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School Officers

Captain of School '.' . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. R. M. Wynne· Griffith

Prefect of Chapel , J. M. Berry

Prefect of Hall ,.,......... E. Robinson

Captain of Hockey J. M. Berry

Vice-Captain of Hockey A. S. Moore

Captain of Cricket '.' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. J. W. Scholfield

Vice-Captain of Cricket '.' M. U. Newbold

Captain of Athletics and Cross-Country Running R. M. Wynne-Griffith

Captain of Tennis A. S. Moore

Captain of Squash , .' , D. G. Lewis

Sacristan : : M. E. J. Garnett

C.S-.M -: A. S. Moore

Librarian . . .. D. A. Gledhill

Secretary of Hockey , ,........................................ J. R. D. Sproson

Secretary of Cricket F. G. Pyatt

Secretary of Rugby Football : '" J. Taylor

Secretary of Shooting W. J. Ellis

Secretary of the Ellesmerian Society -: C. P. Vernier

Secretary of the Seven Club E. Robinson

Secretary of the Thespians ; " M. E. J. Garnett

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Editorial

Tradition and custom are the very root of our History in this country. In this anntLs mirabiUs our gracious Queen-to whom we offer our homage and humble duty-has been crowned with traditional and customary ceremony. In no other country in the world could we imagine that it would be the tradition and custom for the first acclamation of a Sovereign, en entering Westminster Abbey, to be made-not by the great Officers of State-but by the Scholars of Westminster School, in the words-"Vivat Regina." By tradition the Lord Mayor of London has his own State Coach and presents the Lord Mayor's Show each November: by custom the Prime Minister always speaks at the Banquet which follows the Show. At Ripon we ourselves have recently witnessed the arrival at the Cathedral of st. Wilfred, mounted on hoseback, a tradition handed down and observed annually: according to the usual custom he was led through the Cathedral by the Bishop and the Mayor" who had received him at the West Door. We are writing this at Seathwaite-traditicnally the wettest place in England-on what must be the driest and hottest day of the year; Seathwaite, from which it is customary to make the ascent of Great Gable.

These traditions and customs are good, or at least harmless, but we must be on our guard that others, which are harmful, do not take root. A tradition whereby we "wrote off" particular subjects in an examination as certain failures would be very bad: a custom whereby we left an establishment, where we had lived for years, without a word of thanks. or even a farewell, would be one try be much deprecated. We feel that there is a danger that such a tradition and such a custom might take root among us, and trust they may be cast aside as harmful weeds. Rather let us follow in the footsteps of the many mountaineers who did not "write off" Everest as unconquerable and a certain failure, but by their efforts made possible the great achievement of Hillary and Tensing-c-an achievement at which we all rightly rejoice.

School Notes

At the beginning of the Lent Term R. M. Wynne-Griffith was appointed Captain of School, and J. M. Berry, the Prefect of Chapel, became Vice-Captain. E. Robinson was made Prefect of Hall.

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Under the Captaincy of Berry the Firat Hockey XI had a fair season, whilst the Second XI won all their matches. Owing to the exceptionally fine weather much more clubside hockey was played during this term then in many previous years.

Full Hockey Colours were awarded to Ellis, Forgrave, Pyatt and Sproson; Half Colours to grown V and Hodson; and Second XI Colours to the whole Second XI team.

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The Steeplechases were held on Monday, March 2nd, in fine weather. Woodward won the Cu.p and F. D. Godbert and T. Platt won the Senior and Junior races respectively.

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During the term three films have been shown to the School on Sunday evenings"Clouded Yellow," "Morning Departure," and "Passport to Plmlico." Also, a French film,

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Forty-one cadets passed the certificate- "A" part II examination held at the end of the Easter Term.

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The Ellesmerian Society held a number of successful meetings during the Lent Term.

The Open Meeting took place in Big School on Friday, March 20th, when Walter E. Higham, Esq., F.R.P.S., F.I.B.P., M.B.O.U., F.Z.S., gave a lecture, accompanied by a colour film,

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entitled "Birds of the Scottish Highlands and the Golden Eagle." Visits were made to the Sifta Salt Works at Sandbach and the Border Breweries in Wrexham; and in the Summer to the International Eisteddfod at Llangollen, and "The Merchant of Venice" at Stratford on July 22nd.

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The House Music Competition was held on Monday, 30th March. Talbot won the

Vocal Cup for the second time in succession, and Meynell won the Instrumental. The

adjudicator was Francis Belfringer, Esq., Director of Music, Trent College.

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A full account of the House Plays is included in this issue.

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J. W. Scholfield was appointed Captain of Cricket and M. U. Newbold, Vice-Captain.

Scholfield was awarded his Full Colours.

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Wakeman won the Squash Cup and Woodward the Chess. In the inter-House

Hockey matches Wakeman won the Senior and Woodward the Junior.

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The Library Committee wish to thank Mrs. Stealey for her kind gift of books belonging to her late husband, whose tragic death was reported in our last issue.

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For the Summer Term we have rather a "chapter of accidents" to relate, for the Headmaster was taken ill at the beginning of term and Mrs. Evans-Prosser was recovering from a fall she had during the holidays. Also, through an unfortunate, but totally unpreventable accident, the Chaplain was "speared" through the leg by a javelin during training for the Sports. We were' glad to see that the Headmaster recovered in time for Speech Day, and the Chaplain was almost well and walking about again in time for the Sports.

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On the last Sunday of Term the School gathered in Big School to see the Headmaster present Mr. Feist with a clock and cheque and Mr. Hickox with some books and cheque in token of the School's appreciation of their work. Mr. Feist and Mr. Hickox were acclaimed vociferously as they left Big School.

In place of the three masters who are leaving we' welcome F. E. Sutterby, Esq., M.A., St. Catherine's Society, Oxford, who comes from the Royal Grammar School, Worcester; V. H. Howard, Esq., B.Sc., Leeds, from Handsworth Grammar School; and M. S. Richards, Esq., B.A., A.R.C.O., Keble College, Oxford and the College of St. Nicholas, Canterbury.

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The School was granted from 4.15 p.m. on Monday, June Ist, until 9 p.m, on Coronation Day as Coronation Leave. Also, the film "A Queen is Crowned" was shown in Ellesmere later in the term, and most of the School took the opportunity offered by specially arranged showings to go to see it.

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Speech Day was on June 13th. After a service in Chapel the Speeches and l"rizegiving took place in Big School at 12 noon. The Rt. Reverend the Bishop of Shrewsbury presided, and the prizes were given away by the Han. David Ormsby-Gore, M.P. In the afternoon the first round of the Senior inter-house cricket matches was played in hot sunshine, and in the evening the Choral Society gave its annual Speech Day Concert.

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Confirmation Sunday was on June 7th. Parents and friends saw the Rt. Reverend the Bishop of Shrewsbury confirm 56 candidates.

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The General Inspection of the C.C.F. took place on Tuesday, June 16th. The

inspecting officer was Col. G. C. Corbin. Assistant Quarter-Master General. The weather did not look at all promising, and rain began to fall before the end of tbe Ceremonial. A wet-weather prgramme was therefore adopted. for the training demonstrations, after which the C.C.F. paraded in Big School, where Col. Corbin congatulated the unit on its performance and efficiency.

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The Whit week-end was, as usual, the occasion for the annual O.E's dinner and the cricket match against the Old Boys, which they won. On the Sunday the O.E's competed against the School in shooting and tennis matches.

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Under the Captaincy of Scholfield the First XI has had quite a successful season, considering that few of last year's players were available and that the side was a young one. Full Cricket Colours were awarded to M. U. Newbold and J. R Evans and Half Colours to Brown V, Jewiss and Sproson. Scholfield won the Washbrook Bat and the Brunt Bat went to Jewiss, Newbold won the Ball for the best bowling average, and Brown V and Evans IV shared the Fielding Cup.

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In the first round of the Senior house cricket matches played on Speech Day afternoon, Talbot beat Meynell, and Wakeman knocked out Woodward. Talbot beat Wakeman in the final to retain the Cup which they won last year. In the junior matches Meynell beat Talbot in the first round and then went on to defeat Woodward in the final, thus winning the Cup for the' second time in succession.

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On Saturday, July 4th, a party of Sixth form boys and several members of the staff visited Ludlow to see Milton's masque "Comus" performed in the grounds of the Castle.

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Also, a small party of senior boys accompanied the Headmaster and Mrs. EvansProsser to a dance and a floodlit performance of "As You Like It" at Moreton Hall School.

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On Friday, June 19th the choir visited Lichfield to sing Evensong in the Cathedral.

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This term standards have been introduced for all events in the Sports. This means that a boy can ea: n a point towards his Houses's total if. for instance, he covers a course within the average time for his age- group. This system has been found to work well, and will, it is hoped, become permanent. Talbot won the Sports Cup, with Wakeman second.

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The House Drill Competition was held on Friday, July 17th: the adjudicators were an officer and a RS.M. from the Royal Welch Fusiliers. After a very thorough inspection of the drill and turn-out of the four Squads, Meynell came first, closely followed by Wakeman in a very narrow finish.

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Half-holidays were granted in the Summer Term on Ascension Day and Whit Monday.

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On the last day of the Summer Term many parents and friends watched the interhouse relay races. which were won by Meynell, with Wakeman second. Afterwards they gathered outside the Pavilion to see Mr. Feist present the term's cups.

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Wakeman won the House Shooting Cup with 468 points. Talbot coming second wit')

430 points. Wakeman won the Swimming Cup and Woodard the Water-Polo. The

Tennis Cups also went to Woodard.

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The Scouts again had a standing camp at Wenlock Edge .

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MEYNELL HOUSE

Captain of House ..... '................ T. P. Black

Vice-Captain of House '.' . .. M. J. Garnett

House Prefects C. F. Smith, P. S. Allison

J. E. F. Lindsay Senior House Colours . . ... ," T. P. Black, M. Garnett C. F. Smith, P. S. Allison Junior House Colours .. , ..... D. J. Williams, J. Parry and J. E. Whiteman ii!

Captain of Junior Dormitory ".. K. E. H. Abel

Captain of Juniors D. J. Williams

Captain of Hockey T. P. Black

Captain of Cross-Country Running P. S. Allison

Captain of Squash ',' J. E. F. Lindsay

Captain of Cricket F. G. Pyatt

Captain of Athletics ". . . . .. C. F. Smith

Captain of Swimming T. P. Black

Captains of Tennis T. P. Black, C. J. Squirr-

It is always a difficult task to condense the events of two terms into one report, and especially is it hard this term, for so many people have achieved so many things. In the Lent Term T. P. Black became Captain of House and has since' deserved congratulations on being made a School Prefect. We lost the Senior Hockey match in spite of our keen eleven; in the Junior match we lost in the final to Woodard. However the Hockey term brought F. G. Pyatt his full Colours. Black, Smith, Squire, Taylor vi and Emery received their Second Eleven colours, and Lindsay also played for the team. Pollitt and Parry played regularly for the Colts and Birch played once for them. We lost the Squash Cup after holding it for many years but the Captain has great hopes for next year. We were pleased to win the Instrumental Music Cup and must thank the individual performers.' However in spite of the efforts of P. C. A. Thomas, we did not win the Vocal Cup. Nor did fortune smile upon us in the Chess matches, which we lost. but in the Steeplechase we partially atoned for this by winning the Senior section of it. Unfortunately, the Juniors of the House fell short so we lost the CUp. At the end of the Lent Term the House had the opportunity to congratulate Parry, Turner and Williams an receiving their Junior House Colours.

The Summer term greeted us with good weather but with sorry news. The weather we cannot account for but the news was- that of the departure of Mr. J. M. Feist at the end of term. He has been Housemaster from 1941-1953 and many have come to look on him as a "Permanent fitting." It was not till rumours' of his leaving were voiced that his full worth to the School and House in the realms of Rugger, Swimming, Athletics and C.C.F. was appreciated. As an enthusiastic and sympathetic Housemaster he has won the regard of MeynelI for many years and we hope that he enjoys his new post at Wycliffe College. Later in the term we were told that Mr. F. J. Tippett would replace him. We welcome him and hope that our co-operation will help him to succeed in the difficult task of replacing an old-established and well-liked Housemaster.

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Group. Later in the term J. E. F. Lindsay was appointed a house prefect and F. G. Pyatt became a group member.

We did not win the Senior Cricket Cup, but we hardly expected to, and so found some gratification in losing to the eventual winners-Talbot. We retained the Junior Cricket Cup after a rather tense final in which our success was eventually secured by Beeston II's taking of four wickets in seven balls.

Pyatt was awarded his half-colours at Cricket and Parry, Chance, and Pollitt gained their Colts Colours. C. J. Squire played for the first eleven; Black, Emery and Johnson III for the Second, Whilst Meynell was well represented in the Under XIV's by Beeston II, Ashcroft, Johnson V, Hide, Robson and McIndoe II. In the Swimming Cup, in spite of the efforts of T. P. Black and K. E. H. Abel, we lost. We were not successful in either the Tennis or the Shooting Matches. In the tennis we were unlucky in no! having C. J. Squire, though OUl' Juniors reached the final. In the Shouting. captained by C. F. Smith, we spoiled a good beginning with a poor finish. However. these defeats were cfl';et by a somewhat unexpected win by half a point in the Drill Cup-a reward for the work of a willing squad. On the very last day of term we won the Relay Cup, which pleased all and certainly merited celebration.

At the end of term P. S. Allison received his Senior House Colours and J. E. Whiteman III his Junior Colours. We congratulate both of them.

The Summer term is always a term of farewells and this year we say goodbye to many from our house. Three prefects-Smith, Garnett and Allison, are leaving. M. E. J. Garnett is going to take Holy Orders; C. F. Smith has a Scholarship to the Royal School of Mines and S. P. Allison is going to Harpel' Adams Agricultural College. Ashbrook is ready for the Navy; L. W. Tolley goes to the army; W. R. Coop is to become an engineer. Maughan, Evans vi, Byle, Hartley iii and Hampson too are finishing their school life this term. To all of these we extend our best wishes for the future and take this opportunity of thanking them for the work they have done for the house in their several stations over many years. Gratitude was extended yet again when T. P. Black presented to Mr. Feist a very handsome inscribed silver cigarette box. to which the house had subscribed very generously. It was an occasion almost embarrassing through its sincerity. Although appreciation is a big thing hardly to be measured in silver and cigarettes, we feel sure that Mr. Feist realizes that he leaves a grateful and appreciative Meynell that has found him a good housemaster for twelve successful years.

J. E. F. L.

VALETE. December 1952.

D. SUCKLING.-Captain of School 1952. Prefect of Hal] and Chapel 1952. School Prefect 1951-52. Captain of Meynell 1951-52. House Prefect 1951. Captain of Rugger 1952. Captain of Squash 1952. 1st XV Colours 1950. 2nd XV Colours 1950. 1st XI Hockey Colours 1952. 2nd XI Cricket Colours 1951. Colts XV Colours 1948. Under XIV-1947. Junior Soccer and Cricket teams 1946. Athletics Team 1951. Captain of Juniors 1948. Junior House Colours 1951. Cert "A"-1948. Sergeant C.C.F. 1951. Shakespearian Society. 1948-51. Seven Club 1951-52. Thespians 1950,52. Choral Society 1946-51. Drum-Major 1952. EHesmerian Society 1948-51. VIth form 1950-52. Schon] Cert. 1948. Higher School Cert. 1951-52. Editor of the Ellesmerian 1952. Entry 1946.

T. O. PENNINGTON.-Entry 1946. Cert. "A" pari I, December 1952. Ellesmerian Society 1951-52. Shakespearian Society 1951. Field Club 1951-52. 1st XV Colours 1952. 2nd Hockey 1952. Junior House Soccer 1947. Meynell Junior Rugger Team 1948-50. Junior House Colours 1950. Meynell Junior Cricket Captain 1950. Hockey 1948-50. Colts XV Colours 1951. Vth Form.

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M. E. J. GARNErr.-Entry 1948. Meynel! House 1948,5~. House Prefect 1952. ViceCaptain of House 1953. Senior House Colours 1952. Shakespearian Society 1948-52. Ellesmerian Society 1950. Ellesmerian Society Oratory Prize 195~. Thespian Society 1951. Secretary of Thespians 1953. Seven Club 1952. Librn rian 1951. Server 1950. Sacristan 1953. Sixth Form 1952. Certificate "A" 1952. Corporal 19!i2.

C. F. SMITH.-Meynell House. 1949-53. Under XIV·s. I D48, General Certificate of Education 1951. Colts XV 1951. Ellesmerian Society 1951-5:1. Cel't. "A" parts I ,'nd n. 1952. Thespians Society 1952. Shooting VIII, 1952. Sixth Form 1952. House Prefect 1952.

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1st XV 1952. Full Rugger Colours 1952. Seven Club 1952. Senior House Colours 1952. 2nd XI Hockey 1953. 2nd XI COlours 1953. Corporal 1953. Captain of House Shooting 1953. Captain of House Athletics 1953. Engineers 1953.

P. S. ALLIsoN.-Entry 1946. Junior School 1948-1948. Meynell House 1948-1953.

House Prefect 1953. Senior House Colours 1953. Junior House Colours 1951. Junior Rugger 1951. Captain of House Cross-Country Running 1952-1953. 2n~ XV 1952. Shakespearian Society 1951-52. Ellesmerian Society 1952-53. General Certificate of Education 1952. Cert. "Au I and II, 1952. Corporal 1953. C.C.F. 1951-53. Server 1952-53.

TALBOT HOUSE

captain of House R. M. Wynne-Griffifu

(Captain of School)

Vice-Captain of House E. Robinson (Prefect of Hall

House Prefects J. W. SCholfield, J. R. Cox

D. M. Muzio, N. W. Bean

H. C. G. Guy, A. Hinchliffe, J. R. D. Sproson

Senior House Colours R. M. Wynne-Griffith.

E. Robinson, J. W. Scholfield J. R. Cox, D. M. Muzio

H. C. G-Guy, J. R. D. Sproson

Junior House Colours L. Done iv, A. G. Parker ii.

Captain of Cricket J. W. Scholfield

Captain of Swimmdng D. M. Muzio

Captain of Tennis c.... J. R. D. Sproson

Captain of Shooting J. P. Hilliar

Co-Captains of Athletics R. M. Wynne-Griffith

E. Robinson

Captain of Hockey D. J. Latham

Co-Captains of Cross-Country Running

R. M. Wynne-Griffith, E. Robinson

Captain of Chess E. Robinson

Director of House Music .. N. W. Bean

As the "Ellesmertan" is now issued only twice yearly, we have rather a long list of achievements to record in little space, so we must apologise for any inadvertent omissions.

We will trace our path back to the beginning of last term when we remember that the House's habitual calm was shaken by a shattering blow delivered at an extraordinary House meeting. This was the announcement that subscriptions to the House funds were to be raised, following the removal of the Billiard Table, long in need of drastic repairs. to be reconditioned. The table was returned to us, rendered unrecognisable by its rejuvenation, but accompanied by a bill for the vast sum of £16 lOs. 7d. Being bankrupt, and dispirited because of the tearing of the table from our protected bosoms, we were at first dejected, but, being reminded of our recent winning of the All Round Cup, and summoning our reserves of nervous strength, we rallied and were spurred on to try, if not always with complete success, the most determined of our opponents.

Our lesser successes were registered in the Inter-House Squash and Chess Competitions, but we acquitetd ourselves quite well in the Steeplechase under R. M. WynneGriffith's and E. Robinson's enterprising coaching; T. Platt was first in the Junior and J. J. Hewitt fourth in the Senior. In the Hockey matches we were fortunate in having several members of School Xl's in our midst, of whom we must congratulate W. H. A. Brown on obtaining his Half Colours, and J. W. Scholfield and H. C. G-Guy on obtaining their 2nd Xl Colours. D. J. Latham ably led us into the finals, but we were beaten by a team evidently composed of most of the 1st XI.

About half-way through the term we were proud to present two Interestine plays"Michael" by Tolstoy, and "The Swineherd." These were produced by J. W. Scholfield and W. P.Clegg respectively. In the House Music Competition we successfully retained

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our vocal cup and were second to Meynell in the instrumental, under the coaching of N. W. Bean, assisted by A. Hinchliffe.

At the end of the Easter Term we were sorry to lose. D. J. Latham, who had long been a cheery and inspiring figure in our society, and to whom we extend our most cordial wishes for the future.

This Summer Term, with the cloud of ignominious debt rapidly disappearing over the horizon, and blessed by more favourable conditions, we carried off the Senior Cricket Cup for the second time in succession, under the adroit captaincy of J. W. Scholfield. We were fortunate in having no less than six members of the 1st XI in our team, of whom. we must congratulate W. H. A. Brown, J. O. Jewiss and J. R. D. Sproson on being awarded their Half Colours. The matches were outstanding for some creditable batting by J. O. Jewiss and some consistent bowling by our captain and W. H. A. Brown. Though less successful in the Junior Cricket, we must congratulate S. S. Caney and P. E. Flint on being awarded their Colts Colours.

Though not outstanding in the tennis we were second in the Shooting Competition under the energetic captaincy of J. P. Hilliar.

In a closely fought Drill Competition, contrary to the most sanguine expectations, we were unsuccessful, though having the outstanding total of five sergeants in our ranks.

Up to date the sports arena and the swimming pool have, proved fruitful fields for our efforts. In the former we have gained the greatest number of standards, and in the latter we are second .now that the Diving Competitions are over. We hope to advance our colours further in each of these provinces.

We were to see again several distinguished Talbot O.E.s over the Whitsun week-end and at other times during the last two terms.

Congratulations must be extended to the following on the award of their House Colours: Senior-D. J. Latham, D. M. Muzio, H. C. G-Guy and J. R. D. Sproson-Junior -T. Platt i, L. Done Iv, and A. G. Parker iii.

Among the recipients of other honours we must congratulate D. M. Muzio (in the Lent Term), N. W. Bean, H. C. G·Guy, A. Hinchliffeand J. R. D. Sproson on their appointment as House Prefects. bringing the number of our elect up to the unprecedented level of seven, quite apart from our two School Prefects.

Finally, as always at the end of the Summer Term, we have the unpleasant task of bidding "au revoir" to those about to seek their fortunes in the wide world. Among those leaving us are our most diligent and valuable prefects and seniors, notably our Captain and Vice-Captain of House-R. M. Wynne-Griffith and E. Robinson, who have been invaluable, especially upon the Rumby and athletic fields. Also we must lose J. R. Cox and D. M. Muzio, who has managed our swimming this term and whose vigour in the game of water-polo we will miss: also H. C. G·Guy, M. C. Dawson, and others whom space forbids us to mention, but whom we assure of our best wishes for the future and whom we hope will revisit us frequently.

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VALETE

R. M. WYNNE-GRIFFITH.-Junior House 1944-46. House Colours 1946. Talbot House 1947-53. Junior House Colours 1948. Senior 1952. School Certificate (Non.Can.) 1950. G.E.C. Advanced Level 1952. House Prefect 1952. Captain of Waiting Dormitory 1952. Captain of House 1952. Prefect of Hall 1952. Captain of School 1953. Colts Rugby 1950. Colours-Captain of Colts 1951. 2nd XV 1951. 1st XV 195,2. Colours 1952. Captain of Athletics 1952-53. Captain.of Cross-Country Running 1953. Engineers 1951-53. Troop Leader, Senior Scouts 1951-53. Senior Server 1951. Ellesmerian Society 1950. Committee 1951. Vice-President 1952. Choral Society 1948-53. Thespians 1952. Shakespearian Society 1951. Seven Club 1952. Field Club 1952.

E. ROBINSON.-Junior House 1945-47. Victor Ludorum 1946. Talbot House 1947-53.

Junior House Colours 1949. Captain of Junior Dormitory 1949. House Prefect 1951. House Colours 1951. School Prefect 1952. Prefect of Hall 1953. School Certificate 1950. G.C.E. Advanced Level 1952. Ellesmerian Society 1949-53. Thespians, 1952-53. Seven Club 1951. Secretary 1952. Choral Society 1948-53. Scouts 1947-49. Certificate "A" 1951. Signals Classification 1952. Sergeant 1953. Band 1950-52. Colts Bugger XV 1950. Colours 1950. First XV 1951-52. Senior Victor Ludorum 1952-53. Captain of House Rugger 1952.

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Captain of House Chess 1952-53. Co-Captain of House Athletics 1952-53. Woodard

School Sports 1951. Engineers 1953. Field Club 1952.

J. R. Cox.-Talbot House 1948-53. Junior House Colours 1949. Captain of Junior Dormitory 1950. House Prefect 1952. Senior House Colours 1952. Sixth Form 1951. School Certificate (Non. Can.) 1950. G.El.C. Advanced Level 1952. Under XIV XV 1949, Certificate "A" 1951. Signals Classification 1952. C.Q.M.S. 1953. Band 1950-51. Scouts 1948-49. Librarian 1951-53. Choral Society 1951-53.. Ellesmerian Society 1949-53. Shakespearian Society 1951. Field Club 1951-53.

D. M. MUZlo.-Junior House 1944-47. Talbot House 1947-53. House Prefect 1953.

Senior House Colours 1953. Sacristan 1951-52. Ellesmerian Society 1951-53. Assistant Secretary 1952-53. Thespians 1953. Shakespearian Society 1951. Photographic Club 1952. Sixth Form 1952. G.C.E. Ordinary Level 1951. Advanced Level 1953. Colts Rugger XV 1950. 1st XV 1951-52. 2nd XV Colours 1951. Captain of House Swimming 1953. Scouts 1948-53. First Class 1951. Patrol Leader, Senior Scouts 1952. Field Club 1950-53.

D. J. LATHAM.-Junior House 1944-47. Colours 1947. Talbot House 1947-53. Junior House Colours 1949. House Colours 1953. School Shooting Eight 1951-53. Certificate "A" 1953. Band. G.C.E. Ordinary Level 1952. Colts Cricket 1950. Colts Rugger 1951. Colours 1951. 2nd XV Rugger 1952. 1st XV Rugger 1953. Ist XI Cricket 1952. 1st XI Hockey 1952-53. Colours 1952. School Choir 1947-49. Ellesmerian Society.

H. C. G-GuY.-Talbot House 1947-5,3. Junior Rugger 1947-49. Junior Hockey 1947-49. Junior Cricket 1947-49. Senior Rugger 1949-53. Senior Hockey 1949-53. Senior Cricket 1949-53. 2nd XI Hockey 1952-53. 2nd XV Bugger 1952. 2nd XI Cricket 1953. 2nd XI Hockey Colours 1953. Senior House Colours. 1953. Certificate "A" 1951. Band 1951-53. Lance-Corporal 1952. Corporal 1953. Athletics 1947-53. House Prefect 1953. Shakespearian Society 1951. Ellesmerian Society.

WAKEMAN HOUSE

Captain of House ,. ',' . , , J. M. Berry

Vice-Captain of House D. G. Lewis

House Prefects P. Williams, J. R. Evans

J. Byrd

House Colours J. M. Berry, D. G. Lewis

P. Williams, J. Byrd

J. R. Evans Captain of Hockey ... '.' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. J. M. Berry

Captain of Swimming J. M. Berry

Captain of Cricket ',' . .. J. R. Evans

Captain of Squash ~. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. D. G. Lewis

Captain of Athletics D. G. Lewis

Captain of Shooting W. J. Ellis

Captain of Tennis " . .. W. B. Sharpe

Captain of Junior Dormitory G. E. Stringer III

Captain of Juniors ," T. H. Gray

Junior House Colours T. H. Gray, G. Hilton

R. J. Hartley

The House neither disgraced nor Particularly distinguished itself this year on the Sports Field. To state blandly that we won the Senior Hockey, the Shooting, the Squash and the Swimming Cups and did not win the rest in no wise reflects the keenness of our members, but adequately reveals the fortune with which we were blessed. Five parts in a thousand is an accuracy of which an engineer might be proud, it is also the margin by which we came second in the Inter-House Drill Cup. It was through no lack of trying that our enthusiastic musician Timothy Ganz, in company with the House Choir, failed to win the Music Cup. Similar remarks could be passed about the efforts and the lack of success of W. R. Sharpe in the Tennis Matches. At times it appeared that we might have been able to win the Senior Cricket Cup; the failure of our regular batsmen in the Final resulted in Talbot being set to score 56. When their score was 39 for 6 the outlook was almost rosy, but alas! we were defeated.

