Headmaster D M Annett, M.A Second Master R D Knight, M.A
L. M. Bailey, B.A., T.D.
F. R. Logan, B.Sc.
P. G. L. Curie, M.A.
K. P.Barnett, M.A.
A H Aldridge, M.A., D.F.C
D Anderton, M.A
A. L. Stacey, M.A.
J R Turner, B.Sc
M. J. Points, M.A.
T D R Hickson, B.A., M Inst
A L Cubberley, M.A
J. L. K. Bridges, B.Sc.
R C Gabriel, M.A
S R Davies, Cert Ed
C. H. Gray, M.A.
T. E. Watson, Grad. Inst. P.
Revd. M. Nott, M.A. (Chaplain!
P G Diamond, B.A., M Phil
K L Perriss, B Ed
P. C. Thompson, M.A.
D Chatterjee, M.Sc, Ph.D., M Inst P
M. Young, M.A. (Careers)
P A G R Kneen, D.F.A., D.A.E (Art)
B. A. Bamford, Cert. Ed.
P. J. Baseley, Dip. H/craft.
T M D Crow, B.A
L B Day, M.A P Towner, B.Sc
I. Brown, Dip. P.E.
G. N. Leah, M.A.
R Allum, B.Sc
M W Bentley, Cert Ed
E R Burkill, M.A (Careers)
Music: H. W. Bramma, M.A., F.R.C.O
A S Young, D.R.S.A.M., L.R.A.M
P. M. Helliwell, B.A.
A. N. Rail, B.Sc.. Ph.D.
H. G. Searle, D.C.P.
Junior School: Master-in-Charge W. Thomas, M.A.
T.D.
R. Hemingway, A.R.C.M.
Mrs V E M Bailey, Cert Ed
Mrs W Thomas, N.F.F
Bursar
Medical Officer
Caterer
Headmaster's Secretary
Accountant
A. B. Bouldstridge, F.C.I.S.
Dr J M Duncan, M.B., Ch.B
Mr N Witherick
Miss M E Baldwin
Miss A Turvey
HONORES SCHOLAE
A D Edwards Open Scholarship in History at St Peter's College, Oxford
A. J. Leang Organ Scholarship at Christ's College, Cambridge.
J R Penny Organ Scholarship at Pembroke College, Oxford
M J Taylor Open Scholarship in Engineering at St John's, Cambridge
SCHOOL MONITORS - 1973/4
Head of School — M Homer
J N Baird
R. W. Bardsley
J P. Darlington
M R Downs
J R Foley
T D Houlding
N St J Partington
J R Penny
A. J. Ratcliff
C J L Thorne
N C Tithecott
The following awards were made as a result of the examinations held in March 1974:
King's Scholarship on the Foundation
J H Perkins Emscote Lawn, Warwick
T D Minton (Senior Scholarship — Music) Honorary Scholarships
R. L. Devonald
J. C. Rogers
P R Skinner
N A Young
Amy Lea Exhibitions (Music)
C. D. B. Morgan St. Michael's College, Tenbury
T P S Wilson King's School, Worcester
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SCHOOL
At the time of writing the recently-elected Labour Government has not yet declared its immediate intentions with regard to Direct Grant Schools Before the General Election of 1970 the Governors issued the following statement:
"The Governors of the King's Schoolgreatly value the present Direct Grant status and the close relationship with Local Education Authorities which it gives They earnestly hope that some way may be found to enable this relationship to continue, on the condition that the essential independence and special character of the school are not seriously impaired.
If no such acceptable arrangement can be secured, the Governors would feel obliged to consider the possibility of the school reverting to the fully independent status which it held before accepting Direct Grant in 1919 They would however only make this change with the greatest reluctance, since the school would then cease to be accessible to boys irrespective of their parents' income."
The Govenors' views remain unchanged, and they do not feel it necessaryto issueany further statement until the Government has made its intentions clearer Meanwhile the Education Committee of the new County of Hereford and Worcester, which came into being in April 1974, has expressed its wish to take up the same number of placesin 1975 as in 1974
The Chairman of the Governors, Dr E W Kemp, formerly Dean of Worcester was consecrated and enthroned as Bishop of Chichester in October 1974 While we congratulated him on this honour, we said good-bye to him with great regret and with deep gratitude for his service to the school as Chairman for the past four years —particularly in carrying through the reconstitution and strengthening of the Governing Body and the establishment of the Finance and Planning Committees. Mr. H. G. Pitt, Fellow and Dean of Worcester College, Oxford, has been elected Chairman in his place
At the end of the Summer Term 1974 Mr. Paul Cattermole left the staff on his appointment as Head of Mathematics at Norwich School, and Mr Andrew Brownridge to join the staff of Eaton Hall College of Education Few masters have fostered such awide range of out-of-school activities as Mr. Cattermole, while Mr. Brownridge did notable service in establishing and developing the new School Library in the EdgarTower Mr Barry O'Neill also left on his appointment as Head of Modern Languages at Highlands Grammar School, Halifax, and Dr Yvonne Rees left after a year on the staff of the Chemistry Department.
In September 1974 we welcomed Mr Henry Searle (Mathematics) back to the Staff after ten years in other posts, and also Mr. Peter Helliwell (Modern Languages) and Dr. Anthony Rail (Chemistry) We are grateful for the part-time servicesof the Revd Anthony Freeman and the Revd Michael Smith in the Divinity Department, Mrs Rosemary Diamond and Mrs Stella Elliott in the English Department and Mrs. Maureen Kings as Librarian.
We congratulate Mr and Mrs Perriss on the birth of a son, and Mr and Mrs Allum, Dr and Mrs Chatterjee, and Mr and Mrs S R Davieson the birth of daughters
Congratulations are also due to A D Edwards, J R Penny, and M J Taylor on their awards at Oxford and Cambridge gained in the Autumn Term 1973.
The following summary of the "destinations" of boys and girls who left the school during the school year 1973/4 may be of interest:-
Continuing in full-time education
(61 at Universities or Polytechnics)
Employment or Professional training
76
12
Temporary employment (hoping to enter Universities or Polytechnics in 1975, 6 with places already secured) 10
Transfers to other schools 5
Miscellaneous 3
Total 106
Numbers in the school are higher than ever, and for the first time there are more than 200 in the VI Form, including 13 girls
Considerable changes have been made in the curriculum this term, including the introduction of Workshop periods for the Lower Removes, the virtual postponement of "options" until the Upper Removes, and a more flexible arrangement of A level choices in the Vis, including the introduction of a new A level subject — Computer Science
To accommodate these developments Mr. Knight has devised a new timetable based on the unit of a fortnight instead of a week Our apprehensions about the possibilities of confusion between "Week A " and "Week B" seem on the whole to have been over-pessimistic,
NOTES
King's Daystook place on Thursday and Friday May 23 and 24 At the Junior one the prizes were presented by Mrs J Redfern, a School Governor and Chairman of the County Education Committee. On the Friday the preacher at the Commemoration Service in the morning was the Revd George Tolley, Principal of Sheffield Polytechnic, and the Athletic Sports took place in the afternoon At the end of the Summer Term the Senior School prizes were presented by the Dean of Worcester.
During the summer the school acquired 5 Edgar Street. The School Shop, Swop Shop, and the office of the Development Trust now occupy the ground floor, while the upper floors are let to a member of the staff The School Serjeant has taken over the old Shop in the EdgarTower as a store, and it is hoped — after some necessary repairs — to make use of 4, Castle Place as a Hobbies Centre
A thorough and much-overdue survey of the school buildings has revealed the need for extensive repairs to the roofs of the boarding houses, and these are being undertaken as funds permit. Considerable expenditure will also be necessary to bring the school buildings into line with the new Fire Precautions Act; during the summer holidays astart was made with School House
Thanks to some generous help from the OV Cricket Club it has at last been possible to install hot showers in the Cricket Pavilion, and the same has been done in the Sports Hall
Mr and Mrs R F Houghton have generously presented an electric clock for the New Block in memory of their son Kevin (B 1964-1969) who was killed in a car accident in 1973 The mounting and inscription were designed and carried out in the school art-studio and workshop.
We were saddened to hear of the death in a swimming accident of one of our American Exchange Scholars, George Coyle, who was in School Housefor the year 1967/8. His parents have kindly sent some money to buy books for the library in his memory
One of our eldest OVs, F. S. Dyke (S. 1896-1900), now resident in Canada, has presented to the Boat Club a silver cup which he won at Durham Regatta in 1904 This will be used as a trophy for Senior Sculls.
D.M.A
THE DEVELOPMENT CAMPAIGN
Canon Romilly Craze has resigned as Chairman of the Committee after four years of service in that position He has been succeededby Mr P C Underwood, O.V
Plans have been prepared, and outline planning permission obtained, for a new building to the south-east of School Houseto contain a large dining-hall on the ground floor and a Modern Languages Centre on the upper floor The dining hall would connect with the existing kitchens bya passage and a lift, and during its building the existing Junior Dining Room could remain in use temporarily, — though the "pre-fab" would have to go This new building would make possible the formation of a small enclosed quadrangle behind School House, after the removal of the two prefabricated buildings, and would immeasurably improve the appearance of this rather derelict corner of the school When first planned a year ago the cost of this building was estimated at about £80,000: unfortunately it has now risen to something over £130,000, and will be even higher next year
The School Fete on May 11th broke all records by raising £3,873, and a number of other fundraising activities have taken place, thanks to the energy and generosity of many parents and friends
On October 4th a party was held in College Hall for the parents of those boys and girls who had joined the school during the past two years, at which the achievements and objectives of the Development Campaignwere explained. Although it was the week before the General Election, Mr Peter Walker, as a Patron of the Campaign, found time from his electioneering activities to call in and make an admirable speechabout the importance of support for independence in education The party could hardly have been held at a time of greater political and economic uncertainty, and it was therefore particularly encouraging that the immediate result should have been an influx of covenants, subscriptions and donations to a gross total of more than £11,000
Unfortunately, even with these welcome additions the resources of the Development Trust are not yet such as to justify the Governors embarking on such a costly project as the one mentioned above, so enquiries are being made into the possibility of providing the required accommodation in two stages. Delay will only increase the ultimate cost, so the Committee hope that further support will be quickly forthcoming
BRIDGE CLUB
This year was quite a disappointing year, owing mainly to the fact that the first team, which consited of A Putley, R Milsom, B Letham and C Duckworth, were all in the Middle Vlth and had little time to spare for the game. The only matches we played were in the Francis Strong Cup — the Midlands Schools tournament —when we came 4th out of 9, and in the Daily Mail cup, when we again stormed through the first round with an 84% score, this time only to come 6th out of 15 in the semi-final, thereby failing to reach the final by 2 places.
Next year we will have to field a new team, but fortunately there are several promising beginners, so the prospects for the future look good.
