Wongs, Norman and Tommy. Some of this teams early defeats were almost certainly caused by players failing to turn up. Their main problem was an unsettled forward line with players playing one week for the 1st XI, the next for the 2nd and so on. As a result they lacked punch and cohesion. In goal Murray Painter gained in confidence and efficiency and the defence generally was well held together by Leslie Galler. From the coaches point of view this was a sound team whose enthusiasm for the game more than compensated for their many losses.

SECOND XI Coach: Mr. R. Hill BACK ROW: N. Wong, D. Sharpe, M. Button, L. Bartlett, T. Wong.

FRONT ROW: R. Bolt, M. Painter, Mr. R. Hill (Coach), L. Galler, A. Hill.

Results Played 16, Won 5, Drew 2, Lost 9, Goals for 27, Goals against 65. v. Heretaunga, won 2-1 v. High School, lost 2-7 v. Heretaunga, lost 1-6 v. Wainuiomata, lost 1-3 v. Rongotai B, lost 1-11 v. Wellington College Masters XI, won 1-0. (For R. Michael: “Prima Donna’’ Cup) v. Tawa, lost 1-5 v. High School, lost 0-4 v. Shelly Bay, won 9-1 v. Tawa B, drew 2-2 v. Justice Dept. Cadets, drew 2-2 v. Wainuiomata, lost 2-5 v. Wanganui Boys College, won 1-0 v. Rongotai C, lost 0-5 v. St. Pat’s, lost 2-13 v. Cadets, won by default Intermediate Team Coach: Mr. McGillivray For the first five matches of the season the Inter-mediate B XI was drawn from a squad of fourth form boys. At this stage attendance and effort at training left something to be desired although there was a good nucleus of loyal and wholehearted team members. Significantly, some of the teams performances then were rather scrappy and one game was lost and another only drawn after a 3 goal lead was frittered away.

However, after the amalgamation with the remnant of the Intermediate A squad, a gradual improvement was evident. Regular and punctual attendance at the Tuesday and Thursday practices and greater concentration helped to bring about a better team effort on Saturdays.

N. Matsopoulis, who had captained the team, was promoted to the College 1st XI but returned to play several games near the season’s end. Factors which helped some of the players to develop increased confidence were, the ever reliable performances of Evans in goal and the consistently tenacious tackling and determined clearances of Mason at centre back. Wilson surprised his colleagues when he switched from the forward line to

INTERMEDIATE A/B Coach: Mr. I. MacGillivray BACK ROW: A. Varahaus, D. Galler, P. Matasopoulos, P. Dasent, G. Wilson.

MIDDLE ROW: R. Discombe, R. Bolt (Captain), Mr. I. MacGillivray (Coach), D. Roberts, A. Hill.

SITTING: G. Mason, M. W. Bennett.

full back and there developed into a most promising performer. In mid-field the hard work and forceful play of Galler and Varuhas enabled the forwards to mount many dangerous attacks. Up front the team had excellent service from R. Bolt (who took over the captaincy for the second half of the season) and his ball control and accurate shooting were the team’s most formidable offensive weapons. G. Bertos also showed consistent skill, both as a winger and as a striker, while A. Hill, when moved into the forward line, set up many goals with shrewd passes and scored several as well. Roberts was an accurate crosser of the ball from either wing and throughout impressed as a most useful player.

A particularly pleasing feature of the second half of the season was that those Intermediate players who were called on to turn out for the College 1st and 2nd XI’s at Wanganui and the Inter-Secondary Schools Tournament, all acquitted themselves well and showed encouraging ability to rise to the occasion.

Results v. St. Pat’s, won 5-4 v. Porirua, won 5-1 v. Tawa, won 6-1 v. St. Pat’s, drew 4-4 v. Seatoun, lost 1-3 v. Under 14 Reps, won 5-1 v. Mana A, drew 2-2 v. High School A, won 6-0 v. Seatoun, drew 1-1 v. St. Pat’s, won 6-3 v. Porirua, won 14-0 v. Tawa A, won 5-0 v. Tawa B, won 3-1 v. Mana A, won 8-3 v. High School, won 4-1

Junior A and B Teams Coaches: Mr. R. Hill, K. Hatley Saturdays: P. Liddell Again we had sufficient players interested to field four teams but because of insufficient numbers of coaches we were forced to select two. The standard was very even and in the initial stages the A and B had little significance, both being about equal in strength. It took practically the whole of the season to produce a truly A XI which had an unsettling effect on both teams. This to some extent explains the poor results of the A team in the early matches. Unfortunately, both Hill and Tsimbourlas, right and left backs, were out of matches due to injuries received in the early part of the season. However, we eventually produced a good combination with Kaye in the centre of the A team establishing himself as a solid defender; Cowley, Glover and Anderson provided the main thrust up front. Scott proved an able captain.

This team shows much potential and after a couple of seasons together should do well. Christoforou played two outstanding matches for the opposition in our games against Onslow as for both matches they were short of players.

The B team’s greatest handicap was that they were on average much smaller than their opponents - an important factor at this level of soccer. There were several players with obvious soccer skill who were frequently brushed off the ball or outrun by bigger boys. However, they proved one of the college’s keenest sides and were always excellently turned out. Pickering, Anderson and Blundell provided the main defensive trio while Wasiksiri, Aguero and Preston provided the main attack. Harding starting off with the B team proved difficult to place but eventually did well as left half for the A team. The late introduction of Hosking gave more power to the attack but it is a pity his aggression is not commensurate with his size. Eventually we introduced Trustrum as our secret weapon and he scored in both of the matches in which he played.

JUNIOR “A” Coach: Mr. Ft. Hill BACK ROW: J. Anderson, D. Christoforou, G. M. Cowley, B. Harding, D. Tsimbourlas, C. Hill, M. Green.

MIDDLE ROW: D. Liddell, D. C. Scott, Mr. R. Hill (Coach), R. J. Phare, L. A. Aguero.

SITTING: Kaye. A. Wong, Glover.

Results A Team v. Tawa, lost 1-2 v. Viard, lost 0-7 v. Rongotai, lost 0-3 v. Junior B, won 4-0 v. Onslow, won 6-1 (loaned two players) v. High School, won 5-1 v. St. Pat’s, lost 1-3 v. Rongotai C, won 5-0 v. Viard, won 3-0 v. B Team, won 7-4 v. Tawa B, won 6-1 v. Onslow, lost 4-6 (Again we had to give Onslow players) v. Mana, won 2-2 Played 13, Won 8, Lost 5, Goals for 45, Goals against 30.

CRICKET Master in Charge: Mr. Farland This year the policy of allowing maximum participation by the boys in the Saturday afternoon inter-college competition was continued despite a lack of sufficient coaches. Most teams were able to get some coaching after school but many had to be left to their own devices on Saturdays. They acquitted and behaved themselves very well.

Once again bowlers dominated but it must have been some time since we recorded three centuries and one near-century in a season. A. Brown, who left school during the winter, made 101 n.o. for the 1st XI against Tawa. D. Brabant and J. Davidson of the third form made 115 each and W. Blades made 96.

Fullest advantage was taken of all visits to Wellington secondary schools by the Cricket Council Coach, Mr. Horton, and we now have a fair sized contingent at the third and fourth form "nursery nets'' at the Basin Reserve.

A further fourth form team was entered in the third term, making our school's total entry thirteen, almost one third of the number of all teams entered in the Wellington and Hutt Valley districts.

The work done by Mr. Booth as coach of the first eleven was greatly appreciated and we are sorry to have to farewell him so soon.

1st XI

JUNIOR “B” Coach, K. Hatley, 5B. FRONT ROW: D. P. Kaye, A. Wong, D. Glover.

BACK ROW: D. Blundell, R. Anderson, W. J. Hosking, W. Hatley, M. Pickering.

MIDDLE ROW: M. Greenside, I. E. Scorey, K. Hatley (Coach), R. Taranchoukov, J. James SITTING: D. Preston, D. Wasiksiri.

B Team v. Porirua, won 3-0 v. Sat. Pat’s, won 5-1 v. Kapiti, lost 0-4 v. Junior A, lost 0-4 v. Tawa B, lost 2-3 v. Rongotai B, lost 1-4 v. Porirua A, won 6-1 v. Onslow, won 4-2 v. A Team, lost 4-7 v. Viard, lost 2-4 v. Rongotai C, lost 1-4 v. Porirua, won by default Played 13, Won 6, Lost 7, Goals for 30, Goals again 36.

Coach: Mr. R. J. Booth Team: G. C. Moody (Captain), A. J. Brown (Vice Captain, 1st Term), G. G. Lindsay (Vice Captain, 3rd Term), K. A. Atkinson, S. C. George, P. J. Wells, B. E. Lindsay, W. M. Deterte, T. W. Downes, G. S. Lynch, P. H. Brooks, G. H. Wills. v. Onslow. Draw.

Onslow 172-7 declared (Brooks 2-23, Atkinson 2-10).

Wellington 72-2 (Brown 42, Atkinson 27 n.o.). v. Tawa. Won by innings and 20 runs.

Tawa 74 (Lynch 5-3, G. Lindsay 2-16) and 72 (Lynch 4-15, Wills 2-16).

Wellington 166-7 declared (Brown 101 n.o., Atkinson 29). v. St. Bernards. Won by an innings and 42 runs.

Wellington 218-7 declared (Brown 70, G. Lindsay 58 n.o., Downes 29).

St. Bernards 95 (Brooks 5-31, G. Lindsay 2-21) and 81 (Lynch 5-14, Wills 2-22). v. St. Bernards. Draw.

Wellington College 83 (Downes 23 n.o.) and 132-6 (B. Lindsay 33 Retired).

St. Bernards 138-7 declared (Lynch 4-25). v. H.V.H.S. Draw (1st innings tie).

H.V.H.S. 221-8 declared (Wills 6-63) and 70-3.

Wellington 221 (B. Lindsay 80, G. Lindsay 31, K. Atkinson 27). v. Taita. Draw (1st innings lead).

Wellington 144 (W. Deterte 54, Lynch 41).

Taita 51 (G. Lindsay 7-30, Brooks 3-18). v. Heretaunga. Lost by three wickets.

Wellington 68 and 129 (W. Deterte 33).

Heretaunga 135 (G. Lindsay 5-22, P. Brooks 3-37) and 66-7 (G. Lindsay 4-34, P. Brooks 3-25).

FIRST CRICKET XI Standing: P. H. Brooks, G. H. Wills, S. C. George, R. A. Deterte, T. W. Downes.

Sitting: P. J. Wells, W. M. Deterte, G. G. Lindsay (Vice-Captain), G. S. Lynch, K. A. Atkinson, Mr. R. Booth (Coach). In front: B. E. Lindsay.

Absent: G. C. Moody (Capt.)

