The Suttonian 1952 (Summer Term)

THE

SUTTON IAN

SUMMER TERM 1952

CONTENTS PAGE

Editorial ..

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School Officials

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School Notes

168

Valete

169

Salvete

171

Our Contemporaries

172

The Library

172

The Chapel

172

Commemoration Week-end

172

The Rivals ..

175

Scout Notes

176

Clubs and Societies

177

The C.C.F.

177

Hunting Society ..

178

Ashford Dance

179

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Sixth Form Conference

179

Lakes Holiday

180

Broads 1952

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Cricket

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Athletics Retrospect

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Swimming ..

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Shooting

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O.S. Notes ..

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Correspondence

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Tennis

THE SUTTONIAN No. 218 (No. 6 of Volume XXVII)

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SUMMER TERM, 1952

St. Margaret's House, Sutton Valence School.

July 29, 1952.

The Editor, The Suttonian.

Sir,—Would you be kind enough to help me publish a humble expression of thanks for the many kindnesses that I have received during my stay at Sutton Valence ?

The past year has been so full of good things that I am loath to realise that it is suddenly over and done.

It is impossible for me to describe to you my deep feeling of sadness at leaving your midst. It is, of course, tempered with the eager anticipation of a joyous homecoming, but the separation tears me deeply.

For you all it has been another year, 1951-52; for me it has been a year above all others and it will ever be so in my memory. I appreciate the friendliness and warmth that you have accorded me. I value the close associations and the acquaintances which I have had the pleasure to make.

The variety of experiences have been wonderful and I have enjoyed every minute of my §tay from the first moment to this last one. You have tolerated my oddities and helped me into your way of life. For all these things I am indeed grateful.

You can be sure that your country and its wonderful people have one hearty supporter on the other side of the water. If ever any one of you should come our way we would insist on seeing you at 1902 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, Connecticut, where a warm greeting will await you.

Until we meet next, then, " so-long " and many inexpressible thanks for your friendship. Yours very truly, ALLAN HOBSON. The above letter should properly have been printed in the Correspondence column of this magazine ; but as usual the Editor has an ulterior motive.

Last year the English-Speaking Union gave scholarships to twenty American boys to come to British Public Schools for a year. We at Sutton had the honour of acting as hosts to one. The above letter was written by him on leaving school. All who read it must realise what a valuable experience such a year provides to both parties.

The School has gained greatly from the stimulating and whole-hearted enthusiasm with which our American guest entered into every aspect of school life. We look forward to welcoming his successor at the start of the new school year in September.

Competition for English-Speaking Union Scholarships is fierce in the United States but in our country many considerations, amongst which finance and the demands of National Service predominate, tend to eliminate several potential candidates.

The Editor's one desire is that any person who finds it even remotely possible to apply for an Exchange Scholarship should, after reading the letter above, make up his mind to apply. Of course there are difficulties but if this page should cause someone to think again, it will have gone some way towards fulfilling its purpose.

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Head of the School : T. G. Booer School Prefects :

F. G. Pyne J. A. Hobson B. D. Hough

M. G. Earp G. L. Plommer M. F. Beaman

House Prefects : Westminster : St. Margaret's :

M. St. J. Candy I. J. Lockhart A. M. Patton R. F. Budd V. C. Crundwell R. D. Playfair J. R. Wood P. D. Hull P. R. Anderson T R Hills Day Boys : C. R. G. Cullen, L. J. Daniels Sports Committee :

The Headmaster (President) I. J. Lockhart R. L. Kay, Esq. P. R. Anderson E. A. Craven, Esq. N. P. Bentley, Esq. C. R. G. Cullen J. W. Thomson, Esq. G. L. Plommer B. D. Hough T. G. Booer Library Committee :

The Headmaster (President) L. N. Harvey, Esq. (Librarian) , R. F. Budd (Hon. Sec.) J. M. I. Lewis T. G. Booer M. St. J. Candy C. R. G. Cullen C. R. G. Shaw F. G. Pyne Cricket :

P. R. Anderson (Capt. and Hon. Sec.) B. D. Hough (Vice-Capt.)

Swimming :

M. S. Everest (Captain) Tennis :

R. D. Playfair (Captain) Shooting:

T R Hills (Captain) D. S. Prentice (Hon. Sec.) Suttonian Committee : T. G. Booer (Editor)

F. G. Pyne M. J. Bartlett

J. A. Hobson R. M. Beechey J. G. L. Wall

School Notes M. G. Earp has been appointed Head of Westminster.

G. L. Plommer, B. D. Hough, M. F. Beaman and J. R. Wood have been appointed School Prefects.

P. R. Anderson has been appointed a House Prefect in Westminster.

C. R. G. Shaw has been co-opted to the Library Committee.

J. G. L. Wall has been co-opted to the Magazine Committee.

The Committee wish to apologise for stating in the previous issue that " T. J. Aisher was elected to the Sports Committee."

This should have read "B. D. Hough was elected to the Sports Committee."

At a meeting of the Sports Committee this term the following appointments were made for the coming season :— Captain of Rugby Football : C. R. G. Cullen.

Vice-Capt. of Rugby Football : P. R. Anderson.

At a previous meeting M. S. Everest had been appointed Captain of Swimming for 1952.

Cricket Colours have been awarded to B. D. Hough, D. S. Prentice, T. J. Aisher, E. M. Hollingsworth, D. B. Fermor, J. H. Thyne, B. G. Keeble, P. J. Mair, M. F. Beaman and I. J. Lockhart.

2nd XI Caps have been awarded to J. R. Wood, G. N. Clapp, C. R. G. Cullen, R. Smeed, E. D. G. Bunker, I. G. Cottle, T. G. Booer, C. J. Rayner, J. G. L. Wall, E. J. Evans and D. Wilkin.

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THE SUTTONIAN Tennis Colours have been awarded to R. D. Playfair, B. D. Hough, B. G. Beeble, M. A. Maberly, J. H. Thyne and A. Pyne.

Swimming Colours have, been awarded to M. S. Everest, M. B. Toler, C. N. Armstrong, H. N. Dahlstrom, R. T. Blake, I. J. Lockhart, J. H. Hawtin and P. E. Lines.

We welcome Miss R. E. M. Davies as House Matron of Westminster in place of Miss H. E. Hannan who left us at the end of last term.

On Sunday, June 29, the School attended a service in the Parish Church.

Our thanks go to Mr. Purcell and his congregation for extending their hospitality to us once again.

Our grateful thanks are due to Mr. K P. Day, 0.S., for his generous offer to help in providing a tractor, in response to the Headmaster's Speech Day appeal.

Through his generosity and good offices the School will be equipped with a Ferguson.

Mr. Alfred Bossom, M.P. for Maidstone, has given ÂŁ100 to the School. The money is to be invested and its income will provide an annual prize, the Bossom Prize for Spoken English. We should like to express our gratitude to Mr. Bossom for his great interest and encouragement.

The Captains of Cricket, Swimming and Tennis wish to thank all masters and boys who have assisted them this term.

The Committee of this magazine would like to thank all contributors to this term's issue.

Valete T. G. BOOER (L. and M.-1944).-1947, Foundation Scholarship ; 1948, School Cert.

(Matric.), Dramatic Society ; 1949, Cert. " A " (War), L/Cpl. in C.C.F. ; 1950, House Swimming Team, Sjt. in C.C.F., House Prefect, Magazine Committee, Kitchener Prize (Maths.), C.C.F. Artillery Classification, School Drill Squad ; 1951, B.Q.M.S. in C.C.F., Library Committee, School Prefect, Head of House, Editor of School Magazine, General Cert. (Advanced Level), Angel Prize (Maths.), Clerk of House in Hunting Society, 2nd XI, Head of School ; 1952, Clothworkers' Leaving Exhibition, Chairman of Hunting Society, 2nd XI Cap, Dramatic Society, Kitchener Prize (Maths.), Headmaster's Prize, Sports Committee. Goes to Emmanuel College, Cambridge, to read Maths.

F. G. PYNE (D.B.-1948).-1948, Colts XV Colours ; 1949, R.L.S.S. Bronze Medallion, Cert " A " (War) ; 1950, R.L.S.S. Instructors' Certificate, L/Bdr. in C.C.F., School Cert.

(Matric.), House Prefect, Cpl. in C.C.F. ; 1951, General Cert. ("AO" Level), School Prefect Head of House, Library Committee, Magazine Committee, C. Q.M.S. in C. C.F. , School Swimming Team ; 1952, Hon. Sec. Hunting Society, 2nd XV Colours, House XV, C.S.M. in C.C.F., Dramatic Society, Wood Prize (Physics), Winstanley Prize (Chemistry), Leaving Exhibition.

M. G. EARP (By. and W.-1946).-1949, School Cert. ; 1950, House Athletics Team, Cert. " A " (War) ; 1951, House Prefect, General Cert. (Advanced Level), Cpl. in C.C.F., Inter-House Drill Competition ; 1952, 2nd Crbss-country VIII, School Prefect, Sjt. in C.C.F., Head of House.

J. A. HOBSON (M.-1951) : English Speaking Union Exchange Scholarship from Loomis School, Windsor, Connecticut, U.S.A., 1951 Football Colours, House XV, House Prefect, 1st VII Kent Schools Sevens ; 1952, School Athletics Team, School Prefect, Public Schools Seven-a-Sides, Magazine Committee, School Swimming Team, Clerk of House in Hunting Society. Goes to Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut, as Olin Scholar.

G. L. PLOMMER (Bt. and M.-1945).---1946, R.L.S.S. Intermediate ; 1948, R.L.S.S. Bronze Medallion ; 1949, Junior Athletics Team, R.L.S.S. Bronze Cross and Bar to Bronze Medallion ; 1950, Athletics (Cross-country) Colours, House Athletics Team, R.L.S.S.

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Award of Merit, House Life Saving Team, House Swimming Team, Cert. " A " (War), School Cert. (Matric.), 2nd XV Colours ; 1951, King's Scout, R.L.S.S. Bar to Award of Merit, House Shooting Team (Miniature range), Sjt. in C.C.F., Football Colours, House Prefect, Clerk of House of Hunting Society ; 1952, Sports Committee, Capt. of Cross-country, School Athletics Team, School Tennis VT, School Prefect, Capt. of House Swimming. Passed into R.M.A., Sandhurst.

M. F. BEAMAN (By. and W.-1947).-1947, Foundation Scholarship, Dramatic Society ; 1948, Capt. Under-14 XI, Colts XV ; 1949, Capt. Colts XI, School Cert. (Matric.) ; 1950, Cert. " A " (War), L/Cpl. in C.C.F., 2nd XI Cap ; 1951, General Cert. (Advanced Level), Inter.

HouseDrill Competition, 1st Xi, House Prefect, 2nd XV Colours, House XV, Cpl. in C.C.F ; 1952, Fives Colours, Public Schools Rugby Fives Championships, School Prefect, Cricket Colours, Music Prize, Bennett-Hunting Memorial Scholarship. Goes to Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge, as a commoner, to read Geography.

B. D. HOUGH (By. and W.-1947).-1947, Under-14 XV ; 1948, Under-14 Xl, Colts XV ; 1949, Colts XI, School Cert. (Matric.) ; 1950, Under-16 Fives IV, 2nd XI Cap, House Tennis VI, House XV, Cert. " A " (War) ; 1951, Fives Colours, Public Schools Rugby Fives Championships, Cpl. in C.C.F., 1st XI, Tennis VI, General Cert. (Advanced Level), House Prefect, 2nd XV ; 1952, Captain of Fives, Sports Committee, Inter-House Drill Competition, House Athletics Team, Vice-Capt. of Cricket, Cricket Colours, Capt. of House Tennis, School Prefect, Youll Cup Tennis Team, Tennis Colours.

I. J. LOCKHART ( lit, and M.-1946).-1946, Under-14 XV ; 1947, R.L.S.S. Intermediate, Junior Swimming Team, Colts XV ; 1948, Junior Athletics Team, R.L.S.S. Bronze Medallion, Colts XV Colours ; 1949, School Swimming Team, House Life Saving Team, R.L.S.S. Bronze Cross, Football Colours ; 1950, School Cert., R.L.S.S. Award of Merit, Cert. " A'' (War) ; 1951, School Athletics Team, 2nd XI Cap, Capt. of Rugger, House XI, House Prefect, Sports Committee ; 1952, Capt. of Athletics, Fives Colours, 1st XI Cap, Cpl. in C.C.F. R. D. PLAYFAIR (L. and M.-1944).-1946, Capt. Junior Soccer XI ; 1947, Capt. Junior Cricket XI, Capt. Junior Rugger XV ; 1948, Under-14 XV ; 1949, Colts XV ; 1950 Colts

Fives, Junior Athletics Team, Junior Individua Tennis Champion, Cert. " A " (War), L/Cpl in C.C.F. ; 1951, Colts Pair Fives, House Five: Team, House Athletics Team, Tennis VI Individual Tennis Cup, Football Colours Cpl. in C.C.F. ; 1952, Fives Colours, Capt House Fives, Individual Fives Cup, Publli Schools Rugby Fives Championship, Hous( Prefect, School Athletics Team, Capt. of Tennis Youll Cup Tennis Team, Individual Tennis Cup R. F. BUDD (Bt. and M.-1945).-1947 Foundation Scholarship, Under. 14XV, Dramatic Society ; 1948, Colts XV ; 1949, School Cert (Matric.) ; 1950, Junior Athletics Team, Hous â– Tennis VI, Music Prize, Cert. " A" (War) L/Cpl. in C.C.F., Library Committee, 2nd X\ Colours, House XV ; 1951, House Prefect Cross-country XII, School Tennis VI, Schoo Athletics Team, Cpl. in C.C.F., General Cert (Advanced Level), Kingdon Prize (Latin) Wheeler Prize (French), Capt. 2nd XV ; 1952 Sjt. in C.C.F., Cross-country Colours, Hon. Sec

Library Committee, Kingdon Prize (Latin) Wheeler Prize (French). Goes to St. John'; College, Cambridge, to read Modern Languages M. S. EVEREST (By. and W.-1947).-1947 Junior XV ; 1948, R.L.S.S. Intermediate Under-14 XV ; 1949, Junior Swimming Team House Swimming Team, R.L.S.S. Bronze Medallion, Colts XV ; 1950, Colts Fives IV School Swimming Team, R.L.S.S. Junim Instructor's Certificate and Bronze Cross 2nd XV Colours, House XV, Cert. " A "(War) 1951, Under-16 XV, Junior Athletics Team R.L.S.S. Instructors' Certificate and Awarc of Merit, General Cert. (" 0 " Level), 2nd VII Kent Schools Sevens, L/Bdr. in C.C.F. ; 1952 Football Colours, Public Schools Seven-a-Sides Bdr. in C.C.F., Capt. of Swimming, Biolog3 Prize, General Cert. (Advanced Level). Goe to St. Mary's Hospital Medical School to stud3 Medicine.

M. ST. ,T. CANDY (By. and W.-1946).-1946 Foundation Scholarship ; 1947, Dramatil Society ; 1949, School Cert. (Matric.) ; 1950 2nd Cross-country V111, Cert. " A " (War) Signals Classification, L/Cpl. in C.C.F. ; 1951 Cpl. in C.C.F., Cross-country VIII, Hous , Athletics Team, Library Committee, HOUSI Prefect, Sjt. in C.C.F., Asst. Instructors' Cert (Signals) in C.C.F. ; 1952, Athletics (Cross country) Colours, C.Q.M.S. in C.C.F., Dramati Society. Goes to City and Guilds College London University, to read Electrica Engineering.

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(Matric.), Inter-House Drill Competition ; 1951, House Life Saving Team, C.C.F. Signals Classification, R.L.S.S. Award of Merit, House Prefect, 1st XV, 2nd XV Colours, Cpl. in C.C.F. ; 1952, School Swimming Team, School Tennis Team, General Cert. (Advanced Level), Capt. House Tug Team.

A. M. PATTON (W.-1947).-1949, Junior Athletics Team, School Cert. (Matric.) ; 1950, Cert. " A " (War), House Athletics Team, House XV, 2nd XV Colours, Cpl. in C.C.F., Inter-House Drill Competition ; 1951, Athletics Team, Sjt. in C.C.F., General Cert. (Advanced Level), Wood Prize (Physics), House Prefect, 1st XV, C.C.F. Signals Classification ; 1952, Angell Prize (Maths.), Dramatic Society.

