1931 The Taranakian Vol. 20 No. 1 May

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EDITED BY THE BOYS OF THE NEW PLYMOUTH BOYS' HIGH SCHOOL AND PUBLISHED TWICE A YEAR.

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THE "TARANAKIAN." CONTENTS Agriculture Notes

11

.Boxing Championships

16

Caclec Notes

57

Chapel Notes

33

Contemporaries

90

Cricket Notes

47

Editorial

9

Examinations, 1930

25

House Notes

34

Life-Sa \路ing

19

Obituary Old Boys' Section

88 68

Orchestra Notes

39

Preparatory Notes

46

Salvete

64

School Notes

43

Subscriptions

89

Swimming Notes

21

The Breaking-up Ceremony

27

The Roll

59

Valete

65

TECH NICA L BRAN CH: [ESTA BL ISHED

1882. ]

BOARD OF GOVERNORS

ENGINEERING :H. H. SKEL'l'ON. A.I. Mech. E. (Lond on), Reg. Eng., N.Z. H . C. GATLAND. Grad. I.E. E. (Lond on), A.A.l .E.E. (" C"

Cert.) :D . MENZIES, 1st Class Cert. in Wood work.

City and Gui ld s of Londo n. Buildi ng Const ructio n Cert., South Kensi ngton .

Londo n.

Carpe ntry and Joi nery. City and Guilds of Londo n, "B" Cert,

\VOOD\\'OI~K

. H. R. BILLING, EsQ. (Chni rmnu. ) MISS C . A. DOUGLAS DR. E. F. FOOKES. L. A. NOLA!':, !<.SQ. J. S. S. MEDLEY, ESQ. HoN. S. G. SMITH. J. S CONNETT, ESQ .

G. H. DoLDY, EsQ. P. J. H. WHIT E, ESQ. G. S. CLARKE, ESQ. Secre tary and Treas urer : E. LASH, ESQ.

R. J. HOIIRIL!. 1st C lass Cert. (Final ) Carpe ntry and Joi n ery , City a:~d Guilds . Londo n.

(Final Cert. N.Z. Techn ologic al Exam ination in Carpe ntry and Joiner y). ' PREPARATOI~Y

~taff: PRINCIPAL: \V. H. MOY ES, M.A .. B.Sc. DIRECTOR OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION : A. L. MOO RE (l st Class Honou rs and Silver Medal list, City and Guilds of Londo n, "B" Cert.)

ASSISTANT MASTERS: G. F. BERTRAND, (" C" Cert..

B.A. Cert. in Latin and A. \V. DIPROSE , M.A .

Histor y).

C. G. BOTTR ILL, M.A., Diplo ma in R. C. WILSON, M.A., R.Sc. Social Scienc e.

W. G. WILK IE (B.A . Cert. in H ist<J ry and Econo mics.

City and Guild s Diplo ma in A. J. PAPPS, B .A. Electr ical Engin eering ).

V. E. KERR, M.A. vV. l. SHRIMPTON, M.A .

J, LEGGAT, M.A. J. WRIGHT, M.A. J. D. RoULSTON (" B" Cert.. B. A. Cert. in Latin, Engli sh, Histor y, Education and Econo mics).

AGRICULTURE: J. \V. Co:-~NELL, Cert. of Agric ulture (Cant. ), B.A. Cert. in Educa tion and Econo mics (" C" Cert.)

A. G. JoHNSON, M Se.

COMMERCIAL : E. R. McKEON (Profe ssiona l Accou ntant

by Exam) .

F. ]. EGGLETON, F.C.l. (Eng.) S.F.A .l.

TYPING AND SHORTHAND : G. H . WHIT E. DRAWING: \V. F. TETT (1st Cla~s Honou rs Diplo ma, Becke nham Schoo l of Art, Eng.)

DEPARTME NT: A . H. BLUNDELL. SCHOOL CHAPLAIN : REV. CAN0:-1 E. H. S'rRONG, M.A. B. Lilt. {Oxon).

MUSIC: RESWENT MUSIC 1\IASTER : J. DOBSON. LA. B., L .T.C.L .

VIS ITI NG: MISS COLEMAN, L.A.B., r.. T.C.L. (Piano ). MISS DO\\'l.ING, Vict<Jr Harris Gold Medal list (Violi n, Vio la and Cell o), MISS Ross, L.A.B., L.T.C.L. (Violi n), A. FIFE (Flute ).

INST ITUT IONS

SCH OOL

FIRST TERM, 1931.

MACHI NE-GUN PLATOO NS. Officer in Comma nd.-Lie ut. F. J. Eggleton .

Compan y Sergean t-Major .-R. Cook.

Vickers Platoon.

J. Bryant. rgt. nder.-se Comma Platoon

Head Boy.-C . T. Cave.

D. Law, School Prefects .-C. T. Cave, J. F. Wilson, J. H. Birch, H. D. A. Smith, R. S. Jones, R. M. Cook, I. Laurenc e, E. H. Fairbrother.

G. Harper, House Prefects .-C. T. Cave, H. D. Law, J. V. Bryant, R. M. D. I. McCallu m, L. S. Watt, J. W. Morrison , B. R. Renton, Tuck, E. .

F , Hatherly S. J. West, J. on, Walkint G . Niven, J . B. M. Hicks.

Platoon Sergean t.-J. Bryant.

Section Comman ders.-C orporals L. MmTay, Corpora ls J . Anderso n, J. Carron.

c.

Purser,

Lance -

Lewis Platoon.

Platoon Comma nder.-Se rgt. R. Fredsbe rg.

Platoon Sergean t.-R. Fredsber g.

COMMI TTEES. McCallu m, Cricket Commi ttee.-Mr . Bottrill (chairm an), Law, Birch, Morrison , Harper, Gilbert, Renton, West.

Cave, Football Commi ttee.-Mr . Papps (chairm an), Wilson, Birch, Law, Cook, Harper, McCallu m. an), Swimmi ng and Life-sav ing Commit tee.-Mr . Eggleton (chairm .

Charters Elmes, n, Morriso m, Cave, Law, Harper, McCallu editor, Magazin e Commit tee.-Mr . Shrimpt on (chairm an); general sports Smith; editor, news Bryant; editor, Cave ; literary editors, Menzies and Niven ; sub-edit ors, O 'Reilly, Mercer, Lark in.

Ni'O'en, Library Commit tee. -Mr. Tett (chairm an), Renton, Watt, Hatherly .

Spence, Athletic Commii tee.-Mr . Blundell (chairm an), Cave, Bryant, McCallu m, Ekdahl.

Tuck, Tennis Commi ttee.-Mr . Johnson (chairm an), Cave, Smith, Watt.

SCHOO L CADET CONTIN GENT. Officer in Comma nd.-Lieu t.-Colon el G. Bertrand .

Battalio n Sergean t-Major .-J. H . Birch.

Battalio n Quarter master- Sergean t.-E. Henders on.

Battalio n Band Sergean t.-R. Jones.

Orderly Room Corpora L-A. Hunger.

Orderly Room Lance-C orporal. -L. Cottier.

Corpora l Drumm er.-J. W. Morrison .

Corpora l Bugler. -W. Glenn.

orporals Section Comma nders.-C orporals M. Hicks, G . East, Lance-C E. Oxenham , P. Healy.

A COMPA NY. V. E. Kerr. aptain Compan y Comma nder.-C Compan y Sergean t-Major .-J. Hatherly .

Compan y Quarter master.- L. Webster .

Musketr y Sergean t.-!. Laurenc e.

No. 1 Platoon.

Platoon Comma nder.-L ieut. R. Wilson.

Platoon Sergean t.-C. T. Cav:e.

Section Comma nders.-C orporals K. Hamilto n • M . Niven, LanceCorpora ls J. Outred, B. Andrew.

No. 2 Platoon.

Platoon Comma nder.-L ieut. W. F. Tett.

Platoon Sergean t.-D. McCallu m.

Section Comma nders.-C orporals J. McDor1ald, r· D es Forges, LanceCorpora ls C. Turner, L. Therkles on.

No. 3 Platoon.

B. Renton. gt. der.-ser Comman Platoon Platoon Sergean t.-B. Renton.

Section Comma nders.-c orporals J. Keeling, G. Corpora ls B. Mathew s, R. Manden o.

Davidso n, Lance-

No. 4 Platoon.

Platoon Commander.-Lieut. H. H. Skelton.

Platoon Sergeant.-H. Dingle.

Section Commanders.-Corporals D. Whitcombe, L. Morine, LanceCorporals W. Holland, G. Mandeno.

B COMPANY.

Officer Commanding.-Lieut. J. Leggat.

Company Sergeant-Major.-J. Wilson.

Company Quartermaster.-E. Henderson.

Musketry Sergeant.-F. Tuck.

No. 5 Platoon.

Platoon Commander.-Lieut. W . Shrimpton.

Platoon Sergeant.-H. Law. Section Cllmmanders.-corporals J . West, R. Corporals R. Simpson, D. Blackley.

Fairbrother,

Lance-

No. 6 Platoon.

Platoon Commander.-Lieut. E. R. McKeon.

Platoon Sergeant.-R. Harper.

Section Commanders.-Corporals B. Kenny, Corporals R. Thompson, W. Wilson.

S.

Millar,

Lance-

R.

Wilson,

Lance-

J.

Palmer,

Lance-

No. 7 Platoon.

Platoon Commander.-Lieut. J. D . Roulston .

Platoon Sergeant.-A. Hayward.

Section Commanders.-Corporals P. Corporals A. Darby, R. Booth .

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Finch,

No. 8 Platoon.

Platoon Commander.-:Cieut. A. H. Blundell.

Platoon Sergeant.-J. Elmes.

Section Commanders.-corporals J. Corporals F . Parfitt, H. Hooke.

Harper,

C. T . CAVE. Head Boy, 1931.

Edited by the Boys of the New Plymouth Boys' High School aud Published twice a year.

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MAY, 1931.

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Subscribers will please notify any change of address.

EDITO RIAL (I. N. Menzies.)

T

HE last few years have witnessed considerable changes in the School. Year after year, as the roll has increased, the buildings have been extend ed, and they are con tautly being enlarged to keep up with the d evelopmen t of the School.

Of late this growth has become extraordin arily rapid; and within the last four or five years in particular additions and improvem ents have been under constructi on continuall y.

Probably the most important of the recent improvements is the new hostel. For many years the need of ftuther and better accommod ation for boarders has been realised, and the acquisitio n of such a building marks the fulfilment of a long-cheri shed hope. The hostel contains a residence for the headmaste r, and six dormitorie s to accommod ate eighty boys, while the inclusion of a special locker-roo m is an improvem ent that will be appreciate d by those who r emember the lack of convenien ce of the old arrangeme nt.

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EDITORIAL

For a considerable number of years we have been looking forward to the clay when we should possess baths of our own, wh en we should no longer be inconvenienced by the distance of the river from the School, but until quite recently the project has been spoken of as belonging to an indefinite future. Now, however, we see the realisation of our dreams. Situated in an ideal position, conveniently close to the School, and sheltered from the prevailing winds, the baths are now rapidly nearing completion; the installation of the pump and the finisl1ing of the terraces are indeed all that is required to render them ready for next season.

Old Boys will no doubt have vivid recollections of the work expended during past years on the gully adjoining the cricket ground. This site is now completely transformed, the provision of an excellent pavilion, and the laying out of the upper section in garden and tennis courts, making it one of the finest school recreation grounds in the Dominion.

Although a great deal has been clone in the School of late, there yet remains room for further progress. Of the improvements to be considered, probably the most important is the addition of a suitable building to house t he School Library. The idea is to provide a room, furnish ed with comfortable chairs and suitable accommodation for our rapidly-mounting collection of books, wherein students may read or write in peace ; a room not for general indoor recreation, but for quiet study. In wet week-ends some such room is a necessity, and it is to be hoped that the near future will see an improvement in this direction. 路 Next Easter is to be held the jubilee of the School, celebrating its fiftieth anniversary. During that brief period since its founding in 1882, the School has progressed at a tremendous rate, until to-day it ranks among the foremost in the Dominion. As the roll has increased year by year, additional accommodation has been required and provided until even the new School built in 1918 is but a small part of the modern buildings. It is only to be expected that Old Boys will see a great difference in the appearance of their old School; even during an absence of a few years it will have undergone great changes.

AGRICULTURE

NOTES

11 In conclusion, then, we would again remind Old Boys of -the coming Reunion, and express the hope that as many as possible of the three thousand pupils that have passed through the School will be present. 路

AGRICULTURE

NOTES

(R. M. Cook.)

"At the head of all Sciences and Arts, at the head of civilisation and progress, stands-not militarism, the science that kills, not commerce, the art that accumulates wealth-but agriculture, the mother of all industry and the maintainer of human life."

-Garfield.

Since the last notes appeared there are several items of importance to be mentioned. During December 1930 the 32 top-dressed pasture plots were cut and w~ighed and the material made into ensilage. Another field was cut and made into hay. Two new manurial trials have been started, one with the object of finding out the most suitable amount of potash salts to apply to a pasture and the oth er the best season of the year for the application of potash salts to a pasture.

Several n ew cattle and sheep-proof fences hav e been er ected to permit the k eeping of a small flock of Rheep. 'l'hese were obtained in December and are doing well. 'fh e herd-testing work ha;<s been continued as usual, an average of twelve cows being under test. The J er~ ey heifers that were purchased last year are expected to come into profit shortly, and thus enable a culling of the herd to take place.

The senior boys are constructing a concrete watertrouo-h to be URecl on the pasture trial plots. This wm permit a better control of the grazing by stock. Several farm gates have also been constructed and swung.

PASTURE TOP-DRESSING TRIAL. This trial was路 startecl in 1925 to find out the effect of different combinations of manures and lime on inferior pasture. Half the plots received a dressing of ground limestone at the rate of 10 cwt. per acre in 1925. Since then no fnrth r lime ha s been added. Seven phosphatic

AGRICULTURE NOTES 12 manures, e.g., slag, super, Nauru phosphate, basic super, bone meal Ephos and guano, are applied annually at ~he rate of 4 c~vt. per acre. In addition, half the plots rece1ve a:n annual dressing of potash salts at the rate of 2 cwt. per acre.

The results which appear below show the yield in tons per acre of green material cut after a lit~le over two months' o-rowth at the end of last year. Durmg the rest of the yebar the plots were grazed with cows.

Plot.

Manure.

Yield.

Tons. Cwt.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

16.

17.

18.

19.

20.

21.

22.

23.

24.

25.

26.

27.

28.

29.

30.

31.

32.

Bone, potash, lime Bone, potash Basic slag, potash ..

Superphosphate, lime, potash Basic slag, lime, potash Superphosphate, potash Basic super, lime, potash Basic super, potash Superphosphate, lime Bone, lime Bone . .

Basic super, lime Basic slag, lime Basic slag Basic superphosphate Superphosphate Nauru phosphate, lime, potash Nauru phosphate, potash Ephos, lime, potash Nauru phosphate, lime Guano, lime, potash Ephos, potash Nauru phosphate Guano, potash Guano Guano, lime Ephos, lime Ephos, Potash Lime, potash No manure Lime ..

14 14 14 14 14 14 13 13 13 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 10 10 9

8

18 16 6 4 4

0 15 14

2 14 12 10 10 8 7 6 2 1 13 12 12 12 10 10 4 3 2 1 16 14 18 12

AGRICULTURE

NOTES

13

NO'l'ES ON EXPERIMEN'l'.

With reference to the phosphatic manures, bone meal gave a slightly better yield than superphosphate and basic slag. The plots that received phosphates showed an increase over those that did not receive phosphates. Thus the four plots that did not receive a phosphate dressing gave an average yield of 10 tons per acre of green fodder; the four that received bone meal, 13 tons 5 cwt.; superphosphate, 13 tons 8 cwt.; basic slag, 13 tons 7 cwt.; basic super, 13 tons 11 cwt.; Nauru phosphate, 11 tons 16 cwt.; guano, 11 tons 7i cwt.; and Ephos, 11 tons 7 cwt.

The sixteen plots that received a dressing of potash salts gave an average yield of 12 tons 17 cwt., while the sixteen that did not receive potash gave an average yield of 11 tons 13 cwt. Thus the addition of the potash gave an average increase of 1 ton 4 cwt. per acre.

As in previous years, the sixteen plots that received limestone in 1925 did not give an appreciably increased yield over those that did not receive limestone. The slight increase of 42lb. of green fodder per acre is so slight as to be negligible, and well within the bounds of experimental error.

To sum up, the following points may be made in connection with the results of the trial:(1) Phosphatic dressings in all cases gave an increased yield, the increase ranging from 1 ton 13 cwt. per acre to 5 tons per acre.

(2) A combination of phosphatic and potash salts is advisable. The eight leading plots had a dressing of potash salt路.

(3) The use of lime alone is disastrous. 'l'he plot that received a clres::;ing of lime alone actually gave an inferior yield to the plot that received no manurial treatment at all over a period of six y ears. 'l'he old saying, "'l'he use of lime without manure keeps both farm and farm et' poor," has apparently a good deal of truth behind it. Lime undoubtedly do es much good in liberating otherwise unavailable plant food in the soil, but its use alone tends to render the soil deficient in plant food.

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AGRICULTURE

NOTES

( 4) Basic slag and potash, which over a period of five years gave the greatest average yield, is again well to the fore, being placed third, with a difference of only 12 cwt. per acre between it and the winning plot.

MANURIAL TRIAL WI'rl-I MAIZE. The seed was sown during the first week in December, 1930. Manure was then applied at the rate of 2 cwt. per acre consisting of equal parts of superphosphate and bloo~l and bone. When the maize was through the ground it wa::; divided into three proportions and treated as follows:First portion received a dressing of 30 per cent. potash salts at the rate of 2 cwt. per acre.

Second portion received the same as first portion, with the addition of 2 cwt. of meat meal per acre. 'l'hird portion received no further manures.

On February 1S, 1931, the height of the maize in each portion was measured and weighings made of the respective yields. 'l'he results are:First Portion.-Weight of green maize per acre, 47 tons 10 cwt.; height of maize, 5ft.

Second Portion.-Weight of green maize per acre, 63 tons 14 cwt.; height of maize, 6ft. 'l'hird Portion.-Weight of green maize p er acre, 40 ton::; 14 cwt.; height of maize, 3-(tft.

AGRICULTURE

NOTES

15 Potash Portion.- March, 30in. ; April, 15in. 路 May, Sin.; June, 7in. ; July, 6in.; August Sin.; September, 12in.; October, 13in.; November, 15in.

On February 10, 1931, after a period of two months' growth, both portions were cut and the green material weighed.

Result:No Potash Portion.-12 tons 2 cwt. per acre.

Potash Portion.-15 tons 2 cwt. per acre. 'l'hu::; it will be seen that the addition of pota::;h increased both the height and the yield of the lucerne.

THE LONG GREY BEACH. There is a long grey beach where, in the sprino--time 0 'l'he marram grass and lupin brush are o-reen' ' And blithe the lark, and wild the seagull 's me~v And all the air is salt and sweet and clean ' ' 'l'h e waves are small, but fast and free, And fresh and verdant is the scene.

There is a long grey beach where, in the summer 'l'he surf comes rolling in the whole lono- day' ' " And sky is blue, and sea is blueAs white the clouds the rollers in the bay.

And all along the shore is haze, And on the right the blue hills roll away.

MANURIAL 'l'RIAL WITH LUCERNE. On March 14, 1930, one portion of the lucerne r eceived a dressing of 30 per cent. potash salts at the rate of 2 cwt. per acre. On August 7, 1930, all the lucerne area r eceived: Burnt lime, 2 cwt per acre; blood and bone, 2 cwt. per acre; ::;uperpho::;phate, 2 cwt. per acre.

'l'here is a long grey beach where, in the autumn Th e freshening breeze makes long-maned ~tallions rear Up from the blue, come crashing clownAnd madly charge-and roar-and cheer 路 ' While mellow in the sky the sun, And in his prime the jovial year.

For a period of nine months measurements ~v erc tak en of the monthly growth of lucerne on both port1ons.

Once a month the lucerne was cut bare to the ground.

Resul.t:No Potash Portion.-March, 26in.; April, llin.; May, 7~in.; June, 5in.; July, 4~in.; Aug~1st, 6in.; September, 11-tin.; October, 9~in.; November, 12m.

'l'hcre is a long grey beach where in the winter 'l'he surf comes clashing up s~ fresh and coid ' 'l'he air is crisp, and cold the watery sun, But clear the l1ills that clip clown fold on fold, And lmderfoot the sand is chill 'l'he weakening year is tired-and still-and old.

R.N.O'R. (V. A.)

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BOXING CHAMPIONSHIPS (C. W. Hoskin and L. Dickey.)

The preliminaries to the annual boxing championships were successfully opened at the Coronation Hall on November 27, 1930.

All seating accommodation in the hall was filled, and the spectators were treated to a splendid evening's entertainment of bright, willing boxing. During the evening the representatives of the 'l'aranaki Boxing Association kindly presented the School with a fine silver challenge cup for the most scientific boxer.

