The Vigornian December 1963

THE VIGORNIAN

December,

SCHOOL WEAR-::

BOYS.··

WE OFFICIAL OVTFITTERS TO MANY UNIVERSITIES, COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT THE· COUNTRY AND WE ME PARTICULAR-· LY PLEASED TO INCLUDE AMONG THEM KING'S SCHOOL, WORCESTER

Durham University Shenstone Training College City· of Leeds Training College Carnegie College of Physical .. .; Bdueation, etc..

If you aim to start out on a career (not just to take a job); if you like meeting people (all sorts of people); if you are intereSted in what goes on around you (and in the larger world outside) then there is much that will satisfy you in our service.

For we provide an amazing variety of banking facilities through an organization of over 2,400 branches-large and small-in the cities, towns and villages of England and Wales and the Channel Islands. We have, too, offices at the leading airports, at the Ocean Terminal, Southampton, and in several of the Cunard liners. The Midland is everywhere - in everything. You will find no lack of variety if you join us.

SALARIES ARE GOOD

The basic salary scale compares favourably with any in similar fields. Examples are:Ap U U nun Province.

Central London

£320 390 460 .8. 965

£420 490 660 685 1,061

But do remember that these are only the basic figures. Every young man of promise is given practical help and encouragement and those, for example, who move into a Special Grade will receive at least £160 above the figure quoted.

PROSPECTS ARE EXCELLENT

Promotion is based solely on merit (and, moreover, on merit regularly, impartially, and widely assessed). Training is provided at every stage to prepare all who respond to it for early responsibility and the Bank's special scheme for Study Leave will be available to assist you in your studies for the Institute of Bankers Examinations. A very high proportion indeed of present-day entrants will achieve managerial rank, many of them in their 30's. For them, the minimum salary will be £1,795 a year with the certainty of rising to higher-often very much higher- figures.

The highest positions in the bank are open to all and at the top are rewards that would satisfy even the most ambitious.

PENSIONS ARE FREE

A non-contributory Pension Scheme brings a pension equal to two-thirds of final salary after full service.

YOU SHOULD HAVE a good school record (G.C.E. passes at 'A' level are an advantage and earn exemptions in certain subjects of the Institute of Bankers Examinations); sound health, absolute integrity and the will to succeed.

WE SHALL HAVE pleasure in arranging for you to have an interview with a District Staff Superintendent at one of a number of convenient centres in London and the Provinces, but please write first to:­

THE STAFF MANAGER

MIDLAND BANK

THE VIGORNIAN

VOL. I CHRISTMAS, 1963 No. 3

KINGS SCHOOL, WORCESTER

2ND VIII AT CHELTENHAM COLLEGE PRIVATE REGATTA, TEWKESBURY

THE STAFF, 1962-63

Headmaster: D. M. ANNETT

Second Master: H. FERRAR

A. D. FRANKLIN K. P. BARNETT REv B. J. DICKSON

N. E. DILKS D. VAWDREY J. R. TURNER

H. A. NATAN

F. S. SUTCLIFFE J. M. BYRNE

S. R. SHEPPARD A. H. ALDRIDGE M. J. POINTS

D. B. J. McTURK M. SHAYER H. G. SEARLE

L. M. BAILEY J. R. BARRETT J. E. SHEPHERD

J. M. CASH

F. R. LOGAN

R. D. KNIGHT

P. G. L. CURLE

R. H. WEST

T. L. VIVIAN P. SIMPSON

D. ANDERTON M.G. EAST

A. L. STACEY

D. R. LEONARD

H. NEILL

C. J. ROBINSON

T. D. R. HICKSON

A. R. SELBY

R. J. HAzELDINE

Junior School

W. THOMAS

P. J. WARD MRS W. THOMAS

D. E. N. B. JONES MISS E. E. TAYLOR

SCHOOL MONITORS, 1962-63

Heads of the School : M. FERRAR

C. B. HANCOCK

Second Monitor: P. M. R. MILLARD

P. R. AsSHETON

D M. AsTILL

C. R. BARON

I. C. BARTLETT

J. F. BRAMICH

D. GATEHOUSE

J. S. W. GmSON

G. H. Harper

J. S. W. GmSON

P. GROUT

C. N. IRVINE

N. J. MORRISON

J. M. A. PICKUP

P. B. PREECE

P. D. RYAN

C. H. SARLAND

D. J. SHRIMPTON

C. J. V. WIDDOWFIELD

N. J. WRIGHT

HONORES SCHOLAE

Meeke Scholarship in History, Hertford College, Oxford.

Open Exhibition in Na":ural Sciences, Magdalene College, Cambridge

SCHOOL

MONITORS, 19 62 - 6 3

Heads of the School : M. FERRAR

C. B. HANCOCK

Second Monitor: P. M. R. MILLARD

P. R. AsSHETON

D.M. AsTILL

. C. R. BARON

1. C. BARTLETT

J. F. BRAMICH

D. GATEHOUSE

J. S. W. GmSON

G. H. Harper

J. S. W. GmSON

P. GROUT

C. N. IRVINE

N. J. MORRISON

J. M. A. PICKUP

P. B. PREECE

P. D. RYAN

C. H. SARLAND

D. J. SHRIMPTON

C. J. V. WIDDOWFIELD

N. J. WRIGHT

HONORES SCHOLAE

Meeke Scholarship in History, Hertford College, Oxford.

Open Exhibition in Na'l:ural Sciences, Magdalene College, Cambridge

SCHOOL NOTES

WE CONGRATULATE the winners of University Awards whose names appear on the previous page, also R. S. Mendelsohn and A.P.H.Andrews on winning a Royal Naval and Royal Marines Scholarship respectively. The list of awards is inevitably shorter than in previous years owing to the abolition of State Scholarships. It is however gratifying to record that of the boys who left during the school year 1962-63 thirty-five obtained places at Universities. (eleven at Oxford·· or Cambridge), while a further ten are reading for External Degrees or Diplomas of Technology. The Headmaster will be pleased to send a list of names of O.Vs. at each university to any O.V.· who may be interested .

Mr J. M. Byrne andDr P. Simpson left in JulY,.l963, the former to teach English in Greece, and the hitter to take up a Research Fellowship at the University of Sussex. We welcome the following who have joined the staff iti September, 1963 :.- Mr M. S. Fagg, Rev L.D. Milliner, Mr L. Cubberley, and Mr J. L. K. Brig.ges. Mr C. J. Robinson having succeeded Mr Douglas Guest as Cathedral Organist, Mr H. W.Bramma has been appointed Sub-Organist of the Cathedral and Assistant Director of Music in t:heKing's School.

We offer our congratulations to the following members of the staff on their marriages :-

Mr F. R. Logan to Miss B. E. Tomkinson on April 17th.

Mr T. D. R. Hickson to Miss G. A. Mitchell on April 23rd.

Mr A. R. Selby to Miss E. A. E. Davies on September 2nd. and also to Mr and Mrs Vivian on the birth of a son.

We record with regret the deaths. of two former Heacimasters, the Rev C. Creighton' and Mr L. A. Wilding, and of a former Housemaster of Castle House, Mr A. J. Bentley; we offer our sympathy to Mrs Wilding and Mrs Bentley, and to Mr Creighton's relatives.

Speech Day took place on Friday, 31st May, 1963. The Guest of Honour was Mr J. S. Fulton, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sussex; the pFeacher at the Cathedral Service was the Bishop of Stafford.

The severe weather of the Spring Term ruled out most forms of sport, but thanks to the untiring efforts of the Bursar and his staff the daily life of the School was not seriously affected. Burst and frozen pipes were dealt with promptly, and our new oil-fired boilers proved their worth. The chief casualty was the Fives Courts, two of which lost a large part of their plaster owing to the frost. The cost of restoring them would be so high that for the moment their fate is undecided. One court is fortunately still fit for use.

.l\1rW.Laneretired, at the end of October 1963, after fifteen years as Head Groundsman. Only those who ktlew the School }1ield before his arrival can fully realise what his skilled and loyal service has meant to the School. He will be remembered with -respect and affection by many generations of boys, and we wish him health and happiness in his retirement. Brian Brain (O.V.), who had been appointed to succeed Mr Lane, has accepted an engagement with the County Cricket Club as from April, 1964; we are sorry to lose him, but wish him every success. n.M.A.

REV C. CREIGHTON

Headmaster 1919-1936 Died 21St April, 1963

THE MEMORY OF CUTHBERT CREIGHTON is surely treasured in the hearts of those who knew him. To think of him is to recall many fruitful and happy years in which he and the School were identified in the ups and downs of academic and material fortune. The visible memorials of his energy and foresight are seen in the classrooms and reading room of (1925), and especially in his gift of the school garden, which is dedicated to the memory of his wife, whose loss he bore with 'such outward dignity as won him lasting' respect. What is unseen and less widely known is the generosity.with which he drew upon his private resources in helping members of the School and the School as a whole.

But it was the personality behind the patronage that gave quality to all that he said and did, and assured him of goodwill both within and without the SchooL Much will be remembered by those who experienced his teaching, listened to his sermons, shared in his arguments or encountered his wrath. All would, I think, agree that his readiness to see and to encourage the best that was in them is the trait by which they would most wish him remembered. Above all things he desired to foster a spirit of mutual trust and co-operation, and the measure of his success in inspiring this is the measure of his stature as Headmaster.

A.n.F.

L. A. WILDING

,Headmaster 1936-1939 Died 27th . August, 1963

ALLEN WILDING succeeded Rev C. Creighton as headmaster at a moment when thetnatter of maintaining the numbers and finances of the School was becoming for a variety of reasons more difficult. His administrative ability, which, added to his schol;rrship and energy as a teacher, might have brought him success in due course, was hampered by some degree of ill-health and frustrated by the threat of war, which forced him to accept the policy of removal to Criccieth,·with the consequent loss of half the School's numbers. These circumstances brought 9,

about his resignation and passing to a more fruitful career at Oxford, j with the opportunity of producing successful textbooks in his favourite subjects.

He will be remembered by many for his strenuous efforts to keep things going, his many acts of individual kindness, and the cheerfulness of his domestic regime. A.D.F.

A. J. BENTLEY

MANY OLD VIGORNIANS will be very sorry to hear of the death of Arthur J. Bentley on August 24th, after several months of ill-health. He fought in the First World War as a Captain in the K.O.S.B. and was awarded the Military Cross with Bar for bravery; he continued his military activities by commanding the School Corps for many years. Mr and Mrs Bentley took over Castle House in May, 1933, and many regretted their retirement in May 1951.

"A.J." as he was known to the Staff, was a very popular figure, his opinion on matters of importance being valued and appreciated by his colleagues. Many generations of boys will remember him for his energetic and effective teaching, his excellent discipline, and his coaching on the Rugger field and the river-for he was a great sportsman and athlete.

The following lines are quoted from tributes to his memory by two Old Vigornians of his time: "O.Vs. will always remember him with admiration for his work and personality, and with gratitude for the interest he took in us." "Here was a Man indeed-cc Boge," as he was known to us of Castle House. How few of us have some of that dogged Churchillian character to pass on to future generations !"

S.D.S.

THE DEVELOPMENT CAMPAIGN

BY THE END of October 1963, the gross total of donations, subscriptions and covenants was over £57,500. A Ladies' Committee consisting of parents, wives of O.Vs., and other friends of the School has been formed under the energetic leadership of the Campaign Secretary, Mrs Kinnersley. They-have organised a large number of social func­ tions which besides spreading interest in the Campaign have raised nearly £1,000.

The Swimming Pool was in use throughout the summer. A screen wall has been erected on the west side, with a bench, clothes hooks, and a small roof. This has been extended in a curve round the north end of the pool, and a similar curved wall will enclose the south end. Work is now in progress on a double flight of steps giving a new entrance to the pool and to St Alban's from Severn Street. Although con­ struction of the new gymnasium has had to be postponed until more money is in hand, the wing containing the changing-rooms, filtration

plant, etc., will be built before next summer

The Severn Street block is nearing completion, and we hope to take possession of it in January, 1964. The building will be officially opened by Sir Edward Boyle on Saturday, June 13th.

The School has now obtained possession of the block of three cottages in Severn Street immediately east of the new building. Plans have been prepared for converting these to a Music School, and work on·this should start shortly.

For various reasons it is not possible to proceed at present with the plans for a new building in Castle Place to contain the Tuck Shop, School Shop, Caretaker's Flat, and offices. Nos 2 and 3 Castle Place will have to be demolished as they are unsafe, but No. 4 will be retained for the time being. Temporary provision for the Tuck Shop has been made by enclosing part of the " undercroft" of the Winslow Block. The old gymnasium has been given a new lease of life by providing it with new timber walls and much improved lighting. The Carpenter's Shop has been re-erected behind the Gymnasium.

From the above account it will be seen that while much has been achieved during the past year, much remains to be done, and much money has still to be raised. Any readers of the. " Vigornian " who have not yet helped and would like to do so are invited to get in touch with either the Headmaster or the Campaign Secretary at 4 Castle Place, Worcester. D.M.A.

YOUTH TRIP TO THE U.S.S.R.

I WAS EXTREMELY FORTUNATE in being chosen to represent the youth of Worcestershire on a trip to the Soviet Union last summer holidays

I have attempted here to give merely a brief, factual account of our adventure. My personal experiences, criticisms and opinions have been printed elsewhere.

With three others from Worcestershire, I made up a party of twentyfour young people from all over the British Isles in a cultural youth exchange with the Soviet Union.