SECOND ELEVEN CRICKET The Second XI match against Palmerston North Boys' High School this year was played at Welling-ton under perfect conditions.

Wellington lost the toss and were put in to bat by Palmerston. At lunch we were in a strong position being 149 for 9 with Taylor 48 not out. The team went on to make 159.

Palmerston were then dismissed for 64 in the afternoon.

Wellington batted again to make 134 for 7 thus leaving Palmerston 230 to make to win. They could not achieve this target and were all out at tea on the second day for 133, thus giving Wellington an outright win by 107 runs, in the first innings. Wellington made 149 (Taylor 44) and in the second innings made 134 for 7 (Deterte 44, Vance 30 n.o.). In their first innings P.N.B.H.S. made 64 with Blick taking 7 for 37 and Brown 3 for 14. In their second innings Palmerston North Boys' High made 133 with Broom taking 3 for 14 and Vance 3 for 39.

A.P.W.D.

2nd XI Coaches: Mr. Walls (First Term), Mr. Dentice (Third Term) Team: R. Blick (Captain), G. Caradus, C. Gray, R. Deterte, R. Vance, B. Brandon, K. Broom, C. Renouf, C. Taylor, B. Kirkham, C. Palliser, G. Archer.

First Term: v. St. Pat's Silverstream. Lost by 14 runs.

Well. Coll. 81. St. Pat's 95. v. Hutt Valley High. Won by 4 wickets. Well. Coll. 113-6. Hutt 96. v. Mana. Draw.

Mana 79. v. Wainuiomata 1st XI. Won by 1 wicket.

Well. Coll. 74-8. Wainuiomata 70. v. Rongotai. Draw.

Well. Coll. 122-9. Rongotai 123-2 dec.

Third Term: v. St. Pat's Silverstream. Won by 49 runs.

Well. Coll. 85-6 dec. St. Pat's 46 and 51-3. v. Rongotai. Won by an innings and 21 runs.

Well. Coll. 89-3 dec. Rongotai 16 and 52. v. Upper Hutt. Draw.

2nd CRICKET XI Coaches: Mr. Walls (First Term), Mr. Dentice (Third Term) BACK ROW: P. Castle, K. Broom, C. Taylor, R. Deterte, C. Palliser, B. Kirkham, R. Vance.

FRONT ROW: C. Gray, R. Blick (Captain), B. Brandon (Vice Captain), C. Renouf, G. Caradus.

ABSENT: G. Archer.

Well. Coll. 116. Upper Hutt 101-8. v. Wellington High School. Won by 62 runs.

Well. Coll. 130. High School 68.

Second XI Best Performances Batting - R. Deterte 81, B. Brandon 44, R. Deterte 40 n.o., P. Wells 40.

Bowling - R. Blick 8-17, R. Blick 8-22, R. Blick 7-34, B. Kirkham 6-11, K. Broom 5-16, R. Blick 5-23,- G. Archer 5-25, R. Vance 5-27, R. Blick 5-32, C. Palliser 4-4, C. Palliser 4-29.

3rd XI Coaches: Mr. R. Hill (First Term), Mr. Llewellyn (Third Term) Team: A. Hilton (Captain), P. Gormack, T. McLernon, D. McLernon, P. Dowling, C. Wiley, D. Parry, R. Standige, R. Hendry, E. Williams. L. Clare, A. Caughley, C. Butcher.

First Term: v. St. Patrick's. Draw.

Well. Coll. 182-7 dec. St. Pat's 103-9. v. Scots. Won by an innings and 2 runs.

Well. Coll. 165-3 dec. Scots 80 and 73. v. Tawa. Draw.

Well. Coll. 65. Tawa 19-1. v. Rongotai. Won by 50 runs.

Well. Coll. 127. Rongotai 77. v. St. Patrick's. Lost by 101 runs.

Well. Coll. 42 and 70-3. St. Pat's 143.

Third Term: v. Onslow. Won by 121 runs.

Well. Coll. 181. Onslow 60. v. Tawa. Lost by an innings and 13 runs.

Well. Coll. 52 and 54. Tawa 119. v. Rongotai. Won by 38 runs.

Well. Coll. 114-9 dec. and 31-1. Rongotai 76 and 84. v. Onslow. Won by 50 runs.

Well. Coll. 135-6 dec. and 103-2. Onslow 85. Games Played 9, Won 5, Drew 2, Lost 2.

Third XI Best Performances Batting - J. McLernon 64, E. Williams 63 n.o., G. Thornton 54 n.o., R. Standidge 41, R. Standidge 49, L. Clare 43, E. Williams 41, R. Standidge 40, A. Hilton 38, R. Morgan 37, D. McLernon 31, M. Bogle 30.

Bowling - P. Gormack 5-22, M. Bogle 5-37, R. Hendry 5-41, T. McLernon 4-11, G. Thornton 4-21, P. Gormack

3rd CRICKET XI Coaches: Mr. R. Hill (First Term), Mr. Llewellyn (Third Term) BACK ROW: E. Williams C. D. Wiley, L. Clare, P. Gormack, C. Butcher.

FRONT ROW: D. J. Parry, A. C. Hilton (Captain), R. L. Standidge, R. Hendry.

ABSENT: T. McLernon, D. McLernon, P. Dowling, A. Caughley.

4-27, T. McLernon 4-30, M. Bogle 4-39.

4th XI Coach: Mr. Yule Team: K. Hatley (Caotain), J. Akerauara, M. Bennett, A. Churchill, D. Deva, N. Fredricson, J. Lambert, W. Meyer, T. Naziris, B. Ranchhod, R. Vercoe.

First Term: v. Onslow. Won by 9 wickets outright.

Well. Coll. 95 and 45-1. Onslow 100 and 39. v. Mana. Won by 10 wickets outright.

Well. Coll. 105 and 7-0. Mana 74 and 35. v. Fifth XI. Won by 6 wickets.

Fourth XI 145-4. Fifth XI 141-8 dec. v. Rongotai. Won by 41 runs.

Well. Coll. 115 and 57. Rongotai 74 and 67-5. v. St. Patrick's. Won by 9 runs.

Well. Coll. 80 and 70-7 dec. St. Pat's 71 and 20-6.

Third Term: v. Onslow. Won by 65 runs.

Well. Coll. 113-5 dec. Onslow 48. v. Wellington High School A. Won by 66 runs.

Well. Coll. 96-8 dec. High School 30 and 54-9. v. Rongotai. Lost by 21 runs.

Well. Coll. 83 and 73-3. Rongotai 104 and 72-7 dec. v. St. Patrick's. Lost by an innings and 21 runs.

Well. Coll. 47 and 47. St. Pat's 116-3 dec. v. Wellington High School B. Won by an innings and 7 runs.

Well. Coll. 101. Wellington High School 30 and 63. v. Scots. Won by 8 runs.

Well. Coll. 96-9 dec. Scots 88 and 64-8.

Games Played 11, Won 9, Lost 2.

Fourth XI Best Performances Batting - W. Meyer 72, R. Vercoe 66 n.o., W. Meyer 42, B. Ranchhod 43, B. Ranchhod 42, B. Ranchhod 34, A. Churchill 31.

Bowling - K. Hatley 6-10, W. Meyer 6-11, B. Ranchhod 5-28, D. Deva 4-2, K. Hatley 4-5, J. Akerauara 4-7, W. Meyer 4-12, K. Hatley 4-12, A. Churchill 4-13, W. Meyer 4-26.

Third Term: v. St. Patrick's. Lost by 97 runs.

Well. Coll. 38. St. Pat's 135. v. Scots. Won by 5 runs.

Well. Coll. 67 and 14-2. Scots 62 and 63. v. Onslow. Won by an innings and 48 runs.

Well. Coll. 143. Onslow 42 and 52.

Fifth XI Best Performances Batting - L. Christie 83, L. Christie 82 n.o., J. Williams 63 n.o., M. Douglass 58 n.o., L. Williams 34, N. Mason 33, L. Galler 30.

Bowling - K. Day 6-14, L. Williams 5-11, R. O'Leary 5-26, K. Day 4-5, R. O'Leary 4-9, R. Morgan 4-12, K. Day 4-13, K. Day 4-16, R. O'Leary 4-20, K. Day 4-48, K. Day 4-58.

4th CRICKET XI Coach: Mr. Yule BACK ROW: M. Bennett, J. Akerauara, R. Vercoe, T. Naziris, A. Churchill.

FRONT ROW: B. Ranchhod, K. Hatley, D. Deva, A. W. Meyer.

ABSENT: N. L. Fredricson, J. Lambert.

5th XI Coach: Mr. Hickey Team: K. Day (Captain), A. Brown, R. Bailey, L. Christie, M. Douglass, L. Galler, P. Jones, N. Mason, R. Morgan, R. O'Leary, C. Walker, C. Hamlin.

First Term: v. St. Patrick's. Lost by 73 runs.

Well. Coll. 48 and 152-1 dec. St. Pat's 121-7 dec. and 25-5. v. Onslow. Won by 164 runs.

Well. Coll. 213-9. Onslow 48 and 16-9. v. Fourth XI. Lost by 6 wickets.

Fifth XI 141-8 dec. Fourth XI 145-4. v. Mana Won by default, v. Rongotai. Lost by an innings and 10 runs.

Well. Coll. 34 and 68. Rongotai 112-6 dec.

Fourth Form A Coaches: Mr. Paetz (First Term), Mr. Barrington (Third Term) Team: P. Castle (Captain), W. Blades, P. Baker, L. Evans, P. Francis, M. Green, R. Littlejohn, L. McLean, B. Roberts, R. Spring, R. Stevens, A. Hill.

First Term: v. St. Patrick's. Draw.

Well. Coll. 197-7 dec. St. Pat's 80-5. v. Porirua. Won by 47 runs.

Well. Coll. 122-6 dec. and 37-3 dec. Porirua 75 and 29-9. v. Rongotai. Draw.

Well. Coll. 147-7 dec. Rongotai 110-7.

4th FORM A CRICKET XI Coach: E. F. Barrington, B. Paetz.

BACK ROW: Mr. E. F. Barrington, P. Francis, R. Spring, L. Evans, R. Littlejohn, P. Baker, B. Roberts, L. McLean, M. Green.

FRONT ROW: A. Hill, P. Castle (Captain), W. Blades (Vice Captain), R. Stevens.

5th CRICKET XI Coach: Mr. P. R. Hickey C. Walker, R. Bailey, M. Douglass, N. Mason, K. Day (Captain), P. Jones, L. Christie, A. R. Brown, R. O'Leary, L. Galler, R. Morgan.

ABSENT: C. Hamlin.

v. St. Pat's. Tie. Well. Coll. 152-2 dec. St. Pat's 152. v. Porirua. Won by an innings and 17 runs.

Well. Coll. 161-7 dec. Porirua 74 and 70.