The finals were concluded on November 29. Again the hall was filled to capacity and a programme of fast, clean fighting was put through with such precision that the bouts were finished by 10 o'clock. The challenge cup was won by L. Spence. He showed considerable skill and his exhibition was one of the bright features of the evening.

The thanks of the Committee are clue to Dr. Fookes for examining the boys; to the Taranaki Boxing Association for the use of the ring and appointments; to Mr. C. Mullaney for his able refereeing; to the Defence Department for the use of the hall; and to the splendid help of all the officials.

The results of the preliminary bouts are:Under 8 Stone. -Peter Sutton b eat A. Brassel; Paul Sutton beat R. W. Wilson; M. Charteris lost to H. Philips.

Under 9 Stone.- E. Nicholls lost to P. Molloy; D. Cameron lost to J. Robinson.

Under 6 Stone.-'!.'. Caldwell lost to J. Paltridge; K. Roebuck lost to F. Chittenden.

Third Weight, Preparatory. -P. Smith beat J. Uasey; W. Saunders beat J. Aulcl.

Fourth Weight, Preparatory.-P. McDonnell beat J. Jackson; N. T_;ightbandlost to L. Cockburn.

Seconcl Weight, Preparatory.-J. Mack beat F. Flannagan; P. Quilliam beat F. Compton.

First Weight, Preparatory.-J. Arthur beatS. Faris.

SCHOOL PREFEC TS, 1931.

Back Row .- I. Laurence, J. Birch , H . Law, D. Smith.

In Front.- R. Cook, R. Jones, C. T. Cave (h ead ), E. F a irbrother, J. Wilson .

Oak ley Stud io, N .P.

BOXING

CHAMP IONSHI PS

17

Under 7:;t. 7lb.-H . Muske r beat R. Wil:;on; E. Riley drew with J. Christi ansen.

Under 8 Stone.- Paul Sutton lost to Bennet t.

Under 9 Stone. -Mollo y beat .R. Charte rs. 'fhird Weigh t, Prepar atory. -Smith lost toP. Fenton .

Under 6 Stone .-J. Paltrid ge beat F. Chitten den.

SEMI- FINAL S. Under 7st. 7lb.-E . Riley beat H. Muske r in a bout which was willing throug hout.

Under 8 Stone.~C . Whiteh ead beat Peter Sutton .

FINAL S. First Weigh t, Prepa ratory .-J. Arthur beat N. Arthur .

Second Weigh t, Prepa ratory .-J. Mack beat P. Quilliam.

Third Weigh t, Prepar atory. -W. Saunde rs beat P. Fen ton.

Prepar atory Champ ionshi p.-P. McDonnell beat L. Cock burn. 路McDonnellla nded heavily to Cock burn's face and body, winnin g on a technic al knock- out at the end of the first ronnel.

UPPER SCHOOL. Under 6 Stone .-F. Smith beat J. Paltrid ge.

Under 6st. 7lb.-M . Bell beat A. Smith.

Under 7 Stone .-W. Compt on beat W. Saunde rs.

Under 7st. 7lb.-E . Riley defeate d J. Christe nsen.

Under 8 Stone .-Paul Sutton beat C: Whiteh ead.

Under Sst. 7lb.-J . Geary beat W. Glenn.

Under 9 Stone.- P. Molloy beat J. Robin:;on.

Under 9:;t. 7lb .- J. Peddie beat V. G01路don.

Under 10 Stone. -R. Ilarpc r beat A. Ilealy. Harpe r attacke d with both hands, scoring heavily on Healy 's face. Healy got in some telling blows to Harpe r's body which tired him after tbc fir. t round. In the last round the boys stood to e to toe, and though tired they exchan ged blows rapidly . Harpe r had the best of an interes ting and excitin g bout.

BOXING

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CHAMPION SHIPS

Under 10} Stone.-A . Wylde-Br owne won by default.

Under 11 Stone.-L . Spence beat R. Robison. Robison attacked from the start and landed several times, but Spence reserved his strength, while straight jabs flashed into Robison 's face from Spence 's penetratin g left.

Spence boxed scientifica lly and kept Robison at arms' length, and when he let loose his right it invariably found its mark. 'l'he last round was fast, but Robison tired and Spence won on points.

SENIOR CHAMPIO NSHIP. Wylde-Br owne lost to L. Dickie.-Wylde-Brown~ b~颅 o-an the attack and the fighting was very even. D1ek1e kept cool throughou t and jabbed home with his .lef.t.

Wylde-Br own tired early, and in the second round-DICkle began to force the fight. Both boys. displayed a sound knowledo- e of the art and connected frequently . In the last roun~l Dickie had much the better of the fight and the referee's decision was as expected.

Where Ripple Where 0 'er a

the tiny playful wavelets on the golden sand, the skies are blue and cloudless shore by soft winds fanned.

Breezes wafting sweetest odours From the blossoms of the trees, Hawthorn , may and lilac bushesWho could wish for more than these ?

Living clays of wanton freedom, Caring not how 'l'imc goes by, Looking not into the future For the clay when we must die.

Ours is happiness not given To the ones who .cannot see Tn tbeir work and in their leisure God in everythin g that's free.

J.V.B. (V. B.)

LIFE-SA VING

19

(C. 'l'. Cave.)

Another very successful year has been concluded at School, so far as swimming and life-saving have been concerned.

Every award which the Royal Life-Savin g Society can offer has been qualified for, from the diploma clown to the elementar y certificat e-an achieveme nt of which we may well be proud. We must here congratul ate our perseverin g and very able instructor , Mr. F. J. Egglcton, for the manifold successes that have attended hi::; untiring efforts.

In actual surf competitio n work during the year the School has two life-saving teams, one of which competed in the junior pennant competitio n. Two teams also entered for the Ballin Cup surf race . 'l'wenty boys from the School acted as full time instructors during the 'l'aranaki Swimming Centre'::; "Learn to Swim" Week,' and their work was well appreciated. 'l'he School relay team swam with marked success during the season, winning several races. 'fhe Life-savin g Cup was awarded this year on the conditions of the most difficult test, the diploma. It was won by J. Harper.

Following is a list of life-saving awards:Diploma .-J. Harper, R. Charters (passed praetical test).

Award of Merit.-G . Saunclers, J. Ryan, C. Whitehead.

Surf Meclallions.- G. Nilsson, '1'. Spence, W. Glenn, S. Millar, J. Mercer, A. Lomas, D. Hull, B. Martin, J. H<u路per, A. Allen, B. Johnstone , C. Whitehea d, L. F'redsberg .

Honorary ln::;tructor s, 'l'eachers' Certificat es.-J. Harper, A. Alien, A. Lomas, D. Hull, R. Lewis, B. Martin, B. J obnstone.

Brom~c Med allion 路, Proficienc y Certificate s, Elementary Certificat es.-B. Martin, J. Davies, A. Smith, A. Bellis, D. Bm路ton, F. Ainsworth , L. Bennett, J. Steptoe,

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R. Parkes, B. Hunter, D. Prichard, C. 'l'aylor, W. Bradshaw, D. Hull, W. Geddes, P. Baxter, M. Ulenberg, '1'.

Ryan, K. Dunn, L. Bennett, R. Wilson, E . Elliott, B. Meredith, E. Parsons, G. Gunson, G. Nilsson, S. Millar, W. Glenn.

The following boys gained swimming certificates:L earners (50 yards).-J. Muri·ay, J. Walton, G. Napier, A. Harding, H. Francis, B. Dill, J. Maclc, D. Menzies, W. Pointon, A. Dunbar, G. Blundell.

Proficiency (220 yards).-V. Veale, J. Blundell, H. Andrews, R. Smart, J. W alton, A. Elliot, J. Lepine, E. Pedersen, F. Matheson, J. Austin.

Proficiency (440 yards) .-J. Steveil, E . Parsons, J. Blundell.

Merit (880 yards) .-P. McDonnell, A. Bellis, D. Hull, D. Macgill, A. Standring, J. Davies, W. Saunders, '1'.

Ryan, T. Richards.

Merit (one mile) .-=-P. Meston, G. Best, J. Davies, 'I'.

Ryan, A. Bellis, D. Hull.

APPROACH OF NIGHT. 'Neath aisles and aisles of ·waving palms 'l'he gurgling waters ripple in the breeze; 'l'he groves of tree-ferns lose their charms, And as the fiery sun sinks in the west 'l'he weary world goes slowly home to rest; And through the trees ·grey shadows creep, The bushland flowers droop their tired stems, And darkness lulls the birds to sleep.

All save the owl, who, sleeping all the day, At nightfall spreads his wings and flies away Far from his leafy bower so high. 'l'o htmt the little vermin of the field s lie fli es, nor does he close his eye Until at dawn when he has found his prey, He turns, to sleep upon his bough all day.

C.P. (IV. A.)

SWIMMING NOTES (I. Menzies.)

The annual swimming sports were held at the Municipa~ Baths on Wednesday, March 4. It is greatly to the cr~dit of those who organised the programme that the thll'ty events were disposed of in a little over three hours.

The entries this year were larger than ever one event in particular, the 33 1-3 Yards Open, attracting 183 entrants and necessitating twenty heats.

The championships were decided on the following 'rlmrsda_y night before a good attendance of the public.

The racmg was, on the whole, of exceptional standard and the times returned in many races were excellent' while keen competition and many close finishes providecl exciting entertainment for the spectators.

Details of the racing are :100 Yards Open.-First heat: Law (2sec.) 1, J . Harper (3sec.) 2; time, lmin. 17sec. Second h eat : Millar (2s_ec.) 1, J. R:y_an (scr_.) 2, R. Charters (2sec.) 3; time, lm~n. 14sec. Fmal: Millar 1, Ryan 2, Charters 3; time, lmm. 12 1-5sec. · 220 Yards Open.-First heat : J. Ryan (scr.) 1, Law (5sec.) 2, L. Charters (lOsec. )3; time, 3min. 19 1-5sec.

Se~ond heat: ~Iillar (3sec.) 1, Bnrton (12sec.) 2; time, 3mm. 25sec. Fmal: Millar 1, J. Ryan 2; time, 3min. 17sec.

66 2-3 Yards Open.-First heat: Millar (scr.) 1, J. Camp bell (scr. ) 2; time, 45sec.

Second heat: Nilsson Third ' (lsec.) 1, L. Fredsberg (lsec.) 2; time, 50sec. heat: Spence (scr.) 1, Whittington (lsec.) 2; time, 51 3-5 sec. Fourth heat: Meston ( 4sec.) 1 Hunter (3sec.) 2 · . r-:3 ' t Ime, ::> 4-5sec.

Fifth heat: Des Forges (scr.) 1, Hore' (3sec.) 2; time, 49 2-5sec. Final: Des Forges 1 Millar 2 Nilsson 3; time, 46 4-5sec. · ' ' . 33 1-3 Yards Open.-First heat: L. Spence (scr.) 1; time, 22 2-5se~. Second heat: Des Forges (scr.) 1; time, 20 2-5sec. Third heat: M est on (2sec.) 1; time, 24 3-5sec.

Fourth heat: Macdonald (scr.) 1; time, 24sec.

Fifth h_e at: Millar (scr.) 1; time, 22 1-5sec. Sixth heat: Whittmgton (lsec.) 1; time, 23 4-5sec. Seventh heat: T. W ebster (4sec.) 1; time, 23 2-5sec. Eighth heat: R. Harper (scr.) 1; time, 22 1-5sec. Ninth heat: J . Harper (scr.) 1; time, 23 1-5sec. Tenth heat: J . Bryant (scr.) 1;

SWIMMING NOTES 22 time, 24 4-5sec. Eleventh heat: J. Campbell (scr.) 1; time, 22 3-5sec. Twelfth heat: Charteeis (2sec.) 1; time, 26 1-5sec. 'l'hirteenth heat: Dino·le (3'lec.) 1; time, 25 3-5 sec. Fourteenth heat: E. llenclen;on (3sec.) 1; time, 24 4-5sec. Fifteenth heat: L . Riley (5sec.) 1; time, 25 1-5sec.

Sixteenth heat: J. Elmes (scr.) 1; time, 22 4-5sec. Seventeenth heat: G. Mandeno (3sec.) 1; time, 27 3-5sec.

Eighteenth heat: Morgan (6sec.) 1; time, 22sec. NinetC'enth heat: J. IIenderson (3sec.) 1; time, 23 1-5scc.

Twentieth heat: Nih;son (scr.) 1; t ime, 21 3-5sec. First semi-final: Nilsson 1, Des Forges 2; time, 21sec. Second semi-final : Morgan 1, Millar 2; time, 22sec. 'fhird semifinal: Elmes 1, Camp bell 2; time, 20sec. Final: Nilsson 1, Des Forges 2, Elmes 3 ; time, 21 4-5sec.

33 1-3 Yards New Boys' Race.-First heat: Morgan (3sec.) 1; time, 22 1-5sec. Second heat: Eddleston (3sec.)

1; time, 25 1-5sec. Third beat: McKecbnie (5sec.) 1; time, 23 1-5sec. Fourth beat: Rawson (2sec.) 1; time, 25 3-5sec. Fifth heat: Ferry (3sec.) 1. Sixth heat: Meston (2sec.) 1; time, 26sec. Seventh heat: Waters (2sec.)

1; time, 28 4-5sec. Eighth heat: Allan (2sec. ) 1; time, 26scc. Final: Mm·gan 1, Meston 2, Rawson 3; time, 23 1-5 sec.

50 Yards Breastrokc.-First heat: R. Jones (scr.) and Rawso11 (3sec.), equal, 1; time, 49 4-5sec. Second heat: Hull 1, Chmters (scr.) 2; time, 50 2-5sec. 'fhircl heat: 'l'nck (1sec.) 1, Simpson (2sec.) 2; time, 50 4-5sec. Fourth heat: Riley (3sec.) 1, Evers-Swinclell (2sec.) 2; time, 52.-ec. Fifth heat: Dingle (1sec.) 1, J. Carroll (3sec.) 2; time, 51sec. Final: Tuck 1, Rawson 2, Charters 3; time, 47 1-5sec.

33 1-3 Yards Preparatory Race.-Sloman (2sec.) 1, LiO'htband (4sec.) 2; time, 29sec.

33 1-3 Yards Backstroke.-First heat: l.J. Spence (scr.) 1, Cochran (lsec.) 2; time, 30 4-5sec. Second heat: Dingle (2sec.) 1, Niven (scr. ) 2; time, 33 1-5sec. Final: Spence 1, Dingle 2; time, 31 3-5sec.

25 Yards under 14.-First heat: L. Ryan (2sec.) 1; time, 20 3-5sec. Second heat: Chittenden (3sec.) 1; time, 20 3-5sec. Third heat: L. Smith (4sec.) 1; time, 20 4-5sec.

Fourth heat: J. Henderson (2sec.) 1; time, 18 1-5sec.

Fifth heat: Wigley ( 4sec.) 1; time, 23 2-5sec. Sixth heat: Ferry (4sec.) 1; time, 18sec. Seventh heat: Barnitt (2sec.)

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1; tim.e, 20se.c . . Eighth heat: ~ddleston (2sec.) 1; time, 19 3-5sec. Nmth beat: R. Mornson ( 4sec.) 1· time 18se 'l'~n~h heat: ~ulforcl ( 4sec.) and Standring (2sec.): equat 1, t~me, 23 3-usec. Fmal: Ferry 1, Morrison 2, Henclerson 3; time, 17sec.

Three Widths Obstacle Race (breaststroke backstroke, and optional) .-First heat: Meston 1. 'Second heat: Tur~er 1. 'l'hird heat: Van cle Water J . Fonrth hen1: Belhss 1. Fifth heat: Davies 1.

One Width Leamers' Race.-First heat: Raclley 1 J. Arthnr 2.. Second heat: Orr 1, Appleyard 2. Third heat: . I. Morriso.n 1, F. Ulenberg 2. Fourth heat: Carson 1, Ch1vers 2. Fmal: J. Arthur 1, Radley 2, Carson 3. ~nterfor1_11 Relays.-Sixth F?rms: V:Ib 1; time, 1min.

9 31 ~-usec. Frfth Forms : V cl 1 ; time, 1mm. 24sec. Fourth ~orms: I_Yb 1; time, 1min. 36 2-5sec. Third Forms: liTe 1; time, 1mm. 40 3-5sec.

Diving for Plates.-J .•Jasper (10 plates) 1; Riley and J. Ryan (9), equal, 2.

0~ the. Thursday night were decided the various champlOnships nncl the finnls of seveJ•fll of. 11;1e cven t,s o·f t l1c previous day.

The chmnpionship events were:SENIOR (OVER 16).

220 Ynrds. J. Ryan 1, J..Jaw 2, ChArters 3; time 3min. ' 14 1-5sec.

1mi:h. time 3; Ryan 2, 100 Yarcls.-Law 1, Des Forges ' 12 4-5sec.

50 Yards.-Law 1, Des Forges 2, R. Harper 3. time ' ' 30 1-5sec. .33 1-3 Yarcls.-Des Forges 1, R. Hnrpe1· 2, ,J. Harper · 3; tlme, 18 4-5sec.

JUNIOR (UNDER 16).

100 Ya~·ds.-Fi.rst heat: J. Camp bell 1, Meston 2, ~organ 3; time, ~mm. 2~sec . Second heat: Millar 1, Nilsson 2, El.mes 3; tu~e, 1mm. 15sec. Final : Millar 1, Campbell 2, Nilsson 3; time, 1min. 11 1-5sec. . 50 Yards.-First heat: Camp bell 1, Meston 2, Morgan 3; ti.me, 31 4-5sec. Second heat: Millar 1, Nilsson 2, Elmes 3.; tune, 31 3-5sec. Final: Millar 1, Campbcll 2 Elmes 3. ' ' time, 31 1-5sec.

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33 1-3 Yards.-F irst heat: Campbell 1, Meston 2, Mor gan 3; time, 19 3-5sec. Second heat: Millar 1, Elmes 2, Nilsson 3; time, 18 4-5sec. Final: Millar 1, Elmes 2, Campbell 3 ;time, 18 3-5sec.

UNDER 14.

75 Yarcls.-H enderflon 1, Chittende n 2, Eclclleston 3.

50 Yards: First beat: Ryan 1, EdcUeston 2, Chittenclcn 3; time, 42 1-5sec. Second heat: Henderso n 1, Leo Bennett 2, llull 3; time, 39 1-5sec. Final: Eddleston 1, Ryan 2, Chittende n 3; time, 39 2-5sec.

33 1-3 Yards.-F irst beat: Eddleston 1, Ryan 2, Chittenden 3; time, 25sec. Second heat: J. Henderso n 1, Leo Bennett 2, Hull 3; time, 23sec. Final: Ilenderson ] , Ryan 2, Ecldle::;ton 3 ; time, 23 3-5sec.

PREPARA TORY. 50 Yarcls.-S loman 1, Lightbanc l 2, Power 3; time, 45 2-5Rec. 33 1-3 YarclR.-S loman 1, Ligbtband 2, Power 3; time, 27sec.

25 Yarcls.-S loman 1, Lightbanc l 2, Power 3; time, 19 1-5sec.

Final pointR fo r the championRhipR were:Senior.-H . D . Law, 13 points, 1; Des Forges, 11 points, 2; J. Ryan, 6 points, 3.

Junior.-M illar, 15 points, 1; Camp bell, 7 points, 2; Elmes, 4 points, 3.

Under 14.-J. Henderson , 15 points, 1; R. Ryan, 6 pointfl, 2; Chittende n, 4 points, 3.

Preparato ry.-Sloman, 15 points, 1; Lightband , 9 points, 2; Power, 3 points, 3.

MISCELL ANEOUS EVENTS. Senior Dive.-L. Fredsberg 1.

Junior Dive.-Le n Bennett 1.

Corfu Dive.-J. Spedding 1.

Long Plunge.-G . Saunders (scr.), 48ft., 1.

Awkward Entry.-S mith 1, Davies 2.

Obstacle Race.-Fi nal : Van-de-W ater 1, Turner 2, Meston 3.

J . HARPER AND J . CHARTERS .

G ained the R oyal L ife-Saving S ociety's Dip loma.

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'l'ug-of-W ar (eight-a-si de) .-Boarde rs proved too strong for Day Boys.

Interform Relay ....-Final : Vlb (Elmes, T . Webster, McCallum, R. Harper), scr., 1; V cl, 2sec., 2; IVb, 14sec., 3.

33 1-3 Yards Old Boys' Race.-.A. Hethering ton (3sec.) 1, R. Shaw (scr.) 2, R. Gayton (2sec.) 3; time, 20 1-5sec.

Scratch Relay.- Old Boys (.A. and D. Hethering ton, R. Gayton and R. Shaw ) 1, School (Elmes, R. HaTper, Millar, N ilsson) 2.

EXAMI NATION S, 1930 'l'he results of last year's annual examinati ons are as follows: B ..A. (First Section) .-B. R. Renton (English and History); D . .A. Smith (English, French and History); D. C. McKee (English, French and History); II. R. Cooper (English, Latin and French) .