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Senior Team to a well deserved victory; however, our Juniors were less fortunate. The renowned accuracy of Ellis directed the enthusiasm of our Shooting VIII to a victory which returned to us the Shooting Cup, and rightly so, for it has in the past almost been considered House Property.

This term we were very sorry to lose our Assistant House Master Mr. F. J. Tippet.

However, this was offset by the fact that we heard he has been appointed Meynell House Master in succession to Mr. Feist; to him we offer our sincerest congratulations and feel confident that he will conscientiously undertake his onerous duty.

There is no reason to suppose that the merit and the success of the House should be measured by its cup-winning prowess, and although our fonn on the' Sports Field has not at all times been scintillating, our activities in other spheres, such as Day-Room Parties, have been enthusiastically received.

The visit of "Professor Humo-Magician and Ventriloquist" was an unqualified success. His conjuring was of a very high standard and. further, after being thoroughly mystified by his repertoire of magic, we were entertained to a brilliant demonstration of how an excellent ventriloquist and his dummy can continue as human a conversation as two more normal beings,

Mr. Jackson entertained some of the more junior members of the house to a "Beetle Drive" in his room. This is a new venture and even the most critical of those present agreed its success warrants a repeat performance.

The seniors were entertained to a "Sausage Party" in the Dayroom by Mr. Jackson and Mr. Tippet. The sausages were fried on location by different primus stoves of varying efficiency. Together with some bread and butter and some onions (an anonymous gift from the Head Gardener) we ate our fill, enjoyed ourselves,and retired to bed satisfied, What more could we want! It is hoped that Mr. Jackson will be encouraged by his success, and that he will have another such feast next year.

After a. little persuasion Mr. Jackson decided to attempt another Lake District Hill Walking Tour in the Easter Holidays. Altogether ten members of the House went. They were Berry, Lewis, Evans, Byrd, Nash, Newbold, Turner, Hodson and Morgan; an account of their [ourneyings occurs elsewhere in the magazine.

We tender our congratulations to W. J. EUis and B. Forgrave on being awarded their Full Hockey Colours: to Hodson who ·gJained his Half Colours; and to Nash, Morgan and Stringer III on being made 2nd XI Colours, For the Summer Term we congratulate M. Newbold and J. R. Evans on gaining their Full Cricket Colours and the former on being awarded the Ball and the latter for being part holder of the Fielding Cup.

Our congratulations to P. Williams, J. Byrd and J. R. Evans on being awarded their Senior House Colours and to T. Gray, G. Hilton and R. J. Hartley, who received Junior Colours.

This term we lose many familiar faces including that of our House Captain J. M.

Berry. He has rendered long and faithful service to the House and we thank him for all he has done. P. Williams, J. R. Evans and J. Byrd, three House Prefects, have in their several stations contributed to the well being of the House.

In the General Exodus we also lose W. B. Sharpe, C. T. Duckitt, D. M. Hannah and F. D. Lloyd, whom we wish every success in their post-school life.

J. R. E.

VALETE

P. J. B. WILLIAMs.-Entry 1946. Junior School 1946-47. Wakeman House 1947-53.

House Prefect 1953. Senior House Colours 1953. General Certificate of Education-"O" Level 195L "A" Level 1953. Sixth Fonn 1952. EIlesmerian Society 1950-53. Field Club 1952-53. C.C.F. 1948-53. Certificate "A" parts I and II. 1953.

J. M. BERRY.-1945-1953. Junior School 1945-46. Wakeman House 1946-53. House Colours 195L House Prefect 1951. Captain of House 1952-53. School Prefect, Prefect of Chapel 195·2-53. Captain of New Dormitory 1952. Under XIV, XV 1949. 1st XV.1951-52. Colours 1951. Vice-Captain 1952. 1st XI Hockey 1952-53. Colours 1952. Captam 1953. School Shooting VIII 1952-53. Cadet Pair 1951. Secretary of Shooting 1952. Captain 1953. Captain of House Swimming 1951-53. C.C.F. Certificate "A" I and II 1951. Band 1951-53. Silver Bugler 1952. "Drummer" 1952. Drum Maaor 1953. Shakespearian Society 1951-52. O.E. Acting Prize 1953. Thespians 1952. Choral Society 1953. G.C.E. 1952. Ellesmerian Society 1952-53. Photographic Club 1953.

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W. B. SHARPE.-Wakeman House 1949~53. Sub-prefect 1953. Junior House Colours 1950. Ellesmerian Society 1951-53. Choir 1949-51, 1952-53. Choral Society 1950-53. Ist Hockey 1953. Under 14's Rugger 1949. 2nd XV Rugger 1953. 2nd XI Cricket 1953. School Tennis 1952 and 1953. Captain House Tennis 1952 and 1953. Certificate "A" 1953. Cadet Drummer 1952-53. G.C.E. 1952 and 1953. College Band 1951-53.

J. BYRD.-Junior School 1947-48. Wakeman House 1948-53. Junior House Colours 1951. Senior House Colours 1953. House Prefect 1953. Choir 1948-52. Choral Society 1948-53. Shakespearian Society, Ellesmerian Society. Junior Scouts, Senior Scouts.

J. R. EVANS.-1944-1953. Junior School 1944-48. Junior School Colours 1948.

Wakeman House 1948-53. Junior House Colours 1948. Senior House Colours 1953. SubPrefect 1952. House Prefect 1953. Bantams Cricket 1947-48. Colts Cricket 1949 50. 2nd XI Cricket 1951. First XI Cricket 1952-53. Secretary of Cricket 1953. Full Colours 1953. Part holder of Fielding Cup 1953. Under XIV Rugby 1949. Colts Rugby 1951. First XV Rugby 1952. Half Colours 1952. House Hockey 1952. House Relays 1948. House Athletics 1949. House Swimming 1952-53. House Shooting 1953. School Tennis VI 1953. Choral Society 1948-53. Shakespearian Society 1951-52. Ellesmerian Society 1951-1953. G.C.E. "0" Level 1951. G.C.E. "A" Level 1953. VI Form 1952. Seven Club 1953. C.C.F. 1949-53. Certificate "A" parts I and II, 1952. Signals Classification 1952. L/Cpl. 1953. Band 1951-53_ "Drummer" 1952. Solo Drummer 1953. Server 1951-53.

WOODARD HOUSE

Captain of House '" . A. S. Moore (School Prefect)

House Prefects D. A. Gledhill, C. West-Meads

H. Matine-Daftary, F. D. Godbert W. Rucker

Senior House Colours The Prefects and

B. H. Mycock

Captain of Juniors K. J. Ransford

Junior House Colours K. J. Ransford, T. A. Smith

J. D. Worrall, R. J. Clee

Captain of Hockey A. S. Moore

Captain of Cross Country Running F. D. Godbert

Captain of Chess . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. G. H. Davies

Captain of Cricket A. S. Moore

Captain of Tennis A. S. Moore

Captain of Shooting . G. L. M. Wood

Captain of Athletics F. D. Godbert

Captain of Swimming F. D. Godbert

Captain of Squash M. T. Dod

Woodard has come through the Lent and Summer terms successfully, both Seniors and Juniors pulling their weight. The Juniors, perhaps, put up the best performance by winning two of the three cups for which they competed, and they only lost the Cricket Cup after a game fight against Meynell in the final.

During the Lent Term we retain~d two cups, including the Steeplechase Cup, and won another. Godbert is to be congratulated on winning the Senior Steeplechase, and Ransford and Blackburn on corning Second and Third respectively in the Junior Race. Godbert must also be thanked for the time and energy which he spent training the Senior and

JUIUor packs. .

The House Chess Competition provided us with another cup. We retained this fairly easily, and thanks are due here to the Captain, G. H. Davies, who won all his games.

The House Hockey Competition presented us with many difficulties as we had only one member of the 1st XI, A. S. Moore, and one member of the 2nd XI, G. L. N. Wood, who was awarded his 2nd XI Colours. In the Semi-Final we were well beaten by a much stronger Wakeman, though until half-time, we managed to keep the score down to one goal against us. The Junior XI, however, beat Talbot after a very scrappy game, in the Semi-Final. The Final was a different proposition for Meynell fought hard and forced a

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draw at full time, but in the extra time Ransford scored twice' for us' to win by three goals to one, and thus gain for us another cup, The outstanding players on our side were Ransford, who scored all our goals, Graveley and Clee.

This year we were unsuccessful in the House Music Competition, coming fourth in the Instrumental cup section, and Second in the House Choir section.

The Summer Term has also been quite successful as far as Woodard is concerned, as we have at the time of going to press, won two cups and have a very good chance of winning a third.

In the House Tennis Competition we won both the Senior and Junior Cups. The Senior pair, A. S. Moore and F. D. Godbert, beat Meynell in the semi-final by 6-3, 6-4, and beat Wakeman after a harder fight in the final by 4-6, 7-5, 6-4. The, Juniors who were represented by R. J. Clee and 50. A. 'I'aylor, beat Talbot by 6-1,.6-0 in the semi-final, and Meynell by 3-6, 6-0, 6-4 in the final.

In the Cricket Competition the Senior XI lost to W.akeman in the semi-final after putitng up a good performance. The Junior XI beat Wakeman by 7 runs; Graveley (10), Clee (13), Taylor (13) batted well, and Graveley also bowled well, taking 5 wickets for 11 runs. In the final a rather exciting game took place against Meynell, but we lost by 5 runs.

In the House Drill competition we were not able to repeat last years success and we were placed third. In the Shooting Competition our VIII was very disappointing, and only Wood, the Captain, shot up to competition standard.

As far as Swimming and Athletics are concerned no definite results are yet known.

We have high hopes of retaining the Water-Polo as we have already beaten Meynell by 3 goals to nil in the semi-final.

We congratulate A. S. Moore on his appointment as a School Prefect during the Summer Term, and W. Rucker on his appointment as a House Prefect. W. Rucker and B. H. Mycock were awarded their Senior House Colours and J. D. Worrall and R. J. Clee were awarded their Junior House Colours. G. H. Davies was our only member of the 1st XI, and A. S. Moore, W. Rucker and M. T. Dod were members of the 2nd XI. K. J. Ransford captained the Colts XI and J. D. Worrall was also awarded his Colts Colours. Clee and Taylor also played for the Colts XI.

At the end of term we lose our Captain of House, A. S. Moore, who is going to the army, D. A. Gledhill who is going to, Cambridge as is H. Matine-Daftary, C. West-Meads is going to Sandhurst, and F. D. Godbert to Oxford. There are also many others whom we cannot mention owing to the lack of space, but to all who are leaving we wish every success in the future.

C.W.M.

VALETE

A. S. Mooea=-Woodard House 1947-53. Junior House Colours 1948. Senior House Colours 1952. House Prefect 1952. Captain of House 1952. School Prefect 1953. G.C.E. 1952. Captain of House Tennis 1951-53. Captain of House Cricket 1953. Captain of House Hockey 1953. Captain of House Rugger 1952. Under 12 years 9 month Cricket XI 1947. Colts Cricket 1949. Second XI Cricket 1951-53. Under 14's Rugger 1948.· Colts Rugger 1949-50. Colours 1950. 2nd XV Rugger 1952. 1st XV 1951. 2nd XV Colours 1951. 1st XI Hockey 1952-53. Colours 1952. School Tennis 1949-53. Captain of Tennis 1952-53. School Choir 1947-53. Senior Vocal Prize 1953'. Shakespearian Society 1949-50. Ellesmerian Society 1951-53. Certificate "A" 1951. C.S.M. 1953.

D. A. GLEDHILL.-Woodard House 1946-53. Junior House Colours 1949. Senior House Colours 1952. House Prefect 1951. School Certificate 1950. G.E.C. "A" Level 1952-53. Entrance to Cambridge 1952. Captain of House Swimming 1950-53. Seven Club 1952. Thespians 1952. Ellesmerian Society 1949. Shakespearian Society 1951. Aeromodelling Club 1947-53. Head Librarian 1952-53. Certificate "A". Sergeant 1953.

C. WEsT-MEADs.-Woodard House 1950-53. House Prefect 1952. Senior House Colours 1952. G.C.E. "0" Level 1951. G.C.E. "A" Level 1953. VIth Form. Entrance to Sandhurst 1953. Certificate "A" 1952. Editorial Board "Ellesmerian" 1953. EUesmerian Society 1951. Thespians 1952.

H. MATINE-DAFTARY.-Woodard House 1949-53. House Prefect 1952. Senior House Colours 1952. Captain of House Chess 1950-52. G.C.E. 1952. Entrance to Cambridge 1953.

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School Librarian 1952-53. Secretary Chess Club 1951-53. Ellesmerian Society 1951. Shakespearian Society 1951. Photographic Club 1952.

F. D. GoDBERT. Woodard House 1946-53. Junior House Colours 1948. Senior House Colours 1952. House Prefect 195·2. Captain of House Athletics 1953. Captain of House Cross Country Running 1953. Winner Senior Steeplechase 1953. Captain of House Swimming 1950-53. G.E.C. "0" Level 1951, "A" Level 1953. Entrance to Oxford 1953. 1st XV Rugger 1951-52. Full Rugger Colours 1952. Field Club 1951-53. Aeromodelling Club 1947-53. Ellesmerian Society 1951-53. Thespians 1953. VIth Form 1951.

B. H. MYcocK.-Woodward House 1947-53. Senior House Colours 1953. G.C.E. 1952. 2nd XV Rugger 1951-52. Ellesmerian SOciety 1952. Shakespearian Society 1951-52. Band 1950-53. Certificate "An 1952. Corporal 1952.

Junior House Notes LENT TERM. 1953

Head Monitor -: J. G. Williams

Monitors , R. A. Lomax, M. D. Lee, W. J. Allen, I. A. Powell

Steeplechase Cup -: , . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Stuarts

The events of this term were dominated by an outbreak of mumps which, although seeming serious at the time, proved mild, All the football matches were cancelled and we were confined to the school precincts for several weeks. Fortunately, the Steeplechase, which is an internal event, was able to take place and the race was won by the Stuarts.

On Sunday, 31st May, the Junior School Dramatic Society presented two one-act plays, "Promises" by A. Cain and "Clipper Ships" by L.Du Garde Peach. A third play "The Chance He Missed" was cancelled owing to sickness. We are very grateful to Mr. H. F. Deakin for assisting in the production, to Matron and her staff for their expert handling of the wardrobe, and especially to Miss E. Hughes for giving SUbstantial aid with the make-up.

In the second half of the term, two lantern lectures were given by Mr. E. A. Wilson and Mr. W. F. Bushell. Mr. Wilson, in his talk dealing with "The Ellesmere Canal," gave an interesting survey illustrated by many extremely good photographs, which he had taken himself. Mr. Bushell, aiming at both instructing and amusing us, took us on a tour of the "Canadian National Parks" where we were shown some delightful pictures of Canadian scenery, people and animals.

SUMMER TERM, 1953

Head Monitor ' _ J. G. Williams

Monitors R. A. Lomax, M. D. Lee,!. A. Powell, P. F. Bold, D. G. Parker

Cricket Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Tudors

Victor Ludorum , '" Not Awarded

HOuse Colours R. A. Lomax, M. D. Lee

The fine weather enabled us to play seven out of eight cricket matches arranged, and we were pleased to note that the results reflected the quite high standard of play achieved. Three games were won, three lost, and one drawn. Perhaps the most pleasing feature of the team's performance was their steadfastness in adversity and the sporting spirit in which they accepted defeat. The XI was captained by R. Norbury and Colours were awarded to I. A. Powell, J. A. Tunnicliffe. J. G. Williams and M. Do, Lee. R. A. Lomax and M. D. Lee are to be congratulated on b€ing awarded their House Colours.

We were sorry to lose Mr. D. J. Cox who leaves the school this term to take up an appointment at Reading. We wish him every success in his new post.

R.E.B.

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Valediction

Every now and again Staff changes occur which effect the life of the community to more than usual degree. This term, three such changes take place--two of them in senior posts.

Mr. J. F. Feist has been. part and parcel of the life of the school for the last fourteen years. The present generation are reasonably aware of his many-sided activities-but how many realise what a veritable Pooh-Bah he has been in his time He has done Duty in the Junior School; for five years he ran the P.T. of the whole school (yes, in Break, every day I ); he has been in charge of the Waiting Dormitory; and for a short time he was in charge of Wakeman House. Under his guidance the Colts Rugger has achieved not inconsiderable success; the Hockey he also ran for a number of years-and the Athletic Sports for many more; until this year, too, the Swimming Bath WaS also his preserve.

Meynell House came under his care in 1942, and is able to record many notable occasions: their model Christmas Parties-when their Housemaster's innate gift of mimicry was allowed a public performance; their House plays-reflecting most faithfully the infinite pains he took over the smallest detail-the furnishing of the stage, intonation of the voice, characteristic gestures-all these showed the care (one might be tempted to say j'outine) with which all had been prepared.

This painstaking and methodical preparation in all things is probably the reason why Major J!'eist's crowning ac.iievernent is, undoubtedly, the high high standard which the work of the C.C.F. has achieved in recent year&- since he took it over in 1945. We are told that the War Office considers it to be amongst the most notable school contingents in the country.

All this has been said without any reference to his work as Senior English Master; suffice to say that a high percentage of examination successes has been achieved.

Lately, some of us have learned that he is also an accomplished artist. The black and white sketches of the College which have appeared in the last two editions of this magazine are also his work, as were the delicious textual illustrations in the issue of February 1952.

We wish him success and happiness in his new post as Headmaster of the Lower School at Wycliffe College, Gloucestershire. His ready understanding of,and sympathy with, younger boys qualifies him especially for this position, and we are sure that it will not be long before, he has, carved for himself a niche in surroundings which will, in many ways, be different from those here.

It is in no way easy to write about Mr. E. H. C. Hickox. He will, first and foremost, be remembered by all who have known him as a most endearing character.

Learned, unpredictable, whimsical, fabulous, and with a great zest for life-under all this lay the brilliant scientist and the equally brilliant musician. "Hick," as he' is affectionately known to all, has, in his quiet way, added much to our life at Ellesmere since he joined the staff eleven years ago.

As VIth Form Master and Senior Scientist his position was unassailable; boys

disobeyed at their peril the command two drops. Even his rasher colleagues had to

abandon their more atomic experiments, and toe the line.

Most of us have listened with envy and admiration to his polished piano playing, but not all the present generation remember the delightful songs-his settings of poems by R L. Stevenson. Edward Lear and others-sung by the Juniors at the concerts on Speech Day in 1948 and 1949; carol settings, and descants of his have been heard at Carol services. An able organist, for two years he was responsible for the music of Junior Chapel and their own memorable' Carol Services. He has further impressed us with his versatility as a useful 'cellist.

How many realise that occasionally science and music met-or perhaps. one should say fused When this happened compositions were produced (no doubt we should say Liberated) with an exquisite title such as The Dance of the Fairies in the Silica Gardens. I have it on good authority that The Preparation of Ethyl Acetate has also been been set to music; but the composer modestly claims that "it never really distilled properly." Who except

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Hick could think out such pleasant nonsense This. doubtless, is one reason why his setting of The Jumbfies is as pure musical nonsense as are Edward Lear's words.

Even if one wished to do so, it would be impossible to write this appreciation without referring to our equal affection for Mrs. Hickox. The cruel stroke of fate which took her from our midst so suddenly last November has in no way lessened our happy memories of the many occasions when they were both with us together; not least when they concerned themselves with "make-up," costumes and properties for our stage performances. They both shared in our life here wihout sparing themselves; and it should be recorded that Mrs. Hickox gave of her own considerable artistic talent in designing some of the covers for the Junior Carol Service Booklets.

Our admiration and affection has been increased by the stoical manner in which Hick has borne this bitter separation, and the cheerful courage and determination with which he is making a break from the uninspiring life of schoolmastering to devote himself to the delights of market-gardening. The adoption of this modus vivendi does not surprise all of us, for we in the Common Room have often been indebted to his knowledgeability as a Naturalist-even if only to the extent of the difference between edible and inedible fungi. His enthusiasm for this subject has, on occasions, even been known to be combined with the arduos duties connected with Cricket Clubsides.

In his "retirement" we bid him fervently "Godspeed," adding Au Revoir to complete our wishes.

Mr. D. J. Cox leaves us after three and a half years to become Director of Music at Reading School. We do not doubt that he will scon display his gifts of music and organisation there in a variety of ways. To our very best wishes for his happiness we add our congratulations on the, occasion of his marriage which will have taken place before next term commences. We hope that he will carry with him many happy memories of his short time at Ellesmere.

News of the Eastern Division

The Society of St. Mary and Edmund was created two years ago to enlist support for the foundation of an independent school in East Anglia and to bring into effect the constitution of an Eastern Division of the Woodard Corporation.

The inauguration meeting held at Cambridge was attended by the Provost of Lancing who gave a most interesting and inspiring address to a considerable audience.

There are now over 600 members of the Society. Many Schools o·f the Corporation have made substantial donations and have promised further sums and many Old Boys and Girls have become members.

Though there is a great need for Church of England Public Schools in East Anglia and enquiries are constantly being made by parents who would welcome a Woodard School there, the Council for East Anglia has thought it prudent not to acquire any property or contemplate building any School until sufficient Capital has been raised to make for security as far as possible. It is therefore intended to launch a wide appeal for funds in the future when the time is opportune.

First however it is thought that all those within the Woodard circle would wish to show support for this great venture before any form of public appeal is issued. Canon Woodard, Chairman of the Council for East Anglia therefore invites all Old Boys and Old Girls who can to join the Society of Saint Mary and Saint Edmund and thus help towards the attainment of the object in view.

The fee for membership is three shillings though naturally more will be most acceptable.

,!\.pplication for membership and donations will be gratefully accepted by Canon A. L. Woodard at:

Athlone House, London Road, Shrewsbury.

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Easter Tenn

Chapel life this term has centred round the due observance of Lent. The daily

celebrations have been well attended, though the congregations on a Sunday morning have not been as good as they could have been.

There has been taken into use this term a new set of light blue vestments, the gift of a parent. This has enabled us to send to St. Peter, Mile End, a purple/gold set that was very seldom used here, as they always looked rather too striking against the dark blue altar hangings.

We have also been presented by Denstone College with a small embroidered panel of St. Oswald, which was left to them by will. This has been framed, and can be seen

over the Chapel notice board. .

Visitors to Chapel this term have included the Rev. Claud Underhill, who told us of the progress made since last year in his East End parish; the Rev. Michael Tupper, Assistant Chaplain of Shrewsbury; the Rev. !for Jones, Chaplain of Uppingham; the Ven. H. J. Carpenter, Archdeacon of Shrewsbury; the Rev. Val Rogers, Chaplain of Hailebury and I.S.C. It was also a great pleasure to us that the Provost, in spite of the extra work caused by the sudden death of the Diocesan, was able to preach at the Sung Eucharist on Palm Sunday.

During the term services of Requiem have been held for the late Dr. E. S. Woods, and for Her Late Majesty Queen Mary. Also, on the first Sunday of the term, The Rev. Preb E.F. Walters paid tribute at the Sung Eucharist to the late Bishop of the Diocese.

D. M. Muzio has resigned the position of Sacristan, which he has held for over a year, and M. E. J. Garnett has been appointed in his place. The school owes David Muzio a debt of gratitude for the work that he has done on behalf of the Chapel.

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Summer Term

We were fortunate to have as our first visitor to preach this term the Very Rev.

Glyn Simon, Dean of Llandafi', who is also a Fellow. He spent a night in College and was able to see something of the school. On Whit Sunday the Rev. Douglas Cooper preached at the Sung Eucharist: not only is he an old Ellesmerian, but he was Chaplain in 1914-15. Other visitors to the Chapel have included the Rev. J. Weatherston (S.P.G.), the Rev. W. R. Derry (Chaplain of Lancing), the Rev. G. S. Lloyd (Vicar of Ellesmere) and the Rev. K. A. Puntan (A.C.G. Western Command).

On Trinity Sunday the special forms of Service in preparation for the Coronation were used, and the Headmaster spoke of the significance of the great ceremony to come. The Sacrament of Confirmation was administered by the Lord Bishop of Shrewsbury on June 7th, when 56 candidates were presented. We were also fortunate in having the Bishop of Shrewsbury to conduct the Commemoration Service on Speech Day.

Great pleasure was given to his many friends when the Rev. R. R. Walker took the Sung Eucharist towards the end of term. We are grateful to him for the trouble that he he took to make sure that he understood all our customs. A word of appreciation is also due to Michael Garnett, who has given much time to the Chapel in his position as Sacristan. particularly in the matter of training new servers. It is a good sign that so many boys are willing to give their time and energies to the task of serving at the Altar and keeping the Chapel as it should be.

S. C.

Chapel Music and Choir Notes

The Lent and Summer terms have seen the inclusion of various anthems (Wesley's Thou wilt keep him, Wood's Expectans expectavi, Gibbons' Hosanna to the Son Of David, Tye's Praise ye the Lord, ye ch41dren, and Vaughan Williams' 0 taste and see) and Service settings (Harris in F. Healey Willan in E flat, Oldroyd in C sharp minor and Stanford in G) new to the present generation of Ellesmerians.

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On Sunday preceding the Coronation, the Wesley anthem mentioned above (one o~ the Homage anthems) WaS sung at our special evening' service on that day ... After the. service, in place of the usual organ music', recordings made during the coronation of George VI in 1937 of Parry's I was glad and Handel's Zadok the Priest were played in Chapel. On the Sunday after the Coronation, at our Confirmation service, the Choir sang Vaughan Williams' short motet 0 taste and see which had been heard for the first time in the Abbey on Coronation Day.

The fact that almost half the number of our present choir were singers of some experience before coming to Ellesmere in some measure accounts for the considerable variety of music the Choir is able to perform in the course of a year. By the time that these notes appear we shall have added two further choristers from Lichfield and Llandaff

Cathedrals. .

It would seem, however, that for the last two years the standard of congregational singing has declined steadily; this in spite of repeated efforts made at congregational practices and all efforts at leadership made by the choir. It is a depressing prospect for a School Chapel if periods of lethargy on the part of the majority alternate with noisy singing from a minority. It is to be hoped that we shalt soon regain that state of equilibrium on the congregation's part which is indicative of a living sense of worship rather than a somewhat dull matter of routine.

The choir sang Evensong in Lichfield Cathedral on Friday, 19th June (Sumsion in G and Expectans expectavi) and were entertained to tea by the Chapter.

During the Summer holidays we shall have had the. honour of being represented at theRoyal School of Church Music's Cathedral Course at St. Paul's Cathedral by R. S. Caney, S. S. Caney and J. J. Hewitt. Here, for a fortnight, the daily round of weekday and Sunday Services (culminating with a broadcast of Evensong on Tuesday, 25th August) will have been sung by a choir consisting entirely of boys-chosen from the trebles of outstanding Parish Church Choirs,and from the Public Schools throughout the country.

Our only newcomer is J. C. Clay, to whom we extend our usual welcome.

Principal soloists during the last six months have been: R. S. Caney, S. S. Caney and E. N. Hallewell (trebles); A. Hinchliffe, N. W. Bean and A. S. Moore (bass).

At the end of term we lose two of our tenors-P. G. Shorrock and P. T. Edwards.

The former has sung with us from the time he joined the trebles in September 1947, and the latter only more recently as a tenor. In addition, we lose A. S. Moore-whose treble days also date from September 1947. We shall miss his familiar voice from amongst the basses and his genial presence from amongst us as senior member of the Choir. I acknowledge with gratitude his loyalty and sense of duty. not least apparent by the regularity of his attendance at rehearsals during his time as Captain of House and when working for examinations. To all these we extend our very best wishes for th-e future.

The following is a list of the music sung during the last six months:-

Evening Service Settings:

Dyson F

Gibbons "Short" (unaccompanied) Harwood A flat

Hylton Stewart C

Hylton Stewart A flat

Ireland F

Nicholson D flat

Noble B minor

Parry D (congregational) Stanford C

Stanford G

Walmisley D minor

Wood C

At the Commemoration Servic-e on Speech Day, and at the conclusion of Evensong on the last Sunday of term, Stanford's Te Deum in B flat, with congregational parts, was sung.