Third Term: v. St. Patrick's. Won by 2 runs.

Well. Coll. 72. St. Pat's 70. v. Porirua. Lost by 16 runs.

Well. Coll. 72. Porirua 88. v. Rongotai. Lost by 5 wickets.

Well. Coll. 117. Rongotai 143-5. v. St. Patrick's. Won by 149 runs.

Well. Coll. 207-3 dec. St. Pat's 58. v. Rongotai. Lost by 54 runs.

Well. Coll. 51 and 96-3 dec. Rongotai 105-4 dec. and 5-4. v. St. Patrick's. Draw.

Well. Coll. 143-6. St. Pat's 211-6 dec.

Games Played 11, Won 4, Tied 1, Drew 3, Lost 3.

Fourth Form A Best Performances Batting - W. Blades 96, R. Vance 83, R. Vance 78 n.o., W. Blades 74, J. Roberts 63 n.o., P. Castle 55, P. Francis 53, P. Castle 51, P. Castle 45, W. Blades 40, R. Vance 38, R. Stevens 37, R. Stevens 37, P. Francis 36 n.o., P. Baker 34, K. Broom 31.

Bowling - R. Spring 6-8, R. Spring 6-17, M. Green 6-36, R. Stevens 5-1, K. Broom 5-26, R. Spring 5-33, R. Stevens 4-6, R. Spring 4-11, K. Broom 4-15, M. Green 4-16, R. Stevens 4-23, M. Green 4-25, K. Broom 4-32.

Fourth Form B Coach: Mr. FarIand Team: W. Simpson (Captain), D. Archer, B. Brodie, G. Carruthers, R. Dalgleish, D. Galler, P. Gear, M. Gifford, P. Hemsley, S. Kember, K. Morris, P. Saxton, A. Hill (First Term).

First Term: v. Fourth Form C. Won by an innings and 8 runs.

Fourth B 104-3 dec. Fourth C 18 and 78. v. Tawa. Won by 61 runs.

Well. Coll. 91. Tawa 30. v. Rongotai. Won by 62 runs.

Well. Coll. 130. Rongotai 68 and 84-9. v. Scots. Won by an innings and 39 runs.

Well. Coll. 109-3 dec. Scots 27 and 43.

Third Term: v. Fourth Form C. Won by an innings and 38 runs.

Fourth B 98. Fourth C 17 and 43. v. Porirua. Won by an innings and 49 runs.

Well. Coll. 131. Porirua 50 and 32. v. Fourth Form D. Won by 39 runs.

Fourth B 96. Fourth D 59. v. Tawa. Won by 2 runs.

Well. Coll. 61. Tawa 59.

Games Played 8, Won 8.

Fourth Form B Best Performances Batting - D. Galler 61, A. Hill 51, D. Galler 40,

D. Galler 32, D. Galler 32.

Bowling - D. Archer 6-14, D. Archer 6-32, A. Hill 5-7, D. Archer 5-16, D. Archer 5-17, D. Archer 5-23, D. Archer 4-3, A. Hill 4-6, P. Gear 4-8, P. Gear 4-11, W. Simpson 4-12.

Fourth Form C Coach - Mr. Burnett Team. D. Peirse (Captain), R. Best, A. Furniss, M. Rands, D. Schneidemann, G. Simpson, K. Svenson, G. Richards, M. Ward, A. Wood, R. Tasker, B. Zwartz.

First Term: v. Fourth Form B. Lost by an innings and 8 runs.

Fourth C 18 and 78. Fourth B 104-3 dec. v. Tawa. Draw.

Well. Coll. 64. v. Rongotai. Lost by 37 runs.

Well. Coll. 74 and 122-7. Rongotai 111. v. Scots. Won by 15 runs.

Well. Coll. 59 and 92-8. Scots 44.

Third Term: v. Porirua. Won by default. v. Fourth Form D. Lost by 10 wickets.

Fourth C 39 and 52. Fourth D 79 and 12-0. v. Fourth Form B. Lost by an innings and 38 runs.

Fourth C 17 and 43. Fourth B 98. v. Tawa. Lost by 9 wickets.

Well. Coll. 16 and 46. Tawa 57 and 7-1. v. Porirua. Well. Coll. 49 and 57. Porirua 101 and 7-3. v. Fourth Form D. Lost by 22 runs.

Fourth C 63 and 36-1. Fourth D 85 and 50-4 dec.

Games Played 10, Won 2, Drew 1, Lost 7.

Fourth Form C Best Performances Batting - K. Svenson 33, R. Tasker 32n.o.

Bowling - R. Tasker 8-19, R. Tasker 7-29, D Peirse 6-9, R. Tasker 5-5, R. Tasker 5-35.

4th FORM C CRICKET XI Coach: Mr. R. A. Burnett STANDING: D. B. Zwartz, A. J. Wood, A. M. Furniss, R. K. Best, K. Svenson, J. Tasker, G. Simpson.

FRONT: G. L. Richards, D. Pierse (Captain), H. J. Ward. D. I. Schneideman.

ABSENT: M. Rands.

4th FORM B CRICKET XI Coach: Mr. Farland BACK ROW: G. Carruthers, P. Saxton, K. Morris, S. Kember, P. Hemsley, P. Gear.

FRONT ROW: R. Dalgleish, L. Simpson (Captain), D. Archer (Vice Captain), D. Christoforou.

ABSENT: D. Galler, B. Brodie, M. Gifford, A. Hill (1st Term).

Fourth Form D (THIRD TERM ONLY) Coach: Mr. Farland Team: M. Stott (Captain), C. Anastasiou, J. Beaton, G. Bertos, G. Brock, A. Cassels, S. Christie, J. Goode, A. Khan, M. McLea, P. Niven, J. Paterson, A. Christoforou. v. Tawa Won by 11 runs.

Well. Coll. 68. Tawa 57.

v. Fourth Form C. Won by 10 wickets.

Fourth D 79 and 13-0. Fourth C 39 and 52. v. Porirua. Won by 7 wickets.

Well. Coll. 73 and 104-3. Porirua 47 and 123-4 dec. v. Fourth Form B. Lost by 39 runs.

Fourth D 57, Fourth B 96. v. Fourth Form C. Won by 22 runs.

Fourth D 85 and 50-4 dec. Fourth C 63 and 36-1.

Games Played 5, Won 4, Lost 1.

Fourth Form D Best Performances Batting - M. McLea 45 n.o., G. Bertos 31.

Bowling - P. Niven 9-16, P. Niven 8-17, P. Niven 7-35, G. Bertos 5-34.

3rd FORM A CRICKET XI ABSENT: R. Dean, L. Harding, B. Kemp.

BACK ROW: J. Glcver, D. Kaye, R. Beasley, D. Collins, M. Osten, R. Meyer.

FRONT ROW: R. Taranchakov (Vice Captain), R. Anderson (Captain), A. Manning, B. Kerry.

v. Scots. Won by 92 runs.

Well. Coll. 134-5 dec. Scots 32 and 43-7.

Games Played 11, Won 5, Drew 1, Lost 4.

Third Form A Best Performances Batting - R. Taranchakov 57 n.o., R. Taranchakov 52, J. Glover 47, D. Kaye 40, J. Glover 37, R. Taranchakov 36 n.o.

Bowling - D. Collins 6-13, R. Anderson 4-9, B. Kenny 5-22, R. Anderson 4-4, B. Kenny 4-12, R. Anderson 4-12, R. Taranchakov 4-12, D. Collins 4-15, B. Kenny 4-19.

4th FORM C CRICKET XI Coach: Mr. B. H. Farland BACK ROW: G. Bertos, A. Cassels, G. Brock, J. Goode, I. Patterson.

FRONT ROW: A. Khan, M. Stott (Captain), M. McLea (Vice Captain), C. Anastasiou.

ABSENT: S. Christie, J. Beaton, P. Niven, A. Christoforou.

Third Form A Coaches: Mr. O'Brien (First Term), Mr. Farland (Third Term) Team: R. Anderson (Captain), R. Beasley, D. Collins, R. Dean, J. Glover, L. Harding, D. Kaye, B. Kenny, B. Kemp, A. Manning, R. Meyer, M. Osten, R. Taranchakov.

First Term: v. Onslow. Won by 18 runs.

Well. Coll. 60 and 78. Onslow 42 and 81-8. v. Porirua. Lost by 8 runs.

Well. Coll. 58 and 95-8 dec. Porirua 66 and 50-5. v. St. Patrick's. Draw, v. Rongotai. Lost by 73 runs.

Well. Coll. 83. Rongotai 156-4 dec. v. Third B. Won by 171 runs.

Third A 267. Third B 96.

Third Term: v. St. Patrick's. Lost by 56 runs.

Well. Coll. 43 and 44-2. St. Pat's 99. v. Scots. Won by 61 runs.

Well. Coll. 115-6 dec. Scots 54. v. Onslow. Lost by 26 runs.

Well. Coll. 44 and 114-7 dec. Onslow 70 and 39-1. v. Tawa. Won by 8 runs.

Well. Coll. 74. Tawa 66. v. St. Patrick's. Lost by 136 runs.

Well. Coll. 84. St. Pat's 220.

Third Form B Coaches: Mr. Verhoeven (First Term), Mr. Farland (Third Term) Team: D. Rouse (Captain), R. Beauchamp, G. Cowley, J. Davidson, T. Estall. B. Gair, W. Hansen, W. Hatley, R. Hunt, D. Liddell, A. Roberts, P. Shales.

First Term: v. Scots A. Won by 7 runs outright.

Well. Coll. 88 and 64-3. Scots 35 and 110. v. Onslow A. Lost by 20 runs.

Well. Coll. 75 and 122-7. Onslow 95. v. Rongotai A. Draw.

Well. Coll. 54. Rongotai 25-4.

3rd FORM B CRICKET XI BACK ROW: W. Hansen, G. Cowley, R. Hunt, T. Estall, P. Beauchamp, D. Liddell, J. Davidson, P. Shallis.

FRONT ROW: W. Hatley, D. Rouse, B. Gair, A. Roberts.

v. Tawa A. Lost by 17 runs.

Well. Coll. 86. Tawa 103-6 dec. v. Third Form A. Lost by 171 runs.

Third B 96. Third A 267.

Third Term: v. Mana. Won by default. v. Third Form D. Won by 66 runs.

Third B 128. Third D 62 and 68-4. v. Rongotai B. Lost by 93 runs.

Well. Coll. 44 and 95-3. Rongotai 137-7 dec. v. St. Patrick's. Won by an innings and 55 runs.

Well. Coll. 153-7 dec. St. Pat's 31 and 67. v. Tawa Won by 109 runs.

Well. Coll. 75. Tawa 184-8. v. Third Form C. Won by 40 runs.

Third B 30 and 77-8 dec. Third C 8 and 59.

