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[No. 312.
Vol. XL VII.]
ScboOI War
COWTAN
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\Vith sorrow we have learnt of the death in the country's
service of A. C. Brackenbury, R. Hocking, and F. A.
\\'aters. Brackenbry, who during his time here showed
sterling qualities Df character, ability, and unvarying
courtesy, was with us on a visit to the School not long
ago. Hocking is wel1 remembered by the older ones among
us as a boy' always to the fore in various activities. F.
A. \iVaters, recently awarded the Military Medal, after
leaving the School was stil1 a familiar figure to members of
the orchestra, in which he played the oboe. To all
those by whom the loss of these brave boys wil1 be felt most,
our sincere sympathy.
\iVe regret to hear that R. 'vV. Valters has been reported
missing, and also G. B. Falkner, who was at Singapore;
and that A. J. Palmei' is a prisoner of war.
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------------------Mr. F. G. Shelley has left us to join the R.A.F. He
11as the good wishes of us all, and we are glad to hear that
there is fair prospect of his being able to use his talents as
a draughtsman in the service of the Air Force.
Credit marks have been ~warded to the foI1owing boys:
Conway, Faircloth,. King- J. R., Long A. G., Rickard,
Smith 1. M., \iVebb A. D., WiI1iams V.
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This term again it has been our pride and pleasure to
see at the School many Old Boys, and members of the Staff,
now in .the Sel'vices. The conversations we are able to have
with Our visitors are always full of interest; and we congTatulate them all on the discretion they invariably show in
talking of military matters.
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Several boys are voluntarily at work helping to collect
School salvage. Others have done good work on the allotments, though some plots need more attention.
Savings during vVarships vVeek reached the splendid
and record total of ;{177+ 8s. The total of savings for the
half.-year just ended '"vas ;{3006 15 s .
Congratulations to the Cadet COrj2S and the A.T.C.
unit on their earnest and steady work. vVe understand that
there will be summer camps, and that some boys Oi: the
School not involved on the military side will be doing farm
work.
,\Vc hear that D. :\1. Blessley has been promoted to .the
rank of Lieutenant. Congratulations.
'Ve are glad to learn that A. G. Stewart has come
through further hot service. J. Lee is still out east, and
N. Henson out west.
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Congratulations to Me and Mrs. B. Vif. Harrison, 011
the birth of a daughter, on April 13th.
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All good wishes to boys, parents, and friends of the
School.
WHb I).IR. tOrC¢s
More names of Old Boys serving: Ager D. V., Baron
R. J., Blake L. G., Breingan D., Brown D., Carpenter
R. J., Chapman C., Clark P., Collins J., Dodwell R.,
Dryden P., Feacey J. R., Freeth J. R., Gillett P., Henson N., Hocking C. J., Hogg- A., Hope N. S., Hudson
F. N. A., King D. T. H., King H. J., Kitton L. G.,
Lacey G., Mash VV., Madlen D., Prosser R.
Sch~ffter R.,
Simpkins G. E., Stenning r\. D., Vernon Cr., "Vhltby R.,
\Voolacott J., Yarrow R. "V.
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Roll or I)onour.
(F rom (( Greate r Love," TV. 07.CJe 11.)
Red lips are not so red
As the stained stones kissed by thc English dead ....
o love, your eyes lose lure
When I behold eyes blinded in my stead!.
Heart, you were never hot,
Nor large, nor full like hearts made grcat with shot; ..
And though your hand be pale,
Paler arc all which trail
Your cross through flamc a nd hail;
\\' eep, you may wcep, for you may touch .1 hem not.
Congratulations to: F. R .. Holt, B.Sc.; H. P. Cook,
passed the first examinations in dental surgery.
This term we have had with us 011 the Staff Me A. S.
Hett, and Me 1. VV. Brooks.
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Term ends on July .25th, and the Christmas tcrm begins
on September 10th.
Staff.
A. F. C. PAI0JE.
Old Boys.
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BALL.
A. C. BRACKEXRURY.
H. IV. FORSTER.
J. H. GRIMES.
H. l. HE\I"LlTT.
R. F.
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F. A.
HOCKING.
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'VATERS.
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£tetun bp a R~.,ru¢ntath,)¢ of tbt Brittsb
and ;or¢tgn Blbl¢ SOCI¢tp
scenes, the orchestra and choir were most effective. The
spirit of the play was considerably enhanced [or the audience
by its bearing on the events of modern times, and as such
was very enthusiastically received.
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At the beginning of term senior boys attended, aher
school, a lectul'e by Miss D. R. Allder, of the British antt
Foreign Bible Society, of two-fold interest; it lold the
audience of the useful work of the Society, and it was about
Burma, which was then headline news ..
The lect ure was based on photographic slides of a
journey up the Irrawaddy from Rangoon by some of the
lecturer's missionary friends. Numerous slides were shown
of the river's course, and of native villages and their primitive churches. Miss Allder told us of the adventurous life
led by the missionaries when they first went up country years
ago, preaching and teaching to the primitive and rather
hostile natives. She stressed the importance of the Irrawaddy as the only reliable means of communication with the
coast, as hardly any roads existed through the jungle, and
therefore river travelling was the only way of getting about.
