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EDITOR Amy B. Zavatsky

St Edmund Hall Oxford OX1 4AR Telephone (01865) 279000 Development Office Telephone (01865) 279055 E-mail: development.office@st-edmund-hall.oxford.ac.uk

COVER ILLUSTRATION: View of St Edmund Hall from the west (Loggan, 1675) Printed by the Holywell Press Ltd., 15 to 17 Kings Meadow, Ferry Hinksey Road, Oxford

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Vol. XV No. 3

ST EDMUND HALL MAGAZINE

October 1998

COLLEGE LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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TO REPORT From the Principal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

From the Vice-Principal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

From the Chaplain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

From the Librarian ........... . ..................... . .........

From the Domestic Bursar ..... . .... . .............. .... ........

The Senior Common Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Middle Common Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Junior Common Room .................... ... .............

Clubs and Societies ..........................................

7 8 9 10 14 16 22 23 26

THE YEAR IN REVIEW New Fellows ........ . . .... .................. .. .............

St Edmund's Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Em den Lectures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Professor Kay's Inaugural Lecture . . ......................... . . ...

The Philip Geddes Memorial Lecture and Prize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Hall Ball ....... .... ............ . . . . . ............. . . . . . .

Bill Miller's Portrait ..... . .......................... . .........

Obituaries ........... . . .. ............ . . . . . .... . ...... . .. . ...

47 52 53 53 54 55 57 58

FOR THE RECORD Student Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Matriculations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Degree Results ..............................................

Awards and Prizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Degree Days 1998-2000 . ........... . .............. ... .... . . . ..

63 63 68 73 77

THE DEVELOPMENT AND ALUMNI OFFICE News ... . .... . .. . ... . ................................ . ....

Aularian Gatherings ........... · · · · · · · · ....... , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fundraising Initiatives ... . . . .... . . · . ............. . .. . . . .... . ..

Donors to the Hall ......... · · · · · · · · · · · ...... . ................

The Floreat Aula Society ....... . .. · · · · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

79 80 86 88 92

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THE ST EDMUND HALL ASSOCIATION Officers and Year Representatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Minutes of the 67th Annual General Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Gifts to the Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 The Accounts .......................... . .... . . . ...... . ... 100 The 57th London Dinner .. . . . . . . . .... . ......... . . . . ... ...... 102 Goodbye Lunch for Justin Gosling . . . ......................... 103 The City Chapter of Aularians ................. . ............. 104 Friends of the Boat Club ...................... . . . . .. . . . . . . .. 104 OLD AULARIANS De Fortunis ... . ............. . .... . ... . .. . ... .... ~· . . .... . 107 Obituaries. . . .. . . ....... . .......... . . . .. . .......... . . . .. . 112 ARTICLES John Kelly as a Preacher ............. . ............... .. . . . . . 127 Electronically Recataloguing the Old Library: Reflections of the Past . . 131 The Hall Arms- A New Twist ................. . . . ..... . .... . . 139 AULARIAN CALENDAR ................................... 143

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ST EDMUND HALL 1997-8 Visitor The Chancellor of the University Principal His Honour Sir Stephen Tumim, Kt, MA Fellows

Scargill, David Ian, MA, D.Phil., JP Tutor in Geography and Tutor for Undergraduates Dunbabin, John Paul Delacour, MA Reader in Politics and Butterworth Fellow and Tutor in Politics and Modern History, Vice-Principal and Library Fellow Knight, John Beverley, MA (MA Camb.)

Professor of Economics and Tutor in Economics Hunt, John David, MA, D.Phil. (MA, Ph.D. Camb.)

University Reader in Physical Metallurgy, Professor of Materials Science, and Tutor in Metallurgy and Science of Materials Stone, Nicholas James, MA, D.Phil.

Professor of Physics and Tutor in Physics Wells, Christopher Jon, MA Tutor in Modern Languages (German) Phelps, Christopher Edwin, MA, D.Phil.

Tutor in Mathematics and Dean Collins, Peter Jack, MA, D.Phil.

Tutor in Mathematics Venables, Robert, MA (LL M Lond.), QC Fellow by Special Election Blarney, Stephen Richard, B.Phil., MA, D.Phil.

Fellow by Special Election in Philosophy Wyatt, Derrick Arthur, MA (LLB, MA Camb.; JD Chicago), QC Professor of Law, Tutor in Law, and Tutor for Admissions Jenkyns, Hugh Crawford, MA (Ph.D. Leic.; MA Camb.)

Tutor in Geology Slater, Martin Daniel Edward, MA, M.Phil.

Tutor in Economics and Investment Bursar Briggs, Adrian, BCL, MA Barrister, Tutor in Law Kouvaritakis, Basil, MA (Ph.D. Mane.)

Reader in Engineering Sci::nce, Tutor in Engineering, and Tutor for Graduates 1

Reed, George Michael, MA, D.Phil. (B.Sc., MS, Ph.D. Auburn) GEC Fellow, Tutor in Computation Phillips, David George, MA, D.Phil.

Reader in Comparative Education and Fellow by Special Election Ferguson, Stuart John, MA, D.Phil.

University Reader in Biochemistry, Professor of Biochemistry, and W.R. Miller Fellow and Tutor in Biochemistry Cronk, Nicholas Ernest, MA, D.Phil.

Besse Fellow, Tutor in Modern Languages (French), and Senior Tutor Newlyn, Lucy Ann, MA, D.Phil.

A. C. Cooper Fellow, Tutor in English Language and Literature Martin, RoseMary Anne, MA, D.Phil.

Tutor in Psychology and Tutor for Women Naughton, James Duncan, MA (Ph.D. Camb.)

Fellow by Special Election in Modern Languages (Czech) Newsom-Davis, John Michael, CBE, MA (MA, MD Camb.), FRCP, FRS Action Research Professor of Clinical Neurology Bourne-Taylor, Geoffrey, MA Domestic Bursar Brasier, Martin David, MA (B.Sc., Ph.D. Lond.)

Reader in Earth Sciences and Tutor in Geology Priestland, David Rutherford, MA, D.Phil.

Tutor in Modern History Farthing, Stephen, MA (MA Royal College of Art), RA Professorial Fellow, Ruskin Master of Drawing Watson, Stephen, (B.Sc. Leeds; Ph.D. Camb.)

Fellow by Special Election in Pharmacology Whittaker, Robert James, MA (B.Sc. Hull; M.Sc., Ph.D. Wales) Tutor in Geography Borthwick, Alistair George Liam, MA (B.Eng., Ph.D. Liv.) Reader in Engineering Science and Tutor in Engineering Crampton, Richard John, MA (BA Dublin; Ph.D. Lond.)

Professor of East European History, Fellow by Special Election, and Archivist Pettifor, David Godfrey, MA (Ph.D. Camb., B.Sc. Witwatersrand), FRS Isaac Wolfson Professor of Metallurgy Palmer, Nigel Fenton, MA, D.Phil., FBA Professor of Medieval German Kahn, Andrew Steven, MA, D.Phil. (BA Amherst, MA Harvard) Tutor in Modern Languages (Russian) and Deputy Dean Manolopoulos, D:> virl Eusthatios, MA (Ph.D. Camb.)

Tutor in Chemistry ' · · ·-· · · 2

Podsiadlowski, Philipp, MA (Ph.D. MIT) Tutor in Physics Zavatsky, Amy Beth, MA, D.Phil. (B.Sc. Pennsylvania) Tutor in Engineering Korbmacher, Christoph, MA (PD, Dr.med. FU Berlin) Tutor in Physiology Steane, Andrew Martin, MA, D.Phil.

Fellow by Special Election in Physics Kay, John Anderson, MA (MA Edin.), FBA Peter Moores Director of the Said Business School and Professor of Management Studies Screaton, Gavin Robert, MA, BM, B.Ch., MRCP William R. Miller Junior Research Fellow in Biological Sciences Matthews, Paul McMahan, MA, MD, D.Phil., FRCPC Fellow by Special Election in Clinical Neurology Cannon, Christopher David, MA (BA, MA, Ph.D. Harvard) Tutor in English Language and Literature Honorary Fellows

Wright, Sir Denis Arthur Hepworth, GCMG, MA Wylie, The Rt. Hon. Lord Wylie (Norman Russell Wylie, PC, BA (LLB Glas.))

McManners, The Revd John, MA, D.Litt., FAHA, FBA, F.R.Hist.S. Oxburgh, Sir Ernest Ronald, KBE, MA (Ph.D. Princeton), FRS Grayson, Cecil, CBE, MA, FBA 1 Browne-Wilkinson, The Rt. Hon. Lord Browne-Wilkinson (Nicolas Christopher Henry, PC, BA) Harris, Roy, MA, D.Phil. (Ph.D. Lond.), FRSA Tindle, David, MA, RA Day, Sir Robin, Kt, MA Daniel, John Sagar, MA (Des-Se. Paris) Smethurst, Richard Good, MA Cox, John, MA Miller, William Robert, MA Kolve, Verdel Amos, MA, D.Phil. (BA Wisconsin) Read, Alien Walker, B.Litt., D.Litt. (MA Iowa) Cooksey, Sir David James Scott, Kt, MA Rose, General Sir (Hugh) Michael, KCB, CBE, QGM, MA Gosling, Justin Cyril Bertrand, B.Phil., MA Garland, Patrick Ewart, MA Marchington, Anthony Frank, MA, D.Pl1il., FRS, FRS1..., 1 Deceased.

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Emeritus Fellows

Yardley, Sir David Charles Miller, Kt, MA, D.Phil. (LLD Birm.), FRSA Hackney, Jeffrey, BCL, MA Ridler, Vivian Hughes, CBE, MA Donaldson, lain Malcolm Lane, MA (B.Sc., MB, Ch.B. Edin.), MRCP (Lond.)

Fargher, Richard, B.Litt., MA, D.Phil.

Pollock, Norman Charles, B.Litt., MA (BA Cape Town) Midgley, The Revd Edward Graham, B.Litt., MA Ganz, Peter Felix, MA (MA, Ph.D. Lond.)

Alton, Reginald Ernest, MC, MA, Dean of Degrees • Mitchell, Raymond Bruce, MA, D.Phil., D.Litt. (MA Melbourne) Matthews, Waiter Bryan, MA, DM, FRCP Todd, Joseph Derwent, MA, D.Phil.

Marsh, Arthur lvor, OBE, MA Hirsch, Sir Peter Bernhard, Kt, MA, D.Phil. (MA, Ph.D. Camb.), FRS Christian, John Wyrill, MA, D.Phil., FRS Cowdrey, The Revd Herbert Edward John, MA, FBA Rossotti, Francis Joseph Charles, B.Sc., MA, D.Phil., C.Chem., FRSC Segar, Kenneth Henry, MA, D.Phil.

Child, Mark Sheard, MA (MA, Ph.D. Camb.), FRS Taylor, Ann Gaynor, BM, MA Worden, Alastair Blair, MA, D.Phil. (MA, Ph.D. Camb.), FBA Williams, William Stanley Cossom, MA (Ph.D. Lond.)

Lecturers

Jakubovics, John Paul, MA, D.PhiJ.l Adams, John Douglas Richard (LLB Durh.)

Southworth, Eric Alan, MA (MA Camb.)

Jenkyns, Joy, MA (BA Soton; MA Lond.)

Williams, Renee (Mme), MA status Roberts, Steven George, MA (MA, Ph.D. Camb.)

Aarnio, Outi Marketta, D.Phil. (Licentiate Akademi) Mackridge, Peter Alexander, MA, D.Phil.

Leyser, Henrietta (Mrs), B.Litt., MA Wells, Rainhild Dietmut, MA status Ferrigan, Mark, MA, D.Phil.

Knight, Robin William, MA, D.Phil. i · · lJ,, ~PX'illiam Michael, D.Phil. (MA Camb.) _,m, Nicholas John, MA, D.Phil. (MA, Ph.D. Camb.)

Stone, Jirina Rikovska, MA (Ph.D. Prague) 1 Deceased.

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Metallurgy Law Spanish English French Metallurgy Economics Modern Greek Modern History German Language French Mathematics Chemistry Music Physics

Pritchard, Gareth John (B.Sc. Lond.; Ph.D. Wales) Parker, Elizabeth Amanda (BA Mane. Metro.; Ph.D. Keele) Martin, Priscilla Elizabeth, MA (BA, MA, Ph.D . Lond.)

Daley, John (B.Sc., LL B Melbourne) Waters, David John, MA, D.Phil. (MA Camb.)

Clark, James Gordon, MA, D.Phil. (BA Brist.)

Fisher, Steven Graham, BA Turnbull, Michael Stuart, M.Eng. Black, John Joseph Merrington, MB, BS, FRCS Ed Vance, Sylvia Elizabeth, D.Phil. (BA Alberta) Wolfe, Douglas Maurice, BA, M .Phil. (BA Toronto) Pope, Cristina Maria Asuncion, MA Mortimer, Geoffrey, BA (B.Sc., M.Sc. Swansea) Florio-Cooper, Clara (Dott. Lett. Turin) Baines, Jennifer, MA, D.Phil.

Farlow, Andrew, M.Phil. (MA Camb.)

Gazzard, Hugh Plassmann, Frau Sibylle Rodier, Mile Carole

Chemistry Psychology English Law Geology Modern History Mathematics Engineering Anatomy English Politics Spanish German Italian Russian Economics English Lektorin Lectrice

Chaplain The Revd Duncan MacLaren, MA Librarian Deborah Eaton, MA College Secretary Carol McClure Director of Development Nancy Giles (Michaelmas & Hilary Terms) Robin Brunner-Ellis (Trinity Term) Head Porter Guy Crofts, MBE Decanal Staff Joanna Ashbourn, MA, Ph.D. John P. O'Doherty (BA Dublin) Claire L. Hutton (BA London, M.Phil. Dublin) Jonathan Witztum (BA Ben-Gurion) Gareth A. Fairey, BA 5

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TO REPORT FROM THE PRINCIPAL In May 1998, The Times published the Norrington Table showing the relative successes by Oxford Colleges in the degree results of 1997. St Edmund Hall entered 123 students, the fifth highest number from any College. Those students took 2 7 Firsts and 7 6 ILls. We moved from 24th place among the Colleges to 12th place. Jointly with Keble we came 3rd in the number of Firsts obtained.

There has long been a tendency for the richer Colleges to obtain the better results, and for those Colleges who receive financial support from others to be nearer the bottom of the Table. We stood in 1997 far above the other recipient Colleges, just below Magdalen and just above Queen's. Our Firsts were right across the board and not just in one or two subjects.

All this is splendid. But there are two obvious reservations. Firstly, the difference between top and bottom in the marking system is not so great as might be expected. A few more II.2s and the position of the College falters.

Secondly, the positions of the Colleges vary enormously from year to year. In 1997, Balliol fell from 2nd to 19th, and Christ Church from 7th to 20th. The only meaning is that these two Colleges had, academically, a rather bad year. It does not prove that it will happen again or indeed that we will retain or improve our place.

But in a College magazine it seems right to record the glory of 1997 and the huge improvement in the academic standing of the College in that year.

Stephen Tumim May 1998

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FROM THE VICE-PRINCIPAL Last year's Magazine had so much to report that the degree and examination results are only to be found modestly tucked away towards the end. But they deserve attention: 27 Firsts, plus 10 University Prizes in the course of the year, and 8 D.Phils.

I am happy to say that such successes continued in 1997-8: 23 Firsts, 9 University Prizes (ranging from that for the best dissertation on an immunological topic, through one for the best performance in Roman Law, to a Gibbs Prize in Physics), and no fewer than 23 D.Phils. The classification of a college's performance in graduate degrees is not really possible, but Oxford has long been afflicted by the undergraduate "Norrington Table". Too much should not be read into it: it is influenced by a college's subject mix, by its readiness to nurse through a course candidates with problems, by the fallibility of the examinations themselves, and by the Table's own rules of scoring. That said, it is gratifying to note that in 1997 SEH moved up to 12th and in 1998 to 8th place. There is, as the rest of the Magazine will make clear, far more to the Hall than simply degree results. But we are an academic institution, and it is only right that we should both record and praise academic success.

It is particularly pleasant to do so since 1997-8 was in some other respects a rather sombre year. Among its saddest events was the sudden death in June of Peter Jansen, CBE, Chairman of our Advisory Board; relatively few Aularians will have known him, but he gave generously to the Hall both of his money and time, and he was a great help and reassurance in difficult times. Equally sad was the death in February in a flying accident of another member of the Board, Colin Sanders, CBE, an entrepreneur who had given much thought to ways in which the Hall might generate income. January had already brought the premature death of John Jakubovics, a refugee from the 1956 repression of Hungary, who built an impressive scientific career in Oxford, and who served for twenty-one years as our college Lecturer - and for many purposes almost a second Tutor - in Metallurgy; his affection for the Hall was shown, inter alia, in the regularity with which he lunched here as well as in his own college, St Cross. In April died the immensely distinguished Professor Cecil Grayson, CBE, FBA. He gained a First in Modern Languages as an undergraduate here, and went on to fill the Serena Chair in Italian at Magdalen; among many other things he was, following the tradition of Principal Moore, a notable student of Dante; election to an Honorary Fellowship of the Hall gave great pleasure to him and to us. I must conclude this melancholy chronicle by recon-l:ng that Richard Fargher was run over by a car in February in an accident tQ~l!- e~; ned ·i;' I • ., ' . •,., inc"~nacitate him; it is a great tribute \good a recovery that he was to his vitality and determina,ion ,nar he La- , able to return home in July.

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Finally I should note that administratively the Hall is in a state of transition with the retirement, in August, of the Principal, Sir Stephen Tumim. I have written elsewhere about the implications, and would wish here only to extend to him our good wishes for the future.

FROM THE CHAPLAIN Michaelmas Term began with a loss and a gain. Over the summer we said goodbye to Gerald Hegarty after seven years as Chaplain. He will continue to be missed around college, and already news of a growing fondness for him has been received from the Anglican ordinands he teaches in the Dioceses of Oxford and St Albans. Our gain has been in the form of a new Organ Scholar, Daniel Beach, who arrived at the start of the year to read music. He has ably assumed the role of organist and conductor (not yet simultaneously) and has injected his own enthusiasm and wit into the choir. Our Senior Organ Scholar, Robin Taylor, has done a magnificent job in sustaining the choir through a time of transition, and in initiating Daniel into his role.

A variety of preachers has graced the top step this year. In Michaelmas Term, we commemorated the 1,400th anniversary of the death of Columba, Abbot of Iona, focusing in particular on some of the distinctives of Celtic spirituality. A development worker, an artist, and a theologian were among the contributors to this series. In Hilary Term, we welcomed Richard Harries, Bishop of Oxford, who expounded the story of the Supper at Emmaus through Ceri Richards' fine painting on this subject which hangs above the altar. In addition to the Bishop, we also benefited from a diversity of preachers: an American Presbyterian, a Roman Catholic sister, and an Anglican hospital chaplain. Trinity Term saw a similar range of visitors, and also one preacher more familiar with Chapel than these. John Cowdrey treated us to a 'four-course' discourse on the Ascension, whose main points lingered on the palate for weeks afterwards.

A Chapel Committee has been convened this year, with the aim of creating a forum for students to contribute to the running of the Chapel. The Committee has worked hard already, achieving a new service booklet which combines and simplifies the rubric of the two main services we use. In addition, practical suggestions have been taken up, and the midweek service has been moved to a lunch-time. The latter suggestion has proved particularly successful in enabling students to attend, in a way that previous services of CompJine and Morning Prayer had not. The Committt::~ .has ;>}- •• _' 7"'""-<fO!' :lirnin5 .. •qgesting plans for the future, including an/ J,J;i ~ visit witlrthe choir of Fitzwilliam College in Cambridge and an ecumenical service to be held next term.

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From the tapestry of images which comprise the past year, a few stand out in particular: the dedication of all those who contribute to the life of the Chapel; echoes of transcendence mediated in a choral anthem; the fellowship and stillness of worship in the Crypt; times of laughter with glasses in hand; and more. I look forward to next year.

FROM THE LIBRARIAN This year has brought fewer additions to the Aularian Bookshelf than is normal. However, despite the reduced quantity of creations given this year, the areas of expertise covered are as many and as varied as ever: music and hard science, law and poetry, art and literary criticism to name just a few. Perhaps Aularians were hesitant to add to the Collection after reading my article in last year's Hall Magazine in which I asked, "Whither the Aularian Collection?" in the light of very restricted shelf space. May I say I never meant to intimate that I wanted any abatement in the flow of Aularian publications. I was asking specially for the feelings of Aularians on how the Collection should be dealt with in the future.

The result of this survey was that, if the Hall could not find areas for the expansion of the Aularian Collection, the Collection, as it exists now, should be entered in a perpetual and then all subsequent additions should be entered in it; then, when an Aularian who has works in the Collection passes on, his books and articles should be looked at for inclusion in the Undergraduate Library or in the Old Library. If no place is found for them in either location, the books would be sold and the proceeds used to buy undergraduate books in the subject that Aularian read when up at the Hall.

Therefore, please keep your donations to the Aularian Collection coming.

This year's donations (and the matriculation dates or affiliations of the donors) are listed below:

ALTON, R.E. (Emeritus Fellow) The new model patrons: the JCR picture collections, Apollo (May 1997).

BARTON, A.K. (1929) This petty pace, Newcastle: Prontaprint 1997.

P':_i;;' ')W, Colin (1951) and Marian S. Robb.

Hamilton, Bermuda: City ana Cdp;tal 1897-1997.

Hamilton, Bermuda: Corporation of the City 1997.

BOURNE-JONES, D. F. (1951) and R. J. E. Bertin.

Sing Gloria (for choir), handwritten score 1997.

Emanuel (for choir), handwritten score 1997. ""'t;NNER, David J. (1971) MaRmg the radiation therapy decision.

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Los Angeles, CA: Lowell House 1997.

Radon: risk and remedy. NY: WH Freeman 1989.

BRIGGS, Adrian (Fellow) and Peter Rees.

Civil jurisdiction and judgments.

London 1997 (2nd edn).

BRUNNER-ELLIS, Robin (Director of Development) The Ashmolean Museum tomorrow, Apollo (May 1997).

CHESTER, Lewis (1957) and James R. Phelan.

The money: the battel for Howard Hughes's billions. London: Orion Business Books 1998.

COWDREY, H. E. J. (Emeritus Fellow) Pope Gregory VII and the chastity of the clergy, in Michael Frassetto (ed), Medieval purity and piety: essays on medieval clerical celibacy and religious reform. London 1998.

The structure and meaning of LukeActs, in Matthew Dillon (ed). Religion in the ancient world: new themes and approaches. Amsterdam 1996.

Eleventh century reformers views of Constantine, Byzantische Forschungen, volume 24 1997.

From the peace of God to the First Crusade in Luis G-G Ramos (ed), La primera Cruzada, novecientos anos despues ... Madrid 1997.

The reform Papacy and the origin of the Crusades, in Le Concile de Clermont de 109 5 et I'appel a la Croisade. Rome 1997.

CROSSLEY-HOLLAND, Kevin (1959) The language of yes, London: Enitharmon 1996.

New and selected poems, 1965-1990, London: Hutchinson 1991.

The old stories: folk tales from East Anglia and the fen country. Cambridge: Colt 1997.

Poems from East-Anglia. London: Enitharmon 1997.

Short! a book of very short sto•·'- J il<!

Oxford: Oxford University Press 1998.

We, the story: traditional tales that relate us. St. Paul, MN: University of St Thomas 1992.

The wildman. Woodbridge: Boydell 1995. with Alan Marks, The green children, Oxford: Oxford University Press 1994. with Stephen Paul us, Pilgrim Jesus.

Valley Forge, PA: EAMC 1996.

DANIEL, John S. (1961) Mega-universities and knowledge media: technology strategies for higher education. London 1996.

DUNBABIN, J. P. D. (Fellow) Finance and property, in M G Brock and M C Curthoys (eds), The History of the University of Oxford, volume VI: 19th century Oxford, part 1.

Oxford 1997.

FRANKIS, John (1948) Magic and recluse in Arden: Shakespeare's precursors in the forest, in John Batchelor et al., Shakespearean continuities. London 1997.

Taste and patronage in late medieval England as reflected in versions of Guy of Warwick, Medium Aevum, volume 64 1997.

FUKUDA, Arihiro (1989) Sovereignty and the sword. Oxford: Oxford University Press 1997.

GORDON, Keith (1988) Jumping through hoops, Taxation 140 1998.

Tax at the margins, Taxation 141 1998.

HAILE, N. S. (1945) and Basir Jasin Uppermost Jurassic-lower Cretaceous radiolarian chert from the Tanimbar Islands (Banda Arc), Indonesia, Journal of Southeast Asian Earth Sciences, vol. 14 1996.

Relationship ·o f gabbro and pillow lavas in the Lupar Formation, West Sarawak Geological Society of__,a ;.-· c ' ~I .

M 'lasia. Bulletin 36, Decmeber 1994.

The "piddling school" of geology, Nature, Vol. 387 1997.

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HARMSEN, Theo (Visiting Researcher) High-principled antiquarian publishing: the correspondence of Thomas Hearne (1678-1735) and Thomas Smith (16381710), LIAS 23 1996.

Letters of learning: a selection from the correspondence of Thoams Hearne and Thomas Smith, 1703-1710, LIAS 24 1997.

Bodleian imbroglios, politics and personalities, 1701-1716: Thomas Hearne, Arthur Charlett and John Hudson, Neophilologus 82 1998.

HARRIS, H. S. (1945) Hegel's ladder, 2 volumes. Indianapolis, IN: Hackett 1997.

HARRIS, Roy (Hnorary Fellow) The philosophy of Linguistics: essays in honor of Roy Harris (Taylor, Tal bot J., ed). Language Sciences Vol. 19, no. 1.

1996.

KAHN, Andrew (Fellow) various literary biographies in Reference guide to Russian literature, London 1998.

Self and sensibility in Radishchev's Puteshevtvie iz Peterburga v Moslvu: dialogism and the moral spectator, Oxford Slavonic Papers XXX 1997.

Pushkin's The Bronze Horseman.

Bristol: Bristol Classical Press 1998.

KAY, John (Fellow) Evolutionary politics, Prospect July 1998.

The role of business in society [inaugural lecture 3.2.98), Oxford: Said Business School 1998.

KNIGHT, J. B. (Fellow) Labour market issues in Zimbabwe: lessons for South Africa, South African Journal of Economics, volume 65 1997. with Li Shi Cumulative causation and inequality a ~t>ng villages in China, Oxford Developnz'ent Studies, volume 25 1997.

LAWTON, Harry (1957) with Alien Cohen

John Huston: a guide to references and resources, New York 1997.

MARSH, Arthur (Fellow) and Victoria Ryan The clerks: a history of APEX, 18901989, Oxford: Malthouse Press 1997.

MATHEWS, Robert (1969) Wie sagt man ... ? a new vocabulary for GCSE German. London: Hodder and Stoughton 1997.

MERRETT, Christopher (1970) A culture of censorship. Cape Town: â&#x20AC;˘ David Philip 1994.

MITCHELL, R. Bruce (Emeritus Fellow) and Fred C. Robinson A preview of Beowulf: an edition with seven shorter texts, Medieval English Studies Newsletter, no. 36 1997.

Unexpressed principal clauses in Old English, Memoires de la Societe Neophilologique de Helsinki, volume 52 1997.

READ, Alien Walker (1928) Observations on Iowa place names, American Speech 5 1929/30.

The adjective "American" in England, American Speech 1950.

The comment of British travellers on early American terms relating to agriculture, Agricultural History 7 1933.

The disinterment of Milton's remains, PMLA 45 1930.

"Blizzard" again, American Speech 5 1929/30.

RHODE, Eric (1957) Psychotic metaphysics. London: Karnac Books 1994.

A history of the cinema from its origins to 1970. NY: Hill and Wang 1976.

On hallucination, intuition, and the becoming of "o", Binghamton, NY: ESF Publishers 1998.

ROSSOTTI, Francis (Emeritus fellow) Structure and stability of carboxylate complexes. 20. Diaqua bis (meth-oxyacetato) complexes of nickel (11), cop'. per (11), and zinc (11): a structural study of the dynamic pseudo-Jahn-Teller '

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effect, Inorganic Chemistry, volume 36 1997.

RUSHWORTH, F. D. (1939) Victor Hugo and his Marxist critics, unpublished, no date.

Garde a vous! a book of pattern drills.

Oxford: Oxford University Press 1968.

Nos voisins francais: supplementary exercises to parts I & II. Oxford: Oxford University Press 1960, 1965 reprint.

Our French neighbours: a French reader. Oxford: Oxford University Press 1963, 1966 reprint.

RYE, Howard (1965) Blues and gospel records 1890-1943.

Oxford: Oxford University Press 1997 4th edition.

SAVER, Christopher (1972) Steps to the future: fresh thinking on the management of IT-based organizational transformation. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass 1997.

SCARGILL, Ian (1951 and Fellow) New impetus for France's urban policy, Geography 83 1998 .

SMITH, Eric (1958) A pianist's glossary. London: Robert Hale 1998.

STEWART, Alastair L. (1957) The Scottish criminal courts in action.

Edinburgh: Butterworth 1997 2nd edn.

STOLZ, Michael (Visiting Researcher) Text und Bild im Widerspruch? Der Artes-Zyklus in Thomasins "Welschem Gast" als Zeugnis mittelalterlicher Memorialkultur, Wolfram-Studien XV 1996.

TOVEY, Brian, Kt. (1944) Pontormo and the Cappella Capponi, typewritten report.

TROMANS, Christopher J. (1961) Inherent jurisdiction and children complications in the county court, Family Law September 1997.

TUMIM, Sir Stephen (Principal) The future of crime and punishment, London: Phoenix 1997.

Hopeless fear of freedom,

The Guardian 14 May 1997.

The right way to treat our prisoners, Evening Standard 25 March 1997.

Prisons are unhappy places that make bad people worse, The Times 28 March 1997.

Time to cry WoolÂŁ and cut crime, TLS 21 March 1997.

For students of snobbery [review of Anthony Kenny Murray, A life in Oxford], Electronic Telegraph Issue 715 (14 May 1997).

Sitting in judgment [concerning 'The Judge Hangs' exhibition Michael Parkin Gallery, 22 April- 23 May 1997], The Times Magazine, 19 April 1997.

The Tumim tapes [1], The Royal Academy magazine, no. 55, 1997.

The Tumim tapes [2], The Royal Academy magazine, no. 55, 1997.

The Tumim tapes [3], The Royal Academy magazine, no. 56, 1997.

TYTLER, Graeme (1954) Charles Dickens's "The Signalman": a case of partial insanity?, History of Psychiatry 8 1997.

VAN WYCK SMITH, M. (1960) Father Lobo, Ethiopia, and the Transkei, The Journal of African Travel Writing 4c 1998.

WHITTAKER, Robert J. (Fellow) The biogeochemistry of phosphorus after the first century of soil development on Rakata Island, Krakatau, Indonesia, Biogeochemistry 40 (1998).

Chronology of the Austerdalen glacier foreland, Norway, Z . Geomorph. N. F. 41 (1997).

The rebuilding of an isolated rain forest assemblage ... , Biodiversity and Conservation 6 (1997).

WORSLEY, R.T.C. (1939) 1941: blue serge to doeskin: H.M.S. Burnham, Stone frigates, Motor gun boats, Private publication, 1996.

Down to the sea, Private publi'c ai:l'~'n, 1993.

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The Undergraduate Library also received a series of outstanding gifts, ranging from the 200 plus books on sociology and literary criticism from Honorary Fellow, John Cox, through the continuing gift of texts from the English Literature Revolution and Romantics facsimile series of Woodstock Books, whose retired publisher is James Price (matric. 1949), to all the many individial gifts of Fellows, students, staff, and Visiting American students. Here is a list of all the donors: Berkeley Publishing, George Bull, H. E. ]. Cowdrey (Emeritus Fellow), John Cox (Honorary Fellow), Nicholas Cronk (Fellow), Anne Dye (matric. 1995), Deborah Eaton (Librarian), Mark Ferrigan (Lecturer), Matt Fletcher (matric.

1994), Arihiro Fukuda (matric. 1989), Andrew Kahn (Fellow), Mary Phi! Korsak, Bruce Mitchell (Emeritus Fellow), Geoff Mortiiner (matric. 1993 ), Lucy Newlyn (Fellow), James Price (matric. 1949), Francis Rossotti (Emeritus Fellow), Ed Schroeder (Head of Florida Law programme), Car! Sprake, T.P.B. Teo (matric. 1994), Sir Stephen Tumim (Principal), Turkish Department of External Affairs, Ian Valvona (matric. 1994), Lisa Whelan (1997 Year Abroad Student), Rob Whittaker (Fellow), Jonathan Witztum (matric. 1996), Derrick Wyatt (Fellow).

FROM THE DOMESTIC BURSAR THE COLLEGE GETS A BIRTHDAY

Now we have an almost perfect Quadrangle! A couple of years ago the Brockhues benefaction enabled us to fill the awkward space now occupied

by Staircase IX. During 1997-8, the North Range was decorated, and the Cottage (Staircase V) was completely refurbished- every year we have been upgrading fire precautions on each staircase and this year the Staircase V work was enlarged to take in work to arrest the collapse of the roof.

Readers will know that the Cottage is the oldest building in the Quadrangle (the Buttery chimney is older, of course!) being medieval. It was Chris Wells (or rather his library) who was responsible for the exacerbation of the mQ~t;!_nent of the roof: the roof is old and the design and specification of it on tl- ' t. e::;-· -l-.q_t the weight of books eventually bowed the floor, pulling de ·, >O>. e ratte1 ~ ·hich, in turn, were sprung from their wall plat "'' thL f would have caved in.

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So, having decided to gut the building, the result is very fine indeed: a beautiful new oak staircase giving safer access to both floors; plumbing throughout; a steel floor for Chris Wells; and a general beautification and consolidation of space in the rooms.

The stairwell itself has been "glazed in", preserving the fabric from the elements, and Nicholas Cronk on the first floor has a magnificent set of new bookshelves throughout his rooms, complete with a purpose-built niche for his plaster bust of Voltaire. The passage from the Quad will include a clever Latin dedication (by Justin Gosling) to the late "Tommy McClure" - the College Secretary's much-loved Cocker Spaniel - another inscription for Aularians to puzzle over!

FLOREAT AULA

You may have noticed that the Wolfson Hall is beginning to look brighter.

Over the last twenty years or so the fire-proof varnish had become very grimy and smoke-stained; thinking that re-varnishing the oak veneer was a simple job, the Bursarial Committee put the job in hand. A few days later it was discovered that things were getting complicated: whilst the ceiling and side walls came clean quite easily, it was obvious that the North Wall would not respond. Back to the drawing board - of the Ruskin Master, who as a member of the Committee came up with the idea of painting the offending wall, hence its present livery of blue, gold, and claret.

Cache on Delivery! Professor Patrick Carone (Indiana University of Pennsylvania) handing over to Mr Chris Wells (Fellow responsible for Computing and IT) a cheque for $3000 for the purchase of ex tra computing equipment, as Ms Pauline Linieres (Assistant Bursar & Conference Manager) and Mrs Janet Mead (Year Abroad Co-or,.J,¡ atnr\ ln6k on. Indiana University of Pennsylvania has held a summer schoo ~ r.tJ1tr'" ast ,sft ~¡ ,ces six years and this year two of their top stu<;lr- .. ave bet on the Hall's Visiting Students Programme. , .

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There is still more to be done in the Hall, but the plan is to produce a sort-of baroque pastiche that will combine the original oak, SEH colours and an heraldic blue; banners designed by Farthing will be hung in each vault depicting various Hall associations and the lighting will be completely re-designed for several levels of use. We hope that the finished product will become a tasteful complement to the modern monolith of which it is a part. A photograph of the finished product will be published in due course.

STEPHEN FARTHING, R.A.

Readers will have noted in the national press the election of the Ruskin Master of Drawing, Stephen Farthing, to membership of the Royal Academy.

The Hall is lucky enough to own his first commission as an Academician, the trompe-l'reil water closet to be found on Staircase IV, conveniently adjacent to the Bursar's room. Dubbed the "Aida Room", this tiny asset to the staircase depicts a desert scene on its walls; the cistern, a packing case labelled "Howard Carter - Cairo"; the stair treads above, leaves of a cool palm tree. "Certain hieroglyphics" wait to be interpreted one day. Aida? The young lady finds herself holed up on the inside of the door, whilst a snake slithers towards the WC waste pipe. Worth a visit when you are next in college.

THE SENIOR COMMON ROOM Mr R.E. Alton reports that the Vincent Foster affair rumbles on. Other questions about handwriting keep coming in. Apart from following the Romans in Spain, Lotto in Bergamo, the Guggenheim in Bilboa, and Georges de la Tour in Paris, he has had the constant delight of degree days. Mr Alton recently commemorated his years as a county cricketer at an ex-players reunion of the Oxfordshire County Cricket Club, for which he played from 1950-54.

Dr Alistair Borthwick became Chairman of the U.K. Coastal Research Facility User Group. The UKCRF is supported by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) in conjunction with HR Wallingford Ltd. During 1997-8, he travelled several times to Hungary, where he gave invited lectures and participated in a programme of research into shallow lake eco-systems. He also visited Marseilles and San Francisco, where he gave papers on coastal and off-shore engineering.

Dr Peter Collins was invited to speak at a conference to celebrate the 60th birthday of the distinguished German mathematician, Horst Herrlich, in a wet ·d winrlv Antwerp in March, and directed a colloquium on 'Convergence and 1opvt"v. ·, the- lnt~rnational Centre for Science in Erice, Sicily, in July, when , _; ~c 10·c. Wearing his conservation hat, he has had temperatures nuv, , discussions with Dh, of the Commission of the European Union in 16

Brussels. Narrowly missing the earthquake, he rejoiced in restoration successes around Naples and deplored development excesses in Sardinia.

Librarian Deborah Eaton has been invited by the Aularian Association to join two of their executive committees: the Summer Reunion and the Gifts and Donations Committees. She was also invited to attend the end-of-year cocktail party given by the Oxford Royal Naval Unit, where the Hall's Emden Collection of naval, military, and intelligence history books was mentioned by the Commandant in his speech.

She reports that Dr Damian Atkinson, Assistant to the Librarian, has been asked to do further entries for The Dictionary of National Biography. Also, a web site for which Mr David Faulds did transcription work has won one of The National Endowment for the Humanities (USA) prizes as one of the top humanities web pages. Mr Faulds has been invited by the journal Library History to be one of their reviewers.

Aularians will be very sorry to hear that Dr Richard Fargher, Emeritus Fellow, was knocked down and severely injured by a car in North Oxford in February.

After a period in intensive care and in rehabilitation wards at the John Radcliffe Hospital and Radcliffe Infirmary, he has now returned to his home, where he continues his convalescence with great determination aided by helpers and physiotherapists. His wife Mary - well known to generations of modern linguists and geographers - now lives in a nearby nursing home. They lunch together there daily. Richard sends his warm good wishes to all his pupils and friends. Letters or cards may be sent to him at 33 Ritchie Court, 380 Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 7PW. Mr Stephen Farthing, Ruskin Master of Drawing, was one of three new Royal Academicians elected by the General Assembly this year. Mr Farthing has held numerous exhibitions, including the successful Absolute Monarchy show. His paintings are found in a number of collections, including the Arts Council and British Council.

Mr Justin Gosling spent a good deal of the year being instructed in the intrica~ies of the small claims procedure under the tutelage of Adrian Briggs, something which has reinforced his confidence in the law tuition at St Edmund , Hall. The highlight of the year was a lunch give to him and Margaret by the old members in the spring, which reminded him of the friendship and support he received during his time as Principal. He wishes to thank all those who contributed to the handsome silver salver. As someone said, it would be ideal for visiting cards; so he and Margaret are now saving for a butler.

