St Edmund Hall Magazine 1955-56 by St Edmund Hall

St. Edmund Hall Magazine

1955-56

AULARIAN CALENDAR 1956-57

ST. EDMUND'S DAY Friday, 16th November London Dinner .. Tuesday, Sth January Hall Ball (if arranged) Friday, 21st June Reunion Dinner (Oxford) Saturday, 29th June Residence for Full Term Michaelmas Term Friday, 12th October to Saturday, Sth December Friday, 18thJanuary to Saturday, 16th March Hilary Term Friday, 26th April to Saturday, 22nd June Trinity Term Thursday, 18th October, Saturday, 3rd November, Degree Days Saturday, 24th November, Saturday, 15th December, Thursday, 24th January, Saturday, 2nd March, Thursday, 2nd May, Saturday, Sth June, Thursday, 27thJune, Saturday, 13thJuly, Saturday, 3rd August.

ST. EDMUND HALL, 1955-56

KEY TO THE HALL PHOTOGRAPH The names are given from left to right as viewed by the reader Back Row

Q. D. Clough, O. A. Alakija,]. B. Wakefield, R. W . M. Rednall, D. Lomas, P. G. D. Robbins, M. L. Burgess, W . P. Maxwell, D. H. Giles, A. J. Kember, A. G. Pearson, H.J. Rushby-Smith, C. P. Elliott, C. K. H . Davison, M. T. Abed, R. F. Reynolds, R. Carter,]. C. Lowe, R. H . Norburn, R . D. Peverett, ]. E. Arthure, J. Owen-Smith, C. G. Jones. Second Row

E. C . Windsor, D . M. Roff, C. G. Thorne, I. S. Bain, J. M . Cleverley, J. R . F. Curry, J. A. Rimmer, A. N . M. Preston, M. D . Palmer, M. G. Lewis, A. P. Baker, E. P. Fox,]. V. Roberts, P. Bailey, A. M. Mathieson, C. N. P. Harrison, R . ]. Nightingale, R. A. Dunbier, G. I. Rathesaft, R. H. B. de Vere Green, D . J. Sturges, M. G. Bates, R. 0. Hughes, C. R.]. Millar. Third Row

T . E. Lewis-Bowen, A. G. Stedman, P. C. Simpson, P. M. Edmondson, H.]. Davies, A. R . W. Jones, P. C. Shipley, K. T. Kitching, N. E. Evans,]. P. Edwards, D. C. Owen, P. G. Tudor, D. G. F. Armstrong, T. L. M. Hawes, R . H. Hooker, R. P.]. Le Feuvre, I. P. Asquith, M. F. C. Harvey,]. E. Hancock, P. H . R. Mercer, D. B. Wilson, A. ]. Hall, P. M. Bevan-Thomas,]. L. Fage, M. J. Neal, A. J. Stapleton-Cotton, F. H. M. Busson. Fourth Row

D . Ward, M.J. W . Higgins, A. W . Laughton, P. J. Hillson, E. Benson, K. A. Bulgin, T. H . Hackett, K. B. Harlow, B. S. Wilks, A. E. Twycross, R. Knowles, T. R . Wright, M. A. Nightingale, I. P. Unsworth, H.]. A. Beechey-Newman, J. A. West, E. W. Entwistle, D. Sullivan, ]. R. Friend, B. K. Poulteney, D. R . Thomas, C. F. Taylor, G. Bennett, A. R.H. MacLeod, I. Connolly, S. Young, R . E. Thornton, Fifth Row

R. W. Truman,]. Billington, T . P. Nicholson, P.R. Lewis, D. J. Marshallsay, M. D. Martin, N . Tonkin, W. R. Weston, D. R. Hare, B. W. Atkins, R. S. Hurren, A. C. Warr, R. R . Rhode, D. M . Tierney, M. J. C. Sutherland, F. D. Bishop,]. H . Barker, C. G. Nicholl, C . E. G. Parkhouse, ]. B. M. Robinson, ]. Maddison, J. M. Daniels, A. G. Cooper, P.]. Probyn-Franck, K. L. Suddaby, N. K. Merrylees, J. D. Farnworth, D. M. Nelson, J. B. Davies. Sixth Row

M. A. Bourdeaux, ]. B. Fawcett, F. L. Abel, D.]. Clifton, D. J. Picksley, J. B. Shepherd, M. Willcock, S. H. Wamsley, G. K. Johnston, P. J. Swindells, J. S. S. Whiting, D. I. Scargill,]. M. Hardman,]. L. Dellar, G. E. L. Williams,]. F. W. Read, H.P. Beaumont,]. D. D. Porter, R. M. Eades, J. L. Bartlett, B. R. Featherstone, D. Frayne, D. C. Ford, D . H. H. Isitt, T. H . Lee, J. W . L. Watmough, J. Weakley, R. A. Farrand, N. S. Haile. Seventh Row

A. ]. Sutton, B. A. Saunders, D . M. Sutcliffe,]. M. Doney, M. G. A. Chadwick, R. M. Whitfield, J. V. L. Morgan,]. D . Anthony, S. D . Graham, Mr. R. E. Alton, Dr. G. W. Series, Mr. E. G. Midgley, Dr. R . Fargher, Dr. G. D . Ramsay, M . B. Forbes, The Principal, The Vice-Principal, Rev. J. McManners, Mr. C . F. W.R. Gullick, Dr. D. C . M. Yardley, Mr. R . B. Mitchell, Dr. D . E. Cohen, H. G. Jelinek, G. E. Efetie, W . A. E. Hirst, B. F. Pritchard,]. R. M. Branston, B. K. E. Lewis. Eighth Row

G. R. Gleave, D. S. W. Dargan,]. E. M. Arnold, P. W. Chilver, I. Jackson, A. Brain, R. K. N . Limbdi, B. R . Cuzner, M. H . Trevor,]. Dunleavie, G. R . Thomas, C. B. Benjamin, P. B. Saul, H. A. Smith, W. B. Shaw, Ni11th Row

M. Herbert, D. R. Hooper, H . D . Tymms, N. H. H . Osmond, D. M. Laing,]. M. Hopkinson, I. L. Theaker, R . Turner, W. N . Fox, I. 0 . M. Morin, R. T. H. Batchelor, B. C. Masters, E. J. McLaren, K. M. Hounslow, P. R. H. Davis.

ST. EDMUND HALL MAGAZINE Vol. VII, No.

OCTOBER, 1956

EDITORS 1955-56:

C. B. BENJAMIN, Editor J. Cox, Assistant Editor

DE PERSONIS ET REBUS AULARIBUS THE PRINCIPAL AND FELLOWS DURING THE PAST YEAR the Principal has been elected President Qf the Oxford Society of Historical Theology for the year 1956-57. He has examined for the Honour School of Theology, distributed the prizes at Wakefield Grammar School, and been the guest of honour at the annual dinner of the Worcester branch of the Oxford Society. The Vice-Principal has visited Sweden, at the special invitation Qf the University of Stockholm, to act as external examiner for a doctoral thesis. Mr. Ramsay has been appointed to the governing body of Rossall School. The Rev. J. McManners has been appointed Professor of History at the University of Tasmania, and has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. Mr. Gullick has .acted as Deputy Professor of Geography during the illness of the Professor, and has been chairman of the examiners for the Honour School of Geography. His name appears in The Oxford Regional Economic Atlas: The U.S.S.R. and Eastern Europe as one of the experts who have contributed to the compilation of that work. Mr. Midgley, who was made a deacon by the Bishop of Oxford at Michaelmastide, has been elected a Delegate of Ecclesiastical Benefices; he has .also served as examiner for the Violet Vaughan Morgan Scholarship. Dr. Yardle">: has been appointed C?fficial Lecturer in Jurisprudence .at St. Peter s Hall, and has exanuned for Law Moderations. We I

congratulate Mrs. Yardley and him on the birth of their son, Adrian Mark Miller. In view of the departure of Mr. McManners, Mr. Midgley has been appointed Dean in succession to him, and Mr. Mitchell has been appointed Junior Dean in succession to Mr. Midgley. Mr. Ramsay, after serving for ten years as Senior Treasurer of the Amalgamated Sports Clubs, has relinquished that office, and Dr. Yardley has been appointed in his place.

PROFESSOR JOHN McMANNERS THE MAGAZINE offers its warmest congratulations to the Rev. J. McManners on his appointment as Professor of History at the University of Tasmania. His promotion to a chair at a comparatively early age comes as fitting recognition of his signal qualities as scholar, teacher and administrator. His new university, too, deserves congratulation, for by inviting Mr. McManners to fill this key position it has greatly strengthened its academic staff. The appointment, indeed, is an excellent example of that interchange of scholars which should be encouraged between the different countries of the Commonwealth. At the same time the Magazine, while delighted at the fresh opportunities opening before him, cannot conceal a very sincere pang of regret at his departure. Mr. McManners matriculated in 1935, and since that date, with the exception of the war years, he has always been, first as undergraduate and then as don, a leading figure in the Hall's life. Few chaplains have watched over their flocks with a kindlier, more tolerant eye, and few deans have understood so well the art of blending firmness with a realistic appreciation of human frailty. Few have done so much as he, by his interest in undergraduates as individuals and by himself participating in their games, to foster that friendly relationship between S.C.R. and J.C.R. which is a precious feature of the Hall. He will be greatly missed, as will Mrs. McManners too, who has not only taught with success generations of geographers, but with her husband has made the flat in the Besse Building a centre of gracious hospitality to old and young. The President of the J.C.R. invited Mi:. McManners to attend the last meeting of the J.C.R. for Trinity Term, on roth June, and in the presence of an unprecedentedly crowded gathering handed him a cheque on behalf of.all the undergraduates in residence. Later in the month he and Mrs. McManners were entertained to a farewell dinner by the Principal and Fellows and their ladies, and appropriate presentations were made. By the time this issue reaches readers, they should have arrived in Australia with their family, for they set sail 2

in mid-October. The affectionate good wishes of all Aularians accompany them. May they find as much happiness and success at Hobart as at Oxford, and may the time be not far distant when they will be able to re-visit the Hall. NEW FELLOWS IN TRINITY TERM George Rollason Allen, M.A. , Exeter College, was elected to a Fellowship and Tutorship in Social Studies. Mr. Allen is, of course, no stranger to the Hall, for he was appointed Lecturer in Economics in 1950 and since then has been initiating successive generations of P .P .E. students into the mysteries of that science. In 1948 he was awarded the Amelia Jackson Senior Scholarship at Exeter College, and at present he holds the position of Research Officer at the O.U. Agricultural Economics Research Institute. He is the author of numerous learned papers both on agricultural economics and on general economics. So far, however, from limiting himself to the narrow academic field, we understand that he is a keen cricketer, and that he has stood twice, gallantly put unsuccessfully, as Liberal candidate for the Abingdon division of Berkshire ; and he has also made a number of much appreciated broadcasts. In the same term the Reverend Herbert Edward John Cowdrey, M.A., was elected to a Fellowship and Tutorship in Modem History, and was appointed Chaplain in succession to the Reverend John McManners. Mr. Cowdrey is a graduate of Trinity College, where he read the Modem History and Theology Schools, obtaining a First in the former in 1949 and a Second in the latter in 1951. He did his national service in the Royal Navy, and since his ordination he has been Chaplain of St. Stephen's House, Oxford; he has also been Assistant Chaplain at Exeter College. In addition to his pastoral duties, Mr. Cowdrey will be responsible for teaching the medieval periods and also the political science of the Modem History syllabus. Both these appointments take effect from the beginning of Michaelmas Term; they bring the number of Fellowships at the Hall up to eleven. The Magazine takes this opportunity of welcoming Mr. Allen and Mr. Cowdrey to the Hall, and of wishing them success and happiness in their new work.

TWO TRUSTEES : IN MEMORIAM of the Magazine, the Hall has had to lament the loss of two of its Trustees. The death of Bishop G. B. Allen, Honorary Fellow and sometime Principal, on 27th

SINCE THE LAST APPEARANCE

March is recorded in a special obituary in this issue. On Thursday, . 23rd November, 1955, Lionel George Curtis, C.H., M.A., Fellow of All Souls, died at his home at K.idlington. He was aged eighty-three, and was one of the three elected Trustees invited to accept office in 1938 after the inauguration of the new Statutes. Much has been written elsewhere about his remarkable career, in which he played a useful and sometimes decisive part in such diverse fields as the formation of the constitution of South Africa after the Boer War, the development of the modem conception of the British Commonwealth, the foundation of the Royal Institute of International Affairs and the dissemination of the ideal of world federation. Here it is fitting to place on record the Hall's abiding gratitude for the keen and imaginative interest which he always displayed in Âˇits affairs. As a Trustee he was punctilious in his attendance at meetings, and almost always had some entirely fresh, original contribution to make to the discussion. It will be recalled that he tendered his resignation, for reasons of advancing years, in mid-summer 1955, and at their second meeting in Michaelmas Term the Principal and Fellows elected him to an Honorary Fellowship. Only a few days before his death his secretary wrote to the Principal at his request to say how touched he was by this honour and how proud he was to accept it. MEMORIAL SERVICE MEMORIAL SERVICE for George Robert Brewis, M.A., Emeritus Fellow and sometime Senior Tutor, was held in the Chapel at 2 p.m. -0n Saturday, 26th November. Among those present were the Rev. J. S. Brewis (Vice-Principal 1929-37), Miss Brewis, the Principal and Fellows, Mr. A. B. Emden, Professor H.J. Hunt, the Principal and representative Fellows of Hertford College, the President of Magdalen College, the Provost of Worcester College, Professor C. L. Wrenn, Mr. J. B. Allan (Hon. Treasurer of the Aularian Association), and a number of present and past members of Âˇthe Hall as well as the Manciple and Mr. Alfred Blay (representing the Hall servants). The Russian 'Contakion of the Departed' was sung as an anthem by a choir of undergraduates. A

EMERITUS FELLOWSHIP ON 9TH NOVEMBER, 195 5, the Principal and Fellows elected the Reverend John Salusbury Brewis, M.A., to an Emeritus Fellowship. This election will give satisfaction to Aularians everywhere, and the Magazine ventures to offer its respectful congratulations to Mr. J3r.ewis. 4

FOUR LECTURERS the following were appointed to Lect~erships: N. C. H. Browne-Wilkinson, B.A., Magdalen College and Lincoln's Inn, in Jurisprudence; E. 0. Field, D.M., Pembroke College, in Medical Studies; I. P. Foote, M.A;, in Russian; and N. C. Pollock, M.A., in Geography. Mr. Browne-Wilkinson, as readers of the Magazine will recall, is practising at the Bar and has been giving instruction in Law at weekends since 1953; his present appointment is a token of the Hall's appreciation of the valuable service he has rendered. Dr. Field's appointment breaks fresh ground, for although the Hall has had considerable success with its medical students in recent years, it has only now seen its way to establishing a lecturership in the subject. Mr. Foote and Mr. Pollock deserve a special word of congratulation, being both Aularians themselves; and it is a particular pleasure to welcome the latter back to Oxford after two years spent in South Africa as Lecturer in charge of Geography at Fort Hare University College. Mr. Foote, it should be added, holds the position of University Lecturer in Russian, and Mr. Pollock is a Lecturer at the School of Geography. IN HILARY TERM

THIRD ANONYMOUS BENEFACTION for the third time in succession, the anonymous friend who in 1954 and 1955 founded the St. Edmund Junior Fellowship and the Hearne Senior Scholarship has made the Hall the recipient of his bounty. Early in Trinity Term he despatched to the Principal a cheque for ÂŁ1,500. On this occasion, while leaving the Governing Body the same wide discretion as before, he has expressed the desire that the interest should be used, at any rate for a start, to provide a Hearne Junior Scholarship, preferably in the first instance in Natural Science. So once again the Magazine is proud to act as the mouthpiece of the sincere and heartfelt gratitude which . everyone connected with the Hall must feel to its unknown benefactor. If comment may be allowed, he could hardly have selected a more suitable object for his benefaction. There is practically no respect in which . the Hall, owing to its poverty, is weaker, in relation to other colleges, than in the number and value of the Open Scholarships which it is able to offer annually for competition. . The substantial endowment which he has bestowed provides a most useful strengthening of our position in this important field, and the Magazine is pleased to note that a Hearne Junior Scholarship in Natural Science figures among the awards which the Hall has advertised for the forthcoming academic year. THIS YEAR AGAIN,

GIFTS MRS. ALLEN has presented to the Hall the late Bishop Allen's mitre, cope, and eucharistic vestments. Since the Bishop wore them so frequently when celebrating in Chapel or presiding at confirmations and at the St. Edmund Procession, they will constitute a most fitting memorial of him. Mrs. Ollard has presented to the Hall the collection of prints and engravings of Vice-Principals made by her husband, the late Canon S. L. Ollard, D.LITT., Vice-Principal 1903-13. The Rev. J. S. Brewis and Miss Brewis have presented to the Hall the silver tankard which, as recorded in the Magazine for 1943-8 (p. 7), the J.C.R. handed to Mr. G. R. Brewis at the end of Trinity Term 1946 on his retirement from the Senior Tutorship. A further inscription has been added to the tankard recording the circumstances of its return. Âˇ The Rev: J. McMann~rs has presented to the Hall a handsome morocco-bo'und Pr,ayer Book for the Chaplain's stall in Chapel. G. E. Janson-Smi~ (matric. 1926) has presented to the Hall, in memory of his late father and mother and for the use of the Principal, a Psalte'r and a copy of Hymns Ancient and Modern, both richly bound in red morocco. An anonymous donor has presented the Hall with a set of twelve silver coffee spoons, along with sugar tongs, for use in the Senior Common Room. The Aularian Association has presented to the Hall a silver tankard to commemorate the winning for the first time of the Inter-collegiate Rugby Football Cup, and a pewter tankard to commemo,rate D. M. Sutcliffe's record-breaking walk from Cambridge to Oxford. The best thanks of the Hall are due to the donors of these splendid gifts.

TWO PORTRAITS in oils of the Right Rev. J. w. c. Wand, D.D., which the Aularian Association agreed last summer to commission, is now finished and has been hung in the dining-hall. The artist selected by the Principal was Mr. H. Andrew Freeth, A.R.A., to whose brush and pen the Hall already owes the pictures of Mr. Emden, Mr. Brewis, and Dr. Hodgson hanging in the Emden Room. Dr. Wand's portrait is a large, richly coloured work, the sitter being depicted wearing the resplendent rose-pink mantle of the Prelate of the Knights of the Order of the British Empire. The face is a striking likeness, and Mr. Freeth has succeeded in portraying THE PORTRAIT

THE NEW PORTRAIT OF THE FORMER BISHOP OF LONDON

not only Dr. Wand's features but also a good deal of his character and personality. The picture, which was handed over to the keeping of the Hall at the Reunion of the Association on 22nd June, makes a most noteworthy addition to the collection of canvases in the dining-hall. While staying with the Principal during Trinity Term, Mr. Freeth offered to execute a drawing of the Rev. John McManners, of whose imminent departure he had just heard. The offer was accepted, and after two sittings the portrait was complete. On a smaller scale and in a different g enre, it is as attractive and successful as the more magnificent canvas of the Bishop. With singular generosity Mr. Freeth has now presented it to the Hall, and it is to be hung in some public room. For his kindness in making this gift, no less than for his skill as an artist, the Hall is profoundly grateful.

FAREWELL IN SILVER of some thirty third-year undergraduates have presented to the Hall, as a farewell gift, a set of silver cruets; they handed them over to the Principal at the Schools Dinner on 14th Jtme. Their idea is that, since the high table is already suitably adorned with silver, these cruets should be used primarily at the lower tables; and they would like to hope that future generations of men preparing to go down will imitate their gesture, so that the Hall's deficiency in silver may eventually be remedied. The set they have presented has been specially designed and made by the well-known craftsman, Mr. R. E. Stone, and bears the date 1956; each piece is surmounted by a chough. As proof of the excellence of their choice it is worth recording that the set has been exhibited, at the special request of the Goldsmiths' Company, at exhibitions of plate organized by the Company at the Cartwright Memorial Hall, Bradford, and the Laing Art Galleries, Newcastle. A GROUP

CONSTITUTIONAL CHANGES REPORTS APPEARED in the daily press in Trinity Term of certain important steps which are being taken to alter the constitutional position of the Hall. It is hoped that these steps will have achieved their objective by the time next year's issue of the Magazine appears, and that it will then be possible, and also appropriate, to publish a full account of what has happened. In the meantime, as Aularians are no doubt eager to be apprised of what is afoot, it seems fitting to provide a brief explanation here.

Two measures of major importance, closely connected with each other, have been promoted. First, the Earl of Halifax, in his capacity as Chancellor of the University and Visitor of the Hall, and the Principal have joined in presenting to Her Majesty the Queen, in the name and on behalf of the Hall, a petition humbly asking her to grant it a charter of incorporation; and in conjunction with this compl,etely new Statutes, appropriate to an incorporated society, have been submitted to the Privy Council for approval. Secondly, and as a necessary preliminary, the Hebdomadal Council has brought certain legislation before Congregation, the effect of which is that the University expresses its approbation of the project and agrees to recognize the Hall, if and when a charter of incorporation is granted to it, as a full college, possessing all the privileges and responsibiJities belonging to colleges. This legislation, with the warm support of public opinion in the University, was passed in Trinity Term; and when the Magazine went to press, the decision of the Privy Council was awaited. It would be inappropriate, as has already been suggested, to elaborate further on the background and implications of these moves while they are still, as it were, sub judice. It is enough to state, what is really obvious, that, if the assent of the Queen in Council is obtained, the Hall will become in effect a college. While this might at first sight seem a break with the past, it will in fact amount to no more than setting the seal on a process of development which began with the inauguration of the Statutes of 1937, which defined the Hall as 'an independent self-governing institution'. The granting of a charter will secure to the Hall (which will, of course, continue to bear its ancient name), without any change in its internal life, the full benefits ofindependence and self-government, and so far as privileges are concerned will for the first time set it on a level with the colleges.