The lecture was very instructive, for :\1iss Allder had
lived in Burma for years as a missionary; and the slides
were eHectively coloured.
The lant-crJl, operated by Clare, gave its usual magical
performance, and at the end, when I'dI'. Le Beau wound up
lhe proceedings by a short speech of thanks, on behalf of
the boys present', the applause' was hearty indeed.
G.
BOUGHTON,
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A. D. ELLIS, R. 'VARD, Form VI.
'Cbt Struggl¢
'Tis war-and madness rules the world,
And nations strive and reel
vVhile shuddering shock tears earth apart,
vVith none her wounds to heal.
Mankind is struggling to escape
The yoke of brutal man,
And Freedom stands at Death's own gate
DeI'ying bestial plan.
Human souls are counted nought,
Mere counters in the fight;
l'\nd happiness does not exist
'Vhile only Might is Right..
But through the anguish and the fear
Of parting, death and pain
\Vill shine triumphant Victory,
And Freedom reign again.
And man can 'then renew his way
From thraldom gain release
To happiness, return again
To love, and home and peace.
P. EVE, VB.
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King fi¢nrp V"
On Thursday, July 9th, a party of senior boys went
to sec "King Henry V" at the Harrow School Speech
Room. The play was performed by members of Harrow
School. The characters were excellently portrayed, Henry V
and the Dauphin of France being exceptionally good. The
'Nelsh accent and mannerisms of Captain Fluellen were very
amusing, and much appreciated by the audience; and so
were the bumptious manners of Pistol. 'Ve were invited to
imagine that the spirit of Shakespeare was embodied in one
of the actors, who explained the settings of the dilTerent
scenes. The costumes were "ery good. and the hattIe
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Club
The Music Club has met under the able secretaryship
o[ J. Clare all through the term. Again this term Mr.
Kearsey has kindly allowed us .the use of his gramophone and
sitting-room, and on behalf' of the Club I should like to
thank him heartily for his interest. Unfortunately owing to
other School activities, the membership has fallen off and
the Club has not always been able to meet every week.
However, .this term we have heard quite a lot of o'ood
music. There \"as an operatic programme; the Club l~eard
music by Puccini, Leoncavallo, 'Vagner and Rossini. \\'C
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have also listened to music by Tchaikovsky, Mendelssohn,
Smetana and Rachmaninoff. The programmes have been
varied considerably, other less known composers also having
a hearing. The high-spot this term was, I think, a lecture
on the appreciation of swing by R. \N ard, who stated his
case, with illustrations from records, remarkably well. The
discussion which followed was naturally fiery in the extreme. The evening was, as regards general interest and
discussion, the most successful of the term.
\lVe hope to continue our meetings next term. Finally,
a word of thanks to all members who have lent records for
the Club's meetings.
G. BOUGHTON, J70nn VI.
The number of \1\1.0.s, N.C.O.s, and cadets in the
Corps is now 220.
The suggestion to have a Corps Social this term had
to be dropped. It is hoped to arrange one when happier
times return.
The best shooting averages this term are as follows ; R. \Nard
21.00
Johnson........... 22.00
Brownbridgc
21.25
Pritchard
22.40
The Gurney Shield result was: 1st, West House; 2nd,
South House; 3rd, North House; 4th, East House.
i\ party of four senior members had the great honour
of being present to represent the Cadet Corps at an inspection by His Majesty the King at Buckingham Palace on
Saturcby, July 4th.
]. R. CLARE, C.S.M.
SIGNALS.
This term Signals had the misfortune to lose P. S. M.
Rusbworth, who has been our able commander for nearly
one and a 11alf years. However, this loss has been somewhat compensated by .the keenness shown by the new
assistant instructors. Much in the way of re-servicing the
stores has been carried out by LjCpl. Buxton and Cdt.
Johnson, .and although equ~pment is becoming rather hard
to obtain, we have managed to allot flags to near! y all the
senior cadets.
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In response to a recruiting drive we now have a full
Signals platoon, and although I have not the space to mention all the new members, I think Cdts.Elliot and Griflin
deserve notice for the enthusiasm shown since they joined,
a few weeks ago.. As well as the usual Friday parades there
has been a large number of voluntary parades held during
the dinner-hour, and even on \lVednesday afternoons. In
fact, so much keenness has been shown that we are hoping',
rather arnbitiously, to hold examinations for both the First
Year and Second Year Certificates before the summer camp.
SERGT. 'RADY, II,C. Signals.
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Cbus ClUb
This term the Chess Club met for lohe first time since
the war began. The response has been good, from fifteen
to twenty-five boys attending during Monday and Tues·day
dinner-hours. The standard of play has been high; the team
defeated Harrow ,School by three games to two, the games
being wo-n by D. \Vebb (2), <'Incl Johnson (1). Mr. Kearsey
and D. Brockman (vice-c<'lptain) have given valualJle help
with the Club, to which we welcome all boys who ;]re keen
on chess.