LL.B. (First Section) .-B. H. Billing and J . F. Wilson (Latin, English, Jurisprud ence, Constituti onal History).

LL.B. (Second Section). -D . .A. Stewart (Contracts , Roman Law, and Latin) .

Accounta nts' Professio nal.-I. Laurence (Mercanti le Law, Stage I., Bankrupt cy, Book-keep ing, and • Economic s); JYI. Hicks, R. Rogers, L. G. Dickey, D . A. Greiner (Mercantile Law, Stage I., and Bankrupt cy).

Taranaki Sch olar ship.-N. S. Henry, N. T. Clare.

Credit Passes in University Scholarsh ip.-N. S. H enry, N. '1'. Clare, R. S. Jones.

H igher Leaving Cel'tificate s.- J. W. Avery, P. 'l'.

Bowie, J. S. Hathcrly, D. C. McKee, E. Shultz, G. Shultz, F. G. Snedden, W. A. Snell, D. A. Smith, L. S. Watt, .A. Wylde-Br owne.

Unive 1·sity Entrance Examinat ion (M denotes medical prelimina ry; B, engineerin g prelimina ry; P, passed entrance examinati on only) .-R. B. Andrew (P); A. H . .Andrews (E); K. J. Bourke (P); R. N. Booth (P); N. J. Cooper (P) ; E . R. Dearnley (M) ; H. R. Dingle (P) ; J .

G. Elmes (P) ; '1'. K. Evans (M) ; M. Ewart (P) ; J.

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Fail·b rother (P) ; D. l\1. Ji'raser (P) ; K. A. Hamil ton (P) ; J. F. Harpe r (P) ; G. Hardi ng (E) ; C. W . Hoski n (P) ; '1'. W. Hoski n (P) ; H. D. Law (l\1) ; D . H. L ee (P) ; E. li. Loten (l\1) i E. J. Marsh all (M) ; R. P. Mande no (P); I . N. Menzies (P); P. Mollo y (P); D. W. Nicoll (P) ; l\1. G. Niven (M) ; P. I. Saund ers (l\1) ; E. A. Shultz (E) ; G. A. Shultz (E) ; R. Simps on (P) ; R. A. Smith (P) ; W. A . Snell (E) ; A. E. Tarr·a nt (P) ; l\1 . E . Trib e (l\1); F. N. Tuck (E); J. West (P); W . W. Wilso n (P); W. Wrigh t (P); J . G. Wyny ard (P).

Accou ntants ' Prelim inary Exam inatio n.-A . K .

Cab·an (par tial pass); J. W. Morri son (comp .); P. F. Saunc lers (parti al pass); R. Simps on (full pass); J. J. Ulenb er g (parti al pass).

Senior Nation al Schol arship .-E. R. D earnley, J. A. Keelin g.

P ublic Ser vice Entran ce.-'1 '. W. Hoski n, D. W. Nicoll, P. Molloy, A. Hunge r, J. J. Ulenb er g, R. N. Booth , K. J. Bourk e, R. N . O 'Reilly , N. Vv. Penny , M. A . Ingle, I. D. Ander son, H. l\1. Palme r.

Junior Nation al Schola rship .-K. N. Billing .

Profic iency .- J. Aulcl, C. Blund ell, P. F enton, T. Lotcn, R. Millar , W. Sauncl ers, P. Smith . <:omp etency .-V. Davies , T. Fento n, J . Jackso n.

1'1.. SUMM ER'S DAY.

'l'he morni ng stars fade with the light, 'l'be flashin g sunb eams dance.

A small white cloud comes gleam ing bright , To j oin them in their p r ance. 'l'he noond ay sun is g·larin g clown, The dusty streets are dry, Below, a hot and dirty town; Above , an azure sky.

A calm, still e·ve, the golden sun Sinks dream ing in the west.

Our work is o'er, tbe day is clone, And all the world 's at rest.

D.M. (III. A.)

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(R. Smith ). 'l'll e evenin g of Tuesd ay, Decem ber 16, saw the .A.ssemb ly Hall once more crowd ed by boys, parent s, and friend s of the Schoo l on the occasi on of the annua l break ing-up c.e remon y and presen tation of prizes . Mr. H. R. Billing , chairm an of the Board of Gover nors presid ed, and with him on the platfo rm were Mrs. Billin g_, t he Mayor (Mr. I-I. V. S. Griffiths) and Mrs. Griffiths, Mr. Justic e Blair, the acting princi pal, Mr. A. G. J ohnsto n, Mr. A. L . Moore , Canon E. H . Strong , and memb ers of tlle board and staff. Apolo gies wer e r eceive d from Mr. W. H. Moyes, who was indisp osed, and from the Hon. S. G. Smith .

Bouqu ets were presen ted to Mrs. Billing and Mrs. Griffiths.

Orche stral and vocal items, which were much apprec iated, were inters per sed on the progra mme of ·peeches and award s.

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ADDR ESS. On behalf of tbe board M;r. I-I. R. Billing extend ed a cordial welcome to the parent s and friend s who , he was very gratifi ed to see, were presen t in large numbe rs.

Mr. Billin g said that owing to the fact that there wen~ less funds than last year, impro vemen ts only, mainly to the footba ll groun d in the gully, were being effecte d, the main object of the board being to see that no legisla tion prejud icial to t h e .good w ork of the school might arise out of the Hon. H. Atmor e 's Educa tion Repor t.

MR. JUS'l' ICE BLAI R 'S SPEE CH. lVIr. Justic e Blair said that he felt honom ecl to be asked by 1\fr. Moyes to attend the annua l breaki ng-up , and to be asked, not to addres s the boys, but to talk to them.

IIe said that the Gover nment was prepa red to spend on every second ary . chool pupil as much as £100 for educat ion, and h e hoped that each one would help to justify this expen diture . He wante d to see boys show their own capab ilities and to prove thems elves worth y

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in afte r life, and to reac h ::;uc cess by givi ng thei r emp loye rs mor e valu e in wor k than tha t for whi ch they wer e paid . lie con clud ed by sayi ng that the best thin gs left beh ind at scho ol by form er boy s wer e the trad itio ns of a goo d ::;chool, whi ch give plac e in afte r life to Em pire trad itio ns. . THE PRI NC IPA L'S REP OR T. 'l'he repo rt of the prin cipa l, Mr. \V. H. Moyes, was read by Mr. A. G. Joh nsto n.

Of the roll num ber of 551, 35 wer e in the Pre par ator y Dep artm ent, 345 wer e ente red in the acad emi c side , and 171 in the voc atio nal. 'l'he num ber of boa rder s was 17].

As a re::;ult of the exa min atio ns in Nov emb er, 1929, two boy s pa::;sed the fir::;t sect ion of the B.A., one pass ed the seco nd sect ion of the LL. B., and fou r pa::;sed the first sect ion.

For pos t-m atri cula tion wor k in r e::;ul ts wer e to be con side red very the sixt h form , t hese sati sfac tory .

A 'l'ar ana ki Sch olar ship was gain ed by T. N. Wa tt, G. F. Mac ken zie won a The olog ical Hal l Jub ilee Sch olar ship , and B. W. Grie ve a Kno x Coll ege Ent ranc e Sch olar ship .

Six wer e succ essf ul in pass ing a sect ion of the prof e.·si ona l acco unta ncy exa min atio n.

In add itio n, 54 boy s pass ed mat ricu lati on and allie d exam inat ion. ·, thre e gain ed Sen ior Nat iona l Sch olar ship s; 18 wer e succ essf ul in the Pub lic Serv 13 gain ed Hig her Lea ving Cer tific ice Exa min atio n, and ates .

Dee p regr et was expre::;sed at the pass ing of Mr. A .

M. Bra dbu ry, draw ing mas ter for seve ral yea rs, who died in Aug ust, and at the dea th of Mr. R. H. E.·p iner , who died in Fra nce from the effects of Mr. R. II. E:;;piner was 011 the staf form er w"ftr wou nds. f in 1914-15, and had a clist in"'uishe d lit erar y care er in Pari s. It was also with deep regr et that the dea th was reco boy :, Eclmond Em cst J\fa r:ha ll , who rded of one of the pass ed awa y in July .

Sev eral cha nge s had occ urre d in the staf f. Mr. L. V. Bry ant had been app oint ed to a pos itio n at the Wa itak i

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Boy s' Hig h School, and Mr. P. W. Glo ver had take n up a pos itio n in the obs erva tory at Sam oa. Mr. M. G. Bry ant, who had filled the vac anc y, left sho rtly afte rwa rds to take a pos itio n at Nel son Coll ege, and Mr. .T. Wri ght, an old boy of the scho ol, had bee n app oint ed to take up his clutie::; in Feb ruar y, 1931. Mea nwh ile Mr. L11ppin had filled tLe posi tion .

Dur ing the yea r goo d prog ress had be en mad e in the Ag- ricu ltur al Dep artm ent, con tinu ed Mr. Joh nsto n and man y new feat ures had been intr odu ced in the farm wor k. \Vit h the cust oma ry efficienc y, cad et wor k, enli ven ed b~- the intr odu ctio n of a ch·um and btw le ban d and eigh t machine-g-tm section~, had bee n cap ably carr ied out.

Tho ugh not a~ succes~ful a::; in form er yea rs, the first fifteen acq uitt ed them selv es wel l aga inst St. Pat rick 's College, Ham ilto n IIig·h ScLool, Wa nga nui Coll ege, 'l'e i\ nt e Coll ege, an cl Auc klan rl Gra mm ar School. lianclicappec1 by the loss of seve ral play ers in tbe cou rse of the seas on, the team mai ntai ned a goo d stan dar d of pla~· in the inte r-cl ub com peti tion s. 'l'hc goo d serv ices of tbe orch e::;tra wer e muc h app reci ated , :-;aiel the repo rt, whi ch con clud ed with an cxp r c~s ion of o-ra t!fic atio n at the larg e num bers of old bo? s prc~cnt at the r e-un ions in Auc klan d, Wel ling ton, Chr ist chu rch, Duncclin, and Haw era.

TEC HN ICA L

DEP AR TM ENT .

Mr. A. L. Moore, dire ctor of the Tec hnic al Dep artm ent, then pres ente d his repo rt.

On the r e-openin g in Feb ruar y, 169 wer e enro lled in the voc atio nal side. In add itio n 100 boy s enro lled in the acad emi c side and took woo dwo rk as a han dwo rk sub ject .

A. II. And rew s and E. H . Fai rbro tber pass ed in tbe Gra de TT. elec tric al eng inee ring con tinu ous cur ren t exa min atio n con duc t ed by the City and Gui lds of Lon don Inst itut e, and L. J. Mor ine and R. Ken dall pass ed in Gra de T. elec trical eng in eeri ng.

In the ann ual scho ol exa min qna lifie d for fou rth yea r cert ifica atio ns two boy s had tes, and thir teen for thir d yea r cert ifica tes.

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Congr atulati ons were extend ed to Arthu r Dickso n, an old boy of the 'l'echn ical School, who had been appoin ted to the positio n of design ing engine er to the Auckl and City Council. His career should be an examp le to every studen t, said Mr. Moore. Havin g gained matric ulatio n and engine ering prelim inary exami nation in 1922, be \vas award ed a bursar y. He was head boy, captai n of the first fifteen, and senior sports champ ion.

Tie r eprese nted Cante rbury College at footba ll, gained his B.E., and was award ed an engine ering travel ling schola rship.

TilE MAYO R'S ADDR ESS. The Mayor (Mr. H . V. S. Griffitbs) spoke of breaki ngup times as p eriods of retros pectio n, when boys who were leavin g review ed their past work. He empha sised the fact that these boys would be confro nted by the p r oblem s of the future , and should thus profit by experi ence gained at school.

H e conclu ded by thank ing the orches tra for their help in civic functi ons.

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PRIZE S. Mrs. Billin g presen ted the school and Mrs. Griffiths t he sports prizes . Th e prize- list for the school prizes was as follow s :PREP ARAT ORY SCHOOL. Form Form Form Form Form

Ib .-J. Arthu r.

Ia.-J . W eston.

IIc.-J . Bewle y and P. Quillia m (equal ).

IIb.-P . Fenton .

IIa.- W. Saund ers.

UPPE R SCHOOL.

Form IIIf.- H. D . Crawf ord 1.

Form IIIe.- C. T. Ryan 1, T. Hall 2.

Form IIId.- N. H. Amon first in agricu ltural sectio n; J. C. Mallo n first in indust rial section .

Form IIIc.- J. M. Ryan 1, D. F. Jones 2, R. B. Newin g 3.

Form IIIb. -J. Davie:;; 1, F. Bullot 2.

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Form IIIa (prese nted by Mr. M. E . IIayd on).-B .

Fa.ris, first in form, third langua ges, second mathematics ancl scienc e; 'l'. C. Larkin 2 ;L. G. Pearso n 3.

Form IVe.-A . J. Darby , fin;t in form, first m langua ges, first in mathe matics and scienc e; J. R IIawk ins, second in form, second in langua ges.

Form IV d.-J. Lowe, first in comm ercial; J. Robin son, first in engine ering.

Form IVc.-C. Ho skin 1, R. Bryan t 2.

Form IVb.- C. A . Turne r, first in form, first in .Langu ages, -second in Mathe matics ; A. J . Bruen , second in form, first in Mathe matics, second in Langu ages.

Form IV a (prese nted by Mr. E. Hay don) .-J. A. ;Keelin g, first in form, first in Langu ages, first in Mathe matics and Scienc e; B. H. Barni tt, second in form second in Mathe matics and Scienc e. ' Form V d.-L. J . Morin e, first in Engin eering ; R. N .

Cook, first in Agric ulture .

Fot路m V c.-K. A. Hamil ton, first in form, first in La nguag es, first in Mathe matics and Scienc e; A. E. Tarrant, second in form , second in Math ematic s and Scienc e.

Form Vb (prese nted by Mr. R. Georg e).-F. E. Tuck firRt, H. R. Dingle second. 路 Form V a (presented by Mr. G. Fraser ) .-E. R. Dearnley, first in form, first in Langu ages and first in Mathe matics ; J . Fair brothe r, second in form second m Mathe matics . ' Form VI.-D . R. Dallis on, second in form, first in Langu ages and Latin prize (prese nted by Mr. R. Syme ); N. S. ITenry , second in Lan"'u ages, second in Mathe matics and Science.

SPECIAL PRIZES. White Memo rial Prize .-N. T. Clare.

Benda ll Memo rial Prize .-D. 0. McKee. Dux Prize (Cup presen ted by Mrs. Buick and Books

by Mr. H. R. Billing ) .- R. S. Jones.

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Head Boy's Prize (Cup presented by Mrs. H. Brookroan and Books presented by Mr. Billing) .-A. H. Andrews.

Senior Debating Prize (pre::;ented by Wellingto n branch of Old Boy~:;' A::;::;ociation) .-D. A . Stewart.

Junior Debating Prize (presented by Mr. L. M. :Moss) .-J. R. Hawkins.

Music Prize Ilathcrly.

(presented by Mr.

General Excellenc e Cup (presented A. II. AndrcYI''>.

Collier).- J. b~r

S.

Dr. Fookes) . -

"Daily News" Essny Prizes.- Senior: D. C. McKee first, D. A. Smith second. .Junior: I. N. Menzies first, ,T. A. Keeling second.

THE RESCUE. Whnt do they care if the rain does fall, What if the wind does blow, 'l'hcy are loya l to their master, one and all, 'l'h ey arc ready to ride, they have h ea rd the call, And up and away they go.

It's black-pit ch black, and a shower of sleet Gleams in the lantern light; '!'here's an oath, a cry, a clatter of feet, A clash of metal, the swift hooves beat, And th ey 're off in the wild wet night.

Heads bent low to the driving rain, The bugle calls for a gu ide.

In an unseen rush with a loo sened r ein, Crashing along o'er the broken plain, Straight for that call they ride. 'l'he clarion call, so far their guide, Waves and dies again.

It has risen and quavered and sunk and died, Has risen again on the far hillside, And the rider s spur amain.

A.T.B. (V. B.)

Oakley Stud io, N.P.

HOUSE PREFECTS, 1931.

Back

Row.- F. Tuck, M. N iven, J. Bryant, J. Morrison, R. J. Walkinton .

In Front.- B. R enton, M. Hicks, L. Watt, J. Hatherly, J. West.

H arper,

D.

McCallum,

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C!Cbaptl

J!otes

Attendance at the School Service has been well maintained during the term, and the newcpmers have settled clown well to om 路ways. As is only to be expected, it takes some time before the service goes with the swing to which we have been accustomed, but considering all things, that period has been shorter than we ever remember. Of cour:e, there has been a variety of fresh talent at the Lectern, and week by week we have listened to new voices. On the whole the new readers have acquitted themselves very well indeed, and several have been quite up to our average.

During t h e term we have had visits from several Old Boys, and it was a pleasure to hear B. W. Grieve read the lessons once more. He and J. S. McLean and K. II. Gibbons helped us with their attendance once again in the Choir. A. M. Maunder was with us on Easter Day

HOUSE NOTES 3-J. and read the Lc.·sons; and J. C. Evans also paid us a visit. It is alway>: a plcmmre when Old Boys will take their old place::; and swell the volume of our singing. 'l'he 'hoir has been reinforced by several good voices, and our leader, II. D. Law, never fail::; to produce a good muster Sunday by Sunday.

Confirmation classes have begun once more, and are held at St. Mary 's every Tuesday and Wednesday. Quite a good number roll up for the weekly instruction. The Confirmation will take place, all being well, on August.

6, at 7.30 p.m., and we shall hope to welcome parents and friends and Old Boys in large numbers at the service.

HO USE NOT.ES (C. T. Cave.)

Gather ye rosebuds while ye ma)r Old 'l'ime is still a-flying; ..

Anoihcr year gone by ha.· taken away many familiar face's and implanted many new amongst u. . 'l'he:e numhrl'l'; were supplemented early in the term b)7 the arrivnl of a number of bo)rs from the earthquake area. 'l'he new boy. were not slow in accommodating themselves to the new run of thingR, but old bands had first to dream off the delights · and charms that attended the summer holidays.

At the be{)'inning of the term we regarded tbc departing summer with some apprehension. It did not. exceed our expectations, however, that fickle Taranaki would grant uR after six weeks of inclement weather a few weeks bright sunshine. Happily, the relentless r;kies cleared and in a week or two all summar gameR were in fnll swing.

The boarding staff has been au{)'mented thi. year by the arrival of Mr. Horrill, who fo1· some years as a day master has been in. tructing in the \Voodwork Department. vV extend to him the heartiest of welcomes and trust that his new life will be an enjoyable one.

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The new boarding e:tablishment, erected on the site of t he immemorial Old House, i.· at la:t nearing completion. Early next term, tbe Gymnasium, at present the abode of about fol'ty, will be vacated and devoted to it: proper purpose once more. 'l'he imilding i~:> certainly a great asr;et to the School and quite in tone with the beauty of the surroundings.

After a term as relieving master Mr. T. Lappin has left us to carry on relieving work elsewhere in the Dominion. During his beief stay as boarding master Mr. Lappin became popular with all. He entered into all school activities with true r;pirit; be revived, too, that somewhat faded institution, the Camera Club, and arranged several interesting movinO' picture shows.

It is our pleasant duty to welcome Mr. J. Wright, who has fi lled the position vacated by Mr. Lappin. Mr. Wright, who is an Old . Boy of the School, has recently completed a brilliant University career.

A pr ecocious but profound philosopher of the Sixth assures us that there would be fewer motoring accidents \Ve if people went around in a less carler;s fashion. appreci ate his efforts to improve the condition of mankind.

Our wireless expert submits the followin{)' report:Early in the first term a new Wireless Club was formed ' with the object of building and operatin{)' a short-wave t·eceiver. After many attempts a receiver that would work was constructed . Although only a small indoor aerial was used with a poor earth, the receiver brought in American, Japanese, Indo-Chine:e and New Zealand short-wave stations with plenty o£ volume on the beadphones, using three valves.

It is an immense relief to long-suffering visitors to hear that the receiver is at last in efficient working order. )J o longer will our equanimity be so rudely disturbed by the long drawn howls as the operator tunes in "like fifty thou. and stomach aches." No official denial has been received as yet concerning the rumour that a certain

36 HOU SE NOT ES ent hus iast ''m any tim es and oft '' jug gles wit h Jap an and Pat a"'o nia till the stil ly "ni ght wa net h" and "th e mo rnin g ligh t slips, fain t and gre y" thro ugh the ope n win dow on to the glo win g Yal ves .

Now tha t we hav e thre e exc elle nt bar d cou rts ver y con ven ien tly situ ated , int ere st in tenni::; bas bee n conside rab ly enh anc ed. 'l'o ma inta in this ent hus iasm a Ladder is being pre par ed and con test s for plac es wil l soon be in pro gre ss. Th e han dic ap dou bles r ema ined unf inis hed last yea r owi ng to lack of t!rn e dur ing exa ms. 'l'b e win net路 of the sen ior sing les cha mp ion ship wa.路 D. Sm ith, who def eate d G. Har din g.