J. M. I. LEWIS (Bt. and M.-1948).-1948, Under-14 XV ; 1949, Under-14 XI, Colts XV ; 1950, Under-16 XV, Capt. Colts XI; 1951, House Fives IV, Cert. " A " (War), 2nd XI, House Tennis VI, General Cert. (" AO" Level) ; 1952, 2nd Cross-country VIII, L/Cpl. in C.C.F., School Athletics Team, Library Committee.

J. H. HAWTIN (Bt., By. and W.-1946).-1947, Junior Cricket XI; 1950, School Swimming Team, Cert. " A " (War), L/Cpl. in C.C.F. ; 1951, General Cert. (" 0 " Level), Sjt. in C.C.F., C.C.F. Signals Classification, House Athletics Team ; 1952, Swimming Colours.

L. F. M. DE SWART (M.-1949).-1949, Colts XV Colours ; 1950, House Tug Team ; 1951, Football Colours, Cert. " A ' (War), Cpl. in C.C.F. ; 1952, Bath Squad. Goes to Aeronautical College, Chelsea.

R. J. CHENERY (L. and W.-1946).-1947, Junior Soccer XI; 1949, Under-14 XV ; 1950, Colts Xl, Colts XV Colours ; 1951, 2nd XV Colours, House Shooting VIII (Miniature range) ; 1952, Cert. " A ' (War), Colts Fives IV, House Athletics Team.

C. N. ARMSTRONG (Bt. and M.-1947).1948, R.L.S.S. Intermediate ; 1948, R.L.S.S. Bronze Medallion ; 1949, R.L.S.S. Bronze Cross, House Swimming Team ; 1950, R.L.S.S. Award of Merit ; 1951, R.L.S.S. Bar to Award of Merit, School Swimming Team ; 1952, Cert. " A " (War).

M. B. TOLER (L. and W.-1945).-1948, Junior XI; 1949, R.L.S.S. Intermediate, Under-14 XV ; 1950, R.L.S.S. Bronze Medallion, House Swimming Team, Colts XV Colours,

Inter-House Drill Competition ; 1951, Junior Athletics Team, School Swimming Team, Football Colours, Cert. " A " (War) ; 1952, L/Cpl. in C.C.F., Public Schools Seven-a-Sides, Swimming Colours.

P. E. LINES (By. and W.-1948).---1949, R.L.S.S. Bronze Medallion ; 1950, R.L.S.S. Bar to Bronze Medallion, R.L.S.S. Bronze Cross, Scholar Instructors' Certificate, Cert. "A" (War) ; 1951, R.L.S.S. Award of Merit, Instructors' Certificate, House Life Saving Team, School Swimming Team, L/Cpl. in C.C.F. ; 1952, 2nd Cross-country VIII, R.L.S.S. Bar to Award of Merit, Swimming Colours, Cpl. in C.C.F., C.C.F. Signals Classification.

P. J. STUBBLEFIELD (Bt. and M.-1948).1948, Under-14 XV ; 1949, Colts XV Colours, R.L.S.S. Bronze Medallion, Colts XI; 1950, Under-16 XV ; 1951, Cert. " A " (War), 2nd XI, 2nd XV Colours, R.L.S.S. Bar to Bronze Medallion and Award of Merit, House Life Saving Team, House XV, Kitchener Prize (Maths.), G. C. E. (Ordinary Level), Cpl. in C.C.F. ; 1952, House XI, School Swimming Team, R.L.S.S. Bar to Award of Merit.

D. B. FERMOR (D.B.-1947).-1947, Junior Cricket XI; 1949, Under-14 XV ; 1951, Colts XV Colours, Colts XI Colours ; 1952, House Athletics Team, Cricket Colours.

R. SMEED (D.B.-1946).--1947, Junior Cricket XI; 1949, Under-14 XI; 1950, Colts XI, Under-14 XV ; 1951, Colts XV Colours, Colts XI; 1952, 2nd XI Cap, Cert. " A " (War), L/Cpl. in C.C:F, House Athletics Team, House XI. G. R. A. HARVEY (H. and W.-1949).-1950, Junior XV, Colts XI; 1951, Inter-House Drill Competition ; 1952, Cert. " A " (War), Dramatic Society.

Goes to Scale-Hayne Agricultural College, Newton Abbot.

J. P. WARD (Bt. and M.).-1950).--1950, Foundation Scholarship, 'Under-14 XV. K. J. JENNER (Bt. and M.-1950).

G. W. MARKS (L. and W.-1947).

P. W. BEESLEE (D.B.-1949).

Salvete UPPER IV.-R. Benaim (Bt.).

LOWER IV.-T. M. Jenkins (Bt.), A. I. Lawrence (H.), C. A. Marlowe (Bt.), A. C. Nash (H.), A. J. Stoffel (Bt.).

FORM IL-E. G. Capon (L.), D. J. Charles (L.), T. D. de B. Hovell (L.), R. J. Pierce (L.), J. T. B. Tribe (D.B.).

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Our Contemporaries The Magazine Committee gratefully acknowledges the receipt of the following and apologises for any omissions :— The Aldenhamian, The Blundellian, The Cantuarian, The Cranbrookian, The Dog Watch, The Edward Alleyn Magazine, The Fettesian, The Georgian, The Gresham, The Lawrentian, The Mill Hill Magazine, The Portcullis, The Roffensian, The Rossallian, The St. Edmund's School Chronicle, The School Tie. The Library The Committee thank J. H. ScottWilson, Esq., 0.S., for " Vertebrate Zoology," by G. R. de Bear ; L. J. Morrison, Esq., Governor of the School, for his translation of " Ajax : Women of Trachis," by Sophocles ; Her Majesty's Inspectors for their generous donation.

The following books have been purchased from the Library Fund :— " The Emperor Constantine," by Dorothy Sayers ; "The Round Table and Characters of Shakespeare's Plays," by William Hazlitt ; "The Oxford Junior Encyclopedia : Vol. VI " ; " Archmologia Cantiata : Vol. LXIV " ; "Les Miserables," by Victor Hugo ; " Salar the Salmon," by Henry Williamson ; "Unknown Kent," by Donald Maxwell ; " The Story of San Michele," by Axel Munthe ; " Tschiffely's Ride," by A. F. Tschiffely ; "Vanessa," by

Hugh Walpole ; "The Spirit of London," by P. Cohen-Portheim ; "Three Men in a Boat,"

by Jerome K. Jerome ; " History and Human Relations," by H. Butterfield ; " Histoire de France," by Daniel-Rops ; "An Encyclopmdia of London," by W. Kent ; " Aspects of British Art," by W. J. Turner ; " Un No el de Maigret " —" L'amie de Madame Maigret "—" Mon Ami Maigret," by Georges Simenon.

The Chapel We have had the pleasure of welcoming the following preachers in Chapel this term : The Rev. J. B. Swinbank (Chaplain of Bradfield College), The Rev. D. R. Vicary (Rochester Diocesan Director of Religious Education), The Rev. L. H. Waddy (Headmaster of Tonbridge School), and the Rev. Sir Reginald Champion, K.C.M.G., C.B.E. (0.S.).

The Confirmation Service on June 28 was conducted by the Bishop of Croydon.

There were forty-three candidates.

The Fifth and Sixth forms attended a lecture by Dean Cecil of British Honduras, in which he gave a stimulating impression of the life and conditions in the colony.

The plans for a suitable celebration of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Chapel in 1953 have not been completed, but it is hoped to arrange something worthy of the occasion.

Commemoration Week-end HE impending threat of bad weather was never realised on this year's Commemoration Week-end, so much of which was enjoyed in the pleasant out-of-doors.

Thursday's skies showed dark and dismal omen, but the perennial tradition of three fine days for this event was continued.

A whole holiday was celebrated on Friday, July 4, when parents and friends congregated in the Hall for the Speeches and Prizegiving, commencing at 2.30 p.m.

The guest of honour was Sir William R. Nottidge, J.P., Chairman of the Kent County Council.

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The Headmaster's annual report covered developments within the School, enumerating the many changes that a school year effects. After welcoming our guests, he called attention to his printed report. The year's highlight, he said, was the full Ministry Inspection held during May. The observations of Her Majesty's Panel of Inspectors will be of great value to the School in its drive towards improvement. Morale was commended by the Inspectors, but the standard of work was not what it should be. The Headmaster also remarked on the School's commendable health record, the active part played by the Chapel in the life of the School and successes of the School teams, of which the Football XV was outstanding. He told also of the inspection of the C.C.F. by Major-General E. 0. Herbert, C.B., D.S.O., and of the growing participation in Scouts by members of the School. The Shooting VIII received deserved commendation for their continued high standard.

Other extra-curricular pursuits touched upon were music, clubs and societies, of which there are no less than seventeen, careers and holiday activities. The Old Suttonians Association was said to be flourishing as ever. "Its keenness and interest in the life and activities of the School are a matter of pride to all concerned," the Headmaster said. Reference was made to the departure of Mr. Derrick from Holgate House, where he and Mrs. Derrick had made many boys happy and given them a fine start.

Welcome was extended to our new masters, Mr. Cox and Mr. Simmons, and good wishes went with Mr. Fennell and Mr. Richards, who are leaving, the latter after twenty-six years of devoted service to the School. Some of the changes to take place in the organisation of the School were spoken of, with a glance at the future when the School may be four or even five senior Houses strong. The Headmaster concluded by giving thanks to all the staff, teaching and domestic, and to the School Prefects.

Thereupon Sir William Nottidge was asked to give away the prizes of books, chosen by their winners and blazoned with the School arms.

Prize Winners FORM PRIZES FORM II

J. R. Starkey FORM III D. P. Douglas J. B. L. Green FORM LOWER IV R. N. H. Douglas J. B. Hastings FORM UPPER IV J. L. Sharpe C. J. Rayner FORM V E. M. 1. Moir I. G. Cottle R. A. Griffin

D. M. Haynes

J A. R. Davies ) J. H. Goodsell

K. A. Crawford

W. D. Bailey

J. T. S. Harris J. G. Winter

D. G. Jenner R. C. H. Sheridan

J. P. Gleave M. D. Grundy

R. G. Stubblefield M. A. H. Ayres

J. G. L. Wall P. A. L. Millard

C. E. Slater P. L. Vinson

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SINGING PRIZE Music PRIZE .. ..

WHEELER PRIZE (French) KINGDON PRIZE (Latin) ..

MORISON PRIZE (Latin) ..

GRIZELLE PRIZE (History) GARSIDE PRIZE (History) BLOXIIAM PRIZE (English) WARD PRIZE (Scripture) .. ..

BIOLOGY PRIZE ..

WINSTANLEY PRIZE (Chemistry) ..

WOOD PRIZE (Physics) ..

ANGELL PRIZE (Mathematics) ..

KITCHENER PRIZE (Mathematics) .. ..

HEADMASTER'S PRIZE

Form ff Form HI ..

T. D. de B. li ovell J. P. Wallis P. Neate M. F. Beaman R. F. Budd

R. F. Budd L. J. Daniels M. J. Bartlett C. R. G. Cullen C. R. G. Cullen C. R. G. Cullen M. S. Everest F. G. Pyne F. G. Pyne A. M. Patton T. G. Booer T. G. Booer

It was announced that T. G. Booer, F. G. Pyne and R. F. Budd had been awarded Leaving Exhibitions.

Sir William then addressed the assembly in a speech, directed especially to the boys, on the importance of their opportunities at a Public School and their traditional destiny as potential leaders. He stressed the value of our training for life here, based on the virtues of Christian companionship. In speaking of tradition, Sir William said : " I believe that tradition is an inspiration to us all, and is a live force though there may be found, in these days, many to sneer at it. It is perhaps remarkable that many of those who are ready to sneer take good care to send their sons to Public Schools."

In the place of Lt.-Col. E. E. Hillersdon, D.S.O., Chairman of the Sutton Valence Committee, who was unavoidably absent, Mr. Gerald A. Thesiger, Q.C., Chairman of the Governors of the United Westminster Schools, proposed a vote of thanks.

The Head of the School seconded the motion and his call for three cheers for Sir William was enthusiastically answered.

The annual Swimming Display followed the speeches and consisted of the familiar programme of events expertly marshalled by Mr. Bentley.

It was unfortunate that the imminence of rain made it wise for tea to be taken in the Dining Hall, but, in spite of the difficulty, Miss Warren and her staff organised the event so skilfully that no great inconvenience resulted, in spite of the large numbers.

Exhibitions of the clubs and societies were to be seen throughout the week-end in the School block. A more detailed account of the displays can be found elsewhere in this issue.

In the evening, Mr. Derrick and the Dramatic Society gave us the first performance of " The Rivals," by Sheridan. A full report is to be found elsewhere.

The O.S. XI maintained its dominance over the School in the annual cricket matches on the Saturday. (For details of these matches see the cricket results.)

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The swimming match, however, was another story, and the Old Boys cheerfully took an overwhelming defeat.

The Commemoration Service was held at 10 a.m. on Sunday in the Chapel. The Rev. Sir Reginald Champion, K.C.M.G., C.B.E., 0.S., formerly Governor of Aden, preached of the events and decisions that influence a man's life, and quoted his own example. The service was relayed by loudspeaker to the Chapel lawn.

Afterwards there was a free day, which finished with evensong in the Chapel.

The Rivals the evening of Speech Day, and on the following evening, the School Dramatic O N Society performed "The Rivals" on the lawn. The cast, producer, and all who helped in the presentation of the play deserved better luck with the weather after their weeks of intensive preparation, for they were handicapped by a high wind which rustled in the chestnut trees. The players, however, refused. to be dismayed by circumstances, and spoke out well. M. J. W. Duncan, in particular, was always audible, with a vigorous portrayal of the tyrannical Sir Anthony.

T. G. Booer, in the part of Jack Absolute, used facial expression to good effect, and was particularly good in his sly baiting of his parent, while professing obedience and submission. M. A. H. Ayres showed the poise necessary for the proud, petulant minx, Lydia, and spoke his lines with good emotional expression.

M. D. J. Barrow, as Mrs. Malaprop, gave us a delightfully stupid, vain old lady, obviously enjoying the task of living up to Jack Absolute's specification of" weatherbeaten she-dragon." It was a pity that her voice did not carry very well, but those in the audience already familiar with her verbal inaccuracies chuckled in the appropriate places.

A. M. Patton had mastered the Irish accent well for his restrained portrayal of Sir Lucius O'Trigger, wisely resisting the temptation to overact the part.

F. G. Pyne and J. G. Winter, in the unrewarding parts of Faulkland and his Julia, were more than adequate, but it would require genius to give life to these dull characters.

A. Pyne, as Bob Acres, brought out the full absurdity of the blundering rustic playing at the fashionable life of Bath.

Among the smaller parts, J. L. Lynch deserves special mention for his neat cameo of Acres' servant David, and G. R. A. Harvey was pretty and pert as Lydia's maid, Lucy.

The production was in the careful and devoted hands of Mr. A. B. Derrick, and showed all the polish which we have come to expect of him. He chose to produce the play in a straightforward manner, letting the humours of character and situation

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make their effect without the aid of elaborate stylisation. The grouping of the whole company in the final scene under the trees, against the jet back-cloth of a night sky, was especially effective.

Mr. Derrick was assisted during the weeks of rehearsal by Mr. J. H. Cox ; Mrs. Derrick undertook the duties of wardrobe mistress, Mr. J. W. Thomson helped with the make-up, and M. J. Candy and his assistants dealt capably with the lighting.

THE CAST Thomas

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Miss Lydia Languish ..

Lucy—her Maid ..

Miss Julia Melville ..

Mrs. Malaprop ..

Sir Anthony Absolute Captain Absolute ..

Faulkland ..

Bob Acres .. ..

Sir Lucius O'Trigger ..

David .. ..

.. ..

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R. M. Batten A. L. Trippett M. A. H. Ayres G. R. A. Harvey J. G. Winter M. D. J. Barrow M. J. W. Duncan T. G. Booer F. G. Pyne A. Pyne A. M. Patton J. L. Lynch

Scout Notes HE warm weather and restricted hours of parade this term have led to a much larger proportion of Scout baths than usual, and little test work has been done.