Dr Andrew Kahn had a very pleasant trip to Moscow, which is;-boomil'; economically and culturally and still boasts the cleaneS1u 1 a- rd · -~ - .. ' efficient underground in his experience. It was good ro nc;;"'"l ' :~tal ind ubiquitous presence of the British Council, the Moscow o# · 1 • <!f its largest operation 17

world-wide. Among his scholarly publications were articles in the Oxford Slavonic Papers, the Reference Guide to Russian Literature, and a monograph on Pushkin's The Bronze Horseman (Duckworth, 1998).

Prof. John Knight attended a research workshop in Beijing in August at which he presented a paper on the sources of rising inequality of income in China. He organized a workshop in Beijing in April, attended by thirty academics and policy-makers and funded by the British Council, to disseminate the results of his research on labour migration in China.

Dr David Manolopoulos gave invited lectures at conferences in London, St Andrews (Scotland), and Brisbane (Australia) at various points during the 1997-8 academic year. He was also awarded the 1997 Corday-Morgan Medal and Prize by the Royal Society of Chemistry, which he received at an Awards ceremony in London on 3 June 1998.

Mr Arthur Marsh reports that Employee Relations International, consisting of bibliographical references in the subject area of management and employee relations and which was begun in 1985, has now reached its tenth volume and 150,000 entries. The final volume of his Historical Directory of Trade Unions is in preparation. He published The Clerks: A History of APEX this year.

Unfortunately his co-author in the book, Victoria Ryan, died in June 1997.

Dr Nicholas Marston, Lecturer in Music, was awarded the title of University Reader in the 1997 Recognition of Distinction exercise. He read papers at the Universities of Cambridge, London (Royal Holloway), and Nottingham, in addition to being one of the speakers at the conference 'The Biedermeier and Beyond' held in St Peter's College, Oxford, in September 1997. In January 1998 he gave a public lecture in Glasgow in association with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra concert series 'Beethoven the Revolutionary', and contributed programme notes on the Beethoven symphonies. He appeared in a Channel 4 Post-Mortem documentary on Beethoven, and was a guest on BBC Radio 3's Music Matters.

Dr Marston published a foreword to the book accompanying the 87-CD 'Complete Beethoven on disc' edition issued by Deutsche Grammophon. He also published two articles in Beethoven Forum 6, and a paper on the Lieder of Beethoven, Schubert, and Schumann is forthcoming in the Schubert journal Durch die Brille. He is currently preparing articles for the revised New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians.

The Revd E.G. Midgley plans to travel to Syria this September to explore the remarkable ruins there and to travel across the deserts in between. His journey ·b .,- _ fr0m Damascus to Bosra, Palmyra, and Aleppo, with many other sites 1 ·iorr· '' { . . . ei:ween. He hof. -- . -~stand hke St Paul m "the Street ea 11 ed Stratght" and on the site where St ~imt?on Stylites sat on his column. He also hopes to return in a not too exhausted state!

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Or R.B. Mitchell spent February in Australia polishing his accent. The eagerly-awaited Beowulf: An Edition by Bruce Mitchell and Fred C. Robinson -a companion volume to A Guide to Old English by the same authors- will be available at airport and railway bookstalls in September.

Or James Naughton recently published a version of Bohumil Hrabal, Total Fears: Letters to Dubenka (Prague: Twisted Spoon Press, 1998). He has also been completing a new edition of his language textbook Colloquial Czech. He reports that his son Alexander has been taking A-levels ...

Or David Phillips spoke at conferences in Buffalo (New York), Tokyo, and Cape Town and spent time at the Humboldt University in Berlin. Together with colleagues in the Universities of Stockholm, Berlin, Bourgogne (Dijon), Madrid, and Lisbon, he has been awarded a grant of 1.25 million ECU for a four-year project with the E.U.'s Training and Mobility of Researchers Programme, involving the development of research methods in comparative education.

The Magazine sends congratulations to Mrs Anne Ridler, wife of Emeritus Fellow Mr Vivian Ridler, who recently won the Cholmondeley Award for poetry. As The Times reported on 19th June 1998, the eighty-five year old has been a prolific writer during her life, having put together several collections of poetry, written plays, biographies, and criticism; translated opera libretti from Italian into English; and edited a number of books. Apart from her loyal fans, one of her poems being published on the Underground last year, and a small award from an American publisher, literary fame and acclaim has eluded her until now. Mrs Ridler started writing poetry as a young girl and was a secretary and assistant to T.S. Eliot when she worked at publishers Faber and Faber in the 1930s and 1940s.

Mr Martin Slater visited Singapore and Malaysia in November 1997 as part of the University's admissions team.

Mr Robert Venables' primary occupation continues to be that of Leading Counsel practising from chambers in Lincoln's Inn and specializing in taxation, trusts, and related areas. He appeared before the European Court of Justice on behalf of Death Cigarettes, a case concerned with tobacco and alcohol purchased by mail order. He will be appearing on behalf of Lady lngram's executors in the House of Lords in November 1998, in a bid to prevent the country homes of England being destroyed by death duties. He has appeared in the Court of Appeal in cases involving international taxation. He is making his criminal debut this autumn by leading an appeal in an important case of alleged fiscal fraud. Other clients on whose behalf he is litigating include , the Arts Council and an association of arms dealers, in the wake of 'uu.ÂŤ , . le.

Confidentiality prevents him from mentioning many qf ... ~ .tlgh-profile matters upon which he has advised.

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He has given lectures this year in Oxford, London, Edinburgh, St Helier, St Peterport, and Cambridge. He has become Consulting Editor of The Corporate Taxation Review, as well as of The Offshore Taxation Review and The Personal Tax Planning Review. He is the Taxation Editor of The Charity Law and Practice Review and is a member of the Consulting Editorial Board of The EC Tax Journal. In 1997, he published the third edition of his Inheritance Tax Planning. The seventh edition of his Non-Resident Trusts is scheduled for publication in the summer of 1998.

He is the President of the Council of Crusaid, the national Aids fund-raiser, and the Director of the Yves Guihannec Foundation, which is donating the digital organ being installed in the Sheldonian Theatre.

Dr Robert J. Whittaker last summer (1997) led another expedition to the Krakatau Islands in Indonesia, continuing the long-running studies of the ecological succession. The particular goal was the re-measuring of the two thousand or more trees and saplings in the permanent forest plots. He was assisted by a group of students, including three SEH undergraduates. He is currently seeing through to the presses a book on Island Biogeography, to be published later this year by OUP. He is continuing to edit the journal Global Ecology and Biogeography Letters, published six times a year by Blackwell Science (why not visit the web site : http://www.blackwell-science. com/products/gebl.html. Further information on the Krakatau work can be found somewhere within the School of Geography's web site (http://www. ~.ox.ac.uk/ ).

Sir David Yardley is just starting his tenth year as Chairman of the Oxford Preservation Trust. He continues as Chairman of the Examining Board and also the Awards Panel of the Institute of Revenues, Rating and Valuation. He has been reappointed by the Lord Chancellor as Chairman of Leasehold Valuation Tribunals and Rent Assessment Committees until the autumn of 1999, when he must cease to do this work as he will be over 70. On the conversion of the Securities and Investments Board into the new Financial Services Authority, he was reappointed as Complaints Commissioner for the FSA until the transitional stage has been completed, probably on 1 January 2000. He continues as Visiting Professor at Oxford Brookes University. He will be Director of the Oxford-Oklahoma Law Programme in July 1998. He has published the title Ombudsmen in Atkin's Court Forms, vol 28.

Dr Amy Zavatsky continues her work on the mechanics of human joints, this 'past year concentrating mainly on the knee and the elbow. She gave papers on knee ligament injury at conferences in Oxford and Nice. She recently returned from the week-long World Congress of Biomechanics held in Sapporo, Japan, where she spoke on the kinematics and mechanics of diarthrodial joints.

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Glass bowl engraved by Prances Whistler (daughter of the engraver Laurence Whistler, CBE) and presented to the SCR by Emeritus Fellow Mr Vivian Ridler.

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THE MIDDLE COMMON ROOM "It was a good year; a good year, it was!"

That is my rather stilted attempt to think of what our MCR Butler, Julie McGann, might say about the previous year in the MCR. Julie always has a snippet of wisdom for each day and a bit of advice for every situation. As many an MCR member has learned while suffering through the stress of exams or a dreary December day, if there is a silver lining in the dark cloud, Julie painted it there. Fortunately, this year there were few dark spots that needed painted over since the MCR again had another fantastic year.

How does it happen? The Teddy Hall MCR draws people OJ;_iginating from all over the world (among the nine residents of Brockhues Lodge alone, five continents were represented), reading subjects as different as art history and zoology, and staying for degrees of various lengths (this year there was a large number doing one year courses). We have an uncanny ability to mould this diverse community into a socially cohesive unit. It often happens over a cup of coffee or a dinner conversation, but it would not happen without the amicable auspices of the MCR Committee, Julie, and all those who go into making St Edmund Hall the friendly place that it is.

This year's MCR members (generally speaking a well-balanced group interested in academics, sport, and socialising) met in Michaelmas Term. For matriculation, we were fortunate to have a sunny day as we proceeded from the Front Quad to the tune of the Teddy Bears' Picnic emanating from an undergraduate's room. Oddly enough, the term ended much as it began. The Teddy Bears' Picnic was an unusual 'Christmas Carol' at the MCR Christmas Dinner. The Christmas Dinner was again an occasion for conviviality. After the final 'Floreat Aula' was toasted, the MCR headed to the dance floor for a bop in an attempt to show that the graduates still had a few moves left. The year also got off to a strong start in sport. Dave Eadie single-handedly tried to show that the MCR has a stake in the Hall's sporting tradition, playing for the University in both Field Hockey and Cricket. The MCR also organized both a women's and men's crew.

"I am a great eater of beef and I believe that does harm to my wit." So said Sir Andrew Aguecheek in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. Hilary Term ended with the annual Hearne Dinner, a sumptuous celebration by MCR members and their advisors. A generous portion of beef featured prominently on the menu, but, unlike Aguecheek, everyone seemed to enjoy the evening and keep ,their wits intact. Can the same be said of the MCR Burns Night? A certain madness was in the air that evening, but it was unclear whether it was caused by the haggis; toe ~Lv ttish bar,~iper that led a procession from the MCR to the Old Dining Hall, Burns's po~try, or .~.~ o -¡-~rous amount of 'John Barleycorn' 22

that was flowing. To continue with the theme of the Bard, our future lawyers were given a chance to dispute one of the most famous legal cases when the MCR ventured to Stratford to see The Merchant of Venice. In sport, we seemed to be running for our life as the Hash Race and Teddy Hall Relays featured prominently on the calendar. The MCR also fielded a football side that should be ready for the next World Cup. (Ready to watch it at least!)

During Trinity Term, members were able to take breaks from viewing this year's World Cup and studying for exams long enough to enjoy spring in Oxford. An unseasonably cold June did not dampen our spirits even when it rained on our Garden Party. (For the second year in a row!) The MCR men's crew, however, was a bit dampened after accidentally taking an unexpected swim during their training. Nothing is better than a good cup of tea on a rainy day, one of the reasons that the High Tea, a new tradition in the MCR, has been such a success. This High Tea celebrated the Queen's Birthday. We all learned that a Braai is the South African version of a BBQ, and that it is a great thing to do after the end of term. Finally we cannot overlook the May Morning celebration at Freud's that showcased the MCR's musical talents. Mike Milner's band kept the evening lively, and Claire Pointing and John O'Doherty added an air of sophistication with their jazz duets.

One other major event was the Trinity Term Dinner, at which the contributions of the former MCR Committee were recognized. I would like to take this opportunity to thank them again for their hard work and dedication.

Luke Powell, Dave Skeet, and Mike Milner served as President, Secretary, and Steward respectively. Harald Braun also served as president for a term. Mike Tomko, Monica Oberkofler, and Steven Fisher will be taking over this year and hope to continue the MCR's fine tradition of success.

M.A. Tomko I President

THE JUNIOR COMMON ROOM This has been a remarkable time for the Teddy Hall JCR for individuals and as a body, with participation and success in a wide variety of activities.

On the sports field, Teddy Hall has sustained its record of excellence. Teddy Hall was victorious in the Westminster College "Rugby 7s". And our strength in Hockey was maintained by capturing Women's and Mixed Cuppers and the Women's League. Badminton and Netball teams also brought trophies to the , Hall; to be installed in the new trophy cabinet in the Buttery. The Men's' Football second also won in Cuppers, aided by hearty and loud Hall terrace support. Summer VIIIs saw all crews, pa~tjcularly . n::.c ¡women's crews, ,,, ,. <>r'1 ¡ strengthening their positions.

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Channel 4 encountered Teddy Hall in the shape of Will Arnall-Culliford's appearance on the quiz show "Fifteen-to-One" and Kate Evans beat off strong competition to become a Murdoch Scholar at The Times this summer. The Hall's presence in student journalism, both radio and press, was continued this year. Our first Alternative Prospectus rolled off the presses, accompanying the Freshers' Handbook in offering a students' view of the Hall to potential and incumbent students. The JCR and SCR, who take pride in their ¡c ontribution to the Target Schools scheme, are also in discussions to improve the Hall's appeal to female students.

Our growing academic reputation was bettered again this year. Last year's 12th position in the Norrington Table was surpassed. Significanrimprovements in results have perched us at 8th position; quite rightly a source of pride for Teddy Hall students and tutors. The SEH Music Society again hosted a series of sell-out concerts in the Wolfson Hall, from classical and orchestral to modern jazz, while the Christmas Revue provided a fantastic preview of Hall talent; ranging from the Drama Society's Shakespearean comedy to a revised version of the number one "Perfect Day" by the JCR committee. The Ball committee as ever worked hard this year, the now famous "Time to Bear All?" campaign making a successful event. On the night, the Hall was transformed in an imaginative and conceptual way by the Fine Arts students.

Teddy Hall JCR played a vital role in current political debates, its dying reputation of apathy passing away. Marches and campaigns against the introduction of tuition fees and cuts in university funding were consistently attended by large numbers of Hall students. The Hall is known for its diversity, and the introduction of added financial constraints to future students has been fought by our students. Though tuition fees have been implemented, many concessions have been won and Teddy Hall can be proud of the part it played in the campaign.

Teddy Hall saw the creation of its first Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual organization. "Pride" was set up by the JCR Welfare Officer and LGB Rep Craig Marshall, with the aim of raising awareness of issues regarding sexuality.

Pride's first event attracted many people from college and outside. Next term will see the appointment of a new, elected "spin doctor" post with the portfolio of handling all JCR publicity. One of their roles will be the editing of the new JCR newsletter, "Bogsheet". At JCR meetings, regularly clocking up record attendances, undergraduates voted to investigate the possibility of sponsorship and discussed matters such as the regulation of marijuana.

A 12ft Elvis Presley and a giant hamburger appeared on the SEH RAG float in Hilary Term. The "SO's America" theme to the Hall's entry was organized by the Charities vffice. ,, Rq,ss ~ ,)XOn and A]; " . k, providing a colourful spectacle on the day. The Teddy Hall versH.11 : '" "Blind Date" was also held 24

earlier in the year, with all proceeds going to charity. The Ultra Vires fund continued to make contributions to a range of charities, particularly those in which undergrads have a personal interest. The Hall's ability to host great bops and events was continued; traditional May Day champagne and strawberries, hand-in-hand with the more modern bops in the Wolfson Hall. First year Rob Macpherson also hosted a very successful ceilidh in the Wolfson Hall for the Scottish Society. Never before has the Hall witnessed quite so many kilts.

After the retirement of Sir Stephen Tumim as Principal, the JCR expressed discontent with the lack of communication between it and the Governing Body during the decision-making process. The members of the Governing Body were responsive in listening to the students' views, and after a string of meetings, there are plans in progress to improve the situation and restore a sense of unity to the college. The unprecedented JCR sit-in was both a protest and a plea that the legendary "Hall Spirit" should not be damaged. It was during that week that I received many letters and communications from old members expressing views on our stance; I would like to express my gratitude for the invaluable contribution of those old members.

The year has been one of great activity and change for the JCR, with achievement and attainment in a large spectrum of areas. We will, however, always be the one and only Teddy Hall.

J. Houghton I President

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CLUBS AND SOCIETIES THE ATHLETICS CLUB

Captain: James A. Dempsey The last year has been a good one for Hall Athletics. It started with a good intake of freshers, out of which Nick Hamilton and Lucy Johnson were selected to compete in the Freshers' Varsity Match in the 400m and long jump respectively. It was a good match and an under-strength team went down only narrowly away in Cambridge.

The next event on the calendar was Cuppers. The men's heats and the women's final both took place in Hilary term. Unfortunately there was not ~nough interest to enter a women's team, but the men put up a strong performance for the second year running. In a very close contest, with standards throughout the University considerably improved from last year, the team just missed the sixth place in the final, but performed very creditably in the process.

On to Trinity term, and the Varsity Match loomed. This proved very successful for Hall athletes. James Dempsey, who was elected to the position of Centipedes' Captain on the O.U.A.C. committee last year, had the job of selecting and managing the second team. This second team included Laurence Smith, who had a very demanding day competing over the hurdles at llOm, 200m, and 400m. He ran very well, especially over 200m, where he claimed second place.

In the Blues teams, the Hall had three representatives. Lucy Johnson won her Half Blue competing in the long jump and triple jump, achieving the required Half Blue standards on the day. In the men's team, the 400m was an all Teddy Hall affair, with James Dempsey and Nick Hamilton as Oxford's representatives in the Blues. It was a very hard race, which James Dempsey just managed to hang on to win. Both these athletes, who were also selected for the 4x400m relay, won their Half Blues. It was great to see a large and vocal Hall contingent come down and support on the day, which saw Oxford win the men's Blues by only 2 points, 111109.

At the AGM, following the Varsity Match, James Dempsey stepped down from the O.U.A.C. committee. Nick Hamilton, however, was elected to the post of Centipedes' Secretary for the coming year.

J.A.D .

THE BADMINTON CLUB Captain: Mark Naylor

The team put forward another strong performance this year with a convincing win against Wadham in the Cuppers Final. The dedication of the players was what uitimately won it for us. Ian and Chris Valvona put in outstanding performances and we1c: unbea:l..c.!'< t-hroughout the competition.

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THE BOAT CLUB

Captains of Boats: Thomas A. Doyle and Benjamin J. Grout Women's Captain: Laura J.F. Shallcross Secretary: Matthew S. Parish Treasurer: Geoffrey Lloyd Men's Captains' Report The rowing calendar began this year with the traditional freshers' drinks party kindly sponsored by Urenco. The evening was a success with many freshers arriving at the Boat House the following morning eager to row. We managed to form three novice eights, one of which consisted entirely of MCR members and the other two of undergraduates. All of the boats were coached by the Captains and the old 1st VIII oarsmen. After a few weeks of consistent training, the crews began to settle and the prospects for the Christ Church Regatta looked very encouraging. All of the crews entered the Unipart Nephthys Regatta, held on the Isis the weekend before, to gain some valuable racing experience. The two undergraduate boats rowed well over, but after progressing through two rounds, each was knocked out. The MCR crew, however, did not fare so well.

One of the bigger novice crews on the river, and therefore quite fancied, they suffered from a coxing error which resulted in them hitting the Green Bank with some considerable momentum after only eight strokes.

The following week brought the long-awaited Christ Church Regatta.

Unfortunately, the MCR crew were knocked out early due in part to unlucky draws, the first one, for example, against a large crew from a postgraduate college which had been training particularly hard all term. One of the undergraduate boats also lost their first race because, in the heat of the race, the four man's seat fell off the slide. To lose in such circumstances brought disappointment to a crew which had trained very hard during the term. This novice regatta has a repechage system in place, however, to guarantee all crews two races if they should be unlucky in the first round. Both of the undergraduate crews thus progressed through to the second round and won another race each on Friday, putting them both in the third round draws. Then disaster struck: a combination of heavy rain the night before and a strong head wind caused O.U.R.C. to cancel the Regatta on Saturday morning. The cancellation was a shame for the crews who had trained so hard and enjoyed representing the Hall in their first two regattas. Despite the inability ofthe VIIIs to reveal their full potential in the later stage of the Regatta, the Captains were pleased that the crews had shown so much commitment and promise and that the novice programme had contributed to the already strong pool of oarsmen on which to base selection for the Torpid crews.

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They were able to consolidate their rowing in Michaelmas in the new four, 'The Christopher Phelps', while the rest of the Boat Club was improving. They entered a few head races as well as the O .U.R.C.'s Autumn IVs Event, in which we came twelfth out of sixty entries. The remaining oarsmen from last year's 2nd and 3rd VIIIs formed a development squad which was to act as a feeder crew for the 1st Torpid and comprise the main part of the 2nd Torpid. With coaching funds made available by our Friends, we were aole to hire two professional coaches from Oxford Brookes University Boat Club. They coached the development squad to a high standard with at least five outings a week, in addition to having weekend outings at Godstow to make use of new facilities, such as the launch. This development crew competed at the Cambridge Winter Head, producing a mature row and beating several full Oxford and Cambridge 1st VIIIs. Two weeks later they went on to win the Unipart Nephthys Head Race on the Isis, for some their first rowing pot.

With a good base of novice rowers, a strong development squad and the returning 1st VIII Colours, prospects looked good for the Men's Boat Club at the end of Michaelmas Term. We decided to hold a training camp in Noughth Week of Hilary term to form provisional 1st and 2nd VIIIs, but floods and river conditions meant that we were unable to do any rowing when we first returned to Oxford. After a frustrating week of land training and erg tests while we waited for conditions to improve, rowing began in earnest when the river calmed down at the beginning of First Week. Initially, four men's VIIIs were training, which with short days and restrictions on the number of crews allowed on the river per college, proved to be an organizational nightmare.

After a couple of weeks, the cold weather and early mornings proved a bit much for the 4th Torpid, who soon lost interest, so we entered three VIIIs for Torpids, entering a 3rd VIII for the first time in many years. This meant that the 3rd VIII had to qualify for a place in Torpids. At rowing-on, they emerged as the fastest new crew qualifiers, and once Torpids had begun, they made rapid progress up the bottom division during the week, with one bump on the first day and a double over-bump on the Friday. Some very mature rowing was displayed by the crew, comprised entirely of people who had represented the Hall in the novice regattas in the previous term.

At the beginning of term, we were worried that finding people willing to row for the 1997 2nd Torpid would test all our powers as Captains after last year's unfortunate record-breaking fall down the divisions. However, those from the development squad who didn't make the 1st VIII joined the two best novices and formed a close-knit crew which was a mix of somewhat varying proporti.)ns and styles. The aii-American bow four and the British stern four formed a strong and enth ¡ <:i 1~~;~ alliance that went on to bump twice over the week after suffering the I.¡ ,,e of being bumped themselves on the first day 28

by Wolfson. The 2nd VIII were caught by Wolfson after catching a boatstopping crab just under Donnington Bridge, but they exacted revenge in fine style the following evening by bumping Wolfson back in a matter of ten strokes.

A week before Torpids, the Captains hosted a crew dinner for the 1st VIII at Vincent's Club. The evening proved to be a dangerous one. After much merriment and too much fine wine for some, the Treasurer Geoff Lloyd decided that the occasion constituted a good opportunity to start "collecting" Boat Club subscriptions. A furore ensued, in the aftermath of which the two-man managed to fall over and dislocate his elbow. This meant that a suitable replacement had to be found with only a week to go. Fortunately, an excellent replacement was immediately available in Tommy Doyle, who had been given permission by O .U.B.C. the week before to row in Torpids, but had decided not to for fear of upsetting the existing crew so near to the start of the competition.

After a few shaky outings at the weekend, the crew had settled and was looking forward to taking the opportunity to get back into the 1st Division. The wellknown difficulty of bumping up into the 1st Division after having rowed over at the top of the second proved to be well-founded, and we were unable to bump on the first two days. We had to fight off an aggressive Wadham crew whose race plan emphasised a very fast start, i.e. they knew that a crew heading a division will be able to find a comfortable stride only later on in a race rowing in clean water. On Friday, the resounding crack of the Oriel 11 stroke-man's rigger being broken was heard, and shouts of "Hall!" from the Boat House resounded again, as for the first time in several years the 1st Torpid had bumped, putting us back in the 1st Division. As on the last day of the Christ Church Regatta, it rained heavily on the Friday night, resulting in a stream which was considered to be too fast for rowing on the Saturday. We were all disappointed not to be able to consolidate our position in the 1st Division with another bump, but we were delighted that the Hall had regained its rightful position in the 1st Division.

Pre-Trinity Term training began much as pre-Hilary Term training had done -with poor weather conditions. The Thames Valley was heavily flooded over Easter and remained so for a fortnight afterwards, meaning that most colleges' training camps had to be cancelled. We were determined that this should not stop us rowing, as we considered a training camp to be a vital part of the term's programme, since not rowing until the start of term would only give us five weeks to prepare for Eights Week. In a bid to avoid bad river conditions on the Thames, a squad of potential 1st and 2nd VIII oarsmen chose to train on the Severn at Tewkesbury at the boat club of Cheltenham College, one of the Captains' old schools. After record floods there the weekend before the camp was due to start, it seemed unlikely that we wo.u.ld;b able to row daily and have an uninterrupted week's rowing, even thout. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘t:wrn g on the Severn is not 29

subject to any formal restrictions. However, we were able to overcome problems, such as the boathouse being flooded and the normal river edge being six feet under muddy water, with a good sense of humour. In the end, under Andy Gowans' direction, and with much help from the College's boatmen and some ingenious boating methods, we were able to enjoy a full week's rowing, while almost all of the other Oxford colleges' training was restricted to the gym. This opportunity to have at least two outings a day in small boats and inixed VIIIs was to prove immensely valuable, both in encouraging the development of a solid technique throughout the squad and in further improving fitness levels.

The provisional 1st and 2nd VIIIs were selected at the start of term, the 1st VIII strengthened by the return of Ben Grout from the 1998 Oxford Lightweight Crew and of Chris Armitage from injury. At the beginning of Noughth Week, both crews returned to Oxford to begin a daily programme of training at Godstow. The presence of the 2nd VIII at Godstow was extremely important for the 1st VIII, who were able to gain valuable race experience by doing many race pieces with them both side-by-side and in-line. Coached

by John Anthony of Oxford Brookes University Boat Club, the 2nd VIII trained consistently throughout the term looking stronger than many of the 1st VIIIs which were training on the same stretch. While the 2nd VIII settled down quite quickly, rowing confidently from an early stage, the 1st VIII took longer to find a comfortable rhythm and was still rowing significantly below full potential when they went with the 2nd VIII to the Bedford Regatta in 3rd Week. While the 2nd VIII rowed confidently, making the semi-finals in both the Novice Eights and Senior Four Eights, the 1st VIII were disappointed to go out in the first rounds of both of their events, Senior Three and College Eights. Despite being more successful in the Plate Competition for crews knocked out in their first rounds, these results were very disappointing, and it was felt that the crew needed change.

Returning to Godstow, determined that the crew would realize its undoubted potential, Andy Gowans decided to change the crew order. We stroke-rigged the boat so that the three Lightweight Half Blues formed the stern three, their similar rowing styles enabling them to set up a smooth rhythm. Following Lhem, tr.e boat was double-rigged so that both the four- and five-men were bow-siders. This kept the most ~xperienced oarsmen together and allowed the rhythm being set in the sterr.

Je transmitted faithfully throughout the crew.

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These changes had a dramatic effect, both in terms of speed and morale, and as Eights week approached it began to look as though the Hall was on its way back up towards the top of the 1st Division.

Eights Week arrived with the usual towpath banter, and Ben Grout was even interviewed on the Oxford student radio station, Oxygen FM, giving little away about the Hall's recent turn of speed. Among riverside observers, it was acknowledged that the 1st VIII, starting sixth on the river, was the fastest Teddy Hall VIII to have boated for some years, and that, in a side-by-side contest, it was almost certainly the second fastest crew on the Isis, behind the very fast Pembroke crew. However, Summer Eights is not a side-by-side contest, and to their eternal disappointment, the crew was prevented from obtaining their rightful quota of bumps by the vagaries of bumps racing. On Wednesday, they were hampered by Pembroke and Magdalen, who bumped .out in The Gut, forcing the Hall to take a. long detour that prevented them from catching Brasenose. On Thursday, with a very impressive display of smooth rowing, they inexorably overhauled Brasenose for a triumphant revenge bump on the Green Bank, and things were looking good for a further two bumps. However, despite looking to be much faster than New College, the Hall failed to attack the row on Friday and did not make the bump, finishing only a foot behind. All the pressure was on for Saturday. Unfortunately, it was not to be, and in one of the most unlikely scenes ever beheld on the Isis, the Hall returned to sixth position. Early on in the race, the Hall looked unstoppable, closing the gap on New College and rowing majestically away from a thwarted Brasenose crew. Outside O.U.B.C., the Hall had overlap on New College and the boathouse crowds were going wild. To be sure of the bump, the Hall waited until they had six feet of overlap, just outside the Hall Boathouse. However, to the total shock of the crowds, the rough water caused a boat-stopping crab, New College escaped, and with disbelief Brasenose made up six lengths to take an incredibly unlikely bump. The disappointment was unquantifiable after such a year, when expectations had been so great and everyone had worked so hard towards the year long aim of bumping at least twice in the top division of Summer Eights.

Meanwhile, the 2nd VIII, then the fourth highest 2nd VIII, were battling it out in the 3rd Division. They were bumped on Wednesday by a fast Pembroke crew whose experience reflected the strength of their 1st VIII. On Thursday and Saturday, they produced mature row-overs, on Thursday drawing away from Lincoln 11 and preventing them from getting blades. On the Friday, however, they were afflicted by the same misfortune as the 1st VIII had been on the Wednesday and had to take a detour to avoid crews who had bumped out ahead,of them: This meant that they were caught outside O.U.B.C. by the Lincoln'crew that they had avoided on the previous day. The 3rd Vlh( l1 .ich was almost the same crew 31

as that in Torpids, showed great commitment all term, having at least one of their outings each week at 5:30 a.m. They proved to be the Hall crew with the most exciting results, achieving bumps on Thursday and Saturday, but being overbumped on Wednesday and Sunday by "Schools" crews comprising former 1st VIII oarsmen who had decided to row in the lower divisions in their final year.

To conclude, this year has been one of mixed emotions for the members of S.E.H.B.C. The levels of commitment and spirit shown from ¡all of the crews during the year were outstanding, and of this the Boat Club can be proud. The 3rd VIII showed a level of commitment normally expected of higher boats, while the 2nd VIII, based on those who had starting the rowing calendar in Michaelmas Term, trained consistently hard at Godstow with the 1st VIII. The fact that the 1st VIII was unable to realise its undoubted potential is down to the cruelty of sport and is a reflection of how difficult it is to achieve bumps in the 1st Division, even when one crew is much faster than another. Off the water, the Boat Club has enjoyed a very successful year. In terms of equipment and coaching and general support, the system at Teddy Hall is as good as that at any other boat club in Oxford.

Finally the Captains would like to thank all those who have coached this year, particularly Andrew Gowans, Chris Nielson, Mark Lauder, Huw O'Callaghan, and John Anthony. They would also like to wish the incoming Captains, Christopher Armitage and Simon Dolan, the best of luck for the Club next year.

The 1st VIII, Summer 1998: Christopher Armitage (Bow), Michael Broadwith, Paul Reynolds, David Phillips, Thomas Doyle, Benjamin Grout, Richard Jackson, Mark Bleeze (Stroke), Antonia Dittner (Cox) In recognition of their performances in Eights this year, the following have been awarded 1st VIII Colours: Michael Broadwith, Thomas Doyle, and Benjamin Grout.

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Women's Captain's Report The Women's Boat Club has been extremely successful for another year running. The 1st VIII moved up two places in the 1st Division of Summer Eights and now lie an impressive fourth on the river. Plans are being made to begin the ascent into the top three crews next year. In addition, it is now the first time in the history of Teddy Hall that the women have been positioned higher than the men.

Individuals within the Boat Club have represented the Hall well this year.

Michelle Dollimore, a second year who was new to rowing when she came to the Hall, was unlucky to miss out on a place in the University Lightweight . : row eventuallv ending up as ninth person for the boat. The Summer Eight for chis year included a number of individuals who are all keen to trial for University rowing, and this should strengthen our position for next year.

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The Boat Club as a whole still flourishes. The purchase of a brand new Aylings boat at the start of Trinity Term and a set of cleaver blades ensured that we had the best equipment on the river. Unlike previous years, when the Women's Boat Club struggled to provide enough equipment for the number of people who were interested in rowing, we are now slowly beginning to be able to afford it.

A good intake of Freshers enabled us to form two excellent novice crews for the Christ Church Regatta in Michaelmas Term. As to how successful they would have been remains unknown due to very poor river conditions prohibiting racing. Torpids saw the progression of these freshers into the 2nd VIII. Their inexperience was rather apparent, and this boat moved down several places. The 1st Torpid was initially slow to move up, but made a good bump on the Friday, and started to look significantly more cohesive. Poor weather once again on the Saturday culminated in the cancellation of another day's racing. The Women's 2nd VIII made a valiant effort in the summer, moving down just two places from a very high position on the river.

Thanks once again go to Richard Fishlock, who tirelessly organizes coaching and finance on our behalf, and to the people who coached us during Summer Eights, Paul Berger and Kevin McWilliams. In addition, we would like to extend our gratitude to the Friends of the Boat Club for their continued support.

THE MEN'S CRICKET CLUB

Captain: Martyn H-B. Chu

Secretary: Alistair J.W. White

Having gained promotion to Division I at the end of last season, we had a solid year. Good all-round team performances earned us victories over both Balliol and Brasenose, but, somewhat frustratingly, we were on the losing side in ~ number of closely contested matches, including one against the current champions, New College.

Batting highlights of the season included two scores in the 80s from R. Korgaonkar . and a maiden half century by J. Moss-Gibbons. The bowling performance of the season was a hat trick for C. Eden against Brasenose. D. Eadie was a regular member of the Oxford University 1st XI this season, and C. Williams captained the Oxford University 2nd XI (the Authentics).

M.H-B.C. THE WOMEN'S CRICKET CLUB

Captain: Heidi N.V. Durnford

The Women's Cricket team had an encouraging season. We had convincing victories against Corpus Christi, Osier-Green, and Queen's. Upfortunate)y s nir narrow defeat against St. Hugh's meant that we were unable tb progress to the next round of the Cuppers competition.

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The team's batting throughout the season was consistently strong with good contributions from H. Durnford, C. Jackson, and A. Wahab. Notable bowling performances came from C. Harper, T. Pratt, and C. Pointing, who took a welldeserved hat trick against Corpus Christi. L. Whelan kept wicket vociferously and reliably. The following also played with commitment and enthusiasm for St Edmund Hall this season: H. Roberts, C. Harvey, S. Mastura, and S. Branch.

Many thanks go to our dedicated and patient coaches/umpires: ]. MossGibbons and N. Sudell.

Hopefully, continued commitment to, and participation in, Women's Cricket will precipitate change to the currently inhibiting and patronizing University rules of the Cuppers competition which prejudice this sport.

H.N.V.D. THE CROSS-COUNTRY CLUB

Captain: James A. Dempsey

At the moment, there is unfortunately a distinct lack of cross-country runners at Teddy Hall, with no one, as far as I am aware, training regularly with the University team. There was certainly insufficient interest to field a team in Cuppers. Hopefully this situation will be remedied next year. ].A. D .

THE DARTS CLUB

President: John]. Wagg

Captain: Duncan Wallace

At the start of Michaelmas Term 1997, there were only two goals for the Teddy Hall Darts Team. Firstly, to do what Harry Oliver could never do, and lead the team into the 1st Division. Secondly, and most importantly, to illustrate the "Effortless Superiority" for which Teddy Hall is famous (the sole purpose of the Darts Team).

We were denied the completion of our first goal because of the over-zealous supporting of our ancestors, which, to date, has denied us home darts matches and also games against St John's (1st and 2nd teams), Corpus Christi, and Pembroke. The second goal was practically completed before the season even began, with the likes of Daniel Pawson, Chris Ruse, and John "The Daddy" Wagg among our number, all of whom will be sorely missed next year.

All hope has not gone for next year's campaign, however, as Geraint Wheatley, Jon Hatcher, Pat Kelly, Sean Spratling, Charlie Robinson, PJ Howard, and the newly crowned college champion, Clivey Hollis, will still be effortlessly ~¡Iperior for at least one more year (probably hundreds in Clivey's case!). AL -i . rishes to Chris Valvona who will be leaving us for a year to spread the a, )e\ around the New World.

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As the dust settles on another enormous season for darts, there is just one vision. It is a beautiful vision, one of a new triumphant season, heralding a new home venue (t.b.a.), a new strip (probably), a new champion (hopefully), and, by the end of the season, the 1st Division!

D.W. THE FENCING CLUB

President & Women 's Captain: Eloise A. Smith Secretary & Men's Captain: Chris J. Morris

I am pleased to report another good year of fencing at the Hall, with success both within the University and at international level. Eloise Smith, a Full Blue from last year, has had a further season of good results, coming second in the British Championships and having a ranking of tenth in the world at Junior level. She also represented Great Britain at the Junior World Championships and is due to fly to Kuala Lumpur in the summer for the Commonwealth Games. Chris Morris gained a Half Blue in the Varsity Match in February as Oxford defeated Cambridge for the eighth time in nine years. He also was part of the team that won the BUSA Championships in May, Oxford's second victory in three years.

Once the University fencing was finished, the Cuppers competition gave the Hall a chance to fence together as a team for the first time in the year. In the Novices Cuppers, Alex Simm won the mixed foil, a result which gave Teddy Hall second place overall. In the main Cuppers competition, Eloise came second in the mixed foil and third equal in the mixed sabre, and Chris won the mixed epee. These results saw Teddy Hall take a comfortable victory, well ahead of the nearest college, old rivals Queen's.

With more good young fencers having gained places to study at Teddy Hall next year, the long tradition of success for the Hall at fencing looks set to continue.

C.J.M. THE ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL CLUB

Captain: Matthew M. Scase

The 1997-8 season has been very successful for some of the Teddy Hall footballers and an exceptionally average one for others. The 1st XI finished fifth in the League and got through to the second round of Cuppers. The 2nd XI won Cuppers with a 4-0 destruction of Somerville's 1st XI. The college also dominated the Trinity Term Five-a-side Competition, with th~ ,13-!eam losing narrowly in the semi-final, and the A-team winning 2-0 ¡. ,.- ~ ble in the final. Last year's sweeper James Probert made some .. n¡ev1 :and earned a 35

Blue at the same time. He also poked home two goals in the Varsity Match (Oxford 4, Cambridge 0), much to the amusement of Barry Chuckle.

With the loss of so many Teddy Hall stalwarts from last year, the start of the season was always going to be difficult, especially without Neil Gillespie for the first half of Michaelmas Term. With only two points from the first four games, it was going to be a struggle to avoid relegation. However, fired up by a goal from Patrick Kelly deep into the second half of extra time in our first-round Cuppers match against Univ., our League form picked up, and we beat Westminster 4-0, much to the disgust of their number 10. An important 4-2 victory against Christ Church followed. Bolstered by a blend of youth and experience, which we had failed to put together thus far, goals flowed from the feet of Mike Grundmann, with a goal of the season contender from fresher Charlie Light.