Games Played 11, Won 5, Drew 1, Lost 5.

Third Form B Best Performances Batting - J. Davidson 115, J. Davidson 64, J. Davidson 59 n.o., R. Meyer 35, J. Davidson 34.

Bowling - T. Estall 8-25, T. Estall 7-0, T. Estall 7-4, R. Hunt 6-15, D. Rouse 5-50, R. Hunt 4-14, R. Hunt 4-21, J. Davidson 4-21, J. Davidson 4-25.

Third Form C Coaches’. Mr. Wallis (First Term), Mr. Collie (Third Term) Team: A. Bernau (Captain), J. Biss, S. Brabant, D. Churchill, A. Douglass, R. Fletcher, S. Grant, C. Jenkins, J. Little, D. Preston, C. Stoddart.

First Term: v. Third Form D. Lost by 104 runs.

Third C 36 and 178-8. Third D 141. v. Tawa. Lost by 45 runs outright.

Well. Coll. 14 and 72. Tawa 35 and 86. v. Rongotai. Lost by 25 runs.

Well. Coll. 100. Rongotai 125. v. St. Patrick's. Won by 10 runs.

Well. Coll. 74 and 42. St. Pat's 64. v. Mana. Won by 48 runs.

Well. Coll. 89. Mana 41.

Third Term: v. Tawa. Lost by an innings and 33 runs.

Well. Coll. 30 and 45. Tawa 108. v. Porirua. Lost by an innings and 21 runs.

Well. Coll. 51 and 87. Porirua 157.

3rd FORM C CRICKET XI Coach: Mr. D. Collie.

BACK ROW: A. Douglass, A. Grant, J. Biss, G. Stoddard, A. Fletcher.

FRONT ROW: D. Preston, D. Jenkins, A. Bernau, S. C. Brabant, D. Little, D. Churchill.

v. Mana. Won by default. v. Third Form D. Lost by 58 runs.

Third C 32 and 90. Third D 90. v. St. Patrick's. Won by 22 runs.

Well. Coll. 76. St. Pat's 54. v. Third Form B. Lost by 40 runs outright.

Third C 8 and 58. Third B 30 and 77-8 dec.

Games Played 11, Won 4, Lost 7.

Third Form C Best Performances Batting - S. Brabant 115 n.o., J. Biss 49, J. Biss 48, S. Brabant 36, J. Biss 33, J. Biss 31.

Bowling - S. Brabant 7-17, S. Brabant 6-20, A. Bernau 6-52, A. Bernau 5-6, A. Bernau 5-7, S. Brabant 5-15.

Third Form D Coach: Mr. Clayton Team: L. Graham (Captain), G. Fastier, S. Allen, N. Johnstone, B. Stone, S. Speedy, R. Phare, D. Phillips, D. Pycroft, S. van Zweeden, D. McKay, A. Wong, G. Thomson.

First Term: v. Third Form C. Won by 105 runs.

Third D 141. Third C 36 and 178-8. v. Mana. Lost by an innings and 1 run.

Well. Coll. 71 and 94. Mana 166. v. Tawa. Grame drawn, v. Rongotai. Lost by an innings and 8 runs.

Well. Coll. 41 and 49. Rongotai 88. v. St. Paxrick's. Won by 12 runs.

Well. Coll. 64 and 84. St. Pat's 52.

Third Term: v. St. Patrick's. Won by 10 wickets outright.

Well. Coll. 46 and 17-0. St. Pat's 15 and 47. v. Third Form B. Lost by 66 runs.

Third D 62 and 68-4. Third B 128. v. Tawa. Lost by an innings and 1 run.

Well. Coll. 49 and 53. Tawa 103. v. Third Form C. Won by 48 runs.

Third D 90. Third C 32 and 90. v. Mana. Won by default, v. Rongotai. Won by 44 runs.

Well. Coll. 168. Rongotai 124.

Games Played 11, Won 6, Drew 1, Lost 4.

Third Form D Best Performances Batting - M. Osten 86, B. Stone 45.

Bowling - N. Johnstone 6-15, A. Wong 6-47, L. Graham 5-8, L. Graham 5-18, S. Allen 5-26, L. Graham 5-28.

3rd FORM D CRICKET XI BACK ROW: R. Tringham, B. Allan, A. West, G. Khan, P. Tessier, D. Phillips.

FRONT: D. Johnson, L. Graham (Captain), R. Phare, A. Wong.

ABSENT: G. Fastier, B. Stone, S. Speedy, D. Pycroft, S. Van Zweeden, D. MacKay, G. Thomson.

THIRD FORMS' CRICKET COMPETITION

FOURTH FORMS' CRICKET COMPETITION

First Round 3B beat 3C1 by 7 wickets.

3B 63-7 (Kaye 20, Glover 19 n.o.)

3C1 51 (Mithal 13, Marshall 17, Glover 4-20).

3ShA beat 3C2 by 28 runs.

3ShA 68-4 (A. Douglass 19 n.o., Phare 17).

3C2 41 (Beauchamp 18, Hunt 4-4, Taranchakov 4-16).

3A beat 3ShB by 7 wickets.

3A 61-3 (Manning 33, Brabant 15).

3ShB 60 (Won 20, Graham 14, Brabant 5-23, Bernau 4-34).

Second Round 3A beat 3B by 46 runs.

3A 118-6 dec. (Osten 34, Dean 21, Beasley 24, Brabant 18).

3B 72 (Allen 26, Brabant 4-37).

3C1 beat 3ShB by 2 runs.

3C1 60 (Hamilton 20, Mithal 18, Kenny 6-20). 3ShB 58 (Tessier 16).

3ShA beat 3ShC by 51 runs.

3ShA 76 (A. Douglass 18, Edginton 15 n.o., Harding 8-26).

3ShC 25 (Taranachakov 6-12, Hunt 4-11).

Final 3A beat 3ShA by 1 wicket.

3A 112-9 (Brabant 30, Osten 24, Beasley 15). 3ShA 110 (Taranchakov 25, Hunt 20, Genever 13 n.o.).

First Round 4C beat 4GA by 30 runs.

4C 130-7 dec. (Broom 69, Bertos 19, Morris 16, Tasker 5-40) 4GA 100 (Svenson 19, Miller 19, Evans 18, Stevens 7-27).

4ShA beat 4A by 6 runs.

4ShA 8 1(Khan 32, Stott 24, Blades 14, Roberts 5-30, Pierse 4-27).

4GB beat4ShB by 11 runs.

4GB 58 (Francis 40, Vance 6-28, Baker 5-27).

4ShB 47 (Vance 19, Spring 6-20, Francis 4-24).

Second Round 4C beat 4GB by 8 wickets.

4C 72-2 (Broom 50 n.o.).

4GB 33 (Stevens 6-11, Archer 4-19)..

4ShA beat 4ShB by 63 runs.

4ShA 107 (Green 39, Blades 19, McLea 13, Goode 13, Vance 4-33, Prosser 4-20).

4ShB (Tolo 13).

4A beat 4GA by 6 wickets.

4A 64-4 (Roberts 48 n.o., Miller 3-23).

4GA 62 (Davies 23, Tasker 25 n.o., Peirse 4-18, Roberts 3-33).

Final 4C beat 4ShA by 46 runs.

4C 98-7 dec. (Broom 61).

4ShA 52 (Blades 20, Archer 4-13, Gear 4-10).

HOCKEY Master in Charge: Mr. Clayton

in securing the services of Mr. Derek Smith, a Karori Senior player, as coach. In addition to his work with the team after school, he accompanied them to Kuranui, ChristÂŹchurch and Wanganui and was largely responsible for their excellent showing this year. We are very grateful to him for his assistance.

The season concluded with a very pleasant social evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robertson.

1969 was another successful year for our 1st XI. The team won the Senior Reserve Second Division Open Competition and also the Secondary Schools Tournament (Wanganui Division). In addition four teams were entered in the local schools' competition, one in each of the Secondary School grades. Some of these teams were more successful than others but an enjoyable season was had by all. The W.C.O.B. Hockey Club presented sticks to the most improved players, S. Northover and S. Hems- ley (for 1968) and M. Wood and B. Ranchhod (for 1969).

Particular thanks are due to the coaches, Mr. D. Smith, Mr. Weatherall and Mr. Clayton for their assistance throughout the season. Parental support at games and in the provision of transport on a number of occasions was much appreciated.

First XI

Coach: Mr. Derek Smith Summary of results: Games played 30, Won 22, Lost 4, Drawn 4. Goals for 110, Goals against 20.

This year's team was a strong one with an unusually large number of senior players. They won the Senior Reserve Second Division in the Wellington Competition and the N.Z. Secondary Schools Tournament in Wanganui.

In the Annual Inter-Collegiate matches they defeated Palmerston North Boys' High School 3-0, Kuranui College 3-1, but were defeated by Christchurch Boys' High School 1-3 in a hard fought match. Two of the players, S. Northover and T. Trevena-Brown were selected for the Wellington Colts, Trevena-Brown being later chosen for the N.Z. Colts team. The team was very fortunate

v. Kuranui College, July 2, Won 3-1 This was our first inter-collegiate game with Kuranui, brought about mainly by Mr. S. Meads, ex Wellington College Housemaster and present Kuranui Headmaster.

The match was played on hard but rather rough ground and watched by a crowd of about 300. Having heard of Kuranui's fast breaking inside forwards, our two full backs Bava and Kirkham realised the importance of close marking and depriving these two of possession. The forwards in the first half appeared rather "travel weary" but were fed with good passes from M. Merrington.

T. Trevena-Brown made a fast break at inside right and passed to centre forward W. Robertson who opened the score. From there the entire game erupted into a duel between defences and again a right side move resulted in Trevena-Brown slamming the ball into the back of the net.

Right on full time inside left M. Wood increased the score with a brilliant high flick into the goal. v. Palmerston North Boys' High School, July 16, Won 3-0 The annual fixture against P.N.B.H.S. was played at the College on a wet muddy ground. The 1st XI having the support of a large number of appreciative spectators never really settled down. The forwards, having an embarrassing amount of possession lacked the final

FIRST HOCKEY XI BACK ROW: I. Croskery, B. Kirkham, G. Lewis, W. Robertson, S. Northover, K. Atkinson.

FRONT ROW: E. Clayton (Manager), K. Bava, M. Merrington (Vice Captain). T. Trevena-Brown (Captain), A. Mercer, M. Wood, D. C. Smith (Coach).

ABSENT: B. Ranchhod.

thrust that they had shown in previous games. In the opening minutes the team was awarded a penalty stroke which they failed to convert. The second half saw a more aware XI take the field and a more constructive and positive approach in moves between halves and forwards resulted in three quick goals scored by Trevena- Brown (2) and Wood (1). v. Christchurch Boys' High School, July 31, Lost 1-3 The annual match against Christchurch Boys' High School took place at Christchurch this year and is looked upon virtually as a Wellington v. Canterbury game.