Anthems:

Almighty and Everlasting God When to the temple Mary went

Eucharist Settings:

Lang E flat

Merbecke

Harris F

Harwood A flat

Healey Willan E· flat Hunt F (unaccompanied) Ireland C

NiCholson D flat

Oldroyd C sharp minor

(unaccompanied) Stanford B flat/F

Epiphany III Septuagesima

Gibbons Eccard

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Sexagesima Quinquagesima Lent I

Lent II

Lent III

Lent IV

Lent V

Palm Sunday

Easter IV Rogation Ascension I Whit

Trinity Trinity I

Trinity II Trinity III Trinity IV Trinity V Trinity VI Trinity VII Trinity VIn

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Lord, for thy tender mercies' sake Ave verum corpus

Teach me, 0 Lord

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace Eia Mater (from Stabat Mater) Hosanna to the Son of David

This joyful Eastertide

Up, up my heart, with gladness Lift up your heads (from Messiah)

o thou the central 01'b

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace o taste and see (Confirmation serv.ce) Expectans expectavi.

Blessed be the God and Father How beauteous are their feet Thee, Lord, before the close of day Hymn to the Trinity

I wui!ed for the Lord (from Hymn 01 Praise) Prais'e ye the Lord, ye children

Remember now thy Creator

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Traditional Dutch Carol Bach Handel Wood Wesley Vaughan Williams Wood Wesley Stanford Balfour Gardiner Tchaikowsky Mendelssohn Tye Steggall

School Music

A most important feature of the music of the last two terms has been the continued enthusiasm of the various orchestral instrumentalists who started work at the beginning of the year. We hope that we shall have the opportunity of hearing them perform publicly during the coming term, and we hope that others will be encouraged to take up playing some instrument other than the piano and organ.

LENT TERM.

On the afternoon of Wednesday, 4th March, a party of 40 visited Shrewsbury to hear a concert by the Shrewsbury Orchestral Society, conducted by Mr. Frederic C. Morriswho later honoured us by attending our Speech Day Concert. Bach's 3rd Brandenburg Concerto and Gustav Holst's St. Paul's Suite were enjoyed by all; Rubbra's Five Spenser sonnets (sung by Alexander Young) were not so easy for the majority to follow in their very modern musical idiom" but a later group, of songs, including Rossini's La Danza and some modern folk-song arrangements by Britten, Copland and Warlock, were easy upon the ear. A Concerto for oboe and strings, arranged by John Barbirolli from themes by Pergolesi, was played by Thea Stanier (wife of the Director of Music at Shrewsbury School), and the programme concluded with Benjamin Britten's breezy Simple Symphony.

On Sunday evening 29th March a well-attended concert took place in the Hope Room. G. E. Stringer played a Schubert piano Impromptu, and J. S. E. Oliver one of the Chopin' Preliu.des. A. Hinchliffe sang songs by Sullivan, and N. W. Bean a group by Schubert and Schumann. E. N. Hallewelj contributed three treble songs by Arne and Schubert. Mr. J. E. Reynolds played 'cello and clarinet solos, and Mr. Hickox a group of Brahms' Waltzes. Few people at this concert realised that this was the last occasion when we should have Mr. Hickox playing for us (as he has so often done in the past) as a member of the Staff. We do thank him for the benign interest he has always taken in our school music-making, never stinting himself whenever his help was sought, and always giving us' pleasure by his playing. Not only do we wish him every happiness in his retirement, but we sihall be disappointed if he does not return to delight us once more with his playing in the not-too-distant future.

The House Music Competition took place on the last evening of term, and details of this appear elsewhere in this issue.

At the March examination of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music the following were successful in piano playing:-

Grade 3-M. D. Lee; Grade 4-P. I. Mason.

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5UMMER TERM.

The preparation of the music for the concert on Speech Day occupied much time and energy during the first half of the term. A full account of this also appears elsewhere in the magazine.

The Madrigal Society gave a further most successful recital at Moreton Hall on Sunday evening 19th June. Credit for their high standard of singing! must go largely to Mr. Cox, to whom we also have to bid adieu at the end of the term. During his three and a half years with us he has contributed to our music-making in a variety of ways. In his new and responsible post we wish him every sucess, and in his forthcoming marriage every happiness.

In Mr. Cox's place we extend a most sincere welcome to Mr. M' S. Richards, B.A., A.R.C.O., and hope that he will soon be quite at home in our midst.

R. A. L. L.

House Music Competition

The Annual House Music Competition took place in Big School on the last evening of the Lent term. The adjudicator was Francis Bellringer, Esq., Director of Music at Trent College.

Talbot House retained the Vocal Cup for the fourth successive year, and Meynell regained the Instrumental Cup from Woodard.

The Music Prizes for the current year were announced during the evening, and are

as follows:-

Junior Vocal (Treble) '.' . . . . . .. R. S. Caney

Senior Vocal (Bass) A. S. Moore

Junior Instrumental (Piano) D. J. Hill

Senior- Instrumental (Piano) G. E. Stringer ii.

Points gained in the Competition were as follows:-

Instunnental Cup

MeyneU 52

Talbot 50

Wakeman 49

Woodard 48

WAKEMAN MEYNELL WOODARD

TALBOT

WAKEMAN MEYNELL WOODARD TALBOT

Vocal Cup

Talbot '.' 82

Woodard 76

Wakeman 75

Meynell '" 72

INSTRUMENTAL, SECTION Junior Piano

R. J. C. Hartley P. B. Billington E. N. Hallewell

Prelude No. 4 in E min. Op. 28 Chopin

To Spring (Lyric Pieces, Op. 43) Grieg

Album for the Young, Op. 39

No. 21 ..... .: .. Tchaikowsky 1st movement from Sonata

No.4 in F major .... Clementi

W. D. Hewitt

Other Instrument

T. J. Ganz Voluntary in D major Croft

(Organ) Andante and Allegro Maestoso

R A. B. Billington Andante con variazioni Weber

and R. D. Chance' (for 4 hands at 1 piano)

P. G. Shorrock I"lterlude on the hymntune

(Organ) "Quam dilecta" Henry Coleman

J. J. Hewitt. Minuet from "Berenice" Handel

(Clarinet)-accompanied by J. S. E. Oliver.

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G. E. Stringer ii

Senior Piano

Wedding Day at Troldhaugen

(Op. 65 No.6) Grieg

Grande Va:se Brillante (Op. 18) Chopin

Waltz in A minor and

The Watchman's Song

(Lyric Piece Op, 12) Grieg

Two Preludes from Op. 28

=No«. 20 and 22 Chopin

C. J. Squire

D. E. K. Thomas

TALBOT

.r. S. E. Oliver

WOODARD WAKEMAN TALBOT MEYNELL

VOCAL SECTION Part Song

Love me little, Love me long

Old English Air, arranged as a unaccompanied lVlixed Voices Shaw.

· '.' . . . . . .. directed by A. S. Moore

· .. " , directed by T. J. Ganz

............. " " .. .. . .. directed by N. W. Bean

· . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. directed by P. C. A. Thomas (conducted in his absence by R. A. B. Billington).

Part-Song for by Geoffrey

. Words 16th century.

WOODARD

Unison Song-

· '.' . . . . . .. Skye Boat Song (Scottish)

Conducted by A. ·S. Moore

Accompanied by D. E. K. Thomas

· . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Glorious Devon (Edward 'German) Directed and accompanied by T. J. Ganz

... '.' " " .. .. .. The Keeper (Warwickshire Song)

Directed and accompanied by N. W. Bean · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . All thTOugh the night (Welsh)

Conducted by R. A. B. Billington Accompanied by P. B. Billington

WAKEMAN TALBOT MEYNELL

Speech Day

Commemoration Service was held in the chapel at 11 o'clock, when the Provost, the Right Reverend the Bishop of Shrewsbury officiated, the School Chaplain acted as his chaplain. The processional hymm Thy Hand 0 God has guided was sung as the choir entered from ante-chapel. The service concluded with the now traditional singing of Te Deum to Stanford's beautiful setting. We, who were to hear the choir and choral society sing so well later in the day, were most disappointed with the manner in which Te Deum was sung. Rarely have we heard our congregation sing so far below their normal form.

Almost immediately after the service, Speeches and Prizegiving took place in Big School. The Provost presided, supported by Sir Offley Wakeman, Bart., Custos of Ellesmere and The Earl of Cavan, Fellow; the Head Master and the chief guest, Mr. D. OrmsbyGore. M.P., sat on the Provost's right. The staff were also on the dais. Opening tne proceedings, the Provost first welcomed Mr. Ormsby-Gore and then referred to his pleasure at seeing the Head Master restored to something like his normal health, after the serious illness he had recently experienced. He then called upon the Head Master to "make some observations," for he knew that a formal report was not his usual custom.

The Head Master welcomed the parents present and their guests of the day, Mr.

Ormsby-Gore, M.P. He was the third generation of his family to honour the school at a prize-giving. It was good to know that he was living in the house where his family had

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long been settled. We owed much to those who lived in our neighbourhood and devoted their lives to the public service. He couldn't help feeling that the proceedingsfo-day in Ellesmere were dwarfed against the pomp and ceremony of the Coronation week. But there would be no meaning in the Coronation and in its greatness and splendour, . W~I';~ it not for the strength of each unit in the country, of which we were members. The spitit"'6f schools like Ellesmere was woven into the fabric of our national life.

He spoke with pride of the many O.E.s who had played some part in the Coronation procession, and was happy that three cadets from C.C.F. had been privileged to see it. He was pleased to know that the school was still well represented at Sandhurst, and he would like to take the opportunity of thanking Major Feist for the sterling work he had accomplished during his long association with the Corps. Its high standard was. due to him more than to any other person, and it was with sorrow that he and his colleagues knew they were to lose his services this term. As House Master and as Senior' English master, he had devoted himself whole-heartedly to the work of the school (loud cheers).

After speaking of the progress made during the year, he referred to the remarkab).e fact that a third of the school was sitting for G.C.E. examinations this term. Duhrtg, the past year we had had a fair allocation of scholarships, Open, County a.nd State. .On the subject of County Scholarships the Head felt very strongly. They were awarded by the County in which the boy lived, and he was therefore penalised by living in a poor county. Would it not be better if all county scholarships were abolished and that there were more State Scholarships available? He then referred to the rising costs of running the school, due, "not to huge salaries paid to the Staff," but to the mounting rises in the prices of all commodities and wages. Fees had by no means gone up in proportion. The time might come when parents, however, would not be able to foot these large bills. The Fleming Committee in 1944, had, he said. considered the cuestion of boarding school entrants, and he suggested that the matter be viewed not as a local concern, but either nationally, 91' that

grants should be made to local authorities to meet their obligations. '.

A school should not be [udged, concluded the Head, by the number of boys who' go to the University, nor of those who do go, only to read honours. Many would benefit the community who were not specialists, but pass men; and it was the main task of this school to train, not only the scholarly and academic, but also those worthy people who were to contribute so much to life and their local areas by devoted service to the community.

After Mr. Ormsby-Gore had presented the prizes, he said he had no specialized knowledge. "1 come before you with no novel nor expert theories in the practice and theory of education; but no one realises the benefit of a wide education more than I. Education makes life worthwhile." Restlessness, boredom, wrong use of leisure were the curse of the modern age, Never before in history had there been so much leisure and so few knew correctly how to use their leisure. It was vital that every opportunity should be seized of widening our knowledge. One of the surprising characterlsties of great men was the astonishing variety of their interests, and he gave as one of many examples Sir Winston Churchill. The excuse "I haven't time" was often heard, and at such moments one should think of men such as the Prime Minister. We live in a tremendous age when there was being fought a great battle for the soul of man, of materialism against the things of the spirit. This is a time of industrial revolution as great as that of the nineteenth century, "We must play our part to make England great. Last week the Queen dedicated herself to a life of duty, setting an example to us all. Let us think more of duties, less of rights. If we try to widen our knowledge, we can look forward to an exciting and enjoyable future."

In conclusion. he congratulated the prize-winners. Hard work usually resulted in success. To those who had not won prizes, his advice was to work harder!

Sir Offley Wakeman proposed a vote of thanks to Mr. Ormsby-Gore. Humorously he referred to his horror in hearma our Headmaster advocating more centralisation than ever in the hands of the Whitehall bureaucrat. It would be a sad day if the local authorities had more of their duties removed, for they were in much closer touch with the local conditions than distant Whitehall. He thanked Mr. Ormsby-Gore for giving up his leisure. of which he had so little, to come to give us such an inspiring address and to present the prizes. He, who often said "No, I have no time" now went away full of hope. He made a plea for more young people with the right outlook to devote themselves to local govern-

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ment affairs. The proceedings then concluded; and after lunch many hundreds of visitors joined the boys in watching the house matches, when Wakeman easily defeated Woodard, and Talbot even more easily beat Meynell. The afternoon was gloriously hot and sunny. The guests were received on the Junior House Lawns for tea, by the Head Master and Mrs. Evans-Prosser.

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Prize List

June 13th, 1953. FORM PRIZES

Perry, J. W. B, lIla.P.

Maynard, J. E. Lower Remove.

Taylor, R. W. Shell c.

IV.c .:

SUBJECT PRIZES German. Mathematics. Physics. Chemistry. Biology.

General Science. Divinity.

Art.

VI. (on G.C.E.

Upper Remove.

Eng. Subjects:

Maths. and Sci.:

Languages:

Shell a.b.

Eng. Subjects:

Maths. and Sci.:

Languages:

LVa.b.

Engl. Subjects: Emery, F. M.

Maths. and Sci.: WUson, R.

Languages: Billington, R. A. B.

V.a.b.c. (on G.C.E. Results).

English. History. Geography. Latin. French.

Music.

Instrumental.

Senior. Junior.

Ray, J. A. P.

Jemson, L.

Ray, J. A. P.

Baddeley Hannah, G. M.

Moore, R. C.

Hele, M. J.

Thompson, B.

Chambers, J. K. Chambers, J. K. Chambers. J. K.

SPECIAL PRIZES

English. History. Geography. Chemistry. Physics. Biology. French.

Lomax, R. A.

Brown, A. W. D.

Mason, P.I.

Rothwell, E.

Moran, J.

Hewitt, J. J.

Chambers, J. K.

Chambers, J. K.

Johnson, A. M.

Rucker, W. Rucker, W.

Mee, R.

Advanced and Scnoo; Level Results)

Ganz, C. R.

Johnstone, M. D.

Nankivell, C. R. T.

Robinson, E. Robinson, E.

Wynne-Griffith, R. M.

Miln, J. K.

Vocal.

Stringer, G. E. Senior.

Hill, D. J. Junior.

EHesmerian Society Prize:

M. E. J. Garnett.

Old EHesmerian Prize for AcUng:

J. M. Berry.

The Smith Memorial History Essay Prize:

D. A. Gledhill.

Moore, A. S. Caney, R. S.

The Speech Day Concert

Of the twelve Summer Concerts which the writer has attended this was. all things considered, the most enjoyable.

This year the Juniors sang their songs immediately after the National Anthem. We always like to hear-and see-these youngest members of the school, and they certainly knew their words and sang very sweetly, but twelve songs (even though they only sang two verses of most of them) were too many all at once. Some of the songs were too mature in sentiment for such young singers, and could have been omitted on this score. The changes of key in "Early One Morning" gave life to the performance. The songs "Jerusalem" and "England, My England," for Chorus and Orchestra were only moderately well sung, and the orchestra were not as good here as they were later on; there seemed to be very little bass apart from the drums.

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The three songs by the Choral Society Trebles were quite well sung in spite of a -tendency to sharpness in "Linden Lea." "Reveille" was particularly pleasing.

The Madrigal Society's singing of "Two Ballets for Five Voices" was almost faultless; time and intonation were beyond reproach, and the tone was wonderful in its clarity, yet all this was attained without sacrifice of expressiveness-very delightful.

Another highlight of the evening was Schubert's charming but exacting song "The Shepherd on the Rock," which has an important clarinet part as well as a piano accompaniment. All three performers are to be congratulated on the pleasure they gave, Hallewell as much for the completely natural manner in which he sang as for the ease and grace with which he managed the most awkward leaps (from rock to cavern and back).

The second half of the programme consisted mainly of a large part of the concert version of "Merrie England." The orchestra were at their best here, and the sparkling playing in the Introduction showed that it had been well rehearsed. The gay spirit was not altogether maintained and the songs, though pleasant, lacked something. The soloists were all too quiet and the orchestra all to heavy for them, especially in "The Month of May." The chorus sang "0 Peaceful England" very well, but the oboe was too prominent and the spirit of the words was not quite captured. The "Rustic Dance and Jig" was well played and the Finale was quite stirring.

Elgar's "Land of Hope and Glory" lacked dignity and cohesion-perhaps it was taken a shade too fast - but this work is so well-known that it is difficult to make it completely convincing, and it might have been better to have stopped at the "Merrie England" Finale.

We are very much indebted to all the members of the orchestra from Moreton Hall and elsewhere for helping us once again, and to Mr. Lumley and Mr. Cox for their untiring efforts which have produced so good a concert.

PROMETHEUS.

The Seven Club

This term there were no new members elected to the Club. Papers were read by C. F. Smith, D. A. Gledhill and J. R. Evans.

Smith's paper dealt with the history and general development of photography from the earliest attempts to obtain a permanent photograph to the present day complex photographical industry, including many different branches such as aerial survey and cinematography.

Gledhill's paper was entit'ed "Hitler," and in it he gave gave an account of Hitler's rise to power in between the world wars, and how it was Hitler's amazing! personality and power to bend people to his will which ultimately brought his downfall.

Evan's paper was the last of the term and was on "Chemistry." In it Evans gave us all the early known history of chemistry and allied sciences and went on to explain how it had not progressed through the Dark Ages of Alchemy, but had suddenly burst into a flourishing science at the end of the Eighteenth Century.

After the Examination, a visit to Moreton Hall was arranged, when several Club members saw the girls give an open-air, floodlit performance of "As You Like It," This was a really excellent performance and was well appreciated by .all who saw it.

E. R.

Ellesmerian Society Notes

During the Easter Term the Society held its regular Saturday evening meetings, although, as usual, these were discontinued during the Summer Term. There have also been four successful outings, to the Sifta Salt Works at Sandbach, to the Border Breweries at Wrexham, and to the International Eisteddfod at Llangollen; finally, the ever-popular visit to Stratford took place on July 22nd.-This year to "The Merchant of Venice."

The first meeting of the Easter Term took place on January 24th; Mr. Jackson was in the Chair, and the proceedings opened with the election of officers occasioned by R. E. S.

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Lowe, J. M: Scarratt, and P. E. Griffiths having left. Thus the office of Secretary and two places on the Committee were vacant. Mr. C. P. Vernier was ,elected Secretary, .and Messrs. M. E., iJ. Garnett and N. W. Bean joined the Committee, The Society's' officers

were, then as follows: - ,

The President , .. ,., , " ,' .. Mr. G. B. Jackson

The Vice-President , " , , . . . .. R. M. Wynne-Griffith

The Secretary , C. P. Vernier

The Assistant Secretary and Treasurer .",., , '," D. M. Muzio .r :',«:

The Committee Members N. W. Bean, M. E. J. Garnett, E. Robinson and J. Taylor

, After the election two documentary films, which were introduced by the, Chaplain, were shown b;)!: Mr. JackSon. The first of these "Night Mail," described the progress of the .nighr mail train from London .to Glasgow; the second, "The Silent Village," showed the fate, under Nazi rule, of Lydice, a' Czechoslovakian mining village. It is interesting to note that the scenes for this latter film were shot in Wales, to convey an air or foreignness,

At the second meeting of the term an account was rendered of .the Society's finances.

The balance of the Society account was £26 178. 4d, and that of the, School Grant account £504s. 9d. In view of this healthy financial position it was proposed, and carried unanimously, that there should be no subscription from members for the term. Then followed a debate. 'The motion, "that in the opinion of this House corporal punishment should ,be re-introduced foricrimes of violence," was proposed by Mr. P. C. A. Thomas, seconded by Mr. L. W. Tolley, and opposed by Mr. W. P. Clegg, seconded by Mr. J. E; F. Lindsay. Mr. R. M. Wynne-Griffith was in the Chair.""

Mr. ThOmas harangued the House to the effect that the common thug understood nnly one thing - physical pain. Long prison sentences entailed expense, and in some Iocalities the public lived in perpetual fear of the "cosh boy," foY"whom the only remedy was, flogging. Mr.' Thomas ended by citing the Lord Chief Justice's approval of corporal punishment.

He was followed by Mr. Clegg, who, in dramatic tones, treated the House to a grisly picture of an offender being flogged; and pointing out what a degrading, ineffective, form of punishment it was. Long prison sentences were' the only remedy, and from the psychological point of view corporal punishment was useless. , ,

Mr. Tolley, seconding Mr. Thomas, in forceful language told the House that, the aver-age convict was a coward, fearful for, his skin. Crime was on the increase-there' had been fourteen crimes of violence in three days. Finally, in reply to Mr. Clegg's ,lurid picture: he "asked whether it was pleasant for thugs to attack brutally helpless victimsjihe strongly advocated corporal punishment, ' '

Mr. Lindsay, seconding Mr. Clegg, in a well-constructed oration,quoted that "times change, and'we change with them." He reminded the House of the war's legacy of broken homes. Flogging embittered men and made them desparate. In well-chosen phrases Mr. Lindsay said that flogging had no beneficial effect on the mind, and he" advisedvthe

application of psychology. '

The 'debate was then thrown open to the House, and excited a great:" deal of controversy. After vigorous summings-up from Mr. Clegg and Mr. Thomas, the motion

was carried by ,68 votes to 16. .

On Saturday, 7th February, there was a play-reading of "Middle Watch" by Ian Hay and Stephen King-Hall. The play, a comedy about some ladies who became stranded on board one of the Royal Navy's battle-cruisers, was well read by all the cast, and was ably produced by J. Taylor, who himself played a part. Those taking part werer-e-Mary Carlton-H. G. Morgan; Fay Eaton-J. S. E. Oliver; Charlotte Hopkinson-T. J. Ganz; Lady Hewitt-J. J. Hewitt; Nancy Hewitt-G. E. Stringer II; Admiral Sir Hercules Hewitt, K.C.B.-T. P. Black; Captain Maitland, R.N.-J. M. Berry; Captain Randall, R.M.-C. F. Smith; Commander Baddeley, R.N.-R. ,lVJ. Wynne-Griffith; Corporal Duckett-J.Taylor; Marine Ogg-J. R. Evans; Ah Fong M. J. Hele; Flag Lieutenant and Able Seaman-D.lVJ. Hannah. At the conclusion of the reading the Secretary thanked Mr. Taylor and the cast for a most, enjoyable evening.

On Saturday, 14th February, Eric Gillett, Esq., M.A., a film critic, gave a lecture entitled "Going to the Cinema." Mr. Gillett proved to be a most interesting and amusing speaker, and he held the-unwavertng attention of his audience for the next hour. - ,He

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began by referring to the relationship of television to the cinema, and then the Society .was treated to an account of what Mr. Gillett described as the worst film ever made. He discussed the various types of people who go to the cinema and why they do go. He ran through a list of film critics who write in the various newspapers, and recommended several films to members. Throughout his talk Mr. Gillett passed from subject to subject in an engaging manner, often mimicking- people lind describing actors and actresses whom he had met; always he held his listeners' interest. When he ended.Mr. R. M .. Wynne.Griffith, Vice-President. thanked Mr. Gillett for a most interesting and instructive 'talk.

The Society met in the Lecture Room on Saturday, 21st February. MI. N. W.' Bean, a member of the Society, delivered a lecture entitled "An Introduction to Elementary Electronics." Mr. Bean began by defining the study of electronics, and explained that it was, as yet, a young science. He continued by discussing the electron, a very, small fundamental unit of charge, and then he demonstrated with the aid 'of . discharge tubes. Mr. Bean went on to show the valuable lighting qualities of electrons by working a brilliant carbon lamp. In all he adequately covered his subject and ended up, a . most intriguing lecture with a few speculatory remarks concerning electronics in the future. After one or two questions had been asked, the Secretary rose and thanked Mr. Bean. for' the care and

industry which he had put into his lecture. .

There was no meeting of the Society on the 28th of February as the House Plays were held, but on March 7th Dr. W. M. Casper gave a talk entitled "Therapeutic Reminiscences." Dr. Casper began by recalling how, as a student, he p.ad been told that ·it is not the doctor who effects a cure, but nature. The doctor is only, a helper 'with his drugs and treatment. He then continued by describing some of the many advances that had been made in medical science between the First World War and to-day. He 'spoke of insulin for diabetes and of liver treatment for pernicious anaemia; blood transfusion had been a tremendous step, forward, and there was the revolutionary discovery of M. and B . . family of drugs for pneumonia and meningitis. Fleming discovered. penicillin, and with penicillin went streptomycin for tuberculosis. Aureomycin was employed against whooping cough. Dr. Casper reminded the Society that the Government subsidized some of the more costly drugs, and he spoke of the tremendous cost of the National Health Scheme. Finally he pointed out that medicine had still more battles to fight and win-for example, against the ubiquitous common cold. After the Society had enthusiastically applauded Dr. Casper's

talk, the Secretary thanked him for a most interesting evening. .'

. A debate was held on Saturday, the 14th March. The motion. before the Society was !'that in the opinion of this House Mount Everest expeditions are a misguided direction of human efforts." Proposing was Mr. T. J. Ganz, seconded by Mr. G. E. Stringer II, opposed by Mr. R. M. Wynne-Griffith, seconded by Mr. J. S. E. Oliver. Mr. C. P. Vernier' was in the chair.

Speaking for the motion, Mr. Ganz said that he was not condemning' ail mountaineering, but he wanted to emphasise the futility of Everest attempts. There were other projects worthier of expeditions, and since parties had already reached the top, it was almost certain that no new discoveries would be made. Lives were lost, men suffered,

and' the public were apathetic. .. .

Opposing, Mr. R. M. Wynne-Griffith, in a long and moving speech, stressed. the modern materialistic trend in life and thought. In days gone by men worked and strove against nature; mountatneering was a sport which revived this spirit of adventure .. ).VIan

was not omnipotent. . . .' .

Mr. Stringer, seconding Mr. Ganz, pointed out that the expeditions were insufficiently '[ustifled. Mallory's reason was "because it was there." He admitted that the sensei of achievement was wonderful, but was it worth risking one's life . '.~

Mr. Oliver, for the Opposition, stated that mountaineering was the purest form of sport. Attempts were made for national prestige, and the public would like to be

associated with the conquest of Everest. Robert Louis Stevenson said that "to .travel

hopefully is better than to arrive." . . .

The debate was then thrown open to the House, and many speakers aired their views.

After Messrs .. Ganz and Wynne-Griffith had summed up, the motion was put to the vote, and was defeated by 50 votes to 13.

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and an invitation was extended to the whole of the Senior School. Walter E. Higham, Esq., F.R.P.S., F.I.B.P., M.B.O.U., F.Z.S., gave a lecture,. accompanied by a film entitled "Birds of the Scottish Highlands and the' Golden Eagle,"

Mr. Higham made a few introductory remarks, and then his colour film was shown while he delivered a running commentary. The film described various types of Scottish birds, their nests and eggs, and then showed the results of fourteen years' work seeking to photograph the Golden Eagle. Throughout the photography was superb. When his talk finished, Mr. Higham, who was most enthusiastically applauded, was. thanked by the VicePresident of the Society, R. M. Wynne-Griffith.

The Society met in the Lecture Room for the, last time during> the Easter Term on the 28th March. The Chaplain introduced two documentary films-"The Bridge," and "North Sea."

"The Bridge" described the restoration of the ravages of guerrilla warfare in the mountain villages of Yugoslavia. The maintenance of communications was essential for food supplies, and the bridge over the River Drina at Rogatica was a vital link. The theme of the film dealt with the importance of rebuilding the bridge which had been destroyed by the Nazis," and showed the work being undertaken with great industry and resource.

In "North Sea" was reconstructed an incident during the great storm of 1937, when the Aberdeen trawler "John Gillman" was hit by heavy seas and had her pumps blocked and her wireless aerial carried away. Eventually, however, the damage was repaired. The film emphasised the .invaluable work done by the little wireless stations which guard our coasts.

The Vice-President, R. M. Wynne-Griffith, rose and thanked the Chaplain and Mr.

Jackson.

Also, by a resolution of the Committee M. E. J. Garnett was awarded the Society's Annual Prize for Oratory, which is given to the best speaker in the Society's debates and lectures during the year.

C. P. VERNIER.

The Thespians

We have unfortunately set up a precedent this year which we sincerely hope will not be followed in the future-that is, we have hibernated during the Summer Term, in so far as one can hibernate during the summer: as a result only three plays have been read during the past two terms. However, even though we have read but few plays, we have done ourselves no injustice where they were concerned.