R. \IV. JOTlNSO'oJ, Cnplnil7.
CadU (ort's
\lVe were very sorry to lose C.S.M. 'Valter at the end
of last term. \Valter was a very enthusirrstic and popular
member of the Cadet Corps; he is now a second lieutenant
in an open unit. Sergts. Parrott and Mitchell have also left
lIs.'vVe wish them all the best of luck.
The Corps has now been issued with battle-dress, and
all look much more business-like in it. \lVe have had several
field-days on Friday afternoons. Also, we I eceived a short
talk on the principles of camouflage from an oflicer of the
Home Guard.
There has heen no training at Mill Hili Barracks, hut
several cadets attended a P.T. course at Hendon. Camp
this year will be at Chingford, and we expect a good Cltter dance. SeniOT cadets have been trained for \Nar Cert. A
(Part I) and they will take the eX<'Imination this month.
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AMBULANCE.
.\t the end of last term Sergt. Mitchell left .the School;
we were very sorry .to lose him; we all wish him every
success in his future career.
Owing' to Cert. A parades and other School actIvIties, parades have had to be held on Saturday mornings
when posdible. I t is hoped that next term they will be on
a more convenient clay.
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The section now numbers more than thirty, and we
welcome several recruits who joined us at the beginning of
term. As it is so large Capt. Cummings has been instructing the recruits, and the N.C.O.s have been in charge of the
2nd and 3rd class cadets.
About the middle 0.[ term Capt. Elliot, R.A.M.C.,
kindly came and g'ave a lecture on ambulance organization
in the field, and answered many questions. I t is hoped he
will be able to come again soon.
We must thank M1'. Mogg for giving a very interesting
talk on the organs of the body j for demonstration purposes
he used three dissected frogs.
I t is hoped a n umber of cadets will go to camp as
hospital orderlies, but final arrangements have not yet been
made.
Best wishes to all boys and parents fOl the summer
holidays.
CPL. WOODMAN, fiC. Ambulance.
BAND.
Practices have been held fairly regularly this term, but
the recent examination which several of the senior members
had to take necessitated some curtailment.
There have been .two outstanding events this term:
the" vVarships Week" parade, for the success of which we
must thank Lieutenant Abrams, who gave us a lit,tlc much
needed instruction; and the church parade at Ruislip, held
by another battalion who were without a band.
Considering that we are without an instructor, we have
kept the standard of playing high.
This term Cpl. Pritchard left .to take up duties in the
Armoury, after three years in the Band. Cpl. Aldridge and
Cdt. Marples also left.
Cdts. Bryan, Lee, Dingwall,
Sweetman and Hearle must be congratulated for the way
in which they have learned so quickly to play ,the bugle.
M. G. PINKS, Sergt. fiC. Band.
JUr 'training Corl'S
The strength of the Corps has increased during the
term to almost twice its original size. Thirty-six parades
have been held so far this tel'm.
The members of the Flight are grateful to Mr. Le Beau,
:\11', D. H. Schaschke, and Mr. L. R. J. Conway, who have
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kindly b<riven their services for instruction 111. Meteorology
and Navigation, Signals, and Engines res,peclIvely.
Every member appreciates the untiring eJlorts of our
Commanding Ofhcer, Mr. J. H. Mogg, in the formation and
successful o'peration of the unit.
On alternate weeks each of the two squads of the Flight
have attended at the Harrow School workshops for instruction in engines by tIro Conway, who intends to hold a test
on knowledge of engines as far as the syllabus has been
co"ered.
Every Friday evening Mr. Schaschk~ has given a l~cture
in which the routine of signals instruclIon h;-l<; been JOtercsting'ly interspersed with .talks on radio and.allied [or,ms or
communication. .Equipment, with\.the excepLJon 01 Ul1lform,
has becn supplied by the R.I\.F. as liberally as the.y can
alTOI'd it, and we eagerly look forward to an extension oJ.
our stock-and .to the time when each cadet will have received his uniform.
An attempt to raise the status of many of the older
cadets is to take the form of a Proficiency Test (Part 1), to
be held on or about 20th July. May there be 100% success!
Further 'programmes include a·camp at a county R.A.F.
Station from the 22nd to the 29th 0.[ August, which ca{lets
are eagerly anticipating.
ProlilOliollS : -
P, R. Conway to be Flight-Sergeant.
M. K. L. Page to be Sergeant.
.-'\. D. \Vebb La be Sergeant.
A. D. \VEJ:lB, Sergi.
Several athletic meetino's have been arraI~ged this term.
or one of them, with an X.T.C. group to which Mr. \Vi!Iiams is attached, the events have been rU:1 off; and two
more, one at Wembley County School, and one at Alperton,
organized by the ,Finch ley Harriers, have yet to be contested.
The meetino'on July 1st with the A.T.C. squadron was
a successful on~ for the School. Vi e won fairly comfortably, the final score being 35 points t.o 26. S~veral good
times were returned, the two best bell1g by Rickard (200
yards in 22 sees.), and Adams (880 yards in 2 mins. 16.0
secs.).