We left Victoria at 10.00 a.m. on July 22nd, and travelled by train and boat to Ostend. From there we travelled across Europe by train, through Belgium, Germany, East German Democratic Republic, Poland and the Ukraine, to Moscow. This journey took three days and nights and- my main recollections were of very hot sleeping berths (90°F), the Berlin wall, and the lush countryside of Poland.

Our stay in Moscow was very brief, and we departed that same night for Leningrad.

We stayed in Leningrad for four days with excellent hotel accommodation and fine food.

Leninism was thrust upon us during our stay in Leningrad but surprisingly it was never mentioned after the first few days of the trip. We visited such places as Smolny Palace (Lenin's residence after the October Revolution), a coffee bar, a Pioneer Palace which is a type of

glorified youth club catering for 220 types of hobbies, and the Peter and Paul Fortress which used to house the political prisoners and which has a magnificent cathedral containing the tombs of all the Russian Tzars.

We also visited Peterov which is some 40 miles away from Leningrad. Peterov was the palace of Peter the Great and is famous for its fountain gardens, especially "the trick fountains which spray the unsuspecting onlookers.

In the evening we went to the Navy Day celebration which consisted of a twenty-one gun salute accompanied by fireworks.

We left Leningrad on the 30th July to travel to Kiev which was a 24 hour non-stop train journey.

Kiev is a brand new city which has been almost entirely rebuilt since the war due to extensive damage from bombing. It isveryspacious, with large green parks and avenues.

We visited a large hospital and went around the maternity and surgical units. Kiev has a wonderful beach to the river Dnieper, and we took advantage of this on the second morning. In theaftemoon we visited a building site. A block of flats containing ninety-six families takes thirty days to build, and although they would never pass any British building standards, it is a remarkable building rate. In the evening we attended a Peace and Friendship meeting which was in the form of a dance. It was a wonderful meeting with Italians, Poles, Czechs, and Russians taking part and singing National songs.

After visiting an Exhibition of Advanced Methods in the Ukranian S.S.R. (remember we were then in the Ukraine, not Russia) we did a little shopping and left Kiev for Moscow that evening.

We arrived in Moscow early on August 3rd, and went on a conducted

tour of the city which once again is spacious and We spent the

afternoon watching a soccer match in the Lenin Stadium which holds

over 103,000 people-all seated! We travelled back to the hotel on the " metro" which is a very beautiful classically styled underground system.

Six of us went to a church service at the British Embassy the next day and were fortunate enough to meet Lord Home. as he then was. He discussed the signing of the" test-ban treaty" with us, which was to be performed the following day.

The afternoon was spent at the Exhibition of Economic Achievment, where in four hours I visited six pavilions out of three hundred and thirty.

We visited Moscow State University on the.Monday and met some of the students. The University has 31 storeys, 34,000 students, 14 faculties, and even more remarkable, had, in an internatiOlial room which is reserved for foreign souvenirs, etc., a picture of the Olde Talbot Inn, Friar Street, Worcester on a wall.

Mter the university we went to Moscow Swimming Pool which is circular and has an international diving pit and ten lane bath, with about ten times the area of these two for ordinary swimmers.

The following day we visited the Kremlin and Red Square. We saw Lenin in the mausoleum and shopped in G.U.M., the largest departmental store in the Soviet Union.

In the evening we went to another Peace and Friendship meeting which was mainly attended by Russians, Czechs, Germans, and Italians. Four of us visited the law courts and had the judicial system explained to us, whilst the remainder of the party visited a heavy industry factory. We returned to the law courts the following day and a woman who was charged with embezzling £200 received two years in a labour camp as a punishment.

That evening we went to the Bri':ish Embassy for an informal party, and caught the train to Leningrad that evening.

The last day on Soviet soil was spent shopping in Leningrad.

We sailed at I I. I 5 p.m. on the Michail Kalinin. The trip back which took five days was generally tedious because there was very little to do, although the few hours we spent at Helsinki, Stockholm and Copenhagen made the journey a great deal more interesting. We docked at Tilbury at 2.30 p.m. on August 14th, and I arrived home that evening. This was the end of an unforgettable experience in a land where only a few are fortunate enough to be able to visit.

For me the Soviet Union will hold an evergreen interest.

DAVID

BRODIE, NOV. '63

FIFTH LONDON INTERNATIONAL YOUTH SCIENCE FORTNIGHT, 1963

BASED IN HALLS OF RESIDENCE of the University of London, this course was organized by Worldfriends, in conjunction with the British Association for the Advancement of Science. The first thing that struck me after having been in my hostel for a few hours on the first day was the remarkably friendly atmosphere existing between black and white alike, between people from all four corners of the earth. This I felt was one of the greatest achievements of the course, to keep young people living together quite happily in a mixed community while adults are at each other the whole day long.

The first organized function was that night, when a dance was held in the Baronial Hall in Mincing Lane, a very plush affair, at which everybody met everybody else. On other nights when other functions were not organized we were free to do as we pleased until a very reasonable hour.

The opening ceremony was held in the buildings of the Institute of Electrical Engineers, and the 250 participants were addressed by H.R.H. Prince Philip, who gave an excellent speech on " The Social Implications of Science."

Now to move on to the first scientific visit, which was to the National Chemical Laboratory at Teddington. This was in a party of about 25, and was most interesting. We were shown round in smaller 13

parties of seven or so and everything we saw· was explained in detail and any forthcoming questions willingly answered. A first class luncheon was provided here and on the other three visits mentioned below.

On the days of these visits small parties went to anyone of ten or eleven different factories, at numerous places in the South. The factory that one went to was chosen so that it was of primary insterest to one branch of science which had to be named before going to London.

The next day was very interesting. Small discussion groups were held (in my case in the chemistry department) at University College, under the leadership of divers eminent scientists. This time the discussion I was involved in developed eventually into a heated argument about the moral obligations of a scientist who discovers a mechanism which he knows to be both useful and destructive to mankind.

This was followed by a first class lecture by Sir RaYmond Priestley on " Antarctic Exploration Today and Yesterday," which was illustrated by slides taken on his own ventures into the South Pole.

The next visit was to the Physical Chemical Laboratory, Oxford University. Here we saw some of the research being done into the theory of indicators and similar aspects of physical chemistry.

This brings us up to the week-end, when we were all given tickets for the matinee of" My Fair Lady" at Drury Lane. I think the foreigners enjoyed this most of all, although it was enjoyed by everyone and was a first class production.

During the week-end entertainment was found on Sunday morning by going to watch the speakers on Hyde Park corner.

The third visit was to the Esso refinery at Fawley. This being such a huge place (26,000 miles of pipeline) we went round in a bus and were told about the plants as we went past them. Although it was a long bus-ride, it was certainly well worth it.

There were discussion groups again the next day based on similar lines to the previous ones, followed in the afternoon by a reception in the House of Commons, with tea, given by Dame Irene Ward. This was an opportunity not to be missed. It was rather amusing to see the expressions on the faces of the dozens of queueing people as we were ushered straight in past them. Mter the tea Dame Irene gave a short speech, mainly for the benefit of the foreigners, describing the constitution of Parliament and some of the rules concerning seats, etc.

My final visit was to Burroughs Wellcome chemical works at Dartford. This was, I think, most interesting of the visits. We were shown the whole process of manufacturing Insulin, from the raw piece of meat to the colourless liquid in the glass phial. Apart from the disgusting odour at the beginning of the process it was amazing to see what happened to the juices from the meat.

Apart from the final dance, the last organized thing was the closing ceremony, once again in the Institute of Electrical Engineers when we we were addressed by Miss Diana Reader- Harris on the theme " One World."

The dance was a great success and a fitting close to a most interesting and educating two weeks. Throughout the course there was no

element of compulsion, and although there" was much useful knowledge gained in such a short time, there was also plenty of time for one's own social activities.

I have already said that the atmosphere of friendship was wonderful, and this lasted throughout. Living in the way we did gave us an insight into university life as it really is today.

There is very little more to say, except I might mention that my choice of career has altered drastically as a result of the course, probably for the better. I can thoroughly that anyone who is able should attend the fortnight if possible, next year.

M. B. P ANTRIDGB

ROYAL NAVAL SECTION

IN THE FOUR AND A HALF YEARS' existence of the R.N. Section, the first half of 1963 was a pretty bleak: chapter in its history. Some weary "gentlemen had somehow collected at the top, who were too tired to show any initiative or leadership, too lazy to pass the required examinations and too uninterested to find out what the Navy is like; gether with weather conditions during the Spring term that discouraged outdoor activity, this state of affairs has resulted in a record that is poor indeed. But mercifully the length of the July leavers' list, together with the counter attractions of Civil Defence and Public Works, has had its scouring effect, so that what is left this term is a Section which is thin on top, but with a far healthier spirit.

The abolition of the Basic Section is going to pose some problems in the near future, but looking further ahead the effect will be beneficial. In the past those cadets opting for the R.N. Section had to look forward to three tests, compared to one in the Army Section and two in the R.A.F. My difficulty, when I managed to obtain a Petty Officer, was to keep him long enough to benefit the Section. The incorporation of . the Basic Test with that for A/B will go far to solving this problem.

The Section spent a worthwhile week-end at. Cardiff last Autumn, where some practical seamanship' was learned at H.M.S.Cambria ; and four cadets went to sea in H.M.C.M.S. St. David on Easter and Whits un cruises this year. All arrangements for a July weekend at sea in a harbour launch had to be cancelled, however, because the boat's propeller fell off, but the trip was made this term with complete sucesss in good weather conditions, when: some valuable lessons in seamanship and pilotage were learned.

Field Day in June was spent at Croft Castle where a challenge was made to A2 Platoon in an exercise of escape and evasion. The Navy claimed a win, but I feel that the method of scoring was not as sound as it should have been.

Only five cadets went on Annual Training in August. They spent a week of arduous training overland and sailing whalers at Loch Ewe, N. Scotland. It turned out to be a most worthwhile week in glorious .surroundings, but the weather lived up to Scotland's reputation at its worst. T.L.V.

ARMY SECTION

AT THE BEGINNING of this term, a new policy was launched which has altered the outlook of the Corps. This policy has cancelled the Basic Examination and has included some of the training in the army proficiency examination. More time is spent on the practical side of the course, and there is less drill and fewer uniform parades. All this has been carried out with the exception of drill, which is in the process of transformation to the modern sequence.

Last Easter, a party of cadets under Colonel Sheppard and Captain Thomas went to Detmold in North West Germany. There is an account of this visit elsewhere in the magazine.

The Annual Inspection, last July, was taken by Major General J. E. F. Willoughby, C.B.E., who congratulated us on our usual standard of efficiency. Our efforts were rewarded with a free-half.

Camp was held at Stoneycastle, Pirbright, where our hosts were the East Anglian Regiment. The R.S.M. wrote to Sergeant-Major Barren afterwards congratulating him on producing the best contingent on the Sunday march-past. This was a very commendable effort considering that the majority of the party were new recruits.

During the past year, the long despised apathy towards the Corps as a whole, has disappeared now that the new system of recruiting has been introduced.

C.E.B.

B.A.O.R., EASTER 1963

DURING THE EASTER HOLIDAYS a party of 16 cadets and two officers had a most successful and enjoyable visit to B.A.O.R., where' C ' Squadron of the Queen's Own Hussars acted as hosts. The Regiment is stationed in Westphalice on the outskirts of the picturesque town of Detmold. The Cavalry heritage of the Regiment, which forms part of 20th Armoured Brigade, is maintained and cherished by officers and men alike, and epitomized in the magnificent form of ' Crusader,' a white stallion presented to the Regiment by H.R.H. Princess Margaret. They are also keen Polo players.

Two officers, Captain Beckford and Lieutenant Clarke, planned and conducted an extensive and comprehensive programme. On the first day we toured the camp, visited the Tank Park and the Museum and were given a sample of the generosity of the Sergeants' Mess. On the following morning we visited Hermann's Monument. Hermann by the way, and according to the officers of Q.O.H., was a 'good German' who checked the Roman advance against Germanic tribes. Then we went on to visit Detmold Castle where Captain Thomas seemed to be endeavouring to secure some of the fabulous tapestries. In the afternoon we departed for the Mohnesee area and spent part of the weekend flying over the Dam, which has been restored to the condition it was in before 'The Dam Busters' destroyed it, canoeing the length and breadth of it and sleeping out around the fire when certain individuals decided it had not been a brilliant notion to bring only two blankets.

In the evenings we visited lake-side Guest Houses, and Garka was decorated for introducing us to an admirable new drink. About this time the N.C.O.'s decided that B.A.O.R. needed just that little bit extra power and so the 3rd 'Camel Corps' was formed and equipped.

After the weekend we departed by truck to Hildesheim where the Royal Horse Artillery showed us their self-propelled guns and allowed us to drive them at quite high speeds until one cadet succeeded in putting his vehicle, a mere thirty tons, over a large hole. Upon returning to Detmold in the evening, we were entertained for over an hour by the entire Regimental Band. Mterwards our Drum Major presumptive was carried away with the idea of his Band in Blues.

On our penultimate day, St. George's Day, we went to the barracks of the 1st Battalion of the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers to see them trooping the colour. The splendour of the occasion and the scarlet tunics of the Band played havoc with the complexes, inferior and superior, of those members of the School Band who were present. In the afternoon we toured Detmold and spent our few remaining marks. In the evening we visited an Eagle Colony where Eagles of all species and types are kept in semi-captivity. We spent our last day on the Tank ranges and then, after having thanked our most generous hosts, we departed for the Hook of Holland and a calm voyage home.