Two wide-games have been held, one in King's Wood and the other in the School grounds. A number of Swimmer and Messenger Badges have been gained this term.

The Upper School Scouts have met regularly on Wednesday afternoons and Saturday evenings and have covered some more ground in the Tracker Badge course and have also made headway with First Class Signalling and other tests.

Three most successful week-end camps have been held at Stonehall Farm and our thanks are due to Mr. Jack Skinner (0.S.) for allowing us to camp there, and also to Miss Warren for our food supplies.

During these camps we have constructed a monkey bridge, an aerial runway and a most successful raft as well as an extremely hot and quick-baking oven.

On other week-ends a number of Scouts have completed their First Class and Venturer Badge hikes.

The following promotions were made in the Junior Troop at the beginning of the term : To be P.L.'s, R. C. Britton, R. C. H. Sheridan, A. J. Perkins.

Thirty-six Scouts will be in camp at Angley Park for the first week of the holidays and Mr. Byrde will again be our Q.M. The Upper School Scouts Camp this year will be at Ripple, near Deal, in September.

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Clubs and Societies Summer Term generally sees a decline in societies' activities and this one has THEbeen no exception. Cricket, swimming, tennis, golf and dancing have drawn not a few from their normal Wednesday afternoon activities. Nevertheless, all worked mainly for the Speech Day Exhibitions, which were up to standard. Here, then, is a general report of the Clubs and Societies.

The Aeronautical Society, although its membership is small, is very active and meets regularly for spotting or deducing the types of planes from books.

The Art Club has met regularly, but the amount of work done has not been as great as in previous terms. Nevertheless, the Speech Day exhibits were extremely praiseworthy.

The Astronomical Society is now firmly established. Its members appear to be keen and the greater part of the term was spent in renovating the observatory, which was on show on Speech Day. The Conjuring Club is now of age, having performed twenty-one Club shows and established its reputation in the neighbourhood. This term there have been three external shows and two internal ones. The Club will be down to nearly half-strength next term and new members will be wanted. Anyone interested in the art of magic, and wishing to join, should contact the Hon. ,Sec. or the President, the Chaplain.

The General Models Society exhibition was up to its usual standard. Membership is large and its members are enthusiastic. This well established society is still flourishing as ever.

The Horticultural Society seems to lack the whole-hearted support of its sparse members. The orchard was eventually prepared for Speech Day, after being neglected for the first half of term. The cherries seemed to be fairly plentiful but rather on the small side. This society needs an enthusiastic leader to put it on its feet again.

The Natural History Society came out of hibernation for the Speech Day Exhibition. A lot of work was done to make it the success it was. P. J. Cardwell became secretary on the resignation of R. L. Catchpole. The British Field Sports Society section is doing well and will soon be able to become an independent society.

The Photographic Society rejoiced in the happiest term of the year. The result of this was shown in the exhibition, in which P. D. Hull's photographs stood out above the others. There was one surprising photo of a flying saucer. "The Rivals" was widely photographed during the dress rehearsal.

The C.C.F.

A

S usual in the Summer Term, the Contingent Activities, in the absence of any Certificate " A " Board, have been concentrated on preparations for the General Inspection, for Annual Camp, Annual Miniature Range Classification, and finally a very successful open range competitive shooting season reported elsewhere in these pages.

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The Annual General Inspection was carried out on Monday, June 23, after two postponements, by Major-General E. 0. Herbert, C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O., Commander, Home Counties District, and G.O.C., 44th (Home Counties) Division. The report is not yet to hand, but General Herbert expressed approval of what he saw, and the half-holiday he asked for was well deserved. For the first time since the war, the Contingent marched past in line of platoons and the manoeuvre was carried out quite creditably.

A disappointingly small number of the Contingent will be camping at St. Martin's Plain from July 29 to August 5 ; but we hope to compensate to some extent for fewness by quality of material. Regulations are under consideration at the War Office by which Certificate " A " may be withheld from Cadets who have not attended Camp, and this may well bring home to people the importance of attendance, and the realisation that Camp should be regarded as a normal commitment.

PROMOTIONS To C.S.M. : C.Q.M.S. Pyne, F. G. To C.Q.M.S. : Sjt. (Al.) Candy, M. St. J. To Sjt. : Bdr. Wood, J. R. To Cpl. : L/Cpl. Clapp, G. N., L/Bdr. Prentice, I). S., L/Cpl. de Swart, L. F. M. To L/Cpl. : Cdts. Rayner, C. J., Hoed, G. A. L., Traherne, D. M., Greenshields, P. C. (all with effect from May 11, 1952).

To Sjt. : Cpl. Earp, M. G. (with effect from June 20, 1952).

To Cpl. : L/Cpl. bad, G. A. L. (with effect from July 29, 1952).

SIGNALS' CLASSIFICATION The under-mentioned classified on May 30 and July 7, 1952 :— Cpl. Lines, P. E., Cdt. Hancock, R. M.

RECRUITS' LANYARD OF HONOUR Cadet Jenner, D. G.

H unting Society President : The Headmaster Vice-President : F. T. W. Blatchley-Hennah, Esq. Chairman : T. G. Booer Hon. Secretary: R. F. Budd Clerk of the House : J. A. Hobson Guardians of the Gavel : M. G. Earp and C. R. G. Cullen

membership of the Society has dropped slightly, the actual figure being some T HEtwenty-eight for the term. It is heartening to note that, of these, eight are fifth formers. It is to be hoped that they will carry on the good work and help to spread interest in the Society. Already these members speak fairly regularly, both from the floor and as main speakers. The attendance, although good at the

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beginning of term, has gradually decreased. This is not altogether surprising owing to exams. The standard of speaking has again been poor with one or two exceptions, notably the Chairman and the Clerk of the House.

Owing to exams and other activities, meetings have been few. There have been four debates to date, with one to come. The most lively and interesting was that attended by Her Majesty's Inspectors. The motion was that "This House deplores the passing of' Merrie England '." The standard of speaking was appreciably higher than in subsequent debates. The voting was rather inconclusive, the motion being defeated by eight votes to four, with fifteen abstentions.

At various other meetings the following motions were debated :— " This House considers that the woman's place is in the home "—carried by fourteen votes to four, with three abstentions.

"This House considers that eating is the finest art "—defeated by eight votes to five, with two abstentions.

"This House would welcome the introduction of sponsored programmes on British radio "—defeated by eight votes to two, with one abstention.

Ashford Dance The usual busload of dancers drove off in high spirits on the evening of Friday, June 20, bound for Ashford High School for Girls. A small staff party followed by car.

We were welcomed most cordially by Miss Brake. The dancing soon got under way to the measured tempo of the band.

In a short while refreshments were served.

The evening was enlivened by a wider variety of dances than usual.

We are indebted to Miss Brake and all those concerned in the organisation of this most enjoyable evening.

It was with regret that the party boarded the bus for the return journey.

Sixth Form Conference The second of these conferences was held on Friday, July 11, at School.

After a service in chapel the conference heard a most informative talk on Local Government, by Alderman C. Gordon Larking, C.B.E., J.P. A sandwich lunch was eaten on the Lower whilst the various syndicates prepared questions for the Brains Trust.

The conference then reassembled in the Almshouses.

Alderman C. G. Larking, J.P. (Maidstone), Miss L. Brake, J.P. (Ashford), Major A. R. Pym, (K.C.C.), H. A. Boxall, Esq. (Hollingboume R.D.C.), and R. L. Kay, Esq. (Sutton Valence Parish Council), were the members of the Brains Trust.

The following schools attended : Ashford High School for Girls, Ashford County School for Boys, Ashford County School for Girls, and Benenden School.

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Lakes Holiday were twenty-four of us in the party, including Mr. and Mrs. Bentley and T HERE P. J. K. Lindsey (0.S.) and Mrs. Lindsey, home on leave from Borneo. The first three days were spent at Coniston, reached via Carnforth, and an interesting journey round Morecambe Bay. Our first day's climb was, of course, the Old Man. It was a fairly easy scramble to the top, but we were in mist all along the summit ridge and, incidentally, still in the County of Lancashire. The mist cleared in the afternoon when we reached the top of Wetherlam and got a fine view of all the familiar mountain ranges before dropping down to High Tilberthwaite Farm for the first of many enjoyable teas.

After an off-day spent in various ways we set off for Bowfell, taking the bus as far as Dungeon Gill. Again we found ourselves in mist when high up under the Crinkles and as it showed no signs of lifting we kept below the mist line and finished the day at Dungeon Gill Force.

From Coniston we moved on to Borrowdale, with the usual lovely drive by Rydal Water, Grasmere and Thirlmere. Sunday morning saw us bound for Ashness Gate and the easy stroll to Watendlath, of Hugh Walpole fame, and over to Rosthwaite, a walk which has now lost some of its charm as the erstwhile cart-track is now a hard metalled road (sic transit gloria mundi). In the afternoon a small party climbed Glarainara in quick time, dropped 1,500 feet down to Mrs. Edmondson's in even quicker time and, of course, stayed for tea.

Monday was to have been Gable Day, but as it was wet and misty we changed our plans, wisely as it proved, and set off for an ostensibly quiet day down the valley towards Castle Crag and Grange. The day improved and the quiet day developed into an energetic round by Maiden Moor and Dale Head Tarn to the summit of Dale Head, where we had a rewarding picture of the mist swirling round the hill tops and in the valley far below.

The two highlights of the holiday were the days on Gable and Scafell. For both these we had perfect weather and were able to leave the easy path for more difficult routes. While enjoying a well-earned " ush " under the Westmorland crags we were delighted and surprised to see the Countess Gravina of Tuck Shop fame nimbly bounding down from the summit Wednesday was an off-day. On the following day we all set off for Scafell.

After scrambling up the steep scree to Lord's Rake we climbed the West Wall Traverse, with the depths of Deep Gill close on our left. Progress was slow, but to the credit

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of all no large stones were dislodged. We explored the summit of Scafell, then continued over Mickledore to Scafell Pike, where for a few brief -moments we were the highest people in England. Returning via Esk Hause and Grain Gill, after ten hours' steady plodding and some less steady climbing, we found tea already waiting at Seathwaite Farm.

Our last day was spent on Saddleback. This was the day when tadpoles found their way into a water-bottle and were innocently consumed. The round ended with a peaceful walk along the Glenderaterra and a farewell tea party at Storms, in Keswick. Speaking of teas, Mrs. Bentley and Mrs. Lindsey must have poured out a thousand cups of tea during the holiday and hats of varying shapes and sizes go off to them for these and other kind attentions.

Broads 1952 the sunny afternoon of April 10, "Flight I," "Golden Foam," and "Sparkling O NFoam" left Jack Powle's boatyard at Wroxham. "Sparkling Foam" did not get very far as, in an effort to pick up its skipper, Mr. J. B. Corfield, and manned by an entirely inexperienced crew, it charged the opposing bank at a rate of knots.

However, no serious damage was done, the skipper was retrieved, and we were off.

This was our biggest party to date : the yacht "Flight I," skippered by Mr. P. S. W. MacIlwaine and a crew of three, and the two motor cruisers under Mr. J. B. Corfield and Mr. J. W. Thomson, each with a crew of six.

The weather was perfect both for cruising and sailing and we explored all the northern Broads. ' On one occasion "Sparkling Foam," breaking away from the main party, set out for Yarmouth and craft and crew spent an eventful twelve hours stranded on a mud-bank south of Acle.

The cruisers each had sailing dinghies and these were in constant use under sail or oar, and many of the crews of the motor cruisers had a sail in " Flight " as it swept its way triumphantly through the crowded River Bure.

We have much to remember—the awe-inspiring splash at 7.15 on the first morning when " Flight's" skipper set a magnificent example which his crew entirely failed to follow—the "famous last words" of Tim Dalziel, the "water-maniac of Horning" whose spirits were never damped despite his frequent involuntary dips—John Cotton's delightful uncertainty as to which way to move the tiller—the boisterousness of " Sparkling's " crew and the resulting water fight between the cruisers at Hicklingpossibly best of all, Barton Broad on Easter Monday in brilliant sunshine and a fine sailing breeze, filled, but not too full, with many coloured sails.

It is the considered view of the " Admiral " that this was the " best ever," and the craft have all been booked again for next year—in case we want them !

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CRICKET RESULTS School v. Sutton Valence C.C.

School v. Band of Brothers

Played on the Sutton Valence War Memorial Playing Fields on Saturday, May 10. Won by 42 runs. For, 66; against, 24.

Played on the Upper on Saturday, May 24. Lost by 182 runs. For, 53; against, 235-8 dec.

SCHOOL D. S. Prentice, b Spice E. M. Hollingsworth, b Spice P. R. Anderson, c Richards, b Spice J. H. Thyne, b Spice B. D. Hough, b Wass T. J. Aisher, st Angus, b Bates C. R. G. Cullen, c Gower, b Spice M. F. Beaman, b Spice I. G. Cottle, not out D. B. Fermor, b Spice E. D. G. Bunker, b Spice Extras Total

9 3 24 1 9 9 4 3 2 0 0 2 66

Sutton Bowling : Bates, 6-1-21-1 ; Wass, 13-3-29-1 ; Spice, 11-4-15-8.

SUTTON VALENCE Pearson, 0; Richards, 4 ; Gower, 2; MacIlwaine, 16 ; Angus, 0; Ewins, 2; Bates, 0; Spice, 0; Barnwell, 0; Bray, 0; Wass, 0* ; Extras, 0; Total, 24. Not out.

School Bowling : Cullen, 6 0 19-3 ; Hough, 6-2-5-7.

SCHOOL E. M. Hollingsworth, b Smallwood G. N. Clapp, lbw Grace P. R. Anderson, c Grace, b Smallwood J. H. Thyne, lbw Grace D S. Prentice, b Haydock-Wilson B. D. Hough, b Haydock-Wilson T. J. Aisher, b Haydock-Wilson M. F. Beaman, c Valentine, b Haydock-Wilson I. J. Lockhart, c Wheeler, b Haydock-Wilson I. G. Cottle, b Leschallas D. B. Fermor, not out Extras

0 2 2

8 20 8 0 8 1 2 2 — 53 Total — Band of Brothers Bowling : Smallwood, 5-9-19-2; Grace, 4-3-7-2 ; Leschallas, 5-0-16-1 ; HaydockWilson, 4-1-9-5.

BAND OF BROTHERS Morgan, 12; Newson, 24; Grace, 43; Woodhouse, 42; Valentine, 61 ; Packham, 17; Haydock-Wilson, 8; Leschallas, 25* ; Tuff, 2 ; Wheeler, 3* ; Extras, 5; Total, 235 (for 8 wkts. dec.). *Not out.

Smallwood did not bat.

School Bowling : Hough, 26-4-72-3 ; Aisher, 17-556-2 ; Fermor, 9-0-39-0; Cottle, 5-1-26-1 ; Anderson, 5 0 32 2.

School v. St. Lawrence College School v. East Sutton C.C.

Played on the Upper on Saturday, May 17. Won by 9 wickets. For, 119-1 ; against, 118.

SCHOOL E. M. Hollingsworth, b Woodcock G. N. Clapp, not out P. It. Anderson, not out Extras Total (for 1 wkt.)

12 33 60 14 119

J. H. Thyne, T. J. Aisher, B. D. Hough, M. F. Beaman, I. J. Lockhart, C. R. G. Cullen, I. G. Cottle, D. B. Fermor did not bat.

East Sutton Bowling : J. Taylor, 6-2-12-0; R. Taylor, 8-0-26-0 ; Woodcock, 9-1-42-1 ; Hardes, 4-1-8-0 ; Spice, 6-0-14-0; Harvey, 2 1 3 0.

EAST SUTTON Hardes, 33; Gayton, 11; Woodcock, 39; R. Taylor, ; Harvey, 10; J. Taylor, 1; Pearson, 1 ; Baker, 3; Chantler, 1 ; Spice, 5* ; Furlong, 2; Extras, 3; Total, 118. *Not out.

School Bowling : Cullen, 4-0-24-0; Hough, 15.5-817-4 ; Aisher, 9-2-21-1; Ferrnor, 15-1-53-5.

Played on the Upper on Tuesday, May 27. Lost by 57 runs. For, 76; against, 133.