Boys' High was captained by C. Maister, brother of N.Z. team members Selwyn and Barry. Maister led his team with continual onslaughts into the 1st XI circle. Only the outstanding game played by S. Northover in goal kept repelling the attacks. However, not to be outdone, Wellington College forwards made a lot of ground between 25's and fine dribbling and stickwork from I. J. Croskery and T. J. Trevena-Browne nearly resulted in goals.

After half-time a fine move started by B. W. Kirkham put the ball onto Robertson's stick, who trapped it and hit it hard into the net. At this stage the score was 1-1. Boys'

High immediately replied with two good goals and the match ended in a 3-1 victory to them.

Although a 1-3 defeat, this was our best effort ever in Christchurch and both teams displayed good entertaining hockey which ranks them among the top secondary teams in New Zealand.

N.Z. SECONDARY SCHOOLS TOURNAMENT This year the 1st XI travelled to Wanganui and played a total of seven games, scoring 53 goals with only 3 being recorded against them.

At this stage the team, having reached a peak of fitness and playing as a constructive unit rather than as individuals, produced some of the most entertaining hockey seen in Wanganui from a secondary school team for quite some time. After beating Waitaki Boys' High School in the semi-final 14-1, and having scored 50 goals at this stage, we met Wanganui Boys' College in the final.

Picked as red hot favourites and referred to by local newspapers at the "Wellington College goal scoring machine" almost led to our downfall.

The final created a lot of interest and was watched by a large crowd. In the first half Wanganui completely upset

2ND XI HOCKEY BACK ROW: B. Ranchhod, R. Brown, J. Groom, S. Hemsley (Captain), N. Oaks, D. Parry, D. Deva, FRONT ROW: B. Harding, W. Meyer, P. Scott, D. Vucetich, M. Bogle (Vice-Captain)

Wellington College 1st XI playing Wanganui Boys' College. Graham Lewis and Martin Wood move to the ball. Wellington won 3-1.

Wellington by making direct passes and being much faster to the ball. Only good cover defence from the backs and halves kept Wanganui from scoring. In the latter stages of the first half, the speedy inside right pushed the ball past our goalkeeper, Northover. Half time score, Wanganui 1, Wellington 0.

After an inspiring team talk by coach D. Smith, the team took to the field with more purpose. It was only in the second half that they lived up to their reputation. In depriving Wanganui of possession, the backs developed a hard pass directly to the inside forwards and greater acceleration than the opposition resulted in W. Robertson beating the goalkeeper and levelling the score. From this stage on, the 1st XI never looked back and produced again the brand of hockey for which they had beÂŹcome known.

There was another break, this time down the left flank, and M. Wood sent the ball high into the net. Not content with this, W. Robertson retaliated with a hard shot from the middle of the circle. Final score, Wellington College 3, Wanganui Boys' College 1.

Winning the Tournament in Wanganui highlighted a most successful year's effort from a well balanced team of skilled players.

Detailed results: v. Seddon High School, won 5-0. v. Whakatane High School, won 11-0 v. Riccarton High School, won 8-0 v. Rangiora High School, won 7-0 v. Wanganui Collegiate, won 5-1 v. Waitaki College, won 14-1 (semi-final) v. Wanganui Boys' College, won 3-1 (final) 2nd XI This year the 2nd XI played in the Secondary Schools First Grade. Although at times the team found itself outclassed, it performed very creditably on a number of occasions. It contains an able nucleus of players who should develop well in the future.

3rd XI Coach: Mr. Weatherall Team: A. D. Meek (Captain), K. Boswell (Vice Captain), D. Stewart, M. Lachlan, T. Fletcher, R. Bhikha, W. Clarke, N. Taylor, K. Davidson, G. Carter, G. Benfield.

A team of exuberant and lively players who obviously enjoyed their games and made up in enthusiasm for what they lacked in skill.

3A Coach: Mr. Weatherall Team: C. R. Walker (Captain), R. Clay (Vice Captain), A. R. Khan, G. D. Hill, A. J. M. Wood, J. B. Anyon, M. Smith, R. Stuart, I. Gaskin, A. Gunn, J. Shaw, S. M. Cox. A successful and enthusiastic team with a number of skilful players and some good victories to their credit. They were fortunate in having in Chris Walker a particularly reliable and conscientious captain.

4A Coaches: B. Kirkham, S. Northover Team: J. Little (Captain), L. Graham (Vice Captain), I. Suckling, B. Carter, D. Carter, C. Stoddart, N. Thompson, W. Wierenga, M. P. Cherrington, G. Lawrence, C. MacKay, D. Butters.

We are grateful for the interest shown in this team by two senior players, Bruce Kirkham and Steve Northover, who gave generously of their time and effort in coaching. The team had a successful season with only 3 losses. These young players promise to maintain the high standard of hockey in Wellington College.

TABLE TENNIS The table tennis championships which were held on

the 5th of November provided an exciting and highly competitive evening for the hundred or so entrants. The small number of entries by seniors was disappointing.

The Senior Competition was won by I. Talbot in a hard fought match with K. Brebner. Talbot also won the senior doubles in partnership with J. Macaskill. The junior doubles won won by R. Vance and G. Fox and the junior singles by J. Macaskill who had to work very hard to edge out S. Mexted in the final.

BADMINTON Master in Charge: Mr. P. Verhoeven

Club Captain: K. J. Tonks Vice Captain: R. J. Deller Club membership totalled about 45 when the season commenced a week before the May holidays. Five teams were entered in inter-college competition, which commenced promptly in the second term. The teams entered were an A team - the first for two years - two B teams and two C teams. Practice times were two lunchhours and once a week after school.

Despite the fact that there were only four teams in the A Grade, competition was strong. Our A team, being relatively inexperienced, did not fare so well, playing six matches and winning only one. We finished third overall.

JUNIOR BADMINTON D. C. Carter, W. B. Vaney, M. H. Pickering, A. R. Williamson.

SENIOR BADMINTON K. D. Glover, R. J. Deller, K. J. Tonks, A. C. Hilton, A. A. Holowczak

WATER POLO This sport, newly introduced into Wellington College,

met with moderate success.

An inter-collegiate competition was begun in the first team and the Wellington College senior team held first position for some time. However, our key player, Tony Freeman, and our goalie, Nicky Harvey, left College and with a shortage of players, we lost to our strongest challengers, Rongotai. Consequently Wellington College were runners-up in the competition. The team was: Neil Worboys (Captain), Fred Estall (Vice Captain), Robert McDougal, Ken McDougal, Stephen Seddon, George Cleverly (goalie), Paul Hayman.

A junior team was entered in the competition and put up a good performance. The junior team was P. Hill (Captain), D. Spoor (Vice Captain), S. Christie, C. Stinson, M. McKenzie, R. McKinley, R. Best, G. Trofford.

A tournament to be held on the 18th and 19th of October was cancelled much to the dismay of a strengthened and revitalised senior team. This team comprising the senior team, plus T. Hayman, R. Webb, P. Hill and D. Spoor would have performed well in the tournament.

Representative honours went to Neil Worboys who captained the Wellington Secondary Schools team which competed in the National Secondary Schools'

The A team consisted of the following boys: R. Deller (Captain), K. Tonks, A. Holowczak, G. Carter and K. Glover.

There was a total of nine teams entered in the B Grade and ten teams in the C Grade. Our B and C teams were quite successful, coming fifth and fourth respectively in the competition.

The school championships were begun immediately after the August holidays.

Results Senior Singles: K. Tonks beat R. Deller two games to one.

Senior Doubles: K. Tonks and A. Holowczak beat R. Deller and D. L.omas two games to one.

Junior Singles: W. Vaney beat M. Pickering two games to nil.

Junior Doubles: W. Vaney and M. Pickering beat R. Morris and R. Carter two games to one.

Championship in Christchurch.

FIVES Club Captain: W. Deterte Committee: R. Deterte and B. Lindsay This year, fewer seniors than usual played, al-though the singles standard was high. It is encouraging to see such a keen interest shown by the juniors. Both the junior singles and doubles produced large entries, in which a higher standard than usual was produced. It seems that Fives will remain one of the most popular lunch-time games for many years to come, even though the new courts have not as yet materialised.

Championship Results Senior Singles - W. Deterte Senior Doubles - W. Deterte and R. Deterte Junior Singles - R. Bolt Junior Doubles - R. Spring and A. Furniss

CROSS COUNTRY Master in Charge: Mr. V. Snater The cross country race was a great success again this year. A trial was organised during the week prior to the August holidays to give the College representatives the chance of a six weeks training period before the InterCollegiate Championships. Winners of the four races were: Colts (under 14½) - Paterson, 3C2, 12 min. 22 secs.

Juniors (under 15½) - Baker, 4ShB, 12 min. 18.4 secs.

Intermediate (under 16½) - Moran, 5GB, 12 min. 52 secs.

Senior (over 16½) - Wiley, 6B2, 15 min. 28.3 secs.

Form Prizes Colts - 3C2, 86 points Juniors - 4GA, 60 points.

Intermediate - 5GB, 69 points.

Senior - 6B1, 62 points.

INTER COLLEGIATE CROSS COUNTRY This event took place at Karori Park on Saturday, 7th October. A fine day made it very pleasant for the competitions.

In comparison with the past years the standard was very high, with some strong competition from Wellington Province.

Results Colts - 3rd place with 152 points. Best runners: Paterson (5), Grant (18), M. Tie (21), R. Clay (30), Cole (33), Cowley.

Juniors—3rd place with 178 points. Best runners. Baker (12), Anderson (18), Matsopoulos (28), Wilson (28), Walker (42), Tasker (79).

Intermediate - 3rd place with 148 points. Best runners: Moran (7), Clare (15), Bishop (22), Douglas (30), Bhikka (33), Whiteman (42).

Seniors - 6th place with 325 points. Best runners: C. Wiley (14), McGregor (40), Healey (66), Mercer (68), Deller (68), Gray (78).

At the Cross Country Championships

Intermediate Cross Country bunch in the Intercollegiate races at Karori.

Old Boys’ Notes It gives me real pleasure to be able to write to the School as National President of the Old Boys' Association through the courtesy of "The Wellingtonian".

The Old Boys of the School follow its activities with great interest and we like to bask in the reflected glory of its achievements. From what we have learned, the School has had another good year despite the interruptions in its everyday working caused by the demolition of the Assembly Hall, and the consequent disruption to School life. However, like everyone else connected with the School, we hope that the big improvements being undertaken at the School will soon be completed and that the new School and Assembly Hall will greatly add to the efficiency and quality of the College.

It has given all Old Boys great pleasure to note the success of the various College teams in Hockey, Soccer and Rugby where the 1st XV won the annual tournament.