By reason of its brevity this account leaves out a great many of the activities of the party, both military and non military, but a memorable, eventful and successful holiday was much appreciated by these members of the C.C.F.

J. R. A. HARRISON

ROYAL AIR FORCE SECTION

THIS YEAR the R.A.F. section has been very lively in many respects. Firstly, the following promotions were made :Corporal Morrlson to Sergeant, Leading cadets Stewart, S. Jenkinson, Beauchamp and Quincey to Corporals.

Field Day in the Autumn Term consisted of an exercise in mapreading and walking near Ledbury. In December, " A " Flight took their R.A.F. Advanced proficiency examination which resulted in passes for Cadet Tomlinson and Corporals Beauchamp and Quincey, credits for_ Cadets McGrath, Bramich, Bucknall, Rogers and Wilesmith, and Sergeant Morrison, and distinctions for Cadets Duffy, Savage and Pedley and Corporal Stewart.

In the Spring Term, Field Day was a visit to R.A.F. Gaydon of Bomber Command. We were all shown round the station to see the electronics department and the parachute-packing in progress. Also, everyone had an inside view of both a Valiant and a Victor bomber. In March, " B " Flight took their proficiency examination and the results were passes for Cadets Davies and Frith, credits for Cadets Burke, Braithwaite, A. J enkinson and Richards and distinctions for Cadets Evison and Baylis.

Camp this year was at R.A.F. Tangmere, near Chichester. There

was open-range .303 shooting, as well as lectures and a trip to Portsmouth harbour. Everyone had two short half-hour trips in a Chipmunk and a

Ilift in a helicopter. There was an afternoon's map-reading exercise ! and a night exercise involving a six mile walk through a forest. Meanwhile Cadet Savage and Corporal Quincey attended a gliding course at Kirton-in- Lindsey and both obtained their A and B gliding certificates.

In the Summer Term preparations were made for the annual general inspection, in which much praise was given to our examination results and general turn-out. For Field Day it had been arranged for the section to visit R.A.F. Filton for an air experience flight, but on the day, owing to adverse weather conditions, flying was impossible and so we underwent a map-reading exercise in the area of the Wyre Forest. This involved some 12 miles of walking, although Corporal Jenkinson's party was the only one to attempt a direct route straight through the forest!

Meanwhile, throughout the term, dinghy-training has continued on the murky waters of the Severn.

R. W.B.

THE SCOUT GROUP, 1962-63

AT THE BEGINNING of this year our membership reached one hundred for the first time, mainly due to the large expansion of Troop 2, which now numbers nearly fifty members.

In spite of difficulties, we managed a varied programme of camps and expeditions throughout the year. This included:

JULy/AUGUST, 1962: CAMP AT CERNE ABBAS, DORSET: This camp, attended by 28 Scouts, was the annual Summer Camp for Troops land 2. The programme included a trip to Weymouth and a variety of walks and wide-games. The camp was particularly notable for the friend­ liness of the Abbey and the masses of fruit and vegetables which we were allowed to gather for ourselves in the Abbey gardens.

FIELD DAY: AUTUMN TERM, 1963. The Seniors spent the day on various patrol project hikes, and in spite of dubious weather, had a very enjoyable day. Troop I had a combined wide game and patrol walk which took them from Malvern or Colwall by various routes to Ledbury. Troop 2 had a cooking and camping practice at the Kidderminster site near Bewdley.

LAKE DISTRICT, FELL WALKING: JANUARY, 1963. In the second week of January this year, a party of eight, led by Mr M. Shayer and Mr H. Neil, had six days of Fell walking centred on the Keswick and Ambleside Youth Hostels in glorious, crisp winter weather, and we managed to climb the highest peaks in the Lake District with very little difficulty. A similar expedition is intended next year.

FIELD DAY: SPRING TERM, 1963: The whole Group spent the day in the Forest of Dean, mostly on map reading exercises by patrols.

.EASTER .HOLIDAYS, 1963:. CAMP AT LLANFRYNACH, NEAR BRECON: About .ten Seniors came to this camp which was entirely organized and run by the Senior Court of Honour In the week we were in camp, we thoroughly explored the district. One day we made a twenty-two mile hike over the Brecon Beacons, and arrived back in camp to find the local District Commissioner waiting for us. We also managed some pioneering, and generally had a very successful week, due partly to the weather.

H.M.S. FOUDROYANT, PORTSMOUTH: About eight Scouts from Troops and 2 spent a week at the Naval Training Ship, Foudroyant. The week was spent learning how to sail and row, and also included a day in Portsmouth and a sail across to the Isle of Wight. A similar trip will take place next year.

FIELD DAY: SUMMER TERM, 1963 : Field Day was spent setting up a Group Camp at Himbleton, near Worcester. Most of the 1st and 2nd Troops and those Seniors who were not involved in major examinations spent the weekend in camp. .In all sixty-eight Scouts were in "camp, the largest camp the Group has yet had. The weather was excellent, and enabled much initial training to be done. Field Day also saw the introduction of the trek cart, which was pulled the six nilles from Worcester by a group of Seniors.

JULy/AUGUST, 1963 : CAMP AT SOUTH MOLTON, NORTH DEVON: This was the largest annual camp the Group has yet had, there being fiftythree Scouts in camp. The camp saw the introduction of section cooking, each section consisting of two patrols. Due to" the excellent weather, a' great variety of Scouting activities was possible and expeditions were made to Exmoor, Lynmouth and Lee Bay.

OTHER ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS: During the year, Michael Read gained his Queen's Scout, the second we have had in the Group. Also fifteen 1st Class badges and eighteen 2nd Class badges were obtained. In additioQ seventeen Fireman badges were earned as a result of a course held at the' Fire Station, together with numerous other' proficiency badges. . In early July, the Seniors entertained teams from nine Worcester Groups to a water-polo competition-cum-hamburger eating session at the new School swimming pool. Later on in the term, the Group won the under- I 5 and over- 15 trophies at the District Swimming Sports at the Blind College. Our swimmers rarely came less than second, and won' several events.

G. A. MULCAHY

THE MERCHANT OF VENICE

ON ONE OF THE FEW fine warm evenings of the summer of -1963 we were invited to watch an· open air production of cc The Merchant ofV.enice " on the Guesten Lawn.' The setting was perfect and used to advantage. although the distances made some entrances and exits rather prolonged, slowing down the tempo of the action. Nevertheless the grey stones against the green are in themselves dramatic; unfortunately the drama was not always maintained in the playing.

The general effect of the whole production was good. The property men did their work with efficiency and lack of fuss, and scenes flowed smoothly one after another. Costumes were appropriate and worn with reasonable ease and assurance, and at least from where I was sitting, audibility was no problem.

My main criticism, and it is a serious one, since we were taking part in poetic drama, is that the cast almost without exception was totally unable to speak verse with any sensitivity to sound and sense. Heaven preserve us from" poetry voices," but one does need a little more concentration, care and intelligent interpretation when speaking blank verse, than in reading out the fixture list. The lyrical note was not sounded at all, even in the delightful antiphon between J essica and Lorenzo,

" In such a night .... " culminating in the exquisite, " How sweet the moonlight sleeps upon this bank "

Likewise Bassanio's ecstasy was not apparent after his success with the caskets. The element of surprise so vital to drama was completely absent; one suspected that he knew all along that he would win . .. ?

Antonio at the point of death remained calm and unmoved, almost detached, and we remained unafraid for him. There were however elements of suspense in the court scene, and perhaps after the first night, people were able to relax into their parts and feel a little more.

Two people who gave remarkable performances and really brought the play to life were Graham Marchant as Shylock, and Peter Brown as that rather tedious character, Lancelot Gobbo. Marchant created an intensely credible Shylock, whose every word and gesture revealed more of this vengeance-savouring Jew, inured to persecution, unable to distinguish between love of his daughter and love of possessions, yet in defeat rousing that element of SYmpathy for a suffering enemy.

This was a most mature and intelligent piece of acting.

I have called Gobbo " tedious," and indeed have always found him so until seeing this most vital and gay performance, which was quite outstanding in an exuberant and successful attempt to make the Gobbo scenes tolerable and even amusing.

Clare Stuart-Smith from the Alice Ottley School made a spirited Portia obviously enjoying to the full the husband-baiting tricks. The court scene was a little lacking in dramatic intensity, but she spoke her lines with feeling if a little too fast.

Among minor characters I thought Organ's Gratiano deserved special commendation. He maintained his part in every word and gesture and took part in the action even when a mere spectator which some people perhaps with less experience, notably failed to do.

Elements which added greatly to the effectiveness of the production were appropriate music played by a small group of boys both during the action and in the interval, and the lighting. This latter was excellent. It was controlled and restrained, enhancing enormously the romantic atmosphere of the plot.

A large number of people had obviously worked hard to make the production a success, and our thanks are due to the producer, Mr Byrne, and all his assistants who made it possible. It was an enjoyable experience and one which I hope will be followed by many similar ones.

MARGARET DICKSON

CAST

(Composed of members of the King's School and the Alice Ottley School) (in order/of appearance)

Antonio R. C. Bunting

Salarino

Salanio ...

Bassanio

Lorenzo

Graziano

Portia ...

Nerissa

Servant to Portia

Shylock

Lancelot Gobbo

Old Gobbo

Leonardo

Servants to Bassanio

Jessica ...

Prince of Morocco

Tubal ...

Gaoler

Duke of Venice

Musicians, Attendants,

D. S. Fairhurst

A. J. Judd

C. J. Tarrant

M. B. Pantridge

D. C. Organ

C. Stuart-Smith

L. Wright

R. J. Comyn

G. L. Marchant

P. J. G. Brown

G. L. Claxton

C. R. Hodson

D. H. Brown

J. P. Houlbrooke

J. Man

P. J. Durrant

C. R. Hodson

P. J. Durrant

A. P. H. Andrews

Followers of Morocco ... C. M. Ferguson, D. Hooper, L. R. Bagg, N. D. S. Base, J. G. Thompson, J. M. Dickinson, C. Ryder, D. H. Malcomson '

Producer : J. M. Byrne

VI FORM VISIT TO ENGLISH ELECTRIC

ON TUESDAY, MAY 7TH, twenty-six members of the Science VIth, with Mr and Mrs J. E. Shepherd and Mr Turner, left Worcester at 8.30 a.m. to visit the English Electric factory at Kidsgrove, near Stokeon-Trent.

We arrived in time for some coffee, and were given a talkon computers (which are the main product of the factory). We were shown something of the district, in the coach, as we arrived earlier than expected, and given some lunch, before being shown round the factory.

One section of the factory makes control gear for power stations, etc., but most of the factory is devoted to digital computers. We saw the construction of these, and also several working computers, which are used for work which English Electric undertake for other firms.

We were given a short, but helpful, talk on careers by a representative of the company, and finally returned to Worcester at about 7 p.m. after a very full and interesting day.

D. G. MANNS

UPPER FOURTH'S VISIT TO LUDLOW

THE UPPER FOURTH'S VISIT to Ludlow to see Shakespeare's "Richard II" was neither failure nor success. Although the weather seemed promising to start with, it deteriorated throughout the afternoon until it finally began to rain barely half-way through the .play.

In the play many lines were cut out, nearly all in two's and three's.

On the whole the characters fitted the parts, but Richard should have been older, perhaps, his wife also. John of Gaunt's last speech on his death bed was exceptionally good, as was the whole of Gaunt's acting.

The effect of Ludlow Castle added a great deal to the settings, especially the scene set at Flint castle. The stage was of unusual design, sloping forward at the front and down at the back, allowing actors to enter from either side or back.

A. J. AND C.Z.

A VISIT TO STRATFORD ("Julius Caesar") .

EVEN THOUGH WE HAD BEEN TOLD about the lack of scenery beforehand, I think the large proportion of us who had not seen a Shakespeare play performed here before, were slightly shocked by the stage. When the play began this was just a flight of stairs on one side and a higher projection in the centre. Of course, as the play progressed, this was changed slightly to depict a house, the battle field, etc.

I was one of the people who had not been at the Theatre before, and I enjoyed the play immensely, as I think most of us did. Being only boys, we all liked the murder scene, but my own personal favourite scene is the one in Brutus' tent at Sardis in which Caesar's ghost later appears. I think probably the hardest part to play would be Octavius, although, like most people, I would like most to be Brutus.

c. J. ROSS

LOWER REMOVE VISIT TO COVENTRY, MONDAY,

6th MAY, 1963

SOME FIFTY BOYS in two coaches left the Edgar Tower at 11.00 a.m. in perfect weather. On arrival the party was left free to eat sandwiches, consume drinks and look at the shops among which the best amusement was a top rank ten-pin bowling alley.

At three o'clock the party gathered in the new circular chapter house to be given an account of the Cathedral by the Education Officer. As we passed through the great building we were free to ask questions of the guides who were posted at intervals along the route followed by sightseers. '

Impressions of the new edifice were mixed; some liked the simplicity of design, the bold clearly outlined motifs, the sparkling windows and the colourful and imginative tapestry by Graham Sutherland : others with the traditional solemnity and grace of the old Cathedral in mind thought the shapes to be unproportioned, the tapestry grotesque and the building too starkly modern to be of any aid to Christian worship. ,

Those who wished to do so stayed afterwards to attend said Evensong. The coaches were then boarded and we arrived home at halfpast-seven, the whole day having run without a hitch.