SCHOOL 4 25 9 14 3 7 4 0 1 0 0 9 — 76 Total — St. Lawrence Bowling : Crouch, 12-6-16-5; Clark, 10 4 19-2 ; Tembe, 3 0 13 0 ; Paddle, 2-0-4-0; Joyce, 6.5-0-15-2.

ST. LAWRENCE Tembe, 8 ; Veasey, 12; Woolveridge, 19; Prefect, 20; Kenyon, 23; Henry, 0; Paddle, 24; Millac, 0; Crouch, 16; Joyce, 0; Clark, 0* ; Extras, 11 ; Total, 133. *Not out.

School Bowling : Hough, 17.1-6-32-5 ; Aisher, 15-4-46-2; Ferrnor, 4-0-24-2; Anderson, 5 1 20 1.

E. M. Hollingsworth, lbw Clark G. N. Clapp, lbw Joyce P. R. Anderson, b Clark J. IL. Thyne, run out D. S. Prentice, c Kenyon, b Crouch B. D. Hough, b Crouch T. J. Aisher, not out I. J. Lockhart, b Crouch M. F. Beaman, lbw Crouch 1. G. Cottle, hit wkt, b Crouch D. B. Fermor, c Veasey, b Joyce Extras

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School v. The Mote C.C. " A "

Played on the Upper on Saturday, May 31. Lost by 2 wickets. For, 122; against, 123-8.

Played on the Upper on Saturday, June 7. Lost by 6 wickets. For, 62; against, 127-6.

SCHOOL D. S. Prentice, hit wkt, b Edwards G. N. Clapp, st Barren, b Edwards P. R. Anderson, c Barre11, b Edwards J. H. Thyne, c and b Webster E. M. Hollingsworth, not out B. G. Keeble, lbw Tomson B. D. Hough, b Tomson T. J. Aisher, c D. N. Harris, b Tomson I. J. Lockhart, b Edwards D. B. Fermor, b Edwards C. J. Rayner, b Webster Extras

SCHOOL D. S. Prentice, b Cremer G. N. Clapp, lbw King P. R. Anderson, b Hall J. H. Thyne, st Walters, b Cremer E. H. Hollingsworth, c Sanders, b Cremer B. G. Keeble, not out B. D. Hough, lbw Hall T. J. Aisher, b Hall I. J. Lockhart, b Hall D. B. Fermor, c Johnson, b Cobb C. J. Rayner, b Gulland Extras

18 7 42 0 29 0 1 0 18 0 0 7 — 122 Total — Cranbrook Bowling : Penfold, 15-4-30-0; Tornson, 20-8-24-3; Webster, 12-3-25-2; Edwards, 12-2-36-5.

CRANBROOK Penfold, 12; Tomson, 1; Keefe, 12; Edwards, 15; Webster, 14; MacKenzie, 32; T. F. Harris, 23; Oakley, 11*; Childs, 0; Extras, 3; Total, 123 (for 8 wkts.). * Not out.

D. N. Harris and Barren did not bat.

School Bowling : Hough, 15-7-25-1 ; Aisher, 16-4-45-2; Anderson, 11-3-23-2; Fermor, 10-1-27-2.

School v. The Staff

Played on the Upper on Monday, June 2. Won by 58 runs. For, 183-7 dec. ; against, 125.

SCHOOL D. S. Prentice, at Bennallack-Rart, b MacIlwaine..

G. N. Clapp, c Cox, b Macllwaine P. It. Anderson, lbw MacIlwaine J. R. Thyne, b MacIlwaine E. H. Hollingsworth, c Graham-Smith, b Harvey B. D. Hough, st Bennallack-Hart, b MacIlwaine I. J. Lockhart, b MacIlwaine B. G. Keeble, not out T. J. Aisher, not out Extras

82 39 4 6 7 26 2 7

1 9

— Total (for 7 wkts. dec.)... 183 D. B. Fermor and C. J. Rayner did not bat.

Staff Bowling : J. H. Cox 11-1-32-0; W. B. P. Aspinall, 7-6-4-0; L. N. Harvey, ' 19-5--41-1; D. A. Simmons, 4-0-13-0; E. E. Bailey, 2-1-1-0; R. A. Graham-Smith, 3-0-18-0; W. Hodges, 4-0-29-0; J. A. L. Sergison, 4-0-10-0; P. S. W. McIlwaine, 8-0-26-6.

STAFF L. N. Harvey, 32; D. A. Simmons, 8; R. A. GrahamSmith, 15; J. E. C. Nicholl, 1 ; J. H. Cox, 11; P. S. W. MaCIlwaine, 10; W. B. P. Aspinall, 27; N. J. BennallackHart, ; J. A. L. Sergison, 11; E. E. Bailey, 0; W. Hodges, 1*; Extras, 3; Total, 125. • Not out.

School Bowling : Hough, 16-7-32-3; Aisher, 12-243-2 ; Fermor, 10-0-31-1; Anderson, 6-0-17-4.

Total

7 1 12 10 0 21 0 0 0 1 6 4 62

Mote Bowling : King, 8-1-14-1; Cremer, 9-5-14-3; Hall, 4-2-3-4; Cobb, 7-4-4-1; Johnson, 3-0-13-0; Unhand, 1.5-0-9-1.

THE MOTE Johnson, 64*; Charlton, 0; Gulland, 0; Sanders, 0; Walters, 1 ; Hawkins, 44; Beaman, 5; Hall, 6* ; Extras, 7; Total, 127 (for 6 wkts.). * Not out.

King, Cremer and Cobb did not bat.

School Bowling : Hough, 7-1-23-3; Aisher, 6-2-13-1; Fermor, 6-1-37-2; Anderson, 6-1-47-0.

School v. St. Edmund's School, Canterbury

Played at Canterbury on Thursday, June 12. Lost by 54 rim. For, 103; against, 157.

SCHOOL D. S. Prentice, c Wiley, b Comyns G. N. Clapp, b Comyns P. R. Anderson, b Comyns J. H. Thyne, c Hopper, b Dunn E. M. Hollingsworth, c Perkins, b Pettit B. G. Keeble, c Willey, b Dunn B. D. Hough, lbw Heanly I. J. Lockhart, b Heanly T. J. Maher, b Dunn D. B. Fermor, not out C. J. Rayner, c Hopper, b Ideanly Extras Total

14 6 4 9 12 23 17

e.

1 4 0 7 — 103 —

St. Edmund's Bowling : Pettit, 10 5 15 1 ; Comyns, 13-3-28-3; Dunn, 19-11-14-3; Heanly, 7.2-0-39-3.

ST. EDMUND'S Heanly, 14; Willey, 14; Hopper, 14; Comyns, 59; Perkins, 8; Davies, 9; Trevett, 19; Mitchell, 3; Dunn, 0; Sanders, 6* ; Pettit, 6; Extras, 5; Total, 157.

• Not out.

School Bowling : Hough, 18.3-4-42-4; Aisher, 7-1-23-1; Fermor, 19-1-63-3 ; Anderson, 8-1-24-1.

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School v. Jesus College, Cambridge

School v. Dover College

Played on the Upper on Tuesday, June 17. Lost by 8 wickets. For, 69; against, 210-9.

Played on the Upper on Thursday, June 26. Won by 4 wickets. For, 104-6; against, 102.

SCHOOL G. N. Clapp, lbw Barnes D. S. Prentice, b Wakely P. R. Anderson, c Slater, b Wakely J. II. Thyne, b Hodgson E. M. Hollingsworth, c Slater, b Hodgson B. G. Keeble, c Wakely, b Slater I. J. Lockhart, b Hodgson B. D. Hough, lbw Slater T. J. Aisher, c Barnes, b Slater D. B. Fermor, b Wakely C. J. Rayner, not out Extras

SCHOOL M. F. Beaman, lbw Mozley D. S. Prentice, c Heaton, b Woodman P. It. Anderson, lbw Mozley J. H. Thyne, c and b Bahamian E. M. Hollingsworth, b Bahamian B. G. Keeble, not out P. J. Hair, st Carter, b Bahamian B. D. Hough, not out Extras

3 6 5 4 3 3 10 8 15 0 0 12 — 69 Total — Jesus College Bowling : Barnes, 8-5-7-1; Wakely, 14.2-6-18-3; Hodgson, 8-3-11-3; Slater, 11-5-15-3; Hardwick, 2-0-5-0.

JESUS COLLEGE Marshall, 0; Ellis, 24; Hardwick, 63; Palmer, 10; Page, 34; Hodgson, 1 ; Slater, 38* ; Barnes, 7 ; Grindly, 11 ; Wakely, 5; Extras, 17 ; Total, 210 (for 9 wkts.). Not out.

Letts did not bat.

School Bowling : Hough, 18-2-64-3 ; Aisher, 8-132-2 ; Fermor, 9.4-0-57-3; Anderson, 2-0-12-1; Thyne, 3-0-14-0; Lockhart, 3-0-14-0.

1 0 35 17 0 17 22 1 11 — 104 Total (for 6 wkts.)

— T. J. Aisher, D. B. Fermor and C. J. Rayner did not bat.

Dover Bowling : Woodman, 13-3-25-1 ; Gerty, 3-2-5-0; Mozley, 18-8-25-2; Bahamian, 13-1-34-3.

DOVER Bairamian, 0; Gerty, 6; Fagan, 6; Ioussada, 30; Mozley, 2; Woodman, 0; Denne, 0; Carter, 0; Heaton, 11* ; Kearon, 0; Bullimore, 27; Extras, 20; Total, 102. *Not out.

School Bowling : Hough, 15-9-12-1 ; Aisher, 20-1414-4; Anderson, 7-2-13-2; Fermor, 16-3-38-3.

School v. Old Suttonians School v. Tonbridge School 2nd XI

Played at Tonbridge on Thursday, June 19. Won by 10 runs. For, 104; against, 94.

SCHOOL D. S. Prentice, b Richardson P. R. Anderson, c Cook, b Richardson J. H. Thyne, b Richardson E. M. Hollingsworth, b Clay B. G. Keeble, b Richardson P. J. Blair, c Clay, b Sinnott I. J. Lockhart, b Clay B. D. Hough, b Clay T. J. Aisher, st Cook, b Clay D. B. Fermor, b Richardson C. J. Rayner, not out Extras Total

4 1 0 9 12 23 2 29 13 0 2 9 104

Tonbridge Bowling : Sinnott, 12 3 26 1 ; Richardson, 14-2-27-5; Wallace, 7 2 12 0 ; Clay, 10-1-30-4.

TONBRIDGE Fleetwood, 23; Sinnott, 0; O'Dell, 5; Wallace, 12; Clapp, 0; Richardson, 10; Baggaley, 1 ; Nyren, 14; Clay, 18* ; Divan, 0; Cook, 2; Extras, 9; Total, 94. *Not out.

School Bowling : Hough, 15-5-44-6; Aisher, 13.2-424-3 ; Lockhart, 2-0-10-1; Anderson, 1-0-7-0.

Played on the Upper on Saturday, July 5. Match drawn. For, 141-9; against, 183-7 dec.

SCHOOL M. F. Beaman, lbw Fulljames D. S. Prentice, b Gray P. R. Anderson, lbw Gray J. H. Thyne, st Lindsey, b Fulljames E. M. Hollingsworth, run out B. G. Keeble, not out P. J. Mair, c Lindsey, b Tipples B. D. Hough, lbw Fulljames T. J. Aisher, c Lindsey, b Higgin D. B. Fermor, lbw Higgin Extras Total (for 9 wkts.)

1 21 3 1 3 51 2 17 26 3 13 — 141

C. J. Rayner did not bat.

0.S. Bowling : Ford, 8-3-8-0; Fulljames, 21-8-46-3; Gray, 14-5-23-2; Craven, 1 0 10-0 , Sheridan, 1-01-0 ; Tipples, 3-0-18-1 ; Cockerill, 3-0-12-0; Higgin, 3-0-9-2.

OLD SUTTONIANS J. A. Sheridan, 10; C. L. R. Hart, 27; K. C. Goodwin, 13; J. H. Gray, 16; E. A. Craven, 27; A. F. Tipples, 57* ; R. E. G. Fulljames, 5; P. K. Lindsey, 11; R. Cockerill, 1* ; Extras, 16 ; Total, 183 (for 7 wkts. dec.). Not out.

School Bowling : Rough, 25-8-46-4; Aisher, 12-425-1 ; Anderson, 8-0-32-1 ; Fermor, 15-4-64-1.

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SCHOOL

H. F. Beaman, b Kingston

8 0 10 39 17 27 0 0 13 7 4 4 — 129 Total — King's School Bowling : Waters, 11-5-16-0; Orr, 16-6--29--5; Kingston, 18.4-6-36-3; Mansbridge, 14-1-42-1; Farrow, 3-1-2-0.

KING'S SCHOOL Reader, 16; Newall, 6; Davis, 3; Kingston, 23; Davis, 22; Turner, 0; Bevan, 4; Orr, 0; Farrow, 25* ; Waters, 5; Mansbridge, 2; Extras, 0; Total, 106.

Not out.

School Bowling : Hough, 21.4-9-24-5; Aisher, 15-548-2 ; Fermor, 2-0-15-0; Anderson, 8-2-19-3.

D. S. Prentice, b Orr P. R. Anderson, c Reader, b Orr J. H. Thyne, c Bevan, is Orr E. M. Hollingsworth, run out B. G. Keeble, not out P. J. Mair, lbw Orr I. J. Lockhart, b Orr T. J. Aisher, c Turner, b Mansbridge B. D. Hough, lbw Kingston D. B. Fermor, hit wkt, b Kingston Extras

The House Match Played on the Upper on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, June 3, 4, and 5. St. Margaret's won by 3 wickets.

Westminster, 178, and 101; St. Margaret's, 183 and 100-7.

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AN XI D. S. Prentice, c and b Van Groenov H. F. Beaman, b Van Groenov P. R. Anderson, lbw Van Staay J. H. Thyne, b Bakker B. G. Keeble, a Spekking, b Bakker P. J. Hair, lbw Bakker P. N. Goddard, c and is Bakker B. D. Rough, c Naudin Ten-Cate, b Van Groenov T. J. Aisher, c P. Van Arkel, b Bosch D. B. Fermor, not out Extras Total

48 1 9 5 0 14 2 6 14 12 32 — 164

Haagsche Bowling: Van Groenov, 13-4-30-3; Van - Staay, 6-2-15-1; Bakker, 12-4-29-4; Naudin TenCate, 3.4-0-6-1 ; Madsen, 4-0-11-0; Bosch, 9-1-41-1.

HAAGSCHE Naudin Ten-Cate, 3; P. Van Arkel, 41; Spekking, 6; Patyn, 2; Jelgerhuis Swildens, 15; Van Groenov, 20; J. Van Arkel, 9; Xaclaen, 3; Bakker, 4; Bosch, 24; Van Staay, 29; Extras, 9; Total, 165 (for 9 wkts.). *Not out.

School Bowling : Goddard, 5-0-19-0; Hough.

12-5-28-0; Aisher, 12-3-25-2; Anderson, 21-8-40-4; Fermor, 20-5-49-3.

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1ST INNINGS

M. F. Beaman, b Cullen 15 33 b Bunker 15 P. N. Goddard, c Keeble, b Cullen o Fermor, b Smeed 3 P. R. Anderson, C Prentice, b Lockhart 17 lbw Fermor 94 c Clapp, b Fermor 0 T. J. Aisher, c Prentice, 22 b Fermor It. E. B. Craven, c b Bunker 19 0 Thyne, b Fermor B. D. Hough, is Bunker 10 b Smeed 6 J. R. Wood, c Locknot out 19 hart, b Bunker 6 run out 0 M. J. Bartlett, c 2 Prentice, b Fermor 0 E. J. Evans, b Fermor 0 c Cullen, b Fermor C. J. Rayner, not out 2 lbw Fermor 0 I. G. Cottle, b Lockhit wkt, b Fermor 0 hart 6 Extras 10 Extras Total

An XI v. Haagsche Cricket en Voetball Vereeniging Played on the Upper on Saturday, July 26. Lost by 1 wicket. For, 164; against, 165-9.