R. Wil son won the jun ior sing les and A. Bar tlet t was run ner -up. \Ve hea r:'l'ha t a ma ster had ratb er a nas ty sho ck in ma rkin g an Eng lish pap er wh en h e cam e acro ss a clau se tha t wa s Plassifiecl as an adv erb ial clau se of con cus sion .

Tha t 'l'e Rau par aba was a tou gh chie f.

'l'ha t the Dut ch chs cov ered man y isla nds in the Pac ific and mo st of th em wer e in the W est Ind i es. 'l'ha t an Epi gra m is a wri ting usu ally put on a tom bston e; e.g., Un der the se ston es lie the bon es of Dav id Jon es.

In acc ord anc e wit h cus tom was h eld in the Ass emb ly Hal the New Bov s' Con cer t l on the evc ni~g afte r the swi mm ing spo rts. 'l'hc cer emo ny may hav e b een a litt le mo re inte rest ing tha n tho se of a f ew pre vio us yea rs, but the stan dar d was cer tain ly jus t as d eplo rab le. We do not feel at all env iou s of the arti sts who atte mp t to disc over tale nt from the pla inti ve app eals tha t rea ch the ir ear s thro ugh and disc ord ant wai ling s lan es of lou d app laus e.

Cla rion et and pia nof orte solo s wer e w ell app rec iate d but the sing ing , ran o路in g from the ditt y to the ope ra, evid ~ntly was not .

App ear anc e. seem ed to ind ica te tha t the mam my son gs are aga in in vog ue.

A ple asa nt dev iati on from the nor mal ord er of boa rding life occ urre d whe n gen era l leav e w as gra nte d to go to th e pop ula r pan tom ine "Th e Hou se tha t Ja ck Bu ilt. "

HOU SE

NOT ES

37 'l'be ent erta inm ent was a new tbin g to man y and was tho rou ghl y enj oyed by all.

An con tras ting two of our bud din allu sion from the stag e g mer rim ent amo ng .. t the ir asso cric ket ers cau sed mu ch ciat es, and man y mo des t blu she s too, we beli eve, from the you ths them selv es.

Gol den m eel iocr ity from a r ece nt hist ory exa min atio n:J;~iat lux .-U ncle r the F eud al Sys tem the Eng lish wer e to suff er gr eatl y, for the y wer e bou nd clown by :such law s as bav ing to put out all ligh ts by eig ht o 'clo ck.

Sto ut f ello ,L- Jul ius Vog el was one of New Zealan d's Gov ern ors for a whi le.

He was kno wn as ''St out Vog el. " Wh er e ign ora nc e is blis s The Cru sad es wer e a gre at edu cati v e sch eme for the Eng lish peo ples . Ign orant peoples wer e r eli eve d of the ir ign ora nce whe n the y cam e in con tact wit h peo ple t hey bad nev er dre am t of.

ME MO RIE S

OF A

CH AN NE L

CRO SSI NG . 'l'h e hea ds of Dov er dro p b ehin d, And all aro und the bill ows roll ; 'l'h e Cha nnel stea mer l eap s and ."ways, And shu dde rs like a pas sing soul.

H er hum an car go cro uch on d eck Or line the rail s. Wi th mo urn ful cry 'l'hc whe elin g sea bird s slow sail pas t, \Vh ile to and fro the stew ard s fly ; For aili ng ma n the y bea r the bal mAnd stra wb erry bas ket s 'nca th eac h arm .

In qua kin g line s the trav elle rs sit, Ben eath their wei.ght the ben che s gro an.

The ir eye,. are closed, the ir face s Wit h evr ry lurc h yon h ra r the g1:een, m mo an.

An oldish 'l'en ton , bal d and fat Hi s gr eas y face a yell ow ting e, 8its .. wea ring in a corn er sea t, \Vi th eve ry wav e beh old him c ringe.

The .. low swe at drip s, as in his fea r H e dre ams of Fat her lan d and bee r.

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MEM ORIE S OF A CHAN NEL CROS SING

Next come~ a spins ter, fierce and strai ght, With poin ted nose and pierc ing eye, And gaun t umbr ella, wave d aloft , With whic h she jabs the passe r-by.

Beyo nd, a matr on swat hed in rugs, Bene ath her pain t a sickl y hue; he rates the stew ards, plagu es her frien ds, Jn truth she is a viole nt shrew . ller dign ity is soon forgo t, \Vhe n reall y parlo us is her lot.

A spor ting parso n next appe ars, llis hand s are clasp ed, his face is draw n, He seems imme rsed in silen t pray er 'l'hat this grea t sorro w may be born e.

How like a mart yred ::;aint of old, \Vith r esign ation deep and calm Amid st that scene of pain and woe He sits and shive rs with alarm .

Hi::; Yillage flock woul d joy to ::;ee '!'hei r pasto r in such mise ry.

1\.. city bank clerk next we note, A. valia nt warr ior of the pen, A toile r from the city' s heart , Rese mbli ng more a broo dy hen. lie looks a: chee rful as a bear, His bowl er hat cock ed o'er one eye; His :pats have wand ered, and one see::; No trace s of his erran t tie.

He cowe r s from this fearf ul strife , Well shelt ered by his ampl e wife.

Here every r ace and type of man Is herd ed on the heav ing floor, Scot :man , Dutc hman , Pole, and Swed e All long ing for the dista nt shore .

Ther e let us leave them for the nonc e, Thos e Viki ngs battl ing with the flood, Daun tless , grim -lipp ed, press ing on, Each after poor old Nept une's blood . 'l'he long wave rolls, the siren s bawl , Naug ht answ ers but the sea birds ' call.

M.G.N. (VI. A.)

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(J. S. Hath eily. ) "Yea, music is the Proph et's art; Among the gifts that God hath sent, One of the most magni ficent ."

- Longfellow.

As was only to be expe cted, the p erson nel of the Orch estra suffe red majo r chan ges this year, and when we assem bled for the first time it was very evide nt that many fami liar faces were not prese nt.

Fortu nately, howe ver, seve ral keen and prom ising newc omer s have offer ed their servi ces, with the resul t that the Orch estra this year is the large st in the histo ry of the School. 'l'o the mem bers who left our rank : at the end of last year we wish all succe ss in futur e life and trust that their expe rienc e in orchestral work will prov e valua ble: B. 0 'Hall oran , W . Mack ie, W. Gear y, fir. t violi ns; N. W agsta ff, J. Gear y, ~econd violi ns; .J. Shiel ds, viola ; N. H enry, clario n et; A. '!'arr ant, L. Wat t, clrnm s; and R. Jones, pian o.

W e arc pleased to welc ome the followin g n ew mem bers: F. Parfi tt, Paul Sutto n, A. J ohns on, J . Slom an, D. Menzies, A . Mcin tyre, secon d

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NOTES

40 violins; D. Rawson, clarione t; J. Cochran e, Peter Sutton, clrums; G. St. Paul, piano; and D. Pritchar d, flute.

D. Watt and J. Cooper , formel'ly second violins, now play first violin, and J. Brown, second violin, now plays viola.

Th e Orche::;tra i::; fortunat e thi::; year in possessin g a new member of outstand ing talent, our clarionet ist, D. Rawson. It is very ::;eldom that such an advance d and experien ced player joins our ranks.

We ::;h~uld lik e to take thi::; opportun ity of recognis ing the inestima ble .'et路vices of Mr. R. Horrill, who ha::; devoted so much of his time to the Orchestr a .

On Decembe r 15 Mr. R. Neville Renaud, organist of St. M~try '::; Church , New Plymout h, gave the School an organ r ecital.

The program me, although of a cla::;sical nature, wa::; ::;uch that 1t was thorough ly enjoyed by even the least musical. By deliverin g a few well-cho sen words before each sel ection he revealed the hidden beauties in the mu::;ic, and thus greatly enhanced om apprecia tion of it. The followin g famous classical numbers were delightfully rendered : Schuber t '::; ''Serena de'' and '' Ave Maria," Handel 's "Largo" and "Cuckoo and Nightingale, '' Michaeli s' ''Turkish Patrol,'' and Lemare 's ''Andantino in D Flat." The thanks of the School are due to Mr. Renaud for providin g this excellen t entertain ment.

Mention must be made of the high standard of music attained in the School at the end of last year. Especial ly wa::; this apparen t in the singing classes, whicli, ably organised by Mr. Dobson, proved so ::;ucces,.ful. The very sound training received was evidence d by the remarka bly mature performa nce of the junior singing class at last year's breaking -up ceremon y. 'l'he junior orchestr a still continues to do good work preparin g player.' for the ."enior orche."tra . It is pleafiing to note that many more day boys are availing themselv es of the facilitieH provided in thi. branch. The standard r eached by newcome r. in t h e orchestra is, this year, notieeabl ,v higher. 'l'his is mainly clue to the fact that Miss Dowling has startecl cla ss 1caching in the larger primary sc hoolH in New Plymout h.

Much amuseme nt was afforded by the new boys' initiation ceremon y, which, in accordan ce with School tradi-

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41 tion, was held on the nil?ht of the swimmin g sports. 'l'he concert was well orgamse d but the items were for the most part, of ~ poor. standard -some of them so poor that they. wer~ qmte enJ~yable. The feature of the evening was a delightfu l clanonet solo by D. Rawson.

During the drill week held after Easter an impro!llptu concert, which day boys and boarders were ~~v1tecl to ~ttend, was provided in the Assembl y Hall.

Ihe entertam ment \V~s a great success. 'l'he first half of the ~rogramme consisted of orchestr al items and solos provid~d. by St. Paul, pianofor te, Hatherly and Therkleson, vwlms, and. Rawson, clarionet . Then followed a one-a.ct play entitled "'l'he Ghost of J errv Bundler " Despite the fact t?at the performe rs had h~d only fo~u rehears~ls the a~tmg was of the highest order, and the close. of ;he performa nce was marked by prolonge d applause. fhe actors, all of whom were new to the sta"'e are to be heartily congratu lated. c b ' At the. end of last year the Orchestr a and Goncert Party provided entertain ments a~ the gaol and hospital.

We were all glad of the opportum ty of helping tho::;e who are no.t so fortunat e as ourselves , and we are sure that we enJoyed the concert as much as did our audience .

Anoth~r stage in the progress of cultivati on of musical talent m this Scho?l has been reached by the commencem ent of classes m musical apprecia tion.

Third formers are fortunat e enough to receive these lessons ~eekly ~rom 1\~r . Dobs?n.

The object is to create an mt~rest m classical music, to provide pupils with a theoretical knywled ge of music, and to reveal any latent ~alen~ >~lnch, unf?rtun ately, has been only too common m tlns School durmg past years.

The results of the music exam::;. held la::;t year were as follows : Trini~y qonege of London .-Senior division, practical ~xam1~1~t~on , G. C: IT. St. Pm1l (hononrs ) .

Intermediate chvl SlOn , practical ancl thcol'etic al exami nation G Ilutton (honours ). ' 路

~sso?iated Board.- Elemen tary division, practica l examma twn, Percy Smith.

42 IN'rERN AL

AFFAIR S.

SCHOOL NOTES

43

(J. A. Keeling. )

Chocolat e, fruit, cream, Lemonad e.

Attempt s to eat all I had made.

With a very great show of success I had eaten, Until I just had to confess myself beaten. '!.'hen going to sleep I essayed.

Wild . were my ch·eams then '!.'hat night ..t\ ncl I dreamt I was trying 'l.'o fight.

Wit h a mouthfu l of pillow, extremel y cold feet I awoke with my head all tied up in the sheet, And feeling that 'quakes were In sight.

Bananas played leap-frog , Ran races.

The apples tore round In embraces .

I knew that they fought and they scrapped and they ran, As only ten helpings of fruit salad can.

I wish they had kept to 'rheir places.

Inside there were blows, Great turmoil.

The fever for war 'gan to boil.

Then the battle began and on every side roared, Wh en suddenly clown from above there was poured 0 nice, soothing doseCastor Oil! N.H. (V. B.)

The School year began on Februar y 3 with a total roll number of 516, of which 142 were boarders .

At the beginnin g of the term we were unfortun ate in losing from the staff Mr. '1.'. A . Lappin, who had been relieving here for the last term of 1930. His place has been taken by Mr. J. Wright, an Old Boy of tlle School. 'l.'o him we extend a hearty welcome and hope his stay with us will be a very pleasant one.

School have had a fairly successfu l season in inter: collegiat e cricket, defeatin g Nelson College on the home ground by seven wickets and losing to W anganui College at W anganui by 170 runs.

On Wednesd ay, March 4, the swimming· sports were held at the New Plymout h Municip al Baths and were, as usual, a great success. The arrangem ents were perfect and the events went off without a hitch. The standard of swimmin g was exceedin gly high, and several of the Napier boys distingui shed themselv es.

On Thursda y evening the champio nships were decided, the senior going to H. D. Law, with Des Forges second, the junior to S. Ilfillar, the under 14 to J. Henders on, and the preparat ory champio nship to J. Sloman.

From Tuesday to Friday, April 14 to 17, the School 'ontingen t went into barracks and all school work was suspende d. '!.'he drill, which took the place of camp this year, was a great success and improve ment was noticeable in all ranks at the end of the course. '!.'he top ground and the gully were used by A and B Compani es, while the two machine -gun platoons spent most of their time at the Drill Hall or on the Range . Tabloid athletics , in which each platoon contested , complete d each day's training.

On tl1e Friday olonel T. Standish , C.M.G., D.S.O., commandino· the Centeal Division , paid a visit to the School to inspect the drill.

• As the rainy weather was very suitable for an early start, the middle of April saw the beginnin g of football.

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45

'l'he whole School was organi:ecl into groups, which prac.tise two afternoo ns a week on the Racecou rse. The new football colours lH1v e been introduc ed this season and are to be :een on all tbc playing fields. This year the gully will b e fit ~or use for School matcbcl:i and some practice games. We hop e to have a very successfu l football season.

Th e baths, once only a cherish cl id eal, are now an actual fact, ancl wi1l be ready for use next summer.

Situated at the we tern end of the ''Gym.,' ' they will be in a handy position and will assuredl y prove a great asset to the School. The bottom and . ides are now complete ly concrete d, and terraces for spectato rs have been commenced on the :urrounc ling slopes. Th e pump has not yet arrived, and its installat ion i. all tbat remains to be clone.

The annual cricket match w.ith the Parents was as gr eat a success as in previous year . In a very pleasant match the School eleven proved themselv es too strong for tbe veterans .

Th School was recently photoo-rnph cl, being divided for the occnsion into two gronps-: enior and junior. Such photos as these should always, in later ycm路s, carry with them happy memorie s of our days at school together .

At the end of last term, as in many previous years, Mr. R. Neville Renaud gave a very enjoyabl e organ recital in St. Mary 's. IIis explanat ion and wonderf ul r endering of classical music w~re oTeatly apprecia ted.

Th e pa:t season has been a record one for swimmin g and life-savin g in the School. Every award of the Royal Life-sav ing Society, from the Element ary 'ertificat e to the Diploma , has been gained- a record of which the School may well be proud. The mo t praisewo rthy efforts wcr the gaining of Diploma s of Life-sa' ing by R. Harper ancl H. Charters .

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47

Durin g th.e 1'aran aki "Lear n-to-S wim" Week the Schoo l provid ed many instru ctors, who did very valuab le work. At the end of the season many boys were succes sful in gainin g swimm in g certifi cates. In the surf competitio ns the Schoo l had two life-savino· teams one of which compe ted for the rraran aki Penna~t and both for the Ballin Cup Surf Race.

Durin g the term the school has enjoye d manv interesting and instru ctive lecture s. Amon g them we~e talks on EO'ypt and its people , and the work of Dr. Barna rdo 's Homes . A series of lectur es on aviatio n were O'iven in t~e first of whi~h Flight -Lieut enant Owen spokbe on' his flight to Austra lia. The second was on Aerial Navig ation.

On May 1 Miss 1'aylo r, of the Britis h and Forei()'n Bible ~ociety, visited the Schoo l and gave us a veq intere stmg· accou nt of the work of her societ y in foreig n parts.

Cricket N oles PREPARATORY NOTES We comm enced th i.s 7ear with a decrea se in numbe rs, clue no doubt to concht wns at presen t exiBting in New Zealan d.

As most of those presen t were last year's pupils the classes settled clown much more quickl y than is usual in the first term, and as a furthe r result more groun d was covere d.

Towar ds the middl e of the term we were joined by two boys from the earthq uake area.

Cricke t was played , as usual, until just before the

Easte~· holida ys, but this term vve spent much more time

tl1an m the past at net practic e.

We have not a sufficient numbe r of bi"' bovs to make

~ first-class fo?~ball team, so this year we ~re ~ot playin g m

the compe tit10n games with local schools.

We play with a group of boys from the Upper School, and durmO' the second term we hope to play games with some of the Upper Schoo l lower groups .

(J. West.)

Consid ering the standa rd attain ed by the indivi dual memb ers of the Schoo l teams, and consid erin"' also the positio n of the first eleven as second in the North Taranaki Senior Champ ionshi p, we can safely say that the "eason ha.· been truly succes sful.

Play in the junior group s has impro ved to a marke d degree , and we wish to thank all maste rs for their help ' both on the lower and upper groun ds. rrhe new pavilio n is found useful to those playin g in the o·ully and is fully apprec iated.

A. H. Andre ws, G. B. Hardi ng, J. W. Morri son and J. II. Birch gained positio ns in the Taran aki team dnring the season , and we congr atulat e them on this distinc tion.

In Decem ber of last year the Nel. on College first eleven travel led to New Plymo uth, where , after an interesting "'ame, Schoo l won by a consid erable margi n. Perfect summ er weath er favou red both days.

In March Schoo l sent a team to W angan ui to play Wang anui College and, di regard ing the fact that the eleven la cked experi ence, its battin g did not come up to

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expectations. In the second innings, however, the team redeemed itself by making a stubborn effort to play out time.

NEW PLYMOUTH BOYS ' HIGH SCHOOL v. NELSON COLLEGE. Played at New Plymouth on December 19 and 20.

Result: School won by seven wickets.

Nelson won the toss and elected to bat.

NELSON COLLEGE-FIRST INNINCS. Camp bell and Hoop er opened the visitors' innings and started steadily. Morrison was puzzling Hooper, but the pair were batting confidently until, when the score was 25, Andrews had Hooper l.b.w. with a fast one. McLean, the newcomer, started scoring immediately, but the fielding was good. He glided one to the leg and called for two. Gilbert picked it up cleanly and ran him out with a fine return.

At this stage the wickets began to fall cheaply .

Camp bell was caught in slips; Richards hit his wickets in playing a ball from Morrison; Buddle was stumped by Birch, off Morrison; and, after seven runs had been added by smart running, Fay went leg before to Harding.

Stubbs and Karsten brought the score up by patient batting, but the wicketf' continued to fall and Nelson's innings closed for 83.

NEW PLYMOUTII-FIRST INNINGS. IIarding and Loten opened for School, but the latter did not last long. The next two wickets fell cheaply, but Harding and Gilbert, by sound batting, brought the total to 77 before the former was caught in slips. 'rhe next four wickets fell for a matter of 35 runs, but fine innings

by Birch and Geary saw 130 on the board.

Morrison, by good clean hitting, took the score to 146 before the last wicket fell.

NELSON COLLEGE-SECOND INNINGS. Faced with a first innings deficit of 63 runs, Rm;s and Stubbs opened for Nelson. The former was unfortunate in hitting his wicket in Morrison 's first over, but the next man, Stace, took the score to 30 before Birch neatly stumped Stubbs. Only a few runs had been adclecl when once more Birch claimed a victim in Stace.

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Back Row. - D. McCa llurn , A . Wylde-Bro wne, J. Morr ison , J. Birch, S . Geary.

Middle Row. - D. Dalliso n , E . Lote n , A . And r e ws (ca pt. ), G. Harding, H. Law. In Front.- N . Gilbert, J . W est.

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49

Andrews ran McLean out with a beautiful throw from square leg, and the next four batsmen by fine cricket took the score past the hundred mark.

Campbell, after ' making a fine half-century, was stumped by Birch, and the next four batsmen could muster only 16 among them.

After a fighting display the visitors closed their innings for 141.

NEW PLYMOU'l'II- SECOND INNINGS. R equiring only 79 runs to win, Harding and Loten once more walked to the crease. Play began steadily, but Harding n ever h esitated to open his shoulders to anything loose.

The first wicket fell when Fay caught and bowled Loten-the total b eing 13. Runs continued to come freely, mainly from Harding 's bat. He was now batting splendidly.

West was bowled by Ross when the board read 33, and Gilbert and Harcling settled clown to repeat their first innings performance.

These two took School's total to 70 by bright cricket before Harding was run out. He bad proved himself the mainstay of the team, scoring 36 in each innings. 'l'he batsmen then started to open out, and it did not take Morrison and Gilbert long to reach 80 and to win the match.

First Innings.

NELSON COLLEGE. Second Innings.