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At Wembley County School we shal1 be entering a team
in the open invitation relay on July I I th; at Alperton, on
July 15th, the Finchley Harriers are sponsoring' an athletic
meeting for the public secondary schools of ~hddlesex, and
we are entering a ful1 team.
The cross country race results, unavailable last term at
the time of going to press, are now ready. The course,
made available to us very kindly by Harrow vVeald County
School, was not only longer this year, but very heavy. The
time, however, was quite good: 18 mins. 18 secs. for
approximately 3t miles. The individual positions were:
I Cadwallader, 2 Nicholls, 3 Harrison, 4 vVoodman, S McHenry; and the House results: I South, 2 East, 3 North.
The School sports are to be held on July 9th, the events
being only House rclay races, all the open events having
been decided. The School has several good runners now,
and Colours and half-OAo'llrs have been awarded to the
following :-Colollrs: Adams,
Everest, Lawrie; halfColours: Eekhoff, Cadwallader, Harrison.
The next edition of the magazine will give results of
the further events, but by that time I shall have left school
and handed over the athletic captaincy to R. J. Rickard.
Therefore, in conclusion, I should like to wish all the present athletes, and in fact all boys, the best of luck in their
sports, to thank Mr. 'iVilson and Mr. Cummings in particular for their interest and help, and to say how much I
have enjoyed my athletics during my school career.
440 YdS.-I Everest, 2 Adams, 3 Eve; 60.0 sees.
880 YdS.-I Adams, 2 Everest, 3 EekhoJT; 2 m111S.
23 2-Sth sees.
High jlllIlP.-I ,Everest, 2 Hodgetts, 3 Dry L. C.;
4ft . sm.
Long jllIllP·-I Grant, 2 Eve, 3 Hodgctts; J6ft. 8in.
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McHENRY,
CapLaill.
Sports €,,¢nts R¢sults
JUNlORS-Ut\DER 12.
100 l'ds.-l Humphreys, 2 Turk, 3 Brill; 13 J-sth sees.
200 YdS.-I Humphreys, 2 Lait, 3 Turk; 28 I-5th sees.
UNDER 14.
100 YdS.-I Bundy, 2 - - , 3 Beattie; 12 4-sth sees.
200 YdS.-I Bundy, 2 Mee, 3 O'Neill; 26 I-5th sees.
+40 YdS.-I O'Neill, 2 Digby, 3 Bundy; 66 sees.
High jWllp.-I Harris, 2 Dabbs H., 3 O'Neill K.;
3ft. 10111.
MIDDLE.-UDER 16.
100 Yds.-J Everest, 2 Eve, 3 Adams; II 2-Sth sees.
200 YdS.-I Everest, 2 Adams, 3 Nicholls; 23 I-5th secs.
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JOO YdS.-'I Lawrie, 2 Rickard, 3 l\IcHenry; II 2-sth
200 YdS.-I Rickard, 2 Lawrie, 3 McHenry; 22 I-sth
44 0 Yds.-J McHenry, 2 Rickard, 3 Cadwallader; 59
880 Yds.-J McHenry, 2 Rickard, 3 Pclge; 2 mlns.
24 4-Sth sees.
1\Iile.~1 Harrison, 2 Adams, 3 Cadwallader; S mills.
21 +-sth sees.
High' jlllUP.-I Rickard, 2 Brockman, 3 Aldridge;
Sft. 3in.
Long jUIIIP.-I Rickard, 2 Lawri~, 3 Brockman; 20ft.
9111. (School record).
RESULTS OF INTER-HOUSE ATHLETlCS.
2-Lap Rel(~y (Ulld'er 12).-1 South, 2 North, 3 East.
.2-Lap Relay (Under 14).-1 South, 2 East, 3 North;
I 111111. 47 sees.
2-Lap Relay (Under 16).-1 North, 2 ,East, 3 South;
I min. 31 I-5th sees.
I-Lap Rel(~y (Sellior).-I East, 2 South, 3 North; 45
2-Sth sees.
4- LaP Relay ([illde'r 14).-1 South, 2 East, 3 J\'orth;
+ mins. 9 sees.
4-Lap Relay (Linde'r 16).-1 1\'orth, 2 South, 3 East;
3 mins. 38 3-Sth sees .
.2-Lap Relay (Sel'lior).-I East, 2 South, 3 North;
1 III III • 44 sees .
.High jump (J'llllior).-I South, 2 North, 3 East.
I-ligh jump (Sellior).-l East, 2 North, 3 South.
Long jump (Senior.).-I East, 2 South, 3 North.
Half-mile Team Race (]unio-r).-I South, 2 East, 3
North; 2 mins. 32 I-5th secs.
Qlle Mile Team Race (Sellior).-I South, 2 :\orth, 3
East; 5 mins. 27 IS-th secs . .
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In the half-mile race Adams established a new School
record. In the senior long jump Rickard established a new
School record by jumping 20ft. 9ins.