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St. Margaret's Bowling :— Bunker, 13-2-41-3; Smeed, 7-0-50-1 ; Fermor, 14-1-51-5 ; Cullen, 6-1-25-0; Lockhart, 4.1-1-8-1.

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Bunker, 18-7-27-1; Smeed, 12-5-18-1 ; Fermor, 13.5-2-25-4; Cullen, 9-2-19-2; Lockhart, 1-0-2-1.

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D. S. Prentice, c and b Aisher 5 19 is Hough G. N. Clapp, b Aisher 0 is Aisher 5 J. H. Thyne, b Aisher 20 lbw Aisher 0 E. M. Hollingsworth, b Hough 9 not out 59 B. G. Keeble, b Hough 6 lbw Aisher 5 35 not out I. J. Lockhart, 3 b Aisher C. R. G Cullen, c Rayner, is Hough.. 12 26 b Hough D. B. Fermor, run out 0 b Aisher 1 23 R. Smeed, b Hough.. 2 not out ,.

E. D. G. Bunker, b Aisher 37 } did not bat P. J. Stubblefield, b Aisher 0 5 Extras 11 Extras — Total 183 Total (for 7 wkts.).. 100 — Westminster Bowling :— Hough, 24-3-83-4; Aisher, 27.3-8-52-5 ; Anderson, 10-2-37-0;

Hough, 15.3-4-37-3; Aisher, 13_346 L 4; Anderson, 2-0-12-0.

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Cricket Retrospect Won 6, drawn 1, lost 6.

The side this year was a young one and did well to win six of the matches. Of the six games against schools, the three against Tonbridge 2nd XI, Dover College and King's School, Rochester, were won, and the match against Cranbrook was only narrowly lost by two wickets.

The side was a happy one and much credit must go to Anderson for his excellent quiet leadership. It is encouraging for the future, too, that several players are likely to be back for a year or so yet.

The batting, though good at times, was sometimes unreliable and the side too often " rabbited " unnecessarily.

However, as time went on and experience was gained, confidence increased and better scores were made. Keeble was the most consistent run-getter, but Anderson, Thyne, Hollingsworth, Prentice and Mair all did well at one time or another.

Hough was the mainstay of the bowling, always keeping a good length and varying his flight and speed intelligently. Aisher, medium paced left arm, Fermor, slow leg breaks, and Anderson were his chief supporters.

The fielding was keen and looked good, and the catches were mostly held, whether hard or easy. A special mention must be made of Lockhart's keenness and success in this part of the game.

The 2nd XI won two of their matches, drew three and lost four. They had an enjoyable season and were well led throughout by Wood.

For the Colts this was the best season for many years, with seven wins out of nine matches, the Cranbrook games being

the two losses and one of these by only five runs. There was much exhilarating cricket with several close finishes, the side going all out for a decision under Goddard's inspiring leadership and example. Especially memorable was the effort at Dover when 120 runs were made in a couple of minutes under the hour and 20 minutes available ; after a good start Britten was the chief and rapid run-getter.

Again there was the big stand by Goddard and Craven against St. Edmund's, and Gerty's 50 against King's, Canterbury.

There were other good individual performances, but all those who played are to be congratulated on the season's results.

The Junior Colts played seven games, of which four were won, two lost and one drawn. The team was ably captained

by Hickmott who, at the same time, was the best bat. Others deserving special mention are Nash and Harrison as bowlers, and Kemsley who showed promise with both bat and ball. Towards the end of the season Sheridan came into the team and proved a valuable asset.

The fieldina was keen throughout, and it would be bdifficult to single out any particular player for mention.

1st XI Averages BATTING No. of Times Highest Inns, not out score Runs Average Batsman 40.25 9 5 51* 161 B. G. Keeble 17.58 1 60* 211 13 P. R. Anderson 14.33 0 82 172 12 D. S. Prentice 142 12.91 1 29 12 B. D. Hough 0 12.25 4 23 P. J. Mair 2 90 10.00 26 11 T. J. Aisher 0 101 8.43 39 12 J. H. Thyne 1 09 8.25 29* E. M. Hollingsworth 13 0 46 5.11 9 18 I. J. Lockhart 2.33 6 0 8 14 K. F. Beaman 2.00 2 6* 16 10 1). B. Fernier *Not out.

BOWLING Overs Mdns. Runs Wkts. Average Bowler 49 8.94 438 216.1 72 B. D. Hough 14.53 247 17 61.0 10 P. R. Anderson 23 16.06 154.2 58 300 T. J. Aisher 22 20.36 11 448 115.4 1). B. Fermor

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v. Dover College 2nd XI

At East Sutton on Saturday, May 24. Won by 4 wkts. For, 57; Against, 42.

SCHOOL Lewis, 2; Vandersluys, 0; Cullen, 11.; Wall, 2; Wood, 6; Stair, 7; Booer, 12*; McIver, 4; Smeed, 4; Rayner, 0; Bunker, 0; Extras, 6; Total, 57. " Not out.

East Sutton, 42. Bunker, 0 for 8; Smeed, 3 for 7; Cullen, 5 for 13; Vanderaluys, 2 for 8.

At Dover on Thursday, June 26. Match drawn.

For, 149 for 5 dec. ; Against, 77 for 5.

SCHOOL Vandersluys, 19; Wall, 5; Wood, 22; Cottle, 11 ; 33*; McIver, 10; Wilkin, Smeed, 25* ; Extras, 24; Total (for 5 wkts. dec.), 149.

Jones, Gladders, Evans and Bunker did not bat.

Dover College, 77 for 5 wkts. Biggs, 35*, Bunker, 2 for 27; Smeed, 2 for 22; Jones, 0 for 10; Cottle, 1 for 18. * Not out.

v. St. Lawrence College 2nd X I

v. O.S. 2nd XI

At Ramsgate on Tuesday, May 27. Match drawn.

For, 116 for 8 dec. ; Against, 109 for 8.

SCHOOL Lewis, 10; Vandersluys, 0; Cullen, 7; Wall, 13; Wood, 11; Mair, 48; Booer, 14*; Smeed, 0; McIver, 4; Rayner, 0* ; Extras, 9; Total (for 8 wkts. dec.), 116. * Not out. Bunker did not bat.

St. Lawrence, 109 for 8. Wood, 25; Page, 27.

Bunker, 4 for 36; Smeed, 2 for 34; Wall, 0 for 9; Cullen, 2 for 18; Wood, 0 for 2.

On the Sutton Valence War Memorial Playing Field on Saturday, July 5. Lost by 35 runs. For, 111; Against, 146.

SCHOOL Clapp, 29; Wall, 0; Cullen, 0; Wilkin, 8; Wood, 0; McIver, 2; Booer, 2; Cottle, 0; Smeed, 39; Evans, 19* ; Bunker, 4; Extras, 13; Total, 111. • Not out.

Old Suttonians, 146. Gullard, 47; Ambrose, 41.

Bunker, 2 for 37; Smeed, 2 for 43; Cottle, 4 for 22; Cullen, 2 for 30.

v. East Sutton C.C. 2nd XI

v. Cranbrook School 2nd XI At Cranbrook on Saturday, May 31. Lost by 1 run.

For, 118; Against, 119.

SCHOOL Lewis, 1; Wall, 0; Cullen, 70 0 ; Beaman, 7; Wood, 4; Mair, 1; Cottle, 4; Booer, 11 ; Smeed, 11 ; McIver, 0; Bunker, 0; Extras, 9; Total, 118. * Not out, Cranbrook, 119. May, 82. Bunker, 2 for 26; Smeed, 4 for 34; Cullen, 2 for 8; Wall, 1 for 16; Wood, 0 for 9.

v. King's School, Rochester, 2nd XI On the Upper on Tuesday, July 8. Lost by 3 wkts.

For, 92; Against, 125 for 9.

SCHOOL Clapp, 4; Vandersluys, 1; Cullen, 8; Wilkin, 10; Wood, 3 ; McIver, 15; Boner, 27* ; Smeed, 0;• Cottle, 0; Evans, 11 ; Bunker, 7; Extras, 6; Total, 92.

King's School, 125 for 9 wkts. A. Bevan, 29 ; Carter, 29, Morris, 22*. Bunker, 1 for 25; Smeed, 1 for 35; Cullen, 2 for 32; Cottle, 3 for 24. * Not out.

v. King's School, Canterbury, 2nd XI

v. Headcorn C.C. 3rd XI

At Canterbury on Tuesday, June 17. Match drawn For, 114 for 6; Against, 170 for 5 dec.

SCHOOL Lewis, 0; Beaman, 18; Cullen, 2; Wall, 8; Wood, 17; Hair, 50*; Booer, 5; Smeed, 5*; Extras, 9; Total (for 6 wkts.) 114. Cottle, McIver and Bunker did not bat.

King's School, 170 for 5 wkts. dec. Marks, 40; Richardson, 85; Donald, 20*. Bunker, 0 for 44; Smeed, 4 for 37; Cottle, 0 for 25; Cullen, 0 for 36; Wood, 0 for 23. * Not out.

On the Upper on Saturday, July 12. Won by 100 runs. For, 158 for 4 dec.; Against, 58.

SCHOOL Clapp, 84*; Wall, 7; Cullen, 4; Wilkin, 33; Wood, 3; Booer, 20*; Extras, 7; Total (for 4 wkts. dec.), 158. * Not out.

Cottle, Evans, Smeed, Jones, Bunker and Vandersluys did not bat. (12-a-side.)

Headcorn, 58. Bunker, 1 for 14; Sneed, 3 for 4; Jones, 1 for 25; Cottle, 4 for 12; Wilkin, 1 for 0.

v. St. Edmund's School, Canterbury, 2nd XI

v. King's School, Canterbury, 2nd XI

On the Upper on Thursday, June 19. Won by 6 wkts.

For, 159 for 9; Against, 69.

SCHOOL Clapp, 11; Beaman, 9; Cullen,. 16; Lewis, 1; Wood, 38; Wall, 29; Smeed, 18; Champion, 1; Cottle, 6; McIver, 2* ; Bunker, 4* ; Extras, 24; Total (for 9 wkts.), 159. * Not out.

St. Edmund's, 69. Knowles, 25. Bunker, 4 for 33; Cullen, 4 for 34; Smeed, 1 for 1.

On the Upper on Tuesday, July 15. Lost by 6 wkts.

For, 95. Against, 106 for 4.

SCHOOL Clapp, 4; Lewis, 0; Cullen, 27; Wood, 17; Booer, 9 ; McIver, 3; Light, 2; Bunker, 4; Gladders, 2; Rayner, 6* ; Gartside, 1; Extras, 20; Total, 95.

King's School, 106 for 4. Bailey, 37; Harvey, 20*.

Bunker, 1 for 38; Cullen, 2 for 23; Clapp, 0 for 14; Gladders, 0 for 12; Wood, 1 for 17. *Not out.

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St. Lawrence College Colts

At Ramsgate on Tuesday, May 27. Won by 6 wkts.

For, 106 for 4. Against, 104 for 4 dec.

SCHOOL Keeble, 25; Croft, 0; Gerty, 33; Goddard, 0 ; Craven, 25* ; Aisher Hi, 7 ; Evershed, 0* ; Extras, 16 ; Total, 106 (for 4 wkts.). Grundy, Pearcy, Stubblefield fi and McNish did not bat. * Not out.

St. Lawrence, 104 for 6 dec. Walker, 55. Goddard, 1 for 17 ; McNish, 1 for 9 ; Stubblefield fi, 0 for 3 ; Grundy, 0 for 12 ; Gerty, 1 for 11 ; Craven, 0 for 11; Keeble, 0 for 9; Croft, 1 for 13 ; Aisher iii, 0 for 6.

v. King's School, Rochester, Colts At Rochester on Saturday, June 7. Won by 1 wkt.

For, 63. Against, 60.

SCHOOL Croft, 14; Goddard, 1 ; Gerty, 5; Craven, 5; Evershed, 4 ; Aisher Hi, 1 ; Lyle, 22; Wilcockson, 0; Grundy, 4; McNish, 1; Britton, 5* ; Extras, 1 ; Total, 63. *Not out.

King's School, 60. Goddard, 2 for 19; McNish, 3 for 12; Gerty, 0 for 12; Croft, 2 for 3; Craven, 1 for 7.

v. Sevenoaks School Colts XI At Sevenoaks on Tuesday, June 24. Won by 5 wkts.

For, 112 for 5. Against, 111 for 6 dec.

SCHOOL Craven, 0; Goddard, 54; Gerty, 15 ; Grundy, 3; Ellis, 3; Britton, 11* ; Croft, 12* Extras, 14 ; Total, 112 (for 5 wkts.). Green, Aisher, Pearcy and McNish did not bat.

Sevenoaks, 111 for 6 dec. Thorpe, 27*, Russel, 37*• Goddard, 2 for 36 ; Croft, 2 for 37 ; McNish, 1 for 5 ; Gerty, 0 for 13; Craven, 1 for 9 ; Grundy, 0 for 9. *Not out.

v. Dover College Colts XI At Dover on Thursday, June 26. Won by 3 wkts.

For, 128 for 7. Against, 127 for 9 dec.

SCHOOL Goddard, 33; Craven, 12; Gerty, 30; Grundy, 2; Britton, 34* ; Croft, 2 ; Green, 5 ; Ellis, 5 ; Andrews, 2*; Extras, 3 ; Total 128 (for 7 wkts.). *Not out.

Pearcy and Stubblefield ii did not bat.

Dover, 127 for 9 dec. Daniel, 20; Proctor, 38.

Goddard, 6 for 29; Croft, 1 for 50 ; Craven, 0 for 16; Stubblefield, 2 for 15.

v. Cranbrook School Colts v. Cranbrook School Colts XI On the Upper on Thursday, June 12. Lost by 5 runs.

For, 98. Against, 103.

SCHOOL Goddard, 1 ; Aisher, 4; Craven, 9; Croft, 1 ; Grundy, 8; Britton, 13 ; Lyle, 0 ; Green, 29 ; Ellis, 9 ; McNish, 8; Stubblefield, 0* ; Extras, 16; Total, 98. *Not out.

Cranbrook, 103. Townsend, 52. Goddard, 2 for 10; Stubblefield, 2 for 19 ; Croft, 4 for 23; Craven, 1 for 29; McNish, 0 for 13.

At Cranbrook on Tuesday, July 8. Lost by 80 runs.

For, 65. Against, 145.

SCHOOL Goddard, 0 ; Ellis, 0; Gerty, 0 ; Craven, 19 ; Grundy, 20; Britton, 9; Croft, 0; Andrews, 1 ; Wilcockson, 2 ; Pearcy, 5* ; McNish, 2; Extras, 7 ; Total, 65. *Not out.

Cranbrook, 145.

Wilkinson, 39; Todman, 38.

Goddard, 2 for 44 ; Croft, 3 for 31; McNish, 1 for 1 ; Craven, 1 for 38; Gerty, 2 for 14; Grundy, 0 for 8.

v. King's School, Canterbury, Colts XI v. King's School, Canterbury, Colts XI At Canterbury on Tuesday, June 17. Won by 10 runs. For, 55. Against, 45.

SCHOOL Craven, 9; Britton, 0; Goddard, 1; Gerty, 2; Ellis, 13 ; Green, 0; Croft, 4 ; Andrews, 0; Grundy, 22* ; Pearcy, 3; McNish, 0; Extras, 1; Total, 55. * Not out.

King's School, 45. Goddard, 0 for 8; Croft, 4 for 20; Craven, 5 for 10; McNish, 1 for 3.

On the Sutton Valence War Memorial Playing Fields on Tuesday, July 15. Won by 4 wkts. For, 92 for 6.

Against, 88.

SCHOOL Goddard, 7 ; Grundy, 4; Gerty, 53* ; Craven, 5 ; Ellis, 2 ; Britton, 4 ; Green, 2 ; Croft, 4* ; Extras, 11 ; Total, 92 (for 6 wkts.). *Not out. Aisher iii, Pearcy and McNish did not bat.

King's School, 88. Goddard, 2 for 20 ; Croft, 2 for 13; Gerty, 0 for 9; Craven, 4 for 12; Grundy, 2 for 21.

Under-14 XI Matches v. St. Edmund's School, Canterbury, Colts XI

v. King's School, Rochester, Under-I4 XI

On the Sutton Valence War Memorial Playing Field on Thursday, June 19. Won by 10 wkts. For, 159 for 6.