Hooper, l.b.w., b. Andrews 14 l.b.w., b. Harding . .

Campbell, c. Law, b. Morrlson 12 st. Birch, b. Andrews McLean, run out 5 run out Richards, Jait wkt., b. Morrison 0 b. Andrews Buddle, st. Birch, b. Morrison 2 not out Fay, l.b.w., b. Harding 3 b. Andrews Karsten, not out 15 run out Stubbs, run out 6 st. B irch, b. Morrlson Ross, c. Hardlng, b. Andrews . .

15 hit wkt., b. Morrlson Louisson, b. Morrlson . .

1 b. Harding Stace, st. Birch, b. Morrlson 5 st. Birch, b. Morr ison Extras 5 Extras

12 54 9 2 5 11 11 7 1 1 20 8

Total Total 83 .. 141 Bowling Analysls.-Fir st innings: Morrison, five for 30; Andrews, two for 28; Harding, one for 11. Second Innings: Morrlson, three for 59; Andrews, three for 35; Harding, two for 8.

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50 First Innings.

Second Innings.

SCHOOL.

Harding, c. Stace, b. Richards Loten, c. Campbell, b. Hooper Law, c. McLean, b. Hooper . . west, st. Campbell, b. Hooper Gilbert, c. Karsten, b. Fay . .

Andrews, c. Hooper, b. Richards . . ..

Birch, l.b.w., b. Fay . .

Geary, c. Stace, b. Fay McCallum, b. Hooper . .

Morrison, not out Dallison, b. Fay Extras

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NOTES

36 0 3 4 43 0 12 16 0 18 6 8

run out c. and b. Fay

36 5 8

b. Ross not out

18

not out

7

7

Extras

Total ( for 3 wkts.) 81 146 Total Bowling Analysis.-First innings: Fay, four for 16; Hooper, four for 52; Richards, two for 21. Second innings: Fay, one for 26; Ross, one for 9.

NEW PLYMOUTH BOYS' HIGH SCHOOL v.

WANGANUI COLLEGIATE SCHOOL.

Played at Wanganui on March 18 and 19, 1931.

Result: School lost by 170 runs.

For the first day's play a bitterly cold wind swept across the ground, but on Thursday, the 19th, the weather was beautiful.

Wnnganui won the toss and batted.

WANGANUJ COLLEGIA'l'E-FIRS'l' INNINGS. Ilobbs and P. L. Marshall opened Wanganui's first innings, but the former was caught at mid-off after hitting a nice four.

Bunny and Marshall batted confidently and brought the total up considerably before both fell to Morrison.

.

IIarding played very well, and be and A. B. Marshall by careful batting took the score to 70 before Morrison again broke a dan"'erous partnership.

The next three wickets fell very cheaply, but, thanks to Ban· on and Rogers, W anganui recovered, and 156 was on the board before the last wicket fell. Barron's innings of 46 was invaluable to the team and the perfect timing of his shots showed how successful a hitter can be.

For School, Birch was safe behind the wickets, while Morrison bowled very well.

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NEW PLYMOUTH -FIRST INNINGS. Gilbert and Renton opened for School, but when the total was 2 IIobbs caught Renton well behind the wickets.

Dean dismissed Law and Gilbert, and soon after Morrison went l.b.w. to Mool'e. Four wickets were clown for 11.

Birch was batting well, and he and Si.mpson carried the score to 24 before the next wicket fell. Runs came stendily for a while but, when 33 was up, West put his leg in front to a straight one from Rogers.

H arper and Birch then became associated and by careful play took the score to 48 for the seventh wicket.

Birch was the next to go, but his innings of 19 was a patient effort at a critical stage in the match.

It did not take Dean long to "'et the remainin"' two wickets-and the innings closed for 65.

W ANGANUI COLLEGIATE -SECOND INNINGS. It was late in the afternoon when W anganui commenced its second innings, but despite the failin"' light they had 27 up for one wicket at the close of play. P. L. Marshall played very well for his 18, but was then cau?'ht nt mid-on off Morrison.

In the first over on '£hursclay morning Harper clean bowled Hobbs. A. B. Ma1·shall and Bunny, in a fine partnership took the score to 61 for the third wicket. , Harding and Bunny continued to score freely but, with the total at 82, Btmny was unfortunate in being caught off a fastly rising ball from Harper. He had batted splendidly for his 32 . llarding was then bowled by Harper, after batting nicely for 33; and, soon after, Dean and Barron lost their wickets.

Franklin and Moore commenced cautiously but, in spite of frequent changes in the bowling, the score Both mounted slowly till the 150 mark was reached. batsmen then opened out and treated all bowling alike.

The .·econd century was reached shortly before lunch, but with the total at 208 for seven wickets W anganui declared its innings closed.

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'l'he batting of Franklin and Moore was really fine, and Wanganui owed mucl1 to their eighth wicket partnership in being able to register a scoTe of two hundred.

NEW PLYMOU'l'II-SEU OND INNINGS. Requiring exactly 300 runs to win, School opened its second innings at 2 p.m. Gilbert and Simpson took the strike against Moore and Dean.

Right from the start it became evident that the batsmen would take few risks-for the runs were coming very slowly . Simpson then began to score fairly freely, but when he had 22 to his credit Barron clean bowled him.

His was a forceful innings, characterised by many fine shots to the off.

MoiTison was unlucky to go cheaply, and almost immediately Gilbert was run out. The last named was stnbborness personified-makin g eight runs in an hour and a-·quarter.

Law was content merely to keep his wickets intact, but at length he was well caught at deep mid-off.

Birch then settled down and played with confidence.

The next three batsmen held their ends up while Birch made the runs, but by 4.15 in the afternoon seven wickets were down for 82 runs .

Donnelly tackled the bowling like a professional but, soon after his arrival at the crease, Birch mishit a ball and was caught in slips. He had batted in a masterly fashion for his 39, reproducing his convincing display of the first innings.

Meredith stayed at the wicket with Donnelly for quite a while, but eventually he went l.b.w. to Orton.

Glenn, the last man, came in with 30 minutes remaining before time was up. 'l'he two batsmen hit out lustily at anything loose, and played carefully anything near the wickets.

The board read 129 when the last .o ver of the match was bein"' bowled. Five of the balls were blocked, but Glenn snicked the last one on to hiR w~ckets.-W anp:anui thuR won the match by 170 runs.

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WANGANUI COLLEGIATE.

Hobbs, c Law, b Morrison P . L. Marshal!, st. Birch, b Morrison Bunny, b Morrison A. B . Marshal!, b Morrison . .

Harding, st. Birch, b Donnelly Dean, b Morrison Moore, st. Birch, b Mm'l'ison . .

Franklin, b Donnelly . .

Barron, c Donnelly, b West . .

Rogers, c Gilbert, b Simpson . .

Orton, not out Extras Total

0

0

4 17 19 18 22 0 0 6 46 18 1 7 156

2nd Innings.

b. Harper c. Renton, b Morrison c. Birch, b Harper l.b.w., b Donnelly b. Harper b. MmTison not out not ·out b. Morrison Extras . .

9 18 32 8 33 7 45 37 6 13

Total for seven wkts. (dec.) 208

Bowling Analysis.-First innings: MmTison, six for 83; Donnel!y, two for 10 ; Simpson, one for 2; West, one for 26. Second innings: Harper, three for 45; Donnelly, one for 29; Morrison, three for 50.

1st Innings.

Gilbert, c Harding, b Dean Renton, c Hobbs, b Dean Law, b Dean Morrison, l.b.w., b Moore Birch, b Rogers ..

Simpson, b Moore West, l.b.w., b Rogers ..

Harper, b Dean ..

Donnelly, not out Meredith, l.b.w., b Dean Glen, c and b Dean Extras Total

SCHOOL. 5 0 3 2 19 5 3 16 3 2 0 7 65

2nd Innings. run out . . ..

8 b. Bunny . .

• 1 c. Dean, b. Bunny 1 c. and b. Rogers 1 c. Barron, b. Dean 39 b. Barron 22 l.b.w., b Moore 2 l.b.w., b Barron 5 not out 22 l.b.w., b Orton 6 b. Barron 18 Extras 4• Total

.. 129

Bowling Analysis.-First innings: Dean, six for 14; Rogers, two for 9; Moore, two for 23. Second innings: Barron, three for 10; Bunny, two for 14; Orton, one for 14; Dean, one for 27; Moore, one for 30; Rogers, one for 31.

COMPETITION MATCHES.

Oct. 18 and 25 .-Y. New Plymouth. Won by 62 runs.

Rchool: First inniJlg'R, total 108; Ilarcling 53, A~clr "s 16, I,oten 13. School : econd innings, total 97 ; Geary 36, Law 21. New Plymouth: First innings, total 81; bowling analysis, West three for 16, Andrews three for 28, Loten

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54 one for 7, Dalli::;on one for 22. New Plymouth: ~econd innings, total 62; bowling analysi:, Dallison five for 28, ;\Vest one for 5, Andrews one for 17.

N ov:. 8 and 20.-v . Old Boys. Won by an inning::; and 33 runs. School : First innings, total 212; Loten 39, Birch 37 Andrews 28, Geary 28, Harding 20, West 13 not out, M~·. Bottrill 13. Old Boys: First innings, total 59; bowling analysis, Morrison six for 36, Andrews .fom for ~9.

Old Boys: Second innings, total 120; bowlmg analy::;~::;, ­ Andrew::; three for 23, Morrison three for 33, Mr. Bottnll two for 19.

Nov. 29 and Dec. 6.-v. Western Park. Won by 50 runs . School: First innings, total 173; Harding 52, Morrison 28, Law 22, Loten 18, McOallum 12. School: Second innings, total for three wickets 119 ; Andrews 35 not ~ut, Harding 26, Law 16, Loten 10. . W este:·n Park: , ~1~st inning::;, total 103; bowling analysts, Mornson four ~ot .. 9, IIarcling two for 11, West one for 10, Andrew::; one for .19. we::;tern Park: Second innings, total 139; bowlmg analy::;i::;, Andrew::; ::;ix for 34, Morrison three for 45, Harding one for 19.

Jan. 10 (Holiday 'l'eam).-v. New Plymouth. Lost by an inning::; and 87 runs . School: First innin~::;, ~otal 37; Macallan 13, Samp::;on 11. School: Second. mnmg::;, total 26; Gilbert 6, Andrews 5 not out, ~r. ~ott~·tll, Birch and Mereclith 5 each. New Plymouth: Fust mmng:, tot.al 150; bowling analy.·i::;, Ma~allan three for 25, Mr. Botb:ll two for 21, Samp::;on two for 24, Ohri::;tensen two for v1, Gilbert one for 24.

Jan. 24 (Holiday 'l'eam).-v . Old Boy::;. Lo::;t by an innings and 19 nm::;. School: Fir::;t inning::;, total 62 ; Ohristensen 12, Des Forges 12. School: Second inni~gs, total 63; Gilbel't 21, Mr. Bottrill 10. Old Boys: F1.r t innino·s, total (for three wickets declared) 143; bowh~g analy~is, Gilbert two for 48, Meredith none for 8, Ohr~s­ tensen none for 10, Spedding none for 29, Mr. Bottnll none for 46.

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55 Feb. 7 anc114.-v. We:tei·n Park. Won by 136 run::;.

School: First innings, total 181; Birch 78, Law 46, Morrison 12. School: Second innings, total 118; Harper 37, total 107 ,· Morrison 20. Western Park: First innine-s ~ ' bowling analysis, Morris on six for 42. Western Park: Second innings, total 56; bovvling analysis, Morrison five for 23, Harper three for 18, Donnelly one for 13. · Feb. 19 (Friendly).-v. Western Park. Won by three runs. School: Fir~:>t innings, total 88; Renton 24 ~ot out, Birch 19, Law 11, Harper 10. Western Park: F irst innings, total 85; bowling analysis, Morrison five for 48, Harper two for 6, West one for 6, Larkin one for 14.

Feb. 28 (Friendly) .-v. New PlY.mouth. Won by 27 rum;. School: First innings, total 120; West 25, Glenn 23 not out, McOallum 16, Mr. Bottrill 13. New Plymouth: Fir~:>t inning., total 93; bowling analysi::;, We::;t five for 21, Moni::;on one for 30, Donnelly two for 24.

March 14 (Friendly) .-v. We::;tern Park. Won by 12 run::;. School: Fir~:>t innings, total 143; Law 40, Morri::;on 27, Simpson 11, Meredith 11, Donnelly 10 not out, Birch 10. Western Park: First innings, total 131; bowling analy::;i~:;, Morrison six for 40, Gilbert one for 11, Harper two for 33, West one for 24, Simpson none for 14.

P AREN'l'S' MATOI-:L Our annual match again::;t the parent~:; wa::; played on 'l'hur::;day, March 26, and we wi~:;h to thank them for a mo::;t enjoyable game. ~arent~:> in .their fir::;t innings made 118, thank::; chiefly to a fine fir::;t wtcket partner~:;hip between Dr. Andrew and l\Ir. Nicoll, who put on over 50 run~:; between them. For School Donnelly was the most successful bowler takin"' fo ur wickets for 10, the remainin"' wick ets b ein~ :hared by ~orri-:on and IIarper. To their total of 118 School replled w1th 171 for nine wickets. Gilbert 54, Morrison 30, Donnelly 2? not out, Simpson 16. Gilbert batted very soun cll.Y for h1s half-century, while Morrison, Donnelly and Sunpson scored freely off the tired bowling.

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AVERAGES.

BA'l''l 'ING. Times No. of. not Highest score. innings. out.

Name.

G. A. M. E. E. J.

B. Hardin g H. Andrew:> ..

P. Donnelly .. .

'1' . Simp:>on ....

G. Loten . • • • 0 .

II. Birch ...... w. J. Geary J. W. Morrison ...

H. D . Law . .. ... . .

N. J. Gilbert . . . .

W. J. Glenn R. G. Harper . . . .

B. R. Renton . . . . .

D . I. McCallum . ..

J. West D. R. Dalli:>on •

0

•••

•••••

0

•••••••

0

••

12 9 7 5 10 14 9 15 16 12 7 8

9 14 17 4

1 2

53 54

4

22*

0 1 1 2 4 1 1

43 50* 78 36 40 46 43 23* 37 .

24* 24* 31* 7

3

0 1 1 2 0

Total runs.

326 184 60 99 171 241 121 188 241 149 49

80 66 98 105 20

Average.

29.6 26.3 20 19.8 19 18.5 17.3 17 16 13.5 12.25 10 8.25 7.6 7 5

SECOND ELEVEN, 1930 .

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B~ck Row .- D . B lackl ey, R. s:mpson, G. Evers -Swinde11 , F . Christe nse n .

Mid dle Row .- R. Ed.gely. J. Carroll , J . Wilson (capt.), N. La ngsto n , B. Andre w.

I n Front.- J. Spedd m g, T. Larki n.

*D enotes not out.

BOWLING. Name.

A. H .

J . W. R. G. D. R.

Overs.

114 Anclrew:> 185 Morri:>on 63 Harper 37 Dallison .. .

Maidens. Runs .

22 31 9 4

265 762 253 115

Wkts. Average.

33 78 18 8

8 9.75 14 14.5

KEA'l'S. By ma:>sy wall:> and towers now de:>olate, Beneath that stone, the tomb of Cestiu:>, He lies, the victim of a cruel Fate, Who died bereft of his inheritance.

Amid the monldering ruins of Rome's walls A Ye t' lant patch there lies f nll gay with flow ers, A tomb, a solitary line, recalls 'l'he immortal glory of his genius.

I.NJVL (VI. A).

Oakley Studio, N .P.

THIRD ELEVEN, 1930.

B~ck Row.-E. Fairbrother, F. Tuck , A. Hayward, G. Saunders, L. Fredsburg, G. Murdoch.

M•ddle Row.- J . Ulenber g , J. Fairbrother, R. Nicholls (capt.) , V. Carroll , I. Des Forges.

1n Front.-A. Grant, A. Ewa t·t.

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57

(J. H. Birch.)

'l'his year brings about the completion of a correct and fully-equipped battalion. For long years past it has been the dream of many of those interested in the cadet activity of the School to have a battalion consisting of two infantry companies, two machine-gun platoons (Vickers and Lewis), and a drum and bugle band. The formation of machine-gun platoons was commenced midway through the last year, and so we had many competent N .C.O. 's to begin with this year.

In place of the camp, which before the alteration of the Defence Act was held once every t~vo ycnrs, we spent four clays in barrncks at the School. We were extremely fortunate and had the very best of weather, and thus the work set down was co~fortably completed. 'l'be machine-gun platoons spent most of their time either in the Drill Hall or at the rifle range, while the two infantry companies occupied the School grounds.

The barracks were inspected by Colonel Stanclish, C.M.G., D.S.O., Officer in Charge of the Central Command, and he complimentcc1 the bnttalion upon the high standard of â&#x20AC;˘ their work, referring especially to that of the machinegun platoons.

As the barracks were held within a week of Anzac Day the standard of marching was very high, although marred somewhat by the profusion of bands, which were playing different steps both before and behind the battalion.

Before marching to our position in Queen Street for the parade a short ceremony was held at the School gates, where wreaths were placed and the Last Post played.

At the Park we were greeted with an inspiring spectacle, thousands of people lining the terraces¡ to pay tribute to those gallant Anzacs.

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At the end of the service the Last Post was ably played by four members of the School Drum and Bugle Band. Mr. Dobson is to be heartily congratulated on the way in which he has trained our Band, and his untiring efforts have not been wasted.

As usual the shooting was of a very high standard, and we have to congratulate the following on their success:MacDiarmicl Belt (Senior Championship): L. Spence.

Kelly Memorial Cup (Long-range Championship) : W. A. Snell.

Searle Cup: L. Mackay.

Hamblyn Cup: K. Clark.

Loveday Cup: R. J. Corkill.

McLeocl and Slacle. Cup: H. 0. Andrews.

Lady Goclley Cup, A Coy. (class-firing): R. G. Harper.

Lady Godley Cup, B Coy . (class-firing): J. Wnlsh.

THE WRECK. A stately ship on a sea of glass, White canvas spread out wide.

With tow 'ring masts and gleaming spars, Her joy and pride.

A pitching form on a stormy sea, A seasick, crazy craft, Swept by every heavy swell From fore to aft. 'l'be boom of waves on the cold, grey rocks, A steady, sullen roar.

A broken mast on a jagged reefNothing more.

G.A.H. (V. A.)

THE

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'rhe roll this year stands at 516, of whom 142 are boarders. In the Upper S~hool there are 495 boys, of whom 134 are boarders, while the figures in the Preparatory Department are 20 and 8 respectively. 'l'he complete roll is as follows:FORM VI. A. An drew, R. B. Booth, R. W. tCave, C. T." Cooper, N. J. Dearnley, E. R. Edgley, R. W.' Ewart, M. tFairbrother, E. H. Fairbrother, J. Harper, J. F. tHatherley, J. S. Henderson, E. W. Holland, A. D.~ tJones, R. S. Kenny, C. J. tLaw, H. D.* Mandeno, R. P. • Mathews, B. D. Menzies, I. N. Molloy, P. tNiven, M. G.• tRenton, B. R.* t Smith, D. A. Smith, R. S. Sutherland, C. M.* tTuck, F. E .* tWatt, L. S.* Whitcombe, D. W. j·Wi!son, J. F. Wilson, W. W. P. Wright, W. Young, J. C.* FORM VI. B. ·rBirch, J. H. tCook, R. N. Davidson, G.* Dingle, H. R. Elmes, J. Gilbert, N. J. Hamilton, K. A. tHarper, R. G.* H;trrison, C. t Ricks, M.• tLaurence, I.

tM'Callum, D. G.* tMorrison, J. W.* Rogers, R. M. Saunders, G. B. Simpson, R. Tate, A. van de Water, F. P. tWalkington, J.* Webster, T. D. tWest, J.* FOR¥ V. A. Alien, D. B. Alien. D. N. Ancjerson, J. D. Barnitt, B. H. Blackley, D. I. Bridger, E. W. C.arroll, J. A. Charters, R. H. Cochrane, J. D. • Conway, J. H. Cotterill, J. • East, G. L. Evans, M. Ewart A. L. Falls, J. R.• Gaudin, N. M.* Geddes, W. R. Hull, D. N. Hutton, G. A.* Keeling, J. A. · Kerr, J. H. Lomas, A. L. Millar, D. J. S.* Murray, L. A. Neighbour, C. J. Nichols, R. A.* Nilsson, G. L.* O'Reilly, R. N. Palmer, J. C. Purser, H. M. Reed, E. J. Rowe, R.* Simpson, E. T. Simpson, R. s. V,*

THE

60 Steven, D. U. • St. Paul, G. C. H.* Warren, E. V. Weston, G. C. FORM V. B. Anderson, I. D. Bellam, H. C. C. • Brabyn, G. R. Broad, C. W. Brown, A. T. Bruen, A. J. t Bryant, J . V.* Clark, K . J. Evans, T. M.* Gannaway , J. Harrison, M . H. • Hayward, A. Hughson, D. R .* Ingle, M. A.* Jensen, A. * Johnston, W. J. Ma cGill, D. A. Mail, J. w.