We started Hilary Term staring down the barrel of the proverbial gun, requiring three wins from the remaining five games against some of the strongest sides in the League, starting against the "auld enemy" Hertford, a team we were apparently ,iinxed against. But refreshed from the Christmas break, we went one up early on and kept things tight thanks to the ever-vocal goalkeeper Craig Williams, who was very effective (when he played on the right pitch!). We were then robbed late doors against St Peter's by a highly questionable refereeing decision. Anthony Shackleton was blown up for a disgraceful tackle, when he clearly took the ball and missed the player, much to the distaste of Nigel Sudell. The St Peter's free-kick specialist then stepped up and slotted the ball into the bottom right-hand corner, grasping victory 3-2.

After a tight, but encouraging, 0-0 draw with New College, we badly needed points against Lincoln, whose unblemished record read: played 10, lost 10. We turned up with seven men, and everyone's favourite referee, Stan Whealdon, started the match. With Nigel in goal and two rugby players on the field, we quickly went 2-0 down. As more people rolled up around half time, we looked more solid thanks to Ollie Bootle, a colossus at the back, and we started to press forward. A route-one goal and a solo effort from Charlie Light brought things back to 2-2. A grateful Captain was able to step up and bury a right footer from inside the six-yard box after Lincoln were unable to clear from a corner. With our League position safe, we played our final match of the season against Corpus and Linacre at home and took victory 2-1 with another vital goal from Charlie.

The 2nd XI were seemingly charmed with their draw in Cuppers. After the JCR elections, Stu "Eastgate" Armstrong found himself able to play for the Hall. UaAI;'mthe steady hand of Geraint Wheatley, we stuck nine goals past Brasenos" • ~ I r. rui~fjd to a semi-final against Oriel. In the build up to his finals, Ntt, • ·r slot in which he was able to leave the library 36

and shore up our defence, eagerly stepping up to grab a goal in our 3-0 victory.

Iffley Road beckoned and some selection nightmares lay ahead for Geraint.

Geraint stuck to the players that had seen him through thus far and organized pre-match champagne for the title contenders. Somerville had beaten us 11-0 in the League only weeks beforehand, and the talk on the terraces was of how many they would send crashing past Craig in the ensuing match. After a tense first half, the score was 0-0 and the possession had all been Somerville's.

Nobody gave Teddy Hall a second chance. An inspirational half time talk and the rising Hall spirit saw us start the second half much better. From a break on the right, Stu found himself one-on-one with the previously untried Somerville 'keeper. He was decidedly ropey, and Stu easily stoked home the first goal. This was followed by goals from me and Will Pearson, and in the closing seconds, Stu hit a 40-yard rocket from a free kick, cleverly reading the wind and dropping the ball behind the sprawling arms of Somerville's goalie. The crowd erupted as Geraint lifted the 2nd XI Cuppers cup, and well it was deserved.

I'd like to thank everyone who has helped with the organization this year and wish next year's captain Charlie Light the best of luck.

M.M.S. THE RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB Captain: Car! A. Lavin Vice-Captain: Richard G. Woodfine 2nd XV Captain: Richard J. O'Donoghue Secretary: Patrick Lance O.U.R.F.C. Varsity Honours: C.A. Lavin & J.R.J. Sharples (Blues) R.G. Woodfine (Greyhounds) S.J. Lance & J. Badman (Whippets) S.E.H.R.F.C. Colours: S. Hollis, D.J. Pawson, R.G. Woodfine, J. Badman, P. Lance, T.R. Evans Player of the Year: S. Hollis Most Improved Player: D.W.M. Rattigan MICHAELMAS TERM

First, I would like to assure everyone that all is well at S.E.H.R.F.C. The club spirit is as strong as ever, and membership has risen up to 45 this year, causing the Buttery to be louder than ever. On the rugby front, one could say that we were slow starters to the 1997-8 season. A young, inexperienced team struggled in the newly formed six-team 1st Division. Despite good wins over Worcester and Exeter, a few narrow defeats meant that we finished fourth in the first round of matches. Injury hit us badly in the second half of term, and we relied on a team virtually full of freshers. Despite excellent performances by Tom Evans and Neil Taylor, we did not manage to win any of the la~r 'Jr""' League games of the term. This was obviously a very disa;:moi.,~ · .ugby for the first team. However, the 2nd XV were muc • , : · _J ~ · , .vinning four 37

out of their five matches under the leadership of Richard O'Donoghue. On the social side, perhaps the tour of Blackpool was the highlight of the term. It was a 'good team building exercise', one might say.

HILARY TERM

The lads came back to college after Christmas desperate to redeem themselves and bring back the success to which S.E.H.R.F.C. is accustomed. You would not believe the transformation that occurred. A combination of now experienced freshers and players returning from injury led to a formidable force to be reckoned with . Before Christmas, I would have said that we needed a miracle in order to stay in the 1st Division. However, after crushing a touring Cambridge college, we swept the floor with New and Brasenose, thereby securing our place in the 1st Division for next season.

Next was the all-important Cuppers competition. As a warm up to the Cuppers matches, we played the Teddy Hall O ld Boys XV. In a very enjoyable afternoon of rugby, the All-Star Old Boys team took a convincing early lead.

However, it was to be a game of two halves, as a combination of the introduction of some of our University players and the fact that most of the Old Boys were far from their peak fitness, led to an equalling of the score. I think that there was a couple of points in it, but whoever the winner was did not matter, as it truly was the taking part, and not the winning, that mattered.

After a great deal of training, we developed a team that was sure to do well in Cuppers. Our first match was against Magdalen, whom we hammered 60-0.

Next stepped up Jesus College, the unbeaten double League champions.

Fortunately, a spirited Tedd y Hall performance meant that they did not remain unbeaten for mueh longer, as Justin Sharples went under the posts for a memorable and crucial try to clinch the match. Unbelievably we met Keble in 38

the semi-finals for the third year running. Again, they had a stronger team on paper, as it included many University players, but this year we were not grasping tightly to stay in the game, but rather outplayed them in every aspect of the match. With ten minutes to go we were leading by seven points, until a rare missed tackle allowed Keble to equal the scores. As you can imagine the Hall supporters were as loud as ever, and the players were playing their hearts out, until they were broken by a last minute penalty which Keble slotted over the posts to win the match. Rugby can be such a cruel game. Are we cursed by this dreaded Keble College?

TRINITY TERM

The season did not stop in Hilary term for the Hall, as we worked towards the Intercollegiate Seven-a-side Tournament. We entered the competition with a ten-man squad that included seven freshers. The favourites were, of course, Keble, who were not satisfied with their own eight University players, but who also added two others to their squad from outside the college. Wins over Christ Church, Lampter University (Wales), and St Hugh's gave us the opportunity to take our revenge over Keble. This time we had to win at all costs, and nothing was going to stop us. Excellent performances by all seven players and great tries

by Joe Hanson and Neil Taylor led to an impressive 17-5 victory. It felt so good to win the tournament and receive something for all the hard work we had put into it, and especially beating Keble in the final. Now that the deadlock IS broken, there is no way they will beat us in Cuppers next year!

Next year looks more prosperous than ever for S.E.H.R. F.C. Yes, we will miss the scrummaging power of Sa m Hollis and Jus tin Sharples, the dynamism and leadership from No. 8 of Jeremy Badman and the experience of Dan Pawson, but the League side will not have to rely on inexperienced freshers due to the talent we have in next year's second and third years. The introduction of a few more postgraduates will strengthen our Cuppers campaign. New Captain, Tom Evans, is sure to have a successful year ahead of him.

Finally, we will be having an Old Boys dinner after the match versus the S.E.H. Old Boys some time in January/February. If interested, please contact Tom Evans later in the year.

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THE MEN'S HOCKEY CLUB Captain: ]ames T.D. Moss-Gibbons

The college hockey side once again dominated both League and Cuppers competitions. The last three seasons reveal a remarkable set of results - a hat trick of League and Mixed Cuppers triumphs, and although unable to repeat last year's success of winning Men's Cuppers, a creditable, if somewhat disappointing, second this time around.

Having lost the very great majority of our mid-field and forward lines at the end of last year, there may have been some cause for concern about how we might have fared this season, especially with all three tit~es to defend.

Nonetheless, we retained our solid base at the back, upon which previous success had been built. With Dave Howes in goal, Mark Thomson at sweeper, and Craig Williams at centre-back, keeping the opposition out was never going to be a problem.

Our defence of Men's Cuppers began very unassuredly, extra time being required to defeat Oriel (3-2), with South African and Blues' superstar Dave Eadie bagging a brace and Thomson, the eventual winner. Having received a first round bye, we comprehensively beat Hertford 7-0 in the quarter-finals.

Much confusion surrounded exactly who our semi-final opponents would be, but to cut short a story of farcically callow proportions on the part of Brasenose, we ended up having to play both them and St Peter's in semi-final games. The latter were beaten comfortably 6-0, whilst the game against the former went all the way to flicks. A combination of superb 'keeping and assured flicking saw us to the final. Sadly, the furore over the semi-final resulted in the date of the final being changed, and as a result, we were unable to field our strongest side on the day. In a very evenly fought contest against Queen's, in which our other Blue, Tom Matthews, continually strove to exert his influence on the game, and Steve Parmenter twice hit the post, we lost 1-0.

So to the next competition, where our Mixed Cuppers squad looked, and indeed proved to be, extremely gees leeltiflg strong. Again, unconvincing in the early stages, we eventually qualified from the group stage to dispatch Univ. 3-0 in the quartercfinals. We then came across Worcester in the semi-finals, and after scoring an early goal, had to defend resolutely for virtually the entire game to keep out a talented side. Queen's once again awaited us in the final, but this time, we totally outplayed them, despite the unflattering 2-1 score. The undoubted highlight, particularly for the massed ranks of Hall supporters, was Craig Williams' sin-binning - as far as his tackle was concerned, he seemed to ~ playin~ on the wrong pitch. He nonetheless trotted off knowing that the bit between our teeth, we were not going to allow this title to be me~,\quished.

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Retaining our League title was always going to be much more difficult than it had been last year, and it was only realised on goal difference, albeit a vastly superior one. This was due in no small part to our remarkable 20-0 drubbing of St Hugh's, a game in which PJ Howard notched an absurd treble hat trick.

Of our ten League games, we won eight and drew 1-1 with both Keble and Merton-Mansfield, whilst scoring sixty goals and only conceding four.

As far as the make-up of the side was concerned, its backbone has already been mentioned. Nonetheless, Dave Howes was often unable to play due to being the dedicated academic that he undoubtedly is, but he was always ably replaced by Dave Andrews who, in fact, had a couple of blinders during the latter stages of Mixed Cuppers. In addition, the Martyns, 'terminal rugby injury' Chu and 'farcical hockey kit' Williams were extremely solid on the flanks of the defence. Clive Jeffrey and James Sutherland were competent deputies at the back when required, whilst the skipper had an interesting season in a holding role, just in front of defence. Dan 'soprano' Tonkyn and Neil Taylor were tremendous finds from the first year, and, along with Matt Parish, they bossed many a game from mid-field. Up front, PJ Howard and Ali 'Sox' White were both hugely impressive, the former not surprisingly ending up as top scorer after his efforts against St Hugh's. Of course, our two Blues players, Dave Eadie and Tom Matthews, added immense talent and drive to our Cuppers side, and both, happily, will be around next year.

With less than half last year's side returning, it was tremendous to see plenty of new faces come into the team and play their part in its continued success.

Many thanks to everyone who played and the very best of luck to Dan Tonkyn, next year's skipper, who, I trust, will have a side capable of branching out into all three competitions once again.

J.T.D.M-G. THE WOMEN'S HOCKEY CLUB Captain: Sonya F. Branch Secretary: Claire M. Jackson The Women's Hockey Club had a successful and enjoyable season. With an influx of talented freshers and the return of Katy Edwards from abroad to join our already strong base, we had a firm stand for the Cuppers competition. We qualified top of our group, beating Pembroke (who had 4 University players) 5-0, Brasenose 7-0 (whilst fielding only 7 players), and Keble 9-0 (well, it's always a joy to beat Keble at anything). In the semi-finals, we played Queen's on a glorious day in the Parks with a large contingent of support, and despite one of the umpires being from Queen's, we still managed to beat them J ,.O,owith ~onrd superb work up the left wing by Josie Waskett .and Caroline Dyer. The firialr ;,~ .¡ a closely fought match against a strong Triillty/LMH side, but our passingJIII 41

dribbling were overall superior, leading to a 2-1 victory and the winning of Cuppers for the first time.

Many thanks to everyone I've dragged out of the JCR at the last minute to make up the side as well as to those who have been so dedicated and motivated throughout the season. The talents of those moving on will be missed, especially Amber Prestidge who has been a tremendous goalie, but I hope that Caroline Dyer, as new Captain, will keep the talents of the Hall's hockey squad moving onwards and upwards. Finally, "Well done!" to Josie Waskett and Sonya Branch for playing in the Women's University 2nds, and let's hope to see more freshers at the University trials next October.

S.F.B. THE ICE HOCKEY CLUB Captain: Tom Huberman

Most of the time ice hockey is not taken seriously as a sport, more of just a fun knock around. The fact that the earliest sessions don't start until 12.30 a.m. contributes much to this view. The highlight of our year is the Cuppers tournament which takes place in Michaelmas Term. This year we fielded three teams, all of which made it to the last 16 teams (out of around 50-60), our furthest-placed team getting as far as the semi-finals. As usual, there was plenty of spirited Hall support from the sides.

Enthusiastic after the Cuppers tournament, Teddy Hall's own ice hockey sessions were started up, taking place every Tuesday throughout Hilary and Trinity Terms. These enabled us to have more playing time than is available in the University run sessions. The advantages of this were shown when we won one of the minor tournaments organised towards the end of Hilary term.

Thanks to all those who made it through the early hours to come and play.

T.H. THE MEN'S POOL CLUB Captain: Matthew S. Parish Secretary: Helen E. Simpson

The Teddy Hall Men's Pool Team again entered three teams, made up of players from all years, including two members of the University team, in the Michaelmas League. The third team, captained by Dave Andrews, were successful in being promoted from Division 4A. The second team, captained by James Mace, retained their position in Division 4C with a team that included a number of first-year players who will hopefully continue to play for the team in the future. The first team, comprising Dave Spence, Matthew Parish, Andy Hogan, James Moss-Gibbons, Joe Henson, and Duncan Wallace, had a good start in the League with a convincing win against Keble, but after a mixed season, finished fifth in the 1st ~¡ ivision .

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At the time of writing, the Cuppers competition for which Teddy Hall had a large number of entries, is still in progress. Dave Spence is due to play in the quarter-finals of the singles competition, whilst the team will play St John's in the semi-finals.

H.E.S. THE WOMEN'S POOL CLUB

Captain: Amanda Clapinska Founded in 1995, the Teddy Hall Women's Pool team is now one of the best In the University Women's League. Undeservingly denied a place in the finals of Cuppers and beaten narrowly into third place in the League this year, the team - Suzanne Weller, Fleur Loveridge, Carys Pugh, Ginny McGrath, Alex Fawcett, Vicky Williams, and Heidi Durnford - have all performed outstandingly throughout the year, despite the over-enthusiastic, match-related tension of their Captain, Amanda Clapinska.

University places beckon for several of the players next year, most obviously Suzanne (who probably would have played in the Varsity Match this year if she wasn't so good at archery as well!).

As for me, my initial feelings of horror at entering a college lacking a women's pool team in 1995 have been turned to those of motherly pride- I won't lie! The commitment and talent of the team has made my Captaincy over the years very easy and enjoyable. Best of luck to Carys in leading the Teddy Hall girls to League and Cuppers success next year and also to Suzanne in her role as President.

A.C. THE SAILING CLUB

Organiser: Stuart A. Robinson On paper, it may have seemed that the SEH sailing team had a reasonable chance of doing fairly well in the 1998 Cuppers competition by virtue of having two University sailors on the team. However, it soon became apparent that this was not to be when the first day of the competition was blown out and the date for the second competition was set as the day after the Hall Ball. The result of this was that a rather depleted and hung-over SEH team made their way to Farmoor, feeling ever so slightly the worse for wear. They comfortably beat Oriel twice, but they did not quite possess the concentration to beat an on-form Worcester team and hence were denied progress to the semi-finals.

Both Nicole Johnson and Stuart Robinson have continued to represent the University at the BUSA competition and other events. Stuart narrowly missed out on a Varsity Match place, whilst Nicole looks set to gain another Half Blue in the Women's Varsity Match in June.

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THE SWIMMING CLUB

Captain: Claire L. Burton Despite the obvious talent and enthusiasm of many members of the college, a lack of facilities has, over the last few years, led to the disintegration of a Teddy Hall swimming team as such. This year, however, we were fortunate in being able to field a strong team in Cuppers, which took place in the Second. Week of Trinity Term. In spite of stiff competition, the men's team acquitted themselves magnificently, achieving second place. Special congratulations go to M . Irish and C. Tinson for reaching the individual finals for 50m fly and to M. Irish for his place in the hotly contested 50m freestyle final. The women's team were hampered by a general lack of swimmers; our thanks go to those who did attend and support the Hall. In the overall joint competition, we achieved a good result, coming a close fourth and hopefully laying the foundations for even greater success in the coming year, when I pass the mantle of authority onto C. Eden. Judging by this year's results and the gradual rejuvenation of the swimming club, the forecast for the next season is an excellent one. I fully hope that soon Teddy Hall will once again be in a position to prove its effortless superiority in this sport.

C.L.B. THE CHRISTIAN UNION

Representatives: Sarah A. Stenning, Mark J. White With over ten finalists leaving the C.U. at the end of Trinity Term 1997, it was encouraging to welcome several freshers (mostly physicists!) into the C.U., as well as new members from other years. Michaelmas Term saw the annual house party in Charlbury with Queen's and St Anne's Colleges; some old members ran seminars, and the weekend was a very enjoyable start to term.

At the weekly meetings, we looked at St John's Gospel, and Hilary Term saw us distributing copies of John's Gospel to each fresher. This preceded the annual O .I.C.C.U. 'mission', a series of talks and events for members to invite friends to, and later in the term we studied Psalms.

The new representatives took over at the start of Trinity Term and they have continued to encourage us in the living out and sharing of our faith with those around us. Meetings have seen a variety of issues covered: prayer, justice issues, and how we worship. The Chaplain, Duncan MacLaren, led a discussion on suffering, and we are very grateful for his support.

James R. Thomas THE HEARNE SOCIETY

Presidents: Jacky A. Klein & Alistair J.W. White After a period of dormancy. the Hearne Society enjoyed a welcome recovery in the last academic year. The Presid~'1ts attempted to fuse college historians 44

from all years and from the academic staff in a non-academic environment, and this attempt was thoroughly successful. The Christmas Dinner was well attended, and after a rousing speech from our guest The Reverend Cowdrey, the President, Mr White, entertained us all with his loquacity, paying particular, and moving, tribute to members of his immediate family. Hilary Term was marked by the reinstated Annual Hearne Society Supper, held in college, where we were delighted to be joined again by The Reverend Cowdrey, as well as by Dr John Davis (Queen's) and Dr Maria Misra (Keble), both of whom have long served the college and are highly popular among the students. The year will end with an informal drinks party, to be hosted by Dr David Priestland; this promises to be similarly relaxed and jovial. The Presidents would like to thank Dr Priestland for his help over the year, and both he and Dr James Clark for their continuing support for the integration of students and tutors within the college History School. We wish next year's Presidents, Alexandra Fawcett and Barnaby Sandell, every success and hope that the revival of our oncebeleaguered society will prove enduring.

J.A.K. THE MUSIC SOCIETY

Representatives: Antonia

J. Dittner & Hannah J. Skrinar

A particularly talented intake of freshers meant that music-making at the Hall prospered during the academic year 1997-8. The traditional Freshers' Concert took place on 17th November. Our five new instrumental award-holders gave some excellent perfomances, including Bach's Double Concerto for Oboe and Violin by Katharina Spalek and lain Au-Yong, and some Scott Joplin ragtime favourites by Daniel Sokol. Most notable was a sensitive account of Pergolesi's popular Stabat Mater by the superbly matched voices of Choral Scholars lsabelle Cosgrave and Ambika Chadha. The three new first-year music students kept their side up with Neta Spiro contrasting part of Bach's Suite in C Major for solo 'cello with a performance by Pamela Schartau of a 'cello arrangement of Rachmaninov's famous and affectionate Vocalise. The new Organ Scholar Daniel Beach cast aside the king of instruments for a more subtle and agile flute in Gossec's whirlwind Tambourin. The programme also featured a high-quality performance of Rachmaninov's Trio Elegiac No.1 by the newly-formed "Virchow Trio" (lain Au-Yong, Pamela Schartau, and Jonathan Knibb). After a successful first year, they hope to appear at the Holywell Music Room in the near future.

Hilary Term's musical offering by Teddy Hall students took place on 12th March and was the final event organised by Hannah Skrinar and Antonia Dittner. The programme featured the first concert appearance of the Chapel Choir for several years, singing the beautiful Mp.zart Ave Verum and Purcell's tearful 'Thou Knowest, Lord, the Secrets;:f.j)f our Hearts'. The other performances 45

tended towards the virtuoso with a brilliant arrangement from Mendelssohn's A Midsummer Night's Dream for flute duo (Hannah Skrinar and Adam Liston), Vivaldi's rousing Double Trumpet Concerto (Tom Huberman and Jonathan Gray) and Khachaturian's grotesque Tocatta played by lain Au-Yong.

In Trinity Term, fresher Daniel Sokol took over the leadership of the music society. His first " invitation" concert took place on 14th May and included a moving account of Svendsen's Romance by lain Au-Yong and a ¡saucy rendition of Bizet's Carmen show-stopper 'L'amour est un oiseau rebelle' by Isabelle Cosgrave. The Senior Member of the Music Society, Basil Kouvaritakis, joined lain Au-Yong in the form of three outrageous duos by Shostakovitch. The concert was concluded in the most lively way with a couple of¡ rags played by Daniel Sokol in his own inimitable style! Further Music Society events in Trinity Term included a masterclass organised by Dave Skeet and led by the artist in residence Donna Stoering, who also gave a concert of salon music towards the end of term.

Teddy Hall students have also enjoyed success in University-wide musical activities. Early in Michaelmas Term, Hugh Miller played timpani unusually high above the stage at the Playhouse in a student production of Mozart's Cosi Fan Tutti whilst lain. Au-Yong, Daniel Beach, Tom Huberman, Adam Liston, Pamela Schartau and Neta Spiro all took part during the year in either the Oxford University Orchestra or the Oxford University Philharmonia (or in some cases, both!). The new Organ Scholar Daniel Beach also pursued his conducting aspirations with Beethoven and Mendelssohn at the St John's and St Anne's College Orchestra in Trinity term. Next year he hopes to audition for the conductor's post at the O.U. Philharmonia .

The Music Society hopes to continue having regular chamber concerts and also has plans to start a St Edmund Hall Orchestra if there is enough interest.

Robin N. Taylor THE PORTIA SOCIETY

President: Caroline H. Dyer This year the Portia Society has mainly centred on the social, rather than academic, aspects of studying law at Teddy Hall. There was a cocktail party for freshers in order to introduce them to friendly faces likely to be seen in the Law Library and a successful Portia Society dinner in Hilary Term with entertaining speeches from Professor Wyatt, Mr Briggs, and the previous President Dave Phillips.

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THE YEAR IN REVIEW NEW FELLOWS Dr Christoph Korbmacher is the new Fellow and Tutor in Physiology. After studying Medicine in Berlin, Paris, and Heidelberg, he received his doctoral degree (Dr. med.) from the Free University of Berlin, where he subsequently trained as a clinician in the Department of Nephrology from 1984 until 1986. He then joined the Department of Clinical Physiology, where he became interested in membrane transport physiology. After a post-doctoral fellowship from 1989-91 in the Department of Cellular and Molecular Physiology at Yale University in the USA, he returned to Germany where he joined the Physiology Department at the Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main. His main area of research is ion channels in the kidney. Ion channels are involved in the highly selective and regulated control of ion transport across renal epithelia. Their proper regulation is important for the maintenance of overall body salt and water homeostasis. A better understanding of these ion channels may provide the basis for new insights in the pathophysiology of common diseases such as high blood pressure. Dr Korbmacher is the author of many articles published in international scientific journals and has been invited to present his research at several international conferences. In 1995, he became "Privatdozent" at Frankfurt University. In January 1997, he took up his new position as University Lecturer at the University Laboratory of Physiology, Oxford, and in October 1997, his tutorial fellowship at St Edmund Hall.

Dr Andrew Steane was an undergraduate and D.Phil. student at St Edmund Hall from 1984-91. He was awarded a Junior Research Fellowship at Merton College, Oxford, and stayed there for two years before leaving for Paris in 1993 to take up a post-doctoral position at the Laboratoire Kastler Brossel of the Eco le Normale Superieur. He returned to Oxford in 1995 on being offered a Royal Society University Research Fellowship. He now heads a re< e:1 rch :)up in the Clarendon Laboratory, pursuing investigations in fundamemc atomic physics and quantum computing. His we' ¡¡' ~ 11she d in numerous scientific 47

journals. It includes several world firsts in the experimental control of atomic samples at ultra-low temperature and the discovery of some of the foundational principles of quantum information theory. Dr Steane has also taught physics at undergraduate and graduate level for ten years. He was made a Fellow of St Edmund Hall by special election in 1996, and currently holds a NonStipendiary Lecturership in Physics.

He was married in 1996 to Emma, nee Palmer; they live in Wolvercote.

Among his other activities are doing children's work for St Andrew's Church, Oxford, singing in the City of Oxford Choir, and doing voluntary work for the Oxford Short-Term Advocacy Scheme.

Professor John Kay is a new Professorial Fellow and Peter Moores Director of the Said Business School at the University of Oxford. His appointment coincides with the establishment at Oxford of an MBA programme and a decision by the University to undertake a massive expansion of graduate and undergraduate management education. He is a Director of London Economics, Britain's leading independent consultancy, a business which he established with Nick Morris ten years ago and which now has an annual turnover of ÂŁ6 million and offices in London, Melbourne, and Boston.

He began his career as a Lecturer in Economics at Oxford University, where he became a Fellow of St John's College at the age of 21. He then became Research Director and Director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies, developing it into one of the most-respected think tanks. From 198696, he was Professor of Economics at the London Business School.

Among many other activities, he is a Director of Halifax plc, Chairman of Undervalued Assets Trust plc, and director of three other investment companies.

He is a Fellow of the British Academy. His past activities include a period as a Director of the Investors' Compensation Scheme and membership of the Task Force which began the process of reforming the Lloyd's insurance market.

He writes a fortnightly column on economic and business issues in the Financial Times. His most recent book is The Business of Economics, published in October 1996 by Oxford University Press. He is the author of many other books and articles, including Foundations of Corporate Success and the standard work on the economics of taxation in Britain, The British Tax System, first published in 1978 (6th edition 1997).

v_ Ca\ ,_ r. ~rreaton was appointed to a William R. Miller Junior Research Fellowship in 1997. He 1 .Jt â&#x20AC;˘..,.edical student at Trinity Hall, Cambridge, and Merton College, Oxford, and got his medical qualifications in 1987. Whilst in 48

Oxford, he spent a lot of his time on the river and rowed for Oxford in the 1986 boat race. Following qualification, he trained as a physician in London and gained his MRCP in 1990.

He returned in 1991 to Oxford, where his research work since has been supported by Fellowships from the Medical Research Council and the Wellcome Trust. He still continues with some clinical work and is about to take up an MRC Senior Research Fellowship in the Nuffield Department of Medicine. His current research focuses on immunology, and he has a number of recent publications covering alternative pre-mRNA splicing, programmed cell death, and HIV. Dr Paul Matthews came up to the University of Oxford and St Edmund Hall as an undergraduate in chemistry in 1974. He stayed at the Hall until 1982, when he earned his D.Phil. .in biochemistry. In 1983, he began a medical course (again at SEH), but moved to Stanford University School of Medicine in 1984.

He graduated with an MD degree in 1986 and completed an internship in internal medicine at the Stanford University hospitals . From 1987-90, he was a Resident and later Chief Resident in Neurology at McGill University at the Montreal Neurological Institute. He returned to the University of Oxford in 1990 as an MRC (Canada) Clinician Scientist in the Genetics Laboratory of the Department of Biochemistry. From 1993-6, he was an Assistant Professor of Neurology and Human Genetics at McGill University. At McGill, he was responsible for the Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory and for a research programme in the cell biology of mitochondrial disorders, as well as acting as a Senior Scientist in the Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Laboratory at the Institute. After working as an advisor to Professor John Newsom-Davis in his development of a new brain imaging centre for the University of Oxford, Dr Matthews was awarded an MRC Clinical Research Readership and the Directorship of the new Oxford Centre for Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Brain. He moved full time to Oxford in the spring of 1996.

Subsequent work rapidly established the new facility on the John Radcliffe site, which was opened officially by Margaret Beckett, MP, President of the Board of Trade, on 20 April1998. The research group is growing rapidly, and the new Centre is becoming a major resource for neuroscience collaborations throughout the Unviersity.

Dr Matthews continues clinical work as an Honorary Consulta I' :.:1 i.Neur:Aogy at both the Radcliffe Infirmary and the John F ~ ¡' ¡ dos pi tal. He was elected a Fellow of St Edmund Hall by speci~l ~lecnon in Trinity Term 1997.

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Dr Christopher Cannon received his BA from Harvard University in 1987. He was a Fulbright Scholar in England in 1987-8 (at Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge), and then returned to Harvard for his Ph.D., which he received in 1993. From 1993-7, he split his time between Girton College, Cambridge, where he was a Research Fellow (1993-4, 1995-6), and the University of California, Los Angeles, where he was an Assistant Professor in the Department of English (1994-5, 1997).

He has worked on Chaucer and, in particular, Chancer's language, and his first book, Th e Making of Chaucer's English, will be published in the fall by Cambridge University Press.

Early work on Chancer's life led him to the Public Record Office where he discovered a previously unnoticed record pertaining to Chancer's life, as well as his own interest in the law. His recent work has therefore focused increasingly on the relations between English literature and law, and from there, on literary representations of political and ethical thought. He has pursued these interests in forthcoming essays on the rights of medieval English women, crime in Chancer's life and poetry, and criminality in Malory's Morte Darthur. His recent work has moved back to the earliest period of Middle English (1066-1300), and he is currently at work gathering his thoughts on this subject into a book-length study, tentatively titled, The Grounds of English Literature: 1066-1258.

Dr Tony Marchington was recently elected to an Honorary Fellowship at the Hall. He is Chief Executive of Oxford Molecular Group PLC and is one of the world's experts in computer-aided molecular design (CAMD) and the application of computers to the discovery of new pharmaceuticals. Dr Marchington has over fifteen years' commercial experience, both in large companies and in small start-ups. He was a student at Brasenose College, Oxford, where he gained a degree in Chemistry in 1976 and later a D.Phil. in the field of CAMD in 1979. Following this, he established one of the first industrial CAMD laboratories in the world for the Crop Protection Division of ICI (now Zeneca Agrochemicals). After three years of successful research work at ICI, during which he was granted a number of ir- 1ortant patents, he transferred to a commercial career, becoming a Product }v ger and later Marketing Manager for ICI, responsible for the marketing and se. of agrochemicals in 5outn ,'\xerica.

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In 1987, Dr Marchington left ICI in order to found Buxworth Steam Co. Ltd., a company established to purchase, restore, and exhibit period steam engines, fairground rides, and related vintage transport items. Buxworth Steam Co. grew rapidly and by 1997 had amassed fixed assets valued at over £3 million.

The company is now managed by family members.

In 1989, Dr Marchington established Oxford Molecular, a spin-off from the University of Oxford in the area of CAMD. Co-founders of Oxford Molecular included his former chemistry tutor, Professor W. Graham Richards, Chairman of Chemistry at the University of Oxford. Original and follow-on investors included the University of Oxford, Barings, a leading French venture capital company (Sofinnova), and a number of leading US venture captial groups. Over the next five years, as Chief Executive, Dr Marchington was responsible for expanding the business with successive tranches of venture capital funding which, by April1994, totalled £2.7 million. At this date, the company achieved a successful listing on the London Stock Exchange valuing it at £30 million and raising £9.3 million in cash.

Since flotation, Oxford Molecular Group PLC has acquired nine businesses, eight of them in the USA. These include Intelligenetics, a world-leading bioinformatics company, purchased from Amoco in September 1994; CAChe Scientific, the largest supplier of CAMD software in Japan, purchased from Tektronix in February 1995; and Genetics Computer Group, the world-wide standard supplier of software to study the human genome. These acquisitions were funded by two highly successful rights issues. In May 1996, the company raised £16.2 million, enabling the purchase, largely for cash, of four businesses: the bioinformatics division of Eastman Kodak, Health Designs Inc., the chemical informatics division of PSI, and the UniChem business of Cray Research Ltd. In May 1997, a second rights issue raised £32 million, enabling the purchase, again for cash, of Genetics Computer Group (GCG) and MLR Automation, a California-based software company. In May 1998, Oxford Molecular Group completed the acquisition of Chemical Design Ltd. in an all-share transaction.

Chemical Design is one of the world's leading companies in CAMD. These aquisitions significantly strengthened the Group's core business of integrated drug design software and the provision of contract research services. The company now has 250 employees, of which over half are in the USA, and a capitalization of £150 million. 1997 revenues were £15 .6 million.

Dr Marchington is a member of the Health & Life Sciences Panel of Technology Foresight and serves on a 19 man Committee on Competitiveness established by the President of the Board of Trade. He is also a Fellow, ofi -the Royal Society of Arts and Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry. ~ ~l/ les now being an Honorary Fellow of St EdmuBJ ha!: ;n Oxford, he is a me;«ber 51

of the Senior Common Rooms of both Brasenose College and Magdalen College. He has an honorary doctorate in Business Studies from the University of Derby. He is also Senior Consultant and Company Secretary for Flying Scotsman Railways Limited, a company set up to purchase and restore the world-famous locomotive "Flying Scotsman".

Dr Marchington is married and lives in Oxfordshire with his wife Caroline, baby son David, and new-born daughter Louise. In addition ro his hobby of restoration of vintage steam engines and fairground equipment, he is an avid amateur historian of the Industrial Revolution.

ST EDMUND'S DAY The sixteenth of November is the traditionally St Edmund's Day. As in years past, the Day was celebrated in 1997 with a service in the Chapel, followed by a special Feast in the Wolfson Hall. In addition to Fellows, old members, and a large group of undergraduates, a number of special guests were invited: The Vice-Chancellor Dr C.R. Lucas (also Master of Balliol College), Lady Tumim, Mr P.J. Fenton (Master of the Armourers & Brasiers' Company), Commander T.].K. Sloane, OBE, RN (Clerk of the Armourers & Brasiers' Company), Professor Alan Cuthbert (Master of Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge), Sir M.I. Goulding (Warden of St Anthony's College), Sir Waiter Bodmer (Principal of Hertford College), Lord Quinton (former President of Trinity College, Oxford) and Lady Quinton, Dr Evan Harris, MP (West Oxon), Mr Robert Jackson, MP (SEH 1965), Mr Peter Butler (SEH 1970, former MP), Dr A.F. Marchington (Chief Executive of Oxford Molecular, now an Honorary Fellow of the Hall), Mrs P Metham (Principal, Roedean School), Sir Donald MacDougall (former Chief Economic Adviser to the Treasury), Dr Hans Brill (President of the William Morris Society, Editor of Art and Architecture), and Mr Keith Carby (SEH 1970, recently retired Managing Director of]. Rothschild Assurance) .

The year 1997 marked the 30th anniversary of the Hall's alliance with Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge. The 1967-8 edition of the Hall Magazine records that on St Edmund's Day 1967 the Master and Steward of Fitzwilliam were for the first time guests of honour at our special banquet. Early in January 1968, the Magazine notes, the Principal and Dr Rossotti paid a return visit to Fitzwilliam, "making the perilous journey to Cambridge by car over snow and ice to dine at the College's foundation gaudy."

Although Fitzwilliam has changed the date of our special invitation to dinner to April, they have not been able to change the weather! This year Professor Ferguson and Dr Zavatsky made their respective ways to Cambridge in torrential rail's which flooded most of Cambridgeshire and the surrounding counties.

Never .eless, the kind and jovial hospitality they received made up for the bad weather. We all look forward t~ ~1any ,Il).Q!'e such exchanges in the future.

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THE EMDEN LECTURES The University Examination Schools served as the venue for this year's Emden Lectures. "The triumph of the hall in fifteenth-century Oxford" was the title of Dr Jeremy Catto's lecture, given on Tuesday, 4 November 1997. Dr Catto is Rhodes Fellow and Tutor in Modern History at Oriel College. The second Emden Lecture of the year was given on Tuesday, 5 May 1998 by Sir Michael Howard, Emeritus Professor of Modern History in Oxford. He took as his subject "Fin de siecle: reflections at the close of the twentieth century".

Both Lectures were extremely well-attended, and each was followed by a reception in the Old Dining Hall and a special college dinner in the Wolfson Hall. Everyone was very pleased to welcome such distinguished speakers to the Hall.

PROFESSOR KAY'S INAUGURAL LECTURE Professor John Kay is the new Peter Moores Director of the Said Business School at the University and also a new Professorial Fellow at the Hall. In February 1998, Professor Kay gave his inaugural lecture to a very large audience in the South Writing School of the Examination Schools. The Oxford University Gazette (12 February 1998) summarized the lecture as follows: The view that business and business people are or should be selfish in motive, narrow in outlook, and instrumental in behaviour was described as 'nonsense' by Professor John Kay, Peter Moores Director of the Said Business School.

Professor Kay, delivering his inaugural lecture, told an audience of Oxford academics and specially invited guests, that this view put forward by critics of business has, in the last twenty years, been enthusiastically adopted by business people themselves.

He said: "They routinely assert that profit is the defining purpose of business activity, that their responsibilities to society do not extend beyond the constraints imposed by law and regulation, and that their obligations to their employees and customers are essentially incidental to their primary duty to shareholders."

But, Professor Kay argued, companies with these values are rarely successful. Indeed, the association of business with values which are clearly at odds with those in, for example, education or health care, had blocked the necessary introduction of business into these activities, he said. Part of the problem was the claim that business was "only about profits" when Professor Kay's own research on the characteristics ' f,,,. exceptionally successful companies showed them to be particulfl ly profitable, but not particularly profit-.:>rier, '

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It is, he argued, an important distinction and a paradox that some objectives are best pursued indirectly.

In conclusion, Professor Kay said there should be no place for a rhetoric that describes business with metaphors from war or the jungle.

This "new macho talk" did not truly represent the values of successful business, or the majority of successful business people.

"Successful businesses are organizations which serve the needs of customers, provide a rewarding environment for those who work in them, which satisfy the requirement of those who finance them, and support the development of the communities within which they operate.

"In these broad terms, their objectives are identical to the..objectives of the University of Oxford. And that is why we have much to learn from business, as well as much to teach."

THE PHILIP GEODES MEMORIAL PRIZE AND LECTURE The Philip Geddes Memorial Prizes are intended to encourage undergraduates who want to pursue a career in journalism. They were established by the Hall in 1983 in memory of Philip Geddes, journalist and former member of the Hall, who was killed in the IRA bombing outside Harrods. Previous Geddes prizewinners now work in a broad spectrum of the media, including The Economist, Reuters, The Sunday Times, BBC Television, and ITN. This year entries were invited from members of the University who had, at the end of Trinity term 1998, completed their second year, and who had involved themselves in journalism (including radio and television) in the University and elsewhere. Candidates were required to submit examples of journalistic work, a description of the project on which the candidate wished to spend the award, and a letter from the candidate's tutor stating that journalism had not interfered with the candidate's academic work.