Early in the Easter Term we read Anton Chekhov's "Cherry Orchard," a translation from the Russian which provided us with a very enjoyable evening, once the difficulty of pronouncing the names had been overcome. The play had the great advantage of not having too many characters, and thus each member of the Society was allowed to concentrate his feeling and reading in the portrayal of a single part. An appreciative critique was written for us by C. F. Smith, in which he reminded us that the essential point of the play was the gloom in the minds of the characters.

At our second reading-"Strife" by John Galsworthy,-we were honoured by the presence of two guests, Mrs. Solomon and F. J. Tippett, Esq., and the play was thoroughly enjoyed, although unfortunately the size of the cast made it necessary for more than one part to be read by each member. and this occasioned a little confusion at times. The critique, by.C, P. Vernier, gave a sound appreciation of the play, especially its construction, and it also pointed out how essentially real the play is.

As our last play, we read "Pygmalion" by George Bernard Shaw, and this was a most <einjoyable reading, although we had the misfortune to be supplied with a set of singularly bad copies, which caused considerable confusion. Nevertheless this was offset by some good reading and the skill of the author himself The critique, by G. West-Meads, demonstrated the dual nature of the play-the inability of the English to speak their own language, and their peculiar social scales, while it went as far as to state that this was possibly Shaw's best play.

The Society has a large number of members at the moment, as we welcomed Black,

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Godbert and Scholfield into our midst at the end of the Easter Term. However, there are many members leaving after the Summer Term, and they would like, to wish those remaining many enjoyable meetings in the future.

M.E.J. G.

The Aeromodelling Club Notes

As the exams come during the Summer, there has not been. as much aeromodelling as usual. However, the term has not been unsuccessful, for it started with ideal flying weather, and Godbert celebrated in true style by losing his 6(}in. wing: span glider, the "Dream Dogey" on the first Saturday of Term after a flight of Wi minutes. Another 60in. wing span glider, the "Veronica," was lest the next day after a flight of 9 minutes. Both gliders landed about 5 or 6 miles away, and were returned safely after a few days.

For the first time in the Club's history, we were asked to put on a display for Speech Day. Most of the planes in the club were put on show in Miss Collins's form room, and quite a number of people, including parents, seemed to be interested in them. In the afternoon a team race was held in the front quadrangle. This was quite successful, though three of our members were absent for part of the time, owing to House Cricket matches. The fuel for the race was generously supplied by the Headmaster and Matron.

Worrall broke the Club "power ratio" record of 1.30 held by Gledhill, with a ratio of 1.51: also, his 'plane, the "Airflo Baby." was lost somewhere near Shrewsbury. The weather was very bad, with rain and low clouds, and the 'plane soon flew out of sight, Godbert has at last managed to make his radio-controlled model fly, with the help of Dawson. The plane has had quite a number of successful flights. Hammond 'has recently asked to join the Club, and is at the moment trying to pass his flying test. He will replace Gledhill who has gone home early this term. The Club has had three scale jet 'planes built and flown this term, including a scale Hawker Hunter, and a M.I.G. 15. Three members of the Club, Gledhill, Dawson and Godbert will not be coming back next term, but we hope that the Club will continue to run as successfully as usual.

F.D. G.

Photographic Society

Examinations have prevented this term from being very active, though the darkroom has been busy since Higher School Certificate ended.

The very welcome arrival of D. M. Muzio's enlarger, which he has kindly .allowed the Club to use, half way through Easter term, improved both the quality and the quantity of the club's products, as this new enlarger was considerably easier to operate than had been previous home-made enlargers.

J. M. Berry, who was lucky enough to visit the Coronation with the C.C.F., managed to take a number of interesting photographs of the procession, including one of the State Coach. Attempts at photographing during the Speeches on Speech Day were not very successful, as the lighting was very poor. C. F. Smith made an emulsion which he coated on old plates, and which has yielded some quite satisfying results. It had a speed of 20· Scheiner, and gave a fine grain.

We are sorry to lose J. M. Berry, D. M. Muzio (and, of course his enlarger), J. R.

Hilton and C. F. Smith, and hope they will be able to continue their photographic activities in their new lives.

C. F. S.

The Junior Scientific Society

President Mr. F. J. Tippett

Secretary R. E. Gaunt

Committee T. E. Dickinson. K. J. Ransford, R. B. L. Stagg

The Society held its first meeting of the term on February 8th and we were pleased to welcrme Mr. G. Nicholls, "Area General Manager of the National Coal Board, who gave

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'us a lecture on "Coal Mining," illustrated by a film. This proved very interesting and tne Society welcomed Mr. Nicholls' suggestion that we might subsequently make a visit to one of the mines.

On February 1Bth selected members of the Society paid a visit to the I.C.1. Alkali Division at Northwich. They were shown round the works, where they saw the Salvay Process of making sodium carbonate. The visit ended with an excellent tea at which a vote of thanks was 'given to the Management of the I.C.1. and Mr. A. S. Irvine, the Information Officer, who arranged the visit. This was the first outing of the Society, and many more are hoped for in the future, particularly if they are as pleasing as this one .:

. "The next meeting was held on March Bth. Two films were to be shown-"Unilever l,VIagazine No. I" and "Progress." Unfortunately the second film "Progress" concerning the motor' 'car' industry proved to be faulty and the meeting was terminated . earlier than

anticipated. ,

,.~, ··The last meeting of the term was held on March 22nd. T. E. Dickinson, a member :O£.'thE!'Committee, gave a lecture with illustrations, on "Explosives," which gave the society : great interest.

R. E. G.

Meteorological Society

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" As the Ellesmerian covers two terms' exploits, we have to relate both the readings

Ior. the Lent and the Summer terms.

, ·,The weather during the Lent Term was not as cold as we had expected, the lowest temperature recorded being 23°f. We had a warm spell during the middle, of March, when the temperature reached its maximum of 70°. The rainfall on an average was not as high as it might have been, the highest recorded being .7 inches.

The weather in the Summer Term was not as warm as it might have been; in fact during the latter end of July it was quite cold, and the rainfall heavy. The minimum temp-erature recorded was 30°F., the average being 47°. The maximum rainfall was 1.02

inches; the highest for some time. .

We are very much indebted to D. R. Lewis. W. R. Rowley and E. T. K. Lay for taking the readings, also to D. Meredith who joined us at the beginning of the Summer Term.

W. E.W. S.

Field Club Notes

This year, unfortunately, we have had only four outings, owing to the fact that sports have taken up most of the half-holidays in the latter part of the term. We were hoping to include a survey of the Mere in our programme this summer, but no boats will be available until next year.

Our first outing, on March 15th, was to the Cremorne Gardens which border the Mere, Here we saw a fine example of the Holm 0·1' "Evergreen," Oak, and a long' avenue of giant "Wellingtonia" trees, which is the only remaining evidence that this border of the Mere was once a well cared-for park. The only flowers to be seen were those of the "Dog's Mercury" and the "Coltsfoot."

, On May 9th we went to Overton and spent the afternoon in the vicinity of the River

Dee Hardly had we begun our investigations when our President, trying to ascertain the depth of a narrow stream, succeeded in filling one of his "gumboots" with w~ter. In. spite of this, our outing was quite successful, and the stream yielded many and yaned specimens of water life, including a dace. On the banks of the Dee we found an 011 Beetle, and on turning stones in the water we obtained Mayfly and Stonefly larvae.

On ,May '30th we had another outing to the Dee, but this time we went rather further. to Erbistock. During this outing, Nash found a pheasant's 'nest containing twelve addled eggs, and Williams, while fishing with a net in the river, made an extraordinary catch in Jhe. form of a young moorhen .

. , '. Our fourth and last outing was to Crosemere, Sweatmere, and Whattall Moss. In

'one of the fields surrounding Crosemere we found the white flower "Star of Bethlehem"

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which, although common in gardens, is comparitively rare in this district in the wild state. Also we saw the leaves of the "Grass of Parnassus" which is very rare in Shropshire.

We found Sweatmere with some difficulty, as it is surrounded by a swamp and a veritable jungle of Alder saplings, brambles and nettles. The President, who had made previous attempts to discover the exact location of this small mere, saw it for the first time, but not before sinking three feet down into the bog. On reaching the elusive mere, we saw many patches of yellow water-lilies, but as the ground and vegetation shook in a most disturbing manner when we moved about, we beat a hasty retreat back to "terra firma."

A. HINCHLIFFE.

The Chess Club

Once again the annual House Chess Competition was held during the Easter Term, and in this the members of the club, especially G. H. Davies, Woodard's first board, who remained undefeated throughout the competitions, took a very active part. Of the others, H. Matine-Daftary and E. H. Fraser-Smith played with considerable skill. Woodard were the winners for the second year in succession, while Talbot came second.

As usual, our meetings were held under the supervision and guidance of Mr. J. C.

Barton, to whom we are much indebted. The attendance was much larger than during the Michaelmas Term, and the meetings were held far more frequently, but still not enough enthusiasm for the game is shown by members of the School.

H.M.D.

Madrigal Club Notes

This SOCiety has now been working for three years. Inevitably, there have been minor changes in personnel from time to time, but it is a happy sign that there is still a nucleus of foundation-members whose enthusiasm and increased experience have contributed so much to enhance the reputation of the Society. When a musician of more than local reputation can say in the press after the last Speech Day Concert, that "this group deserves to be heard more often and farther afield," it would be false modesty to demur from the fact that it has now reached a very high artistic standard. (Incidentally, we have now performed twice, by invitation, outside the College, to a most enthusiatic audience). But it is due only to the exceptional talent and hard work of the singers, often under extreme difficulty and at great inconvenience, that this standard has been reached; a group so small cannot afford to carry any passengers.

Now another inevitable change must take place as the conductor moves on. Too often at rehearsals have I been the only listener to an exquisitely perfect and moving performance. For this and all other pleasures, and for their loyalty, may I express my sincere thanks to all past and present members of the Society, and hope that their pleasure has in some degree approached mine. I look forward to hearing of continued success.

D. J. C.

The Oryctolagian Club

Once again, the College has been invaded by rabbits, and this year, twice as many have appeared as last year, apparently from nowhere, into our midst, being a great source of annoyance to the authorities.

A club was formed to deal with these pests. and so far have been very successful, large numbers of rabbits having been caught, thanks to the efforts of the Club's ardent

members, G. L. N. Wood, W. J. Ellis and W. H. A. Brown. , ,

As yet, there has been no inerference with the traps and snares from various wanton bodies, and it is hoped that this state of affairs will continue in this way for the rest of the time the club will be operating.

W. E. B.

THE ELLESMERIAN House Plays 1953

Gone, alas, are the mammoth Bayly productions in which the whole of Woodard House appeared to converge on the stage as for a Grand Finale. Instead, they presented a domestic farce, "Keep Calm," by Louis Goodrich, with but a modest six characters. Gledhill made an excellent (temporary) harassed husband, and Christopher Potter a fussy but so loving spouse. But in looks, action and speech. Mrs. Primrose the cookRucker to us-was superbly lifelike in this amusing trifle.

Wakeman gave us another comedy by J. O. Francis, in whose plays they appear to revel; and rightly so, for Graham Morgan might almost be the original "Dicky Bach Dwl"; commendation here would be superfluous. Unexpectedly good as "Thomas" was Brian Forgrave, with added amusement in that his converation to the paths of righteousness could not even last the length of the play. No offence meant! Also from Wakeman, an uproarious burlesque, "The Invisible Duke" by F. Sladen-Smith, so well cast and produced that it is difficult to give individual mention-except for stage effects. (How useful to have a scientist as housemaster!) In less sparkling company Roger Knowles would certainly have stolen the whole show-even so, many think that he did. (Surely last term's Grumio has found another partner in Geoffrey Stringer).

More comedy from Meynell, "The Happy Journey" by Thornton Wilder, and "Second News" by Campbell Robson. The first is an American Spoken-Mime play; we were asked on the programme to use our imagination, but so successful were these young actors, thai: with no props. other than four chairs and a mattress-frame, they took us into their homes and on a long journey in their automobile, as if every experience were actuality. Well done, Bevan, WYnn Williams, Johnson, Hartrick, Emery and Hampson. Perhaps not quite so successful was the second, which in the course of production, changed its location from the northern to the western outpost of the British Isles. This caused one or two anachronisms, and if the text of the play made it difficult to effect the lightheartedness of the other production, the individual characters were in every instance well portrayed.

Talbot House supplied the only serious note this year, with "Michael" by Miles Malleson, adapted from Tolstoy. Sproson, as Michael, was rather wooden in speech, and lacking in gesture and expression which the text demanded, whereas Hinchliffe, as Simon the peasant, wa a commanding-possibly too-commanding-figure, who has successfully overcome a former diffidence on the stage. Other, mostly small, parts were competently if unevenly played, with special mention for Speer, the peasant child. Of the Talbot Junior play little can be said, beyond suggesting that it might have been less of an ordeal for everyone had it been sandwiched between two of the more mature plays, and not been a curtain-raiser on the first night.

According to the programme, most plays were. produced by boys, not an innovation, but now a proven success. Could not this be a universally accepted custom hereafter? In offering thanks and congratulations to all, on stage or behind scenes, who helped to make two evenings enjoyable, one is left with the thought of how little is really needed in the way of scenery and props., and how sucessful boys always are as females!

PROMETHEUS UNBOUND 1. Woodard House presents:-

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Keep Calm

A farce in one act by Louis Goodrich

MR. GRANT D. A. GLEDHILL

MRS. GRANT C. F. POTTER

MRS. PRIMROSE (Cook) W. RUCKER

JANE (Maid) M. W. WATSON-TODD

THE PLUMBER . R. B. SATCHWELL

THE DETECTIVE A. S. MOORE

Scene--A room in a Suburban Residence.

Time-The Present.

Joint Producers-A. S. Moore and D. A. Gledhill.

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2. Wakeman House presents:-

The Invisible Duke

A burlesque by F. Sladen-Smith,

THE DUKE PETER HODSON

THE ASTROLOGER BRIAN SHARPE

NEHKO ROGER KNOWLES

DEHKO . THOMAS GRAY

FRANCESCO COLIN NASH

EMILIA............................... . GEOFFREY STRINGER

Scene-The Astrologer's Den.

Producer-Michael Berry.

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3. Meynell House presents:-

Second News

A Welsh Comedy by Cambell Robson

THOMAS WILLIAMS . T. P. BLACK

MRS. WILLIAMS . J. E. F. LINDSAY

BLODWYN WILLIAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. C. R. HUTCHINSON

ALLAN BARRIE .. J. TAYLOR

DIA EVANS P. C. A. THOMAS

MISS MEGAN THOMAS E. T. K. LAY

The Action of the play takes place in the parlour of Pen- Y -Gyth Farm.

Scene 1. Early afternoon in September. Scene 2. Evening of the same day.

1. Talbot House Juniors present:-

King Alfred and the Neat-Herd

A short drama by Maurice Baring

KING ALFRED L. V. J. GLOVER

THE NEAT-HERD P. E. FLINT

THE NEAT-HERD'S WIFE............... . M. OLIVER

Scene--A Saxon Hut.

Produced by W. P. Clegg.

2. Talbot House presents:-

Michael

A play in one act by Miles Malleson (based on a story by Tolstoi).

SIMON A. HINCHLIFFE

MATRYONA D. MEREDITH

IVAN P. L. SPEER

MICHAEL J. R. D. SPROSON

A RUSSIAN NOBLEMAN J. R. COX

HIS SERVANT W. H. A. BROWN

A WOMAN .. oo D. J. LATHAM

TWO CHILDREN A. J. SUTHERLAND, T. H. DONE

Scene--A Russian Peasant's Hut.

Produced by J. W. Scholfield.

3. Meynell House presents:-

The Happy Journey

by Thornton Wilder

THE STAGE MANAGER . '.' J. N. BEVAN

MA KIRBY :oo D. WYNN WILLIAMS

ARTHUR (thirteen) P. M. JOHNSON

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CAROLINE (fifteen) R. H. HARTRICK

PA (Elmer) KIRBY F. M. EMERY

BEULAH (a married daughter) C. R. HAMPSON

Scene - Today - The Palace: America - The Action takes place between two towns, Campden and Trenton. This is a Spoken-Mime Play. and no scenery or properties really are used. Shakespeare as~~d us in the Prologue to Henry V to "work, work your thoughts.i and ther:em .see a siege. We ask you, when we talk of people, places or things, to use your imagination, and we hone the setting will be as real to you as it is to the Performers.

4. Wakeman House presents:-

The Poacher

A Welsh comedy by J. O. Francis

MARGED WILLIAM BARNES

THOMAS .. '.' . . . . . . . . . .. BRYAN FORGRA VE

DICKY BACH DWL '.' GRAHAM MORGAN

DAFYDD HUGHES . " . . . . . .. PETER EDWARDS

Scene-A Welsh Farmhouse.

Produced by Roper Evans.

C.C.F. Notes

The short Easter Term always has much crowded into it; there is always plenty to do for the Certificate "A" Part II Platoon if they are to cover the syllabus in the Term. Of the 47 Cadets taking the Examination 41 passed, with one Cadet gaining: a Credit. The Royal Welch Fusiliers provided the Board, and, although the Cadets found the Weapon Training, Fieldcraft and Map-Reading relatively easy, the Examiners demanded a very high standard in the Drill: the six Cadets failed in this.

A Field Day was held on 20th March near Bredon Heath. Two Instructors were provided by the 17 Training Regiment, R.A., and Lt. Haygarth, O.E., came from Liverpool to help with one Platoon. The Platoons carried out Defence and Attack Exercises; the Recruits had a small Patrol Scheme in the afternoon, On no other Field Day have so many blanks been fired, and this made the day.

As usual, most of the first part of the Summer Term was spent in preparing for the War Office Inspection on the 16th June. The Inspecting Officer was Colonel C. Corbin, Assistant Quartermaster General. Unfortunately, on the day, as soon as the Ceremonial started, the rains came, and continued heavily for the rest of the afternoon. The March Past in the rain was poor, the Contingent continually changing step on the march round the field before they came up the Back Drive to the Saluting Base. The Band, who had turned out very smartly, and had played well on the march, seemed unable to maintain a steady pace while playing at the halt. C.S.M. Eeles' presence on parade was greatly missed. for he would have corrected the time. For the rest of the Inspection, all training had to be carried out indoors, never a satisfactory procedure.

But In.spits of a poor Ceremonial Parade, the rain, and general depression as a result of both, the Inspecting Officer's Report was good. He commented favourably on the turn out. the standard of leadership, the indoor training. and discipline.

Last Summer Term, an outbreak cf Foot and Mouth disease all round the School prevented a Field Day from being held. This year, however, on 7th July, the contingent was able to carry out a Company Attack as the main exercise in the hills near Llawnt. Lt. Haygarth acted as Company Commander of the "Hivites," three Platoons attackingy two bands of the "Gretins" who, apparently, were in revolt against them. The morning's exercise brought out clearly the need for control and intercommunication, for Sections and Platoons did not keep in touch sufficiently with their Platoons and Company Commander, and the situation was at times fluid. In the afternoon three Platoon attacks were. put in against the enemy with more SUCCesS, finishing with a Company attack against all the

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Cretins who were prepared to stay and die. It was an impressive sight to see two wav-es of assault coming in from a flank onto the enemy position.

A general comment on the day was that not sufficient care was shown over choosing positions, cover from view: it was always possible to know where the platoons or sections were by seeing cadets outlined on ridges, or moving about behind very inadequate cover.

On July Ll th, for the second time in the School year, members of the Signal Platoon, with Mr. Smith, were responsible for the communications of the attacking force, lIt'" Training Battalion RE.M.E., from Oteley Park, in a defence exercise at Tern Hill Royal Air Force Station, which is on the main road from Whitchurch to Newport, some 20 miles from Ellesmere.

There were just over 500 men in the attacking force, which was split into three companies and a Battalion Headquarters. Communications were maintained within the Companies and back to Battalion H.Q Two or three Cadets had the misfortune to be captured and interrogated but all enjoyed the afternoon and gained much experience in working "under fire."

Group Captain Burns and Lt. Col. Wynn both spoke to the platoon after the exercise, and, having expressed their thanks, hoped that further opportunities for training might be afforded next term.

The House Drill Competition was held on Friday, 17th July; the RW.F. provided the judges. Much to everyone's surprise, the Cup was won by Meynell, who had not considered themselves serious competitors against the other Houses.

The following promotions and appointments have been made:-

To be C.S.M. . -:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Sergeant Moore

To be C.Q.M.S. Corporal Cox

To be Sergeants Corporals: Bean, Robinson ii, Scholfield

Gledhill, Vernier

To be Corporals L/Corporals: Smith, Gunstone Guy, Allison

Sproson, Mycock

Appointed L/Corporals -:. . . . .. Cadets: Lay, Lindsay. Hewitt i, Dodd,

Taylor vi, Clegg, Hinchcliffe, Evans iv, Oliver, Davies iv, Rucker, Hodson. Tomlinson, Pyatt, Stroude, Shorrock

C.C.F. Camp Notes

For the second year in succession the Conting-ent went to Cast1emartin near Pembroke from July 28th to August 5th. 101 Cadets went to Camp. after 5 Cadets had been turned down by the Doctor the night before Camp began as unfit to travel. This number is an increase of 12 over last year, and again is a record attendance.

The Contingent Camp was in Major 2, a long! way from last year's site, and a long way from the Cinema, though fewer Cadets wished to go to this than last year, mainly because of the programme. The Tents were also an improvement, for each 1601b. Tent had a fly to it, and on the one night when there was heavy rain, no drop came through. after the last night in Camp last year, there were fears of the same rivers running through the tents, with boys sleeping under, not on, groundsheets; but fears were groundless, beds were dry, and sleep was possible.

Two Eaton Hall Cadets were alloted to each Platoon, and Training was always excellent. This included two Night Operations, one for the two- Elementary Platoons, and one for the Advanced Platoon. The Elementary had lamp snatching and prisoner grabbina against Hereford Cathedral School. which was won by 2-1 points; the Advanced, reinforced by five Classified Signallers and three extra N.C.O.'s, undertook Monmouth Sshool, who had two Platoons. Again this was won, though the points allotted were a little confused. The O.C. made a nuisance of himself by firing innumerable Verey Lights, which caused everyone to ''hit the deck," in the Cadets' words, more times than they liked, and gave battle verisimilitude to an otherwise bald and unconvincing game.

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in the Mess Tent was made up in the NAAFI, which, as always, lived up to its reputation, and was the most popular tent in Camp.

On the Saturday afternoon two Double-decker bus-loads of Cadets were taken to Tenby for five hours. The afternoon was hot, the sea calm, ices were popular, though some Cadets even braved the torrid heat of Cinemas to escape from the crowds, and, possibly, Officers.

On the Sunday morning there was a Church Parade in the heat, and 3,000 Cadets marched past the Colonel at the end, with three bands in turn playing them past. The Service, unfortunately, was not heard by many Cadets, for the Loud-hailer whispered at them, and the harmonium was placed too far away to be effective. The afternoon was free for all, and sunbathing, games of soccer against Rossall, bathing, or just lazing seemed to occupy most.

There were several Demonstrations during the week: an RA.C. Demonstration, RA. with 25-Pounders, 4.5'5,. 3.7's, and Bofors; a Platoon in Attack by a Platoon of Eaton Hall Officer-Cadets, a Static RE. Demonstration Van.

The Signals Course was run most efficiently: 5 Classified Cadets took an Assistant Instructors Course, and all 5 gained their Assistant Instructors Certificate; and 9 Cadets took the Classification Examination: the result of these will be known later.

The last morning, the Wednesday, Cadets had to get up at 0330 hours. Many Cadets refused to believe that there was such a time, but when the Reveille went, all were convinced. Handing in of blankets and stores had to be finished by 0430 hours, for the transport for the Station went at 0550 hours, and breakfast had to be eaten before this. The Special trains, both ways, had NAAFI Brake-vans on them, and travelling was easier than last year.

It is hoped next year that the Contingent will keep up its reputation for Camp keeness and efficiency, which it certainly earned this year: its Kit Lay-out in Lines was always excellent: The G.O.C. Western Command commented on the tidiness when he inspected the Battalion on the Thursday of Camp. And next year the Contingent will be able to break new ground, for the Camp can be out of Western Command, and so Bourley, Southern Command may be visited.

The following Promotions were made at Camp:-

To be Drum-Major ....................................•........ Corporal Sproson

To be Corporals L/Corporals: Clegg, Dod, Evans iv, Hewitt i

Hinchliffe, Hodson, Lay, Lindsay

Senior Scout Notes

During the Christmas holidays four members of the Troop joined the North Wales' New Year Expedition, and they learned much winter mountain craft. They had the thrill of watching) a T.V. cameraman at work. The T.V. film was shown to all the Scout Group later on in the term.

Most of the time, in the Lent Term, was spent on unspectacular training for First Class tests; however, one interesting day included a compass exercise carried out in thick snow. The "Hose" party was also very busy at times, and it now takes approximately six minutes for water to reach the "fire" after the sounding of an alarm, whatever the circumstances.

We had a "Field Day" on March 20th, and, after taking a 'bus to Llanarmon,. we walked from Cader Bronwen along the ridge to Moel Sych and then by way of St. Dogfan's Well (which couldn't be located), back to Llanarmon. The Headmaster came with us and after this "Berwyn Horseshore" Walk, he is now in a position to refute any suggestion that the Senior Troop is an easy alternative to the Cadet Force.

There was but limited activity during the Summer Term. Some swimming was done, supervised by Mr. Jackson and the Troop was able to assist the G.S.Nl. on the Field Day. Unfortunately the projected summer camp in the mountains of Wales had to be cancelled, with a consequent loss in training.

We say goodbye to Michael Wynne-Griffith, our Troop' Leader for the last two years, during which time he has taken an active part, not only in the activities of the Troop at School, but also in Scouting during) the holidays .. We very much hope that he will mainta.in contact with the Scout Movement and that he WIll develop further the adventurous habits he has done so much to encourage at Ellesmere.

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Much of the Lent Term was spent in instructional work for the various First Class and Second Class Tests. Great concentration went into the signalling and ambulance classes. Many wide games were tried and, in general, great keenness was shown by all, though results were not always very successful. Mr. Tippett introduced several new games and also new versions of old ones, so there was much of interest. We should like to congratulate him for, during the term, he was appointed Deputy Camp Chief for Shropshire. One of his first County activities was to run a "backwoodsman" course at the Wrekin County Site during a very wet April week. Some of the School Scouts attended the course, and two of the Seniors assisted in the running of the Camp.

Following a very good "Bob-a-Job" effort by the whole Scout and Cub Group during the holidays, we had to sell one hundred Coronation Souvenir Programmes, and we have been duly thanked by the County Authorities. During the Summer Term we have done many things, but our usual swimming programme had to be rather curtailed. We must thank Mr. Jackson, once more, for his kindness and keenness in supervising Scout Swimming. On July 7th we had a wonderful day, for soon after 9 a.m, we went to the valley "down Lion Lane" (thanks to Mr. Morton of Northwood House Farm) and carried out a programme of Scouting until after 5 p.m. Mr. Tippett had worked out a most interesting wide game, and the Seniors provided some thrilling obstacles, which the Scouts tackled with great glee. G. E. Stringer and the G.S.M. dealt ably with supplies.

Once more the Scout Camp will be held on the slopes of Wenlock Edge, where everything favours a perfect camping holiday.

O.H. C.

The Steeplechase

JUNIOR
This year's Time: 21 mins. 4.4 sees.
Last year's Time: 21 mins, 30.4 secs.
WOODARD TALBOT MEYNELL WAKEMAN
Ransford 2 Platt i . . ] Williams ii .. 4 Hilton 10
Blackburn i 3 Done iv 11 Hartrick 8 Barnes 17
Edwards iii 5 Cowap 12 Whiteman iv .. 14 Bevin 19
Hollinshead i 6 Jones i 13 Pollitt .. .. 20 Stokes 24
Lill 7 Parker iii 15 Turner iii 23 Knowles 25
Smith ii 9 Peel 18 Parry 26 Lewis iii 311
Hollinshead ii .. 16 Platt ii 21 Beeston ii .. 27 Hannah ii 39
Young 30 Flint 22 Chance .. 28 Johnson ii 42
78 113 150 214
SENIOR
This year's Time: 28 mins. 15.4 sees.
Last year's Time: 31 mins, 47.2 sees,
Godbert 1 Hewitt i 4 Allison 2 Reeves 3
Watson Todd 11 Spr'oson 6 Taylor vi 5 Lewis iii 7
FUt 14 r,.unstone Guy Hi Squire 9 Berry a
Barnett 21 Hinchliffe 16 Lindsay 12 Pym In
'Poston 22 Dawson 19 Robinson 17 Ellis 1'1
Dod 26 Robinson ii 24 Benson 18 Parkes 2'1
95 84 63 64
ORDER
"""j I. WOODARD 173
2. TALBOT 197
3. MEYNELL 213
4. WAKEMAN 274 36

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Standards were introduced this Term for each Age-group, and were very satisfactory for a first year. The Standards were based on those set in other Schools, and on these .laid down by the A.A.A., and although there were one or two which were possibly set too high for certain Age-groups to achieve, the results showed that on the whole they were correct.