Against, 56.

SCHOOL Goddard, 56; Craven, 35; Gerty, 5; Ellis, 2; Grundy, 31* ; Britton, 1 ; Green, 12 ; Croft, 2* ; Extras, 15; Total, 159 (for 6 wkts.). Andrews, Pearcy and McNish did not bat. * Not out.

St. Edmund's, 56. Goddard, 0 for 7; Croft, 4 for 16; McNish, 2 for 5; Gerty, 0 for 9; Craven, 2 for 4.

At Rochester on Saturday, June 7. Won by 42 runs.

For, 137 for 7 dec. (Plewman, 36 ; Hickmott, 50* ; Perkins, 24). Against, 95 (Kemsley, 6 for 15). *Not out.

v. Merton Court School On the Upper on Tuesday, June 10. Match drawn.

For, 101 (Hickmott, 28*). Against, 23 for 6 (Kemsley, 4 for 6). *Not out.

THE SUTTONIAN v. Cranbrook School Junior Colts XI On the Upper on Thursday, June 12. Won by 7 wkts.

For, 100 (Kernsley, 20; Perkins, 25). Against, 38 (Kemsley, 3 for 10; Harrison ii, 1 for 2; Plewman, 3 for 10; Nash, 2 for 9).

v. King's School, Rochester, Under-I4 XI On the Upper on Saturday, June 12. Lost by 12 runs.

For, 73 (Ilickmott, 38). Against, 85 (Kemsley, 4 for 27; Nash, 3 for 4; Harrison ii, 3 for 37).

v. Yardley Court School On the Upper on Wednesday, June 25. Lost by 19 runs. For, 74 (Sheridan, 26). Against, 93 (Harrison, 2 for 28; Plewman, 3 for 30; Kemsley, 2 for 10; Nash, 3 for 17).

v. Cranbrook School Junior Colts At Cranbrook on Tuesday, July 8. Won by 7 wkts.

For, 89 for 4 (Hickmott, 27. ; Kemsley, 47). Against, 29 (Harrison, 2 for 10; Plewman, 1 for 11; Kemsley, 4 for 0 ; Nash, 2 for 2).

v. Merton Court School At Sidcup on Wednesday, July 16. Won by 17 runs.

For, 100 (Lake 33). Against, 83 (Harrison, 4 for 29; Kemsley, 5 for 26).

Athletics Retrospect There were hopes that this year we would be able to produce some exceptional results in the relay match against King's School, Rochester. But this was not to be. The high promise of Anderson in the furlong, Wall and Rayner in the Junior events, the St. Margaret's highjump team, and the general keenness in field events had given hopes for better things.

Yet the Rochester match never looked like going our way. After both the 4 x 100 yards events had been won by our opponents, we hoped that at least Aisher and Anderson would be able to pull something off in the longer distances.

But one event after another went against us and we even had the dismay of seeing our high jumpers (two Lockharts and Hobson) held to a tie in the most exciting finish.

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are to be congratulated as well as Wall and Griffin, who bore the brunt of the running events. Yet it was pathetically obvious that we must pay more attention to hurdling in future. We actually won the Junior event—on a disqualification when we were practically 100 yards behind !

In the School sports, I. J. Lockhart, this year's Captain, set an admirable example in winning both the open jumps and getting two second places. This was closely followed by P. R. Anderson, next year's Captain, whose very smooth running in all the shorter distances culminated in his School record in the 220 yards. T. J. Aisher excelled himself in the middle distance races, winning a fine race for the School mile after T. R. Hills had led almost the whole way.

J. G. L. Wall and C. J. Rayner had two magnificent races over 100 and 220 yards in Division B, running neck and neck all the way, and the judges must have longed for a photo-finish camera to help separate them. However, honours finished even as Wall won the 220 yards and Rayner the 100 yards.

Wall went on to win the quarter- and half-miles, and Rayner the long jump with a record jump of 17 ft. 101 in., and also the hurdles. We look forward to further battles between these two.

B. H. Lockhart high-jumped magnificently to raise the Division " B " record to 5 ft. 11 in.

In Division " C " P. A. Aisher ran pluckily to win the quarter- and half-miles after very close races, and Olsen showed all-round promise in winning all four events in the Under-12 division, as well as the steeplechase.

In the Inter-House relays, the St. Margaret's high jumpers set up a new record of 20 ft. 1 in., beating by half an

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inch the record which had stood since 1937, after some hair-raising moments, and P. R. Anderson broke the School record in the discus event with a beautiful throw of about 125 ft., while Westminster set up a new aggregate record of 407 ft. 5 in.

So the prospect for next year is extremely bright again. It is only to be hoped that we shall really be able to produce the results.

Tennis The standard of tennis this year has been at its highest ever. This is undoubtedly due to our coach, Mr. E. R. Major, who has been with us now for two seasons. This year we have entered a team for the Public Schools You11 Cup at Wimbledon on July 29. The tennis match results do not altogether justify what has previously been said, for tennis has to stand down to cricket.

Nevertheless, we have bad some very enjoyable matches, including a pleasant new match on Speech Day Saturday against a team of sisters led by Miss J. Sheridan.

We have had four school matches, of which three have been lost and one won.

The first was played away against St. Lawrence College. Lost by five matches to four matches.

Team : Playfair, Maberly, Pyne, Bartlett, Plommer, Crundwell.

Our next match was again played away, this time against Cranbrook on grass courts. Lost by five matches to four matches.

Team : Playfair, Maberly, Pyne, Budd, Bartlett, Plomrner.

We then had a return match on our courts on June 14 which we won by six matches to three matches.

Team : Playfair, Hough, Keeble, Thyne, Plommer, Pyne.

The last School match played away against Tonbridge " A " team was lost by six matches to three matches.

Team : Playfair, Maberly, Pyne, Plornmer, Bartlett, Budd.

There was also a match against Headcorn on July 19 on our courts. We won by seven matches to two matches.

Team : Playfair, Hough, Keeble, Maberly, Thyne, Pyne.

On July 17 Mr. MacIlwaine kindly organised a match between the Masters and the School. The School proved too good for the Staff, who were beaten, mainly through lack of practice. Result : the School won by seven matches to two matches.

Team : Playfair, Hough, Keeble, Maberly, Thyne, Pyne.

The inter-house tournament for the Bossom Cup on July 1 and 7 was won by St. Margaret's in heat-wave conditions.

[St. Margaret's names first] SINGLES: Playfair beat Rough, 6-3, 6-4.

Keeble beat Maberly, 9-7, 0-6, 6-1.

Thyne lost to Pyne, 4-6, 1-6.

Plornmer beat Bartlett, 3-6, 6-3, 6-3.

Cullen beat Anderson, 6-3, 6-4.

Budd lost to Craven, 3-6, 8-6, 4--6.

DOUBLES:

Playfair and Keeble beat Hough and Anderson, 4-6, 6-2, 7-5.

Thyne and Cullen lost to Maberly and Pyne, 3-6, 7-5, 4-6.

Plommer and Budd beat Bartlett and Craven, 7-5, 6-4

The team which represented the School in the Youll Cup at Wimbledon on July 29 was : R. D. Playfair, B. D. Hough, B. G. Keeble, M. A. Maberly ; Reserve, J. H. Thyne.

Result : Beat Denstone, 3-2. Lost to Tonbridge, 1-3.

The School Open Tournament was won by R. D. Playfair, 6-3, 6-3. In the semi-final Playfair beat B. G. Keeble 6-1, 7-5. B. D. Hough beat M. A. Maberly 2-6, 6-3, 6-2.

The Junior Tournament was won by RIE.r,B. Craven, who beat J. Bateman, 7-5, 6-1.

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We were glad to be able to entertain the Westminster Bank S.C. again, and equally glad to be able to record our first victory. The introduction of a number of short-distance races favoured our younger and faster swimmers. The match against the 0.5. was too one-sided to be really interesting. Because of the reluctance or inability of the O.S. to write letters, their hastily recruited side hardly represented the potential strength of 0.5. swimming. • Life Saving maintained its popularity, and great credit is due to P. E. Lines, who competently filled the new office of Chief Instructor. In the Inter-House Life Saving Competition, St. Margaret's established a lead of 11 points in Part I and in the Award of Merit Tests which constitute the second part the Westminster pair did well to even the scores.

More Water Polo has been played this term, and the game has been taken more seriously. The help and encouragement which we received from Mr. Bailey, the Olympics Trials member of the Westminster Bank side, was very valuable.

In the Inter-House Relays Westminster beat their nine-year-old record in the 50 yards Free Style Relay, and for the second year in succession set up a new

record in the Penguin. In the individual Open Events two records were broken and four previous best times were beaten in the other divisions. M. B. Toler won both the Open Free Style events, and in each case was closely followed by M. S. Everest, who proved a popular and successful Captain of Swimming. H. N. Dahlstrom was outstanding in the B Division. In addition to winning the Back Stroke and Open Diving, he won the Open 100 yards Breast Stroke, the B 50 yards Free Style, and the B and C 250 yards, all in record times. Westminster won the Challenge Cup and the Standards Cup convincingly, though St. Margaret's were handicapped by the absence through injury of I. J. Lockhart, who has been one of the outstanding swimmers of recent years.

The decision to revive the old Swimming Eight and award Swimming Colours is most welcome, and will serve as a further stimulus to keenness and enthusiasm.

Swimming Results The following were the results of the Swimming Sports held on July 18, 22 and 26 :— OPEN EVENTS 50 yds. FREE STYLE: 1, M. B. Toter; 2, M. S. Everest ; 3, J. R. Wood. Time, 30.5 secs.

50 yds. BACK STROKE: 1, J. H. Hawtin; 2, C. N. Armstrong ; 3, M. B. Toler. Time, 37.2 secs.

100 yds. FREE STYLE: 1, M. B. Toler ; 2, M. S. Everest ; 3, C. N. Armstrong. Time, 1 min. 11.2 secs.

100 yds. BREAST STROKE: 1, H. N. Dahlstrom; 2, C. N. Armstrong ; 3, P. W. Warland. Time, I min. 22.6 secs.

440 yds. FREE STYLE: 1, C. N. Armstrong ; 2, R. B. Aisher ; 3, M. B. Toler. Time, 7 mins.

23.3 secs.

DIVING: 1, H. N. Dahlstrom ; 2, NI. B. Toler ; 3, M. S. Everest.

LONG PLUNGE: 1, G. A. L. Hoad ; 2, F. G. Pyne ; 3, W. J. Goodchild. Distance, 44 ft.

DIVISION B EVENTS 50 yds. FREE STYLE: 1, H. N. Dahlstrom; 2, R. T. Blake ; 3, It. A. Light. Time, 29.6 secs.

25 yds. BACK STROKE: 1, H. N. Dahlstrom ; 2, R. T. Blake ; 3, B. H. Lockhart. Time, 17 secs.

50 yds. BREAST STROKE: 1, M. J. W. Duncan ;

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2, B. H. Lockhart ; 3, R. A. Griffin. Time, 39.9 secs.

100 yds. FREE STYLE: 1, R. T. Blake ; 2, R. A. Light ; 3, C. J. Rayner. Time, 1 min. 12.2 secs.

250 yds. FREE STYLE: 1, H. N. Dahlstrom; 2, R. A. Light ; 3, It. T. Blake. Time, 3 mins.

At the conclusion of the races the Penguin Trophy was presented by Miss Warren.

23.1 secs.

DIVISION C EVENTS 50 yds. FREE STYLE: 1, M. D. Grundy ; 2, J. P. Ward ; 3, A. F. Pearcy. Time, 32.4 secs. (Equals record.)

25 yds. BACKSTROKE: 1, M. D. Grundy ; 2, R. E. B. Craven ; 3, It. C. Britton. Time, 17.1 secs.

50 yds. BREAST STROKE: 1, R. C. Britton ; 2, D. A. Frost ; 3, It. E. B. Craven. Time, 40.8 secs.

JUNIOR DIVING: 1, J. P. Ward ; 2, It. G. White ; 3, R. E. B. Craven.

DIVISION D EVENTS 25 yds. FREE STYLE: 1, A. J. Perkins ; 2, J. It. Tyrrell ; 3, R. G. White. Time, 14.6 secs.

25 yds. BREAST STROKE: 1, A. J. Perkins,; 2, R. M. Jefferies ; 3, C. E. B. Ashton. Time, 20.4 secs.

25 yds. BACK STROKE: 1, J. R. Tyrrell ; 2, P. J. Hills ; 3, A. J. Perkins. Time, 21 secs.

TINDER-12i EVENTS 25 yds. FREE STYLE: 1, J. R. Starkey ; 2, A. M. Clifton ; 3, A. J. Olsen. Time, 18.8 secs.

25 yds. BREAST STROKE: 1, A. J. Olsen ; 2, E. G. Capon ; 3, G. D. Cottle. Time, 23.2 secs.

BEGINNERS' RACES (25 yds. Free Style) Under 14: 1, K. A. Crawford ; 2, H. A. H. Ayres ; 3, D. K. Robertson. Time, 21 secs.

Under 12k: 1, A. J. Olsen ; 2, J. A. Harrison ; 3, D. M. Haynes. Time, 22.6 sees.

(Records shown in heavy type.)

The Inter-House Challenge Cup was won by Westminster (554 points) ; St. Margaret's (253 points).

The Inter-House Standards Cup was won by Westminster (133 standards) ; St. Margaret's (112 standards).

At the conclusion of the Sports the Cups, Medals and Headmaster's Shillings for those who had passed out during the term were presented by Mrs. Thomson.

Inter-House Swimming Relays

The Inter-House Swimming Relays were held on July 24, and were won by Westminster by 4 events to 1. The Penguin Twenty-Men Race was also won

by Westminster. The results were as follows :4 x 50 yds. FREE STYLE won by Westminster in 2 mine. 3 secs.

LONG PLUNGE won by St. Margaret's with a distance of 173 ft. 6 ins.

4 X 100 yds. BREAST STROKE won by Westminster in 6 mins. 3.8 secs.

DIVING won by Westminster.

4 x 100 yds. FREE STYLE won by Westminster in 5 mins. 13 secs.

The PENGUIN RACE (20 x 25 yds.) was won by Westminster in 5 mins. 38.2 secs.

School v.Westminster Bank

Swum in the School Bath on June 21.

Won by 54 points to 40. The results were as follows :50 yds. FREE STYLE " A" : 1, Bailey (W.B.) ; 2, Blake (S.V.S.) ; 3, Carrol (W.B.) ; 4, Everest (S.V.S.). Time, 30.1 secs. " B " : 1, Toler (S.V.S.) ; 2, Upson (W.B.) ; 3, Sherwood (W.B.) ; 4, Wood (S.V.S.). Time, 31.2 secs.

25 yds. FREE STYLE " C " : 1, Hobson (S.V.S.) ; 2, Lines (S.V.S.) ; 3, Dow (W.B.) ; 4, Stowell (W.B.). Time, 14.1 secs.

"D" 1, Grundy (S.V.S.) ; 2, Light (S.V.S.) ; 3, Strangeman (W.B.) ; 4, Dovey (W.B.). Time, 14.3 secs.

LONG PLUNGE 1= Lines (S.V.S.) ; 1 = , Goodchild (S.V.S.); 3, Dow (W.B.) ; 4, Jameson (W.B.). Distance, 49 ft.

50 yds. BACK STROKE " A " : 1, Hearn (W.B.) ; 2, Hawtin (S.V.S.) ; 3, Armstrong (S.V.S.) ; 4, Sherwood (W.B.). Time, 37.4 secs.

25 yds. BACK STROKE " B " : 1, Blake (S.V.S.) ; 2, Dahlstrom (S.V.S.) ; 3, Lovelock (W.B.) ; 4, Jameson (W.B.). Time, 18.3 secs.

DIVING " A" : 1, Dow (W.B.) ; 2, Toler (S.V.S.) ; 3, Blake (S.V.S.) ; 4, Gladstone (W.B.).

B " : 1, Upson (W.B.) ; 2, Carroll (W.B.) ; 3, Everest (S.V.S.) ; 4, Hobson (S.V.S.).