The 1998 Prize was judged by Dr Kate Flint (English Faculty), Ms Rowena Webster (Mirror Group), Mr Christopher Wilson (Trustee of the Geddes Fund), and Mr Stephen Farthing (SEH Fellow). The University prize of ÂŁ1000 was awarded to Rosie Murray-West of Corpus Christi College for an exceptional portfolio of published articles drawn from The Sunday Times and various student newspapers, including The Word. The College prize was divided, ÂŁ150 each to Ian Valvona and Sophie Hetherington. A Prize lunch was held on Wednesday, 3 June 1998.

This year, for the first time, a Geddes Memorial Lecture was given. The speaker was Mr Martin Bell, currently MP for Tatton, but better known in his former role as. a BBC war correspondent. He spoke to a large audience in the Examinatior .:hools, and his lecture was followed by a reception in the Old Dining Hall nd a weli-attendeJ college dinner in the Wolfson Hall. The 54

Oxford University Gazette (26 February 1998) summarized Mr Bell's lecture as follows: Journalists have an overwhelming moral responsibility to represent the truth and must never forget the effect their words can have on the people they report, according to Martin Bell, Independent MP for Tatton, who spoke at the Examination Schools on Friday, 13 February.

Mr Bell, former BBC war correspondent, made these remarks as he delivered the inaugural annual Philip Geddes Memorial Lecture, named after the 24-year-old journalist and former member of St Edmund Hall, who was killed by a bomb planted by the IRA outside Harrods in 1983.

In a wide-ranging speech, entitled "Making a Difference - the case for a principled journalism", Mr Bell drew on his thirty-five years' experience of reporting from the world's combat zones to persuade his audience that it was vital to democracy to allow journalists freedom to report even the most horrific events.

Citing the "good taste" censorship imposed during the Bosnian conflict in 1993-4, where war became "sanitised and prettified", he said it was the journalist's job to represent the whole truth. He conceded, though, that there was also a moral responsibility not to jeopardise military actions, and that there would be moments where self-censorship must be applied, even though journalists must resist censorship from above.

He added that there was always the danger that journalists themselves would be used as "propaganda machines" by warring sides. But their importance in reporting the late twentieth-century conflicts, particularly that of the television journalist using instant satellite communications, in the "age of the dish", had become more vital than at any other time.

But he also said journalists must care. "Journalism is not detached from the world. We are not creatures from another planet. We must not just report and go," he said. "We must be aware of the consequence of our work."

It has been proposed that a Philip Geddes Memorial Lecture be held annually as a forum for the discussion of practice and ethics in journalism.

THE HALL BALL Committee Chairpersons: Janine C. Machin & Lyssa R. Blumenthal The 16th of May saw this year's Hall Ball off with a bang. Perfect weather provided the icing on the cake for the Committee, who, after having sold out one week early, were forced to return almost one hundred cheques. The success followed a rather controversial publicity campaign in which "~¡< set of posters revealed the slow unveiling of a female posterior - t'he Ball g?.~.ned immediate 55

attention and proved unbeatable competition for the events held at Balliol and St Hilda's on the same evening.

The Ball boasted a fantastic line-up, including the band who played with Brian Adams and Mick ]agger at the society wedding of the year. Thanks to fountains, circular bars, stock exchange screens, and marquees, highlighted by a sugary pink and white theme, the Front Quad was transformed into a hive of activity; somewhat sottish students danced the night away to¡ the Caribbean steel band, the high energy rhythm and blues of the Boston Review and the intoxicating sound of traditional jazz band Dick's Six. Unique entz, in particular the "Ride of your Life", pulled in the punters with its promise of providing the most compromising positions for the guests, whi16t those feeling a little less extravagant let loose their animal instincts for a spot of kangaroo boxing! Seventies afro-mania took over the Wolfson Hall in the form of cover band Lovetrain, and karaoke became increasingly popular as the evening progressed. Tattoos were sported by those who braved the queues and the most infamous mavericks in Oxford filled the Old Dining Hall with the unmistakable sounds of shuffling cards and the stacking of chips. The massage parlour lured in its clientele with scented oils, and the food court attracted customers with an inviting aroma of the traditional hog roast - surprisingly in great demand at 1.30 a.m.!

We had relatively few successful gate-crashers this year, though this wasn't due to a lack of trying on the part of the crashers themselves! The first-aid crew were only confronted with minor cases, with the exception of one college member whose unfortunate condition warranted the over-night observation of the Committee. Everyone had left the venue by 3.15 a.m., many carrying a token gnome and most with the opinion that the night had been a great success.

The committee worked through the night to ensure that by 10.30 a.m. Sunday morning traces of the ball were barely visible. On behalf of Lyssa Blumenthal and myself, I would like to thank all of those involved for making the evening so memorable. ].C. M.

Many will have noticed framed posters from past Hall Balls hanging in the College Office. The Editor would like to do a special feature on these (or on the Hall Ball in general) in a future edition of the Magazine. Therefore, could anyone having Hall Ball posters or other relevant information please contact the Editor. Many thanks.

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BILL MILLER'S PORTRAIT

A Portrait of Bill Miller (SEH 1949), Benefactor and Honorary Fellow shown in the photograph above, was unveiled on Friday 8th May 1998 to honour his long and unstinting generosity to the Hall. Bill and his wife, Irene, were Guests of Honour at a Reception and Dinner, hosted by the Principal and Fellows. Sir Stephen, Lady Tumim, and 46 representatives of the Hall offered the wannest of welcomes to Bill and Irene, who were accompanied by a lively number of the Miller clan: Ian and Sayang Miller, Judith Mi ller, Andrew (SEH 1981) and Pippa Miller, Michael and Jane Tierney, and Konrad and Susanna Kaletsch. The artist, Humphrey Ocean, who had created Bill's likeness, joined the gathering.

Amongst many acts of philanthropy over the years, Bill Miller's most significant benefaction to the Hall has been to endow - in partnership with Bristol-Myers Squibb - the William R. Miller Fellowship in Biochemistry, the William R. Miller Junior Research Fellowship and William R. Miller Graduate Awards. At the same time, Bill has led an initiative amongst US-based Aularians to endow one of the Hall's medical fellowships .

For 13 years Bill has also generously sponsored the annual St Edmund Hall Dinner held in New York. This dinner forms the most important event in the US Aularian diary. At the 14th Annual Dinner on 20th November 1998 he and his committee hope to announce the full endowment of the medical fellowship - to be known as the American Fellowship in Physiology. Both General Sir Michael Rose and the Vice-Principal, John Dunbabin, will be present at the Dinner. Any Aularian- either resident in the US or visiting- wishin 2: rr..-" !tend the New York St Edmund Dinner should contact Gail Gil f ... cL vn 001 (212) 546 4412 or Fax: (212) 546 3468.

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OBITUARIES CECIL GRAYSON, CBE, MA, FBA Honorary Fellow (obituary reproduced by kind permission of The Times)

Professor Cecil Grayson, CBE, former Serena Professor of lt~lian at Oxford, died on April 29, aged 78 . He was born on February 5, 1920.

One of Cecil Grayson's consuming academic pursuits was the editing of rare and unknown texts from the Italian Renaissance. What turned out to be his final researches had recently led to his publication of some new material to celebrate the 500th anniversary of Piero della Francesca's death.

In all he spent 40 years as a teacher in Oxford (including an unbroken 31 year stint on the board of the Faculty of Modern Languages), 29 of them as Serena Professor. Latterly he was also senior fellow and dean of degrees at Magdalen College. His pupils at one time filled some 45 per cent of all Italian teaching posts in British universities, and a good proportion of Commonwealth and American university teachers of Italian count him as their mentor. He was just as well known in Italy and America.

Educated at Batley Grammar School and St Edmund Hall, Oxford, Cecil Grayson took a first in Modern Languages in 1947, his academic work having been interrupted by war service in India, where, along with a lasting affection for that country, he acquired Urdu. In 1948 he began lecturing at Oxford, and ten years later he was elected to the Serena Chair of Italian, and to his fellowship at Magdalen.

When he was elected president of the Modern Humanities Research Association in 1987, he gave his presidential address on the advantages and disadvantages of a literary life: the allusion to Leon Battista Alberti's De commodis litterarum atque incommodis was obvious. This had been the first of Alberti's writings on which he worked. With its warning against expecting too many material rewards from the academic life, it was a splendidly cautionary introduction, but it also offered assurance about the serenity which knowledge and intellectual fulfilment would bring him: "Yet if you devote your labour most diligently to all. the advice I've given you, young man, you will discover that letters are glamorous, most useful for attaining honour and glory and appropriate for obtaining the fruit of posterity and immortality".

That treatise not only underpinned Alberti's life but gave Grayson some moral and "'! ademic guidelines for his brilliant career. In 1949 he produc_ed, with the late Prote~sor Dionisotti, his lifelong friend and collaborator, an edition with commentary of Early Italian Texts. After the De commodis, it was 58

Alberti's unpublished writings which firmly established his scholarly reputation, providing him with his first major edition and a breakthrough into the Italian academic hierarchy, where he successfully promoted British Italian scholarship, notably by his active participation in all aspects of Italian academic life.

Thereafter he discovered and edited Vincenzo Calli's It Calmeta, which was hardly known to scholarship before Grayson showed that it contained the first pages of modern literary criticism. After this, he embarked on the massive task of editing what was then the national edition of the works of Alberti {Opere volgari), published between 1960 and 1973 by Laterza in the largest and most authoritative collection of Italian classics (to which no British scholar has ever previously contributed). At the same time he began editing Alberti's vernacular grammar, the first of its kind in Italian.

Grayson's essays on Dante's language and style, particularly in his Cinque saggi su Dante, and on the querelle de la langue in the 15th century now have the status of minor classics. For a quarter of a century he was president and secretary of the Oxford Dante Society, and he edited many of their essays for Oxford University Press, including The World of Dante in 1980. He was also instrumental in popularising in Anglophone countries the fine historical biographies of Roberto Ridolfi, three of which - Savonarola, Machiavelli and Guicciardini - he translated for the Clarendon Press.

He was a member of Italy's most celebrated academies, the Lincei, the Crusca, Arcadia, the Istituto Veneto, and Bologna's Commissione and Accademia delle Scienze. In 1974 he won the international Galileo Prize, and in 1976 the British Academy's Serena gold medal, three years before his election to the British Academy itself. His CBE in 1992 had been anticipated by Italy 17 years earlier with the award of the Commenda. Of all the accolades, special mention must be made of the honorary fellowship at St Edmund Hall in 1986 which gave him particular delight and, most recently, the conferment of honorary citizenship of Mantua; he was preparing to attend the ceremony when he was taken into hospital.

In the United States, Cecil Grayson had fellowships or visiting professorships at Yale, Berkeley, UCLA and New York University, and was fellow in residence at Chicago's Newberry Library. Twice he undertook long stints as a visiting professor at Cape Town and Perth, and he was a frequent visitor to those shores.

He and his wife Margaret, a Hispanist who also taught for a while at Oxford, were wonderful cultural ambassadors, and those who followed in their footsteps, even decades later, found goodwill abounding when they were mentioned.

The Graysons' zest for life beyond the academic confines mar>;f ' '>ted itself in many ways. One of their less likely activities was to d1we across America's immense uncluttered highways. These adventures began when, after a hard 59

term's teaching at UCLA, they had the brilliant idea of looking up car delivery firms in the American Yellow Pages and offering their services as driver and navigator. This allowed them to relax, to indulge their love of travel and exploration, and Grayson's delight in driving; the capricious variety of locations - and the often exotic vehicles - made it all the more appealing.

Margaret Grayson was a great source of strength to her husband, and they shared all their experiences with mutual pleasure and satisfaction. They enjoyed music and cinema, read voraciously, and were at home in urbane cosmopolitan society, but they also loved walking the lonely places of the world.

Cecil Grayson is survived by his wife, son and three daughters.

JOHN JAKUBOVICS, MA, D.Phil.

College Lecturer John died earlier this year after twenty-one years as a St Edmund Hall Lecturer. Over this period he acted very much as a second SEH Tutor in Metallurgy. He will be remembered by generations of SEH Metallurgists as somebody who helped them; somebody who made a difficult part of the subject easier to understand. Sir Peter Hirsch gave the funeral address and has kindly agreed for it to be reproduced below.

J.D. Hunt John Jaku- as many of us called him- came to this country in December 1956, a refugee from Soviet repression in Hungary. He was 18 years old at that time. He studied Physics at Bristol where he graduated in 1961 with First Class Honours. I met him for the first time almost 37 years ago when he applied to do research in the Cavendish Laboratory in Cambridge. His referee described him, then aged 22, as "a man of great ability and personal charm, who will go far". How true. John joined my research group and got his Ph.D. in 1965, and in 1966 moved to Oxford on a CEGB Fellowship held at Corpus Christi College. He became a University Lecturer in the Department of Materials in 1971, College Lecturer at St Edmund Hall in 1977, Fellow of St Cross in 1982, University Reader in Materials in 1997.

John met his future wife, Clodagh Ditchburn, in Cambridge, and they got married when he was in Oxford. They were blessed with two lovely children.

The family gave John much joy, and the stability, support, and a sense of belonging he needed in his country of adoption.

"A man of great ability and personal charm, who will go far" - but there were other qualities - his modesty, utter integrity and loyalty, and his meticulous and : t()P " ' entie ¡ ¡.~ approach to everything he did. And he was a very considerate, polite, and friendr)r ~. ~rson, always with a smile. Even in his last few weeks, when he bore his illness with great : "- -= .. :Jde, he managed the occasional smile.

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John achieved much in his life. First and foremost, he acquired a loving family. And he made many friends, many through his academic and scientific work in the Department, College, and elsewhere in this country and all over the world.

He was devoted to the Department, in which he spent most of his professional life. He was a popular and much respected colleague. He was an excellent and conscientious teacher. He was utterly dependable - if some chore had to be done properly, then John would be a safe pair of hands to entrust the job to. In addition to his many other administrative duties, his last big job was as the coordinator of the department's efforts for its first Teaching Quality Assessment

by HEFCE, a huge responsibility. As a result of his efforts, the Department scored 23 out of 24, an outstanding outcome of considerable importance to the Department and the University. This was a great achievement, and John's approach has set the standard for future assessments.

In his research he became an international authority on the study of magnetic materials, particularly, but not exclusively, by electron microscopy.

He himself pioneered many of the techniques. He was also an authority on micromagnetic modelling. He built up a flourishing group in the Department in this field, recognised as a centre of excellence by international standards.

He established many collaborative links both nationally and internationally.

His scientific work was characterized by great rigour and meticulous care. He would never publish until he was absolutely sure that the results and interpretation could not be faulted. And, incidentally, his grammar was always immaculate. Even so, he had about 170 publications to his credit, including two editions of his highly successful book on "Magnetism and Magnetic Materials". On the strength of these achievements, he was made a Reader in 1997. John was at the height of his scientific power- had he lived he would surely have achieved even more.

John got great satisfaction from his research projects and from the exciting new results which they produced. The publication of the second edition of his book in 1994 gave him much pleasure. He enjoyed teaching, particularly able and hard-working students, and making contributions to the development of new courses.

John's premature passing away is a tragic loss to Clodagh, Nicholas and Julia, and other members of the family, and he will be greatly missed by his many friends and colleagues. But he will be remembered - by his family as a loving husband and father, by the scientific community for his outstanding scientific work which stands the test of time, and by his many friends and colleagues in the Department, College and elsewhere -we will remember him wit)jiJ r~e ~ affection as an outstanding colleague, for the warm frier ' ,!iip he extended to so many of us, and for his quiet charm and g~ , â&#x20AC;˘:~ ,mile.

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PETER JANSEN, CBE Chairman of the SEH Advisory Board (extract from a funeral address by Bill Miller)

I first met Peter in South Africa towards the end of 1959. I had been sent there

by Pfizer to head up its troubled subsidiary and met this young man, around 19 years old, but with a maturity of business judgement way beyond his years. He worked very closely with me there in 1960, at the end of which I left for a bigger job in Paris, and persuaded Peter to come with me - he did not need much persuasion! Although I cannot claim any matchmaking intentions in moving him, it was in my Paris office that he subsequently ¡met Fran~oise.

When I left Pfizer for Bristol-Myers in 1964, he then workel in our British subsidiary for a while before moving on to bigger and better things, about which others are more qualified to speak. I can probably immodestly claim some important influence in his early business life and our friendship has been firm ever since.

Moving several years forward, Irene and I were privileged to be included in an anniversary party in December 1993 where we were struck and enormously impressed by the strong family relationships between the parents and their three sons. Peter was always striving to find the proper balance between his business career and his family responsibilities and in our judgement had done that very well. And then there were visits to the opera in Glyndebourne and New York.

So many happy memories of wonderful times together!

Peter also joined the Board of Advisors of my Oxford College, St Edmund Hall, and was more recently its Chairman. Although not a graduate himself, he unselfishly found the time to help guide the College in an in-depth examination of its aims as an educational institution and the best means of achieving them.

Our mutual friend, Alan Simmonds, and I were enormously grateful to Peter for assuming this responsibility which, like everything else he did, was handled very well.

Peter, your all too brief life was one of great success - both in family and business. We will all miss you, and even though we can never substitute for you, will try to support Fran~oise and your sons in the difficult period ahead as they try to readjust their lives. You were a very special person, and I can never convey to your family the depth of my feelings for you and about you. Rest in peace, Peter.

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FOR THE RECORD STUDENT NUMBERS On the college list during the 1997-8 academic year were 409 undergraduates (261 men, 148 women) and 107 post-graduates (68 men, 39 women).

MATRICULATIONS 1997 Undergraduates & Post-graduates Abo-el-Nour, Tamir Ibrahiem ................... ..... Warwick School Ali, Hussain Thoufeeq ......... .International Islamic University Malaysia Allen, Bianca ......... . ......... .. ........... University of London Armitage, Christopher Simon ............... .... Leeds Grammar School Barker, David Russell ........ .. ... .. ....... .. .. University of Durham Baxter, Rachel Katherine .. ........ ...... Croydon High School for Girls Beach, Daniel Charles .. ... ... . ... .. ....... St Olave's Grammar School Berman, David Michael ..................... .City University, London von Bixler, John Newberry .... ......... ....... Edina High School, USA Boffey, Matthew Anthony ................... Merchant Taylors' School Bootle, Oliver James Martijn .. . ............. ... ... Winchester College Booysen, Desire .... ........ ... . ....... .. ..... University of Pretoria Bowell, Ross Alexander ........ . ... ..... ..... King Edward VII School Bowman, Glen Graham .................. .... .King Edward VI School Boyd, Catherine Louise .......... . ........... King Edward VI College Cajuste, Pierre-Richard ... .. .................. State University of Haiti Chadha, Ambika ............ ...... . .........The King's High School Cheetham, Michael Ian .. ......... .. ....... .Luton Sixth Form College Cheng, Richard Chi en-Wei ... . .. ..... ............. Monmouth School Chew, Chin-Yee .......... ... . .. .Hwa Chong Junior College, Singapore Choudhury, Sadiya Asghar ... .. . . . . . ....... . .... ... Kinnaird College Clarke, Gina Helen .. .......... .. The University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne Cook, Alison Victoria .. .... ... ..... . ....... .. . .... Southgate Schofl' Cooper, Timothy ...................... Camborw: Community College Copsey, Nathaniel William ...... .. .. ..... ... .. ... .... Bexhill College 63

Cosgrave, Isabelle Marie .. . ... ............... King Edward VI College Coxon, Russell Alan .......... .... .. .... ... .Nottingham High School Das, Saurabh . .......... . ... .. .... .. .St Stephen's College, New Delhi Daulby, Mark Colin ......... .. ..... .. .... .. ......... Eton College Dawson, Kai Glyn Engelien ... . ................. King Edward's School Dolan, Simon Peter ............ .. . . ... .. ... . .... .. P.enwith College Dolby, Luke Christian . ... . ..................... All Saints RC School Dyer, Caroline Helen .......................... Brockenhurst College Eadie, David John .... ... . .. . ............ . .. University of Cape Town Eden, Christopher ........... . . . .... . ... . ... .. .. Winchester College Edge, Titus William Clive .... . ... . ............ University of Newcastle Ertl, Hubert .. ... .... . ...... .. ............ University of Birmingham Estry, Graeme Alexander ....... . .... ... .. Manchester Grammar School Evans, Thomas Rhodri ....... .. ..... .. .... . ... .. ... .. Regis School Farmer, Tessa Elizabeth ...... . .. .. Birmingham Institute of Art and Design Fawcett, Alexandra Elizabeth Foyle ...... .Chichester High School for Girls Finicelli, Andrea .............................. University of Brescia Firth, Charles Richard Bartholomew ........... Kingston Grammar School Flowerdew, Jonathan Paul . ... ........ . .St Brendan's Sixth Form College Forman Hardy, Victoria Sian . .. .. .. .... .... . ... . ... Tudor Hall School Gaywood, Richard Michael ...... .. .. Croesyceiliog Comprehensive School George, Flemming James .. ... . . ..... .. ...... Merchant Taylors' School Goldsmith, Clara Emily ....................... . .. Tiffin Girls' School Gough, Stephen Robert ......... . . . ................ .Eltham College Gray, Jonathan ..... . ................. .Bolton School, Boys' Division Green, Louise Mary . ... .................. Bodmin Community School Grice, Denise Rachel ............. . . ... .......... Greenhead College Grimston, James Waiter ........ . .. . ............. . .... Eton College Gupmcio, Juan Cristobal .... . .... Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile Guth, Karsten .. . ... .. ... . . . . .. .. Georg-August-University of Gottingen Hagan, James Martin .. . ............. . ........ King Edward's School Hall, Daniel James ... . ....... .. ........... .. ...... Halliford School Hall, Jessica . . ................ ... ..... . ... Winchester School of Art Hamilton, Nicholas Stewart .............. . .. . ....... Dulwich College Hancock, Christopher James .. . ........ . .. ... ... .. Shrewsbury School Hanson, Joseph ... . . . ....... ... .............. St Katherine's School Hardwicke, RichaJrd Grove .......... . .. Loughborough Grammar School Harthan, Mark Stephen .... . .. .. . . ......... . ... . . . .. Clifton College 64

Hogan, Kelly Anne .. . .......... ... ......... Beaconsfield High School Hook, Andrew William Leonard .................. Bournemouth School Howard, Dominic Peter-James .. . ...... .. ..... ... Marlborough College Irish, Matthew Edward Alphage ......... .... Haberdashers' Aske's School Ishaq, Nauman ..... .... . ............. . .Haberdashers' Aske's School James, Rhys Cadwgan .............. .. . . ... . ..... Monmouth School Jamieson, Holly ... . .. ................... . . . .. .. Tiffin Girls' School John, Stefano Pasquale . ... ............. . ..... . .... European School Johnson, Lucy Alison ......... .. .. . . ... ......... Oxford High School Johnson, Steven David ........... .. ...... .... .Prior Pursglove College Jose, Christopher David Ramsay ..... . ........ ... .. St Laurence School Kim, Jae Jung . . .. .. . . .... . ... .. ... . . ...... ... . .. Brown University Kirkland, James Andrew ................ .. Nicholas Chamberlaine School Koncewicz, Rachel Margaret ............... . ........ St Mary's School Korgaonkar, Mohan Russell ...... . .............. .Westminster School Kothari, Suveer .. ...... .. ... ... .. ............... Brentwood School Lavery, Patrick Thomas .......... . .......... . ... .Westminster School Lawson, Emily Jane Ruth .. . ................. University of East Anglia Lee, Mark Howard . .. ..... . .... . ............ Poole Grammar School Lewis, Penelope Anne .......... . ....... ... ....... Cornell University Light, Charles Andrew Armstrong . . ..... ..... .. ...... Farnham College McGrath, Virginia Jean ...... .. ... ...... ... .. .. Marlborough College Macpherson, Robin John Allan .. . .... . . ...... Merchiston Castle School Mannens, Wolfgang Norbert ................. . ... University of Leiden Marsden, Robin John .... ... .......... .Lincoln Christ's Hospital School Mather, John James ............ . ..... . . .. .... . ....... New College . Maukonen, Ville Kullervo ....... . ..... .. .International School of Kenya Meeson, Sally ... .... ......... ... ..... .Newcastle-under-Lyme School Moore, Robin William ........... . .. . .. . ... ... .. Honley High School Morris, Anna Caroline ........ . .... Blessed William Howard High School Nakashima, Hiroyuki . .... . .. .... ..... . . ..... . .. University of Tokyo Norrie, Kirsten Margaret . ......... . ..... . ..... . .. Leith School of Art Oberkofler, Monica Jean ........ .. ............ . . .Dartmouth College O'Connell, Dean Warren .... . ... .. . . .. . .. . .. Langley Grammar School O'Doherty, John Philip ... . .... . . . ...... . ..... .Trinity College Dublin Ogilvie, lain .. .... ...... . ..... .... .. . ....... .Jo~m Leggott Lollege Oswald, Jennifer Margaret Anne . ... . ..... . ..... . ..... Conyers School 65

Palmer, George William John ...... . ..... .. ... . .City of London School Parker, Natalie Catherine . ... .. ........... .. .. .Pate's Grammar School Pate!, Shoaib .......... . ... ... ............. King Edward VI College Parmenter, Stephen Howard . ...... . .......... .University of Melbourne Pawar, Amol Pratap . . .......... .. ... Stuyvesant High School, New York Peck, Victoria Louise .. ........ .. ..... ... Woodford Lodge High School Penny, Daryl .......................... . ... .. .... The Judd School Pickartz, Elke ............ Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universitiit Bonn Pointing, Claire Christina Lewis .. ... ..... .... .College of Law, Guildford Prestney, Benjamin Nicholas . .... .. .... Colchester Royal Grammar School Prince, Thomas Samuel ........ . .... . .. .. Bolton School; Boys' Division Printzos, Michael .. ... .. .. ... ...... .. ... Athens GCE Tutorial College Pugh, Carys Ann ............. . ........... .. ... .Tiffin Girls' School Ralph, Peter William ............. . .......... . ..... St Albans School Ramiah, Ananthi ..... ... .. .... .. .... .............. HELP Institute Reynolds, Lucy Alice ....... .. .................... Wellington School Rieger, Christopher John . . .......... ... .... .University of Pennsylvania Routledge, Olivia Jane Kerr . ..... .. .......... . .. Perse School for Girls Sandell, Barnaby . ..... . ......... .... ............ Bryanston School Saunders, Sarina Anya ................. Brighton and Hove High School Schartau, Pamela Jutta .. . ... .... . ....... . ... .. .F-V-Stein-Gymnasium Scurlock, Lucy Anne ... ... ... .. ....... . ... .University of Nottingham Setlogelo, Mompati Ishmael ....... ..... .University of the Witwatersrand Shackleton, Anthony James ...... .. ...... .Bolton School, Boys' Division Sharples, Justin Robert James . ... ................ Macquarie University Simm, Alex James ... .. ... . .............. . ......... Radley College Slack, Kirstin Danielle . ........... .... ........... Arnold Hill School Smith, Andrew James ........ .. ........ Queen Mary's Grammar School Smith, Benedict Simon ... ..... ......... ... .. ... ... .H ymers College Smyth, Petrina Mary .. .. . . .................. . .Trinity College Dublin Sokol, Daniel Kenji ...... . ....... .... ... . .... .. .Winchester College Spalek, Katharina .... . .. .. ................ Ruprecht-Karls-Universitiit Spiro, Neta ... . . ............... .... ....... . . .. .... Forest School Sprigade, Almut Ragna . . . . . . ...... . ....... Humboldt-University Berlin Stalvies, Charlotte ............. ... .... .. ... .. .... St George's School Stenning, Sarah Anne ...... .. ................ The Ralph Alien School Subasinghe, Subasinghe Arachchige Hasitha Ayesh Lakmal .... .. .. ... .. .. ...... .. ..... .. ..... Colombo International School Sun, Rui .. ...... . ..... University of Foreign Trade and Economy, Beijing Sutherland, James Alastair . ............. . ..... .. ... Wellington School 66

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DEGREE RESULTS FINAL HONOUR SCHOOLS Economics and Management Ili Jacqueline Cook Ilii Christopher Ruse Engineering Science, Part I Pass Daniel Berovic, Thomas Brain, Jonathan Moseling, William Perry, James Thomas Engineering Science, Part II Class I Robert Marrow, Ian Muetzelfeldt, Benedict Rogers Class Ili Masato Okuda, Nicole Sinfield, Martyn Williams Class Ill Belinda Cheng Engineering and Computing Science, Part I Pass Nigel Tan Engineering, Economics and Management, Part I Pass Kenneth Lau Engineering, Economics and Management, Part 11 Class Ili Nicola Mawer Engineering and Materials, Part I Pass Robin Taylor Engineering and Materials, Part 11 Class Ili David Wilkes English Language and Literature Class I Oliver Arber, Edward Mew Class Ili Samantha Burbush, Richard Coulton, Louisa Douglas-Home, Alice Fowler, Sophie Hetherington Class Ilii Amanda Clapinska English and Modern Languages Class Ili Katharine Fawcett, Katherine Edwards, Charlotte Lawrence Experimental Psychology Class Ili Jessica Bolton, Victoria Bream Fine Art Class Ili

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Geography Class Hi Class Hii Jurisprudence Class I Class Hi

Class Ill

Catherine Davis, Robert Dryburgh, Clare Ormerod, Charles Platts, Camilla Steele, Martin Thorneycroft, Craig Williams Catherine Graley Karim Ghaly, David Lewis James Brown, Sam Hollis, Alice King, Raphael Lebrun, Sharon Lo, Caroline Martin, Rachael Mooney, Daryl Rattigan, Paul Thornton Matthew Ramsay

Mathematics, Part I Pass Sho Hor Yeo Mathematics, Part ll Class I Joseph Lo James Mushin Class Hi Mathematical Sciences Class Hi Benjamin Bramhall, Rollo Wright Mathematics and Computation Class I Nicolas Fortescue J ames Rid en Class Hi Mathematics and Philosophy, Part ll Class Hi James Holland, Thomas Peel Modern History Class I Pallavi Aiyar, Gabriel Fawcett, Shaun Morcom Class Hi Catherine Cooper, Vladka Neville, Daniel Pawson, Timothy Spillane, John Wagg Class Hii Joseph Bamonte, James Probert, Elizabeth Russell Modern History and Economics Class Hi Thomas Drastik Modern History and English Class Hi Ian Valvona Modern Languages Class I Nicola Fletcher Catherine Elliott, William Handley, James Robins< Class Hi Seddon " ¡¡ r

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Oliver Dahin

Natural Science: Biochemistry, Part I Pass Chetan Lad, Graham McKinnon, Giri Madhavan Natural Science: Biochemistry, Part II Class Ili Thomas Steer Natural Science: Biological Sciences Class Ilii Sarah Cuthbert Natural Science: Chemistry, Part I Pass Matthew Fletcher, Michelle Pratt, Amber Prestidge Natural Science: Chemistry, Part II Class I Louise Dickinson, Richard Jackson, Saroop Purewal Class Ili Andrew Hagan Class Ilii Anne Dye Natural Science: Geology Class Ili Raimon Alfaro, Raphael Cohn, Christopher Green, Fleur Loveridge, Richard Martin, Stuart Robinson, Nichola Simmonds Class Ilii Richard Oldfield Natural Science: Metallurgy and Science of Materials, Part I Pass Matilda Forster, Hugo Frazer, Yuh-Jer Shine Natural Science: Metallurgy and Science of Materials, Part II Class I Jeremy Badman Peter Greaney, William Pearson Class Ili Class Ilii Premal Mavani Natural Science: Physics, Part A Pass Dominic Fulford, Michael Hart, Philip Shaw, Neil Tranter, Themistocles Vassilopoulos, Alison Waterfall, Suzanne Weller Natural Science: Physics, Part B Class I James Chesher, Nathan Gillett Class Ili Rachel Edwards, Sao-Ee Goh, Adam Liston, Alexander Robbins, Craig Simkin, Mark Thomson Class Ilii Nigel Sudell Natural Science: Physiological Sciences Yarlim , :larajan, Marcus Lewis, Gwilym Morris Class Ili 70

Philosophy, Politics and Economics Class I Richard Hitchcock, David Howes, Florian Seubert Ruth Armstrong-Thompson, Philip Bretherton, Class lli Hannah Burke, Hugh Miller, Justin Waine, Faye Walker, Dominic Walley, Aaron Yeo Class llii Michelle Williams Psychology, Philosophy and Physiology Class lli Toby Powell BACHELOR OF MEDICINE First Examination, Part I Pass Dominic Howard, Benedict Smith First Examination, Part 11 Pass Roland Partridge, Benjamin Rippin, Laura Shallcross, Maja Strbac Second Examination (BM BCh) Pass Jonathan Mobey, Sarah O'Neill, Gareth Scholey

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POST-GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION Gina Clarke, Titus Edge, Lucy Scurlock, Sally Vilain HIGHER DEGREES

Special Diploma in Social Studies Pass (Distinction) Justin Sharples Diploma in Legal Studies Pass Gaelle Thuault BCL Class 11 MJuris Class 11

Stephen Parmenter, Claire Pointing, Petrina Smyth, Chee Tham, Derval Walsh Desire Booysen, Cristobal Gumucio

BPhil in Philosophy Jonathan Witztum Pass MSc in Economics for Development Pass Hiroyuki Nakashima, Gerard Yuen MSc in Theoretical Chemistry Pass David Barker

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MSt in Historical Research (Medieval) Pass (Distinction) Nicholas Karn MPhil in European Politics and Society Pass Stepan Kobryn, Luke Powell MPhil in English Studies Pass (Distinction) Suzanne Webster DPhil in Biochemistry Adam Bell, Andrew Pickford, Jenny Taylor DPhil in Chemistry Sarah Beaton, Jason Hulance, Richard Rednall DPhil in Clinical Medicine Gavin Screaton DPhil in Engineering Sergio Cruz Leon, John O'Connor DPhil in Geology Claire Smith, Ben Stephenson DPhil in Metallurgy Hwee Tay-Garfias DPhil in Music Peter Lynan DPhil in Physics David Doran, Peter Fry, Anne Juel, David Ryan, Dennis Williams DPhil in Physiology Steven Melford DPhil in Politics Ildiko Taksz DPhil in Psychology Anthony Atkinson, Alison Fry DPhil in Zoology J uliet Ansell

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AWARDS AND PRIZES UNIVERSITY PRIZES Carlisle Scholarship Harald E. Braun Tessella Support Services Prize (for best use of software in an M.Phys. project) James R. Chesher British Telecom Research and Technology Prize (for Mathematics and Computation) Nicholas D. Fortescue Gibbs Prize in Experimental Physics Sao-Ee Goh Prize for a project in Atmospheric, Oceanic and Planetary Physics Nathan P. Gillett Geoffrey Rhoades Commemorative Bursary (Fine Art) Jessica Hall Andrew Hopley Prize (for best dissertation on an immunological topic, Physiological Sciences) Gwilym Morris Shell prize (for fieldwork notebook, Geography) Olivia J .K. Routledge Slaughter and May Prize (for best performance in Roman Law) George W.J. Palmer Eugene Havas Memorial Prize 1998 (for best performance in Special Diplomas of Social Studies and Social Administration) Justin R.J. Sharples

UNIVERSITY BLUES The formal list of Blues and Half Blues awarded in 1997-8 is not issued by the Blues Committee until the beginning of Michaelmas term 1998. At the Magazine's time of press, the following Blues had either been confirmed by the Director of Sport or reported by the sportsmen and sportswomen themselves.

Coghlin, Caroline Eadie, David Eden, Chris Irish, Matt Johnson, Lucy

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Full Blue Full Blue Half Blue r. _,i Blue Half Blue

Johnson, Nicole Matthews, Tom Pratt, Michelle Pratt, Tracey Probert, James Simmonds, Nicola Tinson, Chris Unruh, Ana Valvona, Ian

Sailing Hockey Netball Netball Association Football Netball Water Polo Association Football Badminton

Half Blue Full Blue Full Blue Full Blue Full Blue University Colours Half-Bfue Half-Blue, Captain Full Blue

COLLEGE SCHOLARS Aiyar, Pallavi Shankar Alfaro, Raimon Arber, Oliver George Orlando Arnall-Culliford, William John Badman, Jeremy Neil Balarajan, Yarlini Sangitha Bandyopadhyay, Bidisha Beard, Rebecca Joanne Cawkwell, Marc John Cheng, Tai Heng Chesher, James Richard Chu, Martyn Ho-Bun Cohn, Raphael James Cooper, Catherine Laura Coulton, Richard Xavier Culley, Amy Louise Dickinson, Louise Anne Douglas-Home, Louisa Dryburgh, Robert James (David ]. Cox Scholar) Fletcher, Nicola Katherine Fortescue, Nicolas David Gillett, Nathan Peter Hart, Michael Lee Harvey, Caoimhe Hitchcock, Richard William HollanJ, J~':ominic Huberman, Tom

Ireland, James Lindsay Jackson, Richard John Johnson, Nicole Bronwen Klein, Jacqueline Amanda Lebrun, Raphael Lewis, Marcus Dion Lloyd, Geoffrey Lo, Joseph Tzan-Hang Mace, J ames Devereux Marrow, Robert James Morcom, Shaun Patrick Morris, Gwilym Matthew Muetzelfeldt, Ian David Needham, Timothy Paul Newcomb, Thomas Christopher Powell, Toby Andrew Luke Pratt, Tracey Sharon Rogers, Benedict David Sadler, Benjamin Seubert, Florinan Karl Paul Smith, Laurence James Taylor, Robin Nicholas Walley, Dominic Alex Jon Williams, Claire Alexandra Woodfine, Richard Gareth Yeo, Aaron Jui-Quang Yeo, Sho Hor

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COLLEGE ORGAN SCHOLAR Beach, Daniel Charles COLLEGE HONORARY SCHOLARS Coghlin, Caroline Laura Karn, Nicholas Edward

Spence, David James Yuen, Gerard Wei Yi COLLEGE EXHIBITIONERS

Armstrong-Thompson, R Berovic, Daniel Philip Broadwith, Michael James Brown, James Campbell Connor, Keith Richard Dempsey, James Ambler Dittner, Antonia Jane Edwards, Rachel Sian Elliott, Catherine Margaret Fowler, Alice Claire Gillespie, Neil Peter Greaney, Peter Alexander Hetherington, Sophie Hannah Howes, David Michael John Lam, Mark Lewis, David Patrick Pearson, William James

Reynolds, Paul Richard Riden, James Robertson, Elaine Russell Scase, Matthew Murray Simkin, Craig Simmons, Rachel Louise Stravoravdi, Erasmia Strbac, Maja Tarn, Clement King-Wan Vaidya, Milind Diwakar Waddington, Holly Francesca Wahab, Amrah Waterfall, Alison Marianne Wilkes, David John Hyde Williams, Martyn Thomas Yamaguchi, Katsuyuki

OTHER COLLEGE AWARDS AND PRIZES Graham Hamilton Travel Awards Mark Naylor (mountaineering in the French Alps, £200) Alison M.Waterfall (caving in Spain, £200) Fleur A. Loveridge (caving in Spain, £200) Cochrane Scholarship Fund Nicholas E. Karn (research in Bibliotheque Royale de Belgique, £150) Catherine R. Davis (research in the Scottish Highlands, £150) Michael Pike Fund Andrew J. Hagan (water rafting in Uzbekistan, £150) . ~ 11• ,f' l

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George Series Prize Adam D. Liston (for a poem "The Gift", £75) Joseph T-H. Lo (for a prose article "The Alphabet Effect", £75) Richard Fargher Bursaries Christopher S. Armitage (a token incentive and aid for his trip to Novgorod, £50) Alexandra E. Fawcett (a language course in Italy in conjunction with her special paper on the Renaissance, £150) Rachel J. Vicary and Dean W. O'Connell (language courses, £100 each) William R. Miller Graduate Awards James R. Fotheringham, Claire L. Hutton, David J. Beard Brockhues Graduate Awards I. T. H. Au-Yong, Harald E. Braun, Timothy A. Corbett-Clark, Natasha Kersh, Ruby La!, Justin J. Newton

OTHER PRIZES Salters' Scholarship in Chemical Engineering Nicole M. Sinfield Pirye painting prize from the 0 UP Emi Stravoravdi

A team of Oxford Computation undergraduates won the British Computer Society Programming Competition for the second year running, ahead of teams from universities and industry nation-wide. The winning team, Nick Fortesque (SEH), James Riden (SEH), Patrick Smears (Lincoln), and Ian Parkinson (St John's) completed the most programming tasks during the day-long event.