Certain boys in all Age-groups passed all the Standards possible, and as each Standard passed meant a point fo-r the House towards the Athletics Cup" it was obviously worthwhile from this point of view. However, that is not the intention of Standards. With the whole of the Summer Term available for practice, it should have meant a higher standard of Results, better timings and so on, and in the future this will no doubt be the result. This year the Results were not as good as expected and certainly not as good as those last year, but then certain records were broken in all the four Age-groups, the work of certain individuals: so the Standards cannot be judged by a comparison with last year's results. ·lhe all-round standard did improve, and this is the entention of Standards. Incidentally, many boys obtained exercise which they have not been able to obtain in other years.

In all activities it is noticed that the work is left to the few; the many are content to watch and applaud. With Standards this has not been the case, though in each House there have been boys of all ages who have only been to practise for Standards on one or two occasions, optimistically hoping that they will pass when the official Standards are taken. Talbot won the Athletics Cup quite easily with a margin of 66 points, but if other Houses, especially Wakeman" the runners-up, had obtained only one point extra a boy, the Cup might have gone elsewhere.

Points for Standards were as follows:Talbot 186

Wakeman 172

Meynell 143

Woodard 98

Points for Sport:Talbot 335 Wakeman 283 Meynell 252 Woodard 224

Final Points and plaeings of the Houses:-

1. Talbot 521

2. Wakeman 455

3. Meynell 395

4. Woodard 322

The Senior Victor Ludorum Cup went to Robinson ii, who won the Hurdles, and Long Jump, coming second in the 220 yards and 440 yards, and third in the 100 yards and 880 yards. The Hurdle Record was broken by him in a Practice Heat under official timing of 15 4/5 sees,

The Middle Victor Ludorum Cup went to Ransford. who won the 100 yards, 220 yards, and 440 yards, coming second in the Hurdles and Long Jump, and fourth in the High Jump.

The Junior Vietor Ludorum Cup was won by Parker iii, who won the 220 yards,

440 yards and Long Jump, and came second in the 100 yards and High Jump. .

A word must be said in praise of the work done on Parry's Field by the Engmeers. or Pionee-rs. Apart from the inevitable marking and measuring of the Tracks, they dug a Long Jump Pit with a permanent cinder run-up, two cinder throwing cir:cles, one for the Discus and the other for the Weight. It IS hoped next year that they WIll be able to make a n~w High Jump Pit, if there is room on Parry's Field. These permane~t circ~es and pits should enable a boy to practise throughout the year, the only way In which records can be broken and a higher s+andard attained.

Finally, we have to thank the Chaplain and Mr. Tippett for their invaluable work on the Field, both in the preparation of the field and in the running of the Sports, and all those Masters who helped so willingly in timing and judgIng, without whose help no Athletics could have been held.

J. M. F.

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ATHLETIC SPORTS RESULTS

SENIORS.

100 yards. I, Smith (R); 2, Byrd (Y); 3, Robinson ii (B); 4, Jenkins i (B); 5, Pyatt (R); 6, Stringer iii (Y). Time 11 1/5 sees.

220 yards. I, Smith i (R); 2, Robinson ii (B); 3, Byrd (Y); 4, Berry (Y); 5, Jenkins i (B); 6, Ellis (Y). Time: 24 secs.

440 yards. I, Smith i (R); 2, Robinson ii (B); 3, Byrd (Y); 4, Berry (Y); 5, Ellis (Y); 6, Hockenhill ii (R). Time: 56 3/5 sees,

880 yards. I" Berry (Y); 2, Hockenhull ii (R); 3, Robinson ii (B); 4, Hewitt i (R); 5, Robinson i (R); 6, Ellis (Y). Time: 2 min. 23 sees.

Mile. I, Lewis iv (Y); 2, Hewitt 1 (B); 3, Berry (Y); 4, Ellis (Y); 5, Taylor vi (R); 6, Godbert (V). Time: 5 min. 20 1/5 sees.

Hurdles I, Robinson ii (B); 2, Smith i (R); 3, Hewitt i (B); 4, Gunstone Guy (B).

Time: 16 sees.

Long Jump. I, Robinson ii (B); 2, Gunstone Guy (B); 3, Berry (Y); 4, Sproson (B); 5, Ellis (Y); 6, Tomlinson (B). Distance: 18ft. 8tins.

High Jump. I, Sproson (B); 2" Berry (Y); 3, Pyatt (R); 4, Wynne-Griffith (B); 5, Byrd (Y) and Ellis (Y) and Huxley (Y). Height: 4ft. 11iins.

Weight. I, Moore (V); 2, Evans iv (Y); 3" Hilliar i (B); 4, Muzio. (B); 5, Scholfield (B); 6, Hinchliffe (B). Distance: 34ft. 1 Hins.

Javelin. I, Lymer (V); 2, Wood (V); 3, Sproson (B); 4, Tomlinson (B); 5, Ellis (Y); 6, Ashley (Y). Distance: 122ft. 6ins.

Discus. I, Edwards i (Y); 2, Hodson (Y); 3, Wynne-Griffith (B); 4, Scholfield (B); 5, Hilliar i (B); 6, Berry (Y). Distance: 99ft. 6lins.

MIDDLES.

100 yards. I, Ransford (V); 2, Jenkins ii (B); 3, Mooney (V); 4, Castle (Y); 5, Jones vii (Y); 6, Hewitt ii (B). Time: 11 4/5 sees.

220 yards. I, Ransford (V); 2, Barnett (V); 3, Mooney (V); 4, Parry (R); 5, Cope (R); 6, Hilton ii (Y). 25 4/5 sees.

440 yards. I, Ransford (V); 2, Castle (Y); 3, Parry (R); 4, Mooney (V); 5, Lill (V); 6, Platt i (B). Time: 60 3/5 sees,

880 yards. 1, Castle (Y); 2, Hill (B); 3, Lill (V); 4, Mooney (V); 5, Parkes (Y); 6, Barnett (V). Time: 2 min. 25 4/5 sees,

Hurdles. I, Parry (R); 2, Ransford (V); 3, Jenkins ii (B); 4, Barnett (V). Time:

18 sees.

Long Jump. I, Parry (R); 2, Ransford (V); 3, Mooney (V); 4, Hartrtck (R); 5, Barnett (V); 6, Hilton ii (Y). Distance : 16ft. 2tins.

High Jump. I" Parry (R); 2, Rogers ii (B); 3, Hilton ii (Y); 4, Ransford (V); 5, Barnes (Y); 6, Cope (R). Height: 4ft. 8!ins.

JUNIORS.

100 yards. I, Gray (Y); 2, Parker iii (B); 3, Beeston ii (R); 4, Howard (Y); 5, Johnson v (R); 6, Johnson i (R). Time: 12 4/5 sees.

220 yards. I, Parker iii (B); 2, Beeston ii (R); 3, Edwards iii (V); 4, Johnstone ii (V); 5,. Hollinshead ii (V); 6, Dickinson ii (V). Time: 28 1/5 sees.

440 yards. I, Parker iii (B); 2,< Gray (Y); 3, Beeston ii (R); 4, Edwards iii (V); 5, Hollinshead ii (V); 6, .Johnson v (R). Time: 66 2/5 sees.

Hurdles. I, Gray (Y); 2, Johnson v (R); 3, Unsworth (B); 4, Ward ii (B). Time: 19 3/5 sees.

Long' Jump. I, Parker iii (B); 2, Beeston ii (R); 3, Gray (Y); 4, Edwards iii (V); 5, Pollitt (R); 6, Greveley (V) and Johnstone ii (V). Distance: 14ft. 1Hins.

High Jump. I, Johnstone ii (V); 2, Parker iii (B); 3, Varey (B); 4, Ashcroft (R); 5, Pollitt (R); 6, Beeston ii (R). Height: 4ft. 4lins.

BANTAMS.

100 yards. I, McIndoe ii (R); 2, Bevin (Y); 3, Rhodes (Y); 4, Warbrick (B); 5, Whiteman iv (R); 6, Willett (Y). Time: 14 3/5 sees.

220 yards. I, Bevin (Y); 2, McIndoe ii (R); 3, Warbrick (B); 4, Whiteman iv (R); 5, Sutherland (B); 6, Rhodes (Y). Time: 30 1/5 sees,

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RELAY SPORTS

The Relay Sports were held on Monday, 27th July, after a morning of heavy rain.

By the afternoon the sun had dried the ground, and the Sports could be held in almost ideal conditions. The Sports were not decided until the last Race, the Senior Medley, which Meynell won, so winning. the Cup, much to everyone's surprise.

The Races were won as follows:-

Senior Hurdles: I, Talbot; 2, Wakeman; 3, Meynell; 4, Woodard. Middle Hurdles: I, Meynell; 2, Talbot; 3, Woodard; 4, Wakeman. Junior 100 Relay: I, Wakeman; 2, Meynell; 3, Woodard; 4, Talbot. Middle Medley: I, Woodard; 2, Meynell; 3, Wakeman; 4, Talbot.

Junior 660 Team Race: I, Woodard; 2, Meynell; 3, Wakeman; 4, Talbot. Senior 100 Relay: 1, Meynell; 2, Wakeman; 3, Talbot; 4, Woodard. Junior Medley: 1, Woodard; 2, Wakeman; 3, Meynell; 4, Talbot.

Middle 880 Team Race: 1, Wakeman; 2, Talbot; 3, Woodard; 4, Meynell. Senior Medley: I, Meynell; 2, Wakeman; 3, Talbot; 4, Woodard.

Points: 1. Meynell 59

2. Wakeman 55

3. Woodard 44

4. Talbot 36

Lichfield Cathedral

Looking down on the quaint old city of Lichfield are three ancient spires, which have seen countless generations pass below, and which impart an air of strange quiet and solemnity to their surroundings. When I first visited Lichfield I expected to see something very wonderful, and I was not disappointed. I stood agape. as most visitors stand, on first beholding the magnificent west facade with its hundreds of statues. and two lofty attendant spires. I examined the wealth of detail in the intricate carving, and gazed up in admiration at the three graceful spires. The central cne is crowned by a gilt cross above an orb, which shone like gold in the summer sun. On entering the building I was filled with a feeling of reverence and complete insignificance, for, though many of our cathedral fanes exceed Lichfield in dimensions, none have a greater atrrosphere of the sanctity of God.

It was built of a soft, red stone in the Thirteenth and Fourteenth Centuries and, except during the Commonwealth, has been in daily use. It is architecturally unique in many ways, for example, the east end is of an ansidal form found usually in Germany, and is the only example of its kind in England. This east end, which is the Cathedral Lady Chapel, contains some magnificent stained glass from the Cistercian Abbey of Herkenrode in Belgium, the colouring and drawing of which are true masterpieces of Renaissance glass-making. Alas! all the ornaments are by no means so well carried out: for east of the crossing the well-meaning Victorian restorer has laid his hand very heavily on the cathedral, in such a way that the matchless architure in this part of the building is sadly' impaired. Nevertheless, the work on the whole is well done, and, as such, should not be over-criticized.

I spent a very pleasant afternoon in wandering round its columned aisles, and after a short respite returned to walk round it once more, listening to the solemn tones of the organ. Then, having bade the building farewell, I returned again to the life of cloistered Ellesmere.

T. J. G.

stratford 1953

The Merchant of Venice

By Shakesperian standards "The Merchant of Venice" must be judged an unsatisfactory play. Its construction is weak when considered dramatically, its characters are not individual enough (with the exception of Shylock) to make a mark on our minds. It has a tedious and well-nigh irrelevant beginning which leads to the Casket scenes which

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are dramatically feeble. Then the play ends with the scene of the rings and re-united lovers, which may be locked en as almost incredible.

The play has weaknesses, and, where the play is weak, the production must be forceful if we are to expect success. However Denis Carey's production of it did strike us as being faulty at times.

The production was far too flippant and boisterous. Shakespeare's words were

spoken amongst comic gestures and ribaldry. They were bound to lose by it. Two characters typified this flippancy-Gratiano (Robert Shaw) and Launcelot Gobbo <Donald Pleasence), Gratiano laughed and jested so much that it was hard even to find the "two grains of wheat hid in two bushels of chaff" of his harsh and North-Country speech. When we did discover them amongst a harvest cf poculartty we found, as did Bassanio, that they are not worth the search! The actor playing Launcelot Gobbo is always torn between two extremes. He must either present Launcelot in the Elizabethan tradition of "the fool" by speaking boldlv and directly to his audience,-or he must be rather more indirect in his merriment. Donald Pleasence chose the former manner, yet was not bold enough to uphold the direct approach. His gestures, in failing to raise a hearty laugh, merited only a cynical snigger. In his function as a clown he failed by portraying levity rather than good humour.

This flippancy did not rest with gesture and expression however, but was found in the movement of the play. We were presented with dancing, with fighting, with pushing and running, with rmall boys clashing on and off, and with diverse other distractions. One could not help feeling that this activity and vigour sprang from a desire to turn our eyes from the static faults of the acting. Let there be theatrical action by all means, but let us see it more in the Pantomime than in a Shakespearian production of the "Merchant of Venice!"

The flippancy extended to Michael Redgrave's "Shylock" and it spoilt him by no small amount. Shylock often raised giggles in the audience; gigJgles which detracted from the intensity of the role. He had, at times, the gesture of the comedian and his gutteral Yiddish "Jacobs" gave the impression of cheap humour rather than pride in a national tongue. His filthy grey gaberdine made him appear vile, his rasping tongue made him seen loathsome, but this loathing was only a semblance. Never did we hate Shylock the man, Shylock the avaricious Jew, Shylock the vengeful, unforgiving> usurer. What hatred we had for him was superficial only, and so. when he was abandoned by Jessica and prostrated before the court. we missed any of the sympathy we should have felt for him, Little of the aspect of racial hatred was fully developed in the play by either Shylock or the Christians. Antagonism against a rich money-lender was potrayed, but little true anti-Semitism. How much of the fault lies with Shakespeare, and how much with Redgrave it is hard to determine. but Redgrave's Shylock did lack much of the depth of character we expect of a leading Shakespearian role.

The flippancy of the production hid much of the lyricism of Shakespeare's lines.

Having been distracted for four acts by movement and jest we were not ready for the simple beauty of-

"The moon shines bright. In such a night as this When the sweet wind did gently kiss the trees, And they did make no move,-in such a night Troilus methinks mounted the Trojan walls

And slgh'd his soul towards the Grecian tents Where Cressid lay that night."

When all the time expecting a small boy to bounce in, We are unprepared for poetry. Faults there were, and any critical eye could find many, but there was another side to Carey's production.

Peggy Ashcroft's "Portia," though suffering from the levity of the production. was a convincing performance-a portrayal of a quieter aspect of spring. She stayed still long enough for us to see her in a true light, and she showed herself to be both a fit object for love and a charming and youthful lover.

Harry Andrews was both delightful to hear and to see. The solemn Antonio with all his generosity, with his moodiness and with his gentle courage, was portrayed excellently by Andrews-who used his mastery of gesture and inflection to the fullest possible effect.

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Hutchinson Scott's design for the scenery of the play was very successful and remarkably adaptable. I have always teared symoolic scenery, but this was the modern setting at its best. It managed at once to be "Venice-A Street", "A Room in Portia's House" and "The Pleasure grounds of Portia's House" with success. Its white and gold never dazzled the eye, yet was bold enough to attract it, while its gentle symmetry must have pleased every beholder.

Anatole France tells us that "The good critic is he who relates the adventures of his soul amongst masterpieces," so the function of a good critic does not fall to me, for the production was not a dramatic masterpiece. I suspect it of playing to a rather uncritical audience. However it had many of the virtues we have come to expect in. a Stratford production. Little reproach could be levelled at costume, colour or diction and the production, if too flippant, was at all times entertaining, so that it may be said, in the words of the Ellesmerian Society platitude-"A good time was had by all."

J.E.F.L.

Blood on the Fells

The Wakeman House Film Unit went on location during the Easter holidays to shoot their new epic "Blood on the Fells." The Lake District was the chosen setting for this gripping drama. The corporation spared no expense over engaging well-known film stars. The services of Geoffrey Lewis of South Wales were acquired at the cost of at least two lunches at transport cafes; and from the same outpost came Roper Evans whose photograph may often be seen in the film magazines with the caption "Before" under the shaving soap advertisements.

The stars gathered at Grasmere, and on the following days the first shots were taken on the heights of Fairfield. The climb. a mere 2,900 feet, was just to break the party in. Quite a number of the cast were completely broken by the end of the day. Graham Morgan, who won an Oscar in the under-one-class at a local festival in 1937, and who, owing to the deteriorating effects of the passage of time, was now playing the role of a villain, found the heat and gradient very trying, and called for halts at intervals of every twenty vertical feet.

On the following day the route planned was to Patterdale by way of Scandale, The day was excessively hot and, owing to some strange local magnetic influence affecting the compass of the Assistant Director, Mr. Wilks, the party strayed from the route and unexpectedly arrived at lunch time outside the Kirkstone Pass Inn. After lunch the unit moved to Patterdale by the road, except for Martin Newbold and Michael Berry who, suffering from a touch of the sun, scaled a further 2,000 feet.

It was not possible to retain the suite of rooms at Patterdale for a further night, and thus the party were compelled next day to move, with full equipment and under a cruel sun, over Striding Edge and Helvelyn. Before setting out a number of the opening shots were taken in the grounds of the hostel. The Mountaineers, unaware that the villains planned to sabotage their expedition, set out on their climb, led by Colin Nash. The villains started in pursuit, obeying some strange orders mouthed by a grinning but never-the-less villainous Peter Hodson. They were in turn followed by the Scouts' Rescue Squad, who, accepting David Lloyd's courageous idea, planned a. most heroic rescue. The long pull up the mountain began and the actors became separated; the fittest in front and the weakest at the back. Before the final assault there was a halt of half an hour to allow the Management to catch up. Along the ridge, who was chasing whom, was far from clear, as each actor gave the impression that he was fully occupied in the personal matter of preserving life and limb. The summit was reached at lunch time, and two hours later lunch was taken when the first water point was reached.

The attempt on Saddleback the next day was made by way of Sharp Edge. The Mountaineers took the ridge in their stride and Jeremy Byrd became quite goat-like in finding ledges which, to the normal eye, were invisible. The Rescue Squad made heavier going' their feet. dangling at the end of vibrating legs, groped for non-existent footholds. A sharp easterly wind whipped the summit and caused a rather blue-faced John Turner to demand a quick descent.

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of the day's route, combined with its hazards. brought about a demand for increased salaries and danger money. On the slopes of Great Gable, under the threatening skies of the last day, murder was only averted by the timely intervention of the Rescue Squad, who overwhelmed the villains and brought them before the Seathwaite Magistrates. At Stockley Bridge the last pic-nic lunch was taken in a howling gale. There was only one sheltered spot and this was occupied by the Film Director, Mr. Jackson. After this cold repast. the party made its way to Seatoller as the first rain of the tour began to falL Thus ended the shooting of "Blood on the Fells" and the Lake Tour of 1953.

J. M. B.

steady Progress

Alas for the boys who want a swim.

The chances of getting one grow very dim!

At the sight of the baths we fell all in the dumps:

First it's the filter; then it's the pumps.

With cartloads of experts all fiddling about

They try hard to fill it, but find there's a drought. But if you'll be patient, they will get them filled; You must call round later-say, next Preston Guild.

In twenty years' time, they will know more about it, You might get a dip-though I very much doubt it.

For, by that time, the pipes will have all they can hold, As rabbits breed quickly-or so I am told.

So wait a few years till the pipes are all clear, The pump may be working, so don't get too near! Or it may be a shock for the fellow who funks

To have his white beard tucked well in his trunks.

H. R. J.

Vc Outlook

Over the hills and far away

Lies my home. foor which I pray. There as a child I learned to pray"Thank you, God, for a perfect day."

There as a child I loved to play, Looking at life in an innocent way.

Now I am older, and was heard to say:'Won two bob on Pinza: backed it each way'.

I'm not a hairy type; I don't pretend to be, I like to be alone, or else go on a spree.

I know a lot of masters Who've got it in for me;' As you've probably guessed, I'm in Vc!

My outlook on life's as cheerful as could be; I still believe in work-to a certain degree.

I've got one motto which means everything to me;

'Enjoy yourself while you can; you'll not always be free'.

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Maybe I am lazy. maybe I don't try;

Perhaps I'm what you might call just small fry;

But there's one thing in life you've all got to agree, I've got one advantage over all of you; I am in V c!

T. W. L.

Hockey 1953

At the beginning of the Hockey term the school team appeared to have every prospect of enjoying a good season; but, as so often happens, appearances were not justified. The standard of hockey was always good, but poor finishing inside the circle led to defeats by teams, who, though inferior in standard, pressed home their advantages when they had the opportunity to do roo

Owing to the fact that the School grounds were hard with frost, the game against Birkenhead was transferred at the last moment to the Birkenhead ground.

The game was hard and fast, but not particularly even. A superb display of goalkeeping prevented Ellesmere from scoring, though they spent the greater part of the game in the Birkenhead half. In the second half, on one of the few occasions when Birkenhead attacked, the only goal was scored; thus, entirely against the run of the play, Birkenhead ended up victorious.

This game ably demonstrated the need of the forward line to follow up the shot at goal; if this had been done two or three goals may well have been scored.

In the next game against Calday Grange better things were hoped for. From the start Ellesmere attacked, and were soon a goal up. The forward line moved with something like precision, and only a dour defence prevented them increasing their lead.

From the bully off at the start of the second half Ellesmere swept down the field for Latham to score with a rising shot. Calday quickly replied with one goal, and then two more, both due to defensive blunders, making the score 3-2 in Calday's favour. Good combination between the forwards brought Ellesmere their third goal, and there for a time the score remained stationary. Both teams fought hard for the lead, and Ellesmere were the first to crack, Calday netting four goals in the last few minutes of the game.

The slowness of recovery of the half backs was the main factor behind the Ellesmere collapse. No two full backs, however good they might be,. can deal with a whole forward line.

At Liverpool the school at last showed what they could do. The game started off at a fast pace and the Liverpool goal had several narrow escapes. The teams, however, were evenly matched and at half time there was no score.

Liverpool attacked strongly in the second half and soon scored a goal; not until the last second did Ellesmere equalise; in fact, Hodson's shot crashed into the backboards as the final whistle blew.

This indeed was a good game to watch and the Hockey, on occasions, achieved a very high standard.

Wrekin were the next school played and. though lacking in the finer points of the game, made up for their deficiencies by hard and vigorous play. Ellesmere, as they have done all the season, missed several certain goals. Wrekin with an outstanding forward, the centre forward, proceeded to attack with vigour. The centre forward was allowed far too much latitude, and he eventually scored three goals, all individual efforts, two of them from somewhere near the half way line.

H.M.S. Conway at home proved an easy victory. The greater part of the game took place in the Conway half. and once more numerous scoring opportunities were rnisse+ but with attack surmounting attack goals were bound to come, and so they did; eight of them. The Conway goalkeeper gave a very courageous display, and, but for his excellent goal keeping, the score may well have been in double figures.

The game was far too one sided to be a good one, but. it was at least enjoyable and played with vigour.

The game against Aberystwyth University was played with the ground very hard and

fast, and in consequence the ball was difficult to control. Both teams overcame this

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difficulty very quickly, and a good game ensued. Berry, the captain, returned for this

match after illness, but with Hodson sick the team was still incomplete.

The school opened the scoring and Aberystwyth lost no time in getting on level terms, and, in fact, taking the lead. Just after the start of the second half Ellesmere scored again, but during a very patchy period conceded two more goals; these were quickly and well taken by the Aberystwyth centre forward who ably demonstrated the value uf following up a shot at goal.

The Panthers Hockey CLub were the first team played at home after a slight fall of snow. The pitch played on was not by any means good, the surface being far too irregular.

In the first half the school were on top, but failed to gain the substantial lead that was their's if they had only taken their opportunities.

In the second half the Panthers, though some were twice the age of the school players, showed more spirit and energy than did the school; thus at the final whistle they had scored four goals to Ellesmere's two.

Once more the territorial advantage and scoring chances were about equal, but, until determination and good backing up are shown inside the circle, chances wiil always go a-begging.

The Shropshire "An was played at Ellesmere with the ground in very good condition.

Shropshire brought a fairly strong team, and a good game of hockey ensued. The school proved too fast for Shropshire and, at last taking their opportunities in front of goal, won this match fairly comfortably.

Against the DeesideRamblers the School team never really got going and the game was too one sided to be enjoyable. The visdting team played good constructive hockey and provided an object lesson in passing the ball in front of the man so that he can run on to it, a thing the school rarely, but should, do.

The last game of the season was played against Oswestry at Ellesmere. Ellesmere started off well, and kept up the standard throughout the game. Good combination soon put them ahead, and quick and determined tackling kept the opposition at bay. Few opportunities were missed in front of goal, and thus the school recorded a fairly comfortable, but by no means easy, victory.

TEAM CHARACTERS

BERRY. A conscientous captain and player. As inside right his stickwork was by no means brilliant, but he made up for this in his vigorous approach to the game.

LATHAM. Centre Forward. A reasonably good player who was far too inclined to play one-handed; consequently, as one would expect, he often lost the ball at the critical moment.

HODSON. He has played in a number of positions in the forward line not always with success. A very keen and energetic forward, but his distribution of the ball was never accurate or quick enough.

BROWN. Inside left. His stickwork was often good, but slowness spoilt the results he achieved. He did, however, fill a difficult position fairly well.

BLACK. Started off as a half back and ended up as wing forward. He was always hard working and determined. but still has a lot to learn about hockey.

TURNER. Very good stick work spoilt by holding on to the ball too long. He seemed to tire quickly, but later in the season showed a marked improvement.

SPROSON. Centre-half. A hard working and sometimes good player. He must make more use of the "flick" when distributing the ball, and remember to "police" the opposing centre-forward.

ELLIS. A reliable half-back with a good eye for stopping the hard hit ball. He needs to control the direction and force of his passes.

MOORE. Right-back. He was on most occasions a sound full back, if at times a trifle leisurely, possessing a strong and accurate clearance.

PYATT. Left-back. A very sound and reliable full back who showed marked improvement during the season. His main fault was that on many occasions he dithered when a quick clearance was necessary.

FOR GRAVE. A very courageous goalkeeper, but a less flamboyant approach WOUld, I am sure, improve his game,

MORGAN and SHARP also played; both quite well, though never quite up to the standard of the 1st XI.

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FIXTURES

Team Result Ground

v, Birkenhead. 1-1; Drawn. Away.

v. Calday Grange. 3-7; Lost. Away.

v. Liverpool College. 1-1; Drawn. Away. v. Panthers H.C. 1-4; Lost. Home.

v. Deeside Ramblers. 1-4; Lost. Home. v . Shropshire "AU. 2-1; Won. Home.

v, Wrekin College. 1-4; Lost. Home.

v. Aberystwyth University. 2-4; Lost. Home. v. H.M.S. Conway. 8-1; Won. Home.

v. Oswestry H.C. 4-2; Won. Home.

Played 10: Won 3; Drawn 2; Lost 5.

Colts (Under Fifteen) Eleven Hockey

The Colts have had two fixtures this term. both of which were against Birkenhead.

At it is the first time that the Colts have had outside fixtures, they provided them with useful experience, and an idea of the standard required.

The first match was played on Wednesday, February 4th .. at Birkenhead. In the first half the game was very even, but we were able to score by Ransford about ten minutes before half-time. Birkenhead played down in the second half, however, and did most of the attacking. In spite of stolid work by our defence they equalised about fifteen minutes before the end, and shortly before time scored a second and winning goal.