Our thanks to Mr Turner for coaching us to a high standard
SCIENCE SOCIETY
A year ago I wrote a report outlining the sad state of the Science Society that must have read like an 'Oxfam' advertisement This was circulated to the Headmaster and various Headsof Department. The immediate response was very gratifying, and everybody who could be of any help was I n what seemedlike avery short period of time we had been given an expense account to cover costs of paint and varnish for the tables; two fluorescent light strips miraculouslyappeared; laboratory stools were given by the Biology Department; the Headmaster donated avery serviceable carpet and made a sizeable cash grant with which we bought a lot of good-quality tools including an invaluable power drill and stand
The Science Society moved into a Golden Age the likes of which I have not seenduring six years of membership Much hard work was put in by senior members to decorate and renovate the room: the excellent facilities we now enjoy are a direct result of this and the co-operation we received A good power supply was the only late-comer, originally because the electrical sytem in the Wolfson Building was incomplete, and then because of the cable shortage The resolution of this delay was quite amusing: one day last term a very harassed Mr. Bullock told me for the umpteenth time that he would install the power supply assoon as he had the cable, and that if I knew anywhere where I could buy cable I had better buy some for the Schoolaswell I took delivery of a 100m. drum of power cable when Mr. Day brought it to me in the middle of a chemistry lessonlater that morning Anyway, Mr Bullock was true to his word and the supply, avery practical nine-point ring main, was completed by the end of that week
Following the pattern of the previous year, membership jumped at the beginning of the Autumn term On Field Day Mr Day took a party from the Society to the industrial museum at I ronbridge, a visit which proved to be awe-inspiring aswell as interesting and informative. They just don't make steam engines like that any more
We are now working at very nearly full capacity, and on Friday afternoons particularly there is not a square inch of bench space New members eagerly pick through old copies of' Practical Electronics' for ideas, whilst the old hands soldier oninspired by never-fading visions of computers, synthesisers, radio telescopes, ten thousand watt amplifiers. . . . But electronics is alive and well and recently our secretary has become involved with the production side of school dramatic events.
Now it seems the days of the present Science Society site are numbered (though nobody seems to know what number we've got to). The present premiseswere originally atemporary offer and have lasted far longer than we had hoped: they are to become a metal store for the Workshop The Science Societywill move, along with the Transport Society and Model Aircraft Club, into the old 'Swop Shop' premises in Castle Street.
The concept of such a 'hobbies centre is obviously a good one and we welcome it as such Better work facilities would be available because there would be no need for expensive duplication of equipment I personally think there is a need for somewhere boys can go during school breaks and before and after school, besides the houserooms and the library (which are more suited to studying than recreational pursuits). Boarders have studies where they can usefully spend time during the day; day boys have no equivalent to this The proposed 'hobbies centre' would provide this for many boys, which would stop the boredom which stems from long lunch breaks. The Science Society already provides this facility for its members, an attribute which we guard jealously Despite having been accused in the past of being acoffee-drinking society, any observer any lunch break would be certain to seecoffee, but equally certain to see people doing things, making things, or discussing things
Our precursory walk around the new premiseswith Mr. Burkill was daunting. Upstairs there was a continuous trickle of water from the ceiling to a bucket in the middle of the floor, and one wall was decorated with several square feet of crude penicillin Assumingthis will be remedied (and we are told steps are being taken in this direction) much work remains to be done before we can move in Because of our large benchesand ex-computer storage cabinets, we shall need two of the four rooms and a part share in the cellar for storage (and still suffer a substantial reduction in floor area): the two rooms had preferably be knocked into one. I hardly dare say it, but we shall also need a nine-point ring main
At present it looks as through we shall have to remain aswe are until the new premises are ready to move into i.e. dried out, decorated, wired up and with good lighting (essential for our work) This way we should minimise the disruption, though work will have to be faced I n the meantime the last two years' effort is flowering, and it has been very worthwhile One day I shall write the definitive history, for the Socety seems to represent the microcosm of a minority religious sect I should like to thank on behalf of the Society all those who have helped us in any way; my fellow committee members; and particularly Mr Day for his continued help and encouragement.
T M Beardsley
COMPUTER STUDIES
This year saw the introduction of computer studies in the school. More than eighty sixth formers were able to learn more about computers, including how to programme them, through the general studies options Also a group of specialistsmet on Friday afternoons to do more advanced programming work. We have been greatly helped in this my Mr. Gladwin and Mr. Woodnut of Kays, who have enabled usto try out our programmes on the Kays computer At present we are working on various projects involving the Geography and Physics departments
CHESS 1973/74
This was a very good season, and we played creditably in each of the three competitions we entered. This was despite being forced to usetwenty-two players in the two teams of six over the season.
In the SundayTimes K.O. Tournament, our first team reached the semi-final, and our second the quarter-final of the zonal stage This isthe best the School has done in this competition I n both Seniorand Junior sections of the Schools' League we came in the top half of the table. In fact the Juniors managed to draw with and beat the eventual winners of their section in the two games they had with them
During the winter term, we had over forty members, but this dropped to about thirty in the spring term. We ran aclub for the fourth-formers and had a largeresponse.
The winner of this year's Chess Tournament was Michael Hershman (CI) who beat Anthony Fitzgibbon (H) in the final
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The school dig this year aimed to follow up discoveriesmade during the last century. The Victorian rebuilders of the Cathedral had dug a large pit on the south side of the choir beside the eastern transept; in this they had discovereda length of wall. This could have been part of asmall side chapel of the Norman crypt or a south-eastern tower dating from a similar period
Excavation started in the winter —with all the problems that winter digging brings; particularly flooding, cold and lack of light Lighting arrived by the spring but the spout from the roof continued to flood the trench throughout the year The wall was discovered in a pit, therefore the logical move was to locate this pit, empty it and expose the wall However there were complications in the form of a hundred years of cathedral rubbish and large deposits of compost Eventually the pit was found and a length of wall just over a metre wide appeared It was built of unworked lumps of limestone mortared together; the outer surface was unfinished but the only course of stone on the inner side still had asmooth surface of plaster adhering to it The evidence of the wall does not conclusivelyshow there to have been either a side chapel or a tower; the construction of the wall is massiveenough for either theory to be plausible. Work inside the Cathedral has revealed the adjacent area of crypt — careful examination of the relationship between our wall and the crypt could prove or disprove the chapel theory. 11 is difficult to prove these remains to be of a tower; next season's work to the north of the Cathedralshould give us a parallel example.
Most of this winter will be spent processingthe evidence of finds, photographs, plans and notes; there are several thousand items which have to be catalogued. Next year we hope to dig on the north side of the Cathedral, with similar aims to the last season's excavation.
MUSIC 1974
The first important musical event of the academic year was the house music competition, which took place on October 23rd. The high standard of previous years was maintained, particularly in a more professional approach to the part-singing School House emerged the eventual winners through consistency of achievement, despite excellent individual performances from members of other houses
Some of the outstanding items from the competition were to be heard again at the Christmas concert on December 14th, which had a remarkably mixed programme: aswell as piano and instrumental numbers, there were items from the choir and orchestra, readings and carols The acquisition of a guitar player to the peripatetic teaching staff was reflected in the performance of three guitar trios, a welcome departure from the more conventional fare usually to be heard at these concerts
The third important event of this busy term was a concert given by the school choir in the gallery of College Hall, consisting of the ' Messe de Minuit' by Charpentier and Handel's anthem 'Zadok the Priest', which contained some impressive singing by the choir and able organ accompaniments by members of the school.
After the intense activity of the Autumn term, the Spring term contained comparatively little musically, it being the 'year off from Gilbert and Sullivan However, alongside 'official musical activity, the 'Keys Society' had been founded, a bold venture which got off to a good start and seems to be well set for the future The Summer term was absolutely dominated by the 'Verdi Requiem' to the exclusion of most other concerts, except those organized by the Keys Society' This performance provided a fine climax to a year which was probably the busiest and most exciting that I remember
THE KING'S SCHOOL KEYS SOCIETY
The Keys Society was formed in the Autumn Term 1973; it is a musical society, which is run entirely by boys, who organize informal chamber concerts during the Winter
The Patron of the Society is Professor Ivor Keys, a governor of the school and head of the music department of Birmingham University We were delighted that Professor Keys agreed to be the Society's Patron, and he is coming here to give a lecture-recital in November
The Society has a committee of six boys, each of whom arrange a concert during the two winter terms. The boy arranging a concert has to choose a programme, have programmes printed, organise publicity, and so on. It is quite an undertaking to arrange such a concert, but it is a valuable experience. These concerts are also designed to encourage all instrumental playing in the school, particularly string playing, and to provide more opportunity for boys to perform in public. There have been four concerts so far, the first of which, arranged by Jonathan Darlington, was h eld in February. Atall the concerts, a collection istaken, not only to help cover expenses, but also to provide money to engage artists from outside the school to give recitals during the summer term.
R. Hemingway.
THE VERDI REQUIEM
As a musical and religious experience, the Verdi Requiem stands alone. No other work interprets the liturgy with such unabashed passion or with such unashamed use of melody Up to about fifteen years ago, it seemed to many of us quite outside the accepted canons of church music. Today, we have a far greater appreciation of the Catholic approach to the liturgy from the Monteverdi 'Vespers', through the Haydn Masses, the Rossini 'Stabat Mater' to Verdi's masterpiece No longer are our views on what is fitting circumscribed by Reformation theology or Puritan prejudice. We still love the Messiahand the Bach Passions, but we now understand that different approaches to liturgical texts are equally valid Modern composers like Britten, in his 'War Requiem', Penderewski, in his'St. Luke Passion', and Bernstein, in his Mass, have followed Verdi's uninhibited dramatic and humanistic approach to traditional texts
It was a brave move on Mr Bramma's part to perform this masterpiece with the school choir (almost exactly 100 years after its first performance) The result was inspiring Few members of the audience can have had the same opportunity as the writer of playing over the performance again and again It stands up very well to repeated hearings The interpretation was uncompromisingly dramatic — it owed more to La Scala, Milan, than to an English cathedral mattins Its chief feature is a senseof movement. In the long Dies Irae', it is easyfor a conductor to allow the several sections to fall apart, making a series of short movements Bramma avoided this pitfall with supreme success — each section flowed into the next and the whole movement was revealed as one great dramatic sweep, from the terrifying first 'Dies Irae' to the final Amen at the conclusion of the 'Lacrymosa.'
The choir has never sounded better. The lovely, open, natural tone of the boy sopranos gave the performance a freshness Diction was good, particularly in the opening Requiem aeternum and the closing Libera Me'. The intricate fugal writing of the Sanctus was tackled with remarkable skill, whilst the contrasting, lyrical, 'Benedictus'was sung with tender sweetness with that characteristic King's Worcester sound — which manages to bring a gulp into at least one listener's throat — a sound which verges on the borders of sentimentality, but never crosses them! After a memorable 'Sanctus', the 'Agnus Dei was somewhat disappointing: the choir lacked precision However, they made amends in the final Libera Me' where their zest and conviction carried the day.