The Athletics Team and the Cricket Eleven too carried on with their traditional fixtures which have added so much to the sporting life of the School.

The achievements of Dr. W. H. Pickering in his space research work as Director of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory with its wonderful Mars unmanned space flights have brought him further honours and we of his old School share in the pleasure at his successes.

The Old Boys too, wish all those present students who have been sitting examinations this year every success.

A study of this year's School Certificate papers shows that despite the ever present belief amongst us oldsters that everything was more difficult and of better standard in the past, there is little to support this view where examination papers are concerned.

Many amongst you will be leaving School this year.

Most of you will feel regret in some way or another at leaving Wellington College and will want to retain your ties with the School. We welcome you into the ranks of the Old Boys and hope that you will join the Old Boys

Association. The Association has just had a face-lift and has been formed into a truly National Wellington College Old Boys body with a National President, National VicePresident (who at present is stationed in Auckland), and a National Executive comprising delegates from all the local Associations. The Association is thus able to represent fully all Old Boys no matter where they are resident. The Chairman of the National Executive is Mr. S. J. Bishop who was formerly President of the Association under its old constitution and who has done such great work for the Association and the College for very many years.

The local Wellington Old Boys' Association is a very active branch and a warm welcome awaits those Old Boys who will continue to live in Wellington. The local Old Boys Cricket, Hockey and Rugby Clubs warmly welcome all those amongst you who will continue to play these games. If you wish to join any of these Clubs, please get in touch with any member of the Old Boys' Association who will give you any help you require.

Similarly, the branches of the Association in other centres are all very active as Old Boys leaving Wellington will find if they get in touch with the local associations there.

Finally, I should like to thank the Headmaster and Staff of Wellington College for all the help and encouragement given to the Old Boys' Association and to express the gratitude of the Old Boys for the help given the School in 1969 by the Parents Association which has done, and continues to do so much for the College.

May I also wish all students, masters, old boys, parents and friends of the School, a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous 1970 and express the hope that Wellington College, its Old Boys' Association and all connected with the School will go on to even greater successes in the seventies.

A. H. Wright, National President of the W.C.O.B. Assn.

WELLINGTON COLLEGE OLD BOYS' ASSOCIATION INC. LIST OF SECRETARIES — DECEMBER, 1969

NATIONAL SECRETARY: John D. Cook. P.O. Box 710, Wellington, 1. Telephones: Business 70-879, Private 769-575.

WELLINGTON BRANCH: D. K. Heather. P.O. Box 710, Wellington, 1. Telephone: Business 70-879.

AUCKLAND BRANCH: H. B. Petrie. P.O. Box 592, Auckland, 1. Telephone: Business 33-129.

WAIKATO BRANCH: R. B. Twaddle. 7 Kennedy Street, Paeroa.

WANGANUI BRANCH: I. A. Henderson. P.O. Box 115, Wanganui. Telephones: Business 30-933, Private 6446.

HAWKE'S BAY BRANCH: B. Poynter. C/- P.O. Box 454, Hastings.

GISBORNE-EAST COAST BRANCH: O. F. A, Poole. Box 566, Gisborne. Telephone: Business §TT1.

MANAWATU BRANCH: K. Jobson. P.O. Box 566, Palmerston North, c/- Metalcraft Industries Ltd. Telephone. 89-149.

BLENHEIM-MARLBOROUGH BRANCH: H. E. McKinley. P.O. Box 350, Blenheim. Telephone: Business 3199.

CANTERBURY BRANCH: J. Grocott. P.O. Box 942, Christchurch. Telephone: Business 65-577.

DUNEDIN BRANCH: L. de V. Gilbert. P.O. Box 669, Dunedin. Telephone: Business 88-570.

NEW PLYMOUTH BRANCH: M. E. Craig. Box 239, New Plymouth. Telephone: Business 5949.

Parents’ Association OFFICERS OF THE ASSOCIATION, 1969: President: Dr. A. J. Fitchett Vice-President: Mr. J. M. Whitta.

Hon. Secretary: Mr. M. I. Deterte.

Hon. Treasurer: Mr. B. W. Lankshear COMMITTEE: Mesdames M. I. McAlister, M. F. Shimmins, E. J. Wallace.

Messrs. V. Edwards, B. P. Heywood, J. C. Hugh-son, B. Krause, W. I. Muller, C. R. McLernon, Dr. M. J. Nicolson, F. C. Pears, G. P. Rabey, M. L. Svensen, K. C. Watson and C. G. Lauchlan (from May on).

Appointed by College Mothers: Mrs. A. R. Kirkham, Mrs. C. C. Cassels.

Appointed by Old Boys' Association: Mr. D. Patching.

Mr. Bruce Etherington died suddenly in April and Mr. C. G. Lauchlan took his place on the Committee.

OBJECTIVES AND MEMBERSHIP: (a) To establish a bond of union between the teaching staff and the parents; (b) To afford a channel by which parents may be able to approach the Board of Governors and other authorities on questions affecting the welfare of the College; (c) To assist the College in a practical form (financial and otherwise) provided that in no case shall the Association's functions be exercised in such a manner as will interfere with the internal management or administration of the College.

All parents and guardians of present pupils are members of the Association.

FORM EVENINGS: These are one of the most important activities of the Association since they provide opportunities not only for parents to hear addresses related to the stage of their sons' education, but also for meeting the masters to discuss their sons' progress.

The meetings this year have been particularly well attended, up to 200 parents being present on occasions.

The speakers and their subjects were as follows: SIXTH FORM EVENING (APRIL) Mr. P. Morris, University Liaison Officer, and Mr. B. W. Potter, Principal of Polytechnic, spoke on their institutions' part in tertiary education.

FOURTH FORM EVENING (JUNE) Father P. J. O'Neill, discussed the merits and aims of the ''New Mathematics”.

FIFTH FORM EVENING (JULY) Mr. S. Hill, Headmaster, discussed courses available, and

Mr. E. N. Clayton explained careers and the necessary qualifications required.

THIRD FORM EVENING (SEPTEMBER) Mr. P. J. Archer, Chairman of the Board of Governors, outlined the new building project for the College.

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE: Donations from 178 parents amounted to $578 for the year. This included a donation of $100 from one parent alone. This compares unfavourably with $840 donated by 287 parents in 1968.

The stage in the Social Hall was added to, to produce a large level surface by Mr. Deterte, with the material alone costing $207.35. The School printing press was installed by the Executive at a cost of $73.89.

A "Win a Car” competition was organised by the Executive, and produced a net gain of over $1900.

As the new School buildings are erected, more money will need to be spent on general amenities, thus retarding the project for "covering in” the School Baths. The Executive propose to erect a changing room on the Soccer field when the plans and necessary arrangements are ready.

"WIN A CAR" COMPETITION: As already mentioned, this was successful financially, and it also provided an opportunity for Old Boys to join with present parents in contributing towards the future welfare of the College.

The Competition was held on 1st November, and the car was driven by the Wellington Car Club members, who timed their driving so that the car ran out of petrol in the middle of the lower football ground. The winner of the competition was an Old Boy who had been present at the College from 1915 to 1917.

COLLEGE MOTHERS: The Association has continued to receive the support of the College Mothers, who, in addition to their usual activities of raising funds and running the clothing exchange, this year helped with the sale of "Win A Car” competition tickets in the Display Centre for two weeks in the August vacation.

APPRECIATION: The Executive wishes to express its appreciation to all those who helped towards a most useful year of work - the Headmaster for his ever-available support and for his attendance at, and contributions to, the Executive meetings and Form Evenings; to the speakers at Form Evenings; to the College Mothers for suppers, lunches and teas at sports functions; and to the boys for their willing assistance with the "Win A Car” competition.

School Roll - 1969 6A Form Master: Mr. Holt Form Captain: Rutherford, A. D. Barton, D. S. Brown, R. B. Brown, R. Y. Craigie, G. A. H. Fletcher, J. C.

Galler, L. H. Gormack, P. J. Hines, I. A. Jamieson, R. E. Marshall, A. D. Meech, T. D. Osvath, G. Petrie, J. P. Simpson, K. A.

6B3 Form Master: Mr. B. Edmonds Form Captain: Rout, J. R. Black, A. J. Caughley, A. E. Chin, J. Chong, A. L. Chung, L. L.

Cunliffe, A. L. Gyson, J. A. J. Hemsley, S. S. Jones, P. R. Kotsapas, M. A. Lambert, S. C. Lomas, D. J. Morris, A. J. Osten, G. N.

Nauta, H. C. Pope, D. S. Saville, I. E. Thornton, G. S. Treial, A. L. Wallace, D. P. Wedde, N. P. Young, K Yee, T. D.

Form Master: Miss S. Notley Form Captain: Groom, J. S. Abbott, G. R. Bell-Booth, S. A. Church, G. S. Clark, G. E. Cummins, P. J. Davey, B. G.

Dysart, C. E. Feehan, W. R. Heeps, R. C. Hildreth, D. E. Holdaway, A. G. Hunter, R. P. Jenkins, J. H. Keene, G. A. Lewis, G. D. McGregor, P. G.

Tait, G. A. Thomas, A. Turner, P. W. Va'ai, A. S. Virtue, R. Weir, N. W. Whitta, K. N. Whyte, B. R. Wood, M. C.

Form Master: Mr. D. E. Roberts Form Captain: Lamb, T. S Bhula, R. K. Bolland, E. Boolieris, S. Bowers, M. W. Brooks, P. H. Brown, G. L.

Carlyle, J. L. Cole, D. J. Cragg, I. C. Currie, G. J. Edwards, J. H. Ellison, G. Evans, J. Head, G. A. Johns, K. R. Laird, L. S.

Form Master: Mr. A. B. Gordon Form Captain: Stevenson, G. B. Bell, P. H. Blick, G. R. Bruce-Smith, G. Faulke, G. Gordon, A. R. Gray, C. J.

Guerin, M. J. Hartrick, A. D. Holowczak, A. Kelly, D. W. Laird, D. M. McDougall, C. R. Merrington, A. M. Meyers, M. F. Morriss, A. D. Naylor, B.

Form Master: Mr. P. J. McA. Walls Form Captain: McLachlan, M. Bava, K. Bell, I. F. Brown, A. J. Evans, G. D. Grant, J. Hayman, T. Kennedy, P. W.

Lau, M. L. Lindsay, G. G. McLachlan, M. Loh, C. I. C. A. McLean, J. W. M. McLernon, D. E. McLernon, J. T. Miners. R. P. Mitchell, P. J, Moody, G. C. Nicolson, C. L.

Form Master: Mr. G. Girvan Form Captain: Mushet, W. Bastings, M. Brooking, A. E. Caradus, G. M. Chanwai, D. S. Davidson, A. C. G. Derridge, M.