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DEGREE DAYS 1998-2000 MICHAELMAS TERM 1998

Saturday, 24th October ....... ..... ............... 11.30 a.m.

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HILARY TERM 1999

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TRINITY TERM AND LONG VACATION 1999

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TRINITY TERM AND LONG VACATION 2000

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to the college office for an application form if you would like to take your degree. On receipt of the completed application form by the college office, candidates will be informed as to whether it has been possible to enter them for the ceremony in question. The University has imposed a quota of 18 candidates per college on each ceremony so it cannot be taken for granted that a dl"!e:ree may be taken on a chosen date. The summer ceremonies become boo.t<.._,.f~p e~tremely quickly. This does not, of course, apply to degrees taken in absentia.

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The Missing Geologists. The first-year geologists missed the 1997 Matriculation photograph because they were on a field-trip at the time. The SEH geologists in the back row are lain Ogilvie (3rd from left), Simon Dolan (4th ), Christopher Jose (lOth), Andrew Smith (12th), Michael Cheethan (13th), and Glen Bowman (14th). Those in the front row are Charlotte Stalvies (2nd from left), Victoria Peck (3rd ), Anna Morris (4th), and Kelly Hogan (5 th) .

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THE DEVELOPMENT AND ALUMNI OFFICE NEWS The Hall bade farewell to its Director of Development, Mrs Nancy Giles, in late March 1998 as she departed to take up a new post at Hertford College.

No stranger to the Hall- being the parent of an Aularian- Nancy employed her prodigious energies to open a new chapter in the life of friend- and fund-raising at the Hall. Amongst her many achievements, the launch of the John Kelly Memorial Fund at the House of Commons (see 1996-97 Magazine, p.SS) in June 1997 and the forthcoming Development Newsletter, newly retitled The Aularian (due out in Michaelmas Term), stand as a lasting record of her work.

In October 1997 the Development Office welcomed Mrs Janice (Jake) Marini who took up the new post of Alumni Relations Officer, bringing with her seven years' experience in American alumni relations; this post has been created through the generosity of an anonymous Aularian donor. Sadly, after six busy months in post, Jake found the daily commute from London to Oxford too much of a trial and in March 1998 left to take up a post with the Royal National Institute for the Blind nearer her London home. All the staff of the Development Office wish Nancy and Jake well in their new posts.

Samantha (Sam) Day continues her sterling work as Development Assistant.

She stepped into the breach in March, admirably shouldering the responsibilities of alumni relations and events until Jake's successor arrives in the autumn.

In March 1998 Mrs Alice Gibbons- a face familiar to many old members and students alike joined the Development Office after 18 years working in the Bursary. Alice will be keeping the database of old members up to date. During July and August 1998 Luke Powell (SEH 1991) joined the Development Office to assist the Director for six weeks. Having just successfully completed his M.PhiL in European Politics at the Hall, Luke brought great energy, enthusiasm, and humour to his work. In September 1998 he begins his PGCE degree (teaching diploma) at the University of Sussex. The Director and all the Development staff wish Luke well in his teaching endeavours.

Robin Brunner-Ellis took over as the new Director of Development in April 1998, after seven years at the University Development Office. His fundraising work covered University departments as diverse as archaeology, ... .t ¡y, classics, oriental studies, international relations, refugee studies and contu.. !lg

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education; for the last four years he co-ordinated the ÂŁ30 million Ashmolean Humanities Project. Having successfully completed fundraising for the ÂŁ14 million Sackler Library (Phase I of the Ashmolean Research Centre for the Humanities), Robin undertook a nine-month project to reorganise the Development Office at Westminster School, London, and to plan its major gifts campaign.

Robin's chief task at the Hall will be to nurture links with Aul::!rians the world over and to find ways in which they might help the Hall to continue flourishing . More specifically he will be laying the ground work for a full-scale development programme - The Campaign for St Edmund Hall to be launched in 1999 under the aegis of the new Principal. The Campaign will seek to safeguard for future generations the excellence of the educational experience the Hall provides. To achieve this, the Hall aims to increase its annual endowment income to the average of the other Oxford colleges.

General Sir Michael Rose, has graciously agreed to be Campaign President: the Hall is indeed fortunate to have an Aularian of world stature to take its message to the wider world. Michael Rose matriculated at the Hall in 1960 to read PPE. After a distinguished military career, he is recognised around the world for his outstanding leadership during the Bosnian and other global crises.

He retired from the Army in September 1997, but continues to travel widely in connection with his writing and leadership activities and to lecture.

During the lead-up to the launch of the Campaign in 1999, Sir Michael will be consulting with Aularians all over the world to determine how they might each help to carry the Campaign forward. Further details about the Campaign will be published in the forthcoming edition of Development News/The Aularian. Wherever a gathering of Aularians and friends can be arranged to coincide with his travels, Sir Michael will be delighted to speak about the challenges of global peace-keeping, his forthcoming book on Bosnia, and the planning of The Campaign for St Edmund Hall.

AULARIAN GATHERINGS A 40th ANNIVERSARY GAUDY was held on Friday 19th September 1997 for Aularians who matriculated in 1957. A company of 45 old members and Hall representatives gathered for a lively evensong, followed by dinner in the Old Dining Hall where youthful memories mingled with good food and speeches.

A nostalgic drink in the Buttery afterwards rounded off a delightful evening.

Guests in attendance were: Jonathan Aptaker, Michael Archer, James E. Aves, David M. W. Bolton, Geoffrey R. Brown, Roger B. Cook, Peter Croissant, Tim Day, A. E. J. Drayton, Roger Fisher, Richard Fishlock, Robert A. Gilbert, John Harrison, J. A. Hawley, Barry J. Lamb, John Leyshon, R. S. MacLeod, C. H. R. 80

Marriott, David E. Mellish, G. R. Mihell, Ingram B. Murray, David R. Pearce, John L. Phillips, David A. Poole, P. J. Reynolds, Michael Senter, Stewart Shepley, Michael Sherratt, Anthony Smith, Ray Smithers, Michael I. Somers, A. L. Stewart, John Walmsley, and James Webster. Representatives of the Hall included: Sir Stephen Tumim (Principal), Reginald Alton (Emeritus Fellow), Joanna Ashbourn (Junior Dean), H. E. J. Cowdrey (Emeritus Fellow), Deborah Eaton (Librarian), Graham Midgley (Emeritus Fellow), Bruce Mitchell (Emeritus Fellow), Robin Taylor (Organ Scholar), Joseph Todd (Emeritus Fellow), W. S. C. Williams (Emeritus Fellow), and Sir David Yardley (Emeritus Fellow).

THE ANNUAL GAUDY took place two weeks later on 4th October 1997, with a total of 108 guests and representatives of the Hall in attendance. On this occasion it was the turn of Aularians who matriculated between 1956 and 1962 to revisit the Hall. The invitation was also extended to all old members living abroad irrespective of matriculation year. The event did not include Aularians of 1957, as they had attended a special Anniversary Gaudy only a fortnight earlier. In the absence of Sir Stephen, who was regrettably detained in Cyprus, the Vice-Principal, John Dunbabin, hosted the event and spoke of the high standard of exam results, still evident today, and of the John Kelly Memorial Fund which has been established to ensure that students of ability will always be able to afford to attend the Hall.

The following were present: 1956 Brian Amor, T. G. Cook, S. Douglas-Mann, David Henderson, David Johnson, J. C. Markwick, Andrew Page, John Pinnock, Martin Reynolds, Paul Tempest, Alan Titcombe, B. J. Whittaker, Peter Whurr; 1958 James Amos, Christopher Bone, Lloyd Filby, R. D. Garratt, Derek Jones, Robin Kemp, J. F. O'Donnell, A. E. J. Phillips, J. S. Reis, Nevill Swanson; 1959 John Chapman, Sir David Cooksey (Honorary Fellow), A. J. Doyle, David Fielding, James Harpham, Brian Robson, Michael Voisey, N. A. M. Wallis, Simon Wilkinson.

1960 C. J. G. Atkinson, Ian Beesley, David Bolton, Robert Clark, Alec Dawson, Gordon Douglas, C. Ian Evans, Brian Forster, Peter Hayes, C. H . L. Long, Y. Lovelock, David Mash, Derek Morris, David Perrott, F. J. Pocock; 1961 John Blackburn, William Burroughs, Sir John Daniel (Honorary Fellow), John Heggadon, M. J. Lynch, David McCammon, George Marsh, Graham Mo~ris, Peter Newel!, Richard Padfield, A. M. Rentoul, Allan Sandringham, Viscount Torrington, Christopher Tromans, Peter Vaughan, Anthony Whitton, P. J. Wilson; 1962 J. N. Brown, Michael Buttler, C. J. S. Cowles, J. A. Cunningham, James de Rennes, John Elkins, Michael Hamilton, William Hatcher, Anthony Hawkes, Colin Hewitt, Richard Holland, Neil M: Jackson, R. P. Meeres, Roger Miller, J. H. North, Roland Oliver, Nigel 'Pegram,' Dav'id Summers, Richard Taylor, James Thomas, and Roger Wardle.

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Overseas Aularians: 1993 Darlissa Crawford, 1950 Anthony Curry, 1995 Kenneth D. Luke, 1995 Graham McKinnon, 1996 Jose-Antonio Maurellet, and 1997 Kasra Mottahedeh.

Representatives of the Hall: John Dunbabin (Fellow and Vice-Principal), Reginald Alton (Emeritus Fellow), Joanna Ashbourn (Junior Dean), Geoffrey Bourne-Taylor (Bursar and Fellow), Peter Collins (Fellow), H. E. J. Cowdrey (Emeritus Fellow), Deborah Eaton (Librarian), Justin Gosling (Honorary Fellow and Former Principal), Duncan MacLaren (Chaplain), William R. Miller (Honorary Fellow), Bruce Mitchell (Emeritus Fellow), Norman Pollock (Emeritus Fellow), F. J. C. Rossotti (Emeritus Fellow), Robin Taylor (Organ Scholar), Joseph Todd (Emeritus Fellow), W. S. C. Williams (Emeritus Fellow), and Sir David Yardley (Emeritus Fellow).

A REUNION DINNER FOR MEDICS was held on Saturday 10th January 1998 in the Old Dining Hall. Organised by third-year clinical students, it was attended by 25 Aularian physicians, surgeons, GPs, junior hospital doctors, along with four medical Fellows. The evening was a great success and the Hall is looking to organise another reunion for Aularian medics in 1999.

PATRICK GARLAND (SEH 1956, Honorary Fellow) joined locally based Aularians on 12th March 1998, for a performance of his atmospheric new production of John Aubrey's 'Brief Lives' at the Oxford Playhouse. Proceeds of over ÂŁ300 from the evening will support the theatrical activities of students at the Hall under the auspices of the John Kelly Memorial Fund (see below).

Before the 'Brief Lives' performance, Patrick Garland joined the group for supper in the Old Dining Hall during which he gave an introduction to the production. Aularian guests had the added pleasure of joining the star of the show, Michael Williams, for a post-performance drink at the Playhouse.

THE BIENNIAL NORTH AMERICAN OXONIAN REUNION drew many hundreds of Oxford alumni to New York on 27-28th March 1998. The Principal and Lady Tumim, the Senior Tutor, Dr Nicholas Crook, the Director of Development, and a large contingent of US-based Aularians attended the four excellent symposia and lunch which the University had organised at the Waldorf Astoria.

A highlight was the symposium led by General Sir Michael Rose (SEH 1960) on 'The Challenges of Global Peace-keeping'. In a moving personal account of the harrowing conditions faced by the Bosnian people, Sir Michael stressed that "the UN Mission in Bosnia must be judged on what the international community asked it to do, not on what it was not asked to do."

TWO AULARIAN EVENTS took place during the Reunion weekend.

Th~nk~ to the generosity of Bill Miller (SEH 1949), Honorary Fellow and benefactor, over 30 Aularians enjoyed a magnificent buffet supper at the Georgian-style town-house on East 69th Street which serves as the headquarters 82

of the English Speaking Union in the US. After a warm welcome from Bill, the Principal spoke, followed by General Sir Michael Rose. He made a special point of thanking those US-based Aularians who have been supporting the creation of an endowment for the Hall's Fellowship in Physiology, as well as to thank those individual benefactors who had recently pledged to endow three of the Hall's Tutorial Fellowships.

The following Monday evening, 30th March, in Washington DC, the Principal and Lady Tumim, and Sir Michael and Lady Rose were able to meet a large group of Aularians from the Washington area when Professor Simon J Simonian (SEH 1962) and his wife, Arpi, generously hosted a splendid dinner at their home in Potomac, Maryland.

AN INTER-COLLEGIATE GOLF MEETING comprising 7 teams was organised by Merton College, on Friday, 17th April 1998, at Frilford Heath Golf Club, Abingdon, Oxon. 'Team Teddy Hall' with a range of handicaps from 8 to 21, put on a good display, finishing in 4th place, just one point behind the host team. The glory, however, went to St Catherine's who triumphed by an impressive margin. The match was followed by Dinner at Merton College.

The St Edmund Hall team consisted of Peter Wilson (1961), Richard Oliver (1963), Brian Griffiths (1968), G.W.P. Barber (1962), Nigel Pegram (1962) George Marsh (1961), Alexander Georgiadis (1961), and Mike Simmie (1963) .

THE SUMMER REUNION DINNER took place on Friday 26th June 1998 and was followed the next day by a Family Reunion Day. Due to unavoidable circumstances, the Reunion Dinner had been brought forward one day from its usual time on the Saturday to the Friday. Accordingly, by way of an experiment, the St Edmund Hall Association decided to open the Reunion Dinner to all members and their spouses. The evening began with Evensong in the Chapel, followed by pre-prandial drinks in the Library (St Peter-in-the-East) and Library Garden. 81 Aularians and 41 guests gathered for the Reunion Dinner hosted by Sir Stephen Tumim in the Wolfson Hall. The guest speaker, Dr Ian Byatt (SEH 1952) regaled guests with the thrills and spills of his work as Director General of OFWAT (the UK's water industry regulatory body) .

Those present at the Reunion Dinner were: Prof. C. Armitage (1950), Alan Arthur (1942), Stephen Barnett (1990), Keith Baxter (1974), Michael J. Beard (1958), Nesta Beard (guest), Denys Becher (1938), Konstanze Becher (guest), Betsy Bell (1985), David Bell (guest), Stuart Bilsland (1954), Colin L. Brown (1962), Lesley A. Brown (guest), Peter Brown (1968), Ian Byatt (1952), Diedre Kelly (guest), Michael Cansdale (1956), John Casale (1954), Rosemary Casale (guest), Dr Raoul Cerratti (1974), Brian Payers (guest), Patricia Prat (guest), Stephen Chandler (1972), Howard Coates (1966), Emily Coates (guest), Dr John Cockshoot (1947), Jeanette Cockshoot (guest), The Revd Berni~ - Collins (1966), The Revd Gwen Collins (guest), Phillip Congdun (1975), John Craik 83

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Guests and Fell ows make th eir way into rhe Wo lfson Hall for rhe Reunion Dinner.

Bottom: Mr Bob Breese (1949), Mr Michae l Cansda le (1956), Mr John H eggadon (1961), and Mrs Laura Rad ley (g uest ).

(1953), Ali son Craik (guest), Desmond Day OBE (1951), Wi lliam Dunsmore (1943), Jill Dunsmore (guest), Nevill e Haile (1945 ), Maureen Haile (guest), Jo hn Hall (1962), David ]. Heaps (1982), John Heggadon (1961), John Holmes (1950), Josephine Holmes (guest), Jeremy Isbister (1972), Dr Nei l Jackson (1962), Sarah Jackson (guest), Tim Jackson (1993), David Jacobs (1952), Marion Jacobs (guest), Robert James (1938), David Johnson (1956), David W. Keighley (1952), Margaret Keighley (guest), Peter Kelly (1941), G udrun Kell y (guest), An th ony Kember (1953), Drusilla Kember (guest ), The Revd Arthur Lewis (193gJ)," C lad ys Lewis (guest), Paul Lewis (195 5) , Frank Lockhart (1952), Sylvia Lockhart (guest), Alan Lomas (1975), David Mackie QC (1964), Ph yllis Gershon 84

(guest), Howard Mason (1972), Ross Monro (1972), Derek Morris (1960), Maureen Ashcroft (guest), Charles Mounsey (1940), Edgar Moyo (1981), Timothy Needham (1996), Barbara Needham (guest), Peter Newell (1961), Anthony Phillips (1958), Jennifer Phillips (guest), John Phillips (1957), Jane Phillips (guest), John Power (1943), Joan Power (guest), Jamie Probert (1990), Joanne Hodgetts (guest), A. Farrand Radley (1935), Laura Radley (guest), John Read (1953), Farida Read (guest), Peter Rhodes (1978), Clarke Richards (1975), Diane Richards (guest), Dr Phi! Richards (1986), Mark Roberts (1990), Peter Rothwell (1978), F Derek Rushworth (1939), Tim Sands (1979), Cecil Shaw (1973), Sandy Shaw (guest), Stewart Shepley (1957), Thelma Shepley (guest), Mike Simmie (1963), John B Smith (1973), Judge Robert Southan (1949), Timothy Stibbs (1969), Patricia Stibbs (guest), Anthony Sutton (1954), Chris Sutton (guest), Sidney V Swallow (1942), Malcolm Thick (1970), Jane Card (guest), Stephen Tetley (1976), Ronald Truman (1954), Major Gen. Anthony Trythall (1944), Celia Trythall (guest), Peter Webb (1963), Brian Whittaker (1956), Brian Wicker (1949), Teresa Wicker (guest), The Revd Michael Williams (1950), Dudley Wood (1951), David Wright (1952), Anita Wright (guest).

Representatives of the Hall: Sir Stephen Tumim (Principal) and Lady Tumim, Reginald Alton (Emeritus Fellow), Joanna Ashbourn (Junior Dean), Daniel Beech (Organ Scholar), Stephen Blarney (Fellow), Alistair Borthwick (Fellow), Geoffrey Bourne-Taylor (Bursar and Fellow), Adrian Briggs (Fellow), Robin Brunner-Ellis (Director of Development), Peter Collins (Fellow), Margot Collins (guest), John Cowdrey (Emeritus Fellow), Nicholas Cronk (Fellow), John Dunbabin (Vice-Principal and Fellow), Deborah Eaton (Librarian), Justin Gosling (Honorary Fellow), Dr Andrew Kahn (Fellow), Prof. John Knight (Fellow), Duncan MacLaren (Chaplain), The Revd Jack McManners (Honorary Fellow), Sarah McManners (guest), Graham Midgley (Emeritus Fellow), Lucy Newlyn (Fellow), Dr Bruce Mitchell (Emeritus Fellow), Dr Christopher Phelps (Fellow), Jennifer Phelps (guest), Ian Scargill (Fellow), Mary Scargill (guest), Martin Slater (Fellow), Dr Ann Taylor (Emeritus Fellow), Christopher Wells (Fellow), Sir David Yardley (Emeritus Fellow).

On the following day, Saturday 27th June, the Hall hosted a Family Reunion Day. Many guests stayed on from the Reunion Dinner and joined in with the day's entertainments which included tours of the Bodleian Library and Lincoln College, and a tour of All Souls' College kindly led by The Revd Jack McManners (1935) who is Chaplain of that college. Refreshments were available at the SEH Boat House where guests were entertained by Hall crews racing against one another.

A buffet lunch was served in the Wolfson Hall; before and during lu'lch the Anerio String Quartet played in the Front Quad and Chapel. Children's entertainment was provided in the form of Ticklish All Sorts (Punch & Judy,

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story-telling and other activities), whilst videos were shown in the ]CR. Guests departed around 4.30 p.m.

Many of the Reunion Dinner guests stayed on the following day to enjoy the family entertainment. They were joined by a further 30 Aularians and their guests. These included: Simon Chadwick (1991), Ealasaid Gilfilian (guest), Stephen Chandler (1972), Susan Chandler (guest), Fred Cosstick (1946), Mary Cosstick (guest), Lawrence Cummings (1971), Alastair Fretwell-Downing (1961), Elisabeth Finch (1982), David Finch (guest), Colin Hawksworth (1967), Jennifer Hawksworth (guest), David Heaps (1982), Michaela Heaps (guest), Gordon Hurst (1975), Sally Hurst (guest), Mrs ME Anson (guest), Susan Smith (guest), Lewis ]ones (1962), Jane ]ones (guest), Christopher Kerrison (1975), Kelly Kerrison (guest), Steve King (1980), Richard Robinson (1970), Sue Robinson (guest), John Voigt (1952), Peter Watson (1975), Mandy Watson (guest), Oliver O'Connell (guest).

The College Library hosted a series of exhibitions focusing on the current recataloguing work in the Old Library, the Hall's development programme, and the annual gifts to the Aularian Collection of writings by Fellows and Members of the Hall.

FUND RAISING INITIATIVES THE JOHN KELLY MEMORIAL FUND was established by the Hall in June 1997 to honour John Kelly's dedication to the Hall and to perpetuate his name for future generations. Those who knew Kelly agreed that a permanent Fund to assist the 'people' of the Hall - the undergraduates, postgraduates, and Fellows -would be most fitting and something John Kelly would have welcomed.

In the first year of the Fund's existence pledges totaling more than ÂŁ100,000 have been received from 49 donors. This magnificent start has been achieved through the generosity of the following donors:]. F. Adey (1960), The Revd].

V. Andrews (1952), Robert Breese (1949), G. R. Brown (1957), I. L. R. Burt (1954), The Very Revd C. R. Campling (1947), M.]. Cansdale (1956), Peter Collins (Fellow), Columbia Foundation, A.]. S. Cotton (1955), The Revd John Cowdrey (Em Fellow), Sir John Daniel (1961), S. C. H. Douglas-Mann (1956), The Yen J. B. Evans (1947), F. H. Fielding (1959), David Fitzwilliam-Lay (1952), H. Fuller (1942), Trevor Grove (1963), Professor N. S. Haile (1945), Professor Roy Harris (1951), John Harrison (1957) C. W. Hewitt (1962) Dr M .

A. Hooker (1941), G. E. A. Kentfield (1959), P. R. Lewis (1955), T. R. Lucas (1973), George Marsh (1961), Revd G. Midgley (1941), G. R. Mihell (1957), C. Mounsey (1940), I. B. H. Murray (1957), Professor John Newsom-Davis (Fellow) through the Welton Foundation, J. Owen-Smith (1955), Sir John Palmer (1937), Dr M. G. Pike (1946), H. A. F. Radley (1935), Dr M. R. D. Randall (1%5), F.,A. S. Roche (1945), Harold Shaw (parent) through the Shaw Foundation, W. H. SlacK (1951), Dr F. Spooner (1970), R. Stephenson (1972), 86

Sheriff Alastair Stewart (1957), A. D. Titcombe (1956), Dr M. A. Voisey (1959), G. D. Wattles (1978), R. A. G. White (1965), B. J. Whittaker (1956), G. P. T. Whurr (1956), and Dr C. Wilson (1971).

IN HIS WILL JOHN KELLY bequeathed to the Hall his home in Crick Road.

This was recently sold and raised £588,000 for the Hall's endowment. In this bequest, he requested that the College honour the memory of his mother, Annie (nee Barnes). The Hall therefore decided to establish the Annie Barnes Fund in which could be deposited gifts made to the College, where the preferred aim was to provide accommodation. Dr Kelly was well aware of the importance for an Oxford college to be able to offer accommodation to its junior members during their careers at the University.

The Hall is grateful to the following major donors who have between them pledged more than £105,000 for the Annie Barnes Fund: Michael Cansdale (1956), Dr Hassan Diab & Dr Najwah Sharkiah (parents), Ronald Hall (1949), the late Peter Jansen (Chairman, SEH Board of Advisers), and Jean Maurellet (parent).

THE OXFORD AFFINITY CARD SCHEME, launched by the University last year, has continued its successful growth: the wonderful news is that St Edmund Hall has issued more of its new Visa cards - 181 cards so far - than any of the other participating colleges. Each card generates a small fee to the Hall for every new subscription, for every year a card is held, and for every purchase made with the card. Further St Edmund Hall Visa cards can be obtained on freephone (0800) 731 6966; the US toll-free enquiry line is 1-800-847-7378.

THIRTY YORK FLAGSTONES now adorn the pavements of the Front Quad. Each flag bears an inscription: some poignantly in memoriam, others in honorem of spouses or friends, whilst the vast majority read dono dedit or dono dederunt, recording the donor(s) of the flagstone. This initiative was launched by the Hall in 1994 to continue the restoration of the Front Quad, gradually replacing the 1920s concrete slabs with Yorkstone flags which will last for several hundred years. Due to the expense involved in laying single flags and adjoining border stones, the Hall usually waits until a group of flagstones is ready to be laid in order to keep the labour costs to a minimum.

A new run of some four to five flagstones will be laid in the autumn. Anyone wishing to make a gift to the Hall of a new flag should contact the Development Office on (01865) 279055 where the Director of Development will be happy to discuss the cost (currently in the region of £1,250/US$2,100 per flagstone) and the wording of inscription.

COMPUTER EQUIPMENT has been donated for the use of Hall students by a Year Abroad Scheme student. The Hall would like to thank Evan Horowitz for generously donating his PC and printer and wishes him ""ell in his studies at Brown University.

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Last year's generous gift of ÂŁ8,000 from Florida State University has resulted in the complete ethernetting of Kelly Building during December 1997 and plans for ethernetting Emden Building in December 1998. The Hall wishes to thank FSU for their significant support of this project which has further enhanced our existing facilities, already ranked amongst the best for Junior Members in any college of the university.

DONORS TO THE HALL 1997-8 Aularians and friends have continued to demonstrate their generous support for the Hall at a time when the Government has signalled its intention to reduce funding to Oxbridge. In the light of such widespread and continuing Aularian support, the Hall can look to building a firm financial base for itself. In this way future generations might benefit from the friendly academic community for which the Hall is justly famous.

The Hall is pleased to acknowledge with immense gratitude gifts received during the past year from the following individuals and organisations: Abusief, Mary E Adams, John R Adey, John F & M B Alexander, John & F Alton, Reginald E & J B Alun-Jones, Sir John Amor, Brian E Andrews, John V Armitstead, John Ashelford, Andrew J Audsley, David L. Aukin, David & N Austin, Revd John Ayton, John & A Bailey, Clive V Bailey, D T Baldwin, John A Ball, Terrence & L Balmer, Peter Band, Christa J Barker, Andrew C Barker, Richard A Earner, George B Barr, Norman W & J E Bartlett, Stephen Battye, Brian :3eaven, Colin. G Beckley, Robin P & C Bennett, David H

Bennett, Ian H Beresford, Lisa J Berryman, John Betley, Mary Bevan-Thomas, Phillip M Bick, Fiona Billington, John Bilton, James M Bishop, Robert A & 0 A Blomfield, Roger Bloom, Derek Bloomer, John M Blount, Charles J & M Booth, DJ Borrett, Martin J Boucher, Nicholas & J Bourne-Jones, Derek F Bream, Martin G & V Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Brown, Geoffrey R Brown, J Brown, John N & V J Brown, P Browning, Marcus J Budden, Phillip Bulbeck, Victor A ; Bullett, Colin R & P C Burditt, Alan R & B A 88

Butler, Mark R Butler, Sean C Buttler, Michael D & P A Button, Ian D & Y B Byatt, Ian C Callan, Roger John Calvert, Roger G Cambell, Maurice J Campling, Very Revd C R Carpenter, Peter & D Cater, Julian C Catmur, James R Cawthorne, Robert E Chambers, William Chapman, William R Cheffy, Ian P & G Child, John S Jr Christophers, Thomas G Clarke, A T & D Clarke, Derek G Clarke, John R Clarke, Neil R Clevely, Adrian Coleman, Cristopher J & K J Coleman, Donald C Coleman, Ronald W & G M Collins, Justin P Collins, Dr Peter J Coltart, Cristopher M

Colton, John H & T E Columbia Foundation Cook, Phyllis Cooper, Andrew J Corrigan, Lawrence Cosgrove, David 0 Costa, Simon C Costeloe, Charles W Cotton, Arthur J Cowles, Peter Cox, David Cox, David J Cox, Nicholas Crabtree, Michael T & E A Craik, John J D Crawford, Simon Creek, Jeffery & H D Crerar, William Cristopherson, Thomas G Cross, Nicholas J Crowe, Anthony M Crystal, Peter M Cummings, Lawrence & E Cunnane, Car! Cunnell, Eric L Curtis, Eric G Cuzner, Brian Daniel, Sir John Daniels, Martin J Darling, Robert D Davie, John N Davies, K Davis, Arthur Davis, Robert & K A Day, Desmond J Day, Geoffrey M & M A C Dempsey, Stephen J den Dulk, Hora R Denhey, T P de Rennes, James de Rennes, Robert J Leroy E Dettman Foundation Diab, Dr H & Sharkiah, Dr N Di Rienzo, Frank & P Doherty, Ian J V Douglas, Arthur R Dowman, Thomas E Duffy, Michael P Duquesne Light Co

Durling, John E & P Dyson, Julian D Eades, Robert M & P Earle, James Ebden, Dr Phillip Eburne, Lindsay Elliott, Laurence H Elliott, William J & B K Evans, Cedric I L & A Evans,Jonathan D Fallowfield, Timothy Farrand, John E & H M Farrell, Frederick J & A C Faulkner, Basil W Ferera, Lean N Ferguson, Dr Jonathan Fidler, Christopher C & A D Field, Mark C Fielding, David H Fielding, F H Fitzwilliams, Duncan J L Florida State University Foote, I Paul Forbes, James C. & P W Forrest, Brian M Fox, Ernest Fox, Geoffrey P Fretwell-Downing, Edward A Fry-Hillier, William N Fuller, Howard I Gamble, Neil W & S E Garnett, Douglas A Garrison, Cristopher Gasser, Brian F Giles, David H Gill, John N Goddard, Richard G & H C Godeseth, Torstein 0 & V A Goodman-Smith, Edmund M Graffy, Joseph C Graham, Alistair J Gray, Jeremy A B Griffin-Smith, Cristopher & P Griffiths, Brian & J Grocot, Michael J Groves, Michael G Grundy, Oliver & S Gutch, John P Haddock, R D

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Haddon, Richard D Hadley, Colin G Haftke, Mark R & P J Hagan, David A Haile, Professor Neville Hall, Anthony J Hall, Ronald W Hameton, Thomas Hamilton, Nicholas D Hamilton, Sarah E Hancock, Stephen A Harding, Ross P Hardy, Michael W Hargreaves, Nancy C & D C Harper, Peter Harrison, Claire R Harrison, David J & D G Harrison, John W Harrison, Michael A B Harrison, Michael R & H M Hart, Simon Hartley, James W & EA Hartshorn, Clive R Harvey, Richard Haslehurst, Stephen Hatcher, William H Hawkesworth, Christopher J Haxby, Adrian J & S J Hayes, Michael T Head, William P Heggadon, John M Henshaw, Richard J & L 0 Henry, Anya C Hercod, Deborah J Hewitt, Colin W & S M Hewitt, Ian Hicks, David B Higgins, Michael J W Hillson, Peter J Hind, Charles W Hinton, Graham C Hiscocks, Professor Charles Hoare, Derek G & L M Hobbs, Kenneth S Hodgkinson, Heather J Hodgson, John G Hodgson, Susau A Hodson; Peter R Hoffman, Stanley H

Hogg, Samuel R Holdsworth, Anthony B Holliday, Nicholas B Holroyd, F C & J Hooker, Michael A Hooton, Michael J Hounslow, Keith M & C M Houston, Fiona A Howitt, David G Hughes, Christopher F Illingworth, Lloyd & A Inglis, Malcolm E & N E Irving, Dr Ronald & I P Jackson, Ian Jackson, Neil M James, Wilfrid R Jenkins, Michael J Jennings, Howard C Jennings, Susan A Johns, Richard L Johnson, Alan Johnson, Peter M & J E Johnson, Dr Simon A Johnston, Geoffrey Jones, A Jones, Alan K Jones, Alan N Jones, Eric C & R Kapoor, Dr Sudhi F Keeler, David G Keeley, Roger Keep, Peter N V Kelly, Peter Kelly, Terrence P Kendall, John Kenna, Martin C Kenner, Stuart A Kent, Stephen L Kentfield, Graham E Kerr-Muir, James R Ketley, Graham W King-Farlow, David King, John W Kinnear, Gillian Kitching, Nigel H Kite, Peter V & C M Laird, - ¡aig E Lavender, Timothy S Law, John E

Laws, Andrew D Lazenby, Jeremy Lee,J Levy, Cordon H Lewis, Anthony M Linforth, Richard 0 Lloyd, Albert R J Lowe, John CB Lowe, Raymond J & A I Lupson, Ian F Lyndon-Morgan, J V Machen, Dr Peter C Machin, Timothy J Maddocks, Graham A Mann, Catriona Marchington, Tony Marsh, George Marsh, Roy D Marshall, Andrew N Martin, Jonathan A & J E Mash, David B & A R Matthews, PeterS Mawer, Car! W McCann, Stephen A McCarthy, Denis J McCormack, Kevin & M C McEwen, Ian D Mclsaac, Ian C McKenna, David F McNamee, Alan J McWilliam, Paul D Melling, John D & T Mellish, David E Mercer, Geoffrey M & M Meredith, David M & L Mihell, Geoffrey R Miller, Andrew J Miller Family Foundation Miller William R Milligan, Jan C & R H Mitchell, Peter & E Mitford-Barberton, Gareth D Moor, Revd David D Moore, Owen A & KM Mordaunt, Alistair N Morris, Derek J Morris, John C & P M Moult, Celia A Mounsey, Charles

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Mounsey, Paul N Mourant, Andrew J Murphy, Ewell E Murphy, Oliver R Murray, Ingram B Muskett, Christine J Myhill, John F Neuhaus, Bavid & Hick M Newsom-Davis, Professor John Nial, Anthony J Nias, Anthony H W Nicholas, Brian A Nicholls, C¡ C Norman, Andrew T P O'Brien, Raymond F & M A Oliver, Richard S & J E Orbell, Stephen E Orchard, Ronald S Ormerod, David S Osborn & Cumming Owston, Charles R Page, Lindsay D Palmer, Sir John Palmer, Michael D Parker, Paul S Parry, H J Parry, Victor T Parsons, Simon G M Paterson, Martin.

Paxman, Denis J Pearce, Jonathan K Pelham, Michael L Pennington, Anthony Perrett, T racey J Phillips, Anthony E & J E Phillips, David G Phillips, Edward L Pierce, Stanley B & A P Pigot, Kenneth Pike, John Pinches, Emma E Pocock, Anthony T G The Posgate Charitable Trust Poulteney, Brian K Powell, William J Proudfoot, Cristopher & C A Purcell, Bernadette L Rabin, Adam P & Pearson Radley, HA F

Rainbow, Gerald A H Rainbow, Josephine R Ralph, Michael Ramsey, John W Randall, Michael R Rea, William J & E R Reddick, John D H Reid, John A Renshaw, Keith & P Rhodes, Cristopher J Richards, Dr Phillip Richardson, Peter E Richman, Daniel C Riley, Andrew W & A L Rimmer, David B & L N F Rix, Andrew G Robertson, Douglas L Roche, Francis A Rocks, Gerard B Rogers, Thomas P Rosen, David L Rossiter, Phillip K Rowe, Nicholas & G M Rubinstein, Cary Rumbelow, David V Rushworth, Frank D Ryan, David T Saberton, Brian Salt, Denys G Sarda, Mohini Sarson, Martin G & M A Saunders, Martin R Sayer, John A Schneider, Thomas J Scott, Johnathan C Sealy, Kevin J Sedwill, Mark P Senechal, Nicholas P Sephton, David A Seton, Bertram Sharma, Paul Sharp, Anthony K The Shaw Foundation Shears, David J A Shergold, Harold T Sherring, Michael J & A D Shipster, Michael D

Shneerson, John M Silkstone, Thomas W & S Simmonds, Helen P Skinner, Howard A Skinner, John M Slack, William H Smart, Graham Smith, Anthony J D Smith, Alan N & S N Smith, Dorothy A Smith, Eric M & M E Smith, Ian N & P N V Smith, Martin G Smith, Michael J K Smith, Nigel C & J M Smith, Peter J Snelling, John W Souldern Charitable Trust Southan, Robert J Spooner, Frank & K Spray, Phillip H Stafford, William J Stephenson, Robin Stewart, Sheriff Alistair L Stibbs, Timothy PC St Jude Medical Inc. Stokes, Eric G & M J Summers, Geoffrey D Swanson, Nevill A J Switzer, Charles S Taylor, Charles F & E A Taylor, Graham S Taylor, Richard M Tetley, Stephen J Thomas, Brian F Thomas, Hugh M & S J Thomas, Warren & E C Thornton, Dr Raymond & F Thrower, James A Tod, Andrew M Todd, Joseph D Townsend, John C Trafford, Bernard S & K M Travers, William B Trethewey, Rachel H Trevis, Keith G Tullett, Jeremy D

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Upton, Richard H Vadher, Atul Vardy, Anne K Voisey, Michael A Vollum, Robert L Voyce, Alison J Wainwright, David H Wakefield, John B Wakelin, Frederick E Walker, Bridget M Walker, William & P M Wallis, Stanley E Walms, Professor Brian J Walmsley, Gerard R & B J Walmsley, Professor John B Walmsley, Keith S & J D Warr, Arthur C Warren, Michael C Waters, Colin N Watson, Peter M Wattles, Gordon D Weiner, Audrey J Wells, Antonia C Wells, Christopher J & R D West, David V S West, Helen S Weston, W M Weston, William R & J Wharne, John D & H E White, Richard A Whurr, George P Willcock, Malcolm Williams, Dr J Williams, Richard H Williamson, Sharon A Wills, Herbert A P Wilson, Dr Christopher Wisdom, John J Witherington, Paul Witting, Michelle Wolfenden, John K & R T Wright, Sir Dennis & Lady Wright, Ernest L Lord Wylie Young, Robert N & RA

THE FLOREAT AULA SOCIETY The Society was founded in 1996, and membership recognizes those who have made a commitment to helping safeguard the future of the Hall for future generations of students by mentioning the Hall in their Wills.

By the end of 1997, invitations to join had been sent to all who had matriculated in 1957 or earlier. We invited also those who were known to be legators already, irrespective of their matriculation vintage. Thus, when March 1998 came around, we were able to invite over 150 members, with a guest each, to what was to be known as The Founder Members' Dinner. Fifty were able to accept and about half came with a guest. The dinner was held .on Friday, 20th March 1998.

On arrival, the guests were welcomed with tea and an exhibition in the JCR party room. The exhibition was entitled 'Benefactors and Benefactions'. We displayed material from the archives that wove together the history of the Hall with some of the benefactions and the benefactors that have played a vital role in its development. The earliest document dated from 1630 and a centrepiece of the exhibition was the Hall's beautifully illuminated Book of Benefactors that records benefactions from that time. A companion volume recording benefactions between 1909 and 1936 was also on show. This was its first public appearance after the completion of the binding a few days previously.