The four soloists entered fully into the spirit of the performance They sang in a dramatic, italianate syle, totally suited to the work. Alan Fairs was particularly impressive in 'Confutatis Maledictis' towards the end of the 'Dies Irae' Ian Thompson's voice was perhaps a little small for the 'Ingemisco', but his style and phrasing were impeccable Linda Young sang with controlled dignity and provided an appropriate contrast to the soprano, Valerie Hill, whose part demands — and received in full measure — uninhibited passion Miss Hill rose magnificently to the occasion in the closing 'Libera Me'
Considering how little opportunity it hasto practise together the orchestra performed very well. Bramma's tempi were flexible and fluid. It could not have been easy for the orchestra to follow these, but they succeeded In saying this, I offer no criticism of the conductor whose performance ranked, in my mind, with those of some very well-known musicians If I may make one criticism, it is that he should reconsider the placing of brass in College Hall. Seated to the right, they dominate the orchestral texture and drown the tenos Also their sound sets up undue echoes However the evening was atriumph for all concerned —especially Harry Bramma
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WITHOUT SUBSTANCE?
ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD
The trouble with Tom Stoppard isthat he's too clever. The variety and brilliance of his eloquence, the cascading succession of linguistic arabesques and pas de deux advertise a wit that is at once stunning and distracting 'Now might I do it, Pat' George Moore of Jumpers tells his pet tortoise in an arcane parody of Hamlet; in Travesties, his latest play, Tristan Tzara's'heart belongs to Dada'; and the opening of After Magritte has Mrs Harris (Thelma) dressedin afull length ballgown engaged in conversation with her husband, who is, incidentally, attired in thigh-length green rubber fishing waders, black evening dresstrousers and a bare torso, about the light in their sitting room:
Thelma: It's electric, dear
Harris: (mildly) I didn't think it was a flaming torch
Thelma: There's no need to use language That's what I alwayssay Now Stoppard's need is to uselanguage — but to what end?The suspicion isthat hisplays, though glittering and entertaining in performance, a seriesof scintillating echoes, suggestions, allusions, exuberances,are never more than superficially profound and always self-indulgent, even self-conscious
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead ought to be more than this The notion of examining the 'other' lives of these two minor characters of Hamlet is promising and the reiterated and ironic statement that they have no existenceapart from what Shakespeare confers on them, even to the point of themselves confusing their own identities, may have something to say about our human situation. The play, which by its very nature impinges on or, rather, mixes what we understand by appearance and reality has always been a respectable metaphor for human perception of the self and of the world The difficulty isthat here we never quite arrive at any philosophical point of reference which would give the whole thing a unified artistic structure. Of course, a play should entertain and it does that sumptuously but this one suggestsover and over again in its language and subject matter that it issomething more. It remains in performance, and afterwards, a series of episodes handled with a skilful sense of pace, stagecraft and humour, but related only by superficialities
None of this must detract from Colin Gray's superU production in March which did everything that, and sometimes more than, the raw material allowed The insistence on the recurring patterns of insight, or rather lack of it, achieved by the protagonists in subtly contrived gesture and movement did much to emphasisStoppard's illusion of unity Mark Dewison and Rik Mayall deserve the highest commendation for remembering — let alone sustaining interestingly — the apparently interminably repetitious exchanges. Of course, as in Godot, to which the playwright owes a considerabledebt, it is a repetition with variation and it is in the variation that any progression of understanding or feeling — or, again, lack of it, — is charged Here this production succeeded magnificently; the action was always complementary to the words — would that the same could be said about the more recent efforts of the RSC at Stratford! These two were also largely responsiblefor establishing the successful rapport with the audiencewhich characterised the whole production, born of asympathetic understanding of the text, and asense of timing unusual in actors of necessarily limited experience
If these two set the tone, it was at least competently sustained by the rest of the cast with Richard Wallace asan enthusiastic Player who always sounded convincing and sometimes convinced There is little left for the rest to do who, as the cast of Hamlet, play their 'inverted' roles with studied but remote efficiency.
It is never easyto perform or to direct a play 'in the round' and, too often, such a production suffers more than it gains from such a conception Mr Gray managed to convince us that his was the only way in which Rosencrantz and Guildenstern could be played; the whole of the large playing area was usedwith plenty of variety and ingenuity though from time to time it might have benefited from fuller and more sensitive lighting; at no time did the actors forget that the whole of their audience needed feeding with something — even when aspeaking actor had his back to one section, and this seemed to be a rare occurrence asthe action was in almost constant motion, a gesture or reaction from another sustained the feeling of total involvement that scarcely flagged
In a review of an early performance of the play Ronald Bryden described it as 'an erudite comedy, punning, far-fetched, leaping from depth to dizziness.' It is all that; it was certainly not the fault of all concerned in this exciting and inventive King's Schoolproduction that it did not become more
King s schoo l worceste r Tom Stoppard'f
ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD
THE HOLLOW CROWN AND UNDER MILK WOOD
The increasing number of small drama productions initiated and produced by members of the school has been one welcome sign of the development in our cultural life during the past year or so A group of boys largely basedin Choir Housechoseto perform TheHollow Crown in March and their own adaptation of UnderMilk Wood in June Despite limited facilities — the stage in the Old Library is almost as formidable an obstacle asthat of College Hall —they achieved a remarkably high standard of performance A room which holds at most no more than 65 people was an ideal setting for the seriesof intimate readings and historical vignettes that is The Hollow Crown. David Lambert deserves special mention for his tireless efforts in promoting the whole venture aswell as performing some major parts in it I found Under Milk Woodless satisfying; it was, of course, originally conceivedas a radio play for voices and when performed on the stage much of its immediacy and charm has gone Add to this a substantial abbreviation of the text and what was left was afunny and well-timed seriesof episodes which had lost their justification for occurring together. I hope we are going to see and hear more of this group, especially of Paul Milton and Richard Harman; they are all as yet pre-Vlth form and already seemto have acquireda sense of timing and a stage maturity that are unusually assured If I have any criticism of their efforts it is that they choose to play too often and too much the same sort of parts; they have in their repertoire nothing between 'Ercles vein' and the one-eyebrow-raised ironic This they do very well; it is now time for them to explore new territory
VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE
" A View from the Bridge" provided a refreshing contrast to the type of play we have seen at King's during the last two or three years Its more naturalistic approach demanded rather different skills from its actors than the plays of 'The Theatre of the Absurd' and other closely related contemporary plays To be convincing, intimate domestic drama requires a higher degree of detailed verisimilitude, more especially in asituation where the audience and the actors were necessarily so close, and this was generously fulfilled by most of the cast of Tim Crow's production. Hazards which might have floored some more professional actors, such asthe difficult American or Italian accents, were handled convincingly and consistently and no one in the audience would have known that ten inches beyond the back exit the cast had to assumethe role of cat burglars in order to make their escape from the set
Simon Tunkin (Eddie Carbone) avoided the trap of giving too much away too early, managing a well modulated progression from uneasiness to obsessive passion Eddieis singled out amongst the other characters as a man more sinning than sinned against but Simon gave a sympathetic rendering, convincing us that Eddieis incapable of acting against adeeply felt emotion which he is loath to admit in himself A brilliant performance right down to the minor details such as the eating of his apple after the meal and talking between mouthfuls!
Of the two Italians Marco (Mark Dewison) provided a good taciturn foil to the more garrulous Rodolpho Mark Dewison gavethe suggestion of brooding power, brought to a climax in the tableau when he held the chair over Eddie's head after their trial of strength I n the knife fight at the end Marco needed more space than the confined set would allow to demonstrate in action what he would not or could not in words
Rodolph (John Hollway) was a disarming and attractive figure giving no substanceto Eddie's allegations against him John Hollway attained his best moments in the scenes confronting Eddie, but where he was required to act the lover's part both he and Sheila Popert (Catherine) were slightly awkward and wooden —however inexperienced the characters are, and Catherine certainly admits that she "knows nothing", the strength of their feeling should come over
As with Rodolpho, Catherine was more convincing in her relationship with Eddiethan with anyone else Beatrice's part was more complex and difficult and Cindy Pound gave a mature and tactful performance
Arthur Miller employs the figure of Alfieri to put the action in perspective, to give the sense that the potential for such a situation is present in every age and in every place — "In some Caesar's year, in Calabriaperhapsor on the cliff at Syracuse, another lawyer quite differently dressed heard the same complaints, and sat there as powerless as I and watched it run its bloody course," — and the inevitable end of such a situation once it has taken shape. "I could seeevery step coming, step after step, like adark figure walking down a hall towards a certain door." Clive Craske seemedto me to give astronger impression of the weight of this knowledge and of his impotence to change the course of events but he lacked David Lambert's (with whom he shared the part) consistently clear delivery of the words
The stunning visual and auditory image of the climax of the play, the fear actually experienced at such a spectacleand Alfieri's words about Eddie ("not purely good, but himself purely, for he allowed himself to be wholly known") will reverberate in the mind for a long time
P.G.D
RAF . SECTION CAMP
Our camp this year was at R A F Brawdy, Pembrokeshire
Brawdy is a base recently relinquished by the Royal Navy. It was being renovated for Hunter aircraft, which are to be flown for advanced fighter training. We, however, only had two R. A.F. Rescue Helicoptersl
Activities included a trip on an R A F Rescue Launch, a most interesting and enjoyable visit to a Military Resarch Centre and an orienteering exercise, won by our section The prize shield is now in the section hut.
Flying was curtailed due to the fuel crisis but a few cadets managed to have a flight in one of the helicopters
Some shooting was done with both .22 and .303 rifles. Swimming proficiencies were obtained by most cadets (some for the second time) when we visited the nearby swimming pool For evening entertainment we had bowling, film shows and a coach to the nearest town, the Mess having not yet been opened
The addition of good food and accommodation resulted in a most enjoyable week.
J. L. Buchanan
RAF . SECTION
A most successful year has seen the best examination results ever In December 1973 proficiency part 111 produced five distinctions and a credit The distinctions were obtained bv Bosley SJB Buchanan JL, Ebery MJ, Hardyman MKJ and Ridley-JonesBD, whilst Magowan KTH obtained a credit. The eight cadets who took proficiency part II in April 1974 all gained distinctions, one with 97% These cadets were Allison JR, Andrews GD, Heinrich CSt JS, Prior NC, Putley D, Smith HG, Verity MW and Wallis GT
Field day activities consisted of flying at Filton on two occasions(which included some aerobatics) and an interesting visit to R.A.F Shawbury Here, we had excellent lectures about survival at sea, in the jungle and in arctic conditions. There were two vacanciesfor a gliding course and both Fit. Sgt. J. L. Buchanan and Cpl. K. T. H. Magowan qualf iied for their British Gliding Association certificates Fit Sgt riuchanan is now the senior N C 0 of the School Cadet Forceand Sgt B D Ridley-Jones the senior N CO of the R.A.F Section, succeeding his brother from the previous year Other promotions were given to Ebery MJ and Hardyman MKJ, both becoming Corporals
Training had included several exercises, dinghy drill and life-saving (in the warm weatherl), films and classroom instruction.