D. s. BALDWYN AND S. B. BELL

THE FIELD CLUB

THE CLUB HAS BEEN ORGANISING expeditions to anywhere of general interest to its members. They have been composed of a visit to some industry together with a reasonably energetic walk in the surrounding countryside through places of historical or geographical interest. Last Autumn we went down a coalmine and lost ourselves in The Forest of Dean. In the Spring of 1963, we were shown round Messrs Wills' " Woodbine" factory after looking at some prehistoric earthworks, and in the summer we walked over the Berkshire White Horse Hills before visiting a Hydraulics Research Station. We are going to Dovedale, Derbyshire, and to a Bass brewery at Burton, later this term.

In the Spring holidays of 1963 a party spent a week in South Scotland where we fished the Tweed, looked at the places of local historical interest and otherwise amused ourselves. We spent a day in Edinburgh and were drenched watching the border seven-a-sides at Melrose. It is hoped to organise a similar party next year.

Our thanks are due entirely to Mr McTurk for all the time he has devoted to the organisation and activities of the Field Club.

G.H.D.D. AND D.H.B.

LITERARY SOCfETY

THE PAST WINTER has been a period of important transition for the Literary Society. In an attempt to break down the traditional image of the Society as a formal" occasion," it was decided to hold the meetings on a weekday and in the Edgar Tower (this was partly for the convenience of the day-boys). It was hoped by this change to generate a more informal atmosphere for people to read poetry and plays and to exchange ideas. The attempt has been partially successful, but consistent support for the Society has been limited to a narrow section of the school. This lack of wide appeal has been a disappointing aspect of the venture, particularly since there has been a definite stress on modern and topical authors and also on the living communication of ideas between the artist and audience.

During the Autumn Term, when the Society still met in the Headmaster's drawing-room, we had one very stimulating meeting, when Peter Wood, an associate Producer at Stratford, talked to us about his work. His completely informal approach succeeded in inspiring a measure of participation from his audience.

In the Spring Term, when the meetings of the Society were held in the Edgar Tower, we were fortunate in being able to meet another practising artist, John Preston, who read his own poetry, as well as showing us some of his sculpture and paintings. Once again the value of direct contact with an artist was demonstrated.

Throughout the term there was an emphasis on " live" productions : at one meeting, prose and poetry from the School Literary Magazine " Ditto" was read aloud; at another there were selected readings from the poetry of Kenneth Patches and Christopher Logue. For the final meeting of the term, a great deal of enthusiasm and hard work was put into a dramatic reading, in College Hall, of Wesker's play " Chips with Everything."

Finally, I should like to take this opportunity, on behalf of all the members of the Literary Society, of thanking Mr Cash for all the hard work, tact and patience he has put into the running of the Society.

JONATHAN SHARP

MUSIC SOCIETY

THE ACTIVITIES OF THE SOCIETY throughout the year have been varied and interesting. Apart from the Sunday evening meetings, there have been two School Concerts and two visits, one to Malvern to hear Britten's "St Nicholas," and the other to Oxford to hear Bach's "St John Passion." Both performances were extremely polished, especially the latter in which the Frankfurter Kantorei and the English Bach Festival Orchestra gave a most inspired rendering; although the singing of it in German was perhaps too much for some members of the party. Owing to the success of these trips, it is hoped that others can be arranged in the future.

The Sunday evening meetings have been quite successful. I would like to mention two particularly-one given by Mr West on "The Architecture of Music" which was much appreciated, and a very successful piano recital by Mr Robinson, who had then recently joined the Music Staff. It is not often that a "live" performance such as this can take place, and we are all grateful to Mr Robinson for providing us with such an interesting hour's entertainment.

Two School Concerts were put on in College Hall which, although not quite up to professional standards, provided the Choir and Orchestra with something to work for. The Orchestra is in need of recruits and so any volunteers would be welcome. The School were also fortunate in having two other concerts provided for them-one arranged .by Mr Robinson, and the other in the form of a B.B.C. " Musicale."

Altogether it has been quite a musical year; and I would like to thank Mr West and all those who have helped towards the running of the Society, particularly Mrs Annett for the use of her drawing-room and kind hospitality.

N. J. WRIGHT

ART SOCIETY

LAST YEAR THE SOCIETY was even more affected by the general apathy rife throughout the school, stifling any individual and constructive activities. The causes seem to baffle everyone, probably because they are so diverse, but they seem to stem from either a stage the school is in or the general state of education.

In the face of all this and in an effort to fight it, Mr Vivian started to put into practice some of his ideas to involve more people in the visual arts, and remove the Society from the Sunday evening" boarders' boredom relieving sessions." A committee was formed to run the Society; an exhibition and distribution of paintings, by boys in the School, organised and more projects planned for this year. Among these are a painting competition and meetings, both on weekdays and Sundays, designed to involve more people actively to a greater extent than they have in the past.

Certain signs of success are showing along with, I am afraid, the expected indications of failure, but I know that, with an active committee, a new and less deluded secretary and Mr Vivian's resourcefulness, the society will take a hard hit at the current apathy for Art, and if it fails you will lose yet another society.

I apologise for not using my space to discuss the merits of the meetings which you could have come to. I will just briefly remind those who do come regularly, of the highlights of last year. A talk by Thomas Barnard on Calligraphy provided an interesting insight into one of the applied arts. Mr Vivian's evenings were, as usual, instructive lessons on a purer aspect of art. Probably the most successful meeting of the year was a weekday talk about Rembrandt by Mr Prinz, an authority on the subject, who in the small time allowed entertained, interested and stimulated a good proportion of those who had come, for whatever reason.

Congratulations are due, though overdue, to Alec J ones for winning the Leonard Pike Prize at the School's Exhibitions open last term.

On behalf of all those concerned with the society I would like to thank Mr and Mrs Annett for their support and the use of their drawing-room, and especially Mrs Annett for her interest and for providing refreshments after most of the meetings during which most of the active discussions took place.

PAUL BUNTING

CHESS CLUB

mIS YEAR, THE CHESS CLUB has been flourishing in many quarters although with a varying degree of success.

The first match of the season was against the Staff, and although they were beaten 1-8 (the Rev B. J. Dickson kept the flag flying by winning on Board 6), I would like to thank those members of the staff who played, for the time they gave us.

Five teams in all, two senior and three junior, were entered for the Worcestershire Schools' Chess League. Both the senior teams did well to maintain second position in each of their divisions. The Junior " A" team narrowly missed retaining the V. I 5 County Cup, having lost only one match against K.E.S. Stourbridge (2-4). The" B " team convincingly won their division ahead of seven other teams. However, the " C" team competently managed to hold bottom position against all challengers in their division !

In the " Sunday Times" National Knock-out Competition we lost in the first round to K.E.S. Birmingham.

L. S. Blackstock distinguished himself by successfully defending his Worcestershire V.IS title and also by winning both the Open Age. and V.15 Individual Competition at School. Hostel House were the winners of the House competition.

Also, during the Winter Term, several friendly matches were arranged for which travel facilities with the rugger teams were very convenient. All of these were won, in particular the one against Dean Close, Cheltenham, in which the presence of B. M. Foster at bottom board provided a certain " stability" to the team as a whole.

The highlight of the term, for six of our members at least, was a "friendly" match against Malvern Girls' College and we, in return, were invited to Malvern in the following term.

Nowadays, the club meets every Tuesday and Thursday in Room 3 and I would like to say that anyone interested in chess is made welcome because there is plenty of room in our teams for enterprising new players.

Finally, I would like to express my thanks to Mr Anderton for all the interest and enthusiasm he has shown in the club. R.W.B.

THE FICTION LIBRARY

MEMBERSHIP DURING THE LAST TWELVE MONTHS has increased somewhat> although not as much as we might have hoped. This is perhaps due to the fact that at the beginning of the year there was some difficulty

over opening at times which ·were convenient to the Fourth Forms. These problems have now been solved, so we are now hoping that many of the new Fourth Formers will join.

One rather depressing aspect of the year was the high number of books missing from the shelves, about eight pounds' worth during the year. We hope that this situation will improve considerably during the next twelve months.

Last year saw the departure of two very efficient and enthusiastic librarians, C. W. A. Huzzey, last year's head librarian, and N. Downes, his deputy. This term we took on four new librarians, who all seem extremely keen. There are now therefore, seven librarians: myself, M. J. Robinson, D. G. Franklin, and our new librarians, R. J. G. Phillips, G. P. Jackman, P. J. Rogers, and P. K. Crofts.

Lastly, I would like to thank all those who, in the past year, have donated books to the Fiction Library, and also Mr N. E. Dilks for his help in retrieving a considerable number of lost books.

G. A. MULCAHY (Head Librarian)

ST ALBANS' LIBRARY

ALTHOUGH THERE WAS A SHARP DROP in membership just before Easter, the number of borrowers is now increasing quite steadily. We think that perhaps some of the day-boys in the House do not know of the existence of a library in St Albans, owing to the fact that we open only after school. However, steps are being taken to advertise the library and we hope that this will result in some day-boys joining. We hope to enlarge the library in the near future, although at present we have between three and four hundred books. We have just taken on three new librarians and hope that this will enable us to open the library more regularly. Finally, we would like to thank Mr and Mrs Thomas for their help in the organization of the library.

M. J. ROBINSON AND D. S. FEARNSIDE.

RUGBY FOOTBALL

THE 1ST xv had a disappointing, start to the season, winning only one match in the first month of competitive play.

With the encouragement of Mr Hazeldine, a very fit team began, to settle down by early November and the match against W.R.G.S. proved to.be an exciting, evenly-matched game with the School being narrowly defeated although making a fine effort in the latter stages of the second half.

The School played some very close games in the following two weeks, and succeeded in defeating Ellesmere, K.E.S.B., Old Vigornians, and Bp. Vesey's S. in quick succession although admittedly by rather narrow margms.

The final'match against Magdalen C.S., once again demonstrated the superior fitness of the school team. The majority of the second half was played in Magdalen's ", 25 and this showed the- ability of the XV to play a determined game until the final whistle. The firiishing touches to every scoring effort were however lacking, as unfortunately they had been throughout the season.

1st XV-D. J. Shrimpton, P. Irvine, D. A. Poutney, A. C. Lawson, R. C. Bunting, J. M. A. Pickup, P. M. Meadows, D. A. Brodie, P. R. Asheton, A. V. C. du Sautoy, C. B. Hancock, G. A. Dailey, P. Millard, S. P. Beauchamp, I. C. Bartlett. 'I

RUGBY FOOTBALL, 1962

1ST XV

Played 12, Won 5, Lost 7, Drawn 0 ; Points For 51, Against 114

v. Christ College, Brecon

v. Training College, Worcester

v. Bromsgrove School

v. Hereford C.S.

v. Dean Close School

v. Warwick School

v. W.R.G.S.

v. Ellesmere

v. K.E.S.Birmingham

v.

v. Bishop Vesey's G.S.

v. Magdalen College School

0-9

12-6

0-20

0-6

3-8

0-34

5-3

6-8

2ND XV

Played 7, Won 2, Lost 4, Drawn I; Points For 17, Against 42

v. Sebright School

v. Bromsgrove School

v. Dean Close School

v. Warwick School

v. W.R.G.S.

v. K.E.S.Birmingham

v. Bishop Vesey's G.S.

3RD XV

0-14

3-3

6-0

Played 5, Won I, Lost 4, Drawn 0 ; Points For 21, Points Against 75

v. Sebright School

v. Bromsgrove School

9-,35

0-II

v. Hereford C.S. Won 6-3

v. Warwick School .

v. Lueton School

3-6

3:""-20

UNDER 16 XV

Played 8, Won 2, Lost 5, Drawn 1 ; Points For 28, Against 59

v. Christ College, Brecon Lost 8-22 Bromsgrove School Lost 0-12

v. Hereford C.S .... Lost 0-3

v. Dean Close School Lost 0-11

v. Warwick School Won 3-0

v. W.R.G.S. Lost 6-8

y. Ellesmere College Won 8-0

v. K.E.S. Birmingham Drawn 3-3

UNDER 15 XV

Played 7, Won 5, Lost 2, Drawn 0; Points For 95, Points Against 19

v. Sebright School Won 5 1 -0'

v. Bromsgrove School Lost 6-8

v. Monmouth School Won 8-3

v. Dean Close School Won 16-0

v. Warwick School Lost 5-8

v. W.R.G.S. Won 6-0

v. K.E.S. Birmingham Won 3-0

UNDER 14 XV

Played 6, Won 3, Lost 3, Drawn 0 ; Points For 93, Points Against 67

v. Sebright School Won 33-0

v. Bromsgrove School Won 35-6

v. Hereford C.S .... Lost 6-2 5

v. Monmouth School Lost 5-16

v. W.R.G.S. Lost 0-20

v. Lueton School Won 14-0

HOCKEY

Captain: P. M. R.

THANKS TO THE WEATHER this was a most frustrating season. Six of the nine 1 st XI matches were cancelled and very few practice games could be played before the remaining three. What practice we did get was on a mud heap called Battenhall; it bore little relation to the much faster, truer grounds on which the matches were played. During the freeze-up we played a good deal of three- a-side gym hockey, an enjoyable game in itself and good for stick work and fitness, but not of much value for positional play and teamwork.