THE PASSING OF A TREE EARLY ON TUESDAY, 4TH OCTOBER-a brilliant autumn morning-the tree which has adorned the quadrangle for over 120 years was felled. On the previous day workmen had removed the walled . ramp surrounding it and had exposed its roots. Many will recall that the main branches of the tree (a stately example of Robinia Pseudacacia) crashed to earth during the night of 23rd June, 1949, and since then the days of the ageing stump have been visibly numbered. Fortunately a new tree, an offshoot of the old, was planted nearby, with prudent foresight, early in the war years, and this has now attained fair dimensions; in recent years, indeed, it has overtopped its maimed parent. One of the main reasons for removing the latter 8

was that it stood in the way of the young sapling, and was beginning to obstruct its natural development. We feel confident that, if it had been consulted, it would have gracefully consented to yield place, much as Sir Winston Churchill did a few months previously to Sir Anthony Eden. During the summer the full beauty and grace of its successor were revealed, and it was noted that many old members re-visiting the quadrangle seemed not to observe that the original tree was gone. MR. REEVE'S RETIREMENT thirty years as Manciple, Mr. A. C. Reeve retired from the Hall's service at Easter. In that long span, covering the reigns of four Principals, he has seen many changes, not least in his own office; for, whereas when he was appointed he was chief cook as well as steward of the domestic staff, the great expansion of numbers had caused him in recent years to delegate the former function. Few manciples in Oxford have given their colleges such loyal, wholehearted service as Mr. Reeve, and none has been regarded with greater affection by senior and junior members, or has enjoyed a higher reputation in his profession in Oxford. The formal ceremony ofleave-taking took place on Monday, 7th May, when the Principal and Fellows entertained him to luncheon in the Emden Room. The Hon. Secretary (Mr. L. W. Hanson) and the Hon. Treasurer (Mr.]. B. Allan) of the Aularian Association, and the recently elected President of the ].C.R. (Mr. M. B. Forbes) and his immediate predecessor (Mr. W. P. Maxwell) were present. The Principal toasted Mr. Reeve, and presented him on behalf of the S.C.R. with a silver cigarette-box, while Mr. Allan and Mr. Forbes handed' him cheques in token of the esteem of the Aularian Association and theJ. C.R. respectively. In his reply Mr. Reeve dwelt on the pride and happiness he had always felt in serving the Hall, and on the affectionate place it would always occupy in his heart. On the same day the domestic staff presented him (among other gifts) with an electric table-lamp; and in the evening the Vice-Principal, whose Masonic lodge was dining in the hall, entertained him there as his guest. Mr. Reeve has purchased a cottage in Devonshire, not very far from Dawlish and Teignmouth, and the warm good wishes of all Aularians will accompany him and Mrs. Reeve in their retirement there. AFTER COMPLETING

THE NEW MANCIPLE the Hall has taken the step of appointing, as successor to Mr. Reeve, .a lady steward. Mr. D. Filer, of course, continues to hold the office of Chef to which he was

EVER IN THE VAN OF PROGRESS,

promoted in 19s4; and it is fair to remark that he and his expert assistants, male and female, are unrivalled in Oxford for the skill and excellence of their cooking. The lady appointed to supervise the planning of meals, catering and the domestic staff is Mrs. M. Walker, of Pangbourne. She received her professional training at the Edinburgh College of Domestic Science (Atholl Crescent), of which she holds the diploma, and served for over four years in the W.R.N.S. with the rank of Second Officer. She was for six years Catering Officer to the Royal Nautical College, Pangbourne, and more recently has been in charge of school meals a~ Reading. She thus comes to the Hall with a wealth of valuab! xperience, and the efficient, imaginative way in which she has scharged her duties since taking over on 26th March amply confi s the wisdom of her appointment. She possesses a particular flair for understanding, and within the limits of good housekeeping sympathetically meeting, the needs and desires of S.C.R. and J.C.R. alike, and in a few months has won the confidence of all, not least of the staff over whom she presides. As the Latin word mancipium is conveniently neuter in gender, and as the Hall has had a Manciple since the fourteenth century at any rate, it has been deemed proper that she should bear the sanie venerable and honoured title as her many masculine predecessors. EXTENSION OF SITE IN THE COURSE of the past academical year the Principal and Trustees have completed the purchase from New College of the freehold property comprising Nos. ss, SSA, and s6 High Street. These form a single building unit opposite the Eastgate Hotel, bounded on the east by the Magdalen College annexe and on the west by the Besse Building; the ground floors, and some of the upper floors, are at present occupied by shops. The transaction is a notable event in the Hall's history, for it marks the first extension of the freehold site of any importance since the middle ages. On account of certain leases the houses in question cannot be adapted to collegiate use for several years, but when it becomes practicable to link them with the Hall they should provide accommodation for at least a dozen undergraduates. For such an advantageous site in the High Street the Hall has had, not unnaturally, to pay a very considerable sum, but in view of the possibilities of development it may be accounted money well spent. Subscribers to the Endowment Fund are entitled to reflect with satisfaction that, in deciding to undertake the heavy burden of expense involved, the Principal and Trustees have felt greatly fortified by the steady stream of fresh money flowing into the Fund through their gifts, subscriptions and deeds of covenant. 10

PRIZES AND GRANTS THE SUBJECT SET for the Francis Bennion Prizes in Jurisprudence was 'The Ubiquity of Negligence'. The first prize of £10 in books was awarded to P. B. Saul, and the second prize of £5 in books to P. W. Chilver, both undergraduates in their third year. Grants from the Graham Hamilton Travel Fund were made in Trinity Term to D. C. Ford and J. C. Wilkinson. The project of the former was to lead an expedition, involving mountaineering and glaciological study, to the mountainous island of ~eiland, off the Norwegian mainland, during the long vacation. J. C. Wilkinson was planning to lead the Oxford University Expedition to Iraqi Kurdistan, also in the long vacation. The Principal and Fellows also made a grant to I. 0. M. Morin, Besse Scholar, towards an expedition, mainly geographical in · interest, to the region of the Sukkertoppen Ice Cap, Hamburg Land, West Greenland .

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THE BENEFACTORS' BOOK the binding of the Benefactors' Book kept in the ante-chapel has been attributed, on the authority of the great expert, Mr. G. D. Hobson, to Roger Bartlett, a book-binder who migrated to Oxford in 1666 when his shop in London was . destroyed in the great fire. References to this ascription will be found in the 1939 and 1940 issues of the Magazine (p. 14 and pp. 96 £ respectively). The whole question, however, has recently been thrown open afresh by a learned article on Roger Bartlett by Mr. I. G. Philip, Secretary of the Bodleian Library, printed in The Library (Fifth Series, Vol. X, No. 4, Dec. 1955). Mr. Philip shows that it is highly unlikely that a commission of this kind would have been given to Bartlett about 1685-90, when the Book seems to have been bound, since he was in disfavour with the University authorities at the time. Further, there is nothing to prove that Bartlett possessed the skill, much less the tools, necessary for the production of such a sumptuously sophisticated piece of work. The authentic examples of his handiwork, such as the volume of Wood's Historia et antiquitates Universitatis Oxoniensis presented by the University to Cosmo di Medici in 1673, suggest that he was aiming at, but falling short of, this level of craftsmanship. Mr. Philip's conclusion is that the finer specimens of Oxford bindings attributed by Mr. Hobson to Bartlett, including the Hall Benefactors' Book, should more probably be ascribed to some other, alas still anonymous, binder working about that decade in Oxford. FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS

MEMORIES OF DANIEL WILSON ON SUNDAY, 4TH MARCH, Singapore celebrated the centenary of the foundation of St. Andrew's Cathedral, one of the outstanding monuments of the city and also one of the earliest outposts of Anglican Christianity in the Far East. The occasion was marked by tributes, in the press and from the pulpit, to the distinguished Evangelical churchman who in I 856 laid the foundation-stone of the oddly incongruous Gothic building. He was none other than Daniel Wilson, whose portrait hangs in the dining hall and to whose memory a window in the ante-chapel is dedicated. He was VicePrincipal, it will be recalled, between 1807 and 1812, leaving Oxford to become Bishop of Calcutta and Metropolitan of India; and when he laid the foundation-stone, he was seventy-eight, and was making his fourth, and last, missionary journey to Singapore. THE CAMBRIDGE STAKES AS A PASTIME or form of exercise walking has long gone out of fashion among the young, and present-day undergraduates usually greet the suggestion of a long tramp in the country with surprise, derision or unconcealed alarm. In Trinity Term, however, the Oxford-Cambridge road seemed to stimulate a sudden burst of inter-university rivalry, and students of the daily press must have noticed that St. Edmund Hall walkers achieved considerable prominence. First, I. 0. M. Morin (matric. 1954), with two companions, established what at the time appeared to be a record for covering the distance between the two cities on foot; but a few weeks later four walkers from Jesus College, Cambridge, moved into the first place by cutting the time down to 19 hrs. 16 min. On the following day a first-year Aularian, David Sutcliffe, determined to rehabilitate his University's .tarnished honour, walked from Cambridge to Oxford in the astonishing time of 17 hrs. 56 min. He was accompanied by another member of the Hall,]. M. Doney, and a couple ofCambridge men, but they proved unable to get farther than Bedford. The Magazine congratulates Mr. Sutcliffe on his notable feat, which is all the more remarkable as, according to reliable reports, he had not gone into training for the exploit beforehand. If any Cambridge man should dare attempt to break his record, we are confident that Mr. Sutcliffe will successfully rise to the challenge. A COLONIAL OFFICE CONFERENCE PROBABLY THE MOST INTERESTING of the many conferences to which the Hall gave hospitality this' year was tlie one arranged by the Colonial Office during the fortnight 7-21st July on Labour 12

Administration. Several ministers from overseas territories attended and were housed in the Hall, including Mr. Lim Yew Hock, Chief Minister of Singapore, Mr. A. Gomes, Minister of Labour, Industry and Commerce in Trinidad, and (colourful in flowing robes) Chief Festus Sam Okotie Eboh, Minister of Labour and Welfare for the Federation of Nigeria. Mr. John Hare, M.P., Minister of State for Colonial Affairs, acted as chairman during the second week, during which Sir Tom O'Brien, M.P., and Sir Vincent Tewson, Secretary of the T.U.C., took part in the deliberations. Although a similar conference for officials was held in 1951, this was the first at which ministers have met in this way to discuss their common problems. OFFICERS OF THE J.C.R. THE OFFICERS elected at the end of Hilary Term, 1956, to hold office until the end of Hilary Term, 1957, were: President: M.B. Forbes; Steward: I. S. Bain; Treasurer: C. G. Thome.

SUMMER BALL was once again blessed with a perfect summer night. After days of rainy and doubtful weather, the skies cleared and dancing was again possible on the charmingly lit and flowerdecorated floor in the front Quadrangle. The Forum Restaurant was again the centre of the occasion, where Bill Savill and his orchestra provided the music, and the Hall underwent its annual transformation into a night club, with Tony Cash, a member of the Hall and, we are told, the doyen of Oxford jazz, providing the appropriate accompaniment. Another Hall man, Ian Bain, piped for reels and Scots dancing. As the dance finished at four o'clock, the skies darkened and those who had taken to the river to complete the night's festivities finished up with spirits still high but clothes very wet. This was, however, quite outside the control of the Chairman and members of the Dance Committee, who must again be congratulated on every~g for which they were responsible. THE SUMMER BALL

HIGHER DEGREES having submitted a thesis on 'Some applications of nuclear magnetic resonance', for the degree of D.Phil., satisfied the examiners appointed by the Board of the Faculty of Physical Sciences. E. F. Henzell, having submitted a thesis on 'Some aspects of the physiological action of phytotoxic compounds' for the degree of

P. T. FORD,

D.Phil., satisfied the examiners appointed by the Board of the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry. D. A. Kingsley, having submitted a thesis on 'The chemistry of some aminoindoles' for the Â· degree of D.Phil., satisfied the examiners appointed by the Board of the Faculty of Physical Sciences. M. G. Maw, having submitted a thesis on 'The history and ecology of the large Larch Sawfly (Pristiphora erichsonii (Hartig)) in Britain', for the degree of B.Sc., satisfied the examiners appointed by the Board of the Faculty of Biological Sciences. N. C. Pollock, having submitted a thesis on 'The economic and social geography of Basutoland', for the degree of B.Litt., satisfied the examiners appointed by the Board of the Faculty of Anthropology and Geography.

SCHOLARSHIP ELECTIONS AND EXAMINATIONS of the Open Scholarship Examinations in Modem Languages, English and Geograghy held in January, 1956, the following elections to Scholarships were made.

AS A RESULT

IN MODERN LANGUAGES

Colin Alfred Wringe (Clacton-on-Sea County High School). IN ENGLISH

Michael Binks (Archbishop Holgate's Grammar School, York). Brian Frederick Taylor (The Mercers' School). IN GEOGRAPHY

John Douglas Kesby (Bancroft's School). As a result of the Open Scholarship Examinations in Modem History and Natural Science held in March, 1956, the following elections to Scholarships were made. IN MODERN HISTORY

John David Gurney (Ardingly College). Austin Peter Wilson (Leeds Grammar School). IN NATURAL SCIENCE

Robert John Bishop (St. Paul's School). Anthony James Nial (City of London School). The following was recommended to the Electors for election to an Abbott's Scholarship in Modern History. Anthony Patrick Irvine Youell (Shrewsbury School). 14

The following commoner of the Hall was -elected to the Liddon Scholarship. Stephen Young (The King's School, Ca,nterbury). Scholarship examinations for the academic year 1956-57 have been arranged as follows: The Scholarship Examination in Modem History, in conjunction with Merton, Oriel, Lincoln and Brasenose Colleges, Christ Church, and Jesus College will be held on nth December 1956. The Hall is offering one Open Scholarship of £80 and two other Open Scholarships of £50. The Scholarship Examination in Natural Science, in conjunction with University, Balliol, Exeter, and Oriel Colleges, New College, Magdalen, Brasenose, Corpus Christi, Trinity, St.John's, Pembroke and Worcester Colleges, will be held on uth December. The Hall is offering one Open Hearne Jw1ior Scholarship of £80 and one Open Scholarship of £50. The Scholarship Examination in English, in conjunction with Lincoln, Jesus, Wadham, Pembroke anc;l Keble Colleges, will be held on I 1th December. The Hall is offering one Open Scholarship of £80, one Open Scholarship of £50, and possibly one Abbott's Scholarship of £50. The Scholarship Examination in Modem Languages, in conjunction with New College, Lincoln, Jesus, Wadham, Pembroke and Worcester Colleges, will be held on uth December. The Hall is offering one Open Scholarship of £80, two Open Scholarships of £50 and possibly one Abbott's Scholarship of £50. THE SCHOOLS

TRINITY TERM Honour School of Natural Science: Physics: Class II: C. P. Elliott, W. N. Fox, R. Turner. Class III: J. R. Clarke. Chemistry: Part I (Unclassified Honours): D. J. Clifton, D. S. W. Dargan. Chemistry: Part II: Class II: T. M. Connor. Animal Physiology: Class IV: J. F. Foster. Honour School of Theology: Class III: P. J. Swindells.. Honour School of Geography: Class I: R. W. M. Rednall. Class II: M. L. Burgess, M. J. K. Smith. Class III: J. T. Evans, A. R. H. MacLeod. Honour School of Jurisprudence: Class II: A. Brain, A. F. Johnson, P. B. Saul, E. C. Windsor. Class III: J. D. Anthony, T . Bendhem, P. W. Chilver, Q. D. Clough, I. Fowler, D. M. 15

Laing, H. D. Tymms, K. A. Wainwright. Class IV: J.P. Lloyd. Group B.4: R. Dewar. Honour School of Modern History: Class I: J.P. Edwards, N. E. Evans. Class II: A. J. Kember, D. C. Owen, T. R. Wright. Class III: G. Bennett, C. G. Burnham, M. F. B. Caine, P. N. Ford, M. Herbert, T. H. Lee, D. Lomas, W. P. Maxwell, K. R. Mills, M.A. Nightingale,]. B. Wakefield. Class W: J. Patel. Honour School ofEnglish Language and Literature: Class II: C. S. Beaty, E. P. Fox, D. Goldstein, J.M. Grindle, L. H. Hall, M. J. W. Higgins, P. J. Hillson, D. H. H. Isitt, L Jackson, G. H. Jeff. Class III: D. H. Giles, G. K.Johnston, G. R. Thomas. Class W: A. P. Baker, J. F. W. Read. Honour School of Modern Languages: Class I: N. H. H. Osmond. Class II: E. Benson, K. B. Harlow, G. A. Jannetta, H. G. Jelinek, D. J. Picksley, P. C. Shipley, F. R. Smith. Class III: J. J. D. Craik, B. R. Cuzner, H. W. Thomas, M. H. Trevor. Class W: H. A. Smith. Honour School of Philosophy, Politics, and Economics: Class III: A. R. S. Reynolds, I. N. Smith,]. W. L. Watmough, Class W: C. W. Perry. Honour School of Forestry: Class II: J.E. M. Arnold, J. T. Stoakley. Bachelor ofMedicine: Medicine, Surgery, and Midwifery: D. A. Lillicrap, J. A. V. Riley. Organic Chemistry: J.B. M. Robinson. Bachelor of Civil Law: Class II: S. D. Graham. Diploma in Theology: T. E. F. Coulson. Diploma in Agricultural Economics: G. T. Jones. Honour Moderations in Natural Science: Class II: M. D. Martin, B. C. Masters, D. J. Sturges. Class III: N. Tonkin. Honour Moderations in Mathematics: Class II: E. A. V. Casale, E. M.J.

Hilt. THE REUNION, 1956 of old members was held on Friday, 2wd June, 1956. There were present:

THE REUNION

Rev. Dr. J. N. D. Kelly (President), Mr. A. B. Emden (VicePresident), Rev. Dr. L. Hodgson (Vice-President), Mr. J. B. Allan, (1924), Mr. R. E. Alton (1938 Fellow), Mr. J. N. Appelbe (1931), Mr. R.H. Barff(1927), Rev. H. A. Blair (1921), Mr. G.J. F. Brain (1940), Rev. :H .. W. Butterworth (1918), Mr. D. M. M. Carey (1935), Mr. C. P. R. Clarke (1928), Mr. A. C. Corlett (1922), 16

Dr. D. K. Daniels (1924), Mr. R. P. H . Davies (1938), Mr. D. K. Dixey (1929), Mr.J. W. Dowding (1935), Mr.J. M. Edmonds (1928), Dr. R. Fargher (Fellow), Mr. P. T . Freeman (1919), Mr. J. FletcherCooke (1929), Mr. C. F. W.R. Gullick (Fellow), Mr. E.T. Halstead (1931), Rev. T. P. Hamerton (1932), Mr. L. W. Hanson (1925), Rev. D . E. Havergal (1922), Mr. C. J. Hayes (1930), Mr. E. A. H. Heard (1930), Rev. T. D. Herbert (1919), Mr. W . L. Herbert (1930), Mr. C. de N. Hill (1935), Mr. L. G. Holmes (1931), Mr. J. R. Hughes (1937), Prof. H.J. Hunt, Dr. H. M_. N . H. Irving (Fellow), Mr. W. R. James (1919), Mr. G. S. Keen (1930), Mr. A. W. KeithSteele (1929), Dr. A. P. Kingsley (1920), Mr. J. Lee (1933) , Canon T. G. Le Mesurier (1893), Mr. C. Lummis (1921), Mr. G. W. Mason (1930) , Mr. M. A. McCanlis (1924), Rev. N. E. McCurry (1937), Mr. R. Mcisaac (1938), Rev. J. McManners (1935 Fellow), Mr. G. M. Mercer(1926),Mr.E. G. Midgley(1941 Fellow), Mr. R. B. Mitchell (Fellow), Rev. D. D. Moor (1936), Mr. T. V. Nicholson (1926), Mr. G. J. O 'Connor (1919), Mr. S. F. Parsons (1931), Rev. J.E. T. Phillips (1926), Dr.J. L. Pinniger (1933), Ven. C. A. Plaxton (1921), Mr. G. D. Ramsay' (Fellow), Preb. E. Reid (1897), Mr. F. G. Roberts (1925) ,' Mr. G. Sayle (1921), Mr. R. Sayle (1913), Rev. R. Shepheard (1903), Mr. J. Shipwright (1936), Mr. A. P. L. Slater · (1933), Mr. A. G. Slemeck (1936), Rev. F. A. Smalley (1919), Mr. W. P. Smith (1938) , Mr. J. F. G. Sootheran (1938), Rev. J. C. Stephenson (1934) , Mr. E. G. Stokes (1938), Mr. E.W. Sudale (1938), ·Mr. F.J. Tackley (1927), Mr. L. Thorpe (1929), Rev. G. B. Timms (1930), Mr. E. Urry (1926) , Mr. A. M. Urquhart (1933), Mr. W. Vaughan-Reynolds (1927), Mr. J.J. G. Walkington (1919), Mr. R. ·Wayne (1928), Mr. R. C. W. Whitling (1923) , Mr. N. Willcock (1955), Dr. N. J. Williams (1946), Mr. C . C. H. Worrall (1930), Dr. D. C. M. Yardley (Fello w). The attendance was again a large one. Chapel was full and the gallery was in use for dinner. The toast of Floreat Aula was proposed by the Principal. He was especially glad to welcome Mr. Emden, Canon Hodgson (trailing clouds of Glasgow glory) and Canon Le Mesurier. He referred to the loss the Hall had suffered in the deaths of Bishop Allen and Mr. ]3rewis who had both devoted all their energies to the Hall's service. The Hall was flourishing in numbers and vigour, but inevitably ·an unendowed society must in these days face financial difficulties. · Benefactions· were thus doubly welcome and we were most grateful to an anonymous donor who had endowed a scholarship in Natural Science. The Endowment Fund made steady progress and about · 170 old members had signed covenants. , The Hall had lost the services of the manciple who had retired after long endeavour in difficult days. They were soori to lose the B

services of the Chaplain who had accepted the chair of Modem History in Tasmania. He had the good wishes of all. The young men assured the Fellows that they were the best undergraduates ever. They had certainly shown their versatility as actors, at the Union and in a number of extraordinary societies. If the schools' results were a little disappointing the athletic energy was undiminished. The rugger cup had been won for the -first time. The Hall had reached the final of the soccer cup, and the Eight was still in the first division. The sailing cup and the table tennis cup had been won. Two rugger internationals were in residence, 12 full blues and a proportionate flotilla of half blues. The Hall constitutionally was taking the last steps to complete independence and autonomy: they had petitioned Her Majesty for a charter. This would give them all the privileges enjoyed by other colleges and make the Hall completely self-governing. The annual general meeting of the Association followed the dinner. After the accounts had been presented £200 was allocated to the scholarship fm1d; £100 to the Sports Grant Fund; and £50 to the Principal' s discretionary fund. It' was agreed to buy a silver tankard to commemorate the winning of the rugger cup and a pewter one to celebrate the record walk by a Hall man to Cambridge. The retiring members of the executive committee were re-elected. Prebendary Reid was appointed to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Rev. C. E. Burkitt and Mr. Midgley to that caused by the resignation of the Chaplain. The Officers of t4e Society were re-elected. It was agreed to hold the next Reunion on Saturday, 29thJune 1957· L.W.H. THE LONDON DINNER, 1956 to be an established custom for the London Dinner of the Aularian Association to take place on the second Tuesday in January at Simpson's in the Strand. So it was that we met there again on Tuesday, January rnth, when a new and pleasant arrangement was made in allocating tables so that members could sit with their friends in contemporary groups. The Principal was the guest of the evening, and together with Professor H.J. Hunt, Mr. C. F. W. R. Gullick and the Rev. J. S. Brewis, there were some seventy-two Aularians present. The chair was taken by Mr. David Carey (1935), who welcomed the Principal as President of the Association, and proposed the timehonoured toast of 'Floreat Aula'. In his speech, the Chairman made reference to the passing of

IT SEEMS NOW

Mr. G. R. Brewis, expressing our gratitude for his life and work at the Hall as Senior Tutor for thirty-five years. The Principal, replying to the toast of 'Floreat Aula', gave an account of his stewardship over the past year, and showed us how the Hall was growing from strength to strength. It is worthy of notice that three fathers were present with their sons, all members of the Hall. They were R. B. White (1919), C. Lummis (1921) and M. M. Hawes (1926) with their respective sons, D. R. White (1952), C. J. Lummis (1952) and T. L. M. Hawes (1955).