The final House positions were:I South House, with 3+ points.
2 East House, with 28 points.
3 North House, with 22 points.
unceasingly, tral11l1lg and teaching the juniors, and encour<tging us seniors. As captain he has worked hard, but as
a boxer he has fought even harder, and we are very sorry
indeed to lose hi111.-1'. A. L. McHE.i\HY.
Mr. J. W. Williams concurs with these words of praise
for J. R. King's work.
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Boxing Club
The boxing classes were extended for a few weeks of
this term in preparation for the annual boxing tournament.
This obviated the necessi ty a f cramm ing in the tournamen t
at the end or last term, and also allowed members to work
up to fighling fitness. The bouts were well conteslcd, and
sevcral losers distinguished themselves by putting up a fine
light.
The following junior fights deserve mention:Brill and Sanders: Sanders won.
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O'Neill and Giddons: Giddons won.
Bearman anci Digby: Digby won.
In the Senior fights: Dabbs beat George; .\dams beat
Siddle; Nicholls beat Siddle; Woodman beat Anniss; Sewin
beat Dry; Spittle beat Page; Lawrie beat Rayney; .I ames
beat Couldridge; McHenry had a walk-over.
King fought Williams in an exhibition bout; no decision
was given, but each gained one point for his House.
Colours were awarded to the following: Dabbs, Adams,
)J icholls, Siddle, vVoodman, Lawrie, James, and McHenry.
Rayney*, vVilliams*'X' and King;("H retained their Colours.
The tournament which \vas held on f\lay 18th was well
attended by path boys of the School and parents, who showed
great enthusiasm. The evening was won by East House;
South and \Vest tied as runners-u,p.
All the boys of the club thank their instruclor, Mr.
\Villiams, for the work he pU,t in during the few weeks of
boxing. Leaving this term, 1 wish. good luck to all bo~ers
at school, and hand over the captalllcy to the present vlcecaptain, T. \Nilliams.
J. KING, Cuptail/.
As a member of the boxing club I should like to congratulate J. R. King (our captain). ~or the excellent way in
which he has carried 011 the tradlttons of the School. In
these times it is very difficult indeed, but John has worked
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Gymnasium
Gym. classes have been busy up to now in preparing
for the annual display, which will be held in the last week
of .this term. Parents will pe invited, and I am sure they
will be rewarded by a good exhibition of physical fitness
and skill. The untiring etTorts of our instructor, Mr. \tVilIiams, arc greatly appreciated by all members of the class.
The junior classes have been as large as ever this .term,
owing La great enthusiasm amongst the lower forms of the
Schoo!' Sevel'al boys show promise in all their work.
A very high standard is maintained by the inters, the
younger boys keeping well up with the old stagers.
In the seniors much work has been put in, and although
numbers have fluctuated, some good evenings have been
spent, mostly on the ropes and boxes. Valuable assistance
has been given Py the vice-captain, G. R. Collings, and by
the older seniors in coaching the boys. It seems there will
be great competition for the three vacant Colours to be
awarded after the display.
J. KING, Cuptaill.
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NORTH HOUS.E.
This term saw the appointment of several new monitors
and prefects. D. \tV. Anniss received his monitor's badge,
and A. F. Aldridge, D. A. ,\nderson, D. C. Barrett, and
D. C. Brockman became House prefects. Congratulations
La lhem all.
This term 110 House matches have been played, owing
to the number of School fixtures. Cricket Colours have
been awarded to several boys. E. Bridge receives his First
Eleven, and·D. A. Anderson and G. Boughton their Second
Eleven Colours.
In the boxing tournament North House, unfortunately,
came last, but boxing Colours have been awarded to P.
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i\.dams and R. G. Dabbs. Vye offer them our heartiest
congratulations.
At the end of last term :\orth House did not fare very
well in .the Gurney Shield competition, coming only third.
This result was certainly not due to lack of enthusiasm on
the part of the cadets, who all worked exceedingly hard. In
the absence of Sergl. Easton the platoon was trained by
Cpls. Anderson and Aldridge, who carried out their task
with greaT thoroughness and efficiency.
The athletic and swimming sports will be held soon,' and
we offer our best wishes to all participants.
Best of luck to all boys taking the General Schools and
Intermediate examinations.
Lastly, a word of thanks tu all boys or the Huuse whu
have taken su much interest in School activities this term.
Keep it up!
A, D. ELLIS, ('{/pflliu.
School teams, but it is hoped that they will be played later.
We look forward to them with confidence under the captaincy of Munday, who has now his First Eleven Colours.
Ritchie has his Second Eleven Colours.
In the athletic sports East House competitors did very
well, especially the seniors; Rickard and McHenry were
outstanding. In the final result we were second.
SOUTH HOUSE.
To,wards the end of last .term we were vcry unfortunate
in losing J. VI/. Fox, an able monitor and staunch supporter
of the House. He has our best wishes for the future.