B.D Ridley-Jones
There were a total of 73 boys in the Scout Group this year; considerably more than for some years past. Activities included many visits to the Outdoor Activities Centre at Llanbedr, Field Days on the Malverns and in Wales, and camps at Llanbedr and inScotland.
The County Commissionersidea of a 'Safari Challenge'was well received, and five patrols successfully completed three stages.
At the end of the year we were all very sorry to say good-bye to Mr. Cattermole. For ten years he has led Scouts within the Group in a wide and stimulating range of activities, including not merely basic scoutcraft but also sailing, climbing, orienteering, bell-ringing, singing and practical handyman jobs Latterly he has brought Troop 3 to a wholly admirable state of preparedness and keenness We are all deeply in his debt for his dedication, his good-humour and patience, and his enterprise. I n the last week of the summer term a presentation of a set of cut glasswine glasses was made to him by his scouts.
This account of the Group's activities can most suitably be concluded by quoting Mr Cattermole's laconic report on his last camp with us.
Tuesday Aug 20...Set off from Worcester to catch the 2240 motorail from Crewe to Inverness
Wednesday Aug 21 Emerged from train at 0700 visited the Gorge of Corrieshallock before breakfast at Ullapool Arrived at 1200 on the site at Achnehaird beach and pitched camp in about Force 5 wind with some difficulty. The rest of the day was spent settling in in wet and windy conditions, Thursday Aug. 22...Expedition to climb Stack Polly, a most rewarding experience with views across the I nverpolly forest and the Summer Isles Wind dropped sufficiently to allow the midges to do their stuff with afair degree of efficiency
Friday Aug 23 Wind and rain resumed but midges desisted, the boys explored the coastline and collected a variety of flotsam and jetsam from which they made camp furniture of a high degree of sophistication
Saturday Aug. 24 Expedition to Lochinver along a road such as the School Bus has never before experienced: it took an hour to do the 14 miles but the views were worth the effort We discovered at Inverkirkaig a bookshop as well stocked asany in Worcester (that need not be very good as a qualification, but in a village of about 20 crofts it was a surprise)
Sunday Aug. 25 The day dawned clear and windy and the boys set off orienteering on the Rhuba Mhor peninsula discovering, among other things, Colin Cunningham's croft where they were well received (Barbara and I had walked out the day before to warn him of a possible invasion) By lunchtime the wind had freshened to about Force 7 and a playful gust flattened many of the tents on the site. We lost three of our tents (only one of them permanently) within ten minutes and the midday meal was served with some difficulty. It had now become impossible for usto hope to remain on the site and we were received as refugees at the Village Hall in Achiltibuie The local people were very helpful and took a great deal of trouble over us The village school was put at our disposal for cooking facilities and for use of their cloakrooms to enable us to clean up ourselves and our equipment.
Monday Aug 26 was a splendid day in which we went out to Tanera Mhor for the day and encountered Ian Rogers (OV)
Tuesday Aug 27 was again clear and we took a boat trip around the Islands landing at Tanera Beag for a picnic
Wednesday Aug. 28 we packed up to leave and called at Rogie Falls and Loch Ness on our way to catch the night train home.
D.A.
A disappointing season This can be mainly attributed to the fact that we lost many key players either to the 1 st XV or to other sports.
Our first match was a difficult one against a very strong side from Bishops School, Hereford, which we lost rather heavily, even though they ended up with only thirteen players on the fieldl I n the next game we did manage to defeat Bromsgrove School with the help of the under sixteen players from the 1st XV. However we were unable to retain these players and consequently lost the next two games to Brecon and Warwick. The latter fielded a very strong team, and we were no match for them in any phase of the game. The team did recover some of its lost confidence by defeating athird XV from Dean Close, but then went on to loseto WRGS and KES Birmingham
In the Worcestershire Under 16 Cup, we relied upon the best players from the Under 15side to retain the trophy
The Captain for the season was P. Jamesand the Vice Captain M. Parker.
Under 15 Rugby
"What I noticed most was the tremendous atmosphere and respect for other players we all had in our team'' These words appear among the end of season comments in the record book which is kept by the captain as a match by match account of the season It is unnecessary to point out that a side which only lost one match and included among its victims Christ's Brecon, King Edward's Birmingham, Belmont Abbey and WRGS (Twice) was full of individual talent It is also unnecessary to point out the high level of team work it achieved to produce these results, and the amount of work and enthusiasm put in by the players in the team and, most importantly, the reserves Such things one would expect, but the fact that the captain feels he can say what he has said shows that the players have experienced the most satisfying and valuable aspect of taking part in any group activity I'm sure most people would agree with this sentiment even if they would question this particular purpose — namely knocking hell out of fifteen other people in pursuit of an oval ball. It's a beautiful game really!
This team lost to King Edward's Stourbridge — a strange aberration. They were dominant in all aspects of the game except the final score Stourbridge, to their credit, were extremely tenacious in defence — they had to be. The hardest games were those against Belmont Abbey and King Edward's Birmingham The former game was important because it was a new fixture with a school of high rugby reputation; the win was the more creditable becausethey came'from behind and because the backs, in particular, had to come through a spell in which they could do nothing right This tenacity, perhaps, beyond individual and collective skill, was the team's greatest attribute and was best demonstrated against King Edward's Birmingham Birmingham were unbeaten, a physically strong side who had a centre who had trounced the Worcestershire backs in an earlier match at county level This player made no impression on the game In addition, Birmingham were good scrumagers — King's only real weakness Thus, there were long periods of pressure at the start of each half, but it was characteristic of this side that they ended each half well on top, scored three tries and always had forwards up in support despite the pressure they had been under
The last thing to say is that they have not yet reached their peak — there is room to improve and they have the capacity and enthusiasm to do so I look forward to the day when the backs actually remember to execute one of the many moves we spent hours practising
The following represented the school: S R Brooks, A F Partington, G Llewellyn, M E Bundred, D. A. Hershman, A. A. Whittal-Williams, N. C. Fairlie (Captain), G. A. Parricelli, P. F. Warner, C P V Liddall, M A Bale, J D Wilesmith, M K Patrick, M A Croom, M Kentish, A P Robinson, S R Newman, T M Boseley, M Foley, S G Christian
UNDER FOURTEEN XV
I nitially, I had few aspirations for this year's squad and by mid November my occasional medicinal ale seemed to have become distinctly saline with regular Saturday evening sessionsof the traditional rugby player's practice of crying into his beer. The season started with a series of missed chances (how can you crossthe line of Christ's College Brecon twice and then drop the ball?) and misfortunes, but once you have reached the bottom of the barrel there is only one solution — start another! I ndeed once we reached the half term watershed then we could only improve and the progress could not have been more dramatic with ultimately eight players (R Salt, J Pritchard, I Smith, S Mason, S Cole, R Davis, S Mills and J Cowper) representing Worchestershire Schools. The Ted Burnham Trophy was retained with an overwhelming victory over Bridley Moor H.S in the Final, but the winning of the County SevensTrophy gave even more pleasure and included victories over King Charles Kidder-minster and the Royal Grammar School
The Jekyll and Hydetransformation could not be more adequately illustrated than in two matches played against Oldswinford Hospital Schoolwithin a week The first, at home, was lost 84, the second, away, was won 82-0! Similarly, a very heavy defeat by King Edward VI G S Stourbridge was turned to a 6-6 draw within two months. Only one match was lost in the Spring term and at one stage four victories were recorded within five days, including the prize scalp of Belmont Abbey School, Hereford
The improvement was no chance happening but the result of much determination and hard work Enthusiasm was never a quality found wanting in a large squad of players all competing for team places I n all 27 players represented the school A large pack with some outstanding work in the lineout by Mills and Davis was well supported by the others in the front five. This very stable base, who provided the bulk of the county team also, was well supported by an excellent half back combination of Salt and Pritchard, by some strong running from Smith in the centre and from Townsend at full back — a valuable, if small, Christmas present from Salisbury.
A tremendous spirit developed within the team which in no small way contributed to its ultimate success. This side refused to admit they could be beaten and after initial set backs seldom were They deserved success — and it made my beer a lot more palatable!
B. A. B.
1st XI CRICKET 1974
This was so nearly avery successful season As it was, it was quite satisfactory, but with a bit more luck with form and availability probably only one school match would have been lost. WRGS were handsomely beaten King Edward's Birmingham were beaten with a struggle Best of all, a very strong Worcester Gentlemen batting side was bowled out for 42 and thrashed A fourth win was recorded against Hereford Cathedral School. Warwick and Solihull, both strong sides, could well have been beaten had the batsmen provided even a respectable total to bowl at, for this was a strong all round bowling side and both Warwick and Solihull lost a lot of wickets in achieving their modest targets.
The batting was the problem —and the failure to bat well was the result of a number of unfortunate factors First of all, Fildes, the captain and a leading bowler aswell, did not find his 1973 form — understandable in that he found himself with so many responsibilities. He captained the side well: he always attacked, he had the happy knack of changing the bowlers successfully and was always thinking about the game in between holding slip catches and taking vital wickets (Perhaps heunder-bowled himself, but then he had a lot of bowlers to use.) 11 was not altogether surprising that his batting suffered In addition, Darlington, the other batsman with two years' experience, only played four matches against schoolsbecause of his musical commitments. This not only meant that the side was regularly deprived of a very solid batsman but also that there was never a settled batting order: the number three position, for example, was never satisfactorily filled. Thus, Norton, the only batsman who claimed a regular position (opener), was the only player to score consistently In his first season he did very well to score over four hundred runs Greater experience and power will turn twenties, thirties and forties into sixties and seventies He has a fair technique and excellent concentration. If he and Darlington had opened the batting in every match, there is no knowing what effect this would have had on the other batsmen and on the side's cricket As an instance, they put on 82 for the first wicket against Bromsgrove in an hour, and the side dominated the game throughout, just failing in the final overs to remove the tail. Of the others, Cook, Layton and Stoddard were all too tentative to do themselvesjustice, while Sproson lacked the concentration to make the most of his talent, though twice, against Malvern and the XL Club, he did what he was always telling us he was going to do. Fardon, at the end of the season, proved that he should have been promoted earlier Francis, like Norton, showed the merit of concentration, only being dismissedthree times in the season. Moseleyretained the number eleven position unchallenged — but, as captain next year, he could be opening the batting who can tell?I
The bowling was only once collared by another school side — the Crypt, who had four of the best schoolboy batsmen in one side I've ever seen. They only needed four —maybe they had more Otherwise there was bowling for all occasions Francis,before he was troubled by injury, was an ideal spearhead Batsmen were always compelled to play and very often were not good enough to get atouch when the ball moved either way off the wicket. He was not lucky, but took no chances when taking a hat-trick against WRGS —two bowled, one LBW Stoddard was fast for four overs and improved his accuracy considerably: his season was climaxed by extracting the same stump three times to dismiss the first three Worcestershire Gentlemen. Dagg, when he forced his way into the side, had the knack of getting people out in all sorts of ways, producing his best against the County Cluband Ground side. Cook, a most skilful bowler of slow medium pace, was always treated with respect, though he had not quite the experience to recognisethat a batsman who hit him in the air for runs was not so much getting on top of him as desperate Sproson with leg breaks bought valuable wickets, but tried to experiment too much and tended to lose control when he was on top Fildes took the wickets of a number of batsmen who thought he was easy and found that if they swung at him they often missedand were out
The fielding was keen and soundish if not particularly athletic — the throwing, as Moseley the wicket-keeper will testify, was not very accurate He isto be congratulated on a consistently high standard of wicket-keeping throughout the season: most opponents masters in charge commented on the quality of his work. He was rewarded with games for the County 2nd XI and the Club and Ground side
The tour to Cambridgeat half term was regarded by all as asuccess —though, because a number of 1 st XI players were understandably unavailable at this time, the cricket was not as successful as it might have been. Anyhow, Bishop Stortford and The Leys said that they would not object to seeing us again, and Bedford Modern are visiting us next year The Cricket Week which ended the school season was also a satisfactory arrangement, and the side performed creditably against adult sides, apart from a rather tired performance against the OVson the Friday.