The second fixture was on Wednesday, February 25th, at home. This game, although a good one and closely fought, did not reach the standard of the first. This was partly because of lack of practice owing to the bad weather over the previous fortnight. At all events, Birkenhead showed its superiority and general skill. Our two goals were both scored by Ransford.

Considering their lack of previous experience of School fixtures. however, our team gave a very good account of themselves in these two games. The defence, on the whole, played creditably. The forwards combined quite well, but they must learn to shoot quicker in the circle and make use of their chances. Knowles was a tower of strength at CentreHalf, and got through a great deal of work, as did also Gray and Hewitt. Mention should be made also of Lill, who kept goa lwith commendale skill and courage. The team was as follows:-

Goalkeeper: LiII.

Backs: Hewitt ii and Pollitt (Birch, SUbstitute). Halves: Gray, Knowles (Capt.), Hartley i.

Forwards: Parry, Parker iii, Ransford, Platt, Hilton Ii, (Done iv, substitute).

J. L. T.

Cricket 1953

The team this year has been once again largely experimental, with a nucleus of five players from last year's team. The opening matches of the season proved disappointing, most of last year's faults being still only too apparent. The bowling was of quite good standard, but far too many balls were bowled wide of the wicket; the fielding left much to be desired. It was pleasing to note, however, that as the season progressed so the standard improved, until the fielding became quite proficient.

The first school match against Rydal, at Ellesmere, was washed out by rain. with the School in very real danger of being beaten by nine wickets. The Ellesmere score was 68. Jewiss 10. Pyatt 18, Brown v 10, Evans iv 16, being the top scorers. When rain stopped play Rydal were in the happy position of being 39 for 1.

The next school match, against Birkenhead, showed a much more heartening display.

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The batting was good, the ball being hit hard, and the batsmen using their feet, apart from one or two notable lapses, to get to the pitch of the ball. The bowling and fielding rose to the requisite standard, and thus a well earned victory was recorded. Jewiss 18, Sproson 20, Pyatt 34, Brown 28, Evans 33, all batted well. Schofield 5-31 and Dawson 5-49 claimed the wickets between them.

Against Wrekin, the third school game, Ellesmere lapsed once more into mediocrity, scoring ·a very few number of runs on a good wicket and fast outfield. Wrekin overtook the Ellesmere total for the loss of one wicket; thus what had nearly happened against Rydal did in fact happen against Wrekin. Ellesmere were all out for 79; only three people-Sproson 16, Scholfield 15, Hodson 14 not out, reached double figures. Wrekin. as already mentioned, passed the total for the loss of one wicket.

H.M.S. Conway, the fourth school fixture, provided Ellesmere with an easy victory.

Here again there were notable lapses in the batting, and only the "kindness" of the fielding team allowed the score to rise to a good total. Accurate bowling and good fielding soon brought about the downfall of H.M.S. Conway, Ellesmere winning by one wicket and one hundred and twenty two runs.

Pyatt 38, and Ellis 67 not out, both showed well. The latter in a very merry knock, hit the ball hard to all comers of the ground. Newbold proved the most accurate bowler,

taking 5 wickets for 19 runs. .

The ups and downs continued. and in the last schooj match, against Merchant Taylor's, the downs were very much in evidence. The wicket was a fiery one, providing the odd ball never catered for by the bowler. or, for that matter, the batsman. However, it played the same for both teams, and Merchant Taylor's proved the better equipped to deal with it, winning. by seven wickets. For Ellesmere, J ewiss 20 and Brown v 11 were the only people to reach double figures. Of the Merchant Taylor's wickets that fell, Ellis took 2 for 9, Brown 1 for 8, and Scholfield 1 for 18.

The Club sides played are usually stronger in batting and bowling than the school teams, and here one must emphasise the fact that, when playing Club sides, school teams must make sure that nothing is given away in the field, not that in any case anything should be given away against any team.

In the first game of the season, against Park Hall. the bowling was reasonably good, but the fielding apathetic, and thus Park Hall left the wicket with far more runs than they deserved. One or two of the Ellesmere middle batsmen started quite confidently, but lack of concentration or impatience soon resulted in the loss of their wickets. Park Hall won the game in the last over of the day, Ellesmere making 57; Jewiss 10, Evans 14; and Park Hall 134; Newbold 4 for 29, Davies 4 for 18.

The Shropshire Gentlemen were played at Ellesmere on May 13th, Mr. B. Bayly, an ex-member of the Staff, captaining them to victory. The Ellesmere total of 76 was passed for the loss of six wickets. The game, however, was far closer than the scores suggest the Shropshire Gentlemen being at one time 36 for 4. Jewiss 15, Evans 16,and Squire 16 not out were the top scorers, and Newbold, 3 for 20, was by far the most dangerous ani successful bowler.

The match between Ellesmere and the Old Ellesmerians took place as usual on Whit Monday. The School batted first and amassed the very modest total of 77; of these Jewiss scored 21, Scholfield 10. and Newbold 15 not out. The Old Ellesmerians, on going in to bat, were soon in trouble, and four of their wickets fell for thirty-six runs; the School failed to press home this advantage, and Mason took the score along merrily for thirty-nine not out. Once again the bowling was somewhat inaccurate and the fielding not up to the standard expected from a schoolboy team. Dawson achieved the best bowling figures. taking 3 for 15, and was unlucky on several occasions not to gain further wickets.

The game versus R.A.F. Shawbury proved rather frustrating, as the start was delayed and the game could not be ended. The School batted first on a not particularly good wicket and, apart from Sproson, failed dismally. Sproson. going in No.1, carried his bat for a very useful 38 not out. Shawbury, in their turn. fared even worse, losing five wickets for twenty eight runs, and, had the game started on time, one felt that the School could have won comfortably. There was a noticeable improvement in the fielding. but it vr:« spoilt through some inaccurate bowling by Davies. Newbold once again bowled well, taking 3 for 13.

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TEAM CHARACTERS

tJ. W. SCHOLFIELD. He has proved a very willing and able captain. His batting has been somewhat suspect this season, but no doubt the onerous duties of captaincy have some bearing on this. As an off spin bowler he has performed very well. keeping a good length and attacking the wicket. A reasonably good "close to the wicket" fielder.

tM. U. NEWBOLD. He has bowled well this season, not always with the luck he deserved, his fielding has room for improvement, especially his catching and holding of the ball. He did not justify his promotion to No. 7 in the batting order, and proved much happier when relegated to No. 10.

rJ. R. EVANS. A much improved batsman, but lacking the necessary concentration and

patience. He must wait for the right ball to hit. A good "close to the wicket"

fielder with a usually safe pair of hands.

tWo H. A. BROWN. A disappointing batsman. He looks thoroughly capable of making -a good score, but usually fails at the critical moment. A good fielder, with a very good throw in to the wicket, and a useful change bowler, but he is inclined to bowl wide of the off stump.

*M. C. DAWSON. Could be a very good leg spin bowler, but until he is capable of keeping a length will prove too expensive unless there is a large number of runs to play with. A reasonably good fielder, though he is often not fully awake .

.j:F. G. PYATT. A much improved batsman who can deal forcibly with an overpitched ball. but who is inclined to play his defensive strokes a little uppishly. He is not a good fielder, his anticipation .and movement being remarkably slow.

:t:J. R. D. SPROSON. Has taken over the job of wicket-keeper with little previous experience, and has proved quite successful, if not brilliant. He has played some reasonably good innings as a No. 2 batsman, but is inclined to "tickle" at the ball wide of the off stump.

:tJ. O. JEWISS. A very solid and dependable opening bat. One feels that he could be a very good bat if only he would use his feet. A reasonably safe catcher, but not altogether dependable ground fielder.

HODSON. He is still very unsure of himself when batting, but looks as though he will develop into quite a good bat eventually. His fielding can be improved, especially his catching.

SQUIRE. A keen and efficient fielder. His batting is sketchy but has shown improvement.

He was unfortunate to tear a muscle at the latter end of the season.

DAVIES. A medium paced swing bowler who never really lived up to the promise he showed at the beginning of the season. A very bad fielder, his anticipation and cutting off of the ball practically being non-existent.

ELLIS. A late-comer to the team. Selected primarily as a bowler he scored 67 not out in his first game, mainly agriculturally. He has, however, a good eye, which is indispensable to any class batsman. What little of his bowling has been seen has

proved quite reliable. A reasonably good and effic.ient fielder. . ..

JENKINS. A left hand batsman who also came in late In the season. He IS a promising attacking bat, but he will persist in trying to sweep a ball off his middle stump to leg. An indifferent fielder, but he has tried and shown improvement.

t Full Colours, 1953.

* Half Colours, 1952.

:t Half Colours, 1953.

RESULTS

V. Park Hall. Park Hall, 134. Ellesmere, 57. Lost.

v, Shropshire Gentlemen. Ellesmere, 76. Shropshire Gentlemen 77 for 6. Lost. v. Old Ellesmerians. Ellesmere, 76_ Old Ellesmerians, 88 for 5. Lost.

v, Rydal. Ellesmere, 68. Rydal, 39 for 1 rain stopped play

v, R.A.F. Shawbury. Ellesmere, 73. R.A.F. Shawbury, 28 for 5. Drawn. V. Birkenhead. Ellesmere, 144. Birkenhead, 121. Won.

V. Wrekin. Ellesmere. 79. Wrekin, 86 for 1. Lost.

V. H.M.S. Conway. Ellesmere,188 for 9 dec. H.M.S. Conway, 66. Won. v, Merchant Taylor's. Ellesmere, 49. Merchant Taylor's, 52 for 4. Lost.

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AVERAGES-BATTING
Batsmen Innings Not Out No. of Runs Highest Score Average
I I I
JEW ISS I 9 108 I 21 I 12.00
I I
EVANS I 9 105 33 I 11.67
! I
SPROSON I 9 1 92 38* I 11.50
I i
PYATT I 9 96 38 I 10.67
I I
SQUIRE I 7 2 39 16· I 7.80
I I
BROWN I 9 63 28 I 7.00
I I
NEWBOLD I 9 2 39 15* I 5.57
I I
SCHOLFIELD I 9 47 15 I 5.22
I I
HODSON I 8 I 33 14 I 4.71
I I I
DAVIES I 7 I 18 9 I 257
I i I
D.\.WSON I 9 I 2 15 10* I 2.14
I I I
I
Also Batted :-Ellis: 2 1 67* 6.7
Jenkins: 2 0 13 6.5
* Not Out.
AVERAGES BOWLING
Bowler Overs Maidens Wickets Runs Average
I I
NEWBOLD 75 I 18 17 I 168 9.35
I
DAWSON 55.4 ! 11 12 I 153 13.15
I I
DAVIES 50 I 19 7 93 13.28
I I
SCHOLFIELD 61 I 15 9 136 1510
I I
Also Bowled :-Brown: 24 7 5 29 5.80
Ellis: 6 1 2 20 10.00
Pyatt: 3 0 2 14 7.00
Colts Cricket Eleven Matches played, 6: Won 5; Lost 1.

The Colts Eleven enjoyed a very successful season, winning five out of their six fixtures. These encouraging results were due largely to good bowling by the two medium fast bowlers, Parry and Pollitt, and by the two spin bowlers, Caney Hand Gray, backed up by good fielding on most occasions. The results of the match against Birkenhead, in particular, which was only won by a bare three runs. and the match with Rydal, won by five runs, were due to very good close-in fielding by Chance and Forgrave,

The batting was also very encouraging. Chance, Ransford, Parry, Pollitt and

Worrall all made over fifty runs in the season. One weakness which remains is the ba'l calling and poor running between the wickets, which cost several unnecessary wickets an' lost many runs. Ransford captained the side very ably, changing his bowlers with skill and bringing the most out of the team generally. The following played for the C~:t_. during the season:-

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Ransford, Worrall, Chance, Parry, Pollitt, Caney ii, Flint, Forgrave ii, Gray, Taylor, Clee, Birch, Hartley, Lee.

Colours were awarded to the following:-

Ransford (1952 Colour), Worrall, Chance, Parry, Pollitt, Caney ii, Flint.

J. L. T.

Under XIV Eleven

The experiment of the Under XIV's clubside playing School Matches, in order to give boys practice between the Junior School XI and the Colts, was continued and proved quite successful.

Three matches were played. That against Lindisfarne was won by five wickets.

The Sand bach match was marred by rain when our opponents still required over 50 runs to win with only three wickets left, and the match with King's School, Chester just wenb their way by two wickets. Perhaps if some of the eight catches dropped had been held the result would have been different. The match did increase the enthusiasm and determination of the XI in the other games and in these respects the defeat helped to impress upon some of the XI the need for vigilance in the field, and more practice at the nets.

Batting honours were shared between Johnson v. Graveley, Beeston, Hide and Rhodes. The bowling was shared by Beeston, Rhodes, Graveley, Ashcroft and Allen, Others who played in the XI were:-Robson, McIndoe, Oliver, Bevin, Varey, Howard and Pritchard.

W.E.W.S.

Swimming Notes

The following is the Result of the Swimming Sports held at the end of Term:SENIORS.

1 Length. I, J. M. Turner (Y); 2. T. P. Black (R); 3, K. E. H. Abel (R); 4, P. L. Hodson (Y). Time: 14 3/5 sees.

2 Lengths. 1, J. M. Turner (Y); 2, T. P. Black (R); 3, K. E. H. Abel (R); 4, J. M. Hele (Y). Time: 32 3/5 secs.

Back-Stroke. 1, J. M. Turner (Y); 2, J. A. Baldwin (Y); 3 M. R. Brown (B); 4, H.

Gunstone Guy (B). Time: 16 2/5 sees. '

5 Lengths. 1. T. P. Black (R); 2, K. E. H. Abel (R); 3, F. D. Godbert (V); 4, J. M. Hele

(Y). Time: 1 min. 50 4/5 secs.

English Header. 1, H. Gunstone Guy (B); 2, J. M. Berry (Y); 3, A. S. Moore (V). Running Header. 1, T. P. Black (R); 2. R. Wynne-Griffith (B); 3, J. M. Hele (Y). High Dive. 1, T. P. Black (R); 2, J. M. Turner (Y); 3, P. Sharpe (Y).

Plunge. I, A. S. Moore (V); 2, N. W. Bean (B); 3, F. D. Godbert (V).

Fancy Dive. 1, P. Sharpe (Y); 2, A. A. Robinson (R); 3, J. R. Hilton (V).

JUNIORS.

1 Length. 1. G. Hilton (Y); 2, F A. Potter (V); 3, D. R. Birch (R); 4, W. J. Allen (Y).

Time: 16 3/5 sees,

2 Lengths. 1, G. Hilton (Y); 2, F. A. Potter (V); 3, J. D. Worrall (V); 4, C. J. Rogers (B). Time: 39 3/5 sees,

Back-Stroke. I, G. Hilton (Y); 2, J. C. S. Jacques (V); 3, R. J. W. Stelfox (V); 4, C.

J. Rogers (B). Time: 21 secs.

5 Lengths. I, J. D. Worrall (V); 2, F. A. Potter (V); 3. C. J. Rogers (B); 4, D. W. Peel

(B). Time: 2 min. 15 sees,

English Header. 1, G. Hilton (Y); 2, D. W. Peel (B); 3, F. A. Potter (V). Running Header. 1. A. G. Parker (B); 2. P. M. Johnson (R); 3. D. S. Varey (B) High Dive. 1, G. Hilton (Y); 2., W. S. Whitehead (V); 3, J. G. Loxham (Y) Plunge. I .. J. G. Bebington (B); 2, F. A. Potter (V); 3, C. J. Rogers (B).

Fancy Dive. 1, G. Hilton (Y); 2. A. G. Parker (B); 3, W. S. Whitehead (V). Senior Relay. 1, Wakeman; 2, Meynell; 3. Woodard.

Junior Relay. 1, Woodard; 2, Talbot; 3, Wakeman.

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ORDER OF HOUSES

1. Wakeman

2. Woodard

3. Meynell

4. Talbot

Semi-Finals.

WATER POLO

Woodard beat Meynell Wakeman beat Talbot Woodard beat Wakeman

151 points 96 points 88 points 77 points

3-nil. 2-nil. 1 nil.

Final.

Shooting

The 1952-53 Shooting Season was not a good one for the School viii, only one match being won. The main reason for that was undoubtedly the lack of enthusiasm shown in shooting by the school generally. Admittedly, shooting is not one of the Major Sports, but the school is represented by the viii never-the-less. Although not a lot of time is spent in practising. we should at least attempt to regain the standard we had four or five years ago.

The School Shooting viii was J. M. Berry, W. J. Ellis, D. J. Latham, C. F. Smith, J. P. Hilliar, J. M. Castle, G. L. M. Wood and F. D. Lloyd

The House Shooting Cup was won by Wakeman with 468 points, second was Talbot with 430 points, third was Meynell with 404 points, and fourth was Woodard with 393 points.

W. J. E.

Tennis Notes

The standard of the School Tennis VI this year has been higher than in many previous years.

The annual match against the Masters was unfortunately rained off.

Only one match was played against the O.E.s, and that was won by the School's Third pair-A. S. Moore and J. R. D. Sproson. The score was 4-6, 6-0, 6-0. The O.E.s were represented by B. J. Thompson and P. E. Bevin.

The Tennis VI was:

First Pair: W. B. Sharpe and H. G. Morgan. Second Pair: T. P. Black and C. J. Squire. Third Pair: A. S. Moore and J. R. D. Sproson.

Woodard won the Senior and Junior Tennis Cups, the former for the fourth year in

succession.

A. S. MOORE.

Squash

We were pleased to welcome in the Summer Term Mr. R. N. V. Tomkinson and his team-"The Teddybears." He brought with him two Cambridge Blues, one of whom, Mr. P. C. Gautier Smith, had recently returned from America, where he played against Yale University. He played the Headmaster and narrowly defeated him 3-2. School Squash benefits greatly from watching such experienced players. The only tie won by the School was that won by Mr. C. Evans-Prosser, who beat Mr. K. Tomkinson.

The Inter-House Cup was won by Wakeman, who beat Talbot in the first round after a keen struggle. Meynell defeated Woodard in the first round, but were then beaten by Wakeman in the final.

It was a pity that no O.E.s were able to play against the School over Whit week-end, but we hope that they will be able to do so next year.

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SCHOOL v. R. N. V. TOMKINSON'S TEAM.

The Headmaster lost to P. C. Gautier Smith, 9-3, 9-3, 5-9, 3-9, 5-9. D. G. Lewis lost to N. Tomkinson, 2-9, 9--6, 3-9, 10-9, 7-9.

J. E;. F. Lindsay lost to E. F .. Tomkinson, 5-9, 9-6, 9-5, 2-9, 2-9. L. D. Jenkins lost to G. F. Schoelles, 9-2, 8-10, 9-7, 2-9, 4-9. G. Evans-Prosser beat K. Tomkinson, 9-3, 9-4, 9-2.

The Chaplain lost to G. S. Tomkinson, 7-9, 9-5, 4-9, 4-9.

HOUSE MATCHES.

First Round-Meynell v. Woodard:-

T. P. Black lost to A. S. Moore, 3-9, 5-9, 0-9. J. E. F. Lindsay beat M. T. Dod, 9-4, 9-2, 9-0.

J. R. Ashbrook beat D. E. K. Thomas, 9-7, 8-10, 10-8, 9-3.

Wakeman v. Talbot:-

W. J. Ellis beat L. D. Jenkins. 9-2, 7-9, 9-3, 7-9, 9-6.

D. G. Lewis beat W. H. A. Brown, 8-10, 9-3, 9-0, 6-9, 9-0.

(The third tie between P. Sharpe and D. J. Latham was not played)

Final-Wakeman v. Meynell:-

W. J. Ellis beat J. E. F. Linday, 3-9, 9-6, 9-2, 9-3. D. G. Lewis beat T. P. Black, 9-1. 9-1, 9-5.

M. U. Newbold lost to J. R. Ashbrook, 3-9, 4-9, 6-9.

Acknowledgements

The Editor gratefully acknowledges the receipt of the following magazines, and

apologises for any inadvertent omissions:-

The Aluredian, The Ardingly Annals, Barrnvian, The Caldeian, The Cottonian. The Crosbeian, The Denstonian, The Gresham, The Herefordian, the Hurst-Johnian, King Edward's School Chronicle. The Lancing College Magazine, The Leodensian, The Liverpool College Magazine, The Moretonian, The Rydalian, The Salopian and Quatercentary Number, St. Bee's Schooj Magazine, St. Chad's School Magazine, The Magazine of SS. Mary and Anne, St. Winifred's School Magazine, The Worksopian, The Wrekinian. and The Wycliffe Star.

EDITORIAL BOARD

Chairman: Mr. H. P. Cooper.

Vice-Chairman: C. P. Vernier.

Treasurer and Editor of O.E. Chronicle: Mr. J. W. Nankivell.

House Representatives: J. E. F. Lindsay, N. W. Bean, J. R. Evans, C. West-Meads.

O.E. CHRONICLE

OCTOBER, 1953.

No. 87

Officers of the Club, 1953-54.

PRESIDENT:

R. W. RABY.

VICE-PRESIDENT:

SIR HAROLD WILBERFORCE-BELL, K.C.I.E., D.L., J.P.

TRUSTEES:

J. H. BARKER, H. W. BATEMAN, C. H. SCOTT, A. C. SHEPHERD, M.C.

LOCAL SECRETARY, LONDON:

K. A. H. ROGERS,

21, Links Road, Epsom, Surrey.

LOCAL SECRETARY, MANCHESTER:

H. T. BARRON,

Rose Cottage, 41, Bulkeley Road, Handforth, Cheshire.

LOCAL SECRETARY, LIVERPOOL:

R. KENYON,

291, Church Road, Litherland, Liverpool, 21.

LOCAL SECRETARY, BIRMINGHAM:

P. SNAPE,

10, Uplands Avenue, Bradmore, Wolverhampton.

LOCAL SECRETARY, CARDIFF:

R. G. W. SAUNDERS, 16, Dumfries Place, Cardiff

HON. TREASURER:

J. E. MANGNALL,

Nuholme, Ashton Lane, Ashton-on-Mersey, Sale, Cheshire.

JOINT HON. SECRETARIES:

W. L. SUMS ION & J. W. NANKIVELL, Th~ College, Ellesmere.

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Summaries of the meetings held on 23rd May are given below. As usual, too few members attended the Annual General Meeting, though there were rather more than in recent years. The dinner was a success. Many visitors came to the school on Whit-Sunday, but there seemed to be a reluctance to play tennis or squash. It was an extremely warm, sunny day, so that many O.E.s went out into the country, especially into the mountains. The special preacher on Sunday morning was the Rev. D. Cooper, O.E. former member of the staff and once chaplain here. His sermon was a powerful re-statement of the aims of the Founder, that this and other Woodard schools should train citizens worthy to serve Church and State. It was good to hear a vigorous sermon, given by one who entered the school fifty-five years ago.

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For the first time for several years, there was no O.E. of the 1884 vintage present at the dinner, though there were several who were here fifty years ago, including H. S. Wynne-Jones, D. Cooper (both Past Presidents) and Sir Harold Wilberforce-Bell. Probably for the first time, grandfather, son and grandson sat together at the dinner. Michael Berry son of K. Berry, was specially invited. He is Prefect of Chapel this term.

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The Shooting VIn which lost its match with the school was captained by D. F.

Howard, who is in this year's Queen's Company of Sandhurst, chosen to march almost at the head of the Coronation procession. Several other O.E.'s were on duty in London on Coronation Day including J. R. Moss, B. M. Nichols and R. Taylor. R. V. Haygarth carried the Queen's Colours of the Lancashire Fusiliers. Philip Whiteway was one of the violinists in the orchestra which played in the Abbey during the ceremony.

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The O.E.'s and the School played twelve a side in the Cricket Match. Play started at 11.30 and for nearly two hours before lunch the school batted steadily, and then they collapsed and lost several wickets quickly. The mornirlg was brilliantly fine and very warm. After lunch, the heat increased, the clouds gathered and a heavy thunderstorm prevented play till 3.45. The remaining school wickets were soon taken, and the O.E.'s went in with only 78 runs to make to win. The O.E.'s Captain, P. Hanson, took 4 wickets for 16 runs, R. Cole 4 for 17, and R. Viney 2 for 10. The O.E.'s batted confidently, but E. Bygott (0) lost his wicket fairly soon. B. Thompson made 6, Viney 11, T. Archer 17, Hanson 6, J. R. Mason hit up 39 and P. Carter made the winning hit. G. R. Holland, G. Leech, R. Cole, R. Jones and J. R. C. Roberts did not bat. The O.E. score was 88 for 5 wickets. D. Suckling and Col. Hunter-Watts shared the umpiring with Mr. Fletcher.

During the afternoon, a large gathering of O.E.'s and friends-the oldest over 70, the youngest Cyril Scott's grandson not yet one year old-attended tea in Ante-Hall, where the Head Master and Mrs. Evans-Prosser received the guests. It was noticeable for the number of young O.E.'s who attended with their wives and children.

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It is a striking fact that the first issue of this Magazine was written in the term the school opened in 1884. Six years after the opening, the O.E. Club was founded, and 48 members joined. T. C. Whittle - who died at a vast age only recently - was elected President. A. Wilson-Green-for many years a housemaster at Radley and Mayor 01 Abingdon-was the first secretary and B. R. Hibbert, prime mover in the founding of the Club, was elected Vice-President. After considerable discussion, it was decided to fix the annual subscription at 6d. and at the end of the first year, after paying for a printed "Club Annals" and making a donation of 10/6 to the new cricket pitch, a balance of 13/10 was declared.

The Club fielded their first Rugger XV from the beginning, their first Cricket XI 1_1 1892, when the team included H. T. Box, who is still flourishing in his native Cardiff. So far as the writer knows, he is the only survivor of that match. It was in 1892 that the first of many blazers chosen by the club appeared. Procurable only from Mr. A. W. Gamage of High Holborn, the blazer cost 7/11 and the caps 1/6. The blazer was of dark blue cloth "trimmed with crimson and yellow twisted cord".

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In 1901, the colours were changed, and Davies and Sons of Ellesmere were made sole agents, as they are today. The colour was still dark blue, but there was red edging to the pockets only, and on the breast pocket was the monogram E.O.B.C. Buttons were of brass. Ties and cap bands were of 1 inch blue and red stripes, the sash of 2 inch .tripes and the cap Oxford blue with monogram.

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In 1915, the blazer was again changed; blue wasjaven up. The new blazer was

more brilliant, crimson with edging of blue and yellow. The colours we have now had for the past thirty years, with the Raven as a badge, were chosen by a reconstituted committee formed after the 1914-18 war, though there have been minor changes made even to these colours, and two different blazers have long been authorised. The' executive this year have appointed a small sub-committee to consider the present colours and to make recommendations. If any O.E. has kept an old blazer we would be glad to see it.

In 1895, the subscription was raised to 2/6, but only after heated arguments, MUCh of the expense of the Annual Dinner came out of this subscription, so the members were still running the club very cheaply. The Annual Report was much improved after 1895, the year in which B. R. Hibbert became Hon. Secretary.

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In 1899, life subscription was started. Fixed at one guinea, the life subscription

was for some years used as income, and the annual general meeting looked with delight at the large balance available and promptly proceeded to be generous. In 1900, as there was a large balance of £12 lOs. 1d. it was agreed that use should be made of it, so three guineas were given to the O.E. Swimming Cup Fund and three guineas to the Levelling! Fund of top field. Later,. wiser counsels prevailed and Life subscriptions were transferred tci the "O.E. Sustenation Fund" in 1909 and Trustees were appointed. They invested much of this money in "City of Petersburg" stock and" Kahetian Railway" stock. which makes the U.S.S.R. our debtors to this day. There are still a number of one guinea Life Members! The Annual subscription fell back to 1/-, and not until 1912 was it raised to 1/6. After the war of 1914-18, the Life subscription was doubled and the annual was raised to 5/-. The financial position of the Club was not healthy for many years, but the labours of H. W. Bateman, helped by a band of loyal colleagues gradually built up a reserve, and now that most boys become Life Members on leaving school, the Club is assured of a steady income.