There has been no House cricket this term, but we have
been well,represented in the School matches. The swimming
sports have been arranged for July qth, and the athletic
events are still being run. We must praise Harrison,
Lawrie, Humphreys and others who have done well in
athletics. Congratulations.to Harrison, Hart, King' J., and
King IN. on receiving their First Eleven Colours, and to
P. James, who gained his boxing Colou'rs. The House came
top in the cross country run, with P. S. Cadwallader first.
\Ve were second in the Gurney Shield competition. It is up
to South House cadets to see that we regain the Shield next
year.
The best of 1uck to all candfdates at the Cert. .\
examinations. Finally, best wishes to you all.
J. R.
CLi\RE,
Captai/i.
I should like La congratulate all the '~oJ1lpctitors, and
c~pecially the winners who contributed to the success of the
House on Sports Day. There were good performances in all
the ag'e groups, and .the keenness displayed was most gratifying.
B. W. H.
EAST HOUSE.
So far this term there have been no House matches,
owing to the large number of fixtures arranged for the
East House were first in the boxing tournament earlier
in the term. Congratulations to all House boxers, particularly Nicholls, McHenry and Lawrie, who won their bouts
and gained their Colours.
I n the forthcoming swimming sports we wish all boys
the best of luck, and the same to all boys taking School
Certificate and Intermediate examinations, and 10 all boys
who are leaving' at the end of the term.
Lastly, a word of thanks to .those who, by taking part
in School activities, have helped the House. May next term
prove even mo,re successful than this.
IN. D.
RUSIIWORTIT, Cap/aill.
'NEST HOUSE.
At t he end or last term we had I"!le mi::;fortune to lose
three of our ablest members-J. D. \Vinsbury, our House
captain, VValter, and "Vright. \.\Talter has since received
a commission in the 5th Cadet Battalion. Congratulations,
\\'alter!
Congratulations also to \!\Tebb D. 1-\., and \rVoodman
on being promoted to monitors; to \Var,d, "Vebb 1-\. D.,
\\'illiams, \Vilson and Winsbury, who have been appointed
prefects; and to \Vebb A. D. on his promotion in the A.T.e.
As a House we are as yet untried in the field of sport,
but we have been well represented 'in the School cricket
teams, especially amongst the juniors, and in all other
School activities. Webb D. A. and \:\1 ebb P. F. have been
awarded Second Eleven Colours, and Siddle and \!\Too-dm,l!l
their boxing Colours.
Cpl. \"'ooclman deserves congratulations on his h'1I1dling or the House platoon in the Gurney Shidd competitio'1,
as do all its members. Thanks to their elTorts, we took
first place.
Finally, may we wish the best of luck to all boys taking"
important examinations this terlll, and a care-free holiday
tu all plrent~ and boys.
P. F.
\\'Efill,
Captaill.
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THE LYON IAN
Cricktt
Tr-IE SCHOOL V. LATYMER SCHOOL.
Throughout the term upwards of twenty-four cricket
elevens have been fielded each week, the weather having
caused no interruption to our arrangements.
Several Colours from last season have again been included in the School elevens. In attempting to maintain ;l
high standard of team work we have made few changes
in the School elevens since the beginning of .the season.
Though expensive in fielding earlier in the term, this policy
is now having good effect.
Colours for this season's play have so fat" been awarded
as follows :~
1st XI: King \IV. J. (vice-captain), Bridge E. G.,
Hnxrison S. J., Hart .R. C., King]. R., Munday P. I.
2nd XI: Anderson D. A., Boughton G. L., Fraser J.
M., Ritchie D. J., \lVebb D. A., \lVebb P. F.
J. H. M.
FIRST ELEVEN.
THE SCHOOL V. P[)lNER COUNTY SCHOOL ..
Result: Lost by 8 runs.
Pinner County School 73. Munday 4 "for IS.
School 65.
THE SCI-IOOL V. CHRIST'S COLLEGE.
Result: Drawn.
Christ's College 136 for G (declared).
School 58 Jar 8. King \IV. 27 (not out).
TilE SCI-IOOL V. AMERSI-IAM (;RAMMAR SCI-IOOL.
Result: Lost by 9 wickets.
Amersham Grammar School J04 Jar 4 wickets.
School 93.
TIlE SCIIOOL V. KINGSBURV COUNTY SCIIOOL.
Result: \IVan by 4 wickp.ts.
King'sbury County School 32.
son 5 [or IS.
School 'f5.
Munday 5 for 13, Ander-
Result: Lost by 108 fUns.
Latymer 163 for 8 (declared). Ritchie 6 for 49.
School 55.
TI-[E SCHOOL v.
SALVATOR1AN COLl.ECE.
Result: \IVan by 9 wickets.
Salvatorian College 20. Munday 7 for 7, Anderson
3 for 5·
School 57.
XL
Result: \IVan by 85 runs.
Merchant Taylors' School 32. Munday:) for 15, Anderson 3 for 16.
School I 17. King J. 32.
THE SCIIOOL V. MERCHAi\T TAYl.ORS' SCHOOL 4TH
v. R.C.T.S.