The side played a lot of good cricket in 1974 and seemedto enjoy playing in each other's company — they weren't short of ajoker or two In this respect, Jinman, the secretary, was an important factor Though he was not a 1 st XI player, he had much to do with the good spirits of the cricket club and is to be commended for his very efficient organising of many of its functions. I wish they'd all had a bit more luck
BATTING AVERAGES
C.H.G
Second Eleven 1974
Played 8 Won 5 Drawn 2 Lost 1
This was a very good seasonfor the 2nd XI under the guidance of Dr Chatterjee The team spirit was always high, and this helped us to beat the Grammar School especially.
The first match against Warwick should have been won, but as soon as we looked as if we would win, wickets were thrown away and we ended up 4 runs short Confidence grew as an Old Vigornian side was soundly beaten. The next four matches were won resoundingly, except the tense struggle against the Grammar School This match was the match of the season, As we were 96-8 approaching tea, we were in some position of insecurity, but in fact we declared 20 minutes after tea at 140-9, Tunkin and Fardon having accumulated some quick runs. As soon as WRGS went into bat we knew we would have to work for our wickets, but the guile of Sheppard was just enough (6-11) and we dismissedthe last man with the last ball of the match.
The loss against Solihull was narrow, but we didn't quite make it The last match was a bit of a disappointment as KES Birmingham scraped for their runs, not really giving us enough time for the required total. The bowling was spearheaded throughout the season by S. Tunkin, with the spin of G Sheppard and A Baxter, who took most of the wickets The side really lacked another good fast bowler, but support was given by A Clarke,J Fardon, M Meyrick and J Shardlow There were good innings played by M. Meyrick, P. James, T. Jamesand J. Fardon. The fielding was keen, if erratic at times, except S Holder who could hardly be faulted P Southall improved throughout the season and developed into a competent keeper Generally the side enjoyed their cricket and certainly looked like ateam that would never give up.
J Fardon
U15 XI
The overall results of this XI showed a remarkable consistency: they won five matches and drew their other two games. They were always able to score a reasonable total quickly.
This side relied on each other and were capable of putting together a very good game of cricket Captained by Savageeach player did something in every game Barker, Mclntosh, Brooks and Savage were the mainstays of the batting but every batsman up to No. 9 made at leat one good score
With only one bowler of pace in the group (Brooks) we always opened with one spinner Savage took this over after a couple of games and bowled extremely well picking up 28 wickets, though Brooks must also take the credit for driving them away from his endl
The variety of slow bowling was endless, so that with a good batting total we were always able to experiment during games.
RESULTS
Kings 35-2 (Barker 22)
Bromsgrove 69 all out (Savage 4-19 O'Donnell 4-13)
W.R.G.S 161-4 dec
Kings 171-5dec. (Barker 62, Mclntosh 37, Foley 20
Solihull 129 (Savage 5-45)
Malvern Col 116 (Savage 4-38)
KES B'ham 100
Hereford Cath 34 all out (Savage 7-22)
Kings 72 for 3 (Brooks 49 )
Kings 144-8 ((Mcintosh 32)
Crypt 80 (Savage 3-18)
Kings 133for 2 (Barker 66
Kings 120-7 (Foley 31)
Kings 103-9 (Savage 25)
Mcintosh34 )
U14 CRICKET
With four matches out of eight won, and two drawn, this was an enthusiastic and quite successful team, who should do well asthey develop more consistency Although Sutton, with 138 runs over the season, was the only batsman regularly to produce scores of over 20, several others showed promise, and on the whole the basic techniques were being correctly learned, if not always applied Of the bowlers Campion,with 25 wickets, looked a good prospect, and Rostand should do well if he can develop more control Townsend, though erratic, took a number of useful wickets
The summer's swimming started off with a burst of anticipation and enthusiasm from both the swimmers and Mr Perriss
Training, which was optional but advisable, took place after school on almost every day; even during recreational swims the master supervising was sometimes asked to rope off two lanes for the special usage of the swimming club Forms were issued on which the participants recorded their achievements so that an accurate record of results could be at hand for reference.
Out of the seven matches which we swam we won five. The senior team was suffering from lack of numbers and a few of the younger members of the club represented the seniors with distinction
The annual Worcester Swimming Gala provided us with two good wins both in the Junior and Open sections The winning of the Open section was very pleasing because it involved the defeat of a strong team from Worcester Swimming Club
On the individual note John Baird represented Division 6 (Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Staffordshire, Birmingham and Coventry) in the National Championships and this was a very good end to a successful season.
M G Robinson and D C B Clark
ATHLETICS
It has been a season very much lacking in support from some of the regular athletes, who were not helped by the lack of staff to take the sport The Sports Day, which has now become a successful midsummer term fixture, was the only day when boys who do not specialise received the chance to compete. On this day several of the school records were broken, notably by Tudor Thomas who has earned respect for his devotion and hard training, deservedly rewarded Other regular members felt that they needed more school matches to help build themselves up for the more important county championships and the matches representing the county which follow for those who are successful at Warley
BASKETBALL
The U16 team had, as expected, a good season However they did not quite manage to come out on top in the Worchestershire Schools league. We are hoping for even better results with next season's team which looks very promising
The senior team however has not been assuccessful As a result we have withdrawn from our membership of the Worchestershire League. This is by no means due to the lack of team potential. For next seasonwe are in the process of arranging fixtures with other schools which should prove more enjoyable and, hopefully, more successful
Many thanks once again to Mr Perriss, Mr Brown, Denison and Foley for their constant and worthwhile coaching
LAWN TENNIS 1974
CAPTAIN: N. KOEHLI
There is little new to report about school tennis in general About forty boys are members of the tennis club; about the same number or rather more play tennis in form games or on occasions when they are not involved in other games.
It is fair to say, I think, that all who play enjoy it, though comparatively few are players of much talent This is largely because most of the best games players are engaged in other sports For several years now we have had a strong school team, a considerable drop in standard to another half dozen or so, and then an even bigger drop to the rest Next year unfortunately the strength at the top will be missing while the other two categories will remain much the same
Fewer matches were played this year, but the quality of fixture was high because it was the weak opposition that was dropped. It is pleasant to record an unbeaten season; in fact in the last three years we have lost only one match (4-5 to Solihull in 1973) This year, on two occasions without a full team, we beat Malven College5-4, W.R.G.S 8-1, K.E.S Birmingham 5-4, Solihull 5>2-3/2, Wrekin College 5-4. Full Colours were re-awarded to P. Hamlett and B. Letham; Half Colours were awarded to J Barker
As I have indicated we shall be very hard pressed next year in the 1st VI We lose Hamlett and Letham who have been in the team for five years. Above all we lose N. Koehli, a player of outstanding ability — in his second year now as a regular member of the County Senior side These three deserve our particular thanks for the service they have given over the last few years
The House Competition was for the first time won by Hostel who beat Chappel, the holders, by 2-1.
R J W James
T. G. Thomas
This year's trip to Vichy at Easter, the fifth visit by the Schoolsince the scheme started in 1969, started on a new note. In view of the relatively small size of the group — we were 21 in all — it was decided for the sake of economy, to travel by train from Worcester to the Channel coast We were therefore denied our usual noisy departure from the EdgarTower by coach The novelty was however much appreciated, despite delays in London before picking up our connection for Dover. The Channel crossing was uneventful, but the whole journey to Vichy taking twenty-four hours through the night and well into the afternoon of the next day was as usual tiring, but enjoyable.
The stay in Vichy passed very pleasantly. Many of the group went away with their families on holiday and the supervisor was thankful not to see them Others, despite suffering minor losses of money and the occasionalstomach upset, were not prevented from having a good time This enjoyment spilled over into the group's short stay of one day in Paris on the way back. One member was enjoying himself so much in Vichy that he missed the train and had to catch the next one That gave the supervisor a chance to get to know the Gare de Lyon really well, and also gave Monsieur Roure, whom we were very pleasedto meet in Paris, the opportunity to demonstrate his city to us with his characteristic engaging modesty We are very grateful to him for giving up time to us when he was very busy.
The return journey, despite the non-appearance of the coach in Paris, was enjoyed by all and we were able to add London in the rush hour to our experience. Anyway we all arrived in Worcester in one piece at 8.30 in the evening on April 11th
My thanks to Julian Thake for his help in the supervision of the arrangements, and to all parents for their support of the scheme, not to mention the group members themselves for making the supervisors' lives tolerable during the trip. A la prochaine foisl
TUt ENGAGEMENT
The whole of the two families were there — her parents, my parents, even Dad had the day off from the mines.
"Well Evan," said the voice of Mam, "What is it that you and Janet wanted to see us about?"
"Yes, do I need a whisky?" said Dad.
"No'; said Mam flatly
"We want to get engaged," I said, "to be married."
Silence.
I repeated it, louder this time. "Wewantto get engaged..'
"I need a whisky."
"Shutup. Yes, love, we heard you, but is it too early?"
"There was this bird," said deaf Grandad, "She had such big "
"Shutup or I'll turn your hearing aid off."
"Sorry," he said, "trying to make conversation It's not polite, you know, to mope I mean a chap can't even talk now."
Janet's and my eyes met; we were trying to look pleasant This might turn out to be a family conflict.
"Well?" I said hopefully The atmosphere in the room smelt of coal, whisky and grandad's cigarettes and seemed heavy as though the air could carry our feelings Mam gave me a know-it-all look.