Eton. N. E. Fackney, M. S. Forrester, J. George, S. C. Gerrard, R. D. Holowczak, M. J. Kerr, P. J Kiddle, B. L. Kingston, C. N. MacLeod, I. S.

Smyth, R. A. Sutton, J. R. Weiss, G. H. Treadwell, G. C. Whiteacre, G. W. Young, T. L. Zohrab, J. D

6B4

6S1 Form Master: Mr. Llewellyn Form Captain: Smith, K. R. Archer, G. M. Batt, J. Brandon, de B. Bridson, W. P. Coleman, R. A. Crawford, A. M.

Dykes, R. J. Fine, R. Q. Jackman, M. G. Larsen, A. P. Livingstone, N. J. McConchie, M. S. McPhee, E. D. Mercer, A. A. Minton, B. E. Morris, D. W.

Penberthy, K. B Porter, T. K. Renner, H. Rizos, L. Stanley, P. G. Tasker, R. W. Upton, R. I. Watson, I. S. Wright, P. T. Melser, J. P. Paterson, W. D. Penman, J. M. Ramsden, D. M Renfrew, R. W. Surridge, P. H. Wallace, A. H. Watt, M. M. Wong, H.

6B5 6S2 Form Master Mr. P. R. Hickey Form Captain: Baird, G. G. Baird, C. J. Cromie, N. A. S. Deterte, W. M. Etherington, M. J Fisher, G. J. Fogel, R. H.

Harland, J. P. Hughes, R. W. Jupp, D. W. Krause, B. L. Little, G. B. Murray, P. D. O'Connor, M. D. Papageorge, S. B. Suppree, B. L. Stewart, A. I.

6R1

6AL Form Master: Mr. R. Michael Form Captain: Jeffery, P. D. Beasley, S. W. Benge, C. J. Boyce, T. K. Carman, A. F. Carver, P. A.

Cassels, I. B. Chiu, L. Ford, G. S. Furness, J. B. Guerin, D. B. King, P. Kirkham, B. W. Mowat, D. S. Osvath, P.

Pattermore, S. W. Pears, A. J. Randal, P. A. Taylor, M. L. P. Yee, K. Yee, W. W. Young, D. A.

Devore, B. G. Downes, T. W. Easther, J. M. Gandar, J. S. King, A. S. McGrath, T. F. McKenzie, M. 0.

Palliser, C. C. Podstolski, M. G.

Form Master: Mr. B. H. Farland Form Captain: Quinn, H. Abernethy, C. R. Brabant, J. K. Cole. D. M. Collie, R. B. Collins, S. A

Dowling, P. N. Dudfield, C. J. French, M. A. Grainger, I. M. Hendry, R. Hilton, A. C. Jenkins, C. R. Lewis, C. V. Lithgow, R. M.

Renouf, R. F. Robertson, W. F. Seelye, J. F. Smith, G. S. Smith, P. H. Tonks, K. J. Turner, M. W. Webb, R. H. Wilson, G. A. Yee, V. R.

6R2

6B1 Form Master: Mr. G. Halliday Form Captain: North over, S. A. Barton, J. C. Bishop, G. W. Broadbent, J. A. Cassels, R. M. Deller, R. J.

Lee, M. R. McKay, D. L. Petsoulis, A. Rae, P. Rosenblum, A. M. Scott, P. T. Trevena-Brown, T. J. Worboys, N.

Ramsav, C. I. Rose, M. L. W. Sage, C. J. Skipper, S. C. Skurr, J. P. Tasker, J. C. Vause, G. H. J. Vucetich, D. G.

6B2 Matheson, J. E. McDonald, E. R. Nippert, R. G. Pickering, R. P. Speedy, A. C. Stradling, S. P. Taylor, S. L.

Powell, I. D. Purdie, W. S. Ritchie, D. J. Spiers, J. M. Struthers, P. G. Taylor, D. F. Thompson, P. Vorawit, V. Wills, G. H. Wood, M. M.

6C1 Mitchell, A. J. Mossman, I. J. Painter, M. I. Pickering, I. P. Stevens, M. Thompson, R. J Vaughan, R. J. Watson, R. M. Worthy, W. D.

6C2 Form Master: Mr. P. Verhoeven Form Captain: Scott, T. P. Anderson, N. W. Blackman, B. Blackman, I. Burton, D. G. Brown, P. H. Biakiston, S. M. Butcher, C. Chan, M.

Deller, A. G. Duggans, M. R. Evans, D. J. Faulke, J. Ferguson, G. C. Greenough, F. A. Holdaway, B. W. Hutton, J. F. King, P. A. Leppard, R. N. Martin, A. McConnell, G.

5C McLean, D. O. Millar, T. Molineux, G. M. Morris, B. M. Muir, D. F. Nicholls, A. T. Oaks, N. J. Papageorge, A. Rainbird, L. P. Renouf, C. C. Sharp, D. P. Smith, E. B.

U5 Form Master: Mr. R. Booth Form Captain: Oldfield, C. P. Aguero, 0. S. Baron, D. L. Black, A. R. P. Brandon, R. Culliford, N. A. Cunningham, L. C. Discombe, B. J.

Galbraith, D. J. Gerondis, P. Glover, K. D. Hansen, B. Hansen, G. H. Hayman, P. P. Heir, B. W. Holdaway, M. C. Howe, P. B. Lankshear, G. B. McLean, D. M.

O'Regan, P. J. Owen, G. L. Rigarlsford, K. D. Robinson, M. J. Shah, A Sing, H. V. S. Smith, S. V. Va'ai, V. Williams, R. M.

Dennis, J. S. Dewes, W. K. Dykes, C. H. Evison, D. G. Fletcher, T. G. Fredricson, N. L. Galler, D. L. Gandar, D. R. Hayman, M. K. Hughson, M. G. Leverton, S. A.

Macaskill, J. McGregor, A. T. Munro, N. D. Nauta, J. R. Odell, M. H. Stradling, D. J. Tilbrook, D. R. Wierenga, J. Wilson, B. R. Wilson, K. J. Yee, R. F.

5 Shell A Form Master: Mr. S. J. Lowe Form Captain: Thompson, G. S. Bogle, M. S. Boswell, K. A. Burt, S. Christmas, W. A. Climo, C. G. H. Cox, P. B.

Dean, J. D. Deterte, R. A. Grant, A. E. Hamlin, C. R. Howman, P. B. Lambert, J. M. J. Lauchlan, M. W. Lazarevic, M. S. Lynch, G. S. Mack, L. A. J.

Form Master: Mr. G. E. Thomas Form Captain: Tie, B. Anderson, A. J. G. Barendregt, C. Bennett, M. W. Bishop, D. C. Briggs, R. M. Davidson, K. M. Davison, M. Dickenson, M. L.

Douglass, M. Eastwood, P. E. Fitchett, A. C. Fitzgerald, P. N. Foskett, B. H. Harding, B. M. Hatley, K. R. Henry, U. P Jamieson, S. M. King, S. P. Malishkin, B. G. Millane, R. P.

McAllister, R. J. McDougall, K. J. McLennan, C. D. McLeod, D. J. Meek, A. D. Philip, D. J. A. Porter, R. R. G. Robertson, D. S.

Muller, J. P. Munro, D. S. Paterson, G. R. Ramage, C. Robinson, P. H. Saker, T. M. Smith, B. S. Stone, T. S. Taylor, C. J. Taylor, N. A. C. Tucker, J. C. P. Wong, G.

5 Shell B Dickens, P. R. Goldsmith, L. 0.

Hutchings, R. K. Jackman, I. L. Kippenberger, P. R Krenek, D. J. Lee, M. V. Lindsay, B. E. McLeod, P. D. Mitcalfe, M. H. P.

Form Master: Mr. P. A. Weatherall Form Captain: Standidge, R L. Allison, R. T. Bartlett, L. J. Bishop, J. S. Braddock, D. G. Brebner, K. E. Carter, G. C. Ching, J. H. Churchill, A. D.

Clare, L. V. Clement, P. S. Cripps, A. E. Discombe, R. J. Fawthorne, C. R. Fleming, C. R. Gee, C. R. Harris, D. F. Hartrick, T. S. leremia, R. Jordan, P. S. Konstantinov, P.

Form Master: Mr. M. H. B. Gordon Form Captain: Whiteman, H. C. Akeraura, J. U. Christie, L. R. Clapp, M. J. Day, K. P. Deva, D.

Dunn, A. G. Ferguson, A. K. Heileson, B. J. Mason, N. C. Megennis, B. C. Moran, G. C. Morgan, R. J. O'Leary, R. G. Papasoumas, N.

5GA McPherson, C. K. Meyer, W. A. Pryde, R. D. Ridwan, E. Shah, B. Tolo, D. Willis, J. C. Wong, N. Wong, T. Young, D. H Young, E. D. W. Robertson, W. A. Robinson, B. W. Raitt, P.A. Ranchod, B. Swan, A. C. Smith, I. G. Tustin, B. A. Vokaty, J. M. Ward, A. E. Wells, P. J.

4A Form Master: Mr. L. J.Sutton Miss M. Mitchell Form Captain: Spoor, D. Asbeck, J. Van Ayers, J. L. Banwell, M. B. Carruthers, G. R. Christoforou, D. Fisher W. G. Galler, D. A.

Gower, J. C. Heywood, A. B. Jenkins, D. K. Kember, S. J. Kisbey, A. V. Lane, D. H. Lane, J. S. Littlejohn, R. P. Papageorge, T. B. Paterson, I. A. Peirse, D. L. Pointon, D. J.

Ramsden, P. B. Rands, M. S. Roberts, J. B. Shine, A. H. Simpson, G. R. Simpson, W. J. Tait, P. C. Waymouth, J. A. H Williamson, B. H. Zwartz, D. B.

4 Shell A

5B

Form Master: Mr. B. A. Paetz Form Captain: McArtney, B. R. Anderson, R. I. Ashley, G. B. Capp, A. R. Clarke, W. R. Cox, S. M. Culliford, D.

Bell-Booth, M. R. Bhikha, M. R. Bilton, T. G. Birch, M. D. S. Cleverley, G. Croskery, I. J. Davis, B. England, R. J. Gotlieb, J.

5GB

5A Form Master: Mr. R. Bradley Form Captain: Slack, T. J. Atkinson, K. A. Beard, J. B. Beasley, J. P. A. Brilleman, E. A. Button, M. R. Dasent, P. Datson, T. J.

Form Master: Mr. E. N. Clayton Form Captain: Estall, E. M. F. Armour, W. S. Bailey, R. M. Bateman, P. J. Barratt, S. J. Bayly, B. D.

Harvey, N. Henderson, T. M. Hughes, J. M. Koroniadis, A. C. Parry, D. J Randall, D. W. Seddon, S. J. Talbot, I. K. Wells, R. A.