100 yds. BREAST STROKE "A " : 1, Dahlstrom (S.V.S.) ; 2, Armstrong (S.V.S.) ; 3, Carroll (W.B.) ; 4, Jameson (W.B.).

Time, 1 mm. 23 secs.

50 yds. BREAST STROKE "B" 1, Anderson (S.V.S.) ; 2, Strangeman (W.B.) ; 3, Dow (W.B.) ; 4, Stubblefield (S.V.S.).

Time, 39 secs.

25 yds. BREAST STROKE " C " : 1, Bailey (W.B.) ; 2, Hobson (S.V.S.) ; 3, Everest (S.V.S.) ; 4, Baxter (W.B.). Time, 15.4 secs.

"D" 1, Hawtin (S.V.S.) ; 2, Crundwell (S.V.S.); 3, Gladstone (W.B.) ; 4, Lovelock (W.B.). Time, 17.8 secs.

100 yds. FREE STYLE " A " : 1, Hearn (W.B.) ; 2, Bailey (W.B.); 3, Toler (S.V.S.); 4, Aisher I (S.V.S.). Time, 1 mm. 10.7 secs.

MEDLEY TEAM RACE (6 x 25 yds.-2 Back Stroke, 2 Breast Stroke, 2 Free Style) Won by Westminster Bank in 1 min. 38.2 secs.

ALL AVAILABLE MEN RELAY RACE (12 x 25 yds.)

Won by Sutton Valence School in 3 mins. 12.4 secs.

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BRONZE MEDALLION (WITH INTERMEDIATE CERTIFICATE) : J. S. Andrews, X. D. J. Barrow, It. C. Britton,

Swum in the School Bath on July 5.

Won by 72 points to 24. The results were as follows :50 yds. FREE STYLE

L. W. Burrell, It. T. S. Harris, I. It. McNish, A. F. Pearcy, C. S. Powell, M. E. C. Rayner, R. C. H. Sheridan.

P. It. Smyth, A. T. Stimpson, D. W. Waite, B. J, Woodruff, M. J. W. Duncan, E. M. I. Moir.

" A " : 1, Toler (S.V.S.) ; 2, Everest (S.V.S.) ; 3, Dixon (0.S.) ; 4, Stroud (0.S.). Time, 30 secs. " B " : 1, Blake (S.V.S.) ; 2, Wood (S.V.S.) ; 3, Ackroyd (0.8.) ; 4, Newell (0.8.). Time, 32.3 secs.

LONG PLUNGE 1, Lines (ELVIS.) ; 2, Goodchild (S.V.S.) ; 3, Jones (0.8.) ; 4, Ackroyd (0.8.). Distance, 48 ft. 9 ins.

25 yds. BACK STROKE " B " : 1, Hawtin (S.V.S.) ; 2, Armstrong (S.V.S.) ; 3, James (0.8.) ; 4, Jelpk6 (0.8.). Time, 16.6 secs, DIVING " A " : 1, Dixon (0.8.) ; 2, Toler (S.V.S.); 3, Jones (0.8.) ; 4, Blake (S.V.S.). " B " : 1, Hobson (S.V.S.) ; 2, Everest (S.V.S.) ; 3, Lonsdale (0.8.) ; 4, Gibson (0.5.).

100 yds. BREAST STROKE " A " : 1, Dahlstrom (S.V.S.) ; 2, Armstrong (S.V.S.) ; 3, Hardwick (0.8.) ; 4, Morrish (0.S.).

Time, 1 min. 23 secs.

50 yds. BREAST STROKE " B": 1, Hobson (8.V.S.) ; 2, Everest (S.V.S.) ; 3, Bartlett (0.8.) ; 4, Overy (0.8.). Time, 38.5 secs.

25 yds. BREAST STROKE " C " : 1, Hawtin (S.V.S.) ; 2, Hardwick (0.S.); 3, Stubblefield i (S.V.S.) ; 4, Kay (0.S.). Time, 18.4 secs.

100 yds. FREE STYLE " A " : 1, Toler (S.V.S.) ; 2, James (0.S.) ; 3, Aisher I (8.V.S.) Stevens (0.S.), unfinished.

Time, 1 min. 11 secs.

MEDLEY RELAY (6 1C 25 yds.)

Won by the School in 1 min. 38.5 secs.

Royal Life Saving Society The following were successful in the examinations held in July :INTERMEDIATE CERTIFICATE: C. H. P. Ashby, C. E. Ashton, C. Boys, R. M. Cooper, J. A. Dungay, P. J. Hills, D. A. Ffoulkes-Jones, S. Jeffery, P. M. Jefferies, C. M. Kempson, A. J. Longden, P. Neste, A. J. Perkins, J. It. Starkey.

SCHOLAR- INSTRUCTOR'S CERTIFICATE: R. M. Biggs, W. J. Goodchild, E. D. Harrison.

BRONZE MEDALLION: W. D. Bailey, D. A. Frost, J. It. Hedges, J. J. E. Keeley, C. E. Slater, J. P. Verral, J. P. Ward.

H. N. INSTRUCTOR'S CERTIFICATE: R.L.S.S. Dahlstrom, M. J. W. Duncan.

BAR TO BRONZE MEDALLION : 1st Bar : R. M. Batten, R. M. Biggs, D. A. Collet, I. M. Gladders, E. D. Harrison, P. Latham, C. J. Rayner.

2nd Bar : W. J. Goodchild, P. J. Stubblefield.

BRONZE CROSS: R. M. Batten, D. A. Collet, M. J. W. Duncan, I. M. Gladders, E. D. Harrison, P. Latham, E. M. I. Moir, C. J. Rayner.

AWARD OF MERIT: H. N. Dahlstrom, W. J. Goodchild, R. E. Osborn, J. R. Wood.

BAR TO AWARD OF MERIT : 1st Bar : C. N. Armstrong, P. E. Lines, P. J. Stubblefield.

2nd Bar : It. B. Aisher.

Inter-House Life Saving Competition The Cup for the Inter-House Life

Saving Competition, held in conjunction with the Royal Life Saving Society Examinations, was retained by St. Margaret's after a tie.

The results were as follows :PART 1 (Bar to Bronze Examination) :ST. MARGARET'S: P. J. Stubblefield, 43; I. M. Gladders, 42; W. J. Goodchild, 38; R. M. Biggs, 85; Total, 158 points.

WESTMINSTER: D. A. Collet, 38; P. Latham, 38; M. J. W. Duncan, 37; C. J. Rayner, 84; Total, 147 points.

PART 2 (Award of Merit Examination) :Sr. MARGARET'S: C. N. Armstrong, 88; R. E. Osborn, 75; Total, 163 points.

WESTMINSTER: H. N. Dahlstrom, 89; P. E. Lines, 85; Total, 174 points.

RESULT. -A tie : St. Margaret's, 321 points ; Westminster, 321 points.

Shooting E can record with some pride a satisfactory season both on the Open and Miniature Ranges. In the Easter Term, as foreshadowed rather tentatively in the last number, we did retain the "Country Life" Class " B " Cup for the third year in succession, with the scores claimed and recorded in the Lent Term magazine.

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303, and our hopes for the open-range season were rather dubious, as may he gathered from these notes a year ago. We started the season with only two old Colours, Hills and Prentice, who were faced with moulding a team consisting largely of young tyros and the somewhat demoralising realisation that their best work could not produce a high performance during the current season and that they were merely preparing the ground for a subsequent generation.

As it turned out, the young tyros showed during the Easter Holiday Practice Camp a remarkably high scoring potential. Then, as the term advanced, their performance and morale lowered, as with beginners in almost every sport, after the first beginners' luck. The Middlesex Meeting was disappointing, as the VIII at that stage of their training were capable of another thirty points. The Sussex Meeting, again, though it won us the Cox Cup, did not show the VIII up to their best. It became obvious that many of the team were by now gun-shy and lacking in that carefree confidence that returns the " possible " and the odd thirty-four. Unfortunately we did not obtain the range allocations for practice which might have made all the difference ; in fact we had but two practice range allocations, and those only at that disgraceful range at Shoreham, over the whole of the season. Yet, with this largely inexperienced team, the Ashburton VIII achieved in the end but one point less than the School's previous best ; and for that the credit must go to T. R. Hills, whose sagacious captaincy on the firing point could not have lost the team a single point (although one of his challenges cost the Commanding Officer half-a-crown) and whose management of the team behind the firing point was both discreet and encouraging. As a result we have the satisfaction of having achieved an unexpectedly successful season, and every prospect of improving our performance next year.

SCORES :LONDON AND MIDDLESEX RIFLE ASSOCIATION MEETING, BISLEY, MAY 17 :— ..

Sjt. T. R. Hills Cpl. D. S. Prentice ..

Cdt. R. T. Blake ..

Cdt. M. A. Maherly Cdt. J. G. L. Wall ..

L/Cpl. J. L. Melvin Cdt. C. P. P. Wiggins ..

Sjt. J. R. Wood Total Cadet Pair : Cdt. A. H. W. Jones Cdt. P. J. T. Herbert Total ..

60 64 63 54 48 58 54 56 — 457 (VIII placed 9th against the Winners' Total of 487).

61 58 119 (Placed 2nd against Winners' Total of 123).

Ninth Man : L/Cpl. D. M. Traherne 62 (Winner).

MATCH v. KENT COUNTY, SHEERNESS, MAY 18 :— Traherne 66; Prentice 65; Hills 63; Melvin 62; Lockhart 61; Jones 60; Blake, Maberly 59.

(Total 495 against Kent's 518).

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23 :—

56 62 56 62 56 60 56 58 — 466 (VIII placed 4th).

..

Sjt. T. R. Hills Cpl. D. S. Prentice ..

Cdt. R. T. Blake ..

L/Cpl. D. M. Traherne Cdt. M. A. Maberly L/Cpl. J. L. Melvin ..

Sjt. J. R. Wood Cdt. A. H. W. Jones Total

58 55 — 113 (Third). =— 62 (Second).

Cadet Pair : Cdt. J. G. L. Wall ..

Cdt. P. J. T. Herbert Total ..

Ninth Man : Cdt. B. H. Lockhart 25: THE WARDE " CUP " COMPETITION :— Capt. F. T. W. Blatchley-Hennah, R.A. 61 ..

Sjt. T. R. Hills 61 Cpl. D. S. Prentice ..

60 Cdt. R. T. Blake ..

64 L/Cpl. D. M. Traherne 61 L/Cpl. J. L. Melvin — 371 (Team placed 5th against Winners' Total of 384).

Total ..

KENT OPEN MEETING, MAY

SUSSEX COUNTY RIFLE ASSOCIATION PUBLIC SCHOOLS' MEETING, BISLEY, JUNE

..

Sit. T. R. Hills Cpl. D. S. Prentice ..

Cdt. R. T. Blake ..

L/Cpl. D. M. Traherne Cdt. M. A. Maberly L/Cpl. J. L. Melvin Cdt. B. H. Lockhart Cdt. A. H. W. Jones Total

59 58 — 117 (Unplaced, Winners 129).

Cadet Pair : Cdt. P. J. T. Herbert ..

Cdt. C. E. Slater Total ..

THE HOUSE MATCH, BISLEY, JUNE

WESTMINSTER Cdt. C. P. P. Wiggins L/Cpl. J. L. Melvin ..

Cdt. M. A. Maberly ..

L/Cpl. D. M. Traherne

14 :—

58 59 60 66 58 58 54 61 — 474 (Winners of the "Cox Cup ").

15 :— ST. MARGARET'S HOUSE

HOUSE

..

Total ..

57 66 61 63 247

..

Sjt. T. R. Hills Cpl. D. S. Prentice .. ..

Cdt. R. T. Blake Cdt. A. H. W. Jones Total ..

(Westminster House won with the best score recorded to date in this Fixture.)

60 61 63 55 — 239

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7-10 :— GALE & POLDEN INDIVIDUAL COMPETITION: 5th Place, R. T. Blake (69).

ASHBURTON SHIELD COMPETITION :— 200 yds.

Total 500 yds.

Total Sjt. Hills, T. R. ..

5.5.5.5.4.5.4 33 4.5.5.5.5.5.5 34 Cdt. Blake, R. T. 4.4.5.4.5.3.5 30 5.5.5.5.5.5.5 35 L/Cpl. Melvin, J. L. 5.5.5.4.5.4.5 33 4.5.5.5.4.4.4 31 Cpl. Prentice, D. S. ..

5.4.4.4.4.5.5 31 4.4.4.5.5.5.4 31 Cdt. Moberly, M. A. ..

5.5.5.5.4.4.4 32 5.4.4.4.5.4.4 30 L/Cpl. Traherne, D. M. ..

5.3.4.5.4.4.3 28 5.4.5.5.4.4.5 32 Cdt. Wall, J. G. L. ..

3.4.4.4.5.4.5 29 4.5.5.5.5.3.3 30 Cdt. Lockhart, B. H. ..

5.4.5.4.5.4.4 31 5.3.3.4.5.4.4 28 — — Range Totals ..

247 251 =Aggregate 498 (placed 24th as against the Winners' 512, and 6th for the Cottesloe Vase).

Cadet Pair : 200 yds.

Total 500 yds.

Total Cdt. Slater, C. E. ..

4.3.5.5.5.5.5 32 4.4.3.3.5.4.4 27 Cdt. Jones, A. H. W. 5.5.4.5.4.2.4 29 4.3.4.3.4.5.2 25 Total 113. (Won with 131.)

Hills was unplaced in the Spencer-Mellish with a 32, but obtained 9th place in the Schools Hundred, and Blake's 65 found 48th place.

BISLEY IMPERIAL PRIZE MEETING, JULY

GALE & POLDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS' PISTOL CHAMPIONSHIP :— Out of over 1,000 entries, the School obtained the following places : 1st, Hills ; 2nd, Traherne ; 5th, Melvin ; 6th, Blake ; 7th, Wiggins ; 9th, Prentice. (This is the fifth time in six years in which the School has won this event.)

POSTAL MATCHES :— VIII CADET PAIR

Date May 24 May 28 June 8 8 „ 14 „ 21 July 4

Opponents

Points For Against

Ardingly 492 Dulwich 474 Glasgow Academy 479 K.C.S., Wimbledon 479 St. Paul's ..

479 The Leys 484 Hurstpierpoint 510 * Won on a Count-out for the

1st XV Rugger Fixtures Date October : Sat. 11 Wed. 22 Sat. 25 Wed. 29 November : Wed. 5 8 Sat. Wed. 12 Sat. 15 Wed. 19 Sat. 22 Wed. 26 Sat. 29 December : Wed. 3

Opponents

481 454 464 466 496 500 470 higher

1?esult

Points Result For Against

Won Won Won Won Lost Lost Won score at 500 yds.

115 120 114 114 117 128 116

107 102 102 114 107 122 94

Won Won Won Won* Won Won Won

O.S. Notes Venue

London Scottish " B" Dulwich College 2nd XV St. Lawrence College King's School, Rochester

Home Away Home Away

Cranbrook Maidstone Extra " A' House Match ..

King's School, Canterbury ..

Dover College Tonbridge Club Colts H.M.S. Worcester " Tonbridge 2nd XV ..

Away Home

Cranbrook

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The note re J. H. Wheatley (1901) in the last SUTTONIAN should have read : "G. L. Wheatley (1901), address : 2775 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver, 8, B.C., Canada." J. F. Wheatley (1901), who lives in Regina, Canada, is in England for the summer.

The Address at the Service of Youth in Canterbury Cathedral on Sunday, May 25, 1952, was given by the School

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Chaplain, the Rev. J. E. C. Nicholl, M.C., M.A.

as Instructor at an Agricultural Settlement run by the C.M.S.

B. S. H. Grant (1903) recently retired from the Presidency of the Royal Philatelic Society.

J. E. Sawtell (1942) got a 2nd Class Honours Degree (B.Sc.) at Birmingham University. He was playing rugger for the University XV in the South of France at Easter.

H. T. Skinner (1925) has recently been appointed Director of the National Arboretum in Washington.

Major F. W. L. Carslaw, R.A. (1930), is in the Middle East, address : 73 H.A.A. Regt., R.A., - M.E.L.F. 15.

Lt.-Colonel P. F. Claxton, 0.B.E., R.A.S.C. (1933), after attending a course at the Joint Services Staff College, is now on the Continent : address : A (OPS), H.Q., B.A.O.R. 1.