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The Club, of course, followed from the beginning the fortunes of the school with great dnterest, particularly the school games. No other game seemed to appeal to the early members more than swimming. For many years, the number of boys gaining medals, for swimming across Whitemere, was recorded (has any O.E. a medal to send us?) and the building of the swimming bath was commemorated in 1901 by the presentation of the first school "cup," the vast silver Bowl still presented annually to the champion House. It cost the Club £11 6s. 11d. Amongst the subscribers were the Colbeck brothers, H. T. Box, C. H. Lea, B. Lowndes, P. de Martin, T. W. Pughe Morgan and W. C. Swindell. For many years, the Bowl adorned the High Table at O.E. dinners, and was used as a Loving Cup, and II 1907 account records with pride "This massive silver bowl .. receives we are glad to note abundant patronage from those who adorn the festive board." The annual dinner was occasionally held in London before 1914, and the Ellesmere Local Secretary did not fail to carry the bowl to the Holborn Restaurant "where covers were laid in the Phoenix Salon."

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The first Whit meeting was held in 1905. and for several years an O.E. cricket XI played not only the school, but also the Town and Wem. The Annual meeting was always held at Easter; as the school were sometimes on holiday for Easter. it was felt that Whit was a more suitable time, and for many years past we have met at this season.

This year, for the first time, grandfather Mr. Loxham, father Mr. Berry and grandson Michael Berry sat together at an O.E. dinner. It was in 1905 that father F. C. Campbell and son first attended a dinner together, We have had several grandsons of O.E.'s here. but not yet a great grandson.

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to the staff there. Penn was later on the staff of Ellesmere. He is now living in retirement at Bournemouth. Our second O.E. Secretary, the Rev. B. R. Hibbert went from Ellesmere to Worksop as Chaplain in 1899.

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In Dining Hall are portraits of all the Head Masters from Mr. Bullock to Dr. Billen with the exception of that of the Rev. Iliff Robson. There was no portrait of him available when the others were placed there, and we are still searching for one. If any O.E. has a photograph of him we would be most grateful to receive it. Mr. Robson is now staying with the Rev. W. B. Hume, formerly a master on the staff here when Mr. Robson was head at Pendomer Rectory, Yeovil. He became headmaster nearly fifty years ago. He wrote, in a recent letter to the present writer, "I continue to take a great interest in all old Ellesmerians, especially those of my own epoch, and send them all my best wishes." One of his old boys recently' wrote: "He was the most inspiring teacher I ever had. His knowledge-particularly of the classics-was profound. Greek verse was a particular "child" of his."

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The Editor reminds all those interested in playing Rugger that the Annual O.E. Match will be played as usual on the first Saturday in December. We hope to arrange two games at least. Those wishing to play should write as soon as possible to the Editor. It is hoped to arrange a supper in the evening-tickets to cost about 5/6-as in previous years. Numbers will be limited, so please apply early. There will be a meeting of the Executive after the matches, and several members of this committee have promised to attend the supper; this will be held early, so that those who have long journeys can get away early.

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We would like to congratulate D. C. M. Yardley, Research Scholar, Lincoln College, Oxford on his election to a Fellowship and Tutorship in Jurisprudence at st. Edward's Hall, Oxford.

The Editor of the Chronicle welcomes correspondence from all O.E.'s. Please address to J. W. Nankivell, at the College. He will be grateful if all changes of addresses are sent to him promptly.

THE ANNUAL MEETING

The Annual General Meeting was held on 23rd May, with the President in the chair.

In the report of the Hon. Secretaries it was stated that the strength of the Club was now 1,197, an increase of 38 on the year. The number of deaths during the year was heavier than usual. There were 52 new life members, 15 annual members and 5 honorary members. The Annual Dinner held last year and organised by C. H. Scott, yielded a balance, and as many O.E.'s who had bought supper tickets for the Rugger match were unable to come, this money was added to the club funds. The generosity of members who permitted this is acknowledged.

In the reports of the Local Secretaries, varying degrees of support and progress were noted. On the whole, all centres had had a successful year. The Hon. Secretaries would like to pay tribute to the Local Secretaries for their great help and support.

E. Mangnall, the Hon. Treasurer, presented his Report and the Statement of Accounts with the auditor's report (printed on pages 68 and 69). He was able to congratulate the Club on the strength of its finances. The meeting authorised the Hon.Treasuer and the Trustees to invest, or re-invest up to £700 in the Huddersfield Building Society.

After the President had invested the Vice-President (1952-53) with the Collar and Badge, he vacated the chair and the Vice-President, R. W. Raby, in accordance with the rules, took the chair and assumed the presidency.

On the motion of M. B. Rowley, seconded by the President, a vote of thanks was accorded to K. A. H. Rogers for his great work during the past year. This proposal was carried with acclamation

H. S. Wynne-Jones proposed, and the Rev. D. Cooper seconded, that Sir Harold Wilberforce-Bell. K.C.I.E., D.L., J.P., be elected Vice-President 1953-4. Carried unanimously.

The Honorary Secretaries, the Local Secretaries, the Hon. Treasurer and the Auditor were all re-appointed.

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It was suggested that the Club should present the school, to commemorate the Coronation, with a badge, authorised by the College of Heralds, and that the Club bear the necessary expenses. Proposed that the Vice-President should make the necessary enquiries and report to the Executive.

At the executive committee meeting, a sub-committee (H. S. Wynne-Jones, E.

Mangnall and J. S. Allison) was appointed to consider the Club tie. They were asked to report to the Executive and to the Annual General Meeting.

On the proposition of K. A. H. Rogers, seconded by R. Firth, Mr. J. M. Feist, Housemaster of Meynell for many years, was elected an Honorary Member of the Club.

THE ANNUAL DINNER

There were the same number of O.E.'s and their guests at the dinner this year as there were last year, and it was a success in every way. The Club is deeply grateful to the Hon. Organiser, C. H. Scott, and Dr. R. G. Reid briefly and charmingly thanked Scott at the end of dinner for his work.

A cocktail bar was set up at 6.30 in Ante Hall. Dinner was served at 7.30 in Dining Hall, made available once again by the courtesy of the Headmaster. The President, R. W. Raby, presided, supported by the Vice-President, Sir H. Wilberforce-Bell, the retiring President, K. A. H. Rogers, and many Past Presidents, including the Rev. D. Cooper, president in 1916-19.

The speeches were admirable, pithy and commendably to the point. After the loyal toast had been proposed by the President, V. D. Royston proposed the School and staff. R. M. Wynne-Griffith, the Captain of the School, and the Headmaster replied. The news that . the Headmaster had been ill for several weeks had caused much sorrow so that everybody . was delighted that Dr. Caspar (also, to our pleasure, present at the dinner) had given him permission to be out of bed for an hour or so to attend the dinner. In his speech the Head

referred particularly to the work in the school of the Housemasters, and the school medical staff, and to the remarkable fact that there were so many men on the staff who had served the school for more than twenty-five years.

Col. J. S. Allison proposed the health of the President. He was sure that the Club had done well to reward so loyal and so able an O.E., who from his school days had never wavered in his devotion and loyalty. The President movingly replied. He felt that the strength of this community of Ellesmere lay in the threefold unity of the past, and the present working together for the future. He referred to the many who had given their services to the Club, especially emphasising the work of B. R. Hibbert, H. W. Bateman and E. W. Whalley, former secretaries, and to a long line of Presidents. He would give of his best during the coming year, and he would always feel proud of the signal honour the Club had accorded to him.

The following were present: The President, R. W. Raby (1916), the Vice-President, Sir H. Wilberforce-Bell (903), Colonel J. S. Allison (916), H. T. Barron (1926), K. Berry (1918) (and son M. Berry). H. Loxharn (900), H. H. Bevin (1910), D. Bradley (1945), S. C. Bradley (1922), E. J. C. Bygott (1946), Rev. D. Cooper (1898), H. P. Cooper (1909), D. J. Evans (948), R. Firth (1923), A. C. Hollway (1927), S. M. Hollway (1922), H. R. Horspool (1922), R. G. Horspool (1927), D. F. Howard (1946), B. H. Keenan (1948), R. Kenyon (1925), D. J. Latham (1944), G. T. Latham (1944), J. E. Mangnall (1918), J. K. Miln (1945), J. R. Moss (1945), J. W. Nankivell (1912), G. Parker (1922), J. Parsonage (1944), R. W. Raby (1916), Dr. R. G. Reid (1919), K. A. H. Rogers (1921>, M. J. Roulston (1936), P. S. Roulston (1936), V. D. Royston (1936), C. H. Scott (1908), P. Scott (1938), R. W. Slinger (1934), M. T. Smith (1944). P. Snape (1924), D. Suckling (1946), W. L. Sumsion (1909), B. J. Thompson (1944), W. S. Turner (1941), R. D. Viney (1943). N. Ward (1946), W. Warren Higson (1948), N. Wilkinson (1943), H. G. Wilks (1914), R. Winn (1943), H. S. Wynne Jones (1900). The Headmaster. the Captain of the School, were guests of the Club, and there were four guests of individual members present.

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O.E. Dinner. At 7.30, the numerous company sat down to a dinner, which was in every way a marked success. Mr. G. P. de Martin in the chair. (de Ma.rtin, later Director oj Educauon, Hong·kong, is now living in reti,rement in the Colony.) . Others who spoke included H. Baron, H. R. Hare, C. H. Lea and F. H. Harward. The following brought their mUSlC and contributed during the evening-D. R. Evans, C. Q. S. Jones, C. H. Lea, R. H. r-niltpps, C. H. Smith, J. W. Rodgers, T. H. Harward, B. R. Hibbert and R. E. Roberts. C. Ll . .Rees gave a recitation.

O.E. News. H. R. Hamer played full· back for Wales in the Hockey International against England.

A. G. Morris, of Notts Forest, played for Wales in all games in the International

Soccer Matches 1902-3. He also acted as football correspondent for The Daily MaiL.

G. A. D. Harvey played in the International Rugger matches 1902-3 for Ireland.

R. H. Phillips was captain of S. Catherine's Hugger XV and a member of the first VIII Hiram Hill represented Canada in the match against the U.S.A. for the American

Cup, distance 10 miles, at New York.

E. Fearenside was given his Rugby Football Blue for Oxford and played against Cambridge, taking most of the place kicks.

H. Baron has been awarded the Gartside Scholarship (£150) at Owen's College, Manchester, and will spend a year in Germany.

Rev. A. W. Davies, on the staff since 1886, had gone to Radley . " his dramatic work

will long be remembered. He was Curator of the Ground ..

J. Ll. Powell won an exhibition for history at Keble College.

H. O. Coleman, a Wakeman Scholar, won a £60 scholarship at Exeter College, Oxford. Captain of Schoo!: W. G. Park. Cricket: E. J. C. Richardson. Editor Of Ettesmerian

-A. S. Webster.

Speech Day. The Provost announced that the Board of Education had now recognised the school. The Headmaster read the examiners' report. Every boy's work in the school was inspected.

Cadet Corps. Lord Kenyon inspected the three companies "minutely." He

pronounced them to be "very smart and well set-up." After giving some minor criticism "His Lordship then proceeded to address the boys with a few well chosen words, taking as his subject the type of a true gentleman. After asking for a half holiday, his lordship left amid ringing cheers."

(Much rejoicing was felt this year as the top field was finally levelled. The total cost from the first term (884) exceeded £1,180, including the making of the terraces, cost of the series of steps, and the planting of "the Valley,." Le. the terrace to the bottom field. Mr. Garland, Clerk of Works in 1884 measured the ground for levelling. Nearly all the work was done by the boys under the supervision of the staff, notably the first Head, A. W. Davies, H. H. Hare, S. Inglis, J. H. Boldero and J. C. Sylvester).

EXTRACTS FROM A LETTER TO THE EDITOR

(Memories of an old boy of nearly 60 years ago).

HAPPY

The freedom to go walks on half days in the country. Collecting birds' eggs. Not just robbing the nests, but getting specimens. The rarest I got was a Haw Finch's egg.

Being a chorister-Festal Evensong and High Celebrations. The best thing I learnt

was George Herbert's Church Porch. He is my favourite poet. "Be useful where thou

livest," "Drink not the third glass," "When once thy foot," and so on. WHAT GEMS.

UNHAPPY

Early prep on an empty stomach. Being hungry, always.

Somewhat cold in bed. On going to the dorm each night every boy got his overcoat and put it on his bed. I hated to find ice on the wash bowls in the morning; this often happened.

Food bad and served up disgustingly. We once had an EGG for tea, this was some royal event, possibly a coronation?

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An event of WARM importance to the whole school was on a dark winter morning on our arrival in the school-room we dusted our desks in the usual mild fashion by patting them with our po oks. After a while it seemed that no master on duty was coming. Then we all banged as hard as possible, making a frightful row. The head thought the place was on fire. After establishing quiet he was so furious that he said we should all get the stick. The stick we did get, two at a time at each end of a bench in the day lavatory. Dick Phillips whacked at one end and the Head at the other. Now the boys in one form came back giggling so they were sent back to the Head for another dose.

SOME MIXED THOUGHTS NOW

The Pig Sty.-Two of us decide to get some swallows' eggs from inside the pig sty.

Swindell, J. A. (Conqueror), whose sister I married later, and I. He bent down and I knelt on his back getting the eggs. He got the worst of it, his beak being much closer to the ground than mine? He did not forget the whiff for days.

A Rookery which was at a farm on the left as you turn to go to White Mere attracted my attention. My friend Thomas (another parson's son) and I picked on a wet day to attack it. He waited at the foot of trees to keep cave. Noticing the unusual (wish) that one tree with some five nests was a sycamore with a branch near the ground I got to the top, put 14 eggs in my two side pockets. On reaching the ground nine were unbroken. What surprised me was the SIZE of the nests. Each was like a big gooseberry tree.

Bathing at White 'Mere.-This was quite primitive, we were all in the nude and I think enjoyed it the more. I was amused at one big boy tearing round the field on a bike naked.

Half Term.-There was an iniquitous system by which those who succeeded or failed on the half-term markings were granted: I, whole day's holiday; 2, a half day; 3, No holiday at all, and the STICK into the bargain as well. This seemed to me to be punishing boys for having no brains. I did just enough work to get a half day, not being threatened with intelligence.

Personal.-I have been retired from the Midland Bank for 10 years and still dig my own garden and take a great interest in wild birds. On my wanderings in the lanes I look out for my friends. Some of their names: Goldfinch, Woodpecker, Reed Bunting and many others.

Long may my sight remain to do this.

Yours, H.V.J.

I REMEMBER

It is just half a century ago, in January, 1903, when I left my Guardian's house at Wigan for Ellesmere, where I entered the "Harold" which in those days was the Headmaster's house.

On Whitchurch Station I paired off with Fred Wilkinson from Wilmslow, also destined for the Harold and as it turned out, in the next bed to mine. We remained lifelong friends. He was killed in the first World War.

Mr. Thompson was the Head-my brother was also under him some years before. He retired at the end of term and was succeeded by Mr. Robson who was still at the helm when I left in 1907.

Of the Masters, I remember Mr. Evans, Mr. Hedworth who later became Head and who eventually retired and became Vicar of Wellesbourne. Mr. Hume, who was inclined to splutter. Mr. Craigie, we thought he had a glass eye and was also reputed to have a cork leg. What we boys knew very definitely was-he had a strong right arm-particularly if ,he caught us running down the corridor outside his room in football boots. Then there was

the Music Master - Mr. Smith - I had very good reason to remember him as I was in the Choir to the end of Christmas term, 1906, when my voice broke. How I remember the old Chapel where I was confirmed by the Bishop of Lichfield after due preparation by the Chaplain-I cannot remember his name at the moment, he was somewhat rotund and very jolly.

, What exciting Rugger and Cricket matches we had-especially Cricket-when Mr.

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Hedworth carried his bat in about 1906-1 think against Wem Town. His score was in the region of 200 and 1 remember bowling to him at the nets just before and when he came into the pavilion he told me that one of tne bowlers for Wem had bowled similar balls to mine, and 1 felt very proud that possibly 1 had made a very small contribution to our winning the match.

1 remember the days of oil lamps and when the Tuck Shop was outside the south wall of big School. The class rooms opening off were also built in my time 1 think.

It was Coggan 1 think who taught us boxing in Dorm with a couple of mattresses put down to soften the blow. He played Rugger for the 1st XV. A kindly fellow, always helpful to us youngsters. Then there were the Merediths-one a real slogger playing a perfectly straight bat; he was generally good for anything up to 50.

How these names come rushing back over the years-others 1 may think of in time if my memory does not fail, but many fleeting memories of happy and contented years compared with the difficult and somewhat depressing times of to-day leaves one with the thought that "it lightens the years that are now sometimes to think of the years ago."

O.E. News in Brief

J. K. Mathias, who had not visited tlw school for a great many years, came to Ellesmere in May with the Dean of Llandaff, Fellow of the Midland Division. Mathias, wno is in business, lives at Llandaff. He is, of course, well-known to a very wide circle of rugger players, as he is the Secretary of Glamorgan Wanderers.

J. P. Edwards, C.B.E. despite his absence from this country for so many of the years since he was Captain of School in 1915, has always kept closely in touch with us. He has recently retired from the post of Director of Forestry, Malaya, and after 30 years in Malaya, intends to settle in England. He has joined the well-known timber firm of Messrs James Webster and Brothers, Ltd., Liverpool. Edwards and his wife had the signal distinction of being invited to attend the Coronation service in the Abbey. Edwards is much occupied in public service, despite his retirement, as he is Chairman of the F.A.O. Asia-Pacific Forestry Commission, is on the Governing Council of the Empire Forestry Association, and a member of the Oxford University Advisory Committee on Forestry. His sons were both at E11eS'lllere, probably for longer than any other boys have been. Both are in the Malayan Police. Roger B. P. Edwards now holds the very responsible post of Adjutant at Kuala Lumpur Police Depot.

Congratulations to W. T. SheLton on gaining 2nd Class Honours in Electrical Engineering at Manchester University. He joins the engineering division of the B.B.C. this autumn, to do television research work.

We congratulate Roger Bird on gaining the Ph.D. in applied bio-chemistry at Birmingham University; Peter Stringer on gaining First Class Honours (Geology), at Liverpool University this summer; Robin Hughes who graduated in June with 2nd Class Honours, Birmingham; Ft.-Lieut. R. Morris, who graduated some years ago at Cambridge, on being awarded 2nd Class Honours in the Diploma of Electronics at Southampton University.

We congratulate A. Macleod-Smith (senior) on the birth of a son. Congratulations also, to David Yardley on his engagement to Miss Patricia Oliver. Yardley has held a research scholarhip at Lincoln College, Oxford for the past two years. He has now accepted a teaching post in Chicago and he travels to the U.S.A., on a Fullbright Travel Grant on 3rd September, 1953. Our congratulations', too, to Brian J. P. Edwards on his engagement to Miss Jacqueline Marsh, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Marsh of Kuala Lumpur.

P. F. Bebb married Miss Dorothy Stevens at High Ercall on 15th April, 1953.

C. T. Lewis married Miss Dorien Cole on 20th June, 1952. at S. Michael's and All Angels, Lydbury North.

G. Portus is at Queen Elizabeth Barracks, Crookham. He hopes to go before a W.O.S.B. shortly.

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Lieut. A. G. Grant is on active service in Korea with The King's Regiment (B.A.P.0.3). Dr. J. Graves is serving with the R.A.M.C. in Malaya. His brother, Lieut. R. A.

Graves is serving in Nigeria.

Capt. W. A. G. G. Goodwin is now living in London.

Dr. Pepi Jelinek is serving with the medical branch of the R.A.F. in Malaya. Brigadier P. S. Chowdhury, I.A., is now Brigadier IIC Administration, Southern

Command, Poena. He was promoted to his present rank in 1947.

D. F. Howard's company won the Sovereign's Company competition and consequently the honour of marching in the Coronation procession. R. Moss runs Victory College Dramatic Society and is on the Music Club. J. Taylor has played rugger for Sandhurst and B. Nichols captains his company's hockey team and had a part iin the Academy's play. D. F. Howard is in charge of his platoon juniors and is Company representative for the Scientific Society. He has met R. Farmer, at Guy's now, and was up with him at Oxford for the O.E. dinner held in April.

C. Taylor is in the R.A.F., and has signed on for five years' service.

C. West Meads, and R. E. S. Lowe have gained entrance to Sandhurst this term.

J. M. Scarratt is training at Formby. He goes before a W.O.S.B. very shortly. C.

Ganz has broken his leg, but he is now back at Catterick.

Lieutenant .Robin Atkinson has been on leave and visited Ellesmere before going out to Korea. D. Suckling is at Catterick. F. D. Ball has been granted a commission in the Royal Corps of Signals.

Captain T. Thornton, R.A.S.C. visited Ellesmere after his return from the Middle East. He has three children. He met Captain J. R. Thomas in Malta, when each found they were playing in the same rugger match. He has also met Lieutenant-Commander D. N. Teare, R.N.

J. A. Parkes has passed out of Eaton Hall and is now commissioned in the R.A.O.C.

He has been posted to Malaya.

Robin Hughes has accepted a post with W. Fraser, of Barnsley and London.

A. Wins lade was on leave from the Gold Coast where he is with United Africa Co.

Ltd. He visited the school in July with his wife, as did M. EHerton, still with Triplex Ltd; and A. Garrett, now in business with a chemical firm and R. M. Love, lecturer at Aberdeen University.

J. C. Crossman has been playing hockey for Oswestry, and "Soccer" too, also for Oswestry, He is a reporter on the local paper.

Innes (Garnett) Lloyd having spent some years acting both in London and in Repertory, and working for a short while on the business side of the theatre, decided to join the B.B.C. He has had work both as an actor and as a news-reel commentator on television. Now he is a continuity announcer and Studio Manager on the European Service.

M. Hardman Lea, at Edinburgh University was married at Old St. Paul's, Edinburgh on 6th April.

T. Huqhe« has left London and is now working with his father in Tenby. P. Howells is also working in Tenby.

We congratulate John Block on the birth of a first child, a son, on 31st March, 1953.

We also congratulate Major J. Simmons, M,C., R.W.F., on the birth of a daughter last November.

We regret to announce that J. H. Boldero lost his wife in June. His grandson is at Ellesmere.

E. Wallick is now working, for Guthrie and Co. in Singapore, as an import manager in one of their many departments. He comes home on six months' leave this year, and is married.

S. B. Dutton, I.S.O., of Duntune, N. Shepstone, Natal, has rejoined the club after nearly fifty years away from us. In a letter he speaks of H. W. Bateman, E. Lovel, B. R. Hibbert, J. Marsh, E. Fearnside and C. D. Phenn. Penn "who was in the Gordon with me was the hero of our set he was so good at cricket . . . I met Reggie Trye 47 years ago in Kimberley!" Dutton, a keen Mason, has three times been W.M. of the Basuto Lodge. He has also been lay representative of the diocese of Basutoland in Provincial Grand Synod of the Church. For over thirty years he served in the Imperial Service, almost entirely in Basutoland.

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J. T. McCubbin, M.C. is now living at Ewell in Surrey. He meets J. BeH of Leeds who was here with McCubbin in 1906-09. McCubbin is one of the increasing number of older O.E.'s who has recently brought his old life membership dues up-to-date.

D. L. Cowmeadow was married on Easter Monday to Miss Evelyn Lewis, in the Forest of Dean Church at Parkend. His best man was D. Yardley, Lincoln College, Oxford. Cowmeadow is farming at Churcham, Gloucester.

Three cadets from our C.C.F. had seats for the Coronation at the Victoria Memorial.

Many of our O.E.'s lined the route or marched in the procession. Philip Whiteway, Leader of the Welsh Orchestra, was one of the 18 violinists in the special orchestra of 60 players which played in the Abbey.

J. A. Swindell writes thanks for our reproducing photographs from events and of personalities "of the old days." He sends a photograph of the missing clock with the section of the O.T.C. (Conqueror dormitory) who were winners. This clock was presented by Ellesmere Town in enthusiastic admiration after two visits paid by the Cadets to the town. It is now lost. Swindell, and his brother-in-law H. V. Johnson (a friend and neighbour of Tom Day) have identified those in the photograph. Back Row: T. O. Colbeck, Whittle, E. O. Colbeck, R Ward. Front Row: Harvey IV, Tonge, K. H. Raymond, J. A. Swindell. "Ken elm Hunt Raymond died many years ago. Tonge was a chorister of note, from Lancs. The two Colbecks were called Tack and Yock." Swindell (and other writers) refer to the cricket XI photograph in the last issue "The initials D.RE. I take refer to Evans, but he is not on the photo; two Swindells yes, W. C. S. seated at opposite end of front row to B. R H., it may be Lovel between. T. A. S. is standing between straw hatted Andrews and the towering Meredith, whose initials surely were J. C., not N. F. Second from left next to the blazer is, I believe, D. Quilliam. The names of COllier, Brickell and Jacks-on occur in my diary, but alas, I cannot recognise one of them. Eatonshore I can see of course .... When I entered Ellesmere in 1897. Mrs. Penny's was already flourishing and the array of photographs was considerable .... At Easter, 1910 Mrs. Penny was 70 .... A diary note in 1899 records that the big tree was felled on May 16th: this stood between the present pavilion and the carpet."

H. W. Bateman. and his sister have left their old home and are now living in West Worthing.

C. D. Penn writes "a line of greeting and to congratulate you on a most readable magazine. I was sorry to hear of Levack's death. Did you know that his sister married an O.E. master of my time, G. Inglis?"

Derek Whittaker and G. G. Whittaker of Ironbrtdge have emigrated to Canada with their families. D. G. Whittaker has received letters of welcome from W. F. Cutts of the Barringham Riubber and Plastics Co., Oakville, Ontario; D. J. S. T'!f/'er, now retired, of Montreal, and R. R. J. Burlington of Ontario.

J. Wilton Wynn, who has written a note on his days here in 'this' issue, visited Ellesmere at Whit. We congratulate him and his wife on their Ruby Wedding, which they celebrated last November.

The Rev. J. E. M. Ohristopher is now the Vicar of the Parish of S. Matthews, Pontypridd. The Rev. R. E. Lambert was ordained priest on Trinity Sunday.

D. P. Pugh was ordained Deacon by the Bishop of Bath and Wells in Bath Abbey on 7th June. He is to work in the Parish of Holy Trinity, Taunton, and his address is at the Vicarage. Pugh studied engineering after leaving Ellesmere in 1933 and specialised in electrical engineering. For some years before joining the RN.V.R, he was with the Central electricity Board. He served mostly in Fleet Minesweepers. After demobilisation he became Section Engineer working from Bedford and later an Assisant Transmission Engineer in charge of much construction work in East Anglla. He entered Bishop's College, Chesunt, in 1950. The Rev. J. B. Rigby. formerly assistant curate of Baldock with Bygrave and Clothall, is now Vicar of Rye Park in the Diocese of S. Albans.

The Re~). G. L'Estrange, Dean's Vicar. St. Patricks' Cathedral sends us news of the death of T. H. St. George Harpur, well known leader in industry in Eire. L'Estrange has seen L. M. Brockwell, now living in Coventry when on a recent visit to England. The Rev. Hilary L'Estrange is at S. Salvador's. Edinburgh.

We offer our deepest sympathy to Peter Snape and his father in their grievous bereavement. Within a week, Peter's mother and brother died, and that the week before the annual golf match, so brilliantly organised by him each year.

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We have recovered contact with one who was at Ellesmere in 1896, WilUam Foster, who used to travel in the old days from Derby with "two boys named Huddleston and a fellow named Rodgers from Nottingham." After leaving school, Foster went into the service of the old Midland Railway but later joined Cook's, Travel Agents and retired as manager of their Newcastle and Sunderland branch. Foster was in the old Heywood dormitory. He recalls a charming incident of Provost Meynell on Speech day when he went up to receive a prize. The Provost after asking after his parents' health presented him not only with the prize, but a golden half sovereign as well. Foster is now living in retirement in Malvern. He follows the cricketing fixtures of Worcestershire with keen attention.

MelviUe Towers visited the school with his wife during! June. He was on leave from Libya, where he is engaged in the engineering and P.W.D. Norton Towers is still with Crompotn Parkinson; Graham Towers is now teachinf in Melbourne and Norton Towers, after spending two years on a sheep farm in Australia is now in commerce, in a shop in a small town in Queensland.

R. B. Butterworth, now living in Sale has three children, two boys and a girl. He was one of the cheerful party of O.E.'s, who played golf at Aston on 11th June. R. Heady reported meeting Binns-Taylor in Rome, where he is now employed.

C. Nichols and C. V. Nichols, the twins, are reading for the Bar. They called at

Ellesmere on their way home to Dublin.