After dinner, the company descended to the bar-lounge, where old friendships were revived, and gossip continued until a late hour. The following Aularians were present:(1919) J. F. A. Porter, R. B. White; (1920) C. H. Tubbs; (w21) Selwyn Cox, C. Lummis, N. Frangiscatos ; (1925) L. W. Hanson; (1926) M. M. Hawes, K. C. Oliver, J. C. Toland; (1927) B. M. Forrest; (1929) J. Fletcher-Cooke, M. Healey, L. Thorpe, D. A. H. Wright; (1930) C. J. Hayes, E. A. H. Heard, W. L. Herbert, G. S. Keen, H. Moyse-Bartlett; (1931) R . J. Vaughan; (1933) F. H. H. Finch,]. Lee; (1934) G.J. P. Courtney, G. A. H. Rainbow, G. L. H. R. Shield, F. R . Rawes; (1935) D. M. M. Carey, A. R. Clark, H. A. F. Radley; (1936) G. R. R. East; (1937) H. K. Girling, J. P. de C. Meade, E. G. H. Turner; (1938) R. P.H. Davies, C. Dobb, R. E. Alton; (1939) J. D. M. Bell; (1941) E. G. Midgley; (1942) S. Richardson, W. J. Tunley, P.A. Wilde; (1943) W.R. Dunsmore, W. Weir; (1944) M. Turl, D. A. Watson; (1945) A. A. J. Foster; (1946) D. S. Dunsmore, J. S. Golland, E. M. Goodman-Smith, J. Pike, N.J. Williams; (1947) M. N. Dobbyn, P.J. Roussel, W. H. A. Tothill; (1948) B. Tullock; (1949) J. A. Baldwin, R. J. L. Breese, C. H. Davidson, J. R. Downes, R. J. Southan, D. H. E. Wainwright; (1951) D.J. Day, W. H. Slack; (1952) P. Brown, W.J. M. Chaplin, F. P. Ferguson, C. J. Lummis, D. P. Myles, J. C. Ralphs, D.R. White; (1955) T. L. M. Hawes.

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CONGRATULATIONS MICHAELMAS TERM J. H . Kempster on gaining a First in Geography. J.. A. Nash on gaining a First in Engineering. â&#x20AC;˘ J. C. R. Byatt on gaining a First in Modern Greats. M. J. K. Smith on his century in the match against Cambridge and election as Captain of the O.U.C.C. 19

J.B. Phillips on playing for the University cricket team against Cambridge. P. G. D. Robbins on being elected to Vincents. A. ]. Kember on touring Denmark and Sweden with the University Penguins Lawn Tennis Club. M. B. Forbes on playing rugby for the University during the term. J. M. Casale on playing hockey for the University during the term. A. C. Warr on playing badminton for the University during the term. R. Dunbier on competing in the Freshmen's Athletics match and the field events match against Cambridge. C. Burnham on his election to the Centaurs F.C. M. ]. K. Smith and P. G. D. Robbins on being invited to play rugby against Cambridge. ]. B. Wakefield and R. Turner on being invited to play soccer against Cambridge. . Âˇ D. M. Tierney on running in the relay match against Cambridge. B. Cuzner on being elected President of the O.U. English Club. ]. B. Phillips, J. R. M. Branston, 0. Alakija on their election to Vincents. HILARY TERM P. G. D. Robbins and M.]. K. Smith on playing rugby for England against Wales. P. G. D. Robbins on playing for England four times during the season, playing for the Barbarians and going on their Easter tour. M. ]. K. Smith on being elected President of Vincents, playing for the Barbarians and going on their Easter tour. ]. B. Phillips and P. ]. Edington on being elected to the Greyhounds R.F.C. Âˇ ]. M. Casale on playing hockey for the University against Cambridge. C. N. P. Harrison on playing badminton for the University and on playing for the Woodpeckers against Cambridge. I. 0. M. Morin on being elected Captain of the O.U. Ski Club. A. C. Warr on playing badminton for the University against Cambridge. E. P. Fox on playing Lacrosse for the University against Cambridge. R. S. Hurren, D. Lomas and]. Maddison on playing f~r the University A.F.C. P. R. H. Davis on winning the singles and doubles in the University Table Tennis tournament and on playing for the University against Cambridge. 20

]., Bendham on his election as Secretary of the Union. E. H. Rhode on his production of 'South' by Julien Green, for the E.T.C. J.B. Wakefield on his election as captain of the O.U.A.F.C. ' B. E. B. K. Venner on being invited to cox the University boat aga4ist Cambridge. T. E. Lewis-Bowen on being invited to join the 0. U. Swimming team on their tour of Holland. B. Howes on fencing all three weapons for the University against Cambridge. K. Suddaby on playing for the Woodpeckers against Cambridge. R. M. Whitfield on being selected to play in the East of England Open Squash Championships. D. M. Sutcliffe on his election to the Tortoise Club. R. Dunbier on playing for the University basketball team which won the English Championship. M. B. Forbes on being elected President of the J.C.R. I. S. Bain on being elected Steward of the J.C.R. TRINITY TERM J. H. Sheffuer on captaining the University fencing team on its tour of Norway. A. C. Warr on his election as Secretary of the University badminton club. G. K. Johnstone on his election to the University Assassins. G. R. Gleave on his election to the Centipedes. ' B. E. B. K. Venner, L. D. Clough and J. M. Casale on their election to Vincents. I. S. Bain on winning the hammer event in the University athletics match with the A.A.A. D. R. Hare and J. M. Hopkinson on winning Sailing Cuppers and on being invited to sail for the University against Cambridge. J. E. Hancock, C. N. P. Harrison, B. W. Atkins and 0 . A. Alakija on being elected to the Authentics C.C. J. R. M. Branston on captaining a University trial side and playing for the University cricket team during the term. N. J. Hall on winning the Maiden Sculls at the Oxford Regatta. T. E. Lewis-Bowen on swimming for the University against Cambridge. E. H. Rhode on his production of 'The Ghost Sonata' by Strindberg, for the E.T.C. in the Playhouse. J. Preston and F. Abel for their performances in the O.U.D.S. production of'The Merchant of Venice' by W. Shakespeare. P. Davis on being invited to tour Ireland with the Penguins. 2!

DE FORTUNIS AULARIUM R. A. Adcock has been appointed Senior History Master and housemaster of Wye House at Marlborough Grammar School. J. A. Akroyd has been appointed assistant master at Blackburn Grammar School. G. R. Allford has been appointed assistant master at Keighley Grammar School. J. D. Anthony has been articled to a firm of solicitors in Cardiff. J. E. M . Arnold has been aw,arded the Beaverbrook Forestry Fellowship at the University of New Brunswick, Canada. W. P. Asbrey passed the Solicitors' Final Examination in June last year, and is attached to a firm of solicitors in Kettering. The Rev. R. Bagnall has been appointed Vicar of Elvaston and Rector of Shardlow, Derby. A. P. Baker has obtained .an appointment with the Clerical, Medical and General Life Assurance Society. J. A. Baldwin holds an appointment with British Railways at Waterloo Station, London. R. 0. Barritt has been seconded as Labour Attache at the British Embassy, Vienna. C. S. Beaty is teaching English at Institut La Villan, Chesievessur-Ollon, Switzerland. M. H. Beech has joined the Army to do his National Service. J. D. M. Bell is head of the research department of the industrial relations branch of the N.C.B., and has visited British Guiana on a lecture coursÂˇe sponsored by the Colonial Office. G. Bennett is at Wells Theological College, preparing for ordination. G. S. Bessey has been selected by the Ministry of Education to take part in a conference at Lima, Peru, organised by U.N.E.S.C.O., to advise on the development of compulsory full-time education of children in Latin America. C. A. Blackman has been appomted Lecturer in English and History at the Royal Naval College, Greenwich. A. W. Boyce has been appointed to a traineeship with British Oxygen Gases Ltd. D. W. Boyd holds an appointment as a house surgeon in University College Hospital, London. H. Bradley holds an appointment in the Dyestuffs Division of I.C.I., Manchester. 22

A. Brain has been articled to a firm of Solicitors at High Wycombe. J. R. M. Branston has been appointed assistant master at Whitgift School, Croydon. A. J. Brimble has accepted an appointment with Ridpath Brothers Ltd. N. S. Broome is sales manager to Messrs. Berkins and Co. Ltd., lace manufacturers, Nottingham. W. H. C. Brown has been placed in charge of French teaching .at Soltus Grammar School, Bermuda. D. Burden has been teaching at Ifield Grammar School, Crawley, .and is now at Wells Theological College, preparing for ordination. M. L. Burgess is taking a course at the Carnegie College of Physical Training, Leeds. The Rev. J.P. Burrough has been on furlough in this country from S. Korea. J.E. A. Bye has taken up an appointment at Edgbaston Preparatory School, Birmingham. M. J. Campbell has been appointed assistant master at Worksop College. P. Carpenter has been appointed assistant tutor at the Cambridge Institute of Education. The Rev. I. F. Church has been appointed canon of Brisbane Cathedral. D.S. Clark is manager of a Beecham Group factory in Holland. J. R. Clarke has been appointed assistant master at the Wintringham Boys' Grammar School, Grimsby. D. H. Clibborn has left Brazil on being appointed First Secretary {Commercial) at the British Embassy, Madrid. Q. D. Clough has been appointed to a commercial traineeship with I.C.I. (Paints Division), Slough. C. H. Colman is assistant manager at The Queen's Hotel, :Birmingham. T. Connor has been awarded a research grant to take him to Canada, and is engaged in research at the University of British Columbia. The Rev. R. G. Cornwell has been appointed vicar ofBawtry, with Austerfield and Misson, and Rural Dean of Bawtry. F. W. Cosstick has been appointe~ an assistant master at King's College School, Wimbledon. J. J. D. Craik has obtained an appointment with the Scottish Widows Fund Insurance Company. H. L. Da Costa is Assistant Attorney-General of Jamaica. D. K. Daniels has been appointed education advisor to Malayan students in Great Britain. 23

R. D. M. Darling has accepted an appointment with the Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (London). The Rev. R. J. Davies is rector of Ayot St. Peter, Welwyn~ Herts., and has been appointed Administrative Padre to Toe H. R. P. H. Davies has been appointed British Council representative in Sarawak. M. G. D. Davys is practising as a consultant psychiatrist at Brighton. R. Day is newscaster and Parliamentary correspondent with Independent Television News. D.]. Derx is assistant private secretary to a Minister of State. The Rev. M. N. Dobbyn has been appointed to a teaching post at the Ecole Intemationale, under the auspices of U.N.O., in New York. T. S. Donaghy has been appointed assistant statistician to Messrs. Guthrie and Co. Ltd., E.C.2. J. 0. Donnison has been appointed Chief Development Engineer to Messrs. Woods of Colchester Ltd. (G.E.C.), with the status of . senior executive. A. A. Dudman has been appointed assistant master at William Hulme's Grammar School, Manchester. The Rev. A. R. Duncan-Jones has been appointed Headmaster of the Cathedral Choir School, Lichfield. H. R. Durham has been appointed General Secretary to the Family Welfare Association. The Rev. T. Dyson has been appointed Rector of St. Bartholomew's, Colne. C. P. Elliott has been appointed assistant master at St. Paul's School, London. D. A. Ellis is now a director ofLathom House Hotel, Eastbourne. J. T. Evans has been appointed to a traineeship with Monsanto Chemicals, Ltd. Âˇ R. D. R. Evans holds an appointment in the Canadian Civil Service. P. F. Fenton has been articled to the firm of Oppenheimer, Nathan and Vandyke, solicitors, London. M. R. M. Ffinch has obtained an appointment with the Legal and General Assurance Co. Ltd. P. N. Ford has been appointed assistant master at Hurstpierpoint College. The Rev. J. D. Fox is chaplain of Eastbourne College. J. N. Gill has passed the Final Examination of the Law Society. J. E. Gillman has obtained an appointment in the export department ofThos. French & Sons Ltd., Manchester. ]. Godden is reading the diploma course in librarianship at University College, London. 24

D. Goldstein is pursuing a course in Hebrew and Oriental languages at University College, London. J. M. Grindle has taken up an appointment with Martin's .Bank Ltd. . The Rev. D. E. T. Groocock has been appointed assistant . curate at St. Edmund's Church, Forest Gate, E.7. N. S. Haile has been on leave from Sarawak and has been starting research at Oxford with a view to the D.Phil. degree. L. H. Hall has obtained an appointment with the English Steel Corporation. R. W. Hall is in the industrial relations division ofW. R. Grace & Co. Ltd. The Rev. D. A. Harding has been appointed assistant curate at All Saints' Parish Church, Fulham. K. B. Harlow is English assistant at the College de Gars;ons, Carpentras, Vaucluse. M. de L. Hart has been appointed assistant master at Witney Grammar School, Oxon. N. Harvey has been serving as Assistant District Commissioner at Kavonga, Nyasaland. R. C. Hayes holds an appointment in the export department of Messrs. Coates Brothers and Co. Ltd. The Rev. W. P. Head has been appointed vicar of St. Barnabas, Wellingborough. M. Healey is Education Officer to the Borough of Southgate, Middlesex. J. H. Hedgely has obtained an appointment with Shell-Mex and British Petroleum Ltd. Âˇ M. Herbert has joined the Army to perform his Natioml Service. M. J. W. Higgins has obtained a position in the City of Oxford Public Library. N. Hillier-Fry is at the British Consulate-General, Strasbourg. P. J. Hillson has been appointed to a position in the City Treasurer's Department, Manchester. J. Hobbs has accepted an appointment in the Department of Education, Hong Kong. The Rev. Canon L. Hodgson is to be congratulated on having the degree ofD.D. honoris causa conferred upon him by the University of Glasgow. The Rev. J. J. Hogan has been appointed assistant curate at St. Mary's, Market Drayton, Salop. The Rev. J.B. C. Hordem, while remaining Rector of White Roding, has been appointed also (in plurality) Rector of the united benefice of Abbess Roding with Beauchamp Roding. 25

H. M. K. Howson is Assistant Secretary of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, Geneva. . Captain G. J. Insley holds an appointment at the Army School of Education, Beaconsfield. D. H. H. Isitt has been appointed assistant master at Christ's Hospital Preparatory School, Horsham. I. Jackson is studying for the Diploma in Education at University College, Durham. G. E. Janson-Smith is form master at Portchester Road Secondary Modem School, Boummouth. He has also done some television programmes on the Sudan for LT.A., and has been elected chairman of the Provisional Committee of the International Centre for Regional Planning and Development. The Rev. R. Jeans has been appointed Vicar of Westcott, in the diocese of Guildford. G. H. Jeff has been appointed to a traineeship in hospital administration at King's College Hospital, London. D. L. G. Jenkins is head of the department of religious education at Heanor Grammar School, Derbyshire. J. S. Jenkins has been appointed a management trainee with Messrs. Owen Owen Ltd., retail stores, Liverpool. The Rev. H. A. Jennings has been appointed Rector of St. Nicholas' s, Skirbeck, Lines. M. G. Jordan has been appointed assistant master at Hidneye House School, St. Leonard' s-on-Sea. P. N. V. Keep has been appointed to a housemastership at Eisley School, Wokingham. The Rev. T. G. Keithly has been appointed to take charge of a newly formed mission congregation in the Ozark Mountains (diocese of West Missouri, U.S.A.). T. P. Kelly has been appointed a Sub-Editor with the B.B.C. A. J. Kember has been appointed to a traineeship in hospital administration at King's College Hospital, London. The Rev. J. M. S. King has been appointed Vicar of High with Low W orsall and Kirk Levington, in the diocese of York. RÂˇ V. King has been appointed to the Organisation and Methods Branch of the Staff Department of the National Coal Board (N.E. Division). The Rev. H. R. McK. Law has been appointed Vicar ofWotton Underwood with Ashendon, Bucks. J. A. G. C. Law has joined the Paris office of Messrs. Peat, Marwick & Mitchell, Chartered Accountants. H. N. R. Leach, having completed his service with the Argentine Army, has obtained a position as an agronomist on a sugar estate in Jamaica. Âˇ

The Rev. A. J. Lee and his family, having been on furlough in England for some seven months, returned to Malaya early in January. The Rev. R. J. Lee has been appointed assistant curate at Tooting Parish Church, S.W.17. T. H. Lee has been appointed to a traineeship with I.C.I. P. N. Le Mesurier has been appointed Headmaster of Medbury School, Fendalton, Christchurch, New Zealand. D. A. Lillicrap has been appointed a house officer at Guy's Hospital, London. D. Lomas has obtained an appointment with the Calico Printers Association. H. A. R. Long is engaged in estate management near Newbury. The Rev. P. N. Longridle is Rector of Combpyne, near Axminster. N. Lossky has been doing his national service in the French Navy, and has been placed first in the examination for interpreters. The Rev. R. J. Lowe has been appointed Chaplain at Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth. The Rev. N. G. L. R. McDermid has been appointed perpetual curate of St. Peter's, Bramley. A. R. H. MacLeod is at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford, preparing for ordination. The Rev. J. McManners has been appointed Professor of History in the University of Tasmania. J. N. McManus has been appointed assistant master at the Herbert Strutt School, Belper. M. G. Maw has taken up an appointment in the Canadian Department of Agriculture. W. P. Maxwell is at the Department of Education, Edinburgh University, working for the Diploma in Education. D. N. Meyrick has obtained an appointment in the Statistics Section of B.O.A.C. G. A. K. Missen is a junior lecturer in pathology at Guy's Hospital, London. The Rev. E. C. Mortimer has been appointed Rural Dean of Dunster. P. H. G. Newhouse is British Press and Information Officer at Dusseldorf. B. A. Nicholas has been appointed assistant master at Grenville College, Bideford. M. A. Nightingale has been appointed to a traineeship with Northern Aluminium Ltd. M. ]. Ockenden has been appointed assistant master at St. Peter's School, York.