"You're only 21", she said, "that's not old enough!"
"It is, Mam."
"Well, Mrs. Jones," said Janet's Mam, "if they want to."
"I know, Mrs. Davis, but he should know better. I mean his brother Jack, his marriage lasted only five years."
"Come on Mam, I'm over 18 We shall elope to Golders Green — I mean Gretna Green."
"Yes," she said, "you can". It was easy going from then on.
S. N. Alexander
It was Tuesday, the 22nd of February; the day it had all happened The pain was worse today, it was gaining a power over everything she did, everything was dominated by the note She had first heard the sound that day, when she was playing with some friends in the old library, and they dressed up in some old clothes that she had found in a trunk in the attic, and they pretended to be bandits, and 18th-century-ladies-and-gentlemen, and ghosts, and all the usual things that children are
And then she was standing on the library steps, and she was the queen, and they were giving her the orb, and the poker that looked like a sceptre, and she felt like a queen, with the noise of the jubilant crowd in her ears, and then it happened.
She fell.
Down, down, down, music distorted, her headwas swimming, groping, she couldn't control herself, she thought she was dead
And then she opened her eyes, and staring at her was a woman with fierce, unflickering, searching eyes, that she could hear. A deep humming noise, becoming ever louder and higher, until it reached a pitch that she couldn't bear
She was opening the kissing-gate, walking down the gravel path, past the gravestones, and into the church.
Parson Southeard was there already, and softly said, "Ah, there you are, we have been expecting you."
She stood before him He lowered his hands untiljust above her head, and uttered the Lord's prayer.
He laid his hands on her head, and she felt a swelling of anger in her soul, of evil, morbid stubborness
But she had been through this before, she knew that at this stage she could resist.
The parson began his incantations, he could feel the force within her, and had to protect himself from it, as well as trying to cast it out
Her mind was now fluctuating "God forgive me", "I hate you." Contradictions, screams, the note had gone, but whispers and stifled words were pouring through her mind The ectoplasm began to enter the air around her. The parson was a little frightened; he had never seen this before. He carried on, with renewed strength She could feel the strain imposed upon her soul, the friction of the two conflicting forces
And now the note was coming, the note that seemed to pierce the very stuff that stones are made of It grew, it.threw the parson over the altar, and his head through the canvas screen, she writhed on the floor, and cursed and panted and gasped and screamed
The parson regained his senses, and held the prayer book in his hand The faith he had gave him the strength, the violence, to overcome her writhings and to hold her still.
She felt herself on fire, in water drowning, deaf, blind, dumb, and then a voice drowned the note "Be Gone."
There followed a silence, and then tears, sweet tears of sorrow, and humble begging for forgiveness.
She was cured
JOURNEY
Kaggard and head hung she shuffles dirtily down her unhealthy garden path to the crippled gate, smartly removed from its hinges by carelessuse A nasty object The doggard gate is dragged open, the body goes through the narrow gap created and the doggard gate is weakly pulled to. The unshaved, unkempt privet hedge waves good-bye to her as the wind plays children's games, playroom games with her unsure straw shoulders. She managed to make the other side of the council homely housed road Slumbering, slumping slums followed her down the road, no other mortal was in naked eyesight as she cornered, cautiously, at the completion of her long, arduous journey She moved ungracefully along the official concrete of the concreted concrete pavement that led to a row of doors that were vacated, or so they read.
This is the regular routine of one old lady whose great efforts are necesssaryin order that she may beat the regular rush. Maybe one day the black bib and bow tied, cotton-padded councillors will subsidisethis rare road and give its indignant and protests ignored inhabitants convenient conveniences, neatly installed in neat corners in now neater houses One day, one nature calling for day day day after Maybe they'll do it before the place becomes a tourist attraction in downtown Thorpeforde.
R. V. Farr.
R. J. W. James.
The atmosphere is electric Man fights Man, to the excited throng Millions queue to see the spectacle within the ticket booths and marblestairways Millions wait to see Little Giant tear Big Flab apart, amidst neon lights and packed houses.
The stadium is alive and burning itself in the heat of the hamburgers and pop Millions of Uncle Georges take millions of Auntie Lucies to seetwo men devour each other
On the other hand millions of superstars queue to see millions of spectators go wild over them The atmosphere is electric The people waiting anxiously for the start of the ordeal are electric
The city is electrically charged with millions upon millions of eager beavers, going to see the sights before they work theselves into afrenzy of active support for Big Flab.
Managers wait at the side of the arena, hopefully expecting the biggest financial success of their entire chareer, and chew chewing gum while they look at their own golden nugget of patronage by the masses. The whole world looks at the two heroes of the day, wondering with submerged awe at the marvels of ninteenth century gothic blunders, wrapped lavishly round the walls of the Wormsbridge Coliseum
"Foll-di-rolls, twiddles, and lookl Aunt Hilda from number Twenty-seven!" exclaims Lucy to George
But now all is hushed The crowd waits, awestruck, astheir centres of sporting admiration stride in. Simon issmacked for remarking on the size of Big Flab, and sweets remain in the background until they can be brought out safely, without every member of the assembled clan hissing at the Non-conformists Lights are extinguished and with them a myriad cigarettes are lit
A bell rings Big Flabmeets Little Giant, and is flung to the terrified ground The crowd cheers and all sweets are quickly unwrapped and eaten
The match has begun, and for minutes or hours of super-compressed frenzy, the managers worry and bite their shrivelled fingernails
The lights go on. Lucies, Georges and thousands of uncontrollable Simons make a dash for the door, forgetting Little Giant, Big Flaband their sweets
The crowd has gone, and with it the atmosphere. Only cleaners remain, to sweep up the debris.
M. J. Gunton
It has been close He had "got through" reasonably easily but I was having difficulties A score of 134 points isn't easyto beat and my remaining shot would have to hit the"bull" to enable me to win the contest I looked down the two hundred feet to the distant targets Like two large hypnotized eyesthey gazed slightly sky-ward; immaculate, except for thin wooden lines which pointed into their hearts I followed the line of the misty horizon until my eyes rested on the other target of my opponent. The target had been punctured in the centre, the red pupil, so often that the innards of yellow straw were sticking out One Hundred and Thirty Four I heard again somewhere in the background To my left I knew that the judges and officials were sitting Waiting.
Once again, perhaps for the final time, I drew my right hand back over my shoulder to the feathered arrows. I drew one-of-two out and slowly and deliberately took my hand, holding the arrow, back over my shoulder.
I could feel the spectators straining forward. I heard the creaking of their necksasthey died to look. I knew they were saying, "He never will" but I was all set to win.
As I was placing the yellow feathered arrow into the longbow a faint quiver of the tip told me of the wind I was competing against
The eyeswere still there; mine to the left the other, his, to the right.
I began to draw back the bow Beads of sweat began to roll at the top of my forehead
The crowd, straining to the point of snapping, drew in their breath
I took note of the wind — my other real opponent There was perhaps a slight South Westerly breeze whispering across the two hundred feet
My elbow bent. The cord containing the truth, win or lose, began" to pull back the bow.
Spectators watching, judges watching, wind watching, him watching, eyeswatching, me watching. Waiting.
The bow suddenly let its excitement go It kicked and let loosethat yellow-end stick that I hoped would hit the bull
The arrow rose, the tip wavered. The crowd looked up; followed the arrow in its cool flight. They followed it like in a slow motion tennis tournament The arrow rose, it fell, it rose again!
Everyone suddenly stood up I thought the noisewould interrupt the arrow's concentration, but as I was looking at the officials I heard an almighty roar. The crowd leapt up and down — even the judges screamed I flung my sweat-greasy head around to face the victory
I had split my former bull-s-eye arrow I had won I had won!!
Outright winner Splitting beats all I had won! The whole ground exploded with me at the centre! Victory was mine!!
P. T. Brinsley
O.V NEWS
For many years now these notes have been written by John Pimley But as many of you will know, John has decided to retire as Secretary of the O.V. Club.
John and Paddy have achieved a great deal during this period to ensure the continued success of the annual re-union week-ends. Their organising capabilities are second to none. The smooth running of the Club's affairs over the years is a testimony to their dedication to O.V.s and the School
To mark his retirement from office, a presentation was made to John and Paddy at the Club's Annual meeting prior to the re-union dinner.
The dinner was again a success, although attended by slightly less people than in 1973 The guest speaker, Mr Donald Lindsay, former Headmaster of Malvern College,who is now with the Independent Schools Information Service, gave an inspiring and enteretaining speech.
The ball, held in May,was again highly successful and well attended
IMPORTANT DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
FRIDAY MAY 9th 1975-ANNUAL BALL IN COLLEGE HALL.
SATURDAY JUNE 15th 1975-ANNUAL CRICKET MATCH AGAINST THE SCHOOL
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 20th—ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
LADY GUESTS RECEPTION
O.V CLUB ANNUAL RE-UNION DINNER, COLLEGE HALL Lady guests to be invited SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 22nd-CATHERAL SERVICE.
The annual cricket match against the School will take place on June 15th in 1975 The object of moving this date from May is to enable more "University" O.V.s to play The Club hope that more O.V.s will be able to make the pilgrimage to Wocester for this traditional fixture than has been the case in recent years
As an economy measure, the Vigornian magazine is being sent to members together with the Spring Circular in 1975 The register of members has been distributed and has proved a success If any member can supply information about himself or other O.V.s to enable corrections to be made, the Secretary will be pleased to hear from them all All future correspondence should beaddressed toT E A Mackie, "The Wickets", 116 Laugherne Road, St John's, Worcester WR2 5LT
Finally, congratulations to all who have obtained their degrees or admission to Universities or Colleges of Further Education We wish them all well
T.E.A.M.
Cricket and the weather are synonymous; this being one of many facets which go to make the game so incomparable Any involvement on a more national scale leavesone in no doubt that cricket can provide enough variety of interest to satisfy every conceivable taste
The cool but dry weekends of the early and middle part of the seasongave us a lot of cricket, but mid August heralded an early Autumn and the cancellation of many matches September was terribly dismal; the only cricketer we know to derive any enjoyment from the game this month being one Peter Hunt of Studley. He scored a massive 133 not out, which is easily the highest score against us in 27 years
These notes are written a little too early for a look at the averages, but, despite our game at Studley, most of the regular players had a reasonable season A few comments on our obviously poor playing record may be in order here for without doubt our players can more than hold their own in local cricket circles We lack members able to fill the vital positions of middle order attacking batsmen and an opening quick bowler, and whenever the club is able to play O.V.s with these talents then the side istransformed into avery good one. Still the game is all important, winning matches taking second place to the enjoyment of taking part and meeting old friends
All is not woe fortunately. Peter Bourne scoreda maiden century in our home victory against the Old Carolians, and both he and Bill Jones socred over 600 runs during the season Alec Mackie, John Wadley and David Smith all scored runs including several fifties at the right time Mike Southall was the outstanding all rounder with 400 runs and over 70 wickets, and he was given fully justified recognition in his selection for the Worcestershire Cricket Association Rained off after a few overs of course.