Mandeno, G. L.* Mercer, J . H. P.* Parfitt, F. T. Rawson, D. H .

Rogers, T. S. Smale, R. L. Spence, W. L. A.* Turner, C. A. Watt, D. R .* FORM V. C. Birmingha m, P. Blair, R.* Bond, D . S. Briggs, N. E. Cameron, D . I. Catron, A. K .* Clarke, E . W. Cottier, L. L. Darby, A. J. Evans, R. C. Finch, R . H .* Goddin, R . H. L. Hawkins, J. R. Hunger, A.* Jasper, J. W. Julian, L. S. Langston, N. B. • Matangi, J. Murdoch, G. B .* Nicoll, A. A. Old, A. J.

ROLL

THE

Outred, M. J. • Potts, I . G. G. * Riley, L. W. Saunders, N . B. R a dley, G. K .* Smart, R. 0 .* Spedding, J. Stephenso n, J. 0.

Taylor, C.* Therkleson , L. G .

Thompson , R. S. Turnidge, J. M . • Ulenberg, J. J . N .

Whittingto n, H. J. • Wilson, R. W . • FORM V. D .

Benne tt, L . W .

Best, G . W. K. Connett, J. B .* Crush, R. H. Des Forges, H. J. Ellis, M .

Elliot, A. C .

Fredsberg, L. E. • Glenn , W. J. • Harper, I. S .

Harvey, D . M. Healy, A. P. Hookham, R. Hoskin, c. J .

Johnson, E . K. Lowe, J. L. M'Carthy, J. C. M'Donald, G. J. * Oxenham, E. Parish, A. R .

Simmons, W. F .

Sole, D . G. Button, P. M.* Button, P. H .* Sutherland , J. A. Tynan, D. L .

Whitehead , C. T .

Wolfe, s. B. FORM IV. A. Andrews, H . 0 .

Anstis, W. G. Armit, G. N. Armstrong , M . A. Baker, A. E. Bethell, J . N .

Billing, K. C .

Brash , D. G. Burton, D. L .*

Carron, V. L. Carson, R. C.* Chittenden , F. H. Cooper, F. Corkill, R. J. Donnelly, M . P.* Evers-Swi ndell, G. 0.

Faris, I . B .* George, S. J. • Gilmer, M. J. Grant, I. C.* Harding, A. R. Harkness, B . M. Hayton, G. M .

Henderson , C. G.* Hunger, J. C. • Larkin, T. C. Leonard, L. G. • Lewis, R. E .* Matthews, R. R. Meiklejohn , I. P. Patrick, J. A. Pearson, L. G. Prichard, N. J. * Putt, C. w.

Short, J. G .

Sma ill, R. J. Smith, 0.

Sole, R. E. Stewart, N. W. G. * FORM IV. B. Batten, J. L.* Bennett, L. R. Brasell, A. R. Bullot, F. R. Christoffel , J. 0.

Crawford, J . 0.

Crawford, H. H. n avies, J. c. W. Dunn, K . N. Henderson , J . I .

Jones, s. c.• K emp, J . B.* Lander, A. Law, K . 0 .

McKay, J. D. S.* Matheson, F . D .

May, F. A. Miller, A. * Mm·gan, S . H. s.

Morrison, R. D. Prichard, D . L. • Reston, D .

Richardso n, E. P. Roebuck, K. L.

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Rowlands, W. I. Sheen, S . P.* Walsh, J. Young, R. A. FORM IV. C. Amon, N. H. w. • B ennett, R. G. H .

B etts, C. H .* Bosworth, L. Caldwell, T .* Charteris, M. Dickie, M . H.* Downey, B. C. Elliot, E. S.* Foreman, G. K. Gray, D. Hore, L. B .• Humphrie s, B . S. Johnson, A. H. • Krutz, H. H. Mallon, J . C. Matthews, W. I. • Mcisaac, G . R .

Nolan, H. B. R a dcliffe, D. T .* Shearer, D. W .* Smart, W . E. Smith, A. A. Somerville , N. T. Tremlett, T . L. Williams, N. FORM IV. D. Ainsworth , F. H. Bell, H. W. Booth, E. D. Boyle, M. Clarke, L. C. Cawthray, R. E. Croker, L. F. Christense n, E . L. Crawford, H. D .

Franklyn, N. c.

Ford, B. G .

G ayla rd, C. A. Giles, D . H. Hall, J. F. Holdt, W. c.

Hooke, H. E. Illingworth , R. A. • Johnstone , B. H. Law, N. E .* Meredith, E . B .

Moles, L. J. M'Cullum, I. J .

THE

62 Parkin, M. G. Pointon, W. M. • Putt, W. J. Pulford, C. R. Rundle, R. M. Roberts, C. H .

Rosser, W. R. Ryan, C. T. FORM IV. E. Andrews, S. L. Bartlett, L. L. * Baxter, P. W. * Belliss, A. H.* Boulton, C. S. Campbell, J. H .

Cotton-Stapleton, L. H.* Dunbar, D . A." Frethey, J. Gamlin, F. E. Girling, J. R .

Hopkins, H. G. Hunter, B. jolmson, K . V. Jones, D. F. King, S. M. L.a cey, E. W. H. Martin, B . B. McBeth, F.* Murray, I .H." Newing, R . B. Oxenham, J. Paltridge, J. Radford, M. B. Riley, E. H. Ryan, J. M. Smart, V. T. R. Smith, F. G.* Ulenberg , F . P. Walker, h Wheeler, F. P .

FORM Ill. A. Adlam, R. T . H. Aldous, P. E. Auld, I. D. Austin, J. J. Bisson, G . E. Blundell, G. M. Blundell, J. C. Bradshaw, W. M .* Cunningham, A. F. navies, I. W. Davis, T . F. Des Forges, A. N. Dill, B. R.*

THE

ROLL Duff, I. H. Dunlop, F. A. Eddleston, L. Ekdahl, M. o.• Fairbrother, G. E. Le Pine, D. J. * Logan, I. T.* Loten, T . M.* Mcintyre, A. G.* McKee, G. D .

Martin, E. C. Mayer , s . C. D. Menzies, D. B. Meston, P.* Napier, G . C.* Nelson, T. V. Nodder , C . J. Orr, K. W. Pedersen, E . 0 .• Price, S. H. Robinson, F. Smith, P. A. C. Squire, L. J .

Squire, W. D. Steven, J. St. George, S. S. Terry, G . H .

Walton, J . D. Wright, N. R. FORM III. B .

Appleyard, A. C.* Anderson, C. R . * Bayly, J. Birdling, L. M .

Creagh , N.* Davidson, W. H. Emmett, L. M. Ferry, E . H. Fenton, R. K .

George, D. L. Gorringe, E. W. Hodder, A. W .

Hoskin, B. L. Hull , D. A. Inch, I. Johnston , A. Leonard, R. B. Lucas, M. G. Lynch , M. J .

McAllum, D . R. Ma in, E. G. Martin, L. W .

Middleton, D . L. Moon, T . N.* Millar, R. D .*

Morgan, A. R. Murland , W. J. Penman, R. C .

Roberts, K. Roulston, D. J. Rea, A. G. Saunders, W. D. Stephens, R .

Thomason, F . C. Watson, L. R. Willis, B . G. Winter, D. J. Willcox, J . P.* Wood, W. J .

FORM III. C. Alla n , A. B. Alien, C. T .

Barnitt, H. F. Bretherton, P. Bullot, A. R. Burgess, A. M. Clegg, N. D. Conway, B. E. Dewdney, E. G. Evans, W. 0.* Fenton, T. F. • Fenton, P . R. • Fluker, D. Francis, H. H. Grant, N. J. Hawkins, P . G .

La ngdon, W.* Lind, R. McG.* Marsden, L. Milne, B. W. Molloy, T. W .

Morris, B. P .

Napier, H. C. * Parsons, E, J. Primrose, W. M.* Rattenbury, J . L. R yan , T . R. Smith, L. A. Smith, D. H. Steptoe, J. 0.

Sykes, I. M. Ulenberg, M. J. Veale, V. P .

Waters, N. C. Webster, J. D. FORM III. D. Bleakley, R. I. Bond, D. F. Burrows, J. D.

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Charters, L. R. Chivers, J . G .

Ford, D. W.* Goodwin, D . A.* Greenway, A. R. Knapman, L. McK. Luxton, J. F. Marx, H . V. Nash, A. McKeown, A. L.'' Pepperell, A. J. Riddle, I . G.* Rothery, F. J .

Thomson, D. P. Wilks, R. A. Wright, A. D .

FORM III. E. Andrews, D . H .

Betts, L. J .

Brash, E:. R .

Cattley, 0. V. Collins, H. E. Crawford, K. Drury, C. Ellls, A. R. Elmes, N. A. Halpin, F . J. Hardgrave, M. E. Hodder, I. T. Horner, T. G. Jackson, J. H.* Kettle, H. A. Knowles, P. E. Mackenzie, G. W. Parkes, R. T. • Putt, C. H. Richards, L. Richardson, G. Smith, H. W. * Standrlng, A. D. Urry, R. J. Wiglcy, H. PREPARATORY SCHOOL. FORM II. A. Cockburn, L. Gee, T.* Jackson, H. Lightband, N. McDonnell, P .* Nilsson, P,. * Power, P .

Sloman, J .•

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Arthur, Bewley, Fraser, Radley,

FORM II. B. R. J. M. R. "

ROLL Richards, D. Thomson, F .

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I. A.

Arthur, J. Mack , J. '' MmTay, J. Porter, R. *

FORM II. C. Arthur, N. F a ris, S."

SALVETE. The followin g Adlam, R. T . H. Aldous, P. E .

Auld, I. D .

Austin, J. J .

Appleya rd, A. C. • Anderson, C. R." Alla n, A. B. Allen, C. T. Andrews, D. H .

Bleakley, R. I. Bond, D. F. Burrows, J . D. B arnitt, H. F .

Bretherton, P. Bullot, A. R. Burgess, A. M. B ayly, J .

Birdling, L. M. Bisson, G . E .

Bradshaw, W. M. • Betts, L. J. Brash, E. R. Bellam, H. C. C.* Cattley, 0 . V .

Collins, H. E. Cr.a wford, K. Cunningh a m , A. F. Creagh , N." Clegg, N . D .

Conway, B . E .

Cha rters, L. R. Chiver s, J. G. Cotterill, J. • Dewdney, E. I. D avidson, W. H. D avis, T . F. Des Forges, A. N. Dill, B . R. * Duff, I . H .

Dunlop, F . A. Drury, C.

bo y ~

enter ed the School

thi~

Ellis, A. R. Elmes, N. A. Eddleston, L .

Ekdahl, M . 0 . • Emmett, L. M. Evans, W. 0. * Edgley, R. W . • Ford, D . W .* Fluker , D. Francis, H . H .

Ferry, E. H .

F enton, R . K .

Fairbrother, G . E. Falls, J . R. " Fraser , M. George, D. L. Gorringe, E. W .

Gra nt, N . J .

Goodwin, D . A.* Greenway, A. R .

Gaudin, N. M. * G ee, T .* H a lpin, F. J. H ardgrave, M . E. H a wkins, P. G. Hodder , A. W. Hoskin, B . L. Hull , D . A. Hodder , I. T .

Horner , T. G. Holla nd, A. D.* H a rrison, M. H ."

H a rrison, C. Inch, I .

Johnston, A. K ettle, H . A. Knapma n , L . McK .

K err, J . H. Luxton, J . F .

Langdon, W .* Lind, R. McG. *

ye ar:-

MODEL HORIZONTAL STEAM ENGINE. Ma de by J . Robinson.

THE Leonard , R. B. Lucas, M. G. Lynch, M. J. Le Pine, D. J. * Logan, I. T .• Mackenz ie, G. W. Mc!ntyr e, A. G. • McKee, G. D. Martin, E. C .

Mayer, S . C. D. Menzies, D. B. Meston, P.* McAllum , D. R. Main, E. G. Martin, L. W .

Middleto n, D. L. Moon, T . N .* Morgan, A. R. Murland , W . J. Marsden , L. Milne, B. W. Molloy, T . W. Morris, B. P. Marx, H. V. M'Keow n, A. L.* Mathew s, B. D. Millar, D. J. S.• Millar, A.• Moles, L. J. McBeth , F.* Nash, A. Napier, H. C .''

Napier, G. C.* Nelson, T. V. Nodder, C . J. Nilsson, G. L. • Nilsson, P.* Orr, K . W. Peppere ll, A. J. Parsons , E. J .

Prilnrose , W. M . • Penman , R. C. Price, S . H .

Parkes, R. T .• Putt, C. H .

Parfitt, F. T.

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Pointon, W. M. '" Porter, R. * Riddle, I. G. • Rothery , F. J. Rattenb ury, J . L .

Ryan, T. R. Roberts, K. Roulston , D. J. Robinso n, F. Richard s, L. Richard son, G. Rowe, R .* Rawson , D. H. Smith, H . W. * Standrin g, A. D. Squire, L. J. Squire, W. D. Steven, J. St. George, S. S .

Stephen s, R. Smith, L. A. Smith, D. H. Steptoe, J. 0.

Sykes, I. M. Sutherla nd, C. M. • Simpson , E. T .

Smith, 0.

Stapleto n, L. C . • Thomso n, D . P. Thom.as on, F. C. Terry, G. H. Urry, R. J. Ulenberg , M. J .

Veale, V. P. Wigley, H. WaJ.ton, J. D .

Wright, N. R. Watson, L. R .

Willis, B. G. Willcox, J. P .* Wood, W. J .

Waters, N . C. Webster , J. D .

Wilks, R. A. Wright, A. D. Young, J. C.*

'''Indica tes Boarde r.

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VALETE.

'rhe fo llowing boys left at the end of last year: Allan, '1'. C. F.; Ambur y, H. A. V.; Amor, G. V.; Andrew s, A. H . ; Astley , L. N.; A very, J. W.; A very, W. 'r.; Ayson,

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D. F.; Baird, W. S. M.; Baldock, E. J.; Bell, M. P.; Billing, B. H.; Bourke, K. J . ; Bowie, P. T.; Brown, J. 1:<'.; Buckthought, S. E.; Burkitt, H. C.; Bryant, R. S."; Cameron, D. R.; Cato, C. L.; Chambers, A. L . ; Chick, W.; Clare, N. T.; Clayton, R.; Clegg, D.; Cleland, C. S.; Compton, W. V . ; Cooke, B.; Cooper, H. R.; Corney, L.; Curti:s, C. S.; Dallison, D. R.; Davidson, M.; Davidson, N.; Davy, A. R.; Dickie, E.; Dickey, L. G.; Duncan, A . ; England, H. F.; Evans, E. L.; Evan:s, G. F.; Fen wick, H. G. ; Finn, F. W.; Fisher, B. D.; Fraser, D. M.; Gayton, R.; Geary, J. B.; Geary, W. J.; Goldsbury, L.; Gm·don, J. C.; Gordon, V. C. ; Gray, 'l'.; Greiner, D.; Grif:fiths, R.; Guilford, W. A.; Hall, R. M.; Hardgrave, D. R.; IIarding, G. B.; Harnish, E. A.; Harris, T.; Henry, N. S.; Hogg, B.; Holder, A. R.; Ilopson, L. F.; Hoskin, C. W . ; Hoskin, F.; Hoskin, T. W.; Huggett, P. C.; Hunt, W . A.; Jam;, L. C.; Jolly, F. J. E.; Jones, R.; Jupp, A. W.; Kear, G. A.; Kirkwood, H. R.; Lee, D. H.; Lock, D.; Loten, E. G.; Lucas, J. S.; Lynch J.; Mackie, W. A. ; Mahon, A.; Marshall, J. E.; Martin: A. J.; Maslin, F. M.; Mather, W. L.; Maunder, A. M.; Mavor, R. C.; McConnell, F.; McKee, D . C.;, McKenzie, H. A_. ; McLean, F. E.; McLean, 'l'. P.; McLean, P. D.;McMillan, A. E.; McTavish, R.; Meredith, T. H.; Middleton, J. K.; Mortlock, J. R.; Musker, H. R.; Musker, K. McK:; Neville, J. H.; Nicholls, E. H.; Nicoll, D. W.; Norms. L. L.; O'Halloran, B. S. ; Palmer, H. M.; Peake.

II.; Peddie, J. A. D.; Penny, N. W.; Philips, H. D.; Plumb;· R. C.; Price, G.; Price, R. 0.; Price, W. R.; Pullen, J. H . ; Rea, M. S.; Rea, R. H.; Reid, F. B.; Revell, V. 0.; Riley E. R.; Riley, W. S.; Robinson, '1'.; Robison, R. D.; Rogers: S. H.; Ros::;, W. A.; Rouse, K.; Ryan, 'l'.; Saunders, P. I.; Savage, E. S.; Schultz, E.; Schultz, G. A.; Scown, S. G.; Sheppard, F. W . '1'.; Shields, C. H.; Shields, J. E . ; Sl10rt, A . P.; Silson, R.; Small, C. E.; Smith, J. S.; Snell, W. A.; Somerton, F. J.; Stewart, D. A.; 'l'anant, A. E.; Tate, A.; Taunt, F. G.; 'l'ribe, M. E.; Von Dadelszen; Wagstaff, N. P.; Waite, J. C.; Weston, C.; Wibon, R. C.; W~r ld e­ Browne, A.; Wynyard, J. G.

It was hanging, that cuckoo clock, on the panelled wall which bordered that. massive staircase. At every quarter-hour of the day and night the little gilded bird

67 jumped out and sang it::; song and quickly retired le:st someone might snatch it.

It was just eleven o'clock on that fateful night. The melancholy t ;ck-tick-tick went on till, with the suddenness of a jack-in-the-box, the bird sprang from its recess.

It poi .. ed on the edge of its spring-yet sang no song.

From its beak eight large drops of blood quickly and silently fell to the shining floor and formed a crimson pool there .

Yet all the house slept and at the quarter-past and half-past the process was repeated till the pool had grown so large that it had begun a slow course to the edge of the staircase. With a hideous, uncanny sound this pool of blood fell on to the first stair, moved on to fall to the next, moved on to still the next, with a regularity beyond human conception. Each time as the blood fell it made that muffled sound which is of a man moving stealthily and warily-a man who wishes his footsteps to be unh eard.. So on and on to the bo-ttom of the stairs, where there formed a pool of crimson similar to the one on the top landing.

Accustomed to the regular song of the cuckoo the master of the house even in sleep had noticed its absence and had awakened. To his ears came the muffled tread of a thief on the stairway. A brave man always, he leapt from hi s bed and rm;hed impetuously down those ~;hinin"' step.'. lie ~;aw the crimson circle; he could not ::;top, but ru ·bed on to slip in the blood, fall and lie motionless.

Out of the stillne::;s came that click which prececl'e:o appearance of the cuckoo. Out came the gilded bird; 1t was checked at the height of its spring; a drop of red landed from an opening between the panels of the ceiling on to the beak of the bird, momentarily re::;ted there, and then dropped with a muffled thud to the floor. ~he

In his room on the third floor the visitor, far from public view, lolled helplessly in his chair. Into a g-la~;~; that wasn't there this convivial guest was steadily pouring the contents of four or five bottles of his host's best wine. From the table the expensive red liquid dropped to the floor, where it slowly, mysteriou ·ly disappeared through the nearest opening between the floor boards.

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'l'he joint editors of the Old Boys' Section, Messrs. G. L. Wells and K. J. Staunton , de::;ire to expre::;s their sincere thanks to those Old Boys who, many at some inconven ience to themselv es, take the trouble to collect notes and send in informat ion for the magazin e from various centres in New Zealand, and even further afield.

They invite those in the smaller towns and outof-the-w ay places to send notes of their doings.

Letters containin g the experien ces of Old Boys · in other parts of the world, some of whom may have been lost trace of in New Plymout h, are also read with great interest, while the Old Boys in New Zealand would be glad to know the whereabouts of these old friends.

THE PARENT ASSOCIATION. ANNUA L MEETIN G HELD. REVIEW OF PAST YEAR. The annual meeting of the New Plymout h Old Boy::;' Asl:iociation was held on Monday evening, Decembe r 22. 'l'here was a fair attendan ce, and the retiring Presiden t, .Mr. F. Whitcom be, occupied the chair.

The annual report was presente d as follows: '' 'l'he annual ball was again a very marked ~mcces::;, both from a social and a financial point of view. A profit of £7 1s 7d was made, compare d with £5 Os 3d in the previou::; year. 'l'he credit balance in this account is now £17 2s 9d.

"Active interest i::; being shown by Branch Associations . 'l'he South Taranak i Associat ion is congratu lated upon the success of its annual ball. This branch, which has been in existence only two years, has a credit balance of £42 10s. '' 'l'his year the football seniors won the senior championship of Taranak i. Althoug h the Club has been in existence 11 years, this is the first occasion on which it

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has won champio nship honours. It did so on this occasion through the combine d efforts of the team and its coaches, Messrs. Masters, Bertrand and Doile. The junior and third fifteens, though not so successfu l, did very well.