Result: Drawn.
R.C.T.S. 137 for 7 (declared).
School 81 for 8. Siddle 26.
THE SCHOOL
BOWUNC
O.
Hart
Munday
Anderson
10
79
49
R.C.T.S.
Result: Lost by I 1'L1I1.
R.C.T.S. 8+ Munday 7 for 38.
School 83. Hart 32, Harrison 2/),
A \'ERAGES.
M.
10
6
R.
W.
??
-J
5
J89
~L)
I? .1;)
I ;)
-
??
Av.
4. 6
:;·7
9. 0
The regular team has been: D. M. Anderson'xc, Vi. J.
KingJ(-, J. J. Munday*, J. R. King"*, R. C. HartJ(·, n. 1.
Harrison*, E. Bridge"', G. L. G. Broughton-i', M. J. Siddle'i-,
D. J. Ritchie'i-, P. F. Webb·;-.
* 1st XI Colours.
.;- 2nd XI Colours.
[ should like, on behalf of the team, to thank Colonel
\iVilson for the help he has given us at the nets; all the
masters 'who have given of their time to umpire our matches;
and Howe, of IV A, -who has scored so capably and enthusiastically for us throughout the term.
D.
SECOND
THE SCI-IOOL v.
17
TirE SCIIOOL V.
M. ANDEI~SO[\.
CO/l{oill.
ELEVEN.
PINNER COUNTY SCIIOOL.
Result: ,Von bv 8 runs.
Pinner County School 26. Sag-ar 7 For 5.
School 3-+. Bridge 20 (not aLit).
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THE SCHOOL V. CHRIST'S COLLEGE.
Result: Drawn.
Christ'S' College 84.
School 50 for 5.
TilE SCI-IOOL V. MERCHANT TAYLORS' SCHOOL.
Result: Lost by 32 runs.
.\Ierchnnt Taylors' School 117 for 7 (declared). Sagar
6 ror 16.
School 85· Ravenhill 25, Sagar 18.
THE SCHOOL V. KINGSBURY COUXTY SCIIOOL.
Result: Drawn.
Kingsbury Coun\y School 65 for 9. Anderson 4 for 20.
School TOI. D. A. Webb 52 not out.
TilE SCIIOOL V. ROY'AL CO,\IMERCIAL TRAVELLERS' SCIIOOr..
Result: \iVon by 8 runs.
R.C.T.S. 43· Ravenhill 3 for 2, Sagar 3 for 16.
School 51.
TilE SCHOOL V. LATYMER UPPER SCHOOL.
Result: Lost by 4 runs.
Latymer Upper School 82.
School 78. G. Ridley 32.
TilE SCIJOOL v. SALVATORrAN COLLEGE.
Result: \iVon by 10 'vvickets.
Salvatorian College IS. Sagar 7 for 5, Anderson 2 for 4.
School 204 for 7 (declared). D. A. 'Webb 62, Ravenhill 44 (not out).
THE SCHOOL V. ,MERCHAKT TAYLORS' SCHOOL.
Result: \iVon by 6 wickets.
Merchant Taylors' School 37. Sagar 5 for 16, Andersons ror 12.
School 128. Marples 38, J. Ridley 17.
TilE SCHOOL Y. HARROW \VEALD COUXTY SCHOOL.
Result: Lost by 79 runs.
Harrow "Veald County School I..J-3. Sagar J for 30.
School 6+. Sagnr 20, D. A. "Vebb 16.
The regular members of the team thi,; season 113ve
been: N. \iV. Sagad, D. A. AndersonL D. A. "Vehh'i', I.
Evanst, J. \iV. LewinL J. \iV. Marples, P. S. K. Ravenhill, G. G. Ridley, J. Fraser';', J. R. Ridley, J. S. Lawrie.
The following have also played: E. G. Bridge. P. F.
\\'ebb, R. F. C. \Vard, D. "V. ,\nniss, D. A. Siddle.
t Second Eleven Colours.
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BATTIXG :-\VERAGES.
Times Higheet
Inns. Not Out Score
D. A. Webb ......
P. S. K. Ravenhill
16
6
I
I
62
44*
(* Not out.)
BOWLlKG AVEHAGES .
O.
~1.
R.
N. W. Sagar '"
21
63
T04
D. A. Anderson. .60
q
12 9
Runs
Average
151
91
30 . 2
18.2
W.
Av.
3.3 2
31
17
7·59
1'-;. W. SAGAR.
THE UNDER-q .-\ND UNDER-12 ELEVENS.
The Under-q XI has played six matches, winning two.
and losing four. Failure has been due more often to lack
of scoring ability than to weak bowling or fielding. Unfortunately during most of this lerm the ground has been
too fiery for profitable net practice, but there are some very
promising batsmen who should do well next year. Among
the bowlers, Castell, \iVard and "Vhaley have become more
consistent and latterly. have been very successful. The
fielding in general has improved and is good. Those who
have played in matches and come regularly to net practice
have shown great keenness.