All this was a great pity, for potentially we had the best team we have had for several years. With plenty of practice in good conditions it would, I am sure, have achieved good results·. As it was the 1st XI beat a Worcester Hockey Club XI 2-1, and lost to the O.Vs and P.H.G.S. Evesham 1-2 and 0-2 respectively. Gatehouse played reliably and fearlessly in goal; Lowson at inside forward worked tirelessly; Marshall proved himself a thoughtful and clever right-half; Wilson centre-forward, still a Colt in age, gave the hope of many goals in future years; at centre-half Millard always played a real captain's part in holding together the defence and supporting his. fowards in attack. The main weakness of the team as a whole was slowness on the ball-the inevitable result, I think, of having to practice on very sticky, bumpy pitches, on which one is forced to take the ball standing still, instead of running on to it, OJ; one invariably does not take it at all.

RESULTS

1ST XI

v. A Worcester H.C. XI Won 2-1

v.O.Vs. 1-2

v. P.H.G.S. Evesham Lost 0-2 2ND XI

v.O.Vs. Drew 2-2

v. P.H.G.S. Evesham Won 4- 1 COLTS' A' XI

v. Nunnery Wood Lost 0-5

v. P.H.G.S. Evesham Lost 0-3 COLTS' B' XI

v. Nunnery Wood Drew 2-2

v. P.H.G.S. Evesham Won 2-1

1ST XI COLOURS were awarded to :­

D. Gatehouse

A. C. Lowson

H. S. Marshall

P. M. R. Millard played for Worcestershire in the Inter-Counties Schools Tournament.

SIX-A-SIDE

On the last afternoon· of term we played what has I hope become an annual event, a six-a-side tournament. We were not blessed with a sunny day and fast pitches, as in the two years, but at least the rain held off and we had an enjoyable afternoon. It was high-time that· a new team won this competition and it is pleasant to record that Choir I pipped Staff I in a very close final. In the preliminary round Castle 2 beat Wulstan, Choir 2 beat Creighton, School beat Bright, and Hostel ,beat Chappel, all these victories .being achieved by the closest possible margins. Thus it w.as unfortunate that the .day-boys

were not represented in the tournament itself, and one very much hopes that more day-boys will take part in School hockey in future years.

The results of the tournament were :­

Choir I

Castle 2

Choir I

School School

Staff 2

Castle I

Hostel

Choir 2

Staff I

} Choir I

Castle I

Staff I

Choir I

} Staff I

Unfortunately the House Competition proper had to be abandoned this year owing to lack of time.

K.S. W .B.e. 1963 SEASON

TUBBING S:rARTED VERY EARLY in the Spring Term allowing two VIII's to be on the water by February 11th. .It had been decided that, for at least the early part of the training, these eights would be of equal standard, without any attempt being made to select a first crew. Flooding at the beginning of March interrupted the training for Reading Head of the River race and set the two crews back. Consequently the first VIII was not selected until a week before going to Reading. It was the first year that two crews had gone to Reading, but due to a collision during the race the first VIII dropped back several places. Neither did the Second VIII, who had been going very well in training, do as well as anticipated.

At the beginning of the Summer Term there was very little rearrangement of the two senior crews and all crews immediately got down to training for their first regattas. On Saturday, May 11th Cheltenham College First VIII came over for a combined training outing but this enterprise only had limited success.

The First VIII had difficulty in finding form early on in the season, which was evident when they went to Thames Ditton regatta. Although rowing in the junior division they were unable to get to further than the second round. However a week later at Nottingham they redeemed themselves by winning the Rose Bowl for Junior VIII's. . On the . following Tuesday the Boat Club had its annual fixture with Monmouth. Both the Colts and the Third VIII lost, but these defeats were revenged by the First VIII, who won by 2! lengths.

On June 1st the crews were divided between Reading Clinker and Chester Royal regattas. The First and Third VIII's travelling north to Chester and the Seconds and Colts VIII's south to Reading. The First VIII scored their second victory of the season by winning the Blue Peter Cup for Schools Eights. This was by no means easy as they were forced to dead heat in the final by St Peter's York, eventually winning the re-row by a length. The Third VIII did well to beat

Chester Grammar School in their first race but they found Royal Shrewsbury too much for them in the second round. The Second and Colts had a less successful day at Reading. The Second VIII lost in the final of the junior event while the Colts lost their first race.

Whit Monday found the crews at Hereford City Regatta as usual. The First VIII were disappointingly drawn against London R.C. the eventual winners in the first round. It should be mentioned that conditions were appalling and suited the London crew far better. The Second and Colts VIII's lost in the second round but in both cases their opponents went on to win the event. The Third lost in their second round against Hereford Cathedral School First VIII.

The Second VIII had a well deserved win at Cheltenham College's closed Regatta at Tewkesbury. The Third VIII found Radley Colts VIII too strong for them after beating Clifton in their first race. Although they lost their first race the Colts did much to redeem themselves by winning the final of the losers race.

Four crews again went to Hereford for the Schools Regatta. Successes were not as great as in previous years. The First VIII won the first round without much difficulty but Shrewsbury proved stronger than anticipated and won the second round by half a length. In the same event the Second VIII was knocked out by Beckett School, the eventual winners. The Colts nearly brought the Stewards Cup back to Worcester yet again but were beaten by a very fine Hampton Grammar School Colts VIII in the final.

As on previous occasions the two crews that went to Reading Amateur regatta had very little success. Both the First and Second VIII's were beaten in their first races. The Third VIII was the only crew to go to Pangbourne Schools Zegatta this year. They lost their first race to Monkton Combe but went on to reach the semi-finals of the losers event, which was run by St Edward's Oxford.

The Second VIII payed their usual visit to Marlow Regatta at the end of June. They won their first race, on Friday evening, against Bryanston but were beaten by Kingston on Saturday. The following weekend, however, they travelled south again, and with a slightly rearranged crew, won the Schools event at Richmond. The Third VIII also had a good day and were unluckily beaten by Hammersmith in the final of the Maidens event. The Colts who were in the same event were knocked out by St George's early on.

While these crews were at· Richmond the First VIII were getting settled into the Two Brewers at Henley. There had been one newcomer to the crew, Darwall, who came in at number two. The spirit of the crew was somewhat dampened, both by the torrential rain and the knowledge that St Edward's Oxford had been drawn for the first round. On Wednesday, the first day of the regatta, Teddies did in fact prove that they were 2llengths better.

Mrs Annett kindly agreed to present the cups at this year's School regatta. School House won the Henley Shield, having won the Senior IV's, by a very small margin from Hostel, as well as the Junior IV's and the Coxes sculls.

SCHOOL FIXTURES

v. Monmouth 1st VIII won by 2! lengths 3rd VIII lost by I! lengths

Colts VIII lost by 2 lengths

SCHOOL REGATTA

Senior IV's School Senior Sculls Hutchinson

J/Senior IV's Castle

J/Senior Sculls England

Junior IV's School Junior Sculls Baker

Junior Pairs W oolston Coxes Sculls Blatherwick

CRICKET·

1ST XI

DESPITE LOSING seven of their ten matches and winning only two this was a reasonably successful season, for everyone tried his hardest and also enjoyed the cricket. Mr Searle worked hard in the nets and it was a pity the results were not immediately forthcoming, though a great many of the 1st XI will be here next season. Barlow was almost the sole batting strength ·of the side, with able support from Hedges, R. N., Seabright, Stanley and occasionally West, P. Dailey, G., was the most successful bowler with Leach turning in some good performances. Colours were re-awarded to Barlow, C. C., and awarded to Hedges, R. N., Dailey, .G., Leach, L., and Pardoe, R. F.

Finally our thanks must go to Mrs Elsdon and all the ladies who helped with the match teas on the field. Their work is rather uninteresting but I am sure it is much appreciated. Our thanks must also go to Mr Lane and his assistants, Mr Brain and Mr Smith, for their work on the cricket pitches when the weather was very rarely satisfactory.

R.H.ST.J .A.

CR·ICKET SEASON, 1963

1ST XI

Captain : C. C. BARLOW Secretary : R. H. ST. J. ATKINSONPlayed 10, Won 2, Drawn 1, Lost 7

v. Dean Close A Against 125 For 93-8 Drawn (Dailey 6-33)

v. Hereford C.S. A For 64 Against 65-5 Lost (Hedges R. N. 47*)

v. W.R.G.S. A Against 184-3D For 101 Lost (Weaver 106*) (Barlow 52)

v. Bromsgrove H Against 142 For 93 Lost (Dailey 6-53) (Seabright 33)

v. Solihull H For 160-9 Dec' (Barlow 35) (Seabright 45) (AlIen 5-72) Against 164-7 (Leach 5-42)

v. Magdalen C.S. A For 152 Against 153-2 (Barlow 30 ) (Manners 59*) (Hedges R. N.3 8) (Smith 67) (Wilson 26)

v. K.E.S., Birmingham H Against 164-9D For 166-7 (Dailey 4-35) (Barlow 74) (Barnfield loi*) (Seabright 20) (Stanley 20)

Lost

Lost

Won

v. K.S., Warwick A (Against I35-4D For 141- 6 Won (Seaham 77*) (Hedges, R. N. 32) (Stanley 20) (West 25*) (Nicholls 24)

v. Monmouth A For 75 Against 76-5 Lost. (Barlow 31)

v. Old Vigornians H Against 108-9 For 87 Lost (Whitehead 37) (Wilson 37) (GodsaI126) (B. Brain 4-25) (Leach 5-28) (R. Hazeldene 4-17)

R.H.ST.J.A.

2ND XI

Captain : G. PAGE

Played 9, Won 4, Drawn 2, Lost 3

v. Seabright A For 75 Against 4 1 Won (Nicholls 29) (Muwanga 6-21)

v. Hereford C.S. H For 87 Against 63 Won (RandaII23) (Tarrant 7-19)

v. W.R.G.S.. H For 81 Against 34 Won (Tarrant 35) (Tarrant4-7)

v. Bromsgrove A Against 129 For 85 Lost (Tarrant 8-43) (Ames 32)

v. K.S., Gloucester A Against 58 For 49 Lost (Tarrant 5-10) (West P. 20)

v. Malvern H For 137 Against 120-8 Drawn (Page 29) (Tarrant 5-53)

v. K.E.S., Birmingham A For 100 Against 74-6 Drawn (Wetson 28) (Brough 5-18) (Andrews 36)

H For 73

'Against 74-7 - Lost (Brough 4-32)

v. Old Vigornians H For 87 Against 79 Won 2nd XI (Wets on 29) (Cook 20) (Randa11 21) (Tarrant 6-33)

Mr Points managed to stir up some enthusiasm in the 2nd XI this season which was most successful. The batting was steady with no one outstanding and Tarrant was the most successful bowler, capturing 36 wickets.

u. 15's

Played 7, Won 2, Drawn 2, Lost 3

Mr Neill was rather short of material this season and it was left to Judd andWilson to hold the side together and when they failed with bat or ball, the U.lS'S failed too.

U. 14's

Played 7, Won 3, Drawn 2, Lost 2

The U. 14's had a very promising team though their results were possibly not as good as might have been expected. Our thanks are due to Mr Sutcliffe for his able efforts in coaching this group.

U. 13's

Played 5, Won 0, Drawn 2, Lost 3

Mr Turner again succeeded in drilling some cricket sense into these very young cricketers. The results are perhaps not as important at this stage, though one win would certainly lend encouragement to the team.

R.H.ST.J .A.

ATHLETICS

NINE MEDALS WON at the Worcester County A.A.A. Championships ; a victory over Nunnery Wood School; the Senior Trophy at the Worce$ter School's City Championship ; a large body of King's School athletes representing Worcester City at the County Championships, attaining several National Standards and numerous County Standards ; two members of the School selected to represent the County at the National Championships. Such were the achievements of the Athletics Club during the past season, which reflect both the increasing enthusiasm of its members and the facilities provided by the School. One hopes that this trend will continue.

Next season the Club hopes to take part in agreater number of matches in an attempt to raise the standard to that already attained by other leading schools. This will- have to be a long-term plan, working up

from the .lower school. The indications from the present performances in the present conditions are such that this is well within the School's possibilities.

Fine weather, a large number of enthusiastic supporters and the high standard of performances, all combined to produce a successful School Sports Meeting. Thanks are due in particular to Mr Lane and his assistants, who prepared the school field, and to the members of staff., who acted as officials.

LAWN TENNIS, 1963

Captain : V. L. FRITH

THIS WAS NOT a startlingly successful season with regard to match results, as the 1st VI was young and inexperienced, but it was in several ways a memorable one.

Thirty-six of us went on the annual trip to Wimbledon and were very fortunate in seeing an uninterrupted day's play. We were able to obtain tickets for the first Wednesday instead of the usual opening day and so had a more varied selection of matches to watch instead of men's singles only.

On the last Saturday of term the professional "circus" came to Worcester and played on a specially prepared court on the County Cricket Ground. As we provided the linesmen and ball-boys some thirty of us were able to have a very close' view of some of the masters of·the game in action. No tennis fan could ask for much more than a brilliantly sunny afternoon .and Hoad v. Laver, and we were not disappointed; the quality of play was almost beyond belief.

Thirdly, and most important, we have at last acquired some courts' of our own on Hunt's Meadow. We had two for the second half of term and we hope to have four next year. They have to be grass of course (we cannot have hard courts until we can find a permanent site above flood level) but this is a vey big and most encouraging step forward. Though tennis is a minor sport and membership of the tennis club will have to remain limited, these new facilities will enable non-members to play tennis at times when they are not required for other games-Sunday afternoons for instance. They will also make the arrangement of home matches much easier, and we hope particularly to be able to play the O.Vs. at the same time as the annual cricket matches.