Emeritus Fellow John Cowdrey conducted tours of the College. These might have been thought superfluous for Aularians. However, members' guests did not know the Hall, and many members were able to visit parts never before seen. The tours included the SCR and an inspection of the valuable items from the College Art Collection that hang there. The Old Library was again unfamiliar territory, and the visit was enhanced by a show of interesting and valuable books from the shelves. The Front Quad which we all think we know well was given an architectural survey by John that gave the tourists a proper appreciation of its features, perhaps for the first time!

The Principal, Sir Stephen Tumim, was the host at the dinner which was held in the Wolfson Hall. Nearly one hundred sat down to one of the College Chef's excellent dinners. In addition to the members and their guests, the Hall was represented at the dinner by members of the JCR and MCR, members of the staff, and dons.

Most of the members and guests stayed at the Hall, although a few couples had to be accommodated in St Hilda's College when we exhausted the College's supply of available rooms. The next morning special tours of the Bodleian library had been arranged. These proved very popular with members and guests who were able to congregate before and after each tour in the Old Dining Hall, for chat, coffee, and bis(.uits.

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The following attended the dinner: Mr J. Bayliss (1954) Guest, Mrs Bayliss; Mr P. M. Bevan-Thomas (1955) Guest, Mr Richard Bate; Mr R. A. Bishop (1940) Guest, Mrs Bishop; Mr David M. W. Bolton (1957) Guest, Dr James Burns; Mr M. D. Booker (1971) Guest, Ms J. C. Langdon; The Revd Canon Dr Michael Bourdeaux (1954) Guest, Lorna Bourdeaux; Mr Derek Bourne-Jones (1951) Guest, Hilary Bourne-Jones; Mr John Cain (1934) Guest, Mrs Joan Medcraft; Dr John V. Cockshoot (1947) Guest, Mrs J. Cockshoot; Mr Fred Cosstick (1946) Guest, Mary Cosstick; Mr A. J. S. Cotton (1955) Guest, Mrs E. Cotton; Mr John Cox (1955) Guest, Mrs Babs Thomson; Mr R. D. M. Darling (1952); Mr D. J. Day (1951); Sir Robin Day (1947) Guest, Professor Colleen Graffy; Mr David S. Dunsmore (1946) Guest, Mrs Erica Dunsmore; Mr Laurence Elliott (1942); Mr R. H. French (1951); Mr Nigel Grindrod (1947) Guest, Mrs Brenda Dance; Professor N. S. Haile (1945) Guest, Mrs M. P. D. Haile; The Revd David Harding (1951); Mr J. Michael Hopkinson (1954); Mr Norman Isaacs (1954); Mr David H . Johnson (1956) Guest, Roydon Thomas QC; Mr Terence Kelly (1949); Mr M. G. Lewis (1954); Mr P. R. Lewis (1955) Guest, Mrs P. Lewis; Mr R. S. MacLeod (1957); Mr Geoff Mihell (1957) Guest, Janet Mihell; Mr John Nash (1952) Guest, Mrs Una Whittaker; Mr Nigel Pegram (1962) Guest, Ms April Olrich; Mr David J Picksley (1953) Guest, Mrs Ann Picksley; Mr R. W. M . Rednall (1953) Guest, Mrs M. E. Rednall; Mr P. Lyon Roussel (1947) Guest, Mrs Roussel; Mr Jack Scarr (1943) Guest, Mrs Bea Scarr; Mr W. Howard Slack (1951); Mr Michael Somers (1957) Guest, Tamsin Somers; Judge Robert Southan (1949); Mr Paul Tempest (1956) Guest, Mrs Jennifer Tempest; Mr Noel Tonkin (1955) Guest, Anne Tonkin; Mr B. J. Whittaker (1956); Guest, Mrs E. Whittaker. Professor Ritcheson was prevented from his intention to attend by a strike at Calais.

Those who attended from the College were: Sir Stephen Tumim, Principal; Lady Winifred Tumim; Dr Jo Ashbourn, Junior Dean; Daniel Beach, Organ Scholar; Dr Alistair Borthwick, Fellow in Engineering; Geoffrey Bourne-Taylor, Domestic Bursar; Robin Brunner-Ellis, Director of Development; Dr Peter Collins, Fellow in Mathematics; The Revd John Cowdrey, Emeritus Fellow; Dr Nicholas Cronk, Senior Tutor and Fellow, Mr John Dunbabin, Vice-Principal and Fellow; Deborah Eaton, Librarian; Nancy Giles, outgoing Director of Development; Mr Justin Gosling, Emeritus Principal; John Houghton, JCR President; Duncan Maclaren, Chaplain; Janice Marini, Alumni Relations Manager; Craig Marshall, JCR Welfare Officer; The Revd Graham Midgley, Emeritus Fellow; Bruce Mitchell, Emeritus Fellow; Philipp Podsiadlowski, Fellow in Physics; Luke Powell, MCR President; Dr Bill Williams, Emeritus Fellow; Mrs Renee Williams, Lecturer in French. ~~~ W.S.C. Williams 93

After dinner char between Desmond Day, Graham Midgley, Jusrin Gosling, Norman Isaacs, J ohn Cox,- and a unidentified head of ha ir.

FOUNDER MEMBERS OF THE FLOREAT AULA SOCIETY Stuart R. Bilsland (1954) Robert A. Bishop (1939) David M. Bolton (1957) Mark D. Booker (1971) Michael A. Bourdeaux (1954) Derek F. Bourne-Jones (1951) Alfred W. Boyce (1952) Geoffrey]. Brain (1940) Alan Brimble (1949) Geoffrey R. Brown (1957) Oswa ld T. Brown (1933) William W. Budden (1957) John P. Burrough (193 4) Ivor L. Burr (1954) John C. Cain (1934) Peter Caulfield-Browne (1938) David A. Clarke (1958) John V. Cockshoot (1947)

John A. Akroyd (1951) Reginald E. Alton (1938) John V. Andrews (1952) Geoffrey E. Archer (1941 ) Christopher M . Armitage (1950) John G. Ayers (1947) John P. Badham (1966) John A. Baldwin (1949) John H. Barker (1955) George B. Barner (1935) Arthur K. Barton (1929) Martin G. Bates (1955) John E. Bayliss (1954 ) Crichton S. Beaty (1953) Colin H. Benbow (195 1) Thomas Bend hem (19 53) Ph11;J:l lv~ . Bevan-Thomas (1955) John Billington (1955) 94

Frederick W. Cosstick (1946) Arthur]. Cotton (1955) John Cox (1955) Anthony M. Crowe (1954) John A. Cunningham (1962) Eric G. Curtis (1934) Harvey L. da Costa (1940) Robert D. Darling (1952) Charles H. Davidson (1949) Desmond]. Day (1951) Robin Day (1947) John L. Dellar (1955) Michael N. Dobbyn (1947) Jarvis Doctorow (1948) Andrew A. Dudman (1949)' David S. Dunsmore (1946) Laurence H. Elliott (1942) David H. Fitzwilliam-Lay (1952) Gordon W. Flex (1941) Andrew H. Foot (1944) I. Paul Foote (1948) Brian M . Forrest (1927) Robin H. French (1951) Edward P. Furness (1949) Patrick E. Garland (1956) Brian T. Gibson (1950) David H . Giles (1953) John N. Gill (1949) Christopher D. Griffin-Smith (1950) Harold N. Grindrod (1947) Philip S. Haffenden (1943) Neville S. Haile (1945) Ronald W. Hall (1949) John M. Halsted (1938) Kenneth Hardacre (1939) David A. Harding (1951) William P. Head (1944) Derek G. Hoare (1951) Stanley H . Hoffman (1936) John]. Hogan (1948) Michael A. Hooker (1941)

John M. Hopkinson (1954) Keith M. Hounslow (1954) Norman M. Isaacs (1954) John P. Janson-Smith (1941) Allan L. Jay (1951) David H . Johnson (1956) Geoffrey K. Johnston (1953) Christopher]. ]ones (1952) George H. ]ones (1947) Peter J. Kelly (1941) Terence P. Kelly (1949) John M. King (1945) Roy V. Kings (1948) Antony W. Laughton (1954) Raymond]. Lee (1950) Michael G. Lewis (1954) Paul R. Lewis (1955) Kenneth A. Lund (1951) Roland S. MacLeod (1957) Charles H. Marriott (1957) John McElheran (1949) George W. McNaught (1933) Jeremy F. Mew (1963) Geoffrey R. Mihell (1957) William R. Miller (1949) Gareth de B. Mitford-Barberton (1943) David D. Moor (1936) John A. Nash (1952) William R. Niblett (1928) John Owen-Smith (1955) Andrew Page (1956) Kenneth L. Palk (1942) John C. Palmer (1937) Martin Paterson (1948) Frank H . Pedley (1938) Nigel H. Pegram (1962) John L. Phillips (1957) David ]. Picksley (1953) John Pike (1946) John M. Preston (1954) , ' - ¡' Ernest Rawlinson (1928) 95

John d'Auvergne Reddick (1947) Robert W. Rednall (1953) Eric Rhodes (1944) Charles R. Ritcheson (1948) Michael A. Robson (1951) Francis A. Roche (1945) Thomas G. Rogers (1942) Philip L. Roussel (1947) Jack Rowell (1956) Samuel Salter (1946) Jack R. Scarr (1943) Michael]. Senter (1957) Harold T. Shergold (1934) Edward A. Simmonds (1952) William H. Slack (1951) Alexander P. Smith (1940) Peter E. Smith (1950) John W. Snelling (1945) Michael L. Somers (1957) Robert J. Southan (1949)

Alastair L. Stewart (1957) Leslie P. Tempest (1956) David N. Thompson (1952) Douglas P. Tidy (1948) Alan D. Titcombe (1956) Noel Tonkin (1955) Roy Tracey (1948) Charles R. Ullyatt (1941) John C. Voigt (1952) John B. Walmsley (1957) Arthur C. Warr (19547 James M. Webster (1957) David A. Weston (1948) Brian J. Whittaker (1956) Bill Williams (Emeritus Fellow) Herbert A. Wills (1943) Dudley E. Wood (1951) Robert T. Worsley (1939) Ernest L. Wright (1934) Norman R. Wylie (1946)

- 60 YEARS AGO OF A BENEFACTORs' Cur The Principal has presented to the Hall a silver-gilt cup of unusual design, to be known as the Benefactors' Cup. The cup is a fine replica of an ornamental wine-cup of the reign of James I. The sides of the hexagonal bowl are engraved with swags of fruit and flowers, and the columnar stem on which the bowl rests is decorated with medallions on which the names of eminent benefactors of the Hall will be inscribed. The first name to be inscribed is that of the late Professor E.B. Elliott.

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THE ST EDMUND HALL ASSOCIATION OFFICERS AND YEAR REPRESENTATIVES President. . . ....... .. ......... ... . Dudley E. Wood, CBE, MA (1951) Honorary Vice-President ... . ............ Justin C.B. Gosling, B.Phil, MA Honorary Secretary .. . ..... .. ... ... ....... Paul R. Lewis, MA (1955) Honorary Treasurer ... .... .. . . . .. ...... .. Ian W. Durrans, BA (1977) Up to 1934 .............. . ..... . .... Francis H.H. Finch, MA 1935-44 . .. ...... . ...... . .... H.A. Farrand Radley, MBE, MA 1935-44 ... . .......... The Revd E. Graham Midgley, B.Litt, MA 1945-54 . . .... ..... ... .. ... .. .... ..... A.R. John Lloyd, MA 1945-54 . .. ...... .. ... .... .. .. ... Desmond J. Day, OBE, MA 1955-64 .... . . . . John M. Heggadon, MA, B.Sc. (Lond), FCIM, FFB 1955-64 .................. Michael G.M. Groves, DipEconPolSci 1965-74 ............ . . . ... ... .. Jon D. Shortridge, MA, M.Sc. 1965-74 ....... ... .... .. ... ... . ....... ... Peter Butler, MA 1965-74 . . .. ...... ... ......... .. . . Lawrence Cummings , MA 1975-84 . .... .... ......... Richard S. Luddington, MA, M.Phil.

1975-84 .. .. ....... . ................. Rachel M . Martel, BA 1975-84 ............................... Jenny B. Turner, BA 1985-94 ................. .. ...... . Douglas S. McCallum, BA 1985-94 .. .. .... ..... ....... .. . . Jo R. Rainbow, BA, BM, BCh 1985-94 ....... .. ..... .. .. .. . . ... A.C. (Tony) Greenham, BA

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MINUTES OF THE 67TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE ASSOCIATION 13 January 1998 The 67th Annual General Meeting of the Association was held in the St Andrew's Hall of the Royal Over-Seas League, Over-Seas House, Park Place, St James Street, London SW1A 1LR on Tuesday, 13th Jar ··ary 1990 at 6.15 p.m., D.E. Wood presiding.

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39 members were present.

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Minutes: The minutes of the last meeting, the 66th, held on 14th January 1997, having been published in the Magazine and copies being available, were confirmed and signed in the Minute Book by the President. There were no matters arising

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President's Report: D.E. Wood said he would make his report at the forthcoming dinner.

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Principal's Report: Sir Stephen Tumim said he would make his report at the forthcoming dinner.

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Honorary Secretary's Report: P.R. Lewis read out a brief letter of support from Michael Nazir-Ali (1972), who was unable to be present. The Honorary Secretary paid tribute to all those involved with the arrangements following the death of J.N.D. Kelly.

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Honorary Treasurer's Report: LW. Durrans presented the audited accounts which ¡ had been published in the Magazine; he said we were healthy financially and had a good balance. There were no questions and the accounts were accepted.

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Election of Honorary Vice-President: Following the unanimous recommendation of the Executive Committee, the Meeting elected J.C.B. Gosling as an Honorary Vice-President unanimously and with acclamation.

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Elections: The following were a. Honorary Secretary b. Honorary Treasurer c. Up to 1934 d. 1935-44 e. 1945-54 f. 1955-64 g. 1965-74 h. 1975-84 i. 1985-94

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elected unanimously: P.R. Lewis re-elected LW. Durrans re-elected F.H.H. Finch re-elected H .A.F. Radley re-elected D.J. Day re-elected ].M. Heggadon re-elected ].D. Shortridge re-elected J.B. Turner re-elected D.S. McCallum re-elected

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Appointment of Honorary Auditor: L.D. Page was unanimously reappointed Honorary Auditor.

J.C:. Wells 11957): The President paid tribute to John Wells who was to have been the main speaker at the forthcoming dinner. When the President had 98

originally suggested this idea, John had agreed with alacrity but by November his health had worsened to such a degree that it was obvious that other arrangements would have to be made; John had died on the previous Sunday and the President had written to his widow, Teresa, expressing the sympathy of the Association.

10. Date of Next Meeting: Tuesday, 12th January 1999 at the Royal OverSeas League at 6.15 p.m.

11. There being no further business, the President closed the meeting at 6.24 p.m.

GIFTS TO THE HALL We record our thanks to the Executive Committee of the SEH Association for the following gifts to the Hall and its present members: £500 for updating and modifying the MCR computer systems £750 towards the remaining work on the restoring, lighting, etc. in the Crypt to the Chapel Account for Chapel expenses £100 for a new and worthy flagpole for the Boathouse £235 for a Hall flag of decent and impressive proportions demanded £150 by the new flagpole.

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ST EDMUND HALL ASSOCIATION INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 1998

INCOME Subscriptions Bank interest Emden bequest interest Other

EXPENDITURE Magazine production (half) Magazine postage & mailing (half) Honorary Secretary's expenses AGM notice printing Executive Committee meeting expenses 750th Anniversary expenses Former Principal's retirement party

Year ended 31 May 1998

Year ended 31 May 1997

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£

9,034 1,274 127 25

9,114 784 130 85

10,460

10,113

(3,295) (1,500) (545) (350) (203) (31)

(2,581) (1,440) (323) (337) (87) (504)

(296)

Less Grants: Updating and modifying the Middle Common Room computer systems Further work on restoring and lighting the Crypt Chapel Boat Club Refurbishment of the Junior Common Room Supply of computer chairs for the Middle Common Room

Appropriation to Aularian Register Fund Surplus transferred to General Fund

(6,220)

(5,272)

4,240

4,841

(500) (750) (100) (385)

(200) (1,280) (330)

(1,735)

(1,810)

2,505

3,031

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(2500)

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These accounts will be submitted for the approval of the members at the forthcoming APnual General Meeting on 12 January 1999.

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ST EDMUND HALL ASSOCIATION ACCOUNTS 31 MAY 1998

ASSETS Debtors Charities Deposit Fund Bank balances

Less: Creditors REPRESENTED BY ACCUMULATED FUNDS General Fund at start of year Surplus from IncomeAccount

Aularian Register Fund at start of year Appropriation this year

Year ended 31 May 1998

Year ended 31 May 1997

£

£

6,300 5,700 19,343

6,035 5,700 14,000

31,343

25,735

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19,329

16,824

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6,293 531

6,829

6,824

10,000 2,500

7,500 2,500

12,500

10,000

19,329

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DE Wood (President) IW Durrans (Honorary Treasurer) I have examined the books and vouchers of the Association for the year ended 31 May 1998. In my opinion the above Balance Sheet and annexed Income and Expenditure Account give respectively a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Association at 31 May 1998 and of the surplus of income over expenditure for the year ended on that date.

31 July 1998 The Coach House 29a Bennett Park Blackheath

LD Page

Honorary Auditor

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THE 57TH LONDON DINNER The 57th London Dinner of the St Edmund Hall Association was held at the Royal Over-Seas League, St James's, on Tuesday, 13 January 1998. The attendance was 115. Before welcoming the guests, the President of the Association, Dudley Wood, referred to the death only two days before the Dinner of the invited guest speaker, John Wells, the distinguish~d satirist, actor, and writer. He was a man of great culture and a loyal Aularian who had enlivened several recent Hall occasions with his humorous contributions.

The President then welcomed the guests, the Principal, Mr and Mrs Justin Gosling, Mr Hugh McManners, and the Presidents of the Middle and Junior Common Rooms. After warmly greeting the Principal, who spoke briefly about the College's activities during the year, Dudley Wood said that the presence at the Dinner of Justin and Margaret Gosling gave great pleasure. As for Hugh McManners, we were especially grateful to him for offering at short notice to speak. From the Hall to the Falklands War, his reminiscences were characteristically vivid. As were those of Anthony Rentoul who spoke from the body of the Hall, if not from the floor! In addition to the Association's guests the following Aularians attended the Dinner: 1933 F.H.H. Finch; 1934 J.C. Cain; 1935 H.A.F. Radley; 1937 Sir John Palmer; 1938 R.E. Alton (Emeritus Fellow) 1941 The Revd Graham Midgley (Emeritus Fellow); 1943 W. Weir; 1946 D.J. Dunsmore, A.R.J. Lloyd; 1949 R.J.L. Breese, T.P. Kelly, Judge Robert J. Southan .

1950 Professor C.M. Armitage, M. Baldwin, J. Wheeler; 1951 D.J. Day, W.H. Slack, Dudley Wood (President, SEH Association); 1952 H.W. Goldsworthy, D.M. Jacobs, N.F. Lockhart; 1953 A.J. Kember; 1954 S.R. Bilsland, I.L.R. Burt, J.C.M. Casale; 1955 R.H.B. De Vere Green, J.L. Fage, R.A. Farrand, P.R. Lewis; 1956 M. J. Cansdale, S.C.H. Douglas-Mann, A. F. Ham, D.H. Johnson, B.J. Whittaker, J.R.C. Young; 1957 J. E. Aves, P.G. Croissant, T.D. Day, ]. W. Harrison, R.W. Jackson, G.R. Mihell; 1959 Sir David Cooksey (Honorary Fellow), F. di Rienzo.

1960 J.F. Adey, General Sir Michael Rose (Honorary Fellow); 1961 Sir John Daniel (Honorary Fellow), S.M. Donald, E.A. Fretwell-Downing, J.M. Heggadon, A.M. Rentoul, M.G. Smith, D.P. Vaughan; 1962 M.G.M. Groves, M.J. Hamilton; 1963 G.M. Day, Dr M.B. Foxon, P. Hodson; 1964 M.J. Clarke, R.W.F. Stoner; 1965 R.W. Beckham, N.]. Cross, W. Foy, M.A. Pannell, Dr M.R.D. Randall, B.G. Streather; 1966 R.T. Baker, A.B. Fisher, D.A. Hopkins; 1968 Dr D.J. Hughes, H.J. Hunt, R.T. Ward; 1969 M.J. Birks, I.C. Busby, G.]. Coates, S.J. Dempsey, P.E. Dobsen.

1970 W.N. David, P.G. Harper, J.W. Hawkins, L.N. Kaye, Mrs S.H. Little; 1971 I. Brimcome, L. Cummings; 1972 S.S. Chandler, R. Stephenson, M.A.S. Winter; 1973 G.K. Chamberlain, T.R. Lucas, M. Patterson; 1975 A. Davids; 1976 R.A.H. Finch, Dr S.C. Fl.-,od: 1978 P.A. Darling.

1985 D.S. McCallum; 1986 A.T. Harrison; 1988 K.M. Gordon.

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The following members of the Hall also attended: Dr J. Ashbourn (Junior Dean), Dr P.J. Collins, The Revd H.E.J. Cowdrey (Emeritus Fellow), Mr J.P.D. Dunbabin (Vice Principal), Dr R. Fargher (Emeritus Fellow), Dr R.B . Mitchell (Emeritus Fellow), Dr P. Podsiadlowski, Mr M.D .E. Slater, Dr W.S.C. Williams (Emeritus Fellow), Dr A.B. Zavatsky, Mrs Nancy Giles (Director of Development), Mrs Jake Marini (Alumni Relations Manager), Ms Sam Day (Development Administrator).

R.A.H. Finch GOODBYE LUNCH FOR JUSTIN GOSLING About a hundred past pupils, colleagues, and friends assembled in the Wolfson Hall on 19th March 1998 to say goodbye to Justin Gosling, the 60th Principal of the Hall. It was a particularly friendly and informal gathering which had been arranged by a small working party of the Association supported by the Development Office, the Bursary, and the College staff.

As well-as welcoming Justin, who was in good health and form, we welcomed Margaret and also Mary Boak and Shirley Dawson with her husband. Justin and Margaret were met at the Porter's Lodge by the working party and escorted to the Wolfson Hall where they were met by Dudley Wood, the President of the Association, John Dunbabin, the Vice-Principal, and the assembled company.

After an excellent buffet lunch, Dudley Wood gave a short address paying tribute to Justin's 36 years at the Hall, including 15 as Principal. He then presented Justin with a 1936 English silver salver suitably inscribed. Dr Jo Ashbourne, the Junior Dean, then presented Margaret with a bouquet of flowers.

In his reply, Justin thanked the Association and shared some happy reminiscences, including the 'Teddy Hall Guide to Philosophy'.

Paul Lewis

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THE CITY CHAPTER OF AULARIANS The City Chapter of Aularians held its inaugural meeting in March 1997 with a reception hosted by the Loridon Capital Club in appreciation of assistance received from the late David Band. During the intervening year, a buffet supper was held, at which Professor John Kay spoke, and a pre-Christmas drinks party, hosted by Oakes Fitwilliams, was held at the City of London Club.

Our second year started with a reception and Annual General Meeting held in South Kensington in June, at the lovely home of Mrs Olivia Band. Although the attendance was less than was hoped for, those who were present had a thoroughly enjoyable time. The discussion at the AGM i11dicated strong support for the City Chapter committing assistance in an amount of ÂŁ5000 annually for the next three years for the University Lecturer in Finance, who will be a Fellow of the Hall. The idea of a "Careers in the City" day for undergraduates at the Hall was, as well, enthusiastically supported; the intention being that those undergraduates who are interested in pursuing a career in the City could meet, on one day in the City, to listen to practitioners of the arcane financial arts explain what their professional life is really like.

The programme for the remainder of this year will include a pre-Christmas drinks party to be held on the 17th December, hosted at their offices by the eminent law firm Norton Rose. The "Careers in the City" event will be held in March 1999, and it is planned to hold a buffet supper afterwards to which all of the City Chapter and the visiting undergraduates will be invited.

For those not familiar with the City Chapter, it may be instructive to restate its aims. These are "to promote for their mutual professional and social benefit the networking of Aularians of all ages who work in, or are connected with, the City of London. From this association, it is expected that support and encouragement will flow, particularly towards those who are leaving, or who have recently left, the Hall and are trying to find their way in the City". At the present time we have eighty members and welcome any Aularian who is in, or connected with, the City.

Michael Hamilton I Chairman

FRIENDS OF THE BOAT CLUB

OLD FRIENDS, NEW FRIENDS In writing about the Friends, I am conscious that the fortunes of this group go hand in hand with those of the Boat Club. The Friends is a support group, chair)_d .by r "~ny Seccombe (SEH 1967), made up of people who are keen to see rowing at the Hall prosper; and the best way they can do this is by providing 104

financial backing, coaching help, equipment, and moral support. Of course, the Hall itself plays an important part in the health of the Boat Club . The amalgamated clubs, under the guidance of the Dean, Dr Phelps, have been conspicuous by their support over the years. So much so, that this summer a men's coxed Four was named "Christopher Phelps ", in appreciation of that support.

Some think that the fortunes of the Hall itself are linked to those of the Boat Club; while others are not so sure! So, it was good to see support from the Principal and at least two other members of the SCR at the Boathouse this summer. With the Boat Club Presidents- Graham Midgley and Ann Taylorever-present, it is unlikely that the Boat Club will suffer from lack of enthusiasm from the Emeritus Fellowship.

The financial support from Urenco, the Boat Club sponsors, and Oxford Molecular as a Corporate Friend, has proved inva luable, and with a significant donation from John Bockstoce (SEH 1966), the Friends have funded a new Eight for the Women, and have been able to help with other equipment and coaching expenses. A new set of Ultralite blades was donated by eight generous individuals at The Friends Dinner in 1997, and that was before the port!

A new equipment plan is discussed each year with the Captains of Boats, and implemented according to need and resources available. The Men's and Women's first boats now have top-level international equipment, funded through the Friends. In Eights Week, the Women promptly climbed to 4th in Division One, and had it not been Loyal supporters of the Boat for a catastrophe on the final day, the Men would C lub, The Revd E. Graham have finished 4th as well. Down the tables, the Hall Midgley and Charlie continues to prosper with one of the largest turnouts of crews on the Isis.

So, the Friends and the Boat Club are both in good shape. The Friends are real friends, sharing a bond with the Boat Club.

Membership is growing, not just from recognized Boaties, but also from a larger group of interested Hall men and women, who see the Boat Club as important to the long-term maintenance of Hall spirit. In the Hall's Who's Who, 350 people claimed to be members of the Boat Club . The door is wide open to you all to join the Friends. The benefits include an Annual Dinner in the Old Dining Hall each autumn, "lavish" hospitality at Eigf- _ Week, but above all, the chance to support something that remains very special. Gill

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Pottinger (recently Dr Gill Pottinger) is rounding up new members from the last ten years; but Michael Cansdale, who is Membership Secretary, would be delighted to enrol anyone who wishes to join. At ÂŁ12 per annum, it's a snip.

Michael's details are: The Rib, St Andrew Street, Wells BAS 2UR. Telephone: 01749 677 237.

Richard Fishlock I Vice-Chairman

- 60 YEARS AGO OF THE HALL BARGE

It is not the practice of the Magazine to make forecasts, but for the convenience of Aularians as much as for their information it may be predicted that those Aularians who pay a visit to the river during Eights Week will find that the Hall Boat Club has given up its barge and found new quarters in a set of rooms at the nearer end of the O.U.B.C. Boathouse. This change, if it takes place, will bring the Boat Club many advantages that it does not at present enjoy. It will give the Club a larger club-room and better changing accommodation than any College Barge provides. It will also secure for the Club far more satisfactory facilities for the storage of its boats than it has had heretofore - a very important consideration for the life and well-being of racing craft. Members of the Hall and their friends will be accorded the privilege of watching the races from the terrace of the O.U.B.C. Boathouse and of having tea served in a railed-off enclosure on the terrace outside the set of rooms occupied by the Hall Boat Club. It is expected that Worcester College will be tenants of a set of club-rooms at the opposite end of the Boat-house.

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OLD AULARIANS DE FORTUNIS AULARIUM 1940s Colin Weir (1941) has recently published The History of Oxford University Association Football Club 1872-1998 (Yore Publications, Harefield, Middx.). Weir was captain of the OUAFC in 1947-8.

Edward G. Price (1944) has remarried and is now living in Florida, USA. David A.A. Weston (1948) has completed his contracts with the United Nations Development Programme in South-east Asia and with Vietnam Airlines. Although prepared to consider short-term consultancies abroad, he feels that he should now enjoy retirement.

1950s Dr Ian C.R. Byatt (1952) has great pleasure in announcing his marriage to Deirdre Kelly. He is now living in Edgbaston, Birmingham.

The Revd Tony E.F. Coulson (1952) of retired from being Rector Sholtesbrooke and Vicar of White Waltham (Maidenhead, Berks) at the end of August 1997, having spent 40 years in parish ministry. He is now living in Woodley, Reading, Berks.

Michael J. Ockenden (1952) has recently completed a part-time research degree at the School of Architecture and Building Engineering of Liverpool University. It started as an M.Phil. and was converted to a Ph.D. (awarded on 24th July 1997).

Ockenden's area of research was English parish church architecture, and his thesis was on the development of Ormskirk Parish Church.

David Henderson (1956) writes that Minerva Press has just published his book By the Way, a fairly light-hearted account of some of his earlier long-distance package-deal holidays.

The Anglo-American-Polish Association recently announced the inauguration of an English language scholarship for nurses in Gdansk in memory of John KonopkaLinnet who believed in education, worshipped the sciences, championed the forgotten and less fortunate, espoused the American dream, but was not indifferent to his Polish heritage. The scholarship was made possible by a donation from Mr Michael Senter (1957), OBE, and Mrs Senter.

Dr A. John Haydon (1958) recently retired after ten years as Principal of Stafford College of Further Education.

Professor Kevin Crossley-Holland (1959) has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature.

David H. Fielding (1959) has retired as Head of Geology at Radley College, a post he held since 1965. He has published "Jewel in a Jade Rainbow - Letters and Legends from Sabah, North Borneo".

1960s Since 1997 The Revd Dr Nicolas S.F. Alldrit (1960) has been Rector of North and South Witham, Stainby with Gunby.

From 1981-96, he was a Lecturer at Lincoln Theological College; and from 1988-96, he was Sub-Warden there.

The Revd Melvyn W. Matthews (1960) has recently been appointed Canon and 107

Chancellor of the Cathedral Church of St Andrew in Wells.

David J. Mills (1962) completed a oneyear assignment in Cambodia in December 1997 and started a three-year assignment in Bhutan in January 1998. He writes, "A pity there is so little time in between to enjoy life in my hometown of Perth, Western Australia!"

After fifteen very happy years as Headmaster of Rannoch, Michael Barratt (1963) has retired and is now living in Colinsburgh, Fife.

Geoffrey M. Day (1963) has taken early retirement from Esso Petroleum Co. Ltd., where he was the Manager of Transport Engineering. He has now joined the Freight Transport Association as Manager of Engineering Policy. He was awarded an MBE in the 1997 Honours List for "Services to the Oil Industry" .

Richard Oliver (1963) has recently been appointed Development Director at Gordonstoun School.

David M. Meredith (1964) writes that he took up an appointment as the first stipendiary magistrate for Leicestershire in October 1995.

Dr Derek J. Morris (1964), Reader in Economics and Fellow of Oriel College, has been appointed as Chairman of the Monopolies and Mergers Commission for a term of four years from 1 February 1998.

U.S. Senator Larry L. Pressler (1964) has recently become a partner of the law firm O'Connor & Hannan in Washington, D.C. He reports that he will be working on investment banking type activities, venture capital, lobbying, telecommunications, aviation, international trade, litigation, and almost every subject under the sun!

Robert Beckham (1965) was elected the 1997-8 President of the Chartered Institute of Patent Agents.

Dr Ni.::k ¡Badham .(1966) reports that he is no longer Chief Geologist to the RTZ 108

Group in the UK. As part of a major cutback in exploration in 1996, they laid off 350 senior geologists, Badman included.

He first set up as an independent consultant but has subsequently become Chief Geologist and Exploration Manager to Azco Mining Incorporated, a Canadian Minerals exploration company based in Badham remains in Vancouver.

Stockbridge, England, but still operates worldwide.

Simon J. Maxwell (1_967) was made Director of the Overseas Development Institute, London.

Brian Battye (1969) has been appointed Headmaster of Barley Grammar School from September 1998.

Nicholas R. Pumfrey (1969), QC has recently been appointed to the High Court Bench.

1970s Geoffrey M. Aldridge (1970) writes that in September 1997 he moved from 'The English School' in Umm AI Qaiwain, United Arab Emirates, to the 'New Indian Higher Secondary School', in Ras AI Khaimah' (also in UAE) as Head of Physics and Head of French. The school follows the Examination Board of Kerala State in South India, and most of the students are from Kerala. As well as teaching Physics and French at Lower and Upper 6th levels, he has been teaching a lot of English!

Stephen A. McCann (1971) is now Headteacher at Salesian College, Battersea, London.

Peter Gillett (1972) was last year awarded a prize for the best doctoral thesis at University of Kansas (School of Accountancy). He thesis concerned the application of the mathematics of uncertainty to the auditing process. He is now an Associate Professor at Rutgers University in New Jersey, USA.

Aularian Reunion in Namibia Although unable to attend the official Aularian Reunion at the Hall in June 1998, Mr Andrew Hope (1973) and Dr David Piper (1972) held their own SEH Association (Namibia) reunion on Friday, 26th June 1998.

With only two known Hall men in Namibia, they decided (like the Hall) to throw the dinner open to all years and to invite spouses! In fact the 'net' was widened still further and on the day a total of 31 people sat down for a mid-winter English Christmas dinner - turkey and trimmings, Christmas pudding, etc. The glittering black-tie gathering, at the Piper residence, included a Government Minister, four heads of Diplomatic missions, captains of industry, senior UK advisers to Government, their wives and husbands, and even a Cambridge undergraduate! The evening ended, in true Hall fashion, with a scramble for the World Cup Internet site and the best seats in front of the television to watch the highlights of England's 2-0 win over Colombia.

Unfortunately this may be the first and last such occasion as the Pipers will be leaving Namibia shortly. They return to the UK, rejoining the British Geological Survey at its headquarters at Keyworth, outside Nottingham.

Mr Hope is Managing Director of Rossing Uranium Ltd- a division of RTZ-CRAoperators of a large uranium mine in Namibia.

Dr Piper is with BSG International and, after secondments to Malawi and Botswana and short intervening periods in the UK, he is presently attached to an EU commissioned project funded by EDF (SYSMIN programme) promoting the local development of industrial mineral resources. He obtained his doctorate in 1997 from the University of Wales, Aberystwyth, for a thesis entitled "The Geotectonic Evolution of the Crystalline Rocks of Central Malawi".

Two years ago Peter A. Osborn (1972) escaped from the accounting profession to get nearer the sharp end of working with clients, in the sense that he is now a partner in The Briars Partnership, a threepartner advisory practice providing strategic, financial, and human resources advice to owner-managed businesses. His roles are strategic advisor and non-executive director.

The Briars Partnership operates from a converted 17th century barn in a listed courtyard near Guildford, with a park to walk in at lunch times which, while not quite matching up to Christ Church Meadow, is a considerable improvement on the City.

Kevin A. Bromboszcz (1973) has recently taken up the position of Director with Anglian Water plc.

Charles Hind (1974) left Sotheby's British Watercolours Department in 1993 (involuntarily, thanks to the recession in

the art market) and after a stint as an editor with the Macmillan Dictionary of Art was appointed Curator of the Royal Institute of British Architects Drawings Collection in 1996. He is busy writing and lecturing and organized an exhibition at the RIBA on the architect of the new British Library, Professor Colin St John Wilson, in autumn 1997. He is interested in hearing from Aularian members of the Institute.

Dr Mark S. Hockey (1976) and his wife Penny announce the birth of their second daughter, Florence Anne, on 3rd September 1996. lan M. Taylor (1976) has moved from Bangkok, where he was Sales Director for Coca-Cola Thailand, to a new position as Country Manager "f Coca-Cola m Singapore.

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Brian P. Worsford (1978) recently married Belinda J. Markham (1983). They are living in Blackwater, Surrey. Brian is head of the Property Planning Unit, Barclays Bank, and Belinda, who qualified as a doctor in Bristol in 1995, is now working as a trainee GP. Graham Stewart (1979) informs us that after several years working in the Netherlands with Shell Research and Shell International Exploration and Production, he has returned to the UK to take up the position of Principal Structural Engineer with Lloyd's Register in Aberdeen. Whilst working in the Netherlands, he was awarded a Ph.D. in Structural Mechanics from the University of Glasgow.

1980s Stephen King (1980) was married to Clare Gwendoline Steele on 12 July 1997.

P. Mark Drewell (1981) was the best man.

Rachel Martel (1980) and Julian Eaglen, announce the birth of their daughter, Bryony Philippa Martel, on 8th November 1997.

Since February 1997 Richard A. Lambert (1981) has been Assistant Dit"ector of the British Property Federation. He and his partner Penny Neu report the birth of a daughter Rebecca Mary Lambert Neu on 30 November 1997.

Richard S. Oliver (1981) and his wife Jenny (nee Stirling, 1983) announce the birth of their second daughter, Charlotte, in January 1998.

Adam ].G. Teller (1981) recently received his Ph.D. from the Hebrew University (Jerusalem), gaining "summa cum laude " for his thesis. He is now a Lecturer at Haifa University.

Mark T. Laughton (1982) and his wife Maria announce the birth of a daughter, Sarah Emily, on 1st October 1997.

Dr Michael J. (Mick) Jenkins (1984) has ¡ moved to South Africa and has been appointed a director of Fifth Quadrant Actuaries and Consultants m Jonannc:sl..~. Hg.

Mark Hazelwood (1984) and his wife 110

Ruth (nee McQuillan, 1984) announce the birth of their daughter, Anna Faith, on lOth November 1996. They both work in overseas development and will be in Ghana until March 1999.

The 1998 Charles Vernon Boys Medal and Prize of the Institute of Physics has been awarded to Shaun N. Fisher (1985).

Carole L. Johnson (1985) was married to Paul Car! Dix on 29th June 1996.

Tanya C.M. Stobbs (1985) is now married to Joseph Coles. They have one child, Hector, born on lOth August 1997.

Sarah Croutear (nee Smith 1986) and her husband Adrian announce the birth of a second son, Adam Nathan, on 1st October 1996.

Mark]. Matthews (1986) is now Second Secretary (Political) at the British Embassy in Abu Dhabi. On 13 September 1997, he married Shauna Rudge.

Mark E.M. Snelling (1986) recentl y moved from Agence France Presse in Hong Kong to take up an appointment with Reuters in Singapore.

Dr Ian C.W. Fitzsimons (1987) has moved to Perth, Western Australia, to take up a lecturing post at the School of Applied Geography, Curtin University of Technology.

Richard C. Wright (1987) married Lucy C. Donovan (1989) in Oxford on 1st May 1996. They are pleased to announce the birth of a daughter, Philippa Alpha, on 25th June 1997.

Dr Jonathan W. Wilson (1987) was married in 1997. His wife's name is Sinead.

Stuart A.L. Ford (1988) reports that he is shortly to leave the country to take up the position of Vice President of Business & Legal Affairs at Miramax Films in New York City.