The Rev. C. E. Oilier has moved to South Australia, where he is Rector of Narracoorte. N. H. H. Osmond has obtained an appointment with Messrs. S. H. Benson, Advertising Agents. The Rev. A. H. Overell has been appointed assistant curate of St. Peter's, Plymouth, with charge of St. Matthew's, Stonehouse. D. C. Owen has been appointed to a position in the City Treasurer's Department, Coventry. W. R. von Pachelbel-Gehag is Chief Editor of the German Federal Government's Foreign Publications, and Counsellor in the Government Service. J. C. Palmer (matric. 1951) has been appointed assistant master at Uppingham School. J. Patel is Managing Director ofJayram Estates Ltd. The Rev. D. J. Paxman has been appointed Chaplain of Solihull School. G. J. Paxman, having been awarded the degree of Ph.D. by Birmingham University for research in genetics, has been appointed Scientific Officer at the James hmes Horticultural Institute, Hertford. The Rev. H. H. E. Peacock has been appointed Headmaster of St. George's Grammar School, Cape Town. D. F. Perry has obtained a teaching appointment in Munich. D. Phipps has been appointed assistant master at Langley School, Norfolk. D. J. Picksley has been appointed to a traineeship with The British Oxygen Co. Ltd. S. B. Pierce has been appointed assistant master at the High School for Boys, Oswestry. Raj Kumar S.S. Pitamber has been commissioned in The King's Royal Rifle Corps (2nd Battalion), and has been serving with the B.A.O.R. M. W. Pitt has been appointed Headmaster ofRishworth School, near Halifax. A. T. G. Pocock has been appointed Sales Manager of the Oxford University Press. M. B. R. Preece has been appointed Headmaster of Arych House School, Hove. E. G. Price, C.B.E. (matric. 1921), has returned from the Far East after thirty years' service with Messrs. Butterfield and Swire Ltd., and has been made a partner in Messrs. Alfred Holt and Co. Ltd., Liverpool. B. F. Pritchard has been appointed assistant master at Wrekin . College. R. W. M. Rednall has been appointed Âˇan assistant work study officer with I.C.I. Metals Division, Birmingham. 28

A. R. S. Reynolds has begun his National Service. The Rev. J. S. Reynolds has been appomted Rector of Besselsleigh, Berks. S. Richardson is teaching English at the English Institute and the Swiss Mercantile Society College, Zurich. The Rev. R. H. Roberts has been appointed assistant curate in the Parish of Bassaleg, Newport, Mon. M. A. Robson is an assistant master at Holt Hall, Norfolk. D. Rosenberg has joined the oversea education department of the Oxford University Press. P. L. L. Roussel holds an appointment in the War Office. The Rev. F. E. Rushy has been appointed assistant curate at Louth Parish Church (St. Johns). The Rev. B. B. Russell has been appointed Vicar of All Saints, Leeds. D. G. C. Salt holds an appointment in the p路ersotmel administration of the B.B.C. P. H. W. Salt is working with the firm of Messrs. Golodetz, . Brokers, Mincing Lane. The Rev. H. P. Sanders (sometime assistant Chaplain) has been appointed Principal of .Ely Theological College and Canon Residentiary of Ely Cathedral. H. N. Savory has been promoted head of the Department of Antiquities in the National Museum of Wales, Swanse;i.. T. Schuller has been appointed assistant to the managing director of Sir I. Pitman & Sons Ltd., publishers. M. C. 路 Seymour has been appointed by the University of California to a Graduate Assistantship tenable at Los Angeles. Lt. Col. J. C. C. Shapland, R.A.S.c., has been awarded the O.B.E. and has been posted to Washington. J. H. Sheffuer has been appointed a probationary assistant with British Petroleum Ltd. D. R. Shenton has been appointed assistant in the advertising department of The Yorkshire Copper Works Ltd., Leeds. The Rev. T. W. Silkstone has been appointed Scripture master at 路Merchant Taylors' School, Crosby. K. F. Smart has resigned his post as Senior Education Officer in the Gold Coast, and has been appointed lecturer in the Education Department of the University of Reading. 路 J. W. Smith has been appointed junior geologist to the Australian Bureau of Medical Resources. M. J. K. Smith has accepted an administrative appointment with . the Warwickshire Cricket Club. J Smukler has joined a firm of attorneys-at-law in Philadelphia, U.S.A. 29

P. ]. Swindells is at Ely Theological College, preparing for ordination. The Rev. F. ]. Tackley has been appointed Vicar of Monk Sherborne with Pamber, Hants. C. N. Taylor has been awarded an English Speaking Union Travelling Studentship to Canada and the U.S.A. The Rev. D. L. Thawley has been appointed Minister of the 'new district of St. Michael and All Angels, Andover. D. ]. R. Thomas is editor of Ingot, and when that journal was awarded an international prize for being the best company ina:ga~e in the world, he received it in person. G. Ll. Thomas has been promoted Acting Resident in Sarawak. H. W. Thomas has been appointed assistant master at Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Barnet. D. N. Thompson has accepted an appointment with R. Bradford & Co. Ltd. R. M. Trotter has been appointed assistant master at High Storrs Grammar School, Sheffield. P. G. Tudor has been appointed assistant cataloguer in the University Library, Manchester. B. Tulloch holds an appointment with Attwood' s Statistics. H. D. Tymms has been appointed to a traineeship with I.C.I. C. R. Ullyatt has been appointed General Sales Manager of the Canadian Company of]. and P. Coats, Ltd., with his headquarters in Montreal. The Rev. R.]. Vaughan has been appointed Vicar of St. George's, Harrow, Middlesex. B. E. B. K. Venner has been appointed to an engineering apprenticeship with the B.B.C. B. Walburn has been serving with the Seventh Royal Tank Regiment. The Right Rev. Bishop Wand has been appointed to a residentiary canonry in St. Paul's Cathedral. He has also been elected Fellow of King's College, London. M. G. Ward has passed the Final Examination of the Law Society. A. ]. Waters has obtained an appointment with Monsanto Chemicals Ltd. C. ]. Weir has been appointed an assistant master at Sedbergh School. . R. West is an assistant in the claims department of the National Employer's Mutual General Insurance Association Ltd. D. R. White has been appointed assistant master at Ullenwood Preparatory School, near Cheltenham. B. J. Wicker has been appointed assistant secretary to the Birmingham University Appointments Board. 30

The Rev. Canon E. P. T. Widdrington having retired from the rectory of Great Easton, has been appointed Canon Emeritus of Chelmsford Cathedral. G. E. L. Williams has taken up an appointment with the Clerical, Medical & General Life Assurance Society. R . M. Williams has been appointed to an apprenticeship with Messrs. Pirelli Ltd., Burton-on-Trent. H. A. Wills has been appointed a personnel manager with Messrs. Cadbury Ltd., Birmingham. G. Wilson Knight has been promoted to the rank of Professor of English Literature at Leeds University. G. S. Windass has been appointed assistant master at Welwyn Garden City Grammar School. E. C. Windsor has been appointed to a traineeship with British Oxygen Gases Ltd. A. P. M. Woodward has been appointed to a traineeship with the Bristol Aircraft Co., Ltd. G. Worth is in charge of the classics department at The Tiffin Boys' School, Kingston-upon-Thames. D. A. H. Wright, having returned from Persia, has been promoted to the rank of Assistant Secretary in the Foreign Office. P. B. Wright has been appointed assistant master at Westcliff High School for Boys, Essex. T. R. Wright has joined the Army in order to perform his National Service. R. R. Young has been appointed assistant master at Hertford Grammar School. MARRIAGES R. A. Adcock married Audrey Elizabeth Slim ' at St. Paul's Church, Winchester on l9th February, 1955· ]. R. Allchurch married Elspeth Ann James at Kingston-onThames on lithJune, 1955· . C. A. Blackman married Barbara Ethel Harrop at Holy Trinity Church, Dinting Vale, Glossop on 3lst July, 1952. R. M. Blomfield married Janice Meakin at Geelong, Australia on l7th December, 1954· A. W. Boyce married Doreen Elizabeth Vaughan at Christ Church, Amsterdam on uth August, 1956. D. Burden married Enid Mary Holmes at St. Laurence's Church, Telscombe on uth April, 1955· I. L. R. Burt married Jan Barabel Angus at The Queen's Chapel of the Savoy on 22nd December, 1955· R. P.'H. Davies married Ferelith Mary Helen Short at St. John's Church, Groombridge on uth February, 1956. 31

J. F. Earle married Prudence Syer at St. Anne's Church, Kew Green on 14th January, 1956. J. H. Edinger married Sylvia Mary Batchelor (nee Greig) at St. John the Baptist's Church, Mersham, Kent on 4thJune, 1955. C. D. Griffin-Smith married Pamela Jeanne Reynolds at All Saints Cathedral, Nairobi, Kenya on nth February, 1956. H. N. Grindrod married Ruth Mary Orgill at Wakefield Cathedral on 3rd April, 1956. R. Jeans married Pauline Clare Jeffrey at Dorking Parish Church on 18th April, 1955. P. N. V. Keep married Barbara Morrison at St. Giles' Church, Ashtead on 3Ist December, 1955. R. J. Lee married Eanswythe Janet East at All Saints' Church, Laleham, Middlesex on 2oth June, 1956. Z. Lempicki married Emilia Frey at Caxton Hall, Westminster on 16th June, 1956. D. Lomas married Pamela M. Riley on 18th August, 1956. C. J. Lummis married Cicely Ruth Vince at Holy Trinity Church, Northwood on 16th June, 1956. R. F. Mackay married Alison Fairgrieve Allen at St. Clement's Church, Dartmouth, on 18th August, 1956. J. R. Paul married Brenda Woollard at St. Mary Aldermary, E.C.2 on 26th May, 1956. M. Pike married Margaret Ann Newton at Caxton Hall, Westminster on 20thJuly, 1956. H. M. Plowden-Roberts married Susan Jane Patrick at St. Helen's Church, Melton, Yorks, on 22nd September, 1956. R. W. M. Skinner married Louisa Margaret Campbell at St. John's Episcopal Church, Perth on 14th April, 1956. D. B. White married Mary Hooper Price at Phillack Parish Church, Hayle, Cornwall on 28th July, 1956. E. C. C. Wynter married Margaret Cramp at St. Michael's Church, Lewes on 19th April, 1955. BIRTHS N. W. Barr: a son, Peter Norman, on, 24th March, 1955. C. A. Blackman: a son, Paul Cedric, on 15th May, 1954. G. J. F. Brain: a daughter, Philippa Carol, on 2hd May, 1956. N. S. Broome: a daughter, Claire Elizabeth, on 13thJuly, 1955. J. G. F. Clark: a son, Paul. K. G. Coulthard: a daughter, Loma Margaret, on 21stJuly, 19.56. C. Dobb: a son, Christopher Richard, on 23rdJune, 1956. D. A. ÂˇEllis: a son, Timothy Albert, on 23rd April, 1956. P. H. Harris: a son, Andrew Robert, on 14th March, 1956. 32

P. M. Haynes : a daughter, Katherine Gurney,on r8th November, 1955. J. J. Hogan: a son, Peter Richard, on 12th December, 1955. A. J. G. Jones: a daughter, Dinah Elisabeth, on r6th May, 1956. R. V. King : a son, Simon Roy, on rseJune, 1956. P.H. G. Newhouse: a daughter, Marion, on rst April, 1956. S. V. Peskett: a son, Roger, on 12th May, 1956. M. B. R. Preece : a son, Simon Martin, on rst September, 1955. E. A. Simmonds: a daughter, Penelope Anne, on 27th February, I956. . E. D. Sprague: a son, Timothy Paul, on 28th September, 1955. D. E. Turner: a son, on 27th October, 1955 (in Bulawayo). D. M. Thomas: a son, Giles Peter, on 3othJune, 1956. R. West: a son, Nicholas John, on 2oth October, 1955. D. C. M. Yardley (Fellow): a son, Adrian Mark Miller, on 22nd August, 1956. OBITUARIES The Reverend Charles Esdaile Burkitt, M.A., Commoner 1896-9, <lied on 22nd November, 1955, at Chalford, Stroud, Glos. Ordained in the diocese of Bristol, he served curacies in Bristol, Cotebrook Tarporley and Littleham, and was later incumbent of Langtree and .Budleigh Salterton. He was Rural Dean of Aylesbeare from 1916 to 1917, and of Christianity from 1930 to 1935. From 1922 to 1940 he was Vicar of St. Michael and All Angels, Exeter, and Chaplain to H.M. Prisons. His last living, from 1940 to 1948, was Thurlestone Rectory. On the Executive Committee of the Aularian Association he represented those who matriculated prior to 1905. Stanley Herbert Chapman, M.A., Commoner 1896-9, died on 23rd March, 1956, at his home in London. While at the Hall, he rowed in the First Four, and was subsequently a pioneer in the oil :industry. He played his part in the three great wars of his lifetime. He remained unmarried, and was eighty-one when he died. Percy Tom Freeman, M.B.E., M.A., PH.D., B.SC. (Lond.), Commoner 1919-22, died on 15th August, 1956. By birth a Dorset man, he served in the First World War as Captain in the Royal Engineers ~d did pioneer research work in the sound-location of aircraft. After being science master at Portsmouth Secondary School and then at Purbrook County High School, he was appointed Headmaster at Peter Symonds School, Winchester, in 1926. He proved a great headmaster, and under his leadership the success and reputation of Peter Symonds were immensly enhanced; and at the -same time he was a respected magistrate for the city of Winchester ~d an active member of the Hampshire Education Authority.

The Reverend Harry Oswald Hubble, Commoner 1897-1900, died on 16th May, 19 56, at Hunton, Kent. Ordained at Peterborough, he served his curacy ;:i.t Daventry, and subsequently held the livings of Churchover, Queenhill with Holdfast and St. John the Baptist, Leamington. From 1915 to 1918 he was organising secretary of the Worcester Diocesan Board of Finance, and from 1922 to 1924 was secretary to the Coventry Diocesan Synod. He later represented Coventry diocese as a Proctor to Convocation. In 1916 he was made Honorary Canon of Worcester Cathedral, and when he died was Emeritus Canon. The Reverend Hugh John Miller, M.A., D.M. , Commoner 1917-20, died on 7th May, 1956, at Palmer's Green, London. After taking his degree he was ordained in the diocese of Rochester and appointed to be assistant curate at St. Peter' s, Tunbridge Wells. From 1924 to 1930 he was Priest-in-charge of Ram's Episcopal Chapel, Homerton, and from 1930 onwards he was licensed to officiate in the diocese of London. In 1934 he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Anthropological Institute.

ORDINATIONS R. T. Beckwith, Priest.(Chelmsford). P. J. Blake, Priest (St. Asaph). J. J. Congdon, Priest (Southwell). D. E. T. Groocock, Deacon (Chelmsford). D . A. Harding, Deacon (London) . T. G. Keithly, Deacon (West Missouri). R. J. Lee, Deacon (Southwark) . N. E. Lyth, Deacon (Carlisle). E. G. Midgley, Deacon (Oxford). R. H. Roberts, Deacon (Monmouth). F. E. Rusby, Deacon (Lincoln) . . J. Thornton, Priest (Lincoln). M. J. Williams, Priest (London).

IN MEMORIAM

GERALD BURTON ALLEN will have noted with genuine sorrow the death of Bishop Allen on 27th March. His loss is deeply felt in the University, where he belonged to three colleges as well as the Hall, and in the dioceses of Salisbury and Oxford, where his ministry MEMBERS OF THE HALL

was chiefly exercised. Four years ago, it will be recalled, ill-health obliged him to resign his position as Archdeacon of Oxford and .Bishop of Dorchester. Since then he had been living in retirement at Cheltenham, never really recovering his health and for long periods the victim of trying illness, which he bore with characteristic fortitude and cheerfulness. During these difficult years his stepmother, Mrs. T. K. Allen, looked after him with devoted care, and to her the warmest sympathy of Aularians goes out. For the Bishop himself, a much loved Principal who truly loved and served the Hall, their prayer is that he may rest in peace. A 'son of the manse', Gerald Burton Allen was born at Cheltenham on 5th January, 1885. He went to school at Chelteriham College, of which he became President in later life, and went up from there to Wadham College with a classical scholarship. After obtaining a First in Theology and several theological distinctions and spending a brief spell at Wells Theological College, he took holy orders and became Chaplain ofWadham in 1908. A couple of years later he left it on being elected Chaplain-Fellow and Dean of Pembroke College. During the first war he served for a time as Chaplain in the Royal Air Force. In 1920 he returned to his post at Pembroke, where he was elected Proctor, but almost immediately the Governing Body of Queen's College appointed him Principal of the Hall in succession to Dr. Williams, who had been raised to the see of Carlisle. In this office he spent eight extremely happy and fruitful years, exercising a wise superintendence over the Hall during the vital phase of its post-war expansion. One who was an undergraduate at that time has contributed the following impression of his Principalship: 'Looking back over thirty-five years, it was obvious even to the most junior freshman of the early nineteen-twenties that these were the great formative years of the Hall. Numbers were rising steadily, honours in the Schools were beginning to flow, the Eight had started its upward progress from the bottom of the river. A tiny academic society, at one time almost certainly doomed to extinction, was now striding forward to independence and fame. We were proud to have a share in these stirring events, in the midst of which there presided the youthful, almost cherubic figure of the Principal, G. B. Allen. We knew how untiringly he championed the Hall's future, and we were conscious also of his personal friendship for every Aularian member. He cared deeply for all his pupils. He knew a great deal more about us than we ever perhaps realized: possibly more than we knew about ourselves! From his office window he surveyed the quadrangle, and little that occurred below escaped his attention. Lack of inqustry or unbecoming behaviour could earn a rebuke at terminal Collections from one who had served as a highly 35

competent Senior Proctor. On the other hand, he was ever willing to help the lame dog over the stile. He possessed an accurate memory which in his later work as Bishop served him in such good stead. His lectures on St. John's Gospel were widely attended. Above all, he was the most,genial and best of friends. Side by side with academic distinction, there existed in him a charming and almost boy-like simplicity. One pictures him clad in flannel bags and an open shirt, running along the towpath cheering Hall crews to victory. There are memories of friendly gatherings in the Principal' s Lodgings or of kindly, painstaking tutorials, shared by the ginger cat. We remember the familiar, rather endearing mannerisms of one who will be for ever "Puffies" .' (C.A.P.) In 1928 Dr. Allen was made a suffragan to the Bishop of Salisbury, taking his title as Bishop of Sherbome. In this role he revealed himself as a churchman of unusual pastoral gifts, and his name is still treasured with affection in the diocese. One of the tasks he set himself was to pay a personal visit to every parish; and the pilgrimages he made on foot through many of the rural deaneries left an immense impression. In 1936 he was recalled to Oxford, becoming Canon of Christ Church and Archdeacon of Oxford, and was soon granted the title of Bishop of Dorchester, with Dorchester Abbey as the church specially appropriated to him. Very soon, with his genius for understanding ordinary folk in the country and his great pastoral zeal, he had won the hearts of clergy and laity in Oxford too; and his administrative abilities found an outlet in .diocesan affairs. During this long span from 1936 to 1952 the bonds between Dr. Allen and the Hall became, if anything, even stronger Âˇ .and more affectionate. Elected a Trustee in 1938 and an Honorary Fellow in 1942, he was assiduous in his attendance at meetings and gave the Hall the benefit of his experience and ripe judgment. There were few reunions, and few celebrations of St. Edmund' s Day or of the summer procession in honour of St. Edmund's Translation, when he was absent from the Hall. Dr. Allen was 71 when he died. In his long life he made and retained many friends, and they will always remember, and be grateful for, the sincerity, kindliness and essential simplicity of his character. His religion was absolutely unaffected, and went deep; Âˇone knew from the start that he was a Christian, a churchman, a priest. His funeral service took place at Christ Church Cathedral on Saturday, 3lst March, and was attended by a great, widely representative company. His body was later laid to rest at Salisbury. A memorial service was held on 6th May in Dorchester Abbey, which he loved so well, and for the restoration of which he had done so much. A special commemoration of him was said in the Hall Chapel after Evening Prayer on the occasion of the Reunion on 22nd June. Âˇ J.N.D.K. 36

GEORGE ROBERT BREWIS (We are indebted for permission to print the following tribute to The Oxford Magazine, in which it originally appeared in January. Ed.) GEORGE ROBERT BREWIS died at his home in St. Margaret's Road on Monday, rnth October, 1955, within two days of his eighty-fourth birthday. He came of a Northumbrian family, but was born and brought up in Essex. He was at Eton from 1885 to 1891. After two years' interval, during which he tried his hand at business in the City, and then made a trip round the world, he went up to Hertford College in 1893, graduated in 1896, and began his career as a private tutor. He was appointed lecturer at Hertford, then lecturer and tutor at St. Edmund Hall in 1910. He became its Senior Tutor in 1914, and remained so until he retired in 1946. His , career was thus linked with the fortunes of the Hall in those years when, under memorable leadership, its period ofgrowth and development began. When it achieved independence in 1937, a statutory age-limit unfortunately barred him from a Fellowship; but a timely constitutional change in 1953 marked him for the honour of being elected first Emeritus Fellow of the Hall. As a teacher of Latin and logic for P;iss Moderations he was immensely successful. He initiated many generations of undergraduates in the mysteries of the Destructive Dilemma and the Undistributed Middle. By a happy knack of making instruction pleasant, he attracted a wide clientele of both sexes. It was a familiar and happy sight through the years, on almost any day in the week, to see a long stream of students pouring out at noon or lunch-time from a dining-hall one would have thought too small to contain them. No relations between teacher and alumni could have been more cordial, more immediately fruitful, more productive of permanent esteem and affection. He was a born teacher, whose urbanity and courtesy proceeded from a deep understanding of his pupils and an unfailing sweetness of disposition. But, of course, teaching was only a part of his activities. It would be difficult, even for his close friends and colleagues, to decide which of his many responsibilities, so pleasura,bly shouldered and discharged, he most enjoyed. It would be difficult also to exaggerate the value of the work he did, when St. Edmund Hall was swelling in numbers and widening the scope of its academic and general activities, as the senior member of a happy little Âˇc ompany of dons. His duties as Senior Tutor were far from filling his programme. For many years he was Senior Treasurer of the Amalgamated Clubs. Games and sports were a boon to him. He spent his afternoons in the Parks or beside the river, setting a quite inimitable example of devotion to the Âˇ athletic progress of the Hall. And this without any gladiatorial

fanaticism or intolerance. No doubt his first preferences went to cricket-he had captained the Eton first eleven in 1891-and Rugby football . .But the generous encouragement he gave to all prowess Âˇ or endeavour greatly helped successive generatipns of Aularians to build up a strong tradition of competence in the playing-field. Nor was he ever a mere touch-line sportsman. When the onset of years withdrew him from the wicket, he continued with his private relaxations, fishing and shooting with enthusiasm and skill, in term and out of term, but more particularly in recÂľperative vacations spent along the banks of the Evenlode or, further afield, along the trout-streams of Devonshire. He had a marvellous capacity for filling his days with hard work and strenuous distractions. He was a good and gentle man, serene and kind, and happy in being kind. His native benevolence, one feels, cannot have been in eclipse even when he was playing his trout or potting his partridges. There was a blend of boyish participation and spontaneous paternity in his treatment of his younger colleagues. Self-as~ertiveness, sourness or envy were alien to his temperament. Widely read, alert of mind and ripe in judgment, he had the personal and intellectual humility which goes with real wisdom. Criticism or deprecation, if it came at all, came from him in the form of mild banter. His humour was never hurtful. It was prompted by a perennial youthfulness; and this served him well when, as often, he was called upon to beguile or amuse the undergraduates in after-dinner speeches or on ceremonial occasions. It was the delight of juniors and seniors alike, at such functions, to follow the thread of his discourse as he planned his route and picked his ingenious path until the half-expected, but no less effective, jest burst on his audience and commanded their roars of approbation. Only a mathematician could establish the count of those hundreds or thousands who, from the time when they handed in their freshmen's proses to the years when they brought back greying hair Âˇ or advancing baldness to jubilant reunions, directed towards him their tribute of gratitude. A notable example of this occurred only a month or two before he died. He was visited by a High Court Judge of Pakistan who had sat at his feet in Oxford, who greeted him with the reverence of a disciple, and aroused in his old master a conflict of emotions-gratification, surprise and a truly English embarrassment-by taking his hands and kissing them. As teacher, colleague, friend, and as suave and generous host, in harmonious co-operation with the genial and kindly lady who shared his best years, George Brewis was a man in a thousand. Some rare spirits enjoy a special gift of unforced goodness and selflessnessby what inherent grace or by what unwitnessed, unsuspected exercise in self-mastery, it is impossible to say. George Brewis was one of these. H.J.H.