The results of School matches were as follows :­

v. Christ's College, Brecon (H) Lost 4-5

v. Worcester Training College (H) Won 6-2 (I unfinished)'

v. Worcester Training College CA) Won 7-2

v. K.E.S.Birmingham " A " (A) Lost 4-5

The team was :­

1st Pair

2nd Pair

V. L. Frith and J. Evison

M. Stokes and P. Baker

3rd Pair H. Marshall and M. Harper

All these will be available again next season and there are one or two newcomers of promise who will be pressing hard for places. We are trying to increase and improve our fixture list for next year, and we hope that tennis players will be eligible for half-colours now that the game is firmly established.

SWIMMING SEASON, 1963-64

THE NEW POOL has naturally raised the standard of the School swimming considerably. Although we were again beaten quite comfortably by Dean Close early in the term, the roles were reversed when we swam against Sebright and Hanley Castle.

Throughout the term the mainstays of the Swimming Club have been P. Baker, S. P. Beauchamp, M. D. G. Coley, R. M. G. Thompson, and J. A. Coley. Next year our matches will all be away, and we hope to compete against Warwick School in addition to the other three.

D. s. FAIRHURST

RESULTS OF 1963 SCHOOL SWIMMING GALA

Open Backstroke (2 lengths) : I Coley, S. (Ch.), 2 Coley, M. D. G. (Ch.)

3 Fairhurst, D. S. (H.). Time 41.8 secs.

Under 16 Backstroke (2 lengths): I Ferguson (S.), 2 Wets on (W.), 3 Hutchings (Ca.). Time 44.2 secs.

Under 15 Backstroke (I length): I Pickering (Ch.), 2 (dead heat) Sinc1air (Ch.), Thompson J. (S.). Time 19.7 secs.

Open Breaststroke (3 lengths): I Coley (Ch.), 2 Barnes (S.), 3 Bunting (Ca.) Time 72.6 secs.

Under 15 Breaststroke (2 lengths): I Sinc1air (Ch.), 2 West (H.), Byrne (Ch.). Time 47.45 secs.

Under 16 Breaststroke (2 lengths): I Haynes (Ch.), 2 Griffiths (H.), 3 Garland (Ch.) Time 43.7 secs.

Open Freestyle: I Beauchamp (H.), 2 Baker (H.), 3 Thompson (W.). Time 52.3 secs.

Under 15 Freestyle: I Coley (Ch.), 2 Young (Cl.), 3 Denton (a.). Time 36.7 secs.

Under 16 Freestyle: I Foster (Cl.), 2 Thompson (W.), 3 Robbins (Ch.).

Time 33.1 secs.

Under 15 Medley: I Choir, 2 Chappe1, 3 Castle, 4 School. Time 58.9 secs.

Open Butterfly: 1 Beauchamp (H.), 2 Foster (Cl.), 3 West .. (H.). Time 18.8 secs.

Open Medley: 1 Hostel 1,.2 Choir, 3 Castle 1,4 Castle 11. Time 53 secs. Under 16 Medley:' 1 Hostel, 2 Choir, 3 School, 4 Castle. Time 56.6 secs.

Open Freestyle Relay: I, Hostel, 2 Chappel, 3 Choir, 4 Castle. Time 61.8 secs.

House points in order: Choir 971, Hostel 84, Chappel 37, Castle' 28, School Walstan 13, Bright and Creighton o.

Relay: Hostel 44, Choir 37, Castle 23, Chappel 18, School 8.

D. s. FAIRHURST (Captain of Swimming)

SQUASH CLUR

THE SQUASH RACKETS CLUB was reorganised and' given more vitality last term under the sponsorship of Mr R. J. Hazeldine. It was then decided to form a ladder which would contain those who wanted to get on with the game, although there had been some apprehension about whether the summer term was the' best time to get it started.

The first match, against the staff, was played on the day of the tennis match against Christ College, Brecon. At 1irst there was confusion as to the order' in the upper 'reaches of both' teams,. especially as one of the proposed staff players, Mr CurIe, was unable to play. He was replaced by Mr Bryan, the visiting Brecon tennis master.

In a very interesting afternoon's squash, the staff beat the boys t Personal results were :­

A. Andrews

L. Leach

Lost to Mr T. Vivian, 9-3, 9-7

Lost to Mr R. Hazeldine, 9-3, 9-7

D. Fairhurst Beat Mr H.Searle, 10-8, 9-3

R.· Pedley Beat Mr Bryan, 9-'2, 5--9, 9-6

M. ·Coley Lost to Mr D. Amiett, 10-8, 10-8:

We look forward to ·playing the masters. again, and hope'that Mess-rs CurIe and Neill will be able to play next time.

This term there has been one match so far, in which a team consisting of A.' Andrews, D. Fairhurst, R. Buglass,C. and H. MarshalI defeated Merton College, Oxford 2nd V, 3-2.

We hope that interest in the game will remain as in the past two ternis, and that the team can continue to be successful in the remaining· three matches this term. They are against'the 'staff, K.E.S.; Birmingham, and King Charles Grammar School, Kidderminster.

'We would finally like to thank MrHazeldine for his time,. advice, encouragement and enthusiasm.

M. D. G. COLEY

OXFORD LETTER

AS I LOOK OUT on to the Sheldonian Theatre, the sight of a tree just in front. of its east side reminds me that Oxford has shed much of its magic with the passing of summer. The last I remember of Oxford last term is of dropping off to sleep in a punt on the Isis at about six in the morning, after one of Oxford's numerous and lavish balls.

Since then, many undergraduates have fled from the subsequent gloom of this last pseudo-summer to the colourful and sunny shores of the Mediterranean and the Adriatic. AIan Webb, another O.V., and yours truly drove to Yugoslavia. David Bryer (Worcester) was paid to delve into the Egyptian past, on ostensibly academic grounds, while Ralp Houlbrooke-again, a Worcester man-took the popular undergraduate pilgrimage to Italy and Greece. David Phillips (St John's), however, contented himself with a stay at Klage1J.furt.

The O.Vs. most active in Oxfordshire include two sportsmen: AIan Webb has_ stroked the Worcester College 1st VIII for the second year running, while Nick School House vintage-rowed for their Gentlemen's VIII in Eights Week. Roger Ashmore is still a chess baron, it seems, being secretary of Oriel College Chess Club. Nick Chambers, who is-contrary to rumour-still very much with us, chairs yet another debating society-Hertford's "Fox" Society, and designs posters for college functions. "Face" J the now ill-remembered jazzy generation at School- is still interesting himself in University jazz circles and John Reddick, another musician, was active in choral singing here before going to Germany for a year (he will be taking Finals a year later).

Of those who left Oxford last year, three at least got" seconds "KeithFletcher (in Law), Christopher Eames, and D. J. Hook. Keith is now working in London. Christopher Eames's participation in " University Challenge," in the Merton College team, is probably known by many readers; he was also your correspondent on this column last year. Of G. K. Flower-Ellis (St Catherine's College and ex-Choir House), nothing has been heard.

The new faces include those of Paul Preece-a few rungs up the social ladder, at Christ Church; Jeremy of the few freshmen .with a car; Christopher Baron, a budding lawyer and-like Messrs Chambers, Gibson and your correspondent-a Hertford man ; Michael Knight, studying law .at Oriel; and Keith Windridge, a Worcester historian. Richard one of Choir House's contributions to the School 1st XV-is amusing himself by studying fungi, if you prefer the technical term; and John Hill has graduated from Exeter University to read for a Diploma of education.

Those of whom we hear least include Nicholas Havely, reading English at Lincoln College, who has in the past interested himself in University politics (though not as a careerist); Tim Garden (St Catherine's); and S. Chand, the ex-Castle House intellectual ex:" hibitionist who has carefully hidden himself inside the ivory tower

that Balliol College is known to be. Nick Byrne (Senior) has switched his studies from chemistry to geography, at Keble, and may still be playing rugby.

There are then, twenty-one students-not all undergraduates-here, of whom Hertford and Worcester colleges have a large combined share. Most of us are relatively free from the cliquishness and pretentiousness that must modify the idyllic picture often painted of Oxford: though Oxford is probably more congenial than many of its critics claim it to be.

Yours, etc.,

" Oxon"

CAMBRIDGE LETTER

Dear Sir,

There is this year a fairly large though somewhat scattered colony (if a colony can be scattered) of Old Vigornians up here. We come in a variety of shapes and sizes;- ranging from the accomplished haut viveur to the stolidly vege<-ative (it is up to your discretion to decide who is to be placed in which category); but then Cambridge is par excellence the place where one finds people of vastly differing attitudes and opinions-eonformity, even among O.Vs. would be too disheartening !

First to be contacted was P. L. H. Pearson of John's. When interviewed he would only say: "Engineering, rowing, badminton"; quibus rebus dictis he disappeared with a packet of Daz in one hand and a bundle of dirty washing in a polythene bag in the other. Far more informative was his fellow, Johnsman Andrew Wakley. He has completed his engineering course and, since he spends his vacs. roaming Europe, he has changed to German and Swedish for his third year. College Secretary of tennis, he also plays for the University second badminton team. He and Tony Stevens of Pembroke each made .darkly suggestive references to the other's activities. The latter has temporarily given up rowing and instead plays rugger for his college 2nd XV. He has also just taken up squash. Beyond this, he says, he will" do anything to avoid work."

John Langdon is of course as successful as ever at King's. He gives organ recitals all over the place (including one later this term on Sidney's new organ) and takes part in many musical performances ; next May Week he will be playing the continuo in Britten's "War Requiem." His own description of his activities is that he "continues to plod on with his Chapel duties aided by a newly elected fellow Organ Scholar."

Meanwhile, over in Trinity Hall, Richard Bailey does engineering, has started gliding, given up rowing, is organising a ski party to Austria, was up for the Long'"Vac. Term, when he took out girls of eight nationalities in five weeks, and is highly disgruntled at women having been admitted to the Union.

Another Kingsman, Chris Slater, could unfortunately not be contaeted in person. It is known that he plays for his college 1st XV; which is said normally to be a XIII. Like Peter Pears on and Andrew Wakley, he is a protege of Richard Thomas and Baldwin's.

Other well-established second-year men include the indefatigable Graham Nalty of Downing. Yet another engineer (we seem to breed them at Worcester), he did athletics last year despite, not hard work, but the pressure ofit. He makes countless excursions with the University Railway Club, and even, in a brief moment of glory, drove a steam locomotive last April. He is also busy with Conservative Club activities. His digs are three miles from anywhere.

Pleased with his choice of digs is Tom French of Sidney. In what is surely the flattest city in Britain he chose a place on top of Castle Hill. When not digging up O.Vs. he was trying to find someone to take a bath in the middle of Huntingdon Road (" you know, the way people do.") In between he reads Modern Languages-French and Germanand was able to spend three weeks this summer on a course at Lausanne (expenses paid by the State), where, he claims, he even learnt some French.

Roger Blowers (John's again) was last seen trying to push a couple of German girls into the Cam. Previous to this he was a notable Archimedean, played rugger for his college 2nd XV, had given up rowing and \Vas thinking of taking it up. But now he's vanished.

This year's freshman all seem to be happy . We have two of them in Magdalene. Geoff Harper sports a beard and a guitar and is reading Natural Sciences. He has joined the Marxist Society-" a purely intellectual group "-and has, as is traditional in his college, not yet set foot in the Pepys Library. He spent the summer at Cap Gris Nez catching fleas. Tim Jones worked for three months near Lyons as an employee of Shell Fran9aise (i.e., petrol pump attendant). He reads maths. and is still quite enjoying life.

Way out in darkest Selwyn lives Graham Marchant, having spent a month in Italy in the summer. He is caught up in the social whirlpool of the A.D.C., and is acting, or about to act in " Galileo," " The Winter's Tale" and "Hamlet." During intervals he reads Moral Sciences. Also involved in dramatic activities was Ian Bartlett of Trinity Hall. He took part in a Pinter play produced by the Mummers and so got his photo in "Varsity." He reads maths., has grown a beard and played for his college 1st XV.

In the cold grey light of the morning (or rather afternoon) after Poppy Day we met Mike Haines (John's again). Fresh from a life of (occasional) debauchery as a student in Cheshire, he is now reading Natural Sciences and staggering from one party to another. But, like most of us here, he also has a fair amount of work to do.

Finally, there are two otherO.Vs. at large in the Fenlands. Pat West is employed here by a chocolate firm, while at Royston, down in the south, David Robinson works for Lloyd's Bank. He recently made his debut as scrum-half for Cambridgeshire.

And now, Sir, the author of these words must also return to his work. If this is not a true picture of all our activities-and who would be foolish enough honestly to attempt this ?-it is, we hope, at least an indication of the way various people reflect different facets of Cambridge life.

Yours, etc.,

CANTAB

LONDON LETTER

Dear Sirs,

When I started to gather information for this letter I had no idea that the School was so well represented here, we hope even more will follow in our footsteps. In my search I have come across quite a few O.Vs. by accident, so for those I omit in this letter, please accept my apologies. .

Before I go on to list names, may I put forward a suggestion made by Saville Smith some time ago ? Since the O.Vs. here are in so different walks of life-I saw an ex-member of the Eota jazz-group, (wonderful sounds from Edgar Tower !) playing in a very good dance band-Smith thought that if any boy wanted to know just what signing " that" form meant, then I would try to put him in contact with someone here. I am sure an unbiased personal view would help so much more than one of those glossy leaflets. We leave it to you still at School to accept the offer.