"In the senior cricket competit ion the Old Boys' team was runner-u p to New Plymout h. Two of the members of this team, H . W . Brown and A. Petty, represen ted Taranak i against the M.C.C. touring team. The senior B grade team won the competit ion by the clear margin of 10 points. The junior eleven also experien ced a successful season, finishing the competit ion near the top of the ladder.

"The balance- sheet discloses a credit balance to the general fund of £22 3s 10d, a dect·ea.se of £8 3s 2d on last year's figures. This deficienc y is accounte d for by the loss on the complil) lentary dinner tendered the Old Boys' fifteen, and by the loss on a dance held early in the year.

"The proposed new rules of the Associat ion which were forwarde d to the various branches for perusal haYe met with little success, and it is feared that as both the Aucklan d and Wellingt on branches refuse to accept these rules the Associat ion will have to abandon the idea of incorpor ation.'' 'l'hc r eport and balance- sheet were adopted after a short discussio n .

The election of officers resulted :-Presid ent: Mr. L. Lovell. Vice-Pre sidents: Messrs. G. Fraser and R. IIowell. Treasure r: Mr. G. Holden. Hon. secretal'i es: Messrs. F. Read and K. F. Fookes. Associat ion delegate s: Messrs. H. Anthony and J. H. Boon. Hon. auditor: Mr. W. S. Thomson .

Tt was decided that consider ation of incorpor ation of the Associat ion be postpone d until the jubilee of 1932.

It was decided that a special general meeting be called before the next annual meeting to make arrangements for the 1932 jubilee.

'l'he first annual report of the South 'l'aranak i branch was read by the delegate , Mr. H. Martin.

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WELLINGTON REUNION. About 50 Old Boys of the School attended the annual reunion of the Wellington branch of the Old Boys' Association. .A number of masters from the School were also present. 'fhe toast of the School was proposed by Mr. W. E. Rawson and replied to by Mr. W. H. Moyes and Mr. A. Other schools was proposed by Mr. J . D. L. Moore.

Willis, and representatives from Nelson, Timaru, Wanganui, Auckland Grammar and Wellington Colleges repli ed .

Th e toast of the masters was proposed by Mr. R E. Pope nncl responded to by Mr. A. G. Jolmson, ·l \ir. A. W. Diprose and Mr. C. G. Both·ill. 'l'he parent Association was proposed b~r Mr. R. J. M. Sutherland and r esponded to by Mr. I1. B. Dinniss.

WELLINGTON DOINGS. UNOFFI TAL DINNER PARTY. Several more recently left old boys who found themselves in Wellington either at 'Varsity or jobs in the city, m· both, joined forces and held an unofficial old boys' dinner at Bnrrett 's IIotel just before EaRtcr. 'fhe iclcn was to giYc those recently establiRh cd in th e city an opportunity of meeting otherR more or k.~s settled down . 'l'here were 23 present at the function, which waR quite Rucccssful and was followed by a visit to one of W clling;ton 's theatres. Those :een at the O'athering were: J. W. Tate and R. C. Bradshaw (the conveners), W . N. S. Brookman, J. A.. Bolt, C. J. Stace, D. Stace, V. R. Stace, Jack Sutton, C. Muir, G. F. McKenzie, D. A.. Stewart, N. S. Henry, R. Martin, B. H . Billing, J. Marshall, B. Cro'~' , A.. Maunder, M. Richarcls, J. A.nderson, McLea.n, Niven and 0 'Grady. G. McKenzie and N. S. Henry were on their way to Dunedin to attend Otago University.

School is well represented at Victoria College. Full time students are A.. Maunder ( ttidying for B.Sc .) and D. A.. Stewart and B. H. Billing (lectures in law ). Others workinO' in the city and doing part-time 'Varsity work are P. C. Mile:, N. S. Brookman, J. W. 'l'ate, J . Marshall and J. A.nderson.

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71 Among budding bank offic ials are J. A.. Bolt and M. Riehards (inspector's office, Bank of N.S.W.) and Stace (inspector's office, Union Bank) .

W. Chick, C. Muir and M. Greig are engaged m ra ilway workshop employment.

J. Sutton is with E. W. Mills and Co.

ACTIVITIES AT DUNEDIN. REUNION DINNER HELD. D. G. Phillips Bends the following noteB :- · 'l'he Dunedin branch of the Old Boys' Association held an ~njoyabl e reunion dinner on Saturday, Ma~r 2. · The pres1dent (G. C. MacDiarmid) presided over an enthuBiastic gathering, including E . P. A.llen, L . Chr.istie, :Watt, T. Watt, H . F . Fookes, B. J . O'D.ea, T. Paget, W. Gncve and D . Ph1lhps. A short toast-list waB hon oured and many old associations revived.

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Number~ of ?Id boyB are engaged in various departments of Umvers1ty work. They include :

G. C. MacDiarmid, J. 0 'Dea, 'l'. Paget, E. P. Allen, W. J . Watt, D. G. Phill ips, B. W. Grieve and H. F. Fooke~ are still nnd er the aegir; of the Med ical Faculty.

L. Christie ir; completing his dental courr;e.

G. L . Ewart is taking his third year in law.

G. McKenzie is taking the B.A. course and T. Watt N. Henry h~s commenced is continuing B.Sc. work. study in dentistry.

II. F. Fookes represented Otago at athletics in the Easter inter-university tournament at Dunedin. H. J. McTvor and J. D. Ma.ckay were in Dunedin for the tournament. .Andrews, Hardin"' and LoveridO'e visited Otago early in the with the Canterb ury College cricket year.

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OLD BOYS' BALL.

ANO'l'IIER GREAT SUCCESS. Never for a moment was there any doubt about the success of the Old Boys' Ball held in the New Plymouth High School Assembly Hall on Monday night, April 6th.

The music, the floor, the supper and the decorations were all that one could wish for and must have pleased even the most particular. The profits, 拢26 odd, were a record for t he ball and show the efficiency of the organisation .

The energetic committee, eager each year to make some original decorations, this year almost out-did themselves. Lycopodium hanging from a trellis work of wire formed a路 beautiful low ceiling, which was lit by numerous small Japanese lanterns.

Old Boys and their friends from all over Ta.ranaki and from many parts outside of 1'aranaki were present and many old school-day acquaintanc es were renewed amid familiar surrounding s.

The committee in control of the arrangemen ts were: -President : Mr. L. W. Lovell. Vice-Presid ents: Messrs.

R. G. Howell and Gordon Fraser. Hon. treasurer: Mr. G. H . Holden. Committee: Messrs. J. H. Boon, A. C. Fookes, H. W. Brown, H. W. Martin, W. I. Sbrimpton, C. H. Strombom, S. :F'. Fookes, C. Johnson, A. Hetheringto n, H .

J. Anthony. lion. secretaries: Messrs. K. F. Fookes and F. I.1. Reacl. A committee of ladies assisted with the supper arrangemen ts.

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73 Saturday.-M orning: Shooting, tennis and bowls.

Afternoon: Football match, visiting old boys v. local old boys. EYening: Re-union dinner; full dress and toast list.

Sunday.-M orning: Church parade at 9.30 a.m.

Remainder of day: Motor drives to mountain and other places of interest. Evening: Free.

Monday.-C ricket match, School v. Old Boys; ath letics, tennis, golf, bowls, shooting. Evening: Old Boys' Ball.

The following general sugrrestipns have already been made :-All masters of the School to be invited to the whole re-union; suggestions to be submitted to branches for their approval or amendment ; branches to be asked to consider the suggestions at their annual meetings and forward their replies by July 31; arrange if possible for a dormitory at the School to be set aside for visiting old boys, and also for meals to be provided at a fixed charge; sub-commit tee to be set up by the executive to attend to arran()"ements; branches to advise the Association of the names of their members who will be attending the re-union; branches to forward list of names of old boys who desire accommoda tion.

THE RUGBY SEASON.

OLD BOYS' CLUB. SU CESSFUL PAST YEAR.

SPECIAL COMMEMORATION.

1932 JUBILEE RE-UNION .

Plans are at present being made for a. great jubilee re-union for Easter, 1932, when it is hoped that every old boy able to do so will be present to take his part in the celebrations .

The suggested programme is as follows, all events to be held at the School if possible:Friday.-Fr ee day; tennis and golf will be arranged for loca l old boys and any visitors who ha;;e arrived.

The annual meeting of the New Plymouth Old Boys' Football Club was held on March 19, the President, Mr. A. A. Bennett, presiding over an attendance of about 60.

ANNUAL REPOR1'.

1'he annual report presented by the executive stated that the past season had been the most successful in the annals of the Club, in that the seniors for the first time had been successful in annexing the coveted McMasters Shield, and also from the fact that members of the Club and general public had r esponded so well to the necessity of a successful year.

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To the senior fifteen they offered most hearty con<Yratulations in its fine effort in winning the senior Tara~aki championsh ip and sincerely hoped that it would, again this season, win the shield. 'l'he manner in which each and every member of the team trained and the wonderful team spirit shown was an example for every grade to take to heart. It had been mainly through thorough training and keeping fit that the team was able to get where it had. Also in no small way was the team's success clue to the wonderfully able way in which Mr. H. Masters and Mr. G. F. Bertrand had coached and trained this team and their keenness had inspired the team to success.

The first and second juniors, although not so successful as the seniors, played some of the best football their junior teams had played for some time.

During the year the seniors had journeyed to Hawera., where they played the Athletic Club and managed to beat them.

They took the opportunity of thanking the Athletic Club for the wonderful time they had given members. The annual fixture with Gisborne was postponed for last year, as the Club felt that it should defend the Dewar Shield ten-a-side competition .

The Dewar Shield was played on Easter Monday, where some very good and interesting football was seen. 'l'he A team had been successful in reaching the semi-finals. They took the opportunity of offering congratulat ions to the Opunake Club in winning the shield and to the Inglewoocl Club for being runners-up. 'l'he balance-she et showed a satisfactory position with a balance of £17 6s 6cl, a decrease on last year of £21 13s 10cl. This was accounted for by a large decrease in the gate receipts of from £70 4s in the season 1929 to £49 9s 3d for the season 1930, a decrease of £30 14s 9cl. Despite this the Club had a good credit balance of £17 6s 6cl. The executive had to draw on the reserve fund to the extent of £20 to meet its liabilities. 'l'he executive had experienced great difficulties in collecting subscription s clue and it was to be hoped that in the future each member would not neglect his duty to his Club and would pay his subscription as soon as possible.

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H. W. Brown, K. Fookes, J. Galbraith, J. Medley, I. Crawford, B. Mace, J. K. Clarke, R. Priar and C. Drader, who were suceessful in being selected to r epresent Taranaki.

Dming the season they had been most unfortunate in losing the valuable services of two prominent and keen members in the persons of Mr. B. W. Bayley and Mr. J. Gillespie. Mr. Bayley, who was assistant-se cretary, had been forced to resign through change of occupation and the Committ ee had placed on record its appreciation of Mr. Bayley 's services.

Mr. Gillespie, who had been manag er of the juniors and a member of the execl!tive, had resigned through being transferred to another district. 'l'lwnks were extended to all who had assisted the Club clnring the year.

CHAIRMA N'S ADDRESS. In moving the adoption of the report and balancesheet the President stated that the moment was unique in that, after some years of trying, the Club had had an eminently .-uccessful season.

The margin in the final game, h e added, had been the most decisive for many years. 'l'h e performanc e was a fine one and would bear ~·epeating. There was no r eason, with the material at the Club's disposal, why it should not again be the premier clnb of 'l'aranaki. 'l'he ucces last year was due largely to the enthusiasm and loyalty shown by members of the team, to the consistent manner in which they bad trained, and to the efficient coaching of Messrs. Mastei's and Bertrand.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS. Officer were elected as follows :-Patron: Mr. W. H. Moves. President: Mr. A. A. Bennett. Vice-Presid ents: Me~srs. T. S . Jones, F. N. Whitcombe and Dr. E. F. Fookes. IIon. auclitor: Mr. L. W. Lovell. Hon. secr etary, Mr. C. Smart. Delegates to T.R.U .: Messrs. G. F. Bertrancl and R. G. Ilowell. Club captain: Mr. D. A. Doile.

Vice-captai n: Mr. E. G. Foclen.

Selectors: Messrs. F. H. Master. and Doile, with power to add a third. Executive: Messrs. R. G. Howell, H. W . Brown, J. Scoble, II. L. Thomson and J. Galbraith. Representative on Old Bovs' A.'sociation : Mr. S. F. Fookes. Physical instructo r: M1~. J. 0 'N eill. Club coach : Mr. F. n.· Masters.

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Mr. Bertrand declined nomination as a selector, and it was decided to place on record the Club's appreciation of his work for many years. Mr. Ilowell gave notice to move at the next general meeting that Mr. Bertrand be appointed the first life member of the Club. 'l'he secretary was voted an honorarium of £6 6s. 'l'he question of playing an away match with Gisborne Old Boys was briefly discussed, but owing to the earthquake having damaged roads and necessitated a trip via Rotorua at considerably increased cost, it was regretfully dec~ded to abandon the trip.

It was announced that Mr. J. S. S. Medley had donated a medal for competition. 'l'hanks were recorded and the method of award was left to the executive.

At the conclusion of the meeting. Mr. Bennett was presented with an enlarged photograph of last year's team. Others were presented to Messrs. J. 0 'N eill and 'l'. Booth. Mr. T. S. Jones was not present to accept his.

The President, on behalf of the Club, tendered congratulations to Mr. H . W . Brown on his_recent marriage.

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DEFEAT BY WINNING COUNTRY TEAM. The past season was a very successful one for the Old Boys' first eleven which, after winning the Northern Division, was defeated by Tarurutangi, the winning team in the Country Association competition, for the right to meet the South Taranaki winners in the provincial final.

Apart from this defeat the team lost only one match. 'l'he results of the competition matches were:October 18.-v. Western Park. Old Boys 211 (C. Lash 62, L. Petty 34, Kirwin 42). Won by an innings and 96 runs. Western Park, first innings 33 (L. Petty five for 15, E"'gleton five for 17) and 82 (Inch five for 36).

November 8.-v. High School.

School 212. Old Boys, 59 and 120 (Brown 23, Kirwin 31).

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. No_verr:ber 29.-v. New Plymouth. Old Boys, 93 and ~~3 (Kmvm 39_, H . Fookes 26) . New Plymouth, 172 and u2 (Eggleton eight for 22) . Won by 12 runs.

January 10.-v. Western Park. Old Boys, 272 (A. Petty 55, C. Lash 50, G. L. Ewart 49, E. P . Allen 31, H .

Fookes 40 not out). West ern Park, 93 (Inch three for 28· li'ookes two for 13) and 140 (Kirwin five for 46, Eo-o-leto~ three for 23. Won by an innings and 39 runs. oo January 24.-v. School. Old Boys, 143 for three declared (J. McLean 64 retired, A. Petty 42 Kirwin not out 25). School, 62 (L. Petty four for 9) and,63 (G. L. Ewart seven for 15). Won by an innings and 18 runs .

February 14.-v. New Plymouth.

Old Boys, 175 (J?rown 48, Allen 44, L. Petty 24 not out) and 67 for one ~viCke~ C.ll.:fcLean 29 not out, Petty 25). New Plymouth, u4 (Kmvm 8 for 23) and 236 (H. Fookes four for 31 Kirwin three for 42) . Won by nine wickets. ' March 7.....:._v. Tarurutangi (Country Association winners). Old Boys, 73 (Papps 39) and 138 for four wickets declared (C. Lash 55, Kirwin 42, Papps 21). 'l'arurutano-/ 151 (I~Iarris four for 29, Kirwin four for 56) and 54 fo~ two wtckets. Tarurutangi won on the first innings.

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22.8; D. Papps 91, avera•'"e 22.7 · A. Petty 187 averao-e , 0 0 20.7. ' ' Bowlino-.-Mr. F. J. Eggleton took 24 wickets at an average of ~ . 6; G. L. Ewart, 14 wickets, average 9.8; L .

Petty, 12 wickets, average 10.9; J. Kirwin, 25 wickets, average 11 . ~; J. McLean, 6 wickets, average 12.6; L . B. Inch, 14 Wickets, average 13.0; H. Fookes, 7 wickets, average 15.8.

AN OLD BOY ABROAD. O'HALLORAN'S TOUR. VISIT TO BRITISH JSI~ES AND CONTINENT. Lionel O'Halloran, an Auckland Old Bov of the Sc~ool, write~ to tell us of what he saw and i~pressions gamed on his recent trip abroad. He visited many J..~.

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ten months' tour and writes

"I nave been asked to relate a few of my experiences and to give some impressions of my trip to England and Europe. I find this somewhat difficult, for in the ten months I was away I saw so much that it would take me too long to give any more than the very briefest of descriptions.

"I think the thing that struck me most in my tour was how isolated our country of New Zealand really is and how little the people of England, Scotland and Wales know about us. It is no old-time story to hear about the ferry service running between Australia and New Zealand, for it was repeatedly suggested to me that, of course, we were only a few hours' steam from Australia. On one occasion I was introduced to someone in Glasgow. Being told that I came from New Zealand, he said he had a cousin out there named O'Sullivan, who lived in Queensland, and did I know him. Two of us were actually asked on one occasion what we eat out here and did we have motor cars and was there much grass! While on the Continent I experienced the same ignorance, but on returning home, via Cai).ada and U.S.A., I found that the people I met did know a little, though not much, about our existence in the southern seas.

"On the trip Home, via Colombo and Suez, we called at Malta, which is a most fascinating place and, fortunately, the day before we arrived the Mediterranean Fleet had come to Valetta. It was indeed a great sight to see some three dozen or so warships moored in the harbour. Malta teems with historical and Biblical interest, and St. John's Cathedral in Valetta is certainly one of the most wonderful buildings I saw while I was away.

"After spending some two weeks or so in London-unquestionabl y the hub of the universe-! travelled some 4000 miles by car, touring England, Scotland and Wales during the late spring and early summer. It was a wonderful experience, and we found the English villages most fascinating places. We visited the University towns of Oxford and Cambridge, also Eton, Harrow, Rugby and Marlborough Colleges. The Scottish scenery was entirely different from that of England and reminded me more of our own country.

A FEW OLD BOYS MET. "I did not meet many Old Boys but I did see Ron Sinclair in London and his brother Norman. I also saw George Easton in London and met Mac Robertson one day. While in Southampton I met Washer, now a flying officer in the Royal Air Force.

"Our real fun began when we visited the Continent, and in six weeks we had a series of wonderful experiences. I am sure all who endeavoured to teach me French when I was at school would have been appalled at some of my efforts to make myself understood. We found in most places that someone could speak English , and what German we picked up was most useful for it seems to h ave taken the place of French for travelling on the Continent.

"We visited Brussels and Cologne and went up the Rhine to Mayne, then to Frankfurt and Berlin. Berlin was unquestionably the finest town we visited on the Continent, and the Germans, and afterwards the Austrians, were most hospitable to us. Sunday night is the time when the city takes on its most festive appearance and

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everyone seems to make for cabarets, theatres and all places of amusement. At three o'clock in the morning the cafes are still crowded and the electric trams still running, the streets crowded with people. I was fortunate in meeting a young German who spoke English and he showed us the sights with genuine enthusiasm.

Berlin is certainly the gayest town on the Continent and indeed, to my mind, comes second only to New York with its world-famous Broadway.

PASSION PLAY AT OBERRAMMERGAU. "From Berlin, after visiting Prague, we spent some days in Vienna, then took a boat up the Danube to Lurtz. From here we The little village is went to the Passion Play at Oberramrnergau. quaintly set among high hills, and the play itself which lasts eight hours, commencing at eight in the morning, is truly remarkable, and something I am sure none who was fortunate enough to see would ever forget.

"Our next country was the magnificent Switzerland, and from here we visited Monte Carlo, and then on to Paris, across the French Alps and through Grenoble. Continental travel is most fascinating, and the different conditions people live under all help to raise amusing situations and to keep one interested.

"My return via U.S.A. and Canada was somewhat hurried but here again I experienced wonderful hospitality and received numerous invitations to stay longer. Unfortunately I was unable New York is certainly a marvellous city to avail myself of them. and incidentally, being clean, a decided change from many Con: tinental towns.

"I may say that I did not travel through any tourist agencies but merely visited places that had been recommended to me and stayed just as long as I liked. The experiences I had were well worth the effort in making the trip, and I can confidently say to anyone who contemplates a visit to England that he would never regret having made the effort."

ARCHITECTS' MEDAL. SUCCESS OF S. ALLEMAN. 'l'he New Zealand Institute of Architect~;;' 路~old medal for !930 h~~;; b~~n awar~ed by the jury of the Royal Institute of Bntish Architects, London, to Mr. Surrey S. .A.lleman, of Auckland, for the d esig-n of the Hampton Court Flats. 'l'his is the third year in succession that an Auckland firm of architects haR won th e award.