CLUBS & SOCIETIES, 1955-56 DEBATING SOCIETY MICHAELMAS TERM President: ]. M. GRINDLE

Vice-President: A. J. KEMBER

Secretary: K. L. SUDDABY

on a topical note when the motion 'In the opinion of this House the Trade Unions are fighting the battles won 20 years ago' was debated with the Eglesfield Society of the Queen's College as guests. Involved in the economic and political arguments were M. H. P. Webb, E. S. Jenkins, C. Price and T. Wheatley . (Queen's), and N. Brown (New College), and following a rather original train of thought was T. Bendhem (ex-President), who arrived at one or two odd thoughts on the Spanish Civil War. The motion was defeated. The second debate provided variety. 'This House believes that work is the drinking man's curse' was a motion which naturally provoked much interest in both the Hall and in W adham, from which came our guests, the Birkenhead Society. T. Lewis-Bowen spoke about water, P. B. Saul was unsteady on his feet,]. B. Shepherd recommended 1955 Chateau-au-Briand, M. Rich (Wadham) worked, M. Brown (Wadham) sang a teetotal song, and T. Bendhem was effervescently incoherent. The House supported the motion. After the political fireworks and the drinking class's demonstration, the Society remembered its honourable renown for Ladies Night, when St. Anne's College were the guests, and the motion was 'It's all a matter of degree.' Miss Fion O'Neil and Miss Freaa Strauss spoke for the guests, and home decorum was preserved by G. H. Jeff, M. J. W. Higgins, and M. D. Palmer; M. B. Forbes also spoke. The motionÂˇwas heavily defeated. It was next decided 'That this House would rather go to the pictures.' A stout defence was put up by J. Nicholson, P. Humphris, and R. F. O'Brien, but the House's urge was irresistible, and needed little prompting from the opposition, M . J. Campbell, J. Jackson, and K. L. Suddaby. . Âˇ The President had his wisdom tooth in his pocket for the last meeting of term. It had been extracted that very day. So a shadow was cast on the festive optimism of the motion 'This House believes THE YEAR STARTED

in Santa Claus.' Speakers who grew increasingly sceptical were J.B. Shepherd, M. B. Forbes, A. J. Kember, J. Jackson and M. D. Palmer. K.L.S. HILARY TERM

President: K. L. SUDDABY Secretary: M. B. FORBES Three meetings were held during the term and the Society enjoyed an average success. Despite the seeming reluctance of members to attend debates in large numbers there was never any lack of speakers and the quality of the debating was often high. Perhaps the most enjoyable debate was that at which the Society, in conjunction with the ladies of St. Anne's College, decided by a large majority to honour Mrs. Beeton before Mrs. Pankhurst. Guest speakers from the Fanatics Society of Merton and St. Hilda's Colleges, and from the Stapledon Society of Exeter College were present at debates earlier in the term. At the final meeting M. B. Forbes was elected President and R. F. O'Brien Secretary. . M.B.F.

ESSAY SOCIETY MICHAELMAS TERM

President: M. J. CAMPBELL THE ESSAYS this term, though well written and enjoyable, led to a Germanic seriousness unparalleled in the history of the Society. Mr. Chilver's admirable essay 'Fox-trot among the ruins' was a denunciation of England's present timid role in world affairs. In the ensuing discussion the Society showed that it was keen to preserve its characteristic indifference to fact and evidence, although Mr. Byatt displayed a suitable.omniscience. In a lighter hearted essay Mr. Grindle made a plea for greater audience participation in song and music and regretted the passing of the work songs and shanties. The Society discussed the effect of music on various work processes: syncopated ryhthms in a Milanese salami factory had made the fat globules too disparate. Mr. Jeff maintained that a lot of nonsense had been talked about the effect of music on cattle; we wanted to know something about the effect of cattle on music. Mr. Higgins is a perfectionist and therefore writes short but very good essays. 'The big rock-candy mountains' was a good example. His theme was immortality, his thesis the validity of the artist's insight with a subsidiary plea for its recognition by the Church. In discussion a gallop poll was suggested: the man in the street on being asked what he thought about immortality would probably say: 'Go to Hell'.

Mr. MtClaren's essay ori words and definition w;i.s appropriate for a society which uses many of the former and ignores the latter. He was concerned with the difference between the artist's use of words and the philosopher's. 'Caviare in the mousetrap' was a carefully written and planned essay, but subsequent discussion showed, perhaps, that the Society is not used to caviare whatever the container. Mr. Goldstein's 'Retrogression' was _an examination of the common man etherised on his kitchen table. It was an extremely well read essay and the small group which heard it had a lively discussion about antidotes to monotony in the modem world. The President thought that 18th century coach-makers were worse off than their modem counterparts because they had no opportunity to own the end-product. Mr. Kember wondered how many 2oth Century coach-makers owned coaches. Mr. Hooper in 'The signal is against us' wished to tum back the clock to a time when men were, allegedly, free from the domination of machines or state departments. The discussion was memorable for Mr. Rhode's lecture on Wallace Stevens, in which he asserted that there was absenteeism in the mills at Bradford when T. S. Eliot passed through by train._The President's essay 'Weep no more' was an exercise in sentimentality which was hardly made endurable by the mulled claret or the jokes told in lieu of a discussion. After the enjoyable terminal dinner the Society practised levitation, singing to a guitar and the enjoyment of bad wine. As a result the term ended with several members up in the air with no visible means of support. M.P.C. HILARY TERM

President: G. H. JEFF King Charles' head in discussion this term was a well-intentioned but somewhat woolly obsession with the leisure pursuits of an undefined individual known usually as 'the British Working Man', whom members were reluctant to leave to live his life as he wished. The programme got away to a good start with A. G. Cox's thoughtful essay, 'In the Future', dealing with problems of population and resources; in discussion C. F. Taylor staggered the society with what was to prove the first of an impressive series of Spanish proverbs. D. Thomas's essay, 'The Mulberry Bush', provided an exhilarating clashing of symbols as well as J. McLaren's classic remark that the merit of the essay lay in the fact that every member could find his own personal interpretation of it: one view was that D. Thomas was outlining the various ways in which people attempted to evade the reality of existence. , At the following meeting H. D. Tymms, in 'The Sunshine of 41

your Smile', traced the rise and decline of the Music Halls, and told of the Wolf Club, popularly known as the Coal Hole, which shocked Byron, but was later patronised by Dickens and Disraeli. 'Manners Maketh Man' founc;l T. H. Hackett advancing an opti.:.. mistic view of contemporary behaviour contrasted with that of the past, and provoked some of the most entertaining discussion of the term. It was here that C. F. Taylor unaccountably graduated from Spanish proverbs to Spanish architecture. T. G. Lewis-Bowen, in 'Blunt Elbows', captivated the society with his portrayal of The Mediocre Man, of which he fondly imagined himself to be an example, and introduced some of his more bizarre fancies; it would amuse him, he said, to transform libraries to their original state, thereby creating vast forests from the paper, and contented herds of cattle from the bindings. I. Jackson, in a brilliant essay, 'The Ghastlie Owle', referred to the television a-q~ence research computator known to the trade as the Cretinoscope, and proclaimed that the world needed stark, staring idealism: indeed, Mr. Jackson came dangerously close to severing connections with his native Blackpool. The Presidential Essay, 'Singing in the Bath', was read after the Terminal Dinner, and the general elation was clearly and understandably attributable rather to the dinner than to the essay. Âˇ G.H.J. TRINITY TERM

President: M.

W. HIGGINS

Most members continued to find no better way of spending Sunday evenings than in communal brainwashing amid the incongruously seductive comforts of the Emden Room: essays were read with the aid of electric light ; audiences were usually supported by chairs. Despite these indulgences, the Society managed to wear an alert and earnest expression, in reaction to the facts and fancies accumulated in this term's essays. Mr. Suddaby exposed the power politics of the henhouse. Mr. Taylor issued a warning that invisible monads were about to play an inaudible symphony. Composure was even further disturbed by Mr. Morin' s essay, which suggested that 'homo sapiens' would undergo some radical physical changes in the next million years or so. This might have seemed remote enough, had not Mr. Lewis-Bowen darkly hinted that he already had webbed feet. Mr. Forbes led members to his own room before he dared to destroy the illusion that the Welsh preferred .chapels to public-houses. Mr. Shepherd offered a timely reminder that England's greenness and pleasantness was rapidly disappearing 42

beneath the dark, satanic encroachments of Subtopia. Before the term's final meeting an excellent dinner revived the Society's sense of well-being, which even the President's essay could not upset. M.J.W.H.

THE MUSICAL SOCIETY MICHAELMAS TERM

President: G. H. JEFF

Secretary: M. A. BOURDEAUX

On Friday, 25th November; the Society performed Haydn's Imperial Mass in the Church of St. Peter-in-the-East. The ambitious choice was more than justified, for careful rehearsal produced a sensitive rendering of this attractive work. The order of the recital was: I.

Four Chorale Preludes Christ lag in Todesbanden Durch Adam's Fall ist ganz verderbt Herzlich thut mich verlangen Wir danken dir, Herr Jesu Christ

2. Prelude and Fugue in C minor

. . ]. S. Bach

]. S. Bach

3. Mass No. 3 in D minor (The Imperial)

]. Haydn

Soloists ELIZABETH HERBERT, GILLIAN GUNNER, J. RusHBY-SMITH and M. J. 0CKENDEN M. WILLCOCK (Organ) The Choir was conducted by M. A. BOURDEAUX C.F.T. HILARY TERM

President: G. H. JEFF

Secretary: M. A. BOURDEAUX

The Hilary Term Concert was held in Hall on Thursday 23rd February. The programme, which follows, was well received by a small but enthusiastic audience. 43

In these delightful pleasant groves . . Purcell Heart's Music (1955) } . · · R. Vaughan W1ll1ams . (1953 ) Silence and M us1c The Choir was conducted by M. A. BOURDEAUX

2. Dolly Suite Faure Piano Duet : H.J. RusHBY-SMITH and M. W111cocK 3.

Sonata in F.

Telemann Recorder: M. H. P. WEBB ' Piano: R. W. TRUMAN

The Peasant Cantata

.. ]. S. Bach Soloists ELIZABETH HERBERT, M. WEBB, H. J. RusHBY-SMITH and c. F. TAYLOR Accompanist: M. WILLCOCK Conductor: M. A. BOURDEAUX

At the general meeting the following officers were elected: President: M.A. Bourdeaux; Secretary: C. F. Taylor; Committee: R. W. Truman, M. H.P. Webb, H.J. Rushby-Smith. C.F.T. TRINITY TERM

President: M. A. BOURDEAUX

Secretary: C. F. TAYLOR

Once again rain drove the Society indoors for the Eights Week Concert on Thursday, 24th May. The evening proved most enjoyable in its diversity of styles. We hope that there will be further instrumentalists of I. S. Bain's calibre amongst next year's freshmen to support the well established choral tradition. The programme was composed of: l.

English Madrigals and Ballets Like two Proud Armies } 0 Care, Thou wilt despatch me On the Plains, Fairy Trains Cupid in a Bed of Roses Fire, Fire! Fantasy in F minor for Piano Duet C. F. TAYLOR and R. W. TRUMAN

Thomas Weelkes Thomas Bateson Thomas Morley Schubert

. 3. Glees for Male Voices Sleep, Gentle Lady Sir Henry Bishop Night Winds that so gently flow ]. B. Calkin Foresters, sound the cheerful horn Sir Henry Bishop M. WILLCOCK, G. K. JOHNSTON, J. M. DONEY and M. D. PALMER M. H.P. WEBB, H.J. RusHBY-SMITH, M.A. BOURDEAUX and C. F. TAYLOR 4.

Scottish Pipe Music Loch Etive Farewell to the Creeks Lady Madelina Sinclair The Devil's in the Kitchen The Piper of Drummond The Ale is dear .. Paddy's Leather Breeks The Drunken Piper I. S. BAIN

Lament Quickstep Strathspey Strathspey Reel Reel Jig March

5. The Bells of San Marie} John Ireland I have twelve oxen Three songs of Travel Vaughan Williams The Vagabond Bright is the ring of words The Roadside Fire Bass-Baritone: M. J. OcKENDEN Piano: M. W1ncocK 6. . Part-Songs

Bold Turpin Frederick Bridge 0, my love's like a red, red rose G. M. Garrett De Battle ab Jericho arr. Robertson The Choir conducted by H.J. RusHBY-SMITH C.F.T.

THE MAKERS' SOCIETY

President: D. GOLDSTEIN

Secretary: Â·A. P. BAKER

SOCIETY has met only intermittently this year. Many of our staunchest members passed into the outside world at the end of last Trinity Term, and those remaining found it difficult to produce new work regularly enough to warrant a meeting every week. THE

R. Trotter has continued to contribute to the short-story market, and the Secretary's poetic inspiration is still flourishing. However, the last two meetings of the year indicate that the 'Makers' are set for a spirited revival. New enthusiastic blood has been infused into the society, and hopes are high. All those who either write, paint, or carve, and are not averse t9 subjecting their work to honest but kindly criticism, are invited to get in touch with the new President or Secretary, who are]. McLaren and D. R. Thomas. D.G.

JOHN OLDHAM SOCIETY MICHAELMAS TERM, 1956

President: M. J. W. HIGGINS

Setretary: D. R. THOMAS

for 0.U.D.S. Cuppers was 'The Bespoke Overcoat' by Wolf Mankowitz in which good performances by Michael Duffy, Robin Peverett, Norman Isaacs and Frank Abel emerged at intervals from a difficult lighting plot. The play failed to gain a place in the competition; the press and the gallery pundits seemed surprised. The first of the four play-readings held in the term was T. S. Eliot's 'The Cocktail Party'. Availing ourselves of Mr. Eliot's exhortation to make what we can of his plays it was performed by an all-male cast. Miss Gill Evans, Somerville, displayed her versatility in Ibsen' s 'The Wild Duck' but neither she nor the high standard of most of the reading could prevent the laughter which greeted the antics of the final scene. A distinguished Irish cast was assembled for 'The Playboy of the Western World' by John Synge; Alan O'Twycross struggled valiantly in the face of his accent and ofhis father's shillelegh. An all-star cast descended on Noel Coward's 'Hay Fever' and provided the most amusing and most polished reading of the term .. THE SOCIETY'S ENTRY

HILARY TERM

President: D.R. THOMAS

Secretary: M. P. D. DUFFY

In the Hilary Term the Society occupied itself with five playreadings Âˇand with skilfully postponing a decision on the Summer production. A reading of 'Richard II' was successful in demonstrating the isolation of the king (read ecstatically by John Preston); but not in much else. This was followed by two more recent plays, J. B. Priestley's 'An Inspector Calls' and 'The Bad Samaritan' by William

Do1,1glas Home. In the fifth week the Society waited with Samuel Becket for Godot; several members were still waiting long after the reading had finished. At the end of the term the Society returned to Ibsen for 'The Master Builder' which was attended by a select few including Miss Hilary Sims, St. Hugh's. TRINITY TERM

President: M. P. D. DUFFY

Secretary: P. PROBYN FRANCK

The main event of the term was the production in the Commercial Road Hall of 'A New Way To Pay Old Debts' by Philip Massinger. Late in the term a reading was arranged by Robin Peverett of Terence Rattigan's 'The Deep Blue Sea'. The part of Hester was read by Miss Judy Grundy, Somerville, and the part of Freddie, for the last two acts, by the Junior Dean, who, mindful no doubt of the Society's past glories, arrived in evening dress. Otherwise the members came together only at those occasional intimate gatherings known as Society meetings when plans, policies and elections for the future were settled in a most informal manner. D.R.T.

HEARNE SOCIETY MICHAELMAS TERM

President: A. J. KEMBER

Secretary: J. C. LOWE

of the term Dr. D. Yardley read a paper entitled 'Transfers of Administrative Responsibility'. The speaker began by describing the administration in Anglo-Saxon and Norman times, and discussed the transfer of responsibility through the introduction ofjuries and J.P .s to the county councils and various tribunals of the present day. At the second meeting Professor W ernham of Worcester College read a paper on 'Queen Elizabeth'. The speaker approached the subject from light recently afforded by the publication of the State Papers Foreign and Domestic, with its obvious bearing on the appraisal of the queen and her policy, and pointed out the limitations of such sources. Mr. Barr read a paper at the final meeting of the term, on the subject of 'James I and Witchcraft'. The speaker claimed that, although James was a believer in witchcraft, he was not, as many believe, the organiser of a nation-wide witch hunt. The talk was illustrated by many amusing examples, and formed a fitting close for the society's activities for the term. Âˇ

AT THE FIRST MEETING

HILARY TERM

President: A. J. KEMBER

Secretary: J. C. LOWE

At the first meeting of the term Lady Rosalind Clay read her paper on 'St. Boniface in Germany'. She derived her material from the Boniface Letters, which provide a variety of information about Anglo-Saxon life, of which she discussed many aspects. Mr. J. Woodhead established a precedent-it is hoped-at the second meeting of the term by being the first junior member of the society, apart from the presidents, to read a paper to the society. His paper was entitled 'The Left Wing of the English Revolution', and Mr. Woodhead discussed the activities of the Levellers and Diggers and other republican sects. It may be said that an excellent precedent was established. The president's address was held over until the Trinity Term, owing to the president's illness, TRINITY TERM

President: M. D. PALMER

Secretary: W.R. WESTON

Mr. Christopher Hill, of Balliol College, read a paper at the first meeting of the term on the subject of recent views on the causes of the Civil War. He reviewed at some length the recent contributions to the subject by Oxford Historians, and finally pointed out the essentially local nature of the war. At an additional meeting held this term, Mr. A. J. Kember gave his presidential address held over from the Hilary Term. He spoke on 'Col. Penruddock's Rebellion, 1655'. After discussing the general hostility to Cromwell's rule in the early 165o's, the speaker went on to describe in detail the course of rising. The speaker gave an interesting and most stimulating dissertation, which made a fitting close to the Society's activities for the year. W.R.W.