The largest group of O.Vs. at one single college are Paul Caton, Lawson Lyon, Baker, Martin Harfield, Robert Richmond and Keith Fletcher.

They are all reading Law at the College of Law, Lancaster Gate. Paul Caton and Lawson seem to have splendid thirsts and are working now and then; the latter lives with his brother somewhere in Clapham. Martin is doing good things but I have no knowledge of Baker and Keith Fletcher. Keith has come down from Oxford and we hope London is doing him good.

At the College of Estate Management Graham Wright is in his 2nd year, he is vice-captain of the football team which has an unbeaten record at the time of writing. Saville Smith is seen there occasionally too, he is captain of chess and hon. sec. of the discussion group, how he manages to find time to be executive of the D.L.D. chess team as well is a mystery.

Finally, Peter Goodyear in his 1st year and when I met him he was full ofwierd and wonderful tales of his year of Voluntary Work Overseas. Anyone with a spare pair of those long woolly things for the poor fellow this winter ?

Although he is not at C.E.M. yet, Clive Hamblin, having decided against Law after a successful year at Bristol, wants to turn his many talents to property and such. Although a slipped disc entails his wearing a plaster of Paris waistcoat, he is seen at most of the parties.

At University' College,' Richard Brisbourne is reading cheriUstry-or was. We haven't heard from him yet this year, so we hope he survived the June marathon. In the East End, at Queen Mary College, Mark Ferrar is studying multious languages; he lives at Connaught Hall and does 'a bit of rowing: Still in the East End we find Mark Woolley who is in the Metropolitan Police ; the last time I bumped into him he was working in Limehouse, " trying to keep the Chinese under controlto say nothing of the Swedes, Norwegians, Danes and a few English."

There are many O.Vs. not in the University and here I list some of them. Nick Webbis training to be a Work Study Officer with Crayford Council. Tony Jackson and Tony Baldwin are studying Accountancy and Law respectively. C. M. Eyre has disappeared into the depths of the Foreign Office-we hope to see him again. Chris Hancock has turned to a very profitable profession and is studying Oseteopathy,' he assures me that its much more involved than people think. Gerry Lyon is still working on the Stock Exchange-congratulations on your wedding Gerry, we wish you every happiness. John Woodbridge. is working for the Bank of South Mrica and is now fully recovered from his unfortunate illness. Richard Lawson is doing a Diploma of Technology in Birmingham and is "walking the wards of Industry" here at the Explosives Research and Development Establishment for six months as part of his Industrial training.

Returning to the University; at Kings there are three freshmen. Philip Grant is reading medicine somewhere at the top of the building, Roger Maden is studying Dentistry al)d Chris AlIen who is reading Law has already established himself as a debator. In their second year, studying Mechanical Engineering, are Colin Tustian, who is British Universities Boxing Champion-he manages to train amongst all the other things engineers do-and' Hugh Soden who shoots and coxes for Kings.

At Imperial College-that big new place in South KensingtonDick Sanders is also a Mechanical Engineer in his second year, he plays rugger quite consistently and travels to outlandish places to do it. In his final Engineering year is Donald Howell who is rumoured to be taking up accountancy after this summer.

In Chelsea, at the College of Technology, Richard Green is reading, Chemistry, Physiology and a few others. He rows for his college and also practises the gentle art of Judo. In Weybridge, Brian Smith is s,tudying Food Technology, he may be situated in Surrey but he is often seen in town. One O.V. we seem to have" lost" is David Murray who was last heard of in St Thomas' or Bart's reading medicine. Tony Kemp at the Lonqon School of Economics and Jim Randle studying music at the Guildhall have changed their address so we have no news of them. At Battersea College of Technology, Roger Moss-Norbury is studying catering and has just spent a year with lyons.

I sincerely hope that I have mentioned everyone here, but in order that the O.Vs. can keep in touch, will those whom we have not met yet and new members contact R. H. Soden, Kings College, Strand W.C.2 ?

We wish. the School and all at Worcester the best of luck, (particularly the 1st XV) and hope that some of you will join us here next Yours sincerely,

THE LONDON O. Vs

BIRMINGHAM LETTER

Dear Sirs,

Looking through past University letters it seems that many of them are written in a frantic hurry, and we assure you that this is no exception.

A quick look round the campus, which, incidentally, has been bathed in brilliant sunshine for most of this term, shows a lull in the building activity, and emerging is what must be one of the best campuses in the country. A spot of amateur detective work, done at the same time, has prodllce4 the following list of King's people known to be here :(Apologies for mistakes, libel and omissions are hereby given in advance.)

We welcome five freshmen :

J. Pickup, who has joined the dental department, and also, it is understood, the rugby club.

I. H. McIntosh and D. Gatehouse, who are beginning their fiveyear sojourn in the medical school. They claim the work is hard but that they like the life.

R. J. Hume, who is doing metallurgy, having spent the previous year in industry (or so it is rumoured).

C. J. Widdowfield, our only 'Arts' man. He is taking a course in History.

Now in their second year at Birmingham are :­

A. P. Jackson, who is valiantly continuing his medical career.

J

.R. Meadows-a lawyer, who has also taken upon himself the task of Bosun of the University Sailing Club.

J. W. Taylor, who has been continuing his travels abroad, and has just returned from Italy to pursue his German course.

J. C. Rogers,who has just come back from two months on the Continent (on the pretext of doing a- vacation job), and A. G. Williams both enter their final year in Electrical Engineering.

B. A. Nicholls, a fourth year ' medic,' is currently studying Pediattics (no, not to do with feet-with children), which is apparently keeping him very busy.

M. M. Challoner, having successfully obtained a degree in German last Summer, has put off his return to the outside world for a year by doing a Post-Graduate course in Education.

G. M. Hewitt is to be found in the new Biology block, in a room littered with £500 microscopes, where he is doing research in Cytogenetics. He is investigating population genetics of British grasshoppers, and, seriously, says he is getting very promising results. He was also married last Summer.

A. D. Wallbank continues his work for a Ph.D. in metallurgy. This is done inside fearsome-looking white boxes, inside one of Edgbaston's famous domes.

Fitlally we welcome -C. B. Reynaud who, having obtained a Diploma f Technology in Engineering at the College of Advanced Technology, Gosta Green, Birmingham, has joined the Department of Engineering toduetion here to read for a Ph.D.

l' On a more serious note, it seems to us here that first-hand information e arding the standing of departments in different universities would invaluable to sixth-formers when they come to decide whichunivetsity to go to; it is difficult to know which one is best for the subject . which they are interested. May we therefore take this opportunity suggesting that it might be very useful if some sort of list be compiled t the school, from information sent in by O.Vs. at the different :stablishments. If this is thought worthwhile we would be glad to

- Finally, we send our good wishes to all at King's, and add that we \\'i11 be glad to see any of them should they come up to Birmingham.

Yours sincerely,

BIRMINGHAM

BELFAST LETTER

pear Sirs,

May I draw to your notice the existence in this grand protestant country of an establishment which describes itself as the Queen's tJniversity. of Belfast. in N Ireland. Besides possessing thefinest Medical School In the BrItIsh perhaps for Oxfordit also has some of the best equipped Laboratories in the country co ll1prising among other buildings a vast new Mechanical Engineering and Chemistry Block, an Aeronautical Engineering block nearing co ll1pletion and a Physics block newly completed and now in use. I should perhaps point out that admission to the faculty of Medicine is highly competitive who ?btain a will on graduating have a degree that IS recogrnzed for ItS excellence throughout the world (I quote this froI1l the" Irish Times "). It cannot be refuted that I am advertising but I hope I am in the position of being an advance guard for other possible recruits from your ranks. I am at present the only O.V. here and other O.Vs. would be welcome espeCIally to. the Dramatic Society which needs more Englishmen. For those wishing further information I can add that the University is the only. one in Great Britain which has a parliamentary representative elected by the 11lell1bers of the University Constituency. Its rag day is considered along with that of Leeds to be the liveliest and rowdiest in the country. Besides these I will also make honourable mention of the Arts faculty which has a fine English and also Modern Languages department and all ye classicists will be welcomed with open arms. Those adventurous spirits! who come to Queens' will find themselves entering an entirely different world. Have no fear-I.R.A. is not so 11luch in evidence now, though it remains inadvisable to mention

the words Roman Catholic in certain areas of Belfast. Those politicians among you will certainly be interested in our parliament at Storment. Here is the Biography of the representative from South Amagh, former I.R.A. dispatch-rider, Ulster Champion Bricklayer, is not ashamed that he had no education and could not read or write till past fiftysounds like our Prime Minister (Lord Brookeborough, I mean).

I hope that someone at Kings' will find this of interest-·and no doubt the place will soon be flooded out with O.Vs.

Yours faithfully,

FRANCIS

B. H. WOOLLEY, O.V. 1956/61.

EDINBURGH LETTER

Dear Sirs,

How often at a University some four hundred rrJles away, does one remember one's School? Such a question, if answered in all sincerity, depends somewhat, I suppose, on how much one appreciated one's School, and how much one appreciates and oneself in University life. In fairness to myself, however, I excuse myself from answering it by maintaining that the context of this letter demands a rather more impersonal approach. course, thoughts of school would inevitably return by meetings here with Old Vigornians. Here again I cannot proceed far. The legions of Vigornians seeking Higher Education do not seem unduly intent on crossing the Border even to such a student-haven as Edinburgh, where one has not only one of the largest Universities in Britain-and consequently a multitude of diversities-but also one of the pleasantest cities, where you can quickly and painlessly release yourself from the University atmosphere (very necessary once in a while).

However I can at least report that Tiro Wadsworth is a steady frequenter of the Union bar, considers himself a proficient rock-climber, and hurdles for the University, though he to get slower as the summer progressed. In his spare time he is, inter alia, examining bacteria, and now entering his third year.

Yours truly, having been spurned by, and in turn spurning, English legal education, has successfully progressed to a second year in Scots Law, where he finds, an9 respects, a healthy suspicion of English legal

-.Intellectual extra-curricular pursuits are generally understandable, but occasionally surprisingly, shallow-Union debates, for example, seem to be little more than an opportunity for exchanging the latest jokes. It is very easy, however, at the outset to find one's academic studies playing a very minor role, before one can work out a reasonable compromise with other interests.

_

Further, the annual Charities Week and the imminent triennial Rectorial Elections engulf one further. The latter is now upon us, and if Charities Week is anything to judge by, there will be no lack of ingenuity in proffering one's candidate. During Charities Week last

year, Hibernian Football Club found themselves turning out with twelve men, a carthorse was seen at the starting gate at Edinburgh Races, and Princes Street was invaded by the weirdest of specimens intent on waylaying the innocents.

As for the Reetorial, the elite of the Law Faculty have now withdrawn their support for their protege, Lord Denning, in protest at the lowly aspirations of rival camps, whose champions include Screaming Lord Sutch, Millicent Martin, Peter Ustinov, Yehudi Menuhin, Sean Connery, and the only man ever to stand for re-election J ames Robertson Justice.

Great things indeed lie ahead.

lJear Sirs,

NIGEL R. DUNCAN

SUSSEX LETTER

This is, I believe, the first University letter from Sussex, which is just over two years old. It has doubled in size this year from 450 to 900. This has caused congestion and a certain amount of confusion, but this has beeh taken in good part by both faculty and undergraduates alike.

The buildings, now half complete, are of interesting design and set into the most glorious countryside, giving one magnificent views to stare at out of the large plate glass windows.

There are now three O.Vs. here; Geof Shaw, 2nd Year Chemistry; E. O. Bishop who is a Chemistry Tutor; and myself 1st Year Maths. We also have the services of Dr Simpson who was teaching at King's until recently. Social life here is full despite the large proportion of freshers, and participation for the first time in Brighton Rag Week has produced a number of entertaining events.

I hasten to add that both Geof and myself find time to work and are looking forward to seeing some more O.Vs. join us next year.

ROD WARD

CLUB

IN ORDER TO MAK£ the O.V. week-end more entertaining, a dance was held in College Hall on Friday evening prior to the Dinner. About two hundred people were there, and many were O.Vs. and their wives. A most agreeable .buffet was provided, and the evening was enlivened by a wine tombola and by dancing to a well-known and lively Birmingham Band.

The O.V. Club and the Dance Committee in particular, together with their wives, are to be congratulated for their imaginative effort in running such a pleasant and enjoyable dance.

A feature of the evening, as a prelude to the dance, was a number of. cocktail parties given by some of the Worcester O.Vs. were. most enjoyable and served to put everyone in the right frame ·of·mind before proceeding to the dance.

We are looking forward to this next year and feel sure that even more people will come as the result of this most successful and agreeable funtion.

The Dinner on Saturday was attended by 94 O.Vs. Although the number present was more than last year, yet it is somewhat ing. There are after all over twelve hundred O.Vs. and a larger attend-. ance would be more encouraging. The Menu this year was of a much· higher quality. than ever before, and we are told by those who. could hear, that the speeches were also of a very high standard. The Committee has decided to use microphones next year and to limit the number and length of the speeches. The latter, we feel sure, will be appreciated by those who wish to get together round the bar for a little longer than half an hour.

The Annual General Meeting was held in the Diglis Hotel at 12 noon and was attended by a mere handful of O.Vs. The change of time and venue was a mistake, or rather a mistaken experiment, although well intentioned, on the part of the C0111mittee. The idea was. to attract: more people and to be able to have refreshments. Those·present found the latter idea an agreeable one, but all agreed that in future the A!G.M. will have to return to the School premises, under more austere conditions and at a more convenient time, i.e. 6.45 p.m.