It has been very difficult to choose an Under-I2 team
from the regular Form games. Three matches have been
played and all were lost. Potential cricketers exist, butmuch regular coaching is needed, not only in batting but
also in catching, fielding, and the wise placing of fielders by
a bowler. Younger boys can do much among themselves
and should realize that playing cricket in a cricket nl;-i'[;ch is
not the same as playing about with a soft ball, but demands
serious practice, intelligent team work and perseverance.
A. S. H.
This term the Under-I+ \eam has been as follows:
Cas tell, Baron, Brill, Digby, Leader, Saddler, Sanders,
Smith, "\Tard, "Vhaley, Treglown.
The following have also played: Noble, Fincher, "Villis,
Hayhoe, and Leighton.
The
The
The
The
School
School
School
School
UNDER-q. ELEVEN RESULTS.
lost to Pinner County School.
I I. Pinner County School 3 2.
beat Kingsbury County School.
+5· Kingsbury County School 43.
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The School lost to Royal Commercial Travellers' School.
The School 19; Ward 2 for 5, Whaley 3 for J'
R.C.T.S. 65.
The School lost to Latymer Upper School.
The School 26; \iVard 5 for 5, Castell 5 for 4:
Latymer Upper School 5 I.
The School beat Royal Commercial Traveilers" School.
The School 62; Castell 7 for 2. R.C.T.S. 52.
This term the U ncler- 12 team has been as follows:
Barratt, Cadwallader A. C., Dury, Gillingham, Hannay,
"Kearey, Leonard, Matthews, Schaschke, Woodman.
The following have also played: Lane, Boobyer, Metcalfe, Mitchell, Clayden, \;\foodgate, Bunt.
UNDER~I2 EU;VEN RE~WLTS.
The
The
The
The
The
The
School lost to Royal Commercial Travellers' School.
School 7 and 18. R.C.T.S. 6-+.
School lost to Harrow \iYeald County School.
School 21. H.\iY.C.S. 131.
School lost to Royal Commercial Travellers' School.
School 23. R.C.T.S. roo for 9 (declared).
£Ibrarv
R~"ort
This term, owing to the warm and light evenings, not
quite so many books have been borrowed. Many thanks are
due to all those who have presented books (0 the Library,
especially to the Rev. E. Stogdon, Vicar of Harrow, and a
Governor of the School.
Owing to the illness at the beginning of the term of
Mr. \iValker, the library master, Mr. \iVatterson temporarily
took over, and many thanks are olfered to him for his
untiring eHorts.
Besides the two assistant-librarians, James, Brill, and
Saddler have rendered valuable help. Following a new
system, the last two, junior boys, are being trained as future
librarians.
Before sending those old books of yours to the salvage
COllf'I'MrS, look through them and see if there are any which
would do for the Library.
G. R. COLLINGS, Librarian.
tower Scbool or ]obn
£~'on
11ead of the School: J. R. CLARE.
Deputy II ead: D. M. ANDERSON.
Monitors:
D. W. ANNISS, G. L. G. BOUGHTON, G. R. COLLINGS, A. D.
ELLIS, 'r. Eo HEALY, A. G. LONG, E. S. MARTIN, R. J.
RICKARD, D. J. gITCIIIE, W. D. RUSHWOR'rH, D. A. WEBB,
P. :\:l-'. WEBB, H. P. WOODMAN.
1Iouse Captains:
North: A. D. ELLIS.
East: W. D. RUSHWOR'l'H.
South: J. R. CLARE.
West: P. F. WEBB.
School Pianist: M. G. MATHER.
Cricket 1st XI Colours:
D. M. ANDERSON, E. G. BRIDGE, D. I. HARRISON, R. C. HART,
J. R. KING, \V. J. KING, P. 1. MUNDAY.
Football 1st XI Colours:
I, EvA.'~s, D. 1. HARRISON, J. R. KING.
CADET CORPS
C.S.M., B. Coy.: J. R. CLARE.
P.S.M., C Cay.: W. D. RUSHWOR'l'H.
Assistant Magazine Editor: D. M. ANDERSON.
Librarian: G. R. COLLINGS.
Assista.nt Librarian: T. E. HEALY.
BOXING CLUB
Ca.ptain: J. R. KING.
Colours: P .•T. ADAMS, R. G. DABBS, P. JAMES, J'. R. KING,
.1. S. LAURIE, P. A. L. McHENRY, R. F. C. RAYNEY, T.
"WILLIAMS, H. P. "WOODMAN.
ATHLETICS
Captain: P. A. L. McHENRY.
Senior Champion: R. J. RICKARD.
Middle Champion: D. A. EVEREST.
Junior Champion: A. G. BUNDY.
Colo1J,1's :P. A. I... McHENRY, R. J. RICKARD.
SWIM:M:ING
Captain and Seinor Champion: H. P. WOODMAN.
Junior Champion: J. SNELL.
Colot~rs: H. P. \VOODMAN.
GYMNASTICS
Captain: J. R. KING.
Colours: G. R. COLLINGS, 1. EvARS, .T. R. KING,