While on the subject of selection, congratulations are due to Shaun Moseley for being picked for the Worcestershire Second Eleven in more than one game Has this feat been achieved by any other member of King's since B. G. Stevens in the early part of this century?
John Haywood added another 50 wickets to his already enormous total and, as always, his presence made our bowling look as though it meant business So many O.V.sturn out for us that it is impossible to mention them all However it was pleasing to see the return of Robin Smith, David Thomas and Robin Vincent after several years, while Steven Tomlinson and Mike Pimley were among those who would have benefited from more cricket Steve Rock and Chris Wood were very useful all rounders and the latter was just beginning to score a lot of runs when he was forced from the scene
Mike Dudley was one of the mainstays of the second eleven, and here we relied a lot on our many young friends from School There is a lot of talent there cricket wise and if the boys get the confidence that will come from using the improving grass practice nets we are going to find the next match against the School rather difficult. Colin Gray, besides playing some fine innings for us, is almost totally responsible for keeping our second eleven going, and we are most grateful to him
John Potter was unlucky not to take more wickets, but did a fine job as Treasurer, and together with John Haywood ran a magnificent and profitable bar
The tour of Bristol was most enjoyable, and the cricket week, apart from two wet days, was back to its normal standard Both events will be repeated in 1975
One of the most remarkable events of the season was the Past versus Present match held on the Friday of cricket week Nearly 400 runs were scored during the afternoon and we had the pleasure of seeing both Michaeland George O'Neill on the cricket field again after some 16 years absence — the latter on a brief holiday from down under. The Hon. Secretary was given a case to mark his 25 years as a playing member and he is most grateful to Mr and Mrs Bailey for making the presentation, and to all those members and ex members who were associated with the gift The event was a remarkably well kept secret.
There is always something missing in a report of this nature, but it would be well to conclude with a mention of our efforts to provide shower facilities at New Road Eight years after the Pavilion extension was built we were able, with grants of £200 from the Worcester City Council and £75 from the Worcestershire Cricket Supporters, to provide showers in both dressing rooms. The School having provided half the capital required will find this facility a blessing all the year round Other improvements to the Pavilion are eagerly awaited
The club is most grateful to those without whom we could not continue The Headmaster and Governors for allowing our useof the Playing Fields The ground staff Our Vice Presidents, and certainly not least those ladies who look after our splendid teas. At least one opposition player was heard to say repeatedly on leaving the team room "What a marvellous teal What a marvellous tea!" and so on until he disappeared into the dressing room. The moral is clear. Join us if you like good food or good cricket
111,Bransford Road Worcester.
W F Jones Hon Secretary
BIRTHS
HOLDEN N (Sc 50/58) and Aline, on 1st November 1973 at Wellington, New Zealand, twin sons, Davin and Dennis.
KEENEJ M (60/70) on 20th October 1973, a daughter, Rebecca Ann, a sister for Stephanie Fleur
LOVELESS M (Cr 54/64) a daughter Judith Emma on 10th February 1974
COULTER R F (S 60/64) a daughter, Victoria Jane, on July 30th 1974
ENGAGEMENTS
HEATH S C (W 65/72) to MissS E A Lancaster of Horsham
ANSCOMBE D. R. (W. 65/72) to Miss N. J. Davis of Sutton Coldfield.
MARRIAGES
HARRIS S. C. (Ca. 61/67) on 15th September 1973atTring Parish Church to Miss Caroline Elaine Hugo.
GREGORY D J H (Sc 50/58) to Miss Pat Mitchell on 6th October 1973 at Dethick, Derbys
COX R A (Cr 64/71) to MissChrista Schoenstaedt of Paderborn, W Germany, on 15th September 1973
LOGAN N B H (Cr 60/67) on 20th July at Hallow, to Dr M N Parry of Martley
CARNEY C J (W 69/70) on June 24th 1974 to Rosemary Susan Cumberland of Market Harborough, Leics. A sister at the Accident Unit at St. Leonards Hospital, London. David Watkins acted as Best Man.
DEATHS
STATHAM M (67/72) died January 16th 1974
HOLMES H H (15/22) (President 1962/65) died March4th 1974
MATTHEWS F (1900/13) died 17th April 1974 Hewas Head of School in 1911 and Musical Scholar of Keble Coll Oxford Later Organist St Matthew's, Westminster, Asst Director of Music Uppingham School For 20 years Director of Music at Leys School Cambridge and also House Master. He was a very fine musician and pianist, having broadcast a great deal, mostly Scarlatti's piano music
GREEN J. G. (Cr./W. 53/63) died on 6th June 1974, leaving a widow and two young children.
DASH, Sir Arthur, C.I.E., on July 12th 1974, aged 87 years. He was Chairman of the Bengal Public Service Commission 1942/47 and of the Eastern Pakistan Commission, Dacca from 1947 to 1951
THOMAS F B (Master T917/54) died on 28th August 1974
TINKWORTH, CLIVE L, MBCS (Ch 57/64) died on September 15th 1974 at home, Manor Way, Deeping St. James, Peterborough.
O.V NEWS
ANDERTON C. (Cr. 58/64) and Alan Baker (Castle 63/68) are now distantly related by marriage! Both were Ushers at the April wedding of Alan's younger sister to Chris brother-in-law Alan's father, H S Baker, is also an O.V
ANSLOW A C (H 63/73) Commissioned into Royal Engineers in March and after a further period at Sandhurst was posted to Royal School of Military Engineering at Chatham for the Y.O.'s course from September to February 1975
BENTALL C K (50/59) Hasworked with Nat Prov./Nat West Bank since leaving King's Has recently been appointed Branch Accountant at Downend, Bristol, having previously worked in Bromsgrove, Chipping Sodbury and two branches in Bristol. Married in 1967 and his wife Valerie is an S.R.N Has a daughter born in 1970 and a son born in 1973
BUSHBY D. R. P. Dr. (46/52) Continues to work asa general medical practitioner in the Highland village of Comrie, Perthshire. Only one O.V. from 1917 has contacted him during his 3% years in the village However, he was delighted to see, catch up with, and stop the school mini-bus in St Fillans last summer while the C.C.F was in Aultybragger Camp As a result he was well entertained in the Mess one lunch-time The Camp falls within his medical commitments
BARLOW D. (Ch. 58/64) In April 1974 completed a nine-month period spent handling the Far Eastern business of Bovril Ltd., and transferred back to the U.K side as Marketing Banager
BAKER A S (Ca 63/68) Has qualified as a Doctor and is now at Leeds General Infirmary He may emigrate in the next year or so
BASTIN M L (Br 63/68) Now working as an architectural technician for Droitwich Town Development
BARLOW C. C. (Ca. 59/64) is married with a daughter and son. He lives in Thames Ditton, Surrey. (Would like his full address Dlease.)
BRIDGENS W (C 61/68) isworking in Liverpool in an Oil Refinery
BROOK G. K. (Ca. 64/69) is now qualified as a Doctor.
BANANUKA HASAN G. G. (Sc. 73/74) Will be going to Collingwood College, Durham University to read Law
CHAMBERS J N W (29/32) Senior Partner in the family firm of Hobbs and Chambers, Chartered Surveyors, Auctioneers and Estate Agents, Cirencester Is Organist at St Mary's Church, Buckland, Nr Farringdon, Berks., which hasa good manual organ Any O.V.s would be welcome to try if they contact him.
CARNEY C. J. (W. 68/70) Is now in his fourth year at the Royal Free Hospital, London.
CLEOBURYS (C 58/67) is now Assistant Organist, Christ Church, Oxford
DRISKELLM B (Ch 60/67) has been elected asAssociate of the Library Association He is now assistant in charge of inter-library loans at the School of Oriental Studies Library, University of London.
DAVIS B (45/50) is now Head of a new County School, the Arthur Bugler CP School, Stanfordle-Hope, Essex.
DAVIS J W T (47/49) isa Partner in the firm of Davis, Wirrell, 8- Associates, Architects in Manly, N.S.W., Australia
DARKE R S (44/53) Is employed by Lloyds Bank Ltd., and has recently been promoted as Manager of Watlington, Oxon, Branch Prior to this was Sub-Manager of the High Street Cheltenham Sub-Branch,and still lives there, expecting to move quite soon. He is married with one son aged 12, and still visits Worcester to his own and his wife's parents. He recommends a career in the Bank to anyone who enjoys meeting people and who is willing to take the I nstitute of Bankers Exams
DYKE F. S. (1896/1900) Haspresented to the School Boat Club the cup he won in 1904 at Durham Regatta for the Grand Challenge Race, as a permanent Trophy for the Senior Sculling Event at the Annual School Regatta
DANIELS E. L. (Cr. 46/56) Continues as Pastor of Arnold Road Baptist Church, Bestwood, Nottingham Has run two very successful Summer Camps for Children and Young People now a regular activity each year
FRANKLIN R A (Ch 43/49) After five years in the Civil Service at R R E Malvern, joined Martins Bank at Worcester in 1955, and is now Manager of Barclays Bank, Oadby, Leicester. Despite Bank Moves and four daughters has continued as a Server at Worcester Cathedral for nearly 25 years. Hejoined the R.A.P.C (T & A.V.R.) in 1959 and is currently Paymaster with 7th (Vol.) Bn Royal Anglian Regt Awarded T.D in 1971
FRITH V L (Ca 59/64) isa solicitor in Bromyard and is married with two daughters
FEGAN A. M. (Sc. 63/68) Left Lucas Group Researchin July 1974 and spent the summer travelling to North Norway In September 1974 started an M.Sc course in Air Transport Engineering at the Cranfield Institute of Technology
GARDEN T. (52/62) Is now the Squadron Commander of one of the RAF Basic Flying Training Squadrons near York Each course of trainee pilots (of which there are two) spend 11 months there training After 145 hours of flying on the Jet Provost they get their wings and move on to more specialised aircraft
GILLARD D A (Ca 47/54) Based in Hove as Advertising Manager of a leading building society, lives in Worthing and was elected to the Council of the Publicity Association of Brighton and Sussex
HOMER S. (Cr. 60/70) Now with British Airways, flying Trident 111.
HARRIS S. C. (Ca. 61/72) Is working for Shell Mexand B.P. Ltd., in Hemel Hempstead as a Computer Programmer/Analyst
HARDMAN G (C 52/59) Is studying at the Business Administration at the University of Western Ontario and hopes to graduate with a Master's degree in Business Administration in 1975
HARRIES R W (C 49/55) For some years has lived in the Oxford area and as Managing Director of two local companies—a building firm and property company. The latter mainly concerned with bedsit land in Oxford and looking after undergrads Always willing to help O.V.s looking for accommodation in this area Was married in 1964 to Gillian Reavelland they expect a child later this year Always pleased to receive the Vigornian and would like to see more news of 0 V s who were at Choir when Basher Bailey ruled the roost.