Keith Michael Gordon (1988) married Deborah Sacks (New College 1990) in March 1996 and is living in London. He is now employed as a Taxation Consultant with Rawlinson & Hunter (Accountants)

in Jermyn Street. He recently passed the Associateship examination of the Cartered Institute of Taxation.

Heather J. Parry (1988) was married to Andrew Hodgkinson on 16th August 1997.

Marin Tomin (1988) is now working in Prague.

1990s Timothy C. Harwood (1990) and Carol M.A. Buchanan (1990) were married in September 1997.

David Jordan (1990) completed his Ph.D. on "the RAF of the First World War" at Birmingham University. He is now a Research Associate at Birmingham, an Associate Lecturer for the Open University, and a Visiting Lecturer for two departments at Birmingham, for Westhill

College and Newman College in Birmingham, and for Worcester College of Higher Education.

Ryan Law (1990) has a new job as a Parliamentary researcher.

Jonathan C.L. Clayton (1991) and Annabel Wright were married at the Parish Church of All Saints, Batley. Jonathan is the Assistant Vice-President of the American Insurance Group financial products in Tokyo, where the couple now live.

Damian Yap (1993) recently received his M.Biochem. and a BDH book prize for meritorious work. He is now a Ph.D. student at the Ludwig Institute of Cancer Research at the Imperial College School of Medicine at St Mary's, Norfolk Place, London.

Sundeep Dhillon (1989) Ascent of Mount Everest

We are proud to record the great mountaineering achievements of a recent undergraduate of the Hall. Sundeep Dhillon (who read medicine from 1989 to 1995) reached the summit of Mount Everest on Monday, 25 May 1998, at 8.45 a.m. In doing so, he achieved another ambition: he became the youngest man to have climbed "The Seven Summits" - the highest peaks in seven continents.

Sundeep Dhillon, who was Chairman of the Oxford University Exploration Society in 1990, had his first experience of climbing in the Himalayas while up at the Hall. He has successfully combined his mountaineering feats and his medical training and is currently serving in the Royal Army Medical Corps. We hope to publish a detailed account of his ascent of Mount Everest in one of the next issues of the Magazine/Newsletter.

After graduating in 1987, Andrew Steane (1984) stayed at the Hall while completing a D.Phil. in physics. From 1990 to 1992, he was a Junior Research Fellow at Merton College, Oxford. He then spent 1993 and 1994 at the Ecole Normale Superieur, Paris, in a post-doctoral position in the group of Prof. Cohen-Tannoudji. From 1995, he has had a Royal Society University Research Fellowship based at the Department of Atomic and ¡ Laser Physics, Clarendon Laboratory, Oxford, and from November 1996, he has been a Fellow by Special Election at the Hall. He married Emma Palmer (1985) in Jul y 1996. They currently live in Wolvercote, Oxford. After graduating in 1989, Emma did secretarial work and from 1990 to 1991 worked as the Contracts Secretary at the Royal Opera House London. She then trained as a teacher and taught modern languages at Raine's Foundation School, Bethnal Green (London) and Kingham Hill School (Chipping Norton) from 1992 to 1997. She now does administrative work for St Clare's College, Ox.fo5<), jp th~i.r Educational Services Department.

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OBITUARIES 1920s Donald Herbert John Marchant, MA, FIBiol. 12 September 1997; Grantham, Lincs.

Aged 92. Commoner 1924-8, Chemistry. Retired Principal Lecturer, Kesteven College of Education.

Canon joseph Denis Fox, MA. 7 November 1996; Morcombelake, Bridport, Dorset.

Aged 90. Commoner 1925-8, Theology. Retired Rector of Neatishead, Irstead, Barton Turf, Norfolk, and Rural Dean.

Charles Richard (Dick) Hiscocks, MA, Dr.Phil. (Berlin) 2 July 1998; Melton Constable, Norfolk. Aged 91. Exhibitioner 1926-9, History. Retired Professor of International Relations, Sussex University.

Geoffrey Morton (Gerry) Mercer, MA. 9 January 1997; Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbrightshire. Aged 90. Commoner 1926-31, Literae Humaniores. joseph Harry Tyzack, MA. 27 May 1997; Cape Town, South Africa. Aged 86.

Commoner 1929-33, Modern Languages.

The Revd jack Newton Charles Holland, OBE, MA, RN (ret'd). 25 June 1997; Hindhead, Surrey. Aged 89. Commoner 1927-30. Retired Rector of St Martyn near Bodmin, Cornwall. island of Crete in 1941. In 1957, he was appointed Fleet Chaplain to the Mediterranean Fleet and Chaplain of HM Dockyard Malta. He was the last naval chaplain of the dockyard, before the Navy left Malta. He was awarded the OBE in 1957. He retired from the Navy in 1959 and was appointed Chaplain to the Royal Hospital School, Ipswich. In 1969, jack took up his last appointment before retiring in 1974 as Rector of St Martyn near Bodmin in Cornwall.

Jack and Marjorie, whom he married in May 1957, retired to Henstridge in Somerset, where they lived for fourteen very happy years before finally retiring to Manormead Residential Home, Hindhead, Surrey, where jack died very peacefully on 25th June 1997.

Christopher Holland (SEH 1985)

jack Holland was born in Croydon in 1908, the son of Captain R. Holland. He was educated at St Edward's School, Oxford, where he was Captain of Rugby and Cricket. Jack came up to St Edmund Hall in 1927, where he gained an MA in 1930. He was Captain of the College Rugby XV in 1929-30 and also played for the Cricket XI. In 1930, Jack went to Westcott House, Cambridge, and was in due course ordained a Priest by no lesser a person than Archbishop Cosmo Gordon Laing in Canterbury Cathedral in February 1932.

Holland joined the Royal Navy as a Chaplain in 1935. During the early part of the Second World War, jack was Chaplain on board the aircraft carrier HMS Formidable, which was involved in the evacuation of Allied Troops from the

1930s William Charlton. 18 February 1998; Epsom, Surrey. Aged 86. Commoner 1930-4, Natural Science.

The Revd Theodore John Childs, B.Litt., MA. 17 March 1998; Maughold, Isle of Man. Aged 85. Exhibitioner 1931-5, English. james McDonau~h, CBE, MA. 18 February 1998; Whitestaunton, Chard, Somerset.

Aged 85. Exhib1u oner and Scholar 1931-5, History. Retired Overseas Consultant, CFBT. 112

The Revd Cecil Rupert Oilier, MA. 29 July 1997; Normacot, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent.

Aged 84. Exhibitioner 1931-4, Theology. Retired Anglican Priest.

Derek William Bigley, CBE, BA. 1 August 1997; Church Stretton, Shropshire. Aged 84.

Commoner 1932-5, History.

The Revd John Piu Gutch, MA. 28 November 1997; Warminster, Wiltshire. Aged 83.

Commoner 1933-6, Theology. Retired Canon Rector of Elton, Stibbington, and Water Newton.

The Revd Douglas Rene Tassell, MA. 5 March 1998; Upton upon Severn, Worcestershire. Aged 82. Commoner 1934. Paul Witherington (SEH 1931) writes that as a parish priest successively of a number of parishes, mostly in Cheshire, The Revd Tassel! was much loved and appreciated .

Herbert Edward Pope, MA. 21 February 1998, Lewes, East Sussex. Aged 80. Scholar 1936-9, French & Spanish. Retired Head of Modern Languages, Lewes County Grammar School. Died suddenly of a heart attack. His wife Eunice writes that their son Timothy (SEH 1966) came from Canada for the funeral, at which Dick Lyth, another Hall man (1935), was present.

Cecil Grayson, CBE, MA, FBA. 29 April 1998; Oxford. Aged 78. Commoner 1938-40 and 1946-7, Modern Languages. Emeritus Serena Professor of Italian Studies, University of Oxford, and Emeritus Fellow of Magdalen College, Oxford. (see obituary on p 58).

Christopher John Helps Starey, BM, BCh, FRCGP. 5 February 1997; Stokenchurch, Buckinghamshire. Aged 77. Commoner 1938, Medicine. Retired General Practitioner.

Joseph Denis Milburn Bell, MA. 25 July 1997; Hale, Altrincham, Cheshire. Aged 77.

State scholar 1939-41 and 1945-6, History. Retired Chairman of North Western Electricity Board.

John Leslie Lutyens, MA, CEng. 5 August 1997; Wallingford, Oxfordshire. Commoner 1939, Natural Science.

The Ven George Boorne Timms, MA. 15 November 1997; Ramsgate, Kent. Aged 87.

Commoner 1930-3, Theology. Retired Archdeacon, Church of England.

The Ven G.B. Timms was a Church of England priest in the English catholic tradition. He valued tradition, and advertised this by wearing an archdeacon's frock coat and gaiters on formal occasions at a time when most dignitaries had long since given them up. It was part of his style, as was the cigarette holder which he wore and wielded like Marlene Dietrich. But tradition for him was not an inhibiting constraint, rather a valued source from which to draw inspiration and guidance.

Timms was a good example of the scholarly parish priest who in the past has been so important in building up the life of the Church of England. He read and studied in order to provide the best in liturgy and hymnody, because he thought that

only the best was good enough for the worship of God and also that only the best was good enough for the people of God. There was a remarkable consistency in Timm's ministry. The things which he cared about and which led him into the ministry of the Church of England were what he taught in his parish ministry and, when the opportunity arose, tried to communicate to the wider Church through his writings and addresses in the Church Assembly, General Synod and elsewhere. ¡He made outstanding contributions to the revision of services for the Alternative Service Book and to hymnody by writing numerous hymns and chairing the _edito.~ ial board for the New Englis1i Hymnal. ¡

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George Boorne Timms was born in Derby. His parents were devout Baptists and, as soon as he was old enough, he went with his half-sisters three times each Sunday to the church services and Sunday school. This was a walk of one and a half miles each day. He continued going regularly and was baptised when he was 15.

In later life he used to look back with gratitude for what he had learnt in that period of his life. He went on a scholarship to Derby School and was intending to become a schoolmaster. But, while he was in the sixth form, he became friendly with three boys who hoped to start training for ordination in the Church of England. He began going with them to services at their local Anglican church and became increasingly attracted to the beauty of the liturgy. Around the same time, the minister of his own Baptist church left to join the Church of England.

Together these things persuaded Timms to seek confirmation.

In 1930 he went up to Oxford, to St Edmund Hall to read theology, and was fortunate to have Austin Farrer, one of the leading theologians of the mid-20th century, as his tutor. From there he proceeded to the College of the Resurrection at Mirfield for two years' ordination training followed by a two-year training curacy in a parish in Coventry.

In January 1938 he moved to a second curacy in a parish in Reading where he stayed for an unusually long period of 11 years. He was very happy there, finding "an exceptionally high standard of worship with an elaborate ceremonial, but on 'English' not ' Roman' lines," as he wrote later. It was there that he wrote his first, small book. In 1945 Dom Gregory Dix of Nashdom Abbey had published his seminal work The Shape of the Liturgy.

Timms took issue with him over his view of Archbishop Crarur.cr's beliefs. In Dixit Cranmer: A Reply to Dom Gn â&#x20AC;˘-:ory, he

defended Cranmer's theology and his liturgical compositions.

In 1949 Timms was appointed priest vicar and sacrist of Southward Cathedral, which gave him valuable experience in ordering worship and ceremonial on great occasions. Three years later he was appointed vicar of St Mary's, Primrose Hill in Hampstead, which ever since Canon Percy Dearmer had been vicar there at the beginning of this century had been renowned for the beauty of its music and liturgical worship. in the English catholic tradition.

There was much to be done in the parish following the disruption of war, but he managed to find time to be rural dean, a Proctor in Convocation (a member of the House of Clergy m the Church Assembly/General Synod) and a member of the Archbishop's Commission to revise the Catechism.

In 1965 Timms was appointed vicar of the Guild Church of St Andrew in the City and also Director of Ordination Training.

When the London diocese was split into episcopal areas in 1971, ordination training became the responsibility of each of the area's bishops. Timms stayed at St Andrew's, and was appointed Archdeacon of Hackney in the Stepney episcopal area.

As vicar of a Guild church with no Sunday services he was able to join in Sunday worship in all the churches in his care. But he was also composing collects for the 73 new entrants in the calendar of saints authorised in the Alternative Service Book, which were published in Clouds of Witness just after his retirement in 1981.

He was working hard, too, on the New English Hymnal, which was published in 1986 and contains 14 of his own hymns.

In his long life he greatly enriched the life and worship of the Church of England.

He was unmarried.

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Anthony Talbot de Burgh Wilmot, MA. 14 December 1996, Sevenoaks, Kent. Aged 81.

Commoner 1934-8, English Language & Literature. Retired Principal, Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology.

Tony Wilmot had a distinguised and wide-ranging career in Africa, entering the Colonial Service straight from university.

As assistant district commissioner for Zambia from 1938 to 1940, he developed such a facility in Chibemba that it was said his accent was indistinguishable from that of a native speaker. He was appointed senior cipher officer to the 11th African Division in the East African Campaign, reaching the rank of lieutenant-colonel and being mentioned in dispatches. After the fall of Addis Ababa, lie became Secretary to the Government of British Somaliland at the age of 29.

Wilmot spent nine years in the Gold Coast (now Ghana), becoming Permanent Secretary in 1954. This period saw the completion of the Volta Dam Project and of Tema Harbour under his guidance.

Throughout this time, he displayed a strong sense of identity with the indigenous population, preferring to travel some distance to church instead of joining the local congregation which - typical of those days - was "for Europeans only". When visitii1g his wife in hospital after their first set of twins was born (another was to be born later) he was caught up in riots in Accra and narrowly escaped with his life.

Recognising him, a local church leader rushed from his home, and pleaded with the crowd to leave him as he was "a good man".

Anthony Talbot de Burgh Wilmot was born in Shoreham, Kent, and educated at Tonbridge School, then at St Edmund Hall, Oxford, where he read English. In 1938 he gained a hockey Blue. He also served on the Oxford Inter-Collegiate Christian Union (OICCU) executive.

Never losing interest in student life, and at a time of unprecedented growth among

Christian groups in African universltles, he was the moving spirit in setting up the Pan-African Fellowship of Evangelical Students.

He was a man of great energy, and he would always look at things as they were and then at what could be. That trait was evident on two levels: in the role he played in the political and economic development of West Africa, and in the way he identified potential in young people, and built on it. One such young man was Emeka Anyaoku, whom he recruited as an undergraduate in Ibadan University, and who rose to Secretary-General of the Commonwealth.

Wilmot jointed the Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC) in 1956 and, after a year in Singapore, was appointed West African regional controller. A major aspect of his job was to encourage Western business to go into countries before they became independent, and he travelled widely. After his spell with the CDC he acted as a "company doctor", visiting businesses in several countries, then became managing director of a large West African conglomerate.

But his interests stretched beyond the political and economic, and under the inspiration of Byang Kato, a leading Nigerian Christian, one of his great hopes was to see postgraduate theological training carried out on the African continent.

Postgraduates in theology at that time had to go to the West. He wanted African pastors trained to meet the specific needs of African congregations, and qualified to teach the Bible accurately. Nairobi seemed the best location for this and he sought property near the city, eventually finding some la. nd in Ka.r m . (named 'lf~~f Karen¡ r Blixen oJ 0 ut of Africa). ~.-

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He went to the United States in 1979 to raise $200,000 for 18 acres on which there then stood just three chicken runs and a dogfood factory. The Bairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology was opened in 1983 with four students under a Zimbabwean Dean, and with Wilmot as Principal. It has now trained some 200 pastors and theological teachers.

Throughout all his years in Africa, he maintained a close link with the Evangelical Church of St Nicholas, Sevenoaks, Kent. He also played a major role in an ambitious building project

which was the first of its kind anywhere in the world - to dig under a medieval church in order to provide needed extra space.

The cost was over £2 million, almost entirely raised within the congregation.

Wilmot's business acumen, permeated by his faith, drove the project through to completion in 1995. · He married in 1946 and leaves his widow Eve, for 50 years his closest companion and constant support, five sons and two daughters.

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1940s Jack Bull, MA. 23 April 1998; Norwich, Norfolk. Commoner 1940-1 and 1946-9, History & English. Aged 75. Retired Principal Lecturer and Head of History, Keswick Hall College of Education.

William John Camkin, MA. June 1998. Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. Aged 75.

Commoner 1941-2, PPE & Modern History. Chief Executive, League Managers Association.

Leonard Victor Fost. 21 June 1998. Upper Norwood, London, and Goldings, Lewes, East Sussex. Aged 74. Exhibitioner 1942-3, 1946, and 1947-9, Modern Languages.

John Kenneth Ford. 3 July 1998 . Cropthorne, nr Pershore, Worcestershire. Aged 72.

Royal Navy. Commoner 1943-4 and 1946-8.

Kenneth Murray Grayson, MA. Malvern, Worcestershire. Aged 71. Royal Signals Cadet.

Commoner 1944 and 1948-52, Natural Sciences (Physics) and Education.

Michael Seymour Bradfield, BA. 20 January 1998. Aged 71. Commoner 1945-8.

Derek Guy Clarke, MA. 27 April 1998. Stoke Bishop, Bristol. Commoner 1946-9, French & German. Aged 77. Retired teacher, Clifton College, Bristol.

Herbert Ernest Stanley Worme, BA. 26 December 1997; Ickenham, Middlesex. Aged 80.

Commoner 1946-8, PPE. Retired Schoolmaster.

Canon lvor Frederick Church, MA. 19 June 1998. Clayfield, Queensland, Australia.

Aged 84. Commoner 1947-9.

Brian Frank Warren Thomas, MA. 13 October 1997; Westbury on Trym, Bristol. Aged 74. Commoner 1947-9.

Harold Alan Benton Latimer, BA. 12 September 1997; Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne.

Aged 68. Commoner 1948, Modern Languages. Retired teacher, Royal Grammar School, Newcastle upon Tyne. His son, Chris Latimer (SEH 1976), reports that his father always retained fond memories of the Hall and regretted that his illness prevented him from attending the celebration of Dr Fargher's career. He was one of Dr Fargher's first students.

David Henry Edward Wainwright, MA. 5 January 1998; East Molesey, Surrey. Aged 68.

Commoner 1949-52, English. Author; Publications Consultant, European Science Foundation (since 1987).

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Alan Westaway, MA. 11 May 1998; New York. State Scholar 1941-2 and 1946-8, French & Italian. Aged 75. Translator, United Nations.

Extract from a letter from Ray Avery (ret'd Bristol Grammar School) to Sir Stephen Tumim: Alan Westaway ... was a fine schoolmaster with the understanding of his pupils of all ages and abilities and the keenest interest in his subject. We were all dismayed, selfishly, when he decided to apply for a career in the United Nations.

He was one of twelve selected by public examination in the UK to join the UN's translation service.

He worked for the UN for over 40 years, being called back constantly from 'retirement' to work on Assemblies material and the Non Proliferation Treaty, etc.

He returned regularly to Bristol and was a popular guest at the Grammar School, talking to Sixth Formers and teaching young linguists in class. He also ¡ helped Professor Coveney to set up what I believe was the first postgraduate course in the county of Bath specifically directed at training young linguists who wished to work in international institutions.

I write because I know how very loyal Alan was to Teddy Hall. He came to dinner whenever possible and he attended your trans-Atlantic college events until his prolonged recent ill health. ... He and I were at school (Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Bristol) together before teaching at Bristol Grammar School. He was very proud of your college.

Extract from a tribute written by W.R. (Bill) Miller (SEH 1949) and read by him at a Memorial Service at the United Nations on 4 June 1998: I only met Alan in 1985 when we both realized we belonged to the same Oxford

college, St Edmund Hall, and we conspired together to have an annual dinner of Aularians over here in the USA. Alan was a regular member of these gatherings right from the start, and, as we all got to know each other better, he became respected for the warmth of his personality, his enquiring mind, and his great enthusiasm for St Edmund Hall and what it meant to his life. Many a luncheon and breakfast here at the United Nations was held to plan these events with Bill Sotirovich, Warne Boyce, and others in attendance. Alan was very often the catalyst who made these things happen. A lady Aularian said to me last week, "Alan was somebody who really touched people." I though that comment very perceptive. He was always interested in young people and in the United Nations dining room would enquire where people came from and extensively about their background. He tried to understand people and always did it in a friendly and warm manner.

And then there was his interest in sport - particularly, rugby football and cricket.

Since the latter is one of my passions, we frequently exchanged press clippings and magazines about the game. We commiserated with each other on the less than satisfactory results from the English team.

Even during his terminal illness, he would call up and we would chat about the college and the sporting world.

So, Alan, now that you are up there and have influence in the right quarters, can you help us get England winning again and perhaps Oxford the boat race?

Alan, you were much loved and will be sorely missed.

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Martin Seymour-Smith, MA. 1 July 1998; Bexhill on Sea, East Sussex. Aged 70.

Commoner 1948-51, Modern History.

The sudden death at his home of Martin Seymour-Smith robs the literary world of one of its most original and comprehensively equipped minds. To the general reader he was probably best known for his "big" literary biographies: of Robert Graves, Rudyard Kipling and Thomas Hardy. These were scholarly, readable, and in the case of the last two at any rate, "controversial" - though Seymour-Smith himself could never really understand why.

But it may well be judged that his greatest contribution to the understanding of literature in our time was his Guide to Modern World Literature, which first appeared from Wolfe in 1973, and was revised and greatly expanded as the Macmillan Guide to Modern World Literature in 1968. The Guide was greeted with puzzlement by reviewers on its first appearance. That such a magesterial survey could be the work of one man in an era when works of its type were commonly assembled by teams of contributors, invited scepticism in some quarters while it compelled admiration in others. In fact, the book gained immensely from the unity of purpose and the blaze of passion for literature that lay behind it; its author was himself a creative writer and was well acquainted with the precariousness of that condition.

Indeed, to his fellow poets: Robert Graves, James Reeves, C.H. Sisson and Robert Nye, Seymour-Smith was primarily a poet. Poetry was fundamental to him, not a pursuit for the hours left over from scholarship. The half-dozen volumes published betwen 1952 and 1994 chart a progression from the early influence of his peers to the development of a highly individual voice.

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century. His edition of Shakespeare's Sonnets, first published by Heinemann in 1963, was as close to a work of genius as an act of editing can well be. An original spelling edition, it rediscovered those complex layers of metaphysical ambiguity which can so easily disappear with modernisation. More important, SeymourSmith's notes to each sonnet charted, blow-by-blow, Shakespeare's painful progress through suffering and humiliation as the poet comes to terms with his disturbing sexuality. It was an exegesis of unsurpassed richness. Now out of print, this edition is shortly to be reissued by Greenwich Exchange.

As an author Seymour-Smith cast his net beyond literature, into philosophy, sociology and psychology. As a man he rerpained a true radical while many of his youthful contemporaries gradually edged to the Right as they aged. He enjoyed his reputation as an anti-Establishment figure, though this sprang not from vanity but from a thoroughgoing zest for intellectual combat, and the enjoyment to the full of that independence of mind which stems from complete emancipation from coteries.

Although his knowledge was prodigious he never donned the mantle of sage. Irony and he were indivisible. There was to the end something of the imp about him. The young delighted in his company. For his part, he was at home discussing the pros and cons of Naseem Hamid's left jab, as he was talking about the Enneads of Plotinus.

Martin Seymour-Smith was born in London and educated at Highgate School.

In the immediate postwar period he was called up into the Army and served as a sergeant in Egypt. After demobilisation he went up to St Edmund Hall, Oxford, where he read history. He had known

Robert Graves for a number of years and after Oxford he went out to Majorca as tutor to one of the poet's sons.

After returning to England in 1954 Seymour-Smith taught for a number of years before going freelance as a writer in 1960. His first solo appearance as a poet had been in the Fantasy Poets series in 1953. This was succeeded by All Devils Fading (1954).

To that point he had been regarded by cognoscenti as an interesting poet, but his reputation remained something of an underground one. Tea with Miss Stockport (1963) established a claim to wider attention. And Reminiscences of Norma (1971) revealed a poet with the power at once to disturb and move. The volume contained satires, imitations and wry personal observations on aspects of growing up, friendship and growing old.

But at its core was a powerful series of 13 "Norma" poems which examined with naked honesty the betrayals and ambiguities of sexual love and the helplessness of (in this case) the man who is slave to its ravages. The Norma poems were remarkable, above all, in their understanding of female sexuality. And Seymour-Smith's control of rhythm and his precise choice of vocabulary gave his observations on the subject a haunting quality.

He published no further poetry for another twenty years. The pressure to earn a living from literary biography militated against it. But he had not stopped writing poetry. And when his last volume of verse, Wilderness, was published in 1994, it showed no diminution in his powers.

As early as 1956 Seymour-Smith had published an assessment of Robert Graves.

He was to return to the subject with his large scale biography Robert Graves: His Life and Work in 1981. Besides his Shakespeare's Sonnets he edited editions of Ben Jonson and (with James Reeves) Marvell's poems, and a number of novels.

When his biography of Rudyard Kipling appeared in 1989 it provoked outrage among Kipling lovers for its assertion that the author had been a homosexual. For a period Seymour-Smith found himself the object of tabloid style headlines, as well as a rash of abusive telephone calls at his Sussex home. His Thomas Hardy (1996) was adjudged almost equally incendiary from what was considered intrusive attention to Hardy's sexual life - though the biography was in truth an act of homage to an author whom Seymour-Smith admired. The reviewers' disapproval surprised Seymour-Smith, a man to whom human sexuality was simply an inescapable part of being.

Indeed, he had written several books on aspects of sexual relations in society and the role of prostitution. Sex and Society (1976) was a comprehensive historical and sociological survey, drawing on not then readily obtainable sources, such as the now familiar anonymous Victorian erotic classic My Secret Life.

Seymour-Smith was writing at full pressure at the time of his death and besides the re-issue of his Shakespeare's Sonnets a study of Shakespeare's longer non-dramatic poems is due for publication later this year.

Martin Seymour-Smith is survived by his wife Janet and by their two daughters.

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David Alien George Turner, MA. 8 September 1997; Brighton, East Sussex. Aged 68.

Commoner 1949-53, English Language & Literature. Retired Principal, Varndean Sixth Form College, Brighton.

David Turner came up to the Hall from Grammar School, and then to a Sixth Form Wellingborough Grammar School (by way College. of the then statutory National Service) in At his funeral service, one of those who Michaelmas Term 1949. In his second year, had worked most closely with him during he was 'rusticated' at the behest of a TB these years spoke warmly and wisely of Dag's x-ray; it revealed he had contracted the dis- ability to rise to the enormous tasks set him ease. Understandable gloom descended upon at Varndean, of his ability to manage change Dag- as David was known to all his friends. smoothly, of his readiness to delegate and Did this mean the end of his academic career trust, and of his loyalty to-those with whom and of his incipient relationship with the he worked.

Dag was a son of the Manse and by concharming Isabel from LMH? Happily, within a twelvemonth Dag was viction an Anglican. The deep Christian piety with us in Oxford once more. Although for he had learned at home informed all his a while unable to grace the Chapel Choir endeavours; he was always actively involved and Musical Society functions with his rich in the work and worship of the Church. bass voice, his dry wit was as ready as ever - During the incumbency of Aularian John especially during proceedings of the Essay Hester (SEH 1945), he was churchwarden of Society (over which he was eventually to pre- Brighton Parish Church and was a chorister there for many years and almost until his side) - and he was irritating his contempotime of death. His fellow choristers were raries with the thought that for him Schools present at his funeral and sang an anthem by were now an extra year away. In due course, a former Choirmaster whose compositions he graduated with a well-deserved second Dag greatly admired. and was completing arrangements for marIn retirement Dag rekindled DIY skills that riage to the lady he feared lost. had been little exercised since the penurious Much to the astonishment of those who years when he was changing careers. He knew him well, Dag embarked upon a career drew much satisfaction from gardening, in Local Government. The man was a born carpentry and (especially) bricklaying. schoolmaster!

Nehemiah would surely have coveted his Within two years, however, he came to his constructional ability! vocational senses and advanced rapidly from Dag died on the morning of 8th September being an assistant master at Bemrose School 1997 fully aware that his doctors could do (Derby) to being Head of English successive- no more to stay the prostate cancer which ly at Edward VI School (Stafford) and Tudor had revealed itself a year earlier.

Grange Grammar School (Solihull). At all Characteristically, almost to the day he died three schools he also took charge of the he was sharpening his kindly wit on the school play. Unsurprisingly he discharged doctors and nurses who attended to their this extra-curricular activity to much uncomplaining patient. acclaim. He himself had real acting talent.

We offer our condolences to Isabel - and to In 1970 Dag was appointed Head of .. the "quiver full" of whom he was so proud Varndean Grammar School (Brighton). Here (even if they did prove expensive at he revealed his rare gift for being able to Christmastide): four children and eight manage change. During his eighteen years at grandsons.

Varndean, it was successively transformed The Revd Canon R.D. Strapps from a Boys Grammar SLhool, to a Mixed (SEH 1949)

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Anthony Hugh Wade Nias, MA, BM BCh, DM, FRCR, FRCPath. 29 October 1997; Surbiton, Surrey. Aged 71. RN probationer 1948-52, English & Medicine. Retired Richard Dimbleby Professor of Cancer Research, UMDS, London .

Professor Anthony Nias, who died at the age of 71, had held the Richard Dimbleby Chair of Cancer Research at St Thomas's Hospital, London, from 1978 to 1991, where he carried out important work on Radiation Biology after major earlier studies in Manchester and in Glasgow.

Before going to London, he had accomplished much in the Christie Hospital Manchester between 1962 and 1972, undertaking fundamental scientific research under Professor Lazlo Lajtha.

During this time, the Christie was at the forefront of both clinical and scientific studies on the treatment and cure of cancer in which Tony Nias substantially participated. The great Professor Ralston Paterson was then Director, and doctors and scientists came there from all over the world. Dr Nias wrote clear papers on many topics, especially on the effects of different kinds of radiation on cancer cells in culture. This kind of cell culture in the laboratory enabled work to be done directly, and the results to be seen immediately, better than the more difficult studies (which he also undertook) on animals.

This was an exciting time. It was beginning to be seen that cancer research as described above was becoming of real use and relevance to the better treatment of cancer in man himself, whereas in the past critics had frequentl y denied this. This was also the period when Chemotherapy was becoming more important as a third main weapon against cancer, an addition to the older specialities of Radiotherapy and Surgery. Publications from Tony Nias proliferated on the effects of continuous and fraction~ted radiation, on the sensitivity of cells at different stages in their life-cycle, and on the effects similarly of cryotoxic

drugs, including the new Platinum compounds.

In 1968 he submitted published work to Oxford University and was granted their Medical Doctorate as a result. His appointment as Honorary lecturer in the University of Manchester followed. He was teaching the subject to the many postgraduate medical students and even made time to take part in the previously neglected field of public education on cancer. This led to better awareness of the truth about the disease and of the valuable goal of early diagnosis. Ph.D. students were supervised by him and much of his work began to be presented world-wide at international conferences. Dr Nias himself was able to make two lecture tours to Canada and the USA in 1967 and 1971. As a consequence, there was much fruitful collaboration with other workers overseas.

Anthony Hugh Wade Nias was born on 3rd August 1926 in Kingston, Surrey. His family included an Admiral who took part in the early colonization of New Zealand, (Years later, Dr Nias was invited to the special centenary celebrations of the Treaty of Waitangi .) He did well at Kingston Grammar School, and gained an Exhibition to Peter Symonds School in Winchester, before volunteering to join the Royal Navy in 1944. Significantly he was sent on a Naval Short Course to St Edmund Hall, Oxford, before going to the USA for pilot training and finally working on Radar and on Wreck Dispersal. He returned to civilian life in 1948, secured entrance to Oxford University, was admitted to St Edmund Hall, and graduated as Master of Arts with Honours in Psychology and Physiology in 1952.

Medical graduation followed in 1955. He then began early clinical training in Junior

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posts at the Churchill Hospital, Oxford, working his way upwards until obtaining a Medical Research Council Fellowship.

His clinical mentor was Frank Ellis, and one of his research advisers was John Paul in Glasgow, who taught him the complex techniques of cell culture. He studied the uses of radioactive isotopes there, and also biophysics at Kings College, London. A pioneer new Radiobiology Laboratory had meanwhile been established in Oxford, but Nias was asked to come to Manchester, where his main work was to begin.

A new combined Institute of Radiotherapeutics and Oncology had been established in Glasgow in 1966.

Tony Nias was invited to join it to become the first NHS Consultant Radiation Biologist in the country and to establish a scientific laboratory. The resources and buildings were initially scanty, but he soon expanded them and the work thrived. His first task was to support the treatment of cancer by Neutrons, but from the beginning his work branched out into the many other aspects of his subject. Tony Nias played a part in the new teaching programmes in Glasgow to both the undergraduate and postgraduate students on the treatment of cancer and on the scientific foundations for this. He similarly took a main role in the setting up of an annual course in Clinical Oncology, which became justifiably popular.

He was invited to lecture in many other centres ranging from New York and Texas, to Amsterdam, Warsaw, and Vienna. Without his help, the Glasgow centre would not have become so well established. It continues now as the Beatson Cancer Centre.

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Down in London at St Thomas's Hospital, the popular BBC War Correspondent Richard Dimbleby had died of cancer, and a Chair of Cancer Research was endowed in his memory.

This Chair became vacant in 1977.

Tony Nias perceived the opportunities it offered and was duly appointed, taking with him an invaluable three-year research grant from the National Cancer Institute in the USA. His work in London flourished. He published two well received textbooks a-;.ld many more papers. He retired in 1991 with the deserved title of Emeritus Professor and was awarded Fellowships of the Royal Colleges of Radiology and of Pathology.

He enjoyed a happy marriage; his wife Bibi had come to Oxford from Sweden.

They were married in 1952 and had a son, daughter, and five grandsons.

Although he saw his work as a lifetime vocation, his strong sense of social justice saw an active participation throughout his life in local community matters whether as chairman of the Manchester Consumer's Association, as a member of the Press Council, or as a Liberal Democrat candidate in his local government constituency. Naturally, he continued work in retirement, keeping up an interest in cancer education, joining Probus and the local Community Health Council, and becoming a regional secretary for the Oxford Society. He also took on the major work of preparing a new edition of his principal textbook . On the day that this was completed, he collapsed and died from a massive heart attack. He had achieved much.

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1950s Myles Birkett Foster, MA. 14 September 1997. Ottawa, Canada. Aged 67. Commoner 1950-3, Jurisprudence. Retired Director of Government Finance, Ottawa.

John Alexander Carruthers Ellis, BA. 4 December 1997; Harrow on the Hill, Middlesex.

Aged 66. Commoner 1951-4, Law. Senior Partner, Rye & Leman (since 1977).

The Revd John Viccars Andrews, BA. 2 August 1998. Everingham Rectory, York. Aged 66. Commoner 1952, Natural Science. Rector, Seaton Ross Group of Parishes.

Maurice John Campbell, MA. 1988; Bristol. Commoner 1952-5, English. Aged 65.

John Theodore Stoakley, MA, MSc. 29 July 1997; Peebles, the Borders. Aged 66.

Commoner 1952-5, Forestry. Bee Farmer, The Stoakleys' Apiary.

Brian Robert Featherstone, MA. 16 February 1998; Simiane-la-Rotonde, France. Aged 64. Commoner 1954-, French & Russian, and 1962-3, Slavonic Studies. Freelance Translator and Precis Writer with the United Nations.

Anthony John Featherstone, MA. 2 July 1998. Brent Pelham, nr Buntingford, Hertfordshire. Commoner 1956-60, English. Aged 63.

John Campbell Wells, MA. 11 January 1998; London. Aged 61. Scholar 1957-61, Modern Languages.

John Wells was a key member of the group of Sixties satirists who cut their teeth on university magazines and cabaret and went on to produce Private Eye, That Was the Week That Was and any number of spin-offs. A man of myriad talents, Wells was cabaret artist, translator and lyric-writer. But he will probably be most widely remembered for his merciless caricature on stage of Sir Denis Thatcher, the Tory Iron Lady's hard-drinking consort.

John Campbell Wells was the only child of the Revd Eric Wells, sometime vicar of South Bersted and rural dean of Bognor, and his wife Dorothy (nee Thompson).

The young Wells was educated at Eastbourne College, where he showed an early talent for modern languages, and won a scholarship to St Edmund Hall, Oxford.

Before going to university he did his National Service as a 2nd lieutenant in the Royal Sussex Regiment. He was posted to Korea as a member of the Commonwealth contingent, and spent most of his time at Kohima Camp on the 39th Parallel, site of the famous stand of the Gloucesters during the Korean War. It was during a visit to the headquarters at Inchon that he first clapped

eyes on his future collaborator, Richard Ingrams, then a sergeant in the Royal Army Educational Corps, playing the harmonium in the garrison chapel- though the two men did not speak. Surrounded by beefy sportsmen and rugby Blues, Wells - once he was demobbed - found life at St Edmund Hall in Oxford to be uncongenial until, after a successful audition for the Experimental Theatre Company, he appeared in a cabaret at Christ Church and scored an immediate hit with upper-class undergraduates and more particularly their Gucci-clad girlfriends.

With his tousled hair, india-rubber face and protruding upper lip, Wells preserved the air, all his life, of a mischievous schoolboy, a naturally funny performer who slipped easily into his favourite rotes - a camp antiques dealer, a smooth-talking vicar, John Betjeman or Field Marshal Montgomery. Along with his slightly hesitant, self-effacing manner, he had enormous charm, which later served as his entree into the privileged world denied to his more rude-mannered collagues in the satire movement of the 1960s.

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into the close circle of friends then active in university magazines and theatre, which included Richard Ingrams, Andrew Osmond, Paul Foot and Willie Rushton.

He played a major role in the launch of Usborne's Oxford satire magazine Mesopotamia, a precursor of Private Eye. On leaving Oxford, Wells, who had always wanted to teach, took a job as a "beak" in the modern languages department at Eton. He kept in touch with friends, however, and contributed to the early issues of Private Eye under the pseudonym of J. Campbell Murdoch. He also appeared on stage at the opening night of the Establishment Club, getting back to Eton in time for Early School at 7.30 a.m.

He left Eton after two years and joined the staff of Private Eye, working with Ingrams, Rushton, Peter Cook, Barry Fantoni and Claud Cockburn.

Despite his grand connections, Wells was always on the political Left, due partly to the influence of the former Daily Worker journalist Claud Cockburn, with whom in 1966 he collaborated on a play, Listen to the Knocking Bird, performed at the Nottingham Playhouse, then under the direction of John Neville.

Wells was a natural collaborator in the theatre and on the page. In 1964, following the arrival of the Labour Government, he and Ingrams began producing Mrs Wilson's Diary in Private Eye. It continued until Harold Wilson's retirement in 1976 .

Prefaced by an atrociously bad poem, it portrayed Wilson as a Waiter Mitty trying vainly to ape Churchill and Kennedy, his admiring wife (Gladys), a homely Northern housewife bringing him cocoa and Wincarnis Tonic Wine. In 1967 Joan Littlewood commissioned a play based on the Diary, which opened at the Theatre Royal, Stratford, and later transferred to the Criterion, where it ran for several months.

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demanded, and showed great skill in that department. He later became a director of the Theatre Royal, Stratford, adapting Mrs Gaskell's Cranford for the stage, as well as writing The Projector, a play based on the Ronan Point scandal.

Working in radio, theatre, television and journalism, Wells proved himself a jackof-all-trades. He translated Danton's Death and The Marriage of Figaro for the Royal National Theatre and directed operas at Glasgow and Bi.rmingham, while also appearing in a number of plays both on stage and on television. Later he wrote a delightfully informal house history of the London Library, Rude Words (1991), and earlier this year published an anecdotal history of the House of Lords, which was widely praised.