~i:h a vi ew to encouraging th e excellence of desi gn . m arc111tectnre, th e award has bren mad e to cover buildings er ected since 1923. The winning architect in addition to receiving the gold medal of the Institut~ is made the recipient of a diploma signed by the jury . A suitable

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tablet ii:i affixed t o the chosen building indicating the success of the winner of the award. Mr. Alleman 's success ha!> earned him the congratulations of · the New Zealand Institute of Architects. His achievement is more notable because he is only 29 years of age. He was educated at the New Plymouth High School. He studied ar<~hitecture under Profei:isor Knight at the Auckland University College, and began practice in 1928.

PERSONAL NOTES. Thoi:ie selected to tour Australia as members of the New Zealand University football representatives include three old boys, these being J. D. Mackay, H. F. Fookes and J. Ewart. The first named has had considerable expedence in first-class football, having ·w orn the silver fern and played for Wellington for several seasons. · H. F. Fookes and J. Ewart have both represented Otago, but the latter is now studying at Christchurch.

Pilot Officer A. Wash er is attached to A.C. Squadron of the Royal Air Force at Home.

He recently flew Commander Glen Kidston 's Puss Moth from N etherton to Croydon, so that it would be ready for the owner's r eturn from South Africa, but the millionaire flyer met a tragic death in that country.

E. G. Olson is now pilot-instructor to the Otago Aero lub. He was recently married to Miss Myrtle Luxton, of Omata, and the honeymoon travelling was done by air.

H. W. Martin is now installed as clerk to the Inglewood County Council, where S. Judd is engineer.

The former previously held the position of accountant to the New Plymouth Harbour Board.

N . Lealand has been appointed accountant to the New Plymouth Harbour Board.

C. G. Calvert, who is teaching ·at Okau, last year completed his B.A. degree.

C. N . J ohnson has been transferred from Stratford to the Anckland office of th e Public Works D epartment.

E. Chinr s is now in Snva, Fiji. shot.

B. Cooke is in Melbourne.

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D. Lee recently left New Zealand for England to join the Royal Aero Force.

C. Noble is on the teaching staff of the Roto·r ua High School. He was recently married. Mr. Ryder, formerly a teacher at School, is his headmaster. P. Webb is teaching at the same school.

J. Simcock has a chemist's shop at Huntly .

H. Stevenson has a garage at Gisborne.

He is a great motor-cyclist and an enthusiastic racer.

W. Noakes is travelling for the Guardian Assurance Company, with Hamilton as his headquarters.

He is an enthusiastic yachtsman.

J. Clemow is a solicitor at Cambridge.

C. Curtis is on his father's farm at Colville.

D. Purdie, formerly of Waitara, is now in Hawke's Bay. He recently became engaged.

D. Dowsett has been transferred from the Waitara to the Auckland branch of t he Bank of New Zealand.

Auckland .

N. Airey is carrying on an indent business in Auckland. He is a great launching enthusiast and, in summer, spends most of his week-ends on the Hauraki Gulf.

W. Anthony is in the New Zealand Division of the·Royal Navy and is at present stationed at Auckland.

L . H. Abbott was for a time a member of the firm ()f George Fowlds, but plans going south in the near future. .. G. Ea.·ton, after being badly injured in a 1 ' crash" in an Air Force 'plane at home, is now in Auckland, where he plans to spend some months again. The genial George is now looking quite his own self, though he is compelled to use a walking-stick.

L. T. Asher, one of. the "older Old Boys," IS with the firm of Bond ancl Bond.

He still retains a keen interest in the affairs of the School.

0. Bayly is a practising- solicitor h ere. 'lie was one of the original foundrrs of the Auckland branch of the ·Old Boys' Association and still takes an active part in the affairs of the Association. Owen is an enthusiastic motorist and usually spends the leo·al vacations tom·in"'0 0

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about the country. Last summer, in company with Gordon Bayly and D. C. 0 'Halloran, a tour was made from Auckland to Rotorua, Lake Waikaremoana, Napier, Gisborne and 'l'auranga. From here Owcn and Gordon went on to 'l'hames, where they were joined by H. Calder, C. Strombom and C. Saxton-what a re-union of Old Boys!

G. Bayly is teaching here and attends lecture at the Univer."ity. Last season he was a member of the 'Varsity Senior B Rugby team.

E. Boulton is teaching at Mt. Albert Grammar. He is a member of the committee of the Old Boys' Association.

A. Brodie and H. C. N ewell are on the reporting staff of the New Zealand Herald.

II. Bellringer is in his final medical year at the Auckland Hospital. M. Heycock and M. Nicholson are also on the medical staff there.

II. Calder is head boarding master at the Mt. Albert Grammar School. He is an enthusiastic motorist.

K. Clemow is assistant engineer to the Auckland City Council.

L. B. Horrocks is with the Norwich Union Insmance Company, Ltd. '1'. Jone1; was recently tran:-;ferred to the Ohalmnc brancl1 of the Bank of New Zealand.

W. Foote is on the staff of Duthie, Bridson, Ltd. A. Greig is Auckland manager of the C. and A. Odlin 'l'imber Company, Ltd. E. Jeffries has been transferred to the 'l'c Awamutu ~ branch of the Bank of New South Wales.

J. Kingston is with Wright, Stephenson and Company, Ltd. He was recently married.

R. Murray is on the staff of the Shell Oil Company.

For ~everal years he has been honorary auditor to the Ancklancl branch of t.he Old Boys' Association.

G. Mnrrav is on the staff of Dalget~r ancl Company, Ltd. .

K. O'IIalloran is teaching at the Kowhai Junior IIiglJ School. He is a member of the local committee of the Old Boys' Association.

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B. and C. 0 'Hallo ran are both working as accountants in their father's office.

A. ll. Osborne is in the 'l'rustee Department of the New Zealand Insurance Company.

R. 0 'Dea is in the office of Beckerleg, solicitor. He recently completed his L.L.M. degree. He is treasurer to the .local Old Boys' Association.

C. Putt, president of the Auckland hran~h of the Old Doys ' Association, is in the City Engineer's office.

0. Rainger is a member of the firm of Snow, Rainger, Ltd. C. Robb is now on the staff of John Court, Ltd. D. Sloman is in the firm of Radley and Company, auctioneers.

J. 'l'erry, of the legal firm of Nicholson, ~ribbin, RoO'erson and Nicholson, continues to take a great mterest in the affairs of the Auckland Old Boys' Association, of which he >vas one of the founders.

K. Taylor was recently transferred to the 'l'auranga branch of the Bank of New Zealand.

J. D. Shenvin has been transferred to the Kawhia branch of the Bank of New Zealand.

B. Bell is on the staff of Messrs. W atkins, Hull, Hunt and Wheeler, accountants. He was successful in gaining the Chamber of Commerce scholarship last year, and completed a further four subjects for his B. Corn. degree.

G. Cates is in business as a storekeeper in the city.

J. Poole is travelling for a local drapery firm.

J. Hilliard and G. Wigg are both with the firm of H. N. IIilliard, indent agent.

S. C. MacDiarmid is ~;tnclying at 'Varsity for his engineering degree.

I. Renaucl is an accountant in the Stamp Duties Department.

P. Bowir is with the fit路m of Chambers, Worth and Chambet路s, public acconntants, and is taking lectures for his B. Corn. degree.

A. Chambers is with Sargood, Son and Ewen, warehousemen.

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J. Hardcastle is on the staff of Watkins, Hull, Hunt and Wheeler, accountants. .

S. Price is in the Bank of New Zealand.

A. Wylde-Brown and P. Loten are attending lecture::; at 'Varsity.

Ohristchurch.

A number of old boys arrived at Christchurch this year to take lectures at Canterbury College. As there are ove1: a score of old boys in the city now it has been suggested that a branch association be formed, but at present the matter is still in the air.

Old boys in residence at College House are: G. E. Lomas, W. E. Parrott, J. W. Syme, J. Lysaght, G. Harding, A. H. Andrews, W. Snell and A. 'l'reloar. At Rolleston House are H. M. 'l'homson, L. G. Loveridge, J. W. Ewart, H. B. Latter and A. G. Abbott.

H. M. Thomson, last year's president of Rolleston House, is to be congratulated on his election to the presidency of the Canterbury College Students' Association. lie has also gained a position in the 'Varsity A football team. He hopes to finish his engineering course this year.

L. G. Loveridge is still playing good football for 'Varsity. He captained the Canterbury College Cryptics (Cricket) Club against Otago University this year.

A. H. Andrews, last year's h ead boy, has already distinguished himself in the football world of Christchurch. He is one of the best 'Varsity forwards. Both Andrews and G. Harding played for Canterbury Cryptics against Otago.

E. W. Tonks obtained his M.A. degree la.-t year with second-class honours in English 路 and French. This year 路he is taking a post-graduate course at 'I' raining College.

J. W. Ewart has been selected to represent the New Zealand University Rugby team in Australia this year.

Ewart played five-eighth for Otago Province last year and is now one of the best backs Canterbury College possesses. He is taking an associate course in Forestry at Canterbury ollege.

J. Lysaght has arrived at Canterbury College to take lectures in the degree of Bachelor of Forestry Science.

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Ewart.

H. B. Latter, L. B. Watts and A. G. Abbott have come from Auckland University College to complete their r espective courses. Watts and Ab bott are doing their final year for B.E. (civil). Both are playing senior B football.

W. Snell, A. Treloar, A. H. Andrews and G. Harding are taking engineering courses.

W. E. Parrott is taking lectures for B.A. and Diploma in Journalism.

E. Arnold is working in the Railway Department at Christchurch.

He is playing football for the Christchurch Club.

R. Looney is on the staff of Ballantyne 's, Ltd. M. C. Hollings is on the office staff of the Municipal El ectrical Department, Christchurch.

M. C. Lysons, last year's head of College House, has been combining the dqties of a guide with theological studies at Franz J osef Glacier this year.

W. E. Alexander, now on the staff of Nelson College, was in Christchurch for the Canterbury College capping ceremony recently. He was capped for his B .A. degree.

G. E. Lomas is keeping up l1is studies in theology and music. At the Canterbury College Revue this year, he conducted the College Orchestra. He is also organist ~f St. Luk e's.

Wellington.

J. Anderson is in the Public Trust Office here.

R. C. Bradshaw is on the staff of Wilberforce and Harden, accountants.

W. N. S. Brookman is in a law office in the city.

J. A. Bolt is in the Bank of New South Wales.

B. Billing and N. Clare are both at 'Varsity. Brian is attending law lectures and Norm. chemistry.

M. Clarke is with the Union Assurance Company.

B. Crow is on the staff of Wright, Stephenson, Ltd. G. Kear is working in the city.

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J. Marshall is "in a laYI' office in town and attend~ 'Varsity lectures.

A. Maunder i:-.; a chemi:-.;try st udent at 'Varsity. 'l'. McLean and '1'. Muir are working in the city.

P. C. Miles is on the staff of A. and R. Beere, solicitors, and attends law lectures.

M. Ricbards is in th e im;pector's office of th e Bank of New South Wales.

C., D., and V. Stace are all working in town and are att ending lectures at 'Varsity.

J. Sutton is with E. W. Mills and Company, and F. Sntton in th e National Bank.

D. Stewart is attending law lectures at 'Varsity. lb still takes an interest in d ebatin g and won t he new speakers' debate at 'Varsity.

J. Tate is with Von Haast, solicitorr;, and att ends lttw lectures.

R. 'Vhiteh ead is working in town.

Wanganui.

The following Old Boys are in banks at W anganui: M. Clay and A. Furrie (B.N.Z.), E. I-Iarman (Commercial Banlc of Australia), H. Wall and P. Saunders (National Bank of New Zealand ), S. Cottier (Bank of New South Wales), D. Mclver (Union Bank of Australia ) . S. Cottier was married recently.

W. B. Martin is a member of the staff of the Wanganui Collegiate School, of which J. T. Shaw has been a member for some years.

A. Wilson is a partner in the le..,.al firm of Marshall, Izard and Wilson. His engagement has been announced.

K. Gibbons is with Wright, Stephenson and Company.

N. Nielson is farming at Okoia.

A. P epper is working with his father in th e building trade.

K. Scott is farming near W anganui.

M. 0 'N eill is farming up the river.

J. Halligan is on th e staff of Millward and Co., D. Cresswell is with L evin nncl Co., and G. Bevan is with Cock and Co.

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J. Bevan is employed by Stewart Bros., motor engineer s.

G. Saunder :-.; r ecently moved to W ellington.

N. Cullen is on th e staff of Drummond and Co. J. Duigan is on a farm up th e ri.ver .

New Plymouth.

C. H . Strombom won the singl es championship of the New Plymouth Tennis Club and, plnying top for th e Taranaki t eam, put up a great fight against a. formidable player in J. C. Charters. In the winter he plays golf and has been successful in winning the Standish Cup, which meant a r eduction of six strokes in his handicap. For this event H. S. Weston was runner-up and his handicap has also been r educed .

On the reorganisation of the legal firm of Weston and Billing, F. S. Grayling and H. S. Weston have become junior partners.

L. Russell, of th e Eastern Extension Cable Company, has r ecently be en in New Plymouth on leave.

J. Davies is associated with his fath er's optician's business.

II. St. George experienced another successful swimming season, annexin..,. five provincial titles and making fa st est time in the Flannagan Cup open sea swim.

The following last year gained passes in subjects ,for the accountancy professional examination :-J. H. Boon (2), F. J. Corkill (4), L. G. Dickey (2), W. J. Innes (3), F. V. Morin e ~2), H. F. Olson (2), D. Robertson (3), R. M. Roger s (2), J. E. Warner (2), A. J. L. Wells (4).

II. W. Brown was r ecently married and is living m New Plymouth.

Th e engagement was recently announced of D. F. C. Saxton to Miss J essie Craig, of Na.pier.

Th e engagement of A. Petty to Miss Spragg, Hawera, has just been announced.

Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Boon are the proud possessors of a. baby daughter.

1~. G. Howell is president of the Tarnnaki Head Centre of the Royal J..Jife-Sa.ving Society.

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A. C. Fookes is with the legal firm of Standish Anderson and Brokens hire. ' L. Dickey has joined the staff of L. H. J ohnson 's motor garage. He is playing football for the Tukapa senior team.

C. Bedford is at Masters, Ltd. He is full-back for the StHr senior fifteen.

H. Cooper is t eaching at tbe \ Vestown School. 'l'. C. Western is farming with hi s fat her at Bell Block.

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DENY S EVER S-SW INDE LL. Trapped by fa lling masonry as he left a swavin "' Napier building on Februar y 3, Denys Evers-Swind~ll, : pupil of the School in 1928 and 1929, was claimed as one of the many earthqua ke victims.

Although he did not excel in any one branch of School activity, his quiet strength of characte r impresse d boys and masters alike. In the dra,¥ing room or on the t ennis court a ch armin~ fellow, he was equally at home on the golf links or football fi eld and a credit to anv team for which he played. · On leaving School, D enys went to Hastings and early in 1930 joined the N a pier staff of t he Kaiapoi W oolle~ Company , by which he was employe d at the time of his death . It is some relief to his friends to know that his was a sudden death an d not, as in so many cases, a lingering one.

In expressin g the sincere sympath y of the School and its connectio ns with Denys' parents and friends we would observe that his loss was of the kind hardest to bear. He was young and a gentlema n in the true sense of the word · straight, clean, exceptio nally well-read and one of "reat credit to the School. As the philosop her said '' 'Tbo do one's duty is not heroic; but to be heroic is not the common lot of man''; and D enys Evers-Sw indell certainly died doing his bit. ·

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H. C. R. HUDS ON. Leaving the port of New P lymouth in a home-ma de yacht on March 5 in an attempt to sail to Lyttelto n in time for the commen cement of the first term at Canterbury College, H. C. R. Hudson, an old School boy, and a friend were next day seen down the Taranak i coast by fisherme n and then fqr a week nothing was heard of the yacht or its cr evv. A coastal steamer in Cook Strait saw a craft on its beam ends near Pepin 's Island. Fears that it was Hudson' s vessel were confirme d when police searcher s found the wreckag e of the boat near Cable Bay and recognis ed it by the lawn-mo wer taken as anchor.

Hudson, who was at School from 1924 to 1926, was· engaged in engineer ing work at Canterbu ry College, and only a day or two before he set out on the fatal trip had been notified of his success in the first professio nal examination for the B. Eng. degree. His practica l turn of mind he had already shown in the construc tion of the yacht.

It is to be feared, however , he and his compani on, S. Sylveste r, allowed an adventur ous spirit to cloud discretion in attempti ng t he passage of the Strait in such a small vessel. One is, however , inclined to envy them.

Hudson was the son of Mr. J. 1~. Ilud.-on, Eltham, who has the sympath y of School in his lo ss and the knowled ge of its recognit ion of his son's fine spirit.

SUBSCRIPTIONS. The Business Manager , Mr. Shrimpto n, wishes to acknowl edge the followin g subscrip tions receiv ed since last issue. If your subscrip tion has been paid and your name does not appear, please notify the Business Manager at once :-P. G. Grover, '30- '32; J. W. Thompso n, '30; D. F . C. Saxton, '28-'30; G. Newell, '30; K. Rouse, '30; K. Fookes, '28- '31; D . Doile, '30; R. Greiner, '29- '30; S. Alleman , '30; A. Rutherfu rd, '29, '30; A. Shepherd , '30; W. W. Smith, '32, '33; F . D . Ballanty ne, '30; P. Neild, '31; II. M. Brown, '30; A. Grant, '29- '31; E. D. Cleland, '30, '31; J. G. Ilawking s, '29, '30; II. L. Calder, '30-'34; F. B. Blundell , '30; A. Chamber s, '31; B. Pleasant s, '31; F .

M. White, '31; S. and G. Kerrisk, '31 ; D. C. 0 'Halloran ,

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'29- '31; J. )yV. A very, '31; I. E. Symes, '34, '35; J. McLean, '31- '33; P. Bowie, '31, '32; D. R. Dalli.son, '31-'33; T. Iloskin, '31; A .li. Andrews, '31- '33; P. Saunders, '31; R. Gillespie, '31, '32; C. Curtis, '31, '32; M. Hassall, '31.

This list was made complete up to May 8th, 1931.

[ESTABLISHED 1882] .

Fees (per term)Tuition

TO OLD BOYS.

Old Boys who have paid their subscriptions and who have not received a copy of the Magazine are requested to advise the Bt~siness Manager immediately. Subscribers are further asked to notify any change of address as soon as possible to ensure Magazines reaching their correct destination without delay.

£4, reducible to £3 I Os. if paid within 30 days , £4

Preparatory

£4 lOs.

Board

£21,

"£19

Weekly } Boarders

£ 18 l Os.

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Dinner for Day Boys, £3 Music (including practice fee)-·Seniors, £3 3s.

Juniors, £2 12s. 6d.

Boxing, 10/-

CONTEMPORARIES.

We beg to acknowledge with thanks receipt of the following contemporaries since last issue:New Zealand.-Recorder (Cbristchurch Training College), Te Ram a a Rongotai (Rongotai College, W ellington), Southlandian (Southland B.H.S.), Auckland Grammar School Chronicle, Manuka (Auckland Training College), New Plymouth (1-irls' H.S. Magazine, Canterbury Agricultural Coll ege Magazine, Scindian (Napier B.Il.S.) ; "Cant a" (Canterbury University College), Ota "'0 B.II.S. Magazine, King's Collegian (Auckland), W anganui Collegian, Christchurch Boys' H.S. Magazine, Christ's College Register, Nelsonian, Waitakian, Palmerstonian, 'l'imaruvian, Dannevirke H.S. Magazine, Marlburian (Marlborough College, Blenheim).

England.-Cliftonian ( 3), ( Clifton College) ; Mill Hill School Magazine (2); Marlburian( 2), (Marlborough College); Reptonian (2), (Repton); Meteor (3), (Rugby).

Scotland.-Aberdeen Grammar School Magazine; Fettesian (3), (Fettes College, Edinburgh) ; Watsonian (George Watson's College, Edinburgh); Glasgow Academy Chronicle ( 2) .

Wales.-Swansea Grammar School Magazine (2) .

Canada.-College 'fimes (Upper Canada College, Toronto) ; Fort William College Magazine (Fort William).

Australia.-Melbnrian (Church oi' En,.lancl Grammar School, l\'[elbonrne ) ; 'l'he Log (Hobart High School) .

Plymouth Boys' High School

Dancing (Winter term only) 15/-

Subscriptions (per lerm)Games-Upper School,

4/-

Lower School, 2/I/6 Library Magazine

I/-

Tennis

I/-

N.B.-ln cases of removal, six weeks' notice must be given to the Secretary, otherwise parents are liable /or half a term's fee.

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School TermsThe school year is divided into three terms of thirteen weeks each. The terms this year are as follows :First Term- February 3rd to May 8th.

Second Term-May 26th to August 21st.

Third T erm-September 15th to December 18th.

TARANAKI HE.AALD AND BUDQ & T PRINT

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