THE LIDDON SOCIETY MICHAELMAS TERM

President: A. R.H. MacLEOD

Secretary: G. BENNETT

five freshmen ordinands to its first meeting of term on Monday 24th October when Commander A. B. M. Fairbairn (R.N. Retd.), Secretary of the Officers' Christian Union, spoke on 'Christianity and Military Service-are they compatible?' Commander Fairbairn based the first half of his talk THE SOCIETY WELCOMED

upon the Biblical evidence which could be used to support arguments both for and against Pacifism. Quotations from Deuteronomy and Isaiah, from three of the four Evangelists, and from Epistle writers Peter and Paul flowed freely and left many in no doubt that it is no use fighting a battle of Texts. Then Commander Fairbairn, with reasoning based chiefly upon expediency, took the view that the Christian ought to be prepared to take up arms in this modern world where so much that is vital to our way of life might be lost for ever if another W odd War came, pointing out that Our Lord never rebuked the calling to arms and that great military men had often been guided by the hand of God in their campaigns. A lively discussion, in which a 'member of the Queen's College took a prominent part, followed Commander Fairbairn' s

talk. The Rev. Geoffrey Rogers, Warden of Lee Abbey on the North Devon coast, spoke to the society on November r4th about the Christian work that is being undertaken there. Lee Abbey, a former manorial home on a large estate, was dedicated in 1946 by the Bishop of Exeter to be a centre of Anglican Evangelism chiefly among those who go there to spend their holidays in a Christian atmosphere. Mr. Rogers considered that the vitality of the centre is due chiefly to a positive (and not apologetic) approach to a personal faith and Christian living, and a loyalty to the Church, the Bible and the Sacraments. D.F. HILARY TERM President: A. R.H. MacLEOD

Secretary: G. BENNETT

After much advance publicity by the Secretary, Canon Bennett, Vicar of Maidstone, addressed the Society on 'The Church of England' on January 3 rst. Remarking that 'next to the Bible, the Church of England is about the untidiest thing the world has ever seen,' Canon Bennett emphasised the Anglican Church was essentially a product of history-it being the ancient Catholic Church of this land-and that above all, it is a Bible Church. He welcomed the differences in churchmanship and Biblical interpretation found within it because, a.s he put it, 'we have seen enough of the greatness of God in Christ to know our own smallness, including the smallness of our brains.' Fr. Tabernacle and Mr. Northend (names devised by Canon Bennett) added to and emphatically did not detract from the greatness of the Anglican Church. The Church of England is not an institution that claims to know the whole truth, so the speaker ended by saying that we must see that it remains a 'humble D

and unstreamlined Church'-a Church that does not seek to hold a monopoly of it. On 28th February, the Annual Business Meeting was held in the room of the one who was to be elected Secretary for the next year. D.R. Hooper, presumably trying to rival Luther, listed some sixteen points for discussion. After much debating, it was decided that a maximum of five non-ordinands could be elected to membership of the Society. The Bishop of Portsmouth addressed the last meeting of term on 5th March on 'The Church's Ministry to the Forces'. The Bishop has had experience of this work as a Naval Chaplain and as a director of Service ordinands, and he emphasised the need of the Services for more men with the right call to this difficult work. The Society's old custom of saying Compline after meetings was resumed after the Bishop's talk. D.F. During both winter terms, the Society held Open Meetings to hear a series of tape-recorded talks on 'Evangelism' by the Rev. M. A. P. Wood, followed by Bible Readings. We are very grateful to those priests in Oxford who led the Readings, especially to Dr. T. H. Croxall, an A~arian , Vicar of St. Andrew's.

TRINITY TERM

President: R. NORBURN

Secretary: D. FRAYNE

Mr. E. C. Cooper, Warden of Kingham Hill School-an Oxfordshire boarding school for children from unfortunate family backgrounds, came to talk to the Society on May 7th about the Christian work that is going on there under his guidance. Mr. Cooper emphasised the importance of home life in the educational system, and said that if this influence was either bad or non-existent a great burden would fall upon the schools which ought only to be playing the supporting role in education. The aim of Kingham Hill School is to bring children of unfortunate home backgrounds to a new way of life in the Christian Faith. Later in the term, the Society entertained some of the children from Kingham. This term's report would be incomplete without some reference to the departure of the Chaplain for Tasmania. Mr. McManners has always given unfailing support to the efforts of the Society and we are indeed grateful to him. We shall be losing a personal friend. D.F. 50

THE DENTON SOCIETY MICHAELMAS TERM

President: J.P. LLOYD Secretary: T. LEWIS-BOWEN Treasurer: J. LYNDON-MORGAN opened well with encouragingly enthusiastic support from Hall lawyers who, now numbering over forty, form what is probably the largest legal fraternity in any one College. The activities of the Society have been restricted to mooting, it being left to the University Law Society, which has access to a larger audience, to arrange addresses on legal topics. It is understandable that the arguments which are the subject of the moots should hold little attraction for those not steeped in legal theory so that it is exclusively for. lawyers that the Society exists. There is no doubt that mooting provides useful experience if taken seriously and it is here that the major criticism of the internal moots especially must be made, namely that the preparation is not sufficiently thorough, while there is an alarming tendency, particularly deprecable on the part of counsel for the defence to read speeches rather than to argue cases, a great deal of the value of the exercise thus being lost. A circumstance which posed some difficulty but which was successfully overcome was that at any one time there were really only two years of students effectively able to moot, onethird always being engaged in examinations. Three moots were held during the term. Two were internal, one on Contract, one on Tort; the third was with St. John's. At the final meeting officers were elected for the Hilary Terin. THE SOCIETY'S SECOND YEAR

HILARY TERM

President: T. LEWIS-BOWEN Secretary: J. LYNDON-MORGAN

Treasurer: G. RAFTESATH

Under Mr. Lewis-Bowen's able guidance the Hilary term proved the most successful to date. No less than four moots were held in the eight weeks. The Denton Society were hosts to Corpus Christi College early in the term when Mr. R. Maudsley was kind enough to adjudicate. The moot was notable for the exceptionally able argument of P. Bruntas from Corpus Christi and the ingenious invention of P. B. Saul who led for the Hall. The result might fittingly be termed a draw. Wadham College also visited the Hall and Mr. N. S. Marsh judged the moot which was on the severance of illegal contract. The Freshmen were introduced into the mysteries

of mooting in a Criminal Law moot in which performances were suprisingly good, while A. Johnson, the Judge, who had probably been under the impression that his criminal days ended with mods., was agreeably lax. Though the standard of judging was high in all the moots, special mention should be made of P. Chilver and P. Saul who judged the final moot, which was an internal one on Contract, the former' s.justified persistence finally wearing down even the most obdurate of counsel. The second annual dinner was held during the term. Principal guest was Professor Hanbury, who like Mr. Brian Simpson spoke mainly of the man to whom the Society is indebted for its name. The President related his efforts to gain admission to All Souls and the Principal and Dr. Yardley followed, each with a few wellchosen words. TRINITY TERM

President: J. LYNDON-MORGAN Secretary: G. RAFTESATH

Treasurer: R. CARTER

The summer term has understandably curtailed activities, and arrangements with other colleges falling through, only one internal moot was held in which second year men and newly emancipated Freshmen joined in with irresponsible abandon. The main concern of the Committee has been the finances of the Society which have at last been put on a sound footing, a regular terminal subscription being collected and agreement reached on the distr\bution of the expenses. G.I.R.

THE SOCIETY OF COSMO!iRAPHERS MICHAELMAS TERM

Chairman: R. W. M. REDNALL

Secretary: M. G. LEWIS

FOLLOWING THE successful inauguration of the Society in the Trinity Term of last year, a Cocktail Party was held ih the Emden Room on Thursday, roth November, with the aim of allowing the second and third year geographers to become acquainted with the freshmen, and to welcome them to that select and coveted band of Aularians renowned for their conviviality-The Society of Cosmographers. Our guests were Mr. and Mrs . .Gullick, Mrs. McManners, Dr. Beckinsale, and the Principal. There being no formal introduction to the Society, as in the manner of more

dogmatic societies, both old and new Cosmographers acquitted themselves in the manner which our ' short tradition demandssuffice it to say that the aims of conviviality and mutual refreshment were achieved ! TRINITY TERM .

The Annual Dinner of the Society was held in the Emden Room on Thursday 17th May, when thirty-four members and their guests sat down to dinner. Our normal retinue of guests was strengthened by the presence of Mr. Pollock, who has recently joined the formidable array of Hall geography tutors. After an excellent meal, the Chairman gave us the Loyal Toast. B. W. Atkins proposed the health of the guests, in so doing giving us a small character sketch of each. Mr. Pollock replied by saying that as he had been warned that he would have to sing for his supper, he had decided to do that precisely, and rendered a small cantanta, lightly touching upon the more delicate issues in the life of a Cosmographer. Mr. Gullick then proposed the health of the Society. The Chairman then gave a resume of his experiences as a geographer these past three years. He pointed out that he had given up attacking Mr. Gullick on Schools' questions, and was trying an indirect approach, i.e. through Mrs. Gullick! A reference in his speech to 'laugh a minute' Beckinsale, provoked a response from the worthy Doctor, and the evening ended with just a few words from that celebrated Geographer M. J. K. Smith. Officers for the next year are: - Chairman: M. G. Lewis; Secretary: J. Owen-Smith. M.G.L.

THE BOAT CLUB HILARY TERM

Captain: B. E. B. K. VENNER Secretary: H.J. A. BEECHEY-NEWMAN was a disappointment as far as the Hall was concerned, because, owing to illness, a substitute had to be found for '6' at the last minute, as a result of which we finished I8th. It was decided to commence training the Torpid a week before Term, and we were to have been coached by Major A. M. T. Durand at Henley; but at the last moment arrangements had to be changed and we came to Oxford where we wasted several days THE LONG DISTANCE RACE

and then had Beechey-Newman as coach for a week. For the next three weeks Major Durand coached the crew at Henley, but we were extremely slow and several changes had to be made before J. E. Dove took over on the home stretch for the last ten days. He worked very hard to bring us up to standard but we suffered another setback when for the week before the Races, Stroke was out of the boat with a septic hand. He returned on the Monday before the Races, but we came to the start on the first day never having rowed a course behind him. Lack of training and experience together took their toll in the races, and the Crew was lucky to go <lown only to Magdalen and St. Peter's Hall. The Second Torpid trained with great keenness, which was rewarded when they made three bumps, being robbed of the chance to win their oars only by having an extremely slow boat two places in front of them on the first day. CREWS SECOND TORPID

FIRST TORPID

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P. D. Bailey Bow C. K. H. Davison 2 3 J. C. Wilkinson 4 R. J. Nightingale 5 J. L. Fage 6 H.J. A. Beechey-Newman I. P. Unsworth 7 R. H. B. de Vere Green Stroke J. V. Roberts Cox

]. P. Allen

A. West A. G. Cooper B. R. Featherstone W.R. Weston A. E. Twycross J.B. Shepherd F. L. Abel P. C. Shirley ].

H.J.A.B-N. TRINITY TERM Captain: H.J. A. BEECHEY-NEWMAN Secretary: R. H. B. DE VERE GREEN

This summer the policy of the Boat Club was to give its members .as much racing experience as possible and we therefore entered as many regattas as we could. Training for the Eight began ten days before term at Putney. The boat was stroked on bow side and after a few outings, the crew were all very comfortable. We were coached by G. G. H. Paige who got us together and fit. By the time we moved to Oxford we had covered ov:er seventy miles and although a little short the crew was working hard. J. E. Dove then took over and gave us some very valuable individual coaching and helped us to get more length 54

:and stride into our rowing. We were indeed most fortunate to have W. G. R. M. Laurie to coach us for a week, under his eye the crew developed more power and uniformity. For the last week before Eights we were again indebted to Dr. D. H. Richards for bringing us to our peak. In Eights Week we were bumped on the second night by B.N.C. On the next night we had a very good controlled row and although we were overlapped by Oriel in the Gut we kept our heads and finished outside starting distance. On the last night we felt confident about escaping Oriel and we tried to catch B.N.C., who we knew were slower over the second half of the course; however they kept .away and we rowed over. The Eight then entered for three regattas. At the first of these we beat Nottingham University at Nottingham to win the SeniorJunior Eights. Although led by a length over the first half of the course we rowed our opponents down to win by two lengths. This is the first cup the Hall has won in an open regatta. The next week .at Walton we were beaten in a very close race by Vesta R.C. At Reading we were just in .the lead when we were hit several times by the Lensbury crew and Bryanston School B.C. went away to win by two lengths. . From the commencement of training we had no changes in the <:rew which worked very hard but lacked a really strong finish. The Second Eight began training on the Monday after the beginning of term under H.J. A. Beechey-Newman and like the First Eight had no changes throughout training. R. C. T. James took over the coaching and began smoothing out some of the faults in this inexperienced crew. We were very grateful to I. P. Foote for assisting in the coaching at very short notice. M. J. P. Lancaster took the crew up to Eights. They were bumped by Queen's II on the first night, after rowing over on the second they bumped New College II on the third night and Merton II on the last night. In Oxford Royal Regatta they beat Balliol College B.C. in the junior Eights but were beaten by Norwich A.R.A. in the semifinals. The Third Eight, as they have for a large number of years, made a number of bumps. Their rowing was orthodox if their dress was not. It was only a miscalculation of their opponents' strength on the third night which prevented them from making four bumps. The Fourth Eight again got on the river and made a bump on the second night and were bumped on the fourth night by a very fast Pembroke crew. A Fifth Eight was formed but failed to get on the river. However a Maiden Four entered at Oxford Royal Regatta where they were beaten by Jesus College B.C. Âˇ

CREWS Bow 2

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FIRST EIGHT D. F. G. Armstrong C. K. H. Davison A. E. Twycross J. C. Wilkinson P. M. Bevan-Thomas J. L. Fage 1-i. J. A. Beechey-Newman R. H. B. de Vere Green B. E. B. Kingsford-Venner THIRD EIGHT W.R. Weston B. F. Pritchard J. W. L. Watmough G. R. Thomas M. G. Lewis N. B. Hall I. P. Unsworth K. M. Hounslow P. C. Shipley

Bow 2

3 4 5 6 7 Str. Cox

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3 4 5 6 7

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SECOND EIGHT P. D. Bailey J. A. West A. G. Cooper B. R. Featherstone N. K. Merrylees R. J. Nightingale J.B. Shepherd F. L. Abel J. V. Roberts

FOURTH EIGHT J.P. Allen J. Owen-Smith R. J. Farrand T. R. Gillard A. G. Pearson C. E. G. Parkhouse J. Weakley M. B. Forbes J. M. Daniels

MAIDEN FOUR Bow R. T. H. Batchelor 2 D. C. Ford 3 E.W. Entwistle Str. A. J. Stapleton-Cotton Cox J. M. Dellar

HENLEY, 1956 After term we had two weeks before Henley. The first was spent at Oxford where we were coached by B. S. Mawer. At first ·we· were not as fast as in Eights, but following a change in the crew had more life and by the time we moved to Henley we were improving rapidly from day to day. It was a disappointment to learn that we had to race in the eliminating heats. We had drawn Emmanuel College, Cambridge, who we knew were the heaviest crew at Cambridge. At the start we settled down quickly into a good rhythm but the heavier crew drew slowly away into the head wind. Our beginnings were very lively but our finishes were not strong enough to cope with the wind. In spite of our hard 56

attacks over the second half Emmanuel College won by two lengths. It is hoped that with the experience gained this year, next year's crew '."ill prove to be faster and more polished. R.H.B. de V.G.

THE CRICK.ET CLUB Captain: J. R. M. BRANSTON

Secretary: A. C. WARR

THE 1956 CRICKET SEASON has been a most enjoyable and satisfactory one for the Hall, though not outstanding from the point of veiw of results. It became apparent early in the term that there were large numbers of Freshmen both willing and able to play good cricket. Of these, three had played for the English Schools and several more Âˇ for representative Schools and Service teams. With several of last year's team still available, talent in the Hall was abundant. Yet from all this number, selection of the team was made difficult because there was an emphasis on pace in the bowling and aggression in the batting. Every Hall team which took the field was unbalanced in that it contained at least five pace bowlers, not more than one really consistent spin bowler-never a left-arm spin bowler, and, more often than not, no safe, reliable batsman to steady up the innings in a crisis. Fortunately, this last mentioned was never really needed since the batting was usually consistent enough. Thus equipped, on dry wickets the rate of run-scoring was generally fast and the bowling furious; on wet wickets, however, the stroke-makers were tmable to perform to such good effect, nor were the quick bowlers able to penetrate the batting of the opposition. With a pair of really good spin-bowlers the high percentage of drawn games would more than likely have resulted in wins for the Hall. An analysis of the games played during the term bears out these remarks. Of 17 games played, only 4 were won, 2 lost, l tied and no less than 10 were drawn. In the match against Oxford City, which was played in damp conditions, Oxford made II4 'for 4 dee., and then dismissed the Hall for 68. Three weeks later, practically the same team went to Old Hill, a Birmingham League Club, and played in glorious weather on a bone hard ground. Under these conditions the Hall made 304 for 9 dee., and then bowled out Old Hill for 144Âˇ This game caused quite a stir locally, since at the time, Old Hill were on top of the League. With regard to indiv~dual performances, 0. A. Alakija (6.18 runs, av. 36.4) and C. N. P. Harrison (641 runs, av. 30.5) have both been outstanding with the bat. Other notable performances have been

given by R. S. Hurren (401 runs, av. 29.1), P. N. Ford (363 runs, av. 33.0), B. W. Atkins (334 runs, av. 23.6) and A. C. Warr (208 runs, av. 29.7). The brunt of the bowling has been borne by Atkins (40 wickets, at 13.9 each), E. C. Winsdor (24 wickets at 12.4) and C. G. Thome (22 wickets at 9.6). Of the other fast bowlers, R. F. O'Brien, J. Hancock, and Hurren have met with most success. Alakija, M. Herbert, Harrison and R. K. N. Limbdi have also bowled very well on occasions. The Second XI has also had a very successful season, under the captaincy of M. B. Forbes, winning the majority of their matches.

THE CRICKET CLUB TOUR The Hall again went touring this year in the West Country, and the successes which it achieved fully justified the trip. Of ro games played, 7 were won and three drawn heavily in our favour. In the opening match North Devon were defeated by 7 wickets at Instow. Herbert took 4 wickets for 28, and Hurren made an undefeated half-century. The Georgians, a Crewkeme team sponsored by an Old Aularian, the Rev. T. Ashton, were beaten by 100 runs, a feature of the game being a superb ro8 not out by Alakija. Windsor and Hancock each took four wickets. A fine half-century by Harrison provided the foundation for a score of 177 against Chard, who, in tum, were dismissed for only 88 (Atkins 4 for 24).Âˇ Paignton batted very slowly for 128 for 7 dee. The Hall was forced to bat in a hurry but eventually won by 4 wickets, Hurren making a brilliant 65. Âˇ A grand opening partnership of 161 by Ford and Harrison characterized the game against Sidmouth. Ford batted magnificently for no not out, and Harrison equally well for 77. Atkins was prime mover in dismissing Sidmouth for 96; a great wini by 159 runs. A fine match was had against All Hallows. The Hall batted first and declared at 181 for 9, thanks mainly to Harrison, Atkins. and Alakija. The School put up a great fight and at stumps were 144 for 8 (Alakija 6 for 41). On a sporting wicket the Hall was dismissed for 137 by Whimple and Whiteways; the latter however failed to reach this total by 44 runs, Hancock bowling very well to take 4 for 18. . The game at Millfield proved to be rather an anticlimax after the run-feast of last year. Milliield were dismissed for 135 (Atkins 5 for 56, Hancock 4 for 38), and the Hall scored the necessary runs 58

for the loss of only three wickets (Hurren 40 not out, Alakija 44). The members of the party wish to thank Mr. R. J. 0. Meger for once again expending such generous hospitality on them. The Hall was again unlucky not to win against the Dorset Rangers at Weymouth, in the last game of the tour. Splendid innings by Alakija (67), Warr (52 not out) and Harrison (43), enabled Herbert to declare at 220 for 4 wickets. In spite of several fielding lapses, the Rangers score stood ar 169 for 9 at stumps. The tour party would like to acknowledge, and express thanks for, the generous help given to them by the Principal and the Old Aularians Association. Also to thank the teams against whom we played for their kind hospitality upon which such a tour is, to a certain extent, bound to depend. Congratulations to M. J. K. Smith for his captaincy of the most successful Varsity side of recent years, and also for his personal achievement in the Varsity Match at Lords. J.B. Phillips and J. R. M. Branston have also played for the University on several occassions. Hancock, Harrison, Atkins and Alakija have all been electec;l. to the Authentics Cricket Club, due recognition for the delightful cricket they have played throughout the season. Hall colours have been awarded to Hancock, Harrison, Atkins, Thome, Hurren and C.R. J. Miller. The officers of the Club for next season have been elected as follows:Captain: 0. A. Alakija. Vice-Captain: J. C. Hancock. Secretary: R. S. Hurren. A.C.W.

THE TEDDY BEARS' CRICKET CLUB TRINITY TERM into the august pages of the Hall Magazine, is prompted by the thought that Old Aularians may some-· · times recall, on those particularly arid Sundays that even the English weather can produce, the ·days or perhaps only the fateful day they spent with the 'Bears'. They will be relieved to hear that we still flourish. At the time of going to press, Peter Robbins has taken a stalwart XI to Merton, where one gathers the Bears enjoyed themselves. Our annual pilgrimage to Ewelme has become quite an event for the Village, at least so it appears from the number of 'locals' who appear. This year we narrowly lost the cricket, due no doubt to spasmodic bowling by our bowlers (to be more precise four wides in an over by A. Stedman, and some good 'length' bowling from our 6' 4" American player R. Dunbier). THIS, OUR FIRST INCURSION

The Bears Club tie is available through the Bursary, but old members will be disappointed to hear that it is no longer a woven tie-in fact the bears are printed on to the fabric. It is no longer the elegant piece of neckwear it was, yet ever remains interesting. The 'Bears' have been organised this term by P. G. Robains,J. Weakely, ]. Casale and M. G. Lewis. M.G.L.

THE RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB MICHAELMAS TERM

Captain: R. R. RHODE

Secretary: ]. B. PHILLIPS

THE TWO TRIALS were attended with marked enthusiasm and it soon became clear that the Hall should be able to produce a talented if not outstanding Rugby side. At the outset it was felt that it would be difficult to mould an efficient pack for the league side as only three forwards from last year were still iIJ. residence. However as the term progressed our pack became the mainstay of the team while the backs, lacking in thrust and depleted by injuries, were unable to produce winning form until the last two games which we won handsomely 22-u and 17-3. The term's rugby was disappointing on the whole but it was due to misfortune rather than apathy that we were relegated to the 2nd Division. J. Branston again captained the 2nd XV which enjoyed a very successful term losing only one league match and one 'friendly'.