Lieut.-Commander (D.) H. D. B. Chambers, R.N.V.R. (1935), is in H.M.S. President. He recently received the Officers Long Service Medal.

H. B. Griffiths (1937), whose address is 191 Stafford Street, Penrith, N.S.W., is working in Sydney as N.S.W. Manager for Hutchinsons, the London publishers.

He is responsible for the whole of N.S.W., and his job takes him all over the State.

P. Collenette's (1940) address is c/o Geological Section, Jesselton, N. Borneo.

A. A. Richardson (1941) is film editor and librarian for the B.B.C. Television Service.

M. Frere-Smith (1941) passed out in the First Class from the Royal College of Art in Sculpture and won the Minor Travel School. After two months in Rome he is going to Stoke-on-Trent as Instructor in sculpture at the Art School.

R. Frere-Smith (1942) is going to Nigeria as an Instructor at Awkwa Training College for Natives, and later to Assaba

G. H. Haggis (1942), who is doing research work at the Middlesex Hospital, obtained his Ph.D. this year.

I. Haggis (1946) is now M.R.C.V.S. P. S. Gill (1942) is now a Chartered Accountant.

Flt.-Lt. C. H. Sloan (1944), now with R.A.F. Chevenor, nr. Barnstaple, Devon, received a Queen's Commendation in the Birthday Honours List.

L. Christian (1945) passed his finals at Faraday House last December and is now attending a Graduate Training Course with the South Western Electricity Board in Somerset.

B. R. Stapley (1945) is at the Royal Academy of Music and has taken his L.T.C.L. J. B. Willis (1946) is studying Theoretical Physics at University College, London, and has taken his Part I finals.

The following degrees were obtained at Cambridge this summer : C. N. Fr reSmith (1945) Law Tripos, Pt. II, Class III. R. A. Nation (1947) Mod. Lang., Pt. II, Class II, Div. 2. D. J. Newell (1948) Maths. Tripos, Pt. II, Senior Optime.

K. M. Bell (1948) is tea-planting in Nyasaland.

Address : Luteri, Tea Estates, Luteri P.O., Mlanji, Nyasaland, British Central Africa.

J. H. Gardner (1948) is studying Quantity Surveying at the College of

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Estate Management and the Regent Street Polytechnic. He passed the First Examination of the I.C.S. in 1950 and the Intermediate this year. He has completed his term as articled pupil with Messrs. E. C. Harris & Partners, Bedford Sq., W.C.1, and has been taken on the staff.

N. R. Pearless (1949) is now articled to a solicitor. He was in Egypt last winter, where his troop saw some action at Tel-el-Kebir.

F. W. P. Bentley (1950) was subaltern of his battalion at the Trooping the Colour ceremony at Nairobi which marked the Jubilee of the King's African Rifles and the change of Governors in Kenya. While in Nairobi he met G. T. Davies (1923).

He returns to England in September to go up to Oxford.

2nd Lieut. J. D. Bidmead (1950) took the Passing-Out Parade as Senior UnderOfficer at Buller Barracks on June 27, and received the Baton of Honour as the best Cadet. He has since been posted to the M.E.L.F. J. Robbins (1950), whose address is Tent 1, C. Coy., 2 Base Workshops, R.E.M.E., Tel-el-Kebir, M.E.L.F. 11, is engaged repairing teleprinters that are beyond local repair. He has developed into a fast bowler in Egypt., G. D. James (1948) is doing his National Service in Egypt. Address : 22418059 L/Bdr. James, G. D., B.H.Q., 186 Battery, 71 H.A.A. Regt., R.A., M.E.L.F. 15.

J. S. Fulljames (1951) is doing his National Service in Malaya. Address : 4081449 A. C. Fulljames, A.T.C., Block 216, c/o G.P.O. Penang, Butterworth, Malaya.

P/O. 0. G. D. Goldfinch (1951) is in Germany. Address : 300 Sigs. Unit, Officers Mess, R.A.F., Oldenburg, 2nd T.A.F., B.A.O.R. 25.

Births CARDEN.—On February 12, 1952, at Wasmes, Belgium, to the wife of D. E. Carden (1941), a son, LyndonNormie Henri.

CLAXTON.—On June 20, 1952, at Princess Mary's R.A.F. Hospital, Halton, to I6na, wife of Lt.-Colonel P. F. Claxton, 0.B.E., R.A.S.C. (1933), a daughter.

HIGGINS.—On May 19, 1952, in Sidcup to Joan, wife of John Higgins (1941), a son, Philip John, a brother for Anthea.

Marriages GILL-FELIX-BROWN.--On April 5, 1952, P. S. Gill (1942) to Ann, daughter of Mr. E. J. N. Felix-Brown and Mrs. Felix-Brown of Hendon.

GRIFFITHS-ROWLAND.— In August, 1950, in Sydney, H. B. Griffiths (1937) to Margaret Rowland, of Sydney, N.S.W. JAMES-LACK.—On June 7, 1952, at St. Mary the Virgin, Beddington, Alan Murray James (1943) to Janette Mary Lack, sister of J. P. Lack (1938).

SCOTT-WILSON-GRANT-IVES.--- On June 2, 1951, at Poradden, Northamptonshire, John B. Scott-Wilson (1946), to Elizabeth M. Grant-Ives.

Death CLEAVE. In April, 1952, as a result of a road accident, D. G. Cleave (1941).

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J. H. Richards During his twenty-six years at Sutton Valence, Mr. J. H. Richards has endeared himself to all who knew him.

Nearly every building in the School, and particularly the Chapel, will bear lasting evidence of his loving artistry in carved woodwork. All societies, clubs and many masters and their wives have to thank him for his help. That this is true is borne out by the fact that we were able to present him with a book containing some four hundred signatures and names, together with a cheque for 100 guineas and our best wishes for many happy years to him and Mrs. Richards.

E. A. CRAVEN. R. L. KAY.

The Kingdon Portrait The portrait is now hanging in the Hall, thus completing the portraits of Headmasters since the reopening of the School in 1864.

Over £18 was collected at the O.S. Dinner. Further contributions from R. E. Hardy, F. D. Thomas, A. Craven and H. T. Skinner brought the total to £43 3s. The cost of the painting and framing it was £42 10s. The balance was put to the J. H. Richards Retirement Fund.

O.S.A. and School Colours The School have now adopted the Rugger tie as a General Colours tie. The School Colours Blazer is blue with the School Crest for minor sports'; SVSRFC and SVSCC being added for Rugger And

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Cricket. O.S.A. lettering has been ordered for 0.S., who have a similar blue blazer. Supplies should be available in September and it is hoped that 0.S. will buy these in order to distinguish their blazers from the School Minor Colours blazers.

Messrs. G. H. King, Ltd., 3 Gabriels Hill, supply the following :— 0.8. colours

City tie, silk, 12s. 6d. ; Sports O.S. tie, flannel, 9s. 6d., silk 12s. 6d. ; Silk squares 32s. 6d. ; Cuff links £2 2s. ; Shields £1 6s. 6d. ; O.S. and School colours sweaters £2 8s. 3d. ; O.S. Cricket caps £1 is. ; 0.S. Cricket or blue blazers at about £9.

School colours

Long, double wool scarf at £2 8s. ; Colours silk square at £1 4s.

The School shop supplies : O.S. sports tie, rayon, 7s. 6d. ; City tie, rayon, 7s. 6d. ; School general colours tie, wool, 6s. 6d. ; Colours long, single thickness wool scarf £1 is.

The Old School cricket blazer may also be worn by 1st XI Colours. These and 1st XI cricket caps, as well as 2nd XI cricket blazers and caps can be supplied by Messrs. G. H. King, Ltd. (prices on application).

R. L. KAY.

Sutton Valence Village War Memorial Playing Fields The Village War Memorial Playing Fields were opened last holidays by Lord de Lisle and Dudley, V.C., Minister of State for Air. The chairman of the village parish council thanked the School and Old Suttonians for the great support they had given.

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Despite the dry summer, the field looks well. It has been used on several occasions by the School for Colts and 2nd XI matches.

The facilities provided on the field besides cricket are football (two pitches), children's playground and three hard tennis courts.

East Mailing Research Station Through the kindness of R. D. Wickham (1918), who is now a School Governor and has been for some years a Governor of the Research Station, R. L. Kay (1913) umpired on July 16 in the annual match between the farmers and the station staff, and N. J. Bennallack-Hart (master since 1950) played for the farmers. The latter made top score for the farmers and K. Goodwin (1949) made top score for the station. R. D. Wickham captained the Farmers' XI, for whom E. P. Day (1928) also played.

Kent County Agricultural Show R. D. Wickham won the Challenge Cup for winning most points in the Soft Fruit Section. His daughter presented a basket of cherries grown at Gate House Farm to the Duchess of Kent.

M. F. Beaman. The following were present or accepted invitations :— R. E. G. Fulljames, Chairman, H. D.

Haslewood, President, W. B. P. Aspinall, Headmaster, E. H. Hillersdon, Governor, Major A. S. Gurling, Clerk to the Governors, T. G. Booer, Head of the School, guests of the Association ; E. C. Allfree, S. G. Allnutt, A. L. Apthorp, R. K. Barr, E. V. Beaton, E. Belham, N. P. Bentley, C. C. Birch, F. T. W. Blatchley-Hennah, W. H. Blaxland, P. M. R. Booer, J. A. Bray, R. H. Bridgman-Evans, S. P. Briggs, F. P. Cheesman, F. F. Clark, R. Cooper, A. F. S. Cotton, A. Craven, E. P. Day, R. L. Day, E. G. Dixon, J. F. Dixon, P. Fairley, M. Frere-Smith, 0. R. Fulljames, J. R. C. Gannon, J. H. Gray, B. E. Hale, G. K. Hale, R. E. Hardy, A. L. Harman, A. W. Higgins, J. F. Higgins, N. M. Hills, E. D. Hobbs, P. Hobbs, D. G. Hodges, H. R. Holness, F. H. Hunt, A. M. James, M. H. B. Jones, T. R. K. Jones, I. F. Kay, R. L. Kay, A. B. Kemsley, K. W. King, J. L. Kirk, J. Lack, P. T. Lawman, R. Lillie°, W. K. Lillico, E. E. Long, J. B. Lonsdale, 1). J. G. Lorns, B. S. Masham, B. C. Masson, J. R. Matthews, W. L. Meade, W. S. Montgomerie, J. L. Morrish, P. S. Morrish, C. A. Neale, A. Neate, A. Niner, R. M. North, F. L. Nunn, D. Parker, J. B. Poole, R. 0. Porter, D. A. Potter, R. T. Reeves, T. Robinson, P. W. Roffey, R. L. Rowett, E. Russell, D. G. Scott, J. M. Scott-Wilson, F. A. Selby, J. A. Sheridan, C. H. Sloan, G. H. Small, E. P. Streatfield, D. J. Swift, P. H. Tacey, J. Taylor, W. G. Taylor, J. W. Thomson, A. V. Toler, A. A. Trimming, P. C. Turner, H. E. Ward, J. T. 0. Waters, J. Watkins, R. D. Wickham, F. R. Williamson, J. H. Wilsher, E. S. Windwood, B. R. Wohlgemuth, J. M. Wragge.

0.S. Golfing Society

The Summer meeting was held at Bearsted Golf Club on Sunday, June 15, O.S.A. Dinner 1952.

The 64th Annual General Meeting and This meeting marked an important Dinner were held at the Windsor Castle stage in the growth of the Society. We Hotel, S.W.1, on Wednesday, April 9, had with us our first President, Robert 1952. At the meeting it was reported Kay, who deftly steered us through our that the War Memorial Scholarship had lunch and port and set us off on our been awarded to R. C. H. Sheridan and second outing, at the same time conthe Bennett-Hunting Scholarship to founding some by the introduction of a

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mashie for use off the first tee and a cleek off the eighteenth. He fortunately restored the balance by the provision of a vast quantity of strawberries on the tea table and consequently the Secretary has received no complaints about the aforementioned clubs.

The other important item of the meeting was the Headmaster's presentation of a tankard to be played for each Spring or Summer meeting, whichever the case may be, under Stableford rules. The Head himself came along to see us set off on the afternoon round and was able to congratulate John Gulland on being the first winner of the Aspinall Tankard.

His score was two and a half points ahead of the runner-up, Jim Thomson.

The President's cleek was played for under Bogey rules and although fourteen turned out for this competition it would be fair to say that eighteen striking motions were made with both clubs.

Very subtle ! Jim Thomson won the cleek with a lead of one over John Gullard.

Many incidents could no doubt be recorded but the one for the magazine is surely Gerald Ambrose's 7s. 6d. shot, which, after rattling round outhouses, finally plunged through a kitchen window to reappear in the hands of a rather irate resident.

It was extremely pleasant to have the President's wife with us for this great occasion and also to see E. A. Craven, M. C. W. Thomas, A. C. C. Chapman, E. V. Beaton and L. Warren Duncan and son for their first outing under our flag.

Those present were : The President and Mrs. Kay, the Captain, the Headmaster, G. Ambrose, C. Chapman,

E. Craven, L. Duncan and son, E. Beaton, J. Gulland, P. Carlton, L. Apps, R.Martin,

M. Thomas, J. Thomson, A. Trimming and B. Reynolds.

Next meeting : Sunday, Sept. 21, 1952.

If you wish to receive notice of this meeting nearer the date apply to :— P. S. MORRISH, 1, Sefton Villas, Bridge, Canterbury, Kent.

Correspondence Bennett House, Sutton Valence.

May 29, 1952.

The Editor, The Suttonian.

Bisley, 1906

Sir,—You will doubtless be aware that the show-case in the Dining Hall has housed for a long time a miniature silver cup presented by the London Small Arms Company and won by the School at Bisley in 1906.

Unfortunately, the School Magazine account of the Summer Camp for nonuniformed cadets contains no reference to this competition, and the records of the N.R.A. do not contain details as to trophy and prize distributions at these camps until 1907. In this year, conditions for the competition (for which it appears these miniatures were awarded to the first three places) laid down teams of four, shooting under present-day Ashburton conditions, i.e., two sighters and seven to count at each 200 and 500 yards. But it does not necessarily follow that the same arrangements prevailed the year before.

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Perhaps one of the eighteen boys who attended this camp will see this and supply further information. It would be nice to know who composed the team on this occasion, what the score was, and who our competitors were.

Yours faithfully, F. T. W.

BLATCHLEY-HENNAH.

Sutton Valence School, Maidstone.

June 27, 1952.

The Editor, The Suttonian.

Old Suttonian Fixtures at School Sir,—We will be grateful if you can find space to publish this complaint regarding replies to invitations sent to 0.S. about Cricket, Swimming, Tennis and Football Fixtures at the School.

Despite appeals in the magazine and letters to as many O.S. as we can remember being keen on games, the turnout at these fixtures is depressingly small. Furthermore, replies to letters are often lacking and many of those who do reply do so extremely late, making arrangements difficult at this end.

As an example, we sent out in early June 130 letters inviting 0.S. to take part in this year's functions on July 5.

Now, one week before that date we have received replies from only 47 Old Boys.

We find this discourtesy on the part of the majority most discouraging and ask O.S. in the future at least to reply to our letters even if they cannot attend the fixtures.

The dates of the fixtures are constant and are as follows :— Rugby Football Third Saturday in December.

Rugby Fives The Sunday after Football.

The Saturday Swimming after the first Cricket Friday in July.

Tennis The Sunday after Cricket.

Finally, we would point out that any O.S. who wishes to play in any of the fixtures and who does not receive an invitation has the remedy in his own hands and ought to write to one of us at the School at least three or four weeks before any of the days mentioned above.

Thank you, Sir, Yours faithfully, R. L. N. P. E. A.

KAY, BENTLEY, CRAVEN.

Westminster House, Sutton Valence School.

July 12, 1952.

The Editor, The Suttonian.

Sir,—May I crave the hospitality of a few lines in your columns on behalf of the Conjuring Club, who wish to convey their thanks to all who, on Speech Day, enabled them to achieve their target (and more !) of a chair for the Old Almshouses.

The surplus has been given to the Old Almshouses Fund, for interior decoration, etc.

Yours faithfully, M. ST. J.

CANDY.