For the enlightment and benefit of, those who were not there here are some of the resolutions passed by members. .

Ca) That Vice-Presidents should be created to encourage O.V. regional aetivies. These should hold office for three years. The following O.Vs. were B. Cavenagh, J. H. Folley,and A. V. Parsons, M.B.E.

(b) An Hon. Treasurer was appointed to take over from L. M. Bailey._ Mr J. P. Pimley was appointed. .. .

(c) That parents of new boys should be given the option of paying the subscription for membership of the club by termly instalments· of 101- for nine terms.

(d) The five-year subscription was abolished.

(e) That £200 be given to the O.V. Cricket Club towards the cost of erecting a new pavilion.

(f) One O.V. had been granted a Bursary grant from the fund created last year.

THE GOLFING SOCIETY:

This society is now in existance and this. year got through to the final stages of the Grafton Morrish Trophy. Unfortunately Solihull.proved. too strong for us in the final stage and went on to the semi-final.

J. H. F olley is the leading light in this and he will be glad to enrol more golfers.

His address is:- Rutland House, 148 Edmund Street, Birmingham, 3.

-A most enjoyable-meeting was heldat Bleckwell G.C. we hope to hold another similar meeting next year.

Tennis is flourishing in the School, and the School team is anxious to prove itself by dealing with any team that the O.Vs. may care to put on. You are invited therefore to write to the Hon. Secretary and say whether you want to play.

We could even put in a swimming team-are there any O.Vs. who would care to run such an event ?

RUGGER AND HOCKEY. These two fixtures with the School are very popular. After the game the O.V. teams spend a convivial evening at one of the hotels in Worcester where dinner is provided by the Club.

o.v. NEWS

MARRIAGES

J. E. REDWOOD to Jennifer Mary Jennings of Sandhills Road, Barnt Green.

P. GRIEVES to Jean Brown of Hallow, Worcester.

DEATHS

SIR NORMAN KING, K.C.M.G., in April. Bomon December 6th, 188o in Yorkshire, he was a, King's Scholar and went from Worcester to Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge, where he took an honours degree in Classics. He entered the Consular service in 1907 and was Consul General in Mexico City and Barcelona and Marseilles. He was made C.M.G. in 1926 and raised to K.C.M.G. in 1937.

CAPTAIN H. J. KIRKBY, R.N. (1908-1910), on 16th April, 1963.

G. D. S. BOOLE (1924-1928) died as result of an accident in February, 1963.

J. H. BENTLEY. Formerly assistant Master at the School.

OTHER NEWS

M. P. H. RABAN (1953-7 SchoolHouse) has completed his studies at Hull University where he obtained an Honours Degree in English Literature. He is joining the staff of the Salisbury Repertory Theatre.

D. A.S. PICKERING (1947-55 Choir) has been admitted as a O. E. BISHOP (1943-54 Creighton) is a lecturer atthe University of Sussex in Chemistry.

CAPTAIN G. D. BEIRLEY R.E. (1943-54) is serving with the Federation Engineers in Malaya. Due to return to U.K. in 1965. P. BIER (1948-57) has been awarded a l\1inistry of Aviation Post­ Graduate Scholarship and is now studying for an M.Sc. at Birmingham University.

1>. A. D. BROWN (1949-56 Hostel) married Eileen Elizabeth Shaw in 1961 and has a daughter Jane. He is now Housemaster with Dr Bar­ nardo's Home at IfieldHall.

M. M. HALLETT (1925-28 School House) has become the president of the International Committee of Foundry Technical Associations. He presided over the International Congress in Prague.

R. F. SPIER (1950-55 School House) is working in the Sudan for a firm of Chartered Accountants. He finds time for gliding, badminton swimming and sailing.

R. J. WHITE (Choir HOUSE) obtained an Honours Degree at Manchester University in Biochemistry. He obtained an M.R.C. Scholarship to Oxford for a higher degree in Biochemistry.

H. H. SCURFIELD has qualified as a fellow of the Institute of Actuaries.

K. S. WILLIAMS (1954-9) has been awarded an M.A. at Toronto University and is now working for a Ph.D.

OLD VIGORNIAN CRICKET CLUB

Most important of our activities this year was the launching of aNew Road Pavilion Appeal Fund. The existing building still remains in excellent order for changing accommodation, but the increase in Old . Vigornian activities, and a far larger School, has made a supplementary building of the utmost importance. In addition to serving as an O.V. headquarters the new Pavilion will contain additional changing facilities, showers, toilets and a kitchen. Naturally this urgent project will require a great deal of expenditure and labour, and should any Old Vigornian wish to give assistance it will be gratefully accepted by the Hon. Secretary:- W. F. Jones, 10, King Arthur's Close, Worcester.

We would like to thank the Headmaster for his kindness in allowing the cricket club to take responsibility for the Pavilion and we are in fact regarding the Pavilion as our contribution towards the School J Building Fund. !

On the cricket field the first eleven enjoyed a good season and won twice as many matches as it lost. The second eleven undoubtedly had a fine season with a balanced team and for result a collection of ten victories. The second eleven's fortitude and resolution were clearly shown during their skipper's epic speech at the club dinner last month. Clearly the club's most mcinorable performance was to finish as runner up in the Pershore Knock-Out competition. The final match against R.A.F. was lost by only one wicket and in the previous rounds we were able to record victories over Worcester City and Barnards Green.

Well ahead in the individual performances were Ray Godsall with 1,000 runs and Brian Brain with over 100 wickets; both players having achieved the same outstanding feat for three seasons running. Several other members, notably Eric Melsom, Tim Senter, Chris Dimbleby, also enjoyed excellent seasons; the latter proving a very capable social secretary.

Everyone is delighted that--Brian Bram will be representing his County in 1964 and of course we all wish him the success that he is clearly deserving. However, in addition to this loss, the Captain, David Cook, has left to teach in Italy and among others Tim Senter and David Phillips will not be available so often. Obviously this will mean a shortage of players and unless more O.Vs. leaving School join our ranks then it will become increasingly difficult to raise teams. Sadly we have noticed that quite a few cricketers leaving School have decided to join other local cricket clubs and we would like to impress upon future School-leavers the fact that our cricket is played on good grounds, against good sides, and that every opportunity is given to new players. We would like to hear from any boy wishing to play cricket in the summer holidays.

OUR CONTEMPORARIES

WE ACKNOWLEDGE, with thanks, the receipt of the many Magazines that have been sent to us.

o.v. CLUB

Forthcoming Events 1964

I. Friday, June 26th

2. Saturday, June 27th .

(a) o. V. Dinner in College Hall.

(b) Annual General Meeting in the Reading Room at 6.45 p.m.

(c) Cricket Match, Tennis, etc. Further information will be sent

SPORTS DAY, MIDDLE HURDLES

The go-ahead LIFE that is ROYAL NAVY

You can enter for a permanent commission in anyone of the many branches of the Royal Navy. These include: Seaman, Fleet Air Arm, Engineering, Supply and Secretariat, and Royal Marines. Short service commissions are also available. For full particulars, write to: Captain G. C. Mitchell, R.N., Officer Entry Section, FSMj19,Admiralty, London, SWl

Key man in a fast moving world

You can make your mark early as an officer in the Royal Air Force

If you want travel, excitement and high rewards, a commission in the Royal Air Force is the career for you.

As a pilot, navigator or aireleetronics officer you will earn over £1000 a year at 22-and you could earn over £1800 at 25 as a Flight Lieutenant drawing full allowances. An aircrew officer is generously paid-deservedly. He is a key man in the vital role the R.A.F. plays in Britain's defence.

Two ways to a flying career here you read for the Diploma in TechThrough Cranwell At this College you are . nology (Engineering), which is equivalent trained along University lines for a per- to an honours degree, and have a thorough

manent commission that can take you to training in electrical or mechanical the most senior ranks in the Service. To engineering. enter Cranwell you must be between 171 R.A.F. Scholarships and 19! and have G.C.E. in English lan- Ifyouare over 15 years 8 months you may

guage, mathematics, science or a language, apply for an R.A.F. Scholarship worth up and two other acceptable subjects. Two to £230 a year. This will enable you to subjects must be at 'A' level. stay at your own school to take 'A' level Direct Entry If you are over 17 and have, or G.C.E.-necessary for your entry to expect to gain, G.C.E. at '0' level in five Cranwell or Henlow where a place will be acceptable subjects including English lan- reserved for you. guage and mathematics you are eligible to If you would like to know more about the life apply for a Direct Entry commission which the R.A.F. can offer you, write, giving date guarantees you a pensionable-career to the - of birth and details of education, to Group age of 3S-and you have good prospects of Captain ]. A. Crockett, R.A.F., Air service to the age of 55. Alternatively you Ministry (KSW2), Adastral House, may leave afterS or 12 years. All periods of London WCI service carry a generous tax-free gratuity. If you aretechnicaUy-minded

Men with 'A' level mathematics and physics are trained at Henlow, the R.A.F. Technical College, for a permanent

commission in the Technical

EXCITEMENT, TRAVEL, VARIETY-

ARoyal Air Force career oilers high rewards

As an officer in the Royal Air Force you could serve in anyone of a dozen countries and visit twenty others. The aircraft you fiy could vary from helicopters to Mach 2 fighters, and your regular runs from a hundred miles to right around the world. Pay is excellent: by the age of 21 you could be earning over £1000 a year.

Two ways to a Flying Commission

With 'A' level G.C.E. you may apply for entry to Cranwell, the R.A.F. College which trains you for a fiying and executive career that can take you to the most senior ranks in the Service. You must be 17 t-191" and have G.C.E. in English language, mathematics, science or a language and two other subjects. Two subjects must be at 'A' level.

With 5 '0' levels including English language, mathematics and three other acceptable subjects you may apply for a Direct Entry commission. This gives you guaranteed service to the age of 38 and you have good prospects of service to the age of 55. Alternatively you may leave after 8 or 12 years with a tax-free gratuity of up to £4000.

If you are Technically Minded

If you have 'A' level in pure and applied mathematics and physics you may be eligible for a cadetship at Henlow, the R.A.F. Technical College. Here you train for a permanent commission in the Technical Branch and read for the Dip. Tech. which is equivalent to an honours degree.

R.A.F. Scholarships

Boys over 15 years 8 months may apply for an R.A.F. Scholarship worth up to

£260 a year, to enable them to stay at " "their own school to take the necessary 'A' levels for Cranwell or Henlow. If you would like further information, write, giving your date of birth and details of education to Group Captain J. W. Allan, D.S.O., D.F.e., A.F.e., Air Ministry (SCH), Adasttal House, London, W.c.!. Mention the subject that most interests you: Cranwell, Direct Entry, Henlow, or R.A.F. Scholarships. Alternatively, ask your Careers Master to arrange an informal meeting with your Schools Liaison Officer.

L VIN THE IXTH THIS SUMMER?

A·CAREER IN LLOYDS BANK

Lloyds Bank has vacancies for well-educated school leavers. who:

• have a,good G.e.E. (our marked preference is for the A level man):

• prefer a commercial to an industrial or academic life:

• are resourceful, enthusiastic and ambitious:

• are prepared to qualify themselves professionally by taking the examinations of the Institute of Bankers.

Prospects for able young men are excellent. Those with outstanding potentiaHties may expect to attain Managerial status at age 30 or thereabouts.

One In two of those joining our staff will be required to fill executive appointments. The most promising men will attain a salary of £1,075 (or much higher with a minor appointment) at age 28. Those working in Central London receive additionally an allowance -of £100 per annum. Managerial salaries range up to £4,500 and considerably beyond In the more senior appointments.

If you are interested and feel that you have the qualifications we seek, you can write to us for preliminary details at any time from now onwards: examination results can come later.

Enquiries please to:

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Training for Top Management

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tn Building or Civil Engineering

This publicly owned Company with its headquarters in Birmingham and branches in Bristol, Torquay and Newport, Mon., is principally engaged in all forms of Industrial and Commercial Building, Housing and Civil Engineering.

The Company sponsors each year a number of boys on both Building and Civil Engineering Sandwich Courses at the College of Advanced Technology, Birmingham. The courses are recognised , for the award of the Diploma in Technology, together with the Honours Associateship of that College, A.C.T. (Birm.) Hons.

Applicants for either course are normally between eighteen and twenty years of age and in addition to G.C.E. in Mathematics, English Language and three other subjects at "0" level, must also possess :-'

For the Building Course "A" level in Mathematics and a Science subject.

For the Civil Engineering Course

(i) two subjects from Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics or Physics; or

(ll) Mathematics (Pure and Applied) and Physics.

A generous salary is paid while training, together with all college fees plus a subsistence allowance if living away from home. The standard of training is high but worthwhile for those boys who wish to reach the top in this progressive organization, which plays a leading part in the advancement of modem building and engineering techniques.

For boys who are leaving school with "0" level in Mathematics, English Language and three other subjects, there is a Student Apprenticeship Sqheme for Building Surveyors with day release leading to O.N.C., H.N.C., and membership of professional bodies. A similar course exists for Civil Engineering Student Apprenticeships.

If you wish to be considered for one of the above training schemes or require any information on making a career with " Bryants," please write to :­

The Personnel Manager, C. Bryant and Son Limited, Building and Civil Engineering Contractors, Birmingham 10