HILARY TERM As is often to be expected the Hilary Term brought a great many cancellations of fixtures: only four rst XV games and one 2nd XV game were played out of a total of 18 fixtures arranged. It is significant of the improvement of the rst XV that its line was crossed only three times throughout the term, and our opponents could boast only 21 points against the Hall team's aggregate of 124. This record, however, is more than overshadowed by the winning of Cuppers for the first time in the history of the Hall. Drawing a bye .into the second round we met St. John's on their ground. In spite of the prevailing arctic conditions, C. Jones' indisposition which forced him to retire within 15 minutes of the kick-off and an injury to P. G. D . Robbins, the Hall maintained the attacking initiative for the most part of the game and never looked like losing. 60

ST. EDMUND HALL RUGBY XV, 1956

Following this victory the weather closed in on Oxford again and many began to despair that the Championship would not be completed. Finally after a delay of four weeks we were able to come to grips with our bitter rivals, Worcester. This game caught the interest of the University and the very large crowd of spectators which turned out to watch it were rewarded by some fast, aggressive play by the Hall which ran the Worcester team off its feet. After only five minutes P. W. J. Edington dribbled over the Worcester line for a try. If this was a lucky decision the Hall made up for it with a try straight from the book of tactics. A perfect cross-kick from J. Weakley found Robbins in mid-field; the ball passed swiftly along the three-quarter line to C. Jones who left the defenc.e standing with a beautiful burst of speed for a try at the comer-flag. In the second half an overhead pass from M . J. K. Smith found M. B. Forbes moving fast on the left wing for an opportunist try under the posts. Soon after this J. Phillips scored again with a worthy sprint o~ at least 25 yards, and completed his effort with a very fine conversion. Worcester never really looked like scoring and the few attacking probes were brilliantly dealt with by M. Herbert who, as full-back, inspired confidence throughout the Championship. Our game with Lincoln in the semi-final showed us that we could afford no let-up in our effort if we were to win Cuppers. Lincoln played with great spirit and the margin by which we beat them (13-3) does not reflect the true nature of the game. Bowever, good tries by C. Jones and M. B. Forbes took us into the final for the third time in four years. Due to the fact that J. Hancock and A. Stedman were sitting Law Mods. and our skipper R. R. Rhode was still unfit through an injury in the semi-final, the Hall took the field against Trinity with some apprehension as to whether our weakened pack could hold a virtual Varsity front row and five other first class forwards. M. G. Lewis, C. G. Thorne and T. R. Gillard were brought in with J. Weakley as hooker. All acquitted themselves most creditably. From the technical point of view the final was a most interesting game. Our opponents aimed to keep the ball with forwards while we were determined to play our normal open game with plenty of opportunities for our three-quarters to score. For the most part of the first half things went badly for the Hall. Line-out infringements cost the Hall 6 points in as many minutes. However, a quick heel and a pass from Edington to M. J. K. Smith, who sent C. G. Jones away for a try which Phillips converted, pulled the Hall up to 5-6 at half-time. The Hall returned to the tactical battle with renewed vigour in the second half and full praise must be given to Smith whose forceful and intelligent play was largely responsible for our 61

style of play gaining the upper hand. Tries from Smith and Jones and two penalties taken by Phillips substantiated our position and a further penalty for Trinity and a try from a desperate forward rush was the best they could do. Thus the Hall won the Rugby Cuppers for the first time. Special praise must go to Robbins, Smith and C. G. Jones, whose skill and enthusiasm were indispensable, but the key to our victory undoubtedly lay in the wonderful spirit of the team as a whole, their ability to play as a team, and their determination to win. Team: M. Herbert, M. B. Forbes, W. A. E. Hirst, C. G. Jones, C. E. G. Parkhouse, M.J. K. Smith, P. W.J. Edington,]. Weakley, A. G. Stedman, R.R. Rhode (capt.), J.E. Hancock, J.B. Phillips, P. G. D. Robbins, R. A. Farrand, A. G. Pearson . . Colours : J. R. M. Branston, M. L. Burgess, P. W.J. Edington, R. A. Farrand, T. R. Gillard, J. E. Hancock, A. R. W. Jones, M. G. Lewis, C. E. G. Parkhouse. A. G. Pearson, A. G. Stedman, C. G. Thome, J. Weakely. For next season W. A. E. Hirst was elected Captain, and C. E. G. Parkhouse Secretary. The following are to be congratulated: P. G. D. Robbins and M. J. K. Smith on gaining International Caps. M. Herbert on playing for Kent. J.B . Phillips and P. W. J. Edington on playing for the Greyhounds. C.E.G.P.

THE ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL CLUB MICHAELMAS TERM Captain: C. G. BURNHAM

Hon. Sec.: R. W. M. REDNALL

WITH SIX MEMBERS of the previous year's League XI still up and eligible to play and with the appearance of a number of useful Freshmen, the First XI started the season with high hopes of winning the League for the second time in three years. The first match, against Wadham was won 2..,.-Q, but was a very disappointing performance, for the team did not play well together and it required two snap goals by Lomas to decide the issue. The following game was against University College. A re-arranged side played very much better and won easily 5-0. Exeter were beaten 3-2, but only after a great struggle, the winning goal not coming until the last minute. This was a particularly praiseworthy performance as

Burnham was injured after about 15 minutes and spent the remainder of the game on the wing. In the next match, St. Peter's Hall caused us some concern by scoring the first goal of the match early in the second half, but the score was quickly answered and the Hall won 4-r. The match against St. Catherine's was the deciding game in the Championship, for at this stage St. Cath's. were the only other unbeaten side. Despite being without Hackett, and with Burnham having his first game since injury, the Hall played some of their most incisive football of the term and deservedly won 3-r. This match virtually settled the Championship for St. Cath's lost the following week also, and the Hall finished easy winners of the League despite finishing their programme with two rather disappointing draws against Worcester and Jesus. Success was not won easily, for the team was troubled by injuries, which resulted in Hackett missing three games, Burnham two, and Poulteney and Rednall one each. The feature of the term was the return to goal-scoring form of Lomas, who scored thirteen of the team's twenty League goals. In friendly matches the Hall was successful until the last matches of the term, when a depleted side was beaten 6- I by Southampton University rst XI, and the team also lost to Brentwood School 4-2, giving an extremely disappointing display. In the other friendly matches, Exeter were beaten 7-1, Jesus 5-1, Merton 12-2, Keble 9-I, and the Old Aularians 5-0, and the match against St. John's College, Cambridge, was drawn I - I . The Choughs played several enjoyable matches with varying success. When able to field their best team, which was only on regrettably rare occasions, they proved a very good side, and the standard of their football was a distinct improvement upon that of several recent years. During the term, R. Turner was awarded his Blue and C. G. Burnham his Centaur. Results: rst XI :

Played

Won

Choughs: Played 8

Drawn 2

Won

Lost

For

Drawn I

For II

Goals Against 23

Against 26

League Team: ]. R. Woodhead, A. M. Mathieson, C. G. Burnham, C. N. P. Harrison, B. K. Poulteney, T. H. Hackett,

M. D. Palmer,]. Maddison, D. Lomas, R. Hurren, R. W. M. Rednall. Also played: E. Jack~on, C. S. Beaty, J. B. M. Robinson, I. Âˇ Twigg, B. Wilks. R.W.M.R. HILARY TERM After the success in the league, the first XI, strengthened by the return of]. B. Wakefield and R. Turner, looked forward "to their attempt to repeat the Cuppers win of the previous year. The team began ?Veil with two convincing wins over St. Catherine' s (8-2) and Wadham (6-2). In the third match, against a Corinthian Casuals XI, the Hall, fielding a weakened team, was defeated 3-1, but gained valuable experience against a fast and hard-tackling side. In the first round of Cuppers the Hall met Worcester and after an unsteady start settled down to win convincingly by 6----o. The team did not show such good form in the second round, against Hertford, but again won comfortably by 4-1. Unfortunately at this stage hard frost-covered grounds caused the cancellation of all friendly matches and the next game to be played was the semi-final against St. John's. In the first half play was fairly even, but early in the second half a defensive slip by St. John's enabled us to score the second and decisive goal. The eventual score of 4-0 might easily have been doubled. Having Âˇ won all matches so far with comparative ease, we looked forward confidently to the final. Once again, however, bad weather prevented us from playing a number of friendly matches and during the three weeks which elapsed between the semi-final and final not a single game was played. The final against Keble, who fielded a very strong side, was played in a light drizzle. From the start Keble made a succession of quick attacks and it was during one of these that Burnham was injured and was forced to play for the remainder of the game on the wing. Keble soon took advantage of this reorganization and scored midway through the first halÂŁ The Hall team was never allowed to settle down, and was continually on the defensive. However midway through the second half, one of our rare attacking movements resulted in a penalty from which we equalised. This vital goal urged us on to greater efforts and from this point play was even. It was not until the last minute of the game that Keble scored-the winning goal from a penalty. Wakefield, who made many brilliant saves, was the outstanding player for the Hall, but the whole team played hard and well. Much credit is due to Burnham for the way in which he led the team both on and off the field.

We congratulate Wakefield on being elected Captain of the O.U.A.F.C., and D. Lomas, R. Hurren andJ. Maddison on playing for the O.U.A.F.C. â&#x20AC;˘ Record:

Played

Won

Lost 2

Drawn 0

For JO

Goals Against 10

Cuppers Team: J. B. Wakefield, A. M. Mathieson, C. G. Burnham (Capt.), J. Maddison, J.B. M. Robinson, T. H. Hackett, C. N. P. Harrison, M. D. Palmer, D. Lomas, R. Turner, R. S. Hurren. Also played: P. G. D. Robbins, A. Ross. Colours were awarded to the following: Harrison, Hurren, Maddison, Mathieson, Palmer, B. Poulteney, R. W. M. Rednall, Robbins, Robinson and J. R. Woodhead. Officers for the season 1956-57: Captain: J. Maddison. Secretary: A. M. Mathieson. A.M.M.

THE HOCKEY CLUB MICHAELMAS TERM

Captain: T. H. LEE

Secretary: J.M. CASALE

DURING THE 1955-56 SEASON, the Hall had eight of last year's team available and many enthusiastic hockey players amongst the Freshmen, which accounts for the maintenance of an unbeaten record during the Michaelmas Term. In all, there were so many players worthy of their place in the First XI that competition became extremely keen and a very powerful team ensued. During the term, the forwards scored the magnificent total of 81goalsin18 matches, the defence conceding only 16 goals, which is indeed a creditable performance to both departments of the team. D. H. Thompson was again seen as a good opportunist centre forward with a fine hard shot which beat the opposmg keeper with amazing consistency, a centre forward who was invariably in the right position at the right time and the spearhead of the attack, with invaluable support from 0. A. Alakija. Of the Freshmen, C. G. Nichol was found to ,be a powerful and energetic inside forward and G. Raftesath proved a constructive left wing. S. Wamsley was an industrious half-back who played consistently good games and E

F. D. Bishop a safe and staunch full back. In W. Atkins was found an excellent goal-keeper who, despite inexperience, played many matches in which he prevented worthy shots from scoring and much confidence was placed in him in consequence. . The Second XI unfortunately played only 5 of their 9 matches, winning 4 and drawing r. During the term, J. M. Casale played regularly as right back for the University side and Alakija frequently as inside forward for both the University side and the Occasionals. T. H. Lee and J. D. Craik also played for the Occasionals. HILARY TERM This team proved to be almost as successful as the previous one. The team played 9 matches, winning 8 and losing r, with 9 matches being cancelled on account of inclement weather. 36 goals were scored for and 9 against. After last season's success in winning the Hockey Cuppers, and the unbeaten record until the first round of the current season, we hoped for a repeat performance, but there was great disappointment and our hopes were dashed, for we lost in the first round to B.N.C. by 3 goals to r, this being the sole defeat of an otherwise extremely successful season. Owing to the weather, the first round had to be postponed several times and even on the day on which it was actually played the weather and the state of the pitch were far from what was desired, also, owing to injury, the Hall side was not at full strength. It was muddy and treacherous underfoot and B.N.C. acclimatized themselves much better to the conditions than did the Hall, but even so, the Hall forwards had the oppotunities to score; it was not until the closing stages that D. H. Giles scored with a fine shot after cutting in from the right wing position. An outstanding feature of the match was the superb goal keeping of P. G. Taylor, the University keeper, for B.N.C., and on numerous occasions he saved superb shots and it is- significant that this feature was maintained throughout the competition even though B.N.C. lost to Worcester in the final after extra time. The Hall conceded 2 goals on account of momentary defensive lapses but the third was a worthy goal after a magnificent individual effort on the part of the opposing inside right. It may be said that this was not the day for the Hall hockey team. The Cuppers XI was: T. H. Lee, J.M. Casale, 0. A. Alakija, J. D. Craik, D. H. Giles, D. H. Thompson, S. Young, C. W. Perry, <=_.G. Nichol, S. Warmsley, F. D. Bishop. During the term, Casale played right back for the University side against Cambridge at Beckenham, and Lee and Craik are to be congratulated on their election to the Occasionals.

At the end of the season, Hall Hockey Colours were awarded to G. Raftesath, S. Wamsley, C. G. Nichol, F. D. Bishop. For the 1956/57 season, J. M. Casale was elected captain and F. D. Bishop secretary. THE PAIGNTON EASTER HOCKEY FESTIVAL For the second successive year, the Hall Hockey Club took a team to Paignton for the annual Easter Hockey Festival. As last year, the festival was graced with four days of ideal weather and once again the organizing committee must be congratulated on their efficiency. Due to expense, difficulty was met in raising a full side and in consequence, two of the previous season's team, now out -0f Oxford, were invited to play. Of the 6 matches played, the Hall won 4 and lost 2, both defeats being by the narrow margin of the odd goal in 3. Only eleven players could be mustered which constituted considerable strain on the members having to play in each of the matches. In fact there was such a shortage of forwards that J. M. Casale was forced to play ÂˇCentre-forward throughout the Festival-a position which he filled with considerable skill and power. The pitches were hard and dry, but many were sparsely covered with grass; however, an excellent standard of hockey was achieved. On the first morning, the Gentlemen, a King's College London team, defeated us by 2 goals to I in a hard and keenly fought match, the forwards failing to make the most of the opportunities offered. In the afternoon, the Oddfellows, a team of students from Exeter, were beaten easily by 5 goals to I, a score that could easily have been doubled. On the Saturday morning, the Comish Pirates fell victims to the Hall's onslaught, being defeated by 5 goals to nil. a result which was exceedingly satisfying when one considers the numerous county players at their disposal. A 5 goals to 2 win was registered against the Pussdogs, a school old boys' team, in the afternoon. On Easter Sunday, the Hall side defeated Aminaus, a team of Malay students in England, by 3 goals to I, and in our final match on the Monday we lost to the Hednesfordians, a Royal Air Force team which went through the Festival unbeaten, by I goal to 2. The Hockey Club is greatly indebted to the Principal on behalf of the Old Aularians' Association for contributing ÂŁ25 towards the expenses of the tour. The following represented the Hall at the Festival: T .. H. Lee, ]. M. Casale, 0. A. Alakija, J. D. Craik, A. W. Laughton, C. W. Perry, N. F. Lockhart, I. R. Birt, W. Chown, B. A. Saunders, S. Wamsley, F. D. Bishop. F.D.B.

THE ATHLETIC CLUB MICHAELMAS TERM

President: D. M. TIERNEY

Secretary: G. R. GLEAVE

DURING THIS TERM two inter-college competitions were held. The Hall remained in the second division of the relays, but reached the final in four events out of six. A full team was entered for the inter-college field events, a competition inaugurated this year, but it did not meet with any great success. R. A. Dunbier, an American from the University of Omaha, won the Freshmen's high jump in the match against Cambridge, and he, with I. S. Brain, a hammer-thrower, was elected to Centipedes. D. M. Tierney ran for the University against Cambridge in the Relay Match. In Cross Country Cuppers the Hall was placed thirteenth, a drop of seven positions from last year. This was an unaccountably Âˇpoor result, only one man, S. Young finishing in the first fifty competi:tors. The Hall won five out of seven of the other fixtures. D. M. Sutcliffe ran for the University third team against Cambridge.

HILARY TERM The term started well for three members-Tierney, Bain, and Dunbier-were 'elected to Achilles, and later on in the term, Sutcliffe, was elected to the Tortoises. Athletic Cuppers were monopolised by four colleges and marred by a long spell of bad weather. We felt the lack of several good all-round athletes, for while we had a number of good individuals, they were all essentially one event men. Cross-Country fixtures were also affected by the weather but tw~ freshmen, J. M. Doney and R. Knowles, showed encouraging promise and these two, plus Sutyliffe and Y:oung, ran for the Âˇ Tortoises in the course of the term. TRINITY TERM The Hall combined with Lincoln College for an away match with Birmingham University which was lost by 66! points to 83}. The team was weakened by injuries in both colleges, but.it is hoped that a return match will be arranged for next year. Bain had a very successful season for the University. In the match against the Amateur Athletic Association he threw the hammer 184 feet to gain first place and to create a new ground record. He went on to win the U.A.U. championships later in the term. G. R. Gleave and Dunbier jumped for both the University and Centipedes, and 68

Doney ran for th~ Centipedes. Gleave was elected to Centipedes. Hall colours were awarded to Bain, Dunbier, and Doney. Gleave was elected president and Bain secretary for the corning year. G.R.G.

THE SQUASH RACKETS CLUB MICHAELMAS TERM Captain: S. R. BILSLAND

Secretary: S. R . BILSLAND

were disappointing, the Hall being relegated to Division III of the league. Three of the five league matches were lost by three matches to two, and there is therefore much ground for hope that the Hall will gain promotion next season, particularly as four members of the team will again be available. In the other matches the Hall won four and lost three. ]. T. Evans is to be. congratulated on being Captain of the O.U.S.R.C.

THE RESULTS THIS TERM

HILARY TERM Captain: S. R. BILSLAND

Secretary: R. H. WILLIAMS

The Hall were unfortunate to be drawn against Worcester College in the first rotmd of Cuppers. Worcester went on to win the competition easily, but the Hall second string is to be congratulated on extending a Blue to four games. In other matches, the results were much more encouraging than last term, the Hall winning eight and losing four, two of which were those against sides from the Escorts and Ealing S.R.C. M. T. Abed, M. J. K. Smith, R. H. Williams and ]. Rimmer were awarded their Hall Colours. R.H.W.

BADMINTON CLUB MICHAELMAS TERM Captain: A. C. WARR

Secretary: ÂˇK. L. SUDDABY

IT WAS VERY ENCOURAGING at the beginning of term to find many enthusiastic players among the Freshmen. Facilities for badminton in Oxford are still limited, and so a considerable number of friendly matches were arranged to provide regular games. Matches against St. Paul's College, Cheltenham, Culham College, the Esso Social Club and the Pressed Steel Co. were found

to have social attractions, and the Hall won six of the eight matches played. Two teams were entered in the League, but, owing to a shortage of time, the fixtures were not fully completed. The first team, however, finished second in the First Division, unfortunately having to concede a vital match to B.N.C., the winners, owing to the illness of both our first pair. The second team easily won both their completed matches. A. C. Warr, C. N. P. Harrison, K. L. Suddaby, P.R. Lewis, and M. D. Martin played for the first team, and B. W. Atkins, R.H. Norburn, D. Sullivan and R. S. Wilks for the second. HILARY TERM This term was characterised by individual successes. Congratulations go to A. C. Warr on gaining his Half-Blue, and on his election as Secretary of the 0. U .Ba. C., and to C. N. P. Harrison and K. L. Suddaby on being awarded Woodpeckers. Harrison and B. W. Atkins also played for the University side, and Atkins, P.R. Lewis and M. D. Martin for the Woodpeckers. The Hall team was narrowly defeated by B.N.C. in Cuppers, :B.N.C. being the eventual winners. Harrison and Lewis were awarded their Colours. A note of optimism should be sounded for next year, when all players will be available; and when playing facilities will be .considerably increased within the University. K.L.S.

THE FENCING CLUB MICHAELMAS TERM Captain: B. W. HOWES

Secretary: G. K. JOHNSTON

DURING THE LONG VACATION, B. w. Howes represented Great .Britain at the World Student Games at San Sebastian, and was a member of the foil team-which also included a former member Âˇo f the Club, A. L. N. Jay-which won a Bronze Medal. Also during the vacation, Howes won the Junior Epee competition in London. This term our numbers were kept up to strength by the .addition of two freshmen to the Club.

HILARY TERM Unfortunately, this term we were unable to continue our winning run in Cuppers, which was won by a strong combined team of Christ Church and Corpus Christi, with Worcester second. The two Hall teams-Ist: G. K. Joluiston, foil; J. H. Sheffuer, epee; 70

B. W. Howes, sabre; 2nd: P. C. Simpson, foil; C. R. J. Millar, epee; A. J. Hall, sabre; were third and fourth respectively in seven teams. Howes was once again invited to fence against Cambridge at all three weapons, and Johnston was elected to the Assassins.

TRINITY TERM During the Easter vacation, Sheffner captained the University fencing team which visited Norway, and won matches against Bergen and Oslo universities. Our traditional match with Worcester College has not been possible this term, as our opponents have insufficient members fencing to form a team.

G.K.J.

THE TABLE TENNIS CLUB MICHAELMAS TERM

Secretary: P. B. SIMPSON

Captain: P.R. H. DAVIS

st TEAM had a successful season, and, at the end of the term, occupied second place in Division I of the League. The Hall 2nd team won about half the matches played.