HALLETT M M (25/28) Awarded C.B.E 1972
HALLWORTH N (H 57/60) Is now a general medical practitioner in Perranporth, Cornwall, married with two children and a Labrador
HOOPER D R (Ca 61/66) recently married to Miss C A Ree of New Zealand Is now a soHcitor at Metal Box Head Office.
JERRAM A. L. 0. (Cr. 50/55) Still in the Army. Presently second in command of his Regiment, The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters in Ireland. The Commanding Officer of the Regiment is another O.V., Lieut-Col. P. F. B. Hargrave.
JERRAM J J (Ch 50/58) continues his career as an International Accountant Currently working in Brusselsfor American Giant ITT. He has four daughters. Occasionally—nay—frequently, seen in other European capitals
JERRAM T C (Cr 52/61) Hasat last prised himself away from the academic ambience of Trinity College Dublin, and moved en famille to Edinburgh Now studying psychiatry — one hastens to add, from the outsidel
JONES S P (C 66/68) After4 1 / 2 years with E.M.I, has reached the dizzy heights of Sales Engineer (Overseas) Television Studio Equipment
JONES D A (C 59/67) Is now working for Massey Ferguson Mfg Ltd., as a Field Tester—testing prototype tractors and implements, in the Engineering Dept at Stoneleigh, Warwicks
KEENE J M (Br 60/70) Has now become an Associate of the Institute of Bankers Has two daughters aged three years and ten months.
LEEMAN B. N. T. (Ca. 59/64) Is still writing. His coverage of the 1974 January Massacresin Lesotho and their background published in the Morning Star provided the most informative account of the subject in the National Press
LOVELESS M. (Cr. 54/64) Hopes to be ordained a Deacon in the Church of England in June 1975 after completing his training at Oxford
LOGAN N B H (Cr 60/67) Graduated from Bath in 1972 Registered for an M.Phil, at London University His work in London was carried out at St Mary's Hospital Medical School in a dept concerned with his work on the scientific basisfor Hypertension He has now left the world of medical research and is taking up articles with an International Firm of Chartered Accountants, Spicer and Pegler in their Birmingham Office
MALDEN R L (Sc 50/56) Works for Kodak Ltd asAssistant Manager of Regional Marketing Centre covering the whole of the Midlands, based in Birmingham This covers work in Industrial, Commercial and Professional and Graphic Art fields of photography Previously he worked as a colour processing marketing specialist for Kodak progressing (U.K.) which resulted in a considerable amount of travelling, but was most rewarding (It's a fallacy that Kodak make only cameras and filml)
MACKIE T E A (47/56) After almost 11 years as the Worcester correspondent for the Evening Mail, Birmingham, has become the Press Officer to the new Hereford and Worcester County Council in Worcester Is still playing regular cricket for the O.V.s (Club Chairman this year) and golf at Boughton Park Will look forward to continued co-operation from all O.V.s when hesucceeds John Pimley as Secretary in September
MAXWELL B A (Ch 50/58) Following eight years as aWater Resources Engineer for the Welland and Nene River Authority in charge of Empingham Reservoir Project (biggest reservoir in U K.) now in Lusaka heading the water division of the African States Consulting Organisation.
MONAHAN T. O'N. (Sc. 23/24) retired in 1972 after 3754 years with Joseph Lucas Ltd., Birmingham Enjoying retirement at home, 149 Solihull Road, Sparkhill, Birmingham NICHOLLS V A (Cr 57/66) Now retired from the Royal Navy with rank of Lieutenant Having taken further A levels as a mature student, now at Wesminster Hospital as Medical Student.
PREECE P. (Sc. 57/63) Is now a member of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and is at present learning Japanese He goes to Japan in July to spend a further 15 months at the Embassy Language School He is married with two children, a daughter aged 4 and a son aged 2, who will be accompanying him to Japan
PREECE, Paul (Cr 52/60) is now married, living in Cardiff, and is currently doing medical research PHILLIPS G L ( /65) Currently working with a large London firm of Chartered Surveyors, engaged mainly with commercial and industrial property matters throughout the U.K. and Europe. OWENS J G (62/69) Is now nearing the end of his second year of a Maths degree at Nottingham University
PRESTAGE P. W. (42/50) He and his wife Gillian are still thriving in New Zealand as proprietors of a Christchurch Chook Nook. Have come to the end of their 10th year of operations. Their flock of 20,000 layers, though small by U.K. standards, isthe maximum size permissible under the recent system of "entitlements" which curb over-production and guarantee markets. Main forms of relaxation are ski-ing and jet boating In August 1974 he hopes to attend the World Poultry Science Congress in New Orleans, and also make avisit to the U K and meet up with old friends after a ten year break The most memorable event in their ten years in N.Z was the staging of the British Commonwealth Gamesin Christchurch in February The new Stadium and pool complex is situated only five minutes away from them, and they will remember the Games as one of the finest experiences of their lives
PHELIPSJ. H. C. (20/29) Awarded the O.B.E. in 1973. Chief Executive Officer Hereford and Worcester County Council The first O.V to have a daughter at King's
PARKES R B (Ch 60/68) Graduated with B.A and Mus.B at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, and is starting his second year as Assistant Director of Music at Shrewsbury Public School
PARSONS B R Left School in 1955, now living at RossnoreTerrace, Murray's Bay, Auckland, New Zealand. Visited school in June 1974.
QUINEY J. Is now doing his clinical studies at Barts, having passed his 2nd MB exams. He was married in July 1972. His wife having been at Sussex University.
REEKES A (C 64/69) Obtained a 11.1 and an Athletics Blue at Easter College, Oxford He has been appointed to the staff of Berkhamsted School.
REYNAUD C B (Sc 52/58) Is married with two sons, and is a Director of Hoskyns Systems Ltd., the U.K.'s Computer Consultancy and Systems Company Would welcome contact by contemporaries, BUT is a bad correspondent.
ROGERS I. G. (64/70) B.A. Now on the permanent staff of the Summer Isles Adventure Centre in Wester Ross, as Mountaineering and Caving Instructor and Field Studies specialist after reading Zoology honours at Hertford College, Oxford
RICHARDSON J H (H 37/38) Now executive Director, United Transport Overseas Services Ltd., London. Frequently visits Kenya, where he is Chairman of Kenya Omnibus Services Ltd., of Nairobi and Kenya Omnibus Services (Mombasa) Ltd., also Malawi where he is Chairman of United Transport (Malawi) Ltd., and subsidiary companies
RICHARDSON A J H (H 63/67) Graduated in Mechanical Engineering at Sheffield University in June 1971 Is now Consultant Engineer in Britain for Sigma Diesel of Lyon, France
RICHARDSON C H (H 65/70) Graduated in Textile Management at Leeds University in July 1974. Starting Post Graduate Course in Textile Design at Manchester Polytechnic in October 1974. Sponsored by Tootals Ltd
SAMOULLE J F M (Ch 48/52) A Chartered Surveyor and Town Planner, is now the Deputy Chief Planning Officer with the Stratford-on-Avon District Council which embraces all Southern Warwickshire
SPINK D C H (Cr 43/52) Has lived in Market Bosworth for the past six years, and for most part of that time has been Organist and Choirmaster of the Parish Church. He is Sales Manager for a Pottery Company and won a seat on the Parish Council in the elections last year.
SHARMAN M.J M (42/46) Spent a number of years in Scotland managing a Hosiery Factory Has been in Loughborough the past 11 years Now Director of branch of a local Hosiery Firm Married with one son and one daughter.
TRAPE J. H. (Sc. 34/38) Was awarded the M.B.E. in the Queen's Birthday Honours in recognition of his services in the Metropolitan Police. He has now retired and is working at the Ministry of Defence
TYSON C H (Sc 59/62) Emigrated to Western Australia in 1968 and is now working in an estate agent's office in Kalgoorie. He is a member of the local chamber of trade and president of the tourist board management.
TYSON O F (Cr 67/71) Is now in the third year of a sandwich course in Civil Engineering at City University, London.
WATSON H J (41/48) In January 1971 was appointed the Hon Vice Consul of Spain in Accra In November 1973 was appointed an Executive Director of Standard Bank Ghana Ltd., Accra, which is part of the Standard and Chartered Banking Group
WHITEHEAD D. C. (Ch. 42/52) Has been in the Army since leaving School. He was commissioned into the Royal Signals in 1955and is now serving as Lt.-Col as principal Staff to the Chief Signals Officer at H Q B.A 0 R In addition to Germany his Army Career has taken him to Hong Kong, Singapore and Aden. I n his last job in Demold, Germany, he served with Maj. R. W. Jameson. He was married in 1965 and has two young daughters.
WOOLLEY A. P. A. H. (Sc. 64/69) Graduated in 1972 in Zoology (Hons) from Queen University, Belfast. Now working as a Pharmaceutical Biochemist after a spell as a medical representative. Now living in London
WALLIKER D. J. Air Commodore, C.B.E., R.A.F. (Retd.) Retires in January 1974 after completing 35 years' service
Wl LKES A. (57/64) After two years' teaching at Malvern College, is now at a Comprehensive School in Bristol
WILLIAMS P G N G (Cr 60/68) Is in his final year reading Medicine
WADLEY L G (Cr 53/61) An Inspector with Barclay's International based in Nairobi, Kenya for the past two years. Returning to U.K. in Spring 1975. Since joining the bank has travelled extensively in Africa and Bahamas
YARNOLD A. S. (29/36) Has for a number of years been in charge of Systems Development for the Purchasing Operations of Chrysler Corporations at their Headquarters in Detroit and is an adviser on administrative methods and planning worldwide Is a keen golfer and has travelled extensively. In 1973, with his wife and son visited F. H. Yarnold (23/30) who is retired and lives in
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University Sponsorship Outstanding 'A' level recruits, after one year's accelerated trainingin the Bank (on full pay), take part in a sponsored three-year degree course in bankingand finance atLoughborough University That course is then followed by a two/three-year accelerated training programme prior to first executive appointment.
Study Leave Staff with G.C.E. 'A' levelsor in ^•I B T some cases 'O' levels (or equivalent), are among those who could qualify for Study Leave,to assist with their professional qualification, the diploma of the Institute of Bankers
^tflJW Special Grade Potential in men and women is recognised by selection in their early twenties for Special Grade. This scheme, open to all recruits,
ensures additional financial remuneration and appropriate career planningofstaff who have both the character and the personal attributes for top management.
Training Training courses are provided at all stagesof career development.
Responsibility and challenge come early. An executive appointment can be reached in the mid-to-late twenties and a managerial positionin the early thirties.
If you want to know more about a rewarding and worthwhile career, please write to:
The District Staff Supt., Midland Bank Ltd., 15 George St., Oxford, OX1 2AU.
Midland Bank
A Great British Bank and a great place to work.
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