Naziris, T. Ransley, P. E. Shepherd, M. R. G Shirer, W. A. Trakadas, P. Vercoe, R. A. Walker, C. R. Wasiksiri, D. Young, W

Form Master: Mr. P. O'Brien Form Captain: Blades, W. S. Anastasiou, C. Beaton, J. C. Bradley, S. N. Brasted, D. K. Brock, G. J. Cassels, A. R. Chiu, G. Churchill, J. N.

Colaric, M. Dawkins, A. R. Frost, T. E. Gibb, A. J. Goode, J. A. Green, D. M. Hitchiner, W. A. Jamieson, P. L. Janse, W. S. Khan, G. G. A. R. Le Leu, G. J. Major, S. N.

Form Master: Mr. E. Cardale Form Captain: Hagen, A. J. T. Ansell, M. G. Anyan, J. Baumann, P. R. Broadbent, M. W. Dalgleish, R. J. De Jongh, H. A. Gaskin, P. J. Haliday, R. J. Haywood, R. J.

Hill, A. J. Hochberg, I. D. Hudson, J. R. Hunt, S. Johanson, W. J. Meyers, M. M. Oakley, G. E. Palmer, J. S. Peck, M. E. Read, D. K. Read, T. K. Scott, J. G.

McLea, H. C. Pearce, R. G. Poole, J. W. Rennie, D. S. Saker, J. A. Scollay, W. P. Short, C. S. Shaw, J. S. Stoff, M. G. Tiebes, G. J. Wardle, R. G.

4B Scott, D. C. Shimmins, J. E. Simpson, P. A. Steele, R. A. Stuart, R. I. Tietjens, C. T. Torrance, G. C. Vaney, W. B. Van Oss, H. G. Vaughan, M. R. Walker, S. R. Wong, K. R.

4 Shell B Fox, G. L. Fraser, C. C. Goulden, R. E. Harrison, G. L. Krinkel, P. C. Matsopoulos, P. Murdoch, T. I. McSweeney, A. J. Parun, M. J. Prendergast, S. R. Prosser, R. D. Rabey, P. A.

Richards, G. L. A. Saxton, P. A. Schneideman, D. I. Serafim, T. S. R. Toio, A. Tramoundanas, K. Tunnicliff, E. R. Urquhart, C. Vance, R. H. Varuhas, A. S. Wells, G. P. Yee, R. G.

4C Counts, R. D. Crawford, R. J. M. De Bruyn, J. R. Floratos, G. Gear, P. J. Hislop, P. M. Hunter, D. I. King, W. A. McCallum, T. V. MacKay, C. C.

Matsopoulos, N. May, P. B. Morris, K. T. O'Connor, G. A. Thomson, A. D. Stevens, R. P. Tie, M. A. Watts, F. C. A. Wilson, D. M. Yee, E. J.

Form Master: Mr. West Form Captain: Hewitt, R. J. Barr, J. S. Benge, R. D. Clark, P. G. Clinton, C. D. Challis, C. J. Cummins, D. W. Davies, T. Dobbs, B. M. Evans, C. P. 0.

4GA Evans, L. P. Heilson, P. Hevder, P. W. Hill, P. J. Hollis, R. G. Jones, I. L. Kinsella, M. E. Lai, P. McLanachan, A. P. Maxwell, J. T. Mexted, S. R. Miller, I. K. Mossman, B. R.

Muir, S. M. Niven, D. J. Robertson, E. B. Sewell, V. B. Stinson, C. J. Svenson, K. C. Tasker, R. J. Veale, N. H. Ward, H. J. Wilson, G. F. Young, J. E. P.

Form Master: Mr. Moodie Form Captain: Meyers, A. J. Aslin, G. S. Bausmann, A. J. Benfield, G. R. Best, R. K. Bilton, S. L. Brodie, B. W. Brooks, S. N. W.

4GB Christie, S. R. Clay, G. M. Francis, P. G. Furniss, A. M. Hemsley, P. L. Hill, C. L. Howe, S. W. Hume, R. P. Karentze, T. A. Lvall, M. A. McLean, L. G.

Pearson, R. A. Perry, G. S. D. Ryan, M. Shields, M. R. Smith, M. A. Spring, R. J. Ward, D. R. Wood, A. M. Young, N. S.

Form Master: Mr. R. C. Lane Form Captain: Dean, R. A. Adler, A. M. Ansell, R. H. Armstrong, I. P. Beasley, C. R. N. Benge, M. N. Bernau, J. A. F. Brabant, S. C. Carter, B. H. P. Cherrington, M. P

3A Christmas, T. I. Clay, R. W. Davidson, A. P. Fastier, G. J. Franklin, M. J. Goulden, G. M. C. Harcourt, A. G. Hill, C. P. Johnsen, D. P. Lawrence, G. J. Leask, W. L. Leslie, J. A. McDonald, S. J.

McKenzie, J. L. Manning, A. A. Mowat, A. F. O'Brian, J. R. Osten, M. C. Peirse, M. H. Pycroft, D. F. Sage, R. P. Snoek, H. T. E. Stone, B. G. Strickland, W. L. Suckling, I. D. Vincenti, K. W.

Form Master: Mr. I. MacGillivray Form Captain: Taranchokov, R. Butcher, R. J. Chiu, A. S. Cole, A. G. Douglass, A. Douglass, R. Edgington, N. B. Fraser, G. Frost, A. Genever, J.

3 Shell A Gillespie, I. Grant, R. L. Green, M. D. Gunn, R. Hunt, R. Jury, R. D. McKenzie, P. J. McKinley, R. L. McConchie, J. A. Mackay, D. Meyer, R. L. Moses, J. A. Murray, H.

Naughton, G. Pattemore, P. K. Sharrock, G. E. Simmonds, M. F. J. Smith, G. J. Smith, K. R. Smythe, C. Winter, P. J. B. Wilson, P. Van Asbeck, P. Varoy, C. R.

Form Master: Mr. J. D. Craig Form Captain: Baker, P. G. Annandale, K. B. Baker, R. M. Bell, D. J. Castle, P. R. Carpenter, M. W. Cunliffe, E. T. Earnshaw, R. S. Eng, E. Form Master: Mr. D. A. Smalley Form Captain: Archer, D. J. Allen, R. B. Allman-Marchant, A. J. Benge, I. D. Bertos, G. A. Black, S. G. Bolt, R. S. Broom, K. L.

Form Master: Mr. B. R. Sandle Form Captain: Ball, P. J. Allen, S. J. Barlow, M. R. Burt, C. Butters, D. H. Cain, M. A. Coad, C. N. Cooper, M. D. Cromie, M. D. S. Edney, T. E. Gair, B. W.

3B Gardyne, A. F. Garland, T. B. Glover, J. Grainger, D. L. Hansen, W. J. Hawthorn, S. G. Heeps, R. F. Hosking, J. W. Kaye, D. P. Khan, A. R. Little, R. G. Manners, G. N. Mortland, C. A. Onishchenko, A. I.

Patching, M. J. Phillipps, D. J. H. Rouse, D. W. Shailes, P. L. Smith, A. D. Speedy, S. M. Trafford, G. M. Walker, P. J. Ward, S. E. Williams, P. T. Wilson, C. M. Van Zweeden, R. J.

Form Master: Mr. A. C. Yule Form Captain: McLeod, A. D. Allan, B. A. Batchelor, A. P. Boyd, J. M. Brooking, P. M. Buckland, B. M. Clarke, J. R. Crawford, G. A. Dunnet, J. B. Everett, C. G. Graham, L. A.

3 Shell B Guerin, R. J. Hobbs, P. M. Johnstone, N. D. Kemp, P. R. Kenny, B. T. McArtney, P. M. McPhee, G. H. Major, D. G. Muller, J. W. Pickering, M. H. Preston, D. L. Rhodes, A. H. Shewan, P. D. Story, M. J.

Supavudhi, S. Tessier, R. A. Thomson, J. Tringham, R. J. Trustrum, H. S. Walker, C. R. Watson, M. T. J. Webster, I. R. Were, R. J. Williamson, A. R. Wong, A. Viatos, E.

Form Master: Mr. R. Hill Form Captain: Gaskin, J. C. Anderson, R. W. Barratt, C. T. Baxter, J. Biss, J. T. Blackmore, D. Blomkamp, R. Blundell, D. Churchill, D. de Lee, R.

3C1 Estall, T. Gazley, W. Grant, S. Grenside, M. Gunter, K. Hamilton, J. Hiccock, D. Hing, B. Jennings, P. Little, J. Marriott, I. Marshall, P. Mithal, I.

Morris, R. Nestoridis, C. Owen, A. Picken, C. A. Porteous, N. Robinson, P. Stoddart, C. J. Tarpley, C. F. Taylor, R. W. Wierenga, W. Wyatt, L. K. Yee, R. Young, A. S.

Form Master: Mr. D. F. Buckley Form Captain: Anderson, P. J. Aguero, L. A. Beauchamp, P. A. Bradnock, A. J. Bullock, S. D. Chanwai, C. M. Chin, C. Collins, D. P. Cowley, G. M. Davidson, J. C. L.

3C2 Fletcher, R. L. Harding, G. J. Hatley, W. R. Hendin, D. C. Herring, E. W. D. Hobbs, G. J. Hodgetts, A. D. Jessens, P. E. Lambert, R. N. Lankshear, B. R. Levestam, M. A. Levestam, B. J. Liddell, D.

Form Master: Mr. Barrington Form Captain: Kerr, J. H. Blackwood, D. G. Brown, G. K. Carter, D. C. Christoforou, J. Dullabh, S. Elmes, G. J. Eng, B. Gifford, R. H. Gray, L. H.

3 Shell C Harding, L. C. Hyland, C. J. James, J. I. Jansson, A. L. Jenkins, C. D. Jones, M. E. MacMillan, P. D. Milner, A. J. Mycroft, A. Partington, I. Reitsma, D. C. Ritchie, S. F. Roberts, A. J.

MacDonald, M. B. MacDonald, M. D. McLean, J. G. Paterson, R. M. Peck, T. M. Purdie, G. L. Thomson, G. S. Tisch, I. W. Trachsel, T. M. Watson, G. L. Whyte, D. C. Yip, R.

Robertson, S. Scorey, I. E. Tsimbourlas, D. Wasiksiri, D. West, A. N. Whitaker, C. J. Williamson, L. Wilson, M. R. Vink, S. J. Yee, V. R. Youmans, R. A.

EDITORIAL NOTE I wish to thank all those who have contributed to this record of 1969 at Wellington College.

To those who wrote articles, to the photographers David Young, Martin Etherington and David Jupp, to Stephen Collins and Brent Collie who assembled the information, to the printers Bryce Francis Ltd. and to the advertisers, thanks are due.

My apologies for any errors or omissions.

P. R. Hickey, Editor.