We hear that Griff Shepherd is to spend three years in the' West Indies. Griff had

a brilliant career at Birmingham University. His brother Tom is engaged in Town

Planning.

F. J. Montague White. after nearly twenty years of teaching, decided to retire last year, but found the new life little to his taste and has resumed the daily grind.

We were delighted to see Mrs. E. T. Stealey at Ellesmere during June. She is to live during the holidays in a flat situated at 1, The Chantry, Canon Lane, Chichester. She is now Matron at the girls' school, S. Michaels. We were also pleased to see Mrs. Willcocks here on Speech Day. Her two boys, one in the Navy, one a doctor, have each a family of two sons.

C. W. Whitehead, who played golf for the Scott Cup, has been taken into partnership by Roy Firth.

S . .cheetham has been invited to stand as Conservative candidate for the Colne Valley 'Division.

C. W. Clifford came home from S. Africa, where he is in business, during May.

He travelled by Comet.

Our congratulations to Peter Lloyd on his marriage; and to J. D. Mas'on on his engagement,

The Rev. George Redmond, the youngest of three brothers here in 1907, called at Ellesmere in July with some "new" parents who came to see the school. The other two brothers L. Redmond and D. Redmond are still living in a house in Higher Bebington from which they entered Ellesmere nearly fifty years ago.

Michael Howard, Director of the Renaissance Society has been appointed organist of Ely Cathedral. He has made a great reputation as director of the Renaissance Singers. Before his appointment at Ely, Howard was organist at S. Mark's, Marylebone, at Tewkesbury Abbey and at Christ Church, Woburn Square.

A. T. France has now recovered from his very serious illness, but he is unable to return to his former work as manager of a flour-mill. It is possible that he and his family will settle once again in Shropshire.

It was .g]Ood to see the Horspoo; brothers together in Hall at Whitsuntide. The

younger, R. G., was on leave from the Congo where he holds an important post. The older, H. T., is a frequent visitor to Ellesmere. He was President in 193-.

Among the many O.E.'s who have visited Ellesmere recently, and who have not been noted elsewhere are: P. Byle, G. H. Greenwood, P. Northcote, J. R. H. Cosens, F. J. Montague White, C. A. Sale, B. D. Broadhurst, D. C. Gregory, H. J. Downes, Rev. D. W: Lee, J. Block, P. M. Whiteman, A. C. Shepherd, A. T. Shepherd, C. Nicholls, C. V. Nichols, P. Ford, F. Baddeley.

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The Oxford Dinner was held during April. Ii was quite informal. Those present included D. Ylardley, R. Haygarth, R. M. Jeffs, G. R. T. Nankivell, J. Moss and D. F. Howard. Mr. Howard and Mr. Nankivell were also present. All agreed that it was a very pleasing evening. Next year, the numbers in residence will be greater, and it may be possible to bring together not only those now up, but many others who have gone down.

The London Dinner was held in the Restaurant Frascati on May 9th, K. A. H.

Rogers, President and local secretary, London, in the chair, After much trouble and massive circularising, only thirteen members were present. Owing to illness the Head Master, who intended to be present, was unable to come. It was a. source of keen disappointment that no other could attend to represent the school. Owing to the small number present, the dinner was quite informal. One present wrote "despite the small attendance we had a very fine evening." Those present included R. S. Kagan, M. B. Rowley, Ll. L. Rowlands, D. Bryden Brown, J. M. Parsons, A. H. Lewis, M. E. C. D. Johnson, J. L. Cubbin, W. S. Turner, W. F. H. Carlisle, G. D. E. Chaloner, K. A. H. Rogers the local secretary was helped particularly by M. B. Rowley and A. H. Lewis in circularising over 250 people.

The Bi.rmingham Dinner was held n Saturday, January 31st, at the Imperial Hotel. 33 O.E.'s were present and 5 guests. The Headmaster came over from Ellesmere. V. D. Royston proposed the Toast of the "O.E. Club," and the President (K. A. H. Rogers) replied. The "School and Staff" was proposed by G. Parker and the Headmaster replied. W. D. Webb proposed the "Visitors' Toast," Mr. Welch replying.

The following were present:-

R. G. Pattison E. Ledsam

R. G. Pattison J. C. Copeland

H. S. Whittle P. Snape (B'ham, Sec.)

C. A. Sale v. D. Royston

T. W. Cowen P. Wyld

G. Parker J. R. H. Brown

C. J. Phillips H. T. Barron (M'chester

H. V. Griffiths Sec.)

H. J. Hilton A. Cliffe

E. A. Tasker F. A. Farrow

K. J. Shaw S. C. Bradley

C. L. Bennett G. F. Woodward

Next year's Dinner will be held on Saturday, January 30th, 1954.

MANCHESTER: The next Dinner will be held at the Queen's Hotel, Piccadilly, Manchester, on 21st November, 1953. A monthly meeting will be held at Victoria Hotel. Hardman Street. off Deansgate, directly behind the Daily Mail Buildings; on the Fi.rst Tuesday in every month at 7.30 A meal can be obtained, but the gathering will be quite informal.

R. W. Raby (Vice-Pres.) R. Kenyon (L'pool Sec.) T. C. Spratling

C. West

W .D. Webb F. C. Ling T. B. Icke

J. Tunnicliffe

J. D. Carver

K. A. H. Rogers (President>

OLD ELLESMERIAN GOLFING SOCIETY FOURTH ANNUAL MEETING

The Meeting was held on Sunday, 21st June, 1953, at Oswestry, to play for the Cyril H. Scott Challenge Cup. The weather was not so kind as in previous years, and most players completed the course in heavy rain which was far from pleasant, but at least gave a fair excuse for a bad score.

O.E.'s began to meet just before lunch and having "fed," set out once more "after the Cup."

A very fine round by Harold Whittle, 81-10-71, deservedlv won the Cup, and J. D.

Mason joining us for the first time, had a very dangerous score of 97-24-73; better luck next time. The Oldham contingent, whilst on parade in full force, was not so conspicuous as usual, but they were no doubt satisfied with the athletic promotion to footballs 2nd Division. "Illston" and "Elston" tied for third place; if they had both lived at "Bilston" it would have been remarkable.

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The President (R. W. Raby) joined us and presented the Cup and prizes. It was pleasant once again to have a non-playing President honour us with a visit.

Mrs. Nankivell, Mr. Nankivell and Mr. Howard came over from Ellesmere and their presence gave the Meeting that Ellesmere flavour which was so enjoyable to all; but the Secretary promises all visitors next year, including the President, "Chicken a la carte."

The President presented the- Cup and Replica to Harold Whittle; Golf Balls and the Sweeps were also presented.

Whittle in his reply thanked the Secretary for organising the event, and as this was our fourth and largest gathering he was amply rewarded for his effort.

Mr. Nankivell spoke and asked O.E.'s to look in at Ellesmere on the way home.

The 19th was as usual delightful and little groups completed what had been a very enjoyable gathering of Old Boys.

Next year's meeting will be held on "Speech Day" Sunday at Oswestry. The date will be announced later.

Scores were: H. S. Whittle: 81-10-71. J. D. Mason: 97-24-73. M. Illston: 85-10-75. A. R. A. Elston: 93-18-75. K. Meeson: 87-11-76. A. D. Hewitt: 94-18-76. R. D. Willcock: 94-18-76. R. Heady: 91-14-77. J. R. Horn: 95-18-77. S. Cheetham: 84-7-77. Roy Carver: 100-22-78. R. N. Evans: 87-7-80. G. P. Hanson: 88-8-80. C. W. Whitehead: 104-24-80. Roland Carver: 100-19-81. Vernon Smith: 85-3-82. A. D. Brookes: 100-18-82. R. B. Butterworth: 93-11-82. P. Snape: 98-14-84. John Carver: 115-24-91. P. L. Carter: 115-24-91. C. A. Sale: 120-24-96.

D. P. Shelley, A. D. Turner, H. T. Barron also played, but cards have been mislaid (they were not, however, leading scores).

There were 5 visitors.

OLD ELLESMERIAN LODGE, NO. 5'368

The Lodge has recently suffered grievous loss by the deaths of W.Bro. E. T. Stealey, P.PG.Stwd., a Founder and Past Master, and later Honorary Member of the Lodge, and of Bro. Harry Dawson, P.P.G.T.

At the Regular Meeting held on 11th April, 1953, F. A. Farrow was initiated into Freemasonry. At the following Meeting, on June 13th, Bro. J. A. Block was raised to M.M., and Bro. J. E. Mangnall was elected to be Worshipful Master for the ensuing year; he will be installed on Saturday, 12th September, 1953.

The Lodge has had a most successful and happy year under the Mastership of W.Bro. C. E. Tattersall, and it is very confidently anticipated that under the new Master, another is to follow.

The Secretary of the Lodge is R. W. Raby, "Fernlea," Leighton Avenue, Parkgate, Cheshire.

Obituary

We deeply regret having to record the death of Arthur Herbert Norris, C.B.E., M.C. in his 78th year. Norris, a past President of the Club, was a brilliant innovator, a great administrator and a man of much personal charm. We print below by permission of The Editor of The Times and by permission of Sir Sidney Harris, tributes paid to his career. We, at Ellesmere, will remember him for his kindly interest in the school and club in pre-war years.

Dr. Arthur H. Norris, C.B.E., M.C., for many years Chief Inspector of the Children's Branch, Home Office, died, as already briefly reported. at Dawlish, South Devon. on Friday within a fortnight of his seventy-eighth birthday.

Arthur Herbert Norris was the son of the Rev. C. E. Norris and was born on March 4, 1875. He was' educated at Ellesmere, Shropshire. and Manchester University, and continued his medical studies at St. Thomas's Hospital. Having qualified with the Conjoint Diploma in 1906, he took the D.P.H. at Manchester in 1910, and in the course of the next year obtained the special certificate in school hygiene. While at Manchester he held a number of appointments, among them being resident medical officer at the Manchester

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Chest Hospital at Bowden and senior medical officer of the Manchester Children's Dispensary. He was medical officer of the 1st/6th Battalion, The Manchester Regiment from 1909 to 1917 and served with the unit in Gallipoli, Egypt, and France.

After his demobilization he succeeded the late Charles Russell as Chief Inspector of the Children's Branch of the Home Office. In that post his medical knowledge, his care for educational progress, and .his sympathetic understanding of the strains and stresses of youth combined to make him a friend and counsellor-whose advice brought hope and encouragement whenever it was sought. He had a remarkable memory and visitors who were piloted round an -exhibitlon of the work of approved schools noticed how frequently he spoke to boys and girls by name. He was largely responsible for the humanizing of the atmosphere of approved schools, for - the shift in emphasis from hard tasks of no - educational value, such as wood-chopping and heavy laundry work, to vocational training, and his resignation in 1940 was deeply regrettea.

After his retirement he settled at Dawlish and until 1942 served as a major in the Home GUard there. In 1945 he pleaded before the Care of Children Committee for the establishment of a separate Government department devoted solely to the. care of children to replace the various bodies, often with overlapping authority and little co-operation, which shared the responsibility for child welfare. Apart from this incursion into a wider sphere, he spent his retirement ministering to the needs of his immediate neighbours and in 1946 was elected chairman of the Dawlish Urban District Council.

Sir Sidney Harris writes:-

Arthur Norris will be mourned by all those who worked for the welfare of young people in the last generation. He joined the Children's Department of the Home Office as Medical inspector shortly after the 1914-18 war, but his interest in young people went far beyond that of a doctor. He succeeded his friend Charles Russell (with whom he had worked as a club leader in Manchester) as chief inspector of Home Office schools, and was instrumental in raising the education 'and training given in those schools to a high level. To watch him at his work of inspection was in itself a liberal education. His eagle eye missed nothing, and though he chatted cheerfully with the boys or girls as he went round and always met with a welcome smile, the private talk in the head master's or the head mistress's study afterwards was not always so pleasant, though praise or blame was given as they were deserved.

Norris felt a personal responsibility for the well-being of the boys and girls and he burned with indignation at any sign of neglect or improper treatment. After a period of tension between old and new ideas, Norris gained by his enthusiasm and sincerity the acceptance of his methods and the loyal support of the staff, and was thus able to lay the basis of fine team work for the reformation of young delinquents . But his activities were not confined within a narrow department sphere: he played a keen part in all that concerned the welfare of young people both in and out of school. Many parents sought his advice, and his love of children was a magnet which assured for him hosts of young friends who will look back to days spent in his company with a happy smile.

The death of Tom Day was briefly announced in our last issue. He was loved by a large circle of friends, from his school days onwards, and only two years ago he charmed many of a younger generation than his own when. he spoke at our Annual dinner. In business, in many diverse sporting worlds and above all in gardening, he showed a versatility, indeed a brilliance only equalled by supreme modesty.

After leaving school, he worked for a time in his home city of Chester, but left for Bristol in 1907. For many years he was managing director of John Hare and Co. Ltd., and director of Mersey White Lead Co. His excellence at cricket was noted at school and he continued to play until well after normal retiring age. He captained his village team for many years. He gained a County Cap for Hockey and played for many seasons for the West Gloucester Club. He still played a good game of tennis at the age of 70.

He lived at Congresbury for much of his life. Here his garden became renowned.

He frequently lectured on the proper care of fruit trees and was famous for his apples, which gained him awards at the "Bath and West," and in London. His garden was opened regularly to the public under the National Gardens Scheme. He was in demand as a member of "Brains Trusts" at the invitation of the R.H.S., and one of the many local

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offices he prized was that of President of his local horticultural society. His services to his community, in part were expressed by devoted service to the parlsh church, of which he had been Warden for several years, and by membership of many local bodies. He was a keen campanologist. His memory will be held in fond respect for many. years; not the least of his memorials are the many Congresbury gardens which he designed for his neighbours, and those gardens will be a living memory of one who so dearly loved his village, his county and his friends.

To his wife and two daughters we have expressed our deep sorrow in their loss.

We regret to announce the death of T. H. St. Georqe Harpur, who died at the age of 68 in Dublin on 9th June, 1953. He was a pioneer with Mr. Harry Ferguson, in developing the motor business in Ireland. A captain in the R.A.S.C. in the 1914-18 war, he joined the Shell Mex and Co. in 1922 and ten years later he was appointed managing director of Irish Shell Co. Ltd. He held this important post until 1948 and was a director until his death. He was also an Irish pioneer of commercial flying, and he was closely associated with the first Dublin-Berlin flight early in the 'twenties. His hobbies included fishing, shooting and golf. He was for many years an active member of the Dublin Zoological Society. To his wife and daughter we offer our sympathy.

The sudden death of Flight Lieutenant COOl'les Arthur Jeffreys aged 35 of the R.A.F.

Regiment, stationed at Hereford has saddened his many Ellesmere friends. He had been ill for some time before his death. Our deepest sympathy to his wife.

We also have to record the death on 11th January, 1953, of A. M. Newling. who was in Wakeman House in 1936 and left to join the services in 1941. We have sent our sympathy to his wife at 47, Pages Hill, Muswell Hill, London, N. 10, in her tragic bereavement.

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Changes of Addresses FIRTH, R. A. (1924), Edgmoor, GRASSCROFT, Near Oldham. SYKES, H. (1939), 34, The Avenue, SALE, Cheshire.

LEE, R. D. (1936), 70, Bulstrode Avenue, HOUNSLOW, Middlesex. BLEASE, K. A. C. (1936),324, Aigburth Road, LIVERPOOL, 17.

TOPHAM, Major D. B. (1911), 37, Kingsfield Road, Oxhey, Watford, Herts. CLIFFE, A: (1926), The Willows, King's Bromley, BURTON-ON-TRENT. MILLICAN, J. H. (1936), 17, Rutherford Road, Liverpool, 18.

MILLICAN, G. R. (1939), 17 Rutherford Road, Liverpool, 18.

MILLICAN, T. J. (1936), 1, Greenwood Road, Liverpool, 18.

ROULSTON, P. S. (1936), 88, Liverpool Road South, Maghull, Lanes. RICKARDSON, G. K. (1928), 16, Cliffe Road, Appleton, Near Warrington. MANNERS, A. F. (939), 119 West 69th Street, NEW YORK, 23, U.S.A. MANNERS, B. A. (1939), 8, London Street, Claremont, Perth, W. Australia. MALONE, G. D. (1938), Crosby Edge, Moor Lane, Thornton, Liverpool, 23. HARTLEY, H. (932), "The Bells," Lower Peover, Knutsford, Cheshire. LOVE, R. M. (1940), 15, Chattan Place, Aberdeen.

BLACKBURN, W. (1945), 61, George Avenue, Birkby, Huddersfield.

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SAUNDERS, R. J. W. (1940), 16, Dumfries Place, Cardiff.

FARROW, F. A. (1944), llA Park Hill, Moseley, BIRMINGHAM, 13.

CARLISLE, W. F. H. (1935), 23, 'I'horpewood Avenue, Sydenham, London, S.E.26. LOXHAM, J. H. R. (1891), 42, Kew Bridge Court, Chiswick, LONDON, W.4. SWINDELLS, H. G. (1915), Croes Howell, Rossett, Near Wrexham.

DOWNS, H. J. (1945), Rodgeley Lodge, Chebsev, Stafford (correction). McCUBBIN, J. T. (1906), Chesters, 42, Reigate Road, Ewell, Surrey.

CARTER, J. G. (1907), Chislehurst, Port Hill, Shrewsbury.

PARSONS, J. M. (1934), Bedford Arms Hotel, Woburn, Beds.

GL YN JONES, J. (1939), Hafod, 24, Meadow Drive, Portmadoc.

PHILLIPS, A. J. W. (1926), 4, Canonbury, Shrewsbury.

WOOD, F. (1923), Pasaje Palmira 110" San Isidro, Lima, Peru. SUTHERNS, F. H. (1937), 22a, Walton Way, Walton, Stone, Staffs.

HEATH, H. G. (1900), "Highclere," 45, Belle Vue Road, Exmouth, S. Devon. JOHNSTON, M. E. C. D. (1937), 47, Grove Road, Eastbourne, Sussex.

GOODWIN, Capt. W. A. G. G. (1936), 43, Quarrendon Street, Fulham, London, S.W.6. RICE, B. A. (1917), "Sherbrooke," 85, Bath Road, Cheltenham, Glos.

HOLLAND, G. R. (1945), Tudor Cottage, Leftwich Green, NORTHWICH, Ches. STEPHENSON, D. M. (1941), Fairways, Saltgate, Bamford, Near Sheffield. WALLACE, M. A. (1945), Guillett Close, Gullet Lane, Kirby, Muxloe, Leics. PRITCHARD, D. (1939), Clearwell Vicara~, Near COLEFORD, Gloucester, ARDEN, E. M. (1940), The Dinney, Minsterworth, Gloucester.

BATEMAN, H. W. (1895), Haslemere, 49. Woodlea Road, WEST WORTHING, Sussex. McVICAR, S. J. (1922), 10, Woodthorpe Lane, Sandal, WAKEFIELD.

EDWARDS, J. P., C.B.E. (1913), 65, Cottesmore Court, Stanford Road, Kensington,

LONDON, W.8.

COATES, R. H. (1933), Hamilton, 46, All Saints Road, CHELTENHAM, Glos. SPRATLING, T. E. (1941),58, Colmore Road, King's Heath, BIRMINGHAM. MOORE, D. K. (1926), Welwyndale Road, Erdington, BIRMINGHAM. BEVAN, J. A. (1923), Plas Penybryn, Erbistock, Near WREXHAM, Denbs. E. C. LINDOP (1888), 30, Earlham Court, Norwich.

New Members

LITTLE, M. V. (1920), 29, Woodhall Gate, PINNER, Middlesex. JONES. G. W. (1946), Trwstllewelyn, Berriew. Montgomery. RICHARDSON. I. M. (1949). Sandford Hotel. Church Stretton, Salop. LATHAM, D. T. (1944),38. Nantwich Road, Crewe. Cheshire.

BAKER, W. W. (1945), Belmont. Wybunbury, Near NANTWICH, Ches. PENNINGTON. T. O. (1946), Miningsby Grange, Revesby, Near BOSTON, Lincs. GRANT, J. G. (1948), St. Stephen's Vicarage, Prenton, Birkenhead.

JONES. R. E. (1948), Little Brampton, Clunbury, CRAVEN ARMS, Salop. SLINGER. R. W. (1936), 74, Liverpool RC'ad South, Maghull, Lanes.

FOSTER. W. (1897). Langley House, Cowleigh Road, MALVERN (Annual), SHORROCK. P. G. (1947). 330. Oldham Road. ROCHDALE, Lanes,

BYRD, J. (1947), 34. Roland Gardens. LONDON, S.W.7.

SHARPE. W. B. (1949), 185. Mount Pleasant Road. W ALLASEY, Cheshire. ASHBROOK, J. R. (1947), 95. Hilton Lane. PRESTWICH. Near Manchester. ROTHWELL. E. (1948). Fir Tree Farm, Auahton, Near ORMSKIRK, Lancs. MYCOCK, B. H. (1947), "Thorncliffe," Hartington Road. BUXTON, Derbyshire. HARTLEY, M. L. (1948),40, Queen's Road, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, Lancs. DUCKITT, C. T. (1947), 213, Tamworth Road, SUTTON COLDFIELD, Warwicks. tMATHIAS, T. K. (1915). 12. Caewal Road, Llandaff, CARDIFF.

TAYLOR, B. W. (1944), Ridgecroft, Carrwood Road, Bramhall, Cheshire. TRUSTED, Sir H. (1900),31, Sloane Court West, London, S.W.3.

Addresses Unknown

c. w. Moncrieff (1944), D. D. Parnell (1914), P. J. Reed (1943), M. A. Wallace (1945\ G. W.

Towers (1938). K. S. Towers (1938), R. J. H. Whalley (1947), P. A. Gillespie (1938), J. E. Pollitt (1937), E. W. Ross (1925).

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INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH, 1953.

Comparative Figures 1952.

EXPENDITURE

£ 99 7 18

£ s d

£ s d

Cost of Magazine: -uEliesmerlans" (2 Issues):Printing

Envelopes

124 Postages

76 0 6 700 17 18 7

100 19 1 4 19 0

10 11 4~ 220 150 1 10 0 5 5 O·

25 0 0 24'4 6

41 Printing and Stationery-General 1 Postages-General

2 Donation for School Prizes 3 Wreath

1 Bank Charges 5 Audit Fee

25 Gratuity to Joint Honorary Secretary (W. ·L. Sumsion) 92 Income Tax~1952/53

20 Club's Donation to Sergt.-Major Cross' Presentation.

314 TOTAL EXPENDITURE

178 BALANCE BEING EXCESS OF INCOME OVER EXPENDITURE FOR 'THE' YEAR

175 15 11~ 3 1 5f £178- 17 5

£136

LIFE '-MEMBERS' 61 Income and Expenditure 'Account-1/50th 'of Balance 'of Fund 68 9 2

3017 BALANCE AS PER' BALANCE SHEET .. 3354 9 10"

£3078

£3422 19 0

BALANCE SHEET AS

LIABILITIES SUNDRY CREDITOR:-

Amount due for Printing of the 2nd Issue of "Ellesmerians" 34 1 6 LIFE MEMBERS' FUND RESERVE ACCOUNT:-

3017 Balance as per Fund Account .. .. 3354 9 10

LESS Revenue Deficiency Account as at 1.4.52 361 14 Ii LESS Excess of Income over

362 2655 Expenditure this period .. 3 1 5i 358 12 8 2995 17 2

AUDITOR'S CERTIFICATE:-

I have examined the books and records of the OLD ELLESMERIAN CLUb; I have received all the explanations and information that I have required. In my opinion the above Balance Sheet and Income and Expenditure Account 'is correct and shows a true position of the Club's Financial Affairs.

11th May, 1953.

BERNARD HALLETT,

£26515

Incorporated-Accountant.

£3029 18 B

BERNARD HALLETT, F.S.A.A. Incorporated Accountant.

14, Willow Street, Ellesmere. 11th May, 1953.

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Comparative Figures 1952 £

ELLESMERE & WREXHAlVI INCOME

£ s d

£ s d

Subscriptions: -
6 Annual Members 7 0 6
61 67 Life Members (1/ 50th of Fund) 68 9 2
75 9 8
Donation (N. A. Wiggins) 20 0 0
14 Balance on Annual Dinner Account 4 7 7
9 Balance on Match Dinner (O.E. Rugger) 3 10 0
Advertising Income 1 1 0
Interest on Investments:-
21 3% Defence Bonds 21 0 0
13 National Savings Certificates 12 15 10
Hudderfield Building Society 10 4 2
30 64 War Stock Interest 30 9 2
74 9 2 TOTAL· INCOME

178 17 5 £178 17 5

£136

FUND ACCOUNT

2793 Balance brought forward from last year 285 Life Subscriptions

ASSETS

3016 12 0
406 7 0
3422 19 0
1 0 0
232 12 4
per
500 0 0
200 0 0
10 4 2
710 4 2 £3078

AT 31st MARCH, 1953.

1 Cash in Hand 81 Cash at Bank

500 Shares in Huddersfield Building Society as

last Balance Sheet

ADD Shares purchased this period Accrued Interest

700 3% Defence Bonds (3rd Issue)

700 as per last Balance Sheet 700 0 0

850 £800 9s. 6d.-3i% War Stock .. . . 850 0 0

227 100 National Savings Certs. (2nd Issue) as pel' last

Balance Sheet .. 226 13 4

ADD interest accrued this period 5 0 0

231 13 4

296 2573 187 Nat. Savings Certs. (3rd Issue) as per last

Balance Sheet 296 13 0

ADD Interest accrued this period 7 15 10 304 8 10

2796 6 4 £3029 18 8

£2655

Gentlemen,

The Accounts before us are the ones for the year to 31st March, 1953. The display thereof is on similar lines to recent Sets. The Statement of Accounts is in the form of an Income and Expenditure Account; it is in two Sections, General Section and the Life Members' Fund Account.

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INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT-GENERAL

INCOME

The General Account throws up a small balance of Income of just over £3. This is out of a total Income for the year of £178, which Income is made up of 1/ 50th Life Fund, Annual Members' Subscriptions, Donations, the Profit from the Annual Dinner, and the Various Interests.

EXPENDITURE

The Expenditure totalled £175, concerning chiefly the cost of the Magazine; apart therefrom the other items are of a general nature, including the Gratuity to the Honorary Secretary, and also the Income Tax. As I say, the balance remaining is £3 on the right side, which compares very favourably with the P. dverse Ba!ance last year of £178.

LIFE MEMBERS' FUND ACCOUNT

To the credit of the Fund this year comes £406 Subscriptions; £68 of the Fund is transferred to the General Income and Expenditure Account. The Balance remaining on the Fund is £3,354. It will be appreciated from studying the Balance Sheet that this Balance actually has to be depleted by the Accumulated Deficiency on the General Revenue Account.

BALANCE SHEET

The Balance Sheet brings out Assets of £3,029, consisting of the Bank Balance and Investments.

Of this sum there was £34 due to be paid away to Sundry Creditors, leaving the value of the Life Members' Fund Account netted at £2,995, which balance is linked with the balance shown in the Life Members' Fund Account above, as I have just mentioned, by deducting therefrom the Defiiciency on the General Revenue Account.

Yours faithfully, (Signed) BERNARD HALLETT.

CONTENTS

Page

School Officers 1

Editorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

School Notes , , . .. . . . . .. . . . . .. . .. . . 2

House Notes , . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . 5

Junior House Notes '" 13

Valediction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

News of the Eastern Division. 15

Chapel Notes .. . . . .. . . .. . . 16

Chapel Music and Choir Notes .. 16

School Music 18

House Music Competition 19

Speech Day 20

Prize List 22

The Speech Day Concert 22

The Seven Club 23

Ellesmerian Society Notes 23

The Thespians 26

The Aeromodelling Club Notes 27

Photographic Society 27

The Junior Scientific Society 27

Meteorological Society 28

Field Club Notes 28

The Chess Club 29

Madrigal Club Notes 29

The Oryctolagian Club 29

House Plays. 1953 30

C.C.F. Notes '" . 32

c.c.P. Camp Notes " " . 33

Senior Scout Notes 34

Junior Scout Notes 35

The Steeplechase , . .. . . 35

Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Stratford. 1953 38

Blood on the Fells 40

Hockey. 1953 42

Cricket. 1953 44

Swimming Notes 48

O.E. Chronicle 52