THE HALL I

HILARY TERM For the second year running the Cuppers trophy was won by the Hall. In the Cupper Competition, teams consisted of three players, as compared to four in the case of the League, and the Hall trio was made up of Davis, R. K. N. Limbdi and Simpson. Having defeated Jesus 5-4, and Exter 5--0, the Hall team went on to defeat New College in the final 5-4, thus repeating last year's performance. In this match, Davis, who was fortunate enough to win both the Singles and Doubles titles in the University Tournament, and to be awarded his Half-Blue in the match against Cambridge, won all his matches in straight games. Limbdi played well to defeat the University Captain R. Brown, in three games, and Simpson, who won the Freshman's Tournament and who was selected to represent the University 2nd Team against Cambridge, defeated M. Heigham, the opposing third string, in three games. P. B. Simpson was appointed Captain for the forthcoming year. P.B.S. 71

THE AULARIAN BOOKSHELF THE FOLLOWING PUBLICATIONS by members of the Hall have come to our notice. We would be glad to have news of any such publications for notice in this article.We thank all Aularians who have sent us copies of their works in the past year, which we are especially glad to receive to place on the Aularian shelves in the Old Library, where we are building up a collection of works by Aularians past and present. R. E. ALTON (matric. 1938, Fellow). Collaborator with Kenneth Palmer in editing The Poor Man's Comfort by Robert Dabome. . Malone Society Reprint, 1954 (1955). P. CARPENTER (matric. 1942) Geography for Fun. Hutchinson, · London. 1955· T. H. CROXALL (matric. 1915) Kierkegaard Commentary. ]. Nisbett, 1956. Meditations from Kierkegaard.]. Nisbett, 1956, P.]. FRANKIS (matric. 1948) Some Late Middle English Lyrics in the Bodleian Library, in Anglia 79, 1956. Shakespeare's King John and a Patriotic Slogan, in Notes and Queries, New Series, II, pp. 424-5, Oct. 1955. G. E. H. GRIGSON (matric. 1924) The Englishman's Flora. Phoenix House, 1955· R. ILLSLEY (matric. 1938) Social Class Selection and Class Differences in Relation to Stillbirth and Infant Death. Article in the British Medical Journal, 1955, vol. ii., pp. 1520 ff. ' H. M. IRVING (Vice-Principal) Steric Hindrance in Analytical Chemistry. Part III. l-2-Pyridylisoquinoline and the Ferroin Reaction. H. Irving and A. Hampton, Journal of the Chemical Society, 1955, 430. The Determination of the Dissociation Constants of Dibasic Acids, H. Irving, (Mrs.), H. S. Rossetti and G. Harris. The Analyst, 1955, 80, 83. The Theoretical Basis of' Sensitivity Tests' and Their Application to Some Potential Organic Reagents for Metals, H. Irving and (Mrs.) H. S. Rossetti. The Analyst, 1955, 80, 245. An Investigation of 5Nitroso-8 Hydroxyquinoline as an Analytical Reagent, H. Irving, R. G. W. Hollingshead and G. Harris. The Analyst, 1955, 80, 260. A G~neral Treatment of the Solvent Extraction of Inorganic Compounds, H. Irving, P. J. C. Rossetti and R.]. P. Williams. Journal of the Chemical Society, 1956, 1906. The Extraction of Indium at Tracer Concentrations from Acid-Bromide Solutions into Methylisobutyl Ketone, H. Irving and F. J. C. Rossetti. Journal of the Chemical Society, 1955 1927. The Extraction of Indium at Macro Concentrations from Hydrobromic Acid into Methlisobutyl Ketone and Diethyl Ether. By H. Irving and F. J. C. Rossetti. Journal of the Chemical Society, 1955, 1938. The Extraction of Idium Halide,s into Organic Solvents, H. Irving and F. J. C. Rossetti. Journal of the Chemical Society, 1955, 1946. 72

P. N. LoNGRIDGE (matric. 1932) A Young Churchman's Primer, l 9 55. Rev. J. MacMANNERS (Fellow) Les Psalteurs de la Cathedrale d'Angers (1790) in L'Anjou Historique, 1955. Translated by Dr. R. Fargher. W. R. NIBLETT (matric. 1928) Education-the Lost Dimension, New York, 1955. R. B. PuGH (Lecturer). The Abbey, Later Priory, of Amesbury in The Victoria History of Wiltshire, Volume III. J. D. TODD (matric. 1942) The Determination of Tensile Stress/ Strain Curves for Concrete, printed by the Institute of Civil Engineers, Paper 6012, 1955. J. W. C. WAND (Honorary Fellow) The Four Great Heresies. London, 1955. · G. D. WEST (matric. 1940) Gerbert's Continuation de Percival (u.1528-43) and the Sparrow Hawk Episode. Article in Bibliographical Bulletin of the International Arthurian Society, 7, 1955, pp. 79-87. E. C. WHITAKER (matric. 1935) The Intercessions of the Prayer Book. S.P.C.K. 1956. K. F. SMART (matric. 1942) The School Garden. Gold Coast Teacher's Journal II, September, 1955. pp. 16-23. N. J. WILLIAMS (matric. 1946) An edition with introduction of the Kingston-upon-Thames Bridgewardens' Accounts 1526-67. Surrey Record Society, vol. XXII (1954) . P. G. WINCH (matric. 1947) Contemprary British Philosophy and its Critics. Article in The University Quarterly, November, 1955. D. C. M. YARDLEY (Fellow) Delay in Applications for Mandamus, in Modern Law Reveiw, September, 1955. Certiorari and the Problem of Locus Standi; a reply, in Law Quarterly Review, January, 1956. Aeliorating Waste in England and the United States, in Modern · Law Review, March 1956. Larceny by a Bailee and Fraudulent Conversion, in Cambridge Law .Journal, April, 1956.

J. Binks, Exeter,

THE ENDOWMENT FUND DURING THE PAST YEAR the appeal for the Endowment Fund has continued to make steady, if somewhat unspectacular, progress. Gifts, Deeds of Covenant or Bankers' Orders have been received from over forty new subscribers. By 31st July, when the Hall books were closed, the total receipts for the financial year, including tax recovered, amounted to £623 45- 2d. As the Fund stood at £7,677 15s. 8d., at the end of the previous financial year, this means that it has now reached the grand total of £8,300. 19s. rnd. 73

Below is attached a list of subscribers whose subscriptions or gifts had been paid into Lloyd's Bank Ltd., Oxford, by 3rst July. An asterisk against a name indicates that the subscriber has paid by Banker's Order, and a dagger that he has made a single gift-in several cases a gift annually repeated; all the remainder have completed Deeds of Covenant. It is hoped that if any subscriber's name has by an oversight been omitted, he will at once communicate with the Bursary Clerk. Needless to say, the gratitude of the Hall goes out in fullest measure to all who have so generously contributed. While no special appeal is being included with the present issue of the Magazine, it is earnestly hoped that old members who are not already subscribers will seriously consider whether they should not begin to contribute to tliis all-important Fund. The future development of the Hall in every direction, as well as its general consolidation, depends on a constant inflow of fresh money, for only so can the lack of endowment from which it so grievously suffers be compensated. Anyone who is interested should communicate with the Principal, who will gladly supply him with appropriate forms. Rev. H. W. Butterworth J.B. Allan Mrs. E. M. Allan (Friend) J.C. Cain The late Rt. Rev. Dr. G. B. G. S. Cansdale Allen Rev. T. J. Childs Mrs. Allen (Friend) A. R. Clark R. E. Alton* S. A. Clarke (Friend) Rev. R. C. Austin F. F. Clemence D. H. Clibborn J. G. Ayers H. Cloke H. Bagnall A. B. Codling Rev. A. D. Bailey t N. G. Barnett A. C. Cooper L. E. Bath t R. C. M. Cooper E. T. Beckwith * (Friend) G.J. P. Courtney Rev. R. T. Beckwith t D. K. Daniels R. P ..H. Davies J. D. M. Bell M. G. D. Davys C. H. Benbow * Mrs. F. K. Douglas (Friend) Rev. H. A. Blair S. G. Downey Maj. Genl. A. B. Blaxland Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Downey Rev. Canon G. Branson (Friends) R. J. L. Breese A. A. Dudman P. Brown* Rev. J. H. Edinger K. A. Bulgin * J. M. Edmonds t Rev. W. L. Bunce * A. E. Ellis R. F. Burnett

M. C. English * R. D. English Ven. W. G. Fallows R. Fargher Rev. E. S. Ferris t N. G. Fisher I. P. Foote B. M. Forrest G. A. Forrest M. Forster* Mrs. H. F. Forster (Friend) A. A. J. Foster G. H. Franey P. T. Freeman D. F. Goldsmith H. W. Goldsworthy E. M. Goodman-Smith J.C. Graffy A. J. Grayson K. M. Grayson C. F. W. R. Gullick Mrs. E. Gullick (Friend) Mrs. Hilda F. Gullick (Friend) N. S. Haile* Rev. T. P. Hamerton t L. W. Hanson M. M. Hawes M. Healey E. F. Henzell t Rev. T. D. C. Herbert W. N. Hillier-Fry C.R. Hiscocks Canon L. Hodgson * J.C. D. Holmes W. A. Holt A. G. Hopewell* ProÂŁ H.J. Hunt G. J. Insley J. M. Jaffey t G. E. Janson-Smith Rev. W. A. W. Jarvis * C. H. Jenner M. F.Jerrom P.R. Jones Rev. Dr. J. N. D. Kelly

J. W.King A. P. Kingsley T. Wilson Knight K. W. Laflin * E. C. Lamb E. H. Lapham (Friend) J. H. W. Lapham J. Lee Rev. G. H. D. Lovell Rev. R.J. Lowe T. C. Luke t J. S. McAdam Rev. L. R. McDermid * R. Mcisaac Rev. J. McManners C.J. Mabey* N. Macdonald-Smith E. G. Midgley V. W. Miles R. B. Mitchell F. H. Moeton C. Mounsey Lt. Col. H. Moyse-Bartlett A. W. Murray * W.R. Niblett E. H. Nicholson * Rev. K. C. Oliver * D. V. Orton Rev. A. H. Overell H. E. Packer P. C. Palmer * R. C. Paterson t (Friend) S. W. N. Phillips P.H. Phizackerley Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Pike (Friends) J. L. Pinniger D. H. Piper S. Plowden Roberts * (Friend) E. Guard Price, C. B. E. H.K. Pusey F. R. Rawes H. A. F. Radley W. V. Reynolds * M. A. Ritchie 75

A. W. U. Roberts J. M. U. Robins * Rev. C. E. Ross R. R. Rylands P. J. Sandison Ven. J. A. '.Schofield t I. L. Serraillier H. A. Shearring D. J. A. Shears Rev. R. Shepheard t Rev. A. E. Smith D. L. Stevens A. W. Steet {Friend) Rev. F. J. Tackley Lt. P. S. Taylor R.H. Thome B. E. Toland

J.C. Toland C. R. Ullyatt J. W. Vail* Rev. R.J. Vaughan* J. R. Whitfield {Friend) Mrs. M. M. Whitfield {Friend) R. M. Whitfield Very Rev. B. W. Whitlow t Rev. B. J. Wigan J. J. Williams {Friend) N. J. Williams P. Witherington G. Worsley G. Worth D. H. A. Wright E. L. Wright t

MATRICULATIONS MICHAELMAS TERM Scholars Frayne, David (Reigate Grammar School). Hilt, Eric Michael John (Royal Masonic School, Bushey). O'Brien, Raymond Francis (St. Mary's College, Great Crosby). Reynolds, Ronald Francis (Alsop High School, Liverpool). Sutherland, Michael John Olorenshaw (Leamington College). Twycross, Alan Edward (Holly Lodge County Grammar School, Smethwick). . Ward, David (Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Penrith). Weston, William Ralph (Ashby-de-la-Zouch Grammar School, Leics.). Willcock, Malcolm (Taunton's School, Southampton). ir.Jlt'1

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Commoners ffli - Abed, Mohamed Tarek (Orman Model Secondary- Scho~l; Cairo). . Allen, Jesse Patrick (Prince of Wales School, Nairobi). Armstrong, Douglas Gordon Fyfe (Magdalen College School, Oxford). Asquith, Ian Peter (Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Wakefield). Atkins, Brian William (Taunton's School, Southampton). Bailey, Peter Dominic (Beaumont College). Bain, Iain Stuart (Fettes College). Barker, John Holmes (St. Edward's School, Oxford). Bartlett, John Lionel (Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Faversham). Batchelor, Robert Timothy Hill (Fettes College). Bates, Martin Graves (Clifton College). Beaumont, Hubert Preston (St. Edward's School, Oxford). Bevan-Thomas, Philip Morgam (Cheltenhan College). Billington, John (St. Albans School). Bishop, Frank David (The Crypt School, Gloucester). Busson, Francis Henri Maurice (Faculte des Lettres de l'Universite d' Aix-Marseille). Casale, Edward Alberto Vincent (Ryde School). Cooper, Anthony Granville (Hull Grammar School). Cox, John (Queen Elizabeth's Hospital, Clifton, Bristol). Daniels, John Maurice (Haberdashers' Aske's School). Davies, Hilary John (King's School, Worcester). Davies, John Ballard (King's School, Canterbury). Davison, Collin Keith Hay (Westminster School). 77

Dellar, John Leslie (Kimbolton School). . de Vere Green, Robin Haldane Bawn (Westminster School). Doney, John Michael (Palmer's School, Grays). Dunbier, Roger Augustus (Univ. of Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.A.). Eades, Robert Michael (Clifton College). Edington, Patrick William James (Edingburgh University). Edmondson, Peter Myles (Stand Grammar School, Whitefield). Entwhistle, Edgar Ward (Huddersfield College). Fage, John Lawton (Wrekin College). Farnworth, John David (Bedford School). Farrand, Roger Anthony (Warwick School). Ford, Derek Clifford (City of Bath Boy's School). Friend, John Richard (St. Edward's School, Oxford). Hall, Anthony Joseph (Nedford School). Hancock, John Edward (Burton-on-Trent Grammar School). Hardman, John Michael (Barnsley and District Holgate Grammar School). Hare, David Rowan (Stamford School). Harrison, Clive Neale Palmer (Peter Symonds' School, Winchester). Harvey, Michael Francis Charles (Colchester Royal Grammar School). Hawes, Timothy Lifford MacNaughtan (Whitgift School). Hooker, Roger Hardham (Charterhouse). Hughes, Robert Owen (Hampton Grammar School). Humphris, Peter (Leamington College). Hurren, Ronald Sitford (Hamond' s Grammar School, Swaffham). Jones, Anthony Robin Wilde (Sutton County Grammar School). Jones, George Thomas (Rugby School and Emmanuel, College, Cambridge). Knowles, Robert (Holme Valley Grammar School). Lewis, Paul Richard (Price's School, Fareham). Maddison, John (King James I Grammar School, Bishops Auckland). Malla, Upendra Man (Patna University). Marshallsay, David John (Tottenham County Grammar School). Martin, Michael David (County High School, Redditch). Master, Brian Charles (Royal Grammar School, Worcester). Mathieson, Alan Michael (King Edward VI Grammar School, Southampton). Mercer, Peter Henry Reynolds (King Edward's School, Birmingham). Merrylees, Neil Kem1edy (Kingston Grammar School).

Muir, Stephen (St. Andrew's University). Neal, Michael John (Rossall Senior School, Fleetwood). Nelson, David Murray (Lower School of John Lyon, Harrow). Nicholl, Graig Gordon (Bloxham School, Banbury). Nicholson, Trevor Parry (The King's School, Canterbury). Nightingale, RobÂˇert Jeremy (Tonbridge School). Owen-Smith, John (Diocesan College, Rondebosch). Parkhouse, Charles Edward Geoffrey (Hurstpierpoint College). Pearson, Anthony Garforth (Michaelhouse, Natal, South Africa). Poulteney, Brian Keith (Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Favt;rsham). e Probyn Franck, Peter James (St. Edward's School, Oxford). Quinn, Brian (Nunthorpe Grammar School). Raftesath, Gerald Ingram (Hilton College, Natal, and Rhodes University). Roberts, John Victor (Beckenham and Penge County Grammar School). Robinson, James Brian Moyer (Shrewsbury School). Rushby Smith, Herman John (Southwell Minster Grammar School). Simpson, Peter Charles (Worthing High School). Stapleton Cotton, Arthur John (St. Edward's School, Oxford). Stedman, Andre~ Gurney (Cranleigh School). Sturges, Derek John (Southgate County Grammar School). Sullivan, David (City of Bath Boys' School). Theaker, Irving Leslie (Roundhay School, Leeds). Thome, Christopher Guy (King Edward VI Royal Grammar School, Guildford). Tonkin, Noel (West Hartlepool Grammar School). 'Twigg, Ian David (Hitchin Grammar School). Wamsley, Stuart Holbrook (Bloxham School). Wilks, Brian Stuart (Stretford Grammar School). Williams, Richard Henry (Tonbridge School). Wilson, Douglas Brownlow (Williams College, Massachusetts).

HILARY TERM Ross, Archie Walter (St. Andrew's University)

DEGREES 1955

l3th October B.A.: J. R. M. Branston, B. V. Cudmore, G. E. Efetie, S. D. Graham, M. J. OcJcendon, J. C. Voigt, M. M. Wright. M.A.: P. F. White. 29th October B.A.: I. C. R. Byatt, M. J. Campbell, N. B. Hall, P. M. Hughes, *T. G. Keithly, A. J. Patient, D. Rosenberg. M.A.: *H. Meltzer, N. D. Stacey. D. Phil. & M.A.: D. E. Cohen. l9th November B.A.:

C. N . Brewer, R. R. Green, P. B. Wright.

lOth. December B.A.:

C.R. George, J. Glenton, P.R. Henwood, J. H. W. Lapham, M. H. Plowden Roberts, R. M. . Trotter, *I. D. F. Jones. M.A.: H. N. Grindrod, R. v. Kings. B.M.: A. H. W. Nias.

1956

l9th January B.A. : B.A.&M.A.: M.A.: D. Phil. & M.A.:

I. F. Mcintosh, M. M. Philpott, D. R. White. *A. J. Grayson, *J. B. Arlidge. D. A. Kinsley.

25th February B.A.: J. V. Andrews,]. Barton, ÂˇP. Brown, R. C. Jennings, D. W. Keighley, F. H. Moreten, *D. H. F. Lay. B.A.&M.A.: *T. C. Luke. M.A.: D. P. Tidy 26th April B.A.: F. P. Ferguson, H. W. Goldsworthy. M.A.: *M. Ahmad,]. 0. Ward, G. H. Winter. D.Phil. : *E. F. Henzell. 80

wd June B.A.: T. M. Connor, R. D. M. Darling, J. E. Farrand, J. H. Kempster, B. K. E. Lewis, *D. J. McCarthy, E. A. Simmonds, J. M. Skinner, A. J. Waters. M.A.: J. A. Baldwin, *N. G. Barnett, D. Burden, J. J. Hogan, W. Thorpe, B.J. Wicker. D.Phil. & M.A.: P. T. Ford. 2ISt June

B.A.: B.C.L.: M.A.&B.A.: M.A.:

J . .H. Spruyt, *J. W. Smith. S. D. Graham. J. D. Hanson. R. T. Beckwith, C. H. Davidson, *D. A. A. Weston.

7th July

B.A.: M.A.: B.M.: B.Sc.:

J. E. M. Arnold, J. A. Nash, D. B. .White. D. G. Smith, M. Pike. D. A. Lillicrap. M. G. Maw.

28th July

B.A.: J. D. Anthony, A. Brain, W. J. M. Chaplin, L. H. Hall, A. F. Johnson, G. K. Johnston, J.P. Lloyd, *J. F. Murray, M.A. Robson, P. B. Saul, P. J. Swindells B.A.&M.A.: C. A. A. MacPhee. M.A.: W. P. Asbrey, A. R. Douglas, *D. G. Fowler, E. P.A. Furness, P. S. D. E. Gass, C. G. Hadley, R. C. Hayes, G. Worsley.

AULARIAN ASSOCIATION BALANCE SHEET AS AT 3oth APRIL, 1956 LIABILITIES

s. d.

ACCUMULATED FUNDS

General Fund Balance as at 30-4-55

2523

Add: SurplusonincomeandExpenditure Account for year to date

9 I IO

Publication Fund 6o 15

Add: Grant per Income andExpenditure Account Royalties . .

50 o o 16 o o 126 15

Old Library Fund Balance as at 30-4-55

s. d. 1000 0 0 1000 0 0

CASH

205 15

2729 Balance as at 30-4-55

ASSETS INVESTMENTS 3!% Defence Bonds Cheltenham & Gloucester Builditig Society

49 12 6

Oxford Trustee Savings Bank Lloyds Bank Limited Current Account

27 16 0 877 13 7

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3oth APRIL, 1956 INCOME

Membership Subscriptions Annual Payments Composition Receipts Activities Fund

s. d.

EXPENDITUlU!

Magazine 1954-55 Grant to Scholarship Fund Grant to Publication Fund Grant to Principal' s Discretionary Fund Grant to Sports Clubs for special activities Silver Tankards to commemorate the winning of the Assoc. Football and Hockey Cups Silver Candelabra for Emden Room Income Tax Printing Postages Sundries Excess of Income over Expenditure carried to Balance Sheet

12 15 0 809

13 16 0

3!% Defence Bonds Interest 00

s. d.

Cheltenham & Gloucester Building Society Interest Trustee Savings Bank Interest

835 12 4 32 5 4 13 6 8 13 6

£881 17

s. d. 180 10 0 200 0 0 50

50 0 0 75 0 0 40 15 15 30 12 6 205

6 0 12 7 ~ 6

6 0 15 9

£881 17

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