In 1980, at the beginning of Margaret Thatcher's long term of office, Wells rejoined his old confrere Richard Ingrams at Private Eye to work together with him on their most successful collaboration, the Dear Bill letters - a fortnightly commentary on political events seen through the eyes of the Prime Minister's husband, Denis. He was imagined as a P.G. Wodehouse character, interested mainly in golf and drinking ("snorts", "tinctures" and "electric soup" were some of his pet names for alcoholic refreshment). The invented Denis bore little relation to the real person - a hard-headed and fairly shrewd businessman- but later, possibly in response to pressure from the Tory party's image-makers, Denis began to play up to the popular image of the boozy, henpecked buffoon.

Meanwhile, Wells had turned Denis into a popular cabaret act, and in 1982 he wrote a three-act farce, Anyone for Denis?, with himself in the lead. It was an instant hit and ran for more than a year at the Whitehall Theatre. So successful was it that the Thatchers themselves agreed to

attend a special charity performance. But from this they emerged with gritted teeth and forced smiles.

If none of Wells's other ventures had quite so much acclaim, he was the last person to mind. He took on all manner of work,

mainly to amuse himself, and was never too concerned about success or failure.

In 1982 he married Teresa Gatacre (nee Chancellor). She and their daughter survive him.

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1960s Edwin Peter Gush, MA. 7 May 1998; Johannesburg, South Africa. Rhodes Scholar 1961-4. Aged 60.

Ian Joseph Duerden, D.Phil. 1977; London, Ontario, Canada. Commoner 1962-6, Metallurgy.

Nigel John Morley, BA. 8 September 1997. Aged 53. Commoner 1963-6.

1970s Martin Joseph, D.Phil. 6 February 1998; Headington, Oxford. Aged 65. Commoner 1974-8.

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On 12 December 1967 the workmen carrying out the demolition of Culpeper House and the other Queen's College property adjacent to the Principal's Lodgings came across an 18-pound shell ensconced almost immediately under the south wall of the Lodgings. A R.O.A.C. Bomb Disposal unit, under the command of Captain F. Cantrell, was at once summoned and conveyed the shell, with a police escort, over Magdalen Bridge to waste ground near Donnington Bridge, where (according to the official report in the Oxford Mail) they exploded it. Captain Cantrell is recorded as stating that it was a World War I type and that 'This shell was what we call "fired", that is to say, the fusing mechanism and safety device had been destroyed. Therefore it was in a dangerous state.' Not unnaturally, good people have been marvelling at the special Providence which must have watched over successive Principals, as well as the undergraduates lodged in the attics above, all these years. The Magazine is more sceptically inclined, and is disposed to wonder whether perhaps the shell might not be traced to a junk shop in the King's Road, London, and even whether a hand more youthful than that of a First War veteran may not have planted it in its lair.

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A BARRIER SURMOUNTED Some years ago the Fellows began inviting ladies to dine at the high table on guest-nights, and the intriguing notices 'Ladies' Guest-night - Dressed' and 'Ladies' Guest-night - Undressed' started appearing in the Senior Common Room dinner book. Recently the practice has been extended, and ladies may be observed dining with the dons on almost any evening. Curiously enough, the Junior and Middle Common Rooms proved more conservative, and when they were asked a couple of years ago whether they would welcome the opportunity of offering similar hospitality to the oppo;;ite sex, they turned the proposal down. In Trinity Term, however, they decided to have second thoughts, and it was agreed that junior members might invite guests, male or female, but not more than two with each host on any one occasion (space, not fear of a feminine influx, being the limiting factor), to dine in hall, and that there should be occasional guest-nights with a menu calculated to allure the female palate. The Magazine, which attempts to list Aularian events which might interest the historian, notes for the record that the breakthrough was inaugurated on Monday 27 May 1968.

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The Amendments to the Charter and the Statutes making it possible for women to become members of the College were approved by Her Majesty the Queen in Council on 9 February 1978. From that historic date women have been eligible, on exactly the same terms as men, not only for admission as scholars, exhibitioners and commoners, or as graduate students, but for election to Fellowships of all categories and to the Principalship. (For a number of years the Hall has had women as Lecturers, but Lecturers do not count, in the legal sense, as 'members of the College'.) As a result Mrs V.M. Jones has become a Junior Research Fellow, but although a number of candidates are at present under consideration it is unlikely that the College will have many, if any, female underg~aduates before October 1979. A point which is sometimes overlooked is that the admission of girls will entail a proportionate diminution in the number of young men admitted as undergraduates, for no increase in the overall total of junior members is contemplated or would indeed be practicable.

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ARTICLES JOHN KELLY AS A PREACHER In several of the memoirs of John Kelly that have appeared since his death in 1997, mention has been made of his mastery of the spoken word in many of its applications. He was a preacher of the utmost distinction, who could unfailingly direct his message to congregations ranging from university churches and cathedrals to village churches with unsophisticated hearers, to whom he especially liked to speak. His sermons in the Hall chapel were memorable for the choice of subjects which were always relevant to current concerns and for their clarity of expression and depth of insight. Amongst John's papers which came to the Hall archives were several boxes of sermons; we have retained a representative selection of those preached over the years in chapel here. An example is printed below. It is undated, but from internal evidence it must date from about 1968. Like all who heard it, I am aware of an indelible impression on my own memory, and I was delighted to find a full text among John's papers.

For many Aularians, it will, I think, convey the authentic voice, mind, and personality of a uniquely pastoral principal.

H.E.J.C. 1 Cor. xii.1: 'Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you uninformed.'

1. One of the subjects which has recently moved into the foreground of discussion is drug-taking. Most of us have been aware of it as a social problem for several years, but in the past few months public interest has been dramatically intensified. Almost every day we have read reports of people convicted of possessing or passing on dangerous drugs; and occasionally these people have been celebrities in one field or another. The newspapers have been printing articles on drugs - letters setting out the pros and cons of drug-taking - even expensive advertisements campaigning for a revolution in accepted attitudes. Television has been playing a prominent part, and elaborately prepared programmes (some of them expounding the facts or the arguments, others showing interviews with drug-takers) have brought the subject into ordinary homes. Here in Oxford, where some of us may know people who are tempted to experiment with drugs or have in fact experimented with them, the issue has suddenly and explosively been brought into the open. Last week we 127

had an article in 'Cherwell'; this week there is to be a debate in the Union.

Everyone is talking about the problem, and it is clearly goingto be with us for some time, with its urgency increasing rather than diminishing.

2. I have no desire, nor indeed have I any competence, to examine the scientific or medical aspects of drug-taking: I think one has to have a good deal of knowledge before one ventures into those fields. Nor do I prop.ose this evening to moralize about the rights and wrongs of it, or to discuss the appropriateness of the existing legislation (not that I have not fairly definite views on these questions). All I want to do is to isolate and focus attention on one particular â&#x20AC;˘ line of argument which is becoming fashionable.

It has been given some publicity in the serious press, and last July was aired by a well-known pop-star; and I myself, living among students, have heard it voiced on many occasions. This is the argument that there is a close similarity, indeed a virtual identity, between the states of mind induced by hallucinogenic drugs like LSD, and to a lesser degree by cannabis, and those undergone by the religious mystic. As a distinguished MP wrote in 'The Times' in the summer, 'I can find no criterion ... which will mark off sacred from psychotic mystical experiences.' The argument is used in different ways, and for different motives, by those who are persuaded by it. Some claim that in the psychotic experiences induced by drugs they actually find God. Others are content to plead that, since the responsible world acknowledges the value of the religious mystic's experience (or at any rate sees nothing wrong with it), it should at least be tolerant of the drug-taker's.

At first sight the argument has a certain amount of superficial plausibility. The masters of Christian spirituality- people like St Teresa of Avila and St John of the Cross - report that, as a result of disciplined prayer and meditation, they feel, as it were, taken out of themselves and lifted to another plane: they obtain a wonderful sensation of relaxation, tranquility, peace; they undergo a heightened intensification of feeling, a sense of exaltation and even of ecstasy.

Mark you, mysticism in this strict sense is exceedingly rare among Christians. I doubt whether anyone in this chapel would claim to be a mystic of the kind described. But even so most, if not all, of us are probably conscious, in varying degrees, of a warmth of feeling, a spiritual awareness producing inner tranquility, when we pray privately or take part in worship, as well as on other occasions when the divine seems to impinge upon us. Now it is impossible (so it is claimed by the argument I am considering) to draw a sharp dividing line between these religious feelings (whether the exalted ecstasy of the advanced mystic or the satisfying spiritual warmth of the ordinary believer), on the one hand, and the relaxing euphoria enjoyed by the drug-taker, on the other - in essence (su -it-is .claimed) they are to all intents and purposes the same.

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3. So runs the argument; and we have to inquire whether and how far it is true.

That it contains some truth seems to me beyond doubt. I think experts would agree that, if you take a purely subjective view of these states, if you regard them simply as psychological conditions, psychedelic experiences and religious mysticism (whether taken in the narrower or the wider sense) have a good deal in common. There is nothing surprising about this. The heightened, euphoric ¡ states induced, for example, by unexpectedly good news and by a host of similar exciting situations, considered solely as psychological conditions, have also much in common with them.

I can myself recall walking about for at least an hour in a dazed, exalted condition, feeling as they nowadays say very high, when one morning 16 years ago a hard-faced examiner pronounced that I had passed my driving test. There are, however, certain other factors of overriding significance which suggest that, on a deeper analysis, there is in fact all the difference in the world between psychotic and mystical experiences.

First, the mystic or the religious worshipper and the drug-taker have diametrically opposite objectives, and are doing entirely different things. If it is not unfair to say so, the drug-taker's activity is largely focussed on himself.

Driven by a compelling sense of need, and unable to cope with life and its problems, he seeks refuge in a world of fantasy, a world where he will be lapped in forgetfulness of the harsh realities of existence. In all humility we must admit that the religion of many Christians can be described in exactly these terms: but we would argue that, in so far as it can, it is pseudo-religion, meriting the old jibe about the opium of the people and so on. The truly religious man also has a deep sense of need; but when he prays or worships, he directs his attention wholly to God. His object is to glorify God, to adore Him as revealed in Christ, and to forget himself as completely as possible in the act of loving God. And the God whom he seeks to adore, with whom he aspires to union, is not simply God as immanent, God as found in the depth of his own being, but God transcendent, God as other, the supreme and sovereign Lord.

This leads to a second, and in this discussion even more significant, point of divergence- the totally different value which the religious man and the drugtaker respectively attach to the feelings and experiences which, psychologically considered seem so closely akin. To the religious man they are, or ought to be, of quite secondary importance. The great masters of the spiritual life are continually warning us of the dangers of mere 'feeling'. They may be the product of our own imaginations; they may even come from the devil. In any case they have nothing to do with our prime objective, which is to love God and in loving Him to be conformed to His will. If we linger on them, they are liable to distract us from this. To the drug-taker, on the contrary, these warm and gratifying feelings are bound ¡to be everything; it is these feeling~ of exaltation 129

and heightened intensity that he seeks - these and nothing else. It is little wonder that when they fade, as they invariably do when the drug wears off, he tends to feel lost, and in extreme cases can be reduced to despair.

Thirdly, and lastly, there is also all the difference in the world between what one may call the practical responses of the religious man and the drug-taker respectively. Some defenders of drug-taking have recently been claiming that a new gentleness, a fresh kindliness and tolerance have been brought about in human relations as a result of it. That may well be; but mixed up with these qualities there are also discernible a strange apathy and withdrawal, an unwillingness to shoulder responsibility, a reluctance to respond to the sharper challenges of life and society. On the other hand, the Christian'S reaction to his heightened awareness of God is, or should be (my case would be more convincing if only we were better Christians), a positive one. It includes, among other things, adoration and thankfulness, humility in the sense of recognizing that we owe everything to God, repentance for our shortcomings, a determination to do our jobs more conscientiously in the future, a resolve to make the world a better place. And these characteristics are not merely the subsequent results of whatever religious experience we have had, but they are an integral part of it. For the essence of that experience is loving God, not ourselves, and love of God cannot be separated from active love of our neighbour.

4. The text with which I began- 'Concerning spiritual gifts, I would not have you uninformed'- is from 1 Corinthians, and the whole passage, chaps. 12 and 13, has much relevance to this theme. The situation Paul was dealing with at Corinth was by no means the same as ours, but was in certain respects parallel to it. What Paul was trying to do was to correct a tendency among the Corinthian Christians to over-value (and for the wrong reasons) psychological religious manifestations of a largely empirical kind - prophesyings, talking with tongues, visionary experiences, and the like. His message is the eminently sensible one that, however remarkable and impressive, however gratifying they may be, these manifestations have no value in themselves- any more than, as I would contend, either psychedelic intensifications of feeling or mystical sensations have; in themselves they are just thrills and may be dangerous. They only have significance in so far as they are the fruit of God's Spirit, not sought by us but bestowed by Him; and what is supremely important is something quite different - charity, i.e. love of God expressed in active love of our neighbour.

This analysis of Paul's, I would suggest, is worth studying not only for its own sake, but because it demonstrates that current attempts to assimilate psychedelic to religious experience depend for their plausibility on a misunderstanding of what the Christian religion in fact is.

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ELECTRONICALLY RE-CATALOGUING THE OLD LIBRARY We have had the great good fortune this year to have the Old Library books re-catalogued onto a relational database along strict bibliographic lines, yet still adhering to the original classification established by Thomas Hearne at the end of the 17th century. This is being done by Mr David McMillan Faulds, MLS, whom the Librarian had the luck to meet in 1996 during her term abroad at the University of North Carolina. In May, Mr Faulds gave an illustrated talk on the Old Library 's books and their links with history. It was given in the Old Dining Hall to a packed audience of Teddy Hall members, Oxford librarians and archivists, and members of the Oxford Bibliographic Society. Here for everyone's enjoyment is a shortened version of this talk.

Deborah Ea ton I Librarian

Mr David Faulds at work in the Old Library.

REFLECTIONS OF THE PAST After a brief history of the residence known as a hall within this University, and of Teddy Hall's earlier years, the foundation of the Old Library will be discussed. Using the Library's collection as a mirror, the important role the Hall played in two religious and ecclesiastical movements that shook Oxford, the Church, and the nation will be shown.

St Edmund Hall has its origins in the 1290s but, like all the other Oxford halls, did not have its own library. Although Teddy Hall got its first library in the 1690s, it was just pipped at the post to have the first hall library by Magdalen Hall, whose library dated from 1657. Today, any academic institution would be unimaginable without a library, yet Teddy Hall did not

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have one for the first four hundred years of its existence. There are two reasons for this. Firstly, in medieval times a hall was for those wishing to study the liberal arts and not advanced degrees, like medicine, law, and theology. It was more than just a dormitory, though, as it provided separate lectures and a regimented daily existence. Halls differed from colleges in that they were poor and were not endowed. As a result, the halls were unincorporate societies and, as such, there was no provision for their continued existence in years to come.

Teddy Hall, together with the other halls, faced a roller coaster ride of peaks and troughs in enrolment and financial stability. Secondly, in medieval times, before the invention of the printing press, books were expensive and scarce.

Consequently, undergraduates never used them. Instead, they a1:tended lectures, where a bachelor or master read out a prescribed text line by line and commented on the text while doing so. So there were two reasons why halls failed to invest in libraries - they were poor with insecure futures and their students had no need for the physical books.

The situation of the halls changed in the 16th century. Many closed, while those that remained were annexed by existing colleges. Teddy Hall was no exception to this, and neighbouring Queen's College gained a controlling interest in the Hall in 1557. The control of the Hall by Queen's might be seen as the starting point of the Library, as it provided the necessary stability for long-term projects. However, it took a while for the Hall in its new state to revive. The spur to revival came with the arrival of Thomas Tullie as Principal in 1658. It was with Tullie's Principalship between 1658 and 1676 that the story of the Old Library at St Edmund Hall really begins.

Tullie was well liked by the students, and this made it easy for him to implement his new custom that upper commoners on going out of residence should contribute a present to the Hall of at least ÂŁ5 in value. The present could take the form of either books or plate, and this is how the Hall's first book collection started. Later in his Principalship, Tullie generously donated many books to get the fledgling Library off the ground. Although where the books were kept is not known, a record of books borrowed from this period has survived. The register is in the British Library among the papers of WhiteKennett, who matriculated as a member of the Hall in 1678 and went on to become tutor, moderator, catechist in the Chapel, and Vice-Principal. He later became Bishop of Peterborough. The Old Library has examples of both Tullie's and White-Kennett's writings.

Also in White-Kennett's papers is a list of books lent from the Hall's collection, with the first borrower listed being the Vice-Principal, John March.

He borrowed two volumes of Gassendius' work on the 26th of January 1666.

These volumes are still in the Hall's collection and were originally donated by Thomas Littleton, who went on to become Treasurer of the Navy and Speaker 132

of the House of Commons. This record of book loans continues until 1674, which is around the time that Tullie retired as Principal.

The development of the library continued under Tullie's successor, Stephen Penton, Principal from 1676 until1684. It was Penton who made the important decision to build a library and chapel for the Hall. This was no small commitment, as the Hall, though under Queen's, was still without an endowment. No other hall had both a library and a chapel, so this undertaking was a real sign of Penton's belief in the Hall's success. As Penton was a former Fellow of the Hall's neighbour, New College, he was able to obtain the site of the building at the low rent of 1 shilling a year. The first stone was laid on the 19th of April 1680. The builder, and probable architect, was Bartholomew Peisley, and the architecture is an English adaptation of the Palladian style that was popular in Oxford at the time; witness the Sheldonian Theatre and the north-east range of Queen's. It was the first chapel in Oxford to be built in the Classical style. When the building was constructed, the facade was larger than the plot of land rented from New College. Consequently, the two left-hand windows were blanks with only a partition wall behind them. It was not until 1931, when the library was extended under the Principalship of A.B. Emden, that these windows became real. A delightful feature of the building is the stone carving of books above the door to the Chapel.

To pay for the construction, Penton started by selling the silver that had been collected during Tullie's tenure. The remaining money was given by Penton himself and a host of other donors. Even though through Penton's unstinting efforts much money was raised, it was barely enough, so progress on the building work was slow. By 1682, the building was complete enough for the Chapel to be consecrated, but the Library was far from ready. In fact, there was not yet a staircase for access to it. Unfortunately, at this time Penton became ill and in 1684 had to resign. Once more the Hall was extremely lucky to gain a very competent Principal in the form of Dr John Mill, Principal from 1685 to 1707. Mill died two weeks after the publication of his Greek New Testament, which he had been working on for many years. Mill's death saw the end of the Hall's most prosperous times until this century. Without the drive of Tullie, Penton, and Mill, St Edmund Hall might well have been absorbed by Queen's College. The Old Library, the Chapel, and the Old Dining Hall are the enduring legacies of this period.

It is interesting to note that the Old Library was the first in Oxford to have its shelves against the walls rather than free-standing. It was also the last college library to be built with the books chained to the shelves. The chains were removed from most of the books in the 1760s, although a few books still have their chains intact (Fig. 1). The points where the chains were attached to the books can still be seen on each volume that remains from the original 133

collection. Sadly, the removal of the chains resulted in damage to the boards of a number of these volumes. As well as being chained, the books sat on the shelves with their fore edges, rather than their spines, pointing out. The book's shelf mark, and occasionally, its title were written directly onto the text block so that the reader could tell which book was which.

Another relic from this time is a catalogue of the library's contents dating from about the year 1699. This catalogue, which lists 421 books in shelf-mark order, was made by Thomas Hearne (Fig. 2), who was an important member of the Hall. Hearne arrived at the Hall in 1695 and graduated with a BA in 1699. He turned down attractive job offers FIGURE 1. so that he could stay in Oxford and work at the Bodleian Library. Starting at the bottom as Example of a chained book from janitor, he worked his way up to become the Old Library.

Deputy Librarian. However, in 1716 Hearne lost his position in the Bodleian and the University through his refusal to swear allegiance to King William Ill and Queen Mary. He thus was a nonjuror.

St Edmund Hall had a tradition of being a hotbed of more radical religious views. In the 15th century, for example, the Hall was one of the last strongholds of Lollardy in Oxford. Lollardy was the movement that spread VlNDlCATlON the teachings of John Wyclif Oath of AUegitmet, and was a forerunner of the T~::~;~;,~n,!J~:i!:~T~ t;{. .

Protestant Reformation. Two ~~~~:::h ~~~~i:~ of Teddy Hall's Principals from l\ut ~~OOM~~o..~o ~ this period, Taylor and Payne, ~;j1';~::i~\ ::tr;::'?a •t:ec:l~~h ~~iW:!f~\:,w~ were Lollards, and both were ~~~~ ~~t ~~~r:~:;~OI~~:. forced to leave the Hall because ~ · ~:~.~r~·,·}'i~~~~~~· of their beliefs. Taylor ended up being burned at the stake in 1423, while Payne left England and became a leading figure in Bohemian affairs.

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ecclesiastical views around the end of the 17th century with the nonjuror movement, and this attitude is reflected in the holdings of the Library. The nonjuror movement came about when clergy of the Church of England and the Episcopal Church in Scotland refused to take an oath to William and Mary after the deposition of James II in the Glorious Revolution in 1688. Although losing his job at the Bodleian, Hearne was allowed to remain at the Hall, and he continued to pursue his antiquarian interests. He also kept a daily diary, published as Hearne's Collections, which now provides us with a fascinating view of Oxford life in the early 18th century. He continued his studies and diaries at the Hall until his death in 1735, when he was buried in the graveyard of St Peter-in-the-East. As well as nearly all of Hearne's works and many books from his library, there are a number of other books from this period in the Old Library's collection. For example, the nonjurors themselves were divided, with more accommodating members like Henry Dodwell and hardliners such as George Hickes. The writings of both these important figures are well represented in the Hall's collection.

With Principal Mill's death in 1707, there began a relatively quiet period for St Edmund Hall. The growth and prosperity which characterized the latter half of the 17th century faded. A little later, however, Thomas Shaw, Principal from 1740 to 1751, revitalized the Hall through extensive building works.

As was noted earlier, St Edmund Hall was closely involved in the early Church of England evangelical movement. The movement in Oxford had its roots in 1729 when the brothers John and Charles Wesley formed a group of fellow students to study the Greek testament, earning various nicknames such as "Bible Moths" and "Holy Club" until the tag of "Methodist" was coined. In the thirty or so years after its establishment, the evangelical movement ebbed and flowed but never gained a popular following or high profile. This changed in the year 1768 with the expulsion of six students from the Hall because of their evangelical beliefs. The expulsion of the six students, Benjamin Kay, James Matthews, Thomas Jones, Thomas Grove, Erasmus Middleton, and Joseph Shipman, was mostly due to John Higson, Vice-Principal of the Hall from 1751 to 1768. It seems that he felt that the Hall was getting too religious for his tastes.

Higson was widely considered not to be entirely sane and deeply prejudiced. He took his complaint to the Vice-Chancellor of the University. The result was that charges were brought against the students under four headings: lack of breeding, lack of knowledge, indiscipline in hall, and ecclesiastical irregularity outside of it.

The Vice-Chancellor and the Assessors gathered in the Old Dining Hall, and after questioning the students and hearing words in their favour from Principal Dixon, they retired from the packed hall to consider their decision. When they returned to St Edmund Hall, the Dining Hall, which was significantly smaller in 135

those days, proved too crowded, so the declarations expelling the students were read out in the Chapel. This controversial decision resulted in a pamphlet war between the opposing factions. Supporters of the students included Sir Richard Hill, a leading champion of Calvinistic Methodists, George Whitefield, the famous Methodist orator and evangelist, and the president of Magdalen College, Dr George Horne, who commented, "If these six gentlemen were expelled for having too much religion, it would be very proper to inquire into the conduct of some who had too little". The prosecution's case was torn apart

by Hill in his pamphlet, Pietas Oxoniensis.

The publicity that the case received undoubtedly turned some people towards the evangelical movement, so the affair was far from the end of the movement in the University or at St Edmund Hall. Subsequently, two Vice-Principals, Isaac Crouch and Daniel Wilson, actively encouraged evangelical thought, and the Hall became the centre of evangelicalism in Oxford. Crouch retired after thirty years at the Hall due to ill health, and Daniel Wilson replaced him in 1807.

Wilson continued the evangelical tradition that Crouch had fostered in the Hall and which had spread throughout Oxford. While Wilson continued the Hall's high reputation for piety, his calling was elsewhere, and he left after five years and went on to become Bishop of Calcutta. His replacement was twenty-five year old John Hill, who was to remain Vice-Principal until1851. While the Hall contin~ed its important, if low key, role in Oxford evangelicalism over the first half of Hill's tenure, its importance gradually declined over the ensuing years as the religious climate of the Hall moved towards what W. E. Gladstone described as, "a school of ultra-Calvinism". In the 1850s, with a new Principal and Vice-Principal, John Barrow and H.P. Liddon respectively, evangelicalism at St Edmund Hall came to an end.

The Hall's collection of literature from the evangelical movement is more patchy than might be expected with its deep involvement with the movement, probably because the books, as they are today, were purchased to support a curriculum that covered a variety of subjects from classics and philosophy to mathematics. Nevertheless, the library does contain books that cover the whole movement. Authors that are represented include John Gambold, who was a Methodist contemporary of Wesley in Oxford in the 1730s, and Thomas Adam, who, influenced by the Methodists in the 1730s, went on to influence many with his evangelical writings. Books from later in the evangelical movement include the memoirs of Mrs Hannah More. She travelled in high literary circles and was good friends with Samuel Johnson. After her conversion to the movement, she published her evangelical thoughts in popular tracts.

Most of the collection in the Old Library was in place by the end of the evangelical movement. Between the 1850s and the 1930s, the flow of books into the Old Library slowed significantly. The Hall also failed to produce many 136

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The copy of John Oldham's works in the Old Library.

important figures during this time. A notable exception is the Dante scholar and Principal of the Hall from 1864 until1913, Edward Moore. A number of books by him are in the Hall's collection. Further brief mention should be made of Moore, because without him the Hall might well not exist today. During his Principalship, Queen's made several attempts to absorb the Hall, but they were passionately fought off each time by Moore. The Old Library was now virtually full, with little room for any more books. Large donations by The Revd John Berriman in 1765, The Revd Tullie Cornthwaite in 1847, The Revd William Borrows in 1852, and The Revd Laurence Heapy in 1865, all of over one hundred books, had increased the Library's space problem.

In 1920, all the modern books in general use were removed from the Library to form a second collection, and in 1929, the new Principal, A.B. Emden, conducted the biggest changes in the Old Library this century. As previously mentioned, he expanded the Library to the north, filling in the two blank windows. With the liberated space, he was able to donate a sizeable number of books to the collection. He focused on the publications of well-known former members of the Hall who were not already represented.¡ For example, he added the works of John Oldham (Fig. 3 ), who attended the Hall during Thomas Tullie's period as Principal. Oldham was a satirical poet, writing works such as "Satire upon the Jesuits" and "Satire against Virtue" . Emden also collected works by George Carleton, a leading churchman of the 17th century, and John Kettlewell, who was a non-juring devotional author. Additionally, he bought works by George Bate, who attended the Hall in the early 17th century and who went on to become a famous doctor, personal physician to Charles I during 137

his stay in Oxford, and, under the Commonwealth, to Oliver Cromwell. At the Restoration, he became physician to Charles Il. He was one of the first Fellows of the Royal Society and lectured on anatomy at the College of Physicians.

Another author added by Emden was Sir Richard Blackmore, a doctor and poet in the 17th century. The oldest piece in the collection is also an Emden donation.

It is a few leaves of a book by Turrecremata published in Augsburg, Germany, in 1488.

There are still occasional donations to the Old Library. In 1989, Aularian Robin Eades donated a delightful book to the collection. It is a children's book to instruct on spelling and pronunciation which dates from the 17th century. As an insight into the real world, as opposed to the academic world; of the period, it is wonderful, and the doodles and inscriptions, which were added by its young readers, only add to its appeal. Other recent donations include a 3rd edition copy of R. Turner's Introduction to Universal Geography and Ackerman's beautifully illustrated History of the University of Oxford.

To conclude, it is possible to see that the Old Library's collection reflects the history of the Hall through its highs and lows. The Library building itself dates from when the Hall was at its most successful before this century. The periods when the Hall has been at its most significant to national events are well represented in the collection. Finally, it is hoped that the Library will be able to reflect, in some way, the Hall's history during the next three hundred years.

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THE HALL ARMS - A NEW TWIST Ian Scargill was kind enough to put a piece I did in the 1991-92 Magazine: a potted history of the Hall arms and illustrations of twenty-four variants to date.

And now Paul Lewis, my perspicacious successor as Hon. Secretary of the St Edmund Hall Association, has spotted a new development. He came across a depiction of the single flock paper in the newly refurbished residence of the Lord Chancellor in the Palace of Westminster (Fig. 1) and noted that one recurrent motif- a cross and birds - looked very much like our own coat of arms displayed over the Hall's front entrance (Fig. 2) and Chapel.

As far as we know, Lord Irvine of Lairg, the present Lord Chancellor, is not a Hall man, but his advisers could well have followed some designs by Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin, who collaborated with Charles Barry on the rebuilding of the Palace after the fire of 1834. Pugin was not a Hall man either, but he did design the great chapel at Ware for our namesake, the senior Roman Catholic public school St Edmund's College. Founded in Flanders in 1568, it was ejected by the French revolutionaries in 1792. When re-founded at Ware in 1793, it was St Edmund's Day, and the name stuck.

So where would Pugin have got his design? Clearly not from us! More likely from a much nearer sourc~, Westminster Hall, the only part of the Palace to be saved from the fire. Here, every alternate corbel supporting those magnificent hammerbeams bears a shield with a cross and five birds (Fig. 3), which Malcolm Hay, Curator of Works of Art at the Palace of Westminster, describes as the arms of the West Saxon King of all England, Edward the Confessor. They are an integral part of the remodelling of the Norman hall by Richard II in 1388.

Going back a further stage now, the earliest appearance of these arms as heraldic representations is still there nearby in Westminster Abbey on one of the sixteen sculptured and painted shields (Fig. 4) in the spandrels of the wallarcade in the south choir aisle. These are the work ofHenry Ill in 1258 when he rebuilt the south-east section of Edward the Confessor's 1066 abbey, and are thus intended to be a tribute to him. Henry at least had strong Oxford connections: as King, he had just returned thence, having had to concede to the Parliament sitting there the 'Provisions of Oxford' which set up an advisory Council. He had earlier given our St Edmund an uncomfortable time as Archbishop, but after the canonization had gone on a personal pilgrimage to Pontigny, albeit on his way home from Gascony.

Principal A.B. Emden ('The Abe') roundly described these arms as 'supposititious', since in 1066 no one would have borne arms and the first to be documented were for jousting knights in 1127. Such inventions spread rapidly, but the design nevertheless had a possible contemporary authentication: two sets of coins struck by Edward the Confessor as King (e.g.

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FIGURE I. Detail of the single flock paper in the study of the refurbished Lord Chancellor's Residence in the Palace of

FIGURE 2. Arms over the Queen 's Lane entrance to St Edmund Hall, Oxford.

Westminster.

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Stone in a Westminster Abbey spandrel bearing the earliest appearance of the arms as heraldic representations.

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Fig. 5), now in the British Museum, have the same idea, a cross and birds, though there are four of these (not five), they face inwards (not the same way), and are now thought to be eagles rather than martlets. They are in any case the first and last appearance of this motif in Anglo-Saxon coinage, but their very existence shows that they represent some sort of tradition, and it is no wonder that the shield of Edward's was taken as a role model and copied widely. And that is where we come in.

The Abbey of Abingdon, St Edmund's birthplace and originally founded in 675, was destroyed by the incursive Danes but re-founded by the West Saxon King Edred in the last year of his violent reign, 955 - who knows if not in expiation. His Abbot was the great cleric Aethelwold, later Bishop of Winchester and the first abbot of the similarly re-founded Ely. Edred's coins had no cross or birds. It can be assumed that much later, and in deference to the West Saxon tradition, a shield copied from that of Edward the Confessor was adopted in some form at Abingdon, since the Public Record Office has a seal designed for Abbot Peter (de Hanneye) in 1375 with a cross, though with only four birds this time. And this device is still there, in a late 15th century form, in a spandrel of the Abbey gateway (Fig. 6).

So when Archbishop Parker looked for the arms of St Edmund to document his monumental 1572 history of all his predecessors since St Augustine, he found none - since no cleric of his time displayed them. The Abe has assured us he simply pinched the ones at Abingdon, his birthplace, and these are the ones we now see over the Hall's main entrance (1659), the Chapel (1682) and- if you are nice to the Archivist - on the original Benefactors Book of 1686-8. 'Or a cross patonce cantoned by four Cornish choughs' was The Abe's description, and these are the arms of St Edmund Hall, Oxford.

What's more, they are also feature in the arms of St Edmund's College, Cambridge, where the official arms, granted Letters Patent in 1987, display the Abingdon motif taken as representing the attributed arms of St Edmund in a canton or section: 'Or a cross patonce between four martlets'. The precedent for this had already been set in the seal of St Edmund's House, founded in 1896 in connection with St Edmund's College, Ware. This joined the collegiate system in 1965 as an approved Society, became an approved Foundation in 1975, and achieved full Collegiate status in 1998 with the grant of a Royal Charter.

An alternative line, however, is favoured by two other major eponymous institutions, St Edmund's College, Ware, already mentioned above as of 1793, and St Edmund's School, Canterbury, which changed its name under local influence from the Clergy Orphan School in 1897. Their arms reflect the 'three suns in splendour' motif as included in a British Museum seal from Salisbury, where St Edmund had been Treasurer of the Cathedral. They represent the Trinity expressed in three circles, which the University postulation for his 141

canonization claims he dreamed his dead mother drew on his hand, indicating that he should drop Arts (he was the Regent) and get into Theology.

You can see these arms at the Hall on the 1922 panel underneath the gallery in the Old Dining Hall and on a banner in the Wolfson Hall. But when the Lord Chancellor gets down to work in his new study, it is something like our own cross and choughs which will smile down at him.

Arthur Farrand Radley (SEH 1935)

The author himself diplomatically sporting the Ponrigny pilgrimage tie with the 'three suns in splendour' motif.

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AULARIAN CALENDAR ST EDMUND'S DAY

Monday, 16th November 1998

THE LONDON DINNER Tuesday, 12th January 1999 The after-dinner Speaker is Nigel Pegram (1962), talking on 'The Life of an Actor' (or, How I learnt to handle retirement at a very young age!)

Preceded by the AGM of the SEH Association at the Royal Overseas League, Overseas House, off St James' Street in Park Place, London.

Tuesday, 4th May 1999.

THE A.B. EMDEN LECTURE Professor Martin Biddle to speak on 'Recent Investigations at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem'.

THE SUMMER REUNION Saturday, 26th June 1999.

For Aularians who matriculated up to and including 1980.

A special event for Aularians who matriculated after this date will also be held in 1999. Details to be advised.

Friday, 17th September 1999.

40th ANNIVERSARY GAUDY For Old Members who matriculated in 1959.

Saturday, 2nd October 1999.

THE ANNUAL GAUDY Aularians who matriculated between 1968 and 1972 inclusive.

All Old Members who live locally are also to be invited and a special invitation will be extended to overseas Aularians, regardless of matriculation year.

THE UNIVERSITY'S NORTH AMERICAN REUNION 31st March & 1st April2000.

To be held in New York. Further details to be advised.

Provisional date FLOREAT AULA SOCIETY Friday, 17th March 2000.

MILLENIUM DINNER For all members of the Floreat Aula Society. Further details to be advised.

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wishes to thank all those who contributed in so many ways to this edition of the St Edmund Hall Magazine. In just one short year, the Editor has learned an enormous amount about the Hall and its history, about its loyal old members, and about its present activities at both the junior and senior levels. As the year has progressed, she has never ceased to be impressed by the activities and achievements of Aularians of all ages and in all aspects of life.

May all of you, as well as the Hall, continue to flourish. FLOREAT AULA!

THE EDITOR

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ST EDMUND HALL Matriculation 1997 Back row: Dan Yu, Caroline Dyer, Cla ra Goldsmith , Almut Spriga de, Ananthi Rami ah, Saurabh Das, Penelope Lewis, Ho rac io Trujillo, Hussain Tho ufee q Ali , Chee Tham, lain Au-Yong, Lucy Johnson, An ya Saunders, Neta Spiro.

H oll y J ami eson, Sa ll y M eeson, Victo ri a Williams, Rachel Baxter, Rach el Koncewicz, Suveer Koth ari, Wern Tan, J ames Kirkl and , Amol Pawa r, Shoaib Pate!, Richard Cheng, Yin-Li Tan, Charl es Wood, Kell y H ogan , 7th row: James H agan, Pamela Scharta u, Sa ra h Stenning, Hubert Ertl , Christopher Ri eger.

6th row: Chri stopher Eden, Alex Simm, Ka i Dawson, Stefano Jo hn, Da niel Beach, Bianca Alien, Titu Edge, M onica Oberkofler, G ina Clarke, Cla ire Pointing, M o mpa ti Setl ogelo. Juan Gumucio, Na tali e Parker, Josephine Was kett, Ro bin M a rsden, Ca therine Boyd, Jennifer Oswa ld , Kirsten No rrie, Carys Pugh, Ra chel Vi ca ry.

Jo nath an Tseng, Daniel Tonkyn, Ma rk Daulby, Emil y Lawson, Grae me Estry, Ali son Coo k, Jess ica H all , Tessa Farmer, Sadi ya Cho udhury, Katha rin a Spa lek, Lo ui se G reen, Patrick La very, Na um an lshaq, Ambika Chad ha, 5th 1'0LU: Kirstin Slack, Oli via Ro utledge, Victoria Forman H a rd y, Lucy Reynolds, James Sutherl and .

4th row: Th o mas Eva ns, Charles Light, Anthony Shackleton, M atthew Boffey, Geo rge Pa lmer, M atthew Irish, Andrew H oo k, Timoth y Cooper, lsa belle Cosgrave, Benedict Smith, Chri sto pher Tinson , John Mather, H asith a Subasinghe, M ark Lee, Hiroy uki Na kashim a, Michael To mko, Jonathan G ray, Ross Bowe ll , Ri cha rd Gaywood, Benj a min Prestney.

3rd row: Christo pher Hancock, Daniel Ha ll , Stephen Go ugh, Denise G rice, Derva l Walsh, J ohn O ' Doherty, Dav1d Ba rker, Jan Th atcher, Steven J ohnso n, Charl es Firth, Richard H ardwicke, Gaelle Thuault, Des ire Booysen, Lucy Sc urlock, Tho mas Prince, Neil Tay lor, Da ryl Penny, Ro bi n Moore, Rhys James .

2nd row: Ro bin M acPherson, Na thaniel Copsey, M a rk H anh an, Dani el So ko l, Vi li e M auk onen, Jonath an Fl owe rd ew, Ru sse l Coxon, Flemming Geo rge, Ma tthew Welby, M ichae l Printzos, Ma rk W hite, Jae Kim , Petrin a Smyth , M yrto-So phia Xa nthopo ul o u, Virginia McG rath , Lucy W ilkin son, Ba rna by Sa ndell , John von Bi xler, Alexa ndra Fawcett, Step hen Parmenter: Front row: N icholas H a milton , Christoph er Ar mitage, Oli ver Bootle, Tamir Abo-EI-No ur, Perer Ra lph , James G rim sto n, Luke Powel:. (M CR Pres id ent), Dr ]M As hbo urn , Dr RE Al ton (Dea n of Deg rees), Ca th y Cooper (J CR Pres ident ), Wolfga ng Ma nnens, Mohan Ko rgaonka r, P H owa rd, Luke Do lby, Joseph H anson, Dea n O'Conn ell , And rea Fimcelh.

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